The Community Post Serving Our Communities Since 1896 Thursday, April 28, 2016 50 Cents See Page 8B Minster Inducts Five Into Athletic HOF by BRIAN SMITH Staff Writer

The Community Post Serving Our Communities Since 1896 Thursday, April 28, 2016 50 cents See Page 8B Minster inducts five into athletic HOF By BRIAN SMITH Staff Writer

MINSTER — The athletes and coaches honored at Sat- urday night’s Minster Athletic Booster Hall of Fame induc- tion dinner hailed from different eras. They played different sports. Their roads to success varied as much as a junior high track coach who started without knowing how any facet of the sport worked — only to win 95 percent of her meets she coached over the next four decades — to athletes who made their feats look effortless, des- tined. But after a night celebrating the accomplishments of Erica Meyer Leighton, Marianne “An event like this “People ask why “She said, ‘I yell “How do you thank Voskuhl, Ben Ernst, Ron Boeke because I care. and David Heuker, the com- allows me to look I act so goofy. (your parents) for a mon links between the induct- back and at the time Concussions. I had When I stop yelling, childhood and a life ees became clearer. Common you don’t realize 10 a game. By God’s that’s when you you wouldn’t trade lines of attitude, hard work, should be worried.’ humility and graciousness ran what a good team grace, I could run for anything?” through each of their stories. you have. We didn’t and I could catch.” Well, she must’ve Hundreds packed into the realize we were as cared a lot. — Ben Ernst — Ron Boeke — Erica ––––––––––––––– good as we were.” See HOF Page 6B - David Heuker Meyer Leighton

Staff photo/Bob Blindauer Seen here is the damage to the home on Garfield Street in Minster’s first fatal fire in recent memory. Former Army interrogator Nick Garmann recollects his experiences of three tours of Iraq in his presenta- tion to the Minster Service Club, April 20. Luthman remembered Garmann reflects as caring person of faith on nine years as an By BOB BLINDAUER AND BRIAN SMITH She will be missed.” Army interrogator Staff Writers Rose recalled Janet’s activity in many prayer By BOB BLINDAUER groups and other activities at St. Augustine. She Staff Writer MINSTER — Janet Luthman will be also recollected how Janet and her late missed by her family, her friends and by husband Don would pick up her mother- Nicholas Garmann gave nine years of service to Minster. in-law for dinners. this country in the U.S. Army. Today he studies for Friends and family remembered Lu- Janet’s sister Verene Kramer of Osgood Bachelor of Science at Wright State University with a thman as a kind, active, giving person af- said her sister was “a very loving, fun sis- major in civil engineering. ter Luthman died in Minster’s first fatal ter, ... a good influence, and she had great Not so long ago, however, he did three tours of fire in recent memory in the early hours faith. She lived a good life. I’ll miss her Iraq. of Saturday morning after a fire started greatly. Her family was very close. Her Last Wednesday, he spoke to the Minster Service in the basement of her North Garfield Luthman grandchildren are going to miss their Club, giving members a basic idea of his time in ser- Street brick ranch-style home. ‘Nanna.’” vice. Frank Garfield, neighbor on her Gar- Verene also remembered her sister as “very Garmann joined the Army at the end of 2004, did field Street block, said, “Janet was always active, giving and there for people..” his basic training at Ft. Sill, OK. His first assignment always busy, ... and busy with her family.” Minster Police Chief Dale Dues said he and was in Hawaii at Ft. Schafter, which would be consid- In his estimation the 78-year old former bank other long-time fire department members can- ered some pretty good duty. teller at the Osgood State Bank was a good neigh- not remember another fatal fire in Minster in He enlisted as a military intelligence collector, bor as well as a good person in the community. which is to say he was an interrogator, gathering in- Her sister-in-law Rose Luthman remembered telligence from human sources or “humint,” and col- her as “a really kind person, a really good person. ––––––––––––––– See LUTHMAN Page 2A ––––––––––––––– See GARMANN, Page 2A www.minstercommunitypost.com Page 2A The Community Post Thursday, April 28, 2016 Minster school board mulls long-term projections By BOB BLINDAUER tion to cost- deadlines the board would Education’s Office for Child Tech Applications Instructor Staff Writer effectively need to meet for the income tax Nutrition, which had complet- Emily Funk on the Career Con- do anything. renewal levy on the November ed its review of the elementary nections program they had been MINSTER — Monday eve- Board mem- 2016 ballot. school cafeteria. working on with freshmen and ning’s Minster School Board bers gener- Board Vice President Kurt In other business, the board juniors and shared examples of meeting spent much of its time ally agreed in Forsthoefel agreed with Heit- appoirved the Tri Star 2.0 reso- student-created work with the considering the long term in its Boeke their discus- brink that any short-term fix lution which would make Min- board. assessment of the Ohio School sion that they should be set aside. They also ster part of the 9-district com- The board also accepted do- Facilities update and the report would have to get the state’s would like to hear more about pact seeking a .915 mill levy. For nations from the Minster Ser- of Garmann Miller in costs share of dollars for any project. differences between the 15- a homeowner that would mean vice Club, St. Augustine’s Mens as well as fixes to the school That share could be 20 percent. year and 20-year proposals as $35 per year for each $100K Choir, the Athletic Club Boost- buildings, particularly the high The short-term fix of $4.7 mil- there is difference in interest of assessed property value. ers and American Legion Post school. lion to renovate the high school rates. Board President Connie There would be no additional 387 with gratitude. Garmann Miller had noted would not qualify for state Meiring asked for additional taxation. The Tri Star building They also recognized Senior in its report that a long-term funding. information to be provided to would be an all inclusive train- Maggie Schmitmeyer as the fix would be good for the next Treasurer Laura Klosterman the members before the next ing location across from the Franklin B. Walter award win- 30 years. Board member John noted that “the 15-year plan school board meeting. Wright State Lake campus. ner from Minster. Heitbrink added that if the is most feasible” and the state Superintendent Brenda The board was given a report The board also noted the economy were to turn bad, it would allow three tries for the Boeke noted that the district from the high school’s Business overall success of the recent would be a long time before district to come up with fund- was in complete compliance Technical Instructor Christa Operation Cats Pride commu- the district would be in a posi- ing. Klosterman later outlined with the Ohio Department of Prenger and Digital Media & nity meeting April 20.

“The high level lead- Garmann ership of these organiza- From Page 1A tions are more political and power-driven. They lecting any associated exploit the ideology. documents. Your foot soldiers are go- He then was sent to Ft. ing to be ideological, the Huachuca in Arizona but leadership not necessar- then was deployed after ily,” Garmann noted. three months to Iraq as Recalling al Qaeda an interrogator in 2005- spiritual leaders that he ’06, during the time had talked to, he said, when the hunt was on for “All they cared about was al Qaeda leader Zarqawi. the money and the power He returned stateside that they had.” in 2006. He lamented, “Once He actually had an we pull out they’re going opportunity to have to try to regain control.” breakfast with President Working with Iraqi in- George Bush in 2008. terpreters also demanded He then deployed to the extra care to understand Philippines, collecting if they were truly work- intelligence for opera- ing for us or the other tions planning to support side. Garmann says it the mission there. was difficult to vet them. Staff Photo/Bob Blindauer Following that, Gar- Learning Arabic was not The home of Janet Luthman as seen from the backyard following a fatal fire in the early morning hours of Sat- necessarily an answer as urday, April 23. mann attended the De- fense Institute to learn there are so many differ- Courtney and James Maloney, Liz Arabic. ent Arabic dialects spo- “Any time there’s a Wears, Josh Androsac, Cassandra Afterward, he joined ken. Luthman Garmann spoke about From Page 1A death involved, it Androsac, Christian and Logan up with the Special Forc- Hunt, sisters Verene and Victor es group at Ft. Carson, working with Special takes a toll on fire- Forces who “try to go in their years on the force. Dues has Kramer, Osgood, Joan and Ron Colo., and then deployed fighters, even mo- Buschur, Celina, sister-in-law Vir- back to Iraq as an interro- and form relationships been part of the department for 40 with local militias and years. reso when it’s the ginia Heitkamp, Coldwater. gator. For eight months She was preceded in death by in 2011 he spent back in local people to be their Dues said firefighters searched first fatal fire we’ve surrogates, to try to do the bedroom on the far end of the two brothers Lavern and Florian Iraq as intel support with had.” and an infant sister. Special Forces. Being things for them.” He cited house before moving to other parts — Dale Dues She was a member of St. Augus- with Special Forces gave their exercises to bring of the house. The roof over the ga- Minster Fire Chief in basic necessities and tine Catholic Church, Minster. She an opportunity to “de- rage collapsed, forcing firefighters medics to help people in to evacuate before finding Luth- Dues said. “Even moreso when it’s graduated from Coldwater High velop relationships with the first fatal fire we’ve had.” all kinds of people.” the areas they worked. man in the sewing/TV room, lo- School in 1956 and retired as a Garmann remarked, cated behind the garage. But the story of how Luthman teller from Osgood State Bank. She He spent time in the perished should never take away Northern mountains looking back on his time The Minster Fire Department played chair volleyball and was in in the Army, how quickly received the first report of the fire from how Janet Luthman lived — a bridge club and loved to play all near the Iranian border. a beloved and respected person in He also spent time in his time in service went, at 1:37 a.m. The fire started in the cards. She enjoyed vacations with given his work alongside ranch-style home’s basement and her family and community. her family and loved spending time Kurdish areas where he She was born on October 19, was exposed to leader- some of the best soldiers then was fueled by gas cans and the with her grandchildren. the Army, Navy and Ma- automobile in the garage. Luthman 1937 in Indiana to the late Henry A Mass of Christian Burial will ship of Kurds visiting and Thresia (Homan) Heitkamp. where he was. rines have to offer. was found in her TV/sewing room, be held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 29, He was assigned to which is located behind the garage She married Donald C. Luthman at St. Augustine, Rev. Rick Nie- He spoke about tar- on June 10, 1961 in St. Anthony, geting former elements headquarters for “pro- on the north side of the home. berding celebrant. Burial will fol- gram management-type Dues said there was a work- Ohio and he preceded her in death low at St. Augustine Cemetery. of the Baath party which on December 13, 2010. later morphed into ISIS. stuff” before he got out ing fire alarm in the home and the Friends may call from 2 p.m. in 2014. He now recol- cause of the fire is still undeter- She is survived by children Jan- until 8 p.m., Thursday, April 28 In Garmann’s estimation ny and Howard Wears of Lewis the group is more power- lects on a whirlwind of mined. Dues said the department and 9 a.m. until 9:30 a.m. Friday duty he was exposed to has ruled out any criminal intent. Center, Ohio; Deb Wright of Ft. at Hogenkamp Funeral Home in driven than ideologically Loramie; Todd Luthman of Min- driven. during his nine years of “Any time there’s a death in- Minster. Condolences may be left service. We salute him. volved, it takes a toll on firefighters,” ster and Jill And Richard Hunt of at hogenkampfh.com. Glenford, Ohio. Six grandchildren Wagner’s Job Fair Minster to host Pitch, Hit, Run and Arbor Day events Thursday May 12 By BRIAN SMITH The village took in $368,446 in on Saturday, April 30 at Four Sea- Staff Writer income tax and is within $4,500 sons Park. Pre-registration begins 3-6 p.m. of $1 million collected in the first at 8 a.m. and the competition be- MINSTER — The Minster quarter. gins at 9 a.m. The event is open to Community Room Village Council’s Tuesday, April “It’s been a good three months boys and girls ages 7-14. New Bremen store 19 was quick and to the point. for us,” Minster Village Adminis- On Friday, April 29, Minster The council agreed to hire sea- trator Don Harrod said. will celebrate Arbor Day in the – Full and Part time sonal employees for the Parks and In other village news, the Parks village by planting a tree at Four positions available Recreation Department, a work- and Recreation Department will Seasons Park and giving each – Benefit package available force that is similar in size to last host the Scott’s Major League fourth grade class a seedling and for full-time positions year’s that helps run the ball dia- Baseball Pitch, Hit and Run even plant in honor of the event. monds and swimming pool. – Flexibile hours Mothers Day Sale

15% OFF 2399 Russia Versailles Rd., Russia ANY MOTHERS DAY GIFTS Mon.-Tue. 9-6, Thurs. 1-8, Fri. 9-6, Sat. 9-1 www.jewelrybarnusa.com Thursday, April 28, 2016 The Community Post Page 3A Wuebker advances to state finals Obituaries what God, flag and/or country means to them and perform on various Janet D. Luthman levels for a chance to par- Janet D. Luth- Joan and Ron Buschur, Celina, sister-in- ticipate in the National man, 78, of Min- law Virginia Heitkamp, Coldwater. finals, held annually at ster, died on Sat- She was preceded in death by two the F.O.E.’s International urday, April 23, brothers Lavern and Florian and an in- Convention – held in 2016 at her home fant sister. Reno, Nevada this year. as a result of of a She was a member of St. Augustine Thirteen competitors house fire. Catholic Church, Minster. She graduat- from towns across North- She was born ed from Coldwater High School in 1956 east Ohio competed in the on October 19, and retired as a teller from Osgood State Zone competition held 1937 in Indiana Bank. She played chair volleyball and April 16, in Defiance. to the late Henry and Thresia (Homan) was in a bridge club and loved to play Locally, Noah Wal- Heitkamp. She married Donald C. Lu- all cards. She enjoyed vacations with her ter of Minster finished thman on June 10, 1961 in St. Anthony, family and loved spending time with her second in the 10-11 age Ohio and he preceded her in death on grandchildren. December 13, 2010. A Mass of Christian Burial will be group with his speech on She is survived by children Janny and held at 10 a.m. Friday, April 29, at St. “Opportunity.” Howard Wears of Lewis Center, OH; Augustine, Rev. Rick Nieberding cele- Sam Ansbach of Wa- Deb Wright of Ft. Loramie; Todd Lu- brant. Burial will follow at St. Augustine pak finished in second thman of Minster and Jill And Richard Cemetery. in the 12-13 age group Hunt of Glenford, OH. Six grandchil- Friends may call from 2 p.m. until 8 and Cricket Wuebker of dren Courtney and James Maloney, Liz p.m., Thursday, April 28 and 9 a.m. until Henry Schmiesing, Deputy Registrar of FOE Erie 1391, Minster finished first in Wears, Josh Androsac, Cassandra An- 9:30 a.m. Friday at Hogenkamp Funeral Noah Walter, son of Tim and Carla Walter, and Cricket the 14-15 age group with drosac, Christian and Logan Hunt, sis- Home in Minster. Condolences may be Wuebker, daughter of Alan and Cindy Wuebker. her speech on “Vietnam ters Verene and Victor Kramer, Osgood, left at hogenkampfh.com. Each year, children Country oratorical con- POW’s and God’s Grace.” from across the United test. Youth ages 10-15 cre- Wuebker will advance to States inspire the masses ate original three-minute the state finals in Nor- Wilma Ann Zumberger through the God, Flag & speeches centered around walk, Ohio on April 30. Wilma A. (Ever- siblings and their spouses: Art and man) Zumberger, Esther Everman, Bill and Loretta Ev- Minster Community Garage Sale 84, of Day Road, erman, Armella and Leo Bruggeman, Versailles, passed Adeline and Albert Knapke, Rich Ever- away of natural man, Clarina and Leo Broerman, Cyril causes Friday af- Everman; and brothers & sisters-in- ternoon, April 22, law: Ralph Reichert, Mary Margaret 2016, at the State (infant) and Joseph and Emma Zum- of the Heart Hos- berger, Rose and Gene Stockstill, Irene pice Care Center (Zumberger) Beatty, Leo, Leonard, in Greenville, Ohio. John and Marlene Zumberger. She was born April 14, 1932, in Ma- Mrs. Zumberger was retired from ria Stein, to the late August and Anna Copeland Corp. in Sidney where she (Miller) Everman. On May 29, 1953, had been employed 20 years. She had at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church also been a dedicated homemaker. in Maria Stein, Wilma married Albert She was a member of Sts. Peter & Paul L. Zumberger who survives. Catholic Church in Newport and St. Also surviving are four children and Ann’s Ladies Sodality. Wilma enjoyed their spouses: Linda and Ivan Brand baking, crocheting, quilting, traveling, of Versailles, Bob and Julia (Eilerman) and especially donating time with the Above: Right to Life venue at the Union Hall brought out many would-be Zumberger of Fort Loramie, Jim and elderly. buyers on Saturday morning. Below: This set-up, complete with tent, had a little bit of everything. Sue (Feltz) Zumberger of Sidney, and Mass of Christian Burial was held Ken and Kay (Prenger) Zumberger of 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, April 27, at Sidney; fourteen grandchildren and Sts. Peter & Paul Church in Newport eleven great-grandchildren; sisters and with Rev. Steven Shoup presiding. brothers-in-law: Mary and Wilma Ev- Interment will follow at the church erman of Maria Stein, Alfreida “Fritz” cemetery. Friends called Tuesday and Reichert of Maria Stein, Terentia Zum- Wednesday at Gehret Funeral Home in berger of Maplewood, Eulalia Zum- Fort Loramie. berger of Anna, Urban Zumberger of Memorials may be made to the char- Willowdell and Doris Jean Zumberger ity of donor’s choice. Private condo- of Sidney. lences may be expressed at www.geh- She was preceded in death by seven retfuneralhome.com. Mary Ann Heitkamp Mary Ann Heitkamp, 90, of Versailles, She was preceded in death by her sis- passed away on Thursday, April 21, 2016 ters Norma Post, Kelly Bruns, and Hilda at 1:04 a.m. at State of the Heart Hos- Hilgefort, a brother Herbert Hilgefort, pice Care Center, Greenville. and in-laws Hugo Post, Bernard Boeck- She was born January 16, 1926, in er, Rita (Albers) Hilgefort, Norbert Ft. Loramie, to the late Fred & Cecelia Heitkamp, Wilbert Bruns, Dennis Ho- News from Osgood (Dirksen) Hilgefort. On June 9, 1948, man, John Dircksen, Gregor and Edna By JUDE GRIESHOP The Osgood American Legion held she married Jerome (Jerry) Heitkamp (Heitkamp) Kahlig, Dorina (Heitkamp) The next monthly recycling drive will their Euchre Tourament on Thursday, who died on October 26, 2011. Rindler, Evelyn (Heitkamp) Kahlig, be held Saturday, May 7. Starting at 9 a.m. April 22. Those who held the hot cards She is survived by nine children: The- Tom Niekamp, Audry Monnin, Edgar until 11 a.m. Items taken are cardboard, were Steve Poeppelman, Margaret Al- resa and Michael Fullenkamp of Ft. Re- Heitkamp, and three infant grandchil- boxes broken down, paper and slick pa- bers, Al Gehret and Barb Winner. covery, Carol and Carl Evers of St. Henry, dren. per. These items should be tied up, placed St. Nicholas Youth Ministry will be Barb and Bruce Batty of Tipp City, Diana She was a member of Holy Family and David Hartke of Coldwater, Linda Catholic Church, Frenchtown. She was in paper bags or in cardboard boxes. Can- selling long-stemmed red roses after the and Dale Fleck of New Bremen, Leo guided by her faith, and enjoyed spend- cellations are aired on WCSM 96.7FM or Masses on Saturday, May 7, and Sunday, and Kathy Heitkamp, Rick and Margie ing time with her family. their website. You can always call Jude for May 8. Donation is $2 per rose. Proceeds Heitkamp, Gary and Denise Heitkamp, Mass of Christian Burial was held any questions or concerns. go to the Darke County Right to Life. and Jerry Heitkamp all of Versailles, 31 10:30 a.m. Tuesday April 26, at St. Lou- grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren; is Catholic Church, 15 East Star Road, sisters Verona Boecker of Minster, Rose- North Star, with Rev. Fr. Ron Haft cel- mary Heitkamp of McCartyville, Louise ebrant. Burial followed in Holy Family 2017 GROUP Homan of Maria Stein, and brothers and Church Cemetery, Frenchtown, Ohio. sister-in-law Robert Hilgefort of Sidney, Family received friends from 2 p.m. to Louis and Phyllis Hilgefort of Ft. Lora- 8 p.m. on Monday April 25, at Bailey TOUR SCHEDULE mie; in-laws, Anna Marie Dircksen of Zechar Funeral Home, Versaillesand Minster, Luella Rindler of McCartyville, 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday at the DEC 30 – JAN 4, 2017 CALIFORNIA NEW YEARS EVE GETAWAY & Marietta Monnin of McCartyville, Oth- church. TOURNAMENT OF ROSES PARADE mar and Pat Heitkamp of Maria Stein, Memorials may be made to State of Melvin Rindler of Celina, George Kah- the Heart Hospice. Condolences for the FEB 21 – MAR 10, 2017 SOUTH AMERICA CRUISE lig of Coldwater and Rosie Heitkamp of family may be sent to www.zecharbailey. 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From Out of Our Past World War I casualties reported By GARY OLDIGES chine Co. being a caster Fred Homan property on Minster Historical Society who has worked as such North Frankfort street. for many years. Ben Weg- The basement has been Note: This column is horst in turn has rented excavated and prepara- created from the archives the house along the ca- tions are being made to of the Minster Community nal belonging to Charles pour the concrete. Post by Minster Historical Herkenhoff. 50 years ago Society volunteers for your In Ft. Loramie Mr. The Ft. Loramie Police enjoyment. Larry Prenger and Mrs. Henry Schlater Department will be pur- edits and translates the 100 celebrated their golden chasing a radar system Years Ago. wedding anniversary on in the near future. Carl Monday. The celebration Wuebbenhorst, Loramie’s 100 years ago consisted of a mass at St. patrolman, explained that Just now Mrs. Fred Michael’s Church in the the unit should be oper- Windisch of Sidney re- morning and a dinner for ated by one man. ceived the news that her relatives and neighbors in The Eagles of Minster, brother Fritz Knorr of the evening. Aerie #1391, will be cele- Lubeck had been killed 75 years ago brating their 60th anniver- in the fighting at Verdun. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph sary on Sunday, May 15. Another brother had been Stueve are the parents of a Joe Boecker, Minster’s killed in December at Bir- daughter born Friday. She FFA president placed fifth shote. Both had received was baptized Rose Ann. in the Farm Mechanics the Iron Cross as well Miss Loretta Dwenger and Electrician Test giv- as other awards and be- and Louis Stueve were en at Wapakoneta High longed to the officer rank. sponsors. School. A still surviving brother Carl Schmieder pur- The Minster Jaycees has been wounded three conducted a house to times, and is now back at chased a lot immediately west of the residence of house survey two weeks the front. He is a gunner ago. Over 400 survey in the artillery. his parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Schmieder, on East forms were filled out and Frank J. Thieman will returned. The forms are Fifth street, and expects have the pleasure of en- now in the hands of the This 1804 map of Ohio clearly confirms that Northwest Ohio belonged to the joying the charm of sum- to have a residence built village council. Indians, except for a few U.S. military forts, when Ohio became a State in 1803. mer in full measure after there this summer. Mr. Gerwels has been This 1804 map will be on exhibit at the Mercer County Historical Museum on Sunday afternoon, May 8. having bought an Oakland Mr. and Mrs Richard granted a full scholar- Touring car for pleasure Boeckman are the happy ship to Purdue Univer- cruises. Let us hope that parents of seven and a half- sity where he will gain his Our Old Book Case we will have a nice warm pound son born April 15. Masters Degree. summer and good roads The new arrival received Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur so that he can make good the name of James Henry. Ortman of Dayton spent 1804 Ohio map disputable use of the car. The father, unperturbed Sunday visiting with Celie By JOYCE ALIG the 1830s, Ohio and Michigan (which On Sunday Mr. Joseph by this usually disturbing Kemper and Fannie Knos- President, Mercer County Historical Society became a State in 1837) disagreed Huelsman of Cassella vis- event in the life of a young tman. about the state line between Ohio and ited Peter Boehmer and The old Maps of Mercer County and Michigan, as marked on this 1804 map. family. During his stay Mr. man, is carrying on his usual duties at the Big H. Current news Northwest Ohio provide a history for (That is a conflict reference for another Huelsman asked to rent The new exhibit “The United States and Ohio History Stu- filling station. local history day.) the Ben Weghorst home- Vietnam Era & the 1960s” dents and Teachers. When viewing the In respect for Ohio’s Bicentennial stead and intends to move Operations have been opens at the end of May. old maps, a person has to watch for valid started on a new residence Celebration, 1803-2003, I edited the into it on Thursday of next Come and enjoy. information, as well as invalid informa- book about the history of maps of the which Vernon Behm is week. Mr. Huelsman has a Museum hours are- tion. land which became Mercer County, job in the foundry depart- having built on the lot Sunday 1-3 and Tuesday The January 1804 Map of the State Ohio, “History of the Land between the ment of the Minster Ma- located just south of the 10-2. of Ohio, by Rufus Putnam, Surveyor Saint Marys & Wabash River Valleys, il- General of the United States, suggests lustrated by early maps, 1755 – 2000.” that the land on the 1804 map belonged The rare, old maps are works of art, as Fort Loramie Legion Auxiliary meets to the State of Ohio. Look closely at the The Fort Loramieapproximately $1,400 on ing. The main topic of the well as being educational for histori- northwest corner of this map and you American Legion Auxil- the raffle for the airfare meeting was the “green cal research. One unique 1834 map of will see the site of Fort Wayne, identi- iary Post 355 meeting was and two cash prizes, how- reports” that are due by Ohio predates the establishment of Aug- fied as within the boundary line of Ohio laize County in 1848; this map of Ohio held April 11. The meet- ever, the treasurer report- April 15. at the confluence of the St. Marys and ing was called to order by ed we actually had a profit Hilda reported on the identifies other counties in Ohio as of “Miami River.” As you readers know, 1834. Auglaize County historians may President Hilda Siegel. of $1,650. Hilda thanked Buckeye Girls’ State for Fort Wayne is located in Indiana. The be interested in this 1834 map of Ohio, Chaplain Norma Toller Sandy Barhorst and Sue 2016 which will be held at river between Fort Wayne and Lake which reflects the previous county lines the University of Mount opened the meeting with Puthoff for the hard work Erie is the Maumee River and not the before Auglaize County was formed in prayer. A moment of si- they put into this project Union with 700 girls be- Miami River as stated on this map. The 1848. lence was held for our de- to make it such a great ing able to attend for the map indicates that the “Head of the Wa- On the second Sunday of May, ceased members. success. 70th year. The following bash River,” is located at Fort Wayne. May 8, 1–4 p.m., at the Mercer County The Pledge of Alle- Sandy Barhorst asked if girls will be attending on Fort Recovery residents know that the Historical Museum, 130 East Market, giance was recited. The the Auxiliary was in need June 12 through June 18. source of the Wabash River is identified Celina, the Mercer County Historical National Anthem was of any more material for They are Kaitlyn Luebke, with a plaque at the intersection of St. Society is hosting an exhibit of old maps sung. The minutes of the ditty bags. Eileen Barhorst daughter of Dale and Rt. 49 and the Mercer-Darke County of early Indian settlements, former trad- previous meeting and reported that at present Nancy Luebke, delegate; Line. The 1790s forts, Fort Recovery ing posts, military trails of the 1790s and correspondence was read our supply is still good. Hunter Barga, daughter of and Fort Adams, which became a part 1812-14, and the establishment of Mer- and approved. Dorothy Quinlin re- MIchele A. Barga; Madi- of Mercer County in 1820, are identi- cer County in 1820, followed by maps Jan Stockman gave the ported on the Spring son Fortman, daughter fied on this 1804 map. of Mercer County villages in the 1930s treasurer’s report. The last Conference which was of James and Karen Fort- The important role in history of and 1940s. The plat maps from the 1888 minutes reported that the held in Minster. Norma man; and Emma Metz, this 1804 map is that Northwest Ohio and 1900 Mercer County atlases will be Auxiliary made a profit of Siegel attended this meet- daughter of Louis and is marked as belonging to the Native part of this exhibit. I recently purchased Tina Mertz of Houston. American Nations, and marked as “Indi- a book about Ohio Indian Trails, which Sue Puthoff suggested an Lands.” On February 26, 1815, James will also be on exhibit at the museum. The Community Post that we put a notice in Monroe, then president of the United Copies of the book “Mercer County Your hometown newspaper since 1896 the men’s newsletter that States of America, announced that by Ohio, History of Maps, beginning in 326 North Main St., #200 * P.O. Box 155 items for the veterans can an Act of Congress, Anthony Shane was 1755” will be available for purchase at Minster, OH 45865 be brought in to the Post granted a Tract of land on the River St. the Sunday, May 8 exhibit at the Mercer Open Monday - Friday 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. any time, year round. Marys, of three hundred and twenty County Historical Museum. These his- 419.628.2369 * FAX 419.628.4712 It was also brought acres (which would be located near the torical maps of land which became Mer- [email protected] up that Nathan Hausfeld south edge of Rockford today). Most of cer County, Ohio will be an educational is working on a project the land in Northwest Ohio continued experience not only for those interested Deborah A. Zwez, Publisher to earn his Eagle badge to belong to Native American Nations, in local history, but also for students, Carol Kohn, Ad Manager for the Boy Scouts. He’s until the 1817 Treaties “at the foot of teachers and university scholars in Mid- Bob Blindauer, Reporter planning on a Veterans’ the rapids” (near Maumee) and the western Ohio. Brian Smith, Reporter Memorial to be out in 1818 Treaties with the Native American The Mercer County Historical Society the park. There are forms Nations at Saint Marys, Ohio. Today’s President Joyce Alig may be contacted at The weekly deadline for all advertising is in the American Legion Map of Mercer County, Ohio marks the 3054 Burk-St. Henry Road, Saint Henry, Monday at noon. Post to get more informa- properties, locally known as “Indian Re- OH 45883, or [email protected] or serves,” related to those treaties. During (419) 678-2614. Publisher reserves the right to reject, edit or tion about this project. cancel any advertising at any time. Publisher’s liability to error is limited to the amount paid for advertising. SpringFest Plant Sale April 30 The SpringFest Plant Sale 2016 is set for Saturday, Published weekly on Thursdays by Horizon 1500 WARNOCK 1500 workingworking workingworking April 30 from 9 a.m. to noon at the old firehouse in Up- Ohio Publications, Inc. HeightHeight HeightHeight town Versailles. Perennials, annuals, hanging baskets ISSN 8750-1066 and surprises will all be available. SpringFest is spon- Subscriptions in Auglaize, Shelby, Mercer and PAINTING sored by Versailles Garden Club. Darke Counties are $26 per year. 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Regular Board of Education meeting follows: — Approved the Athletic Train- held on April 18, 2016. SCIENCE OLYMPIAD ing Services Agreement with Wilson — The Board approved minutes The Science Olympiad team com- Health Sports Medicine. Note: This of the Regular Business Meeting peted at the state tournament on is a renewal of the current agreement held March 21, 2016. The monthly April 8th, below are some highlights with Wilson Health for Athletic financial report indicated March from their performance against the Training Services. General Fund receipts of $810,503 39 other teams from across the state. — Accepted the resignation of and expenditures of $624,697. The — Hydrogeology - 8th place - Erin Turner as Girls Assistant Basket- Tom Ballas and Collin Luthman; Kathleen Scarbrough of the UVMC Foundation, right, anticipated carry-over balance for the ball Coach effective at the end of the discusses Operation Street Smart program plans with end of the 2015-2016 fiscal year is Protein Modeling - 10th place - Nick 2015/2016 school year. Ivy Thoman, left, UVMC clinical nurse specialist with $6,268,126. Ruhenkamp, Tom Ballas, and Joe — Approved Jessica Iddings for the Emergency Department, and Heidi Harmer, nurse — The March lunchroom report Ballas; Electric Vehicle - 12th place - early graduation. manager, Emergency Department, center. showed a profit of $5,168.45 The -av Nate Hausfeld and Jay Kacin; Anato- — Approved May 13, 2016 as erage number of lunches served per my & Physiology – 15th place - Tom the Senior Class last day for the day was 510. Ballas and Luke Stager; Write It Do 2015/2016 school year at the dis- Street Smart program — In the Elementary Principal’s It – 15th place - Rachel Schmitmeyer cretion of the high school principal. The Operation Street Smart Drug Education Pro- report, Scott Rodeheffer reported as and Noel Mescher Note: Graduation rehearsal will be gram offering insight into today’s drug trends and follows: — The Superintendent’s report held on May 16th. youth is coming May 12 to Miami County. 1. State lunch review will be on included information on the follow- — Accepted Bear Quatman, Kin- The day-long educational opportunity sponsored by the UVMC Foundation will feature the program April 26th at the elementary school. ing: dergarten, as a tuition student for the created by the Franklin County (Ohio) Sheriff’s Of- 2. CCD/CEP will be part of the – Shared thank you note from 2016/2017 school year and accepted fice. It provides up-to-date information on drug trends, specials switches next year. We will Robert C. Hoying Family. Craig & Amy Eilerman as tuition stu- – Discussed agreement with the terminology, paraphernalia, concealment techniques, gain about 4.5 days of instructional dents for the 2016/2017 school year. and physiological effects. time due to the change. American Red Cross to continue to — Approved the FFA State Con- be a Mass Care Shelter for Shelby The free program is designed to educate parents, 3. Fifth grade will be going to vention at the Ohio Expo Center health care workers, educators, DARE/school re- Greenfield Village on May 6. County residents in time of disaster. from May 5-6, 2016. — Discussed Graduation to be source officers, law enforcement, social workers and 4. Sixth grade will be going to — Approved a Special Board anyone who deals with youth on a daily basis. Camp Willson on May 12th and held on May 29, 2016 at 1 p.m. Meeting for April 26, 2016 at 6:30 — Accepted the following dona- Operation Street Smart is a collaborative effort be- 13th. p.m. in the Media Center. The next tween DARE and the Franklin County Special Investi- tions: Brokers Real Estate HS Prin- regular board meeting is scheduled In the Junior/Senior High School re- cipal’s Fund $ 100; GYM Committee gations Unit, the sheriff’s office undercover narcotics for Monday, May 16, 2016 at 7 p.m. branch. Buckeye Girls State The program will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at The Crystal Room, 845 W. Market St., Troy. Registration will begin at 8:30 a.m. A continental breakfast will be provided. Seating will be limited. To register, or for questions about continuing education hours, contact Debbie Miller at (937) 440-4615 or dmmiller@premier- health.com.

Auglaize Co. high speed chase with arrest Auglaize County Sheriff Al Solomon released details surrounding the arrest of a Mercer County man after a vehicle pursuit involving numerous agencies in Auglaize and Shelby County on Monday. At approximately 1:05 p.m. on Monday, April 25 Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office was alerted by -Mer cer County Sheriff’s Office that a wanted subject was traveling through Auglaize County. The person was Kaitlyn Luebke – delegate Hunter Barga – delegate wanted for fleeing and eluding in Mercer County. A vehicle description was given and the vehicle was spotted traveling east on U.S. 33 by The Auglaize/ Mercer Grand Lake Drug Task Force units who were watching for the vehicle. Two Auglaize County Dep- uties on routine patrol attempted to stop the vehicle and a pursuit ensued traveling into numerous areas of southern Auglaize and northern Shelby County including Botkins, New Knoxville and New Bremen. At times the pursuit reached speeds of well over 80 miles an hour. Several attempts were made to use stop sticks that were unsuccessful until the vehicle was in the area of Southland Rd. east of C.R. 66A. A New Bremen Police unit was able to deploy the stop strips successfully. The vehicle continued to flee even though there was one flat tire. The chase continued onto S.R. 29 approaching the city of St. Marys. A St. Marys Police unit was then able to initiate a maneuver that caused the vehicle to go off of the roadway and overturn. The suspect fled the vehicle and went into a creek where he was ap- prehended. Maddison Fortman – alternate delegate Emma Mertz – alternate delegate Arrested for fleeing and eluding was 41 year old Bobby L. Mowery of Mercer County. Mowery was the sole occupant in the vehicle. He is currently being held in the Auglaize County Jail on local charges and Loramie Auxiliary chooses also the Mercer County warrant. “There were a lot of Law Enforcement agencies involved and all worked together to get this man stopped. Mowery obviously was desperate to get Buckeye State delegates away and he didn’t,” Solomon said. Fort Loramie American Legion 70th year of the program anticipates The two alternate delegates are: Agencies assisting included the Auglaize/Mercer Auxiliary 355 has raaised money to 700 girls being able to attend. Maddison Fortman, daughter of County Drug Task Force, the Auglaize, Mercer and send the following girls to Buckeye Ft. Loramie’s delegates are Kait- James and Karen Fortman of Min- Shelby County Sheriff’s Office, Wapakoneta Police, Girls’ State as delegates and alter- lyn Luebke, daughter of Dale and ster, from Ft. Loramie H.S; and St. Marys Police, Botkins Police, New Knoxville Po- nates on June 12 to June 18. Once Nancy Luebke, from Ft. Loramie Emma Mertz, daughter of Louis and lice, New Bremen Police and the Ohio State Highway there they will be involved in the High School; and Hunter Barga, Tina Mertz of Houston, from Hous- Patrol. mock government program at the daughter of Michele Barga, and Ft. ton, H.S. The investigation is ongoing. University of Mount Union. The Loramie H.S.

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Dr. Darby Wehrley has a new office at 405 Myers Road, Celina. Agility Foot & Ankle Specialty Center LLC has joined the Celina Mercer Co. Chamber of Commerce. With offices in New Bremen and Portland, for more information, visit www.agility- foot.com or call them at (567) 890-3668. L to R: Staffers Penny Ingle, Lindsey Klein- henz, Chamber Trustee Twyla Hayes, Dr. Wehrley, Chamber Director Pam Buschur.

Mercer Genealogy solves the mystery of Carrie on May 1 Sunday, May 1, at 2 Hear Carrie’s story and tion. She is past president p.m. the Mercer County learn how online research and trustee of the Ohio Chapter of the Ohio Ge- solved the mystery in this Genealogical Society and nealogy Society will meet case study. the former chair of the at the Richardson Bretz The speaker will be First Families of Ohio Building in Celina. Karen Miller Bennet of Lineage Society. Who was Carrie, the Celina. She is a Board Ms. Bennet will share woman who was not Certified Genealogist and her research in this inter- Courtesy of the Cincinnati Reds mentioned in the church the Register of the Lima esting story. The meetings Celina High School baseball team seniors Kevin McGohan and Justin Keeling wav- ing at their introduction on the field at Great American Ball Park April 24. Keeling records but is buried in Chapter of the Daughters are free and the public is threw out the first pitch and McGohan caught the pitch. the church cemetery? of the American Revolu- welcome. BEC non-credit Design an Ad efforts reward classes for May Marion Local 5th graders Celina – Did you know that the Business Enterprise Center (BEC) offers free business consultation services to new and existing businesses throughout our area due to a number of local banks, economic development agencies, community foundations and counties donations which help offset costs? Noncredit class offerings in May at WSU-Lake Campus are: •EXCEL FOR BUSINESS – Microsoft Excel is widely recognized as the best spreadsheet software application for businesses. In this series of classes, you will learn how to create a spreadsheet, input necessary data, create charges and reports, and learn how to use Excel formulas in basic to complex computations. Join Carla Hirschfeld as she delves into the world of references, charts, and functions. Certificates of completion will be printed for all participants completing the total 12-hour workshop (both sessions). Dates: Basic/Intermediate: May 16 & 18, 2016; Time: 5 to 8 p.m.; {6 hrs.}; Room 192 Dwyer Hall. Intermediate/Advanced: May 23 & 25, 2016; Time 5 to 8 p.m.; {6 hrs.} Room 192 Dwyer Hall. Cost: $65 p/person for each set of workshops or $125/person for all four classes. •THE ART OF BEER APPRECIATION: Three-Part Series – Beer appreciation is a series of three classes created for anyone wanting to learn more about craft beer. Master home brewer, Joe Cavanaugh, and Moeller Brew Barn owner, Nick Moeller, will provide a strong introduction to appreciating various beer types. Designed for Staff photos/ Carol Kohn people who are interested in learning more about beer Mrs. Bruns 5th grade art class recently participated in the Design an Ad program for which they were rewarded including craft beer. You will have an opportunity to with a check for their ad designs which were then purchased by the businesses for which they had designed tour a modern craft brewery and learn from their brew them. master. Attend and gain knowledge about your favorite Above, Marion Local Elementary Principal Nick Wilk er stands with some for the 5th graders and teacher Mrs. beverage. Each participant must be 21 years of age. Kim Bruns. Below, shows the class working hard on their art creations. •BEER 1A: How is Beer Made? Class Date: May 14, 2016; 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. {1.5 hours}; Moeller Brew Barn. Cost: $25 (includes tastings) •BEER 1B: How is Beer Classified? Class Date: Au- gust 13, 2016; 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. {1.5 hours}; Moeller Brew Barn. Cost: $25 (includes tastings) •BEER 1C: Distinguishing Beer Styles? Class Date: October 15, 2016; 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. {1.5 hours}; Moeller Brew Barn. Cost: $25 (includes tastings) *Special Pricing: Attend all three classes for $70 **WSU Discount! Show your Wright1 Card and pay only $20 per class or $55 to attend all three. Moeller Brew Barn: 8016 Marion Drive, Maria Stein. To register for any classes or to get information about the BEC programs, call the Wright State University-Lake Campus Business Enterprise Center at (419) 586-0355 or by emailing [email protected].

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Air & Space Museum SecurCom joins Mercer Co. Chamber of Commerce named Institution of Year The Armstrong Air & side of the museum,” said Space Museum was named Chris Burton, the muse- the Institution of the Year um executive director. by the Ohio Museums Ohio Museums As- Association at its annual sociation board president awards dinner recently. William Robinson said Among reasons cited “when an organization ex- for the award were growth periences growth in a sin- in 2015 of attendance and gle metric, it’s exciting,” as outreach programs, staff he announced the awards. increases and several im- “But even more impressive provements in the facility is growth on multiple levels and its exhibits. in the span of a single year.” “This is a tremendous Of the figures tracked honor for our museum. monthly — attendance, Pictured with Chamber Director Pam Buschur is SecurCom President Bill Bergman. We know that last year was admissions sales, retail On a windy spring afternoon, SecurCom, Inc. joined the Celina Mercer Co. Chamber of Commerce. Established great by a variety of mea- sales, and retail sales per in Minster in 1998, SecurCom, Inc. is a locally owned and operated low voltage systems provider serving the sures and that we worked person — the museum healthcare, educational, government, industrial and commercial markets. SecurCom specializes in fire alarm hard, but it’s fantastic to set 30 monthly records in systems, security systems, access control systems and video surveillance systems. For more information, have validation from out- 2015. visit www.securcom.com, call (419) 628-1049 or email [email protected].

The Ohio Museums Association’s Institution of the Year sit in the foreground at the Armstrong Air & Space Museum in Wapakoneta. The museum is set new monthly attendance records in 2015.

Dr. Keith Snow Pain Management Specialist Page 8A The Community Post Thursday, April 28, 2016 Dahlinghaus-Wuebker Right to Life T-Shirt Sales

Staff Photos/Bob Blindauer Above right: Brynn Oldiges, Grace Schmiesing and Kyra Oldiges sport their “For Life” t-shirts at Minster H.S. Friday, April 22.

Photo provided Mr. and Mrs. Chris Dahlinghaus, Minster, are pleased to announce the en- gagement of their daughter, Kelly Dahlinghaus, to Ross Wuebker, son of Fred and Anita Wuebker. Kelly is a 2009 graduate of Minster High School and 2013 graduate from Sinclair Community College. She is currently employed as a Physical Therapist Assistant for Community Sports and Thera- py. Ross is a 2010 graduate of Minster High School and 2014 graduate from The University of Toledo. He is employed as a Civil Engineer for the Auglaize County Engineer’s Department. The wedding is planned for May 14, 2016 at Gabi Pelletier, Verena Francis, Carter Prenger and Cole Elliiott wearin’ o’ the green St. Augustine Catholic Church. “For Life” Shirts at Minster Elementary Friday, April 22.

Staff photo/Bob Blindauer Fort Loramie Design-An-Ad Members of the Fort Loramie High School art class — Joe Frey, Jen- na Rosengarten, Andrea Meyer, Ms. Emma Culp, Carlie Bergman, Lauren Birkmeyer, Emily Barhorst and Rebeccah DeLoye – pose with a check they helped earn with their Design-an-Ad advertisements. The Community Post had area art students create ads for businesses. Area businesses purchased the ads, which appeared in the Community Post two weeks ago, with $10 for each ad going back to area art programs.

Magotos named Poultry DISCOVER the DIFFERENCE of Days parade marshals Tom and Shila (Dapore) Magoto are pleased and MEDICAL WEIGHT LOSS honored to be selected as Parade Marshals for the 2016 Poultry Days parade. The parade begins at 11 am on Sat- urday, June 11, as part of the three-day festival held June 10-12. Tom and Shila were both born and raised in Versailles. They were high school sweethearts, graduating from Versailles High School and then Miami University — Tom with a B.A. in Psychology and Shila with a B.S. in Elementary Education. They married in 1972, the same Weight Management Center year that Tom began his 42-year career with State Farm Insurance, starting his agency in Versailles. Tom ran a successful agency and qualified for industry awards and 830 W. Main St. travel excursions with State Farm. He was also past presi- Coldwater, Ohio 45828 dent of the Miami Valley Association of Life Underwrit- ers. Through State Farm he started the Versailles Bike Rodeo promoting bike safety and providing hundreds of bike helmets. Tom coached summer Girls’ Softball for 14 years and then T-Ball and Little League for more Mercer Health’s Weight than 10 years. He served many years on the Poultry Management Center offers Day’s board and was chairman in 1991. Involved with Joining Dr. James Reichert surgical weight loss, medical many church and community organizations including managed weight loss and St. Denis Knights of Columbus as Fraternal Chairman is Lindsey Moeller, CNP. for ten years, past president of the Heritage Park Board, lifestyle enhancement options by Tom currently serves on the Ruth and Emerson Booher licensed medical providers. Advised Fund Board. He helped sponsor the Commu- Mercer Health’s specialized nity Service program that gave Bibles to newlyweds and Weight Management Center team: Birth Plates for newborns. He has also belonged to the Versailles Chamber of Commerce, Versailles Lions Club, · Has increased availability and surgical support Versailles Eagles, Versailles Area Historical Society, Ver- sailles Music and Athletic Boosters and Versailles and · Offers medically managed weight loss including Miami Alumni Clubs, to name a few. Shila taught in the surgical and non-surgical interventions Greenville and Russia school districts before concen- · Can prescribe weight loss medications trating on raising the family and then becoming office manager for Tom in the insurance agency. She was a Girl · Offers appointments specialized to discuss Scout leader for 15 years, leading two troops at a time your personal weight loss needs for several years. She served on the Downtown Restora- tion Committee and was one of the founding members · Works with a multi-disciplinary team to of the Versailles Handcrafters and a member of Coterie address all your personal health goals Club. She currently participates in the mat-making for the homeless ministry with the ladies at Trinity Lutheran Before After Church. Tom and Shila are the proud parents of five children: Wendolyn and Kevin Groff, Mocksville, NC, Amanda and Brian Egan, Los Angeles, CA, Kimberly and Josh Brooks, Versailles, John and Denise Magoto, Denver, CO and Brian Magoto, Charleston, SC. They are blessed with nine grand- Begin Your Weight Loss Journey Today! children: Logan, Makenna, Xaiden and Kiahna Groff, Gra- ham Egan and Adia, Kierce, Nigel and Xavier Brooks. 419-678-THIN (8446) www.mercer-health.com The Community Post Serving Our Communities Since 1896 B Thursday, April 28, 2016 Seniors Roll out the barrel at Heritage Center By BOB BLINDAUER Volunteers were presented with a Staff Writer gift certificate to the Cottage Café following lunch. MINSTER — Wednesday, April 6, Heritage showed pride in their vol- Heritage Center for Rehabilitation & unteer program, sending out over 85 Specialty Care had one heckuva party invitations, recognizing its volunteers with the polka and all things Polish as are an important part in the lives of the featured attraction. By all accounts the residents who live there. Provid- the accordion ruled. ing religious services, entertainment, Live polka music, provided by the assisting with crafts or games, read- Chardon Polka band, and traditional ing to residents and just providing a Polish cuisine catered by JJ’s Tavern friendly visit is what these people are were on the menu for that one. all about. On Tuesday, April 19, Heritage Volunteering is often as beneficial Center then celebrated Volunteer for those providing services as it is for Week with a lovely luncheon. Lunch those who receiving. Photos provided was prepared by the dietary staff of As Heritage Center salutes their vol- On April 6, Heritage Center residents were treated to all things Polish, including Heritage Center and began with a the polka, with a performance by The Chardon Polka band, reported to be a young unteers and thanks them for all they hip band, but they were super traditional and the seniors loved them! Traditional spring salad with homemade dressing, do, they ask if you are interested in be Polish cuisine was catered by JJ’s Tavern. a bistro smoked turkey club and ended coming a volunteer there, please con- with a cherry cheesecake. tact Ann Miller at (419) 628-2396.

Bertke Honored Recently the Maria Stein Shrine of the Holy Relics recognized Omer Bertke for his many years of service to the Shrine. Beginning in 1996 Omer began providing lawn care for the Shrine’s thirty acres of peace-filled rural grounds. Earlier this spring he announced his retirement. Don Rosenbeck, Shrine administrator, presents Bertke with a plaque recognizing his service. Bill Wolters – second from left – and Denny Mescher – far right – are On April 19, Heritage Center residents and staff recognized their volunteers with a Shrine maintenance men. luncheon provided by their own dietary staff. The volunteers were also presented with a gift certificate to the Cottage Cafe. Briarwood cuts ribbon COLDWATER – Briarwood Village hosted an open house celebration cutting the ribbon of the new assisted and independent living addition on Tuesday. “We are so pleased to be able to further enhance our services to the community through the addition of these Assisted and Independent Living apartments for the seniors of Mercer County,” said Shanna Barns, Executive Director of Briarwood Village. Coldwater area leaders and community members attended seeing first-handedly the growth of Briarwood. Pam Buschur, Executive Director of the Celina-Mercer Chamber; Angie Lefeld, Vice President of the Coldwater Area Chamber; Don Desch, former HCF Board of Direc- tor; Kristen Bertke, Administrator-in-Training for the As- sisted and Independent Living Addition; and Barns cut the ribbon to open the new addition. Since opening the new Briarwood Village in 2008, this marks the second expansion within the Assisted and When recovering from an injury, hip or knee replacement, trauma or surgery, the goal of Independent Living addition at Briarwood. With twelve our Orthopedic Program is to restore you to the highest possible level of physical function, new apartments, Briarwood increases the Assisted and Independent Living division to 72 total apartments. focusing on the skills and mobility you need to return to the daily activities you cherish. For more information about Briarwood Village or to schedule a tour, please contact Janel Schulte, Community At Heritage Center, we know that comprehensive Marketing Coordinator at (419) 678-2311. We are proud to provide the community with an rehabilitation is best achieved through an outstanding continuum of subacute and long term interdisciplinary approach. Summoning a team nursing care. Our specialized services include: of the fi nest doctors, nurses and therapists to address your specifi c physical, emotional and • Individualized Programs personal needs, our holistic approach to care • Comprehensive Rehabilitation Techniques ensures that you recover as quickly as possible – • Nutritional Counseling with the confi dence and skills necessary to • Weight and Diabetes Management maintain your independence. • Physical Activity Counseling

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24 N. Hamilton Street, Minster, OH 45865 • 419-628-2396 • HeritageCenterRehab.com Page 2B The Community Post Thursday, April 28, 2016 Seniors Community Sports and Therapy Center offers lymphedema services Community Sports and chronic venous insufficiency. Therapy Center is pleased to Initial symptoms of lym- Symptoms of Lym- announce that one of their phedema include tightness or phedema include swelling in physical therapists, Melanie heaviness in the affected area as the arms, legs and other body Sowers, DPT, has recently com- well as swelling characterized parts; recurrent infections; a pleted her extensive training to by “pitting’ which is recogniz- feeling of heaviness, and some- times pain and/or tightness; able when skin is depressed for become a Certified Lymphede- and leaking of lymph fluid. The ma Therapist (CLT). Melanie a few seconds and the indenta- amount of swelling may fluctu- completed her training in the tion does not immediately dis- ate at different times. four components of Complete appear. Causes of Lymphedema: Decongestive Therapy through Since there is no cure for Lymphedema occurs when the Norton School of Lym- lymphedema, the goal of treat- the lymph system is damaged phatic Therapy. ment is to reduce the swelling or blocked. Fluid builds up in The Community Sports and and maintain the reduction. soft body tissues and causes Therapy Center has provided For a majority of patients, this swelling. Lymphedema usu- specialty services for Lym- can be achieved by the skill- ally affects an arm or leg, but phedema treatment for over ten ful application of Complete it can also affect other parts of years. Melanie has eight years Decongestive Therapy (CDT) the body, and is often a perma- of experience treating patients which is safe, reliable and non- nent condition that can cause with Lymphedema. Melanie invasive. This includes Manual long-term physical, psycho- recently underwent further ad- Lymph Drainage (MLD), a logical, and social problems for vanced training and completed gentle manual lymphatic ther- patients if not treated or managed. the extensive coursework re- apy technique, to activate the Treatments: Manual Lym- quired to become a Certified lymphatic system, and move phatic Drainage – A gentle Lymphedema Therapist. With the lymph fluid out of the af- massage technique utilized to this advanced training and cer- fection region and reduce the stimulate the lymphatic vessels tification Melanie will continue swelling. This is performed in and channel the excess lymph to provide the most current and Melanie Sowers DPT, CLT conjunction with compression fluid towards healthy lymph up-to-date treatment for her bandages to the affected areas. nodes. patients with lymphedema. fluid in the affected area due to either primary or secondary. Treatments are individu- Compression Bandaging “Treatment techniques for lymph vessels being unable to Primary lymphedema is caused alized per patient needs and – Short stretch compression transport lymph fluid (or waste by malformations of the lym- any condition change over the performed three to five days a bandages are used to wrap products) back into circula- phatic system, most commonly years and as our caseload of week, depending on the sever- the affected limb to prevent lymphedema patients contin- tion, causing it to accumulate, in women. Symptoms may be re-accumulation of lymph resulting in chronic swelling. present at birth or may develop ity. Once swelling is reduced fluid. Once the size of the af- ues to grow we wanted to make the patient is fitted with a grad- sure we were able to provide If left untreated it may result later, often during puberty or fected body part has stabilized, uated compression garment, our patients with the most up- in hardening skin tissue. Lym- pregnancy and without obvi- compression garments are ac- to-date treatment techniques phedema is a long-term condi- ous cause. Primary lymphede- educated on ongoing self-care quired. available,” stated Melanie. tion that requires a change in ma is most common in the legs, and performing self-manual Therapeutic Exercise – lifestyle in certain ways to cope but may also occur in the arms lymph drainage and therapeu- Gentle exercise is utilized to What exactly is lymphede- improve lymphatic flow and ma? Lymphedema is a swelling with it. or torso. Secondary lymphede- tic exercises. Research shows that al- ma is much more common and “It is very rewarding to see improve the client’s functional of a body part usually occur- mobility of the affected limb. ring in the one arm or leg, but though Lymphedema afflicts is the result of surgery or is a the improvement in patient’s approximately 1% of the U.S. side effect of radiation therapy Patient/Family Education it may be present in both arms conditions as we work with – Patients and/or families are population (nearly 3 million for cancer. It occurs most com- or both legs. It can also occur them,” Melanie stated. “We instructed in self bandaging in the hands or feet, or even Americans), there is a shortage monly in the arms, but may also spend a lengthy amount of time and self massage techniques. in the chest, back, face, neck, of lymphedema information, develop in the legs. Second- with our patients and really get They are also educated on ap- abdomen, or genitals. It is the and the problems it creates are ary forms may also occur after to know them on a personal propriate skin and nail care. result of abnormal accumu- poorly understood. traumatic injury, infection of level while we treat them. It is a Any question, call (419) lation of protein-rich edema Lymphedema is classified as the lymphatic system, or severe very gratifying experience.” 678-5125.

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Don’t hesi- Boredom. ible schedule and enjoy driving you perhaps took it merely as a tate if you are contemplating this gorgeous trip. Call “You can get so obsessed around your community. Op- friendly thing to say, they may (419) 394-8252 and ask for Kay or Evelyn. with your nest egg, invest- portunities abound. have been sincere. Staying with ments, Social Security, financial • Save money by volunteer- friends or family is a great way products and the like that you ing. Charity work can save to cut travel costs and receive may forget the big picture and you money by occupying your expert advice on local destina- fail to understand all of your mind, which staves off boredom tions. State of the Heart options,” says Joshua Mellberg, and the temptation to spend “Remember, retirement is founder of J.D. Mellberg Finan- cash, much the same way that supposed to be fun,” Mellberg cial (www.jdmellberg.com). having a job does. If you don’t says. “Following your heart’s adult grief support “Worrying about money need to earn more money, you desire can actually save you Those who have lost comfort learning that they can prevent you from spending may gain fulfillment working money.” a loved one often find it are not the only ones ex- time on things you really en- for a cause that’s dear to your difficult to continue the periencing grief and feel- joy during retirement. But you heart. Being active at an animal day to day routine that ings of loss,” Carpe said. don’t have to just sit at home to rescue, for example, also keeps About Joshua Mellberg – they used to enjoy. Often, “Once they find out that make your money go further.” you from running up the elec- Joshua Mellberg started J.D. those who are grieving others feel as they do, they Mellberg offers suggestions tricity bill at home. Mellberg Financial (www.jdmell- feel alone and isolated in begin to open up about for an action plan that takes • Stretch your dollar while berg.com) as a vow to always of- their grief. To help those their feelings. It is healthy into account concerns for both vacationing oversees. Travel fer clients a wide array of proven who are grieving, State of to acknowledge grief fun and money. overseas is often on the buck- retirement products and services the Heart Care will offer and realize it is a natural • Sail away with an adven- et list during retirement, but to help protect and then manage an Adult Grief Support part of life when you lose turous part-time job. At any you’ll want to consider the their assets to fit their goals. He is a Group beginning Tues- someone you love.” given time, there can be doz- conversion rate for your dollar. sought-after speaker on retirement- day April 26 and continu- Bereavement support ens of new openings for work There are multiple sites that income-planning strategies who ing each Tuesday through for adults and children is on cruise ships. Check out op- help you find the best package has been featured on CNBC, PBS May 31 at the Rockford an important part of the portunities here. Or, you may travel deals, and AARP offers and Yahoo! Finance. Public Library. The ses- services provided by State sions are free and open of the Heart. All bereave- to anyone, regardless of ment support is free, in- association with hospice cluding the Grief Support care. Groups. State of the Heart Surgical wound care at Otterbein St. Marys “The Grief Support provides bereavement ST. MARYS — Otterbein St. to grow as the baby boomer pop- residents. The services provided Groups are helpful to support to anyone in the Marys is pleased to have North- ulation ages. are billable to insurance. those who have lost a communities the agency east Surgical Wound Care (NE- Otterbein St Marys is excited For more information, con- loved one and are experi- serves, regardless of asso- SWC) on board as a partner to to be entering into this partner- tact Beth Newbauer, Director of encing grief that goes with ciation with hospice care. serve their care community in ship and to have wound care cer- Health Services at (419) 394- that loss,” explained Mer- The agency cares for fami- a new capacity. Wound care is a tified nurses rounding at our care 6240. edith Carpe, a Licensed lies and patients in eastern difficult, yet critical part of reha- community. Weekly visits include Otterbein Senior Lifestyle Social Worker who con- Indiana and western Ohio bilitation and long term care. assessing, treating and ordering Choices is a faith-based nonprofit ducts grief groups for the who are confronting a life Each year, an estimated 7 new treatments for residents in health and human services min- agency. State of the Heart limiting illness. our assisted living, nursing and to 10 million suffer from chronic istry, serving over 3,300 people has offices in Portland, To find out more about rehab neighborhoods. These or complex post surgical wounds annually, and related to the East Greenville and Coldwater. all of the agency’s bereave- partners are also serving as an ex- Ohio and West Ohio Conferences The Adult Grief Support ment support services or in the US – 75 perce of which cellent resource to the Otterbein require home care services or a of the United Methodist Church. Group will meet from 10 to register, call 1-800-417- staff providing critical education Otterbein has five full-service a.m. -12 noon. 7535 and ask to speak stay in a long-term facility. This to those we serve. Otterbein St. retirement communities, nine has led to a drastic increase in the “The one comment with a member of the be- Marys is so pleased to add this skilled nursing and rehabilitation that we hear consistently reavement staff. Visit the number of wound and skin is- service to our clinical capabilities neighborhoods, a home health sues. This demand will continue and feel it will better serve their from those attending the agency web site at www. agency, and hospice care. sessions is that they find stateoftheheartcare.org. 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with one out and stole second to start This Week the rally. Howell walked in a pinch-hit opportunity and both moved up on a passed ball. Dave Schafer’s bloop single brought in one run and Opperman In The Post squeezed home an insurance run for the Cardinals. Bill McCollum earned 1967 the win on the mound, striking out 12. — The Schoenling All Stars, a Cin- Opperman singled and Dale Schafer cinnati-based all-star team started by tripled to give New Bremen an early the company that brewed Little Kings lead. Minster tied the game in the third Cream Ale, defeated a team of Minster’s when Albers reached on an error, Wa- best bowlers at Community Lanes, tercutter bunted him over and Hege- 2913-2616 on Sunday. The Cincinnati man singled him home. Kenny Hege- Enquirer noted on the death of Bill man struck out six for Minster on the Schoenling, Jr. in 2015 that Schoen- mound. ling, Jr. would enter the bowling al- ley with a bullhorn and challenge the house team to a match-up. Minster’s 1982 Dave Schaefer had games of 181, 181 — The Minster girls track team ran away and 212 for a 574 series. Roger Frer- from Wapakoneta and Piqua in a tri- icks had games of 200, 162 and 204 for meet, racking up 105 points while the other teams had 18.5 points a 566 series. Virg Howe added a 538 apiece. Caren Raterman had per- series. Virg Winglewich had a 479 and Minster’s Virg Howe (far right), a member of the Minster team that bowled against sonal bests in the shot put and dis- Ben Budde added a 459. Two of Min- the Schoenling All Stars in 1967 at Community Lanes, get ready to bowl as his cus. Sophomore Suzie Dieters also ster’s top bowlers, Tom Schwentzer teammates watching the action at the left are (front to back) Dave Schaefer, Ben set personal bests in the mile (5:47) and Albert Fischer missed the match, Budde, Virg Winglewich and Roger Frericks. (File Photo) and 800 (2:31). Also setting new which drew a large crowd. best times for the season were the set. Carlie Hoying is in center, Duane games, Fort Loramie is at Versailles 3200 relay of Gina Albers, Kelly Bachman will play short, Don Oldiges and Maria Stein is at Newport. Surwold, Dieters and Chris Wester- 1955 is at first base, Don Bachman does the — Left-hander Arky Knostman was — New Bremen rallied with two heide along with the 800 relay team catching, Lee Westerheide plays sec- runs in the top of the seventh to break set to start the season on the mound of Laura Moorman, Patti Slonkosky, ond, Harry Hueker is in right field, a 1-1 deadlock and defeated the Min- Kae Westerheide and Chris Ernst for the Minster Chiefs in their Western Kenny Hegeman is in left, John Horst- ster baseball team 3-1 in Auglaize Ohio League opener at New Bremen and the 1600 relay team of Sheila man plays third base and Knostman County tournament action on Friday on Sunday. Manager Don Oldiges al- will be on the mound. In other WOL Moorman, Sue Meyer, Jodi Lampert ready has his probable starting line-up at New Knoxville. Conradi singled and Kris Westerheide.

Results April 23, 2016 Eldora Speedway

DIRTcar UMP Modifieds A-Feature (20 Laps) 1. 49-Brian Ruhlman[1] ; 2. 16-Jeff Koz[4] ; 3. 5-Jonathan Taylor[2] ; 4. 34X-Andy Bi- bler[3] ; 5. 09D-Joel Dick[10] ; 6. 45P-Bri- Racing Report an Post[6] ; 7. 7-Evan Taylor[5] ; 8. 1-Scott Williams[7] ; 9. 12-Jeremy Rayburn[11] ; 10. 4L-Mike Learman[13] ; 11. 05-David Smith[18] ; 12. 5X-Tim Richardson[9] ; 13. 188-Aaron Orr[15] ; 14. 71D-Anthony Davis[12] ; 15. 21M-Donnie Miller[14] ; 16. 58P-Jim Post[21] ; 17. 11H-Mike Hohl- bein[17] ; 18. 21-Drew Charlson[24] ; 19. Pardo wins his fourth straight 10-Scott Bowersock[8] ; 20. 17-Brandon ROSSBURG — Paul Pardo man, who started on pole and hails Ramsey[16] nearly won five consecutive Eldora from Clark Lake, Michigan. “We Eldora Stock Cars stock car A-Main’s. found some stuff at Volusia (Flor- A-Feature 1 – (15 Laps) 1. 410-Paul Pardo[6] ; 2. 01-Earnie He scored his fourth straight win ida) and this place is very similar. I Woodard[2] ; 3. 7-Jordan Conover[7] ; in the first A-Main at Eldora Speed- had a lot of fun tonight.” 4. 99J-Donnie Jeschke[1] ; 5. 27-Frank Paladino[4] ; 6. 71C-Barney Craig[11] ; 7. way’s Saturday Night Speedfest and Koz, from Lima, Ohio, was sec- 82-Chris Douglas[8] ; 8. 00D-David Daugh- finished runner-up to Rob Trent in ond, while Taylor, Andy Bibler and tery[3] ; 9. 8-Gary Rahe[13] ; 10. 17-Jer- emy Creech[21] ; 11. 69-Rob Trent[14] ; the second A-Feature. Joel Dick rounded out the top five. 12. 23-Casey Barr[12] ; 13. 55-Brandon In the first A-Main, it appeared Matthew Morris, who started Archey[5] ; 14. 91-Ed Hounshell[18] ; 15. 11-T.J Smith[19] ; 16. 00P-Dean Pitts[22] as though his winning streak was eighth took the lead from pole-sit- ; 17. 47-John Leach[16] ; 18. 36-Adam going to end as Earnie Woodard, ter Chris Jennings in turn one on Schaeff[23] ; 19. 17J-Jarrod Klay[17] ; 20. 99-Andy King[15] ; 21. 14T-Doug Ti- from Georgetown, Kentucky, had lap seven and led the rest of the way emann[20] ; 22. 54-Dan Wooten[24] ; 23. built up a large lead from his start- to win the Vores Compact Series. 97-Shaun Smith[9] ; 24. 17H-Red Harvey Jr.[10] ing position outside the front row. “This is my first race in this se- A-Feature 2 – (15 Laps) But a caution came out with six ries,” Morris said. “I travel around 1. 69-Rob Trent[7] ; 2. 410-Paul Pardo[17] ; EldoraSpeedway.com/CampbellPhoto.com 3. 7-Jordan Conover[15] ; 4. 27-Frank Pala- laps to go and Pardo, from New Paul Pardo celebrates his win on a lot to dirt tracks. This is a dream dino[13] ; 5. 23-Casey Barr[6] ; 6. 01-Earnie Paris, Ohio restarted second and and a bucket list item. It’s been cir- Woodard[14] ; 7. 99J-Donnie Jeschke[12] Saturday night. ; 8. 11-T.J Smith[3] ; 9. 8-Gary Rahe[9] ; slid below Woodard and barely cled on my calendar since they put 10. 54-Dan Wooten[18] ; 11. 00D-David Daughtery[10] ; 12. 55-Brandon Archey[5] cleared him exiting turn two. quickly moved up to second and it on there.” ; 13. 17J-Jarrod Klay[19] ; 14. 20-Robbie Despite two more cautions, Par- was giving chase when a caution Jake Steraka, who started sixth, Phlipot[23] ; 17. 36-Adam Schaeff[16] ; 18. 19-Wayne Williams[24] ; 19. 82-Chris do held on to win his fourth straight came out with two laps to go. finished second, while Justin Brown Douglas[11] ; 20. 17H-Red Harvey Jr.[20] ; victory beating Woodard. Pardo, Pardo made a valiant charge to- was third. Jennings was fourth, 21. 47-John Leach[1] ; 23. 00-Corey Woo- who started sixth, won the double ward first, but couldn’t get around while David Yoder ended up fifth. ten[22] ; 24. 00P-Dean Pitts[2] feature last August and scored a vic- Trent. The racing at Eldora continues Vores Compacts A-Feature (8 Laps) tory in last week’s season opener. “That’s a pretty tough job (to on Friday and Saturday May 6-7 1. 97M-Matthew Morris[8] ; 2. 25S-Jake “I can’t believe it,” Pardo said. with the #LetsRaceTwo Double- Steraka[6] ; 3. 9-Justin Brown[3] ; 4. 6-Chris hold off Pardo),” Trent said. “We Jennings[1] ; 5. 95-David Yoder[7] ; 6. 7C- “We have a great car. My crew does just laid on the gas and were able to header Weekend featuring the Ron Masters[12] ; 7. 18-Gary Eaton[15] ; 8. so well. I have one heck of a hot rod World of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint 15-Andy Jennings[11] ; 9. 58-Tim Dilg[14] ; stay out in front him.” 10. 00-Dan Smith[4] ; 11. 31-JR Vester[9] ; underneath me. All I do is drive it.” Conover finished third again, Car Series and the USAC National 12. 91R-Brian Slavey[10] ; 13. 18B-Brogan Jordan Conover, who started Sprint Cars. Reinklau[16] ; 14. 53-J.R. Leemaster[20] ; while Paladino finished fourth after 15. 69-Jeff Isabell[5] ; 16. 24T-Aaron Tee- seventh, finished third, while Don- starting 14th. Casey Barr was fifth. Admission gates will open at 2 garten[2] ; 17. 10-Cody Shumaker[17] ; 18. nie Jeschke and Frank Paladino p.m. (EDT), with hot laps 6 p.m. 07-Steve Vore[18] ; 19. 64-Donald Van- In the UMP Modified division, Valkelenberg[19] ; 20. 27-Bo Hoelscher[21] rounded out the top-five of the first Brian Ruhlman held off Jonathan and a complete racing program be- A-Main. Taylor on a mid-race restart and ginning at 7:30 p.m. Tickets can be With the field inverted in the a late charge by Jeff Koz to win A- bought at www.EldoraSpeedway. second A-Main, Pardo started 18th Main. It was his 34th victory at El- com, by phone at (937) 338-3815 and patiently worked his way up to dora. or at the box office at the race track. sixth when a caution flew midway “It was really good,” said Ruhl- It’s $28 for adults and kids 12 and through the race. On the restart he under are free.

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5:30 p.m. Parkway 8 South Adams (Indiana) 7 Schedule Spencerville at Marion Local, 5 p.m. MAC Katie Horstman Classic in Minster, Thu. April 21 Ohio Baseball Baseball 6 p.m. Coldwater 4 Parkway 1 Baseball Thu., April 28 Wayne Trace at Parkway, 5 p.m. St. Henry 6 Marion Local 5 (Through 4/18) Coldwater at Versailles, 5 p.m. Minster 12 New Bremen 2, 6 inn. Coaches Association Fort Recovery at Minster, 5 p.m. Sat., April 30 Team MAC Ovr. Delphos St. John’s at Marion Local, Coldwater at Miller City, 11 a.m. Fri., April 22 14-2 5 p.m. Houston at Fort Recovery (DH), 11 a.m. Coldwater 6 Lima Central Catholic 4 Coldwater 4-0 April 25 State Poll New Bremen at St. Henry, 5 p.m. New Bremen at Waynesfield-Goshen Delphos St. John’s 9 Lincolnview 3 Parkway at New Knoxville, 5 p.m. Versailles 3-0 10-3 (DH), 11 a.m. New Bremen 10 Ansonia 4 Division IV Russia 8 Versailles 4 St. Henry 3-1 8-4 Fri., April 29 Mon., May 2 1. Toronto 11-1 Marion Local at Anna, 5 p.m. Fort Recovery at Wapakoneta, 5 p.m. Sat., April 23 Minster 3-1 12-4 2. Riverside 12-1 Lincolnview at New Bremen, 5 p.m. W. Liberty-Salem at Minster, 5 p.m. Coldwater 3 Bryan 2 Botkins at New Knoxville, 5 p.m. St. Marys at Versailles, 5 p.m. Coldwater 6 Maumee 5 3. St. Paul 9-1 Fort Loramie at St. Henry (DH), 5 p.m. Parkway 2-2 6-7 Delphos St. John’s 1 Van Wert 0, 10 4. Notre Dame 10-3 Sat., April 30 Tue., May 3 inn. Ft. Recovery 1-1 9-4 5. Newark Catholic 7-7 Bath at Coldwater (DH), 1 p.m. Coldwater at Minster, 5 p.m. Van Wert 16 Delphos St. John’s 0, 6. Fisher Catholic 10-4 New Bremen at Marion Local, 5 p.m. 5 inn. St. John’s 1-2 8-5 Fort Recovery at Russia (DH), 10 a.m. 7. New Miami 9-3 New Bremen at Fairlawn (DH), 11 a.m. Parkway at St. Henry, 5 p.m. Allen East 6 New Knoxville 3 New Knoxville at Fort Jennings (DH), Allen East 11 New Knoxville 1 Marion Local 1-3 4-8 8. Jackson-Milton 8-2 Wed., May 4 Anna 5 Versailles 1 11 a.m. New Knoxville 0-4 1-10 9. Fort Recovery 10-4 LCC/Miller City at Parkway, Noon Parkway at Shawnee, 5 p.m. Minster 9 Celina 4 10. St. Henry 8-3 St. Henry at Ansonia, 5 p.m. Minster 10 Fort Loramie 5 Marion Local 0-4 5-7 Monday, May 2 11. Minster 10-3 St. Marys at Coldwater, 5 p.m. Track and Field Monday, April 25 Bradford at Fort Recovery, 5 p.m. Thu., April 28 Delphos St. John’s 8 New Knoxville 5 Division III New Bremen at Mississinawa Valley, Fort Recovery, Minster at Versailles Tri, Coldwater 11 Elida 7 5 p.m. 4:45 p.m. South Adams (Indiana) 6 Minster 3 1. Canton Central Catholic 11-1 Waynesfield-Goshen at New Knoxville, Bath 5 Parkway 1 2. Wickliffe 12-1 5 p.m. Fri., April 29 Celina 7 St. Henry 0 3. Coldwater 10-2 Adams Central (Ind.) at Parkway, 5 p.m. Coldwater, Marion Local, New Versailles 1 Shawnee 0 Wayne Trace at Delphos St. John’s, 5 Knoxville, Parkway, St. Henry at New 4. Hiland 13-0 p.m. Bremen Cardinal Invite, 4:30 p.m. 5. Summit Country Day 11-2 W. Liberty-Salem at Versailles, 5 p.m. Delphos St. John’s at Shawnee Invite, MAC 6, Wheelersburg 10-2 4:30 p.m. Tue., May 3 Softball 6. Minford 11-2 Minster at Coldwater, 5 p.m. Tue., May 3 (Through 4/18) 8. St. Thomas Aquinas 12-3 New Knoxville at Fort Recovery, 5 p.m. Sidney Lehman, Ansonia at Minster, 9. Anna 8-1-1 Marion Local at New Bremen, 5 p.m. Softball 4:30 p.m. Thu., April 21 Team MAC Ovr. 10. Adena 10-3 St. Henry at Parkway, 5 p.m. St. Marys, Versailles at New Bremen Delphos St. John’s at Versailles, 5 p.m. Versailles 16 Fort Recovery 1, 5 inn. Tri, 4:30 p.m. New Bremen 3-0 7-4 was over, she was the all- circles she put on the sheet Delphos St. John’s, Crestview, Wayne Fri., April 22 Wed., May 4 Trace at Paulding Quad, 4:30 p.m. Minster 2-0 10-6 St. Henry at Ansonia, 5 p.m. Arcanum 12 Coldwater 1 time leading scorer in Min- of times and distances after Thu., May 5 Minster 15 Spencerville 11 Parkway 2-1 7-2 ster girls basketball history meets that denoted person- Mercer County Invitational at Coldwa- Versailles 18 Anna 1 and broke the assists record al bests. “The thing about Softball ter, 4:30 p.m. Versailles 2-1 8-5 Thu., April 28 Sat., April 23 her senior season. In track, coaching 40 or 50 girls at Versailles at Coldwater, 5 p.m. Bath 5 Coldwater 4, 8 inn. Coldwater 1-1 4-11 she reached the state tour- that age, they’re all drama Minster at Fort Recovery, 5 p.m. Scoreboard Bath 13 Coldwater 3, 6 inn. Marion Local at Shawnee, 5 p.m. Ada 2 Minster 0 St. Henry 0-2 6-5 nament in the 100 meter queens,” Voskuhl said dryly. St. Henry at New Bremen, 5 p.m. Baseball Minster 8 Ada 4 Marion Local 0-2 0-9 hurdles. She now works for “But for 40 years it was total- Wed., April 20 Botkins at Parkway (ppd) Net Jets and along with her ly enjoyable. I’m 73 years old Fri., April 29 Delphos St. John’s 1, Bath 0 Versailles 6 Tri-Village 0 Ft. Recovery 0-3 1-13 Ansonia at Coldwater, 5 p.m. Crestview 13 Minster 6 Versailles 6 Fort Loramie 3 husband has three children. and I do miss it. I would not Mississinawa Valley at Fort Recovery, “Girls basketball has give up working with any of changed so much. We them.” reer. cades later at a Fort Recov- to voicemail,” Ernst said to never had third, fourth and Voskuhl had three goals Boeke won 12 letters at ery game. When he asked laughter. “But as you grow fifth grade teams or camps. for her teams: win and lose HOF with class, represent your From Page 1A Minster and scored 1,107 what his best subject was, his older you remember the I didn’t pick up a basket- points on the hardwood. former teacher said, “Kick- losses, the errors, the missed ball until eighth grade. Our school well and...”don’t be But despite his decorated ball.” opportunities and the mis- eighth grade coach Deb ding y.” Knights of Columbus hall athletic, coaching and offici- His humor and knowl- plays. But this allowed me Smith gave us a test and we Voskuhl argued because to honor the five on Satur- ating career, it’s his sense of edge made him the perfect for the last six to eight weeks had to label all sorts of bas- she hadn’t been retired for day, April 23, remembering humor and outlook — on junior high football coach at to reflect on the good things ketball terms and I didn’t five years, she wasn’t actually and laughing at stories from full display at the dinner — Minster for decades,. Among I took for granted, the friend- know what a pick was. But it eligible for the honor. Long years past. that is his calling card. the highlights were coaching ships and the bus rides and all worked out...We used to jumper and hurdler ex- On a night the past was Boeke once, after hitting Ethan and Eli Wolf near the remember it even more than count how many fans were traordinaire David Heucker celebrated, the boosters also the front end of two free end of his coaching career. I had before.” at our game and we were ex- didn’t know how much the stopped to remember the throws in a varsity game, Before the two were ready Ernst looked back on his cited if we got to double dig- moment would hit him until eight Minster students who looked over at the Minster to walk out for Ethan’s first time on the “mean streets its. One game at Houston, he got on the podium. lost their lives 40 years ago. bench and yelled out, “Bet I junior high game, he looked of Garfield and Fifth” wil- Mark Brandewie got into a Heucker was taken aback Midway through the can bank the next one in.” over at Boeke and said, ‘I’ve ing away the afternoons fight with a ref, so the crowd by the reception. “I didn’t night, Fred Sommer, the So he did. And then ran been waiting for his moment playing wiffleball. “We had went from 10 to nine.” realize it was such a big deal. brother of the late Ken Som- over the bench and put his my whole life.” quite the crew,” Ernst said. If girls basketball emerged I just a week ago found my mer, spoke on the behalf palm out, awaiting his pay- “Ethan we got a big He remembered playing for as a big part of the Minster team MVP trophy and my of the families of the eight ment. “You guys owe me.” crowd,” Boeke said to Wolf. the Wooden Shoe Pirates in athletic program because son was playing with it. It teens killed in the 1976 ac- He was the 100 and 200 Both looked out and Little League and the station of the play of players like was broken. A week later Ja- cident that spurred the con- meter dash champion and there wasn’t a soul in the wagon rides to neighboring Meyer Leighton, clearly Ka- mie called me about this.” struction of Memorial Field. was a four-time state quali- stands. towns. tie Horstman was the pio- “An event like this allows Sommer said the stadium fier and excelled as a wide- “I don’t care if there are Three of his four brothers, neering figure in girls track. me to look back and at the looks as good as it has ever out on the football team. His zero or 100,000, “ Boeke including current University But Horstman had a woman time you don’t realize what and thanked the gathering first action in high school then said to the young Wolf. of Findlay men’s basketball who helped her raise up a good team you have. We for its hard work in remem- football came after he lent “Just do your best.” coach Charlie were in atten- those state champion ath- didn’t realize we were as bering the lives of the victims his cleats to Scott Brinkman. Wolf now plays at Ney- dance. “I’m thankful to call letes from a young age for good as we were.” four decades years later. Brinkman broke his foot. land Stadium for the Ten- you my best friends. You give more than 40 years. Heucker was a long “Forty years ago in 1976 “Guess who was his back- nessee Volunteers in front of me strength and continue to Dianne Voskuhl coached jumper and hurdler extraor- we lost family members, up? I got killed. I was 6-1 and those 100,000 people. inspire me. I love you guys.” junior high track for 40 years dinaire. Twenty-eight years classmates and friends. I lost 140 pounds. People ask why Boeke faced prostate can- He also thanked his parents and taught at Minster for since he last jumped for the Ken and seven of my best I act so goofy. Concussions. cer and had to step down for their instruction and sup- 47 years. Her teams went orange and black, he still has friends. I’d like to thank the I had 10 a game. By God’s from coaching while Eli port. “How do you thank 1,400-75, a 95 percent win- the top 10 jumps and top 10 Boosters,” Sommer said. grace, I could run and I could Wolf’s team entered junior them for a childhood and ning percentage. She started times in the 300 hurdles. “After 40 years, Memorial catch.” He became a force as high football. They went 1-6- a life you wouldn’t trade for coaching in 1976 after her He’s second in all-time Field looks the best it ever a wideout for Minster. 1. Boeke remembered think- anything?” he wondered. she rode along as her late points for the Wildcat indi- has. Thank you on behalf of At Houston he coached ing when the 2014 Wildcats Erica Meyer Leighton, husband Ralph drove the vidual, his record eclipsed by the other family members. basketball and track while won the state championship 1993 graduate, used much Minster girls team to the Eli Wolf last year. He went Thank you very much.” teaching history and physi- at Ohio Stadium thinking, of her speech to pay tribute Toledo Blade event and was on to run and jump at the As master of ceremonies cal education. He won 25 “Gosh, in seventh grade to recently retired girls bas- hooked on the sport, know- University of Akron, where James Wolf and the honor- Shelby County League those guys were terrible.” ketball coach Nann Stech- ing nothing about what went he was co-MVP of the Zips ees all drew plenty of laughs, crowns. He has four children Ben Ernst made his schulte, who attended the into it. track and field team. He though none as many as and five grandchildren. speech look just as effortless event. “That first year under “I didn’t know anything once jumped 24 feet, seven the closer of the show, in- Boeke looked back at his as he often made everything Nann, that’s when things about track,” Voskuhl said. inches at Akron. ductee Ron Boeke. Boeke, childhood playing wiffle- on the football field, bas- changed when it came to “I didn’t know how to high After a career in finance, an 1,100-point scorer for the ball next to the house of his ketball court and baseball girls basketball. She brought jump, so I’d find a high he now is in the home im- Wildcat basketball team and neighbor Harold Thieman. diamond appear. Ernst, a girls basketball to life. She’s school girl, ask her how she provement industry in Ak- 1976 graduate, spun humor- He once hit a ball through 1990 grad, was known as the best coach I ever had. Yes, did and ‘oh, that’s how you ron. He has a wife and three ous yarns from his playing, the window of Thieman’s “The Magic Man” at Minster she was tough. Yes she yelled. do it.’” children. coaching and officiating -ca house and into a bowl of High School, as he led the I remember going home to She parlayed that into a soup. “We probably broke Wildcats to a state football my mom and screaming, ‘I decades long position shap- 10-15 windows,” Boeke said championship in 1989 and hate her!’ But like she said, ing Minster’s young athletes. with a shake of his head. put together one of the most ‘I yell because I care. When I For the first 20 years, she “Sports were our world,” unbelievable stats in Minster stop yelling, that’s when you coached by herself. She later Boeke said. “The field was baseball history -- he struck should be worried.’ Well, got help from numerous as- right next to the tomato fac- out three times in three var- she must’ve cared a lot. She sistants. tory. For me, that was the sity seasons for the Wildcats. once told us if you shoot for Voskuhl’s relationship smell of a football game. I’d He went on to play baseball the moon and don’t quite with her late husband helped be the first guy in line to get at the University of Dayton make it, you’ll still be one of her in her coaching. “He was Schockman Lumber Co. into the football field and and played the second-most the stars.” my best critic,” Voskuhl said. the ticket taker would ask games in Flyer history. In Meyer Leighton was “He critiqued my attitude. The me, ‘Don’t you have any- college he struck out nine a four-year starter for the One day we lost a meet and Make That Space thing else to do?’” times in 394 at-bats. Now a Minster girls basketball I was really mad. He looked Community Uniquely Yours! Post Meeting your Building He’s been a high school resident of Dublin, Ohio, he team, earning first team All- at me and said,’ See? You’re & Remodeling Needs referee since 1990. 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