New Fayette School 85% Complete
      One wall of the gym at the new Gorham-Fayette School is dominated by a mural of an eagle, wings spread wide, talons outstretched. "Uptown (in the old school building) we have a big beautiful eagle on the wall," said Russell Griggs, district superintendent.
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New School Nearly Complete
     Russell Griggs, superintendent of the Gorham-Fayette School District, points out some of the features in one of the music rooms at the new Fayette School. See article, page 13.- photo by David Pugh
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Teeter Totter
     Youngsters were enjoying a break in the weather Sunday, April 6, by playing on the teeter-totter in the Kiddie Korral at Memorial Park. From left: Brooke Kohler, 8; Chase Kohler, 6; Lucas Rupp, 9; Reagan Kohler, 4; Madison Kohler, 10; and Natalie Rupp, 11, all of Archbold. The Archbold Wastewater Tr...
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FCCLA Plants Pinwheels
     Members of the Archbold High School FCCLA (Family, Community, & Career Leaders of America) planted pinwheels as part of the Pinwheels for Prevention campaign. Each pinwheel represents a reported case of child abuse or neglect in Fulton County in 2006. There were 354 cases reported. From left: Jordan...
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Zoning Board Approves Hulshof Garage Variance
      Archbold Board of Zoning Appeals recently approved a garage variance for Bill Hulshof, 703 West Holland St. The board unanimously approved the request during the BZA meeting, Thursday, April 10. Hulshof plans a two-vehicle garage addition to his home. His existing garage is being incorporated int...
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Mock Accident At Pettisville
     The Pettisville High School FFA Healthy Lifestyles Committee, in cooperation with the Wauseon Fire Department, staged a mock accident at PHS, Friday, April 11 for high school students. John Poulson, FFA advisor, said it was staged to remind students to Be Smart, Be Safe, Be Sober for the coming prom...
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Archbold Area Foundation Assets Nearing $900,000
      The total assets of the Archbold Area Foundation are nearing $900,000, Don Spohler, Foundation president, told the Archbold Area Chamber of Commerce Monday. Speaking at the chamber noon luncheon, Spohler said when the Foundation started about 25 years ago, all assets were invested in certificates...
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