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Josh Tresnan-Reighard had 13 carries for 116 yards and three touchdowns as the Delta Panthers emphatically laid claim to the Iron Kettle trophy with a 57-0 victory over the Bulldogs in Swanton. The Panthers scored early and often, roaring out to a 49-0 halftime advantage and amassed over 400 yards in total offense for the game. Jerrimiah Wolford added two touchdowns in the Panther win. The Delta defense held Swanton to just 46 yards of total offense.

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Delta resident Beth Thomas, representing Healthy Choices Caring Community (HC3), addressed the Delta Village Council on her concerns with the potential legalization of recreational marijuana in the State of Ohio and the possibility of a medical marijuana dispensary operating within the Village limits. 

Ms. Thomas, who is also an employee of the Fulton County Health Department (FCHD), focused her concerns mainly on marijuana use by the youth of the community (18 and under).  She cited results of a 2018 FCHD study which showed 20% of sixth to eight graders and 31% of high schoolers considered marijuana to be “readily available”.  Marijuana, she said, is considered to be a “gateway” drug by law enforcement and has negative long-term effects on young people with their decision making, reward seeking, impulse control, learning impairment, memory impairment and school performance.

“Delta is the only community in Fulton County that I’m aware of that does not have an ordinance against the use of medicinal marijuana or recreational marijuana,” said Ms. Thomas.  She voiced other concerns including pending legislation in Ohio to “double” the number of dispensaries for medical marijuana and potential federal legislation allowing both medical and recreational marijuana.

Ms. Thomas encouraged the Council to have the “conversation” about the issue she brought forward and said she would be willing to help in any way.

In legislation, the first Reading of Resolution #21-16, providing for the establishment of a new fund consistent with the requirements of ORC 5705.09 (F) was approved.  The new fund will be titled “Grant Construction Fund” and will allow to apply for available state funds to make a water connection with Fulton County.

Also passing was the First Reading of Resolution #21-17, declaring it necessary to levy a tax in excess of the ten-mill legislation.  This tax revenue will be used for the Delta Police Department.

Resolution #21-18, authorizing the Village Administrator to execute necessary documents and agreements to facilitate the purchase of vacant property located at 200 Main Street in Delta was approved.  It is understood the purchase price of this parcel shall be $40,000, comprised of the following payment:  $20,000 cash and documentation accepting a #20,000 charitable donation from the seller.

Council approved the date of October 31, 2021 and the time of 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM for Trick or Treat Night.  Trunk or Treat at Library will also be held.

The next meeting will be held on October 4, 2021 at 5:30 PM in Memorial Hall.

Pictured:  Beth Thomas addresses Delta Village Council

The Swanton Bulldogs and the Wauseon Indians finished 1-2 in the Division II Boys Sectional Golf Tournament held today at Heather Downs Country Club in Toledo.  Swanton, led by Garret Swank’s runner-up medalist round of 80, won the Sectional Tournament with a score of 353.  Wauseon, led by Sectional Medalist Andy Scherer’s low round of 76, finished second with a score of 364.

Other Swanton scores:  Mazin Rukieh (87), Sam Betz (91), Lucas Bloom (95) and Ryan O’Shea (97). 

Other Wauseon scores:  Jackson Gleckler (85), Mykale Schneider (99), Zach Puehler (104), Riley Morr (105).

Both schools now advance to the Division II Boys District Tournament to be held at Catawba Island Golf Club in Port Clinton on October 7, 2021 starting at 10:00 AM.  Also advancing from the Heather Downs sectional were the Lake Flyers who shot a 370.

Joining Swanton and Wauseon in the District Tournament will be fellow NWOAL school and 2021 NWOAL Golf Champion the Bryan Golden Bears who won their Sectional Tournament at Moose Landing Country Club in Ottawa.

Pictured:  2021 Sectional Champion Swanton Bulldogs (Photo courtesy of Swank Photography)

After a one-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Swanton Fine Art Exhibit and Sale (FAES), presented by the Swanton Chamber of Commerce, has returned. Widely regarded as one of the best juried art exhibits in Northwest Ohio, the Swanton FAES has received critical acclaim for the quality of the art, the variety of the categories, the number of pieces displayed, the cash prizes awarded and the venue, the luxurious banquet room at Valleywood Golf Club on Airport Highway.

Now in its seventh year, this exhibit features 154 pieces of artwork by 58 artists from 20 different communities competing in six separate categories, Acrylics, Oils, Water Colors, Drawings, Photography and Mixed Media.

The artwork will be adjudicated by a panel of highly knowledgeable, experienced, talented and well-respected judges.  They include Head Judge Timothy Van Beke, Associate Professor of Art and Program Coordinator at Siena Heights University, Judge Alison Prielipp, an artist and entrepreneur who holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Eastern Michigan University and Judge Mad Mohre, an artist/designer who is also an Associate Professor at Siena Heights University.

The Swanton FAES was founded in 2014 with a five-fold purpose in mind. 

Develop and promote achievements of artistic talent in the Swanton area and beyond.

Encourage greater visibility and interaction between schools and institutions of higher learning through the awarding of scholarships to our youth.

Enrich the cultural life of our community and its larger community through our open juried fine art exhibit.

Serve as a liaison with the private sector in support of our annual exhibit and build strong relationships among Swanton Chamber members, individuals, corporations, businesses and foundations.

Strengthen and promote visual literary skills with opportunities for get-togethers and sharing of expertise with local and regional innovators and art experts to increase fluency in the language of images.

The exhibit will be open to the public on Saturday, October 9^th from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM and on Sunday, October 10^th from Noon to 5:00 PM.  ADMISSION IS FREE.

Pictured:  Art Exhibit Venue, Valleywood Golf Club on Airport Highway

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Recently, the Village of Swanton received reports from neighbors regarding what appeared to be a rotting tree on private property at 109 Parkside with concerns that it posed a hazardous situation.  The neighbors said they had tried to resolve the problem with the residents but were unsuccessful.  Members of the Swanton Tree Commission were sent to inspect the tree and recommended it be removed.

Attempts to contact the occupants at 109 Parkside by Village Administrator Rosanna Hoelzle were also unsuccessful which then required Ms. Hoelzle to ask Village Council for authorization to send a letter informing the occupants of their responsibility per Ordinance 2009-24.  The Ordinance states, in part, “It shall be the duty of any person owning or occupying property bordering on a right of way upon which property there are any trees or shrubs which are designated by the Tree Commission as dead, dying, diseased or hazardous or deemed a menace to the public health, safety and welfare of the people of Swanton, to remove or cause to be removed said tree(s) and/or shrub(s).”

The Ordinance also states that failure to comply with the order grants the Village the right to take steps to remove the hazard and assess the owner/occupant double the amount charged for the work.  The tree in question is deemed too tall to be removed by Village-owned equipment and will require the services of an outside contractor.

The Village has announced the following proposed tree planting locations.  They are 219 Clark (Resident Request), 222 Woodland, 228 Woodland, 210 Larch (Resident Request), 110 Peachtree, 110 Redbud.

Since 2001, the Village has had 10-year agreements with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife regarding fishing at the Swanton Reservoir.  The Village sets all regulations as controlling authority on boats, hours of operation, etc. and the ODNR manages the fishery in the reservoir such as annual rainbow trout drop.  The current agreement expires on December 9, 2021.  Council voted to renew the 10-year agreement.

In personnel news, two full-time Swanton Police Department officers submitted their resignation and requested to be moved to part-time status.  John Trejo resigned effective September 18, 2021 and Ed Marckel resigned effective September 26, 2021.

A Third and Final Reading of Resolution 2021-XX, authorizing the Village Administrator to submit an application to participate in the Ohio Department of Development (ODOD) Water and Wastewater Infrastructure Grant Program and to enter into any agreements as required was approved.

Also approved was Emergency Resolution 2021-XX, authorizing the submission and support of an application to the Gametime Playground Grant Program for the replacement of playground equipment.

The next meeting is September 27, 2021 at 7:00 PM in the Swanton Municipal Office Building at 219 Chestnut Street.