WED FEB 1 KIWANIS BOARD MEETING, 12 NOON, ROMERS
THUR FEB 2 MERCER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, 9 A.M.; AG BREAKFAST 7:30A.M.; GROUND HOG DAY
FRI FEB 3 DARE BOOSTERS, 7:30 A.M. EDUCATIONAL SERVICE CENTER
MON FEB 6 SPELLING BEE, DICKE HALL, 7 P.M.; MENDON LIONS, 7 P.M.
TUE FEB 7 COMMISSIONERS, 9 A.M; HINDA MITCHELL, MARIA STEIN AMERICAN LEGION, 7:30 P.M.
WED FEB 8 AIHC, 3 P.M. COLDWATER COUNCIL CHAMBERS; KIWANIS, 12 NOON
THUR FEB 9 COMMISSIONERS, 10 A.M.; ROCKFORD CHAMBER, 7:30 A.M.; COLT, 9 A.M.
MON FEB 13 COLDWATER COUNCIL, 7 P.M.; ST. HENRY BOE, 7 P.M.
TUE FEB 14 ST. VALENTINES DAY; COMMISSIONERS, 9 A.M.; COLDWATER BOE, 6:30 P.M. FORT RECOVERY BOE, 7 P.M.
WED FEB 15 KIWANIS HOST, 12 NOON; COLDWATER CHAMBER, OVERDRIVE, 5:30 P.M.
THUR FEB 16 COMMISSIONERS, 9 A.M
MON FEB 20 MENDON LIONS, 7 P.M.
TUE FEB 21 SW CHAMBER, 11:30A.M. FAITH ALLIANCE CHURCH IN NEW BREMEN; COMMISSIONERS, 9 A.M.
WED FEB 22 KIWANIS, 12 NOON AT ROMERS
THUR FEB 23 CELINA CHAMBER AT ROMERS, 5:30 P.M.; COMMISSIONERS, 9 A.M.
MON FEB 27 COLDWATER COUNCIL, 7 P.M.; MERCER DADS, 9 A.M.
TUE FEB 28 COMMISSIONERS, 9 A.M.
WED FEB 29 KIWANIS; 12 NOON
IN MEMORY OF
SHIRISSA SEIBERT
1991-2011
NEWS UPDATE FOR NOVEMBER 14, 2011
State of the Heart Hospice
Honors Veterans
State of the Heart Hospice recently honored veterans who are under the agency’s care by giving them a special pin and a card of thanks for service to our country. “State of the Heart Hospice honors you for your dedication and service to this country as a veteran,” was the inscription on the card. State of the Heart serves patients and families in eastern Indiana and western Ohio who are confronting a life-limiting illness. The agency is a partner in the national program, We Honor Veterans, an initiative by the National Hospice & Palliative Care Organization to honor our nation’s veterans. Pictured here, left to right: Beverly Hughes, Faith/Community Educator, Bill Sholley, a WWII veteran who resides at Oakley House in Greenville, and Kelley Hall, Education Coordinator for State of the Heart. “We appreciate your service to our country,” Hall told the veteran, who replied, “this is a pleasant surprise.” The two visited veterans in all of the agency’s service areas that are cared for by State of the Heart. For more information visit the agency web site at www.stateoftheheartcare.org.
MCDO MINUTES FOR NOVEMBER 8, 2011
President, Jim Keller called the November meeting of The Marion Community Development Organization to order by reciting The Pledge of Allegiance. The meeting was held on November 8, 2011, at 7:00 p.m. at the Marion Township Building. Minutes were approved as read.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
MEMBERSHIP AND PROMOTION COMMITTEE
Committee Chairperson – Bill Winner
2012 Memberships Due Now
We will begin collecting Memberships for 2012. If you would like to pay your 2012 membership, please forward payment with the Membership Form on the back of the minutes. As always, thank you for your support to the MCDO. If you are uncertain about your membership status, please contact Bill Winner (419) 925-4175 or Barb Kahlig (419) 925-6301 or email to mcdo@bright.net and I'll be glad to check our records.
RECREATION COMMITTEE
Committee Chairperson – Jason Winner
The weekly winners of the 301 Club are as follows:
October 16: Ron & Rose Lochtefeld October 30: Steve & Linda Moeller
October 23: Gary & Donna Moeller November 6: Phil & Anne Thobe
AGRICULTURAL DEVELOPMENT
Committee Chairperson – Mark Hardesty
On November 1, 2011, Terry Mescher, Ag Ed Booster President, facilitated the first meeting of the group’s long range planning committee. The committee is developing a five year plan for the program including curriculum and facilities recommendations. The FFA continues to develop robustly. Lucy Bambauer, Ag Ed Instructor and FFA Advisor distributes a comprehensive report periodically which tracks the many activities and accomplishments of our students. She will add you to the distribution list if you contact her at bambauerl@marionlocal.org. You can also receive an emailed copy of the booster minutes by contacting mlaged@roadrunner.com. The boosters continue to conduct their meetings on the third Monday of each month. Meetings are at 8pm in the Ag classroom at Marion Local. Everyone is welcome.
HEALTH & EDUCATION COMMITTEE
Committee Chairperson – Jennifer Bills
Here are the upcoming health events for our area:
American Red Cross Blood Drives: Free osteoporosis and blood pressure
screenings:
11/14 @ the Maria Stein Legion from 12-6pm 12/1 @ Chickasaw Library from 1-4pm
11/28 @ the Coldwater American Legion 12-6pm 12/7 @ St. Henry Library from 1-4pm
12/7 @ the St. Henry Am. Legion from 12-6pm
Please remember it is not too late to get your influenza vaccine! All people ages 6 months and older are recommended to receive the vaccine. I am unaware of any upcoming clinics, however, you may call the health dept. or stop by many local pharmacies to receive your vaccine.
OLD BUSINESS:
SWITCH AND SUPPORT: This program is ongoing so we are posting the same information shared in our October 2011 minutes: Save money on your electric bill and help the community!! The MCDO is sponsoring Switch and Support a company which allows a residence or business to switch from their current electric provider to one providing electricity at less expensive rates. They do all the leg work finding the best provider for you and then make the switch easy and painless. You can only switch from non-coop firms like DP&L. Not only do you save money, you can designate a local charity; parks, school, library, band, athletic, or Ag booster group, or your church to receive an annual donation from Switch and Support. Area businesses like Maria Stein Grain have already signed up. Contact their local representative Dennis “Abe” Everman at (419) 305-8482, email: evermana@roadrunner.com. He’ll assist you in the money saving switch. Another contact is Mike Beisner (937) 569-1759, email: mbeisner@switchandsupport.com. You can also check the program out at http://www.selfproviders.com.
A big thank you to Kathryn Speelman who spoke at our October 19, business luncheon. Many people were informed about Estate Planning and options that we are available to wisely disperse or conserve their assets. If you were unable to attend but have questions at this time, please feel free to contact Mrs. Speelman at her office in Coldwater – (419) 678-2378.
NEW BUSINESS:
President Jim Keller spoke about how intensely the MCDO and he personally are involved in the local Ag community. He discussed the challenges inherent in an expansion of the Marion Industrial Park and bringing new businesses into the area. The Marion Community is not in a position to offer business sites which are competitively priced and that include the desired infrastructure such as natural gas and water systems. Agriculture which has been the economic backbone of this area for almost 200 years continues to annually generate hundreds of millions of dollars for our community. This money is primarily produced by our large concentrations of livestock. The income is wonderful, but as we’re all painfully aware these animals are currently bearing the brunt of the blame for the distressed conditions of Grand Lake St. Marys. The very future of our key economic engine is threatened unless positive action is taken to address the impact our farming practices are having on the lake. The MCDO with its ability to communicate, do mailings, conduct meetings, and serve as a central non-profit for financial transactions has a duty to lead the effort. Our mission statement, wisely written 20 years ago, stipulates that we work diligently to maintain our agricultural profile. We’re doing that and will continue as long as the need exists. We continue to also be open to any other businesses (Ag or otherwise) which might want to locate here. Our building sites may not offer all that other communities can but the work force we could provide to any business would be second to none.
Maria Stein Sewer/ Hometown Cable Update
Local contractors are busy finishing the residential tap-ins. One contractor estimated that there still are around 50 homes and businesses remaining to be connected. The community is returning to a more normal look with main line ditches all seeded and grass growing well. For any questions concerning the system itself you need to contact the Mercer County Sanitation Department at (419) 584-1982
We have been advised that within a month all plans and schedules will be finalized for Hometown Cable’s completion of their installation of fiber optics and residential hook-ups in the area. We’ll continue to report their progress.
VILLAGE, TOWNSHIP AND SCHOOL REPORTS
Chickasaw – The fourth lagoon at the Chickasaw sewage treatment plant is complete except for the finishing of some driveways. The lagoon will be in use before the end of the year. Chickasaw has received some grant money to resurface some streets. This work will begin in the spring.
Chickasaw Park Board Report – For information on renting the park shelters, call Sandy Niekamp at 925-4960.
Osgood – The SR 705 street project running east/west through the village is complete except for the installation of some lights. The finished project looks great. Check it out next time you’re in the vicinity of the village. Osgood has no other major projects planned at this time.
Osgood Park Board Report – For information on renting the park shelters, call Alan Wendel at 419-582-4502.
Marion Township
Marion Township Park Board – For information or concerns about the park, call Ron Hartings at 925-4804.
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:00pm, with a motion from Randy Bruns, seconded by Don Rosenbeck. The next meeting of the MCDO is scheduled for Tuesday, December 13, 2011, at 7:00p.m at the Marion Township Building.
Submitted by: Jim Keller, President
Hunt Date-Saturday December 10th, 2011
Application Deadline- November 30th , 2011
Name: __________________________________________ Age: ________
Address: ________________________________________
City: ________________________ Zip: ______________
Phone: __________________________ Email: ____________________________
Supervising Adult: ______________________ Phone: _____________________
Will a Non-Hunting Adult Be Coming With You? YES NO
Can You Bring Your Own Shotgun? YES NO
What Gauge Is Your Shotgun? 12 20
When Would You Like to Hunt? ____AM ____ PM ____ Either
Mail Completed Application and Signed Consent Form To:
Pheasants Forever Youth Hunt
C/O Rick Klenke
49 Lightsville-Northern Rd.
Ft. Recovery, OH 45846
Successful Applicants Will Be Notified On or Before December 30th , 2011 Notification Will Include Meeting Time and Location. Hunters will be provided with Eye and Ear Protection, Lunch, Transportation, and an Experienced Guide and Dogs For Each Location Where We Will Be Hunting.
Mercer County Pheasants Forever
Youth Pheasant Hunt December 10th, 2011
Youth Hunt Guidelines
Requirements:
· Youth Hunter Must be Between Ages of 12 and 17
· Youth Hunter Must Possess Valid Ohio Hunting License (Apprentice License’s are acceptable)
· Supervising Adults Must Be 18 years or Older
· Participants Must Come Prepared for a Day in the Field (clothing, rain gear, etc.)
· Wear comfortable boots and weather appropriate clothing good for walking through tall wet vegetation
· Youth Hunter and Supervising Adults Must Wear at Minimum a Hunter Orange Vest During The Hunt
Firearms:
If you bring a shotgun with you it:
· Must have a functioning safety and no external hammer
Firearms will be provided to youth hunters who do not have them, but you must indicate that on the registration form so that we can have the correct number of firearms available on the day of the hunt.
A supervising adult is not required to participate in the hunt, if a non-hunting adult cannot come with you, indicate that on the registration form and you will be paired up with an experienced adult hunter.
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Youth Hunt Waiver
Mercer County Pheasants Forever
Chapter 745
Damon Klenke Memorial Youth Pheasant Hunt
December 10th, 2011
I understand that hunting is a sport involving firearms. Firearms, when mishandled, can be dangerous. Further, I understand that it is incumbent upon me to use the utmost care in the exercise of hunting safety and firearm safety. I intend to do so and realize that I have an affirmative duty to do so.
I further realize that Pheasants Forever, their members, agents, employees, licensees, volunteers, and associates are participating in this hunt to give me a quality outdoor experience, this participation by the referenced individuals will include travel to certain hunting areas. It also may include hunting with dogs. I understand that I will conduct myself in a manner so as to be safe around all of the individuals mentioned herein and their dogs.
Further, I hereby waive all right to any claim, cause of action, right of litigation, of any kind, whatsoever, originating from the December 10th, 2011 , Mercer County Chapter 745, Youth Pheasant Hunt and thereafter for all time as to Pheasants Forever, The Mercer County Chapter of Pheasants Forever, members, employees, volunteers, licensees, of said organizations and their agents.
I realize it is a privilege to participate in this Youth Hunt and accordingly I will conduct myself in a safe manner consistent with all affirmative duties which I have heretofore recognized.
_________________________________ ___________________
Participant Date
_________________________________ ___________________
Parent or Legal Guardian of Participant Date
Help Give Local Children Toys and Clothing for Christmas
CJ’s HighMarks, in association with The Kiwanis Club of Celina, is sponsoring a fundraiser to support the Angel Tree Program. You can help bring the joy of the season to over 450 local families by dining at CJ’s HighMarks on Wednesday, November 23rd. The restaurant will donate 15% of all sales to the Angel Tree Program. Come out and experience the spirit of Thanksgiving by enjoying great food with all your family and friends and in doing so you are supporting the Angel Tree Program and giving many local families an opportunity to share gifts with their children.
The Angel Tree Program is a special project of OUR Home Family Resource Center, that helps local families with toys and clothing for the Christmas Season.
See attached flyer.
Contact: Sabrina Bailey, Outreach Coordinator
OUR Home Family Resource Center
117 West Fayette Street
Celina, OH 45822
419-586-4663 Ext: 1001
JAY CIVIC GETTING READY FOR CHRISTMAS
Happy Holidays Everyone...
JCCT is getting ready for our second annual Winterfest performance! This Free
show can be seen November 19th in the Jay County Court House Auditorium. Our
first show will be at 4:30 pm and we will do a second performance right after
the Parade of Lights.
We could use some volunteers to hand out programs - and man donation boxes.
If you can help at either show please contact: Andre@Possibilities-online.com
Also Spread the word ...
Jay County Civic Theatre, Inc. would like to share with you and your
organization our Holiday
Performance of "Must be Christmas"
This holiday show contains our versions of the classics” The Night Before
Christmas" as well as the hilarious "5 minute version of Charles Dickens’ A
Christmas Carol" and JCCT's hilarious versions of " Must be Santa", "The
Restroom door said Gentleman", Santa’s Lazy Song" "Santa Baby" and "We wish you
a merry Christmas" This show is sure to bring smiles
to young and old alike.
"Must Be Christmas" will be preformed for the general public November 19th 2011
as part of the Winterfest Celebrations.
This is a one hour performance that can easily be broken down into small
sections. Although donations are always welcome we are offering all or part of
this show FREE for your Holiday events.
The Jay Country Civic Theatre is a 501(c) (3) Not For Profit Organization and is
dedicated to bringing quality theatre opportunities for actors and audiences
alike. Please help us keep this wonderful tradition alive.
Spread The Word and help us as we Spread the Joy!
For more information or to scheduled your Holiday performance
Contact: Andre' Whetstone (260) 846-0259 or
LivingNamaste@gmail.com
Jay County Civic Theatre’s Mission Statement:
The mission of Jay County Civic Theatre, Inc. is to cultivate creative and
cultural experiences for the community. Jay
County Civic Theatre, Inc. will promote the development and maintenance of the
Theatre Arts in Jay County, Indiana.
We will at all times strive for artistic excellence through our community-based,
independently-produced, theatrical
performance and educational programs
COLDWATER POLICE REPORT FOR OCTOBER, 2011
Below is the Coldwater Police Department October 2011 activity report and arrest recap.
Chief Randy Waltmire
|
|
October 2011 |
Year to Date |
|
October 2011 |
Year to Date |
|
|
|
|
CALLS FOR SERVICE |
838 |
8676 |
|
REPORTS TAKEN |
54 |
579 |
COMPLAINTS |
154 |
1486 |
|
Accident |
6 |
74 |
TRAFFIC |
|
|
|
Administrative |
2 |
8 |
Persons Cited |
16 |
189 |
|
Alcohol |
0 |
10 |
Traffic Charges |
19 |
244 |
|
Assault |
1 |
3 |
Warnings Issued |
43 |
401 |
|
B&E /Burglary |
0 |
10 |
Parking Tickets |
0 |
0 |
|
Bad Checks |
0 |
13 |
Miles Patrolled |
5252 |
58854 |
|
Department Assists |
17 |
140 |
ASSISTS |
22 |
269 |
|
Domestic |
1 |
21 |
Motorist Assists |
7 |
88 |
|
Drug |
0 |
23 |
Vehicle Unlocks |
6 |
71 |
|
General |
10 |
81 |
Squad Assists |
7 |
94 |
|
Homicide |
0 |
0 |
Fire Dept. Assists |
2 |
12 |
|
Missing Persons |
1 |
3 |
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT |
362 |
3596 |
|
Property Damage |
1 |
16 |
Open Doors (businesses) |
8 |
46 |
|
Recovery |
3 |
25 |
Residential checks |
36 |
689 |
|
Robbery |
0 |
0 |
Bank Escorts |
17 |
130 |
|
Sex Crime |
0 |
7 |
Funeral Escorts |
7 |
55 |
|
Theft |
6 |
43 |
Mental Health Transports |
0 |
5 |
|
Theft-Vehicle |
1 |
5 |
Public Talks |
3 |
12 |
|
Traffic |
5 |
97 |
Alarms |
6 |
80 |
|
DRUG CHARGES |
|
|
Other Special Details |
155 |
1368 |
|
Drug Possession |
0* |
29 |
Follow Up Investigations |
130 |
1214 |
|
Drug Paraphernalia |
0* |
28 |
CRIMINAL ARRESTS |
|
|
|
|
*Pending felony drug charges not yet filed* |
|
Misdemeanor Arrests |
8 |
148 |
|
|
|
|
Felony Arrest |
0 |
17 |
|
|
|
|
Juvenile Arrests |
1 |
19 |
|
10/1/2011 |
53 |
Expired Plates |
|
10/1/2011 |
48 |
Expired Plates |
|
10/1/2011 |
16 |
Stop Sign |
|
10/8/2011 |
35 |
No Operator's License |
|
10/9/2011 |
26 |
Expired Plates |
|
10/9/2011 |
24 |
Expired Plates |
|
10/9/2011 |
21 |
Disorderly conduct |
|
10/9/2011 |
22 |
Theft |
|
10/10/2011 |
60 |
No Operator's License |
|
|
47 |
Voyeurism |
|
10/14/2011 |
26 |
Stop Sign |
|
10/16/2011 |
20 |
Physical Control(M/V) |
|
10/16/2011 |
20 |
Underage Consumption |
|
10/21/2011 |
20 |
Speed 58/35 |
|
10/22/2011 |
21 |
Disorderly conduct |
|
10/23/2011 |
30 |
Obstructing Justice |
|
10/23/2011 |
29 |
Obstructing Justice |
|
10/25/2011 |
22 |
Expired Plates |
|
10/26/2011 |
28 |
Expired Plates |
|
10/26/2011 |
29 |
Open Container in a Motor Vehicle |
|
10/26/2011 |
26 |
Judgment Suspension |
|
10/26/2011 |
26 |
Expired Plates |
|
10/26/2011 |
26 |
Failure To Reinstate |
|
10/26/2011 |
26 |
Non Compliance Suspension |
|
10/28/2011 |
23 |
No Operator's License |
|
10/29/2011 |
55 |
Pedestrian in Crosswalk has right-of-way |
|
10/29/2011 |
25 |
Assault |
|
10/30/2011 |
56 |
Disorderly conduct MM |
.
Stateline Writers Club News Release – November 2011
Stateline Writers committee will implement writing contest and book scholarship
At the October meeting of the Stateline Writers Club the special commitee of Kitti Tolles, Ron Aragon, Martha Schoen and Eileen Whitsett reported on the decisions made regarding the student writing contest and the book scholarship. Each member gave his or her report. The committee will continue to work on and finalize plans including how the judging will be handled.
Club members were asked to vote on a theme for the contest from two choices. “Writing about how a single word can change you, your life and your attitude; what is that word and what changes did it make in your life?” was the theme chosen. The other topic choice was “the hardest lesson I’ve ever learned.”
The $100 book scholarship at Lake Campus of Wright State University will be available to students majoring in English, journalism and other English-related majors. It has also been stipulated that this be given to a person who has a legitimate need for financial help.
New business included Tolles seeing if there was interest in setting up a website for the club or possibly getting a Facebook page. Again the membership suggested more discussion come from Tolles and others involved up to this time in this discussion, and a summary of these decisions be brought back to the club.
Assignments of letters written to grandchildren or children, born or yet unborn, were read and enjoyed very much. The November meeting’s assignment will mirror the theme of the upcoming student writing contest – “writing about how a single word can change you, your life and your attitude; what is that word and what changes did it make in your life?”
The Club next meets on Saturday, November 19, at 10 a.m. at the Celina Mercer County Library. Meetings are regularly held at the library on the third Saturday at 10 a.m. Interested persons are invited and encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Gretchen Bollenbacher at 419-363-2692 or fgboll@watchtv.net
ANIMALS OF THE NATIVITY.
The “Animals of the Nativity” will be in their stable (the old fire house) on Main Street. The dates and hours are December 2nd from 5-9 PM & December 3rd from 12-4 PM.
We have 3 farms that are bringing their animals: D&K Ranch, Don Barber from Mendon, Moonlight Menagerie, Cindy Lee from Van Wert, and Homestead Donkeys, LLC, Linda Kramer, Mendon.
We will have the traditional animals: camels, llamas, goats, sheep and donkeys, etc. Some new animals that surely was in the historic nativity, is a chicken, named Ruby, that responds to your voice, which you just have to see, and little bunnies. You will be able to pet some of them and some you can hold.
This is a handicap access able building.
We are having the “Animals of the Nativity” in conjunction with the Christmas Tree Walk in the Historic Town Hall, which is within walking distance of each building.
The farms are inviting all to come and visit with the animals and take many pictures of loved ones with a camel or small bunny with bow in his hair.
Galaxy Leaders 4-H Club Halloween Party
The Galaxy Leaders meet on October 29, 2011 at 1:00 PM to enjoy an afternoon of fun, food and games. Sixteen members, five advisors and eight guests were dressed in Halloween attire. The members had to guess whose name was pinned on their back as a get acquaintance game. They also had to find three gummy worms in whip cream using their mouth only. It was messy but a lot of fun. Another game they had a pumpkin roll relay and an M&M relay. All the winners received prizes. The group was broke down into groups of four and they had to see who could wrap up one out of each group as a mummy using a large roll of toilet paper the fastest. This activity was a lot of fun watching them work together as a team. They finished out the afternoon playing a Halloween matching game. Everyone enjoyed hotdogs, cookies, brownies, chips, punch, pop and many more spooky snacks. It was an enjoyable afternoon of fun and laughter, and a great way to start off the Halloween weekend.
PERFECT ATTENDANCE
Carol Westgerdes, reporter
Contact: Lee Walker
419-586-2548
LAND DOCTORS LOOKING FOR NEW PATIENTS!
CELINA, November 9, 2011 – Have you ever seen the sky tinted brown with soil blown from a bare field on a windy day? Maybe you’ve seen a lake or stream that was green from algae growing out of control. These things are signs that the land and the water are hurting and need our help. The people working at the Natural Resources Conservation Service are like Land Doctors, we call ourselves “Conservationists.” We know the signs of land that’s hurting and help people working with the land to heal it. We are looking for new patients!
Many people that grow plants or raise animals don’t know that they are “farmers.” But, anyone working with the land to grow a crop, a forest, raise animals, or produce vegetables or fruit for sale may be a “farmer.” New patients may never have gone to a Land Doctor before, either because they don’t know they are “farmers” or because they’ve been discriminated against in the past when they asked for help. These people include African Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, American Indians, the disabled, and women. Other groups of people that may not have visited the Land Doctor are new farmers, farmers that don’t have a lot of money, organic farmers or farmers that grow different or unusual crops or animals. Even if you know you’re a farmer and may have heard of the Natural Resources Conservation Service, we encourage you to join us to learn about the latest, greatest treatments for healing the land.
During the month of November, the Natural Resources Conservation Service Land Doctors – Conservationists – are inviting new patients to come and hear how we can help people using the land see signs that the land needs help. We will show how together we can treat the land to make it healthier so it can grow more food. We’ll also talk about ways to pay for these treatments, using our “Conservation Programs.” A meeting will be held in Celina on November 21, 2011 from 6:00 – 7:00 pm in the large first-floor conference room of the Central Services Building (use the Sugar Street entrance). Please join us for an informative hour!
CELINA POLICE AND DOGS CHECK LOCKERS AND VEHICLES
The Celina Police Department teamed up with Celina City Schools to emphasize their determination to keep drugs from becoming an issue in our local schools. Members of the regional police canine training group conducted training exercises at Celina City Schools this morning at 7:45AM. Canines checked the lockers and vehicles at Celina Senior High School, the Celina Education Complex, and Celina Middle School. As is normally the case the dogs alerted at a handful of lockers that were checked, but revealed no drugs. These cases are the result of residual odors that can be absorbed by the clothing when it is worn in the proximity of drugs, such as marijuana smoke. These residual odors are often detectable by humans as well as canines.
One follow-up investigation at Celina Senior High School did lead to a baggie of marijuana being found in a student locker. That item was seized by school officials and turned over to the Celina Police Department. The student involved, a 15-year old female, will be charged with a misdemeanor for possession of marijuana along with facing formal action for violating school rules.
The Celina Police Department plans on continuing its partnership with the Celina City Schools to insure that local students have a drug free environment. Along with canine sweeps, the department with work with the school system to search for new and innovative techniques to combat the infiltration of drugs into local schools. The Celina Police Department was assisted by canine officers from Sidney Police Department, Waynesfield Police Department, Allen County Sheriff’s Office, Auglaize County Sheriff’s Office and the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office. All of these agencies are members of the regional training team and train together, with their canine units, on a regular basis.
Coldwater Machine Donates to WOEF Scholarship Program
Four engineering scholarships valuing $3,000 each available
CELINA, Ohio – Wright State University –
Lake Campus is pleased to announce that Coldwater Machine Company will be
donating $12,000 annually to the Western Ohio Educational Foundation (WOEF)
Scholarship Fund. The donation will be separated into $3,000 scholarships, with
one scholarship available for a 2012 Auglaize, Darke or Mercer County high
school graduate pursing a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering. The other
three scholarships will also be available for one sophomore, one junior and one
senior at the Lake Campus. The recipients must have and must maintain a
cumulative GPA of 2.8 or higher and enroll in twelve or more credit hours each
semester.
Please visit www.wright.edu/lake/prospective/scholarships.html
for scholarship requirements and the application packet for the 2012-2013
academic year.
PHOTO IDENTIFICATIONS:
Jerry Meyer, President of Coldwater Machine, is
shown signing the agreement to donate to the WOEF Fund. Alongside him is Tom
Knapke, WOEF Development Officer. Standing are Dr. P. Ruby Mawasha,
Director of Engineering at the Lake Campus, and Julie Miller, Director of the
Business Enterprise Center.
SECTION OF WABASH ROAD TO BE CLOSED
The Mercer County Engineer, Jim Wiechart, is planning to close Wabash Road between Menchhofer Road and St. Anthony Road in Washington Township for a culvert replacement. This road will be closed tentatively on November 14, 2011 and is scheduled to reopen in approximately one week, depending on the weather conditions.
Any additional questions, contact the Mercer County Engineer's Office at 419-586-7759.
Parkway FBLA Attends National Fall Leadership Conference
Members of the Parkway FBLA attended the Nation Fall Leadership Conference in Philadelphia, PA. The conference was held November 4-6 at the Marriott Downtown Philadelphia. Members attending were Brooke Boznango, Kylie Snyder, Courtney Barker, and Mackenzie Beery. The students participated in workshops focused on dressing for success, applying for college and scholarships, leading your peers, and how to stay focused in a multimedia world. Member Brooke Boznango said, “This was a great experience and will help me with my future plans.” The Parkway FBLA would like to thank the parents for their support in attending the conference.
SPECIAL NEWS RELEASE
RIBBON CUTTING LAKE CAMPUS HOUSING
OCTOBER 7, 2011
SPECIAL NEW RELEASE
AUGAIZE COUNTY UNITED WAY 2011 CAMPAIGN
MARTIN DODRILL, CINDY GAERKE, RAND FISHER
STEVE WALTER, BOARD PRESIDENT
RAND FISHER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
REX KATTERHEINRICH, CAMPAIGN CHAIRMAN 2011-2012
TOP 2010 CAMPAIGNS
TOP SCHOOL CAMPAIGN NEW KNOXVILLE
TOP SERVICE MIDWEST ELECTRIC
TOP MUNICIPAL WAPAKONETA
TOP MANUFACTURING SETEX AND AAP
TOP AUGLAIZE COUNTY PRECISION STRIP
(PHOTOS NOT NECESSARILY IN ORDER)
DAY OF CARE DANNON COMPANY
2011 PACESETTER WAPAKONETA CITY SCHOOLS
2011 PACESETTER GRAND LAKE HEALTH SYSTEM
NEWS UPDATE FOR OCTOBER 2, 2011
Fort Recovery State Museum
Newsletter, October 2011
Sunday, October 2 12:00-4:00 - Third Annual Archaeology Family Fun Fest
DO- Lots of things – Mock Dig, Hieroglyphics Cave, hand pump lithic drill, clay cord making, touch and feel artifacts, face painting, feather hair braiding, S’Mores Making, atlatl throw
Watch – Flintknapper Chris Miller make authentic arrowheads! Steve Ross make and throw Atlatls! Chris Ewry spin yarn! Mike Ewry make/brew soap! Pat Eischen Meier recount her days living in this/HER Eischen log home! Jack Hemmelgarn demonstrate old tools in tool cabin!
Hear
1:00 – Ken Soward – History Teacher/Artifact Collector/Presenter “Greenville Treaty Line-Fort Loramie”
2:00 – Bill Pickard – OHS Archaeologist/Writer/Presenter – “Ohio Mounds & Earthworks – The Last 200 Years”
3:00 – Ball State University Applied Archaeology Laboratory Director (Chris Keller) & Interns
“Sharing Discoveries, Secrets and Battle/Fort-Artifacts” All Results from the NPS American Battlefield Protection Program Grant – the Summer Archaeology Work at Fort Recovery!
See – Lots and lots of collectors’ displays of prehistoric and historic artifacts!
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One –of- a -Kind Auction - Jungle Fever! - Enjoy the Food – Décor – Prizes!
Do you have your ticket for this auction – October 16? Festivities start at 5:00. Wow what a collection of very special items on the Live Auction, the Silent Auction and the Raffle!
Of Special Interest to YOU patrons and History Buffs! You could be the ONE! VIP Winkler Weekend Package!
One item that only ever can be described as ONE of a kind is the VIP Winkler Weekend Package. The purchaser of this package will not only get the #1 signed copy of John Winkler’s Book – Wabash 1791: he/she will also be the proud – one and only – owner of the Three Original Watercolors that are double-page spreads in the soon-to-be-released book.
Peter Dennis the artist in England who painted the water-color scenes for the book has given the actual paintings to us to be auctioned off for the benefit of the museum. The ticketed price for each painting is $500. What a treasure for a lifetime the purchaser of this package will receive. In addition the successful top bidder will be recognized throughout the weekend as a VIP at all of the Winkler functions. That VIP could be YOU! If you can’t be there, leave a bid with Auctioneer Ken Lamm – 419-375-4170
And MORE fantastic Auction Items!
There are 33 Live Auction Items including vacation destinations, paintings, private suite seats (8) to Eldora Speedway’s Prelude to the Dream Race, special guns, St. Anthony dinner and show – table for 8, handcrafted Victorian doll house and barn, Columbus Zoo admission (8) and behind the scenes tour, electric oak fireplace, OSU football tickets and so many more unique live auction items. In addition there are over 60 silent auction items.
Also note that Jones Jewelers of Celina have donated a .43 karat diamond ring. Tickets are being sold at the three fort Recovery Banks for the ring and for the auction festivities. Or check with any Historical Society member for tickets. You do not need to be present to win the ring.
Prices for tickets are: Auction Night = $10, Ring Chance=$5.00.
Do come and enjoy this evening and support the museum at the same time!
Check out the museum website for the complete list of One-of-a-Kind Auction Items
Winkler Weekend – November 5 and 6
A number of events are scheduled for the first weekend in November to celebrate the release of John Winkler’s book – Wabash1791. It will be released in Fort Recovery on the 220th anniversary of that famous US Army disaster under Arthur St. Clair (or, depending on your point of view - the fantastic Native American victory under Little Turtle and Blue Jacket!) The book release here is 3 weeks before the national release. What an honor for Fort Recovery!
Among the events scheduled: A teacher in-service on Saturday 9:00-2:00; a private reception at the museum on Saturday evening; a by-invitation battlefield walking tour Sunday; and then two speaking presentations for the public on Sunday, the first at 3:00 and the second at 4:00.
If you are a patron of the museum, you will soon receive a letter from Osprey Press inviting you to the wine and cheese reception which will be held on Saturday Nov.5. Your letter will contain the details. If you are a patron and have not received your invitation by October 10, please call 419-375-4384 or email: fortrecoverystatemuseum@yahoo.com.
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Tours - Completed and Coming
Mercer County Leadership Group (Donna Grube/Patti Stahl) - September 22
Veterans’ Reunion Group (arranged by Sandy Overman - September 24
Celina Fourth Grade (ap. 208 students) - October 5, October11, October 13
Fort Recovery Industries Leadership Group - October 7
Coldwater Boy Scouts (Trish Ontrop) - October 10
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Post Ironstrack
Wow, anyone who was here for Miami Indian Native, George Ironstrack’s presentation on September 11 will attest to the fact that no one twitched in his chair or fiddled with his smart phone. What rapt attention was paid as George explained so many unknown facts about the Indian culture and the events that took place in this area. If you missed this talk, you missed a great one! I have no doubt; Ironstrack left the standing-room-only crowd changed forever. He touched our hearts as well as our minds.
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“Mad” Anthony Wayne
Visitors often ask, “How did Wayne get the moniker “Mad?” During the Revolutionary War British troops were garrisoned in the fort of Stony Point – located in New York across the Hudson River from West Point. Wayne took on the task of capturing this “fort.” General Washington gave Wayne instructions, along with permission to modify the plan as necessary. This was an unusual act for Washington, and indicates the high opinion he had of Wayne's tactical abilities.
The assault would be difficult if not impossible. It would be carried out in the dead of night, called for the men to scale the steep, rocky sides of Stony Point, and required surprise. To accomplish this last element, Washington ordered that the men carry unloaded muskets and attack using only bayonets in order to prevent a musket blast from alerting British sentries.
The Corps began arriving at 8 p.m. at the Springsteel farm, a mile and a half (2 km) west of the fortifications, and by 10 p.m. had been formed in the attack columns. The men were given a rum ration and their orders. They were also given pieces of white paper to pin to their hats in order to help them tell each other from the British in the darkness. The columns then moved out at 11:30 p.m. to their jump-off points, diverging immediately, to begin the assault at midnight. As the men entered the British works they called out, "The fort's our own!" – the prearranged watchword to distinguish friend from foe. The action lasted 25 minutes and was over by 1 a.m., and proved to be the major engagement of Washington's army in 1779.
Before dawn, Wayne sent a brief dispatch telling Washington, "The fort and garrison, with Col. Johnson, are ours. The men behaved like men determined to be free." The next day, Washington rode into the works to inspect the battlefield and congratulate the troops. For his exploits, Wayne was awarded a medal by Congress, one of the few issued during the revolution, and whenever mention was made of Wayne’s exploits in capturing Stony Point – observers would say, “Only a madman would try something like that,” thus MAD Anthony Wayne!
See you Sunday at the Family Fun Fest? See you at the Auction on the 16th? Happy History, nk
Winkler Weekend – November 5 and 6
A number of events are scheduled for the first weekend in November to celebrate the release of John Winkler’s book – Wabash1791. It will be released in Fort Recovery on the 220th anniversary of that famous US Army disaster under Arthur St. Clair (or, depending on your point of view - the fantastic Native American victory under Little Turtle and Blue Jacket!) The book release here is 3 weeks before the national release. What an honor for Fort Recovery!
Among the events scheduled: A teacher in-service on Saturday 9:00-2:00; a private reception at the museum on Saturday evening; a by-invitation battlefield walking tour Sunday; and then two speaking presentations for the public on Sunday, the first at 3:00 and the second at 4:00.
If you are a patron of the museum, you will soon receive a letter from Osprey Press inviting you to the wine and cheese reception which will be held on Saturday Nov.5. Your letter will contain the details. If you are a patron and have not received your invitation by October 10, please call 419-375-4384 or email: fortrecoverystatemuseum@yahoo.com.
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Tours - Completed and Coming
Mercer County Leadership Group (Donna Grube/Patti Stahl) - September 22
Veterans’ Reunion Group (arranged by Sandy Overman - September 24
Celina Fourth Grade (ap. 208 students) - October 5, October11, October 13
Fort Recovery Industries Leadership Group - October 7
Coldwater Boy Scouts (Trish Ontrop) - October 10
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Post Ironstrack
Wow, anyone who was here for Miami Indian Native, George Ironstrack’s presentation on September 11 will attest to the fact that no one twitched in his chair or fiddled with his smart phone. What rapt attention was paid as George explained so many unknown facts about the Indian culture and the events that took place in this area. If you missed this talk, you missed a great one! I have no doubt; Ironstrack left the standing-room-only crowd changed forever. He touched our hearts as well as our minds.
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“Mad” Anthony Wayne
Visitors often ask, “How did Wayne get the moniker “Mad?” During the Revolutionary War British troops were garrisoned in the fort of Stony Point – located in New York across the Hudson River from West Point. Wayne took on the task of capturing this “fort.” General Washington gave Wayne instructions, along with permission to modify the plan as necessary. This was an unusual act for Washington, and indicates the high opinion he had of Wayne's tactical abilities.
The assault would be difficult if not impossible. It would be carried out in the dead of night, called for the men to scale the steep, rocky sides of Stony Point, and required surprise. To accomplish this last element, Washington ordered that the men carry unloaded muskets and attack using only bayonets in order to prevent a musket blast from alerting British sentries.
The Corps began arriving at 8 p.m. at the Springsteel farm, a mile and a half (2 km) west of the fortifications, and by 10 p.m. had been formed in the attack columns. The men were given a rum ration and their orders. They were also given pieces of white paper to pin to their hats in order to help them tell each other from the British in the darkness. The columns then moved out at 11:30 p.m. to their jump-off points, diverging immediately, to begin the assault at midnight. As the men entered the British works they called out, "The fort's our own!" – the prearranged watchword to distinguish friend from foe. The action lasted 25 minutes and was over by 1 a.m., and proved to be the major engagement of Washington's army in 1779.
Before dawn, Wayne sent a brief dispatch telling Washington, "The fort and garrison, with Col. Johnson, are ours. The men behaved like men determined to be free." The next day, Washington rode into the works to inspect the battlefield and congratulate the troops. For his exploits, Wayne was awarded a medal by Congress, one of the few issued during the revolution, and whenever mention was made of Wayne’s exploits in capturing Stony Point – observers would say, “Only a madman would try something like that,” thus MAD Anthony Wayne!
See you Sunday at the Family Fun Fest? See you at the Auction on the 16th? Happy History, nk
SPECIAL NEWS RELEASE
JIM ZEHRINGER SIGNS LIVESTOCK CARE STANDARDS
SEPTEMBER 29, 2011
FORT RECOVERY, OHIO
JIM ZEHRINGER, DIRECTOR OHIO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
JIM ZEHRINGER SIGNS LIVESTOCK CARE STANDARDS
BOARD LOOKS ON AS JIM ZEHRINGER SIGNS STANDARDS
JEFF HOBBS, FORT RECOVERY HIGH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL PRESENTS SHIRT TO JIM ZEHRINGER
FORT RECOVERY FFA TREASURER NATALIE LENNARTZ
DR. TONY FORSHEY, VICE CHAIRMAN OF BOARD
PINS USED TO SIGN DOCUMENT
NEWS UPDATE FOR SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
MENDED HEARTS MEETING
Meeting Hearts meeting onTuesday, September 27 at 7 p.m. at room #2 Mercer Health. Susan Miller, RN, BSN, Director of Surgical Nursing, Beatrice Program Coordinator will speak about the Mercer Health Weight Loss Surgery Options.
Family and friends are welcome. Refreshments will be served. This group meets the last Tuesday of every other month September through May. If you have any questions, call 419-678-5180.
FLU SHOTS
Mercer County/Celina City Health Department will hold a Drive Thur Flu Clinic at the Mercer County Fair Grounds Tuesday, October 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesday, October 18 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Bring driver’s license, medicare/Medicaid and all other insurance cards.
Flu shots $10.50 for 6 months-18 years; $25 for 19 years and older; flu mist, $10.50 for 2-18 years; flu mist, $30 for 19-49 years.
EAGLE LADY TO SPEAK
Eagle Lady Jill Bowers will speak at the Tri-Moraine Audubon Society on Tuesday, October 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room of OSU-Lima’s Visitor and Student Service Center, 3900 Campus Drive. Take the Mumaugh Road entrance to the OSU campus. It’s the first building to your left. The program is free and open to the public. Topic will be “Back from the Brink: Bald Eagles Soar over Mercer County.”
Jill Bowers, the Eagle Lady, who is from St. Marys monitors these magnificent birds as a volunteer for the Division of Wildlife. The volunteer season begins in late Januaryand continues through early July or until the eagles have fledged. The nests are viewed from a distance of a quarter of a mile utilizing binocularsand a spoting scope. Reports are compiled and forwarded to Crane Creek Research Station in Oak Harbor. Her illustrated talk will focue on the history of the Bald Eagle as observed by Jill. She will have some great stories to share.
FIELD TRIP TO VAN WERT RECYCLING CENTER
The Tri-Moraine Audubon Society will take a field trip on Saturday, October 15 to the Van Wert Recycling Center located on the NW corner of US 30 and SR 127. George Brake, Director of the Center will be the guide. Every recycling center is different. This center accepts a broad range of materials in two streams, wood fiber stream and co-mingled stream. The center operates a free-book exchange, accepts all plastic containers numbers 1 though 7, empty aerosol cans, even plastic furniture.
A car pool will leave at 9 a.m. from the Eastgate Parking lot behind Wendy’s on SR 309. Wear old clothes. If you plan to join us or prefer to meet the group there, ccontact Eric Broughton at 419-999-1987 or brought@who.it.com An attendance count is requested to facilitate participation.
St Teresa Catholic Church
Chili, crafts
‘N More
Chili supper and Craft Fair
Friday, Nov. 4, 2011
Craft Show 2-7pm
Chili Supper 3-7:30pm
Event will be located @
Rockford Community Building, Shane’s Park, Rockford, Ohio
Menu includes: Chili, Vegetable Soup and Sandwiches
Dine In or Carry Out,
Drive thru available
Free will donation
Proceeds benefit the Angel Tree Project & the Parkway Ministerial Association & 75th Anniversary Celebration
Raffle Drawing will also be held and the proceeds will benefit Religious Education Fund
Southwestern Auglaize County 22 South Water St. New Bremen, OH 45869
Chamber of Commerce 419-629-0313 info@auglaize.org
PRESS RELEASE
September 19, 2011
New Bremen Seniors hold anniversary meeting
(New Bremen)
The New Bremen Senior Citizens will host their anniversary and membership meeting on Wednesday, September 28, 2011, starting at 6:00 pm. The event will be held at the center at 700 E. Monroe St., New Bremen. All members and anyone interested is joining is invited to attend.
This will be a covered dish dinner with members bringing their favorite dish. Chicken will be provided by the organization. Entertainment by "The Brian Brenner Show" will follow the meal. Drawing for an attendance prize and bingo will conclude the evening. Susan Wolters will accept the annual dues of $10 at the meeting.
A reminder to all card players: the Dessert Card Party will be held on October 20, 2011, starting at 7:00 pm. Call Yolanda Schmiesing at 419-629-2029 to reserve your table for your group.
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS EXPO
Thursday, October 13th will find the Galleria in Celina buzzing with area businesses sharing ideas, networking and meeting new prospects. This year’s 2nd Annual Expo includes sponsorship from Chambers of Commerce in St. Marys, Southwestern Auglaize County, Celina-Mercer County, Ft. Recovery and St. Henry. This joint effort provides opportunities for greater reach to area businesses and markets. Chamber member businesses may exhibit for free and others may exhibit for a fee.
You’ll Get….
o B2B Speed Networking
o Panel Discussion on Social Media in the Workplace
o Panel Discussion on Connecting our Workforce with Education & Manufacturing
o Guest Speaker, Robin Elston
o plenty of face time to meet new prospects
But wait – there’s more!
Morning sessions are for registered exhibitors and will provide time to network with, and learn about, other vendors. Our “Social Media in the Workplace” panel discussion will cover concerns regarding establishing corporate policies and best practices. Do you allow social media use on company time? In what capacity? What security risks must be considered? How do you educate staff and enforce policies?
Doors are open to the general business community from 2:00 – 6:00 pm, and gives vendors time to shine. Share your story and how you can help serve the needs of area businesses.
Our second panel discussion “Let’s Get Working” will cover connecting our workforce with the education and manufacturing sectors. The timely topic provides insight for all.
We’ll cap the day off with a keynote from Robin Elston, President and Founder of Elston Consulting. Robin will guide us in “How to Stay Positive When the Economy Isn’t”.
This Year’s Expo Provides
o Convenient & affordable way to showcase your business
o Generate leads more effectively than cold calling
o Support your local business community
o See a return on your investment
o Area prospects are waiting for you
For
more information or to register as a vendor, call the Celina Mercer County
Chamber
of Commerce at 419 586-2219.
2011 United Way of Auglaize County Campaign Kickoff Dinner
When:
October 6, 2011
Where:
Easy Campground Banquette Hall
14338 Townline Kossuth Road
St. Marys, OH 45885
Details:
Join us as we celebrate last year's success, announce the results of two Pace Setter Campaigns and debut The 2011 United Way of Auglaize County Campaign Video. We will also be presenting awards to the companies with the most successful campaigns in each industry. The cost for the evening is $10.00 per person which covers the cost to The United Way for dinner. Doors will open at 6:00; dinner will be served at 6:30.
Midwest Electric hires Terri Gerlach as human resource coordinator
Terri Gerlach has been named human resource coordinator at Midwest Electric. Gerlach, of Sidney, will administer all human resource functions, including: maintain personnel, medical, employment, benefits and other records; act as the cooperative’s privacy officer relative to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); administer the cooperative’s wage and salary plan as well as benefits programs; administer workers’ compensation issues; administer the cooperative’s drug and alcohol testing program; coordinate the record retention program; and maintain compliance with various state and federal employment agencies.
Gerlach achieved certification in human resource management through Edison State College in Piqua. She has 20 years of human resource experience, including positions with Hartzell Industries, of Piqua, and Gates Formed Fibre, of Sidney.
Based in St. Marys, Midwest Electric is the customer-owned electric cooperative for 11,000 homes, farms and businesses in rural west central Ohio.
SPECIAL NEWS RELEASE
NOBLE TOWNSHIP 175TH ANNIVERSARY
SEPTEMBER 24, 2011
STEVE SCHAMP, VICKI NEDDERMAN, GREG LEFFEL
STEVE SCHAMP, GREG LEFFEL. VICKI NEDDERMAN
NEWS UPDATE FOR SEPTEMBER 19, 2011
Parkway FFA Student Selling Mums
Kylie Snyder, a junior at Parkway High School, is selling mums this fall, for the second year in a row, to help earn her State FFA Degree. Throughout this past summer, she raised around 450 Belgium and Yoder mums with the help of her family, and her FFA advisor Alan Post. Kylie spent the summer watering and fertilizing her mums, and cutting weeds out.
She is offering many colors this year there are multiple colors of red, orange, pink, purple, yellow and white. The cost of an 8” pot is $5.00, while the cost of a 12” pot is $10.00. Also, this year Kylie is selling hanging pots for $13.00, and Big decorative pots for $15.00 to $20.00.
For those who are interested, Kylie can be reached at home at 419-795-4228 or at 419-953-4199. She also will be selling the mums on the weekends in the Rockford, Mendon, Celina and Van Wert areas.
CELINA FRESHMAN SCHOLARS
Pictured above are Celina High School's Freshman Scholars. These current sophomores
were ranked as the top ten students in their class at the end of the third trimester of the
2010-2011 school year.
The Freshman Scholars program was started to encourage students
to set high academic standards at the beginning of their high school careers.
Celina High Academic and Motivational Promoters (CHAMP) recognized them with letters of
commendation and gift cards to CJ's Highmarks, donated by JT Irmscher, General Manager.
Their names will also appear in the academic honors display case at the high school.
CHAMP is a non-profit parent group that was organized in 1993. They strive to reach all students
by offering incentives and recognizing exceptional effort and accomplishment in academic and
personal endeavors.
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Recently named members of Celina High School 's Freshman Scholars program are:
Front row, JT Irmscher, CJ's Highmarks, Tyus Temple, Blaze Weiler, Emily Dorsten, Kara
Birkmeyer, and Camille Smith.
Back Row, Cole Mertz, Alex Seibel, Michaela Wenning, Aaron Seibel, Cole Flaute, Jack
Hinders and Jason Leubke, Celina High School principal.
Pictured above are Celina High School's Freshman Scholars. These current sophomores
were ranked as the top ten students in their class at the end of the third trimester of the
2010-2011 school year.
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NIGHT HIKE
Franklin Township Natural Recreation Trail P.O. Box 90 Montezuma, OH 45866 419-268-2139 A membership showing your commitment to a healthy outdoors. To become a member see below. Tax deductible donations for trail upkeep and expansion can be made to the GREENSPACE FUND through the Mercer County Civic Foundation. For more info call 419-268-2139 or email franklinclerk@bright.net Press Release ~ September 12, 2011
Have you been to the Gilliland Nature Sanctuary in Franklin Township? The Franklin Township Green space Committee invites you to join Naturalist Tom Bain and several of his peers on a night hike through the Sanctuary, on October 22, 2011, registration starting at 6:30 PM. As you register you will head out onto the trail. Registration will close at 7:30 PM. Parking and registration will be at South Shore Sportsman’s Club, 5380 Club Island Road, Celina, OH 45822. Following the hike there will be a bonfire with refreshments at the Club. Dress for the weather, this is a free public rain or shine event!
Enjoy the experience of a twilight guided tour through an 80 acre prairie grass and wooded wildlife sanctuary. Throughout the trail there will be stations with naturalists providing information on the area. This group is organized by Naturalist Tom Bain, who facilitated the event in 2010. He has more than 30 years natural history experience ranging from banding Peregrine Falcons on cliffs in Greenland in the early 1980’s to doing ice dynamics research at South Pole Station Antarctica. On this tour Bain will include owl calls, astronomy and more! Bain has a degree in geology and minor in zoology. He currently serves as Bird Conservation Chair for the Ohio Ornithological Society. He is a professional and volunteer guide for birding and natural history. He works in natural area restorations and ecological surveying. Bain ensures that nighttime is the right time for a new view of nature.
For more information contact: Franklin Township, 419-268-2139 or email franklinclerk@bright.net.
For those not sure about a night hike, watch the newspaper and bulletin boards for future walks and talks along the Franklin Township Trail. The committee will be planning more events throughout the coming seasons. If you have recommendations or requests, please feel free to contact the Franklin Township Green space Committee, 419-268-2139. Committee members are: Gary Steinbrunner, Susan Gilliland, Jim Tesno, Sandy and Steve Dorsten, Sandy Armour, Laura and Matt Walker, Kip Wright, Ron Puthoff, Tim Homan and Ruth Dorsten.
Subject:
Upcoming Events
The watershed project promotes and supports many different conservation related activities.
Attached you will find flyers for the following events:
Public Advisory Board for the watershed project – 8PM with Ag Solutions tonight Monday, September 12, 2011 – Chickasaw
NEW BREMEN AND MARION LOCAL BANDS PERFORM
Attached is photo of the patriotic half time performance of the Marion Local
High School Band and the New Bremen High School Band performed during Friday
night's football game. The flag presentation was facilitated by The Boy
Scouts of Marion Local and New Bremen, the New Bremen Girl Scouts, and the
color guards of both marching bands. Photography by Gregory Garman
Photography.
Linda Kuenning
SPECIAL NEWS RELEASE
SEPTEMBER 28, 2011
Grand Lake St. Marys Alum Treatment Exceeds Expectations
A state-sponsored alum treatment at Grand Lake St. Marys in June successfully reduced the intensity of harmful algal blooms in the lake this summer, according to a recent report by a U.S. EPA environmental consultant, Tetra Tech, Inc.
"I think we may have prevented a recurrence of the severe and damaging bloom of 2010 by reducing the phosphorus readily available to the cyanobacteria," said Tetra Tech’s Dr. Harry Gibbons, author of the report. "This was like a multilayer cake and the alum prevented the frosting from being put on this year."
The report revealed that the alum treatment exceeded expectations by reducing phosphorous levels in the center of the lake by 56 percent. A 50 percent reduction was the target for the partial treatment of the middle 4,000 acres of Grand Lake St. Marys.
The report also provides encouraging data for areas of the 13,000 acre lake not directly treated by alum this summer. Phosphorus levels decreased between 20 and 30 percent throughout the lake once the alum treatment was complete.
"These are positive results that exceeded our expectations," Gibbons said.
The alum treatment also had a direct effect on water quality which improved recreational opportunities at Grand Lake St. Marys this year. Last year, events at the lake had to be cancelled due to poor lake water quality and toxic conditions.
The State of Ohio made Grand Lake St. Marys a priority in January when directors from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency, the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) and the Ohio Department of Agriculture all visited the lake the first week of Ohio Governor John Kasich’s administration.
"The previous summer’s bloom at the lake negatively impacted the regional economy of Grand Lake St. Marys," said Ohio EPA Director Scott Nally. "Governor Kasich committed from the outset to having his cabinet work closely with the local community in developing an action plan to tackle this issue. The alum treatment was one of the tools we used and it clearly improved the water quality at the lake."
Since early spring, ODNR’s dredging efforts have resulted in the removal of 210,000 cubic yards of sediment from the lake. Additionally, the department has taken out more than 13 tons of rough fish (carp, gizzard shad and sucker fish). The dredging and rough fish removal activities will continue as long as weather conditions permit.
This year a farmer-led group, Ag Solutions, started meeting in the watershed to encourage good management practices that reduce phosphorus impact. Currently more than 68 percent of the cropland in the Grand Lake St. Marys watershed is being managed under a comprehensive nutrient management plan.
"Alum treatments, designated as short-term solutions, have assisted us in maintaining recreational lake activities this summer," said Dr. Tom Knapke, Grand Lake St. Marys Restoration Commission. "The commission's goal is to eliminate the need for future water advisories and restore the current and future health of Grand Lake.
Additional feedback is now being generated that will continue to guide our approach and remediation activities for 2012."
Tetra Tech is a consultant hired by U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for the State of Ohio. The company provides consulting, engineering and technical services for water and other environmental resources.
NEWS UPDATE FOR SEPTEMBER 26, 2011
MENDED HEARTS MEETING
Meeting Hearts met onTuesday, September 27 at 7 p.m. at room #2 Mercer Health. Susan Miller, RN, BSN, Director of Surgical Nursing, Beatrice Program Coordinator spoke about the Mercer Health Weight Loss Surgery Options.
Family and friends are welcome. Refreshments will be served. This group meets the last Tuesday of every other month September through May. If you have any questions, call 419-678-5180.
FLU SHOTS
Mercer County/Celina City Health Department will hold a Drive Thur Flu Clinic at the Mercer County Fair Grounds Tuesday, October 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Tuesday, October 18 from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. Bring driver’s license, medicare/Medicaid and all other insurance cards.
Flu shots $10.50 for 6 months-18 years; $25 for 19 years and older; flu mist, $10.50 for 2-18 years; flu mist, $30 for 19-49 years.
EAGLE LADY TO SPEAK
Eagle Lady Jill Bowers will speak at the Tri-Moraine Audubon Society on Tuesday, October 4 at 7:30 p.m. in the meeting room of OSU-Lima’s Visitor and Student Service Center, 3900 Campus Drive. Take the Mumaugh Road entrance to the OSU campus. It’s the first building to your left. The program is free and open to the public. Topic will be “Back from the Brink: Bald Eagles Soar over Mercer County.”
Jill Bowers, the Eagle Lady, who is from St. Marys monitors these magnificent birds as a volunteer for the Division of Wildlife. The volunteer season begins in late Januaryand continues through early July or until the eagles have fledged. The nests are viewed from a distance of a quarter of a mile utilizing binocularsand a spoting scope. Reports are compiled and forwarded to Crane Creek Research Station in Oak Harbor. Her illustrated talk will focue on the history of the Bald Eagle as observed by Jill. She will have some great stories to share.
FIELD TRIP TO VAN WERT RECYCLINING CENTER
The Tri-Moraine Audubon Society will take a field trip on Saturday, October 15 to the Van Wert Recycling Center located on the NW corner of US 30 and SR 127. George Brake, Director of the Center will be the guide. Every recycling center is different. This center accepts a broad range of materials in two streams, wood fiber stream and co-mingled stream. The center operates a free-book exchange, accepts all plastic containers numbers 1 though 7, empty aerosol cans, even plastic furniture.
A car pool will leave at 9 a.m. from the Eastgate Parking lot behind Wendy’s on SR 309. Wear old clothes. If you plan to join us or prefer to meet the group there, ccontact Eric Broughton at 419-999-1987 or brought@who.it.com An attendance count is requested to facilitate participation.
St Teresa Catholic Church
Chili, crafts
‘N More
Chili supper and Craft Fair
Friday, Nov. 4, 2011
Craft Show 2-7pm
Chili Supper 3-7:30pm
Event will be located @
Rockford Community Building, Shane’s Park, Rockford, Ohio
Menu includes: Chili, Vegetable Soup and Sandwiches
Dine In or Carry Out,
Drive thru available
Free will donation
Proceeds benefit the Angel Tree Project & the Parkway Ministerial Association & 75th Anniversary Celebration
Raffle Drawing will also be held and the proceeds will benefit Religious Education Fund
Southwestern Auglaize County 22 South Water St. New Bremen, OH 45869
Chamber of Commerce 419-629-0313 info@auglaize.org
PRESS RELEASE
September 19, 2011
New Bremen Seniors hold anniversary meeting
(New Bremen)
The New Bremen Senior Citizens will host their anniversary and membership meeting on Wednesday, September 28, 2011, starting at 6:00 pm. The event will be held at the center at 700 E. Monroe St., New Bremen. All members and anyone interested is joining is invited to attend.
This will be a covered dish dinner with members bringing their favorite dish. Chicken will be provided by the organization. Entertainment by "The Brian Brenner Show" will follow the meal. Drawing for an attendance prize and bingo will conclude the evening. Susan Wolters will accept the annual dues of $10 at the meeting.
A reminder to all card players: the Dessert Card Party will be held on October 20, 2011, starting at 7:00 pm. Call Yolanda Schmiesing at 419-629-2029 to reserve your table for your group.
BUSINESS TO BUSINESS EXPO
Thursday, October 13th will find the Galleria in Celina buzzing with area businesses sharing ideas, networking and meeting new prospects. This year’s 2nd Annual Expo includes sponsorship from Chambers of Commerce in St. Marys, Southwestern Auglaize County, Celina-Mercer County, Ft. Recovery and St. Henry. This joint effort provides opportunities for greater reach to area businesses and markets. Chamber member businesses may exhibit for free and others may exhibit for a fee.
You’ll Get….
o B2B Speed Networking
o Panel Discussion on Social Media in the Workplace
o Panel Discussion on Connecting our Workforce with Education & Manufacturing
o Guest Speaker, Robin Elston
o plenty of face time to meet new prospects
But wait – there’s more!
Morning sessions are for registered exhibitors and will provide time to network with, and learn about, other vendors. Our “Social Media in the Workplace” panel discussion will cover concerns regarding establishing corporate policies and best practices. Do you allow social media use on company time? In what capacity? What security risks must be considered? How do you educate staff and enforce policies?
Doors are open to the general business community from 2:00 – 6:00 pm, and gives vendors time to shine. Share your story and how you can help serve the needs of area businesses.
Our second panel discussion “Let’s Get Working” will cover connecting our workforce with the education and manufacturing sectors. The timely topic provides insight for all.
We’ll cap the day off with a keynote from Robin Elston, President and Founder of Elston Consulting. Robin will guide us in “How to Stay Positive When the Economy Isn’t”.
This Year’s Expo Provides
o Convenient & affordable way to showcase your business
o Generate leads more effectively than cold calling
o Support your local business community
o See a return on your investment
o Area prospects are waiting for you
For
more information or to register as a vendor, call the Celina Mercer County
Chamber
of Commerce at 419 586-2219.
2011 United Way of Auglaize County Campaign Kickoff Dinner
When:
October 6, 2011
Where:
Easy Campground Banquette Hall
14338 Townline Kossuth Road
St. Marys, OH 45885
Details:
Join us as we celebrate last year's success, announce the results of two Pace Setter Campaigns and debut The 2011 United Way of Auglaize County Campaign Video. We will also be presenting awards to the companies with the most successful campaigns in each industry. The cost for the evening is $10.00 per person which covers the cost to The United Way for dinner. Doors will open at 6:00; dinner will be served at 6:30.
Midwest Electric hires Terri Gerlach as human resource coordinator
Terri Gerlach has been named human resource coordinator at Midwest Electric. Gerlach, of Sidney, will administer all human resource functions, including: maintain personnel, medical, employment, benefits and other records; act as the cooperative’s privacy officer relative to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA); administer the cooperative’s wage and salary plan as well as benefits programs; administer workers’ compensation issues; administer the cooperative’s drug and alcohol testing program; coordinate the record retention program; and maintain compliance with various state and federal employment agencies.
Gerlach achieved certification in human resource management through Edison State College in Piqua. She has 20 years of human resource experience, including positions with Hartzell Industries, of Piqua, and Gates Formed Fibre, of Sidney.
Based in St. Marys, Midwest Electric is the customer-owned electric cooperative for 11,000 homes, farms and businesses in rural west central Ohio.