Author: Newspaper Staff

ARCHBOLD – The Montpelier Lady Locos took on the Archbold Bluestreaks on September 18, losing in straight sets, 15-25, 13-25, and 10-25. No statistics were provided for this contest.

STRYKER – The Stryker Lady Panthers faced two opponents on September 15, the Patrick Henry Patriots and the Tinora Rams. The Panthers mauled the Patriots in two sets, 25-22 and 25-21, but lost a tough one to Tinora in three sets, 20-25, 25-22, and 19-25. Overall, through both matches, Maddie Uribes had 2 assists, Conner Varner had 8 kills. Rae Crutchfield also scored 8 kills and had a team high 11 blocks. Christie Huston contributed another 8 kills and had a whopping 10 blocks of her own. Connor Sullivan had 7 digs, Tori Suffel had 3 digs, Taylor Shipman rounded…

PIONEER – The North Central Lady Eagles were set against the Holgate Tigers and Delta Panthers in a tri-match on September 15. North Central toppled Holgate in two games, 25-7 and 25-19, but fell to Delta in two close sets, 26-24 and 25-20. Against Delta, McKayla Swank led the team with 8 assists while Bralyn Wyrick, Shaylee Oyer, and Ashton Huffman scored 3, 2, and 1 aces respectively. In the win against Holgate, Shaylee Oyer led the team with 8 aces, 8 kills, and 2 assists. Bralyn Wyrick had 5 kills and 3 digs along with Brittany Laney’s 3 digs,…

LIBERTY CENTER – The Montpelier Lady Locomotives sought to tame the Liberty Center Tigers on September 13, but came away licking their wounds, losing in straight sets, 10-25, 11-25, and 17-25. No statistics were provided for this contest.

PETTISVILLE – The Lady ‘Birds hosted the Fayette Eagles on September 13. It looked close at times, but Pettisville won in straight sets, 25-17, 25-23, and 25-13. Emily Hubby led the Blackbirds with 16 kills as well as 1 ace, 4 digs, 1 block, and 13 assists. Claire Fry also had 1 ace on the night as well as a team high 16 assists, 4 digs, and 2 kills. Ashlynn Waidelich had 1 dig, 11 kills, and 1 block while Carley Hoffmire added 5 digs and 2 kills of her own. Devon Friend had 1 assist and 1 kill in…

EDON – The Edon Lady Bombers faced a tough BBC opponent in the Hilltop Lady Cadets in The Hangar on September 13, but the Belles in Bomber Blue were up to the challenge as Sydney Stoll and Alex Kiess put together a flawless night setting the ball for a 25-13, 25-16 and 25-20 Edon win. Stoll was 39/39 setting with 9 assists, and 17/17 serving with 2 aces, 23 digs and a massive 20 kills. Kiess went 52/52 setting with 19 assists, 16/16 serving, and added 13 digs and 4 kills. Kennedy Brigle was 19/19 serving, Andrea Headley had 27…

STRYKER – The Stryker Lady Panthers welcomed the North Central Eagles into their den on September 6, winning in straight sets, 25-15, 25-18, and 25-23. Maddie Uribes had 15 assists. Conner Varner led the team with 15 kills while adding 2 blocks. Rae Crutchfield had 7 kills as well as 5 blocks while Christie Huston drove home 5 kills and had a team high 6 blocks.

PETTISVILLE – The Pettisville Blackbirds welcomed in the Swanton Bulldogs for a non-conference soccer game on September 17. The Blackbirds defense stifled the visitors, while the offense chalked up a 2-0 shutout win. Cam Norris and Caleb Liechty found the back of the net for the Battling Birds.

KALIDA – Facing a tough Kalida team on their own turf, the Pettisville Blackbirds were in for an uphill battle on September 14. The Blackbirds battled the Wildcats tooth and nail, but the lone goal scored in the match went to the home team as Pettisville left town on the short end of a 1-0 score.

MONTPELIER – Standing at 2-2 overall for the first time since 2007, the Locomotives were riding high and had high hopes of pulling off the huge upset over their arch-rival Bryan Golden Bears.  Prior to the kickoff in the September 21st NWOAL showdown, Montpelier Head Coach Steven Brancheau pointed to contending with Bryan’s speed and also wrapping up and making tackles as keys to his team’s success against the high powered Bryan offense who were averaging 50 points per game through the first four contests.  It didn’t take long for Brancheau to look like a psychic as the Golden Bears…

WEST UNITY – There are certain formalities that one comes to expect during a Homecoming Night celebration. Being flogged by your opponent does not rank highly amongst those formalities. Still though, that is exactly what went down at Daft Field on the evening of September 21, as the Hilltop Cadets welcomed TAAC rival Ottawa Hills to town. A four-yard touchdown run from Miklo Abner with 1:42 left in the game was all that separated the Cadets from a shutout as the Green Bears came away with a 42-7 win. The game started off slowly for the Cadet offense, and never…

MARBLEHEAD – After dropping two straight in lopsided fashion, the Edon Bombers got back into the win column in the same manner on September 21. The Boys in Bomber Blue made the long trip to the shores of Lake Erie and Sandusky Bay for their annual TAAC tussle with the Danbury Lakers, who came into the contest ranked #15 in the Ohio D-VI Region 22 polls…two spots better than Edon. Any Bomber frustrations from the previous two weeks were deposited squarely at the Danbury doorstep as Edon lashed the Lakers, 47-0. No other stats for this game were received from…

Paul J. Arnos, 91, rural Stryker, passed away Sunday, September 9, 2012 at the Lutheran Home in Napoleon. Prior to his retirement, he had been a lifelong area farmer. Paul was born in Defiance County, Ohio on May 31, 1921, the son of Frederick and Frieda (Wesche) Arnos. On December 1, 1946 he married Esther Schumacher, and she preceded him in death in 2008. Together they were blessed with two children and lived a busy, productive life on the family farm in Ridgeville Corners, Ohio. He was a member of St. John Evangelical Lutheran Church, corner of US 6 and…

Gary Dean Delphous, 56, of E. Main St., Fayette, died early Saturday morning, September 22, 2012, at Fulton Manor in Wauseon. He was born on July 18, 1956, in Toledo, to Andrew A. and Dorothy Jean (Mininger) Delphous, and she survives. Gary enjoyed playing the guitar, and was a member of the Fayette Christian Church-Disciples in Fayette. Surviving Gary in addition to his mother, Dorothy Delphous of Tucson, AZ, are two children, Derek and Cassie both of CA; two brothers, Steven Delphous of Tucson, AZ, and Scott (Jennifer) of Fayette; and several nieces and nephews, including two special nieces, Kelly…

The Holiday City council heard from guest Dan Hughes, a candidate for the Williams County Sheriff’s office, and discussed plans for a new picnic shelter during their September 20, 2012, meeting. Council first heard from Mr. Hughes, who discussed his qualifications for the office. He spoke of his 12 years of experience in the law enforcement field. Hughes is presently mayor of Stryker and serves as a part-time police officer in West Unity. Ordinance 2012-7, the revised well ordinance which was tabled in last month’s meeting, was brought back to the table. Since the council is still awaiting further input…

Ohio State University Extension will be offering a Dining with Diabetes series Mondays, October 15, 22, and 29 from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Immanuel Lutheran Church, 810 Scott Street, Napoleon. This series is open to those with diabetes, their family members and caregivers, or anyone looking to improve their eating habits.  The cost is $25/person for the entire series (discounted price for a support person), and pre-registration is required by calling the Fulton County OSU Extension Office at 419-337-9210 by October 12.  Participants are encouraged to attend all class sessions. You will learn how to prepare meals that…

2012-2013 EDON JUNIOR HIGH BAND OFFICERS … Elected to serve as officers for the Edon Junior High Band are, Front Row ~ Karissa Sonneberger, Librarian and Trent Disbro, Assistant Equipment Manager. Middle Row ~ Eliza Zulch, President and Kailee Mitchell, Vice President. Back Row ~ Levi Eitniear, Equipment Manager and Alyssa Maier, Secretary.  Their advisor is Mrs. Stephanie Bonitz. PHOTO BY: LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER

2012-2013 EDON JUNIOR HIGH CHOIR OFFICERS … Elected to serve as officers for the Edon Junior High Choir are front ~ Logan Bloir, Vice President.  Middle Row ~ Katie Church, Stage Manager; Eliza Zulch, President; Shaylee Manahan, Librarian and Carson Brandt, Stage Manager.  Back Row ~ Jared Best, Secretary; Hannah Kaylor, Secretary and Justin Purk, Librarian. Their advisor is Mrs. Cathy Frastaci. PHOTO BY: LUCINDA HELD-FAULHABER

Some business owners in the Village of Stryker have new beef in light of displaying and selling on the sidewalks in the business district. Newspaper boxes, which have no voice, are the target of said conflict. It has been pointed out that since the business owners are not permitted to sell on the sidewalks, the sale of newspapers from the Bryan Times boxes should also not be allowed. Mayor Dan Hughes stated that he contacted the Bryan Times about the boxes. He was told that it is a “first amendment right and that there are exemptions, which many villages do…

The C.B.S. Study Club met recently for the first meeting of the new year at Hillside Country Living. An impressive ceremony by Mary Hutchison installed the new officers as follows: Beverly Perkins, President Marge Michael, Vice President Jo Clark, Secretary Doris Fairchild, Treasurer Jean Young, Program Chairman Pauline Brillhart, outgoing president, led in the Pledge and Collect. The business meeting heard secretary and treasurer’s reports and communications. Four birthdays were celebrated. Jean Young presented the books for the new year. We will study, “Contemporary Women Authors.” Each member was assigned an author and will give a book report each month.…

A Fayette Chamber meeting was held at the local library this passed Thursday, September 20. This is the first time the Chamber has met at the library, which looks quite nice since getting new carpet and a new computer center. The library was dedicated to the public on January 8, 1957, and currently serves the community by supplying a quiet, open area, free wifi, books, books on tape, DVDs, faxing, scanning, laminating, and voter registration. They also have tax forms and booklets available in every January, and run two different after-school programs for local schools. The first order of business…

Toledo Zoo Expert Kristin visited the Stryker Public Library Thursday, September 20, 2012. Close to 75 children/parents attended this exciting event to discover some of the interesting facts and animals that are at the Toledo Zoo. Kristin brought 3 live animals to the library with her. The 3 live animals were a white tree frog that was 8-10 years old, an albino hedge hog that is 8 months old, and an armadillo that is 9-10 months old. Excitingly, the children were able to pet the hedge hog and the armadillo. Kristin also showed the children the fur of a tiger…

Stryker Branch Library will be offering a Fall Craft Night hosted by Shirley Zwyer on Tuesday, October 2, from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  She will teach the class members how to make scarecrows from dish towels or tea towels.  Sign up is required, and the class will be limited to 12 participants.  Funding for this craft program was provided by the 21st Century Grant. Stryker Library is located at 304 S. Defiance Street in Stryker.  For more information about the workshop, please call Connie Aeschliman at 419-682-5081. Information Provided

FAYETTE HI-SPEED … Bob Vine, the station operator of the Hi-Speed located at the corner of Eagle and Main Street in Fayette, reportedly did a very nice balanced selling job, and had a loyal group of enthusiastic customers. PHOTO & INFORMATION PROVIDED

Williams County Auditor, Deb Nester, has announced that Williams County’s sales tax revenue through the third quarter of 2012 totaled $3,842,641 compared to $3,559,345 in 2011, an increase of $283,296 or 8.0%. This sales tax revenue is generated from sales reported to the state during the months of May 2012 through July 2012. INFORMATION PROVIDED

RECEIVING DICTIONARIES … The Stryker Rotary Club has given student dictionaries to all third grade school children in Stryker Local Schools. Pictured in the front row receiving their dictionaries are from left to right Maegan Bolaney, Teyron Harris, Marissa Myers, Haylee Fulk, Alexia Roth, and Logan Stuckey. Representing the Stryker Rotary Club in the back row from left to right are Ruth Wieland, President Rev. Jim Ernst, and past president Mel Pace. PHOTO & INFORMATION PROVIDED

GUEST SPEAKER … Sandy Barber, five-time Delegate to the Republican National Convention, spoke to the Stryker Rotary Club at their Tuesday evening meeting. She became a delegate by becoming active with a campaign run for a congressional district. She served as delegate in Dallas in 1984, New Orleans in 1988, Houston in 1992, New York in 2004, and Tampa this year. She has always enjoyed the opportunity to meet many new people along with some very famous people at the conventions. The speeches are also very inspiring during the convention. The delegate must always be present on the floor, or…

The September meeting of the Northwest Ohio Rug Hookrafters Guild was held at the Stryker library.   There were 13 members present and 2 guests; Cheryl McCoy (Defiance) and Nanette Buehrer (Archbold). Members signed up for the Katie Allman sampler class to be held on Nov. 3 at St. John UCC, Defiance.  Participants will pay for their patterns the day of the class with a $25.00 teacher fee.  Susan Scmunck, Carla Allshouse and Julie Klinger demonstrated hooking at “Ladies Day” at the Williams County Fair.  The guild is still looking for a location to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the guild…

SEPTEMBER GOOD STUDENT AWARDS RECIPIENTS … (L to R) ROW 1 – Ebbony Hussey, Taylor Bexten, Brock Kesler, Jared Schelling. ROW 2 – Zachary Thomas, Brian Bruce, Kyla Zuver, Paige Burdine, Brianna Oranday, Keely Burdine. ROW 3 – Mackenzi Rivera, Hayden Elliott, Kali Collins, Haley Geis, Jasmine Nofziger, Mady Underwood. PHOTO & INFORMATION PROVIDED

West Unity Branch Library is starting something new for students in the 6th, 7th, and 8th grades.  A Middle School Advisory Group is being formed to plan activities for the upcoming year for those in middle school.  The first meeting will be Tuesday, October 2nd from 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the library.  Anyone who is interested in planning activities for the group is invited to attend. West Unity Branch Library is located at 109 S. High Street in West Unity.  For more information about the group, please call Ruth Meyer at 419-924-5237. INFORMATION PROVIDED