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Carlee and Charlie are in theirsecond season as Advance Clowns forthe Kelly Miller Circus. Before that,they entertained at schools, churches,parades and many community events, butspecialized in children’s birthday parties.And in their previous lives, they wereregular folks working in more typicalprofessions. Sherri was a childcareprovider at a YMCA when her interestin this entertainment art sparked. Thelocal library had information on makeup, juggling, skits, jokes and most important,clown history. For two years she wasself-taught, getting the majority of hertraining from books. One day while thosein her care were napping she took a stabat balloon sculpting. When the childrendiscovered the animals, she realized shewas hooked. Conventions and continuingeducation on clowning filled her freetime. David wasn’t sure that this was apositive interest. The makeup, costumes,books, props and travel were all addingup to quite a bit of money. He finallyagreed to attend a convention with Sherri.There was to be a parade at a local mallas part of the event. Thoughtfully, Sherrihad made a costume for him so he couldbe partake of the fun. Good-naturedly,he went along as a member of the group.After the parade, a little girl ran up andgave him a hug. Overhearing her tell hermother that she hugged a clown changedhim a little, and Charlie was born thatday.Sherri and David Shepard weremarried in Sarasota, Florida in 1993.Together they have been clowning since1995. As part of Circus Sarasota’s HumorTherapy “Laughter Unlimited”, theymade visits to nursing homes and assistedliving facilities. They also coached someof the acts for Sarasota’s Sailor Circuswhen they weren’t performing with anyof the other shows in their home state of Florida. Before running off to join thecircus—I guess it really does happen—Sherri was the school-age coordinatorand summer camp director for Sarasota’sMemorial Hospital’s Child Care Centers.David was employed by the State of Florida’s Department of Children andFamilies. Make-up and costume do notmake a clown. That comes from theheart. Sherri and David put their soulsinto Carlee and Charlie to make them thebest clowns possible. For them it’s morethan just entertaining or an act. The lookin the eyes of a child or adult reflectingthe magic of the moment, make the sillyskits and jokes meaningful.They will be on the road until mid-October, traveling in their forty footmotor home with their two dogs, Kazooand Rusty. You might have seen theirclown car, “OTTO”, last week. Carleewas in Coldwater, making stops at thelibrary, school and Briarwood Village,promoting the circus which will be intown on Tuesday, May 22nd.The life of a clown isn’t all fun andgames. But when you love what you aredoing, the friends you encounter along theway turn the miles into smiles and makethe time away from home worthwhile.
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The award is named for long timeNorthwest District Board member MacMorrison. It is given to individuals thatare nominated by their peers for theiroutstanding service and contributionsto the youth of the Northwest District.It is an honor that is given to recognizeachievements that would often gounnoticed.At this time it is my honor torecognize Tim Boeckman for the MacMorrison Lifetime Service Award.Mr. Boeckman is a 1972 graduateof Marion Local High School where heplayed football and ran track. He attendedTri StateUniversity from 1972-1976 andcontinued his track career. He startedhis career teaching Physical Educationat Lima Perry High School from 1977-1981 and then was hired as the businessteacher and head football coach at St.Henry in 1981. He now serves as theAthletic Director.Tim is a member of the Tri StateAthletic Hall of Fame and the Ohio HighSchool Football Coaches AssociationHall of Fame. He has been the advisorto the athletic booster club officers andhas been instrumental in providingthe impetus for the development andimprovement of the athletic facilities.Some of these improvements include:weight room facility, all-weather track,storage buildings, lighting for the footballand baseball stadiums, and bleachersfor the football, baseball, and softballstadiums .Some of Tim’s coachingaccomplishments are football coachwith a record of 195-57-3, four statechampionship titles- 1990,1992, 1994,and 1995, two state runner ups- 1996and 1999, seven MAC championships-1986, 1989, 1990, 1992, 1993, 1995, and1996, eleven state playoff appearancescoached forty-seven all ohio player,twenty-one division one players andnumerous players in lower divisions,and nineteen state championships duringhis tenure as athletic director in severaldifferent sports.Tim has been married to his wifeDenise for thirty-four years and theyhave four children Trent, Holly, Todd,and Toby and five grandchildren.Tim has been a positive influence oncountless students and athletes during histhirty on year career at St. Henry HighSchool. He is known and respectedthroughout the state for his footballcoaching accomplishments.One recommendations says, “Fellowadministrators place a high value onTim’s opinion because he always doeswhat is best for the league. He is ableto see the big picture and how best tosupport the goals for the whole league,not just one member.”Another comments says, “Thelegacy Tim leaves at St. Henry HighSchool is remarkable-and possibly- notrepeatable.”Tim says that, “Watching young menand young ladies compete and helpingthem to improve over their career tobecome better athletes and students,” isthe best part of his job.We are pleased to recognize TimBoeckman as a 2012 Mac MorrisonAward Winner.
Mac Morrison Lifetime Service Award Winner
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Ten Behavior Myths in Dogs
During the veterinary exam, we are often addressed about an animal’s behavior. Is it just the puppy or will he out growthis or how do I make them quit this behavior are just a few of the issues that pet owners ask about. Over the course of thenext couple of weeks, I will address some of these questions. If your pet is exhibiting any sort of aggressive or worrisomebehavior, you should seek the advice of your veterinarian to address any issue that you have concerns about. There aremany misconceptions about a dog’s behavior, and we will try to help you see the truth behind these. We have been hearingin the media these days many issues on pet aggression. As we will address with some advice from Dr. Valerie Tynes, abehavioral specialist, aggression is only one behavioral issue that threatens the quality of a pet’s life.It’s embarrassing to talk to my vet about my pet’s behavior, because I feel I am the cause of the problem.Do not hesitate to ask your veterinarian about any problem that may affect your pet’s health and well-being. Mostproblems are manageable if not curable. The sooner you seek qualified advice, the more likely you can successfully treatthe problem.A variety of factors play a role in the development of behavior problems, such as genetics, early experiences (especiallybetween the 4th and 14th weeks of age), and their environment. You can contribute to worsening the problems withinappropriate training methods, but it is highly unlikely that you caused the problem. Medications and medical conditionscan contribute to behavior changes. Your veterinarian is the best and first person you should consult when your pet startsto exhibit questionable behaviors.I should not take my puppy to puppy classes until he has been fully vaccinated because he will get sick.The critical period for socialization for your puppy is from the fourth week to the fourteenth week of age. This is acrucial time where your puppy learns about his environment, other dogs, and people. Poorly socialized dogs are morelikely to exhibit behaviors that make unsuitable pets. This can result in relinquishment to an animal shelter or euthanasia.Unfortunately the likelihood of death sue to poor socialization is greater than the likelihood of illness or death due tocontagious diseases.Puppy classes should: mix puppies of similar age, require the first set of vaccinations several days before the class,be held on a surface that can be sanitized, clean all waste and disinfect the soiled area immediately, and not allow anypuppies in class that show signs of illness.Proper socialization early can save a pet’s life. It is the best way to ensure that you end up with a pet that is welladjusted. Proper socialization is the key to you and your pet’s happiness for years to come.The reason my dog is aggressive/fearful/shy is because they were abused as a puppy.No matter the cause, dogs that exhibit these types of behavior frequently may be suffering and need to be evaluatedby your veterinarian. These animals can be helped in many ways. Proper socialization may be even more critical inthese individuals. Abuse may be a possibility in dogs whose exact histories are unknown, but the most common cause of fearful behavior is inadequate or inappropriate socialization. Fearful behavior is also heritable. Some dogs are born with apredisposition of shyness or fearfulness.Ronald C. Anders, DVM, CVA
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Donald L. Baucher
, age 73, of Coldwater, Ohio, died at 2:31 PM onMonday, May 14, 2012 at his home. Hewas born August 18, 1938 in Celina,Ohio to the late Edward & Mabel(Mills) Baucher. Mass of ChristianBurial will be held at 10:30 AM onThursday, May 17, 2012 at Holy TrinityCatholic Church, Coldwater, Ohio withFr. Richard Walling, officiating. Burialwill follow in St. Elizabeth Cemetery,Coldwater, Ohio. Friends may callat the Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater on Wednesday from 2:00PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday from9:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Memorialsmay be directed to Kidney Services of West Central Ohio. Condolences maybe left at hogenkampfh.com.
Margaret Emma Langenkamp
,age 92, of Celina OH, died onSunday, May 13, 2012 at herhome. She was born September30, 1919 in New Weston, Ohio tothe late Joseph G. and Josephine(Weis) Stammen. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:00AM on Saturday, May 19, 2012 atImmaculate Conception Church,Celina, Ohio. Burial will followin Mercer Memory Gardens,Celina Ohio. Friends may call atthe Hogenkamp Funeral Home-Coldwater on Friday from 2:00PM to 8:00 PM and on Saturdayfrom 8:30 AM to 9:15 AM.Memorials may be directed toImmaculate Conception School,Celina, Ohio. Condolences maybe left at hogenkampfh.com.Please join us in Celebrating
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Jay and Lori (Osterholt)Knapschaefer of Coldwaterannounced the birth of theirdaughter, Annalise MarieKnapschaefer, on April 27at 4:44 a.m. at the MercerHealth Hospital in Coldwater.She weighed 6 pounds and 2ounces and was 18.5 incheslong.Maternal grandparents areMark and Marie Osterholtof Fort Recovery. Paternalgrandparents are Mike and RitaKnapschaefer of Coldwater.Maternal great-grandparentsare Aloys and Cleopha Linkof Fort Recovery and Tom andEmily Osterholt of Portland,Indiana.
Frank Moskowitz, publisherof the Buckeye Sports Bulletin,was the speaker at the May 8,2012, meeting of the ColdwaterKiwanis Club. The BuckeyeSports Bulletin is published24 times each year, weeklyduring the football season andbi-weekly or monthly at othertimes of the year. It is devotedto the coverage of Ohio StateUniversity sports and has about30,000 subscribers. Frank is anative of Washington, D.C.,who has degrees from bothMichigan State and Ohio State.He earned a Masters in Englishfrom Ohio State and began hisworking career as a junior highteacher, but shortly switched to journalism. Frank discussedthe changes that have occurredat Ohio State. He said CoachTressel instilled a feeling of pride in being a Buckeye.When the scandal surfacedover the players’ sale of memorabilia, it was difficult forthe university to get away froma very successful recent pastand move ahead. He felt theuniversity had to come up witha blockbuster coaching hire tomove ahead. He thought LukeFickell was put in a challengingsituation but handled it well.Urban Meyer has an entirelynew system to install andmust deal with extremely highexpectations from Ohio Statefans. Beating Michigan will bevery important.
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I made a cell phone call just the other day to a goodfriend not thinking that he andhis wife were going to take acruise and I had forgotten thedate of their trip. As it turnedout they had just left BarcelonaSpain and were on the oceantrip. You cannot imagine justhow surprised I was that I wasconnected to a cell phone overall that distance. And it was asif he were right in the room withme. I still think just how far wehave come with the technologyis unbelievable. I think backto the old party lines we usedto talk on and realize just howfunny they were. I’ll bet thereare lots of you out there thatremember those days also. Itmakes one wonder just how farthis technology stuff will go. Iam sure it will surprise all of us.Well the rains have comeand the fields of corn lookvery good. Lets just hope theweather continues to cooperateand this will be good year forthe corn and beans. And all usnon-farmers can have all thegood food we want and need.I don’t think many of us, meincluded, realize just how badwe need the farmers and alltheir hard work. One of thesedays I am going to do someresearch and see just how we doget all the food we put on ourtable. That should be a worthwhile project.Until next week if youhappen to meet a service manor women be sure and stop andthank them for all they do. Wewouldn’t have all that we havetoday were it not for all theservice men and women whoserve their country and defendour freedoms.That’s My Opinion.............What’s Yours??From the Archives of The MercerCounty Chronicle
10 YEARS AGO (2002)
R C S Construction has announcedthat it has purchased the Mersmanbuilding on West Wayne Street inCelina. Randy Bruns, President hopesto be able to use most of the buildings600,000 square feet of space.Mercer County Sheriff Jeff Greystated that his office is receiving manycalls about traffic jams along Route127 near Johnston Road where manyspectators are stopping to watch thenearby Eagle’s nest.The Coldwater Park Boardapproved Wayne Miller’s requestfor a Grand Lake Mariners’ Campin Coldwater Park for students ages7-16 in July.
25 YEARS AGO (1987)
Randy Kremer, a senior atColdwater High School and sonof Roger and Barbara Kremer, has joined elite company by being nameda 1987 National Merit Scholar, one of 168 students from Ohio.Father Glen Perin, a fixture at HolyTrinity Catholic Church for the past11 years, will be assigned to anotherparish in the Cincinnati Archdioceseafter a trip to Brazil, where he servedfrom 1968 to 1976.The Coldwater Cavaliers cappedan undefeated MAC baseball seasonlast Tuesday evening as Scott Eyinkfired a no-hitter to defeat NewKnxville 16-0.
50 YEARS AGO (1962)
On May 22, Marion High Schoolwill graduate 37 seniors. Valedictorianof the class is Marvin Schulte, son of Mr. and Mrs. Clem Schulte, and theSalutatorian is Sarah Gagel, daughterof Mr. and Mrs. Vincent Gagel.The Frigidare division of GeneralMotors has produced its 40 millionthproduct, a 13-cubic-foot Frost-Proof refrigerator-freezer, according to TomBuschar, Coldwater Frigidare dealer.A fire, believed caused by sparksfrom a running tractor, destroyedthe barn on the Leo Fella farm, onBurrville Road on Wednesday. Atractor, corn planter, grain drill and200 bales of hay and straw weredestroyed.
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