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Freedom Days Picnic - Lakeshore Park
June 29-30-July 1
St. Henry Picnic - St Henry Town Square
June 30 - Chevy Performance Parts FASTRAK
Clash - Eldora Speedway
June 30 - Red Cross Blood Drive -
8:00am-12:00pm - Burkettsville Shelter House
July 1 - Redskin Classic 5K - St. Henry
July 3 - Grand Lake Mariners vs Lake Erie-
7:15pm.Westview Park
July 5-8 - 175th Celebration of St. Henry
South & North Parks-Town Square
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The Annual Fort Recovery
Alumni Association presented twelve
scholarships at the annual banquet
held on June 16. The following are
the recipients of those scholarships:
Armella J. Kemper Education
Scholarship Jill Post received
$1,000.00
Richard and Norvita
Hilbold Scholarship Julie and
Jared Kahlig $1,000.00
Dr. Meiriing - Zitter Scholarship
of $500.00 - Adam Phol
Richard and Norvita Hilbold
$600.00 Scholarship Olivia
Schweiterman
Fort Recovery Alumni Association
$600.00 Scholarship Education:
Gina Braun, David Tobe and Ericka
Lennartz. Nursing: Kendra Stammen,
Kristin Overman, Abby Backs, Krissa
Will.
Anyone wishing to donate to the
Alumni Association may contact any
of the committee members. President-
Bob Freemyer, Jim Faller, Verla
Roessner, Mary Weigel, Ida Mae
Vantilburg, Mary Jean Meehan, Rosie
Zehringer, Pat Sommer, Bob and
Carol hart, Dale and Alice Pearson,
Art Huelskamp, Lisa Weswtgerdes,
Betty Dilworth and Jeanette Emery.
If you have a special class reunion
coming up, think about having your
reunion with the rest of the Alumni.
There is always good food and plenty
of space to visit. The Association does
a great job and would appreciate your
support of this annual banquet.
Fort Recovery Alumni Association
presents twelve scholarships
Scholarship recipients from Fort Recovery Alumni Associations left to right: Adam Pohl, David
Tobe, Kendra Stammen, Krissa Will, Gina Braun, Abby Backs, Olivia Schwieterman Kristin Overman,
Ericka Lennartz, Julie Kahlig, Jill Post, Jared Kahlig.
Photo by Roy Hall
by Betty Lou Denney/Hall
At the Annual Fort Recovery
Alumni Banquet held June 16,
Jerry Kaup was honored with the
Distinguished Alumni Award.
The Award is given to any Fort
Recovery graduate that has made a
worthwhile contribution to society
over the years following his or her
graduation from Fort Recovery
High School. Jerry Kaup was
chosen this year for his many
projects to help the community
in the past years. Jerry and wife
Laurie own Kaup Pharmacy in
downtown Fort Recovery. Jerry
applauded the Fort Recovery
Schools for his education and
also for his childrens education.
He encouraged the graduating
class of 2012 to continue their
education. Jerry received a
plaque and his name will be added
to the rest of the names of the
distinguished alumni from Fort
Recovery High School.
If you have someone that you
feel is worthy of the award for
next year, the alumni committee
is always willing to take your
nominations. The committee will
review the names and vote on them
a few weeks before the banquet.
Bob Freemyer is the president of
the committee.
Jerry Kaup for Distinguished Alumni
Jerry Kaup, Awarded the
Fort Recovery Distinguished
Alumni Award for 2012.
Photo by Roy Hall
Fathers Day baby
1st baby born on or after Fathers day at
Mercer Health
Baylie Bryn was born June 19, 2012 at 11:00 am
Weight 8 lb 1/2 oz - 20 inches long
Parents: Kenny and Ashley Platfoot from Coldwater,
she is the couples first child
Gifts - were presented by Mercer County RTL
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area obituaries
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419-678-2311
Rita T. Remaklus, age 85, of
Celina OH, died on Saturday, June
23, 2012 at Celina Manor, Celina,
Ohio. She was born October 21,
1926 in Ft. Recovery Ohio to the
late William and Elizabeth (Stein)
Faller. On October 30, 1946 she
married LeRoy Remaklus and he
died March 15, 2009. Mass of
Christian Burial will be held 10:30
AM on Thursday, June 28, 2012 at
Immaculate Conception Church,
Celina, OH with Fr. Ken Schnipke,
officiating. Burial will follow in St.
Mary Cemetery, Ft. RecoveryOhio.
Friends may call on Wednesday
from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on
Thursday from 9:00 AM to 10:00
AM at the Lehman-Hogenkamp-
Dzendzel Funeral Home. Condo-
lences may be left athogenkampfh.
com.
Thomas H. Dull, age 59, of
Celina, Ohio, died on Saturday,
June 23, 2012 at Mercer County
Community Hospital, Coldwater,
Ohio. He was born June 26, 1952
in Van Wert County, Ohio to the
late Hugh and Opal (Shaffer) Dull.
On February 05, 1977 he married
Margaret Peg (Heckler) and she
survives in Celina, Ohio.Funeral
Services will be held 11:00 AM
on Friday, June 29, 2012 at St.
Pauls united Methodist Church
with Pastor Jeff Conrad, officiat-
ing. Friends may call on Thursday
from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the
Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel
Funeral Home and on Friday from
10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the
church. Condolences may be left at
hogenkampfh.com.
Luke C. Clune, age 86, of
formerly of Chickasaw, Ohio, died
on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Celina
Manor, Celina, Ohio. He was born
February 20, 1926 in Chickasaw,
Ohio to the late Casper and Anna
(Ashman) Clune. On July 24, 1965 he
married Irene M. (Stammen) and she
died June 23, 2001. Mass of Christian
Burial was on Monday, June 25, 2012
at Precious Blood Catholic Church,
Chickasaw, Ohio with Fr. Thomas
Brenberger, officiating. Burial
followed in Precious Blood Cemetery,
Chickasaw Ohio. Condolences may
be left at hogenkampfh.com.
Leo J. Ernst, age 55, of Coldwater,
Ohio, died following an extended
battle with cancer on Sunday, June 24,
2012 at Mercer County Community
Hospital, Coldwater, Ohio. He was
born February 07, 1957 in Lima, Ohio
to the late Arthur and Ruth Christine
(Fischer) Ernst. Mass of Christian
Burial was held on Wednesday, June
27, 2012 at Holy Trinity Catholic
church, Coldwater, Ohio. Burial
followed in St. Elizabeth Cemetery,
Coldwater Ohio. Memorials may
be directed to State of the Heart
Hospice 210 W. Main St, Coldwater,
Ohio. Condolences may be left at
hogenkampfh.com
Jerome W. Alig, age 89 of
Portland, Indiana, died June 20,
2012 at Adams Memorial Hospital,
Decatur, Indiana. He was born July
28, 1922, in Portland to the late John
W. Alig and the late Hilda (Droesch)
Alig. On April 29, 1944, he married
Evelyn (Barga) Alig, who survives.
Online condolences may be directed
to www.brockmanboeckmanfh.
com.
Janice J. Evans, age 87, of Celina,
Ohio, died on Sunday, June 24, 2012
at her home. She was born September
23, 1924 in Coldwater, Ohio to the
late Forest and Ada (McNair) Ensign.
On May 29, 1948 she married Ernest
Holmes Evans and he died January 17,
2004. Graveside services will be held
at a later date. Lehman Hogenkamp
Dzendzel funeral home is handling the
arrangements. Memorial may be made to
State of the Heart Hospice 230 W. Main
St, Coldwater, Ohio 45828. Condolences
may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
James Allan Curry, age 30, of
Celina, Ohio, passed away at 11:03 a.m.
on Thursday, June 21, 2012 at Mercer
County Community Hospital Coldwater,
Ohio. He was born on April 02, 1982 in
Fayetteville, North Carolina to Dave
Curry and Brenda (Muter) May. Funeral
services were held on Sunday June 24,
2012 at the New Start Church of God
7729 uS State Route 127 in Celina, with
Rev. John Mobley officiating. Burial
followed in Mercer Memory Gardens
in Celina. Condolences may be made
at LHDfuneralhome.com. Memorial
contributions may be made to the James
A. Curry Family.
Connie K. Reed, age 77 of
Decatur, IN (formerly of Celina,
Ohio), passed away Saturday, June
23, 2012 at Woodcrest Nursing Home
in Decatur. She was born May 11,
1935 in Celina, Ohio to the late Oliver
Bill Richardson & Dorothy (Gray)
Richardson. She is preceded in death
by her husband Clark Reed in January
2001. Private family services will be
held. Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel
Funeral Home, Celina is handling the
arrangements. Condolences may be left
at hogenkampfh.com.
Don Purdy was born on
Feb. 15, 1923 at home on Hasis
Road in Center Township. He
died on June 24, 2012, at home
in Celina. Don was the son of
Floyd and Ella (Miller) Purdy,
of Celina and married to Betty.
Visitation for Don is Thursday,
June 28, from 2-4 p.m. and
6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Funeral services will be held
Friday, June 29, at 10:30 a.m.
at Bethany united Methodist
Church in Celina. The Rev.
Jonathan Exman will officiate.
Burial will follow at St. Marys
Cemetery in Celina. Memorial
donations in memory of Don
may be made to State of the
Heart Hospice, 230 W. Main,
Coldwater, Ohio 45828 or to
the Northwest Ohio Chapter of
the Alzheimers Association,
200 E. High St., 2nd Floor,
Lima, Ohio 45801.
On July 7th at 2 pm there will
be First Saturday Devotions in
honor of Our Lady of Fatima with
prayer, the rosary, a homily and
benediction at St. Charles Center
main chapel. Fr. Len Kistler will
be officiating. All are welcome to
attend.
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Devotions
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The Fort Recovery American
Legion Auxiliary held their meeting
on June 11th at the Legion Post.
President Sue May called the
meeting to order. The usual ritual was
followed to open the meeting. The
secretary read the minutes from the
precious two meetings and they were
approved. Treasurer Sharon Link
gave her report for the previous two
months and a motion was made to
pay the bills. The books were audited
and everything was in order. Pat
Stammen reported on the cards sent
out to various people. The coupons
are going well; keep them coming
sorted in the correct way.
Cards were sent around for Ivo
Wendel for the mulch donated, Danny
Bechtol for our Gold Star Mothers
meal, and Jack Hemmelgarn a get
well, for the members to sign. The
blood mobile collected 88 units.
Gratitude was expressed to the
workers and for the cookies provided.
July 30 will be the next blood mobile
at Fort Recovery. A request was
received from the March of Dimes.
Members requested more information
on this charity. The auxiliary also
received state news from Vi. Girl state
actually had a waiting list this year.
Sue extended a thank-you to all who
helped with the memorial service and
who could attend the mass. Gertie
passed along a thank-you from Betty
Bechtol for all the cards she received.
Marilyn and Janet reported on the
district summer convention they
attended. Five awards were brought
back and the convention went well.
Good job on the green reports to make
the awards possible.
Pot of Gold was won by Eileen
Schmitz. Twenty members were
able to attend the meeting. Chairlady
for the next lunch meeting is Eileen
Schmitz and her helpers will be Molly
Bechtol and Alvera Schmitz.
The following officers were then
installed: President: Sharon Metzger,
First Vice President: Lil Knapke,
Second Vice President: Marilyn
Schmitz, Secretary: Janet Rindler,
Treasurer: Sharon Link, Chaplain:
Sue May, and Sergeant of Arms:
Lois Vogel. The American Legion
also installed their officers. Prayer
was said and the flags were retired.
An outstanding meal was served
and Legion and Auxiliary members
enjoyed food and fellowship to
conclude the evening.
Ft. Recovery
American
Legion Auxiliary
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A Look Back
MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE
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Someone said it hasnt been
this dry and without rain since
1988. I really cant remember
if that is right or not. I do
know that we need rain very
bad at this time, and with not
much of a forecast for rain in
the near future it may be some
time before we get any rain.
I do know most corn farmers
are very worried at this time.
The corn looks good in some
places but usually not every
field. I guess it depends when
you planted the corn and
beans. Lets hope and pray
that the Good Lord will send
us some rain.
Are you as tired as I am all
ready with all the presidential
commercials on T.V.? I think
if the two candidates would
just sit down across from each
other and tell us all just what
they have planned for the next
four years we could all get
ourselves ready for November
and just think of the money
they would save.
But I guess they would not
want to face each other and
say the things they are both
saying on the commercials
about each other. It would
make a difference if they
said those things face to face.
Wouldnt it be fun to see? you
know very well they couldnt
face each other and bad mouth
the guy, they would probably
end up in a fight. But it would
be fun to see. I am not sure
the American people are
ready for that. It sure would
be different.
I have often thought
what would happen if the
candidate would just step up
to the microphone and say, I
may not be a politician but I
promise you I will do as good
a job as I possibly can with the
help from all you people out
there listening to my voice.
Do you think you could vote
for a guy like that?
Thats My Opinion.......
Whats yours?
From the archives of The
Mercer County Chronicle
10 YEARS AGO (2002)
Semi-trailers of Ron Jacobs of
Rockford went to Chattanooga,
Tennessee, last weekend to pick
up 312 portable pens for the new
multi-purpose buildings at the
Mercer County Fairgrounds.
The MED Foundation of
Mercer County Community
Hospital awarded $9,000 in
Memorial Scholarships to area
students, one from each Mercer
County High School, to study in
a medical field.
25 YEARS AGO (1987)
The 1200 residents of St.
Henry will celebrate the villages
Sesquicentennial, of 150th
birthday, from July 4-12, 1987.
Henry Romer platted the village
in 1837 and it has been growing
ever since.
On June 28, the Coldwater
Cudas defeated the Celina
Dolphins in both diving and
swimming. The Cudas won the
Diving 76 to 50 and the overall
meet 468 to 276.
50 YEARS AGO (1962)
A total of 118 applications
have been received for
admission to the Western Ohio
Education Foundations two-year
community college, scheduled to
open in September in Celina.
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Your 401(k) offers tax-deductible contributions, tax-deferred growth of
earnings potential and a variety of investment options so its a great tool
for building retirement savings. Yet like all tools, your 401(k) must be used
properly to get the best results. Thats why you should review your 401(k) at
least annually and make whatever adjustments are needed.
Depending on where you work, you may get some 401(k) review help
from your plan provider. But if that assistance isnt available, you might want to
consult with a financial professional to make sure youre getting the maximum
benefit from your plan.
As you begin to review your 401(k), your first question should probably
be this:
How much should I contribute? At the very least, try to put in enough to
receive your employers matching contribution, if one is offered. If you dont
earn this match, you are essentially walking away from free money. Beyond
this, though, the amount you put into your 401(k) might depend on what other
retirement savings vehicles you have available. For instance, if youre eligible,
you may also want to contribute to a Roth IRA, which offers tax-free growth
potential, provided youve had your account for five years and dont start
taking withdrawals until youre 59.
Of course, its not only how much you put into your 401(k) that determines
its success its also how you choose to allocate your investment dollars.
(Keep in mind that asset allocation does not guarantee a profit or protect
against loss.) Your 401(k) may have a dozen or more investment choices,
such as stock funds, bond funds and money market funds. To choose the right
investment mix, youll need to consider a variety of factors, including these:
Your age Generally speaking, the younger you are, the more
aggressive you can afford to be with your 401(k) investments, because
youll have decades in which to potentially overcome the inevitable down
periods of the market. As you get older, you may wish to invest somewhat
more conservatively, but youll still need some growth potential in your 401(k)
portfolio.
Your goals Everyone has different goals for retirement. You might
want to retire early and travel the world, while your co-worker desires to
work as long as possible and then, upon retirement, stay close to home and
pursue hobbies. Because you each have different goals, with different income
needs, you also may need to follow different investment strategies within your
401(k).
Your other retirement income sources If you have a variety of
retirement income sources a pension from another job, an IRA, a spouse
with generous retirement benefits you may need to invest differently,
perhaps less aggressively, than if you had fewer options for retirement
income.
Apart from putting away as much as you can into your 401(k) and
choosing the right investment mix, what else can you do to get the most out
of your plan? Heres a suggestion: If you have worked at various jobs and
acquired multiple 401(k)s, consider rolling them over into one account. You
might save money on fees and reduce paperwork, but more importantly,
youll be able to concentrate your resources and pursue a unified investment
approach, with your investment dollars working together toward your ultimate
retirement goals.
As you can see, a 401(k) review and rollover can reward you in many
ways so do whatever it takes to maximize your 401(k)s performance.
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Summer is here which means a vacation most likely isnt far away. Whether youre hitting the road,
jumping on a plane or even enjoying a staycation at home, youre probably looking forward to some down time
with your family. But not every aspect of your life should be relaxed. Specifcally, you dont want to take a vacation
from investing which means you need to become a diligent, year-round investor.
Here are a few suggestions that can help:
* Keep on investing. Dont head to the investment sidelines when the fnancial markets experience volatility.
You dont want to be a nonparticipant when things turn around because, historically, the early stage of any
market rally is generally when the biggest gains occur. (Keep in mind that past performance of the market is not
a guarantee of future results.)
* Keep learning. In just about any classroom, the best students are the ones who get the most out of their
education and put their learning to the best use. And the same is true of the investment world: The more you know
about the forces that affect your investments performance, and about why you own the investments you do, the
more likely you are to make the right moves and the less likely youll be to make hasty and unwise decisions.
* Keep your focus on the long term. As an investor, you need to look past those events such as natural
disasters, recession fears and political instability abroad that may have noticeable short-term effects on the
fnancial markets but little impact over the longer term. So instead of making investment decisions based on
todays headlines, think about what you want your fnancial picture to look like in 10, 20 or 30 years and take
the appropriate steps to help make that picture materialize. These steps include following a long-term, disciplined
investment strategy thats suitable for your individual needs, making adjustments as time goes on and working
with a professional fnancial advisor who knows your situation and can help you make the right choices.
* Keep looking for growth opportunities. To achieve your long-term goals, such as a comfortable retirement,
youll need to own growth-oriented investments, such as stocks and other investments that contain equities.
The percentage of your holdings devoted to stocks should be based on your risk tolerance, time horizon and
proximity to retirement. But no matter what your situation, you want a portfolio thats designed to help you meet
your investment goals.
* Keep relying on hardworking investments. To help ensure your investments are working hard for you,
choose those vehicles that can help you in multiple ways. For example, when you invest in a 401(k) or other
employer-sponsored retirement plan, your money grows on a tax-deferred basis, which means it can accumulate
faster than if it were placed in an investment on which you paid taxes every year. (Keep in mind that taxes are due
upon withdrawal, and withdrawals prior to age 59 may be subject to a 10% IRS penalty.) Plus, you typically fund
your 401(k) with pretax dollars, so the more you put in each year, the lower your taxable income. Furthermore,
with the choices available in your plan, you can create a good mix of investments.
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Question: Is it okay to let my cat outdoors?
Answer: Many pet owners ask themselves whether they should allow their cats outside. There are many risks
to letting your indoor cat access to the outside world. Many cats show a preference to be outside than cooped up
indoors. Cats are natural explorers and predators. Letting your cat outside will stimulate them both emotionally and
psychologically according to experts preventing depression. Outdoor activity also allows them to be more physically.
You need to look at the potential dangers that may arise from your cat being outdoors. If you decide to let your cat
explore the great outdoors, there are some precautions that you need take to help make their journey safer.
Many dangers are associated with letting an indoor cat outside. If you live in a heavily wooded area or rural
area, there are many large predators outside that may prey upon your pet. Large dogs and coyotes are two of
the most prevalent in our area. You need to worry about your animal picking up feas, ticks, and mange. Traffc is
another problem. There are many infectious diseases they are prone to pick up. They are more likely to consume
poisons or poisonous plants. They are in danger of getting into a fght with other stray or feral cats. If your cat gets
bitten, they could develop an infection which would send them to the vet.
If you feel that the outdoors would be benefcial to your cat, here are some precautions and tips that you can
take:
Make sure your pet is up-to-date on all of their vaccinations. Cats going into the outdoors should be current
on Feline Leukemia (F, Feline Infectious Peronititis (FIP), Rabies, and a FVRCP (Calicivirus, Panleukopenia, and
Chlamydia Feline Rhinotracheitis Psittaci).
Be sure to have your pet spayed or neutered to avoid pregnancy or contact with unvaccinated undomesticated
cats.
Make sure you use fea protection.
Visit your vet every 6 months to catch issues such as internal parasites or other illnesses that may arise from
being outdoors.
Buy them a collar or harness and attach tags. It is also best to microchip your pet. When purchasing a collar,
the best type is a breakaway collar that will come apart in case your pet gets caught in something. It is recommended
that you attach a bell to the collar to alert the birds or small animals that your feline is in the area.
Take your cat outside in short trips until they become accustomed with the area. Cats do not rely on visual
clues but on their keen sense of smell. Let them urinate or mark their territory in small intervals before letting them
go out on their own.
Keep your frst outings short and supervised with your pet being maintained on a leash. If your cat wants to
go back indoors, let them. They become spooked very easily and they will try to take off.
Be sure to keep your cats paws clean after their excursions outside. They can carry illnesses and diseases
back into your home and expose you and your family to them.
Some pet owners build an enclosure that their feline cannot escape from in their backyard, so that they have
access to the outdoors but are offered the safety of the enclosure.
Many veterinarians do not advise letting your cat outdoors because of the dangers that are associated with
them exploring outdoors. The best advice is to use your best judgment and take precautions if you do allow your
pet access outside.
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Whats Happening
Around the Fort
Jim and Helen Stump have
celebrated their 60th Wedding
Anniversary with their family
with a dinner at Bear Creek
If you havent read Virginia
Woods book, Enjoying
the Journey:, you are
missing a blessing. Virginia
wrote the book for her
family at the suggestion
of her granddaughter. Her
granddaughter thought the many
stories of her grandmothers life
needed to be written down so
they would not be forgot.. After
reading the first three chapters,
I can not wait to read the rest of
the book. you will be inspired
by the happenings in Virginias
life. Virginia and husband
Richard have been business
owners in Fort Recovery for
many years. The book can
be found on Amazon.com.
The good news is that there is
another one in the making.
LEMON/LIME
REFRIGERATOR CAKE
1 lemon cake mix
1 (3 oz.) box instant
lemon pudding
1 (3 oz.) pkg. lime jello
1 envelope Dream Whip 2
c. milk
Mix and bake cake as
directed on box. Cool cake ,
mix the jello as directed on box,
punch holes in the cooled cake
with a fork about 1 inch apart.
Pour the Jello over the top of
cake. Place in refrigerator for
several hours to set the Jello.
Topping: Mix the dream
whip, instant pudding
and milk Spread the topping
mixture over the refrigerated
cake and let set for several
hours. This is a great cake to
make ahead, it also freezes
well.
The 50 year alumni class from
Fort Recovery High School
enjoyed the reunion with many
of the past classmates at the
Alumni Banquet held on June
16. Don Witter, who now lives
in Florida, was spokesman for
the class.
TIP OF THE WEEK: If you
have a Medicare-Part D drug
program, called First Health
you may find that some of your
generic drugs are free of any
co-pay at Walmart. you must
have the prescription and have
them run it through to check
the price.
uNTIL NEXT WEEK
REMEMBER : Be happy, love
one another and remember that
there is a miracle out there that
can change your life..
fort notes
by Betty Lou Denney/Hall
Members present for the picture are as follows: Left to right back
row are- Dean Mott, Harry White, Marlene (Reichert) Hinkle, Gene
Lennarts Wayne Fullenkamp, Roger Bickel, Paula (Knapke) Stibich,
Beartice (Garke) Alig, Mary (Homan) Keller, Don Witter.
Front row: Janice (Kaiser) Evers, Pam (Granger)Denniston, Bob
Metzger, Linda (Link) Metzger, Sandra (Reichart) Buschur. Larry
Buschur, Don Miller, Carol (Reichert) Hartnagel.
The Catholic parishes of St.
Nicholas, Osgood and St. Louis,
North Star will be operating a
produce stand for the benefit of the
poor.
The stand will be located on the
corner of State Route 705 and u.S.
Route 127, New Weston, Ohio.
St. Marias Community Farm
welcomes gardeners to donate fruits
and vegetables from their orchards
and gardens or baked goods. The
public is invited to come and offer
donations for whatever they wish
to take home.
The produce stand is open every
Saturday beginning July 7 and
throughout the rest of the summer
from 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon. All
proceeds and leftover produce
are given to St. Vincent Hotel in
Dayton which feeds approximately
two-hundred men, women, and
children a day and assists them in
finding employment and housing.
Some of the proceeds also go to the
Greenville Soup Kitchen.
The Pastoral Center
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Page 10 May 21, 2009 - May 27, 2009
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.
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By: Charles Martin
Where the River Ends is a
love story. By reading only the
prologue, I sensed it was well
written and knew it would hold
my interest. The Camelot that
Doss and Abbie shared for the
first ten years of their marriage
came to an abrupt halt when
she discovered the lump. Two
years later, after the regimen of
cut, poison and burn there were
no options left. The study at
M.D.Anderson in Houston was
only accepting primary cases.
Abbie did not qualify for the
clinical trial at The Oregon Health
& Science university because the
disease had metastasized. Sloan-
Kettering didnt have anything
to offer either. They had come to
the end of the road. So they went
to spend their last days together
where they began, where the river
ends. Charles Martin writes like
someone who has been through
this battle. He could have
gotten the medical information
from multiple sources, but the
feelings came from within. For
example, the way he describes
the difference between tired and
fatigued. Sleep cures tired, but
it has no effect on fatigued. The
book touched me so. I could feel
the emotion of the characters and
at many times it brought tears to
my eyes. It reminded me of the
70s movie Love Story. Although
the situations are different, the
sentiment remains the same.
This heartrending novel of
support and encouragement
portrays a devotion that can
only be achieved by unselfish
love. In the end its whats in
the heart that carries on. With a
descriptive sequence of events,
I could imagine the agonizing
decisions and distress that Doss
and Abbie had to deal with. I
would recommend Where the
River Ends for everyone. Books
written with such expertise
arent commonplace. It can be
found in the fiction section; FIC-
MAR and also as an audio book,
AuDCD-MAR.
Saint Henry, Ohio is celebrating its
175
th
Anniversary. When I received
my copy of the Ohio Postal History
Journal, I decided to write about the
early history of Saint Henrys Post
Office this week. When I first wrote
about the history of the Saint Henry
Post Office, local citizens and the
Saint Henry Postmaster provided
history of the Post Office for my
book, Saint Henry, Ohio History,
printed in 1971. Since then, I have
collected history from libraries,
and the u.S. Postal Department at
Washington D.C.
The first Post Office was known
as Saint Henrys Post Office, from
1850 until 1893. The earliest record
of the u.S. Post Office at Saint Henry
is dated July 24, 1850, when Fread
Seewalde was appointed as the first
Postmaster. The next oldest record
I acquired is a copy of an original
letter by Fread Seewalde, dated
December 11, 1865, in answer to the
November 18, 1865 letter from the
Postmaster General at Washington.
Fread Seewalde wrote that the four
nearest Post Offices to Saint Henrys
Post Office were the Post Offices at
Cranberry Prairie, Fort Recovery,
Coldwater, and Carthagena. Post
Office Records state that Henry
Beckman was appointed as the next
Postmaster, on February 6, 1866.
My next oldest record is a Postal
Card, sent from Saint Charles
Seminary at Carthagena Post Office,
to a Priest at the Himmelgarten
Convent through the Saint Henry
Post Office, dated August 23, 1881.
That postal card was written in
Latin! Carthagena Post Office is now
closed. The Himmelgarten Convent
was closed and the property was sold
in 1901.
As of December 9, 1893, the name
of this Post Office became Saint
Henry Post Office. Joseph Drahman
was appointed as Postmaster that same
date. When Drahman corresponded
with the u.S. Post Office Department
on March 31, 1894, he named the
closest Post Offices as Wendelin and
Philothea. Those Post Offices are also
closed. (As you recall, last summer,
the Drahmann family, from the
European City of Amsterdam, visited
me at Saint Henry.) John Beckman
was appointed Postmaster on April
11, 1895. He was followed by Henry
Romer, December 2, 1896. Romer
named Wendelin and Philothea as the
nearest Post Offices and the C.J.&
M. Railroad as the nearest Railroad
in his letter to the u.S. Post Office
Department.
The next copy of correspondence,
which is in my collection, is Postmaster
Henry Steinlages November 7, 1901
letter to the u.S. Post Office, whereby
he named the Cincinnati Northern
as the nearest Railroad. Postmaster
Albert J. Beckman, on September
21, 1939, wrote the u.S. Post Office
Department, that the nearest Post
Offices were located at Burkettsville,
Coldwater, Maria Stein, and Fort
Recovery. The nearest railroad was
the Cincinnati Northern, which ran
through the west side of the Village.
I have an assortment of early cover
letters postmarked at the Saint Henry
Post Office. One card was sent Air
Mail from Saint Henry Post Office,
February 23, 1945, to the New york
City, Ny Post master, to any Prisoner
of War. A newspaper notice stated
that Clarence B. Gels, a St. Henry
High School graduate, was honored
September 21, 1970, and received
the Presidential Management
Improvement Awards for exceptional
contributions toward more efficient
government operations. For more
information about the early Saint
Henry Post Office, read the 1971 and
1987 books about the History of Saint
Henry, or the 1978 Mercer County
History book, and the 1989 book
about Mercer Countys barns. Do
you know the name of the Postmaster
at Saint Henry Post Office today?
The first person who emails the
correct answer to me, will win a copy
of my Granville Township Historic
Resources book, printed in 2007.
[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.]
H.C. Meinerding was a rural mail carrier for R.F.D. (Rural Free
Delivery) at Saint Henry Post Office, in the early 1900s, before
automobiles and trucks were used.
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8:00 - Bean bag tour-
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4:00 - Church Servic-
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5:15 - Opening cer-
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(Pre-sale tickets sold
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5:30 - Rides open
5:30 - Little Miss &
Mr. St. Henry
8:00-12:00 - Country
Mile
SUNDAY,
JULY 1, 2012
9:15 - Redskin Clas-
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istration 7:30-8:45
at St. Henry High
School
12:00 - Rides & pic-
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1:00 - Kids tractor
pull (FREE - weigh-
in at 12:30, spon-
sored by St. Henry
Fire Department)
2:00-6:00 - Fire-
cracker Cruise-In
(Registration begin-
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3:00 - Talent Show
4:00-? - Chicken
BBQ (by Rocky Ber-
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K of C Hall. No pre-
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4:00-6:30 - Roger
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All times are approxi-
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Otterbacher Ride
Company Games
Dunk Tank Food
Live Bands
Pre-Picnic Movie -
Thurs. at the Park
(FREE POPCORN)
Grilled Pork Chop
Dinners 5K Run
Turtle Soup Kids
Play Land BBQ
Chicken
Pre Sale Ride Tickets
at St. Henry Bank and
Gels Market
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Flooring, Blinds, Custom Draperies
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Contact: Connie Buschur
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The association will host an
8 & under boys baseball coach
pitch tourney on July 6-8 followed
by a boys baseball 10 & under
tournament from July 9-12. A girls
8 & under coach pitch tourney will
be held July 13-15 followed by a
12 & under boys baseball tourney
from July 16-19.
For more information on any of
these tournaments, please contact
Doug Etzler at (419) 786-9918.
The Payne (Ohio) Ball Association
will be sponsoring four all star
tournaments in July
Kaup Pharmacys Health and
Wellness Seminar on July 11, 2012
at 6:30 pm.
It is open to the public at no
cost.
Event is located at Enhanced
Services at 110 E Butler Street,
Fort Recovery, OH 45846.
Compression Stockings, Whats
the Benefit?
Jan Forthofer, Certified
Pharmacist Technician, will
help you learn the benefits of
compression stockings for Diabetic
Patients, Pregnant Woman, and
Individuals with venous disorders.
you will also understand the
symptoms and signs of needing
compression stockings which
may include swelling, feeling of
heaviness in the legs, and varicose
veins.
Compression Fittings will be
offered after the session. PLEASE
RSVP by July 10, 2012 by calling
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Kaup Pharmacys Health
and Wellness holds seminar
The 5K Mile Run race will
start and finish at Ansonia Local
Schools on State Route 47 East.
Pre-registration is $13.00 with shirt
if postmarked by June 29, 2012 or
$8.00 without shirt. Registration
the day of the race is $15.00 with
a shirt or $11.00 without shirt.
Extra shirts are available the day
of the reach while supplies last. To
register online go to www.speedy-
feet.com. For any information you
can call (937) 659-0037.
5K/3.1 Mile
Run 29th annual
Firecracker Run
John Hoying, Director of the MED Foundation at Mercer Health, was the guest speaker for the June 19
meeting of the Coldwater Kiwanis Club. John explained that the MED Foundation (Medical, Educational, and
Development Foundation) has many initiatives underway. The foundation recently awarded 13 scholarships
to area high school seniors who plan to enter a health care profession. Since the scholarship program began
about 20 years ago, the foundation has awarded more than $170,000 worth of scholarships. The recent MED
Foundation Golf Outing, which had 28 teams entered, raised over $25,000. A quarterly newsletter is a new
effort to communicate with the community about the foundations projects and activities. John also reported
on the memorial walkway to be constructed between the parking lot and the west entrance. Memorial paver
bricks can be purchased to assist with this project. The foundations capital campaign assists with major
contributions. In 2009 funds were used to purchase a state-of-the-art in-house MRI scanner. The current
campaign is raising funds to pay for new equipment being utilized in the Cardiopulmonary Rehab area.
Kiwanis news
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The June meeting of the Maria
Stein Legion Auxiliary was held
on Monday, June 11 at the post
home with twenty-six members
present. The meeting was opened
according to ritual. The minutes
and treasurers reports were
approved as read.
Bills presented for the month
were: Janie Luebke for mileage
to District Summer Convention,
Irene Bruns for two new roasters
and June Bertke for the lunch bill.
Rosie McClurg made a motion to
pay these bills and it was seconded
by Ruth Bruns. Motion was
carried.
Thank-yous were received
from Julia Feltz and urban
Berning for hearing aid batteries,
Shirley Mauer for the gas card we
sent her and from the Pilgrimmage
committee for the Drill Team
participation in the Peace Mass.
Also our thank-you to Betty
Overman for making 956 dirty
bags and 11 lab robes.
Fritz Albers gave the Poppy
Report. The Girl Scouts were
not available this year, so the
Auxiliary members helped Fritz
with the collections the weekend
of May 19 and 20.
Janie Luebke gave a report on
the District Summer Convention
held at Sidney on June 3. Our unit
was praised for all the activities we
do throughout the year. She also
reported that we received several
awards for our green reports. They
include: Community Service- First
Place to Diane Pohlman, VA & R-
First Place to Connie Fullenkamp,
Americanism- Second Placeto
Janice Piekenbrock, Children
& youth- Second Place to Jane
Meyer, Certificate of Achievement
to Barb Rohr- First Place to achieve
membership goal in District 2.
Janie Luebke and Tammy
Schwieterman will be our
Delegates to the Department
Convention in July.
President reminded everyone
that the CountryFest theme this
year is tropical, so be sure to
wear bright colors when working
in the stand. She also reminded
us that we can pay our dues at
the Countryfest. A few more
volunteers are needed to work in
the stand.
President Irene thanked all the
members who helped her with all
our projects during this past year.
The new officers for 2012-2013
were then installed. President
Irene was presented with the Past
Presidents pin.
Dates to remember:
June 22 - 24: Country Fest
July 4: Fourth of July
July 6 - 8: Department of
Convention
July 10: Next Auxiliary
Meeting
The lunch committee for next
months meeting are Janie Luebke
and Rita Heinl.
The Pot of Gold was won by
Bertie Bruns.
With no further business, the
meeting was adjourned. Lunch was
served and cards were played.
American Legion Auxiliary Maria Stein Unit 571 Department of Ohio
Have A GREAT & Safe
4th Of July Weekend!
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Observations ... by John Bruns
THE CORRECT
CALL
A good thing about our
American sports is our score
keeping. The final horn sounds,
and the team with more points
wins the game. The final out
is made and the team with
the most runs wins. We are
presently entering the Olympic
season, however, and things get
a little more complicated. I will
be watching sports like diving
and gymnastics where the final
competitor will finish and only
after a group of people and their
computers do their thing will we
have a winner. Track and field
events should be simpler; the
athlete who crosses the finish
line in order, or throws the
farthest, or jumps the highest
should be first, then second,
and third. Things get even more
complicated with the decathlon
Olympic trials. The decathlon
winner can truly claim to be
the best all around athlete in
the world. The competition
has events involving sprinting,
hurdling, and mid-distance
running. It also has throwing,
and jumping events. The u.S.
has been traditionally strong
in international decathlon
competition. Americas Bryan
Clay was the Olympic gold
medal winner four years ago.
Some track officials felt that
this year, the u.S. decathlon
athletes were sufficiently strong
to capture all three medals in
London. In the Olympic trials
last weekend, stuff happened.
Although there are no subjective
judges in the decathlon events,
the goal in each race is not
simply to beat the other guys.
Points are awarded for the level
of performance in each event.
Thus winning a race may not
be good enough; it depends
how and who did what. Clay,
the gold medal holder, fell,
did not finish the hurdle race,
and initially was disqualified
from the whole competition.
His DQ was overturned,
but later he did not get off a
legal throw in the discus, and
placed twelfth in the overall
event. Our depth people came
through however, as Ashton
Eaton accumulated 9039 points
and set a new worlds record.
Trey Hardee, our other top
contender, scored 8383 points
and will also go to London.
The united States is entitled
to enter three competitors in
the Olympic decathlon, but the
united States Track and Field
Association also has a policy
stating that a minimum level of
excellence, 8200 points, must
be achieved in the decathlon
trials before an athlete may
compete in the Olympics.
As a consequence, the uS is
sending only two competitors
and a sure medal winner is left
home because of a stumble and
one bad day. I have coached
basketball and golf at the high
school level only. Golf was a
much easier duty in the aspect
that I had numbers to justify
who made the team and played
in the matches. Basketball is
subjective and I (and probably
every other coach) have at
times second guessed myself
concerning choosing a squad
and playing time. At times an
effective coach, or committee,
or whatever, should do the
right thing to give the team
the best chance of winning, no
matter what the numbers say.
I do not care what precedent
the uSTFA may be setting or
breaking. Coaches or selectors
are paid to catch flack and
should not hide behind rules
for bad decisions. Clay, almost
a sure medal winner for his
country, would not be replacing
another deserving athlete, just
an empty uniform. The next
time a unique situation happens
concerning Olympic qualifiers,
the committee should deal with
it uniquely and accept any heat.
Page 9 June 11, 2009 - June 17, 2009
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Students place
in competition
A component of the recently established agriculture pro-
gram at Wright State Lake Campus included a course on dairy
cattle evaluation. Participating students learned about dairy
cattle physiology, pedigree, linear evaluation, and oral defense
of reasons. Students in the class competed in the National
Association of College Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA)
Dairy Judging Contest held in Wooster, Ohio on April 17th.
Members of the Wright State Lake Campus teams did well
in the Associates and Bachelors Degree Divisions of competi-
tion. In the Associates Degree Division awards were given
for top placings in the respective breeds judged that day (Hol-
stein, Ayrshire, and Jersey) as well as overall individual and
team awards. Second Place in Ayrshire (Associate Division)
was Damon Bertke and Third Place (Associate Division) was
Brian Schulte. Overall awards indicated the team placed well.
Damon Bertke was the Second Place Individual and the Asso-
ciates Degree team was 2nd Place in their Division.
The Bachelors Degree Team won their division in compe-
tition. Garrett Dorsten placed 2nd overall as an individual,
with Kevin Kaup placing third. The Bachelors Degree team
was 2nd in each of the breed divisions (Holstein, Jersey, and
Ayrshire), as well as placing 2nd as a team in Oral Reasons. A
number of the Bachelors Degree Team Members placed indi-
vidually in breed competition with Garrett Dorsten placing
Second in the Jersey Breed, while Kevin Kaup was Third in
Holsteins and First in Ayrshire.
Representing Wright State Lake Campus in competition included: Damon Bertke, Garrett Dorsten, Alex Fullenkamp,
Abe Gibbs, Jordan Hellwarth, Kevin Kaup, Greg Koesters, Tyler Koesters, Joanna Osterloh, Kassie Pease, Wendi
Phillips, Brian Schulte, and Matt Thobe. The team was coached by Dr. Greg Homan and sponsored by Farm Credit
Services.
Pictured front (left to right) Greg Koesters, Brian Schulte, Kassie Pease, Wendi Phillips, Tyler Koesters, and Matt
Thobe. Second Row (left-right) Alex Fullenkamp, Abe Gibbs, Kevin Kaup, Damon Bertke, Jordan Hellwarth, and
Dr. Greg Homan. (Absent from photo: Garrett Dorsten).
Parkway FFA Presents Community
with Blue and Gold Award
The Parkway FFA
Chapter awarded three
area businesses during the
80th annual FFA banquet.
The Blue and Gold award
is awarded to businesses
that donate to benefit the
Parkway FFA Chapter and
local community. The
three businesses were
Willshire Sportsman Club,
Helena Agronomic Center
in Coldwater, and Burtch
Seed.
Willshire Sportsman
Club sponsored the Park-
way Wildlife and Nature
Interpretation teams. They
provided the team mem-
bers with t-shirts as well as
training to prepare them
for the events. Willshire
Sportsman Club paid for
each members entry fees
to each event as well.
Helena Agronomic Center in Coldwater has made many donations to the Parkway FFA for many activites and
awards given. They also provided materials needed for the FFA Mercer County Invitational. Helena in turn is a
part of the Syngenta blue jackets program in which the Parkway FFA Chapter received a free FFA jacket for
members to use.
Burtch Seed has helped not only the chapter, but also the community by furthering the agriculture advance-
ments. Burtch Seed has made many donations for the events and activities Parkway FFA participates in through-
out the year. They also have partnered with the Parkway FFA to hold the Burtch Seed Customer Appreciation Day
which helps promote the Parkway FFA Chapter and Parkway Local Schools.
For these businesses dedication for helping the Parkway FFA, they have received lifetime membership to
Parkway FFA Boosters as well as membership to the National FFA Alumni. The Parkway FFA Chapter would like
to thank these businesses for their support.
Burtch Seed representative receiving their award.
Ohio Farm Bureau
Hosts Grow and
Know Day
Attendees can learn skills to
manage their property
The growing popularity of
gardening, food preservation
and other back to basics
topics will be the focus of a
new day-long seminar spon-
sored by the Ohio Farm Bu-
reau Federation.
The first ever Grow and
Know Days will be held
July 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
at the Bob Evans Farm in Rio
Grande. The event is billed as
a how-to seminar for property
owners, animal lovers, gar-
deners and food enthusiasts.
Its going to be a great day
of hands-on learning, said
Cara Lawson, promotion spe-
cialist for Ohio Farm Bureau
and one of the coordinators
for the event. This program-
ming is in direct response to
members wanting this sort of
information.
Attendees will be able to
select four different breakout
sessions with topics including
gardening, backyard egg pro-
duction, horse ownership,
food preparation and preser-
vation, fruit and nut tree man-
agement, property protection,
herb production, fence and
barn maintenance, beekeep-
ing and more.
Cost to participate is $25
for Farm Bureau members
and $85 for non members,
(which includes a member-
ship). In addition to the pro-
gram, registration includes a
Bob Evans cookout lunch on
the farm. Registration dead-
line is July 1. Event registra-
tion can be made by calling
614-246-8276 or visit
OurOhio.org for ticket infor-
mation, program descriptions
and more Grow and Know
experiences, including cook-
ing and gardening competi-
tions.
The vision of the Ohio
Farm Bureau Federation is to
create a partnership between
farmers and consumers. In ad-
dition to farmers, members
include gardeners, food and
wine enthusiasts, animal own-
ers, and anyone who enjoys
rural Ohio.
Fresh Country Air
MATT REESE
My job as an agricultural
journalist is fun because it al-
lows me to travel this fascinat-
ing state on a regular basis, of-
ten on Ohios 26 beautiful des-
ignated scenic byways (five of
which have a national designa-
tion). The five National Scenic
Byways in the state highlight
some of the states finest fea-
tures, including Ohios bounti-
ful agricultural production.
Lake Erie Coastal National
Scenic Byway
June is wine month and there
is no better route in the Midwest
to travel for fine wines than
Ohios northern coast. Ohios
wine business is booming and
gaining more international rec-
ognition every year for its high
quality wine production along
the temperate shores of Lake
Erie.
This route also offers ample
natural attractions for fishing
and bird enthusiasts and the
thrill-seeking appeal of Cedar
Point. Roller coasters, walleye
and wine, how can you go
wrong?
Historic National Road
National Scenic Byway
Much of this byway is lined
with interesting agricultural at-
tractions. Dull Homestead Farm
in Montgomery County features
a diversified operation including
hogs and seed corn, but the real
attention getter is the farms tow-
ering windmills and dedication to
renewable energy. The Dulls
have a visitors center to inform
guests about the farm. Devine
Farms and Pigeon Roost Farm in
Licking County offer pumpkins
and a myriad of fun family ori-
ented activities in the late sum-
mer and fall. The trip through
Belmont County passes near the
states largest Christmas tree
farm run by the Feisley family.
The renowned Dickinson Cattle
Co. Longhorn Cattle Ranch is
also near the route, just outside
of Barnesville. Also, be sure to
note the productive corn and soy-
bean fields lining much of Route
40 that are pumping dollars into
the economy and biofuels into
our vehicles.
Amish Country National
Scenic Byway
Few routes through Ohio of-
fer more picturesque glimpses of
modern and Amish agriculture
than this byway winding through
the heart of the nations largest
Amish community in and around
Holmes and Wayne counties.
Grazing dairy cattle, rolling hay
fields and plenty of down home
Amish appeal (and merchandise)
attract many visitors each year.
Ohio leads the nation in Swiss
cheese production, and ranks
high in other types of cheese pro-
duction, largely due to this region
of the state.
Ohio River National Scenic
Byway
It is hard to beat the rolling
landscape, charming towns, his-
torical and agricultural attractions
that ooze from this 452-mile
route along the Ohio River
through 14 counties. A few of my
favorite stops along the way, or
nearby the designated byway, in-
clude Sweetapple Farms (agri-
tainment), Stacy Family Farms
(strawberries) and Grimms
Green Acres (apples) in Washing-
ton County; the bridge from
Galia County to Point Pleasant,
West Virginia, home of the mys-
terious Mothman that inspired a
book and movie; the appealing
murals in Portsmouth; and some
tasty Montgomery Inn ribs and a
Reds game in Cincinnati.
The Canal Way National
Scenic Byway
This byway runs from Cleve-
land to Dover along the path of the
Ohio and Erie Canal and offers
several agricultural destinations.
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sources of energy to help the environ-
ment, wind continues to generate a back
and forth discussion as to its efficacy as
an energy solution. While there are pros
and cons to wind, its also important to
note there are certain myths and mis-
conceptions about wind that can cloud
the discussion.
Before discussing the advantages
and disadvantages of wind, its helpful
to examine certain elements of the argu-
ment that might be more rooted in myth
than fact.
Myths About Wind
One of the more commonly cited
issues surrounding the use of wind
turbines to generate energy is their po-
tentially harmful effects on avian life.
In reality, wind turbines are much less
harmful to birds than felines. Accord-
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zation dedicated to informing individu-
als about environmental risks to human
health, studies have shown that wind
turbines may be responsible for 1.5 to 2
deaths per year in most areas. Cats, on
the other hand, are responsible for 8 to
10 bird deaths a year in most areas.
Another myth with regard to wind
power is the safety risk of wind turbines
should weather turn severe. While this
was once a genuine concern, as wind
turbine technology has evolved, the
safety risk has decreased significantly.
Todays wind turbines are designed
to prevent them from being active in
severe weather, meaning there is es-
sentially no turbined-related risk to
surrounding residents should a storm
occur.
In addition to safety concerns, some
homeowners are worried that wind
turbines will increase their property
taxes. This concern is rooted in fact,
but not necessarily costly to homeown-
ers. Wind turbines often do increase
property value because they represent
a means for homeowners to produce
long-term income. However, the ma-
jority of land-lease agreements include
provisions stating that the wind devel-
oper will cover any additional property
taxes that result from the installation of
a wind turbine.
Benefits of Wind Turbines
Arguably the greatest benefit of wind
turbines is their environmental impact.
Once the turbine has been constructed,
its environmental impact is minimal.
Wind turbines produce zero emissions,
meaning there will be no CO2, sulfur,
particulates, or nitrogen oxide entering
the atmosphere from wind turbines.
And because environmental conditions
have been linked to a host of medical
maladies, its safe to say wind turbines
could help improve human health.
Another benefit of wind turbines is
the potential financial benefits to hom-
eowners who agree to lease their land
to wind developers. While the amount
a homeowner can earn depends on the
size of the wind turbine and how pro-
ductive it is, projects in Minnesota and
Iowa saw landowners earn between 2
and 4 percent of the turbines annual
gross revenue. For a turbine that earns
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Many people might choose a
nice, hot day over a blustery, cold
afternoon. However, excessively
hot days can not only feel uncom-
fortable, but they can also prove
life-threatening. Elderly men and
women, in particular, are suscep-
tible to the effects of hot tempera-
tures.
According to the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention,
people ages 65 and older are more
prone to heat stroke and heat-
related stress than those of other
ages. Seniors bodies are not able
to adjust to sudden changes in
temperature as quickly as younger
peoples. A chronic condition that
affects the bodys response to heat,
as well as taking certain prescrip-
tion medications also may play a
role in seniors susceptibility to the
heat.
The City of Sacramento De-
partment of Parks and Recreation
says that around 370 deaths from
heat-related illnesses occur across
the united States each year. Nearly
half of those deaths are people who
are 65 and older. Prolonged heat
exposure can take quite a toll on
the average person. Factor in the
more delicate health of many se-
niors, and the hot weather can be
quite dangerous.
Further compounding the prob-
lem is higher energy costs. Seniors
living on fixed incomes may not be
able to afford to turn on air condi-
tioners because of the power draw.
There are different types of
heat-related injuries, though heat
exhaustion and heat stroke are the
most common. Here are signs that
a person may be experiencing one
or the other.
Heat Exhaustion
* weakness
* tiredness
* heavy sweating
* paleness
See SENIORS, page 16
Elderly especially
susceptible to the
heat

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* dizziness
* nausea
* vomiting
* fainting
* fast, weak pulse rate
* headache
* fast and shallow breathing
Heat stroke
* extremely high body tem-
perature (over 105 F)
* red, hot and dry skin
* absence of sweat
* throbbing headache
* dizziness
* nausea
What to do
Friends or family members
should check in with an elder-
ly relative or friend when the
weather is especially warm to
ensure theyre safely handling
the heat.
In addition, people of all
ages can take the following
precautions to keep cool when
the temperatures rise.
* Drink cool, nonalcoholic
beverages. Water and diluted
fruit juices can help rehydrate
the body quickly.
* Restrict physical activity.
* Take a cool shower or bath
or wipe yourself down with a
damp cloth.
* Seek an air-conditioned
environment. For those who
wont or cant turn on the air
conditioning, visit a shopping
mall or library to keep cool.
Some towns and cities also
make cooling centers available
in extreme heat.
* Wear lightweight cloth-
ing.
* Try to remain indoors dur-
ing the hottest hours of the
day.
* Wear hats or use an um-
brella to shield your head from
sunshine outdoors.
* Eat cool foods, but avoid
extremely cold foods. Other-
wise you risk the chance of de-
veloping stomach cramps.
* Do not do laundry or turn
on appliances that contribute
to extra indoor heat.
The heat is nothing to take
lightly, especially when it
comes to seniors health.
Seniors
Baby Girl Wenning
Matt and Deanna (Lennartz) Wenning of Coldwater announced the
birth of their baby daughter, Reagan Catherine Wenning, on June 12,
2012 at 1:02 p.m. at the Mercer Health Hospital in Coldwater. She
weighed 8 pounds and 15 ounces and was 20.5 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Tom and Cathy Lennartz of Fort
Recovery. Paternal grandparents are Dennis and Phyllis Wenning
of Coldwater. Maternal great-grandparents are the late Don and
Rosamary Homan and the late Louis and Ruth Lennartz. Paternal
great-grandparents are Cletus Wenning of Coldwater and the late
Rosemary Wenning of Coldwater. Also, the late Ralph and Laura
Langenkamp.
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Baby Girl Kunk-Kohler
Justin and Julie (Kunk) Kohler
announced the birth of their daughter,
Jaelyn Rose Kunk-Kohler on May
27 at 12:36 a.m. at the Mercer Health
Hospital in Coldwater. She weighed
7 pounds and 10.5 ounces and was
20 inches long.
Jaelyn was welcomed home by
her sibling, Hayden Kunk who is
seven years old.
Maternal grandparents are Dennis
and Shirley Kunk of Celina. Paternal
grandparents are Matt Kohler of
Jackson Center, Ohio and Johnna
Mackie of New Knoxville, Ohio.
Maternal great-grandparents are
Imogene Menehhofer and the late
Cletus Jr. of Coldwater and Pauline
and Leo Kunk of Tucson, Arizona.
Paternal great-grandparents are
Becky Kohler and the late Edward
Kohler of Botkins, Ohio and Mary
Taaouira of Minster and the late
John Miracle of Sandusky, Ohio.
The Fort Recovery Community
Foundation is proud to announce
it has reached a milestone.
In May the treasurers report
showed that the Foundation has
exceeded $1,000,000 in assets.
The Foundation had its humble
beginnings in 1992 with an
initial deposit of $50,000 from
the profits of the Bicentennial
celebration. Earnings from the
assets are used to improve and
maintain community parks
and other designated projects
as directed by donors. Over
$200,000 has been awarded
in community grants and
scholarships since 1992.
A special thank you is
extended to the community
and all the contributors who
have placed their trust in the
Fort Recovery Foundation.
The Fort Recovery Community
Foundation is a 501-3 non-profit
organization and all gifts are
tax deductible. your contented
support is welcomed as we work
towards out next milestone.
The Fort Recovery Foundation
Pictured (from left to right):
Janice Fiely- Treasurer; Jerry
Kaup- Vice President; and Car-
ol Knapke- President. All three
have been active members since
the Foundations beginnings.
Mercer Health welcomes
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Family Practce Physician
NOW ACCEPTING PATIENTS
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Early Morning and Evening Hours Available
Monday to Friday
For more informaton or to schedule an
appointment, call 419-586-1863.
MOST INSURANCE PLANS ACCEPTED
Im grateful for the opportunity to
return home and give back to the
community that contributed so
much to the formative years of my
life.
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The dedication of the Mendon
union School Memorial was held
on May 26 at 2:30 p.m., drawing
a crowd of approximately 100
people and a pony.
The invocation was give by
Pastor Donald Clinger of the
Mendon united Methodist Church
pastor.
A Color Guard was provided by
the Celina American Legion. They
provided a 21 hun salute following
the singing of the Star Spangled
Banner, leg by Pastor Clinger.
Dedication of the Memorial began
with the Alumni secretary, Jeanne
Sprague presenting
the Mendon union
School Memorial to
be consecrated to the
loving memory and
honor of all graduates
of Mendon union
School.
John Boroff, the
representative of the
Village of Mendon,
accepted the Memorial
in loving memory and
honor of all graduates
of the Mendon union
School.
Pastor Clinger then
consecrated the Memorial to the
Glory of God and gave a prayer.
Ron Piper, Alumni president,
officially gave ownership of
the Memorial to the Village of
Mendon, via John Boroff, along
with a certificate given by the
Alumni Officers.
Jeanne then gave a listing of
the contractors
and workers who
were involved in
the building and
finishing of the
Memorial. The
benediction was
given by former
(principal or
superintendent) at
Mendon School,
David WIlson.
The eldest
graduate present
was Dolores Rice
Jerome, Class of
1936.
The Mendon Alumni Officers
would like to thank all those who
took time to attend our dedication
and especially all those who took
part in making this a special day.
A special thank to Pastor Clinger,
David Wilson, John Boroff, and the
American Legion Color Guard for
their attendance and participation.
Mendon Union School Memorial Dedication
Hello...remember me? Im your flag. Some folks call me Old Glory, others call me the Stars and Strips, the Ensign, or just...the flag. But whatever they call me, I am your flag. And, as I proudly state, The Flag of the
united States of America. Something has been bothering me lately. I was wondering if I might talk it over with you. Its about you and me.
I remember sometime ago (I think it was Memorial Day, or was it the 4th of July) when people lined up on both sides of the street to watch a parade. When your father saw me coming along, waving in the breeze, he
took his hat off and held it against his left shoulder. His hand directly over his heart. Remember?
And you. I remember you! Standing there-straight as a soldier. you didnt have a hat on, but you gave the correct salute. They taught you in school to place your hand over your heart. Remember your little Sister? Not to
be outdone, she was saluting the same as you. I was proud, very proud, as I came down that street. Oh, yes, there were some Servicemen there, standing at attention, giving the military salute. Ladies as well as men, civilans
as well as military, paid me respect...reverence.
Now, if I sound a bit conceited...well...I have the right. I represent the finest country in the world-The united States of America. More than one aggressive nation has tried to haul me down, only to feel the fury of this
freedom loving country. Many of you had to go overseas to defend me. A lot more blood has been shed since those patriotic parades of long ago and Ive had a few stars added since you were a boy, but Im still the same ole
flag.
Dad is gone now...and the hometown has a new look. The last time I came down your street, I noticed some of the old landmarks had given way to a number of new buildings and homes. yes sir, the old town sure has
changed. I guess I have too, cause I dont feel as proud as I did back then.
I see youngsters running and shouting through the street, college boys and girls disrupting our campuses, people selling hot dogs and beer while our National Anthem is played...everything from apathy to riots. They
dont seem to know-or care-who I am. Not too long ago, I saw a man take his hat off when I came by...he looked around, didnt see anybody else with theirs off...so he quickly put his back on.
Now-when I come down your street, you just stand there with your hands in your pockets. Occasionally you give me a small glance and then look away. When I think of all the places Ive been...Normandy;
Guadalcanal; Iwo Jima; Battle of the Bulge; Korea; Vietnam; and Desert Storm; I wonder-whats happened? Im still the same ole flag.
How can I be expected to fly high and proud from buildings and homes when within them there is no thought, love or respect for me? Whatever happened to patriotism? your patriotism? Have you forgotten what I stand
for? Have you forgotten all of the battle fields where men fought and died to keep this nation free? When you salute me, you salute them. Take a look at the Memorial Honor Rolls sometime. Look at the names of those who
never came back...some of them were friends or relatives of yours...maybe even went to school with you. Thats why youre saluting...NOT ME!
Well, it wont be long before I come down the street again. So when you see me, stand straight, and place your hand over your heart. Do this because I represent you. youll see me wave back, my salute to you.
In Celebration Of Our Nations Birthday,
We Ask That You Display This American Flag In Your Window For The Holiday and Weekend.
This Flag Is Being Presented To You Through The Advertisers Of This Newspaper And Is For You To Show Your Patriotism By Proudly Displaying "Old Glory"!
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FDIC
Compliments of
JERRY
LAFFIN
Road-Bridges-Sewers
Balance Budget
Strong Economic
Development
RISH
Plumbing, Inc.
PLUMBING IS
NEW INSTALLATIONS
OH LIC #28130
PLUMBING IS
OUR BUSINESS!
Sales & Service
419-678-2812
Eichar
DeCurtins VFW
~ POST 5713 ~
Bob Howell,
Commander
EMS Body Parts
& Service, Inc.
EMS Rhino Linings
SPRAYED-ON TRUCK
BED LINERS
419-375-4854
Maria Stein
American Legion
~ Post 571 ~
REMEMBER ME?
~~POST 210~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
PORK CHOPS &
CHICKEN DINNERS
SWISS STEAK &
CHICKEN DINNERS
FREEDOM DAyS
JULY 2-4
Northtown
Marathon
The Mercer County
CHRONICLE
P.O. Box 105
124 W. Main St.
Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-2324
Hometown Area!
RISH
Plumbing, Inc.
NEW iNstallatioNs
OH Lic #28130
PlUMBiNG is
oUr BUsiNEss!
Sales & Service
419-678-2812
flag.
CARRIAGE
WERKES
FREE ESTIMATES
419-678-4530
State Route 119,
Fort Recovery, Ohio
Coldwater
American
Legion
~ POST 470 ~
DE RUIJTER
INT USA
419-678-3909
419-586-5760
KEMMLER
ORTHOPAEDIC
CENTER
KEMMLER
ORTHOPAEDIC
CENTER
KEMMLER
ORTHOPAEDIC
CENTER
~POST 6515~
Fort Recovery
VFW
ZEHRINGER
S TAT E
Jim
Safe
July 4th Weekend!
Celina Eagles
Lodge
~ #1291~
COLDWATER MALL
COLDWATER, OHIO
419-678-4734
Celina, Ohio
419-586-6914
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
COOPER
FARMS
St. Henry, OH 419-678-4853
419-586-8465
419-394-8400
419-584-1925
620 HARDIN STREET,
COLDWATER,
OHIO
Happy 4th of July!

Fort Recovery
VFW
~ POST 6515 ~
Osgood
American Legion
~ Post 588 ~
Each Month
Knights of Columbus
~ COUNCIL 1800 ~
Celina, Ohio
Hall Rental
419-586-2713 419-586-6136
Brockman Brockman
Inc. Inc.
Inc. Inc. Inc.
DOWNTOWN
FT. RECOVERY,OHIO
419-375-2359
www.pbcbank.com
The
Peoples Bank
Co.
Member
FDIC
Compliments of
JERRY
LAFFIN
Road-Bridges-Sewers
Balance Budget
Strong Economic
Development
RISH
Plumbing, Inc.
PLUMBING IS
NEW INSTALLATIONS
OH LIC #28130
PLUMBING IS
OUR BUSINESS!
Sales & Service
419-678-2812
Eichar
DeCurtins VFW
~ POST 5713 ~
Bob Howell,
Commander
EMS Body Parts
& Service, Inc.
EMS Rhino Linings
SPRAYED-ON TRUCK
BED LINERS
419-375-4854
Maria Stein
American Legion
~ Post 571 ~
REMEMBER ME?
~~POST 210~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
PORK CHOPS &
CHICKEN DINNERS
SWISS STEAK &
CHICKEN DINNERS
FREEDOM DAyS
JULY 2-4
Northtown
Marathon
The Mercer County
CHRONICLE
P.O. Box 105
124 W. Main St.
Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-2324
Hometown Area!

Member FDIC
Equal Housing Lender

Ihe
Peoples 8ank
0o.

Checking- Savings- Loans
vvv.plclank.con
1-8OO-IC ank
1950 Havemann Road
Celina, oHio
419-586-3777
Enjoy your 4th of July
celebrations!
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Page 7 September 24, 2009 - September 30, 2009
Metzger Oil L.L.C.
P.O. Box 436 Fort Recovery, Ohio
419-375-2885
800-752-2485
FORT RECOVERY, OHIO
419-375-4116
ST. HENRY, OHIO
419-678-4853
COOPER
FARMS
EMS Body Parts & Service, Inc.
EMS Rhino Linings
SPRAYED-ON TRUCK BED LINERS
419-375-4854
MATT SCHOENHERR SCOTT GRIESHOP
419-678-2267
3971Burkettsville-St. Henry Road, Coldwater, Ohio
HELENA AGRONOMIC
CENTER
FREE ESTIMATES
CARRIAGE
WERKES
421 N. EASTERN AVE., ST. HENRY, OHIO 419-678-4530
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
Hydraulic Crane Service Office: 419-586-7599
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
7990 St. Rt. 119,
Maria Stein, Ohio
419-925-4511
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.
4581 State Route 127, Celina, Ohio
419-268-2550
YOUR POWER EQUIPMENT,
FENCING, WORK CLOTHING &
FARM SUPPLY HEADQUARTERS!
J
&
M J
&
M
Manufacturing
Co., Inc.
Fort Recovery, Ohio
Manufacturers of Grain Carts, Gravity Flow Boxes & Farm Wagons
419-375-2376
Jim Zehr inger
Farming is a Livelihood in Mercer County!
Jim Zehr inger
PAID FOR BYCITIZENS FOR ZEHRINGER, DAVE WOLTERS, TREASURER, 2191 OAK STREET, MARIASTEIN, OHIO 45860
Always keep Farm Safety high on your
priority list to assure a
Safe and Plentiful Harvest Season!
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
36"-60" Corrugated Polyethlene Pipe
Meets All Your Stormwater Needs
CY SCHWIETERMAN,
INC.
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.
THE MERCER COUNTY
CHRONICLE
120 SOUTH FIRST STREET, COLDWATER, OHIO 419-678-2324
News From Your Hometown Area!
Coldwater
Grain
Rockford, Ohio
419-363-2700
NORTH
TRUCKING SERVICES AND LOGISTICS
Fort Recovery, Ohio
800-573-6695
www.cheeseman.com
- - - QUALITY BP PRODUCTS - - -
Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, Biodiesel
Heating Oil, Motor Oil, Lubricants
South & Clay Streets, Rockford, Ohio
419-363-2342
Belna
Petroleum,Inc.
Page 6A September 24, 2009 - September 30, 2009
Page 7 September 24, 2009 - September 30, 2009
Metzger Oil L.L.C.
P.O. Box 436 Fort Recovery, Ohio
419-375-2885
800-752-2485
FORT RECOVERY, OHIO
419-375-4116
ST. HENRY, OHIO
419-678-4853
COOPER
FARMS
EMS Body Parts & Service, Inc.
EMS Rhino Linings
SPRAYED-ON TRUCK BED LINERS
419-375-4854
MATT SCHOENHERR SCOTT GRIESHOP
419-678-2267
3971Burkettsville-St. Henry Road, Coldwater, Ohio
HELENA AGRONOMIC
CENTER
FREE ESTIMATES
CARRIAGE
WERKES
421 N. EASTERN AVE., ST. HENRY, OHIO 419-678-4530
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
Hydraulic Crane Service Office: 419-586-7599
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
7990 St. Rt. 119,
Maria Stein, Ohio
419-925-4511
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.
4581 State Route 127, Celina, Ohio
419-268-2550
YOUR POWER EQUIPMENT,
FENCING, WORK CLOTHING &
FARM SUPPLY HEADQUARTERS!
J
&
M J
&
M
Manufacturing
Co., Inc.
Fort Recovery, Ohio
Manufacturers of Grain Carts, Gravity Flow Boxes & Farm Wagons
419-375-2376
Jim Zehr inger
Farming is a Livelihood in Mercer County!
Jim Zehr inger
PAID FOR BYCITIZENS FOR ZEHRINGER, DAVE WOLTERS, TREASURER, 2191 OAK STREET, MARIASTEIN, OHIO 45860
Always keep Farm Safety high on your
priority list to assure a
Safe and Plentiful Harvest Season!
STATE REPRESENTATIVE
36"-60" Corrugated Polyethlene Pipe
Meets All Your Stormwater Needs
CY SCHWIETERMAN,
INC.
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.
THE MERCER COUNTY
CHRONICLE
120 SOUTH FIRST STREET, COLDWATER, OHIO 419-678-2324
News From Your Hometown Area!
Coldwater
Grain
Rockford, Ohio
419-363-2700
NORTH
TRUCKING SERVICES AND LOGISTICS
Fort Recovery, Ohio
800-573-6695
www.cheeseman.com
- - - QUALITY BP PRODUCTS - - -
Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, Biodiesel
Heating Oil, Motor Oil, Lubricants
South & Clay Streets, Rockford, Ohio
419-363-2342
Belna
Petroleum,Inc.
FORT RECOVERY, OHIO 419-375-4116
ST. HENRY, OHIO 419-678-4853
www.cooperfarms.com
flag.
CARRIAGE
WERKES
FREE ESTIMATES
419-678-4530
State Route 119,
Fort Recovery, Ohio
Coldwater
American
Legion
~ POST 470 ~
DE RUIJTER
INT USA
419-678-3909
419-586-5760
KEMMLER
ORTHOPAEDIC
CENTER
KEMMLER
ORTHOPAEDIC
CENTER
KEMMLER
ORTHOPAEDIC
CENTER
~POST 6515~
Fort Recovery
VFW
ZEHRINGER
S TAT E
Jim
Safe
July 4th Weekend!
Celina Eagles
Lodge
~ #1291~
COLDWATER MALL
COLDWATER, OHIO
419-678-4734
Celina, Ohio
419-586-6914
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
COOPER
FARMS
St. Henry, OH 419-678-4853
419-586-8465
419-394-8400
419-584-1925
620 HARDIN STREET,
COLDWATER,
OHIO
Happy 4th of July!

Fort Recovery
VFW
~ POST 6515 ~
Osgood
American Legion
~ Post 588 ~
Each Month
Knights of Columbus
~ COUNCIL 1800 ~
Celina, Ohio
Hall Rental
419-586-2713 419-586-6136
Brockman Brockman
Inc. Inc.
Inc. Inc. Inc.
DOWNTOWN
FT. RECOVERY,OHIO
419-375-2359
www.pbcbank.com
The
Peoples Bank
Co.
Member
FDIC
Compliments of
JERRY
LAFFIN
Road-Bridges-Sewers
Balance Budget
Strong Economic
Development
RISH
Plumbing, Inc.
PLUMBING IS
NEW INSTALLATIONS
OH LIC #28130
PLUMBING IS
OUR BUSINESS!
Sales & Service
419-678-2812
Eichar
DeCurtins VFW
~ POST 5713 ~
Bob Howell,
Commander
EMS Body Parts
& Service, Inc.
EMS Rhino Linings
SPRAYED-ON TRUCK
BED LINERS
419-375-4854
Maria Stein
American Legion
~ Post 571 ~
REMEMBER ME?
~~POST 210~~
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
PORK CHOPS &
CHICKEN DINNERS
SWISS STEAK &
CHICKEN DINNERS
FREEDOM DAyS
JULY 2-4
Northtown
Marathon
The Mercer County
CHRONICLE
P.O. Box 105
124 W. Main St.
Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-2324
Hometown Area!
To Americans, Independence
Day is a meaningful holiday and
often the centerpiece of sum-
mertime festivities. Commonly
referred to as the 4th of July, the
holiday celebrates the adoption of
the Declaration of Independence,
in which the colonies officially
declared their independence from
Great Britain.
Among the more patriotic days
on the American calendar, the 4th
of July is also among the most
festive. Fireworks displays occur
across the country, and backyard
barbecues commonly begin in the
afternoon and last well into the
night. Party hosts who want to en-
sure their 4th of July parties go off
without a hitch can consider the
following tips.
* Coordinate the party with the
local fireworks display. Nearly
every community has some type
of fireworks display. As a result,
neighboring towns often agree to
spread the events out so not all the
displays occur on the same night.
Communities might host their
displays on the 3rd or 4th of July,
and hosts should determine which
night their community will be of-
fering their show. Because fire-
works shows are such a big part of
the holiday, individuals might want
to host their party the night of their
towns festivities. This enables
guests to enjoy the display from
the backyard or walk to a nearby
open field to enjoy the display.
For hosts who are tailoring their
party around the local fireworks
show, be sure the guests arrive ear-
ly enough so everyone can enjoy
some barbecue before the show
begins because hosts wont want
to be hovering over the grill when
the show starts.
* Have something for every-
one. Independence Day festivities
are for people of all ages, so hosts
should have something for every-
one. Adults may appreciate a cold
beer to accompany their hamburg-
ers and fireworks, but be sure to
have plenty of other cold bever-
ages on hand as well. Stock up on
soda, ice water and other popular
non-alcoholic beverages like lem-
onade and iced tea. Temperatures
on the 4th of July are usually pretty
warm, so hosts should buy more
than they think they might need, as
guests will be looking to stay cool
and hydrated throughout the party.
When inviting guests, ask if
anyone has any particular food
allergies or dietary restrictions.
Plenty of delicious vegetable dish-
es can be cooked right on the grill
for vegetarian guests, and foods
like fish might be more suitable
for guests with preexisting health
conditions who should not eat red
meat.
* Decorate. Just because the
party is liable to take place out-
doors doesnt mean hosts cant
decorate. The 4th of July is all
about the red, white and blue, so
be sure to display the American
flag and decorate in the colors of
the u.S.A. Purchase Independence
Day cups and plates, and encour-
age guests to wear red, white and
blue to the party. Visit the local
party store and purchase some red,
white and blue balloons.
Even the food can be decorated.
Instead of making regular cook-
ies, make American flag cookies
complete with red, white and blue
coloring, and do the same with the
cupcakes. Bartenders can even use
food coloring to make the drinks
red, white or blue.
* Host a fireworks display. Fire-
works are illegal in many states, so
hosts should consult the authori-
ties as to the local fireworks laws
before hosting their own party. If
fireworks are legal, enlist the help
of friends and host your own small
show. Keep the neighbors in mind
when hosting a private fireworks
show, and always keep children
away from the fireworks.
If fireworks are illegal in your
state, its still possible to host a
fireworks show. Rent a big screen
television for the occasion and take
it out to the backyard. Once the sun
sets, turn on a televised fireworks
event (the Macys-sponsored New
york City fireworks show is very
popular among viewers, as is the
display that takes place in Boston)
and encourage guests to sit down
on the ground and enjoy the show
just as they would if they were in
attendance. The show can be just
as entertaining, and guests will
likely appreciate that they dont
have to sit in endless traffic once
the display has ended.
The 4th of July is one of the
most festive days on Americas
calendar. With a few simple tips,
hosts can ensure a magical night
for family and friends.
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