2012-11-07

Golden Notes Of Archbold’s Memorable Past



Ten Years AgoWednesday, Nov. 6, 2002 Headline– DD Board Replacement Levy Passes, New Millage Defeated Council questioned why the intersection of Co. Rds. B-C and 24 was changed to a four-way stop. Kevin Morton, councilman, said the change was made without any communication or warning from the trustees, and that he has received phone calls and personal visits complaining about […]

Columbia Outguns Streaks 39-34



Archbold made the long trip to Columbia Station, Saturday, Nov. 3, to face the Columbia Raiders in the first round of the Division V football playoffs. It was a long ride home as the Raiders celebrated their first playoff victory in four tries, a 39-34 old-fashioned shootout. “I am proud of our kids,” said Bryan Miller, AHS head coach. “The […]

Organizations



Cancer Support Brunch with Survivors group, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 11:30 a.m., The Union Street Grill, Bryan. Speaker: JB Orendorff. M&Ms Club Moms and Munchkins Support Club, Monday, Nov. 12, 6:30 p.m., Archbold Evangelical Church, 705 Lafayette St. For mothers of children birth through kindergarten. SAHC Stryker Area Heritage Council Board of Trustees, Thursday, Nov. 8, 7 p.m., Stryker Depot, 203 […]

Births



Fulton Co. Health Center Oct. 26: Brooke Stiriz, Wauseon, girl. Oct. 27: Tabatha Downs, Montpelier, boy; Amy & Jeffrey Shaffer, Fayette, girl. Oct. 28: Chasidy Plassman, McClure, girl; Carolina & Juventino Valencia, Wauseon, boy.

What’s Going On?



Jim and Nancy Roynon have a new granddaughter, Cara Jean Roynon, daughter of Colin and Jenelle Roynon. ––– Marilyn Grieser celebrated her 76th birthday, Nov. 4. ––– Roger Roth celebrated his 75th birthday, Nov. 8. ––– Those serving with missions and outreach ministries from our community: Lane Stopher, in Serbia; Mark and Sarah Schoenhals, Thailand; Gerald King, Ukraine; Linda Riegsecker, […]

Zedaker Is Fairlawn Resident Of The Month



Virginia “Ginny” Zedaker is the November Resident of the Month at Fairlawn Haven Retirement Community. Born Dec. 7, 1917, to Ed and Florence (Kuhn) Nickerson, she had two sisters, Velmie and Irene, and one brother, Wayne. Virginia grew up near Fayette and went to a country school. She completed eighth grade and began working in a factory. Over the years […]

News from the Pew & Pulpit



Archbold Evangelical Sunday: prelude; Nick Hudson, worship leader, scripture; Jerry Lugbill, prayer; offertory, “It Is Well,” worship band. Message, “Kingdom Thinkers,” Jesse Kahler and Steve Nelson, guest pastor from Brookside Church, Fort Wayne, Ind. Second service: praise and worship by Nick Hudson, worship team and band; “The Stand,” “It Is Well,” offertory. Message same as first service. Wednesday: Alive for […]

Seven Firms Recognized For Years Of Service By Archbold Chamber



Seven businesses were honored for their years of service by the Archbold Area Chamber of Commerce at its annual meeting and Citizen of the Year banquet, Thursday, Nov. 1. 10 Years •DynaCal, an Internetbased calendar and scheduling program, started as a web application that Sonit Systems, Archbold, built for the Fort Wayne, Ind. school district. Sonit and Arlan Yoder partnered […]

Autos Collide On St. Rt. 2



A two-vehicle collision occurred on St. Rt. 2 in front of the Sauder Village complex at 11:54 am, Saturday, Nov. 3. The Archbold police report states a car driven by Mary B. Collins, 59, Liberty Center, was traveling east on the highway, and attempted to turn south into a parking lot near the Doughbox Bakery, about two-tenths of a mile […]

Rohrs Honored As 2012 Citizen Of The Year




“Now I want you all to hear something,” said Cecily Rohrs, well-known local activist for the disadvantaged. Speaking to the audience at the Thursday, Nov. 1 Archbold Area Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and Citizen of the Year banquet, she continued, “I know what you’re thinking. “Poor Jerry.” The Jerry she referred to is her husband, Jerry Rohrs, 2012 Citizen […]