PETTISVILLE – The Pettisville Lady Blackbirds went heads up against the Lady Panthers of Stryker on September 27, winning in straight sets, 25-22, 25-17, and 25-21. Jordyn Pursel of Pettisville put points on the board all night, racking up 7 aces and 7 kills along with 1 dig and 1 assist. Ashlynn Waidelich made her presence felt with 8 kills while also counting 10 digs and 1 assist. Dana Fricke led the team with 9 kills while Emily Hubby led in assists, racking up and amazing 15 of them while also contributing 1 ace, 4 digs, and 5 kills. Clair…
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EDON – The North Central Lady Eagles went heads up against the Edon Lady Bombers on September 27. Edon came out on top, winning in straight sets, 25-15, 25-23, and 25-15. Sydney Stoll was 25/25 setting with 4 assists, and 21/21 serving with 3 aces, 22 digs and 17 kills for the Lady Bombers, while Alex Kiess went 41/41 setting with 41 assists and 9/9 serving with 9 digs. Kennedy Brigle was 12/12 serving with 10 digs, Andrea Headley was 10/11 serving with an ace and 17 digs, and Kaitlin Chrisman was 7/7 serving. Kaylyn Brigle was 8/9 serving with…
MONTPELIER – The Montpelier Lady Locos faced off against the Holgate Lady Tigers on September 27, winning in straight sets, 25-18, 25-15, and 25-21. Morgan Roth led the team with 10 assists and 9 aces while also counting 2 kills. Hannah Blake had 7 assists and 6 digs of her own while leading the team with 7 kills. Sidney Houk counted 6 digs and 3 kills while Jessy Cuchene racked up 5 digs of her own, and Marinna Mercer counted 4 kills. Wendy Duchene scored 6 kills while Baylee Hageman added 4 kills of her own and Taylor Wells led…
On Friday, October 5, the Indians of Wauseon were hosted by the Montpelier Locomotives. It was Homecoming week for the Locos, so they were looking for a win to cap off a week of fun festivities. Wauseon won the toss and deferred to the second half, which meant that the home team Locomotives would likely elect to take the ball first. They did, and the Indians kicked off to start the game. Montpelier returned the ball to their own 33 yard line and the offense took the field. Benner kept the ball for the first two plays, picking up a…
2012 EDON HIGH SCHOOL HOMECOMING COURT … Kaitlyn Sonneberger, Freshman Attendant; Alexandra Kiess, Sophomore Attendant; Queen Sydney Stoll; Jordan Matthews, Junior Attendant and Andrea Headley, Senior Attendant.
2012 HOMECOMING … The 2012 Montpelier homecoming was held on Friday October 5. The rain did not dampen the spirits of Cassandra Rudolph whom was crowned homecoming queen at the beginning of the grid iron battle between the Montpelier Locomotives and the Wauseon Indians. Shown is the homecoming court: freshman attendant Mikayla Schilt, sophomore attendant Kayla Schlosser, junior attendant Amber Cooley, Queen Cassandra Rudolph, senior attendant Kitana Phouthavanh and senior attendant Lauren Dye.
The second annual Rail Yard Run will take place on Saturday, November 10, 2012 to benefit Cancer Biology Research – University of Toledo Foundation, with the purpose of improving health and wellness among the communities. Race registration will take place from 7:30 am until 8:45 am. The Kids Race starts bright and early at 8:30 in the morning, while the 5k Race/Walk will begin at 9:00 am. The road/trail starts and finishes in the fairgrounds and is accurately measured. No pets, roller blades or bicycles are welcome on the course during the race. There will be awards for overall top…
A beautiful fall day was the backdrop for Stryker’s annual Band Tailgate Party in the parking lot of Styker High School. The smell of grilled hamburgers, hot dogs and sausage wafted through the air, tempting an enthusiastic crowd to join in and partake of the food, which also included potato salad, baked beans, chips, and root beer floats. The event was part of two fundraisers that the Band Boosters hold each year. Band Booster member Shari Grandey was manning the ticket table and added that they were in the process of selling tickets for their reverse raffle event to be…
Flip a light switch in any of the newer school buildings in Northwest Ohio and odds are you have Woolace Electric of Stryker to thank for the fact that it works. “For the last 15 years we’ve done a lot of schools because they were building a lot of schools at that time,” said Butch Woolace, owner. “At one time – and it’s because they started in Northwest Ohio –seven or eight years ago, we had done more Ohio school facilities jobs than any other electrical contractor in the state. We started with Continental Schools and we still do a…
The Art Space in downtown Montpelier, Ohio, was the setting for an open house sponsored by the Montpelier Area Foundation. The event was held in appreciation of area residents who were donors and supporters of the Foundation. Pat Hofbauer of Montpelier catered refreshments, and presented a table filled with sumptuous hors d’oeurves. Wine and other beverages were also served. Members and guests enjoyed their time in the gallery, gazing at original work by area artisans. The work displayed at the gallery included paintings, photography, jewelry, pottery, and other quality hand-crafted items. The gallery was also host to a display of…
Members of the 2012 Community Picnic Committee want to remind neighbors and friends the Fifth Annual Northwest Township Community Picnic is just a few short days away! Slated to get underway at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 13, the old-fashioned picnic at Northwest Community Center promises to be filled with lots of fun, food and fellowship for residents of all ages to enjoy. Families attending the affair should bring a passing dish; meat, table service and beverages will be provided. Northwest Community Auxiliary is extremely excited to host this gathering and hopes everyone will come out and join their neighbors…
Cloudy skies and cool temperatures were no match for the excitement of those participating in the Fourth Annual T.O.P.S. Walk-A-Thon held Friday, October 5, 2012 at Edon Northwest Local Schools. Sponsored by Teachers Onboard with Parents and Students, students from Preschool through Grade 6 collected donations in support of their energizing morning walk around campus. Thanks to everyone’s efforts, over eight hundred dollars was raised for the club to continue its work in providing Accelerated Reader prizes, needed classroom materials, etc. for students while also offering support to teachers. In the past, funds have been used to purchase a laminator,…
The 6th Annual Chili Cook Off will be held Saturday, October 27th from 11:00am to 1:00pm Downtown West Unity. The public is invited to come and taste chili made by those who dare to compete for bragging rights and a travel trophy for the year. Ribbons and trophy will be awarded at 1:30 at the downtown park. Everyone is welcome. All proceeds from this event benefit the C & B Tigers Team, Relay for Life, American Cancer Society. Please submit registrations to Barb Green at 108 S. Defiance St., West Unity, OH 43570 or call 410-924-2969 by October 20th. INFORMATION…
These days when you hear so much about the problems with today’s youth, it is refreshing to hear about those who are working hard and proving that they can excel and make a difference in the world. Makayla Knapp is one of those bright spots that Pioneer is proud to call their own. Though she is only 12 years old, this 7th grader has had some notable accomplishments. She recently found out that she earned a perfect score in math on the state OAA (Ohio Achievement Assessment) test this past spring as a 6th grader. This is a standard test…
STORY TIME – Story Time meets on Mondays for a half an hour starting at 6:30 pm. Children ages 2-5 (not yet in Kindergarten) are invited to attend, but an adult must accompany the two and three year olds. A book and craft is planned for each session. On the schedule for October 8 Book: Seed, Soil, Sun & Craft: Fun Sun Flower. October 15 Book: Shy Scarecrow Goes to School & Craft: Stain Glass Apple. October 22 Book: Pumpkin Day, Pumpkin Night & Craft: Pumpkin Beads. October 29 Book: Rattle Bone Rock & Craft: Dress up for a Halloween…
COLIN STIPE PRESENTS … The annual meeting of the Millcreek-West Unity Area Foundations was held on September 19, 2012. In addition to the annual business meeting, the program for the evening was presented by Colin Stipe. Colin is a senior at Hilltop High School and he spoke about the success he had attained with his Science Fair Project including winning a trip to the International Science Fair held in Pittsburg, PA. Pictured with Colin are Patsy Miller, foundation secretary, and Tom Cromwell, foundation president. Photo & Information Provided
INJURY ACCIDENT … Alvordton Fire and Rescue responded to an injury accident on Monday, October 01, 2012, in Alvordton, Ohio, at the corner of Main and Michigan Streets (State Route 20 and County Road 20). The accident occurred shortly before 5:00 p.m. Four individuals were involved. In this photo, rescue personnel work to extract victims from their vehicles. The Ohio State Highway Patrol were in charge at the scene of the accident with the assistance of Williams County Sheriffs deputies and Pioneer EMS . Further details were unavailable at press time.
It’s Homecoming Week at Montpelier High School. The Court is mostly set, but the drama of who will be named King and Queen is still unresolved. There are three senior attendants (making three possible Homecoming Queens). One such attendant is Lauren Dye, daughter of Roberta and Scott Dye. Lauren has an older brother, Devin, who is 21. Lauren is involved in basketball, softball, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, and National Honor Society at school as well as being the student council secretary and the Senior…
Merve E. Dick, 90, of Montpelier died Thursday at Evergreen Manor Nursing Home in Montpelier. He was born on May 19, 1922 in Madison Township, Williams County, Ohio to Mervin E. and Mattie J. (Keller) Dick. Merve graduated from Pioneer High School in 1940. Merve served his country in the Army during World War II. On June 24, 1948 Merve married Alice G. Barnhard at Clear Lake, Indiana. Merve retired in May of 1984 from Miller Brothers Paving of Archbold as a general laborer. Merve was a life member of the Pioneer American Legion Post #307 and VFW in Pioneer. …
Air National Guard Airman 1st Class Scott T. Stewart graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas. The airman completed an intensive, eight-week program that included training in military discipline and studies, Air Force core values, physical fitness, and basic warfare principles and skills. Airmen who complete basic training earn four credits toward an associate in applied science degree through the Community College of the Air Force. Stewart is the son of James and Kay Stewart of West Jackson Street, West Unity. He is a 1993 graduate of Hilltop High School, West Unity. Information Provided
Think you’re not a good candidate for blood donation? Think again. Sometimes, people with high blood pressure and diabetes suspect they are not eligible to give blood. Many cancer survivors also believe they will be deferred because of their previous illness. “But that’s not always the case,” said Tracy Duncan Fox, Communications Manager for the Indiana-Ohio Blood Services Region of the American Red Cross. “We’re working to dispel myths and to educate people about who can give blood and when.” In the United States, about 38 percent of the population is eligible to donate blood. The most common reason someone…
United Way of Williams County in conjunction with Williams County Public Library and Montpelier Public Library are sponsoring the Tour de Book Bicycling Event on Saturday, October 13, 2012. This will be a 74 mile bicycle ride beginning at Bryan Library and traveling to every public library in Williams County. Registration begins at 8:00 am at the Bryan Main Library and the tour begins at 8:30 am. Libraries on the route will include: Bryan, Stryker, West Unity, Pioneer, Montpelier, Edon, and Edgerton. Funds raised by this event will benefit the United Way Imagination Library, Williams County Public Libraries, and the…
A very unusual wedding is going to be taking place in Bryan in the month of October, and you are invited to attend! The Williams County Public Library (with branches in Bryan, Edgerton, Edon, Pioneer, Stryker, and West Unity) requests the honor of your presence at the marriage of their mascot, Larry the Library Lion, to Lily the Lioness on Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 3:00 in the afternoon at the Bryan Library at 107 E. High Street, Bryan, OH 43506. The “ceremony” officiated by Bryan Mayor Doug Johnson will be held outside on the Carnegie steps. In case of…
REGISTRATION … In celebration of Constitution Day, students at Four County Career Center participated in the Ohio First Vote student registration. Students who will be 18 years and older by November registered. Registrations will be delivered to each county’s Board of Elections. Government instructors Jason Blue, Todd Gambler, Dan Mundrick, and Greg Wesche coordinated the day. Shown during the registration is Heather Armstrong (RIGHT) Medical Office Technology (Fayette); assisted by instructor Mr. Mundrick (LEFT). Photo & Information Provided
ROAD TO WELLNESS … Four County Career Center’s Automotive Technology students were part of the “Road to Wellness,” the fourth annual health care conference for mature adults and caregivers sponsored by the Fulton County Aging Consortium, by participating in the Car Fit Opportunity. The conference was held at St. Casper’s Catholic Church in Wauseon. Throughout the day, the students checked the attendees cars for safety issues and fluid levels. Shown performing one of the car inspections are Automotive Technology students from Stryker (LEFT TO RIGHT) Jordan Baltosser; Zach Birkey; and Abbi Dilyard. Automotive instructors Doug Posey and Mike Vandenberghe assisted…
Quietly teeing off with her brothers on the Locomotive links squad, Leslie has often been the overlooked one on the team. Not any more! When the seperation came down for the Sectional tournament, the boys went to Ironwood, and were eliminated. Leslie went by herself to White Pines, and she came home with a District qualification. Give the girl her propers, guys!
A true measure of a champion is how well they deal with adversity. Do they bounce back, or fade into the sunset? Hunter is a classic case in point. A member of the Clubbin’ Clingamans of Stryker, Hunter had a less than memorable round at the BBC Championships. He responded by getting right back into the saddle at the Division III Sectionals at Ironwood. There, he teamed up with brother Tanner to lead the Panthers back to the Districts
The 2013, Old Farmers’ Almanac was an opening highlight by Larry Zuvers (Bryan), who was Toastmaster at the October 1st Northwest Ohio Toastmasters meeting. The first speech was by new member Jim Watkins (Bryan). Jim did an ice breaker speech which reviewed his early years. He related that he learned to appreciate what he has by doing mission trips and working on the farm. Also he learned to deal with various types of people because he had seven varied siblings. Just as his father and mother had completed college around age 40; Jim did the same. Darlene Sheperd (Bryan) presented…
WAUSEON – For what is believed to be the first time in school history, the North Central Eagles claimed the 2012 Sectional Golf Championship on September 27th at Ironwood Golf Course. The Eagles battled the other 12 teams and windy playing conditions to finish with a team score of 335 to claim the title. The Buckeye Border Conference was well represented once again as the Stryker Panthers finished second with a 344. For the second consecutive year both teams advance to the District Tournament on October 4th at Stone Ridge Country Club in Bowling Green. Branden Turner led the way…