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Community Calendar
August 24 - Water Race & Field Trial - Ohio
Progressive Sportsman Club
August 25-26 - Governors Cup Regatta -
Lakeshore Park, Celina
August 31 - Sept 6 - Gypsy Journal Camping -
Mercer County Fairgrounds
September 1 -Ft Recovery State Museum -
12:00-5:00pm. - Weekends & Labor Day Only
September 2 - Wix Filters Baltes Classic -
Eldora Speedway
September 2 - Moosestock - Celina Moose Lodge
September 2 - Concert Series- Celina High
School Band - Lakeshore Park, Celina - 6:30pm
September 3 - Ft Recovery Ambassador Pool
closes - Final Day
September 3 - Durbin Bean Bake -
Erastus-Durbin Rd
September 3 -6 - Gypsy Journal Rally - Mercer
County Fairgrounds
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LIMA In the state of Ohio
there is only one accredited county
museum and it only takes one tank
of gas to there. The Allen County
Museum has been preserving the
history of the county for over a
hundred years. The museum has
been the caregiver of the countys
rich history thanks the Allen County
Historical Society.
There is a level of trust and faith
given to the Historical Society. It (the
museum) is owned by Allen County
but operated by the Historical
Society, said Patricia Smith, museum
and Historical Society director
Entrusted with Allen County
history, the museum started in
Memorial Hall in 1909 when the
county commissioners allotted space
to the Historical Society which
formed just a year before. However
the space was proving to be too
small when the 1930s rolled around,
a bad time to need money for a new
building in America. However, a
very influential patron in the name
of Elizabeth MacDonell had a strong
desire that the museum have its own
building, one fit to house the growing
amount of artifacts. Fund raising
began in an economically turbulent
time but ran into a major road block
with Americas entrance into World
War II. During this time all museum
thoughts were put on hold as all
resources went to the war efforts.
As the Axis powers fell, the
museum starting taking a front seat
again and in 1956, the building was
dedicated to the county.
The museum was dedicated for
the people of the community. It is for
them and it is the historical societys
task to take care of it, said Smith.
Over the years, the museum has
Historical Society, museum preserves
history for Allen County since 1908
By Skeet Wolters

There is only one more Saturday
left to catch the Coldwater Farmers
Market for the year. If for whatever
reason you have not shopped
the marketplace, be sure to take
advantage this Saturday, August 25.
It is located on the corner of Ste. Rte.
118 and Sycamore St. The Coldwater
Area Chamber of Commerce and the
Agricultural and Industrial Heritage
Center have sponsored the market for
the last two years.
Mother Nature has not cooperated
well and it was evident in the lack of
tomatoes, corn and other fruits and
vegetables. Baked goods did well
and the aroma of the Kiwanis burgers
was a welcome addition. I found it a
festive and friendly place to visit with
family and friends. One of the reasons
I enjoy living in our small community
is how everyone welcomes with a
smile and friendly greeting. The one
thing missing was a good cup of coffee
to go with one of the many delicious
baked goods that are for sale.
Vendors have various items for sale,
including fresh baked breads, muffins,
pies and other edibles. One can buy
a walking cane, quilts, purses, home
decorations, childrens costumes and
accessories, jewelry, some organic
products, and much more. Each
Saturday brought out a new booth
and offering. The tomatoes, onions,
cucumbers and melons are plentiful
right now.
The Farmers Market will continue
into the following years only if it is
profitable for the venders and worthy
of the hard work of the chamber
members. To make this happen we
need to support the market and let all
know we want them back again next
year. Maybe a Flash Mob type of
finale? I plan to be there!
Coldwater Farmers Market
continues one more Saturday
By: georgia Rindler

The lakes of Steuben County
in northeastern Indiana have
been drawing people from the
local area for decades. A recent
visit enlightened me as to why.
Active water sports are only
a sampling of the recreational
opportunities available. Clear
and Crooked Lake are popular
and offer a wealth of activities
including, but not limited to
beaches, marinas, and watercraft
rentals. But Lake James, the largest
of the 101 lakes, is most mentioned
by Mercer County residents. One
can see kayaks, paddle boats,
pontoons, ski and fishing boats. A
sandbar on the lower basin is a great
place for those wanting to laze in
the water. Sunday afternoon found
it with a party atmosphere including
music, a floating food boat
selling snacks, and people wading
in the shallow water enjoying each
others company. Later in the day
kids were still playing in the sand
while adults read the latest romance
novels. A bean bag tournament with
the neighbors continued until after
dark.
If you tire of the water there
is an outlet mall nearby. The flea
market and shops in Shipshewana
are only a short drive away. Satek
Winery offers free tasting so you
can choose the perfect bottle of wine
for an evening meal. Biking, hiking
Living on Lake Time
See MUSEUM, page 26
See LAKE, page 26
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Page 2 August 23, 2012
area obituaries
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John H. Fox, age 91, of St.
Henry, Ohio, died on Friday, Au-
gust 17, 2012 at Gardens at St.
Henry, Ohio. He was born Octo-
ber 18, 1920 in Coldwater, Ohio
to the late Edward and Edith
(Schoen) Fox. On October 23,
1948 he married Edna (Bernard)
in St. Henry and she survives
in St. Henry. Mass of Christian
Burial was held on Wednesday,
August 22, 2012 at St. Henry
Catholic Church, St. Henry, Ohio,
with Fr. Tom Hemm, offciating.
Burial with military honors fol-
lowed in St. Henry Cemetery, St.
Henry, Ohio. Condolences may
be left at hogenkampfh.com.
Charles J. Jerry Jenkins,
age 69, of Celina, Ohio passed
away at 4:25p.m on Aug. 18, 2012
at the Van Wert County Hospital,
in Van Wert, Ohio. He was born on
Jan. 9, 1943 in urbana, Ohio to the
late Carl & Ruth (Overfeld) Jen-
kins. He married Sharon E. Hawes
on Aug. 11, 1963, she died Dec. 24,
2009. Funeral services were Tues-
day Aug 21, 2012 at the St. Pauls
united Methodist Church in Celina,
with Rev. Jeff Conrad offciating.
Burial will follow in North Grove
Cemetery with Military Honors by
the Celina American Legion Post
#210 and the Celina V.F.W. Post
#5713. The Lehman-Hogenkamp-
Dzendzel Funeral Home is handling
arrangements and condolences may
be made at LHDfuneralhome.com.
Alfred L Sudhoff, age 83, of
Coldwater died Wednesday, Au-
gust 15, 2012 at his residence.
He was born September 5, 1928
in Fort Recovery to Henry and
Veronica (Muhlenkamp) Sud-
hoff. He married Cleo (Braun)
Sudhoff on April 25, 1953 in
Fort Recovery. Funeral services
were held on August 18, 2012 at
St Peter Catholic Church in St
Peter, OH. Contributions can be
made to State of the Heart Hos-
pice. Online condolences may
be directed to www.brockman-
boeckmanfh.com.

gerald L. Jerry Koesters,
age 65 of Dublin, passed away
Thursday evening August 16,
2012 at the Kobacker House sur-
rounded by his loving family
after an extended illness. Born
August 30, 1946 Celina, Ohio.
In lieu of fowers, contribution
may be made to HomeReach
Hospice, Kobacker House, 800
McConnell Drive, Columbus,
Ohio 43214 or American Cancer
Society, 5555 Frantz Road, Dub-
lin, Ohio 43017. Visit ferguson-
funeralhomeinc.com to share a
special memory
Crosby Joseph Harrod, still-
born son of Jason and Rose (Wer-
ling) Harrod of St. Henry, Ohio,
died Wednesday, August 15,
2012 at Wilson Memorial Hospi-
tal, Sidney, Ohio. He is survived
by two brothers, Hayden and
Carson, grandparents, Ed & Sal-
ly Werling of Burkettsville, Ohio
and Jim & Sue Harrod of Harrod,
Ohio, and great-grandparents,
Doris Schneider of Lima, Ohio
and Dr. Louis & Mary Harrod of
Cridersville, Ohio. Private fam-
ily services will be held.
Robert H. Wagner, age 66,
of Celina, Ohio, died on Tues-
day, August 14, 2012 at St. Ri-
tas Medical Center, Lima, Ohio.
He was born August 12, 1946 in
Trinity, Indiana to Howard Wag-
ner and Mary (Muhlenkamp)
Kriegel, and she survives in
Celina. Mass of Christian Burial
was Monday, August 20, 2012 at
Immaculate Conception Church,
Celina, Ohio. Memorials may be
directed to the I.C. Endowment
Fund, Cancer Association of
Mercer County or the Alzheim-
ers Foundation. Condolences
may be left at hogenkampfh.
com.
Alvin J. Sudhoff , 76, Fort
Recovery, Ohio, died August 17,
2012 at his residence. He was born
October 27, 1935, in Fort Recov-
ery, OH, to the late Henry Sudhoff
and the late Veronica (Muhlen-
kamp) . On May 18, 1957, he mar-
ried Bernice (Schoen), who died
December 15, 1974. The funeral
mass was Tuesday at St. Anthony
Catholic Church, Fr. Mark Soell-
ner will offciate. Contributions
can be made to State of the Heart
Hospice. Condolences may be di-
rected to www.brockmanboeck-
manfh.com
Charles Chuck Roberts, age
79, of Celina, Ohio passed away at
5:30a.m. on Monday, August 20,
2012 at Celina Manor Nursing
Home Celina, Ohio. He was born
on July 31, 1933 in Los Angeles,
California to the Late Hal & Viola
Roberts. On Oct. 18, 1975 he mar-
ried Mary J. Perkins, who lives in
Celina. Private services will be
held at the familys connivance.
The Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzend-
zel Funeral Home is handling ar-
rangements. Condolences may be
made at LHDfuneralhome.com.
OuR Home Family Resource
Center teamed up with the
Celina First Church of God to
help prepare students for the
upcoming school year.Together,
their efforts helped in furnishing
over 200 backpacks filled with
supplies for students of all grades
throughout Mercer County.
Donations of book bags, school
supplies and funds were accepted
at OuR Home and brought to
the Celina FIrst Church of God.
With the help of volunteers,
the supplies were sorted and
compiled in book bags for
families to pick up. OuR Home
would like to thank the Celina
First Church of God for all their
help and especially to the many
contributors and volunteers who
made the School Supply Program
possible. To become an OuR
Home contributor or volunteer
please contact the office at 419-
586-4663. All proceeds directly
benefit the Mercer County
community through the various
programs available at OuR
Home Family Resource Center.
Contact: Holly Wuebker-
Outreach Coordinator, OuR
Home Family Resource Center,
117 West Fayette Street, Celina,
OH 45822, 419-586-4663 Ext:
1001.
School supply program rates A+
Daniel E. Menchhofer, age 36, of
Ft. Recovery, Ohio, died at 10:51 PM on
Monday, August 20, 2012 at Mercer Coun-
ty Community Hospital, Coldwater, Ohio.
He was born January 24, 1976 in Cold-
water, Ohio to James & Cheri (Stump)
Menchhofer, who survive in Coldwater,
Ohio. On April 18, 1998 he married Kellie
(Brown), and she survives in Ft. Recovery,
Ohio. He is survived by three children,
Austin, Noah and Libbie Menchhofer, all
at home, two siblings, Kelly & Jeff Sheets
of Celina, Ohio and Jeff & Britt Mench-
hofer of Rockford, Ohio, grandparents,
Jim & Helen Stump of Ft. Recovery, Ohio,
parents-in-law, Kevin & Karen (Raffel)
Brown of Coldwater, Ohio and sisters-in-
law, Jamie & Chris Kelley of Columbus,
Ohio, Katie & Chris Layne of Coldwater,
Ohio and Abbie & Jeff Hart of Celina,
Ohio. He was a member of St. Pauls Lu-
theran Church, Coldwater, a former Boy
Scout Leader and he restored tractors. He
worked at Lefeld Implement in Coldwa-
ter. Funeral Services will be held at 10:30
AM on Friday, August 24, 2012 at St.
Anthony Catholic Church, St. Anthony,
Ohio. Friends may call on Thursday from
2:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Friday from
9:00 AM to 9:45 AM at the Hogenkamp
Funeral Home-Coldwater. Memorials
may be made to a fund for the childrens
education. Condolences may be left at ho-
genkampfh.com.
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Do you feel as though Romney
has chosen the right man for his Vice-
Presidential running mate? Lets hope
so! I would have thought he would have
chosen the senator from Florida in hopes
of helping him win the South. I guess you
never can tell how the voters will look at a
candidate. One thing is for sure Romney
will have to carry the South. And that may
be very difficult. I guess we are just going
to have to wait and see come November. I
will have to do some research on Mr. Paul
Ryan and I will let you all know what I
find.
After all that hot weather we have been
having these past few weeks it was kind of
nice to be out at the MD tournament and
enjoy the pleasant weather. As a matter of
fact it was downright cool the other night.
With all the good weather I think they have
had a good softball tournament and I hope
they raised a lot of money for Jerrys kids.
B.B. my old farmer friend brought
some soybean to our morning coffee the
other day and I must say they looked very
good. Maybe the farmers will at least have
a good bean crop. I guess from all the
talk it will make a difference as to when
you planted the beans. It never ceases to
amaze me as to just how many items are
produced with adding soybeans. Just look
it up and you will be surprised.
until next week all you guys out there
tell the little women just how much you
love and need her. Have a great week.
Thats My Opinion........
Whats yours??
A Look Back
From the Archives of The Mercer
County Chronicle
10 YEARS AgO (2002)
The St. Henry Board of Education
and Superintendent Rod Moorman
recognized Laura Thobe and Gregory
Wendel who will receive their
American Degree at the Narional
FFA Convention in Louisville in
November.
A ground breaking ceremony
kicked off the building project for the
new St. Marys Meetinghouse for the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day
Saints on the north edge of St. Marys.
25 YEARS AgO (1987)
The 1987 Fort Recovery Harvest
Jubilee set a new record for money
taken in, with $16,200 generated
during the event, with three beautiful
weather days.
Gross Floor Covering team
defeated Home Service-South Side in
the mens finals of the MD Burnout
Softball Tournament. The Cassella
Mall defeated E&Rs for the womens
championship.
50 YEARS AgO (1962)
After almost two years of being
incorporated, The Mercer County
Civic Foundation was organized
this week with Carrol A. Stubbs as
president and William Meikle as
secretary-treasurer.
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Your 401(k) offers tax-deductible contributions, tax-deferred growth of
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Your goals Everyone has different goals for retirement. You might
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Question: Why should I spay/neuter my pet? Not having it done doesnt hurt
anything.
Answer: Many believe that the only reason to spay or neuter your pet is to
prevent pregnancies, but there are reasons that protect your pets health of why it is
done. Yes, spaying/neutering is done to help control the pet population but it also
done to give your pet a long, healthy life. Many say the expense is too great, but the
expenses associated with not spaying/neutering are even greater.
Some people refer to spaying/neutering as fxing or sterilizing. Spaying is
the removal of the uterus and ovaries in female pets. Neutering is the removal of
the testicles in male pets. It is recommended that spaying/neutering be done after
the pet reaches sexual maturity, which is between fve- and six-months of age. The
procedures are both done while your pet is under anesthesia.
There are many health benefts for your pet. Pets that have been spayed/neutered
have been proven to live longer. They also are healthier. Spaying/neutering greatly
reduce the risk of your pet getting uterine or testicular cancer. These conditions are
very serious, even life threatening, and very expensive to treat. Pets are generally
more even tempered and likely to show less aggression when spayed/neutered.
Pets that are spayed/neutered are less likely to mark their territory by spraying
urine. Spaying prevents females from coming into heat. Pets in heat tend to vocalize
more and can leave bloodstains around the home. They also attract unwanted
males which can scent a dog in heat over two miles away. Pets are more likely to
try to escape and roam. Roaming pets get in more fghts, are exposed to contagious
diseases, and could possibly be hit by a car.
Spaying/neutering does not cause weight gain. Regular exercise is necessary to
keep your pet healthy. Most weight gain is caused by overfeeding and overindulging
your pet with treats not having them spayed/neutered. You should follow the same
feed schedule and only give treats as rewards. The benefts far outweigh the cost of
the procedure. Knowing your pet will have a long, healthy life will go a long way.
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How many times, in your
lifetime, have you had the pleasure
of attending the Mercer County
Fair and sitting in the Grand Stand
to watch the races or professional
performances? Did you think about
the History of the Grand Stand at the
Mercer County Fair Grounds? Do
you value the fact that the Mercer
County Historical Society published
the book about the History of Mercer
Countys Fair?
David Dorsten, Mercer County
Maintenance Department, was
talking with me about the history of
the Grandstand at the Mercer County
Fairgrounds. Construction workers
are repairing the damages to the
Grandstand from the recent storm.
David Dorsten asked if the Mercer
County Historical Society had
photographs of the construction of
the current Grandstand. David said
he had checked the Mercer County
Historical Societys publication,
The Mercer County Fair, Celina,
Ohio, 1852-2002, edited by Fran
Guilbault, at the request of Mike
Niekamp, Mercer County Fair Board,
for the 150
th
Anniversary of the First
Fair being held. I referred David
Dorsten to the Courthouse Archival
Files for construction plans for new
buildings, as well as the August
1935 issues of the Daily Standard
and Mercer County Chronicle.
Over the years, I have requested
the Commissioners to employ an
Archivist to keep Mercer Countys
Government Records organized
with respect for proper conservation
methods for their preservation, but
my request has never reached the
planning and implementation stage.
I will share a short history of the
Grand Stand from our history book
about Mercer Countys Fair. If you
want a copy of this book, we have a
few copies left at the Mercer County
Historical Museum.
The Mercer County Agricultural
Society had been organized in 1847,
and the first County Fair was held
October 28, 1852. With hosting the
Fair some years, and having no fair
some years, in 1872, the Agricultural
Society purchased land by the
Reservoir, known as Lake Mercer.
(This site would eventually become
the site of Mercelina Park.) In 1882,
a Grandstand to seat 1500 persons
was constructed at the Fair Ground
site by the Reservoir. (In 1894, the
Fair was moved to the West Market
St. site in Celina. In 1896, a fire
destroyed that old Grandstand at the
former Fair Ground along the Lake.)
In June 1878, the Agricultural
Society purchased land from the
Brandon heirs on the west side of
Celina. (This is the site of the current
Fair Ground on West Market Street,
Celina.) November 2, 1893, the
Agricultural Society purchased 18
more acres of land at this site. In
1894, the first Fair was held at this
site of the present Fair Grounds on
West Market Street, Celina.
In 1899, a fire destroyed nine
buildings at the Fair Ground on West
Market Street site. In 1900, the Board
of Mercer County Commissioners
was authorized by House Bill No.
289, to purchase more land, and to
replace the buildings destroyed by
fire, which may have included the
Grand Stand. In 1927, the Grand
Stand was renovated, and the half
mile track put in for better racing
conditions at the Fair Ground.
By the 1930s, the depression
was hurting the economy. No fair
was held in 1932. By 1935, the
Fair rebounded, with new buildings,
including a new Grand Stand, and
other improvements. In 1989, the
Fair Board of Directors replaced the
Grand Stands roof. Today, 2012,
the Grand Stand is being repaired
for the Citizens of Mercer County to
continue enjoying the Mercer County
Fair. If you have photographs of
the 1935 construction of the Grand
Stand, please call me, and help
preserve Mercer Countys history.
[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.]
grandstand, 1900-1935,
book cover for The Mercer
County Fair, Celina, Ohio, 1852-
2002, edited by Fran guilbault
for Mercer County Historical
Society.
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419-394-5184
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www.hogenkampfh.com
~ SINCE 1874 ~
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www.plamorlanes.net
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419-678-2326
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COLDWATER, OHIO
419-678-4858
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419-678-2385
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NEW INSTALLATIONS
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Dealer Since
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419-678-1800 800-792-6697
419-678-7219
TDs Pub & Grub
TDs Pub & Grub
419-678-3113 or 419-678-4767 (Golf)
PAX MACHINE
WORKS, INC.
419-586-1518
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CELINA
101 Grand Lake Road
419-586-1848
COLDWATER
120 Terrace Avenue
419-678-1124
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1206 Indiana Avenue
419-394-8833
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201 E. Vine Street,
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419-678-2378
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201 Second Street,
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419-678-3016
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www.plamorlanes.net
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419-678-2326
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COLDWATER, OHIO
419-678-4858
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419-678-2385
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Plumbing, Inc.
NEW INSTALLATIONS
Sales & Service
OH LIC #28130
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419-678-2632
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419-925-5206
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Dealer Since
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419-678-1800 800-792-6697
419-678-7219
TDs Pub & Grub
TDs Pub & Grub
419-678-3113 or 419-678-4767 (Golf)
PAX MACHINE
WORKS, INC.
419-586-1518
Art's Art's
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CELINA
101 Grand Lake Road
419-586-1848
COLDWATER
120 Terrace Avenue
419-678-1124
ST. MARYS
1206 Indiana Avenue
419-394-8833
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FDIC
Coldwater: 419-678-2929
Van Wert: 419-238-2266
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201 E. Vine Street,
Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-2378
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OH License #24650
419-678-4818
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Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-3016
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Greenville, Ohio
937-548-7811
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419-394-5184
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CELINA, OHIO
www.hogenkampfh.com
~ SINCE 1874 ~
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www.plamorlanes.net
Preferred
Insurance Center
419-678-2326
Roessner Energy
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COLDWATER, OHIO
419-678-4858
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419-678-2385
www.pbcbank.com
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Peoples Bank
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RISH
Plumbing, Inc.
NEW INSTALLATIONS
Sales & Service
OH LIC #28130
eat.fresh.
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Complete
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Cars and Trucks
419-678-2632
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419-925-5206
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APPLIANCES HEATING
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Dealer Since
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419-678-1800 800-792-6697
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PAX MACHINE
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419-586-1518
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CELINA
101 Grand Lake Road
419-586-1848
COLDWATER
120 Terrace Avenue
419-678-1124
ST. MARYS
1206 Indiana Avenue
419-394-8833
Boys Cross Country
Girls Cross Country
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Seth Dippold
Kane Kallenberger
Seth Stammen
Reece Kaiser
Justin Crum
Nathan Gruss
Jordan Obringer
Devin Rindler
Landon Schlater
Omar Segundo
Jon Wenning
Haley Fledderjohann
Danni Fullenkamp
Jill Kanney
Brittany umstead
Karla Borgerding
Krista Burrows
Stephanie Honigford
Renee Jutte
Megan Kinninger
Alanna Kuether
Chrstina Seas
Makenzie Timmerman
Amber Boeckman
Tori Bruggeman
Ellie Fullenkamp
Jeslyn Hyde
Sarah Kanney
Rachel Klenke
Daryin Kremer
Ashley Schoenherr
Lauren Seas
Katie umstead
Brooke Wolters
Allison Giere
Megan Frilling
Kelly Jutte
Veronica Tomasko
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FDIC
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Van Wert: 419-238-2266
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201 E. Vine Street,
Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-2378
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Kathryn W. Speelman
OH License #24650
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419-678-4877
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DR. J. F. BRUNER
201 Second Street,
Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-3016
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5164 Childrens
Home Road,
Greenville, Ohio
937-548-7811
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St. Marys, Ohio
419-394-5184
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PHONE
HIGH
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419-678-4734
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419-942-2222
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FUNERAL HOME
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FUNERAL HOME
CELINA, OHIO
www.hogenkampfh.com
~ SINCE 1874 ~
Northtown Marathon
www.plamorlanes.net
Preferred
Insurance Center
419-678-2326
Roessner Energy
Products
COLDWATER, OHIO
419-678-4858
OH LIC. 24939
419-678-2385
www.pbcbank.com
The
Peoples Bank
Co.
RISH
Plumbing, Inc.
NEW INSTALLATIONS
Sales & Service
OH LIC #28130
eat.fresh.
SANNING'S
Complete
Auto Repair on
Cars and Trucks
419-678-2632
Diamond Egg Packer
419-925-5206
FREE QUOTES
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REFRIGERATION, INC.
APPLIANCES HEATING
Your Sales &
Servicing
Dealer Since
1946
419-678-1800 800-792-6697
419-678-7219
TDs Pub & Grub
TDs Pub & Grub
419-678-3113 or 419-678-4767 (Golf)
PAX MACHINE
WORKS, INC.
419-586-1518
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
CELINA
101 Grand Lake Road
419-586-1848
COLDWATER
120 Terrace Avenue
419-678-1124
ST. MARYS
1206 Indiana Avenue
419-394-8833
Boys Golf
Girls Golf
Alexander Bowler
Brennan Osterfeld
Andrew Roessner
Mitch Diller
Adam Heyne
Josh Scott
Sam Steinbrunner
Gage Sutton
Nathan Hemmelgarn
Tyler Kanney
Ryan Klosterman
Jarren Kunk
Ben Meyer
Rachel Eichenauer
Kelsey Koesters
Lauren Sanning
Melissa Schmitmeyer
Rachel Baker
Emily Feltz
Shannon Osterfeld
Jessica Butler
KOESTER
ELECTRIC, INC.
OH License #24650
RESIDENTIAL COMMERCIAL INDUSTRIAL

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Authorized, Independent Kinetico Dealer

MOORMAN,
HARTING & CO.
531 E. Market, Celina 419-586-6618
815 W. Main, Coldwater 419-678-4814
MOORMAN, HARTING & CO.
FLORAL REFLECTIONS
419-678-8422
570 E. Kremer Hoying
Full Service Florist
in St. Henry
Delivery Area in: St. Henry Coldwater
Maria Stein Celina Fort Recovery
Established 1995
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FDIC
Coldwater: 419-678-2929
Van Wert: 419-238-2266
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
201 E. Vine Street,
Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-2378
Judy A. Koesters
Kathryn W. Speelman
OH License #24650
419-678-4818
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419-678-4877
DR. J. K. DI CKMAN
DR. J. F. BRUNER
201 Second Street,
Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-3016
~~~
5164 Childrens
Home Road,
Greenville, Ohio
937-548-7811
~~~
St. Marys, Ohio
419-394-5184
CABLE
INTERNET
PHONE
HIGH
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DVR
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419-678-4734
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419-942-2222
www.wabash.com
Hogenkamp
FUNERAL HOME
& MINSTER
FUNERAL HOME
CELINA, OHIO
www.hogenkampfh.com
~ SINCE 1874 ~
Northtown Marathon
www.plamorlanes.net
Preferred
Insurance Center
419-678-2326
Roessner Energy
Products
COLDWATER, OHIO
419-678-4858
OH LIC. 24939
419-678-2385
www.pbcbank.com
The
Peoples Bank
Co.
RISH
Plumbing, Inc.
NEW INSTALLATIONS
Sales & Service
OH LIC #28130
eat.fresh.
SANNING'S
Complete
Auto Repair on
Cars and Trucks
419-678-2632
Diamond Egg Packer
419-925-5206
FREE QUOTES
R
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REFRIGERATION, INC.
APPLIANCES HEATING
Your Sales &
Servicing
Dealer Since
1946
419-678-1800 800-792-6697
419-678-7219
TDs Pub & Grub
TDs Pub & Grub
419-678-3113 or 419-678-4767 (Golf)
PAX MACHINE
WORKS, INC.
419-586-1518
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
CELINA
101 Grand Lake Road
419-586-1848
COLDWATER
120 Terrace Avenue
419-678-1124
ST. MARYS
1206 Indiana Avenue
419-394-8833
Pre-Need Planinng Brought Me
Peace of Mind
LEHMAN - HOGENKAMP-
DZENDZEL FUNERAL HOME
715 E. MAIN STREET,
COLDWATER, OHIO 419-678-3231
221 E. MAIN STREET,
ST. HENRY, OHIO 419-678-4567
61 HANOVER STREET,
MINSTER, OHIO 419-628-2341
901 MYERS ROAD
CELINA, OHIO 419-586-5161
www.hogenkampfh.com
Guiding Families for 5 Generations
Hogenkamp
~ Service Since 1874 ~
Funeral Homes
555 LIbERTy ST.
RuSSIA OHIO (937) 526-4200
102 S. Second, Coldwater, OH 419-678-2477
Joyce Schwieterman, Owner
Good Luck ALL AreA TeAms!
MERLE NORMAN
COSMETICS
1 0 2 S . S e c o n d , C o l d w a t e r , O H 4 1 9 - 6 7 8 - 2 4 7 7
J o y c e S c h w i e t e r m a n , O w n e r
CELINA BULLDOGS
Football
Collen Byer
Zach Hembree
Cody Vogel
Tanner Shindel-
decker
Louden Limon
Jack Hinders
Andrew Moriarity
Braelen Bader
Sean Kirk
Grant Bader
Brandon Hoffman
Braden Billger
Wyatt Jackson
Kyle Balthis
Kyle Miller
Caleb Hoying
Nick Marks
Ryan On
Kyle Snider
John Selzer
Skylar McCarter
Brayden Jones
Zach Applegate
Frank Townsend
Andy Garwood
Chad Temple
Quinn Giesige
Jalen Knous
Cole Stephens
Phillip Puschel
Thomas Morris
Chase Mobley
Lucas Harter
Ryan Berry
Tony Sutter
Hayden Bruns
Deano Miller
Adam Green
Kyle Fortkamp
Kevin Lockwood
Matt Buschur
Daniel Delgado
Justin Hedge
Curtis Silliman
Mitch Hammond
Ben Watercutter
Michael Murphy
Nick Chapman
Alex Giesige
Adam Wade
Daniel Morris
Michael Teeters
Shaun Houts
Stefan Chittum
Alex Schlotterer
Mason Ross
Cayden Wilson
Kurtis Williams
Eric Welch
Cross Country
Zach Mitchell
Brandon Downey
Dylan Gibbons
Jacob Gilstrap
Cole Mertz
Luke Bowsher
Aaron Crites
Michael Cron
Chad Downey
Nathan Higgins
Rob Axe
Drew Donovan
John Hoenie
Roman Mitchell
Katlin Robinson
Holly Thobe
Autumn Brehm
Kendra Fennig
Angel Prenger
Audriana Adams
Erika Axe
Jenna Coon
Renee Robinson
Daisha Elliot
Beth Garwood

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* Excellence In Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine
123 HAMILTON STreeT, CeLINA, OHIO 419-586-5760
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419-678-1124
COLDWATER
101 GRAND LAKE ROAD,
419-556-1848
CELINA
1206 Indians Avenue
419-394-8833
ST. MARYS
good Luck To All Area Teams!
Lake Campus
419-586-0300
www.wright.edu/lake
STEVEN P. MIELKE
--------------Attorney At Law
WILLS TRUSTS ESTATE PLANNING
REAL ESTATE GENERAL PRACTICE
PERSONAL INJURY
116 E. Market, Celina, Ohio
418-586-2323 419-586-2154
600 E. Wayne St., Celina, Ohio
419-586-7727
EXCELLENCE IN ORTHOPAEDICS
AND SPORTS MEDICINE
JAMES E. KEMMLER, M.D.
DARBY W. WEHRLEY, D.P.M
KEMMLER
ORTHOPAEDIC
CENTER
For your sports injuries, Dr. James Kemmler and Dr. Darby Wehrley
of Kemmler Orthopaedic Center are available 24/7, Athletes injured in
season are usually seen on a same day or next day basis. Dr. James
Kemmler is a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon and Dr. Darby
Wehrley is a Foot and Ankle Specialist, they can treat your sports
injuries close to home, saving you time and mileage.
123 Hamilton Street Celina
Across From McDonalds
By Appointment
419-586-5760
1909 HAVEMANN ROAD
CELINA, OHIO
419-584-1702
Mon.-Fri.9-6 Sat. 8-3
Closed Sun. To Be With Family
Frank D.Tangeman
OPTOMETRIST
FAMILY PRACTICE & CONTACT LENSES
Warranty On All Frames & Lenses
New Patients Welcome 586-2909
Evenings & Weekend Hours Available
706 E. Wayne, Celina, Ohio
CARRY-OUT
103 East Logan Street, Celina
419-586-4205
Hirschfeld
Lifting, Inc.
CELINA, OHIO
Hydraulic Crane
Service
Office:
419-586-7599
Mobile:
Bryan: 419-852-2182
Donna: 419-852-2199
C E L I N A B U L L D O G S
Best Of Luck To All Area Schools!
1950 HAVEMANN ROAD, CELINA, OHIO
419-586-3777
Boys Soccer
Volleyball
Girls Soccer
Beth Homan
Kassandra Williams
Emily Dorsten
Mackenzie Dzendzel
Kourtney Fark
Beth Goettemoeller
Kaity Kuhn
Brook Staugler
Madison Weininger
Michaela Wenning
Megan Imwalle
Head Coach: Amy Sutter
Jessie Ausland
Bekah Carr
Heather Heiby
Kari Donovan
Olivia Powell
Holli Brackman
Mandy Ebbing
Kristy Miller
Elyssa Sheriff
Mahaley Durbin
Taylor Guingrich
Molly Waterman
Emily Jackson
Beth Parker
Katie Stahl
Mackenzie Moorman
Gina Strable
Kathy Warner
Melody Donvoan
Caelyn Reineke
Ally Reiger
Hillary Heiby
Macie Morgan
Jessie Braun
Callie Vogel
Lydia Cron
Megan Hiler
Morgan Beatty
Jacob Cron
Matt Rable
Ethan Phlipot
Matt Moege
Nate Post**
Alex Seibel
Ethan Springer
Ethan Phlipot
Cole Flaute
Aaron Seibel
Trevor Kriegel
Tucker Laux
Eddie Eichler
Trevor Kriegel
Mikel Martinez
Eric Moeder
Braden Conn
Mikel Martinez
Isaac Elston
Ryan Hoyng
Josiah Werling
Isaac Elston
Chris Cowerdy
Grant Laffin
Ross Flaute
Cole Loughridge
Hank Thobe
Joel Weitz
Lucas Warner
212 E. Fayette, Celina
419-586-1518
JOE GILL, E-mail: jgill@e-farmcredit.com GREG FRECK, E-mail: gfreck@e-farmcredit.com
2102 W. Second St., P.O. Box 837, Marion, IN 46952 Website: www.e-farmcredit.com
(765) 662-9911
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Brenda Gilman Joe Gill Greg Freck Dee Keeley Connie Austin
Farm Credits had a focus on
farmers and rural America
for 90 years. Let us put
generations of experience to
work for you.
Loans and leases
Real Estate, farm mortgages
Equipment, operating needs
Crop and life insurance
Construction, Rural Home or Lot Loans
Cooperative roots run deep.
Agricultural Heritage
1225 Irmscher Blvd.
Celina, Ohio 45822
Established 1916
419-586-4229
Fax: 419-586-8006 Monday thru Friday 8-4:30
Loans for Home and Farm
Girls Golf
Boys Golf
An Authorized Case IH Dealer
Bob Hull
Sales
Hull Brothers, Inc.
520 East Boundary Street P.O. Box 634
Fort Recovery, Ohio 45846
hullbros@bright.net Tel: 419-375-2827
www.hullbros.com Tel: 800-336-8279
Bob Hull, Doug H., Dale K., and Mike E.
Sales
good Luck To All Area Teams!
Lake Campus
419-586-0300
www.wright.edu/lake
STEVEN P. MIELKE
--------------Attorney At Law
WILLS TRUSTS ESTATE PLANNING
REAL ESTATE GENERAL PRACTICE
PERSONAL INJURY
116 E. Market, Celina, Ohio
418-586-2323 419-586-2154
600 E. Wayne St., Celina, Ohio
419-586-7727
EXCELLENCE IN ORTHOPAEDICS
AND SPORTS MEDICINE
JAMES E. KEMMLER, M.D.
DARBY W. WEHRLEY, D.P.M
KEMMLER
ORTHOPAEDIC
CENTER
For your sports injuries, Dr. James Kemmler and Dr. Darby Wehrley
of Kemmler Orthopaedic Center are available 24/7, Athletes injured in
season are usually seen on a same day or next day basis. Dr. James
Kemmler is a board certified Orthopaedic Surgeon and Dr. Darby
Wehrley is a Foot and Ankle Specialist, they can treat your sports
injuries close to home, saving you time and mileage.
123 Hamilton Street Celina
Across From McDonalds
By Appointment
419-586-5760
1909 HAVEMANN ROAD
CELINA, OHIO
419-584-1702
Mon.-Fri.9-6 Sat. 8-3
Closed Sun. To Be With Family
Frank D.Tangeman
OPTOMETRIST
FAMILY PRACTICE & CONTACT LENSES
Warranty On All Frames & Lenses
New Patients Welcome 586-2909
Evenings & Weekend Hours Available
706 E. Wayne, Celina, Ohio
CARRY-OUT
103 East Logan Street, Celina
419-586-4205
Hirschfeld
Lifting, Inc.
CELINA, OHIO
Hydraulic Crane
Service
Office:
419-586-7599
Mobile:
Bryan: 419-852-2182
Donna: 419-852-2199
Best Of Luck To All Area Schools!
1950 HAVEMANN ROAD, CELINA, OHIO
419-586-3777
PAX MACHINE
WORKS, INC.
Tennis
Brianna Beougher
Katie Kerr
Leah Rose
Miranda Werling
Kalie Gardner
Sasha Jenkins
Janki Patel
Sabrina Smith
Brooke Sutter
Leah Zuercher
Madison Cline
Nicole Elston
Tessa Posada
Taylor Walters
Coach: Jan Morrison
Kyle Berry
Gerard Braun
Tyler Davis
Alex Ray
Kaleb Kuhn
Ryan Miller
Stephen Fleck
Cory Guingrich
David Jenkins
Nathan Lutz
Jimmy Luebke
Brayton Adams
Geoffery Braun
Caleb Wenning
Coach: Bret Baucher
Kailee Ross
Camille Smith
Megan Stetler
Ashley Lochtefeld
Savannah Mick
Logan Tingley
Johna Walls
Ashton Caudill
Haley McGillvary
Audra Schoen
Kelly Stahl
620 Hardin Street
FI LMS I NC.
BENANZER NURSERY, INC.
Complete Landscaping Service
FRED & JOSH RIETHMAN
2 Miles South of Coldwater on St. Rt. 118
St. Henry, Ohio
419-678-3103
A community of friends
100 Don Desch Drive Coldwater, Ohio
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Look For Us In The Parade!!
HEATING
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HEATING
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5215 STATE ROUTE 118, COLDWATER, OHIO
419-678-4811
419-678-4877
209 W. NORTH STREET, COLDWATER, OHIO
419-678-2642
HAIR EXPRESSIONS
& TANNING
Hemmelgarn
and Sons, Inc.
3763 Philothea Road
Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-2351
116 S. First Street, Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-2612
LARRY HAUSFELD DAN BRACKMAN
Complete Automotive Repair
24 Hour Wrecker Service
HOME SERVICE INC.
419-678-8102
Ohio LIcense #14641
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
201 E. Vine Street,
Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-2378
Judy A. Koesters
Kathryn W. Speelman
LEFELD
Thank You...
To All Who Have Supported And Volunteered
Their Time And Effort During These 50 Years!
Mercer
Landmark
Coldwater Branch
419-678-2369
Serving The Coldwater Community!
Northtown Marathon
419-678-2385
www.pbcbank.com
The
Peoples Bank
Co.
Member FDIC - Equal Housing Lender
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419-678-2326
SANNING'S
Complete
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419-678-2632
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419-942-1111
Serving Coldwater, St. Henry, Philothea & Monetzuma
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835 W. Main St., Coldwater
DR. J. K. DI CKMAN
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201 Second Street,
Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-3016
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Greenville, Ohio
937-548-7811
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419-394-5184
Farm Fuels
&
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5215 State Route 118, Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-4811
great Food. good Neighbor.
You Are Invited To The Pre-Picnic Party Friday Night!
CELINA
101 Grand Lake Road
419-586-1848
COLDWATER
120 Terrace Avenue
419-678-1124
ST. MARYS
1206 Indiana Avenue
419-394-8833
419-678-2267
3971Burkettsville-St. Henry Road, Coldwater, Ohio
HELENA AGRONOMIC
CENTER
DE RUIJTER INT USA
120 Harvest Drive Coldwater
419-678-3909
Have Fun At The Coldwater Community Picnic!
MEMBER FDIC
FORT RECOVERY, OHIO
419-375-4116
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COOPER
FARMS
State Route 119,
Fort Recovery, Ohio
www.cheeseman.com
Over 30 Late-Model Vehicles To Choose From!
FORT RECOVERY, OHIO 419-375-4617
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EMS Body Parts & Service, Inc.
EMS Rhino Linings
SPRAYED-ON TRUCK BED LINERS
4151 Burrville Road, Coldwater, Ohio
419-375-4854
MATT SCHOENHERR SCOTT GRIESHOP
Full Line Of Truck Accessories!
Quality Collision Auto/Truck Repair
Metzger Oil L.L.C.
P.O. Box 436 Fort Recovery, Ohio
419-375-2885
800-752-2485
JUTTE'S
SELF STORAGE
JACK JUTTE
1795 St. Peter Road, Fort Recovery, Ohio 419-375-2609
MERCER COUNTY MERCER COUNTY
ELECTRIC, INC ELECTRIC, INC. .
Instant Farm Power By
Featuring KATOLIGHT By MUT Onsite Energy
Box 549, Fort Recovery, Ohio
419-375-2514
AUTHORIZED KATOLIGHT
GENERATOR SALES & SERVICE STATION
OH License # 27353
NAPA
Auto Parts
205 N. Wayne Street Fort Recovery, OH
419-375-4137
308 W. Chestnut Union City, IN
765-964-3191
110 North Wayne Street, Fort Recovery, Ohio
419-375-4041 419-375-4181
FORT RECOVERY
INSURANCE AGENCY
WESTGERDES
Floor Covering
Chuck & Lisa Westgerdes
111 N. Wayne Street, Fort Recovery, Ohio
419-375-2572
Medlers Medlers Medlers Medlers Medlers
Furniture Furniture Furniture Furniture Furniture
524 N. Meridian, Portland, Indiana
260-726-4570
Open: Mon., Tues., Thurs. & Fri. 9-5 Wed. & Sat. 9- Noon
Fort Recovery
ATHLETIC
BOOSTERS
Proud To Support The Indians!
Were your
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219 North Wayne, Fort Recovery, Ohio
419-375-2534
HOME AUTO FARM
8085 STATE ROUTE 119, MARIA STEIN, OHIO 419-925-5259
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Wishing The Indians An Outstanding Year!
Specializing In Livestock Confinement Buildings
1215 Brittany Lane, Celina, Ohio
419-586-3234
Providing sporting event, lifetime,
photographic memories!
Miracle
Lanes
1848 Union City Road,
Fort Recovery, Ohio
419-375-4274
FORT RECOVERY I NDI ANS
The Mercer County
CHRONICLE
120 South First St., Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-2324
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419-375-4116
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COOPER
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State Route 119,
Fort Recovery, Ohio
www.cheeseman.com
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419-375-4854
Metzger Oil L.L.C.
419-375-2885
800-752-2485
JUTTE'S
SELF STORAGE
JACK JUTTE
419-375-2514
OH License # 27353
NAPA
Auto Parts
419-375-4137
765-964-3191
419-375-4041 419-375-4181
FORT RECOVERY
INSURANCE AGENCY
WESTGERDES
Floor Covering
419-375-2572
260-726-4570
Fort Recovery
ATHLETIC
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store and a
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419-375-2534
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419-586-3234
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Fort Recovery, Ohio
419-375-4274
The Mercer County
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419-678-2324
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COOPER
FARMS
State Route 119,
Fort Recovery, Ohio
www.cheeseman.com
EMS Rhino Linings
419-375-4854
Metzger Oil L.L.C.
419-375-2885
800-752-2485
JUTTE'S
SELF STORAGE
JACK JUTTE
419-375-2514
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NAPA
Auto Parts
419-375-4137
765-964-3191
419-375-4041 419-375-4181
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INSURANCE AGENCY
WESTGERDES
Floor Covering
419-375-2572
260-726-4570
Fort Recovery
ATHLETIC
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419-375-2534
HOME AUTO FARM
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419-586-3234
Miracle
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Fort Recovery, Ohio
419-375-4274
The Mercer County
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419-678-2324
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419-375-4116
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FARMS
State Route 119,
Fort Recovery, Ohio
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419-375-4854
Metzger Oil L.L.C.
419-375-2885
800-752-2485
JUTTE'S
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JACK JUTTE
419-375-2514
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419-375-4137
765-964-3191
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INSURANCE AGENCY
WESTGERDES
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419-375-2572
260-726-4570
Fort Recovery
ATHLETIC
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419-375-2534
HOME AUTO FARM
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419-586-3234
Miracle
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Fort Recovery, Ohio
419-375-4274
The Mercer County
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419-678-2324
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Fort Recovery INDIANS
Volleyball
Football
Kyle Schroer
Jacob Schoen
Mason Evers
Wyatt Blockberger
Cole Hull
Grant Hull
Trent Kaiser
Alex Wenning
Nathan Lochtefeld
Darien Sheffer
Tanner Koch
Cody Grube
Jesse Buckley
Ryan Muhlenkamp
Evan Link
Evan Schoen
Ray Siefring
Mitchel Stammen
Jakob Clark
Kyle Timmerman
Austin Brackman
Mikie Joash
Xavier Shauver
Wes Wenning
Adam Schmitz
Ross Homan
Brandon Schoen
Dominic Rammel
Zach Bergman
Adam LeFevre
Alex Schoen
Jacob Westgerdes
Tony Keller
Nate Knapke
Shane Pottkotter
Seth Riegle
Cole Brown
Nick Link
Caylen Rockwood
Gabe Riegle
David Trobridge
Reese Grieshop
Jacob Muhlenkamp
Trent Dues
Jackson Hobbs

Head Coach: Brent Niekamp
Assistant Coaches: Dave Block-
berger, Zach Sudhoff,
Stacy Drew, Kirk Link,
Matt Bruggeman
Kelsey Fiely
Emily Link
Morgan Dues
Haley Knapke
Sierra Pugh
Morgan Lennartz
Tori Lennartz
Kendra Siefring
Cassidy Rammel
Amy Link
Hannah Kaup
FORT RECOVERY, OHIO
419-375-4116
www.cooperfarms.com
COOPER
FARMS
State Route 119,
Fort Recovery, Ohio
www.cheeseman.com
EMS Rhino Linings
419-375-4854
Metzger Oil L.L.C.
419-375-2885
800-752-2485
JUTTE'S
SELF STORAGE
JACK JUTTE
419-375-2514
OH License # 27353
NAPA
Auto Parts
419-375-4137
765-964-3191
419-375-4041 419-375-4181
FORT RECOVERY
INSURANCE AGENCY
WESTGERDES
Floor Covering
419-375-2572
260-726-4570
Fort Recovery
ATHLETIC
BOOSTERS
Were your
convenience
store and a
whole lot
more!
419-375-2534
HOME AUTO FARM
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INSURANCE
AGENCY
419-586-3234
Miracle
Lanes
Fort Recovery, Ohio
419-375-4274
The Mercer County
CHRONICLE
419-678-2324
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FORT RECOVERY, OHIO
419-375-4116
www.cooperfarms.com
COOPER
FARMS
State Route 119,
Fort Recovery, Ohio
www.cheeseman.com
EMS Rhino Linings
419-375-4854
Metzger Oil L.L.C.
419-375-2885
800-752-2485
JUTTE'S
SELF STORAGE
JACK JUTTE
419-375-2514
OH License # 27353
NAPA
Auto Parts
419-375-4137
765-964-3191
419-375-4041 419-375-4181
FORT RECOVERY
INSURANCE AGENCY
WESTGERDES
Floor Covering
419-375-2572
260-726-4570
Fort Recovery
ATHLETIC
BOOSTERS
Were your
convenience
store and a
whole lot
more!
419-375-2534
HOME AUTO FARM
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INSURANCE
AGENCY
419-586-3234
Miracle
Lanes
Fort Recovery, Ohio
419-375-4274
The Mercer County
CHRONICLE
419-678-2324
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Serving Ohio and Indiana
Serving Ohio and Indiana
FORT RECOVERY, OHIO
419-375-4116
www.cooperfarms.com
COOPER
FARMS
State Route 119,
Fort Recovery, Ohio
www.cheeseman.com
EMS Rhino Linings
419-375-4854
Metzger Oil L.L.C.
419-375-2885
800-752-2485
JUTTE'S
SELF STORAGE
JACK JUTTE
419-375-2514
OH License # 27353
NAPA
Auto Parts
419-375-4137
765-964-3191
419-375-4041 419-375-4181
FORT RECOVERY
INSURANCE AGENCY
WESTGERDES
Floor Covering
419-375-2572
260-726-4570
Fort Recovery
ATHLETIC
BOOSTERS
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convenience
store and a
whole lot
more!
419-375-2534
HOME AUTO FARM
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INSURANCE
AGENCY
419-586-3234
Miracle
Lanes
Fort Recovery, Ohio
419-375-4274
The Mercer County
CHRONICLE
419-678-2324
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Golf
Boys
Cross
Country
Girls Cross
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Elijah Kahlig
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Chase Bruns
Gabe Muhlenkamp
Nick Litmer
Colt Grieshop
Joe Gonzalez
Mitch Kaiser
Issac Keller
Nathan Fullenkamp
Adam Westgerdes
Mitch Homan
Sam Huelskamp
Derek Sutter
Issac Siegrist
Sam Tobe
Abby May
Sam Kaiser
Paige McCain
Jennifer Klenke
Katie Braun
Jessica Vogel
Christy Garke
Elle Sutter
Olivia Acheson
Monica Fullenkamp
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Cori Stone
Chelsea Timmerman
Heavyn Powell
Janel Heitkamp
FORT RECOVERY, OHIO
419-375-4116
www.cooperfarms.com
COOPER
FARMS
State Route 119,
Fort Recovery, Ohio
www.cheeseman.com
EMS Rhino Linings
419-375-4854
Metzger Oil L.L.C.
419-375-2885
800-752-2485
JUTTE'S
SELF STORAGE
JACK JUTTE
419-375-2514
OH License # 27353
NAPA
Auto Parts
419-375-4137
765-964-3191
419-375-4041 419-375-4181
FORT RECOVERY
INSURANCE AGENCY
WESTGERDES
Floor Covering
419-375-2572
260-726-4570
Fort Recovery
ATHLETIC
BOOSTERS
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store and a
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419-375-2534
HOME AUTO FARM
L
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INSURANCE
AGENCY
419-586-3234
Miracle
Lanes
Fort Recovery, Ohio
419-375-4274
The Mercer County
CHRONICLE
419-678-2324
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HEMMELGARN
MARATHON &
DETAILING LLC
121 EAST MAIN, ST. HENRY 419-678-2425
~~ Quality Pennzoil & Marathon Products ~~
Gas For Less & Service With A Smile!
Lefeld Plbg.
& Htg., Inc.
Sell, Install & Service Plumbing, Heating
& Air Conditioning Equipment
St. Henry, Ohio
419-678-3813
OH Lic #24954
CARRIAGE WERKES
Specializing In Collisions ~ Foreign & Domestic
FREE ESTIMATES
421 N. Eastern Ave., St. Henry, Ohio
419-678-4530
511 S. Eastern Ave. P.O. Box 404 St. Henry
419-678-8660 FAX: 419-678-8888
Good Luck Redskins!
The St. Henry Bank
Safe, Secure and Solid
Serving the Mercer County Area Since 1905
We Care About Our Customers
231 E. Main Street Box 330 St. Henry, Ohio (800) 482-3001
36"-60" Corrugated Polyethlene Pipe Meets
All Your Stormwater Needs
CY SCHWIETERMAN,
INC.
Drainage Projects Backhoe & Bulldozing
Sewage Systems Farm Drainage
1663 CRANBERRY ROAD, ST. HENRY, OHIO 419-925-4290
NEW KNOXVILLE, OHIO 419-753-2559
Board Certified Family Practice Sports Injuries
Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy
1830 UNION CITY ROAD, FT. RECOVERY, OHIO 419-375-4144
442 STACHLER DRIVE, ST. HENRY, OHIO 419-678-2371
Dr. Mark Brown
Dr. Ed Hosbach, II
Beverly Uhlenhake,
CRNP
HEMMELGARN
MARATHON &
DETAILING LLC
121 EAST MAIN, ST. HENRY, OHIO 419-678-2425
The Movie
& Gift Shoppe
640 EAST MAIN STREET ST. HENRY, OHIO
419-678-8284
Hours: Monday - Saturday 10-8 Closed Sunday
TRU-EDGE
G R I N D I N G I N C .
752 Jim Lachey Drive, St. Henry, Ohio
419-678-4991
Setting the standards for tool regrinding services.
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451 Stachler Drive St. Henry, Ohio 419-678-4249
THE
HOME PLACE
Interior Decorating
Custom Draperies
& Valances
Blinds
Flooring
Wallpaper
St. Henry, Ohio
419-678-3600
WWW.THEHOMEPLACEONLINE.NET
Specializing InWood &
Laminated Wood Products
601 E. Washington Street,
St. Henry, Ohio
419-678-4831
ST. HENRY, OHIO
419-678-4198
419-678-4841
Berne Ready Mix 260-589-2880
Grand Lake Builders Supply 419-586-1407
Wayne Builders Supply 937-548-1101
Minster Supply 419-628-2813
Pennville Sand & Gravel 260-731-2010
281 W. Washington Street, St. Henry, Ohio
511 EAST MAIN STREET P.O. BOX 234 ST. HENRY, OHIO
419-678-8118
B
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282 Buckeye Dr.
St. Henry, Ohio
419-678-4674
CONSTRUCTION
Schmitz
Enterprises, Inc.
Robert J. Schmitz
4062 Lange Road, St. Henry, Ohio
419-678-8443
The Special Touch Cindy Fifer, LMT
551 S. Eastern Ave., St. Henry
Dr. Erin Niekamp D.C.
ASK ABOuT OuR ATHLETE DISCOuNT
CALL FOR AN APPOINTMENT...
419-763-1217
Hours: Mon. & Tues. 8-6; Wed. 10-7; Fri. 7:30-5:30; Sat. 9-Noon
Dr. Michael A. Fishbaugh, Jr.
~ OPTOMETRIST ~
Family Eye Care
570 Kremer-Hoying Road, St. Henry, Ohio
419-678-8800
S T . H E N R Y R E D S K I N S
419-678-4831
St. Henry, Ohio
419-678-4831
St. Henry, Ohio
Stop by to see our complete line of outdoor resin furniture
419-678-4831
St. Henry, Ohio
419-678-4831
St. Henry, Ohio
Fort recovery
NAPA
419-375-4137
We Turn Brake Drums & Rotors,
Sell Engines, Mix Auto Paint,
Make Hydraulic Hoses, Plus Test
Batteries, Starters & Alternators!
LEFELD
MEMBER
FDIC
Coldwater: 419-678-2929
Van Wert: 419-238-2266
ATTORNEYS AT LAW
201 E. Vine Street,
Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-2378
Judy A. Koesters
Kathryn W. Speelman
OH License #24650
419-678-4818
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419-678-8102
Ohio LIcense #14641
GOOD LUCK CAVS!
419-678-4877
DR. J. K. DI CKMAN
DR. J. F. BRUNER
201 Second Street,
Coldwater, Ohio
419-678-3016
~~~
5164 Childrens
Home Road,
Greenville, Ohio
937-548-7811
~~~
St. Marys, Ohio
419-394-5184
CABLE
INTERNET
PHONE
HIGH
DEFINITION
DVR
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419-678-4734
To The World
419-942-2222
www.wabash.com
Hogenkamp
FUNERAL HOME
& MINSTER
FUNERAL HOME
CELINA, OHIO
www.hogenkampfh.com
~ SINCE 1874 ~
Northtown Marathon
www.plamorlanes.net
Preferred
Insurance Center
419-678-2326
Roessner Energy
Products
COLDWATER, OHIO
419-678-4858
OH LIC. 24939
419-678-2385
www.pbcbank.com
The
Peoples Bank
Co.
RISH
Plumbing, Inc.
NEW INSTALLATIONS
Sales & Service
OH LIC #28130
eat.fresh.
SANNING'S
Complete
Auto Repair on
Cars and Trucks
419-678-2632
Diamond Egg Packer
419-925-5206
FREE QUOTES
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REFRIGERATION, INC.
APPLIANCES HEATING
Your Sales &
Servicing
Dealer Since
1946
419-678-1800 800-792-6697
419-678-7219
TDs Pub & Grub
TDs Pub & Grub
419-678-3113 or 419-678-4767 (Golf)
PAX MACHINE
WORKS, INC.
419-586-1518
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
Art's Art's
Art's Art's Art's
CELINA
101 Grand Lake Road
419-586-1848
COLDWATER
120 Terrace Avenue
419-678-1124
ST. MARYS
1206 Indiana Avenue
419-394-8833
St. Henry REDSKINS
Football
DJ Kunkler
Tanner Wourms
Mitchell Stammen
Alex Post
Tyler Schwieterman
Dylan Heitkamp
Kyle Stahl
Jordan Bender
AJ Niekamp
Dylan Rammel
Evan Prenger
Jeff Paul
Caleb Bender
Matt Werling
Jesse Niekamp
Adam Reichert
Seth Schlarman
Paul Stammen
Jesse Bruening
Devin Grieshop
Jason Homan
Nathan Langenkamp
Matt Osterholt
Jesse Evers
Jordan Osterholt
Brad Rindler
Cole Froning
Dylan Bruening
Evan Lefeld
Aaron Post
Jason Schneider
Derek Quinter
Kaleb Filadelfo
Kent Hemmelgarn
Isaac Stammen
Austin Clune
Dominic Leugers
Lucas Roll
Adam Guggenbiller
Chase Hemmelgarn
Alex Hartings
Zachary Siefring
Caleb Hemmelgarn
Andrew Kleinhenz
Justin Rindler
Jaden Ontrop
Matt Meier
Jacob Linn
Ross Gelhaus
Coach Diana Kramer
Sam Thobe
Kami Siefring
Nicole Wehrkamp
Megan Heitkamp
Kylie Koesters
Taylor Clune
Rachel Davis
Carleigh Deitsch
Danielle uhlenhake
Taylor Rammel
Ally Mikesell
Maddy May
Volleyball
Lefeld Plbg.
& Htg., Inc.
St. Henry, Ohio
419-678-3813
OH Lic #24954
CARRIAGE WERKES
FREE ESTIMATES
419-678-4530
419-678-8660 FAX: 419-678-8888
Good Luck Redskins!
The St. Henry Bank
CY SCHWIETERMAN,
INC.
Dr. Mark Brown
Dr. Ed Hosbach, II
Beverly Uhlenhake,
CRNP
HEMMELGARN
MARATHON &
DETAILING LLC
The Movie
& Gift Shoppe
419-678-8284
TRU-EDGE
419-678-4991
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THE
HOME PLACE
Interior Decorating
Custom Draperies
& Valances
Blinds
Flooring
Wallpaper
St. Henry, Ohio
419-678-3600
St. Henry, Ohio
419-678-4831
ST. HENRY, OHIO
419-678-4198
419-678-4841
419-678-8118
B
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282 Buckeye Dr.
St. Henry, Ohio
419-678-4674
CONSTRUCTION
Schmitz
Enterprises, Inc.
Robert J. Schmitz
419-678-8443
419-763-1217
~ OPTOMETRIST ~
Family Eye Care
419-678-8800
Lefeld Plbg.
& Htg., Inc.
St. Henry, Ohio
419-678-3813
OH Lic #24954
CARRIAGE WERKES
FREE ESTIMATES
419-678-4530
419-678-8660 FAX: 419-678-8888
Good Luck Redskins!
The St. Henry Bank
CY SCHWIETERMAN,
INC.
Dr. Mark Brown
Dr. Ed Hosbach, II
Beverly Uhlenhake,
CRNP
HEMMELGARN
MARATHON &
DETAILING LLC
The Movie
& Gift Shoppe
419-678-8284
TRU-EDGE
419-678-4991
R
THE
HOME PLACE
Interior Decorating
Custom Draperies
& Valances
Blinds
Flooring
Wallpaper
St. Henry, Ohio
419-678-3600
St. Henry, Ohio
419-678-4831
ST. HENRY, OHIO
419-678-4198
419-678-4841
419-678-8118
B
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282 Buckeye Dr.
St. Henry, Ohio
419-678-4674
CONSTRUCTION
Schmitz
Enterprises, Inc.
Robert J. Schmitz
419-678-8443
419-763-1217
~ OPTOMETRIST ~
Family Eye Care
419-678-8800

231 E Main St P.O. Box 330 St. Henry, OH 45883(800) 482-3001

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MARION LOCAL FLYERS
Boys Golf
Girls Golf
Football
Front Row (l to r): Matt Bertke, Ross Riechert, Adam Bertke, Troy Homan, Mark Thobe, Tyler Fleck,
Jordan Rethman, Kyle Mescher, Cory Homan, Alavic Keller, Jason Brunswick, Brandon Prenger.
Row 2 (l to r): Dustin Rethman, Jacy Goettemoeller, Evan Fleck, Alex ungruhn, Nate Nagie, Charlie
Fortman, Austin Albers, Colten Hickerson, Sam Poeppelman, Ethan Neitfeld, Jacob Kunkler.
Row 3 (l to r): Nick Heitkamp, Dustin Brown, Joe Schwieterman, Peyton Kremer, Ryan Bruns, Blake
Benton, Mason Thobe, Trevor Cooper, Chris Loctefeld, Cory Heitkamp, Nathan Heckman.
Row 4 (l to r): Zach Hemmelgarn, John Schwieterman, Joe Wuebker, Jacob Kleinhenz, Cole Griesdorn,
Derek Albers, Kyle Homan, Caleb Schemmel, Justin Bohman, Kevin Tangeman, Nathan Saintignon, Aaron
Neitfeld, Hunter Wilker.
Row 5 (l to r): Nolan Habodasz, Max Albers, Nathan Bruns, Greg Bruns, Dan Koenig, Tim Goodwin, Brad
Luthman, Jason Scheer.
Front row (l to r):
Collin Mescher, Adam Kremer,
Jorda Heitkamp, Mitch Rethman,
Derek Platfoot.
Row 2 (l to r):
Luke Knapke, Conner unrast,
Randy Knapschafer, Darrin
Broering, Coach Elking
Front row (l to r):
Jessica Hoyt, Megan Subler,
Molly Kindle, Sara Twaits.
Row 2 (l to r):
Russ Puthoff, Emily Long,
Mindy Puthoff, Kristen Kemper,
Kelsey Smith, John Bruns.
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Volleyball
Boys
Cross
Country
Girls Cross
Country
Front row (l to r): Aubrey Thobe, Bailey Winner, Emily Evers.
Row 2 (l to r): Allie Thobe, Katie Elking, Dea Stucke, Hannah Arling, Claire Heitkamp, Josie Winner,
Brianna Hess, Allie Wendel, Megan Wendel.
Row 3 (l to r): Kim Poeppelman, Abby Neikamp, Cadence Jacobs, GIna Kremer, Hannah Heitbrink, Brooke
Winner, Mary Lou Bruns, Amy Steininger.
Coaches Photo: Mary Lou Bruns, Kim Poeppelman, Abby Neikamp, Amy Steininger.
left to right:
Kneeling: Coach
Randy Jutte, Lucas
Prenger, Aaron Schmitz,
Derek Pierron, Jared
Hemmelgarn.
Standing: David Evers,
Grant Garmann, Riley
Homan, Clint Knapke,
Spencer Kramer, David
Tangeman
Absent: Keith Bohman

Left to right:
Kneeling: Coach Randy Jutte,
Emily Bomholt, Meredith Moeller,
Courtney Albers, Beth Wolters,
Sophie Heitkamp
Standing: Kristen
Hemmelgarn, Brooke Mescher,
Monica Hemmelgarn, Olivia
Hemmelgarn, Johanna Hartings,
Katie Heitkamp, Heather Tuente
Not pictured: Jenny
Lange, Lisa Lange, Alyssa Homan
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Volleyball
front row, Lindsey Walls, Rachel Hesse, Kylie Snyder, Morgan Steinbrunner, Marissa Hunter, Olivia Smith
back row, Coach Marbaugh, Whitney Rollins, Madiaon Roehm, Kayla Walls, Paige Hamrick, Kayla
Stephenson, Raegen Bransteter, Coach Miller
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LUCK!
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FIGHT!
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Front row, Courtney Dicke,
Cassi Kuhn, Allison Gaerke,
Shelbe Eddington
second row, Cam Strunk,
Daniel Baughman, Taylor
Schaffner, Grey Fox, Phillip
Schlemmer, Aaron Brehm
back row, Coach Baughman,
Emilie Fisher, Emilie Baker,
Bethany Schlemmer, Seth Rollins,
Justin Thomas, Shannon Joseph,
Hannah Meuthen, Ashley
Baughman, Coach Vian
Cross Country
Girls and Boys Golf
Varsity girls golf
front row, Terra Walls, Brenna
Brazle, Cierra Coffman
back row, Elizabeth Dellinger,
Coach Stachler, Autmn Stetler
Varsity boys golf
front row, Tammy McDonough,
Jeremy Tribolet, Jordan
Stephenson
back row, Hayden Lyons,
Hunter Hamrick, Brian Schatzer,
Coach Schumm, Jordan
Bollenbacher, Austin Metz,
Jensen Riley
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419-925-5206
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WORKS, INC.
419-586-1518
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101 Grand Lake Road
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A LITTLE BIT OF SPORTS

I can remember when I first
saw the Little League World Series
championship game. One of my
favorite television shows in the early
60s was The Wide World of Sports.
It was telecast every Saturday
afternoon and true to the title,
featured non-traditional sporting
events. One afternoon I saw eleven
and twelve year old kids playing
baseball rather than the professional
men, and I thoroughly enjoyed the
telecast, which in those years had
been filmed some days earlier. I,
like most American males, had once
been a Little Leaguer. Most of us
were not very skilled and perhaps
afraid of getting hit by that hard ball,
but we played Little League games
that were on fields of the same
dimensions and the same rules as
those kids on television. We never
played in the Big Leagues and could
not relate to that experience in the
same manner.
The Little League World Series
has grown from a once-a-year tape
delayed television show to a major
sports happening. ESPN and ABC
covered all four Little League
games last Saturday. It was very
similar to the blanket coverage
given to the NCAA basketball
tournament. ESPN also had coverage
of regional Little League games in
earlier weeks. Little League ball has
to appeal to a wider audience than
just ex-daydreaming players. Folks
must like the competition, the cute
kids, or whatever; the bottom line in
television is the ratings. People just
like the Little Leaguers.
A sure sign of success in the
media industry is a spin off. They
started with one Batman, one Star
Wars, one James Bond movie,
but success meant numerous
copies. The success of Survivors
and its many imitators, was one of
the worse things that has happened
to modern TV. Last Saturday ESPN
was telecasting Little League games
on their One channel, and something
called the Junior League Champion
Game on their Two Channel. The
championship game on ESPN
Two was played by 13 and 14 year
old kids on a diamond with no
bleachers and a scruffy field. Fans
were standing behind chain link
fences. The facilities were below
par as compared to our local high
school diamonds, but it was kids
playing baseball and that is what is
selling in the current TV market.
I am not being critical of the
Little League games. Last Friday
I found myself spending almost
as much time watching one as the
Reds. I am surprised however, by
what sometimes grabs our attention
at any given time. I also remember
reading some promotional article
about this new television series that
was planning to fill time for a few
weeks in the summer. It was to be
called, Dancing with the Stars. I
recall thinking what a worthless idea
for a television show. No one will
watch that.
High School football starts
tomorrow and college football
shortly after. The Olympics were
nice, but I am ready for the All
American sport and anxious to see if
this guy named urban will earn his
keep.
I have had several requests about
the status of my sun flowers this year
and I promise an update next week.
OFF THE WALL
Observations ... by John Bruns
TENNIS
Celina opened the season with a
4-1 win over Sidney in action last
week. Brianna Beougher, Miranda
Werling and Katie Kerr all posted
singles victories for the Bulldogs.
Brooke Sutter and Sasha Jenkins
also won in doubles action.
GIRLS GOLF
St. Henry posted a fifth place
finish in the Lady Buccs Invitational
at Echo Hills Golf Course in
Piqua. The lady Redskins carded
a 394 on the day and were led by
Megan Brockman with a 94. Haley
Hogenkamp added a 97 for the red
and white with Taylor Koesters and
Kelly Siefring carding a 100 and
103, respectively.
At Hickory Sticks Golf Course
in Van Wert, Celina took third
with Marion Local finishing fourth
in the nine team event. The lady
Bulldogs posted a 380 while the
lady Flyers shot a 403. Coldwater
and Parkway posted scores of 466
and 549, respectively.
The Cavaliers Kelsey Koesters
was a co-medalist with a round of
79 to lead county golfers. Celina
was led by Camille Smith and
Kailee Ross with a 93 each and
Kelly Stahl chipped in a 94.
Kristen Kemper paced Marion
Local at 96 and Mindy Puthoff
added a 97. Cierra Coffman took
low honors for the lady Panthers
with a 112.
A trio of Mercer County squads
participated in the Versailles
Invitational on Thursday with St.
Henry leading the county by taking
fourth. Marion Local also took 11
th

in the tournament and Parkway
finished 15
th
.
Haley Hogenkamp led the lady
Redskins with a 105 while Taylor
Koesters, Kelly Siefring and
Megan Brockman all added a 106.
Kelsey Smith paced Marion Local
with a 105 and Brenna Brazle had
a 121 for Parkway.
At the Defiance Invitational,
Celina shot a 413 to finish seventh
as a team. Ross led the lady
Bulldogs with a 102 with Stahl
adding a 103 and Stetler and Walls
carding a 104.
Coldwater finished 14
th
in the
tournament with a 510. Koesters
paced the orange and black with
a 87 followed by Sanning (131),
Osterfield (138) and Echnauer
(154).
BOyS GOLF
Celina finished in 11
th
place
at the Kalida Invitational as the
Bulldogs carded a 350 on the day.
Alex Ray and Kaleb Kuhn each
recorded an 82 for the green and
white and Ryan Miller chipped
in an 89. David Jenkins posted a
97 for Celina with Stephen Fleck
recording a 99.
Fort Recovery took third place
in a tri-match with Botkins and
Mississinawa Valley at The Elks as
the Indians carded a 191. Kent Retz
had a 43 to pace the purple and
white with Elijah Kahlig adding a
46 and Chase Bruns a 50.
TENNIS
Celina dropped a 4-1 decision
to Greenville last week as the
doubles team of Katie Kerr and
Brooke Sutter was the lone victors.
The Bulldogs Madison Cline also
recorded a junior varsity singles
victory.
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regional POP competition and though not now eligible to go to the state competition in May,
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Power of the Pen (POP) is
Ohios award-winning educa-
tional enhancement program
devoted to excellence in cre-
ative writing. In its 24th year,
one of its main aims is to help
seventh and eighth grade stu-
dents realize their highest aca-
demic achievement.
The programs benefits for
students include empower-
ment in writing at an early
age, the gaining of self-con-
fidence and the imparting of
a love for writing and reading
that identifies, challenges and
rewards gifted creative minds.
The program offers the oppor-
tunity for interscholastic writ-
ing events much like sports
offer that same interscholas-
tic opportunity. Each year par-
ticipants compete in a district
event and can move up to re-
gional and finally to the state
level.
Coldwater Middle School
has been involved in the
Power of the Pen program
since the early 1990s. I started
being involved when I came
to Coldwater, said Chris
Miller, senior English instruc-
tor. Judy Bruns was my men-
tor. Tessy Huwer, middle
school intervention specialist,
also works with me. I am the
coach, and Tessy and I act as
judges for the competitions.
Though we didnt win
anything this year, in both
2007 and 2008 we took four
trophies third place for sev-
enth grade at the district com-
petition and second at the
regionals in 2007, and in 2008
we placed first at the district
meet and third at the regionals
in the eighth grade, Miller
said. The kids love the pro-
gram. In a town known for its
sports, these kids get the rec-
ognition they deserve through
POP, Miller said.
Coldwaters Ashley
Backs, a seventh grader, said
about the program, I think it
is a lot of fun, and you can
meet a lot of new friends. And
you meet a lot of new people
from other schools at the com-
petitions. The writing helps
you to express your creativ-
ity.
Backs and other students
that participated in the pro-
gram went to school early one
morning a week. They were
given a word or a prompt
to write about. The instructor
read their stories and gave
them ideas and compliments
about what they had written.
Miller said though he him-
self hadnt been able to see
any direct improvement in the
students writing since he
teaches senior language arts
and doesnt get to see the kids
for about four years, All the
middle school teachers agree
that it does help, even if the
kids have to struggle with the
writing.
Reimbursement to cover
expenses comes from the
school and a local company.
CAP gives us $150 each year
for t-shirts, and the school
gives us $1,000 annually for
tournament fees and penal-
ties, Miller said.
Team members are Conner
Stammen, Shannon Hess,
Lauren Rose, Karla
Borgerding, Andrea
Moorman, Ashley Backs,
Haley Fledderjohann,
Courtney Kunk, Rachel
Eichenauer, Brad Eckstein,
Caleb Siefring and Matt
Kramer.
Fort Recovery Schools
Grades 1-8 Gifted Interven-
tion Specialist Marcia Weigel,
said, A generous contribu-
tion from our Academic
Booster Club has allowed our
eighth grade students to take
their creativity on the write
path as weve formed a cre-
ative writing team as part of
the Power of the Pen program.
We had several practice ses-
sions, and then Mallory Hull,
Grace Roessner, Sara
Schoenlein, Taylor Wendel
and Adam Westgerdes at-
tended the POP district tour-
nament at Mississinawa Val-
ley Middle School in Febru-
ary.
Of the 72 eighth-grade
students from 13 different
schools who took part in the
tournament, our Taylor
Wendel ranked 8th place
overall and earned a spot in
the regional tournament.
In the tournament each stu-
dent rotated through three
rounds of writing competi-
tion. In each round, the stu-
dents were given a creative
writing prompt and forty min-
utes to complete a piece of
writing to turn in to the
judges. Each students writ-
ings were ranked in order by
his or her overall ability to
effectively and creatively ad-
dress the prompt. They were
also given quality points for
their work.
There were just over 80
eighth-graders participating in
the regional tournament held
at Minster Middle School in
March. While Wendel did not
earn one of the top overall
awards, she may still be able
to participate in the state tour-
nament to be held in Wooster
the end of May. Weigel said,
To earn a spot at the state
tournament, writers must fin-
ish in the top twenty percent.
While Taylor did not quite
make the cutoff, she did earn
a spot as an official alternate
should a qualifier be unable
to attend the event. In the
tournament competitions stu-
dents writings are judged on
creativity, originality, voice,
composition and mechanics.
Weigel said this was Fort
Recoverys first year with
POP. She said that leading up
to the tournaments, her team
had been meeting one or two
times a week to practice. I
gave them sample creative
writing prompts and 40
minutes to respond. Then
I gave them feedback as to
how to improve their writ-
ing, to work on grammati-
cal and spelling errors, and
we discussed ways to ef-
fectively incorporate more
figurative language into
their writing. We also cri-
tiqued past competition
winners to see which ele-
ments made the writings
good.
Weigel said that at this
point POP is strictly an
extra-curricular event at
Fort Recovery but some
of the strategies can be
helpful in the regular class-
room. I have noticed im-
provement in the teams
skills as we went along.
We got a late start this year,
but I anticipate a greater
degree of improvement
next year when we have a
longer period of time to pre-
pare. The kids really loved
the program. I imagine well
have more participation next
year, too, as the word
spreads.
The other county schools
do not currently have the POP
program.
a non-profit educational orga-
nization with a home office in
Richfield, Ohio. The POP
w e b s i t e ,
www.powerofthepen.org,
says that, Because the ideas,
dreams and beliefs of todays
youth form the foundation of
tomorrows communities in
Ohio, Power of the Pen is
dedicated to helping young
people find and develop a cre-
ative voice that is uniquely
their own. It is a mission we
will realize when we inspire
every teacher and challenge
every student to truly embrace
the art of creative expression
through writing as a life skill.
POP offers the judgment of
the whole evaluation ap-
proach, meaningful awards or
recognition and pursuit of ex-
cellence.
The program has grown to
become one of Ohios largest
educational enhancement pro-
grams. More than 120,000
middle school students ben-
efited from Power of the Pen
instructional methodologies
this year, including more than
8,000 who competed in for-
mal Power of the Pen inter-
scholastic writing tourna-
ments. POP is made possible,
in large part, through grants
and contributions from those
who value educational excel-
lence.
Catholic Adult
Singles Club Events
The Catholic Adult Singles Club enables its members
to share, trust and enjoy the company of fellow single
adults through weekly activities. We are always inter-
ested in meeting new people to join our group. For more
information concerning our organization or any of the
following activities, call Becky Koeing at 419-204-3013.
*Sunday, June 7-Benedication at Retreat Center in
Maria Stein, Ohio.
*Sunday, June 14-Fort Wayne Childrens Zoo in Fort
Wayne, Indiana.
*Friday, June 19-Concert in the Van Wert Park in Van
Wert, Ohio.
*Saturday, June 27-Robert Rothchild Farms in Urbana,
Ohio.
For more information on any of these activities, please
call 419-204-3013.
Parkway Local
Schools Events
May 29: High School Track and Field Regional Meet at
Troy at 4 p.m.
June 1: Summer Physical Education begins.
June 12: Last day of Summer Physical Education.
Pictured are members of the Coldwater Power of the Pen enjoying their visit to COSI.
Pictured are Karla Borgerding, Lauren Rose, Courtney Kunk, Haley Fledderjohann,
Shannon Hess, Connor Stammen, Matt Kramer, Rachel Eichenauer, Brad Eckstein, Caleb
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Coldwaters Ashley
ity.
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Lauren Rose, Karla
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ary.
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Coldwaters Ashley
ity.
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Lauren Rose, Karla
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ary.
their work.
good.
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Baby Boy Timmerman
Abe and Karen Timmerman
of Fort Recovery announced the
birth of their son, Christopher
Anthony Timmerman on July
30, 2012 at 4:14 p.m.at Joint
Townsip District Memorial
Hospital. He weighed 8 pounds
and 3 ounces and was 21 inches
long.
Christopher was welcomed
home by his siblings: Kaleb,
16, Amy, 15, Kyle, 12, Kegan,
10, Clete, 4 and Amber, 3.
Maternal grandparents
are urban Dirksen and the
late Bernice Dirksen of Fort
Recovery. Paternal grandparents
are Henry and Pat Timmerman
of Coldwater. Paternal great
grandparents are Pauline and
the late Melvin Timmerman of
Coldwater and Ruth and the late
Clete Klosterman of Celina.
area births
The August 1
st,
2012 meeting
of the VFW Auxiliary was opened
according to ritual. The minutes
were read and the Treasurer, Nancy
Bohman, gave her reports. They
were filed and subject to audit.
National Department of VFW
membership dues were collected
.and sent for 2012-2013 year.

unfinished business:
Rainbows Carpet Services was
done 7/24/12;costs were extra for
Scotch-guarding
One Plastic Tote was purchased
for the Auxiliarys materials .
Committee reports = none
Motion to pay bills by Sue
Wolters and Louise Schwieterman

New Business:
Fair Day to be August 4th
1. Barb Arling will help with
the quarter auction in February.
2. A thank-you card was
received from Mercer County
Cancer Association. We sent them
a donation in memory of Tacie
Davidson
3. A discussion was held
concerning a Band Calendar
donation for $50.00. Sue Wolters
and Tillie Elking brought the
motion to the floor with no
opposition and it was carried.
4. District 2 meeting to be held
in Delphos August 12 Sue & Don
Wolters will represent Post 9019
Auxillary.
Founders Day Convention
will be September 29
th
, in
Reynoldsburg, Ohio; those
interested in attending contact our
President Rosie McClurg.

5. Cancer pins are offered and
we will purchase 5 at $2.00 each,
motioned by Lucille Dresch and
Tillie Elking, the motion carried.

6. Inspection will be October
3
rd
, Wednesday. Members to be at
the Post @ 5:30PM the meal starts
6:30PM. The meal committee
members are Louise Schwieterman
members, Martha Thobe, Esther
Kuess.

7. Fund Payments
Cancer fund (yearly) for
members
Hospital Fund
Junior unit Convention
Voice of Democracy
Nursery Fund
National
Special Olympics
uSO
District 2 dues .50 x 32
Red Cross
National Cancer
Mercer County Cancer
Junior Girls fund

Meeting closed by President
Rosie McClurg.
Next meeting September 5
2012. The lunch committee
members are Betty Kremer & Pat
Drescher

Pot of Gold ------ Rosie
McClurg
Door prizes ---- Annie Bertke,
Elsie Balster
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Celina Couple Receives Albert Heckler
Award from Cheryl Ann Programs
Louis and Dorothy Hoyng never imagined that theyd be-
come involved with Cheryl Ann Programs.
They were raising three happy, healthy boys in their Celina
home. Louie operated his custom upholstery shop next door,
and Dorothy worked in the high school cafeteria. They were a
typical family.
Then a very atypical thing happened. Their middle son,
Brian, was struck by lightning in 1981 when he was 16. With
that bolt out of the blue, the Hoyngs lives changed forever.
The odds of being struck by lightning are one in 280,000,
but the Hoyngs couldnt afford to spend much time thinking
about their terrible luck. They had a son who needed them
more than he ever had. The first years after Brians accident,
which left him with severe disabilities, were very difficult,
they said, as they searched for someone who could help them
help Brian.
Their school district helped as much as it could.Finally, then-
Superintendent Ralph Stelzer recommended a place the Hoyngs
knew about but had never visited as parents: Cheryl Ann.
Cheryl Ann was the best thing that ever happened to us,
Louie Hoyng said. It gave Brian his life back.
The people of Cheryl Ann helped Brian with his everyday
life. They gave him a place to go and jobs to do. He made new
friends, and enjoyed everything about his experiences there,
up to and including the bus ride out to Mud Pike.
When he would see Sam Morden (his bus aide) he would
just smile, and the people in Adult Day Services really knew
how to make him laugh, Dorothy Hoyng said.
It wasnt long before the Hoyngs were finding ways to re-
pay Cheryl Ann for its help. They were regular volunteers.
Louie Hoyng completed upholstery jobs for the unique
equipment used at Cheryl Ann, and often, said Superintendent
Mike Overman, Louie would forget to send us a bill. He
also served a term on the county MRDD board and was the
board president.
For all that, and for their tireless advocacy on behalf of
their son, the Hoyngs received the Albert Heckler Award at
the staff appreciation banquet in March. The award is given
each year to a Cheryl Ann family that exemplifies service and
advocacy.
The Hoyngs both served as good examples of first-rate
advocates for their son, Overman said. They rarely ever
missed a day spending time with him, and they always spoke
up to be sure his needs were being met. They were really spe-
cial parents for Brian, and really good supporters of our pro-
gram.
Brian Hoyng died in February 2008 at the age of 43. In the
years after the lightning strike he taught his family a lot about
patience, hope, endurance and acceptance. He introduced the
Hoyngs to a world they had only seen from the outsidebut it
was a world where they found welcome and acceptance.
We met some wonderful people during our years at Cheryl
Ann, Dorothy Hoyng said. They worked their hearts out
helping us with Brian.
Dorothy and Louis Hoyng
Stateline Writers Meet
At the April meeting of the Stateline Writers Club, members read
profiles they had written about someone, living or dead or make-
believe, and member Eileen Whitsetts special activity of having mem-
bers combine pictures of particular scenes with a person or people
assigned to them to put into that scene brought interesting results.
Sue Miller and Gretchen Bollenbachers proposal for a special
meeting designed to attract new members was described and approved.
Members will be hosted by the Coldwater Public Library in June for
a reading of their best work.
At the next meeting, which will be on Saturday, May 16, mem-
bers will rehearse for their special program in June.
Stateline club members meet the 3rd Saturday of each month at
10 a.m. at the Celina Mercer County Library. Anyone interested in
coming to a meeting or becoming a member is cordially invited to
attend.
Celina Rotary Dog Park Dedicated
BY: BETTY LOU DENNEY/HALL
Opening day at the Celina Rotary Dog Park received
rave revues from the dogs. As the gates opened for the first
time on Tuesday May 12, dogs of all sizes were seen mak-
ing their way to the park to get a chance to run in over 3
acres of wide open spaces of the chain-linked fenced in
area. Small dogs area is an acre and the large dogs have
over 2 acres. The new park, which is one of newest and
biggest things happening in the State Parks around the coun-
try, was made possible due to the efforts of Deborha Borns,
Rotary Club President. Her friend, Darlene Lynskey, is also
working on getting a State Dog Park in her home town of
St. Marys. The two dog lovers along with many volunteers
worked many hours with the help of the State and Craig
Morton, who is the regional manager of Grand Lake St.
Marys. Together they cleared away debris from the previ-
ously unused land. The Park is located at the end of West
Bank Road
Deb Borns saw her idea come to life with the help of the
Celina Rotary Clubs major donation and businesses as well
as individuals who helped with labor and monetary dona-
tions. The idea came to her after visiting another dog park.
At the dedication ceremony Deb thanked many of the
people who made the park possible. Jeff Larmore, Past
Rotary President and Celina City Council Member spoke
as his 150 pound Newfoundland, Bentley checked out the
park. Jeff is also a large contributor to the park in honor of
the recovery of Bentley after he had been lost for several
days. Craig Morton, Regional Manager of State Park Gand
Lake St. Marys and John Hunter, Assistant Chief of the
Division of Parks and Recreation also spoke at the dedica-
tion ceremony. Deb concluded her speech with some wise
lessons that she has learned from her own dogs. A few of
which were: Never leave home without your leach and
your ID. If you stare at someone long enough, you will get
what you want. Last, if it is not wet and sloppy it is not a
real kiss.
One of the many visitors enjoying running free on dedi-
cation day was a lab /poodle mix owned by Dave Hochstien,
professor at Wright State University. He has other dogs at
home but decided to only bring one at a time. He com-
mented that this was the first time his dog had this much
exercise since he got him a year ago.
There are a few small problems to work out with the
park, such as the water faucet would not shut off and there
was a small hole under the fence in the small dog side of
the park, which of course was found by one of the little
furry visitors on dedication day. These problems will be
easily fixed. Memberships ($10) to Fur Ever Friends are
being sold to help with the upkeep of the park. The use of
the park is free to the public. One of the additions they
would like to have is benches added to the park for the
comfort of the owners.
The green stations placed around the fence for the dog
wastes were given at a discount by Florida based company
named DogiPot. Gary Brown, Assistant Operations Man-
ger, heard about the plans for the park and wanted to help
by giving discounts on the pots. The company has all Oxi-
biodegradable bags inside the pots for your dog waste. Gary
flew in from Florida to be a part of the ribbon cutting and
opening of the park. More of their products can be found
by going to: www.propet.org.
If visiting the park remember to follow the rules that are
posted at the entrance. Common sense is your guide such
as:
Dogs should have their current shots
The park has little dog and big dog sections, keep
dogs in their own spaces.
Dont leave dog unattended
Do not bring a dog that shows aggressive behavior
Keep small children under close supervision
Clean up after your own dog
Never bring a dog to the park that has an illness.
These are just a few precautions to remember. Check
the rules before entering the park and you and your dog
will have a great time The Park is open daylight to dark
everyday.
Deb Borns prepares to cut the ribbon at the Dedication of the Celina Rotary Club Dog Park. Helping to hold the ribbon
is Darlene Lynskey and John Hunter, assistant chief of the Ohios Division of Parks and Recreation. On left is Craig
Morton, Regional Manager of Grand Lake St. Marys. Right: Jeff Larmore and Bentley. Photo by Roy Hall.
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One of the best ways to stretch
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trucks life expectancy.
Drivers who want to keep their
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* Prevent, prevent, prevent.
Preventive maintenance might
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drivers should consult their own-
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* Stay balanced. Balanced tires
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an out of balance tire will not only
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waxing a car regularly helps avoid
rust under the carriage and in the
wheel wells. The longer a car goes
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but preventive maintenance, like
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Simple ways to add years to a vehicles life
Perhaps because of the economic
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An auto loan is a great way for
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To give you an update on the
weed eating Chinese Geese that
we purchased this spring, they
are doing fine. They have cleaned
the strawberry patch perfectly
clean. They have not touched
the berry plants, only the weeds.
They especially like that pesky
vine that has the white flowers
that gets into everything and
chokes out plants. They spend
the day working around grape
vines asparagus, raspberries and
strawberries. The three geese are
fed cracked corn at night and eat
very little. They are so far showing
no signs of aggressive behavior,
only curiosity. Personalities are
more like a cat or dog. They love
being with the family but are not
fond of strangers. Honking sounds
alert us of any thing unusual.
IRISH POTATO CASSEROLE
6 cups shredded cabbage
1 chopped onion
Half pound of cooked chicken,
cut in pieces
2 tablespoon parsley flakes
One fourth teaspoon thyme
Three fourths cup chicken
broth
One pound of potatoes, sliced
thin
Half cup chicken broth
Seasoning salt to taste
Shredded cheese for the top
after baking.
Layer all ingredients and pour
the broth and seasoning over
the top of casserole. Place lid on
top and bake for 45 minutes at
350 degrees. uncover and add
shredded cheddar cheese on top
and bake additional 15 minutes to
brown and melt the cheese.
TIP OF THE WEEK: Eating
plenty of fiber is a must for your
health as you know. Fiber can only
be found in fruits and vegetables,
grains, rice and pastas. While
drinking juice is good, you can
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are two types of fiber, soluble and
insoluble; soluble is digested by
the body and has a beneficial effect
on lowering cholesterol and blood
sugar. Insoluble cannot be digested
by the body but acts like a broom
sweeping the intestines of waste.
uNTIL NEXT WEEK
REMEMBER: Be happy, love one
another and remember that there is
a miracle out there that can change
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If you live in New yorks
Nassau County, you are possibly
paying some of the highest prop-
erty taxes in the country. Nassau
County residents had an average
property tax bill of nearly $8,500
in 2011.
understanding property taxes
is not very cut and dry. They are
supposed to rise and fall with
home values, but this isnt al-
ways the case. There is roughly
80,000 pages of federal code on
property taxes, and each state
and town often has its own rules
governing how property taxes are
assessed. State and local budget
cuts can raise taxes even if your
home value remains the same, as
will an increase of benefits for
public employees. Property tax is
typically the primary means that
many jurisdictions raise revenue.
So if your community needs
money, you can probably count
on it financing that need through
higher property taxes.
The two things that determine
property taxes are the assessed
value of your home and the prop-
erty tax rate for where you live.
In many cases, making improve-
ments to the inside and outside
of your home can result in higher
taxes on your property. Many
homeowners do not think about
the tax man when they are about
to renovate their home. But it is
important to consider that home
repairs -- even planting a garden
-- could lead to higher property
taxes. Although the vast majority
of repairs that most often affect
taxes include major renovations,
there are lesser known repairs
that can catch even savvy hom-
eowners by surprise.
Here is a look at some of the
renovations that could raise your
property taxes.
* Adding a room: Convert-
ing the garage into a bedroom or
adding on a new bathroom will
increase your homes value and
the property tax youll pay on
the home. Although tax assessors
dont usually make surprise trips
to your home to check for reno-
vations indoors, they may peruse
permits filed at the clerks office
and then investigate. Permits are
the primary way assessors learn
about improvements, so much so
that some homeowners look to
circumvent permits when making
renovations. But that can cause a
number of problems down the
line if and when you decide to
sell.
* Pools and outdoor structures:
Changes to a homes exterior are
some of the easiest to see and
document. Permanent changes
outdoors, such as the installation
of a shed with a concrete floor, a
deck or a pool can definitely in-
crease property taxes.
* Landscaping: Hiring a pro-
fessional to do your lawn and
plants can result in higher taxes.
Its called alteration of land im-
provement. Repaving a drive-
way or adding a new cement
walkway may also increase your
homes value and, subsequently,
your property tax bill.
* Fireplaces: The installation
of a fireplace can also increase a
homes value, leading to a higher
tax bill as well.
Home renovations could
increase property taxes
The addition of a pool or out-
door landscaping can raise prop-
erty values and property tax.
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High school football returns this week
around the state of Ohio as the initial kickoff
of the season takes place. Mercer County
squads are no exception to that as a trio of
MAC-WBL contests highlight the open-
ing night schedule. Below is a capsule look
at each of the six games involving county
squads:
Coldwater at Kenton
This contest features a pair of teams that
were state runner-ups in their respective di-
visions a year ago.
Kenton welcomes back 14 letter win-
ners but will feature a new quarterback in
6-2 junior Grant Sherman. Junior Justin
Sawmiller was the top target for the Wild-
cats with 137 receptions for 1,819 yards and
19 scores a year ago. Junior wide receiver
Zach Wolowicz also returns following a
season in which he posted 80 receptions for
766 yards.
Coldwater returns 23 seniors from last
seasons squad and the Cavaliers look to be
a contender to make a return trip to the state
championship game for the fourth consecu-
tive season. Senior Austin Bruns threw for
2,901 yards and 26 scores last year, com-
pleting 198 of 365 passes. Senior Caleb Sie-
fring and senior Josh Huber return as the top
two receivers for the Cavaliers.
The orange and black defense also has
key returnees as eight starters come back
from a squad that allowed 12.5 points a
night. The schedule is tough as always for
Coldwater, with six playoff teams from a
year ago on the docket.
Lima Shawnee at Marion Local
Following a state championship a year
ago, Marion Local brings back ten letter
winners to a team that will be led by junior
quarterback Adam Bertke. Bertke threw for
over 2,200 yards last season and completed
25 touchdown passes. The roster consists
of only six seniors under the direction of
head coach Tim Goodwin, who is 140-38
in 13 seasons. Senior Aralic Keller and Kyle
Menscher anchor the defense at linebacker.
Lima Shawnee was 5-5 last season and
the Indians bring back 13 letter winners un-
der the direction of head coach Dick West,
who enters his 15th season at the helm. The
Indians are counting on their underclass-
men to provide a big lift, especially on the
defensive side of the ball. Senior Zach Bai-
ley will be the general of the offense while
senior Tyler Frieson is the Indians top run-
ning back. Seniors Casey Mulcahy and Jake
Lambert are the top returning receivers.
Cincinnati Mariemont at St. Henry
St. Henry has 20 letter winners coming
back from a team that was 1-9 last season.
Senior quarterback Kyle Stahl returns for
his final season as the general of the offense,
having passed for over 4,000 yards in his ca-
reer. Senior Alex Post had 28 receptions for
373 yards last season. The Redskins must
show an improved defensive effort after al-
lowing 350 points a year ago.
Cincinnati Mariemont was 6-4 last sea-
son but posted no wins over a team with a
winning record. The Warriors victories came
over teams that were a combined 7-53 on
the season. Mariemont finished 15th in the
Division V, Region 20 computer rankings.
The Warriors, a member of the Cincinnati
Hills League, are led by senior quarterback
Matt Stewart and senior defensive linemen
Jon Bezney. Stewart takes over as the signal
caller after playing as a wide receiver the
past two seasons.
Fort Recovery at Edgerton
Head coach Brent Niekamp returns for
his eighth season at the home of the Indians
with 14 returning letter winners. Senior line-
backer Trent Kaiser comes back to lead the
Fort Recovery defense while senior Mason
Evers will be the quarterback. The schedule
is daunting, with road games at Marion Lo-
cal and Coldwater in league play while also
hosting Delphos St. Johns and Anna.
Edgerton finished last season 8-3 overall
and 6-1 in the Green Meadows Conference,
dropping its only league game to league
champion Hicksville. The Bulldogs fell in
the playoff opener to McComb.
Head coach Ben Wilhelm brings back
16 letter winners, including 11 starters. Top
returnees for the Williams County squad
include seniors Jacob Adams (6-2, 210, FB/
LB), Ronnie Richardson (5-11, 180, HB/
LB), Hunter Flower (6-1, 180, WR/DB),
Bowen Calloway (6-0, 190, DL/OL) and
Zeth McNally (5-10, 200, OT/DL) along
with junior Nick Edmondson (5-10, 205,
OL/DL). Richardson ran for 381 yards last
year while Flower recorded 27 receptions
with 636 yards.
Parkway at Crestview
Parkway finished last season at 3-7
and the Panthers hope to show improve-
ment in 2012 with ten letter winners back
from that squad. Coach Dan Cairns feels
the line play will be a key for the Panthers,
with senior Seth Hipply (6-0, 280), senior
Tyler Mathews (6-5, 360) and junior Noah
Gehron (6-0, 340) anchoring the middle for
the black and gold.
Crestview hit five wins for the first time
in six seasons a year and the Knights appear
poised to improve on that again in 2012. The
Knights welcome back quarterback Trevor
Roop after an injury last season amongst ten
returning letter winners. The senior signal
caller threw for over 700 yards in seven plus
games a year ago and also ran for 995 yards
and 14 scores. The red, white and blue must
improve defensively, though, after allowing
nearly 30 points per game.
Versailles at Celina
Another MAC vs. WBL contest that the
Bulldogs hope ignites an improved season.
Celina was 2-8 a year ago while the Tigers
The Bulldogs return 20 letter winners from
a year ago are much better athletically in
2012. Senior quarterback Braden Billger
leads the offense completing 271 of 419
passes a year ago for 2,702 yards. Senior
running back Zach Hembree ran for 727
yards last season on the ground. The Bull-
dogs must improve defensively after al-
lowing 35 points and 407 yards a contest
in 2011. Celina also was a negative 18 in
turnovers last season.
Versailles posted a 9-3 record last season
and welcomes back junior quarterback Nick
Campbell to coordinate the offense. The Ti-
gers also welcome back top defenders senior
Mike Rutschilling and Jacob Heitkamp.
High school football returns
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grown even bigger. There was an
addition added in 1976 in concordance
with the nations bicentennial and in
the last 10 years, there have been two
more additions to the campus.
The campus is also home to the
MacDonell house. The MacDonell
house is one of only two surviving
mansions that were the result of a
large growth of wealthy homes built
in the late 19th century due to the Oil
Boom of the time. This area of homes
were known as the Golden Block.
The MacDonell house is just one
highlight of many at the museum. A
prized artifact is the Shay locomotive
which was donated to the Historical
Society in the early 1950s. The
locomotive was used by the Lima
Stone Company and was built in
1925.
In the vein of locomotives, the
museum is also home to one of the
largest and most comprehensive
railroad archives in the united
States. The John H. Keller Railroad
Archives is full of renderings, photos
and other collections from near and
far including New york Central and
Lima Locomotive Works.
A lot of people come from all
over to see the railroad archives. A lot
of the archives pertain to the steam
era and some after, says Smith.
The museum has attractions that
are tailored for children, as well.
For example, there is the Childrens
Discovery Center that entertains
and educates children as well as the
families that accompany them. The
childrens center provides youth with
ways to get engrossed with history
in a hands-on manor. On campus is
also the Childrens Garden, which
is full of displays, multiple themes,
gorgeous landscapes and more.
The museum is a major beneficiary
of volunteers. Through volunteers
and donations the museum keeps its
doors open and sees growth. There
is a suggested donation of $5 for
admission but there is no mandatory
entrance fee. The museum is open
from 1 to 5 p.m. Tuesday through
Friday and from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday
and Sunday. The museum is open
to group tours and sees a lot of field
trips pass through its doors. Whether
it be school children, train enthusiast,
history buffs, or even just curious
citizens from the tri-county area, the
museum has something to offer to
everyone who has an appreciation of
history and the stories it has to tell.
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golf can also fill the days until its time
to sit back and relax on the back porch
or at the end of the pier.
I spoke with a woman who spent
summers as a teenager on Jimmerson
Lake and was now vacationing with
her grown children and grandchildren.
A man who had returned after a twenty
year absence remembered Hargers
Meat Market and boat runs to Toms
Donuts from his youth. There is a
group from Coldwater that has been
going to Lake James the first week in
June for over thirty years. The homes
along the lakes are privately owned,
but many are rented out during the
season. Pokagon State Park with its
cabins and lodge offers the same
activities without the expense of
owning property. There are also
several hotels welcoming visitors to
the region.
years ago renting a cabin for the
week meant bringing along all the
food, drinks and necessities. With the
arrival of Meijer and other chains to the
area its easy to pick up any forgotten
items. A trip into town could include
a meal at one of the local restaurants
such as Clays or Carusos. And a stop
at Scoops for ice cream is another
treat. Less than a two hour drive from
Coldwater, its no wonder this is such
a popular spot. Between gorgeous
sunrises and stunning sunsets, the
best part was being with family and
friends stated one vacationer.
Steuben County Tourism Bureaus
website is www.lakes101.org. you
can find additional information here
or request items to be mailed. Another
way is to ask around. Theres a good
chance someone nearby has spent
time in the beautiful Northern Indiana
Lakes Country.
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Mattresses!
200 E. Main Street
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-238-5079
Mon. 10-7 Wed.-Fri. 10-5:30 Sat 10-2
Barnharts
Furniture Outlet
Family Owned & Operated
Best Prices
Around On
New & Used
Furniture &
Matresses!
We have gone to 4 days
New hours wed - fri 10 - 5:30; Sat 10 - 2
200 E. Main Street Van Wert, OH 45891
419-238-5079
THE WASH
LAUNDROMAT
Large washers/drop off
service/ consignment clothing
DRY CLEANING
Repairs and Alterations
CAR WASH
Touch free Automatic/5 self
serve bays
1020 Grand Lake Road, Celina
419-586-4320
Hirschfeld
Lifting,
CELINA, OHIO
Hydraulic Crane Service Office: 419-586-7599
Mobile: Bryan: 419-852-2182 Donna: 419-852-2199
Hirschfeld
Lifting, Inc.
CELINA, OHIO
Hydraulic Crane Service
Offce: 419-586-7599
Mobile:
Bryan: 419-852-2182
Donna: 419-582-2199
SEPTIC TANK CLEANING
PORTA TOILET RENTAL
GRIERS
POWER
DIGGING LLC
419-363-3390
419-305-0800
Been in business
since 1951
Watercutter
Hauling & BackHoe
Concrete work Appliances Junk House/Basement
Clean Outs Dig Footers/New Drives Hauling Stone
Tile Work Skid Loader Insured - Free Estimates
Servicing the area for 17 years
419-586-7178
DiSpOSAL
AWNiNG FuRNiTuRe CLeANiNG SeRViCeS
Jerrys Tree
Service
Professional Trimming,
Tree & Stump Removal
We will beat or meet any
other rates around!
Call Jerry at
419-268-XXXX
ACME DRYWALL
Call 419-268-XXXX
Finishing & Texturing
The Best in the Business
DRyWALL
TRee SeRViCe
WE BUY
GOLD!
Call 419-852-XXXX
GOLD
Steel Roofing & Siding
factoRy diRect
29 ga. Gavalin - $60 sq.
Lumbaryarddirect.com
419-268-2272
RN in Emergency Center
JTDMH currently has an open position in our Emergency Cen-
ter for a Registered Nurse, part-time 7p-7a shift. Approximate-
ly shifts per 2 week pay period. Must obtain ACLS and PALS
within 1 year of hire and TNCC within 2 years of hire. Prefer 2-4
years of medical/surgical or critical care nursing experience.
Please apply online at www.grandlakehealth.org
RN-OB
JTDMH has an excellent opportunity for a licensed RN in our
OB department. The position is a part time 7p-7a opening with
approximately 48 hours per biweekly pay period. Previous OB
skills are preferred, but not required. Every third weekend re-
quired. Responsibilities include patient assessment, patient
care and patient teaching activities. Please apply online at
www.grandlakehealth.org.
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For Sale
214 ACRES with 200 tilla-
ble. Good level productive
farmland located south of
Union City on Highway
227. Call Don Leis, Leis
Realty of Indiana. (937)
459-0886
www.leisrealty.com
035

Help Wanted
WOULD YOU like to be
an in-home child care pro-
vider? Let us help. Call
YWCA Child Care Re -
source and Referral at
1- 800- 922- 2916 or
419-225-5465.
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Notices
NO MONEY DOWN
Home loans Available.
Call Roy at 419-756-1030
NMLS 221164
Coldwater American Legion
Auxiliary held its monthly meet-
ing August 9th with 15 members
present.
The Chaplain Lois Bruns-
wick led the group in prayer.
Dolores Selhorst, president,
opened the meeting according
to ritual. The secretarys report
and treasurers report were ap-
proved as read. Correspondence
was read and bills were pre-
sented and paid. Joan Dues gave
the sick committee report. A get
well card was sent to Frances
Klenke. upon the death of Lo-
retta Schroer, a card was sent
and donation made to the fam-
ily. Charter was draped. A card
was sent to Mary & Ray Wen-
ning for their 65th anniversary.
A thank you card was received
from Marg Homan, Red Cross
representative, thanking aux-
iliary for serving lunch to the
volunteers at Bloodmobile. The
membership report was given.
Appreciation Banquet will be
held on August 19th. All offi-
cers are invited. There will be a
mass at Montezuma on Sunday,
November 11th, to dedicate the
new flag pole. They would like
to have Legion and Auxiliary at-
tend this mass. Mass will be for
the vets. Pot of Gold was won by
Jeanette Osterholt. Meeting was
adjourned. Lunch was served by
Joan Bruns. Next meeting will
be September 13th. Girls State
delegates and their mothers are
invited to attend this meeting.
ColdwaterAmerican
Legion Auxiliary minutes
Ron Garrett
Chevrolet
1225 East Russ Rd., Greenville, OH
800-272-3688 937-548-7643
www.rongarrettchevrolet.com
SEE YOUR LOCAL CHEVY DEALER, RON GARRETT CHEVROLET TODAY!
NEW SALES HOURS: MONDAY-THURSDAY 9-8 FRIDAY 9-6 SATURDAY 9-4
2
3
0
7
9
1
6
The PriceYou See, IsThe PriceYou Get!
PRE-OWNED
2013 Models
2013 Models
StartingTo Arrive!
2012 Models
2012 Models
MUST GO!
GM EMPLOYEE EVA
BONUS ALLOWANCE
Extended Until 8/31/12
2012 CHEVY SONIC
AUTO, AIR, CRUISE, REMOTE START, #C11239
MSRP $17,635
TOTAL CONFIDENCE PRICING$17,252
SALE $17,002
2012 CHEVY CRUZE ECO
#C11296
MSRP $20,120
SALE $19,226
2012 CHEVY IMPALA LT
#C11354
MSRP $28,995
SALE $24,018
2007 COLORADO CREW
Z70, 4X4, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, POWER
WINDOWS/LOCKS, CHROME WHEELS
$18,350 PRE-OWNED
2012 CHEVY CAPTIVA SPORT
CROSSOVER, 2,XXX MILES
$22,900 PRE-OWNED
2011 CHEVY EQUINOX LT
25,XXX MILES
$22,400 PRE-OWNED
2010 VOLKSWAGEN
JETTA WAGON
DIESEL, 42 MPG HIGHWAY
$21,500 PRE-OWNED
2009 SUZUKI SX4
CROSSOVER
20,XXX MILES, AWD, 1-OWNER
$13,995 PRE-OWNED
2011 CHEVY TRAVERSE
23,XXX MILES
$26,450 PRE-OWNED
NEW 2012 SILVERADO
EXT. CAB
#T11284
MSRP $37,375
TOTAL CONFIDENCE PRICING $35,218
02
SALE $30,718
02
Bill England
Brian Lloyd
2012 CRUZE LT, RS PKG., ICE BLUE, NEW CAR TRADE .......$18,930
2011 CRUZE LT, CRYSTAL RED, 1-OWNER, 13,000 MI. ..........$17,765
2011 IMPALA LT, LEATHER, SUNROOF, GM CERTIFIED.......$18,888
2011 MALIBU LS, SUNROOF, BLACK GRANITE .....................$17,240
2010 MALIBU LT, 1-OWNER, 30MPG HWY .............................$15,788
2009 COBALT LT, 4 DR., RED ...................................................$10,665
2008 PONTIAC G6, 4CYL., NEWTIRES ...................................$11,665
2007 AVALANCHE LT, 4X4, 1-OWNER, BLACK........................$22,385
2009 CHEVY SILVERADO EXT. CAB, 4X4, RED.......................$25,185
2011 GMC REG. CAB, PW, PL, TILT, CRUISE...........................$16,233
2007 LANDROVER LR2, LOADED.............................................$21,333
2000 PT CRUISER LIMITED, LEATHER, SUNROOF...................$4,875
2000 CAVALIER, 2 DR., COUPE, AUTO, AIR, RED.....................$3,750
2002 DODGE CARAVAN EX, QUAD BUCKETS............................$6,377
2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, 4X4...........................................$5,670
2005 FORD E250, WORK VAN (LOT OF MILES) .........................$3,975
Get
at RON GARRETT CHEVROLET
Credit challenged? We can help!
Tax, title and license are extra. Sale price includes all applicable incentives. See dealer for details.
Ron Garrett
Chevrolet
1225 East Russ Rd., Greenville, OH
800-272-3688 937-548-7643
www.rongarrettchevrolet.com
SEE YOUR LOCAL CHEVY DEALER, RON GARRETT CHEVROLET TODAY!
NEW SALES HOURS: MONDAY-THURSDAY 9-8 FRIDAY 9-6 SATURDAY 9-4
2
3
0
7
9
1
6
The PriceYou See, IsThe PriceYou Get!
PRE-OWNED
2013 Models
2013 Models
StartingTo Arrive!
2012 Models
2012 Models
MUST GO!
GM EMPLOYEE EVA
BONUS ALLOWANCE
Extended Until 8/31/12
2012 CHEVY SONIC
AUTO, AIR, CRUISE, REMOTE START, #C11239
MSRP $17,635
SALE $17,002
2012 CHEVY CRUZE ECO
#C11296
MSRP $20,120
SALE $19,226
2012 CHEVY IMPALA LT
#C11354
MSRP $28,995
SALE $24,018
2007 COLORADO CREW
Z70, 4X4, AIR, TILT, CRUISE, POWER
WINDOWS/LOCKS, CHROME WHEELS
$18,350 PRE-OWNED
2012 CHEVY CAPTIVA SPORT
CROSSOVER, 2,XXX MILES
$22,900 PRE-OWNED
2011 CHEVY EQUINOX LT
25,XXX MILES
$22,400 PRE-OWNED
2010 VOLKSWAGEN
JETTA WAGON
DIESEL, 42 MPG HIGHWAY
$21,500 PRE-OWNED
2009 SUZUKI SX4
CROSSOVER
20,XXX MILES, AWD, 1-OWNER
$13,995 PRE-OWNED
2011 CHEVY TRAVERSE
23,XXX MILES
$26,450 PRE-OWNED
NEW 2012 SILVERADO
EXT. CAB
#T11284
MSRP $37,375
TOTAL CONFIDENCE PRICING $35,218
02
SALE $30,718
02
Bill England
Brian Lloyd
2012 CRUZE LT, RS PKG., ICE BLUE, NEW CAR TRADE .......$18,930
2011 CRUZE LT, CRYSTAL RED, 1-OWNER, 13,000 MI. ..........$17,765
2011 IMPALA LT, LEATHER, SUNROOF, GM CERTIFIED.......$18,888
2011 MALIBU LS, SUNROOF, BLACK GRANITE .....................$17,240
2010 MALIBU LT, 1-OWNER, 30MPG HWY .............................$15,788
2009 COBALT LT, 4 DR., RED ...................................................$10,665
2008 PONTIAC G6, 4CYL., NEWTIRES ...................................$11,665
2007 AVALANCHE LT, 4X4, 1-OWNER, BLACK........................$22,385
2009 CHEVY SILVERADO EXT. CAB, 4X4, RED.......................$25,185
2011 GMC REG. CAB, PW, PL, TILT, CRUISE...........................$16,233
2007 LANDROVER LR2, LOADED.............................................$21,333
2000 PT CRUISER LIMITED, LEATHER, SUNROOF...................$4,875
2000 CAVALIER, 2 DR., COUPE, AUTO, AIR, RED.....................$3,750
2002 DODGE CARAVAN EX, QUAD BUCKETS............................$6,377
2000 JEEP GRAND CHEROKEE, 4X4...........................................$5,670
2005 FORD E250, WORK VAN (LOT OF MILES) .........................$3,975
Get
at RON GARRETT CHEVROLET
Credit challenged? We can help!
Tax, title and license are extra. Sale price includes all applicable incentives. See dealer for details.
2008
2001
2012 TRAVERSE
1LT (pkg)
$2,000 Rebate or 0.9% fnance for
60 mo. to qualifed buyers
2012 CHEVY CAPTIVA
SPORT
PRE-OWNED $22,360
2011 AVEO 2LT
SUNROOF, 4 DOOR
PRE-OWNED $14,680
2010 PONTIAC G6
4 DOOR, GT PKG., 27,000 MI
PRE-OWNED $16,888
2010 VOLKSWAGON JETTA
WAGON DIESEL, 42 MPG HWY
PRE-OWNED $21,500
2012 CRUZE LT, RS PKG., ICE BLUE, NEW CAR TRADE...........................................$18,930
2011 CRUZE LT, CRYSTAL RED, 1-OWNER, 13,000 MI. ..........................................$17,765
2011 MALIBU LS, SUNROOF, BLACK GRANITE ........................................................$17,240
2010 MALIBU LT, 1-OWNER, 30MPG HWY ...............................................................$15,788
2008 PONTIAC G6, 4CYL., NEW TIRES .....................................................................$11,665
2008 FORD FOCUS SE, FULL POWER, 34,000 MI, BLACK ..................................$12,488
2007 AVALANCHE LT, 4X4, 1-0WNER, BLACK..........................................................$22,385
2011 GMC REG. CAB, PW, PL, TILT, CRUISE .............................................................$16,233
2008 LANDROVER LR2, LOADED ................................................................................$21,333
2005 SILVERADO HD 2500, EXT. CAB, 4X4, 59,000 MI. ...................................$16,900
2000 CAVALIER, 2 DR., COUPE, AUTO, AIR, RED ......................................................$3,750
2002 SUZUKI XL7 ...............................................................................................................$4,950
2002 DODGE GRAND CARAVAN EX, QUAD BUCKETS ............................................$6,377
2005 FORD E250, WORK VAN (LOT OF MILES) ........................................................$3975

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