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When the Pilgrims held their first Thanksgiving celebration, it wasn’t a new idea, it was a new setting. On a strange shore, barely settled and surrounded by dangers, but grateful for the bounty God provided, they found a way to say thanks to Him. Wherever we are, whatever our circumstances, He provides. Take time this week to say “Thank you, God”. Worship with family and friends and honor that first Thanksgiving celebration.

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by Betty Lou Denney/Hall Fort Recovery’s former

veterinarian, Dr. Tim Barman, gave a great presentation on his large display of antique tools at the Fort Recovery Library recently. The good doctor said he got started with this large collection about 25 years ago when his grandfa-ther Barman gave him a barn builder’s mallet and a folding ruler. The good doctor has purchased tools from sales, flea markets or anywhere he can find something different, including tools that people have given him through the years. His father-in-law, Herman Muhlenkamp, gave him a tool from the Moorman Company, where he worked for many years as a salesper-son. Many companies gave out tool sets or wrenches as advertising.

Doctor Barman comments that many people collect old tools and collections can be

done in many ways. He pre-fers the “odd ball things”, and has tools from many different trades. Many barn building tools were shown, along with tools from the Coopers Trade (Barrel Makers). Leather cut-ting tools that had the ability to make the fancy design onto the leather were decorative in themselves. Many people made their own tools from other tools that were worn out. Files made a great tool to refashion into something else. A real pride of Dr. Barman is the snake that he had crafted from an old rasp by one of the crafters at the recent Civil War reenactment at the Fort.

A tool used to neuter young roosters, capons, was left at the vet office when he purchased the office in 1974. Other tools from the medical profession were a drill from the Civil War days, used to drill into the skull to relieve pressure to the brain, and an amputation saw. Dentist

tools, bleeders from the old days, were a scary display. Some early day devices from the police departments were also in his collection.

Another treasure of Doctor Tim’s is a “plumb bob” from Guatemala that his wife gave him for Christmas that she had purchased when they were there on a mission trip.

The librarians did not rec-ognize a tool common to their trade, used to bind books.

The big contest for the evening was to guess the name of a tool used to stir and break up brown sugar that was stored in a barrel. Rosie Zehringer, after some clues by the doctor, was given the prize for getting the “devil” part of the name, called a Sugar Devil.

Maurice Grieshop ended the entertaining evening by playing a short selection on a harmonica that Dr. Tim had given him from a box of tools that he had purchased.

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Photo by Roy Hall

Coldwater State Semi-Final Football ticketsColdwater will be selling State Semi-Final Football

playoff tickets as follows: November 25 and 26 at Westown Shell Station, November 27 at the High School from 10 a.m. until Noon; Cost of all Presale Tickets are $8, all gate tickets are $10. Coldwater gets a portion of presale only! Coldwater will meet Frederickstown on November 27 at 7 p.m. at Columbus DeSales High School. Directions will be available when you get your tickets.

Christian TV station WTLW (TV-44), based in Lima, will air a program on November 26 featur-ing the presentation of the first John Reed Memorial Award. According to WTLW’s Sports Director, Andy Lynch, that evening’s broadcast, scheduled to air at 10 p.m., will include a pre-taped presentation of the award by Ohio State University head football coach Jim Tressel to an area coach, selected by a 7-member panel.

In addition, the show will talk with a few of the nominees, as well as the winner. The show also plans to look back at some of Reed’s final messages to his community.

The panel was comprised of Reed’s son, David, as well as TV-44 staff and management.

TV-44 can be seen locally on Hometown Cable’s channel 14 and on Time Warner’s channel 13 in Celina, channel 4 in St. Marys and channel 10 in Rockford.

WTLW to air presentation of first John Reed Memorial Award

Area Cash for Cans par-ticipating businesses met recently with CALL Food Pantry manager Tim Clutter to kick off the second annu-al event to benefit the local pantry.

The pub-lic is invited to drop off nonper-ishable items for the needy, and the participating dealer-ships will, in turn, make a cash donation based on the value of the items collected.

Last year, the Cash for Cans businesses collected and donated over $3,000 in

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Most everyone has turkey on the brain this time of year. One area family has thought about turkeys for more than 70 years.

Cooper Farms has been part of the com-munity since 1938 when Virgil and Virginia Cooper began with about 300 turkeys. Today, the business is run by the second generation of Coopers, siblings Jim, Dianne and Gary. It produces 14.5 million turkeys a year.

An estimated 46 million turkeys will be consumed on Thanksgiving. However, that will not be the only turkey Americans eat all year. More than 300 million turkeys are con-sumed in America each year. This is enough for one bird or about 18 pounds of turkey per person.

“Obviously the single biggest demand for turkeys is the holiday season. It might seem a little confusing but the biggest demand in general is actually June to September. There is about a 25-percent increase in turkey consumption in the summer. The industry believes that is because people like to eat lighter in the summer-turkey sandwiches, turkey salads, turkey burgers, turkey hot dogs, all different types of products,” Cooper Farms Chief Operating Officer Gary Cooper said.

Cooper Farms meets this year-round

demand by producing about 280,000 poults (baby turkeys) a week and about 60 million pounds of turkey meat each year. This con-tinuous production method is very different than the production style in the early days of Cooper Farms.

“When my father started and when I was a kid, you would hatch turkeys in the spring, grow them in the summer, process them in the fall and sell them for Thanksgiving and Christmas. You could shut down for the win-ter because people didn’t eat turkey deli meats or burgers back then,” Cooper said.

Cooper Farms still takes turkeys through the whole process, from hatching to process-ing. Today, it is done on a much larger scale. Of the 14.5 million poults produced at Cooper Farms each year, 7 million hens (female tur-keys) and 2.5 million toms (male turkeys) are immediately sold to other producers, which leaves about 5 million toms for Cooper Farms to raise and process.

“It takes 28 days for an egg to hatch, 142 days (20 weeks) to raise the turkey to 44 pounds, about 2-3 days to process and 2-3 days to get it to the store. From farm to fork it is about a 24-25 week or six-month process,” Cooper said. Linda Kahlig, whose family raises turkeys for Cooper

Farms, adjusts the watering tanks in one of the two finish-ing barns on their property south of Fort Recovery.

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Coldwater Councilman Robert Fisher reported at the November 22 council meeting on action by the Environmental Committee. The committee met November 15 and looked over a variety of water and waste water proj-ects that will need to be com-pleted in the next few years. Included on that list was automating meter reading, installing backflow valves for cisterns, replacing water lines on North and Plum Street, abandoning unused water wells and looping water lines from Hardin Street to Colletta Drive. Waste water projects include relining and replacing sewer lines and replacing a lawnmower that is used at the sewer plant.

In other business, Council President Doug Bertke said that he has had complaints about cars speeding down Weis Street after school is

dismissed. This is of particu-lar concern due to the daycare facility in the area. Council member Joe Knapschaefer suggested the radar display trailer be parked near the area to let drivers know that the police are aware of the issue and will be monitoring the traffic.

Huwer Well Drilling of Coldwater assisted the water department in cleaning pumps. Village Manager Eric Thomas explained that the cleaning increased efficiency by 40%, near original capac-ity for the 5 year old pumps.

The street department had some issues related to leaf collection. The truck used to pull the leaf machine is run-ning hot. Thomas explained the truck is old, but has low miles and is not used out of town, so replacing it isn’t a priority. However, in addi-tion to the truck problem,

the machine had a switch go, the wheel bearing go out, and the wheel fell off. Thomas added that St. Henry offered use of their machine during these problems, but repairs were made and the equipment is back on the streets.

The contract for Law Director Judy Koesters was renewed, with an increase, from $700 a month to $725. Koesters thanked the council for their continued faith in her services and said the increase was “much appreciated”.

The council read three ordinances on “second read-ing” during the meeting. The ordinances deal with 2011 salaries, an easement on the Wellman property and a street dedication. All three ordinances are expected to pass on final reading at the next council meeting on December 13 at 7 p.m.

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The November 16 meeting was brought to order by Regent Mary Buzard. Opening prayer was led by Chancellor Mary Lou Guilbault and the Pledge of Allegiance was led by the Regent.

Kevin Schulze, St. Henry Youth Ministry Director, talked at the meeting about the programs that are being offered to the youth in the St. Henry Cluster. A ceremony was held to remember the deceased members this past year and over the years within the circle.

The Christmas party will be on December 14 in the St. Henry Church basement, beginning at 6 p.m. for cocktails, dinner at 6:30 p.m. Please call Lou Ann May for your reservation by December 7. Breakfast with Santa will be December 11 at the St. Henry Elementary.

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A meeting will be held on December 1 at the St. Henry Council Hall for all organizations from St. Henry concerning the Dodransbicentennial of St. Henry. The celebration will take place in 2012. For more information, contact Jane Gast, who is on the forming committee.

Please send any Harvest raffle tickets to Bev Seger by December 10. Linda Hoying was drawn for the November Harvest Raffle. Pot of Gold was won by Bev Seger. Mary Tumbusch name was drawn for the attendance prize and she was absent.

The rosary and prayer were led by Chancellor Mary Lou Guilbault. The meeting was closed by Regent Mary Buzard.

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The Coldwater American Legion Auxiliary held their monthly meeting November 11 with ten members and 2nd District President Shirley Maurer present, two officers were absent. Chaplin Lois Brunswick led us in prayer.

Joan Dues gave the sick committee report. Sent thinking of you card to Andrea Reed. Sent get well cards to Shirley May and Lillian Neal. Sent sympathy cards to Mary Jane Koesters and Megan Feltz. Charter was draped upon death of Alice Feltz and Bernice Reichert. Sent donations to Cancer Society of Mercer County upon death of Alice Feltz and Bernice Reichert. Received thank you from Marge Homan, Red Cross representative, thanking Auxiliary for serving lunch to volunteers at Bloodmobile. Next Bloodmobile will be December 13. President Shirley Maurer thanked the pallbearers and members for attending the mass for Alice Feltz. Had a very

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paid. Eileen Ronnebaum was appointed to be on the Executive Board to replace Alice Feltz. Second District President Shirley Maurer informed members 2nd District is in 3rd place in membership. She attended National Convention. Discussed the afghan project; anyone wanting to make squares for afghans can do so. She is making a tea basket for Winter Conference. Dayton VA Christmas Party is December 5. All members invited to visit with the patients at this hospital.

Auxiliary Christmas Party will be December 9. Dolores Selhorst and Joan Dues will be serving on this committee. Send reservations to Shirley May 419-678-2867. Cocktails will be at 6 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m. Asking for $5 donation for dinner. Pot of Gold was won by Dolores Selhorst. Meeting was adjourned. Lunch was served by Ruth Harting.

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2011 combined charities drive in Rockford and Dublin Township is now underway and will be conducted through November. Parkway students in Ms. Putman’s class put the packets together and distributed them door to door. There are 17 agencies listed this year. An official from the Rockford Chamber of Commerce noted that the drive has always been very well supported and the Chamber is very appreciative.

The Laurels and Maplewood will be holding a Winterfest Open House on December 4, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. There will be entertainment, food and at The Laurels, the opportunity to have family pictures taken. Entertainment will include the A-1 Best Band at the Laurels at 1:30, accordionist Reta Schroeder at Maplewood at 1:30 and The Triad which is Mike Bruns, Kent Krogman and Dan Schoen at 2:15 at Maplewood. Nikki Fox Photography will be taking family pictures in the family room at the Laurels from 1:30 to 2:30.

The Rockford Chamber of Commerce Winterfest Extravaganza’s Festival of Wreaths, which used to be held at the Laurels, is moving to The Rockford Belle this year. Visitors can bid on the wreaths and craft items, and refreshments will be served. Open times are

December 10 and 11, from 1 to 5 p.m., and December 12, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The full Chamber’s Winterfest is on December 11, at Shane’s Park. A full slate of events is planned, and sandwiches and desserts will be available.

The first nominees’ list is in for the newly-established Parkway Academic Alumni Hall of Fame, created with a goal to recognize successful former students who have contributed to their profession and community while practicing character qualities such as perseverance, self-discipline, curiosity, honesty and responsibility. Nominations, which have already been received for this first year, can be made by anyone. A committee will make the final selection of no more than five recipients this first year and no more than three in the following years. Criteria for the nomination is that they be graduates of Parkway, have graduated at least ten years prior to nomination and have given time to enhance their profession and demonstrate leadership, citizenship and volunteerism. The award will be presented at the high school Spring Awards program; a plaque will be prominently displayed. “Although public recognition is a reward in itself, self-satisfaction is the true reward,” the Hall of Fame committee said.

At the Rockford Village Council meeting November 16, Village Administrator Jeff Long reported that West Market Street is almost finished and the drainage seems to be working properly, “standing up to the rain” that evening. “We have received numerous compliments from outsiders about how nice our Village is looking,” Long said.

Items being discussed by the finance committee as part of the Budget 2011 meetings include a 3% across the board cost of living increase, the need for a new cruiser and putting funds in the capital equipment fund for future truck equipment purchases. Ordinances making appropriations for current and other expenditures and establishing a pay schedule for hourly and salaried employees and mayor and council salaries, all for the 2011 year, underwent second readings.

At the November 9 safety committee meeting, discussion items included fire hydrant repair, fall flushing schedules, snow removal and planned meetings with insurance safety specialists to identify any needs.

The economic development committee discussed the proposed splash pad that is being worked on with the Rockford Area Development committee. One of the potential suppliers

will attend a meeting on December 2 at 7:30 p.m. to go over any remaining questions about the pad which would consist of a 50-foot concrete circle with various sprinkler and sprayer apparatuses that do not run continually but are designed to be manually turned on and run for a cycling period before they automatically turn off. The cost would be around $70,000. The splash pad is being considered in lieu of a swimming pool. A fund drive is being discussed, and a quarter auction was held last weekend. There was also discussion on new water and sewer rates.

The Rockford Belle has invited several musicians to perform Christmas and country music on November 27. The evening’s main event will feature country gospel singer Jesse King performing with family. Long-time friends Allen Twaits and Bob the Blues Man (Dooley) will also be performing. The final group is the Marshallese “Islanders,” originally from the Marshall Islands southwest of Hawaii but now living here in the area. Please call Tom Rogers at 567-644-9993 with any questions.

If anyone has any Rockford news they would like to have published, contact Gretchen Bollenbacher at 419-363-2692 or [email protected].

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What You Need8 oz potatoes2 lg eggs, separated1 1/2 c grated Gruyere cheese1/2 c self-rising flour2 oz fresh spinach leavesbutter, for greasingsalt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions• Pre-heat oven to 400°F. Peel

potatoes and cook in lightly salted, boiling water for 20 minutes, until very tender. Drain well and mash with egg yolks, using a potato masher or a fork.

• Stir in half of the Gruyere cheese and all of the flour. Season to taste with the salt and ground black pepper.

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• Grease four large ramekins; set aside.

• Finely chop the spinach and fold into the potato mixture.

• In a clean, grease-free bowl, whisk the egg whites until they form soft peaks. Fold a little of the egg white into the potato mixture to loosen it slightly, then use a large spoon to fold the remaining egg white into the mixture.

• Pour mixture into ramekins and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and leave to cool.

• When cooled, turn the souffles out on a baking sheet and sprinkle with remaining cheese. Bake again for 5 minutes and serve immediately.

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What’s Happening in the Fort….

the annual Pto Breakfast

with Santa will be December 18 at the elementary/middle School from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. A light breakfast of donuts, milk and juice will be served. crafts, games and pictures with Santa (1 - 5x7 for $2). cost of admission is $2.

Friends of the library will again sponsor the Fort Festival of trees. hours to view and vote for your favorite tree will be during library hours and December 11 from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. and December 12 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. this is a free event.

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We were always taught that the thanksgiving holiday began with the Pilgrims. the fact is that the first recorded American thanksgiving took place at Jamestown in the land of Virginia in 1610. By that spring, only 60 people out of the original 409 colonists had survived the winter. A Ship from england arrived with supplies, and the Jamestown colonists held a prayer service, giving thanks. on December 4, 1619, colonists arrived at Berkeley hundred, and they wrote, “that the day of our ships arrival, in the land of Virginia, shall be a yearly and perpetually kept holy as a day of thanksgiving to Almighty God.” those 38 colonists were massacred by indians before christmas, and their promise could not be kept.

most people recognize the november 1621 date as the day the Pilgrims celebrated the First thanksgiving at Plymouth. Governor William Bradford invited the indians for a feast, but it was not completely to thank them for their help. the feast was also held for the purpose of staying friendly with the indians. over the years, various autumn harvest feasts were held in thanksgiving.

During the revolution, a day of national thanksgiving was annually recommended by congress. President George Washington appointed a day of thanksgiving in 1789, after the adoption of the constitution. After the 1795 signing of the international treaty with the native Americans at the treaty of Greeneville, Washington appointed another day of thanksgiving. thanksgiving was not observed on the same day, the last thursday of november, until 1863, during the civil War in the united States. Since 1864, the u.S. President has recognized the last thursday of november as thanksgiving Day.

to me, thanksgiving means just one topic: Giving thanks. As President of the mercer county historical Society, i want to give thanks where thanks are due. A thank you goes to mercer county settlers and their descendants, who recorded their history. this recorded history includes the history of families, their businesses, their communities, their rural heritage, their schools, their churches, their service organizations, as well as the history of Grand lake Saint marys and the miami and erie canal, the history of the native Americans, and all topics related to mercer county, ohio history.

A thank you goes to the 1958 mercer county commissioners who asked roscoe riley, carleton reiser and carroll Stubbs, to establish a mercer county historical museum and to create the mercer county historical Society to administer that county museum. A thank you goes to the riley Family for providing the riley home

to be used as the county museum. A thank you goes to the mercer county commissioners and county Funds for the years 1975-2003, for funding the position of mercer county historical museum Director, and for help in maintaining the building and grounds of the county museum. tuesday, november 16, i was invited to speak to the rotary club at celina, and those members spoke about the county museum needing a new coat of paint. honestly, everywhere i go, citizens remind me that the county museum needs painting. i explain that i no longer work for the county, and that the county commissioners own the museum Building and they are legally responsible for painting the museum, that is, maintaining the building and grounds.

A thank you goes to the libraries, Private citizens, Businesses, Service organizations, the combined Drives and the Society members for providing funds to the historical Society. A

thank you goes to the ones who helped preserve history with local history Books. A thank you goes to the citizens who have donated the exhibits at the mercer county historical museum, the riley home. Another thank you goes to the volunteers who have given of their time and energy to serve as Members, Officers, and/or Board members of this historical Society, as well as those who have hosted temporary exhibits at the museum.

A sincere thank you goes to all of the people and/or institutions who have helped the mercer county historical Society achieve its mission Statement: to Preserve mercer county’s history and to educate the Public about that history. happy thanksgiving to each one of you.

[the mercer county historical Society President Joyce Alig, may be contacted at 3054 Burk-St. henry road, Saint henry, oh 45883, or [email protected] or 419-678-2614.]

The Pilgrims are shown on their way to Church in the 1600s. These Pilgrims are recognized for holding the first Thanksgiving at Plymouth in November 1621.

the coldwater Academic Promoters (c.A.P.) will again be sponsoring a Santa Shop for area children, november 29 - December 2. the Santa Shop will be located in room 209 of the elementary school.

Preschool children are invited to purchase gifts for family members on november 30, from 6:30 - 8 p.m. or november 29 - December 1 after school until 4 p.m. Adult helpers will be available to assist the children with their

shopping, if needed, to keep the gifts a surprise.

items for sale include gifts for mom and Dad, brothers and sisters, grandparents, friends and pets. Prices range from $1.50 - $6.

thank you for your support of the Santa Shop! All proceeds will be used to fund a variety of projects to benefit students in the coldwater Schools. if you have any questions call therese hosbach (419-678-8521), or Susan moorman (419-678-3211).

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The Snow Globe by Sheila Roberts The Snow Globe by Sheila

roberts is the fourth book in a series of Christmas related books by her. Around the first of November, many patrons of the library request these novels of inspiration to get into the Christmas spirit. My vision of this book as a gift would be to include a new or antique snow globe, gaily wrapped, along with a copy of the book. Young girls and any woman would appreciate the book and who doesn’t love a snow globe?

Kiley Gray and her two best friends, Suzanne and Alison, are taking an early holiday to help Kiley recover from some bad luck come lately. Her boyfriend has dumped her for her spoiled sister; she loses her job and can’t find another one. Anxious to get away from all the good intentioned advice from her friends, Kiley stumbles into an antique store and spots a handmade glass snow globe. Upon admiring the globe, the store owner reveals to her the story behind the globe. The story goes that a German toymaker loses his wife and son right before Christmas and to brighten his holiday a friend gives him the snow globe containing an angel. After he shakes it, the scene is of a beautiful woman who comes into his life, mends his heart and brings him back to the world of the living. The

snow globe has been handed down generation to generation, somehow always landing in the hands of a person in special need of a Christmas miracle.

Kiley shakes the snow globe and finds a special message in the globe guiding her to a toy store, a young handsome owner and much more. She then tries to convince her friends, who have problems of their own, that the globe can help them, also. So the story continues with the lives of all three characters in need of a Christmas miracle

The library has many books to get you in the Christmas Spirit. Start with The Snow Globe and move onto others. I highly recommend A Redbird Christmas by Fannie Flagg, Skipping Christmas by John Grisham and the many books by popular author Debbie Macomber. Check out the display of Christmas books at the library.

Happy Christmas! Happy reading! Skeet

Norma “Skeet” Wolters, Library Assistant

Angel Tree Project at the center. This project helps children in our community to have a Christmas. If you would like to participate with this project, stop by the Center and pick a tag off of our Christmas Tree. The gifts must be returned unwrapped to the Center by December 6. Volunteers are also needed on December 10 to help parents shop and wrap the gifts. If you are interested please call Nancy Shinn to volunteer for a shift at 419-942-1410 or 419-305-1111.

On December 6 at 1 p.m. spend an afternoon around the table playing your favorite board games.

On December 8, from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., our neighborhood nurse will be at the center offering osteoporosis screening. Osteoporosis is a loss of density in the bones. The test is conducted on your foot, so, please bring a

clean one that morning.Movie day featuring

The Bishop’s Wife starring Cary Grant and snacks are provided to the Center by the miller house on December 9 at Noon.

On December 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., Paula Schumm will entertain us with a variety of instruments and singing some wonderful Christmas songs.

The Red Hat Ladies will be having a Christmas Party at 1 p.m. on December 23. Please bring a Red Elephant Gift Exchange! This should be an inexpensive item, maybe something you won at one of our Red Hat parties.

Tash is collecting recipes and stories that go with them to be submitted for publication in the Activity connection Cookbook. Deadline for submitting is January 31. Any questions call Tash at 419-586-1644.

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Helen Uhlenhake, assistant treasurer/personnel staff member retired after 30 years with the Saint Henry Schools. She was honored with a Saint Henry Redskin Pin. Sherri Ranly was hired to replace Helen.

Mitchell Schulze was named All Ohio Athletic and Academic and Kevin Knapke was named All Ohio Academic.

Saint Vincent de Paul clothing drive will be November 27 at 9 a.m. and November 28 if there is room. Truck will be parked behind the church.

Three Generations restaurant will be hosting a Wine Tasting on December 2, from 6 - 9 p.m. There will be a $10 cover charge, ($1 going to the food pantry and $1 going to the raffle.)

Gels IGA in Saint Henry will be hosting a Midnite madness on December 3 from 6 p.m. - midnite.

Santa Claus will be at Gels iGA from 10 - noon on December 4.

Saint Henry Community Club

is looking for new members. $65 is the donation to join and may be sent by December 6, to 300 Club, P.O. Box 245, Saint Henry, OH 45883. Paid membership makes you eligible for weekly drawings.

The Senior Citizens Christmas breakfast will be held December 14.

Next Baptismal preparation class will be January 4. Call 419-678-4118 to register if you have never attended a class.

For school delays or cancellations, listen to WCSM, WKKI, WIMA, WHIO, WDTN, and WLIO.

Looking for a gift that helps promote St. Henry businesses? The St. Henry Commercial Club has “Village Money” gift certificates available to the public. The gift certificates come in $5 and $20 denominations, and are available at The St. Henry Bank.

If you have news from the Saint Henry area, please contact Jenny Sutter at 419-678-2324 or [email protected].

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Celebrate the holiday season with friends and loved ones this year and give back to the earth at the same time with the help of the nonprofit Arbor Day Foundation.

Send holiday greetings and plant a tree – all at the same time – by using the Foundation’s Give-A-Tree Cards. Give-A-Tree Cards are unique in that every card plants a tree in one of our nation’s forests in honor of the recipient. By sending Give-A-Tree Cards, you are helping to replant forests that have been devastated by wildfires, insects and disease. Give-A-Tree holiday cards come in 21 varieties, some of which are available in boxed sets of 5 or 10 cards.

This year, you can send Give-A-Tree Cards using your favorite picture with the Foundation’s new photo cards. There are 20 holiday cards to choose from as well.

When you give the gift of Arbor Day Specialty Coffee, you’re helping to preserve the earth’s precious rain forests. Arbor Day Specialty Coffee is shade-grown, organic and Fair Trade Certified. It gets its delicious, rich taste from the shade of the rain forest, and is part of the Foundation’s Rain Forest Rescue program. Each cup of Arbor Day Specialty Coffee helps preserve a portion of the rain forest.

The Foundation’s Trees in Celebration program allows the giver to honor loved ones while at the same time making a positive

impact on the environment. Trees in Celebration includes a certificate for the recipient, and for each dollar donated a tree is planted in a damaged forest.

Give special friends a membership to the Arbor Day Foundation, and they will also receive 10 free trees. A membership costs $10, and includes many great benefits, including 10 free trees that will be shipped at the right time of year for planting.

“The holidays are a time for thinking about others, and as you do take a moment to think about what you can do to protect the beauty and splendor of the earth,” said John Rosenow, chief executive of the Arbor Day Foundation. “We encourage everyone to give gifts that will have a lasting impact on the world for generations to come.”

To purchase holiday gifts that give back to the earth, go to www.arborday.org.

Gifts available through the Arbor Day Foundation

The Crescent Players announce auditions for their April 2011 production of Ronald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka” November 30 and December 2 at St. Paul UCC, 119 N. Franklin St., New Bremen, Ohio, from 6 - 9 p.m. Please bring a short monologue from a play and a song for the

audition. Parts are for ages 12 and up, and several adult roles. Phone 419-302-4740 for more information.

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If you’re a busy woman with many pre-Christmas tasks this season, this spiritual “time-out” is a perfect opportunity to enter more deeply into the spirit of Advent. This “Advent Day with Mary” will help often too-busy women reclaim and celebrate this Advent spirit of holy waiting with Mary, the Mother of Jesus — model of discipleship and the best teacher of how to prepare for Christ’s coming.

The Sisters of the Precious Blood are hosting “An Advent Day with Mary” on November 28, the first Sunday of Advent. The program is open to all interested women of all ages and walks of life. It will be held at Salem Heights, the sisters’ motherhouse, 4960 Salem Avenue at Denlinger Road, Dayton.

The day begins at 9:30 a.m.

and concludes at 3 p.m. It will offer a morning and afternoon presentation with time for sharing/discussion and reflective prayer, as well as Sunday Mass for those who wish. Lunch is included in the day.

Precious Blood Sister Charmaine Grilliot will be the day’s presenter. A longtime educator, administrator and past president of the congregation, Sister Charmaine is currently active in adult formation, retreat ministry and spiritual direction.

There is no specific cost; free-will offerings will be accepted. Registration is requested by November 22 to arrange for meals and seating. To register, or for more information, call Sr. Carolyn Hoying at (937) 231-1244, or e-mail her at: [email protected].

Prepare for Christmas with ‘An Advent Day with Mary,’ on November 28



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immaculate conception School recently held its annual “hoop Shoot” for students ages 8 – 13. our school’s winners are: Girls, ages 8-9: Bree Knapke, ages 10-11: caitlyn Klosterman, ages 12-13: madison ross and Boys, ages 8-9: Kevin Stoner, ages 10-11: Ben homan, ages 12-13: John Stammen. congratulations to our shooters! they will compete in the city hoop Shoot on tuesday, november 30 at 7:00 p.m. Goooo Spartans!

Front row: Kevin Stoner, Bree Knapke. Back row: John Stammen, Ben Homan, Caitlyn Klosterman, and Madison Ross.

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the Grand lake young Professionals collected $80 at their november holiday party for the cAll Food Pantry’s Backpack Program. Jayme moorman, treasurer for the group, presents the gift to cAll Food Pantry executive Director tim clutter.

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At the annual 4-h recognition Banquet held november 18, craig muhlenkamp was named the 2010 mercer county Friend of 4-h. During his 4-h career, he served as a member of our 4-h camp counselor staff and as a member of the 4-h committee. he was a member of the coldwater explorers. he earned numerous awards for his strong leadership as a camp counselor and was named mercer county outstanding 4-h member in 2007. Based upon his overall leadership, he was also named Junior Fair King in 2006.

his 4-h leadership did not end when he graduated from the 4-h Program. Always a person filled with energy and excitement for 4-h, craig once again thought outside the box. he was the driving force to start a collegiate 4-h chapter at Wright State lake campus. this club has become a very active group at Wright State, performing community service activities and providing tutoring to at risk elementary school students. the club has welcomed both 4-h alumni from several counties and has recruited young people into the group that were never in 4-h as youth.

the collegiate 4-h club is always willing to help our county 4-h program when asked and also volunteers lots of creative ideas for programming. the club members have assisted in teaching classes and activities during 4-h camp, taught at Officers Training and at our 4-h camp counselor retreat.

it has been craig’s leadership that has created this club’s success. this

group would not have started or certainly would not have been nearly as successful without the driving force of his leadership that was behind it.

craig is a senior at Wright State lake campus majoring in secondary education and is the son of Peg muhlenkamp and the late Ken muhlenkamp.

Kelsey Brockman of the Fort Pioneers was named 2010 outstanding 4-h member. over her 10 year 4-h career, she achieved Best in class, State Fair or outstanding project ribbons on 23 of the 25 projects that she had taken. She also won the clock trophy at the state fair in 2007 for lets explore the outdoors. She won numerous awards at the county and state level in the demonstration contest programs. She served on many committees in her local club, the Fort Pioneers.

on a county level, Kelsey was involved as a 4-h camp counselor and earned both the outstanding counselor in training award and the outstanding camp counselor award. in the interstate 4-h exchange program, she travelled and hosted during the exchanges to Wisconsin and to montana.

Based upon her overall achievement in 4-h, Kelsey received the James rhodes scholarship for $1500 presented at this year’s state fair.

Kelsey is one that can be counted upon to do what she says she is going to do. Kelsey is the daughter of Gary and Jan Brockman, a freshman at the ohio State university and is a member of the rotc marines program at oSu.

nominated by Philothea hustlers 4-h club advisors, tyler Siefring, was named an outstanding 4-h member for 2010. As a member of the 4-h camp counselor staff, his crazy enthusiasm is very much enjoyed by the 4-h campers. it is obvious that he loves 4-h camp and works really hard to make certain that the campers are having fun. he has participated in the Junior Fair King contest, serving on the court and has taken several 4-h projects upon which he has earned multiple outstanding ribbon placing.

he has served on several club committees and also has worked as an officer in his 4-h club. his advisor wrote, “he has demonstrated responsibility, dependability and a great work ethic in his participation not only with the 4-h club but also in other school and community events. His personality reflects a positive attitude and caring purpose of his involvement.”

tyler is the son of Ken and

Karen Siefring and is a senior at coldwater high School.

Dixie hucke, daughter of Dave and Deb hucke and member of hopewell 4-h club was recognized as an outstanding 4-h member for 2010. Dixie volunteers as a member of the Junior Fairboard, the Food, Fashion and Design Board and as a 4-h camp counselor. Dixie has served as an officer in her club and on many club committees. She has taken several 4-h projects earning outstanding, best in class and multiple county trophy awards. She was awarded the clock trophy at the ohio State Fair in woodworking in 2010. She has participated in the interstate 4-h exchange program and serves on the 4-h committee. She has attended several state conferences and trips representing mercer county 4-h. Based upon her achievement in clothing, Dixie was selected and served on the State Fashion Board in 2008-09.

Mercer County 4-H recognizes Muhlenkamp, Brockman, Siefring and Hucke



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High School Key Club sold Coldwater Cavalier flags as their fundraiser. They also sold them to give community members a chance to show their Cavalier spirit. The Key Club is a branch of Kiwanis for high school students. They are a club that serves the community through various activities and projects. The Key Club decided to donate an extra flag to Briarwood Village. The flag was donated on October 20. Members all agreed Briarwood Village is the perfect place to fly the Cavalier flag!

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Left to right: Krista Hemmelgarn, President of the Key Club; Tara Siebert; Cindy Koester; Morgan Homan, Vice President of the Key Club

THINGS FOR WHICH WE MAY BE

THANKFUL

Jim Tressel should thank all the football gods including Woody Hayes and Hopalong Cassidy that his Buckeyes are entering the last game of the season with only one defeat. Ohio State has won all the close ones thus far and lost the one in which they were definitely outplayed. One cannot always expect to come out on top in all the contests that are in doubt late into the fourth quarter. The Bucks have won all of those this year, but things have a way of evening out.

All true Buckeye fans need to be thankful for the remarkable running skills of Terrelle Pryor. He is amazing when he tucks the ball and takes off. He appears to be gliding while his pursuers are going as fast as possible. One has to wonder how fast he could go if he really went full bore. His speed and dexterity are especially important since his passing skills are not much above average for a major college quarterback.

The Cincinnati Bengals have to be thankful that there are only six games left to play this season. The end cannot come soon enough for the men in stripes.

Minster football coach, Nate Moore, should be thankful he did not get his wish when his Wildcats were winless after week four of this season. A rookie head coach who is winless into the fifth week of the season was not thinking about the playoffs and winning records, just any victory would have made him happy.

The Coldwater football community has many reasons to give thanks this year, but perhaps most importantly they should feel gratitude for the mysterious source of top quality quarterbacks the program produces. Graduation and injuries are not a problem. The next man steps up and the offense does not miss a beat.

The Parkway school community should be thankful they had a student-first individual, Ed Kuhn, lead their football program for the last five years.

We all should give thanks if the pre-dinner words are brief, the food is warm and plentiful, and Bengal football does not harm our digestion process.

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Pinochle ResultsColdwater Pinochle League

1. Eric Thomas/ Keith Selhorst 27 15 2. Virgil Muhlenkamp/ Dave Schwartz 26 16 3. Jesse Steinke / Howard Hartings 24 18 4. Ray Kremer / Earl Wuebbeling 24 18 5. Roger Wellman/ Ed Muhlenkamp 24 18 6. Ralph Bonifas /Jim Broeker 23 19 7. Jerry Knapke / Gary Stelzer 23 19 8. Don Elking /Leroy Kessen 22 20 9. Lavern Stammen /John Stammen 22 2010. Short Wilker /Marvin Wilker 22 2011. Doc Siefring / Ron Stachler 22 2012. George Koesters / Mel Steinbrunner 21 2113. George Stammen / Ralph Heyne 21 2114. Woody Wolters / Jim Shane 21 2115. Gary Bruns and Sam Evers 20 2216. Dan Ahlers/Gene Braun/Jim Bruns 20 2217. Oliver Wendel/Norman Hoying 19 2318. Andy Post /Joe Overman 19 2319. Steve Ritchie / Mike Homan 19 2320. Steve Wourms/ Joe Weigel/Tony Stammen 18 2421. Don Dues / Carl Woeste 16 2622. Wilbert Bruns / John Penno 16 2623. Elmer Speck / Orval Schwieterman 13 29

K of C Pinochle League

1. Jim Kleinhenz /Jim Niekamp 24 6 2. Vern Schulze / Dan Thieman 22 8 3. Ed Dues / Tom Lefeld 21 9 4. Paul Backs / Adrian Kaup 20 10 5. Randy Evers / Sylvan Jutte 19 11 6. Roger Rindler / Steve Poling 17 13 7. Gary Thieman / Don Schmit 16 14 8. Paul Abels / Bill Rutschilling 16 14 9. Pat Elking / Fred Schwartz 15 1510. Maurice Bruening / Tom Liette 14 1611. Lud Wuebker / John Wuebker 14 1612. Louie Braun / Bob Lefeld 14 1613. Jerry Dippold / Kevin Leugers 13 1714. Jerry May / Ken Kunkler 13 1715. Ron Clune / Bob Uhlenhake 12 1816. Jaime Niekamp / Paul Niekamp 11 1917. Marv Bruns / Bill Mueller 10 2018. Mark Hein / Dale Kaup 10 2019. Dennis Huelsman / Jeff Mescher 10 2020. Alan Albers / Doug Schulze 9 21

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Jackpot League 1. Pla-Mor Lanes I 227.5 132.5 2. Pla-Mor Lanes II 225 135 3. The Lead Online 214 146 4. Tru-Edge 201.5 158.5 5. Mall Service Center 195 165 6. Seyfert’s Potato 187 173 7. Home Service 187 173 8. Coil Processing 185.5 174.5 9. Honda Van Wert 185 175 10. Hogenkamps 131.5 228.511. Platfoot Truckin 122 238 12. Blind Team 99 261 High Team Game: Seyfert’s Potato 975 High Team Series: Seyfert’s Potato 2871 High Ind. Game: Rob Bruns 262 High Ind. Series: Tony Eyink 671

Pee Wee League 1. Cav Strikers 20 4 2. Strikers 18 6 3. K.E.M. Cavs 16 8 4. The Zoomers 12 12 5. Buckeyes 12 12 6. The Giants 10 14 7. The Cavs 6 18 8. Blind Team 2 22High Team Game: The Zoomers 297High Team Series: The Zoomers 583High Ind. Game: Zach Bruggeman 136Madison Siefring 103High Ind. Series: Zach Bruggeman 250Madison Siefring 179

Bantam League 1. St. Henry Reds 28 4 2. Freezing Flames 22 10 3. Bowling Devils 16 16 4. Strikers 16 16 5. Bowler Monkeys 10 22 6. Blind Team 4 28High Team Game: St. Henry Reds 440High Team Series: St. Henry Reds 1290High Ind. Game: Trey Wolters 145 Emily Greer 102High Ind. Series: Troy Buehler 390Emily Greer 292

Tuesday Ladies 1. Seyfert’s Chips 68 28 2. Pit Stop #1 63 33 3. Pit Stop #2 62 34 4. Cooper’s #2 62 34 5. Tator Tots 54 42 6. Cooper’s #1 50 46 7. Pit Stop #3 47 49 8. D & M Transport 42 54 9. Pla-Mor Lanes 22 7410. Blind Team 10 86High Team Game: Seyfert’s Chips 464High Team Series: Seyfert’s Chips 1303High Ind. Game: Ginny Lefeld 189High Ind. Series: Ginny Lefeld 511

Junior League1. Cool People 26 6 2. Flint Tropics II 22 10 3. C.C. Domination 20 12 4. Strike Strike Gutter 18 14 5. Strikers II 16 16 6. Redskins 10 22 7. Domination 8 24 8. K.W.L. Eggs 8 24High Team Game: Flint Tropics II 707High Team Series: Flint Tropics II 1896High Ind. Game: Kolyn Wiehe 223 Paige Hartings 181High Ind. Series: Michael Stout 536 Paige Hartings 494

Inter City League 1. Pla-Mor Lanes #1 65 31 2. Post #470 60 36 3. Pla-Mor Lanes #2 60 36 4. Schwieterman Body 52 44 5. Hardin Creek Machine 50 46 6. TD’s Pub and Grub 50 46 7. Rick’s Pro Shop 47 49 8. Seyfert’s Potato 46 50 9. Carl’s Appliance 44 5210. Evers Real Estate 42 5411. Osterholt Sales 36 6012. Blind Team 24 72High Team Game: Pla-Mor Lanes #1 ` 826High Team Series: Pla-Mor Lanes #1 2321High Ind. Game: Rick Hartings 258High Ind. Series: Matt Klenke 703

Wednesday Ladies 1. Pla-Mor Lanes I 70 26 2. Pla-Mor Lanes II 54 42 3. Pin Pals 42 54 4. V.F.W. #2 26 70High Team Game: Pla-Mor Lanes II 639High Team Series: Pla-Mor Lanes II 1793High Ind. Game: Sharon Voskuhl 200High Ind. Series: Sharon Voskuhl 480

And the beat goes on for Coldwater.

The Cavaliers scored in almost any way possible Saturday evening at Clayton Northmont Stadium as the orange and black rolled to a 44-12 win over West Jefferson in the Division V Region 20 championship contest.

Aaron Rammel got the locals on the scoreboard first with a 33-yard scamper for a touchdown and Coldwater would never look back.

Reese Klenke added a 26-yard touchdown pass from Ethan Bettinger and Jordan Harlamert picked up a punt block return for a score as Coldwater grabbed a commanding 21-0 lead after one quarter.

West Jefferson closed to within 21-6 on a two yard run by D.J. Gray before the Cavaliers ended the half with a 28-6 margin following a 35-yard run by Rammel.

Rammel then opened the third quarter scoring with a 21-yard interception return for a score, giving Coldwater a commanding 34-6 advantage.

After Sean Prather scored on a seven yard run for West Jefferson, the orange and black finished the scoring on a 26-yard touchdown run by Ross Wermert and a 20-yard field goal from Troy Otten.

The Cavaliers outgained West Jefferson 326-16 on the night, including a convincing 220-55 margin on the ground.

Rammel concluded the night with seven tries for 71 yards for Coldwater while Bettinger was 13 of 25 for 106 yards on the night.

“The quick start helped relax us and especially Ethan,”

commented Cavalier head coach Chip Otten. “We’re proud of him.”

West Jefferson head coach felt the blocked punt and poor start were significant issues to his Roughrider squad.

“Coming in tonight, we felt like we needed to have a good start to be successful and we did exactly the opposite,” noted West Jefferson’s Shawn Buescher. “The blocked was very significant though too.”

The Cavalier recipe for success, though, again hung on a defense that completely shut down the Roughriders.

“They were lights out,” noted Otten, “The theme of the defensive performance tonight was attack, attack and attack.”

Coldwater will now play Fredericktown (13-0) Saturday at 7:00 p.m. at Columbus St. Francis DeSales Alumni Stadium.

The Freddies come into the contest averaging 41.9 points per game while allowing ten a contest. Fredericktown has wins over eight teams who posted winning records this year, outscoring those squads by an average margin of 37-12.

Fredericktown was undefeated in the Mid-Buckeye Conference this year at 7-0 and have won 16 straight league games. The Freddies posted four victories over Division IV schools in 2010, three of which finished with winning records in Sparta Highland (8-2), Johnstown-Monroe (7-3) and Utica (6-4).

Ten members of the Fredericktown squad were named all-conference as well. The Freddies finished second in Region 19 this year.

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Steve L. (Bum) Brunswick, 51, huber heights, ohio, died november 17, at his home.

he was born April 16, 1959, in coldwater, ohio, to John and madonna (Jutte) Brunswick.

he is survived by three brothers and spouses, michael and cecelia Brunswick, everett, Washington, Dan and cindy Brunswick, Saint henry, ohio, and carl and cindy Brunswick, coldwater, ohio; a sister, linda Brunswick, coldwater, ohio; a sister and spouse, Janice and Joe Gordon, Beavercreek, ohio; six nieces; two nephews; one step-niece; and one step-nephew.

he was preceded in death by grandparents, l.h. (Justine) Brunswick and t.e. (mary) Jutte.

he was employed at Wright Patterson, Dayton, ohio, for 27 years. he was a 1977 graduate of coldwater high School and a graduate of miami university and earned his master’s degree at Wright State university. he was a member of the coldwater eagles, the ohio Progressive Sportsman’s club, Fort recovery, and was an avid gun collector and Browns fan.

mass of christian Burial was held november 23, at holy trinity catholic church, coldwater, ohio, with Fr. richard Walling, officiating. Burial followed in Saint Elizabeth cemetery, coldwater, ohio. memorials may be directed to American heart Association. condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.

Harold Feltz, 70, coldwater, ohio, died at 12:29 a.m. on november 21, at oSu medical center, columbus, ohio.

he was born on June 30, 1940, in Saint henry, ohio, to the late Oscar and Anna (Heinrichs) Feltz.

he was married on may 12, 1962, at immaculate conception, celina, ohio, to Kathy Garman and she survives in coldwater, ohio.

He is survived by a son and spouse, Brad and Lisa Feltz, new Bremen, ohio; a daughter and spouse, tanya and David Kinderdine, Kalamazoo, Michigan; a daughter, Missi Feltz, Moraine, Ohio; eight grandchildren: Jessica, Alex and Mikayla Feltz, Lindsey, Grant, Blake, Keaton and Maddox Kinderdine; two brothers, Wilbur Feltz, Saint Henry, Ohio, Don Feltz, Coldwater, Ohio; a brother and spouse, Tony and Betty Feltz, Saint Henry, Ohio; two sisters and spouses, Virginia and earl Schlater, new Weston, ohio, and Barb and Ken Wenning, mccartyville, ohio; two sisters-in-law, Auddi niekamp, chickasaw, ohio, and Jan Garman, Salinas, california.

He was preceded in death by a son, Todd Feltz; a granddaughter, Amari; two sisters-in-law, Alice Feltz and Alice Feltz; and two brothers-in-law, Fuzzy Boeckman and Don niekamp.

he retired from coldwater machine. he was a member of holy trinity catholic church, coldwater, ohio, and coldwater Knights of columbus council 1991.

mass of christian Burial was held november 24, at holy trinity catholic church, coldwater, ohio, with Fr. Barry Stechschulte, officiating. Burial followed in Saint Elizabeth cemetery, coldwater, ohio. memorials may be directed to cancer Association of mercer county, 118 north main Street, celina, ohio 45822. condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.

Norbert B. (Nub) Gerlach, 86, Saint henry, ohio, died at 11:25 p.m. on november 18, at Briarwood Village, coldwater, ohio.

he was born August 13, 1924, in Burkettsville, ohio, to Bernard and Katherine (Bruggeman) Gerlach.

he was married on August 21, 1948, in maria Stein, ohio, to Dorothy (Dot)

overman and she survives in Saint henry, ohio.he is survived by four sons and spouses, Ken and Joyce

Gerlach, tom and mary Beth Gerlach, and rick and Jody Gerlach, all of Saint henry, ohio; and Jack and ellen Gerlach of celina, ohio; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and a sister-in law, Della Gerlach, Saint henry, ohio.

he was preceded in death by a son, Paul Gerlach, two sisters, rita Schindler and Alvina Gerlach; and three brothers, Arthur, ott and ed Gerlach.

he was a member of Saint henry catholic church, Saint henry, ohio, a former member of the coldwater V.F.W., Saint henry American legion and mercer county elks and was a veteran of the u.S. Army serving during World War ii.

mass of christian Burial was held november 22, at Saint henry catholic church, Saint henry, ohio, with Fr. Benedict Magabe officiating. Burial followed in Saint henry cemetery, Saint henry, ohio, with military rites. condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.

Shirley C. Hilderbrand, 66, celina, ohio, and formerly of Greenville, ohio, died november 15, at the Arthur G. James cancer hospital of the ohio State university medical center, columbus, ohio.

She was born march 21, 1944, in richmond, indiana, to William G. oakes and the late Vera mae (Bryant) oakes. his father survives in Kentucky.

She married max hilderbrand, and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by a son, Alan resor, indianapolis, indiana; two daughters, Brenda S. thornton and cindy rapier, both of Greenville, ohio; two brothers, James oakes, richmond, indiana, and herschell oakes, Kentucky; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

She was owner of Shirley’s Bar and Grill, celina, ohio, until she retired. She had an auction every year to benefit needy families. She was a member of the Celina moose, Greenville American legion ladies Auxiliary and the celina Sportsman club.

Funeral services were november 19 at Zechar Bailey Funeral home, Greenville, ohio. Burial followed at Abbottsville cemetery in Darke county. memorials made to the family will be given to Shirley’s auction for needy families. condolences may be left at www.zecharbailey.com.

Linda K. Huber, 61, celina, ohio, died november 13, at her residence.

She was born September 5, 1949, in muncie, indiana, to the late Tolson and Hazel (Fryman) Grant.

She was married on July 7, 1973, to Gary l. huber, and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by a son and spouse, Jerry and Andrea huber, new Bremen, ohio; a daughter and spouse, catherine and Scott chilcoat, celina, ohio; two brothers and spouses, Philip and toy Grant, Barstow, california, and Walter and Betty Grant, muncie, indiana; three sisters and spouses, nancy and ed logan, california, Phylis and John Butler, matthews, indiana, and Becky and Philip Rutherford, Arizona; three sisters, Dorothy Writtenhouse, muncie, indiana, marty Grant, Washington State and tudy Porticello, South Dakota; and seven grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, lefty Grant and raymond Grant.

She was employed at K-mart in Saint marys, ohio, for 31 years. She graduated from new castle, indiana.

Funeral services were held november 18 at cisco Funeral Home, Celina, Ohio, with Rev. Philip Grant officiating. Burial followed at north Grove cemetery, celina, ohio.

Fr. Gerold Koller, C.PP.S., 87, died at 12:01 a.m. on november 18, in the infirmary of St. Charles Center, carthagena, ohio.

he was born on September 5, 1923, in Buffalo, new york, to the late Peter and magdelina (Kaelin) Koller.

he is survived by a sister, June marie Jandrok, converse, texas; two nephews and one niece; and four great-nieces and nephews.

he was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Al Jandrok.

he entered the missionaries of the Precious Blood in 1937 and was ordained on march 25, 1949. After his ordination, Fr. Koller served as an assistant pastor at St. Wenceslaus church, cleveland, ohio; and St. Joseph church, Wapakoneta, ohio. From 1957 to 1963, he was director of seminarians at St. charles Seminary. in 1963, he was named chaplain of the modesto State hospital in modesto, california. later, he served as a chaplain for many years to juvenile and adult offenders in the california prison system. he retired to St. charles center, carthagena, ohio, in 1993. he ministered at the mercer county home for many years after his retirement.

mass of christian Burial was held november 20 in the chapel of the Assumption at St. charles, rev. larry hemmelgarn, C.PP.S. officiating. Burial followed in the Community cemetery. hogenkamp Funeral home, Saint henry, ohio, handled arrangements.

E. Berniece Lilly, 87, celina, ohio, died at 1:50 p.m. on november 17, at celina manor nursing home, celina, ohio.

She was born April 12, 1923, in mount Vernon, texas, to everett and lottie m. (taylor) Smith.

She was married on october 5, 1940, to Alvin lilly, and he preceded her in death on october 10, 1959.

She was survived by a daughter, edith (Dennis) Klingler, new Bremen, ohio; two grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by three brothers, Jack, Johnny and russell Smith; two sisters, orelia Dull and Dorothy Shreves; and a great-granddaughter.

She worked as a clerk at the former Brodbecks store, celina, ohio, and attended mount tabor church of God. She was a member of the moose lodge, Veterans of Foreign Wars and eagles, all of celina, ohio.

Funeral services were november 20 at cisco Funeral home, Celina, Ohio, with the Rev. Tom Sager officiating. Burial was at Swamp college cemetery, celina, ohio. memorials may be made to the State of the heart hospice. condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.

June Lorton, 83, West milton, ohio, formerly of celina, ohio, died november 14, at hospice of Dayton, Dayton, ohio.

She was born June 25, 1927, in cleveland, to howard and Ola (Hinton) Lohrentz.

She married Arnold lorton, who is deceased.She is survived by two sons and spouses, Gary and toni

lorton, tipp city, ohio, and mike and Bonnie lorton, Dayton, ohio; a daughter and spouse, Sandra and William oliver, Akron, ohio; seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela Sue lorton; and a sister, Kathryn Barrett.

She worked at Rike’s, Lazarus and Western Auto Store. She was a member of West milton united church of christ and the American legion Auxiliary.

Funeral services were november 18, at West milton united Church of Christ, with the Rev. Mark Moore officiating. Burial was at riverside cemetery, West milton, ohio. memorials may be made to the church’s memorial fund.

Bertha M. Sanderell, 83, Fort recovery, ohio, died at 8:18 p.m. on november 16, at mercer health, coldwater, ohio.

She was born october 6, 1927, in Fort recovery, ohio, to the late Adolph and ida (reinhard) Sanderell.

She is survived by a brother, tom Sanderell, Fort recovery, ohio, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by four sisters, regina Forthoefer, emma hart, matilda Sanderell, and monica rammel; three brothers, William Sanderell, norbert Sanderell, and leo Sanderell.

She retired from Second national Bank, Fort recovery, ohio, after 45 years. She was a 1946 graduate of Fort recovery high School, Fort recovery, ohio. She was a member of Daughters of isabella circle 810, served on the Fort recovery library Board, was treasurer of the Ambassador club, all of Fort recovery, ohio, and was also a member of the Altar rosary Sodality of the church.

She was a member of Saint Joseph catholic church, Saint Joe, ohio.

Funeral services were held november 20 at Saint Joseph catholic church, Saint Joe, ohio, with Fr. thomas Dorn officiating. Burial followed at Saint Joseph Cemetery, Saint Joe, ohio. contributions may be made to Bertha Sanderell memorial Fund in care of the Fort recovery community Foundation. online condolences may be directed to www.brockmanboeckmanfh.com.

Baby Boy TimmermanJesse and Kristi (Dues) timmerman, Fort recovery,

ohio, announce the birth of a son, ross Alan timmerman at 12:08 p.m. on november 7 at mercer health. he weighed 7 pounds and 10 1/2 ounces and was 20 inches long.

he was welcomed home by a sister, Bradi, and a brother, reid.

maternal grandparents are ronald and lillian Dues, coldwater, ohio. Paternal grandparents are Dan and Wilma timmerman, Fort recovery, ohio. maternal great-grandparent is mildred Dues, coldwater, ohio. Paternal great-grandparents are roscoe and elsie timmerman, Fort recovery, ohio.

area births

Baby Girl BroeringJustin and laurie Broering, Saint henry, ohio, announce

the birth of a daughter, Mackenzie Leigh Broering, at 3:52 p.m. on november 12, at mercer health. She weighed 6 pounds and 3 ounces and was 18 1/2 inches long.

maternal grandparents are Denny and Beth Guggenbiller, Fort recovery, ohio. Paternal grandparents are Wally and Shirley Broering, Saint henry, ohio. maternal great-grandparents are Bob and carol hart, Fort recovery, ohio, and Gene and Freda Guggenbiller, Saint henry, ohio. Paternal great-grandparent is mildred Bensman, Versailles, ohio.

roger and roseAnn Siefring will observe their 50th wedding a n n i v e r s a r y with a mass of thanksgiving at St. mary church, Philothea, ohio, on november 28, followed by a family dinner.

roger Siefring and roseAnn moeder were married on t h a n k s g i v i n g Day, november 24, 1960, at Saint henry catholic church, Saint henry, ohio, by Fr. max herber, c.PP.S. their wedding party consisted of David Siefring and ruth (moeder) Krebs as witnesses. other attendants were charles Siefring (deceased), leander moeder, mike moeder, rosemary (clune) moeder, Jeanette (luebke) moeder, Karen (Forsthoefel) carter, and cindy (Wellman) Schwieterman.

they are the parents of nine children, listed with their spouses: Diana and Frank Koesters, Saint henry, ohio, Ken and Karen Siefring, Philothea, ohio, melinda and troy Adams, celina, ohio, elaine and mark marchal,

north Star, ohio, Kevin and tammy Siefring, Philothea, ohio, chris and tina Siefring, coldwater, ohio, michelle Siefring, Philothea, ohio, Kathy and ed heitkamp, maria Stein, ohio, and eric is deceased. they also have 27 grandchildren.

the Siefrings are retired dairy farmers living on the same farm they moved to fifty years ago.

Anniversary

celina manor will be providing over 100 holiday gifts to local senior community members this holiday season in affiliation with the Comfort and Joy program delivered by the care community.

“every year we collect names from local organizations to see who has been sick or maybe lost a loved one in the past year. We put a gift together for these people and deliver the gift around holiday time. this year times are tough again, so it really feels good to give this gift”, states mindy Kremer, Director of customer relations at celina manor.

lisa chalk, Administrator at celina manor, continues, “it feels so good to give to

people year after year. the faces on the recipients light up when they open the door and find us with a gift just for them. it is a true reminder of what the holiday season is all about.”

Delivery of the gifts will take place the week of December 6th with assembly taking place at the care community the week prior.

celina manor has been serving the community for over 30 years with excellent and innovative rehabilitative and skilled services. For additional information on this project or the current $1.5 million renovation project, please contact mindy Kremer, Director of customer relations at (419) 586-6645.

celina manor to provide comfort and Joy to over 100 Senior community members

hospital notesAdmissions

November 17Britton hole, celinaArmella ungruhn, maria Stein

November 19holly r. Gast, Saint henryBonita J. Adams, celinaWilliam G. Black, celina

November 20hilda rosenbeck, Fort recovery

DismissalsNovember 19

Britton J. hole, celina

nicholis A. howe, coldwater

November 20William Black, celina

November 21holly Gast and baby, Saint henry

November 22Armella ungruhn, maria SteinBerniece Buehler, coldwater

BirthsNovember 19

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POOR RIX’SALMANAC

BY RIX QUINNHey, Poor Rix: School’s almost out! How did theseinstitutions begin? – Sophomore

Back in olden days – even before disposable diapers– ancient students learned from private tutors, likemany politicians do now. During rest time, they learnedeven more by listening to wise men debate philosophi-cal issues. We do the same today, but we refer to thesedebates as “call-in talk shows.” Dear Mr. Poor Rix: What’s the most beneficialproduct ever created? -- Curious

Poor Rix guesses clothing. If chosen correctly, itkeeps us cool in the summer, warm in the winter, properat work, comfortable at play. Without clothing, it’s hardto get respect, but easy to get arrested.Poor Rix: Who conceived the idea of business? –Management Student

Commerce is as old as the first person who wantedto trade one thing for another. One Neanderthal ap-proached a neighbor, asking, “How about me trade youthis fine milk cow for your cranky goat?” The secondman misunderstood…and swapped his brother for acow. But he also learned the tricks of the trade.

Later, the first print advertisements appeared on an-cient parchment. Scientists who unearthed these scrollsfound large rectangular chunks of manuscript missing.Those missing pieces were humankind’s earliest “cou-pons.”

Poor Rix welcomes your questions. Send them tohim at [email protected].

Richard Kolter, one ofMercer County Historical So-ciety Members who now livesin Johnson City, TN, alertedme to their 65th Class Re-union, for the Rockford Classof 1944. Kolter also sent mea copy of the Class Reunionletter, from Paul Sell, atBluffton, IN.

I began to wonder, howmany people in MercerCounty are fortunate enoughto celebrate their 65th ClassReunion.

Three Washington Town-ship High School Graduatesare celebrating their 71st,74th, and 75th Class Reunionsthis year: Carl Adams, Classof 1938; Paul Adams, Class of1935, and Arden Fennig,Class of 1934. The Class of1938 had twelve students, andwas the last High SchoolGraduation class from Wash-ington Township HighSchool, before the HighSchool students were sent toCelina.

As my Fort Recovery HighSchool Classmates know, ourClass of 1959 will be celebrat-ing our 50th Class Reunion inJune. I recall when my parentscelebrated their 50th ClassReunions at Fort Recovery. Iremember thinking that Ithought those people were“getting old.” And now, I amone of them.

Who are the people in

Mercer County who are the“oldest graduates in thecounty?” If you readers helpme, I will make a list of the“Top Ten Oldest High SchoolGraduates in Mercer County,in 2009.” Write me a letter,or email me, the names ofGraduates who are celebrat-ing their 70th Class Reunionor older.

The Community Post atMinster is kind enough to

carry this column. I invite thecitizens of Auglaize County towrite me, about AuglaizeCounty’s oldest Graduates ofthe 70th Class Reunion orolder in 2009.

The next Open House atthe Mercer County HistoricalMuseum will be held Sunday,June 28, with the 30th AnnualPrehistoric Artifacts Exhibit,hosted by the Mercer CountyIndian Relic Collectors.

That Sunday, June 28, Iwill also have an Exhibit ofall of the Letters, which aresent to me, naming the oldesthigh school graduates of Mer-cer and Auglaize Counties.Now, I am not saying thatthese graduates are “prehis-toric” just because the Exhibitwill be the same day as thePrehistoric Artifacts Exhibit.I will host both Exhibits, thesame Sunday afternoon.

If I receive enough lettersto make two lists, of the TopTen Oldest High SchoolGraduates in Mercer and inAuglaize Counties in 2009, Iwill send those two lists toDavid Letterman at NYC. Ofcourse, if David Lettermanshows our “Top Ten Lists,” onhis Late Nite Show, most ofus Senior Citizens will fallasleep before his Show isover! Perhaps, we should bein the Guinness Book ofRecords?

~~~~~~~~~~~~The Mercer County His-

torical Society PresidentJoyce Alig, may be contactedat 3054 Burk-St. Henry Road,Saint Henry, OH 45883, [email protected] or 419-678-2614.

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This Rockford School Building was built in 1884, and stoodat 401 South Franklin Street, in front of the 1923 SchoolBuilding.

by Everett “Buck” Hall

somethin’ to buck about

Isn't the sunshine nice to see. And now in acouple days of this the farmers will be in the fieldspractically all day and night. From what I have seenthere is some corn coming up in those fields thatthe farmers were lucky enough to have gotten theseed in the ground before these last two rains. Likeit says, "all good things come to those who wait."Or something like that. Most of those philosophersnever tried to run a farm. Maybe the rains will holdoff long enough for the farmers to get those seedsin the ground. Sure hope so.

Graduations are just around the corner andthese times always present the opportunity tosample some good food and drink at all the gradu-ation parties. We visited one of those parties justlast Saturday and had a great time visiting andseeing friends that we haven't seen in some time.It never seems to amaze me just how many peopleI do know. The problem is that I have great troubleputting names with faces. So if I meet you andcan't remember your name simply remind me justwho you are. Please forgive an old man that is re-ally trying to remember your name.

And by the way, all you guys out there remem-ber to tell that little lady just how much you loveand need her each and every day. Also folks don'tforget to hug those kids when they leave thehouse. And remember in your prayers all the menand women in the armed forces.

~~~~~~~~~~~~That's My Opinion........What's Yours??

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This week's Quote: "Some people are like blotters:they soak up everything but get it backwards."

Anonymous

75 Years Ago...1934Eight section crews were taken off of the Cincinnati

Northern railroad last Monday. Four crews were laid off onthe northern division and four on the southern division, thelatter including the crews at Ohio City, Coldwater, Ansoniaand Lewisburg. The Burkettsville crew will take care ofthe Coldwater section. Forty of the younger men were dis-charged including eight foremen and 32 laborers.

50 Years Ago...1959New Idea sends huge shipment via seaway. One of the

first major shipments of farm machinery to be exportedthrough the recently opened St. Lawrence Seaway will em-bark from Toledo this week. New Idea Division of AvcoCorporation in Coldwater, Ohio is taking advantage of thenew transportation route shipping corn harvesting machin-ery to France. Included in the $200,000 export shipmentwill be New Idea one row and two row corn pickers andfield corn shellers. New Idea will make larger shipments toFrance through the Seaway in July and August. Sixteencarloads of corn pickers and shellers were shipped fromColdwater to the port of Toledo, Ohio by the Nickel PlateRailroad. The corn harvesting machines are being loadedon two sea-going vessels operated by the French Line Steam-ship Company. New Idea is one of the first manufacturingfirms in Ohio to take advantage of the new Seaway. Ac-cording to Curry W. Stoup, president of New Idea Divisionof Avco, the Seaway will provide substantial savings to NewIdea’s overseas customers.

Draft board chairman announces new policy for defer-ments. Mr. Aubrey C. Clay, Chairman of Local Board No.84 for Mercer County, today announced the receipt of a newnational policy for the deferment of National Guardsmenand Reservists. The draft board chairman pointed out thatthe Presidential Executive Order provides for greater rec-ognition by local boards of service in the Reserve and Na-tional Guard units. The changes reflect a policy of not in-ducting registrants who are satisfactorily participating inmilitary training programs while there are sufficient num-bers available to fill draft calls who are not taking part insuch training.

25 Years Ago...1984Buckeye Apparel retirees take plant tour. On National

Senior Citizens Day last Thursday, 15 retirees from Buck-eye Apparel Inc., Coldwater, returned to their workplace tochart the progress made since their leaving the firm. FrancesBirkmeyer, with the company 44 years, Eunice Lawrence,ten years, Grace Rutschilling, 36 years, Rudy Knapke, 46years, Roger James, plant manager, Marie Minnich, 42 years,Harold Peters 50 years. Bertha Losche, 51 years, GertrudeTekamp, 22 years, Mary Ellen Jutte, 18 years, AgnesDiekers, 44 years, Jospephine Black, 32 years, MarcelynMeinerding, 44 years, Erma Dirksen, 38 years, Geneva Dues,40 years, and Juletta Voskuhl, 43 years. Years of service tothe company represented by these employees surpass 560.

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classifiedsDuring November,

Immaculate Conception School is honoring Marie McKirnan as their volun-teer of the month. McK-irnan has been in charge of the very successful scrip program that was started last November. Each week McKirnan, or some other volunteers she has trained, places the orders for the scrip cards we need and fills the orders. There is a great deal of paperwork and inventory that has to be taken care of, and she must organize people to pick up gift cards at local

stores for scrip each week as well. She oversees a great many other volun-teers, and the school says she is always pleasant

and energetic.McKirnan’s husband,

Bob, graduated from I.C. High School, and she is also a product of Catholic school through the 12th grade. All five of their children went to I.C. School. They are very committed to helping keep I.C. open. When she is not busy with her family or the scrip program, she teach-es exercise classes and is a substitute teacher. I.C. expressed appreciation for all of McKirnan’s ef-forts.

McKirnan named Volunteer of the Month at Immaculate Conception School

Marcia Kaup and Sue Siebert, teachers at Immaculate Conception Elementary School, received a $428 grant from McDonald’s for a project that combines first and third grade reading partners in a celebration of Dr. Seuss. After reading each featured

Seuss book, the partners will complete a hands-on cooking, science, or art activity. The Seuss celebration will culminate in March, the author’s birthday month, when students dress as their favorite Seuss character and share birthday cake and ice cream in Dr.

Seuss’s honor. The students and teachers of Immaculate Conception School are very grateful to McDonald’s for their generosity with this grant and to the teachers who use their ingenuity to create wonderful and exciting learning opportunities for our students!

Teachers receive grant to celebrate Dr. Seuss

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All A Honor RollCasey Backs 12Kelly Brown 12Holly Brunswick 12Stacy Gehle 12Abby Huelskamp 12Natashia King 12Jessica Link 12Colt Metzger 12Rose Roessner 12Natalie Rohrer 12Lindsey Schroer 12Alexis Sutter 12Gena Wendel 12Stacy Will 12Haley Wilson 12Abby Backs 11Kurt Fortkamp 11Tyler Hart 11Jared Kahlig 11Julie Kahlig 11Alison Koch 11Natalie Lennartz 11Tian Nan 11Jill Post 11Olivia Schwieterman 11Brittany Sudhoff 11Dave Tobe 11Aaron Vagedes 11Christen Wendel 11Brian Bauer 10Kelsey Fiely 10Adam Fullenkamp 10Nathan Fullenkamp 10Tana Hart 10Abby May 10Elizabeth Osterloh 10Chelsea Pottkotter 10Kaitlyn Schneider 10Janelle Schwieterman 10Alex Thien 10Taylor Wendel 10Adam Westgerdes 10Hannah Bihn 09Jesse Buckley 09Trent Dues 09Elizabeth Hipple 09Ashley Homan 09Elijah Kahlig 09Isaac Keller 09Josh Pohl 09Elle Sutter 09

All A-B Honor RollShelby Alig 12Michelle Brackman 12Laura Braun 12Shelby Brunswick 12Michael Cotterman 12Nicole Dilworth 12Riggs Florence 12Craig Fortkamp 12Nathan Fortkamp 12

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Mr. Mike Pohlman, Principal, submitted that June Wuebker is coordinating the PSAT, OGT retakes, PLAN testing, and ASVAB testing. Our band recently performed at the OMEA state competition and received a “2” excellent rating, congratulated the Girls cross country team placing 12th at the regional meet, and also to the football and volleyball teams postseason play.

Upcoming events: November 20-Band pizza sales pickup, November 22-NHS inductions (10:30) Banquet (7:00), November 24-Career Day 8:30 -11:30, November 30-Financial Aid night-7:30, December 3-Senior Citizens luncheon - 1:00.

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2011 Oral Spelling Bee was held November 15: Eighth Grade Students participating: Nathan Heckman, Ryan Bruns, Cadence Jacobs, Rachel Otte, Dustin Rethman, Melinda Meiring, Dustin Seitz, Karina Mizer, Peyton Kramer. Seventh grade students: Nathan Saintignon, Jacob Zizelman, Juliette Mueller, Derek Albers, Emily Mescher, Derek Pierron, Jamie Dirksen, Shannon Bertke, Zach Hemmelgarn, Justin Bohman, Brianne Homan. Sixth grade students: Nicholas Heckman, Lydia Wendel, Carly Ungruhn, Lindsey Bergman. Fifth grade student: Allison Hess. Fourth grade students: Isaac Budde, Ava Rose. The five finalists will advance to the 2011 Mercer County Spelling Bee set for January 31 at Wright State Lake Campus.

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the Village of minster has coordinated several holi-day activities for the second weekend of December.

on December 11, the F. J. Stallo Memorial Library, located on the corner of 4th and main, will be open from 9:30 a.m. to noon. the library will be host-ing two local authors, terri Berning with “Grace Alone is enough”, and Polly Barga with “Little Black Squirrel’s Big Wish.” Book signings will take place on the main floor. On the upper level, visitors can enjoy the read-ing of three christmas sto-ries continuously throughout the morning, with coordinat-ing crafts to make and take. refreshments will be served. Visitors can vote on the many christmas trees cheerfully decorated by many Brownie

and Cub Scout troops of minster.

Also on December 11, at noon, the minster Parks and recreation Department will be hosting the arrival of Santa at the Gazebo on 4th Street. The Minster-Jackson township Fire Department will escort Santa on their fire truck. Everyone is invit-ed to bring a homemade or inexpensive ornament along to help Santa decorate the tree in the Gazebo. hot chocolate and cookies will be served.

the minster historical museum, located at 112 W. 4th Street, is hosting an Open house and christmas bazaar on December 11, from 10 to 4, and December 12, 1 to 4. toys and Dolls from the 1950’s will be on display in keeping with this years

exhibit. local organizations have decorated christmas trees throughout the muse-um to make it festive! the christmas Bazaar will fea-ture many handmade items, our new heart and heritage cookbook and wonderful baked goods for purchase. hot mulled cider will be served.

On December 12, St. Augustine/St. Joseph Cluster will feature a “Journey to the inn at Bethlehem”, from 1 to 3 p.m. your invited to journey with others, experi-encing the real meaning of christmas. A new journey will begin every half hour starting at the religious education center on lincoln Street. Costumes will be provided for the younger children. refreshments will be served.

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rockford Belle to host holiday concert featuring Jesse King and friends

the rockford Belle has invited several musicians to come and perform christmas music and country music on november 27. the eve-ning’s main event will fea-ture country Gospel singer Jesse King performing with family and long time friends. this will be a special perfor-mance as it includes King’s wife mary Joyce, daughter Jessica matejek, and son-in-law Jimmy matejek, who is also the guitar player for montgomery Gentry. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and the show will begin at 7 p.m. the public is welcome to attend the performances, located at 135 Market Street, Rockford, ohio. A free-will offering is accepted.

Born-again christians Jesse and mary Joyce King, of celina, look forward to this rare opportunity of shar-ing the stage with family- Jessica (King) matejek and Jimmy matejek. typically, the Matejek’s are touring the United States and are over-

seas, and when they arrive home to nashville, clubs seek them to book performances right away.

Jesse King has been in the music business for nearly 50 years and has made long-last-ing friendships with perform-ers in the business. King has invited long time friend and band member Allen twaits, also of celina, to join him on the stage. According to King, twaits is an excellent singer and drummer; he will also be performing with the matejeks. twaits currently serves as an Assistant Pastor of the new life Apostolic church.

local entertainer, Bob Dooley, of Bob the Blues man, will be playing his gui-tar and harmonica alongside King. Dooley has been play-ing guitar for 35 years and made his debut in mercer County. When he couldn’t find anyone to play guitar he taught himself to play the harmonica. Bob has played for picnics, fundraisers, pri-

vate parties, and community events.

The final group that is invit-ed to perform at the Belle, is the marshallese “islanders”. King was at the eastview Park in celina last summer and heard this group per-form. the group is originally from the marshall islands, southwest of hawaii, but now live in Celina, Coldwater, St. marys and cincinnati, ohio. their sound is hawaiian and the marshallese have simi-lar cultures, but they are not hawaiian and do not speak the language. As part of their culture, they sing to wel-come someone in. Places that they perform are at parties, churches, and special enter-tainment venues. their goal is to spread the word of God.

this event will tie in with thanksgiving week and can be a great way to spend the eve-ning with friends and family. Please call tom rogers at 567-644-9993 with any questions concerning this event or any other at the rockford Belle.

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