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September 1 Ft. Recovery State Museum Open 12-5 during September September 4 Baltes Classic, Eldora Speedway, New Weston September 9,10 World 100, Eldora Speedway, New Weston September 9,10,11 Annual Civil War at the Fort Ambassador Park, Ft. Recovery September 9,10,11 Fall Harvest Festival, Mercer County Fairgrounds September 10,11 St. Joe Homecoming Festival, St. Joe Catholic Church September 11 Mercer County Genealogical Society 2 p.m. Richardson Bretz Building Celina September 14 LIA Physically Challenged Kids Fishing Derby Grand Lake-Eastbank September 17 Wing Festival Mercer County Fairgrounds September 17, 18 Water Race & Field Trial Ohio Progressive Sportsman Club September 18 Business Expo Coldwater Schools If you would like to have your event posted in the Greater Mercer County Community Calendar, e-mail your information, at least 4 weeks prior to event, to mercercountychronicle@ bright.net.
By: Georgia Rindler The Pure Michigan ads did it. After listening to Tim Allens calming voice describing the carefree days waiting for us, we decided to investigate what our northern neighbor had to offer. We were not disappointed. My husband and I made an extended weekend to discover some hidden gems in the Midwest. Our trip last month took us to Silver Beach County Park in Saint Joseph, Michigan. Situated on the eastern shore of Lake Michigan, and only a four-hour drive, we encountered a clean, white, sandy beach. With an entrance fee of $8 per vehicle for the day, this was a bargain. If you prefer not to park at the beach and walk a short distance, there is no charge. In addition to the beach, the park offers a bathhouse with changing facilities, snack bar, volleyball, paved walkways and an extensive playground. The water was so clear; I could see the tiny sh swimming at my feet. And it is perfect for young children, or adults who dont really swim, just like to wade or oat in the water. Walking out to the buoys, it was only waist high. We spent the day lying on the beach reading and taking short breaks back to the car for snacks and sodas. There are picnic tables available, but we just brought lunch back to our spot and ate. It was interesting to note that building sand castles, reading and eating were probably the most popular activities. A highlight right outside of the park is the Whirlpool Compass Fountain. Its a large splash pad with 28 jets spraying water at varying heights. Every twenty minutes or so, eight large cannons shower the visitors with explosive bursts of water. Theres also a carousel across the street and a great pizza place next door. Exploring a bit more, we learned that there are other stunning beaches up and down the Lake Michigan coast and its not necessary to drive hundreds of miles to an ocean to enjoy a beautiful shoreline. For those who might not be into the water activities, we also found multiple stands with fresh fruits and vegetables along the country roads, U-Pick farms, antiques and wineries. For more information, check out the website swmichigan.org. A fundraiser is being held Saturday, September 10, at 7 p.m. at Pla-Mor Lanes in Coldwater. Cost is $20 per bowler or $100 per lane with 6 bowlers. Three games of bowling includes shoes. A 50/50 drawing and a benet auction will also take place. Proceeds and donations from the fundraiser will help purchase a used handicap accessible van for the Clint and Nikki Kremer family. To reserve your spot, please contact one of the following: John Yoder, 419678-3252, john.yoder@ edwardjones.com; Randy Griesdorn, 419-852-3312, cars@hometowncable.net; or Rick Hartings, 419-6783113, rick@plamorlanes. net.

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

By: JIM NAVEAU Before she was married to Ohio States football coach, Amy Fickell was a deans list physical therapy major at Ohio State, a basketball player and cheerleader in high school, and the eighth of Ken and Joyce Goeckes 10 children on a dairy farm outside Spencerville. And she was a little girl with a cow problem. As she talked recently about what life has been like since her husband, Luke Fickell, replaced Jim Tressel as Ohio States football coach on May 30, Amy Fickell was excited and eager to see what the future brings. She also knows Ohio State football fans can be kind of an unruly herd if things dont go well. But she has some experience with that kind of thing. We used to try to train a cow during the summer for the Allen County Fair. With 10 kids, you dont go out and do a lot of things, so that was a big thing to do. Wed train the cattle, she said. Youd bring them into the arena at the fair and my cow always seemed to go crazy, she said. I wasnt very good at training them. So far, nothing about being the wife of Ohio States football coach has created a ashback to those moments of stage fright.

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Rockford Belle to Host Nashville Performers on September 3

Saturday, September 3, for the rst time ever, The Rockford Belle of Rockford, will ll the stage with country music performers from Nashville, Tennessee. Doors are set to open at 6 p.m. and at 7 p.m. the concert will begin. Jeannie C. Riley, best known for her international crossover hit Harper Valley P.T.A., will be featured along with sensational entertainers: Jessica King (international performer and formerly from Celina), Amy Acklyn (drummer, singer, and rhythm guitar player originally from Wisconsin), Craig Smith (guitarist from Northern Scotland), and Emily Peck (gifted musician who enjoys writing songs, performing, and touring). All of them are friends known for playing the Nashville circuit and are excited about coming to Rockford to share their passion of music at The Belle. Opening for the event is Jess King & Country Gospel, a well-received group playing monthly at The Belle. The public is invited to attend what promises to be a rst-rate show! The entertainment venue is located at 135 Market Street, Rockford, where the listening atmosphere is up-close and

As long as I dont have to lead a cow around, I should be OK, Fickell said, with a laugh. Being married to a bigtime NCAA Division I college football coach means there are many times the wife nds herself leading in one way or another. If there is something to take care of on the homefront, shes on the front lines. Amy Fickell handles generally anything at home. She writes the checks, she organizes. Shes the parent who is with the children most of the time. Informed that Ellen Tressel once said Jim Tressel didnt even know where the checkbook was, she laughs and says, I dont know that my husband knows how to write a check. When hes home, its such a limited time frame. He needs to be with the kids, spending time with us

together. Hes not out xing the loose stone in the patio. Im doing that. When he comes home, we dont talk about football. We play in the backyard a whole lot, we go to the pool a lot. Hes a very hands-on dad. The Fickells, who married in 2000, have four children son Landon (9), daughter Luca (6) and twin sons Aydon and Ashton (4). Luke, a 1997 Ohio State graduate, and Amy, a 1999 OSU grad, met when her sister Jill was dating her now-husband, former OSU quarterback Bob Hoying. Luke Fickell and his roommate Mike Vrabel were two of Hoyings closest friends on the football team. Their rst date was a movie. Mike Vrabel and his (now) wife Jen were at Mike and Lukes apartment and they were going to watch a movie or something. The story that Ive heard is that Mike dialed the number and handed him the phone. I dont know if thats true or not, Amy Fickell said. I was raised not to be too overzealous and always have the boy make the phone call and whatnot. So, I said, I have a little bit of studying to do, so why dont you call me back in a little bit? But I didnt really have any studying to do. He called me See FICKELL, page 7

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friendly! A free-will offering will be accepted. For more information, call Tom Rogers at 567-644-9993. Jeannie C. Riley is an American country music and gospel singer who is well known for the instant hit song Harper Valley P.T.A. The recorded song reached number one on both the pop and country charts. Globally it sold over ve and a half million copies, and was awarded a gold disc by the R.I.A.A. just four weeks after the songs release. Later in 1968, Riley debuted on The Grand Ole See ROCKFORD, page 8

Time trial attempts for the WIX Filters sponsored Sunoco American Late Model Series (ALMS) event on Sunday, September 4 at Eldora Speedway have taken on an added dimension. The St. Henry Commercial Club has posted a $250 cash prize for the quickest of the Late Model entrants that evening. The incentive is part of the St. Henry Good Neighbors Night promotion that will coincide with the full evening of action, already dubbed as the Baltes Classic. It will mark the fourth consecutive season that the business leaders of St. Henry, located just six miles north of Eldora, have joined forces with the speedway in a joint promotion to showcase each others assets. Commercial Club spokesman, Don Hess of Homestretch Sportswear, relates, its a positive promotion for both parties. We invite the race fans to visit us and see what St. Henry has to offer them in their travels to and from Eldora, and Eldora extends a special discount offer to encourage residents of St. Henry to visit the celebrated speedway to see exactly why fans from across the Nation ock in. Its good business sense and relates well to the Good Neighbors theme. For this years Baltes Classic event, featuring not only the Sunoco ALMS, but the Modied and Stock Car divisions as well, adult

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Friends for Mandy are hosting BBQ Chicken Dinners by Romers Catering on September 25 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Cost of each dinner is $6.50. Friends for Mandy, co-workers at Briarwood Village, along with family and friends, are asking for help at this time to support Mandy Curts. Mandy was diagnosed with cancer early this summer. All proceeds from the chicken dinner sales will go to Mandy and her family to help cover the costs of doctors appointments, chemo and/ or radiation treatments along with everyday expenses. Please contact Jenni Jones at Briarwood Village at 419678-2311 for tickets.

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Cyril J. Link, 92, Burkettsville, died at 4:24 a.m. August 26, at Mercer Health, Coldwater. He was born March 31, 1919, in Burkettsville, to the late Henry and Kunagunda (Klingshirn) Link. On November 17, 1945, he married Pauline Puthoff in Maria Stein, and she preceded him in death June 15, 2000. He is survived by six children and a spouse, Barbara and Robert Bertke, Pioneer, Carol Schmidt, Union City, Ohio, Patricia Link, East Orland, Maine, Diane Jobe, Toledo, Rose Link, Findlay, and Roger Link, Burkettsville; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; a brother and spouse, Eugene and Loretta Link, Rossburg; and in-laws, Merinus and Alice Puthoff, Maria Stein, and Agnes Puthoff, St. Henry. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; a son, Thomas Link; a daughter, Alice Jean Link; a son-in-law, Vincent Schmidt; one great-grandson; a sister, Irene Zahn; and in-laws, Urban Zahn, Ray Puthoff, Norbert and Esther Puthoff, Eleanor and Wilfred Fortman, Henry and Evelyn Puthoff, Scott and Harlene Puthoff and Richard Puthoff. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Burkettsville. He was a retired farmer and bus driver for St. Henry Schools. Mass of Christian Burial was held August 29 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Burkettsville, with Fr. Tom Hemm ofciating. Burial followed in St. Francis Cemetery, Cranberry Prairie. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com. James E. Wilson, 76, Celina, died August 26, at the Otterbein Life Style Community, St. Marys. He was born August 12, 1935, in Oaks, Kentucky, to the late David and Lueverna (Hensley) Wilson. He was married August 4, 1956, to Charlotte A. Hubbard, and she preceded him in death April 11, 2010. He is survived by a son and spouse, Michael and Karen Wilson, Celina; two daughters and spouses, Lisa and Rick Harper, Chillicothe, and Debbie and Tim Lehman, Celina; ve grandchildren; three brothers and spouses, Henry and Imogene Wilson, Hicksville, David and Lina Wilson, Knoxville, Tennessee, and Marvin and Judy Wilson, Celina; two brothers, Otto Wilson, Tama, and Rick Wilson, Lawrenceburg, Indiana; and three sisters and spouses, Shirley and Jim Baltzell, Celina, Sandy and Lowell Kable, Portland, Indiana, and Lena and Daryl Gruver, Mt. Vernon. He was preceded in death by a son, Randy A. Wilson, a sister, Vera Mcelfrish, and a sister-in-law, Maria Wilson. He retired in 1998 from New Idea / Agco, Coldwater. He served his country in the Kentucky and Ohio National Guard for six years. He was a 1955 graduate of Bell County High School. Funeral services were held August 31, at LehmanHogenkamp-Dzendzel Funeral Home, with Rev. Douglas Meyer ofciating. Interment followed at Mercer Memory Gardens, Celina. Condolences may be made at LHDfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association.

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The Coldwater Area Chamber of Commerce held its regular monthly meeting on Thursday, August 11, at 7:30 a.m. at the Coldwater Village Ofces. The meeting was called to order by Lisa NiekampUrwin, president, with the following trustees present: Jill Timmerman, Cheryl Hogenkamp, Dan Broering, Mark Lennartz, Randy Kaup, Kristy Kahlig, Pete Lisi, and Deb Post. Also present was Eric Thomas, Village Manager. The minutes from the July trustee meeting were approved with a motion by Mark Lennartz and seconded by Jill Timmerman. Dan Broering gave the treasurers report with an ending balance for the month of July in the regular checking account of $7466.28 and the Gift Certicate checking balance of $7130.64. Kristy Kahlig and Pete Lisi motioned to approve the treasurers report. In old business, Deb Post informed the board that one business renewed their membership to the Chamber in the past month. Any members still needing their 2011 membership plates should contact Deb Post. Next in old business, Dan Broering discussed with the trustees that he has received approval from Chief Supermarkets to distribute gift certicates at the Coldwater store. The program will be implemented shortly and a yer will be at Chief Supermarkets notifying customers of the program. Pete Lisi reported the Chamber won 2nd place in the Coldwater Community Parade for their oat paying tribute to past Coldwater High School state champions. The Lemonade Stand run by the Chamber was also a success. A big thank you to the Red Hat Ladies and Aktion group for distributing Chamber bags with promotional items at the sidewalk sales. Continuing in old business, the bi-annual Business Expo will be held on Sunday, September 18, at the Coldwater Schools. The applications were sent out and multiple businesses have already committed to attending. Any businesses interested in participating should contact Randy Kaup immediately. Banners will be hung in the downtown area next week. Finally in old business, Lisa Niekamp-Urwin has signed an agreement with Glacial Energy. Glacial Energy will make a charitable donation to the Chamber for

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each member that switches to their company for energy services. This program is for both Chamber businesses and individuals. Additional information will be at the Village ofce. In new business, Deb Post discussed the upcoming Christmas Open House. The event will be combined with the annual Santa Comes to Town event. The Open House will be held Sunday, November 20, from 12 p.m. - 4 p.m. More information to follow in upcoming minutes. Kristy Kahlig announced the annual Patriot 7K run/ walk will be September 10. Registration will begin at 5:30 p.m. at Innergy Fitness. Volunteers are needed to assist with registration for the event. All proceeds will be donated to the local firefighters, Chamber of Commerce, and Intrepid Fallen Heroes Fund. Finally in new business, Lisa Niekamp-Urwin announced that as part of the Shop Mercer promotion, Eldora Speedway will be distributing coupon pamphlets for racing events the 1st and 2nd weekend of September. Local restaurants may purchase a spot on the pamphlet for $50. Businesses interested in becoming involved should contact Lisa Niekamp-Urwin. Pete Lisi and Cheryl Hogenkamp made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Announcements: Bi-Annual Business Expo will be held Sunday, September 18. Mark your calendars! Coldwater EMS is looking for volunteers. Please contact an EMS member for more information. Mercer County Leadership in Action is accepting applications for their upcoming class. Contact the Celina Mercer County Chamber or email: info@ celinamercer.com The Coldwater Chamber of Commerce is now on Facebook! We can be found on the Chambers website or go to: www.facebook.com/ coldwaterchamber THE NEXT MEETING WILL BE SEPTEMBER 13 AT 7:30 A.M. AT THE VILLAGE OFFICE. AS ALWAYS, ANYONE IS WELCOME TO ATTEND! ALSO-REMEMBER TO VISIT THE CHAMBERS WEBSITE AT WWW. COLDWATER CHAMBEROF COMMERCE.COM TO CHECK OUT UPCOMING EVENTS AT AREA BUSINESSES.

Celina Eagles President, Mike Goodspeed, along with Eagle members, Dean Bear Gunderson, Robert Kennedy and Eagle Riders representative, Randy Loy, present their donation to Midwest America Healing Field representative Bets Eischen. Along with the above donation from Celina Eagles, the Eagle Riders also made a monetary donation and have volunteered to escort the World Trade Center Traveling Memorial to the Field this September in Bryant, Indiana. The MAHF will be a 10 day event, September 2 11, being held in Bryant, Indiana, on the grounds of Bearcreek Farms. The event will be free to the public and will feature special features such as the World Trade Center Traveling Memorial, guest speakers

such as Guy Gruters, who shares his experience as a POW, Mike Ballone (honorary reghter) and Robert Barrett (retired firefighter), both from Ladder Co. 20, FDNY and their 9-11 experience, Cliff Moser, a survivor of the USS Cole, along with a variety of entertainment, demonstrations and of course the eld of ags honoring many of our own heroes within the tri-state area. If you would like more information on how to honor your hero by sponsoring a ag or make a donation, or a schedule of events, you can contact the MAHF at 1-877852-6102. Help us to let our military, reghters, law enforcement, EMS and rst responders know they are NOT FORGOTTEN!

Red Cross Sets Up Disaster College September 7 10

Hurricane Irene headed toward the East Coast and the American Red Cross mobilized disaster workers and equipment along much of the eastern seaboard to help those in the path of this powerful storm. Hurricane Irene was predicted to be the largest storm to hit the East Coast in more than 70 years, and threatened several big population centers. A hurricane watch was issued for the North Carolina coast and the Red Cross opened shelters in the state as evacuation orders went into effect. In addition, more than 200 Red Cross mobile feeding vehicles headed towards the coast to help people in the path of the storm. The need for volunteers may be signicant if Irene stays on the current track, said Deb Hemmelgarn, Executive Director of the American Red Cross of Mercer County. Potential volunteers can take the following training courses that will enable them to deploy to the East Coast if additional resources are needed. Each of these three classes is required to be completed in order to become a member of the Red Cross Disaster Services Human Resources System, the cadre of trained disaster responders. Red Cross volunteers also go through an interview process, online orientation, and online background check to safeguard the clients we serve. disaster courses, contact our ofce at 419-586-2201 or via e-mail at joann@ mercercountyredcross. org. Advance registration is required. In addition, Irene could affect blood collections along the East Coast at a time when the nations blood supply is already low. The Red Cross is urging those who are eligible to give blood. Donating blood now will help ensure blood is available in the aftermath of Irene should conditions prohibit people from traveling to blood collections. To schedule an appointment, please call 1-800-RED CROSS or visit us online at www.redcrossblood.org. How to Help: Besides becoming a trained disaster responder, there are three easy ways individuals can help the Red Cross relief efforts: Text the word REDCROSS to 90999 which will send a $10 donation to the National Disaster Relief Fund. The charge will appear on your next cell phone bill. Call 1-800RED-CROSS or www. mercercountyredcross.org to make a secure, online donation. Visit www. redcrossblood.org to schedule an appointment to donate blood to offset any possible shortage along the East Coast. About the American Red Cross: The American Red Cross shelters, feeds and provides emotional support to victims of disasters; supplies nearly half of the nations blood; teaches lifesaving skills; provides international humanitarian aid; and supports military members and their families. The Red Cross is a charitable organization not a government agency and depends on volunteers and the generosity of the American public to perform its mission. For more information on the Red Cross relief efforts, visit redcross.org.

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All classes will be taught at the Red Cross ofce located in September 4 - Benediction the Galleria at 909 E. Wayne at the Spiritual Center in St., Suite 124, Celina. To enroll in these Maria Stein. September 10 - Midwest American Healing Field at Bearcreek Farms in Bryant, Indiana. September 17 - Pork Festival in Eaton. September 25 - Mass, lunch and movies in Celina.

Senior Citizens Garage Sale

The Mercer County Council on Aging asks people throughout the county to remember the upcoming Senior Citizen Garage Sale when they clean closets, attics, garages and basements. Donated items are being accepted September 6 17 and should be taken to the Senior Citizen Center, 217 Riley Street, Celina, from 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m. on weekdays or 8 a.m. - 12 noon on Saturdays, September 10 and 17. Make arrangements by calling 419-586-1644. Donations should not be left outside the building. Garage Sale committee workers ask that clothing and bedding be packed separately from breakable items. Boxes, bags or sacks should be small enough for one person to handle. Many of the senior volunteers are in their 70s and 80s and cant or shouldnt lift large heavy boxes. It is better to use two smaller containers than one big one. The sale is held for six consecutive days beginning Thursday, September 29. Weekday sale hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., and evening hours on Thursday continue to 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday hours are 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clothing not sold at the sale will be given to Salvation Army, Dayton.

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A Look Back
From the Archives of the Mercer County Chronicle 10 YEARS AGO (2001) Treasurer Donna Gilmore announced that this years MD Softball Tournament had raised over $42,000, a new tournament record. The total raised is now over $565,171 in the 22 years since the local fundraiser and softball tournament began in 1980. Ivan Knapp did a review of Robb Hemmelgarns new book Red and White Friday Nights, a 612 page history of St. Henry football from its inception to 2000. The book is perfect for someone who wants to check records, stats, coaches, players and cheerleaders.

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

to pay for the drug tests but would be reimbursed if they pass, the release said. Those who fail a second time would be banned from receiving aid for three years. Such a bill is already in effect in Florida and the ACLU is ghting it. Seems to me, one who needed the assistance wouldnt have any trouble submitting to a drug test. After all, if you dont use drugs there is no problem. File your applications and submit to the drug test, its just that simple. Maybe this legislation will do the trick. There has to be some way that the state can control just who gets all that free money. There is

no question there are people out there that really do need the assistance, the problem is who has the control of who gets the benets. Of course, there can be problems as to who does the testing and how much it will cost the taxpayers. Perhaps Senator Grendell had better do some research before introducing such a bill. When you go to Government control there are always problems seen and unseen. And things always seem to multiply when the Government takes over. Thats My Opinion........ Whats Yours?

Edward and Marcene Buehler, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary on September 1, with a Mass of Thanksgiving planned at a later date. A family dinner is planned at the Back Forty Restaurant in Decatur, Indiana Edward Buehler and the former Marcene Kahlig were married September 1, 1951, at 8:30 a.m. at St. Peter Catholic Church. The couple have two children, Karen (Robert) Schroer and Dale Buehler, all of Fort Recovery; two granddaughters; and ve great-grandchildren.

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Baby Boy Schwieterman Jeremy and Lindsay (Wellman) Schwieterman, St. Henry, announce the birth of a son, Louis Louie James Schwieterman, at 5:35 a.m. on August 19, at Mercer Health, Coldwater. He weighed 9 pounds 1.5 ounces and was 21 inches long. He was welcomed home by a brother, Harrison, age 1 1/2 years. Maternal grandparents are Tim and Pam Wellman, Coldwater. Paternal grandparents are Jim and Trina Schwieterman, St. Henry. Maternal great-grandparents are Jim Homan, Coldwater, and Don and Bernice Wellman, Coldwater. Paternal great-grandparents are Ivo and Mary Ann Schwieterman, Burkettsville.
On Monday, September is free and is open to the 12, at 2 p.m., Choosing Life public. For more information Pregnancy Center will have and to register, call 419-733a representative from Eveno 4847. This meeting will be speaking on car seat safety held at the Celina First Church and all of the new regulations. of God at 850 Fairground Advertorial This very informative meeting Road, Celina.

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Coldwater Schools Lunch Menu September 2 - 8

St. Henry Schools Lunch Menu September 2 - 8 Friday - Sloppy Joe / Ham, Peas, Mixed Fruit, Grab-N-Go Smores, Milk, Pasta Bar-MS/HS Monday - NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY Tuesday - Chicken Nuggets / Deli Turkey, Peanut Butter Bread-MHS / Butter Bread-Ele, Corn, Pears, Milk, Salad Bar-MS/HS Wednesday - Hamburger / Summer Sausage, Fries, Peaches, Frozen Yogurt, Milk, Salad Bar-MS/HS Thursday - Submarine / Ham, Green Beans, Applesauce, Rice Krispie, Milk, Pizza Bar-MS/HS

Friday - Fish sandwich, corn, pineapple 25 YEARS AGO (1986) chunks, creamed rice; Alternate Sand. - chicken The Mercer County patty sandwich; 6A Stage - pasta bar; Packers Chronicle is sporting a new Zone - cheese and crackers. look after its blue-gray Monday - NO SCHOOL - LABOR DAY appearance was overhauled At a new coat of white Stateline Tuesday - Sausage pizza, coleslaw, with the April meeting of thepaint. Writers Club, members read mandarin or dead yum yum profiles they hadat the corner someone, livingoranges, or make- cake; Alternate The building written about of Sand. - same; 7A Stage believe, andand Walnut Whitsetts special activity of having mem- - grilled chicken Market member Eileen Streets sandwich; person or people bers Coldwater, owned particular scenes with aPackers Zone - peanut butter and in combine pictures of by Paul assigned toformerly housed the jelly sandwich. them to put into that scene brought interesting results. Hoyng, Wednesday - special Sue Miller and Gretchen Bollenbachers proposal for aSmoky link sandwich, St. Lawrence, and then the St. mashed potatoes, cinnamon meeting designed to attract new members was described and approved.apples, sauerkraut; James Hotels, and is the oldest Alternate Library in June for Members hotel in Coldwater.Coldwater PublicSand. - same; 7A Stage - cheesesticks; former will be hosted by the Packers Zone - cheese and crackers. a reading of their best work. The Coldwater Cavaliers Thursday Hamburger sandwich, curly fries, At the next meeting, which will be on Saturday,- May 16, mem1986 home opening football mixed June. bers willFriday evening special program infruit, oatmeal raisin cookie; Alternate game rehearse for their against Stateline club members meet the Sand. - same; 7A Stage - shrimp; Packers Miamisburg will be marking 3rd Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. at theof football atCounty Zone - peanut butter and jelly sandwich. 50 years Celina Mercer the Library. Anyone interested in coming to aThe 1936 becoming a member is cordially invited to school. meeting or football attend. had 30 players and was team coached by Bill Oberholzer.

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In the late 1930s and early 1940s, my Grandfather Charles Jetter delivered gasoline to area farmers. The name on the gas tank appears to be HI-SPEED. At that time, the truck gas tanks did not have pumps. There was a spigot which was used to put the gasoline into the ve gallon cans. Grandfather Jetter had to carry those two cans to the storage tanks, and use a funnel to pour the gasoline into the tanks for the farmers to use. My husband Alvin said that his Grandfather Bill Alig told how Charles Jetter delivered gas to Bill Aligs farm in Jay County. Do any of you readers recall when the gas truck came to your farm and delivered gas, before there were pumps on the gas trucks? I checked with my brother Noel; he said the truck in this photograph is a 193536 Ford truck. He thought the picture was taken around 1942 or 1943. I went to the internet and found the website http://auto. howstuffworks.com/19301939-ford-trucks6.htm and found photographs of the 1935-1936 Ford trucks as well as the following information. The year 1935 turned out to be a great year for Ford. Both Ford cars and Ford trucks featured engineering

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preschool through fourth grade. I recommend the Eric Carle books for nature subjects and easy reading. These would include "The Very Busy Spider", "The Very Hungry Caterpillar", and "The Very Quiet Cricket". The JE book section is for grades 1-2 and offers many easy books that are popular with youngsters. The "Junie B. Jones" books by Barbara Park are very popular with the girls and Marjorie Weinman Sharmats "Nate the Great" series are good for boys. The Juvenile Paper back books are geared for third grade and up and include many titles also found on the shelves of hardback books Parents read to your children daily and make a game of it. Take turns reading a book page by page. Let the child read one page and you read the next. Take some time to check out the Coldwater Public Library this fall with your children. Librarians are always willing to help and answer any questions. The Coldwater Library is a family library where all ages are welcome. Happy reading! Skeet

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a special 85th birthday on Centers winner for the past September 2. She is residing week was Charlie and Ermil at Swiss Village in Berne, Dunwoody. They are from Indiana. If you would like Yorkshire. to send her a card or go for a visit, her address is: 1350 West Main Street,Nancy Whitaker THOUGHT FOR THE by Apartment 32, Berne, Indiana 46711. WEEK: Do you know why Doris has had a very active Mr. Rogers of the famous life. She has a degree educa- kids show wore the long tion and has taught school sleeve sweaters? He served and also helped out with her in the Navy in war time and husbands trucking business. was awarded several Medals She told of many times tak- of Honor. He wore the long ing off with a small load that sleeves to cover up the navy by Georgia Rindler, perhaps got missed when tattoos that he got in his loading or was too small for younger days. program coordinator the big trucks to haul. She lled in for Mrs. Granger UNTIL NEXT WEEK, a short time at Washington REMEMBER: Be happy, Twp. School. Good wish- love one another, and es go to Doris on her 85th remember that there is a birthday. miracle out there that can St. Peter Neurological change your life.

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Parkway dropped a 161-164 Midwest Athletic Conference match at Delphos Country Club last week. Brian Schatzer led the black and gold with a 37 with Jordan Bollenbacher adding a 40. Jordan Stephenson and Tommy McDonough added a 43 and 44, respectively. In a tri-match at Deereld Golf Course, Van Wert posted a 157 to defeat Parkways 167 and Coldwaters 179. Bollenbacher and Schatzer led the Panthers with a 35 and 37 while McDonough at 46 and Kameron Roehm with a 49. Alex Bruggeman carded a 43 for the orange and black and Travis Goettemoeller chipped in a 44. Minster picked up a 166180 win over Fort Recovery at The Elks behind a 41 each from Matt Wuebker and John Burke. Gage Retz paced the Indians with a 43 with Jared Kahlig and Hayden Pottkotter each posting a 45. Celina opened Western Buckeye League action with a 175-179 win over Ottawa Glandorf at The Foxs Den. Brandon Casto paced the Bulldogs with a 41 while Alex Ray added a 44. Ryan Miller and Kaleb Kuhn both chipped in a 45 for the green and white. St. Henry recorded a 174-181 victory over Marion Local in Midwest Athletic Conference action as Nathan Clune carded a 39. Brian Kremer and Justin Mescher posted a 44 and 45 for the Redskins with Seth Watercutter and Alex Evers each shooting a 46. Danny Liette led the Flyers at 42 followed by Reggie Wendel (45), Cameron Schemmel (46) and Dylan Platfoot (48). Also in MAC action, Coldwater came up short to New Bremen by a 169-172 margin. Jordan Diller led the orange and black with a 38 while Alex Bruggeman and Ben Koesters chipped in a 42 and 43, respectively. Celina dropped a 151171 decision to Deance in a Western Buckeye League dual match at Foxs Den Golf Course. Alex Ray carded a 41 to lead the lady Bulldogs with Ryan Miller and Stephen Fleck added a 43. Kaleb Kuhn chipped in a 44 for the green and white. Danny Liette shot a 43 to lead Marion Local past Fort Loramie 191-212 in action at The Elks Golf Course.

VOLLEYBALL The Coldwater Spikeoff Volleyball Invitational opened the 2011 season on Saturday with both local teams nishing in the top four squads. The host lady Cavaliers dropped their opening match to Ottawa Glandorf (25-20, 25-17) before defeating New Knoxville 25-20, 24-26 and 28-26 in round two. Coldwater then defeated St. Marys 25-17, 25-17 to nish fourth on the day. Meanwhile, St. Henry picked up a rst round win over St. Marys 25-13 and 25-9. The lady Redskins then followed that up with a 25-13, 25-23 victory over Fort Loramie to move into the championship match. However, the red and white came up short to Miami East in the title matchup by scores of 25-23, 21-25 and 25-23.

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win over Celina in the Ohio High School Tennis Coaches Association tournament. BOYS GOLF Coldwater nished 13th in the Allen East Invitational at Springbook Golf Course on Saturday. Jordan Diller led the TOO MUCH EMPHASIS? Cavaliers with an 84 followed Perhaps because I have by Travis Goettemoeller (93), Alex Bruggeman (94), Ben spent thirty-plus years coachSevert (97) and Alex Bowler ing one school sport or another, I have heard this comment (99). several times: I think schools place too much emphasis on GIRLS SOCCER Coldwater fell to Elida 1-0 sports. I have chosen to reply in action at the Elida Athletic in different ways. If I wanted Complex. The Bulldogs out- to avoid a lengthy conversashot the Cavaliers 14-2 in the tion, I simply said, Youre contest with Shannon Boroff right. If I had a little more time and respect for the reasonscoring the games only goal. ing skills of the person I might Jenna Black had 13 saves have asked, Could you give for the lady Cavaliers. me some reasons you feel that The lady Cavaliers blanked way? If I wanted to be a little Indian Lake 3-0 on Saturday in cute, I might say something Indian Lake. like, Sports are okay, we just Chelsea Raymond, Carly need to emphasize academics Schlater and Ashley Giere all more. scored for the orange and black If we do not keep score, it with Krista Wellman making really is not important. If there two saves. are no numbers there is no way to distinguish winners from losBOYS SOCCER ers or average efforts from poor Findlay blanked Celina 5-0 and excellent ones. Numbers in action at Graham Soccer make a different in local sportStadium in Findlay last week. ing contests. Pride can be a Brandon Jenkins and Ryan motivating factor and it is a Hoyng combined for six saves commodity not in short supfor the Bulldogs, who were ply when our schools compete on the courts, elds, or diaoutshot 29-2 by the Trojans. monds. The big time thinkers in the education eld realized Cavalier Athletics updates Boys Golf picked up a MAC several years ago this concept league win over New Knoxville of using numbers to identify by a score of 189-195. Alex winners, losers, poor performBruggeman led the way with a ers, and good ones, might work 44 while Mitch Diller chipped in the classrooms as well as the gyms. in with a 46. In late summer just before Girls Golf picked up the nonthe start of the new school year, league win over Ft. Loramie all the superintendents receive last night. Kelsey Koesters their scores on the district was once again the medalist report cards. The exact rules with a 44 but had help from are complicated and confusMorgan Homan and Michelle ing. Minster had the highest Bohman who each red a 49. score of 109.8 and the highSoccer took on WBL pow- est rating of Excellence with erhouse Celina at Village Hall Distinction. Fort Recovery had Field. JVs came out on the a score of 106.6 and Celina had short end of the score by a 100, yet each also had the high7-1 count. Varsity played to est ranking, Excellence with a 0-0 draw at half, but gave up Distinction. St. Henry had a a urry of nal minutes goals score of 109, but a lower rankto drop a 5-0 decision. Both ing of excellence, with no disteams played very well though tinction endorsement. It looks for just our 3rd year of soccer like the Redskins should appeal that referees call. against a great opponent. Superintendents and adminIn JH Football at New Bremen, the Cavaliers came istrators very understandably home with a couple of hard sounded like coaches as they fought victories. The 7th foot- reviewed and analyzed their ball team won by a 12-0 count results to the media. One superwhile the 8th Cavalier Football intendent whose students were team drove home with a 14-8 below on value added, said he had not yet seen the data on victory. that issue, similar to the football

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coach who needed to review the tape to see what happened. St. Marys school dropped from the previous years excellence to their current effective rating principally because of an eighth grade science score. We are going to take a hard look at it and see what we can do. That one hurt. Again, this could be a football coach describing a key turnover during the game. The winning administrators, like coaches, were quick to thank the students, parents, and the entire community. They also, like all good coaches, reminded everyone that another year meant new scores and new challenges. The states numbers on the schools grade card has no doubt recognized good schools and motivated most. The states card, however, is just a narrow, shallow view of what should be happening in our schools. The highest level exam in the report, is actually administered halfway through the students sophomore year. For most students, the report, to my knowledge, does not measure anything that happens academically during the last two and a half years of the students high school career. If we are to remain the economic and cultural leader in the world, I would suggest our schools need to produce individuals who are not just depositories of facts, but creative problem solvers. We need students who are critical and creative thinkers. Most importantly, we need to nurture passionate learners and voracious readers. We need to encourage students who want to stay after school for two hours, be it for supervised athletics or academic enrichment programs. These attributes are difcult to measure with any state report card, but that does not make them less important. I favor the coach who says something similar to, We are going to just work on the fundamentals and let the wins take care of themselves. I would prefer our local educational leaders would say, We are going to do all we can to nurture the best in all our students at all grade levels at all times, and just let those state tests and scores take care of themselves.

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Coldwater recorded a 196201 win over St. Henry in Midwest Athletic Conference girls golf action at Mercer County Elks Golf Course. Kelsey Koesters led the lady Cavaliers with a 40 as Coldwater moves to 6-1 overall on the season. Alison Griesdorn chipped in a 50 for the orange and black with Michelle Bohman and Emily Wellman carding a 53 each. Morgan Breitigam and Kelly Siefring paced the lady Redskins with a 49 each with Megan Brockman chipping in a 51 and Emily Albers carding a 52. St. Henry falls to 4-2 overall. St. Henry recorded a 210216 win over Marion Local in Midwest Athletic Conference

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action at The Elks. Morgan Breitigam led the lady Redskins with a 50 followed by Emily Albers (51) and Haley Hogenkamp (53). Kristen Subler claimed medalist honors for Marion Local with a 49 while Elizabeth Rutschilling chipped in a 55 and Mindy Puthoff carded a 56. Coldwater recorded a 195-230 win over New Bremen behind a 36 from Kelsey Koesters. Alison Griesdorn added a 49 while Michelle Bohman and Morgan Homan carded a 55 each for the lady Cavaliers. St. Henry took second in a tri-match with Lima Shawnee and Covington in action at The Elks. Taylor Koesters paced the

Redskins with a 49 followed by Emily Albers (51), Morgan Breitigam (52) and Kelly Siefring (55). Marion Local fell to Fort Loramie 190-204 in a non-league girls golf match at Arrowhead. Kristen Subler led the lady Flyers with a 46 while Elizabeth Rutschilling chipped in a 50. In a Midwest Athletic Conference match, the lady Flyers of Marion Local recorded a 231-265 victory over Parkway. The Panthers Jennifer Schatzer took medalist honors with a 50 while Amy Roth added a 60. Brenna Brazle and Cierra Coffman chipped in a 70 and 76, respectively.

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Coldwaters boys and girls cross country teams along with the Celina girls cross country team all captured championships at the Celina Rotary Cross Country Invitational on Saturday. Celina won the varsity girls green division with 39 points to slip past Jay Countys 48. The Bulldogs Hannah Fleck took rst place individually with a time of 19:55 with teammates Andrea Bell (21:14) and Jenna Coon (21:21) nishing third and fourth, respectively. In the boys white division race, Coldwaters Mike Seas was the rst to cross the nish line with a time of 16:42 while St. Henrys Aaren Hemmelgarn took second in 17:10. Parkways Cameron Strunk nished third in 17:21. Other Redskins in the top ten included Kevin Knapke (fourth, 17:21) and Spencer Schulze (eighth, 17:45) while the trio of Zach Muhlenkamp (fth, 17:27), Riley Kuess (sixth, 17:30) and Jon Wenning (ninth, 17:47) all claimed top ten nishes for Coldwater. The Cavaliers took the team title with 34 points, nipping second place St. Henrys 37. Parkway was third at 126 and Fort Recovery nished sixth with 163. Marion Local placed ninth with 214 points. Derek Sutter led Fort Recovery by taking 17th in 18:34 with the Flyers Keith Bohman placing 29th in 19:43. Coldwater freshman Sarah Kanney set a new meet record of 19:08 in winning the girls white division title. The Cavaliers Jill Kanney and Christina Seas helped the Cavaliers sweep the top three places with times of 19:44 and 20:17. Coldwaters Lauren Seas was ninth in 21:50 and Parkways Allison Gaerke nished seventh in 21:43. Elle Sutter led the lady Indians of Fort Recovery by nishing 11th in 22:11 while St. Henrys Megan Lefeld was 15th in 22:34. Marion Locals Olivia Hemmelgarn was 30th in 23:37. The Cavaliers won the team title with 26 points with Fort Recovery (third, 85), St. Henry (fourth, 115), Parkway (sixth, 161) and Marion Local (seventh, 180) completing the list of local schools. Celinas Cole Mertz won the varsity boys green division race with a time of 17:10 while teammate Derek Pease took fourth in 17:35. As a team, the Bulldogs nished third with 86 points on the day. In the junior high girls race, Fort Recoverys Caitlyn Huelskamp took rst place with a time of 13:17 followed by St. Henrys Lindsey Schulze with a time of 13:54. Coldwaters Megan Frilling was sixth in 14:18 while the Indians Angela Heitkamp was seventh in 14:21. Celinas Breah Anderson (eighth, 14:27) and Marion Locals Vivian Garmann (ninth, 14:29) also picked up top ten nishes. Fort Recovery was second as a team with 91 points while Celina took third with 109. Coldwater (125) nished fourth and St. Henry (155) placed eighth. Celinas Drew Donovan captured the junior high boys race with a time of 11:45 while Coldwaters Dan Seas was third in 11:58. The Cavaliers Paul Lamm nished fth in 12:03 and Parkways Caleb Rollins was 11th in 13:02.

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back in a little bit and I went over there, so I guess that would be the rst date. After Ohio State, when a knee injury ended Lukes pro football career in what would have been his rookie year, he turned to coaching. Unlike many coaches and their wives, they have found permanence close to home in a transient profession where coaches continually change jobs, trying to better themselves. Luke Fickell was a graduate assistant at Ohio State for one year, an assistant coach at Akron for two years, then came back to Ohio State as an assistant coach in 2002. His dream job was to become Ohio States head coach someday. The conventional wisdom was that to do that, he would have to put some nonOhio State lines on his resume. But they stayed in Columbus and he rose to the assistant defensive coordinators job before becoming head coach after Jim Tressels stunning departure. One of the reasons there have been so few moves is that family is important for both Fickells. Two of Amys sisters, Jennifer MacDonald and Jill Hoying, and one of her brothers, Tom Goecke, live in suburban Columbus. Her parents and her other six siblings Tori Nourse, Jeff Goecke, Mark Goecke, Steve Goecke, John Goecke and Matt Goecke, are in Spencerville.

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A strong season-opening week for the Western Buckeye League leads the conference squads into league play in week two while Midwest Athletic Conference teams get their second round of nonconference foes this week. In the Western Buckeye League, the ten conference schools posted an impressive 8-2 record in the rst week of the season with only Celina and Van Wert dropping close games. Three matchups of teams who picked up victories in week one will take place on Friday. Elida visits Wapakoneta in a battle of 1-0 teams while Lima Bath travels to Deance in a matchup of 1-0 squads as well. The third game featuring teams with a victory under their belt has St. Marys traveling to Kenton. Also in WBL action, Celina hosts Ottawa Glandorf in a conference opener while Van Wert makes the trek to Lima Shawnee. MAC teams have their second week of non-conference foes on the schedule after the ten conference teams split in the opening week. Anna has the longest trip of the week as the Rockets make the long trip to Fairview, a 34-20 loser to Wauseon in week one. Two matchups will take place between Midwest Athletic and Green Meadows Conference squads in week two as well, with all three games taking place in Deance County. Coldwater travels to Hicksville in a battle of 0-1 squads as the Aces are coming off of a 43-37 overtime

Lukes parents are still in Columbus, where he grew up, and the Fickell children have nine cousins in Columbus. Family also plays a big part on game day. Unlike the last two OSU coaches wives, Ellen Tressel and Helen Cooper, who watched home games from a private box next to the press box, Amy Fickell likes to sit out in the stadium. She will stay in the seats she has had for several years in the front row on the west side of Ohio Stadium, just behind the OSU bench. All four of the kids will be there with her. I usually bring all four unless its going to be super, super hot, she said. Luke likes us down there, so he can see us. The kids love it. That (being in the front row) is probably the only way I can take all four kids. Theyre gated in so they cant escape. But I wouldnt put it past them, they may be able to escape. So you may see a Fickell running across the eld this year and it wont be my husband. Its fun, but its hectic with the kids. But I always have family with me, someone traveling from Spencerville. Its fun to get together with everybody and share, she said. The Fickells have pre-game and post-game traditions, and the post-game routine is one of the biggest reasons to stay in the front row. The kids and I usually drive him down to the Blackwell

questions do arise (the Friday night are her sisters team hotel) in the and sisters-inmorning. Thats law. She also kind of our quiet has talked with tradition, Amy Ellen Tressel and Fickell said. I try Barb Matta, wife to make him laugh of OSU mens but I know hes not basketball coach really listening. Its Thad Matta. fun, you try to make Barb Matta is it fun for the kids. one Ive chatted But Im not going with off and to lie, its a stressful FICKELL on. Shes good day. because she has Its denitely different watching a game when young kids. Shes kind of your livelihood depends on it. someone who has been put in Not that its all about that, but the same kind of situation, she youre not there to go tailgate said. On March 30, it was after the game. Once the game ends, Amy announced Luke Fickell would and the children go onto the eld be Ohio States interim head and join Luke to sing Carmen coach while Jim Tressel served Ohio with the team near the a ve-game suspension for his south end zone seats. She calls NCAA violations. Since Tressels punishment that probably my favorite part applied only to game days, of game day. Ohio State football players he could continue to run the sometimes talk about pulling program and coach all week a baseball cap down low or during practices. That meant there would putting on a hoodie to try to become a little less recognizable not be any great change to when they go out in Columbus. the Fickells lives. So, Luke But so far there hasnt been decided to coach their oldest any need to change established sons summer baseball team and they scheduled a family routines, Amy Fickell said. Weve been here so long, vacation to the Outer Banks in we have set places we go. When North Carolina in early July. Then came Tressels people see you all the time, its not that exciting. Were not all resignation and Luke Fickells that exciting. Plus, all this just hiring as coach for the entire happened. After the football 2011 season. It came with little season starts, maybe it will advance notice. There were no hints, other be different, but who knows. But we really havent changed than Luke being told to be at a anything, she said. meeting at 8 a.m. Monday on Her go-to people if campus on Memorial Day. loss to Archbold. At Tinora, the Rams are sure to be ready after falling to Liberty Center 13-0 with Parkway visiting in week two. Delphos St. Johns has its home opener this week as the Blue Jays welcome in Detroit Catholic Central while Marion Local hosts Mount Carmel (Ontario). Other games involving MAC teams include Fort Recovery at Waynesfield Goshen, Minster at Sidney Lehman, New Bremen at Fort Loramie, St. Henry at Eaton and Versailles at St. Paris Graham.

I found out probably when everybody else did, Amy Fickell said. I found out Monday morning. No warning. When I met Luke, he was pre-med here at Ohio State and he was going to be an

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

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On September 2, Mercer County Auditor Randall E. Randy Grapner will be visiting Celinas post ofce with over 15,000 letters inhand. The letters will show Mercer County homeowners the new estimated market values for their homes. Mercer County is one of 30 Ohio counties that received an order from Ohios Tax Commissioner to perform a six-year reappraisal of property values. The reappraisals estimated market values reect each propertys estimated sale value on January 1, 2011. We know lots of people will have questions about these new property values, Grapner stated. Weve brought in staff from the Ohio rm that performed our property revaluation to help answer questions and explain the valuation process. From September 19 through September 23, they will be in the courthouse from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. to discuss how the property values were developed. They can also review the information about the property to ensure it is accurate. Grapner, who is an Ohio Certied Residential Appraiser, said, To help ensure our property records were up-to-date, during the revaluation, we U.S. mailed a letter to each homeowner asking for information about

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their homes interior. They were also encouraged to add information that they felt might affect their propertys market value. Our response rate was close to 75%! In addition to making on-site visits during the revaluation, Grapner and the countys mass appraisal rm evaluated and analyzed the arms length property sales throughout the County that occurred during 2008, 2009 and 2010. Those sales were then used in developing new, location-specic, property values for each neighborhood. According to Grapner, As a professional appraiser, I fully understand the realities of our countys real estate market. I also know that, generally, although our real estate time-on-market has increased, on average, housing values in our county have not fallen as drastically as the media wants us to believe. During the week-long hearing period, the Auditor and his staff can quickly and easily make corrections to factual information about a property. For instance, if youve removed a building, or a portion of one, it can be veried and corrected. Or, for example, if youve changed a portion of your home from an enclosed porch to living space, that can also be veried, then

changed on your propertys record. According to Grapner, If you wait until after receiving your new tax bill to visit the ofce, the whole process becomes much more complicated, time-consuming, and expensive. Even though you can verify your property information at any time, making corrections after tax bills have been mailed involves ling a formal Complaint Against the Valuation of Real Property with the Countys Board of Revision (BOR) and possibly attending a formal hearing with the Board. So, spending a few minutes now may save a lot of time later. By law, all real property in every Ohio County is revalued (or reassessed) every six years. The State-ordered revaluation program helps keep real estate values current with local market values. It equalizes estimated market values among properties that have similar features. If you have questions about your propertys new market value, contact the Mercer County Auditors Office at 419-586-6402 or visit them Monday through Friday, September 19 through September 23, from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m., in the Auditorium of the Mercer County Courthouse in Celina.

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Dairy Show Results Cont.

Junior Showmanship Ashley Tobe, Happy Hearts Junior You & Your Dog Alaina Steinke, Coldwater Explorers Anna Jeffries, Dogs R Us Senior Showmanship Robyn Butz, Dogs R Us Novice A Obedience Robyn Butz, Dogs R Us Novice A Rally Mckenzie Brunswick, Rainbow Connectors Ashley Tobe, Happy Hearts Novice B Carmen Meyer, Dogs R Us Sub Novice B Libby Suhr, Hopewell Novice B Rally Julia Rose, Dogs R Us Robyn Butz, Dogs R Us Anna Jeffries, Dogs R Us Carmen Meyer, Dogs R Us Rebecca Phares, Washington Winners Austin Pohl, Fort Pioneers Senior You & Your Dog Hanna Tumbusch, Lassies & Lads

Alexander List, Mercer Choice Livestock Grand Champion Waterfowl Carmer Meyer, Sewers & Growers Reserve Champion Waterfowl Ashley Robinson, Washington Winners One Duck 1st place: Ashley Schmitt, Fort Pioneers 2nd place: Sabrina Schmitt, Fort Pioneers 3rd place: Carmen Meyer, Sewers & Growers 4th place: Ashley Robinson, Washington Winners 5th place: Sabrina Schmitt, Fort Pioneers 6th place: Ashley Robinson, Washington Winners 7th place: Ashley Robinson, Washington Winners 8th place: Sabrina Schmitt, Fort Pioneers 9th place: Sabrina Schmitt, Fort Pioneers 10th place: Sabrina Schmitt, Fort Pioneers One Drake 1st place: Carmen Meyer, Sewers & Growers 2nd place: Carmen Meyer, Sewers & Growers 3rd place: Sabrina Schmitt, Fort Pioneers 4th place: Sabrina Schmitt, Fort Pioneers 5th place: Sabrina Schmitt, Fort Pioneers 6th place: Sabrina Schmitt, Fort Pioneers 7th place: Sabrina Schmitt, Fort Pioneers 8th place: Ashley Robinson, Washington Winnners 9th place: Sabrina Schmitt, Fort Pioneers 10th place: Sabrina Schmitt, Fort Pioneers One Goose or Gander Nathan Robinson, Washington Winners Grand Champion Guinea Katlin Robinson, Washington Winners Reserve Grand Champion Guinea Katlin Robinson, Washington Winners Grand Champion Pigeons Renee Robinson, Washington Winners Reserve Grand Champion Pigeons Briana Schmitt, Mendon Blue Ribbon Grand Champion Standard Turkey Bob Huser, Galaxy Leaders Reserve Champion Standard Turkey Bob Huser, Galaxy Leaders

Kendra Pease Light Weight Division Champion Samantha Florence Light Weight Division Reserve Champion Kendra Pease Class III A Mason Will, Barnyard Boosters Joey OConnor, Fort Pioneers Kyle May, Barnyard Boosters Keith Pease, Mercer Choice Livestock Bryce Topp, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Noah Menchhofer, The Friend Ship Kyle Muhlenkamp, Cassella Buckeyes Turner Bransteter, Trailblazers Luke Brunswick, Buckeye 88s Class III B Karissa Will, Barnyard Boosters Taylor Muhlenkamp, Mercer Choice Livestock Riggs Florence, Washington Winners Logan Ranly, Fort Pioneers Keith Pease, Mercer Choice Livestock Garett Schoenleben, Franklin Clovers Lauren Bruns, Sewers and Growers Mitchell Spieth, Cassella Buckeyes Class III Champion Karissa Will Class III Reserve Champion Taylor Muhlenkamp Class IV A Mason Will, Barnyard Boosters Shelbie Jacobs, St. Henry Lassies and Lads Karissa Will, Barnyard Boosters Jasmine Thees, Mercer Choice Livestock Whitney Will, Barnyard Boosters Nathan Steinlage, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Ryan Halterman, Philothea Hustlers Conner Unrast, Cassella Buckeyes Courtney Dicke, Mendon Blue Ribbon Nicole Hart, Fort Recovery FFA Class IV B Riggs Florence, Washington Winners Shelbie Jacobs, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Whitney Will, Barnyard Boosters Derek Broering, St. Henry FFA Olivia Powell, Mendon Blue Ribbon Ryan Halterman, Philothea Hustlers Jacob Rasawehr, Barnyard Center Conner Unrast, Cassella Buckeyes Heavy Weight Class Maggie Houts, Hopewell Class IV Champion Riggs Florence Class IV Reserve Champion Shelbie Jacobs Heavy Weight Division Champion Riggs Florence Heavy Weight Division Reserve Champion Karissa Will

Professional Showmanship Ross Reichert, Cassella Buckeyes Zachary Guggenbiller, Barnyard Boosters Ashley Tobe, Happy Hearts Jr Champion Ayrshire Loren Hein, Buckeye 88s Senior Champion Ayshire Liz Wuebker, Cassella Buckeyes Best Fitted Ayshire Overall Loren Hein, Buckeye 88s Jr. Champion Brown Swiss Nicole Bertke, Cassella Buckeyes Reserve Jr. Champion Brown Swiss Heather Mescher, Sewers and Growers Senior Champion Brown Swiss Nicole Bertke, Cassella Buckeyes Best Fitted Brown Swiss Overall Stephanie Mescher, Philothea Hustlers Grand Champion Brown Swiss Nicole Bertke, Cassella Buckeyes Reserve Grand Champion Brown Swiss Nicole Bertke, Cassella Buckeyes Junior Champion Guernsey Jordan Dues, Philothea Hustlers Reserve Grand Champion Guernsey Julie Tobe, Happy Hearts Senior Champion Guernsey Jordan Dues, Philothea Hustlers Reserve Champion Senior Guernsey Ashley Tobe, Happy Hearts Best Fitted Guernsey Overall Jordan Dues, Philothea Hustlers Grand Champion Guernsey Jordan Dues, Philothea Hustlers Reserve Grand Champion Guernsey Ashley Tobe, Happy Hearts Junior Champion Holstein Taylor Guggenbiller, Barnyard Boosters Reserve Junior Champion Holstein Zach Guggenbiller, Barnyard Boosters Reserve Senior Champion Holstein Mitchell Dirksen, St. Henry FFA Senior Champion Holstein Cow Nicole Bertke, Cassella Buckeyes Best Fitted Holstein Overall Taylor Guggenbiller, Barnyard Boosters Grand Champion Holstein Nicole Bertke, Cassella Boosters Reserve Grand Champion Holstein MItchell Dirksen, St Henry FFA Junior Champion Jersey Audra Schoen, Franklin 4-H Clovers Senior Champion Jersey Loren Hein, Buckeye 88s Grand Champion Jersey Adam Schoenlein, Fort Pioneers Best Fitted Jersey Overall Adam Schoenlein, Fort Pioneers Supreme Dairy Champion Jordan Dues, Philothea Hustlers Reserve Supreme Dairy Champion Nicole Bertke, Cassella Buckeyes Best Fitted Dairy Project Overall Taylor Guggenbiller, Barnyard Boosters

Tommy McDonough, Parkway FFA Taylor Hesse, Mendon Blue Ribbon Ryan Hesse, Mendon Blue Ribbon Dale Fullenkamp, Country Cousins Amanda Lochtefeld, Country Cousins Nathan Cruss, Country Cousins Jeremy Gruss, Country Cousins Senior Buck Fancy Brook Albers, Sewers & Growers Keith Wendel, Country Cousins Mikayla Spoltman, Sewers & Growers Justin Albers, Cassella Buckeyes Callie Topp, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Kendra Pease, Mercer Choice Livestock Jacob Nieport, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Bethanie Christman, Happy Hearts Tori Sevier, T & C Friends Leah Dues, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Senior Doe Commercial Ryan Hesse, Mendon Blue Ribbon Kari Koesters, Cassella Buckeyes Mikayla Spoltman, Sewers & Growers P.J. Wyatt, Country Cousins Rachel Hesse, Mendon Blue Ribbon Dalton Smth, Hopewell 4-H Tommy McDonough, Parkway FFA Eli Nieport, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Nathan Gruss, Country Cousins Renee Robinson, Washington Winners Senior Doe Fancy Tori Sevier, T & C Friends Alex Mescher, Cassella Buckeyes Marissa Spoltman, Sewers & Growers Ryan Lochtefeld, Country Cousins Carlee Kremer, Sewers & Growes Brook Albers, Sewers & Growers Taylor Bohman, Cassella Buckeyes Bethanie Christman, Happy Hearts Megan Grieshop, Cassella Buckeyes Kristin Grieshop, Cassella Buckeyes Intermediate Buck Commercial Kari Koesters, Cassella Buckeyes Marissa Spoltman, Sewers & Growers Brook Albers, Sewers & Growers Rachel Hesse, Mendon Blue Ribbon Makayla Spoltman, Sewers & Growers Tommy McDonough, Parkway FFA Landon Brehm, Rockford Thrifty Kendra Pease, Mercer Choice Livestock Dale Fullenkamp, Country Cousins Lauren Stammen, St. Henry Lassies & Lads

Carlee Kremer, Sewers & Growers Marissa Spoltman, Sewers & Growers Bethanie Christman, Happy Hearts Tori Sevier, T & C Friends Emily Strunk, Rockford Thrifty Ashley Lochtefeld, Barnyard Center Josie Luthman, Rainbow Connectors Junior Doe Commercial Tommy McDonough, Parkway FFA Mikayla Spoltman, Sewers & Growers Rachel Hesse, Mendon Blue Ribbon Kari Koesters, Cassella Buckeyes Kendra Pease, Mercer Choice LIvestock Jeremy Gruss, Country Cousins Eli Nieport, St. Henry Lassies & Lads P.J. Wyatt, Country Cousins Dale Fullenkamp, Country Cousins Ashley Lochtefeld, Barnyard Center Junior Doe Fancy Brook Albers, Sewers & Growers Marissa Spoltman, Sewers & Growers Bethanie Christman, Happy Hearts Isabella Strunk, Rockford Thrifty Alli Luthman, Rainbow Connectors Leah Dues, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Justin Albers, Cassellla Buckeyes Taylor Hesse, Mendon Blue Ribbon Keith Wendel, Country Cousins Carlee Kremer, Sewers & Growers Tori Sevier, T & C Friends Caleb Luthman, Rainbow Connectors Market Pen Kari Koesters, Cassella Buckeyes Keith Wendel, Country Cousins Taylor Hesse, Mendon Blue Ribbon P.J. Wyatt, Country Cousins Kendra Pease, Mercer Choice Livestock Marissa Spoltman, Sewers & Growers Ryan Hesse, Mendon Blue Ribbon Brook Albers, Sewers & Growers Brood Pen Rachel Hesse, Mendon Blue Ribbon Kari Koesters, Cassella Buckeyes Marissa Spoltman, Sewers & Growers Keith Wendel, Country Cousins Bethanie Christman, Happy Hearts

Grand Champion Standard Pen of Poultry Aaron Marchal, Lassies & Lads Reserve Grand Champion Standard Pen of Poultry Carmen Meyer, Sewers & Growers Grand Champion Bantam Aaron Marchal, Lassies & Lads Reserve Grand Champion Bantam Carmen Meyer, Sewers & Growers Bantam Cock 1st place: Aaron Marchal, St. Henry Lads & Lassies 2nd place: Callie Topp, Buckeye Lassies & Lads 3rd place:Derek Sutter, Ft. Pioneer 4th place:Briana Schmitt, Mendon Blue Ribbon 5th place:Sabrina Schmitt, Ft. Pioneer 6th place:Carmen Meyer, Sewers & Growers 7th place: Isaac Marchal, St. Henry Lads & Lassies 8th place: Rebecca Phares, Washington Winners 9th place: Travis Sutter, Ft. Pioneer 10th place Sabrina Schmitt, Ft. Pioneer Bantam Hen 1st place: Aaron Marchal, St. Henry Lads & Lassies 2nd place: Derek Sutter, Ft. Pioneer 3rd place: Derek Sutter, Ft. Pioneer 4th place: Alexis Sutter, Ft. Pioneer 5th place: Travis Sutter, Ft. Pioneer 6th place: Nathan Marchal, St. Henry Lads & Lassies 7th place: Callie Topp, Buckeye Lassies & Lads 8th place: India Bollenbacher, Chatt Chum 9th place: Alexis Sutter, Ft. Pioneer 10th place: Renee Robinson, Washington Winners Bantam Cockerel 1st place: Cassie Pohlman, Cassella Buckeyes 2nd place: Aaron Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads 3rd place: Isaac Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads 4th place: Callie Topp, Buckeye Lassies & Lads 5th place: Katlin Robinson, Washington Winners 6th place: Renee Robinson, Washington Winners 7th place: Aaron Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads 8th place: Nathan Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads 9th place: Sabrina Schmitt, Ft. Pioneers Bantam Pullet 1st place: Isaac Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads 2nd place: Audriana Adams, Barnyard Center 3rd place: Renee Robinson, Washington Winners 4th place: Aaron Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads 5th place: Sabrina Schmitt, Ft. Pioneers 6th place: Katlin Robinson, Washington Winners 7th place: Katlin Robinson, Washington Winners 8th place: Callie Topp, Buckeye Lassies & Lads 9th place: Jacob Linn, St. Henry Lassies & Lads 10th place: Jacob Linn, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Champion Standard Large Chicken Tasha Berkenstock, Mercer Choice Livestock Reserve Champion Standard Large Chicken Briana Schmitt, Mendon Blue Ribbon

Fancy Poultry Results

Lightweight Janel Griesdorn, Washington Winners

Market Goat Show

Rabbit
Showmanship
First Year Katie Hoenie, Hopewell Ashley Lochtefeld, Barnyard Center Lauren Stammen, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Ryan Hesse, Mendon Blue Ribbon Justin Albers, Cassella Buckeyes Ashley Robinson, Washington Winners Junior Taylor Hesse, Mendon Blue Ribbon Laura Barrett, Hopewell Dalton Smith, Hopewell Nathan Robinson, Washington Winners Bethanie Christman, Happy Hearts Jeremy Gruss, Country Cousins Ava Stucke, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Intermediate Renee Robinson, Washington Winners Ryan Lochtefeld, Country Cousins Caleb Luthman, Rainbow Connectors Josie Luthman, Rainbow Connectors Leah Dues, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Senior Kari Koesters, Cassella Buckeyes Alli Luthman, Rainbow Connectors Rachel Hesse, Mendon Blue Ribbon Rachel Luthman, Rainbow Connectors Marissa Splotman, Sewers & Growers Landon Brehm, Rockford Thrifty Katlin Robinson, Washington Winners Professional Amanda Lochtefeld, Country Cousins Caleb Luthman, Rainbow Connectors

Class I A Amanda Pottkotter, Barnyard Boosters Emily Siegrist, Fort Pioneers Austin Menchhofer, The Friend Ship Lauren Bruns, Sewers and Growers Adam Stachler, Washington Winners Garett Schoenleben, Franklin Clovers Robert Axe, Franklin Clovers Janel Griesdorn, Washington Winners Adam Stachler, Washington Winners Class I B Amanda Pottkotter, Barnyard Boosters Aaron Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Taylor Hesse, Mendon Blue Ribbon Trevor Eischen, Parkway FFA Ryan Bruns, Buckeye 88s Nathan Bruns, Buckeye 88s Austin Menchhofer, The Friend Ship Nathan Steinlage, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Nathan Bruns, Buckeye 88s Class I Champion Amanda Pottkotter Class I Reserve Champion Aaron Marshal Class II A Noah Menchhofer, The Friend Ship Turner Bransteter, Trailblazers Stephanie Hart, Fort Pioneers Bryce Topp, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Rachel Hesse, Mendon Blue Ribbon Maggie Houts, Hopewell Robert Axe, Franklin Clovers Class II B Samantha Florence, Washington Winners Kendra Pease, Mercer Choice Livestock Taylor Muhlenkamp, Mercer Choice Livestock Jason Pottkotter, Barnyard Boosters Kyle May, Barnyard Boosters Logan Heiby, Country Cousins Luke Brunswick, Buckeye 88s Trevor Eischen, Parkway FFA Cole Unrast, Cassella Buckeyes Katie Alig, Philothea Hustlers

Beginner Agility under 12 in. Rebecca Phares, Washington Winners Anna Jeffries, Dogs R Us Beginner Agility over 16 in. Libby Suhr, Hopewell Carmen Meyer, Dogs R Us Robyn Butz, Dogs R Us Julia Rose, Dogs R Us Ashley Tobe, Happy Hearts

Dog Show Results

Intermediate You & Your Dog Ashley Tobe, Happy Hearts Standard Large Cockerel Libby Suhr, Hopewell Cassie Pohlman, Cassella Mckenzie Brunswick, Rainbow Buckeyes Connectors Travis Peterson, Washington Standard Large Hen Winners Briana Schmitt, Mendon Blue Amber Giere, Coldwater State Route 119, Ribbon Explorers Fort Recovery, Ohio Shelby Prenger, Barnyard Standard Large Pullet Center www.cheeseman.com Tasha Berkenstock, Mercer Madison Conner, Dogs R Us Choice Livestock

Intermediate Doe Commercial Mikayla Spoltman, Sewers & Growers Brook Albers, Sewers & Overall Grand Reserve Growers Champion Kendra Pease, Mercer Choice Karissa Will Livestock Marissa Spoltman, Sewers & Growers Kari Koesters, Cassella Buckeyes Rachel Hesse, Mendon Blue Ribbon Nathan Gruss, Country Best 1st Year Foods Cousins Elizabeth Garmann, Sewers Tommy McDonough, Parkway and Growers FFA Katlin Robinson, Washington Foods Jr. Makenzie Fennig, Hopewell 4-H Winners Amanda Lochtefeld, Country Cousins Foods Intermediate/Senior Julie Tobe, Happy Hearts Junior Buck Commercial Kari Koesters, Cassella Foods Modeling Buckeyes Outstanding Kendra Pease, Mercer Choice Abigail Pleiman Rhianna Petersen, Washington Livestock Rachel Hesse, Mendon Blue Winners Ribbon Jessica Giere, Coldwater Landon Brehm, Rockford Explorers Thrifty Lisa Hamberg, Philothea Mikayla Spoltman, Sewers & Hustlers Growers Kendra Fennig, Hopewell 4-H Dale Fullenkamp, Country Special Interest Best 1st year Cousins Dalton Smith, Hopewell 4-H Clair Stammen, Coldwater Tommy McDonough, Parkway Explorers FFA Ryan Lochtefeld, Country Special Interest Jr. Cousins Erica Stammen, Coldwater Nathan Robinson, Washington Explorers Winners Special Interest Intermediate/ Junior Buck Fancy Senior Taylor Hesse, Mendon Blue Carmen Meyer, Sewers and Ribbon Growers Laura Barrett, Hopewell Keith Wendel, Country Cousins Clothing Jr. Best 1st year Brook Albers, Sewers & Shelby Giere Growers Clothing Jr. Alyssa Boeckman, Hopewell 4-H Overall Grand Champion Riggs Florence

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Showmanship
Kari Koesters, Cassella Buckeyes Katie Hoenie, Hopewell 4-H Renee Robinson, Washington Winners

Rabbit Cont.

Ashley Siefring, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Jack Homan, Buckeye 88s Ausin Meier, Cassella Buckeyes Brandon Broering, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Class 3 Barrows Kara Evers, Cassella Buckeyes Clayton Bruggeman, Barnyard Booster Ashley Siefring, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Jack Homan, Buckeye 88s Collin Fleck, Buckeye 88s Class 4 Barrows Kandace Eichenauer, Hopewell Mikayla Rauch, Mercer Choice Livestock Tracy Fortkamp, Fort Pioneers Kyle Lochtefeld, Barnyard Center Zachary Siefring, St. Henry FFA Class 5 Barrows Jason Homan, St.Henry Lassies & Lads Samantha Tobe, Fort Pioneers Duane Leugers, Buckeye 88s Kelly Rose, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Adam Kremer, Buckeye 88s Class 6 Barrows Brittany Muhlenkamp, Mercer Choice Livestock Dustin Grieshop, Cassella Buckeyes Kristen Dahlinghaus, Sewers and Growers Justin Rose, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Seth King, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Class 7 Barrows Tori Sevier, T&C Zachary Siefring, St. Henry FFA Rose Flore, Hopewell Andrea Lennartz, Ft. Pioneers/ Ft. Recovery FFA Michaela Siefring, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Class 8 Barrows Kabe Eichenauer, Hopewell Gina Boeckman, Philothea Hustlers Taylor Ahlers, Lassies & Lads Brett Schwieterman, Washington Winners Alison Tobe, Fort Pioneers Class 9 Barrows Kolton Jutte, Mercer Choice Livestock Kent Jutte, Mercer Choice Livestock Kelly Rose, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Cody Boeckman, Philothea Hustlers Tori Sevier, T & C Friends Class 1 Gilts Derek Knapke, Philothea Hustlers Aaron Post, St. Henry FFA Dylan Homan, Cassella Buckeyes Kyle Knapke, Mercer Choice Livestock Ryan Lochtefeld, Barnyard Center

Lassies & Lads Class 9 Gilts Seth King, St.Henry Lassies & Lads Bridget Dues, Philothea Hustlers Craig Dues, Philothea Hustlers Kolton Jutte, Mercer Choice Livestock Logan Bruggeman, Barnyard Booster Jacey King, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Brad Rindler, St. Henry FFA Derek Heinrichs, Buckeye 88s Miles Geurkink, Barnyard Booster Samantha Tobe, Fort Pioneers Brian Lennartz, Fort Pioneers Mitchell Franzer, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Grand Champion Barrow Brittany Muhlenkamp Reserve Grand Champion Barrow Kandace Eichenauer Grand Champion Gilt Taylor Ahlers Reserve Grand Champion Gilt Tyler Siefring Overall Grand Champion Swine Taylor Ahlers Overall Grand Reserve Champion Swine Brittany Muhlenkamp

Thrifty Reserve Champion Layer & Eggs Austin Prenger, Barnyard Center Layers & Eggs 1st place: Landon Brehm, Rockford Thrifty 2nd place: Austin Prenger, Barnyard Center 3rd place: Carmen Meyers, Sewers & Growers 4th place: Cassie Pohlman, Cassella Buckeyes 5th place: Kraig Gruss, Country Cousins Champion Market Broilers Aaron Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Reserve Champion Market Broilers Lisa Hoenie, Hopewell Broilers 1st place: Aaron Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads 2nd place: Lisa Hoenie, Hopewell 3rd place: Katie Hoenie, Hopewell 4th place: Ryan McDonough, Washington Winners 5th place: Ethan Lafn, Franklin Clovers 6th place: Nathan Adams, Barnyard Center 7th place: Nathan Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads 8th place: Rebecca Phares, Washington Winners 9th place: Nicolas Lafn, Franklin Clovers 10th place: Mitchel Homan, Mercer Choice Livestock Grand Champion Roasters Lisa Hoenie, Hopewell Reserve Champion Roasters Lance Weirrick, Chatt Chums Light Roasters 1st place: Lance Weirrick, Chatt Chums 2nd place: Megan Weirrick, Chatt Chums 3rd place: Erin Weirrick, Chatt Chums 4th place: Job Beair, Hopewell 5th place: Rachel Beair, Hopewell 6th place: Aaron Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads 7th place: Nicholas Lafn, Franklin Clovers 8th place: Elliott Keller, Fort Pioneers 9th place: Katie Hoenie, Hopewell 10th place: Nathan Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Heavy Roasters 1st place: Lisa Hoenie, Hopewell 2nd place: Megan Weirrick, Chatt Chums 3rd place: Erin Weirrick, Chatt Chums 4th place: Lance Weirrick, Chatt Chums 5th place: Rachel Beair, Hopewell 6th place: Job Beair, Hopewell Grand Champion Market Turkeys Lisa Hoenie, Hopewell Reserve Grand Champion Market Turkeys Katie Hoenie, Hopewell Market Turkeys 1st place: Lisa Hoenie, Hopewell 2nd place: Katie Hoenie, Hopewell 3rd place: Megan Weirrick, Chatt Chums 4th place: Austin Heiby, Country Cousins 5th place: Lance Weirrick, Chatt Chums Professional Showmanship 1st place: Issac Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads 2nd place: Lisa Hoenie, Hopewell 3rd place: Caden Hellwarth, Hopewell 4th place: Briana Schmitt, Mendon Blue Ribbon 5th place: Noelle Schmitt, Mendon Blue Ribbon Senior Showmanship 1st place: Rebecca Phares, Washington Winners 2nd place: Nathan Adams, Barnyard Center 3rd place: Aaron Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads 4th place: Renee Robinson, Washington Winners 5th place: Katie Hoenie, Hopewell Junior Showmanship 1st place: Nathan Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads 2nd place: Travis Sutter, Fort Pioneers 3rd place: Alex Hartings, St. Henry Lassies & Lads 4th place: Ethan Lafn, Fort Pioneers 5th place: Lauren McDonough, Washington Winners First Year Showmanship 1st place: Philip Diller, Washington Winners 2nd place: Josh Keller, Buckeye 88s 3rd place: Kameron Heiser, Barnyard Center 4th place: Dale Fullenkamp, Country Cousins 5th place: Jordyn Olding, Country Cousins Superintendents Award Briana Schmitt, Mendon Blue Ribbon Judges Awards Dale Fullenkamp, Country Cousins Rebecca Phares, Washington Winners

Poultry Prince Issac Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Poultry Princess Carmen Meyer, Sewers & Growers

Winners Makenzie Fennig, Hopewell Intermediate Showmanship Davis Will, Barnyard Boosters Joel Weitz, Barnyard Center Sierra Harris, Hopewell Jordan Pease, Philothea Hustlers Sam Phares, Washington Winners Kendra Fennig, Hopewell Travis Petersen, Washington Winners Senior Showmanship Kaleb Huser, Galaxy Leaders Kirsten Fennig, Hopewell Kerry Jutte, Mercer Choice Livestock Kendra Pease, Mercer Choice Livestock Keith Pease, Mercer Choice Livestock Seth Stammen, Coldwater Explorers MIkayla Rauch, Mercer Choice Livestock Rachel Hesse, Mendon Blue Ribbon TIm Droesch, Buckeye 88s Professional Showmanship Karissa Will, Barnyard Boosters Alyssa Muhlenkamp, Mercer Choice Livestock Davis Will, Barnyard Boosters Joel Weitz, Barnyard Center Kaleb Huser, Galaxy Leaders, Kirsten Fennig, Hopewell Kandace Eichenauer, Hopewell Sierra Harris, Hopewell Ashley Post, Washington Winners

Skillathon
Beef - Junior Division Taylor Muhlenkamp, Mercer Choice Livestock, Best in Class John Hoenie, Hopewell, Best in Class Andrew Meyer, Mercer County Jr. Cattle Association, Best in Class Beef - Intermediate Division Paige Siefring, Mercer County Jr. Association, Best in Class Beef - Senior Division Lisa Hoenie, Best in Class Seth Houstanings, Hopewell, Best in Class Derek Knapke, Philothea Hustlers, Best in Class Brooke Knapke, Mercer Choice LIvestock, Best in Class Dairy - Junior Division Ben Schmitmeyer, Philothea Hustlers, Best in Class Dairy - Intermediate Division Heather Mescher, Sewers and Growers, best in Class Jay Uhlenhake, Philothea Hustlers, Best in Class Loren Hein, Buckeye 88, Best in Class Dog- Senior Division Robyn Butz, Dogs R Us, Best in Class Dog - Junior Division Ashley Tobe, Happy Hearts, Best in Class Dairy - Senior Division Eric Brockman, Philothea Bustlers, Best in Class Zach Guggenbiller, Barnyad Boosters, Best in Class Horse Project Skillathon Junior Division Paige Matthews, Barnyard Center Taylor Siefring, Trailblazers Horse Project Skillathon Senior Division Madison Rose, Dogs R Us Poultry Project Skillathon Junior Division Nathan Robinson, Washington Winners, Best in Class Poultry Project Skillathon Senior Division Issac Marchal, St. Henry Lassies & Lads, Best in Class Carmen Meyer, Sewers & Growers, Best in Class Rabbit Project Skillathon Junior Division Rabbit Project Skillathon Intermediate Division Rabbit Project Skillathon Senior Division

Sewing - Beginner 9-12 yrs Caroline Moorman, Happy Hearts Alyssa Boeckman, Hopewell Clair Stammen, Coldwater Explorers Erica Stammen, Coldwater Explorers Lauren Wenning, Galaxy Leaders Sewing - Intermediate 13-14 yrs Ashley Lochtefeld, Barnyard Center Cody Freeman, Galaxy Leaders Creative Arts - Beginner/Jr Alyssa Boeckman, Hopewell Caleb Suhr, Hopewell Erica Stammen, Coldwater Explorers, Joshua Applegate, Franklin Clover Creative Arts - Intermediate Ashley Lochtefeld, Barnyard Center Creative Arts - Sr Dixie Hucke, Hopewell First Aid-Beginner/Junior Lauren Wenning, Galaxy Leaders Caleb Suhr, Hopewell Brianne Pottkotter, Fort Pioneers

Special Interest Funfest

Clayton Bruggeman, Barnyard Boosters Kendra Kremer, Sewers & Growers Kristen Dahlinghaus, Sewers & Growers Mikayla Rauch, Mercer Choice Livestock Austin Harner, Mercer Choice Livestcok Class 1 -Intermediate Rose Vagedes, Philothea Hustlers Justin Rose, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Micahela Siefring, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Logan Bruggeman, Barnyard Booster Adam Kremer, Buckeye 88s Class 1 - Junior Brett Schwieterman, Washington Winners Allison Bruggeman, Barnyard Booster Ryan Vagedes, Philothea Hustlers Rachel Post, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Shawn Rose, Washington Winners Class 1 -1st Year Alyssa Adams, Washington Winners Brandon Broering, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Cody Pohlman, Cassella Buckeyes Dylan Ranly, Fort Pioneers Emily Evers, Cassella Buckeyes Class 1 - Professional Clayton Bruggeman- Senior 1st Place Brett Schwieterman, Junior 1st Place MIkayla Rauch, Mercer Choice Livestock Kelly Rose, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Kristen Dahlinghaus, Sewers & Growers Intermediate 1st place Winner - Rose Vagedes 1st Year 1st place Winner Alyssa Adams

Showmanship

Swine

Class 2 Gilts Andrew Kremer, Buckeye 88s Sheep Project Skillathon Gina Boeckman, Philothea Junior Division Bustlers Ben Post, Washington Winners, Allison Bruggeman, Barnyard Best in Class Booster Brooke Knapke, Mercer Sheep Project Skillathon Choice Livestock Intermediate Division Jared Pleiman, Rainbow Joel Weitz, Barnyard Center, Commectors Best in Class Class 3 Gilts Sheep Project Skillathon Austin Meier, Cassella Senior Division Buckeyes RIggs Florence, Washington Alyssa Adams, Washington Winners, Best in Class Winners Collin Fleck, Buckeye 88s Swine Project Skillathon Randy Albers, St. Henry Junior Division Lassies & Lads Seth King, St. Henry Lassies & Max Siefring, Philothea Lads, Best in Class Hustlers Jared Rindler, St. Henry Lassies & Lads, Best in Class Class 4 Gilts Kyle Lochtefeld, Barnyard Justin Rose, St. Henry Lassies Center, Best in Class & Lads Brett Schwieterman, Andrew Kremer, Buckeye 88s Washington Winners, Best in Kendra Tobe, Ft. Recovery Class FFA Jason Homan, St. Henry Swine Project Skillathon Lassies & Lads Intermediate Division Ryan Halterman, Philothea Ray Siefring, Fort Pioneers, Hustlers Best in Class Class 5 Gilts Swine Project Skillathon Tyler Siefring, Philothea Senior Division Hustlers Zach Siefring, St. Henry FFA, Craig Dues, Philothea Hustlers Best in Class Megan Klosterman, Rainbow Derek Heinrichs, Buckeye 88, Connectors Best in Class Tyler Fleck, Buckeye 88s Cole Lochtefeld, Barnyard Center Class 6 Gilts Taylor Ahlers, St. Henry Lassies & lads Lightweight Class 1 Barrows Tyler Siefring, Philothea Thomas Klosterman, Philothea Hustlers Hustlers Kurt Fortkamp, Fort Pioneers Kaleb Timmerman Ft. Recovery Clayton Bruggeman, Barnyard FFA Booster Taylor Homan, Sewers & Lightweight Class 2 Barrows Growers Kegan Timmerman, Fort Pioneers Class 7 Gilts Thomas Klosterman, Philothea Kandace Eichenauer, Hustlers Hopewell Amy Timmerman, Fort Bridget Dues, Philothea Pioneers Hustlers Alison Tobe, Fort Pioneers Class 1 Barrows Kendra Kremer, Sewers & Emily Evers, Cassella Growers Buckeyes Kyle Lochtefeld, Barnyard Taylor Homan, Sewers & Center Growers Cole Lochtefeld, Barnyard Class 8 Gilts Center Paige Matthews, Barnyard Brooke Knapke, Mercer Choice Center Livestock Kent Jutte, Mercer Choice Ryan Vagedes, Philothea Livestock Hustlers Ryan Halterman, Philothea Hustlers Class 2 Barrows Brittany Muhlenkamp, Mercer Jacey King, St. Henry Lassies Chioce Livestock & Lads Jared Rindler, St. Henry

Barrow Bridget Dues, Philothea Hustlers Jason Homan, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Craig Dues, Philothea Hustlers Brad Rindler, St. Henry FFA Gina Boeckman, Philothea Hustlers Kara Evers, Cassella Buckeyes Nathan Flore, Hopewell Cole Lotchtefeld, Barnyard Center Jordan Geier, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Samantha Tobe, Fort Pioneers Gilt Brittany Muhlenkamp, Mercer Choice Livestock Rose Flore, Hopewell Ashley Siefring, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Brandon Rose, Philothea Hustlers Jacey King, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Adam Kremer, Buckeye 88s Ray Siefring, Fort Pioneers Seth King, St. Henry Lassies & Lads Cody Boeckman, Philothea Hustlers Derek Siefring, Philothea Hustlers

Carcass Results

Swine Market Show

Grand Champion Production Pen of Poultry Lisa Hoenie, Hopewell Reserve Grand Champion Standard Pen of Production Lisa Hoenie, Hopewell Grand Champion Layer & Eggs Landon Brehm, Rockford

Showmanship

Poultry Market &

Connor Adams, Hopewell 4-H Nathan Albers, Barnyard Center Haley Alig, Philothea Hustlers Rose Axe, Franklin Clovers Makena Bockman, Hopewell Foods-Beginner/Junior 4-H Erica Stammen, Coldwater Aaron Broering, Cassella Explorers Buckeyes Alyssa Boeckman, Hopewell Abby Broering, St. Henry Natalie Pottkotter, Fort Lassies & Lads Pioneers Megan Broering, St. Henry Caleb Suhr, Hopewell Lassies & Lads Brianna Wenning, Galaxy Trent Broering St. Henry Leaders Lassies & Lads Caoline Moorman, Happy Janel Bruns, Philothea Hustlers Hearts Brianna Christmasn, Philothea Lauren Wenning, Galaxy Hustlers Leaders Brice Christman, Philothea Hustlers Foods-Intermediate Michael Crites, Barnyard Cody Freeman, Galaxy Center Leaders Benjamin Eversman, Barnyard Ashley Lochtefeld, Barnyard Center Center Blake Findley, Philothea Hustlers Woodworking-Beginner/ Laney Finke, Washington Junior Winners Tyler Applegate, Franklin Nicole Franck, Cassella Clovers Buckeyes Caroline Moorman, Happy Norma Fullenkamp, Country Hearts Cousins Brainna Wenning, Galaxy Luke Garman, St. Henry Leaders Lassies & Lads Joshua Applegate, Franklin Lea Grieshop, St. Henry Clovers Lassies & Lads Derek Hart, Washington Woodworking-Intermediate Winners Erica Stammen, Coldwater Shelby Hart, Washington Explorers Winners Ashley Lochtefeld, Barnyard John Hartings, St. Henry Center Lassies & Lads Lauren Hartings, St. Henry Shooting Sports - Beginner/ Lassies & Lads Junior Caden Heindel, Rockford Natalie Pottkotter, Fort Thrifty Pioneers Madalyn Heindel, Rockford Clair Stammen, Coldwater Thrifty Explorers Clara Hellwarth, Hopewell 4-H Joshua Applegate, Franklin Evan Homan, Cassella Clover Buckeyes Tyler Applegate, Franklin Hannah Homan, St. henry Clover Lassies & Lads Ashley Lochtefeld, Barnyard Faith Jacobs, Washington Center Winners Lauren McDonough, Madison Jacobs, Washington Washington Winners Winners Carolyn Moorman, Fort Avery Kremer, Galaxy Leaders Pioneers Olivia Lange, St. Henry Lassies Erica Stammen, Coldwater & Lads Explorers Land Langenkamp, Barnyard Brianna Pottkotter, Fort Center Pioneers Owen Lefeld, St. Henry Lassies Ryan McDonough, & Lads Washington Winners John Linn, Washington Winners Rose Linn, Washington Shooting Sports - Senior Winners Hope Mann, Galaxy Leaders Sam Phares, Washington Courtney May, Philothea Winners Hustlers Cody Freeman, Galaxy Macy May, Philothea Hustlers Leaders Austin McAfee, T & C Friends Chloe McNeilan, Franklin Clovers Team Darren Meier, Cassella Demonstrations Buckeyes Grant Meier, Cassella Best Junior: Buckeyes Jessica Giere; Coldwater Hanna Meier, Cassella Explorers Buckeyes Benjamin Mescher, Cassella Best 1st Year: Buckeyes Clair Stammen; Coldwater Alex Meyer, Philothea Hustlers Explorers Nathan Meyer, Philothea Hustlers Best Intermediate/Senior: Olivia Milligan, Country Cody Freeman; Galaxy Cousins Leaders Luke Ontrop, Philothea Hustlers Best Junior Team: Shane Ontrop, Philothea Amber Freeman; Galaxy Hustlers Leaders Peyton Otte, Cassella Brianna Wenning; Galaxy Buckeyes Leaders Emma Poeppleman, T & C Friends Best Senior Team: Erica Post, Washington Hanna Tumbusch; Coldwater Winners Explorers Claire Puthoff, St. Henry Erica Stammen; Coldwater Lassies & Lads Explorers Samantha Knapke, Washington Winners Ceelia Schaadt, Carthagena Honeybees Showmanship Derek Schmidt, Cassella Buckeyes 1st Year Showmanship Brianna Siefring, St. henry Molly Post, Washington Lassies & Lads Winners Logan Smith, Hopewell 4-H Brooklyn Steinlage, St. Henry Junior Showmanship Kaden Will, Barnyard Boosters Lassies & Lads Eli Tobe, Philothea Hustlers Kaston Eichenauer, Hopewell Mason Will, Barnyard Boosters Nolan Tobe, Philothea Hustlers Lauren Vagedes, Philothea Ben Post, Washington Hustlers Winners Drew Wagner, Hopewell 4-H Whitney Will, Barnyard Jack Wagner, Hopewell 4-H Boosters Lane Weirrick. Chatt Chums Ashley Post, Washington

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Abigail Pleiman, I Spy In the Kitchen

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