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Governors Cup Regatta
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September 9,10
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September 9,10,11
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September 10,11
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By: Skeet Wolters
Is Baker Woods State Na-
ture Preserve Mercer Coun-
tys best kept secret? Coldwa-
ter resident Ron Westgerdes
thinks so. He serves as Baker
Woods volunteer employee
for the state and says, Baker
Woods is the best woods trail
foot path within a fty mile
radius. He would like to
see more visitors on the trail
enjoying the beauty and plea-
sure of the forested area. The
path is not overly maintained
and yet easily and safely
walked single le for a 1.25-
mile hike.
Walking sticks are avail-
able at the entrance of the
woods to assist in walking
the paths. Mr. Westgerdes
fashioned these sticks from
harvested saplings cut during
clearing for the trail.
There are three paths from
which to choose. The main
eastern edge path from north
to south, the Lela Mae Loop,
or the Pawpaw Loop. Both
loops take off from the main
path and are easy to navigate.
The Pawpaw Loop is a col-
lection of Pawpaw trees that
are especially plentiful this
year. Mr. Westgerdes has
placed wooden benches in
the area of each loop path for
the pleasure of hikers.
He has also added a Log
Book in a standing mail-
box for visitors to sign. His
original entry states, He has
been serving as volunteer
trail keeper for the woods
since February of 2009 and
has enjoyed every minute of
it.
Fall is probably the best
time to walk the paths to en-
joy the beautiful foliage but
winter would also be inter-
esting as deer tracks may be
found. Westgerdes spends
time walking the paths with
snowshoes to keep the paths
open and user friendly.
Spring will nd the grounds
carpeted with wildowers
while summer brings out the
mosquitoes that breed in the
swampy wet areas.
Baker Woods State Nature
Preserve is located north of
Coldwater at 4316 St. An-
thony Road. Parking is con-
veniently located near the
entrance. Hiking requires a
sturdy hiking shoe or sneak-
er. Long sleeves help to pro-
tect arms, a touch of insect
repellent and a hat to cover
the head. Good etiquette re-
quires leaving everything as
you nd it. Pack out what
you pack in. Pets are not per-
mitted.
Thank you Ms. Baker for
your vision and donation of
the woods. Thanks also to
Mr. Westgerdes for his con-
tinued dedication to the Bak-
er Woods Nature Preserve.
State Volunteer Employee:
Keeper of the Trail
Photo by Buck Hall
Ron Westgerdes resting on one of the two benches he has
created for the Baker Woods trails. He is holding an ex-
ample of one of the walking sticks also provided by him.
The Midwest America
Healing Field oat along
with this group of volun-
teers and committee mem-
bers have currently trav-
eled over 500 miles this
summer covering eastern
Indiana and Western Ohio.
From the rst week of June
and almost every weekend
thereafter these youngsters
have persevered through
the scorching temperatures
this summer and some of the
faster paced parades and fes-
tivals without a complaint.
Well maybe there was a
small sigh or two on those
exceptionally hot days but
they were soothed with a
chilled bottle of water or
gatorade.
But the summer isnt over
yet and there are still more
parades to go. Having both
family and friends that are
currently serving our coun-
try and our community they
hope to encourage everyone
to take part in thanking their
own heroes at this special
event.
The oat and the volun-
teers have been out promot-
ing the 10 day event taking
place this September 2nd
thru 11th in Jay County
Indiana, on the grounds of
Bearcreek Farms Resort.
The event is being held
to show Honor, Love, Re-
spect and Remembrance to
all those who serve or have
served our country and our
communities by their ser-
vice in the military, or as a
reghter, in law enforce-
ment or in the Emergency
Medical Service. Letting
them know they are not for-
gotten as well as providing
educational speakers and
demonstrations to help in-
form the public to the vari-
ous services they provide.
To nd out how to honor
your hero, volunteer or just
ask for more information
about the special 10 day
schedule, please contact the
MAHF committee:
Phone toll free: 1-877-
852-6102
How They Spent Their Summer Vacation
BBBS Rafe
Rake and Corn Picker reunite at farm market
Two individuals that en-
joyed a reunion last Saturday
at the Coldwater Farm Market
were Mr. Hay Rake and Mr.
Corn Picker. Both were made
at the Sycamore street facil-
ity of New Idea. Mr. Rakes
birthday dates back to 1951
and did not cause a big cel-
ebration at the time. He had
quite a few siblings making
their way into the farms and
ranches around the country
and each was a blessing by
making hay making a little
easier for the farmers. Mr.
Picker, on the other hand, ar-
rived later in that century and
along with his siblings caused
quite a stir by putting a lot of
people out of work. Prior to
Mr. Pickers arrival, all corn
was harvested by hand, put-
ting droves of people in the
eld shucking corn around
harvest time. Other siblings
of the picker family had
slowly made their way into
the American Farm scene but
none had created such a stir
by doing quality work in re-
cord times.
Both of these individuals
made their way around the
dealer markets and eventual-
ly arrived at the farm of Bob
Seeger just west of Coldwater,
where they worked diligently
most of their lives. They were
eventually relieved by larger,
faster, more advanced mod-
els and for the last few years
enjoyed the retirement shed
at the Bob Seeger farm. Bob
just recently released them
of their duties and they now
have joined the Agriculture
and Industrial Heritage Cen-
ter at the Old New Idea plant
where they will be training
the younger generation as to
how to make things right.
Both of these indi-
viduals wish to show others
who work today, that is you
are made right by people who
care, you too can enjoy a suc-
cessful and productive life.
They will both be available
for interviews next Saturday
and days to come at the Heri-
tage Center. Drop in some-
time and wish them well.
Youve seen Big Brothers
Big Sisters around at different
car shows and businesses all
summer selling Corvette raf-
e tickets. It is a 1995 Torch
Red Corvette with 22,760
miles. Also, it has an 8 cyl-
inder gasoline engine with
300 HP. In addition, it is a
two door and has a hatchback
body style. The red interior is
in excellent condition.
Sounds like a real beau-
tyYou can see the Torch
Red Corvette at Kroger in St.
Marys on Saturday, Septem-
ber 3, from 10:30 a.m. until
1 p.m. (unless we run out of
tickets before then). You can
purchase 1 ticket for $2 or 3
tickets for $5. The drawing is
on September 24 and this is
your last chance to purchase
tickets.
If you cant make it to
Kroger, the tickets are always
for sale at the Big Brothers
Big Sisters ofce, which is
located at 204 E. Spring St. in
St. Marys. Dont have time to
stop by the ofce to purchase
tickets, feel free to send a
check to P.O. Box 304, St.
Marys, OH 45885 with your
name, address, phone num-
ber, and the number of tickets
you would like to purchase.
The staff of Big Brothers Big
Sisters will ll out the tickets
for you and send you a re-
ceipt in the mail. Just remem-
ber that this is a great way
for you to get the Corvette of
your dreams while still help-
ing a great organization.
If you have any questions
or would like more informa-
tion, feel free to contact Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Mer-
cer, Auglaize, and Van Wert.
Our phone number is 419-
394-2990, and our e-mail
is ofce@bbbsma.com. All
proceeds benet Big Brothers
Big Sisters of Mercer, Aug-
laize, and Van Wert Counties.
Big Brothers Big Sisters is a
United Way Partner Agency.
Sister Regina Albers will
celebrate her 60th anniversa-
ry as a Sister of the Precious
Blood at St. Joseph Church in
Egypt on August 28 at the 8:45
a.m. Mass. An open house
will be from 1:30 - 4 p.m. in
the Egypt School House.
Sister Regina is the daugh-
ter of the late Henry and Mar-
cella Albers of Egypt. She
has three brothers and their
spouses, Norbert and Jean-
nette Albers of Carthagena,
Wilfred and Wilma Albers of
Celina, and Tony and Martha
Albers of Minster, and one
sister and spouse, Irene and
Urban Gehret of Versailles.
She graduated from the
University of Dayton and
taught at Holy Angels School
in St. Joseph, Missouri, St.
Christopher in Vandalia,
Ohio, St. Charles in Heart-
land, Wisconsin, and in Ot-
toville, Ohio, before working
12 years as a missionary in
Chile, South America. On her
return from Chile, she worked
as a Pastoral Minister at Holy
Angels Parish in Sandusky,
Ohio, and in St. Marys Par-
ish in Adrian, Michigan. She
now works as Curator of the
Museum and the Relics at the
Maria Stein Shrine of Holy
Relics in Maria Stein. She
also works, shares and prays
with the Hispanic community
of the area.
Sister Regina Albers Celebrating 60 Years
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Coldwater Public Librarys Storytime for children ages
3-6 will resume after Labor Day. It will be held on Tues-
days at 1:30 and Wednesdays at 6:00. Preregistration is re-
quested with forms available at the library. For more infor-
mation, contact the library at 419-678-2431.
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August 14 at his residence in Bridgeport, Texas.
He was born January 24, 1967, in Celina, to Ann Combs,
who survives in Celina, and the late Carl Thomas Tom
Combs.
He is also survived by his wife Michelle Combs and their
daughter Payton, Bridgeport, Texas; a daughter, Randi Combs,
Arlington, Texas; a son, Spencer Combs, Arlington, Texas; a
granddaughter, Hallie Bella Martinez; a step-son, Brendon
Johnson, Bridgeport, Texas; a brother and spouse, Steven and
Cristy Jacobs, Boyd, Texas; two sisters and spouses, Tonya
and Wayne Hearne, Fort Worth, Texas, and Laura and Joey
Kane, OFallon, Illinois; and aunts, uncles, and cousins in the
Celina area.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents.
He was self-employed at his business, Combs Construction,
Bridgeport, Texas. He attended Celina Schools and was a
member of the Baptist faith.
Funeral services were held August 20 at Hawkins Funeral
Home, Bridgeport, Texas. Plans for a memorial service to be
held in Celina at a later date are pending. Memorial donations
in memory of Tommy may be made to the Donors choice.
Louis William Doenges, 91, New Bremen, died at 8:30 p.m.
on August 21 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater.
He was born May 7, 1920, in St. Marys, to William J. and
Marie (Oldiges) Doenges.
On August 19, 1944, he married Lucille K. Huecker in
McCartyville, and she preceded him in death March 2, 2005.
He is survived by fteen children and their spouses, Susan and
James Wagner, Celina; Andrew and Jan Doenges, New Bremen;
Joseph and Sharon Doenges, Sugarland, Texas; Nancy and
Patrick Fitzgerald, Bowling Green; Fran and Mick Hanselman,
Ashtabula; William and Edith Doenges, St. Marys; Mark and Terri
Doenges, Wapakoneta; Rita and Ralph Tobe, Coldwater; Greg and
Carol Doenges, Philothea; Therese and Bill Pohlman, Versailles;
Edward and Marge Doenges, New Bremen; Kathleen and Rob
Tucker, Radford, Virginia; Barb Doenges, Kuwait City, Kuwait;
Jeff Doenges, Bethesda, Maryland; and Amy and Shawn Brady,
Springboro; 39 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; a brother,
Vernon Doenges, Wapakoneta; a sister and spouse, Mary Lee and
James Wissman, St. Petersburg, Florida; and a sister-in-law, Irene
Doenges, Minster.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and two
brothers, Walter Doenges and Jess Doenges.
He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II in the
Panama Canal Zone. He was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Catholic Church, Montezuma, a lifetime member of the Chickasaw
V.F.W., a former Franklin Township Trustee and a member of the
Mercer County Planning Commission. He was retired from the
former New Idea in Coldwater and was also engaged in farming.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. on August
26 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Montezuma, with Fr.
Rick Friebel, CPPS, ofciating. Burial will follow in Our Lady
of Guadalupe Cemetery, Montezuma, with full military honors.
Friends may call at the Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater on
August 25 from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. and on August 26 from 9 a.m.
to 10 a.m. Memorials may be directed to St. Peter Neurological
Center and State of the Heart Hospice. Condolences may be left at
hogenkampfh.com.
Frederick R. Gilleo, 80, Oakland, Michigan, died August
20 at his daughters residence in Celina, following an extended
illness.
He was born January 2, 1931, in Detroit, Michigan, to the
late Glen and Anna (Larkin) Gilleo.
He was married in 1984 to Nancy Podeski, and she preceded
him in death in October 2009.
He is survived by a daughter and spouse, Pam and Jerry
Fleck, Celina; two sons and spouses, Doug and Cindy Gilleo,
and Gene and Lisa Gilleo, all of Celina; a son, Willis Gilleo,
Celina; two sisters, Alma Gilleo, and Helen Chandler, both of
Michigan; six grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Gene Gilleo, and
two sisters, Caroline Robbins and Margaret Freeman.
He retired at age 70 from a Carbide Plant in Michigan after
38 years of employment. He was a seven year veteran of the
U.S. Air Force, stationed in Alaska.
Funeral services were held August 23 with Rev. Don
Clinger ofciating at W. H. Dick and Sons-Hellwarth Funeral
Home, Mendon. Celina American Legion Post #210 and
V.F.W. Post #5713 conducted military rites. Memorials may
be directed to State of the Heart Hospice. Online condolences
may be left at dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
Gerald H. 99 Knapke, 60, Maria Stein, died August 17
at his sisters residence.
He was born January 12, 1951, in Coldwater, to the late
Leander and Elenora (Hartings) Knapke.
He is survived by twin brother, Tom Knapke, Maria Stein;
a brother and spouse, Ivo and Pam Knapke, Maria Stein; four
sisters and spouses, Rosemary and Tony Fullenkamp, Ft.
Loramie, Rita and Bob Niekamp, New Bremen, Ann and David
Long, Findlay, and Emily and Charles Flanagan, Maria Stein;
a sister-in-law, Mary Knapke, Maria Stein; and 28 nephews
and nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Louis
Knapke, and a brother-in-law, Michael Koesters.
He was employed at Dynamic Weld, Osgood, and was a
longtime farmer. He was a 1969 graduate of Marion Local
High School.
Graveside services were held August 20 at St. John
Cemetery, Maria Stein. Condolences may be made at www.
hogenkampfh.com.
Donald H. Lefer, 82, Celina, died at 4:45 a.m. August
16, at Lima Memorial Hospital, Lima.
He was born February 9, 1929, in Celina, to the late
Howard and Opal (Lechliter) Lefer.
He was married December 29, 1979, to Carolyn Baucher,
and she survives in Celina.
He is also survived by a daughter, Carol Gorn, Bluffton,
South Carolina; a son and spouse, Dean and Sue Lefer,
Yorba Linda, California; two daughters and spouses, Pam and
Ed Pitionak, Hilton Head, South Carolina, and Shari and Scott
Shelby, Cincinnati; two sons, Mitchell Detrick, Celina, and
Douglas Detrick, Marietta, Georgia; 12 grandchildren; and 5
great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and rst wife,
Dorothy Sheets.
He worked for his father at Howard Lefer and Son
Construction. He owned and operated Lima Building Products
until he retired in 2000 and was a Boy Scout Master for
several years. He graduated from Celina High School. He
was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Celina, and
a member and treasurer of the Mercer County Sportsmens
Association.
Funeral services were held August 19 at the First
Presbyterian Church, Celina, with Rev. Jeff Conrad ofciating.
Burial followed in North Grove Cemetery. Memorial
contributions may be made to the First Presbyterian Church
or Mercer Health Home Care. Condolences may be made at
LHDfuneralhome.com.
Norman J. Severt, 83, Edgewater, Florida, died August
18, after an extended illness.
He was born October 20, 1927, in Carthagena, to the late
Henry and Marie (Saalman) Severt and Frances (Hemmelgarn)
Severt. From childhood he was raised by his uncle and aunt,
Joseph and Cecelia (Hausfeld) Severt.
He was married to Mary Ann (Kremer) Severt for 56 years,
and she survives in Florida.
He is survived by a daughter, Janet Severt, Orange City,
Florida; a son, David Severt, Sr., Rahway, New Jersey; a
daughter and spouse, Joyce and Don Parson, Port Royal,
Pennsylvania; seven grandchildren; a sister, Evelyn Braun,
Coldwater; a brother, Charles Severt, Columbus; two sisters
and spouses, Jane and Jerry Bertke, St. Marys, and Irene and
Larry Odoski, Black Mountain, North Carolina; and numerous
nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother, and
aunt and uncle.
He retired from Western Electric as a Purchase Products
Inspector. He served in the U.S. Navy. He was a member
of Sacred Heart Catholic Church, New Smyrna, Florida. He
was a past member of the Telephone Pioneers, the Elks, and
Habitat for Humanity, and recently volunteered for New
Horizons Service Dogs.
Family will receive friends at Holy Trinity Catholic Church,
Coldwater, at 10 a.m., followed by a Mass of Christian Burial
at 10:30 a.m. on August 27, with Fr. Barry Stechschulte
ofciating. Burial will follow in St. Anthony Cemetery, St.
Anthony. Memorials may be directed to the New Horizons
Service Dog Organization, 1590 Laurel Park Ct., Orange City,
FL 32763 or at www.nhsdi.org. Condolences may be left at
hogenkampfh.com.
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Damon Springer, 16, Celina, died August 15.
He was born October 24, 1994, in Knox County, Ohio, to
James Springer and Amy (Duane) Willey, and they survive.
He is also survived by a brother, Andrew Springer, Celina;
a sister, Beth Shafer, Celina; grandparents, Don and Dorothy
Springer, Celina, James Frye, Mt. Vernon, and Mike and
Bonnie Swingler, Howard; and great-grandparents, William
and Evelina Frye, Howard.
He was preceded in death by two uncles, Glen Willey and
Scott Springer; and two cousins, Monica Springer and Destiny
Springer.
He was a junior at Celina High School where he was a
wrestler and a member of the choir. He worked for his father
at Springer Tree Service. He liked to skateboard and was a
member of Hopewell Grange Jr. and attended Journey Church,
Danville.
Funeral services were held August 19 at Mt. Tabor Church
of God with Rev. James Keiser and Jason Springer ofciating.
Burial followed at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina.
Karl A. Willrath, 33, formerly of Celina, died August 19
at his residence in Bradford.
He was born July 22, 1978, in Frankfurt, Germany, to
Wayne E. and Marsha A. (Colson) Willrath, and they survive
in Celina.
He is also survived by his aunts and uncles and their
spouses, Gordon and Darcy Colson, New Braunfels, Texas;
Allan and Rose Colson, Fort Pierce, Florida; Randy and
Jan Colson, St. Marys; Diana and John Chaffee, Salinas,
California; Sheri and John Heeb and Robin and Mark Gilstrap,
all of Celina; and many cousins.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Edwin
and Crystal Willrath, and maternal grandparents, Donald and
Mary Colson.
He was employed as a diesel mechanic at Dayton Freight
in Huber Heights and had worked at the Celina Pizza Hut
during high school. He was a 1996 graduate of Celina High
School and attended the Hobart School of Welding in Troy.
He was a member of Grace Missionary Church, Celina.
Funeral services were held August 24 at W. H. Dick and
Sons - Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina, with Pastor Bob
Sweeney ofciating. Burial followed in Buck Cemetery,
Celina. Memorials may be directed to Cancer Association
of Mercer County. Onlince condolences may be left at
dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.
Ludwig Lutz Wuebker,
85, St. Henry, died at 2:40 a.m.
August 16, at Briarwood Village,
Coldwater.
He was born August 20, 1925,
in Carthagena, to the late John
and Helena (Selhorst) Wuebker.
He was married October 18,
1952, to Dolores Wolters, and
she survives in St. Henry.
He is survived by two sons
and spouses, John and Nancy
Wuebker, and David and Donna
Wuebker, all of St. Henry; three
daughters and spouses, Rose and Michael Moeder, St.
Henry, Rita and Stephen Giere, Westerville, and Alice
and Patrick Berning, McCartyville; a daughter-in-law,
Sharon Wuebker, St. Henry; 19 grandchildren; one great-
grandchild; a sister-in-law, Mildred Wuebker, St. Henry;
and a brother-in-law, Lavern Wolters, Coldwater.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Roger
Wuebker, a brother and spouse, Carl and Hilda Wuebker,
a brother, Raymond Wuebker; and in-laws, Mildred
and Jerome Selhorst, Lucille, Rudy and Mary Link, and
Alfrieda Wolters.
He was a lifelong farmer and a veteran of the US Army
serving during the Korean War. He was a member of St.
Aloysius Catholic Church, Carthagena, St. Lawrence Mens
Society, and Coldwater American Legion Post #470.
Mass of Christian Burial was held August 19 at St.
Aloysius Church, Carthagena, with Fr. Tom Hemm
officiating. Burial followed in St. Aloysius Cemetery,
Carthagena, with military honors. Memorials may be
directed to State of the Heart Hospice, 230 W. Main St.,
Coldwater, OH 45828. Condolences may be made at
hogenkampfh.com.
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From the archives of The
Mercer County Chronicle
10 YEARS AGO (2001)
Bruns Building and
Development celebrated
their 50th anniversary on
August 18, 2001, with a
crowd of over 600 visitors at
their business in Cranberry
Prairie. Bob Bruns and his
wife Flo and their seven sons
and one daughter are a living
witness to what you can do
with hard work, fair play and
a dedicated family.
The Coldwater Police
Department has purchased
two Iron Horse bicycles
which will be used to check
on local business places to
be sure their doors are locked
at night and also to patrol
on the grounds of Memorial
Park at night or during the
day.
25 YEARS AGO (1986)
Area high school football
teams are in their final week
of pre-season practice with
the 1986 season openers on
tap Friday night August 29,
when Coldwater travels to
Celina, Marion Local heads
to Versailles and St. Henry
plays host to Miami East.
The Community Hospital
Board of Governors elected
new officers at their regular
meeting August 20. Ed
Elking was elected president,
Ken Wuebker vice president,
Leroy Pohl secretary and
Gertrude Jamieson treasurer.
50 YEARS AGO (1961)
A new self service or
check out counter will be
in operation when Pearces
5 Cent to $1.00 Store has
its grand opening this
weekend. The store has been
completely remodeled since
the first of July.
Egypt and Riffle &
Brockman of Fort Recovery
won the right to play in the
finals of the Coldwater Slo-
Pitch tournament with wins
over St. Anthony and the
Coldwater VFW. The finals
of the 14-team tournament
will be played Friday night
under the lights at Memorial
Park.
I had a most enjoyable
time just the other day while
visiting Baker Woods. Just
north of Coldwater off St.
Anthony road you can enter
Baker Woods for a most
enjoyable hike through the
woods all the way to the
ending at Buscher road. It
was a pleasant trip with
several very large trees to
see. The ones I recognized
were the shagbark hickory
and I remembered from
my childhood just how
good the hickory nuts
are from this tree. Also,
along the paths you can see
several different species
of mushrooms, several in
very bright colors. The
woods is named after Lela
Mae Baker of Coldwater
who donated the property
to the Division of Natural
Areas and Preserves in
1992. A word of caution,
take along plenty of bug
spray, you will need it this
time of year. But even with
the mosquitoes it is a very
nice hike. Be sure and take
the kids as they will also
enjoy seeing the ora and
maybe some wildlife.
I watched some of the
MD Tournament and along
with the pleasant weather
saw some very good
softball. It was announced
this years money raised
will put the tournament
over the one million mark
for M.D. That is great
news and congratulations
to all the committees
through all the years that
worked so hard to make it
all worthwhile.
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Your 401(k) offers tax-deductible contributions, tax-deferred growth of
earnings potential and a variety of investment options so its a great tool
for building retirement savings. Yet like all tools, your 401(k) must be used
properly to get the best results. Thats why you should review your 401(k) at
least annually and make whatever adjustments are needed.
Depending on where you work, you may get some 401(k) review help
from your plan provider. But if that assistance isnt available, you might want to
consult with a financial professional to make sure youre getting the maximum
benefit from your plan.
As you begin to review your 401(k), your first question should probably
be this:
How much should I contribute? At the very least, try to put in enough to
receive your employers matching contribution, if one is offered. If you dont
earn this match, you are essentially walking away from free money. Beyond
this, though, the amount you put into your 401(k) might depend on what other
retirement savings vehicles you have available. For instance, if youre eligible,
you may also want to contribute to a Roth IRA, which offers tax-free growth
potential, provided youve had your account for five years and dont start
taking withdrawals until youre 59.
Of course, its not only how much you put into your 401(k) that determines
its success its also how you choose to allocate your investment dollars.
(Keep in mind that asset allocation does not guarantee a profit or protect
against loss.) Your 401(k) may have a dozen or more investment choices,
such as stock funds, bond funds and money market funds. To choose the right
investment mix, youll need to consider a variety of factors, including these:
Your age Generally speaking, the younger you are, the more
aggressive you can afford to be with your 401(k) investments, because
youll have decades in which to potentially overcome the inevitable down
periods of the market. As you get older, you may wish to invest somewhat
more conservatively, but youll still need some growth potential in your 401(k)
portfolio.
Your goals Everyone has different goals for retirement. You might
want to retire early and travel the world, while your co-worker desires to
work as long as possible and then, upon retirement, stay close to home and
pursue hobbies. Because you each have different goals, with different income
needs, you also may need to follow different investment strategies within your
401(k).
Your other retirement income sources If you have a variety of
retirement income sources a pension from another job, an IRA, a spouse
with generous retirement benefits you may need to invest differently,
perhaps less aggressively, than if you had fewer options for retirement
income.
Apart from putting away as much as you can into your 401(k) and
choosing the right investment mix, what else can you do to get the most out
of your plan? Heres a suggestion: If you have worked at various jobs and
acquired multiple 401(k)s, consider rolling them over into one account. You
might save money on fees and reduce paperwork, but more importantly,
youll be able to concentrate your resources and pursue a unified investment
approach, with your investment dollars working together toward your ultimate
retirement goals.
As you can see, a 401(k) review and rollover can reward you in many
ways so do whatever it takes to maximize your 401(k)s performance.
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You dont need to have young children to be keenly aware that weve
reached that back-to-school time of year. Whether youre shopping for
school supplies or not, you may want to take a cue from this season
to think about getting a little more education yourself specifically,
investment education.
Many people find the language of investing to be confusing, but with
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more you know about investing, the better off youll be because, in the
investment world as in other areas of life, knowledge is power.
So take just a few minutes to read more on these basic investment
concepts:
Growth You purchase some types of investments with the hope
that their value will rise over time. Of course, over the short term, the
prices of growth-oriented investments can and will fluctuate, sometimes
substantially, and the preservation of your principal is not guaranteed.
Income When you invest in income-oriented or fixed-income
vehicles, you receive income in the form of interest payments. The
market value of fixed-income investments can also fluctuate, but if you
hold them until maturity, you can generally expect to receive the original
principal value.
Investment risk When most people talk about investment
risk, they are usually referring to the possibility of losing money and
that is indeed an ever-present risk. But all investments carry some type
of risk. When you invest in fixed-income investments, for example, you
may incur interest rate risk the risk that the value of your investment
will drop if interest rates rise. Or you may encounter purchasing power
risk the risk that your rate of return may not keep up with inflation.
Risk tolerance Generally speaking, your risk tolerance refers
to what type of investor you are. If youre an aggressive investor, you
may be willing to accept greater risk in exchange for potentially higher
returns, whereas if youre a conservative investor, youll take lower
returns if you can receive greater preservation of principal.
Time horizon Your investment strategy will be partially based on
your time horizon the number of years in which you plan to invest.
Your time horizon will likely stretch into your retirement years.
Diversification Diversification is an important factor in investment
success. By spreading your investment dollars among an array of
investment vehicles, you can help reduce the impact of volatility on your
portfolio, although diversification, by itself, cant guarantee a profit or
protect against loss.
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area births
Baby Boy Brown
Michael and Trisha (Westgerdes) Brown, Fort Recovery,
announce the birth of a son, Wesley Michael Brown, at 2:29
p.m. August 2, at Mercer Health, Coldwater. He weighed 8
pounds 4 ounces and was 21 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Doug and Pam Westgerdes, Fort
Recovery. Paternal grandparents are Tim and Sue Brown,
Coldwater. Maternal great-grandparents are Arni and Viola
Westgerdes, Fort Recovery. Paternal great-grandparents are
Arthur and Veronica Hermiller, Coldwater.
Baby Boy Buckley
Chris and Michelle (Bensman) Buckley, Fort Recovery,
announce the birth of a son, Caden Christopher Buckley, at
2:46 p.m. July 28, at Mercer Health, Coldwater. He weighed 8
pounds 7 1/2 ounces and was 20 inches long.
He was welcomed home by two brothers, Jesse, age 15, and
Kolby, age 2.
Maternal grandparents are Morris and Karen Bensman, Fort
Recovery. Paternal grandparents are Tom and Lois Buckley,
Flushing, Ohio. Maternal great-grandparents are Leroy and
Rosemary Bensman, St. Henry. Paternal great-grandparent is
Hollis Kemp, Bethesda, Ohio.
Baby Girl Kahlig
Kyle and Lana (Ranly) Kahlig, Portland, Indiana, announce
the birth of a daughter, Bristol Sue Kahlig, at 4:14 p.m. August
10, at Mercer Health, Coldwater. She weighed 7 pounds 12 1/2
ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.
Maternal grandparents are Ron and Karen Ranly, Fort
Recovery. Paternal grandparents are Marv and Jayne Kahlig,
Portland, Indiana. Maternal great-grandparents are Ruth Etta
and Wilfred Ranly, Fort Recovery, and Onnalee Bickel,
Fort Recovery, and the late Ernest Bickel. Paternal great-
grandparents are Gregor Kahlig, Fort Recovery, and the late
Edna Kahlig, and Lucille Heinrichs, Coldwater, and the late
Bob Heinrichs.
Baby Girl Nichols
Les and Cheryl (Bettinger) Nichols, Rockford, announce
the birth of a daughter, Lindsay Ann, on August 13, at Mercer
Health, Coldwater. She weighed 8 pounds 9 1/2 ounces and
was 20 1/2 inches long.
She was welcomed home by siblings, Ciara, age 14, Kelsey,
age 8, Eddie, age 7, Audrey, age 5, and Megan, age 3.
Maternal grandparents are Carl and Ruth Bettinger,
Coldwater. Paternal grandparents are Norma Nichols,
Rockford, and the late John Nichols.
county school menus
Friday - Cheese pizza,
tossed salad w/ranch,
tropical fruit mix, whole
wheat crackers; Alternate
Line - popcorn chicken;
5A-Stage Line - potato
bar; Packers Zone - peanut
butter and jelly sandwich.
Monday - Sloppy joe
sandwich, seasoned potato
wedges, 100% fruit juice,
chocolate chip cookie bar;
Alternate Line - pizza;6A-
Stage Line - asian bar;
Packers Zone - cheese and
crackers.
Tuesday - Chicken
nuggets, California blend/
cheese, applesauce, w/g
peanut butter bread;
Alternate Line - same;
6A-Stage Line - submarine
sandwich; Packers Zone -
yogurt (one today).
Wednesday - Hotdog,
baked beans, fresh pear
slices, graham cracker;
Alternate Line - same;
6A-Stage Line - grilled
cheese; Packers Zone
- peanut butter and jelly
sandwich.
Coldwater Schools Lunch Menu August 26 - 31
Friday - Chicken Patty
/ Summer Sausage, Corn,
Peaches, Cake, Milk, Pasta
Bar-MS/HS
Monday - Popcorn
Chicken / Bologna, PB Bread-
MHS and Butter Bread-Ele,
Corn, Pineapple, Milk, Salad
Bar-MS/HS
Tuesday - Hot Dog /
Deli Turkey, Baked Beans,
Peaches, Cookie, Milk, Salad
Bar-MS/HS
Wednesday - Tenderloin
/ Summer Sausage, Green
Beans, Pears, Brownie, Milk,
Salad Bar-MS/HS
Thursday - Salisbury
Steak / Grilled Cheese,
Roll and Mashed Potatoes,
Applesauce, Yogurt, Milk,
Potato Bar-MS/HS
St. Henry Schools Lunch Menu
August 26 - September 1
Several New Bremen
businesses are having
a Time Out For Mom on
Monday morning, August
29. This event will give
each mom a relaxing sample
of area services for only
$35. Women will enjoy a
short session of yoga before
proceeding to a time of party
games, coffee and pastries,
a mini-pedicure and a
massage. This four-hour
event will begin at 8:15 at
the New Bremen Massage
Clinic. Come dressed for
yoga!
This event is limited
to 16 women so a quick
signup is needed for you
to get this much deserved
morning of fun! Sign up
and payment should be done
through Topsy Turvy Toys
in the Amsterdam Center.
Please call them at 419-629-
0000 to sign up. Businesses
providing their services
include both the New
Bremen Massage Clinic
and Topsy Turvy Toys as
well as New Bremen Coffee
Co., Kim One and the Hair
House.
The rst American Girl
meeting of the new year
will be held at 1 p.m. on
September 3 at New Bremen
Coffee Co. at 107 West
Monroe. No pre-registration
is needed. This event is best
for girls ages 5 through 12.
Questions can be answered
by calling 419-629-8009.
Time Out
For Mom
On September 11 at 6 p.m., area Fire Department members
will be serving up BBQ Chicken Dinners at the Parkway Local
School District. Drive up to the High School entrance for pick
up. Eat in or Carryout is available. PRE-SALE TICKETS
ONLY are now available for purchase at a cost of $6.75 per
meal with the deadline set for September 1. The meal consists
of barbeque chicken, applesauce, chips, dinner roll, and
bottled water. Contact an area Fire Department member or
call the Rockford Fire Department at 419-363-3611 and leave
a message. Please make checks payable to the Rockford
Fire Department. Fireghters from area re departments:
Chattanooga, Mendon, Ohio City, Rockford, and Willshire are
working in unison with this fundraiser and proceeds from the
meal will benet each of the re departments involved. Next
week look for more details about the benet concert event
planned before the meal, Honoring Our First Responders on
9/11. The concert event will be held at the Parkway Local
School District auditorium. Blair Carman and the Belleview
Boys are set to perform at 3:45 p.m. This will be a spectacular
event with many surprises in the mix! No tickets needed as
admission is by free-will donation.
Benet BBQ Chicken Dinner for
Area Fire Departments
More and more teens are reading the paper,
because they know its pretty cool to know
whats going on around town.
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Playsets
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Mowers
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419-331-LAWN
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The Hodge
Podge Store
With garage
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Elida, OH 45807
110
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Down Sound Town
1950 Elida Rd.
Lima, OH 45805
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M-F 10a-7p
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TVs - DVD
Remote start/alarms
Custom installation
Window Tinting
Custom Rim/Tire
Custom Graphics
Auto detailing
$
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ANY PURCHASE
OVER
$
100
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EXPIRES 7/31/10
Summers Landing
419-224-7676
Playsets
Playhouses
Porch Swings
Gazebos
OPEN
10am-5pm Daily
Closed Sunday
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1/2 off
$
10
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Elida Rd., Lima
Next to WENDYS
419-225-
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in time, relax by
the open fireplace
and enjoy the
aroma of the
awaiting home
style meal
prepared in 1800s
log home tucked
in at the edge of
the sugar bush
home grown produce,
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CLEARANCE
SCRATCH & DENT SALE
50-75% off
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419-224-4656
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the Region.
Exceeding Your
Expectations
Give us a call
and youll see why!
4611 Elida Road
Lima, OH 45807
(419) 331-4426
Now Available!
THE FLOWERLOFT
FLOWERS & GIFTS
Hollowell
Academy of
Dog Training
(419) 339-3208 (419) 339-7878
Puppy Kindergarten,
Obedience Agility,
Tracking & Rally-O,
Retrieving, Tricks,
Retail Pet Supplies
Neiderts
Mowers
Sales & Service

Elida, OH 45807
419-331-LAWN
RUBY
TUESDAY
We Cater
and Deliver!
Ian E. Murray
General Manager
Johnny Addington
Assistant Manager
W: 419-331-7829/ F: 419-331-7835
C: 419-509-4230
www.rubytuesday.com
The Hodge
Podge Store
With garage
sale prices.
Elida, OH 45807
110
Consignees
D S T
Down Sound Town
1950 Elida Rd.
Lima, OH 45805
331-1112
M-F 10a-7p
Sat. 10a-4p
www.dt-sounds.com
Mobile Audio
TVs - DVD
Remote start/alarms
Custom installation
Window Tinting
Custom Rim/Tire
Custom Graphics
Auto detailing
$
10
00
OFF
ANY PURCHASE
OVER
$
100
00
OR MORE
EXPIRES 7/31/10
Summers Landing
419-224-7676
Playsets
Playhouses
Porch Swings
Gazebos
OPEN
10am-5pm Daily
Closed Sunday
Buy one entree get
the 2nd entree
1/2 off
$
10
00
OFF
Elida Rd., Lima
Next to WENDYS
419-225-
PACK
Come step back
in time, relax by
the open fireplace
and enjoy the
aroma of the
awaiting home
style meal
prepared in 1800s
log home tucked
in at the edge of
the sugar bush
home grown produce,
7OOL|lda kd. L|lda, Oblo 4O7
413-3-237
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5217 Tama Road
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419-S6S-22S0
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Ive Found
My Calling

I may have found my
calling. It seems many
people have talents,
connections, or power
that they can use to help
others. I have none of
these. But I recently
discovered that if you
need someone to share a
glass of wine, Im your
woman. Ive always
considered myself a good
listener and think I have
a compassionate heart.
As do many mothers,
Ive often wondered why
my children dont listen
to my suggestions. My
sister pointed out that
my track record isnt
the best. Good point; I
have done some dumb
things. So maybe there
is a reason why people
dont take my well meant
advice. Once in awhile,
I may hit a lucky streak
and have some wisdom,
but most of the time,
my ideas are about as
brilliant as Winnie the
Poohs. Knowing that I
might have something
to offer though, puts
a new perspective on
things. I probably should
be ready at all times.
When the phone rings,
I must be prepared to
act. I wonder if this is
how Batman felt when
the Batphone rang. Not
that I consider myself in
superhero category, but I
try to take my missions
seriously. I could never
be a first responder or
run with a squad. Im
too squeamish and just
not smart enough to pass
those tests. And forget
anything that requires
physical strength. My
daughter could beat me
in arm wrestling when
she was eight! But its
nice to know that I may
be able to give something
back. That whole pay it
forward idea intrigues
me. Ive been on the
receiving end many times
and would like to do
my part to continue the
chain. So if you need to
commiserate or just want
to share those vacation
photos, Ill be there. Call
me if you want to finish
that bottle of wine. I also
love coffee, like those
colorful fruity drinks
with umbrellas, enjoy a
nice glass of iced tea,
and prefer Diet Coke to
Pepsi. I could probably
even be talked into
drinking a beer. This is
Mercer County after all.
Keep Smiling.
Town, Dog Town,
Frogtown, or
Cassella?

Ray Feltz, born in 1906,
saw an era from horse and
buggies through automobiles
and planes to watching the
U.S. land Astronauts on the
Moon! Ray was talented
in engineering and inventing
and building models, e.g. the
Speicher Trencher, steam
engines, and other machinery.
Ray was equally talented
in the arts, e.g. his reverse
paintings painted on the back
of three layers of glass.
Ray attended the Cassella
grade school and worked in
the family Blacksmith Shop
and for area farmers, until
1923 when he worked at
Mersmans. After marrying
Olive Bensman in 1929,
they lived in Celina and then
moved to Cassella. Ray
worked at New Idea Co.,
1937-1947, and then went to
Pax Steel until 1961. Next
he worked a decade at S
& K Metal Products, until
he retired in 1971. After
retirement, Ray volunteered
with the Mercer County
Historical Society at the
Mercer County Historical
Museum for another couple
of decades.
Ray loved history, and
he told me story after story,
while he was working at the
Museum. One afternoon,
he was telling me about the
communities at Cassella,
locally called Dogtown,
Frogtown and Town.
Town was the name of
the Village where Cassella
now stands on St. Rt. 119
and Cassella-Montezuma
Road.
Dogtown was the
name of the village a quarter
of a mile west of Town,
on St. Rt. 119, where Ray
Feltz, Clarence Feltz, Walter
Schmiesing and Bill Nagel
lived in the 1980s.
Frogtown was the
village a half mile west of
Town, on St. Rt. 119 and
Stelzer Road. On the NE
corner was a cane mill owned
by John Grievenkamp, which
Frank Feltz later bought and
moved to Town. It was
an open copper pan with six
compartments. They cooked
the molasses step by step in
the rst four compartments.
The last two steps were for
nishing; they cooked it at
232 degrees plus. On the NW
corner of the intersection was
a sawmill owned by John
Link. On the SW corner
stood a big brick store owned
by Herman Cron. There was
a pond on the west side of
the store. Several houses
stood west of the pond; all
of the old houses were gone
by the time Ray was telling
this story. On the SE corner
of the intersection stood a
saloon, which was also gone
by that time.
Signs of Town,
Dogtown, and Frogtown
have all disappeared. A
few of the old homes still
stand. New homes and new
businesses are now a part of
Cassella. Two books reect
the history of Cassella.
Ray and Rita (Ranly)
Flaute, volunteers at the
Mercer County Historical
Society and Museum, worked
with other Church Members
in planning the Cassella
history book, Nativity of
Blessed Virgin Mary, 1847-
1997. I would suggest that
this is the most complete
history of Cassella, to have
been written.
Father Ernie Ranly,
C.PP.S., Rita (Ranly) Flautes
brother, wrote a history book,
highlighting his life while
growing up near Cassella:
Pick Up Stuff; Family Farm
Life. This delightful book
gives insight into the daily
activities on a farm this past
century. When I read this
book, I felt as if I were right
there, enjoying life with his
family, as they faced their
daily chores, challenges, and
family laughter.
No matter what the
name, Town, Dog Town,
Frogtown, or Cassella, the
Village has a rich history.
[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.]
Ray Feltz, former
Cassella Resident
fort notes
by Betty Lou Denney/Hall
Whats Happening around
the Fort..

Timothy N. Baucher,
originally from the rural Fort
Recovery area, passed away at
his residence in Millersburg,
Indiana, on July 23. He is
survived by his wife Sandy
Johnson Baucher, originally
from Portland, Indiana, and
two children Brandie and Matt.
Tim was the son of Morris and
Leora Baucher and they are
both deceased. He is survived
by the following siblings:
Becky, Julie, Candy, John, and
Sam, all from Fort Recovery;
Deb and Sara from Virginia;
Steve from Dublin, Ohio;
Joe from Goshen, Indiana;
Phil from Jackson Center,
Ohio; and Paul of Millerburg,
Indiana. The cause of death
was not determined.
The St. Peter Neurological
Centers winning number for
the last two weeks were: 844
won by Henry Langenkamp
of St. Henry and 713 won by
Nick Koesters of St. Henry.
THOUGHT FOR THE
WEEK: The famous M&Ms
candy was started in the 1930s
when Forrest Mars, Sr. got the
idea from the soldiers in Civil
War who carried chocolate
pellets covered with a hard
candy shell to prevent them
from melting. The M&M
name came from two giants
in the candy industry, Forrest
Mars, son of candy magnet
Frank Mars and Bruce Murrie,
son of Hersheys Chocolate
president. Why name the
flagship confection after
a rival? First of all, Bruce
Murrie owned 20 percent of the
stake in the M&M project and
Hershey controlled most of the
American wartime chocolate
ration. So most of the original
M&M candy was made from
Hershey Chocolate.
UNTIL NEXT WEEK,
REMEMBER: Be happy, love
one another and remember that
there is a miracle out there that
can change your life.
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Sports Sports
GIRLS GOLF
Coldwater and St. Henry
each picked up dual match
wins last week as the lady
Cavaliers beat Lincolnview
and the lady Redskins got
past Indian Lake.
At Hickory Sticks Golf
Course, Kelsey Koesters
shot a 40 as the orange and
black got past the Lady
Lancers 201-221. Alison
Griesdorn chipped in a 53
for the Cavaliers followed
by Michelle Bohman and
Morgan Homan with a 54
each.
St. Henry won on a fth
person tie breaker at Red
Hawk Run Golf Course as
the lady Redskins and Indian
Lake each shot a 186.
Morgan Breitigam shot a
41 for the lady Redskins
with Emily Albers and
Megan Brockman chipping
in a 46 and 49, respectively.
Haley Hogenkamp also had
a 50 for St. Henry.
BOYS GOLF
Fort Recovery rolled
to a 164-206 win over
Lincolnview at Hickory
Sticks Golf Course as Jared
Kahlig and Derek Rammel
each posted a 39 on the day.
Elijah Kahlig and Shawn
Roessner also had a 43 for
the Indians with Gage Retz
carding a 46 and Hayden
Pottkotter chipping in a 49.
Celina took 14th place
at the Kalida Invitational
at Country Acres Golf
Course with a 362 on the
day. Alex Ray had an 87 for
the Bulldogs followed by
Brandon Casto (91), Kaleb
Kuhn (92) and Ryan Miller
(92).
TENNIS
Celina recorded a 3-2 win
over Greenville in action at
the Booster Club Courts last
week. Emily Zender was the
lone singles player to post
a victory, winning 7-5, 3-6
and 6-2. Samantha Manci
and Katie Kerr recorded a
doubles victory as did Alison
Laux and Leah Rose.
Sasha Jenkins also won
in a junior varsity singles
match as did the doubles
pairs of Elise Elston and
Emily Nighswander, Leslie
Gudorf and Kaylee Gardner,
Andrea Martinez and Brooke
Sutter along with Janki Patel
and Leah Zuecher.
Sports updates
Celina took 14th place in
the Bulldog Invitational at
Foxs Den Golf Course over
the weekend. St. Henry also
nished 15th in the tournament
while Coldwater ended up 18th
and Marion Local was 20th.
Alex Ray carded an 80
to lead the green and white
followed by Brandon Casto
(82), Ryan Miller (85) and
Kaleb Kuhn (95).
Danny Liette led the Flyers
with an 85 and Reggie Wendel
chipped in a 91. Cameron
Schemmel and Dylan
Platfoot added a 95 and 98,
respectively.
For St. Henry, Nate Clune
paced the Redskins with an 81
followed by Seth Watercutter
(84), Evers (89) and Brian
Kremer (89).
Scoring for the orange and
black were Alex Bruggeman
(88), Jordan Diller (89), Travis
Goettemoeller (92) and Mitch
Diller (98).
In action at Delphos
Country Club, Parkway
dropped a 177-180 decision to
Fort Jennings.
Jordan Bollenbacher shot
a 40 to lead the Panthers with
Brian Schatzer adding a 41.
Jeremy Tribolet and Kameron
Roehm added a 49 and 50,
respectively.
At the Mercer County
Invitational, Parkway claimed
the championship by nipping
St. Henry 338-347 at Foxs
Den Golf Course.
Celina nished third at 349
followed by Coldwater (360),
Marion Local (363) and Fort
Recovery (368).
The Panthers Brian
Schatzer took medalist honors
on the day with a 74 with
Jordan Bollenbacher adding
an 82. Tommy McDonough
(83), Jordan Stephenson (99)
and Jeremy Tribolet (99)
completed the black and gold
scorers.
Alex Wilker carded
an 86 to lead the Redskins
followed by Brian Kremer
(86), Nate Clune (87) and Seth
Watercutter (88).
For the Bulldogs, Alex Ray
was the low man with an 84
while Brandon Casto chipped
in an 86. Kaleb Kuhn and
Ryan Miller added an 88 and
91, respectively.
Jordan Diller paced
Coldwater with an 82 and
Mitch Diller posted an 85.
Alex Bruggeman and Travis
Goettemoeller ended with a
93 and 97.
Danny Liette and Reggie
Wendel each had an 82 for the
Flyers, who also received a 90
from Dylan Platfoot and a 109
by Andy Kremer.
Boys Golf
Celina took 15th in the
season Deance Invitational
at Eagle Rock Golf Club on
Monday.
The Bulldogs nished with
a 380 on the day, led by an 87
from Alex Bay. Ryan Miller
(96), Kaleb Kuhn (97), Brandon
Casto (100) and Stephen Fleck
(104) completed the eld for
the green and white.
St. Henry and Parkway each
participated in the Allen East
Invitational at Lost Creek with
the Redskins nishing second
and the Panthers taking fourth.
The Panthers Brian
Schatzer shot a 78 while Jordan
Bollenbacher added a 79. St.
Henrys Nathan Clune and
Justin Mescher posted an 87
each.
Parkway also participated in
the second Mustang Invite and
nished seventh at Colonial
Golfers Club.
Bollenbacher and Schatzer
each carded a 79 for the
black and gold with Jordan
Stephenson and Jeremy
Tribolet adding a 93 and 99,
respectively.
Marion Local posted a 191-
210 win over Mississinawa
Valley last week behind a 47
each from Cameron Schemmel
and Danny Liette. Reggie
Wendel and Dylan Platfoot each
carded a 49 for the Flyers.
St. Henry took the runner-
up slot in the Lincolnview
Invitational at Hickory Sticks
Golf Course with a 347 behind
champion Ottoville (333).
Nate Clune posted an 83
for the Redskins followed by
Jordan Rammel (84), Wilker
(89) and Mescher (91).
Parkway finished fourth
in a quadrangular match with
Lincolnview, Crestview and
Mississinawa Valley.
The Lady Lancers posted
a 231 to nip Van Wert
County rival Crestviews
235. Mississinawa Valley
was third at 282 and the
lady Panthers posted a 301.
Cierra Coffman carded
a 59 for the black and gold
while Amy Roth and Brenna
Brazle each added a 71.
Girls Golf
St. Henry posted a
210-216 win over Marion
Local in Midwest Athletic
Conference girls golf
action at the Mercer County
Elks Golf Course Monday
afternoon.
The lady Flyers Kristen
Subler claimed medalist
honors with a 48 while St.
Henrys Morgan Breitigam
shot a 49.
Other Redskins scores
included Emily Albers
(51), Haley Hogenkamp
(53) and Taylor Koesters
(57). Elizabeth Rutschilling
(55), Mindy Puthoff
(56) and Kelsey Smith
(57) completed the Flyer
scorers.
St. Henry took tenth place in
the season opening Lady Bucc
Invitational at Echo Hills Golf
Course in Piqua on Monday.
The lady Redskins carded
a 431 on the day, led by a
105 from Emily Albers. Morgan
Breitigam added a 108 for the
red and white while Haley
Hogenkamp and Taylor Koesters
each chipped in a 109.
Marion Local, Celina,
St. Henry and Parkway all
participate in the Celina
Invitational last week at Foxs
Den Golf Course.
Lima Shawnee captured the
event with a team score of 337
while the lady Flyers were the
top local squad, taking fourth
at 430. St. Henry carded a 440
followed by the host Bulldogs
(443) and lady Panthers (558).
Elizabeth Rutschilling
paced the blue and gold with a
104 while Kristen Subler and
Kristen Kemper added a 107
each. Morgan Breitigam had a
103 to lead the lady Redskins
with Emily Albers shooting a
107.
Megan Stetler and Kaylee
Ross paced the green and white
with a 103 and 106, respectively,
while Jennifer Schatzer posted a
112 for Parkway.
In a dual match, Fort Loramie
used the fth golfer tiebreaker to
defeat Coldwater.
Each squad nished with
a 193 but the Redskins fth
person had a 54 compared to
the lady Cavaliers fth person
posting a 72.
Kelsey Koesters carded a 39
to lead the orange and black
with Alison Griesdorn carding
a 50. Michelle Bohman and
Morgan Homan added a 51 and
53, respectively.
At the Lady Tiger Tee
Invitational, Marion Local took
fth while St. Henry was 12th
and Parkway took 13th.
Subler paced the blue and gold
with a 104 while Rutschilling
posted a 107. Breitigam had a
109 to pace the Redskins and
Taylor Koesters carded a 115.
Cierra Coffman shot a 117 to
lead the black and gold.
Celina nished in 12th place
at the Deance Lady Bulldog
Invitational at Auglaize Golf
Course.
The lady Bulldogs posted a
459 on the day, led by Kailee
Ross with 108 and Megan
Stetler at 113. Erica Bishop
(118), Camille Smith (120) and
Johna Walls (151) rounded out
the lady Bulldog lineup.
St. Henry took fourth at
the Lady Lancer Classic while
Celina was fourth and Parkway
took seventh. The lady Redskins
B team also nished fth.
Morgan Breitigam paced the
lady Redskins with a 96 with
Taylor Koesters and Megan
Brockman adding a 107 each.
Emily Albers and Nora Dorner
chipped in a 115 and 117,
respectively.
For Celina, Kailee Ross had
a 100 and Megan Stetler and
Erica Bishop each posted a 106.
Camille Smith and Baylee Casto
added a 113 and 129 for the
Bulldogs.
Haley Hogenkamp took top
honors for the St. Henry B
team at 103 and Hannah Clune
added a 107. Other golfers
included Kelly Siefring (111),
Shannon Huelskamp (115),
Hanna Tumbusch (121) and
Schneider (118).
Cierra Coffman led the
Panthers at 101 followed by
Jennifer Schatzer (105), Amy
Roth (119) and Brenna Brazle
(138).
Coldwater recorded a 204-
270 win over Mississinawa
Valley at The Elks Golf Course.
Taylor Koesters took medalist
honors with a 44 followed by
Michelle Bohman with a 50 and
Alison Griesdorn chipped in a
53.
Marion Local took sixth place
in the Arcanum Invitational at
Beechwood Golf Club.
Kristin Subler posted a 101 to
lead the lady Flyers with Kelsey
Smith carding a 110. Elizabeth
Rutschilling and Mindy Puthoff
chipped in a 113 each for Marion
Local.
TENNIS
Celina opened the season with a 5-0 blanking of Sidney in
action at Booster Club Courts last week.
Samantha Manci, Emily Zender and Miranda Werling all
posted victories in singles by scores of 6-0 and 6-0.
The rst doubles team of Brianna Beougher and Katie Kerr
recorded a 6-1, 6-0 win while the second doubles team of
Allison Laux and Elyse Elston posted a 6-3, 6-1 victory.
Coldwater enters its third season of varsity girls soccer coming off
of an 8-17-5 record a year ago.
The lady Cavaliers welcome back 13 letter winners from that squad
with four seniors leading the way.
Midelder Carly Schlater, midelder Abbey Kunk, midelder
Chelsea Raymond and defender Haley Wolf look to lead the orange and
black to an improved season.
Junior midelder Carly Hoying and junior goalkeeper Krista
Wellman also come back for the lady Cavaliers.
We have a great work ethic and we are athletic, noted Coldwater
head coach Scott Brinkman.
Brinkman is concerned with a lack of experience overall for the
local squad and feels the team must continue to improve fundamentally
this year.
Other seniors on the roster include Rose Kahlig, Katie Gengler,
Bridgette Kremer, Bridget Tebbe, Chelsea Muhlenkamp, Taylor
Schmit and Ashley Giere. Overall, the Coldwater roster includes 30
players.
Girls soccer preview
Observations..... by John Bruns
OFF THE
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NOT THE BEST WEEK
The economic news from
around the world has not been
good recently, but that has not
been new news for some
time. I often wonder if the
vast array of economic expert
commentators I see on televi-
sion really know how to bal-
ance their own checkbooks.
I have noticed more of the
experts are younger women
who are pleasant to look at
if not to hear. Economic
gloom has been plentiful and
unfortunately will be here to
stay for some time, but it was
incidents in the international
sports scene that were excep-
tionally ugly last week.
The most widely reported
problem in a game occurred
in an exhibition basketball
game between Georgetown
and a Chinese national team.
The NCAA does permit col-
lege teams to periodically trav-
el overseas to play exhibition
basketball against teams from
outside the States. United
States coaches like the concept
because it exposes their stu-
dent athletes to another culture
and the fact that their kids get
extra practice and scrimmage
time is nice also. It also sup-
posedly promotes good will
between countries by means
of friendly competition and
good sportsmanship. The cur-
rent Chinese team had been
ne d recently for ghting and
improper conduct, but as is
normal, no one really knows
who or what started the ght
between the teams. Players
exchanged punches and kicks.
Fans contributed with thrown
bottles and chairs and the game
was canceled with a tie score
in the second half. Not a great
deal of international good will
was achieved during that one.
A soccer match in
Brussels, Belgium, was
recently stopped for a period
of time by the referee. I am
told it is not uncommon for
fans of the opposing team
to station themselves behind
the other goalie and attempt
to distract the player with
taunts. The goal keeper in
this contest was Japanese
and the fans chanted
Kawashima - Fukushima,
the site of the earthquake
and tsunami where over
20,000 of his countrymen
were killed. The goalie was
in tears and said the fans
could say anything else, but
not that.
In Mexico City another
Division I soccer game was
stopped when a gunght
broke out just outside the
stadium between a police
patrol and possible elements
of a drug cartel. Players and
ofcials ran for cover and
hundreds of fans ran onto the
eld, avoiding the area of the
gunre.
Certain things, like sweet
corn and sports, are much
better if purchased and con-
sumed locally. Our local
high school football starts
tomorrow and the other fall
sports are in full gear.
Calebs Crossing
By: Geraldine Brooks
Reviewed by: Norma
Skeet Wolters
Library Assistant
Two things drew me to
Calebs Crossing and
that included my interest in
historical ction and books
about strong women. Both
delivered a powerful story
that kept my attention to
the end. I equally read and
listened to this book on audio
C/D. The reader did an
excellent job of making the
story so real and convincing.
I will look for more books
narrated by Jennifer Ehle.
She has a quiet, slow,
melodious voice that was
perfect for this novel.
Bethia Mayeld is the
daughter of a missionary
whose family resides
on the island of todays
Marthas Vineyard when
it was inhabited by the
Wampanoag Indian tribe.
It is 1665 and Bethia
learns the native language
by secretly listening and
observing her father teach
her brother, Makepeace.
Bethia is very quick witted
and learns easily in a time
when women are expected
to be keepers of the home
and child bearers. Bethia
meets the native Caleb while
both were foraging for food
and rewood in the wilds of
her home. They are young
preteens and become best of
friends while he teaches her
many things and aids her in
her exploration. This time
in the book was one of my
most memorable as I can
imagine the two developing
a friendship as they hike
and explore the shore and
woods.
Bethias father tutors
Caleb and she looks forward
to each visit to their home.
Her brother and Caleb,
the rst Native American
to do so, enter Cambridge
to prepare for studies at
Harvard. The father passes
away and Bethia must
leave Marthas Vineyard
to become an indentured
servant in the headmasters
home. This permits her
brother to attend the school.
The brother is not the scholar
that Caleb is and he struggles
at the school. Bethia loves
learning, and positions
herself to eavesdrop in on
the classes thus continuing
her education. Political
principles come to play a
part in the schools decision
on the top graduate and
Caleb is not permitted to be
the top student because he is
of Indian descent.
True is the fact that a
Wampanoag Tribe member
did attend and graduate from
Harvard in the late 1660s but
other than that the author has
created a believable story
of what ifs and what might
have been.
Many historical
happenings are woven into
the story that covers two
generations. The ending is
unsettling, but given the
times, probably close to
what might have happened.
I highly recommend the
novel Calebs Crossing
and encourage all to give
contemplation to just what
Caleb crossed to and the
deep thought that goes
with it. Each must decide
for himself. Calebs
Crossing is located in the
new ction of the library and
on audio C/D.
The Stateline Writers
Club will present Creating
Your Family Legacy, Story
by Story at the St. Henry
Library on Saturday,
September 10, at 10 a.m.
A step-by-step process
led by Eileen Whitsett will
be shared with attendees
on how to create ones
own family legacy. Some
of the members will share
their best family stories as
further inspiration.
The library is located
at 200 East Main Street.
Refreshments will be
served.
For more information,
contact Secretary/PR
Gretchen Bollenbacher,
419-363-2692 or fgboll@
watchtv.net.
Stateline Writers to present
how to create family legacy
Stateline Writers
Clubs Eileen Whitsett
is pictured in a recent
presentation discussing
a step-by-step process
that will teach interested
persons how to create a
family legacy.
news from st. henry
The St. Henry K of C Hall
is still in need of donations,
large or small, for the graphic
sign in front of the Santa
house. The September start
date is nearing and your
contribution will be greatly
appreciated.
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.
The St. Marys Tri-Squares,
a western square dance club,
held their monthly dance on
Saturday, July 23, at the St.
Marys Zion Lutheran Church.
Ed Heuker was the caller and
Phyllis Hathaway cued the
rounds. Host couples were
Rick and Belinda Nagel and
Dave and Rose Coleman.
There were 85 dancers with
guests from Bellefontaine,
Kettering, Springeld and
others with no club. The Dee
Dee Dougherty dance was
held on August 12 with 63
attending. Out next scheduled
dance is August 27 at the
Zion Lutheran Church from
8 - 11 p.m. Homer Magnet
will be the caller and Elaine
Winthrow cueing the rounds.
All western square dancers
are welcome.
The club will have lessons
starting September 25 from
6 - 8 p.m. at Ed Heukers
garage on Kimberly Court
in New Bremen. The rst
two lessons are free. Contact
numbers for more information
are 419-629-2206, 419-394-
3276, 419-657-2346, or 419-
753-2411.
St. Marys Western
Square Dance Club
The August 10 meeting was
called to order by President
Cindy Koester. Absent ofcers
were Tracie Brown, Joyce
Dwenger, Irene Seitz and Edna
Stout. Motion was made and
passed to make a donation to
the Coldwater MDA Softball
Tournament. Tara Homan was
drawn for the Cracker Jack and
Dorothy Wendel won the Pot of
Gold jackpot and Rita Buening
won the 50/50 drawing.
The next District 22
Auxiliary meeting is scheduled
to be held at Minster on Sunday,
September 11 at 2 p.m. Also, the
Auxiliary District 22 is planning
a SOCIAL GATHERING
as a Charity Fundraiser at
Wapakoneta on September 24
between 4 p.m. - 7 p.m., for
members and their spouses.
Please contact Secretary Edna
Stout by September 17 if you
wish to attend or if you have
any questions.
Please note that the
Auxiliary will be meeting
at 7:30 p.m. rather than at 8
p.m. on September 14 and
September 28 as a trial period.
A vote will be taken at the
September 28 meeting whether
to permanently change the
starting time. Reminder that the
Auxiliary meetings are held on
the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of
each month.
The Eagles Club Family
Picnic will take place on Sunday,
August 28. Also, a couple of
future dates to mark on your
calendar are: November 16 for
the Anniversary carry-in (dine-
in @ 7 p.m.) and December
3 for the Auxiliary Christmas
Party.
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FARM EQUIPMENT
When two-time NASCAR
Cup Champion Tony Stewart
purchased Eldora Speedway
from the legendary Earl
Baltes in the Fall of 2004,
he confessed that he had big
shoes to fill. He admitted
that no one could completely
duplicate the Baltes style, but
Stewart set out on a mission
to preserve the famed Eldora
Experience as much as he
could, with continued respect
for the foundation that Baltes
had built Eldora upon.
Aware of Baltes flair for
the unheard of, Stewart and
his Eldora team announced
earlier this year a new
concept for dirt Late Model
racing a three-wide start
coming down for the green
flag, with up to 33 cars in the
field. Both ideas represent
firsts for Eldora.
Appropriately enough,
as a tribute to the 90-year
old Baltes, this race will
be conducted as part of
the annual Baltes Classic
on Sunday, September
4. Stewart introduced the
Baltes Classic in 2008 as his
way to give annual tribute to
renowned man who almost
single-handedly turned
a cornfield into the most
prominent grassroots facility
in the Nation. At that time,
Stewart unveiled a life-
style bronzed sculpture of
Earl and his wife Berneice,
which sits at the entrance
of the speedway, to forever
welcome fans to Eldora.
With WIX Filters on
board as sponsor of the
UMP (United Midwestern
Promoters) sanctioned event,
Stewarts promotional team
came up with 33 as the
common denominator for the
unique event. The race will
go 33 laps, start 33 cars,
pay $3300 to win and $330
minimum to start.
Stewart quipped, now
THIS is something that Earl
would be doing if he still had
control of Eldora, and were
excited about the buzz it has
created among the racing
fraternity and its fan base.
It is truly hard to come up
with an idea that Earl hasnt
already tried, but were
convinced this is something
that definitely complements
the Baltes flair.
Apprehension personifies
the mood of the drivers,
as is always the case when
something new is introduced.
To ease the concerns
somewhat, the start of the
event will move from the exit
of turn four to the middle of
turns three and four. This
move will allow the teams
to progress up to speed in a
safer manner, rather than full
bore out of the turn.
For the drivers, it will be a
full points event towards not
only the Sunoco American
Late Model Series title, but
the coveted Eldora Speedway
Late Model title as well; and
the final tune-up for the
famed World 100, which will
invade Eldoras hallowed
high-banks the following
weekend.
Joining the card for a
tripleheader program will
be the UMP sanctioned
Modifieds and Eldoras
Stock Car division. For the
Modifieds and Stock Cars,
the Sunday special will serve
as their final points meet
towards the cumulative title.
Three-wide start designed to
complement Baltes promotional air
Dear Neighbor,
As a state representative, there is
nothing that I take more pride in than
the quality of our schools and the role
our teachers play in preparing the
next generation for the working world.
Education is the backbone of any com-
munity, and that fact certainly rings
true right here in Ohio. For this reason,
I am committed to ensuring that our
education system is as strong, compre-
hensive and balanced as possible.
The state budget that was recently
signed into law by the governor priori-
tized our schools in a comprehensive,
multi-faceted manner. We invested
in our schools by ensuring that all
school districts receive at least what
they received in state aid last year,
even when the state was faced with
a staggering $8 billion decit. We
also included a performance-based pay
system for teachers, which will reward
teachers for success in the classroom
and ensure that our schools are staffed
with motivated, passionate educators.
The budget also expanded school
choice options in Ohio by increas-
ing the number of and eligibility for
vouchers. This effort will not only give
parents more options for their children,
but it will also help motivated students
from underperforming schools receive
a better, higher quality education.
The Legislature has also repealed
several unfunded or underfunded man-
dates that were forced onto our school
districts during the previous General
Assembly, including the requirement
for all-day, every-day kindergarten in
every Ohio school district. We found it
important to give school districts more
control over their nances and decide
for themselves if they are nancially
able to afford this program.
We also acknowledged the unpre-
dictability of Ohios weatherespe-
cially our often-dangerous winters
and restored Ohios excusable calam-
ity days to ve. We also gave school
districts more exibility by providing
two new options to make up for calam-
ity days: e-days (teachers prepare
and distribute classroom materials
via the Internet) and blizzard bags
(lesson plans and other materials are
prepared in advance pending inclem-
ent weather so students can complete
assignments from home).
The link below will lead you to
a brief survey that will help keep
me aware of the issues that are most
important to you and our area.
Legislative Survey
Education is our gateway to a
prosperous future as a state, and I am
pleased that the Ohio House has truly
put students rst during this General
Assembly. Thank you for your phone
calls, e-mails and letters that have kept
me informed and guided my decision-
making in Columbus. If you have other
ideas for strengthening our commu-
nity, I may be reached by calling (614)
466-6344, e-mailing District77@ohr.
state.oh.us, or writing to State Rep.
Jim Buchy, 77 South High Street,
Columbus, Ohio 43215.
From the Desk of State
Representative Jim Buchy
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1/2 cup warm water (not hot)
2 pkg active dry yeast
3/4 cup lukewarm milk
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp salt
4 to 4 1/2 cups siIted all-purpose four
(not selI-rising four)
1/3 cup shortening
2 eggs
GLAZE:
1-2 tbsp warm water (thicker is better)
1/2 tsp vanilla
1 cup siIted conIectioners sugar
Directions
SOAK yeast in 1/2 cup warm water
Ior 5 minutes. (Tip: Add about 1 tsp
sugar.)
SCALD milk. Melt shortening in the
warm milk.
POUR milk over sugar and salt in
a bowl. Stir until dissolved. Make
sure this mixture is only warm and
not hot.
ADD 1 cup oI four, eggs and yeast
mixture. Beat until smooth.
ADD remaining four to make a soIt
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board.
KNEAD until dough becomes
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greased bowl. Grease top oI dough
and cover with waxed paper. Allow
to rise in warm place (80-85) until
doubled (1-1/2 hours).
ROLL OUT dough to 1/2 inch
thickness and cut with a #2 can that
has been opened with a tadpole can
opener to leave a sharp cutting edge.
Use a pill bottle or the center oI
doughnut cutter to make the center
hole. Remove centers.
LET RISE on the board until very
light (40-60 minutes).
DROP into deep hot Iat (325 - 350)
and turn when doughnuts are just
barely brown. Turn once again when
browned suIfciently.
DRAIN on absorbent paper. While
still warm, coat the doughnuts with
glaze or dust each with granulated or
conIectioners sugar.
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Celina Couple Receives Albert Heckler
Award from Cheryl Ann Programs
Louis and Dorothy Hoyng never imagined that theyd be-
come involved with Cheryl Ann Programs.
They were raising three happy, healthy boys in their Celina
home. Louie operated his custom upholstery shop next door,
and Dorothy worked in the high school cafeteria. They were a
typical family.
Then a very atypical thing happened. Their middle son,
Brian, was struck by lightning in 1981 when he was 16. With
that bolt out of the blue, the Hoyngs lives changed forever.
The odds of being struck by lightning are one in 280,000,
but the Hoyngs couldnt afford to spend much time thinking
about their terrible luck. They had a son who needed them
more than he ever had. The first years after Brians accident,
which left him with severe disabilities, were very difficult,
they said, as they searched for someone who could help them
help Brian.
Their school district helped as much as it could.Finally, then-
Superintendent Ralph Stelzer recommended a place the Hoyngs
knew about but had never visited as parents: Cheryl Ann.
Cheryl Ann was the best thing that ever happened to us,
Louie Hoyng said. It gave Brian his life back.
The people of Cheryl Ann helped Brian with his everyday
life. They gave him a place to go and jobs to do. He made new
friends, and enjoyed everything about his experiences there,
up to and including the bus ride out to Mud Pike.
When he would see Sam Morden (his bus aide) he would
just smile, and the people in Adult Day Services really knew
how to make him laugh, Dorothy Hoyng said.
It wasnt long before the Hoyngs were finding ways to re-
pay Cheryl Ann for its help. They were regular volunteers.
Louie Hoyng completed upholstery jobs for the unique
equipment used at Cheryl Ann, and often, said Superintendent
Mike Overman, Louie would forget to send us a bill. He
also served a term on the county MRDD board and was the
board president.
For all that, and for their tireless advocacy on behalf of
their son, the Hoyngs received the Albert Heckler Award at
the staff appreciation banquet in March. The award is given
each year to a Cheryl Ann family that exemplifies service and
advocacy.
The Hoyngs both served as good examples of first-rate
advocates for their son, Overman said. They rarely ever
missed a day spending time with him, and they always spoke
up to be sure his needs were being met. They were really spe-
cial parents for Brian, and really good supporters of our pro-
gram.
Brian Hoyng died in February 2008 at the age of 43. In the
years after the lightning strike he taught his family a lot about
patience, hope, endurance and acceptance. He introduced the
Hoyngs to a world they had only seen from the outsidebut it
was a world where they found welcome and acceptance.
We met some wonderful people during our years at Cheryl
Ann, Dorothy Hoyng said. They worked their hearts out
helping us with Brian.
Dorothy and Louis Hoyng
Stateline Writers Meet
At the April meeting of the Stateline Writers Club, members read
profiles they had written about someone, living or dead or make-
believe, and member Eileen Whitsetts special activity of having mem-
bers combine pictures of particular scenes with a person or people
assigned to them to put into that scene brought interesting results.
Sue Miller and Gretchen Bollenbachers proposal for a special
meeting designed to attract new members was described and approved.
Members will be hosted by the Coldwater Public Library in June for
a reading of their best work.
At the next meeting, which will be on Saturday, May 16, mem-
bers will rehearse for their special program in June.
Stateline club members meet the 3rd Saturday of each month at
10 a.m. at the Celina Mercer County Library. Anyone interested in
coming to a meeting or becoming a member is cordially invited to
attend.
Celina Rotary Dog Park Dedicated
BY: BETTY LOU DENNEY/HALL
Opening day at the Celina Rotary Dog Park received
rave revues from the dogs. As the gates opened for the first
time on Tuesday May 12, dogs of all sizes were seen mak-
ing their way to the park to get a chance to run in over 3
acres of wide open spaces of the chain-linked fenced in
area. Small dogs area is an acre and the large dogs have
over 2 acres. The new park, which is one of newest and
biggest things happening in the State Parks around the coun-
try, was made possible due to the efforts of Deborha Borns,
Rotary Club President. Her friend, Darlene Lynskey, is also
working on getting a State Dog Park in her home town of
St. Marys. The two dog lovers along with many volunteers
worked many hours with the help of the State and Craig
Morton, who is the regional manager of Grand Lake St.
Marys. Together they cleared away debris from the previ-
ously unused land. The Park is located at the end of West
Bank Road
Deb Borns saw her idea come to life with the help of the
Celina Rotary Clubs major donation and businesses as well
as individuals who helped with labor and monetary dona-
tions. The idea came to her after visiting another dog park.
At the dedication ceremony Deb thanked many of the
people who made the park possible. Jeff Larmore, Past
Rotary President and Celina City Council Member spoke
as his 150 pound Newfoundland, Bentley checked out the
park. Jeff is also a large contributor to the park in honor of
the recovery of Bentley after he had been lost for several
days. Craig Morton, Regional Manager of State Park Gand
Lake St. Marys and John Hunter, Assistant Chief of the
Division of Parks and Recreation also spoke at the dedica-
tion ceremony. Deb concluded her speech with some wise
lessons that she has learned from her own dogs. A few of
which were: Never leave home without your leach and
your ID. If you stare at someone long enough, you will get
what you want. Last, if it is not wet and sloppy it is not a
real kiss.
One of the many visitors enjoying running free on dedi-
cation day was a lab /poodle mix owned by Dave Hochstien,
professor at Wright State University. He has other dogs at
home but decided to only bring one at a time. He com-
mented that this was the first time his dog had this much
exercise since he got him a year ago.
There are a few small problems to work out with the
park, such as the water faucet would not shut off and there
was a small hole under the fence in the small dog side of
the park, which of course was found by one of the little
furry visitors on dedication day. These problems will be
easily fixed. Memberships ($10) to Fur Ever Friends are
being sold to help with the upkeep of the park. The use of
the park is free to the public. One of the additions they
would like to have is benches added to the park for the
comfort of the owners.
The green stations placed around the fence for the dog
wastes were given at a discount by Florida based company
named DogiPot. Gary Brown, Assistant Operations Man-
ger, heard about the plans for the park and wanted to help
by giving discounts on the pots. The company has all Oxi-
biodegradable bags inside the pots for your dog waste. Gary
flew in from Florida to be a part of the ribbon cutting and
opening of the park. More of their products can be found
by going to: www.propet.org.
If visiting the park remember to follow the rules that are
posted at the entrance. Common sense is your guide such
as:
Dogs should have their current shots
The park has little dog and big dog sections, keep
dogs in their own spaces.
Dont leave dog unattended
Do not bring a dog that shows aggressive behavior
Keep small children under close supervision
Clean up after your own dog
Never bring a dog to the park that has an illness.
These are just a few precautions to remember. Check
the rules before entering the park and you and your dog
will have a great time The Park is open daylight to dark
everyday.
Deb Borns prepares to cut the ribbon at the Dedication of the Celina Rotary Club Dog Park. Helping to hold the ribbon
is Darlene Lynskey and John Hunter, assistant chief of the Ohios Division of Parks and Recreation. On left is Craig
Morton, Regional Manager of Grand Lake St. Marys. Right: Jeff Larmore and Bentley. Photo by Roy Hall.
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Mercer Health announced
today that local native
Jennifer Bills, CPNP
(Certied Pediatric Nurse
Practitioner), has joined the
practice of Dr. Nazih Dabis
whose ofce is located at the
Community Medical Center,
950 S. Main St., Celina.
Bills states, I will
be focusing on well
child management and
incorporating a holistic
approach to Pediatric
Care. I will be monitoring
growth and development
especially during the rst
three years of life as well
as monitoring nutrition,
academic development, social
growth and family well-
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treat acute health conditions
such as ear infections and
strep throat. Finally, I can
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and prescribe certain types of
medications.
Jennifer (Spoltman) Bills
earned her Bachelors of
Science Degree in Nursing
at The Ohio State University
in 2004. Her rst position
out of college was at Miami
Valley Hospital in Dayton,
Ohio, where she worked
as a registered nurse in the
Neonatal Intensive Care
Unit. In 2006, she was
nominated for the Miami
Valley Hospital Excellence
in Nursing Award.
In 2007, Bills moved closer
to her roots when she became
the Service Coordinator for
the Auglaize County Help
Me Grow Program. At the
same time, she became a
Childbirth Educator at the
Upper Valley Medical Center
in Troy, Ohio.
In February, 2008, Bills
joined the nursing staff at
Mercer Health. She has
worked in the hospitals
Obstetric Department
and helped develop a
Hypoglycemia Policy for
high risk infants.
Throughout this time,
her interests were drawn to
improving childrens health.
She says, I have a son with
some chronic health issues,
and I wanted to help him and
others improve their health.
I was already a registered
nurse, but I was inspired to
further my education.
This desire led her to
complete a Masters of
Science Degree in Nursing
in 2011 with a primary focus
in Pediatric Primary Care at
Wright State University. She
passed board certication to
become a Certied Pediatric
Nurse Practitioner in July of
this year.
As part of her training
to become a CPNP, Bills
worked with preceptors
to examine, educate, and
treat pediatric patients at
Mercer Health, Nationwide
Childrens Hospital in
Columbus, and The Pediatric
Group in Piqua, Ohio. For all
clinical rotations, she earned
an excellent rating from
the preceptors and university
instructors for clinical and
academic performance.
She says, Throughout
my training, I was able to
experience pediatric care
in both the urban and rural
setting. The different settings
helped to develop skills
ranging from suturing and
lab value interpretations to
performing comprehensive
physical and developmental
assessments. I was able to
examine and treat pediatric
patients in a variety of settings
ranging from infectious
disease to cardiology and
from tuberculosis to ear, nose
and throat clinics. Finally, I
was able to develop a better
understanding of both the
referral system and services
available both locally as well
as in the surrounding cities.
Bills says, Im excited
about joining Dr. Dabis.
His years of experience and
expertise will be a great
opportunity to expand my
knowledge. Together, we will
treat patients ranging from
newborns to young adults up
to age 21. People often think
that pediatrics only refers to
the very young, but we also
treat young adults.
Persons wanting to set up
an appointment to see Bills
can call 419-586-7940. Her
ofce is in with Dr. Dabis
at the Community Medical
Center, 950 S. Main Street,
Celina.
Certied Pediatric Nurse
Practitioner Joins Local Pediatrician
Dr. Nazih Dabis welcomes Jennifer Bills, CPNP (Certied
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner), to his practice located at the
Community Medical Center, 950 S. Main Street, Celina.
On Wednesday, August
17, at 9:49 p.m., ofcers
from the Coldwater Police
Department performed a
trafc stop of a male sub-
ject who had warrants for
his arrest at E. Elizabeth
Street at N. Fifth Street.
Nicholas M. Schramm, 19,
of 901 Chelsea Drive Cold-
water, had two warrants for
his arrest from a previous
incident. During the arrest
attempt, Schramm pulled
away from ofcers and re-
fused to follow their orders
so they could search and
handcuff him.
Ofcers then pulled
out a Taser and ordered
Schramm to the ground.
Schramm was assisted to
the ground and then hand-
cuffed and searched. Dur-
ing the search, ofcers
pulled a cellophane baggie
from Schramms pocket
containing an unidentied
pill. When asked what the
pill was, Schramm said it
wasnt his.
Schramm was secured
in the rear of the patrol car
and a canine unit was re-
quested from the Mercer
County Sheriffs Ofce.
The canine unit alerted to
the drivers side door of the
vehicle but nothing further
was located inside the vehi-
cle. The vehicle was towed
and impounded.
Schramm was then
transported to the Mercer
County Detention Center
on charges of resisting ar-
rest and for the warrants
which were for Obstruct-
ing Ofcial Business and
Disorderly Conduct. Once
an analysis is completed on
the unidentied pill, more
charges may follow if it
is found to be a controlled
substance.
The charges of obstruct-
ing ofcial business and
disorderly conduct stem
from an incident that oc-
curred on Monday, August
8, at 3 a.m. at the intersec-
tion of N. Sixth Street at
Plum Street. Ofcers ob-
served two people in the
middle of the street and two
people on the sidewalk.
Schramm was observed
arguing with another male
in a turbulent manner. Of-
cers spoke with Schramm
and the other male. Both
males appeared to be in-
toxicated and had an odor
of an alcoholic beverage
coming from their persons.
As ofcers were attempting
to identify the males, they
started to walk backwards.
They were told to stay on
the sidewalk where they
were. Schramm would not
listen to the ofcers orders
but the other male stayed.
Schramm was again or-
dered to get back on the
sidewalk and as the ofcer
turned his back to check on
the other ofcer, Schramm
ed from the scene.
Ofcers had three other
subjects so they could not
leave the scene to pursue
Schramm. Ofcers led
charges later and warrants
for Schramms arrest were
issued.
The police department
would like to thank the
Mercer County Sheriffs
Ofce for their help with
their canine unit.
Update: 08-23-2011
The pill located in the
pocket of Nicholas M. Sch-
ramm ,19, 901 Chelsea Dr.,
Coldwater, on Wednesday,
August 17, was identi-
ed as Oxycodone which
is a controlled substance.
Possession of a controlled
substance of that type is a
Felony of the Fifth Degree.
Schramm was arrested on
Monday, August 22, on a
warrant issued by Celina
Municipal Court for Posses-
sion of Drugs and is being
held in the Mercer County
Detention Center. There is
no bond on the charge, Sch-
ramm will be held until he
makes an initial appearance
in Celina Municipal Court.
Coldwater Police news
Thad Forsthoefel,
Coldwater High School
teacher, spent 10 days in
Prague, Czech Republic,
early this summer. He went
to observe the educational
system and to study Czech
history. Old Prague dates
back to 1295 and contains
almost 400 churches.
Thad had photos that
illustrated the architecture
of the churches and other
buildings. Prague has been
modernized in the past ve
years and now has great
public transportation.
The school, where Thad
taught four days, is quite
advanced technologically
and the cost is supported by
the European Union. It was
a specialized trade school
for electronics. Teacher
salaries there average about
$12,000 per year. He found
that 80% of the teachers
at this particular school
were retirees who had
been rehired. In the Czech
system students decide at
age 13 which type of high
school they will attend.
Kiwanis News
Deb Hemmelgarn,
Executive Director of the
Mercer County Red Cross,
spoke to the Coldwater
Kiwanis Club August
9. The Mercer County
Chapter is a volunteer-led
organization a 501 (c) (3)
non-prot which receives
no government funding. Its
largest fundraiser is Red
Cross Kart Racing. Twenty-
one local teams participate
and they have local sponsors.
Hemmelgarn said the Red
Cross averages about 75
blood drives each year
generating 5000 units of
blood. One unit can save up
to three lives. An individual
can donate up to seven times
each year. The Red Cross
also taught 2200 people life-
saving techniques, provided
assistance to families who
suffered res, oods, and
other disasters, and provided
emergency communications
for military families.
On August 16 the
Coldwater Kiwanis Club
heard about the Coldwater
High School Girls Soccer
Team. Head Coach Scott
Brinkman described his
background in the sport as
a player, referee and coach,
introduced two senior
players Carly Schlater
and Bridgette Kremer, and
discussed the progress of
the team during its three-
year existence. He noted
that during the rst year,
when most of the team was
new to the sport, he had to
introduce the basics of the
game. He says his players
are coachable and athletic
and he sees a good deal
of improvement. This year
he has 11 seniors and 19
underclassmen on the team.
They will play 16 varsity
games and almost as many JV
games. Coach Brinkmans
philosophy includes these
points: everyone must
play; practice must look
like soccer; work to build
character; and have fun.
The program receives good
support from the players,
from their parents, and from
the school. He said their
playing eld (located near
the village ofces) has some
landscaping improvements,
a concession stand, and a
new scoreboard.
The 36th Annual Northern
Area Congress sponsored by
the Archdiocese of Cincinnatis
Northern Area Office of
Evangelization and Catechesis
will be held on Saturday,
September 17, at the Upper
Valley Career Center in Piqua
from 7:45 a.m. to 3 p.m.
This years theme is
Drawing Adolescents and
Their Families into a Life of
Faith: A Practical Blueprint.
Dr. Gregory Dobie Moser is
the keynote speaker. Dr. Moser
has been the Executive Director
of the Youth and Young Adult
Ministry and CYO Ofce for
Cleveland Catholic Charities,
since 1995. He has an M.A.
in Family Systems Counseling
with a Doctorate in Ministry
with a focus on leadership
development. He received the
NFCYM National Excellence in
Training Award and has written
many articles and youth ministry
and religious education resources.
Dr. Moser served as the Board
Chair for the National Federation
of Catholic Youth Ministry and
National CYO Sports and is a
member of the United States
Olympic Committee.
Building on the positive
assets of teenagers, Dr. Moser
will explore ways to involve
parents and the whole family in
the faith formation process.
After the keynote address,
there will be three workshop
sessions, allowing each
participant to choose three
workshops from a total of
thirty-one. Workshops are
recommended for teachers or
catechists of various age levels,
as well as Sacrament Preparation,
RCIA, Education and Worship
Commissions and general
adult enrichment. Participants
of various ministries will nd
enrichment for their faith life
and take home a clearer vision of
their call to proclaim the gospel.
During lunchtime, participants
can review the newest religious
education and spiritual resources
as they browse the many
displays by publishers, religious
bookstores and archdiocesan
ofces. Participants may order
a catered lunch when they pre-
register or go to restaurants
nearby.
For more information or a
brochure, contact the director
of religious education at your
local parish or the Archdiocesan
Ofce of Evangelization and
Catechesis in Sidney at 937-498-
1192 or sidneymediacenter@
catholiccincinnati.org. The
registration deadline is September
9. The full brochure is online
at www.catholiccincinnati.
o r g / mi n i s t r i e s - o f f i c e s /
evangelization-and-catechesis.
Click on Brochure of
Information.
Approximately 300 people
in the Miami Valley attend this
event each year and more are
always welcome!
Archdiocese of Cincinnati sponsors Annual
Northern Area Congress

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