2016-08-03

Are Your Child’s Vaccinations Up To Date?



With the first day of school at Archbold and Pettisville only three weeks away, parents must remember to make sure their children’s vaccinations are up-to-date. Vaccines aren’t just for children entering kindergarten. Ohio law also requires additional vaccines for incoming seventh and twelfth graders, according to the Fulton County Health Department. Incoming Kindergarten Before kindergarten, most children need to receive […]

Elda E. Zimmerman



Elda E. Zimmerman, age 89 years, of Archbold, passed away on Monday, Aug. 1, 2016, at the Defiance Inpatient Hospice. She was born on Feb. 2, 1927, in Groveland, Ill., to Alvin and Matilda Birkey. She received Jesus as her personal Savior as a youth. She married Charles L. Zimmerman on Jan. 24, 1947. A great homemaker, Elda was a […]

Burkholder Improving, To Be Released Soon



Gibson Burkholder, 15, Ridgeville Corners, is expected to be released soon from the Mercy St. Vincent Medical Center, Toledo, after he was involved in a Tuesday, July 26 two-vehicle crash that claimed a life. Burkholder was a passenger in a car driven by Warren J. Robison, 16, Toledo, which was traveling south on St. Rt. 15. Other passengers were Maya […]

News from the Pew & Pulpit



Archbold Evangelical Sunday: Nick Hudson and worship team, music, offertory; Scott Seigman, scripture. Message, “Psalm 103: Clinging to Dust,” Jesse Kahler. Central Mennonite Sunday: Bev Miller, Ralph & Carolyn Metzler, greeters; Anita, Kate & Leah Roth, music leaders; Leslie Nafziger, Duane Beck, Anita Roth, offertory; Kate & Lynn Roth, scripture readers. Message, “Hero*,” David Elkins; prayer, Regina Wenger. Lockport Mennonite […]

Senior Citizen Menu



Week of Aug. 8-12 MONDAY: hot chicken sandwich, seasoned potato wedges, creamy coleslaw, baked apples. TUESDAY: kielbasa w/ kraut or roast pork, smashed red potatoes, peas w/onions, diced fresh fruit. WEDNESDAY: minestrone soup, ham & cheese sandwich or turkey sandwich, broccoli salad, jello w/fruit. THURSDAY: beef pot roast, boiled potatoes, sliced carrots, mandarin oranges, yogurt. FRIDAY: bbq pork sandwich, tator […]

Public Meetings



Trustees Clinton Township Trustees, Thursday, Aug. 4, 1 p.m., 5736 Co. Rd. 15-1, Wauseon. German Township Trustees, Monday, Aug. 8, 7 p.m., township building, 305 W. Mechanic St., Archbold. Franklin Township Trustees, Monday, Aug. 8, 7:30 p.m., Franklin Township Building, Zone. Park Board Ridgeville Park Board, Tuesday, Aug. 9, 7 p.m., Ridgeville Fire Station. Park Board Archbold Village Park Board, […]

Births



Fulton Co. Health Center July 21: Isabel & Matt Strader, Wauseon, girl; Alyssa Hazlett, Wauseon, boy. July 22: Samantha Currier, Wauseon, boy; Candace & Jonathon Perkins, Wauseon, boy. July 26: Myra & Andrew St. John, Pioneer, boy.

Organizations



Cancer Support Brunch with Cancer Survivors group, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 11:30 a.m., The Union Street Grill, Bryan. Living With Cancer support group, Thursday, Aug. 4&18, 7 p.m., Bryan Community Center, Buffalo Rd. Nursing Mom’s Group Nursing Mom’s Group, Thursday, Aug. 4, 10 a.m., Crossroads Church, 845 E. Leggett St., Wauseon.

Basselman Commissioned As An Associate In Ministry



Steve Basselman was recently commissioned by the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) as an Associate in Ministry. Associates in Ministry are rostered lay leaders in the ELCA that have made an occupational commitment for work in the church and are commissioned by the church to provide ministry leadership in specific areas of concentration. Those areas of commitment can include […]

Fayette School Levy Passes

Issue Unofficially Passes 235-198

Voters in the Gorham-Fayette school district approved a $1.4-millio bond issue and an additional 1.1-mill permanent improvement levy 235-198, Tuesday, Aug. 2, in a special levy.The results are unofficial.The bond issue money will be used to construct a 2,900 sq. ft. addition to the school ag lab and to expand outdoor athletic facilities.-Posted 8.2, 9:14 pm