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If you are lucky enough to have
lived in a light house, you are lucky
enough.
Ralph and Janet Gels, of
Coldwater, shared their feelings
about living in a lighthouse and it was
obvious they feel more than lucky. In
fact, their enthusiasm is so contagious
that my husband and I plan to visit
the Michigan Sable Point Lighthouse
this summer.
In 2004, the couple visited the
lighthouse as tourists and then
returned in 2005 for their first dream
vacation and have been returning
each year since. The volunteers join a
team of 5-6 people who take charge of
the lighthouse for two weeks, living
in the Light House Keepers quarters
and accepting all responsibilities
of running the tourist center. They
enjoy a private sleeping quarters in
a comfortable home setting. The
team shares cooking duties, and
often patronize the local eateries in
Ludington, the closest town, which is
approximately nine miles away.
A typical day begins with a walk
on the beach; Ralph collects sea
treasures, while Janet canvases the
beach for trash. There are a variety
of chores that need done daily
from restocking shelves, emptying
trash, cleaning the early American
bathroom areas, sweeping the endless
sand from the wooden planks and
repairing or building anything that
needs done, such as benches.
There are small flower gardens that
need to be watered and weeded, and
along with the other volunteers, they
operate the Gift Shop. They are there
over July 4, so they are responsible
for decorating the Lighthouse for the
holiday. Another perk is the privilege
of watching the fireworks from the
top of the tower.
The typical evening consists of
again walking the beach waiting for
the sunset, watching for the Light to
come on and then enjoying the starlit
sky. They consider this their paycheck
for the days work.
The Big Sable Point Lighthouse
was built in 1867 along with the
light keepers house. In 1900, the
lighthouse was covered with a steel
cladding as a means of protecting
the outer shell. It is a 1.8-mile walk
from the parking lot to the lighthouse.
Visitors are welcome in the Gift
Shop; however, there is a modest $2
fee for adults and $1 for children to
tour the lighthouse.
The lighthouse opens to the public
on May 1 and closes on October
31. There are motels available in
Ludington for vacationers. Close
by is Ludington State Park with a
campground on site. Picnics are
welcome and encouraged. Bikes can
be rented at the nearby campground
and ridden on the path.
The Gels are fascinated by the
Piping Plovers, an endangered sandy-
colored bird resembling a sandpiper,
who make their home on the Lake
Michigan beaches during the
summer. The Piping Plover winter
on the AtlanticCoast from North
Carolina to Florida and then return to
their breeding grounds in late March
to early April. They lay a clutch of
four eggs, which hatch in around 25
days. Piping Plovers are protected by
law, as there is less than a population
of 2000 pair.
Janet and Ralph look forward
to their yearly two-week working
vacation at Big Sable Point Lighthouse
with great anticipation. It is a five-
hour drive and when they arrive at the
renowned Coldwater, Michigan, they
know they have hit the half waypoint
to or from Big Sable Light House and
another memorable two weeks. They
are indeed lucky enough.
Gels Couple Take Joy in Working Vacation
Coldwater to Host a Circus
It has been announced that the Coldwater Kiwanis
Club, has signed a contract with the Kelly Miller Circus
for the exhibition of an all new 2012 show. the circus will
roll into town on Tuesday, May 22. Everyone is invited to
come out and watch the animals being unloaded and fed,
and the elephants raising the big top. Activities will begin
at 7:30 a.m., and the tent will be raised at 9:00 a.m. Guides
will be furnished for school groups and anyone attending.
The traditional old style circus will present two
performances at 4:30 & 7:30. Support the Coldwater
Kiwanis Club-- buy your tickets in advance and save.
The 2012 season promises to be more exciting than ever
with many new acts and entertainers to amaze and amuse
you. Come out and enjoy a day of fun filled excitement at
the circus.
Briarwood Village to host
Quarter Auction Benefit
COLDWATER, Ohio Briarwood
Village, 100 Don Desch Dr., Coldwater,
is hosting a Quarter Auction with
over 75 auction items. The Quarter
Auction will be held on Thursday,
March 1
st
with doors opening at 5:30
pm and the auction starting at 6:30.
The community is invited to this
event; proceeds benefit the Briarwood
Village Activity Department. Paddles
are $3.00; dont forget to bring plenty
of quarters! A 50/50 drawing will also
be held. Limited seating is available.
Please call Briarwood Village at (419)
678-2311 for more information.
Briarwood Village is a 112-bed
skilled nursing facility and licensed
assisted living campus. Serving the
community for over 42 years with
a tradition of caring, Briarwood has
taken the next step in offering quality
and innovative services to Coldwater
and the surrounding communities. For
additional information or a tour, please
contact Mandy Wendel, Community
Coordinator at 419-678-2311.
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in the morning of Sunday, February 26,
2012, in the infirmary of St. Charles Cen-
ter, Carthagena, Ohio, where he made his
home.
He was born August 24, 1917, in De-
catur, Ind., to John and Anna (Rumschlag)
Heiman. He entered the Society in 1932
and was ordained on December 5, 1943.
A Mass of Christian burial was cel-
ebrated Wednesday, February 29, at St.
Charles Center, Carthagena, Ohio, with
the Rev. Larry Hemmelgarn, C.PP.S., of-
ficiating. Burial followed in the Commu-
nity cemetery. Memorial donations may
be made to the Missionaries of the Pre-
cious Blood, Cincinnati Province.
Maxine E. Allen, age 93,
of Celina passed away on Feb-
ruary 22 at the Celina Manor
Nursing Home. She was born
April 28, 1918 in Mendon to
the late William and Lenore
(Bogart) Lampy.
Maxine married Henry J.
Allen on April 14, 1946. Her
husband unfortunately passed
away on October 19,1999.
Memorials can be forward-
ed to the State of the Heart
Hospice. Condolences may be
left at : www.dickandsonshell-
warthfh.com.
Baby Boy Knapke
Nate and Tasha (Bransteter)
Knapke announced the birth of
their son, Ryder Alan Knapke, on
February 10 at 10:12 a.m. at the
Mercer Health Hospital in Coldwa-
ter. He weighed 6 pounds and 4.5
ounces and was 19.5 inches long.
Ryder was welcomed home
by his brother, Rowen, who is 2.5
years old.
Maternal grandparents are Terry
and Vivian Bransteter of Celina.
Parental grandparents are Tom and
Karen Knapke of Celina. Maternal
great-grandparents are Donald and
Joanne Dudgean of Mendon, and
Rutta Bransteter of Rockford. Pa-
ternal great-grandparents are Mary
Lou Hoyng of Coldwater.
fort notes
by Betty Lou Denney/Hall
Whats Happening
Around the Fort
Do you have some furniture that
needs repair? Contact Jerry Pearson on
Caldwell Street. Jerry is semi-retired
after fifty years of work in union City
and does a fantastic job of repairing
wood furniture as well as building some
beautiful pieces.
If you are looking for a musical
group to play for a special occasion
this year, the Grand Lake Symphony
has a string quartet that will amaze
you. To schedule contact me at betty.
mercerchronicle@yahoo.com or glso@
bright.net. All fees for playing are
donated back to the Orchestra. Next
concert for the Orchestra is scheduled
for May 6 at Wright State university.
If you would like to join us, practice is
every Monday evening at the Lutheran
church in Celina at 7:30.
If your looking to take violin lessons,
and maybe wanting to get back into
playing with a group. Arts place is
giving lessons in nearby Portland and
also lessons will be given at Wright
State. Lessons are $15.00 for 30 minute
lesson.
Fish Frys are every Friday night
during Lent at the VFW in Fort
Recovery.
I found a taste of the 50s and 60s in
an old recipe book. Its just in time for
the summer grilling.
HAMBURGER SAUCE
1 large can of tomato puree
1 quart water
3 ounces of vinegar
3 tablespoons of butter
4 ounces sugar
2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. celery salt
1 large chopped onion
half teaspoon red pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
Mix cornstarch and water together to
thicken the mixture
Fry or grill the hamburgers, Place the
hamburgers in sauce for at least 1 hour
before serving.
DO NOT COOK, ONLy KEEP
WARM IN THE SAuCE.
TIP OF THE WEEK: Fruit pies
always seem to run over right after you
have cleaned the oven. Here is an easy
solution to clean-up. Sprinkle salt on the
spots and let set they will burn to a crisp
and can be scraped off with a spatula.
uNTIL NEXT WEEK REMEMBER:
Be happy, love one another and remember
that there is a miracle out there that can
change you life.
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Your 401(k) offers tax-deductible contributions, tax-deferred growth of
earnings potential and a variety of investment options so its a great tool
for building retirement savings. Yet like all tools, your 401(k) must be used
properly to get the best results. Thats why you should review your 401(k) at
least annually and make whatever adjustments are needed.
Depending on where you work, you may get some 401(k) review help
from your plan provider. But if that assistance isnt available, you might want to
consult with a financial professional to make sure youre getting the maximum
benefit from your plan.
As you begin to review your 401(k), your first question should probably
be this:
How much should I contribute? At the very least, try to put in enough to
receive your employers matching contribution, if one is offered. If you dont
earn this match, you are essentially walking away from free money. Beyond
this, though, the amount you put into your 401(k) might depend on what other
retirement savings vehicles you have available. For instance, if youre eligible,
you may also want to contribute to a Roth IRA, which offers tax-free growth
potential, provided youve had your account for five years and dont start
taking withdrawals until youre 59.
Of course, its not only how much you put into your 401(k) that determines
its success its also how you choose to allocate your investment dollars.
(Keep in mind that asset allocation does not guarantee a profit or protect
against loss.) Your 401(k) may have a dozen or more investment choices,
such as stock funds, bond funds and money market funds. To choose the right
investment mix, youll need to consider a variety of factors, including these:
Your age Generally speaking, the younger you are, the more
aggressive you can afford to be with your 401(k) investments, because
youll have decades in which to potentially overcome the inevitable down
periods of the market. As you get older, you may wish to invest somewhat
more conservatively, but youll still need some growth potential in your 401(k)
portfolio.
Your goals Everyone has different goals for retirement. You might
want to retire early and travel the world, while your co-worker desires to
work as long as possible and then, upon retirement, stay close to home and
pursue hobbies. Because you each have different goals, with different income
needs, you also may need to follow different investment strategies within your
401(k).
Your other retirement income sources If you have a variety of
retirement income sources a pension from another job, an IRA, a spouse
with generous retirement benefits you may need to invest differently,
perhaps less aggressively, than if you had fewer options for retirement
income.
Apart from putting away as much as you can into your 401(k) and
choosing the right investment mix, what else can you do to get the most out
of your plan? Heres a suggestion: If you have worked at various jobs and
acquired multiple 401(k)s, consider rolling them over into one account. You
might save money on fees and reduce paperwork, but more importantly,
youll be able to concentrate your resources and pursue a unified investment
approach, with your investment dollars working together toward your ultimate
retirement goals.
As you can see, a 401(k) review and rollover can reward you in many
ways so do whatever it takes to maximize your 401(k)s performance.
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Its important to understand which investments to own, and when to buy them. But you should also know when
its time to sell an investment and why.
Unfortunately, many people sell investments for the wrong reasons. Some people want the money to purchase
so-called hot investments, even if these new investments arent appropriate for their needs. Others own investments
that have lost value, and fearing further losses, they decide to sell thereby violating the oldest rule of investing:
Buy low and sell high.
These types of behavior can lead to at least two major problems. First, if youre constantly selling investments,
youll likely incur fees, commissions and taxes that can erode any returns you did manage to achieve. And second,
by frequently selling off your investments and buying new ones, youll find it difficult to follow the type of consistent,
long-term financial strategy thats essential to help you work toward your goals.
If you shouldnt sell investments to find quick gains or to avoid losses that may not even occur, when should
you sell?
You might want to sell:
* If your goals have changed You bought certain investments because you thought they would help you make
progress toward your objectives. But over time, your goals may change, so in response, you may need to sell some
investments and use the money to purchase new ones that are more suitable for your new goals. For example, early
in your career, you might have benefited from owning investments that offered high potential for growth, but as you
near retirement, you may need to shift some but certainly not all of your growth-oriented vehicles to income-
producing ones.
* If the investments themselves change You might have bought a stock because you liked the companys
products, business plan or management team. If any of these factors change significantly, though, you might need to
re-evaluate your ownership of this investment.
* If you need to rebalance your portfolio You may have decided that your investment portfolio should be
composed of specific percentages of stocks, bonds and cash instruments. But due to changes in the value of your
investments, these percentages can shift somewhat, resulting in a portfolio that no longer reflects your goals and
risk tolerance. If that happens, youll need to rebalance your holdings, which may require you to sell some of your
investments.
* If an investment has chronically underperformed Sometimes, an investment simply doesnt perform as well
as you had hoped. When this happens, you may be better off by selling the investment and using the money to pursue
new opportunities. However, dont rush to judgment. Before you sell an underperforming investment, try to determine
why it hasnt done well. Is it because the market as a whole has slumped? If so, your investment could rebound
when the market does. Or are there separate factors, unique to this investment, that have caused its problems? If the
investments fundamentals and prospects still look good, you might want to simply give it time to prove its worth.
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Visiting my grandson in Kettering
the other day I saw my first robin for
2012.
Poor fellow he looked like he
didnt really know where to go. He
seemed somewhat confused. But
maybe that is a sign of an early Spring.
I sure hope so. I have seen enough
snow for this winter, although I must
admit it has been an exceptional
winter without all the snow. And that
suits me just fine. I am sure there are
some out there that miss all the snow,
although I dont know why.
How do you all feel about the
high gas prices with the prospect of
the price going even higher? Some
say it will top out at about $4.00 a
gallon. Some economist see the $4.00
a gallon mark as a breaking point
above which the economy starts to
suffer real pain. They estimate that
every one-cent increase over $4.00
is roughly a $1.4 Billion drain on the
economy. That figure really blows
my mind. I had no idea it would be
that high. So much today depends
on gas and oil to function. I would
hate to be a small businessman today
trying to make a living. I dont see
how some of them can make a go of
it. Lets hope the price of gas wont
go as high as they are predicting.
until next week you all be good
out there and you guys tell that little
lady just how much you love her and
need here for your existence. And
dont forget to give the kids a hug
too.
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From the Archives of the Mercer
County Chronicle
10 YEARS AGO (2002)
The staff and Board of Directors
of Foundations Behavioral Health
Services will hold an open house
of their new facility just west of the
Mercer County Home on March 1,
2002.
The Mercer County Emergency
Management Agency will host two
Weather Spotter Courses, presented
by Ken Haydu of the Wilmington Of-
fice of the National Weather Service,
this spring.
The Fort Recovery Board of Edu-
ation has renewed Superintendent Pat
Niekamps contract for three more
years. He has been employed by Fort
Recovery schools for 30 years, and as
Superintendent since 1991.
25 YEARS AGO (1987)
The Coldwater board of Education
has begun to implement a building
planning committee to assess current
and projected classroom shortages
and the need to construct additional
facilities.
The Tecumseh District of Boy
Scouts of America recently recog-
nized adult leaders and Eagle Scouts
of Mercer and Auglaize counties at a
banquet at the Celina American Le-
gion Hall.
National SADD Represenative
Bill Meehan was in St. Henry last
Thursday where he addresed about
700 students about the benefits of
the Students Against Driving Drunk
orginazation.
50 YEARS AGO (1962)
The Coldwater Cavaliers defeated
The Celina I.C. Spartans 67-59 Fri-
day night in the finals of the Mercer
County Tournament. Dick Sowar,
Ron Grieshop and Larry Obringer
scored 21, 17, and 14 points respec-
tively.
The Mercer County School Board
named Joseph Schlotter, teacher at St.
Henry High School, to the newly-cre-
ated position of Supervisor of High
Schools in Mercer County.
The Lakefield Area Airport fund-
ing committee has raised enough
money to purchase the airport real
estate and will present it as a gift to
Mercer County for use as an airport.
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Selecting a veterinarian is a personal choice, much like selecting your family physician or dentist. In choosing
a veterinarian, your goals should be to find the doctor that best meets your needs and to establish a long-term
relationship. A veterinarian will maintain a history of your pet, equine or other animal, including health records that
detail immunizations, reactions to medications, behavior traits, etc.
AVeterinarian Can Help You Select a Pet
It is a good idea to start thinking about selecting a veterinarian before a new pet or animal joins your family.
If fact, a veterinarian can assist you in selecting a pet or animal that complements your personality, work schedule
and home life.
Considerations in Selecting a Veterinarian
Office Hours:
What are the doctors regular office hours?
Are they compatible with your schedule?
Who covers the practice when the doctor is unavailable?
Professional Staff:
How are routine telephone calls handled?
If there is more that one veterinarian in the practice, can you request an appointment with a specific
veterinarian?
Do you feel comfortable talking with the doctor?
Fees and Payment:
What methods of payment are accepted?
Is immediate payment expected on the day of the visit? Are credit cards accepted?
Is pet insurance accepted?
Services:
What is the range of services that the veterinary hospital provides?
Emergency Care:
How are emergency calls handled during regular office hours and after regular office hours?
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Home Front
By Kristin Hanna

Reviewed by
Skeet Wolters
Library Assistant

Kristin Hanna is one of my
favorite authors and she did not
disappoint me with her 20th
novel, Home Front. She did her
homework, entertains and educates
in Home Front. Hanna says in her
Acknowledgements in the rear of
the book that she knew very little
about a soldiers life-or a familys
sacrifice-beyond what she saw on
the news each night. I echo those
lines and with her book I learned,
appreciate, and am sincerely grateful
for those that serve in the military.
New words to me include
deployment and what goes along
with it - love, honor, commitment,
loyalty, sacrifice, and so much
more. Our heroin, Jolene, is
deployed to Iraq leaving behind her
two daughters and lawyer husband
whom she loves with all her heart.
Jolene is a survivor after having
lived with two alcoholic parents
who were killed in an
automobile accident
when she was a teenager.
After completing high
school, she enrolled
in high school to
flight school program
and loved it. As the
novel begins, she is a
Blackhawk pilot with
the National Guard with
23 years of service to her
credit. She and Michael
Zarkades are the parents
of 12-year-old Betsy and
a four-year-old Lulu.
They reside in Poulsbo, Washington,
on the shores of Liberty Bay. Her
best friend and co-pilot, Tami, is
also her next-door neighbor, and life
could not be better for all. Or so they
erroneously thought.
Michael announces quite
unexpectedly that he is not in love
with Jolene any more, and he wants
a divorce. He is a workaholic and
in a depression ever since the recent
passing of his father and partner in
their law firm. Jolene is still in shock
when the news comes that she and
her neighbor, Tami, will be deployed
in a few weeks.
Jolene leaves for war, they still
have not reconciled their differences,
and both are heartsick. Michaels
mother steps forward to help with
everyday living for the girls and
Michael does a change of heart
and works hard to make the best of
things. Jolene continues her work as
a pilot until their Black Hawk copter
is shot down and she and Tami are
severely injured. One
crewmember is instantly
killed.
Jolene returns to
the states to recuperate
but she is war torn and
suffers from PTSD, the
abbreviation for post-
traumatic stress disorder.
War changes Jolene and
the family has a difficult
time reuniting. Time
heals and things slowly
get better. Michael learns
much from a young client
that is suffering from
PTSD and this is an awaking for
him as he reaches out to Jolene and
realizes his love for her.
Whoa.I am giving away too
much of the plot and yet I assure
you there is much more for you in
this book. Go quickly to the library
and get your name on the request list
for this great, commanding book.
I am recommending it to all my
family and friends so the request list
may already be long. I promise it
is worth the wait. The library has
Home Front in large and regular
print.
Happy reading. Skeet
The
Coldwater
Kiwanis Club
hosted speaker,
Sara Puthoff,
on February
21. Sara is a
licensed massage
therapist,
corrective
exercise
specialist and
neuromuscular therapist, and she is the
current owner of ultimate Health &
Fitness located in the industrial park
in Maria Stein, Ohio. Sara shared
information related to incorporating
fitness and sound nutritional practices into
your daily lifestyle.
Sara noted research shows that 64%
of men and 72% of women fail to include
physical fitness into their daily activities.
She stated exercising for 30 minutes per
day, five times a week is a good general
guideline for which to strive. Exercising
regularly will help adults to control their
weight, decrease blood pressure, control
diabetes, prevent osteoporosis, improve
psychological health and decrease stress
levels among other things.
Sara recommended doing a mixture
of aerobic activities and strength training.
Aerobic activities such as walking,
running and bicycling will help to enhance
cardiac health, reduce fatigue, and build
stamina. It will burn calories, but only
while involved in the activity. Strength
training, such as lifting weights and
resistance exercises will build muscle and
will allow you to burn additional calories
for up to four hours following your
workout. As you build muscle mass, you
will burn more calories even while at rest.
She recommends changing your workout
regularly to get the best benefit.
In order to lose weight, it is important
to include good nutritional practices along
with the exercise. In order to lose one
pound, one needs to burn 3500 calories.
Decreasing caloric intake by 500 calories
daily should allow you to lose one pound
a week. Sara shared the following ideas to
assist with weight loss efforts: 1) eliminate
high calorie snacks and sugared soft drinks
from your diet; 2) drink lots of water (half
of your body weight in ounces daily); 3)
plan meals and snacks ahead of time; 4)
include protein in all of your meals; 5) use
smaller plates and bowls; 6) set realistic
goals; and 7) start slow and build
Sara is available to work with clients.
Following a thorough evaluation, she
designs an exercise and strength training
program specific to the needs of each
individual.
Puthoff speaks at
Kiwanis Club
March 1, 2012 Page 5
The Fort Recovery Chamber of
Commerce is proud to announce
the nominees and recipients for
their 32nd Annual Citizen of
the year - Hall of Fame Awards
Banquet.
The 2011 Citizen of the
year has been awarded to Alice
Gaerke. Alice has been very
active for years in photographing
nearly all extra-curricular events
at the Fort Recovery schools,
along with various other church
and community events, and has
willingly shared these photographs
with the school, coaches, parents,
players and community. Alice has
willingly donated countless hours
to provide these memories for our
community.
The Hall of Fame award
recipients for 2011 are Randy
Diller and Mike Laux. The
Chamber of Commerce will
recognize their many outstanding
contributions and past service to
the Fort Recovery community.
Also receiving public
nomination for Hall of Fame award
was the Sisters of the Disorder
group.
Mayor Roger Broerman
will also be presenting the 18th
Annual Outstanding Community
Service Award, with this years
award recipient being the Fort
Recovery VFW Post #6515 for
the organizations continued
support of our community through
scholarships, donations and
support of various projects and
programs in the Fort Recovery
community. Also to be honored at
the banquet is the annual Home
Beautification award winners.
This years recipients include
Lori Collins - Most Improved
Residential Property, Kaup
Pharmacy, Jerry & Lorri Kaup
- Most Improved Commercial
Property, and Dr. Jim Vaughn -
Community Beautification Award.
The annual Chamber of Commerce
Scholarship will be awarded to
Fort Recovery High School senior
Christen Wendel, daughter of
Steve and Amy Wendel.
These 2011 Award winners
and nominees will be honored at
the Annual Awards Banquet to be
held March 11, 2012 at the Fort
Recovery Elementary / Middle
School Auditeria.
Tickets for the banquet are
available from any of the local
Banks, Fort Recovery Insurance
Agency or by calling 419-375-
2530.
Fort Recovery Chamber announces Citizen of
the year - Hall of Fame recipients
On February 12, 28 members
of the Fort Recovery American
Legion Auxiliary held their
meeting at the Legion hall.
President Sue May called the
meeting to order .The color guard
and sergeant of arms advanced
the colors and placed the POW
flag. The Pledge of Allegiance,
preamble, and prayer were said.
The Star Spangled Banner was
sung.
The secretary read the minutes
from the two previous meetings
and they were approved.
Treasurer Sharon Link gave
her report for the previous two
months. Motion was made to
pay the bills and the motion was
carried. Pat Stammen gave the
sick report; 5 sympathy cards,
one get well card, one Christmas
card, 5 thinking of you cards, one
birthday card, and 2 anniversary
cards were sent out. Coupons
and Membership are doing fine.
Mary Helen meriting sent a
thank-you note that was read.
Communications from
district president Shirley Meyer
was presented. One of the
upcoming events is the spring
round table at the Minster post
on March 18. Sue May, Sharon
Link, and Alvera Schmitz will
plan to attend. The pop tabs can
be brought in that day. There
was also a chance to purchase
various stars for the Maria
Moore fund; for female veterans.
Numerous members purchased
some of the stars. March 25 is
the veterans Easter party at the
VA in Dayton.
On March 3, there will be
a dance at the Legion hall.
The Auxiliary will work at the
door and sell the 50-50 tickets.
On March 11 is the Legions
Birthday party. Volunteers were
lineup to back the cakes for
this event. A sign up paper was
sent around for the Auxiliary
breakfast to be held on March 18
at the Legion hall; for donation
of the baked goods. A paper for
workers that day was also made
available.
A motion was made to
increase the lunch committees
budget. Motion carried. Rosie
May won the pot of gold. The
March lunch committee will be
Marilyn Schmitz, Janet Rindler,
and Mary Jean Evers. Prayer
was said and the colors were
retired. The president adjourned
the meeting. Coupons were
sorted and a delicious lunch was
enjoyed by the members.
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all stages of the brides life
meet for the first time. Make
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fondest memories of the
friendship theyve shared.
Have each shower guest
bring a favorite photo of a
time or event they shared
with the bride, and compile
them in a special scrapbook
as a heartfelt gift for her.
Co-ed showers are
common today, and can ease
the tension as the bridal party
not only carries out their
duties as attendants, but gets
to know the people they are
spending the day with. Break
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more fun theyll have on
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Today, vibrant colors and
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This checklist will help you
in planning the most important
day of your life. Feel free to
print it out and give copies
to those helping to plan your
wedding.
6-12 Months
Choose the kind of wedding
you will have, date and time.
Discuss the budget, and
who will pay for what.
Consider hiring a wedding
coordinator.
Make arrangements with
the officiator.
Reserve the wedding and
reception locations.
Select your wedding dress,
veil and accessories.
Choose the bridesmaids,
groomsmen, ushers, and
honored roles.
Have a formal black/
white photo sitting for
announcements.
Send announcements
of your engagement to your
fiancs and your local and
hometown newspapers.
Meet with the florist,
photographer, caterer,
videographer, and D.J. or
entertainment to discuss
budgets and options.
Discuss the guest list with
fianc and families.
Plan reception music.
Contact a rental coordinator
for equipment reservations.
Discuss honeymoon and
reservations. (Traditionally the
groom makes all the honeymoon
arrangements.)
Arrange for time off work,
if necessary.
Buy a wedding planner and
envelopes to store brochures
and notes.
See PLANNING, page7
Wedding Planning Calendar Checklist
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4-6 Months
Plan new living
arrangements and home
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Select and register wedding
gifts and patterns.
Select color scheme.
Order dress and
accessories.
Order bridesmaids dresses,
shoes and accessories.
Contact mens formal wear
specialist for mens attire.
Have parents select attire.
Order invitations,
announcements, programs,
napkins, matchbooks, and
personal stationery.
Arrange for physical
examinations, dental
appointments, etc.
2 Months
Choose and order wedding
bands and engraving.
Order wedding and grooms
cakes.
Check state/county
marriage license requirements.
Plan ceremony, reception,
menus, master of ceremonies,
music, and timetables.
Plan rehearsal dinner, and
bridesmaids luncheon.
Complete guest list and
address invitations.
Make arrangements for
lodging for out-of-town guests.
Purchase gifts for attendants
and groom.
Plan reception seating, if
necessary.
Final Phase Calendar
Checklist
This checklist will help
the you in planning the most
important day of your life. Feel
free to print it out and give
copies to those helping to plan
your wedding.
One Month
Confirm all arrangements
and contracts.
Mail invitations so they
will arrive three weeks before
the wedding.
Pick up wedding rings.
Arrange for transportation
to ceremony and from ceremony
to reception.
Attend final fittings.
Have your hair and
makeup done as you would
like to have it on your wedding
day. Schedule any tanning,
manicures, etc.
Purchase guest book and
keepsake album.
Contact your insurance
agent about naming your
fianc as beneficiary on
your life insurance, will, and
auto policies, and buying
homeowners and floater
insurances to protect wedding
gifts.
Open joint checking and
savings accounts. Decide on a
budget and savings program.
Discuss them with your
financial representatives.
Write thank you notes as
gifts are received.
2 Weeks
Get marriage license.
Give caterer final guest
count. Dont forget the wedding
party, photographer and DJ!
Arrange to have your gown
pressed and delivered.
Arrange to change your
name on drivers license, social
security card, credit cards, bank
accounts, insurances, etc.
Make arrangements for
moving into your new home.
1 Week
Pack for honeymoon.
Give bridesmaids luncheon/
party and give attendant gifts.
Confirm directions,
housing, and timetables with
attendants.
Brief head usher of any
special seating arrangements.
Arrange for rental returns.
Prepare wedding day fees.
1 Day Before
Pack the Going-to-church
bag, and an emergency bag.
Attend rehearsal and
rehearsal dinner.
Find a quiet moment to give
your fianc his wedding gift.
The Wedding Day
Have a nice relaxed
breakfast. youll need it!
Have hair and make-up
done.
Relax and let the planning
take care of itself. Most of all,
enjoy!
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A park, either in town, in the
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Sorry to tell you, but even if
youre feeling relieved because she
said yes, youre not out of the
woods yet. Sure she is going to do
the majority of work for the wed-
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of stuff that can go into the Big Day-
and that includes details that are the
grooms responsibility. Our advice is
that you rent a convertible and head
strait to Vegas.
That way, you dont have to deal
with all the wedding hoopla. If this
isnt an option, however, and theres
no getting out of throwing this shin-
dig for all of those relatives youve
never seen before, we give you
The Lighter Side of the Grooms
Check List.
6-12 Months Before The Big
Day... youve Got Plenty Of Time
On The Clock
* Buy the ring. Promise rings
dont work, and stay away from the
eBay.
* Discuss with fiance the date
and type of wedding you want.
Make sure it doesnt conflict with
your sales meetings, important play-
off games, etc.
* Choose your best man and
wedding party. This is your starting
lineup.
* Start on your guest list. Think
about who will give you large
amounts of money.
* Discuss and finalize a budget.
Very important, fellas. Ever go into a
strip joint with unlimited funds? Its
the same idea with women and wed-
dings, so get control quickly.
* Limit asking yourself if shes
the one to 16 times a day-thats once
every waking hour. She must be the
one...after all you asked her to marry
you, right?
3-5 Months... Second Half Of
The Game Has Started
* Shop with fiance for wedding
rings-the band that goes with her
diamond ring and your ring. In other
words, keep forking out the cashola.
* Complete guest list and include
names, addresses and phone num-
bers- a major pain, to say the least.
Better learn how to use Microsoft
Excel.
* Select tuxedo with fiance. Try
to go on a Tuesday, Wednesday or
Thursday, because tux shops are less
busy on these days.
* Get tux measurements of all at-
tendants in your party.
* Discuss the honeymoon, and
begin working with a travel agent, or
start scouring the Internet for great
travel deals. This is an area you can
pretend to be interested in, especially
if you can find a fantastic honey-
moon package.
* Decide on a band or DJ and
choose the music. Again, an area you
have some interest in. Bring your
iPod with all your favorite music so
you can easily reference songs with
the DJ. Trust us, your fiance (and the
DJ) will be impressed.
* Discuss moving in together or
buying a new home. Hats off to you
if you can afford one after the wed-
ding.
See GROOM, page 9
Grooms Checklist
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Other than friends, the
grooms family and my family,
who should receive wedding
invitations?
Send invitations to the mem-
bers of the wedding party and
their parents. It is also appro-
priate to include the officiant
and his/her spouse. All children
over the age of sixteen should
receive their own invitation.
Plan to order an additional
twenty-five invitations to allow
for the unexpected. It is less ex-
pensive to buy extras now.
Should I have a return ad-
dress printed on the back flap
of the invitations outer enve-
lope?
yes! The u.S. Postal Service
suggests that all first-class mail
have a return address. It gives
the wedding guest an address
to which to send a reply (if you
dont use reply cards) or a gift.
Also, it ensures that you will
know if the invitation does not
reach its destination as it will
be returned to the sender.
Is it acceptable to send gift
registry cards with the invita-
tion?
It is not proper to include
with your wedding invitation
any card that mentions gifts you
expect to receive. Let friends
and family spread the word on
where you are registered.
Etiquette Questions
Groom (Contined from Page 8)
* Budget check time. you are the
Chief Financial Officer in this case.
Ask your fiance for a recap. Warning:
dont wait until youre 60 days away
from the wedding or you can count
on her being to be over budget.
* Notify your business associ-
ates of the dates of your wedding
and honeymoon.
* Stop thinking about one last
fling-well, you can think about it,
just dont do it! Its time to be man
and welcome married life with open
arms!
2 Months... Better Start Making
Some First Downs
* Meet with officiant to finalize
ceremony details. Be prepared to
answer how you fell in love, what
you both do to resolve conflict and
your religious backgrounds. your
goal here is to be politically cor-
rect.
* Discuss with your best man his
responsibilities. Hes the team cap-
tain, so make sure he takes his role
seriously. you will need the help,
trust us.
* Plan your rite of passage - yup,
its your bachelor party, with booze,
poker and strippers. Dont go out
to a NICE dinner with the guys be-
cause she says so.
* Arrange accommodations for
out-of-town guests. Get this off
your plate and give the responsibil-
ity to your fiance.
* Stay out of any family disagree-
ments. Its a no-win battle. Might as
well start practicing this now.
* Figure out seating chart with
your fiance. your fiance doesnt
know Auntie Bee hates uncle Bob
unless you tell her.
* Start jogging a couple of times
a week. Its a good stress reliever,
and if you cant take the pressure
anymore, just keep running, run-
ning, running...just kidding, you
arent going anywhere.
1 Month... The Blitz Is On!
* Purchase gifts for the guys in
your wedding party (aka grooms-
men gifts).
* If you both agreed to a prenup-
tial agreement, have it drawn up and
signed.
* If gifts are being exchanged,
buy the present for your fiance.
* Spend, spend, spend! Hey, it
doesnt get any better when youre
married. Again, might as well get
used to it!
* Make sure all of your guests
have RSVPd, wedding rings are in
hand and tux details are complete.
* If moving, give change of ad-
dress card to post office, contact
utilities companies, etc.
* Buy Tagamet and/or Zantac
for your stomach. you can purchase
it over the counter now, and dont
worry-its not a tumor, just nausea.
2 Weeks... Out Of Time-outs
* With your fiance, gather neces-
sary documents and get your mar-
riage license - yes, its really hap-
pening. Eat toast in the morning, no
eggs...keep it bland.
* Arrange wedding-day trans-
portation.
* Get your hair cut. Dont wait
til the day before. Allow your hair
to grow in. you dont want that new
haircut look in your wedding pho-
tos.
* Now you can offer to assist
your fiance if needed, because by
now everything should be taken
care of anyway.
* Reconfirm all honeymoon de-
tails.
* Finalize all business responsi-
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couple of weeks.
* Have your bachelor party, be-
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* Buy six sessions at the tanning
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Val Fortmans Grocery was a
landmark on West Market Street, a
century ago. His Grocery was listed
in the 1904, 1909 and 1916 Celina
Directories. In the 1909 Directory,
his telephone number 29 was listed!
How many people had telephones in
1909?
Philip M. Fortman sent me the
above photograph and the following
email. This email gives insight into
the history of Celina a century ago.
I came by the image of the
newspaper clipping from Nancy
May through correspondence on
Ancestry.com. She was the one who
identified the 4th man on the right
in the Fortman Grocery photo as
her great grand grandfather John W.
Desch. Just after I wrote you, she
responded via e-mail that the back
of the clipping had an ad for the 43rd
Annual Grammy Awards, which
would date the paper from February
2001. Val Fortman had married the
widow Anna Maria Desch with her
children by her marriage to Christian
Desch including John in the photo.
She and Val Fortman had the two
sons in the photo and two daughters:
Josephine and Nora Fortman. Nora
(Elnora) married into the Mersman
family of the Mersman Furniture
Factory of Celina, Ohio.
Fred Fortman eventually took
over running the Fortman Grocery
while my grandfather went into a
partnership owning a hardware store
and also acquired a grain elevator in
the area, both of which he fortunately
sold just before the depression of
1929. This information is from my
mother Bernice Kidd Fortman who
is alive and living with me at 92. My
mother stayed for about a year during
WWII with her in-laws in Celina. My
father was in the Marines from 1943
(my birth year) until 1945. She and
my father visited Celina regularly
from 1945 until 1950 when we moved
to Miami and again on the occasion of
Grandmother Agnus Fortmans illness
(breast cancer) and death in 1952.
My memories of the Fortman
Grocery was when Fred Fortman had
the store and a visit always included
free picking from the large wood
and glass candy case. Nora Fortman
Mersman always ordered all her
household groceries from Fred because
he delivered. Agnus Fortman tended
a more frugal household and shopped
from the new A&P Supermarket
when it opened in Celina.
My father Philip V. Fortman at 96
now resides in the Nininger VA home
just a few miles south of my residence.
I am a retired technical photographer,
illustrator and writer, so have all the
associated tools. I would be glad to
hear from those who remember the
old Val Fortman store at PFortman@
AOL.com.
A half a century later, in 1959,
some of the Val Fortman Grocery
Store equipment and shelves were
placed in the Mercer County Historical
Museum, when the Museum was
located at the northeast corner of Main
and Fayette Street, when the Mercer
County Commissioners worked with
local citizens to establish a Mercer
County Historical Society and a
Mercer County Historical Museum.
[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.]
Val Fortman, owner of Val Fortman Grocery at the corner of Market
and Walnut Street, Celina, his son Fred Fortman, Phil Fortman, Sr. and
step-son John W. Desch.
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KNOXVILLE 49 - MARION 48
The Girls Division IV Sectional
Finals at Coldwater last Saturday
had the potential to provide a
good time for spectators and upset
stomachs for coaches and probably
a few parents. It did not disappoint.
The four local teams that were
placed or won their spots in the
tournament, Fort Recovery, Marion,
Minster, and New Knoxville, had
a combined win loss record of 64
and 18. If we subtract the six losses
that occurred against each other, the
combined record for the four teams
was 64-12 or 84 percent. The four
teams did indeed play like winners
and the basketball show was top
notch entertainment, but ultimately
painful for Marion fans. The 6:15
contest was literally hand-to-hand
combat between Fort Recovery and
second seed, Minster. The Indians
are a team not hesitant to make a
living from near the three point
arc, and Minster decided to attack
their Mercer County rivals with in-
your-face man defense. Action on
the boards and inside the paint was
actually much more physical than a
typical boys game. The high school
game played by the boys increasingly
consists of slashing drives to the
basket and longer rebounds from
missed threes. Boxing out and
position inside is becoming less
important than mere jumping
ability. The ladies may not jump
as high as the boys, but they have
learned the necessity of winning
superior position by using elbows,
shoulders, and hips, as well as the
feet. In the Fort-Minster contest,
any rebound or inside shot attempt
that was brought below shoulder
level had four or more hands on the
ball. Minsters ultra tight defense
prevented Fort Recovery from
penetrating to the basket as well
as attempting outside shots. The
game was a dead heat until midway
through the third quarter. At that
time the Fort finally got some room
from the arc and they buried a couple
threes, which was basically all they
needed in this defensive struggle.
The Indians zone defense held
Minster to exactly three points in
the first 12 minutes and 35 seconds
of the second half. Often it is the
case that one team, especially in the
pressure of tournament play, lost the
game more than the other won it.
This definitely was not the situation
in the Marion-New Knoxville
contest. The game was well played
by both teams, but the execution
got a notch or two better in clutch
situations. Each team was able to
match runs by the other during the
contest and in the final ten seconds
of play, New Knoxville had victory
in hand. Marion then apparently
snatched victory from defeat, only
to have New Knoxville take it back
again by going the length of the court
with a hoop in the final six seconds.
There were a lot of athletes on the
floor Saturday, but my personal
choice was Haley Horstman, a 58
sophomore perimeter player from
New Knoxville. The young lady
handles the ball, sees the floor, shoots
and passes with a certain grace that
you see in outstanding players, be
they male or female. The local
Division IV District Tournament
will be played this year at St. Marys
High School. I feel very confident
suggesting we will see an All MAC
final next Saturday, but things will
become increasingly difficult for
our local representative after the
district finals. It is fortunate for
all concerned that Anna is a small
Division III girls program this year.
The Lady Rockets appear to be
head and shoulders above everyone
in the area. During regular season
play, Anna defeated Marion by 18,
Minster by 26, and New Knoxville
by 19. Fort Recovery was probably
wise not to have Anna on the
schedule this year.
Trio of girls squads prepare for districts
Celina, Coldwater and Fort
Recovery all are preparing
for girls district semifinal
basketball this evening as
the trio of squads captured
sectional championships last
weekend.
In Division II at Paulding,
Celina (18-4) tangles with
Napoleon (9-12) in the second
semifinal contest. The opener
this evening will have Bryan
(13-8) battling Lima Bath
(19-2).
The lady Bulldogs are
coming off of a 42-36 win
over fellow Western Buckeye
League rival Lima Shawnee in
the sectional title tilt.
Napoleon finished 4-10 in
its first season as a member
of the Northern Lakes League,
a conference that was won
by Sylvania Northview. The
lady Wildcats lost their final
six and eight of their last
nine regular season contests
before defeating Wauseon
in Saturdays sectional
championship.
Coldwater advanced to the
Division III district tournament
at Kalida with a 62-48 win over
Allen East.
The lady Cavaliers (14-8)
will tangle with Delta (17-5)
in the 6:15 p.m. contest. The
nightcap has Lima Central
Catholic (12-9) taking on
unbeaten Archbold (22-0).
Delta comes into the contest
with a squad that will have three
freshmen and three sophomores
see a bulk of the playing time
mixed in with a pair of seniors.
The lady Panthers stood 4-3 on
the season after seven games
before putting together a ten-
game winning streak. Delta
was 6-2 to finish third behind
the Blue Streaks and Evergreen
in the Northwest Ohio Athletic
League.
The Fulton County squad
lost two of its last three regular
season games with the losses to
coming to unbeaten Archbold
and Evergreen (17-3). Delta
defeated Tinora 53-44 in the
sectional championship at
Defiance.
Fort Recovery will
participate in the Division
IV district tournament at St.
Marys.
The lady Indians (16-6)
will tangle with upper Scioto
Valley (17-4) in the 6:15 p.m.
contest this evening. upper
Scioto Valley finished 6-0 in the
Northwest Central Conference
to claim the NWCC crown.
upper Scioto Valley has
won six of its last seven
games entering the district
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what State of the Heart Hospice
strives to do in providing hospice
care: She is able to stay in the house
she has called home for nearly 50
years.
If I did not have State of the Heart
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would happen to me, said Simpkins.
Her hospice caregivers, she added,
have become like a family to me.
Diagnosed with a lung disease,
she said her doctor advised her to
contact State of the Heart Hospice
to help in her care and to assure she
could remain in her home where she
is most comfortable. As a hospice
patient, she has regular visits from
her nurse Sheri Fleming, her hospice
aide, Jodi Anderson, and enjoys the
company of two volunteers, Mary
Brennan and Tara Macy.
For more than 30 years, State of
the Heart Hospice has provided care
to patients and families in eastern
Indiana and western Ohio who are
confronting a life-limiting illness.
The agency has offices in Greenville,
Coldwater and Portland.
Every morning, Monday through
Friday, Anderson shows up at
Simpkins house to help her get ready
for the day. It takes me a while by
myself, Simpkins explained. I
dont know what I would do without
Jodi. Anderson helps with a bath,
then prepares breakfast and tends to
any other needs before leaving.
I keep her in a routine and make
sure she is eating right, Anderson
explained, adding that Simpkins
enjoys her visits and help. I know
if we were not there to help her, she
would not be able to stay in her home
that she loves so much.
Hospice volunteer Mary Brennan
enjoys her visits with Simpkins. It
is a mutual enjoyment, Brennan
added, as both women enjoy their
visits together. When I visit, I
truly feel I am providing a valuable
service. Simpkins, she added, has a
lot of confidence in her nurse Sheri
Fleming. If Wanda is not feeling
well, she talks to Sheri who listens
carefully, then works to resolve the
problem. Fleming visits Simpkins
once or twice a week, depending on
the need.
Brennan sometimes surprises
Simpkins with a treat. She loves
coney dogs and I will sometimes
get some for her. She really enjoys
them and is so delighted when I bring
them to her, she said. Brennan
was also able to help Simpkins with
some decorations after the Christmas
holidays. She does not like to ask
for help, Brennan explained, and
she did not want to ask someone to
put the boxes away. I was able to do
this for her and was glad I could help.
She is always appreciative.
A basic concept in hospice care
is to provide care in a patients home
where they are most comfortable with
familiar surroundings. In a national
survey by the National Hospice &
Palliative Care Organization, it was
revealed that more than 83 percent
of those patients facing a life-limiting
illness would prefer to remain at
home while they are cared for in their
final days.
For Simpkins, becoming a
State of the Heart patient was a bit
of a surprise. I thought hospice
cared for only cancer patients,
she said. Actually, hospices are
caring increasingly for patients with
chronic breathing problems, heart
disease, renal failure, dementia and
Alzheimers disease.
Wanda is a delightful person
who enjoys each day, said Fleming.
She is so appreciative that we are
caring for her and helping her stay
in her own home. Simpkins, whose
husband Ezra operated a TV repair
shop out of their home for 29 years,
said they moved into their home in
1964. She and her husband, since
deceased, were married 53 years.
They had two children, a son and
daughter.
Every Monday Simpkins looks
forward to a visit from her young
State of the Heart volunteer, Tara
Macy, a junior at Miami university
who is from Lewisburg. She travels
from Oxford for her visits. When I
walk in Wanda is always so glad to
see me. We talk, reminisce and laugh.
It is so rewarding to me. Wanda does
some reminiscing and talks of her
son and daughter. She always asks
about school and how I am doing.
She usually spends an hour to two
hours with Simpkins.
Macy, who is studying
Gerontology at Miami university,
explained that she had relatives who
had hospice care. Her career goal,
she said, is to work in hospice care.
I saw the difference hospice care
made in my own family and I want to
be a part of that same care.
Simpkins explained that her
hospice family brings her peace
of mind. I am used to my home. I
love it here, she said. The hospice
care provided by State of the Heart is
wonderful. Without it, I just could
not make it and remain in my own
home.
Wanda is the perfect example of
what we try to do in providing hospice
care, Fleming explained. We care
for her where she is comfortable and
that is in her home.
For more information about any
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poinsettia given to her at Christmas
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Page 10 May 21, 2009 - May 27, 2009
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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K of C Pinochle Results
1. G. Thieman & D. Schmit .....................72-42
2. J. Niekamp & P. Niekamp ...................63-51
3. C. Moorman & B. Rutschilling .............62-52
4. P. Elking & F. Schwartz ........................61-53
5. V. Schulze & D. Thieman ....................60-54
6. C. Bettinger & T. Lefeld........................60-54
7. M. Bruns & B. Mueller .........................60-54
8. P. Backs & A. Kaup .............................60-54
9. J. Dippold & K. Leugers ......................59-55
10. D. Huelsman & D. Rindler ................57-57
11. R. Evers & S. Jutte ............................57-57
12. R. Rindler & S. Poling........................57-57
13. J./D. Wuebker & G. Niekamp ...........57-57
14. J. May & K. Kunkler ...........................54-60
15. J. Kleinhenz & J. Niekamp ................53-61
16. M. Bruening & T. Liette ......................53-61
17. A. Albers & D. Schulze ......................51-63
18. J. Abels & J. Kunkler .........................51-63
19. L. Braun & B. Lefeld ..........................50-64
20. M. Hein & D. Kaup............................43-71
Post #470 Pinochle Results
1. J. Steinke & H. Hartings ..................... 79-47
2. E.Thomas & K. Selhorst..................... 74-52
3. G. Koesters & M.Steinbrunner .......... 73-53
4. S. Wilker & M. Wilker .......................... 73-53
5. L. Stammen & J. Stammen ............... 68-58
6. D. Schwartz & V. Muhlenkamp .......... 66-60
7. S. Wourms & J. Weigel & T. Stammen . 65-61
8. G. Stelzer & E. Wuebbeling ............... 65-61
9. J. Staugler & B. Ebright ...................... 65-61
10. D. Dues & C. Woeste ....................... 64-62
11. P. Wynk & K. Eyink & V. Wynk ......... 64-62
12. G. Stammen & R. Heyne ................. 63-63
13. A. Post & J. Overman ....................... 63-63
14. W. Wolters & J. Shane ..................... 62-64
15. D. Ahlers & G. Braun & J. Bruns ..... 61-65
16. O. Wendel & N. Hoying .................... 61-65
17. E. Speck & O. Schwieterman .......... 59-67
18. D. Elking & L. Kessen ...................... 56-70
19. P. Braun & R. Stachler ..................... 54-72
20. R. Homan & M. Homan ................... 52-74
21. W. Bruns & J. Penno ........................ 50-76
22. J. Knapke & L. Brunswick ................ 49-77
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