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Recovery June 16, 17,18 Zuma Days Zuma Park, Montezuma June 17-19 Rockford Community Days Rockford June 23-28 Senior Citizen Garage Sales at Mercer County Council on Aging June 24 American Red Cross Blood Mobile Mercer Health, Coldwater If you would like to have your event posted in the Greater Mercer County Community Calendar, e-mail your information, at least 4 weeks prior to event, to mercercounty- [email protected]. As Low as 59 ¢ with paid subscription www.mercercountychronicle.com Established 1884 THURSDAY, JUNE 9, 2011 75 ¢ by: Martha Schoen About 25 years ago a large group of people from St. John Lutheran Church in Celina went to help Habitat for Humanity build homes in other states. Then the Pas- tor recommended doing this same type of work in the lo- cal community. This started what is now known as St. John Builders. St. John Builders is a core group of volunteers mostly made up of retirees who work together to try and build a house or remodel a home for a needy family each year. This is dependent upon the availability of funds and materials. Many volunteers come from different church- es in the area as well as non- church goers to help those in need. St. John Builders model themselves after Habitat for Humanity. They build a house for a family in need and then sell the house, typi- cally at cost, to the family with no down payment and no interest for 10 years. Af- ter the ten years many fami- lies have the house paid off. If they have not paid off the house, there is enough equity in the home for the family to obtain a traditional loan from a lending agency. The typical monthly pay- ment to the family during the ten years is about what it would cost for them to rent. The payments made over the ten years goes back into the kitty at St. John Builders to help finance other homes. St. John Builders currently has three payments a month coming in from the homes they have built. Besides helping the needy, St. John Builders also help those who are disabled. While waiting for funds and material to build a house, St. John Builders is often do- ing many small projects like putting in a ramp for some- one who is disabled or do- ing bathroom remodeling to make things more accessible for those with special needs. Presently, they have three vacant lots that will be used to build future homes. Most of the lots are donated. Some of the material for their hous- es and projects are donated through local contractors. When the contractors have left over materials from a job, which would otherwise be thrown away, the materi- als are donated to St. John Builders. They also have received useable items from old homes that are being torn down. Robert “Bob” Chaney is one of the board mem- bers for St. John Builders. He said they get calls about once a month to see if they can use the materials from a house that is being taken down. Any materials that can not be used for St. John’s projects are sold on the 127 garage sale in August and the money is used to purchase cement and other items that are not easily donated. Do- nations also come from area churches and individuals. St. John Builders main fund- raiser is the ice cream social held each year at St. John Lutheran Church, the purple door church. This year’s ice cream social is scheduled for July 10. Chaney said that requests for assistance come in almost daily. We have a list of doz- ens of projects waiting and as the volunteer hours and ma- terials become available, we work to complete the proj- ects. Also, we have groups in different towns that we are able to call on for help. One example Chaney gave was a group of college students from Coldwater who have built ramps and completed other small projects after being contacted by St. John Builders. Chaney talked about a project that was completed this winter. St. John Build- ers had gotten a call about a residence that had been with- out a hot water heater for two months. Bob and a few oth- ers stopped by to take a look at what needed to be done. Then they had to go pick up some materials that was be- ing donated by a business. Before they left the business, a hot water heater was also donated. Chaney says “To God be the Glory.” We get a call one day for a need and the next day we get a call for a dona- tion that covers that need. Over the years, St. John Builders have built eight homes and completed several major remodels. They con- tinue to do small projects in between major house build- ing. They are always in need of household appliances and building materials. St. John Builders meet once a month at the St. John Lutheran Church and can be contacted through Bob Chaney at 419- 305-3932. St. John Builders: Helping Build the Community On June 25, at 7 p.m. the Ohio State Tractor Pull- ers Association and Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League are proud to sanction the 4th An- nual Ohio State Champion- ship Pull presented by Bay- er Crop Science at Eldora Speedway. The Barga Fam- ily of Ansonia has teamed up with Eldora Speedway again this year to promote the tractor pull. The Barga family has been involved in tractor pulling for nearly 50 years and is very excited for another great tractor pull at Eldora Speedway. The pull will continue its partnership with JDRF by donating a portion of the proceeds to the Juvenile Diabetes Re- search Foundation of Greater Dayton. JDRF hits close to home for the Barga Family as they have three children in one family who are diag- nosed with juvenile diabetes. “We truly believe this event is good for Darke County, Eldora Speedway and most importantly, JDRF,” stated Ron Barga, “Last year we were able to donate $13,000 to the Juvenile Diabetes Re- search Foundation, which we couldn’t have done with- out the support of everyone involved.” Currently slated for the 4th Annual event are four OSTPA classes. Starting with the Met’s Machine Shop Super Farms, followed by the earthshaking multi- engine Channel Hybrid Seed Modifieds, then a mix of die- sel smoke and alcohol burn- ing Columbus Diesel Super Stocks, and then ending the show with the Two Wheel Drive Trucks. An added fea- ture, starting at 4 p.m. is the Kiddie Tractor Pull, ages 4-10, sign up at 4 p.m., in front of the grandstands. Visit the Ohio State Champi- onship Pull website at www. ohiostatepull.com for more info. For tickets contact Eldora Speedway at 937- 338-3815, prices are $12 per adult (13&up) and children 12 & under are Free. Gates open at 4 p.m. to the grand- stand and pits, pull starts at 7 p.m. There will be an Open Pit from 4-6 p.m. and after 6 p.m. pit passes will be avail- able for an additional $3 for adults, free for children 12 & under accompanied by an adult. There will be free camping and parking avail- able. We encourage every- one to take the opportunity to see these awesome machines up close and talk to the driv- ers. A great event to bring the whole family and enjoy an evening outdoors! The Barga family greatly appreciates the large re- sponse from the local busi- nesses that chose to help support this pull in 2011. A big thank you to all the sponsors; Bayer Crop Sci- ence, Greenville National Bank, Mote Farm Service, Ansonia Lumber Com- pany, C & C Ag Carriers, The Andersons Grain Com- pany, Beau Townsend Ford, Menke Consulting Inc., C. F. Poeppleman Inc., Fullen- kamp’s Frenchtown Trailer Sales, Wayne Oil, North Star Hardware & Imple- ment, North Star Plumbing, Ohio Crankshaft/Stan Ray & Sons, RE Skillings Supplies, Inc., Brooks E. Duffie, Row- land Truck & Equipment, Inc., Hemmelgarn & Sons, Inc., Crop Star Consulting, Inc., Greenville Truck & Trailer Repair Shop, Cooper Farms, Pohl Transportation Inc., Apple Farm Services Inc., Fertilizer Dealer Sup- ply, Shanahan Structures, S & S Volvo, Ansonia Auto Parts, Muhlenkamp & As- sociates LLC, Timmerman Seeds, Twin Valley Equip- ment, Leis Realty, Whistle Stop, Edwin F. Nickol Mon- ument, Inc. and Tiger Coun- try 97.5. 4th Annual Ohio State Championship Pull will benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation Shown are workers installing the gold cross and ball to the top of the steeple of Holy Trinity Church in Coldwater. The cross and ball were removed for minor repairs and painting.
If you would like to have your event posted in the Greater Mercer County Community Calendar,
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by: Martha Schoen
About 25 years ago a large group of people from St. John Lutheran Church in Celina went to help Habitat for Humanity build homes in other states. Then the Pas-tor recommended doing this same type of work in the lo-cal community. This started what is now known as St. John Builders.
St. John Builders is a core group of volunteers mostly made up of retirees who work together to try and build a house or remodel a home for a needy family each year. This is dependent upon the availability of funds and materials. Many volunteers come from different church-es in the area as well as non-church goers to help those in need.
St. John Builders model themselves after Habitat for Humanity. They build a house for a family in need and then sell the house, typi-
cally at cost, to the family with no down payment and no interest for 10 years. Af-ter the ten years many fami-lies have the house paid off. If they have not paid off the house, there is enough equity in the home for the family to obtain a traditional loan from a lending agency. The typical monthly pay-ment to the family during the ten years is about what it would cost for them to rent. The payments made over the ten years goes back into the kitty at St. John Builders to help finance other homes. St. John Builders currently has three payments a month coming in from the homes they have built.
Besides helping the needy, St. John Builders also help those who are disabled. While waiting for funds and material to build a house, St. John Builders is often do-ing many small projects like putting in a ramp for some-one who is disabled or do-
ing bathroom remodeling to make things more accessible for those with special needs.
Presently, they have three vacant lots that will be used to build future homes. Most of the lots are donated. Some of the material for their hous-es and projects are donated through local contractors. When the contractors have left over materials from a job, which would otherwise be thrown away, the materi-als are donated to St. John Builders. They also have received useable items from old homes that are being torn down.
Robert “Bob” Chaney is one of the board mem-bers for St. John Builders. He said they get calls about once a month to see if they can use the materials from a house that is being taken down. Any materials that can not be used for St. John’s projects are sold on the 127 garage sale in August and the money is used to purchase
cement and other items that are not easily donated. Do-nations also come from area churches and individuals. St. John Builders main fund-raiser is the ice cream social held each year at St. John Lutheran Church, the purple door church. This year’s ice cream social is scheduled for July 10.
Chaney said that requests for assistance come in almost daily. We have a list of doz-ens of projects waiting and as the volunteer hours and ma-terials become available, we work to complete the proj-ects. Also, we have groups in different towns that we are able to call on for help. One example Chaney gave was a group of college students from Coldwater who have built ramps and completed other small projects after being contacted by St. John Builders.
Chaney talked about a project that was completed this winter. St. John Build-
ers had gotten a call about a residence that had been with-out a hot water heater for two months. Bob and a few oth-ers stopped by to take a look at what needed to be done. Then they had to go pick up some materials that was be-ing donated by a business. Before they left the business, a hot water heater was also donated.
Chaney says “To God be the Glory.” We get a call one day for a need and the next day we get a call for a dona-tion that covers that need. Over the years, St. John Builders have built eight homes and completed several major remodels. They con-tinue to do small projects in between major house build-ing. They are always in need of household appliances and building materials. St. John Builders meet once a month at the St. John Lutheran Church and can be contacted through Bob Chaney at 419-305-3932.
St. John Builders: Helping Build the Community
On June 25, at 7 p.m. the Ohio State Tractor Pull-ers Association and Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League are proud to sanction the 4th An-nual Ohio State Champion-ship Pull presented by Bay-er Crop Science at Eldora Speedway. The Barga Fam-ily of Ansonia has teamed up with Eldora Speedway again this year to promote the tractor pull. The Barga family has been involved in tractor pulling for nearly 50 years and is very excited for another great tractor pull at Eldora Speedway. The pull will continue its partnership with JDRF by donating a portion of the proceeds to the Juvenile Diabetes Re-search Foundation of Greater Dayton. JDRF hits close to home for the Barga Family as they have three children in one family who are diag-nosed with juvenile diabetes. “We truly believe this event is good for Darke County, Eldora Speedway and most importantly, JDRF,” stated Ron Barga, “Last year we were able to donate $13,000 to the Juvenile Diabetes Re-search Foundation, which we couldn’t have done with-out the support of everyone involved.”
Currently slated for the 4th Annual event are four OSTPA classes. Starting with the Met’s Machine Shop Super Farms, followed by the earthshaking multi-engine Channel Hybrid Seed Modifieds, then a mix of die-sel smoke and alcohol burn-ing Columbus Diesel Super Stocks, and then ending the show with the Two Wheel Drive Trucks. An added fea-ture, starting at 4 p.m. is the Kiddie Tractor Pull, ages 4-10, sign up at 4 p.m., in front of the grandstands. Visit the Ohio State Champi-onship Pull website at www.ohiostatepull.com for more info. For tickets contact
Eldora Speedway at 937-338-3815, prices are $12 per adult (13&up) and children 12 & under are Free. Gates open at 4 p.m. to the grand-stand and pits, pull starts at 7 p.m. There will be an Open Pit from 4-6 p.m. and after 6 p.m. pit passes will be avail-able for an additional $3 for adults, free for children 12 & under accompanied by an adult. There will be free camping and parking avail-able. We encourage every-one to take the opportunity to see these awesome machines up close and talk to the driv-ers. A great event to bring the whole family and enjoy an evening outdoors!
The Barga family greatly appreciates the large re-sponse from the local busi-nesses that chose to help support this pull in 2011. A big thank you to all the sponsors; Bayer Crop Sci-ence, Greenville National Bank, Mote Farm Service, Ansonia Lumber Com-pany, C & C Ag Carriers, The Andersons Grain Com-pany, Beau Townsend Ford, Menke Consulting Inc., C. F. Poeppleman Inc., Fullen-kamp’s Frenchtown Trailer Sales, Wayne Oil, North Star Hardware & Imple-ment, North Star Plumbing, Ohio Crankshaft/Stan Ray & Sons, RE Skillings Supplies, Inc., Brooks E. Duffie, Row-land Truck & Equipment, Inc., Hemmelgarn & Sons, Inc., Crop Star Consulting, Inc., Greenville Truck & Trailer Repair Shop, Cooper Farms, Pohl Transportation Inc., Apple Farm Services Inc., Fertilizer Dealer Sup-ply, Shanahan Structures, S & S Volvo, Ansonia Auto Parts, Muhlenkamp & As-sociates LLC, Timmerman Seeds, Twin Valley Equip-ment, Leis Realty, Whistle Stop, Edwin F. Nickol Mon-ument, Inc. and Tiger Coun-try 97.5.
4th Annual Ohio State Championship Pull will benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation
Shown are workers installing the gold cross and ball to the top of the steeple of Holy Trinity Church in Coldwater. The cross and ball were removed for minor repairs and painting.
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Viola M. Moeller, 89, Burkettsville, died at 8 p.m. June 1, at Briarwood Village, coldwater.
She was born August 4, 1921, in Burkettsville, to the late Sebastian and catherine (Bohman) rindler.
She was married may 1, 1946, in Burkettsville, to Andrew moeller and he survives in Burkettsville.
She is survived by four sons and spouses, ron and Jane moeller, St. henry, roger and Dorothy moeller, Ft. loramie, Ken and Star moeller, Philothea, and Paul and Joyce moeller, Burkettsville; three daughters and spouses, Barb and Fred Fortkamp, Ft. recovery, Pauline and mark Wogaman, Versailles, and nancy and rick minch, Fairview, north carolina; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two sis-ters and spouses, lucille and Albert hoelscher, and Armella and Jerome moeller, all of Ft. loramie; a brother and spouse, melvin and luella rindler, montezuma; and six in-laws and their spouses, tom and mary moeller, Ft. loramie, mary lou eilerman, north Star, Joann and Alfred eilerman, north Star, Algar and Velma moeller, coldwater, Jim and esther moeller, Springfield, and Susie and Leroy Unrast, Wilcox, Arizona.
She was preceded in death by a son, robert, a daughter, Dorothy, two brothers, cletus rindler and Arthur rindler, and in-laws, Alvina rindler, Delores rindler, Dorina rindler and Bernard eilerman.
She was a member of St. Bernard catholic church, and it’s ladies Sodality.
mass of christian Burial was held June 6, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Burkettsville, with Fr. Benedict Magabe, offi-ciating. Burial followed in St. Bernard cemetery, Burkettsville. condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
Ralph R. Schilling, 86, coldwater, died at 6:11 a.m. June 1, at Briarwood Village, coldwater.
he was born August 3, 1924, in Ft. recovery, to the late Phillip and Philamena (thoma) Schilling.
he was married June 26, 1947, to irene Siefring, and she survives in coldwater.
he is also survived by three daughters, Patty Schilling, Tiffin, Terry Padney, Bay Village, and Joanne Schilling, Westerville; a son, rick Schilling, coldwater; a son and spouse, thomas and cathy Schilling, oakwood; a son-in-law, Butch Duerr, coldwater; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; a sister, helene Doll, coldwater; and two sisters-in-law, Dolly Schilling, midland, michigan, and marie Schilling, coldwater.
he was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Duerr, a son-in-law, edward Padney, three sisters and spouses, edna and Al Jano, ruth and Andrew Busch, and esther and hubert Jones, three brothers, Vincent and maryan Schilling, regis Schilling and eugene Schilling, and a brother-in-law, tony Doll.
he worked at Pax Steel, coldwater, and was retired from the former new idea Plant, coldwater. he was a member of holy trinity catholic church, and the holy name Society, a charter member of the coldwater V.F.W., a member of the coldwater American legion and the Disabled American Veterans. he was a veteran of the u.S. Army serving in WWii for which he was awarded a Purple heart.
mass of christian Burial was held on June 4, at holy trinity catholic church, coldwater. Burial followed in St. elizabeth cemetery, coldwater. memorials may be directed to the American heart Association or State of the heart hospice. condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
Robert L. Muhlenkamp, 80, rockford, died June 5, at 7:25 a.m. at mercer health, coldwater.
he was born July 9, 1930, in mercer county, to herbert and Asella (miller) muhlenkamp.
he was married to Josephine custer and she survives in rockford.
he is survived by two sons and spouses, michael and Angela Muhlenkamp, Pacifica, California, and Scott and Lisa muhlenkamp, celina; three daughters and spouses, Jennifer and rich miller, rockford, Ginger and Doug lehman, and Gloria and craig Valentine, all of celina; three brothers and spouses, Bernard and Kathleen muhlenkamp, and lavern and Pat muhlenkamp, all of coldwater, and Gerald and eileen muhlenkamp, celina; one brother-in-law, Alvin Saintignon, celina; two sisters and spouse, Pauline hess, coldwater, and Dorothy and louie hoyng, celina; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.
he was preceded in death by a sister, mary Ann Saintignon and one granddaughter, Kati lehman.
he worked all his life in road construction. he attended i.c. School in celina, and is a veteran of the u.S. Air Force, where he served during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of St. teresa catholic church, rockford, the rockford F.o.e. #1292, celina moose lodge #1473, the celina American legion #210, and celina V.F.W. #5713.
Funeral services will be held June 9, at 11 a.m. at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home, Rockford, with Father Alt officiating. Burial will be held in riverside cemetery, rockford. calling is at the funeral home one hour prior to the service on June 9. the family prefers memorials be directed to celina Area Visiting nurses-mercer county. condolences may be sent to ketchamripley.com.
Ronald L. (George) Reigelsperger, 64, coldwater, died at 1:45 p.m. June 5, at Briarwood Village, coldwater.
he was born December 31, 1946, in mercer county, to the late clarence and Alma (hoyng) reigelsperger.
he was married october 25, 1969, in coldwater, to Diana Sutter, and she survives in coldwater.
he is survived by a daughter and spouse, Andrea and tom ontrop, coldwater; a daughter, Kelly reigelsperger, coldwater; a sister-in-law, Janet reigelsperger-turner, lakeview; and a brother-in-law and spouse, Kenneth and Kay Sutter, naples, Florida.
he was preceded in death by a brother, larry reigelsperger, and his parents-in-law, ralph and Belva Sutter.
he was a truck driver for hemmelgarn and Sons, coldwater, an independent owner/operator and was retired from tSl limited, toledo. he was a member of holy trinity catholic church, the Knights of columbus, American legion Post 470 and the union lake community Association.
mass of christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. June 9, at holy trinity catholic church, coldwater. Burial will fol-low in St. elizabeth cemetery, coldwater. Friends may call at the hogenkamp Funeral home, coldwater, June 8 from 2 - 8 p.m. and June 9 from 9 - 10 a.m. memorials may be directed to State of the heart hospice and the AlS Association. condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
Robert A. Jones Sr., 85, celina, died at 1:05 a.m. may 29, at celina manor nursing home.
he was born June 10, 1925, in Darke county, to the late charles t. and emma (huffman) Jones.
he was married on January 16, 1948, to Betty Stephens, and she survives in celina.
he is survived by three sons and spouses, robert A. and Bonnie Jones, St. marys, Jerrold W. and mary Jane Jones, california, and charles S. Jones, celina; a daughter and spouse, cyndy and ermon huston, celina; nine grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
he was preceded in death by a son, James “Jim” Jones, two brothers, charles Jones and John e. Jones, and four sisters, helen mcclellan, Virginia Shank, luella Johnson and maxine Jones.
he was retired from new idea, coldwater, and rcS, rockford. he was a graduate of Pallestine high School and miami Jacobs, Dayton. he was a WWii veteran having served with the 953rd Field Artillery. he was a member of the montezuma church of christ.
Funeral services were held June 2, at cisco Funeral home, Celina, with Pastor Kevin Neumann, officiating. Burial fol-lowed at mercer memory Gardens with military honors. memorial contributions may be directed to the montezuma church of christ. condolences may be left at www.ciscofu-neralhome.com.
“Bud” Forrest Emerson Hayes, 88, rockford, died June 5, at community health Professionals Van Wert inpatient hospice center.
he was born July 2, 1922, in mercer county, to Forest and ellen (Foor) hayes.
he was married September 8, 1946, to Betty Karnehm, who survives in rockford.
he is survived by two sons and spouses, craig and heidi hayes, Phoenix, Arizona, and curtis “Pete” and twyla hayes, rockford; a daughter and spouse, Deb and Steve Knapke, rockford; a sister and spouse, margaret and Jerry Baucher, celina; a sister-in-law, Gretchen hayes, celina; and eleven grandchildren.
he was a lifelong farmer and was named conservation Farmer of the year in 1984. he enlisted in the army and was a veteran of WWii, having served in the european theater in the occupation of France. he was a member of the rockford American legion Post #508 for over 60 years, and was a charter member of the rockford lions club. he was a 1940 graduate of rockford high School. he was an active member of the olive Branch church of God, ohio city, for over 50 years, where he had taught Sunday School.
Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. June 10, at olive Branch Church of God, Ohio City, with Pastor Steve Waterman offi-ciating. Burial will be in mount olive cemetery, rockford. Friends may call at Ketcham-ripley Funeral home, rockford, on June 9 from 4 - 8 p.m. and one hour prior to the service at the church on June 10. memorial contributions may be made to the olive Branch church of God. condolences may be sent at ketchamripley.com.
Strengthening the base of volunteer blood donors who help ensure a stable blood supply across the globe will be the focus of World Blood Donor Day on June 14.
“the need for blood is universal, just like air or water,” said Sharyn Whitman, ceo for the indiana-ohio Blood Services region of the American red cross. “World Blood Donor Day provides the chance for all of us to recognize that blood is essential to healthcare across the globe.”
With the 2011 theme “more blood, more life,” orga-nizers of World Blood Donor Day are working to boost the number of people on every continent who give blood on a regular basis. Worldwide, about 90 million blood dona-tions are made each year. But according to the World health organization, more than 70 countries have blood donation rates that are con-sidered less than necessary to meet basic blood needs. in the united States, about 38 percent of the popula-tion is eligible to give blood, but only a fraction actually donates.
“every two seconds, someone in the u.S. needs blood,” said Whitman. “Patients with emergency and ongoing medical needs depend on blood from volun-teer donors to help save their lives.”
World Blood Donor Day began in June 1995, and calls on countries to achieve a blood supply that’s built entirely by voluntary, unpaid donors by the year 2020. today, organizers cite 62 countries with blood transfu-sion services based entirely on voluntary blood dona-tions—up from 39 in 2002.the red cross only accepts blood from volunteer blood donors, and collects about 6.3 million pints of blood a year.
“Volunteer blood donors who give on a regular basis are the foundation of a safe and adequate blood supply,” said Whitman. “in a world that’s getting more complex every day, it’s nice to know the simple act of giving blood can make a huge dif-ference.”
come donate June 1 through September 11 and
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June 20, from noon until 6 p.m. at St. John lutheran church in the Family life center, located at 1100 n. main St. in celina. come donate and receive a Vans Warped tour ViP pass. When used with a purchased ticket, the ViP pass allows special access to meet and greet with select bands. Also, be entered into a region-wide drawing for a “Warped tour experience” which includes two free tickets to the July concert at Verizon Wireless music center in noblesville and meet and greet with select bands.
June 24, from 1:30 until 6 p.m. at mercer county Joint township community hospital, located at 800 W. main St. in coldwater.
how to Donate Blood to schedule an appointment to donate please call 1-800-reD croSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit redcrossblood.org for more information. individuals who are 17 years of age (16 with parental per-mission in some states), meet weight and height require-ments (110 pounds or more, depending on their height) and are in generally good health may be eligible to donate blood. Please bring your red cross blood donor card or other form of posi-tive iD when you come to donate.
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From the Archives of the mercer county chronicle
10 YEARS AGO (2001)mercer county resident leo
Homan joined with farmers and ranchers from across the country to meet with members of Congress to discuss Farmers Union’s new legislative proposal to restore prosperity to American agricultural and rural communities.
25 YEARS AGO (1986)New officers were elected at
the Second District American Legion Convention held in Fort Recovery on Sunday. Among the officers elected were Commander Ralph Schmitz of Post 345, Fort Recovery, and 2nd Vice Commander Arthur Brophy of Post 648, St. Henry.
50 YEARS AGO (1961)Ronald Muhlenkamp
of Coldwater High School, son of Mr. and Mrs. Isadore Muhlenkamp of rural Fort Recovery, was one of the ten outstanding southwestern Ohio students chosen from 82 nominees to serve on next year’s Dayton Daily News-Junior League Youth Forum.
It seems the President is spending more time overseas than he does here at home. With all the problems with the weather one would think he would show more concern than he does. After all some of those people probably voted for him although many of them wouldn’t admit they voted for him now. I guess my point is that this country has enough people living in poverty and not much is being done about it. All the while the U.S. is sending billions of dollars to countries that don’t even care if we live or die here in the US. With all the damages from the recent storms it would make more sense to me to spend all that foreign aid money on those who have lost their homes right here in the U.S.
It doesn’t have to be outright gifts. It could be made available at low cost
loans for those who have lost their homes. At least that way the U. S. would get some of the money back from their investments. It sure makes good sense to me. All that money that goes overseas runs in the billions with little or no monetary return to the u.S. you would think those in Congress would be more concerned about their constituents back home. After all they are the ones who sent them to Washington to serve the people back home. To be honest with you I think things will never change. One can only hope!
I think it is about time for the United States to start taking care of their own people instead of worrying about those over seas.That’s My Opinion............
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The Rockford Community Days Committee invites the public to participate in the annual parade on June 18, at 4 p.m. Line up will begin at 3:45 p.m. at the football field on Franklin Street. Please enter using the alley from the north. The parade will begin on Franklin Street, and travel east on First Street, north down Main Street, west down Front Street and end at Shanes Park. Entries are welcome to hand out fliers, candy, etc. along the parade route. Please return the entry form and signed waiver of liability at your earliest convenience. The committee asks that all forms be returned by June 13. You will receive your line-up number at the entrance to the parade. Call Bryan Sutton at 419-363-3365 or 419-203-1337 if you have any questions.
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Your 401(k) offers tax-deductible contributions, tax-deferred growth of earnings potential and a variety of investment options — so it’s a great tool for building retirement savings. Yet like all tools, your 401(k) must be used properly to get the best results. That’s why you should review your 401(k) at least annually and make whatever adjustments are needed.
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• Fundamentals — It’s a good idea to closely scrutinize any stocks you inherited. Do they represent companies with strong management teams, good track records and competitive products or services? Or, as is sometimes the case, did your benefactor simply keep these stocks because he or she had some type of attachment to them? You’ll want to own quality stocks for the right reasons.
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ago, in 1986, the first Zuma Days was held on
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for all ages. A grand parade was also held for the community to enjoy. Zuma Days came about because of the ideas of the first montezuma Park Board consisting of tim Shaw, President, and board members roger niekamp, Jim tesno, Dave Klosterman, charlie Steinbrunner, Sandy Armour, and marlene Wilker. the board wanted to hold an annual picnic to help raise money to build a park for the community.
Zuma Days continued to be held in downtown montezuma for many years. in 1990, a shelter house was built on the grounds of the montezuma Park. Zuma Days was officially moved in 1991 to the park grounds and continues to be held there each year. many members of the community remember one Friday evening when a bad storm blew up during Zuma Days. Adults were grabbing kids and heading to the church basement for cover while others were trying to keep the tents and items from being blown away. Fortunately, no one
got hurt and the tents were able to be put back up on Saturday so people could enjoy another day of fun.
this year, Zuma Days will be held on June 16, 17, and 18. As part of the 25th Anniversary, on June 16 a Beer and Food night will take place with DJ rick and Slick providing the entertainment. the Zuma Days Auction will take place on June 17 beginning at 6 p.m. many items will be donated by local businesses and individuals, including former members of the montezuma Ducks baseball team, to help celebrate the 25th Anniversary. look for pictures of former members of the Ducks on their donated items. Following the auction at approximately 8 p.m. a special commemoration ceremony will be held.
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fort notesby Betty Lou Denney/Hall
What’s Happening Around the Fort…….
the trinity lutheran church will hold their annual ice cream Social June 12 from 3:30 to 7:30 p.m. the ladies of the church will be baking all kinds of pies and cakes, along with strawberry shortcake, to go with the sandwiches. you can carry out or eat in the church basement. Strawberry, vanilla, chocolate, maple nut and pine-apple ice cream are always a hit. you can purchase by the dip or by the half gallon to take home. rain or shine the social will be held. Sandwiches include coney dogs, sloppy joes, creamed turkey and hot dogs. to go along with the ice cream will be the famous Jutte’s strawberries.
After the ice cream social, you and your family can enjoy the entertainment at Van trees Park starting at 8 p.m.
Don’t forget if you gradu-ated from Fort recovery high
School, you may want to attend the Alumni Banquet at the American legion on June 18.
the Fort recovery Jubilee will start on the night of June 16, at the Ambassador Park. the Sunday parade is always a treat for young and old. Parade starts at 2 p.m. ride tickets can be purchased in advance at the area businesses.
the St. Peter neurological center’s winning number for the last few weeks were: Kylie Kahlig from the Fort with num-ber 210, imelda Stucke from osgood with number 366 and mara rindler from maria Stein with number 572.
thouGht For the WeeK: A good way to control pests on plants…mist them with a solution of a half teaspoon of any dishwashing detergent to a gallon of water.
until neXt WeeK rememBer: Be happy, love one another and remember that there is a miracle out there that can change your life.
news from st. henrySt. henry Pool Aqua
Aerobics will be held June 7 - August 30 every tuesday and thursday from 8:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. instructors: marie Stahl and Jean homan. For more information, call marie at 419-852-5642 or the St. henry Pool at 419-678-8494.
the St. Vincent De Paul clothing Drive will be the weekend of June 11. Donations will be accepted beginning at 9 a.m. June 11 until the truck is full. the truck will be parked behind St. henry church.
third Annual night at the movies will be held June 13 at Starlight Drive-in, St. henry, on St. rt. 127. movies will be “Diary of the Wimpy Kid 2” and “Soul Surfer.” $10 a car load. All proceeds will go to the ryan miller Scholarship Fund.
A Blood Drive will be held June 15 at St. henry American legion from 12:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Sponsored by the St. henry American legion ladies Auxiliary unit 648.
A free movie and popcorn will be held at the north Park on June 30. Bring your lawn chairs and drinks and enjoy the movie.
the St. henry Altar rosary Sodality is asking each member to donate three items or $15 for the fancy stand at the picnic. All donations can be dropped off at Vicki Koesters, 5072 St. rt. 119, St. henry, or teresa Poling, 112 Sunset Ave, St. henry. if you have questions, please call Vicki at 419-678-3451 or teresa at 419-678-4457.
St. henry Picnic presale ride tickets are available at St. henry Bank and Gels iGA. Pre-sale tickets are 10 tickets (1 strip) for
$8 or 80 cents per ticket. once the picnic begins, the price per ticket will increase to $1.25.
St. henry Picnic “little miss and little master St. henry” contest will be held July 2 at 6 p.m. open to all 3 - 6 year olds in the St. henry School District. cash prizes and trophies will be awarded. children will be judged on costume (red, white, and blue theme), stage presentation, and their ability to answer questions. A $10 entry fee is required. registration will take place immediately before the event or you may pre-register by calling Kevin Schulze at 419-678-4118. only 15 boys and 15 girls will be accepted.
St. henry Picnic Presale Pork chop Dinners for July 2, sponsored by the Gardens, are available at St. henry Bank, Shell and Gel’s iGA.
St. henry Picnic talent Show will be held July 3 at 3 p.m. A first and second place prize will be given for each of the four age groups: under 6, 7 - 10, 11 - 13 and 14 - 18. A $10 entry fee is required for all competing acts. Please pre-register by calling Kevin Schulze at 419-678-4118. you may also register immediately prior to the event.
Vacation Bible School will be held July 18 - 22, from 6:30 - 9 p.m. in the St. henry church basement. the theme is “Dare to be a h.e.r.o. 4 God”. registration forms are available at the various church entrances. Deadline to register is June 30. Grades K-5/2011-2012 school year
if you have news from the Saint henry area, please contact Jenny Sutter at 419-678-2324 or [email protected].
area births
Baby Girl KnapkeJeremy and Brianna (hess) Knapke, rockford, announce the birth
of a daughter, isabelle louise Knapke, at 2:03 p.m. on may 15, at mercer health. She weighed 8 pounds 10 ounces and was 21 inches long.
She was welcomed home by a brother, Austin, age 2.maternal grandparents are Jim and Barb hess, Ft. recovery. Paternal
grandparents are Dave and carol Knapke, Ft. recovery. maternal great-grandparents are Vernon and Katie lange, and Addy hess, all of St. henry. Paternal great-grandparents are mark Schwieterman, St. henry, and urban and mildred Knapke, maria Stein.
Baby Boy Lochtefeldmark and cassandra (Doll) lochtefeld, St. henry, announce the
birth of a son, hans lochtefeld, at 1:19 p.m. April 12, at mercer health. he weighed 7 pounds 14 ounces and was 20 inches long.
he was welcomed home by a sister, emma, age 4, and a brother, Vincent, age 2 1/2.
maternal grandparents are robert and Phyllis Doll, coldwater. Paternal grandparents are henry (hank) and Freda lochtefeld, celina. maternal great-grandparents are helen Doll, coldwater, and the late tony Doll, and the late Vincent and Anna rita rutschilling. Paternal great-grandparents are Bernadetta lochtefeld, St. henry, and the late roman lochtefeld, and the late cletus and martha Dues.
This photograph is so historic that it has found its place into the latest history book, “St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 175th Anniversary, 1836-2011” by Paul Mizer. Paul Mizer was given this wedding story by Marvin Schulte. John and Francis (Boeke) Schulte were married on January 16, 1909, at St. John Church in Maria Stein. The Schulte wedding reception was held at the Boeke homestead, which is at the site of 2409 Rolfes Road today. The barn in the photograph burned down in the late 1930s. The house was razed by the local fire departments in 2001. Following the Boeke family, the property was owned by Aloysius Nieberding. That land is still in the Nieberding name, with their business Manco Manufacturing Co.
A couple of years ago, Paul and Penny Mizer visited me at the Mercer County Historical Museum; they shared their plans about this book, as well as asked about local history records. Henry Leuger’s children shared with Mizer, old photographs from the two books Leuger had published about Maria Stein. The members of the parish came forth with photographs and history to assist Mizer with this book. Former Saint Henry resident Allen Bernard shared his vast knowledge of church history and architecture for the book and brochure. Former long-time band director, and current third grade teacher, and organist at St. John Church, Paul Mizer has devoted his time and his heart into making this book into a historical document for today’s families as well as future generations. Penny Mizer compiled data and assisted her husband throughout the project. So many volunteers collected information and helped with proofreading. Lou Ann Kremer, Becky Fullenkamp, and David Koenig worked with the cemetery map and data.
I had the opportunity to see this book, right before it went to the printer, Messenger Press, at Carthagena. In this book, Mizer related the history of the earliest settlers in 1833,
and their construction of log homes and outbuildings as well as a log church in 1837. As the parish grew, a second church was constructed in 1852. Mizer described humanitarian stories during the 1849 cholera outbreak. Stories of managing a public school with lay teachers and C.PP.S. teachers were added. With the arrival of the C.H. & D. Railroad, and better economic times for the farmers, a third church was dedicated in 1891. Activities of the parish are shared in this book, with almost forgotten stories of pew rent, Self-Denial Cards, Rogation & Ember Days. Old photographs of businesses and community scenes add to the historic setting.
Within this book, 56 pages are in brilliant color photographs, e.g. the 19 stained glass windows and 10 pillars, as well as interior and exterior photographs of the church, and of members’ activities in church.
Over 750 photographs are included in the 500 page book. The parish has provided complete listings (from 1950) of Baptisms, First Communions, Weddings, Deaths, Military Tributes, Religious of the Parish, Church Organizations, and a Cemetery Map with a comprehensive listing of plots. Mizer has published one outstanding book to preserve local history of Mercer County with this book!
To order a copy of this book, send a $20 check to the St. John Catholic Church, Marion Catholic Community, 7428 State Route 119, Maria Stein, OH 45860. Book orders will also be accepted at the CountryFest, and the June 19 Anniversary dinner. This book will become very valuable to the heritage of the parish in future generations. The parish will order a certain number of extra copies, which will be sold for $30 after the book comes out. I am sending in my book order today! ‘Tis a wise investment!
[The Mercer County Historical Society President Joyce Alig, may be contacted at 3054 Burk-St. Henry Road, Saint Henry, OH 45883, or [email protected] or 419-678-2614.]
John Schulte and Francis Boeke held their wedding at St. John Church, Maria Stein, on January 16, 1909. They held their reception at the big barn at the home place.
Night RoadBy: Kristin Hannah
i am on a roll and loving it. i just finished two very good books in a row and am still thinking about both days later. oddly enough, they both deal with foster children who have many problems and foster parents who stand to the test of dealing with them. i listened to “night road” on audio cD. the reader, Kathleen mcinerney, was excellent and i have not shed so many tears during a production since the movie “love Story.” “night road” would make a wonderful, compelling movie.
this is an adult novel but i can see older teens taking something away from it also. i heartily recommend this book to all parents of young teenagers. it was a revelation to this grandmother of two teenagers. there are many lessons to be learned in this book concerning the dangerous issues of today’s society. not new issues but continuing ones that seem to hold bolder consequences. these include partying, drinking, and
sex, to name a few. lexi Baill is the foster child
that is taken in by an aunt who has little but makes a home for lexi. the Farradays, a well to do family that includes twins, mia
and Zach, befriend lexi and help her in many ways. lexi is mia’s best friend. lexi and Zach fall in love causing concerns from the family. can they all stay friends after high school graduation? the high expectations of the parents cause problems with decisions. many bad
choices are made and cost runs high for all concerned.
Kristin hannah has done an excellent job of bringing issues to the surface including how much an individual can take during a loss of a loved one and forgiveness. the mother was a little disappointing at times and a prison sentence as setting an example was hard to accept but it certainly added to the storyline. “night road” is a good read and i put it at the top of “Skeet’s Favorites” along with “Solomon’s oak” by Jo-Ann mapson, which will be my next book review. happy reading. Skeet
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Come and join the fun at the Father Days Quarter Auction held during Rockford Community Days. For the admission of $3 you have the right to bid on any or all of the 90 gifts that range from $10 to $150. You could place a quarter bid on an item worth $27 and only pay 25 cents for it. It all happens June 17, at the Rockford Community Building. The doors open at 6 p.m. with food being served and the auction starting at 6:30 p.m. Casey
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Celina Couple Receives Albert HecklerAward from Cheryl Ann Programs
Louis and Dorothy Hoyng never imagined that they’d be-come involved with Cheryl Ann Programs.
They were raising three happy, healthy boys in their Celinahome. Louie operated his custom upholstery shop next door,and Dorothy worked in the high school cafeteria. They were atypical family.
Then a very atypical thing happened. Their middle son,Brian, was struck by lightning in 1981 when he was 16. Withthat 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 couldn’t afford to spend much time thinkingabout their terrible luck. They had a son who needed themmore than he ever had. The first years after Brian’s accident,which left him with severe disabilities, were very difficult,they said, as they searched for someone who could help themhelp Brian.
Their school district helped as much as it could.Finally, then-Superintendent Ralph Stelzer recommended a place the Hoyngsknew 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 everydaylife. They gave him a place to go and jobs to do. He made newfriends, 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 wouldjust smile, and the people in Adult Day Services really knewhow to make him laugh,” Dorothy Hoyng said.
It wasn’t 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 uniqueequipment used at Cheryl Ann, and often, said SuperintendentMike Overman, “Louie would forget to send us a bill.” Healso served a term on the county MRDD board and was theboard president.
For all that, and for their tireless advocacy on behalf oftheir son, the Hoyngs received the Albert Heckler Award at
the staff appreciation banquet in March. The award is giveneach year to a Cheryl Ann family that exemplifies service andadvocacy.
“The Hoyngs both served as good examples of first-rateadvocates for their son,” Overman said. “They rarely evermissed a day spending time with him, and they always spokeup 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 theyears after the lightning strike he taught his family a lot aboutpatience, hope, endurance and acceptance. He introduced theHoyngs to a world they had only seen from the outside—but itwas a world where they found welcome and acceptance.
“We met some wonderful people during our years at CherylAnn,” Dorothy Hoyng said. “They worked their hearts outhelping us with Brian.”
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Stateline Writers MeetAt the April meeting of the Stateline Writer’s Club, members read
profiles they had written about someone, living or dead or make-believe, and member Eileen Whitsett’s special activity of having mem-bers combine pictures of particular scenes with a person or peopleassigned to them to put into that scene brought interesting results.
Sue Miller and Gretchen Bollenbacher’s proposal for a specialmeeting designed to attract new members was described and approved.Members will be hosted by the Coldwater Public Library in June fora 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 at10 a.m. at the Celina Mercer County Library. Anyone interested incoming to a meeting or becoming a member is cordially invited toattend.
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 firsttime 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 3acres of wide open spaces of the chain-linked fenced inarea. Small dogs area is an acre and the large dogs haveover 2 acres. The new park, which is one of newest andbiggest 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 alsoworking on getting a State Dog Park in her home town ofSt. Marys. The two dog lovers along with many volunteersworked many hours with the help of the State and CraigMorton, 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 WestBank Road
Deb Borns saw her idea come to life with the help of theCelina Rotary Club’s major donation and businesses as wellas 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 thepeople who made the park possible. Jeff Larmore, PastRotary President and Celina City Council Member spokeas his 150 pound Newfoundland, Bentley checked out thepark. Jeff is also a large contributor to the park in honor ofthe recovery of Bentley after he had been lost for severaldays. Craig Morton, Regional Manager of State Park GandLake St. Marys and John Hunter, Assistant Chief of theDivision of Parks and Recreation also spoke at the dedica-tion ceremony. Deb concluded her speech with some wiselessons that she has learned from her own dogs. A few ofwhich were: Never leave home without your leach andyour ID. If you stare at someone long enough, you will getwhat you want. Last, if it is not wet and sloppy it is not areal 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 athome but decided to only bring one at a time. He com-mented that this was the first time his dog had this muchexercise since he got him a year ago.
There are a few small problems to work out with thepark, such as the water faucet would not shut off and therewas a small hole under the fence in the small dog side ofthe park, which of course was found by one of the littlefurry visitors on dedication day. These problems will beeasily fixed. Memberships ($10) to Fur Ever Friends arebeing sold to help with the upkeep of the park. The use ofthe park is free to the public. One of the additions theywould like to have is benches added to the park for thecomfort of the owners.
The green stations placed around the fence for the dogwastes were given at a discount by Florida based companynamed DogiPot. Gary Brown, Assistant Operations Man-ger, heard about the plans for the park and wanted to helpby giving discounts on the pots. The company has all Oxi-biodegradable bags inside the pots for your dog waste. Garyflew in from Florida to be a part of the ribbon cutting andopening of the park. More of their products can be foundby going to: www.propet.org.
If visiting the park remember to follow the rules that areposted at the entrance. Common sense is your guide suchas:
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dogs in their own spaces. Don’t 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 dogwill have a great time The Park is open daylight to darkeveryday.
Deb Borns prepares to cut the ribbon at the Dedication of the Celina Rotary Club Dog Park. Helping to hold the ribbonis Darlene Lynskey and John Hunter, assistant chief of the Ohio’s Division of Parks and Recreation. On left is CraigMorton, Regional Manager of Grand Lake St. Marys. Right: Jeff Larmore and Bentley. Photo by Roy Hall.
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The pool will close at 5 p.m. on June 16 due to a home swim meet.
Christina Seas (Freshman) - 10th Place in Division II Girls State Track in the 3200 M Run; Mike Seas (Junior) - 6th Place in Division III Boys State Track in the 3200 M Run. Seas earned All-Ohio status (8th place or better) and will have his picture added to the Coldwater Ring
of Honor in the Commons.; Aaron Rammel (Senior) - 1st Team All-Ohio Boys Baseball - Division II. Rammel will have his picture added to the Coldwater Ring of Honor in the Commons. Congratulations to all of the Coldwater athletes on a great year!
May 24: Johnson Mechanical, 6 - Lions Club, 4; Jaycees, 7 - CBS Automotive, 1; Coldwater Lumber, 13 - Mercer County Stor and Lock, 0; Werlings, 4 - CARS, 0 May 31: Johnson Mechanical, 9 - CBS Automotive, 0; Mercer County Stor and Lock, 7 - Werling Motors, 6; Lions Club, 9 - CARS, 2; Jaycees, 16 - Coldwater Lumber, 5
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Several Mercer County athletes wrapped up a very successful track season with places on the podium at the state track meet held over the weekend at Jesse Owens Memorial Stadium in Columbus.
In Division III boys, St. Henry’s 3200 relay team of Ryan Goettemoeller, Jacob Rindler, Kevin Knapke and Mitchell Schulze took fifth in 8:10.76 while Parkway’s Hank Bevington finished fifth in the 110 hurdles with a time of 15.31. Coldwater’s Mike Seas placed sixth in the 3200
run in 9:41.91.Marion Local’s Mitch
Kremer took 11th in the pole vault with a leap of 13-0.
Fort Recovery’s Holly Brunswick was the lone Mercer County placer in the Division III girls state meet as Brunswick took seventh in the high jump with a leap of 5-4.
Marion Local’s Brianna Hess finished 15th in the 100 dash with a time of 12.90 while the Flyer 400 relay team of Mindy Hartings, Rachel Hess, Brianna Hess and Alyssa Homan took 11th in 51.55.
Rachel Hess also took 11th in the 400 dash with a time of 59.94 and Gina Kramer tied for tenth in the high jump at 5-2.
In Division II girls, Celina’s 3200 relay team of Michaela Wenning, Andrea Bell, Ashley Coon and Hannah Fleck was eighth in 9:29.92 while the Bulldogs’ Lexi Mills finished 16th in the 300 hurdles with a time of 48.44.
Fleck also finished second in the 800 run for the green and white, crossing the line in 2:12.42. Coldwater’s Christina Seas wrapped her season with a tenth place finish in the 3200 run with a time of 11:46.77.
Celina’s 1600 relay team of Gina Strable, Coon, Fleck and Wenning took tenth in 4:05.12 with Lizz Carr tying for seventh in the high jump at 5-2.
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Coldwater Memorial Pool News
ENJOYHigh school track is not
exactly spectator friendly. Relatives and friends who are basically interested in a single event or two, often spend a couple of hours or more to watch just a couple minutes of action. There is simply a lot of dead time at even the best run meets as hurdles are moved or removed, runners positioned at the starting line, relay zones and sweats removed, and last minute instructions and encouragement administered. The above may be negatives for fans of the sport, but actually positives for the participants. Track is a sport for athletes who are motivated and rewarded by their internal standards, not those of fans, parents, or newspaper writers. Participants at a track meet have time to just hang out with their teammates or get to know their fellow competitors. At the state track championships last week, there may have been only one championship medal awarded for each event in each Division, but there were many more winners. A personal best or PB, is the motivator for the track athlete. She or he wants to run faster, jump higher or farther, or throw longer than they ever have before. Congratulations to all the local athletes who gave it all and did their best at Columbus and those who finished their season earlier this year. My approval however, is irrelevant; they know what they did. Several
weeks ago I examined the MAC baseball standings and records and suggested the lack of a single dominant team perhaps suggests mediocrity in the conference this year. The Bride will be the first to verify that I am always willing to acknowledge any personal miscues. Any implication that 2011 MAC baseball was mediocre was about as inaccurate as describing this past six months as ordinary for the Ohio State football program. MAC baseball did have parity. Coldwater was a couple of late runs from giving the conference tri-champs with two losses each. Instead, Coldwater finished tied for third with Minster, each with three losses. St. John’s won the MAC with one loss and St. Henry finished sixth with six league defeats. Tournament play demonstrated the local conference teams were not average, just exceptional, while beating up on each other in regular season play. St. Henry advanced to the regionals in Division III, St. John’s and Minster advanced to state in Division IV, and the young men from Auglaize County won the state championship with a 6-0 score. Minster athletes and their fans had a memorable weekend at the Capitol. In addition to the baseball heroics, the girls’ track team finished seventh in their state meet and the boys finished eighth. No doubt there will be some stories recounted at the Oktoberfest this fall.
The Coldwater School Board met on May 24. Sherry Shaffer, treasurer, said that the state budget bill has yet to be approved by the Senate. Shaffer discussed the five year budget forecast for Coldwater based on projections of what the budget bill will look like. At the end of fiscal year 2011, Coldwater is expected to have a $150,000 shortfall, by 2012 a $350,000 shortfall and will continue to have shortfalls throughout 2015. Shaffer said the one thing that has helped is the Coldwater Teacher’s Organization approving the contract which will help us stay afloat for the next two years. Shaffer said that we know we will be in the hole. Todd Bills, school board member, added
that it could be a lot worse. Seas commented that we can be thankful that it has been 11, almost 12 years, with no increase of taxes. Shaffer will continue to update the budget as more information becomes available.
In other business, there are 93 students who are open enrolled for the 2011-12 school year. Seas commented on the Raise to the Top Grant. Through this grant, Coldwater purchased an upgrade to the STARS program for math and reading which gives instant results for students following a short test. Seas said that the teachers are talking about the data from STAR differently than he has ever seen. We are better able
to quantify and package the results with STAR so that we can better serve the students.
Approved was the resignation for the purpose of retirement of Jean Brackman and Jerry Kanney. Brackman began her career in 1968 and has spent the past years teaching fourth grade. Kanney has been teaching for 33 years, starting in St. Henry, before coming to Coldwater. Kanney took over as Middle School Principal eight years ago when Seas moved from the principal position to superintendent. The school board members stated they have lost many good people and a lot of experience this year due to the many retirements.
Coldwater School Board Talks BudgetAt the May meeting of the
Stateline Writers Club, guest speaker Janeane Norris of Montezuma shared her copy of a hand-written family history that her great-uncle wrote. The family history consisted of a very detailed listing of many areas of organization including an explanation of why he wrote the history, a detailed description of all locations mentioned in the book and a finished genealogy including all family names – “Mine was even in there,” Norris joked. She said there were just two brothers who came
to Halifax, Massachusetts, from England, and then on to Gallipolis, Ohio, and on to Portland, Indiana. All their family in this country is related to those two original brothers.
The group thanked Norris for her presentation which was considered to be an excellent example of the wonderful and lasting results that can come from creating one’s own legacy and great encouragement for others to do the same. Alta Jean Kuhn, Sue Miller and Gretchen Bollenbacher appeared on WCSM’s Spectrum to
promote the legacy program and talk about the club.
The Stateline Writers Club next meets on June 18, at 10 a.m. at the Celina Mercer County Library. The assignment is to bring something members have written in the past to share with the group.
Meetings are regularly held on the third Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Celina Library. Interested persons are invited and encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Bollenbacher at 419-363-2692 or [email protected].
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SR-119-8.57 and is a TWO LANE RESURFACING project. The date set for completion of this work
shall be as set forth in the bidding proposal. Plans and Specifications are on file in the Department
of Transportation.
NOTICE TO BIDDERSSTATE OF OHIO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Columbus, OhioOffice of Contracts
Legal Copy Number: 110421
Sealed proposals will be accepted from pre-qualified bidders at the ODOT Office of
Contracts until 10:00 a.m. on June 30, 2011. Project 110421 is located in Mercer County,
SR-127-12.58 and is a TWO LANE RESURFACING project. The date set for
completion of this work shall be as set forth in the bidding proposal. Plans and Specifications are on
file in the Department of Transportation.
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Celebrated every June 14 in the USA, millions of Americans observe Flag Day by waving Old Glory outside their homes and businesses. Veteran groups and sometimes whole commu-nities also arrange civic func-tions and special ceremonies in honor of Flag Day.
As the legend goes, it was George Washington and two other members of the Continental Congress who asked Betsy Ross to sew the first American flag sometime in the late spring of 1776. The young widow was only in her early 20s when she completed the first flag with thirteen stars arranged in a circle.
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A year later, the Continental Congress officially adopted the design for the national flag, and henceforward the Stars and Stripes symbolized the U.S. around the world.
The first “official” flag day was celebrated in 1877 - the flag’s centennial. In 1916, a grass roots movement resulted in President Woodrow Wilson issuing a proclamation that called for a nationwide observance of Flag Day on June 14. Although still not an official holiday, Flag Day was made a permanent observance in America in 1949 by Congress who resolved “That the 14th day of June of each year is hereby designated as Flag Day.”
Flag Day fun factsWhy red, white and blue? To the original members of the Continental Congress, red
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Why thirteen stars and stripes? They represented the thirteen American colonies which rallied around the new flag in their fight against the British for self-governance.
The thirteen colonies included Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Virginia.
To this day, thirteen stripes still commemorate the original colonies. Instead of thirteen stars, today the number of stars on the US flag has grown to 50, representing every state in the Union.
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