Western Reserve Local School District 3765 U.S. Rt. 20, Collins, Ohio 44826 Volume 23, Issue 3 October 5, 2015

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The main role of the local PTA is to build strong working relationships among parents, teachers and schools, in support of students. This can include recruiting and coordinating volunteers, providing special recognition in awards ceremonies or through other activities, planning teacher appreciation activities and much more.

The Western Reserve Elementary Parent Teacher Association works year-round to plan fun events for our students and raise funds to support our school. In the past our group has used money raised to fund things such as field trips, COSI and Celebrate the Arts programs, AR trophies, drug awareness ribbons, treats for field day, movie licensing for the school and free movie nights, t-shirts for 6th graders, classroom resources and supplies, agendas for grades 3 - 6 and much more. A detailed budget, that is voted on and approved by members, is available for review at every PTA meeting. PTA meetings take place the second Wednesday of the month at 6:30 pm in the elementary library. Membership is only $5 and forms are available in the elementary office and at the meetings. Membership is open to parents, grandparents, community members, businesses etc.

Additionally - our volunteers work hard to host events such as the Scholastic book fairs, where all proceeds are returned to our school in the form of new books,

The PTA - Good for students. Good for parents. Good for teachers.

Good for our school!

Santa’s Secret Shop, Stuff the Bus, and movie nights. While it takes a great deal of work to host these events, the enjoyment that the children get makes it worthwhile. In order for a PTA to be successful and continue to offer the the same support and programming or offer new, it needs both financial support and volunteers. Our group is in need of people to come forward to help chair events, serve on committees or even just give a few hours to help out. Many hands make light work.

The PTA has a few upcoming events that we hope to see you at. If you would be willing to volunteer please contact one of the officers, come to a meeting, join the Facebook group (Western Reserve Elementary PTA) or email us at wrepta@western-reserve.org.

• Come shop at the Fall Scholastic Book Fair, Nov 4-5, 2015 *This is a great way to reward your child for their hard work and support the school at the same time.

• Teacher Appreciation Luncheon, Nov. 5, 2015

• Shop with us at the Fall Craft Show PTA Booth - Nov. 7, 2015

• Secret Santa Shop, Week of December 7, 2015

*If you love Christmas, we really need one or two people willing to form a committee to help organize and plan this event!

by Laura Pierson – MSHS Guidance Counselor

The best part of the school year is the beginning, the excitement, the newness, the happy faces. We have started the year off strong in the guidance office!

SENIORS: Have received a copy of their transcript or CCP students have received an email with necessary graduation requirements. Credit checks are completed every year but errors can happen; please review it with your child to double check all credits. A senior parent meeting was held on Sept 16th with important information for the progression of the school year. Please call or email if you would like a copy of this information if you missed the meeting.

JUNIORS & SOPHOMORES: The PSAT/NMSQT will be held on Wednesday, October 14th in the MS/HS Library. There are a limited number of tests and sign up is first come first served, so please pay attention to the announcements for sign-ups. Also, please remember to work hard in your course work as every class counts towards your GPA and class rank. Most juniors and sophomores are considering their college and career paths

Greetings from Guidance

at this time. Will you remain at Western for all four years? Will you attend CCP courses at BGSU or LCCC? Will you attend our partner vocational school, Ehove, to further your career before graduation? There are many questions that begin to start the process. If you need more information please know I am here to assist in the decision making!

FRESHMEN: Welcome to HIGH SCHOOL! Every class you now takes counts toward your high school GPA. There are no give backs or redos: if you should fail a class, the “F” remains in your GPA even if you retake the course for passing credit. You should work hard in the classes you are taking throughout your four years here at the high school and don’t hesitate to come see me with any questions! I will be in front of you often to remind you of your graduation requirements and possible educational options over the course of the next four years!

MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS: Middle school students have the biggest adjustment in the building. From understanding how to use a locker combination, to rotating classes with only three minutes time, to making new friends, joining

extracurricular activities and clubs, study habits and increased homework - all these can be a difficult transition. I have visited all the 7th graders at this time explained how I can assist them while they are students here at Western. Eighth grade students will be exploring careers as well as visiting our vocational school, Ehove in the next few weeks. Please keep close tabs on your middle school student as they adjust to the new environment and changes and keep us posted if there is anything we can help your student with!

NEW STUDENTS: I have tried to put myself in front of all the new students in our building. I have also attempted to hook them up with students of like interest, get them a seat at lunch with other students of their grade level and connect them with resources. If your new student should need more attention and help adjusting to our Western Reserve culture please make sure I am made aware, we strive to help our new students acclimate as best as possible.

It has been awesome to see the hallways filled again with laughter, back to back school supplies and our students’ smiling faces! Please don’t hesitate to call or email with any questions!

The Western Reserve Annual Homecoming Assembly was held Friday, September 25th at the end of the school day. Court members were escorted into the gym as the marching band played. The weekend began with the traditional pomp and circumstance that has always ac-companied Homecoming Weekend.

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Kimberli Sheldon

Ann Todd

James Wiles

Western ReserveBoard of Education

3765 US Route 20Collins, OH 44826

(419) 660-8508www.western-reserve.org

Board Members andContact Information

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Mrs. Jamie White: 4744 Gibbs Road, Norwalk, OH 44857. (419) 660-9856.jwhite@western-reserve.org

Mrs. Louise Jackson: 5923 Lincoln Road, Wakeman, OH 44889. (440) 839-2784.ljackson@western-reserve.org

Mr. Michael Canfield – 4647 Nash Road, Wakeman, OH 44889. (440) 839-1430.mcanfield@western-reserve.org

Mr. Kris Green – 5004 West River Road, Wakeman, OH 44889. (419) 541-0993.kgreen@western-reserve.org

Dr. Scott Ommert: 2820 St. Johns Road, Wakeman, OH 44889. (440) 839-5152. sommert@western-reserve.org

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2015.

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Tucker’s TalesFootball season is in full

swing….and that means the weather is about to change. Fall is upon us. Now is the time to think about getting ready for any animals that might be living outside. Get the doghouse ready for the cold weather. Make sure there is a windbreak on the door or at least a door flap. The best doghouses I have found are the ones that have a wall inside to block the cold wind. It is also important to include some insulation on the inside walls or place bales of straw on the outside all around the house. Straw is also the best bedding. If you use blankets or old clothes, they only retain moisture and cause

your animal to be even colder and possibly freeze to death. You can contact any local farmer to find a source for straw. Place three bales around the house and another one for the warmth inside. Remember my saying, “Right dog, wrong person.”

Lacie Wiley was nominated as Kindergarten Student of the Month. Her teacher, Miss Gastier, says Lacie is a very hard-worker. She is also nice to everyone and follows the classroom rules. Miss Gastier says Lacie is a wonderful example for her classmates!

Brooke Jones is the 1st grade student of the month. Miss Ritz states that Brooke is always willing to volunteer, and she always follows the classroom rules. Her teacher also says that Brooke shows kindness to others. Great job, Brooke!

Ameris Vanderpool is the 2nd grade student of the month, nominated by Mrs. Eddington. Her teacher says that Ameris always tries her best and is a

September Students of the Month

great friend to her classmates. Ameris is always willing to give a helping hand to those who need it. Congratulations, Ameris!

Hazel Green is the 3rd grade student of the month. Mrs. Wetzel states that Hazel is a very sweet and hard-working young lady. She always tries her best and also likes to help others. Great job demonstrating good character, Hazel!

Eman Elkammaty has been named the 4th grade student of the month. Her teacher, Mr. Bray says that Eman is a very trustworthy and reliable student. She is attentive in class and volunteers often. Mr. Bray says Eman is off to a phenomenal start this year. Outstanding work,

Eman!Garon Martz is the 5th grade

student of the month. Mrs. Tooman says that Garon is a kind and conscientious student. He consistently demonstrates the six pillars of character: trustworthiness, responsibility, caring, respect, fairness, and good citizenship. Thanks for setting a good example for others, Garon!

Baylee Ruppert is the 6th grade student of the month. Her teacher, Mr. McDonald says that Baylee has proven herself to be a very responsible sixth grader from the beginning of the year. He appreciates that she has been very helpful in getting the year started smoothly. Thanks for being a good role model, Baylee!

Western Reserve Elemen-tary September Students of the Month. In front: Brooke Jones, Lacie Wiley and Ha-zel Green. In back: Eman Elkammaty, Baylee Ruppert and Garon Martz. (absent: Ameris Vanderpool).

by Millie Dalton- FFA ReporterOver the past few months,

the Western Reserve FFA Chapter has been very busy. To start the summer off, in July, we welcomed a new Agricultural Education Teacher and FFA Advisor, Mr. Mark Starkey. Mr. Starkey comes to Western Reserve with 15 years of Agricultural Education experience. Also, in July, eight Western Reserve FFA members attended FFA Camp at Muskingum in Carrollton, Ohio. The members who attended camp included Brooklyn Hiesser (10th), Savannah Hiesser (graduate), Micayla Fincham (11th), Travis Fincham (graduate), Millie Dalton (10th), Boen Dalton (12th), Aleigha Thomas (10th), and Kila Osterland (graduate).

The month of August was filled with FFA Officer Planning meetings, the Huron County Fair, and the start of the school year. At the Huron County

Western Reserve FFA Fall News

Fair, Western Reserve FFA had members showing both animals and still exhibits. These members included Boen Dalton, Kalie Kidd, Elliot Courtney, Austin Yaworsky, Jenna King, Jacy Riley, Micayla Fincham, Travis Fincham, Millie Dalton, and Kaitlyn Spettle. One of our members, Kelsie Sayler, showed her animals at the Erie County Fair. Elliot Courtney won “Best of Show” out of all of the FFA projects with his large gun storage chest with two drawers. Millie Dalton also placed 1st in the intermediate goat skillathon and Grand Champion with her Senior Meat Doe Rabbit project.

As the new school year starts, Western Reserve FFA looks forward to several activities. On September 27th and 28th, first year FFA members had the opportunity to attend a special Greenhand Camp held at Camp Conger. Also, the soils teams are prepped for competition on September 29th, and October 6th. As always, the chapter will be conducting its annual Fruit and Cheese Sale, which kicks off on October 15th. Finally, at the end of October, Western Reserve FFA will be sending members to National FFA Convention held in Louisville, Kentucky. We look forward to a great year and all of these events.

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You may wonder why you see our fire trucks responding to calls other than a fire or motor vehicle accident (MVA). In the beginning of 2014, Wakeman Fire Department became a licensed as an EMS First Responding Service, which enables us to respond along with the local ambulance services on medical emergencies.

Our firefighters will respond and assist with patient care now on a variety of medical calls such as a cardiac arrest, unresponsive patients, someone who is having difficulty breathing, etc. We are still going to continue to respond to help with lifting and carrying a person out of a residence.

We currently have two paramedics, five Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s) and 12 Emergency Medical Responders (EMR’s) on our department. Our district has 31 volunteer members on our department, that makes roughly 2/3rds of our department is medically trained!

We are also currently sending two more of our firefighters to EMT School so they can be trained for the event of a medical emergency. Why is being medically trained so important? Our EMS personnel are trained to respond to a call and can provide Emergency Medical Care, until an ambulance arrives to transport the patient to the hospital. We are also responding if the ambulance is unavailable because they are on another call or perhaps on the way back from transporting a patient to a hospital.

Responders will also provide patient care to those involved in car accidents when there are critical injuries or multiple patients, or in a space that the ambulance crews cannot access

Here’s What’s Happening at Wakeman Fire Department

until the patient is able to be moved to a safer location.

Our fire district is partnered with Mercy Hospitals. The hospital provides some of the medications that we can administer in an emergency event. We also have access to a doctor, so when we are on calls and need more patient care orders, the doctor is just a phone call away!

In 2014 our department had 91 calls and 42 of those were medical. So far in 2015 we have had 79 calls of which were medical. This is an almost a 50% increase in calls compared to our yearly totals in 2013.

Our firefighters at the Wakeman Fire District strive to give the absolute best to our community. We are some of the best trained firefighters and EMS First Responders.

We will soon be offering CPR Classes to residents in our community! Stay tuned for this exciting announcement.

We would like to take the time to share with you where your tax dollars are going. Be proud of what you made possible!

Also, a special “Thank You” to the Wakeman Aerie Red Caps Charity Board for your donations to help the EMS Program and CPR Program get started!

Sunday, October 25th, we will be having our annual open house from 1:30 to 3:30 which is prior to the Wakeman Village’s Trick-or-Treat. Stop by and see our trucks, our station, our equipment, and talk to our department members. We will have cider and donuts.

On Saturday, November 14th starting at 7:00 PM, we have our annual feather party. A feather party is basically a raffle. The firefighters sell tickets for 50 cents or a dollar a chance and you win hams, turkeys, bacon, roasts, lottery tickets, and money. There will also be games for the kids. We will have soup, sandwiches, snacks and pop. If you have never been to one, come see what it’s all about. We always have a good time and are thankful for all the supporters who attend.

by Brooke BuckhannonIn recent years domestic

violence has become a bigger epidemic in the United States. Domestic violence is any violent or aggressive action or behavior within the home and it usually involves the abuse of a significant other. Domestic abuse cases are found typically more towards women, although it can happen to anybody, including children. Many cases, however, are ignored and denied.

There are two different types of domestic violence, these include psychological and physical abuse. Psychological abuse, also known as emotional abuse or mental abuse, can affect your thoughts and feelings. Many signs of psychological abuse are name calling, yelling, insulting, threatening, imitating, swearing, ignoring, isolating the person, and/or excluding

Domestic Violence Awareness Month

them from meaningful events or activities. People who are being psychologically abused may have very low self esteem (even if they used to be very confident), show major personality changes, as well as seem suicidal.

The second type of abuse, physical abuse, involves contact towards another person with the intent to cause pain, injury, or bodily harm. A few sign of someone who may be physically abused are bruises, burns or scalds, bite marks, fractures/broken bones, and scarring. The victims of physical abuse may seem to be withdrawn from social society, depressed, absent from school/work, have changes in their eating habits, or display signs of self-harm.

Some warning signs that you might be in a abusive relationship include feeling afraid of your partner, avoiding certain topics out of fear it might anger your partner, having a partner who has unpredictable behavior, having a partner will humiliate you in front of others, fearing your partner will blame you for their temper, being isolated from your friends

and family, and constantly being checked up on by your partner.

When asking your friends/ family about possible abusive relationships there are some DO’s and DON’Ts.

• Some Do’s!• DO as if something is wrong• DO express concern• DO listen and validate• DO offer help• DO support his or her

decisions

• The Don’ts• DON’T wait for him or her to

come to you• DON’T judge or blame• DON’T pressure him or her• DON’T give advice• DON’T place conditions on

your support. For help or to help someone

you may know you can call:loveisrespect 1-866-331-

9474 (24/7)Domestic Violence Hotline

1-800-787-SAFE (7233) (24/7) OR TTY 1-800-787-3224

Several ‘After Hours’ alumni joined current members to be part of the Homecoming 2015 festivities. The group performed songs together on the float as well as The National Anthem. On the float are: Brittany Mills (‘13), Kirk Harrison, Jasmine Edwards, Maggie Brinton, Marissa Scott (‘13), Krista King (‘14), Alyssa Good, Nick Church, Adam Zuk (‘13), Shane Martz (‘14), Ben Anderson (‘13 ), Bryce Absher, and Jacob Martz. The a capella choir is directed by Kimberly Harrison. Photo submitted by Shannon Damron.

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by Barney YaussyCarpenter bees build nests

in wood, creating galleries that can weaken structures; however, they rarely cause severe damage. People may be frightened by carpenter bees because of their large size, their similarity to bumblebees, and their annoying noise.• Identification

Most carpenter bees, are large and robust insects resembling bumble bees. They are usually about 1 inch long and colored a metallic blue-black with green or purple reflections. They differ from bumble bees in that their abdomen is shiny with fringes of hairs on some segments. Male of species are lighter colored, ranging into golden or buff hues.• Life Cycle

Female carpenter bees bore into sound wood or sometimes into decaying wood to make nests.Nest usually consist of tunnels ½ inch in diameter and 6 to 10 inches deep that are partitioned into several chambers, each containing an egg and a supply of food (pollen). Carpenter bees may use old tunnels for their nests, which they sometimes enlarge; several bees may use a common entry hole connecting to different tunnels. Over a period of time, tunnels may extend as far as 10 feet into wood timbers. Tunnels are vacated after the brood’s larval and pupal stages complete their development. Development from egg to adult may take 3 months. Carpenter bees overwinter as adults, often in old tunnels, and there is only one

Carpenter Bees

generation a year.• Damage

Carpenter bees cause damage to wooden structures by boring into timbers and siding to prepare nests. The nests weaken structural wood and leave unsightly holes and stains on building surfaces. Sound, undecaying wood without paint or bark is usually selected for nests. Carpenter bees also frequently attack dead wood on trees or lumber from southern yellow pine, white pine and, California redwood, cedar, Douglas fir, cypress, mimosa mulberry, ash and pecan trees. They avoid most harder woods. The presence of carpenter bees around buildings and wooden structures can be annoying or even frightening; however, males cannot sting and females rarely attack.• Management

Prevention is the main approach to managing carpenter bees. If possible, susceptible exterior parts of a building should be constructed out of hardwoods not normally attacked by bees for nests. On all buildings, fill depressions and cracks in wood surfaces so they are less attractive. Paint or varnish exposed surfaces regularly to reduce weathering. Fill unoccupied holes with steel wool and caulk to prevent their reuse. Wait until after bees emerged before filling the tunnels. Once filled, paint or varnish the repaired surfaces. Carpenter bees are generally considered beneficial insects because they help pollinate various crop and non-crop plants. Under most conditions they can be successfully controlled using the preventive measures described above.

For more information check this website: www.nps.gov/nero/ipm/structural.htm

by Luke BuckFor most of us, when we think

Halloween, we think of candy and jack o’ lanterns, and scary movies. When we think Halloween, we think of childhood memories of trick-or-treating, or throwing a sheet over ourselves; pretending to be a ghost. However, in ancient times, Halloween took on a much more spiritual significance.

Ancient OriginsHalloween originated

somewhere around 2,000 years ago, and was originally recognized by the Celts as the festival of Samhain (sow-in), and was celebrated on November 1st. Samhain marked the beginning of winter, which was widely associated with human death, and also represented the beginning of the Celtic New Year. Celts also believed that on New Year’s Eve, the ghosts of the dead returned to earth to damage crops, and wreak all sorts of havoc on the living. The Celtic people also believed that Druids, or Celtic priests, could make better predictions about the future when the spirits were present.

American HalloweenAlthough the New England

colonies held strong Protestant beliefs which kept them from celebrating Halloween, different European groups and American Indian beliefs came together in the southern colonies to give America a version of Halloween that was all its own. Parties originally were held to celebrate the harvest. At these parties, people would tell each other’s fortunes, just as the ancient Celtic people did. People also told ghost stories, which are still very common today. These parties were fairly commonplace by mid 1800s, but Halloween had not spread to the entire country

History of Halloweenyet. It wasn’t until the late 1800s that Halloween was known all over the country as a “fun” Holiday for children.

Trick or Treat OriginsThe popular tradition of

trick-or -treating, while it may seem simple, it has a long history and is really an accumulation of different traditions from long ago.

In the days of the festival of Samhain, people would dress in animal skins to drive away evil spirits. They also would set out food as offerings to make spirits less hostile. Over time, these traditions turned into people dressing up as evil spirits in return for treats such as food.

In other Samhain celebrations, poor people would go from door to door asking for “soul cakes,” which are small, round pastries, and in return, the poor would pray for the dead relatives of those who gave them “soul cakes.”

In Ireland, there was a tradition known as “guising,” in which children would dress up to go house to house and receive treats such as coins, fruit, and nuts. However, instead of promising to pray, they would perform some sort of small act, or “trick” in return for treats. Hence the phrase, “trick-or-treat.”

Yet another possible inspiration for Halloween is “Guy Fawkes Night” which was in Britain. On this night, children wear masks and go around asking for “a penny for the Guy.” This night is celebrated on the anniversary of the execution of famous British traitor, Guy Fawkes, who was involved in plots to remove King James I from power.

So, this Halloween, while you are enjoying a candy apple or a pumpkin spice something-or-other, make sure to think of the ancient people who started Halloween.

by Bryce AbsherA legend has passed on from

this world of ours.Wesley Earl ‘Wes’ Craven

passed away recently. On August 30th, this prodigious man died of brain cancer at the age of 76. Many do not know who Craven is, but undoubtedly, they have seen his works. As a film director/writer/editor, he made such notable works as A Nightmare on Elm Street, The Hills Have Eyes, and Scream. One can only imagine how many collective hours he spent dedicating himself to the entertainment of his viewers.

The style of his movies and the psychology involved were of undeniably astounding proportions. A Nightmare on Elm Street dealt with people who suffered the consequences of their dreams in real life. This film gave people hours of horror, confusion, and overall enthrallment. Want to know how long it took for Wes to design the original script and scores? Seven days. Only one week! Whatever the original script didn’t provide well enough was improvised by Wes and various actors during filming. During the filming of one of his many other feature films, Scream, Craven

Wes CravenAugust 2, 1939 - August 30, 2015

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by Morgan BoswellThe Lady Rider Varsity

Volleyball team came out with a bang earlier this season. September was a successful month for the Lady Riders. They played nine games so far, with a record standing at 7-2. The Riders have played five non-conference matches against Gailon, Lexington, South Central, Margaretta, and Lakota and four conference matches against Monroeville, New London, Mapleton, and Plymouth.

All of the non-conference games the team has played so far have been very tough and competitive. On Saturday, September 5th, the Riders took on Margaretta and Lakota in a non-conference tri-match. Western took on Lakota first, taking the first two matches 25-11 and 25-12. The Riders played Margaretta last, going three games with them. It was a tough fight for both teams, but the lady riders came out on top. The scores of the three matches were 25-21, 21-25, and 25-22.

September 12th was a big day for the Lady Riders as they traveled to Shelby High School

Varsity Volleyball

for an invitational tournament. All three matches were non-conference and all teams attending played best of three games. The Riders played three games, against Lexington, Galion, and South Central. Western started out slow with a loss to Lexington in two matches, with scores of 25-12 and 25-14. Next, the team played Galion in a competitive match, with Western coming out on top 26-24 and 26-24. In the final match of the day Western took on South Central. Both teams have a history of playing each other and knew it would be a hard fight for the win. Western Reserve defeated South Central in three matches with ending scores of 25-22, 21-25, and 25-19.

“This is the first time in my five years we have beat Galion. It’s also a first time that we have started out our season at 7-2. For a young team, these girls have grown and matured greatly,” said varsity coach, Lisa Muenz.

On September 1st, the Lady Riders held a breast cancer awareness game against New London. All money went to a good cause for cancer research and the

Sophomores Morgan Bo-swell and Brooke Ommert displayed great blocking form at the net and a strong defensive front as they took on New London. The black and pink jerseys the Lady Riders wore on September 1st was in support of the Cancer Awareness Society.

girls had a blast at the game. Five baskets were raffled off to fans to have some fun and raise money for cancer awareness. The freshmen basket was themed to fit the fall setting, the sophomore basket was an Ohio State Buckeye theme, the junior basket was themed to be a night around the campfire, and the senior basket was a day at the spa. The coaches also participated and created a coaches basket that was themed to the wild. The Riders took the victory, winning 25-16, 25-18, and 25-13.

The team also continued to succeed as they played Mapleton and Plymouth in conference matches. Western capped off the night with the win over Mapleton with ending scores of 25-7, 25-8, and 25-7. The Lady Riders also took the win against Plymouth, winning 25-8, 25-7, and 25-4.

“The season has been so much fun and I can’t wait to continue to win games with my best friends,” said senior, Brooke Buckhannon. Please come out and support the Lady Rider Volleyball Team as they begin to merge into the last half of the season. Let’s go Riders!

The Lady Rider Volleyball Team held their first annual “Volley for the Cure” game on September 1st. The Lady Riders partnered with the New London Wildcats to raise money for the Cancer Awareness Society. During the game the Lady Riders and the Lady Wildcats organized a Chinese Raffle, a 50/50 drawing, and a Serve to a Pizza competition. If you were at the game you might have been lucky enough to participate in the fun family atmosphere. “What a great way to support an organization such as The Cancer Awareness Society and bring our communities together. We would like to thank the community for all those who donated items and assisted in any other manner. Your help is greatly appreciated,” coach Lisa Muenz said.

Lady Riders Rally for a Cure

Congratulations to Trevor Tucker and Brendan Oswald who both placed at the Tiffin Carnival in September. Trevor had a successful run, placing 8th. Brendan had a record run, placing 1st out of the 170 runners at the meet. Nice job boys! We’re anxious to see what the rest of the season has in store for you.

The Western Reserve Junior High Cross Country Team proudly displayed their second place plaque from the Black River Invite 18 team meet. Pictured from left to right are Front row: Ashlyn Barnhart, Chelsey Shawver. Back row: Larissa Burras, Lydia Alliman, Julia Church, Kenna Woodruff, Oilvia Forman, and Hannah Cooley

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On Friday, September 25th Coach Mike Stoll earned his 100th career win during the Riders Homecoming football game against Crestview. The win was an emotional moment for the the team and Coach Stoll to share as he was raised up on their shoulders to celebrate.

Western’s linemen face off against the Crestview Cougars during the September 25th Homecoming football game. The Rider’s were victorious with a final score of 27-23.

by Kristen Stahl September has been a

successful month for the Western Middle School Cross Country team. On the 12th they traveled to the 49th annual Tiffin Carnival September Cross Country meet. The Tiffin meet is the second largest in the country and two miles long.

Coach Underwood said that cross country did well that day.

Middle School Runners Make Great StridesThe boys team had some good finishes by Cobey Kormer, and Eli Webb. In the same breadth, the Lady Rider runners had some promising finishes by McKenna Woodruff, Chelsey Shawver and Ashlyn Barnhart. Coach Underwood remarked that “both teams finished well, but were missing key runners. Both teams should challenge for conference. If they stay healthy and we get

some runners back from injury.” The middle school team still

has some exciting meets on the horizon this month. Hopefully you stopped by as Western hosted the John Speer Invite this past weekend and we will look to see you supporting our team October 17th as we race towards the finish line at the Firelands Conference meet on our home course.

by Colton Puder The Cleveland Cavaliers plan

on bringing home a championship this year, despite last year’s loss to the Golden State Warriors in the finals. Last year in the finals, the Cavaliers won two games to Golden State’s four. Lebron James, Cleveland’s all-star has high expectations for the 2016 season. Last season, he averaged 25.3 points per game, 6 rebounds per game and 7.4 assists per game.

Another key factor to the Cavs in the 2016 season is Matthew Dellavedova. Matthew Dellavedova had some astonishing games last year in the playoffs that surprised everyone. In the playoffs, Dellavedova averaged 4.8 points per game, 1.9 rebounds per game, and 3 assists per game.

The returning players consist of Matthew Dellavedova, Kyrie

Cavs PreviewIrving, Lebron James, James Jones, Kevin Love, Timofey Mozgov, Iman Shumpert, J.R. Smith, Tristan Thompson, and Anderson Varejao. One player that is returning back to the Cavaliers is Mo Williams. In 2010, Williams left the Cavaliers to try his luck with the Clippers, Jazz, Trailblazers, Timberwolves, and Hornets before returning to Cleveland. He averages 13.4 points per game, 5 assists per game, and 3 rebounds per game. He is going to be a big contribution to the team.

The Cleveland Cavaliers lineup is going to be very strong this upcoming season. It will consist of Kyrie Irving, J.R. Smith, LeBron James, Kevin Love and Timofey Mozgov. Their first game is October 27th in Chicago where they will be facing the Bulls. The Cavaliers biggest threat this upcoming season will be the Golden State Warriors. From the Warriors, Steph Curry, the 2014-2015 most valuable player looks to try to beat Cleveland again this year, but Cleveland has a very good chance of winning it all in the 2015-2016 season. Go Cavs!

Sophomore Joleen Muenz makes a pass to start the Lady Rider offense, while teammates Morgan White and Leah Burke call the ball. The varsity and JV teams were win-ners over the hosting New London Wildcats. Photo by Kory Tubbs.

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Community News

by Kerri LoneEvery year since 1985,

October has been designated National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. This has been created by the American Cancer Society and pharmaceutical division of Imperial Chemical Industries.Their main goal was to increase awareness and raise money for breast cancer research. Overall, they emphasize the importance of early detection of breast cancer. The increase in awareness has led to higher survival rates over the past 20 years.

Most people can easily associate the pink ribbon with breast cancer awareness. The concept was first introduced by the Susan G Komen foundation when they passed out small pink ribbons to breast cancer survivors participating in the New York Race for the Cure event. However, the symbol didn’t become recognizable until 1992 when Evelyn Lauder of Estee Lauder cosmetics had it displayed on all of her cosmetic counters across the country. Her displays sparked awareness to breast cancer throughout the world.

Famous landmarks all over the world such as the Eiffel Tower and Niagara Falls illuminate the sky with pink in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Additionally, organizations are using the power of pink to address the importance of supporting women fighting breast cancer. Since 2009, the National Football

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League has joined the cause. Throughout October, players and coaches wear pink gloves, shoes, and use towels on the field to show their support. Their pink merchandise is then auctioned off and donated. Special pink teamwear is sold to generate money as well. The NFL has raised over 3 million dollars for breast cancer with their yearly contributions. Incorporating pink into high school athletics began trending within the last ten years also. Although contributions may be smaller, rallying for the cause at any level is significant.

In 2015, it is estimated that there will be approximately 200,000 cases of invasive cancer in the United States. Other than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among women. This cancer can be found in men but the probability is much lower than for women. Therefore, at some point in our lives we will all be affected whether directly or indirectly. The risk of breast cancer is very low for any women under 20 but progressively increases with age. It is recommended that women in their 20’s and 30’s should have a clinical breast exam (CBE) by a professional every three years. Starting at age 40 women should have a CBE by a professional every year along with a mammogram. Additionally, it is suggested to do a self breast exam monthly. However, protocol may be different from person to person so it’s important to see your physician annually to see what is right for you. Once again, early detection and knowing your risk factors is crucial.

Whether you make a donation or run a race, you are helping in the fight to save lives. So this October, wear your pink and do your part by educating yourself and others about breast cancer.

Christmas in the Village is coming up just around the corner the first weekend of December. It was a success last year even though it was put together within a six week period. The committee wants to plan an even better event and we’re looking for volunteers to start the planning now. In hopes to make it bigger and better, we’re looking to fix a few details and add some new dimensions to the day. Please feel free to share your ideas! For those interested in helping or hosting an event, please contact Trish at Wakeman Village Hall and your name will be added to our list of current volunteers. You will be notified

of any upcoming meetings and your ideas are encouraged.

This past summer the park was full of events; The Wakeman Farmer’s Market, weddings, concerts and more. Jamie Hilaman did one fantastic job scheduling and putting together the Wakeman Farmer’s Market. Please be sure to give her a call and thank her for her fine work much appreciated. Nice Job!

We’d like to extend a special thank you to The Huron County Master Gardeners and other volunteers for helping with the park projects. We have one park bench in place and another waiting. You will soon see concrete poured and more wonderful things happening at the park.

Welcome BREW POT CAFÉ. If you haven’t visited the café, please be sure to add it to your list of “must do” activities. They have a very special menu with great coffee! Any new business helps the community grow! Stop in for lunch.

by Breanna MurrayWith autumn in its early days

and the weather getting cooler, instead of jumping into the pool or tanning on the beach, most people enjoy staying warm inside the movie theatre accompanied by their friends and of course a popcorn and soda. So, if you’re searching for a thriller to put you on the edge of your seat, a horror to get you biting your nails, or a family movie to smile and laugh at, then this is the perfect list for you.

LegendIf you prefer a classic crime

thriller to watch, than Academy Award winner Brian Helgeland wrote and directed the perfect movie for you. Receiving a 73% on Rotten Tomatoes, Legend is a true story of the 1960’s telling the notorious events of identical twin brothers, Reggie and Ron Kray. The amazing performance of Tom Hardy and Emily Browning is exactly why it is worth your time to go and see Legend on Friday, October 2nd.

The MartianAlso on October 2nd, Matt

Damon portrays astronaut Mark Watney who is thought to be dead in a horrid storm on Mars in, The Martian. After stepping foot onto the soil of a foreign

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Participating in the New London Labor Day parade, Western Reserve’s a capella group, “After Hours” earned first place in the youth group division. During the parade, a variety of tunes were performed by Nickoli Church, Bryce Absher, Maggie Brinton, Kirk Harrison, Jasmine Edwards, Damian Damron, Haley Cornelison, and Alyssa Good. Graziano Electric purchased an inverter and batteries along with wiring a company van to give power for the singers to use during parades. The owner allows one of their employees, Shawn Neel (who is also Damian Damron’s uncle) the option to adjust work hours so he is able to pull the groups float at local events. Photo submitted by Shannon Damron.

Seniors Kyle Fitch and Amber Good were chosen by their peers as the 2015 Homecoming King and Queen. They were crowned during a school assembly by the 2014 King and Queen, Drew Jacob and Amanda Miller.

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Freshmen Hannah Grose, Kylee Foster, and Willia Hol-zmiller joined Mrs. Wilcox and Ms. Border at the annual United Fund breakfast in Norwalk on September 17th. The three young ladies will serve their school community as Stu-dent Ambassadors during the 2015-2016 school year.

On Wednesday, September 23rd the first graders at Western Reserve Elementary traveled to the Cleveland Zoo. The stu-dents enjoyed all the animal attractions, including the toy turtle they are pictured with here. From from front to back; Sam Koler, Lila Tweto, London Meeks and Trevor Bain-bridge.

planet, Mark Watney gets caught in a ridiculously fierce storm and is left behind by his colleagues. This movie is about the survival and ingenuity of the forgot-about astronaut.

The Last Witch HunterThe Last Witch Hunter is an

action sci-fi in which Vin Diesel plays a role as Kaulder, the last of his witch-slaying kind. In it he is destined to stop the witches, still hidden among our world, from unleashing the “Black Death” among us. But unknown to Kaulder, the Queen Witch has been resurrected and is waging war against him, threatening the survival of the human race.

Victor FrankensteinIn a dramatic thriller twist on

a legendary tale of a man-created monster, James McAvoy plays mad scientist Victor Frankenstein. As seen in all other Frankenstein films, the monster comes alive and rampages through the town, but don’t let it fool you, this new remake of an old story is an astounding one.

Alvin and the Chipmunks: The Road Chip

Dave and the Chipmunks go through a series of misunderstandings... again. When Dave wants to propose to his new girlfriend, the chipmunks live under the assumption that he is going to dump them. Little does Dave know, Alvin, Simon, and Theodore plan to sabotage his relationship and save themselves from an awful step-brother.

The Good DinosaurArlo the apatosaurus is a

dinosaur living in our generation. And he is not the only one, because in this world the dinosaurs were never extinct by way of asteroids. They live among us and Arlo makes an unlikely human friend with which he travels mysterious landscapes with and learns to conquer his fears.

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was injured on set, during a scene in which a killer was to be hit in the face with a phone. Craven was wearing a costume, and truly was hit. He truly submerged himself in the creation of his tales and in doing so, his passion for terror came alive on screen.

Undeniably, this man has had a huge impact on society through these films. The horror movie industry itself has been affected greatly. In Craven’s time, he managed to boot the horror genre to new heights, such as showing violence to an extent never seen on television before, to reinventing the ‘woman versus monster’ gimmick, by making the monster into Freddy Kreuger. One of his most notable effects was, arguably, his redefinition of nihilism. His characters took nihilism to a new level,

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Roughrider Halloween Book Recommendationsby Melissa Opria

Halloween is coming up and horror books are haunting the shelves and waiting to be read. Before you embark on the season’s greatest ghost stories, here are some horror books for all ages!

A Moonlight Book: Hide-and-Seek

byMoraButterfieldAges 4-8A Moonlight Book: Hide-

and-Seek has magic flashlights for the kids to interact with inside. Find skeletons, witches, jack-o-lanterns, and other spooky objects in this book. It’ll keep your children busy for hours as they search for hidden objects.

Zombelina Dances the Nutcracker

by Kristyn CrowAges 4-8Zombelina’s back!

Zombelina and Lizzie dance The Nutcracker in a play for school. A Phantom has haunted the opera house for 99 years. Zombelina hopes he won’t play tricks on them and ruin their play. Read to find out what happens in the performance.

Carl’s Halloween by Alexandra DayAges 3-7Carl and Madeleine are

looking forward to trick-or-treating but when Mom has to go help Grandma they’re stuck at home. When mom leaves they make their own costumes and trick-or-treat without her. They even stop at a party! They return safely home at the end of the night, and Mom has no idea they ever left home.

The Pumpkin Man by Roger GreenAges 9-12 Jeff and Gregg were 10

years old, the age where they could finally trick-or-treat at all the houses in town! A Halloween they’d never forget. A Halloween worth bragging about. Assuming they live to tell the tale.

Graveyard Shift by Chris Westwood Ages 8-12Graveyard Shift is a

Hauntings novel. In this story death is only the beginning. Ben meets Mr. October in a cemetery only to find out Mr. October tracks lost souls and guides them to the afterlife. Even more than that, Ben wants to help. Ben is shown a world of magic and ghosts. A sinister group wants to trap ghosts for their own reasons and Ben has chosen the wrong side.

Paranorman by Elizabeth Cody

Kimmel Ages 8-13Norman Babcock can

see and talk to ghosts and no one will believe him. When a witch’s folktale turns out to be true it’s up to Norman to save the city from zombies! He’ll also have to fight a very angry witch, a sidekick, a teenage sister, and moronic adults that get in his way as he’s pushed to new limits.

Alive by Chandler BakerAges 13-17Stella Cross has a poisoned

heart, when she gets a heart transplant she thinks she’ll live past 17. Then, the side effects start; hallucinations, nightmares, and a recurring pain that shows up at the same time everyday. Levi Zin has caught Stella’s attention, she feels drawn to him. Her heart literally aches for him. Are they meant to be or is there something else behind their attraction.

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. MaasAges 14-18When huntress Feyre

kills a wolf a beast comes and demands retribution. The beast drags her to a magical land where she learns that he is not a beast. He’s Tamlin-- one of the lethal, immortal faeries who once ruled her world. As she’s stuck in Tamlin’s land she grows a fiery passion for him. Dut, a shadow, is growing over the magical land and Feyre must stop it or Tamlin and his world will be doomed.

An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa TahirAges 14-16Laia is a slave and Elias

is a soldier under the Martial Empire. Disobey and you will die. Those who don’t vow themselves to the Emperor risk the death of their families. When Laia’s brother is arrested for treason Laia needs help to save him. Rebels promise to rescue her brother if she spies for them inside of the Empire's military academy. When Laia meets Elias, the school’s finest soldier, she learns he only wants to be free. They soon discover that their lives are intertwined and their choices will change the Empire itself.

Revival by Stephen King Ages 16 and upCharles Jacobs, the new

minister, and his wife will change the local church. The boys are all in love with Mrs. Jacobs. The girls love Reverend Jacobs. Jamie Morton shares a deeper bond with the reverend based on a secret obsession. Tragedy strikes the Jacobs family and the reverend curses God, causing him to be banished from the town. Jamie, living the lifestyle of a band member crosses paths with Charles Jacobs again where their bond becomes a pact stronger than even the devil could plan. Jamie discovers that revival has many meanings.

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disregarding all moral and ethical principle.

I think we can all agree that this has been a tragic loss in the world of filmography, and likely no horror film from here on out will be quite as good as Craven’s works. Condolences are sent to the family of Wesley Craven from us here at Western Reserve. I think I’ll leave off with a bit of intuitive thinking from Wes: “Horror films don’t create fear. They release it.”

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by Brandy WilsonWith our favorite season right

around the corner, it’s important that parents and/or guardians remember to follow safety tips and guidelines. A national survey reported over 77% of parents are concerned about their children trick or treating. With concerns ranging from simply falls or burns to poisoned candy abduction it’s important to take note of some simple safety tips.

• Always trick-or- treat with friends or family

• Check your candy to see if it’s been tampered with before eating it!

• Limit the amount of candy you eat at one time

• Bring a flashlight along for when it’s dark out

• Never cross a street without looking both ways first

• Don’t enter a haunted house alone

• Wear a tight fitting mask, therefore you can see in every direction

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by David WellingtonAges 16 and upIf you have a plus sign

tattooed on your hand you’re a Positive and the zombie virus could explode in your body at any time. This is the case for Finnegan and his only chance of a normal life is to survive the next two years. If he reaches his twenty-first birthday he’ll be clear of the virus. Finn must go to a facility for Positives that quaratines those infected. When his transporters get killed Finn is left to make it back to safety. He sets off on a cross country journey, having to deal with heroes, villains, madmen, and lots of zombies. Zombies may be everywhere but the real danger he faces are fellow humans.

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