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By: Georgia Rindler

Carlee and Charlie are in their
second season as Advance Clowns for
the Kelly Miller Circus. Before that,
they entertained at schools, churches,
parades and many community events, but
specialized in childrens birthday parties.
And in their previous lives, they were
regular folks working in more typical
professions. Sherri was a childcare
provider at a YMCA when her interest
in this entertainment art sparked. The
local library had information on makeup,
juggling, skits, jokes and most important,
clown history. For two years she was
self-taught, getting the majority of her
training from books. One day while those
in her care were napping she took a stab
at balloon sculpting. When the children
discovered the animals, she realized she
was hooked. Conventions and continuing
education on clowning filled her free
time. David wasnt sure that this was a
positive interest. The makeup, costumes,
books, props and travel were all adding
up to quite a bit of money. He finally
agreed to attend a convention with Sherri.
There was to be a parade at a local mall
as part of the event. Thoughtfully, Sherri
had made a costume for him so he could
be partake of the fun. Good-naturedly,
he went along as a member of the group.
After the parade, a little girl ran up and
gave him a hug. Overhearing her tell her
mother that she hugged a clown changed
him a little, and Charlie was born that
day.
Sherri and David Shepard were
married in Sarasota, Florida in 1993.
Together they have been clowning since
1995. As part of Circus Sarasotas Humor
Therapy Laughter Unlimited, they
made visits to nursing homes and assisted
living facilities. They also coached some
of the acts for Sarasotas Sailor Circus
when they werent performing with any
of the other shows in their home state of
Florida. Before running off to join the
circusI guess it really does happen
Sherri was the school-age coordinator
and summer camp director for Sarasotas
Memorial Hospitals Child Care Centers.
David was employed by the State of
Floridas Department of Children and
Families. Make-up and costume do not
make a clown. That comes from the
heart. Sherri and David put their souls
into Carlee and Charlie to make them the
best clowns possible. For them its more
than just entertaining or an act. The look
in the eyes of a child or adult reflecting
the magic of the moment, make the silly
skits and jokes meaningful.
They will be on the road until mid-
October, traveling in their forty foot
motor home with their two dogs, Kazoo
and Rusty. You might have seen their
clown car, OTTO, last week. Carlee
was in Coldwater, making stops at the
library, school and Briarwood Village,
promoting the circus which will be in
town on Tuesday, May 22nd.
The life of a clown isnt all fun and
games. But when you love what you are
doing, the friends you encounter along the
way turn the miles into smiles and make
the time away from home worthwhile.
Clowns bring big smiles to Coldwater
The award is named for long time
Northwest District Board member Mac
Morrison. It is given to individuals that
are nominated by their peers for their
outstanding service and contributions
to the youth of the Northwest District.
It is an honor that is given to recognize
achievements that would often go
unnoticed.
At this time it is my honor to
recognize Tim Boeckman for the Mac
Morrison Lifetime Service Award.
Mr. Boeckman is a 1972 graduate
of Marion Local High School where he
played football and ran track. He attended
Tri StateUniversity from 1972-1976 and
continued his track career. He started
his career teaching Physical Education
at Lima Perry High School from 1977-
1981 and then was hired as the business
teacher and head football coach at St.
Henry in 1981. He now serves as the
Athletic Director.
Tim is a member of the Tri State
Athletic Hall of Fame and the Ohio High
School Football Coaches Association
Hall of Fame. He has been the advisor
to the athletic booster club officers and
has been instrumental in providing
the impetus for the development and
improvement of the athletic facilities.
Some of these improvements include:
weight room facility, all-weather track,
storage buildings, lighting for the football
and baseball stadiums, and bleachers
for the football, baseball, and softball
stadiums .
Some of Tims coaching
accomplishments are football coach
with a record of 195-57-3, four state
championship titles- 1990,1992, 1994,
and 1995, two state runner ups- 1996
and 1999, seven MAC championships-
1986, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, and
1996, eleven state playoff appearances
coached forty-seven all ohio player,
twenty-one division one players and
numerous players in lower divisions,
and nineteen state championships during
his tenure as athletic director in several
different sports.
Tim has been married to his wife
Denise for thirty-four years and they
have four children Trent, Holly, Todd,
and Toby and five grandchildren.
Tim has been a positive influence on
countless students and athletes during his
thirty on year career at St. Henry High
School. He is known and respected
throughout the state for his football
coaching accomplishments.
One recommendations says, Fellow
administrators place a high value on
Tims opinion because he always does
what is best for the league. He is able
to see the big picture and how best to
support the goals for the whole league,
not just one member.
Another comments says, The
legacy Tim leaves at St. Henry High
School is remarkable-and possibly- not
repeatable.
Tim says that, Watching young men
and young ladies compete and helping
them to improve over their career to
become better athletes and students, is
the best part of his job.
We are pleased to recognize Tim
Boeckman as a 2012 Mac Morrison
Award Winner.
Mac Morrison Lifetime Service Award Winner
THE MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE
Page 2 May 17, 2012
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Ten Behavior Myths in Dogs
During the veterinary exam, we are often addressed about an animals behavior. Is it just the puppy or will he out grow
this or how do I make them quit this behavior are just a few of the issues that pet owners ask about. Over the course of the
next couple of weeks, I will address some of these questions. If your pet is exhibiting any sort of aggressive or worrisome
behavior, you should seek the advice of your veterinarian to address any issue that you have concerns about. There are
many misconceptions about a dogs behavior, and we will try to help you see the truth behind these. We have been hearing
in the media these days many issues on pet aggression. As we will address with some advice from Dr. Valerie Tynes, a
behavioral specialist, aggression is only one behavioral issue that threatens the quality of a pets life.
Its embarrassing to talk to my vet about my pets behavior, because I feel I am the cause of the problem.
Do not hesitate to ask your veterinarian about any problem that may affect your pets health and well-being. Most
problems are manageable if not curable. The sooner you seek qualified advice, the more likely you can successfully treat
the problem.
Avariety of factors play a role in the development of behavior problems, such as genetics, early experiences (especially
between the 4th and 14th weeks of age), and their environment. You can contribute to worsening the problems with
inappropriate training methods, but it is highly unlikely that you caused the problem. Medications and medical conditions
can contribute to behavior changes. Your veterinarian is the best and first person you should consult when your pet starts
to exhibit questionable behaviors.
I should not take my puppy to puppy classes until he has been fully vaccinated because he will get sick.
The critical period for socialization for your puppy is from the fourth week to the fourteenth week of age. This is a
crucial time where your puppy learns about his environment, other dogs, and people. Poorly socialized dogs are more
likely to exhibit behaviors that make unsuitable pets. This can result in relinquishment to an animal shelter or euthanasia.
Unfortunately the likelihood of death sue to poor socialization is greater than the likelihood of illness or death due to
contagious diseases.
Puppy classes should: mix puppies of similar age, require the first set of vaccinations several days before the class,
be held on a surface that can be sanitized, clean all waste and disinfect the soiled area immediately, and not allow any
puppies in class that show signs of illness.
Proper socialization early can save a pets life. It is the best way to ensure that you end up with a pet that is well
adjusted. Proper socialization is the key to you and your pets happiness for years to come.
The reason my dog is aggressive/fearful/shy is because they were abused as a puppy.
No matter the cause, dogs that exhibit these types of behavior frequently may be suffering and need to be evaluated
by your veterinarian. These animals can be helped in many ways. Proper socialization may be even more critical in
these individuals. Abuse may be a possibility in dogs whose exact histories are unknown, but the most common cause of
fearful behavior is inadequate or inappropriate socialization. Fearful behavior is also heritable. Some dogs are born with a
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Brad Chuck Bev
Donald L. Baucher, age 73, of
Coldwater, Ohio, died at 2:31 PM on
Monday, May 14, 2012 at his home. He
was born August 18, 1938 in Celina,
Ohio to the late Edward & Mabel
(Mills) Baucher. Mass of Christian
Burial will be held at 10:30 AM on
Thursday, May 17, 2012 at Holy Trinity
Catholic Church, Coldwater, Ohio with
Fr. Richard Walling, officiating. Burial
will follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery,
Coldwater, Ohio. Friends may call
at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home-
Coldwater on Wednesday from 2:00
PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday from
9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Memorials
may be directed to Kidney Services of
West Central Ohio. Condolences may
be left at hogenkampfh.com.
Margaret Emma Langenkamp,
age 92, of Celina OH, died on
Sunday, May 13, 2012 at her
home. She was born September
30, 1919 in New Weston, Ohio to
the late Joseph G. and Josephine
(Weis) Stammen. Mass of
Christian Burial will be held 10:00
AM on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at
Immaculate Conception Church,
Celina, Ohio. Burial will follow
in Mercer Memory Gardens,
Celina Ohio. Friends may call at
the Hogenkamp Funeral Home-
Coldwater on Friday from 2:00
PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturday
from 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM.
Memorials may be directed to
Immaculate Conception School,
Celina, Ohio. Condolences may
be left at hogenkampfh.com.
Please join us in Celebrating
Dennis Homans 80
th
Birthday
Open House from 1:30 PM to
4:30 PM
Sunday, May 20, 2012
At the Harvest Barn located on
the family farm
At 6915 Olding Road,
Maria Stein, OH 45860
Homans 80th
birthday
area birth
Baby Girl
Knapschaefer
Jay and Lori (Osterholt)
Knapschaefer of Coldwater
announced the birth of their
daughter, Annalise Marie
Knapschaefer, on April 27
at 4:44 a.m. at the Mercer
Health Hospital in Coldwater.
She weighed 6 pounds and 2
ounces and was 18.5 inches
long.
Maternal grandparents are
Mark and Marie Osterholt
of Fort Recovery. Paternal
grandparents are Mike and Rita
Knapschaefer of Coldwater.
Maternal great-grandparents
are Aloys and Cleopha Link
of Fort Recovery and Tom and
Emily Osterholt of Portland,
Indiana.
Frank Moskowitz, publisher
of the Buckeye Sports Bulletin,
was the speaker at the May 8,
2012, meeting of the Coldwater
Kiwanis Club. The Buckeye
Sports Bulletin is published
24 times each year, weekly
during the football season and
bi-weekly or monthly at other
times of the year. It is devoted
to the coverage of Ohio State
University sports and has about
30,000 subscribers. Frank is a
native of Washington, D.C.,
who has degrees from both
Michigan State and Ohio State.
He earned a Masters in English
from Ohio State and began his
working career as a junior high
teacher, but shortly switched to
journalism. Frank discussed
the changes that have occurred
at Ohio State. He said Coach
Tressel instilled a feeling of
pride in being a Buckeye.
When the scandal surfaced
over the players sale of
memorabilia, it was difficult for
the university to get away from
a very successful recent past
and move ahead. He felt the
university had to come up with
a blockbuster coaching hire to
move ahead. He thought Luke
Fickell was put in a challenging
situation but handled it well.
Urban Meyer has an entirely
new system to install and
must deal with extremely high
expectations from Ohio State
fans. Beating Michigan will be
very important.
Kiwanis
news
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I made a cell phone call
just the other day to a good
friend not thinking that he and
his wife were going to take a
cruise and I had forgotten the
date of their trip. As it turned
out they had just left Barcelona
Spain and were on the ocean
trip. You cannot imagine just
how surprised I was that I was
connected to a cell phone over
all that distance. And it was as
if he were right in the room with
me. I still think just how far we
have come with the technology
is unbelievable. I think back
to the old party lines we used
to talk on and realize just how
funny they were. Ill bet there
are lots of you out there that
remember those days also. It
makes one wonder just how far
this technology stuff will go. I
am sure it will surprise all of
us.
Well the rains have come
and the fields of corn look
very good. Lets just hope the
weather continues to cooperate
and this will be good year for
the corn and beans. And all us
non-farmers can have all the
good food we want and need.
I dont think many of us, me
included, realize just how bad
we need the farmers and all
their hard work. One of these
days I am going to do some
research and see just how we do
get all the food we put on our
table. That should be a worth
while project.
Until next week if you
happen to meet a service man
or women be sure and stop and
thank them for all they do. We
wouldnt have all that we have
today were it not for all the
service men and women who
serve their country and defend
our freedoms.
Thats My Opinion.............
Whats Yours??
From the Archives of The Mercer
County Chronicle
10 YEARS AGO (2002)
R C S Construction has announced
that it has purchased the Mersman
building on West Wayne Street in
Celina. Randy Bruns, President hopes
to be able to use most of the buildings
600,000 square feet of space.
Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey
stated that his office is receiving many
calls about traffic jams along Route
127 near Johnston Road where many
spectators are stopping to watch the
nearby Eagles nest.
The Coldwater Park Board
approved Wayne Millers request
for a Grand Lake Mariners Camp
in Coldwater Park for students ages
7-16 in July.
25 YEARS AGO (1987)
Randy Kremer, a senior at
Coldwater High School and son
of Roger and Barbara Kremer, has
joined elite company by being named
a 1987 National Merit Scholar, one of
168 students from Ohio.
Father Glen Perin, a fixture at Holy
Trinity Catholic Church for the past
11 years, will be assigned to another
parish in the Cincinnati Archdiocese
after a trip to Brazil, where he served
from 1968 to 1976.
The Coldwater Cavaliers capped
an undefeated MAC baseball season
last Tuesday evening as Scott Eyink
fired a no-hitter to defeat New
Knxville 16-0.
50 YEARS AGO (1962)
On May 22, Marion High School
will graduate 37 seniors. Valedictorian
of the class is Marvin Schulte, son of
Mr. and Mrs. Clem Schulte, and the
Salutatorian is Sarah Gagel, daughter
of Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Gagel.
The Frigidare division of General
Motors has produced its 40 millionth
product, a 13-cubic-foot Frost-Proof
refrigerator-freezer, according to Tom
Buschar, Coldwater Frigidare dealer.
A fire, believed caused by sparks
from a running tractor, destroyed
the barn on the Leo Fella farm, on
Burrville Road on Wednesday. A
tractor, corn planter, grain drill and
200 bales of hay and straw were
destroyed.
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MONDAY-THURSDAY 8-8 FRIDAY 8-7 SATURDAY 8-6 SUNDAY 9-4
(MS) -- Graduation season is
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graduate that means finding an ap-
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frustration, and money.
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We give the book to all our fresh-
men.
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Eighth Grade Grads. For the 8th
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and when to do it.
Too many people think prepa-
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Cheryl Rilly, and thats a big and a
costly mistake not only financially,
but in terms of stress and frustra-
tion.
Graduation gifts that keep on giving
May 17, 2012 Page 5
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Rainshadow Road
By Lisa Kleypas
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Rainshadow Road, by
Lisa Kleypas, will make a
relaxing summer read on
the beach or on the backyard
patio. It is a romantic story that
brings in family dynamics,
friendships, lovers, and the
interesting topic of stained
glass. The story line begins
with the illness of a young
Alice and the strains puts
on the family and especially older sister,
Lucy, to always protect and placate her
through the years. At a young age Lucy
knows she wants to work with stained
glass after a piece of beautiful glass
comes to life as an imagined fire fly.
The adult stained glass artist, Lucy
Marinn, of Friday Harbor, Washington,
is stunned when her fianc of several
years announces that he wants to break
off the relationship. He claims she is too
focused on her work and does not give
him enough of her attention. That is
topped off with the announcement that he
is having a relationship with her younger
sister, Alice.
Their wedding announcement throws
her off guard and fills her with resentment
and ill will toward all males.
Enter the dysfunctional Nolan brothers
and their problems growing
up with alcoholic parents.
Sam Nolan owes ex-fianc
friend, Kevin, a big favor, so
when Kevin suggests Sam
date Lucy to help get him
back into the good graces of
the family, Sam agrees and
invites Lucy to dinner. He
is up front with the scheme
and the two become friendly.
Lucy is injured in a biking
accident and at the urging
of friends Sam takes her in to care for
her. His house is huge, beautiful, and has
markings of an previously stained glass
window that catches Lucys eye and she
desires to reproduce the window for Sam.
Committed bachelor, Sam falls for Lucy
and you can probably guess the rest of the
story but I promise a few surprises along
the way. I recommend this as a new to
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words and keeps your interest. I am now
enjoying her historical fiction, Seduce
Me at Sunrise, which is set in the 19th
century London and deals with gypsies.
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Celina Couple Receives Albert Heckler
Award from Cheryl Ann Programs
Louis and Dorothy Hoyng never imagined that theyd be-
come involved with Cheryl Ann Programs.
They were raising three happy, healthy boys in their Celina
home. Louie operated his custom upholstery shop next door,
and Dorothy worked in the high school cafeteria. They were a
typical family.
Then a very atypical thing happened. Their middle son,
Brian, was struck by lightning in 1981 when he was 16. With
that bolt out of the blue, the Hoyngs lives changed forever.
The odds of being struck by lightning are one in 280,000,
but the Hoyngs couldnt afford to spend much time thinking
about their terrible luck. They had a son who needed them
more than he ever had. The first years after Brians accident,
which left him with severe disabilities, were very difficult,
they said, as they searched for someone who could help them
help Brian.
Their school district helped as much as it could.Finally, then-
Superintendent Ralph Stelzer recommended a place the Hoyngs
knew about but had never visited as parents: Cheryl Ann.
Cheryl Ann was the best thing that ever happened to us,
Louie Hoyng said. It gave Brian his life back.
The people of Cheryl Ann helped Brian with his everyday
life. They gave him a place to go and jobs to do. He made new
friends, and enjoyed everything about his experiences there,
up to and including the bus ride out to Mud Pike.
When he would see Sam Morden (his bus aide) he would
just smile, and the people in Adult Day Services really knew
how to make him laugh, Dorothy Hoyng said.
It wasnt long before the Hoyngs were finding ways to re-
pay Cheryl Ann for its help. They were regular volunteers.
Louie Hoyng completed upholstery jobs for the unique
equipment used at Cheryl Ann, and often, said Superintendent
Mike Overman, Louie would forget to send us a bill. He
also served a term on the county MRDD board and was the
board president.
For all that, and for their tireless advocacy on behalf of
their son, the Hoyngs received the Albert Heckler Award at
the staff appreciation banquet in March. The award is given
each year to a Cheryl Ann family that exemplifies service and
advocacy.
The Hoyngs both served as good examples of first-rate
advocates for their son, Overman said. They rarely ever
missed a day spending time with him, and they always spoke
up to be sure his needs were being met. They were really spe-
cial parents for Brian, and really good supporters of our pro-
gram.
Brian Hoyng died in February 2008 at the age of 43. In the
years after the lightning strike he taught his family a lot about
patience, hope, endurance and acceptance. He introduced the
Hoyngs to a world they had only seen from the outsidebut it
was a world where they found welcome and acceptance.
We met some wonderful people during our years at Cheryl
Ann, Dorothy Hoyng said. They worked their hearts out
helping us with Brian.
Dorothy and Louis Hoyng
Stateline Writers Meet
At the April meeting of the Stateline Writers Club, members read
profiles they had written about someone, living or dead or make-
believe, and member Eileen Whitsetts special activity of having mem-
bers combine pictures of particular scenes with a person or people
assigned to them to put into that scene brought interesting results.
Sue Miller and Gretchen Bollenbachers proposal for a special
meeting designed to attract new members was described and approved.
Members will be hosted by the Coldwater Public Library in June for
a reading of their best work.
At the next meeting, which will be on Saturday, May 16, mem-
bers will rehearse for their special program in June.
Stateline club members meet the 3rd Saturday of each month at
10 a.m. at the Celina Mercer County Library. Anyone interested in
coming to a meeting or becoming a member is cordially invited to
attend.
Celina Rotary Dog Park Dedicated
BY: BETTY LOU DENNEY/HALL
Opening day at the Celina Rotary Dog Park received
rave revues from the dogs. As the gates opened for the first
time on Tuesday May 12, dogs of all sizes were seen mak-
ing their way to the park to get a chance to run in over 3
acres of wide open spaces of the chain-linked fenced in
area. Small dogs area is an acre and the large dogs have
over 2 acres. The new park, which is one of newest and
biggest things happening in the State Parks around the coun-
try, was made possible due to the efforts of Deborha Borns,
Rotary Club President. Her friend, Darlene Lynskey, is also
working on getting a State Dog Park in her home town of
St. Marys. The two dog lovers along with many volunteers
worked many hours with the help of the State and Craig
Morton, who is the regional manager of Grand Lake St.
Marys. Together they cleared away debris from the previ-
ously unused land. The Park is located at the end of West
Bank Road
Deb Borns saw her idea come to life with the help of the
Celina Rotary Clubs major donation and businesses as well
as individuals who helped with labor and monetary dona-
tions. The idea came to her after visiting another dog park.
At the dedication ceremony Deb thanked many of the
people who made the park possible. Jeff Larmore, Past
Rotary President and Celina City Council Member spoke
as his 150 pound Newfoundland, Bentley checked out the
park. Jeff is also a large contributor to the park in honor of
the recovery of Bentley after he had been lost for several
days. Craig Morton, Regional Manager of State Park Gand
Lake St. Marys and John Hunter, Assistant Chief of the
Division of Parks and Recreation also spoke at the dedica-
tion ceremony. Deb concluded her speech with some wise
lessons that she has learned from her own dogs. A few of
which were: Never leave home without your leach and
your ID. If you stare at someone long enough, you will get
what you want. Last, if it is not wet and sloppy it is not a
real kiss.
One of the many visitors enjoying running free on dedi-
cation day was a lab /poodle mix owned by Dave Hochstien,
professor at Wright State University. He has other dogs at
home but decided to only bring one at a time. He com-
mented that this was the first time his dog had this much
exercise since he got him a year ago.
There are a few small problems to work out with the
park, such as the water faucet would not shut off and there
was a small hole under the fence in the small dog side of
the park, which of course was found by one of the little
furry visitors on dedication day. These problems will be
easily fixed. Memberships ($10) to Fur Ever Friends are
being sold to help with the upkeep of the park. The use of
the park is free to the public. One of the additions they
would like to have is benches added to the park for the
comfort of the owners.
The green stations placed around the fence for the dog
wastes were given at a discount by Florida based company
named DogiPot. Gary Brown, Assistant Operations Man-
ger, heard about the plans for the park and wanted to help
by giving discounts on the pots. The company has all Oxi-
biodegradable bags inside the pots for your dog waste. Gary
flew in from Florida to be a part of the ribbon cutting and
opening of the park. More of their products can be found
by going to: www.propet.org.
If visiting the park remember to follow the rules that are
posted at the entrance. Common sense is your guide such
as:
Dogs should have their current shots
The park has little dog and big dog sections, keep
dogs in their own spaces.
Dont leave dog unattended
Do not bring a dog that shows aggressive behavior
Keep small children under close supervision
Clean up after your own dog
Never bring a dog to the park that has an illness.
These are just a few precautions to remember. Check
the rules before entering the park and you and your dog
will have a great time The Park is open daylight to dark
everyday.
Deb Borns prepares to cut the ribbon at the Dedication of the Celina Rotary Club Dog Park. Helping to hold the ribbon
is Darlene Lynskey and John Hunter, assistant chief of the Ohios Division of Parks and Recreation. On left is Craig
Morton, Regional Manager of Grand Lake St. Marys. Right: Jeff Larmore and Bentley. Photo by Roy Hall.
It was a busy day with the
sheariing! We had twenty-six suri
alpacas from four farms. Coldwater
Creek Alpacas, the host farm,
Ravada Hills, from Salamonia,
Indiana; Humble Shepherds from
Union City; and Coyote Song
Farm from Union City.
Shearing is done once a year
in the spring here in the northern
midwest and Coldwater Creek
Alpacas volunteered to host the
event.
There was a total of 155.9
pounds sheared on Saturday the
12th of May.
Alpaca fiber is judged and
graded on its fineness of each fiber,
(or microns), the luster or shine it
has the density and consistency in
the fiber lock or twist throughout
the alpaca. Also the feeling of
softness and a cool slick feel to the
hand.
Suri fiber can be easily blended
with other types of fiber and when
used alone has a drape and elegant
feel, which is excellent for lace
weight items like shaws, scarves,
etc. It comes in many natural
colors and shows off dyed colors
radiantly.
Artisans use suri fiber for
spinning. Spinners love the feel of
the fiber as it flows through their
fingers and onto the wheel. Knitters
are just discovering this fiber,
but it is catching on like wildfire.
Weavers use it in noncommercial
outwear garments in the brushed
form and now in many new ways.
It is excellent worn next to the skin
for its beauty and elegance.
Items made out of alpaca
is everything from all types of
clothing, blankets, rugs, upholstery
material, hats, purses, art work,
bird nesting material, and many
more items. The fiber can be felted
and used for needle point work
too. Michael Sheets and Darrin
Haupert are also certified shearers
who also own suri alpacas.
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Rev. J. L. Luttrells book,
History of the Auglaize Annual
Conference of the United Brethren
Church, from 1853 to 1891,
gives insight into this church.
In 1845, a United Brethren
Class had been organized at Mr.
and Mrs. Singleton Buxtons
home, by Rev. R. Gillem of
the Miami Conference of the
United Brethren Church. Every
year there was a big meeting at
the Buxton home or barn. The
meetings never lasted more than
two or three days and many souls
were converted. People traveled
a distance of up to twenty five
miles, to worship at this event.
For about 17 years, the church
continued to worship in a private
house, until they built their first
church in 1862 and a second
in 1879. Other churches were
organized in northern Mercer
County. The Spring Valley
United Brethren Radical
Church, and Burnt Wood United
Brethren Liberal Church were
located in Butler Township. The
Montezuma Class of the United
Brethren Church was organized
in Franklin Township in 1845 by
Rev. R. Gillen.
The Ledger of the Regular
Predestinarian Baptist Church
of Christ, located on Chickasaw
Creek, Mercer County, was
brought to me, years ago. Since
I am completing the book about
historical research in Marion
Township, I am studying this
Chickasaw Creek Church, the
Buxton Family and the United
Brethren Church in the 1850s.
This Chickasaw Creek Church
Ledger was dated between 1855
and 1900. The Ledger began
with the Mission Statement:
Church Covenant for Baptized
Members living on Chickasaw
Creek in Mercer County, Ohio:
We agree to enter into a Church
State with each other and do in the
presence of God solemnly unite
and form a Religious Society to
worship God and to celebrate
with Ordinance, maintain His
cause and promote His Honor in
the world, God enabling us to do
so. The statement was followed
with their Articles of Faith,
and Rules of Decorum. These
statements were followed with
the Constitution of the Regular
Predestinarian Baptist Church of
Christ. Signed April 21, 1855.
In pursuance of a request of a
number of Brethren and Sisters
of the Regular Baptist (Old
School) living on Chickasaw
Crick, Mercer County, Ohio,
the following Brethren from the
other church, met in Council to
Constitute them into a Church
from Stillwater Church Darke
County, Ohio Greenville
Association: Elder George
Cottral and Brethren J. B. John
and Wes York, Providence
Church, Darke County, Ohio
Greenville Association; Elder
Malon Peters, Greenville
Association; H.H. Rush.
The committee organized by
choosing Brother Elder Malon
Peters, Moderator and Jacob B.
John, Clerk.
Their List of deaths of
Members of this Regular
Predestinarian Baptist Church
of Christ. was written on
the inside cover of the above
ledger, between 1856 and 1870:
Greenbury Buxton, Catharine
Buxton, Maryann Buxton,
George Buxton, Mary Buxton,
Hannah Bablenge, Dennis Frank,
Catharine Frank, Mariah Buxton,
Seymor Craige, Elizabeth
Craige, John McDonnald,
Mariah McDonnald, James
Houser, Rebecca Jane Hole,
William Worthington. (Several
Members of the Buxton family
are listed.)
Records of regular meetings
were kept from 1855 until the
last entry was made in November
1900: Elder Henry Hole died
September 27, 1900. Saturday,
before the 4
th
Sunday October
1900, Church met according
to appointment. Preaching by
Elder H.E. Purris. Pastor invited
Brothers and sisters to a seat and
privilege with us. The church
chose Sister Bettie Hole as Clerk,
being no male members in the
church after Elder Henry Holes
death. H.E. Purris, Moderator,
and Bettie Hole, Clerk. Saturday
before 4
th
Sunday in November
1900, Church met according to
appointment. Preaching by H.E.
Purris, Pastor. No business,
closed in order. H.E. Purris,
Moderator, Bettie Hole, Clerk.
This is the last entry in this
ledger; it may be that the Church
closed. Do you know about this
Church on Chickasaw Creek?
[The Mercer County
Historical Society President
Joyce Alig, may be contacted at
3054 Burk-St. Henry Road, Saint
Henry, OH 45883, or histalig@
bright.net or 419-678-2614.]
Pleasant Hill Church was
located in Northern Mercer
County, near the home of A.
Shindeldecker, and was the site
of the first session of the Auglaize
Annual Conference of the United
Brethren Church, on September
9, 1853.
The Happy Hearts 4-H club
met on April 30th at advisor
Jan Niekamps house. President
Krista Ranly called the meeting
to order at 6:30. The pledges
were led by Alexis Stammen
and Juliet Pallone. Secretary
Renee Jutte then read the min-
utes.
Under old business the con-
stitution and by laws were ap-
proved by the members. Jill
Kanney made a motion to ap-
prove them and Shannon Mc-
Neil seconded it. Members
were also reminded that the
money collected for Hopefest
had to be turned in by Thurs-
day. Members were also re-
minded that they could invite
a friend to 4-H camp and that
it didnt matter if they were in
4-H or not.
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have to do this year. Members
were also given times for mod-
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est projects and food projects
are to be modeled at 6:00 and
clothing at 7:00 on Sunday of
the fair.. The members were
also reminded that if you took
a clothing project you have to
model it at the fair. The mem-
bers who took cake decorating
projects were also asked if they
had both their books and if they
didnt they received the one
they didnt have already. Mem-
bers were also told that when
they are at the fair if someone
asks to see their badges they
must be presented.
A safety tip was given by
Safety Officer Kelly Jutte to
wear sunscreen in the summer
and a health tip to watch out
for lightning when its storming
was given by Heath Officer Elli
Fullenkamp. The meeting was
then adjourned by Shannon
McNeil and Emily Fortener. A
safety report was given by Viv-
ian Pallone on car safety. Also
demonstrations were given by
Alexis Stammen on how to
make a bow and Shannon Mc-
Neil on how to set a table.
The next meeting will be an-
nounced at a later date.
Happy Hearts 4-H club met
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH
WE TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN SALUTING
ALL OF THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE
SERVED OUR COUNTRY!
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH

Celina
American
Legion
~ POST 210 ~
2510 State Route 703, Celina
419-586-6478 FAX: 419-586-1779
www.alpost210.com
Fort Recovery
VFW
~ UNIT 6515 ~
Commander, Kenneth Lamm
Casey Jones
419-586-4046
Join us for Saturday
& Sunday Breakfast
R E S T AU R A N T R E S T AU R A N T
Hirschfeld
Lifting, Inc.
CELINA, OHIO
Hydraulic Crane Service Office: 419-586-7599
Mobile
Bryan: 419-852-2182
Donna: 419-852-2199
RISH
PLUMBING, INC.
PLUMBING IS OUR BUSINESS!
~ NEW INSTALLATION ~
Sales & Service
115 E. Main Street, Coldwater, Ohio 419-678-2812
Owned & Operated By Mark and Mike Gruss
OH LIC #28130
Chickasaw
VFW
~ #9019 ~
Commander,
Ralph Liette
Celina
Eagles Lodge
~ #1291 ~
On The Lake
MUFFLERS & TIRES, INC.
212 EAST FAYETTE, CELINA
419-586-1518
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
St. Henry
American Legion,
Auxiliary & Sons
~ UNIT 648 ~
American Legion Commander, Bill Freisthler
Auxiliary President, Elaine Grube
SAL Commander, Jim Lefeld
COOPER
FARMS
FORT RECOVERY, OHIO
419-375-4116
Hogenkamp
FUNERAL HOME
COLDWATER, ST. HENRY & MINSTER
Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel
FUNERAL HOME
CELINA, OHIO
www.hogenkampfh.com
~ SINCE 1874 ~
CARRIAGE
WERKES
Specializing In Collisions ~ Foreign & Domestic
FREE ESTIMATES
Open Daily Including Evenings & Saturdays
421 N. EASTERN AVE., ST. HENRY, OHIO 419-678-4530
Coldwater
Knights of
Columbus
~ COUNCIL #1991 ~
Kevin Hess, Grand Knight
Ron Wellman, Deputy Grand Knight
Maria Stein
American
Legion
~ UNIT 571 ~
Mike Mescher, President
De Ruijter Int USA
120 Harvest Drive Coldwater, OH
419-678-3909
We Salute All Our Armed Forces!
Coldwater
American
Legion
~ POST 470 ~
Commander, Ron Stachler
Eichar
DeCurtins
VFW
~ POST 5713 ~
Bob Howell, Commander
We are forever grateful for
your service to our great nation!
JOHN E.
BRUNS
MERCER COUNTY COMMISSIONER
PAID FOR BY BRUNS FOR COMMISSIONER, JENNY BRUNS, TREASURER, 3891 TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD, FORT RECOVERY, OHIO 45846
1950 HAVEMANN ROAD, CELINA, OHIO
419-586-3777
Compliments of
JERRY LAFFIN
Friend Of Agriculture
Road-Bridges-Sewers
Balance Budget
Strong Economic
Development
Were Your Local Connection
To The World
419-942-2222
THE MERCER COUNTY
CHRONICLE
124 West Main Street, Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-2324
News From Your Hometown Area
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Celina
American
Legion
~ POST 210 ~
419-586-6478 FAX: 419-586-1779
www.alpost210.com
Fort Recovery
VFW
~ UNIT 6515 ~
Casey Jones
419-586-4046
& Sunday Breakfast
Hirschfeld
Lifting, Inc.
CELINA, OHIO
Mobile
Bryan: 419-852-2182
Donna: 419-852-2199
RISH
PLUMBING, INC.
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OH LIC #28130
Chickasaw
VFW
~ #9019 ~
Commander,
Ralph Liette
Celina
Eagles Lodge
~ #1291 ~
On The Lake
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St. Henry
American Legion,
Auxiliary & Sons
~ UNIT 648 ~
COOPER
FARMS
FORT RECOVERY, OHIO
419-375-4116
Hogenkamp
FUNERAL HOME
FUNERAL HOME
CELINA, OHIO
www.hogenkampfh.com
~ SINCE 1874 ~
CARRIAGE
WERKES
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Open 0a||y Inc|ud|ng ven|ngs & Saturdays
Coldwater
Knights of
Columbus
~ COUNCIL #1991 ~
Maria Stein
American
Legion
~ UNIT 571 ~
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419-678-3909
Coldwater
American
Legion
~ POST 470 ~
Eichar
DeCurtins
VFW
~ POST 5713 ~
JOHN E.
BRUNS
419-586-3777
Compliments of
JERRY LAFFIN
Road-Bridges-Sewers
Balance Budget
Strong Economic
Development
To The World
419-942-2222
THE MERCER COUNTY
CHRONICLE
419-678-2324
BANQUET
FACILITIES
AVAILABLE
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Ron Wellman, Grand Knight
Mark Schmitt, Deputy Grand Knight
AREA MEMORIAL DAY SERVICES
Celina Services
Legion, V.F.W., & D.A.V. - Monday, May 31 - 10:30 A.M.
at Entertainment Tent, Lakeshore Drive
Mendon - 8:30 a.m.
Mercer Memory Gardens - 10 a.m.
Fort Recovery Services
Friday, May 28 - 7 P.M.
Wabash Bridge Parade at 7 p.m.,
to Monument Park for Services.
Sunday, May 30 - 10 A.M. Mary Help of Christians
Church
Remember To Fly Your
Flag This Weekend!
Coldwater Services
Monday, May 31 - 7:30 A.M. Mass at Holy Trinity
10 A.M. Services at Coldwater Memorial Park
Coldwater V.F.W. Post 5135 Will Proceed to
Swamp College Cemetery (approx. 11 a.m.)
St. Mary Cemetery, Philothea (approx. 11:20 a.m.)
and then to Young Cemetery behind the V.F.W.
Coldwater American Legion Post 470 Will Proceed to
St. Elizabeth Cemetery,
Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery, Montezuma,
Burge Cemetery and Ellis Cemetery, Montezuma
Marion Community Services
Monday, May 31
9 A.M. Mass at Precious Blood Church, Chickasaw
Knights
of St. John
~ MARIA STEIN, OHIO ~
Kent Shaner, President
6921 ST. RT. 703 EAST, CELINA, OHIO
GREENVILLE ROAD, ST. MARYS, OHIO
419-586-8465
419-394-8400
Located Inside Cisco Funeral Home
419-584-1925
Gift Shop
PAID FOR BY BOB NUDING, 124 WEST ANTHONY STREET, CELINA, OHIO 45822
Chickasaw
VFW
~ #9019 ~
Commander,
Ralph Liette
Coldwater
Knights of
Columbus
~ COUNCIL #1991 ~
B
&
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282 Buckeye Dr.
St. Henry, Ohio
419-678-4674
CONSTRUCTION
KEMMLER
ORTHOPAEDIC
CENTER
123 HAMILTON STREET, CELINA, OHIO 419-586-5760
ACROSS FROM MCDONALDS BY APPOINTMENT
Excellence In Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
JAMES E. KEMMLER, M.D.
DARBY W. WEHRLEY, D.P.M
KEMMLER
ORTHOPAEDIC
CENTER
Celina
American
Legion
~ POST 210 ~
419-586-6478 FAX: 419-586-1779
www.alpost210.com
State Route 119,
Fort Recovery, Ohio
www.cheeseman.com
Coldwater
VFW
~ POST #5135 ~
Ernie Miller, Commander
Alvera Schmitz, Auxiliary President
To The World
419-942-2222
De Ruijter Int USA
419-678-3909
Maria Stein
American
Legion
~ UNIT 571 ~
Compliments of
JERRY LAFFIN
Road-Bridges-Sewers
Balance Budget
Strong Economic
Development
RISH
PLUMBING, INC.
Sales & Service
OH LIC #28130
Fort Recovery
VFW
~ UNIT 6515 ~
- - - Serving The Area Since 1913 - - -
218 W. MARKET, CELINA 419-586-2301
311 SUNSET DRIVE, MENDON 419-795-4435
W.H.
DICK & SONS
HELLWARTH
Funeral Home
FORT RECOVERY MONUMENTS
125 North Wayne Street Fort Recovery, Ohio
419-375-4298
Jim
ZEHRINGER ZEHRINGER
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
Remember those who have and are
currently serving our Great Nation!
PAID FOR BYCITIZENS FOR ZEHRINGER, DAVE WOLTERS, TREASURER, 2191 OAK STREET, MARIASTEIN, OHIO 45860
Coldwater
American
Legion
~ POST 470 ~
Eichar
DeCurtins
VFW
~ POST 5713 ~
419-586-3777
JOHN E.
BRUNS
PAID FOR BY BRUNS FOR COMMISSIONER, JENNY BRUNS, TREASURER, 3891 TOWNSHIP
LINE ROAD, FORT RECOVERY, OHIO 45846
Celina
Eagles Lodge
~ #1291 ~
On The Lake
St. Henry
American Legion,
Auxiliary & Sons
~ UNIT 648 ~
CARRIAGE
WERKES
FREE ESTIMATES
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH
SERVED OUR COUNTRY!
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH

Celina
American
Legion
~ POST 210 ~
419-586-6478 FAX: 419-586-1779
www.alpost210.com
Fort Recovery
VFW
~ UNIT 6515 ~
Casey Jones
419-586-4046
& Sunday Breakfast
Hirschfeld
Lifting, Inc.
CELINA, OHIO
Mobile
Bryan: 419-852-2182
Donna: 419-852-2199
RISH
PLUMBING, INC.
Sales & Service
OH LIC #28130
Chickasaw
VFW
~ #9019 ~
Commander,
Ralph Liette
Celina
Eagles Lodge
~ #1291 ~
On The Lake
419-586-1518
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
St. Henry
American Legion,
Auxiliary & Sons
~ UNIT 648 ~
COOPER
FARMS
FORT RECOVERY, OHIO
419-375-4116
Hogenkamp
FUNERAL HOME
FUNERAL HOME
CELINA, OHIO
www.hogenkampfh.com
~ SINCE 1874 ~
CARRIAGE
WERKES
FREE ESTIMATES
Coldwater
Knights of
Columbus
~ COUNCIL #1991 ~
Maria Stein
American
Legion
~ UNIT 571 ~
De Ruijter Int USA
419-678-3909
Coldwater
American
Legion
~ POST 470 ~
Eichar
DeCurtins
VFW
~ POST 5713 ~
JOHN E.
BRUNS
419-586-3777
Compliments of
JERRY LAFFIN
Road-Bridges-Sewers
Balance Budget
Strong Economic
Development
To The World
419-942-2222
THE MERCER COUNTY
CHRONICLE
419-678-2324
BANQUET
FACILITIES
AVAILABLE
BEER
NOW
AVAILABLE
Chickasaw
VFW
~ POST 9019 ~
Jerry Kemper,
Commander
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH
SERVED OUR COUNTRY!
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH

Celina
American
Legion
~ POST 210 ~
419-586-6478 FAX: 419-586-1779
www.alpost210.com
Fort Recovery
VFW
~ UNIT 6515 ~
Casey Jones
419-586-4046
& Sunday Breakfast
Hirschfeld
Lifting, Inc.
CELINA, OHIO
Mobile
Bryan: 419-852-2182
Donna: 419-852-2199
RISH
PLUMBING, INC.
Sales & Service
OH LIC #28130
Chickasaw
VFW
~ #9019 ~
Commander,
Ralph Liette
Celina
Eagles Lodge
~ #1291 ~
On The Lake
419-586-1518
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
St. Henry
American Legion,
Auxiliary & Sons
~ UNIT 648 ~
COOPER
FARMS
FORT RECOVERY, OHIO
419-375-4116
Hogenkamp
FUNERAL HOME
FUNERAL HOME
CELINA, OHIO
www.hogenkampfh.com
~ SINCE 1874 ~
CARRIAGE
WERKES
FREE ESTIMATES
Coldwater
Knights of
Columbus
~ COUNCIL #1991 ~
Maria Stein
American
Legion
~ UNIT 571 ~
De Ruijter Int USA
419-678-3909
Coldwater
American
Legion
~ POST 470 ~
Eichar
DeCurtins
VFW
~ POST 5713 ~
JOHN E.
BRUNS
419-586-3777
Compliments of
JERRY LAFFIN
Road-Bridges-Sewers
Balance Budget
Strong Economic
Development
To The World
419-942-2222
THE MERCER COUNTY
CHRONICLE
419-678-2324
BANQUET
FACILITIES
AVAILABLE
BEER
NOW
AVAILABLE
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Bob Nuding
PAID FOR BY BOB NUDING,124 West Anthony St., Celina, Ohio 45822.
God Bless America & Thank
You Very Much To All Of The
Men & Women Who Have
Served Our Great Nation!
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH
SERVED OUR COUNTRY!
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH

Celina
American
Legion
~ POST 210 ~
419-586-6478 FAX: 419-586-1779
www.alpost210.com
Fort Recovery
VFW
~ UNIT 6515 ~
Casey Jones
419-586-4046
& Sunday Breakfast
Hirschfeld
Lifting, Inc.
CELINA, OHIO
Mobile
Bryan: 419-852-2182
Donna: 419-852-2199
RISH
PLUMBING, INC.
Sales & Service
OH LIC #28130
Chickasaw
VFW
~ #9019 ~
Commander,
Ralph Liette
Celina
Eagles Lodge
~ #1291 ~
On The Lake
419-586-1518
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
St. Henry
American Legion,
Auxiliary & Sons
~ UNIT 648 ~
COOPER
FARMS
FORT RECOVERY, OHIO
419-375-4116
Hogenkamp
FUNERAL HOME
FUNERAL HOME
CELINA, OHIO
www.hogenkampfh.com
~ SINCE 1874 ~
CARRIAGE
WERKES
FREE ESTIMATES
Coldwater
Knights of
Columbus
~ COUNCIL #1991 ~
Maria Stein
American
Legion
~ UNIT 571 ~
De Ruijter Int USA
419-678-3909
Coldwater
American
Legion
~ POST 470 ~
Eichar
DeCurtins
VFW
~ POST 5713 ~
JOHN E.
BRUNS
419-586-3777
Compliments of
JERRY LAFFIN
Road-Bridges-Sewers
Balance Budget
Strong Economic
Development
To The World
419-942-2222
THE MERCER COUNTY
CHRONICLE
419-678-2324
BANQUET
FACILITIES
AVAILABLE
BEER
NOW
AVAILABLE
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH
SERVED OUR COUNTRY!
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH

Celina
American
Legion
~ POST 210 ~
419-586-6478 FAX: 419-586-1779
www.alpost210.com
Fort Recovery
VFW
~ UNIT 6515 ~
Casey Jones
419-586-4046
& Sunday Breakfast
Hirschfeld
Lifting, Inc.
CELINA, OHIO
Mobile
Bryan: 419-852-2182
Donna: 419-852-2199
RISH
PLUMBING, INC.
Sales & Service
OH LIC #28130
Chickasaw
VFW
~ #9019 ~
Commander,
Ralph Liette
Celina
Eagles Lodge
~ #1291 ~
On The Lake
419-586-1518
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
St. Henry
American Legion,
Auxiliary & Sons
~ UNIT 648 ~
COOPER
FARMS
FORT RECOVERY, OHIO
419-375-4116
Hogenkamp
FUNERAL HOME
FUNERAL HOME
CELINA, OHIO
www.hogenkampfh.com
~ SINCE 1874 ~
CARRIAGE
WERKES
FREE ESTIMATES
Coldwater
Knights of
Columbus
~ COUNCIL #1991 ~
Maria Stein
American
Legion
~ UNIT 571 ~
De Ruijter Int USA
419-678-3909
Coldwater
American
Legion
~ POST 470 ~
Eichar
DeCurtins
VFW
~ POST 5713 ~
JOHN E.
BRUNS
419-586-3777
Compliments of
JERRY LAFFIN
Road-Bridges-Sewers
Balance Budget
Strong Economic
Development
To The World
419-942-2222
THE MERCER COUNTY
CHRONICLE
419-678-2324
BANQUET
FACILITIES
AVAILABLE
BEER
NOW
AVAILABLE
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH
SERVED OUR COUNTRY!
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH

Celina
American
Legion
~ POST 210 ~
419-586-6478 FAX: 419-586-1779
www.alpost210.com
Fort Recovery
VFW
~ UNIT 6515 ~
Casey Jones
419-586-4046
& Sunday Breakfast
Hirschfeld
Lifting, Inc.
CELINA, OHIO
Mobile
Bryan: 419-852-2182
Donna: 419-852-2199
RISH
PLUMBING, INC.
Sales & Service
OH LIC #28130
Chickasaw
VFW
~ #9019 ~
Commander,
Ralph Liette
Celina
Eagles Lodge
~ #1291 ~
On The Lake
419-586-1518
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
St. Henry
American Legion,
Auxiliary & Sons
~ UNIT 648 ~
COOPER
FARMS
FORT RECOVERY, OHIO
419-375-4116
Hogenkamp
FUNERAL HOME
FUNERAL HOME
CELINA, OHIO
www.hogenkampfh.com
~ SINCE 1874 ~
CARRIAGE
WERKES
FREE ESTIMATES
Coldwater
Knights of
Columbus
~ COUNCIL #1991 ~
Maria Stein
American
Legion
~ UNIT 571 ~
De Ruijter Int USA
419-678-3909
Coldwater
American
Legion
~ POST 470 ~
Eichar
DeCurtins
VFW
~ POST 5713 ~
JOHN E.
BRUNS
419-586-3777
Compliments of
JERRY LAFFIN
Road-Bridges-Sewers
Balance Budget
Strong Economic
Development
To The World
419-942-2222
THE MERCER COUNTY
CHRONICLE
419-678-2324
BANQUET
FACILITIES
AVAILABLE
BEER
NOW
AVAILABLE
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH
SERVED OUR COUNTRY!
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH

Celina
American
Legion
~ POST 210 ~
419-586-6478 FAX: 419-586-1779
www.alpost210.com
Fort Recovery
VFW
~ UNIT 6515 ~
Casey Jones
419-586-4046
& Sunday Breakfast
Hirschfeld
Lifting, Inc.
CELINA, OHIO
Mobile
Bryan: 419-852-2182
Donna: 419-852-2199
RISH
PLUMBING, INC.
Sales & Service
OH LIC #28130
Chickasaw
VFW
~ #9019 ~
Commander,
Ralph Liette
Celina
Eagles Lodge
~ #1291 ~
On The Lake
419-586-1518
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
St. Henry
American Legion,
Auxiliary & Sons
~ UNIT 648 ~
COOPER
FARMS
FORT RECOVERY, OHIO
419-375-4116
Hogenkamp
FUNERAL HOME
FUNERAL HOME
CELINA, OHIO
www.hogenkampfh.com
~ SINCE 1874 ~
CARRIAGE
WERKES
FREE ESTIMATES
Coldwater
Knights of
Columbus
~ COUNCIL #1991 ~
Maria Stein
American
Legion
~ UNIT 571 ~
De Ruijter Int USA
419-678-3909
Coldwater
American
Legion
~ POST 470 ~
Eichar
DeCurtins
VFW
~ POST 5713 ~
JOHN E.
BRUNS
419-586-3777
Compliments of
JERRY LAFFIN
Road-Bridges-Sewers
Balance Budget
Strong Economic
Development
To The World
419-942-2222
THE MERCER COUNTY
CHRONICLE
419-678-2324
BANQUET
FACILITIES
AVAILABLE
BEER
NOW
AVAILABLE
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH
SERVED OUR COUNTRY!
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH

Celina
American
Legion
~ POST 210 ~
419-586-6478 FAX: 419-586-1779
www.alpost210.com
Fort Recovery
VFW
~ UNIT 6515 ~
Casey Jones
419-586-4046
& Sunday Breakfast
Hirschfeld
Lifting, Inc.
CELINA, OHIO
Mobile
Bryan: 419-852-2182
Donna: 419-852-2199
RISH
PLUMBING, INC.
Sales & Service
OH LIC #28130
Chickasaw
VFW
~ #9019 ~
Commander,
Ralph Liette
Celina
Eagles Lodge
~ #1291 ~
On The Lake
419-586-1518
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
St. Henry
American Legion,
Auxiliary & Sons
~ UNIT 648 ~
COOPER
FARMS
FORT RECOVERY, OHIO
419-375-4116
Hogenkamp
FUNERAL HOME
FUNERAL HOME
CELINA, OHIO
www.hogenkampfh.com
~ SINCE 1874 ~
CARRIAGE
WERKES
FREE ESTIMATES
Coldwater
Knights of
Columbus
~ COUNCIL #1991 ~
Maria Stein
American
Legion
~ UNIT 571 ~
De Ruijter Int USA
419-678-3909
Coldwater
American
Legion
~ POST 470 ~
Eichar
DeCurtins
VFW
~ POST 5713 ~
JOHN E.
BRUNS
419-586-3777
Compliments of
JERRY LAFFIN
Road-Bridges-Sewers
Balance Budget
Strong Economic
Development
To The World
419-942-2222
THE MERCER COUNTY
CHRONICLE
419-678-2324
BANQUET
FACILITIES
AVAILABLE
BEER
NOW
AVAILABLE
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH
SERVED OUR COUNTRY!
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH

Celina
American
Legion
~ POST 210 ~
419-586-6478 FAX: 419-586-1779
www.alpost210.com
Fort Recovery
VFW
~ UNIT 6515 ~
Casey Jones
419-586-4046
& Sunday Breakfast
Hirschfeld
Lifting, Inc.
CELINA, OHIO
Mobile
Bryan: 419-852-2182
Donna: 419-852-2199
RISH
PLUMBING, INC.
Sales & Service
OH LIC #28130
Chickasaw
VFW
~ #9019 ~
Commander,
Ralph Liette
Celina
Eagles Lodge
~ #1291 ~
On The Lake
419-586-1518
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
St. Henry
American Legion,
Auxiliary & Sons
~ UNIT 648 ~
COOPER
FARMS
FORT RECOVERY, OHIO
419-375-4116
Hogenkamp
FUNERAL HOME
FUNERAL HOME
CELINA, OHIO
www.hogenkampfh.com
~ SINCE 1874 ~
CARRIAGE
WERKES
FREE ESTIMATES
Coldwater
Knights of
Columbus
~ COUNCIL #1991 ~
Maria Stein
American
Legion
~ UNIT 571 ~
De Ruijter Int USA
419-678-3909
Coldwater
American
Legion
~ POST 470 ~
Eichar
DeCurtins
VFW
~ POST 5713 ~
JOHN E.
BRUNS
419-586-3777
Compliments of
JERRY LAFFIN
Road-Bridges-Sewers
Balance Budget
Strong Economic
Development
To The World
419-942-2222
THE MERCER COUNTY
CHRONICLE
419-678-2324
BANQUET
FACILITIES
AVAILABLE
BEER
NOW
AVAILABLE
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so many changes from one year to the next. Thats why
the nonprofit Disabled American Veterans (D-A-V)
and the Harley-Davidson Foundation have teamed up
to offer help. The DAV Mobile Service Office will
be at the Lima Harley-Davidson, 3255 Fort Shawnee
Industrial Drive, Lima, Ohio, from 11:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 2, 2012, to personally
provide the best counseling and claim filing assistance
available. This event is part of the nationwide Harleys
Heroes tour and is free to all veterans and members of
their families. For further information regardi! n g this
event, please contact NSO David Bilinovich at (216)
522-3507.
President Paul Homan
Chickasaw
VFW
~ POST 9019 ~
Jerry Kemper,
Commander
3720 St. Rt. 118
Coldwater, Ohio
Thinking of you Matt
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH
SERVED OUR COUNTRY!
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH

Celina
American
Legion
~ POST 210 ~
419-586-6478 FAX: 419-586-1779
www.alpost210.com
Fort Recovery
VFW
~ UNIT 6515 ~
Casey Jones
419-586-4046
& Sunday Breakfast
Hirschfeld
Lifting, Inc.
CELINA, OHIO
Mobile
Bryan: 419-852-2182
Donna: 419-852-2199
RISH
PLUMBING, INC.
Sales & Service
OH LIC #28130
Chickasaw
VFW
~ #9019 ~
Commander,
Ralph Liette
Celina
Eagles Lodge
~ #1291 ~
On The Lake
419-586-1518
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
St. Henry
American Legion,
Auxiliary & Sons
~ UNIT 648 ~
COOPER
FARMS
FORT RECOVERY, OHIO
419-375-4116
Hogenkamp
FUNERAL HOME
FUNERAL HOME
CELINA, OHIO
www.hogenkampfh.com
~ SINCE 1874 ~
CARRIAGE
WERKES
FREE ESTIMATES
Coldwater
Knights of
Columbus
~ COUNCIL #1991 ~
Maria Stein
American
Legion
~ UNIT 571 ~
De Ruijter Int USA
419-678-3909
Coldwater
American
Legion
~ POST 470 ~
Eichar
DeCurtins
VFW
~ POST 5713 ~
JOHN E.
BRUNS
419-586-3777
Compliments of
JERRY LAFFIN
Road-Bridges-Sewers
Balance Budget
Strong Economic
Development
To The World
419-942-2222
THE MERCER COUNTY
CHRONICLE
419-678-2324
BANQUET
FACILITIES
AVAILABLE
BEER
NOW
AVAILABLE
Knights
of St. John
~ MARIA STEIN, OHIO ~
John Hoyt, President
Fraternal Order
Of Eagles
~ #3025 ~
President, James Zadravetz
101 West Walnut Street
Coldwater, Ohio 419-678-2132 People Helping People
St. Henry
American Legion
Auxiliary & Sons
~ POST 648 ~
Auxiliary President, Kathy Selhorst
SAL Commander, Eric Koesters
Coldwater
American
Legion
~ POST 470 ~
Commander, Don Livingston
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P.O. Box 436 Fort Recovery, Ohio
419-375-2885
800-752-2485
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419-375-4116
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419-678-4853
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4151 Burrville Road, Coldwater, Ohio
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419-678-2267
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WERKES
Always Use
SAFETY FIRST
On The
Farm!
MARION YOUNG
FARMERS
Compliments of
JERRY LAFFIN
Road-Bridges-Sewers
Balance Budget
Strong Economic Development
We Salute Mercer County Agriculture!
Farm Fuels
&
Lubricants
5215 State Route 118, Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-4811
Mercer
Landmark Inc.
St. Henry ................ 419-678-2348
Mercer Soy ..............866-363-3143
Chattanooga ........... 419-363-3391
Celina ..................... 419-586-7443
Chickasaw .............. 419-925-4326
New Weston ........... 937-338-5741
Coldwater ............... 419-678-2369
Hirschfeld Lifting,
Inc.
CELINA, OHIO
Mobile:
Bryan: 419-852-2182
Donna: 419-852-2199
Mercer County
Cattlemens
Association
We Support Farm Safety All Year-Round!
Hemmelgarn
and Sons, Inc.
3763 Philothea Road
Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-2351
INSURANCE
AGENCY,
INC.
315 W. Spring St.
St. Marys, Ohio
419-394-4141
104 N. Main St.,
Celina, Ohio
419-586-2329
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419-925-4511
National Farm Safety Month
National Farm Safety Month
September 21, 2009 - September 27, 2009
Safety first and always...
-Wear steal-toed boots and
tight-fitting clothing that
wont get caught in moving
equipment.
-Use respirations in
dusty conditions.
-Approach animals
with caution.
-Read the instructions
on chemical labels and
store or dispose of
chemicals properly.
-Follow the instructions
provided
in the owners manual
for the operation of
equipment.
-Watch out for
bystanders when
operating equipment.
-Turn off tractors
and lock the brakes
after use.
-Shut off all equipment
and block wheels when
making repairs.
-Use slow-moving vehicle
signs on equipment and
vehicles on the highway
and flashing lights
on tractors.
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419-268-2550
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Manufacturing
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Manufacturers of Grain Carts, Gravity Flow Boxes & Farm Wagons
419-375-2376
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Farming is a Livelihood in Mercer County!
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Always keep Farm Safety high on your
priority list to assure a
Safe and Plentiful Harvest Season!
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
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Meets All Your Stormwater Needs
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INC.
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Sewage Systems Farm Drainage
1663 CRANBERRY ROAD, ST. HENRY, OHIO 419-925-4290
NEW KNOXVILLE, OHIO 419-753-2559
Mike Kahlig
& Son, Inc.
Mike Kahlig
& Son, Inc.
Farm Drainage Masonry Contractors Septic Systems
1200 Commerce Drive, Fort Recovery
419-375-3012
-Keep all equipment
in working order.
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CHRONICLE
120 SOUTH FIRST STREET, COLDWATER, OHIO 419-678-2324
News From Your Hometown Area!
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Grain
Rockford, Ohio
419-363-2700
NORTH
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Fort Recovery, Ohio
800-573-6695
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Heating Oil, Motor Oil, Lubricants
South & Clay Streets, Rockford, Ohio
419-363-2342
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Petroleum,Inc.
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH
SERVED OUR COUNTRY!
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH

Celina
American
Legion
~ POST 210 ~
419-586-6478 FAX: 419-586-1779
www.alpost210.com
Fort Recovery
VFW
~ UNIT 6515 ~
Casey Jones
419-586-4046
& Sunday Breakfast
Hirschfeld
Lifting, Inc.
CELINA, OHIO
Mobile
Bryan: 419-852-2182
Donna: 419-852-2199
RISH
PLUMBING, INC.
Sales & Service
OH LIC #28130
Chickasaw
VFW
~ #9019 ~
Commander,
Ralph Liette
Celina
Eagles Lodge
~ #1291 ~
On The Lake
419-586-1518
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
St. Henry
American Legion,
Auxiliary & Sons
~ UNIT 648 ~
COOPER
FARMS
FORT RECOVERY, OHIO
419-375-4116
Hogenkamp
FUNERAL HOME
FUNERAL HOME
CELINA, OHIO
www.hogenkampfh.com
~ SINCE 1874 ~
CARRIAGE
WERKES
FREE ESTIMATES
Coldwater
Knights of
Columbus
~ COUNCIL #1991 ~
Maria Stein
American
Legion
~ UNIT 571 ~
De Ruijter Int USA
419-678-3909
Coldwater
American
Legion
~ POST 470 ~
Eichar
DeCurtins
VFW
~ POST 5713 ~
JOHN E.
BRUNS
419-586-3777
Compliments of
JERRY LAFFIN
Road-Bridges-Sewers
Balance Budget
Strong Economic
Development
To The World
419-942-2222
THE MERCER COUNTY
CHRONICLE
419-678-2324
BANQUET
FACILITIES
AVAILABLE
BEER
NOW
AVAILABLE
St. Henry
Knights of Columbus
~ COUNCIL 2640 ~
Grand Knigh, Ed Moorman
Deputy Grand Knight, Craig Miller
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH
SERVED OUR COUNTRY!
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH

Celina
American
Legion
~ POST 210 ~
419-586-6478 FAX: 419-586-1779
www.alpost210.com
Fort Recovery
VFW
~ UNIT 6515 ~
Casey Jones
419-586-4046
& Sunday Breakfast
Hirschfeld
Lifting, Inc.
CELINA, OHIO
Mobile
Bryan: 419-852-2182
Donna: 419-852-2199
RISH
PLUMBING, INC.
Sales & Service
OH LIC #28130
Chickasaw
VFW
~ #9019 ~
Commander,
Ralph Liette
Celina
Eagles Lodge
~ #1291 ~
On The Lake
419-586-1518
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
St. Henry
American Legion,
Auxiliary & Sons
~ UNIT 648 ~
COOPER
FARMS
FORT RECOVERY, OHIO
419-375-4116
Hogenkamp
FUNERAL HOME
FUNERAL HOME
CELINA, OHIO
www.hogenkampfh.com
~ SINCE 1874 ~
CARRIAGE
WERKES
FREE ESTIMATES
Coldwater
Knights of
Columbus
~ COUNCIL #1991 ~
Maria Stein
American
Legion
~ UNIT 571 ~
De Ruijter Int USA
419-678-3909
Coldwater
American
Legion
~ POST 470 ~
Eichar
DeCurtins
VFW
~ POST 5713 ~
JOHN E.
BRUNS
419-586-3777
Compliments of
JERRY LAFFIN
Road-Bridges-Sewers
Balance Budget
Strong Economic
Development
To The World
419-942-2222
THE MERCER COUNTY
CHRONICLE
419-678-2324
BANQUET
FACILITIES
AVAILABLE
BEER
NOW
AVAILABLE
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH
SERVED OUR COUNTRY!
SATURDAY, MAY 15
TH

Celina
American
Legion
~ POST 210 ~
419-586-6478 FAX: 419-586-1779
www.alpost210.com
Fort Recovery
VFW
~ UNIT 6515 ~
Casey Jones
419-586-4046
& Sunday Breakfast
Hirschfeld
Lifting, Inc.
CELINA, OHIO
Mobile
Bryan: 419-852-2182
Donna: 419-852-2199
RISH
PLUMBING, INC.
Sales & Service
OH LIC #28130
Chickasaw
VFW
~ #9019 ~
Commander,
Ralph Liette
Celina
Eagles Lodge
~ #1291 ~
On The Lake
419-586-1518
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
St. Henry
American Legion,
Auxiliary & Sons
~ UNIT 648 ~
COOPER
FARMS
FORT RECOVERY, OHIO
419-375-4116
Hogenkamp
FUNERAL HOME
FUNERAL HOME
CELINA, OHIO
www.hogenkampfh.com
~ SINCE 1874 ~
CARRIAGE
WERKES
FREE ESTIMATES
Coldwater
Knights of
Columbus
~ COUNCIL #1991 ~
Maria Stein
American
Legion
~ UNIT 571 ~
De Ruijter Int USA
419-678-3909
Coldwater
American
Legion
~ POST 470 ~
Eichar
DeCurtins
VFW
~ POST 5713 ~
JOHN E.
BRUNS
419-586-3777
Compliments of
JERRY LAFFIN
Road-Bridges-Sewers
Balance Budget
Strong Economic
Development
To The World
419-942-2222
THE MERCER COUNTY
CHRONICLE
419-678-2324
BANQUET
FACILITIES
AVAILABLE
BEER
NOW
AVAILABLE
Maria Stein
American
Legion
~ POST 571 ~
COLUMBUS Eligible veterans who need some medical care but are ca-
pable of living independently have open rooms waiting for them in the Dom
at the Ohio Veterans Home Sandusky.
The Dom, short for Domiciliary, provides shelter, food and necessary
medical care to eligible veterans who are able to access their own care, mean-
ing they do not need the nursing services provided elsewhere in the veterans
home.
Its a really sweet deal, said Rick Hatcher, Superintendent of the Ohio
Veterans Homes, located in Sandusky and Georgetown. Our Dom administra-
tor, Andrea Klausing, has put together a great community where veterans can
live almost entirely on their own, but with a lot of services close at hand.
The Dom is in a separate wing of the Sandusky veterans home complex.
Each resident has their own room, with cable access, and a shared bath. The
wing features two reading lounges, a computer lounge with a printer and free
Internet service, its own dining facility, and a large meeting hall. Recreational
facilities, clubs and regular activities allow veterans to participate in everything
from the gym and power walking to crafts, gardening or Lake Erie fishing and
trips to local attractions. Residents also have the opportunity to work in support
functions.
Currently, about 100 rooms are available. Much of the cost for a veterans
stay at the Dom is funded by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, al-
though each resident is charged a monthly assessment fee based on their ability
to pay.
This is one of the best-kept secrets in Ohio, Hatcher said. We can offer a
very nice place to live for a veteran who just needs a little bit of assistance. They
can live among other veterans but also have a very high degree of privacy, in a
setting where we value all of our veterans, and at a very affordable price.
Id encourage everybody whos looking for this type of care to come up
and take a tour. Wed be very happy to have you, and I believe youd find that
we offer a very attractive and also cost-effective option for a veteran and their
family, Hatcher said.
Veterans and family members interested in learning more about domicili-
ary care at the Ohio Veterans Home can call (866) OHIO-VET (866-644-6838)
toll free, or local (419) 625-2454, ext. 1231 or 1237, or visit http://dvs.ohio.
gov/veterans_homes/admission_information.aspx .
County veterans service offices in every county can also assist in this pro-
cess. For contact information, call (877) OHIO-VET (877-644-6838) toll free,
or see the map at www.ohiovet.gov .
Traditionally, the Ohio Veterans Homes have achieved excellent ratings on
inspections conducted by both the Ohio Department of Health and the U.S.
Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as above average ratings on family
member satisfaction in an annual survey conducted by the Ohio Department
of Aging.
The Ohio Veterans Homes are state-operated nursing homes for eligible
Ohio veterans. To qualify for admission, veterans must have served during a
declared war or military conflict, must have been honorably discharged from
the U.S. military and must have been Ohio residents for at least one year dur-
ing his or her lifetime. The veteran must be infirm or disabled and incapable
of earning a living.
The Ohio Veterans Home - Sandusky is a 427-bed nursing home facility.
Sandusky also maintains 293 independent living beds in a domiciliary setting.
The Ohio Veterans Home - Georgetown offers 168 beds for nursing home care,
including a 21-bed hospice unit. Two levels of care are offered at the homes:
standard care for those veterans in need of any intermediate level of care, and
special care for veterans with Alzheimers disease and other types of demen-
tia.
Ohio Veterans Home Sandusky
Offers Independent Living
Commander Ron Stachler
Coldwater Baseball
Regional Highlights
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Sports Sports
OFF THE WALL
Observations ... by John Bruns
A LITTLE MORE EXPLAINING
NEEDED
The Daily Standard broke the story
last week on the recent and somewhat
unexpected completion of the addition
of alum to Grand Lake. It would be
fair to state that the extent of chemical
distribution was not what the casual
observer or local representatives
most involved in the Lake restoration
were expecting. As Will Rogers once
said, I only know what I read in the
papers, but unlike Will, I also try to
get my information from television
news. Last year I feel confident I heard
or read about a partial trial use of alum
in the Lake to evaluate the results and
save some money. This year various
sources reported that extra funds had
been located for a total lake treatment.
The Standard supplied the following
figures, offered by John Holtz of HAB
Aquatic Solutions whose company
was subcontracted to supply the alum
to Grand Lake. Last year 1,750,000
gallons of alum and 877,000 gallons
of sodium aluminate were added to
the center of the Lake at a total cost of
$3,400,000. Holtz reported this year
that his company added slightly more
alum than last year, a total of 1,800,000
gallons of alum and 904,000 gallons
sodium aluminate, at a total cost of
$5,000,000. My math indicates we
received approximately 50,000 more
pounds of alum or 2.9 percent more
this year than last, but at an additional
cost of $1,600,000. The State paid 47
percent more dollars for less than 3
percent more product. Holtz mentioned
increased costs for chemicals and fuel.
I know absolutely nothing about the
chemical business, but if I were paying
this bill out of my own pocket, and my
costs came in about 50 percent higher
than last year for basically the same
product, I would surely try to educate
myself. Is it simply a matter of supply
and demand? Was there a problem
with the refinery process that limited
supply? How many suppliers are
there of the chemicals? Are wild price
swings normal? Should I invest in the
chemical producing business?
Our local leaders in the Lake
cleanup project know that all the alum
and the entire $8,400,000 bill has been
State money. Their expectations may
See WALL, page 11
Coldwater and Parkway each claimed sec-
tional softball championships last week in ac-
tion at Elida and Lincolnview.
At the home of the Lancers, the lady Pan-
thers posted a 4-2 win over host Lincolnview as
Sierra Fent limited the Lancers to one hit and a
pair of unearned runs. Taylor Walls had a home
run for Parkway with Kylie Snyder adding a
RBI triple and Kayla Walls chipped in a RBI
double.
Coldwater scored four run in the sixth and
three more in the seventh to post a 13-11 win
over Liberty Benton in Division III action at
Elida.
Haley Wolf had four singles for Coldwater
with Janel Hosbach getting a single, double
and triple. Kiya Dues, Larissa Goubeaux, and
Kelsey Koesters each had two hits. Miranda
Klenke and Angie Klosterman also had hits for
the orange and black.
Parkway claimed its fourth consecutive
Midwest Athletic Conference championship
with an 8-3 win over Versailles.
Fent allowed only three hits in recording
the victory for Parkway. Kayla Walls had three
hits for the Panthers, including a double, while
Taylor Walls also had three hits. Kylie Snyder
posted a double and two runs batted in as well.
In MAC action, St. Henry recorded a 10-9
win over the Cavaliers after scoring twice in the
bottom of the seventh for the win.
Katie Klosterman, Koesters, Goubeaux and
Wolf all had two hits for Coldwater while Dues
and Michelle Bohman adding a hit as well.
Heitkamp and Moeder each posted three
hits for the Redskins with Mikesell and Lefeld
adding two. Uhlenhake and Bruns also had one
hit each for St. Henry.
In a non-league battle, the Redskins dou-
bled up Coldwater 8-4.
Moeder recorded three hits while Kessen
and Orick had two each. Mikesell, Bruns, Wa-
tercutter and Heitkamp had one each. Ali Dues,
Ashley Backs and Jenna Black all had a pair of
hits for Coldwater. Koesters, Bohman and Brit-
tany Gillis added one hit each.
Coldwater broke a tie game in the bottom
of the sixth with a single run as the lady Cava-
lier posted a 7-6 in over Elida.
Hosbach, Koesters, Bohman and Katie
Klosterman each recorded a pair of hits for the
orange and black. Wolf, Dues and Goubeaux all
added one hit each as well.
Miranda Klenke got the win for Coldwater,
scattering two hits and two walks in two in-
nings of work.
Cavs, Panthers claim sectional titles
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St. Henry, OH 45883
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Congratulates St Henrys
Athlete of the Week
Congratulates Fort Recoverys
Athlete of the Week
MIKAYLA
WESTGERDES
SENIOR
TRACK
Go Indians!

Good Luck FRHS
Sports Teams!
Whether you run, tackle, spike, serve,
chip, putt, throw, set, block, shoot, or
coach, your friends at Pak-A-Sak
wish you all the best as you represent
your school, teammates, and our
community. Win or lose, were proud
of your hard work and commitment
to excellence.

Good Luck FRHS
Sports Teams!
to excellence.

Good Luck FRHS
Sports Teams!
to excellence.

Good Luck FRHS
Sports Teams!
to excellence.
Whether you run, tackle, spike, serve, chip,
pu, throw, set, block, shoot or coach, your
friends at Pak-A-Sak wish you all the best as
you represent your school, teammates, and our
community. Win or lose, were proud of your hard
work and commitment to excellence.
Congratulates Marion Locals
Athlete of the Week
ALLIE
THOBE
Freshman
Track
Go Flyers!
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not have been completely met this
spring but there are algae problems
appearing all over the State. If they
show much displeasure, there are
other folks who will happily take the
States money on the States terms.
The rest of us however, should have
no restraints in asking for a little
more explaining. Actually the State
money came from us; I know I had to
send the State of Ohio this February
a check that would have covered
about 350 pounds of chemical for the
project. It actually is just good practice
to watch our public checkbook, as one
of our finer congressmen once said, a
million here, a million there, first thing
you know it adds up to real money.
Wall
Fort Recovery dropped a 3-1
decision to New Bremen in Midwest
Athletic Conference action.
The Cardinals plated one run
in the second and two more in the
third before Fort Recovery rallied
with a single run in the home half
of the third. Kent Retz took the loss
for the purple and white.
St. Henry defeated New
Knoxville 15-2 as the Redskins
scored nine times in the second
and three each in the third and
fifth. Caleb Heitkamp picked up
the win for St. Henry with Jeff Paul
ripping two doubles and Derek
Rindler adding another double.
Devin Froning had a triple for the
Redskins.
Parkway dropped a 5-0 decision
to Delphos St. Johns in MAC
action. John Rollins took the loss
for the Panthers, giving up four
walks and seven hits in a complete
game effort.
Minster recorded a 10-0 victory
over Fort Recovery in sectional
play at Minster. Austin Knapke
tossed a no-hitter for the Wildcats,
allowing only a first inning walk,
as the Wildcats scored five times in
the second and pulled away from
there.
Trey Rutschilling struck out
13 New Bremen hitters and the
Redskins limited the Cardinals to
six hits in a 6-0 St. Henry victory.
Devin Froning had a pair of hits for
St. Henry.
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The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce
held its regular monthly meeting on Tuesday, May
8th, 2012 at 7:30 a.m. at the Village Offices.
The meeting was called to order by Troy
Steinbrunner, president, with the following
trustees present:
Cheryl Hogenkamp, Barb Delzeith, Kristy
Kahlig, Jay Knapschaefer, Justin Griesdorn,
Kerri Dicke, Pete Lisi, Kim Bruns, and Deb
Post.
The minutes from the March trustee meeting
were approved with a motion by Cheryl
Hogenkamp and seconded by Barb Delzeith.
Kim Bruns gave the treasurers report with an
ending balance for the month of March in the
regular checking account of $10,481.79 and the
Gift Certificate checking balance of 8758.14.
The savings account had a balance of $100.00.
Kristy Kahlig and Justin Griesdorn motioned to
approve the treasurers report.
Committee Report
The Chamber is currently 120 members 1.
strong and membership packets will be
distributed after the May meeting. Packets
will include welcome letters, 2012 plaques,
and benefit information packets.
Farmers market will start on July 28 with 2.
an ending date still to be determined.
Currently, the Chamber is transitioning 3.
past information to Box.com. Box.com is an
online data storage website. An introduction
to Box.com was given. A training session will
be given at the June meeting.
The Chamber is exploring ways of 4.
bringing more educational benefits to its
members through Trainings for Chambers.
Accutech is purchasing 11 sessions for their
business. More information is in the benefit
packet you will be receiving. Trustees in
attendance expressed their feelings on the
presentation as impressive. If you would
like more information, feel free to contact
Troy Steinbrunner.
Infintech- new credit card processing 5.
has been moved to the June meeting due to a
focus on Training for Chambers.
Discussions for new ideas for the Side 6.
Walk Sales event in the summer are beginning.
Any ideas can be forwarded to trustees.
Old Business
Discussion about the legal status of the
Chamber as to whether it is incorporated or not
incorporated continued. We were incorporated
in 1974 when we were created. We must renew
our status every five years. This was last done
in 1983 and was not renewed after that five year
period lapsed. We are currently reinstating our
status as being incorporated. It will cost a $50
fee. Kerri Dicke and Barb Delzeith motioned to
pay the fee.
UPDATE: The Chamber is now
incorporated.
Quotes for new Chamber of Commerce
banners are currently being taken for 2-3x 8
color banners. Tabled until Mays meeting.
UPDATE: Banners will be purchased and
ready for the May 22 Miller Circus.
Donation to the Circus on May 22. The
donation will go towards feeding breakfast for
workers. Barb is checking with Chiefs to see
what has been done in the past.
UPDATE: Chamber will pay for breakfast for
the circus workers and ICS is donating coffee
Boy Scout donation. Vern Vagedes discussed
the possibilities of a donation to the Boy Scouts.
The donation would cover the cost of one Scouts
attendance at summer camp. There have been
donations in the past. The Chamber has tabled
this item for more discussion
UPDATE: Still having discussions about
donation to Boy Scouts with Scout leaders
New Business
Hometown Cable purchased a new 1.
business that will service Darke and Preble
counties. They will be providing wireless
internet services in those areas. A ribbon cutting
ceremony will be held on May 11 at 1 PM at
the Hometown Cable building. All are invited
to attend.
The Chamber is purchasing services 2.
from Tomorrow Technology Today to maintain
our website and domain name. Deb Post and
Pete Lisi motioned to approve the purchase.
Arts at the Park information is available 3.
at the Village Office
Kerri Dicke and Kim Bruns motioned to
adjourn the meeting.
Announcements:
The Farmers Market will be held Again this
summer. Start Planting your Gardens to insure
this years Event is more successful than last
year!
The Chamber is need of 2013 trustees. Please
contact a trustee if you are interested.
It is a great way to promote business in
Coldwater.
The Coldwater Chamber of Commerce is
now on Facebook! We can be found on the
Chambers website or go to: www.facebook.
com/coldwaterchamber
THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE CHANGED
AND ANNOUCED VIA EMAIL BUT STILL
HELD AT THE VILLAGE OFFICES.
AS ALWAYS, ANYONE IS WELCOME TO
ATTEND!
ALSO-REMEMBER TO VISIT THE
CHAMBERS WEBSITE AT WWW.
COLDWATERCHAMBEROFCOMMERCE.
COM
TO CHECK OUT UPCOMING EVENTS AT
AREA BUSINESSES
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Northtown
Marathon
555 North Second St.
Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-7050
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to our communities!
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INDUSTRIAL & PRECISION GASES
TRAINED TECHNICIANS
Hemmelgarn
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3763 Philothea Road
Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-2351
1950 HAVEMANN ROAD
CELINA, OHIO
419-586-3777
115 E. Main
Coldwater, Ohio 419-678-2812
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7990 State Route 119, Maria Stein
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104 North Main Street, Celina
419-586-2329
315 West Spring Street, St. Marys
419-394-4141
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Cars and Trucks
401 S. Second Street,
Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-2632
Thank you EMS for
all that you do!
123 Hamilton Street, Celina, Ohio
419-586-5760
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Celina Squad
Doug Wolters,
Chief
Robert Schulte,
LT
Mike Bruns
Brian Davis
John Houser
Adam Schroyer
Chris Cline, LT
Chad Willrath
Aaron Beougher
Matt Schlater
Joel Lange
Jon Schumm, LT
Robert Schott
Brian Anderson
Russell Moorman
Sam Rammel
Barry Fennig
Steve Wurster
Jerry Fennig
Monte Diegel
Mark Pummell
Ryan Bellman
Kane Swaney
Dane Dwenger
Coldwater
Squad
Kyle Gerlach, Chief
Chez Bonifas
Tracie Brown
Nathan
Bruggeman
Jan DeArmond
Scott Freeman
Todd Griesdorn
Mark Heinl
Spencer Heinl
Josh
Hemmelgarn
Mike Homan
Jessica Hoyng
Adam Link
Ben Moeller
Sara Moeller
Brooke Prasuhn
Steve Quinter
Jim Sager
Shaun Seitz
Cathy Stalder
Blair Temple
Matt Walker
Laura Walker
Michelle Weber
Joe Weis
Jeremy Wenning
Tony Bidlack
Jack Schwegman
Becky Kendricks
Jason Schlarman
Emily Breymaier
Dave Esser
MIranda Klewer
Dan Davenport
Sue Gehret
Bret Ayers
Kara Ayers, Student
Stephanie
Heitkamp, Student
Kim Reinhart,
Student
Jynn Kahlig,
Student
Taylor Risner,
Student
Amy Bruns, Student
Rockford
Squad
Brent Vogel, Chief
Dick Pontius
Jordan Belna
Ron Searight
Aaron Sutter
Joe Felver
Kyle Quigg
Adam Linn
Bob Schumm
Angie Kline
Claudia Pontius
Kim Carr
Terri McKee
Barry Peel
Janice Peel
Shana Scott
Barb Crocker
Cindy Vogel
Tom Lyons
Kara Heiser
Amy Joseph
Amber Hall
Sam Jackson
Natash Moon,
Student
Iain Bruce
Chris Sutter
Susan Moeller
Ben Sutter,
Student
Todd Williams
Jeremy Joseph
Annette Felver
St. Henry
Squad
Matt Nietfeld,
Chief
Crystal Ahlers
Milissa Albers
Ryan
Bollenbacher
Adam
Bruggeman
Cindy
Bruggeman
Keith Bruggeman
Jordan Brunswick
Jerry Byram
Kevin Droesch
Brian Dues
Jean Giere
Marge
Goettemoeller
Renee Hartings
Deb Hemmelgarn
Cheryl Holdheide,
Student
Tracy Knapke
Jody Lange
Jared Laux
Chris Lefeld
Curt Long
Shawn McCoy
Brian Mescher
Vicki Moorman
Sue Nietfeld
Beath Pearson
Adam Schulze
Kyle Seitz
Ron Stelzer
Alyssa Vagedes
Nathan Wendel
Dan Wendel
Elaine Wilker
Karla Winner
Dan Winner
Jim Wourms
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AUTOMOBILES
St. Marys Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Inc.
500 McKindley Rd., St. Marys
419-394-7970 800-589-8073
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Kerns Ford, Lincoln-Mercury
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Where can you nd a helping hand
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Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapies
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THE GARDENS
at St. Henry
Friends and supporters of
State of the Heart Hospice can
make a donation to the non-
profit agency by signing up
for a promotional campaign
conducted by Preferred Insurance
Company of Coldwater. State
of the Heart, with offices in
Greenville, Coldwater and
Portland, provides care to
patients and families in eastern
Indiana and western Ohio who
are confronting a life limiting
illness.
We view the campaign
as a way to give back to
the community which has
supported our agency for
so many years, stated Matt
House, Marketing Manager for
the agency which is observing
its 100
th
anniversary.
State of the Heart is one
of seven agencies benefiting
from the promotional effort.
Others are Big Brothers Big
Sisters, C.A.L.L. Food Pantry,
GlobeMed, Mercer County Red
Cross, Our Home, and Serving
Friends and Families.
In order to become involved
in the campaign which runs
through June 15, simply
go to the web site: www.
Quotes4Causes. Once you
are there you can select which
agency you want to donate to.
For each donation you make,
and depending on the amount,
you get a chance at winning
one of five prizes: Char-Broil
Assembly 3-burner gas grill;
6 piece Wentworth outdoor
sofa set; 10 by 10 gazebo;
29outdoor fire pit, and a white
and blue corn hole set.
There is an additional
way to donate another $10 on
top of an original donation,
House explained. There is
a box to click where you can
call Preferred Insurance for a
quote. If you click this and call
us for a quote, the agency will
direct $10 to the charity of your
choice.
When someone makes a
donation to this specific charity
drive, the money that is taken in
is evenly shared with all seven
charities. The same goes for
the additional $10 quote that
shows up in the sites thank you
page. House said that people
can always receive a free quote
either on the specific page on
My Mercer County, or they can
also call in for a quote and say
they want the donation to go to
State of the Heart. House said
We donate $10 for every quote
received, no matter where it
comes from, and we give
donors the option of a charity
if they did not already have one
in mind.
House said Preferred
Insurance, located at 415
E. Main St. in Coldwater,
has a history of community
involvement and support of
charities. This is a way for
us to help the charities, bring
attention to them, and see what
opportunities are there to help
them, he said.
State of the Heart Hospice
has been providing hospice
care to patients and families for
more than 30 years. For more
information about the non-
profit agency, visit the web site
at www.stateoftheheartcare.
org.
State of the Heart Hospice to benefit from promotional campaign
The Poker Run will take
place on June 9 at the Cold-
water V.F.W. and the first bike
out is 1:00. Chicken and pork
dinners are available all day
along with carry-outs avail-
able. Bean bags start at 2:30
and a live auction will take
place at 5:30. One-hundred
percent of the proceeds go to
benefit monthly care packages
for the Mercer County soldiers
and vets. If you have any ques-
tions or would like to know
more you can call Marty Krieg
at 419-678-3591.
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Family Owned & Operated
Best Prices
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Van Wert, OH 45891
419-238-5079
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THE WASH
LAUNDROMAT
Large washers/drop off
service/ consignment clothing
DRY CLEANING
Repairs and Alterations
CAR WASH
Touch free Automatic/5 self
serve bays
1020 Grand Lake Road, Celina
419-586-4320
Hirschfeld
Lifting,
CELINA, OHIO
Mobile: Bryan: 419-852-2182 Donna: 419-852-2199
Hirschfeld
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CELINA, OHIO
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Ofce: 419-586-7599
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Donna: 419-582-2199
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Parts, service & repairs.
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other fish varieties. Aera-
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Help Wanted
HERI TAGE HEALTH
Care is a home health
care agency that provides
a variety of services to the
surroundi ng counti es.
Due to our growth in the
area we are hiring for the
following position: Clinical
Relations Coordinator.
This is a Full Time position
responsible for the overall
coordination of community
resources for cl i ents
served by the location.
Acts as a liaison between
physicians, hospitals, cli-
ents, nurses, community
resources, and parent
agency to assure continu-
ity of care and smooth in-
teraction and communica-
tion between all involved
in client care activities.
Also this position does re-
quire use of your personal
vehicle. Heritage Health
Care, 1617 Allentown
Road, Suite 104, Lima,
Ohio 45805 Phone: 419
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to
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For the sixth year out of the past eight,
financial-services firm Edward Jones
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full service brokerage firms, according to
the J.D. Power and Associates 2012 Full
Service Investor Satisfaction Study.
The study measures overall investor
satisfaction with full service investment
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advisor, investment performance,
account information, account offerings,
commissions and fees, website and
problem resolution.
Edward Jones places its branch offices
in the communities where its clients -
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work. This practice, which enables its
branch teams to provide personalized
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attain the highest score in the Investment
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We are gratified that our clients find
it convenient to work with us on their
long-term financial goals, Jim Weddle
said. We enjoy working one-on-one
with our clients and believe that builds a
collaborative relationship.
Edward Jones also received high
marks in the Account Information
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Hearing that we did particularly
well in the account information factor is
especially meaningful as we strive to help
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Edward Jones overall score climbed
15 points over last year, highest among
the 14 largest firms rated, as well as 28
points above the industry average.
Edward Jones ranked highest in
investor satisfaction by J.D. Power and
Associates in 2010 and 2009, from 2005
through 2007, and in a tie in 2002, when
the study began. Edward Jones in Canada
ranked highest in the J.D. Power and
Associates Canadian Full Service Investor
Satisfaction Study in 2006 through 2008.
The 2012 Full Service Investor
Satisfaction Study is based on responses
from 4,378 investors who primarily invest
with one of the 14 firms included in the
study. The study was fielded in February
2012.
Edward Jones provides financial
services for individual investors in the
United States and, through its affiliate,
in Canada. Every aspect of the firms
business, from the types of investment
options offered to the location of branch
offices, is designed to cater to individual
investors in the communities in which
they live and work. The firms 12,000-
plus financial advisors work directly with
nearly 7 million clients to understand
their personal goals -- from college
savings to retirement -- and create long-
term investment solutions that emphasize
a well-balanced portfolio and a buy-and-
hold strategy. Edward Jones embraces the
importance of building long-term, face-
to-face relationships with clients, helping
them to understand and make sense of the
investment options available today.
In January 2012, for the 13th
year, Edward Jones was named one
of the best companies to work for by
FORTUNE Magazine in its annual
listing. The firm ranked No. 5 overall
and No. 3 in Large Size Companies.
These 13 FORTUNE rankings
include top 10 finishes for nine years,
consecutive No. 1 rankings in 2002 and
2003, and consecutive No. 2 rankings
in 2009 and 2010. FORTUNE and
Time Inc. are not affiliated with and
do not endorse products or services of
Edward Jones.
Edward Jones ranks highest in investor satisfaction
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Competition at Eldora Speedway on
Thursday, June 7 will move from the
.500 mile clay oval to the adjacent
Eldora Ballroom for the annual Ms.
Eldora Speedway pageant.
On that night, the sovereignty
of reigning queens Jessica Sanders,
Chelsey Nevil and alternate Olivia
Yoder will draw to a close and a new
court will be determined.
The 7 p.m. pageant includes three
phase of modeling, in various forms
of dress, along with impromptu
questions and the presentation of
a prepared speech. Each of these
segments is scored by a panel of
celebrity judges, with the results
announced that evening.
In addition to representing
Eldora Speedway in victory lane
at the tracks marquee events, the
winning queens will participate in
select trade shows and assorted other
appearances. A cash prize of $2,000
awaits the top vote getter, while the
runner-up receives $1,000, and the
alternate collects $250.
The Thursday Ms. Eldora
Speedway falls within a busy week
of activity at the legendary speed
plant. Wednesday night (June 6) is
the Feed The Children Prelude to the
Dream, featuring 27 national super
stars in a charity driven event and
then Friday and Saturday (June 8 &
9) will find the 18
th
annual Dirt Late
Model Dream by Ferris Commercial
Mowers taking center stage.
Applications and event
guidelines may be downloaded
from the speedway website www.
EldoraSpeedway.com, or requested
from the track office at (937) 338-
3815 during normal business hours.
Tickets and campsites for the Feed
The Children Prelude to the Dream,
and the Dirt Late Model Dream by
Ferris Commercials Mowers are also
available via the website or office.
Applications for June 7 Ms. Eldora
Speedway pageant now available
Winners Determined Through Modeling and Questions
in Mid Week Competition
The Medical, Educational, and
Development (MED) Foundation
of Mercer Health recently awarded
$13,750 in scholarships to area
students planning study in a health
service field after graduation from
high school.
Upcoming graduates from schools
in Mercer County were on hand at
a signing ceremony held recently
at Mercer County Community
Hospital. Scholarships were awarded
to at least one person from each of
the schools in the county. Six of the
13 students each received a $1500
scholarship while five each received
$750 and two were awarded $500 in
scholarship money.
MED Foundation Director John
Hoying says, This is the twenty
first year for our program. All of the
money we have awarded since the
beginning has gone to help students
graduating from schools in Mercer
County. The total amount awarded
since our program began is over
$170,000. Thanks to the success
of our annual Esmonde/Homan
Memorial Golf Outing, we were able
to award our largest amount ever this
year.
Receiving $1500 scholarships
(and the schools from which they
will graduate) for 2012 are: Morgan
Homan (Coldwater), Lauren Siefring
(St. Henry), Jamie Wynk (Marion),
Natalie Lennartz (Ft. Recovery),
Sean Mertz (Celina) and Brooke
Boznango (Parkway).
Those awarded $750 scholarships
included Kristin Siefring (St. Henry),
Christen Wendel (Ft. Recovery),
Kristen Bertke (Marion), Travis
Goettemoeller (Coldwater), and
Tracy Donovan (Celina). Sarah
Moeder (St. Henry) and Rachel
Schmitz (Coldwater) each received a
$500 scholarship.
Hoying says, We have a nice
mix of students entering a variety
of healthcare fields that could be
beneficial to our community if they
chose to come back here after they
have completed their studies. We have
three students entering pharmacy,
one entering biomedical engineering,
one entering physical therapy, one in
speech pathology, two in pre-med,
four pursuing a degree in nursing and
one occupational therapy assistant.
Funds needed to finance these
scholarships are raised though the
Esmonde-Homan Memorial Golf
Open which will be held on June 13 at
the Mercer County Elks Golf Course.
Persons wanting to play in the Golf
Outing should contact John Hoying
at 419-678-5679. Sponsorship
opportunities are also available.
The MED Foundation hopes to
continue to award these scholarships
on an annual basis if there are
funds available. Persons wishing to
make a contribution can send their
donation to: MED Foundation; c/o
Mercer Health; 800 W. Main Street;
Coldwater, Ohio 45828.
MED Foundation awards scholarships
The MED Foundation recipients for 2012 were awarded
scholarships at a signing ceremony held recently at Mercer County
Community Hospital. From left (front row) is Lauren Siefring (St.
Henry), Kristen Siefring (St. Henry), Morgan Homan (Coldwater),
Tracy Donovan (Celina), Sarah Moeder (St. Henry), and Rachel
Schmitz (Coldwater). In the back row (from left) are Sean Mertz
(Celina), Kristin Bertke (Marion), Jamie Wynk (Marion Local),
Brooke Boznango (Parkway), Natalie Lennartz (Ft. Recovery),
Christen Wendel, (Ft. Recovery), and Travis Goettemoeller
(Coldwater).

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