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Common Pleas Court Judge James Barber administers the oath of office to county officers starting new terms of office this year. These included (l-r) Sheriff Darrell Merrilat (beginning his 7th term), Commissioner Paul Barnaby (beginning his 3rd term), Clerk of Courts Mary Gype (beginning her 9th term), County Treasurer Beverly Schlosser (beginning her 2nd term), County Recorder Sandra Barber (beginning her 4th term), Commissioner Dean Genter (beginning his 3rd term) and County Proscutor Scott Haselman (beginning his 1st term). Unable to attend, but to be sworn in later were County Coroner Dr. Harry Murtiff and County Engineer Frank Onweller. The Wauseon VFW made a donation of a projector to be used in the crime prevention program. Making the donation is post commander Lawrence Hite. He is flanked by Assistant Chief Brad Weber and Patrolman Dick Unger. Ella Marie New, the first baby of this year, was given the name of her late great-grandmother, with whom mother Heather Borton shared a close relationship. (Photo by David J. Coehrs)
Gyllyan Briell was the only name Paul and Tiffany Proper of Montpelier could agree upon for the last baby born in 2008. (Photos by David J. Coehrs) Honoring justice In honor of ÒJustice in America Young Indians win tourney The Wauseon Junior High wrestling team competed in the 12 team Toledo Central Catholic dual meet tournament this past Friday, Jan. 2. The Indians wrestled very well and won five dual meet matches in a row to capture the Team Championship trophy. Indians win tourney The Wauseon Indians captured the Buffalo Wild Wings Tournament Championship on Saturday with a 45-37 victory over Evergreen. The Vikings won the previous meeting between the teams. Above, Colt Humbert of Wauseon lays the ball in as Evergreen's Brock Bates defends. Humbert led the Indians wtih 14 points. (Photo by Jaycee Riley)
Ashlee Polkinghorn of Swanton is double teamed by Rossford under the basket. Swanton's Renee Kissling reaches for the ball against Rossford on Monday. (Photos by Patty Stambaugh)
Tyler Hilton drives to the basket against Northwood on Saturday. (Photos by Patty Stambaugh) Michael Deffely goes up strong to the basket for two of his 20 points as his team welcomed Archbold into the Birdhouse for the first time since 1968. (Photo by Jaycee Riley, zrphoto.net) Swanton's Danielle Bezeau drives to the hoop against Rossford. She had a game-high 14 points.
Louis Miller of Swanton drives to drive along the baseline against Northwood. Swanton's Tyler Hilton passed the ball against the Patriots. (Photos by Drew Stambaugh)
Years of service awards Dave's Sand and Stone, Inc., dba Grieser Transportation, honored employees with service awards at their recent Christmas party. Joe Horwath, Jason Grieser, Dick Neill and Christina Avina received 15 years of service awards. Dave Grieser recieved an award for 30 years of service. From Left to Right: Joe Horwath, Jason Grieser, Dick Neill, Christina Avina, and Dave Grieser. (Courtesy Photo) Addison Louise Baldwin Jordan Toland of Swanton takes a shot against Patrick Henry. He had eight rebounds in the game.
Winter's arrivel came in and gave us all a big, cold announcement that it was here for real. Despite the snow followed by rain and ice covering roads and making driving difficult, the winter weather also provided a bit of recreation for county youth. Above, some kids took advantage of the icy snow to slip and slide. There was just a bit of confusion on this icy run down Homecoming Park's hill Sunday as some kids found themseleves going in opposite directions. (Photo by Norris Ledyard) Michael Jon Parker Icy beauty The wintry weather of the last week did also provide some beauty as the ice covered the foliage in Fulton County and gave a glistening look to all it touched. (Photo by Patty Stambaugh) Sam Miller of Archbold tries to get past Brock Bates of Evergreen Thursday.

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