45 Years of Service: Father Jim To Retire After 55 Years

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By: Martha Schoen Obringers Barber Shop has been serving Coldwater and the surrounding community for 45 years. Owner Larry Obringer said that he got married one weekend and the next weekend he opened up his shop. He has given haircuts to four or five generations of different families from the community. Some kids still come back to see him and that makes him feel good. Obringer had wanted to be a barber since he was in the fifth grade. After high school, Obringer attended Dayton Barber College. He had to log 1800 hours before he was able to come home and start his shop. Obringer said, I love to cut hair. While cutting his patrons hair they began to tell him stories about their families, talked to him about their health, and told him their problems and aspirations. Obringer was always willing to listen. He was someone they felt they could trust and talk to. Obringer encouraged a few to see a doctor and one gentleman even had a stroke while in his barbers chair. Recently, Bob Leverette asked Obringer if he was interested in selling his business. Obringer had never thought about selling. He said he expected to die cutting hair. After talking things over with his kids, Obringer thought maybe it was time to do something else. It was a very difficult decision for Obringer to make, but he took Leverette up on the offer and will be officially retiring on June 18. Leverette is a 1995 graduate of Ft. Recovery. In 1996, he attended Dayton Barber School and then started cutting hair, full and part-time, over the next 16 years. He lives with his wife and two children in Ft. Recovery. Leverette said, I am excited about meeting new people and being a part of the Coldwater community. According to Obringer, it was a higher power that made this happen and I will miss the people the most. Obringers children are throwing a retirement party in Obringers backyard, rain or shine, on June 18 from 2-5 p.m. My family and I want to say thanks for your support. All are welcome to join in the celebration, including patrons, friends and wives. I would like to thank the people of Coldwater, and I think Coldwater is the most beautiful town with the parks, churches, and how people take care of their yards. Bob couldnt find a better place.
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Father Jim to Retire After 55 Years

By: Martha Schoen In the back of the pastors house at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Montezuma is a closed-in patio with a small table and chair. The chair faces the windows that look out over the backyard. Flowers adorn the walkway and a large pine tree stands over a statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary. This chair is where Reverend James Dugal has sat and done much of his work over the past twelve years. Reverend James Dugal was considering retirement when he heard of a need for a priest at Our Lady of Guadalupe parish in Montezuma. Fr. Jim, as he is known by his parishioners, did not foresee what a wonderful opportunity he would have pastoring Our Lady of Guadalupe. Fr. Jim grew up in Michigan and attended a Catholic High School. One of the nuns always seemed to think he would make a good priest. There was also a priest in his local parish that encouraged him. During his second year of college, he decided to become a priest. He attended St. Joseph Seminary in Rensselaer, Indiana, for two years and studied six more years at St. Charles Seminary in Carthagena. On June 2, 1956, he was ordained a priest at St. Charles Seminary and gave his first mass back home in Jackson, Michigan. Over the years, Fr. Jim has had a variety of assignments including serving as a teacher, being a director of Seminarians, preaching missions, being a part of a retreat team, and pastoring at several parishes. All this experience was brought to Our Lady of Guadalupe parish in 1999 when he volunteered to become the pastor. He did not expect to be there for twelve years, but he said that it has been a great gift. It has been a good parish and is so much like a family to me. Some of his most memorable moments at Our Lady of Guadalupe were when the parish threw him an 80th birthday party and when he celebrated his 50th anniversary as a priest. Fr. Jim remembers Provincial Reverend Angelo Anthony giving an inspiring mass and sermon for his 50th anniversary and the dinner and celebration that followed. Parishioners will always
After 45 years, Larry Obringer, left, is handing his chair over to Bob Leverette.
Mark Hubbard, teacher/coach, was honored at the Fort Recovery Retiree Banquet. Standing to the right is Mr. Brad Evers who teaches at Fort Recovery Schools. By: Betty Lou Wooden Apple was given Denney/Hall to: Barb Alig, Shelly Brunswick, Maggie Hartings, Bob The theme for the Fort Heitkamp, Amy Kaiser, Lori Recovery Schools annual Koch, and Kim Niekamp. June 24 retiree banquet was Watch Ten Year Award was preThem Grow.Then Let sented to: Amy Bihn, Esther American Red Cross Them Go. The honored Heitkamp, Kristy Keller, teacher was Mark Hubbard Lori Link, Janice Osterloh, Blood Mobile who taught and coached at and Kathy Schwieterman. Fort Recovery since 1992. Fifteen Year Award was Mercer Health, His most memorable mo- presented to: Joe Bruns, Coldwater ment at the Fort was the Vic Miller, Cheryl Muhlenyear he coached the win- kamp, and Marcia Schmitz. ning girls basketball team Twenty Year Award was in 1995. The rocking chair presented to: Nancy Abels, If you would like to that was presented to him Mary Diller, Vicki Grube, have your event posted for his years of service was Jan Hickerson, Sandy donated by Mr. Hubbard to Raffel, and Ed Snyder. in the Greater Mercer the Bright Future Day Care Twenty-Five Year Award and Preschool. Since he al- was presented to Harry County Community ready had a family heirloom Hart. rocker he thought the day Thirty Year Award was Calendar, e-mail your care could make good use presented to Lucy Staugler. of the rocker. Thirty-Five Year Award information, at least 4 Diane Burke, former was presented to Dottie weeks prior to event, to Kindergarten teacher, who Pearson. passed away in May 2010, The committee had mercercountychronicle@bright.net. was also awarded a rocking planned a Power Point prechair. Accepting the award sentation in honor of Suwas her brother Roger and perintendent Pat Niekamp, ... means sister Linda. They have do- but due to the widespread one column nated the rocker to the Fort power outage, the presenRecovery Kindergarten tation had to be cancelled. by one inch Class. Mr. Neikamp was thanked Too small to be noticed? ntBeADinghy one! Bus driver Dottie Pearson for his many years of dediYoure reading this retired with 35 eyourboat!A boatowners policy can insure you years of ser- cation to the school system. Call 419-678-2324 to start your ad! vice. Her mother Charlene attenst most risks of owning and operating your has also retired as a He honored the large a final boat, Pearson dance of retirees with We LOVE We sinking otor and its trailer. FromVehicles! or capsizing bus driver for the song. His superintendents Dirty LOVE long time to DirtyYOUR VEHICLE WeVehicles! LOVE MAKE position will be filled by nd collision, boat insuranceVEHICLE island of is an Fort Recoverys Schools. DirtyYOUR AGAIN MAKE NEW LOOK Vehicles! LOOK Five Year Award of the Mrs. Shelly Vaughn. MAKE NEW AGAIN Tired of Salt & Grit Your Vehicle? ort during stormy times.YOUROnVEHICLE
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REVEREND JAMES DUGAL remember Fr. Jim joking high school students sit to about the Michigan-OSU ask them questions. He will remember all the rivalry and his inspiring sermons that could be applied to people here and hopes to meet them from time to time everyday life. Just over two weeks ago, because they have been like Fr. Jim celebrated a mass family to him and there are for the graduating seniors. so many good friends. He Those students were in first also Hopes that the parish grade when Fr. Jim came to will continue as it has with the parish. He said that it lots of spirit and involvement was great to see how much of the people. With different health the graduates have grown problems, he feels now is a over the years. The parish has also good time to retire. He said grown. Almost 100 fami- that it has been a hard decilies have been added since sion after 55 years of serving Fr. Jim became pastor. Over people as a priest. He is gothe years, he has buried pa- ing to make a new pattern for rishioners, married couples his life with fewer responsiand baptized their children, bilities. When asked about given first communions, and his plans, he said, A lot of administered other Sacra- people would go traveling, ments. Fr. Jim has the abil- but Ive traveled. Ive been ity to reach out to all. He to Rome a couple of times, always has a smile and a the Holy Lands, Guatemala, warm welcome, and he has Hawaii, and Alaska. He been dedicated to the people plans on helping out at difhe serves. ferent parishes in the area He really has enjoyed the when they need a priest. Wednesday night masses Reverend Rick Friebel for the CCD children. Fr. will be taking Fr. Jims place. Jim would come down to Reverend Friebel is 60 years the front rows where all the old and is a Precious Blood elementary students sit and priest. He will be coming ask them questions about the from Holy Trinity Parish in readings. At times, he even Dayton where he has been goes to the back of church stationed for the past eight where the junior high and years.
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Marjorie Ann Ayers, 68, San Diego, california, formerly of rockford, died at 1:30 a.m. may 28, in San Diego. She was born may 27, 1943, in Van Wert county, to Ford e. and B. carol (manley) Ayers. She is survived by a daughter, crystal Ayers, San Diego, california; a sister, Joyce linn, ohio city; two brothers and spouses, rev. Jim and Jeanette Ayers, St. marys, and Stanley and Pat Ayers, Peyton, colorado; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a brother-in-law, Paul linn. She had lived the past 40 years in San Diego, after leaving rockford. She had worked in several gift stores in the San Diego area, and the past four years for the San Diego Padres. She bred and raised purebred Bengal cats and also competed in the feline shows with them. Graveside services will be held June 17 at 1:30 p.m. at riverside cemetery, rockford, with rev. Jim Ayers officiating. Memorials may be directed to the grandchildren. Ketcham-ripley Funeral home, rockford, is in charge of services. condolences may be left at ketchamripley.com William A. Huecker, 70, coldwater, died at 11:05 p.m. June 7, at mercer health, coldwater. he was born February 13, 1941, in mccartyville, to the late Paul and theresa (Schlater) huecker. he was married november 3, 1962, in minster, to marilyn F. ranly, and she survives in coldwater. he is survived by a daughter and spouse, Deborah and David roth, union city, indiana; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a brother and spouse, robert and carol huecker, minster; two sisters and spouses, madonna and James roth, Sidney, and carol and robert hurm, St. marys; a sister, Sr. Paula huecker, cincinnati; three sistersin-law and spouses, Jacqueline huecker, mccartyville, Doris and larry Barhorst, russia, and Jane and Doug Knob, Fort loramie; and two brothers-in-law, herb ranly, minster, and robert and Paula ranly, new Bremen. he was preceded in death by a brother, edward huecker and a sister-in-law, rebecca ranly. he worked at the former new idea Plant in coldwater for 38 years and nK Parts in Sidney for 9 years. he was a member of holy trinity catholic church, coldwater, a 1959 graduate of Anna high School, and was in the Army reserves. mass of christian Burial was held on June 11, at holy trinity catholic church, coldwater. Burial followed in St. elizabeth cemetery, coldwater. condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
William D. Bill Preston, 69, celina, died at 11:05 p.m. on June 10, at mercer health, coldwater. he was born July 5, 1941, in london, connecticut, to the late harold and lillian (merrill) Preston. he was married on July 12, 1975, to Audrey Stickney, who survives in celina. he is survived by a son, Andrew Preston, celina; a daughter, Julia Henderson, Celina; five grandchildren; a sister and spouse, Kathy and mike martin, connecticut; two sisters, Abby Preston and norma Preston, both of connecticut; and a brother, richard Preston, connecticut. he was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, ellen Preston. he was retired as a civilian contractor for the Submarine manufacturing company at the shipyard in connecticut. he was a member of the Bethany united methodist church, celina. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. on June 16 at the Bethany united methodist church, celina, with rev. John Exman officiating. Friends may call at the church one hour before services. the lehman-hogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral home is handling arrangements. condolences may be made at lhDfuneralhome.com. memorial contributions may be made to the ronald mcDonald house.
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Join the Fort recovery prizes being given. contributions can be made to the otterbein St. marys Public librarys 2011 An evening program retirement community and the Grand lake hospice. summer library program for families has been starting June 6 at the library. scheduled for this year. come in any time the first on June 29 at 7 p.m., week of June to pick up a carol Knarr, a storyteller, schedule. crafts, games will present her stories and and story time are some folklore from around the of the creative activities world. this free event, planned for local children, sponsored by the Friends preschool through sixth of the library, is open to grade. check out books the public and will be held and receive a library bag at the hein Amphitheater. including treats and sign up in case of rain, the program for prizes. the childrens will be held at the Fort program ends July 13 with recovery elementary a swimming party at the School Auditeria. the Ambassador Pool. library welcomes everyone middle school students, to come and participate. teens, and adults are also For more information, call invited to participate in the library at 419-375the students of eileen naveau, also mike homan, a reading program with 2869. Weber and ron Johnson Joe Wenning, Ben Wenning, performed in a piano recital David cervantes, and isaac on June 1 in the choir room cervantes, students of ron of coldwater high School. Johnson. Johnson and Weber those performing are as played two short duets at follows: Jack Bills, elise the conclusion of the Kramer, maria clune, Dane program. At the conclusion rindler, Jay muhlenkamp, of the recital, the well earned those who have lost a loved are not the only ones experiencing christina hess, Adam Stall, composer statue awards were one often find it difficult to grief and feelings of loss, Black Abigail Stall and Abby presented to each student. continue the day to day routine said. Once they find out that that they used to enjoy. often, others feel as they do, they begin those who are grieving feel alone to open up about their feelings. it and isolated in their grief. to is healthy to acknowledge grief help those who are grieving, State and realize it is a natural part of the Fort recovery a safe and enjoyable night of the heart hospice will offer life when you lose someone you After-Prom committee held for our teens. We would an Adult Grief Support Group love. Bereavement support for adults a successful after-prom like to commend the students beginning monday, June 20, and and wishes to thank all the who attended the after prom continuing each monday through and children is an important part organizations, businesses, for their good behavior and July 25 at the agencys Portland, of the services provided by State parents and individuals who for making it a fun and safe Indiana, office, 1237 W. State of the heart. All bereavement route 67. support is free, including the Grief helped in any way to ensure event. the Grief Support Groups Support Groups. State of the heart are helpful to those who have lost provides bereavement support a loved one and are experiencing to anyone in the communities grief that goes with that loss, the agency serves, regardless of explained marlene Black, association with hospice care. the catholic Adult For more information Bereavement Specialist for State the agency cares for families and of the heart. She and hospice patients in eastern indiana and Singles club enables concerning the organization chaplain rogers Durham of the western ohio who are confronting its members to enjoy the or any of the following Portland office will guide the a life limiting illness. company of fellow single activities, please call eileen group sessions. 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Ive always been a bargain hunter. Much of it came from the fact that I never had much money. Being frugal has become a way of life for me. So garage sales naturally fit with my personality. The gene was carried down from my mother, who also enjoyed a good deal. She amassed most of the items for my first baby at these sales when they became popular in Mercer County during the seventies. The best selling items still seem to be baby things, childrens clothing and toys. not needing those, I go garage sailing for the fun of it. I never know when I might find an item I dont need, but cant live without. In the spring, I enjoy visiting with people I havent seen since fall. I ran into two ladies at the sales in Coldwater last month. We spent a bit of time catching up. And its funny when youre on the same trail as someone else; you both show up at the same sales.
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10 YEARS AGO (2001) The Coldwater Council voted unanimously to put a request for 1/2 percent income tax increase on the november 2001 ballot at the June 11 meeting. That increase, if approved, would increase the current 1% rate to 1-1/2 %. The Chronicle lost a valued staff member this past weekend as Gene Weber passed away after battling recent bypass surgery. Gene was a sports columnist, local Most Wednesday or Thursday historian and former math teacher at Coldwater high School, coach afternoons during the school year, a group of second to fifth and athletic director. grade students from Celina West elementary or Ft. recovery 25 YEARS AGO (1986) This weekend the Coldwater elementary met with their high Fire Department will celebrate its School Bigs from area high 100th anniversary with festivities schools. This group of Bigs and at the village fire station. A few of Littles is part of the Big Brothers the departments major fires were Big Sisters Buddies program. The the Bettinger and Company hoop Buddies program just concluded Factory and Sawmill in 1892 and its activities for this school year. During their time together the The Coldwater normal School on the corner of First and College groups would work on homework, Streets was completely leveled by have a snack, play games, and do other activities. This year fire on June 16, 1896. hugh C. Auckerman was they focused on serving others, selected to fill the position of safety, and being healthy. One elementary principal at Marion service project that they did was to Local Schools. he has been collect items to send to soldiers in curriculum director at noble Local Afghanistan for Christmas. They Schools and lives in Byersville, also had several guest speakers come in throughout the year. Ohio. The leader of the Celina group was nancy eberle. She said 50 YEARS AGO (1961) Louis huelsman, that she will always remember superintendent of St. Henry High the excitement of the Littles and School announced on Thursday, the sparkle in their eyes when the June 8, 1961 that Francis Guilbault, Bigs would walk in. The leader of 25 year old native of Michigan, the Ft. Recovery group was Mary has been named head basketball Beth homan. When asked what and assistant baseball coach at St. she will always remember about henry high School, to replace this year, she said the excitement Don Merkl, who resigned to accept that the group had when they the head baseball coaching job at would run up and down the St. Joseph College, rensselaer, hallway to get some exercise. The Littles would laugh and giggle Indiana. James C. Broeker, son of Mr. and try to beat their Bigs in a race! and Mrs. Anthony Broeker of After, they would lay on the floor Coldwater, received a Bachelor exhausted and out of breath. Some of the Bigs had favorite of Civil engineering Degree from the University of Dayton on memories, too. One said that she June 3. Broeker, a 1954 graduate and her Little were together for two of Coldwater high School has years and she enjoyed seeing her accepted a position with the Ohio Little change into the young lady that she has become. Other Bigs Department of highways.
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With the weather cooperating, the farmers of Mercer County finally got those crops in the ground. It is great to drive through most of the county and just look at the crops coming up. Corn looks good. Lets just hope that it will produce enough to make the season worthwhile. Talking to a very reliable source on the matter you feel as though it may be a good crop again at the seasons end. I sure hope so. One can only hope for the best yields possible. While driving around the county the other day I couldnt help but notice just how fine
the grounds are worked before planting. It never ceases to amaze me just how fine the farmers can get the soil before planting. It looks almost like fine sand. When you think how it looks before all the plowing, it is hard to imagine just how much know how has to go into getting the soil ready for the seeds. I guess that all goes with being a farmer. Well school is out so be
very careful driving as there will be more kids on bikes and such. You have to watch out for them since they dont stop to think that anything can go wrong in their world. So be careful, especially at night, as lots of kids dont have lights on their bikes. Also, there will be a lot more activity at the parks of the various towns so be extra careful in those areas. Until next week, dont forget to tell the little lady just how much she means to you, and Ill be seeing you all at the upcoming festivals. Thats My Opinion.......... Whats Yours??
Maybe we should have thought about carpooling!! Knowing I can use a variety of paraphernalia for my job, Ive had people give me things just to get rid of them. Usually the items are large and cumbersome; something they dont want to take back in the house. Can you imagine seeing someone walking down the street carrying two cowboy hats with a wedding crinoline tucked under her arm? I had to be careful at the next garage not to wipe out the jewelry and hair accessories when I turned a corner. I even received a phone call at home when a woman was closing up. She recalled I was at her sale looking for craft/decorating items and asked if I wanted to come over and pick up the rest of what she had. Garage sales have become a harbinger of spring in communities throughout the nation. An item that is no longer wanted is sold at a bargain price to someone who needs it. Its the American way. Its also recycling at its best. Keep Smiling.
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The Mercer County Engineer, Jim Wiechart, is planning to close rice road between US 33 and Bogart road in Center Township for a culvert replacement. This road will be closed tentatively on June 15, and is scheduled to reopen in approximately two weeks, depending on the weather conditions. Any additional questions, contact the Mercer County engineers Office at 419-586-7759.
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Your 401(k) offers tax-deductible contributions, tax-deferred growth of earnings potential and a variety of investment options so its a great tool for building retirement savings. Yet like all tools, your 401(k) must be used properly to get the best results. Thats why you should review your 401(k) at Advertorial least annually and make whatever adjustments are needed. Depending on where you work, you may get some 401(k) review help FINANCIAL FOCUS you might want to from your plan provider. But if that assistance isnt available, consult with a financial professional to make sure youre getting the maximum benefit from your plan. As you begin to review your 401(k), your first question should probably be this:an investor, you may find that bonds can be a valuable part of your holdings. 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Whats Happening around the Fort. the Friends of the library will be sponsoring the annual Pet Parade at the Jubilee on Saturday, June 18. Kids of all ages are invited to bring their pet for the contest. Prizes will be awarded for the following: cutest cat, Best Family of Pets, cutest Dog, cutest Puppy, Best Decorated Pet, Best Pet-non cat or dog. registration begins at the Jubilee headquarters at 12:30 p.m. Saturday with the judging starting at 1 p.m. A used book sale will be held at the merchants tent sponsored by the Friends of the library. curious George and the man with the yellow hat will be on hand to give out chances for curious George books. the Pie Baking contest will be held Friday evening at the Jubilee at 7 p.m. have your homemade pies at the headquarters by 7 p.m. they will be judged and then auctioned off starting at 7:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded for the best crme Pie, Fruit Pie and Specialty Pie. By entering the contest or buying a pie, you will
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Dan and Brenda marshman, Dunkirk, ohio, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Danielle to tyler niekamp, son of Pat and mary niekamp, Fort recovery. the bride elect is a 2005 graduate of hardin northern high School, and a 2009 graduate of the university of Findlay. She currently is a graduate student at the university of toledo and will graduate in 2012. the prospective groom is a 2003 graduate of Fort recovery high School. he is a 2009 graduate of the university of Findlay with a Bachelor of Science, and a 2010 graduate of the university of Findlay with a masters of education degree. he is a teacher at the upper Scioto Valley high School, mcGuffy, ohio. the wedding is planned for July 2, at St. michael church, Findlay, ohio.
be helping the historical Society. Anyone having anything of interest to the readers of the Fort notes please send to betty. mercercountychronicle@ yahoo.com. thouGht For the WeeK: remember your Father this week on Fathers Day. The first Fathers Day was celebrated in Spokane, Washington, in 1910. After hearing a mothers Day sermon, and having been raised by her Father, Sonora Smart thought that a day for fathers should be celebrated. She chose the third Sunday in June because that was her Fathers birthday. in 1924, President calvin coolidge declared that the third Sunday in June should be set aside to celebrate fathers. President nixon in 1972 declared a permanent date of the third Sunday in June as the official day to celebrate Fathers Day. until neXt WeeK rememBer: Be happy, love one another and remember that there is a miracle out there that can change your life.
The Book of Fate By: Brad Meltzer

Brad meltzer takes us into the world of power, national security and intrigue. A young presidential aide is disfigured in an assassination attempt and the lifelong friend of the President of the united States is killed. eight years later, Wes holloway sees the dead man in malaysia where the past president is speaking for a fundraiser. thinking he must be suffering from jet lag, food poisoning or just losing his mind, he starts digging once he gets back to the states. unfortunately, it seems other people are digging, too. At least he has the good sense to call on his friend who helped him get this position in the first place. With connections in high places, hopefully together they can figure out just what the heck is going on. But as President mannings right hand man, he is still a bit nave and too trusting of everyone. he hasnt learned that all the security and protection isnt as foolproof as it appears. When agents from the ciA and FBi pay him a visit, he realizes that this may be bigger than he first thought. A call for a quote from a gossip columnist has him wondering if the stories are related. in spite of everything, it takes Wes awhile to understand he has only hit the tip of the iceberg. in another part of the country, the man who pulled the trigger sits in a psych ward waiting for someone to contact him. he knows that they would
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St. henry Pool Aqua Aerobics has begun and will continue through August 30 every tuesday and thursday from 8:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m. instructors: marie Stahl and Jean homan. For more information, call marie at 419-852-5642 or the St. henry Pool at 419-6788494. A free movie and popcorn will be held at the north Park on June 30. Bring your lawn chairs and drinks and enjoy the movie. the St. henry Altar rosary Sodality is asking each member to donate three items or $15 for the fancy stand at the picnic. All donations can be dropped off at Vicki Koesters, 5072 St. rt. 119, St. henry, or teresa Poling, 112 Sunset Ave, St. henry. if you have questions, please call Vicki at 419-678-3451 or teresa at 419-678-4457. St. henry Picnic presale ride tickets are available at St. henry Bank and Gels iGA. Pre-sale tickets are 10 tickets (1 strip) for $8 or 80 cents per ticket. once the picnic begins, the price per ticket will increase to $1.25. St. henry Picnic little miss and little master St. henry contest will be held July 2 at 6 p.m. open to all 3 - 6 year olds in the St. henry School District. cash prizes and trophies will be awarded. children will be judged on costume (red, white, and blue theme), stage presentation, and their ability to answer questions. A $10 entry fee is required. registration will take place immediately before the event or you may pre-register by calling Kevin Schulze at 419-678-4118. only 15 boys and 15 girls will be accepted. St. henry Picnic Presale Pork chop Dinners for July 2, sponsored by the Gardens, are available at St. henry Bank, Shell and Gels iGA. St. henry Picnic talent Show will be held July 3 at 3 p.m. A first and second place prize will be given for each of the four age groups: under 6, 7 - 10, 11 - 13 and 14 - 18. A $10 entry fee is required for all competing acts. Please pre-register by calling Kevin Schulze at 419-6784118. you may also register immediately prior to the event. Vacation Bible School will be held July 18 - 22, from 6:30 - 9 p.m. in the St. henry church basement. the theme is Dare to be a h.e.r.o. 4 God. registration forms are available at the various church entrances. Deadline to register is June 30. Grades K-5/2011-2012 school year if you have news from the Saint henry area, please contact Jenny Sutter at 419-678-2324 or mccnews@bright.net.
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Baby Girl Hart matt and chrissy (may) hart, Fort recovery, announce the birth of a daughter, lauren christina hart, at 2:19 p.m. on June 3, at mercer health. She weighed 7 pounds 11 ounces and was 21 inches long. She was welcomed home by sisters, emily, age 12, Ashley, age 9, Kimberly, age 7, and Jenna, age 5, and a brother, russell, age 2. maternal grandparents are mike and Sue may, Fort recovery. Paternal grandparents are louie and Peg hart, Fort recovery. maternal great-grandparent is rosie may, Fort recovery. Baby Girl Corcoran Alicia howard, celina, and chris corcoran, cincinnati, announce the birth of a daughter, Aela lanelle, at 12:09 a.m. on June 4, at mercer health, coldwater. She weighed 6 pounds 12 1/2 ounces and was 20 inches long. maternal grandparents are Angie howard, celina, and Gary howard, muncie, indiana. Paternal grandparents are carol corcoran, cincinnati, and the late ronald corcoran. maternal great-grandparents are martha Jarrett, celina, and the late William Jarrett, Sr.
not let him down. the job is not finished and those responsible for his mothers death must pay. the Book of Fate, switches settings from sunny Florida to a cold and snowy Washington D.c . the story is written in first person of the main character, Wes. he speaks of his friendship with President and mrs. manning and is fiercely defensive of both. trustworthy and loyal, but not so sophisticated is his childhood buddy rogo. Former aide Dreidel is willing to help, but is running for a senate seat in his home state of illinois. he has to be careful not to be drawn into anything. Politicians are vulnerable and news of any scandal travels fast. he needs to look out for himself. Agent micah is ciA and terrence oShea is FBi--or so they say. then there is the roman; the reader never really knows who he is working for. his identity is shrouded in secrecy, which adds to the thrill of this whodunit. At times it seems like lisbeth, a reporter for the Palm Beach Post, is the only one Wes can trust. And i cant forget poor nico. he was the one in the psych ward. each character has his own story, but meltzer reveals them slowly, giving the reader a chance to figure it out on their own. if you like crime novels, i think youll enjoy the Book of Fate. it has a good mix of strategy and ambiguity that keeps the reader wondering what and whose secrets are being protected. it is available in regular Fic mel, and large print lP mel. Georgia
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Sunday, June 26, 1:00 4:00, the 31st Annual Prehistoric Artifacts Exhibit, hosted by the Mercer County Indian Relic Collectors, will be held at the Mercer County Historical Museum lawn, 130 East Market, (a block east of the Courthouse), Celina. The public is welcome; there is no charge. The Theme of this years exhibit, is the Importance of Creative Thinking and Inventions in the past few thousand years. What talents did some people possess that enabled them to use the creative side of their brains to plan and implement tools, which would provide them with the necessities of life? When people see the flint arrow heads, the slate pendants, or the stone axes, they see the beauty of the tools and ask about the uses of those tools. How many people study the evolution of the development of these tools? Is it possible for a person to put himself in that time period of history and to walk in the moccasins of early man and recognize his challenges? Early man figured out how to make flint, slate, and stone tools, not only for killing animals for protection and for food, but also for making clothing, constructing homes, building fires, planting vegetables, and creating works of art. Would we have done so well, if we had lived 10,000 years ago? Would we have lasted the first winter? How many people grasp the age of these artifacts? Following the ice age, between ten and twelve thousand years ago, man was moving into this area of Ohio. Remember the Elk antlers and bones at the Mercer County Historical Museum, whereby a spear had pierced the elks left scapula? Those bones were carbon 14 dated at 12,000 years ago, documenting mans presence at Cranberry Prairie where the bones were found. In Mercer
Ray Eblen planned the first Prehistoric Artifact Exhibit, Immaculate Conception School sixth graders Hailey Langenkamp, Lauren McDonough, March 18, 1973, at the Mercer County Historical Museum, Clista Hellwarth, and Ashtyn Phlipot were the recipients of the Presidential Academic when it was located on the second floor of the building on Award for earning an A average in all their subjects throughout the year. These awards the northeast corner of Main and Fayette Streets, Celina. were given during a graduation ceremony on the last day of school. This Exhibit has been the most popular exhibit for lasting the longest, for the Mercer County Historical Society. County, artifacts, e.g. arrowheads, gorgets, spears, and pendants, have been found which date between 1000 and 10,000 years ago. Last year, June 27, the Mercer County Historical Society hosted Members of the Mercer County Indian Relic Collectors: Frank Meyer, Ken Sowards, Ron Thiebeau, Jim and Mary Faller, Paul Leasor, Larry and Casey Young, Robert Evans, Mark Schulze, Kenny Rupert, Billie Ford and Jerry Steinlage. For the past thirty years, this organization has faithfully shared their collections for this Annual Exhibit. Learn if you possess the most valuable artifacts in your old shoebox of arrowheads! Bring your artifacts for identification to the Museum, and have these experts identify the age and use of these tools and works of art. Archaeology Magazines will be available to see examples of the flint, slate, and stone tools, dating thousands of years old. The Mercer County Historical Society has been a Leader in preserving Mercer Countys Heritage by following its Mission Statement: To Preserve Mercer Countys History and To Educate the Public About that History! Stop by the Museum Sunday, June 26, and express your appreciation to its Members! Better yet, stop by the Mercer County Commissioners Office and express your appreciation to them, for establishing the Mercer County Historical Society in 1958, and purchasing the Riley Home for the County Historical Society to use as the County Museum in 1974. The County Commissioners have the authority and responsibility for maintaining the County Building and Grounds of the County Museum.
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Celina Insurance Group Promotes Meinerding to Vice President of Human Resources

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[The Mercer County Historical Society President Joyce Alig, may be contacted at 3054 Burk-St. Henry Road, Saint Henry, OH 45883, or histalig@ bright.net or 419-678-2614.]
Bill Montgomery, President and CEO, is pleased to announce that Jane Meinerding has been elected as Vice President of Human Resources of all Celina Insurance Groups Companies. The companies Boards of Directors approved Meinerdings promotion at their May 16 meeting. Jane will continue to handle all recruiting and personnel management for Celina Insurance Group. Meinerding has 32 years experience with the company. Prior to becoming the head of HR, Jane built her knowledge of insurance through work in various positions, one of which was as a life underwriter. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Wright State University and obtained the PHR (Professional in
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Antique fishing equipment, boats and outboard motors are expected to be on display at the lake loramie heritage museum, S. r. 703, lake loramie, Saturday, June 18 from 2-4 p.m. the museum will be open beginning at 1 p.m. tom mertz of minster will return with more of his extensive collection of old fishing lures and equipment. toms exhibit was very well received by museum goers last year. Also expected to be on Left to right: Joyce L. Alig, President of Mercer County Historical Society, Inc. and Ron Gelhaus, Village Administrator of Saint Henry, is presenting the Key to the Village to Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Drahmann, international travelers from Amsterdam, Europe, on June 2. tourists, mr. and mrs. Bernard Drahmann, Amsterdam, have been traveling across the united States. the Drahmanns contacted Joyce Alig, mercer county historian, for research about the Drahmann family, who had emigrated from Germany to Saint henry, in the mid 1800s. they are also interested in history of the macke, hemmelgarn, and homan families. Alig took them to the Saint henry church, where Pat Stachler met with them. Alig then took them to the church cemetery, where they found the monuments of their relatives. next, they went to the Granville township library where Pat Kunk assisted them in local research, including the history of Father Albrecht who moved from St. Joe church to Perham, minnesota, with many local followers, with a Drahmann family included. Among their gifts, the Dramanns received a Key to the Village with brochures, and three books: history of Saint henry church Windows, by mary niekamp; history of Saint henry, and Passport to Granville township history, by Joyce Alig. For those interested in this Family history, their website may be visited: http://www.drahmann.nl/ reizen/voorjaar-2011/index.php.
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display is an all wood lyman boat and some antique outdoor motors by the Addis Katterheinrich family, new Knoxville, and a colorful, high-powered, nordic pickle fork design boat by carl Schroeder of Grand lake St. marys. the museum display contains a large number of old items found around lake loramie and an extensive collection of photographs, news articles and maps of the lake from days gone by. this exhibit, for one day
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celina man honored for Service to cheryl Ann

marce nietfeld said he was honored and humbled to receive the Albert heckler Award from cheryl Ann Programs during cheryl Anns staff appreciation dinner in march. the award is given each year to a cheryl Ann family that exemplifies service and advocacy. he accepted the award on behalf of all the families and staff members who have built cheryl Ann Programs into what it is today. this isnt about me, ni-
Cheryl Ann Superintendent Mike Overman, right, gives the Albert Heckler award to Marce Nietfeld, center. At left is Albert Heckler, for whom the award is named. etfeld said. this is about the program, which has grown so much over the years. its about the effort that the families and staff have put into it. he wants to use the award as a way to encourage young families to get involved with cheryl Ann Programs. i would like to tell people not to be afraid to get involved its tremendously rewarding, said nietfeld, who lives in celina with his wife, Judy. Dont be afraid to jump in. there is a learning curve, but there are also people who will help you and walk with you on the journey. Volunteerism is important to both the nietfelds. they joined Arc when their son, Bill, now 43, first received help from cheryl Ann. With Judys full support, marce served as Arc secretary, then vice president, then president. After many years of service with Arc, he was asked to serve on the countys mrDD board (now DD). in our years with Arc, then in two terms on the board, we saw constant, steady growth in cheryl Ann Programs, said nietfeld, who also served as board president. he has served on the nonprofit board of CA Industries. nietfeld is very active at his church, immaculate conception in celina, and has made mission trips to haiti and Jamaica and with youth groups to mississippi after hurricane Katrina to show others that it is important to help those in need. hes so busy with his volunteer work its hard to pin him down to his chores around the house, Judy jokes. nietfeld, who is an excellent handyman, has a constant flow of opportunities to help others. its important to give back, he said. We are all gifted in some way. Judy and i both feel that we have a responsibility to share those gifts with others to help make society better, he said. the lord didnt put us here just to stumble around and rely on somebody else to do the work.
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The box score says that Clint Bowyer led all 30 laps in last Wednesday nights Prelude to the Dream all-star dirt Late Model race at Eldora Speedway, but the native of Emporia, Kan., had to fend off strong charges from J.J. Yeley and Aric Almirola to finally capture a victory in the prestigious race thats a whos who of racings elite. After finishing second in the past two Prelude to the Dream events, Bowyer sealed his first Prelude triumph by .531 of a second over Yeley, a former USAC champion who has logged numerous laps at Eldora. Its just so much fun to be able to come here and compete, said Bowyer, whose victory was presented live to the entire nation on HBO Pay-Per-View, with the net proceeds from the telecast supporting four of the nations top childrens hospitals. What an awesome racetrack. Ive always loved this place and Im very proud of Tony Stewart and everybody behind him that makes this event awesome. Theres a lot of hard work to put on something like this, and we are very lucky to have him put forth the effort. Stewart, owner of Eldora Speedway and a three-time Prelude victor, finished 20th in the race he created in 2005. We had another first-time winner tonight. Thats what the fun part is, said Stewart, a twotime NASCAR Sprint Cup Series champion. Watching Marcos Ambrose win his heat race and Jason Leffler win his heat race in their first time being here thats the stuff that makes you smile, and its fun to watch all these guys have a good time. The race was a team event. There was still an individual race winner in Bowyer, but there was also a race within the race, with the field broken up into four teams, each representing a childrens hospital: Team Levine: Jimmie Johnson, Denny Hamlin, Bill Elliott, David Reutimann, Austin Dillon, Ray Evernham and Cruz Pedregon. Team Atlanta: Ryan Newman, Carl Edwards, Bowyer, Ken Schrader, David Gilliland, Leffler and Ron Capps. Team St. Louis: Kyle Busch, Kasey Kahne, Bobby Labonte, Justin Allgaier, Kenny Wallace, Ron Hornaday and Ricky Carmichael. Team Dallas: Tony Stewart, Tony Kanaan, Matt Kenseth, Brian Vickers, Ambrose, Almirola and Yeley. Each hospital received a donation, with the payout breakdown as follows: Winning team received 30 percent of net proceeds raised from the pay-per-view telecast. Second-place team received 25 percent of net proceeds raised from the pay-per-view telecast. Third- and fourth-place teams each received 20 percent of net proceeds raised from the pay-perview telecast. The finishing positions of the top-five drivers from each team were added together, with the lowest team score winning 30 percent of the net money raised. The cumulative efforts of Busch (fourth), Allgaier (fifth), Carmichael (sixth) and Kahne (10th) put Team St. Louis on top. Team Atlanta finished second, while Team Dallas and Team Levine finished third and fourth, respectively. As a result, Team Atlanta will receive 25 percent of the net money raised, and Team Dallas and Team Levine will each receive 20 percent of the net money raised. Complete event information can be found in the Prelude to the Dream online media kit at www. TrueSpeedMedia.com.
CLINT BOWYER, (2011 Prelude to the Dream Winner): You won last year as a car owner, but whats it mean to finally win the Prelude to the Dream? Its just so much fun to be able to come here and compete. What an awesome racetrack. Ive always loved this place and Im very proud of Tony Stewart and everybody behind him who makes this event awesome. Theres a lot of hard work to put on something like this and we are very lucky to have him put forth the effort. The track conditions were a lot different than last year. How did that change tonight? Thats dirt racing, since you never know what the conditions are going to be and Mother Nature plays a big role in that. Its been 95 to 100 degrees here for over a week. Under those conditions, its going to take the moisture out of it and it is what it is. Thats dirty racing. Does winning in your own car make it even more special? Absolutely. Ill tell you, what makes it special is the tremendous amount of work. With the weather that weve had, the guys have been driving back and forth and doing a lot of things that you wouldnt normally do. Just proud of their effort to make the car perform as well as it did. TONY STEWART, (Finished 20th; Owner of Eldora Speedway): Can you talk about your overall thoughts on tonights event? Its awesome. We had another first-time winner tonight. Thats what the fun part is. Watching Marcos Ambrose win his heat race and Jason Leffler win his heat race in his first time being here. Thats the stuff that makes you smile and its fun to watch those guys have a good time. What did you think of the crowd here tonight? We had an awesome crowd. Weve had really hot weather this week and these race fans have stuck around. The Midwest in the summer when its hot like this can get brutal and these fans stuck it out. There were people who sat in the stands all day today in the heat. Weve just got great race fans here at Eldora. JIMMIE JOHNSON, (Finished 18th; 2010 Prelude to the Dream Winner): Talk about starting from the back and what kind of challenge that was for you tonight? The track conditions were a lot different (than last year). These conditions take a little more experience. Last year was a little more forgiving and more grip. But I had a blast. Finally understood about how to pass some cars about 10 laps into it and started working my way forward. I had a great night. You beat Clint (Bowyer) in one of his cars last year but the roles were reversed this year with the car owner getting the win. Its pretty cool for this team. These guys work awfully hard week in and week out and built us some brand new cars to come out here and win back-to-back years. I know Clint is awfully happy as a car owner. CARL EDWARDS, (Finished 15th; 2007 Prelude to the Dream Winner): How was your race? The race was OK. We were a little too loose. The big thing is this is all for a good cause. I had fun. These guys (the crew) are so much fun to race with. You and this crew really seem like you have a lot of fun together. I wish it was a hundred-lapper and wed have time to work on the car. Again, I really like these guys a lot. They work hard, and we came here to win. TONY KANAAN, (Finished 27th; 2004 IZOD IndyCar Series Champion): Was it as much fun this year as it was last year? I had fun again. I learned a little bit more this year. Last year, we finished the race. This year, we had a little bit of a problem. Its so much fun, and I have to thank Tony (Stewart) and the Eldora staff so much for inviting me again. I became a big fan of dirt racing last year. It was my first time in the car. This year was my second time in the car, so Ive already talked with the guys on the team about testing over the winter. Hopefully, Ill get a little bit better before next year. What happened that put you out of the race? Somebody bumped me into the wall, and when I hit the wall it broke the suspension. Its just the way dirt racing is, but its a lot of fun. Are you used to getting dirt in a racecar? No, not at all. This (driving) suit is going to have to retire, now, from IndyCar. But Im going to frame it and hang it up on the wall just like this. KYLE BUSCH, (Finished 4th; 2009 NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion): Can you talk about your race tonight? The race was good. We ended up qualifying well but that ended up getting us in a bad spot for the heat race. We only finished third in the heat to get our qualifying time back, which would have put us out front to start. We started 10th and worked our way up through there. You could pass the most on the restarts and I gained the most positions on the first one right at the green flag, and then I got a couple
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Clint Bowyer celebrates in victory lane after winning the Prelude To The Dream.
more on a few other restarts. But, you could only make ground on one or two on the first corner and then you had to get to the top and just start to run the momentum. Its so hard to turn underneath somebody because all of the grip is up at the top, where it was fast. Just had to ride and wait for a caution and try to make some moves there. We raced (Aric) Almirola, which was cool. Started racing with Justin Allgaier and we were slip-jobbing each other for a few corners. That was probably the most exciting part of the night for me. But, unfortunately, we just didnt quite have enough. We ran in line there at the finish but nobody could get by each other. You made some exciting moves, dive-bombing down into some of the turns early in the race. But did you end up not being able to do that as the track wore in? You could go down there at the beginning part of the race because there was still a little bit of moisture. But as soon as I would run around there and pick up some dust, and the dust would settle back down, it would just be slick. You would be running back over dust again and you wouldnt go anywhere. RON HORNADAY, (Finished 26th; Four-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Champion): You just completed your first Prelude to the Dream. What are your thoughts on the event? Can we come back tomorrow and do it again? This was such a great time. I just wish it didnt take me so long to figure out how to get the car around the track. My brakes locked up there in the feature and I spun out. Other than that, I just tried to make smooth laps and had a really good time racing here. This place is really banked and Im glad it was as slick as it was. I cant imagine going around here at full speed. It was pretty special driving up to this place and seeing all the campers and people everywhere. That means a lot to all of us racers. When people come out and support a cause like this event, it makes you as a racer want to go out and put on your best performance. AUSTIN DILLON, (Finished 8th; Two-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Winner): Youve raced in a lot of events during your career. How does the Prelude to the Dream stack up? Ah, man, it was a blast. I cant believe it. I had fun. It got pretty racy out there. I just had to slide people to get past them. I just want to thank everyone at Bass Pro Shops and Jack Links for helping me get here. This is an awesome opportunity and Im glad we got to come out here and raise money for a great cause and some wonderful hospitals. I really had to do something to get somewhere. I thought Id make it interesting and start sliding people and see where we could go. I had a great race with (Ryan) Newman. That was awesome. I might have gotten (David) Reutimann a little mad when I slid him, there. I cut it a little close, but he screwed up coming off turn four, so I just went for it. I had a blast and really enjoyed it. Hopefully, Ill get to come back next year and try it again. RICKY CARMICHAEL, (Finished 6th; G.O.A.T Greatest of All Time): As a professional racer, you participate in number of unique events. Racing a dirt Late Model on a banked, half-mile track has to be a special experience. Describe your night. First of all, I want to thank Tony Stewart and everybody involved with this event for inviting us. Ive got to thank Austin Dillon, (crew chief) Shane (McDowell), everybody at TDR (Team Dillon Racing). I made way too much work than I needed to for them today. The biggest thing about tonight was that I made it happen when the sun went down and the lights came on. This is just a great cause. I have two kids myself and, fortunately, they are healthy. To give money back to kids that are ill, it makes me feel great. We are the luckiest kids in the world. I say kids and Im 31 years old. Its fun and I was just glad that I
wasnt in the wall when it counted. Im disappointed I made these guys work so hard early tonight, but Im thankful for the opportunity. Last year, in your first Prelude, saying you struggled would be an understatement. Tonight, you battled right around the top-five throughout the feature event. What was the biggest difference? I had a great coach in Austin (Dillon), and the whole team really helped me tonight. I think Austin could have won, but he had to start so far back. I started sixth and finished sixth, but just being here another year and knowing what to expect was big for me. I only tested once since last year, so I guess just time. People dont understand how hard this is. Just being able to do it last year, and then come back this year, the familiarity was so much better. Hopefully, we can keep gaining on it next year. RON CAPPS, (Finished 17th; Three-time NHRA Funny Car Championship Runner-up): Can you talk about your overall thoughts on tonights event? I only got passed a couple of times, so thats a bonus for me. For the last couple of years, I fought and fought. I thought I forgot how to drive, but these Kennedy Motorsports folks, Chad Ruhlman and all the guys, make me look good. It was fun. To take a drag racer and put him out there like that. I can go high, I can go low. Im racing with Jimmie Johnson. Ive got Carl Edwards around me, Im almost passing guys like that. It was so much fun. Im out here racing with guys I love to watch on TV. I finished fourth one year, but this one felt so much better. You know, its all courage if you can get up on the wall. Im just
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A component of the recently established agriculture program at Wright State Lake Campus included a course on dairy cattle evaluation. Participating students learned about dairy cattle physiology, pedigree, linear evaluation, and oral defense of reasons. Students in the class competed in the National Association of College Teachers of HE MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE Agriculture (NACTA) Dairy Judging 2009 - May 27, 2009 age 10 May 21, Contest held in Wooster, Ohio on April 17th. Members of the Wright State Lake Campus teams did well in the Associates and Bachelors OH LIC #28130 Degree Divisions of competition. In the Associates Degree Division awards were given At the April meeting of the Stateline Writers Club, members read for top placings in the respective breeds judged that day (Holprofiles they had written about someone, living or dead or makestein, Ayrshire, and Jersey) as well as overall individual and Pictured L-R are members of the Fort Recovery FFA Dairy Judging Team who Pictured L-R are membersbelieve, and member Eileen Whitsetts special activity of having memof the Fort Recovery FFA Poultry Judging Team, Nathan team awards. Second Place in Ayrshire (Associate Division) Representing Wright State Fortkamp, Alan Vogel, Kyle bers combine pictures of Garrett scenes with a Fullenkamp, recently placed 4th in the state of Ohio. Jon Post, Stacy Will, Zach Guggenbiller, Emily Lake Campus in competition included: Damon Bertke,particular Dorsten, Alexperson or people Schmitz, Kurt Fortkamp, Katie Fortkamp, Gusty Link, was Damon Aaron Will, Taylor Guggenbiller, Sam Muhlenkamp. Specializing In Hellwarth,Foreign & Domestic Abe Gibbs, Jordan Collisions Kevin Kaup,Eric Brackman, Tylerto them toandinto that scene brought interesting Wendi Schoenlein, Bertke and Third Place (Associate Division) was Caitlin Gehret, Greg Koesters, Barbie Link, put Randy Braun. Kassie Pease, results. assigned Koesters, Joanna Osterloh, Brian Schulte. Overall awards indicated the team placed well. Phillips, Brian Schulte, and Matt Thobe. The team was coached by Dr. Greg Homan and sponsored by Farm Credit Sue Miller and Gretchen Bollenbachers proposal for a special Services. Damon Dorothy Hoyng never imagined that theyd beLouis and Bertke was the Second Place Individual and the Assomeeting designed to attract new members wasKoesters, and Matt Pictured front (left to right) Greg Koesters, Ohio Schulte, Kassie Pease, Wendi Phillips, Tyler described and approved. Ann Place Service 421 N. Eastern Ave., St. Henry, Brian ciates Degree Cheryl Sales & in their Division. Members will be hosted by the Coldwater Public Library in June for ome involved withteam was 2ndPrograms. Thobe. Second Row (left-right) Alex Fullenkamp, Abe Gibbs, Kevin Kaup, Damon Bertke, Jordan Hellwarth, and The raising three happy, healthy Main Guggenbiller, sires selection, linear eval- from photo: Garrett Dorsten). reading of their best work. the Bachelors Degree Team team, Zach their Celina Ft. recovery won boys division in compea 115 E. their in Dr. Greg Homan. (Absent They were FFA Garrett Dorsten placed 2nd overall as an individual, uation, and a written test. Dairy team, taylor Guggenbiller, emily tition. At the next meeting, which will be on Saturday, May 16, memome.tayloroperated his custom upholstery shop next door, Louie Coldwater, Ohio 419-678-2812 Guggenbiller, bers will rehearse for their special program in June. with Kevin Kaup placing third. Schoenlein, andDegree Will, the Dairy team had to The Bachelors Stacy team nd Dorothy worked in the high school cafeteria. They were aAti judge 6 different classes of the Ft. recovery FFA judge broilers and layers, and the nathan Fortkamp, month at Zach Guggenbiller, breed divisions (Holstein, Jersey, and Stateline club members meet 3rd Saturday of each son of was 2nd in each of the Sam to travel to ohio State take an the Celina the poul- Paul and Ginny Fortkamp, ypical family. muhlenkamp, Jon Post, at Wooster to compete in dairy breeds while answer- Poultry Judging team 10 a.m. at exam overMercer County Library. Anyone interested in Ayrshire), as well as placing 2nd as team in Oral Reasons. try industry. the Poultry member third individually emily Schoenlein, Abby theastate finals. At son, A Then a very atypical thing happened. Their middle the state ing 5 questions on each recently placed 2nd out of coming to a meeting or becoming a placed is cordially invited to number of the Bachelors Degree Team Judging team members in the contest. the poulSudhoff, Aaron Will, and finals, Members placed indi- class. the team received 58 teams in the State Poultry attend. rian, was struck by lightning in 1981 whenthe team16. With4th. he was placed vidually Stacy of in breed competition with Garrett Dorsten placing a blue and gold banner to Judging Skills contest held at were eric Brackman, randy try judging team received Prou Will, blue, the HoyngsStacychanged placed 10th recently trav- lives Will forever. hat bolt out the Second in the Jersey Breed, eled to the State Fairgroundswhile Kevin Kaup was Third in hang in the classroom. the the ohio State Fairgrounds. Braun, Katie Fortkamp, Kurt a 2nd place blue and gold individually at the state The odds of being struck by lightning are one in 280,000, in columbusFirst in placed level. each student partici- Ft. recovery FFA chapter the Poultry team had to Fortkamp, nathan Fortkamp, banner to hang in the class- Be A Holsteins and and Ayrshire. ut the Hoyngs couldnt afford to spend muchthe Dairy Judging would like to congratu- grade interior and exterior caitlin Gehret, Barbie link, room. congratulations to the Of T 3rd in the preliminary pating in time thinking bout round. thisluck. Theythe a son who was challenged late the team on a job FFA egg quality, grade carcass- Gusty link, Kyle Schmitz, Ft. recovery FFA Poultry their terrible allowed had contest needed them The Parkway well Farm top he ever had. from the with a pedigree evaluation, done. more than four studentsThe first years after Brians accident, Chapter awarded three es of chickens and turkeys, and Alan Vogel. Senior Judging team. Com hich left him with severe disabilities, were very difficult, area businesses during the hey said, as they searched for someone who could help them & Th 80th annual FFA banquet. elp Brian. The Blue leighGold award versary. Over these 64 years, Prog The St. Henry Bank olivia and houts of Their school district helped as much as it could.Finally, thenParkway high School was more than 166,000 high school Fun horse Show will be entries must be made at is awarded to businesses uperintendent Ralph Stelzer recommended a place the Hoyngs recently presented the schools seniors from across the country held at the circle X ranch, least 2 classes before the that donate to benefit the highest agricultural honor, have received the Award, which co rd 250 north off of u.S. class is to enter the show Jim new about but had never visited as parents: Cheryl Ann. Dorothy and Louis become the DeKAlB Chapter and hasHoyng a symbol for excel- highway 27, Winchester, arena. must have 5 entries to Parkway FFA Agricultural Cheryl Ann was the best thing that ever happened to us, Attendees can learn skills tohis vation, fruit and nut tree man- Accomplishment Award, spon- March. The award is given the staff appreciation banquet in lence and the schools highest indiana, on July 2, August 6, have payback: 1st - $3, 2nd local community. Recovery, Ohio in 2010, over ouie Hoyng said. It gave Brian life back. Fort The agricultural honor. sored by monsanto company. manage their property agement, property protection, three a Cheryl Ann family 2,000 students from 49 and The people of Cheryl Ann helped Brian with his everyday each year tobusinessesofwere that exemplifies service of the September 3, and october 11. $2, 3rd - $1, 4th and 5th - ribhouts, the daughter mark The growing popularity of herb production, fence advocacy. 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They were really high his needs ust smile, and the people in Adult Day Services really knew up to be sureher state FFAincluded displayed at Parkway spe- Pee Wee and small fry class- Pot to first 1st otherwise is sored by the Ohio Farm Bu- and $85 for non members, obtaining Willshire Sportsman School . degree, es and special needs class. paid regular paycheck. no cial parents for Brian, and really good supporters of our proow to make him laugh, Dorothy Hoyng said. being crowned 2010 mercer monsanto, a long-time supreau Federation. Club sponsored the Park(which includes a member- county Beef Queen, being the porter of agricultural educa- Age of child as of January refunds for scratches or with- As a gram. It wasnt long before the Hoyngs were finding ways to reThe first ever Grow and ship). In addition to the pro- way Wildlife and Nature 1. concessions and food drawals. For more info, call reporter for the Parkway FFA tion, FFA, age and other farm Brian Hoyng died in February 2008 at the 4-H, of 43. In the ay Cheryl Ann for its help. They were regular volunteers. Know Days will be held gram, registration includes a chapter, and serving on the youth organizations and initia- on grounds. Sportsmanship Vicki Culy-Hall 763-584- FFA Interpretation teams. They Drive a Little & Save A Lot montross 765the lightning strike he a Louie Hoyng completed3upholstery jobs for the unique years aftercounty Junior Fairboard. taught his familythelot about trophies toA youth Girl and 6232, Dave At These I am July 18, from 9 a.m. to p.m. Bob Evans cookout lunch on mercer DeKAlB provided houtss agricultural tives, sponsors patience, hope,the team mem- Agricultural introduced the endurance and acceptance. He Accomplishment Boy. Primitive camping, also 768-7795, larry cline 765quipment used at Cheryl Ann, Rio often, said Superintendent at the Bob Evans Farm in and the farm. Registration dead- Alan Post is Close To Home Businesses! Sup 768-6467. bers with t-shirts as well as Mike Overman, Louie is billed forget to send us a bill. He Hoyngs to a world they had only seen frommonsanto is a leading trails to ride. Grande. The event would as line is July 1. Event registra- education instructor at Parkway Award. the outsidebut it high School . prepare them global provider of technologywastraining where they found welcome and acceptance. a world to the A so served a term on the propertyMRDD board and was the a how-to seminar for county this year the DeKAlB based solutions and agricultural tion can be made by calling for the events. Willshire oard owners, animal lovers, Jacob 614-246-8276 John Link, We met some wonderful people during our years at Cheryl president. 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Were in one piece. I just know to ratchet it up a notch. good enough to do that, so I Its a big difference. You tried it accidentally in the one need to run some during the heat, tore a little bit of the season. Were all competitors spoiler off. But the guys fixed out here, even though were it and had it ready to go. And running in different venues. after that, they did something We all want to do well. I was to the car and they told me looking for a top-10, but it what the car was going to was a good time, and its an do and they were absolutely honor to race some of the top right. Im loving this. Im a names in racing out there. drag racer who gets to race on For one race, about 25 laps of dirt once a year like this. And, practice in all, I guess I did were raising money for kids. pretty well on that scale. Im It just doesnt get any better looking forward to coming than that. back again next year. CRUZ PEDREGON, RYAN NEWMAN, (Finished 19th; Two- (Finished 9th; 2008 Daytona time NHRA Funny Car 500 Winner): Champion): How was your race? Can you talk about your We didnt get the greatest overall thoughts on tonights starting spot, but we improved event? on it. Im proud of all the I had fun. I had a lot of effort. In the big picture, its fun. Its always a lot of fun. awesome to come out here To do this right, when I ran and do what we do here. Its sixth here two years ago, I an honor to represent the U.S. ran about 10 races, and thats Army and have an opportunity what you have to do just to to race for a good cause and run in the middle of the pack, help a childrens hospital. We here. Tonight, I wasnt where just didnt get the finish we I wanted to be as far as the wanted, but if anybody who feel of the car. I got into the walks out of here upset about wall during one of the hot how they did in the event lap sessions. I got into a slick should never be invited back. spot where they watered the It was cool to set fast time. I NOW track and hit the wall pretty ENROLLINGof good drivers, a beat a lot Inhard and had to miss the fants through of good old next lot 12 years teams. Im really for childcare and session. I had a good time. programming. pre - Davis Racing. school proud of Ernie Our
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Everybody here put together a good racecar. It was a fast Chevrolet. JUSTIN ALLGAIER, (Finished 5th; 2008 ARCA Champion): How was your race? It was an interesting night, for sure. These guys did a great job. Cant thank them enough. Raymond Childress, Ronnie Stuckey and all the guys. Had a great car. In the feature, there, I actually thought we were going to be pretty good. I think Ambrose lost a spoiler, came back across and we hit him. Ive never done a wheelie in a dirt Late Model before but I did tonight, so that was quite interesting. Huge thanks to Brant for coming on in this one. It was an awesome race. I give Tony a lot of credit for what he does here. Hopefully, we definitely raised some good money for the kids, so that makes it all a good night. J.J. YELEY, (Finished 2nd; 2003 USAC Triple Crown Champion): Can you talk about your race tonight? It was a ton of fun. I had to grab a spare helmet out of the trailer. I had to find an old uniform that barely fits. Its a lot of fun to come back and be a part of this event. Its
obviously for great charities and great causes. Its very evident because there were a lot of superstars who showed up here to race tonight. I won the second hot lap group. We qualified pretty well. It seems, from the previous Preludes, the key to being good in the feature is just starting up front. The racetrack just got slippery and because theres not a lot of experience out there, the racetrack doesnt get very wide, which makes it very difficult to pass. I got a good start, got by Almirola and whoever started inside of me there and, for a while, I thought I had something for Clint, but he was just really good tonight. It beats going to any golf tournament any day of the week, and then some. Any time you can go play in the dirt, and for a good cause, its a thrill to just be here. ARIC ALMIROLA, (Finished 3rd; Two-time NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Winner): Can you talk about your race tonight? To qualify sixth, to run second in my heat race and finish third in the feature, what an awesome night. Clint Smith brought me an awesome car and I had fun. From the time I got off the airplane, I had an absolute blast. I do every year, but when you run well, it makes it all that much more fun. To come out here and
run with so many guys with so much dirt experience, and this being my sixth race ever on dirt, this is just awesome. I think my best finish before was eighth, and I couldnt even see the lead all night. So, tonight, to be able to see the lead and kind of dice it up and race with the leaders and maybe have a shot at winning if something happened to Clint and J.J., I felt like I had an honest shot at winning the race. Thats what every racecar driver dreams about and to come here to the Prelude with all these guys, thats what I was hoping for. RANDY BERNARD, (President and CEO, INDYCAR): Can you talk about your overall thoughts on tonights event? This is the second year Ive attended the Prelude to the Dream at Eldora Speedway, and I cant say how impressed I am by not only the crowd but the facility that Tony Stewart has. Its so neat to see the fans come out to support drivers from various racing disciplines that come together to support four deserving charities. Were especially proud to have Tony Kanaan in the event for the second straight year. Tony Stewart and his staff do a great job every year, and I cant wait to come back next season for the same exciting on-track action.
(Never Known To Fail) Oh, most beautiful flower of Mt. Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. Oh Star of the Sea, help me and show me you are my mother. Oh Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succor me in my necessity. (make request) There are none that can withstand your power. Oh Mary conceived without sin, pray for us, who have recourse to thee (three times), Holy Mary, I place this prayer in your hands (three times). Say this prayer for three consecutive days and then you must publish and it will be granted to you. Thank you J.S.
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