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By: Betty Lou Denney/ from Reinhard Dairy now
Hall managed by his son, Pat.
The Thien Snipps singing George Stammen sang
group began their career in the Ansonia High School
in October of 1989. Fort Choir for three years while
Recovery was celebrating playing football for four
their 150th year and the years. George retired from
group was organized to Minster Machine in 2009 and
participate in the 1990 he and wife, April, live in
celebration. Jerry Reinhard Fort Recovery. George says
started the group out of his he enjoys singing with the
love for singing. The original Thien Snipps , playing golf,
Barber Shop style group cards and just tinkering
Hapner started with four singers:
Jerry Reinhard (lead), Forest
Yocum (Tenor), John Ranly
Sylvester Guggenbiller
has been with the Thien
Snipps since 1990 playing
Furniture & Video
Old Walmart Bldg. - Portland (Baritone), George Stammen the guitar and harmonica.
THERAPEDIC MATTRESS (Bass). He retired from the Body
SETS 1/2 PRICE There have been many Company after 30 plus years
changes to the group over and has been married to wife
Page 5 the years including members Alice (Barga) since 1958.
joining and leaving. The He plans to keep singing and Picture submitted by the Thien Snipps.
Barber Shop style lasted for working in his garden for The Thien Snipps, named after the barber shop in Fort Recovery, was formed by
two years until instruments many more years to come. Jerry Reinhard ( October of 1989) to perform at the 150th celebration at Fort Recovery
became part of the group. He lives outside of Fort in 1990. They proudly celebrate 20 years. They are left to right: George Stammen, Dan
They sing for almost any Recovery Diller, Norbert Schlecty, Cliff Hensel, David Eyink, Sylvester Guggenbiller and Jerry
occasion and perform for free Dan Diller joined the Reinhard.
will donations. The group Thien Snipps in August of
with childhood piano lessons Arcanum. the Thien Snipps. He has
gives from their donations 1991. He has been in the
and continued with learning Norb Schlecty grew up in taught his son to play and also
to non-profit organizations church choir since 1976.
to sing harmony in church. Rossburg and learned to play works with his grandchildren
throughout the year such as He worked at Hartwigs
In high school and college he the guitar when he was in his to learn music as well. He
the Fire Department, food Processing Plant for many
sang bass with an ensemble pre-teens. His mom played is retired from the Ohio
banks, needy families and years. He is now with
and the touring choir. He and helped him to learn the Department of Agriculture
various other charities. The International Paper. Dan is
learned 6-string guitar basics basics. Through the years he since last October. He lives
group meets to practice from Fort Recovery.
from a book and continues to tried to improve by watching in Rossburg.
almost every week and once Dave Eyink interest
play and sing occasionally at others. He played in the The Thien Snipps will
a year they thank their wives in music began when he
church. He got his first bass Ansonia High School choir be recording their first CD
for their patience with a participated in his father’s
guitar eight years ago and for some school programs this month. They will be
dinner out. band called Eyink Band. He
has played with a church and after school just for recording at Refaze Studio
Jerry started his singing learned to play guitar when
band ever since. He is retired pastime. He sang in the in Kettering, Ohio and
career while in elementary in school. He is retired from
from federal civil service Rossburg Church choir while will have only 100 CDs
school. At age sixteen he Minster Machine. Currently,
as a Management Analyst growing up and continues to available. Anyone interested
joined the St. Joe Church he works with his wife in real
Page3 in the Man Power office this day. In the year 2000 a in a CD should contact a
Choir and continues to estate representing Remax
of HQ Air Force Material friend named Dan Estridge group member. The group
sing with the Mary Help Realty in Celina. He lives in
Command at WPAFB. He asked him to play in a band, currently has 47 bookings for
of Christian church choir. Celina.
is married to Dr. Margaret which eventually became the this year. Anyone who would
For eight years Jerry sang Cliff Hensel plays bass
Hensel who was a family “Buckeye Boys” from New like to have them sing for an
in the Union City Four guitar and sings baritone and
practitioner in Arcanum and Weston, Ohio. The group event should contact either
Seasons Barber Shop Chorus sometimes lead for the Thien
now Medical Director at the played until Dan passed Jerry Reinhard at 419-375-
and he continues with the Snipps since joining in Feb.
Brethren Retirement Center away. While in the “Buckeye 2377 or George Stammen at
Thien Snipps. He is retired of 2009. His training began

Local vineyards are family affair


in Greenville. He lives in Boys” he was asked to join 419-375-4475

By: Betty Lou Denney/Hall her favorite wine is not a type that in the vineyard. The boys know Chambourcin. Different types of

Ray’s Mercer County has only two


families that grow grapes for the
Versailles Winery. Good neigh-
can be produced in this area.
Both families agree that one of
the reasons for choosing the vine-
how to use the meter that tests
for sweetness and the sweetness
determines the time for harvest-
grapes can be grown next to each
other without a problem of cross
pollination. Joe has made his
REFRIGERATION, INC. bors, Tom and Theresa Lochtefeld yards as a hobby was that unlike ing. More experienced growers own version of a sprayer to keep
•HEATING Coldwater, Ohio and Joe and Kim Knapke, of some of the other agriculture ven- can simply tell the time for har- the insects under control. Kim
Union City Road south of Ft. comments that they would like
•AIR CONDITIONING
•GEOTHERMAL 419-678-8711 tures it allows them time to get vest by tasting. Joe says until he
•APPLIANCES Recovery, started their vineyards away. A tremendous amount of gets more experienced he will be to eventually be able to go all
as a hobby. The Lochtefeld’s have work is necessary for planting, using the meter. Perhaps the chil- organic in their grape produc-
three acres in grape production harvesting, spraying, and pruning, dren will be the first to perfect the tion.
and the Knapke’s have two acres. but they still have their own time tasting technique as they all enjoy Joe said that grapes can be
The Knapkes wanted to teach and can leave home for one of eating the grapes. The family dog, started by taking a clipping of a
their children the values of hard their favorite activities, camping. Fredrica, also helps in the vine- trimmed vine and placing in a
work, commitment, and generos- The Loctefeld’s adult children Joe and Kim Knapke yard by runnning free through the pot of soil. The vines are trimmed
ity that they learned through farm- are no longer in the area to be able 44 rows of grapes that are 370 through the year to make a cur-
showing off a perfect clump
ing. Joe had farming in his blood to help in the vineyards, but they feet long. She helps to keep out tain effect. All shoots coming
but he knows how expensive and did make a contribution by mak- of grapes to be harvested the deer and raccoons that could from around the bottom of the
difficult it can be to get started. ing a harvest wagon for their par- the week after Labor Day. be a threat to the grapes. Birds plants are also kept trimmed
Page 5 When he saw his good friends ents. Previously, the Loctefelds The Knapke’s have two can also be a problem when the away to help the vines produce to
and neighbors, the Lochtefelds, harvested grapes by pulling a little acres planted in grapes. grapes get ripe. They are kept their fullest. The ground around
were growing grapes for the red wagon through the rows, hand the Lochtefelds. The two fami- away by a device that emits a very the rows are kept weed free by
Subscribe to Versailles Winery, he went to cutting the grapes from the vines, lies always work together sharing loud noise. mulching and use of Roundup.
them for advice. The Knapkes and placing them in tubs pro- ideas and equipment. The Lochtefelds started their The Winery at Versailles is
THE MERCER also did their own research for vided by the winery. The grapes The Lochtefeld’s started their vineyard with the white grape located just outside of the village
COUNTY CHRONICLE about a year before starting their are still hand picked at harvest hobby vineyard about five years varieties of Seyvel Blanc and of Versailles in Darke County.
own vineyard. time, but the new wagon makes ago when Tom heard about the Traminette. They later added They have three acres of vineyards
Ph. 419-678-2324 The Knapke’s home has a the job easier. Tom and Theresa Versailles Winery. Now the first Chambourcin, a red grape vari- between fields of corn, beans and
beautiful view overlooking well picked four tons of grapes from thing you notice when you drive ety. hay. Visitors to the winery can
kept rows of different varieties of their three acre vineyard this year. by the Knapke’s and Lochtefeld’s The Knapkes grow a different view the vineyards and taste the
Page 7 grapes. The types of grapes that After grapes are picked they must homes is large hills of grapes. The variety which they harvest a little 25 different wines. The Winery at
can be grown in an area depend be kept at a cool 50 degrees until reason the grapes are on a hill later. This is the first year for them Versailles produces many wines
on the soil type and climate. The they can be hauled to the winery. is because they need a slope for to harvest their grapes because from Cabernet to Port and also
type of wine that is produced The grapes are stored in a build- well-drained soil. they had to remove the young provides supplies for homemade
is not known until the grapes ing that Tom installed with a The Knapke children, seven grapes that grew the first and wine making. Gift baskets are
arrive at the winery. Several fac- cooling system from a chicken year old twin boys Isaac and second year so the vines could available and wine tasting events
tors, including sweetness, deter- house. The Knapkes are work- Henry, five year old Abigail, four become stronger. Their variet- are scheduled throughout the
mine the type of wine that can be ing on a cooler of their own but year old Allison and two year old ies are a Vidal Blanc, French year. Visit their website at www.
made. Unfortunately, Kim says for this year they shared with Oliva all play and learn to work American Hybrid and the Red wineryatversailles.com.

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Kremer’s Store featured in local history book
By Joyce L. Alig, Huckster Wagon throughout Poultry Truck, as well as
CHATT GUN Mercer County Historian the rural area, making goods poultry and eggs, which
SHOP Kremer’s Store, located easily available to farmers Tom bought during the
8970 State Route 49 • 419-942-GUNS at 5541 St. Rt. 49, at Saint and their families. week. Tom said that he
Anthony of Padua was At the new Store, they would buy thousands of
owned by Tom Kremer sold lawn mowers, a chickens a week, from the
Page 12 and Bill Zehringer, and is complete line of hardware, local farmers. He would
included in the new local and a complete line of IGA put 25 chickens in a coop.
history book, “Passport Groceries. Tom also was the Tom could haul 40 coops,
Kremer’s Store served as the downtown business to Mercer County Ohio Chief Meat Cutter, whereby with 25 chickens in each
center of Saint Anthony of Padua, 1956 – 1985. History: Washington they cut fresh meat for sale coop, in his Chevy Truck.
Township, Bethel Corners, at this Store. This Store also Tom drove to Fort Wayne,
Sheriff warns of area scam Erastus, Macedon, Saint
Anthony of Padua, and
had sold Sohio Gasoline.
They sold spark plugs, fan
to Sherman & White to
deliver chickens. He drove
Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Grey and Mercer County Wabash City. belts, batteries, tires, etc. to Piqua, to McKinleys
Juvenile-Probate Judge Mary Pat Zitter announced today Tom Kremer opened They also provided garage who bought live chickens.
a scam taking place in Mercer County. Individuals are Kremer’s Store, at the services, e.g. Tom would He drove chickens to Bill
Southeast Corner of State fix a flat tire. When the tires Ridanuer at Versailles; Bill

JUTTE’S
calling victims indicating they are from the Mercer County Route 49 and Saint Anthony had inner tubes, Tom would shipped the live chickens
Probate Court, and asking people for their spouse’s date of Road, in 1956, when fix the flat tires. Sometimes, in coops on Railroad Cars
birth and social security number, as well as asking them Lawrence Kremer’s Store Tom fixed 30 or 40 or 50 to New York. Sometimes,
to call a 1-800 phone number. It should be noted that was closed. Bill Zehringer, flat tires a week. Tom would also buy and
3 Miles North of Fort Recovery, Ohio on Rte. 49
the Court NEVER contacts people and requests personal Tom’s brother-in-law, was A big barn on Saint sell ducks, but he never
9AM-7PM DAILY • 419-375-2304 information over the phone. Anyone who receives such a partner in this new store, Anthony Road, just east of bought turkeys. Tom closed
See Our Ad, Page 2 a call is encouraged to report the incident to the Mercer until his death in 1977. the Kremer Store, stored the chicken business about
County Sheriff’s Office at 419-586-7724. Bill Zehringer drove the the Huckster Wagon, the 1975.

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area obituaries
Nicholas Leo Franck
September 7, 2000 - September 23, 2010 Area Precious Blood
Sister celebrates 75
nicholas leo Franck, 10, Saint
henry, ohio, died on thursday,
September 23, 2010, at mercer
Martha M. Deitsch
March 14, 1915 - September 21, 2010
health hospital, coldwater, ohio.
he was born on September years of religious life
7, 2000, in coldwater, ohio, to DAyton— Sister
martha m. Deitsch, 95, Douglas and Sarah (Kunkler)
coldwater, ohio, died at 10:30 p.m. Armella Schoenlein, a
Franck, whom survive in Saint former montezuma and
on tuesday, September 21, 2010, henry, ohio.
at the mercer health hospital, coldwater resident, is
He is survived by five brothers, celebrating 75 years as a
coldwater, ohio. Bradley, Alex, Ben, Adam and
She was born on march 14, Sister of the Precious Blood
Daniel, all at home; and three this year. A congregational
1915, in rockford, ohio, to the sisters, Janel, natalie, and Kaylee,
late Amos Ben and rosa (trisel) celebration honoring her,
all at home; a maternal grandmother, JoAnn Kunkler, Saint and other sisters marking 60
Bollenbacher. henry, ohio; Paternal grandparents, William and Jean
She married Glenn W. Deitsch, and 50 years of religious
Franck, Portland, indiana; maternal great-grandmother, life, took place at the Dayton
on February 29, 1936, and he Velma Bergman, maria Stein, ohio; and a paternal great-
preceded her in death on August motherhouse this summer,
grandmother, margaret munhenk, Dayton, ohio. h e and individual celebrations
27, 1986. was preceded in death by a grandfather, Donald Kunkler.
She is survived by a daughter and spouse, linda and continue throughout the
he was a fourth grader at Saint henry elementary, year.
ted Jutte, coldwater, ohio; a daughter-in-law, rosie Saint henry, ohio, a member of Saint Aloysius catholic Seminary; Fatima hall and
Deitsch, coldwater, ohio; 10 grandchildren; 21 great- Born in cincinnati, Sister the cPPS motherhouse
church, carthagena, ohio, where he was a mass server, Armella grew up on a farm
grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and two sisters: a member of lassies and lads 4-h and he liked to play in Dayton; the maria-
Bernice Fahncke, Williamsburg, Virginia and clara near montezuma, ohio, and Joseph home; maria Stein
football. Funeral services were held monday, September later lived in coldwater,
Brinkman, celina, ohio. 27, 2010, at Saint Aloysius catholic church, carthagena, retreat house; the central
She was preceded in death by a son, Bevan Deitsch; and where she attended holy service community and St.
Ohio, with Father Tom Hemm officiating. Burial followed trinity grade school. She
two brothers, rolland and harry Bollenbacher. in Saint Aloysius cemetery, carthagena, ohio. online leonard’s.
She was a homemaker and a member of Saint Paul’s entered the Sisters of the her skills also brought her
condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com. Precious Blood on Aug.
united church of christ, rockford, ohio. to the West, where she served
Funeral services were held Saturday, September 25, 15, 1935 and made her first at San luis rey, calif., and
2010, at Saint Paul’s united church of christ, rockford, Bertha A. Selhorst vows in 1938 . immaculate heart Seminary
Ohio, with the Reverend Catherine Costello officiating. June 19, 1922 - September 23, 2010 After her profession in San Diego, calif.
Burial was at Saint Paul’s united church of christ Bertha A. Selhorst, 88, of vows, Sister Armella later she returned to
cemetery. memorials may be directed to Saint Paul’s coldwater, ohio, died at 5:32 p.m. was trained in dietary Dayton, where she was
united church of christ. condolences may be left at on thursday, September 23, 2010, management and for 50 named coordinator for the
hogenkampfh.com. at Briarwood Village, coldwater, years she shared her gifts Precious Blood Sisters living
ohio. and skills as she ministered at emma hall, the health-
Martha E. Dues She was born on June 19, 1922, in food service. care wing for the sisters at
October 5, 1925 - September 25, 2010 in Sidney, ohio, to the late Fred Sr. Her first assignment was at the maria-Joseph living
martha e. Dues, 84, 2441 Philothea and Johanna (mertz) Benanzer. the congregation’s infirmary care center. in addition to
road, Fort recovery, ohio, died at She married ludwig F. Selhorst at Salem heights. next came bringing dedicated service to
2:20 a.m. on Saturday, September on may 30, 1945, and he preceded cooking at the archbishop’s the sisters in their personal
25, 2010, at Briarwood Village, her in death on August 16, 1990. residence in hyde Park, needs, Sister Armella
coldwater, ohio. She was born on She is survived by two daughters cincinnati, the chancery in enjoyed decorating the living
october 5, 1925, in Saint Peter, ohio, and spouses, Jane and Dale meier, cincinnati, and St. Gregory areas for the seasons and
to the late henry and rose (Schuh) Versailles, ohio, and Sue and charles Seitz, coldwater, Seminary. other locations in holidays.
Grieshop. ohio; a son and spouse, Dave and cindy Selhorst, ohio included regina high now retired, Sister
She married cletus “Dick” Dues coldwater, ohio; a son-in-law, Bruce Stover, Van Wert, School in norwood; St. Armella lives at emma hall.
on September 24, 1947, in Saint Peter, ohio; seven grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; a mary’s, Dayton; Brunnerdale
ohio and he preceded her in death on
may 20, 1998.
sister, leona hoke, Saint louis, missouri; and a brother,
Fred Benanzer Jr., Piqua, ohio. catholic Adult Singles club
She is survived by five sons and She was preceded in death by a daughter, rebecca Stover, the catholic Adult lamm at 419-678-8691.
spouses, Ken and Jeanette Dues, Fred and marge Dues, and two grandchildren, a special friend maurice Schroer, three Singles club enables its Sunday, october 3,
Frank and Beck Dues all of Fort recovery, ohio; Joe and brothers, urban, Albert and edward Benanzer and two members to enjoy the 2010, minster octoberfest
Sharon Dues, Portland, indiana; ted and Bev Dues, coldwater, sisters, henrietta and eleanor Wuebker. company of fellow single Parade at 2 p.m.
ohio; a son, Danny Dues, union city, ohio; two daughters and She was retired after 28 years from the former mersman adults through weekly Sunday, october 16,
spouses, Sue and mike may, Fort recovery, ohio and Freda Plant, celina, ohio. She was a member of holy trinity activities. We are always 2010, house party in
and henry lochtefeld, celina, ohio; four brothers and spouses, catholic church, coldwater, ohio, Saint Ann’s rosary interested in meeting new coldwater, ohio, at 7:30
Jerry and norma Grieshop, maurice and Jeanette Grieshop, Altar Sodality, and coldwater eagles Auxiliary. people to join our group. p.m.
and louis and charlene Grieshop, all of Fort recovery, ohio Funeral services were held monday, September 27, 2010, For more information Sunday, october
and herb and Janice Grieshop, celina, ohio; a brother, John at holy trinity catholic church, coldwater, ohio, with concerning our organization 31, 2010, Bowling in
Grieshop, Saint Johns, ohio; a sister and spouse, rosemary Father Richard Walling, officiating. Burial was held in or any of the following coldwater, ohio, supper
and herb Kaiser, coldwater, ohio; 32 grandchildren, 45 great- Saint elizabeth cemetery, coldwater, ohio. memorials activities, please call eileen following.
grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Doris Grieshop, celina, ohio; may be directed to State of the heart hospice, 230 West
a brother-in-law, Fred Wilker, new Bremen, ohio. She was main Street, coldwater, ohio. condolences may be left at
preceded in death by two grandchildren; a brother, Dennis
Grieshop; two sisters, ruth Wilker and laura langenkamp.
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A Look
Cincinnati with his team held October 9 at Marion
to play the Bengals last Local high school football
Sunday. The Chargers field.
Back edged the Bengals 44-41.
Eleven cross country
St. Henry Bucks Corner
won the Championship
teams from four counties of the Tri-County Slo-
10 YEARS AGO (2000) will gather in Coldwater Pitch Softball League
Rev. Jim Sager is Thursday for the by defeating Maria Stein

Case
the new minister at the annual Coldwater Lions twice, 14-7 and 6-4.
Coldwater Methodist Invitational meet. Robert Boeke, son
Church, replacing Paul J. Mangen, 73, of Mr. and Mrs. Victor
Rev. Ruth Floyd, who of East Sycamore Street, Boeke of Burkettsville
transferred to a church near Coldwater, died Saturday and senior at St. Henry
ETY
Toledo, Ohio. Rev. Sager at Briarwood Manor. He High School, has been
comes Thatfrom Wapakoneta,
Sunday, June 28, I was survived by his wife, named a semifinalist in
will also
where he have
wasanpastor
Exhibitforof
all of years.
the Letters, which are the former Stella Siefring the 1960-61 National
seven and nine children. Merit Scholarship
sent
Theto me, naming Moving
Vietnam the oldest
high school graduates of Mer- Cheryl Steinbrunner, competition.
Wall
cer andhasAuglaize
left Coldwater
Counties. daughter of Wally and Mr. Everett Hall,
Community
Now, I am notPark saying andthat Janet Steinbrunner registered anesthetist, has
moved to Park
these graduates Falls,
are “prehis- of Coldwater, Ohio, recently joined the staff
Wisconsin, located
toric” just because near
the Exhibit completed a two-year of Our Lady of Mercy
will be
Lake the same day as the
Superior. Hospital. He is a graduate
Prehistoric Artifacts Exhibit. program at Cincinnati
Chief Supermarkets, Technical College and has of Miami Valley Hospital
I willbased
Inc., host bothin Exhibits,
Defiance, the
same Sunday afternoon. been hired as an Executive School of Nursing.
has Ifpurchased the stock
I receive enough of
letters Secretary at The Kroger
Brodbeck’s Markets,
to make two lists, of the Top Inc., Company in Cincinnati. MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE
with
Ten stores
OldestinHigh Coldwater,
School In high school football,
419-678-2324 • Fax 419-678-4659 • (USPS 339-560)
www.mercercountychronicle.com
Celina
Graduates and inSt.Mercer
Marys.and in St. Henry edged Marion email: mercercountychronicle@bright.net
Auglaize
The Counties in 2009, I
community Local 7-6; Parkway
Published Thursday At

of Fort Recoverylistsonto
will send those two
124 West Main Street, P.O. Box 105, Coldwater, Ohio 45828
shut out Minster 22-0; My good friend Uppie Berning By The Mercer County Publications, Inc.
David Letterman
Sunday dedicatedat NYC.theirOf called me with a pleasant surprise. Second Class Postage Paid at Coldwater, Ohio
course, if David Letterman Coldwater fell to Lima In 2008 and 2009, I had held
Tom Gray ...................................................................... General Manager
new
showsElementary/Middle
our “Top Ten Lists,” on Central Catholic 27-0; and – SUBSCRIPTION PRICES –
School programs at the Mercer County
his Latealong Sharpsburg Six County Area
Nite Show, most of Celina defeated Kenton Historical Museum, whereby I (Mercer, Auglaize, Darke, Jay, Shelby & Van Wert)
Road.
us Senior Citizens will fall 7-6. asked for the Members of the
1 Year ............................. $36.00 2 Years .............................. $60.00
St. Henry
asleep before his shutShow outis men and women’s baseball teams Outside of the Six County Area
Minster 40-0 and
over! Perhaps, Marion
we should be 50 YEARS AGO (1960) of each community of Mercer
1 Year ............................. $44.00 2 Years .............................. $76.00
in thedefeated
Local Guinness Book of
Coldwater
DEADLINES FOR NEWS ITEMS & PAID ADVERTISING IS
ood Records? Mescher’s Market, County, to share their history 5:00 P.M. FRIDAY PRIOR TO FOLLOWING THURSDAY PUBLICATION
ool 26-15 in football last week 116 South Mill Street, with the Historical Society. I News items cannot be guaranteed a publication date.
while Fort Recovery won
Paid advertising will be published according to deadline & have no
~~~~~~~~~~~~ Coldwater, will hold was overwhelmed with old placement guarantee. Requests are taken into consideration.
the theirThefirst ever MAC golf
Mercer County His- their grand opening photographs, newspaper articles,
y to title.
torical Society President and scrapbooks about the baseball
this Saturday. The new
ize Joyce Alig, may be contacted
s of 25 YEARS
at 3054 AGO
Burk-St. (1985)
Henry Road,
or Saint Henry, OH 45883, or
Ken Lachey, the San
grocery store is owned
and operated by Mr. and
teams. I asked the former players
if each community would write
a history of its own team, and Uppie Berning began
Letters are welcome
histalig@bright.net Mrs. Urban Mescher. place it at the Mercer County
e at Diego Chargers firstor 419-
round The annual Holy Name Historical Museum. Montezuma
his Basketball Officiating We welcome letters to the editor. Letters must contain
678-2614. thirty year career as an
cal draft pick from Ohio State
~~~~~~~~~~~~ Rally of the St. Marys and and Saint Henry responded with
the writer’s name (one only), address and daytime phone
day, and St. Henry, came to Army Air Force Sergeant number. All letters will be verified by phone prior to pub-
Sidney deanery will be their albums.
in World War II, as a
ual Uppie Berning’s news is that lication. Only one letter per household, per thirty days.
bit, he is writing a book, entitled “75 weatherman and radio We encourage our readers to submit letters on a vari-
nty and radar operator, in the
Story idea ... Years - History & Sports – St.
Johns Marion Local Schools,” Aleutian Islands.
ety of topics. Letters will be edited for grammar, possible
libel or slander, and may be shortened because of space
with plans to publish the book Marion Township book will be limitation. Acceptance of a letter is no guarantee that it
in the spring of 2012, when the a community keepsake. Citizens
Comments ... Marion Local School district will
officially end its 75th year of
remember the athletes, whether
will be published.
Send letters to: Mercer County Chronicle,
they held State Championships,
sports, which began in 1937. played great defense or offense, P.O. Box 105, Coldwater, OH 45828,
News release ... Berning has been working
on this book, for the past year,
served as role models, or made
great plays or high scores. When
or e-mail them to chroniclegm@bright.net.
and has over 200 people honored Berning’s book is printed, every
Submit any ofemail
these plus any in this book. Berning not only is athlete or citizens will want his
LE pictures you would like to
Nancy Spencer,
share with our readers to:
editor ...
gathering history of the Marion
Basketball Teams, but also is
own copy of this book, “75 Years
- History & Sports – St. Johns
gathering history of all sports of Marion Local Schools.” In 2012,
! The Mercer County Chronicle
nspencer@delphosherald.com
124 West Main Street Marion Local Students before we can place our orders for this
P.O. Box 105
Coldwater, Ohio 45828
and after High School. Since book, which will help preserve
4 Berning grew up in Marion Mercer County’s history.

JUTTE’S
419-678-2324
email: mercercountychronicle@bright.net Township, as well as had a Berning is requesting your
thirty year career of Basketball help with information and
Officiating, I would suggest that photographs about Marion Local
Beginning October 3rd Berning knows just about every
Marion Township athlete or else
High School Sports and statistics.
He is also requesting information
I have started doing good deal of the corn and
some research for the up- beans are being taken off.
the relatives of the athletes. about those High School coming election. It seems like it is very
3 Miles North Of Ft. Recovery, Ohio, On Rte. 49
419-375-2304 • 419-375-2899 Now Open Berning shared one story Graduates who participated in One website that I early for combining but I
from his book, about Frank H. any sport, whether religious,
Pumpkins, Sundays Moorman, and his impact on college, professional and/or semi
found, should be of help
for those of us that are
guess those in the know,
must know what they are
from 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. the Maria Stein area. Moorman professional. Berning is asking
not sure just how we are doing. The nights are get-
Gourds, was hired in 1922, as a teacher, for photographs or records about
going to vote is: http:// ting cooler and the days
We will be offering with the purpose of establishing a the Marion Cubs or Marion
Indian Corn & “Sunday Specials” two-year high school. Moorman Tigers from the 1930’s. Berning www.smartvoter.org/oh/ are very nice now. The
also served as Organist, Choir is recognizing both male and mrc/. only trouble with it all is
Fall Decorations every week!
Director and Clerk of the School female athletes of Marion Punch it up on your that Winter can’t be too
NOW
LargeAVAILABLE!
Selection Board. The first two year High Township Schools, in this book. computer and see if it far away. But that is the
School Class was graduated Please don’t delay looking up helps you. I am sure there price you pay for living
Call Today For Fall
Landscaping Forget-Me-Not in 1925. In 1929, Moorman
became Principal of the newly
this information, and forgetting
to do this, and then wondering
are many ideas associated
with this website that may
in Ohio.
There was some good
Estimates
And Florist formed St. John Rural School why your information is not in help you research some news regarding Grand
Cleanup! 101 S. Wayne St., Ft. Recovery, OH District. The first three year this important local history book! of the candidates. I am Lake the other day in the
Open Daily 9AM-7PM 419-375-4668 1-800-837-1519 High School Students were Honestly, if you do not preserve in no way trying to influ- paper. Seems the Alum
www.fortrecoveryflorist.com graduated in 1931 and four your own history and help local ence how you should vote applications are work-
year High School Students in history writer Uppie Berning come this November.I just ing very well. Perhaps
1936. Berning remembered with this book, your history want you all to be well there may be a solution
the day in 1942, when silence will be lost! Some surprise that informed. If I come up to bringing the lake back
reigned over the school when would be! with anything further that to the way it was many
the announcement was made that For information, please may be of help I will years ago. But you have to
Moorman had died unexpectedly contact Urban Berning, 8388 St.
of a heart attack.
pass it along. The single remember folks the clean
Rt. 119, Maria Stein, OH 45860-
Mercer Countians know of 9701 or by telephone, 419-925-
most important thing is up procedures, whatever
the great tradition of athletes 4468. Email may be sent to to make sure you vote. If they may be, will do the
and their legacy of pride in their him, by way of Sherri Thobe at you don’t vote then you job, but the pollution of
communities. Whether athletes The Messenger Press, sthobe@ can’t have too much to the lake that caused the
entered sports or another business messenger-press.com. Thanks say after the election is conditions must stop. It is
for a career, the athletes went on to for preserving Mercer County’s over. Also, remember you just that simple. Without
become successful citizens. This rich history! may take a list of how you stronger laws, and enforce-
wish to vote with you into ment of those laws regard-

NOW OPEN
[The Mercer County
Historical Society President the voting booth. That is ing the pollution, all the
Joyce Alig, may be contacted at your right. Aluminum Sulfate in the
3054 Burk-St. Henry Road, Saint Have you ever seen world won’t do any good.
Henry, OH 45883, or histalig@ it any dryer than it is That’s My Opinion.........
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Hein/Koesters exchange vows Schroeder couple exchanges vows


Three Machine Company
rachel hein
and Kyle Koesters in July ceremony employees complete
were united in
marriage march 20,
l i n d s a y
Dippold and Apprenticeship Program
2010, at Saint Paul eric Schroeder
catholic church,
Sharpsburg, ohio. were united in
the bride is marriage, July
the daughter of 17, 2010, by
cheryl and the Father Kenneth
late David hein, Schroeder.
Fort recovery, the bride is
ohio, and the the daughter
groom is the son of of Bob and
roger and nancy Katie Dippold
Koesters, Saint of maria Stein,
henry, ohio. ohio. the groom
the reverend Pictured (left to right) : Dan Diller (plant manager),
thomas Dorn is the son of
carl and eileen Josh Gelhaus, Travis Brackman, Matt Lochtefeld and
officiated. Linda Kahlig served as organist, and vocalist Coldwater Machine President, Jerry Meyer.
was Sarah Kahlig, friend of the couple. Schroeder, maria
the bride was escorted down the aisle by her mother. Stein, ohio. three coldwater training. this involved
lisa Bechtol, sister of the bride, served as the bride’s escorted down the aisle by her father, the bride machine company evening classes at Apollo
matron of honor. Bridesmaids were tracy hein-evers and wore a v-neck with a fitted mermaid skirt, styled with employees recently and rhodes State college
christy hein-Poeppelman, sisters of the bride; heather chantilly lace and beads. the dress also had silver completed an intensive, in lima, classroom
Koesters and Kendra Koesters, sisters of the groom; sash at midline with a rhinestone broach. training at coldwater
Jennifer Wourms, cousin of the bride; and Ashley Alt,
four-year apprenticeship
Jenny Dippold and megan Schmitmeyer served as program in which they machine, technical classes
Susan hartke, Katie marchal, and Jenna thien, friends of matrons of honor. Bridesmaids were Sarah yaney,
the couple. Junior bridesmaid was cassie Poeppelman, became State of ohio in Dayton, attendance
niece of the bride. mindi Dippold, Amber heyne, Jodi homan, erin certified journeyman at the international
nathan Koesters, brother of the groom, served as the Brand and Ann Beitzel. lydia Dippold was Flower toolmakers. this machine trades Show
groom’s best man. Groomsmen were Josh Schmackers, Girl. They wore deep purple chiffon floor length company sponsored (imtS) in chicago, and
tom Kunkler, matt Kremer, Jim Delzeith, Scott mcclure, dresses with high rounded necklines and a satin sash program helps to develop tours of various customer
and Brian Schmitmeyer, friends of the couple; matt embellished with a rhinestone broach. the skills and knowledge facilities.
hein and Jeff Wendel, cousins of the bride; and David tim Schroeder served as best man. Groomsmen that are required to be in addition to classroom
Koesters, cousin of the groom. Junior groomsman was were Scott Dippold, cory Dippold, ryan Dippold, able to work in the ever- studies, the apprenticeship
caleb evers, nephew of the bride. ringbearers were tony Brunswick, Brent Prenger, matt Prenger, Andy changing, technical program includes
Alex evers, nephew of the bride and Josh evers, nephew/ Schulze, Brian Wellman, and Scott Garman. Brady
godson of the bride. field of Tool & Die and on-the-job training in
lehman-ring bearer. the design and build of various elements of the
the reception was held at Fort recovery American Following the ceremony a reception was held at
legion, Fort recovery, ohio. Following a honeymoon to specialty machines. machines trades industry
montego Bay, Jamaica, the couple resides in coldwater. the Knights of Saint John hall, maria Stein, ohio. matt lochtefeld and is supervised by
the bride is a graduate of Fort recovery high School the couple honeymooned at Adventura Spa Palace, from Fort recovery, journeyman toolmakers
and earned a bachelor of science degree in financial riviera maya, mexico. they now reside in minster, Josh Gelhaus and and machinists. A total of
analysis at Ball State university. She is employed as ohio. travis Brackman from 8,000 hours is required in
a manager trainee/secondary market specialist at the Saint henry started the the various types of work
Peoples Bank company, coldwater, ohio.
the groom is a graduate of Saint henry high School First Saturday devotion apprenticeship program
at coldwater machine
centers, and includes
development of the

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and earned an associate in applied science degree in many skills required in
engineering technology at James A. rhodes State college.
while still in their senior
he is employed as a machinist at high tech Wire, Saint year of high school while the trade such as concept
henry, ohio. October 2, 2010, first Saturday devotion at 2 p.m. at Saint attending the tri-Star development, metrology,
Charles Center, with Father Ben Decoff officiating. machine trades program. metallurgy, problem
During these four years solving, cadcam, plant
they attended nearly safety, machine repair,
600 hours of classroom and project management.

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fort notes Fort Recovery High School Senior St. Cecelia’s


Auxiliary
by Betty Lou Denney/Hall

Homecoming Candidates
#89, Knights
The “Name the Pug”
Contest has received so
many responses. Many
thanks to all of you who
came up with all the great
names.
of St. John
The St. Cecelia’s Auxiliary
Jerry and Katherine #89, Knights of St. John,
Adams (former owners held their regular meeting on
of the IGA) sent their Tuesday, September 7, 2010.
suggestions of:” Blossum” The charter was draped and
from the Lotus Blossum and the rosary was recited for
“Rose” (she was the only deceased members, Marcella
female in a group of three Fiely, Ethel Boeckman and
males, rose between thorns). Proud “pappa of
unnamed pug puppy”. Emaleen Buschur.
Their son in Denver has a Fort Recovery High School will host their Homecoming game Friday, October Marie Eyink read the
pug named “Lily”. If you have a name
suggestion for the little 1, against Minster. Candidates pictured: Front-l to r: Nichole Kaiser, Holly minutes of the previous
Eileen Whitsett sent Brunswick, Holly Thien, Shelby Alig, Lindsey Schroer, and Nicole Dilworth. Back meeting and the bills and
her suggestion of “Isabelle girl, please send to betty.
mercercountychronicle@ row: Kyle Schmitz, Craig Fullenkamp, Ryan Schoen, Ryan Heitkamp, Brian communications. Wilma
or Bella” which means Keller, and Elliott Post. Barhorst thanked the
beautiful. yahoo.com.
honorary pallbearers for the
Ida Mae VanTilberg says
she thinks” Pheobe”, or”
Ft. Recovery Show
Choir is having a sale of Fort Recovery American Legion Auxiliary 345 three funerals. Five members
attended the Field Mass at
Pricilla” would be good. candies, nuts, cheeses and The Fort Recovery They enjoyed their experience The delegates for the
meats. The choir has been a American Legion Auxiliary and expressed their thanks for October 10, 2010 Fall
Newport, Ohio.
Pastor Barbara Boggs The fall district meeting
from Union City, says she great addition to the music met at the Legion Post 345 the opportunity to go. Conference are: Sue May,
department through the on September 13, 2010, with A donation will be made Alvera Schmitz and Eileen will be on Tuesday, October
thinks “Tiddlewinks” would 5, 2010, at 6:30 p.m. Cost
be good. years at Fort Recovery. You President Sue May presiding. to the Neurological Center in Schmitz. Rosie Krieg won the
can purchase items of your There were 28 members memory of Sharon Link’s mom pot of gold. for the meal is $5.50 and will
Joan Kaiser from Fort be served in the East room
Recovery says she thinks choice from any member of present. The meeting opened and the Hemophilia Foundation Sue May will be forming
the Show Choir with the presentation of the in memory of Jeanette Dues’s a committee for a pancake of the Holy Trinity Church
“Sassy” would make a great Basement, Coldwater, Ohio.
If you are needing a place colors, prayer, preamble, and mom. A $50 donation will be and sausage breakfast in
name. Joan used to raise the Pledge of Allegiance. made to the Fort Recovery’s the spring. Bernie Wendel, Call Wilma Barhorst at 419-
those cute little Yorkies for for your business on the main
street of Ft. Recovery, both The minutes were read and PTO. Membership report Alver a Schmitz and Judy 678-2606 for reservations.
many years. approved. was given and we have 27 Sheffer are on the October Our Anniversary Mass
Wannis Toler, Rock, sides of the Beach Building
are available for rent.
Tammy Link and Ashley paid members, with Amber lunch committee. The colors will be on November 7,
West Virginia has come up Huelskamp informed the group Bergman and Esther Marchal were retired and meeting was 2010. The next bloodmobile
with still another name of Anything of interest to about Buckeye Girls State. as new members. adjourned.
the readers of the Fort Notes will be on October 18, 2010.
“Harmony”. The Pot of Gold was won

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times and dates to be as a gift for their continued
leaves but instead ran the for November are Jeanette
announced later. Director, support from the Mercer
lawn mower through them County Fairboard. The bench Wellman and Connie
Jim Huckemeyer, invites Schoenlein.
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Hollow Wood Carver Jason
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Self-Advocacy
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REMEMBER: Be happy, Fairboard Secretary Jackie Church, 1100 North Main
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IN THE FORT love one another and Street, Celina, Ohio, will
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VFW has started their Commander Bob Howell, Mercer County Fair Manager President Ryan Muhlenkamp Conference on Tuesday,
Fish Fry every second miracle out there that can Mercer County Fairboard Steve Schulte, Mercer and VFW Quarter Master
Friday of the month. change your life. October 19, 2010, in the
President Jeff Selhorst, County Fairboard Vice Mort Ward.
Family Life Center, featuring

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Why You Should Join? muhlenkamp urges


The Galaxy Leaders in July 2009, a girl from
4-h club is accepting colorado came to live with
new members for the 2010- me for a week. We got
club meets monthly from
December to August in
chickasaw. We have around
project judging. All members
taking shooting sports
projects are encouraged to
students to volunteer
2011 4-h years. our club along really well and quickly 60 girls in the club that take attend range times. other craig muhlenkamp, a
welcomes boys and girls became good friends. When a wide range of projects. shooting sports activities senior at Wright State lake
ranging from kindergarten they came here, i got to do this past year we went to are held in conjunction with campus, was the guest
through grade 2 as cloverbuds things that i have never done the Potters house and had a other mercer county youth speaker for the September
and grade 3 until eighteen before. We toured the ohio family swim party. During shooting events. 21, 2010, meeting of the
years of age as traditional State Buckeye Stadium, ate the 2011 year we may be All shooting sports coldwater Kiwanis club.
club 4-h’ers. members supper at an Amish house, going to la comedia for our advisors are certified craig, the youngest of
may take both livestock and much more. i didn’t biyearly visit for a meal and through a weekend of six sons, is a graduate of
and non-livestock projects. want them to leave, but i show. our mother Daughter training for each discipline. coldwater high School and
our club has alot to offer. knew i would see them again banquet is held in may every This certification ensures
We enjoy field trips, have next summer. year many of the members all advisors are following a
has been involved in 4h
guest speakers, make crafts, traveling to colorado enjoy 4-h camp and the fair national safety based youth since the age of eight. 4h
participate in community was a great experience! i every summer. We welcome development program. if provided craig with lots of
service projects, and have loved traveling with a group all girls in 3rd grade and you are interested in a opportunities to meet new
fun. the group meets on of teenagers. When we got above to join the Sewers and firearm safety presentation people, practice leadership
the second thursday of there it was around 11 o’clock Growers. or more information about skills, and give service to
each month at 7 p.m. at the our time and they made a the shooting sports projects, others. When he enrolled
coldwater library meeting tunnel for us to run through. Ready, Aim, Fire please contact matt and laura at the lake campus, a
room upstairs. We will have i felt very welcomed and mercer county 4-h Walker, 419-268-0114. commuting campus, craig
some form of recreation, craft i was pumped for the rest Shooting Sports invites you Please leave a message and felt that more activities
or speaker at each meeting. of the week. We canoed, to check out a shooting sports they will return your call. were needed to get students students ran a Bible school,
Past years’ activities include hiked, camped, toured a project. Any mercer county to stay at the campus after a sports camp, and repaired
swimming at Bearcreeks ole tunnel in the mountains, 4-h member is eligible to Washington Winners 4-H classes and get to know a house. craig said he

4-H Week In Mercer County!


Swimmin’ hole, Putt Putt and had so much fun. my take a shooting sports Club each other. he started a 4h thought it was important
Golf, Bowling, menchhofer favorite part of the whole project. you don’t need to Pizza parties, swimming club at the college that now for the college students to
Farms corn maize, trip was traveling there and own a gun or bow to take a and bowling are some of has about thirty members. teach the people how to
christmas parties and a back and playing lacrosse. i shooting sports project. in the fun activities that were the club has done many do things for themselves.
pizza party. community made so many new friends in fact you don’t even need to enjoyed by Washington projects to help others. he craig encouraged Kiwanis
service projects consist of colorado, and i got to know shoot anything!! Winners 4-h club members described activities they to set good examples, to
cleaning up side ditches the ohio 4-hers better! there is a living history this past year. our club led in the Ft Wayne area show support for, and to
for liberty township and i wish i could go on project, which falls into the members take all types of where they taught “city compliment the younger
activities with the residents this trip one more time, but shooting sports curriculum. projects. everyone works generation so the youth will
at Briarwood manor nursing now i’m too old. it was through the living history together in creating our
kids” about farming. he
also described a mission become good citizens for
home. the members of definitely the most rewarding project, 4-h members create club booth in which we
trip to Grenada where the tomorrow.
the Galaxy leaders 4-h experience i have ever had! a persona of a character from display the many projects

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exceptionally well with my exchange student, and
their fair projects, winning i plan on visiting her again
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THE COUNTY
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FOCUS ON FALL
Fall is in the air at the how you can tell the difference
Coldwater Public Library between allergy and a cold
By: Georgia Rindler a couple of friends over, the adult new book shelves
A visit with your doctor the cold indicates exposure to ferers have a line across the tip
is the best way to determine a virus. if their nose and puffiness under
Program Coordinator watch a scary—or not so scary includes suggestions for fall whether you have a cold or an 2. Allergy sufferers do not their lower eyelids because of
movie, and make some treats. decorating and hosting social allergy. While allergy symp- generally have to deal with body heparin (a substance naturally
Fall is in the air! here at many of our magazines carry gatherings for the upcoming toms and cold symptoms are pain, but if you have a headache generated from the white cells
the coldwater Public library creative ideas for october holiday season. very similar, there are some and feel lots of aches and pains, of the body),” he says.
we have pulled out, taken fun. instead of purchasing a if you’re not into tricks signs to look for if you want to it’s probably a cold. if you have 4. if your eyes, nose, throat
down and put up our seasonal costume this year, check out and treats, maybe tailgating know the difference. a viral cold, you’ll also experi- or mouth itch, it’s a sure bet that
collections. there is a display some magazines or books is more to your liking. Whip 1. take a look at the color of ence fatigue and a severe sore you are reacting to some kind of
in the children’s area with with patterns and instructions up a snack or some special your nasal discharge, mucous or throat. “A mild sore throat may allergen which can come from
books on apples, pumpkins, to make one. sandwiches with help from saliva. Both allergies and colds accompany an allergy, but with pollen or even an allergen in
leaves, autumn, and the fall thinking of having a party? magazines and cookbooks. cause a runny nose, but for cold a cold you could lose your voice the workplace or on a college
favorite- halloween. Kids the library might also be able We also have a new set of sufferers, the discharge is usu- and have hoarseness. it is rare to campus. if your allergy stems
love stories relevant to what’s to help with decorating and nFl today books. these ally green or brown - which is be hoarse with allergies and from something in your work-
happening at the time. By food ideas. And all of this are 32 books, each focusing a sign of an infection. “if the lose your voice,” adds Wurster. place, some industries have
putting these books together, isn’t only for the children. on a professional football mucous is clear - it is prob- 3. check your calendar and set up “clean rooms,” where
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September 30, 2010 • Page 9

FOCUS ON FALL
Can you use junk to keep How to eat healthy during
the hectic fall season
your home decor fresh?
As colder weather arrives, you are probably looking to freshen up
your home decor. While it might be counterintuitive, a great way to do
this is by using items you might not otherwise have a need for - or to School, homework, soccer finding the right go-to foods them over between lunch and Ones, individually wrapped
put it bluntly, junk. practice, ballet, board meetings the whole family will enjoy is dinner. Having a healthy snack prunes, are a grab-and-go
You may have already heard about a growing trend called “junk- - the list goes on and on. The important. Follow these tips on hand will help prevent you snack perfect for the car when
ing,” which involves incorporating junk in your home decor. This end of summer often means from Sunsweet Growers to and your student from turning shuttling between school,
allows for imaginative self-expression, endless possibilities for original the beginning of a hectic fall, prepare your family for a day to the vending machine for soccer or ballet practice.
design, and the ability to make your interiors stylishly green. Another and now is the perfect time of healthy meals and midday some midday fuel. Stock your * End the day on a
plus is that you’ll save a little green too, since you won’t be buying as to ensure that healthy eating snacks: desk and their backpacks healthy note. After a busy
many new items. stays on top of your priority * Make breakfast count. with nutritious snacks that day of work, school and
Sue Whitney knows a thing or two about breathing new life into list. A healthy lifestyle for According to the American are packaged to stay fresh extracurricular activities, it’s
things some would consider junk. She’s been leading the trend for the entire family can be easier Dietetic Association, children and hold up en route to any important to replenish your
the last decade, founding the premiere junking website www.junk- than it seems - even for the who eat breakfast perform destination. Try mixing dried family in both body and mind
marketstyle.com and appearing on NBC’s The Today Show as the busiest household. With a better in the classroom and fruit with almonds for a snack with a healthful dinner. Have
junking expert. Whitney has also written three instructional books on little planning, both parents on the playground, with that will fill you both up in a fun experimenting with new
the topic. and kids will find themselves better concentration, problem- healthful way. recipes and putting new spins
“Integrating junk in your home decor is not confined to flea market prepared for those last-minute solving skills and eye-hand * Stash healthy foods in on old favorites. Dinner is
decorating,” says Whitney. “I love flea market shopping, but there are meals and snack attacks that coordination. Keep your your car or purse. Having also a great time to squeeze
countless other spots sweet on junk. Salvage yards, used restaurant sup- may otherwise place them in kids strong in both body and nutrient-rich snacks on hand in those extra vitamins and
ply stores and farm sales are just a few of the many alternatives.” front of the vending machine, mind by starting them off on is essential in ensuring your minerals to your family’s
The right products and tools are essential for crafting unique junk or in the drive-thru line. a breakfast full of functional child stays energized between diet at the end of the day.
projects. Hammers, nails and super glue are good essentials to start As parents are heading foods high in the important extracurricular activities, and Incorporating dried fruit,
with, in your junker’s toolbox. Gorilla Super Glue is the perfect adhe- back to work, and kids back nutrients they need to succeed that you stay fueled when such as cherries, blueberries
sive if you are looking to embellish your finds with other objects. For to school, it’s more important through both the day and transporting them. Often, or prunes, into salads, side
creating projects and other project fixes, the original Gorilla Glue works than ever to be armed with the school year. Try adding afterschool snacks are a last- dishes and even entrees will
well. functional foods that will “super fruits,” such as prunes minute thought and chips and not only add sweetness and
As Whitney says, “Create your own style - one piece of junk at a keep you fueled and feeling (also known as dried plums), candy bars become the only texture to meals, but it’s also
time.” Here are a few of her suggestions on how to cozy up your cottage satisfied. Planning ahead for to a bowl of yogurt for a option. Instead of handing an easy way to incorporate
for the cool weather season: snacks and meals that are both tasty breakfast that’s high in over that sugar-filled candy nutrients that might otherwise
* A little repositioning of furniture and accessories, a change of nutritious and delicious is the antioxidants, potassium and bar, keep your car or purse be missing from the dinner
accent color, and a few new junk acquisitions or creative projects will key to success. fiber. stocked with healthy snacks table.
take you down the transition highway quickly and easily. For example, Preparing nutritious snacks * Plan nutritious snacks for those days you find Visit www.Sunsweet.
tightening up your conversation pits will make your rooms seem cozier. and meals on a tight schedule for between meals. Everyone yourselves moving from one com for more recipe tips and
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* Vintage pillows and throws are staples in the junking world. Trade
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cozy wool. Accent pillows with contrasting vintage textiles on either
side will take you directly from summer to fall with a single flip.
* Thoughtfully combining colors and textures is a key element in
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salvage and weathered concrete pieces provide a stunning and timeless
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Page 10 • September 30, 2010

Sports
Girls Tennis Boys Soccer
celina couldn’t pene-
Boys Golf
the lady Bulldogs martinez rolled to a 6-1, ed the other doubles win trate the lima Shawnee St. marys captured the Alex ray shot a 42 to
of celina captured the 6-0 first doubles win while for celina. defense as the indians Western Buckeye league lead the Bulldogs with
Western Buckeye league Kalee Gardner and leslie the lady Bulldogs posted a 2-0 win over boys golf tournament by Derek Waterman chipping
regular season champi- Gudorf recorded the 6-0, recorded a 4-1 win over the Bulldogs in Western posting a 338 at Veteran’s in a 43 and Kaleb Kuhn
onship last week with a 7-5 victory in second dou- lima Bath in WBl Buckeye league action. memorial country club in adding a 45.
5-0 blanking of Defiance. bles. action. ryan magee and Kenton last week. Versailles got a 37 from
celina completes the sea- in earlier action, celina Beougher and Pyle both clark heinz scored the Lima Shawnee finished Josh Barlage en route to
son 9-0 in match play. posted a 5-0 win over posted singles wins while goals for the indians. second with a 344 while a 154-165 win over St.
miranda Werling post- ottawa Glandorf. the doubles pairs of the the Bulldogs picked celina was ninth at 366. henry.
ed a first singles victory Brianna Beougher, manci’s and Kerr/laux up a 4-0 win over Van Alex ray recorded an chad Gerlach and
by scores of 6-1, 7-6 with emily Zender and Katie also were victorious. Wert as chad Brooks 87 for the Bulldogs. nathan clune each had a
leah rose adding a sec- Pyle posted singles vic- in a non-league match and nate loughridge in a dual match, marion 40 to pace the redskins
ond singles 6-0, 6-0 win. tories for the Bulldogs at Bluffton, Andrea had first half goals. local got past coldwater with Seth Watercutter post-
in third singles, emily with Audra and Samantha martinez, leslie Gudorf Phil Johnson and cary 167-173 at the elks. ing a 42.
nighswander picked up a manci picking up a dou- and emily nighswander miller added seven half Dustin Schemmel had a marion local’s John
6-0, 6-1 victory. bles victory. Katie Kerr all picked up singles vic- goals for the green and 42 for the Flyers and Greg elking carded a 38 to
Katie Kerr and Andrea and Allison laux record- tories against the Pirates. white. Wolters carded a 43. lead the Flyers past new
Jordan Diller led Knoxville 169-201. Danny
coldwater with a 40 while liette shot a 40 for the Flyers

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Parkway posted a Fort recovery picked
167-182 win over Fort up a dual match win over
recovery in a dual match tri-Village based on the
at the elks. fifth man’s score. The two
corey Decker of schools were knotted at 181
Parkway and Jared Kahlig each but Shawn roessner’s
of Fort recovery tied for 48 gave the indians the
medalist honors with a 40. win.
chris Brazle and Brian Jared Kahlig had a 43 to
Schatzer added a 42 each lead the purple and white
for the Panthers. with Derek rammel add-
Shawn roessner and ing a 45. colin o’Dell
hayden Pottkotter chipped chipped in a 46 for Fort
in a 47 each for the recovery.
indians. marion local cruised to
minster defeated a 174-213 win over Ansonia
Parkway on a fifth man in action last week.
tiebreaker at Arrowhead John elking had a 38 for
Golf course. the two the Flyers, who also got
teams each shot a 155 but a 44 from Greg Wolters
minster’s Sam Philpot had and a 45 each by Dustin
a 43 while the Panthers’ Schemmel and tucker
Brandon Beeks carded a Smith.
44. Dylan Platfoot shot a 53
Brian Schatzer and to lead the Flyer junior var-
Jordan Bollenbacher each sity to a 220-223 victory.
had a 37 to lead the black ottoville picked up a
and gold with Brad Shaffer 167-176 win over Parkway
carding a 40. at Delphos country club.
816 Pro Drive, Celina celina picked up a Brad Shaffer had a 41
419-586-1999 176-180 win over ottawa to lead the Panthers with
Glandorf in Western Brian Schatzer and Jordan
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the mercer county chronicle
September 30, 2010 • Page 11

Cross Country Girls Golf


Minster claimed the 2010 and 99, respectively. Rounding Parkway was sixth in the Willow
Area cross country squads (93rd), Marshall Hull (99th) Mescher (83 rd), Kendra
participated in the Van Wert and Isaac Keller (108 ). th
Kremer (91 ), Monica st Midwest Athletic Conference out the lady Redskin lineup were Bend Country Club Girls Golf
County Hospital Invitational Marion Local partici- Hemmelgarn (95th), Kristina girls golf championship by cap- Haley Hogenkamp (109), Emily Invitational on Thursday.
over the weekend with sev- pants were Keith Bohman Jones (96th), Heather Tuente turing the league tournament Albers (112), Nora Dorner (113) Deanna Ray led the lady
eral schools having success. (41 ), Mark Wuebker (67 ), (109 ) and Rachel Hess
st th th at Fox’s Den Golf Course last and Megan Brockman (118). Bulldogs with a 40 followed by
In the varsity boys, Chris Heitkamp (82 nd), (142nd). week. Coldwater posted a 203-210 Danielle Huff (47) and Megan
Coldwater took third place Riley Homan (83rd), Spencer Redskin runners were The lady Wildcats shot a win over Marion Local in dual Stetler (51). Samantha Newbauer
while Parkway finished 12th. Kremer (129 ), Tom Lange Courtney Kunk (15 ), Halie
th th 382 to nip Coldwater’s 389 with match action. and Kailee Ross had a 60 each
The Cavaliers’ Mike (138th) and Isaac Wilker Ontrop (40th), Rachel Lefeld Parkway finishing third at 396. The Flyers’ Lauren Subler for Celina.
Seas crossed the line in sec-
ond place with a time of
(139th). w fair (42nd), Erin Hoening (52nd), Marion Local took fourth with took medalist honors with a 47
St. Henry’s Spencer Krysta Rinderle (63rd), Sadie a 400 and St. Henry was fifth at with Kristen Subler chipping in to lead the lady Panthers with
with your family and firends August 1 Jennifer Schatzer carded a 47

16:04 while teammate Zach Schulze won the junior high Bruggeman (70th), Megan 414. a 52. Emily Winings shooting a 49.
Muhlenkamp was ninth in boys race with a time of Lefeld (74 ), Tessa Quinter th Coldwater’s Ashley Evers Ashley Evers topped Other Parkway scores included
17:09. 11:51 while teammates Scott (80 th), Jenny Davenport took meet medalist honors with Coldwater with a 48 while Kelsey Laura Smith (52), Amy Roth (57)
Other Cavalier finish- Knapke and Ryan Barhorst (126th) and Elizabeth Diller an 83 with Parkway’s Emily Koesters carded a 49. and Abbey Evans (59).
ers included Riley Kuess took fifth and sixth. The (143 ). rd Winings carding an 84. Minster recorded a 185-195 St. Henry picked up a tri-match
(16th), Jeremy Post (44th), Redskins’ Ryan Muhlenkamp Fort Recovery’s junior Other lady Cavalier golfers win over Parkway in girls golf win over Celina and Delphos St.
Alex Timmerman (76 th), finished 70th. high girls team finished in included Leah Gilmore (97), action at Deerfield Golf Course. John’s at the Fox’s Den.
Dean Nellis (95th) and David Marion Local’s Lucas third place as the only area Kelsey Koesters (98), Alison Emily Winings had a 42 for The lady Redskins carded a
Langenkamp (109th). Prenger finished 20 while squad to field a full team.
th Griesdorn (111), Emily Wellman the lady Panthers with Jennifer 196 followed by the Bulldogs’
Cameron Strunk led Derek Pierron was 39 . th
St. Henry’s Jenny (112) and Morgan Homan (121). Schatzer shooting a 49. 198 and the Blue Jays’ 226.
Parkway by taking 18th in Fort Recovery finished Osterholt and Lindsey Completing the Parkway St. Henry posted a 203-217 Deanna Ray of Celina took
17:42. Completing the Panther eighth as a teamwith with Anthony your family Schulzeand finished firends fourth August and lineup13-19! were Abby Evans (94), win over Versailles behind a medalist honors with a 43 with
roster were Landon Brehm Jutte the first Indian to cross seventh for the Redskins Jennifer Schatzer (100), Laura 46 by Kendra Rindler. Megan Danielle Huff adding a 49. Sam
(34th), Phillip Schlemmer the line in 33rd place. Gabe while Katelyn Goettemoeller Smith (118), Amy Roth (118) Brockman added a 50 and Newbauer chipped in a 52 for the
(59th), Aaron Brehm (87th), Muhlenkamp (53rd), Isaac and Renee Lefeld took 28th and Cierra Coffman (121). Morgan Breitigam chipped in a lady Bulldogs. Kendra Rindler
Ralph Oberlitner (121st), Siegrist (64th), Eli Koester and 29th. Elizabeth Rutschilling paced 51 for the lady Redskins. and Morgan Breitigam paced St.
Austin Eschbach (153rd) and (73 ) and Mitch Kaiser (81 )
rd st
Caitlyn Huelskamp Marion Local with a 98 while Marion Local recorded a Henry with a 46 each while Nora
Taylor Schaffner (172nd). completed the Indian lineup. paced the Indians by tak- Kristen Subler and Lauren Subler 224-233 victory over Delphos Dorner carded a 50.
Coldwater’s Jon Wenning In the girls meet, Fort ing 11th followed by Janel each added a 100. Kristen Kemper St. John’s as Lauren Subler and Wapakoneta recorded a 185-
took fifth place in the boys Recovery finished second Heitkamp (15 ), Katie Braun th (102), Mindy Puthoff (115) and Elizabeth Rutschilling each card- 210 win over Coldwater in non-
junior high race as the with Marion Local fourth (24 ), Monica Fullenkamp th Kelsey Smith (117) were the ed a 55 for the lady Flyers. Kelsey league play.
Cavaliers finished third as and St. Henry eighth. (25th), Paige McCain (31st), other lady Flyers. Smith chipped in a 56 for Marion Ashley Evers had a 47 to lead
a team. Celina was 15th as a The lady IndiansTHEhad Samantha Kaiser (34th), Kendra Rindler and Morgan Local. the lady Cavaliers while Kelsey
squad. two runners in the top ten in Chelsea
MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE
Timmerman (52 nd
), Breitigam led St. Henry with a 94 Celina finished third and Koesters shot a 49.
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the mercer county chronicle
THE MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE
Page 12 • September 30, 2010 Page 13• June 4, 2009 - June 10, 2009

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The John Jay Center of
Learning in Portland is
seeking a talented individ-
ual to fill the position of
Executive Director. This
individual will be responsi-
ble for overseeing the
day-to-day operations of
the John Jay Center and
its staff members. This
would include developing
the annual budget and
monitoring revenues and
expenditures, fund raising,
coordination and develop-

P H OPHOTOS
T O S B YBYB FRED
U C K KREMER
H A L L &AND
F R EBUCK
D K RHALL
ment of curriculum, and
EMER

Coldwater Baseball
serving as the Adult Edu-
cation Director for the Jay
School Corporation. Ap-
plicant must have excel-
lent written and verbal
communication skills.
Computer proficiency is
also a must. Applicants
should have a Bachelor!s
degree in business, edu-

Regional Highlights
cation, or a related field;
experience in adult educa-
tion; and at least five
years in business or ad-
ministrative experience.
The applicant also should
exhibit a familiarity and

classifieds
appreciation of the Jay
County Community. Re-
sumes will be accepted at
the John Jay Center at
101 S. Meridian St., Port-
land, Indiana 47371. Ap-
plications are due by Oc-
tober 15. A complete job
015 Card of Thanks 035 Help Wanted 035 Helpfor
description Wanted
this position
and additional information 050 Work Wanted
about the John Jay Center
DID YOU HAVE AN ANNI- EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR can be found at www.john- AGAPE LANDSCAPING.
VERSARY? Did someone The John Jay Center of jaycenter.com. The John Commercial and residen-
help you in time of need? Learning in Portland is Jay Center is an Equal tial mowing. Remulching
Thank them with a Card of seeking a talented individ- Opportunity Employer. and landscaping mainte-
Thanks in the Mercer ual to fill the position of nance. Owner Darl Strable
County Chronicle. Call Executive Director. This (419) 305-2836.
the office today at individual will be responsi- SEMI DRIVERS Good
419-678-2324 for details. ble for overseeing the driving record, one-year IF YOU NEED WORK and
day-to-day operations of experience. Home week-
020 For Rent
have a skill, advertise it
the John Jay Center and ends. Based in Lagrange, here! Call 419-678-2324
its staff members. This IN. 765-369-2952. 8:00 for details or stop in the of-
would include developing a.m.-5:00 p.m. Cell fice today. Mercer County
HOMES FOR RENT... the annual budget and 765-748-4268. Chronicle,124 W. Main
Apartments for rent...tents monitoring revenues and Street, Coldwater, Ohio
for rent...land for rent...the expenditures, fund raising, 45828
sky!s the limit. Call coordination and develop- WOULD YOU like to be
419-678-2324 to place ment of curriculum, and an in-home child care pro-
your classified ad today! serving as the Adult Edu- vider? Let us help. Call KEEN!S ROOFING and
cation Director for the Jay YWCA Child Care Re - Construction. Standing

025 For Sale School Corporation. Ap-


plicant must have excel-
source and Referral at
1-800-922-2916 or
seam metal, painted steel
and shingle roofing, vinyl
lent written and verbal 419-225-5465. siding and replacement
APPLIANCES. Biggest communication skills. windows. New construc-
and best selection of re-
040 Notices
Computer proficiency is tion and remodeling.
conditioned in or out of also a must. Applicants Charles Keen
country. 25 refrigerators, should have a Bachelor!s 260-335-2236.
20 sets washers, dryers, degree in business, edu-
10 single washers, 17 sin- NO MONEY down? No
cation, or a related field; problem. Credit blem -
gle dryers, 24 ranges, experience in adult educa- WOULD LIKE to care for
starting at $59 at Carl!s ishes OK. Roll-in closing
tion; and at least five costs, certain limitations elderly in their homes.
Appliances, next to bread years in business or ad- Coldwater and surround-
store, 605 West Logan, may apply. FHA/VA/RD.
ministrative experience. Free pre-approvals. Call ing area. Willing to cook
Celina. (567) 890-1335. The applicant also should
Sue Thomas, (419) and clean also. Have ref-
exhibit a familiarity and erences. Call (419)
COLDWATER, 3716 586-2806. KTL Perform-
appreciation of the Jay 678-2447.
Menchhofer, 5 acres along ance Mortgage, 5178
County Community. Re-
wooded creek, 3 bedroom Children!s Home-Bradford
055 Flea Market
sumes will be accepted at Road, Greenville, OH.
split-level home, pole
the John Jay Center at
barn; $224,900 OBO, Call 45331.MB.803171.000,LO
101 S. Meridian St., Port- .003362.000
419 852-8047.
land, Indiana 47371. Ap- GOING TO A FLEA MAR-
plications are due by Oc-
THIS ADVERTISING
SALE. BARNHART!S KET? Want people to
Furniture. Best prices tober 15. A complete job know you are going to be
around on new and used description for this position
and additional information
SPACE COULD BE YOURS! selling your merchandise?
furniture and mattresses.
about the John Jay Center Call 419-678-2324 Call 419-678-2324 to
200 East Main, Van Wert,
(419) 238-5079. can be found at www.john- FOR DETAILS place your classified ad to-
day!
jaycenter.com. The John

FIND IT ON
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08 Dodge Caliber R/T
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