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By. Martha SchoenNever say, “I hope

you have a child just like you!” because you will be the grandparent of that child. These are words from Dr. Ray Guarendi who presented “Laughter… The Sanity of the Family” on April 3 at the Spiritual Center of Maria Stein.

Dr. Ray is the father of ten children, a clinical psychologist, author, public speaker, and a nationally syndicated radio host. He has appeared on Oprah and CBS This Morning. His career has been built around putting authority and self-confidence back into the hands of good parents.

Over the past 30 years, discipline has become a dirty word. Parents are questioning themselves. They are getting grief for disciplining. Even though the purpose is to teach morals and have children learn to accept consequences for their actions.

Dr. Ray believes parents have loss confidence and authority in large part because of the onslaught of experts. He says beware of

experts. Experts are all over in women’s magazines, TV, and radio. It’s like you have to have a PhD to raise a child. Most experts will teach you how to discipline based on their values not necessarily yours.

Dr. Ray talked about a child receiving a cookie. The parent asked the child, “What do you say?” and the child did not respond. After prompting the child two more times to say thank you, the parent took the half eaten cookie from the child and returned it. The person who gave the child the cookie did not say you are a great parent because you are teaching your child manners and gratitude. Instead the person said, “Oh, that’s okay,” and gave back the cookie.

Dr. Ray use to tell parents in order to raise grateful children take away 50% of everything: toys, clothes, books, etc. Now he recommends eliminating 80-90% of the materials things that they have. The children will learn to amuse themselves better and the children will be more

grateful. Those who have less are more generous.

All of Dr. Ray’s ten children are adopted. His son John was put into foster care at 15 months. John did not receive any discipline at his foster home. He would not stay in bed and would be up wandering around the house at night. John was 4 years old the first weekend he stayed with Dr. Ray’s family. Dr. Ray carried an unwilling John upstairs and held him down in his bed. Dr. Ray told John, I am not going to let you go until I feel that you are going to stay here in bed. And, if you do get up I will be back. Then Dr. Ray asked his other son who was six to talk to John. His son said I’d listen to him. I tried it once and he was waiting there outside the door for me, and I got in trouble. I’d listen to him. He means what he says. At the end of the weekend, when the social worker came to pick up John, she asked if John had stayed in bed. Dr. Ray said that he did okay. The first night was a little rough, but the second night was

fine.We live in a microwave

society. We want results instantly. How long will this take to work? Dr. Ray said that in the foster home it would likely take more than one night to teach John to stay in bed. John did not know what to expect from Dr. Ray and once he realized that Dr. Ray was not bluffing, he stayed in bed.

How many times has a child interrupted you on the telephone? If they interrupt you, send them to their room or put them in a time out.

If your child is disrespectful to you, have him write a 500 word essay on respect. If he continues to be disrespectful, you just keep adding … 600, 700, 800 words.

Dr. Ray also talked about blackouts. A blackout is where you shut the child down. No outside activities, no TV, nothing except love, a little food and maybe the bathroom.

He used blackouts for potty training. First, the child who is not ready to

Parenting with Dr. Ray

The Miss Lake Festival Scholarship Program is now accepting contestant applications for the 56th annual Miss Lake Festival Scholarship Pageant and the 3rd annual Miss Lake Festival Outstanding Teen Scholarship Pageant, both to be held on July 18.

The Miss Lake Festival Pageant is an official preliminary to the Miss Ohio and Miss America Scholarship Programs and the new Miss Lake Festival 2011 will compete in June 2012 for the title of Miss Ohio 2012/2013. The Miss Lake Festival Pageant is open only to young women who must be 17 and a High School Senior by July 18, and no older than 24 years of age on December 31, 2012, who are single and have never been married, and who

live, work, or attend school/college in Mercer County. Contestants who have competed in previous years, and who meet the guidelines are eligible to compete again as long as they have not held the title of Miss Lake Festival. Last year the Miss

Lake Festival Scholarship Program awarded a total of $12,850 in scholarship awards.

The Miss Lake Festival Outstanding Teen competition is open to young ladies, age 13 and in the eighth grade and no older than 17 years of age and a junior in high school by July 18, a resident of Mercer County, and must not be eligible to compete in the Miss Lake Festival Competition.

The Miss Lake Festival Scholarship Program is now accepting contestant applications. Deadline for contestant applications is April 30. For more information and contestant applications, contact Melissa Hoying at [email protected] or 419-733-0814.

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Schoenherr supports the Chronicle

Joe Schoenherr of Coldwater stopped by the Chronicle office recently to renew eight subscriptions for his family. Joe shared that he has lived in the Coldwater area for over 60 years and has been a subscriber for most of those years. Pictured with Schoenherr is Kami Phlipot, Chronicle general manager.

Dr. Ray Guarendi, father of ten, gives parenting tips to Kim Custenborder of Catholic Social Services.

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By: Janel Schulte & Brie Jutte

MARIA STEIN, OHIO- The Marion Local Board of Education met for its monthly meeting on April 11 at 7:30 p.m. The highlight of Monday’s meeting included plans to the 2012 two week period of summer shutdown.

The current summer shutdown at Marion Local includes a two-week period during the first two weeks of July, in which the school facilities are shutdown and no athlete can have contact with his or her coach. An idea was proposed from the Athletic Council for next year’s shutdown. This would include a two week period in which, the first week the school facilities would be shutdown and no athlete could have contact. The second week would include the school facilities to still stay closed, but the coaches could have contact with athletes if

needed. Therefore, they hoped student athletes would be able to attend summer camps during this second week. Another idea was proposed to push the shutdown up a week. No action was taken on this proposal.

The technology coordinator, Dot Garman, discussed the new web page that recently went live on the web. Viewers can log on to www.marionlocal.org to view the new Marion Local Schools web page. Along with this, Patty Lefeld, Co-MLEA president, discussed recent activities within the MLEA. Self-defense classes were offered to all faculty, and the classes were a complete success. Also, the Race to the Top program is continuing training and preparation for the professional development of the teaching staff.

High school principal Mike Pohlman gave kudos to

A Celina man who was already serving prison time on a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department investigation is now facing a five count indictment based upon the Celina Police Department investigation into an armed robbery at the Marathon located at 1027 N. Main Street. The incident was reported to the Celina Police Department on August 22, 2008, at 11:04 p.m.

At the time of the incident it was reported that a lone gunman wearing a blue ski mask had demanded money from the cashier when she walked from the back room of the business into the retail area. After taking the money from the register the suspect fled on foot around the south end of the building. It was suspected at the time that

the suspect had a vehicle waiting near the rear of the building. During the 30-month investigation it was determined there had, indeed, been a vehicle waiting with a second subject who served as the get-away driver.

Det. Ron Waltmire worked the case for over two years, gathering bits and pieces of information from varied sources during other non-related investigations. His diligence paid off late

in 2010, when he was able to determine the identities of the two suspects. Johnathan R. Dooley was identified as the suspect that entered the convenience store and brandished the weapon, demanding cash. The case was presented to the February session of the Mercer County Grand Jury, which issued the five count indictment. Dooley has been returned to Mercer County to face the indictment that includes two counts of Aggravated Robbery, (F-1), two counts of Robbery, (one F-2 and one F-3), and one charge of theft, (M-1).

The second suspect, who was the driver of the car, has not yet faced charges. His name is being withheld pending the filing of formal charges in connection with this investigation.

Celina man already serving time faces more charges

Board discusses 2012 summer shut down

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Coldwater prepares for 175th Anniversary

“Boeckman’s Union 76”

Coldwater, Ohio, will be celebrating the 175th Anniversary of the first settlement on the land which became Coldwater, ( 1838-2013 ). The Mercer County Chronicle is working to preserve the History of Coldwater.

“The former Mercer County Chronicle office”Photographs Courtesy Mercer County Historical Society, Inc.

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Your 401(k) offers tax-deductible contributions, tax-deferred growth of earnings potential and a variety of investment options — so it’s a great tool for building retirement savings. Yet like all tools, your 401(k) must be used properly to get the best results. That’s why you should review your 401(k) at least annually and make whatever adjustments are needed.

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

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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.

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If you’re purchasing a new home or refinancing your existing one, you’ve got some mortgage-related decisions to consider. And since your mortgage may well be the biggest financial transaction you ever make — and one that can affect your long-term financial goals, such as retirement — you’ll want to weigh your options carefully.

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Robert H. Beougher, 89, celina, died at 5:15 a.m. April 6, at the ohio Veterans home, Georgetown.

he was born January 14, 1922, in celina, to chester o. and edna (Springer) Beougher. his wife, nellie Keiser Donovan Beougher, preceded him in death may 27, 1975.

nieces and nephews survive.he was preceded in death by four brothers, carl, hubert,

LeRoy and Lawrence Beougher, and five sisters, Opal leloup, cecil norris, mamie chilcoat and Florence and elsie Beougher.

he had worked on construction of the hoover Dam in nevada and as a foundry worker. A u.S. Army veteran of World War ii, he was a heavy machine gunner in okinawa, normandy, northern France, rhineland and the Ardennes. he attended lighthouse Fellowship church, celina.

Graveside services were held April 12, at Swamp college Cemetery, Celina, the Rev. Tony Richmond officiating. Celina Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5713 and American legion Post 210 conducted military rites. W. h. Dick and Sons-hellwarth Funeral home, celina, had charge of arrangements. condolences can be left at [email protected].

Merlie Gladyne Boroff, 89, neptune, died at 5:26 a.m. April 7, at the Gardens in celina.

She was born may 4, 1921, in mercer county, to William o. and Gertrude (Vantilburg) Fast.

She was married June 1, 1939, to Willard Wilson Boroff, and he preceded her in death november 25, 1961.

She is survived by a son and spouse, lynn and Phyllis Boroff, celina; a daughter and spouse, Sharon and terry Williams, celina; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren

She was preceded in death by a grandchild, four brothers, ivan Fast, Donald Fast, harold Fast, and oreal Fast; four sisters, helen hott, Florence Braun, ruby Shaner and edna Sloan.

She retired from mersmans in 1973. She was a 1939 graduate of neptune high School. She was a member of the neptune church of God.

Funeral services were held April 12, at the neptune church of God, with Rev. William Moorman, officiating. Burial followed at neptune cemetery. condolences may be left at www.ciscofuneralhome.com.

Meredith Suzanne Brunswick, 33, coldwater, died at 11:40 p.m. April 8, at mercer health, coldwater, following a sudden illness.

She was born April 26, 1977, in coldwater, to Dave and elaine (Schmiesing) Brunswick and they survive in montezuma.

She is survived by grandparents robert and erma Brunswick, maria Stein.

She was preceded in death by a brother, matthew, and grandparents, Walter and mary Ann Schmiesing.

She volunteered at o.u.r. home, celina. She was a member of AKtion club of mercer county and a member of our lady of Guadalupe catholic church, montezuma. She was a 1995 graduate of marion local high School and graduated from rhodes technical college, lima, with a degree in early childhood Development.

mass of christian Burial was held April 13, at our lady of Guadalupe church, montezuma, with Fr. James Dugal, officiating. Burial followed in Our Lady of Guadalupe cemetery, montezuma. memorials may be directed to AKtion club of mercer county. condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.

Christine M. Gilliland, 54, St. marys, died at 5:24 p.m. April 7, at St. rita’s medical center, lima.

She was born march 20, 1957, in Auglaize county to the late Guy eugene Stoker and Janet ruper Stoker Seibert, and her mother survives in mendon.

She was married november 7, 1999, to terry lee Gilliland, who survives.

She is survived by a daughter and spouse, Krystal and Danny Shreves, Wapakoneta; a daughter, Ashlee Bell, St. marys; two sisters, Pam lawson, mendon, and Brenda Stoker, celina; a sister and spouse, Becky and larry meyer, celina; a brother and spouse, larry and Vickey Stoker, celina; and two grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by two sisters, Darlene Sites and Sherry caudill.

She was a motor route carrier for the evening leader, St. marys. She also had worked as a nursing assistant at St. marys living center and as a production worker at the former Fisher cheese co. in Wapakoneta.

Services were held April 12 at miller Funeral home, St. marys. condolences can be left at www.millerfuneralhomes.net.

Larry Scott Mills, 50, celina, died at 2:20 a.m. on April 11, at his residence.

he was born January 21, 1961, in Dayton, to the late larry lee and Wanda (hobbs) mills. his mother survives in celina.

he was married September 24, 2005, to Angela (nieto) mills, and she survives in celina.

he is survived by two sisters and spouses, tammy and Scott hoening, montezuma, and Denise and lynn robinson, Brookville.

he was a self-employed carpenter in the celina and montezuma area.

Private family services will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements are being handled by the lehman-hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral home, celina. condolences may be made at lhDfuneralhome.com. memorial contributions may be made to the community health Professionals of celina, 816 Pro Drive, celina, ohio 45822.

Donald J. (Froggy) Nerderman, 60, celina, died April 10, at his home.

he was born August 7, 1950, in celina, to the late urban and rita (rosenbeck) nerderman.

he is survived by two brothers and spouses, James and mary lou nerderman, Versailles, and roger and Pat Puthoff, Bradford; a brother, Gerald Puthoff, Ft. loramie; two sisters and spouses, Donna and Dennis hinshaw, Winchester, indiana, and teresa and Steve Seitz, celina; a sister-in-law, elaine Puthoff, chickasaw; 12 nephews and nieces; and numerous great-nephews and nieces, and great-great nephews and nieces.

he was preceded in death by a step-mother, mary Agnes (clune) Puthoff-nerderman, brothers, richard Puthoff, Fred Puthoff, Virgil Puthoff, and a sister, carol Puthoff.

he was a member of St. Aloysius catholic church, an avid card player and a1970 graduate of coldwater high School.

mass of christian Burial will be held at 10:30 a.m. April 14, at St. Aloysius church, carthagena. Burial will follow in St. Aloysius cemetery, carthagena. Friends may call at the hogenkamp Funeral home, coldwater, April 14 from 9 - 10 a.m. condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.

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A team of four students in the Parkway FFA chapter make up the equine management team. the team has competed in two invitationals. this contest requires students to judge live horses, take a written test, and be able to identify tack. representing Parkway FFA in this contest were lindsey Walls, Garth louth, Karrah hughes, and colby Walls.

At the marysville invitational, the team placed

18th of 63 schools. As individuals, colby Walls placed 44th, louth placed 82nd, hughes placed 101st, and lindsey Walls placed 122nd of 212.

on march 26, the equine management team also participated in the mercer county invitational. As a team, they placed 3rd of 28 teams. As individuals, louth placed 8th, lindsey Walls placed 13th, colby Walls placed 18th, and hughes placed 19th of 75.

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In 1972, I began my McDonald’s career at a red and white tile building on Allentown Road in Lima, Ohio. My first job turned into a dream that became a vision of owning my own “Golden Arches” one day.

My first job also led to my first date with a blond-haired girl training on her first job for a new restaurant opening in Wapakoneta. She would become my wife and lifelong business partner now for over 30 years.

Although we had no college education or little savings, we remained undaunted in our

vision to one day own the counter we worked behind. Our McDonald’s journey took us from Ohio to Montana and back, with the unique opportunity to purchase the very restaurant where we began our McJobs. We now own five McDonald’s restaurants in the area, and proudly watch our three children fulfill the same vision as “Next Generation” Owner/Operators.

Who would have thought this would have come from a “McJob?” The image of a dead-end job does not tell the true story. We are not just a hamburger business that serves people. We are a people business that serves hamburgers – and opportunities. We still believe in opportunities, and enjoy creating them for others.

Consider that half of all McDonald’s franchises started as restaurant employees, as do 40 percent of McDonald’s corporate staff and 30 percent of its senior staff. On the local front, that one Lima restaurant produced a global purchasing officer for McDonald’s, a regional senior accounting director in Columbus, an award-winning restaurant manager in Hilliard, another 5 store McDonald’s franchisee in Arkansas, and our own multi-generational family business.

My grandmother summed it up perfectly when she advised me as a young man to take that first big job, “because people always have to eat.”

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$112.79 ! I am sure you all have seen this figure bounced around for the past few days. If not let me enlighten you on the matter. It is the current price of oil per barrel as of this writing. By the time you read this it will probably be even higher. I don’t know how most of you feel about the prices at the gas pumps but I think maybe you are as disgusted as I am at the price for a gallon of gas. I think it is time the United States becomes less dependant on foreign oil. There has to be a better way to go and I think it

comes down to tapping the natural oil found in the U. S. There seems to be no reason why the powers that be can’t come to a workable way to utilize the natural resources we have right here in the United States. With today’s technology, there is no reason why this can’t be accomplished with little or no difficulty. As far as costing too much, that is a farce that some people are using to prevent the drilling for oil in the United States. The time has come to appeal to your congress man or woman and let them know just how you

feel about this matter.A special thanks are

in order to all those who worked on the construction of the new depot and press box at the Memorial Park. They are both excellent additions to the park and as usual it shows how important the Community Picnic is to the town of Coldwater. As one who has seen this park develop through the years, it proves that anything can be accomplished when you all put your efforts together for a common goal.

This week’s “Words of Wisdom”: How is it one careless match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box to start a campfire? You All Take Care.....See You Next Week...

That’s My Opinion.....What’s Yours?

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April 14, 2011 •

A Look Back

MERCER COUNTYCHRONICLE

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From the Archives of the Mercer County Chronicle10 YEARS AGO (2001)

On April 2, Foundations Behavioral Health Services held the Groundbreaking Ceremony at their new location, just west of the Mercer County Home at 4761 State route 29. The new location will include 3.5 acres, which was donated by the Mercer County Commissioners, and the building will be 9030 square feet with an estimated cost of $1,060,000.

Jack Staugler, who has served on the Fort Recovery Board of Education for 13 and one half years told his fellow members at the April 3 meeting that he has decided to resign as of June 1, for personal reasons.

The 47th annual St. henry FFA banquet was held March 27 at the Maria Stein American legion hall. Forty five FFA members and their parents were recognized.

25 YEARS AGO (1986)According to President

ronald reagan, the United States acted to pre-empt and discourage libyan terrorism by carrying out a series of middle-of-the-night air strikes in Tripoli and elsewhere in libya Monday night.

One hundred fifty years of yesterday ís memories, make dreams of tomorrow is the theme of the 1987 St. henry Sesquicentennial celebration. Brian Bertoline submitted the theme in a recent contest and was judged the winner. elaine Broering designed the Sesqui logo.

The Marion local lady Flyers clobbered Delphos St. Johns 77-51 in a dual girls track and field meet last Thursday. lori Albers was a triple winner for the Flyers, winning the high jump, 400-meter dash and 200-meter dash.

50 YEARS AGO (1961)Clair Jones, FFA Advisor

at St. henry high School, announced this week that two senior St. Henry Chapter members were selected to receive State Farmer Degrees. The two are Donald Broering, son of Mr. and Mrs. lawrence Broering, and Marvin Bruggeman, son of Mr. and Mrs. leo Bruggeman.

On Saturday, April 8, 1961, Miss Anita Meier, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Aloys Meier, Maria Stein , became the bride of lester homan, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Homan of Cassella in St. Rose Church.

Quite a few baseball fans in the area motored to Cincinnati to see the baseball opener, and were mighty happy as the reds defeated the Cubs 7-1. St. henry’s Wally Post lined a three-run homer to help the Reds cause.

having explored europe a considerable number of times, J. Albert Volz is turning his attention to the Orient. The Coldwater world-traveler-photographer left Tuesday for San Francisco, from there he will sail to Hawaii and then to Japan.

Letters are welcomeWe welcome letters to the editor. Letters must contain

the writer’s name (one only), address and daytime phone number. All letters will be verified by phone prior to pub-lication. Only one letter per household, per thirty days.

We encourage our readers to submit letters on a vari-ety of topics. Letters will be edited for grammar, possible libel or slander, and may be shortened because of space limitation. Acceptance of a letter is no guarantee that it will be published.

Send letters to: Mercer County Chronicle,P.O. Box 105, Coldwater, OH 45828,

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some time you have seen our son. Chad rides a red pedal car, circling the block and on most days singing as loud as he can. Chad was born with Cerebral Palsy 22 years ago.

Cheryl Ann has been a large part of our support system from the very beginning, with infant stimulation, early intervention, speech, and occupational and physical therapies. And most recently, job placement, adult day services, and the workshop on Mud Pike.

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Celina Couple Receives Albert HecklerAward from Cheryl Ann Programs

louis and Dorothy hoyng never imagined that they’d be-come involved with cheryl Ann Programs.

they were raising three happy, healthy boys in their celinahome. louie operated his custom upholstery shop next door,and Dorothy worked in the high school cafeteria. they were atypical family.

then a very atypical thing happened. their middle son,Brian, was struck by lightning in 1981 when he was 16. Withthat bolt out of the blue, the hoyngs’ lives changed forever.

the odds of being struck by lightning are one in 280,000,but the hoyngs couldn’t afford to spend much time thinkingabout their terrible luck. they had a son who needed themmore than he ever had. the first years after Brian’s accident,which left him with severe disabilities, were very difficult,they said, as they searched for someone who could help themhelp Brian.

their school district helped as much as it could.Finally, then-Superintendent ralph Stelzer recommended a place the hoyngsknew about but had never visited as parents: cheryl Ann.“cheryl Ann was the best thing that ever happened to us,”louie hoyng said. “it gave Brian his life back.”

the people of cheryl Ann helped Brian with his everydaylife. they gave him a place to go and jobs to do. he made newfriends, and enjoyed everything about his experiences there,up to and including the bus ride out to mud Pike.

“When he would see Sam morden (his bus aide) he wouldjust smile, and the people in Adult Day Services really knewhow to make him laugh,” Dorothy hoyng said.

it wasn’t long before the hoyngs were finding ways to re-pay cheryl Ann for its help. they were regular volunteers.

louie hoyng completed upholstery jobs for the uniqueequipment used at cheryl Ann, and often, said Superintendentmike overman, “louie would forget to send us a bill.” healso served a term on the county mrDD board and was theboard president.

For all that, and for their tireless advocacy on behalf oftheir son, the hoyngs received the Albert heckler Award at

the staff appreciation banquet in march. the award is giveneach year to a cheryl Ann family that exemplifies service andadvocacy.

“the hoyngs both served as good examples of first-rateadvocates for their son,” overman said. “they rarely evermissed a day spending time with him, and they always spokeup to be sure his needs were being met. they were really spe-cial parents for Brian, and really good supporters of our pro-gram.”

Brian hoyng died in February 2008 at the age of 43. in theyears after the lightning strike he taught his family a lot aboutpatience, hope, endurance and acceptance. he introduced thehoyngs to a world they had only seen from the outside—but itwas a world where they found welcome and acceptance.

“We met some wonderful people during our years at cherylAnn,” Dorothy hoyng said. “they worked their hearts outhelping us with Brian.”

Dorothy and Louis Hoyng

Stateline Writers meetAt the April meeting of the Stateline Writer’s club, members read

profiles they had written about someone, living or dead or make-believe, and member eileen Whitsett’s special activity of having mem-bers combine pictures of particular scenes with a person or peopleassigned to them to put into that scene brought interesting results.

Sue miller and Gretchen Bollenbacher’s proposal for a specialmeeting designed to attract new members was described and approved.members will be hosted by the coldwater Public library in June fora reading of their best work.

At the next meeting, which will be on Saturday, may 16, mem-bers will rehearse for their special program in June.

Stateline club members meet the 3rd Saturday of each month at10 a.m. at the celina mercer county library. Anyone interested incoming to a meeting or becoming a member is cordially invited toattend.

celina rotary Dog Park Dedicated

BY: BETTY LOU DENNEY/HALL opening day at the celina rotary Dog Park received

rave revues from the dogs. As the gates opened for the firsttime on tuesday may 12, dogs of all sizes were seen mak-ing their way to the park to get a chance to run in over 3acres of wide open spaces of the chain-linked fenced inarea. Small dogs area is an acre and the large dogs haveover 2 acres. the new park, which is one of newest andbiggest things happening in the State Parks around the coun-try, was made possible due to the efforts of Deborha Borns,rotary club President. her friend, Darlene lynskey, is alsoworking on getting a State Dog Park in her home town ofSt. marys. the two dog lovers along with many volunteersworked many hours with the help of the State and craigmorton, who is the regional manager of Grand lake St.marys. together they cleared away debris from the previ-ously unused land. the Park is located at the end of WestBank road

Deb Borns saw her idea come to life with the help of thecelina rotary club’s major donation and businesses as wellas individuals who helped with labor and monetary dona-tions. the idea came to her after visiting another dog park.At the dedication ceremony Deb thanked many of thepeople who made the park possible. Jeff larmore, Pastrotary President and celina city council member spokeas his 150 pound newfoundland, Bentley checked out thepark. Jeff is also a large contributor to the park in honor ofthe recovery of Bentley after he had been lost for severaldays. craig morton, regional manager of State Park Gandlake St. marys and John hunter, Assistant chief of theDivision of Parks and recreation also spoke at the dedica-tion ceremony. Deb concluded her speech with some wiselessons that she has learned from her own dogs. A few ofwhich were: never leave home without your leach andyour iD. if you stare at someone long enough, you will getwhat you want. last, if it is not wet and sloppy it is not areal kiss.

one of the many visitors enjoying running free on dedi-cation day was a lab /poodle mix owned by Dave hochstien,

professor at Wright State university. he has other dogs athome but decided to only bring one at a time. he com-mented that this was the first time his dog had this muchexercise since he got him a year ago.

there are a few small problems to work out with thepark, such as the water faucet would not shut off and therewas a small hole under the fence in the small dog side ofthe park, which of course was found by one of the littlefurry visitors on dedication day. these problems will beeasily fixed. memberships ($10) to Fur ever Friends arebeing sold to help with the upkeep of the park. the use ofthe park is free to the public. one of the additions theywould like to have is benches added to the park for thecomfort of the owners.

the green stations placed around the fence for the dogwastes were given at a discount by Florida based companynamed DogiPot. Gary Brown, Assistant operations man-ger, heard about the plans for the park and wanted to helpby giving discounts on the pots. the company has all oxi-biodegradable bags inside the pots for your dog waste. Garyflew in from Florida to be a part of the ribbon cutting andopening of the park. more of their products can be foundby going to: www.propet.org.

if visiting the park remember to follow the rules that areposted at the entrance. common sense is your guide suchas:

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

dogs in their own spaces. Don’t leave dog unattended Do not bring a dog that shows aggressive behavior Keep small children under close supervision clean up after your own dog never bring a dog to the park that has an illness.these are just a few precautions to remember. check

the rules before entering the park and you and your dogwill have a great time the Park is open daylight to darkeveryday.

Deb Borns prepares to cut the ribbon at the Dedication of the Celina Rotary Club Dog Park. Helping to hold the ribbonis Darlene Lynskey and John Hunter, assistant chief of the Ohio’s Division of Parks and Recreation. On left is CraigMorton, Regional Manager of Grand Lake St. Marys. Right: Jeff Larmore and Bentley. Photo by Roy Hall.

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area birthsBaby Girl Bauchermark and Kandi (Adams) Baucher, rockford, announce the birth of a daughter, Alivia

eileen, at 6:43 p.m. march 23, at mercer health. She weighed 8 pounds 4 1/2 ounces and was 20 inches long.

maternal grandparents are Dave and Bonnie Adams, rockford. Paternal grandparents are Dick and trish Baucher, celina. maternal great-grandparents are mary lou Adams and Deloris corbin, both of mendon. Paternal great-grandparents are Florence and Alice Baucher, coldwater.

Baby Girl BorgerdingKristy Buschur and trent Borgerding, St. henry, announce the birth of a daughter,

macy lynn Borgerding, at 4:18 p.m. march 15, at mercer health. She weighed 8 pounds 7 ounces and was 21 inches long.

maternal grandparents are Jerry and Janice Buschur, St. henry. Paternal grandparents are Jan and Bob Borgerding, St. henry. Paternal great-grandparents are oscar Borgerding and Doris Bruggeman.

Baby Girl EvermanDoug and Jenny (niekamp) everman, announce the birth of a daughter, emma renee

everman, at 12:10 p.m. march 24, at mercer health. She weighed 8 pounds 15 ounces and was 21 inches long.

She was welcomed home by a sister, haley, age 2.maternal grandparents are ron and Janet niekamp, celina. Paternal grandparents are

carl and Beck everman, maria Stein. maternal great-grandparent is Dorothy niekamp, celina. Paternal great-grandparents are Dorothy imwalle, and mary everman, both of maria Stein.

Baby Boy Heitkamprobert and laura (timmerman) heitkamp, announce the birth of a son, Gavin melvin

heitkamp, at 11:32 p.m. march 29, at mercer health. he weighed 7 pounds 13 ounces and was 19 3/4 inches long.

he was welcomed home by a brother, trevor, age 5, and a sister, Aubrie, age 3.maternal grandparents are mike and Karen timmerman, Jay county, indiana. Paternal

grandparents are tom and Kathy heitkamp, Ft. recovery. maternal great-grandparents are Pauline timmerman, coldwater, and Addy hess, St. henry. Paternal great-grandparents are helen heitkamp, Ft. recovery, and norma Knapke, cranberry.

Baby Girl Rindlerchris and Donna (Kunkler) rindler, announce the birth of a daughter, emma Jean

rindler, at 7:55 p.m. march 23, at mercer health. She weighed 7 pounds 8 ounces and was 20 1/2 inches long.

She was welcomed home by brothers, Josh, age 5, Zach, age 4, and michael, age 2.maternal grandparents are JoAnn Kunkler, St. henry, and the late Donald Kunkler.

Paternal grandparents are Janet and ralph rindler, St. henry. maternal great-grandparent is Velma Bergman, maria Stein. Paternal great-grandparents are mary thobe, maria Stein, and lavern rindler, St. henry.

David and nancy Beitzel, Zanesville, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Ann Beitzel, to Kyle Fleck, son of John and linda Fleck, maria Stein.

the bride-elect is a 2004 graduate of Zanesville high School, and a 2008 graduate of Bowling Green State university with a Bachelor of Science in nursing. She is employed as a registered nurse at Genesis healthcare System, Zanesville.

the prospective groom is a 2003 graduate of marion local high School, a 2007 graduate of the ohio State university with a Bachelor of Science in education, and a 2010 graduate of cleveland State university with a Doctorate of Physical therapy. he is employed as a physical therapist at the ohio State university Sports medicine and rehabilitation.

the couple plans to wed at 2:30 p.m. June 18, at central trinity united methodist church, Zanesville.

EngagementDave and connie heinrichs,

coldwater, announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, heather heinrichs, to tyler Siefring, son of Dan and Shirley Siefring, St. henry.

the bride-elect is a 2006 graduate of coldwater high School. She is a 2009 graduate of Ball State university, majoring in early childhood education. She is currently a 2nd and 3rd Grade title 1 teacher in columbus, ohio.

the prospective groom is a 2006 graduate of St. henry high School. he graduated from Ball State university in 2010 with a degree in Accounting and information Systems. he is currently employed with motorists mutual insurance in columbus ohio, where he is a Business Analyst.

the couple will exchange vows on June 11, at holy trinity church, coldwater. the reception will follow at the Galleria, celina.

Engagement

John and margie ronnebaum, celina, will be celebrating their 50th Wedding Anniversary on may 1, with a 9 a.m. mass of thanksgiving at Precious Blood church, chickasaw.

John ronnebaum and the former margie muhlenkamp were married may 6, 1961, at holy trinity church, Bryant, indiana. the rev. Francis Uecker officiated at the Mass. Witnesses were Alma Zibrun, sister of the bride, and the late George Zibrun, brother-in-law of the bride. the attendants were esther mcelroy, Kenneth Wenning, tom and mary Ann Post and ruth Gallagher.

the couple are the parents of the following children listed with their spouses. Karen and Ken mescher, laura and tom Bruns, Jerry and mary Jo ronnebaum, Kevin and Sherri ronnebaum, and mark and Jenny ronnebaum. they have two deceased sons, michael and Patrick, who died as infants. the couple also have 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A reception and dinner for family and invited guests will be held in the church basement immediately following the mass. there will be an open house in the church basement from 2 - 4 p.m.

Anniversary

ic students present projects at science fairthe students at immaculate

conception School in celina recently presented their science projects during a science fair. each student researched a topic of their choice, wrote a research and lab report, and did an experiment related to their topic

Immaculate Conception sixth grade student Brenden Schmidt is being judged on his project about hovercrafts by judges Roy Thompson and Jim Weichart.

Evan Stachler stands by his project about earthworms.

immaculate conception School would like to honor Barb Phares as the volunteer of the month for march. Barb has served as the chairperson of the Pto’s semi-annual pizza, sub, and burrito sales for the past ten years. She began working with the pizza sales when her oldest son, Sam, was in kindergarten, and took over as the chairper-son a year later. She has done an outstanding job of organizing every step of the sales from order blanks to ordering materials to organizing the labor on the day of the sale. She sees it as a way she can give back to the school. Working at the sale has been a great way to get to know other parents and get more involved in

the parish. Phares has served as an ex-

tension educator for 4-h youth Development for the past 29 and one half years, 25 of those years for the ohio State university extension. She is the county

director for the extension. She and her husband Kent have been married for 29 years, and they are the parents of two children. Sam is a freshman at celina high School and rebecca is a sixth grader at immaculate con-ception School.

Phares makes the following statement about immaculate conception School: “the school is well worth the investment. my son is doing well in school due to his wonderful preparation at i.c. the small class sizes, caring staff, and christ-centered education have been a real plus for both of my children. the students have countless oppor-tunities to develop leadership and public speaking skills.”

Phares named Volunteer of the month at immaculate conception School


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fort notesby Betty Lou Denney/Hall

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The Emperor of All Maladies

By: Siddhartha Mukherjee Cancer; the word strikes fear in the

soul of anyone who hears the diagno-sis. It is a disease that is responsible for 1 in 4 deaths in the United States, killing approximately 1500 individuals every day. By a physician who can also write, “The Emperor of All Maladies”, is a biography of this evil.

It may have started with Hippocrates in 400 BC, when the word karkinos, Greek word for crab, first appeared in medical literature. Another term onkos, described as a mass or load, but more commonly a burden, was from which oncology would take its name. But as early as 2500 BC, an Egyptian papyrus reports a case of a “bulg-ing mass in the breast” of which therapy is none. In 1847, a German researcher collaborating his work with that of a Scottish physician renamed a baffling blood illness; leuke-mia. Scientists, researchers and doctors have been searching for a cure for over 4000 years. And yes, they have made sub-stantial progress. Reading “The Emperor of All Maladies” made me realize just how far we have come in this war.

This book is not the story of intellectuals moving from one institution and lab to another. It is the story of patients who struggled and survived, only to move to another ill-ness. It is the story of how medicine has progressed from one trial to another. Using the best knowledge at the time, undoubtedly experimental procedures were performed when that was the accepted therapy. Only when a different method proved better, was the protocol changed. And anyone who succumbed to a procedure was a hero in his own rite. Every treatment, every surgery, and each injection advanced the ranks and would help save lives in the future. And admit it or not, that was the essential mission.

The good news is that changes from the early 1990s through 2006 have occurred, year after year after year. It is estimated that over this period of time, 767,000 deaths from cancer have been avoided. If that’s your daughter, son, husband, wife, friend or loved one it is ENORMOUS success! Battles can be won, but we may need to redefine victory. At the Stand Up To Cancer telethon last fall, a cancer survivor/athlete said this is the only game where if you tie you win. And as long as medical advances continue, we are winning. When trudging through the scary, foreign world of cancer, patients and researchers alike encounter unknown territories. “The Emperor of All Maladies” explores some of those routes taken.

Recommended by O magazine as one of the top ten non-fiction titles of 2010, I can attest that this is a book filled with information. But intertwined with facts are stories. There’s Carla, Germaine, and little Einar; known openly as Jimmy. How publicity, political issues and other diseases helped raise funding and national attention is addressed. Anyone interested in medical history and the advances made over the last centuries will find this book astounding. It reads like a crime novel with a villain, multiple detectives on the trail and a cast of thousands who continue to fight long after the last page is finished. You can find “The Emperor of All Maladies” with the new nonfiction 616.994 MUK. Read it with an appreciation of the champions that have been waging this battle for centuries. Georgia

Note the villages on the Lake Erie and Western Railroad Track in 1880.

This 1880 railroad map of Ohio tracks the rail-road of the Lake Erie and Western Railroad (LE & W) across Mercer County. The Cincinnati, Hamilton and Dayton (CH & D) is on the planning board, but not completed. The old Cincinnati Northern Railroad, which did not arrive at Saint Henry until December 1883, is not identified on this 1880 map.

Transportation routes often influence the estab-lishment and/or growth of a village. The intersection of transportation routes, increases the probability of establishment and growths of villages. Rockford, (Shanes Crossing) is an excellent example of this theory. One 1755 map of the Northwest Territory marked the site of Shanes Crossing as “Half Way Cross,” on that transpor-tation route of the Saint Marys River. U.S. 33, and St. Rt. 118 and 117 now intersect the Village of Rockford, even though the Saint Marys River is no longer a major trans-portation route across northern Mercer County.

The theory that settle-ments along railroads always grow, is not always true. Look at the 1880 map and see the village names and you can test this theory yourself.

F i r s t , look at the Jay County, Indiana, side of the map, and see the name of Lancas ter . L a n c a s t e r was plat-ted in 1839 at the head waters of the Sa lamonia River. In 1852, the post office was established, and the village name was changed to Salamonia. This com-munity has not grown into a major city.

The next site on the LE & W Railroad is the Village of Recovery, also located on the Wabash River, and St. Rt. 49, and this village grew. St. Joseph and Philothea are the next villages on the LE & W Railroad, but those villages have continued as small villages. Coldwater is the next village and

Coldwater has grown, and it is also located on the intersection of St. Rt. 118 and St. Rt. 219. Celina is the next site on the LE & W Railroad. Celina

has grown to a city, and is now the Mercer County seat. The city is also located on the inter-section of U.S. 127 and U.S. 29. Celina was founded in 1834 on the early trans-p o r t a t i o n route of the reservoir as a part of the

Miami and Erie Canal transportation system.

Blenheim, next village to be noted on the LE & W Railroad, presents a mystery. Blenheim Railroad Station stood east of Celina, at the inter-section of Riley Road, between Rt. 29 and Rt. 703. By the 1900 Map of Mercer County, this rail-road station was known as Reservoir Station. Now, here is a real puzzle: The United States Post Office listed the Reservoir Post

Office as being established June 4, 1856, and dis-continued July 10, 1863. Then, the Reservoir Post Office was re-established April 14, 1871, and dis-continued October 17, 1884. (There was never a post office with the name of Blenheim at this site.) The presence of the railroad did not influ-ence Blenheim to become a large village.

After leaving Mercer County, the LE & W Railroad continues to Saint Marys. The LE & W Railroad travels to the next major city, Lima, Ohio, which was a rail-road center, as early as 1880.

Thus, the theory that the railroad’s arrival at villag-es resulted in an increase in business as well as population, is not always true. Blenheim, Mercer County, lost somewhere in Mercer County’s past history, proves this point, better than any commu-nity in the county.

[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.]

A Fish Fry will be held at the St. Henry American Legion Hall on April 15, from 5 - 7 p.m. Eat in or Carryout. Team 1.

The St. Henry PTO is sponsoring a Parent Nutrition Academy April 14, at the St. Henry Elementary Gym at 7 p.m. Kids are welcome.

The St. Henry Youth Choir practice will be held April 14 til 4 p.m. and April 19 til 5 p.m. (Pizza Party) They will be singing at the 9 a.m. mass on Easter Sunday.

The Promenade for the St. Henry Junior/Senior Prom will take place April 15 at 6 p.m. in the Middle School Gym.

The St. Henry Sons of the American Legion Breakfast will be held April 17, from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Pancakes, Biscuits and Gravy, Eggs, Ham, Sausage, Mixed Fruit will be offered. Adults $6, Youth (3-12) $3, under 3 free.

The Daughters of Isabella breakfast will be held April 17 at 10 a.m. in the St. Henry Church Basement.

A Health Fair will be held at the St. Henry American Legion April 19 from 2 - 6 p.m. Several screenings and businesses will be available.

The Daughters of Isabella are having an Easter Egg Sale for $2.50 a dozen. Please call Mary Buzzard, 419-678-8550; Mary Langenkamp, 419-375-4383, or Marjorie Lefeld, 419-678-4582 to place your order. Orders will be available for pick up after Good Friday afternoon services April 22 at St. Henry Church Basement.

Third Annual St. Henry EMS Bunny Run 5K Run/Walk will be held April 23 starting at 9 a.m. Registration forms avail-able at area businesses or at 5kbunnyrun.blogspot.com. For more information call Tracy at 419-979-2119, Sue at 419-678-4679 or at [email protected]. Proceeds benefit St. Henry Emergency Squad.

The St. Henry Boy Scout BBQ Chicken Dinners made by Rocky will be April 30, $6-dinner, pickup at 11 a.m. till 1 p.m. at Gels IGA, Carry out only. Benefits St. Henry Boy Scouts. Tickets available at Gels IGA or any Boy Scout Member.

Thirteenth Annual Hopefest 2011 is May 6, at the Wally Post Athletic Complex, St. Henry, from 6 p.m. - midnight. Anyone interested in organizing a team or would like more information should call Sue Freisthler or Diana Russell at the office (419-584-0014) or Therese Hosbach (419-678-8521).

Middle School/High School Choir spring concerts are sched-uled for May 9 in the High School Commons. Sixth grade musi-cal at 7 p.m. High School and Middle School Choirs at 8 p.m. Arts Festival which displays artwork by middle and high school students will be shown from 7 - 9 p.m. in the gym.

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

What’s happening around the Fort…….

Jerry and Lucy Laux celebrated their 30th Wedding Anniversary on April 10, with a few of their friends at the Orchard Tree in Celina. Jerry and Lucy were married on April 11, 1981, at Mary Help of Christians Church in Fort Recovery.

Mrs. Shelly Vaughn has been elected to take over Mr. Pat Niekamp’s position as Superintendent of Fort Recovery Schools. Mrs.Vaughn has served as the elementary principal for several years.

St. Peter Neurological Center’s winning number for the week was 755 won by Eugene Bruns from Burkettsville.

THOUGHT FOR THE WEEK: There is a new SCAM going around the area. As a word of caution, beware of a phone call such as the following:

The caller will say that they are with the security depart-ment of the credit card company that you hold a credit card with. They have your number and your address and ask you to verify it. They tell you that they are investigating a charge that has been made to your credit card in an amount between $295-$495. They will tell you what the item is and give you a name of a company in another state and ask you if you have made this purchase. You say no. They then will tell you that they will credit your account with the charge in the next few statements. They will gain your confidence by giving you a 1-800 number of the security department of your credit card company and give the persons badge number that is making the call. At the end of the conversation they will ask you to verify that you still have your card in hand and that you really are the person that holds the card. Hear is the trick…. They will ask you to give them the three number security code on the back of your credit card. DO NOT GIVE THE THREE NUMBER SECURITY CODE. You are asked for this many times if you order things over the internet or mail order. This is fine as long as you know who you are doing business with. If you receive a call like this, check by calling the credit card company yourself.

If you have something of interest to the readers of the Fort Notes, please send pictures and information to [email protected].

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

Music, Gags, and Giggles Planned at The Rockford Belle

Jess King & Country Gospel have been invited to perform at The Rockford Belle on April 16, 2011 at 7pm with doors set to open at 6pm. Opening for the event will be Clowns at Large, an influential trio from Celina, disguised as clowns. The public is invited to attend the performances located at 135 Market Street, Rockford, OH. A free-will offering is accepted.

More about Jess King & Country Gospel: Regularly scheduled at The Belle and with a strong following: group members, Jess and Mary Joyce King, Jack Copsey, Allen Twaits, and Gary Henkle are all from this area and have been playing music for many years. The group explains the Lord has been so good, blessing them with great health and an opportu-nity to lift His name. Jack, Allen, Jess, and Gary have played in different bands in

the past and recently joined together. All are born-again Christians and they welcome you to the Rockford Belle to enjoy Country Gospel.

Jess King knows how to have a great time and the audience at The Rockford Belle have come to depend on his wholesome humor! He brings with him the Clowns at Large, who through their

skits and gags are capable of inducing gut wrenching, deep down belly laughs. Meet Muscles, Lillie Belle, and Saradipity performing incog-nito. Come away from the event having misplaced a few pounds and having gained a new exuberance!

Spend an enjoyable eve-ning with us at The Rockford Belle on April 16th! Take

home with you smiles sure to question your neighbors. For information about this event or any other at The Rockford Belle contact Tom Rogers at 567-644-9993.

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the celina Police Department served a search warrant upon a residence located at 311 S. main Street in rockford Friday afternoon. the warrant ordered officers to search for items believed to have been purchased through fraudulent credit card transactions. upon service of the warrant, officers located four major appliance items that were the subject of the search warrant. those items were removed from the home and seized by Celina Police officers. they included a side-by-side refrigerator, gas range, dishwasher and microwave/range exhaust unit. All the items were Whirlpool brand with a stainless steel finish. total value of the recovered property is approximately $6300.

Celina officers were assisted by a celina Public Works crew and the

rockford Police Department during service of the warrant. the resident of the home, Jennifer K. Brandt, 40, was taken into custody by the mercer county Sheriff’s Office on a Grand Jury indictment for theft, (F-3), that was issued from a case presented by the celina Police Department this week. the case revolves around the suspect’s employment with the victim company, new

Source management, llc, of celina. During the course of her employment with new Source management, Brandt is suspected of embezzling funds in excess of $100,000, which includes the value of the appliances seized. She is currently being held in the mercer county Adult Detention Facility and is expected to appear in mercer county common Pleas court next week.

Suspect arrested and items seized(Continued from Page 1)students, Amanda Lochtefeld, Gina Heitkamp, and Isaac Wilker for participating in the Mercer County Right to Life Oratory Contest and to Ashley Roeckner for receiving this year’s $1,000 Touchstone Achievement Scholarship. The high school and elementary also recently held safety week, which was very successful, as all students were flexible to accommodate to the drills by taking them very seriously. In other action, the high school drama club recently performed the school play, “The Cow Tippers,” which did a wonderful job entertaining the crowd. Lastly, the St. Henry Bank sponsored an assembly with former NFL star, Shawn Harper, about motivational goals to the junior high and

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superintendent Doug Karst presented the BOE with various motions. Karst discussed that the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department wanted to use the school’s buildings to give training for their drug dogs. Karst noted that he would be in contact with the Sheriff’s Department to begin this training within the school grounds. Along with this, the Board approved a new contract with Perry Corporation to buy new copy machines. In the long run, these machines will save approximately $16,400 over the course of the machines. A motion is also in the process to move a handicap preschool from Cheryl Ann Schools to the elementary building, in order to accommodate with the amount of time students were travelling the bus.

In other action, the BOE approved the retirement of Deb Nelson, after teaching for

33 years. Along with this, the resignations were accepted of Jackie Winner as Junior High Assistant Volleyball Coach, Kristi Klosterman as Head Swimming Coach, and Tim Goodwin as Weight Room Coordinator, Dean of Students, High School Math Teacher, Boys’ Faculty Manager, and Varsity M Club Advisor. Certified and non-certified employees were granted contracts at their designated steps of pay scales. Ted Heitkamp was approved a two-year contract as Transportation Supervisor, Cindy Moeder was approved a two-year contract as Food Supervisor, and Sue Bruns was approved as a one-year Special Ed Supervisor. Jay Homan was hired as Groundskeeper on an as-needed basis, while Karen Bruggeman was approved to increase hours as a cook.

The meeting concluded as the BOE met in executive session.

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The Grand Lake Patriots will feature Matt Gilmore, vice president of the Celina Board of Education, at their April 14 meeting. Gilmore will address the topic of the proposed school levy. At their May 12 meeting, the Patriots will present Pat Miller, conservative talk show host for WOWO Radio Station, Ft. Wayne.

The Grand Lake Patriots will also be hosting a debate between candidates running for the

office of Celina Mayor, with the special program tentatively set for April 7. Location and time of day will be announced later. Current Mayor of Celina, Sharon LaRue, Jesse King, Sr., and Craig Klopfleisch have confirmed their participation. Direct questions about the Grand Lake Patriots and upcoming meetings to [email protected] or phone 419-733-3880. The Patriots welcome new members!

Grand Lake Patriots plan meetings and mayoral debate

Discussion begun during the rockford Village council safety committee meeting continued at the regular April 5 council meeting regarding the removal of the stop sign at the corner of Buckeye and Parkway Streets at the northeast corner of the Parkway School property. the sign has been taken down and will be kept down for the rest of the school year when council will re-evaluate the situation.

there was disagreement regarding taking down the sign and the fact that some felt the decision had not been properly communicated and, that, in the future, the public should be made aware of what is changing several weeks in advance. A motion passed to put up 25 mph signs on both streets, and committee head ron Searight will be discussing 10 mph signs,

a crosswalk and speed bumps with Superintendent Puthoff.

mayor Amy Joseph, who chaired the meeting in the absence of Village Administrator Jeff long, read congratulations from the Arbor Day Foundation to rockford on being named a tree city uSA community for 2010 and reported that Governor Kasich had declared April as Safe Digging month to remind ohio’s residents that calling 811 is required before digging to avoid damaging the growing number of underground pipelines, wires and cables. the colonial nursing center has asked the council to recognize national nursing home week in may.

in other business, council approved the payment of bills in the amount of $35,028.78 submitted by the finance

committee which will be meeting in the near future to discuss budget issues. the service committee announced may 7 from 10 a.m. to noon is rockford clean-up Day. now that the weather is nicer, rockford police will be cracking down. Warnings have been served regarding removal of trash and junk, and citations will be issued for noncompliance.

the safety committee reported it had met to discuss Front Street parking plans, emergency entrance signs to be posted at the firehouse, a community helping community program and a neighborhood Watch program. mayor Joseph will get with chief may regarding the latter. Also reported was that the rockford Area Development corporation (rADc) membership drive

is underway. the splash pad board will meet April 25 at 6:30, RADC officers at 7 and the full rADc at 7:30.

In old business, Greg Pontsler of the public utilities committee reported just two shutoffs for non-payment of utility bills. “the new procedure seems to be working,” he said. chief of Police may said he is keeping in contact with the manager and owner of the trailer court on the west edge of town. no recent problems have been reported. in an item of new business, J & B equipment will be removing a house and trailer on its property and will be asking for re-zoning to extend its parking lot.

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took first in a quadrangular meet with Wapakoneta, Holy Rosary and Delphos St. John’s last week at Coldwater.

The lady Cavaliers posted 95-1/2 points to nip second place Wapakoneta’s 89 points. The lady Blue Jays were third at 26-1/2 while Holy Rosary finished fourth with a dozen.

Holly Rindler led the lady Cavaliers by taking first in the long jump and 100 dash. Sarah Kanney took first place in the 1600 run and 800 run as well. Also picking up first place fin-ishes for the orange and black were Kim Hosbach (pole vault) and Courtney Bettinger (200 dash).

The lady Cavalier 800 relay of Jenna Halterman, Bettinger, Hannah Bruns and Rindler won while the 1600 relay of Bridget Dues, Kanney, Lauren Seas and Kiersten Siefring also took first.

Wapakoneta won the boys portion with 88 points with Coldwater second at 85. Delphos St. John’s (30) and Holy Rosary (25) completed the field.

Greg Gilliland was a double winner for the Cavaliers, taking the discus and pole vault while Landon Schlater won the 110 hurdles and 200 hurdles. Jon Wenning picked up top fin-ishes in the 1600 run and 800 for the Cavaliers and Brody Hoying won the long jump for the orange and black.

Coldwater’s 400 relay team

of Chase Bruggeman, Nick Clune, Hoying and Derrick Thobe took first as did the 800 relay of Bruggeman, Clune, Tony Rammel and Thobe.

In the Fort Loramie Invitational, Marion Local’s girls finished third with Fort Recovery fifth and St. Henry ninth.

Marion Local’s Allie Thobe won the 100 dash in 13.10 and captured the 400 dash in 1:02.22 to lead the lady Flyers. Also placing were Jenna Pierron (second, 100 hurdles), Holly Lochtefeld (fifth, pole vault and shot put), Michaela Tangeman (fourth, long jump), Emily Mescher (sixth, discus) and Rachel Berning (eighth, discus).

St. Henry placers were Ellie Stammen (seventh, 400 dash), Lindsey Schulze (eighth, 800 run and sixth, 1600 run), Tori Gast (seventh, high jump), Shelby Gelhaus (sixth, long jump), Liz Uhlenake (fourth, discus) and Taylor Siegrist (fifth, discus).

Point scorers for the lady Indians included Rachel Pugh (seventh, 200 dash and sev-enth, 200 hurdles), Caitlyn Huelskamp (seventh, 800 run and fifth, 1600 run), Chelsea Timmerman (fifth, 100 hur-dles), Kelsey Evers (fourth, high jump) and Haley Knapke (eighth, shot put and second, discus).

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Junior High Track

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St. Henry and Marion Local each participated in the Spencerville Bearcat Relays over the weekend with the Flyer boys and girls teams each finishing second. St. Henry’s girls squad took fifth place and the Redskin boys were fourth.

The Redskins’ boys distance medley squad of Jacob Rindler, Ryan Goettemoeller, Matt Meier and Mitchell Schulze won in 8:49.68 with the 3200 relay team of Schulze, Doug Lefeld, Kevin Knapke and Aaren Hemmelgarn winning in 8:55.37.

Greg Schwieterman, Alex Obringer and Mitch Kremer combined to lead the Flyers’ to the boys long jump title with Schwieterman, Obringer and Jeff Knapschaefer capturing the high jump as well. Trevor Homan, Obringer and Scott Schoenlein won the triple jump relay as well.

Marion Local’s combi-nation of Renee Dirksen and Janel Schulte com-bined to win the shot put with Olivia Hemmelgarn and Mindy Hartings win-ning the pole vault.

The lady Flyers’ 1600 meter relay team of Hemmelgarn, Gina Kramer, Alyse Bergman and Rachel Hess took first in 4:23.92.

Coldwater, Parkway and Elida hooked up in a tri-meet last week at Coldwater with the host Cavaliers winning both the boys and girls meets while Parkway was sec-ond in each.

Double winners on the girls side included Parkway’s Bailey King (high jump and long jump), Coldwater’s Kelsey Rammel (100 and 300 hurdles) and the Panthers’ Alexis Bates (100 and 200 dash).

On the boys side, double winners were Coldwater’s Aaron Mestemaker (high jump and long jump), Parkway’s Jason Ford (discus and shot put), Coldwater’s Mike Seas

(1600 and 3200 run) and the Panthers’ Hank Bevington (110 and 300 hurdles).

Winners for the Cavalier girls included Rachel Schmitz (discus), Brittanie Niekamp (pole vault), Larissa Kohn (1600 run), Christina Seas (400 dash), Veronica Bruns (800 run) and Jill Kanney (3200 run).

Eleesha Long also won the shot put for Parkway.

Tyler Siefring won the pole vault and Justin McHenry captured the 100 dash for Coldwater. Parkway’s Phillip Schlemmer also captured the 800 meter run.

Parkway also partici-pated in a tri-meet with Lima Perry and New Knoxville last week with several Panthers claiming first place finishes.

Winners for the lady Panthers included Alexis Bates (100, 200 and 400 dash), Bailey King (high jump and long jump), Shannon Joseph (pole vault), Eleesha Long (shot put) and Stephany Hesse (discus).

Parkway boys taking first were Hank Bevington (110 and 300 hurdles, high jump), Ralph Oberlitner (100 dash), Landon Brehm (800 and 1600 run), Cameron Strunk (3200 run), Austin Eschbach (pole vault) and Jason Ford (shot put and discus).

Fort Recovery took sec-ond in the girls and third in the boys in a quadrangu-lar with Russia, Franklin Monroe and Jackson Center.

Aaron Vagedes was a quadruple winner for the Indian boys after captur-ing the 100, 200 and 400 dashes along with the long jump.

Fort Recovery’s 800 relay team of Sierra Pugh, Marissa Brunswick, Kelsey Fiely and Kylie Kahlig took first while Kahlig also won the 200 dash and shot put. Abby Huelskamp also won the discus and Holly Brunswick captured the long jump.

High School TrackVirtual Community School

of Ohio (VCS Ohio), recently named Sara Huelsman of St. Henry to the honor roll for the first semester of the 2010-11 school year. Students were selected based on stringent criteria for their grade level. Huelsman is a tenth-grader at VCS Ohio and currently resides in Mercer County.

VCS Ohio students choose to attend school online for a variety of personal and

philosophical reasons. All students benefit from the flexibility and safety that an online learning environment provides.

Virtual Community School of Ohio offers students in grades K-12 a high-quality, accredited online education from the comfort and safety of their homes. The mission of VCS Ohio is to make a difference in the life of a student.

Local Student Named to Honor Roll at Online School

Honor RollsFort Recovery High School

3rd Quarter Honor Roll

All A Honor RollCasey Backs 12Michelle Brackman 12Kelly Brown 12Holly Brunswick 12Michael Cotterman 12Renee Fortkamp 12Stacy Gehle 12Abby Huelskamp 12Natashia King 12Colt Metzger 12Rose Roessner 12Natalie Rohrer 12Samantha Schoenherr 12Alexis Sutter 12Andrea Sutter 12Gena Wendel 12Abby Backs 11Kurt Fortkamp 11Jared Kahlig 11Julie Kahlig 11Kylie Kahlig 11Alison Koch 11Natalie Lennartz 11Tian Nan 11Jill Post 11Brittany Sudhoff 11Dave Tobe 11Christen Wendel 11Brian Bauer 10Kelsey Fiely 10Adam Fullenkamp 10Nathan Fullenkamp 10Stephanie Hart 10Tana Hart 10Jessica Kaiser 10Emily T. Link 10Abby May 10Elizabeth Osterloh 10Chelsea Pottkotter 10Janelle Schwieterman 10Alex Thien 10Adam Westgerdes 10Sydney Wilson 10Hannah Bihn 09Jesse Buckley 09Trent Dues 09Joe Gonzalez 09Elizabeth Hipple 09Ashley Homan 09Mitch Lennartz 09Kelsee Ontrop 09Josh Pohl 09Derek S. Sutter 09

All A-B Honor RollShelby Alig 12Laura Braun 12Michelle Brockman 12Marissa Brunswick 12Shelby Brunswick 12Nicole Dilworth 12Riggs Florence 12Nathan Fortkamp 12Caitlin Gehret 12Leah Grieshop 12Zach Guggenbiller 12Jessica Heitkamp 12Ryan Heitkamp 12Deanna Hemmelgarn 12Nichole Kaiser 12Brian Keller 12Jessica L. Link 12Tami Link 12Brittany Lochtefeld 12Hilary Pottkotter 12Jodi Pottkotter 12Megan Rammel 12Adam Rohrer 12Ryan Schoen 12Emily Schoenlein 12Janelle Schoenlein 12Lindsey Schroer 12Abby Sudhoff 12Aaron Sutter 12Holly Thien 12Olivia Thien 12Alison Tobe 12Claire Wendel 12Kelly Wendel 12Kelly Westgerdes 12Aaron Will 12Stacy Will 12Haley Wilson 12John Baird 11Kara Faller 11Ryan Gaerke 11Kayla Gehle 11Nicole Hart 11Tyler Hart 11Janel Hein 11Katelyn Jutte 11Rachel Jutte 11Mariah Koester 11Mathias Koester 11Andrea Lennartz 11Doug Lennartz 11Ericka Lennartz 11Brenda Link 11John Link 11Hunter McAbee 11Rashell Muhlenkamp 11Kelly Nietfeld 11Kelsey O’Dell 11Daryl Osterloh 11Kristen Overman 11Adam Pohl 11Grant Pottkotter 11Hayden Pottkotter 11Jason Pottkotter 11Shawn Roessner 11Olivia Schwieterman 11Kendra Stammen 11Derek J. Sutter 11Beca Tobe 11Aaron Vagedes 11Jacob Vogel 11Kenny Wenning 11Jacob Whitacre 11Karissa Will 11Austin Brackman 10Eric Brackman 10Randy Braun 10Maleia Fullenkamp 10Andy Gray 10Craig Hart 10Lane Hull 10Marshall Hull 10Emily Kahlig 10Calvin Kaiser 10Trent Kaiser 10Mallory Kinder 10Amy Link 10Gusty Link 10Cody Linn 10Melissa Lochtefeld 10Nick McGough 10Claire Pottkotter 10Grace Roessner 10Krista Schmitz 10Kaitlyn Schneider 10Elle Schoenherr 10Sara Schoenlein 10Chad Schroer 10Anthony Shelton 10Sam Tobe 10Heather Vaughn 10Elizabeth Wendel 10

Katlin Wendel 10Taylor Wendel 10Stew Alig 09Becky Brockman 09Adam Buffenbarger 09Morgan Dues 09Sam Florence 09Kate Fortkamp 09Cody Grube 09Mitchell Homan 09Elijah Kahlig 09Alex Kaiser 09Hannah Kaup 09Isaac Keller 09Jacob Muhlenkamp 09Nikki Nietfeld 09Sierra Pugh 09Kathleen Sanders 09Alexis Schmitz 09Alex Shelton 09Chase Staugler 09Elle Sutter 09Jessica Vogel 09Alex Wenning 09Courtney Wilker 09

Marion Local Junior High Honor Roll

7th GradeShannon BertkeJustin BohmanNikki HeckmanLee HessKyle HomanChelsey KlostermanEmily MescherDerek PierronDerek PlatfootAlyssa RuhenkampNathan SaintignonMichaela TangemanAshlynn BerningAndrea WynkHannah MoellerKendra FreyHailey MescherNicole BrunswickNicholas HeitkampLisa LangeAllison EversMolly KindleJacob ZizelmanTyla BergmanBrian SchemmelEmily BueningDerek AlbersDustin BrunswickAshley HomanKevin TangemanRose BerningJordan HeitkampShelby PleimanCaleb SchemmelMaria KramerJuliette Mueller

8th GradeEmily BomholtCadence JacobsChristopher LochtefeldHolly LochtefeldMindy MeiringRachel OtteDustin RethmanAllie TobeTaylor HomanSara ThwaitsJessica WynkKevin BrunsRyan BrunsJacob KunklerJon ZumwaldRachel BerningKate SmithNathan HeckmanLuke KnapkeHeather MescherJoe SchwietermanBeth BueningAmber RutschillingAaron SchmitzAlex GrieshopCory HeitkampLucas PrengerRachel RohrAlexis WilkerMeg SchwietermanJason FreyCollin MescherKarina MizerIan Janson


• April 14, 2011

Coldwater BaseballRegional Highlights


Page 13• June 4, 2009 - June 10, 2009

P H O T O S B Y B U C K H A L L & F R E D K R E M E R

Coldwater BaseballRegional Highlights

Photos by Fred Kremer

lima Shawnee vs. marion local softball game

IT’S HERE

one day when i was very young and inexperienced, i did not distinguish the difference between salt and sugar. i can still recall the disappointment of tasting about four spoonfuls of salt on my cheerios rather than sugar. my salt/sugar shock is similar to those i have had recently when i walked outside wearing my April jacket and was greeted with biting winds and snow flurries rather than sun and gentle breezes. i was outside Saturday afternoon at 2:59 when i felt it. the weatherman had been talking about a front coming up from the south for a day or two, but i had become a little skeptical about this spring stuff actually happening this year. i was trying to hit a few shag golf balls about 75 yards with my 9 iron when i noticed it. i do not know what the exact temperature was but at that exact time, the first batch of warm humid air finally made it up from the Gulf of mexico to my castle and surrounding farmland.

i do not need robins, flowers, or ground hogs to mark the actual arrival of spring. i simply trust the first arrival of that damp southern air. the warm humidity is very welcome now, but will be the subject of constant complaints by most come August. i, however, enjoy the humidity even in the mid-summer months. Being in the heat and humidity on occasion without air conditioning reminds me of those summers in ohio when i was a youth and every day was a new adventure. At the risk of focusing a little too extensively on young mr. corey luebke, our sole mercer county native presently playing in the major leagues, i offer the following update. As of April 10, corey has pitched in three games

and his performance has been nothing short of outstanding. in three games he has pitched 5 and 1/3 innings and despite the minimal innings, he is the leader of the Padres staff with 8 strike-outs. he has given up only one hit in his three outings, a ball which did not make it back to the pitching mound. his erA is a respectable 3.86, but that figure is misleading. the two earned runs that were attributed to him occurred in his second outing. corey, after a strikeout with runners on second and third, gave up an intentional walk, and a swinging bunt hit. Another reliever permitted both runners to later score.

to date, corey has done exactly what the Padres have expected of him. he had two short outings where he saw three batters each time. his third outing last Friday was in the long relief role. corey entered the game in the second and pitched four innings without surrendering a hit. in the preseason evaluation of his team, Padre manager Bud Black mentioned corey could be used in a relief role as a long and short man. Black also said Corey was in the mix as a fifth or spot starter. i am sure corey would not mind getting the call to complete the third part of the manager’s job description. Fortunes can change fast in pro sports, but let’s hope first impressions are lasting for Black and the decision makers at San Diego. Since most of us will not be traveling to the West coast or even cincinnati to watch the pros play baseball, i should note that high school mAc conference games start this week. the price is right and the locations are convenient. there may be another corey luebke type pitcher on the mound somewhere in the county this spring.

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(continued from Page 7)third and St. henry eighth. the Flyers took fourth in the 800 relay followed by the Indians (fifth) and redskins (sixth). marion local was fifth in the 1600 relay with Fort recovery sixth.

on the boys side, the Flyers took second while the redskins

finished fifth and the Indians took 11th.

Jacy Goettemoeller won the 100 dash for the Flyers as well as taking first in the long jump.

Also scoring points for the blue and gold were Goettemoeller (second, 200 dash), hunter Wilker (sixth, 200 dash), Kyle homan (fifth, 400 dash and second, pole vault), Blake Blenton (sixth, 400 dash and fourth, discus), christopher lochtefeld (seventh, 110 hurdles and fifth, long jump), nathan heckman (fourth, 200 hurdles and fifth, shot put), Jacob Kunkler (third, high jump), Joe Wuebker (eighth, high jump) and colin homan (sixth, pole vault).

Point getters for St. henry included tanner Wourms (second, 400 dash), Jaden ontrop (sev-enth, 400 dash), Spencer Schulze (sixth, 800 run and fourth, 1600 run), Scott Knapke (fifth, 1600 run), Jake Schlarman (eighth, 110 hurdles and 200 hurdles), Jaden ontrop (fourth, high jump), cole Froning (fourth, pole vault), lucas roll (fourth, shot put) and Austin clune (eighth, discus).

Seth riegel was sixth in the shot put for Fort recovery while tony Keller took eighth in the discus.

marion local took fourth in the 400 and sixth in the 800 relay while Fort recovery was sixth and seventh, respectively. St. henry finished seventh in the 400 and third in the 800 relay. the Flyer 1600 relay was second followed by St. henry in fourth.

At the Panther invitational in Rockford, the lady Panthers fin-ished second while the Panther boys took eighth.

Allison Gaerke was a double winner for the black and gold after winning the 1600 and 800 meter runs. Kennedy Baker captured the pole vault and Jackie Bruns won the discus for the Panthers as well.

Placers for the Parkway girls included madison Swander (sev-enth, 100 dash and long jump), Bethany Schlemmer (second, 400 dash and 800 run), Paige hamrick (fourth, 400 dash), Abby Shellabarger (eighth, 200 hurdles and fourth, long jump), cassi Kuhn (seventh, 200 dash), madison Meyer (fifth, high jump) and Bruns (fourth, shot put).

the Panther 800 relay team took sixth while the 400 relay fin-ished seventh and the 1600 relay was second.

Kris Gangwer led the Panther boys by winning the 400 dash.

Panther boys picking up points were K.c. Fili (eighth, 110 hur-dles), Seth Rollins (fifth, 1600 run and second, pole vault), Gangwer (third, 200 dash) and Jared Puthoff (seventh, shot put).

Parkway’s 1600 meter relay team took sixth as well.

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April 14, 2011 •

PUBLIC AUCTIONI the undersigned will sell the following personal

property at Public Auction located at 713 West Arch Street, Portland, IN on Saturday Morning

April 23, 2001 at 10:00 a.m.HOUSEHOLD GOODS -

OLD & COLLECTORS ITEMS - TOOLSHotpoint side by side refrigerator, white; 3 pc. full size bed-room suit; LG TV; 3 cushion sofa; VCR; Lazy Boy recliner; Emerson microwave; kneehole desk; entertainment cen-ter; kitchen table with 2 extra leaves and 6 chairs; Maytag washer & dryer; GE upright freezer; end tables; lamps; (2) Brothers and (1) Singer portable sewing machines; Mag-navox VCR/DVD player; lift chair; full size bed; floor lamps; file cabinet; card tables and chairs; DP exercise bike; dressers; blanket chest; metal steamer trunk; small roll top desk with chair; baby bed; baby buggy; (2) cane bottom chairs; small hump back trunk with tray; 5 drawer wood file; 3 drawer dresser with mirrow; Zenith radio; videos; records; cassettes; (3) quilt frames; quilts; baskets; collector plates; Home Interior items; tobacco tins; #5 crocery churn; #5 jug; #12 crock; several other crocks; kerosene lamps; bedding; old books; Pyrex mixing bowls; flat irons; Aladdin green ja-dite lamp with shade; FireKing dishes; USA pitcher; McCoy planters; occasional table; (4) wicker bottom chairs; wood boxes; ammunition boxes; lanterns; porcelain pans; sev-eral Portland and Jay County advertising items; milk white, Wagner skillets; oil lamp with hanger; washboards; cigar boxes; old toys; ewing cabinet; depression glass; figurines; Buddy L trucks; Barbie dolls and cases; Matchbox cars; linens & doilies; Army toys; (2) opera glasses; Lincoln logs; doll clothes; children’s tea cart; metal Cash Register bank; child’s chairs; dinky toys; pinball game in original box; (2) Cincinnati Reds popcorn megaphones; costume jewelry; Aladdin kerosene lamps; Jay County directories; metal barn and house; Longenberger baskets; Nielink safe; old Kodak camera; green handled utensils; Coca Cola rays; slaw cutter; military buttons; quilting pieces; cookbooks; sewing baskets; bedding; pocket knives; clocks; old tools; small kitchen appliances; Sunbeam mixer with stand; pres-sure canners; spun aluminum canister set; sweeper; Hall bowl; meat grinder; compotes; flatware; utensils; sweeper; washboard; 3 step ladder; kitchen stool; humidifier; sew-ing cabinet; metal detector; Christmas tree; oval frame; metal cabinet; picnic table; Wards 5 hp rototiller with at-tachments; Yardman 22” push mower; Western Flyer metal scooter; copper boiler; tackle box; lawn chairs; old wringer; wheelbarrow; flat irons; cream cans; gas cans; fans; wood extension ladder; porch swing with frame; extension cords; stools; coal shovels; lanterns; hand tools; fishing poles; tomato stakes; canning jars and lids; electric grill; fan; minnow bucket; Conservo canner; high chair; yard decora-tions; and many other items not listed.AUCTIONEERS NOTE: This is only a partial listing. Please come prepared to spend the day with us.

NELLIE GRILE ESTATEBY SHARON LINK, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVE

LOY AUCTION & REAL ESTATEPortland Indiana

Gary Loy Auctioneer Ben LyonsAU01031608 AU10900085

Doug, Kim and Abby Loy and betty Harris -Clerks & Cashiers

Missy Puterbaugh, Jinnie Vance, and Travis Treurer -Auction Assistants

Lunch Served McAfee Port-a-pot

110 S. Wayne St.Ft. Recovery, Ohio

419-375-4617

VISIT US 24/7www.hastingsauto.com• Pictures •Prices •Options

Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri. 7:00 a.m.-5 p.m.Wed. 7 a.m.-8 p.m.

Sat. 7:30 a.m.-1 p.m.

CARS

VANS SUVs

10 Buick LaCrosse CXL

17,000 miles .....$23,900

10 NIssan Altima 2.5S

8,000 miles .......$18,800

09 Chev. Impala LT

19,000 miles .....$14,900

08 Pontiac Grand Prix

P/Sunroof, leather.. $14,500

07 Buick Lucerne CXL

32,000 miles .....$17,900

07 Pontiac Grand Prix

P/sunroof ..........$12,900

10 GMC Acadia SLT AWD

17,000 miles ...... ..$32,800

08 GMC Acadia SLT

34,000 miles ..... ..$24,900

08 GMC Envoy SLT 4x4

38,000 miles ..... ..$20,800

08 Mazda CX-7

28,000 miles ..... ..$17,500

08 Saturn Vue XR

AWD .................. .$15,800

08 GMC Envoy SLE 4x4

P/Sunroof ......... ..$19,200

07 Mazda CX-9 Touring

AWD ................ $20,900

012 Animals/Pets

BEAUTIFUL MALTI -CHONS; York ies,

ShihTzus, Pom mix,Fancy collars; sweaters,

toys, jewelry to pleaseeveryone. Garwick!s The

Pet People. 419-795-5711

018 Education/InstructionLOSE WEIGHT, tonemuscles with the Stone Ti-

ger fitness program. Kickboxing, cardio, plyomet-

rics, resistance trainingand more. (419) 733-6828

STONE-TIGER Dojo Mar-tial arts classes, ages 4

year and up. Self defense,discipl ine, grappl ing,

weapons and more (419)733-6828, 306 East An-

thony Street, Celina.

020 For Rent

CELINA: LET your tax re-turn make you money! Of-fice Space available@$250 a month, no de-posit and includes utilitiesand a phone line. Freshlypainted office with newercarpet in a great location.

ST. HENRY. Home lo-cated at 212 S. Elm in St.

Henry. 2 bedroom, full fin-ished basement, 1 car ga-

rage. Grand LakeRealty-419-852-2888.

025 For Sale

CENTRAL BOILER Out-door Wood & Corn Fur-

naces. Stop paying highenergy prices and use re-

newable energy. Call forcurrent specials. Classic

Comfort Heating & Supply.G r e e n v i l l e , O h i o .

888-296-3875.

CLEARANCE-DISCON-

TINUED , scratch and

dent, one-of-a-kind floordisplays up to 75% off

Kerns Fireplace and Spa;5217 Tama Road, Celina,

Ohio 419-363-2230.

DRY ANIMAL Bedding.Semi!s-100 cu yards.

M.L. Enterprise, LLC,260-341-8928.

GOOD USED KERO -

SENE Heaters, all in work-ing condition. Prices rangefrom $15 to $50. Somelike new! Also, 2 and 4 cy-cle small repair, pushmowers, trimmers, tillers,chain saws and chainsharpening! Millbrook Re-pairs, 1601 S. 500 E,Monroe, IN

MOPED SALE, over 100new and used mopeds.

Parts, service & repairs.Lyle!s Moped Sales, 12th

and Main, Delphos.419-692-0249.

OAK WOOD PELLETS

$180 per ton. Cleanbagged corn. Used corn& pellet stoves. Custommixing, bagging andcleaning. Delivery avail-able. 419 305-8702

POND STOCKING andSupplies. Amurs, min -

nows, and other fish varie-ties. Aeration systems,

windmills, fountains, andpond chemicals. Free

brochure. Free deliverywith minimum order. One

mile west of Kalida on St.Rt.224. 419 532-2335remlingerfishfarm.com

RECLINER, LOTS OFnice sofas, recliner sofa,sleeper sofas, sectionals,table and chairs, wickerset, glider/rocker w/otto-man, futon, twin bed,roll-a-way beds, stackablebookshelf, tvs, lamps,child-size folding chairs,baby crib, upright freezerand much more. Niceclean furniture/fractioncost of new! Yesterday!sTreasures, 973 S. Merid-ian, Port land, Ind.260-726-8175,Monday-Friday 12:30-5and Saturday 10-2. $1 offDVD!s. $2 off videogames. See our ad at jay-coshopping.com.

025 For Sale

SALE. BARNHART!S

Furniture. Best Prices

around on new and usedfurniture and mattresses.

200 East Main Street, VanWert, Ohio (419)

238-5079. Mon. 10-7.Wed.-Fri. 10-5:30. Sat.

10-2.

SOWAR!S INTERIOR De-sign, Coldwater. SALE on

valences and draperies.Huge selection of fabrics.

(419) 678-2811. Blinds,shades, installed and re-

paired.

STRAW AND HAY inabundance. All bale

sizes, all grades. Dry cowhay, low potassium. Semi

loads. Bill and Chris Mar-tin (517) 543-1642

WOODSHAVINGS deliv-ered in 12-90 yard loads

for horses, calves, andchickens. Compost also

available. Reliable,prompt and friendly serv-

ice. 260 622-4059 or877-573-3631.

035 Help Wanted

Drivers: Start $.47cpm w/ Raises! Full Benefit Packages! 1 Yr OTR exp or 100K/mi req.

Call Jessica or Elizabeth: 419-874-2525 x 223/224

Help Wanted\DriversDrivers: Dedicated Steel

Runs Now Available! Most runs will be from Rock Port, In to Pitts-

burgh, PA. $.38-$.40/mi depending on

experience. Avg 2,000mi/wk. $650

weekly guarantee. Home weekends and some

home time during week possible. Top of the line equip. & Benefits. Must

hold CDL-A, 23yoa. Don’t Wait, limited positions available!

Maverick Transportation. Call Today:

800-289-1100 www.drivemaverick.com

DRIVERS & OWNER

Operators. Growing com-

pany needs company driv-ers and owner operators

for dedicated customer inthe Van Wert area for re-

gional and over-the-roadruns. Two years experi-

enced required. For de-tails call 260-589-8112.

Experienced HVAC Installer

NeededWe are Growing. You should

have experience in residential and commercial installations.

Candidates that are customer-oriented will receive top pay,

company truck, uniforms, vacation and holiday pay, along with health insurance and other benefits. We perform a mix of local residential and commer-cial, new construction, along with service/repair and indus-trial work for select clients. We will consider training if you’re a

recent tech-school grad.

Drug and Alchohol Free Workplace, Safety is Always First.

Call or Drop off a resume.~Since 1942~

Riesen Plumbing & Heating419-586-2639

2015 S.R. 703, Celina, OhioEqual Opportunity Employer

035 Help Wanted

WOULD YOU like to bean in-home child care pro-

vider? Let us help. CallYWCA Child Care Re -

source and Referral at1 -800 -922 -2916 o r

419-225-5465.

040 Notices

***ARE YOU A BargainHunter?*** Welcome toReplay ConsignmentShop where there aredeals on every rack. Lo-cated in downtown St. Ma-ry!s on the corner ofSpring and Vine Street at702 E. Spring Street. Newand Gently used Men!s,Women!s, Teen!s andChildren!s clothing. Manyitems are marked $1.00each. Hurry in while sup-plies last. Currently ac-cepting Spring and sum-mer apparel in all sizes.Visit our website for moreinformation www.replay-consignmentshop.com orcall 419 300-8847. Hours:Tuesday-Friday 10 a.m. to6:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Find uson facebook.

AT CANALSIDE BookShop. Thousands of used

books! Low prices! 115West Spring Street, St.

Mary!s (419) 300-2665

FOR VALUABLE Cou-pons to Wilson Shoe Store

visit: www.celinadown -town.com Click on Spe-

cials.

GUNCKLE!S TREE Serv-ice, Complete tree &

stump service. Fully in-sured. Rick Gunckle (937)

547-0922, Cell (937)423-2190

LOST: MEDIUM -Larges ized female dog,

black/white, part EnglishShepherd with a black col-

lar, last seen near Chatt,Ohio, 4/1/11, answers to

Bonnie 260-525-8002

NEW CARPET specialsarrived from Georgia out-

let, Free pad with installedstock carpet. B & B House

of Carpet, 999 East Mar-ket, Celina.

041 Services

AMISH HOME cookedmeals in Amish home.

Groups of 10-30. Reserva-tions only. Call weekdays

765-470-1205.

BAILEY!S UPHOLSTERY

for all your furniture

needs. Free pick-up anddelivery. 35 years experi-

ence. 260-729-7051.

DCF POWDER Coating.Quality Custom Powder

Coating. Automotive, Mo-torcycle, Metal lawn furni-

ture, Clay/Concrete andMetal Products, Batch

work available, Oven sizes4!x6! & 10!x10”, Over 150

colors in stock and moreto choose from! Ask aboutbulk pricing! Greenville,

Ohio 937-569-1400.www.dcfpowdercoating.co

m.

DELLINGER BROS.,LLC. Since 1916. Resi -

dential-Farm-CommercialWater well drilling 5” & up,

pressure grouting, Com-plete Water systems,

sales, installation, service.Well & Pump repair. Li -

censed & Bonded. JimDellinger, Office 419495-2334, Residence 419

495-2921, 12346 St. Rt.49, P.O. Box D, Willshire,

Ohio 45898

LIGHT HAULING, House,barn, garage, basement,

clean outs, Tree cutting,falling tree clean up, Brush

removal, pressure wash-ing, painting inside and

out, Blacktop drivewaycoating, firewood for sale.

419-953-8421

NEW CERTIFIED Scale.Cash for all Scrap Metal.

Aluminum Cans--Copper--Brass--Steel--Cars--Bat-

teries--Appliances--Cata-lytic Converters & alumi-

num Wheels. Metal & Ve-hicle Pickup Available,

Roll Off Boxes available.Ohio City Auto, Inc.11408 Snyder Road, Ohio

City, Ohio 45874.1-800-387-2401.

045 Wanted

NEW CONSIGNMENT

Shop. Wanted new and

used items. Non-profit.Best consignment pay

outs. 228 W. Oak St., Un-ion City, IN. 937-732-5000

www.consignment-bar-gains.com

PAYING CASH forcoin-operated Pinball ma-

chines and Arcade videogames. Any condition,

working or non working.Clean out your barn, base-

ment, and garage. Pinballmachine and Arcade

game repairs and restora-tions also available. Call937-492-5692

SCOTT!S PROPERTY

Maintenance, AWHR

American Hot WaterHeater rentals. Repairs all

models. Greg (419)296-3433 or Scott (419)

979-3507.

WILLIAMS AUTO PARTSWe buy late model

wrecks. We have latemodel used auto and truck

parts, late model re -buildable wrecks. 127 De-

troit Avenue, Portland, IN.,1-800-669-5762.

050 Work Wanted

AGAPE LANDSCAPING.

Commercial and residen-

tial mowing. Remulchingand landscaping mainte-

nance. Owner Darl Strable(419) 305-2836.

AMISH GIRLS will dohousecleaning and ba -

b y s i t t i n g . C a l l(260-580-5289), leave

message.

D-LINN CONSTRUCTION

Remodeling: vinyl siding;

windows and doors; dry-wall; new construction:

room additions, garages;roofing; Free Estimates

260-251-4559.

J.R. CONSTRUCTION

Amish Crew Will do roof-

ing, Siding, Garages, PoleBarns, Room Additions,

Windows, Doors & Foun-dations. 260-580-5289

(Leave message)

SMALL AMISH Crew, anykind of roofing, including

the New Life Time AnduraRoof which covers over

ANY existing roof withouttearing off. Foundation

work. Any kind of repairwork. Any kind of paint-

ing. Dry wall finishing andrepair. References, Expe-rienced. Free estimates.

Call 937-260-5871 - Joe.

STATE CERTIFIED ScaleBuying, hauling away junk,

wrecked, used vehicles.Scrap metal of all kinds.

Roll-off container services.24 hour towing. Selling

used and new parts.III Sons Towing, Hauling

and Salvage LLC (419)363-2277.

WENDEL SEAMLESS

GUTTERING. For all your

guttering and leaf coverneeds. Call us for a free

quote. Call Jim at260-997-6774 or Steve at

260-997-1414.

061 Real Estate

100% NO Money downhome loans. VA, RD,USDA, subsidized financ-ing. 3 bedroom, 2 bath,basement, 2 car garage,ranch homes. One intown, one in country. Turnyour tax refund into alease purchase! AtHecht!s Landing (3) 3 bed-room, 2 bath, homes onthe channel with boatdock. Priced under$30,000. Grand Lake Re-alty-419-852-2888.

WANTED TO rent or pur-chase farm ground in Mer-

cer, Auglaize or JayCounty. 419 852-2888.

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(Continued from Page 1)be potty trained needs to be kept in diapers. For the child who is ready, you know the one that sits on the potty and as soon as he gets up, he makes a mess, black him out. If the child asks for his sippy cup, say no honey you can’t have it until you go on the potty. Or, if the child wants his stuffed animals, say no, they stay on the top of the refrigerator until you go on the potty.

When do you discipline? You discipline when it becomes a moral issue. Boys love to wrestle,

but when it moves from horsing around to hurting each other then it is a moral issue and the parent needs to discipline. Or, when the parent says “please stop” and the child does not, then it becomes a moral issue.

If you are having trouble with your child, for the next 3 weeks act exactly like your child to your best friend and employer. What would happen to you? You’d probably lose a friend and get fired from your job. Is this what you want for your child? Then Dr. Ray says you need to discipline.

Discipline without love is harsh. Love without discipline is child abuse because eventually the child will be abused by the world. The world will crush them. Every child will be disciplined. If you don’t do it, someone else will, like a judge, landlord, army officer, employer, or lawyer.

Dr. Ray has written many books including “You’re a Better Parent Than You Think!” and “Good Discipline, Great Teens” giving many more ideas and tips for parents.

Dr. Ray

Celina Manor celebrated their grand reopening recently with a huge celebration. A large number of guests and visitors toured the new remodeled facility. Mindy Kremer, Director of Customer Relations, was Master of Ceremonies. A tribute was given by Don Desch, HCF Board of Directors along with Melissa Smalley, Administrator.

Celina Manor Celebrates Grand Reopening

Photos by Anna Brewster

175th Anniversary (Continued from Page 1)

“Knights of St. John, Coldwater, Ohio”

“Standard Oil Co.“

Coldwater, Ohio, will be celebrating the 175th Anniversary of the first settlement on the land which became Coldwater, ( 1838-2013 ). The Mercer County Chronicle is working to preserve the History of Coldwater.

Photographs Courtesy Mercer County Historical Society, Inc.


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• 6 x 6 Porcelain TileGreat for Back Splashes.49 cents sq. ft.

• Berbers with attached pad$5.99 sq. yd.

• Solid Hardware 3 1/4 x 3/4” thick $2.89 sq. ft.

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