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June 7, 8, 9
Ansonia Community Garage Sales
June 8-9
American Cancer Society Relay for Life
Mercer County Fairgrounds
June 8-9
Dirt Late Model Dream
Eldora Speedway
June 9
Grand Lake Mariners vs Xenia- 4:00pm
Westview Park
June 10
Bow Shoot- 8:00am
Ohio Progressive Sportsman Club
June 10
Grand Lake Mariners vs Hamilton- 4:00pm
Westview Park
June 10
Concert Series- Jim Jennens & Little Giant
Band
.Lakeshore Park, Celina - 6:30pm
June 10
Chelsey House Orchestra - 8:00pm
Van Trees Park, Ft. Recovery
June 11 Red Cross Blood Drive -12:00-6:00pm.
St. John Lutheran Church, Celina
June 13 Grand Lake Mariners vs Cincinnati-
7:15pm- Westview Park
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By: Georgia Rindler
The Mercer County Health
Department dispensed 13,000
immunizations last year, which was
ninety-seven percent of the totals
for the county. Im familiar with this
service since thats where my children
received their baby shots and the
ones needed as they got older. What I
did not realize is that this department is
responsible for many other services the
county offers. We can safely eat at the
upcoming summer picnics because a
sanitarian checks the food preparations
beforehand. Community pools are
tested for proper disinfection and water
chemistry so our children are able to
enjoy this summer activity without
fear of contracting a communicable
disease. Talking with Dale Palmer, the
Public Health Administrator, made me
aware that there are three divisions to
this department. Health Care Services
provide immunizations, including the
annual drive through flu clinic in the
fall.
The health fairs and hearing and
vision screenings provided to the
children of the county are included with
this. Health Services also investigates
all county communicable diseases and
provides surveillance to isolate and
minimize outbreaks. Environmental
services are those that the public
might encounter without realizing
behind the scenes work had taken
place. This would be our festivals,
restaurants, camps, vending machines,
tattoo and piecing establishments and
school cafeterias. They all need to be
regularly inspected to ensure proper
sanitary procedures are followed.
Birth and death certificates fall under
Administration. This division may
seem mundane, but when a fifteen-
year-old needs to prove her age,
accuracy and quickness are of utmost
importance. Currently the department
can pull a birth certificate from any of
Ohios eighty-eight counties. They are
hoping to be able to do this for death
requests in the near future. Financial
and human resource management is
also handled by this section. The staff
of eleven is kept busy with paperwork,
reporting, and programs mandated by
the state of Ohio. This is in addition
to the work on and offsite that we see
provided. Seven percent of their budget
revenue comes from government
funding, while twenty three percent
is from local townships, city and
villages. The remaining seventy
percent is from user fees. So the charge
for that tetanus shot, birth certificate
copy or sewage system permit helps
keep the health department running.
And some of services are provided
at no charge. When my husband was
bitten by a bat in our house years
ago, they took care of having it sent
to Columbus for testing. As is typical,
when things work well, the public is
unaware of what is needed to make
this possible. I am pleased that I can
take these things for granted and dont
have to think about the safety of my
school buildings, know where to go
for a TB skin test for a job or volunteer
position, and in general have someone
who can direct me to the proper office
when Im unsure of whom to call.
Check out the website www.mccchd.
org for more information on what this
department has to offer. I am looking
forward to the summer where I can
enjoy the water and festivals without
giving a second thought to my health
safety.
Health Department Provides Services to County Residents
Please join us for our upcoming event on Wednesday, June 13 at 6:30 pm at our Enhanced Health Location at 110 E Butler Street,
Fort Recovery, OH 45846. Sue Homan, Registered Pharmacist and Hormone Consultant will be providing solutions through lifestyle
changes and discussing the basics of bio-identical hormone restoration therapy that can change how you feel. Please RSVP by June
11 by calling 419.375.2092. Limited Seating Available. Kaup Pharmacy offers specialized pharmacy compounding, home medical
equipment and supplies, and home iv services.
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Card of Thanks
in memory of
Louise Luken
My deepest gratitude and ap-
preciation go out to all the staff
at Willow View and Briarwood
Village over the past thirty one
months. The special loving care
that was extended to Louise es-
pecially the last few weeks was
so touching. I feel so fortunate to
have had a nursing home like Bri-
arwood Village to care for her.
I would also like to thank ev-
eryone for their expressions of
sympathy. All the love, kindness,
and thoughtful gestures are truly
cherished. Thanks to the wonder-
ful people that came to the funeral
home, your presence was truly ap-
preciated. Also special thanks to
all the pall bearers and the kitchen
help.
Sincerely,
Richard E. Luken
Roger H. Hawk, 74, Rockford, died
Saturday, June 2, 2012, at 4:30 p.m. at
Van Wert County Hospital. He was born
May 23, 1938, in Liberty Township,
Mercer County, Ohio, to William Baird
and Thelma (Groth) Hawk. Funeral
Services were held Wednesday, June 6,
2012, at 10:00 a.m. at Ketcham-Ripley
Funeral Home, Rockford, with Pastor
Chip Steffy officiating. Burial will be
held in Riverside Cemetery, Rockford.
Memorials may be directed to Van Wert
County Community Health Professionals
and Visiting nurses or Van Wert
Inpatient Hospice Center. Condolences
may be sent to ketchamripley.com
Fr. Robert Reinhart, C.PP.S., 84,
died Saturday, June 2, 2012, at 6:20
p.m. in the infirmary of St. Charles
Center, Carthagena, Ohio. He had been
in failing health for some time. He
was born on July 12, 1927, in Bryant,
Ind., to Peter and Cecelia (Schritz)
Reinhart. He entered the Society
in 1941 and was ordained on June
4, 1953. A Mass of Christian burial
was celebrated on Wednesday, June
6, at St. Charles, with the Rev. Larry
Hemmelgarn, C.PP.S., officiating. Fr.
William ODonnell, C.PP.S., will be
the homilist. Memorial contributions
may be made to the Missionaries of
the Precious Blood.
Randal Lee Griesdorn, 56,
Celina, Ohio, died on June 1, 2012,
at Miami Valley Hospital, Dayton,
Ohio. He was born April 2, 1956 in
Coldwater, Ohio, to Ralph Griesdorn
(deceased) and Mildred Severt
Griesdorn. On August 31, 2001 he
married Margaret Prenger Voisinet. A
gathering of family and friends was
heldTuesday June 5, 2012 at Cisco
Funeral Home in Celina, Ohio. Funeral
services followed on Wednesday, Fr.
Kenneth Alt C.PP.S officiating. Burial
was held on Wednesday June 6, 2012;
with a one hour visitation before
service. Contributions can be made
to Cash for Cans
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area births
Baby Boy Bihn
James and Megan (Franks)
Bihn of Portland announced the
birth of their baby boy, Marshal
Francis Bihn, on May 15, 2012
at 9:49 p.m. at the Mercer Health
Hospital in Coldwater. He weighed
6 pounds and 7.5 ounces and was
19.5 inches long.
Marshal was welcomed home
by his brother Leonard, who is one
year old.
Maternal grandparents are Mike
and Jeri Garringer of Ridgeville,
Indiana and Richard and Michelle
Franks of Portland, Indiana.
Paternal grandparents are Dale and
Barb Link and the late Leonard
Bihn of Portland, Indiana. Maternal
great-grandparents are Berneice
Franks of Portland, Indiana.
Paternal great-grandparents Irene
Siefring of new Weston and
Clepha Bihn of Fort Recovery.
Baby Boy Gaerke
Joshua and Mary (Will) Gaerke of
Fort Recovery announced the birth
of their son, Gavin Mark Gaerke on
May 22, 2012 at 1:56 p.m. at the
Mercer Health Hospital in Coldwater.
He was 8 pounds and 7.5 ounces and
was 21 inches long.
Gavin was welcomed home by his
brother Logan Gaerke, who is eleven
months old.
Maternal grandparents are Mark
and the late Kathleen Will of Fort
Recovery. Paternal grandparents
are Jack and Judy Gaerke of
Fort Recovery. Maternal great-
grandparents are Millie and the late
Luke Will of Fort Recovery and
Phyllis and the late Clem and mary
Poeppelman of Egypt. Paternal great-
grandparents are Charlie and Betty
Gaerke of Coldwater and Marie
Ranly and the late Paul Ranly and the
late Leonard Koesters St. Henry.
Baby Boy Kremer
Brent and Krista (Krieg) Kremer of Celina announced the birth of
their son, Grant David Kremer on May 21, 2012 at 10:26 p.m. at the
Mercer Health Hospital in Coldwater. He weighed 7 pounds and 8.5
ounces and was 21 inches long.
Grant was welcomed home by his brother Cayden who is two years
old.
Maternal grandparents are Mike and Marty King of Coldwater.
Paternal grandparents are Virg and Ruth Kremer of Chickasaw. Paternal
great-grandparents are Romie and norma Buening of Maria Stein.
Community Health Pro-
fessionals Hospice will conduct its
annual Rays of Hope Camp, June
26-28, 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily at
Camp Clay, 9196 Liberty-union
Rd., Van Wert.
The camp is for children, ages
6-17, who have recently lost a
loved one and helps them gain
support, develop friendships and
have a better understanding of the
grief process.
Most importantly, Rays of Hope
Camp provides an environment
where kids can express feelings of
loss among others their age with
similar experiences.
There are also many fun activities
like swimming, rock wall climbing,
team-building obstacles, crafts,
games, music, and more. Open to
youth from Allen, Auglaize, Mercer,
Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert
Counties; the cost is $20 for one
family member, $25 for two and
$30 for three or more. Registration
deadline is June 18.
For more information about
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Well another successful golf
tournament by Jack nicklaus is in the
books. It was a very good tournament
except for the cold rain and blustery
winds on Friday. With 120 golfers
starting on Thursday it made for a
busy four days. I had a new job at the
tournament starting this year as I no
longer work on the course with the
golfers. My new job is to coordinate
the amount of Marshals needed for
each hole and the scheduling each
one and their times to report and
so forth. It was a very interesting
new job and it really made the days
go fast. This was my 17th year at
Muirfield and I was so busy with the
new job I didnt really miss being
out on the course. I enjoy working,
as do all the Marshals and Volunteers
because all the money made on the
course goes to Childrens Hospital in
Columbus. And the people really turn
out to support this golf tournament
knowing the money made goes to
this worthy undertaking.
I suppose it rained as hard here
Friday as it did in Columbus. I
never did hear just how much rain
Columbus got but from the looks of
the streams and creeks I think they
got enough. As most everybody,
Columbus has needed rain also.
Coming home on Sunday evening
you could see all ready how much
better the corn and beans looked.
Lets just hope the good weather
continues for the farmers and their
crops.
Thats My Opinion...............
Whats yours??
From the archives of The
Mercer County Chronicle
10 YEARS AGO 2002
The Marion Community
Scholarship Foundation, Inc.,
founded in 1996, held their annual
meeting with Carl Pohl being re-
elected as president.
Relizion, Coldwater, Ohio,
located in the former AGCO
new Idea building at 515 West
Sycamore Street will hold an open
house on June 9, 2002 to show off
their renovated facilities.
Tom Rosenbeck of Les
Wenning Motors, Fort Recovery,
presented a 2002 Ford Ranger
as a raffle prize to the Mercer
County Committee for the Ohio
Bicentennial.
25 YEARS AGO (1987)
The Coldwater Cavaliers
won their third state baseball
championship in five years by
defeating Mason 22-5 for the title.
Meanwhile Parkway also won
a state championship with a 7-3
victory over newark Catholic.
Members of united
Steelworkers Local 5369 ratified
a new three year contract with
Celinas Huffy Corp. bicycle
plant. union President Gary
Koesters stated the contract will
expire June 6, 1990.
Coldwater Exempted Village
Schools and Allied Products Corp.,
parent company of Coldwaters
new Idea plant have reached an
agreement over the valuation of
the new Idea property for taxation
purposes.
50 YEARS AGO (1962)
Six young men from Mercer
County are among the fifteen to be
ordained Precious Blood Priests
at St Charles Seminary on June
9, 1962 by Most Reverand Paul F.
Leibold, DD, auxiliary bishop of
Cincinnati.
Ralph C. Steinlage, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Joseph Steinlage, St.
Henry, presented the valedictory
address at the unversity of
Dayton Saturday. He was the top
male student in a class of 485
graduates.
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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
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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
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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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To achieve investment success, you dont have to start out with a huge sum or get lucky by picking hot
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monthly contributions.
By becoming an automatic investor, you can gain some key benefts, including these:
* Discipline Many people think about investing but decide to wait until they have a little extra cash. Before
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* Long-term focus Theres never any shortage of events political crises, economic downturns, natural
disasters that cause investors to take a timeout from investing. Yet if you head to the investment sidelines, even
for a short while, you might miss out on some good opportunities. By investing automatically each month, youll
maintain a long-term focus.
* Potential for reduced investment costs If you invest the same amount of money each month into the same
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shares, and when prices rise, youll buy fewer shares just as youd probably buy less of anything when prices
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This type of frequent trading is often ineffective and it can raise your overall investment costs with potential fees,
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against loss. Also, youll need the fnancial resources available to keep investing through up and down markets.)
Clearly, automatic investing offers some major advantages to you as you seek to build wealth. Of course, if
youre contributing to a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plan, youre already automatically investing
because money is taken out of your paycheck at regular intervals to go toward the investments youve chosen in
your plan. But by employing automatic investing techniques to other vehicles, such as an Individual Retirement
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Question: Our family is going on vacation this summer and we need to board our pet. What are some things we should look for or ask
about when boarding our pet?
Answer: If you need to find a boarding facility, there are a number of questions you should ask. Here are some questions:
Call and ask what the normal hours are. Do they have drop-off and pick-up times on the weekend?
Can you take a tour? Any facility that is boarding should not object to giving you a tour of the facility. This way you can see where
the dogs are kenneled.
Do they have inside kennels and outside runs? How often are the animals taken outside? Are the outside runs covered with a roof
to protect from weather? The animals should be taken outside a minimum of twice a day. They should be taken out more often or allowed
access to outdoors in their runs. The runs should be scooped out often and hosed and disinfected daily. Do they place the feces in a bucket
or dumpster or pile it up? They should keep it in a closed container. The run area should be surrounded by a security fence, so if an animal
escapes their run they are still in an enclosed safe area.
Does the inside facility have windows, an exhaust fan, and heat/air conditioning?
Do they exercise the dogs? Is this an extra fee?
In case of emergency, do they have a vet on call 24 hours-a-day?
Do they allow you to bring your own food? Do they feed twice daily? Do they give medications? Is this an extra charge? Do the animals
have access to water 24 hours-a-day? What kind of food do they feed the animals? Is it quality food?
Do the animals get a take-home bath? Is there a charge for this? If the animal has an accident and are soiled, are they given a bath
or cleaned up? All boarded pets should be clean when you pick them up. If they have an accident and get soiled they should be bathed or
cleaned with waterless shampoo immediately.
Are animals boarding there required to have vaccines? Boarding facilities should require all animals to be current on vaccinations. An
animal being current on their vaccinations not only protects your pet, but protects all pets. For canines, they should be current on Distemper/
Parvo, Kennel Cough, and Rabies. For Feline, FVRCP, Feline Leukemia, and Feline Infectious Peritonitis, and Rabies. These diseases are highly
contagious especially when dogs/cats are together in close quarters. A breakout spreads very quickly.
Is the bedding in the kennels changed frequently? The bedding should be changed at least twice daily, more often if it is soiled.
Do they wash and disinfect the feed and water bowls?
If you are boarding a cat, how often do they dump and disinfect a litter box? Litter pans should be changed at least twice daily, but
whenever they are found soiled is a better choice.
Do they inspect animals for fleas upon arrival? What happens when they find fleas? Animals should be inspected upon arrival and
given flea medication immediately if fleas or flea dirt is found. This cost can be in addition to the boarding cost.
How much do they charge for boarding? Do they offer a discount if you bring your own food?
At my practice, we do boarding. They are free to tour the facilities and ask questions. They are free to call anytime during their pets stay
to get an update on how the pet is doing. My staff gives each animal individualized attention. They are required to keep the kennels clean and
disinfected both inside and outside. We offer a discount for those who bring their own food. All animals that are kenneled or hospitalized are
required to be current on their vaccinations. Animals are put in outside covered runs. They are allowed to stay outside weather permitting
when someone is at the office. We do not allow pets to stay outside all the time. Pets are given exercise time and/or walks if the clients request
it at no additional cost. The inside kennel room has exhaust fans and is heated/air conditioned. Water is accessible to animals 24 hours a
day. They are fed twice daily with bowls being changed, washed, and disinfected twice daily. We medicate pets and follow owners instructions
without an additional cost. We have pick-up and drop-off times on weekends for the convenience of the pet owner. I am available 24 hour-a-
day for any emergency that may arise. We treat all boarded animals as if they are our own. This is our policy no exceptions.
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June 21, 22, 23,
24, 25, 26
Weekdays 8:30am-4:00pm
Thursday evening til 7:30pm
Sat & Sun 9:30 am-4pm
Bag Days
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Monday, $2.00
Tuesday, June 26 - LAST DAY
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Whats Happening
Around the Fort
The Fort Recovery Friends
of the Library will host the
annual Pet Parade on Saturday
June 16. Registration will be
at Headquarters starting at
12:30 with the Parade starting
at 1:00 p.m. Prizes will be
awarded to the Best Decorated
Pet, Best non cat or dog pet,
Cutest Cat, Cutest Puppy and
Cutest Dog, Best family of
Pets.
The Fort Recovery Alumni
Association will be holding
the annual banquet at the
American Legion Hall on
Saturday June 16. The doors
are open at 6:00 pm. Dinner
will be served at 6:30. The
committee would like for you
to send in your reservations as
soon as possible.
The Friends of the Library
are needing help for the
summer reading program. If
you can offer your services
call the library.
St. Peter neurological
Center winning number for the
past week was Pauline Rindler
from Burketsville with the
number 640.
nO FLOuR COOKIES
This recipe comes from
Betty Bechtol.
1 cup peanut butter
three fourths cup brown
sugar
1 egg
three fourths tsp. baking
soda
There is no flour, this is not
a mistake.
Mix and bake at 350 degrees
for 6 to 10 minutes.
THOuIGHT FOR THE
WEEK: Dont worry about
tomorrow, there are plenty of
things to worry about today.
unTIL nEXT WEEK
REMEMBER: Be happy, love
one another and remember
that there is a miracle out there
that can change your life.
fort notes
by Betty Lou Denney/Hall
The Penny
By Joyce Meyer
Reviewed by
Skeet Wolters
Library Assistant
The Penny, by Christian author,
Joyce Meyer, revolves around a
lowly penny that changes the life of
a 14-year-old Jenny Blake as well
as Miss Shaw, a prissy spinster who
owns a jewelry store. Jenny stops to
pick up a penny from the asphalt top,
turns around just as a robbery is tak-
ing place and she saves the jewelry
store inventory from the thief. Miss
Shaw offers the heroic
Jenny a job in her store
and a friendship devel-
ops with both parties
sharing their secrets
and helping each other
cope with their prob-
lems.
Miss Shaw has a
valid reason why she
always wears white
gloves in her shop and around town.
She was abused by her mother result-
ing in her hands being scarred from
boiling water.
This is yet another book on do-
mestic violence where the women are
beaten both physically and verbally
by a domineering family member.
Mrs. Blake, Jennys mother, does not
stand up to her husband as he abuses
the two daughters as
well as her. He drinks,
and is totally demand-
ing of the women in his
family. Miss Shaw en-
courages Jenny to stand
up for herself and con-
vinces her that she is a
valuable person.
This book takes
place in the 1950s be-
fore school integration and the black
students do their classes in adjacent
mobiles. Jenny makes friends with
a black girl her age, visits her home,
and is welcomed by the whole fam-
ily. They invite her to their church
and she fnds she enjoys the music,
dancing and fellowship.
In a day and age when many will
not stoop to pick up a penny coin,
the lowly wheat penny is the effec-
tive theme throughout this story as
the adult and teenager achieve and
grow with the love of God and each
other. I recommend this Christian
book choice as an inspirational sum-
mer read.
Happy reading. Skeet
Winners of the Mercer County Bar
Association Law Day Essay Compe-
tition. From left to right: Third Place
winner nicole Elston, First Place
winner Kevin McGohan, and Sec-
ond Place winner Beth Garwood. All
three winners are Eighth Grade Celina
students. Each winner received a cash
prize along with other gifts. The es-
say competition is held annually and
is open to all Mercer County students
in the 7th, 8th, and 9th grades. Special
thanks go to the Mercer County Bar
Association and particularly the Law
Day Committee, attorneys Amy B.
Ikerd, Matt Lammers, George Moore,
and Emily Schlater for making this
event possible.
Mercer County
Bar Association
essay winners
June 7, 2012 Page 5
Museum of Postal History
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The eighth book in the series
of Passport to Mercer County
Ohio History, for Marion
Township is finished and
printed. The previous seven
Township books completed
are Butler, Center, Franklin,
Granville, Hopewell, Liberty,
and Washington Townships.
When I retired as Director
of the Mercer County Historical
Museum in 2004, I saw a
need for a resource for people
who are always asking me for
historical and/or genealogical
research. I decided to prepare a
list of resources for each of the
fourteen Townships of Mercer
County, so that people would
know where to find information
on history of any particular
topic in their township. I just
completed the book for Marion
Township, which is the size
of a Passport, and 52 pages in
length.
The book begins with the
place of Marion Township,
within the history of Mercer
County, and Ohio, and the
northwest Territory, with
the important 1795 Treaty of
Green Ville, which determined
Marion Townships southern
County Line, until 1848 when
Auglaize County was created
and the County Line was
changed. Marion Townships
book includes historical
resources for Carthagena,
Cassella (Marysville),
Chickasaw, Millport, St. Rosa
(Rose Garden), St. Sebastian,
Maria Stein, St. Johns Station,
Steineman Station and the
C.H. & D. Railroad. The book
includes resources for Society
of the Precious Blood, for St.
Charles Seminary, Convent of
Mary Help of Christians, Maria
Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics,
and the Convent of Mary Mother
of God, Gruenenwald, Cassella.
Resources for the African
American history at Carthagena,
Emlen Institute, and Randolph
Freedmen are included.
Resources are included for
Marion Township barns, Marion
Township Library, one room
schools and school histories,
local churches and their records,
cemeteries, six u.S. Post
Offices, businesses, service
and/or religious organizations,
families, local fires, Directories,
Mercer County Atlas maps and
photographs. The 1900 map of
Mercer County is at the center
of the book, with names of
forgotten villages.
The Marion Township
Trustees, the current and
previous Township Houses are
included. A unique photograph
of The Messenger Press building,
when it was founded in 1897 at
the former building of the St.
Josephs Indian normal School
(1888-1896) at Rennsselaer,
Indiana is there. The moving
of two cemeteries at Carthagena
is a unique story. The forgotten
story of Millport is told. Joseph
Kennedy, father of the late
President John Kennedy, visited
Chickasaw, about the railroads.
The Predestinarian Baptist
Church of Christ on Chickasaw
Creek has a forgotten Ledger.
Historical Resource references
not only include village, church,
school, county history books,
sports books, and cook books,
but also old newspaper articles
about anniversaries, fires, sports,
new Idea Spreader history,
Kemp Spreaders of 1880s, and
individual stories. The books
goal is to help people find
research they are seeking.
On Sunday afternoon, 1:00
4:00, June 24, this new book,
Passport to Mercer County Ohio
History: Marion Township,
will be available, at the Mercer
County Historical Museum, the
Riley Home. That is the same
day the Mercer County Indian
Relic Collectors are hosting
the 32
nd
Annual Prehistoric
Artifacts Exhibit at the Museum.
Copies of the other seven books
of Butler, Center, Franklin,
Granville, Hopewell, Liberty,
and Washington Townships will
also be available that afternoon.
With respect to our friends of
the Mercer County Historical
Society, the book cost is kept
at $5.00 each. (Add $2.00 for
mailing the book.)
[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.]
The book Passport to Mercer
County Ohio History: Marion
Township is completed.
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Dairy is important to the economy of
MERCER COUNTY!
Our Dairy Farms Do A Great Job!
Keep Up The Good Work!
Dairy products are generally de-
fined as foodstuffs produced from
milk. They are usually high-energy-
yielding food products. A production
plant for such processing is called a
dairy or a dairy factory. Raw milk
for processing generally comes from
cows, but occasionally from other
mammals such as goats, sheep, wa-
ter buffalo, yaks, or horses. Dairy
products are commonly found in Eu-
ropean, Middle Eastern and Indian
cuisine, whereas they are almost un-
known in East Asian cuisine.
Milk
Milk - after optional homogeniza-
tion, pasteurization, in several grades
after standardization of the fat level.
Cream - the fat skimmed off the
top of milk or separated by machine-
centrifuges.
Sour cream - cream that has been
fermented by the bacteria Strepto-
coccus lactis and Leuconostoc citro-
vorum.
Crme frache - slightly ferment-
ed cream.
Smetana - Central and Eastern
European variety of sour cream.
Clotted cream - thick spoonable
cream made by heating.
Cultured buttermilk - fermented
concentrated (water removed) milk
using the same bacteria as sour
cream.
Milk powder (or powdered milk)
- produced by removing the water
from milk.
Condensed milk - milk which has
been concentrated by evaporation,
often with sugar added for longer life
in an opened can.
Evaporated milk - (less concen-
trated than condensed) milk without
added sugar.
Ricotta cheese - milk heated and
reduced in volume, known in Indian
cuisine as Khoa.
Infant formula - dried milk pow-
der with specific additives for feed-
ing human infants.
Baked milk - a variety of boiled
milk that has been particularly popu-
lar in Russia
Butter
Butter - mostly milk fat, produced
by churning cream.
Buttermilk - the liquid left over
after producing butter from cream,
often dried as livestock food
Ghee - clarified butter, by gentle
heating of butter and removal of the
solid matter.
Anhydrous - milkfat
Cheese
Cheese - produced by coagulat-
ing milk, separating from whey and
letting it ripen, generally with bacte-
ria and sometimes also with certain
molds.
Cheese Curds - the soft curdled
part of milk (or skim milk) used to
make cheese (or casein)
Whey - the liquid drained from
curds and used for further processing
or as a livestock food.
Cottage cheese
Quark
Cream cheese - produced by the
addition of cream to milk and then
curdled to form a rich curd or cheese
made from skim milk with cream
added to the curd.
yogurt, milk fermented by Strep-
tococcus salivarius ssp. thermophilus
and Lactobacillus delbrueckii ssp.
bulgaricus sometimes with addi-
tional bacteria, such as Lactobacillus
acidophilus
Gelato - slowly frozen milk and
water
Ice Cream (ice cream)
Ice cream - slowly frozen cream
and emulsifying additives.
Ice milk
Frozen custard
Frozen yogurt, yogurt with emul-
sifiers that is frozen.
Dairy Facts
Dairy may cause health issues for
individuals with lactose intolerance
and milk allergies.
Vegans and some vegetarians
avoid dairy products due to a variety
of ethical, physiological, environ-
mental, political, and religious con-
cerns.
Eggs as dairy?
Eggs are sometimes categorized
as dairy, defining dairy as food that
is produced by animals (other than
meat) rather than as milk specifi-
cally. For example, the Open Direc-
tory Project at one point listed cook-
ing eggs as a subcategory of cooking
dairy products. Defining dairy as
limited to milk products, however, is
more common.
What are the different types of Dairy Products?
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a misconception thats hard to
let go of. But dairys detractors
should know the right dairy
products enjoyed in moderation
can actually be good for your
health for a variety of reasons.
Consuming dairy products
as part of a nutrient-rich diet is
important for individuals of all
ages. Dairy products have many
nutrients and vitamins essential
to good health. Calcium, pro-
tein, phosphorus, potassium,
and supplemented vitamins A
and D are all nutrients the body
needs. Calcium, for example, is
necessary to build and maintain
strong bones.
Osteoporosis, a condition
wherein the bones weaken and
are more susceptible to injury,
can affect anyone, but it is
particularly common among
women age 50 and older. The
national Institutes of Health
say as many as half of all wom-
en and a quarter of men older
than 50 will break a bone due
to osteoporosis. To keep bones
strong, health professionals
recommend eating a diet rich in
calcium and vitamin D -- both
of which are found in dairy
products.
Eating low-fat dairy prod-
ucts can reduce a persons risk
of developing cancer. Studies
have shown that populations
that eat a high amount of cal-
cium-rich foods have a lower
incidence of colorectal can-
cer. According to child health
authority Dr. Sears, calcium
controls the multiplication of
epithelial cells lining the co-
lon. Fast multiplication of
these cells increases a persons
risk of developing cancer. The
best sources of calcium include
bony fish and dairy products
like yogurt.
Dairy products, especially
milk, are also essential for dif-
ferent health benefits. Drinking
milk helps protect the enamel
surface of teeth against acidic
substances. This helps prevent
tooth decay and weakening
enamel.
Milk and other dairy prod-
ucts might also help maintain
healthy skin.
Dairy also plays a role in di-
gestive health. Consumption of
milk products may help in re-
ducing acidity in the stomach.
yogurts with active cultures
have been known to promote
healthy digestion and alleviate
occasional irregularity.
Individuals with lactose in-
tolerance, a food sensitivity
where there are inadequate lev-
els of lactase in the body neces-
sary to break down the lactose
sugar in dairy products, may
avoid dairy foods. However,
information from the Wiscon-
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that those with a lactose intol-
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two cups of milk a day if taken
with food and spread through-
out the day. Research also in-
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amounts of lactose-containing
foods may improve lactose tol-
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Dairy products, like milk,
cheese, yogurt, creams, and
even ice cream, can provide
much of the daily recommend-
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and minerals. Low-fat dairy
products are important compo-
nents of a healthy diet.
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County American Cancer
Societys Relay for Life of
Mercer County would like you to
join your community in the fight
against cancer. The Relay for Life
will take place on June 8 - 9 at
the Mercer County Fairgrounds.
At 6:00 p.m. the Survivor Lap
and Opening Ceremonies begin.
Schedule of Events:
4:30pm- Survivor Dinner
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5:00pm- Survivor Dinner/Car Show Registration/ Silent Auction
Begins
6:00pm- Opening Ceremony/ Torch Walk and Survivor Lap
6:30pm- Code Purple
7:00pm- Juggler begins
8:00pm- Purse Auction begins/ Car Show Registration ends/ Miss
Relay Contest/ Patriotic Lap
8:30pm- Judging of Miss Relay Contest/ Code Purple
9:00pm- Awards of Car Show/ 70s Disco
9:30pm- Silent Auction Files
10:00pm- Luminaries Ceremony
11:00pm- Project Runway/ Ohio State vs. Michigan
11:30pm- Judging of Project Runway
12:00am- Halloween
1:00am- Crazy Hats
2:00am- Mardi Gras
3:00am- P.J. Sleepy Time
4:00am- Christmas Time
5:00am- Teddy Bear
6:00am- Cock-a-doodle-do
7:00am- Java nation Walk- yoga- noisemakers
7:30am- yoga continues until 7:45am
8:00am- Zumba- Grab Someone you dont know
8:30am- Registration for mini cheer camp
9:00am- Duct tape 3 leg lap- Teamwork
10:00am- Parent child- no child? borrow one, two, or more
11:00am- Final team- walk as a team/survived the event
11:45am- Fight Back and Closing Ceremony
12:00pm- Survived the Relay
Relay (Continued from Page 8)
The Medical, Educational &
Development (MED) Foundation
of Mercer Health will sponsor the
Esmonde-Homan Memorial Golf
Open at the Mercer County Elks Golf
Course on Wednesday, June 13. All
proceeds will benefit the Foundations
Scholarship Fund.
The format for the tournament is
a four-person scramble. Tee time will
be 1:00 pm with a shotgun start. The
tournament is open to both men and
women. First time golfers or those
who seldom play are welcome. Entire
teams (4 players) can register to play, or
individuals can be assigned to a team.
According to John Hoying, Event
Coordinator, women, coed, and men
divisions will be offered again this
year. He says, We will be giving away
awards in each of these categories.
The $75 entry fee includes green fees,
cart rental, awards, limited refreshments
throughout the afternoon, and a dinner.
Members of the Mercer County Elks
receive a discount. Sign up deadline is
June 6. Interested persons can pick up
their registration form at the Mercer
County Elks Golf Course, Mercer
County Community Hospital, or the
Community Medical Center in Celina.
They may also call 419-678-5679.
Featured again this year is the
opportunity to win a new automobile.
Sinking a hole-in-one on number 5
will win a 2012 Chrysler 200 Limited
valued at over $26,000. Any hole-in-
one on number 2 or on number 16 will
win other valuable prizes. Sponsor of
these prizes, including the new car, is St.
Marys Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Inc.
Offered again this year is a Golf
Ball Drop. numbered balls will be
dropped over a hole. The ball that is
closest to the hole or is in the hole can
win up to $5000. Persons do not need to
be present to win. Tickets are $10 each
and can be purchased by calling Hoying
at 419-678-5679. Hoying explains,
We have a limited number of tickets
to sell. The number tickets we sell will
determine the amount of money the
winning entry will receive. We will also
have a second prize this year 4 days
and 3 nights at the OHare Crown Plaza
Hotel in Chicago.
Prizes will be given out on a number
of other holes for such accomplishments
as closest to the pin, longest drive on
the fairway, and longest putt. The best
foursome in each category will receive
prizes as will the second and third best
teams.
Hoying says, We are very excited
about this years tournament. I want to
send a word of appreciation to St. Marys
Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Inc. for sponsoring
our new car opportunity, and to our
corporate sponsors Preferred Insurance
Center, HCF Management, Inc.,
Community Sports & Therapy Center,
T-102 Clear Channel Broadcasting,
Baxter Pharmaceutical, Owens &
Minor, Knapschaefer Insurance, Inc.,
Ohio Health Choice, and First Financial
Bank. We hope to make this years event
a very special one. We are still accepting
applications as well as more sponsors.
Interested companies and golfers can
call me at 419-678-5679.
Since the MED Foundation
Memorial Scholarship Program began
21 years ago, over $160,000 has been
awarded to Mercer County students
pursuing a medical career. Hoying says,
This tournament is important to us if
we are to continue the program.
Teams will be announced the day
of the tournament. Persons interested in
playing should call Hoying at 419-678-
5679 prior to June 6.
Mercer Health Foundation Golf Open is June 13
Anyone making a hole in one on
number 5 at the Mercer County Elks Golf
Course during the MED Foundations
Esmonde/Homan Golf Outing on
Wednesday, June 8, will win a new vehicle
like this Chrysler 200 Limited valued at
over $26,000. The vehicle can be seen at
St. Marys Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, Inc. in
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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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Observations ... by John Bruns
STATE RESULTS
A five-minute 1600 meters
may be hard for us normal folks
to comprehend. To understand the
feat, go to your local high school
track, (loosen up first) and then run
as fast as you can once around the
track. If you can circle the oval in 75
seconds, you are in great condition
with excellent motivation. But you
cannot stop now, you must repeat
that effort three more times. If you
can do this, you have run a five-
minute 1600 and are one of the
elite individuals in the state. Sarah
Kanney a small freshman girl from
Coldwater, is a runner who ran the
1600 in the Division II State Meet
and defeated her nearest opponent
by almost four seconds. Some
twenty-five years ago, I saw my
first 10,000 meter road race and
actually ran a mile with a friend
before walking back to the finish
area. I witnessed runners of all
ages and genders finish the six-
plus miles. My male ego was
significantly bruised as I watched
young girls finish the event that
seemed impossible to me at that
time. It took a year or two and the
disappearance of approximately
twenty pounds, but I finished a
10,000 meter, not in front of every
youngster, but I did compete with
many. My running days have long
since gone, replaced with aching
joints, but I can imagine what a
75 second quarter would be like.
I could have trained and sacrificed
my entire life and never come close
to her feat. By winning a state
championship as a freshman, Sarah
accomplished a truly remarkable
feat, even more so than throwing
touchdown passes, making slam
dunks, or throwing sharp breaking
curve balls. The other state
champions I would like to mention
are the Division IV state champion
baseball team members from
Minster High School. The young
men accomplished a rare feat
with winning back-to-back state
championships. We all heard about
the old saying, Even a blind hog
will find an acorn sometimes. It is
possible that an ordinary program
could get on a roll, get a few breaks
and win a championship one year.
A program does not get lucky two
years in a row however; a repeat
means you are legitimate, without
any doubts. Minsters baseball state
championship added another one
to the list already won by members
of the MAC conference, which
is approaching 100 for all sports.
Back-to-back state championships
is remarkable, especially since
the Wildcats won a state trophy
but not a conference award. They
lost three conference games this
spring and finished in a four way
tie for second place in the MAC,
the most competitive conference in
the state.
ROSSBuRG, OH (June 1)
Websters Dictionary defines
dream as a strongly desired
goal or purpose; something that
fully satisfies a wish. Over a
five-day span, Eldora Speedway
will personify and satisfy that
definition with its presentation
of Dream Week 2012. During
that June 5-9 period, dreams
will come true for race fans,
race teams, drivers and aspir-
ing queens; on and off the race
track through a combination of
receptions, racing, music and
pageants.
Kicking off that chase on
Tuesday evening (June 5) at
8:30 p.m. will be A night With
the Kennys, as driving veter-
ans Kenny Schrader and Kenny
Wallace meet and greet, and
then entertain race fans gathered
in the Eldora Ballroom, with an-
ecdotes of their storied careers.
Both have become known for
their hilarious quips. Without a
doubt, emcee Ozzie Altman will
have his hands full in his efforts
to keep Schrader and Wallace on
course. Proceeds of the event
will be donated to Feed The
Children to aid in their efforts
of distributing non-perishable
goods to those in need through
Fish Choice Pantry (Darke
County) and CALL Food Pantry
(Mercer County).
Feed The Children returns
the next evening (Wednesday,
June 6) as presenting sponsor
of the 8th annual Prelude to the
Dream, where 26 of the nations
premier drivers from nASCAR,
Indy Car, nHRA and the World
of Outlaws get behind the wheel
of dirt Late Models on Eldoras
notorious .500 mile clay oval.
The charity driven event tra-
ditionally performs before the
largest crowd of the season at
Eldora, and is aired worldwide
via HBO pay-per-view.
no sooner will the commo-
tion and buzz from that settle
down than a return to the Eldora
Ballroom appears on the agenda
Thursday night. The Ms. Eldora
Speedway pageant moves to the
stage at 7 p.m. to determine the
2012 queens court to represent
Eldora in victory lane and vari-
ous other functions.
Dirt Late Model racings su-
perstars will officially be wel-
comed later Thursday night dur-
ing the World Famous Eldora
Thursday night Party in the
Definition of Dream personified to its
maximum in busy Eldora week
Five-Day Span (June 5-9) at Ohio Speed Plant to Feature Racing, Music, Reception and Pageant
See Eldora, page 11
2012 Coldwater Little League Standings

Recent Results:
Thursday, May 31
All games PPD.

Tuesday, May 29
Jaycees 11
CW Lumber 1

Cars 6
Lions 0

Werlings 15
Stor/Lock 6

Johnson Mech. 8
CBS 5

Tuesday, May 22
CBS 11
Stor/Lock 3

Werlings 7
CW Lumber 4

Lions Club 14
Jaycees 4

Johnson Mech. 4
Cars 1
TEAM WINS LOSSES WIN % Runs For Runs
Against
Johnson
Mechanical
3 0 1.00 16 7
Werlings 3 0 1.00 30 15
CBS 2 1 .667 24 18
Lions 1 2 .333 15 14
Stor & Lock 1 2 .333 21 36
Jaycees 1 2 .333 22 23
Cars 1 2 .333 12 12
CW Lumber 0 3 .000 15 30
Runs Scored Leaderboard

Name Team Runs
1) Joel Muhlenkamp (Stor/Lock) 7

2) Brad Giere (Werlings) 6

3) Several Tied at 4

Coldwater Little League results

Recent Results:
Thursday, May 31
All games PPD.

Tuesday, May 29
Jaycees 11
CW Lumber 1

Cars 6
Lions 0

Werlings 15
Stor/Lock 6

Johnson Mech. 8
CBS 5

Tuesday, May 22
CBS 11
Stor/Lock 3

Werlings 7
CW Lumber 4

Lions Club 14
Jaycees 4

Johnson Mech. 4
Cars 1
Against
Johnson
Mechanical
3 0 1.00 16 7
Werlings 3 0 1.00 30 15
CBS 2 1 .667 24 18
Lions 1 2 .333 15 14
Stor & Lock 1 2 .333 21 36
Jaycees 1 2 .333 22 23
Cars 1 2 .333 12 12
CW Lumber 0 3 .000 15 30

Name Team Runs




Recent Results:
Thursday, May 31
All games PPD.

Tuesday, May 29
Jaycees 11
CW Lumber 1

Cars 6
Lions 0

Werlings 15
Stor/Lock 6

Johnson Mech. 8
CBS 5

Tuesday, May 22
CBS 11
Stor/Lock 3

Werlings 7
CW Lumber 4

Lions Club 14
Jaycees 4

Johnson Mech. 4
Cars 1
Against
Johnson
Mechanical
3 0 1.00 16 7
Werlings 3 0 1.00 30 15
CBS 2 1 .667 24 18
Lions 1 2 .333 15 14
Stor & Lock 1 2 .333 21 36
Jaycees 1 2 .333 22 23
Cars 1 2 .333 12 12
CW Lumber 0 3 .000 15 30

Name Team Runs




Recent Results:
Thursday, May 31
All games PPD.

Tuesday, May 29
Jaycees 11
CW Lumber 1

Cars 6
Lions 0

Werlings 15
Stor/Lock 6

Johnson Mech. 8
CBS 5

Tuesday, May 22
CBS 11
Stor/Lock 3

Werlings 7
CW Lumber 4

Lions Club 14
Jaycees 4

Johnson Mech. 4
Cars 1
Against
Johnson
Mechanical
3 0 1.00 16 7
Werlings 3 0 1.00 30 15
CBS 2 1 .667 24 18
Lions 1 2 .333 15 14
Stor & Lock 1 2 .333 21 36
Jaycees 1 2 .333 22 23
Cars 1 2 .333 12 12
CW Lumber 0 3 .000 15 30

Name Team Runs



Fan Zone outside Turns 3 and 4. This years event, scheduled from
8 p.m. 12 a.m. features a free concert by Curb Records country
music artist Tim Dugger, kicking off at 9 p.m.
Friday night offers an all-new look in the pursuit towards dirt
Late Models biggest paying victory check of the year - $100,000 in
the Dirt Late Model Dream presented by Ferris Commercial Mow-
ers. The two-day event begins Friday evening with time trials and
guaranteed racing for the first-time with $1,000-to-win Qualifying
Features. Then, Saturday returns to Eldora tradition, with six heat
races, a C-Feature and a B-Feature, plus the new scramble events,
to narrow the entrants down to a 26-car starting field and the chase
towards the dreamed $100,000.
A complete breakdown of the busy weeks schedule can be
downloaded from www.EldoraSpeedway.com, where tickets and
campsites for the weeks events may also be purchased 24 hours
a day. Eldoras office will also field questions and sell tickets at
(937) 338-3815 during normal business hours.
Eldora (Continued from Page 10)
Present at the Meeting on May
15, 2012- Doug Bertke, Don
Desch, Jim Sowar, and Secretary
Janet Gels, also, Eric Thomas.
Absent- Dave Gordon and May-
or Joe Knapschaefer
Chairman Doug Bertke called
the meeting of the Coldwater Tree
Commission to order at 7:00 p.m.
at Shelter House #1 in the Park.
Guests present are Alex uhlenhake
and Mike Hibner.
Don Desch made the monition
to accept the minutes from our
April 17th meeting, Jim Sowar
2nd. All approved.
Budget Report: Eric Thomas re-
ported that we had sufficient funds
to cover the Tree City uSA pro-
gram and that we would probably
profit some. With the extra funds,
we purchased a Gift Card for Mi-
chelle Comber for being our Guest
Speaker at the recent program.
Old Business: Community Day
at Bakers Woods was set up for
May 26, from Dawn to Dusk. Alex
printed up some flyers, which Jim
Sowar agreed to pass out at vari-
ous businesses down town and at
the Library. Ron Westgerdes, Care-
giver at the Woods, agreed to give
a short talk about the woods and
answer questions at 10:00 a.m. If
there is enough interest, we would
be willing to offer another Com-
munity Day in late fall.
Mike Hibner was present to dis-
cuss the Community Garden. The
commission agreed that it is a great
idea and would like to try it out
this year with maybe a dozen spots
to see how a COmmunity Garden
would go over and if it does well
this year, we will think bigger next
spring. He agreed to use the ground
at the old Soccer field, between the
municipal garage and the railroad
tracks. Mike stated that he would
get the word out regarding the gar-
den spots and plans to make up the
rules and regulations as the year
goes on.
new Business: Tree City uSA
review. Eric stated that he felt ev-
erything went really well. He had a
Proclamation for a Job Well Done
made for Robert Ransbottom for
all the time and energy he put into
setting up the Tree City program,
plus he will be given a Key to the
City.
We were given another Tree
City uSA Road Sign, which gives
us two, one for each entry into
town. We were also presented with
a 10-year glass plaque for our years
of service as a Tree City Commu-
nity.
Eric commented that Stepha-
nie Miller has warned us about the
Asian Long Horn Beatle headed
our way. She would like to use our
facility to talk to the public regard-
ing this new pest.
Members discussed the Tree
Commission Academy, held in To-
ledo. The freshmen class is a 2-day
class from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Members are encouraged to attend.
The ere Commission would pay for
the cost of the class.
Alex uhlenhake also requested
the possibility of purchasing hang-
ing pots on the light poles in the
park. One pole would cost approxi-
mately $170.00 for one bracket and
two pots. Discussion followed: to
purchase one for a sample, or four,
one for each corner of the park.
Eric stated that we had a budget of
3,000 to work withal therefore, the
commission requested Alex to pur-
chase as many poles as he could,
hopefully enough for fifteen poles.
Alex also reported that there
are six Ash trees in the Park that
have the emerald ash borer. They
will need to be cut down. There are
several very big Ash trees within
the park that are also showing signs
of the bug and they will be treated.
Alex stated that in June, Minster
will be presenting an interesting
program regarding under side-
walks with tree roots.
And finally, Dave Gordon stat-
ed that he cannot make the meet-
ings on Tuesdays and asked if
we would consider changing our
meeting date. It was decided to ry
the 3rd Wednesday of the month at
6:00 p.m., beginning in July. There
being no further business, Jim So-
war made the motion to adjourn,
Don Desch 2nd. All Agreed. The
next meeting is set for July 18th, at
the Parl in Shelter House #1. Ap-
proval of Minutes.
Coldwater Tree Commission
The Museum of Postal
History of Delphos has just
launched its new website at
www.postalhistorymuseum.org .
Some of the areas are still under
construction; but you can start
right off with a video tour of
the exhibits- we call it our three
minute tour. Scroll down the page
and you will find three important
areas. First you will find several
articles that have been published in
the various publications: Curators
Corner. We explore many of the
oddities and stories of our mail
systems. next section is about our
Excursions. Here you will find
the details of our next scheduled
escorted motorcoach trip. We are
heading to nashville, Tn home of
the Opry and the #1 destination for
music lovers of every taste. We will
spend four nights at the Gaylord
Opryland Hotel and spend five
glorious days enjoy great food,
first class service, and a myriad
of entertainment and attractions.
For more information call our
Museum Director & Guide, Gary
Levitt at 419-303-5482 day or
night. Just to give you a look at
our future, we are offering a trip
to new york City in October
2012 and also to Chicago the first
weekend in December. The last
section which at the moment states
Widget 3 will be an invitation to
become a Friend of the Museum.
Membership definitely has its
privileges for individuals, families
and corporations. There is more
to see under our Current Posts.
Give us just a little more time and
well have the website full of fun
articles, ideas, and activities.
Best thing to do is to come visit
our new museum. Many people
think that they have already seen
the museum because we have been
in existence since 1995. However,
unless you have been here since
late February 2012 you aint
seen nothing yet! In October
2011, we started over from scratch
by building 3D murals and erecting
more than 3,000 square feet of
walls. Stop in during visiting hours
on Thursday afternoons from 1:00
to 3:00 or Saturdays from 10:00 to
2:00 PM. Of course we schedule
groups at their convenience. Give
us a try and see why people from
over 30 countries and most of the
uS have come and enjoyed a visit.
Museum of Postal History
2012 Baseball Camps
Circle desired
camp(s)
Hitting and
Defense
Monday, June 11
9:00am-1:00pm
Ages 8-14
Pitching and
Offense
Thursday, June 14
9:00am-1:00pm
Ages 8-14
Cost: $50
Campers will be working with the Mariners coaching staff as well as the whole Mariner team.
Camps will take place at Jim Hoess Field, located in Westview Park, Fairground Rd.,
in Celina.
Instruction will start promptly @ 9:00A.M., so plase have participants at the feld by 8:45 A.M.
Each day will be split into two parts: 9:00-11:00 - fundamentals; 11:30-1:00 - controlled game
like drills, with 11:00-11;30 reserved for a break and a snack. Please-no soda or unhealthy
food. Examples of healthy choices include a granola bar, banana, and a Gatorade.
Water will be provided.
Participants must bring cleats, baseball pants, appropriate shirt, hat, glove, a small snack
and drink.
Pre-refster prior to June 7, so we have an idea of the number of particiapnts.
Each camper will receive a Mariners camp t-shirt for their participation.
Payment: Complete the registration form and mail it with a check made
payable to grand Lake Baseball Club, to the following address:
Grand Lake Baseball Club
P.O. Box 203
Celina, OH 45822
Cancellations will be announced on local radio station WCSM and WKKI.
Call 937-869-5205 for more information.
Camper ___________________ Grade in Fall _______ Date of Birth ________
Parents Name ______________________ Address _____________________
Phone: (home) _____________ (work)________________(cell) _____________
Email address: ________________ Emergency contact person _____________
Emergency phone # _________________
A parent or guardian must read and sign the waiver of liability that follows:
I release The Grand Lake Baseball Club, its agents, the city of Celina and its
agents, from liability of damage or injuries to my child due to his/her participation
in this activity. I acknowledge that my childs participation is strictly voluntary and I
agree to bring no claims against the organizer(s) and/or sponsors of this event.
________________________________________
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Makeup date:
Friday, June 15
Fort Pioneers 4-H Club held a meeting on May 8, 2012. Speeches were given by
Britney Klenke, Laura Hipple, Natalie Fortkamp, Kaitlin Weigel, Sarah Siefring,
Chloe Will, Maria Hartings, Owen Moorman, and Luke Keller. Demonstrations were
presented by Seth Fullenkamp, Jessica Wendel, and Cory Will. The club finished the
meeting with recreation time.
Fort Pioneers 4-H Club
On Monday April 9
th
there were 43 members and parents that took a field trip to the
Coke Cola plant. This is where we saw how they made and how they put the coke into
the cans and bottles. Also, this is where they make all different kinds of pops, and energy
beverages. Then we went to the Portland Boys club where we ate pizza and had pop and
cookies. We also had some time to play some games like basketball and other games. After
that we went to The Commercial Review. Where we were told the history of the paper
and how people submit articles and buy ads. We also watched them print a few copies.
Fort Pioneers 4-H Club held their March meeting on the 13
th
of March. The members
of the club approved of the Clubs Constitution. The club also moved to donate $100 to the
Fair King and Queen Competition. The club had a guest speaker, Chad Guggenbiller, who
gave information about the local Wayne IGA. He talked about how he runs a business.
Speeches were given by Cassie Poeppelman, Cole Smitz, Derek Wendel, Dylan Ranly,
and Keegan Timmerman. Demonstrations were presented by Jason Siefring and Joey
OConnor. The club ended the meeting with recreation time.
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Notice of Public Hearing of the
Butler Township Budget. Notice
is hereby given that on the 18th
day of June 2012 at 8:00p.m. A
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of Butler Township of Mercer
County, Ohio for the next suc-
ceeding fscal year ending De-
cember 31, 2013. Such hearing
will be held at the offce of Butler
Township, 308 West Main, Cold-
water, Ohio.
Charles R. Dues
Fiscal Offcer
001

Legals
025

For Sale
MOPED SALE, over 100
new and used mopeds.
Parts, service & repairs.
Lyle!s Moped Sales, 12th
and Mai n, Del phos.
419-692-0249.
POND STOCKING and
Supplies, Amurs, min -
nows, Blue Tilapia, and
other fish varieties. Aera-
tion systems, windmills,
fountai ns, and pond
chemicals. Free brochure.
Free delivery with mini -
mum order. One mile
west of Kalida on St. Rt.
224. 419 532-2335 rem-
lingerfishfarm.com.
035

Help Wanted
DRIVERS: SINGLE
Overnight & Local! Round
trip routes. Good Pay,
Benefits & Equipment!
CDL-A, 2 yrs., 23 yoa req.
Connie: 800-367-2875
MAINTENANCE MAN
with overall maintenance
experience. Food industry
experience helpful. 1st
shift. Pre-employment
drug screening required.
Send resume to J.E.S.
Foods Celina, Inc., 1800
Industrial Drive, Celina,
Ohio 45822
MAINTENANCE SUPER-
VISOR with management
experience, PLC and high
voltage electronics pre-
ferred with mechanical/
plumbing experience, trou-
bleshooting ability and
overal l mai nt enance.
Food industry experience
helpful. Pre-employment
drug screening required.
Send resume to J.E.S.
Foods, Celina, Inc., 1800
Industrial Drive, Celina,
Ohio 45822
040

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ARE YOU looking for a
child care provider in your
area? Let us help. Call
YWCA Child Care Re -
source and Referral at
1- 800- 922- 2916 or
419-225-5465.
035

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Hello...remember me? Im your flag. Some folks call me Old Glory, others call me the Stars and Strips, the Ensign, or just...the flag. But whatever they call me, I am your flag. And, as I proudly state, The Flag of the
united States of America. Something has been bothering me lately. I was wondering if I might talk it over with you. Its about you and me.
I remember sometime ago (I think it was Memorial Day, or was it the 4th of July) when people lined up on both sides of the street to watch a parade. When your father saw me coming along, waving in the breeze, he
took his hat off and held it against his left shoulder. His hand directly over his heart. Remember?
And you. I remember you! Standing there-straight as a soldier. you didnt have a hat on, but you gave the correct salute. They taught you in school to place your hand over your heart. Remember your little Sister? not to
be outdone, she was saluting the same as you. I was proud, very proud, as I came down that street. Oh, yes, there were some Servicemen there, standing at attention, giving the military salute. Ladies as well as men, civilans
as well as military, paid me respect...reverence.
now, if I sound a bit conceited...well...I have the right. I represent the finest country in the world-The united States of America. More than one aggressive nation has tried to haul me down, only to feel the fury of this
freedom loving country. Many of you had to go overseas to defend me. A lot more blood has been shed since those patriotic parades of long ago and Ive had a few stars added since you were a boy, but Im still the same ole
flag.
Dad is gone now...and the hometown has a new look. The last time I came down your street, I noticed some of the old landmarks had given way to a number of new buildings and homes. yes sir, the old town sure has
changed. I guess I have too, cause I dont feel as proud as I did back then.
I see youngsters running and shouting through the street, college boys and girls disrupting our campuses, people selling hot dogs and beer while our national Anthem is played...everything from apathy to riots. They
dont seem to know-or care-who I am. not too long ago, I saw a man take his hat off when I came by...he looked around, didnt see anybody else with theirs off...so he quickly put his back on.
now-when I come down your street, you just stand there with your hands in your pockets. Occasionally you give me a small glance and then look away. When I think of all the places Ive been...normandy;
Guadalcanal; Iwo Jima; Battle of the Bulge; Korea; Vietnam; and Desert Storm; I wonder-whats happened? Im still the same ole flag.
How can I be expected to fly high and proud from buildings and homes when within them there is no thought, love or respect for me? Whatever happened to patriotism? your patriotism? Have you forgotten what I stand
for? Have you forgotten all of the battle fields where men fought and died to keep this nation free? When you salute me, you salute them. Take a look at the Memorial Honor Rolls sometime. Look at the names of those who
never came back...some of them were friends or relatives of yours...maybe even went to school with you. Thats why youre saluting...nOT ME!
Well, it wont be long before I come down the street again. So when you see me, stand straight, and place your hand over your heart. Do this because I represent you. youll see me wave back, my salute to you.
In Celebration Of Our Nations Birthday,
We Ask That You Display This American Flag In Your Window For The Holiday and Weekend.
This Flag Is Being Presented To You Through The Advertisers Of This Newspaper And Is For You To Show Your Patriotism By Proudly Displaying "Old Glory"!
CARRIAGE
WERKES
Specializing In Collisions, Repairs, Foreign and Domestic
FREE ESTIMATES
Open Daily Including Evenings & Saturdays
421 North Eastern Ave., St. Henry, OH
419-678-4530
State Route 119,
Fort Recovery, Ohio
Coldwater
American
Legion
~ POST 470 ~
Commander, Don Livingston
DE RUIJTER
INT USA
120 Harvest Drive Coldwater
419-678-3909
123 Hamilton Street, Celina, Ohio
419-586-5760
* Excellence In Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine *
JAMES E. KEMMLER, M.D.
DARBY W. WEHRLEY, D.P.M.
KEMMLER
ORTHOPAEDIC
CENTER
KEMMLER
ORTHOPAEDIC
CENTER
KEMMLER
ORTHOPAEDIC
CENTER
Located arcoss from McDonalds By Appointment
~POST 6515~
Commander, Richard Smith
Fort Recovery
VFW
ZEHRINGER
S TAT E
RE P RE S E NTAT I VE
Jim
Proudly Display This
American Flag As You
And Your Family Enjoy A
Safe
July 4th Weekend!
PAID FOR BY CITIZENS FOR ZEHRINGER,
DAVE WOLTERS, TREASURER,
2191 OAK STREET, MARIA STEIN, OHIO 45860
Celina Eagles
Lodge
~ #1291~
COLDWATER MALL
COLDWATER, OHIO
419-678-4734
Celina Plaza Shopping Center
Celina, Ohio
419-586-6914
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
COOPER
FARMS
Fort Recovery, OH 419-375-4116
St. Henry, OH 419-678-4853
6921 ST. RT. 703 EAST, CELINA, OHIO
419-586-8465
GREENVILLE ROAD, ST. MARYS, OHIO
419-394-8400
Located Inside Cisco Funeral Home
419-584-1925
620 HARDIN STREET,
COLDWATER,
OHIO
Happy 4th of July!
Engineer. Create. Perform.
Big enough to serve...

Small enough to care!!!
Fort Recovery
VFW
~ POST 6515 ~
Osgood
American Legion
~ Post 588 ~
HALL RENTALS 419-582-4551
Dances First and Third Saturday
Each Month
Knights of Columbus
~ COUNCIL 1800 ~
Celina, Ohio
Hall Rental
419-586-2713 419-586-6136
Brockman Brockman
Brockman Brockman Brockman
Inc. Inc.
Inc. Inc. Inc.
DOWNTOWN
FT. RECOVERY,OHIO
419-375-2359
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES
Toll Free 1-866-PBC BANK
www.pbcbank.com
COLDWATER - CELINA - ROCKFORD
BURKETTSVILLE - ST. MARYS
The
Peoples Bank
Co.
Member
FDIC
MERCER COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Compliments of
JERRY
LAFFIN
Friend Of Agriculture
Road-Bridges-Sewers
Balance Budget
Strong Economic
Development
RISH
Plumbing, Inc.
PLUMBING IS
NEW INSTALLATIONS
OH LIC #28130
PLUMBING IS
OUR BUSINESS!
Sales & Service
115 E. Main Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-2812
Eichar
DeCurtins VFW
~ POST 5713 ~
Bob Howell,
Commander
EMS Body Parts
& Service, Inc.
EMS Rhino Linings
Full Line Of Truck Accessories!
Quality Collision Auto/Truck Repair
SPRAYED-ON TRUCK
BED LINERS
4151 Burrville Road, Coldwater, Ohio
419-375-4854
Maria Stein
American Legion
Mike Mescher, Commander
For Rentals Call 419-925-4824
~ Post 571 ~
REMEMBER ME?
CELINA AMERICAN LEGION
~~POST 210~~
2510 St. Rt. 703, Celina, OH 419-586-6478 Fax 419-586-1779
www.alpost210.comwww.freedomdayspicnic.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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PORK CHOPS &
CHICKEn DInnERS
~Dinners Open to the Public~
3rd Saturday of the Month
SWISS STEAK &
CHICKEn DInnERS
FREEDOM DAyS
LAKESHORE PARK In CELInA
JULY 2-4
Commander, Kenneth Lamm
Northtown
Marathon
555 North Second St. S.R. 118
Coldwater, Ohio 419-678-7050
The Mercer County
CHRONICLE
P.O. Box 105
124 W. Main St.
Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-2324
The "Good News" Of The
Hometown Area!
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Were your
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Hello...remember me? Im your flag. Some folks call me Old Glory, others call me the Stars and Strips, the Ensign, or just...the flag. But whatever they call me, I am your flag. And, as I proudly state, The Flag of the
united States of America. Something has been bothering me lately. I was wondering if I might talk it over with you. Its about you and me.
I remember sometime ago (I think it was Memorial Day, or was it the 4th of July) when people lined up on both sides of the street to watch a parade. When your father saw me coming along, waving in the breeze, he
took his hat off and held it against his left shoulder. His hand directly over his heart. Remember?
And you. I remember you! Standing there-straight as a soldier. you didnt have a hat on, but you gave the correct salute. They taught you in school to place your hand over your heart. Remember your little Sister? not to
be outdone, she was saluting the same as you. I was proud, very proud, as I came down that street. Oh, yes, there were some Servicemen there, standing at attention, giving the military salute. Ladies as well as men, civilans
as well as military, paid me respect...reverence.
now, if I sound a bit conceited...well...I have the right. I represent the finest country in the world-The united States of America. More than one aggressive nation has tried to haul me down, only to feel the fury of this
freedom loving country. Many of you had to go overseas to defend me. A lot more blood has been shed since those patriotic parades of long ago and Ive had a few stars added since you were a boy, but Im still the same ole
flag.
Dad is gone now...and the hometown has a new look. The last time I came down your street, I noticed some of the old landmarks had given way to a number of new buildings and homes. yes sir, the old town sure has
changed. I guess I have too, cause I dont feel as proud as I did back then.
I see youngsters running and shouting through the street, college boys and girls disrupting our campuses, people selling hot dogs and beer while our national Anthem is played...everything from apathy to riots. They
dont seem to know-or care-who I am. not too long ago, I saw a man take his hat off when I came by...he looked around, didnt see anybody else with theirs off...so he quickly put his back on.
now-when I come down your street, you just stand there with your hands in your pockets. Occasionally you give me a small glance and then look away. When I think of all the places Ive been...normandy;
Guadalcanal; Iwo Jima; Battle of the Bulge; Korea; Vietnam; and Desert Storm; I wonder-whats happened? Im still the same ole flag.
How can I be expected to fly high and proud from buildings and homes when within them there is no thought, love or respect for me? Whatever happened to patriotism? your patriotism? Have you forgotten what I stand
for? Have you forgotten all of the battle fields where men fought and died to keep this nation free? When you salute me, you salute them. Take a look at the Memorial Honor Rolls sometime. Look at the names of those who
never came back...some of them were friends or relatives of yours...maybe even went to school with you. Thats why youre saluting...nOT ME!
Well, it wont be long before I come down the street again. So when you see me, stand straight, and place your hand over your heart. Do this because I represent you. youll see me wave back, my salute to you.
In Celebration Of Our Nations Birthday,
We Ask That You Display This American Flag In Your Window For The Holiday and Weekend.
This Flag Is Being Presented To You Through The Advertisers Of This Newspaper And Is For You To Show Your Patriotism By Proudly Displaying "Old Glory"!
CARRIAGE
WERKES
Specializing In Collisions, Repairs, Foreign and Domestic
FREE ESTIMATES
Open Daily Including Evenings & Saturdays
421 North Eastern Ave., St. Henry, OH
419-678-4530
State Route 119,
Fort Recovery, Ohio
Coldwater
American
Legion
~ POST 470 ~
Commander, Don Livingston
DE RUIJTER
INT USA
120 Harvest Drive Coldwater
419-678-3909
123 Hamilton Street, Celina, Ohio
419-586-5760
* Excellence In Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine *
JAMES E. KEMMLER, M.D.
DARBY W. WEHRLEY, D.P.M.
KEMMLER
ORTHOPAEDIC
CENTER
KEMMLER
ORTHOPAEDIC
CENTER
KEMMLER
ORTHOPAEDIC
CENTER
Located arcoss from McDonalds By Appointment
~POST 6515~
Commander, Richard Smith
Fort Recovery
VFW
ZEHRINGER
S TAT E
RE P RE S E NTAT I VE
Jim
Proudly Display This
American Flag As You
And Your Family Enjoy A
Safe
July 4th Weekend!
PAID FOR BY CITIZENS FOR ZEHRINGER,
DAVE WOLTERS, TREASURER,
2191 OAK STREET, MARIA STEIN, OHIO 45860
Celina Eagles
Lodge
~ #1291~
COLDWATER MALL
COLDWATER, OHIO
419-678-4734
Celina Plaza Shopping Center
Celina, Ohio
419-586-6914
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
COOPER
FARMS
Fort Recovery, OH 419-375-4116
St. Henry, OH 419-678-4853
6921 ST. RT. 703 EAST, CELINA, OHIO
419-586-8465
GREENVILLE ROAD, ST. MARYS, OHIO
419-394-8400
Located Inside Cisco Funeral Home
419-584-1925
620 HARDIN STREET,
COLDWATER,
OHIO
Happy 4th of July!
Engineer. Create. Perform.
Big enough to serve...

Small enough to care!!!
Fort Recovery
VFW
~ POST 6515 ~
Osgood
American Legion
~ Post 588 ~
HALL RENTALS 419-582-4551
Dances First and Third Saturday
Each Month
Knights of Columbus
~ COUNCIL 1800 ~
Celina, Ohio
Hall Rental
419-586-2713 419-586-6136
Brockman Brockman
Brockman Brockman Brockman
Inc. Inc.
Inc. Inc. Inc.
DOWNTOWN
FT. RECOVERY,OHIO
419-375-2359
FURNITURE & APPLIANCES
Toll Free 1-866-PBC BANK
www.pbcbank.com
COLDWATER - CELINA - ROCKFORD
BURKETTSVILLE - ST. MARYS
The
Peoples Bank
Co.
Member
FDIC
MERCER COUNTY COMMISSIONER
Compliments of
JERRY
LAFFIN
Friend Of Agriculture
Road-Bridges-Sewers
Balance Budget
Strong Economic
Development
RISH
Plumbing, Inc.
PLUMBING IS
NEW INSTALLATIONS
OH LIC #28130
PLUMBING IS
OUR BUSINESS!
Sales & Service
115 E. Main Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-2812
Eichar
DeCurtins VFW
~ POST 5713 ~
Bob Howell,
Commander
EMS Body Parts
& Service, Inc.
EMS Rhino Linings
Full Line Of Truck Accessories!
Quality Collision Auto/Truck Repair
SPRAYED-ON TRUCK
BED LINERS
4151 Burrville Road, Coldwater, Ohio
419-375-4854
Maria Stein
American Legion
Mike Mescher, Commander
For Rentals Call 419-925-4824
~ Post 571 ~
REMEMBER ME?
CELINA AMERICAN LEGION
~~POST 210~~
2510 St. Rt. 703, Celina, OH 419-586-6478 Fax 419-586-1779
www.alpost210.comwww.freedomdayspicnic.com
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
1st Saturday of the Month
PORK CHOPS &
CHICKEn DInnERS
3rd Saturday of the Month
SWISS STEAK &
CHICKEn DInnERS
FREEDOM DAyS
LAKESHORE PARK In CELInA
JULY 2-4
Commander, Kenneth Lamm
Northtown
Marathon
555 North Second St. S.R. 118
Coldwater, Ohio 419-678-7050
The Mercer County
CHRONICLE
P.O. Box 105
124 W. Main St.
Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-2324
The "Good News" Of The
Hometown Area!
1950 Havemann Road
Celina, oHio
419-586-3777
Enjoy your 4th of July
celebrations!
Please join in the fun at the 107
th

annual Fort Recovery Harvest Jubilee
held June 14-17 at the Ambassador
Park in historic Fort Recovery,
Ohio. Events and entertainment for
everyone of all ages are planned for
this years Harvest Jubilee. new
this year includes: Amazing Circus
Stilt Walkers & Aerial Acrobats,
Flags of America presentation, and
Motorcycle Poke Run. The World
Famous Ft. Recovery Racing Ducks
will be back by popular demand,
along with the Jubilee Quarter
Auction, Red Cross Go Kart Races,
& 50/50 drawing. Cooper Farms
Kiddie Day will be on Saturday
afternoon with free activities for
the kids and a Pet Parade. There
will be LIVE entertainment each
night featuring Almost Brothers
(Thursday), Grove Hill (Friday), My
Sister Sarah (Saturday), and Effexor
unplugged (Sunday). Events featured
all weekend include Otterbacher
Rides & Amusements, kiddie stands,
Merchants Business Exhibits Tent,
and antique tractor display. And
dont miss the Firemans Parade, Car
Show, Kiddie Tractor Pulls, Outdoor
Family Movie: Mr. Poppers
Penguins, HOT Wing Eating
Contest, Rib Cook-off, Pie Baking
Contest, BBQ Chicken Dinners, Tug-
of-War Challenge, and much, much
more! For a full schedule of events,
find us on Facebook, visit www.
fortrecovery.org or call 419-375-
2530. 100% of the proceeds made
at the Harvest Jubilee are donated to
park and community improvements.
Pre-sale ride tickets can be purchased
at Ft. Recovery Banks, Wayne IGA,
Kaup Pharmacy, & Big Als Carry-
Out. Please plan to attend this years
Fort Recovery Harvest Jubilee: June
14-17, and enjoy the many activities
offered!
Fort Recovery Harvest Jubilee June 14-17

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