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Celebrating the sixtieth anniversary of their ordination or profession this year are: Fr. James Bender, C.PP.S., 85, a native of Grasscreek, Ind,, who was ordained on May 18, 1952 at St. Charles Center in Carthagena, Ohio. Fr. Bender served as a missionary to Chile and Peru for many of his years as a priest After his ordination he was appointed assistant pastor at St. Agnes Church in Detroit. In 1955, he entered ministry in the C.PP.S. mission in Chile. In Chile, he served as a hospital chaplain, in parish ministry, and in the leadership of the mission. He returned to the U.S. in 1982, then became associate pastor of St. Mary Church in Garden City, Kan. He also helped with ministry to Hispanic people in Cleveland from 1983-87. In 1987, Fr. Bender traveled to the C.PP.S. mission in Peru, serving in La Oroya, high in the Andes. He retired in 2010, returning to St. Charles Center, where he now makes his home. Br. Gabriel Bridges, C.PP.S., 79, a native of Cincinnati, who was professed on July 1, 1952, at St. Charles Seminary, Carthagena, Ohio. Br. Gabriel has had a variety of ministries in his years as a brother. After his profession he was the assistant to the rector at St. Charles then was sent to Rome to assist in the C.PP.S. Generalate there. In 1959 he returned to the United States and went to work for Messenger Press, then owned by the Congregation. He later served at Brunnerdale, the Congregations high school seminary in Canton, Ohio, and at St. Charles. In 1969 he was assigned to parish ministry, and then served at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Ottawa, Ohio; and St. John the Baptist Church in Glandorf, Ohio.

Other parish ministry assignments included St. Joseph Church in East Jordan, Mich., and St. George Church in Aurora, Ill. He also ministered to young people through religious education programs at Holy Redeemer Parish in New Bremen, Ohio; St. Joseph Church in Wapakoneta, Ohio; and St. John the Baptist Church in Whiting, Ind. In 1993, Br. Gabriel was assigned to Calumet College of St. Joseph, which is sponsored by the Missionaries. In later years, he was also in ministry at the Missionaries Sorrowful Mother Shrine in Bellevue, Ohio. In 2007, he retired to St. Charles Center. Br. Daniel Eisenman, C.PP.S., 80, a native of Center Line, Mich., who was professed on Sept. 8, 1952 in Burkettsville, Ohio. Br. Daniel has devoted his life as a religious brother to the support of his Community. After his profession he was assigned to the Communitys farm in Burkettsville. He also spent 21 years running the press at the Messenger Press, which was founded by the C.PP.S. at St. Charles Center in Carthagena, Ohio. He has served in many support roles at St. Charles in the past decades. For more than 35 years he took care of the flowers at St. Charles, and performed many other outdoor tasks that helped keep the grounds beautiful. Fr. Richard Riedel, C.PP.S., 86, a native of Ellis, Kan., who was ordained on May 18, 1952 at St. Charles Center in Carthagena, Ohio. Fr. Riedel spent many years in parish ministry and in leadership roles with the Congregation. After his ordination he served at St. Cecelia Church in Detroit; St. Francis Church in St. Joseph, Mo.; Holy Trinity in

Coldwater, Ohio; and St. James the Less in Wayne, Ind.; St. Joseph, Dayton; and Our Columbus. He was appointed pastor of St. Lady of Good Counsel, Cleveland. Augustine Church in Rensselaer, Ind., in He was also an instructor at Julienne 1970, where he served for 10 years. High School in Dayton and Saint Josephs In 1980, he became pastor of St. Gaspar College in Rensselaer. He served as a Church in Rome City, Ind. He was named chaplain at Timken Mercy Hospital, pastor of Immaculate Conception Church Canton, Ohio, and St. Joseph Hospital, in Celina, Ohio, in 1982. During that Fort Wayne. He now makes his home at St. time he also served in the Congregations Charles Center. senate and was a member of its executive Fr. John Hoying, C.PP.S., 76, raised in committee and personnel director. Celina, Ohio, who was ordained on June 9, In 1988, he was named pastor of St. 1962 at St. Charles Seminary, Carthagena, Joseph Church in Dayton. He returned to Ohio. Immaculate Conception, Celina, in 1996 as Fr. Hoying spent many years in parish its senior associate pastor. He retired to St. ministry. After his ordination, Fr. Hoying Charles Center in 2010. served St. Augustine Church in Minster, Celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of Ohio; St. Joseph Church in Wapakoneta, their ordination this year are: Ohio; and St. Anthony Church in Falls Fr. George Albers, C.PP.S., 97, a Church, Va. In 1971, he was appointed native of Cincinnati, who was ordained associate pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul on June 9, 1962 at St. Charles Center in Church in Ottawa, Ohio, where he served Carthagena, Ohio. until 1977, when he was named associate Fr. Albers ministered in parishes, pastor of St. John the Baptist Church in schools and hospitals for many years. Whiting, Ind. The churches where he served include In 1980, he was named pastor of St. St. Joseph, Hamilton, Ohio; Holy Angels, Joseph Church in Star City, Ind. He also Dayton; Holy Rosary, St. Marys, Ohio; served as pastor of nearby St. Henry Sacred Heart, Sedalia, Mo.; St. Augustine, Rensselaer, Ind.; Precious Blood, Fort See MISSIONARIES, Page 16

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Carl W. Rose, 82, Celina, Ohio, died June 7, 2012 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater, OH. He was born February 26, 1930, in St. Henry, OH, to the late Roman Rose and the late Marie Leistenschneider. On October 29, 1955, he married Lucile (Krieg) Rose, who survives. Funeral mass was held Monday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, Fr. Richard Walling officiating. Burial followed at St. Anthony Cemetery. Tom F. Osterholt age 74, passed away Wednesday at his residence. He was born in Coldwater, Ohio March 10, 1938 the son of Norbert and Josephine (Niekamp) Osterholt. He was married February 5, 1959 to Emily Brookheart who survives. Funeral services were held Monday in the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church with Fr. Robert Moran presiding. Burial followed in the St. Henry Catholic Cemetery. Memorials can be made to Masses.

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Joan Grant Riley, 92, of Willshire, Ohio, died Monday, June 11, 2012, at 8:10 a.m. at the Laurels of Shane Hill, Rockford. She was born on April 13, 1920, in Van Wert, Ohio, to Harry and Laura (Kiger), Grant. On July 27, 1940, she married Eugene Riley, who preceded her in death on August 31, 2004. She had lived in the Willshire area most of her life, living previously for a brief time in Van Wert and Lima areas. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and homemaker, a member of the Willshire Union United Methodist Church, and was also affiliated with the Rockford United Methodist Church early in her marriage, and later in life, when living in Rockford. She was also a long-time member of the Order of The Eastern Star. Joan enjoyed horse races, playing bridge and other cards, reading, and for many years, vacationing in Florida during the winter months. Surviving are two sons, Mike (Janet) Riley, and Van Riley and his close friend, Julie Long, all of Rockford, and one daughter, Deatra (Doug) Evans, of Medina, Ohio. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren, two stepgrandchildren, six step-great grandchildren, and one sister, Debby Pflum of Naperville, Illinois. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 14, 2012 at 12:00 pm, noon with Pastor Chip Steffy officiating. Burial will be in Willshire Cemetery, Willshire, Ohio. Friends may call at Ketcham-Ripley Funeral Home on Thursday, from 10:00 am up until the time of the service at noon. Memorials may be directed to the Maplewood of Shanes Village Activity Fund for those in the Assisted Living Area or to State of the Heart Hospice, Coldwater, Ohio.. Condolences may be sent at ketchamripley. com.

Rose B. Seitz, age 81, formerly of Montezuma, Ohio, died on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Briarwood Village, Coldwater, Ohio. She was born June 14, 1930 in Maria Stein, Ohio to the late Henry and Agnes (Fullenkamp) Streacker. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Monday, June 11, 2012 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, Montezuma, Ohio with Fr. Rick Friebel, officiating. Burial followed in Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery, Montezuma Ohio. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com. Kenneth Dale Bellman, age 68, of Celina, Ohio passed away at home on June 9, 2012. He was born on March 17, 1944 in Coldwater, Ohio to the late Richard & Louella (Vogel) Bellman. Private family services will be held at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, with Fr. Ken Schnipke officiating. Burial will follow in St. Marys Catholic Cemetery in Celina. Lehman-Hogenkamp-Dzendzel. Funeral Home will be handling arrangements and condolences may be made at LHDfuneralhome.com. Virginia M Meyer, age 67, of Coldwater, Ohio, died on Wednesday, June 6, 2012 at Mount Carmel East Hospital, Columbus, Ohio. She was born December 23, 1944 in Celina, Ohio to the late Zeno and Julie (Reier) Brackman. Mass of Christian Burial was held on Saturday, June 9, 2012 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Coldwater, Ohio. Burial followed in St. Elizabeth Cemetery, Coldwater Ohio. Condolences may be left at hogenkampfh.com. Eugenia K. Jean Borgerding, 72, Fort Recovery, Ohio, died June 6, 2012 at Mercer County Community Hospital, Coldwater, OH. She was born April 27, 1940, in New Weston, OH, to the late Ferdinand Heuing and the late Leona Knapke. On October 25, 1961, she married Harold Hans Borgerding, who survives. Funeral Mass was this past Saturday at St. Paul Catholic Church, Sharpsburg, Ohio, Fr. Thomas Dorn officiating. Contributions can be made to the wishes of the family.

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From the Archives of the Mercer County Chronicle 10 YEARS AGO (2002) The members of The Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary parish, Cassella will dedicate the Cassella School to Oscar Eifert, longtime former teacher and spiritual leader of the community, on July 7, 2002. The Fort Recovery FFA Agricultural Engineering Team recently placed first in the state at the State FFA Convention. Team members were Matt Barman, Matt Fortkamp, Kurt Kremer, Chris Reinhard and Eric Wertzel. Ford Motor Company has donated a 1996 Mercury Villager minivan to TriStar Career Compacts automotive technology program under instructors Jim Dorsten and HarryMcPheron. 25 YEARS AGO (1987) The St. Anthony Deadbeats recently presented a check for $1,800 to the Center for Neurological Development, the proceeds of two dances sponsored by the Deadbeats The Auglaize-Mercer Counties yMCA will sponsor a 20-mile bicycle race on July 11. The race will go north and west of St. Marys and return to the beginning at the St. Marys Senior Citizens Center. 50 YEARS AGO (1962) The Lakefield Airport Authority was organized Friday with seven Trustees named ty the Mercer County Commissioners. The Trustees are: Curry Stoup, C.I. Bogert, Nathan Shimp, Rudolph Miller, L.R. Gallman, Don Luken and Walter Pierstorff. Students who plan to attend the ONU-affiliated Celina community college for the fall semester are asked to attend a general meeting at Celina High School on July 7, to take required tests and set courses. The Southwest School Board has approved the sale of construction bonds of $544,000 and 99-year leases have been approved for additions to Southwest High School, and grade schools at East building, St. Peter and Sharpsburg.

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Sunday, June 24, 2012, 1:00 4:00, the Mercer County Indian Relic Collectors will be hosting the 32nd Annual Prehistoric Artifacts Exhibit at the Mercer County Historical Museum, the Riley Home, at 130 East Market, a block east of the Courthouse at Celina. The Exhibit is free and the public is welcome. The theme of this years exhibit is, Protect our Native American Heritage in Western Ohio. The Mission of the Historical Society is to preserve local history and to educate the public about that history. The fact that this is the 32nd Annual Exhibit is evidence that this has been one of the most successful exhibits ever hosted by the Mercer County Historical Society at the County Museum. One reason for this success is the dedication of the Artifact Collectors to bringing various parts of their collections to show the public. The second reason BUTTERSCOTCH for this success is the popularity of COFFEE CAKE the exhibits with the public. Ray Eblen coordinated the 1 box yellow cake mix 1 small box instant vanilla pudding first exhibit by the Mercer County Historical Society, on March 18, mix 1 small box instant butterscotch 1973, at the old museum site at the corner of Main and Fayette Streets, pudding mix 4 eggs or use egg beater for lower fat the first year I was President of the Half cup oil or use applesauce for Historical Society. After the Mercer County Commissioners purchased lower fat The Riley Home for the Mercer 1 cup water County Historical Society in 1975, 1 tsp. vanilla the Society hosted the first Open Half cup chopped nuts House April 25, 1976. Thirty one 1 cup brown sugar years ago, the Mercer County Indian 1 tsp. cinnamon
The Fort Recovery Alumni Banquet is Saturday June 16. Doors are open at 6:00 with the dinner starting at 6:30. If you dont have reservations you can still come. The committee would appreciate knowing how many are coming so they can prepare for the meal. The cost of the delicious dinner is $15.00. Come and visit with your old classmates. The Fort Recovery Friends of the Library will hold the annual used book sale at the Jubilee. They are looking for help to set up on Thursday night. If you can offer any assistance they would greatly appreciate any help. The annual Pet Parade will be Saturday at 1:00 p.m. Sign in will be at 12:30 at the Jubilee Headquarters. Prizes will go to the Best Family of Pets, Best decorated Pet, Cutest Cat, Cutest Dog, Cutest Pet non cat or dog. The St. Peter Neurological Center winning number for the week was Alma and Stanley Goettemoeller from Burketsville with the number 400. Mix the cake mix and the pudding mix with the water and eggs and vanilla. Pour half the mixture into a 9 X 13 inch pan. Mix the nuts, brown sugar and cinnamon together and sprinkle half the mixture on top of the cake. Add rest of the cake mixture and put the rest of the topping mixture on top and bake at 375 for 20 minutes then 350 for 20 minutes. TIP OF THE WEEK: If you have purchased one of those Kuerig Coffee makers, make sure you save all the information and be sure to send in the warranty card. We have gone through 4 machines in a little over a years time. They are having problems with the machines. They are great to honor the warranty. UNTIL NEXT WEEK REMEMBER: Be happy, love one another and remember that there is a miracle out there that can change your life.

I would see if I could create an arrowhead, I cut my finger! Flint is sharp! you will have to look at Robert Converses book Ohio Flint Types, to identify various flint artifacts as well as document their age. Stone tools are often found in Mercer County. Robert Converses book, Ohio Stone Tools, illustrates various stone axes, celts, pestles and stone bowls. These three books are the best handbooks available. We invite the public to bring the artifacts they have at home Larry M. Young and his grandson Casey have been showing their and ask the Collectors to identify Collections of Prehistoric Artifacts at the Mercer County Historical the artifacts. We will have Robert Museum for years. Converses books available to Ohio Relic Collectors began hosting the center, coffin shaped Glacial Kame help identify artifacts. Prehistoric Artifacts Exhibit. These and ovate Glacial Kame, elliptical, Archaeological Magazines are Collectors hunt for artifacts which indented, sandal sole shell, stone another source of information. include slate types, flint types and sandal sole, and reel-shaped gorgets. These slate, flint, and stone artifacts stone tools. (The word artifacts Equally so, there are a variety of are not only tools, but also works means an object made by human shapes of slate pendants. Another of art, created by prehistoric man work.) slate tool is the unusual atlatl weight thousands of years ago and were The slate artifacts may include form known as the Geniculate. This used in Mercer County as well utilitarian pieces, e.g. tools, book contains fine illustrations as other counties here in Western ornaments, or ceremonial pieces, of of a variety of slate artifacts with Ohio, and across the continent of North America. various shapes. Robert Converses descriptions. [The Mercer County Historical book, Ohio Slate Types, The flint artifacts often are what includes examples of prismoidal we commonly call arrow heads. Society President Joyce Alig, may or ellipsoidal bar weights, and The Flint Ridge artifacts have the be contacted at 3054 Burk-St. Henry double or knobbed crescent pieces, colors of a rainbow and are valued Road, Saint Henry, OH 45883, or bannerstones (ball, chlorite tubular, by collectors. The first time I had histalig@bright.net or 419-678pick, Chlorite pick, winged, and a rough piece of flint and thought 2614.] panel). Birdstone examples include bust-type, pop-eyed, and bar-type. Slate Gorgets include rectangular Quality TMR Mixer at a Quality Price! two-hole, semi-keeled, spineback, humped, expanded center, boatshaped, constricted center, biconcave, quadriconcave, expanded

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Fathers Day is right around the corner and that means many children, spouses and other family members will be scrambling to locate the perfect gifts for the men in their lives. Put away those coupons for neckties and remote control caddies. Theres a good chance Dad wants something a little less cliche and more in tune with his interests. If you think carefully about gift ideas, theres bound to be something that will be a perfect fit. Sports If Dad follows a particular team or sport, gifts inspired by his love of a favorite team are a surefire bet for success. Team jersies, game memorabilia, tickets to the next at-home game, or an expanded satellite dish or cable TV sports programming package are some gift ideas that will coordinate with a sports theme. Some dads also may be content to simply hit the links or spend a few hours at the batting cages. Personalized Gifts Personalized gifts can show that

Great gift ideas for Dad

special man in your life that you care about him in a special way. Instead of a run-of-the-mill item pulled off a store shelf, a personalized gift can feature a name, date or sentiment right on the gift itself. Think about giving Dad a personalized plaque that designates his work area in the garage or a pocket lighter or photo frame engraved with a special message or his name. An embroidered bath robe, or a golf bag embroidered with his initials may also be a special treat. adventure.

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Fit for Foodies As the adage goes, The way to a mans heart is through his stomach. Take advantage of these words of wisdom by gifting your Dad with food or culinary-themed items. Dad may be an amateur chef and will enjoy a cookbook by his favorite Food Network(TM) personality. Or he may have a restaurant he insists on going to all the time, so guaranteeing a gift card to said restaurant will be a hit. If Dad appreciates not only the taste, but also the culture of food, plan a tour of food shops in the area or go on a wine- and cheese-tasting

Gear Heads Some dads get revved up about automotive gifts, especially if they spend the weekends pampering their prized cars or trucks. If he tends to have a wrench in hand and head under the hood, treat your father to some new supplies for his automotive pursuits. Quality car waxes and upholstery cleaners are always in demand. Or give him a gift certificate to his favorite hand-wash, auto-detailing center. Gas station gift cards or a new ratchet set are other good auto gift ideas. Techies Some dads get excited about the latest tablets or smartphones. They may keep abreast of virus-detection software or think the technological gadgets sold in those speciality magazines and mall stores are musthaves. Chances are if you spend enough time with Dad you know just what he likes to dabble in, and you can get him an electronic device hell find invaluable.

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Fort Recovery Harvest Jubilee

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Fort Recovery Harvest Jubilee

Play Time or Work Time...Its TIME!

THE BEST STABILITY MAXIMUM OPERATOR CONFIDENCE
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the weather continues to act strangely, count points for the liberals, who have pushed for environmental and energy controls. When gas was nearing four dollars at the pumps, we saw adds busting the Presidents energy policies. The price of gas has dropped so have the critical television ads, but jury is still out on this one. Would we really know and actually care if the national employment rate is 8.1 or 8.2 if it were not told to us by some media type? The economy is actually a local concern. Its what is happening to myself, my kids, and my neighbors, not people in New Jersey or California. Things are at least okay with the local job scene, so another wait and see.

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Large Tool Auction

Location: From the intersection of State Route 118 (Second Street) and State Route 219 (Main Street) in Coldwater, OH then go north 3 blocks. Watch for AuctionAmerica signs. Good parking available.
METAL & WOOD WORKING MACHINERY & TOOLS Leland Gifford 4HP drill press, 10 speed, power feed, 3 phase; Cummins 12 speed drill press; Walker Turner 16 wood & metal band saw w/blade welder; Powermatic 14 variable speed band saw; Sears milling table w/ hand punch; Corton tool & cutter grinder; filing machine; Grizzly 8 planer, 220V; Grizzly 20 board planer, 3HP, 220v; Grizzly 24 sander,220v; Eutectic 300 amp arc welder; 1000 lb Crown lift truck; Ruger hyd engine hoist; Sears 3 HP portable air compressor; Metal Working Items: precision vise; magnetic & adj. parallels; telescope, radius & hole gauges; precision & adj. squares; 2-6 OD & 1-3micrometers; V blocks; dividers; transfer punches; letter & number drills; fractional & taper drills; height gauge set; adj. screw jacks; many reamers including counter bore, counter sink, adjustable, filing, taper, doweling, long, over size; surface gauge; (3) tool maker squares; indicators; transfer screws; long drills & taps; boring tools; drill chucks; radius dressers; diamonds for dressing wheel; tool bits; various sizes of parallel & C clamps; punches; chisels; allen wrenches; files; many drill bits; height set w/indicator; hammers & mallets; adjustable tools; circular punches; precision & Johnny blocks; door gauges; 100 steel tape; oblong punch grinder & jig; pipe benders; Kennedy, Gershner & Craftsman tool boxes; & more. Wood Working Items: router table w/Porter Cable 3 HP router & tools; (3) Porter Cable & other routers; Sears 2 spindle shaper router; Ryobi spindle sander; Sears 12 contractors table saw; Craftsman 10 miter saw; 2 HP & HP bench grinders; Porter Cable biscuit maker; Ryobi biscuit joiner; Rockwell jig saw; sanders including disc, orbital, palm, & profile; buffer w/sanding att; Makita hand power planer; Skil 7-1/4 power hand saw; saber saws; cordless & elec drills; finishing & brad nailers; Leigh 24dove tail cutter; air tools; Rockwell jig saw; woodcarvers tool box; rotary tool kit; dremel tool; 18 Starrett height gauge; precision vise; 25+ bar clamps; C clamps; saw & dado blades; drill bits; straight edges; gauges; veneer protractors & spacing fixtures; work-mate; saw horses; drawing table; work benches; spray guns; hand saws; levels; wood planes; dividing head jigs; division head grinding fixture; nuts; bolts; nails; sand paper; LUMBER-walnut, pecan, ash, cherry, bass wood, oak, coffee, maple; rosettes; and other items. LAWNGARDEN Stihl weed eater; Stihl gas leaf blower; 1 bottom 12 plow; garden seeder; 24 ext ladder; 6 & 8 step ladders; 2 wheel hand cart; car ramps; lawn chairs; long & short handled tools; come-along; milk can; apple crates; bushel baskets; electric motors; electric supplies; extension cords; air hose; 6 I beams; file cabinet; metal desk & chair. NOTE: After 40 years of tool & die and 25 years of fine woodworking Zeno is offering this large selection of quality tools. Theres sure to be something for everyone. Go to auctionzip.com for pictures. Terms: Cash or check w/proper ID Lunch: St Henry Nite Club

Observations ... by John Bruns

Saturday June 23, 2012 9:00 A.M.

They played a lot of games in the NBA even in this strike shortened season, but it is about now I start to pay any attention. Actually one can skip the first half of most pro games as things do not get serious until then. I am probably one of the few Ohioans who was glad to see LeBron James excel against Boston and move to the finals. The guy has been abused by Buckeyes for years for his disastrous television show and departure from Cleveland. I think he really is an okay guy, and a great athlete who has handled his abuse well. Now to politics. We have had our share of long winters in Ohio, the kind where we had little choice but to hunker down and wait for the wind, snow, and sub-zero weather conditions to ultimately dissipate before we could stick our heads outside. I am guessing those days may not be remembered as bad after what we Ohioans will face in the next five months. If the economy and national deficit is as bad as I am told, where are all these millions and millions of dollars coming from to convince, hoodwink, confuse, confirm, or change our minds about the November vote. The only possible escape from these people who are so concerned in helping us make the proper decision, might be to disconnect your television and phone, cancel your mail service, dont go to work, church, or other large gatherings of people, and move into a tent into the woods someplace. you still may have someone slap your tent flap before the election to enlighten you on political facts. We already have and definitely will continue to hear and read all variety of reasons to vote for the correct candidate and I feel free to offer a few ideas of my own.

The anticipated close election may well turn on the condition of our corn and beans, the price at the gas pump, and any local layoffs. The crops are in the ground, fertilized, and weed free. The weather is always the key factor, and things have been somewhat abnormal in that area both locally and nationally. We have had winterless winters, very early then cold springs, and floods and record droughts nationally. The conservatives basically see climate change as a liberal pipe dream. If

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Greenville On June 23rd at 6:30pm the Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League is proud to sanction the 5th Annual Ohio State Championship Pull presented by Bayer Crop Science at the Great Darke County Fairgrounds in Greenville, Ohio. The Barga Family has been involved in tractor pulling for nearly 50 years and is very excited for another great tractor & truck pull at their new location the Great Darke

Ohio State Championship Pull to be held at Great Darke County Fairgrounds

County Fairgrounds. The benefit pull will continue its partnership with Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation of Greater Dayton (JDRF) by donating a portion of the proceeds to JDRF. The Barga Family has three children in one family who are diagnosed with juvenile diabetes. We truly believe this event is good for Darke County and most importantly JDRF, said Ron Barga. Thus far we have donated over $40,000 to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, which we couldnt have done without the support of everyone involved. Currently slated for the fifth annual event are five PPL classes on two pulling tracks, including the E3 Super Modified tractors, MAC Trailer Unlimited Super Stocks, Optima Batteries 2WD Trucks, Premier Crop Insurance Pro Stocks and the Air Dog Hot Rod Semis. For a third year in a row they will have a Kiddie Tractor Pull starting at 4pm for ages 4-10 with signups in front of the grandstands. Visit the Ohio State Championship Pull website at www. ohiostatepull.com for more info or contact 937-337-0371. Tickets are $15 per adult for general admission in the grandstands, $20 per adult for VIP pit passes and all children 12 and under are free. Also, there are FREE $5.00 off coupons available at local participating Dollar General stores. Gates open at 3:30pm to the grandstand and pits, with the pull starting at 6:30pm. We encourage everyone to take the opportunity to see these awesome machines up close and talk to the drivers. The Barga Family greatly appreciates the large response from the local businesses that chose to help support this pull in 2012. A big thanks to all the sponsors: Bayer Crop Science, Premier Crop Insurance, Greenville National

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Pictured are Tri-Star Horticulture students Melissa Kahlig and Elinda Larwence, who competed in the State FFA Science Fair held during the State FFA Convention. Their project consisted of a study of macro-nutrient uptake in four types of wetland plants. The plants were obtained from Grand Lake in cooperation with the Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation Service. The students constructed a simulated wetland in the Tri-Star Greenhouse and kept the plants for four months during the winter. During that time period they performed various water and plant tissue tests to determine the nutrient levels in the plants. Their main focus was on nitrate and phosphorous levels in the plant. Their goal was to determine which

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Western Ohio Educational Foundation (WOEF) receives scholarship donation from Knights of Columbus

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Shelley Young, Training Coordinator is shown presenting the check for scholarship donation to Julie Miller, WOEF Development Officer. To find out more about WOEF scholarship program, log onto www.wright.edu/lake/woef.html. Celina, Ohio The Western Ohio Educational Foundation (WOEF) is celebrating its 50th year of incorporation. Julie Miller, WOEF Development Officer acknowledges that, it is by the generosity of all our scholarship contributors that the WOEF Board is able to offer scholarships to students in our area to offset the cost of college tuition. The foundation recently received a cash contribution from Celina Aluminum Precision Technology (CAPT) located in Celina, OH. CAPT donated $1,000 to the Academic Excellence Scholarship fund which recognizes the top students from each district when they select the Lake Campus to further their education. Eligible students are awarded $3,000 and 22 area high schools in Auglaize, Darke, and Van Wert counties as well as Mercer County public schools: Celina, Coldwater, Fort Recovery, Marion Local, Parkway, and St. Henry. Due to the generous support of our donors, over $150,000 is endowed in this scholarship fund. CAPT sees the value in connecting education and training to assist their companys business needs. Honda of America is the parent company of CAPT and is driving new business growth. Tom Rable, Senior Manager, states We appreciate the opportunity to support such a worthy cause for the community of Mercer County and surrounding areas.

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Church in Medaryville, Ind., and St. Francis in Francesville, Ind. Fr. Hoying was also pastor of St. Michael Church in Kalida, Ohio, and St. Isidore Church in Cuba, Ohio before being named pastor of St. Peter Church in Winamac, Ind., in 1998. He resided at the Missionaries Sorrowful Mother Shrine in Bellevue, Ohio, and also served in the cruise ministry before his retirement to St. Charles Center in 2005. Fr. Edgar Jutte, C.PP.S., 77, a native of St. Peter, Ohio, who was ordained on June 9, 1962 at St. Charles Seminary, Carthagena, Ohio. Fr. Jutte spent many years as a missionary to countries in Latin America. After his ordination, Fr. Jutte served at Precious Blood Church in Fort Wayne, Ind.; before accepting an assignment in 1965 to the Missionaries mission in Peru. He returned to the United States in 1973. He then served in parish ministry, once again at Precious Blood Church, and, from 1976-78, at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Ottawa, Ohio. In 1978, he was assigned to the Missionaries mission in Chile, and also served once again in Peru. Currently on medical leave in the United States, he plans to return to Mexico, where he has been in ministry since 2000. Fr. Joseph Rodak, C.PP.S., 77, a native of Cleveland, Ohio, who was ordained

on June 9, 1962 at St. Charles Seminary, Carthagena, Ohio. Fr. Rodak enjoyed a variety of ministries as a priest, including education, retreat and renewal, and parish ministry. After his ordination, Fr. Rodak was a chaplain at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Dayton. He then continued his graduate studies at John Carroll University. Fr. Rodak taught at St. Josephs College in Rensselaer, Ind., where he became director of C.PP.S. seminarians. He also taught at Calumet College of St. Joseph in Whiting, Ind. Both colleges are sponsored by the Missionaries. In 1986, he joined the C.PP.S. retreat and renewal ministry at Brunnerdale. He was also worked in telecommunications for the Diocese of youngstown. Fr. Rodak was named a visiting professor at Saint Josephs College in 1990. In 1998, Fr. Rodak became a chaplain at St. Margaret Mercy Healthcare Centers in Hammond, Ind. He also served in parish ministry at St. Mark Church in Cincinnati and Our Lady of Good Counsel in Cleveland. He served at the Sorrowful Mother Shrine in Bellevue, Ohio, before his retirement in 2011. He now resides at Mary, Queen of Peace Parish in Cleveland. Celebrating the fortieth anniversary of their ordination or profession are: Br. Hugh Henderson, C.PP.S., 63, a native of Cleveland, who was professed as

the first African-American religious brother of the C.PP.S. on March 25, 1972, at Saint Josephs College in Rensselaer, Ind. Br. Hugh has served in education and parish ministries throughout his years as a religious brother. His early ministry sites included St. Edward Church Holy Trinity Church, and Polyclinic Hospital, all in Cleveland; and St. Anthony Church, Detroit. In 1995 he was assigned to Saint Josephs College, where he served as assistant chaplain and admission recruiter. During his later years at the college, he also served as organist at Sacred Heart Church and Remington Presbyterian Church, both in Remington, Ind. From 1999 until the present, he has been active in parish ministry in Cincinnati, first at St. Mark Church and now at the Church of the Resurrection. Fr. John Srode, C.PP.S., 67, a native of Dayton, who was ordained on June 17, 1972 at St. Charles Center in Carthagena, Ohio. Fr. Srode first served in parish ministry at St. John the Baptist Church in Whiting, Ind., from 1972 to 1981. He then joined the United States Air Force as a chaplain. He has served in California, Alaska, England, Japan, New Mexico, Texas, Massachusetts, Colorado and Ohio. Since 2005, he has been stationed at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in

Fairborn, Ohio. Fr. Jerome Stack, C.PP.S., 65, a native of Chicago, was ordained on June 24, 1972 at St. Charles Center in Carthagena, Ohio. Fr. Stack has served in education ministry, as a chaplain and in the leadership of the Community during his years as a priest. After his ordination he taught at Cardinal Newman High School in Santa Rose, Calif., where he became vice principal. In 1980, he was appointed associate pastor of St. Edward Church in Newark, Calif. Fr. Stack became a chaplain at the Metropolitan State Hospital in Norwalk, Calif., in 1982, after taking graduate studies in pastoral counseling at the Claremont School of Theology in Claremont, Calif. He was also in leadership with the Province of the Pacific of the C.PP.S., serving as a councilor and director of formation. In 2001, Fr. Stack was elected to the General Counsel of the C.PP.S. in Rome, where he also served as secretary general to the congregation. He returned to the United States in 2007, and taught at Calumet College of St. Joseph in Whiting, Ind. He is also the editor of the C.PP.S. resource series. Celebrating the twenty-fifth anniversary of his ordination this year is Fr. Matthew Jozefiak, C.PP.S. Fr. Jozefiak, 53, a native of Chicago, was ordained on December

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12, 1987 at St. John the Baptist Church in Whiting, Ind. Fr. Jozefiak has been active in parish ministry. After his ordination, he served at Precious Blood Church in Dayton; the Church of the Nativity in Lake Mary, Fla.; and St. John the Baptist Church in Whiting. In 2000, he was named pastor of St. Bernard Church in Burkettsville, Ohio, St. Paul Church in Sharpsburg, Ohio, and St. Wendelin Church in St. Wendelin, Ohio. He became pastor of St. Gaspar Church in Rome City, Ind., in 2004. In 2008, Fr. Jozefiak was named pastor of Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Ottawa, Ohio, where he remains in ministry. The Missionaries of the Precious Blood will celebrate the milestone anniversaries of these 12 priests and brothers in a Mass marking the feast of the Precious Blood on July 2 at St. Charles Center. These priests and brothers said yes to Gods call to ministry many years ago, and throughout their lives they have continued to say yes to that call, said Fr. Larry Hemmelgarn, C.PP.S., provincial director of the Cincinnati Province of the Missionaries of the Precious Blood. Their service and commitment to God and to our Community is an inspiration to us all. The Missionaries of the Precious Blood is a religious society of priests, brothers and lay associates founded in 1815 by St. Gaspar del Bufalo. Society members work as missionaries in parishes in the U.S. and abroad, in education and in a wide range of apostolates, promoting the cause of Gods reconciliation worldwide by proclaiming the Word.