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Attorney General Dann Sues Shoddy Caterer
     Marc Dann, Ohio Attorney General charged a Columbus catering company with violating Ohio’s consumer protection laws and ruining the wedding receptions of many Ohio consumers on Tuesday–Posted 3.19, 12:29 p.m.
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AHS Choir Superior, Headed For State
      The Archbold High School Chorale earned a superior rating at the district choir competition and has earned the right to compete at the state level. Kent Vandock, Archbold High School vocal music instructor, said this is the second straight year the choir has advanced. AHS hosted this year's event...
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Fulton County Unemployment Up 1.5% In Jan.
      Fulton County unemployment in January was 8.1%, up 1.5 percentage points from December, when unemployment was 6.6% In November 2007, unemployment was 5.4%, according to Ohio Department of Job and Family Services. None of the other counties in the four counties of Fulton, Defiance, Henry, William...
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FCHC To Open Heart and Vascular Center
     Angie McWatters, unit manager, shows the new heart catheterization lab at Fulton County Health Center during a press tour, Thursday, March 13. The new heart and vascular center can perform many other procedures - photo by Mary Huber
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Library Board Discusses Levy Concern
      The Archbold Community Library operating levy expires at the end of the year, but will continue to pay monies from tax collections through 2009. During the Monday evening meeting, March 17, library board members discussed contacting library supporters about serving on a levy renewal committee.
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United Way Taking Applications For 2009 Funding
      The United Way of Fulton County is accepting applications from 501(c)3 organizations that would like to obtain funding for the year 2009. Qualified agencies must provide a vital program to Fulton County residents. Interested organizations should contact the United Way office for an allocation pack...
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Good Scout
     David Miller, 11, Burlington- Elmira, an Archbold Cub Scout, sorts food items as part of Scouting For Food, Saturday, March 8. - photo by David Pugh
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What's Going On?
      Tim Smith has a solution for the dishing in roads at intersections from heavy trucks in the historic district of Archbold.
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Fire Department, Trustees Pick Sutphen For Aerial
      Most likely, Sutphen, the manufacturer of most of the Archbold Fire Department fire trucks, will build the department's new aerial truck. Andy Brodbeck, chief, told the German Township Trustees the department membership recommended a remanufactured aerial truck from Sutphen over an all-new truck.
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Arms Up High!
     Carsyn Hagans, 4, Archbold, practices moves during the beginner class of Kids Tumbling For Fun at the Archbold Elementary School cafeteria, Saturday, March 1. Several youngsters participated.- photo by David Pugh
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Tucker Performs A V-Sit
     Tucker McKean, 4, Wauseon, gets help from Rachel Bowman, 14, Archbold, to perform a "V-sit" during Kids Tumbling for Fun, a class sponsored by the Fulton County Health Center. The class was held in the cafeteria at the Archbold Elementary School, Saturday, March 1. - photo by David Pugh
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Learning Teamwork
     Kelly Wasnich, vice president, Seth Nofziger, president, and Jacob Lange, secretary, Archbold FFA officers, presented information about the FFA to eighth grade students at Archbold Middle School, Thursday, March 13. The purpose was to explain the advantages of becoming an FFA member, as well as work...
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Ag Mechanics Compete
     Tyler Short, senior in the Archbold FFA, works on sharpening a twistdrill bit at the District 1 Agricultural Mechanics Contest at Four County Career Center, Thursday, March 6. Students competed in areas including gas metal arc welding, brazing with the oxy-acetylene torch, identifying fasteners and ...
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Recipe Corner
      Saffron Potatoes With Red Onions 2 pounds waxy potatoes 10 ounces red onions 1 garlic clove 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon coarsely chopped flatleaf parsley (optional) Good pinch of saffron Sea salt and freshly ground
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Hard Working Kids
     Gavin Grime, left, 7, Austin Wilson, 9, and his sister, Alexa, 7, Archbold, work hard at cleaning trays at the Archbold Knights of Columbus Fish and Chicken Fry, Friday, March 7. The every- Friday-night events run through March 28.- photo by David Pugh
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Partnerships For Success Tackles Teen Drinking
      The statistics are alarming. A 2005 Fulton County Health Department survey showed that 35% of Fulton County teens, ages 17 to 18, have been "binge drinking" in the last 30 days. Binge drinking is defined as five or more alcoholic drinks at a sitting.
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Recipe Corner
Chipotle Orange Glazed Chicken With Baked Beans
      1.2 cup frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed and undiluted 2 tablespoons chipotle pepper sauce 1 tablespoon honey 6 chicken breasts (8 ounces each) 1 orange, cut into wedges 1 can (28 ounces) baked beans Mix orange juice concentrate, chipotle pepper sauce and honey until blended and ...
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Pettisville Club Helps Students Be Successful
by D. J. Neuenschwander Special to the Buckeye
      Many schools have clubs for students. There are chess clubs, Future Farmer clubs, sports clubs, and drama clubs. But one club at Pettisville junior high is a bit different from the norm. This year, Pettisville seventh graders may join Club Success, a club that meets during the sixth period of th...
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Pettisville Kindergarten Meetings Set For April 1
      Pettisville Elementary will hold an informational meeting for parents of children who are eligible for kindergarten next fall. Tuesday night, April 1, at 7 p.m. in the school library. Children who will be five years old by Aug. 1 are eligible. Parents who enroll a child should call the school.
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