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AUGLAIZE AND
MERCER COUNTY'S
2015-2016
DISCOVERY
GUIDE
Discover all the fun
and festivities of the
Grand Lake area
HARNESS RACING
TRUCK VS TRUCK-PULL
Sunday, August 2nd at 6:00 pm
August 4th & 5th 6:30pm
The Earthquakers
Nashville Crush
Thursday, August 6th 8pm
Sunday, August 2nd 6-9pm
GOSPEL TENT - Various Shows Daily
Legacy
Five
CHEERLEADING
COMPETITION
Monday, August 3rd 7:00 pm
Woody’s Barn
Yard Races
Come One, Come All...
COME TO THE FAIR
Get Active at the Fair
throughout the week
Tuesday, August 4th - Noon
FREESTYLE
MOTORCYLCES
Sunday, August 2nd 2pm
NAKED KARATE GIRLS
Friday, August 7th 8pm
163rd
Auglaize
COUNTY FAIR
Wapakoneta, Ohio
WAR Wrestling
Saturday, August 8th
2:00-4:00 pm
Bearadise Ranch
through out the week
August 2nd - August 8th
DEMO DERBY
Thursday, August 6th 7:00 pm
STEVEN PUPPETS
Various Shows
Rumplestiltskin and
Beauty & the Beast
NTPA / TRACTOR PULL
Saturday, August 8th 6:00 pm
For more information call 419-738-2515 or check us out on the web at www.auglaizecountyfair.org
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Come explore our hidden treasures
elcome to Auglaize and Mercer Counties where there’s so
much to Discover! Take some
time to explore all that we have to offer and
we think you’ll agree that we are home to a
wonderful recreation destination.
Grand Lake St. Marys is just one of the
many attractions in our two-county area.
The lake itself features swimming, fishing,
boating, sailing and water skiing and is home
to Grand Lake St. Marys State Park, a premier campground.
Grand Lake St. Marys is also home to
the Governor’s Cup Regatta and to countless fishing tournaments all season long. The
Armstrong Air and Space Museum is the
Ohio Historical Society’s most popular attraction and highlights Wapakoneta native
Neil Armstrong’s achievements along with
a history of the NASA program. The Bicycle
Museum of America, found in New Bremen,
features bicycles of yesterday, today and
tomorrow. Fort Recovery’s recreated fort
showcases the time when this part of Ohio
was settled.
You can also travel the land of the Cross
Tipped Churches, or wander the path
along the Miami Erie Canal as it meanders
through our part of the state. There
are festivals galore to explore —
almost every weekend during
the summer months. We have
restaurants waiting to host
you, small art galleries waiting to
“wow” you,
eclectic retail stores
waiting
to showcase their
unique
items and many residents waiting to welcome you.
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Table of Contents
Discover our hidden treasures
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Visitor Information
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Tourism paces Grand Lake St. Marys region
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Hotels/Motels
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Lighthouses beckon lake visitors
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Explore the land of cross tipped churches
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Area happenings
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Summer festivals _________________________________________ 10-13
Area Marinas and Camping
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Map of Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
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Area Museums and Attractions
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Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
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Country Attractions
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History of the Area
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Restaurant Guide
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Visitor Information
Hospitals
Newspapers
Joint Township District
Memorial Hospital
200 St. Clair St.
St. Marys, OH 45885
419-394-3335
The Evening Leader
102 E. Spring St.
St. Marys, OH 45885
419-394-7414
419-394-7202 (fax)
TheEveningLeader.com
Mercer County
Community Hospital
800 W. Main St.
Coldwater, OH 45828
419-678-2341
Wapakoneta Daily News
520 Industrial Dr.
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
419-738-2128
WapakDailyNews.com
Urgent Care
Radio Stations:
Grand Lake Health Urgent Care
(located at Joint Township District
Memorial Hospital)
419-394-3335
Hours: 5 p.m. to midnight Monday through Friday and
10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends and holidays.
Doctor’s Urgent Care
(located in the Community
Medical Center, operated by Mercer Health)
950 S. Main St.
Celina, OH 45822
419-586-1611
Hours: 6 p.m. to midnight Monday-Friday and 3:30
p.m. to midnight on weekends and holidays.
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Baseball,
Softball,
Track,
Baseball,
Softball,
Track,
Baseball,
Softball,
Track,
Soccer,
Swimming,
Volleyball
Soccer,
Swimming,
VolleyballVolleyball,
Soccer,
Swimming,
Football,
Football,Basketball,
Basketball,Tennis
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Football, Basketball, Tennis
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WCSM Radio 96.7 FM
1350 AM
P.O. Box 492
Celina, OH 45822
419-586-5133
419-586-3814 (fax)
WKKI Radio 94.3 FM
126 W. Fayette St.
Celina, OH 45822
419-586-7715
www.k943.com
Summer Hours: June-August
Mon-Fri: 9am-7pm
Sat: 10am-2pm
Winter Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9am-5pm
Sat: 10am-2pm
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Tourism strong for Grand Lake St. Marys region
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ST. MARYS — After four years of increased revenues,
one local tourism officials says she is optimistic the trend
will continue in 2015.
“Last year was a good year,” Auglaize/Mercer Counties
Convention and Visitors Bureau Director Donna Grube
said. “Our lodging tax was up, which means more folks are
staying in our hotels.”
In 2008, tourism brought in $51.7 million into the region. The following year, that figure dropped to $43.2 million and dropped further to $40.3 million in 2010. During
those two years, the region was hit hard by an outbreak of
toxic algae on Grand Lake St. Marys that effectively closed
the lake. Since then, tourism has rebounded from $41.1
million in 2011 to $50.8 million in 2014. With the addition
of several new events in recent years, Grube said she is confident revenue in 2015 could surpass the total in 2008.
“I’m optimistic that it is going to get better,” Grube said.
“There were a lot of positive things that happened last year
that helped tourism.”
A project at the Armstrong Air and Space Museum to
add a picnic pavilion should boost attendance, Grube said.
The inaugural Grand Lake Marathon brought thousands of
visitors to Auglaize and Mercer counties and pumped an
estimated $1 million into the local economy. That event is
set to return again in September.
“We also have work on the West Bank walkway — that
project should be completed soon,” Grube said. “There are
just so many good things going on that if the weather cooperates and the lake does well, we should have another positive year.”
Public perception of Grand Lake St. Marys also is changing. Grube said she recently traveled to a show in Cincinnati and visitors frequently commented on how they heard
about the projects taking shape around the lake to improve
the water quality.
“I think with more good things that are gong on, it is
helping to change it,” Grube said.
While the lake is the major attraction of the region, Grube said tourism officials also target heritage travelers. Those
travelers, Grube said, often target museums and historical
sites in the region.
“Those are the folks who are looking to learn about and
visit museums and historic sites,” Grube said. “We have
recreational travelers, too, and those are the folks who like
to hike, fish, boat and enjoy the water.”
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America’s Best Value Inn Celina
1421 State Route 703 East
Celina, OH 45822
419-586-4656
www.bcicelina.com
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America’s Best Value Inn St. Marys
1321 Celina Rd.
St. Marys, Oh 45885
419-394-2341
www.bvistmarys.com
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Best Western Wapakoneta Inn
1008 Lunar Dr.
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
419-738-2050
www.bestwestern.com/wapakonetainn
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Celina Motel
225 S. Main St.
Celina, OH 45822
419-586-2343
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Holiday Inn Express
2020 Holiday Dr.
Celina, OH 45822
www.hiexpress.com/celinaoh
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Knights Inn
1659 Wapak-Fisher Rd.
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
www.knightsinn.com/wapakoneta
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Quality Inn - St. Marys
1410 Commerce Drive
St. Marys, OH 45885
419-394-2710
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Romer’s Westlake Hotel Villas
1100 S. Main St.
Celina, OH 45822
419-584-1444
www.westlakevillas.com
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Super 8 Motel
1011 Lunar Dr.
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
www.super8.com/wapakoneta
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West Bank Inn
1055 W. Bank Rd.
Celina, OH 45822
419-584-3625
www.westbankinn.com
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Lighthouses greet lake visitors
It is extremely unusual
for an inland lake to have
a lighthouse. Amazingly,
Grand Lake St. Marys has
three.
The largest and oldest of
the lake’s lighthouses was
built in 1923 and is listed
on the National Registry of
Historic Places. It is located
in a private residential area
on the north shore of the
lake, about midway across
the lake. Because it is on
private property, it can only
be seen up close by the
public from out on the water itself.
The lighthouse is an
architectural copy of the
famous Eddystone Lighthouse that is located on the
English Channel just off the
coast of Cornwall, England.
It has a guardrail surrounding a circular base of 10foot high stone. Sitting on
top of this base is a 40-foot
high concrete shaft, topped
by a glass and bronze dome
that houses the light beacon. Today, the lighthouse
is primarily ornamental.
The second of the lake’s
lighthouses is located on
the lake at the south end
of Main Street in Celina.
It was built by the Celina
Rotary Club in 1986. This
lighthouse structure is
stucco over brick. The beacon top is copper over yellow pine. The beacon light
comes on each evening to
beckon those on the lake
who are headed to Celina.
The final lake lighthouse
was built on private property on the south side of the
lake at Behm’s Landing. Be
sure to check out all three
special inland lighthouses
on your next trip to Grand
Lake St. Marys.
Explore the land of Cross-Tipped Churches
While visiting Auglaize and Mercer Counties, take
a drive through the area to see the beautiful, historic
churches. The region is known as “Land of the CrossTipped Churches,” and is home to many of these beautiful buildings.
Between 1869 and 1915 a large number of churches,
rectories, convents and schools were built throughout
the countryside of west central Ohio. The churches
were distinctive in that they were all identified by towering spires topped by crosses.
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In 1979, over 64 buildings representing this period
of history were placed on the National Register of Historic Places. Over the years, a few of these have disappeared. Today, many of these communities are seeking
to preserve the remaining structures and the heritage
and family values they represent.
While touring come see:
• The important cultural and social landscape of the
region and the sites that they were placed on the National Register of Historic Places.
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• The original Mother Church of the region.
• Remnants of the Miami-Erie Canal that brought the
settlers to America’s First Frontier.
• The second largest collection of Holy Relics in North
America.
• The Maria Stein Heritage Museum - the only museum
dedicated to interpreting the history of this rich area.
For tour information and a complete list of historic
churches in the Grand Lake region visit the CrossTipped Churches tour online at www.grandlake.net/
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Area events and happenings
May 22-24
Buckeye Farm Antiques — Auglaize County Fairground
June 6
4th annual Donut Dash — Grand Lake St. Marys
June 12-14
Burketsville Community Picnic
June 18-21
Fort Recovery Jubilee
June 28
35th annual Prehistoric Artifacts Exhibit — Mercer
County Historical Museum lawn from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
June 28 to July 2
5th annual Maria Stein Shrine Art Show and Sale —
2291 St. Johns Road
July 10
Taste of Celina Block Party and Car Show
August 1-2
New Idea Farm Equipment and Antique Tractor Exhibit
will be held at the Coldwater Community Park
September 13
Children’s Treasure Hunt
September 19
3rd Kreuzweg Bicycle Pilgrimage of the Land of the
Cross Tipped Churches — Maria Stein. T his group
ride of between 20 to 30 miles begins and ends at the
Relic Shrine and features visits and tours of historic
churches with an added stop at the Bicycle Museum
of America in New Bremen. The route primarily traces
country roads with flat terrain and rest stops at churches
are between 3 and 10 miles apart. Marked roads,
T-shirts and pilgrim shells available for purchase. Free
Registration online at: Kreuzwegpilgrim.org or contact
Auglaize and Mercer County Convention and Visitors
Bureau; 900 Edgewater Drive: St. Marys, OH 45885.
419394-1294
September 27, October 11, 18
Grand Lake Crappie Series
October 26
The 15th Annual Military & Antique Gun Exhibit
& Vietnam War Weapons Exhibit will be held at the
Mercer Co. Historical Society from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
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Region filled with Summer Festivals
From late spring until fall Auglaize and Mercer
counties are home to a wide variety of festivals
and events nearly every weekend. There are
games, rides, 5K races, live entertainment and
plenty of food for the entire family to enjoy.
June 19-21
Rockford Community Days
Join the Shanes Crossing Historical Society and the
Rockford Community for community garage sales,
entertainment, food stands, a parade and much
more.
June 26-28
Maria Stein Country Fest
Totally free entertainment beginning with the featured performance with the Big Air Insanity Freestyle Mototcross show and the nationally known
Country Fest Tractor Square Dancers. Additional
features include Garden, Antique and Stock tractor
pulls, Cruise-In Car Show, Chainsaw wood carving, Go Kart Races . Competitions in Mini-Indy
car, Diaper Derby, Punt-Pass-Kick, Quarterback
Challenge and a 5K Run/Walk. Tournaments
include Volleyball, Dodgeball, Corn Hole and 3 on
3 Basketball. The festival plays music for all ages
throughout the weekend, and has plenty of food to
satisfy everyone’s palate, plus a petting zoo, games,
rides, and fun for all.
July 3-4
Independence Day Celebration,
New Knoxville, Ohio
Food and beer tents open at 4 p.m. Friday. There
will be a book sale, cash and prize raff le, dunk-tank,
inf latable rides for the kids, softball tournament,
American Legion live duck races and live music. On
Saturday there will be a 5K walk and run, a one mile
fun run, cornhole tournament, BBQ chicken dinners and a fireworks display Saturday night. Fun for
the whole family both days.
July 3-5
Freedom Days, Celina, Ohio
Great music, kids games, food and activities for the
whole family including live music each night.
July 15-19
Summer Moon Festival,
Wapakoneta, Ohio
The festivities kick off with the Miss Summer
Moon Festival Scholarship Pageant on Wednesday.
The rest of the week and weekend includes rides,
food, bed races, free entertainment, a car show, baggo/corn hole tournament, YMCA Bike Ride, Run
to the Moon, a Farmer’s Market, Poker Run Fishing
Derby and much more. Events at the museum will
include an appearance by a NASA astronaut, astronaut trivia and space inf latables.
July 24-26
Lake Festival,
Celina, Ohio
The Celina Lake Festival includes fun on Grand
Site of 2 Major Indian Battles!
Museum exhibits include:
➥ Large collection of prehistoric Indian artifacts
➥ Numerous artifacts from the 2 battles
➥ Anthony Wayne’s army
➥ 1790 Native Americans
➥ Treaty of Greenville
MUSEUM HOURS:
June, July, August - Daily 12-5pm
May & Sept. - Weekends 12-5pm
ADMISSION:
Adults $5
Children (Ages 6-12) $2
Children Under 6 Free
1 Fort Site Street/St. Rt. 49 & 119
Fort Recovery, Ohio 45846
419-375-4649
Tours by Appointment 419-375-4384
www.fortrecoverymuseum.com
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Lake St. Marys for the whole family. There is a
Miss Lake Festival Scholarship Pageant, a pancake breakfast, craft show and parade to enjoy as
well as entertainment, food stands, activities for
the kids and much more.
August 2-8
Auglaize County Fair,
Wapakoneta, Ohio
From free entertainment for kids and adults to
rides and food stands. From junior fair exhibits to
a cheerleader competition the Auglaize County
Fair has something for everyone to enjoy.
August 6-9
World’s Longest Yard Sale
Find great deals and steals during the world’s
longest garage sale right along US 127.
August 13-16
SummerFest, St. Marys, Ohio
The annual SummerFest in 2014 has a 5K run,
Celina Governors Cup Regatta
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Along Lakeshore Drive
Celina, Ohio
co-ed volleyball tournament, car show, corn hole
tournament, softball games and a parade as well
food stands, rides and entertainment for the
whole family.
August 14-20
Mercer County Banner Fair,
Celina, Ohio
The fair will also offer free entertainment, food
stands, junior fair exhibits, the crowning of Junior Fair King and Queen, rides for the kids and
much more.
August 14-16
Bremenfest, New Bremen, Ohio
The 2015 Bremenfest celebration will involve
musical performances, Little Miss and Queen
Pageants, cheer competition, fun run, bike tour,
car show and chili cook-off. Mud volleyball,
dodgeball and a parade as well as rides and food
will keep the whole family entertained all weekend long.
August 22-23
Governor’s Cup Regatta,
Celina, Ohio
Boat racing returns to Grand Lake St. Marys
with opening ceremonies Saturday at noon. The
trophy presentation will be held 30 minutes after
the last heat on Sunday. Pancake breakfasts each
morning and food concession stands along Lake
Shore Drive will be available.
Armstrong
Air & Space Museum
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500 Apollo Dr.
Wapakoneta
419.738.8811
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Wapak’s Most Unique Shop
109 W. Auglaize St. Wapakoneta
Open Everyday - 419-738-2298
Close to Armstrong Air & Space Museum.
1008 Lunar Drive,
Wapakoneta
419-738-2050
www.CASACHICWAPAK.com
Home & Garden, Wrought Iron, Wicker & Hand-painted
Furniture, Purses, Jewelry, Fiestaware & MORE!
www.bestwestern.com/wapakonetainn
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Radio Controlled Cars - Boats - Planes - Parts &
Accesories - Trains - Plastic Models - Slot Car Sets Model Rockets - Laser Engraved - Plaques - Trophies
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Antique
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116 W. Auglaize
Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
419-738-8004
Mon-Sat 10-6, Sun 12-6
The Area’s Largest
Antique Mall, with over
200 Booths and Showcases!
www.Auglaize-Antique-Mall.com
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September 6
125th Annual Fryburg Homecoming
September 25-26
Pumpkinfest
New Bremen, Ohio
September 26
Second-Ever Grand Lake Marathon
St. Marys and Celina, Ohio
Come cheer on the more than one thousand runners who are expected to take part in this event. The
half marathon ends in downtown St. Marys while the marathon ends in Celina.
October 2-4
Oktoberfest, Minster, Ohio
Free entertainment from rock music to traditional German Polka, food stands and beer stands all
weekend long. Traditional German fare and Beer Tray Relay bring people from all over.
There will be the annual Little Miss and Miss Oktoberfest competitions, the annual 10K race and
craft show and much more available all weekend long.
October 18
Miami Erie Canal
Walk with Nature &
Fall Festival
The walk starts in St. Marys Memorial Park at noon.
A Craft show and non profit booths will be set up as well.
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Marinas and Camping
Bayview Sun & Snow Marina
5350 Bayview Road
Celina, Ohio 45822
419-268-2726
bayview@bright.net
Service: Gasoline, vending machines, boat storage,
seasonal dock rentals, boat sales
Rental Equipment: Pedal boats
The Boathouse at Grand Lake
1112 S. Main St.
Celina, Ohio 45822
419-586-6657
boathouse@skynet.net
www.boatgrandlake.com
Services: Emergency/repair, gasoline, vending
machines, boat storage, new and used boat sales,
seasonal boat dock rentals.
Rental Equipment: Pedal Boats
D&W Marina
7001 Cottonwood Dr.
Celina, Ohio 45822
419-268-2280
Services: Gasoline, vending machines, boat storage,
seasonal dock rentals, boat sales
Kozy Marina
8500 St. Rt. 703 East
Celina, Ohio 45822
419-394-8797
www.kozymarina.com
Services: Emergency/repair, gasoline, vending
machines, boat storage, day use docks, seasonal dock
rentals, boat sales
Ohio Marine, Inc.
205 Harbor Point Dr.
Celina, Ohio 45822
419-586-3185
ohmarine@bright.net
www.ohiomarine.com
Services: Emergency/repair, gasoline, vending
machines, boat storage, seasonal dock rentals, boat
sales
Freedom Outdoors
215 Gordon Park Dr.
St. Marys, Ohio 45885
866-574-5600
www.freedomoutdoors.com
Services: Emergency/repair, gasoline, vending
machines, boat storage, day use docks, seasonal dock
rentals, bait and tackle and boat sales.
Rental Equipment: Jet skis, pontoons, pedal boats,
fishing boats, runabouts
Easy Campground
14338 Townline-Kossuth Rd.
St. Marys, Ohio 45885
419-394-3836
51 Electric Sites, Pets Permitted, Showers, Flush
Toilets, Dump Station, Horseshoes, Volleyball,
Restaurant, Snack Bar, Vending, Camp Store, Storage,
Firewood, Bottle Gas, Playground, Picnic Tables,
Recreation Hall, Dancing. Tents, Campers, Truck
Campers and Motor Homes welcome.
Glacier Hill Lakes
11675 Wapak-Freyburg Rd.
Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
419-738-3005
419-738-9392 (fax)
ghl@watchtv.net
www.glacierhilllakes.com
Campground, RV
Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
834 Edgewater Dr.
St. Marys, Ohio 45885
419-394-2774
135 Electric Sites, 82 Non-Electric Sites, Beach, Boat
Docks, Pets Permitted, Showers, Laundry Facilities,
Flush Toilets, Dump Station, Boat Rental, Bike
Rental, Tennis Court, Volleyball Court, Horse Shoes,
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Marinas and Camping
Miniature Golf, Vending, CAmp Store, Firewood,
Basketball Court, Playground, Picnic Tables, Naturalist
Programs, Movies, Boat Tie-ups, Launch Ramps,
Group Camp, Boot Camp, Two Rent-a-Camps and
one TeePee, two Cedar Cabins. Tents, Campers, Truck
Campers and Motor Homes welcome.
419-394-8089
200 Electric Sites, Beach, Boat Docks, Pets Permitted,
Showers, Flush Toilets, Dump Station, Restaurant
Snack Bar, Vending, Storage, Picnic Tables, Many Lots
Leased Annually. Tents, Campers, Truck Campers,
Motor Homes.
Kozy Kampground
Wapakoneta KOA
5134 It’s It Road
Celina, Ohio 45822
419-268-2275
585 Electric & Water Sites, 15 Non-Electric, 500 with
Electric, Water and Sewer, Boat Docks, Boat Ramps,
Pets Permitted, Showers, Flush Toilets, Dump Station,
Miniature Golf, Restaurant, Vending, Camp Store,
Storage, Firewood, Swimming Pool, Playground,
Picnic Tables, Recreation Hall. Tents, Campers, Truck
Campers, Motor Homes and Mobile Homes welcome.
River Trail Campground
7712 Deep Cut Rd.
Mendon, Ohio 45862
419-795-1400
172 Electric Sites, 20 primitive sites, Pond, Swimming
Beach, Pets Permitted on Leash, City Water, Camp
Store, Playground, Horseshoes, Basketball, Volleyball,
Picnic Tables and Fire Rings. Remote Wooded Area.
Activities every weekend and a band on holidays.
Rustic Haven Campgrounds
284 Koehn Rd.
St. Marys, Ohio 45885
"Area's
Largest
Selection of
Ready-made
Frames"
“We
Frame
To
Please”
Mercer County Fairgrounds
1001 W. Market ST.
Celina, Ohio 45822
419-586-3239
www.mercercountyohiofair.com
500 Electric Sites, Pets Permitted, Dump Station,
Horseshoes, Picnic Tables, Campers, Truck Campers,
Motor Homes by reservation only.
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315 E. Auglaize St.
St. Marys
(419) 394-2345
415 S. Wayne St.
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93 E. 4th St. Minster, OH
419-628-3614
14719 Cemetery Rd.
Wapakoneta, Ohio 45895
1-800-KOA-9872
419-738-6016
www.wapakonetakoa.com
Free “Wi-Fi Service,” 65-80 ft. pull-through sites,
big rigs welcome. Convenience store with souvenirs,
grocery items, RV supplies, 50, 20, 20 amp service,
propane sales/exchange tanks and on board, heated
swimming pool May-September. Movies and bingo in
our enclosed pavilion. Groups welcome-pavilion seats
up to 80, activities throughout the year, basketball,
volleyball, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard and mini golf,
game room and playground. ADA Family Bathroom/
Shower.
Hours: M-W-F 9:30-5:30; T 12:00-8:00; Sat 9:30-12:30
Closed Thurs-Sun
Quality Parts & Service for over 50 Years
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Museums and Attractions
The Armstrong Air and Space Museum
Named in honor of astronaut Neil Armstrong, a
Wapakoneta native, the museum chronicles Ohioans’ contributions to the history of f light. Exhibits
include the Gemini VIII spacecraft, the airplane Neil
Armstrong f lew as a student, spacesuits, and a moon
rock. The massive dome houses the Astro Theater,
which features regular half-hour films. Visitors will
also have the opportunity to test themselves on three
space simulators.
Auglaize County Historical Society
The Daniel Mooney Museum
Built in 1876 as the home of Major Charles Hipp,
a former Civil War officer, this newly remodeled historical museum once belonged to Daniel Mooney, a
former ambassador to Paraguay. Early Auglaize history is represented here with many artifacts and photos.
Wapakoneta Museum
The Wapakoneta Local History Museum is housed
in the original First Presbyterian Church built in
1861-1862, the oldest Protestant church in Auglaize
County. The structure is architecturally as well as
historically significant, and is today home to many
historical items collected from Wapakoneta and Auglaize County.
Bicycle Museum of America
The Bicycle Museum of America has been in New
Bremen, Ohio since 1997. The museum displays over
300 bicycles, the core of which were the Schwinn
family collection formerly displayed at the Navy Pier
in Chicago. With its total collection numbering over
600 bicycles, the Bicycle Museum of America is the
largest private collection in the world open to the
public. Have your picture taken atop a big wheel bicycle, a fun stop for young and old alike.
Buckland Historical Museum
The museum is located within the Buckland Community Center at 306 N. Main St. Call 419-657-6569
for tour information.
Cridersville Historical Museum
The 1890 church depicts the history of the town
and the surrounding area. The log home was built in
1836 by Daniel Bousher, one of the earliest pioneer
families in the Cridersville area. It is furnished to represent the pioneer lifestyle of the 1830s and 1840s.
Fort Recovery State Museum
Fort Recovery is the site of two of the most dramatic Indian battles in American history. Museum
features Wayne soldiers, a lifelike warrior, battle descriptions and one of the largest Indian artifact collections on display in Ohio. On the grounds are two
reconstructed blockhouses, a connecting stockade
and the Greenville Treaty Line marker. A 103 foot
monument stands to remember the 900-plus soldiers
who died here and an oak tree to remember the Native Americans. Other attractions are a log home,
blacksmith shop, historical walkway, local walk-by
museum and a state park.
The Langsdon Gem & Mineral Collection
Rock hounds take note of this fabulous gem and
mineral collection on display to the public. The Mercer County District Library in Celina exhibits the
collection consisting of 661 samples from all over the
world. The specimens are housed in 12 custom built
cabinets located in the center of the library. The collection was donated to the library by Ron and Ruth
Langsdon on the basis that it be continually displayed
to the public. Each sample is labeled with the mineral
type and place of origin. Examples of minerals displayed are: apophyllite, stibnite, pyrite, galena, and
purple amethyst. Displayed in brightly lit cases, the
minerals sparkle and gleam with a life of their own.
The library offers classes and group tours by prior
arrangement with Professor Ken Strickland who is
the curator of the collection. The library is open six
days a week with a variation in hours from summer
to winter. Call ahead for library hours of service or to
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834 Edgewater Drive
St. Marys, OH 45885
(419) 394-3611 - Main Office
(419) 394-2774 - Camp Store
(419) 394-2692 - FAX
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Area Museums and attractions
request a program or tour.
Lockkeeper’s House
Visitors Center
Stop by the Lockkeepers House Visitors Center
to learn about the history of this waterway. Built as
a replica of the Lockkeepers House that stood on the
site for nearly 100 years, the Visitors Center is a great
place to begin your visit to the canal. The visitors center features displays, photos and other information
about the canal, its construction and the impact it had
on the development of western Ohio. It is located adjacent to Lock One Park in downtown New Bremen.
It is handicap accessible with public restrooms and is
open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 5
p.m.
Traversing 249 miles from Cincinnati to Toledo,
Irish and German immigrants labored from 1825 to
1845 to complete the canal, which improved transportation and commerce for the western portion
of the state. Much of the canal in this area is intact
with many historic structures, bridges and aqueducts
2 Willipie St.
Wapakoneta, OH 45895
419-739-2200
155 E. High St.
St. Marys, OH 45885
419-300-2300
telecommunications.service.community
telserco.com
along the way. The towpath along Ohio 66 from Minster to Lock 14 north of St. Marys is a great place to
walk and enjoy nature’s beauty. Designated a state
Scenic Byway.
Maria Stein Heritage Museum
This museum, housed in a convent building of the
early 1900s, holds treasures from the area’s past, as
well as of convent life. Featuring information and
artifacts on the settlement of the area as well as the
religious orders who served the early settlers, the
museum is located in the upper f loor of the National
Marion Shrine of the Holy Relics.
Mercer County Historical Museum
This museum chronicles the past 200 years of Mercer County area life. Also known as the Riley House,
the museum contains genealogical materials and
many books of local history. Open Houses with Special Exhibits are held throughout the year, e.g. Prehistoric Artifacts; Antique Guns; Post Cards; Sports
Hall of Fame, etc.
Over two dozen Western Ohio and Mercer County
Local History Books have been printed by the Historical Society. A weekly newspaper column is written
by Joyce Alig, President, who has the best Archival
Collection of Mercer County History in existence.
Minster Historical Museum
The Minster Historical Society maintains a museum of local artifacts and the members are active in
promoting and preserving Minster’s heritage.
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New Bremen Historical Museum
In the early days of the Miami and Erie Canal in New
Bremen, what was later referred to as the “Thompson
House” was the lockkeeper’s house and New Bremen’s
major overnight lodging establishment. It was the job
of the lockkeeper to keep canal boat traffic moving
through the lock. The original lockkeeper’s house
stood on the west bank of lock one until April 1968
when it was destroyed in a practice session for the
New Bremen and other area Fire Departments. The
foundation of the house was uncovered during the
renovation of Lock One in 2006. The Village of New
General Merchandise & Grocery 419-586-3777
Open 24 Hours
Optical Center - 419-584-0615
Mon.-Fri. 9am-9pm, Sat. 8am-8pm, Sun. 12pm - 5pm
Pharmacy - 419-586-6177
Mon.-Fri. 9am-7pm, Sat. 9am-6pm, Sun. 11am - 5pm
One Hour Photo Lab - 419-584-0672
Mon.-Sat. 9am-9pm, Sun. 10am - 8pm
WAL-MART® Super Center 1950 Haveman Rd., Celina, OH 45822
Bremen, MECCA, Chamber of Commerce and the
New Bremen Historic Association combined efforts
to reconstruct a Lockkeeper’s House on the same site
as the old one.
New Knoxville Historical Museum
A lovely 19th century home is the site of the New
Knoxville Historical Society’s extensive collection of
artifacts and photographs. This museum maintains
and displays items of historic information and interest pertaining to the lives and accomplishments of
the German ancestry of New Knoxville and surrounding rural area.
We Refill & Exchange
Propane Tanks
1677 Celina Road
St. Marys, OH
(419) 394-7851
HOURS: Mon-Fri 8:00am - 8pm
Sat 8am - 8pm, Sun 9am - 5pm
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This is a “museum in the making.” It will soon
Shanes Crossing
house the growing collection of the society preservHistorical Museum
The Shanes Crossing Historical Society was ing the history of the area.
formed in 1995 to celebrate the 175th anniversary
of the town of Shanesville. Anthony Shane plotted
the town on part of his Land Grant, on the north
side of the St. Marys River. The town was later
called Shanes Crossing and in 1890 the Post Office
changed the name to Rockford.
In the fall of 2005, the society was able to obtain
the former Rockford Lumber Company store and
have remodeled it. The town has moved their offices into part of it.
The main showroom is now the SCHS museum
and over the past few months, the members have
collected and placed town historical items on display.
Uniopolis Historical Museum
The museum, constructed in 1875 as a United
Brethren Church, had been the Town Hall since
1900. The Uniopolis Historical Society is the most
recently organized in the county.
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Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
Originally constructed as a feeder reservoir for the
Miami-Erie Canal, Grand Lake St. Marys was for many
years recognized as the largest man-made reservoir
in the world. The 13,500-acre lake is the gateway to
swimming, boating, camping and fishing in one of Ohio’s
oldest state parks. There are nearly 52 miles of shoreline
which today offer a variety of recreational activities
for the entire family. Grand Lake St. Marys provides
numerous opportunities for picnicking, fishing, boating
and camping.
Boating
of private launch ramps, which are located at the many
marinas around the lake. Boats and personal water crafts
can also be rented at many of the marinas. Grand Lake
St. Marys has also been heralded by many as a sailing
paradise. Boat dock rentals are available through the
Grand Lake St. Marys State Park office. Call 419-3943611 for more information.
Fishing
• Year-round fishing offers crappie, bass, bluegill,
walleye and yellow perch
• Valid Ohio fishing license is required
Fishing is a year-round affair on Grand Lake St.
Marys. The lake’s waters, which warm quickly in the
spring, activate a healthy large-mouth bass population
and create large catches of crappie and blue gill. The lake
is considered to be one of the finest “pan-fishing” lakes in
the state and is also home to a good population of yellow
perch and catfish. Since 1999, walleye fry and fingerlings
have been stocked in Grand Lake St. Marys.
Anglers can call the Auglaize and Mercer Counties
Convention and Visitors Bureau at 800-860-4726 for a
fishing report.
• Boats of unlimited horsepower are permitted on the
13,500-acre lake
• 8 state-operated launch ramps provide access to the
lake
• Several private launch ramps also exist along the
shallow shoreline
• Seasonal dock rentals are available, call the park office
for information
• 300 foot no-wake zone has been established and is
enforced around the lake’s 52 miles of shoreline
• The state wildlife refuge, located on the southwest
corner, is off limits to boats at all times
Camping
The lake is open-zoned for skiing and there are no • 176 electric sites, including some full hook-up sites
limits on horsepower for power boating. There are • 28 non-electric sites
eight state-operated launch ramps as well as a number • Facilities include flush toilets, laundry, showers and a
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• 4 picnic shelters can be reserved online or by calling
866-644-6727
Although hard to imagine, at one time the Grand Lake
St. Marys region was part of a vast forest wilderness that
stretched from the Allegheny Mountains of Pennsylvania
to the prairies of Illinois. Today, in place of this forest are
fields of corn, soybeans and wheat
In addition to forests, pre-settlement Ohio contained
large prairies and wetlands. The land which now lies
beneath St. Marys reservoir was once a vast wet prairie.
Today, the park contains varying habitats including
woodlands, wetlands, and prairies in addition to the
surrounding croplands
Swimming
Grand Lake St. Marys lies along one of the country’s
• 4 public swimming beaches as well as other swimming
major
migration routes. Water birds using the lake as
areas provided for boaters
a resting stop include Canada geese, ducks, grebes,
• Swimming is permitted during daylight hours only
• Swim at your own risk & be sure to keep an eye on the swans, egrets, loons, herons, cormorants and ospreys.
Many ducks, geese and heron also nest here. Bald eagles,
kids
magnificent birds long absent from the area, have again
• Pets are NOT permitted on swimming beaches
nested on the southwest corner of the lake at the wildlife
Picnicking
refuge. Other animals of the park include fox squirrel,
• 9 Picnic areas with tables and grills are located in scenic mink, raccoon, beaver, coyote, white-tailed deer and
areas around the lake
many others
dump station.
• Pets are permitted except for the area in and around the
Getaway Rentals
• Free WiFi access is available at the camp store to
registered campers
• Separate swimming beach, boat launch and boat
docks/tie-ups are available to registered campers
• Seasonal naturalist programs are offered on weekends
Memorial Day through Labor Day
• Full-service camp store loans games, fishing and
sporting equipment to registered campers
• Bike rentals and miniature golf course
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Country Attractions
Barry Farm
20086 Mudsock Rd. Wapakoneta, OH 45895
419-228-4640
Open all year: Daily 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. or by
appointment.
Pickles, relish, salsas, dried foods; farm and cannery
tours by appointment. Apples, black raspberries,
blackberries, Jams and Jellies, pears.
Green Thumb Farm Market
5254 Younger Rd. Celina, OH 45822
419-678-8621
Stop by to see these peaceful, beautiful animals.
Check out the Coldwater Creek Alpaca Store
for items made from their soft f leece. Call for an
appointment.
04247 Southland Rd. New Bremen, OH 45869
419-753-2456
Open May: Daily 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
June 1 -Sept. 15: Monday - Saturday 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Sept. 16 - Oct. 28: Monday-Saturday 10 a.m. - Dark,
Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Annuals, apples, asparagus, beans, bedding plants,
beets, black raspberries, blackberries, blueberries,
broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe, celery, cherries, cider,
cucumbers, Eggs, grapes, greens, herbs, honey,
Jams and Jellies, lettuce, melons, onions, peaches,
pears, peas, peppers, perennials, plums, potatoes,
pumpkins, red raspberries, rhubarb, squash,
strawberries, sweet corn, tomatoes, trees, turnips,
watermelon, zucchini.
Covered Bridge Farmers Market
Jutte’s Fruit Farm & Landscaping
Coldwater Creek Alpacas
South Street St. Marys, OH 45885
419-300-4611
Every Saturday beginning the Saturday after
Memorial Day and ending in late September from
8 a.m. - Noon at Memorial Park in St. Marys.
Offerings vary, annuals, fruits, vegetables, meats,
spices and baked goods.
Ever Green Tree Farm
15273 Lambert Rd. St. Marys, OH 45885
419-394-8202
Open Nov. - Dec., Monday-Friday 1 p.m. - 7 p.m.,
Saturday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Sunday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Blue Spruce, cut-your-own, Scotch Pine, shaking,
tree baling.
Quality, Value & Service
Locally Owned & Operated
Store Hours:
OPEN 7 DAYS PER WEEK
7AM TIL 10 PM
1550 Celina Road • St. Marys
419-394-4015 • www.pantrypridemkt.com
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3460 St. Rt. 49 Fort Recovery, OH 45846
419-375-2304
Open June - July: Monday-Saturday 8 a.m. - Noon
August - October: Daily 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Bedding plants, cantaloupe, melons, peaches,
pumpkins, shrubs, strawberries, sweet corn,
tomatoes, trees, watermelon
Kaufman’s Backyard Gardens
307 N. Westminster St. Waynesfield, OH 45896
419-568-9461
Open April - December: Monday - Friday 9 a.m. - 7
p.m., Saturday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday Noon - 5 p.m.
Annuals, apples, baked goods, balled & burlap,
beans, bedding plants, beets, black raspberries,
“Overlooking the Lake”
Tracey Borns
Manager
Toll Free: 866-359-8624
West Bank Inn
1055 West Bank Road, Celina, OH 45822
419-584-DOCK (3625) fx: 419-584-0104
www.westbankinn.com
info@westbankinn.com
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Open mid-September to early November. Call for days
and hours. They do accommodate groups and also
persons with disabilities. They offer a wonderful corn
maze each year, hayrides, farm animals and fire rings for
wiener/marshmallow roasts.
Niekamp Farm & Flea Market
6133 Olding Rd. St. Henry, OH 45822
419-925-5208
Open all year: Daily 6 a.m.-10 p.m.
Holiday open house in late November. Harvest Days
in October. Annuals, apples, baked goods, beans,
Blue Spruce, broccoli, cabbage, cantaloupe, carrots,
cauliflower, celery, cherries, cider, cucumbers, Douglas
Fir, eggs, Fraser Fir, grapes, honey, Jams and Jellies,
lettuce, maple syrup, melons, onions, peppers, potatoes,
pumpkins, radishes, Scotch Pine, strawberries, sweet
corn, tomatoes, watermelon, zucchini.
Settlage Century Farm
12218 St. Rt. 29 St. Marys, OH 45885
419-753-2709
Eggs, Egg Products, Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, Meat
Packing Plants, Sausages and Meat Products.
Open June - October: Saturday 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Special activities are planned throughout the season,
call for details. Annuals, apples, baked goods, beans,
beets, black raspberries, blackberries, broccoli, cabbage,
cantaloupe, carrots, cider, cucumbers, Eggs, herbs,
honey, Jams and Jellies, lettuce, maple syrup, melons,
onions, peaches, peas, peppers, potatoes, pumpkins,
radishes, red raspberries, rhubarb, squash, strawberries,
sweet corn, tomatoes, turnips, watermelon, zucchini
Whitney Educational Farm
19631 St. Marys River Rd. St. Marys 45885
419-394-2000
The Whitney family has farmed the area for over 100
years and has put together a wonderful educational
experience for children (and adults). Learn about farm
animals and crops to understand where our food, fuel
and many household items originate. Also on site, a
museum packed with equipment and items used in
farms of yesteryear. By appointment only.
Windy Meadow Farm
Smallwood Tree Farm
9660 County Rd. 66A New Bremen, OH 45869
419-394-3880
Featuring Suri Alpacas, Angora Goats and Grate
Pyrenees Dogs. Call ahead to make sure someone is
available to show you around their lovely operation.
Enjoyable for kids of all ages. No admission charge!
Wapakoneta Farmers Market
6572 St. Rt. 47 Versailles, OH 45380
937-526-3232
Open Monday through Thursday from 10 a.m. to 6
p.m. Friday and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., closed
15984 Hengstler Rd. Wapakoneta, OH 45895
419-738-7455
Hot cocoa in the barn near the tree cutting area (served
by Mrs. Claus) hay ride on a wagon with tractor to tree
cutting area.
Downtown at Heritage Park
419-738-5725
WOW! FOWLER’S TV
Rent to Own 1/2 the Cost of Others
St. Marys
VOTED BEST PLACE TO BUY ELECTRONICS
12 YEARS IN A ROW
by Readers of The Evening Leader and the Wapakoneta Daily News
in
58 Yearesss
in
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WE SERVICE WHAT WE SELL!
Becky Fowler
1 Block N. of Hospital,1301 E. Spring St. • 419-394-5316
Hours: M & F 9:30-8; T, W, TH 9:30-5:30, Sat. 9:30-3
Mark Fowler
The Winery at Versailles
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History of the area
The area in and around Grand lake St. Marys State
Park played an important part in the development of
the Northwest territory. The St. Marys River served as
a vital link between the Great Lakes and the Ohio River
Because of this heavy water traffic, the renegades Simon and James Girty established a trading post, which
eventually evolved into the town of St. Marys.
General “Mad” Anthony Wayne passed through the
area in 1794 during this march to drive out the Shawnee, which culminated in the Battle of Fallen Timbers
Some of Wayne’s men returned here to make their
homes In 1837, work commenced on a reservoir for the
Miami-Erie canal to maintain the canal’s five-foot water
depth. Workers using hand tools were paid 35 cents a
day and a jigger of whiskey to keep malaria away.
At its completion in 1845, 13,500-acre Grand Lake
was the largest man-made lake in the world. The lake
was connected to the canal by a three-mile feeder
The canal prospered until the coming of the railroads
in the 1870s. The area experienced another boom in the
late 1890s when oil was discovered. For a time the lake
was dotted with oil derricks. Today a pile of rocks near
the center of the lake marks the spot of the last producing well. A monument will soon be built marking the
well. Grand Lake St. Marys and other canal feeder lakes
in the state were the first areas to be dedicated as Ohio
state parks in 1949.
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Weekend Entertainment • Full Service Bar
Great Beer & Wine Selection
VOTED
BEST AREA DINING EXPERIENCE
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419-300-1060
202 W. South Street - St. Marys, OH
Delivery
Thursday - Sunday starting at 4:30 p.m.
Lunch Delivery
Monday - Friday from 11 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
We DO NOT accept checks
Prices Subject to Change.
Touchdown Specials
Roughrider Pizza - Ranch dressing, bacon, turkey, onion and mushroom
6”
9”
12”
15”
18”
$5.00
$8.75
$12.50
$14.20
$19.20
Taco Pizza - Salsa, taco meat, mozzarella, provolone & cheddar cheeses, onions & bl. olives
6”
9”
12”
15”
18”
$5.25
$9.25
$12.50
$14.20
$19.20
BBQ Pizza - Grilled chicken, BBQ sauce and cheese
6”
9”
12”
15”
18”
$5.00
$8.75
$12.50
$14.20
$19.20
Buffalo Chicken - Chicken marinated in hot sauce, cheese and ranch
6”
9”
12”
15”
18”
$5.00
$8.75
$12.50
$14.20
$19.20
Meatball Pizza - Meatballs, cheese and choice of BBQ sauce or pizza sauce
6”
9”
12”
15”
18”
$5.00
$8.75
$12.50
$14.20
$19.20
Deluxe Pizza - Everything (All toppings) *Jalapeno optional
6”
9”
12”
15”
18”
$6.00
$10.00 $14.00
$17.20
$20.20
Starting Line Up
Pizza
6”
9”
12”
Cheese
$2.99 $6.00
$7.99
$10.99 $12.99
1 Topping
$3.29 $6.60
$8.99
$12.19 $14.49
2 Toppings
$3.59 $7.20
$9.99
$13.39 $15.99
3 Toppings
$3.89 $7.80 $10.99
$14.59 $17.49
4 Toppings
$4.19 $8.40 $11.99
$15.79 $18.99
Extra Topping
$.40
$.80
$1.00
15”
$1.20
18”
$1.50
TOPPINGS: Hamburger, Pepperoni, Mushrooms, Sausage, Onions,
Banana Peppers, Olives (Black & Green),
Green Peppers, Bacon, Ham,
Cheese,
Sauerkraut
703 E.Extra
Market St.
Celina, OhioJalepenos,
45822
Join us for Breakfast
Served Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 10:30 am
(Check inside store for complete menu)
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703 E. Market St., Celina • 419-586-16686'-5 "
Mon.-Fri. 9-9; Sat. 10-9; Sun. 12-9
STOP IN TO SEE OUR WIDE VARIETY
OF NATURAL SUPPLEMENTS
Organic Plant Protein
Raw Fit (High Protein Weight Loss)
• Chocolate • Coffee
• Vanilla
• Unflavored
Grain Free — Gluten Free
6'-0 " viewable area
Option D
New
double-sided
internally
illuminatedwith
aluminum
sign cabinet with White
Try a delicious & healthy plastic
frozen
treat
mixed
flavor.
faces decorated with translucent vinyl graphics. New double-sided
19mm full-color- LED
displaya
withdaily
3ft. x 6ft. viewable area.
add
• Natural Fruit Smoothies
Existing Steel structure to be used.
dose of vitamins
Oracal 8800-337 Cardinal Red
Oracal 8500-052 Azure Blue
Oracal 951-070 Black
Oracal 8800-060 Dark Green
Oracal 8800-021 Yellow
Digital print
• Frozen Yogurt - including no sugar added,
Final Drawing
Client
Celina’s Best Yogurt
Location
Celina, Ohio
Client Approval
Saved as “Celina’s Best Yogurt
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Total Area
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Circuits
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Drawn by
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All Concepts, Designs and Plans
represented by this document are
the property of the
KESSLER DESIGN GROUP
and are for use on
the project specified in
this document.
Copyright 2012 by
KESSLER DESIGN GROUP
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
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5804 Poe Avenue
DAYTON, OHIO 45414
937-898-0633
non-fat yogurt - only 8 cal. per oz.
• Southern Snow - flavored shaved ice
Specialty Sundaes
Oreo Brownie • Peanut Butter • Fudge Brownie •Chocolate Chip Cookie
Celina’s Best Yogurt & Health Foods
701 E. Market St, Celina • 419.586.1668
Hours: Monday-Saturday 10am-9pm — In Summer - Open until 10pm
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117 S. Main, St. Marys
Mike & Tammy Cool, Owners
419-394-0130
coolslockerroompizza.com
Lunch Box Special $6.00
Size
9”
12”
SPECIALTY PIZZA
Size
9"
12"
14”
16”
WINGS 10 piece 20 piece
Plain, BBQ, Sweet Texas BBQ,
Hot and Buffalo
Boneless: 10 piece 20 piece
14"
16"
SALADS
Taco, Meat Lovers, Cajun Chicken,
Rough Rider, BBQ Chicken,
Chicken Ranch, Garden, Veggie,
Double Cheeseburger,
NEW
New! Buffalo Chicken Pizza
CALZONES
Calzone $6.25
Filled with (3) cheeses
and any (3) toppings
of your choice. It
is buttered and
sprinkled with a
Parmesan/Romano
cheese spice blend.
Choose any (2)
dipping sauces
of your choice.
Small or Large
All salads with crackers,
croutons and dressing.
Garden
Chef
Italian
Chicken Cajun
Taco
Chicken
Everyday Specials:
* HOME-RUN
SPECIAL
16" (5) item pizza,
breadsticks and
$
2 ltr. pop
20.00
PICK-UP
SPECIAL
16” (1) item pizza
$
11.00
Limit (3) meats and extra meats
will be additional
Add up to (2) toppings @
$2.00 per topping
FAMILY
FEAST
MONDAY & TUESDAY
PICKUP
ONLY
Buy (2)-16” regular
$3.00 OFF all 12” and
price pizzas and
14” pizzas with
receive (1)-12” 1 item
3 or more toppings
pizza
(Specialty Pizzas also included)
FREE
All Star Subs
8” or
12”
8” or
12”
Pizza Sub
Veggie Sub
Mushroom Steak Sub
Steak Sub
Italian Sausage Sub
Chicken Sub
Ham & Cheese Sub
Turkey Sub
Pepperoni Sub
Meatball Sub
Any Sub, 1/4lb Cheeseburger, Hamburger, Fish or Fried Bologna
Lays Chips, Cookie, & Can of Pop
REGULAR PIZZA
Hours: Mon - Tue 10am-8pm
Wed - Thur 10am-9pm
Fri - Sat 10am-10:30 pm
Sun 4pm-9pm
*Closed 1:30-4 Mon-Sat
SPECIALTY SUBS
BBQ Rib Sub
Buffalo Chicken Sub
Ham Dandy Sub
Chicken Bacon Ranch Sub
Rough Rider Sub
Cajun Chicken Sub
Taco Sub
Turkey Club Sub
B.B.Q. Chicken Sub
BLT Sub
Wing T Sub
Combo Sub
14338 Towline-Kossuth Rd.
St. Marys, OH 45885
419-394-3836 • 419-953-5836
www.eventsatgalaxy.com
DINER NOW OPEN...Thursday-Sunday 4pm-9pm
New Menu: Pizzas & Subs, plus other daily features!
~ Delivery Available ~
Other Great Services Offered:
• Carry-Out, Alcohol and Ice
• All About Thyme Meals-To-Go Catering Services
• Event and Meeting Space • Outside Party Space
• Campgrounds - RV and Tent Lots
• NEW! Camper/RV Parts & Supplies • New! Propane Refill Station
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C-Town Wings
Open until midnight Friday & Saturday!
2/$20 DEALS-SUNDAY-THURSDAY NIGHTS
419-942-WING
Ask about our
BANQUET HALL
and CATERING
for your
special occasion
10 WINGS & DOMESTIC PITCHER $10
ALL DAY EVERYDAY!
WEEKDAY LUNCH SPECIALS $5.99
FREE BIRTHDAY MEAL - ADULTS ONLY WITH ID $10
VALUE FOOD ONLY (DINE-IN ONLY)
WOOD FIRE GRILL SPECIALS! STEAK, SEAFOOD,
BURGERS!
www.ctownwings.com
TO GO! ALL MENU ITEMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR CARRYOUT. WE ALSO CATER EVENTS...ASK FOR PRICING AND DETAILS
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“AUTHENTIC MEXICAN FOOD"
308 E. Market St., Celina, OH 45822
419-586-4500
Sun-Thurs 11am-9:30pm
Fri & Sat 11am-10:30pm
Happy Hour 2-5
- Carryouts Available -
Monday - Thursday
Outdoor Patio
Daily Lunch & Dinner Specials
Appetizers - Quesadillas - Fajitas - Burritos - Enchiladas
Chimichangas- Tacos- Fish Tacos - Taquitos - Chalupas
Taco Salad - Nachos - Vegetarian Meals - Combination Platters
Children's Menu - Desserts - Full Bar - Specialty Margaritas
AND MORE!
OPEN May thru
September!
Lots of Locally Grown Produce
• Peaches • Plums
• Cherries • Nectarines
• Local Honey
• Home Grown Tomatoes
Fresh Picked Daily!
NED’S HOME-GROWN
SWEET CORN!
Serving Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Monday & Tuesday
8:30am-2:00pm
Wednesday & Thursday
8:30am-2:00pm & 4pm-8pm
Friday & Saturday
8:30am-2pm & 4pm-9pm
Fresh Fruit Smoothies
Frappes & High
End Coffees
$2.00 Domestic Beer
Every Thursday!
New Menu Items and
Extensive Wine List!
AT THE CORNER OF ST. RT. 66 AND SOUTHLAND RD. BETWEEN NEW BREMEN & ST. MARYS • 419-753-2143
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Experience high-end dining with a
family-centric atmosphere at 17 West,
an American bistro located in historic
downtown New Bremen.
17 West Monroe New Bremen, Ohio
419-629-3800
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DINE IN or CARRY OUT
VARSITY
LANES
www.varsitylanes.com
419-394-2915 •
STARTERS
APPETIZERS
SPECIALTY PIZZA (12” SIZE ONLY)
SANDWICHES
Seasoned Cheesy Potatoes .......................................................... $5.50 Pretzel Sticks ....................................................................................$4.25
(Potato Wedges, Cheese Sauce, Grilled Onions, Bacon, Sour Cream or Ranch Dressing)
Clubhouse Basket (Mozzarella sticks, Cheddar & Hot Pepper Cheese Balls, ...........$8.00 Bosco Sticks (3 Cheese filled Breadsticks).............................$4.00
Breaded Mushroom .......................................................................... $3.75
Cauliflower, Mushrooms, Chicken Wings, Chicken Strips, Onion Rings and choice of 2 dips)
Varsity Bowl (Breaded Cauliflower, Cheddar & Hot Pepper Cheese Balls,, ...................$6.75 Breaded Cauliflower..........................................................................$3.00
Mozzarella Sticks with choice of 1 dip)
Cheddar Cheese Balls ......................................................................$3.50
Potato Skins (Bacon, Cheese, Choice of Sour Cream or Ranch) ............................ $4.50 Hot Pepper Cheese Balls .................................................................$3.50
No Substitutions – NO Half Orders Please
Chicken Strips (4) ............................................................................$4.00
PIZZA
Mozzarella Sticks (5) ..................................................................... $4.75
CHEESE
EACH ITEM
DELUXE PRICE (5 ITEMS) Nachos w/Cheese Dip ......................................................................$2.50
6”
$3.OO
$0.35
$4.75
Nachos w/Meat & Cheese Dip .......................................................$3.25
12”
$8.00
$1.20
$14.00
Mac & Cheese Bites (10)................................................................ $3.75
15”
$11.25
$1.55
$19.00
Corn Dog Nuggets (10) ................................................................... $3.75
18”
$14.50
$1.90
$24.00
Onion Rings .........................................................................................$3.00
PIZZA TOPPINGS
Shrimp Poppers .................................................................................$5.00
Pepperoni, Sausage, Ham, Bacon, Green Olives, Black Olives, Green Peppers,
Zesty
Deep Fried Pickles (6) .........................................................$4.00
Banana Peppers, Jalepeno Peppers, Onions, Mushrooms
Cream Cheese Jalapeno Poppers (6) ..........................................$4.00
DELUXE PIZZA’S include your choice of any five items.
All Sandwiches Served with Potato, Chips & Pickle Spear (Dine in Only)
Taco-Cheeseburger-Chicken Bacon Ranch...............................$14.00
Garlic Cheese ................................................................................. $8.00 BLT.........................................................................................................$3.50
Hand Breaded Tenderloin ...............................................................$5.50
WINGS
5
10
20 Cod Fish Fillet ....................................................................................$4.25
Wing Dings (Breaded Wings)
$4.00 $6.50 $13.00 Fried Bologna (1/4 cut)......................................................................$2.50
Buffalo Wings (Spicy Breaded Wings)
$4.00 $6.50 $13.00 Grilled Cheese ....................................................................................$2.50
Mild or Hot Wings (Breaded sauce dipped) $4.25 $7.00 $14.00 Grilled Ham & Cheese ...................................................................... $3.75
Boneless Wing Dings (1/2 pound) ....................................................$5.50 Hot Ham ..............................................................................................$3.25
Boneless Wing Zings (1/2 pound).....................................................$5.50 Pizza Steak (2 Patties w/Mozzarella Cheese in middle) ...................$3.00
Sauces: Ranch, Honey Mustard, Cajun, Golden Hot BBQ, Garlic Butter,
Turkey Club (Turkey, Bacon, Swiss, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Mayo on Toasted bun) ..... $5.00
Buffalo, Asian Sweet Chili BBQ
Ham Club (Ham, Bacon, Lettuce, Mayo on Toast).............................$5.50
SOUPS AND SALADS
Salad Dressings: Italian, Ranch, French, Blue Cheese,
1000 Island, Poppy Seed, Fat Free French, Fat Free Ranch
Chef Salad (Ham, Egg, Cheese, Tomato, Cucumber) ..............$4.95
Small Chef Salad .............................................................................$3.50
Chicken Breast (Chicken Breast, Egg, Tomato) ......................$5.95
Nacho Salad (Meat, Lettuce, Black Olives, Banana Peppers, Onions ..... $5.75
CHICKEN
Breaded Chicken Breast ................................................................. $4.00
Spicy Breaded Chicken Breast ..................................................... $4.00
Grilled Chicken Breast .................................................................... $3.75
Shredded Chicken ..............................................................................$2.75
BURGERS
Freshly Ground Chuck patties
1/3
lb.
Hamburger
..............................................................................$3.25
Tossed Salad......................................................................................$2.50
Soup (Homemade Soup of the Day) .....................................................$2.75 1/3 lb. Cheeseburger..........................................................................$3.75
Double Cheeseburger ....................................................................... $6.00
SIDES
Double Bacon Cheeseburger ......................................................... $6.50
Applesauce.....................................................$1.50
1/3 lb. Mushroom Burger ................................................................ $3.50
Cole Slaw ........................................................$1.50
1/2 lb. Chopped Sirloin Burger ....................................................... $5.00
Cottage Cheese ............................................$1.50
Baked Potato................................................ $2.25
SPECIALTY SANDWICHES
Criss Cross Fries.........................................$2.50
1/2 lb. Mushroom Steak ................................................................. $6.50
French Fries ..................................................$2.50
(Chopped Sirloin w/Grilled Onion, Mushrooms & Swiss Cheese on a Toasted Bun)
DINNERS
Philly Steak ........................................................................................ $5.00
Shredded Cheese, Tomatoes, Cheese Sauce) Sour Cream & Salsa Optional
All Dinners include a choice of 2 sides and dinner roll
(Thinly Sliced Ribeye Steak, Mozzarella, Grilled Onions, Green Peppers on Toasted Bun)
Alaska Walleye (Seasoned & Deep Fried or Broiled). .....................2 pc $7.50
...................................................................................................................3 pc $8.50 House Special ................................................................................... $5.00
Fried Chicken (Seasoned & Deep Fried Golden Brown) .................2 pc $7.50 (Breaded Chicken Breast, Bacon, Swiss Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, Mayo on toasted bun)
...................................................................................................................3 pc $8.50 BIG JAY-BOB 1/2 lb. Prime Rib Burger ........................................$7.50
Mushrooms, Jalapenos, Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Mayo, Swiss &
All White Meat ADD $1.00
Boneless Chicken Breast (Two 4 oz. Skinless Breasts) .......................$8.75
American Cheese (BBQ Sauce optional)
Chopped Sirloin Garnished w/Onion Rings ............................................. $7.25
EVERYTHING BUT THE KITCHEN SINK
Kids or SENIOR MEALS
CHILDREN 10 & UNDER *Meals come with French Fries or Applesauce and Kids Drink
Chicken Strips (2) ........................................................................... $3.50
Corn Dog Nuggets (6) .................................................................... $3.50
Grilled Cheese ................................................................................... $3.50
Nachos w/Cheese ............................................................................. $3.50
Mac & Cheese Bites (6) ................................................................ $3.50
Make it a Platter with French Fries and Cole Slaw $3.25
EXTRA ITEMS
Bacon $1.00 Tomato $0.25
Cheese $2.50 Lettuce $0.25
August
13th—16th
Memorial Park Downtown St. Marys
Join Us In
Entertainment Tent
Saluting Area
Fri—Sat 9PM—1AM
Veterans
Sunday 6PM—10PM
Sunday, August 16th
Gazebo
Fri-Sat 6pm– 9pm
Entertainment Tent
Haywired—Friday
Kids
games!
Fantazia Circus
Rides!
Free Shows Daily!
1988—Saturday
Another Round—
Sunday
Gazebo
Antique Tractor Show
Agent 99—Friday
Sunday
Aftermath—Saturday
Family Fun!
5K Run/Walk!
Craft Show!
Car Show!
Corn Hole!
www.StMarysSummerFest.com
Grand Lake Area’s
Best
Pizza
For Over 50 Years
Celina Wine Store
DRIVE THRU
586-6416
394-5555
CELINA
ST. MARYS
Delivery Available Now Serving Breakfast
(Villa Nova location only)