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$ LIFT CHAIRS from 588 Wear your seatbelt…Win a car program Hapner Kerns Auto Group is once again that carry six Furniture & Video supporting the Celina Police Department’s points. Most (260) 729-5267 Old Walmart Bldg. - Portland Wear Your Seatbelt…Win a Car program importantly, by supplying a vehicle that will be given they also have away to a graduating Celina Senior High to be free of Girod’s Construction Amish Crew student. The Celina Police Department any violations All Types of Construction began this program to promote the Ohio of Ohio’s safety Concrete & Remodeling Needs Traffic Safety Office’s What’s Holding belt laws. Call 260-849-1581 You Back summer safety belt campaign. The Chevrolet Free Estimates • Leave a message The 2-door, bronze, Chevrolet Cavalier Cavalier is marks the sixth vehicle donated by Kerns currently on Auto Group since 2006. display in front Inside Today Each year, a group of students who of Celina Senior meet the graduation criteria are chosen High School. during a qualification drawing. On the The qualification Academic Achievers last day of school, in conjunction with drawing will the Celina Police Department’s Ultimate be held at the Home Improvement After-School Party, those students will Senior Assembly Down on the Farm each draw a key and attempt to start the at Celina Senior Chevrolet Cavalier. The student that High School economic times. Their commitment to draws the correct key will win the car. in May. The Celina Police Department providing positive reinforcement to young To qualify a student must be a graduating wishes to express its thanks to Kerns Auto adults has made this program and its Greater Mercer County senior, not have any criminal violations of Group for their dealerships have provided benefits possible. Community Calendar operator license suspensions, any citations to this program, even through tough Coldwater Garage Sales listings will be available on Tuesday May 1 at Local student wins in Coldwater Chief and Coldwater Public Library for $1.00 donation going to the Holy Trinity FoodPantry.It will also be available on the Village of Coldwater statewide competition website. Tony Ahern, left, president and CEO, Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc., congratulates Travis Goettemoeller, son of May 5th - Richard and Doris Goettemoeller, Coldwater, who won third place 911 north 7th street. and a $1,700 scholarship in a statewide competition sponsored by alot of new stuff,from flea markets. 10 am to 6pm alot of parking Ohio Rural Electric Cooperatives, Inc. in Columbus. space,items will go fast with these Travis was sponsored by Midwest Electric Inc., St. Marys, OH. He prices is a senior at Coldwater High School, Coldwater. Forty-eight students representing 24 electric cooperatives in Ohio • Coldwater Garage Sales competed for $24,800 in scholarship awards. Winners were announced Saturday May 5, at a banquet following interviews with scholarship judges on April 9. for questions and concerns e-mail The state’s electric cooperatives serve 400,000 consumers in 77 of [email protected] Ohio’s 88 counties. For more information, contact Teresa Lehr, 614-846-5757 or ** If you would like to have your event [email protected]. posted in the Greater Mercer County Community Calen- 12 months same dar, e-mail your in- 1301 E. Spring St. as cash* with formation, at least 4 Fowler’s TV Sony 40” TV payments $0 St. Marys, OH down, $57.95 open weeks prior to event, per month Voted best place to buy $649.95 tax included. to mercercounty * with approved electronics for model #KDL40EX400 Mon & Fri 9:30 - 8 chronicle@bright. credit In-store financing T, W, Th 9:30-7 net.** 7 years in a row! We Service What We Sell available Sat. 9:30-3 Mark Scott Travis

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Mary E. Tumbusch, age 81, Donald Annette Virginia Sanders, area obituaries of St. Henry, Ohio, died on Fri- J. Homan age 91, of Celina, passed away Tri-star holds day, April 20, 2012 at Briarwood , 78, Bur- on Thursday afternoon, April 19, Lloyd R. “Bob” Berryhill, age 85, Village, Coldwater, Ohio. She kettsville, 2012 at the Gardens at Celina. Annual Pinning of Celina, passed away at 12:57a.m. was born August 02, 1930 in Ohio, died Born June 27, 1920 in Osgood, on April 19, 2012 at the Van Wert In- Philothea, Ohio to the late Al- on April the daughter of the late Leo J. patient Hospice Center in Van Wert. bert and Julia (Homan) Boeck- 20, 2012, & Mary Agnes “Minnie” Henry Ceremony He was born in Lima on October 23, man. Mass of Christian Burial at Miami Bruns. A Mass of Christian Buri- On April 17, 2012, the Tri-star 1926 to the late Lloyd A. & Mary Ilo was held on Wednesday, April Valley Hos- al was held Monday, April 23 at Med Prep program, in the St.Mary’s (Ayers) Berryhill. Condolences may 25, 2012 at St. Henry Catholic pital, Day- Immaculate Conception Church Dennings Building, held their annual be made at LHDfuneralhome.com. Church, St. Henry, Ohio. Burial ton, Ohio. He was born April 7, in Celina, with Fr. Ken Alt presid- Pinning Ceremony for graduating Memorial Contributions may be made followed in St. Henry Cemetery. 1934, in St. Anthony, OH, to the ing. Burial followed at St. Marys seniors. The purpose of the pinning to the Community Health Professionals Condolences may be left at ho- late Theodore H. Homan and the Catholic Cemetery in Celina. Me- ceremony is to award the seniors of Celina, 816 Pro Drive, Celina, Ohio genkampfh.com. late Catharine Anna Knoth. On morial Contributions in memory for their superb accomplishments in 45822. November 26, 1960, he married of Annette may be made to: The this program. During the ceremony the late Rosamary (Holscher) Larry Sanders Memorial Fund, the seniors each received a caduceus T&C COMPUTER SERVICES Homan, who died March 31, Immaculate Conception Endow- pin to represent their entrance in the medical field. They all also received 870 East Main Street ( Coldwater Mall ) 2012. Funeral mass was held ment Fund or The Charity of the Wednesday at St. Paul Catholic Donor’s Choice. their passports of health skills they Coldwater, Ohio 45828 Church, Sharpsburg, Ohio, the have acquired throughout the past PH# 419-763-1167 Fr. Thomas Dorn officiating. Herbert M. Miller, 86, of two years during the program. Toll-Free/Fax# 1-866-651-1925 Burial followed at St. Paul Cem- Rockford (Chattanooga), Ohio, Through out the past two years OWNER: TREGORY L. PIERCE etery, Sharpsburg, Ohio. Contri- died at 11:34 p.m. on Saturday, the senior class of 2012 has had their CPR/ First Aid training, many hours E-mail : [email protected] butions can be made to the Mus- April 21, 2012, at Lutheran Hos- cular Dystrophy Association. pital in Fort Wayne, Indiana. He of medical skills, Anatomy and Web: www.tcservicescomputers.com was born November 29, 1925 in Physiology, as well as an average of Blackcreek Township, Willshire, 4 weeks of job observation at many PC’S & LAPTOP SALES AND SERVICE Ohio, to the late Carl F. and Ger- health care facilities. Spring round table trude (Brewster) Miller. Services Distirct 2 Spring Round Table were held on Wednesday at the This year’s senior Med Prep NOTICE! was held at Minster Attending the Zion Lutheran Church, with burial Class included: Spring Round Table was Rosie to follow at the church cemetery. Jenna Barker- University of All Dinners Being Served McClurk, Irene Brunsm and Connie Memorials may be directed to the Northwestern Ohio- Medical Fullenkamp of Legion Auxiliary church. Condolences may be sent Assistant 571 of Maria Stein. at ketchamripley.com. Marie Bertke- Ohio Northern University- Nursing UPSTAIRS! Ashley Brown- University UPSTAIRS! of Northwestern Ohio- Medical Handicapped Accessible! Assistant Joni Brown- Rhodes State DINE-IN & CARRYOUT College- Dental Hygiene Samantha Kremer- Rhodes State College- Physical Therapy Assistant Abbey Kunk- Rhodes State (YHU\RQH:HOFRPH College- Dental Hygiene Kaitlyn Lehmkuhl- Kettering College- Nursing CHICKEN FRY Matt Lemmerman- Rhodes State College- Physical Therapy Assisting Rylie McKinney- Xavier University- Occupational Therapy 6HUYLQJ %HYHUDJHV Regina Muhlenkamp- University 30 $YDLODEOH of Toledo- Nursing Abgail Schlarman- Kettering College of Medical Arts- Nursing Troy Segrest- Apollo Career Center- LPN SATURDAY,SATURDAY, JULYApril 24TH 28 Erin Stolly- Rhodes State College- Medical Assistant $ Brittany Sudhoff- Wright State Only 6.00 University- Pre Med Diana Yaney- Rhodes State College- Physical Therapy Assistant %HQHILW.QLJKWVRI6W-RKQ We would like to congratulate the seniors on all their accomplishments 0DULD6WHLQ2KLR and hard work they have put forth through these past two years! Good luck in the future, class of 2012! the mercer county chronicle April 26, 2012 • Page 3

MERCER COUNTY CHRONICLE Vol. 115 No. 17 USPS 339-15560 419-678-2324 www.mercercountychronicle.com A couple of newsworthy The Mercer County Chronicle is published Thursdays at 124 W. Advertorial items made the news last week Main St., Coldwater, Ohio by Mercer County Publications, Inc. FINANCIAL FOCUS and I thought I would bring Entered in the post office in Coldwater, Ohio 45828 as Periodicals, 401(k) Review and Rollover them to you in case you missed postage paid at Coldwater, Ohio. them. First off; “A 10-cent drop Available by mail in Mercer, Auglaize, Darke, Jay or Van Wert Can Be Rewarding in gasoline prices would mean Your 401(k) offers tax-deductible contributions, tax-deferred growth of County, $36 per year. Outside these counties, $45 per year. earnings potential and a variety of investment options — so it’s a great tool drivers would have an extra $37 for building retirement savings. Yet like all tools, your 401(k) must be used million per day to spend on other Kami Phlipot, General Manager • [email protected] properly to get the best results. That’s why you should review your 401(k) at things,”(Lima News) Second; least annually and make whatever adjustments are needed. “Enrollment in food aid in the Depending on where you work, you may get some 401(k) review help POSTMASTER: from your plan provider. But if that assistance isn’t available, you might want to form of food stamps reached Send address changes to: consult with a financial professional to make sure you’re getting the maximum the 46 million mark nationwide Mercer County Chronicle, P.O. Box 105, Coldwater, OH 45828 benefit from your plan. costing the taxpayers $80 Billion As you begin to review your 401(k), your first question should probably per year.”(Lima News) Those days earlier by the CEVS board of be this: Education. “How much should I contribute?” At the very least, try to put in enough to two news items should make A Look Back receive your employer’s matching contribution, if one is offered. If you don’t you sit up and take notice. It’s a earn this match, you are essentially walking away from “free money.” Beyond From the Archives of The Mercer Ohio Congressman Donald E. “Buz” crazy world we live in isn’t it? this, though, the amount you put intoAdvertorial your 401(k) might depend on what other I received the following item County Chronicle Lukens (R-Middletown) has announced retirement savings vehicles you have available. For instance, if you’re eligible, that the 1987 National Congressional you may also want to contributeFINANCIAL to a Roth IRA, FOCUSwhich offers tax-free growth from a reader the other day and 10 YEARS AGO (2002) Award will be given to 16 Mercer County Evenpotential, with provided Low you’ve Rates, had your accountYou Can for five yearsInvest and don’t for start Income I thought it would be good to The Mercer County Sheriff’s office is young men and women ranging in age taking withdrawals until you’re 59½. bring back some old memories. Not longOf ago, course, the Federalit’s not only Reserve how much(Fed) youannounced put into thatyour it 401(k) plans tothat keep determines short-term interest rates invesigating the theft of several rototillers from 13 to 23 years old. near zeroits untilsuccess late 2014.— it’s Thealso Fed how initially you choose pushed to rates allocate to that your level investment in 2008, dollars.in an effort to stimulate The accompanying note was from the TSC store at the intersection of economic(Keep growth. in mind Clearly, that low asset interest allocation rates have does a wide-ranging not guarantee impact a profit — but or what protect effect will they have included. routes 127 and 219 last Sunday evening. 50 YEARS AGO (1962) on you, againstas an individual loss.) Your investor? 401(k) may have a dozen or more investment choices, “I came across this in some A silver spade will turn the first If yousuch need as stockincome funds, from bondyour investments,funds and money then marketthe continuation funds. To of choose ultra-low the interest right rates may be old things and thought you or The Fort Recovery Board of earth on May 3, 1962 in the Upper a matterinvestment of some concern, mix, you’ll particularly need to considerif you own a varietycertain of types factors, of fixed-income including these: investments, such as somebody would like to put it in Education was notified by Superintendent WabashWatershed Project, Mercer and certificates of• Yourdeposit. age While — GenerallyCDs are insured, speaking, offer the return younger of principal you are,at maturity the more and provide regular interest aggressivepayments, they you are can not afford risk-free. to beWith with low yourinterest 401(k) rates, investments, you risk losing because purchasing power. the ‘Chronicle’.” It is printed in Pat Niekamp that the school was one of Darke Counties in historic Fort Recovery Park. Still,you’ll fixed-rate have vehicles decades may in well which have to a potentially place in your overcome portfolio. the If you’re inevitable even somewhat down dependent its original copy. Enjoy...... only 46 in the state to receive a perfect periods of the market. As you get older, you may wish to invest somewhat grade of 27 on the District Report Card. on your investments for income, you may need to broaden your search. Here are a few ideas to consider:more conservatively, but you’ll still need some growth potential in your 401(k) Two Mercer County Future Farmers portfolio. SHE WEARS A PURPLE * Build a bond ladder. Long-term bonds, by their nature, are more subject to interest rate risk than 25 YEARS AGO (1987) of America will each receive the shorter-term• vehicles.Your goals In —other Everyone words, interesthas different rates goalsare more for retirement.likely to rise You during might the life span of a FLOWER FOR RECOVERY, The Coldwater High School concert State Farmer Degree at the Ohio FFA want to retire early and travel the world, while your co-worker desires to longer-termwork bond as long — andas possible when rates and go then, up, theupon prices retirement, of existing stay bonds close will to homefall. To and help lower this risk, SHE WEARS A RED ROSE band earned an excellent rating at the Conference in Columbus April 28. The you may want to build a “ladder” of bonds of varying maturities. Then, if market interest rates are low, state band contest under the direction of boys are Marvin Homan of Marion FFA pursue hobbies. Because you each have different goals, with different income FOR ROCKFORD HI. you’ll stillneeds, have youryou also long-term may need bonds to followearning different higher rates,investment but if strategiesrates rise, withinyou can your take advantage of AND WHEN YOU SEE HER lame duck band director Jeff Dorsten, and Dale Fleming of Parkway High them by401(k). reinvesting the proceeds of your maturing short-term bonds. But remember to work with your AT ST. HENRY SHE IS whose contract was non-renewed two School. financial advisor• Your to evaluate other retirement whether a income bond ladder sources and —the Ifsecurities you have held a within variety it are of consistent with SHOUTING RED AND your investmentretirement objectives, income sources risk tolerance — a pension and financial from circumstances.another job, an IRA, a spouse * Dividend-payingwith generous stocks. retirement You can benefits find companies — you may that needhave topaid invest dividends differently, for many consecutive WHITE TO THE SKY. years —perhaps and in some less cases, aggressively, increased than their ifdividend you had payout fewer each options year. In for 2012, retirement companies listed in the SHE WEARS A GOLDEN S&P 500income. are on track to pay out more than $252 billion in dividends, a record amount, according to data BANNER FOR OLD I. C. 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CRYSANTHIUM IS * Refinanceyou’ll be yourable mortgage.to concentrate Today’s your low resources rates are andgood pursue news for a unifiedborrowers. investment With tougher standards BLULLA, BLUE. 11am-8pm approach, with your investment dollars working together toward your ultimate in place,retirement it may not goals.be as easy to refinance a mortgage as it once was, but if you qualify, you may want SHE WEARS AN ORANGE to think about As refinancing. you can see, You amay 401(k) be able review to save and quiterollover a bit can of moneyreward onyou your in manymonthly payments — BLOSSUM FOR COLDWATER and lowerways payments — so do can whatever translate it takesinto a togreater maximize cash yourflow. 401(k)’sPlus, if you performance. don’t need all the savings, you HI. For those $ can put some of the money into an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) or another retirement savings vehicles. 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fort notes by Betty Lou Denney/Hall Western Ohio Educational Foundation (WOEF) receives scholarship donation What’s Happening fresh mushrooms vegetables into the batter and Around the Fort... Cook raw vegetables in then into the hot oil and fry until Celina, Ohio – The Western Ohio that by attending his first two years at the boiling water for 4-5 minutes browned. Educational Foundation (WOEF) is Lake Campus, he had a chance to mature and It’s time to renew your and then drain. Do not cook the celebrating its 50th year of incorporation. discover his true interests and was much more membership to the Friends of the mushrooms. TIP OF THE WEEK: Did you Julie Miller, WOEF Development Officer academically prepared to continue with his Library Contact Sharon Zehringer know that geese make excellent acknowledges that, “it is by the generosity pharmacy major. for more information. BATTER: “natural weeders” for crops such of all our scholarship contributors that the Kaup Pharmacy donated to the Academic Danny and Molly Bechtol have 1 egg as strawberries, raspberries, WOEF Board is able to offer scholarships Excellence Scholarship fund which recognizes celebrated their 45th Wedding 1 cup milk asparagus, grapes and corn. We to students in our area to help offset college the top students from each district if selecting Anniversary. Donna and Joe 1 cup flour are trying this and will update on costs.” The foundation recently received a the Lake Campus to further their education. Whitacre have also celebrated Fourth teaspoon salt the success of the project. contribution from Kaup Pharmacy located in Eligible students are awarded $3,000 and 22 their 45th Wedding Anniversary Half teaspoon sugar Fort Recovery, OH. area high schools in Auglaize, Darke, and Van with a trip to Hawaii. 1 teaspoon baking powder UNTIL NEXT WEEK Gerald M. Kaup, R.Ph, owner and Wert counties as well as Mercer County public REMEMBER: Be happy, love one pharmacist of Kaup Pharmacy began his schools: Celina, Coldwater, Fort Recovery, VEGETABLE FRITTERS Heat oil in skillet or deep fryer another and remember that there is college experience at the Lake Campus for his Marion Local, Parkway, and St. Henry. Due to 365 degrees. Mix ingredients a miracle out there that can change first two years before deciding on becoming to the generous support of our donors, over 1 lb. cauliflower flowerets or for the batter and dip the drained your life. a pharmacy major. Kaup related to Miller $150,000 is endowed in this scholarship fund. C & B Jerry Kaup, owner and pharmacist Advertorial presents the $100 donation to Julie Miller, Question & Answer with Dr. Ronald C. Anders D.V.M. Western Ohio Educational Foundation (WOEF) Development Officer. To find out Puppy Basics 101 – How to Care for Your New Dog - Part 1 Sanning Auto Repair more about WOEF scholarship program, log After bringing your new puppy home, you can count on three things: unbridled joy, cleaning up your puppy’s accidents, onto www.wright.edu/lake/woef.html. and a major lifestyle adjustment. You will learn, a growing puppy needs much more than a food bowl and a doghouse to thrive. While it may be a lot of work at first, it’s well worth the effort. Establishing good practices and healthy habits in those first few 783 Weis Street sleep-deprived weeks will lay the foundation for many years of happiness for you and your puppy. Kiwanis news Find a Good Vet Coldwater, Ohio 45828 The first place you and your new puppy should go together is straight to the vet for a checkup. This visit will not only help ensure that your puppy is healthy and free of serious health issues, birth defects, etc., but it will help you take the first steps Office: 419-763-1314 toward a good preventive health routine. If you don’t have a vet, ask for friends’ recommendations. If you got your dog from a shelter, ask their advice as they may have veterinarians they swear by. Local dog walkers and groomers are also a great Brad Chuck Bev source of ideas. Make the Most of Your First Vet Visit Set up a vaccination plan with your vet. Ask which vaccines need to be given for disease prevalent in your area. Discuss safe options for controlling HYPERLINK “http://www.vetstreet.com/care/parasites” parasites, both external and Where can you find a helping hand internal. when you need it most? Learn which signs of illness to watch for during your puppy’s first few months. Ask about when you should HYPERLINK “http://www.vetstreet.com/care/spay-surgery-for-dogs-and-cats” spay or HYPERLINK “http://www.vetstreet.com/care/neutering-for-dogs-and-cats” neuter your dog. Denny Elwer, former Kiwanis What type of food to feed. Division 2 Lt. Governor, was the guest Shop for Quality Food speaker for the April 17 meeting of Ask your vet which puppy foods they recommend, how often to feed, and what portion size to give your pup. Your puppy’s the Coldwater Kiwanis Club. Denny body is growing in critical ways which is why you’ll need to select a food that’s formulated especially for puppies as opposed is currently serving as the chairperson to adult dogs. READ THE LABEL. Be sure the food you choose meets the Association of American Feed Control Officials for the Eliminate Project for Division (AAFCO) standards. On a proper diet, your puppy should only have 1-2 bowel movements per day. Many foods contain a lot 2. The Eliminate Project is a joint of fillers, which just makes your puppy eliminate more. A good diet contains a good protein source which is easily digested and absorbed by your pet’s digestive tract, therefore less waste to be eliminated. effort between Kiwanis International Small and medium-sized breeds can change to adult dog food between 9- and 12-months of age. Large breed dogs and the United Nations Children’s should stick with puppy food until they reach a year old, sometimes up to 2-years-old because they are still growing. Be sure to Fund (UNICEF) to eliminate maternal ask your veterinarian for their advice on how long to feed the puppy food. Make sure your puppy has fresh and abundant water and neo-natal tetanus (MNT) in the available at all times. Feed your puppy two to three times a day. world. The two organizations have begun a five-year campaign to raise Ronald C. Anders, DVM $110 million. This money will be (Source article: www.vetstreet.com) used to immunize over 100 million REHABILITATION SERVICES mothers in underdeveloped countries. Physical, Occupational & Speech Therapies The immunizations (which cost about $1.80 per mother) will protect to learn more call or visit us Online the mothers and their babies from contracting the disease. Currently, a child dies from neo-natal tetanus about THE GARDENS every nine minutes. Denny shared Veterinary Acupuncture his views on “big picture thinking” at St. Henry and encouraged each member to find Ronald C. Anders, D.V. M. 522 Western Ave., St. Henry, Ohio 45883 more information about the Eliminate 609 North Second Street • Coldwater, OH 45828 Tel: 419-678-9800 Web: www.thegardenssthenry.com Project. He felt if members were 419-678-3610 • 800-868-VETS (8387) • Fax: 419-678-4838 informed they would understand and Email: [email protected] Part of the Peregrine Family of Ohio-Based Health Services Communities support the project. 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Stateline Writers Meet At the April meeting of the Stateline Writer’s Club, members read Celina Couple Receives Albert Heckler profiles they had written about someone, living or dead or make- believe, and member Eileen Whitsett’s special activity of having mem- bers combine pictures of particular scenes with a person or people Award from Cheryl Ann Programs assigned to them to put into that scene brought interesting results. Sue Miller and Gretchen Bollenbacher’s proposal for a special Louis and Dorothy Hoyng never imagined that they’d be- the mercer county chroniclemeeting designed to attract new members was described and approved. April 26, 2012 • Page 5 come involved with Cheryl Ann Programs. Members will be hosted by the Coldwater Public Library in June for They were raising three happy, healthy boys in their Celina a reading of their best work. home. Louie operated his custom upholstery shop next door, At the next meeting, which will be on Saturday, May 16, mem- bers will rehearse for their special program in June. Coldwater Public and Dorothy worked in the high school cafeteria. They were a Stateline club members meet the 3rd Saturday of each month at typical family. 10 a.m. at the Celina Mercer County Library. Anyone interested in Library to host Then a very atypical thing happened. Their middle son, coming to a meeting or becoming a member is cordially invited to Brian, was struck by lightning in 1981 when he was 16. With attend. Kelly Miller clowns that bolt out of the blue, the Hoyngs’ lives changed forever. “Marion Township: Carth- way, in the future, (Mercer County Indian Relic Coldwater Public Library will The odds of being struck by lightning are one in 280,000, agena, Cassella, (Marysville), when people want Collectors Exhibit) are the dates be hosting Carlee and Charlie, Ad- Chickasaw, Millport, St. Rosa, St. research, they can of the next two Open Houses at vance Clowns for the Kelly Miller but the Hoyngs couldn’t afford to spend much time thinking Circus on Monday afternoon, May about their terrible luck. They had a son who needed them Sebastian, Maria Stein, St. John’s use these books for the Mercer County Historical Station, Steineman Station, C. H. reference, as to where Museum, a block east of the 7th at 1:00. Their show will in- more than he ever had. The first years after Brian’s accident, & D. Railroad, Emlen Institute, to find the information Courthouse in Celina. Visit the clude a mix of skits and audience which left him with severe disabilities, were very difficult, St. Charles Seminary, Maria they are seeking. I Museum and place your order for participation. Everyone attend- they said, as they searched for someone who could help them Stein Convent & Gruenenwald have been writing this Marion Township book, and ing will receive a special color- help Brian. Convent,” is the title of the Mercer weekly articles about it will be reserved for you when it ing sheet to bring to the circus on Their school district helped as much as it could.Finally, then- County Historical Society’s local history for is back from the printer, later this May 22 making them eligible for newest book, for Passport to years, in response to What was the name of the C.H. & D. summer. The first ten Mothers a drawing. All ages are invited to Superintendent Ralph Stelzer recommended a place the Hoyngs attend and share in the excitement. knew about but had never visited as parents: Cheryl Ann. History Series, Book XXI. This questions. I have 40 Railroad in 1881, when it arrived in Marion who visit the Museum on May Dorothybook and will Louis be back Hoyng from the printer, years of experience Township, Mercer County? 13th will receive a receipt for a Contact the library at 419-678- “Cheryl Ann was the best thing that ever happened to us,” late this summer. in serving the public free copy of this book. Happy 2431 for more information. the staff appreciation banquet in March. The award is given Louis Railroad (T.C. & St. L.) In Louie Hoyng said. “It gave Brian his life back.” This book is the eighth with the Mercer County Historical Mothers’ Day. 1883, the Railroad was acquired The people of Cheryl Ann helped Brian with his everyday each year to a Cheryl TownshipAnn family Bookthat exemplifies I have editedservice andSociety. The public has let me [The Mercer County Historical by the Cincinnati, Hamilton and life. They gave him a place to go and jobs to do. He made new advocacy. for the Historical Society. The know about their interests in local Society President Joyce Alig, THIS ADVERTISING Dayton Railroad, (C.H. & D.) “The Hoyngs bothprevious served as seven good Township examples Booksof first-rate history and I try to serve them in may be contacted at 3054 Burk- friends, and enjoyed everything about his experiences there, In 1923, the C.H. & D. Railroad SPACE COULD BE YOURS! advocates for their son,”include Overman Butler, said. Center, “They Franklin, rarely everthese requests. St. Henry Road, Saint Henry, OH up to and including the bus ride out to Mud Pike. discontinued operating in Mercer Granville, Hopewell, Liberty, For those interested in the 45883, or [email protected] or Call 419-678-2324 “When he would see Sam Morden (his bus aide) he would missed a day spending time with him, and they always spoke County, Ohio. The Stations on and Washington Townships. C.H. & D. Railroad history, the 419-678-2614.] up to be sure his needs were being met. They were really spe- this Railroad in Marion Township FOR DETAILS just smile, and the people in Adult Day Services really knew People can use these Annotated Railroad in Mercer County was cial parents for Brian, and really good supporters of our pro- were located at Chickasaw, St. how to make him laugh,” Dorothy Hoyng said. Bibliographies for reference in dated 1881-1923. 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© 2012 Chamilia, LLC. All rights reserved. 10-7000-10 Page 9 ~~~ Mercer County Chronicle ~~~ Academic Achievers ~~~ April 2012 April 2012 academic achievers Coldwater - Parkway - Celina - St. Henry - Marion Local - Ft. Recovery Giesige: ‘creative and Siebert values education Zender succeeds ‘at everything intellectual’ By Erica Ranly she puts her mind to’ By Erica Ranly Senior Kevin Siebert has By Erica Ranly valued the education he has “David is one of my most received at Celina High School. “Emily is an exceptional creative and intellectual stu- “Every year I learn some- individual completely dedi- dents in my [advanced place- thing new that changes how cated to succeeding at every- ment] government classes,” I look at the world,” Siebert thing she puts her mind to. said Celina High School gov- said. “Using simple machines She settles for nothing less ernment teacher William Sell. that I learned in physics makes than complete understand- “He adds humor and insightful tasks easier. Using math- ing and going beyond what remarks to difficult and chal- ematics helps me balance that it is possible to make a is expected of her. Rarely, if lenging constitutional and cur- my budget more efficiently. subject that people find dull every, is a teacher fortunate rent political discussions. He is English allows me to com- and pointless and make it enough to educate such a fine municate what I am trying to student,” said Celina High the type of student that ‘keeps interesting and fun,” Siebert and branch out. Be involved, teachers in the game,’ mak- say more effectively. Social School advanced placement overall happiness,” he said. said. “This motivates me to join clubs, sports or maybe ing our days a little better and sciences help me understand calculus teacher Erika Draiss. From his own high school do the same when I teach just take a different course more fun. I wish I could keep why people act the way they Senior Emily Zender’s experiences, Giesige has high school mathematics.” that sparks your interest.” him around for another year.” do. Every subject helps me.” excellence throughout her four decided to pursue degrees Siebert will pursue his Zender further developed Truly his creativity and While Siebert acknowl- years at Celina High School in English and education. degree in the fall at Capital her own diverse interests intellect are two qualities that edges the value of all his has earned her not only the “I love English,” he said, University in Columbus. through the many extracurric- set senior David Giesige, high school subjects, he regard of her teachers, but also “but it is not a very gener- While Siebert did establish ular activities in which she par- the son of Mark and Jean, admits his favorite classes recognition as a 2012 Mercer ous lover. Your options with academics as his priority dur- ticipated during high school. apart in the hallowed halls in high school have been his County Academic Achiever. English are pretty much nar- ing his time at CHS, neither During this time, she worked of Celina High School. math and science classes. As a student at CHS, rowed to teaching and writ- did he neglect cultivating the part-time at the Mercer County It is here in these halls “I enjoy math and science Zender has been willing to ing. Writing is an extremely other half of his high school Library, joined the tennis and that Giesige set about because they deal with numbers tackle not only the subject difficult field to crack into, experience: extracurricular track teams and participated in gaining an education. and definite answers,” he said. areas and activities in which leaving education as the last involvement. As a high school dance, Teenage Republicans, “Education is important,” Siebert said he has espe- she is sure to succeed, but also option. Pretty much all you student, Siebert participated in National Honor Society, Giesige said, “because teach- cially enjoyed his chemis- those that pose greater chal- can hope for then is to inspire a number of clubs and orga- French Club, Scholastic ers need to get paid somehow, try classes with high school lenges. For example, Zender the same level of English-love nizations. These include his Team, TSA TEAMS and the a person can’t go through life chemistry teacher David Scott. admits her favorite classes in your students, so it is not church youth group, cross Immaculate Conception Youth without being able to read or “He made it possible for have always been her science so lonely for you in book- country, track, Chess Club, Group. She also worked with add or they will just make me to find chemistry, what classes. Nonetheless, she did stores and dramatic theaters.” National Honor Society, band, “ReQuest,” the high school’s everyone mad and ‘Jeopardy’ I thought was an extremely not shy away from the oppor- Giesige will be purs- German Club, TSA TEAMS art and literature magazine. would be a lot harder without it.” hard and confusing subject, tunity to take a guitar class ing his degree at the “semi- engineering competition and “It’s very important to be In his own educational enjoyable,” Siebert said. “The at the high school this year. close, semi-cheap (respec- the high school spring musical. involved in outside activi- pursuits, Giesige said his way he presented his infor- “I had never picked up a tively) and semi-prestigious” Siebert said he considers ties to make friends, explore favorite classes have been his mation was not always a dull guitar before that class, but I Ohio State University. his extracurricular activities interests and learn time English classes, but he also, lecture like many teachers. had always wanted to learn to “Plus, my friends to be “relaxing and a nice management,” she said. unquestionably, valued his Mr. Scott made entertaining, play,” she said. “Being a per- are going,” he said. way to enjoy life outside of From her activities, espe- Healthy and Safe Foods and real-life applications. Also, the son with little musical talent, In addition to sampling the high school.” Through his cially her athletic activities, Techniques of Acting classes, homework assignments were the class wasn’t something that full range of academic courses activities, he also said he Zender said she has learned both “due to their challenging and not just random numbers and I would have normally taken, offered at CHS, Giesige has was able to develop close dedication and commitment. invigorating curriculums.” nothing like the actual world. but I am glad I did. I learned also dabbled in a few of the friendships and create some “You have to be will- On a more serious note, They were realistic values that a lot about music and learned high school’s extracurricular good high school memories. ing to work hard not only Giesige said that he does pertained to the subject. One how to play a few songs.” opportunities. He played foot- He encourages his under- for yourself, but the team realize the value of his edu- problem was finding the air Possessing a willingness ball for Celina and attended one classmen to take the time par- as a whole,” she said. cation—that high school pressure in a bicycle tire. The to attempt the unknown is a day of tennis. He participated ticipate in organizations and Zender said joining the is one of students’ “last, dimensions and air pressure quality Zender encourages her in the National Honor Society, activities at the high school. CHS track team was an espe- best chances for setting the of the tire were fairly close to underclassmen to develop. Chess Club and German “My advice to underclass- cially great experience for her. mold of their entire lives.” what you would find in a bike.” “I think the best advice I Club. Outside of school, he men is to enjoy high school “I joined track my sopho- “It is important to be Scott’s example has can give underclassmen would worked at the county library and the extracurriculars more year originally to condi- truly aware of the fact that inspired Siebert to pursue be to just really take school and played CYO basketball. offered,” he said. “I feel like tion for tennis and stay active high school performance his own career in teach- seriously and figure out the “It’s important to be sometimes I stressed too much during my off-season,” she decides college options, ing. Siebert hopes to teach best learning and study tech- involved in things outside about having good grades and said. “I never ran outside of which then decides career high school mathematics. niques that work for them, but options, which then decides See GIESIGE, page 16 “Mr. Scott showed me See SIEBERT, page 16 at the same time, take chances See ZENDER, page 16 Lefeld Plbg. 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What’s more, words with confidence, know- achiever in Mercer County. she is a good, decent human tion in extracurricular activi- ing that her own four years of her older sister Mindy. Overman echoes these being who can balance her ties at the high school and in hard work have earned her a “She graduated at the top principles in the advice she the community. As a student, top spot in the Fort Recovery offers underclassmen for suc- principles with compassion, of her high school class and been able to spend with other she participated in FCCLA, High School Class of 2012. ceeding in their own high understanding and character.” graduated with high honors people. Key Club, Math Club and High school chemistry school years. With such qualities senior in college as well. I’ve seen “One of my most memo- band. Outside of school, and physics teacher Robyn “Take high school seri- Krista Ranly, the daugh- how successful she’s been, rable moments from my she is a member of 4-H and Armstrong has observed first- ously and try your hardest ter of Dale and Carol, has and it motivates me. She has school years is playing CYO serves as president of her hand Kahlig’s willingness to because it will pay off in established herself as a role an outstanding character, and basketball every Sunday. I club. She also is a member work in the classroom. the future,” she said. “I have model among her peers. I hope to be as driven and always looked forward to of her church youth group “Julie is as academic learned that even though Education is, for successful as her own day,” playing, and I loved getting and has volunteered with the achiever each and every sometimes it can be stressful Ranly, a top priority. Kahlig said. to know my teammates bet- Mercer County Right to Life. day,” Armstrong said. “She working hard in my classes, “Education is important In the classroom, Kahlig ter,” she said. “Being involved in out- is always prepared for class it really pays off.” for advancement,” she said. said she appreciated the From her extracurricular side activities enables you with a smile on her face and a A strong work ethic is a “By becoming educated, you guidance she received from activities, too, Overman said to give back to your com- kind word for me. Her deter- value Overman has learned can advance individually, Armstrong in her chemistry she has learned many lessons munity, meet new people mination and hard-work ethic from her mom. whether that is in a job or the and physics classes. not taught in the traditional and gives you a chance out- will allow her to achieve any “She always support- community, but we can also “She truly makes learn- classroom. side of the school setting goal she sets for herself. I look ed me in everything I was advance together as a society.” ing fun,” Kahlig said. “She “I have gotten the most out to become closer to people forward to seeing what she involved in,” Overman said. In making this societal has always challenged us and of CYO basketball,” she said, you already know,” she said. becomes.” “She always encouraged me advancement possible, Ranly never lets us take the easy “because it taught me how to Ranly said she most val- For her future, Kahlig to try my best in school, and said she believes a high school way out. She cares about us work as a team and not just as ued her experience in 4-H aspires to a career in account- that is why I did so well in education has a crucial role. as individuals and is a remark- an individual. Also, FCCLA precisely for the relation- ing. my classes.” “I think that all students able teacher.” and National Honor Society ships she has developed “With all the rules and reg- Overman has also been should graduate knowing This support upon which taught me how to devote my through the organization. ulations now present due to the encouraged by the example how to make responsible Kahlig has relied throughout time to the less fortunate.” “I’ve been in 4-H for the accounting scandals in 2001, set by her grandma, the per- decisions in order to become her high school years extends Of course, academics have longest amount of time,” people need accountants who son she considers to be a role responsible citizens,” she said. to not only her academics, also been an important part Ranly said, “and I’ve been are reliable and really care model in her life. Ranly credits her teachers but also to her extracurric- of Overman’s high school able to spend time with and get about their clients,” Kahlig “She raised thirteen kids at CHS for setting an exam- ular activities. Some of the career, and in her high school to know girls of all ages and said. “I think I’ll be successful and stayed sane all of those ple of excellence for what it activities in which Kahlig has classes, Overman uncovered not just my own age group.” as an accountant because I’m years,” Overman said. “She means to carry the responsibil- participated include National her love for numbers. She In the fall, Ranly will be very skilled at working with is also 85 years old and still ity of adulthood. One teacher, Honor Society, FBLA, Sports hopes to channel this love attending Ball State University people, and I genuinely care is very active. She taught me especially, who has influ- Medicine Club, FCCLA, bas- into a career in accounting. to pursue a degree in dietetics. about others.” that I can do anything I want enced Ranly is her Spanish ketball, Student Council and “Accounting has been my “I want to teach people To pursue her degree, to if I believe in myself.” teacher, Sophia Rodriquez. Show Choir. She is also a favorite class because I love about nutrition and help them Kahlig will be attending Ball This strong work ethic “She has taught me member of the Mary Help working with numbers and to battle disease through State University. and sense of dedication has how to overcome adversity of Christians Youth Group, doing that kind of work,” healthy living,” she said. In working toward this been especially important for and to stand up for what I directs the Mary Help of she said. As she prepares for this goal, Kahlig said she is very Overman as she juggled her believe in,” Ranly said. Christians Youth Choir, par- She plans to pursue next great step in her life thankful for the many peo- many high school commit- Rodriquez’s Spanish class- ticipated in the high school her degree in accounting and education, she leaves ple who have supported her ments. es have been some of Ranly’s production of the Wizard of in the fall at Wright State her underclassmen these throughout her life. Foremost “My biggest challenge,” favorites in high school. She Oz, served as a track man- University-Lake Campus. tips for high school success. among these are her parents, she said, “was finding time said she also enjoyed her chem- ager and volleyball stat and In working toward this “Don’t procrastinate,” she Don and Linda. to fit school, work, religion istry class with Chuck Alig. score keeper and works at college and career goal, said. “It’s easier to get some- “They have always sup- and outside activities into my “The teachers both did a Briarwood Village. Overman said she is grateful thing done right away than to ported me and encouraged me schedule.” terrific job making it inter- “I think that being involved for the support she received wait until the night before it’s to never settle for less than Some of these outside esting,” she said, “and the in outside activities is really from high school accounting due, especially when it comes my best,” Kahlig said. “They activities include Family, subject matter for both were important, and I encourage teacher Chris Summers. to applying to colleges and are very proud of all that I’ve Career, Community Leaders challenging and intriguing.” everyone to do it because you “He taught me a lot of applying for scholarships, and accomplished, and I couldn’t of America (FCCLA), show Ranly’s education, never- learn valuable life skills and things about accounting, and Hakuna Matata. I try to live my have done any of it without choir, National Honor Society theless, did not end in the have experiences that you he gave me a lot of advice life worry free and stress free them.” and CYO basketball. In these classroom. She has also can never be shown or taught about college,” she said. because, in the end, what you Kahlig said she also activities, Overman said she valued the learning she has from a book,” she said. Nevertheless, as Overman gained through her participa- think is a big deal really isn’t.” received encouragement from has valued the time she has See Kahlig, page 17 See Overman, page 17 Page 12 ~~~ Mercer County Chronicle ~~~ Academic Achievers ~~~ April 2012 Tobe adopts a global perspective Bertke sets standard of excellence Hartings succeeds with determination By Erica Ranly By Erica Ranly By Erica Ranly

David Tobe, a senior at Senior Kristen Bertke “Mindy Hartings has all of Fort Recovery High School, is a presence in the halls of the qualities of an Academic has big plans for his future. Marion Local High School. Achiever shown by her athlet- His education and experi- As a dedicated student and a ic ability, academic achieve- ences throughout his high leader for the entire student ment and character,” said school years has helped body, Bertke, the daughter of Marion Local High School prepare him for a future Mike and Renee, sets a stan- math and computer science and career that extends far dard of excellence at MLHS. teacher Rebecca Bruns. “She beyond his small community. High school English is a leader on and off the “All students should grad- teacher and senior class advi- court/course/track/pool. Her uate with a sensitivity to other sor Lynne Yates speaks to lar involvement has allowed motto is ‘determination.’ cultures,” Tobe, the son of Armstrong speaks to Tobe’s Bertke’s commitment to her her to do all of the above— to Students will ask her, ‘Mindy, Lester and Therese, said. “I excellence in her classes. school. learn to manage her time as how do you do it all?’ She think, especially in this area “There is no question that well as to give back to her “David is very deserv- simply responds with a smile, ways. This large friend group where we have a very homog- Kristen is very involved at community. At the same time, ing of this honor based on ‘Determination.’ Mindy is came from doing activities enous community, we aren’t the high school,” Yates said. her extracurricular involve- his incredible ability to work focused and determined to suc- like working at the election necessarily exposed to much “Since she is president of the ment has helped her discover through complex problems ceed. She is an excellent role polls, attending religious outside culture, and that can senior class, she is regularly her path for her future. She and explain his thought pro- model. She challenges herself groups and playing sports.” make us very narrow-mind- in the computer lab, scan- said that her volunteer work at cess,” she said. “I will miss physically and mentally. She Hartings also cautions, ed. I think it is important for ning pictures for the gradua- Mercer Health and her posi- him when he graduates since is an Academic Achiever.” however, that students need students to graduate with at tion slideshow, and as student tion at Briarwood Village, I use his work as a way to Upon this recommenda- to manage their time wisely. least a respect for those cul- council president, her voice especially, have helped influ- check my own! Dave is des- tion, MLHS senior Mindy “It is also important to know tures different from theirs.” is heard daily on the morning ence her career choice: she tined to do great things!” Hartings, the daughter of where your limit is,” she said. In his own education, announcements. In addition, hopes to become a licensed Armstrong’s advanced Kevin and Sandy, earns “That way the extra activi- Tobe said he is grateful for the she is often found sitting in nurse practitioner with a spe- placement chemistry recognition as a top stu- ties don’t become stressful.” perspective he received from an office chair in my class- cialization in geriatrics. class was one of Tobe’s dent in the Class of 2012. Throughout her own high high school German teach- room, reading her [advanced “Working with the elderly favorites in high school. Hartings high school school years, Hartings has er Angelika Schade-Hein. placement] English novel, everyday has inspired me to “For whatever perverse achievements have been many. been able to handle the pres- “She inspired in me a love as well as studying for other expand my nursing major to reason, I absolutely love Not only has she excelled sure of her many commitments for foreign culture and peo- courses to maintain outstand- specialize in geriatrics,” she chemistry,” he said. “I just in the classroom, but at the through her determination. ples,” Tobe said. “She has ing grades.” said. seem to get it, and I’m fas- same time, she has dedicated “I wake up each day expect- always been incredibly sup- Truly Bertke’s high school Also influencing Bertke’s cinated by how everything much of her time to a num- ing the best from myself,” she portive and devoted to her days are busy—filled with career choice are some of the works together on such a ber of school and community said. “I accept only my best in German students and has classes and extracurricular classes she has taken in high small scale. But I think the organizations. These activities school, sports and community always been there for me activities. Besides serving as school. reason that this class was my include athletic activities— activities. I strive to always be when I needed help with any- president of both the senior “Human physiology has favorite was because it taught volleyball, cross country, a caring person to my friends thing, class-related or not.” class and of the student coun- been my favorite class,” me to make mistakes, to be CYO basketball, swim team and family and to be avail- Partly as a result of Schade- cil, Bertke also works as finan- Bertke said. “Mrs. [Margie] okay with them, to learn from and track—as well as other able to listen and help others.” Hein’s influence, Tobe is cial manager and editor of the Vantilburg, my teacher, made them and then to move on. organizations—Marion Youth This commitment to excel- considering joining the yearbook and is a member of the subject very fascinating AP chemistry was the first Ministry, FTA/FCA, Math lence extends even further Foreign Service after college. the National Honor Society. to learn.” really challenging course I’d and Science Club and Pep to encompass Hartings per- “I intend to study inter- She is, this year, taking part Bertke has also been had, so I had to learn to take Club. Hartings is the president sonal moral standard as well. national relations, German in the high school drama pro- inspired in her career choice an active, responsible role in of her 4-H club, secretary of “I made a promise to and psychology [in college],” duction and has been named by Yates, her English teach- my own education. It forced both the Student Council and myself, my peers, my fam- Tobe said. “Eventually, I want to both the homecoming er. me to think differently.” National Honor Society, trea- ily and my friends years ago to work in the Foreign Service and prom courts. Outside of “Ms. Yates has been In fact, this lesson Tobe surer of the Varsity M club to stay chaste and above the or in international diplomacy/ school, she has volunteered at the most influential to me,” learned through his advanced and vice president of SADD. influence,” she said. “Like interactions of some capacity.” Mercer Health and the Maria Bertke said. “Not only is she placement chemistry class is Hartings said she has my peers, I have been tempt- For college, Tobe Stein Spiritual Center, and she talented at teaching, but she one of the most important he valued her extracurricular ed to give in to this pres- plans to attend a small, lib- works part-time at Briarwood teaches with a passion for her has learned in high school. involvement in high school, sure to try drugs, alcohol or eral arts school. He has Village and the Knights of St. subject. She has inspired me “My biggest challenge was and she encourages her under- sex. However, I was able to not yet chosen a school, Johns Hall. to choose a career that I am facing the fact that sometimes classmen to also take part in overcome this temptation but he does plan to attend “I believe the more a stu- passionate about.” I would fail, that I wasn’t as many activities as they can. time after time because I a college that is out-of-state. dent is involved, the more Yates said she does believe always going to be successful, “For any person in high would reflect on this promise. “I just want to be able they learn to manage their Bertke to have the necessary that not everything I touched school, I would advise them I would think, ‘How would to enter a completely dif- time, which will be greatly qualities to succeed in the would turn to gold,” Tobe said. to be a go-get-‘em person,” others and, more important- ferent culture than what beneficial as they enter life nursing field. “I just realized that I was no Hartings said. “Join as many ly, I view my character and I’m used to and not have after high school,” Bertke “Her open and congenial less human than anyone else different activities as you integrity if I were to give in?’ the temptation to return said. “I also believe that stu- personality, coupled with her and that I would make mis- can. Try out as many inde- This question allowed me home all the time,” he said. dents are blessed to have affinity for laughter, make takes just like everyone else.” pendent things as possible. to quickly rebuild my solid Tobe will, neverthe- grown up in such a great area, her well respected by her While Tobe learned that This will help you to learn fortitude against this lure.” less, be missed at home as and through outside activities, peers and patients, which will success is not always guar- many new skills and to meet Hartings has also been he embarks upon his college they can give back to their directly translate to her future anteed, he has also discov- new people along the way. supported in all areas of life venture. High school chemis- community.” success in the medical field, ered that certain actions Having a large base of friends by her family. 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Senior Rachel Miller’s “As a rule, I work hard in “Many youngsters today most memorable moment everything I do,” said senior look up to high school ath- from all her years of school Jennifer Schatzer, the daugh- letes as role models. Caleb happened in the fourth- ter of Tom and Cindy. Heitkamp is an excellent role grade: she received her first Because of her hard work, model not only because he “F” ever…on a science test. Schatzer has distinguished is a great athlete, but more “I decided I would never let herself as a top achiever at importantly, because he has that happen again,” she said. Parkway High School. such a great work ethic and And Miller, the daughter Schatzer said she has val- is such a strong student. Caleb of Mark and Sally Cox, has ued the education she has always tries to do his best in not let that happen again. just as productively as her received as a student at PHS. everything and works hard to Instead, she has completed time inside the classroom. “Education is important maintain high grades. He is Heitkamp’s favorite high her years at Parkway High In this time, Miller has par- because it helps you develop naturally smart and uses it to school classes because he finds School with exceptional suc- ticipated in many extracur- as a person and will help you his advantage. He seems to them “to be the most interest- cess and, at the same time, ricular activities: Science through struggles in life,” she to keep them throughout high value his education and works ing.” developed and cultivated a Club, National Honor said. school,” she said. hard to make the most of it. It is Because of his interest in love for the subject of science. Society, Foreign Language Schatzer said she believes Outside the classroom, for these reasons that I consider the math and science subject Constantly support- Club, Book Club, volleyball it important for all students, Schatzer has been involved in Caleb Heitkamp an Academic areas, Heitkamp hopes to pur- ing Miller in her quest and Pep Club. She helps in in their high school years, a variety of activities. These Achiever,” said St. Henry High sue a future career in mechani- for academic excellence the children’s youth group to recognize the value of the include golf, band and youth School science teacher Randy cal engineering. has been her mother. at New Hope Church, vol- knowledge they receive in the group. Schatzer has also spent Hoying. “I would like the chance to “She always pushes me unteered with the Parkway classroom and of the experi- a lot of her free-time work- Hoying, in his praise, pin- improve people’s lives, and I to do my best,” Miller said. Relay for Life Committee ences they gain both inside ing. points the exact reasons why would love the opportunity to “She also congratulates me and played volleyball and outside the classroom. Participating in these activ- senior Caleb Heitkamp, the son make the world a better place,” and tells me how proud for Praise Point Church. “Students should graduate ities is important, Schatzer of Ray and Jenny, deserves he said. she is once I accomplish a “I think being involved in with the ability to learn from said, because “it gives you the recognition as a top achiever in In looking forward toward major task. I look up to her outside activities is important everything and apply what opportunity to interact with Mercer County. this goal, Heitkamp said he is a lot. She is a strong and because it gets kids more they learn to their everyday other people, learn life skills Many of Heitkamp’s great grateful for the guidance and independent woman. I work involved with their communi- life,” she said. and contribute to your com- achievements at St. Henry help he has received from his hard in school so I can be ty,” she said. “Having a strong In the classroom, Schatzer munity.” High School have been in his uncle, Doug Osterholt. like her when I’m older.” tie to your community is has most enjoyed her learning Schatzer said she has most athletic activities. Heitkamp “I always looked up to him Another woman who always a good thing to have.” in her math classes, especially valued her time participating has played both basketball and when I was young, and I still do has had a great influence on From her activities, Miller algebra and geometry. in golf. baseball for SHHS. One of today,” Heitkamp said. “Being Miller’s life is high school said she has learned the most “They are the classes I “My dad was my main his proudest moments, he said, a mechanical engineer, he science teacher Anita Morton. from her involvement with thoroughly understand and instructor,” she said. was scoring 34 points and hav- sparked my motives to become “She was my anatomy the high school Science Club. have excelled at,” she said. “Spending time with him golf- ing a dunk in an overtime win an engineer, too.” teacher when I was a junior “I enjoy the hands-on She said she also enjoyed ing gave him time to teach me against Bluffton last year in Heitkamp will pursue high school,” Miller said. experiments we do,” she her time spent in Leah Etgen’s about many things, even more tournament. In fact, basketball, his degree in the fall at the “After I took her class, I real- said. “I think I get more out high school English classes. than golf.” Heitkamp admits, has been University of Toledo. ized I was good at anatomy of the personal experience “She expects a lot out In fact, Schatzer said she one of his favorite high school Yet even in moving for- and learned so many things and interaction of the labs.” of her students, but she has appreciates the many lessons activities. ward with his plans, Heitkamp that I even still remember. From the many expe- taught me many English skills she has learned from her par- “I love playing the game, is still able to pause to serve as It was because of her class riences Miller has had and also writing skills that I ents. and I’ve had a lot of support a role model, offering advice that I made my decision at PHS over the last four can apply to all my classes,” “They have taught me to from family, coaches, team- to younger students at the high final to become a physical years, she is able to offer Schatzer said. work hard and always encour- mates and fans,” he said. school. therapist. To have a teacher some advice to underclass- To succeed in high school age me to do my best both This support Heitkamp “Have fun, and give your make that much of an impact men who are just beginning classes, nevertheless, Schatzer inside and outside of school,” receives extends from his ath- best effort,” he said. “I live by on my life is incredible.” their own high school years. emphasizes the importance of she said. letics into other areas of his the golden rule, treating others Miller will begin purs- First, she advises them to good study skills. In the fall, Schatzer will life, as well. He credits his how you would want to be ing her degree in pre- “know when to have fun and “I would advise all under- be attending the Ohio State parents for being an unfailing treated.” physical therapy in the know when to crack down.” classmen to develop good University. She has not yet source of this support. 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Giesige (Continued from Page 9) Siebert (Continued from Page 9) Gross (Continued from Page 10) of pure academics because it truly does build an incred- did not give myself much time years of teaching high school It has taught me humbleness in life and how to aspire.” the world is not purely aca- ible amount of character and to relax and hang out with science,” Scott said. “In addi- for the great gifts I have in Gross has set some lofty demics,” Giesige said. “Any discipline that is rivaled only my friends or participate in tion to his work ethic, Kevin life and how lucky I am.” goals for herself to which she amount of social savvy that by the lasting camaraderie more sports. Sometimes we is always friendly and pleasant Two of the greatest gifts does aspire. In fact, she will be can be gained by participating between teammates. It’s more fail to realize that we grow and to be around. Most students Gross does have in life are beginning her quest to reach in outside activities is price- of a brotherhood than any- learn a lot when relaxing with today are so afraid that their her parents, Tom and Jane. these goals in a very short less. Nobody will listen to how thing, and those memories friends. It also works as a good peers will judge them harshly “They have been my great- time as she graduates from well you can recite facts about and friendships last longer stress reliever. I do not mean to that they refuse to participate est supporters no matter what CHS and begins studies in the ionic bonds or Shakespearian than the bumps and bruis- say, ‘Never do homework, and in class discussions or even it is I am doing,” Gross said. fall at Ball State University. sonnets or inverse derivatives es of two-a-days,” he said. only hang out with friends.’ answer direct questions posed “They have always encour- At Ball State, Gross plans to if they don’t like you first. In all Giesige’s exploits— I just want underclassmen to to them by their teachers. When aged me to do the things I major in microbiology. She In order to begin building on the field and in the class- realize that, yes, school is a big invited, Kevin shares his ideas love in life and to never let hopes to begin a career in these sorts of social skills and room—Giesige said he has part of your life, but take time and thoughts very openly and anything stop me. The most the food industry, where she connection, it’s important to had at least one constant sup- to enjoy being a teenager, and is obviously confident that his important thing I have learned will help create products that become involved in as many porter, his mother, to whom do not try to grow up too fast. peers will accept him for who from them is to not choose people suffering from acid of these ‘real-world’ micro- he owes much of his success. Four years really do fly past.” he is. His transparency reveals the ordinary path. I can make reflux, laryngopharyngeal cosms as possible so as to “My beloved mother has While Siebert’s four years at a wholesome, well meaning, and form whatever I want reflux and food allergies can better prepare yourself for life been such a major influ- CHS have flown by, the impres- caring person who is respect- out of my life. Through my consume. Gross has struggled after high school and college.” ence almost solely through sion he has left will remain. ful of those around him.” school years, they have taught with these problems herself The one activity that her blinding, mother love,” Scott, who taught Siebert in In become this student and me something no teacher and wants to become part Giesige valued most in his high he said. “It’s always unfor- two classes—both Chemistry this person worthy of such can match and that is how of a solution for others who school experience is football. tunate to fail to reciprocate I and Advanced Placement esteem, Siebert acknowl- to always find the brightness also deal with these issues. “Not only is it (and any that sort of devotion, which Chemistry—speaks of the edges the influence of his sport for that matter) great ends up being a pretty influence Siebert has had on parents, Steve and Linda. (Continued from Page 10) for the physical health aspect, good impetus to succeed.” both his teachers and his peers. “I owe a lot to my parents,” Muhlenkamp “He is one of the most he said. “Without their support have captured the meaning with other people, and the dependable, hardworking stu- and encouragement, I would not of service and built a town more you practice, the better Congratulations To All Area Academic Achievers! dents I have known in my 25 be the person I am today.” where people want to live.” you become. The better you In addition to her service become, the more success (Continued from Page 9) activities, Muhlenkamp has you will have.” Zender also been involved in sym- These are just a few of gym class before I joined the they taught me that school phonic choir, Math Club, the lessons Muhlenkamp team, and I still remember and grades came first.” volleyball and basketball. will carry with her as she coming home from that first In the fall, Zender plans to Her athletic activities, she graduates high school and practice in great pain, asking attend either Ohio Northern said, have been some of the embarks upon her next stage why I decided to run. Now, University or the University most rewarding during her in life: college and career. In in my last season, I could not of Toledo to pursue a degree high school years. the fall, she plans to attend P.O. Box 139 imagine what my high school in pharmacy. 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Kahlig (Continued from Page 11) Wynk (Continued from Page 13) Bertke (Continued from Page 12) Very valuable for Kahlig ages her underclassmen to a Superior rating at the State this profession because she specializing in geriatrics,” older brother Jordan. has been her time spent work- recognize the value of these marching band competition. desires to “help others and Yates said. “Jordan has been my role ing at Briarwood Village. moments in their own high “We worked really hard interact with people on a daily Bertke will begin her nurs- model because he took a simi- “I’ve created relationships school years. and were proud to do so basis.” ing studies in the fall at the lar path in high school,” she with my residents that I will “Enjoy high school and well,” she said. “As she begins her studies Ohio State University. said. “He made sure he was always remember,” she said. cherish all the memories you In the fall, Wynk will be in physical therapy,” Yates In pursuing this goal, in classes that would always Relationships have been make along the way because attending the University of said, “I have no doubt that her as well as her many others challenge him and keep him an important part of Kahlig’s it goes by so fast,” she said. Dayton, where she will be future patients will be grate- throughout the years, Bertke interested. Having been that high school years. In fact, she “You have got the rest of majoring in physical therapy. ful to have such a caring and is not, and has never been, he graduated just two years said some of her fondest high your life to have big respon- Wynk said she has chosen dedicated professional.” alone. Instead, she has relied ago, he educated me on how school memories have been sibilities and work every day. on a strong support system. to deal with the difficulties the conversations she and I’m not saying you shouldn’t Her mom, for example, has high school entails.” her friends have shared over work hard, but you only get Fox (Continued from Page 13) been one of her constant sup- Now, herself a role model lunch in the FRHS cafeteria one high school experience: healthier eating and living drama rule and affect the porters. for underclassmen, Bertke is over the years. make it count. Live each day that has caused me to drop rest of their four years,” Fox “She knows what I am able to educate others on the “Many times we have to the fullest. Remember to sixty points so far, and I said. “Drama causes stress capable of and is always mak- difficulties of high school and laughed so hard we’ve been always be grateful for all you am keeping that up until I that can really cause a drop ing sure I am never giving less offer her own advice. in tears,” she said. have been blessed with. Be reach my goal of losing one in grades and ruin the ‘best than my best in everything “I would advise under- Taking time to savor who you are and not who or hundred.” years’ of a student’s career. that I do. Without her pushing classmen to bend, but not moments like these is impor- what everyone else wants you Not only has Fox been Underclassmen should stay me throughout high school, break,” Bertke said. “Take tant to Kahlig, and she encour- to be.” successful in accomplishing in their own business and I would have missed out on challenging courses, but don’t this goal, but she has also problems unless it is serious the great challenges I faced,” work so hard to the point that (Continued from Page 11) learned much in high school enough for help, and if they Bertke said. high school is not fun. High Overman about how people should need to share their drama, She also appreciated the school flies by, so make the moves on to this next step advanced placement calcu- care for one another. they should only share it support she received from her most of every day.” of college and career, she lus teacher Janice Osterloh. “I learned that students with close, reliable friends will be missed in the halls of “Her actions—being respect- should not let high school and family.” (Continued from Page 12) FRHS. ful, honest, caring, helpful, Hartings “Kristen Overman is an optimistic—have been a role looks up to her sister Tara home to attend Wright State (Continued from Page 15) intelligent, conscientious stu- model for others to follow Siefring as a role model because “she University in Dayton in the dent with a quiet mannerism and make her a very likeable Red Cross and delivered ies teacher, it is precisely is always dedicated to her fall. She plans to major in that does not detract from, person. Kristen Overman is gifts to Children’s Hospital Siefring’s willingness to studies, yet manages her time mass communications. but instead, enhances her per- a joy to have in Advanced in Dayton. With the serve others, along with to allow for sporting events Even in moving on sonality,” said high school Placement Calculus!” Science Club, she helped her academic success, and other such activities.” to college and career, nev- donate a camel and three that sets her apart from Hartings also depends ertheless, Hartings will upon the support she has not forget her years spent (Continued from Page 12) schools of fish to a com- her high school peers. Tobe munity in Tanzania and “Even though it takes received from her parents. in the halls of MLHS. on the part of the student “I’ve been in band for cleaned roadside ditch- time out of her personal “They have encour- “One of the most memo- can help achieve success. four years, and we’d made it es around the local area life, she knows that help- aged me to always do my rable days for me occurred He passes on a bit of this to State each year, but never with other club members. ing others makes a differ- best whether it’s in school or last May,” she said. “As a advice to his underclassmen. managed to get a Superior. “Knowing you have ence,” Laux said. “With sports,” she said. “They have junior, this day was gong to be “Don’t get behind in your Finally, this year we made it done something to make Lauren’s sense of commu- also encouraged me to be our first field day because the academic work,” Tobe said. to State and got our Superior, even the smallest differ- nity and focus on academ- an independent person. This weather was finally nice.” At “Nothing good will come of and I just remember feel- ence in someone’s life just ics, I am proud to say she encouragement has allowed 1 p.m., the entire student body that, and it’s really hard to ing so much relief and joy makes you feel good,” is an Academic Achiever.” me to grow in many ways. headed outside for some fun catch up after you’re behind.” and pride that all of our hard she said. “Whether it is In the fall, Siefring plans However, they make sure I activities. After all the exciting Tobe also advises under- work had finally paid off,” helping someone across to attend college, although know that they only expect games with water, whipped classmen “to enjoy your friends Tobe said. “I was the field the world or in my small she has not yet decided on a my best effort, and if I were cream and other things, we all and the fun stuff that goes on commander, so I was actu- community, making a dif- school. She hopes to earn a to fall short, everything would proceeded to one station: the because in four short years it ally down in front of the sta- ference is a great experi- master’s degree in speech- still be okay. Learning and water slide. Here, many of us will be over, and you won’t dium to receive the rating and ence, and I hope to con- language pathology. growing in such a supportive launched down the tarp-slide be able to repeat high school.” award, and I was just so full tinue this in my future.” “I would like to make family has been wonderful.” in twos and threes. Goofing off In high school, Tobe has of pride at everything we had According to Laux, a difference in oth- This support will surely with my friends during school been able to enjoy a num- done that year. It was just the Siefring’s social stud- ers’ lives,” she said. continue as Hartings leaves hours was a very fun time.” ber of extracurricular activi- perfect, crowning moment ties. 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Wendel and Otte become Coldwater Library announces Fifth Annual Garden Exchange By Skeet Wolters, Library by several inches Assistant of grass clippings, registered tax return preparers shredded leaves or Moorman, Moor- The Coldwater Library will weed-free hay or Harting & Co., man, Hart- hold its Fifth Annual Garden straw. Use a hand a certified public ing & Co., Exchange on Tuesday, May 8, in trowel to pull back accounting firm a certified the Library parking lot at 305 W. the mulch, cut away Main St. The exchange begins at sod and open up with offices in public ac- Coldwater and 4 pm and continues until 7 pm or planting holes for Celina, is pleased counting until the items are gone. stock transplants, to announce that firm with Those planning to attend should including tomatoes, Melissa Wen- offices in bring a plant, perennial or annual, peppers, eggplants, del has become Coldwater bulbs, seeds, pots, etc. to swap. flowers - whatever a Registered and Celina, Pot and label the plants and items transplants you can Tax Return Preparer. She became a is pleased to identify them. Note if they are buy will work. Registered Tax Return Preparer by to announce that Judy Otte has shade or sun plants. The best way to passing an IRS examination and a become a Registered Tax Return This is a great way to try new start a new garden tax compliance checklist. The test is Preparer. She became a Regis- plants, and share your abundant bed is by digging part of a larger IRS effort to insure tered Tax Return Preparer by plants and extra items. In addition, a new site to competency and professional stan- passing an IRS examination and it is always an informative incorporate organic dards in the tax preparation industry. a tax compliance checklist. The gathering of knowledge gardens matter and remove To maintain her registration Melissa test is part of a larger IRS effort anxious to share what they know. weeds. Nevertheless, is required to complete continuing to insure competency and profes- In case of inclement weather, in a pinch this education on an annual basis. sional standards in the tax prepa- the exchange will be held in the No-Dig Garden Melissa is a graduate of St. Henry ration industry. To maintain her library. is an amazing Lisa and Brian Obringer of Coldwater are High School and has an Associ- registration Judy is required to Brian and Lisa Obringer will winner. For more pictured standing in the No-Dig Garden they ate degree in financial management complete continuing education be sharing the results of last years information on the started last May. They will expand on the suc- from Wright State University. With on an annual basis. Easiest No-Dig Garden at 5:00 Garden Exchange, cess of their garden at the 5th Annual Garden over 12 years of experience, Melissa Judy is a graduate of Immac- p.m. The Obringer garden is next call the Coldwater Exchange on Tuesday, May 8, at 5:00 p.m. All door to the library parking lot. Library at 419 678- provides tax and accounting services ulate Conception High School are welcome to attend this free program spon- to a large number of individual cli- No-Dig Gardens are made by 2143 or check the sored by the Coldwater Public Library ents and businesses including part- and has an Associate degree in covering an area with cardboard or web site www. nership, corporations and limited Accounting from Miami Jacobs layers of wet newspaper, followed coldwaterpubliclibrary.org. liability companies. She also pro- College. Judy prepares individ- cesses payroll for a large number of ual tax returns out of the firm’s business clients. She works out of the Coldwater office. She has 20 firm’s Coldwater office. years of experience in the tax Melissa resides in St. Henry, Ohio preparation area. with her husband Dennis and their Judy resides in New Weston, four children. Ohio with her husband Joe.

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Kinser, Schatz To Carry Short-Track Banner in June 6 All-Star Dirt Late Model Race at Eldora Speedway World of Outlaws champions latest additions to feed the children charity ROSSBURG, Ohio (April 21) – The The Bloomington, Ind., native also has an – Kinser’s most recent Eldora victory – was of 1996 as a 17-year-old ready to learn from part. concrete wall ringing the dirt around the International Race of Champions victory at vintage Kinser. He scraped the wall several the best. He pitted next to Kinser but, before Race fans can catch all the behind- topside of Tony Stewart’s historic Eldora Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway in 1994 times as he desperately tried to take the lead the cars could hit the track, a North Dakota- the-scenes preparation for the Prelude by Speedway has intimidated just about every on his resume, as well as starts in the 1995 in the 40-lap contest and appropriately used like snowstorm hit the western Ohio facility following the track, event, charity, drivers driver who has ever turned laps at the Daytona 500 and 1997 Indianapolis 500. a late-race restart that provided him one last and postponed his debut. He returned a and officials on Twitter: @EldoraSpeedway, nationally acclaimed half-mile clay oval. “I have no idea what to expect,” Kinser opportunity to execute a perfect slide job to few months later for the Kings Royal and @PreludetoDream, @FeedTheChildren, Two drivers who have plenty of respect said. “Do I drive the car like a non-winged claim his seventh Kings Royal win. splashed onto the scene by finishing eighth in @TonyStewart_rcg, @KyleBusch, @ for those walls are World of Outlaws Sprint car or a winged car? I’ll have to talk with Kinser hasn’t always come out on top the nationally televised event. KenSchrader, @RickyCarmichael, @ Car Series champions Steve Kinser and Tony (Stewart) about it. He’ll be a great asset when he’s battled at Eldora. He’s had his fair It was six seasons later when Schatz AustinDillon3, @JasonLeffler, @JJYeley1, Donny Schatz, and they are the two most to me because he’s been in so many different share of accidents trying to squeeze as much finally earned his first victory at Eldora. @DanicaPatrick, @RyanNewman39, @ recent additions to the driver lineup for the kinds of cars. I’m pretty sure his feedback speed as possible out of the track. The win came in dominating fashion as he Bobby_Labonte, @Kenny_Wallace, @ June 6 Prelude to the Dream. will be a good starting point.” Schatz, his TSR teammate, also has rode the high line to a $100,000 victory in tydillon, @aric_almirola, @JimmieJohnson, Twenty-time Outlaws champion Steve Kinser, known in Sprint car racing circles had his share of unscheduled meetings with the 2002 Historical Big One. As his career @J_Allgaier, @skiprec, @DavidGilliland, @ Kinser and his Tony Stewart Racing (TSR) as “The King of the Outlaws,” began racing Eldora’s unforgiving wall, but after a few progressed, he became known for winning ClintBowyer, @KaseyKahne, @KurtBusch, teammate, four-time Outlaws champion after a successful high school wrestling career hard knocks and plenty of laps, the Fargo, the highest-paying races and, in 2007, Schatz @TonyKanaan, @NAPARonCapps, @ Donny Schatz, are each well-versed in the that included an Indiana state championship N.D., native has become one of the best at earned his first World of Outlaws A-Feature BuckeyeBullet10 and @RogerSlack. fast way around Eldora. Both will trade during his senior year at Bloomington High circling the high-banked track. triumph by scoring the $50,000-to-win Kings Kinser and Schatz join the previously their Sprint cars for dirt Late Models as they School in 1976. He followed his father Bob “I think the laps both Steve and I have Royal, winning by nearly nine seconds. His announced Feed The Children Prelude to the make their first-ever dirt Late Model start into racing and, once he hooked up with made at Eldora may help us a little bit, but most recent victory at the track came in July Dream drivers Tony Stewart, Kyle Busch, in the all-star race featuring more than 25 his cousin Karl Kinser in 1978, he began neither one of us has ever raced a dirt Late 2009 when he scored his second Kings Royal Kenny Schrader, Ricky Carmichael, Austin world-renowned drivers from all walks of building his legendary status in short-track Model,” Schatz said. “I had the chance to triumph. Dillon, Jason Leffler, J.J. Yeley, Danica motorsports. racing. Kinser won his first-ever World of make a few laps one time when Tony was “I was pretty overwhelmed when I was Patrick, Ryan Newman, Bobby Labonte, “Eldora was one of the first high-banked Outlaws feature at Eldora in May 1978 and practicing for a race in Fargo. There were invited to be part of the Prelude,” Schatz said. Kenny Wallace, Ty Dillon, Aric Almirola, tracks I ever raced on, and I’d guess you’d picked up his first Outlaws crown later that some similarities, but not many. Maybe “You could say it’s like a dream-come-true to Clint Bowyer, Kasey Kahne, Kurt Busch, say it made a pretty good impression on me,” season at Eldora. knowing the dynamics of dirt-track racing be able to represent the Sprint car guys and Dave Blaney, Tony Kanaan, Ron Capps, Kinser said. “It’s such a special place to me, Kinser has won more than 60 races at the a little better than those guys will help even go out and try to stake our claim at Eldora. Jimmie Johnson, Justin Allgaier, Bill Elliott, and I’m honored to have been asked to be part facility, including victories in USAC Sprint the playing field. I think with a Late Model It’s going to be quite an honor to be one of the Ray Evernham, David Gilliland and Cruz of this event. I’ve never raced a Late Model Cars, USAC Silver Crown, All-Star Circuit we might be able to run even closer to the two guys representing the grassroots racers Pedregon. anywhere, so I guess if there was any place of Champions and several unsanctioned wall. You can get away with leaning on it a and have the chance to compete with the elite Tickets and campsites for the Feed where I’d want to do it, it’d be at Eldora.” Sprint car events, including the 1984, 1988 bit whereas, in a Sprint car, it just wants to drivers in motorsports.” The Children Prelude to the Dream and Kinser has won a staggering 570 World and 1991 Kings Royal, and 1997 and 2000 pull you into it. The extra sheet metal will be Kinser and Schatz will be the third all other 2012 Eldora Speedway major of Outlaws A-Feature races during his $100,000-to-win Historical Big Ones. nice.” and fourth World of Outlaws champions events, including the $100,000-to-win Dirt illustrious career with 35 coming at Eldora. The conclusion of the 2010 Kings Royal Schatz first came to Eldora in the spring to compete in the event, joining Dave Late Model Dream presented by Ferris Blaney and Danny Lasoski, who won the Commercial Mowers, the $50,000-to- 2001 Outlaws title and finished third in the win World of Outlaws Kings Royal and inaugural Prelude in 2005. Blaney, the 1995 the 42nd annual World 100, are available Have A Website? Tell the World! Outlaws champion, will be making his sixth through the speedway box office by calling Prelude start this year. His best finish came (937) 338-3815 or online 24 hours a day at in 2006 when he raced to a second-place www.EldoraSpeedway.com. 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Eldora Speedway’s 59th Season Kicks Off With Wins by Hines, Kramer and Phillippi Hines takes last lap victory over Darland in USAC Sprint Opener ROSSBURG, Ohio (April 21) – Race consistent, but Dave was better on short my first time out, it’s awesome.” car drivers will tell you, the most important runs. He pulled away from me on every Phillippi, who finished fifth in stock lap to lead in any race is the last one. restart,” Hines said. “ points last year, left the field to battle for USAC (United States Auto Club) I’d start running him back down, I second place as he set sail early. Two early Sprint Car driver Tracy Hines drove don’t know if it was air pressure building cautions gave them a chance, but Phillippi that point home – and right onto Eldora up or just rhythm. I started catching him dashed them. Rob Trent, Barney Craig, Speedway’s Victory Lane stage – with and I tried it a couple times, I just couldn’t John Phlipot Jr. and Mark Wooten finished a thrilling pass of Dave Darland on lap figure out how to pass him. I looked and in the top five. Phlipot , Jr. and Craig won 29 of the 30-lap feature event, as the saw two to go and I had to jump on it. I the Stock Car heats. famed half-mile dirt track opened its had to take advantage of it and he kind of To celebrate the 50th anniversary 59th season of racing in dramatic style. got loose in turn 4. You could come back of USAC’s first race at Eldora, winning Joey Kramer won the companion UMP out of turn 4 if somebody slid you, but you driver Stan Bowman of Covington, Ky., (United Midwestern Promoters) DIRTcar couldn’t come back out of turn 2 because and car owner Harold Beck of Dayton Modified finale, while Shawn Phillippi the cushion was all the way to the wall. I were honored for that first victory on April closed out the evening with his first-ever knew if I got him there I had him.” Photo by Roger Grevenkamp 22, 1962. Plaques signed by track owner Stock Car feature victory. The victory was Hines’ first at Eldora Darland, who was three turns away Kramer of Hanover, Ind., led all 18 laps for Tony Stewart were presented to Randy For 29 laps Hines chased Darland, who since winning two straight in April and from his first win at Eldora since April his first victory at Eldora since September Bowman, Stan’s son, and Diane (Beck) at times held a comfortable straight away June of 2008. He ranks third in USAC 29, 2000, finished second. Matt Westfall, of 2001. Lane, Harold’s daughter. Stan Bowman lead. But Hines started reeling in Darland sprint car victories at Eldora trailing only Robert Ballou and Justin Grant rounded Kramer survived several cautions that died in a racing accident in Terre Haute, and caught up to his bumper with six laps Larry Dickson (9) and Jack Hewitt (13). out the top five. bunched the field behind him, proving Ind., in 1962 and Harold Bowman passed to go. Hines couldn’t pull off a slide job in “Winning never gets old, period,” Kyle Larson, who swept the USAC to be faster than the field on the restarts. away in 1971. turns 3-4 with five to go, and fought to get Hines said. “That’s how I pay my bills.” portion of the 4-Crown Nationals last “This race car is unbelievable. We had the “I had no idea at all,” Lane said of past a lapped car with three left. The victory was special for Hines, September, brought out a red flag on Lap car perfect tonight and we got a good start. recognizing how significant that day But as he fell further behind Darland, who dedicated the win to ill car owner 8 when he flipped in turn 1. He was not I couldn’t ask for a better setup. It was would become in Eldora history. “The Hines said the dust the frontrunner was Dave Calderwood. injured. Bobby East tagged the wall in working,” Kramer said. most that I remember about the race was kicking up died down allowing Hines to “My sponsor, owner, friend Dave turns 1-2 attempting a pass for a caution Jeff Babcock, Doug Adkins, Jerry how happy my dad was because that was see the cushion and where to pass. Calderwood … we’re probably not going on lap 13. Bowersock and Brian Post rounded out his first USAC win. It was a great day.” “I got a killer run out of turn 2 because to have him the rest of the summer. This Levi Jones, who finished seventh in the top five. Eldora Speedway hosts the USAC I could see it,” Hines said. “We’re flying is probably going to be his last year of the feature, posted fast time in the two-lap Brent Hole and Andy Bibler won Sprints again on July 28 and celebrates around here almost flat footed.” racing,” Hines said. “ I think God wants qualifying session. He posted a 14.872 on B-Mains. Rob Williams, Joel Dick, their partnership with a special 50-lap Hines’ slide job coming out of turn Dave with Him instead of with us. That his second lap, a shade over Jerry Coons Bowersock and Adkins won Modified feature, honoring the 50th anniversary of 2 gave him the momentum down the win was definitely for him and all the Jr.’s track record of 14.712 set on Sept. heats. USAC’s first appearance at the historic backstretch and Darland couldn’t pull off things he’s done for me.” 22, 2006. Justin Grant (14.885), Chase Shawn Phillippi had never experienced track. A minimum $10,000 payout awaits a similar slide job in the final turn as the “Eldora is my favorite dirt track and Stockton (14.887) and Bryan Clauson the thrill of Eldora’s victory ;ane, and he the winner of the feature. The National driver from New Castle, Ind., took the first Winchester is my favorite pavement. (14.895) also posted 14-second laps. enjoyed the moment with an emphatic Racing Alliance Sprint Invaders will also of two legs in the Border Wars event. The I don’t know if it’s just the big, fast half Grant earned the semi feature win. celebration after leading the Stock Cars be in action. first leg at Gas City (Ind.) I-69 Speedway miles but I enjoy it so much.” Darland, Ballou, Jerry Coons Jr. and from start-to-finish in the 15-lapper. Eldora Speedway returns to action was rained out Friday. The race has been “I was running as hard as I could. I Hunter Schuerenberg all grabbed heat “That was my first one-yeah!” Saturday, April 28, with the UMP DIRTcar rescheduled to run Friday, April 27. knew after four or five laps after each wins. Phillippi said thrusting his fist into the air. Modifieds, Eldora Stocks and Vore’s “The MP Environmental car was restart I could catch him.” In the UMP Modified feature, Joey “I couldn’t start any better. My first win on Welding Compacts.

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