January 1997 - Greater Ohio Showmen`s Association

1he GREATER OHIO SHO
MEN'SASSOCIATION
159 E. Franklin St.- Circleville, OH 431 13 - 614-474-2062
PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE - January, 1997
DATES TO
REMEMBER
The C.O.S.A. Officers and Trustees welcome
all participation and remilld )'ou that all Board
Meetings are open to the Membership.
Sunday & Monday
February 16 & 17,1997 - Mid-America Restaurant,
Soft Serve and Pizza Show at the Greater Columbus
Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio.
Thursday
February 20, 1997 - G.O.S.A. Board Meeting at 159
East Franklin Street, Circleville, Ohio, 1:00 p.m.
Thursday
March 20, 1997 - G.O.S.A. Board Meeting at 159
East Franklin Street, Circlevilie, Ohio, 1:00 p.m.
Tuesday
March 25, 1997 - Buchy Food Show at the Darke Co.
Fairgrounds. Greenville, Ohio, 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Saturday
April 5, 1997 - O.F.M.A. Districts 1 & 2 Regional
Dinner at the Seneca Co. Fairgrounds, Tiffin, Ohio.
Dear Members,
Another successful Ohio Fair Managers Convention has come and
gone. There are many thank you's to be said. As always, there will be a
few people inadvertently left out, but my gratitude for these individuals
precludes me from not trying to mention as many folks as I can.
Before I start, my thank you's, I'd like to briefly mention the Gala &
Reverse Raffle at the Convention. There were a few people that felt the
reverse raffle drawing was unfair, especially with G.O.S.A. board mem­
bers winning a couple of the money drawings. There is a very good rea­
son for this. G.O.S.A. board members purchased over 25% of the total
tickets. Each board member is required to sell at least five tickets or buy
the unsold portion. Obviously, the more tickets one buys, the odds in win­
ning becomes much greater. The board members that won had each pur­
chased more than ten tickets each over the last two years. You can be rest
assured that the drawing was very legitimate. Also, each ticket that was
drawn was witnessed by several people, including folks that were not on
the board. Because of questions raised, we are listing aJ! the tickets drawn
Continued on pg. 2
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Sunday
April 6, 1997 - O.F.M.A. Districts 5 & 9 Regional
Dinner at the Glenmore Country Club, North Canton,
Ohio.
Friday, Saturday and Sun£1ay
April 11, 12, 13, 1997 - LF.E.A. Zone 3 Meetings at
South bend, Indiana.
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bein~ accepted
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awards to be presented at the
O.F.M.A. District Meetin~:
Secretary of the Year
Saturday
April 19, 1997 - O.F.M.A. Districts 7 & 8 Regional
Dinner at the Zanesville Holiday Inn, Zanesville, Ohio.
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Concession Manager of the Year
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Law Enforcement of the Year
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District Director of the Year
Sunday
April 20, 1997 - O.F.M.A. Districts 3, 4 & 6 Regional
Dinner at the Fayette Co. Fairgrounds, Washington
Court House, Ohio.
Thursday
April 24, 1997 - G.O.S.A. Board Meeting at 159 East
Franklin Street, Circleville, Ohio, 1:00 p.m.
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Festival of the Year
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Special Appreciation
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To give your nominee the greatest chance of winning, please provide background
(on a separate sheet of paper) on why you feel they are deserving of the award.
Please clip and mail this nomination form along with nominee background infor­
mation to the G.O.S.A. office, 159 E. Franklin St., CirclevilJe, OH 43113 or call
614-474-206201'4/9-596-3286.
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AU nominations must be received by February 10, 1997.
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President's Message Cont.
and the order in which they were drawn elsewhere in this
newsletter. Remember, by purchasing several tickets your
odds of winning increase greatly.
The most important acknowledgement goes to the Ohio
Fair Managers Association. Without their cooperation, our
participation would be non-existent. Special thanks to our
convention committee and chairman Ray Prowant. Also, a
hearty thank you to ticket chairman Stan Connell, who
spent many hours coordinating tickets sales for the Gala &
Reverse Raffle.
Special thanks to Bob and Kitty Keating, Jo Violan,
Jo Anne Prowant, Pat Bush, and everyone for their laborious
duties selling tickets at the Convention. To Brad Gentille for
being emcee at the Gala and Randall Car for passing out
door prize tickets. To Sheila Linn, Bridget Albanese, Vivian
Culler and the Ohio Fair Queen for drawing reverse raffle
tickets. To John Richards for stic](jng around so late and
writing the winners checks. To Pat Bush once again for
obtaining the door prizes. I'd also like to thank all the folks
that donated such wonderful door prizes at the Gala.
Thanks to Tom Clink for his many hours manning the
Trade Show booth and all the trustees and members who
assisted. To Trade Show chairmen Ken Weber and Larry
Dishong who provided us with wonderful signs for the
Convention. A very special thank you to Allied Insurance
who sponsored the D.l at the Gala. I'd also like to recog­
nize Jack Woods, Ray Prowant once again and Dave
Gallapoo for their time in participating in the O.F.M.A.
panel discussions. To George Jones for his enlightening
seminar and Jack Woods again for obtaining him.
Concerning our annual meeting, I'd like to thank Penny
Otterbacher for her chaplain and photography duties. To J. R.
and Jennifer Woods for helping with registration. Also, to
Tim O'Brien, with the amusement business, for reporting on
our annual meeting. Thanks to Todd Lindsey for giving us a
recap on the Ohio Department of Agriculture at our meeting.
Thank you to all the award recipients and their presenters
for their dedication to the outdoor amusement business.
I'd also like to give special recognition to the following
folks who helped with committee assignments even though
they are not actually board members. They are Missy Pfile,
Vickie Clements, Jackie Woods, Penny Otterbacher, Jerry
Otterbacher, Anissa Prowant, Dick Pilati and Debra
Poeppelman. A very special thanks to Howard Call, Doug
Guninsler and Don Klingler for their tremendous support in
coordinating the G.O.S.A.'s presence at this year's conven­
tion. And the last thank you, but certainly not the least, to
our red-eyed secretary Ed Ebert who manned our G.O.S.A.
office vigilantly for four days. I'm sure that I have forgotten
some folks that should have been mentioned, but without all
of your support and generosity this could not have come to
a successful completion, I sincerely hope this new year
finds you healthy and happy.
Yours truly,
M. Dean Otterbacher, President
Greater Ohio Showmen's Association
NOTES FROM THE MEMBERSHIP
DEATHS
Our deepest sympathies to long-time member Neil MeITiman and family,
for the death of his wife, May. She lost her battle with cancer before convention.
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We are sad to report the death of Life Member John Mapus. He sufferel
a massive heart attack. John owned and operated the Playland Arcade for
over 40 years. He was also a member of The International Independent
Showmen's Association. John is survived by his wife, Rose Marie.
Our condolences to Pat Bush and her family for the loss of her sister-in­
law, Betty Ann Naglic. She passed away Monday, January 20, 1997.
----tI~LASSIFIED5----FOR SALE - Cotton Candy trailer, including candy apples, snow balls, popcorn. Sale
due to Illness. Distress sale - pay for equipment and business in one season. Call 614­
876-0855.
FOR SALE - Lil' Orbit Mini-Donut Machine $1,050; Gold Medal Caramel Corn Treat
Machine, like new $1 ,650; 2-Blodgett Convection Ovens $1,250 each; 12-quart Hubart
Mixer $1 ,250; 4-foot Bakery Display Case $350; New Nacho Case $125; and Scottman
Ice Machine $550. Call 614-452-1521 and leave message.
FOR SALE - 16' food trailer fully equipped; several 1988 E-Z-Go Golf Carts. Durant
Enterprises, Inc., 419-596-3284.
FOR SALE - 8x16 Pretzel Trailer, dual axle, newly skinned, Post Mix Pepsi machine, two
pretzel ovens, show case, Star electric hot dog cooker; 3 Post Mix Coke machines and
extra paris, $5,000. Contact Neil or Mary Merriman, 614-474-6258.
FOR SALE - 29' clean food trailer fully equipped, will be sold with astock truck, including sev­
eral freezers and ice maker. For more information call eve. only 937-448-2863.
FOR SALE - 1989 Varitech Dip Bowler in 24' Otterbacher trailer, 10' alleys - coin oper.;
International Water Race, 16 player - clown targets in 24' Cosmo trailer, 330-658-2874.
FOR SALE - 8' x 16' peanut trailer includes antique Planters Peanut Roaster, two
40 lb. L.P. tanks and table for sales of roasted peanuts. Asking $6,500. Contact Mike
Freeman 419-682-1392.
FOR SALE - Fish and Chips unit 8 x 20 FRP. H.D. trailer, 5 fryers, 36" grill, 40" com­
mercial stove/oven all propane, 4-head pop system and muctl more, 120' 6/4 elect. cord,
current health permit. Selling due to illness. Call John at 614-928-0710.
FOR SALE - 1986 Machine Gun Southern 24' $20,000; 1996 Pizza 14' line up fully
equip. $10,000; 1992 Car Mate 48' bunkhouse sleeps 12 $14,000; 1995 Car Mate 'j,
L.Q. 'j, cargo 48' $12,000; King Airplane Ride with Roberts Planes and trailer $4,500.
All equipment in excellent condition. Call 813-973-1511.
FOR SALE - 1980 GMC Box truck $6,000; 1984 Ford Box truck $6,000; 1989 Chevy 1
ton dually 454 Fl. $7,500; 1986 Waymatic Cotton Candy fully equip. $14,000; 18x18
aluminum framed knock down food joint, built in 1994, used for steak sandwiches,
fUlly equip., includes 5-4' charbroilers, 4 Post Mix Pepsi machines, 4 full pan warm­
ers, double door upright cooler, 4 compartment sink, pictures available $12,000; 1976
Waymatic Steak/Chicken sandwich trailer fully equip. $15,000; 1980 Chevy stake bed
with 4x8 freezer box $3,500; 1983 Fibercore Pizza trailer fully equip. $18,000. Contact
Jim Ison 419-683-3491.
FOR SALE - 1986 16' Hitch Hiker Trailer - grill, freezer, refrigerator, Post Mix pop
machine, tandem, removeable hitch, bi-fold awnings. Good condition. $15,000. Call
330-483-3593.
FOR SALE - New and used concession trailers and equipment. Call 614-877-3385.
WANTED TO BUY - Good used Concession Trailer. Call 941-357-3959, Mildred Endsley.
WANTED TO BUY - Pony Ride Ring with or without ponies, 216-944-6438.
WANTED TO BUY - Used concession trailer 14' or 16' for local Lions Club. Contact Bob
Frey 419-747-1996.
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CUSTOM TRAilER MFG.
Division of Woods Concessions
Rite-Way Custom Trailer Mfg.
3417 St. Rt. 23SN
Degraff, Ohio 43318
Phone & FAX 513-686-5801
Minutes for the G.O.S.A. Officers &
Trustees Meeting - Jan. 7, 1997
Minutes for the G.O.S.A. Officers &
Trustees Meeting - Jan. 15, 1997
The meeting was opened at I :00 p.m. by President Dean
Otterbacher with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. All officers
and trustees were present, as well as 101 voting members. The invo­
cation and recognition of departed members was given by Chaplain
Penny Otterbacher. The minutes of the Dec. 7, 1996 meeting and
the Treasurer's report were read and approved.
The following committee reports were given:
The meeting was opened at l :00 p.m. by President Dean
Otterbacher with the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Two Trustees
were absent. The minutes of the January 7, 1997 meeting, the
Treasurer's report and bills were read and approved.
OLD BUSINESS
A. Convention - Ray Prowant
B. Membership - Ed Ebert
C. Yearbook - Bill Bush
D. Scholarship - Doug Guinsler
E. Ride Safety - Ray Prowant
F. Jr. Membership - Ken Weber
G. Fall Roundup - Todd Stucky
H. Newsletter - Stan Connell
1. Health & Sanitation - Jack Woods
J. Executive Secretary - Tom Clink
Todd Lindsey, Chief of the Ride Safety Division of ODA, was
introduced and made a few remarks.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Awards - The following awards were presented:
1. Showpersons of the Year - Tony & Bridget Albanese
presented by Jack Woods.
2. Outstanding Achievement in Rides - Lenny Cavalier
presented by Ray Prowant.
3. Outstanding Achievement in Games - Dick & Cathy Pilati
presented by Ken Weber.
-t. Outstanding Achievement in Food - Wheaton's Supply
presented by Dave Gallapoo.
5. Outstanding Achievement in St. Sales - Don & Joyce Smith
presented by Ray Prowant.
6. Appreciation - Gary (Smitty) Smith
presented by Stan Connell.
7. Appreciation - Penny Otterbacher
presented by Ken Weber.
8. Lifetime Achievement - Walt & Betty Hollmann
received by Kevin Koski.
B. Election of Officer & Trustees
I. Treasurer - David Shives - Two year term
2. Trustee - Bill Bush - Three year term
3. Trustee - Ray Prowant - Three year term
4. Trustee - Pat Bush - Three year term
Dates of Future Meetings:
Officers & Trustees - January 15, 1997 at the office.
General Membership - 1998 Convention.
The new officer and trustees were installed by Chaplain Penny
Otterbacher.
The meeting was adjourned in regular form.
Ed Ebert, Secretary
Bill Bush
Dave Shives
Ray Prowant
OLD BUSINESS
A. Phone - Ken Weber expanded on a recently discussed plan to
work with LCI on a program designed to make quite a savings
for the membership on phone bills. The plan was approved by
the board and Ken will report later.
B. Amusement Business Article Response - An article in the A.B.
was brought to the attention of the board at Convention. This arti­
cle was very negative toward the independent concessionaire.
Members of the board contacted the representative covering the
convention for the A.B. and gave a rebuttal. Ray Prowant distrib­
uted a commentary from a later edition of the magazine from
other members of the industry. Watch for further commentary in
future issues of the magazine.
C. Convention Recap - A lengthy discussion was held on the recent
convention and improvements that could be made.
D. Awards - Bill Prowant reported on a very poor response to the
request for nominations for the awards to be presented at the
O.F.M.A. Spring Dinners. The board was instructed to have
nominations at the next meeting. Doug Guinsler listed the fol­
lowing dates for these affairs:
Dis!. 1 & 2 - April 5 - at the Seneca Co. Fairgrounds in Tiffin.
Dist. 5 & 9 - April 6 - at the Glenmore Country Club in N. Canton
Dist. 7 & 8 - April 19 - at the Holiday Inn in Zanesville.
Dist. 3, 4 & 6 - April 20 - at the Fayette Co. Fairgrounds in
Washington Court House.
NEW BUSINESS
A. Aims Expo - Ken Weber distributed copies of a plan from the
Expo to increase participation including an invitation for a
G.O.S.A. membership meeting during the show. The board
voted to participate. The time will be published later. They also
invited G.O.S.A. to produce a seminar at that time.
B. Executive Secretary's Report - Tom Clink reported on his activi­
ties during the Convention and made recommedations as to
improvements which could be made in the future. He compli­
mented the Prowants on the Merry-go-round horse and remarked
that it will be an addition to the various shows throughout the
year. Doug Guinsler will undertake that project.
Dick Pilati was commended for attending to help the Scholarship
committee.
Date of the next Meeting:
Thursday, February 20, 1997 at the office.
The meeting was adjourned in regular form.
Ed Ebert, Secretary
COMMITTEE REPORTS
CONVENTION - We have once again finished up another successful
convention. For those of you who could not attend, you missed a grand
and informational event.
The G.O.S.A. sponsored two seminars this year. They both were
Creating a Good Appearance on Your Midway, given by George Jones,
one on Tuesday and one on Wednesday. We also had board members sit
in on two panel discussions. They were Midway Games Issues and
Exclusive Contracts. Dave Gallapoo had this to report on the latter:
The views ofG.O.S.A. relative to Exclusive Contracts with suppliers
were supported during a panel discussion at the recently concluded
O.F.M.A. convention. Panelists included - Moderator Dwain Swank,
O.F.M.A. District 5 Director; Rick Frenette, Ohio State Fair manager;
Al Rhonemus, O.F.M.A.; Mike Pence, N.I.C.A.; and Dave Gallapoo,
G.O.S.A. The panelists were in a majority agreement with the position
that Fairs and Festivals should not enter into contracts that seek to limit
or eliminate competition. This position does not suggest a problem
with "pure" sponsorship which contributes greatly to the success of
events throughout the state. Neither does it seek to alter any relationship
that an Event has with individual Vendors, Exhibitors, or Concession­
aires selling to the public at a retail level.
There was a significant amount of discussion and participation from
the audience during the period.
The board had a lengthy discussion at this meeting on possible
changes and improvements for next year's convention. We would greatly
appreciate thoughts and comments on this matter and on future seminars
from the membership. Please contact the office or any board member.
GALA - The Gala was a very entertaining evening. A great time was
had by all that attended. Everyone seemed to enjoy the DJ - the dance
floor was busy all night I A special thanks to Allied Ins. who sponsored
the DJ for the evening.
The Reverse Raffle was once again a tremendous success, it netted
our organization over $14,000 and $15,000 was given out in prize
money, not to mention all of the wonderful door prizes. Thank you to
everyone that donated items. The prize winners were Brad Gentille - $500;
Tanner AJbanese - $500; Daniel P. Otarucar - $500; Paul Otterbacher - $500;
Poor Ray - $1000; Joseph M. Mercurio - $2000; and Grand Prize of
510,000 went to Dave Gallapoo.
A special thanks to Bob Keating who helped with the Reverse
Raffle, selling tickets and tip boards. Also to Dick Pilati, Tom and
Sheila Linn, Jo Violand and Kitty Keating for manning the ticket table
on the second floor on Wednesday. Also Kitty Keating, Jo Anne
Prowant and Pat Bush for manning the table at the Gala, and Randall
Carr for handling the door prize tickets.
We would like to thank the rest of you that helped sell tickets and
everyone that bought tickets. It is support like this from the member­
ship that makes our events successful.
HEALTH & SANITATION - Jack Woods reported that he attended a
health advisory board meeting on the morning of January IS, before our
board meeting. This meeting was to reorgaruze the advisory board. Four
new board members were introduced. Informational literature was given
to each board member for review for the next advisory board meeting,
scheduled for Febmary 12. Jack will have a repol1 for the next newsletter.
MEMBERSHIP - The following new members were approved: Mike
Bittinger, Mark Coup, Diana Selby, Raymond McConnell, Eldon Phillips
and William Jacob Bush as a Jr. member. We, as an organization, would
like to extend a warm and hardy welcome to them.
JUNIOR :MEMBERSHIP - The Jr. Showmen's committee meeting
was held on January 8, 1997 at 10:00 a.m. at the O.F.M.A. convention.
We discussed and confirmed what we would like to include in a mem­
bership packet, which Ken Weber will make up. It is to include: ajacket
order form, member profile, a recent Newsletter, a membership card,
our mission statement and a membership application.
The upcoming ski trip was discussed and final arrangements were
made. The Sandusky weekend that was planned for February was
cancelled because of a lack of interest. We have decided that in order
to get more participation we need more members. To accomplish this,
we have decided to advertise in the newsletter, with approval of the
board. Planning for 1997-98 was talked about and it was decided that
we would like to go to the I-X Center during the Amusement Park and
take a tour of the complete facility.
We would like to go to Lima to stay at the Holidome and then tour
Wood's Concessions' Winter Quarters and also Durant Enterprises'
operation. This would occur November 7 & 8,1997.
Guests at our committee meeting were Anissa Prowant and Debra
Poeppelman.
Our ski trip was on January 12, 1997, at Snow Trails in Mansfield.
It was attended by four Jr. members and four Sr. members. We arrived
about 10:30 a.m. and it was cold but we all had a great time between
the slopes and the warmth of the lodge. The event was over around 4:00
p.m. All of the Jr. members except for one skied and one of the Sr.
members skied.
SCHOLARSHIP - Doug Guinsler announced a meeting of the
Scholarship Committee to plan the Kissel Scholarship. He also
announced that the checks will be mailed immediately to the recipients
of the Otterbacher Scholarship Fund. This year's recipients are: Jason
Otterbacher, Shannon McRill, Brian Kuder, Angela Howard, Stacie
Linn, Brandt Fundak, Norman Carpenter, Colleen McCracken,
Gregory Brock, Jonathan Walsh, Matt Plizga, Jenillfer Murray and Rob
Cirino. Congratulations to them all!
YEARBOOK - Bill Bush reported the Yearbook deadline is rapidly
approaching. If anyone wishes to renew, change, or purchase a new ad,
please contact him at P.O. Box 86, Doylestown, Ohio 44230, 330-658­
2874. Or contact the G.O.S.A. office. There are a few full color ads left that
are not spoken for. The price of these are approximately $400, with one
photo. Additional photos or specific requests will be priced by the printer.
ROUNDUP - Todd Stucky will be in charge of this year's Roundup. It
will again be held at the Pickaway Co. Fairgrounds on October 14,
1997. We would like to remind you it's not too early for donations of
auction items or door prizes. If you have items to donate, contact Todd
Stucky, Pat Bush or the G.O.S.A. office.
SOCIAL EVENTS AND PLA
ING - The committee meeting was
held January 8,1997,12:00 p.m. at the O.F.M.A. convention. We evaluated
past events and discussed why they were successful or not. It was decided
that cost was a factor to all of the members and that in the future we
should try to keep the cost as low as possible. We discussed the possibility
of going to the Caribbean Islands, to one of the all-inclusive resorts.
We are planning a fishing trip to Arkansas - several members have
already been there and liked it enough to go back. We are going to
promote this in the newsletter. It will be in November, with a
September deadline. The G.O.S.A. will not be required to put down a
deposit. It is the feeling of this commjttee that if we do not get participation
that it is probably not a function of the organization to plan social events.
I-X CENTER
dmusement
Park
April 12, 1997
Noon - Door 35A
Come and tour the I-X
Center, Executive Offices,
Planning CenteI', beneath the
building and backstage areas.
Ride the rides and enjoy pizza
with your fellow JI', Showmen,
Call Ken Weber (216) 234-161l.
Wc'lI See You 'n,,:rc!
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or Sr. Me:mIJerl< lIJitl. rhilrlrell.)
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cArmUfll cAwards
Showpersons of the Year
• • • Tony & Bridget Albanese
presented by Jack Woods
Outstanding Achievement in Rides
Lenny Cavalier
presentee! by Ray Prowant
Outstanding Achievement in Games
Dick & Cathy Pilati
presented by Ken Weber
Outstanding Achievement in Food
• • • Wheaton's Supply
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presented by Dave GaJlapoo
received by Pete COiTona
Outstanding Achievement in St. Sales
Don & Joyce Smith • • • •
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presentee! by Ray Prowant
Appreciation
Gary (Smitty) Smith.
presented by Stan Connell
Appreciation
Penny Otterbacher
presented by Ken Weber
Lifetime Achievement
Walt & Betty Hollmann
received by Kevin Koski
c[hank yOU...
Again. we wish to recognize those who made the 1997 Gala Dance and
Drawing such a great success. Their donations were a great contributor
to the evening. The following is a list of those who donated items.
Lorain County
Fairboard
1/2 Liter
Drinking Water
O.EM.A.
Kenny Odem and
Mercurio Produce
¢ftk
Bob & Kitty KeatinSJ
tto"ttea,o /1
Otterbacher MfSJ., Inc.
Wholesale Vendors
Welcome!
Pat Bush
Jim Molnar of M-MfSJ.
Joanne and Paul
Otterbacher
Erin Weber
Neuman Foods, Inc.
Jo Violand
and Jeff Breece
Wheaton's Concession
Supply Co.
Youngstown, Ohio
1-800-444-4403
Here is a list of Gala tickets in the order they were drawn, buyer's name and ticket number.
ORDER
DRAWN
001
002
003
004
005
006
007
008
009
010
011
012
013
014
015
016
017
018
019
020
021
022
023
024
025
026
027
028
029
030
031
032
033
034
BUYER'S
NAME
TICKET
NUMBER
Gentille Family - $500
Penny Downs
David R. Stephan
Virginia Reynolds
Bridget Albanese
Rob Berk
Bill Prowant
Todd Stucky
Bill Pfile
Michael A. Albanese
Gary Otterbacher
Barbara Otterbacher
Vic Pariano
Gary Crabtree
Otterbacher-Gallapoo
Kitty Keating
Missy Pfile
Lorain Co. Fair
Jay Clements
Mike Wilson
Randal Carr
sold by Jack Woods
Daniel Kimmet, Slick
Mueller, Jay Begg
Marge Otterbacher
Jim Molnar
Grady Koon
Leeanne Bush, Cathy Eberhart
Kevin Koski
Wanda Mason
Karl Dearwester
Carol Baker
Matt Gallapoo
Gary & Karen Otterbacher
Donald Hoover
181
095
019
201
271
218
059
191
021
090
290
219
285
035
036
037
038
039
040
041
042
043
044
045
046
047
086
048
213
233
024
033
113
087
235
088
058
049
050
051
052
053
054
055
056
057
034
137
098
084
263
217
262
132
038
291
161
058
059
060
061
062
063
064
065
066
Tom Murray
Dale Schepman
Jeff Breece
Newlon Motors
sold by Jack Woods
Rich Roscoe
Robert Cebula
Carl Rufener
Gregory Myers
Ken Weber
Curtis Otterbacher
Ken Weber
Jim McClure
John Curtis
Ron Grospear
Brent Bair
J.R. Woods III
Doug Guinsler
Vivian Culler
Douglas Kolcun
Mark & Karla
Jill Shives
Craig Ganett, Bob & Rosie
Troutman, Rick Snyder,
Bob Winkler & Rich Mairs
Jay Clements
Victor Pariano
Karen Otterbacher
Reynolds, Storie, R. Anderson
& C. Anderson
Shirley Duncan
Mark Frazier
Kimberly Kissel Albanese
Linda Martin
Gary & Trish Butcher
A SPECIAL
(§}hank &;u
120
100
070
194
089
222
044
207
056
011
035
010
164
281
220
193
097
246
260
176
199
123
216
109
286
293
227
187
114
115
094
125
ORDER
DRAWN
BUYER'S
NAME
067
068
069
070
Tim Kissel
Ted & Sharon Noel
Kurt Dtterbacher
(Randolph) Sis-Char-FranFlo-Geo. & ?
Mauri Miles
Tab Thompson
Anderson, Reynolds,
Hannon & Stakes
Gibtown Mirrors
Tanner Albanese - $500
Lenny Cavalier
Faith Mayberry
Travis Downs
Dean Otterbacher
Gentille Family
Gary Otterbacher
Gentille Family
Gloria Faint
Anissa Prowant
Rex Bowersax
Tom Linn & Bob Keating
Vicki Clements
Eric Neiger
Stan Wojciechowski
Mark - Bob - Randal
Bill Carpenter
Jeff Pugh II
Terry Evans
Susan Bush
Alan Bozich
The Canfield Gang
Allison Prowant
Delores Kruszewski
Jay & Vic Clements
071
072
073
074
075
076
077
078
079
080
081
082
083
084
085
086
087
088
089
090
091
092
093
094
095
096
097
098
099
TICKET
NUMBER
136
264
175
163
131
254
208
130
112
060
214
105
172
184
288
179
015
057
042
228
133
003
295
202
212
093
294
069
066
292
048
001
118
"Here ishy, Fishy"
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We would like to take this time to bid a heartfelt
thank you and farewell to our departing Treasurer,
John Richards. He has dutifully served this organiza­
tion for years. Over those years, he has served with
many board members and presidents. He has seen
many changes and helped with many of the things
that have made this organization what it is today.
John has been involved with our industry for many
years, serving both on our board and on the Lorain
Co. Fairboard. We see him often throughout the sum­
mer as he visits many of the county fairs. He has
become well known over the years and has made
many friends in the business.
Once again, John, we would like to thank you for
your years of service and commitment to the G.O.S.A.
You will be missed. We hope to still see you at the dif­
ferent events throughout the season.
G.O.S.A. Fishing Trip
November 11-12, 1997 - Trout Fishing on the White
River in Lakeview, Arkansas at Newland's Lodge and
Conference Center.
Trip Includes: Boat, Motor, Rod, Reel, Bait, Tackle,
Soft Drinks, 6 Meals, 3 Nights Lodging, Fish
Cleaning, Guides, Cooks, 2 Days Fishing.
Absolutely no experience necessary
Men & Women with no experience or seasoned
fishermen - all will have an enjoyable time!
$410.00 per person. $100 Deposit by 9/10/97.
For more information or brochure
call Ken Weber at 216-234-1611.
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DRAWN
BUYER'S
NAME
TICKET
NUMBER
Howard Call
Bob Moat
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bates
Jack R. Woods II
Ed Ebert
John Randolph
Kim Bates Bozich
Ray & Jo Anne Prowant
Michael Grein
John R. Freund
Pat Bush
Thomas R. linn
AI Tadych
Jonathon Molnar
Jim Molnar
Bo Ramsey
Mike Hoffman
Katie Guinsler
Bill Prowant
Stan Wojciechowski
Kevin Wise, Ernie Sayer,
Jim Bailey & Geo. Steniel
120 Jackie Woods
121 Arlene Crumpler
122 Virginia Pfile
123 Kim Hollo
124 Kenneth E. Bothel
125 Bill Fought
126 David Shives
127 little Michael Albanese
128 PaullVlurray
129 Dwayne Bair
130 Todd Power
131 Dean Otterbacher
132 Floyd Ballis
133 Bill Selby
134 (Randolph) Ernie & Flo Rufener
135 Kevin Gift
136 Doris Lehman
137 Jeff Breece
138 Ann Wade & Dan Morlock
139 Joe Sanders
140 Norma Parks
141 Jonathon Molnar
142 Pap-Pap Bates
143 Thom Emler
144 Michael Albanese
145 Dustin Bates
146 Troy Kissel
147 Gene Chaffee
148 Robert A. DiRusso
149 Kenneth E. Bothel
150 Daniel P. Otanicar - $500
151 Sal Wertheim
152 Mike Williams
153 Beckie & Mike Meress
154 Bridget Albanese
155 Kerrn l. Wampler
156 Barbara A. Kissel
157 Robert Kolar ,Ir.
158 Curt, lVIatt, Gaylord, Lois & Jerry
159 Ray Prowant
160 Carmaleen Kissel Mueller
161 Margie Otterbacher
162 Robert Halker
163 Jay Clements
164 Geary Bates
165 Paul McKnight
166 Tom Meldrum
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
111
112
113
114
115
116
117
118
119
065
006
080
099
267
055
062
043
081
041
064
255
002
284
139
128
025
250
054
298
103
190
022
004
102
265
121
107
116
074
283
210
145
258
165
300
259
071
061
127
167
138
253
211
092
269
158
197
028
111
289
149
279
189
270
186
129
013
032
053
150
223
049
108
266
147
007
OROER
DRAWN
167
168
169
170
171
172
173
174
BUYER'S
NAME
Tim Meers
Mike Pence
Debbie Weaver
Martin L. Culler
Mike Hoffman
Drew Bates
Tony Boyer & Jerry O.
Erin Weber & Jasmine
Otterbacher
175 Gary Duncan
176 Gary & Lou Ann Hegler
177 Nikki Bair
178 Pilati Concessions
179 Pilati Concessions
180 Ned H. Dresbach
181 Char Delbone
182 Matt Cappella
183 Jeff Prowant
184 Char Delbone
185 Karen Lehman
186 Charles Dalton
187 Randy Kissel
188 Barbara Kissel
189 Tom Osting
190 Adele Canestraro
191 Kenneth (Whitey) Lewis
192 Drake Co. Fairboard
193 Douglas A. Kolcun
194 Barbara Kissel
195 Calvi n Itkoff
196 Jay Clements
197 Debra & Fred Peoppelman
198 Lois Gallapoo
199 Matt Gallapoo
200 Jim Molnar
201 Lee Farmer
202 Roger Mowry
203 T.J. Timco
204 Van Wert Agri. Society
205 Curtis & lVIargie Otterbacher
206 Karen Lehman
207 Pautene Bedford
208 Jasmine & Jeff Otterbacher
209 Joe Dill
210 Andy Pocock
211 Wayne Co. Ag. Society
212 Char Delbone
213 Pat Bush
214 Tom Clink
215 Barbie Boyer
216 Jenny Hawkey
217 Jay Clements
218 Susan Bush & Elizabeth Hale
219 Jennifer Woods
220 Mary Kay Bates
221 Pilati Concessions
222 Kevin Gift
223 Dwayne &Wendy Macek
224 Pat Bush Family
225 Paul Otterbacher - $500
226 Nancy Owen
227 Troy &Art Kissel
228 Herb Berry & Co.
229 Gentille Family
230 Ray & Jo Anne Prowant
231 Gentille Family
232 Karen Bates
233 Denise True
234 Patricia Hoover
TICKET
NUMBER
016
052
117
257
012
185
245
009
188
296
192
018
017
135
280
110
047
140
299
122
143
026
148
040
141
230
252
160
151
134
240
037
039
278
198
195
146
231
085
162
256
238
275
077
229
142
073
277
242
126
106
083
091
268
014
029
124
205
243
244
152
282
177
045
178
182
096
169
OROER
DRAWN
BUYER'S
NAME
TICKET
NUMBER
Suzanne Guinsler
Don Alheit
Ed & Ollie Berner
Henry & Lori Brewer
Jo Anne Otterbacher
Douglas Kolcun
Gentille Family
Eric Neiger
Bill Pfile
Robert Cebula
Dale Hershberger
Joseph M. Mercurio
Bob Boyle
Bob Jackson
Ron Puglisi
Paul Bunting
Bev Guinsler
AI Sidell
Art Carroll
Terry Alberter
Tony Albanese
Terry Evans
Mike & Beckie Meress
Jim Buchy
Faith Mayberry
The Hale's
Stan Connell
Brian Owen
Bridget Albanese & Ron Puglisi
Bob Keating
Jim Mowrey
Erin Weber
Pope Table
Sheila linn
John Curtis & Charier Marlett
Missy Pfile
Bob Keating
Elizabeth Guinsler
Anissa Prowant
Dwain Swank
Tom Ansteatt
Eric Neiger
Dave Gallapoo
Bush - Summit Co. Table
Carmaleen Kissel Mueller
Roger M. Pudder
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Bates
Stan Connell
Kathy Barnard
C~lris Cram
Jo Violand
lisa Miller
Jeff Breece
Kitty Keating
Bill & Leanne Bush
Joseph M. Mercurio
Jerry Otterbacher
Randy, Henry, Tim, Art &Troy
Lois Gallapoo &
Barb Otterbacher
294 Carol Morlock
295 Frey's Table
296 Tony Parks
297 Jim & Jan Otterbacher
298 Poor Ray - $1,000
299 Joseph M. Mercurio - $2,000
300 Dave Gallapoo - $10,000
235
236
237
238
239
240
241
242
243
244
245
246
247
248
249
250
251
252
253
254
255
256
257
258
259
260
261
262
263
264
265
266
267
268
269
270
271
272
273
274
275
276
277
278
279
280
281
282
283
284
285
286
287
288
289
290
291
292
293
248
005
020
157
241
180
183
155
078
050
027
171
153
287
274
251
247
166
104
273
154
221
236
297
276
076
168
204
272
234
203
008
072
261
206
023
232
249
051
224
209
156
036
079
159
030
063
226
225
239
196
046
068
200
067
173
237
144
031
075
082
170
101
119
174
215
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M. Dean Otterbacher, President
Brad Gentille, 1st Vice President
Stan Connell, 2nd Vice President
Ed Ebert, Secretary
Dave Shives, Treasurer
Ray Prowant
Pat Bush
Ken Weber
Art Kissel
David F. Gallapoo
Bill Prowant
Jay Clements
William P. Bush
Doug Guinsler
Jack R. Woods, II
M. Todd Stucky
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