Author: Newspaper Staff

The Wauseon Area Chamber of Commerce welcomed the Four County Career Center Career Based Intervention facility to the area Nov. 3 with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Chamber board members, officials and center representatives came out for the ceremony. The CBI has 14 high school seniors in the program, most of whom are at risk for graduation, either through credit deficiency or lack of a job, CBI Coordinator Kim Kimnsman said. The CBI has been in Wauseon for 20 years, but the program has been in its new location at 122 Linfoot Avenue only since August. Most of the students are…

New inductees into the Edgerton National Honor Society are: Front Row: Hannah Sleesman, Miriam Rupp, Kellie Bleikamp, Alyssa Siebenaler, Aubree Herman, Bella Cercone, Rachel Schroeder, Hanna Hug, Rebecca Schroeder. Back Row: Jacob Siebenaler, Zach Nihart, Isaac Hamblin, Logan Sack, Connor Landis, Drew Herman, Timothy Herman.

The Hilltop National Honor Society consists of: Row 1: Logan Fleming, Chase Williams, Ben Routhier, Ethan Schoonover, Sam Shilling, Austin Schaffner, Joel Sauber, Tyler Suboski, Quinn Smith. Row 2: Colleen Bell, Landrey Brown, Makalie Swisher, Jaclyn Lovejoy, Johnnie Roth, Aubrey Wyse, Kara Brown, Sydni Rivera. Row 3: Katie Foster, Abby Schaper, Sage Repp, Ariana Brown, Leah Carothers, Felicity Jackson, Shelby Kuney, Marisa Yates.

Limousine service, the ultimate in luxury rental transportation, is used for many different occasions such as weddings, proms, concerts, sporting events and, of course, bachelor and bachelorette parties. But just going out for a quick lunch? Absolutely, if you happen to be a student at Evergreen Elementary. As part of a prize package for a fund-raising event, elementary students at Evergreen, preschoolers through fifth grade, were given the opportunity to earn a limousine ride to lunch during school hours if they sold a minimum of 20 food items such as cookie dough or pizzas through the Club Choice Fund Raising…

Bradley Gillespie, 43, of Defiance heard his sentencing for his part in the murders of former Montpelier graduate Hannah Fischer and her boyfriend, Frank Tracey Jr., in a Paulding County courtroom on Monday, October 31, 2016. The bodies of Fischer and Tracey were both found, several days and several miles apart, in February, 2016. The investigation quickly led authorities to Gillespie, who has maintained his innocence since his arrest. A grand jury did not agree, and he was convicted on two counts of murder. Gillespie has been sentenced to two consecutive 15 to life prison terms as well as a…

Harold R. Rhoads, age 87, of Delta, peacefully passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016 at Swanton Valley Center. He was born January 22, 1929 to the late Harvey Rhoads and Jessie (Patton) Rhoads. Harold spent two years in the Coast Guard and three years in the Army where he served in Korea. After returning home, Harold became a Christian and his life changed. On October 17, 1952 Harold married Evelyn Krohn, in Delta and she survives. After completing college at Taylor University and Bob Jones University where he received his ministerial degree, Harold attended Bowling Green University to get his…

Grace L. Williams, age 97, of Delta, peacefully passed away Thursday night, November 3, 2016 at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Toledo. She was born at home in Fulton Twp. on March 11, 1919 to the late Clarence F. Willson and Alice (Welch) Willson. She was united in marriage to Donald W. Williams who preceded her in death in 1981. Grace was a homemaker most of her life, spending time raising their seven children. Grace was a member of the Delta American Legion Auxiliary, Delta Garden Club and Trinity Lutheran Church in Delta; where she helped teach Sunday school and…

Arthur R. Huffman, 75 years, of West Unity, passed away Saturday, November 5, 2016 at his home. Art was born on August 1, 1941 in Bryan, Ohio, the son of the late James and Willabelle (Hagerman) Huffman, Sr. He married Betty J. Merillat on July 7, 1962 in the Pulaski United Methodist Church, and she survives. Art worked for the former Metal Forge in Stryker for 45 years, retiring in 1999, when the factory closed. Art volunteered for the Rails to Trails, tending to and caring for the walkway. He loved to tear things apart, and hopefully, put them back…

Nickolas “Nick” B. Hendricks, 39, of Pioneer, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2016 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on September 13, 1977 to Homer L. and Linda L. (Van Dyke) Hendricks in Bryan, Ohio. Nick was a graduate of North Central High School Class of 1995. He was a Lieutenant for the Pioneer Fire Department for 20 years. Nick was very involved with the Pioneer Summer Recreation Program and he also coached little league for many years. He was always willing to lend a helping hand and impacted many with his generosity and kindness. Nick…

The bereavement support group offered by CHP Home Care & Hospice of Bryan will meet the third Thursday of November and December, 6:30 p.m. at 127 Blakeslee Ave. due to the holiday season. The meeting date will return to the fourth Thursday beginning in January. The group is open to anyone who has experienced a recent loss and is not limited to family members of CHP home health or hospice patients. Meetings are informal with a trained facilitator; open to men and women, with the goal of promoting healing, emotional support and encouragement. For more information contact Rebecca Short at…

Wauseon, OH – As Ohioans continue to struggle in the grip of heroin, fentanyl and other opioids, attention is turning to the often invisible victims of the epidemic: children and the related impact on county child protective services. Statewide, the number of abused or neglected children in agency custody has increased 19 percent since 2009. In Fulton County alone, the count of children removed temporarily from their homes has increased 67%, including the children being placed in the care of relatives. A recent survey of county children services agencies revealed that in 2015, half of children taken into custody have…

COLUMBUS, OH – Deer hunting is an extremely popular activity for sportsmen statewide, and Ohio’s white-tailed deer continue to provide hunters across the state with excellent opportunities for success as they head out into the field. Ohio’s deer-gun season opens Monday, Nov. 28. Hunting remains the most effective management tool for maintaining Ohio’s healthy deer population, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). Wildlife Hotline Hunters and others who have questions about hunting can contact the ODNR Division of Wildlife toll-free at 800-WILDLIFE (945-3543). The white-tailed deer-gun hunting seasons occur at a time when Ohio hunters may have…

The meeting is will explain the Veterinary Feed Directive for produce using medicated feed in their livestock operation. The key speaker is Dr. W. Mark Hilton, DVM, PAS, DABVP from Elanco. Dr. Hilton will explain the different aspects of the Veterinary Feed Directive. Veterinary Feed Directive (VFD) Regulations goes into effect on Jan. 1, 2017. Regulations state that any feed additive medication used for livestock that contains an antibiotic considered to be medically important for humans will need to be accompanied by a veterinary feed directive order written by a veterinarian to a producer and feed distributor. The order grants…

You are invited to the Williams Soil and Water Conservation District’s (SWCD) annual Open House and Board of Supervisors’ Election. The Open House and Williams SWCD Board of Supervisors’ Election will be held on Monday, November 14, from 2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at the Williams Soil & Water Conservation District office in the Agriculture Services Meeting Room in Bryan. Voting and registration will take place during that time. You can also vote by absentee ballot now until November 14 at 2:00 p.m. Call the office for information on casting an absentee ballot. The Open House will feature the election…

The October Students of the Month for Hilltop High School and Junior High include: 1st row left to right: Haylee Sexton, Julia Schuurman, Blake Funkhouser, Victoria Murdaugh, Veronica Murdaugh, Veronica Nichols. 2nd: Brayden Gorsuch, Emmi Ryan, Levi Lopez, Alex Lopez, Jacob Champion, Alex Stephens. 3rd row: Ethan Eberly, Tyler Rivas, Jeremiah Miller, Nash Kuney, Isaac McKinney, Dan Shilling.

Four County Career Center held a Member School Principal Tour at the Career Center arranged by Career & Technical Director, Rick Bachman. Hilltop High School Principal, Steven Riley, toured the career and technical labs and saw in-lab demonstrations by the students from Hilltop who attend the Career Center. Shown in the Powersports lab are (LEFT TO RIGHT) Devin Wendorf (Powersports); Justin Athy (Powersports); Trenton Figy (Accounting & Business Management); and Principal Riley. Edon High School Principal, Anthony Stevens, toured the career and technical labs and saw in-lab demonstrations by the students from Edon who attend the Career Center. Shown in…

Lorraine A. Frey, age 94, of Wauseon, passed from this life into the arms of her Lord on November 2, 2016 at Ebeid Hospice Residence in Sylvania, Ohio. She was born on January 30, 1922 in Delta, Ohio to Howard Columbus and Anna Entenmann Vollmer. Lorraine was a 1940 graduate of Delta High School. On July 5, 1940, she married Maurice George Frey of Pettisville, Ohio. They moved to Wauseon and worked together in the family plumbing and heating business until Mose’s death in 1985. She continued in business with her son Kim until 1990. Still the tireless worker, she…

Terry D. Yarger, 60, of San Rafael, California, passed away on September 27, 2016 at his home. Terry was a graduate of Bryan High School Class of 1974. He is survived by his mother, Virginia Yarger of Sacramento, California. Terry was laid to rest at Floral Grove Cemetery in Pioneer, Ohio in a private interment. Arrangements were entrusted to the Thompson Funeral Home in Pioneer.

Jerry Matheny passed away on November 3rd 2016, surrounded by loved ones and is now enjoying eternal life in heaven free from the debilitating pain that he has suffered for the past few years. Jerry was born on August 24, 1937 in Detroit, Michigan to Margaret and Ken Beedon. In 1940 Jerry moved to Stryker and was adopted by his maternal grandparents Dorsey and Margaret Matheny. He graduated from Stryker High School in 1955. Jerry always had a passion for assisting others. He demonstrated this through his entire life by his actions. Jerry’s priorities in his life were God, family…

Barbara Ann Schaffner, 89, formerly of rural Waldron, MI, died Wednesday morning, November 2, 2016, at Fairlawn Haven Nursing Home in Archbold, OH, where she had resided since November of 2010. She was born August 2, 1927, in Pioneer, OH, to the late Cecil and Evah (Bigbee) Goble. She married Milton Lavon “Mick” Schaffner on October 6, 1946, in Fayette, and he preceded her in death on December 14, 2012. Barb lived in several communities before moving to Fayette in elementary school. Barb attended Gorham-Fayette School where she graduated salutatorian in the class of 1945. She was an accomplished musician…

Barbara “Ann” Mull Welch, age 80, of Wauseon passed away early Wednesday November 2, 2016 at the Defiance Area Inpatient Care Center surrounded by her family. Prior to her retirement she had worked for the former McCord Corporation in Wauseon for many years. Mrs. Welch was born on July 6, 1936 in Wauseon the daughter of the late Clarence and the late Hazel (Tedrow) Rossman. On August 19, 1954 she married Glenn Mull and he preceded her in death, she then married Bill Welch and he also preceded her in death. Ann was a 1954 graduate of Wauseon. She also…

The upcoming Harry Potter Children’s Program at the Bryan Main Library has been rescheduled for July, in order to celebrate the wizard’s birthday on July 31st. The November 11th Hogwarts’s Alumni Party for adults, and the November 12thHarry Potter Teen Night Lock-In, for ages 10 to 15, will still take place. Both programs begin at 7:00 pm. The Bryan Main Library is located at 107 East High Street. For more information, please call 419-636-6734. INFORMATION PROVIDED

On Tuesday, November 8 senior citizens are invited to make quilling crafts at the Bryan Library West Annex from 3:00 to 5:00 pm or 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Come and create beautiful decorative items with paper quilling, the art of arranging small paper scrolls in delicate designs. You will learn how to assemble a design, then create cards or pictures with step-step instructions and patterns. You are welcome to bring your own quilling supplies. However, plenty of supplies will be provided. Bring a friend and come and enjoy this fun session! All programs will be held in the Harmon Room…

The Bryan Main Library West Annex will be holding a monthly Bilingual Class, with sessions running from 3:00 to 5:00 pm and 6:00 to 8:00 pm. The November class will be held on Tuesday, November 29 in the Harmon Room. Come join in on sessions where we learn and practice how to speak English and Spanish basics. Spontaneous phrases, proper phonics, and, pronunciation. Practicing every day common ways of saying everyday conversations. No test, just sharing and helping each other learn: “How do you say”? Or ¿Cómo se dice? Ven a unirse a las sesiones en las que aprenderas y…

Thursdays, November 10, and 17 from 10:15 am to 11:45 am – Intro to Yoga. Join us for a series of yoga classes taught by Aimee Strohbeck. Please bring a yoga mat and towel and wear comfortable clothing for easy movement. No experience necessary. Class fee is by donation with proceeds benefiting the library. There will be no class on November 24. Thursdays, November 10, and 17 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Chair Yoga. This class involves the same poses done in other yoga classes, but modified to make them gentler while sitting or sometimes standing with a…

The Edgerton Branch Library will be holding a “Bingo for Books” event at the library on Monday, November 28 from 4:00 to 5:00 pm. Winners who get a Bingo get to choose a free book! This event is open to ages 7 through 13 years old is limited to 20 participants. Refreshments will be provided. ATTENTION CRAFTERS!! The library is holding a program for crafters, the Busy Fingers Craft Club! The group will meet on November 10 at 1:00 pm. All local crafters are welcome to join! Bring your craft project, whether it is cross stitching, crocheting, knitting or etc.…

After eight long months of hard work that included approximately 2500 hours of volunteer labor from more than 220 individuals and groups, Spring Jones, her husband Doug and their three children Austin, Kodi and Elainna were handed the keys to their new home during a dedication ceremony on Sunday afternoon, the day before Halloween. The newly constructed four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bathroom home, located on Basset Street in Swanton, is the first Habitat for Humanity of Fulton County (HFHFCO) home ever built in the village and, after a few more touchups are completed, will be move-in ready sometime before Thanksgiving. “Everybody that has…

Next week Archbold area residents will get a chance to learn details of a feasibility study moving OH 66 to CR 24 west of town. The Ohio Department of Transportation and the village will host an open house from 4-7 p.m. Nov. 15 at Northwest State Community College to show the results and how the shift will impact people’s properties. The issue has become a hot-button sidelight to the village of Archbold’s request to have its boundaries confirmed by the county and separate itself from German Township in Fulton County. The two issues are independent of each other, but opponents…

The following Hilltop Elementary School students have achieved high enough grades in the first nine week period to make the honor roll (* denotes all A’s): Mrs. VanArsdalen – 3A Drew Bailey *Kayleigh Christian Ashlynn Davis Molly Dickinson Austin Gault Naomi Richer *Brynn Rodriguez Kenley Routt Lakota Siegel Blake Tarkington Nate Wieland Mrs. Goosman – 3B *Isabella Ackley Brycen Grubbs Wyatt Krueger Brooklyn Kuszmaul Wade Mauk McKenna Mayer Anthony Pelland Hope Potts Jordan Schaffner Aiden Stover Addison Whitman *Joseph Williams Mr. Leu – 4A Riley Clendenin Devin Dempsey *Jordan Haskell *Arianna Haynes Kason Rediger Giada Rising Gary Robinson Alaina Russell…

Columbus – The Electronic Classroom of Tomorrow (ECOT) -Ohio’s largest charter school- announced today that 341 students were named to the school’s latest “Honor Roll” for Junior High School. Students ending each quarter with a 3.0 GPA or above will be named “Honor Roll”. Among the 341 students named to the “Honor Roll”, two are from your area: Meghan Saltzman – Bryan, Melissa Baranowski – Delta “We are extremely proud that so many of our students earned this prestigious distinction,” said ECOT Superintendent Rick Teeters. “It’s not only a testament to the dedication of these students, but to the hundreds…