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August 21
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New Weston
September 9,10,11
Annual Civil War at the Fort.
Ambassador Park, Ft. Recovery
September 9,10,11
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Mercer County Fairgrounds
September 10,11
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St. Joe Catholic Church
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By: Georgia Rindler
I visited the Coldwater Pool on a sunny afternoon last
week and spoke with a few enjoying the day. With tempera-
tures soaring over 90 degrees for much of the summer, its
been a busy place. While most moms think the temperature
of the water is cold, the younger opinions varied from warm
to freezing. Kids like meeting their friends and playing.
The popular games are Ball Tag and one new to me, Gut-
ter Ballwhere they try to get the ball into the gutter. The
diving boards seem to be the favorite with the slides coming
in second. I noticed the fence around the baby pool and a
mother told me the new latch is a better safety addition. A
mist sprayer in that area is a big hit for the smaller ones. At
ten till every hour, its break time. Those under six years of
age are allowed in the pool with a parent, but for the rest,
its time to hit The Shack. Going to The Shack is consid-
ered a part of a pool visit. Ben Hemmelgarn told me that
his favorite purchase is Laffy Taffy. And you can still get a
bag of red sh for a quarter. The adults watching their kids
appreciate the extra chairs provided for them. And kudos to
the lifeguards; everyone gave them high marks. As summer
winds to a close, attendance decreases. But for two months,
it was the hottest spot in town.
Coldwater Pool:
Best Place to be
on a Hot Day
Coldwater VFW Post #5135
presents scholarships
Miss Ohio Bike Tour
Bowersock, Johnson and
Drook beat Eldora weather
Saturdays racing program
at Eldora Speedway turned
into a race within a race, as the
biggest crowd in the history of
Family Fun Night cheered on.
While Jerry Bowersock (Modi-
ed), Ed Johnson (Stock Car)
and Don Drook (Vores Weld-
ing Compacts) won the main
events they were collectively in
a race against Mother Nature,
which was eventually won.
As the night unfolded un-
der picture perfect skies, things
began to worsen as threaten-
ing weather began to loom
over the horizon. The drivers
were alerted to the approaching
weather, and their response was
a well orchestrated race meet,
with some of the most competi-
tive action to date. A total of
15 races and a 20 minute re-
works display were completed
by 9:50, two minutes prior
to the onset of the predicted
storms.
Shaun Smith sat on the pole
of the UMP (United Midwest-
ern Promoters) main event,
normally a comfortable posi-
tion; however, outside of him
was veteran Jerry Bowersock.
That spelled concern not only
for Smith, but for the balance
of the eld.
And rightfully so, as the
green ag waved over the 24-
car eld, Bowersock shot into
the lead and the race for runner-
up honors began.
Smith maintained that posi-
tion through the early stages,
with Brent Hole and Josh
Morton mounting their charge
against Smith, while Bower-
sock continued his torrid pace.
Lapped trafc did little to
deter Bowersock, but it did
bunch up the balance of the
pack, as Jeff Babcock and Scott
Orr began to move forward
quickly.
Bowersock got by Smith
for second near the mid-point
of the 18-lap chase, with Orr
moving as high as fourth before
slight contact with the retaining
wall found him diving into the
pit area.
As the race wore down,
Babcock reeled in Bowersock
in a battle of the veterans. A
calculated slide job by Bab-
cock, with one lap to go, fell
short as Bowersock cruised to
the win over Babcock, Smith,
Jesse Bitterling and Hole.
Like Bowersock, Johnson
shot into the early lead of the
Stock Car nale, beating Shawn
Phillippi and Kevin Gossard
into the rst turn. Gossard got
by Phillippi on lap four in search
of Johnson; however, a right
rear at tire forced him into the
pits. At the same time, the cau-
tion ew for another on-track
incident which was a break for
Gossard, albeit another charge
from the rear of the pack.
On the restart, Phillippi re-
sumed the runner-up slot, with
Earnie Woodard and Barney
Craig in pursuit. Craig was
the fastest of the group, but
time ran short on his parade,
as Johnson was the rst under
the checkered ag, followed by
Phillippi, Craig, Rob Trent and
Woodard.
Jerry Bowersock was winner of the UMP Modieds.
Winner of the Eldora Stocks was Ed Johnson.
Post Commander Wayne Tekamp presents a $500
scholarship award to Sarah Wenning, a 2011 graduate
of Coldwater High School.
Lindsey Balster, a 2011 graduate of St. Henry High
School, accepts her $500 scholarship award from Post
Commander Wayne Tekamp.
On January 4, 1944,
Charles (Charlie) Heinl de-
parted his hometown of Min-
ster, Ohio, at age 17. Little
did he know that ten months
later he would be involved
in the tragic sinking of the
ship he was aboard, the USS
Gambier Bay, and he him-
self would survive 42 hours
hanging onto a life raft in the
Pacic.
It happened 67 years ago,
and the memories are cap-
tured in Heinls story which
is one of the personal ac-
counts of that tragic ocean
battle on October 25, 1944.
Heinls ship, a small escort
carrier, was attacked by Ja-
pans largest battleship, the
Yamato. The ship, Hienl re-
called, was monstrous.
Today, Heinl, 85, of Ma-
ria Stein, is a State of the
Heart Hospice patient and is
considering attending the an-
nual reunion of the estimated
800 men who survived the
Japanese attack. More than
120 of the ships sailors were
killed. The reunion is sched-
uled for October in St. Louis.
Time has taken its toll on the
number of survivors, Heinl
explained; only about 13 are
State of the Heart
Hospice Patient Recalls
Sinking of Ship in WWII
Miss Ohio 2011 Ellen
Bryan to ride 850 miles for
Childrens Miracle Network
Hospitals
Miss Ohio 2011 Ellen Bry-
an will be launching her state-
wide bike tour to raise funds
for the Childrens Miracle
Network Hospitals (CMNH)
of Ohio. She will begin at
Nationwide Childrens Hos-
pital in Columbus at 8:30
a.m. During the 27 day trip,
she will visit all six hospitals
in Ohio, stopping in 45 cities
along the way.
Her tour will take her to
Cincinnati Childrens Hos-
pital Medical Center, The
Childrens Medical Center
of Dayton, Mercy Childrens
Hospital in Toledo, Rainbow
Babies & Childrens Hospital
in Cleveland and Akron Chil-
drens Hospital.
Bryan will be joined by
Miss Ohio contestants, vol-
unteers and local dignitaries
as she makes her way across
Ohio. She will average 40
Mr. Heinl is pictured at his home in Maria Stein. Above
him is a painting of the USS Gambier Bay sinking.
Backpack Fundraiser
On Thursday, August
18, CJ Highmarks in Celina
will donate 20% of all sales to
support CALL Food Pantrys
Back Pack program which
provides meals to students in
K thru 4th grades that are eligi-
ble for the free lunch program
at school. All county schools
participate in this program ex-
cept Ft. Recovery. $20,500 is
needed to fund this program
for the entire school year. All
dollars donated goes to pur-
chase food for this program.
Support this worthy cause and
have a great dinner.
See HEINL, page 9
See BIKE TOUR, page 9
Photos by Roger Grevenkamp
Winners of the races held Saturday at Eldora
Speedways Family Fun Night.
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Donna Mae Bergman, 51, Minster, died at 3 p.m. August
12, in the emergency room at Joint Township Hospital, St.
Marys. She had been ill for eight weeks.
She was born September 20, 1960, in Coldwater, to Ralph
and Mary Ann (Riethman) Wenning. Her mother survives in
Maria Stein.
She was married July 31, 1982, in Maria Stein, to Vernon
W. Bergman, and he survives.
She is also survived by three brothers, Richard Wenning,
Maria Stein, Daniel Wenning, Minster, and Samuel Wenning,
Dallas, Texas; a brother and spouse, Nick and Kathy Wenning,
New Bremen; a sister and spouse, Nancy and Craig Burkhart,
St. Marys; a sister, Debora Shrock, Coldwater; and a sister-in-
law, Regina Jenkins, Phoenix, Arizona.
She was preceded in death by her father, a brother, David
Wenning, and a sister-in-law, Pamela Wenning.
She was formerly employed at Joint Township Hospital, St.
Marys. She was a 1979 graduate of Marion Local High School
and a graduate of The Apollo JVS. She was a member of St.
Augustine Catholic Church, Minster.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held August 17 at
St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, with Rev. Rick
Nieberding presiding. Burial followed in St. Augustine
Cemetery, Minter. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster,
handled arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to
The Minster Area Life Squad.
Marie Duerr Eichenauer, 88, Celina, died at 2:40 p.m.
August 12, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
She was born September 13, 1922, in Adrian, Michigan, to
the late Kenneth and Eva (Leonard) Sheldon.
She was married in 1940 to Elwin H. Duerr Sr. and he
preceded her in death July 27, 1978. She later married Russell
K. Eichenauer, and he preceded her in death February 12,
1995.
She is survived by two sons, Elwin Butch Duerr Jr.,
Coldwater, and Tim Duerr, Indianapolis, Indiana; three
daughters and spouses, Shirley and Richard Sibert, Celina,
Linda and Roger LaRue, Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Kellie
and Kurt Hoelscher, Celina; a step-son and spouse, Eldon
and Ruthann Eichenauer, Celina, a step-daughter, Reitta
Bransteter, Rockford; a sister, Eunice Williams, Montpelier,
Indiana; and 11 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 5 step-
grandchildren, and 13 step great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Leonard
Sheldon and Raymond Sheldon; two sisters, Erma Baily and
Beatrice Estes; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Duerr; and a step
son-in-law, Kenneth Bransteter.
She had owned Duerrs Sewing Center, Celina, retiring
in 1994. She was a member of St. Pauls United Methodist
Church, Celina.
Funeral services were held August 17 at W. H. Dick
and Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina. Burial followed
in Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Memorials may be
made to State of the Heart Hospice or Community Health
Professionals Hospice, Celina. Online condolences may be
made at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
Jenola H. Miller, 88, Union City, Indiana, died August
12, at her residence.
She was born March 19, 1923, in Darke County, to the late
Prosper and Lucy (Evitts) Stump.
She was married April 15, 1942, in Darke County, to Orla
Miller, and he preceded her in death May 19, 1971.
She is survived by a son and spouse, Dennis and Sharron
Miller, Ridgeville, Indiana; a son, Terry Miller, Ridgeville,
Indiana; two brothers and spouses, Keith and Donna Stump,
Union City, Ohio, and Gail and Hazel Stump, Greenville;
a sister, Katherine Shrolucke, New Knoxville; three
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a grandchild and three sisters,
Annabelle Mote, Evelyn Midaugh, and Duetta Hollinger.
She had worked at the former Triangle Pacic, Union City,
Indiana, and Campbell Soup, Saratoga, Indiana. She was a
graduate of Fort Recovery High School, Fort Recovery. She
was a member of Praise Chapel, New Pittsburgh, Indiana.
Funeral services were held August 16 at Brockman-
Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery, with Pastor
Steve Hildebrand ofciating. Burial followed at Spring Hill
Cemetery, Fort Recovery. Contributions may be made to
Southern Care Hospice, Muncie, Indiana. Online condolences
may be directed to www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
Levaun M. Pleiman, 89, Celina, died at 1:43 p.m. August
10, at The Gardens at Celina, where she had been their rst
resident when the facility opened in 2000.
She was born September 4, 1921, in Celina, to the late
George J. and Anna Marie (Fullenkamp) Pleiman.
She is survived by a sister and spouse, Marilyn and Tom
Rable, Celina; a sister, Viola Luthman, Coldwater; 13 nieces
and nephews; and many great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bernard and
George Pleiman; a sister and brother-in-law, Betty and LeRoy
Rosengarten; a brother-in-law, Henry Luthman; and a niece,
Cathy Luthman.
She worked for several years at Cheryl Ann Industries. She
knitted dozens of baby afghans that she donated to the Mercer
County Right to Life. She was a member of Immaculate
Conception Church, Celina, and the Legion of Mary.
Services were held August 13 at Immaculate
Conception Church, Celina. Burial followed in St. Marys
Catholic Cemetery, Celina. Memorials may be made to the
Immaculate Conception Endowment Fund or for masses.
Online condolences may be made at dickandsonshellwarthfh.
com.
A special dedication of the
new cemetery marker recently
erected in St. Josephs
Cemetery, Egypt, Ohio,
will be on Sunday morning,
August 28, after the 8:45
Mass at St. Joseph Church,
Egypt, Ohio. This monument
replaces the weather worn,
unreadable markers from the
1800s. The public is invited
to attend.
There are forty-six Sisters
of the Precious Blood, six
Brother Missionaries of the
Precious Blood and three
orphans buried in the parish
cemetery. Besides the names
on the marker there is a brief
history on the back of the
marker which reads:
The Missionaries of the
Precious Blood (founded
in Italy in 1815) and the
Sisters of the Precious Blood
(founded in Switzerland in
1834) began their American
ministry in 1844 in Ohio. The
Missionaries of the Precious
Blood served the Egypt area
as a Mission beginning in
1852. By 1856, the already
established St. Joseph Parish
was staffed by the Missionaries
of the Precious Blood. The
Sisters who arrived in August
1856 lived in a small primitive
log cabin near St. Joseph
Church until the Brothers
completed a large convent,
the tenth major foundation
under the leadership of Swiss-
born Father Francis de Sales
Brunner. By December 1856
the Sisters began night hours
of adoration in this convent
titled Marys Flight into
Egypt. The Sisters prayer
went beyond the chapel; area
farmers could hear the rhythm
of prayer from the elds. More
than thirty Sisters were well
known for their prayer and
teaching as well as for milking
cows, feeding the livestock,
and farming 120 acres. From
1859 to 1874 the Sisters
opened a school for girls near
the convent. In July 1912 the
convent and farmland were
sold and in November 1912
the Sisters went to the Maria
Stein Convent. Beginning in
1922 the Sisters traveled from
Maria Stein to teach in the
Jackson Township School #2
until the school closed in 1961.
The last part of the convent
was torn down in 2002.
This monument honors
the Sisters and Brothers of
the Precious Blood who
dedicated their lives in service
to the needs of the German
immigrants. Three children
who died in the convent
orphanage are buried among
the Sisters.
Dedication of Cemetery Marker
The Young Womens
Group of The Coldwater United
Methodist Church is planning
what they hope becomes an
annual event. Their Fall Festival
and HIS Harvest Run will be
held October 29. There will be
activities for all ages, starting
off the morning with a 5k run
and a one mile fun run for the
kids. There will be pumpkins
for purchase and a pumpkin
painting station. The group
hopes to have soup, sandwiches
and homemade baked goods
for sale after the race. All of
the proceeds of the race will
be going towards two much
needed items for the church:
a new church sign and a new
furnace.
The Young Womens Group
is looking for contributions to
help cut the cost needed to put
on such an event which will help
more of the proceeds go towards
the church improvements. Any
contribution will be used to pay
for t-shirts and awards given to
participants of the race and fun
run and the Coldwater Police
Department and MCERV for
providing runners/walkers with
safe roads during the event. Door
prize items will also be accepted
for the awards ceremony. A
contribution of $75 or more will
buy your business a spot on the
back of the race t-shirts (please
send a business card with logo
or design you would want to
use). The group asks that all
contributions and/or door prizes
be in by September 1.
If you have questions, contact:
Steph Francis at jedpac_2000@
yahoo.com or 419-733-4906
and Jenny Brandon at jrbrlb@
hometowncable.net or 419-
733-5978.
Please make any monetary
donations payable to:
Coldwater UMC Fall
Festival/HIS Harvest Run, and
mail to:
Steph Francis
816 East Vine Street
Coldwater, OH 45828
The Coldwater United
Methodist Church
Couple to Couple League
is sponsoring a three part
series of classes on the
sympto-thermal method of
Natural Family Planning
scheduled for September
3, 17, and October 8 from
9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St.
Remy Rectory Basement in
Russia. CCL is supported by
a Medical Advisory Board,
headed by Dr. Konald Prem
who recently retired from
the University of Minnesota
School of Medicine. He and
his colleagues on the Medical
Advisory Board have several
decades of experience working
with couples regarding the
sympto-thermal method of
fertility awareness which can
be used to plan or postpone a
pregnancy.
The Couple to Couple
League teaches Natural Family
Planning in the context of the
Catholic Churchs vision for
sexuality and marriage.
To register online, please
visit the website www.learn-
nfp.org or www.ccli.org. For
questions, contact Eric and
Nicole Voisard at 937-526-
3305.
Couple to Couple League
Holy Trinity Cluster
Parishes, Coldwater, will
again hold the RCIA (Rite of
Christian Initiation for Adults)
process beginning in early
September. These sessions are
for people who are wanting to
learn more about the Catholic
Faith and then deciding if they
wish to become a member of
the Catholic Church. Anyone
interested should call Sr.
Elizabeth at the Parish Cluster
ofce: 419-678-4802. A
meeting can be set up to answer
any questions you may have.
RCIA process to begin in
early September
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Rockford will be hosting an ice
cream social at the facility on
August 20 to benet our local
food banks. Because the need
in our community is great,
this will be a tasty way to ll
the shelves. Homemade ice
cream will be free of charge
with the donation of a non-
perishable food item. Items
collected will go to Rockford
Community Food Pantry and
CALL Food Bank of Celina.
Ice cream will be prepared
by Gary Davis and Ralph
Shindeldecker, whose ice
cream is a treat in itself. This
will be an opportunity to enjoy
it and also help others. Hours
for the social will be from
2 - 4 p.m. Colonial Nursing
Center is located at 201
Buckeye Street, Rockford.
Colonial Nursing Center
to host ice cream social
Jay County Civic Theatre,
Inc. had the summer off and
now is ready to start the audi-
tions back up with, SWEENEY
TODD: The Demon Barber of
Fleet Street! Directed by Bryon
Sparks, Sweeney Todd tells the
story of a man, Sweeney Todd,
who is embittered at having
been wrongly imprisoned and
is determined to seek vengeance
against his accusers due to the
grim fate that befell his wife and
daughter while he was incarcer-
ated. The ex-convict returns to
his hometown and opens a mod-
est barber shop. The one thing
different about Todds shop,
however, is that no one who
walks in for a trim is ever seen
again. Subsequently branded
The Demon Barber of Fleet
Street by the frightened com-
munity, Todd continues with
his murderous exploits with a
little assistance from his amo-
rous accomplice Mrs. Lovett
-- whose popular meat pies are
proven to have a most unsavory
ingredient. Auditions will be
held at Arts Place in Portland,
Indiana, August 22 and 23 at
6:30 p.m. Possible call backs
on August 24 at a location that
will be announced during audi-
tions. Those auditioning are
REQUIRED to come with a
PREPARED SONG and will
also be asked to read from the
script and will sing a song from
the play. Boys under the age of
18 are encouraged to audition for
the role of Tobias. This show is
rated R and permission for those
under the age of 18 are required
to have a parent present to sign
a permission slip to perform in
this musical. Sweeney Todd is
scheduled for October 20, 21,
22, 27, 28, and 29 at 7 p.m. and
October 23 and 30 at 2 p.m. Jay
County Civic Theatre performs
at Hall Moser Theatre In Arts
Place, Inc. and is located at 131
E. Walnut Street in Portland,
Indiana. For audition questions
please call the Director Bryon
Sparks at 765-730-7928 and
leave a message.
Jay County Civic Theatre, Inc.
Presents - Auditions for Sweeney
Todd: The Demon Barber of
Fleet Street
The Coldwater Public Library will again be offering
computer classes in the fall. They will begin with the
basics and if there is sufcient interest, cover topics that are
requested by the public. If you would like to register, have a
suggestion, or want more information, contact the library at
419-678-2431.
Computer Classes Offered
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to students and teachers, from 11am till 1pm. Included are
any of the subs that are priced $4.50 or less in a meal with
a side and drink for $5.25 or any of the 12 inch subs priced
$6.75 or less in a meal from $7.50. There are many subs to
choose from. Here is a list:
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Donna Mae Bergman, 51, Minster, died at 3 p.m. August
12, in the emergency room at Joint Township Hospital, St.
Marys. She had been ill for eight weeks.
She was born September 20, 1960, in Coldwater, to Ralph
and Mary Ann (Riethman) Wenning. Her mother survives in
Maria Stein.
She was married July 31, 1982, in Maria Stein, to Vernon
W. Bergman, and he survives.
She is also survived by three brothers, Richard Wenning,
Maria Stein, Daniel Wenning, Minster, and Samuel Wenning,
Dallas, Texas; a brother and spouse, Nick and Kathy Wenning,
New Bremen; a sister and spouse, Nancy and Craig Burkhart,
St. Marys; a sister, Debora Shrock, Coldwater; and a sister-in-
law, Regina Jenkins, Phoenix, Arizona.
She was preceded in death by her father, a brother, David
Wenning, and a sister-in-law, Pamela Wenning.
She was formerly employed at Joint Township Hospital, St.
Marys. She was a 1979 graduate of Marion Local High School
and a graduate of The Apollo JVS. She was a member of St.
Augustine Catholic Church, Minster.
A Mass of Christian Burial was held August 17 at
St. Augustine Catholic Church, Minster, with Rev. Rick
Nieberding presiding. Burial followed in St. Augustine
Cemetery, Minter. Hogenkamp Funeral Home, Minster,
handled arrangements. Memorial donations may be made to
The Minster Area Life Squad.
Marie Duerr Eichenauer, 88, Celina, died at 2:40 p.m.
August 12, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
She was born September 13, 1922, in Adrian, Michigan, to
the late Kenneth and Eva (Leonard) Sheldon.
She was married in 1940 to Elwin H. Duerr Sr. and he
preceded her in death July 27, 1978. She later married Russell
K. Eichenauer, and he preceded her in death February 12,
1995.
She is survived by two sons, Elwin Butch Duerr Jr.,
Coldwater, and Tim Duerr, Indianapolis, Indiana; three
daughters and spouses, Shirley and Richard Sibert, Celina,
Linda and Roger LaRue, Fort Wayne, Indiana, and Kellie
and Kurt Hoelscher, Celina; a step-son and spouse, Eldon
and Ruthann Eichenauer, Celina, a step-daughter, Reitta
Bransteter, Rockford; a sister, Eunice Williams, Montpelier,
Indiana; and 11 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, 5 step-
grandchildren, and 13 step great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Leonard
Sheldon and Raymond Sheldon; two sisters, Erma Baily and
Beatrice Estes; a daughter-in-law, Sharon Duerr; and a step
son-in-law, Kenneth Bransteter.
She had owned Duerrs Sewing Center, Celina, retiring
in 1994. She was a member of St. Pauls United Methodist
Church, Celina.
Funeral services were held August 17 at W. H. Dick
and Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina. Burial followed
in Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Memorials may be
made to State of the Heart Hospice or Community Health
Professionals Hospice, Celina. Online condolences may be
made at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
Jenola H. Miller, 88, Union City, Indiana, died August
12, at her residence.
She was born March 19, 1923, in Darke County, to the late
Prosper and Lucy (Evitts) Stump.
She was married April 15, 1942, in Darke County, to Orla
Miller, and he preceded her in death May 19, 1971.
She is survived by a son and spouse, Dennis and Sharron
Miller, Ridgeville, Indiana; a son, Terry Miller, Ridgeville,
Indiana; two brothers and spouses, Keith and Donna Stump,
Union City, Ohio, and Gail and Hazel Stump, Greenville;
a sister, Katherine Shrolucke, New Knoxville; three
grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a grandchild and three sisters,
Annabelle Mote, Evelyn Midaugh, and Duetta Hollinger.
She had worked at the former Triangle Pacic, Union City,
Indiana, and Campbell Soup, Saratoga, Indiana. She was a
graduate of Fort Recovery High School, Fort Recovery. She
was a member of Praise Chapel, New Pittsburgh, Indiana.
Funeral services were held August 16 at Brockman-
Boeckman Funeral Home, Fort Recovery, with Pastor
Steve Hildebrand ofciating. Burial followed at Spring Hill
Cemetery, Fort Recovery. Contributions may be made to
Southern Care Hospice, Muncie, Indiana. Online condolences
may be directed to www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.
Levaun M. Pleiman, 89, Celina, died at 1:43 p.m. August
10, at The Gardens at Celina, where she had been their rst
resident when the facility opened in 2000.
She was born September 4, 1921, in Celina, to the late
George J. and Anna Marie (Fullenkamp) Pleiman.
She is survived by a sister and spouse, Marilyn and Tom
Rable, Celina; a sister, Viola Luthman, Coldwater; 13 nieces
and nephews; and many great-nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Bernard and
George Pleiman; a sister and brother-in-law, Betty and LeRoy
Rosengarten; a brother-in-law, Henry Luthman; and a niece,
Cathy Luthman.
She worked for several years at Cheryl Ann Industries. She
knitted dozens of baby afghans that she donated to the Mercer
County Right to Life. She was a member of Immaculate
Conception Church, Celina, and the Legion of Mary.
Services were held August 13 at Immaculate
Conception Church, Celina. Burial followed in St. Marys
Catholic Cemetery, Celina. Memorials may be made to the
Immaculate Conception Endowment Fund or for masses.
Online condolences may be made at dickandsonshellwarthfh.
com.
A special dedication of the
new cemetery marker recently
erected in St. Josephs
Cemetery, Egypt, Ohio,
will be on Sunday morning,
August 28, after the 8:45
Mass at St. Joseph Church,
Egypt, Ohio. This monument
replaces the weather worn,
unreadable markers from the
1800s. The public is invited
to attend.
There are forty-six Sisters
of the Precious Blood, six
Brother Missionaries of the
Precious Blood and three
orphans buried in the parish
cemetery. Besides the names
on the marker there is a brief
history on the back of the
marker which reads:
The Missionaries of the
Precious Blood (founded
in Italy in 1815) and the
Sisters of the Precious Blood
(founded in Switzerland in
1834) began their American
ministry in 1844 in Ohio. The
Missionaries of the Precious
Blood served the Egypt area
as a Mission beginning in
1852. By 1856, the already
established St. Joseph Parish
was staffed by the Missionaries
of the Precious Blood. The
Sisters who arrived in August
1856 lived in a small primitive
log cabin near St. Joseph
Church until the Brothers
completed a large convent,
the tenth major foundation
under the leadership of Swiss-
born Father Francis de Sales
Brunner. By December 1856
the Sisters began night hours
of adoration in this convent
titled Marys Flight into
Egypt. The Sisters prayer
went beyond the chapel; area
farmers could hear the rhythm
of prayer from the elds. More
than thirty Sisters were well
known for their prayer and
teaching as well as for milking
cows, feeding the livestock,
and farming 120 acres. From
1859 to 1874 the Sisters
opened a school for girls near
the convent. In July 1912 the
convent and farmland were
sold and in November 1912
the Sisters went to the Maria
Stein Convent. Beginning in
1922 the Sisters traveled from
Maria Stein to teach in the
Jackson Township School #2
until the school closed in 1961.
The last part of the convent
was torn down in 2002.
This monument honors
the Sisters and Brothers of
the Precious Blood who
dedicated their lives in service
to the needs of the German
immigrants. Three children
who died in the convent
orphanage are buried among
the Sisters.
Dedication of Cemetery Marker
The Young Womens
Group of The Coldwater United
Methodist Church is planning
what they hope becomes an
annual event. Their Fall Festival
and HIS Harvest Run will be
held October 29. There will be
activities for all ages, starting
off the morning with a 5k run
and a one mile fun run for the
kids. There will be pumpkins
for purchase and a pumpkin
painting station. The group
hopes to have soup, sandwiches
and homemade baked goods
for sale after the race. All of
the proceeds of the race will
be going towards two much
needed items for the church:
a new church sign and a new
furnace.
The Young Womens Group
is looking for contributions to
help cut the cost needed to put
on such an event which will help
more of the proceeds go towards
the church improvements. Any
contribution will be used to pay
for t-shirts and awards given to
participants of the race and fun
run and the Coldwater Police
Department and MCERV for
providing runners/walkers with
safe roads during the event. Door
prize items will also be accepted
for the awards ceremony. A
contribution of $75 or more will
buy your business a spot on the
back of the race t-shirts (please
send a business card with logo
or design you would want to
use). The group asks that all
contributions and/or door prizes
be in by September 1.
If you have questions, contact:
Steph Francis at jedpac_2000@
yahoo.com or 419-733-4906
and Jenny Brandon at jrbrlb@
hometowncable.net or 419-
733-5978.
Please make any monetary
donations payable to:
Coldwater UMC Fall
Festival/HIS Harvest Run, and
mail to:
Steph Francis
816 East Vine Street
Coldwater, OH 45828
The Coldwater United
Methodist Church
Couple to Couple League
is sponsoring a three part
series of classes on the
sympto-thermal method of
Natural Family Planning
scheduled for September
3, 17, and October 8 from
9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at St.
Remy Rectory Basement in
Russia. CCL is supported by
a Medical Advisory Board,
headed by Dr. Konald Prem
who recently retired from
the University of Minnesota
School of Medicine. He and
his colleagues on the Medical
Advisory Board have several
decades of experience working
with couples regarding the
sympto-thermal method of
fertility awareness which can
be used to plan or postpone a
pregnancy.
The Couple to Couple
League teaches Natural Family
Planning in the context of the
Catholic Churchs vision for
sexuality and marriage.
To register online, please
visit the website www.learn-
nfp.org or www.ccli.org. For
questions, contact Eric and
Nicole Voisard at 937-526-
3305.
Couple to Couple League
Holy Trinity Cluster
Parishes, Coldwater, will
again hold the RCIA (Rite of
Christian Initiation for Adults)
process beginning in early
September. These sessions are
for people who are wanting to
learn more about the Catholic
Faith and then deciding if they
wish to become a member of
the Catholic Church. Anyone
interested should call Sr.
Elizabeth at the Parish Cluster
ofce: 419-678-4802. A
meeting can be set up to answer
any questions you may have.
RCIA process to begin in
early September
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Rockford will be hosting an ice
cream social at the facility on
August 20 to benet our local
food banks. Because the need
in our community is great,
this will be a tasty way to ll
the shelves. Homemade ice
cream will be free of charge
with the donation of a non-
perishable food item. Items
collected will go to Rockford
Community Food Pantry and
CALL Food Bank of Celina.
Ice cream will be prepared
by Gary Davis and Ralph
Shindeldecker, whose ice
cream is a treat in itself. This
will be an opportunity to enjoy
it and also help others. Hours
for the social will be from
2 - 4 p.m. Colonial Nursing
Center is located at 201
Buckeye Street, Rockford.
Colonial Nursing Center
to host ice cream social
Jay County Civic Theatre,
Inc. had the summer off and
now is ready to start the audi-
tions back up with, SWEENEY
TODD: The Demon Barber of
Fleet Street! Directed by Bryon
Sparks, Sweeney Todd tells the
story of a man, Sweeney Todd,
who is embittered at having
been wrongly imprisoned and
is determined to seek vengeance
against his accusers due to the
grim fate that befell his wife and
daughter while he was incarcer-
ated. The ex-convict returns to
his hometown and opens a mod-
est barber shop. The one thing
different about Todds shop,
however, is that no one who
walks in for a trim is ever seen
again. Subsequently branded
The Demon Barber of Fleet
Street by the frightened com-
munity, Todd continues with
his murderous exploits with a
little assistance from his amo-
rous accomplice Mrs. Lovett
-- whose popular meat pies are
proven to have a most unsavory
ingredient. Auditions will be
held at Arts Place in Portland,
Indiana, August 22 and 23 at
6:30 p.m. Possible call backs
on August 24 at a location that
will be announced during audi-
tions. Those auditioning are
REQUIRED to come with a
PREPARED SONG and will
also be asked to read from the
script and will sing a song from
the play. Boys under the age of
18 are encouraged to audition for
the role of Tobias. This show is
rated R and permission for those
under the age of 18 are required
to have a parent present to sign
a permission slip to perform in
this musical. Sweeney Todd is
scheduled for October 20, 21,
22, 27, 28, and 29 at 7 p.m. and
October 23 and 30 at 2 p.m. Jay
County Civic Theatre performs
at Hall Moser Theatre In Arts
Place, Inc. and is located at 131
E. Walnut Street in Portland,
Indiana. For audition questions
please call the Director Bryon
Sparks at 765-730-7928 and
leave a message.
Jay County Civic Theatre, Inc.
Presents - Auditions for Sweeney
Todd: The Demon Barber of
Fleet Street
The Coldwater Public Library will again be offering
computer classes in the fall. They will begin with the
basics and if there is sufcient interest, cover topics that are
requested by the public. If you would like to register, have a
suggestion, or want more information, contact the library at
419-678-2431.
Computer Classes Offered
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August 18, 2011 Page 3
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Back
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From the Archives of the
Mercer County Chronicle
10 YEARS AGO (2001)
The Mercer County
Fair crowned its first
Senior Queen, Letha Hight
of Celina, and Senior
King, Melvin Werling of
Wapakoneta. They joined
the Junior Fair Queen,
Rachel Bruns of Marion
Local High School, and
Junior Fair King, Mike
Geier of Celina Senior High
School.
The Fort Recovery
Elementary/Middle School
will hold an Open Building
August 16, to give families
an opportunity to visit the
new building before school
starts and also to pay their
book bills for the coming
school year
25 YEARS AGO (1986)
Coldwater Village
Council, during a special
meeting Monday night,
accepted the resignation
of council president
LaVern Fortkamp and
immediately approved his
nomination as the new
village administrator, to
replace Dennis Recker who
resigned the post because of
family health problems.
Tri Star is now registering
students for the fall quarter.
Nine career training
programs and 80 short-term
classes will be offered. The
career programs are nine
months in length.
50 YEARS AGO (1961)
The intricacies and
complexities of the
electronic computer were
among topics studied
at a National Science
Foundation Institute for
high school mathematic
teachers at the University
of Dayton. Among the
more than 40 students in
the special program was
Alfred C. Pax of Coldwater
schools.
A thirteen-team Mens
Slo-Pitch softball tourney
will get under way August
18, 1961. This is the rst
tournament of this nature
for Memorial Park. Lou
Brunswick, tournament
manager, stated that fences
will be installed around
the eld; 265 feet down
both foul lines and 275 feet
in deep center eld, and
pitchers must use a foot or
more arch on each pitch.
Well the rains have nally
come. Lets hope it isnt too
late for the corn and beans. I
suppose it will rain too much
now and go the other way.
Seems you cant win for
losing. Of course we should
have known it would start
to rain, after all, it is Mercer
County Fair week. It always
rains sometime during the
fair but I guess we cant be
too choosey.
Football is right around
the corner and depending
on whom you talk to there
may be some good teams in
this county. Of course thats
nothing new. Most people
in this county have become
accustomed to seeing good
solid football so that doesnt
surprise me. I am looking
forward to the opening
kickoff. Lets just hope all
of the schools have a safe
and injury free season. Good
luck to all the county teams.
Be sure and visit the
Farmers Market this coming
Saturday morning at the
corner of 2nd and Sycamore
streets. I got some good
cucumbers and onions just
the other Saturday. Sure
does make good salads
especially when you slice
them thin and add sugar,
water, and vinegar and let
them stand for a day or two.
Almost as good as Moms
used to be. But then things
never taste as good as when
Mom was doing the cooking.
But dont tell my wife that!!
It is a great time of the year
for all the good produce the
local farmers bring in to sell.
Hope to see you all there
next Saturday. Until later
you all be good out there and
God Bless!!!
Thats My Opinion.........
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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
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If youre planning to get remarried, you have plenty of company: More than
40% of all U.S. weddings are second marriages for at least one of the participants,
according to an estimate by the National Stepfamily Resource Center. Naturally, a
second marriage will bring many changes to your life not the least of which may
be changes in your financial strategy and goals.
In fact, your remarriage should cause you to take a close look at these
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Past financial obligations Before even discussing your investments, you
and your new spouse should decide how to handle past financial obligations
such as child support, alimony and debts. Consider temporarily managing three
accounts his, hers and ours to keep track of these various payments.
Retirement accounts You and your new spouse may want to examine
your respective retirement accounts such as your 401(k)s and Individual
Retirement Accounts (IRAs) to determine if there are areas of duplication that
you may wish to avoid. If you both have the same types of investments, you may
be more susceptible to downturns that primarily affect one industry or economic
sector. By diversifying your holdings, you can reduce the effects of volatility on
your portfolios. Keep in mind, though, that diversification cannot guarantee a profit
or protect against loss.
Insurance Evaluate your medical insurance plans to decide which policy is
more economical and comprehensive for you, your spouse and any dependents.
You may also want to review disability insurance to ensure appropriate coverage
is in place. Also, review life insurance policies and update beneficiaries and
coverage.
Income taxes When you consult with your tax professional to discuss the
tax implications related to your marriage, be sure to adjust your tax withholding
on Form W 4 to reflect your marital status. You may also want to discuss whether
your Social Security benefits will be impacted if you remarry and are under age
60.
Estate considerations Remarriage almost certainly will require you to work
with a legal advisor to make changes to the following: will, living will, durable power
of attorney, health care power of attorney and trust. If you have children, this step
is critical toward ensuring your wishes will be carried out. You can also speak with
your legal advisor if you are considering a prenuptial or postnuptial agreement.
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new spouse about your respective ideas on managing finances and investments.
To develop a joint investment strategy that addresses your goals and your
individual differences, you may want to consult with a financial professional.
Your remarriage can be a joyous occasion. And by making sure you and your
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They were raising three happy, healthy boys in their Celina
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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.
area births
Baby Boy Archer
Sarah Dues and Dustin
Archer, Celina, announce the
birth of a son, Easton Vincent
Archer, at 7:52 a.m. July 24, at
Mercer Health, Coldwater. He
weighed 8 pounds and 5 ounces
and was 20 inches long.
He was welcomed home by a
brother, Riley, age 5.
Maternal grandparent is
Roseann Dues, Coldwater.
Paternal grandparents are
Chuck and Pam Archer, Celina.
Maternal great-grandparent is
Wilma Dues, Coldwater.
Baby Girl Boeckman
Matthew and Holly
(Uhlenhake) Boeckman, Celina,
announce the birth of a daughter,
Amelia Ruth Boeckman, at 2
p.m. July 26, at Mercer Health,
Coldwater. She weighed 7
pounds and 9 1/2 ounces and
was 19 inches long.
She was welcomed home
by brothers, Dylan, age 9, and
Sylus, age 4.
Maternal grandparents are
John and Ruth Uhlenhake,
Celina. Paternal grandparents
are Jim and Nancy Boeckman,
and Cathie and Richard Stachler,
all of Celina.
Baby Boy Bruns
Ben and Laureen (Post)
Bruns, Maria Stein, announce
the birth of a son, August
Bernard, at 12:08 a.m.
July 27, at Mercer Health,
Coldwater. He weighed 9
pounds 7 ounces and was 20
1/2 inches long.
Maternal grandparents
are Tony and Elaine Post,
Fort Recovery. Paternal
grandparents are John and
Irene Bruns, Maria Stein.
Maternal great-grandparents
are Mary Post, and Dorothy
Gaerke, both of Fort
Recovery. Paternal great-
grandparent is Mildred
Bensman, Versailles.
Baby Boy Heitkamp
Eric and Brenda (Hein) Heitkamp, Burkettsville, announce the
birth of a son, Ethan Daniel Heitkamp, at 8:50 p.m. July 4, at Mercer
Health, Coldwater. He weighed 8 pounds 15 ounces and was 21
inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Daniel and Joyce Hein, Fort Recovery.
Paternal grandparents are Steven and Marie Heitkamp, Burkettsville.
Maternal great-grandparents are Evelyn Kunkler, Fort Recovery, and
the late Frederick Kunkler, and Mark and Irene Hein, Coldwater.
Paternal great-grandparents are Helen Heitkamp, Fort Recovery, and
the late Melvin Heitkamp, and the late Hugo and Olivia Zahn.
Baby Girl Kohler
James and Karla (Delzeith) Kohler, Coldwater, announce the
birth of a daughter, Rylee Ann Barbara, at 12:16 p.m. July 26, at
Mercer Health, Coldwater. She weighed 9 pounds and 5 ounces and
was 20 1/2 inches long.
She was welcomed home by a brother, Ethan, age 5, and a sister,
Rayna, age 3.
Maternal grandparents are Chris and Sandy Delzeith, St. Henry.
Paternal grandparent is Vicki Schnell, Celina. Maternal great-
grandparents are Maurice Bornhorst, Minster, and the late Viola
Bornhorst. Paternal great-grandparents are the late John and Myra
Delzeith.
Baby Boy Ranly
Jesse and Sandra (Meier) Ranly, Maria Stein, announce the birth
of a son, Reid Jesse Ranly, at 11:12 a.m. August 5, at Mercer Health,
Coldwater. He weighed 8 pounds 5 ounces and was 20 inches long.
He was welcomed home by brothers, Nicholas, age 7, Max, age
3, and sister, Ava, age 5.
Maternal grandparents are Larry and Mary Jane Meier, Maria
Stein. Paternal grandparents are John and Janice Ranly, Maria Stein.
Paternal great-grandparent is Eileen Ranly, Maria Stein.
Baby Boy Siefring
Jeff and Julie (Schmitz) Siefring, Coldwater, announce the birth
of a son, Dylan Joseph Siefring, at 12:38 p.m. July 11, at Mercer
Health, Coldwater. He weighed 7 pounds and 12 ounces and was
20 inches long.
He was welcomed home by a sister, Taylor, age 10, and a brother,
Marcus, age 1.
Maternal grandparents are Tony and Rita Schmitz, Celina.
Paternal grandparents are Mark Siefring, Coldwater, and Jerry and
Fran Siefring, New Weston. Maternal great-grandparent is Ludwina
Miller, Coldwater. Paternal great-grandparents are Orville and Jean
Siefring, Coldwater.
Baby Boy Sudhoff
Matt and Sara (Kahlig) Sudhoff, Coldwater, announce the birth
of a son, Maxwel Gregor Sudhoff, at 11:25 a.m. July 5, at Mercer
Health, Coldwater. He weighed 8 pounds 9 ounces and was 19 1/2
inches.
He was welcomed home by a sister, Brookelyn, age 3.
Maternal grandparents are Virgil Kahlig, Portland, Indiana, and
Cathy Bailey, Portland, Indiana. Paternal grandparents are Gerald
and Juanita Sudhoff, Coldwater. Maternal great-grandparent is
Luella Homan, Rockford. Paternal great-grandparent is Lavina Laux,
Coldwater.
Ed and Sally Werling will be celebrating their golden
wedding anniversary August 28 with a mass of thanksgiv-
ing at 11 a.m. at St. Bernards Catholic Church, Burketts-
ville. They were married August 30, 1961, at St. Nicholas
Church, Osgood, by Reverend Volk. They are the parents
of eight children, listed with their spouses: Mike and Ju-
lie Werling, John and Julie Werling, and Jason and Rose
Harrod, all of St. Henry; Joe and Kendra Werling and Joan
Werling, of Burkettsville; Steve and Sarah Werling, Troy;
Brad and Maria Bubp, Piqua; and Mike and Carol Broyles,
Vandalia. They have 15 grandchildren.
In celebration, Ed and Sally invite their friends to be
their guests at an open house on August 28 at St. Johns hall
in Maria Stein from 3-5 p.m.
Werling Anniversary
The Coldwater Public Library celebrated the completion of
Summer Reading with a performance by Joseph Helfrich in the
Coldwater Schools Auditeria. Over 4000 books were read by
the 170 children who participated in the program. Caylee Seitz
was the grand prize winner of the tickets to Kings Island. The
library would like to thank all of the sponsors who contributed
to make a great One World, Many Stories summer. For a full
list of donors and winners, visit the library.
Coldwater Public Library
celebrates completion of
reading program
THE MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE
Page 4 August 18, 2011
Chicken Salad Gets Tasty Twist with Southwest Ingredients
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guarantee you`ve never had chicken salad quite like
this! I`m a huge Ian oI Southwestern-style cuisine.
and Kathleen Hagood iust gave us one more reason
to love it! Her scrumptious Southwest Chicken Salad
recipe is a super creative take on a lunchtime Iavorite.
Packed with cilantro and peppers (both sweet and hot).
this delicious salad is perIected by the addition oI sweet
grilled pineapple. This is one dish that is sure to impress.
See step-by-step photos oI Kathleen Hagood`s
Southwest Chicken Salad recipe and thousands more
recipes Irom other hometown Americans at:
www.justapinch.com/chickensalad
You`ll also fnd a meal planner and coupons Ior the
recipe ingredients. Enioy and remember. use 'iust a
pinch...
www.justapinch.com/chickensalad
What You Need
1 large smoked chicken breast.
chopped (bone-in with skin on);
remove skin and bone beIore
chopping
1/2 c onion. chopped
1/3 c red bell pepper. chopped
1/2 c Iresh cilantro. pulled Irom
stem. then chopped
1/8 c canned black olives. chopped
2 pickled ialapeno peppers. chopped
1 canned chipotle pepper in adobe
sauce. chopped
1/4 tsp ground cumin powder
salt and pepper. to taste
3/4 c mayonnaise (more. iI needed to
moisten the above ingredients)
OPTIONAL:
cheddar ialapeno bread or hard
sandwich rolls Ior 8 sandwiches
garlic powder. to taste
cooking spray
peach or pineapple slices. or avocado
Kat`s Southwest
Chicken Salad
Directions
Combine all chicken salad
ingredients in bowl and mix well.
Once mixed. sprinkle garlic powder
on the bread or rolls. spray with
Pam. and then toast under the
broiler.
Spread chicken salad mixture on the
toasted bread. Garnish with either
pineapple or peach slice (even
better iI it`s grilled.) The sweetness
oI the Iruit will complement and
tame the heat Irom the peppers.
II you preIer. you may garnish the
sandwich with avocado.
NOTE: This is a very hot and
spicy recipe. but you can reduce
the chipotle and ialapeno pepper
iI you wish. The pickled ialapeno
gives the chicken salad a little oI
the tartness that we expect with dill
pickes in a traditional chicken salad.
Submitted by: KathIeen Hagood, Gorman, TX
'My husband
and I love
spicy foods,
so I made up
a recipe that
really pushes
the envelope
on Southwest
flavors!"
Kathleen
Hagood
Gorman, TX
(Pop. 1,671)
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By Janet Tharpe
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L-R - Jane Meyer receives first in children
and youth and received honorable mention for the
treasurers report. Janice Piekenbrock receives first
in Americanism. Rosie McClurg was the president of
the auxiliary. Betty Overman received first in VA&R
and received a pin for 8,000 hours of service. Dian
Pohlman received first in community service.
Auxiliary members of Maria Stein
American Legion 571 receive
awards at state convention
Chickasaw VFW Ladies
Auxiliary Post 9019 met
August 4. President Louise
Schwieterman opened the
meeting by ritual with 11
members present. Minutes of
Julys meeting were read and
the Treasurer gave her report;
both were approved as read.
The Bus i nes s
communications received
was for a request for a Band
Calendar donation and an
American Red Cross donation
request for Mercer County
only. Discussion yielded
a motion by Mary Bruns
and seconded by Lucille
Droesch.
Committee Report Sue
Wolters attended the Council
of Administration meeting for
District 2 held in Wapakoneta
to receive materials for the
coming year. Highlights of
this meeting were discussed.
Patriots Pen (National
level) was revealed. The topic
is Are you proud of your
Country? This program is
for junior high students. From
our District 2, the Voice of
Democracy theme is, Is
there Pride in serving in our
Military? These letters are
now ready for our high school
students.
New Business shows that
the Ofcers are newly bonded
for 2012.
Yearly donations for our
Auxiliary were discussed
with members present and
are as follows: Health and
Happiness; Wheel Chair
Olympics; USO Fund; District
2 Hospital Visit; Cancer Pins
5 at $2 each; Schell Fructose
Scholarship; National Home;
Cancer Fund at $2 each;
Hospital Fund $1.25 each;
and Junior Unit. Motion to
approve and pay was made by
Mary Bruns and seconded by
Lucille Droesch.
Our Military Family has
received their gas card to
assist them while member is
deployed.
Heavy deep cleaning
needed at the VFW Post was
motioned by Tillie Elking and
seconded by Marilyn Wilker.
Betty Kremer will complete
this work. Rainbow Cleaners
for the carpet cleaning was
motioned by Sue Wolters and
seconded by Nancy Bohman.
Christmas 2011 party was
suggested to be held in a
restaurant; more information
later. Next meeting is
Thursday, September 1.
Pot of Gold was won by
Nancy Bohman and door
prizes were won by Tillie
Elking and Elsie Balster.
September Lunch Committee
is Esther Kuess and Martha
Thobe.
Submitted by,
Mrs. Barbara Brackman
Chickasaw VFW Auxiliary
The July 27 meeting was
called to order by President
Cindy Koester. Absent
ofcers were Tracie Brown,
Angie Brunswick, Rita
Buening and Edna Stout.
Motion was made and passed
to issue donations to One Way
Farm and Midwest America
Healing Field. Discussion was
held to consider changing the
Auxiliary meeting time. As
a trial run, the September 14
and September 28 meetings
will start at 7:30 p.m. rather
than 8 p.m. Cheryl Tobe was
drawn for the Cracker Jack
and Donna Billerman won
the Pot of Gold and 50/50
drawings.
Mark your calendars - The
Eagles Club Family Picnic
will take place on Sunday,
August 28.
The Auxiliary District
22 Chairperson is planning
a SOCIAL GATHERING at
Wapakoneta on September
24 between 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Thank you to all of those
who donated items and/or
their time at the Auxiliary
tables for the Coldwater
Community Sidewalk Sales.
Reminder that the
Auxiliary meetings are held
on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday
of each month.
Coldwater Eagles Auxiliary
The July 14 meeting of
the Galaxy Leaders 4-H
club was called to order by
President Cody Freeman.
Eight members answered roll
call by naming their favorite
thing about summer. Two
advisors and one guest were
also present.
Brianna Wenning led the
Pledge of Allegiance and
Amanada Melhouse led the
4-H Pledge.
The secretary and
treasurers reports were read
and approved. Bobby Huser
made the motion to accept
reports and Samantha Fritz
seconded. Motion passed.
Under old business,
advisors talked about fair
projects and answered
members questions. Ideas
for the booth were also
discussed.
Brianna Wenning gave a
demonstration on her sewing
project. She showed items
she used for her project.
The meeting was
adjourned by Amber Freeman
and seconded by Hope
Mann. Amanda Melhouse
served refreshments.
The craft for the night
was making 4-H pins and
key chains.
The next meeting will be
on September 8 at 7 p.m.
at the Coldwater Library
meeting room. This will
be recognition night. Bring
ribbons, trophies and other
awards won during the fair.
The Galaxy Leaders
4-H club enjoyed an
educational eld trip to The
Coldwater Creek Alpaca
Farm. Members present got
to feel how soft the wool
was on the alpaca, brush
the alpaca and feed them.
Owner Mary Zahn showed
the members various items
that were made from the
wool. They also got to see
how she cleans and dries
the wool before sending out
to be professionally cleaned
for spinning into yarn. The
Zahns also provided each
member with a sugar cookie
shaped like alpacas. Thanks
for the educational eld
trip.
The Galaxy Leaders 4-H
club enjoyed an evening
of golf at Pla-Mor Lanes
Adventure Golf on July 28.
All members got to play one
game of putt putt golf and
had a great time seeing who
was better and joking about
when the golf balls went
into the water. The club also
enjoyed a game of bowling
at Pla-Mor Lanes the same
evening. Everyone present
had a lot of fun. This was
a great way to wind down
after all the project judging
and skillathons.
The 4-H club did very
well at judging this year,
hope they have as much luck
at the fair.
Carol Westgerdes,
Reporter
Galaxy Leader 4-H Club
The ladies auxiliary of
Bailey-Schockman Post 5135
of Coldwater met July 25 with
Senior Vice Ruth Delzeith
presiding. After opening
meeting according to ritual,
the minutes and treasurers
report of last meeting were
read and approved. Mention
of bonding the treasurer was
brought forth and tabled
for next meeting. Reports
from Committees: Buddy
Poppy - Poppies ordered;
Americanism - Coldwater
VFW host group August 12
at 6 p.m. at Mercer County
Fair; Membership - 102
members; Youth - Fifteen
dollars give to PAC; Sick
Committee - A card and
gift was given to Kelly Jo
Siefring on birth of a baby
girl. A get well card and gift
given to Thelma Barber.
Thanks you cards were
received from Phyllis Kessen
and Theresa Hein. A gift
was given to Alvera Schmitz
for being past president.
Treasurers papers were
audited and approved. The
VFW 5135 summer picnic
will be held August 28,
starting at 1:30 p.m. with
a picnic lunch served at 5
p.m. Everyone is to bring
a covered dish. Hamburgers
and hot dogs will be
furnished. Next meeting will
be August 22 at the post
home.
Bailey-Schockman post 5135
Ladies Auxiliary
news from st. henry
ST. HENRY SCHOOL
NEWS
St. Henry Elementary
Open House and Meet the
Teacher:
Preschool C and D
August 23 8:30-11 a.m.
and 12-2:30 p.m.
Preschool A and B
August 25 8:30-11 a.m.
and 12-2:30 p.m.
Kindergarten B August
23 8:30-11 a.m. and 12-2:30
p.m.
Kindergarten A August
24 8:30-11 a.m. and 12-2:30
p.m.
4th Grade August 30
6:30-7:30 p.m (includes
Camp Wilson Meeting)
St. Henry Boy Scouts are
collecting aluminum cans for
their fundraiser. Drop off will
be on the last Saturday of
each month from 8:30 a.m.
to 11 a.m. at Mike Eyinks
house. If you are unable to
bring cans that day, please
call Erik, Dillon, or Mike
Eyink at 419-678-2450 for
pickup. August 27 is the rst
day.
The RCIA (Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults)
program will begin this
fall. If you know someone
who may be interested in
joining the Catholic Church
or just wants to learn more
about the faith, this is the
program for you. If you are
interested in being a catechist
or a sponsor, contact Randy
or Diane Balster, 419-678-
8322, or the Cluster ofce,
419-678-4118.
If you have news from
the St. Henry area, please
contact the Mercer County
Chronicle at 419-678-2324
or mccnews@bright.net.
Come have a Ball at
Briarfest 2011
Briarwood Village on
Saturday, September 10, 2011 12:00 Noon to 3:30 pm
with free lunch served to all guests from 12:30 to 2:00 pm
The community is invited to 'Come have a Ball at Briarfest 2011. Briarfest, an annual festival, is open to the public with free food, games,
prizes and entertainment including Thien Snipps, a Magician, Freedom Train Rides, and much more! All attendees are encouraged to bring
a school supply item or monetary donation to be contributed to the local schools! And, don`t forget to wear your favorite sports attire!
A community of friends
100 Don Desch Drive
Coldwater, OH 45828
www.briarwood-village.com
Please contact
419-678-2311
for more information.
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THE MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE
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Chicken Salad Gets Tasty Twist with Southwest Ingredients
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I
guarantee you`ve never had chicken salad quite like
this! I`m a huge Ian oI Southwestern-style cuisine.
and Kathleen Hagood iust gave us one more reason
to love it! Her scrumptious Southwest Chicken Salad
recipe is a super creative take on a lunchtime Iavorite.
Packed with cilantro and peppers (both sweet and hot).
this delicious salad is perIected by the addition oI sweet
grilled pineapple. This is one dish that is sure to impress.
See step-by-step photos oI Kathleen Hagood`s
Southwest Chicken Salad recipe and thousands more
recipes Irom other hometown Americans at:
www.justapinch.com/chickensalad
You`ll also fnd a meal planner and coupons Ior the
recipe ingredients. Enioy and remember. use 'iust a
pinch...
www.justapinch.com/chickensalad
What You Need
1 large smoked chicken breast.
chopped (bone-in with skin on);
remove skin and bone beIore
chopping
1/2 c onion. chopped
1/3 c red bell pepper. chopped
1/2 c Iresh cilantro. pulled Irom
stem. then chopped
1/8 c canned black olives. chopped
2 pickled ialapeno peppers. chopped
1 canned chipotle pepper in adobe
sauce. chopped
1/4 tsp ground cumin powder
salt and pepper. to taste
3/4 c mayonnaise (more. iI needed to
moisten the above ingredients)
OPTIONAL:
cheddar ialapeno bread or hard
sandwich rolls Ior 8 sandwiches
garlic powder. to taste
cooking spray
peach or pineapple slices. or avocado
Kat`s Southwest
Chicken Salad
Directions
Combine all chicken salad
ingredients in bowl and mix well.
Once mixed. sprinkle garlic powder
on the bread or rolls. spray with
Pam. and then toast under the
broiler.
Spread chicken salad mixture on the
toasted bread. Garnish with either
pineapple or peach slice (even
better iI it`s grilled.) The sweetness
oI the Iruit will complement and
tame the heat Irom the peppers.
II you preIer. you may garnish the
sandwich with avocado.
NOTE: This is a very hot and
spicy recipe. but you can reduce
the chipotle and ialapeno pepper
iI you wish. The pickled ialapeno
gives the chicken salad a little oI
the tartness that we expect with dill
pickes in a traditional chicken salad.
Submitted by: KathIeen Hagood, Gorman, TX
'My husband
and I love
spicy foods,
so I made up
a recipe that
really pushes
the envelope
on Southwest
flavors!"
Kathleen
Hagood
Gorman, TX
(Pop. 1,671)
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By Janet Tharpe
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L-R - Jane Meyer receives first in children
and youth and received honorable mention for the
treasurers report. Janice Piekenbrock receives first
in Americanism. Rosie McClurg was the president of
the auxiliary. Betty Overman received first in VA&R
and received a pin for 8,000 hours of service. Dian
Pohlman received first in community service.
Auxiliary members of Maria Stein
American Legion 571 receive
awards at state convention
Chickasaw VFW Ladies
Auxiliary Post 9019 met
August 4. President Louise
Schwieterman opened the
meeting by ritual with 11
members present. Minutes of
Julys meeting were read and
the Treasurer gave her report;
both were approved as read.
The Bus i nes s
communications received
was for a request for a Band
Calendar donation and an
American Red Cross donation
request for Mercer County
only. Discussion yielded
a motion by Mary Bruns
and seconded by Lucille
Droesch.
Committee Report Sue
Wolters attended the Council
of Administration meeting for
District 2 held in Wapakoneta
to receive materials for the
coming year. Highlights of
this meeting were discussed.
Patriots Pen (National
level) was revealed. The topic
is Are you proud of your
Country? This program is
for junior high students. From
our District 2, the Voice of
Democracy theme is, Is
there Pride in serving in our
Military? These letters are
now ready for our high school
students.
New Business shows that
the Ofcers are newly bonded
for 2012.
Yearly donations for our
Auxiliary were discussed
with members present and
are as follows: Health and
Happiness; Wheel Chair
Olympics; USO Fund; District
2 Hospital Visit; Cancer Pins
5 at $2 each; Schell Fructose
Scholarship; National Home;
Cancer Fund at $2 each;
Hospital Fund $1.25 each;
and Junior Unit. Motion to
approve and pay was made by
Mary Bruns and seconded by
Lucille Droesch.
Our Military Family has
received their gas card to
assist them while member is
deployed.
Heavy deep cleaning
needed at the VFW Post was
motioned by Tillie Elking and
seconded by Marilyn Wilker.
Betty Kremer will complete
this work. Rainbow Cleaners
for the carpet cleaning was
motioned by Sue Wolters and
seconded by Nancy Bohman.
Christmas 2011 party was
suggested to be held in a
restaurant; more information
later. Next meeting is
Thursday, September 1.
Pot of Gold was won by
Nancy Bohman and door
prizes were won by Tillie
Elking and Elsie Balster.
September Lunch Committee
is Esther Kuess and Martha
Thobe.
Submitted by,
Mrs. Barbara Brackman
Chickasaw VFW Auxiliary
The July 27 meeting was
called to order by President
Cindy Koester. Absent
ofcers were Tracie Brown,
Angie Brunswick, Rita
Buening and Edna Stout.
Motion was made and passed
to issue donations to One Way
Farm and Midwest America
Healing Field. Discussion was
held to consider changing the
Auxiliary meeting time. As
a trial run, the September 14
and September 28 meetings
will start at 7:30 p.m. rather
than 8 p.m. Cheryl Tobe was
drawn for the Cracker Jack
and Donna Billerman won
the Pot of Gold and 50/50
drawings.
Mark your calendars - The
Eagles Club Family Picnic
will take place on Sunday,
August 28.
The Auxiliary District
22 Chairperson is planning
a SOCIAL GATHERING at
Wapakoneta on September
24 between 4 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Thank you to all of those
who donated items and/or
their time at the Auxiliary
tables for the Coldwater
Community Sidewalk Sales.
Reminder that the
Auxiliary meetings are held
on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday
of each month.
Coldwater Eagles Auxiliary
The July 14 meeting of
the Galaxy Leaders 4-H
club was called to order by
President Cody Freeman.
Eight members answered roll
call by naming their favorite
thing about summer. Two
advisors and one guest were
also present.
Brianna Wenning led the
Pledge of Allegiance and
Amanada Melhouse led the
4-H Pledge.
The secretary and
treasurers reports were read
and approved. Bobby Huser
made the motion to accept
reports and Samantha Fritz
seconded. Motion passed.
Under old business,
advisors talked about fair
projects and answered
members questions. Ideas
for the booth were also
discussed.
Brianna Wenning gave a
demonstration on her sewing
project. She showed items
she used for her project.
The meeting was
adjourned by Amber Freeman
and seconded by Hope
Mann. Amanda Melhouse
served refreshments.
The craft for the night
was making 4-H pins and
key chains.
The next meeting will be
on September 8 at 7 p.m.
at the Coldwater Library
meeting room. This will
be recognition night. Bring
ribbons, trophies and other
awards won during the fair.
The Galaxy Leaders
4-H club enjoyed an
educational eld trip to The
Coldwater Creek Alpaca
Farm. Members present got
to feel how soft the wool
was on the alpaca, brush
the alpaca and feed them.
Owner Mary Zahn showed
the members various items
that were made from the
wool. They also got to see
how she cleans and dries
the wool before sending out
to be professionally cleaned
for spinning into yarn. The
Zahns also provided each
member with a sugar cookie
shaped like alpacas. Thanks
for the educational eld
trip.
The Galaxy Leaders 4-H
club enjoyed an evening
of golf at Pla-Mor Lanes
Adventure Golf on July 28.
All members got to play one
game of putt putt golf and
had a great time seeing who
was better and joking about
when the golf balls went
into the water. The club also
enjoyed a game of bowling
at Pla-Mor Lanes the same
evening. Everyone present
had a lot of fun. This was
a great way to wind down
after all the project judging
and skillathons.
The 4-H club did very
well at judging this year,
hope they have as much luck
at the fair.
Carol Westgerdes,
Reporter
Galaxy Leader 4-H Club
The ladies auxiliary of
Bailey-Schockman Post 5135
of Coldwater met July 25 with
Senior Vice Ruth Delzeith
presiding. After opening
meeting according to ritual,
the minutes and treasurers
report of last meeting were
read and approved. Mention
of bonding the treasurer was
brought forth and tabled
for next meeting. Reports
from Committees: Buddy
Poppy - Poppies ordered;
Americanism - Coldwater
VFW host group August 12
at 6 p.m. at Mercer County
Fair; Membership - 102
members; Youth - Fifteen
dollars give to PAC; Sick
Committee - A card and
gift was given to Kelly Jo
Siefring on birth of a baby
girl. A get well card and gift
given to Thelma Barber.
Thanks you cards were
received from Phyllis Kessen
and Theresa Hein. A gift
was given to Alvera Schmitz
for being past president.
Treasurers papers were
audited and approved. The
VFW 5135 summer picnic
will be held August 28,
starting at 1:30 p.m. with
a picnic lunch served at 5
p.m. Everyone is to bring
a covered dish. Hamburgers
and hot dogs will be
furnished. Next meeting will
be August 22 at the post
home.
Bailey-Schockman post 5135
Ladies Auxiliary
news from st. henry
ST. HENRY SCHOOL
NEWS
St. Henry Elementary
Open House and Meet the
Teacher:
Preschool C and D
August 23 8:30-11 a.m.
and 12-2:30 p.m.
Preschool A and B
August 25 8:30-11 a.m.
and 12-2:30 p.m.
Kindergarten B August
23 8:30-11 a.m. and 12-2:30
p.m.
Kindergarten A August
24 8:30-11 a.m. and 12-2:30
p.m.
4th Grade August 30
6:30-7:30 p.m (includes
Camp Wilson Meeting)
St. Henry Boy Scouts are
collecting aluminum cans for
their fundraiser. Drop off will
be on the last Saturday of
each month from 8:30 a.m.
to 11 a.m. at Mike Eyinks
house. If you are unable to
bring cans that day, please
call Erik, Dillon, or Mike
Eyink at 419-678-2450 for
pickup. August 27 is the rst
day.
The RCIA (Rite of
Christian Initiation of Adults)
program will begin this
fall. If you know someone
who may be interested in
joining the Catholic Church
or just wants to learn more
about the faith, this is the
program for you. If you are
interested in being a catechist
or a sponsor, contact Randy
or Diane Balster, 419-678-
8322, or the Cluster ofce,
419-678-4118.
If you have news from
the St. Henry area, please
contact the Mercer County
Chronicle at 419-678-2324
or mccnews@bright.net.
Come have a Ball at
Briarfest 2011
Briarwood Village on
Saturday, September 10, 2011 12:00 Noon to 3:30 pm
with free lunch served to all guests from 12:30 to 2:00 pm
The community is invited to 'Come have a Ball at Briarfest 2011. Briarfest, an annual festival, is open to the public with free food, games,
prizes and entertainment including Thien Snipps, a Magician, Freedom Train Rides, and much more! All attendees are encouraged to bring
a school supply item or monetary donation to be contributed to the local schools! And, don`t forget to wear your favorite sports attire!
A community of friends
100 Don Desch Drive
Coldwater, OH 45828
www.briarwood-village.com
Please contact
419-678-2311
for more information.
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~ INTERIOR DESIGN ~
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Rebecca Kunkler Stephanie Wourms
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10491 U.S. 127, Mendon, DH 41 LCC9-363-3390
8ill's Mobile 4l9-305-0800
~ PLUMBING ~
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115 E. Main, Coldwater, Ohio
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~ INTERIOR DESIGN ~
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Rebecca Kunkler Stephanie Wourms
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111 N. Wayne Street, Fort Recovery, OH
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10491 U.S. 127, Mendon, DH 41 LCC9-363-3390
8ill's Mobile 4l9-305-0800
~ PLUMBING ~
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115 E. Main, Coldwater, Ohio
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~ INTERIOR DESIGN ~
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Rebecca Kunkler Stephanie Wourms
St. Henry, Ohio 419-678-3600
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InstaII & RepIace Sewer
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Griers Power
Digging, L.L.C.
10491 U.S. 127, Mendon, DH 41 LCC9-363-3390
8ill's Mobile 4l9-305-0800
~ PLUMBING ~
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115 E. Main, Coldwater, Ohio
Business 419-678-2812
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Large Assortment Of Fixtures!
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~ INTERIOR DESIGN ~
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Rebecca Kunkler Stephanie Wourms
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~ Located At D&L Classic Woodworking ~
l66 N. MA|N POCKPOPD, OH|O 4l9-363-3903
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~ RENTALS ~
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~ COMMUNICATIONS~
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10491 U.S. 127, Mendon, DH 41 LCC9-363-3390
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~ PLUMBING ~
Rish
Plumbing, INC.
115 E. Main, Coldwater, Ohio
Business 419-678-2812
Come In And See Us For All Of
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Large Assortment Of Fixtures!
FREE EXPERT ADVcE OH Lic #28130
~ INTERIOR DESIGN ~
THE
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Interior Decorating
Interior Design Consultants
Judy Heitkamp Julie Werling Amy Olberding
Rebecca Kunkler Stephanie Wourms
St. Henry, Ohio 419-678-3600
The Olde
Rockford Hardware
~ HARDWARE ~
The Olde
Rockford Hardware
~ Located At D&L Classic Woodworking ~
l66 N. MA|N POCKPOPD, OH|O 4l9-363-3903
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~ RENTALS ~
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Rent By The Hour, Day Or Week!
COIDWAIk, OHIO 41-678-237
~ COMMUNICATIONS~
PHONL D|G|TAL Tv |NTLPNLT
we're our Local Connection To The world
419-942-1111
www.wabash.com
~ FIREPLACES & SPAS ~
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~ CHUCK & LISA WESTGERDES ~
111 N. Wayne Street, Fort Recovery, OH
419-375-2572
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CHRONICLE
124 W. Main St., P.O. Box 105, Coldwater 419-678-2324
EVERYBODYS
DOING IT.
HOME IMPROVEMENT DIRECTORY
BUILDING A NEW HOME? REMODELING YOUR PRESENT HOME?
~ SEPTIC SYSTEMS ~
PortabIe 7oiIets ackhoe
Fill Dirt & Top Soil Hauled
Septic 7ank CIeaning
InstaII & RepIace Sewer
Septic System
Griers Power
Digging, L.L.C.
10491 U.S. 127, Mendon, DH 41 LCC9-363-3390
8ill's Mobile 4l9-305-0800
~ PLUMBING ~
Rish
Plumbing, INC.
115 E. Main, Coldwater, Ohio
Business 419-678-2812
Come In And See Us For All Of
Your Home Improvements, And
Large Assortment Of Fixtures!
FREE EXPERT ADVcE
OH Lic #28130
~ INTERIOR DESIGN ~
THE
HOME PLACE
Interior Decorating
Interior Design Consultants
Judy Heitkamp Julie Werling Amy Olberding
Rebecca Kunkler Stephanie Wourms
St. Henry, Ohio 419-678-3600
The Olde
Rockford Hardware
~ HARDWARE ~
The Olde
Rockford Hardware
~ Located At D&L Classic Woodworking ~
l66 N. MA|N POCKPOPD, OH|O 4l9-363-3903
Hand 7ooIs, PIumbing,
IectricaI, Fasteners,
Paints, Lighting
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Check Out Our Website:
www.dlclassic.com
Visa & MasterCard Accepted
~ RENTALS ~
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1ACk HAMMRS SCAFFDLDS SAND LAS7RS
Rent By The Hour, Day Or Week!
COIDWAIk, OHIO 41-678-237
~ COMMUNICATIONS~
PHONL D|G|TAL Tv |NTLPNLT
we're our Local Connection To The world
419-942-1111
www.wabash.com
~ FIREPLACES & SPAS ~
www.kernsfireplaceandspa.com
Nothing 8urns Like A Ouad
OVER
200
UNITS
ON
DISPLAY
OVER
200
UNITS
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DISPLAY
WESTGERDES
Floor Covering
~ CHUCK & LISA WESTGERDES ~
111 N. Wayne Street, Fort Recovery, OH
419-375-2572
Come &
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~ FLOORING ~
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~ HOME IMPROVEMENT ~
HOME IMPROVEMENT DIRECTORY
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~ SEPTIC SYSTEMS ~
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Fill Dirt & Top Soil Hauled
Septic 7ank CIeaning
InstaII & RepIace Sewer
Septic System
Griers Power
Digging, L.L.C.
10491 U.S. 127, Mendon, DH 41 LCC9-363-3390
8ill's Mobile 4l9-305-0800
~ PLUMBING ~
Rish
Plumbing, INC.
115 E. Main, Coldwater, Ohio
Business 419-678-2812
Come In And See Us For All Of
Your Home Improvements, And
Large Assortment Of Fixtures!
FREE EXPERT ADVcE
OH Lic #28130
~ INTERIOR DESIGN ~
THE
HOME PLACE
Interior Decorating
Interior Design Consultants
Judy Heitkamp Julie Werling Amy Olberding
Rebecca Kunkler Stephanie Wourms
St. Henry, Ohio 419-678-3600
The Olde
Rockford Hardware
~ HARDWARE ~
The Olde
Rockford Hardware
~ Located At D&L Classic Woodworking ~
l66 N. MA|N POCKPOPD, OH|O 4l9-363-3903
Hand 7ooIs, PIumbing,
IectricaI, Fasteners,
Paints, Lighting
& Much Morel
NOw OPLN THUPSDAS!
Check Out Our Website:
www.dlclassic.com
Visa & MasterCard Accepted
~ RENTALS ~
Give Us A Call & Reserve The Equipment Today!
DSHAPRS CRAMIC 7IL SAWS CNRA7DRS
AIR CDMPRSSDRS PRSSUR WASHRS
1ACk HAMMRS SCAFFDLDS SAND LAS7RS
Rent By The Hour, Day Or Week!
COIDWAIk, OHIO 41-678-237
~ COMMUNICATIONS~
PHONL D|G|TAL Tv |NTLPNLT
we're our Local Connection To The world
419-942-1111
www.wabash.com
~ FIREPLACES & SPAS ~
www.kernsfireplaceandspa.com
Nothing 8urns Like A Ouad
OVER
200
UNITS
ON
DISPLAY
OVER
200
UNITS
ON
DISPLAY
WESTGERDES
Floor Covering
~ CHUCK & LISA WESTGERDES ~
111 N. Wayne Street, Fort Recovery, OH
419-375-2572
Come &
See Us For...
CkAMIC, IAMINAI
& HARDWOOD
FIOOkING
VINYI CAkPI
MOkI
~ FLOORING ~
Call Ldna Today
419-678-2324
To Place our
Ad Here!
~ HOME IMPROVEMENT ~
HOME IMPROVEMENT DIRECTORY
BUILDING A NEW HOME? REMODELING YOUR PRESENT HOME?
~ SEPTIC SYSTEMS ~
PortabIe 7oiIets ackhoe
Fill Dirt & Top Soil Hauled
Septic 7ank CIeaning
InstaII & RepIace Sewer
Septic System
Griers Power
Digging, L.L.C.
10491 U.S. 127, Mendon, DH 41 LCC9-363-3390
8ill's Mobile 4l9-305-0800
~ PLUMBING ~
Rish
Plumbing, INC.
115 E. Main, Coldwater, Ohio
Business 419-678-2812
Come In And See Us For All Of
Your Home Improvements, And
Large Assortment Of Fixtures!
FREE EXPERT ADVcE
OH Lic #28130
~ INTERIOR DESIGN ~
THE
HOME PLACE
Interior Decorating
Interior Design Consultants
Judy Heitkamp Julie Werling Amy Olberding
Rebecca Kunkler Stephanie Wourms
St. Henry, Ohio 419-678-3600
The Olde
Rockford Hardware
~ HARDWARE ~
The Olde
Rockford Hardware
~ Located At D&L Classic Woodworking ~
l66 N. MA|N POCKPOPD, OH|O 4l9-363-3903
Hand 7ooIs, PIumbing,
IectricaI, Fasteners,
Paints, Lighting
& Much Morel
NOw OPLN THUPSDAS!
Check Out Our Website:
www.dlclassic.com
Visa & MasterCard Accepted
~ RENTALS ~
Give Us A Call & Reserve The Equipment Today!
DSHAPRS CRAMIC 7IL SAWS CNRA7DRS
AIR CDMPRSSDRS PRSSUR WASHRS
1ACk HAMMRS SCAFFDLDS SAND LAS7RS
Rent By The Hour, Day Or Week!
COIDWAIk, OHIO 41-678-237
~ COMMUNICATIONS~
PHONL D|G|TAL Tv |NTLPNLT
we're our Local Connection To The world
419-942-1111
www.wabash.com
~ FIREPLACES & SPAS ~
www.kernsfireplaceandspa.com
Nothing 8urns Like A Ouad
OVER
200
UNITS
ON
DISPLAY
OVER
200
UNITS
ON
DISPLAY
WESTGERDES
Floor Covering
~ CHUCK & LISA WESTGERDES ~
111 N. Wayne Street, Fort Recovery, OH
419-375-2572
Come &
See Us For...
CkAMIC, IAMINAI
& HARDWOOD
FIOOkING
VINYI CAkPI
MOkI
~ FLOORING ~
Call Ldna Today
419-678-2324
To Place our
Ad Here!
~ HOME IMPROVEMENT ~
HOME IMPROVEMENT DIRECTORY
BUILDING A NEW HOME? REMODELING YOUR PRESENT HOME?
~ SEPTIC SYSTEMS ~
PortabIe 7oiIets ackhoe
Fill Dirt & Top Soil Hauled
Septic 7ank CIeaning
InstaII & RepIace Sewer
Septic System
Griers Power
Digging, L.L.C.
10491 U.S. 127, Mendon, DH 41 LCC9-363-3390
8ill's Mobile 4l9-305-0800
~ PLUMBING ~
Rish
Plumbing, INC.
115 E. Main, Coldwater, Ohio
Business 419-678-2812
Come In And See Us For All Of
Your Home Improvements, And
Large Assortment Of Fixtures!
FREE EXPERT ADVcE
OH Lic #28130
~ INTERIOR DESIGN ~
THE
HOME PLACE
Interior Decorating
Interior Design Consultants
Judy Heitkamp Julie Werling Amy Olberding
Rebecca Kunkler Stephanie Wourms
St. Henry, Ohio 419-678-3600
The Olde
Rockford Hardware
~ HARDWARE ~
The Olde
Rockford Hardware
~ Located At D&L Classic Woodworking ~
l66 N. MA|N POCKPOPD, OH|O 4l9-363-3903
Hand 7ooIs, PIumbing,
IectricaI, Fasteners,
Paints, Lighting
& Much Morel
NOw OPLN THUPSDAS!
Check Out Our Website:
www.dlclassic.com
Visa & MasterCard Accepted
~ RENTALS ~
Give Us A Call & Reserve The Equipment Today!
DSHAPRS CRAMIC 7IL SAWS CNRA7DRS
AIR CDMPRSSDRS PRSSUR WASHRS
1ACk HAMMRS SCAFFDLDS SAND LAS7RS
Rent By The Hour, Day Or Week!
COIDWAIk, OHIO 41-678-237
~ COMMUNICATIONS~
PHONL D|G|TAL Tv |NTLPNLT
we're our Local Connection To The world
419-942-1111
www.wabash.com
~ FIREPLACES & SPAS ~
www.kernsfireplaceandspa.com
Nothing 8urns Like A Ouad
OVER
200
UNITS
ON
DISPLAY
OVER
200
UNITS
ON
DISPLAY
WESTGERDES
Floor Covering
~ CHUCK & LISA WESTGERDES ~
111 N. Wayne Street, Fort Recovery, OH
419-375-2572
Come &
See Us For...
CkAMIC, IAMINAI
& HARDWOOD
FIOOkING
VINYI CAkPI
MOkI
~ FLOORING ~
Call Ldna Today
419-678-2324
To Place our
Ad Here!
~ HOME IMPROVEMENT ~
HOME IMPROVEMENT DIRECTORY
BUILDING A NEW HOME? REMODELING YOUR PRESENT HOME?
~ SEPTIC SYSTEMS ~
PortabIe 7oiIets ackhoe
Fill Dirt & Top Soil Hauled
Septic 7ank CIeaning
InstaII & RepIace Sewer
Septic System
Griers Power
Digging, L.L.C.
10491 U.S. 127, Mendon, DH 41 LCC9-363-3390
8ill's Mobile 4l9-305-0800
~ PLUMBING ~
Rish
Plumbing, INC.
115 E. Main, Coldwater, Ohio
Business 419-678-2812
Come In And See Us For All Of
Your Home Improvements, And
Large Assortment Of Fixtures!
FREE EXPERT ADVcE OH Lic #28130
~ INTERIOR DESIGN ~
THE
HOME PLACE
Interior Decorating
Interior Design Consultants
Judy Heitkamp Julie Werling Amy Olberding
Rebecca Kunkler Stephanie Wourms
St. Henry, Ohio 419-678-3600
The Olde
Rockford Hardware
~ HARDWARE ~
The Olde
Rockford Hardware
~ Located At D&L Classic Woodworking ~
l66 N. MA|N POCKPOPD, OH|O 4l9-363-3903
Hand 7ooIs, PIumbing,
IectricaI, Fasteners,
Paints, Lighting
& Much Morel
NOw OPLN THUPSDAS!
Check Out Our Website:
www.dlclassic.com
Visa & MasterCard Accepted
~ RENTALS ~
Give Us A Call & Reserve The Equipment Today!
DSHAPRS CRAMIC 7IL SAWS CNRA7DRS
AIR CDMPRSSDRS PRSSUR WASHRS
1ACk HAMMRS SCAFFDLDS SAND LAS7RS
Rent By The Hour, Day Or Week!
COIDWAIk, OHIO 41-678-237
~ COMMUNICATIONS~
PHONL D|G|TAL Tv |NTLPNLT
we're our Local Connection To The world
419-942-1111
www.wabash.com
~ FIREPLACES & SPAS ~
www.kernsfireplaceandspa.com
Nothing 8urns Like A Ouad
OVER
200
UNITS
ON
DISPLAY
OVER
200
UNITS
ON
DISPLAY
WESTGERDES
Floor Covering
~ CHUCK & LISA WESTGERDES ~
111 N. Wayne Street, Fort Recovery, OH
419-375-2572
Come &
See Us For...
CkAMIC, IAMINAI
& HARDWOOD
FIOOkING
VINYI CAkPI
MOkI
~ FLOORING ~
Call Ldna Today
419-678-2324
To Place our
Ad Here!
~ HOME IMPROVEMENT ~
HOME IMPROVEMENT DIRECTORY
BUILDING A NEW HOME? REMODELING YOUR PRESENT HOME?
~ SEPTIC SYSTEMS ~
PortabIe 7oiIets ackhoe
Fill Dirt & Top Soil Hauled
Septic 7ank CIeaning
InstaII & RepIace Sewer
Septic System
Griers Power
Digging, L.L.C.
10491 U.S. 127, Mendon, DH 41 LCC9-363-3390
8ill's Mobile 4l9-305-0800
~ PLUMBING ~
Rish
Plumbing, INC.
115 E. Main, Coldwater, Ohio
Business 419-678-2812
Come In And See Us For All Of
Your Home Improvements, And
Large Assortment Of Fixtures!
FREE EXPERT ADVcE OH Lic #28130
~ INTERIOR DESIGN ~
THE
HOME PLACE
Interior Decorating
Interior Design Consultants
Judy Heitkamp Julie Werling Amy Olberding
Rebecca Kunkler Stephanie Wourms
St. Henry, Ohio 419-678-3600
The Olde
Rockford Hardware
~ HARDWARE ~
The Olde
Rockford Hardware
~ Located At D&L Classic Woodworking ~
l66 N. MA|N POCKPOPD, OH|O 4l9-363-3903
Hand 7ooIs, PIumbing,
IectricaI, Fasteners,
Paints, Lighting
& Much Morel
NOw OPLN THUPSDAS!
Check Out Our Website:
www.dlclassic.com
Visa & MasterCard Accepted
~ RENTALS ~
Give Us A Call & Reserve The Equipment Today!
DSHAPRS CRAMIC 7IL SAWS CNRA7DRS
AIR CDMPRSSDRS PRSSUR WASHRS
1ACk HAMMRS SCAFFDLDS SAND LAS7RS
Rent By The Hour, Day Or Week!
COIDWAIk, OHIO 41-678-237
~ COMMUNICATIONS~
PHONL D|G|TAL Tv |NTLPNLT
we're our Local Connection To The world
419-942-1111
www.wabash.com
~ FIREPLACES & SPAS ~
www.kernsfireplaceandspa.com
Nothing 8urns Like A Ouad
OVER
200
UNITS
ON
DISPLAY
OVER
200
UNITS
ON
DISPLAY
WESTGERDES
Floor Covering
~ CHUCK & LISA WESTGERDES ~
111 N. Wayne Street, Fort Recovery, OH
419-375-2572
Come &
See Us For...
CkAMIC, IAMINAI
& HARDWOOD
FIOOkING
VINYI CAkPI
MOkI
~ FLOORING ~
Call Ldna Today
419-678-2324
To Place our
Ad Here!
~ HOME IMPROVEMENT ~
Call Us Today
More and more teens are reading the paper,
because they know its pretty cool to know
whats going on around town.
Read The Mercer County Chronicle and youll always be in the know.
THE MERCER COUNTY
CHRONICLE
124 W. Main St., P.O. Box 105, Coldwater 419-678-2324
EVERYBODYS
DOING IT.
HOME IMPROVEMENT DIRECTORY
BUILDING A NEW HOME? REMODELING YOUR PRESENT HOME?
~ SEPTIC SYSTEMS ~
PortabIe 7oiIets ackhoe
Fill Dirt & Top Soil Hauled
Septic 7ank CIeaning
InstaII & RepIace Sewer
Septic System
Griers Power
Digging, L.L.C.
10491 U.S. 127, Mendon, DH 41 LCC9-363-3390
8ill's Mobile 4l9-305-0800
~ PLUMBING ~
Rish
Plumbing, INC.
115 E. Main, Coldwater, Ohio
Business 419-678-2812
Come In And See Us For All Of
Your Home Improvements, And
Large Assortment Of Fixtures!
FREE EXPERT ADVcE
OH Lic #28130
~ INTERIOR DESIGN ~
THE
HOME PLACE
Interior Decorating
Interior Design Consultants
Judy Heitkamp Julie Werling Amy Olberding
Rebecca Kunkler Stephanie Wourms
St. Henry, Ohio 419-678-3600
The Olde
Rockford Hardware
~ HARDWARE ~
The Olde
Rockford Hardware
~ Located At D&L Classic Woodworking ~
l66 N. MA|N POCKPOPD, OH|O 4l9-363-3903
Hand 7ooIs, PIumbing,
IectricaI, Fasteners,
Paints, Lighting
& Much Morel
NOw OPLN THUPSDAS!
Check Out Our Website:
www.dlclassic.com
Visa & MasterCard Accepted
~ RENTALS ~
Give Us A Call & Reserve The Equipment Today!
DSHAPRS CRAMIC 7IL SAWS CNRA7DRS
AIR CDMPRSSDRS PRSSUR WASHRS
1ACk HAMMRS SCAFFDLDS SAND LAS7RS
Rent By The Hour, Day Or Week!
COIDWAIk, OHIO 41-678-237
~ COMMUNICATIONS~
PHONL D|G|TAL Tv |NTLPNLT
we're our Local Connection To The world
419-942-1111
www.wabash.com
~ FIREPLACES & SPAS ~
www.kernsfireplaceandspa.com
Nothing 8urns Like A Ouad
OVER
200
UNITS
ON
DISPLAY
OVER
200
UNITS
ON
DISPLAY
WESTGERDES
Floor Covering
~ CHUCK & LISA WESTGERDES ~
111 N. Wayne Street, Fort Recovery, OH
419-375-2572
Come &
See Us For...
CkAMIC, IAMINAI
& HARDWOOD
FIOOkING
VINYI CAkPI
MOkI
~ FLOORING ~
Call Ldna Today
419-678-2324
To Place our
Ad Here!
~ HOME IMPROVEMENT ~
HOME IMPROVEMENT DIRECTORY
BUILDING A NEW HOME? REMODELING YOUR PRESENT HOME?
~ SEPTIC SYSTEMS ~
PortabIe 7oiIets ackhoe
Fill Dirt & Top Soil Hauled
Septic 7ank CIeaning
InstaII & RepIace Sewer
Septic System
Griers Power
Digging, L.L.C.
10491 U.S. 127, Mendon, DH 41 LCC9-363-3390
8ill's Mobile 4l9-305-0800
~ PLUMBING ~
Rish
Plumbing, INC.
115 E. Main, Coldwater, Ohio
Business 419-678-2812
Come In And See Us For All Of
Your Home Improvements, And
Large Assortment Of Fixtures!
FREE EXPERT ADVcE
OH Lic #28130
~ INTERIOR DESIGN ~
THE
HOME PLACE
Interior Decorating
Interior Design Consultants
Judy Heitkamp Julie Werling Amy Olberding
Rebecca Kunkler Stephanie Wourms
St. Henry, Ohio 419-678-3600
The Olde
Rockford Hardware
~ HARDWARE ~
The Olde
Rockford Hardware
~ Located At D&L Classic Woodworking ~
l66 N. MA|N POCKPOPD, OH|O 4l9-363-3903
Hand 7ooIs, PIumbing,
IectricaI, Fasteners,
Paints, Lighting
& Much Morel
NOw OPLN THUPSDAS!
Check Out Our Website:
www.dlclassic.com
Visa & MasterCard Accepted
~ RENTALS ~
Give Us A Call & Reserve The Equipment Today!
DSHAPRS CRAMIC 7IL SAWS CNRA7DRS
AIR CDMPRSSDRS PRSSUR WASHRS
1ACk HAMMRS SCAFFDLDS SAND LAS7RS
Rent By The Hour, Day Or Week!
COIDWAIk, OHIO 41-678-237
~ COMMUNICATIONS~
PHONL D|G|TAL Tv |NTLPNLT
we're our Local Connection To The world
419-942-1111
www.wabash.com
~ FIREPLACES & SPAS ~
www.kernsfireplaceandspa.com
Nothing 8urns Like A Ouad
OVER
200
UNITS
ON
DISPLAY
OVER
200
UNITS
ON
DISPLAY
WESTGERDES
Floor Covering
~ CHUCK & LISA WESTGERDES ~
111 N. Wayne Street, Fort Recovery, OH
419-375-2572
Come &
See Us For...
CkAMIC, IAMINAI
& HARDWOOD
FIOOkING
VINYI CAkPI
MOkI
~ FLOORING ~
Call Ldna Today
419-678-2324
To Place our
Ad Here!
~ HOME IMPROVEMENT ~
HOME IMPROVEMENT DIRECTORY
BUILDING A NEW HOME? REMODELING YOUR PRESENT HOME?
~ SEPTIC SYSTEMS ~
PortabIe 7oiIets ackhoe
Fill Dirt & Top Soil Hauled
Septic 7ank CIeaning
InstaII & RepIace Sewer
Septic System
Griers Power
Digging, L.L.C.
10491 U.S. 127, Mendon, DH 41 LCC9-363-3390
8ill's Mobile 4l9-305-0800
~ PLUMBING ~
Rish
Plumbing, INC.
115 E. Main, Coldwater, Ohio
Business 419-678-2812
Come In And See Us For All Of
Your Home Improvements, And
Large Assortment Of Fixtures!
FREE EXPERT ADVcE
OH Lic #28130
~ INTERIOR DESIGN ~
THE
HOME PLACE
Interior Decorating
Interior Design Consultants
Judy Heitkamp Julie Werling Amy Olberding
Rebecca Kunkler Stephanie Wourms
St. Henry, Ohio 419-678-3600
The Olde
Rockford Hardware
~ HARDWARE ~
The Olde
Rockford Hardware
~ Located At D&L Classic Woodworking ~
l66 N. MA|N POCKPOPD, OH|O 4l9-363-3903
Hand 7ooIs, PIumbing,
IectricaI, Fasteners,
Paints, Lighting
& Much Morel
NOw OPLN THUPSDAS!
Check Out Our Website:
www.dlclassic.com
Visa & MasterCard Accepted
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For 62 years, the Canning
Factory at Celina provided
employment to area citizens, from
1900-1962.
Ira Crampton grew up in
Muncie, Indiana. He married
Lacie Beuoy in 1876 and they had
four children, Lola,(wife of Lloyd
Sharp), Ruth, Ethel, and Carl who
was killed in an accident in 1905.
Ira Crampton built a canning
factory in Muncie, manufacturing
also his own cans. Crampton sold
this plant in 1898. The family
moved to Celina and erected an
immense canning factory. In
the 1906 canning season, the
Crampton Cannery put up 25,000
cases of peas, 40,000 cases of
tomatoes, with nearly 2,000,000
cans going out from the factory.
Crampton also operated a plant at
Gaston, Indiana.
About 1920, the Crampton
and Son Canning Factory passed
into the hands of A.L. Sharp,
Herbert Kriemendahl and H.C.
Bowman.
In the early 1940s, during
World War II, this Factory
employed Germans from the
U.S. Prisoner of War Camp at
Harbor Point on the Lake, east
of Celina, for picking tomatoes.
During World War II, two other
Canning Factories also employed
the German Prisoners for picking
tomatoes, and other help at the
plants: Beckman & Gast Co.
(St. Henry, Minster and Osgood);
and Sharp Canning (Rockford and
Ohio City).
By the 1950s, the plant was
under the ownership and name of
Stokely-Van Camp, Inc., which
specialized in canning tomatoes,
corn, peas, pork and beans,
sauerkraut, mushrooms, beets, and
asparagus. Stokely Van Camp
closed its Celina tomato plant in
1962. That was the end of an era.
[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.]
Employees at Crampton Canneries, Celina, Ohio, June 1941.
Top row: Amelia Schmidt, Alvina Heckman, William Regadanz,
Grafton Ritchie, Orville Thees, Harold Bender, Kirby Monroe.
2nd row from top: Gertrude Smelser, William Marbough, Amy
Pumphrey, Edna Siler, Freda Smelser, Hilda Borger, Sela Stover,
Frank Kohn, Kathryn Miller, Francis Hemmelgarn, Arbutus Alt,
Zomer Schmidt, Cecil Hawk, Hubert Beougher, Virginia Birt, Tom
Hinton, Belle Fast, Paul Springer, ___ Gibson. 3rd row from top:
Harry Beougher, John Flaler, Trace Baily, Glenn Flaler, Ralph
Benson, Earl Cox, Elmer Thuzindorf, Earnest Norris. Seated in
front row: William Anderson, Boyd Trippy, Dick Hammond,
Othmer Leugers, Peck Roesner, Benny Monroe, Henry Roesner,
Gail Beougher, ___ Beougher. June 1941.
Stokely Pickle Process Plant, U.S. 127, south edge of Celina.
Note the electrical poles and wires along road. Telegraph poles
are in the background, along the railroad tracks. 1955.
By the 1930s, Crampton Canneries had their own eet
of freight cars for their large output all over the U.S. By
1950s, the plant was under the name of Stokely Van Camp,
Inc. 1955.
Stolen InnocenceA
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By: Elissa Wall
with Lisa Pulitzer
Reviewed by:
Georgia Rindler
Contrary to what many
believe, The Church of
Latter Day Saints does not
condone plural marriage.
The Fundamentalist Church
of Latter Day Saints, known
as FLDS for short, does
practice polygamy. This
was the main reason they
broke from the original
Mormon Church. Stolen
Innocence is an account
of life in the FLDS by
Elissa Wall, describing
how she was forced to
marry her first cousin at
the age of fourteen.
The book brings to light
a different mentality than
what we are accustomed.
Women and girls have no
rights and no voice. The
sect is basically a system
of mind control and
brainwashing. They believe
that the leader of the group
is the prophet and God
speaks through him. All
and all this is not totally
unheard of, and many
religions have a similar
hierarchy. The problem
that was encountered with
the FLDS group happened
when power so obsessed
one man that slowly and
deviously he took control,
ousting anyone who could
stand in his way. Most of
the time, marriages were
not arranged for girls so
young, but Elissa Wall
was deemed a problem.
She was not afraid to ask
questions. The men in
charge of her needed to
shut her up. And the best
way to do that was marry
her off, but the prophet and
his followers didnt take
into account the bravery
of this young woman. For
years she endured abuse,
both physical and mental,
at the hands of those
who professed love. At
eighteen, she realized her
doubts were valid and she
knew what was going on
in the FLDS community
was wrong. She could no
longer be silent and had to
escape. Her two younger
sisters were still members
and she was fearful what
her speaking out might
do to them. Charges were
filed by the State of Utah
against Warren Jeffs, the
self-appointed prophet. It
was her testimony that
brought him down and
justice was served in this
case. Elissa has made it her
mission to help others that
are in situations similar to
hers. In 2008, members
of Texas law enforcement
entered a FLDS compound
after a hotline received
a call from a pregnant
sixteen year old wanting
out. This prompted
officials to conduct an
investigation that led to
the removal of hundreds of
women and children from
the ranch. The issue was
not religion. It was child
abuse, sanctioned by the
men in authority of the
FLDS. With the exposure
of how members were
controlled and locked into
the churchs grasp, the
door of hope was opened.
Countless young girls and
women may be able to use
their strength to cry out
against injustice and claim
what is rightfully theirs--
-equality and the freedom
from domination. Stolen
Innocence is available in
large print and audio. It
can be found at 920 WAL.
Reviewers Note August
2011: A Texas jury has
found Warren Jeffs guilty
of child rape.
THE MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE
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DARKE COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE
AUGUST 19 - FRIDAY - GRAND OPENING
7:00 A.M. - Gates Open
8:00 A.M. - Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Gate #2
9:00 A.M. - 4-H Booth Judging (Youth Building Closed)
9:00 A.M. - FFAShop and Crop Judging Youth Building Closes
9:00 A.M. - Agriculture Department Judging, Classes G, H, I, J, & K Coliseum Basement
10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Vendor and Booth Displays Open
11:00 A.M. - Cheerleading Contest Grandstand
12:00 Noon - 9:00 P.M. - Weigh Junior Fair Rabbit Meat Pens Rabbit Barn
12:00 Noon - 11:00 P.M. - Amusement Rides Operating
1:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
1:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Horse, Contesting South Show Ring
1:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Hot Shot Z Clown Strolling the Midway
5:00 - 7:15 P.M. - Kettering Banjo Society Gazebo
6:00 P.M. - Revue State Fair Delegates Youth Building
6:00 P.M. - 6 Person Round Robin Horseshoe Pitching Tourney Horseshoe Courts
6:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Dogs on Stand Dog House
6:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Weigh Junior Fair Meat Birds
6:30 P.M. - Canine King & Queen Contest, Junior Prince & Junior Princess Dog House
7:00 P.M. - Harness Racing Grandstand
7:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
8:00 - 9:45 P.M. - Mandy Neff Gazebo
9:00 P.M. - All livestock must be on the grounds
See Darke County Veterans Display for Exhibit Items
Midnight Gates Close
AUGUST 20 - SATURDAY - VISITORS DAY
7:00 A.M. - Gates Open
7:30 - 10:30 A.M. - Flower Show entries received Coliseum Basement
8:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Steers weighed for Weight Gain Contest and Weight Classes West
End Swine Barn
8:00 A.M. - Weigh Junior Fair Market Lambs Sheep Barn
8:00 A.M. - Weigh Junior Fair Barrows then Open Class Barrows Swine Barn
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Guinea Pig Show (Carry-In)
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Horse and Pony Show Day, Western Draft Horse, Mule & Donkey
South Show Ring
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Rabbit Show Rabbit Barn
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Poultry Show Poultry Barn
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Dairy Grooming Contest Dairy Barn
9:30 A.M. - Junior Fair Bake-A-Rama Intermediates Youth Building
9:45 A.M. - Weigh Junior Fair Market Goats, Class Registration Sheep Barn
10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Vendor and Booth Displays Open
11:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. - Open Class Dogs on Stands Dog House
12:00 Noon - 3:00 P.M. - Closed Judging of Flowers Coliseum Basement
12:00 Noon - 11:00 P.M. - Amusement Rides Operating
1:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
1:00 P.M. - Live Carcass Show Sheep Arena
1:00 P.M. - Harness Racing Grandstand
1:00 P.M. - Horseshoe Pitching Horseshoe Court Doubles
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. - Daniel Wittlers Tae Kwon Do & MMA Gazebo
1:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Hot Shot Z Clown Strolling the Midway
1:30 P.M. - Dairy Judging Contest Junior Fair Cattle Arena
2:00 P.M. - Open Class Market Lamb Show Sheep Arena
2:00 P.M. - Dog Show Dog House
2:00 P.M. - Foods Revue Youth Building
3:00 P.M. - Woodworking & Decorama Revue Youth Building
3:30 - 5:00 P.M. - Rene Seibert The Sweetheart of Darke County Gazebo
4:00 P.M. - Family Life Projects Revue Youth Building
4:00 P.M. - Bred & Born in Darke County Steer Show Cattle Show Arena
5:00 P.M. - Decorating a Freak Vegetable Contest Youth Building
5:00 P.M. - Dog Show Dog House
5:30 - 7:30 P.M. - Tommy Renfro Gazebo
6:00 P.M. - Open Class Steer Show Cattle Show Arena
6:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Goat King and Queen Contest Goat Barn
6:00 P.M. - Human Rooster Crowing Contest TBD
6:30 P.M. - Adult & Pee Wee Showmanship, Decorator Class, Fun Night Goat Barn
7:00 P.M. - Dog Agility Dog House
7:00 P.M. - Harness Racing Grandstand
7:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
7:00 P.M. - Swine Pee Wee and Adult Showmanship Swine Barn
7:00 P.M. - Human Turkey Calling Contest TBD
7:30 P.M. - Human Chicken Dance Contest TBD
8:00 - 10:00 P.M. - Southern Illusion Band Gazebo
See Darke County Veterans Display for Exhibit Items
Midnight Gates Close
155th Annual THE GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR - GREENVILLE, OHIO
AUGUST 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 2011 PROGRAM AND JUDGING SCHEDULE
Note: All Times/Dates subject to change due to inclement weather or otherwise necessary as determined by the Fairboard
AUGUST 21 - SUNDAY
7:00 A.M. - Gates Open
8:00 - 10:00 A.M. - Open and Youth Horse and Pony Show Contesting at 8:00 A.M.
Halterat
10:00 A.M. South Show Ring
10:00 A.M. - All-County Interdenominational Worship Service TBD
10:00 A.M. - Great Darke County Fair Community Church Service Gazebo
10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Vendor and Booth Displays Open
10:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon - Sheep to Shawl Demonstration Sheep Barn
11:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. - Open Dogs on Stand Dog House
12:00 Noon - Pee Wee Poultry Poultry Barn
12:00 Noon - Open Beef Breeding Show Pee Wee Showmanship Cattle Arena
12:00 Noon - 8:00 P.M. - joyUNSPEAKABLE Mime Strolling the Midway
12:00 Noon - 10:00 P.M. - Amusement Rides Operating
12:15 - 1:30 P.M. - Joyful Noise Gazebo
12:30 P.M. - Junior Fair Boer & Pygmy Showmanship, Boer Breeding Classes, Boer Market
Wethers, Pygmy Breeding Classes, Pygmy Market Wethers Goat Barn
12:30 P.M. - Junior Fair Rabbit Showmanship Rabbit Barn
1:00 P.M. - King of the Hill Horseshoe Tourney Horseshoe Courts
1:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Swine Showmanship Swine Area
1:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building1:00 P.M. - Sheep - Boys & Girls
Lead Class Ladies Lead, New Ladies Lead, Mens Lead, Decorators Class, Carcass Class
Pee Wee & Adult Showmanship Classes Sheep Arena
1:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Hot Shot Z Clown Strolling the Midway
1:30 P.M. - Clothing Revue Youth Building
1:30 P.M. - Wool Class Judging Sheep Arena
2:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Poultry, Meat Classes & Showmanship Poultry Barn
2:00 P.M. - Dog Show Dog House
2:00 - 4:00 P.M. - Gary Finton / Mike Collins Gazebo
2:00 - 4:00 P.M. - Sheep to Shawl Demonstration Sheep Barn
2:30 P.M. - Revue Communications Creative Arts Projects Youth Building
3:00 P.M. - Revue Natural Resources & Horticulture Projects Youth Building
3:00 - 7:00 P.M. - Junior Fairboard Elections Youth Building
3:30 P.M. - Pee Wee Dog Show Dog House
4:00 P.M. - Clothing Revue Youth Building
4:30 - 6:30 P.M. - New Dawn Gazebo
5:00 P.M. - Cloverbud Revue Youth Building
5:00 P.M. - Dog Show Dog House
7:00 P.M. - Dog Agility Dog House
7:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
8:00 P.M. - An Evening with RODNEY ATKINS Grandstand
7:30 - 10:00 P.M. - The Classics Gazebo
See Darke County VeteransDisplay for Exhibit Items
Midnight Gates Close
AUGUST 22 - MONDAY - KIDS AND JUNIOR FAIR DAY
MINISTERS, CHILDREN & SENIOR CITIZENS DAY. MINISTERS, CHILDREN (AGE 11 &
UNDER), SENIOR CITIZENS (60 & OLDER) WILL BE ADMITTED FREE AT GATE.
KIDS SPECIAL DAY WRISTBAND RIDE PASS $12.00 PER PERSON
7:00 A.M. - Gates Open
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Barrow Show Swine Pavilion
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Dairy Show Cattle Show Arena
9:00 A.M. - Judging - Domestic Arts Division Paintings and Drawings Domestic Arts
Building
9:00 A.M. - Open Class Poultry Judging Poultry Barn
9:00 A.M. - Registered Shetland Pony Show South Show Ring
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Dairy Showmanship, Dairy Breeding Classes, Dairy Market Wethers
Goat Barn
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Market Lamb Show Sheep Arena
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair 4-H Horse Show, Saddle Seat & Hunt Seat South Show Ring
10:00 A.M. - Open Confirmation Show Dog House
10:00 A.M. - Cake Decorating Contest Youth Building
10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. - Junior Fairboard Elections Youth Building
10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Vendor and Booth Displays Open
11:00 A.M. - Oldest Fairgoer Recognized Second National Bank Rest Tent
12:00 Noon - 2:00 P.M. - Hayley & Hannah Watson Gazebo
12:00 Noon - 8:00 P.M. - joyUNSPEAKABLE Mime Strolling the Midway
12:00 Noon - 10:00 P.M. - Amusement Rides Operating
1:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
1:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Sheep Breeding Show Sheep Arena
1:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Hot Shot Z Clown Strolling the Midway
2:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Dairy Feeders, Steer Show and Showmanship Cattle Arena
2:30 - 4:30 P.M. - Seth Cook with Cook and Belle Gazebo
5:00 P.M. - Dog Show Dog House
5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. - LITTLE MISTER AND MISS DARKE COUNTY FAIR PAGEANT
GAZEBO (NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION)
6:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Market Beef Show Cattle Arena
6:00 P.M. - 6 Person Round Robin Horseshoe Pitching Tourney Horseshoe Courts
7:00 P.M. - High School Marching Band Spectacular Grandstand
7:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
8:00 P.M. - Open Dogs on Stand Dog House
8:00 - 10:00 P.M. - Classified Gazebo
Kachunga and The Alligator Show 3 Shows
See Darke County Veterans Display for Exhibit Items
Midnight - Gates Close
AUGUST 23 - TUESDAY - LABOR- INDUSTRIAL DAY
7:00 A.M. - Gates Open
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Goat Show, Born & Raised Market Wethers, Dairy, Pygmy & BoerGoat
Barn
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Home Grown Market Lamb Class Sheep Arena
9:00 A.M. - Registered Shetland Pony & Registered Hackney Pony Show South Show Ring
9:00 A.M. - Open Class Poultry Judging & Waterfowl Judging Poultry Barn
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Dairy Showmanship Cattle Arena
9:00 A.M. - Open Class Barrow Show and Pen of Six Swine Arena
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Bake-A-Rama Juniors Youth Building
10:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Dog Showmanship Dog House
10:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Dogs on Stand Dog House
10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Vendor and Booth Displays Open
10:00 A.M. - Darke County Tractor Pullers Association Grandstand
11:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Sheep Showmanship Sheep Arena
12:00 Noon - 8:00 P.M. - joyUNSPEAKABLE Mime Strolling the Midway
12:00 Noon - 10:00 P.M. - Amusement Rides Operating
1:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Beef Breeding Cattle Arena
1:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
1:00 P.M. - Pee Wee Rabbit Showmanship Rabbit Barn
1:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Hot Shot Z Clown Strolling the Midway
1:30 P.M. - Adult Rabbit Showmanship Rabbit Barn
2:00 P.M. - Domestic Arts Rosette Winners Pictures
2:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Horse Show, Performance & Driving South Show Ring
2:00 - 3:30 P.M. - Shelly Lynn Gazebo
3:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Feeder Calf Show Cattle Arena
4:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Beef Showmanship Cattle Arena
4:00 - 5:30 P.M. - TJ Westfall Gazebo
6:00 P.M. - Darke County Horseshoe Club Member Tournament Horseshoe Court
6:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Market Lamb & Goat Sale Sheep Arena
6:00 - 7:30 P.M. - Green River Boys Gazebo
7:00 P.M. - National Tractor Pullers Association Grandstand
7:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
8:00 - 10:00 P.M. - Karmas Pawn Gazebo
9:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Olympics Cattle Arena
Kachunga and The Alligator Show 3 Shows
See Darke County Veterans Display for Exhibit Items
Midnight Gates Close
AUGUST 24 - WEDNESDAY - ARMED FORCES VETERANS DAY
VETERANS & IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS LIVING IN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD
ARE ADMITTED FREE
7:00 A.M. - Gates Open
7:30 - 10:30 A.M. - Flower Show entries received Coliseum Basement
8:30 A.M. - Junior Fair Bake-A-Rama Seniors Youth Building
9:00 A.M. - General Livestock Judging Contest Cattle Arena
9:00 A.M. - Registered Modern Pleasure Shetland Show South Show Ring
9:00 A.M. - Open Class Carry-In Cage Rabbit Judging Rabbit Barn
9:00 A.M. - Open Class Waterfowl Judging Poultry Barn
9:00 A.M. - Open Class Dairy Feeder Calf and Steer Show Show Arena
9:00 A.M. - Open Class Dairy Feeder Calf & Steer Show Cattle Arena
10:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Dog Obedience Dog House
10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Vendor and Booth Displays Open
10:30 A.M. - Junior Fair Bake-A-Rama, Advisors Youth Building
11:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Horse Groom & Clean Class South Show Ring
11:00 A.M. - Judging - Ayrshire, Milking Shorthorn (Alternating) Cattle Arena
12:00 Noon - Junior Fair Swine Sale Swine Barn
12:00 Noon - Egg Decorating Contest Poultry Barn
12:00 Noon - 3:00 P.M. - Closed Judging for Flower Show Coliseum Basement
12:00 Noon - 8:00 P.M. - joyUNSPEAKABLE Mime Strolling the Midway
12:00 Noon - 10:00 P.M. - Amusement Rides Operating
1:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
1:00 P.M. - Harness Racing Grandstand
1:00 P.M. - Chicken Dress Up Poultry Barn
1:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Hot Shot Z Clown Strolling the Midway
1:30 - 3:15 P.M. - Spittin Image Gazebo
2:00 P.M. - Rooster Crowing Contest Poultry Barn
2:00 P.M. - Revue - Miscellaneous & Make-up Projects Youth Building
2:00 P.M. - Beef Grooming Contest Cattle Arena
2:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Horse Fun Show South Show Ring
3:00 P.M. - Judging - Brown Swiss, Guernsey (Alternating) Cattle Arena
4:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Homegrown Steer and Market Heifer Show Cattle Arena
4:00 - 5:30 P.M. - Debbie Lynn Gazebo
5:00 P.M. - Wool Class Judging Sheep Arena
5:30 P.M. - Veterans Parade and Memorial Service Grandstand
6:00 P.M. - Darke County Horseshoe Pitching Horseshoe Court
6:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Rabbit and Poultry Sale Swine Barn
6:00 - 7:30 P.M. - The Faithful Sons Gazebo
6:30 P.M. - Sheep Shearing Contest Sheep Barn
7:00 P.M. - Judging - Holstein, Jersey (Alternating) Cattle Arena
7:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
7:30 P.M. - Harness Racing Grandstand
*8:00 - NON VOTING TICKETS MUST BE EXCHANGED FOR A VOTING TICKET NO LATER
THAN 8:00 P.M. AT THE SECRETARYS OFFICE TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ON THURSDAY
FROM 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. AT THE SHERIFFS BUILDING
8:00 - 9:30 P.M. - Kimi Holsapple Gazebo
Kachunga and The Alligator Show 3 Shows
See Darke County VeteransDisplay for Exhibit Items
Midnight Gates Close
AUGUST 25 - THURSDAY - HOMECOMING DAY
7:00 A.M. - Gates Open
*9:00 A.M. - POLLS OPEN FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION SHERIFFS
BUILDING
9:00 A.M. - Darke County 4-H and Junior Fair Awards Presentation Grandstand
10:00 A.M. - Annual Parade of Champions Grandstand
10:00 A.M. - Junior Doe Dairy Goat Show Sheep Arena
10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Vendor and Booth Displays Open
12:00 Noon - Junior Fair Showmen Contest Horse and Cattle Arena
12:00 Noon - 10:00 P.M. Amusement Rides Operating
1:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
1:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Dog Fun Day Dog House
1:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Hot Shot Z Clown Strolling the Midway
1:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Horses and Ponies Released
1:30 P.M. - Harness Racing Grandstand
4:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Dairy Beef & Milk Sale - Cattle Arena
4:30 - 6:30 P.M. - Music & Fun with Phil & Janet Conley -Gazebo
6:00 P.M. - The Darke County Resident Only Championship Horseshoe Tournament -
Horseshoe Court
6:30 P.M. - Miniature Horse Pull South Show Ring
7:00 P.M. - Harness Racing Grandstand
7:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Beef Sale Cattle Arena Load Steers After Sale
*7:00 P.M. - POLLS CLOSE FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION SHERIFFS
BUILDING
7:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
7:30 P.M. - Domestic Arts Revue Youth Building
7:30 P.M. - Horse Pull South Show Ring
7:30 - 9:30 P.M. - Dan Kworth and Hobbs (Shannon Clark) Gazebo
7:30 - 9:30 P.M. - Square Dancing Swine Barn
Kachunga and The Alligator Show 3 Shows
See Darke County Veterans Display for Exhibit Items
Midnight Gates Close
AUGUST 26 - FRIDAY - RURAL URBAN DAY
7:00 A.M. - Gates Open
8:00 A.M. - Registered Classic American Shetland & Miniature Horse Performance South
Show Ring
9:00 A.M. - Senior Doe Goat Judging Sheep Barn
9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. - Friday Sampler Youth Building
10:00 A.M. - All Breed Dairy Cattle Show Cattle Arena
10:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.- Mule & Donkey Open Show South Show Ring
10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Vendor and Booth Displays Open
12:00 Noon - 11:00 P.M. - Amusement Rides Operating
1:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
1:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Hot Shot Z Clown Strolling the Midway
2:00 - 4:00 P.M. - Classic Touch - Music You Can Feel Gazebo
5:00 - 7:00 P.M. - Rock Island Plow Company Gazebo
5:30 P.M. - Draft Horse & Pony Show South Show Ring
6:30 P.M. - Kiddie Tractor Pull Swine Barn
7:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
7:00 P.M.- Thrill Shows Grandstand
7:30 - 9:30 P.M. - Clark Station Gazebo
Kachunga and The Alligator Show 3 Shows
See Darke County VeteransDisplay for Exhibit Items
Midnight Gates Close
AUGUST 27 - SATURDAY - LAST DAY OF FAIR
7:00 A.M. - Gates Open
8:00 A.M. - Open Class Breeding Sheep Show Sheep Barn
8:00 A.M. - Registered Miniature Horse Show South Show Ring
8:00 - 9:30 A.M. - Weigh-In Open Class Feeder Calf Show Cattle Arena
9:00 A.M. - Mule and Donkey Show South Show Ring
9:00 A.M. - Draft Horse & Pony Show South Show Ring
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Cat Show Youth Building
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon - Cats on Stand Youth Building
10:00 A.M. - Open Boer Goat Show Swine Barn
10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Vendor and Booth Displays Open
11:00 A.M. - Western Ohio District 4 Guernsey Show Cattle Arena
12:00 Noon - Feeder Calf Show Cattle Arena
12:00 Noon - 2:00 P.M. - Majestic Sounds Quartet Gazebo
12:00 Noon - 2:00 P.M. - Pickup Flower Show Awards Coliseum Basement
12:00 Noon - 4:00 P.M. - Pickup Domestic Arts Awards Domestic Arts Building
12:00 Noon - 4:00 P.M. - Pickup Agriculture Department Awards Coliseum Basement1
2:00 Noon - 11:00 P.M. - Amusement Rides Operating
1:00 P.M. -Draft Horse, Pony, Mule & Donkey Performance Classes South Show Ring
1:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Hot Shot Z Clown Strolling the Midway
3:00 P.M. - Grange Display Booth Teardown Begins
3:00 - 4:30 P.M. - Memories of Elvis - Paul Royce Gazebo
5:30 - 7:30 P.M. - Tish Gazebo
7:00 P.M. - Back to Back Promotions Demolition Derby Grandstand
8:00 - 11:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Dance Youth Building
Kachunga and The Alligator Show 3 Shows
See Darke County VeteransDisplay for Exhibit Items
12:00 Midnight - 155th Great Darke County Fair Closes - Thank you for attending!
THE MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE
Page 6 August 18, 2011
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DARKE COUNTY FAIR SCHEDULE
AUGUST 19 - FRIDAY - GRAND OPENING
7:00 A.M. - Gates Open
8:00 A.M. - Grand Opening Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Gate #2
9:00 A.M. - 4-H Booth Judging (Youth Building Closed)
9:00 A.M. - FFAShop and Crop Judging Youth Building Closes
9:00 A.M. - Agriculture Department Judging, Classes G, H, I, J, & K Coliseum Basement
10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Vendor and Booth Displays Open
11:00 A.M. - Cheerleading Contest Grandstand
12:00 Noon - 9:00 P.M. - Weigh Junior Fair Rabbit Meat Pens Rabbit Barn
12:00 Noon - 11:00 P.M. - Amusement Rides Operating
1:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
1:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Horse, Contesting South Show Ring
1:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Hot Shot Z Clown Strolling the Midway
5:00 - 7:15 P.M. - Kettering Banjo Society Gazebo
6:00 P.M. - Revue State Fair Delegates Youth Building
6:00 P.M. - 6 Person Round Robin Horseshoe Pitching Tourney Horseshoe Courts
6:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Dogs on Stand Dog House
6:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Weigh Junior Fair Meat Birds
6:30 P.M. - Canine King & Queen Contest, Junior Prince & Junior Princess Dog House
7:00 P.M. - Harness Racing Grandstand
7:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
8:00 - 9:45 P.M. - Mandy Neff Gazebo
9:00 P.M. - All livestock must be on the grounds
See Darke County Veterans Display for Exhibit Items
Midnight Gates Close
AUGUST 20 - SATURDAY - VISITORS DAY
7:00 A.M. - Gates Open
7:30 - 10:30 A.M. - Flower Show entries received Coliseum Basement
8:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Steers weighed for Weight Gain Contest and Weight Classes West
End Swine Barn
8:00 A.M. - Weigh Junior Fair Market Lambs Sheep Barn
8:00 A.M. - Weigh Junior Fair Barrows then Open Class Barrows Swine Barn
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Guinea Pig Show (Carry-In)
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Horse and Pony Show Day, Western Draft Horse, Mule & Donkey
South Show Ring
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Rabbit Show Rabbit Barn
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Poultry Show Poultry Barn
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Dairy Grooming Contest Dairy Barn
9:30 A.M. - Junior Fair Bake-A-Rama Intermediates Youth Building
9:45 A.M. - Weigh Junior Fair Market Goats, Class Registration Sheep Barn
10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Vendor and Booth Displays Open
11:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. - Open Class Dogs on Stands Dog House
12:00 Noon - 3:00 P.M. - Closed Judging of Flowers Coliseum Basement
12:00 Noon - 11:00 P.M. - Amusement Rides Operating
1:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
1:00 P.M. - Live Carcass Show Sheep Arena
1:00 P.M. - Harness Racing Grandstand
1:00 P.M. - Horseshoe Pitching Horseshoe Court Doubles
1:00 - 3:00 P.M. - Daniel Wittlers Tae Kwon Do & MMA Gazebo
1:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Hot Shot Z Clown Strolling the Midway
1:30 P.M. - Dairy Judging Contest Junior Fair Cattle Arena
2:00 P.M. - Open Class Market Lamb Show Sheep Arena
2:00 P.M. - Dog Show Dog House
2:00 P.M. - Foods Revue Youth Building
3:00 P.M. - Woodworking & Decorama Revue Youth Building
3:30 - 5:00 P.M. - Rene Seibert The Sweetheart of Darke County Gazebo
4:00 P.M. - Family Life Projects Revue Youth Building
4:00 P.M. - Bred & Born in Darke County Steer Show Cattle Show Arena
5:00 P.M. - Decorating a Freak Vegetable Contest Youth Building
5:00 P.M. - Dog Show Dog House
5:30 - 7:30 P.M. - Tommy Renfro Gazebo
6:00 P.M. - Open Class Steer Show Cattle Show Arena
6:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Goat King and Queen Contest Goat Barn
6:00 P.M. - Human Rooster Crowing Contest TBD
6:30 P.M. - Adult & Pee Wee Showmanship, Decorator Class, Fun Night Goat Barn
7:00 P.M. - Dog Agility Dog House
7:00 P.M. - Harness Racing Grandstand
7:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
7:00 P.M. - Swine Pee Wee and Adult Showmanship Swine Barn
7:00 P.M. - Human Turkey Calling Contest TBD
7:30 P.M. - Human Chicken Dance Contest TBD
8:00 - 10:00 P.M. - Southern Illusion Band Gazebo
See Darke County Veterans Display for Exhibit Items
Midnight Gates Close
155th Annual THE GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR - GREENVILLE, OHIO
AUGUST 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 2011 PROGRAM AND JUDGING SCHEDULE
Note: All Times/Dates subject to change due to inclement weather or otherwise necessary as determined by the Fairboard
AUGUST 21 - SUNDAY
7:00 A.M. - Gates Open
8:00 - 10:00 A.M. - Open and Youth Horse and Pony Show Contesting at 8:00 A.M.
Halterat
10:00 A.M. South Show Ring
10:00 A.M. - All-County Interdenominational Worship Service TBD
10:00 A.M. - Great Darke County Fair Community Church Service Gazebo
10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Vendor and Booth Displays Open
10:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon - Sheep to Shawl Demonstration Sheep Barn
11:00 A.M. - 8:00 P.M. - Open Dogs on Stand Dog House
12:00 Noon - Pee Wee Poultry Poultry Barn
12:00 Noon - Open Beef Breeding Show Pee Wee Showmanship Cattle Arena
12:00 Noon - 8:00 P.M. - joyUNSPEAKABLE Mime Strolling the Midway
12:00 Noon - 10:00 P.M. - Amusement Rides Operating
12:15 - 1:30 P.M. - Joyful Noise Gazebo
12:30 P.M. - Junior Fair Boer & Pygmy Showmanship, Boer Breeding Classes, Boer Market
Wethers, Pygmy Breeding Classes, Pygmy Market Wethers Goat Barn
12:30 P.M. - Junior Fair Rabbit Showmanship Rabbit Barn
1:00 P.M. - King of the Hill Horseshoe Tourney Horseshoe Courts
1:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Swine Showmanship Swine Area
1:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building1:00 P.M. - Sheep - Boys & Girls
Lead Class Ladies Lead, New Ladies Lead, Mens Lead, Decorators Class, Carcass Class
Pee Wee & Adult Showmanship Classes Sheep Arena
1:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Hot Shot Z Clown Strolling the Midway
1:30 P.M. - Clothing Revue Youth Building
1:30 P.M. - Wool Class Judging Sheep Arena
2:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Poultry, Meat Classes & Showmanship Poultry Barn
2:00 P.M. - Dog Show Dog House
2:00 - 4:00 P.M. - Gary Finton / Mike Collins Gazebo
2:00 - 4:00 P.M. - Sheep to Shawl Demonstration Sheep Barn
2:30 P.M. - Revue Communications Creative Arts Projects Youth Building
3:00 P.M. - Revue Natural Resources & Horticulture Projects Youth Building
3:00 - 7:00 P.M. - Junior Fairboard Elections Youth Building
3:30 P.M. - Pee Wee Dog Show Dog House
4:00 P.M. - Clothing Revue Youth Building
4:30 - 6:30 P.M. - New Dawn Gazebo
5:00 P.M. - Cloverbud Revue Youth Building
5:00 P.M. - Dog Show Dog House
7:00 P.M. - Dog Agility Dog House
7:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
8:00 P.M. - An Evening with RODNEY ATKINS Grandstand
7:30 - 10:00 P.M. - The Classics Gazebo
See Darke County VeteransDisplay for Exhibit Items
Midnight Gates Close
AUGUST 22 - MONDAY - KIDS AND JUNIOR FAIR DAY
MINISTERS, CHILDREN & SENIOR CITIZENS DAY. MINISTERS, CHILDREN (AGE 11 &
UNDER), SENIOR CITIZENS (60 & OLDER) WILL BE ADMITTED FREE AT GATE.
KIDS SPECIAL DAY WRISTBAND RIDE PASS $12.00 PER PERSON
7:00 A.M. - Gates Open
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Barrow Show Swine Pavilion
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Dairy Show Cattle Show Arena
9:00 A.M. - Judging - Domestic Arts Division Paintings and Drawings Domestic Arts
Building
9:00 A.M. - Open Class Poultry Judging Poultry Barn
9:00 A.M. - Registered Shetland Pony Show South Show Ring
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Dairy Showmanship, Dairy Breeding Classes, Dairy Market Wethers
Goat Barn
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Market Lamb Show Sheep Arena
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair 4-H Horse Show, Saddle Seat & Hunt Seat South Show Ring
10:00 A.M. - Open Confirmation Show Dog House
10:00 A.M. - Cake Decorating Contest Youth Building
10:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. - Junior Fairboard Elections Youth Building
10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Vendor and Booth Displays Open
11:00 A.M. - Oldest Fairgoer Recognized Second National Bank Rest Tent
12:00 Noon - 2:00 P.M. - Hayley & Hannah Watson Gazebo
12:00 Noon - 8:00 P.M. - joyUNSPEAKABLE Mime Strolling the Midway
12:00 Noon - 10:00 P.M. - Amusement Rides Operating
1:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
1:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Sheep Breeding Show Sheep Arena
1:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Hot Shot Z Clown Strolling the Midway
2:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Dairy Feeders, Steer Show and Showmanship Cattle Arena
2:30 - 4:30 P.M. - Seth Cook with Cook and Belle Gazebo
5:00 P.M. - Dog Show Dog House
5:30 P.M. - 7:30 P.M. - LITTLE MISTER AND MISS DARKE COUNTY FAIR PAGEANT
GAZEBO (NOTE CHANGE OF LOCATION)
6:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Market Beef Show Cattle Arena
6:00 P.M. - 6 Person Round Robin Horseshoe Pitching Tourney Horseshoe Courts
7:00 P.M. - High School Marching Band Spectacular Grandstand
7:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
8:00 P.M. - Open Dogs on Stand Dog House
8:00 - 10:00 P.M. - Classified Gazebo
Kachunga and The Alligator Show 3 Shows
See Darke County Veterans Display for Exhibit Items
Midnight - Gates Close
AUGUST 23 - TUESDAY - LABOR- INDUSTRIAL DAY
7:00 A.M. - Gates Open
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Goat Show, Born & Raised Market Wethers, Dairy, Pygmy & BoerGoat
Barn
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Home Grown Market Lamb Class Sheep Arena
9:00 A.M. - Registered Shetland Pony & Registered Hackney Pony Show South Show Ring
9:00 A.M. - Open Class Poultry Judging & Waterfowl Judging Poultry Barn
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Dairy Showmanship Cattle Arena
9:00 A.M. - Open Class Barrow Show and Pen of Six Swine Arena
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Bake-A-Rama Juniors Youth Building
10:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Dog Showmanship Dog House
10:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Dogs on Stand Dog House
10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Vendor and Booth Displays Open
10:00 A.M. - Darke County Tractor Pullers Association Grandstand
11:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Sheep Showmanship Sheep Arena
12:00 Noon - 8:00 P.M. - joyUNSPEAKABLE Mime Strolling the Midway
12:00 Noon - 10:00 P.M. - Amusement Rides Operating
1:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Beef Breeding Cattle Arena
1:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
1:00 P.M. - Pee Wee Rabbit Showmanship Rabbit Barn
1:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Hot Shot Z Clown Strolling the Midway
1:30 P.M. - Adult Rabbit Showmanship Rabbit Barn
2:00 P.M. - Domestic Arts Rosette Winners Pictures
2:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Horse Show, Performance & Driving South Show Ring
2:00 - 3:30 P.M. - Shelly Lynn Gazebo
3:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Feeder Calf Show Cattle Arena
4:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Beef Showmanship Cattle Arena
4:00 - 5:30 P.M. - TJ Westfall Gazebo
6:00 P.M. - Darke County Horseshoe Club Member Tournament Horseshoe Court
6:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Market Lamb & Goat Sale Sheep Arena
6:00 - 7:30 P.M. - Green River Boys Gazebo
7:00 P.M. - National Tractor Pullers Association Grandstand
7:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
8:00 - 10:00 P.M. - Karmas Pawn Gazebo
9:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Olympics Cattle Arena
Kachunga and The Alligator Show 3 Shows
See Darke County Veterans Display for Exhibit Items
Midnight Gates Close
AUGUST 24 - WEDNESDAY - ARMED FORCES VETERANS DAY
VETERANS & IMMEDIATE FAMILY MEMBERS LIVING IN THE SAME HOUSEHOLD
ARE ADMITTED FREE
7:00 A.M. - Gates Open
7:30 - 10:30 A.M. - Flower Show entries received Coliseum Basement
8:30 A.M. - Junior Fair Bake-A-Rama Seniors Youth Building
9:00 A.M. - General Livestock Judging Contest Cattle Arena
9:00 A.M. - Registered Modern Pleasure Shetland Show South Show Ring
9:00 A.M. - Open Class Carry-In Cage Rabbit Judging Rabbit Barn
9:00 A.M. - Open Class Waterfowl Judging Poultry Barn
9:00 A.M. - Open Class Dairy Feeder Calf and Steer Show Show Arena
9:00 A.M. - Open Class Dairy Feeder Calf & Steer Show Cattle Arena
10:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Dog Obedience Dog House
10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Vendor and Booth Displays Open
10:30 A.M. - Junior Fair Bake-A-Rama, Advisors Youth Building
11:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Horse Groom & Clean Class South Show Ring
11:00 A.M. - Judging - Ayrshire, Milking Shorthorn (Alternating) Cattle Arena
12:00 Noon - Junior Fair Swine Sale Swine Barn
12:00 Noon - Egg Decorating Contest Poultry Barn
12:00 Noon - 3:00 P.M. - Closed Judging for Flower Show Coliseum Basement
12:00 Noon - 8:00 P.M. - joyUNSPEAKABLE Mime Strolling the Midway
12:00 Noon - 10:00 P.M. - Amusement Rides Operating
1:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
1:00 P.M. - Harness Racing Grandstand
1:00 P.M. - Chicken Dress Up Poultry Barn
1:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Hot Shot Z Clown Strolling the Midway
1:30 - 3:15 P.M. - Spittin Image Gazebo
2:00 P.M. - Rooster Crowing Contest Poultry Barn
2:00 P.M. - Revue - Miscellaneous & Make-up Projects Youth Building
2:00 P.M. - Beef Grooming Contest Cattle Arena
2:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Horse Fun Show South Show Ring
3:00 P.M. - Judging - Brown Swiss, Guernsey (Alternating) Cattle Arena
4:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Homegrown Steer and Market Heifer Show Cattle Arena
4:00 - 5:30 P.M. - Debbie Lynn Gazebo
5:00 P.M. - Wool Class Judging Sheep Arena
5:30 P.M. - Veterans Parade and Memorial Service Grandstand
6:00 P.M. - Darke County Horseshoe Pitching Horseshoe Court
6:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Rabbit and Poultry Sale Swine Barn
6:00 - 7:30 P.M. - The Faithful Sons Gazebo
6:30 P.M. - Sheep Shearing Contest Sheep Barn
7:00 P.M. - Judging - Holstein, Jersey (Alternating) Cattle Arena
7:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
7:30 P.M. - Harness Racing Grandstand
*8:00 - NON VOTING TICKETS MUST BE EXCHANGED FOR A VOTING TICKET NO LATER
THAN 8:00 P.M. AT THE SECRETARYS OFFICE TO BE ELIGIBLE TO VOTE ON THURSDAY
FROM 9:00 A.M. - 7:00 P.M. AT THE SHERIFFS BUILDING
8:00 - 9:30 P.M. - Kimi Holsapple Gazebo
Kachunga and The Alligator Show 3 Shows
See Darke County VeteransDisplay for Exhibit Items
Midnight Gates Close
AUGUST 25 - THURSDAY - HOMECOMING DAY
7:00 A.M. - Gates Open
*9:00 A.M. - POLLS OPEN FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION SHERIFFS
BUILDING
9:00 A.M. - Darke County 4-H and Junior Fair Awards Presentation Grandstand
10:00 A.M. - Annual Parade of Champions Grandstand
10:00 A.M. - Junior Doe Dairy Goat Show Sheep Arena
10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Vendor and Booth Displays Open
12:00 Noon - Junior Fair Showmen Contest Horse and Cattle Arena
12:00 Noon - 10:00 P.M. Amusement Rides Operating
1:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
1:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Dog Fun Day Dog House
1:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Hot Shot Z Clown Strolling the Midway
1:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Horses and Ponies Released
1:30 P.M. - Harness Racing Grandstand
4:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Dairy Beef & Milk Sale - Cattle Arena
4:30 - 6:30 P.M. - Music & Fun with Phil & Janet Conley -Gazebo
6:00 P.M. - The Darke County Resident Only Championship Horseshoe Tournament -
Horseshoe Court
6:30 P.M. - Miniature Horse Pull South Show Ring
7:00 P.M. - Harness Racing Grandstand
7:00 P.M. - Junior Fair Beef Sale Cattle Arena Load Steers After Sale
*7:00 P.M. - POLLS CLOSE FOR BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION SHERIFFS
BUILDING
7:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
7:30 P.M. - Domestic Arts Revue Youth Building
7:30 P.M. - Horse Pull South Show Ring
7:30 - 9:30 P.M. - Dan Kworth and Hobbs (Shannon Clark) Gazebo
7:30 - 9:30 P.M. - Square Dancing Swine Barn
Kachunga and The Alligator Show 3 Shows
See Darke County Veterans Display for Exhibit Items
Midnight Gates Close
AUGUST 26 - FRIDAY - RURAL URBAN DAY
7:00 A.M. - Gates Open
8:00 A.M. - Registered Classic American Shetland & Miniature Horse Performance South
Show Ring
9:00 A.M. - Senior Doe Goat Judging Sheep Barn
9:00 A.M. - 3:00 P.M. - Friday Sampler Youth Building
10:00 A.M. - All Breed Dairy Cattle Show Cattle Arena
10:00 A.M. - 5:30 P.M.- Mule & Donkey Open Show South Show Ring
10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Vendor and Booth Displays Open
12:00 Noon - 11:00 P.M. - Amusement Rides Operating
1:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
1:00 - 9:00 P.M. - Hot Shot Z Clown Strolling the Midway
2:00 - 4:00 P.M. - Classic Touch - Music You Can Feel Gazebo
5:00 - 7:00 P.M. - Rock Island Plow Company Gazebo
5:30 P.M. - Draft Horse & Pony Show South Show Ring
6:30 P.M. - Kiddie Tractor Pull Swine Barn
7:00 P.M. - Fine Arts Demonstration Fine Arts Building
7:00 P.M.- Thrill Shows Grandstand
7:30 - 9:30 P.M. - Clark Station Gazebo
Kachunga and The Alligator Show 3 Shows
See Darke County VeteransDisplay for Exhibit Items
Midnight Gates Close
AUGUST 27 - SATURDAY - LAST DAY OF FAIR
7:00 A.M. - Gates Open
8:00 A.M. - Open Class Breeding Sheep Show Sheep Barn
8:00 A.M. - Registered Miniature Horse Show South Show Ring
8:00 - 9:30 A.M. - Weigh-In Open Class Feeder Calf Show Cattle Arena
9:00 A.M. - Mule and Donkey Show South Show Ring
9:00 A.M. - Draft Horse & Pony Show South Show Ring
9:00 A.M. - Junior Fair Cat Show Youth Building
9:00 A.M. - 12:00 Noon - Cats on Stand Youth Building
10:00 A.M. - Open Boer Goat Show Swine Barn
10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. - Vendor and Booth Displays Open
11:00 A.M. - Western Ohio District 4 Guernsey Show Cattle Arena
12:00 Noon - Feeder Calf Show Cattle Arena
12:00 Noon - 2:00 P.M. - Majestic Sounds Quartet Gazebo
12:00 Noon - 2:00 P.M. - Pickup Flower Show Awards Coliseum Basement
12:00 Noon - 4:00 P.M. - Pickup Domestic Arts Awards Domestic Arts Building
12:00 Noon - 4:00 P.M. - Pickup Agriculture Department Awards Coliseum Basement1
2:00 Noon - 11:00 P.M. - Amusement Rides Operating
1:00 P.M. -Draft Horse, Pony, Mule & Donkey Performance Classes South Show Ring
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THE MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE
August 18, 2011 Page 7
Sports Sports
OFF THE WALL
Observations ... by John Bruns
CICADA TIME
It seems like just days ago
I had the pleasure of smelling
the rst cutting of the alfalfa
crop. That aroma is one that I
nd extremely enjoyable and it
signies the start of my summer,
the best time of the year for
a former student and retired
educator. If the smell of curing
hay is a prelude of summer, the
noisy high pitched sound made
by the bugs we call locust,
cicadas, or whatever, means
the rst frost is coming and
winter after that. The squirrels
are storing their treats and
we might want to line up our
reading materials for those long
dark days. My two offspring
are each their own person and I
am happy for it. If there is one
thing The Bride and I did right,
it was to somehow install in
our kids the love of the printed
word. I have found readers to
usually be critical thinkers and
that skill is more important than
ever with the airways lled by
commentators and salesmen.
My daughter Amy and my
Bride love to shop and will
travel hundreds of miles to visit
discount book stores. I can rely
upon them, with my sincere
thanks, to keep me well stocked
in sports related books after
almost every voyage. The
Punch, by John Feinstein, is a
work that is not about the sport
of boxing, which I expected
after seeing the title. Instead, it
is biographic studies of two men,
Kermit Washington and Rudy
Tomjanovich. Tomjanovich
took a single punch from
Washington in a 1977 basketball
game which almost resulted
in his death. The subject did
not exactly sound captivating,
especially since professional
basketball is not high on my list
of pastimes. I started the book
with reservations, but came to
one critical observation. John
Feinstein could be assigned
any topic and he could make
it into an enjoyable read. Give
him a good topic and it will
be a true pleasure. The
Punch was an in-depth story
of two athletes and their lives
as boys and men before and
after the ght. It was okay,
but after reading Feinsteins
Season On the Brink
(Bobby Knight), A Civil
War, (Army/Navy football),
and The Last Amateurs
(Division I Basketball in the
Patriot League), I felt the style
was similar, but the content
less interesting. I have found
Feinstein to be a number one
storyteller and will continue to
read anything I can nd authored
by him. I am also working
very hard to complete Good
Bounces and Bad Lies by Ben
Wright. Wright was the British
golf commentator with the
distinctive critical wit, accent,
and timing that made him a
feature on CBS golf coverage.
He was suddenly dismissed
from his television position
when he proposed a theory
stating that womens breasts
interfered with their golf swings.
He also was supposedly critical
of the number of lesbians on the
Womens PGA tour. The book
is a long list of stories about
drinking episodes and more
drinking episodes involving
Wright, Pat Summerall, writers,
and famous and not-so-famous
golfers. After the rst dozen
or so drunken episodes, they
all seem to run together. I am
closing on the last 75 pages and
am still waiting for Wrights
version of his infamous sexist
comments and ring. If one
is looking for something other
than a catchy title, forget this
book. The Congressional
Record would be almost as
entertaining.
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Fort Recoverys boys cross country team
brings back four letter winners from a squad
that was 65-79 last year under the direction of
fourth year head coach Michelle Stammen.
Juniors Nathan Fullenkamp and Marshall
Hull along with sophomores Joey Gonzalez
and Derek Sutter look to lead the purple and
white.
Also expecting to be a part of the Indians
success are sophomore Mitchell Homan,
freshman Sam Huelskamp, sophomore Isaac
Keller, senior Derek Sutter and junior Adam
Westgerdes.
Stammen noted the Indians must get
stronger and build endurance to become more
competitive in 2011.
Boys cross country
At Celina, head coach Keith Vandeveuter returns four letter
winners along with a pair of newcomers as the Bulldogs look
for another successful season.
Returning are Brandon Casto, Alex Ray, Ryan Miller and
Kaleb Kuhu while Stephen Fleck and Ryan Jenkins are also
expected to contribute.
Parkway head coach Mike Schumm welcomes back
sophomore sensations Jordan Bollenbacher and Brian Schatzer
with newcomers lling out the squad.
Battling for the remaining varsity positions are Austen
Stukey, Tommy McDonough, Kameron Roehm, Jordan
Stephenson, Jeremy Tribolet and Jeremy Miller.
Marion Local has four players returning from last seasons
squad that nished 39-38 on the year.
The senior quartet of Danny Liette, Reggie Wendel,
Cameron Schemmel and Dylan Platfoot will be expected to
lead the Flyers, which feature a roster of 11 players but seven
of which are sophomore and freshmen.
Area boys golf preview
Celina head coach Ryan
Jenkins comes back for his
third season at the helm of
the Bulldogs after posting
a record of 11-5-2 overall
and 5-2-2 in the Western
Buckeye League last season.
Top players coming back
for the green and white
include senior midelder
Scott Moeder, senior defender
Chad Braun, senior defender
Brock Schmidt and senior
defender Jeremy Walls.
Jenkins says the Bulldogs
return many defenders
so experience wont be
an issue on the back end
but Celina must ll some
holes offensively as well
as a goalkeeper. The WBL
race should be wide open
according to Jenkins.
Boys soccer
Fourth year head coach Michelle
Stammen returns at the helm of the
Fort Recovery cross country program
with six returning letter winners for
the lady Indians.
Senior Nicole Heitkamp, junior
Abby May, sophomore Elle Sutter,
junior Samantha Tobe, sophomore
Jessica Vogel and senior Christen
Wendel all come back and are
expected to be leaders for the purple
and white.
According to Stammen, the lady
Indians have good team chemistry
and each girl does a good job of
pushing the others to be the best
they can be. Building endurance is
one area of improvement needed for
the Indians, who posted a record of
88-42 last season.
Others expected to contribute
to the Fort Recovery cause include
sophomore Hannah Bihn, freshman
Katie Braun, freshman Monica
Fullenkamp, freshman Christy
Garke, freshman Janel Heitkamp,
freshman Kara Jutte, freshman
Samantha Kaiser, freshman Jennifer
Klenke, senior Mariah Koester,
senior Brenda Link and freshman
Paige McCain.
Girls
cross country
St. Henry returns six letter
winners to a squad that posted
nine victories a year ago.
Morgan Breitigam, Megan
Brockman, Haley Hogenkamp,
Nora Dorner, Emily Albers and
Kelly Siefring all come back
for head coach John Dorner.
Newcomers Taylor Koesters,
Jessie Schneider, Hanna
Tumbusch, Hannah Clune and
Shannon Huelskamp also look
to battle for varsity playing
time for the lady Redskins.
Coldwater head coach
Vaughn Schellhause returns
for his second season at the
helm of the lady Cavaliers
and brings back four key
returnees.
Seniors Allison Griesdorn,
Emily Wellman and Morgan
Homan return as does
sophomore Kelsey Koesters to
a squad that should be very
competitive in 2011.
Senior Michelle Bohman
is expected to take a varsity
role as well with senior Jamie
Niekamp and junior Angie
Gilmore also battling for
playing time.
Others who could see playing
time include freshmen Rachel
Baker, Shannon Osterfeld and
Katherine Schwieterman.
Parkway has a pair of
seniors and a sophomore that
return for head coach Eric
Stachler after an 11-5 season
a year ago.
Seniors Jennifer Schatzer
and Amy Roth are expected to
lead the way for the black and
gold along with sophomore
Cierra Coffman. Developing
depth will also be a big key for
the lady Panthers.
Area girls golf preview
At Coldwater, second year
head coach Mike Etzler returns
after a 14-10 season in his
inaugural campaign.
The lady Cavaliers feature
a roster of ve seniors and
three juniors along with six
sophomores and two freshmen.
Seniors returning to lead the
orange and black are Taylor
Hess, Jenae Muhlenkamp,
Michelle Gaerke, Courtney
Wellman and Larissa Goubeaux.
Emily Kahlig, Jamie Bills and
Hailey Kahle are the juniors
while freshmen competing for
time are Brooke Welsch and
Lauren Leugers.
Sophomores who may see
time at the varsity level include
Whitney Schaefer, Brittany
Gills, Lindsey Kahlig, Erika
Hartings, Kelsey Rammel and
Macy Reigelsperger.
Parkway brings back ve
letter winners from a team that
nished 22-6 last season under
the direction of head coach Jeff
Marbaugh.
Seniors Haley Roehm (63
kills, 406 assists, 25 aces),
Haley Burtch (116 kills, 18
aces), Bailey King (84 kills, 41
assists), Becca Harshman (115
kills, 25 assists, 26 aces) and
Peyton Heitkamp (32 aces) are
expected to lead the way for the
black and gold.
Others expected to contribute
in big ways include junior
Morgan Steinbrunner, freshman
Whitney Rollins, junior Lindsey
Walls, junior Kylie Snyder and
senior Evie Smith.
St. Henry is under the
direction of second year head
coach Diana Kramer after a
19-6 season in 2010.
The lady Redskins
feature ve seniors on the
roster, including setter Abby
Brunswick, outside hitter
Katie Hoyng, hitter Kenzie
Kleinhenz, Danielle Uhlenake
and Michelle Bruns.
Juniors Kami Siefring,
Nicole Wehrkamp, Kylie
Koesters, Taylor Clune, Danielle
Uhlenake and Maddy May also
look to contribute as well as
sophomore Ally Mikesell and
freshman Kenisa Post.
Celina brings back lots
of experience for eighth year
mentor Carolyn Dammeyer
with nine returning letter
winners and six starters.
Seniors Angie Fisher, Lizz
Carr, Sara Homan, Zoe Kriegel
and Kiernon Koontz return
as do junior Beth Homan and
sophomore Michaela Wenning.
Dammeyer, who is 113-46
at Celina and 285-132 overall,
is looking at improvement in
serving as a key for the green
and white. Defense, blocking
and a quick offense will be an
asset for the lady Bulldogs.
Seniors Margaret Wuebker
and Laura Schwieterman
come back to lead the way for
Marion Local, which is under
the direction of ninth year head
coach Amy Steininger.
Juniors Josie Winner, Claire
Heitkamp and Brianna Hess
also come back for the lady
Flyers, who are 185-29 in the
nine seasons with Steininger at
the helm.
Hitting, serving and blocking
are strengths for the lady Flyers
while the blue and gold will look
for improvement in passing and
defense.
Volleyball
Scott Brinkman comes back
for his third season at the helm
of the Coldwater girls soccer
program with a roster that includes
30 players on the squad.
Seniors looking to lead the
program include Rose Kahlig,
Katie Gengler, Bridgette Kremer,
Bridget Tebbe, Abbey Kunk,
Chelsea Muhlenkamp, Carly
Schlater, Haley Wolf, Chelsea
Raymond, Taylor Schmit and
Ashley Giere.
Juniors Krista Wellman, Carly
Hoying, Gina Brockman and Sarah
Barga also are expected to aid the
Cavalier cause.
The roster also includes ten
sophomores and ve freshmen who
will look to garner playing time.
Holly Rindler, Tori Bruggeman,
Amber Boeckman, Brianna
Obringer and Alanna Severt are the
freshmen who hope to see playing
time while the sophomores include
Ashton Bowler, Kaitlyn Schmit,
Rachel Luthman, Paige Siefring,
Jenna Black, Ashley Backs,
Alanna Kuether, Leslie Stelzer,
Anna Kahlig and Haley Kahlig.
Girls soccer
The thirteenth annual L.D.
Riegle Golf Tournament held
July 9 raised $4,832 for State
of the Heart Hospice, making
a total of $60,324 raised
by the Riegle family. The
tournament is conducted by
the Riegle family in memory
of L. D. Riegle, the family
patriarch who was a State of
the Heart patient. He died in
1998.
The effort put forth by the
Riegle family is inspirational
to all of us at State of the
Heart, said Ken Kurz,
Director of Development.
For a family to organize an
event that has brought in over
$60,000 to our organization
is a remarkable achievement.
Were deeply appreciative of
their support and efforts.
Mark Riegle, tournament
director, said the date for
next years event has been set
for Saturday, July 14. It will
be held at the White Springs
Golf Course near Greenville.
I have put out the
challenge that we want to
top our best year ever next
year, said Riegle. The
best year we have had was
a little over $5,700. We
plan to top that number next
year. He said he has interest
from potential sponsors in
Mercer County and people
from Mercer County have
played in the tournament.
We want those from Mercer
County to become a part of
the tournament, he added.
Our family is grateful to
all of the area businesses for
their contributions during a
difcult economy, Riegle
said. Our success would
not be possible without the
personal contributions by
so many people and those
who donated their time and
energy. We appreciate all
that folks did to make this
event so successful again.
Asked why the family is
so committed to organizing
and holding the outing for so
many years, Riegle replied:
We enjoy doing it and we
believe in the cause. As a
family, we want to be sure
that the same quality hospice
care that our father got will
always be here for others.
State of the Heart Hospice
cares for families and patients
in eastern Indiana and western
Ohio who are confronting a
life-limiting illness. To learn
more about the agency, go
to www.stateoftheheartcare.
org.
Riegle Golf Outing contributes over $4,000 to Hospice
Pictured with a commemorative quilt given to State
of the Heart after last years tournament, are, left to
right, Ken Kurz, Director, Development for State of the
Heart, Mark Riegle, and Larry Kinneer, Promotion and
Development coordinator for the agency.
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After School Care Snack or
Special Milk Program. Each
school ofce and the central
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Children from families whose
annual income is at or below
the Federal Guidelines are eli-
gible for free and reduced price
meals or free milk if the school
participates in the Special Milk
Program.
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distributed to all homes in a
letter to parents or guardians.
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price benefits, households
should ll out the application
and return it to the school.
Additional copies are available
at the principals ofce in each
school. A complete applica-
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which currently receive Special
Nutrition Assistance Program
Benefits (SNAP, formally
known as food stamps) or Ohio
Works First (OWF) funds for a
child must provide the childs
name, the SNAP or OWF case
number and signature of an
adult household member on
the application. Households
which do not receive SNAP or
OWF funds must provide the
names of all household mem-
bers, the last four digits of the
Social Security Number of the
adult signing the application
or state none if the adult
does not have a Social Security
Number, the amount and
source of income received by
each household member, (state
the monthly income) and the
signature of an adult household
member. If any of this informa-
tion is missing, the school can-
not process the application.
FREE HEALTH CARE:
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check the information on the
application at any time dur-
ing the school year. Deliberate
misrepresentation of informa-
tion may subject the applicant
to prosecution under applicable
state and federal laws.
Households will be notied
of the approval or denial of
benets.
Foster children are categori-
cally eligible for free meal ben-
ets regardless of the house-
holds income. If a family
has foster children living with
them and wishes to apply for
such meals or milk for them,
contact the school for more
information.
Free and Reduced-Price
Lunches 2011-2012
Under the provision of the
policy, Local Superintendent
Shelly Vaughn will review
applications and determine eli-
gibility. If a parent or guardian
disagrees with the decision on
the application or the result of
verication, the decision may
be discussed with the deter-
mining ofcial on an infor-
mal basis. If a formal appeal
is desired, the household has
the right to a fair hearing. A
fair hearing can be request-
ed either orally or in writing
from: County Superintendent
Andy Smith, 441 E. Market
St., Celina, OH 45822 - Phone:
419-586-6628. The policy con-
tains an outline of the hearing
procedure.
Households may apply for
benets any time during the
school year. If a household is
not currently eligible and if
the household size increases
or income decreases because
of unemployment or other rea-
sons, the family should contact
the school to le a new applica-
tion. Such changes may make
the children of the family eli-
gible for free or reduced-price
benets if the family income
falls at or below the levels
shown above.
Fort Recovery Local Schools August 2011
county school menus
Coldwater Schools Lunch
Menu August 22 - 25
Monday - Breaded drum-
stick, mashed potatoes,
sherbet, dinner roll w/but-
ter; Alternate Line - pizza;
5A-Stage Line - taco bar;
Packers Zone - cheese and
crackers.
Tuesday - Rib sandwich,
crispy cube potatoes, pineap-
ple chunks, fresh baked cook-
ie; Alternate Line - pizza;5A-
Stage Line - meatball sub;
Packers Zone - peanut butter
and jelly sandwich.
Wednesday - Chicken
patty sandwich, green beans,
fresh banana, jello w/fruit
juice, Alternate Line - pizza;
5A-Stage Line - breadsticks;
Packers Zone - yogurt.
Thursday - Cheese Soup,
broccoli, mandarin oranges,
hot pretzel; Alternate Line -
pizza; 5A-Stage Line - chick-
en twister; Packers Zone -
ham and cheese sandwich.
St. Henry Schools Lunch
Menu August 23 - 25
Tuesday - Pizza / Ham,
Green Beans, Applesauce,
Iced Graham, Milk, Salad
Bar-MS/HS
Wednesday - Tacos /
Bologna, Chips or Soft
Shells, Lettuce and Cheese,
Pineapple, Milk, Salad Bar-
MS/HS
Thursday - Barbecue Pork
/ Deli Turkey, Baked Beans,
Pears, Pudding, Milk, Salad
Bar-MS/HS
Young Professionals Donate to Mission Trip
Christa Wynk, President of the Grand Lake Young
Professionals, presents a $50 donation to Pam Riesen
from St. Pauls Methodist Church for their mission trip
to Grenada. The church used the donation to purchase
bracelets for the local children of Grenada that read I
Am Worth It.
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Fort Recovery Local Schools
announced its 2011-2012 pro-
gram year policy for free and
reduced-price meals for stu-
dents unable to pay the full
price of meals or milk served
under the National School
Lunch and School Breakfast,
After School Care Snack or
Special Milk Program. Each
school ofce and the central
ofce has a copy of the policy,
which may be reviewed by any
interested party.
The Federal Income
Eligibility Guidelines will be
used for determining eligibility.
Children from families whose
annual income is at or below
the Federal Guidelines are eli-
gible for free and reduced price
meals or free milk if the school
participates in the Special Milk
Program.
Application forms are being
distributed to all homes in a
letter to parents or guardians.
To apply for free and reduced-
price benefits, households
should ll out the application
and return it to the school.
Additional copies are available
at the principals ofce in each
school. A complete applica-
tion is required. Households
which currently receive Special
Nutrition Assistance Program
Benefits (SNAP, formally
known as food stamps) or Ohio
Works First (OWF) funds for a
child must provide the childs
name, the SNAP or OWF case
number and signature of an
adult household member on
the application. Households
which do not receive SNAP or
OWF funds must provide the
names of all household mem-
bers, the last four digits of the
Social Security Number of the
adult signing the application
or state none if the adult
does not have a Social Security
Number, the amount and
source of income received by
each household member, (state
the monthly income) and the
signature of an adult household
member. If any of this informa-
tion is missing, the school can-
not process the application.
FREE HEALTH CARE:
Families with children eligi-
ble for school meals may be
eligible for FREE health care
coverage through Medicaid
and/or Ohios Healthy Start
& Healthy Families programs.
These programs include cover-
age for doctor visits, immu-
nizations, physicals, prescrip-
tions, dental, vision, mental
health, substance abuse and
more. Please call 1-800-324-
8680 for more information
or to request an application.
Information can also be found
on the web at http:// jfs.ohio.
gov/OHP/consumers/family-
child.stm. Anyone who has an
Ohio Medicaid card is already
receiving these services.
The information provided
on the application is conden-
tial and will be used only for
the purpose of determining eli-
gibility and may be veried at
any time during the school year
by school or other program
ofcial. To discourage the pos-
sibility of misrepresentation,
the application forms contain
a statement above the space
for signature certifying that all
information furnished is true
and correct. Applications are
being made in connection with
the receipt of federal funds.
Schools or other ofcials may
check the information on the
application at any time dur-
ing the school year. Deliberate
misrepresentation of informa-
tion may subject the applicant
to prosecution under applicable
state and federal laws.
Households will be notied
of the approval or denial of
benets.
Foster children are categori-
cally eligible for free meal ben-
ets regardless of the house-
holds income. If a family
has foster children living with
them and wishes to apply for
such meals or milk for them,
contact the school for more
information.
Free and Reduced-Price
Lunches 2011-2012
Under the provision of the
policy, Local Superintendent
Shelly Vaughn will review
applications and determine eli-
gibility. If a parent or guardian
disagrees with the decision on
the application or the result of
verication, the decision may
be discussed with the deter-
mining ofcial on an infor-
mal basis. If a formal appeal
is desired, the household has
the right to a fair hearing. A
fair hearing can be request-
ed either orally or in writing
from: County Superintendent
Andy Smith, 441 E. Market
St., Celina, OH 45822 - Phone:
419-586-6628. The policy con-
tains an outline of the hearing
procedure.
Households may apply for
benets any time during the
school year. If a household is
not currently eligible and if
the household size increases
or income decreases because
of unemployment or other rea-
sons, the family should contact
the school to le a new applica-
tion. Such changes may make
the children of the family eli-
gible for free or reduced-price
benets if the family income
falls at or below the levels
shown above.
Fort Recovery Local Schools August 2011
county school menus
Coldwater Schools Lunch
Menu August 22 - 25
Monday - Breaded drum-
stick, mashed potatoes,
sherbet, dinner roll w/but-
ter; Alternate Line - pizza;
5A-Stage Line - taco bar;
Packers Zone - cheese and
crackers.
Tuesday - Rib sandwich,
crispy cube potatoes, pineap-
ple chunks, fresh baked cook-
ie; Alternate Line - pizza;5A-
Stage Line - meatball sub;
Packers Zone - peanut butter
and jelly sandwich.
Wednesday - Chicken
patty sandwich, green beans,
fresh banana, jello w/fruit
juice, Alternate Line - pizza;
5A-Stage Line - breadsticks;
Packers Zone - yogurt.
Thursday - Cheese Soup,
broccoli, mandarin oranges,
hot pretzel; Alternate Line -
pizza; 5A-Stage Line - chick-
en twister; Packers Zone -
ham and cheese sandwich.
St. Henry Schools Lunch
Menu August 23 - 25
Tuesday - Pizza / Ham,
Green Beans, Applesauce,
Iced Graham, Milk, Salad
Bar-MS/HS
Wednesday - Tacos /
Bologna, Chips or Soft
Shells, Lettuce and Cheese,
Pineapple, Milk, Salad Bar-
MS/HS
Thursday - Barbecue Pork
/ Deli Turkey, Baked Beans,
Pears, Pudding, Milk, Salad
Bar-MS/HS
Young Professionals Donate to Mission Trip
Christa Wynk, President of the Grand Lake Young
Professionals, presents a $50 donation to Pam Riesen
from St. Pauls Methodist Church for their mission trip
to Grenada. The church used the donation to purchase
bracelets for the local children of Grenada that read I
Am Worth It.
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still living and will likely at-
tend. Whether he goes or not
depends on his health and is
somewhat iffy explained
his wife Rita. An optimistic
Heinl, responded, Theres
still a chance. Family mem-
bers have helped the couple
attend in recent years. Heinl
was one of the youngest men
on the ship.
Heinl recalled he jumped
into the water as the ship was
going down. For a day, he had
no life jacket and hung peril-
ously to a life raft with other
sailors. As we watched back,
we saw the ship roll over on
its hull and begin to sink bow
rst, exposing the screws. It
then sank, he explained in his
personal account of the battle
on a survivors page on the
internet story about the sink-
ing of the USS Gambier Bay.
In his account, he tells of
the six to eight foot swells of
water and how he and others
took turns hanging onto the
raft. The men began seeing
sharks and I thought I saw
them too. Someone close to
me was attacked. As time
went on the sharks became a
real menace.
It was not until six hours
after the Gambier went down
that orders were issued to
conduct a search and rescue
mission. Staying alert and
being aware of hallucinations
became a problem as Heinl
and the others struggled to
stay awake. On October 27,
1944, they were nally res-
cued by a US PC boat. The
men rescuing us said they
couldnt get us out of the wa-
ter fast enough as there were
a lot of sharks in the area.
Heinl escaped with only
minor injuries and was later
discharged from the Navy.
But, his connection with the
USS Gambier Bay was not
over. Heinl, just as others,
never got to see his ship-
mates again after the sink-
ing of the ship. They all went
their separate ways on vari-
ous Navy assignments. That
fateful day, however, lived in
their minds. Just as others,
Heinl spoke rarely of his nar-
row escape from death. His
dark memories of that day re-
mained buried.
However, the thought of
seeing his shipmates again
lingered with him. He and
several others he had con-
tacted spent nearly two years
trying to reconnect with their
shipmates. He would nd
phone books and get phone
books of various cities across
the country from friends
and search through them for
names of the survivors, his
wife explained.
Then, one day in Octo-
ber, 25 years to the day that
the USS Gambier Bay went
down, the survivors gathered
for a reunion. It was the rst
time they had seen one anoth-
er since the ship was sunk.
I have never seen so
many men cry at one time,
said Mrs. Heinl. Charlie had
never talked of the sinking
of the ship much until then.
I think it helped them all to
openly talk about what they
all went through.
Heinl became active in the
group and served as presi-
dent, treasurer and secretary.
Today, his son Mark has taken
his position on the board. The
couple has another son, John.
The couple said they appre-
ciate their hospice services.
Everyone is very nice and
helpful to us, Heinl said.
Over the years, the Heinls
have traveled to various loca-
tions for the reunions. One
trip to scout out a site in
Norfolk, Virginia, ended up
with their being invited to a
ship christening with then
First Lady Barbara Bush
breaking the traditional bottle
of champaign over the ships
hull. They were treated as
honored guests, asked to dine
on board, and shown around
the ship.
There were 5,000 men
on that ship, Mrs. Heinl re-
called. At one point, Charlie
had stopped and I went back
to see what he was doing.
Would you believe he had
encountered a young sailor
from New Bremen and was
talking with him?
To this day, Heinl feels
lucky that he was not seri-
ously hurt in that tragic ship
sinking 67 years ago. I am
happy to be alive after that
experience, he said from his
comfortable home where he
and Rita have lived for the
past 56 years.
State of the Heart is a na-
tional partner of We Honor
Veterans, a pioneering cam-
paign developed by the Na-
tional Hospice and Palliative
Care Organization (NHPCO)
in collaboration with the De-
partment of Veterans Affairs.
State of the Heart, with ofc-
es in Portland, Indiana, Cold-
water and Greenville, cares
for families and patients in
eastern Indiana and western
Ohio who are confronting a
life limiting illness.
All hospices nationwide
are serving veterans, but in
many instances are not aware
of the patients Armed Forces
service, said Kelley Hall,
Education Coordinator for
State of the Heart. Our vet-
erans have done everything
asked of them in their mission
to serve our country and now
its our turn to proudly serve
them. Now, its time for us to
step up, acquire the necessary
skills and fulll our mission to
serve these men and women
with the dignity they deserve.
State of the Heart Hospice is
proud to be providing care to
Mr. Heinl.
The NHPCO launched the
We Honor Veterans cam-
paign as a collaborative effort
with the nations VA Centers.
The resources of We Honor
Veterans focus on respectful
inquiry, compassionate lis-
tening, and grateful acknowl-
edgement, coupled with Vet-
eran education of health care
staff caring for veterans.
For more information
about the veterans program
go to www.wehonorveter-
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State of the Heart, visit www.
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A photo of Mr. Heinl when he was in the Navy.
miles per day and hopes to
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Mercer Health recently
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have successfully completed
the babysitter training pro-
gram held at the hospital
in July. The class will be
offered again this winter. If
interested, please call 419-
678-5119 in December to get
dates, times and/or register.
According to Kathy
Hemmelgarn, R.N., program
coordinator, the students
(over 10 years old) reviewed
important topics such as re
safety, rst aid, and crime
prevention. They were also
shown how to properly care
for children and how to cre-
ate simple games to entertain
the children under their care.
Demonstrations on diaper-
ing and bottle-feeding infants
were also presented.
Hemmelgarn said,
Throughout the class, the
instructors stressed that chil-
dren are very precious and sit-
ters should never leave them
alone or let them out of their
sight.
Students completing the
training include:
Nicholas Bailey, Breana
Martin, Julia Beyke, Alex
May, Catlin Cole, Matthew
Mescher, Jessica Giere,
Courtney Metzger, Cole
Grisez, Shannon McNeil,
Madison Grover, Caroline
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Kamryn Rutschilling,
Amanda Hipple, Ava Stucke,
Kyle Homan, Libby Sudhoff,
Jocelyn Kaiser, Rachel Thein,
Sierra Keller, Elizabeth
Uhlenhake, Leanne Klenke,
Jessica Wendel, Camille
Knapke, Jacob Wenning,
Jessica Langenkamp, Kendra
Wynk, Shay Litmer, Ellie
Keller
Hemmelgarn stated, We
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students with the knowledge
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THE MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE
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The Lake Improvement
Association today unveiled
a new, mythical mascot for
Grand Lake St. Marys: the
Hoedag, a rather unique
creature that has been rumored
to lurk in the shallow waters
of the lake for decades.
The Hoedags history in
Grand Lake St. Marys dates
back to initial sightings
in 1910, and it is reputed
to be three-fourths the size
of an elephant, possess a
serpentine body with a back
hump, chicken-like feet, a
green eye on its forehead
and a red eye on its long tail,
and be covered with hair and
feathers.
The Hoedags diet
supposedly consists of the
farm dogs that once ventured
into its native cattail habitat
(cattails are now rare in
GLSM), frightened humans
(it has been linked to several
human disappearances), and
its favorite food, pumpkin
pie.
The Hoedag makes a
moaning sound, like a mix
between the call of a yahoo
bird and the whinee of a
horse; and has also been
heard cackling and screaming
when amused. It is believed
that the Hoedag is lonely and
starved for affection, hence
its mournful cry.
The Hoedag was the
subject of a recent Lake
Improvement Association
video contest for local high
school students, and more
information about the origins
of this Grand Lake St. Marys
monster can be found at
www.savethehoedag.com.
The Hoedag is a perfect
mascot for Grand Lake
St. Marys because it is a
whole lot of fun, but also
often misunderstood, so it
shares the same qualities
as the lake, said LIA Vice
President Mark Piening.
The Hoedag represents not
just a mythical fantasy, but
the whole of the issues at
Grand Lake St. Marys all
the wildlife, recreational
opportunities, and businesses
that struggle to survive when
lake conditions are poor. If
we can save the Hoedag, we
can save those things as well
and have a bit of fun while
doing it. After all, its only
tting that a lake with such
a storied history should have
its own Loch Ness Monster.
The mascot is not frivolous,
but a unied symbol that can
help draw attention to the
issues and opportunities at
Grand Lake St. Marys.
An old Hoedag illustration
had been featured several
times in local publications
over the decades, and
the Lake Improvement
Association sought a local
designer who could capture
its essence yet update it
for modern use. The new
illustration was donated by
local graphic designer Adam
Harruff, a Celina native
who attained his Associates
Degree of Applied Business
in Advertising Art from the
School of Advertising Art
and is currently completing
his Bachelors Degree in
Graphic Design at the Art
Institute of Pittsburgh.
Completing this project
was a great experience,
said Harruff. I feel that
any design work that helps
a cause is a good one, so it
was denitely my pleasure
to donate this work to help
the Lake Improvement
Association.
The Lake Improvement
Association is a non-prot
organization dedicated to
saving Grand Lake St. Marys
by connecting the greater
Grand Lake St. Marys
community and working
for local, state, and federal
support and assistance to
return Grand Lake St. Marys
to an economic booster,
recreational hub and wildlife
habitat that can be safely
enjoyed by all. For more
information, visit www.
lakeimprovement.com.
Grand Lake St. Marys Has A New Hoedag
Mascot, Thanks To Local Designer Adam Harruff
Ohio Agriculture Director
James Zehringer announced
that animal care rules
developed by the Livestock
Care Standards Board
will become effective on
September 29, 2011.
The establishment of
comprehensive livestock
care standards is required by
Ohios constitution following
the passage of State Issue 2
in 2009. The statewide ballot
initiative specied creation of
the 13-member Ohio Livestock
Care Standards Board with
the responsibility of obtaining
industry and public input in
developing livestock rules for
alpacas, beef, dairy, goats,
horses, llamas, pork, poultry,
sheep and veal.
The members of the Ohio
Livestock Care Standards
Board and representatives
from Ohios agricultural
community devoted the past
18 months to developing
and vetting the most
comprehensive livestock
care standards in the nation,
Zehringer said. States from
around the country are now
looking towards Ohios
leadership in developing these
new standards.
Ohios livestock care rules,
which become effective with
the Director of Agricultures
signature, will be signed
on September 29, 2011, at
a special ceremony in Fort
Recovery. That date concludes
an extensive outreach effort
by the department and Ohios
farm organizations to inform
Ohioans raising or caring for
livestock about the new rules.
We have already started
the process of educating Ohio
farmers about these new
rules and it is our goal to
spend the next several weeks
in continuing to provide the
states agricultural community
information about them
before they go into effect,
said Zehringer.
As part of its education
effort the department has
developed printable guides to
help producers understand the
new standards. A series of
information sessions hosted
by Dr. David Glauer, former
state veterinarian, has also
been scheduled around the
state.
The meetings are open
to the public and will feature
a presentation on the new
livestock care standards as
well as an opportunity to ask
ODA staff questions about
the new rules.
The dates and locations
of those two-hour meetings
include:

Wednesday, August 24,
6 - 8 p.m. Hillsboro
Southern State
Community College
(Auditorium), 100 Hobart
Drive
Wednesday, August 31,
6 - 8 p.m. Wooster
Ohio State University
OARDC (Shisler Center
Ballroom), 1680 Madison
Avenue

Wednesday, September 14,
6 - 8 p.m. Lima
Independence Elementary
School, 615 Tremont Avenue

Tuesday, September 27,
6 - 8 p.m. Zanesville
Ohio University
Zanesville Campus (The
Campus Center T430 & 431),
1425 Newark Road

Thursday, September 29,
6 - 8 p.m. Fort Recovery
American Legion, 2490
State Route 49 N.

Information about the
livestock care standards,
printable guides and the
informational sessions can be
found on the Departments
website at www.
ohiolivestockcarestandards.
gov
Zehringer announces
September 29, as
effective date for livestock
care standards
THE MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE
Page 13 May 28, 2009 - |une 3, 2009
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Power of the Pen (POP) is
Ohios award-winning educa-
tional enhancement program
devoted to excellence in cre-
ative writing. In its 24th year,
one of its main aims is to help
seventh and eighth grade stu-
dents realize their highest aca-
demic achievement.
The programs benefits for
students include empower-
ment in writing at an early
age, the gaining of self-con-
fidence and the imparting of
a love for writing and reading
that identifies, challenges and
rewards gifted creative minds.
The program offers the oppor-
tunity for interscholastic writ-
ing events much like sports
offer that same interscholas-
tic opportunity. Each year par-
ticipants compete in a district
event and can move up to re-
gional and finally to the state
level.
Coldwater Middle School
has been involved in the
Power of the Pen program
since the early 1990s. I started
being involved when I came
to Coldwater, said Chris
Miller, senior English instruc-
tor. Judy Bruns was my men-
tor. Tessy Huwer, middle
school intervention specialist,
also works with me. I am the
coach, and Tessy and I act as
judges for the competitions.
Though we didnt win
anything this year, in both
2007 and 2008 we took four
trophies third place for sev-
enth grade at the district com-
petition and second at the
regionals in 2007, and in 2008
we placed first at the district
meet and third at the regionals
in the eighth grade, Miller
said. The kids love the pro-
gram. In a town known for its
sports, these kids get the rec-
ognition they deserve through
POP, Miller said.
Coldwaters Ashley
Backs, a seventh grader, said
about the program, I think it
is a lot of fun, and you can
meet a lot of new friends. And
you meet a lot of new people
from other schools at the com-
petitions. The writing helps
you to express your creativ-
ity.
Backs and other students
that participated in the pro-
gram went to school early one
morning a week. They were
given a word or a prompt
to write about. The instructor
read their stories and gave
them ideas and compliments
about what they had written.
Miller said though he him-
self hadnt been able to see
any direct improvement in the
students writing since he
teaches senior language arts
and doesnt get to see the kids
for about four years, All the
middle school teachers agree
that it does help, even if the
kids have to struggle with the
writing.
Reimbursement to cover
expenses comes from the
school and a local company.
CAP gives us $150 each year
for t-shirts, and the school
gives us $1,000 annually for
tournament fees and penal-
ties, Miller said.
Team members are Conner
Stammen, Shannon Hess,
Lauren Rose, Karla
Borgerding, Andrea
Moorman, Ashley Backs,
Haley Fledderjohann,
Courtney Kunk, Rachel
Eichenauer, Brad Eckstein,
Caleb Siefring and Matt
Kramer.
Fort Recovery Schools
Grades 1-8 Gifted Interven-
tion Specialist Marcia Weigel,
said, A generous contribu-
tion from our Academic
Booster Club has allowed our
eighth grade students to take
their creativity on the write
path as weve formed a cre-
ative writing team as part of
the Power of the Pen program.
We had several practice ses-
sions, and then Mallory Hull,
Grace Roessner, Sara
Schoenlein, Taylor Wendel
and Adam Westgerdes at-
tended the POP district tour-
nament at Mississinawa Val-
ley Middle School in Febru-
ary.
Of the 72 eighth-grade
students from 13 different
schools who took part in the
tournament, our Taylor
Wendel ranked 8th place
overall and earned a spot in
the regional tournament.
In the tournament each stu-
dent rotated through three
rounds of writing competi-
tion. In each round, the stu-
dents were given a creative
writing prompt and forty min-
utes to complete a piece of
writing to turn in to the
judges. Each students writ-
ings were ranked in order by
his or her overall ability to
effectively and creatively ad-
dress the prompt. They were
also given quality points for
their work.
There were just over 80
eighth-graders participating in
the regional tournament held
at Minster Middle School in
March. While Wendel did not
earn one of the top overall
awards, she may still be able
to participate in the state tour-
nament to be held in Wooster
the end of May. Weigel said,
To earn a spot at the state
tournament, writers must fin-
ish in the top twenty percent.
While Taylor did not quite
make the cutoff, she did earn
a spot as an official alternate
should a qualifier be unable
to attend the event. In the
tournament competitions stu-
dents writings are judged on
creativity, originality, voice,
composition and mechanics.
Weigel said this was Fort
Recoverys first year with
POP. She said that leading up
to the tournaments, her team
had been meeting one or two
times a week to practice. I
gave them sample creative
writing prompts and 40
minutes to respond. Then
I gave them feedback as to
how to improve their writ-
ing, to work on grammati-
cal and spelling errors, and
we discussed ways to ef-
fectively incorporate more
figurative language into
their writing. We also cri-
tiqued past competition
winners to see which ele-
ments made the writings
good.
Weigel said that at this
point POP is strictly an
extra-curricular event at
Fort Recovery but some
of the strategies can be
helpful in the regular class-
room. I have noticed im-
provement in the teams
skills as we went along.
We got a late start this year,
but I anticipate a greater
degree of improvement
next year when we have a
longer period of time to pre-
pare. The kids really loved
the program. I imagine well
have more participation next
year, too, as the word
spreads.
The other county schools
do not currently have the POP
program.
Power of the Pen (POP) is
a non-profit educational orga-
nization with a home office in
Richfield, Ohio. The POP
w e b s i t e ,
www.powerofthepen.org,
says that, Because the ideas,
dreams and beliefs of todays
youth form the foundation of
tomorrows communities in
Ohio, Power of the Pen is
dedicated to helping young
people find and develop a cre-
ative voice that is uniquely
their own. It is a mission we
will realize when we inspire
every teacher and challenge
every student to truly embrace
the art of creative expression
through writing as a life skill.
POP offers the judgment of
the whole evaluation ap-
proach, meaningful awards or
recognition and pursuit of ex-
cellence.
The program has grown to
become one of Ohios largest
educational enhancement pro-
grams. More than 120,000
middle school students ben-
efited from Power of the Pen
instructional methodologies
this year, including more than
8,000 who competed in for-
mal Power of the Pen inter-
scholastic writing tourna-
ments. POP is made possible,
in large part, through grants
and contributions from those
who value educational excel-
lence.
Catholic Adult
Singles Club Events
The Catholic Adult Singles Club enables its members
to share, trust and enjoy the company of fellow single
adults through weekly activities. We are always inter-
ested in meeting new people to join our group. For more
information concerning our organization or any of the
following activities, call Becky Koeing at 419-204-3013.
*Sunday, June 7-Benedication at Retreat Center in
Maria Stein, Ohio.
*Sunday, June 14-Fort Wayne Childrens Zoo in Fort
Wayne, Indiana.
*Friday, June 19-Concert in the Van Wert Park in Van
Wert, Ohio.
*Saturday, June 27-Robert Rothchild Farms in Urbana,
Ohio.
For more information on any of these activities, please
call 419-204-3013.
Parkway Local
Schools Events
May 29: High School Track and Field Regional Meet at
Troy at 4 p.m.
June 1: Summer Physical Education begins.
June 12: Last day of Summer Physical Education.
Pictured are members of the Coldwater Power of the Pen enjoying their visit to COSI.
Pictured are Karla Borgerding, Lauren Rose, Courtney Kunk, Haley Fledderjohann,
Shannon Hess, Connor Stammen, Matt Kramer, Rachel Eichenauer, Brad Eckstein, Caleb
Siefring, Andrea Moorman and Ashley Backs.
THE MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE
Page 13 May 28, 2009 - |une 3, 2009
Power of the Pen program a definite hit at
Coldwater and Fort Recovery middle schools
6chdc^V
Fort Recovery eighth-grade Power of the Pen team from left are Sara Schoenlein, Grace
Roessner, Adam Westgerdes, Taylor Wendel and Mallory Hull. Wendel finished 8th in the
regional POP competition and though not now eligible to go to the state competition in May,
would be next in line as an official alternate if one of the other finalists was unable to attend.
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BY GRETCHEN
BOLLENBACHER
Power of the Pen (POP) is
Ohios award-winning educa-
tional enhancement program
devoted to excellence in cre-
ative writing. In its 24th year,
one of its main aims is to help
seventh and eighth grade stu-
dents realize their highest aca-
demic achievement.
The programs benefits for
students include empower-
ment in writing at an early
age, the gaining of self-con-
fidence and the imparting of
a love for writing and reading
that identifies, challenges and
rewards gifted creative minds.
The program offers the oppor-
tunity for interscholastic writ-
ing events much like sports
offer that same interscholas-
tic opportunity. Each year par-
ticipants compete in a district
event and can move up to re-
gional and finally to the state
level.
Coldwater Middle School
has been involved in the
Power of the Pen program
since the early 1990s. I started
being involved when I came
to Coldwater, said Chris
Miller, senior English instruc-
tor. Judy Bruns was my men-
tor. Tessy Huwer, middle
school intervention specialist,
also works with me. I am the
coach, and Tessy and I act as
judges for the competitions.
Though we didnt win
anything this year, in both
2007 and 2008 we took four
trophies third place for sev-
enth grade at the district com-
petition and second at the
regionals in 2007, and in 2008
we placed first at the district
meet and third at the regionals
in the eighth grade, Miller
said. The kids love the pro-
gram. In a town known for its
sports, these kids get the rec-
ognition they deserve through
POP, Miller said.
Coldwaters Ashley
Backs, a seventh grader, said
about the program, I think it
is a lot of fun, and you can
meet a lot of new friends. And
you meet a lot of new people
from other schools at the com-
petitions. The writing helps
you to express your creativ-
ity.
Backs and other students
that participated in the pro-
gram went to school early one
morning a week. They were
given a word or a prompt
to write about. The instructor
read their stories and gave
them ideas and compliments
about what they had written.
Miller said though he him-
self hadnt been able to see
any direct improvement in the
students writing since he
teaches senior language arts
and doesnt get to see the kids
for about four years, All the
middle school teachers agree
that it does help, even if the
kids have to struggle with the
writing.
Reimbursement to cover
expenses comes from the
school and a local company.
CAP gives us $150 each year
for t-shirts, and the school
gives us $1,000 annually for
tournament fees and penal-
ties, Miller said.
Team members are Conner
Stammen, Shannon Hess,
Lauren Rose, Karla
Borgerding, Andrea
Moorman, Ashley Backs,
Haley Fledderjohann,
Courtney Kunk, Rachel
Eichenauer, Brad Eckstein,
Caleb Siefring and Matt
Kramer.
Fort Recovery Schools
Grades 1-8 Gifted Interven-
tion Specialist Marcia Weigel,
said, A generous contribu-
tion from our Academic
Booster Club has allowed our
eighth grade students to take
their creativity on the write
path as weve formed a cre-
ative writing team as part of
the Power of the Pen program.
We had several practice ses-
sions, and then Mallory Hull,
Grace Roessner, Sara
Schoenlein, Taylor Wendel
and Adam Westgerdes at-
tended the POP district tour-
nament at Mississinawa Val-
ley Middle School in Febru-
ary.
Of the 72 eighth-grade
students from 13 different
schools who took part in the
tournament, our Taylor
Wendel ranked 8th place
overall and earned a spot in
the regional tournament.
In the tournament each stu-
dent rotated through three
rounds of writing competi-
tion. In each round, the stu-
dents were given a creative
writing prompt and forty min-
utes to complete a piece of
writing to turn in to the
judges. Each students writ-
ings were ranked in order by
his or her overall ability to
effectively and creatively ad-
dress the prompt. They were
also given quality points for
their work.
There were just over 80
eighth-graders participating in
the regional tournament held
at Minster Middle School in
March. While Wendel did not
earn one of the top overall
awards, she may still be able
to participate in the state tour-
nament to be held in Wooster
the end of May. Weigel said,
To earn a spot at the state
tournament, writers must fin-
ish in the top twenty percent.
While Taylor did not quite
make the cutoff, she did earn
a spot as an official alternate
should a qualifier be unable
to attend the event. In the
tournament competitions stu-
dents writings are judged on
creativity, originality, voice,
composition and mechanics.
Weigel said this was Fort
Recoverys first year with
POP. She said that leading up
to the tournaments, her team
had been meeting one or two
times a week to practice. I
gave them sample creative
writing prompts and 40
minutes to respond. Then
I gave them feedback as to
how to improve their writ-
ing, to work on grammati-
cal and spelling errors, and
we discussed ways to ef-
fectively incorporate more
figurative language into
their writing. We also cri-
tiqued past competition
winners to see which ele-
ments made the writings
good.
Weigel said that at this
point POP is strictly an
extra-curricular event at
Fort Recovery but some
of the strategies can be
helpful in the regular class-
room. I have noticed im-
provement in the teams
skills as we went along.
We got a late start this year,
but I anticipate a greater
degree of improvement
next year when we have a
longer period of time to pre-
pare. The kids really loved
the program. I imagine well
have more participation next
year, too, as the word
spreads.
The other county schools
do not currently have the POP
program.
Power of the Pen (POP) is
a non-profit educational orga-
nization with a home office in
Richfield, Ohio. The POP
w e b s i t e ,
www.powerofthepen.org,
says that, Because the ideas,
dreams and beliefs of todays
youth form the foundation of
tomorrows communities in
Ohio, Power of the Pen is
dedicated to helping young
people find and develop a cre-
ative voice that is uniquely
their own. It is a mission we
will realize when we inspire
every teacher and challenge
every student to truly embrace
the art of creative expression
through writing as a life skill.
POP offers the judgment of
the whole evaluation ap-
proach, meaningful awards or
recognition and pursuit of ex-
cellence.
The program has grown to
become one of Ohios largest
educational enhancement pro-
grams. More than 120,000
middle school students ben-
efited from Power of the Pen
instructional methodologies
this year, including more than
8,000 who competed in for-
mal Power of the Pen inter-
scholastic writing tourna-
ments. POP is made possible,
in large part, through grants
and contributions from those
who value educational excel-
lence.
Catholic Adult
Singles Club Events
The Catholic Adult Singles Club enables its members
to share, trust and enjoy the company of fellow single
adults through weekly activities. We are always inter-
ested in meeting new people to join our group. For more
information concerning our organization or any of the
following activities, call Becky Koeing at 419-204-3013.
*Sunday, June 7-Benedication at Retreat Center in
Maria Stein, Ohio.
*Sunday, June 14-Fort Wayne Childrens Zoo in Fort
Wayne, Indiana.
*Friday, June 19-Concert in the Van Wert Park in Van
Wert, Ohio.
*Saturday, June 27-Robert Rothchild Farms in Urbana,
Ohio.
For more information on any of these activities, please
call 419-204-3013.
Parkway Local
Schools Events
May 29: High School Track and Field Regional Meet at
Troy at 4 p.m.
June 1: Summer Physical Education begins.
June 12: Last day of Summer Physical Education.
Pictured are members of the Coldwater Power of the Pen enjoying their visit to COSI.
Pictured are Karla Borgerding, Lauren Rose, Courtney Kunk, Haley Fledderjohann,
Shannon Hess, Connor Stammen, Matt Kramer, Rachel Eichenauer, Brad Eckstein, Caleb
Siefring, Andrea Moorman and Ashley Backs.
THE MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE
Page 13 May 28, 2009 - |une 3, 2009
Power of the Pen program a definite hit at
Coldwater and Fort Recovery middle schools
6chdc^V
Fort Recovery eighth-grade Power of the Pen team from left are Sara Schoenlein, Grace
Roessner, Adam Westgerdes, Taylor Wendel and Mallory Hull. Wendel finished 8th in the
regional POP competition and though not now eligible to go to the state competition in May,
would be next in line as an official alternate if one of the other finalists was unable to attend.
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~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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$46,775 MSRP
Less $6,780 Hittle Discounts & Rebates
Sale
$
39,995Plus Tax & Title
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
.GCUG5KIP
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*Up To 60 Months
On Most
GM Models!
Summer
Specials
BY GRETCHEN
BOLLENBACHER
Power of the Pen (POP) is
Ohios award-winning educa-
tional enhancement program
devoted to excellence in cre-
ative writing. In its 24th year,
one of its main aims is to help
seventh and eighth grade stu-
dents realize their highest aca-
demic achievement.
The programs benefits for
students include empower-
ment in writing at an early
age, the gaining of self-con-
fidence and the imparting of
a love for writing and reading
that identifies, challenges and
rewards gifted creative minds.
The program offers the oppor-
tunity for interscholastic writ-
ing events much like sports
offer that same interscholas-
tic opportunity. Each year par-
ticipants compete in a district
event and can move up to re-
gional and finally to the state
level.
Coldwater Middle School
has been involved in the
Power of the Pen program
since the early 1990s. I started
being involved when I came
to Coldwater, said Chris
Miller, senior English instruc-
tor. Judy Bruns was my men-
tor. Tessy Huwer, middle
school intervention specialist,
also works with me. I am the
coach, and Tessy and I act as
judges for the competitions.
Though we didnt win
anything this year, in both
2007 and 2008 we took four
trophies third place for sev-
enth grade at the district com-
petition and second at the
regionals in 2007, and in 2008
we placed first at the district
meet and third at the regionals
in the eighth grade, Miller
said. The kids love the pro-
gram. In a town known for its
sports, these kids get the rec-
ognition they deserve through
POP, Miller said.
Coldwaters Ashley
Backs, a seventh grader, said
about the program, I think it
is a lot of fun, and you can
meet a lot of new friends. And
you meet a lot of new people
from other schools at the com-
petitions. The writing helps
you to express your creativ-
ity.
Backs and other students
that participated in the pro-
gram went to school early one
morning a week. They were
given a word or a prompt
to write about. The instructor
read their stories and gave
them ideas and compliments
about what they had written.
Miller said though he him-
self hadnt been able to see
any direct improvement in the
students writing since he
teaches senior language arts
and doesnt get to see the kids
for about four years, All the
middle school teachers agree
that it does help, even if the
kids have to struggle with the
writing.
Reimbursement to cover
expenses comes from the
school and a local company.
CAP gives us $150 each year
for t-shirts, and the school
gives us $1,000 annually for
tournament fees and penal-
ties, Miller said.
Team members are Conner
Stammen, Shannon Hess,
Lauren Rose, Karla
Borgerding, Andrea
Moorman, Ashley Backs,
Haley Fledderjohann,
Courtney Kunk, Rachel
Eichenauer, Brad Eckstein,
Caleb Siefring and Matt
Kramer.
Fort Recovery Schools
Grades 1-8 Gifted Interven-
tion Specialist Marcia Weigel,
said, A generous contribu-
tion from our Academic
Booster Club has allowed our
eighth grade students to take
their creativity on the write
path as weve formed a cre-
ative writing team as part of
the Power of the Pen program.
We had several practice ses-
sions, and then Mallory Hull,
Grace Roessner, Sara
Schoenlein, Taylor Wendel
and Adam Westgerdes at-
tended the POP district tour-
nament at Mississinawa Val-
ley Middle School in Febru-
ary.
Of the 72 eighth-grade
students from 13 different
schools who took part in the
tournament, our Taylor
Wendel ranked 8th place
overall and earned a spot in
the regional tournament.
In the tournament each stu-
dent rotated through three
rounds of writing competi-
tion. In each round, the stu-
dents were given a creative
writing prompt and forty min-
utes to complete a piece of
writing to turn in to the
judges. Each students writ-
ings were ranked in order by
his or her overall ability to
effectively and creatively ad-
dress the prompt. They were
also given quality points for
their work.
There were just over 80
eighth-graders participating in
the regional tournament held
at Minster Middle School in
March. While Wendel did not
earn one of the top overall
awards, she may still be able
to participate in the state tour-
nament to be held in Wooster
the end of May. Weigel said,
To earn a spot at the state
tournament, writers must fin-
ish in the top twenty percent.
While Taylor did not quite
make the cutoff, she did earn
a spot as an official alternate
should a qualifier be unable
to attend the event. In the
tournament competitions stu-
dents writings are judged on
creativity, originality, voice,
composition and mechanics.
Weigel said this was Fort
Recoverys first year with
POP. She said that leading up
to the tournaments, her team
had been meeting one or two
times a week to practice. I
gave them sample creative
writing prompts and 40
minutes to respond. Then
I gave them feedback as to
how to improve their writ-
ing, to work on grammati-
cal and spelling errors, and
we discussed ways to ef-
fectively incorporate more
figurative language into
their writing. We also cri-
tiqued past competition
winners to see which ele-
ments made the writings
good.
Weigel said that at this
point POP is strictly an
extra-curricular event at
Fort Recovery but some
of the strategies can be
helpful in the regular class-
room. I have noticed im-
provement in the teams
skills as we went along.
We got a late start this year,
but I anticipate a greater
degree of improvement
next year when we have a
longer period of time to pre-
pare. The kids really loved
the program. I imagine well
have more participation next
year, too, as the word
spreads.
The other county schools
do not currently have the POP
program.
Power of the Pen (POP) is
a non-profit educational orga-
nization with a home office in
Richfield, Ohio. The POP
w e b s i t e ,
www.powerofthepen.org,
says that, Because the ideas,
dreams and beliefs of todays
youth form the foundation of
tomorrows communities in
Ohio, Power of the Pen is
dedicated to helping young
people find and develop a cre-
ative voice that is uniquely
their own. It is a mission we
will realize when we inspire
every teacher and challenge
every student to truly embrace
the art of creative expression
through writing as a life skill.
POP offers the judgment of
the whole evaluation ap-
proach, meaningful awards or
recognition and pursuit of ex-
cellence.
The program has grown to
become one of Ohios largest
educational enhancement pro-
grams. More than 120,000
middle school students ben-
efited from Power of the Pen
instructional methodologies
this year, including more than
8,000 who competed in for-
mal Power of the Pen inter-
scholastic writing tourna-
ments. POP is made possible,
in large part, through grants
and contributions from those
who value educational excel-
lence.
Catholic Adult
Singles Club Events
The Catholic Adult Singles Club enables its members
to share, trust and enjoy the company of fellow single
adults through weekly activities. We are always inter-
ested in meeting new people to join our group. For more
information concerning our organization or any of the
following activities, call Becky Koeing at 419-204-3013.
*Sunday, June 7-Benedication at Retreat Center in
Maria Stein, Ohio.
*Sunday, June 14-Fort Wayne Childrens Zoo in Fort
Wayne, Indiana.
*Friday, June 19-Concert in the Van Wert Park in Van
Wert, Ohio.
*Saturday, June 27-Robert Rothchild Farms in Urbana,
Ohio.
For more information on any of these activities, please
call 419-204-3013.
Parkway Local
Schools Events
May 29: High School Track and Field Regional Meet at
Troy at 4 p.m.
June 1: Summer Physical Education begins.
June 12: Last day of Summer Physical Education.
Pictured are members of the Coldwater Power of the Pen enjoying their visit to COSI.
Pictured are Karla Borgerding, Lauren Rose, Courtney Kunk, Haley Fledderjohann,
Shannon Hess, Connor Stammen, Matt Kramer, Rachel Eichenauer, Brad Eckstein, Caleb
Siefring, Andrea Moorman and Ashley Backs.
THE MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE
Page 13 May 28, 2009 - |une 3, 2009
Power of the Pen program a definite hit at
Coldwater and Fort Recovery middle schools
6chdc^V
Fort Recovery eighth-grade Power of the Pen team from left are Sara Schoenlein, Grace
Roessner, Adam Westgerdes, Taylor Wendel and Mallory Hull. Wendel finished 8th in the
regional POP competition and though not now eligible to go to the state competition in May,
would be next in line as an official alternate if one of the other finalists was unable to attend.
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Wear Are Professional Grade
Showroom Hours:
M-W-F 9AM-8PM,
T & Th 9AM-6PM,
Sat. 9AM-4PM
Service
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M 7:30AM-8PM,
T-F 7:30AM-5PM
CHECK US OUT AT WWW.HITTLES.COM
#1031
2009 CADILLAC DTS
Loaded
$49,705 MSRP
Less $9,710 Hittle Discounts & Rebates
Sale
$
39,995 Plus Tax & Title
SAVE NOW
AT
HITTLES!
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2009 GMC SIERRA CREW CAB 1/2 TON
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$
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#0427
2009 BUICK LUCERNE
3.9 Flex-Fuel, Auto Duel Zone AC,
Premium Pant & Bench Seat
$31,315 MSRP
Less $5,320 Hittle Discounts & Rebates
Sale
$
25,995Plus Tax & Title
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
#9999
2009 CADILLAC SRX
All Wheel Drive & Loaded
$46,775 MSRP
Less $6,780 Hittle Discounts & Rebates
Sale
$
39,995Plus Tax & Title
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
.GCUG5KIP
&TKXG
*Up To 60 Months
On Most
GM Models!
Summer
Specials
BY GRETCHEN
BOLLENBACHER
Power of the Pen (POP) is
Ohios award-winning educa-
tional enhancement program
devoted to excellence in cre-
ative writing. In its 24th year,
one of its main aims is to help
seventh and eighth grade stu-
dents realize their highest aca-
demic achievement.
The programs benefits for
students include empower-
ment in writing at an early
age, the gaining of self-con-
fidence and the imparting of
a love for writing and reading
that identifies, challenges and
rewards gifted creative minds.
The program offers the oppor-
tunity for interscholastic writ-
ing events much like sports
offer that same interscholas-
tic opportunity. Each year par-
ticipants compete in a district
event and can move up to re-
gional and finally to the state
level.
Coldwater Middle School
has been involved in the
Power of the Pen program
since the early 1990s. I started
being involved when I came
to Coldwater, said Chris
Miller, senior English instruc-
tor. Judy Bruns was my men-
tor. Tessy Huwer, middle
school intervention specialist,
also works with me. I am the
coach, and Tessy and I act as
judges for the competitions.
Though we didnt win
anything this year, in both
2007 and 2008 we took four
trophies third place for sev-
enth grade at the district com-
petition and second at the
regionals in 2007, and in 2008
we placed first at the district
meet and third at the regionals
in the eighth grade, Miller
said. The kids love the pro-
gram. In a town known for its
sports, these kids get the rec-
ognition they deserve through
POP, Miller said.
Coldwaters Ashley
Backs, a seventh grader, said
about the program, I think it
is a lot of fun, and you can
meet a lot of new friends. And
you meet a lot of new people
from other schools at the com-
petitions. The writing helps
you to express your creativ-
ity.
Backs and other students
that participated in the pro-
gram went to school early one
morning a week. They were
given a word or a prompt
to write about. The instructor
read their stories and gave
them ideas and compliments
about what they had written.
Miller said though he him-
self hadnt been able to see
any direct improvement in the
students writing since he
teaches senior language arts
and doesnt get to see the kids
for about four years, All the
middle school teachers agree
that it does help, even if the
kids have to struggle with the
writing.
Reimbursement to cover
expenses comes from the
school and a local company.
CAP gives us $150 each year
for t-shirts, and the school
gives us $1,000 annually for
tournament fees and penal-
ties, Miller said.
Team members are Conner
Stammen, Shannon Hess,
Lauren Rose, Karla
Borgerding, Andrea
Moorman, Ashley Backs,
Haley Fledderjohann,
Courtney Kunk, Rachel
Eichenauer, Brad Eckstein,
Caleb Siefring and Matt
Kramer.
Fort Recovery Schools
Grades 1-8 Gifted Interven-
tion Specialist Marcia Weigel,
said, A generous contribu-
tion from our Academic
Booster Club has allowed our
eighth grade students to take
their creativity on the write
path as weve formed a cre-
ative writing team as part of
the Power of the Pen program.
We had several practice ses-
sions, and then Mallory Hull,
Grace Roessner, Sara
Schoenlein, Taylor Wendel
and Adam Westgerdes at-
tended the POP district tour-
nament at Mississinawa Val-
ley Middle School in Febru-
ary.
Of the 72 eighth-grade
students from 13 different
schools who took part in the
tournament, our Taylor
Wendel ranked 8th place
overall and earned a spot in
the regional tournament.
In the tournament each stu-
dent rotated through three
rounds of writing competi-
tion. In each round, the stu-
dents were given a creative
writing prompt and forty min-
utes to complete a piece of
writing to turn in to the
judges. Each students writ-
ings were ranked in order by
his or her overall ability to
effectively and creatively ad-
dress the prompt. They were
also given quality points for
their work.
There were just over 80
eighth-graders participating in
the regional tournament held
at Minster Middle School in
March. While Wendel did not
earn one of the top overall
awards, she may still be able
to participate in the state tour-
nament to be held in Wooster
the end of May. Weigel said,
To earn a spot at the state
tournament, writers must fin-
ish in the top twenty percent.
While Taylor did not quite
make the cutoff, she did earn
a spot as an official alternate
should a qualifier be unable
to attend the event. In the
tournament competitions stu-
dents writings are judged on
creativity, originality, voice,
composition and mechanics.
Weigel said this was Fort
Recoverys first year with
POP. She said that leading up
to the tournaments, her team
had been meeting one or two
times a week to practice. I
gave them sample creative
writing prompts and 40
minutes to respond. Then
I gave them feedback as to
how to improve their writ-
ing, to work on grammati-
cal and spelling errors, and
we discussed ways to ef-
fectively incorporate more
figurative language into
their writing. We also cri-
tiqued past competition
winners to see which ele-
ments made the writings
good.
Weigel said that at this
point POP is strictly an
extra-curricular event at
Fort Recovery but some
of the strategies can be
helpful in the regular class-
room. I have noticed im-
provement in the teams
skills as we went along.
We got a late start this year,
but I anticipate a greater
degree of improvement
next year when we have a
longer period of time to pre-
pare. The kids really loved
the program. I imagine well
have more participation next
year, too, as the word
spreads.
The other county schools
do not currently have the POP
program.
Power of the Pen (POP) is
a non-profit educational orga-
nization with a home office in
Richfield, Ohio. The POP
w e b s i t e ,
www.powerofthepen.org,
says that, Because the ideas,
dreams and beliefs of todays
youth form the foundation of
tomorrows communities in
Ohio, Power of the Pen is
dedicated to helping young
people find and develop a cre-
ative voice that is uniquely
their own. It is a mission we
will realize when we inspire
every teacher and challenge
every student to truly embrace
the art of creative expression
through writing as a life skill.
POP offers the judgment of
the whole evaluation ap-
proach, meaningful awards or
recognition and pursuit of ex-
cellence.
The program has grown to
become one of Ohios largest
educational enhancement pro-
grams. More than 120,000
middle school students ben-
efited from Power of the Pen
instructional methodologies
this year, including more than
8,000 who competed in for-
mal Power of the Pen inter-
scholastic writing tourna-
ments. POP is made possible,
in large part, through grants
and contributions from those
who value educational excel-
lence.
Catholic Adult
Singles Club Events
The Catholic Adult Singles Club enables its members
to share, trust and enjoy the company of fellow single
adults through weekly activities. We are always inter-
ested in meeting new people to join our group. For more
information concerning our organization or any of the
following activities, call Becky Koeing at 419-204-3013.
*Sunday, June 7-Benedication at Retreat Center in
Maria Stein, Ohio.
*Sunday, June 14-Fort Wayne Childrens Zoo in Fort
Wayne, Indiana.
*Friday, June 19-Concert in the Van Wert Park in Van
Wert, Ohio.
*Saturday, June 27-Robert Rothchild Farms in Urbana,
Ohio.
For more information on any of these activities, please
call 419-204-3013.
Parkway Local
Schools Events
May 29: High School Track and Field Regional Meet at
Troy at 4 p.m.
June 1: Summer Physical Education begins.
June 12: Last day of Summer Physical Education.
Pictured are members of the Coldwater Power of the Pen enjoying their visit to COSI.
Pictured are Karla Borgerding, Lauren Rose, Courtney Kunk, Haley Fledderjohann,
Shannon Hess, Connor Stammen, Matt Kramer, Rachel Eichenauer, Brad Eckstein, Caleb
Siefring, Andrea Moorman and Ashley Backs.
THE MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE
Page 13 May 28, 2009 - |une 3, 2009
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Power of the Pen (POP) is
Ohios award-winning educa-
tional enhancement program
devoted to excellence in cre-
ative writing. In its 24th year,
one of its main aims is to help
seventh and eighth grade stu-
dents realize their highest aca-
demic achievement.
The programs benefits for
students include empower-
ment in writing at an early
age, the gaining of self-con-
fidence and the imparting of
a love for writing and reading
that identifies, challenges and
rewards gifted creative minds.
The program offers the oppor-
tunity for interscholastic writ-
ing events much like sports
offer that same interscholas-
tic opportunity. Each year par-
ticipants compete in a district
event and can move up to re-
gional and finally to the state
level.
Coldwater Middle School
has been involved in the
Power of the Pen program
since the early 1990s. I started
being involved when I came
to Coldwater, said Chris
Miller, senior English instruc-
tor. Judy Bruns was my men-
tor. Tessy Huwer, middle
school intervention specialist,
also works with me. I am the
coach, and Tessy and I act as
judges for the competitions.
Though we didnt win
anything this year, in both
2007 and 2008 we took four
trophies third place for sev-
enth grade at the district com-
petition and second at the
regionals in 2007, and in 2008
we placed first at the district
meet and third at the regionals
in the eighth grade, Miller
said. The kids love the pro-
gram. In a town known for its
sports, these kids get the rec-
ognition they deserve through
POP, Miller said.
Coldwaters Ashley
Backs, a seventh grader, said
about the program, I think it
is a lot of fun, and you can
meet a lot of new friends. And
you meet a lot of new people
from other schools at the com-
petitions. The writing helps
you to express your creativ-
ity.
Backs and other students
that participated in the pro-
gram went to school early one
morning a week. They were
given a word or a prompt
to write about. The instructor
read their stories and gave
them ideas and compliments
about what they had written.
Miller said though he him-
self hadnt been able to see
any direct improvement in the
students writing since he
teaches senior language arts
and doesnt get to see the kids
for about four years, All the
middle school teachers agree
that it does help, even if the
kids have to struggle with the
writing.
Reimbursement to cover
expenses comes from the
school and a local company.
CAP gives us $150 each year
for t-shirts, and the school
gives us $1,000 annually for
tournament fees and penal-
ties, Miller said.
Team members are Conner
Stammen, Shannon Hess,
Lauren Rose, Karla
Borgerding, Andrea
Moorman, Ashley Backs,
Haley Fledderjohann,
Courtney Kunk, Rachel
Eichenauer, Brad Eckstein,
Caleb Siefring and Matt
Kramer.
Fort Recovery Schools
Grades 1-8 Gifted Interven-
tion Specialist Marcia Weigel,
said, A generous contribu-
tion from our Academic
Booster Club has allowed our
eighth grade students to take
their creativity on the write
path as weve formed a cre-
ative writing team as part of
the Power of the Pen program.
We had several practice ses-
sions, and then Mallory Hull,
Grace Roessner, Sara
Schoenlein, Taylor Wendel
and Adam Westgerdes at-
tended the POP district tour-
nament at Mississinawa Val-
ley Middle School in Febru-
ary.
Of the 72 eighth-grade
students from 13 different
schools who took part in the
tournament, our Taylor
Wendel ranked 8th place
overall and earned a spot in
the regional tournament.
In the tournament each stu-
dent rotated through three
rounds of writing competi-
tion. In each round, the stu-
dents were given a creative
writing prompt and forty min-
utes to complete a piece of
writing to turn in to the
judges. Each students writ-
ings were ranked in order by
his or her overall ability to
effectively and creatively ad-
dress the prompt. They were
also given quality points for
their work.
There were just over 80
eighth-graders participating in
the regional tournament held
at Minster Middle School in
March. While Wendel did not
earn one of the top overall
awards, she may still be able
to participate in the state tour-
nament to be held in Wooster
the end of May. Weigel said,
To earn a spot at the state
tournament, writers must fin-
ish in the top twenty percent.
While Taylor did not quite
make the cutoff, she did earn
a spot as an official alternate
should a qualifier be unable
to attend the event. In the
tournament competitions stu-
dents writings are judged on
creativity, originality, voice,
composition and mechanics.
Weigel said this was Fort
Recoverys first year with
POP. She said that leading up
to the tournaments, her team
had been meeting one or two
times a week to practice. I
gave them sample creative
writing prompts and 40
minutes to respond. Then
I gave them feedback as to
how to improve their writ-
ing, to work on grammati-
cal and spelling errors, and
we discussed ways to ef-
fectively incorporate more
figurative language into
their writing. We also cri-
tiqued past competition
winners to see which ele-
ments made the writings
good.
Weigel said that at this
point POP is strictly an
extra-curricular event at
Fort Recovery but some
of the strategies can be
helpful in the regular class-
room. I have noticed im-
provement in the teams
skills as we went along.
We got a late start this year,
but I anticipate a greater
degree of improvement
next year when we have a
longer period of time to pre-
pare. The kids really loved
the program. I imagine well
have more participation next
year, too, as the word
spreads.
The other county schools
do not currently have the POP
program.
Power of the Pen (POP) is
a non-profit educational orga-
nization with a home office in
Richfield, Ohio. The POP
w e b s i t e ,
www.powerofthepen.org,
says that, Because the ideas,
dreams and beliefs of todays
youth form the foundation of
tomorrows communities in
Ohio, Power of the Pen is
dedicated to helping young
people find and develop a cre-
ative voice that is uniquely
their own. It is a mission we
will realize when we inspire
every teacher and challenge
every student to truly embrace
the art of creative expression
through writing as a life skill.
POP offers the judgment of
the whole evaluation ap-
proach, meaningful awards or
recognition and pursuit of ex-
cellence.
The program has grown to
become one of Ohios largest
educational enhancement pro-
grams. More than 120,000
middle school students ben-
efited from Power of the Pen
instructional methodologies
this year, including more than
8,000 who competed in for-
mal Power of the Pen inter-
scholastic writing tourna-
ments. POP is made possible,
in large part, through grants
and contributions from those
who value educational excel-
lence.
Catholic Adult
Singles Club Events
The Catholic Adult Singles Club enables its members
to share, trust and enjoy the company of fellow single
adults through weekly activities. We are always inter-
ested in meeting new people to join our group. For more
information concerning our organization or any of the
following activities, call Becky Koeing at 419-204-3013.
*Sunday, June 7-Benedication at Retreat Center in
Maria Stein, Ohio.
*Sunday, June 14-Fort Wayne Childrens Zoo in Fort
Wayne, Indiana.
*Friday, June 19-Concert in the Van Wert Park in Van
Wert, Ohio.
*Saturday, June 27-Robert Rothchild Farms in Urbana,
Ohio.
For more information on any of these activities, please
call 419-204-3013.
Parkway Local
Schools Events
May 29: High School Track and Field Regional Meet at
Troy at 4 p.m.
June 1: Summer Physical Education begins.
June 12: Last day of Summer Physical Education.
Pictured are members of the Coldwater Power of the Pen enjoying their visit to COSI.
Pictured are Karla Borgerding, Lauren Rose, Courtney Kunk, Haley Fledderjohann,
Shannon Hess, Connor Stammen, Matt Kramer, Rachel Eichenauer, Brad Eckstein, Caleb
Siefring, Andrea Moorman and Ashley Backs.
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The project was successful
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