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By: Georgia Rindler The Pure Michigan ads

did it. After listening to Tim Allen’s calming voice describing the carefree days waiting for us, we decided to investigate what our northern neighbor had to offer. We were not disappointed. My husband and I made an extended weekend to discover some hidden gems in the Midwest. Our trip last month took us to Silver Beach County Park in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Situated on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, and only a four-hour drive, we encountered a clean, white, sandy beach. With an entrance fee of $8 per vehicle for the day, this was a bargain. If you prefer not to park at the beach and walk a short distance, there is no charge.

In addition to the beach, the park offers a bathhouse with changing facilities, snack bar, volleyball, paved walkways and an extensive playground. The water was so clear; I could see the tiny fish swimming at my feet. And it is perfect for young children, or adults who don’t really swim, just like to wade or float in the water. Walking out to the buoys, it was only waist high. We spent the day lying on the beach reading and taking short breaks back to the car for snacks and sodas. There are picnic tables available, but we just brought lunch back to our spot and ate. It was interesting to note that building sand castles, reading and eating were probably the most popular activities. A highlight right outside of the park is the Whirlpool Compass

Fountain. It’s a large splash pad with 28 jets spraying water at varying heights. Every twenty minutes or so, eight large cannons shower the visitors with explosive bursts of water. There’s also a carousel across the street and a great pizza place next door. Exploring a bit more, we learned that there are other stunning beaches up and down the Lake Michigan coast and it’s not necessary to drive hundreds of miles to an ocean to enjoy a beautiful shoreline. For those who might not be into the water activities, we also found multiple stands with fresh fruits and vegetables along the country roads, U-Pick farms, antiques and wineries.

For more information, check out the website swmichigan.org.

A Trip to Pure Michigan

A fundraiser is being held Saturday, September 10, at 7 p.m. at Pla-Mor Lanes in Coldwater. Cost is $20 per bowler or $100 per lane with 6 bowlers. Three games of bowling includes shoes. A 50/50 drawing and a benefit auction will also take place.

Proceeds and donations from the fundraiser will help purchase a used handicap

accessible van for the Clint and Nikki Kremer family.

To reserve your spot, please contact one of the following: John Yoder, 419-678-3252, john.yoder@edwardjones.com; Randy Griesdorn, 419-852-3312, cars@hometowncable.net; or Rick Hartings, 419-678-3113, rick@plamorlanes.net.

A Van 4 Ava Bowling Fundraiser

Time trial attempts for the WIX Filters sponsored Sunoco American Late Model Series (ALMS) event on Sunday, September 4 at Eldora Speedway have taken on an added dimension. The St. Henry Commercial Club has posted a $250 cash prize for the quickest of the Late Model entrants that evening.

The incentive is part of the St. Henry Good Neighbors Night promotion that will coincide with the full evening of action, already dubbed as the Baltes Classic.

It will mark the fourth consecutive season that the business leaders of St. Henry, located just six miles north of Eldora, have joined forces with the speedway in a joint promotion to showcase each other’s assets.

Commercial Club spokesman, Don Hess of Homestretch Sportswear, relates, “it’s a positive promotion for both parties. We invite the race fans to visit us and see what St. Henry has to offer them in their travels to and from Eldora, and Eldora extends a special discount offer to encourage residents of St. Henry to visit the celebrated speedway to see exactly why fans from across the Nation flock in. It’s good business sense and relates well to the Good Neighbors theme.”

For this year’s Baltes Classic event, featuring not only the Sunoco ALMS, but the Modified and Stock Car divisions as well, adult

residents of St. Henry will receive a $3 discount on their general admission ticket. In addition, the speedway management will donate $2 from every discounted ticket towards the St. Henry Park Fund, as a charitable contribution.

Eldora General Manager Larry Kemp adds, “St. Henry has always been supportive of the racing activity at Eldora Speedway. It is great to reach out with them to share this opportunity to advertise for each other as not only good neighbors, but great friends.”

And, the St. Henry neighborhood, as well as the entire auto racing fraternity, is in for a rare treat that night, as another Eldora ‘first’ takes place. In recognition of Eldora’s founder Earl Baltes and his many uncanny promotions that helped to put Eldora Speedway on the national map, the Eldora management has announced that the Baltes Classic Late Model main event will start up to 33 cars in a three-wide format on the massive one-half mile clay oval. This is the largest field of Late Models to ever start a main event at Eldora and never before have they attempted to take the green flag in the same format that has made the Indy 500 such a widely known event – three wide.

Complete event for the Baltes Classic by WIX Filters (September 4) may be found at the track’s website www.eldoraspeedway.com.

St. Henry Commercial Club to award $250 to fastest late model at Baltes Classic

Friends for Mandy“Friends for Mandy” are hosting BBQ Chicken

Dinners by Romer’s Catering on September 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost of each dinner is $6.50. “Friends for Mandy”, co-workers at Briarwood Village, along with family and friends, are asking for help at this time to support Mandy Curts. Mandy was diagnosed with cancer early this summer. All proceeds from the chicken dinner sales will go to Mandy and her family to help cover the costs of doctors’ appointments, chemo and/or radiation treatments along with everyday expenses. Please contact Jenni Jones at Briarwood Village at 419-678-2311 for tickets.

By: JIM NAVEAU

Before she was married to Ohio State’s football coach, Amy Fickell was a dean’s list physical therapy major at Ohio State, a basketball player and cheerleader in high school, and the eighth of Ken and Joyce Goecke’s 10 children on a dairy farm outside Spencerville.

And she was a little girl with a cow problem.

As she talked recently about what life has been like since her husband, Luke Fickell, replaced Jim Tressel as Ohio State’s football coach on May 30, Amy Fickell was excited and eager to see what the future brings.

She also knows Ohio State football fans can be kind of an unruly herd if things don’t go well. But she has some experience with that kind of thing.

“We used to try to train a cow during the summer for the Allen County Fair. With 10 kids, you don’t go out and do a lot of things, so that was a big thing to do. We’d train the cattle,” she said.

“You’d bring them into the arena at the fair and my cow always seemed to go crazy,” she said. “I wasn’t very good at training them.”

So far, nothing about being the wife of Ohio State’s football coach has created a flashback to those moments of stage fright.

“As long as I don’t have to lead a cow around, I should be OK,” Fickell said, with a laugh.

Being married to a big-time NCAA Division I college football coach means there are many times the wife finds herself leading in one way or another.

If there is something to take care of on the homefront, she’s on the front lines.

Amy Fickell handles “generally anything at home.” She writes the checks, she organizes. She’s the parent who is with the children most of the time.

Informed that Ellen Tressel once said Jim Tressel didn’t even know where the checkbook was, she laughs and says, “I don’t know that my husband knows how to write a check.

“When he’s home, it’s such a limited time frame. He needs to be with the kids, spending time with us

together. He’s not out fixing the loose stone in the patio. I’m doing that.

“When he comes home, we don’t talk about football. We play in the backyard a whole lot, we go to the pool a lot. He’s a very hands-on dad.”

The Fickells, who married in 2000, have four children – son Landon (9), daughter Luca (6) and twin sons Aydon and Ashton (4).

Luke, a 1997 Ohio State graduate, and Amy, a 1999 OSU grad, met when her sister Jill was dating her now-husband, former OSU quarterback Bob Hoying. Luke Fickell and his roommate Mike Vrabel were two of Hoying’s closest friends on the football team.

Their first date was a movie. “Mike Vrabel and his (now) wife Jen were at Mike and Luke’s apartment and they were going to watch a movie or something. The story that I’ve heard is that Mike dialed the number and handed him the phone. I don’t know if that’s true or not,” Amy Fickell said.

“I was raised not to be too overzealous and always have the boy make the phone call and whatnot. So, I said, ‘I have a little bit of studying to do, so why don’t you call me back in a little bit?’ But I didn’t really have any studying to do. He called me

Amy Fickell: From a Spencerville dairy farm to wife of Buckeyes coach

See FICKELL, page 7

Saturday, September 3, for the first time ever, The Rockford Belle of Rockford, will fill the stage with country music performers from Nashville, Tennessee. Doors are set to open at 6 p.m. and at 7 p.m. the concert will begin. Jeannie C. Riley, best known for her international crossover hit “Harper Valley P.T.A.,” will be featured along with sensational entertainers: Jessica King (international performer and formerly from Celina), Amy Acklyn (drummer, singer, and rhythm guitar player originally from Wisconsin), Craig Smith (guitarist from

Northern Scotland), and Emily Peck (gifted musician who enjoys writing songs, performing, and touring). All of them are friends known for playing the Nashville circuit and are excited about coming to Rockford to share their passion of music at The Belle. Opening for the event is Jess King & Country Gospel, a well-received group playing monthly at The Belle. The public is invited to attend what promises to be a first-rate show! The entertainment venue is located at 135 Market Street, Rockford, where the listening atmosphere is up-close and

friendly! A free-will offering will be accepted. For more information, call Tom Rogers at 567-644-9993. Jeannie C. Riley is an American country music and gospel singer who is well known for the instant hit song “Harper Valley P.T.A.” The recorded song reached number one on both the pop and country charts. Globally it sold over five and a half million copies, and was awarded a gold disc by the R.I.A.A. just four weeks after the song’s release. Later in 1968, Riley debuted on The Grand Ole

Rockford Belle to Host Nashville Performers on September 3

See ROCKFORD, page 8

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Cyril J. Link, 92, Burkettsville, died at 4:24 a.m. August 26, at Mercer Health, Coldwater.

He was born March 31, 1919, in Burkettsville, to the late Henry and Kunagunda (Klingshirn) Link.

On November 17, 1945, he married Pauline Puthoff in Maria Stein, and she preceded him in death June 15, 2000.

He is survived by six children and a spouse, Barbara and Robert Bertke, Pioneer, Carol Schmidt, Union City, Ohio, Patricia Link, East Orland, Maine, Diane Jobe, Toledo, Rose Link, Findlay, and Roger Link, Burkettsville; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother and spouse, Eugene and Loretta Link, Rossburg; and in-laws, Merinus and Alice Puthoff, Maria Stein, and Agnes Puthoff, St. Henry.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; a son, Thomas Link; a daughter, Alice Jean Link; a son-in-law, Vincent Schmidt; one great-grandson; a sister, Irene Zahn; and in-laws, Urban Zahn, Ray Puthoff, Norbert and Esther Puthoff, Eleanor and Wilfred Fortman, Henry and Evelyn Puthoff, Scott and Harlene Puthoff and Richard Puthoff.

He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Burkettsville. He was a retired farmer and bus driver for St. Henry Schools.

Mass of Christian Burial was held August 29 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Burkettsville, with Fr. Tom Hemm officiating. Burial followed in St. Francis Cemetery, Cranberry Prairie. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.

James E. Wilson, 76, Celina, died August 26, at the Otterbein Life Style Community, St. Marys.

He was born August 12, 1935, in Oaks, Kentucky, to the late David and Lueverna (Hensley) Wilson.

He was married August 4, 1956, to Charlotte A. Hubbard, and she preceded him in death April 11, 2010.

He is survived by a son and spouse, Michael and Karen Wilson, Celina; two daughters and spouses, Lisa and Rick Harper, Chillicothe, and Debbie and Tim Lehman, Celina; five grandchildren; three brothers and spouses, Henry and Imogene Wilson, Hicksville, David and Lina Wilson, Knoxville, Tennessee, and Marvin and Judy Wilson, Celina; two brothers, Otto Wilson, Tama, and Rick Wilson, Lawrenceburg, Indiana; and three sisters and spouses, Shirley and Jim Baltzell, Celina, Sandy and Lowell Kable, Portland, Indiana, and Lena and Daryl Gruver, Mt. Vernon.

He was preceded in death by a son, Randy A. Wilson, a sister, Vera Mcelfrish, and a sister-in-law, Maria Wilson.

He retired in 1998 from New Idea / Agco, Coldwater. He served his country in the Kentucky and Ohio National Guard for six years. He was a 1955 graduate of Bell County High School.

Funeral services were held August 31, at Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, with Rev. Douglas Meyer officiating. Interment followed at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Condolences may be made at LHDfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.

FIRST SATURDAY DEVOTION

First Saturday Devotion with prayer, rosary, homily and benediction will be held September 3 at 2 p.m. at the St. Charles Center with Father Paul Wohlwend officiating.

The Catholic Adult Singles Club enables its members to enjoy the company of fellow single adults through weekly activities. They are always interested in meeting new people to join their group. For

more information concerning their organization or any of the following activities, please call Eileen Lamm at 419-678-8691.

September 4 - Benediction at the Spiritual Center in Maria Stein.

September 10 - Midwest American Healing Field at Bearcreek Farms in Bryant, Indiana.

September 17 - Pork Festival in Eaton.

September 25 - Mass, lunch and movies in Celina.

Celina Eagles President, Mike Goodspeed, along with Eagle members, Dean “Bear” Gunderson, Robert Kennedy and Eagle Riders representative, Randy Loy, present their donation to Midwest America Healing Field representative Bets Eischen. Along with the above donation from Celina Eagles, the Eagle Riders also made a monetary donation and have volunteered to escort the World Trade Center Traveling Memorial to the Field this September in Bryant, Indiana.

The MAHF will be a 10 day event, September 2 - 11, being held in Bryant, Indiana, on the grounds of Bearcreek Farms. The event will be free to the public and will feature special features such as the World Trade Center Traveling Memorial, guest speakers

such as Guy Gruters, who shares his experience as a POW, Mike Ballone (honorary firefighter) and Robert Barrett (retired firefighter), both from Ladder Co. 20, FDNY and their 9-11 experience, Cliff Moser, a survivor of the USS Cole, along with a variety of entertainment, demonstrations and of course the field of flags honoring many of our own heroes within the tri-state area.

If you would like more information on how to honor your hero by sponsoring a flag or make a donation, or a schedule of events, you can contact the MAHF at 1-877-852-6102.

Help us to let our military, firefighters, law enforcement, EMS and first responders know they are NOT FORGOTTEN!

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The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, August 11, at 7:30 a.m. at the Coldwater Village Offices.

The meeting was called to order by Lisa Niekamp-Urwin, president, with the following trustees present: Jill Timmerman, Cheryl Hogenkamp, Dan Broering, Mark Lennartz, Randy Kaup, Kristy Kahlig, Pete Lisi, and Deb Post. Also present was Eric Thomas, Village Manager.

The minutes from the July trustee meeting were approved with a motion by Mark Lennartz and seconded by Jill Timmerman. Dan Broering gave the treasurer’s report with an ending balance for the month of July in the regular checking account of $7466.28 and the Gift Certificate checking balance of $7130.64. Kristy Kahlig and Pete Lisi motioned to approve the treasurer’s report.

In old business, Deb Post informed the board that one business renewed their membership to the Chamber in the past month. Any members still needing their 2011 membership plates should contact Deb Post.

Next in old business, Dan Broering discussed with the trustees that he has received approval from Chief Supermarkets to distribute gift certificates at the Coldwater store. The program will be implemented shortly and a flyer will be at Chief Supermarkets notifying customers of the program.

Pete Lisi reported the Chamber won 2nd place in the Coldwater Community Parade for their float paying tribute to past Coldwater High School state champions. The Lemonade Stand run by the Chamber was also a success.

A big thank you to the Red Hat Ladies and Aktion group for distributing Chamber bags with promotional items at the sidewalk sales.

Continuing in old business, the bi-annual Business Expo will be held on Sunday, September 18, at the Coldwater Schools. The applications were sent out and multiple businesses have already committed to attending. Any businesses interested in participating should contact Randy Kaup immediately. Banners will be hung in the downtown area next week.

Finally in old business, Lisa Niekamp-Urwin has signed an agreement with Glacial Energy. Glacial Energy will make a charitable donation to the Chamber for

each member that switches to their company for energy services. This program is for both Chamber businesses and individuals. Additional information will be at the Village office.

In new business, Deb Post discussed the upcoming Christmas Open House. The event will be combined with the annual Santa Comes to Town event. The Open House will be held Sunday, November 20, from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. More information to follow in upcoming minutes.

Kristy Kahlig announced the annual Patriot 7K run/walk will be September 10. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Innergy Fitness. Volunteers are needed to assist with registration for the event. All proceeds will be donated to the local firefighters, Chamber of Commerce, and Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund.

Finally in new business, Lisa Niekamp-Urwin announced that as part of the Shop Mercer promotion, Eldora Speedway will be distributing coupon pamphlets for racing events the 1st and 2nd weekend of September. Local restaurants may purchase a spot on the pamphlet for $50. Businesses interested in becoming involved should contact Lisa Niekamp-Urwin.

Pete Lisi and Cheryl Hogenkamp made a motion to adjourn the meeting.

Announcements:

Bi-Annual Business Expo will be held Sunday, September 18. Mark your calendars!

Coldwater EMS is looking for volunteers. Please contact an EMS member for more information.

Mercer County Leadership in Action is accepting applications for their upcoming class. Contact the Celina Mercer County Chamber or email: info@celinamercer.com

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

THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE SEPTEMBER 13 AT 7:30 A.M. AT THE VILLAGE OFFICE. AS ALWAYS, ANYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND!

ALSO-REMEMBER TO VISIT THE CHAMBER’S WEBSITE AT WWW.COLDWATERCHAMBEROFCOMMERCE.COM TO CHECK OUT UPCOMING EVENTS AT AREA BUSINESSES.

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Hurricane Irene headed toward the East Coast and the American Red Cross mobilized disaster workers and equipment along much of the eastern seaboard to help those in the path of this powerful storm.

Hurricane Irene was predicted to be the largest storm to hit the East Coast in more than 70 years, and threatened several big population centers. A hurricane watch was issued for the North Carolina coast and the Red Cross opened shelters in the state as evacuation orders went into effect. In addition, more than 200 Red Cross mobile feeding vehicles headed towards the coast to help people in the path of the storm.

“The need for volunteers may be significant if Irene stays on the current track,” said Deb Hemmelgarn, Executive Director of the American Red Cross of Mercer County. “Potential volunteers can take the following training courses that will enable them to deploy to the East Coast if additional resources are needed.”

Each of these three classes is required to be completed in order to become a member of the Red Cross’ Disaster Services Human Resources System, the cadre of trained disaster responders. Red Cross volunteers also go through an interview process, online orientation, and online background check to safeguard the clients we serve.

Disaster Services Overview Wednesday, September 7

6 – 10 p.m.

Shelter OperationsThursday, September 8

6 – 10 p.m.

Client CaseworkSaturday, September 10

9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

All classes will be taught at the Red Cross office located in the Galleria at 909 E. Wayne St., Suite 124, Celina.

To enroll in these

disaster courses, contact our office at 419-586-2201 or via e-mail at joann@m e r c e r c o u n t y r e d c r o s s .org. Advance registration is required.

In addition, Irene could affect blood collections along the East Coast at a time when the nation’s blood supply is already low. The Red Cross is urging those who are eligible to give blood. Donating blood now will help ensure blood is available in the aftermath of Irene should conditions prohibit people from traveling to blood collections. To schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit us online at www.redcrossblood.org.

How to Help: Besides becoming a trained disaster responder, there are three easy ways individuals can help the Red Cross relief efforts:

• Text the word “REDCROSS” to 90999 which will send a $10 donation to the National Disaster Relief Fund. The charge will appear on your next cell phone bill.

• Call 1-800-RED-CROSS or www.mercercountyredcross.org to make a secure, online donation.

• Visi t www.redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment to donate blood to offset any possible shortage along the East Coast.

About the American Red Cross:

The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nation’s blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization — not a government agency — and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information on the Red Cross relief efforts, visit redcross.org.

Red Cross Sets Up “Disaster College” September 7 – 10

The Mercer County Council on Aging asks people throughout the county to remember the upcoming Senior Citizen Garage Sale when they clean closets, attics, garages and basements.

Donated items are being accepted September 6 - 17 and should be taken to the Senior Citizen Center, 217 Riley Street, Celina, from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. on weekdays or 8 a.m. - 12 noon on Saturdays, September 10 and 17. Make arrangements by calling 419-586-1644.

Donations should not be left outside the building. Garage Sale committee workers ask that clothing

and bedding be packed separately from breakable items. Boxes, bags or sacks should be small enough for one person to handle. Many of the senior volunteers are in their 70s and 80s and can’t or shouldn’t lift large heavy boxes. It is better to use two smaller containers than one big one.

The sale is held for six consecutive days beginning Thursday, September 29. Weekday sale hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and evening hours on Thursday continue to 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Clothing not sold at the sale will be given to Salvation Army, Dayton.

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From the Archives of the Mercer County Chronicle

10 YEARS AGO (2001)Treasurer Donna Gilmore

announced that this years MD Softball Tournament had raised over $42,000, a new tournament record. The total raised is now over $565,171 in the 22 years since the local fundraiser and softball tournament began in 1980.

Ivan Knapp did a review of Robb Hemmelgarn’s new book “Red and White Friday Nights”, a 612 page history of St. Henry football from its inception to 2000. The book is perfect for someone who wants to check records, stats, coaches, players and cheerleaders.

25 YEARS AGO (1986)The Mercer County

Chronicle is sporting a new look after its blue-gray appearance was overhauled with a new coat of white paint. The building at the corner of Market and Walnut Streets in Coldwater, owned by Paul Hoyng, formerly housed the St. Lawrence, and then the St. James Hotels, and is the oldest former hotel in Coldwater.

The Coldwater Cavaliers 1986 home opening football game Friday evening against Miamisburg will be marking 50 years of football at the school. The 1936 football team had 30 players and was coached by Bill Oberholzer.

50 YEARS AGO (1961)Miss Susan Lowe,

nationally known food lecturer, representing the Farm and Section that appears in the Chronicle once a month, was in Coldwater last Friday making preparations for a cooking school to be held at the high school on September 28, 1961.

Heavy losses were reported from a fire that destroyed a 40x60 feet barn and 3,000 bales of hay early Sunday morning at the farm of Leo Noggler, four miles southeast of Fort Recovery on Erastus-Durbin Road. A passing motorist awakened the Noggler family about 2 a.m. and Fort Recovery, St. Henry and Burkettsville Fire Departments responded to the scene.

I am not sure most of you out there know about the legislature that State Sen. Tim Grendell, R-Chesterland is proposing. He said Thursday that he will introduce legislation requiring Ohioans seeking government aid, such as unemployment benefits and welfare, to first submit to drug tests. “This assistance from the state is for those who need these funds for food and shelter, not illegal drugs.” Those seeking state aid would have

to pay for the drug tests but would be reimbursed if they pass, the release said. Those who fail a second time would be banned from receiving aid for three years. Such a bill is already in effect in Florida and the ACLU is fighting it. Seems to me, one who needed the assistance wouldn’t have any trouble submitting to a drug test. After all, if you don’t use drugs there is no problem. File your applications and submit to the drug test, it’s just that simple.

Maybe this legislation will do the trick. There has to be some way that the state can control just who gets all that free money. There is

no question there are people out there that really do need the assistance, the problem is who has the control of who gets the benefits.

Of course, there can be problems as to who does the testing and how much it will cost the taxpayers. Perhaps Senator Grendell had better do some research before introducing such a bill. When you go to Government control there are always problems seen and unseen. And things always seem to multiply when the Government takes over.

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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.

As you can see, a 401(k) review and rollover can reward you in many ways — so do whatever it takes to maximize your 401(k)’s performance.

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On September 5, we observe Labor Day, which is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. Of course, if you’re like most people, work is essential to your life, both as a means of personal fulfillment and as a necessity for achieving your financial goals, such as a comfortable retirement. But if you’re going to attain those goals, you’ll want your investments to work as hard as you do.

For that to happen, you’ll need to take these steps:• Know your investment objectives. Whether you work in an office, a

manufacturing plant or any other venue, your goal is to produce a clearly identifiable result. And the same should be true for the way that you invest. In other words, you should know exactly why you own every single one of your investments — because only then will you have a clear, unified strategy for achieving your desired outcomes.

• Keep investing. As a diligent worker, you show up to work every day because you know that this type of consistency is necessary for success. A similar principle applies to your investing “career.” By investing steadily, year in and year out, you have a much better chance of reaching your objectives than if you were to take periodic breaks. Of course, when the financial markets are volatile, it can be tempting to take a “timeout,” but this stop-and-start approach can lead to missed opportunities. For example, if you jump out of the market when it’s down, you might miss out on the early stages of the next rally.

• Build a productive portfolio. Generally speaking, the most industrious workers are also the most productive ones. And just as productivity is an asset in the working world, it’s important in the investment world, too. Strive to own a mix of investments in a balanced portfolio, based on your risk tolerance, time horizon and long-term goals.

• Develop your investment skills. To truly be a good worker, you need a set of skills, such as initiative, the ability to make decisions and the willingness to work on a team. However, throughout the course of your career, you may also need to add new technical proficiencies so that you can stay on top of developments in your field and maintain your productivity. As an investor, you also need some “core competencies,” such as patience, discipline and the ability to prioritize goals. But you also need to stay current on financial products, the economy, the markets and changes in tax- and investment-related laws. To help expand your knowledge base and receive timely guidance, you may want to work with a financial professional.

Labor Day comes just once a year. But by keeping your investments working hard 365 days a year, you can keep making progress toward the lifestyle you’ve envisioned.

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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.

Edward and Marcene Buehler, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on September 1, with a Mass of Thanksgiving planned at a later date. A family dinner is planned at the Back Forty Restaurant in Decatur, Indiana

Edward Buehler and the former Marcene Kahlig were married September 1, 1951, at 8:30 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church.

The couple have two children, Karen (Robert) Schroer and Dale Buehler, all of Fort Recovery; two granddaughters; and five great-grandchildren.

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Baby Boy SchwietermanJeremy and Lindsay (Wellman) Schwieterman, St.

Henry, announce the birth of a son, Louis “Louie” James Schwieterman, at 5:35 a.m. on August 19, at Mercer Health, Coldwater. He weighed 9 pounds 1.5 ounces and was 21 inches long.

He was welcomed home by a brother, Harrison, age 1 1/2 years.

Maternal grandparents are Tim and Pam Wellman, Coldwater. Paternal grandparents are Jim and Trina Schwieterman, St. Henry. Maternal great-grandparents are Jim Homan, Coldwater, and Don and Bernice Wellman, Coldwater. Paternal great-grandparents are Ivo and Mary Ann Schwieterman, Burkettsville.

Coldwater Schools Lunch Menu September 2 - 8

Friday - Fish sandwich, corn, pineapple chunks, creamed rice; Alternate Sand. - chicken patty sandwich; 6A Stage - pasta bar; Packers’ Zone - cheese and crackers.

Monday - NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAYTuesday - Sausage pizza, coleslaw,

mandarin oranges, yum yum cake; Alternate Sand. - same; 7A Stage - grilled chicken sandwich; Packers’ Zone - peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

Wednesday - Smoky link sandwich, mashed potatoes, cinnamon apples, sauerkraut; Alternate Sand. - same; 7A Stage - cheesesticks; Packers’ Zone - cheese and crackers.

Thursday - Hamburger sandwich, curly fries, mixed fruit, oatmeal raisin cookie; Alternate Sand. - same; 7A Stage - shrimp; Packers’ Zone - peanut butter and jelly sandwich.

St. Henry Schools Lunch Menu September 2 - 8

Friday - Sloppy Joe / Ham, Peas, Mixed Fruit, Grab-N-Go S’mores, Milk, Pasta Bar-MS/HS

Monday - NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY

Tuesday - Chicken Nuggets / Deli Turkey, Peanut Butter Bread-MHS / Butter Bread-Ele, Corn, Pears, Milk, Salad Bar-MS/HS

Wednesday - Hamburger / Summer Sausage, Fries, Peaches, Frozen Yogurt, Milk, Salad Bar-MS/HS

Thursday - Submarine / Ham, Green Beans, Applesauce, Rice Krispie, Milk, Pizza Bar-MS/HS

On Monday, September 12, at 2 p.m., Choosing Life Pregnancy Center will have a representative from Evenflo speaking on car seat safety and all of the new regulations. This very informative meeting

is free and is open to the public. For more information and to register, call 419-733-4847. This meeting will be held at the Celina First Church of God at 850 Fairground Road, Celina.

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Lake Loramie State Park and the Division of Wildlife will be hosting the annual Catfish Derby on Saturday, September 3, from 9 a.m. till noon at the beach parking lot on State Route 362. The Division of Wildlife will be stocking an enclosed channel with roughly 800 channel

catfish so kids are assured a good chance of bagging some fish. The derby is free to the public and is open to children ages 17 and under. Parents are welcome to come help your little one bring in the big fish. Make sure that anyone 16 and older has a current fishing license.

If you don’t have fishing equipment, Lake Loramie and the Division of Wildlife will be there with poles and a limited supply of bait. Come join us for a morning of fishing fun.

For more information, call Lake Loramie State Park at 1-937-295-2011.

Lake Loramie State Park to hold Annual Catfish Derby

The September meeting of the Mercer County Chapter of the Ohio Genealogical Society will be Sunday, September 11, at 2 p.m. at the Richardson Bretz Building at 115 Fulton Street in Celina. The guest speaker will be Martin Stewart, author of the book, “Redemption, the 71st Ohio Volunteer Infantry in the Civil War.” The 71st was raised in Miami, Mercer and Auglaize Counties with nearly half of the regiment coming from Mercer

County. Mr. Stewart’s book fol-lows the Regiment’s formation in the fall of 1861, to Shiloh, garrison duty in middle Tennessee, the siege of Atlanta, battles at Franklin and Nashville and to Texas after the end of the war. Gideon LeBlond, Smith

H. Clark, George W. Andrews and James W. Carlin are some of the key men in the book, which contains over 90 maps and photos as well as dozens of first person accounts. The meeting is free and open to the public.

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In the late 1930s and early 1940s, my Grandfather Charles Jetter delivered gas-oline to area farmers. The name on the gas tank appears to be HI-SPEED.

At that time, the truck gas tanks did not have pumps. There was a spigot which was used to put the gaso-line into the five gallon cans. Grandfather Jetter had to carry those two cans to the storage tanks, and use a fun-nel to pour the gasoline into the tanks for the farmers to use.

My husband Alvin said that his Grandfather Bill Alig told how Charles Jetter deliv-ered gas to Bill Alig’s farm in Jay County. Do any of you readers recall when the gas truck came to your farm and delivered gas, before there were pumps on the gas trucks?

I checked with my broth-er Noel; he said the truck in this photograph is a 1935-36 Ford truck. He thought the picture was taken around 1942 or 1943.

I went to the internet and found the website http://auto.howstuffworks.com/1930-1939-ford-trucks6.htm and found photographs of the 1935-1936 Ford trucks as well as the following infor-mation.

“The year 1935 turned out to be a great year for Ford. Both Ford cars and Ford trucks featured engineering

improvements and new styl-ing, and customers respond-ed. A 1935 redesign for the Ford truck line brought a more curvaceous grille, skirted fenders and laid-back windshield, which left them closer in appearance to con-temporary Ford cars.

The 1934 Ford Trucks’ article stated that “Due to low demand, 1934 was the last year not only for the four-cylinder engine, but also for open-cab Ford trucks. Since both of those represented the least-expensive alternatives, it was a subtle signal that the economy was finally begin-ning to improve.”

The photographs on this website showed the outside appearance of these Ford trucks. I am always sur-

prised when I find informa-tion on the internet, which I am seeking about local his-tory for Mercer County.

I remember my Grandfather Jetter when he lived with our fam-ily at Fort Recovery. In his retirement years in the 1950s, he was employed as Maintenance Man for the Fort Site State Park, and for the Fort Recovery Library and Museum Building. Grandfather Jetter would also open the Souvenir Stand on Sunday afternoons. At Christmas time, he would purchase gifts from that Souvenir Stand, and give them to me. I still have the old Indian doll and the ink well with the name of Fort Recovery stamped on it. This Souvenir Stand stood directly across the street from the Fort Entrance. That Souvenir Stand building is no longer there; perhaps a Fort Recovery citizen remembers when it was dismantled?

[The Mercer County

Historical Society President Joyce Alig, may be contacted at 3054 Burk-St. Henry Road, Saint Henry, OH 45883, or histalig@bright.net or 419-678-2614.]

Charles Jetter delivered gasoline to area farmers in Fort Recovery area in 1930s and 1940s. Who owned the barn and farm where this photograph was taken?

What’s happening around the Fort….

Saturday, September 10,

The Red Hat Ladies along with the Historical Society will be hosting a Civil War Fashion Show and Tea. The Tea Party begins at 1 p.m. at the Ambassador Park. Immediately following will be the fashion show featur-ing dress of the civil war period.

Doris Cheeseman has

a special 85th birthday on September 2. She is residing at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana. If you would like to send her a card or go for a visit, her address is: 1350 West Main Street, Apartment 32, Berne, Indiana 46711. Doris has had a very active life. She has a degree educa-tion and has taught school and also helped out with her husband’s trucking business. She told of many times tak-ing off with a small load that perhaps got missed when loading or was too small for the big trucks to haul. She filled in for Mrs. Granger a short time at Washington Twp. School. Good wish-es go to Doris on her 85th birthday.

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Center’s winner for the past week was Charlie and Ermil Dunwoody. They are from Yorkshire.

THOUGHT FOR THE

WEEK: Do you know why Mr. Rogers of the famous kids show wore the long sleeve sweaters? He served in the Navy in war time and was awarded several Medals of Honor. He wore the long sleeves to cover up the navy tattoos that he got in his younger days.

UNTIL NEXT WEEK,

REMEMBER: Be happy, love one another, and remember that there is a miracle out there that can change your life.

Recommendations for Back to School Reading

Reviewed by: Skeet WoltersLibrary Assistant

I welcome the return of parents and students to the library each fall as school begins. Seeing youngsters visit the library is my favorite part of working there. Good reading and speaking skills are two of the most important items to forming success-ful students. If one can read and speak well the rest will come. I feel this is important in academics as well as the social aspect of school life.

I have several recommendations for excel-lent reading for Junior High and High School students. I include the popular trilogy of "The Hunger Games" by Suzanne Collins and the "Twilight" series by Stephenie Meyer. The ever-popular Harry Potter books are still a favorite with young people as well as adults. "The Invention of Hugo Cabret" by Brian Selznick will be enjoyed as a mystery and for the beautiful pencil drawings.

For grades 5 and 6, I include "A Single Shard" by Linda Park, "Crispin" by AVI, and "Blue Willow" by Doris Gates. Also, any of the "A Series of Unfortunate Events" books by Lemony Snicket.

From Snicket’s Lump of Coal I quote:“It is a miracle if you can find true

friends,And it is a miracle if you have enough

food to eat,And it is a miracle if you get to spend

your days andEvenings doing whatever it is you like

to do.”Picture books cover a large age group.

Many have sentences and paragraphs per page while others are just what they appear, picture books. These are intended for age’s

preschool through fourth grade. I recom-mend the Eric Carle books for nature sub-jects and easy reading. These would include "The Very Busy Spider", "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", and "The Very Quiet Cricket".

The JE book section is for grades 1-2 and offers many easy books that are popular with youngsters. The "Junie B. Jones" books by Barbara Park are very popular with the girls and Marjorie Weinman Sharmat’s "Nate the Great" series are good for boys.

The Juvenile Paper back books are geared for third grade and up and include many titles also found on the shelves of hardback books

Parents read to your children daily and make a game of it. Take turns reading a book page by page. Let the child read one page and you read the next. Take some time to check out the Coldwater Public Library this fall with your children. Librarians are always willing to help and answer any ques-tions. The Coldwater Library is a family library where all ages are welcome.

Happy reading! Skeet

The St. Henry K of C Hall is still in need of donations, large or small, for the graphic sign in front of the Santa house. The September start date is nearing and your contri-bution will be greatly appreciated. St. Henry Boy Scouts are collecting aluminum cans for their fundraiser. Drop off will be on the last Saturday of each month from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Mike Eyink's house. If you are unable to bring cans that day, please call Erik, Dillon, or Mike Eyink at 419-678-2450 for pickup. August 27 is the first day.

The RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) pro-gram will begin this fall. If you know someone who may be interested in joining the Catholic Church or just wants to learn more about the faith, this is the program for you. If you are interested in being a catechist or a sponsor, con-tact Randy or Diane Balster, 419-678-8322, or the Cluster office, 419-678-4118.

If you have news from the St. Henry area, please con-tact the Mercer County Chronicle at 419-678-2324 or mccnews@bright.net.

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TOO MUCH EMPHASIS?

Perhaps because I have spent thirty-plus years coach-ing one school sport or anoth-er, I have heard this comment several times: “I think schools place too much emphasis on sports.” I have chosen to reply in different ways. If I wanted to avoid a lengthy conversa-tion, I simply said, “You’re right.” If I had a little more time and respect for the reason-ing skills of the person I might have asked, “Could you give me some reasons you feel that way?” If I wanted to be a little cute, I might say something like, “Sports are okay, we just need to emphasize academics more.”

If we do not keep score, it really is not important. If there are no numbers there is no way to distinguish winners from los-ers or average efforts from poor and excellent ones. Numbers make a different in local sport-ing contests. Pride can be a motivating factor and it is a commodity not in short sup-ply when our schools compete on the courts, fields, or dia-monds. The big time thinkers in the education field realized several years ago this concept of using numbers to identify winners, losers, poor perform-ers, and good ones, might work in the classrooms as well as the gyms.

In late summer just before the start of the new school year, all the superintendents receive their scores on the district report cards. The exact rules are complicated and confus-ing. Minster had the highest score of 109.8 and the high-est rating of Excellence with Distinction. Fort Recovery had a score of 106.6 and Celina had 100, yet each also had the high-est ranking, Excellence with Distinction. St. Henry had a score of 109, but a lower rank-ing of excellence, with no dis-tinction endorsement. It looks like the Redskins should appeal that referee’s call.

Superintendents and admin-istrators very understandably sounded like coaches as they reviewed and analyzed their results to the media. One super-intendent whose students were “below” on “value added,” said he had not yet seen the data on that issue, similar to the football

coach who needed to review the tape to see what happened. St. Mary’s school dropped from the previous year’s “excellence” to their current “effective” rating principally because of an eighth grade science score. “We are going to take a hard look at it and see what we can do. That one hurt.” Again, this could be a football coach describing a key turnover during the game. The winning administrators, like coaches, were quick to thank the students, parents, and the entire community. They also, like all good coaches, reminded everyone that another year meant new scores and new challenges.

The state’s numbers on the schools’ grade card has no doubt recognized good schools and motivated most. The state’s card, however, is just a narrow, shallow view of what should be happening in our schools. The highest level exam in the report, is actually administered halfway through the student’s sophomore year. For most students, the report, to my knowledge, does not mea-sure anything that happens aca-demically during the last two and a half years of the student’s high school career.

If we are to remain the eco-nomic and cultural leader in the world, I would suggest our schools need to produce indi-viduals who are not just depos-itories of facts, but creative problem solvers. We need students who are critical and creative thinkers. Most impor-tantly, we need to nurture pas-sionate learners and voracious readers. We need to encour-age students who want to stay after school for two hours, be it for supervised athletics or aca-demic enrichment programs. These attributes are difficult to measure with any state report card, but that does not make them less important. I favor the coach who says something similar to, “We are going to just work on the fundamentals and let the wins take care of themselves.” I would prefer our local educational leaders would say, “We are going to do all we can to nurture the best in all our students at all grade levels at all times, and just let those state tests and scores take care of themselves.”

Parkway dropped a 161-164 Midwest Athletic Conference match at Delphos Country Club last week.

Brian Schatzer led the black and gold with a 37 with Jordan Bollenbacher adding a 40. Jordan Stephenson and Tommy McDonough added a 43 and 44, respectively.

In a tri-match at Deerfield Golf Course, Van Wert post-ed a 157 to defeat Parkway’s 167 and Coldwater’s 179.

Bollenbacher and Schatzer led the Panthers with a 35 and 37 while McDonough at 46 and Kameron Roehm with a 49. Alex Bruggeman carded a 43 for the orange and black and Travis Goettemoeller chipped in a 44.

Minster picked up a 166-180 win over Fort Recovery at The Elks behind a 41 each from Matt Wuebker and John Burke. Gage Retz paced the Indians with a 43 with Jared Kahlig and Hayden Pottkotter each posting a 45.

Celina opened Western Buckeye League action with a 175-179 win over Ottawa Glandorf at The Fox’s Den.

Brandon Casto paced the Bulldogs with a 41 while Alex Ray added a 44. Ryan Miller and Kaleb Kuhn both chipped in a 45 for the green

and white.St. Henry recorded

a 174-181 victory over Marion Local in Midwest Athletic Conference action as Nathan Clune carded a 39. Brian Kremer and Justin Mescher posted a 44 and 45 for the Redskins with Seth Watercutter and Alex Evers each shooting a 46.

Danny Liette led the Flyers at 42 followed by Reggie Wendel (45), Cameron Schemmel (46) and Dylan Platfoot (48).

Also in MAC action, Coldwater came up short to New Bremen by a 169-172 margin. Jordan Diller led the orange and black with a 38 while Alex Bruggeman and Ben Koesters chipped in a 42 and 43, respectively.

Celina dropped a 151-171 decision to Defiance in a Western Buckeye League dual match at Fox’s Den Golf Course.

Alex Ray carded a 41 to lead the lady Bulldogs with Ryan Miller and Stephen Fleck added a 43. Kaleb Kuhn chipped in a 44 for the green and white.

Danny Liette shot a 43 to lead Marion Local past Fort Loramie 191-212 in action at The Elks Golf Course.

Girl’s Golf Roundup

Sports UpdateBoy’s Golf Roundup

Coldwater recorded a 196-201 win over St. Henry in Midwest Athletic Conference girls golf action at Mercer County Elks Golf Course.

Kelsey Koesters led the lady Cavaliers with a 40 as Coldwater moves to 6-1 overall on the sea-son. Alison Griesdorn chipped in a 50 for the orange and black with Michelle Bohman and Emily Wellman carding a 53 each.

Morgan Breitigam and Kelly Siefring paced the lady Redskins with a 49 each with Megan Brockman chipping in a 51 and Emily Albers carding a 52. St. Henry falls to 4-2 overall.

St. Henry recorded a 210-216 win over Marion Local in Midwest Athletic Conference

action at The Elks.Morgan Breitigam led the

lady Redskins with a 50 fol-lowed by Emily Albers (51) and Haley Hogenkamp (53).

Kristen Subler claimed med-alist honors for Marion Local with a 49 while Elizabeth Rutschilling chipped in a 55 and Mindy Puthoff carded a 56.

Coldwater recorded a 195-230 win over New Bremen behind a 36 from Kelsey Koesters.

Alison Griesdorn added a 49 while Michelle Bohman and Morgan Homan carded a 55 each for the lady Cavaliers.

St. Henry took second in a tri-match with Lima Shawnee and Covington in action at The Elks.

Taylor Koesters paced the

Redskins with a 49 followed by Emily Albers (51), Morgan Breitigam (52) and Kelly Siefring (55).

Marion Local fell to Fort Loramie 190-204 in a non-league girls golf match at Arrowhead. Kristen Subler led the lady Flyers with a 46 while Elizabeth Rutschilling chipped in a 50.

In a Midwest Athletic Conference match, the lady Flyers of Marion Local record-ed a 231-265 victory over Parkway.

The Panthers’ Jennifer Schatzer took medalist hon-ors with a 50 while Amy Roth added a 60. Brenna Brazle and Cierra Coffman chipped in a 70 and 76, respectively.

VOLLEYBALLThe Coldwater Spikeoff

Volleyball Invitational opened the 2011 season on Saturday with both local teams finishing in the top four squads.

The host lady Cavaliers dropped their opening match to Ottawa Glandorf (25-20, 25-17) before defeating New Knoxville 25-20, 24-26 and 28-26 in round two. Coldwater then defeated St. Marys 25-17, 25-17 to finish fourth on the day.

Meanwhile, St. Henry picked up a first round win over St. Marys 25-13 and 25-9. The lady Redskins then followed that up with a 25-13, 25-23 vic-tory over Fort Loramie to move into the championship match.

However, the red and white came up short to Miami East in the title matchup by scores of 25-23, 21-25 and 25-23.

TENNISCelina captured the Lima

Invitational on Saturday as the lady Bulldogs posted 51 points compared to second place St. Marys’ 30.

The Bulldogs’ Samantha Manci won the ‘A’ Singles title with a 6-0, 6-0 win over Wapakoneta’s Mackenzie Klock. In ‘B’ Singles, Celina’s Emily Zender fell in the semi-finals to St. Marys’ Alexandra Spencer by scores of 6-2, 6-0.

Miranda Werling won ‘C’ Singles with a 6-2, 6-0 vic-tory over St. Marys’ Katie Peterson.

In doubles action, Audra Manci and Brianna Beougher combined for a 6-2, 6-2 win over Van Wert’s Lindsay Smith and Katie Etter. The other doubles championship went to the lady Bulldogs’ Allison Laux and Katie Kerr, who posted a 7-6, 6-3 victory over the Cougars’ Katie Kline and Paige Dunlap.

Celina recorded a 5-0 vic-tory over Ottawa Glandorf in Western Buckeye League action.

Samantha Manci, Emily Zender and Miranda Werling all picked up singles victories for the lady Bulldogs. Audra Manci and Brianna Beougher claimed a doubles win as did the duo of Alison Laux and Katie Kerr.

Lexington posted a 4-1

win over Celina in the Ohio High School Tennis Coaches Association tournament.

BOYS GOLFColdwater finished 13th in

the Allen East Invitational at Springbook Golf Course on Saturday.

Jordan Diller led the Cavaliers with an 84 followed by Travis Goettemoeller (93), Alex Bruggeman (94), Ben Severt (97) and Alex Bowler (99).

GIRLS SOCCERColdwater fell to Elida 1-0

in action at the Elida Athletic Complex. The Bulldogs out-shot the Cavaliers 14-2 in the contest with Shannon Boroff scoring the game’s only goal.

Jenna Black had 13 saves for the lady Cavaliers.

The lady Cavaliers blanked Indian Lake 3-0 on Saturday in Indian Lake.

Chelsea Raymond, Carly Schlater and Ashley Giere all scored for the orange and black with Krista Wellman making two saves.

BOYS SOCCERFindlay blanked Celina 5-0

in action at Graham Soccer Stadium in Findlay last week.

Brandon Jenkins and Ryan Hoyng combined for six saves for the Bulldogs, who were outshot 29-2 by the Trojans.

Cavalier Athletics updatesBoys Golf picked up a MAC

league win over New Knoxville by a score of 189-195. Alex Bruggeman led the way with a 44 while Mitch Diller chipped in with a 46.

Girls Golf picked up the non-league win over Ft. Loramie last night. Kelsey Koesters was once again the medalist with a 44 but had help from Morgan Homan and Michelle Bohman who each fired a 49.

Soccer took on WBL pow-erhouse Celina at Village Hall Field. JV’s came out on the short end of the score by a 7-1 count. Varsity played to a 0-0 draw at half, but gave up a flurry of final minutes goals to drop a 5-0 decision. Both teams played very well though for just our 3rd year of soccer against a great opponent.

In JH Football at New Bremen, the Cavaliers came home with a couple of hard fought victories. The 7th foot-ball team won by a 12-0 count while the 8th Cavalier Football team drove home with a 14-8 victory.

Coldwater’s boys and girls cross country teams along with the Celina girls cross coun-try team all captured champi-onships at the Celina Rotary Cross Country Invitational on Saturday.

Celina won the varsity girls green division with 39 points to slip past Jay County’s 48.

The Bulldogs’ Hannah Fleck took first place individually with a time of 19:55 with teammates Andrea Bell (21:14) and Jenna Coon (21:21) finishing third and fourth, respectively.

In the boys white division race, Coldwater’s Mike Seas was the first to cross the finish line with a time of 16:42 while St. Henry’s Aaren Hemmelgarn took second in 17:10. Parkway’s Cameron Strunk finished third in 17:21.

Other Redskins in the top ten included Kevin Knapke (fourth, 17:21) and Spencer Schulze (eighth, 17:45) while the trio of Zach Muhlenkamp (fifth, 17:27), Riley Kuess (sixth, 17:30) and Jon Wenning (ninth, 17:47) all claimed top ten finishes for Coldwater.

The Cavaliers took the team title with 34 points, nipping

second place St. Henry’s 37. Parkway was third at 126 and Fort Recovery finished sixth with 163. Marion Local placed ninth with 214 points.

Derek Sutter led Fort Recovery by taking 17th in 18:34 with the Flyers’ Keith Bohman placing 29th in 19:43.

Coldwater freshman Sarah Kanney set a new meet record of 19:08 in winning the girls white division title. The Cavaliers’ Jill Kanney and Christina Seas helped the Cavaliers sweep the top three places with times of 19:44 and 20:17.

Coldwater’s Lauren Seas was ninth in 21:50 and Parkway’s Allison Gaerke finished seventh in 21:43.

Elle Sutter led the lady Indians of Fort Recovery by finishing 11th in 22:11 while St. Henry’s Megan Lefeld was 15th in 22:34. Marion Local’s Olivia Hemmelgarn was 30th in 23:37.

The Cavaliers won the team title with 26 points with Fort Recovery (third, 85), St. Henry (fourth, 115), Parkway (sixth, 161) and Marion Local (seventh, 180) completing the list of local schools.

Celina’s Cole Mertz won the

varsity boys green division race with a time of 17:10 while team-mate Derek Pease took fourth in 17:35. As a team, the Bulldogs finished third with 86 points on the day.

In the junior high girls race, Fort Recovery’s Caitlyn Huelskamp took first place with a time of 13:17 followed by St. Henry’s Lindsey Schulze with a time of 13:54. Coldwater’s Megan Frilling was sixth in 14:18 while the Indians’ Angela Heitkamp was seventh in 14:21. Celina’s Breah Anderson (eighth, 14:27) and Marion Local’s Vivian Garmann (ninth, 14:29) also picked up top ten finishes.

Fort Recovery was second as a team with 91 points while Celina took third with 109. Coldwater (125) finished fourth and St. Henry (155) placed eighth.

Celina’s Drew Donovan captured the junior high boys race with a time of 11:45 while Coldwater’s Dan Seas was third in 11:58. The Cavaliers’ Paul Lamm finished fifth in 12:03 and Parkway’s Caleb Rollins was 11th in 13:02.

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A strong season-opening week for the Western Buckeye League leads the conference squads into league play in week two while Midwest Athletic Conference teams get their second round of non-conference foes this week.

In the Western Buckeye League, the ten conference schools posted an impressive 8-2 record in the first week of the season with only Celina and Van Wert dropping close games.

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ries in week one will take place on Friday. Elida visits Wapakoneta in a battle of 1-0 teams while Lima Bath travels to Defiance in a matchup of 1-0 squads as well. The third game featuring teams with a victory under their belt has St. Marys traveling to Kenton.

Also in WBL action, Celina hosts Ottawa Glandorf in a conference opener while Van Wert makes the trek to Lima Shawnee.

MAC teams have their sec-ond week of non-conference foes on the schedule after the

ten conference teams split in the opening week.

Anna has the longest trip of the week as the Rockets make the long trip to Fairview, a 34-20 loser to Wauseon in week one. Two match-ups will take place between Midwest Athletic and Green Meadows Conference squads in week two as well, with all three games taking place in Defiance County.

Coldwater travels to Hicksville in a battle of 0-1 squads as the Aces are com-ing off of a 43-37 overtime

loss to Archbold. At Tinora, the Rams are sure to be ready after falling to Liberty Center 13-0 with Parkway visiting in week two.

Delphos St. John’s has its home opener this week as the Blue Jays welcome in Detroit Catholic Central while Marion Local hosts Mount Carmel (Ontario). Other games involv-ing MAC teams include Fort Recovery at Waynesfield Goshen, Minster at Sidney Lehman, New Bremen at Fort Loramie, St. Henry at Eaton and Versailles at St. Paris Graham.

WBL opens league play, MAC squads prep for non-league foes

back in a little bit and I went over there, so I guess that would be the first date.”

After Ohio State, when a knee injury ended Luke’s pro football career in what would have been his rookie year, he turned to coaching.

Unlike many coaches and their wives, they have found permanence close to home in a transient profession where coaches continually change jobs, trying to better themselves.

Luke Fickell was a graduate assistant at Ohio State for one year, an assistant coach at Akron for two years, then came back to Ohio State as an assistant coach in 2002.

His dream job was to become Ohio State’s head coach someday. The conventional wisdom was that to do that, he would have to put some non-Ohio State lines on his resume.

But they stayed in Columbus and he rose to the assistant defensive coordinator’s job before becoming head coach after Jim Tressel’s stunning departure.

One of the reasons there have been so few moves is that family is important for both Fickells. Two of Amy’s sisters, Jennifer MacDonald and Jill Hoying, and one of her brothers, Tom Goecke, live in suburban Columbus. Her parents and her other six siblings – Tori Nourse, Jeff Goecke, Mark Goecke, Steve Goecke, John Goecke and Matt Goecke, are in Spencerville.

Luke’s parents are still in Columbus, where he grew up, and the Fickell children have nine cousins in Columbus.

Family also plays a big part on game day.

Unlike the last two OSU coaches’ wives, Ellen Tressel and Helen Cooper, who watched home games from a private box next to the press box, Amy Fickell likes to sit out in the stadium. She will stay in the seats she has had for several years in the front row on the west side of Ohio Stadium, just behind the OSU bench.

All four of the kids will be there with her. “I usually bring all four unless it’s going to be super, super hot,” she said.

“Luke likes us down there, so he can see us. The kids love it. That (being in the front row) is probably the only way I can take all four kids. They’re gated in so they can’t escape. But I wouldn’t put it past them, they may be able to escape. So you may see a Fickell running across the field this year and it won’t be my husband.”

“It’s fun, but it’s hectic with the kids. But I always have family with me, someone traveling from Spencerville. It’s fun to get together with everybody and share,” she said.

The Fickells have pre-game and post-game traditions, and the post-game routine is one of the biggest reasons to stay in the front row.

“The kids and I usually drive him down to the Blackwell

(the Friday night team hotel) in the morning. That’s kind of our quiet tradition,” Amy Fickell said. “I try to make him laugh but I know he’s not really listening. It’s fun, you try to make it fun for the kids. But I’m not going to lie, it’s a stressful day.”

“It’s definitely different watching a game when your livelihood depends on it. Not that it’s all about that, but you’re not there to go tailgate after the game.”

Once the game ends, Amy and the children go onto the field and join Luke to sing “Carmen Ohio” with the team near the south end zone seats. She calls that “probably my favorite part of game day.”

Ohio State football players sometimes talk about pulling a baseball cap down low or putting on a hoodie to try to become a little less recognizable when they go out in Columbus.

But so far there hasn’t been any need to change established routines, Amy Fickell said.

“We’ve been here so long, we have set places we go. When people see you all the time, it’s not that exciting. We’re not all that exciting. Plus, all this just happened. After the football season starts, maybe it will be different, but who knows. But we really haven’t changed anything,” she said.

Her “go-to” people if

questions do arise are her sisters and sisters-in-law. She also has talked with Ellen Tressel and Barb Matta, wife of OSU men’s basketball coach Thad Matta.

“Barb Matta is one I’ve chatted with off and on. She’s good

because she has young kids. She’s kind of someone who has been put in the same kind of situation,” she said.

On March 30, it was announced Luke Fickell would be Ohio State’s interim head coach while Jim Tressel served a five-game suspension for his NCAA violations.

Since Tressel’s punishment applied only to game days, he could continue to run the program and coach all week during practices.

That meant there would not be any great change to the Fickells’ lives. So, Luke decided to coach their oldest son’s summer baseball team and they scheduled a family vacation to the Outer Banks in North Carolina in early July.

Then came Tressel’s resignation and Luke Fickell’s hiring as coach for the entire 2011 season. It came with little advance notice.

There were no hints, other than Luke being told to be at a meeting at 8 a.m. Monday on campus on Memorial Day.

“I found out probably when everybody else did,” Amy Fickell said. “I found out Monday morning. No warning.”

“When I met Luke, he was pre-med here at Ohio State and he was going to be an

optometrist. I said to him that afternoon, ‘Couldn’t you have just been an optometrist? Life would be so much simpler right now.’ “And he looked at me and said, ‘Yeah, but it wouldn’t be nearly as much fun, would it?’ ”

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Good Luck FRHS Sports Teams!

Whether you run, tackle, spike, serve, chip, putt, throw, set, block, shoot, or coach, your friends at Pak-A-Sak wish you all the best as you represent your school, teammates, and our community. Win or lose, we’re proud of your hard work and commitment to excellence.

Good Luck Flyers!The St. Henry Bank

Serving the Mercer County Area Since 1905We Care About Our Customers

Maria Stein ....... 419-925-4457Lima ................. 419-224-7019Findlay .............. 419-421-6771

Brookside CompaniesBrookside Trucking, Inc.

Clair H. Corporation

"The Stone Slinger"B&S Hauling Co., Inc.

Brookside Wood Products

Brookside Companies

OSGOOD FORT LORAMIE CHICKASAW LAKEVIEW

419-582-2681 937-295-2900 419-925-4514 937-843-4100

INSURANCEAGENCY,

INC.315 W. Spring St.St. Marys, Ohio

419-394-4141

104 N. Main St.,Celina, Ohio

419-586-2329

7990 St. Rt. 119,Maria Stein, Ohio419-925-4511 CHICKASAW, OHIO

AUTOMOTIVE PARTS & SERVICE

CHICKASAW, OHIOService 419-925-4711Parts 419-925-4392

2411 Cassella-Montezuma Road • Maria Stein, Ohio419-925-7222 • Fax: 419-925-6222

VillageSPORT SHOP

& Spoltman Hardware, Inc.Silkscreen • Embroidery • Lettering • Boy Scout Supplies

“Sherwin Williams” Paint & “Blonder” WallpaperState Route 274, Chickasaw, Ohio • 419-925-4722

CHICKASAW, OHIOFor All Of Your Insurance Needs

419-925-4567Contact Stan or Travis Homan

HOMAN’S

7837 State Route 274Chickasaw, Ohio

419-925-4444

Good Luck To All Area Teams!From The Staff At...

8271 U.S. 127 North, Celina, Ohio

419-586-1717

THE MERCER COUNTY

CHRONICLENews From Your Hometown Area!

Use this MercerCounty Chronicle adas a filler on any page

you need it!Refer to last year’sSports Tab for ex-

ample.

257 E. Fourth Street, Minster419-628-3537

200 S. Main Street, Fort Loramie937-420-3537

100 Don Desch Drive, Coldwater, Ohio 45828 419-678-2311

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COLDWATER CAVALIERS

CELINA BULLDOGS

PARKWAY PANTHERS

ST. HENRYREDSKINS

FORT RECOVERYINDIANS

MARION LOCAL FLYERS

KENNYWENNING

Senior

Varsity Football

KRISTEN SUBLER

Senior

Girls Golf

KELSEY KOESTERS

Sophomore

Girls Golf

ZACH HEMBREE

Junior

Varsity Football

RILEY BRANSTETER

Senior

Varsity Football

AARENHEMMELGARN

Junior

Boys Cross Country

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On September 2, Mercer County Auditor Randall E. “Randy” Grapner will be visiting Celina’s post office with over 15,000 letters in-hand. The letters will show Mercer County homeown-ers the new estimated mar-ket values for their homes. Mercer County is one of 30 Ohio counties that received an order from Ohio’s Tax Commissioner to perform a six-year reappraisal of prop-erty values.

The reappraisal’s estimat-ed market values reflect each property’s estimated sale value on January 1, 2011.

“We know lots of people will have questions about these new property values,” Grapner stated. “We’ve brought in staff from the Ohio firm that performed our property revaluation to help answer questions and explain the valuation pro-cess. From September 19 through September 23, they will be in the courthouse from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. to discuss how the property values were developed. They can also review the informa-tion about the property to ensure it is accurate.”

Grapner, who is an Ohio Certified Residential Appraiser, said, “To help ensure our property records were up-to-date, during the revaluation, we U.S. mailed a letter to each homeowner asking for information about

their home’s interior. They were also encouraged to add information that they felt might affect their property’s market value. Our response rate was close to 75%!”

In addition to making on-site visits during the revaluation, Grapner and the county’s mass appraisal firm evaluated and analyzed the arm’s length property sales throughout the County that occurred during 2008, 2009 and 2010. Those sales were then used in develop-ing new, location-specific, property values for each neighborhood.

According to Grapner, “As a professional apprais-er, I fully understand the realities of our county’s real estate market. I also know that, generally, although our real estate time-on-market has increased, on average, housing values in our county have not fallen as drastically as the media wants us to believe.”

During the week-long hearing period, the Auditor and his staff can quickly and easily make corrections to factual information about a property. For instance, if you’ve removed a building, or a portion of one, it can be verified and corrected. Or, for example, if you’ve changed a portion of your home from an enclosed porch to living space, that can also be verified, then

changed on your property’s record.

According to Grapner, “If you wait until after receiv-ing your new tax bill to visit the office, the whole process becomes much more com-plicated, time-consuming, and expensive.”

“Even though you can verify your property infor-mation at any time, mak-ing corrections after tax bills have been mailed involves filing a formal Complaint Against the Valuation of Real Property with the County’s Board of Revision (BOR) and possibly attend-ing a formal hearing with the Board. So, spending a few minutes now may save a lot of time later.” By law, all real property in every Ohio County is revalued (or reas-sessed) every six years.

The State-ordered revalu-ation program helps keep real estate values current with local market values. It equalizes estimated market values among properties that have similar features.

If you have questions about your property’s new market value, contact the Mercer County Auditor’s Office at 419-586-6402 or visit them Monday through Friday, September 19 through September 23, from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., in the Auditorium of the Mercer County Courthouse in Celina.

WATCH YOUR MAILBOX FOR NEW PROPERTY VALUES!

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Opry and released “The Girl Most Likely,” which reached number six on the country charts. During the early ‘70s, she had a string of minor hits and five other Top Ten singles, including “Country Girl,” “Oh, Singer,” and “Good Enough to Be Your Wife.” Around 1974, Riley became a born-again Christian and formed a new band, Red River Symphony, which had a minor hit in 1976, “The Best I’ve Ever Had.” Following its release, Riley founded and began recording on the God’s Country label. In 1981, she recorded the gospel album From Harper Valley to Mountain Top, which was the title of her autobiography written just one year earlier, telling of her transition from stardom in pop music to gospel music. Throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s, she continued to be a popular contemporary Christian recording and performing artist. A former native of Celina, Jessica King started singing with her parents’ gospel band (her parents are Jess and Mary Joyce King) at the young age of 4 years old. She performed here regionally in the Midwest and later traveled and performed in Canada. Around the age of 15, she branched out into the local club and recording scene, playing bass and keyboards, with her brother’s band and later with her own band. While in Ohio, Jessica developed proficient abilities on keyboards, bass, acoustic guitar, lead and harmony vocals, which to this day are her main instruments. She even learned a little 5 string banjo at that time. Jessica moved to Nashville at age 18, and since then, has been busy with touring, playing clubs, and recording sessions. She played keyboards with the Music Valley Jubilee Show at the Texas

Troubadour Theatre from 2002-2004. Jessica has toured France, Switzerland, Korea and Germany for many artists such as: Michael Peterson, Anita Cochran, Megan Mullins, and Jeremy McComb, Amy Acklyn, and Nashville’s all-girl band Broadband. She has also shared the stage with: Billy Dean, Craig Morgan, John Michael Montgomery, Eddie Montgomery, Troy Gentry, and Confederate Railroad’s Danny Shirley on special events. Jessica is currently very busy downtown on Nashville’s famous Lower Broadway playing clubs and shows. Amy Acklyn is living the dream of singing and playing country music. This vision began when she was a little girl growing up in rural Elkhorn, Wisconsin, yearning to perform. She was an eight year old self-taught drummer who later picked up the guitar. When Acklyn was 19 years old, she followed her heart’s desire by packing up her belongings and moving to Nashville, Tennessee. Word traveled about her ability to play rhythm guitar, drums, and sing, leading her to perform consistently for different artists up and down the entire honky tonks located on Lower Broadway in Nashville since 2009. Nothing is done half-heartedly by Amy Acklyn. She has recorded her first EP with Mark Moseley, a performer who has worked and produced with great artists such as Vince Gill, Lorrie Morgan, Tonya Tucker, and George Jones. Impressively, she cut 12 tracks with some of Nashville’s best studio musicians and back up vocalists. Craig Smith is originally from the Orkney Islands of Northern Scotland and came to the United States to further his education and study guitar at

South Plains College in Levelland, Texas. His love of country music inspired his move to Nashville in 2009, bringing with him his wife and son. He is a lead guitar player and a singer/songwriter with a long list of performers he has played with since leaving college: Doug Moreland, Roger Creager, Sunny Sweeney, Fisher Stevenson, Trent Willmon, Jim Lauderdale, Chris Cagle, Lee Brice, Tommy Tutone, Erik Hokkenen, Anthony Eby, Peter Dawson, Bubba Cox, and Randy Weeks. Presently, he keeps very busy with the Clay Walker Band playing rhythm guitar. When he is not playing gigs with the band, he plays electric guitar at Rippy’s Restaurant and Tootsies Orchid Lounge. Emily Peck is a gifted musician coming from a small town with big dreams of living the life of a country music singer! For Peck, music is a passion, not a profession. Being on stage up in front of everyone and performing is a great fit for Peck and obvious to audience members listening to her. Her distinctive style landed her a much coveted spot in the Colgate Country Showdown competition for two years running. The past year has taken her to numerous gigs, including the Norwich Pumpkin Festival, the Rochester Lilac Festival, and the Williamson Firefly Concert Series. She was also among the opening acts for Mark Farner, front man for the 1970s chart topping rock sensation, Grand Funk Railroad at the Party in the Pines, in Redfield, New York. In addition, Emily has recently completed recording a three song demo CD which was composed with Daniel Gil-Marca. Emily aims to write songs, perform, and tour on the road for as long as people desire to hear her!

MERCER COUNTY

FAIR

WRAP-UP

Supplement to The Mercer County

Chronicle

Additional Copies of this Keepsake Edition are available at our office in Downtown Coldwater

It’s A Wrap!2011

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Co.

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COLDWATERMain Office 419-678-2385

North Street Office 419-678-8701CELINA

Logan Street Office 419-586-6555Wayne Street Office 419-586-9910

BURKETTSVILLEEast Main Street 419-375-4793

ROCKFORDNorth Main Street 419-363-9779

ST. MARYSKishler Drive 419-394-0777

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The St. Henry BankWe Care About Our Customers

231 E. Main Street

800-482-3001

CongratulationsTo All

Fair Participants!

Cassella 419-925-0335 Maria Stein

“Big Company Capabilities Small Company Passion”

JOHN E.

BRUNSMERCER COUNTY COMMISSIONER

PAID FOR BY BRUNS FOR COMMISSIONER, JENNY BRUNS, TREASURER, 3891 TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD, FORT RECOVERY, OHIO 45846

with your family and firends August 13-19!

w fair

�ank you for all you do for the community

Paid for by John E. Bruns, 7808 SR219, Maria Stein, Ohio

Congratulationsto all Fair Winners!

Good Luck Flyers!The St. Henry Bank

Serving the Mercer County Area Since 1905We Care About Our Customers

Maria Stein ....... 419-925-4457Lima ................. 419-224-7019Findlay .............. 419-421-6771

Brookside CompaniesBrookside Trucking, Inc.

Clair H. Corporation

"The Stone Slinger"B&S Hauling Co., Inc.

Brookside Wood Products

Brookside Companies

OSGOOD FORT LORAMIE CHICKASAW LAKEVIEW

419-582-2681 937-295-2900 419-925-4514 937-843-4100

INSURANCEAGENCY,

INC.315 W. Spring St.St. Marys, Ohio

419-394-4141

104 N. Main St.,Celina, Ohio

419-586-2329

7990 St. Rt. 119,Maria Stein, Ohio

419-925-4511 CHICKASAW, OHIO

AUTOMOTIVE PARTS & SERVICE

CHICKASAW, OHIOService 419-925-4711Parts 419-925-4392

2411 Cassella-Montezuma Road • Maria Stein, Ohio419-925-7222 • Fax: 419-925-6222

VillageSPORT SHOP

& Spoltman Hardware, Inc.Silkscreen • Embroidery • Lettering • Boy Scout Supplies

“Sherwin Williams” Paint & “Blonder” WallpaperState Route 274, Chickasaw, Ohio • 419-925-4722

CHICKASAW, OHIOFor All Of Your Insurance Needs

419-925-4567Contact Stan or Travis Homan

HOMAN’S

7837 State Route 274Chickasaw, Ohio

419-925-4444

Good Luck To All Area Teams!From The Staff At...

8271 U.S. 127 North, Celina, Ohio

419-586-1717

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257 E. Fourth Street, Minster419-628-3537

200 S. Main Street, Fort Loramie937-420-3537

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Heating Oil, Motor Oil, Lubricants

South & Clay Streets, Rockford, Ohio

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FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS!

Best Of Luck To All Of The Area Teams!

Judy McCulloughROCKFORD, OHIO • 419-363-2977

GRIER’S POWERDIGGING

& PORTA TOILET RENTAL

~ Nikki Fox ~

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PHOTOGRAPHY

WEDDINGS • ANNIVERSARIES • ENGAGEMENT PICTURES

SENIOR PICTURES • FAMILIES • CHILDREN

SPORTS ACTION SHOTS • CUSTOM PLAQUES

TEAM PICTURES & MEMORY MATE PACKAGES

DIGITAL PHOTO TOUCHUPS • CUSTOM DIGITAL PROJECTS

GOODLUCK

TEAMS!

BESTLUCK!

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GO! FIGHT! WIN!

BEST OF LUCK TO ALL AREA SCHOOLS THIS SEASON...

Support These Businesses ThatBrought You This Spring Sports Preview!

HAVE A GREAT SEASON!

Use the stuff below for Filler Stuff For Anywhere youneed it (ONLY IF YOU NEED IT); or create some-

thing similar: Refer to the Sports Tab from lastyear for examples!!!

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COLDWATER GRAIN, CO., INC.

COLDWATER GRAIN, NORTH201 N. 2ND ST., COLDWATER, OHIO • 419-678-3520

9421 STATE ROUTE 118, ROCKFORD, OHIO • 419-363-2700

We Are Happy To Be Of Service To The Farmers!

~ DEALER IN PURINA ~

We Support Mercer County

Agriculture!

- - - QUALITY BP PRODUCTS - - -Gasoline, Diesel Fuel, Biodiesel

Heating Oil, Motor Oil, Lubricants

South & Clay Streets, Rockford, Ohio

419-363-2342

BelnaPetroleum,Inc. LAKE SHORE REALTY • 419-586-6427

FOR ALL YOUR REAL ESTATE NEEDS!

Best Of Luck To All Of The Area Teams!

Judy McCulloughROCKFORD, OHIO • 419-363-2977

GRIER’S POWERDIGGING

& PORTA TOILET RENTAL

~ Nikki Fox ~

✦✦✦ FOX ✦✦✦

PHOTOGRAPHY

WEDDINGS • ANNIVERSARIES • ENGAGEMENT PICTURES

SENIOR PICTURES • FAMILIES • CHILDREN

SPORTS ACTION SHOTS • CUSTOM PLAQUES

TEAM PICTURES & MEMORY MATE PACKAGES

DIGITAL PHOTO TOUCHUPS • CUSTOM DIGITAL PROJECTS

GOODLUCK

TEAMS!

BESTLUCK!

ofof

GO! FIGHT! WIN!

BEST OF LUCK TO ALL AREA SCHOOLS THIS SEASON...

Support These Businesses ThatBrought You This Spring Sports Preview!

HAVE A GREAT SEASON!

Use the stuff below for Filler Stuff For Anywhere youneed it (ONLY IF YOU NEED IT); or create some-

thing similar: Refer to the Sports Tab from lastyear for examples!!!

Good Luck Flyers!The St. Henry Bank

Serving the Mercer County Area Since 1905We Care About Our Customers

Maria Stein ....... 419-925-4457Lima ................. 419-224-7019Findlay .............. 419-421-6771

Brookside CompaniesBrookside Trucking, Inc.

Clair H. Corporation

"The Stone Slinger"B&S Hauling Co., Inc.

Brookside Wood Products

Brookside Companies

OSGOOD FORT LORAMIE CHICKASAW LAKEVIEW

419-582-2681 937-295-2900 419-925-4514 937-843-4100

INSURANCEAGENCY,

INC.315 W. Spring St.St. Marys, Ohio

419-394-4141

104 N. Main St.,Celina, Ohio

419-586-2329

7990 St. Rt. 119,Maria Stein, Ohio

419-925-4511 CHICKASAW, OHIO

AUTOMOTIVE PARTS & SERVICE

CHICKASAW, OHIOService 419-925-4711Parts 419-925-4392

2411 Cassella-Montezuma Road • Maria Stein, Ohio419-925-7222 • Fax: 419-925-6222

VillageSPORT SHOP

& Spoltman Hardware, Inc.Silkscreen • Embroidery • Lettering • Boy Scout Supplies

“Sherwin Williams” Paint & “Blonder” WallpaperState Route 274, Chickasaw, Ohio • 419-925-4722

CHICKASAW, OHIOFor All Of Your Insurance Needs

419-925-4567Contact Stan or Travis Homan

HOMAN’S

7837 State Route 274Chickasaw, Ohio

419-925-4444

Good Luck To All Area Teams!From The Staff At...

8271 U.S. 127 North, Celina, Ohio

419-586-1717

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Use this MercerCounty Chronicle adas a filler on any page

you need it!Refer to last year’sSports Tab for ex-

ample.

257 E. Fourth Street, Minster419-628-3537

200 S. Main Street, Fort Loramie937-420-3537

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OVERMAN TRUCKING, LLC

2795 STATE ROUTE 49 • FORT RECOVERY, OHIO

419-375-4926Cell: 419-852-3170

419-678-4841

Berne Ready Mix • 260-589-2880Grand Lake Builders Supply • 419-586-1407Wayne Builders Supply • 937-548-1101Minster Supply • 419-628-2813Pennville Sand & Gravel • 260-731-2010

281 W. Washington Street, St. Henry, Ohio

TOMROBBINS

3766 Miller Road, Celina, Ohio • 419-586-4313www.tomrobbinsauctions.com

Werlingand Sons, Inc.

Family Operated Since 1886

BURKETTSVILLE, OHIO • 419-375-4186 • 937-338-3281www.werlingandsons.com

Canned Beef, Pork, Chicken, Turkey,Pork & Beef Chunks with Gravy

CARRIAGEWERKES

“Specializing In Collision Repair”419-678-4530

421 N. Eastern Ave.St. Henry, OhioJoe Bruggeman

Owner

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THEFAIR WINNERS!

At the crossroads of State Route 127 & 119 • St. Henry, OHMon-Fri 9am-5pm

Sat 9am-2pm419-925-8800www.pbsanimalhealth.com

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THEFAIR WINNERS!

Good Luck Flyers!The St. Henry Bank

Serving the Mercer County Area Since 1905We Care About Our Customers

Maria Stein ....... 419-925-4457Lima ................. 419-224-7019Findlay .............. 419-421-6771

Brookside CompaniesBrookside Trucking, Inc.

Clair H. Corporation

"The Stone Slinger"B&S Hauling Co., Inc.

Brookside Wood Products

Brookside Companies

OSGOOD FORT LORAMIE CHICKASAW LAKEVIEW

419-582-2681 937-295-2900 419-925-4514 937-843-4100

INSURANCEAGENCY,

INC.315 W. Spring St.St. Marys, Ohio

419-394-4141

104 N. Main St.,Celina, Ohio

419-586-2329

7990 St. Rt. 119,Maria Stein, Ohio

419-925-4511 CHICKASAW, OHIO

AUTOMOTIVE PARTS & SERVICE

CHICKASAW, OHIOService 419-925-4711Parts 419-925-4392

2411 Cassella-Montezuma Road • Maria Stein, Ohio419-925-7222 • Fax: 419-925-6222

VillageSPORT SHOP

& Spoltman Hardware, Inc.Silkscreen • Embroidery • Lettering • Boy Scout Supplies

“Sherwin Williams” Paint & “Blonder” WallpaperState Route 274, Chickasaw, Ohio • 419-925-4722

CHICKASAW, OHIOFor All Of Your Insurance Needs

419-925-4567Contact Stan or Travis Homan

HOMAN’S

7837 State Route 274Chickasaw, Ohio

419-925-4444

Good Luck To All Area Teams!From The Staff At...

8271 U.S. 127 North, Celina, Ohio

419-586-1717

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ample.

257 E. Fourth Street, Minster419-628-3537

200 S. Main Street, Fort Loramie937-420-3537

2011 Mercer County Junior Fair ResultsSpecial InterestHorseless HorseJeanette Osterloh, Fort Pioneers

Cat 1-Purr-Fect PalsRebecca Phares, Washington winners

Cat 2-Climbing UpNoah Homan, Fort Pioneer

Vet 1 - Airedal to ZebrasAllison May, Philothea HustlersKatie Hoenie, Hopewell

Vet 2 - All Systems GoAshley Tobe, Happy HeartsLaura Kahlig, Happy HeartsCourtney Kunk, Happy Hearts

Vet 3 - On the Cutting EdgeLisa Henie, Hopewell

Staying HealthyLeanna Wolters, Happy Hearts

First Aid in ActionClarissa Krogman, Mendon Blue RibbonRachel Barrett, HopewellCourtney Kunk, Happy Hearts

Alcohol DecisionsRenee Jutte, Happy Hearts

Self-DeterminedBalke Giere, Coldwater ExplorerKelly Jutte, Happy HeartsLauren Leugers, Happy HeartsJennifer Brackman, Happy HeartsLaura Dirksen, Cassella BuckeyesStephaie Dues, Philothea HustlersKaylee Heindel, Rockford ThriftyCaden Hellwarth, HopewellOlivia Hemmelgarn, Sewers & GrowersAshley Homan, Sewers & GrowersLindsey Homan, Happy HeartsMaggie Houts, HopewellKristen Kemper, Sewers & GrowersGrace Knapke, Buckeye 88Brooke Mescher, Sewers & GrowersApril Meyer, Sewers & GrowersAshley Post, Washington WinnersPaige Pottkotter, Fort PioneersKelsey Prenger, St. Henry Lassies & LadsAbby Schlarman, Sewers & GrowersLauren Subler, Sewers & GrowersRose Vagedes, Philothea HustlersLiz Weitzel, Coldwater ExplorersJenna Wenning, Happy Hearts

Clothes - High School & CollegeLisa Hamberg, Philothea HustlersAndrea Moorman, Happy Hearts

Clothes - Middle SchoolTatum Temple, Franklin Clover

Clothes - Accessories For TeensClarissa Schmitmeyer, Franklin CloversAshley Lochtefeld, Barnyard CenterClaire Pottkotter, Fort Pioneers

Clothes - Fun With ClothesSamantha Fritz, Galaxy LeadersJessica Langenkamp, Happy HeartsBrittany Walterbusch, Coldwater ExplorersBethanie Christman, Happy Hearts

Clothes - Sundresses and JumpersLauren Wenning, Galaxy

LeadersBethanie Christman, Happy HeartsMakenzi Fennig, HopewellMeghan Jutte, Fort PioneersEmily Kahlig, Sewers & Growers

Clothes - Active SportswearKiersten Siefring, Happy Hearts

Clothing - Lounging ApparelKendra Fennig, HopewellMaggie Bills, Happy HeartsAmber Freeman, Galaxy LeadersEmily Meyer, Sewers & GrowersAbigail Pleiman, Rainbow Connectors

Clothing - Tops For TweensAshley Klosterman, Franklin CloversAlyssa Boeckman, HopewellBrianna Wenning, Galaxy LeadersCaroline Moorman, Happy Hearts

Clothing - Outer LayersDixie Hucke, HopewellKiresten Fennig, HopewellMakenzie Timmerman, Happy Hearts

Clothing - Spectators SportswearAshley Lochtefeld, Barnyard CenterAbby Kramer, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

Clothing - Frugal FashionMandy Schmitmeyer, St. Henry Lassies & LadsNicole Gelhaus, St. Henry Lassies & LadsClaire Hemmelgarn, Sewers & Growers

Family History Treasure HuntDylan Keller, Buckeye 88Sam Hartings, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

Money FundamentalsTroy Bruggeman, Franklin Clovers

Money MovesStacy Will, Fort Pioneers

Financial Roadmap for TeensMegan Thobe, Franklin CloverLindsay Balster, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

I Spy In The KitchenAbigail Pleiman, Rainbow ConnectorsRachel Barrett, HopewellKelsey Broering, Cassella BuckeyesEmma Eckstein, Coldwater ExplorersAllyson Franck, Cassella BuckeyesAmanda Hipple, Fort PioneersJordyn Olding, Country CousinsJonathan Schaadt, Carthagena HoneybeesTori Sevier, Chatt ChumEmily Strunk, Rockford Thrifty

Yeast BreadsEmily Long, Cassella BuckeyesDanielle Fullenkamp, Happy HeartsAndrea Moorman, Happy Hearts

You’re The ChefRoss Homan, Carthagena Honeybees

Star Spangled FoodsJennifer Klenke, Fort PioneersMegan Post, St. Henry Lassies & LadsNatalie Pottkotter, Fort Pioneers

Food & Fitness For FunCaleb Suhr, Hopewell

Elizabeth Garmann, Sewers & GrowersCourtney Homan, Sewers & GrowersMacy Spieth, Cassella Buckeyes

Food & Fitness ChoicesMonica Hemmelgarn, Sewers and GrowersAshley Backs, Rainbow ConnectorsCallie Eichler, Rockford Thrifty

Sports Nutrition 1Andrew Huff, Washington Winners

Sports Nutrition 2Beth Wolters, Sewers and Growers

Snack Attack!Makenzi Fennig, HopewellAshley Broering, St. Henry Lassies & LadsSarah Brunswick, Galaxy LeadersCarina Clune, St. Henry Lassies & LadsHeather Klenke, Fort PioneersCarly Link, Fort PioneersRhianna Petersen, Washington WinnersEmily Prenger, Coldwater ExplorersWhitney Schaefer, The Friend ShipKrista Walterbusch, Coldwater Explorers

Fast Break For BreakfastCaroline Moorman, Happy HeartsTyler Broering, St. Henry Lassies & LadsNathan Flore, HopewellRenee Homan, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

Science Fun with FlightJacob Klosterman, Franklin Clover

Cake DecoratingEmily Feltz, Happy HeartsErica Stammen, Coldwater ExplorersAlyssa Boeckman, HopewellDevin Grieshop, St. Henry Lassies & LadsTaylor Griese, Fort PioneerElizabeth Hipple, Fort PioneersJessica Langenkamp, Happy HeartsHolly Lochtefeld, Sewers & GrowersNatalie Pottkotter, Fort PioneersShelby Prenger, Barnyard CenterMiranda Rable, Barnyard CenterAlanna Severt, Happy HeartsKatelyn Vagedes, Philothea HustlersMegan Weirrick, Chatt Chum

Designing InteriorsLaura Barrett, HopewellRose Flore, Hopewell

CollectiblesTyler Backs, Rainbow ConnectorsJoshua Eversman, Barnyard CenterRebecca Phares, Washington Winners

ScrapbookingMonica Fullenkamp, Fort PioneersGrace Knapke, Buckeye 88Carmen Meyer, Sewers & GrowersCourtney Schott, Sewers & GrowersIndia Bollenbacher, Chatt ChumKenzie Bruggeman, St. Henry Lassies & LadsVeronica Brun, Coldwater ExplorersLaura Dirksen, Cassella BuckeyesEmily Feltz, Happy HeartsNatalie Franck, St. Henry Lassies & LadsVivian Garmann, Sewers &

GrowersEmma Gause, Mendon Blue RibbonClista Hellwarth, HopewellCharlene Homan, Sewers & GrowersJessica Homan, Sewers & growersErin Kaiser, Coldwater ExplorersKristen Keller, Fort PioneersLeah Kunk, Fort PIoneersAshley Langenkamp, Happy HeartsBrenda Link, Fprt PioneersSarah Overley, HopewellNicole Schwieterman, Sewers & GrowersJessica Siefring, Fort PioneersLibby Suhr, HopewellGabriella Sutton, Rainbow ConnectorsMeghan Walterbusch, Coldwater Explorers

Rockets AwayBrad Giere, Coldwater ExplorersTyler Broering, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

Rockets Away-Este TypeCody Hucke, HopewellCaleb Luthman, Rainbow ConnectorsKyle Fullenkamp, Fort PioneersWyatt Petersen, Washington Winners

Radio Controlled VehiclesBobby Huser, Galaxy Leaders

Robotics Level 1Logan Kunk, Coldwater ExplorersWyatt Petersen, Washington Winners

Robotics Level 2Eric Lochtefeld, Barnyard Center

Magic of ElectricityKaitlyn Meyer, Sewers & GrowersGina Boeckamn, Philothea HustlersAndrew Meyer, Philothea HustlersJoe Wenning, Coldwater Explorers

Investigating ElectricityDevin Grieshop, St. Henry Lassies & LadsDaryl Osterloh, Fort Pioneers

Science Fun/ElectricityDustin Seger, Rainbow ConnectorsJacob Klosterman, Franklin Clover

RopeAbram Heindel, Barnyard CenterIssac Wendel, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

Crank It UpJohn Hoenie, HopewellDevin Tuente, Cassella Buckeyes

Tractor A - Starting UpJohn Hoenie, HopewellCody Boeckman, Philothea Hustlers

Tractor B - Starting UpJohn Hoenie, HopewellJacob Siefring, Fort Pioneers

Tractor C - Starting UpAaron Homan, Fort Pioneers

Measuring Up-Level 1Seth Fullenkamp, Fort PioneersMatthew Kalig, Buckeye 88Laura Barrett, HopewellPhilip Diller, Washington Winners

Mitchel Homan, Mercer County Coice LivestockJames Keller, St. Henry Lassies & LadsNathan Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

Making The Cut-Level 2Luke Knapke, Buckeye 88Henry Kunkler, Buckeye 88Cody Freeman, Galaxy LeadersNicholas Klosterman, Franklin CloverBenjamin Post, Washington Winners

Nailing It Together - Lvl 3Nathan Bertke, Cassella BuckeyesElizabeth Diller, Washington WinnersChristina Gross, Barnyard CenterCody Hucke, HopewellTony Osterloh, Fort Pioneers

Arcs & SparksDaniel Eversman, Barnyard CenterNathan Hemmelgarn, Rainbow ConnectorsRoss Reichert, Cassella BuckeyesKaleb Timmerman, Fort PioneersRyan Tobe, Philothea Hustlers

Creative WritingAbby Kramer, St. Henry Lassies & LadsMara Tobe, Philothea HustlersAmanda Brackman, Happy HeartsRebecca Fox, Rockford ThriftyMegan Frilling, Rainbow ConnectorsRachel Moorman, Fort PioneersErin Weirrick, Chatt Chum

Art As ExpressionEmily Bruns, Fort PioneersCaden Hellwarth, HopewellShayla Bertke, Sewers & GrowersRose Flore, HopewellMindy Hartings, Sewers & GrowersChase Hemmelgarn, St. Henry Lassies & LadsSarah Schaadt, Carthagena HoneybeesHolly Thobe, Franklin Clover

Let’s Explore Outdoor IKayla Lennartz, Fort PioneersCharlton Homan, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

Ohio BirdsCollin Rindler, St. Henry Lassies & LadsAlex Mescher, Cassella Buckeyes

Fishing For BeginnersMatthew Kuess, Fort PioneersAlex Hartings, St. Henry Lassies & LadsJohn Robinson, Washington WinnersMax Thobe, Franklin CloverLance Weirrick, Chatt Chum

Intermediate FishingLucas Bertke, Cassella BuckeyesMatt Tangeman, Buckeye 88

Safe Use of GunsAdam Franck, Cassella BuckeyesKyle Lochtefeld, Barnyard CenterAshley Schmidt, Sewers & GrowersLance Weirrick, Chatt Chum

Basic ArcheryBenjamin Post, Washington WinnersEddie Homan, The Friend ShipZachary Homan, Buckeye 88Lillian McDonald, Barnyard CenterSam Muhlenkamp, The Friend Ship

Basic BeekeepingRandy Braun, Fort Pioneers

Explore Insect World IDixie Hucke, Hopewell

Rifle-Shooting SportsTyler Applegate, Franklin CloverCole Schmitt, Fort PioneersKyle Timmerman, Fort Pioneers

Archery-Shooting SportsElizabeth Fullenkamp, Happy HeartsDaryin Kremer, Happy HeartsAnna Jenkins, Country CousinsEthan Laffin, Franklin CloverEthan Muhlenkamp, Fort PioneersJon Wenning, Coldwater Explorers

Shotgun-Shooting SportsCody Hucke, HopewellSam Phares, Washington WinnersSeth Siefring, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

Pistol-Shooting SportsAnna Jenkins, Country CousinsSam Phares, WAshington WinnersJoshua Applegate, Franklin CloverNicholas Laffin, Franklin Clover

Hunting & Wildlife -Shooting SportsCody Hucke, Hopewell

You Can Quilt!Lauren Bruns, Philothea HustlersAndrea Moorman, Happy HeartsAmanda Schott, Sewers & GrowersAlexandria Seger, Rainbow Connectors

Wired for PowerElizabeth Diller, Washington WinnersZachary Homan, Buckeye 88

Vegetable Garden 1Cecily Keller, St. Henry Lassies & LadsTroy Kunk, Fort PioneersJordan Puthoff, St. Henry Lassies & LadsDevon Rose, Philothea HustlersRose Vagedes, Philothea Hustlers

Vegetable Garden 2Caleb Dippold, Coldwater Explorers

Controlling the Images 2Chelsey Dues, St. Henry Lassies & LadsElizabeth Osterloh, Fort Pioneers

4-H Club Teen LeaderCody Freeman, Galaxy Leaders

Party PlannerJessica Giere, Coldwater ExplorersKendra Fennig, HopewellKatie Homan, The Friend Ship

THE MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE FAIR WRAP UP

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Special Interest Cont.Sew FunShelby Giere, Coldwater ExplorersAlyssa Boeckman, HopewellBeth Ann Bunch, St. Henry Lassies & LadsEmily Knapke, Washington WinnersKatelyn O’Connor, Fort PioneersAshley Post, Washington Winners

Adventures in Home LivingMegan Grieshop, Cassella Buckeyes

Tree PlantingAbram Heindel, Barnyard CenterSeth Stammen, Coldwater Explorers

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Focus on Photography 1Alyssa Homan, Sewers and GrowersCraig Hart, Fort PioneersEric Lochtefeld, Barnyard CenterLogan Luedeke, St. Henry Lassies & LadsKailee Ross, Barnyard CenterElizabeth Wuebker, Cassella Buckeyes

Pocket Pets Record BookMitchell Homan, Fort Pioneers

Finishing Up- Level 4Dixie Hucke, HopewellKara Brockman, Coldwater ExplorersClint Knapke, Buckeye 88’sNathan Roediger, Trail Blazers

Sew for OthersTessa Hunnicutt, Barnyard CenterRose Vagedes, Philothea Hustlers

ATV Project & Record BookElijah Keller, Fort Pioneers

Rabbits - PetsAlexander List, Mercer County Choice LivestockClair Stammen, Coldwater Explorers

Lawn CareZach Meyer, Philothea HustlersJill Kanney, Happy Hearts

Warm it UpRobert Osterloh, Cassella BuckeyesPhilip Diller, Washington Winners

Quick BreadsRebecca Phares, Washington WinnersKristen Bruggeman, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

First Home/Away from HomeKelsey Prenger, St. Henry Lassies & LadsSarah Wenning, Coldwater Explorers

Racing the ClockHannah Rasawehr, Barnyard CenterJessica Giere, Coldwater ExplorersLisa Hamberg, Philothea HustlersWyatt Petersen, Washington WinnersAshley Tobe, Happy Hearts

Shopping SavvyKatherine Schwieterman, Happy HeartsEmily Hart, Fort Pioneers

Designing InteriorsKierstin Siefring, Happy Hearts

Beginner Creative ArtsClair Stammen, Coldwater ExplorersAdam Franck, Cassella Buckeyes

Grill MasterKevin Tangeman, Buckeye 88Sam Phares, Washington WinnersJacob Rasawehr, Barnyard Center

You and Your DogAshley Tobe, Happy HeartsMcKenzie Brunswick, Rainbow ConnectorsAlaina Steinke, Coldwater ExplorersLibby Suhr, HopewellHanna Tumbusch, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

Path to Culinary SuccessJulie Tobe, Happy HeartsLaura Kahlig, Happy Hearts

Discovering 4-H 1Daniel Braun, Fort Pioneers

Discovering 4-H 2Amanda Melhouse, Galaxy Leaders

Trapping Muskrats in OhioShawn Clune, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

Bicycling for Fun - 1Elise Gehle, Barnyard Boosters

Exploring Ohio PondsJeremy Gruss, Country Cousins

Exploring Our ForestsKraig Gruss, Country CousinsRyan Post, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

Electronic Radio Controlled VehicleCody Hucke, Hopewell

How Does Your Garden GrowSarah Kanney, Happy HeartsAshley Klosterman, Franklin Clover

Clothing - Creative CostumesElliott Keller, Fort Pioneers

Keeping FitCourtney Kunk, Happy Hearts

Clothing - Dress Up OutfitJanelle Moorman, Happy Hearts

CrochetKrista Ranly, Happy Hearts

Beef Show Results1st Year Showmanship Alicia Knapke, HopewellBree Knapke, HopewellMitchel Homan, Mercer Choice Livestock, Colby Homan, Mercer Choice LivestockLucas Bertke, Cassella Buckeyes

Junior Showmanship Zach Meyer, MCJCAAndrew Meyer, MCJCABen Homan, Buckeye 88’sSarah Heyne, Washington WinnersLauren Bruns, Philothea Hustlers

Intermediate Showmanship Taylor Muhlenkamo, Mercer Choice Livestock, Derek Platfoot, MCJCATaylor Homan, Sewers & GrowersMitchell Siefring, MCJCABrittany Muhlenkamp, Mercer Choice Livestock

Senior ShowmanshipAustin Harner, Mercer Choice LivestockOlivia Houts, HopewellSeth Houts, HopewellJustin Walterbusch, Coldwater ExplorersJamie Dicke, Mendon Blue Ribbon

Professional ShowmanshipAustin Harner, Mercer Choice LivestockBen Siefring, MCJCABrittany Muhlenkamp, Mercer Choice LivestockDerek Platfoot, MCJCATaylor Muhlenkamp, Mercer Choice Livestock

Junior Heifer CalfCody Cisco, MCJCAAmber Fennig, MCJCALauren Bruns, Philothea Hustlers

Summer Yearling HeiferDerek Platfoot, MCJCAZach Meyer, MCJCA

Jr. Yearling HeiferAustin Harner, Mercer Choice LivestockAndrew Meyer, MCJCALauren Bruns, Philothea HustlersBen Schmitmeyer, Philothea Hustlers

Feeder CalfCody Cisco, MCJCAAndrea List, Mercer Choice LivestockDerek Platfoot, MCJCAAndrew Meyer, MCJCAEmily Seigrist, Ft. Recovery FFAHailey Platfoot, MCJCA

Feeder Calf - DairyBen Homan, Buckeye 88’sLisa Hoenie, HopewellTaylor Homan, Sewers & GrowersJustin Walterbusch, Coldwater ExplorersKate Hoenie, HopewellBen Schmitmeyer, Philothea HustlersColby Homan, Mercer Choice LivestockMitchel Homan, Mercer Choice LivestockJohn Hoenie, HopewellJack Homan, Buckeye 88’sLucas Bertke, Cassella BuckeyesRoss Homan, Carthagena HoneybeesNathan Bertke, Cassella BuckeyesLisa Hoenie, HopewellMelissa Schmitmeyer, Philothea HustlersDan Shellabarger, Rockford ThriftyDylan Homan, Cassella BuckeyesAdam Selhorst, MCJCAAustin Heiby, Country CousinsAshley Selhorst, MCJCACaleb Jacobs, MCJCA

Steer-CrossbredCody Heyne, Washington WinnersDerek Platfoot, MCJCADerek Knapke, MCJCAKurt Jutte, Mercer Choice LivestockDevin Dicke, Mendon Blue RibbonSarah Heyne, Washington WinnerBrittany Muhlenkamp, Mercer Choice LivestockCamille Knapke, MCJCALisa Hoenie, HopewellBrooke Knapke, Mercer Choice LivestockBen Siefring, MCJCALydia Schwieterman, MCJCALisa Hoenie, HopewellTaylor Heyne, Washington WinnersTaylor Muhlenkamp, Mercer Choice LivestockMitchell Siefring, MCJCADawn Bruggeman, MCJCAIsaac Siegrist, Fort PioneersJamie Dicke, Mendon Blue Ribbon

Steer - Breed AOBKurt Jutte, Mercer Choice LivestockSeth Houts, HopewellMaggie Houts, Hopewell

Steer - ShorthornCaleb Jacobs, MCJCABrittany Muhlenkamp, Mercer Choice LivestockAustin Jacobs, St. Henry FFA

Steer - Breed ChiKolton Jutte, Mercer Choice LivestockOlivia Houts, HopewellLydia Schwieterman, MCJCA

Steer - DairyAndrew Sudhoff, Fort PioneersAbby Sudhoff, Fort PioneersRyan Dues, Coldwater FFAKatie Hoenie, HopewellMitch Unrast, St. Henry FFACody Homan, Philothea HustlersEvan Sudhoff, MCJCAAlicia Knapke, HopewellLisa Hoenie, HopewellJohn Hoenie, HopewellNeal Sudhoff, MCJCARoss Homan, Carthagena HoneybeesBree Knapke, HopewellMegan Walterbusch, Coldwater ExplorersLisa Hoenie, HopewellMark Unrast, St. Henry FFADan Shellabarger, Rockford ThriftyJustin Walterbusch, Coldwater ExplorersMatt Bertke, Cassella BuckeyesDoug Lennartz, Ft. Recovery FFABree Knapke, HopewellAbby Shellabarger, Rockford ThriftyKrista Walterbusch, Coldwater ExplorersMadison Fortman, St. Henry Lassies & LadsKylie Snyder, Parkway FFA

Champion Crossbred Feeder CalfCody Cisco, MCJCA

Reserve Champion Crossbred Feeder CalfAndrea List, Mercer Choice Livestock

Champion Dairy Beef Feeder CalfJack Homan, Buckeye 88’s

Reserve Champion Dairy

Beef Feeder CalfTaylor Homan, Sewers and GrowersChampion Feeder Calf OverallCody Cisco, MCJCA

Reserve Champion Feeder Calf OverallAndrea List, Mercer Choice Livestock

Champion Rate of GrainJustin Walterbusch, Coldwater Explorers

Reserve Champion Rate of GrainRyan Dues, Coldwater FFA

Champion Breed SteerKurt Jutte, Mercer Choice Livestock

Reserve Champion Breed SteerSeth Houts, Hopewell 4-H

Champion Crossbred SteerBen Siefring, MCJCA

Reserve Champion Crossbred SteerLydia Schwieterman, MCJCA

Champion Dairy SteerCody Homan, Philothea Hustlers

Reserve Champion Dairy SteerEvan Sudhoff, MCJCA

Grand Champion Beef HeiferAustin Harner, Mercer Choice Livestock

Reserve Grand Champion Beef HeiferCody Cisco, MCJCA

Beef Herdsman - 1st YearAlicia Knapke, Hopewell 4-H

Beef Herdsman - Jr DivisionAndrew Meyer, MCJCA

Beef Herdsman - Intermediate DivisionTaylor Muhlenkamp, Mercer Choice Livestock

Beef Herdsman - Sr DivisionBen Siefring, MCJCAOlivia Houts, Hopewell 4-H

Grand Champion Market SteerBen Siefring, MCJCA

Reserve Grand Champion Market SteerLydia Schwieterman, MCJCA

Dairy Show Ayrshire Intermediate Calf Loren Hein, Buckeye 88’s

Ayrshire Summer Yearling Elizabeth Wuebker, Cassella Buckeyes

Brown Swiss Intermediate Heifer Calf Nicole Bertke, Cassella Buckeyes

Brown Swiss Senior Heifer CalfNicole Bertke, Cassella BuckeyesHeather Mescher, Sewers and Growers

Brown Swiss Summer YearlingHeather Mescher, Sewers and GrowersNicole Bertke, Cassella Buckeyes

Brown Swiss Junior YearlingStephanie Mescher, Sewers and Growers

Brown Swiss 2 Yr. Old CowNicole Bertke, Cassella Buckeyes

Brown Swiss HerdNicole Bertke, Cassella Buckeyes

Guernsey Jr. Heifer CalfMarissa Spoltman, Sewers and GrowersJulie Tobe, Happy HeartsJordan Dues, Philothea Hustlers

Guernsey Intermediate Heifer CalfMikayla Spoltman, Sewers and GrowersJulie Tobe, Happy Hearts

Guernsey Senior Heifer CalfJordan Dues, Philothea HustlersJulie Tobe, Happy HeartsRyan Tobe, Philothea Hustlers

Guernsey Summer YearlingMatt Brockman, Philothea Hustlers

Guernsey Junior YearlingEric Brockman, Philothea Hustlers

Guernsey Winter YearlingAshley Tobe, Happy HeartsRyan Tobe, Philothea HustlersMarissa Spoltman, Sewers and Growers

Guernsey Senior YearlingJordan Dues, Philothea Hustlers

Guernsey 2 Yr. Old CowAshley Tobe, Happy HeartsJulie Tobe, Happy Hearts

Guernsey Aged CowJordan Dues, Philothea HustlersAshley Tobe, Happy HeartsJulie Tobe, Happy Hearts Guernsey HerdJordan Dues, Philothea HustlersJulie Tobe, Happy HeartsAshley Tobe, Happy Hearts

Holstein Jr. Heifer CalfAllison May, Philothea HustlersApril Meyer, Cassella BuckeyesAmanda Schmitmeyer, Philothea HustlersRachel Reichert, Cassella BuckeyesStephanie Mescher, Sewers and GrowersHeather Mescher, Sewers and GrowersRobert Osterloh, Cassella BuckeyesFaith Shellabarger, Rockford ThriftySarah Schaadt, Carthagena Honeybees

Holstein Intermediate Heifer CalfTaylor Guggenbiller, Barnyard BoostersJosh Wenning, Cassella BuckeyesSarah Schaadt, Carthagena HoneybeesNicole Bertke, Cassella BuckeyesDustin Meyer, Cassella BuckeyesCorey Will, Fort PioneersHeather Mescher, Sewers and GrowersBrad Dirksen, Cassella BuckeyesBen Schmitmeyer, Philothea Hustlers

Holstein Senior Heifer CalfAllison May, Philothea HustlersJay Uhlenhake, Philothea HustlersMarlene Hein, Marion Local FFAZachary Guggenbiller, Barnyard BoostersTaylor Guggenbiller, Barnyard BoostersRobert Osterloh, Cassella BuckeyesNicole Bertke, Cassella BuckeyesStephanie Mescher, Sewers and GrowersJason Reichart, Cassella BuckeyesHeather Mescher, Sewers and GrowersJoe Wuebker, Cassella BuckeyesMitchell Dirksen, St. Henry FFACody Hart, Washington Winners

Holstein Summer YearlingZachary Guggenbiller, Barnyard BoostersHeather Mescher, Sewers and GrowersJay Uhlenhake, Philothea HustlersElizabeth Wuebker, Cassella BuckeyesMarlene Hein, Marion Local FFAStephanie Mescher, Sewers and GrowersMitchell Dirksen, St. Henry FFARoss Reichert, Cassella Buckeyes

Holstein Junior YearlingAllison May, Philothea HustlersJay Uhlenhake, Philothea HustlersMarlene Hein, St. Henry FFANicole Bertke, Cassella BuckeyesMItchell Dirksen, St. Henry FFATaylor Guggenbiller, Barnyard BoostersDustin Meyer, Cassella BuckeyesHeather Mescher, Sewers and GrowersAmanda Schmitmeyer, Philothea HustlersScott Schoenlein, Cassella

BuckeyesJason Reichert, Cassella Buckeyes

Holstein Winter YearlingZachary Guggenbiller, Barnyard BoostersNicole Bertke, Cassella BuckeyesJay Uhlenhake, Philothea HustlersHeather Mescher, Sewers and GrowersRoss Reichert, Cassella BuckeyesEmily Schoenlein, Fort PioneersStephanie Mescher, Sewers and Growers

Holstein Senior YearlingNicole Bertke, Cassella BuckeyesMarlene Hein, Marion Local FFAZachary Guggenbiller, Barnyard BoostersStephanie Mescher, Sewers and GrowersRoss Reichert, Cassella BuckeyesMark Wuebker, Cassella BuckeyesJason Reichert, Cassella BuckeyesMelissa Schmitmeyer, Philothea Hustlers

Holstein 2 Yr. Old CowJay Uhlenhake, Philothea HustlersRoss Reichert, Cassella BuckeyesNicole Bertke, Cassella BuckeyesBrad Dirksen, St. Henry Lassies & LadsJason Reichert, Cassella BuckeyesFaith Shellenbarger, Rockford Thrifty

Holstein 3 Yr. Old CowMitchell Dirksen, St. Henry FFAZachary Guggenbiller, Barnyard BoostersNicole Bertke, Cassella BuckeyesMarlene Hein, Marion Local FFAJason Reichert, Cassella BuckeyesRoss Reichert, Cassella Buckeyes

Holstein Aged CowNicole Bertke, Cassella BuckeyesMItchell Dirksen, St. Henry FFA

Holstein HerdMItchell Dirksen, St. Henry FFANicole Bertke, Cassella BuckeyesJason Reichert, Cassella BuckeyesZachary Guggenbiler, Barnyard BoostersJay Uhlenhake, Philothea Hustlers

Jersey Senior Heifer CalfAudra Schoen, Franklin Clovers

Jersey Winter YearlingLoren Hein, Buckeye 88’s

Jersey 2 Yr. Old CowAdam Schoenlein, Fort Pioneers

First Year ShowmanshipJosh Wenning, Cassella BuckeyesApril Meyer, Cassella Buckeyes

Junior Showmanship ACody Hart, Washington WinnersFaith Shellenbarger, Rockford ThriftyMikayla Spoltman, Sewers and Growers

Junior Showmanship BMegan Schoenlein, Cassella BuckeyesBen Schmitmeyer, Philothea Hustlers

Intermediate ShowmanshipAshley Tobe, Happy HeartsMatt Brockman, Philothea HustlersLoren Hein, Buckeye 88’sMarissa Spoltman, Sewers and GrowersHeather Mescher, Sewers and Growers Senior Showmanship AZachary Guggenbiller, Barnyard BoostersNicole Bertke, Cassella Buckeyes

Senior Showmanship BRoss Reichert, Cassella BuckeyesTaylor Guggenbiller, Barnyard Boosters

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Dairy Show Results Cont.Julie Tobe, Happy Hearts

Professional ShowmanshipRoss Reichert, Cassella BuckeyesZachary Guggenbiller, Barnyard BoostersAshley Tobe, Happy Hearts

Jr Champion AyrshireLoren Hein, Buckeye 88’s

Senior Champion AyshireLiz Wuebker, Cassella Buckeyes

Best Fitted Ayshire OverallLoren Hein, Buckeye 88’s

Jr. Champion Brown SwissNicole Bertke, Cassella Buckeyes

Reserve Jr. Champion Brown SwissHeather Mescher, Sewers and Growers

Senior Champion Brown SwissNicole Bertke, Cassella Buckeyes

Best Fitted Brown Swiss OverallStephanie Mescher, Philothea Hustlers

Grand Champion Brown SwissNicole Bertke, Cassella Buckeyes

Reserve Grand Champion Brown SwissNicole Bertke, Cassella Buckeyes

Junior Champion GuernseyJordan Dues, Philothea Hustlers

Reserve Grand Champion GuernseyJulie Tobe, Happy Hearts

Senior Champion GuernseyJordan Dues, Philothea Hustlers

Reserve Champion Senior GuernseyAshley Tobe, Happy Hearts

Best Fitted Guernsey OverallJordan Dues, Philothea Hustlers

Grand Champion GuernseyJordan Dues, Philothea Hustlers

Reserve Grand Champion GuernseyAshley Tobe, Happy Hearts

Junior Champion HolsteinTaylor Guggenbiller, Barnyard Boosters

Reserve Junior Champion HolsteinZach Guggenbiller, Barnyard Boosters

Reserve Senior Champion HolsteinMitchell Dirksen, St. Henry FFA

Senior Champion Holstein CowNicole Bertke, Cassella Buckeyes

Best Fitted Holstein OverallTaylor Guggenbiller, Barnyard Boosters

Grand Champion HolsteinNicole Bertke, Cassella Boosters

Reserve Grand Champion HolsteinMItchell Dirksen, St Henry FFA

Junior Champion JerseyAudra Schoen, Franklin 4-H Clovers

Senior Champion JerseyLoren Hein, Buckeye 88’s

Grand Champion JerseyAdam Schoenlein, Fort Pioneers

Best Fitted Jersey OverallAdam Schoenlein, Fort Pioneers

Supreme Dairy ChampionJordan Dues, Philothea Hustlers

Reserve Supreme Dairy ChampionNicole Bertke, Cassella Buckeyes

Best Fitted Dairy Project OverallTaylor Guggenbiller, Barnyard Boosters

Dog Show Results

Beginner Agility under 12 in. Rebecca Phares, Washington WinnersAnna Jeffries, Dogs R Us

Beginner Agility over 16 in. Libby Suhr, HopewellCarmen Meyer, Dogs R Us Robyn Butz, Dogs R UsJulia Rose, Dogs R UsAshley Tobe, Happy Hearts

Intermediate You & Your DogAshley Tobe, Happy Hearts Libby Suhr, Hopewell Mckenzie Brunswick, Rainbow Connectors Travis Peterson, Washington Winners Amber Giere, Coldwater Explorers Shelby Prenger, Barnyard Center Madison Conner, Dogs R Us

Junior ShowmanshipAshley Tobe, Happy Hearts

Junior You & Your DogAlaina Steinke, Coldwater ExplorersAnna Jeffries, Dogs R Us

Senior ShowmanshipRobyn Butz, Dogs R Us

Novice A ObedienceRobyn Butz, Dogs R Us

Novice A RallyMckenzie Brunswick, Rainbow Connectors Ashley Tobe, Happy Hearts

Novice BCarmen Meyer, Dogs R Us

Sub Novice BLibby Suhr, Hopewell

Novice B RallyJulia Rose, Dogs R Us Robyn Butz, Dogs R Us Anna Jeffries, Dogs R Us Carmen Meyer, Dogs R Us Rebecca Phares, Washington Winners Austin Pohl, Fort Pioneers

Senior You & Your DogHanna Tumbusch, Lassies & Lads

Fancy Poultry Results

Grand Champion Standard Pen of PoultryAaron Marchal, Lassies & Lads

Reserve Grand Champion Standard Pen of PoultryCarmen Meyer, Sewers & Growers

Grand Champion BantamAaron Marchal, Lassies & Lads

Reserve Grand Champion BantamCarmen Meyer, Sewers & Growers

Bantam Cock1st place: Aaron Marchal, St. Henry Lads & Lassies2nd place: Callie Topp, Buckeye Lassies & Lads3rd place:Derek Sutter, Ft. Pioneer4th place:Briana Schmitt, Mendon Blue Ribbon5th place:Sabrina Schmitt, Ft. Pioneer6th place:Carmen Meyer, Sewers & Growers7th place: Isaac Marchal, St. Henry Lads & Lassies8th place: Rebecca Phares, Washington Winners9th place: Travis Sutter, Ft. Pioneer10th place Sabrina Schmitt, Ft. Pioneer

Bantam Hen1st place: Aaron Marchal, St. Henry Lads & Lassies2nd place: Derek Sutter, Ft. Pioneer3rd place: Derek Sutter, Ft. Pioneer4th place: Alexis Sutter, Ft. Pioneer5th place: Travis Sutter, Ft. Pioneer6th place: Nathan Marchal, St. Henry Lads & Lassies7th place: Callie Topp, Buckeye Lassies & Lads8th place: India Bollenbacher, Chatt Chum9th place: Alexis Sutter, Ft. Pioneer10th place: Renee Robinson, Washington Winners

Bantam Cockerel1st place: Cassie Pohlman, Cassella Buckeyes2nd place: Aaron Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads3rd place: Isaac Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads4th place: Callie Topp, Buckeye Lassies & Lads5th place: Katlin Robinson, Washington Winners6th place: Renee Robinson, Washington Winners7th place: Aaron Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads8th place: Nathan Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads9th place: Sabrina Schmitt, Ft. Pioneers

Bantam Pullet1st place: Isaac Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads2nd place: Audriana Adams, Barnyard Center3rd place: Renee Robinson, Washington Winners4th place: Aaron Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads5th place: Sabrina Schmitt, Ft. Pioneers6th place: Katlin Robinson, Washington Winners7th place: Katlin Robinson, Washington Winners8th place: Callie Topp, Buckeye Lassies & Lads9th place: Jacob Linn, St. Henry Lassies & Lads10th place: Jacob Linn, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

Champion Standard Large ChickenTasha Berkenstock, Mercer Choice Livestock

Reserve Champion Standard Large ChickenBriana Schmitt, Mendon Blue Ribbon

Standard Large CockerelCassie Pohlman, Cassella Buckeyes

Standard Large HenBriana Schmitt, Mendon Blue Ribbon

Standard Large PulletTasha Berkenstock, Mercer Choice Livestock

Alexander List, Mercer Choice Livestock

Grand Champion WaterfowlCarmer Meyer, Sewers & Growers

Reserve Champion WaterfowlAshley Robinson, Washington Winners

One Duck1st place: Ashley Schmitt, Fort Pioneers2nd place: Sabrina Schmitt, Fort Pioneers3rd place: Carmen Meyer, Sewers & Growers4th place: Ashley Robinson, Washington Winners5th place: Sabrina Schmitt, Fort Pioneers6th place: Ashley Robinson, Washington Winners7th place: Ashley Robinson, Washington Winners8th place: Sabrina Schmitt, Fort Pioneers9th place: Sabrina Schmitt, Fort Pioneers10th place: Sabrina Schmitt, Fort Pioneers

One Drake1st place: Carmen Meyer, Sewers & Growers2nd place: Carmen Meyer, Sewers & Growers3rd place: Sabrina Schmitt, Fort Pioneers4th place: Sabrina Schmitt, Fort Pioneers5th place: Sabrina Schmitt, Fort Pioneers6th place: Sabrina Schmitt, Fort Pioneers7th place: Sabrina Schmitt, Fort Pioneers8th place: Ashley Robinson, Washington Winnners9th place: Sabrina Schmitt, Fort Pioneers10th place: Sabrina Schmitt, Fort Pioneers

One Goose or GanderNathan Robinson, Washington Winners

Grand Champion GuineaKatlin Robinson, Washington Winners

Reserve Grand Champion GuineaKatlin Robinson, Washington Winners

Grand Champion PigeonsRenee Robinson, Washington Winners

Reserve Grand Champion PigeonsBriana Schmitt, Mendon Blue Ribbon

Grand Champion Standard TurkeyBob Huser, Galaxy Leaders

Reserve Champion Standard TurkeyBob Huser, Galaxy Leaders

Market Goat Show

LightweightJanel Griesdorn, Washington Winners

Class I AAmanda Pottkotter, Barnyard BoostersEmily Siegrist, Fort PioneersAustin Menchhofer, The Friend ShipLauren Bruns, Sewers and GrowersAdam Stachler, Washington WinnersGarett Schoenleben, Franklin CloversRobert Axe, Franklin CloversJanel Griesdorn, Washington WinnersAdam Stachler, Washington Winners

Class I BAmanda Pottkotter, Barnyard BoostersAaron Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & LadsTaylor Hesse, Mendon Blue RibbonTrevor Eischen, Parkway FFARyan Bruns, Buckeye 88’sNathan Bruns, Buckeye 88’sAustin Menchhofer, The Friend ShipNathan Steinlage, St. Henry Lassies & LadsNathan Bruns, Buckeye 88’s

Class I ChampionAmanda Pottkotter

Class I Reserve ChampionAaron Marshal

Class II ANoah Menchhofer, The Friend ShipTurner Bransteter, TrailblazersStephanie Hart, Fort PioneersBryce Topp, St. Henry Lassies & LadsRachel Hesse, Mendon Blue RibbonMaggie Houts, HopewellRobert Axe, Franklin Clovers

Class II BSamantha Florence, Washington WinnersKendra Pease, Mercer Choice LivestockTaylor Muhlenkamp, Mercer Choice LivestockJason Pottkotter, Barnyard BoostersKyle May, Barnyard BoostersLogan Heiby, Country CousinsLuke Brunswick, Buckeye 88’sTrevor Eischen, Parkway FFACole Unrast, Cassella BuckeyesKatie Alig, Philothea Hustlers

Class II ChampionSamantha Florence

Class II Reserve Champion

Kendra Pease

Light Weight Division ChampionSamantha Florence

Light Weight Division Reserve ChampionKendra Pease

Class III AMason Will, Barnyard BoostersJoey O’Connor, Fort PioneersKyle May, Barnyard BoostersKeith Pease, Mercer Choice LivestockBryce Topp, St. Henry Lassies & LadsNoah Menchhofer, The Friend ShipKyle Muhlenkamp, Cassella BuckeyesTurner Bransteter, TrailblazersLuke Brunswick, Buckeye 88’s

Class III BKarissa Will, Barnyard BoostersTaylor Muhlenkamp, Mercer Choice LivestockRiggs Florence, Washington WinnersLogan Ranly, Fort PioneersKeith Pease, Mercer Choice LivestockGarett Schoenleben, Franklin CloversLauren Bruns, Sewers and GrowersMitchell Spieth, Cassella Buckeyes

Class III ChampionKarissa Will

Class III Reserve ChampionTaylor Muhlenkamp

Class IV AMason Will, Barnyard BoostersShelbie Jacobs, St. Henry Lassies and LadsKarissa Will, Barnyard BoostersJasmine Thees, Mercer Choice LivestockWhitney Will, Barnyard BoostersNathan Steinlage, St. Henry Lassies & LadsRyan Halterman, Philothea HustlersConner Unrast, Cassella BuckeyesCourtney Dicke, Mendon Blue RibbonNicole Hart, Fort Recovery FFA

Class IV BRiggs Florence, Washington WinnersShelbie Jacobs, St. Henry Lassies & LadsWhitney Will, Barnyard BoostersDerek Broering, St. Henry FFAOlivia Powell, Mendon Blue RibbonRyan Halterman, Philothea HustlersJacob Rasawehr, Barnyard CenterConner Unrast, Cassella Buckeyes Heavy Weight ClassMaggie Houts, Hopewell

Class IV ChampionRiggs Florence

Class IV Reserve ChampionShelbie Jacobs

Heavy Weight Division ChampionRiggs Florence

Heavy Weight Division Reserve ChampionKarissa Will

Overall Grand ChampionRiggs Florence

Overall Grand Reserve ChampionKarissa Will

Modeling Revue

ResultsBest 1st Year FoodsElizabeth Garmann, Sewers and Growers

Foods Jr.Makenzie Fennig, Hopewell 4-H

Foods Intermediate/SeniorJulie Tobe, Happy Hearts

Foods Modeling - OutstandingAbigail PleimanRhianna Petersen, Washington WinnersJessica Giere, Coldwater ExplorersLisa Hamberg, Philothea HustlersKendra Fennig, Hopewell 4-H

Special Interest Best 1st yearClair Stammen, Coldwater Explorers

Special Interest Jr.Erica Stammen, Coldwater Explorers

Special Interest Intermediate/SeniorCarmen Meyer, Sewers and Growers

Clothing Jr. Best 1st yearShelby Giere

Clothing Jr.Alyssa Boeckman, Hopewell 4-H

Clothing Intermediate/SeniorKendra Fennig, Hopewell 4-HKirsten Fennig, Hopewell 4-H

Rabbit ShowSenior Buck CommercialMarissa Spoltman, Sewers & GrowersJoshua Hoenie, HopewellRachel Hesse, Mendon Blue Ribbon

Tommy McDonough, Parkway FFATaylor Hesse, Mendon Blue RibbonRyan Hesse, Mendon Blue RibbonDale Fullenkamp, Country CousinsAmanda Lochtefeld, Country CousinsNathan Cruss, Country CousinsJeremy Gruss, Country Cousins Senior Buck FancyBrook Albers, Sewers & GrowersKeith Wendel, Country CousinsMikayla Spoltman, Sewers & GrowersJustin Albers, Cassella BuckeyesCallie Topp, St. Henry Lassies & LadsKendra Pease, Mercer Choice LivestockJacob Nieport, St. Henry Lassies & LadsBethanie Christman, Happy HeartsTori Sevier, T & C FriendsLeah Dues, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

Senior Doe CommercialRyan Hesse, Mendon Blue RibbonKari Koesters, Cassella BuckeyesMikayla Spoltman, Sewers & GrowersP.J. Wyatt, Country CousinsRachel Hesse, Mendon Blue RibbonDalton Smth, Hopewell 4-HTommy McDonough, Parkway FFAEli Nieport, St. Henry Lassies & LadsNathan Gruss, Country CousinsRenee Robinson, Washington Winners

Senior Doe FancyTori Sevier, T & C FriendsAlex Mescher, Cassella BuckeyesMarissa Spoltman, Sewers & GrowersRyan Lochtefeld, Country CousinsCarlee Kremer, Sewers & GrowesBrook Albers, Sewers & GrowersTaylor Bohman, Cassella BuckeyesBethanie Christman, Happy HeartsMegan Grieshop, Cassella BuckeyesKristin Grieshop, Cassella Buckeyes

Intermediate Buck CommercialKari Koesters, Cassella BuckeyesMarissa Spoltman, Sewers & GrowersBrook Albers, Sewers & GrowersRachel Hesse, Mendon Blue RibbonMakayla Spoltman, Sewers & GrowersTommy McDonough, Parkway FFALandon Brehm, Rockford ThriftyKendra Pease, Mercer Choice LivestockDale Fullenkamp, Country CousinsLauren Stammen, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

Intermediate Doe CommercialMikayla Spoltman, Sewers & GrowersBrook Albers, Sewers & GrowersKendra Pease, Mercer Choice LivestockMarissa Spoltman, Sewers & GrowersKari Koesters, Cassella BuckeyesRachel Hesse, Mendon Blue RibbonNathan Gruss, Country CousinsTommy McDonough, Parkway FFAKatlin Robinson, Washington WinnersAmanda Lochtefeld, Country Cousins

Junior Buck CommercialKari Koesters, Cassella BuckeyesKendra Pease, Mercer Choice LivestockRachel Hesse, Mendon Blue RibbonLandon Brehm, Rockford ThriftyMikayla Spoltman, Sewers & GrowersDale Fullenkamp, Country CousinsDalton Smith, Hopewell 4-HTommy McDonough, Parkway FFARyan Lochtefeld, Country CousinsNathan Robinson, Washington Winners

Junior Buck FancyTaylor Hesse, Mendon Blue RibbonLaura Barrett, HopewellKeith Wendel, Country CousinsBrook Albers, Sewers & Growers

Carlee Kremer, Sewers & GrowersMarissa Spoltman, Sewers & GrowersBethanie Christman, Happy HeartsTori Sevier, T & C FriendsEmily Strunk, Rockford ThriftyAshley Lochtefeld, Barnyard CenterJosie Luthman, Rainbow Connectors

Junior Doe CommercialTommy McDonough, Parkway FFAMikayla Spoltman, Sewers & GrowersRachel Hesse, Mendon Blue RibbonKari Koesters, Cassella BuckeyesKendra Pease, Mercer Choice LIvestockJeremy Gruss, Country CousinsEli Nieport, St. Henry Lassies & LadsP.J. Wyatt, Country CousinsDale Fullenkamp, Country CousinsAshley Lochtefeld, Barnyard Center

Junior Doe FancyBrook Albers, Sewers & GrowersMarissa Spoltman, Sewers & GrowersBethanie Christman, Happy HeartsIsabella Strunk, Rockford ThriftyAlli Luthman, Rainbow ConnectorsLeah Dues, St. Henry Lassies & LadsJustin Albers, Cassellla BuckeyesTaylor Hesse, Mendon Blue RibbonKeith Wendel, Country CousinsCarlee Kremer, Sewers & GrowersTori Sevier, T & C FriendsCaleb Luthman, Rainbow Connectors

Market Pen Kari Koesters, Cassella BuckeyesKeith Wendel, Country CousinsTaylor Hesse, Mendon Blue RibbonP.J. Wyatt, Country CousinsKendra Pease, Mercer Choice LivestockMarissa Spoltman, Sewers & GrowersRyan Hesse, Mendon Blue RibbonBrook Albers, Sewers & Growers

Brood PenRachel Hesse, Mendon Blue RibbonKari Koesters, Cassella BuckeyesMarissa Spoltman, Sewers & GrowersKeith Wendel, Country CousinsBethanie Christman, Happy Hearts

Rabbit Showmanship

First YearKatie Hoenie, HopewellAshley Lochtefeld, Barnyard CenterLauren Stammen, St. Henry Lassies & LadsRyan Hesse, Mendon Blue RibbonJustin Albers, Cassella BuckeyesAshley Robinson, Washington Winners

JuniorTaylor Hesse, Mendon Blue RibbonLaura Barrett, HopewellDalton Smith, HopewellNathan Robinson, Washington WinnersBethanie Christman, Happy HeartsJeremy Gruss, Country CousinsAva Stucke, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

IntermediateRenee Robinson, Washington WinnersRyan Lochtefeld, Country CousinsCaleb Luthman, Rainbow ConnectorsJosie Luthman, Rainbow ConnectorsLeah Dues, St. Henry Lassies & Lads SeniorKari Koesters, Cassella BuckeyesAlli Luthman, Rainbow ConnectorsRachel Hesse, Mendon Blue RibbonRachel Luthman, Rainbow ConnectorsMarissa Splotman, Sewers & GrowersLandon Brehm, Rockford ThriftyKatlin Robinson, Washington Winners

ProfessionalAmanda Lochtefeld, Country CousinsCaleb Luthman, Rainbow Connectors

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Dairy - Senior DivisionEric Brockman, Philothea Bustlers, Best in ClassZach Guggenbiller, Barnyad Boosters, Best in Class

Horse Project Skillathon - Junior DivisionPaige Matthews, Barnyard CenterTaylor Siefring, Trailblazers

Horse Project Skillathon - Senior DivisionMadison Rose, Dogs R Us

Poultry Project Skillathon - Junior DivisionNathan Robinson, Washington Winners, Best in Class

Poultry Project Skillathon - Senior DivisionIssac Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads, Best in ClassCarmen Meyer, Sewers & Growers, Best in Class

Rabbit Project Skillathon - Junior Division

Rabbit Project Skillathon - Intermediate Division

Rabbit Project Skillathon - Senior Division

Sheep Project Skillathon - Junior DivisionBen Post, Washington Winners, Best in Class

Sheep Project Skillathon - Intermediate DivisionJoel Weitz, Barnyard Center, Best in Class

Sheep Project Skillathon - Senior DivisionRIggs Florence, Washington Winners, Best in Class

Swine Project Skillathon - Junior DivisionSeth King, St. Henry Lassies & Lads, Best in ClassJared Rindler, St. Henry Lassies & Lads, Best in ClassKyle Lochtefeld, Barnyard Center, Best in ClassBrett Schwieterman, Washington Winners, Best in Class

Swine Project Skillathon - Intermediate DivisionRay Siefring, Fort Pioneers, Best in Class

Swine Project Skillathon - Senior DivisionZach Siefring, St. Henry FFA, Best in ClassDerek Heinrichs, Buckeye 88, Best in Class

Swine Market Show Lightweight Class 1 BarrowsThomas Klosterman, Philothea HustlersKaleb Timmerman Ft. Recovery FFA

Lightweight Class 2 BarrowsKegan Timmerman, Fort PioneersThomas Klosterman, Philothea HustlersAmy Timmerman, Fort Pioneers

Class 1 BarrowsEmily Evers, Cassella BuckeyesTaylor Homan, Sewers & GrowersCole Lochtefeld, Barnyard CenterBrooke Knapke, Mercer Choice LivestockRyan Vagedes, Philothea Hustlers

Class 2 BarrowsJacey King, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

Ashley Siefring, St. Henry Lassies & LadsJack Homan, Buckeye 88’sAusin Meier, Cassella BuckeyesBrandon Broering, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

Class 3 BarrowsKara Evers, Cassella BuckeyesClayton Bruggeman, Barnyard BoosterAshley Siefring, St. Henry Lassies & LadsJack Homan, Buckeye 88’sCollin Fleck, Buckeye 88’s

Class 4 BarrowsKandace Eichenauer, HopewellMikayla Rauch, Mercer Choice LivestockTracy Fortkamp, Fort PioneersKyle Lochtefeld, Barnyard CenterZachary Siefring, St. Henry FFA

Class 5 BarrowsJason Homan, St.Henry Lassies & LadsSamantha Tobe, Fort PioneersDuane Leugers, Buckeye 88’sKelly Rose, St. Henry Lassies & LadsAdam Kremer, Buckeye 88’s

Class 6 BarrowsBrittany Muhlenkamp, Mercer Choice LivestockDustin Grieshop, Cassella BuckeyesKristen Dahlinghaus, Sewers and GrowersJustin Rose, St. Henry Lassies & LadsSeth King, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

Class 7 BarrowsTori Sevier, T&CZachary Siefring, St. Henry FFARose Flore, HopewellAndrea Lennartz, Ft. Pioneers/Ft. Recovery FFA Michaela Siefring, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

Class 8 BarrowsKabe Eichenauer, HopewellGina Boeckman, Philothea HustlersTaylor Ahlers, Lassies & LadsBrett Schwieterman, Washington WinnersAlison Tobe, Fort Pioneers

Class 9 BarrowsKolton Jutte, Mercer Choice LivestockKent Jutte, Mercer Choice LivestockKelly Rose, St. Henry Lassies & LadsCody Boeckman, Philothea HustlersTori Sevier, T & C Friends

Class 1 GiltsDerek Knapke, Philothea HustlersAaron Post, St. Henry FFADylan Homan, Cassella BuckeyesKyle Knapke, Mercer Choice LivestockRyan Lochtefeld, Barnyard Center

Class 2 GiltsAndrew Kremer, Buckeye 88’sGina Boeckman, Philothea BustlersAllison Bruggeman, Barnyard BoosterBrooke Knapke, Mercer Choice LivestockJared Pleiman, Rainbow Commectors

Class 3 GiltsAustin Meier, Cassella BuckeyesAlyssa Adams, Washington WinnersCollin Fleck, Buckeye 88’sRandy Albers, St. Henry Lassies & LadsMax Siefring, Philothea Hustlers

Class 4 GiltsJustin Rose, St. Henry Lassies & LadsAndrew Kremer, Buckeye 88’sKendra Tobe, Ft. Recovery FFAJason Homan, St. Henry Lassies & LadsRyan Halterman, Philothea Hustlers

Class 5 GiltsTyler Siefring, Philothea HustlersCraig Dues, Philothea HustlersMegan Klosterman, Rainbow ConnectorsTyler Fleck, Buckeye 88’sCole Lochtefeld, Barnyard Center

Class 6 GiltsTaylor Ahlers, St. Henry Lassies & ladsTyler Siefring, Philothea HustlersKurt Fortkamp, Fort PioneersClayton Bruggeman, Barnyard BoosterTaylor Homan, Sewers & Growers

Class 7 GiltsKandace Eichenauer, HopewellBridget Dues, Philothea HustlersAlison Tobe, Fort PioneersKendra Kremer, Sewers & GrowersKyle Lochtefeld, Barnyard Center

Class 8 GiltsPaige Matthews, Barnyard CenterKent Jutte, Mercer Choice LivestockRyan Halterman, Philothea HustlersBrittany Muhlenkamp, Mercer Chioce LivestockJared Rindler, St. Henry

Lassies & Lads

Class 9 GiltsSeth King, St.Henry Lassies & LadsBridget Dues, Philothea HustlersCraig Dues, Philothea HustlersKolton Jutte, Mercer Choice LivestockLogan Bruggeman, Barnyard BoosterJacey King, St. Henry Lassies & LadsBrad Rindler, St. Henry FFADerek Heinrichs, Buckeye 88’sMiles Geurkink, Barnyard BoosterSamantha Tobe, Fort PioneersBrian Lennartz, Fort PioneersMitchell Franzer, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

Grand Champion BarrowBrittany Muhlenkamp

Reserve Grand Champion BarrowKandace Eichenauer

Grand Champion GiltTaylor Ahlers

Reserve Grand Champion GiltTyler Siefring

Overall Grand Champion SwineTaylor Ahlers

Overall Grand Reserve Champion SwineBrittany Muhlenkamp

SwineShowmanship

Clayton Bruggeman, Barnyard BoostersKendra Kremer, Sewers & GrowersKristen Dahlinghaus, Sewers & GrowersMikayla Rauch, Mercer Choice LivestockAustin Harner, Mercer Choice Livestcok

Class 1 -IntermediateRose Vagedes, Philothea HustlersJustin Rose, St. Henry Lassies & LadsMicahela Siefring, St. Henry Lassies & LadsLogan Bruggeman, Barnyard BoosterAdam Kremer, Buckeye 88’s

Class 1 - JuniorBrett Schwieterman, Washington WinnersAllison Bruggeman, Barnyard BoosterRyan Vagedes, Philothea HustlersRachel Post, St. Henry Lassies & LadsShawn Rose, Washington Winners

Class 1 -1st YearAlyssa Adams, Washington WinnersBrandon Broering, St. Henry Lassies & LadsCody Pohlman, Cassella BuckeyesDylan Ranly, Fort PioneersEmily Evers, Cassella Buckeyes

Class 1 - ProfessionalClayton Bruggeman- Senior 1st PlaceBrett Schwieterman, Junior 1st PlaceMIkayla Rauch, Mercer Choice LivestockKelly Rose, St. Henry Lassies & LadsKristen Dahlinghaus, Sewers & GrowersIntermediate 1st place Winner - Rose Vagedes1st Year 1st place Winner - Alyssa Adams

Carcass Results

BarrowBridget Dues, Philothea HustlersJason Homan, St. Henry Lassies & LadsCraig Dues, Philothea HustlersBrad Rindler, St. Henry FFAGina Boeckman, Philothea HustlersKara Evers, Cassella BuckeyesNathan Flore, HopewellCole Lotchtefeld, Barnyard CenterJordan Geier, St. Henry Lassies & LadsSamantha Tobe, Fort Pioneers

GiltBrittany Muhlenkamp, Mercer Choice LivestockRose Flore, HopewellAshley Siefring, St. Henry Lassies & LadsBrandon Rose, Philothea HustlersJacey King, St. Henry Lassies & LadsAdam Kremer, Buckeye 88’sRay Siefring, Fort PioneersSeth King, St. Henry Lassies & LadsCody Boeckman, Philothea HustlersDerek Siefring, Philothea Hustlers

Poultry Market &

Showmanship Grand Champion Production Pen of PoultryLisa Hoenie, Hopewell

Reserve Grand Champion Standard Pen of ProductionLisa Hoenie, Hopewell

Grand Champion Layer & EggsLandon Brehm, Rockford

Thrifty

Reserve Champion Layer & EggsAustin Prenger, Barnyard Center

Layers & Eggs1st place: Landon Brehm, Rockford Thrifty2nd place: Austin Prenger, Barnyard Center3rd place: Carmen Meyers, Sewers & Growers4th place: Cassie Pohlman, Cassella Buckeyes5th place: Kraig Gruss, Country Cousins

Champion Market BroilersAaron Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

Reserve Champion Market BroilersLisa Hoenie, Hopewell

Broilers1st place: Aaron Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads2nd place: Lisa Hoenie, Hopewell3rd place: Katie Hoenie, Hopewell4th place: Ryan McDonough, Washington Winners5th place: Ethan Laffin, Franklin Clovers6th place: Nathan Adams, Barnyard Center7th place: Nathan Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads8th place: Rebecca Phares, Washington Winners9th place: Nicolas Laffin, Franklin Clovers10th place: Mitchel Homan, Mercer Choice Livestock

Grand Champion RoastersLisa Hoenie, Hopewell

Reserve Champion RoastersLance Weirrick, Chatt Chums

Light Roasters1st place: Lance Weirrick, Chatt Chums2nd place: Megan Weirrick, Chatt Chums3rd place: Erin Weirrick, Chatt Chums4th place: Job Beair, Hopewell5th place: Rachel Beair, Hopewell6th place: Aaron Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads7th place: Nicholas Laffin, Franklin Clovers8th place: Elliott Keller, Fort Pioneers9th place: Katie Hoenie, Hopewell10th place: Nathan Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

Heavy Roasters1st place: Lisa Hoenie, Hopewell2nd place: Megan Weirrick, Chatt Chums3rd place: Erin Weirrick, Chatt Chums4th place: Lance Weirrick, Chatt Chums5th place: Rachel Beair, Hopewell6th place: Job Beair, Hopewell

Grand Champion Market TurkeysLisa Hoenie, Hopewell

Reserve Grand Champion Market TurkeysKatie Hoenie, Hopewell

Market Turkeys1st place: Lisa Hoenie, Hopewell2nd place: Katie Hoenie, Hopewell3rd place: Megan Weirrick, Chatt Chums4th place: Austin Heiby, Country Cousins5th place: Lance Weirrick, Chatt Chums

Professional Showmanship1st place: Issac Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads2nd place: Lisa Hoenie, Hopewell3rd place: Caden Hellwarth, Hopewell4th place: Briana Schmitt, Mendon Blue Ribbon5th place: Noelle Schmitt, Mendon Blue Ribbon

Senior Showmanship1st place: Rebecca Phares, Washington Winners2nd place: Nathan Adams, Barnyard Center3rd place: Aaron Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads4th place: Renee Robinson, Washington Winners5th place: Katie Hoenie, Hopewell

Junior Showmanship1st place: Nathan Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads2nd place: Travis Sutter, Fort Pioneers3rd place: Alex Hartings, St. Henry Lassies & Lads4th place: Ethan Laffin, Fort Pioneers5th place: Lauren McDonough, Washington Winners

First Year Showmanship1st place: Philip Diller, Washington Winners2nd place: Josh Keller, Buckeye 88’s3rd place: Kameron Heiser, Barnyard Center4th place: Dale Fullenkamp, Country Cousins5th place: Jordyn Olding, Country Cousins

Superintendent’s AwardBriana Schmitt, Mendon Blue Ribbon

Judge’s AwardsDale Fullenkamp, Country CousinsRebecca Phares, Washington Winners

Poultry PrinceIssac Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

Poultry PrincessCarmen Meyer, Sewers & Growers

Special Interest Funfest

Sewing - Beginner 9-12 yrsCaroline Moorman, Happy HeartsAlyssa Boeckman, HopewellClair Stammen, Coldwater ExplorersErica Stammen, Coldwater ExplorersLauren Wenning, Galaxy Leaders

Sewing - Intermediate 13-14 yrsAshley Lochtefeld, Barnyard CenterCody Freeman, Galaxy Leaders

Creative Arts - Beginner/JrAlyssa Boeckman, HopewellCaleb Suhr, HopewellErica Stammen, Coldwater Explorers, Joshua Applegate, Franklin Clover

Creative Arts - IntermediateAshley Lochtefeld, Barnyard Center

Creative Arts - SrDixie Hucke, Hopewell

First Aid-Beginner/JuniorLauren Wenning, Galaxy LeadersCaleb Suhr, HopewellBrianne Pottkotter, Fort Pioneers Foods-Beginner/JuniorErica Stammen, Coldwater ExplorersAlyssa Boeckman, HopewellNatalie Pottkotter, Fort PioneersCaleb Suhr, HopewellBrianna Wenning, Galaxy LeadersCaoline Moorman, Happy HeartsLauren Wenning, Galaxy Leaders Foods-IntermediateCody Freeman, Galaxy LeadersAshley Lochtefeld, Barnyard Center

Woodworking-Beginner/JuniorTyler Applegate, Franklin CloversCaroline Moorman, Happy HeartsBrainna Wenning, Galaxy LeadersJoshua Applegate, Franklin Clovers

Woodworking-IntermediateErica Stammen, Coldwater ExplorersAshley Lochtefeld, Barnyard Center

Shooting Sports - Beginner/JuniorNatalie Pottkotter, Fort PioneersClair Stammen, Coldwater ExplorersJoshua Applegate, Franklin CloverTyler Applegate, Franklin CloverAshley Lochtefeld, Barnyard CenterLauren McDonough, Washington WinnersCarolyn Moorman, Fort PioneersErica Stammen, Coldwater ExplorersBrianna Pottkotter, Fort PioneersRyan McDonough, Washington Winners

Shooting Sports - Senior Sam Phares, Washington WinnersCody Freeman, Galaxy Leaders

Team Demonstrations Best Junior: Jessica Giere; Coldwater Explorers

Best 1st Year: Clair Stammen; Coldwater Explorers

Best Intermediate/Senior: Cody Freeman; Galaxy Leaders

Best Junior Team: Amber Freeman; Galaxy LeadersBrianna Wenning; Galaxy Leaders

Best Senior Team: Hanna Tumbusch; Coldwater ExplorersErica Stammen; Coldwater Explorers

Sheep Showmanship

1st Year ShowmanshipMolly Post, Washington Winners

Junior ShowmanshipKaden Will, Barnyard BoostersKaston Eichenauer, HopewellMason Will, Barnyard BoostersBen Post, Washington WinnersWhitney Will, Barnyard BoostersAshley Post, Washington

WinnersMakenzie Fennig, Hopewell

Intermediate ShowmanshipDavis Will, Barnyard BoostersJoel Weitz, Barnyard CenterSierra Harris, HopewellJordan Pease, Philothea HustlersSam Phares, Washington WinnersKendra Fennig, HopewellTravis Petersen, Washington Winners

Senior ShowmanshipKaleb Huser, Galaxy LeadersKirsten Fennig, HopewellKerry Jutte, Mercer Choice LivestockKendra Pease, Mercer Choice LivestockKeith Pease, Mercer Choice LivestockSeth Stammen, Coldwater ExplorersMIkayla Rauch, Mercer Choice LivestockRachel Hesse, Mendon Blue RibbonTIm Droesch, Buckeye 88’s

Professional ShowmanshipKarissa Will, Barnyard BoostersAlyssa Muhlenkamp, Mercer Choice LivestockDavis Will, Barnyard BoostersJoel Weitz, Barnyard CenterKaleb Huser, Galaxy Leaders, Kirsten Fennig, HopewellKandace Eichenauer, HopewellSierra Harris, HopewellAshley Post, Washington Winners

Cloverbud Participants

Connor Adams, Hopewell 4-HNathan Albers, Barnyard CenterHaley Alig, Philothea HustlersRose Axe, Franklin CloversMakena Bockman, Hopewell 4-HAaron Broering, Cassella BuckeyesAbby Broering, St. Henry Lassies & LadsMegan Broering, St. Henry Lassies & LadsTrent Broering St. Henry Lassies & LadsJanel Bruns, Philothea HustlersBrianna Christmasn, Philothea HustlersBrice Christman, Philothea HustlersMichael Crites, Barnyard CenterBenjamin Eversman, Barnyard CenterBlake Findley, Philothea HustlersLaney Finke, Washington WinnersNicole Franck, Cassella BuckeyesNorma Fullenkamp, Country CousinsLuke Garman, St. Henry Lassies & LadsLea Grieshop, St. Henry Lassies & LadsDerek Hart, Washington WinnersShelby Hart, Washington WinnersJohn Hartings, St. Henry Lassies & LadsLauren Hartings, St. Henry Lassies & LadsCaden Heindel, Rockford ThriftyMadalyn Heindel, Rockford ThriftyClara Hellwarth, Hopewell 4-HEvan Homan, Cassella BuckeyesHannah Homan, St. henry Lassies & LadsFaith Jacobs, Washington WinnersMadison Jacobs, Washington WinnersAvery Kremer, Galaxy LeadersOlivia Lange, St. Henry Lassies & LadsLand Langenkamp, Barnyard CenterOwen Lefeld, St. Henry Lassies & LadsJohn Linn, Washington WinnersRose Linn, Washington WinnersHope Mann, Galaxy LeadersCourtney May, Philothea HustlersMacy May, Philothea HustlersAustin McAfee, T & C FriendsChloe McNeilan, Franklin CloversDarren Meier, Cassella BuckeyesGrant Meier, Cassella BuckeyesHanna Meier, Cassella BuckeyesBenjamin Mescher, Cassella BuckeyesAlex Meyer, Philothea HustlersNathan Meyer, Philothea HustlersOlivia Milligan, Country CousinsLuke Ontrop, Philothea HustlersShane Ontrop, Philothea HustlersPeyton Otte, Cassella BuckeyesEmma Poeppleman, T & C FriendsErica Post, Washington WinnersClaire Puthoff, St. Henry Lassies & LadsSamantha Knapke, Washington WinnersCeelia Schaadt, Carthagena HoneybeesDerek Schmidt, Cassella BuckeyesBrianna Siefring, St. henry Lassies & LadsLogan Smith, Hopewell 4-HBrooklyn Steinlage, St. Henry Lassies & LadsEli Tobe, Philothea HustlersNolan Tobe, Philothea HustlersLauren Vagedes, Philothea HustlersDrew Wagner, Hopewell 4-HJack Wagner, Hopewell 4-HLane Weirrick. Chatt Chums

Rabbit Showmanship

Cont.Kari Koesters, Cassella BuckeyesKatie Hoenie, Hopewell 4-HRenee Robinson, Washington Winners

SkillathonBeef - Junior DivisionTaylor Muhlenkamp, Mercer Choice Livestock, Best in ClassJohn Hoenie, Hopewell, Best in ClassAndrew Meyer, Mercer County Jr. Cattle Association, Best in Class

Beef - Intermediate DivisionPaige Siefring, Mercer County Jr. Association, Best in Class

Beef - Senior DivisionLisa Hoenie, Best in ClassSeth Houstanings, Hopewell, Best in ClassDerek Knapke, Philothea Hustlers, Best in ClassBrooke Knapke, Mercer Choice LIvestock, Best in Class

Dairy - Junior DivisionBen Schmitmeyer, Philothea Hustlers, Best in Class

Dairy - Intermediate DivisionHeather Mescher, Sewers and Growers, best in ClassJay Uhlenhake, Philothea Hustlers, Best in ClassLoren Hein, Buckeye 88, Best in Class

Dog- Senior DivisionRobyn Butz, Dogs R Us, Best in Class

Dog - Junior DivisionAshley Tobe, Happy Hearts, Best in Class

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SATURDAY, MAY 15TH

WE TAKE GREAT PRIDE IN SALUTINGALL OF THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HAVE

SERVED OUR COUNTRY!

SATURDAY, MAY 15TH

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CelinaAmerican

Legion~ POST 210 ~

2510 State Route 703, Celina419-586-6478 • FAX: 419-586-1779

www.alpost210.com

Fort RecoveryVFW

~ UNIT 6515 ~Commander, Kenneth Lamm

Casey Jones

419-586-4046

Join us for Saturday

& Sunday Breakfast

R E S T A U R A N TR E S T A U R A N T

HirschfeldLifting, Inc.

CELINA, OHIOHydraulic Crane Service Office: 419-586-7599

MobileBryan: 419-852-2182Donna: 419-852-2199

RISHPLUMBING, INC.

PLUMBING IS OUR BUSINESS!

~ NEW INSTALLATION ~

Owned & Operated By Mark and Mike Gruss

OH LIC #28130

ChickasawVFW~ #9019 ~Commander,Ralph Liette

CelinaEagles Lodge

~ #1291 ~

On The Lake

St. HenryAmerican Legion,Auxiliary & Sons

~ UNIT 648 ~American Legion Commander, Bill Freisthler

Auxiliary President, Elaine GrubeSAL Commander, Jim Lefeld

COOPERFARMS

FORT RECOVERY, OHIO

419-375-4116

HogenkampFUNERAL HOME

COLDWATER, ST. HENRY & MINSTER

Lehman-Hogenkamp-DzendzelFUNERAL HOME

CELINA, OHIO

www.hogenkampfh.com

~ SINCE 1874 ~CARRIAGEWERKES

Specializing In Collisions ~ Foreign & Domestic

421 N. EASTERN AVE., ST. HENRY, OHIO 419-678-4530

ColdwaterKnights ofColumbus

~ COUNCIL #1991 ~Kevin Hess, Grand Knight

Ron Wellman, Deputy Grand Knight

Maria SteinAmerican

Legion~ UNIT 571 ~

Mike Mescher, President

120 Harvest Drive Coldwater, OH

419-678-3909

We Salute All Our Armed Forces!

ColdwaterAmerican

Legion~ POST 470 ~

Commander, Ron Stachler

EicharDeCurtins

VFW~ POST 5713 ~

Bob Howell, Commander

We are forever grateful foryour service to our great nation!

JOHN E.

BRUNSMERCER COUNTY COMMISSIONER

PAID FOR BY BRUNS FOR COMMISSIONER, JENNY BRUNS, TREASURER, 3891 TOWNSHIP LINE ROAD, FORT RECOVERY, OHIO 45846

1950 HAVEMANN ROAD, CELINA, OHIO

419-586-3777

Compliments of

JERRY LAFFINMERCER COUNTY COMMISSIONER

• Friend Of Agriculture• Road-Bridges-Sewers

• Balance Budget• Strong Economic

Development

We’re Your Local ConnectionTo The World

419-942-2222

THE MERCER COUNTY

CHRONICLE124 West Main Street, Coldwater, Ohio

419-678-2324News From Your Hometown Area

BANQUETFACILITIESAVAILABLE

BEERNOW

AVAILABLE

AUCTIONEER & REAL ESTATE BROKER

Have Fun at the Fair!

TOM ROBBINS

3766 Miller Road, Celina, Ohio • 419-586-4313www.tomrobbinsauctions.com

See you at the 2012 Fair!

2102 W. Second St., P.O. Box 837, Marion, IN

(765) 662-9911 (800) 327-9887

Brenda Gilman Joe Gill Greg Freck Dee Keeley Connie Austin

Farm Credit’s had a focus on farmers and rural America for 90 years. Let us put generations of experience to work for you.

� Loans and leases � Real Estate, farm mortgages � Equipment, operating needs � Crop and life insurance � Construction, Rural Home or Lot Loans

Cooperative roots run deep. Agricultural Heritage

Call Scott LaGuire, Josh Evers & Mark Tangeman

419-586-4229

1225 IRMSCHER BLVD., CELINA, OHIOOffering Home, Lot, Farm & Equipment Loans

Thanks For A Great Fair!

KEMMLERORTHOPAEDICCENTER

KEMMLERORTHOPAEDICCENTER* Excellence In Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine

ACROSS FROM MCDONALDS ~ BY APPOINTMENT ~

JAMES E. KEMMLER, M.D.DARBY WEHRLEY, D.P.M.

JACKSON TRACTORS

DOING WHAT IT TAKES TO MAKE IT WORK AGAIN

Heavy Equipment Repair and RentalState Route 29 West • Celina, OH 45822

419-586-1681Specializing In:

Heavy Equipment Repair • Line BoringWelding • Hydraulic Cylinder Repair, Etc.Portable Welding • Engine & Transmission

• Undercarriage Rebuilding5139 MONROE ROAD, CELINA, OHIO 45822

Photos from the Fair

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To Everyone Who Participated In The Mercer

County Banner Fair!

231 E. Main St. P.O. Box 330

St. Henry , OH 45883

(800) 482-3001

www.sthenrybank.com

Member FDIC

We Salute The Mercer County Junior Farm Program

COOPER FARMS

FORT RECOVERY, OHIO • 419-375-4116

WHOLESALE VENDING419-586-2428 • 419-586-7970530 SCHUNCK ROAD, CELINA, OHIOTOLL FREE 800-776-6182 CIGARETTES • CIGARS

TOBACCO • CONFECTIONS PAPER SUPPLIES • FOUNTAIN SUPPLIES

CONDIMENTS • SUNDRIESOFFICE COFFEE • MANUAL FOOD • COMPLETE VENDING SERVICE

McKirnan Brothers, Celina’ s complete vending company, has been serving its customers for over 50 years. With an unmatched record for dependability, McKirnan offers a total line of factory, school and office services, including manual and automatic food systems, as well as office coffee.

The wholesale department provides retailers with paper and fountain supplies, tobacco products, condiments, sundries and confections.

COLDWATERANIMAL CLINICLarge & Small Animal Medical,

Grooming & Boarding110 HARVEST DRIVE, COLDWATER, OHIO

419-678-4071CALL FOR APPOINTMENT &

24 HR. EMERGENCYDan J. Hellwarth, DVM

Urban M. Seger, DVM • Bret Rochotte, DVMKim Fothofer, DVM • Chris Daniel, DVM

WELCOME TO THE FAIR!Stop In

& Visit Us At

The Celina Moose Lodge Located

At 1120 East

Market Street On

The Lake!

WE’LL SEE YOU THERE!

VISIT FREEDOM DAY’S PICNICJuly 2, 3 & 4 At Celina’s Lake Shore Drive

The Moose Is A Proud Co-Sponsor To This Event!

Brothers offers a

Have A “GREAT” & Safe4th Of July Weekend!

Dave KaiserMercer County Treasurer

Congratulations to allFair Participants!

Paid by David Kaiser,481 Bernard Ave., St. Henry, OH 45883

THE MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE-FAIR WRAP-UP

JERRY LAFFINMERCER COUNTYCOMMISSIONER

PAID FOR BY JERRY LAFFIN

Thanks For A Great Fair!

1140 Fort Recovery-Minster Road • Fort Recovery, Ohio

419-375-4435

Solid WasteManagement

District

Congratulations All Fair Participants!

Mercer County

Solid WasteManagement

District220 West Livingston Street, Rm A230Celina, Ohio 45822

419-586-3695solidwaste@mercercountyohio.org

Congratulations Fair Exhibitors!

SEITZ ELECTRIC, INC.Farm & Residential Wiring

Authorized Dealer of Mix Mill • Aqua Blast & Winco GeneratorDiamond Egg Packer~ Hershey/Big Dutchman

419-925-52065695 Depweg Road, Celina, Ohio

Steve Seitz, Owner

419-678-22673971Burkettsville-St. Henry Road, Coldwater, Ohio

HELENA AGRONOMICCENTER

We’re yourconveniencestore and awhole lotmore!

219 North Wayne, Fort Recovery, Ohio419-375-2534

Congratulations To All Fair Winners!

Thanks to all the exhibitors!

W.H.Dick & Sons

HellwarthFUNERAL HOME

Celina Mendon

10120 W. VERSAILLES RD.COVINGTON, OH 43311

1961 KENTNER RD.BOTKINS, OH 45306

VISIT OUR WEB SITE: applefarmservice.com

www.kinze.com

PROUD SPONSORS OF THE MERCER COUNTY FAIR JR. LIVESTOCK AUCTIONThe NEW Kinze

3600 Bulk Fill2011 Model

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THIS ADVERTISING SPACE COULD BE YOURS!

HirschfeldLifting,

CELINA, OHIO

Hydraulic Crane Service Office: 419-586-7599Mobile: Bryan: 419-852-2182 • Donna: 419-852-2199

HirschfeldLifting, Inc.

CELINA, OHIO

Hydraulic CraneServiceOffice:419-586-7599

Mobile:Bryan: 419-852-2182Donna: 419-852-2199

Mercer Landmark, Inc.

ST. HENRY • ROCKFORDCHATTANOOGA

CELINA • CHICKASAWNEW WESTON • COLDWATER

CW SERVICE

Congratulations To All 4-H Clubs!

LANDMARK®

2961 St. Rt. 219 • Coldwater • 419-942-1300Buyer Of Sheep, Goats & Hogs

Coldwater Young Farmers Association

Proud Supporters of the FFA!

310 N. Second St. Coldwater

419-678-4821

620 Hardin StreetColdwater, Ohio 45828

FILMS INC.Engineer. Create. Perform.

BENANZER NURSERY, INC.Complete Landscaping Service

FRED & JOSH RIETHMAN2 Miles South of Coldwater on St. Rt. 118

St. Henry, Ohio

419-678-3103

A community of friends100 Don Desch Drive • Coldwater, Ohio

www.briarwood-village.comHEATING

& COOLINGHEATING

& COOLING

5215 STATE ROUTE 118, COLDWATER, OHIO

419-678-4811

911 North Second Street, Coldwater, Ohio419-678-4877

209 W. NORTH STREET, COLDWATER, OHIO

419-678-2642

HAIR EXPRESSIONS& TANNING

Hemmelgarnand Sons, Inc.

3763 Philothea RoadColdwater, Ohio419-678-2351

116 S. First Street, Coldwater, Ohio

419-678-2612Complete Automotive Repair

24 Hour Wrecker Service

JOHNSON MECHANICAL, INC.

RESIDENTIAL & COMMERCIAL 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE

419-678-8102400 HARDIN STREET, COLDWATER, OHIO

Call Your “Bud” In The Business About Sales & Service...

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Welding Supplies & RentalLEFELD

Thank You... To All Who Have Supported And VolunteeredTheir Time And Effort During These 50 Years!

MercerLandmarkColdwater Branch

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BURKETTSVILLE - ST. MARYS

ThePeoples Bank

Co.

Member FDIC - Equal Housing Lender

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See you at the Picnic!

Need Cash?Just drive in to our convenient ATM at

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~~~250 W. Greenville Rd.,

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Great Food. Good Neighbor.

You Are Invited To The Pre-Picnic Party Friday Night!

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CELINA101 Grand Lake Road

419-586-1848

COLDWATER

419-678-1124

ST. MARYS1206 Indiana Avenue

419-394-8833

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HELENA AGRONOMICCENTER DE RUIJTER INT USA

120 Harvest Drive • Coldwater419-678-3909

Have Fun At The Coldwater Community Picnic!

MEMBER FDIC

3971 Burkettsville-St. Henry Road, Coldwater, Ohio

Coldwater Animal Clinic

Dr. Dan J. Hellwarth • Dr. Urban Seger •Dr. Bret Rochotle • Dr. Kim Forthofer • Dr. Chris Daniel

• Groomer - Elaine Ebbing110 Harvest Drive, Coldwater

419-678-4071

Bob Knapke

Tony Gonzalez

Financial Advisors

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Securities and investment advisory services offered through FSC Securities Corporation, member of FINRA/SIPC and a registered investment advisor. Independent Capital Management is not affiliated with FSC Securities Corporation or registered as a broker-dealer or investment advisor.

PORTABLE & SHOPSPECIAL ATTENTIONTO BREAKDOWNS!

PRESIDENTSTEVE VORE

• COMMERCIAL WELDING & FABRICATION •• SPECIALIZED WELDING & BRAZING •

(ALUMINUM & STAINLESS STEEL)PHONE (419) 375-4087 3234 ST. RT. 49N, BOX 37FAX (419) 375-2466 FORT RECOVERY, OH 45846

vores@bright.net

VORES WELDING & STEEL INC.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS!

An Authorized Case IH Dealer

Hull Brothers, Inc.520 East Boundary Street • P.O. Box 634

Fort Recovery, Ohio 45846hullbros@bright.net

Tel: 419-375-2827 Tel: 800-336-8279www.hullbros.com

Mercer County Fair...A celebration of our agricultural heritage and an opportunity to socialize with friends, family and neighbors.

Congratulations to all participants in the Junior and Senior Fair!

State Senator

Keith FaberPaid for by the Friends of Faber, Dale Schwieterman, Treasurer,7706 State Route 703, Celina, Ohio 45822

Mercer County Dairy Association

Proud Supporter Of

4-H!

K & LTractor Sales, Inc.

1737 State Route 49Fort Recovery, Ohio

Ph:419-375-2330 Fx.419-375-4782

5373 State Route 29Celina, Ohio 45822

Toll Free: 866-438-8368 / Local: 419-586-3610 Fax: 419-584-0949

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WINGFEST

$50 FAMILY CAMPING SPECIAL CALL THE MERCER COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS FOR

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Abigail Pleiman, I Spy In the Kitchen Ashley Klosterman, Tops for Tweens Ashley Tobe, Vet Science 2 Ben Post, Basic Archery Bobby Huser, Radio Controlled Vehicles Brad Giere, Rockets Away (bottle type)

Caden Hellwarth, Creative Arts, Senior Caleb Suhr, Food & Fitness For Fun Caroline Moorman, Fast Break for Breakfast Clarissa Krogman, First Aid in Action, Junior Collin Rindler, Ohio Birds

Dakota Hucke, Self Determined Rocketry, Shooting Sports - Hunting, Shooting Sports - Shogun Daryin Kremer, Shooting Devin Grieshop, Investigating Electricity

Dixie Hucke, Outer Layers, Exploring Our Insect World I, Finishing Up - Unit 4 Elizabeth Diller, Nailing It Together, Senior Ellie Fullenkamp, Shooting

Emily Bruns, Creative Arts, Junior Emily Long, Yeast Breads Eric Lochtefeld, Robotisc Probe, Junior & Senior Erica Stammen, Cake Decorating, Junior Grace Knapke, Scrapbooking Isaac Wendel, Rope, Junior

Jacob Klosterman, Science, Fun with Flight Jennifer Klenke, Star Spangled Foods Jessica Giere, Party Planner Joshua Hoenie, Crank it Up Julie Tobe, Pathways to Culinary Success Kaitlin Meyer, Magic of Electricity

Kara Brockman, Advanced Self Determined Woodworking Project

Katherine Schwieterman,

Shopping Savvy - Intermediate

Kayla Lennartz, Let’s Explore the Outdoor 1, Junior Kierstin Siefring, Designing Interiors, Senior

Lauren Bruns, 4-H Quilt Project

Lauren Wenning,

Outstanding Clothing Award

Leanna Wolters, Staying Healthy, Junior

Lisa Hamberg, Clothes for High School & College

Lisa Hoenie, On the Cutting Edge Luke Knapke, Making the Cut, Junior

Mandy Schmitmeyer, Frugal Fashion Matt Kahlig, Measuring Up, Junior

Monica Fullenkamp,

Scrapbooking, Senior

Monica Hemmelgarn,

Food and Fitness,

Choices for You

Nathan Bertke, Nailing it

Together, Junior

Rebecca Phares, Let’s Bake Quick Breads Robert Osterloh, Warm It Up Ross Homan, You’re The Chef Sam Phares, Shooting Sports, Pistol

Samantha Fritz, Fun With Clothes Seth Fullenkamp, Measuring Up, Junior Shelby Giere, Sew Fun Troy Bruggeman, Money Fun-damentals Wyatt Peterson, Robotics, Next Technology

Congratulations to all Fair Participants!