2009-12-23

United Way Probably Won’t Reach Goal



Gina Saaf, executive director of the Fulton County United Way, said this year’s fund drive probably won’t reach its goal of $265,000. “We’re still taking donations through the end of the year, but we’re not projecting that we will reach our goal. We hope to get in the 90% range,” she said. As of Monday, Saaf reported the United Way […]

Honeymoons In Belize



Mandy Denise Kronmiller, Fort Wayne, Ind., and Levi Jordan Rupp, Archbold, exchanged wedding nuptials at 5 p.m., June 13, 2009, at St. Martin’s Lutheran Church, Archbold. Paul Reichert and Ron Williams were the officiating pastors. Music was presented by Steve Basselman, organist. Soloists were Tiffany Kronmiller, sister of the bride, and Deb Schnitkey. The bride wore an ivory satin pick-up […]

Wilsons Celebrate 50th Anniversary



John Wilson and Joanne Sue Beck, Archbold, were married Dec. 26, 1959, at Archbold Evangelical Mennonite Church, Archbold. Rev. Harry Bertsche officiated the ceremony. The couple has three children: Jill (Geoff) Ludlow, Visalia, Calif; Jamie (Tom) Beck, Pettisville; and John Andrew (Darlene) Wilson II, Forest. They have 13 grandchildren and one great-grandson. The Wilsons celebrated with their entire family for […]

Honor Students



Several area graduates were named to the dean’s list for the fall 2009-10 quarter at Ohio Northern University. •Ryan D. Christman, son of Erich and Lynne, Archbold. •Jacquelyn R. Dunn, daughter of William and Mary, Archbold. •Gene A. Goering, III, son of Gene and Karen, Archbold. •Lauren L. Rupp, daughter of Phillip and Judith, Archbold. •Zachary A. Voll, son of […]

Sauder Offers Remake Of Erie’s Original Table



At the urging of a national discount store chain, Sauder Woodworking is offering a special, limited-production edition of the table that created an industry. Sauder company officials displayed the table, first introduced in 1951, at the 2009 Las Vegas Market, one of the nation’s top furniture industry showcases. At the show, they were approached by buyers from the discount chain, […]

Couple Resides In Toledo



Shauna Lea Graber, Toledo, and Jason Cloyd Rasor, Toledo, exchanged wedding vows at 3 p.m., May 30, 2009, at North Point Church, Toledo. Patrick Schwenk was the officiating pastor. Music was presented by the quintet of Jan David, Mary Lou Thomas, Geraldine Kruse, Larry Kruse, aunts and uncle of bride; and James Graber, father of the bride. Kathleen Reynolds was […]

William J. “Bill” Clair



William J. “Bill” Clair, age 85 years, of Archbold, passed away Sunday morning, Dec. 20, 2009, at the CHP Defi- ance Area In- Patient Hospice Center. He was born Aug. 24, 1924, near Archbold, the son of Henry and Mabel (Seiler) Clair, and married Ruth Johnson on Oct. 26, 1946. A resident of the Wauseon area many years before moving […]

What Christmas Is About



For the past few weeks, voices from the television have screeched and caterwauled that Christmas is here, and it’s time to go out and buy big, expensive presents for everybody. While there will be ripped and torn wrapping paper and empty boxes scattered around the house, Christmas isn’t really about presents. It’s not new luxury cars with giant bows, flat […]

Golden Notes Of Archbold’s Memorable Past



Ten Years Ago Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999 Lynn Aschliman, outgoing member of the Archbold Area School Board, received a framed drawing by Sue Hurst, AHS art teacher, from board member Bob Aschliman. Lynn retired from the board after 12 years. Angie Gomez, ace Archbold senior softball pitcher, signed a letter of intent Dec. 8 to play Division I college softball […]

JR HIGH SPORTS DIGEST



Archbold 8th Grade Girls Basketball   The Streaks had their first home game when Pettisville visited, Tuesday, Dec. 15. The Streaks took a commanding 29-12 halftime lead and won 40-16. Jesse Fidler led the way with 18 points and 7 rebounds. Other scoring: Cassidy Wyse, 6; Krista Leupp, Jen Gerken, 4 each; Lexi Ramirez, Kayla Leaser, 3 each; Bailey Short, […]