October 22 through the 26 is Bus Safety Week, and the NOCAC (Northwest Ohio Community Action Commission) Head Start Program at the Fulton County Board of Developmental Disabilities is doing their best to get the message out there; not only to their students, but to the community. Jen Fisher, first year Transportation Specialist with Head Start, has brought in some help to aid in communicating the importance of bus safety to the children in the classrooms. This helper’s name is Safety Sam and, while he may only be a stuffed bear no more than eighteen inches tall, he makes a…
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Students in grades five through eight are invited to come to the Pioneer Branch Library for “Flanagan Frenzy” on Tuesdays in November from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm. “Flanagan Frenzy” is an interactive program designed to celebrate author John Flanagan’s bestselling series: Ranger’s Apprentice and Brotherband Chronicles. Ranger’s Apprentice is a series of fantasy novels written by Australian author John Flanagan. The series follows the adventures of Will, an orphan who is taken as an apprentice Ranger, as he strives to keep the Kingdom of Araluen safe from invaders, traitors, and threats. The Brotherband Chronicles is a follow up series…
FUTURE FIREFIGHTERS … Children in Miss Jodi’s weekly Story Time program at the Edon Public Library learned important safety information during their recent visit to the Florence Township Fire Station. Coinciding with National Fire Prevention Week 2012, children and guests also got to speak with local firefighters and see all the fire engines and fire fighting equipment they use on the job. Taking a break on Pumper 41 were, from left, Front Row ~ Isaac Derico, Weston McKibben, Laylynn McKibben, Laura Callaway, Andrew Callaway, Deziray Hanni, Emma Cleckner with Grandma Jodi Parsons, Firefighter Dan Ankney, Abby Juhasz with Grandma Barb…
Four County Career Center’s Williams County Career Based Intervention (CBI) students recently participated in a service learning project helping prepare the Bryan Recreation Park for winter by mulching trees and bushes. Every year the students combine academics in the classroom with community involvement. CBI students are taught the importance of civic duty by helping to take care of the parks for everyone to enjoy. Shown during the mulching process are CBI students (LEFT TO RIGHT) Dustin Swank (Montpelier); Austin Kurtz (Bryan); Evan Zeissig (Bryan); and Megan Knapp (Stryker). Tony McCord, Williams County CBI instructor, made the arrangements and supervised the…
Congregations from the Edon Area Ministerial Association invite local residents to join them at their monthly Community Meal scheduled for Tuesday, October 30, 2012 in Edon. Mark your calendars now and make plans to stop by Florence Township Fire Hall between 5:00-7:00 p.m. for an evening filled with plenty of fun, food and fellowship for all to enjoy. September’s hosts from Edon United Methodist Church ~ Emma Miller, Peggy Buell, Krista Miller, Cindy Ott and Vicki Kline ~ hope to see you there!
Jim and Kathy Radcliffe, global missionaries in Papua New Guinea since 1985, will be sharing at Pioneer Church of the Nazarene on Sunday, October 28. Dr. Jim is chief surgeon at Kudjip Nazarene Hospital where God called the Radcliffes to surgical evangelism. Though sin greatly abounds in the highlands of Papua New Guinea, God’s grace is abounding more as many sick and needy people come for care. Miracles of healing for body and spirit take place every day. Jim grew up in a Nazarene pastor’s home in Virginia and Ohio. After five years of surgery training, and one year of…
Faced with the possibility of losing local postal services, Edon Village Council declared its full support for their Post Office during its regular session held Monday, October 15, 2012 at Village Hall Chambers. Mayor Darlene Burkhardt called the evening meeting to order with members Roxana Nester, Lamar Kline, Duane Thiel, Dick Chapin, Chuck Bidwell, Sam Steffes, Fiscal Officer Heidi Bidwell and Solicitor Tom Thompson in attendance. As many learned earlier this month, the US Postal Service is currently evaluating the Edon Post Office under its POST Plan criteria. Community input, requested through surveys provided by the USPS, will assist them…
The Edon High School Class of 1972 held their 40th Year Reunion Saturday, September 22, 2012 at Windwood Hollow Golf Course with thirty-four guests, including twenty-two classmates, in attendance. Enjoying their time of reminiscing and creating new class memories were, seated on the floor from left, Doug Hawkins, Sharon Hake Thiel and Jim Peterson. Second row ~ Louise Siebenaler Dick, Julianna Faulhaber Ruble, Cheryl Moore Nofziger, Jeanne Miller Magnuson, Marcella Kimpel Huard and Julie vonAllmen Pollick. Third row ~ Anita Stickney Hawkins, Connie Hake Allomong, Pam Maugherman Whitman, Kathy Firestone Callaway, Marcia Robison Ledyard, Susan Bunce Shirey, Jackie Hurd Sheffield…
Ruth Mary Lumbrezer, 90, of Co. Rd. 22, Fayette, died Tuesday afternoon, October 16, 2012, at the Swanton Health Care nursing home in Swanton, OH. She was born November 12, 1921, in Toledo, OH, the daughter of the late Timothy and Hazel (Kunkel) Hartigan. She married Bernard J. “Dud” Lumbrezer on April 25, 1953, at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Toledo, and he survives. Ruth lived her early life in the Toledo and Assumption areas, and settled in Fayette in 1962. She graduated from DeVilbiss High School in Toledo and furthered her education to become a Registered Nurse. Ruth worked…
Mary I. Baker, 97, of rural Waldron, MI, died Tuesday morning, October 16, 2012, at her home. She was born on December 15, 1914, in Fulton County, OH, to the late Fred and Freida (Double) Schang. She married Wilford Baker on March 8, 1934, in Angola, IN, and he preceded her in death in 1993. Mary lived her early life in the Fayette area, and attended Zone School. She was employed with Peter Stamping in Fayette for several years, and later retired from Strydel in Stryker, OH. Mary loved being with her family and she enjoyed attending horse races. Surviving…
2012 REVERSE DRAWING WINNERS … Three members of “The Final Four” on hand to accept their winnings from Florence Township Fire Chief Jay Klingler were, from left, Ed Morr (Third Place ~ $500); Jay; Eric Pinkham (Second Place ~ $750) and DeWayne Wortkoetter (Fourth Place ~ $250). Not present to receive his $1500 Top Prize as winner of the 2012 Florence Township Fire Department Reverse Drawing was Kolt Prince. Proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Department’s New Grass Truck Fund. Information Provided
This past September has been very busy for the FFA Chapter. Every year member’s participate in county soils. This year there were twenty five 8th graders that competed in the Rural Soil Judging contest along with eighteen high school members. Six high school members participated in the Urban Soil Judging contest. Those advancing to the districts Rural Soil Judging contest were Zayne Colegrove, Alec Highlander, Patty Hookstadt, Demi Powers, Miranda Minzey, Ceairia Keller, Chyenne James, and Danial Michael. They placed 5th in the district out of twenty teams. Those who advanced to the Urban Soil Judging contest were Logan Franks,…
Brant and Amy Gorsuch, owners of The Corks Winery, spoke to the Stryker Rotary Club at their Tuesday evening meeting. Amy told the club that they are just getting started in business and are located five miles east of Fayette on State Route 20. They currently have 12 wines for sale that compose a mixture of both sweet and dry varieties. The winery is open three days each week, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. They grow some of the grapes used in wine making, with 250 vines on the property. The also buy fruit as well as juice to use in…
The CBS Study Club held their monthly meeting at Hillside Country Living on October 3rd with thirteen members present. Halloween centerpieces and little pumpkins decorated the tables. Hostess, Pauline Brillhart, served delicious orange jello and her special spice cake. Devotions were given by Lucy Pitts. She read “When We Don’t Feel Like Praying” from the Guidepost Handbook of Prayer. The roll call was a fall memory. The beautiful fall colors seemed to help the members to recall many memorable experiences. A thank you was read from the See and Do for the September food donation. The food donations for this…
Superintendent Ken Boyer said that the North Central Eagles were all having a successful season thus far, as part of his report at the October 15, 2012, meeting of the North Central School Board. In other board business, members approved the consent agenda which included minutes from the last meeting, financial statements and investments from September, and employments. The following persons were added approved for employment: Joe Fidler E.D. #48 Entry Year Mentor Nicole Geiser Reading Intervention Specialist (1/2 time) She will also continue as Pre-K Instructor, making her full time. Lisa Taylor Cafeteria Substitute Renee Roesener Crossing Guard (1…
In January, leaders in Charlotte, North Carolina, invited their favorite son, Billy Graham, to a luncheon in his honor. Billy initially hesitated to accept the invitation because he struggles with Parkinson’s disease, but the Charlotte leaders said, ‘We don’t expect a major address, just come and let us honor you.’ So he agreed. After wonderful things were said about him, Dr. Graham stepped to the rostrum, looked at the crowd, and said, “I’m reminded today of Albert Einstein, the great physicist who this month has been honored by Time magazine as the Man of the Century. Einstein was once traveling…
Hands of Grace Faith in Action is a private, nonprofit ministry that has been meeting the needs of the elderly and disabled in Fulton County since 1997. We couldn’t continue this local mission without YOU! Your generosity and support has allowed us to continue to meet the needs that may otherwise go unmet. Bring your friends and enjoy homemade soups and salads (and desserts too!) and get some Christmas shopping started, all in one place! We hope you can join us for lunch and shopping on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 from 11 am until 1 o’clock in the afternoon at…
The third annual Fall Festival sponsored by the Friends of the Library will be held Saturday, October 27 from 10 am until 2 o’clock in the afternoon at the Montpelier Public Library – 216 E. Main Street. There will be homemade soups and breads, vendors and crafters, children’s stories and crafts, and live entertainment as well. For more information, please call (419) 485-3287.
Jason “Carter” Saneholtz, 39, of Montpelier died Thursday morning in a traffic accident outside of Montpelier. He was born June 1, 1973 in Euclid Ohio to James and Kay (Kiester) Saneholtz. Jason graduated from Montpelier High School in 1991. Jason attended the Ohio State University and the University of Toledo before returning to his home town and marrying Alysha J. Gearhart. They were married on June 24, 2000 at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Montpelier. Jason helped his father Jim and brother A.J. run the family business and was the current Vice President of Saneholtz-McKarns, Inc. in Montpelier. Jason began…
The 2004 volleyball season was one of my toughest seasons. The first month was spent dealing with gym floor repairs and painting, girls getting things stolen out of their lockers, injuries, bus break downs, people complaining about playing time, the first losing season of my career, and the list went on. That’s not what I planned – that wasn’t part of my goal. I asked myself, “What is going on?” I thought I’d put a lot of time into coaching – preparing and planning. Why weren’t things going my way? How do you deal with frustration? How do you deal…
Jill is following in a Fayette tradition…no frills, no fanfare, just results. Really GOOD results. Is she the fastest on the course? No. What she is, is the consummate team player on a team sport. Working side by side with fellow All-BBC First Teamer Melani Seiler, Jill led her Fayette Lady Eagles through a demanding 2012 season, straight into the BBC Championship.
Someone who bears a strong resemblance to me once coined a moniker, ‘“The Flyin’ Freys.” It started a few years back with Alex, then little brother Lincoln took over. The latest member of the Flyin’ Freys of Pettisville is Dominic, and he is carrying on the family tradition quite nicely. With Dominic out front, The Birds came away as the champs of the Fremont Invitational. He then put his name in the BBC First Team ranks in leading his team to the 2012 conference championship.
WEST UNITY – It was just one point, but the Hilltop Lady Cadets made it count for something. The Fayette Lady Eagles were on their way to winning the 2012 BBC Championship on October 11, and needed just one more Jamboree win to make it a clean sweep of all three events. Sabrina Brown of Edon finished first, but Madeline Routhier of Hilltop took second and Lauren Garrett fourth. With Megan Graber and Tori Johnson of Stryker placing fifth and sixth, Jill Stuckey of Fayette found herself isolated in third. That turn of events gave Hilltop a 48-49 edge in…
WEST UNITY – The Flyin’ Freys of Pettisville are alive and well, thank you very much. Pettisville junior Dominic Frey, the younger brother of former Blackbird Doctors of Distance Alex and Lincoln Frey, placed first at the final BBC Jamboree on October 11. With all five of Pettisville’s scoring runners finishing in the top ten, the Blackbirds swept the BBC trilogy for 2012, giving them back-to-back BBC championships. The Fayette Eagles took second place behind Skylar Lantz, while Luke Graber and Dean Beamont led the Stryker Panthers to third. The understaffed Hilltop Cadets finished fourth behind Brady Livensparger, with Edon…
FOSTORIA – Sixteen teams and 146 total runners…that was what the lady harriers of Stryker, Pettisville and Fayette were in the middle of at the 2012 Fostoria Invitational on October 6. Despite the heavy competition, all three squads performed well at the event, with Fayette taking seventh place, Pettisville ninth and Stryker tenth. Jill Stuckey, who has emerged as an elite distance runner, was first across the line for Fayette with a 16th place overall finish. Megan Graber led Stryker with a 27th place finish, and Samantha Shinhearl fronted Pettisville with a 30th place finish. The following Pettisville, Stryker and…
Pictured are (front row, left to right): Dominic Frey- 2nd, Skylar Lantz- 1st, Luke Graber- 3rd. Back row: Brady Livensparger- 6th, Tanner Rufenacht- 5th, Jeremy Mann- 7th, Dean Beamont- 4th.
BBC CHAMPION Pettisville Boys … Pictured above are (front row, left to right): Daniel Sauder, Tim Iott, Austin Dykstra, Tanner Rufenacht, Dominic Frey, Eli King. Back row: Kyle Lantz, Clay Waidelich, Evan Rufenacht, Jeremy Mann, Jacob Hauter, Chris Waidelich, Nathan Siller.
FOSTORIA – Three representatives of the Buckeye Border Conference, Pettisville, Fayette and Stryker, were on hand at the Fostoria Booster Invitational on October 6. Thirteen other teams took notice of the BBC boys, and for good reason. The Pettisville Blackbirds, with Dominic Frey, Jeremy Mann and Tanner Rufenacht all finishing in the top nine percent of all runners, won the event with 75 team points. The Stryker Panthers placed Luke Graber and Dean Beamont in the top eight percent to take fifth place, while Skylar Lantz finished second overall in a field of 132 to guide Fayette into the sixth…
PIONEER – Sabrina Brown of Edon finished first overall, with Madeline Routhier and Lauren Garrett of Hilltop taking second and third, but cross country is a team sport. When it comes to the team aspect, a balance of quality and quantity is needed, and the Fayette Lady Eagles had just the right balance to win the second of three BBC Jamborees on October 2. Fayette placed first with 48 points, bumping out Hilltop by 5 points for the top spot. Stryker finished third, Pettisville fourth, Edon fifth, and the understaffed North Central Lady Eagles placed sixth. The following finishes were…
HUDSON, MICHIGAN – The North Central Eagles saw action in a strong field at the Hudson Invitational on October 6. The boys’ squad was led by Adam Knepper with an 84th place finish and Devin Nafziger in 92nd. The Eagles finished 17th in the team standings with 464 points. With only three ladies in the field, the girls’ contingent was ineligible for team competition. Morgan Bailey, Taylor Harper and Samantha Vassar took the 103rd, 104th and 105th place finishes. The following North Central finishes were recorded by place and time… Boys 17 – North Central – 464 84 – Adam…