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Eric Thomas reported, at the
February 14 meeting of the
Coldwater Council, that he
attended a FEMA presentation
on rate maps for flood
insurance. He explained that
only one area of the village
falls within a designated
floodplain, but no structures
are in that area. Thomas added
that most of the village is in
an area designated “floodplain
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have a low risk of flooding.
However, he explained that
Thomas reported that
planning continues on
developing a cistern backflow
prevention program for
residential users to satisfy Ohio
EPA concerns. Currently,
the village has 216 working
residential cisterns.
The village salt supply
was seriously depleted
during the recent snow and
ice accumulation. However,
Thomas reported that the
village has begun restocking.
He explained that the village
A silent auction is being
held at the Coldwater Public
Library through February
28 for several Boyds
Bears recently donated to
the library. The stuffed
bears are on display at the
library, near the registration
desk. The bears are being
auctioned off individually,
and the minimum bid for
each is $2.

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n not currently participate, but to consider implementing a During the Marion Local Zizelman for representing
a Thomas believes the council snow emergency system that School Board meeting on the Marion Local Band at
.. should consider it in the would require all vehicles February 14, Tim McKinney the OMEA DIII festival.
future. If so, the village will to be moved off the public from the Northwest School
ll Kudos also went out to
have to file a yearly report streets so that snow removal
n Page 5 Association presented board Kristen Hemmelgarn
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suggesting that violators be
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certification of appreciation
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qualifying for the next
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Teriyaki Tiki
- Janetcompanies to date. AMR is the suggested the council give the in volunteerism and be making up missed days Karen Post recapped the
cken Bites technology of automatically idea some serious thought. community service. on February 18 and 21. recent Americanism contest
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me oil diagnostic, and status data
seasoned rice vinegar, carrots, orange
nless chicken breast, cut bell pepper, garlic and sriracha hot
to a new part time police officer, Pohlman was hired as was handed to Treasurer County Elks. Two students,
sauce. Simmer uncovered aboutfrom 5 meters, and transferring Ryan Kantner, of Wapakoneta. superintendent, receiving a Paul Gagel who initiated a Megan Schoenlein and
n onions, finely diced mins, stirring occasionally, untilthat
sauce data to a central database He began working in Coldwater three year contract effective proposal on the purchase Ashlynn Berning, were
chili sauce for billing, troubleshooting,
is thickened and chicken is no longer in November. on August 1, 2011, until of a new handicap bus. He selected as recipients for
ki sauce pink in center. Remove from heat. and analyzing. This advance The next meeting of the July 31, 2014. With this, has been in contact with the
eserves • Unroll dough into 4 rectangles. Cut this year’s Americanism
mainly saves utility providers council will be February 28, at AARA Special Ed funds
oned rice vinegar each rectangle into quarters by making
another diagonal cut in additiontheto expense of periodic trips to
Pohlman will receive a essay contest. In addition,
ed carrots 7 p.m., at the village hall. The so that purchasing can be
orange bell pepper
each
the perforation, to make a total of 16 physical location to read public is invited to attend. salary of $88,400 annually. a parent meeting was
triangles. Page 4 Pohlman’s resignation of finalized. More action will also held for upcoming

Coldwater PTO Carnival

auce
rated crescent dinner
• Press largest part of each dough
triangle in bottom and up side of the high school principal be taken on this subject kindergarten students. As
Girod’s Constructionmuffin cup, leaving triangle points position will be in effect at the next BOE meeting. of the meeting, there are
seeds extending over cup. Fill each cup with on August 1, 2011. His From there, the board 54 children scheduled to
Amish Crew
sauce, for dipping about 1 tbsp chicken mixture. For each
The Coldwater PTO would like to encourage duties as superintendent discussed approval of Jerry participate in the 2011-2012
All Types cup, slightly stretch points of triangles
of Construction
Moeller and Sarah Moeller
rections
5°F. LightlyConcrete
spray Carnival
to make longer; twist points together
& Remodeling
will be held March everyone to donate baked will begin after certification school year.
and place on topNeeds
of filling. 20, from 1 - 5 p.m. in the items for the cake stand. requirements are fulfilled as softball volunteers. They
cups with non-stick
Call 260-849-1581
• Spray shaped rolls lightly with cooking In other action, Paula
Free
stick skillet, heatEstimates
oil • Leave
spray; a message
sprinkle with black sesamePalace and Commons area. Baked items can be dropped on July 1, 2011. also approved the use of Hemmelgarn, Co-President
eat. Add chicken and seeds. Bake 11-19 mins or untilChairpersons
golden this year are off from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. in Interim Superintendent one room for $2,000 in a of the MLEA , stated that
mins, stirring frequently. brown. Carefully remove to serving Jason and Pam Cupp and the commons area the day of Doug Karst opened contract with the Chapel the organization’s Race to
medium-low; stir in
li sauce, Island Teriyaki Serve with sweet and sour sauce for
Jason and Jenny Eyink.
plate. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
the carnival. with discussion from the Hill Preschool for the the Top Transformation
e preserves, balsamic dipping. Serves 16. Highlights of the carnival A food stand will be Legislative Round Table 2010-2011 school year. Team will require staff to
include a raffle, bean bag toss, open all day as well. In meeting that he had attended Changes to the 7th and 8th train on the new Common
cake stand, face painting, addition to the food stand,
mitted by: Jeanette Nelson, Sophia, WV (Pop. 1,924)
previously. The biggest issue grade curriculum were set Core State Standards and
www.justapinch.com/island football toss, goldfish, golf, Romer’s Catering will be
was the budget cuts across into action as the addition curriculum. Along with this,
grocery stand, plunk, treasure preparing BBQ chicken of personal financial and
chest, youth bowling, dinners. Presale tickets will the board that will be voted Technology Coordinator
on in upcoming House and college/career readiness Dot Garman stated that the
jumping tents, prizes and be available at the following
much more!!! Tours of the locations beginning the week Senate committees. Karst were added to the set of school will be transferring
Life Squad ambulance will of February 14: Stepping summarized, “Things are courses. Finally, the board to a new anti-virus program.
again be part of the carnival, Ahead Learning Center, going to happen and happen approved the band field This program will cost one-
weather permitting. Coldwater Library and quickly.” Karst went into trip to Walt Disney World third less than the current
The carnival stands will Coldwater Chief’s for $6 per further discussion on House in Orlando, Florida, next program. This will go in
Page 5 again require tickets instead dinner. Tickets can also be Bill 36, addressing school spring. effect this summer.
of money. Tickets will be purchased by calling Jason & calamity days. The bill High School Principal The meeting concluded as
available the day of the Pam Cupp at 419-678-4564 would allow schools to Mike Pohlman reported the board met in executive
PAWS
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carnival at 25 cents each. or Jason and Jenny Eyink at obtain five calamity days highlights from the last session to discuss any
848 Martin St., Greenville, OH I A few stands (basketball 419-678-0368 by March 12. per school year. School month. Scheduling is concerns on school
LARGEST actual Pay Outs in area! N and cake stand) will require Dinners can be picked up officials have been told to currently underway for the personnel. The next meeting
money. The chairpersons from 3 - 4:30 p.m. 2011-2012 school year.
Up to $2,860.00
make up all missed school is scheduled for March 14.

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Parkway Local Schools in 1984. She was a member

recently inducted seven
former students into the
Parkway Athletic Hall of
Fame. The ceremony,
originally scheduled for
February 5, but postponed
due to weather, was held last
Friday during the St. Johns
basketball game.
Page 10 Bill Stober, Class of ‘65,
earned four varsity letters in
football, three in basketball
CARPET ROLLS and baseball, and one in
IN STOCK
track. In football, he was
Hapner named All County Back of
the Year during his junior and
Furniture & Video senior seasons. He also was
Old Walmart Bldg. - Portland named All League and All
Lima Land during his junior
and senior years. Stober
earned All State Honorable
Mention his senior year. He
set the school record for most
touchdown passes in a season
with 27 and most touchdown
passes in a career with 46.
He also set the school record
for the longest punt with a
kick of 71 yards. Parkway
Football was 25-5 during
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his three years as starting
quarterback. Stober received
a full athletic scholarship to
play football at Louisiana
State University. He lettered
in football for three years at
LSU and upon graduating,
held the school record for
receptions in a season for
tight ends. Stober played in
the first ever Peach Bowl,
as well as the Sugar Bowl.
In 1969, LSU was 9-1 and
ranked fifth in the nation.
Greg Roebuck, Class
of ‘79, earned four varsity
letters in track and basketball,
and three varsity letters in
football. He was First Team
All State as a tailback in 1978
as voted on by both the AP
and UPI. He set eight school
records in football. Roebuck
set the school record for most
rushing yards in a game with
257, most touchdowns in a
season with 20, and most
rushing yards in a season
with 1,424. He was named
All MAC in boys’ basketball
during his junior and senior
seasons. He was a District
Eight All Star in boys’
basketball in 1978. Roebuck
broke the school record for
most points in a game with
42 versus New Knoxville and
still ranks among the best
Photo by Nikki Fox
rebounders in school history
with 486 career rebounds.
Roebuck was a member of
the 800 meter relay team that
placed second at the State
Track and Field Meet in
1978. He placed fourth in
the Low Hurdles at the State
Track and Field Meet in 1978
and also qualified in the Long
Jump.
Teri (Gaerke) Howe,
Class of ‘86, earned three
varsity letters in basketball,
two in cheerleading, and one
in track. She was Runner-
up at the State Track and
Field Meet in the 800 meter
dash and 3200 meter relay
of the girls’ track team that
finished as State Runners-up
in 1984. She was a member
of the 1600 and 3200 meter
relay teams that set school
records. She earned All-
League honors in basketball
during her junior and senior
seasons. She was a member of
the girls’ basketball District
Championship team in 1986.
She set school career records
for defensive rebounds and
total rebounds. She received
a full athletic scholarship to
play women’s basketball at
The University of Dayton.
She lettered four years at
Dayton. She was voted Best
Defensive Player at UD in
1989-90 and earned academic
all conference honors in
1988-89 and 1989-90.
Tracy (Gaerke) Seeley,
Class of ‘86, set seven school
records in girls’ track. She
was named Most Valuable
Player in girls’ track in both
1985 and 1986. During her
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MERCER COUNTY
CHRONICLE
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A Look
Back
From the Archives of The
Mercer County Chronicle
10 YEARS AGO (2001)
The Coldwater Park Board
and several members of the
community continue discussion
of the possibility of heating
the local swimming pool. Dan
Bohman, Board President, stated
that the cost of the system is not
the problem, but the problem
will be the cost of maintaining
the system.
Last week was signing day
for high school seniors to sign
The White House appar-
ently doesn’t think it is impor-
tant to track the sales of AK-47
rifles made that mostly end up
in Mexico thru purchases made
at border state gun shops. The
Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco,
Firearms and Explosives pro-
pose that dealers near the
Mexican border that report
multiple sales of high-powered
rifles undergo a standard, three
much sense does it?
It appears as though the
newly elected Republican
House has already started mak-
ing good on their campaign
promises. House Republicans
last Thursday unveiled a $74
billion budget cut for the
President’s proposed 2011
budget. I would imagine the
President wasn’t too happy
about the proposal. With near-
of running the Government.
It seems they have learned a
valuable lesson of listening to
their constitutes back home.
Locally, here in Ohio, it
seems the cold weather is
about to break. With reports
of temperatures at 51 to 52
degrees for Thursday and
Friday, maybe, you will get rid
of some of this ice and snow.
I only hope it lasts for a while
and doesn’t go back to those
below zero wind chills. I think
Mercer County and Ohio, for
that matter, has had enough
snow for this winter.
Until next week, remem-
ber to hug your kids and tell
that little lady of yours just
how much you need her. Also
remember, SMILE, God loves
Letter to the Editor
I listened to “Spectrum” on the radio on Tuesday the 18th
of January. I would like to comment on the “Land of the
Crossed Tipped Churches”.
Many people may not be aware of the uniqueness of the
religious buildings in this area. The first settlers came in
1833 and thirteen years later Father Francis de Sales Brunner
brought priests and sisters of the Most Precious Blood to
Maria Stein to serve the German-speaking Catholics living
there. Access to the sacraments encouraged more people to
move in and they built church after church just a few miles
apart even though a priest could come to their parish only
a few times a year. Our ancestors made great sacrifices to
build these churches but the people living here today are
also making great sacrifices to keep them open and in good
repair.
In 1979 they became part of a thematic nomination and
were placed on the national Register of Historic Places.
This recognizes the historic value of these buildings and
forbids federal money (our tax dollars) to be used to damage
or destroy them.
Today they are threatened by the invasion of giant
industrial wind turbines that stand over 400 feet tall. That is
twice the height of the St. Henry Church, which is the tallest
building in Mercer County.
The very heart of the “Land of the Crossed Tipped
Churches” lies about a mile or two on each side of State
Route 119. This is the exact path that the energy companies
have chosen to build their wind turbines. Since federal
money is the energy companies’ main source of funding,
they may not be willing to invest their own assets in this
project if they are denied our tax dollars.
I am not opposed to wind power. However, the
government, after giving these energy companies huge
amounts of money, has not yet added restrictions to protect
neighbors and small communities from the detriment wind
turbines cause to the value of surrounding properties.
I hope that people in this area will sign petitions and
write letters to their senators and representatives to seek
protection for our land and our buildings.
Sincerely,
Mary niekamp
St. Henry
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to the May 6 primary ballot. worked in jobs where they against a premises owner for for “exposure to asbestos on FINANCIAL FOCUS
The school lost about $6 million inhaled asbestos particles. But “exposure to asbestos on the Goodyear’s property.”
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To Retire Comfortably, Know
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Products in 1985. several months ago, the woman because Mary’s exposure the statute and nothing but the
Friday night Coldwater with mesothelioma didn’t work occurred at her home, not on statute, neither adding words When to Make Them
defeated St. Henry 53-51, behind around asbestos. She was, Goodyear’s property. to, nor subtracting words from We all want to enjoy a comfortable retirement. But to do so, we
Greg Moeller’s 16 points and however, married to someone In response, Goodyear it, but then it adds words to the need to make different moves, and consider different issues, at different
Marion Local Flyers beat new who did. argued that the statute applies statute. The majority opinion times of our lives.
Knoxville 43-27. This allowed The case involved Clayton to all claims for exposure to stated that “a premises owner To help illustrate this point, let’s look at three individuals: Alice, who
St. Henry and Marion Local to and Mary Adams. Clayton “asbestos on the premises is not liable…for claims is just starting her career; Bob, who is nearing retirement; and Charlie,
share the MAC boys basketball worked as a pipefitter at the
Stateline Writers Meet
owner’s property without arising from asbestos exposure
who has recently retired.
championship with 8-1 records. Goodyear facility in St. Marys, regard to where the exposure originating from asbestos on
Let’s start with Alice. As a young worker, Alice most likely has four
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profiles they hadMaria Stein,someone,
written about living or dead or make-
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which will be on Saturday, Following
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their business on Olding Road. diagnosis, Clayton and Mary taxpayers alike.” applies only to plaintiffs who
Now let’s turn our attention to Bob. Since he is within a few years
bers will rehearse for their special program in June. of retirement, he has some key decisions to make. For one thing,
Stateline club members meet thefiled suit against
3rd Saturday moremonth
of each than 200at According to a majority of claim they were exposed to
50 YEARS AGO (1961) defendants, including Goodyear,
10 a.m. at the Celina Mercer County Library. Anyone interested in our court, when that statute asbestos on a premises owner’s he must decide if it’s time to change the investment mix in his IRA,
Michael S. Boley, a senior alleging that asbestos exposure is read in its entirety, the property. 401(k) and other accounts. Because Bob doesn’t have much time to
coming to a meeting or becoming acaused memberMary’s
is cordially invitedand
condition to
at Coldwater High School, and legislative intent is apparent – Cheryl had a completely overcome market volatility, and since he’d like to maintain the gains he
attend.
son of Mr. and Mrs. Roger M. resulted from Goodyear’s that the statute bars liability for different claim. She claimed has already achieved, he may decide to become more conservative
Boley, was notified this week negligence in allowing asbestos asbestos claims stemming from that Mary was exposed to with his investments. Consequently, he may choose to move some
that he has been nominated from to be carried off its property. exposure that doesn’t occur at asbestos in her own home, not of his investment dollars from stocks to bonds and other fixed-income
the 4th Congressional District Sadly, Mary died of the premises owner’s property. on Goodyear’s property. She securities. Realizing, however, that he may spend two or three decades
to the United States Merchant mesothelioma in July 2007. The majority opinion then claimed that the asbestos Mary in retirement, and knowing that he will need to stay ahead of inflation,
Marine Academy, Kings Point, After her death, the executor stated that when construing was exposed to was brought to he doesn’t abandon all his growth-oriented investments. Furthermore,
new York. Congressman of her estate – Cheryl Boley the meaning of a statute, “our the home by her husband, and Bob decides that he may need to bolster his retirement income, so he
– took over as a party to the paramount concern is the Cheryl wasn’t seeking relief
William M. McCulloch made lawsuit. considers whether an annuity, which is designed to provide him with an
legislative intent in enacting under the statute discussed in the
the announcement. Goodyear filed a motion for the statute.” To determine majority opinion. She cannot, income stream he can’t outlive, is appropriate for his situation.
National officers of the summary judgment – meaning intent, the majority explained, because Mary never entered Our final “life stages” investor is Charlie. He has recently retired,
Future Farmers of America the company asked the trial “we look to the language of upon Goodyear’s property. so his biggest concern is making sure he doesn’t outlive his financial
were guests of the new Idea court to issue a ruling on the the statute and the purpose that Whether her claim has resources. Therefore, he may need to consider a variety of moves.
Farm Equipment Company case without a trial. Goodyear is to be accomplished by the merit is not for me to decide. For starters, he should determine when to start taking Social Security
in Coldwater on February 16, based its motion on an Ohio statute,” and “when its meaning She may have a claim based and when to begin taking withdrawals from his IRA and 401(k) plans.
n 1961. The six National FFA statute which states that is clear and unambiguous,” we on a different section of the [For a traditional IRA and a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored plan,
officers are on an extensive tour premises owners are “not liable apply the statute “as written.” asbestos-related statutes, which,
d of the east and midwest, visiting for any injury to any individual
Charlie, like all investors, must start taking withdrawals no later than
Therefore, because Mary’s in certain circumstances, allow age 70½.] After deciding when to start taking withdrawals from his
business, industry and other resulting from asbestos exposure exposure didn’t occur at a person exposed to asbestos retirement plans, he’ll also need to calculate how much he can afford to
e points of historic and cultural unless that individual’s alleged Goodyear’s property, our court through living with a person
exposure occurred while the concluded – by a five-to-one
take each year without emptying the accounts. Finally, he might need
r interest. who worked with asbestos to
to rebalance his overall investment portfolio to provide himself with
e The Gels Super Market on individual was at the premises vote – that the statute excludes file a claim. At the very least,
the corner of routes 118 and owner’s property.” Goodyear from any liability on Cheryl should have a chance to more income.
- Cheryl’s attorneys opposed this claim. establish the claim she is making For help in making the types of choices described above, you may
119 in St. Henry will have their
- grand opening this weekend. Goodyear’s motion and argued I cast the dissenting vote instead of the unprovable claim want to work with a financial professional, but in any case, you need
The super market, owned by that the statute applies only to because the law says that it that the majority insists she is to be prepared to take the right steps, at the right times, to enjoy the
e Jerry Gels, has recently been premises-liability claims and applies to all “asbestos claims making. retirement lifestyle you’ve envisioned.
ut granted an IGA franchise and therefore it should not prevent
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his life struggle with tourette
Syndrome. Symptoms of the
disease started to manifest in
early elementary and got
progressively worse through
junior high. this was in the
blems?
1960’s when little was understood
about neurological illness and
many complaints were simply
pegged as emotional problems.
it was suggested that Frank be
institutionalized with the belief
that his symptoms stemmed
from a mental illness. But his
mother always believed in him
and knew he wasn’t “crazy”.
his parents were willing to
move heaven and earth to find
out what was wrong with their
child. Being from a small rural
community, resources were
limited and they traveled great
distances in search of a cure---
or at least a diagnosis. in those
days, no one had even heard
of tourette Syndrome. opinions
varied and they were torn as to
who to believe. their parenting
rottenpractices were questioned,
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“Gilles de la tourette Syndrome”.
he was eighteen years old at the
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find answers for himself and
others about this strange and
misunderstood disease.
Frank writes of a few
appalling incidents where he was
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mocked by fellow classmates
and members of the community.
yet he is kind enough not to
reveal names. But along with
the cruelty came the defense by
those who befriended him and
stayed by his side. these names
he makes public. the assistance
and acts of kindness that he
received from loyal friends and
total strangers probably saved
his life.
to this day, Frank continues
to fight his demons. Medications
that are working will sometimes
stop giving him the relief he so
deserves. But he has decided
to live one day at a time,
trusting that eventually a cure
will be found. Frank Bonifas
is an inspiration and should be
considered a hero to anyone
struggling with a debilitating
illness. he did not give in or
give up. he has been blessed
with angels who have come to
his aid and offered assistance.
But he has done this himself--
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gotten to know this remarkable
man. if you are only going to
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calico café. in throughout the year. this citizen of the year winner, Frank area chambers. niekamp-urwin
homan introduced current includes a float in the Coldwater Bonifas. Wendel then presented informed the members of the
officers and trustees, followed community Parade and a shop the last award to liz Schindler following dates:
by a treasurer’s report from Dan local christmas Promotion. this for Volunteer of the year. • “Ring in Spring” shop
Broering and a Secretary’s report was then followed by the mayor’s Officers for the new year are: local promotion for march
from mandy Wendel. Wendel address. President lisa niekamp-urwin of 31-April 3
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the year. award winners for community Vice President troy Steinbrunner – Sunday, September 18
A by-law revision was improvement. Announcements of winners
this year’s of Accutech Films, Secretary Deb
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and was voted on by the group; owned and operated by chris treasurer Dan Broering of the raffle concluded the evening.
news from rockford
The next meeting of the Shanes the lighthouse Fellowship church recently purchased new uniforms A. Shaffer on monday, march 7 at
crossing historical Society will brings a thirty year musical resume for high school band members. to 7 p.m. library hours are monday
be February 24, at 7:30 p.m. at which includes performances on make room for the new ones, the through Thursday from 10:30 a.m.
the museum in rockford on east radio and television and 30 written Boosters will make available the to 7:30 p.m., Friday from 10:30 to
columbia Street. the speaker for songs. Doors open at 6 p.m.; the chance to purchase the old ones 5:30 and Saturday from 10:30 to
the evening will be Jim Bowsher performance starts at 7. A free-will which date back to 1967. they will 1:30. The library is still operating
of Wapakoneta. Bowsher will offering is accepted. For information be on sale February 26, from 11 a.m. with reduced funding and with
be speaking on a local historical about this event or any other at to 1 p.m. in the school community approximately 25 fewer staff hours
topic and will also be showing the rockford Belle located at 135 room. complete uniforms will be than in July 2009. information about
artifacts from his many collections.
market Street, contact tom rogers sold on a first come/first served basis upcoming events and access to the
“the public is welcome to attend at 567-664-9993. for $10, and any individual pieces on-line catalog is always available
all our meetings,” encouraged rockford resident len Archibald left will be sold “as is” afterwards. at the library’s website at www.
historical society president norm will direct the first-ever Van Village clerk lisa Kuhn reports rockford.lib.oh.us.
Vantilburg. Wert independent Film Festival that the Village of rockford has new horizons community
Mercer County’s bona fide scheduled for July 7 through 10 an open council seat. if interested, Church’s current six-week sermon
Soggy rockford Belle Boys, chain at the niswonger Performing Arts please call the village office at 419- series entitled “learning to hear
gang lookalikes called the Soggy center in Van Wert. Submissions 363-3032, ext. 1, to leave your name God’s Voice” is underway. Sermon
Bottom Boys from the film “O to the festival will be accepted from and phone number. this seat will titles and dates still upcoming
Brother, Where Art thou?”, will now through may 7. Archibald be appointed for the remainder of are “Slowing Down” – February
make their first public appearance is no stranger to the business of the year. 20, “recognizing true Safety” –
at the rockford Belle Saturday movies. last year he premiered his this Saturday the Parkway February 27 and “Becoming one
evening. Donning fake beards and award-winning debut feature film high school solo and ensemble With God” – march 6. Worship
toothy grins, the Soggy rockford “Beating Traffic” to the public on adjudicated events are being held times are 9:30 and 11:00 a.m. For
Belle Boys reflect the dimwitted three separate screenings. he has at St. Marys; the junior Band/Choir more information about the sermon
actors depicted from the Depression- now set his sights on this more Festival concert will be held at series, please call 419-363-2064.
era film. People who come to ambitious goal that will give Wapakoneta middle School at 3 new horizons’ pastor is marvin
the show can expect an evening filmmakers around the country and p.m. Schwartz.
of humor along with old-time around the world a chance to exhibit the rockford carnegie library if anyone has news from the
gospel, blues, and country music their work. For more information, will be closed February 21 in honor rockford area they would like to
performed by Jess King & country contact the center at www.vwiff.org of President’s Day. upcoming see published in this column, please
Gospel. Singer and songwriter tony or see VWiFF through Facebook events include a book discussion contact Gretchen Bollenbacher at
richmond of celina will be opening and twitter. on “the Guernsey literary and 419-363-2692 or email fgboll@
for the event. richmond ministers at Parkway music Boosters Potato Peel Pie Society” by mary watchtv.net.
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experience the wily brothers
from the film, “O Brother,
Where Art Thou?” through
Mercer County’s bona fide
Soggy Rockford Belle Boys.
The chain gang lookalikes
will make their first public
appearance at The Rockford
Belle on February 19 at 7
p.m. Doors open at 6 PM.
Singer and songwriter Tony
Richmond of Celina will be
opening for the event. The
public is welcome to attend
performances located at 135
Market Street, Rockford. A
free-will offering is accepted.
Listeners can expect an
News from Saint Henry
Eighth Annual Girls Night
Out event at Romer’s Catering
will be held February 19. Doors
open at 5 p.m. Dinner at 6:30
p.m. Fashion show by Youniques
Boutique and Mommy and Me,
Makeovers by INVU and “laugh
for the health of it” by Cea
Cohen Elliot. Tickets are $25.
Proceeds benefit The Kirsten
Schlarman Foundation which
helps area families in hardship.
To purchase tickets contact Amy
Schlarman at 937-338-5925, or
Romer’s Catering at 419-678-
8482.
The Sons of the American
Legion will be providing a
breakfast on February 20 from
8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at the St.
Henry American Legion Hall.
Sausage, ham, turkey, biscuits
and gravy, eggs, pancakes, etc.,
includes drink. $6 for adults and
12 & under is $3.
Parent meetings for
prospective pre-school and
kindergarten children for the
2011-2012 school year will
be held on February 22. The
preschool meeting will take
place in the elementary Activities
Center at 6 p.m. The kindergarten
parent meeting will take place
in the elementary gymnasium
at 7 p.m. Parents will need to
bring the child’s social security
number to the meetings. At the
pre-school meeting, we will be
accepting the registration form
and a $65 deposit in order to
hold your child’s place in the
pre-school program. Parents
will have an opportunity to sign
up for the Early I.D. Screening
at the meeting, which will be
held on March 25.
There will be an American Red
Cross Blood Drive sponsored by
the St. Henry American Legion
Auxiliary on February 23, at
the St. Henry American Legion
Hall, from 12:30 - 6:30 p.m.
The St. Henry Community
Garage Sales will be held April 7
- 9. All ads and money need to be
received by March 29. Email ads
or questions to shgaragesales@
gmail.com. There is a $5
advertising fee to be included
on map. Proceeds to benefit the
Missions. For more information
or to be on “the map” contact:
Kristy Schulze 491-678-8616,
Marie Stahl 419-678-8178, Trish
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Gary Hinkle of Jess King
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fake beards and toothy grins,
the members reflect the
dimwitted actors depicted
from the Depression-era film.
A command performance
of the runaway hit ‘’Man of
Constant Sorrow’’ will be
performed along with many
other special songs from the
production.
Evers 419-678-4094.
Middle School/High School
Choir spring concerts are
scheduled for May 9 in the High
School Commons. Sixth grade
musical at 7 p.m. High School
and Middle School Choirs at
8 p.m. Arts Festival which
displays artwork by middle and
high school students will be
shown from 7 - 9 p.m. in the
gym.
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Feburary 17, 2011 • Page 5
fort notes
by Betty Lou Denney/Hall
What’s Happening thouGht For the
around the Fort… WEEK: A good friend men-
tioned the other day how
St. Peter’s Neurological strange it is that we believe
Center’s winning number every word we read in a
for last week was 797 won newspaper or magazine but
we question what we read in
by Chad Brubaker from
the Bible.
Mansfield. The center was
closed for three days due to the
bad weather. You can recycle until neXt WeeK
REMEMBER: Be happy,
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to the Neurological Center. ber that there is a miracle out
There is a box outside the cen- there that can change your
ter so they can be dropped off life.
at any time. Please don’t place
outside the box.
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Island Teriyaki Tiki
- Janet
Chicken Bites
What You Need
1 tsp toasted sesame oil seasoned rice vinegar, carrots, orange
1/2 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut bell pepper, garlic and sriracha hot
into 1/4-inch pieces sauce. Simmer uncovered about 5
1/4 c medium green onions, finely diced mins, stirring occasionally, until sauce
1/4 c Asian sweet chili sauce is thickened and chicken is no longer
1 tbsp island teriyaki sauce pink in center. Remove from heat.
1 tbsp pineapple preserves • Unroll dough into 4 rectangles. Cut
2 tsp balsamic seasoned rice vinegar each rectangle into quarters by making
1/3 c finely shredded carrots another diagonal cut in addition to
1/3 c finely diced orange bell pepper the perforation, to make a total of 16
1 tsp minced garlic triangles.
1 tsp sriracha hot sauce • Press largest part of each dough
1 can (8oz) refrigerated crescent dinner triangle in bottom and up side of
rolls muffin cup, leaving triangle points
2 tsp black sesame seeds extending over cup. Fill each cup with
1 c sweet and sour sauce, for dipping about 1 tbsp chicken mixture. For each
cup, slightly stretch points of triangles
Directions
• Heat oven to 375°F. Lightly spray to make longer; twist points together
16 mini muffin cups with non-stick
cooking spray.
and place on top of filling.
• Spray shaped rolls lightly with cooking
• In 12-inch non-stick skillet, heat oil spray; sprinkle with black sesame
over medium heat. Add chicken and seeds. Bake 11-19 mins or until golden
onions; cook 3 mins, stirring frequently. brown. Carefully remove to serving
• Reduce heat to medium-low; stir in plate. Cool 5 minutes before serving.
Asian sweet chili sauce, Island Teriyaki Serve with sweet and sour sauce for
sauce, pineapple preserves, balsamic dipping. Serves 16.
Submitted by: Jeanette Nelson, Sophia, WV (Pop. 1,924)
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County girls basketball
Teams start preparations
for tourney time
Girls basketball teams
around Mercer County will
start sectional tournament
action next week with the
hopes of reaching three sep-
arate district tournaments
available to county squads.
In Division II, Celina will
take part in the Division II
sectional at Spencerville High
School.
The lady Bulldogs (10-8)
will play Wapakoneta (10-8)
on Wednesday in the second
game of the evening. Celina
hopes to avenge a 54-48 loss
to the Redskins on January 6.
Top-seeded St. Marys
(16-2) and Ottawa Glandorf
(6-12) battle in the opener
that evening. Celina fell to
the lady Roughriders 53-40
on January 13 and defeat-
ed the lady Titans 35-32 on
December 9.
If the Bulldogs can
advance, they will move on
to the district tournament
at Paulding where they will
most likely face Toledo
Rogers (14-3).
the bottom half of the
district will most likely be
either Lima Bath (14-3) or
Lima Shawnee (16-3) against
Wauseon (12-7), Bryan (11-
8) or Napoleon (16-2).
In Division IV, area teams
will battle to take part in the
district tournament at Van
Wert.
Marion Local (10-8) opens
sectional action at Wapakoneta
against Ridgemont (2-9) with
the winner returning to play
Minster (17-2). The other half
of the sectional includes St.
Henry (6-13) against New
Bremen (5-12) with the vic-
tor taking on New Knoxville
(13-5).
the Flyers fell to minster
49-41 back on December 8
and do not play the Golden
Gophers in the regular sea-
son. The lady Redskins beat
the Cardinals 51-29 in the
regular season but lost to the
lady Rangers 42-19.
Sectional winners at Lima
Bowling Results
Boys Varsity
Parkway vs. Minster
Van Wert vs. Ansonia
Versailles vs. Mississinawa Valley
St. Henry vs. LCC
St. Marys vs. Celina
Coldwater vs. Marion Local
Wapakoneta vs. Ft. Recovery
Ottawa-Glandorf vs. New Bremen
Boys top 5 games
Austin Bracy, LCC
Matt Hermiller, Ottawa-Glandorf
Austin Krites, Wapakoneta
Nick Noggler, Ft. Recovery
Alex Seitz, Coldwater
Girls Varsity
St. Marys vs. Wapakoneta
Versailles vs. St. Henry
Mississinawa Valley vs. Minster
Marion Local vs. Ansonia
Van Wert vs. Parkway
Coldwater vs. LCC
Girls top 5 games
Emily Bruns, Coldwater
Alison Anselman, St. Marys
Jenna Wenning, Coldwater
Jayna Clemens, LCC
Meghan Stout, St. Henry
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Sports
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Boys Basketball
OFF THE WALL Bulldogs look to take
We are not in Ohio anymore
Observations ... by John Bruns
step towards WBL title
Celina heads into week to Sidney Lehman (7-9) in a
Bath also feed into the district A little distance often helps one get a different perspec- eight of the Western Buckeye non-league game on Tuesday,
at Van Wert. Those teams tive on things. A working knowledge of Ohio State football
League schedule in control February 22.
include Allen East (7-12), and at least one more article of clothing with the OSU of its own destiny of a cham- In the Midwest Athletic
Waynesfield Goshen (15-3), trademark is almost a legal requirement if you reside within pionship as the Bulldogs are Conference this week, league-
Lima Perry (3-15), Upper the borders of O-H-I-O. Many of our residents take their tied atop the standings with leading New Knoxville (14-
Scioto Valley (13-4), Hardin loyalty several steps farther. They decorate their vehicles Ottawa Glandorf. 3, 6-1) hosts second place
Northern (7-12) and Ada and homes in versions of scarlet and gray. Apparently, The green and white hit Versailles (13-4, 5-2) on
(4-14). there is no mismatch between Ohio State and some No the road this week with a Friday. Delphos St. John’s,
the best opportunity for Name University that would not cause them to pay scalper contest at Lima Bath (8-9, which is also 5-2 in league
an area team to advance to the prices to see the third stringers by the third quarter. Even an 3-4) before traveling to Lima play, welcomes in Fort
district tournament appears occasional cynic such as myself plans my Saturday schedule Central Catholic (15-2) for a Recovery (9-8, 3-4) while
to be in Division III where around Buckeye football telecast times. My drawer is also non-league game on Saturday. the Cavaliers (2-5 MAC) are
Coldwater (8-9) and Fort stuffed with scarlet and gray sweatshirts. Celina is currently 15-2 over- at county rival marion local
Recovery (16-2) each got We may be somewhat fanatical about our OSU Buckeyes, all and 6-1 in the conference. (11-7, 4-3).
byes to the sectional cham- but the Bride and I returned several days ago from a busi- Ottawa Glandorf is also The other two MAC games
pionships. ness-vacation trip to the Savannah, Georgia, area and saw 6-1 in league play but 12-6 are Parkway (5-13, 0-7) at
The lady Cavaliers await an interesting news article. It was February 5, 2011, and overall as the titans have a New Bremen (6-11, 3-4) and
the winner of Paulding crisis in Egypt was ongoing, but the headline story on the tough game at Van Wert (14- Minster (13-4, 4-3) visits St.
(7-11) and Lima Central front page of the Savannah Morning Times was, “Georgia’s 3, 4-3) on Friday. Other WBL Henry (8-8, 3-4).
Catholic (12-6) for the right Uga VIII dies.” Uga and his predecessors were treated as action this week includes non-conference contests
to move on to the districts. royalty in the state of Georgia, despite the fact that they were Defiance (13-4, 5-2) at Elida on Saturday will have St.
Coldwater defeated LCC dogs. Uga I, through Uga VIII, have been laid to rest in a (11-7, 4-3) while Kenton (11- Henry hosting Eaton (8-8),
48-46 on January 8 while special mausoleum in the southwest corner of the University 7, 2-5) travels to Wapakoneta Fort Recovery welcomes in
the Thunderbirds got past the of Georgia football stadium. (3-13, 1-6) and Lima Shawnee Mississinawa Valley (7-7) and
Panthers 57-44 on January Uga VIII had the shortest reign of all Ugas. He reigned (6-11, 2-5) visits St. Marys New Bremen at Spencerville
27. for only six games this fall with a 4 and 2 record before (8-9, 2-5). (10-7).
Awaiting the winner of suffering the effects of cancer. All Ugas have been a direct Non league games on On Monday, Mississinawa
the Coldwater-LCC-Paulding descendant of Uga I, who was born December 2, 1955, and Saturday involving WBL Valley makes it second trip
sectional championship will roamed the sideline through the 1966 season. The patriarch squads include Defiance at to mercer county in three
be either Evergreen (16-2) or had longevity, but “his” record was 53-48-6. This won-lost Rossford (3-14), Delphos St. days as it visits St. Henry
Archbold (15-4). The Vikings ratio probably got a few coaches fired in Georgia, but the John’s (7-10) at Lima Bath while New Knoxville will
and Blue Streaks were co- reigns of Uga I and all his descendents have been interrupted and Wapakoneta at Coldwater host lima temple christian
only by ill health or death, not firings. Won - loss records (4-13). St. Marys also travels (10-7) on Tuesday.
champions of the Northwest
are duly maintained and recorded for each monarch.
Ohio Athletic League with
At publication time, no formal ceremony for Uga VIII
Evergreen winning the first had been announced, but in the city of Savannah, the Fox
meeting 55-40 on December and Weeks Funeral Directors will have a memorial registry
10. for Uga VIII at two different chapels in the city.
Fort recovery also Perhaps by some standard, we Buckeyes are rather con-
received a first round bye at servative Midwesterners.
Van Wert as the lady Indians
will play either Parkway Sub and Burrito Sale
(2-16) or Fairview (4-14). The Coldwater Band Booster Spring Sub and Burrito Sale
the lady indians rolled to a is going on till February 25. Pick-up will be March 26 in the
94-34 win over the Panthers Auditeria. To place an order contact any band member or
in the first meeting. Susan Moorman @ 419-678-3211.
Tinora (17-2) appears to be
the other favorite to reach the
district tournament as the lady
rams only losses have been
Pinochle Results
to state ranked Wayne Trace Coldwater League K of C League
1. V Muhlenkamp/D Schwartz 64 44
and Holgate. The Rams first 2. P Wynk/K Eyink/V Wynk 60 48 1. J Kleinhenz/J Niekamp 59 31
play Swanton (5-14) in the 3. D Siefring/R Stachler 60 48 2. V Schulze/D Thieman 56 34
sectional and, with a win over 5. L Stammen/J Stammen
4. S Wilker/M Wilker 60 48 3. R Evers/S Jutte 54 36
60 48
the Bulldogs, would advance 6. J Steinke/H Hartings 59 49 4. L Wuebker/J Wuebker 53 37
to battle Patrick Henry (9-8) 7. R Wellman/E Muhlenkamp
8. J Knapke/G Stelzer
59 49 5. G Thieman/D Schmit
58 50 6. P Backs/A Kaup
52 38
52 38
or Delta (9-9). 9. G Koesters/M Steinbrunner 56 52 7. E Dues/T Lefeld 50 40
All girls district semi- 10. R Bonifas/Jim Broeker 56 52 8. R Rindler/S Poling 48 42
final games will take place 12. W Wolters/J Shane
11. D Elking/L Kessen 55 53 9. L Braun/B Lefeld
55 53 10. J Dippold/K Leugers
45 45
on March 3 with the district 13. G Stammen/R Heyne 53 55
45 45
championship on March 5. 14. D Ahlers/G Braun/J Bruns 53 55 11. P Elking/F Schwartz
12. P Abels/B Rutschilling
45 45
44 46
15. D Dues/C Woeste 53 55
16. O Wendel/N Hoying 53 55 13. M Bruns/B Mueller 41 49
17. R Kremer/E Wuebbeling 52 56 14. M Bruening/T Liette 40 50
18. A Post/Joe Overman
19. E Thomas/K Selhorst
20. S Wourms/J Weigel/T Stammen
52
51
51
56
57
57
15. D Huelsman/J Mescher
16. J Niekamp/P Niekamp
17. J May/K Kunkler
40
38
38
50
52
52
21. G Bruns/S Evers 50 58
22. S Ritchie/M Homan 49 59 18. A Albers/D Schulze 35 55
2499 2360 23. W Bruns/John Penno 40 68 19. R Clune/B Uhlenhake 34 56
2768 2107 24. E Speck/O Schwieterman 37 71 20. M Hein/D Kaup 31 59
2854 2650
2815 2391
2605 2581
2704 2427
3026 2485
2747 2455
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2552 2449
2523 2207
2268 2137
HULL BROTHERS
2045 1918
2186 2084
2825 2026
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area obituaries
Ernest J. Heitkamp, 85, Coldwater, died at 10:35 p.m. on
February 9, at Heritage Manor, Minster.
He was born August 30, 1925, in Bowling Green, to the
late Anthony and Rose (Fullenkamp) Heitkamp.
He was married May 13, 1950, to Rose Prenger and she
preceded him in death October 1, 2006.
He is survived by two daughters and spouses, Gayle
Heitkamp and Don Hemmelgarn, London, Ohio, and Peg and
Jim Schmiesing, Minster; a son and spouse, Mark and Beth
Heitkamp, Cincinnati; a son-in-law, Dan Golden, Flower
Mound, Texas; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren;
two sisters, Linda Wenning, Coldwater, and Rosemary
Lehman, Dayton; a sister and spouse, Mary and Paul Sudhoff,
Madison, Indiana; a brother, Eugene Heitkamp, Chickasaw;
two brothers and spouses, Arnold and Nancy Heitkamp, New
Bremen, and Gilbert and Marilyn Heitkamp, Tipp City; a
sister-in-law, Luella Heitkamp, Ludlow Falls, Ohio; and a
brother-in-law, Harold Staugler, Dayton.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Elaine Golden,
sisters, Annette Haley, Celesta Staugler and Mary Louise
Heitkamp, a brother, Ken Heitkamp, and brothers-in-law,
Russell Haley, Frances Wenning and Gene Lehman.
He had worked for DP & L for over 30 years. He was a
member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, and the
Chickasaw V.F.W. He was a veteran of World War II serving
in the US Navy.
Mass of Christian Burial was held February 14, at Holy
Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater. Burial followed in St.
Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater. Condolences may be left at
hogenkampfh.com.
Rita A. Siegrist, 90, Coldwater, died February 11, at
Briarwood Village.
She was born October 7, 1920, in Coldwater, to the late
Michael and Kathryn (Mescher) Lefeld.
She was married October 5, 1940, to Ralph Siegrist in
Montezuma, and he preceded her in death November 23,
2001.
She is survived by two sons and spouses, Earl and Marlene
Siegrist and Roger and Jean Siegrist, both of Coldwater; a
son-in-law and spouse, Jerry and Vi Pleiman, Vandalia; four
grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three sisters, Betty
Hess, Brock, Ann Hohl, New Carlisle, and Vera Bolheimer,
West Milton; and a brother-in-law, Fred Topp, St. Henry.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jeannette
Pleiman and siblings, Hilda Topp, Isadore Steinke Sr.,
Francetta Lefeld, Marie Bryan, Louella Collins, John Steinke
and Kay Figel.
She was a member of St. Aloysius Catholic Church,
Carthagena, and its Ladies Sodality.
Mass of Christian Burial was held February 15, at St.
Aloysius Catholic Church, Carthagena. Burial followed in St.
Aloysius Cemetery, Carthagena. Condolences may be left at
hogenkampfh.com.
Judith A. Waterman, 76, Celina, died February 14, at the
Celina Manor Nursing Home, Celina.
She was born October 23, 1934, in Celina, to the late Lee
and Margaret (Mersman) Dabbelt.
She is survived by two sons and spouses, Steve and
Kimberly Waterman, Celina and Kip and Tina Waterman,
Mendon; a son, Bruce Waterman, Celina; seven grandchil-
dren, one great-grandson; a brother, Walter Dabbelt, Orlando,
Florida; and a sister, Diane Mains, Arlington, Virginia.
She graduated from Celina High School. She was a mem-
ber of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Celina, a
member of the Celina Moose Lodge and the Mercer County
Elks.
Private family services will be held at the convenience of
the family, with Fr. Ken Schnipke officiating. Condolences
may be made at LHDfuneralhome.com. Memorials may be
made to the Animal Protection League of Mercer County.
Joanne M. Heiby, 82, Celina, died at 11:09 a.m. February
12, at Celina Manor Nursing Home.
She was born December 27, 1928, in St. Marys, to the late
Engagement
Edward and Leota (Schaffer) Swartz. Mr. John
She was married November 5, 1949, to Floyd E. Heiby, Gast, Fort
and he survives in Celina. myers,
She is survived by a son and spouse, Richard and Beth Florida (for-
Heiby, Celina; a daughter, Kris Heiby, Celina; a daughter and merly of
spouse, Linda and Bruce Boley, Celina; six grandchildren; Coldwater)
one great-grandchild; a sister, Marilyn Poling, Worthington; is pleased
and a sister and spouse, Janet and Gerald Wiswasser, Muncie, to announce
Indiana. the engage-
She was a homemaker and a member of St. John Lutheran ment and
Church, Celina. approaching
Funeral services were held February 16, at St. John marriage of
Lutheran Church, Celina, with Rev. Rita Bair officiating. his daugh-
Burial followed at North Grove Cemetery. Memorial contri- ter, Brooke
butions may be directed to State of the Heart Hospice or the Gast to Peter
American Diabetes Association. Condolences may be left at Boyd, son of
www.ciscofuneralhome.com. Richard and
Joan Boyd,
Alvina Riethman, 88, Maria Stein, died at 6 p.m. on
February 12, at Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Minster. hobart,
Indiana.
She was born May 10, 1922, in Maria Stein, to the late
Clem and Clara (Homan) Brandewie. Brooke is
also the daughter of the late Jackie Gast.
She was married May 2, 1945, to Clarence Riethman and
he preceded her in death on September 1, 1990. The bride-elect is the President of Hype Group, St.
Petersburg, Florida.
She is survived by four daughters and spouses, Mary
and Harold Schmiesing, Sidney, Margie and Lee Ozbun, The prospective groom is the President of Boyd
Construction Company, St. Petersburg, Florida.
Columbus, Velma and Patrick Bulcher, Minnesota, and
Dorothy and Tom Gariety, Russia; two sons, John Riethman, The couple is planning a January 2012 wedding down-
town St. Petersburg.
Maria Stein, and Virgil Riethman, New Bremen; four
sons and spouses, Charles and Deb Riethman, Maria Stein,
Mark and Diane Riethman, Ft. Loramie, Harold and Vicki
Riethman, Havertown, Pennsylvania, and Dr. Joseph and area births
Cheryl Riethman, Schoolcraft, Michigan; two sisters-in-law,
Cecilia Eyink, St. Henry, and Marie Riethman, McCartyville;
a brother-in-law, Richard Harting, Dayton; 39 grandchildren
and 49 great-grandchildren. Baby Boy Werling
She was preceded in death by three grandchildren.
Ashley Hiestand and Michael Werling, Osgood, announce
She was a member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church,
the birth of a son, Henry Michael Werling, at 10:17 a.m. on
Maria Stein, St. Anne Ladies Sodality, and was a past choir
February 4 at Mercer Health. He weighed 7 pounds 6 1/2
member and Religion Teacher.
ounces and was 20 inches long.
Mass of Christian Burial was held February 16, at St. John
Maternal grandparents are Chad Hiestand, Rossburg, and
the Baptist Catholic Church, with Rev. Gene Schnipke offi-
Angela (Stammen) Gregory, Bradenton, Florida. Paternal
ciating. Burial followed in St. John Cemetery, Maria Stein.
grandparents are Scott Werling, St. Marys, and Eunice
Memorials may be directed to the Relic Chapel in Maria
Werling, Osgood. Maternal great-grandparents are Judy
Stein. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
Borders, Eaton, Jim Hiestand, Rossburg, and the late Anna
Helen C. Wimmers, 95, Centerville, died February 12, at Mae Stammen and the late Corneilus (Bud) Stammen.
St. Leonard’s Health and Rehabilitation Center. Paternal great-grandparents, Eugene and the late Joan
She was born December 13, 1915, in St. Henry, to the late Werling, Houston, and the late Vitalis and the late Verena
Ben and Rose (Boeckman) Wimmers. Grillot.
She is survived by a sister and spouse, Vera and Don
Winkeljohn, Celina; two sisters-in-law, Dolores Wimmers,
St. Henry, and Edna Wimmers, Dayton; a brother-in-law, Students at Immaculate Conception
John Cron, Celina; and numerous nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her brothers, Mark, Alfred,
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Victor, and Leo Wimmers and by sisters, Bernadette Wimmers,
Rose Cron, and Mary Budde.
She worked for many years for the federal government
before she graduated from the University of Dayton in 1959
and entered the Marianist Order of Sisters in San Antonio,
Texas, in 1960. She was the Assistant Director of UD’s first
resident facility for women, Marycrest Hall, and she later
returned to San Antonio to teach as a Marianist nun. After
she left the convent, she made her home in San Antonio where
she worked as a public school teacher for many years. She
relocated in 1996 to St. Leonard’s Center in Centerville.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held February 17, at
10:30 a.m. at St. Leonard Center Chapel, 8100 Clyo Road,
Centerville. Burial will be in St. Henry Catholic Cemetery,
St. Henry, at 1:30 p.m. Friends may call at St. Leonard Center Bonnie Wurst from the Auglaize and Mercer County
Chapel, Centerville, from 9:45 - 10:30 a.m. on February Solid Waste Management Districts recently presented
17. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made programs on reusing/recycling to the 3rd and 4th grad-
to the St. Leonard Benevolent Fund in Helen’s Memory. ers of Immaculate Conception School in Celina.
Arrangements are being handled by Hogenkamp Funeral Pictured: Collin Williams, Christian Swonger, and
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four year career, she recorded
eight first place finishes
in basketball, and four in
softball. She was named
Honorable Mention All-State
in girls’ softball in 1992 and
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her sophomore, junior, and
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volleyball. She was a member
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athletic scholarship for track.
She placed 8th at the NCAA
indoor track nationals in the
800 meter dash. She was the
Mid-American Conference
Champion in the 1500 meter
run. She earned four varsity
letters at BGSU and broke
seven indoor/outdoor track
records.
Lori Oberlitner, Class
senior seasons. Oberlitner
threw a perfect game on
May 11, 1991. In basketball,
she was named Special
Mention All State in 1993
and participated in the Nancy
Rehm Ohio Indiana All-Star
Classic. She was selected as
the Female Athlete of the
Year by the Daily Standard
in 1993. Oberlitner scored
502 points and averaged
21.8 points per game during
the 1992-93 season. During
the same season, she set the
school record by scoring
38 points in a game. She
attended Miami University
in Oxford, Ohio, where she
earned three varsity letters
in softball. She is still listed
among the career leaders in
Doubles and Runs Batted In
at Miami.
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the Year in the MAC. She
earned First Team All Ohio
in softball in 1998 and was
Second Team All Ohio in
1997. She was a member of
two state semi-finalist teams
and set eight school records
in softball. She threw two
no hitters and won nineteen
games in one season. She
attended Mount Vernon
Nazarene and earned nine
varsity letters. She earned
First Team All American
honors in volleyball and
Second Team All American
honors in softball. She set
school records for home runs
in a season and career home
runs at Mount Vernon. She
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easy transportation to the

Steve Delzeith found
an old Feed Sack with the
name of the united Grain
and milling co. when
they purchased Florence
Quinter’s home, at 251 e.
Kremer-hoying Street in St.
henry. Does anyone have
a photograph of the united
Grain and milling co. or
know its history?
At St. henry, the Farmers
Grain and milling company
built their elevator in
1910. the mill became the
Western ohio Grain and
milling company, followed
by the landman milling co.,
and then the united Grain
and milling co., which
landmark purchased in
December 1957.
the Fox and hess mill,
which stood on the west side
of the railroad tracks, was
built in 1901. Fox and hess
were the owners of the mill
until its sale to landmark,
about 1947-48. the mill
operated until 1958.
there is more to this
photograph than feed mills
and a railroad. historians
will study this photograph
and recognize the importance
of the feed mills being
constructed adjacent to the
railroads. this story is just
one small part of a larger
picture of local history, as
well as ohio, national and
international history.
As early as 1807, Senator
Worthington proposed
a resolution for the u.S.
congress for opening roads
and canals. Following the
War of 1812 with Great
Britain, the u.S. Government
wanted to develop the interior
of the united States. the
Government also needed
money, and they had land
to sell. transportation was
important to this development
of the interior. With this
same plan of development,
ethan Allen Brown was
elected Governor of ohio in
1818 on the canal Building
Platform.
in June 1819, edward
Tiffin, Surveyor General of
the united States, appointed
captain James riley, as
one of the surveyors to
survey northwestern ohio,
after the treaties with the
native Americans. the
survey was not only for land
sales, but also for finding
routes for canals across
ohio. in western ohio, a
route for the miami and erie
canal was established, for
interior transportation and
development. the m & e
canal construction between
cincinnati and toledo was
completed by 1845.
Feed mills grew up in
The Western Ohio Grain and Milling Company stood
on the east side of the Cincinnati Jackson and Mackinaw
Railroad at St. Henry. To the west of the tracks is the Fox
and Hess Mill.
communities which were
close to the canals. locally,
grain could go quickly to
the markets at Dayton and
cincinnati, and even to new
orleans, through the network
of waterways. Population
increased and commerce
grew, and the interior of our
nation prospered.
leaders and entrepreneurs
with ideas and vision saw
that railroads were faster,
and did not have to follow
the path of the waterways.
Soon railroads replaced the
canals for transportation, and
our nation again prospered.
three railroads crossed
mercer county in the 1880s.
communities with railroads
prospered. Feed mills were
constructed adjacent to the
railroads, for quick and
markets.
the arrival of the
railroads to mercer county’s
communities was a boon to
transportation for the grain
market, as well as being a
vehicle for purchasing and/
or selling farm equipment
and other business and
industrial products. roads,
canals, and railroads were
the result of the continued
cooperation of leaders,
who not only worked hard,
but also worked “smart,”
anticipating the future of
economic development.
yes, this one small
photograph reflects an
important era in the
agribusiness and industrial
history of our county, our
state, our nation, in addition
to the economic enterprise of
international trade.
[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.

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