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July 16,17 Can Am R/C Boat Race Eastview Park, Celina

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July 17 Bow Shoot 8 a.m.Ohio Progressive Sportsman Club

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July 18-22 “Contemplative Prayer”

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graduates from Fort Re-covery High School Class of 2011 were presented scholarships from the Alumni Association at the 123rd Banquet on June 19th. Bob Freemyer, pres-ident of the Association presented the awards. The

$1,000 Armella J. Kemper Education Scholarship went to Adam Rohrer.

The Armella J.Kemper Nursing Scholarship went to Stacy Gehle in the amount of $1,000. The Richard and Norvita Hild-bold $1,000 Scholarship went to Olivia Thien, and Ryan Heitkamp.

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sented to Marissa Bruns-wick. The four $500 Scholarships presented by the Fort Recovery Alumni Association were as fol-lows: Colton Metzger, Nicole Dilworth, Abby Huelskamp, and Casey Backs. The Alumni Presi-dents Plaque went to Lisa Westgerdes. Vaughn A. Denney was the recipi-ent of the Distinguished

Alumni Award. He gradu-ated from Ft. Recovery in 1942. He served his country in WWII and af-ter the war he made good use of the GI Bill and graduated from Ball State University with a degree in Business Administra-tion. He worked at Wright Patterson Air Force Base and helped to write the contract for the B52 bomber. He retired from Sinclair Oil Company as Vice President. He looks forward to celebrating his 70th year from Fort Recovery High School

next year. His friends and family were happy to cel-ebrate with him. Each of Vaughn’s siblings was represented at the banquet except for one who passed away a few years ago.

The 2011 committee members were: Bob Free-myer, Jim Faller, Verla Roessner, Mary Weigel, Ida Mae Van Tilburg, Mary Jean Meehan, Rosie Zehringer, Pat Sommer, Bob and Carol Hart, Dale and Alice Pearson, Art Huelskamp, Lisa Westg-erdes, Betty Dilworth and Jeanette Emery.

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Bob Hart presents Vaughn A. Denney the Distinguished Alumni Award for 2011 given by the Fort Recovery High School Alumni Association.

Front row left to right is: Abby Huelskamp, Casey Backs, Stacy Gehle, Olivia Thien, Marissa Brunswick and Nicole Dilworth. Back row: Ryan Heitkamp, Colton Metzger and Adam Rohrer. Photo courtesy of the Alumni Association.

Taste of Celina

Taste of Celina Block Party and Car Show was held July 8 in celebration of the reopening of Main Street, Celina.

Pictured is Celina Mayor Sharon LaRue, a ribbon cutting ceremony by Miss Ohio Ellen Bryan, and the crowd on main street enjoying the festivities.

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Mercer Health will offer a Babysitter Training Program for students 10 years of age and older beginning July 25, at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater. The class will meet on July 25 and 27 from 9 - 11:30 a.m. in Meeting Room #1. Fee for the class is fifteen dollars. Registrants will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. There is a limit on the number who may attend. Registration deadline is July 20. The program will inform students about techniques they need to know concerning the proper care of children. Guest speakers will include a policeman, a fireman, a mother and baby, as well as a registered nurse. Planned topics include: fire safety, answering the telephone, feeding and diapering a baby, appropriate toys for children, and CPR and choking techniques. Persons interested in registering should call Kathy Hemmelgarn at Mercer Health at 419-678-5119.

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Amishville USA, a well known attraction site for camp-ers and good home cooking, was recently sold at auction. The new owners, Dennis Strawn and Jason Hines, have been business partners for the past several years. Their Ohio busi-ness located in Celina, Ohio, called Ultimate Powersports, deals with sport utility vehicles, which includes camper sales, service and parts, making their current business and owning a well known campground the perfect fit.

The journey to Amishville began just a few short weeks ago when Hines and Strawn saw an advertisement for the auction and was immediately attracted to the sale. The gen-tlemen felt this was a “once in a lifetime” opportunity to

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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.”

Dorothy and Louis Hoyng

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:

Dogs should have their current shots The park has little dog and big dog sections, keep

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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Glenn W. Day Jr., 76, Fort recovery, died at 10:11 p.m. July 5, at Jay county hospital, Portland, indiana.

he was born october 4, 1934, in union city, indiana, to the late Glenn Sr. and Doris Potter Day.

he was married July 24, 1955, in union city, ohio, to Ardith (Butt) Day.

he is survived by a daughter and spouse, Glenna and terry hall, Saratoga, indiana; a son, craig Day, Fort recovery; a son and spouse, Kim and elaine Day, Fort recovery; a brother and spouse, larry and mary Day, Fort recovery; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and a sister-in-law and spouse, norma and charles Frederick, Fort Wayne, indiana.

he was preceded in death by a brother, richard Day.he was employed at the former Westinghouse, union city,

indiana. he graduated from the former Jackson ohio high School, union city, ohio. he served in the uS Army. he was a member of the American legion and elks lodge, both of union city, indiana. he was a member of the Fort recovery united methodist church, Fort recovery.

Graveside services and burial was July 9, at Spring hill cemetery, Fort recovery with the rev. Allan Brown officiating. Contributions may be made at State of the Heart hospice. online condolences may be directed to www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.

Joan C. Feldhake, 95, coldwater, died at 2 a.m. July 9, at Briarwood Village, coldwater.

She was born January 21, 1916, in Sebastian, ohio, to the late Frank and elizabeth (Klosterman) niekamp.

She was married november 25, 1937, in Kentucky, to carl c. Feldhake, and he preceded her in death July 2, 2000.

She is survived by two daughters and spouses, Kay and Jim Prybylski, West Port, connecticut, and Barbara and roger hulett, columbus; three grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce, and seven siblings, Josephine osterholt, olive homan, charles, roman, Albert, Florian and Alfred.

She was a community hospital volunteer and a homemaker. She was a member of holy trinity catholic church, St. Ann ladies Sodality of the church, a member of the church choir for over 55 years, and an avid bridge player and gardener.

mass of christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. July 14, at holy trinity catholic church, coldwater, with Fr. Barry Stechschulte, officiating. Burial to follow in St. Elizabeth cemetery, coldwater. Friends may call at the hogenkamp Funeral home, coldwater, July 13 from 5 - 8 p.m. and July 14 from 9 - 10 a.m. memorials may be directed to State of the heart hospice, 230 W. main St., coldwater, ohio 45828. condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.

Philip M. “Mike” Haisley, 72, celina, died July 10, at his home after a 6 month battle with cancer.

he was born April 30, 1939, in new castle, indiana, to Philip e. and Priscilla louise Parsons haisley. his mother survives in richmond, indiana.

he was married november 27, 1985, to Janet Brandon, and she survives in celina.

he is survived by two daughters and spouses, rebecca and Kent richards, north manchester, indiana, and Julie and Shawn Anderson, South Whitley, indiana; two sons and spouses, David and michelle haisley, Fort Wayne, indiana, and Andrew and Dana (hughes) haisley, columbia city, indiana; a step-daughter and spouse, Ann and Jeff Becker, Plano, texas; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a brother and spouse, Joseph and Judy haisley, richmond, indiana.

he was preceded in death by his father and a son, christopher.

he was employed at huffman manufacturing, richmond, indiana, huffy Bicycles, celina, and continental Plastics, lima. he served seven years in the Army reserves. he was a 1957 graduate of hagerstown high School, indiana, and attended hanover college.

Private graveside services will be held in West lawn cemetery, hagerstown, indiana. memorials may be directed to Grand lake hospice, St. marys, ohio or the civil War Preservation trust, 1156 15th Street nW, Suite 900, Washington, D.c. 20005. lehman-hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral home, celina, is handling the arrangements. condolences may be left at lhdfuneralhome.com.

St. John the Baptist catholic church, maria Stein, has recently celebrated its 175th anniversary. An extensive anniversary book has been compiled with pre-sale orders being received at this time. the book, has six sections which include: An Art and Architectural tour; the history of the Parish; Parish life; the 175th Anniversary event; community events and Influences; Statistical Data-Baptisms, marriages, Deaths, cemetery map and Plots,

military, and First communions (all since 1950). thanks to the generosity of a local benefactor, this book is being offered at a significant savings. Pre-sale orders, received prior to July 20, are $20. Sales after that are $30. contact Sharon Kremer at the marion catholic community office, 419-925-4775, [email protected] or visit the parish’s website, www.marioncatholiccommunity.org to see details and order form. A delivery of books will be in September.

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Current view of the church – also the book cover.

1895 Maria Stein sawmill employees.

1901 Earliest brick school in Maria Stein.

1920 Quadruple St. John wedding of four Garman siblings.

Anniversary Mass (June 19, 2011) with Archbishop Dennis Schnurr.

lake loramie State Park will be holding their fifth annual christmas in July event at the campground on July 22, 23 and 24. registered campers will start decorating their campsite on Friday night and the winner will be announced Saturday night. there will be a christmas movie shown on Friday night

with cookies served by the ViPs. Saturday’s events include christmas crafts, caroling, bingo, and maybe a surprise visit from Santa himself! Sunday will bring time to enjoy with the family. For more information, call the lake loramie State Park office at (937) 295-2011 or (937) 295-3900.

lake loramie to host christmas in July event

Sarah Ann “Sally” Coate, 58, celina, died at 3:45 p.m. July 10 at her residence.

She was born March 20, 1953, in Defiance, Ohio, to the late raymond l. and Patricia A. (Knott) Giesige.

She was married December 29, 1972, to Jared l. “Jerry” coate and he survives in celina.

She is survived by a son, heath coate, Grand rapids, michigan; a daughter and spouse, heather and Kevin Schmidt, celina; six brothers and spouses, Douglas and henrie Giesige, David and isabel Giesige, Fred and Ann Giesige, Greg and Sue Giesige, mark and Jean Giesige, and tom and Sue Giesige, all of celina; a sister, mary Green, lutz, Florida; two sisters and spouses, marcia and randy hamilton, land o’ lakes, Florida, and Amy and chris caggiano, Fort Wayne, indiana; two brothers-in-law, George “ike” and Kathy coate, celina, and Sam coate, celina; and two grandsons.

She was preceded in death by an infant brother, Joseph, a brother-in-law, Bob Green, and a sister-in-law, terry Giesige.

She was a homemaker and was self-employed as a decorative painter. She was a member of immaculate conception catholic church, celina, and a 1971 graduate of immaculate conception high School. She was the original “curbside Queen” and founder of the group that reigns at the celina lake Festival Parade each year.

A tribute to Sally’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. July 14, at the immaculate conception Parish Activity center, 412 n. Walnut St., celina, with her brother mark Giesige presiding. Friends may call July 13 from 2 - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. at W. h. Dick and Sons-Hellwarth Funeral Home, Celina. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to: State of the heart hospice or c.A.l.l. Food Pantry, celina. Send online condolences to www.dickandsonshellwarthfh.com.

A new St. henry cluster Parishes Pictorial Directory is being produced for 2012. this week each family should receive a letter from the committee informing everyone about when photos will be taken this summer/fall and how to schedule the portrait sessions. they will start as early as August 3 with various dates in August, September, october, and then finishing up in november.

the St. henry Knights of columbus is accepting donations large or small at the St. henry Bank to help replace the roof of the K of c., which was damaged this last winter from snow and ice buildup. $30,000 is the estimate for the gable roof replacement which would match the Santa house and beautify the downtown.

St. henry Pool Aqua Aerobics has begun and will continue through 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.

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

romer’s catering, St. henry, will host a preventive health screening event on August 8, for residents in and around the community. this event is also being sponsored by upper Valley medical center and Dayton heart & Vascular hospital at Good Samaritan. For more information please call 1-888-653-6441 or visit www.lifelinescreening.c o m / c o m m u n i t y -partners to schedule an appointment.

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A Look Back

MERCER COUNTYCHRONICLE

Vol. 114 no. 28USPS 339-15560419-678-2324

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years I have lived in Coldwater, I have heard lots of things about the city of Celina and the way that city is run. Some good and some bad. Sometimes justi-fied and sometimes not justi-fied. It is always very easy to sit back and criticize when you don’t have to do anything about the situation you are criticizing. Maybe we are all too critical of the other fel-low. I guess the point I am trying to make comes down to this.

Friday night I attended the “Taste of Celina” celebration to take some pictures for this

paper. As it turned out, it was a very enjoyable evening. As always, it was good to see some friends that I usually see at all the festivals. But the nic-est part about the evening was just how nice a job the city had done on Main Street in Celina. It was truly worth the drive over just to see how nice Main Street looks now. And the food was great and the entire program was very well done. One hopes that this will

become a regular event in Celina’s downtown section. Mayor LaRue can be very proud of the entire effort.

Don’t forget next week-end will be the IC Festival in Celina. Come out and support the IC School and

also have a good time with good rides and good food. It is just one more thing that is happening in Celina this month. Maybe I will see some of you there and we can talk about some of the things going on in Mercer County. You all be good now and hug those kids.

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By: Georgia Rindler

From the archives of the Mercer County Chronicle

10 YEARS AGO (2001)With results of recent

proficiency tests, St. Henry Schools scored 27 of 27 on the District Report Card for this last year which is a rare feat only accomplished by a few districts across the state.

Cavalier Stadium at Coldwater High School introduced its new scoreboard that was donated by the three banks in town. Making the presentation were Jack Hartings of Peoples Bank, Toyna Hole of Mercer Savings Bank and Kevin Niekamp of Community First Bank and Trust.

25 YEARS AGO (1986)A n e s t h e s i o l o g i s t

Mark A. Wangler, M. D. recently joined Community Hospital’s medical staff. A native of Fort Recovery, Dr. Wangler received his bachelor’s degree from Wright State University and his medical training at Ohio State University.

News from Anna Louise Miller of Fort Recovery states that ten men from the Fort area lost their lives in World War I. They are Dr. William Lieser, William Breymaier, Gregor Fullenkamp, Louis Mooreman, Emmet Mannix, Floyd Mann, Frank Miller, Fred Rammel, Thomas Wolf and Jerome Obringer.

50 YEARS AGO (1961)Leonard (Mike) Koesters

has recently been employed by the Mercer County Farm Bureau as Branch manager of Landmark Farm Bureau in Sharpsburg. Koesters graduated in 1938 from St. Henry High School. He is 42 years old and the father of 13 children.

The Mercer County Plowing Matches and Conservation Day will be held August 7, 1961, on land farmed by Jesse Crabtree, Jr., south of the Rockford High School. Trophies will be awarded for first and second place winners of both Junior and Senior plowing contests, and women are eligible to plow in the senior division if they can meet the requirements set forth in the rules.

Miss Bernice Kremer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Kremer, Chickasaw, became the bride of Robert Goettemoeller, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Goettemoeller, St. Henry, in Precious Blood Church, Chickasaw.

Ronald E. Romer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Romer, Fort Recovery, is scheduled to graduate from the Advanced Electricians’s Mate School on July 18,1961, at the Naval Training Center, Great Lakes, Illinois. Romer graduated from Fort Recovery High School before entering the Navy in January, 1955.

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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.

Depending on where you work, you may get some 401(k) review help from your plan provider. But if that assistance isn’t available, you might want to consult with a financial professional to make sure you’re getting the maximum benefit from your plan.

As you begin to review your 401(k), your first question should probably be this:

“How much should I contribute?” At the very least, try to put in enough to receive your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. If you don’t 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 you’re eligible, you may also want to contribute to a Roth IRA, which offers tax-free growth potential, provided you’ve had your account for five years and don’t start taking withdrawals until you’re 59½.

Of course, it’s not only how much you put into your 401(k) that determines its success — it’s 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, you’ll 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 you’ll 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 you’ll 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? Here’s a suggestion: If you have worked at various jobs and acquired multiple 401(k)s, consider rolling them over into one account. You might save money on fees and reduce paperwork, but more importantly, you’ll be able to concentrate your resources and pursue a unified investment approach, with your investment dollars working together toward your ultimate retirement goals.

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If you’re a baseball fan, you’re no doubt aware that the MLB All-Star Game is being played on July 12. But while you’ll probably appreciate the grace and skill of the players, you may not realize just how much a baseball team can teach you about other aspects of life — such as investing.

Specifically, consider the following characteristics: • Consistency — Baseball teams need to be consistent. They choose

quality players and must have the patience and discipline to stick with those players during slumps. As an investor, you should choose quality investments and have the patience and discipline to stick with them over the long haul.

• Diversification — A baseball team doesn’t have just one type of player — it contains pitchers, catchers, infielders and outfielders. Your portfolio also needs to be diversified because if you own only a single type of investment, and a market downturn strikes that asset class particularly hard, your portfolio could take a big hit. Owning a diversified mix of stocks, bonds, government securities, certificates of deposit (CDs) and other investments can help reduce the effect of market volatility on your holdings. Keep in mind, though, that diversification, by itself, can’t guarantee a profit or protect against loss.

• Unity — While a baseball team contains a diverse collection of players, they all strive toward a common goal. And the mix of investments in your portfolio needs to work together to help achieve the various goals you’ve established, such as a comfortable retirement, college for your children and a legacy for your family. To work toward your individual objectives, you will need to create an investment mix that’s based on your risk tolerance, time horizon, family situation and other factors.

• Flexibility — While every member of a professional baseball team is a good player, one might be better than another in a given situation. For instance, a faster runner might pinch-run for someone else. And as you move on in your “game” of life, you will need flexibility in making your investment decisions. As one example, when you near retirement, you may want to reduce your exposure to risk somewhat, so you might decide to replace some — but certainly not all — of your growth-oriented vehicles with investments that can offer greater protection of your principal.

• Good management — Even the best group of baseball players needs a manager to guide them and make decisions during a ballgame. And to help you make investment choices during different times in your life, you might benefit from working with a financial professional — someone who knows your risk tolerance, investment preferences and long-term aspirations.

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a trip to New York City, which included a stop at Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. Seeing Lady Liberty standing in the harbor, with her torch lighting up the night sky, brought tears to my eyes. She is the symbol of everything that America stands for. But visiting Ellis Island, where over 12 million immigrants passed through, opened them. I can’t imagine the courage it took to come across an ocean with little more than the clothes on your back, hoping for a better life in a new country. Political strife, unemployment, and religious persecution sent shiploads of people, mostly Europeans, to the United States. At the peak of immigration in the early 1900s, many travelers had relatives that were already here. But to make that trip was still a great leap of faith. Even if a relative knew you were coming, it wasn’t like you could phone when the ship was close to port. Those without family connections would naturally go to live in an area where residents spoke the same language. Individuals that traveled past the confines of New York looked for areas that were similar to

their homeland. Thus, we of German heritage are here in Mercer County. I’m told this area looks very much like the German countryside. When I stop and truly think about those journeys, I’m in awe. We rely on GPS to get us anywhere. Yet my great-great grandparents boarded a ship for parts unknown with only a yearning to breathe free. And they managed to find their way despite a language barrier. Hard work, perseverance and a pursuit of the American Dream enabled them to thrive in their adopted homeland. I realize I am responsible for nothing that I have. It is all a gift from those who have lived before me. Since we have just celebrated our nation’s independence, I want to remember that my ancestors have not only given me life, they have given me the freedom that I enjoy along with it. Keep Smiling.

THE GLASS CASTLEBy: Jeannette Walls

“The Glass Castle” stirred many emotions in me as I turned the pages and the story evolved. Jeannette Walls writes of her childhood as a story of horrific hardships but also of so much love, compassion, and loyalty toward the parents that makes it endearing and appealing. This is the great depression; homelessness and dysfunctional all wrapped up in one.

The memoir starts, “I was sitting in a taxi, wondering if I had overdressed for the evening, when I looked out the window and saw Mom rooting through a dumpster. It was just after dark.” Distraught and embarrassed, Jeannette tells the taxi driver to take her back home. The book then goes into her childhood memories of an educated, kooky artistic mother, and a charming, handsome, intelligent, alcoholic father. She had two sisters and a brother who bond with a ferociousness that only distraught siblings could do.

I am amazed at her memory that goes back to when she was three years old and she was cooking a hot dog and her dress caught fire. She ended up in the hospital and was severally scarred. The family moved often and lived in their car and worse. Dad would wake them at night and say they had to “skedaddle” and they would pack up and be off to the next town. Usually,

the landlord or bill collectors were on their trail. Mom was an admitted “ e x c i t e m e n t addict” and looked at all of this as an adventure.

The one and only gift she could remember receiving at Christmas was a star. Dad took his children out into the night desert one at a time, and told them to pick a star. They would then own that star. Mountain Goat, the name her dad gave her, picked the planet Venus, but Dad said that was ok and it was hers to keep. They were creative and resourceful but lacked much common sense. Life was an adventure everyday.

Jeannette had protruding teeth and not able to afford braces, being resourceful, she used rubber bands and a coat wire to force her teeth in place. The sisters colored their legs with magic markers so the holes in their pants would be less noticeable. They searched for food in trash cans or did without school lunch.

Because the children were intelligent and great readers,

they excelled in school. Jeannette wanted to be a reporter and after graduation planned to go to New York to work and study. As she prepared to leave, her Mom seemed sad; Jeannette told her not to be sad, and that she would write. Mom replied,”I’m upset because you get to go to New

York and I’m stuck here. It’s not fair.”

One at a time the children go to New York to work and study. Soon the parents follow to live on the streets and learn the system of the homeless in the city. The Glass Castle was Dad’s fantasy house and he carried the actual plans with him to his deathbed at 59 years of age. He continued to dream the impossible dream.

This is a story of survival, courage and interesting, if not off the cuff, about the important things in life. It is a book that will stay with me for a long time. The library has it on the new bookshelf and will be permanently shelved in biography section. I highly recommend “The Glass Castle” to all.

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mark Piening, VP, and Brian morris, member of lake improvement Association, and i have been discussing preserving the history of Grand lake Saint marys, for today as well as for future generations.

i cannot tell you how many people have requested information about the history of Grand lake Saint marys, these past forty years. Whoever thinks that the mercer county historical Society does not serve tourists is lacking in knowledge. For the past forty years, i have answered tourists’ requests about the history of mercer county as well as history of Grand lake Saint marys. i have studied history of the miami and erie canal and reservoir. my published articles about the oil wells on this lake have been copied many times. one of my most enjoyable studies was about landings on Grand lake Saint marys.

While writing the 2007 book, “Bibliography of historic resources for Franklin township,” i was surprised at the number of landings, resorts, and Businesses, which i found on the South side of Grand lake Saint marys in Franklin township. these lake sites may bring back a lot of great memories?

Adam’s marine Sales, Andy’s roadhouse, Aquaview, Bake tree, Ballinger’s Park, Bass landing, Bayview lodge, ( & Pub, restaurant, marina, campground, Sun and Snow), Beach Point Billiards & Pizza, Behm’s landing & restaurant, Best-Par Golf, Brandon landing, Brookside, Bruce landing & marina, club island, coldwater Beach, cole’s carry out, colson landing, corner marine, corner Store,

cottonwood Park & Beach, D & W marina, Davis landing, restaurant & ice cream Stand, Day’s landing, Decoy inn, Diamond Point, Doc’s inn, Dorsten’s landing & ice cream Stand, Dorstens landing, Doss landing, Duckfoot landing & Bar and Grill, ed’s landing & Dance hall, Fenner’s Bar & restaurant, Grand haven mobile home Park and Sales, Grand lake Saint marys State Park, Grieshop’s landing, hecht’s landing, hein’s Bait Shop, hein’s Place, hidden Shores, hillside Park, lake resort ~ the Famous russell’s, houser’s landing, it’s it landing and Bar & Grill, Jack’s landing, John mohler’s hunting lodge, Ken’s landing, Kittle landing, Klosterman Development

corp., K_nooZ restaurant, Kozy Kamp Ground, Kozy marina Sales, lakes mobile home Park, lakeshore, the landings, landings Way, lee’s landing, lee’s lakeside landing and Park, leonard’s landing, lighthouse on montezuma Bay, e.G. luken resort, mcQueens Bait & tackle, malone landing, the maples, matthew’s landing, montezuma Acres West, the oaks Park, Park Grand resort, (& marina, restaurant, Snowmobile Sales), Pat’s landing, Prairie creek Acres, rand’s corner market, riverside landing, runkle’s landing, ryan’s Bait and tackle, St. elmo’s Boat house, Scott’s Gift Shop, Shade-more, Shell Gas Station, Sherman’s landing, Shingle Shack restaurant, Shirley’s Bar and Grill, South Bay, South Point, South Shore inn, Strasburg Bait, Sunny Side inn, Sun Set landing and Park, Sunset laundry, treasure cove, turtle neck Point, Willow creek, Willow Grove landing, Windy corners, Windy Point Beach (& lunch Stand, carry out, marina, rock Shop, Sportsman Shop), Windy Point State Park, Woodhaven Park & resort, Woodhaven mobile home court, Woody’s marine, Wright’s resort, and Zeb’s landing and resort.

i called evart Dorsten and asked about any new businesses on the lake in Franklin township, since 2007. rumors, (Doc’s inn site) burned down. Shocker’s Bar and Grill, 6585 Bruce road; riverside landing, 82 n. canal Street, and Zuma thru, carry-out and Gas Station, 6939 St. rt. 219 are new since 2007. remember these sites are in Franklin township. the other three sides of the lake are not listed here. these Franklin township books are available for five dollars, through the mercer county historical Society.

i would love to see lake citizens erect signs with their heritage names at each Site around this lake! how many local lake historians live on this lake and belong to the lake improvement Association? how many local citizens belong to the mercer county historical Society? you are invited to join.

[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.]

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i want to try using very lean ground beef for grilling burgers, but i’m afraid they will be dry. What is the best fat content for burgers?

the juiciness and a lot of the flavor of hamburgers does come from the fat, so it’s natural to wonder how lean ground beef will taste once the burger gets between the bun.

First, here are some basics about ground beef. under law, ground beef or hamburger must contain no more than 30 percent fat. So, if you see a label saying “70 percent lean,” that’s the fattiest burger you’ll find in the grocer’s case. on the other hand, you can find ground beef up to 95 percent or sometimes even 96 percent lean -- just 4 percent to 5 percent fat.

Which type is best? to be honest, that’s something you’ll have to decide for

yourself. But here are a few things to consider as you weigh the options.

First, keep in mind that most of us should reduce saturated fats. According to the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, saturated fats contribute an average of 19 percent of total calories in American diets. the amount should be less than 10 percent, or about 22 grams a day on a 2,000-calorie-a-day diet.

According to the u.S. Department of Agriculture’s nutrient Database, a 3-ounce broiled hamburger (about the size of a hockey puck) made from 70 to 85 percent lean burger has 6 grams of saturated fat. Burgers made from 90 percent lean burger contain 4 grams of saturated fat, while those with 95 percent lean meat have 3 grams of saturated fat. total fat and calorie counts range from 15 grams and 232 calories for the fattiest burger to just 6 grams and 145 calories for the leanest.

According to a survey published in the fall 2010 issue of Beef issues Quarterly, more than half of consumers (56 percent) choose 80- to 85-percent lean beef for cooking hamburger patties. At the same time, more than a third (36 percent) prefer 90-percent lean or leaner for burgers.

no matter which type you choose, the national cattlemen’s Beef Association offers these tips for the best burgers:

• Handle the meat as little as possible. too much mixing will produce a tougher burger.

• Add salt after cooking; adding it to the raw meat can draw the juices out. Also, resist the urge to press burgers with a spatula when you turn them. Again, you’ll lose juices.

• Use medium heat. Note: Ground beef must be cooked to 160 degrees F. to be safe; use a meat thermometer. (Ground turkey or chicken needs to be cooked to 165 degrees F.)

Another idea: consider adding whole oats or other grains as well as chopped vegetables to the ground meat. they’ll add nutrients and cut fat and calories: a win-win.

This year, 44 youngsters gath-ered at the Spiritual Center at Maria Stein July 24, 25 and 26 to immerse themselves in a weekend of fun, games, and dialogue about losses they have experienced in their young lives. Among those attending this year were children who had lost parents to suicide, homicide and a hit and run accident. Called Camp BEARable, the annual camp, in its ninth year, is hosted by State of the Heart Hospice.

Each annual camp is unique, explained Marlene Black, State of the Heart Bereave-ment Specialist and Camp Director. “Over half of the youth in attendance this year had lost a parent,” Black explained. “And, each case was different with a unique approach about how to handle and deal with the grief the youth were experiencing.” The youth, from six to 15, are paired with specially trained “buddies” who spend time with the youth talking, listen-ing and sharing. The youth arrive Friday night, “some-what apprehensive,” Black said. “When Saturday and Sunday roll around, they have opened up and are sharing.” Elasha Lennartz, patient care liaison for the Portland offi ce of State of

the Heart, attended camp for the fi rst time as a volunteer. “The weekend is emotionally draining and awesome,” she said. “It is amazing how the kids open up and say what is on their minds. For the most part, they hold nothing back.” She was a “buddy” to twins who had lost their father in a hit and run accident.

“Some assume that the youth there are suffering the loss of a loved one from a ‘natural death,’ rather than a sudden, traumatic death,” Lennartz added. “The child in a sudden traumatic death is dealing not only with the death of a loved one, but the way the death happened.”

State of the Heart, with offi ces

in Greenville, Coldwater and Portland, cares for patients and families confronting a life-limiting illness. Youth attending need not have any association with hospice care, and in fact, most do not. The camp is free.Hospices nationally sponsor the camps realizing that youth grieve differently and need special help and intervention. The theory behind the camps is that the youth have the op-portunity to deal openly with their grief and loss, helping to prevent problems in school later on, possible drug and alcohol addictions, and even suicide. Practically all of the youth attending say they want to re-turn another year, Black said.

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Camp Harmony, a weekend retreat for families dealing with the loss of a loved one, will be held October 16, 17 and 18 at the Spiritual Center of Maria Stein. This marks the fourth year for the camp which is jointly sponsored by State of the Heart Hos-pice, The Children’s Medical Center, and the Generations of Life Bereavement Center, a service of Hospice of Miami County.

“In previous years, the camp has brought families who have lost grandparents, a par-ent or a child. The feedback we get is that families, which normally have so many out-side interruptions, enjoy the

State of the Heart Hospice recently completed a “de-fi ciency free” Medicare survey conducted by the Ohio Department of Health. The local non-profi t agency was surveyed in June to assess the agency and to make sure State of the Heart is compliant with Medicare rules and regula-tions that govern hospices.

“Defi ciency free surveys indicate a signifi cant effort on the part of the administration and staff,” stated Rebecca S. Maust, Chief, Division of Quality Assurance, State Survey Director, in her letter of congratulations to State of the Heart Executive Director and CEO Tammy Fox. “It is an accomplishment for which you and all staff at State of the Heart Hospice can be justifi ably proud.”

“The excellent result of the survey signifi es that the entire agency is working together as a team to ensure our patients and families are getting excel-lent care,” Fox said. “This validates that State of the Heart provides quality care to our community.”

She added, “It takes a team effort to meet high standards. Our entire team consisting of

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tunity to talk openly with oth-ers about their grief and loss issues,” said Marlene Black,

Hospice Bereavement Spe-cialist. “Families who leave

feel confi dent that they can continue their conversations when they return home.”The camp, which is the only one of its kind in Ohio, allows families the time to spend alone, developing open communications within the family unit, explained Black. “Not only do we initiate dialogue about the loss of a loved one, we also encour-age continued openness and conversation at the family’s home, and urge the family members to express feelings about their grief and loss,” she added.

A family need not have had any association with the spon-soring agencies. The camp

Above: 2009 Campers and Buddies at Camp BEARable

Providing Grief Literature to SchoolsState of the Heart Hospice, which serves patients in eastern Indiana and western Ohio, has received grants to provide grief literature in school systems in two of the counties served by the non-profi t agency. The distribu-tion of the books has proven so successful and has been so well-received that State of the Heart offi cials hope to provide the literature to all schools in communities served by the agency.

“We’ve received grant money to provide books to approximately 30 schools in two of the counties we serve, Randolph County in Indiana, and Darke County in Ohio,” explained Marlene Black, be-reavement specialist for State of the Heart.

The Ronald McDonald Charities of the Miami Valley provided $1,440 for books in Darke County, and the Com-munity Foundation of Ran-dolph Community provided funds for books in Randolph County. The books have been distributed in Randolph Coun-ty and will soon be delivered to Darke County schools.

“We frequently hear from school offi cials, either admin-istrators or guidance coun-selors, that they do not feel well-prepared to help students and staff deal with grief and loss. The books we distribute are designed specifi cally to educate school personnel deal

with this subject. This gift will continue to ‘give’ and to help countless youngsters who are coping with grief and loss. Our goal is to have this educational literature avail-able to school offi cials in all of our service area.”

Cheryl Zell, Director of Guid-ance at Monroe Central in In-diana, said, “We have needed something like this. We have students who have lost loved ones, and we have lost staff members. The literature from State of the Heart will help us a lot.”

Black added, “In the schools visited, we found the school staff had an experience where there had been a loss, either a staff member or a child who had lost a loved one. Each person we talked with at the school expressed how helpful the literature will be to them.”State of the Heart, with of-fi ces in Greenville, Coldwa-ter and Portland, cares for

Above: Phillip Wray, Superinten-dant, Union Twp. School Dist.

Above: Marlene Black, State of the Heart’s Bereavement Specialist.

Asked why the youth want to return, she replied.

“Camp is where all of their needs are met. They have food, a place to sleep, they en-joy the attention of adults, they know they are in a safe place and they have others they can talk with and trust.”

The most satisfaction that comes to all who help with the camp, Black added, “knowing that camp has made a differ-ence in the kids’ lives. They have learned different things that they can use in their daily lives. It is a wonderful feeling knowing we have made a last-ing impression on them and have had a positive impact in their lives.”

our Board of Trustees, our clinical staff, our volunteers, and our administrative staff is focused on providing high quality hospice care.”

Hospice patient care is paid for by Medicare, Medicaid and most private insurance carriers.

The survey consisted of visits to hospice patient homes, conversations with staff, a review of policies and pro-grams, and a review of patient charts and records in addition to a review of contracts with various entities such as hospi-tals, and nursing facilities.

Fox pointed out that State of the Heart provides a vari-ety of services in addition to regular hospice services. These include Music Therapy, Grief Support for adults and children, grief support in local schools, and Camp BEAR-able for children and Camp Harmony for families. These additional services are pro-vided free. In most instances, those using the services have no association with hospice care. “This is all part of our community outreach and education,” she added.

families and patients confront-ing a life-limiting illness. Bereavement support is an important part of the services provided. There are grief support sessions for adults and for children. The agency also hosts Camp BEARable for children dealing with loss, and Camp Harmony which is for grieving families. All bereavement services and programs are free.

Black explained that State of the Heart also offers grief group support in schools. Recently, the agency had 15 children attend a grief support session at an area school, the largest number the agency has experienced.

Counties served by State of the Heart in addition to Randolph and Darke counties include: Jay, Adams, Wayne and Delaware counties in In-diana, and Mercer, Van Wert, Auglaize, Shelby and Preble counties in Ohio.

“We will be reviewing fund-ing sources for the remainder of the counties in the hope that all of the schools will have the literature which oth-ers say is so helpful to them,” Black said.

For more information on the grief support literature, or to help fund the project, please call Black at 1-800-417-7535.

is free and is open to family units that want to discuss is-sues and concerns about their grief and loss. Bereavement specialists will be in atten-dance for the weekend retreat. Each of the past two years, the camp has attracted ten families, Black said.

Registration is necessary to attend the camp. To register or to learn more about the camp, call State of the Heart Hospice at 1-800-417-7535; The Children’s Medical Center at 937-335-5191, and Hospice of Miami County (Generations of Life Center) at 937-641-4663.

Last year, State of the Heart Hospice served over 800 fam-ilies and patients. Yet, many who need hospice services never receive them, primarily because the patient and family are not familiar with this health care service for those confronting a life-limiting illness. In November, State of the Heart Hospice joins the 200 hospices in Ohio and In-diana, and the nation’s 4,000 hospices to observe National Hospice Month.

While this national month is set aside to recognize the value of hospice care and its unique place in health care, the national observance also

offers the opportunity to educate the public about hospice services. State of the Heart Hospice has a Speakers Bureau and can provide speakers to your club, civic or com-munity group, or church class. Our speakers can

make presentations to small groups of friends who want to gather to learn more about hospice care. To request a speaker call 1-800-417-7535. Help us spread the word!

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Baby Girl HartingsBen and lynn (cahill) hartings, lewis center, ohio,

announce the birth of a daughter, Katherine “Katie” lynn hartings, at 6:01 p.m. June 2, at mount carmel St. Ann’s hospital. She weighed 7 pounds 10 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long.

She was welcomed home by a sister, Grace, age 5, and a brother, thomas, age 3.

maternal grandparents are matt and mary cahill, St. henry. Paternal grandparents are lester and Dolores hartings, St. henry. maternal great-grandparent is Patricia Slavik, St. marys. Paternal great-grandparents are Paul and marie ranly, minster.

Baby Boy Hartings Joe and rachel (Dunatchik) hartings, Worthington, ohio,

announce the birth of a son, henry Joseph hartings, at 12:37 p.m. June 20 at riverside methodist hospital. he weighed 10 pounds 4 ounces and was 21 1/2 inches long.

he was welcomed home by a sister, Arabella, age 1 1/2 years.maternal grandparents are tim Dunatchik, northville,

michigan, and linda Dunatchik, Worthington, ohio. Paternal grandparents are lester and Dolores hartings, St. henry.

Baby Boy Huwer Joe and lynn (Kanney) huwer, coldwater, announce the birth of

a son, Will Vincent huwer, at 6:21 p.m. June 23, at mercer health, coldwater. he weighed 7 pounds 1/2 ounce and was 20 inches long.

maternal grandparents are Jerry and Pat Kanney, coldwater. Paternal grandparents are Bob and Deb huwer, coldwater. maternal great-grandparents are Vincent and marilyn Kanney, and nothburga and the late elmer Geise, all of coldwater. Paternal great-grandparents are howard and the late irene huwer, celina, and the late Paul and Wanda Weigel.

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July 14, 2011 • THE MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE

Page 9 • June 11, 2009 - June 17, 2009

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A component of the recently established agriculture pro-gram at Wright State Lake Campus included a course on dairycattle evaluation. Participating students learned about dairycattle physiology, pedigree, linear evaluation, and oral defenseof reasons. Students in the class competed in the NationalAssociation of College Teachers of Agriculture (NACTA)Dairy Judging Contest held in Wooster, Ohio on April 17th.

Members of the Wright State Lake Campus teams did wellin the Associates and Bachelors Degree Divisions of competi-tion. In the Associates Degree Division awards were givenfor top placings in the respective breeds judged that day (Hol-stein, Ayrshire, and Jersey) as well as overall individual andteam awards. Second Place in Ayrshire (Associate Division)was Damon Bertke and Third Place (Associate Division) wasBrian Schulte. Overall awards indicated the team placed well.Damon Bertke was the Second Place Individual and the Asso-ciates Degree team was 2nd Place in their Division.

The Bachelors Degree Team won their division in compe-tition. Garrett Dorsten placed 2nd overall as an individual,with Kevin Kaup placing third. The Bachelors Degree teamwas 2nd in each of the breed divisions (Holstein, Jersey, andAyrshire), as well as placing 2nd as a team in Oral Reasons. Anumber of the Bachelors Degree Team Members placed indi-vidually in breed competition with Garrett Dorsten placingSecond in the Jersey Breed, while Kevin Kaup was Third inHolsteins and First in Ayrshire.

Representing Wright State Lake Campus in competition included: Damon Bertke, Garrett Dorsten, Alex Fullenkamp,Abe Gibbs, Jordan Hellwarth, Kevin Kaup, Greg Koesters, Tyler Koesters, Joanna Osterloh, Kassie Pease, WendiPhillips, Brian Schulte, and Matt Thobe. The team was coached by Dr. Greg Homan and sponsored by Farm CreditServices.Pictured front (left to right) Greg Koesters, Brian Schulte, Kassie Pease, Wendi Phillips, Tyler Koesters, and MattThobe. Second Row (left-right) Alex Fullenkamp, Abe Gibbs, Kevin Kaup, Damon Bertke, Jordan Hellwarth, andDr. Greg Homan. (Absent from photo: Garrett Dorsten).

Parkway FFA Presents Communitywith Blue and Gold Award

The Parkway FFAChapter awarded threearea businesses during the80th annual FFA banquet.The Blue and Gold awardis awarded to businessesthat donate to benefit theParkway FFA Chapter andlocal community. Thethree businesses wereWillshire Sportsman Club,Helena Agronomic Centerin Coldwater, and BurtchSeed.

Willshire SportsmanClub sponsored the Park-way Wildlife and NatureInterpretation teams. Theyprovided the team mem-bers with t-shirts as well astraining to prepare themfor the events. WillshireSportsman Club paid foreach members entry feesto each event as well.

Helena Agronomic Center in Coldwater has made many donations to the Parkway FFA for many activites andawards given. They also provided materials needed for the FFA Mercer County Invitational. Helena in turn is apart of the Syngenta blue jackets program in which the Parkway FFA Chapter received a free FFA jacket formembers to use.

Burtch Seed has helped not only the chapter, but also the community by furthering the agriculture advance-ments. Burtch Seed has made many donations for the events and activities Parkway FFA participates in through-out the year. They also have partnered with the Parkway FFA to hold the Burtch Seed Customer Appreciation Daywhich helps promote the Parkway FFA Chapter and Parkway Local Schools.

For these businesses dedication for helping the Parkway FFA, they have received lifetime membership toParkway FFA Boosters as well as membership to the National FFA Alumni. The Parkway FFA Chapter would liketo thank these businesses for their support.

Burtch Seed representative receiving their award.

Ohio Farm BureauHosts Grow andKnow DayAttendees can learn skills tomanage their property

The growing popularity ofgardening, food preservationand other “back to basics”topics will be the focus of anew day-long seminar spon-sored by the Ohio Farm Bu-reau Federation.

The first ever “Grow andKnow Day’s” will be heldJuly 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.at the Bob Evans Farm in RioGrande. The event is billed asa how-to seminar for propertyowners, animal lovers, gar-deners and food enthusiasts.

“It’s going to be a great dayof hands-on learning,” saidCara Lawson, promotion spe-cialist for Ohio Farm Bureauand one of the coordinatorsfor the event. “This program-ming is in direct response tomembers wanting this sort ofinformation.”

Attendees will be able toselect four different breakoutsessions with topics includinggardening, backyard egg pro-duction, horse ownership,food preparation and preser-

vation, fruit and nut tree man-agement, property protection,herb production, fence andbarn maintenance, beekeep-ing and more.

Cost to participate is $25for Farm Bureau membersand $85 for non members,(which includes a member-ship). In addition to the pro-gram, registration includes aBob Evans cookout lunch onthe farm. Registration dead-line is July 1. Event registra-tion can be made by calling614-246-8276 or visitOurOhio.org for ticket infor-mation, program descriptionsand more Grow and Knowexperiences, including cook-ing and gardening competi-tions.

The vision of the OhioFarm Bureau Federation is tocreate a partnership betweenfarmers and consumers. In ad-dition to farmers, membersinclude gardeners, food andwine enthusiasts, animal own-ers, and anyone who enjoysrural Ohio.

Fresh Country Air MATT REESE

My job as an agriculturaljournalist is fun because it al-lows me to travel this fascinat-ing state on a regular basis, of-ten on Ohio’s 26 beautiful des-ignated scenic byways (five ofwhich have a national designa-tion). The five National ScenicByways in the state highlightsome of the state’s finest fea-tures, including Ohio’s bounti-ful agricultural production.Lake Erie Coastal NationalScenic Byway

June is wine month and thereis no better route in the Midwestto travel for fine wines thanOhio’s northern coast. Ohio’swine business is booming andgaining more international rec-ognition every year for its highquality wine production alongthe temperate shores of LakeErie.

This route also offers amplenatural attractions for fishingand bird enthusiasts and thethrill-seeking appeal of CedarPoint. Roller coasters, walleyeand wine, how can you gowrong?Historic National RoadNational Scenic Byway

Much of this byway is linedwith interesting agricultural at-tractions. Dull Homestead Farmin Montgomery County featuresa diversified operation includinghogs and seed corn, but the realattention getter is the farm’s tow-

ering windmills and dedication torenewable energy. The Dullshave a visitor’s center to informguests about the farm. DevineFarms and Pigeon Roost Farm inLicking County offer pumpkinsand a myriad of fun family ori-ented activities in the late sum-mer and fall. The trip throughBelmont County passes near thestate’s largest Christmas treefarm run by the Feisley family.The renowned Dickinson CattleCo. Longhorn Cattle Ranch isalso near the route, just outsideof Barnesville. Also, be sure tonote the productive corn and soy-bean fields lining much of Route40 that are pumping dollars intothe economy and biofuels intoour vehicles.Amish Country NationalScenic Byway

Few routes through Ohio of-fer more picturesque glimpses ofmodern and Amish agriculturethan this byway winding through

the heart of the nation’s largestAmish community in and aroundHolmes and Wayne counties.Grazing dairy cattle, rolling hayfields and plenty of down homeAmish appeal (and merchandise)attract many visitors each year.Ohio leads the nation in Swisscheese production, and rankshigh in other types of cheese pro-duction, largely due to this regionof the state.Ohio River National ScenicByway

It is hard to beat the rollinglandscape, charming towns, his-torical and agricultural attractionsthat ooze from this 452-mileroute along the Ohio Riverthrough 14 counties. A few of myfavorite stops along the way, ornearby the designated byway, in-clude Sweetapple Farms (agri-tainment), Stacy Family Farms(strawberries) and Grimm’sGreen Acres (apples) in Washing-ton County; the bridge fromGalia County to Point Pleasant,West Virginia, home of the mys-

terious Mothman that inspired abook and movie; the appealingmurals in Portsmouth; and sometasty Montgomery Inn ribs and aReds game in Cincinnati.The Canal Way NationalScenic Byway

This byway runs from Cleve-land to Dover along the path of theOhio and Erie Canal and offersseveral agricultural destinations.

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The Ft. Recovery FFA General Livestock Team of Samantha Florence, Keith Fortkamp, Nicole Hart, Logan Jutte, Mitch Lennartz, Natalie Lennartz, Grant Muhlenkamp, Emily Siegrist, Kaleb Timmerman, Alex Stammen, and Josh Wendel traveled to the State Fairgrounds in Columbus, and placed 32nd in the state out of 131 teams. The General Livestock Team had to judge classes of cattle, hogs, and sheep, which help them become better livestock producers and consumers.

Ft. Recovery FFA Team Competes

Pictured in Front: Samantha Florence, Natalie Lennartz, Nicole Hart, Emily Siegrist. Back: Mitch Lennartz, Logan Jutte, Keith Fortkamp, Kaleb Timmerman, Grant Muhlenkamp, Alex Stammen.

Forty-five members, two parent-chaperones, and two advisors of the Ft. Recovery FFA Chapter attended the 83 State FFA Convention in Columbus, from May 5-May 6. Over 6,200 members representing 320 FFA Chapters across the state of Ohio were in attendance at the convention. The two-day trip was packed with convention sessions, skills contests, educational tours, and good fun. During the convention sessions, members heard from keynote speakers Chad Hymas, Rick Metzger and Drew Hastings, as well as state and national officers and other supporters of agricultural education and the FFA. Between convention sessions, members could participate in a career show that featured nearly 50 exhibitors from agriculture, business, and education. Members participated in the following skills contests: Agricultural Engineering and Poultry Judging.

The Ft. Recovery FFA Chapter was fortunate to receive many awards for the great success this past year at the State FFA Convention including being named a Gold Chapter in the state of Ohio. The chapter was also recognized for donating to the Children’s Hospital. Fifteen members including Michelle Brackman, Kurt Fortkamp, Caitlin Gehret, Taylor Guggenbiller, Nicole Hart, Brian Keller, Doug Lennartz, Natalie Lennartz, John Link, Sam Muhlenkamp, Kyle Schmitz, Abby Sudhoff, Alison Tobe, Jacob Whitacre, and Aaron Will received the prestigious State FFA Degree, a degree received by only 2% of Ohio’s 23,000 members each year.

Senior member, Nathan Fortkamp, placed 2nd in Poultry

Production Proficiency. Senior member, Kyle Schmitz, placed 3rd in Poultry Production Proficiency. Senior member, Brian Keller, placed 1st in Organic Ag Proficiency. Senior member, Nathan Fortkamp, placed 2nd in Grain Production Proficiency. Senior member, Megan Rammel, placed 2nd in Landscape Management Proficiency. Senior member, Aaron Sutter, placed 1st in Ag Mechanics Design and Fabrication. Senior, Nathan Fortkamp, son of Paul and Ginny, was named as State Star in Agricultural Placement. Keller’s and Sutter’s proficiencies along with Fortkamp’s Star in Agricultural Placement will be forwarded on at the National level for a chance of being recognized at the National FFA Convention this October.

The Ft. Recovery FFA Chapter brought home five state winning banners for top five performances in skills contest this year. Including banners from the Poultry Team placing 2nd in the State, the Agricultural Engineering Team placing 2nd in the State, the Rural Soil Judging Team placing 2nd in the State, the Grain Merchandising Team placing 4th in the State, and the Dairy Cattle Team placing 4th in the state.

The Chapter also brought home one plaque for the top ten written CDE’s in the State

of Ohio this year. The plaque was from the Agronomy team placing 7th in the State.

Ft. Recovery FFA members attending the convention included SENIORS-Michelle Brackman, Nathan Fortkamp, Craig Fullenkamp, Caitlin Gehret, Zach Guggenbiller, Brian Keller, Barbie Link, Megan Rammel, Kyle Schmitz, Emily Schoenlein, Abby Sudhoff, Aaron Sutter, Alison Tobe, Alan Vogel and Stacy Will; JUNIORS-Zach Bergman, Kurt Fortkamp, Nicole Hart, Andrea Lennartz, Doug Lennartz, Natalie Lennartz, John Link, Sam Muhlenkamp, Kelly Nietfeld, Nicole Siefring, Kendra Stammen, Jake Vogel, Jacob Whitacre, and Karissa Will; SOPHOMORES-Eric Brackman, Randy Braun, Keith Fortkamp, Maleia Fullenkamp, Logan Jutte, Jessica Kaiser, Melissa Lochtefeld, Rachel Rammel, and Kendra Tobe; FRESHMAN-Becky Brockman, Samantha Florence, Katie Fortkamp, Jacqui Kremer, Jenna Lennartz, Mitch Lennartz, Grant Muhlenkamp, Nikki Nietfeld, Nick Rammel, Alex Stammen, Kaleb Timmerman. A special thanks to Marilyn Fortkamp and Dave Lennartz for being parent-chaperones.

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At the State Ohio FFA Convention May 5 and 6, four members of the Parkway FFA chapter were presented with their State FFA Degrees by the State FFA president Amy Jo Frost.

To receive their state degree, students must complete minimum requirements. Students must have already earned their Chapter degree, have completed at least one year in an agricultural education class, be a junior, senior, or high school graduate, have a grade point average of 2.0 or higher, and have an attendance record of 93% or better. Students also must have one

of the following: gross earning of more than $3000, or have worked 1000 hours or more.

Trevor Eischen, a senior, is the son of Tom and Mary Eischen. He earned his State FFA degree by working at McNeilan farms.

Josh Ford, a junior, is the son of Matt and Annie Ford. He earned his State FFA degree by working for Dues Landscaping and working at Hellwarth Farms, Inc.

Caden Hellwarth, a junior, is the son of Garrett and Judy Hellwarth. He earned his State FFA degree by working on his family farm, Hellwarth Farms Inc.

Devin Adams, a junior, is the son of Dave and Pat Adams. He earned his State FFA degree by working at Hellwarth Farms, Inc.

Four Parkway FFA Members Receive State Degrees

Students in the Wright State Lake Campus Organizational Leadership Program recently completed a Philosophy class focused on agricultural issues. The class is taught by Dr. Greg Homan, and the class featured eight study tour classes that covered Agriculture Change, Natural Resources, Internation-al Agriculture, Animal Welfare, Niche (Organic) Agriculture, Alternative Energy, Biotechnol-ogy, and Government Support Programs.

Each session was designed for the students to learn and participate in the issues that are going on in agriculture today. The students also had an op-portunity to tour local facilities and talk with different leaders to provide them with hands on experience.

The first session focused on how agriculture has changed from the past. Students were provided with an opportunity to tour VanDuerzen Dairy and discussed how agriculture has changed over the past 75 years with Dan Fullenkamp.

The second session focused on natural resources and water quality issues with Grand Lake St. Marys. Students were pro-vided a tour of Grand Lake St. Marys from Brian Miller (Ohio Department of Natural Resourc-es), Garret Dorsten, from Mer-cer Soil and Water, and Mike Watercutter, from Mercer Soil and Water. Not only were the students exposed to the issues, but were able to learn about what is being done to improve water quality.

The third session focused on International Agriculture and

how the trends are impacting the importance of international trade agriculture products. The students were provided with two speakers, Ed Burtch from Burtch Seed and Amanda Koh-nen from Sygenta.

Roger and Marilyn Fortkamp of Fort Recovery hosted the fourth session that focused on Animal Welfare. The students discussed the new standards that were set by the Ohio Live-stock Care Standards Board for the livestock operations. The students also had Jeff Wuebker from the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board come and talk about the new standards.

A trip to Versailles was scheduled for the fifth session that focused on Niche (Organ-ic) Agriculture. The class was exposed to Versailles Inn with Chief Michael Delligatta giv-ing them a taste of Pumpkin Ravioli. The students also heard from Todd Dammeyer, from Midmark Farms, Dan and Bec Fullenkamp from Fullenkamp Dairy, and Deb Borgia, from Midmark Farms. The students discussed the difference be-tween traditionally grown food and organically grown food. The students concluded the night with a tour of Midmark Farms.

For the sixth session, the students learned about Alterna-tive Energy. The students had a guest speaker, Matt Berry from Midwest Electric, come to the Lake Campus to discuss the Wind Turbines that are current-ly being put up. Berry talked with the students about some of the challenges that are faced in this region with the wind ener-

gy. The students ended the night with a “debate topic” covering the wind turbines.

The students learned about Biotechnology, with a “debate team” discussing the Geneti-cally Modified Crops for the seventh session. The students discussed the advantages and disadvantages of GM Crops.

The eighth and final ses-sion of the Philosophy Class focused on Government Sup-port Payment Programs with guest speaker Chris Gibbs from the United States Department of Agriculture. Gibbs spoke to the students about the differ-ent Government Programs and gave them a time line of how all the Government Programs fell into place.

Sarah Wireman, a student in the Philosophy Class, stated “it is really important for everyone to learn about these different agriculture issues, so they know how to prepare themselves if they were ever asked about any of these issues. Being a pro-ducer of agriculture, this class has taught me that the issues are important to everyone, not just the producers.”

Lake Campus Students study Agricultural Issues

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• July 14, 2011

56th Miss Lake Festival Contestants

Miss Lake Festival Pageant is Monday, July 18, 2011

Celina FieldhousePre-Show Begins

at 7 p.m. Show begins at 7:30 p.m.

Will be air conditioned

Kirsten Fennig

Ashlyn Jutte

Emily Werling Jena Sweigart

Lillian Roessner

~Parents~Rick and Carol Werling

~Birthdate~April 12, 1993~Education~

St. Henry High SchoolCapital University

College Major/Minor: Vocal Performance with emphasis in Musical

Theatre ~Talent~

Vocal Performance “I’m A Star”~Platform~

B-CAUS (Breast Cancer Awareness Using Song)

~Sponsored By~Peoples Bank Company

~Why I Should Be Miss Lake Festival This Year~

I have grown tremendously and met many wonderful people competing in the Miss Ohio Outstanding Teen program for the past 4 years and I

would love the opportunity to take the next step and represent Mercer County as the 2011 Miss Lake Festival Queen

and promote my platform B-CAUS.

~Parents~Shannon Schwieterman

~Birthdate~October 27, 1992

~Education~Celina Senior High School

Ball State UniversityCollege Major/Minor: Music Education

~Talent~Vocal “Mama Who Bore Me”

~Platform~Hope Starts Now!~Sponsored By~

Celina VFW Post 5713 & Ladies Auxiliary~Why I Should Be

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and beauty. With this said, I think being crowned Miss Lake Festival 2011 would be such an honor, although I feel that I will receive whatever honors I deserve whether it be Miss Lake Festival 2011 or anything otherwise. I feel honored

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Kelsea Eblen

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~Birthdate~June 17, 1992~Education~

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College Major/Minor: Music Education~Talent~

Vocal – Nessun Dorma~Platform~

Take It To The Bank: Feeding Ohio~Sponsored By~

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National Honor Society, Band Scholar, graduated with Honors Diploma from Celina

High School, Presidential Community Service Award 2011

~Leadership Roles~Field Commander and Section Leader for

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Attorney for Mock Trial for four years, earned “Outstanding Attorney” award at District and Regional Mock Trial competition, Interview

winner and 1st Runner up at Miss Lake Festival 2010, 2nd Runner up at Miss West Central 2010,

1st Runner up at Miss Maumee Valley 2010.

~Parents~Chris and Amy Eblen

~Birthdate~November 11, 1993

~Education~Celina High School

~Talent~Country Vocal “American Honey”

~Platform~Buddy Up Against Bullying

~Sponsored By~Celina Manor


I should be Miss Lake Festival 2011 because I believe I have the dedication and determination to get things done and accomplish my goals. I have the

qualities needed to be successful and I communicate well with others and I would do my best to serve the

community.

~Parents~Brock and Connie Dilbone

~Birthdate~March 1, 1993~Education~

St. Henry High School~Talent~

Singing and dancing to “Not for the Life of Me”

~Platform~Forever Young: Childhood and Adolescent Cancer Awareness

~Sponsored By~The Mr. Shoppe

~Leadership Roles~Core Team Member of the St. Henry

Catholic Church Youth Group~ Accomplishments ~

High scoring, over all awards and special judges awards at talent

competitions for singing and dancing throughout the U.S.

~Parents~Dale and Diane Roessner

~Birthdate~October 23, 1992

~Education~Coldwater High School

Dayton’s School of Medical MassageCollege Major/Minor: Degree in

Massage Therapy~Talent~

Vocal/ Concrete Angel~Platform~

Fine Arts and a Student’s GPA~Sponsored By~

Mercer Savings Bank~Why I Should Be Miss Lake

Festival This Year~I think that I should be Miss Lake

Festival 2011 so I can inspire people. If I were to be crowned Miss Lake

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school to appreciate how the fine arts effect them in their schooling process.

~Parents~Mike and Sue Fennig

~Birthdate~April 29, 1993~Education~

Celina High SchoolThe Ohio State University, Lima

campus College Major/Minor: Human

Resources with a minor in Psychology~Talent~

Piano solo: “Maple Leaf Rag”~Platform~

The American Red Cross~Sponsored By~Bella’s Italian Grille


I am eager to promote my platform, the American Red Cross, and represent

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graciously carry out the duties of Miss Lake Festival while maintaining the

ideals of Style, Scholarship, Success, and Service.


July 14, 2011 •

Yraternal Order of Xagles

GRAND LAKEAERIE #1291

1400 East Market Street, Celina • 419-586-4295

FRIDAY, JULY 22Southern Edge Band

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Check-In Time .......... 4PM Deadline At The EaglesNO Exceptions

The Stops ........................................... Eagles LodgeIt’s It Bar & Grill, Rustic Haven, Celina Moose Lodge,

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Join Us For...Join Us For...FRIDAY, JULY 22

5-8PMFriday

Spaghetti

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Following The Parade!Public Welcome!

ENJOY THE MERCERCOUNTY FAIR

AUGUST 12-18, 2011Join Us At The Fair August 15

For Veterans’ Day!

• Bean Soup & Cornbread ServedAt 4PM At The Veterans’ Tent!

• Veterans’ Service Promptly At6PM In The Grandstand!

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(Starts at 5)

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held higher priorities than my desired pasttimes. i also know that human beings are remarkably adaptive. over time we can adjust to numerous situations and even learn to like what we initially strongly disliked. i am now well into my retirement years and have more time for play than at any earlier time. unfortunately, i have trouble thinking of play activities that sound like fun. Weekend work chores are still not always fun, but i am more comfortable doing them than simply nothing. last Saturday i was near the shores of Grand lake, which looked beautiful from my vantage point. Dozens of boats took advantage of the calm waters. my work task that day was one of hurry-up, followed by hours of waiting. i gradually learned to relax on this job. Daydreaming, watching sailboats on the water, window shopping, and afternoon napping was a first step in the right direction of regaining some of my childhood abilities.

if you are a baseball fan following corey luebke’s San Diego Padres, the virtue of patience is highly suggested if not required. A brief scouting description used at times in baseball, “Good defense; no hit,” may be ideal for the Padres. Before the All-Star break, their bullpen erA was second best

in the majors, but the offense’s runs scored per game average was second from the bottom in the big leagues. During the first ten games in the month of July preceding the All Star break, the Padres were shut out or scored just a single run in seven of the games. there are more goals scored in an international soccer competition, and that cannot keep us Americans interested. my working knowledge of college football is quite limited and therefore i enjoy it much more than basketball about which i may know a little. i do like one trend we may see starting at the ohio State football program. A coach did not have to be a great football player to be successful as the head man. At present, the Buckeye ship is in rocky waters and with the naming of luke Fickell as head coach and mike Vrabel as an assistant, they have men who were prototype Buckeyes at the university. Vrabel was the first Big Ten player to be named Big ten conference Defensive Player of the year for consecutive seasons in 1995 and 1996. Fickell, after a red shirt season, was the first Buckeye to start in fifty consecutive games on defense as a nose guard. now if they could talk Jim lachey into leaving his broadcast booth to tutor the offensive line, it would complete an ideal triad. those gentlemen would send a clear message and example of what is expected of a Buckeye football player. can the reds’ management spell c-l-o-S-e-r ?

OFF THE WALLObservations ... by John Bruns

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July 7: lions club 13, mercer county Stor and lock 1; Jaycees 13, c.A.r.S. 1; cBS Automotive 26, coldwater lumber 1; Johnson mechanical 11, Werling motors 4.

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tradition is the key word when it comes to the Kings royal at eldora Speedway, and it is that respect for tradition that flocks Sprint Car teams and their following to the hallowed hills of eldora for the annual July ritual. As clichéd as the crowning of the King has become, it is still a revered moment for that person advancing to the throne and this year’s chase over the weekend of July 15 and 16 has the makings of being one of the most competitive to date.

no one is clearly ruling the roost in Sprint car racing this year – not even in the World of outlaw (Woo) ranks, which is the sanctioning body for the Kings royal.

established in 1984, with an unheard of $50,000 offer to the winning driver, the Kings royal features a post race ceremony unlike any other. An oversized throne, a cast of celebrants, a sovereign ruler and the prized crown await the winner of the 40 lap affair around the track known simply as eldora.

Drivers have been known to downplay the pomp and circumstance, but when they actually accomplish the fete, it is all they can do to contain themselves. many a grown man has been known to shed tears of joy and excitement.

to date, 147 different drivers have made it into the Kings royal starting grid, with only 14 drivers actually making it atop the throne.

clearly recognized as the King of Kings is the defending Kings royal champion, Steve Kinser. the Bloomington, indiana, veteran has amassed an incredible seven triumphs and is the only driver to have started in each of the 27 contests held.

other drivers with multiple wins include Jac haudenschild 3, Dave Blaney 2, Joey Saldana 2, Donny Schatz 2, Sammy

Swindell 2 and Doug Wolfgang 2, while single event winners include Dale Blaney, Bobby Davis, Jr., Johnny herrera, mark Kinser, Don Kreitz, Jr., Daryn Pittman and Jason Sides.

no driver has won back to back Kings royal.

the celebrated weekend of Sprint car racing kicks off on Friday evening, July 15, with the annual Knight Before the Kings royal and a doubleheader program featuring the Woo series as well as the nrA (national racing Alliance) Sprint invaders. Both series return Saturday evening, July 16 for another complete program and another chance to visit eldora’s time honored stage.

complete information, along with the option to purchase advance tickets, may be found on the track’s website www.eldoraspeedway.com.

Tradition exemplifies importance of Eldora’s Kings Royal

Preview for Kings Royal at Eldora July 15 and 16

The Kings Royal 2010 was won by Steve Kinser and Tony Stewart won the NRA.

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Engineer, Jim Wiechart, is planning to close Tama Road between Herman Road and Eichar Road in Hopewell Township for a culvert replacement. This road will be closed tentatively on July 13, and is scheduled to reopen in approximately 2 -3 weeks, depending on the weather conditions.

Any additional questions, contact the Mercer County Engineer’s Office at 419-586-7759.

Parade entries are currently being accepted for the 2011 Annual Coldwater Community Picnic Parade, to be held August 7. The theme of this year’s parade is “Days Gone By” and will begin at 1 p.m. This year’s trophies will be awarded in 7 categories: Mayor’s Trophy, Best Theme, Best Homemade Float, Best Junior Float, Best Classic Car, Best Kit Float, and Best Antique Farm Equipment.

Parade Chairperson Eric Thomas invites anyone interested in participating in this years parade to complete the entry form below and mail to: Coldwater Community Picnic Parade, PO Box 50, Coldwater, Ohio 45828. Additional entry forms can also be obtained at the Village of Coldwater, 610 W. Sycamore Street or by calling Ginny Borger at 419-678-4881.

Entries must be received by July 15. A follow up letter will be sent to each participant as to their parade line-up position. In case of inclement weather, please listen to WCSM 96.7 FM or WKKI 94.3 FM for updates.

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The Rockford Belle to Host ConcertGear up for an enthu-

siastic concert by Terry G. Hall at The Rockford Belle on July 16, at 7 p.m.. Doors open at 6 p.m. The public is welcome to attend the performance at the facility located at 135 Market Street, Rockford. A free-will offering will be accepted.

Terry G. Hall has been singing most of his life and at the age of 11 began singing bass in his home church youth group in Kentucky. His love for Southern Gospel music developed and has con-tinued to grow through the years.

In the 1970s and 1980s, Terry sang bass with several different groups and quartets. In 1988, he rededicated his life to the Lord and about that same time, he decided to pur-sue a solo music minis-try, filling in as bass for quartets occasionally. In the spring of 2000, he felt led to pursue a full time ministry there and sang on weeknights to the tourists and locals who happened to come by. He was free to travel and sing in churches on Sundays.

In 2002, Dollywood heard about Terry and called him to sing in one of their shows. He sang bass with a group there during 2002 and 2003 and also did a

gospel music program in Dollywood’s cha-pel every day. In 2004, Terry teamed up with the Incredible Christmas Place in Pigeon Forge to present gospel music in their courtyard. He also filled in as their Santa Claus, and sang Christmas music as well as gospel music. The year 2005 found him singing in various locations in the area as well as sing-ing full time on the road. Since 2006, when not on the road, he is singing in front of the First Baptist Church in Pigeon Forge. He also has a full sched-ule on the road, perform-ing more than 300 con-certs per year in more than 30 states.

In his concerts, Terry uses a wide variety of singing styles, which include old spirituals, a little country sound, as well as fun time songs for the young and young at heart. As always, though, his heart

is in good old Southern Gospel sound. With his broad voice range (over 4 octaves) Terry is able to gear his concerts to include something for everyone, from children to senior adults, and has even recorded himself as a “one man quartet.” No concerts are ever alike, as he has no program, but sings what the Lord lays on his heart. It is hard to not notice the variety, enthusiasm and sincerity that are put into each service.

Terry’s ministry is based on the belief that the lost and dying are not always in churches, but there is a need for ministry on the streets and in the everyday world. He and his wife, Janice, travel nation-wide to bring his music to churches, RV resorts, retirement communities, nursing homes, festivals, fairs, prisons, flea mar-kets, street corners or anywhere the Lord leads them to bring the gospel to those who might not otherwise hear it.

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• July 14, 2011

the coldwater Area chamber of commerce held its regular monthly meeting on June 14, at the Coldwater Village Offices.

the meeting was called to order by lisa niekamp-urwin, president, with the following trustees present: Jill timmerman, troy Steinbrunner, Dan Broering, cheryl hogenkamp, rose Post, mark lennartz, Jay Knapschaefer, and Deb Post. Also present was eric thomas, Village manager, and guest, Floyd Winner.

the minutes from the may trustee meeting were approved with a motion by troy Steinbrunner and seconded by Mark Lennartz. Dan Broering gave the treasurer’s report with an ending balance for the month of may in the regular checking account of $8919.01 and the Gift Certificate checking balance of $8720.64. Cheryl Hogenkamp and troy Steinbrunner motioned to approve the treasurer’s report.

in old business, Deb Post informed the board that 118 businesses have paid their dues for 2011. A discussion was held regarding categorizing the chamber members on the website. A decision was made to create a basic category listing with members choosing their category on the 2012 membership application.

continuing in old business, lisa niekamp-urwin will be delivering plaques to new members in the near future. Dan Broering discussed with the trustees a gift certificate

sales agreement he is working on with Chief Supermarkets. chief Supermarket headquarters still has not returned the signed agreement to him. Mark lennartz will contact them to see if they need additional information and what the delay is in processing the agreement.

Pete lisi and troy Steinbrunner will be building the float for the annual Coldwater community Parade with the theme of “Days Gone By”. Steinbrunner noted they had received the parade application with a due date of July 15. The trustees received a request from the Picnic committee to borrow the hopper wagon for recycling aluminum cans. A motion was approved by rose Post and seconded by Jay Knapschaefer to approve this request.

rose Post updated the trustees about the upcoming Farmers Market. The event will be held every Saturday from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. beginning July 30. They are currently in need of more vendors to become involved in the event. If you know of any producers, crafters, bakers, please feel free to have them contact a trustee for information about the Farmers Market.

the bi-annual Business expo will be held on September 18, at the Coldwater Schools. Discount prescription cards are available at the Village offices for any chamber members and their employees at no cost.

in new business, the trustees began a discussion on the

Sidewalk Sales. The sidewalk committee chair, Deb Post, will begin working on the event. once again, the chamber is asking for members to donate promotional items for the chamber bags during this year’s sidewalk sales. If you have any items (pens, golf tees, etc.) that you would like to have “stuffed” in the bags that the chamber hands out, please deliver them to Deb Post at Briarwood Village no late than August 1.

Dan Broering received a request from the Village of coldwater to purchase the flowers for the pots that decorate the downtown area in the summer. A motion was made to approve this request by cheryl hogenkamp and seconded by Troy Steinbrunner.

Jill timmerman and Dan Broering motioned to adjourn the meeting. Announcements: Bi-Annual Business expo will be held September 18. First Annual Farmers market on Saturdays beginning July 30 through August 27. VENDORS neeDeD! Producers, homemakers, musicians, crafts are welcome. An application is available on the chamber’s website. If you know of anyone interested in participating, please refer them to the website or trustee! the coldwater chamber of commerce is now on Facebook! We can be found on the chamber’s website or go to: www.facebook.com/coldwaterchamber.com.

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mercer heal th lake Festival 5K run registrations are now being taken at the celina-mercer county chamber of Commerce. This 5K run is scheduled for July 23 beginning in Lakeshore Park in Celina at 8 a.m. sharp. A beautiful out and back course along West Bank road, this is a certified course. Deadline to pre-register is July 19th and it is $11 without a shirt. Pre-registration with a shirt is $20 and July 8th is the deadline. these are running tech

shirts. After July 19th and up to the day of the race, registration is $15 without a shirt. If available, a running tech shirt can be purchased for $10 the day of the race. race day registration begins at 6:45 a.m. in Lakeshore Park.

trophies will be awarded to the top three male and female runners. medals will be awarded to 1st, 2nd, 3rd place in each age group. Special awards will be given to the runner coming from the furthest distance, and for the youngest and oldest runners. A $150 will be awarded to the male or female runners who set a new course record. There will be water on the course, splits

at 1 mile, and at 2 mile marks. Refreshments will be served at the finish.

A special thank you to our sponsors celina Mercer Co. Chamber, mercer health, celina lions club, and mcKirnan Brothers Inc.

this race is a part of the mercer health 5K challenge running Series. Registration forms are available online at www.celinamercer.com or www.mercerhealth5kchallenge.com you may also register at the celina mercer county chamber of Commerce at 226 north main Street in Celina. For further details or questions, call the Chamber at 419-586-2219.

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The St. Clair 5K run, starting at the Fort recovery State museum, will be held on July 16. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. The Race begins at 8:30 a.m. with the infamous cannon Boom when runners and walkers take off like St.

clair’s army escaping the flying tomahawks of 1791! in addition to saving their scalps, par-ticipants may qualify for other prizes following the run.

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• On a large platter, arrange the crostini slices. Spread the blue cheese sauce on the crostini, add some spring mix salad leaves, layer the beef and top off with the caramelized onions.

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The Medica l , Educat ional , and Development (MED) Foundation of Mercer County Community Hospital held its annual Esmonde-Homan Golf Outing recently at the Mercer County Elks Country Club with 30 teams participating. This annual event has been held for sixteen year. It raises funds for the MED Foundation Memorial Scholarship Program.

A total of 30 teams participated in this year’s event – the second highest total in the history of the Outing. The men’s division was won by Matt Bell, Greg Greer, Chad Fast and Bart Johnson who shot a combined score of 12 under par. In the women’s division, Sharon Hibner, Jan Reed, Jackie Huwer, and Kris Siefring took the honor. The first place team in the Co-Ed division was the husband/wife team of Rob & Marie Gross and Ken & Cele Kahle.

The “Golf Ball Drop” was held for the third consecutive year. Dennis Schappie’s ball rolled closest to the cup, and he took home $1990. Numbered golf balls were dropped over a marked hole. The ball closest to the hole was the winner. Second prize, a weekend hotel package in Chicago, was won by Jerry Kaup.

John Hoying, MED Foundation Development Director and Chairman of this year’s event, says, “In terms of funds raised, this year’s golf outing was the most successful on record. The outing makes it possible for us to consider expanding the number of young people in Mercer County who we can help with their educational expenses. We are very appreciative of those who were corporate sponsors, hole-in-one sponsors, golf balls sponsors, and hole sponsors.”

The corporate sponsors this year included Innovative Office Solutions, Inc., Preferred Insurance Center, Community Sports & Therapy Center, Baxter Pharmaceutical Company, Owens Minor, T-102 Broadcasting, RB Advertising, and Briarwood Retirement Village. The sponsor for the Hole-in-One on all of the par three holes was

St. Marys Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep Dealership. This year’s Golf Ball Sponsor was First Financial Bank.

Hole sponsors were divided into three separate levels. The top level – Eagle sponsorship – included M2 Information Systems and MedBen Insurance.

Birdie sponsors were Wabash Mutual Telephone Co., West Central Ohio Regional Healthcare Alliance (WCORHA), E.S. Evans Co., Quadex, Inc., U.S. Foodservice, Von Lehman & Company, Bricker & Eckler LLP, Perry Corporation, and Allied Environmental Services, Inc.

Par sponsors were Pax Machine Co., The People’s Bank Co., Celina Aluminum Precision Technology (CAPT), Sonit Systems, Cooper Farms, McDonald’s Restaurant, Keybridge Financial Management, Alliance One, SMS proTecch, Inc., Moeller Door Sales, Stammen Insurance, St. Henry Bank, and Moeller Trucking. Cart sponsors were Jack Knapschaefer Insurance and Francis Furniture.

Businesses donating items for the tournament’s raffle included Ace Hardware, Back to Nature, Bella’s Italian Grille, Briarwood Retirement Village, Calico Restaurant, Dairy Queen, Celina Manor, Celina Wine Store, Chief Supermarket, Coldwater Flowers, Coldwater Lumber, Community Sports & Therapy, CVS Pharmacy, Distinct Images, Domino’s Pizza, EMB Design, Holiday Inn Express, Hospitality Gift Shop, Kaup Pharmacy and Knapschaefer Insurance.

Also donating raffle prizes were La Caretta Restaurant, Laudick’s Jewelry, Lefeld Implement, McDonald’s Restaurant, Med Ben Insurance, Mercer County Elks, Midmark, Mr. Shoppe, Pizza Hut, PlaMor Lanes, Preferred Insurance Center, Pullman Bay Restaurant, RB Advertising, Schwieterman Pharmacy, Town Tavern, Von Lehman & Company, WCSM Radio, and WIMT: T-102.

Proceeds from this tournament benefit the MED Foundation Memorial Scholarship Program. Since its beginning in 1992, this program has awarded

over $150,000 in financial assistance to students graduating from schools in Mercer County and who are pursuing careers in medical professions that would benefit local residents.

Hoying says, “This year, the MED Foundation provided 12 scholarships for a total of $12,000. This is a 50 percent increase in the number of individuals and a 15 percent increase in dollars awarded in 2010. This is possible due to the success of this golf outing.”

He commented about

how everyone enjoyed the day even in the hot weather. Next year’s outing is scheduled for June 13, at the Mercer County Elks golf course. Hoying says, “Everyone is welcome to come and enjoy a great day filled with fun.”

Persons wanting more information about the MED Foundation can call John Hoying at 419-678-5679. Information can also be found on the web at www.mercer-health.com. After getting on the site, click “MED Foundation”.

Winners of the Annual Esmonde-Homan Golf Outing

Winners of the Coed Division were (from left) Rob Gross, Marie Gross, Cele Kahle, and Ken Kahle.

Winners of the Men’s Division at the Esmonde/Homan Memorial Golf Outing sponsored by the Medical, Educational, & Development (MED) Foundation were (from left) Greg Greer, Matt Belle, Bart Johnson, and Chad Fast.

The Women’s Division was won by (from left) Jan Reed, Sharon Hibner, Kris Siefring, and Jackie Huwer.

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ron Anders, D.V.m., was the guest speaker for the June 28, meeting of the coldwater Kiwanis club. Dr. Anders, a graduate of the ohio State Veterinary School, discussed his use of acupuncture and chiropractic in addition to the traditional methods of treatment. he has studied under experts in both animal and human acupuncture and says he is looking more and more toward eastern medicine methods of treating his patients. he described the use of thermography to diagnose problems. he is one of ten D.V. M. in the country who is certified to use thermography on cattle. thermography can pinpoint problem areas by showing differences in temperature. using thermographic images, he illustrated how, for example, a cold temperature might indicate a lack of circulation or a hot temperature might be an indication of pain. in response to a question about acupuncture he described the needles as being like connections in electrical cords. making the connection allows electrical energy to move through the body and enable the healing process. Dr. Anders noted that he is traveling a great deal treating show horses and cattle. Some of these animals have gone on to win major shows and state fair championships.

Officer Luke Wolfe, of the coldwater Police Department, spoke to the coldwater Kiwanis July 5. Officer Wolfe, who has been with the coldwater Department for 5 of his 6 years in law enforcement, is the department’s tASer trainer. A tASer is an elec-tric shock weapon that uses electric current to disrupt vol-untary muscle control giving an officer time to subdue a vio-lent offender. Officer Wolfe displayed the weapon and the probes and wires that are pro-pelled toward a target when the weapon is discharged. When struck with the probes, the target will be immobilized for a period of about five sec-onds. the tASer weapon can also be used for a “dry tase,” meaning that probes are not used and the weapon is discharged while it is in direct contact with the target. A “dry tase” produces momen-tary pain at the site of the tase. Officer Wolfe noted that any-one who is tased is checked out at the hospital before being incarcerated to detect whether the electrical charge has pro-duced any side effects. he estimated that one in 100,000 targets might experience some side effect. other tools used by officers to subdue offenders are oc (mace) and the Asp (an nightstick). Officer Wolfe said we are fortunate that these weapons rarely need to be used in our community.

Kiwanis newsmayor Amy Joseph thanked everyone for their support

of community Days and for the hard work the Village guys did in the previous weeks to get the park ready. it was a good time and we had a good weekend. there was a budget hearing before the meeting and a copy wlll be sent to the mercer county Auditor. thanked the guys for the work at the park and splash pad look nice. Waterline project coming up. there was also a safety meeting before council, more information needs to be obtained from the emA for more discussion. Would like to start a neighborhood watch program. A replacement for the Firehouse sign is on the way. Shanes Park sign looks nice. Fence for Splash Pad should be here in couple weeks. children need to be supervised by an adult at the park. Will be making the parking lot more accessible. Brice Schmitmeyer from Fanning and howey gave a presentation regarding the Waterline Project. Looked at eight bids, and the lowest came from Shinn Brothers at $849,000 and they were given the contract.

the St. henry commercial club welcomed town & Country Specific Chiropractic to St. Henry on July 1. Dr. Kristine Strawniak’s new office is located at 391 N. eastern Avenue, St. henry.

Pictured left to right are Karen romer, Dr. Kristine Strawniak, Kelly Baker & Karl Gast. For more information call 419-763-1197 or visit www.townandcountryspecificchiropractic.com.

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the mercer health Diabetes education Program at the community medical center, celina, has been awarded continued recognition from the American Diabetes Association (ADA). the program was originally recognized in August of 2005. this program promotes high-quality education services to the patients it serves.

the ADA education recognition effort, began in the fall of 1986, is a voluntary process which assures that approved education programs have met the national Standards for Diabetes Self-management education Programs. Programs that achieve recognition status have a staff of knowledgeable health professionals who can provide state-of-the-art information about diabetes management for participants. Mercer Health was the first in the area to received this recognition.

According to Karen Homan, Certified Diabetes educator at mercer health, self-management education is an essential component of diabetes treatment. She says, “one consequence of compliance with the national Standards is greater consistency in the quality and quantity of education offered to people with diabetes. Participants in our ADA recognized Program are taught, as needed, self-care skills that will promote better management of their diabetes treatment regimen. our approved education

program covers the following topics as needed: diabetes disease process; nutritional management; physical activity; medications; monitoring; preventing, detecting, and treating acute complications; preventing, detecting and treating chronic complications through risk reduction; goal setting and problem solving; psychological adjustment; and preconception care, management during pregnancy, and gestational management.”

Assuring high-quality education for patient self-care is one of the primary goals of the education recognition program. through the support of the mercer health team and increased knowledge and awareness of diabetes, the patient can assume a major part of the responsibility for his/her diabetes management. unnecessary hospital admissions and some of the acute and chronic complications of diabetes may be prevented through self-management education.

“the process gives professionals a national standard by which to measure the quality of the services they provide,” commented homan. “And, of course, it helps consumers to identify these quality programs.”

For more information about the mercer health Diabetes education program, contact the mercer health Disease management clinic at 419-586-9657.

mercer health Diabetes education Program merits national recognition

Baseball players with the Grand lake mariners held storytime for kids at the Fort recovery Public Library. Winners of Grand Lake Mariners hats and t-shirts were Brynn Stammen, Joscie leFevre and Drew Stammen, pictured with the team players.

Grand Lake Mariners hold storytime

under the coaching of Jeff “reggie” roetgerman, Joe trego and Stacy hahn, the minster lady Wildcats brought home not only a perfect record of 15-0, but the title of 2011 mini mAc Girls’ Softball champions in the seventh/eighth grade division.

in tournament action, the lady Wildcats defeated Coldwater Blue 1-5, coldwater orange 26-16, marion local Blue 10-7 and coldwater Gray 10-5.

“i couldn’t ask for a better group of girls to coach and i couldn’t be more proud of them,” stated roeterman. “they are an awesome bunch of kids and i hope to see them continue to succeed in the future.”

the mini-mAc was a single elimination tournament among teams from minster, marion local, Fort recovery, St. henry,

coldwater and new Bremen. not all mAc schools participated.

Lady Wildcats are mini-mAc champs

Minster’s lady wildcats were crowned 2011 Mini Mac Girls’ Softball Champions on Thursday, June 30. Pictured after their win against Coldwater Grey with a final score of 10-5 are (left to right), front row: Rachel Wehrman, Cassie Jutte, Danielle Monnin, Taylor Trego, Abby Hausfeld, Lauren Roetgerman and Regan Hahn; kneeling: Hannah Schmitmeyer, Cortney Thien, Jessica Berelsman, Brooke Monnin and Mya McFarlin; standing: Alicia Arling, Coach Joe Trego, Lisa Barlage, Maddie Schmidt, Heach Coach Jeff “Reggie” Roetgerman, Tennell Mathis-Kuehne, Maggie Meiring, Coach Stacy Hahn and Michaela Goettemoeller.

At the Stateline Writers Club’s June meeting at the celina mercer county library, Program Director Eileen Whitsett fol-lowed up last month’s topic in which she encouraged members to continue improving and expanding writ-ings by giving mem-bers “calisthenics for the brain.” She talked about the “surprise ele-ment” that can be used in writing and prepared a handout with partial sentences members were to complete with something unexpected. members chose the genres of humor, mys-tery, even science fic-tion, just to name a few, and so enjoyed finish-

ing the nine sentences and laughing a lot, that the group did not even get to the assignment of bringing something members had written in the past.

The Stateline Writers club next meets on July 16, at 10 a.m. at the celina mercer county library. the assignment is to write something that centers on the mem-ber’s name.

meetings are regu-larly 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 Gretchen Bollenbacher at 419-363-2692 or [email protected].

Program director talks about “calisthenicsfor the brain”

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