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13th & 14th, 2012 will be the St.
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By Skeet Wolters
These long, dark Ohio winter
days have me already thinking
gardening and all that goes with
it. I gleaned the following from a
garden site on the internet where
I do my best planning. Here is
one of the best-kept gardeners
secrets.
If you have not gotten your
garden all tided up for the winter
you are still in luck to gather some
seedpods filled with ripe seeds
that can be saved and planted next
year. In a matter of minutes, you
can collect hundreds of seeds for
replanting. When else can you
get something for nothing? It
saves money compared to buying
a package of Zinnia, Marigold
or Echinacea seeds for several
dollars and only getting a few
seeds. A single flower head will
yield enough seeds for yourself
and neighbors.
Nurturing a plant from seed to
seed and completing that circle
of plant life is very satisfying. I
have some Hyacinth Beans that
have a history of over 35 years of
planting and saving of the seeds.
These were the seedpods that I
would share with young students
when I planted with them in the
schools. I know that many of
those same seeds are still being
saved and replanted around the
county.
Start with easy plants. Plants
that readily self-sow, (that
means they naturally propagate
themselves via the seed they drop)
these include bachelors buttons,
calendula, cleome, columbine,
nigella and rudbeckia. Vegetables
include beans, broccoli, corn,
chives, pumpkins and melons.
Some plants are difficult to
grow from seed and it might not
be worth the trouble to save their
seeds. It is easier to propagate
these plants as cuttings in early
spring or late fall. I learned that
taking cuttings from a tomato
plant saves weeks in growing
time compared to sowing seeds.
Cut off a sucker or healthy stem,
plant it in a growing medium (or
directly in the garden) keep it
moist, and it will root in days.
It is generally best to let seeds
fully ripen in their pods before
harvesting. That can be trickier
than it sounds because some
plants scatter their seeds as soon
as they are ripe. You may need to
tie a paper bag around maturing
seedpods to catch the seeds. It is
easiest to carefully harvest the ripe
seedpods and bring then indoors to
finish drying. Just keep them in a
dry, airy place away from hungry
rodents to finish drying.
To store the seeds when they
are completely dry, remove the
seeds from the seedpod and
separate them from the chaff and
other debris. Some seeds can be
hard to identify and the internet is
a good place to learn about each
species. Put them in labeled,
airtight containers and store them
in a cool, dry, dark place such as
a refrigerator, basement or garage
with a temperature of 40-50
degrees F. The germination rate
may not be as high as purchased
seed but I promise you will enjoy
this process much more. I have
good luck planting a row of
Zinnia seeds in a starting garden
and then transplanting them in
spaced out rows. My challenge
this year is red Zinnia seeds that
I harvested from the OSU Scarlet
Golf Course in late fall. I hope to
have plenty to share.
Coldwater and St. Henry
Cluster Parishes are offering
GriefShare, a special help
seminar and support group
for people experiencing grief
and loss because of death.
Sessions begin on Monday,
January 9 from 7-8:30 p.m. at
Holy Trinity Church basement
in Coldwater.
GriefShare features
nationally recognized experts
on grief recovery topics.
Seminar sessions include
The Journey of Grief,
The Effects of Grief, Your
Family and Grief, Why?
and Stuck in Grief.
For more information call
Carol Rosenbeck, 419-678-
4802, ext. 123 or Pat Stachler,
419-678-4118.
Mercer County Council on Aging
Coldwater and St. Henry Cluster
Parishes offers GriefShare
Seed Saving: One of the best-kept gardeners secrets
Red Zinnia in full bloom.
THE MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE
Page 2 January 5, 2012
area obituaries
Diana M. Reigelsperger, age 63,
of Coldwater OH, died on Tuesday,
December 27, 2011 at Mercer
County Community Hospital,
Coldwater, Ohio. Services were
held on Monday, January 2, 2012
at Coldwater United Methodist
Church. Burial followed in St.
Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater
Ohio. Memorial may be directed
to Coldwater United Methodist
Church Furnace Fund. Condolences
may be left at hogenkampfh.com.
Donald E. Wyatt, age 47,
of Celina, Ohio passed away
Saturday, December 31, 2011 at
Joint Township District Memorial
Hospital St. Marys, Ohio. Funeral
services will be at 10:30 AM on
Thursday, January 05, 2012 at
Abounding Grace Ministries with
Rev. Rick Brosher officiating.
Interment will be at Swamp College
Cemetery .Friends may call from
2-4 & 6-8p.m. on Wednesday
at the Lehman-Hogenkamp-
Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina.
Memorials may be made to the
Cancer Association of Mercer Co.,
Inc. P.O. Box 624 Celina, Ohio
45822.
Clarence Lyle Crouch, age
85, of North Star Ohio, died on
Saturday, December 31, 2011 at
Briarwood Village, Coldwater,
Ohio. A private family service
will be held. Burial will be in
Swamp College Cemetery, Celina
Ohio. Memorials may be directed
to State of the Heart Hospice 1350
N. Broadway Street Greenville,
OH 45331. Condolences may be
left at hogenkampfh.com.
Marilyn Ann Helmer, 77,
of Rockford, Ohio, died Friday,
December 30, 2011 at 2:45 pm,
at the Laurels of Shane Hill in
Rockford, where she had been a
patient. There will be no visitation
or services. Condolences may be
left at ketchamripley.com.
Tom Case age 67, passed away
suddenly Saturday afternoon at
his residence in Celina, Ohio.
Visitation will be Thursday,
January 5, 2012, at Goodwin
Memorial Chapel, from 1 to 8:00
P.M. Services will be held Friday,
January 6, 2012, at 10:30 A.M. at
Goodwin Memorial Chapel, with
visitation beginning at 9:00 A.M.
Burial will be at the Elm Grove
Cemetery in Bluffton.
Light on Snow By Anita Shreve

Reviewed by
Skeet Wolters, Library Assistant

Ohios safe Haven for Newborns,
a law which went into effect in 2001,
allows babies to be surrendered at
any hospital emergency room or
law enforcement agency with 30
days of birth, as long as the baby is
unharmed. The law protects babies
whose parents are unable to care for
them, allowing for total confidential-
ity for parents. Currently all 50 states
have a form of safe haven law.
Light on Snow by Anita Shreve
brings the need of this law to the pub-
lic. As I read the book I kept thinking
that if this young couple had knowl-
edge of this law they could have
saved their baby and themselves a
load of grief, sorrow and shame. As
it worked out it was a life-changing
experience for the mother, father,
finders and keepers.
After losing his wife and baby
to an automobile accident, Robert
Dillon takes 12-year-old daughter,
Nicky, to live in a remote wooded
area in New Hampshire. The former
professional takes up woodworking
and holes up most of the days in his
workshop making furniture to sell
to tourists. On one of their regular
daily walks in the woods, father and
daughter think they hear sounds of a
crying baby. The snowfall is heavy
and they are wearing snowshoes to
walk the paths and this makes their
search slow going. They come upon
a crying newborn wrapped in a sleep-
ing bag, buried in the snow. They get
the baby to the hospital; it survives
and the story continues as a mystery
of who, what, where, when. The
young Nicky is mature for her age
and makes some good judgment calls
and her bereaving father goes along
with them. This is a sad story, but one
that comes true to life much too often.
This was an eye opener and made me
see the need and importance of the
Ohios Safe Haven for Newborns
law. Maybe this review will aid in
making more people aware of this
law and the resource it offers.
Light on Snow is an excellent
book in many ways and I highly
recommend it to most. Go to http://
www.safehaven.tv/states/ohio/ for
more information on the Ohio Safe
Haven Law. Happy reading. Skeet
John Boeckman, of Hoosier
Pride, was the December 20,
2011, speaker for the regular
meeting of the Coldwater Ki-
wanis Club. Hoosier Pride is a
new egg production facility lo-
cated west of Celina off SR 67
(29 in Ohio) in Indiana. Using
a PowerPoint program, John
showed how the facility was con-
structed and equipped. Six layer
barns, each 500 by 64 feet, house
apartments stacked 12 high.
Each layer barn houses two mil-
lion laying hens. The operation
is completely automated. An egg
is not touched by a human hand
at any point in the production
from the hen through cleaning,
grading, cooling, and packag-
ing. John described the methods
used to provide food, water, ven-
tilation, and manure handling for
the facility and the array of spe-
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purchased from suppliers, both
local and worldwide.
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A Look Back
MERCER COUnTY
CHROnICLE
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From the Archives of the
Mercer County Chronicle
10 YEARS AGO (2002)
Coldwater Council has
passed Ordinances 1452 and
1453 which will raise water and
wastewater rates for Coldwater
residents an average of $10.95
per quarter.
25 YEARS AGO (1987)
Beginning in January, Tri Star
Career Compact will offer three
courses to help the unemployed
to enter the work force. One
course is to help a displaced
homemaker or a single parent
prepare for the workplace;
another for a person in transition
between jobs, and another for
the person with a skill who just
cant find a job.
50 YEARS AGO (1962)
The State of Ohio quit using
sales tax stamps January 1st, for
the first time since the tax was
first levied in 1935, but they
will continue to collect the three
percent tax.
I suppose you all have made
those New Years resolutions and
broken most of them all ready.
But I guess that is half the fun
of making them. I havent made
any yet, I am still trying to figure
out which ones I need to make.
It probably wont make any
difference any way as like most
people I break them too. But that
is half the fun.
Cant complain too much
about the weather over Christmas.
Temps in the 40s and no snow
made it much safer to travel this
Christmas. I did enjoy watching
that grandson of mine open all
his presents. You spend all that
time on wrapping those presents
and it doesnt take the kid long
to unwrap them. I am sure he got
much more than he needed but
that is how it is when you have
two Aunts that like to shop.
I hope you all had a great
Christmas and a Happy New
Year. Now we must get our acts
together and see if we all can
get someone better in the White
House for starters. We can all start
thinking of whom to vote for and
maybe straighten out the situation
in Washington, D.C. It will be a
hard task but I think it is one that
needs to be done if this Country
is going to survive.

Thats My Opinion..............
Whats Yours??
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Your 401(k) offers tax-deductible contributions, tax-deferred growth of
earnings potential and a variety of investment options so its a great tool
for building retirement savings. Yet like all tools, your 401(k) must be used
properly to get the best results. Thats why you should review your 401(k) at
least annually and make whatever adjustments are needed.
Depending on where you work, you may get some 401(k) review help
from your plan provider. But if that assistance isnt available, you might want to
consult with a financial professional to make sure youre getting the maximum
benefit from your plan.
As you begin to review your 401(k), your first question should probably
be this:
How much should I contribute? At the very least, try to put in enough to
receive your employers matching contribution, if one is offered. If you dont
earn this match, you are essentially walking away from free money. Beyond
this, though, the amount you put into your 401(k) might depend on what other
retirement savings vehicles you have available. For instance, if youre eligible,
you may also want to contribute to a Roth IRA, which offers tax-free growth
potential, provided youve had your account for five years and dont start
taking withdrawals until youre 59.
Of course, its not only how much you put into your 401(k) that determines
its success its also how you choose to allocate your investment dollars.
(Keep in mind that asset allocation does not guarantee a profit or protect
against loss.) Your 401(k) may have a dozen or more investment choices,
such as stock funds, bond funds and money market funds. To choose the right
investment mix, youll need to consider a variety of factors, including these:
Your age Generally speaking, the younger you are, the more
aggressive you can afford to be with your 401(k) investments, because
youll have decades in which to potentially overcome the inevitable down
periods of the market. As you get older, you may wish to invest somewhat
more conservatively, but youll still need some growth potential in your 401(k)
portfolio.
Your goals Everyone has different goals for retirement. You might
want to retire early and travel the world, while your co-worker desires to
work as long as possible and then, upon retirement, stay close to home and
pursue hobbies. Because you each have different goals, with different income
needs, you also may need to follow different investment strategies within your
401(k).
Your other retirement income sources If you have a variety of
retirement income sources a pension from another job, an IRA, a spouse
with generous retirement benefits you may need to invest differently,
perhaps less aggressively, than if you had fewer options for retirement
income.
Apart from putting away as much as you can into your 401(k) and
choosing the right investment mix, what else can you do to get the most out
of your plan? Heres a suggestion: If you have worked at various jobs and
acquired multiple 401(k)s, consider rolling them over into one account. You
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approach, with your investment dollars working together toward your ultimate
retirement goals.
As you can see, a 401(k) review and rollover can reward you in many
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John M. Yoder, Financial Advisor
As an investor, you know that 2011 was a somewhat choppy year, with the
financial markets going through many ups and downs. So what can you expect in
2012?
As baseball Hall of Famer Yogi Berra is quoted as saying: Its hard to make
predictions especially about the future. And these words are certainly applicable
for anyone who would like an accurate forecast of the investment climate.
Yet we do know of some factors that may affect your portfolio in the months
ahead. Here are a few of them:
* Strong business fundamentals This past year, all the noise about the debt
ceiling debate, the size of the U.S. deficit and the European financial situation tended
to drown out some fairly good news: U.S. businesses balance sheets were strong
for the most part, borrowing costs remained low, and corporate profits were good
and corporate profitability remains a key driver of stock prices. Heading into 2012,
these fundamentals continue to look positive, which may bode well for investors.
* Europes debt crisis Greeces economic problems made a lot of news in 2011,
but they werent the end of the story in Europe, as major financial difficulties also
face Italy, Spain, Portugal and Ireland. Its by no means clear how these problems
will be resolved, so dont be surprised to see them lead to intermittent, if short-lived,
shocks to the markets.

* Election-year patterns As youre well aware, were voting for president
in 2012. But you might be surprised to learn that the S&P 500 index has shown
negative returns in only three of the last 21 presidential election years. Coincidence?
No one can say for sure and at this point, no one can say if this pattern of positive
returns will continue during this election year. Still, its an interesting phenomenonSo
there you have it: the good, the bad and the quirky. Take them all together, and you
still may not be able to foresee what will happen with the markets this year, but youll
have a lot to think about.
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the graves of the veterans in the Marion Cluster for Christmas. In the
picture Janie Luebke placing a bow on her fathers (Art Bruns) grave.
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Whats Happening
Around the Fort.
As we start the new year I
have so many questions that I
think about. I wonder if you are
the same.
Why do croutons come in
airtight packages? Arent they
just stale bread anyway?
If people from Poland are
called Poles, then why arent
people that come from Holland
called Holes?
If we are here to help other
people, then what are the others
here for?
I wonder what color of hair
you put on a bald mans drivers
license?
Since mothers in this country
feed their babies with those little
tiny spoons and forks, I wonder
if the Chinese use toothpicks to
feed their babies?
Notice those pictures of the
criminals on the walls of the
post office? Why dont they just
put the pictures on the postage
stamps and the mailmen can
look for them while they deliver
the mail?
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THOUGHT FOR THE
WEEK: Heres a good prayer
for the coming new year, you
might want to use it daily. Dear
Lord keep your arm around my
shoulder and your hand over
my mouth.
UNTIL NEXT WEEK
REMEMBER: Be happy, love
on another and remember that
there is a miracle out there that
can change your life.
fort notes
by Betty Lou Denney/Hall
I was surprised to read the
map as we were driving to Fargo,
ND, that we were near the tallest
structure in the world. Of course,
I had to ask Alvin to take a couple
of side roads, so we could drive by
this tower.
This KVLY-TV Tower near
Fargo, was listed at 2,063 feet. In
fact, the KXJB Tower, five miles
away from the previous tower, is
just three feet shorter. In 2009,
North Dakota advertised a Fall
Tour, of about 200 miles, between
the South Dakota line, and southern
Manitoba, Canada, of the Land of
Tall Towers, with www.gallery.
bostonradio.org . I wondered why
these tall towers were constructed.
The advertisement of the Tour
stated that broadcasters were
looking to cover this enormous
area, in the pre-satellite era. There
were few economical choices other
than building very tall towers. That
is why North Dakota became home
to what were for many years, the
tallest and second-tallest structures
in the world.
As of January 2010, I read that
a spectacular ceremony marked
the opening of the worlds tallest
skyscraper, the Burj Khalifa. in
Dubai, United Arab Emirates.
This skyscraper measures 828
meters, or 2717 feet. The tower
was named after Sheikh Khalifa
bin Zayed al-Nahyan, the ruler
of the neighboring emirate of
Abu Dhabi, and President of the
United Arab Emirates. He and his
brothers personally intervened the
previous month to lend Dubai the
funds to pay off the debts of one
of Dubais biggest state-owned
companies. This Dubai building
is nearly 20% taller than the North
Dakota TV Tower.
Are you asking how this relates
to Mercer Countys history? Here
is a story of a proposed tall tower
in Celina.
I received a letter from AT&T,
about a Notice of a Proposed
Tower Construction, at 1800
Industrial Drive, Celina, Mercer
County. The letter states, This
letter will serve as our public
notification of the proposed AT&T
construction of a new 280 foot tall
self-support tower and associated
equipment at the address referenced
above. The lease area will be 100
foot by 100 foot. AT&T invites
comments from any interested
party regarding the likelihood that
the proposed construction would
adversely affect any historic
properties. The letter was signed
by STRATEGIC Inc., Sheldon
McLeod, 520 S. Main St., Suite
2531, Akron, OH 44311. You are
welcome to write this company
about your own thoughts.
Therefore, I will do the archival
research about local archaeological
sites in this area of Celina, and
respond to AT&Ts letter of
request. I wanted to share with
you, this request of the Mercer
County Historical Society by this
international company, AT&T.
I wondered to myself how this
will affect the historical culture of
Celinas families. And that is when
I recalled driving by the United
States tallest tower at 2,063 feet
in North Dakota. Apparently, the
proposed AT&T Tower of 280
feet, at Celina, will be about 10%
of the tallest towers in the United
States (2063 feet) and the world,
(2717 feet). And that is how
international history and national
history relate to Mercer Countys
History to start off this new year in
January 2012.
[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.]
KVLY-TV Tower, near Fargo,
north Dakota, is the tallest
structure in the United States, but
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Sat. Jan. 14th 6 p.m. at the Celina
Eagles to benefit the Hospice/
Patient care fund.
Bower North Productions, a
Fort Wayne-based entertainment
company, presents the audience-
participation mystery-comedy To
Catch a Clue
The action take place aboard
the cruise ship S.S. Whatamess,
as the confused Detective John
Fieldstone (Larry Bower) attempts
to unravel the crime. The colorful
cast includes Ima Shrink a pop
psychiatrist; Trevor Travis , the
cruise travel agent; Latina, a hot-
tempered Latin beauty; Arno
Neggenschwartzer the Austrian
physical activities director; and
the ships Captain (an audience
member). Guests will fill out
crime reports to try to solve the
crime. One guest will be named
Detective of the Evening. The
rest will die laughing at this
original detective spoof from
Bower North Productions.
In this hilarious mystery,
bumbling Detective John
Fieldstone mistakenly boards the
Bahama Llama Mama, about to
embark on a tropical cruise. The
small crew is busily preparing for
the midnight buffet. Artist/sculptor
and kitchen manager Michelle
Angelo has just finished one of her
famous ice sculptures (a replica
of the Bahama Llama Mama
anchored in a bowl of shrimp).
Engine room crew chief and
lounge comedian Pickles Rickles is
rehearsing his holiday comedy act.
Dance instructor Carlos DiToros
is swabbing the deck. British
mystery writer Tabitha Christy
is sitting by the pool creating her
next plot. But where is Captain
Esau Bedderdaze? And who is
steering the ship on this tropical
cruise to the Bad Llamas? (No, not
the Bahamas. The Bad Llamas,
where two really mean Llamas
inhabit a deserted tropical island.
What do you expect for $99.95
plus port fee?). When the Captain
is discovered dead, Detective John
Fieldstone springs (or stumbles)
into action! He will definitely
need the audiences help to solve
the case of To Catch a Clue.
Saturday show begin with
Social Hour 5-6, Dinner at 6 and
show to follow. Cash bar available.
Diner/show tickets are $20 ea.
(Limited seating is available). This
is an all new show.
Community Health Professionals to present an Comedy/Murder/Mystery Dinner Show on. Jan. 14th
The Coldwater Columbian
Squires recently completed their
annual Christmas Collection. With
the co-operation of the Merchants
in Coldwater and the Coldwater
Jaycees, the Squires were able to
collect over $470.00 and lots of
new toys.
The Squires would like to thank
the Merchants for allowing them
to place money canisters in their
stores, the Jaycees for allowing
them to use the Santa House for
collecting the toys and all of those
who made a contribution. The
money was turned over to the Holy
Trinity Food Pantry. A van full of
toys was delivered to OUR Home
in Celina and a good number to
the Food Pantry for distribution.
Chief Squire Mark Brunet,
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Stechschulte, Associate Pastor at
Holy Trinity and the Squires Fr.
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Celina Couple Receives Albert Heckler
Award from Cheryl Ann Programs
Louis and Dorothy Hoyng never imagined that theyd be-
come involved with Cheryl Ann Programs.
They were raising three happy, healthy boys in their Celina
home. Louie operated his custom upholstery shop next door,
and Dorothy worked in the high school cafeteria. They were a
typical family.
Then a very atypical thing happened. Their middle son,
Brian, was struck by lightning in 1981 when he was 16. With
that bolt out of the blue, the Hoyngs lives changed forever.
The odds of being struck by lightning are one in 280,000,
but the Hoyngs couldnt afford to spend much time thinking
about their terrible luck. They had a son who needed them
more than he ever had. The first years after Brians accident,
which left him with severe disabilities, were very difficult,
they said, as they searched for someone who could help them
help Brian.
Their school district helped as much as it could.Finally, then-
Superintendent Ralph Stelzer recommended a place the Hoyngs
knew about but had never visited as parents: Cheryl Ann.
Cheryl Ann was the best thing that ever happened to us,
Louie Hoyng said. It gave Brian his life back.
The people of Cheryl Ann helped Brian with his everyday
life. They gave him a place to go and jobs to do. He made new
friends, and enjoyed everything about his experiences there,
up to and including the bus ride out to Mud Pike.
When he would see Sam Morden (his bus aide) he would
just smile, and the people in Adult Day Services really knew
how to make him laugh, Dorothy Hoyng said.
It wasnt long before the Hoyngs were finding ways to re-
pay Cheryl Ann for its help. They were regular volunteers.
Louie Hoyng completed upholstery jobs for the unique
equipment used at Cheryl Ann, and often, said Superintendent
Mike Overman, Louie would forget to send us a bill. He
also served a term on the county MRDD board and was the
board president.
For all that, and for their tireless advocacy on behalf of
their son, the Hoyngs received the Albert Heckler Award at
the staff appreciation banquet in March. The award is given
each year to a Cheryl Ann family that exemplifies service and
advocacy.
The Hoyngs both served as good examples of first-rate
advocates for their son, Overman said. They rarely ever
missed a day spending time with him, and they always spoke
up to be sure his needs were being met. They were really spe-
cial parents for Brian, and really good supporters of our pro-
gram.
Brian Hoyng died in February 2008 at the age of 43. In the
years after the lightning strike he taught his family a lot about
patience, hope, endurance and acceptance. He introduced the
Hoyngs to a world they had only seen from the outsidebut it
was a world where they found welcome and acceptance.
We met some wonderful people during our years at Cheryl
Ann, Dorothy Hoyng said. They worked their hearts out
helping us with Brian.
Dorothy and Louis Hoyng
Stateline Writers Meet
At the April meeting of the Stateline Writers Club, members read
profiles they had written about someone, living or dead or make-
believe, and member Eileen Whitsetts special activity of having mem-
bers combine pictures of particular scenes with a person or people
assigned to them to put into that scene brought interesting results.
Sue Miller and Gretchen Bollenbachers proposal for a special
meeting designed to attract new members was described and approved.
Members will be hosted by the Coldwater Public Library in June for
a reading of their best work.
At the next meeting, which will be on Saturday, May 16, mem-
bers will rehearse for their special program in June.
Stateline club members meet the 3rd Saturday of each month at
10 a.m. at the Celina Mercer County Library. Anyone interested in
coming to a meeting or becoming a member is cordially invited to
attend.
Celina Rotary Dog Park Dedicated
BY: BETTY LOU DENNEY/HALL
Opening day at the Celina Rotary Dog Park received
rave revues from the dogs. As the gates opened for the first
time on Tuesday May 12, dogs of all sizes were seen mak-
ing their way to the park to get a chance to run in over 3
acres of wide open spaces of the chain-linked fenced in
area. Small dogs area is an acre and the large dogs have
over 2 acres. The new park, which is one of newest and
biggest things happening in the State Parks around the coun-
try, was made possible due to the efforts of Deborha Borns,
Rotary Club President. Her friend, Darlene Lynskey, is also
working on getting a State Dog Park in her home town of
St. Marys. The two dog lovers along with many volunteers
worked many hours with the help of the State and Craig
Morton, who is the regional manager of Grand Lake St.
Marys. Together they cleared away debris from the previ-
ously unused land. The Park is located at the end of West
Bank Road
Deb Borns saw her idea come to life with the help of the
Celina Rotary Clubs major donation and businesses as well
as individuals who helped with labor and monetary dona-
tions. The idea came to her after visiting another dog park.
At the dedication ceremony Deb thanked many of the
people who made the park possible. Jeff Larmore, Past
Rotary President and Celina City Council Member spoke
as his 150 pound Newfoundland, Bentley checked out the
park. Jeff is also a large contributor to the park in honor of
the recovery of Bentley after he had been lost for several
days. Craig Morton, Regional Manager of State Park Gand
Lake St. Marys and John Hunter, Assistant Chief of the
Division of Parks and Recreation also spoke at the dedica-
tion ceremony. Deb concluded her speech with some wise
lessons that she has learned from her own dogs. A few of
which were: Never leave home without your leach and
your ID. If you stare at someone long enough, you will get
what you want. Last, if it is not wet and sloppy it is not a
real kiss.
One of the many visitors enjoying running free on dedi-
cation day was a lab /poodle mix owned by Dave Hochstien,
professor at Wright State University. He has other dogs at
home but decided to only bring one at a time. He com-
mented that this was the first time his dog had this much
exercise since he got him a year ago.
There are a few small problems to work out with the
park, such as the water faucet would not shut off and there
was a small hole under the fence in the small dog side of
the park, which of course was found by one of the little
furry visitors on dedication day. These problems will be
easily fixed. Memberships ($10) to Fur Ever Friends are
being sold to help with the upkeep of the park. The use of
the park is free to the public. One of the additions they
would like to have is benches added to the park for the
comfort of the owners.
The green stations placed around the fence for the dog
wastes were given at a discount by Florida based company
named DogiPot. Gary Brown, Assistant Operations Man-
ger, heard about the plans for the park and wanted to help
by giving discounts on the pots. The company has all Oxi-
biodegradable bags inside the pots for your dog waste. Gary
flew in from Florida to be a part of the ribbon cutting and
opening of the park. More of their products can be found
by going to: www.propet.org.
If visiting the park remember to follow the rules that are
posted at the entrance. Common sense is your guide such
as:
Dogs should have their current shots
The park has little dog and big dog sections, keep
dogs in their own spaces.
Dont leave dog unattended
Do not bring a dog that shows aggressive behavior
Keep small children under close supervision
Clean up after your own dog
Never bring a dog to the park that has an illness.
These are just a few precautions to remember. Check
the rules before entering the park and you and your dog
will have a great time The Park is open daylight to dark
everyday.
Deb Borns prepares to cut the ribbon at the Dedication of the Celina Rotary Club Dog Park. Helping to hold the ribbon
is Darlene Lynskey and John Hunter, assistant chief of the Ohios Division of Parks and Recreation. On left is Craig
Morton, Regional Manager of Grand Lake St. Marys. Right: Jeff Larmore and Bentley. Photo by Roy Hall.
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thousands of time over the past 31
years in the offces, classrooms,
and hallways of Marion Local
Schools. Stan Wilker was the
man answering questions, locat-
ing contracts, selling tickets, and
consulting coaches during that
time. The duties of an athletic
director are in fact quite varied,
and hopefully are accomplished
with little notice. Athletic direc-
tors, umpires, and basketball
offcials usually work in relative
anonymity until they make a mis-
take.
Wilker relates, There were no
major problems during my years,
just the occasional fan disappoint-
ment over a ticket or something,
but nothing big. Winter weather
conditions can be one of the more
diffcult aspects of an athletic
directors job. Whether to play or
cancel an event can be a diffcult
one. One particular ice storm was
actually a very fortunate event for
Wilker. We had icy roads and
decided to cancel. I called one
offcial to inform him of the situ-
ation. He asked why I was telling
him this, as he was at another
school ready to work a game.
Wilker replied, Your name is on
my contract for tonights game at
Marion. The offcial had mistak-
enly doubled booked himself that
night. If it had not been for the
ice that evening, Wilker would
have had teams, coaches, and fans
in the stands, but a defnite short-
age of offcials.
The job of athletic director
has changed for Wilker and other
directors over the past thirty
years. He looks back on the
increased extra curricular oppor-
tunities that have been provided
for the students at Marion. We
have 85 to 88 percent of the high
school student body participating
in athletics, band, or cheerleading,
and that is typical of other MAC
schools. In grades 7-12, Marion
will feld approximately forty dif-
ferent teams with fve in football
and other junior varsity and junior
high sports. Relatively recent
additions to sports opportunities
for Marion students include bowl-
ing and swimming.
Wilker was involved with a
very active Athletic Boosters
organization and they, in coopera-
tion with the school board, made
numerous physical improvements
to Marions athletic facilities.
With that much time and money
invested by so many people,
Wilker had occasions when he
was concerned that things would
not be perfect. We had some
standing water after we redid the
football feld. Guys did address
the drainage issue, but that is
the type thing that would bother
me.
In addition to his 31 years as
Athletic Director, Wilker spent
23 years as an assistant foot-
ball coach for the Flyers and he
was the defensive coordinator for
many of those years. It was in
2000 that Marion had our turn
and won their frst state football
championship. Acting both as
an assistant football coach and
Athletic Director, Wilker recalls
the walk across Paul Brown Field
as State Champions. That was
special, he relates. The Flyers
won nine other state champi-
onships and Wilker was proud
of them all, but he feels almost
equally proud of the success of all
the MAC schools. The Midwest
Athletic Conference has gained
admiration over the years. The
MAC started play in 1973 and just
brought Fort Recovery, Mendon,
and New Knoxville into the fold
in 1978, a year before Wilker
became A.D. It started as some
small rural schools unknown by
most in the state. Wilker saw the
MAC become the unquestioned
preeminent small school confer-
ence in the state. High school
sports fans, coaches, and admin-
istrators at any Ohio state tourna-
ment know and respect the M-A-C
chant. Some conferences have a
dominating school; the MAC is a
dominating conference.
The job of athletic director is
at times more than one man can
handle. Wilker was able to do his
job well because of all the volun-
teers and people who helped him
at Marion. I just did not have to
worry that my line judges, timers,
scorers, track offcials, and others
would be there. I cannot thank
them enough. He is easing into
this retirement thing and doing
some part time work, but plans
to take some time in March to
catch some spring training base-
ball in Florida. His Indians train
in Arizona, but at least he can
scout the opposition.
Fred Kremer photo
Wilker receives recognition during the January 21 home basketball
game at Marion Local. Former varsity basketball coach Keith
Westrick (right) presents Wilker with a plaque.
Wilker retires from Marion Local
By Roy Hall

Some years ago, I was going thru
a family album when I discovered a
yellowed newspaper clipping. The
article concerned an issue of mov-
ing into the future. It concerned the
local transportation company replac-
ing its old trolley (street car) system
with modern buses. The propo-
nents looked forward to comfort and
change while the opponents fought
to save the humble trolley. One lone
voice was especially mentioned in
the article in his efforts to keep the
trolley. But in 1947, my dad lost
his battle and the trolley came to a
halt. Today, the bus company, the
modern buses and the trolleys are all
gone. Who knows if the trolleys had
been protected, like the people of San
Francisco chose to do, what it would
have meant to the area as a tourist
attraction.
Anytime change comes, there will
be voices on both sides of the issue.
Our area is in the midst of a decision
involving electrical power genera-
tion by the use of wind. Should the
area host wind turbines or not? And,
if so, where should these turbines
be allowed? A company, NextEra
Energy Resources, is looking at four
or fve sites in Ohio to introduce
their company to the state, taking
advantage of its wind resources. At
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Mercer County Chronicle met with
three representatives of NextEra
Energy Resources at the papers
Coldwater offces. In attendance
were Tom Gray, General Manager
of the Chronicle; Betty Hall and
I; along with Mary Wells, Media
Relations; Paul Dockery, Project
Manager; and Scott Scovill, Director
of NextEra Energy Resources. The
purpose of the meeting was to give
the Chronicle the opportunity to ask
questions about the proposed project
in Mercer and Auglaize Counties
and to address some of the concerns
people raised in two other meetings
Betty and I covered.
I want to begin by mentioning
three corporate entities for the pur-
pose of defnition to avoid confusion.
The frst entity is NextEra Energy,
Inc. (Ticker Symbol: NEE) which
is a publicly traded company on the
New York Stock Exchange. If you
want a piece of the action you can
have your broker buy some shares
for you. They have not missed pay-
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fve years.
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pany owned by NextEra Energy, Inc.
It serves around four and a half mil-
lion customers in Florida and is one
of the larger rate-regulated electric
utility companies.
The third corporate entity on our
list is NextEra Energy Resources. It
is also a subsidiary company owned
by NextEra Energy, Inc. This is the
company working here in Mercer
County. NextEra Energy Resources,
headquartered in Juno Beach, Florida,
specializes in low carbon or no car-
bon energy production, with 42% of
their energy coming from wind, 37%
from natural gas, 14% from nuclear,
4% from oil, 2% from hydroelectric
and 1% from solar, for a total genera-
tion capacity of 18,000 megawatts
generated in twenty-six states and
Canada. NextEra Energy Resources
(NER) is the largest wind genera-
tor in North America with 85 wind
facilities currently in operation.
Presently, NER is in the early
stages of evaluating the feasibility of
establishing wind farms in Mercer
and Auglaize Counties. The pro-
cess began with a company NER
owns which maps wind currents in
an attempt to identify likely sites
for their projects. Once a site has
been identifed, NER erects a mete-
orological tower such as the one
on Wabash Road. There are three
such towers in our area. Every ten
minutes, the tower records weather
data including wind speed and direc-
tion. Periodically, the towers down-
load this data to a central collection
point.
The feasibility study performed
by NextEra Energy Resources takes
from two to three years and includes
more than just studying local weath-
er. There are several critical hurdles
that must be addressed before a wind
farm can become reality. A failure in
any one of these hurdles will result in
the project being cancelled. In addi-
tion to the wind study, some of the
other factors are:
If local land owners are recep-
tive to having wind turbines on their
property.
Transmission studies: identify-
ing a place close enough that can
receive the energy produced where
the infrastructure will be minimally
impacted. Expenses involved in get-
ting the power onto the energy
grid are also considered.
Wholesale Customer availabil-
ity: identifying potential buyers of
the energy that will be created.
Environmental studies.
Government approval.
All of these issues are pursued
simultaneously as the evaluation
process progresses. A lot of the
work is done at the home offce in
Juno Beach, Florida.
However, one issue that is obvi-
ously done locally, and is a concern
raised at the two prior meetings,
involves contact with the land-
owners. Some individuals have
expressed an opinion there is too
much secrecy involved in making
deals for the required property. We
put this question to the representa-
tives. Their reply was, We do not
do business in a public forum. In
fact, I am not aware of any com-
pany that does business in a public
forum. Deals are made in offces,
boardrooms, in restaurants or golf
courses. If the public is impacted,
such as a bank merger, or required
by law, such as earnings statements
for publicly traded companies, the
public is told. Otherwise, business
deals and their results are kept con-
fdential. The NER representative
continued by pointing out that since
real estate is involved, these legal
agreements must be recorded in the
courthouse. Once the agreements
are recorded, they become public
records. As such, anyone can go
to the courthouse and look at these
legal documents and review what
was agreed upon and by whom.
Putting wind farms in our area rep-
resent a big investment for NextEra
Energy Resources with a cost of
two million dollars per megawatt
for each wind turbine. The turbines
NER has consistently used in the
past are manufactured by General
Electric and are either 1.5, 1.6 or 2.3
megawatts. The project for our area
is a one hundred megawatt project,
utilizing between forty and seventy
wind turbines. In addition, a local
offce and maintenance facility,
employing at least eight people, will
be established. Usually the manager
is brought in from out of town but
the rest is usually hired and trained
locally.
Our two hour visit included a dis-
cussion of shadow ficker. Shadow
ficker is caused by the rising or set-
ting sun getting behind a wind tur-
bine causing a moving shadow from
the blades. If the shadow crosses a
window of a house on a sunny day,
the light inside the house appears to
ficker or strobe. Currently, Ohio
regulations require that shadow
ficker cannot occur more than thirty
hours a year. This phenomenon
can last from fve to forty minutes
per day depending on the position
of the sun. This phenomenon does
not occur on overcast days or when
the sun is not directly behind the
turbine. In addition, wind direction
is also a factor with shadow ficker
in that the turbines are computer
controlled to always point into the
wind. So, if the wind is blowing at
right angles to a line drawn from the
turbine to the window affected, there
is little ficker. Also, if there are trees
or other obstructions between the
turbine and the affected house, fick-
er is not an issue. NER has, in the
past, committed to assisting property
owners affected by shadow ficker,
even in cases where the phenomenon
occurred well within the minimum
allowed by state or local regulations.
In the next few weeks, NER rep-
resentatives are planning an open
house. They want to give any-
one, who wishes, the opportunity
to speak and ask questions, one on
one, with a representative about the
project. They believe that many
people who have concerns about the
proposed wind farm, once informed,
will appreciate their mission of turn-
ing into the wind.
Wind (Continued from Page 6)
Rick Muhlenkamp and Joe Rose
Sr. appeared at the February 28 meet-
ing of the Coldwater Council to ex-
press concerns with flooding in the
southwest edge of the village. Rose
stated that he was not a resident of
Coldwater but pays $6,000 in taxes
every year. He questioned if the con-
struction of Briarwood Village had a
direct influence on flooding in the
area. Muhlenkamp questioned the
purpose of the pond near the facility
and asked if it shouldnt be drained
every fall to allow for spring rain wa-
ter. He asked, Do we want pretty, or
do we want floods? Muhlenkamp
and Rose both stated that they were
also representing neighbors who
have the same concerns. Muhlen-
kamp ended by saying, We would
like some resolution, a plan.
Mayor LaVern Stammen, who
had spent a large portion of the day
addressing flooding issues, stated
that an answer was not gonna hap-
pen right now. He explained that for
complex issues, the council will cre-
ate a committee to look at the issue
and develop options, then report back
to the full council.
Village Administrator Eric
Thomas quickly clarified the issue
by saying that recent flooding was
not a result of Briarwood Village.
He explained that the water flooding
southwest Coldwater is coming from
the farmland south of the village.
At 7 p.m., were still getting water
from Philothea, added Thomas. He
continued by saying that Coldwater
hasnt had a three inch rain for years,
and that homeowners throughout the
village had reported water in their
basements for the first time he could
recall. He concluded that the recent
rain did give the village an opportu-
nity to observe water flow, and that
knowledge will be used in formulat-
ing plans for the future.
Thomas thanked the fire depart-
ment for their efforts during the flood-
ing. The department assisted people
whose basements experienced flood-
ing and with flooding at the Cold-
water Mall. The department also
performed traffic control and rescue
operations in Butler Township.
In other business, the council adopted
Ordinance 1586 on third and final
reading. The ordinance re-codifies
ordinances, repelling all inconsistent
ordinances, and includes definitions
of terms used in the ordinances.
The council held an executive
session to discuss personnel and real
estate, as is a regular charge of the
council, defined in the village char-
ter.
The next meeting of the council
will be March 14, at 7 p.m., at the
village hall. The public is invited to
attend.
Citizens ask Coldwater Council
to address flooding issues
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To the Ohio State Buckeye Foot-
ball Fans in the Mercer County area,
Ross Homan has become a house-
hold name. Homan has been a three-
year starter as linebacker for the
Buckeyes. Homan weighs in at 240
lbs and stands at 6 feet 3/8 inches tall.
He has a college career total of 278
tackles and 7 interceptions. Homan
will participate in the NFL draft this
weekend and is projected to go out in
the 4th or 5th round.
As the anticipation of the draft
draws near Homan said that it is dif-
ferent than college. You can pick your
college, but you cannot pick your
team with the draft. Its really out
of my control. I reached my goals
I set for myself: to show my skills
to the NFL teams. Im open to any
team and will likely begin on special
teams, prove my abilities, and move
up to other positions.
Homans humble beginning start-
ed in the small town of Coldwater. He
is the son of Dave and Alice Homan.
His parents always tried to encourage
their kids to be involved in activities.
They all participated in sports. As
Homan was growing up, he always
enjoyed competition. It could be
seen when he played with his youth
soccer team that was coached by his
mom, in his swimming competitions,
and while playing roller hockey at
Grand Slam. Homan always had a
competitive drive. That competitive
drive would be instrumental in his
football career.
Ross didnt have a favorite NFL
team as a child, but he always fol-
lowed the Ohio State Buckeyes. He
enjoyed watching his cousins, Bob
and Tom Hoying, play for the Buck-
eyes. His dream was to become an
OSU football player.
Homans performance on the
football feld at the Coldwater Cava-
lier Stadium under the coaching of
the late John Reed helped Homan
make his dream a reality. John Reed
was a big infuence on Homans de-
cision to pursue football after high
school. Reed always gave 110% and
was able to get 110% out of his play-
ers. Homan was no exception and
was selected three times for the First
Team All-Ohio. During his senior
year he totaled 119 solo tackles and
85 assists, including 17 for lost yard-
age. He was Ohios 2005 Division IV
Player of the Year and led Coldwater
to the 2005 Division IV state title.
But, all his skills on the feld were not
enough for Homan to gain a position
on the Ohio State Buckeye Team.
Ohio States Head Coach, Jim
Tressel, was not just looking at Ho-
mans football skills when he frst met
with Homans family. Tressel was
also looking at Homans academic
skills. Academics and sports are an
important part of the OSU Buckeye
Team. It was Homans membership
in the National Honor Society that
solidifed the opportunity for him to
become an OSU football player.
Homan has earned numerous
awards including the Randy Gradis-
har Award (outstanding linebacker)
from Ohio State coaches in 2009 and
was selected for the First-Team All
Big Ten in 2010. Many coaches have
said that Homan is fun to coach be-
cause he does not bring along an at-
titude. He has also earned the respect
of his fellow players and has been
voted team captain.
Through his many achievements,
Homan has remained humble. Ho-
mans father and role model, has al-
ways tried to instill in Ross to stay
humble. If you win the game, dont
show off. Dont be controversial.
Let the game do your talking. To
Homans young fans, he encour-
ages them to pursue their dreams.
He reminds them that there will be
bumps in the road like the injuries he
sustained. But, if you persevere and
work through them, youll be able to
accomplish your dreams.
As Homan approaches his draft
date and pro career, his competitive
drive will help him accomplish his
goals and let his game do the talking.
Homan sets his sights on the nFL
HOMAn
By: Martha Schoen
As graduation draws near,
final decisions are being made for
graduation parties and final exams
are being planned by the teachers.
For the seniors, their big day is
almost here. With graduation comes
the big decision: what to do after high
school? Many have chosen to attend
college while some are hoping to
obtain a job. Still, others are willing
to put their life on the line to serve our
country.
After speaking with area schools,
St. Marys leads the way with 8
seniors going into the military
following graduation. Parkway has 5
seniors. Coldwater and Marion both
have 3 seniors. New Bremen has one
senior already in the National Guard,
and one is in the process of enlisting.
Ft. Recovery and Minster have one
senior each. St. Henrys Guidance
Counselor reported that in his nine
years with St. Henry, this is the first
year that there have been no recruits.
Celinas information was unavailable
at the time of publication.
Jordan Lyons and Josh Boeckman,
Seniors from Coldwater, and Austin
Luedeke, a Senior from New Bremen,
are three fine young men that will be
serving our country in the military
following graduation.
Lyons and Boeckman do two
hours of physical training every
Tuesday in Lima as well as study on-
line to prepare for the day when they
will leave their family and Coldwater
behind. Lyons and Boeckman have
both signed on to serve active duty
in the Army. Luedeke is signed on
with the Army National Guard and
regularly attends weekend trainings.
Jordan Lyons is the oldest in
his family. Besides going to Iowa
during the summers to visit family,
he has never traveled far outside of
Coldwater. He said the military is
a good opportunity for him to learn
discipline, see the world, and meet
new people. With him going into the
Army, it buys him time to figure out
what he wants to do in his life. Lyons
is signed up for 4 years and 21 weeks.
At this time, he is considering making
the Army his career. He will leave
on October 24th for Ft. Benning,
Georgia, where he will attend Basic
training for 18 weeks. He will train
to be an Airborne Ranger which is
an elite special operations unit of the
Army.
Josh Boeckman has lived in
Coldwater his whole life. He has not
traveled much outside of Ohio. He
is the youngest and his older brother
who had served in prison made him
take a close look at life. He feels this
is a good opportunity to do something
good; something good for the country.
Boeckmans grandfather and uncles
have served in the military and they,
along with friends, helped influence
him to join. Boeckman will be a 13
Bravo-Cannon Crew Member with
airborne attachment. This means
he will be working with the artillery.
He is signed on for 3 years and 21
weeks. On July 11th he will go to Fr.
Jackson, South Carolina, to begin his
9 weeks of Basic training.
Austin Luedeke is the oldest of
his family and has been raised by
his father. Luedeke decided to join
the Army National Guard out of a
sense of patriotism and to pay for
college. His family may have had
some influence on his decision.
When Luedeke was born, his father
was just getting out of Basic training
for the Marines. One of Austins
grandfathers served in Vietnam and
his other grandfather was in the Army.
Austins Marine father jokingly says
that Austin got off easy by joining the
Army. Growing up with a military
family has prepared him mentally
for his job as a Combat Engineer in
the Army. He feels his Introduction
to Engineering class taken in High
School will be helpful to his job.
Luedeke participates in sports and
does farm work at home to keep in
shape. He is signed on for 6 years
with 2 years of being in the reserve.
Luedeke begins Basic training July
6th at Leonard Wood, Missouri.
After Basic, he will complete
Advanced Individual Training (AIT)
for his job as a Combat Engineer.
He will return home October 28th
and plans to attend the Wright State
University Lake Campus majoring
in History Education with a possible
minor in psychology or engineering.
Luedeke will continue to go to Drill
Graduates willing to serve
See GRADUATES, page 9
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on weekends while he is in college.
With the war in Afghanistan and
other conflicts and tensions around
the world, deployment to a hostile
area is highly likely for any military
personnel. When asked about their
feelings of being deployed, Lyon
said that it is a hard one. He signed
on for a reason, to serve his country,
and if he gets deployed thats all part
of his service. Boeckman said that
he is ready to go oversees to support
and defend our country. Luedeke
signed up knowing he would likely
be deployed and is mentally ready to
serve.
As we congratulate the graduates
and wish them well, let us also
remember to thank those who serve in
the Military especially this Saturday,
May 21, on Armed Forces Day.
These people allow us to have the
opportunities that only freedom can
bring.
Graduates
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By: Martha Schoen
About 25 years ago a large
group of people from St. John
Lutheran Church in Celina went
to help Habitat for Humanity build
homes in other states. Then the
Pastor recommended doing this
same type of work in the local
community. This started what is
now known as St. John Builders.
St. John Builders is a core
group of volunteers mostly made
up of retirees who work together
to try and build a house or remodel
a home for a needy family each
year. This is dependent upon the
availability of funds and materials.
Many volunteers come from
different churches in the area as
well as non-church goers to help
those in need.
St. John Builders model
themselves after Habitat for
Humanity. They build a house
for a family in need and then sell
the house, typically at cost, to the
family with no down payment and
no interest for 10 years. After the
ten years many families have the
house paid off. If they have not
paid off the house, there is enough
equity in the home for the family
to obtain a traditional loan from
a lending agency. The typical
monthly payment to the family
during the ten years is about what
it would cost for them to rent.
The payments made over the ten
years goes back into the kitty at
St. John Builders to help finance
other homes. St. John Builders
currently has three payments a
month coming in from the homes
they have built.
Besides helping the needy,
St. John Builders also help those
who are disabled. While waiting
for funds and material to build a
house, St. John Builders is often
doing many small projects like
putting in a ramp for someone
who is disabled or doing bathroom
remodeling to make things more
accessible for those with special
needs.
Presently, they have three
vacant lots that will be used to
build future homes. Most of
the lots are donated. Some of
the material for their houses and
projects are donated through local
contractors. When the contractors
have left over materials from a job,
which would otherwise be thrown
away, the materials are donated to
St. John Builders. They also have
received useable items from old
homes that are being torn down.
Robert Bob Chaney is one
of the board members for St. John
Builders. He said they get calls
about once a month to see if they
can use the materials from a house
that is being taken down. Any
materials that can not be used for
St. Johns projects are sold on the
127 garage sale in August and the
money is used to purchase cement
and other items that are not easily
donated. Donations also come from
area churches and individuals. St.
John Builders main fundraiser is
the ice cream social held each year
at St. John Lutheran Church, the
purple door church. This years ice
cream social is scheduled for July
10.
Chaney said that requests
for assistance come in almost daily.
We have a list of dozens of projects
waiting and as the volunteer hours
and materials become available,
we work to complete the projects.
Also, we have groups in different
towns that we are able to call on for
help. One example Chaney gave
was a group of college students
from Coldwater who have built
ramps and completed other small
projects after being contacted by
St. John Builders.
Chaney talked about a
project that was completed this
winter. St. John Builders had gotten
a call about a residence that had
been without a hot water heater for
two months. Bob and a few others
stopped by to take a look at what
needed to be done. Then they had
to go pick up some materials that
was being donated by a business.
Before they left the business, a hot
water heater was also donated.
Chaney says To God be
the Glory. We get a call one
day for a need and the next day
we get a call for a donation that
covers that need. Over the years,
St. John Builders have built eight
homes and completed several
major remodels. They continue to
do small projects in between major
house building. They are always
in need of household appliances
and building materials. St. John
Builders meet once a month at the
St. John Lutheran Church and can
be contacted through Bob Chaney
at 419-305-3932.
St. John Builders: Helping
Build the Community
By: Martha Schoen

A short drive to Portland, Indiana,
in the old Coca-Cola bottling
company building is the home of
The Museum of the Soldier. This
is a quaint little museum that holds
many rare treasures. The museum is
for all wars and branches of service
remembering those men and women
who have served our country. The
museum specializes in knowing the
name of the person, having a picture
of the person in uniform, and finding
out about the history of the person.
They want to put a face with the name
to make it more personal.
One rare find is the phone used
by President Bush on 9-11. The
government secure phone was one
of four secure phones used by the
President while he was at Offutt
Air Force Base in Nebraska in the
aftermath of the terrorist attacks on
New York and Washington. Another
rare find are Metals of Honor. These
metals are not allowed to be sold and
are usually not available for display
because they are kept by the family.
One of the newest displays is
from a group of Rangers who were
in Vietnam. The backdrop was hand
painted by one of the members of the
group. This was the only National
Guard Ranger unit and the only
Indiana National Guard unit to be
deployed to Vietnam. In 12 months of
constant combat operations, Company
D, the Indiana Rangers, became the
most highly decorated unit during a
one year rotation. The 214 members
of the Indiana Rangers were awarded
19 Silver Stars, 175 Bronze Stars, 86
Army Commendation Medals, 120
Air Medals, and 110 Purple Hearts
(taken from museumofthesoldier.
com). They served from December
30, 1968, to November 20, 1969.
There are several large military
vehicles on display, as well as a
Casson, which is a horse drawn
cannon with shells which would
have been used during the Civil War
and is on loan from the Indiana War
Museum.
Other items of interest include a
display of the sleeping quarters from
different time periods including the
Civil War, WWI, and WWII. Many
of the cots and bedding that were used
during Vietnam were left over from
Korea and WWII. There is a display
of radio equipment from the large
switchboard of days gone by to the
smaller handheld devices of today. C
food rations, canteens, and mess kits
that were used by the military may
interest young boy scouts. Many of
these old mess kits were donated to
the Boy Scouts of America and have
the imprint of WWI on them.
Tour Jackets which are bomber-
like military jackets were embroidered
Museum of the Soldier
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with where the soldier was stationed
and with pictures and items that
was representative of the area. This
started during WWII and reached its
height during the Korean War.
The museum also has items
from the more recent conflicts like
Operation Desert Storm as well as
items dating all the way back to the
Civil War.
Over the weekend of June 18,
Jack Barnhart from Eaton, Ohio, had
his own personal Civil War collection
on display. Barnharts interest in the
Civil War started when he was eight
years old because his parents would
take him to museums and parks. He
felt it was important to keep history
alive, and that it is important that
parents cultivate their kids interest in
history. His display included a desk
of Lieutenant Francis A. Nash from
the 38th Massachusetts Infantry. Also
on display were items that would be
carried by the infantry including
small dominoes, dice and cards. One
rare piece he had on display was a
nurses lamp. It looked similar to
a tall tea kettle with one side open.
The base would hold a candle with
light shining out the side so the nurse
could see to move from one patient
to another. Above the candle was a
small bowl that was covered by a lid.
The nurse would come to a soldier
and lift the small bowl out to give the
soldier a bit of broth that was warmed
by the candle.
The museum itself has a small
trading card size picture of Abraham
Lincoln and the original headstone of
the last soldier killed in the Civil War,
Private John J. Williams, Company
B of the 34th Indiana Infantry.
Many of the people remembered
at the museum have local roots in
Indiana and Ohio. There are familiar
family names as you tour the museum.
The Museum of the Soldier recently
marched at the Fort Recovery
parade in military dress representing
different divisions and time periods.
They will also be marching in the
Portland and Coldwater parades.
The Museum is located at 510
East Arch Street in Portland, Indiana.
Admission is free and they are
open on the 1st and 3rd weekends
of every month from noon until 5
p.m. For more information you can
check out their website at www.
museumofthesoldier.com or they
can be contacted by phone, 260-726-
2967, or e-mail mos@jayco.net.
Museum (Continued from Page 9)
On January 4, 1944,
Charles (Charlie) Heinl
departed his hometown
of Minster, Ohio, at age
17. Little did he know
that ten months later
he would be involved
in the tragic sinking of
the ship he was aboard,
the USS Gambier Bay,
and he himself would
survive 42 hours hang-
ing onto a life raft in the
Pacifc.
It happened 67 years
ago, and the memories
are captured in Heinls
story which is one of
the personal accounts of
that tragic ocean battle
on October 25, 1944.
Heinls ship, a small
escort carrier, was at-
tacked by Japans larg-
est battleship, the Ya-
mato. The ship, Hienl
recalled, was mon-
strous.
Today, Heinl, 85, of
Maria Stein, is a State
of the Heart Hospice
patient and is considering attend-
ing the annual reunion of the esti-
mated 800 men who survived the
Japanese attack. More than 120
of the ships sailors were killed.
The reunion is scheduled for Oc-
tober in St. Louis. Time has taken
its toll on the number of survivors,
Heinl explained; only about 13 are
still living and will likely attend.
Whether he goes or not depends on
his health and is somewhat iffy
explained his wife Rita. An opti-
mistic Heinl, responded, Theres
still a chance. Family members
have helped the couple attend in
recent years. Heinl was one of the
youngest men on the ship.
Heinl recalled he jumped into
the water as the ship was going
down. For a day, he had no life jack-
et and hung perilously to a life raft
with other sailors. As we watched
back, we saw the ship roll over on
its hull and begin to sink bow frst,
exposing the screws. It then sank,
he explained in his personal account
of the battle on a survivors page
on the internet story about the sink-
ing of the USS Gambier Bay.
In his account, he tells of the six
to eight foot swells of water and
how he and others took turns hang-
ing onto the raft. The men began
seeing sharks and I thought I saw
them too. Someone close to me
was attacked. As time went on the
sharks became a real menace.
It was not until six hours after
the Gambier went down that orders
were issued to conduct a search and
rescue mission. Staying alert and
being aware of hallucinations be-
came a problem as Heinl and the
others struggled to stay awake. On
October 27, 1944, they were
fnally rescued by a US PC
boat. The men rescuing us
said they couldnt get us out
of the water fast enough as
there were a lot of sharks in
the area.
Heinl escaped with only
minor injuries and was later
discharged from the Navy.
But, his connection with the
USS Gambier Bay was not
over. Heinl, just as others,
never got to see his shipmates
again after the sinking of the
ship. They all went their sepa-
rate ways on various Navy as-
signments. That fateful day,
however, lived in their minds.
Just as others, Heinl spoke
rarely of his narrow escape
from death. His dark memo-
ries of that day remained bur-
ied.
However, the thought of
seeing his shipmates again
lingered with him. He and
several others he had con-
tacted spent nearly two years
trying to reconnect with their
shipmates. He would fnd
phone books and get phone books
of various cities across the country
from friends and search through
them for names of the survivors,
his wife explained.
Then, one day in October, 25
years to the day that the USS Gam-
bier Bay went down, the survivors
gathered for a reunion. It was the
frst time they had seen one another
since the ship was sunk.
I have never seen so many men
cry at one time, said Mrs. Heinl.
Charlie had never talked of the
sinking of the ship much until then.
I think it helped them all to open-
ly talk about what they all went
through.
Heinl became active in the
group and served as president, trea-
surer and secretary. Today, his son
Mark has taken his position on the
board. The couple has another son,
John. The couple said they appreci-
ate their hospice services. Every-
one is very nice and helpful to us,
Heinl said.
Over the years, the Heinls have
traveled to various locations for the
reunions. One trip to scout out a
site in Norfolk, Virginia, ended up
with their being invited to a ship
christening with then First Lady
Barbara Bush breaking the tradi-
tional bottle of champaign over the
ships hull. They were treated as
honored guests, asked to dine on
board, and shown around the ship.
There were 5,000 men on that
ship, Mrs. Heinl recalled. At one
point, Charlie had stopped and I
went back to see what he was doing.
Would you believe he had encoun-
tered a young sailor from New Bre-
men and was talking with him?
To this day, Heinl feels lucky
that he was not seriously hurt in that
tragic ship sinking 67 years ago. I
am happy to be alive after that ex-
perience, he said from his comfort-
able home where he and Rita have
lived for the past 56 years.
State of the Heart is a national
partner of We Honor Veterans, a
pioneering campaign developed by
the National Hospice and Pallia-
tive Care Organization (NHPCO)
in collaboration with the Depart-
ment of Veterans Affairs. State of
the Heart, with offces in Portland,
Indiana, Coldwater and Greenville,
cares for families and patients in
eastern Indiana and western Ohio
who are confronting a life limiting
illness.
All hospices nationwide are
serving veterans, but in many in-
stances are not aware of the pa-
tients Armed Forces service, said
Kelley Hall, Education Coordinator
for State of the Heart. Our veter-
ans have done everything asked of
them in their mission to serve our
country and now its our turn to
proudly serve them. Now, its time
for us to step up, acquire the neces-
sary skills and fulfll our mission to
serve these men and women with
the dignity they deserve. State of
the Heart Hospice is proud to be
providing care to Mr. Heinl.
The NHPCO launched the We
Honor Veterans campaign as a
collaborative effort with the na-
tions VA Centers. The resources
of We Honor Veterans focus on
respectful inquiry, compassionate
listening, and grateful acknowl-
edgement, coupled with Veteran
education of health care staff caring
for veterans.
For more information about the
veterans program go to www.we-
honorveterans.org. To learn more
about State of the Heart, visit www.
stateoftheheartcare.org.
State of the Heart Hospice Patient Recalls Sinking of Ship in WWII
Mr. Heinl is pictured at his home in Maria Stein.
Above him is a painting of the USS Gambier Bay
sinking.
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Alex Uhlenhake - Coldwaters
Horticulture Maintenance Person

By Skeet Wolters

Coldwater has many talented
and skilled, behind the scenes,
personnel doing their jobs. I do
believe this is what makes our
Village the wonderful place it is.
Alex Uhlenhake is one of many
that contributes to the splendor of
the town. He is a 2008 Coldwater
graduate and has been employed for
5 years as Coldwaters horticulture
maintenance person. A job he takes
very seriously and with much pride.
He is a graduate of Columbus State
Community College with a 2-year
degree in Landscape Design/Build.
He is also an Ohio Certifed Nursery
Technician and an ISA Certifed
Tree Arborist.
His responsibilities are
many, and to keep on schedule he
has developed a personal to-do list
of all his everyday duties. This is
an impressive graft chart listing
priorities and tasks. His number one
priority is the Memorial Park trees
and plants followed by downtown
trees, shrubs and planter boxes.
He cares for the landscaping at the
Welcome to Coldwater signs, as
well as the Administration building,
bike path entrance, and all mini
parks just to name a few.
It is my pleasure to comment
on the new grassy mound recently
formed behind the left feld fence
of the main baseball diamond in the
park. Alex eagerly related that it is
a mound for bleachers to provide
comfortable viewing of baseball
games above the fence line. Many
fans enjoy this area for baseball
viewing. Planting the grass was one
of his latest projects and says he is
open to any suggestions, comments
or ideas for beautifying Coldwaters
parks, downtown, etc. If residents
have a favorite fower, color scheme,
or new idea for Coldwaters parks
or downtown, give him a call at the
village administration building or
leave a message and he will get in
touch.
Several secrets of successful
gardening I gleaned from Alex
include important growing factors.
Amending the soil with compost to
keep it fertile and loose is top priority.
Water with 2 gallons of water per
planter box 3 times a week including
a low dosage of Miracle Grow.
Fertilize trees and shrubs in the fall
with a 15-15-15 fertilizer. Fertilize
perennials and roses in April. Prune
roses in March cutting them back
to 18-24 inches, depending on how
large you want them to grow. Alex
says, Commitment to the garden
and being constant with watering
and fertilizing are the most important
factors for success. He commented,
I am privileged to have time to do
this properly.
The Pin Oak is his favorite tree in
the park. They are fast growers and
beautiful in the fall. He also favors
fowering Hydrangea bushes, the
Japanese Lilac trees on Main Street
and Knock Out Roses.
Alex loves what he is doing and
believes working hard is the clue
to success. He hopes to continue
working for the village along with
becoming an owner of his own
landscaping business. Alex is a great
ft for Coldwater and vice-versa.
Now we understand why one
of the reasons Coldwater is the
delightful and charming village it
is. You make us proud Alex. Thank
you.
Keeping Coldwater Beautiful One Plant at a Time
By: Georgia Rindler

In the fall of 2010, Floyd
Winner of Coldwater found a
large, active beehive on his farm in
the southwest corner of Auglaize
County. It was actually discovered
by a timber buyer who saw the
hive and alerted Winner to it. With
grandson Sam, he hopped on his
four-wheeler and drove through
the thirty-five acre section of
woodland to check it out. Since it
was a cool day, the bees werent
active and Floyd knew it was safe
to get close enough for a photo.
The risk of he or his grandson
getting stung was nil since bees
are dormant during cold weather.
The hive was hanging from a tree
on the west edge of the woods
and probably couldnt survive the
winter winds. After considering
what would be the best course of
action, he consulted with a contact
from the Montezuma area who
has hives. Agreeing that moving
the hive would be its only chance
for survival, they tied a plastic bag
around it and cut off the branch.
It was then wrapped in black
plastic for warmth and placed
in a cardboard box. Exit holes
were made and it was hung on
the east side of a building. This
spring it was placed among other
hives with the hope that it would
again be used. The bees left but
never returned. It is not known
what really happened to them.
Possibly the queen did not survive
the winter or moved elsewhere.
She decides where she wants her
hive, and the rest will follow. Thus
they may have built a new home
at a different location. This hive
contains honey inside that could
be squeezed out. It would be
edible since honey has a natural
preservative and does not need to
be processed before consumption.
For such tiny creatures honeybees
are an integral part of our
environment. According to the
U.S. Department of Agriculture,
they pollinate $15 billion of U.S.
crops each year. My first thoughts
go to the floral and fruit industries,
but wax from the honeycombs
is used in multiple products. In
2006 an outbreak of Colony
Collapse Disorder was reported in
at least thirty-five states. It caused
entire hives to die off without
explanation. Researchers found
this to be a combination of a fungus
and virus working together.
I learned some interesting
facts on honeybees when doing
this story. They will generally
only attack if they or their hive is
threatened. A hive has one queen,
approximately one hundred male
drones and thousands of workers,
all of which are female. The
workers live only 6-8 weeks, but
a queen will live up to five
years. Nectar from over a
million flowers is needed
to make just one pound
of honey. If you would
like more information on
beekeeping, check out this
website: www.bees-on-the-
net.com/ohio-beekeeping-
clubs.html. Or contact
the Ohio State University
Extension Office in Celina.
They have phone numbers
of local beekeepers that
can answer questions. The
hive and photos will be on
display at the Coldwater
Public Library until mid
November.
Beehive on
Display at Library
THE MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE
Page 12 January 5, 2012
By Skeet Wolters

Mercer County is a wonderful
place to live, raise children, and
flourish. Volunteers play vital roles
in keeping our towns, villages,
churches, schools and organizations
well and thriving. These adults
and teens possess no superhuman
skills. They are everyday people-
homemakers, factory workers,
professionals, bank managers,
secretaries and retirees. They are
different and yet alike. Each works
uniquely to live up to a commitment
to make their chosen entity a better
association.
Community volunteering
refers to volunteers who work to
improve community enhancement
efforts in the area in which they
live. Neighborhood, church, and
community groups play a key role
in building strong cities from the
neighborhoods up.
The reward for volunteering
is the satisfaction, pleasure and
enjoyment of knowing they have
helped a child, such as in 4-H, Girl
and Boy Scouts, or a sports program.
Many folks find satisfaction in
volunteering in church ministries
such as food pantries, hospitals,
libraries, local chambers, service
clubs, EMS, fire department,
serving on boards, and the list goes
on.
Serving on a board is more than
a monthly meeting. Some board
members become active participants
of on going programs, bake cookies,
do presentations, serve as clean up
crew, and most anything needing
their attention. Members give freely,
humbly and with a smile, expecting
no recognition or compensation.
Community volunteering that
I have observed occurs when
the neighbor (who happens to
be the mayor) removes the snow
from driveways and walks for his
neighbors up and down the street.
Another person doing community
upgrading removes weeds, hoes,
digs and plants annuals in the
flowerbed of an elderly neighbor.
She trims, prunes, sweeps and
quietly walks away stating that this
is her way of giving back to her
neighborhood and community.
The 4-H program totally
depends on volunteers to maintain
the community 4-H Clubs and
sometimes these adults take on the
responsibilities almost as a job.
Within the clubs the members do
various volunteer work including a
community service night at nursing
homes and entertaining the residents
or bringing them handmade
decorations to cheer them.
If you have possession of a skill,
talent, or expertise to share with
others let it be known and volunteer
with the group of your choice. You
will be welcomed with open arms.
By going out of your comfort zone,
you will grow and be rewarded with
personal satisfaction.
Volunteering is alive and well in Mercer County
Proof that we can make a difference in our neighborhoods. Pictured is a beautified home with
blooming flowers and well-trimmed streetscape thanks to a generous neighbor.
By: Georgia Rindler

If you are not able to bring your
child to a theme park to meet a
princess, Princess Emporium in Fort
Recovery will arrange for Cinderella,
Snow White or Belle to come to your
home. Although the idea of princess
parties is not original, what makes
these different is that Andria Wood
actually transforms into the character.
Playing the parts began as volunteer
work for community fundraisers
in high school. While a student at
Cincinnati Christian University she
worked at a daycare and as a nanny.
Thats when she discovered the love
of giving children a lasting memory
of the best day of their whole life. She
recalls her first party, where the girls
gasped, and in concealed whispers
debated among themselves if it was
the real Belle from Beauty and the
Beast. They concluded that yes, it
was! And things just got better from
there. Andria has always been very
dramatic and theatrical, so this is a
natural fit for her. To facilitate making
the princesses real, the look must be
authentic. The costumes were each
hand made by her mother Judy, to
match the Disney character. During
the sewing process they frequently
checked pictures to make sure the
outfits were as close as possible to
those in the classic movies and book
illustrations. Parties range from one to
two hours consisting of games, music,
stories, gifts and a tea party with a
real tea set. There is also the option
of costumes (for both boys and girls),
face painting and crowns/superhero
mask decorating. Occasions can vary
from birthday to the last day of school
or any other reason for a celebration.
Over the last months, Andria has
stopped at several libraries in the
area to introduce children to these
storybook characters. On a recent
visit, one adult commented that
Cinderella looked like she had come
straight from The Magic Kingdom.
Princess Emporium
Delights Young and Old
The Coldwater Happy Hearts 4-H Club recently spent an eve-
ning at Briarwood Village as their community service project. It
was described more like a fun night out for the group as they min-
gled with the residents playing Bingo and distributing prizes. They
also created fall decortions for the tables.
THE MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE January 5, 2012 Page 13
HEALTH AWARENESS
This is the time we make
New Years resolutions about
actions for the coming year.
Those who have read this col-
umn over the years know that
we believe that a well educated
reader and a reader willing to
take responsibility for his ac-
tions is likely to be healthier.
Following is a list of top 10
health-related resolutions to
help achieve healthy aging:
1. Exercise regularly (at
least three times a week and
preferably once a day). For
most people, walking is the
simplest and safest form of ex-
ercise. One study reports that
walking 30 minutes a day adds
1.3 years to a persons life.
More strenuous types of ex-
ercise done in moderation and
with proper pre- and post-exer-
cise stretching is recommend-
ed. In order to increase your
fitness level, exercise should
increase your heart rate. Ex-
ercises involving balance and
lightweight lifting can help
prevent falls. In stationery ex-
ercises for arms, abdomen and
legs, three sets of eight to12
repetitions at least once a week
are recommended.
2. A balanced diet is vital to
good health. Some things are
good to eat and some things are
bad. On the good list is fiber
from fruits and vegetables, raw
nuts and whole grains. Elimi-
nation of bad things is dif-
ficult, but a diet that limits fat
is a must. Salt also should be
limited, even for people who
arent hypertensive. Refined
sugar consumption should be
limited for people with and
without diabetes.
3. Drink approximately
eight glasses of water per day
(not carbonated drinks). The
water you drink doesnt have
to be bottled; tap water is just
as good or better and is re-
quired for all bodily functions.
The amount you drink should
be determined by activity, hu-
midity and age. To make sure
that you are well hydrated,
check the color of your urine.
If it is dark gold, drink more. If
it is like water, cut back.
4. Kick or reduce bad hab-
its. This column could be com-
pletely on this topic because
there are many bad habits!
However, lets just focus on
the main ones: smoking; not
drinking in moderation (red
wine in moderation can be
beneficial); excessive use of
caffeine drinks or other stim-
ulants; and improper use of
prescription, non-prescription,
and illegal drugs.
5. Take vitamin supple-
ments designed for older
Americans and supplement the
daily multi-vitamin with ad-
ditional calcium. Consult with
your physician on how much
you need to prevent possible
bone fractures.
6. Reduce stress, even
though it may be easier to say
than to do.Stress is defined
generally as things out of your
control that cause discomfort
or threaten ones sense of se-
curity. Whether it is the bad
economy or a family situation,
it is important to find healthy
ways of dealing with stress.
Consider confiding in friends
or trusted professionals. Oth-
er methods of coping include
religious practices and help-
ing someone in greater need.
new Years Top 10 Health Resolutions
See RESOLUTIONS, page 14
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Stress contributes to many se-
vere health problems, so it is
important to deal with stress
earlier, rather than later.
7. Sleep and rest are es-
sential to wellness. Each per-
son needs slightly different
amounts. The average amount
of sleep required is seven
hours. If you are tired, get
some rest. Exhaustion can lead
to many illnesses.
8. Follow all regimens for
disease management. Lets
face it, as we age, we develop
health problems. People with
heart disease, arthritis, can-
cer, depression, diabetes, hy-
pertension and other common
problems should receive care
from a physician. Follow the
plan given to you by your phy-
sician.
9. See your physician at
least once a year for a thorough
evaluation.The so called an-
nual physical is necessary for
you and your doctor to evalu-
ate your overall health, go
over all medications, and pre-
scribe any changes or tests that
need to be performed under the
preventive maintenance pro-
gram that you and your physi-
cian have agreed upon.
10. Read this column. Or,
just pay attention to the count-
less other voices of self-help
and wellness. Ultimately, your
health is your responsibility.
Resolutions (Continued from page 13)
Anna Price of
Ansonia has been
hired as an LPN at
State of the Heart
Hospice. State
of the Heart, with
offices in Greenville,
Coldwater and
Portland, provides
care to patients and families in eastern
Indiana and western Ohio who are
confronting a life limiting illness.
I have always had a passion to work
for hospice, especially State of the Heart
Hospice, she said. She has been an
STNA for over five years, and an LPN
for two years. She will work from the
Mercer County office.
Price enjoys spending time with her
friends and family and gardening and
tending flowers in her spare time. She
and her husband Richard have two boys
and a daughter.
For more information about State of
the Heart services, visit the agency web
site at www.stateoftheheartcare.org.
Ansonia Resident
new Employee At
State of the Heart
Hospice
Meghan
Schwieterman of
Coldwater, has recently
been hired as the
Quality Assessment
and Performance
Improvement
coordinator at State
of the Heart Hospice.
With offices in Greenville, Coldwater
and Portland, State of the Heart cares for
patients and families in eastern Indiana
and western Ohio who are confronting a
life limiting illness.
A registered nurse for ten years and
an LPN for four years, Schwieterman
recently completed her Masters Degree in
Nursing Education.
I am excited about working with State
of the Heart, she said, as I have wanted
to pursue a career in hospice care. She
will work in the Greenville office.
In her spare time, she enjoys reading,
gardening and spending time with her
family her husband Rick and their two
children, Madeline and Tyler.
For more information about State
of the Heart, visit the agency web site at
www.stateoftheheartcare.org.
Coldwater Resident
Hired at State of the
Heart Hospice
THE MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE January 5, 2012 Page 15
ATTENTION
Dog Owners
DEADLINE FOR THE PURCHASE OF 2012
DOG LICENSE IS JANUARY 31, 2012
$13.00 For Each Dog License * $65.00 For Each Kennel
Make Checks Payable To David Kaiser, Treasurer
& Mail To Randall E. Grapner, Mercer County Auditor
101 N. Main Street, Room 105, Celina, Ohio 45822
TO AVOID A LATE PENALTY CHARGE OF $13.00 -
PURCHASE BY JANUARY 31, 2012
THE MERCER COUNTY AUDITOR IS AGAIN MAKING DOG TAGS
AVAILABLE TO DOG OWNERS OF MERCER COUNTY AT THE
FOLLOWING LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTY
We Trust This Convenience Will Assist In Making It Possible
For Every Dog Owner To Obtain The Necessary Tags Before
The Deadline Of January 31, 2012.
RANDALL E. GRAPNER,
MERCER COUNTY AUDITOR
Chatt Landmark, Chattanooga, Ohio Gagel Hardware, Maria Stein
Ace Hardware, Celina TJs Grocerette, Rockford P&G Minimart,
Mendon Celina Animal Hospital & Celina Pet Center, Celina
Ace Hardware, Coldwater Garwicks The Pet People, Mendon
Perfect Paws, Celina David Krugh, DMV, Lakeview Animal
Hospital, Celina Chickasaw Veterinary Clinic Tru Point
Cooperative, St. Anthony Spoltman Hardware, Chickasaw Philothea
Country Club, Philothea Kaups Pharmacy, Fort Recovery TSC
Store, Celina Zuma Thru, Celina 5 Brothers, Burkettsville Maria
Stein Animal Clinic, Maria Stein Western Ohio True Value, St. Henry
Coldwater Animal Clinic, Coldwater D&L Calssic Woodworking,
Rockford Mile Creek Animal Hospital, Minster
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Donations will begin at
MCCOA on January 3 and
continue until January 14 or until
we are full. Donations may be
taken to the Senior Citizen Center,
217 Riley Street, Celina from 8:30
a.m. - 4:00 p.m. on weekdays,
and 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon on
Saturdays.
This is a benefit sale for the
Mercer County Council on Aging.
The sale dates are Thursday,
January 26 - January 31. Regular
weekday hours are 8:30 a.m. - 4:00
p.m, with Saturday and Sunday
hours set at 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Evening hours are on Thursday
(first day of sale) when the Center
will be open until 7:30 p.m.
The MCCOA schedules four
garage sales per year.
Mercer County
Council on Aging
The Mercer County Chapter
of the Ohio Genealogical Society
will meet Sunday, January 8th,
at 2:00 pm. The program will be
a round table discussion, entitled
You Wont Believe What I
Found! Those attending are
asked to describe an interesting
ancestor, fact, story or resource,
that was an unexpected discovery.
The meeting will be held at the
Richardson Bretz Memorial
Building at 119 West Fulton Street
in Celina. Due to the holiday
weekend, this will be the second
Sunday of the month. The meeting
is free and the public is welcome.
Mercer County
Chapter of Ohio
genealogical
Scoiety to meet
Dr. Edward Hosbach, Medical
Director for State of the Heart Hospice,
recently completed and successfully
passed the added qualifications
examination for certification in Hospice
and Palliative Medicine. The American
Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
awarded the certification.
The certification program in
Hospice and Palliative Medicine by this
board is a program for demonstration of
excellence in the field, said Carol A.
Thoma, Executive Director of AOBFP.
In a letter to Dr. Hosbach, she added,
We want to congratulate you on this
significant accomplishment in your
medical career.
Ted Bauer, Executive Director, State
of the Heart, said This is a significant
achievement for Dr. Hosbach and
is testimony to his knowledge,
commitment and dedication to the
hospice philosophy and to State of the
Heart Hospice. All of us at State of the
Heart are proud of his recognition and
certification.
Dr. Hosbach, a resident of
Coldwater, has had a Family Practice in
Fort Recovery since 1989. He received
his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering
from The Ohio State University and a
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from
Ohio University. He is a key part of the
hospice interdisciplinary team and is
responsible for overseeing the medical
care, assessment of patient care and
appropriateness of patients for hospice.
He has been involved with State of the
Heart since 1992 and was Assistant
Medical Director with Medical Director
Dr. Warren Pevnick, who has retired.
Earning this certification is
satisfying, Dr. Hosbach said. It
reaffirms ones years of experience and
acknowledges a skill level in palliative
care. He added that he has a strong
belief in the hospice philosophy of
comfort care at the end of life. He
praised the State of the Heart staff
for their commitment, dedication and
expertise they bring to caring for our
patients. They serve as an inspiration
to me.
State of the Heart Hospice, with
offices in Greenville, Coldwater and
Portland, cares for patients and families
in eastern Indiana and western Ohio
who are confronting a life limiting
illness. For more
Information about the agency and
its services visit the web site at www.
stateoftheheartcare.org.
State of the Heart Hospice Medical Director Achieves
Hospice & Palliative Care Certification
State of the Heart staff in Greenville recently joined to honor Dr. Hosbach for his certification.
Pictured left to right are: Amy Pearson, Deb Abernathy, Ryan Gathard, Mindy Stebbins, John
nunnally, Amy Rudy, Dr. Hosbach, Ted Bauer, Elaine Seger, Kim Livingston, Jennifer VanSkyock,
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OFF THE WALL
Observations ... by John Bruns
A LOOK BACK
Be careful what you wish for;
you just may get it, or When
God wishes to punish us, he
answers our prayers. I think both
these truisms may have played
a major part in my two biggest
sports stories of 2011. Mercer
County native, Corey Luebke,
was a left handed pitcher for the
Marion Local Flyers who had an
overpowering fastball. Corey had
attracted considerable attention
as his high school graduation
approached, and indicated to the
numerous professional baseball
scouts who came calling, that
major league baseball was an
ultimate goal. The June 2004 pro
baseball draft however, did not
produce the results the young man
hoped to hear. Instead of going in
one of the top rounds, Corey was
not picked until the 18th cycle.
The young man undoubtedly
experienced some disappointment
and accepted a scholarship offer
to pitch at Ohio State University.
He had two good years with the
Buckeyes but in the 2006 pro
baseball draft, his name was not
called until the 22nd round by the
Texas Rangers. Corys junior year
at Ohio State was a blockbuster.
He became the number one starter
for the Bucks, won the Big Ten
Pitcher of the Year Award, and the
MVP Award in the 2007 Big Ten
Tournament. His professional
prospects rose significantly and
in the June 2007 draft, Corey was
chosen by the San Diego Padres
in the first supplemental round.
Corey threw his first minor league
pitch in July 2007 and had his
Major League debut as a starter
on September 3, 2010. He now is
firmly placed in the 2012 starting
rotation for the Padres. I wonder
what would have happened if
Corey had been chosen in a
higher round in 2004 and he had
signed at that time. Would things
have worked out so well without
the three years of physical and
emotional maturity at Ohio State
or the commitment by San Diego
that goes with a first round choice?
It is probably best we do not have
to know that answer. Ohio State
Football was also an ongoing story
all last year, but not necessarily
for what happened on the football
field. It is not fair to blame the
series of errors at Columbus on
any one individual, but I wonder
if things would have evolved
differently if a talented but self
centered young man had made a
different decision on March 19,
2008, at what ESPN described as
the most anticipated signing day
announcement in history. Terrelle
Pryor was the consensus number
one high school quarterback in
2008 and the best the country had
seen in years. Buckeye coaches,
supporters, and fans got their wish
when Terrelle chose the Buckeyes
over Michigan and Penn State.
When God wishes.
Girls bowling teams traveled
to Woodcrest Lanes in Union City
last week with the Coldwater girls
staying atop the league standings
after a win over Mississinawa
Valley.
The lady Cavaliers cruised to
a 2712-2053 victory in moving
to 6-0 on the season, remaining
tied with St. Marys for the league
lead.
St. Henry is now 5-1 and tied
for third following a 2382-2020
win over Ansonia. Parkway
moved to 4-2 on the year with a
2448-2129 decision over Minster
as well.
Brooke Boznango led county
bowlers posting a 217 for
Parkway with Kelsey Koesters
recording a 203 for Coldwater.
Alissa Tebbe paced St. Henry
with a 201.
At Speedway Lanes in New
Bremen, Coldwater, St. Henry
and Parkway all picked up wins
in boys varsity action.
The Cavaliers and Redskins
are in a four way tie for third at
6-1 on the season with Parkway
seventh at 4-3. Marion Local
is tied for tenth at 2-5 with Fort
Recovery and Celina each tied
for 15
th
at 0-7.
St. Henry recorded a 2785-
2219 win over Marion Local and
Coldwater got past Ansonia 2840-
2263. Parkway got past Celina
2406-2389 and Mississinawa
Valley defeated Fort Recovery
2284-1901.
Aaron Hemmelgarn led the
Redskins with a 243 while Cole
Whitacre paced Coldwater with a
233. Jeremy Tribolet rolled a 212
for Parkway and Dalton Hone
had a 194 for the Bulldogs.
In girls junior varsity action,
Coldwater moved to 6-0 with
a 1918-1795 win over Minster.
Marion Local fell to 2-4 after a
2063-1849 loss to St. Marys and
Parkway dropped to 0-6 following
a 2088-1753 loss to Versailles.
Jackie Bruns led Parkway
with a 179 while Bethany Wilker
carded a 167 for Marion Local.
Lauren Sinning had a 159 for
Coldwater.
Coldwater defeated Van Wert
2277-1624 in junior varsity boys
action with Versailles getting
past Marion Local 2390-1769.
St. Henry also defeated Parkway
2292-2228.
Kean Butler led the Panthers
with a 223 with Aaron Hess
rolling a 220 for the Cavaliers.
Jordan Steinbrunner paced St.
Henry with a 181.
Coldwater is now tied for
second at 5-1 on the season with
St. Henry tied for fourth at 4-2.
Parkway and Marion Local are
tied for eighth, each with a record
of 1-5.
Cav girls stay atop WOHSBC
The Midwest Athletic
Conference took off a couple
of weeks due to the holiday
break but girls basketball
returns to MAC action this
week with three Mercer County
squads standing atop the league
standings.
Coldwater, Fort Recovery
and Marion Local are all 2-0 in
MAC action with each in action
this evening.
The lady Cavaliers (5-2) are
the only one of the trio at home
as the black and orange hosts
county rival Parkway (3-5,
0-2). Marion Local (5-1) is on
the road inside the county as
well as the lady Flyers travel to
St. Henry (3-4, 0-2).
Fort Recovery (6-1) travels
to Darke County to take on
Versailles (6-2, 2-1) looking to
stay at the top as well.
Other MAC games include
Delphos St. Johns (6-2, 1-1) at
New Knoxville (5-2, 2-1) while
New Bremen (2-4, 0-2) is at
Minster (5-2, 0-2).
Western Buckeye League
action sees Celina (5-2, 1-1)
host Defiance (0-7, 0-2) while
St. Marys (2-6, 0-2) welcomes
in Elida (2-6, 1-1).
Two co-league leaders square
off as well when Wapakoneta
(4-3, 2-0) travels to Lima Bath
(8-1, 2-0) while Lima Shawnee
(5-2, 2-0) visits Ottawa Glandorf
(2-6, 0-2). The final game in
WBL action has Kenton (5-2,
1-1) at Van Wert (3-4, 1-1).
In non-league play on
Saturday, Marion Local hosts
Anna with Coldwater traveling
to Lima Central Catholic.
Celina hosts Minster, Van Wert
is at Fort Recovery and Sidney
travels to St. Henry in the
other games involving county
squads.
On Tuesday, Celina travels
to Findlay for a non-league
contest as well.
County trio return to league play at top
THE MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE Page 18 January 5, 2012
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State of the Heart Hospice has
announced the appointment of Ryan
Gathard to the position of Fund
Development Director for the local
not-for-profit agency. State of the
Heart, with offices in Greenville,
Coldwater and Portland, cares for
patients and families in eastern
Indiana and western Ohio who are
confronting a life limiting illness.
Gathard, a resident of Greenville,
has a Bachelors Degree in
Broadcasting. He brings eight years of
experience in sales and advancement
work having been employed by
Joy-FM radio (88.9) and Cedarville
University in Cedarville, Ohio.
After being in the world of radio
advertising for the first part of my
career, Gathard explained, God
has blessed me with a wonderful
position at State of the Heart Hospice
and I am very thankful that I did
not have to relocate. It is a great
organization in our community and I
look forward to serving it to the best
of my ability.
Gathard enjoys spending time
with his wife Katie and their two
children Addisyn and Jack. He also
enjoys being involved in ministry
at Bible Fellowship Church, sports,
and for a number of years has been
a local play-by-play announcer for
88.9 JOY-FM and Tiger Country
97.5 WTGR.
For more information about the
services provided by State of the
Heart, visit the web site at www.
stateoftheheartcare.org.
State of the Heart Hospice names new Fund Development Director
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Laffin and T.J. Smalley were re-
cently recognized at the annual
Christmas lunch for their efforts
in creating a memorial to co-
workers that have passed away
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The Village of Fort Recovery
Council will hold their first Special
Meeting of the year on January 2, 2012
at 6:30 PM in Council Chambers at
the Village of Fort Recovery Town
Hall. The purpose of the meeting is to
conduct Regular Business.
Village of Fort
Recovery Council
to hold first Special
Meeting
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Jerrys Tree
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Professional Trimming,
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Call Jerry at
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FURNITURE
SEPTIC SYSTEM
Barnharts
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Family Owned & Operated
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200 E. Main Street
Van Wert, OH 45891
419-238-5079
Mon. 10-7 Wed.-Fri. 10-5:30 Sat 10-2
SEPTIC TANK
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GRIERS
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419-363-3390
419-305-0800
Been in business
since 1951
Will Haul For FREE
Junk of any kind
Iron or Metal
Will Buy Large Amounts
419-678-2080
Cell 419-305-6418
Eicher Construction
Amish crew looking for any
type of construction work.
Specializing in Window
Replacement & Roong
(260)251-1067 (260) 849-2489
ROCS LLC
Consulting, Handyman work & snow
removal, Custom home security
systems, We do it all
Call for Estimates
419-305-0771 - Mike
www.zazzed.com/mike45865
DISPOSAL HANDYMAN SERVICE
COMPUTER SERVICE
CONSTRUCTION
CLEANING SERVICES
THE WASH
LAUNDROMAT
Large washers/drop off
service/ consignment clothing
DRY CLEANING
Repairs and Alterations
CAR WASH
Touch free Automatic/5 self
serve bays
1020 Grand Lake Road, Celina
419-586-4320
AWNING
LAPAX ALUMINUM AWNINGS
MFG. AND INSTALLED BY
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& PATIO
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Patios Carports Windows
Doors Campers
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419-678-4888 419-305-4874
LOCKSMITHING
R&M LOCKSMITHING
AUTOMOBILE - RESIDENTIAL
- COMMERCIAL LOCKSMITH
24 HR. EMERGENCY SERVICE
We also cut & program
automobile keys & remotes
home 419-586-5380
cell 567-644-8791
We can rekey your homes
existing locks instead of
replacing them.
CRANE SERVICE
Hirschfeld
Lifting,
CELINA, OHIO
Hydraulic Crane Service Office: 419-586-7599
Mobile: Bryan: 419-852-2182 Donna: 419-852-2199
Hirschfeld
Lifting, Inc.
CELINA, OHIO
Hydraulic Crane
Service
Office:
419-586-7599
Mobile:
Bryan: 419-852-2182
Donna: 419-852-2199
Hirschfeld
Lifting, Inc.
CELINA, OHIO
Hydraulic Crane
Service
Office:
419-586-7599
Mobile:
Bryan: 419-852-2182
Donna: 419-852-2199
Hirschfeld
Lifting, Inc.
CELINA, OHIO
Hydraulic Crane
Service
Office:
419-586-7599
Mobile:
Bryan: 419-852-2182
Donna: 419-852-2199
THE MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE Page 20 January 5, 2012
414 n. Merldlan SL. (u.S. Plghway 27)
orLland, ln 47371 - Look for Lhe Aucuon slgns!
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: ReaI Estate Terms and Conditions This prop-
erty for sale is offered on an "as-is" basis only. Prospective bidders are encour-
aged to inspect the property before bidding on it. Inspection of the property is by
appointment only by calling the auction company. Prospective bidders shall rely
entirely on their own judgment and inspections. $25,000.00 earnest money de-
posit for the real estate due on sale day with balance due at closing. Bidders
should make all necessary financial arrangements prior to bidding on auction
day. Closing is to occur as soon as applicable closing documents can be com-
plied, typically within 30 to 45 days of auction day. Highest bidder will be required
to enter into a real estate purchase agreement immediately upon conclusion of
bidding. Potential bidders will be able to inspect the purchase agreement prior to
bidding. The property is sold subject to seller confirmation. All announcements
made sale day by auctioneer or its employees shall take precedence over any
written material provided or previous oral statements made.
QuaIifications: To bid, individuals should register with the auction company
either prior to auction day or on auction day. Earnest checks should be made
payable to AAA Auction Service, Inc. Earnest will be held in AAA Auction Service,
Inc. escrow account until time of closing.
TitIe Insurance, Survey, Taxes, CIosing Costs: An owner's title policy will be
provided by seller at seller's expense. Said policy will give buyer clear and mar-
ketable title to the property. Any charges for appraisals, environmental studies,
etc. required by buyer for closing of the sale transaction shall be the sole respon-
sibility of buyer. Fees, if any, for closing services provided shall be paid 50/50
between buyer and seller. Property taxes will be prorated to day of closing.
See comgIete uctIom BetIIs t www.uctIomservIce.com
- 3 parcels offered
- U.S. 27 frontage
- 14,000 square foot
office and shop
- Zoned Commercial
- Huge potential!
***For identification purposes only; does not represent legal property boundaries.***
REAL ESTATE SELLS AT 12:00 NOON
2
1 3
Race St.
Arch St.
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414 N. Mer|d|an St.
(U.S. n|ghway 27)
ort|and, IN 47371
414 n. Merldlan SL. (u.S. Plghway 27)
orLland, ln 47371 - Look for Lhe Aucuon slgns!
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION: ReaI Estate Terms and Conditions This prop-
erty for sale is offered on an "as-is" basis only. Prospective bidders are encour-
aged to inspect the property before bidding on it. Inspection of the property is by
appointment only by calling the auction company. Prospective bidders shall rely
entirely on their own judgment and inspections. $25,000.00 earnest money de-
posit for the real estate due on sale day with balance due at closing. Bidders
should make all necessary financial arrangements prior to bidding on auction
day. Closing is to occur as soon as applicable closing documents can be com-
plied, typically within 30 to 45 days of auction day. Highest bidder will be required
to enter into a real estate purchase agreement immediately upon conclusion of
bidding. Potential bidders will be able to inspect the purchase agreement prior to
bidding. The property is sold subject to seller confirmation. All announcements
made sale day by auctioneer or its employees shall take precedence over any
written material provided or previous oral statements made.
QuaIifications: To bid, individuals should register with the auction company
either prior to auction day or on auction day. Earnest checks should be made
payable to AAA Auction Service, Inc. Earnest will be held in AAA Auction Service,
Inc. escrow account until time of closing.
TitIe Insurance, Survey, Taxes, CIosing Costs: An owner's title policy will be
provided by seller at seller's expense. Said policy will give buyer clear and mar-
ketable title to the property. Any charges for appraisals, environmental studies,
etc. required by buyer for closing of the sale transaction shall be the sole respon-
sibility of buyer. Fees, if any, for closing services provided shall be paid 50/50
between buyer and seller. Property taxes will be prorated to day of closing.
See comgIete uctIom BetIIs t www.uctIomservIce.com
- 3 parcels offered
- U.S. 27 frontage
- 14,000 square foot
office and shop
- Zoned Commercial
- Huge potential!
***For identification purposes only; does not represent legal property boundaries.***
REAL ESTATE SELLS AT 12:00 NOON
2
1 3
Race St.
Arch St.
C
o
m
m
e
r
c
e

S
t
.

414 N. Mer|d|an St.
(U.S. n|ghway 27)
ort|and, IN 47371
l/uid l/ush ond
xchonqe Mochines
Saturday - Ianuary 14 - 9:00 a.m.
A0CTION
kAl 51A1 - OullMN1 - lNvN1Ok - 1O1Al llOuluA1lON
414 n. Merldlan SL.
(u.S. Plghway 27)
orLland, ln 47371
NNN.888800ll080f9l00.00M
2110 McConneII Drive New Haven, IN 46774 (260) 493-6585 1-800-493-6585
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: PersonaI Property Terms and Condi-
tions All items will be sold as-is, where-is, with no warranties expressed
or implied; buyers are responsible for inspecting items before purchase.
Payment will be accepted by cash or good check; Visa or Mastercard
will be accepted with a 3% convenience fee. There will be a 10% buy-
er's premium charged for all purchases. Inspection Friday, January 13,
10:00 am - 4:00 pm. RemovaI Day of auction; Monday, January 16,
8:00 am - 5:00 pm. All rigging, loading, removal, and associated costs
are the responsibility of the buyer. 2 rings wiII run part of the day.
SeIIer - Ken KunkIe, Inc. - Bankruptcy #10-14891
AAA Auction Service, Inc. - Lic. #AC3002615
HBN H0NHLB CHBVBOLBT - POBTLAND, IN
kotory noists
7,000 lb x4,
9,000 lb x2,
12,000 lb 4-post
nunter 4/iqnment 5ystem
u5l400
w/ 5611 compotet coottollet
nunter 1ire 8o/oncer
u5l9000 w/ 5pllt welqbt
comp/ete ketoi/ Ports ueportment
Rotary 7,000 Ib hoist - #SPOA7 (x4); Rotary 9,000 Ib hoist - #SPOA9 (x2); Rotary
12,000 Ib four-post Iift - #SM123-12; Hunter DSP400 AIignment System w/ S611
Computer ControIIer; Hunter DSP 9000 tire baIancer w/ spIit weight; Wayne
Vaughn 5hp air comp. (3 ph); FIuid machines:Kent Moore J45096 TransFlow
trans fluid machine (x2); ACR 2000 Refrigerant machine; RTI ATX2 trans fluid ex-
changer; RTI MCX2 coolant exchanger; Kent Moore Freon charging system; Fast
Flush fluid changer; Kent Moore J41413-200 Evaporative emissions system test-
er (x2); Hundreds Kent-Moore GM speciaIty tooIs; New stock - dozens of
sheIves oiIs, fIuids, beIts, wiper bIades, cIeaners, spark pIugs, wire sets, buIbs,
oiI fiIters, batteries, etc.; New Stock - BuIk fIuids: Valvoline 5w30 motor oil -
100gal bulk; Valvoline ATF trans fluid - 100gal bulk; Valvoline Dexron 3 trans fluid -
100gal bulk Spring compressors: Kent Moore J-45400 wall mount spring comp
(x2); Kent Moore CH-48845 wall mount strut comp; HTP MIG160 weIder; TooIs/
equip: 12 ton hydraulic H press; Parts washer; Engine stand (x2) and tall tripod jack
stands (x6); SWN BAT40 batt tester; AMMCO brake lathes - #6950 and #6900;
Electric arc welder; Handy portable gas tank; Mobile oil tank reservoirs; Workbench
w/ vises; Dewalt bench grinder; Atlas bench top drill press; Floor jacks; 3 ton jack;
Pneumatic greasers; Tall fire cabinet; CompIete series GM service manuaIs -
1980-2000; Auto parts and suppIy: GM key blanks; Misc. bumpers, rims, tires, etc.;
Large seIection office and shop furniture; EIectronics: Security cameras and
monitors; Toshiba Strata DK424 telephone system; Genesis OneTouch GM Helius
corporate training system w/ keypads; Misc.: Underwriters' Labs combination safe -
5' tall; Fire King 4-drawer fireproof cabinet; Kent batt-operated floor polisher/scrubber
KA201BST; Tuff electric 1,000psi pressure washer; GM promotional items; Bunn
coffee makers, misc. kitchen supply.
5ee comp/ete /isnnq ond more photos ot www.ooooucnonservice.com
uotens Lorqe 4uto 5hop 1oo/s
n1P Ml610 Miq we/der
6M specio/ty too/s
nooJteJs keot-Moote ooJ otbets
l/uid l/ush ond
xchonqe Mochines
Saturday - Ianuary 14 - 9:00 a.m.
A0CTION
kAl 51A1 - OullMN1 - lNvN1Ok - 1O1Al llOuluA1lON
414 n. Merldlan SL.
(u.S. Plghway 27)
orLland, ln 47371
NNN.888800ll080f9l00.00M
2110 McConneII Drive New Haven, IN 46774 (260) 493-6585 1-800-493-6585
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: PersonaI Property Terms and Condi-
tions All items will be sold as-is, where-is, with no warranties expressed
or implied; buyers are responsible for inspecting items before purchase.
Payment will be accepted by cash or good check; Visa or Mastercard
will be accepted with a 3% convenience fee. There will be a 10% buy-
er's premium charged for all purchases. Inspection Friday, January 13,
10:00 am - 4:00 pm. RemovaI Day of auction; Monday, January 16,
8:00 am - 5:00 pm. All rigging, loading, removal, and associated costs
are the responsibility of the buyer. 2 rings wiII run part of the day.
SeIIer - Ken KunkIe, Inc. - Bankruptcy #10-14891
AAA Auction Service, Inc. - Lic. #AC3002615
HBN H0NHLB CHBVBOLBT - POBTLAND, IN
kotory noists
7,000 lb x4,
9,000 lb x2,
12,000 lb 4-post
nunter 4/iqnment 5ystem
u5l400
w/ 5611 compotet coottollet
nunter 1ire 8o/oncer
u5l9000 w/ 5pllt welqbt
comp/ete ketoi/ Ports ueportment
Rotary 7,000 Ib hoist - #SPOA7 (x4); Rotary 9,000 Ib hoist - #SPOA9 (x2); Rotary
12,000 Ib four-post Iift - #SM123-12; Hunter DSP400 AIignment System w/ S611
Computer ControIIer; Hunter DSP 9000 tire baIancer w/ spIit weight; Wayne
Vaughn 5hp air comp. (3 ph); FIuid machines:Kent Moore J45096 TransFlow
trans fluid machine (x2); ACR 2000 Refrigerant machine; RTI ATX2 trans fluid ex-
changer; RTI MCX2 coolant exchanger; Kent Moore Freon charging system; Fast
Flush fluid changer; Kent Moore J41413-200 Evaporative emissions system test-
er (x2); Hundreds Kent-Moore GM speciaIty tooIs; New stock - dozens of
sheIves oiIs, fIuids, beIts, wiper bIades, cIeaners, spark pIugs, wire sets, buIbs,
oiI fiIters, batteries, etc.; New Stock - BuIk fIuids: Valvoline 5w30 motor oil -
100gal bulk; Valvoline ATF trans fluid - 100gal bulk; Valvoline Dexron 3 trans fluid -
100gal bulk Spring compressors: Kent Moore J-45400 wall mount spring comp
(x2); Kent Moore CH-48845 wall mount strut comp; HTP MIG160 weIder; TooIs/
equip: 12 ton hydraulic H press; Parts washer; Engine stand (x2) and tall tripod jack
stands (x6); SWN BAT40 batt tester; AMMCO brake lathes - #6950 and #6900;
Electric arc welder; Handy portable gas tank; Mobile oil tank reservoirs; Workbench
w/ vises; Dewalt bench grinder; Atlas bench top drill press; Floor jacks; 3 ton jack;
Pneumatic greasers; Tall fire cabinet; CompIete series GM service manuaIs -
1980-2000; Auto parts and suppIy: GM key blanks; Misc. bumpers, rims, tires, etc.;
Large seIection office and shop furniture; EIectronics: Security cameras and
monitors; Toshiba Strata DK424 telephone system; Genesis OneTouch GM Helius
corporate training system w/ keypads; Misc.: Underwriters' Labs combination safe -
5' tall; Fire King 4-drawer fireproof cabinet; Kent batt-operated floor polisher/scrubber
KA201BST; Tuff electric 1,000psi pressure washer; GM promotional items; Bunn
coffee makers, misc. kitchen supply.
5ee comp/ete /isnnq ond more photos ot www.ooooucnonservice.com
uotens Lorqe 4uto 5hop 1oo/s
n1P Ml610 Miq we/der
6M specio/ty too/s
nooJteJs keot-Moote ooJ otbets
l/uid l/ush ond
xchonqe Mochines
Saturday - Ianuary 14 - 9:00 a.m.
A0CTION
kAl 51A1 - OullMN1 - lNvN1Ok - 1O1Al llOuluA1lON
414 n. Merldlan SL.
(u.S. Plghway 27)
orLland, ln 47371
NNN.888800ll080f9l00.00M
2110 McConneII Drive New Haven, IN 46774 (260) 493-6585 1-800-493-6585
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: PersonaI Property Terms and Condi-
tions All items will be sold as-is, where-is, with no warranties expressed
or implied; buyers are responsible for inspecting items before purchase.
Payment will be accepted by cash or good check; Visa or Mastercard
will be accepted with a 3% convenience fee. There will be a 10% buy-
er's premium charged for all purchases. Inspection Friday, January 13,
10:00 am - 4:00 pm. RemovaI Day of auction; Monday, January 16,
8:00 am - 5:00 pm. All rigging, loading, removal, and associated costs
are the responsibility of the buyer. 2 rings wiII run part of the day.
SeIIer - Ken KunkIe, Inc. - Bankruptcy #10-14891
AAA Auction Service, Inc. - Lic. #AC3002615
HBN H0NHLB CHBVBOLBT - POBTLAND, IN
kotory noists
7,000 lb x4,
9,000 lb x2,
12,000 lb 4-post
nunter 4/iqnment 5ystem
u5l400
w/ 5611 compotet coottollet
nunter 1ire 8o/oncer
u5l9000 w/ 5pllt welqbt
comp/ete ketoi/ Ports ueportment
Rotary 7,000 Ib hoist - #SPOA7 (x4); Rotary 9,000 Ib hoist - #SPOA9 (x2); Rotary
12,000 Ib four-post Iift - #SM123-12; Hunter DSP400 AIignment System w/ S611
Computer ControIIer; Hunter DSP 9000 tire baIancer w/ spIit weight; Wayne
Vaughn 5hp air comp. (3 ph); FIuid machines:Kent Moore J45096 TransFlow
trans fluid machine (x2); ACR 2000 Refrigerant machine; RTI ATX2 trans fluid ex-
changer; RTI MCX2 coolant exchanger; Kent Moore Freon charging system; Fast
Flush fluid changer; Kent Moore J41413-200 Evaporative emissions system test-
er (x2); Hundreds Kent-Moore GM speciaIty tooIs; New stock - dozens of
sheIves oiIs, fIuids, beIts, wiper bIades, cIeaners, spark pIugs, wire sets, buIbs,
oiI fiIters, batteries, etc.; New Stock - BuIk fIuids: Valvoline 5w30 motor oil -
100gal bulk; Valvoline ATF trans fluid - 100gal bulk; Valvoline Dexron 3 trans fluid -
100gal bulk Spring compressors: Kent Moore J-45400 wall mount spring comp
(x2); Kent Moore CH-48845 wall mount strut comp; HTP MIG160 weIder; TooIs/
equip: 12 ton hydraulic H press; Parts washer; Engine stand (x2) and tall tripod jack
stands (x6); SWN BAT40 batt tester; AMMCO brake lathes - #6950 and #6900;
Electric arc welder; Handy portable gas tank; Mobile oil tank reservoirs; Workbench
w/ vises; Dewalt bench grinder; Atlas bench top drill press; Floor jacks; 3 ton jack;
Pneumatic greasers; Tall fire cabinet; CompIete series GM service manuaIs -
1980-2000; Auto parts and suppIy: GM key blanks; Misc. bumpers, rims, tires, etc.;
Large seIection office and shop furniture; EIectronics: Security cameras and
monitors; Toshiba Strata DK424 telephone system; Genesis OneTouch GM Helius
corporate training system w/ keypads; Misc.: Underwriters' Labs combination safe -
5' tall; Fire King 4-drawer fireproof cabinet; Kent batt-operated floor polisher/scrubber
KA201BST; Tuff electric 1,000psi pressure washer; GM promotional items; Bunn
coffee makers, misc. kitchen supply.
5ee comp/ete /isnnq ond more photos ot www.ooooucnonservice.com
uotens Lorqe 4uto 5hop 1oo/s
n1P Ml610 Miq we/der
6M specio/ty too/s
nooJteJs keot-Moote ooJ otbets l/uid l/ush ond
xchonqe Mochines
Saturday - Ianuary 14 - 9:00 a.m.
A0CTION
kAl 51A1 - OullMN1 - lNvN1Ok - 1O1Al llOuluA1lON
414 n. Merldlan SL.
(u.S. Plghway 27)
orLland, ln 47371
NNN.888800ll080f9l00.00M
2110 McConneII Drive New Haven, IN 46774 (260) 493-6585 1-800-493-6585
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: PersonaI Property Terms and Condi-
tions All items will be sold as-is, where-is, with no warranties expressed
or implied; buyers are responsible for inspecting items before purchase.
Payment will be accepted by cash or good check; Visa or Mastercard
will be accepted with a 3% convenience fee. There will be a 10% buy-
er's premium charged for all purchases. Inspection Friday, January 13,
10:00 am - 4:00 pm. RemovaI Day of auction; Monday, January 16,
8:00 am - 5:00 pm. All rigging, loading, removal, and associated costs
are the responsibility of the buyer. 2 rings wiII run part of the day.
SeIIer - Ken KunkIe, Inc. - Bankruptcy #10-14891
AAA Auction Service, Inc. - Lic. #AC3002615
HBN H0NHLB CHBVBOLBT - POBTLAND, IN
kotory noists
7,000 lb x4,
9,000 lb x2,
12,000 lb 4-post
nunter 4/iqnment 5ystem
u5l400
w/ 5611 compotet coottollet
nunter 1ire 8o/oncer
u5l9000 w/ 5pllt welqbt
comp/ete ketoi/ Ports ueportment
Rotary 7,000 Ib hoist - #SPOA7 (x4); Rotary 9,000 Ib hoist - #SPOA9 (x2); Rotary
12,000 Ib four-post Iift - #SM123-12; Hunter DSP400 AIignment System w/ S611
Computer ControIIer; Hunter DSP 9000 tire baIancer w/ spIit weight; Wayne
Vaughn 5hp air comp. (3 ph); FIuid machines:Kent Moore J45096 TransFlow
trans fluid machine (x2); ACR 2000 Refrigerant machine; RTI ATX2 trans fluid ex-
changer; RTI MCX2 coolant exchanger; Kent Moore Freon charging system; Fast
Flush fluid changer; Kent Moore J41413-200 Evaporative emissions system test-
er (x2); Hundreds Kent-Moore GM speciaIty tooIs; New stock - dozens of
sheIves oiIs, fIuids, beIts, wiper bIades, cIeaners, spark pIugs, wire sets, buIbs,
oiI fiIters, batteries, etc.; New Stock - BuIk fIuids: Valvoline 5w30 motor oil -
100gal bulk; Valvoline ATF trans fluid - 100gal bulk; Valvoline Dexron 3 trans fluid -
100gal bulk Spring compressors: Kent Moore J-45400 wall mount spring comp
(x2); Kent Moore CH-48845 wall mount strut comp; HTP MIG160 weIder; TooIs/
equip: 12 ton hydraulic H press; Parts washer; Engine stand (x2) and tall tripod jack
stands (x6); SWN BAT40 batt tester; AMMCO brake lathes - #6950 and #6900;
Electric arc welder; Handy portable gas tank; Mobile oil tank reservoirs; Workbench
w/ vises; Dewalt bench grinder; Atlas bench top drill press; Floor jacks; 3 ton jack;
Pneumatic greasers; Tall fire cabinet; CompIete series GM service manuaIs -
1980-2000; Auto parts and suppIy: GM key blanks; Misc. bumpers, rims, tires, etc.;
Large seIection office and shop furniture; EIectronics: Security cameras and
monitors; Toshiba Strata DK424 telephone system; Genesis OneTouch GM Helius
corporate training system w/ keypads; Misc.: Underwriters' Labs combination safe -
5' tall; Fire King 4-drawer fireproof cabinet; Kent batt-operated floor polisher/scrubber
KA201BST; Tuff electric 1,000psi pressure washer; GM promotional items; Bunn
coffee makers, misc. kitchen supply.
5ee comp/ete /isnnq ond more photos ot www.ooooucnonservice.com
uotens Lorqe 4uto 5hop 1oo/s
n1P Ml610 Miq we/der
6M specio/ty too/s
nooJteJs keot-Moote ooJ otbets
l/uid l/ush ond
xchonqe Mochines
Saturday - Ianuary 14 - 9:00 a.m.
A0CTION
kAl 51A1 - OullMN1 - lNvN1Ok - 1O1Al llOuluA1lON
414 n. Merldlan SL.
(u.S. Plghway 27)
orLland, ln 47371
NNN.888800ll080f9l00.00M
2110 McConneII Drive New Haven, IN 46774 (260) 493-6585 1-800-493-6585
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: PersonaI Property Terms and Condi-
tions All items will be sold as-is, where-is, with no warranties expressed
or implied; buyers are responsible for inspecting items before purchase.
Payment will be accepted by cash or good check; Visa or Mastercard
will be accepted with a 3% convenience fee. There will be a 10% buy-
er's premium charged for all purchases. Inspection Friday, January 13,
10:00 am - 4:00 pm. RemovaI Day of auction; Monday, January 16,
8:00 am - 5:00 pm. All rigging, loading, removal, and associated costs
are the responsibility of the buyer. 2 rings wiII run part of the day.
SeIIer - Ken KunkIe, Inc. - Bankruptcy #10-14891
AAA Auction Service, Inc. - Lic. #AC3002615
HBN H0NHLB CHBVBOLBT - POBTLAND, IN
kotory noists
7,000 lb x4,
9,000 lb x2,
12,000 lb 4-post
nunter 4/iqnment 5ystem
u5l400
w/ 5611 compotet coottollet
nunter 1ire 8o/oncer
u5l9000 w/ 5pllt welqbt
comp/ete ketoi/ Ports ueportment
Rotary 7,000 Ib hoist - #SPOA7 (x4); Rotary 9,000 Ib hoist - #SPOA9 (x2); Rotary
12,000 Ib four-post Iift - #SM123-12; Hunter DSP400 AIignment System w/ S611
Computer ControIIer; Hunter DSP 9000 tire baIancer w/ spIit weight; Wayne
Vaughn 5hp air comp. (3 ph); FIuid machines:Kent Moore J45096 TransFlow
trans fluid machine (x2); ACR 2000 Refrigerant machine; RTI ATX2 trans fluid ex-
changer; RTI MCX2 coolant exchanger; Kent Moore Freon charging system; Fast
Flush fluid changer; Kent Moore J41413-200 Evaporative emissions system test-
er (x2); Hundreds Kent-Moore GM speciaIty tooIs; New stock - dozens of
sheIves oiIs, fIuids, beIts, wiper bIades, cIeaners, spark pIugs, wire sets, buIbs,
oiI fiIters, batteries, etc.; New Stock - BuIk fIuids: Valvoline 5w30 motor oil -
100gal bulk; Valvoline ATF trans fluid - 100gal bulk; Valvoline Dexron 3 trans fluid -
100gal bulk Spring compressors: Kent Moore J-45400 wall mount spring comp
(x2); Kent Moore CH-48845 wall mount strut comp; HTP MIG160 weIder; TooIs/
equip: 12 ton hydraulic H press; Parts washer; Engine stand (x2) and tall tripod jack
stands (x6); SWN BAT40 batt tester; AMMCO brake lathes - #6950 and #6900;
Electric arc welder; Handy portable gas tank; Mobile oil tank reservoirs; Workbench
w/ vises; Dewalt bench grinder; Atlas bench top drill press; Floor jacks; 3 ton jack;
Pneumatic greasers; Tall fire cabinet; CompIete series GM service manuaIs -
1980-2000; Auto parts and suppIy: GM key blanks; Misc. bumpers, rims, tires, etc.;
Large seIection office and shop furniture; EIectronics: Security cameras and
monitors; Toshiba Strata DK424 telephone system; Genesis OneTouch GM Helius
corporate training system w/ keypads; Misc.: Underwriters' Labs combination safe -
5' tall; Fire King 4-drawer fireproof cabinet; Kent batt-operated floor polisher/scrubber
KA201BST; Tuff electric 1,000psi pressure washer; GM promotional items; Bunn
coffee makers, misc. kitchen supply.
5ee comp/ete /isnnq ond more photos ot www.ooooucnonservice.com
uotens Lorqe 4uto 5hop 1oo/s
n1P Ml610 Miq we/der
6M specio/ty too/s
nooJteJs keot-Moote ooJ otbets
l/uid l/ush ond
xchonqe Mochines
Saturday - Ianuary 14 - 9:00 a.m.
A0CTION
kAl 51A1 - OullMN1 - lNvN1Ok - 1O1Al llOuluA1lON
414 n. Merldlan SL.
(u.S. Plghway 27)
orLland, ln 47371
NNN.888800ll080f9l00.00M
2110 McConneII Drive New Haven, IN 46774 (260) 493-6585 1-800-493-6585
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: PersonaI Property Terms and Condi-
tions All items will be sold as-is, where-is, with no warranties expressed
or implied; buyers are responsible for inspecting items before purchase.
Payment will be accepted by cash or good check; Visa or Mastercard
will be accepted with a 3% convenience fee. There will be a 10% buy-
er's premium charged for all purchases. Inspection Friday, January 13,
10:00 am - 4:00 pm. RemovaI Day of auction; Monday, January 16,
8:00 am - 5:00 pm. All rigging, loading, removal, and associated costs
are the responsibility of the buyer. 2 rings wiII run part of the day.
SeIIer - Ken KunkIe, Inc. - Bankruptcy #10-14891
AAA Auction Service, Inc. - Lic. #AC3002615
HBN H0NHLB CHBVBOLBT - POBTLAND, IN
kotory noists
7,000 lb x4,
9,000 lb x2,
12,000 lb 4-post
nunter 4/iqnment 5ystem
u5l400
w/ 5611 compotet coottollet
nunter 1ire 8o/oncer
u5l9000 w/ 5pllt welqbt
comp/ete ketoi/ Ports ueportment
Rotary 7,000 Ib hoist - #SPOA7 (x4); Rotary 9,000 Ib hoist - #SPOA9 (x2); Rotary
12,000 Ib four-post Iift - #SM123-12; Hunter DSP400 AIignment System w/ S611
Computer ControIIer; Hunter DSP 9000 tire baIancer w/ spIit weight; Wayne
Vaughn 5hp air comp. (3 ph); FIuid machines:Kent Moore J45096 TransFlow
trans fluid machine (x2); ACR 2000 Refrigerant machine; RTI ATX2 trans fluid ex-
changer; RTI MCX2 coolant exchanger; Kent Moore Freon charging system; Fast
Flush fluid changer; Kent Moore J41413-200 Evaporative emissions system test-
er (x2); Hundreds Kent-Moore GM speciaIty tooIs; New stock - dozens of
sheIves oiIs, fIuids, beIts, wiper bIades, cIeaners, spark pIugs, wire sets, buIbs,
oiI fiIters, batteries, etc.; New Stock - BuIk fIuids: Valvoline 5w30 motor oil -
100gal bulk; Valvoline ATF trans fluid - 100gal bulk; Valvoline Dexron 3 trans fluid -
100gal bulk Spring compressors: Kent Moore J-45400 wall mount spring comp
(x2); Kent Moore CH-48845 wall mount strut comp; HTP MIG160 weIder; TooIs/
equip: 12 ton hydraulic H press; Parts washer; Engine stand (x2) and tall tripod jack
stands (x6); SWN BAT40 batt tester; AMMCO brake lathes - #6950 and #6900;
Electric arc welder; Handy portable gas tank; Mobile oil tank reservoirs; Workbench
w/ vises; Dewalt bench grinder; Atlas bench top drill press; Floor jacks; 3 ton jack;
Pneumatic greasers; Tall fire cabinet; CompIete series GM service manuaIs -
1980-2000; Auto parts and suppIy: GM key blanks; Misc. bumpers, rims, tires, etc.;
Large seIection office and shop furniture; EIectronics: Security cameras and
monitors; Toshiba Strata DK424 telephone system; Genesis OneTouch GM Helius
corporate training system w/ keypads; Misc.: Underwriters' Labs combination safe -
5' tall; Fire King 4-drawer fireproof cabinet; Kent batt-operated floor polisher/scrubber
KA201BST; Tuff electric 1,000psi pressure washer; GM promotional items; Bunn
coffee makers, misc. kitchen supply.
5ee comp/ete /isnnq ond more photos ot www.ooooucnonservice.com
uotens Lorqe 4uto 5hop 1oo/s
n1P Ml610 Miq we/der
6M specio/ty too/s
nooJteJs keot-Moote ooJ otbets
l/uid l/ush ond
xchonqe Mochines
Saturday - Ianuary 14 - 9:00 a.m.
A0CTION
kAl 51A1 - OullMN1 - lNvN1Ok - 1O1Al llOuluA1lON
414 n. Merldlan SL.
(u.S. Plghway 27)
orLland, ln 47371
NNN.888800ll080f9l00.00M
2110 McConneII Drive New Haven, IN 46774 (260) 493-6585 1-800-493-6585
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: PersonaI Property Terms and Condi-
tions All items will be sold as-is, where-is, with no warranties expressed
or implied; buyers are responsible for inspecting items before purchase.
Payment will be accepted by cash or good check; Visa or Mastercard
will be accepted with a 3% convenience fee. There will be a 10% buy-
er's premium charged for all purchases. Inspection Friday, January 13,
10:00 am - 4:00 pm. RemovaI Day of auction; Monday, January 16,
8:00 am - 5:00 pm. All rigging, loading, removal, and associated costs
are the responsibility of the buyer. 2 rings wiII run part of the day.
SeIIer - Ken KunkIe, Inc. - Bankruptcy #10-14891
AAA Auction Service, Inc. - Lic. #AC3002615
HBN H0NHLB CHBVBOLBT - POBTLAND, IN
kotory noists
7,000 lb x4,
9,000 lb x2,
12,000 lb 4-post
nunter 4/iqnment 5ystem
u5l400
w/ 5611 compotet coottollet
nunter 1ire 8o/oncer
u5l9000 w/ 5pllt welqbt
comp/ete ketoi/ Ports ueportment
Rotary 7,000 Ib hoist - #SPOA7 (x4); Rotary 9,000 Ib hoist - #SPOA9 (x2); Rotary
12,000 Ib four-post Iift - #SM123-12; Hunter DSP400 AIignment System w/ S611
Computer ControIIer; Hunter DSP 9000 tire baIancer w/ spIit weight; Wayne
Vaughn 5hp air comp. (3 ph); FIuid machines:Kent Moore J45096 TransFlow
trans fluid machine (x2); ACR 2000 Refrigerant machine; RTI ATX2 trans fluid ex-
changer; RTI MCX2 coolant exchanger; Kent Moore Freon charging system; Fast
Flush fluid changer; Kent Moore J41413-200 Evaporative emissions system test-
er (x2); Hundreds Kent-Moore GM speciaIty tooIs; New stock - dozens of
sheIves oiIs, fIuids, beIts, wiper bIades, cIeaners, spark pIugs, wire sets, buIbs,
oiI fiIters, batteries, etc.; New Stock - BuIk fIuids: Valvoline 5w30 motor oil -
100gal bulk; Valvoline ATF trans fluid - 100gal bulk; Valvoline Dexron 3 trans fluid -
100gal bulk Spring compressors: Kent Moore J-45400 wall mount spring comp
(x2); Kent Moore CH-48845 wall mount strut comp; HTP MIG160 weIder; TooIs/
equip: 12 ton hydraulic H press; Parts washer; Engine stand (x2) and tall tripod jack
stands (x6); SWN BAT40 batt tester; AMMCO brake lathes - #6950 and #6900;
Electric arc welder; Handy portable gas tank; Mobile oil tank reservoirs; Workbench
w/ vises; Dewalt bench grinder; Atlas bench top drill press; Floor jacks; 3 ton jack;
Pneumatic greasers; Tall fire cabinet; CompIete series GM service manuaIs -
1980-2000; Auto parts and suppIy: GM key blanks; Misc. bumpers, rims, tires, etc.;
Large seIection office and shop furniture; EIectronics: Security cameras and
monitors; Toshiba Strata DK424 telephone system; Genesis OneTouch GM Helius
corporate training system w/ keypads; Misc.: Underwriters' Labs combination safe -
5' tall; Fire King 4-drawer fireproof cabinet; Kent batt-operated floor polisher/scrubber
KA201BST; Tuff electric 1,000psi pressure washer; GM promotional items; Bunn
coffee makers, misc. kitchen supply.
5ee comp/ete /isnnq ond more photos ot www.ooooucnonservice.com
uotens Lorqe 4uto 5hop 1oo/s
n1P Ml610 Miq we/der
6M specio/ty too/s
nooJteJs keot-Moote ooJ otbets