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PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Dear Members; Another month has passed us by. It has been a fairly

quite one. We have made the award selections for the O.F.M.A. Spring Dinners. (I must admit I was disappointed, we only received two nominations from the membership.) If you have any interest in attending one or more of the dinners contact Ed Ebert at the G.O.S.A. office. The dates of said events are listed under Dates to Remember.

The other important issue I would like to remind you of is the proposed Games Rules Changes. The only way you can effect this issue is to write to the O.D.A. yourself. We have sub­mitted a letter to the O.D.A. on how we stand as a board on this issue (found in the committee reports). Whether you agree with us or not, please take the time to write the O.D.A. and express your own opinion. Sincerely yours; Stan Connell, President G.O.S.A.

MINUTES FROM FEBRUARY 19, 1998 MEETING

President Stan Connell called the meeting to order with the pledge of allegiance at 1 p.m. The roll call was made with trustees Clements, Stucky, Bill Prowant and Guinsler absent. The minutes of the January 22 meeting were read and approved. The treasurer's report and bills were also read and approved. A lengthy discussion was held on the budget for the balance of the year.

Along with the discussion on the budget, the secretary asked for directions on when to cut off mailing of the newsletter to delinquent members. It was decided that, since dues are due and payable by January 15, the secretary is to discontinue the mailing with the March newsletter. The membership is to be notified in the March newsletter that, unless dues are paid the April newsletter will not be mailed to them. OLD BUSINESS A. Middleman Exdusives - Dave Gallapoo informed the

board that at the O.F.M.A. meeting on March 12 copies of the proposed bill will be distributed for discussion and it be moved forward from that time. It was announced that only one reply was received from the request for comments on the subject in the newsletter, it was against and anonymous. Jack Woods reported on his talks with N.I.C.A. on the subject.

B. Ohio Food Safety Council - Stan informed the board this council's focus is mainly on grocery stores. The Dept. of

Agriculture and Dept. of Health are trying to eliminate the need for more than one license for these businesses, much like what was accomplished for mobile licensing. At this time the council does not effect our industry. Stan or Jack will attend these meetings in case something comes up that would.

C. Membership Phone Survey - Ken Weber read a list of questions, which could be asked a sampling of the member­ship to get an idea of the feeling of the membership.

D. Seminars - Plans for future seminars for the O.F.M.A. & O.F.E.A. conventions were discussed, but nothing was decid­ed. Ken Weber moved, Dean Otterbacher seconded, that G.O.S.A. spend up to $600 on a market survey to seek infor­mation on sponsoring a pay to attend seminar, the motion car­ried.

E. AIMS Show - Ken relayed a proposal from this show for a bus excursion on Wednesday of the Pumpkin Show to the AIMS Show for G.O.S.A. members. The proposal was not met with much enthusiasm.

NEW BUSINESS A. Tickets - Ken Weber moved, Dean Otterbacher seconded,

that fifteen tickets be distributed to each officer and trustee and that they be obligated to sell or buy five each and to be responsible for the rest. They are to report at the October meeting. Tom Linn distributed the tickets.

Recognition of Guests - Ken Risley and Kurt Otterbacher were commended.

Next meeting is March 19,1998. The meeting was adjourned in regular form and then went into executive session.

Ed Ebert, Secretary

Pictured are Dean and Kelly Otterbacher at the '98 Gala when Dean was presented a plaque and his gavel for having served two terms as president of ,the G.O.S.A.

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G.O.S.A. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS 1998

PAST PRESIDENT'S ADVISORY BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Michael Sauro, Victor Pariano, Ralph Downey, Donald Hoover, Jack Woods II, David Gallapoo, Ray Prowant, M. Dean Otterbacher, Stan Connell LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE: Dean Otterbacher, Chmn., Stan Connell, Jack Woods, Ray Prowant, Dick Pilati NOMINATING & AWARDS: Bill Prowant, Chmn., Jackie Woods, Ken Weber, Jerry Otterbacher SCHOLARSHIP: Dick Pilati, Chmn., Doug Guinsler, David Gallapoo, Tom Linn, Victor Pariano, Jackie Woods LIFE MEMBERSHIP: Jay Clements, Chmn., Bill Prowant, Bill Bush CONVENTION: Ray Prowant, Chmn., Bill Bush, Dean Otterbacher, Pat Bush, Todd Stucky, door prizes; Tom Linn and Stan Connell, tickets FALL ROUNDUP: Todd Stucky, Chmn., Susan Bush, David Gallapoo, Travis Downs, Pat Bush, Bill Bush YEARBOOK: Bill Bush, Chmn., Dean Otterbacher, Dick Pilati, Ken Weber MEMORIAL: Pat Bush, Chmn. MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: Ray Prowant, Chmn., Jay Clements, Stan Connell, Jack Woods, Pat Bush HEALTH & SANITATION: Jack Woods, Chmn., Tom Linn RIDE SAFETY ADVISORY BOARD: Ray Prowant, Chmn., Geary Bates, Jay Clements WAYS & MEANS: Ken Weber, Chmn., Jackie Woods, Vicki Clements, Penny Otterbacher, Missy Pfile

ETHICS: David Gallapoo and Pat Bush, Co-Chmn. HISTORIANS: Penny Otterbacher and Jack Woods, Co-Chmn. FLOWERS & NEWS: Victor Pariano (Northeast Ohio), Jackie Woods (Northwest Ohio), Doug Guinsler (Southeast Ohio), Jay Clements (Southwest Ohio), Ralph Downey (S. Florida), Dominic Albanese (N. Florida) AUDIT: Bill Prowant, Chmn., David Shives, Ed Ebert, Stan Connell, Ken Weber BUDGET: David Gallapoo, Chmn., Doug Guinsler, David Shives, Ed Ebert GAMES ADVISORY BOARD: Jack Woods, Chmn., Dean Otterbacher, Dick Pilati, Jay Clements, Bill Bush, Victor Pariano NEWSLETTER: Ken Weber, Chmn., Tom Linn, Jack Woods, Dean Otterbacher, David Gallapoo, Stan Connell SEMINAR: Dean Otterbacher, Chmn., Ken Weber, David Gallapoo, Jack Woods EXECUTIVE ASSISTANCE SEARCH: Tom Linn, Chmn., Doug Guinsler, Dean Otterbacher, Ken Weber, Ray Prowant, David Gallapoo PARLIAMENTARIANS: David Gallapoo, Jack Woods, Penny Otterbacher, Victor Pariano O.F.M.A. LIAISON: Doug Guinsler, Chmn., Ray Prowant, Dean Otterbacher, Stan Connell JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP: Anissa Prowant, Chmn., Ken Weber, Bill Bush, Penny Otterbacher, Dean Otterbacher CHAPLAIN & PHOTOGRAPHER: Penny Otterbacher TRADE SHOW: Ken Weber N.I.C.A. LIAISON: Jack Woods PUBLIC RELATIONS: Bill Prowant, Ken Weber

G.O.S.A. members Patty and Don Hoover talk things over at the '98 Gala with fellow member Doug Guinsler.

COMMITTEE REPORTS A. MeIllbership - Ed reported that there are 375 paid members

at this time with no new applications this month. We remind you, if your dues are not paid by our March meeting you will no longer receive a newsletter. Just in case you are not sure if your dues have been paid here is a list of members with delinguent dues. Remember to think about the membership benefits you are giving up (including the $1,000 death bene­fit).

See list on next page

Bradford Pumpkin Show, The Carnival Co., Delaware Co. Ag. as interim Chief until O.D.A. can fill the position. Todd will Soc., Magnetic Springs Water Co., Muskingum Co. Ag. Soc., be reappointed to a ride inspector position if he so chooses. Obetz Zucchini Fest., Tiffin Seneca Heritage Fest., White Castle D. Scholarship - 'The rules for the awards were reviewed and the Systems, Inc., Amber Albanese, Anthony Albanese, Troy committee is to present the final form at the next meeting. Albanese, Nicholas B. Allen, Sarah Anderson, Dee Armstrong, E. GaIIles -Jack Woods reports that he spoke with Mark List of the Ohio Roxanne Arnold, Darlene Bates, Bo Barker, Kevin Bechler, Lynn Dept. of Agriculture on February 18, 1998 about the status of the pro­Beckett, Mike Bittinger, Jim Blaker, Karen J. Bobo, Tim posed game rules changes. Mark reported that very little comment Bohlander, Kenneth E. Bothel, Sandy Bowman, John L. Brady, from our membership has been received. As a matter of fact, only six Blair Breece, Norman Bretz, Kenneth Brewer, Tom Brooks, letters to date have been received, two in favor of keeping the build­Joseph L. Burkhart, Leeanne Bush, Carol Burcher, James E. Cain, ups and four in favor of getting rid of the build-ups. Not much of a Betty Caputo, Tim Carpenter, Laura Li Chanos, Nick Chanos, response when you look at the overall number of game operators that Stephen M. Cline, Pamela Mary Cobklin, William L. Crayon, belong to this organization. With the legislative calendar being as Peggy Kaltenbach, Bonnie Katronick, Timothy J. Kearns, Terry crowded as it is, we might not see any change this year, but if we do Lash, Fred Leyh, Carrie Lieurance, William H. Lininger, Steve I would imagine the build-ups will be reduced to three steps instead Lisko, Jr., Brian Longo, Polly A. Loren, Jerry S. Lowe, Mike of five or perhaps even gone forever. If you do have any interest in the Lucas, Wayne Malott, Barbara Maple, Stewart Mattlage, Danny outcome of tills proposal, you had better write to the Dept. of Stevens, Sam Stevens, Steve Stevens, Tony Stevens, David Stoops, Agriculture TODAY, it is probably your last chance. Jack was also Buddy Strickland, Arthur Strozewski, Rob Subler, Mike Creech, instructed by the board to submit this letter to the O.D.A. Marlena Creeden, Dean Crumpler, Donald Dance, Veronic Oth Darga, Richard Daughenbaugh, Carl Dick, Dan Diliberto, Cyrus W. Dille, Robert DiRusso, Larry Dishong, Betty L. Dixon, Mary Jane Downey, Ron Dubin, Thorn Emler, David England, John Ervin, William M. Evans, David W. Farley, William Fauth, Nick Foradis, Dan Foreman, Mark Frazier, Bob Frey, Nick George, Edward A. Geran, Matt Greene, Nancy Greiwe, Bob Hallifax, Ronald J. Harkless, Howard Hawkins, Delbert Henthorne, Robert Hillyer, Claude Hohman, Kenneth J. Holers, Glen Holevinski, Jim Ison, Richard Jackson, Robert E. Jackson, Linda Jambor, Joe Jones, Delmar Duane Jordan, Sallie Kirkbride, Nick Kirlan, Art Kissel, Fred Kissel, Ken Medearis, Tim Meldrum, Dorotha Mengert, Harvey E. Miller, James A. Molnar, Jon J. Moore, Jr., Sheila Morales, James A. Mowrey, Roger Mowry, Sharon Mowry, Jo Ann Tabor, Francis A. Thompson, Bill Thronberry, Harvey Thornberry, Janet Thornberry, Mary Tiao, James Tilton, Richard Valentine, Ronnie Viars, Fritz C. Krouskop, Delores Krusz, Thurlene Landis, James E. MacDonald, Luella McClaskey, Kevin McGrath, Kathi McIntosh, Lollie Mae McKinstry, Rosa McMillen, Kathleen Niday, Paul F. O'Day, Gaylord Otterbacher, Janet Otterbacher, Jim Otterbacher, Katryn L. Pack, Betty E. Palmer, Gregory Peck, Dick Pence, Craig Perry, Richard Perry, Bill Pfile, Bonnie M. Plizga, Andrew T. Pocock, Frances 'Pam' Pope, Freddie J. Pope, Harold W. Presler, Ron Puglisi, Ken Radabaugh, Steve Rader, Charlene Raitz, Kenneth W. Rausch, Ron Redburn, Neil W. Rees, David F. Reichelderfer, Jeff Reichelderfer, John A. Richardson, Joyce Richardson, Mark Rinehart, Thomas M. Roahrig, Frederick M. Rote, Jr., Joe Schaffidi, Dale Schepman, Robert C. Schmenk, Urban A. Schmidt, Robert N. Sees, Jeff Selby, William H. Selby, Sr., Mary Cain Shaffer, Kenny Smith, R. Fred Smith, Daniel J. Sommers, LawrenceA. Spiess, Norma J. Spiess, Cindy Stafford, Denny Stankus, David Stephan, Bessie Stevens, Larry Viers, Frank

February 20, 1998 Mark List, Deputy Director Ohio Department of AgriCUlture Ride Safety Division 8995 E. Main St. Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 Subject: Proposed games rules changes, Dear Mark,

During the February 19 G.O.SA board meeting the proposed rule changes were once again discussed at length. The board has decided by an almost unanimous decision of the members present (only three absent) that we accept the proposal as written with the exception of one. '

Rather than do away with the build-up fashion of awarding prizes we would be very supportive of going back to the 3-step method we started with Instead of the 5-step we pr tl h . ,th t h esen y ave. It IS the general consensus of the board bU~'dt e problems we are ~eanng about did not exist when we first started to do

' -u,ps. We would also like to see more severe steps taken toward violations ofth IS ru e than have been taken in the past.

The G.O.SA board also discussed at great length the dangers and the problems that eXist With the straight dowel rod type canes that .f' ( t are given away at airs no to be confused with the larger crook type walking cane). We know that seve:~1 years ago there was an attempt made to put the straight canes on the prohibited pnze list and at that time it was decided ttlat the proper signage eX~lalnlng the proper use of this type of cane would solve the problem. It is our belief that the slgnage has not been effective in stopping the problem. We feel thiS IS an Issue that must be addressed in the proposal and the straight cane ~hOU/d be placed on the prohibited prize list with the other items that have been abeled as a nUisance or dang~rous type of prizes in the hands of adolescence.

Thank you for your time and consideration of all the issues we have presented. As always, the G.O.SA officers and trustees are glad to be of any assistance to you and the Department in any way we can. Please feel free to call upon us at any time. Yours truly, Jack R. Woods" Chairman, G.O.SA Games RUles Committee

Wagner, Joe Waldron, Bill Washburn, Sharon Weaver, Barbara F. Newsletter - Stan announced that Ken Weber and Tom Linn Willard, Mike Williams, Bruce Wilson, Larry Wymer, Stella will be taking over the newsletter after this issue. Wymer, Dennis York G. Junior Meillbership - We are still searching for someone B. Yearbook - Bill Bush reported everything is progressing nice­ to co-chair this committee with Anissa Prowant. If you are

ly, with a projected mailing date of April 1. interested please contact the office. C. Ride Safety - Ray Prowant reported Todd Lindsey has H. Executive Secretary's Report - Gordon Food Service will be

resigned as Chief Ride Inspector. Jim Forsythe will be acting hosting four "Spring Break" food sholNs for their customers. The

action-packed spectacular spring shows of food, fun and fresh ideas will help you gear up for a hot-selling season, and give you a new outlook on food service. The four shows will be held at Columbus, OH, Convention Center, 400-500 North High St., March 17, 1998, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Novi, MI, Novi Expo Center, 43700 Expo Center Dr., March 24, 1998, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fort Wayne, IN, Memorial Coliseum, 4000 Parnell Ave., March 31, 1998, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; and Traverse City, MI, Grand Traverse Resort, 100 Grand Traverse Village Blvd., April 21, 1998, 10 a.m.­6 p.m. At each of these shows, GFS will award one business with a vacation celebration package, which includes two nights accommodations at your choice of deluxe resOlis, extra amenities such as complimentary golf, tennis and meals. Transportation is not included. Enter at the registration desk at the show. Any GFS customer interested in attending one of the shows should speak to their GFS sales representative for any additional information and details.

The theme for the April 9 to May 3, 1998 I-X Indoor Amusement Park is "We've got the fun covered l " TWenty acres of fun under one roof will feature Kids Kountry with over 20 kiddie rides, a giant fun slide, exciting midway games, Teddy Bear Wagon and a Little Tikes play area. Thrill City will have a White Water River Ride, roller coasters, major midway rides, more exciting midway games and a fun zone video arcade. You will be able to test your extreme skills in the interactive extreme sports zone. The Park will also fea­ture the world's largest indoor ferris wheel, a petting zoo and daily and weekend entertainment. The new Nickelodeon Game Lab will be present from April 10-19. You will be able to pay one price and ride all day.

Show hours on opening day, Thursday, April 9 will be 10 a.m.-lO p.m.; Spring Break, Friday, April 10 from 11 a.m.-ll p.m.; Monday-Thursday, April 13-16 from 11 a.m.-lO p.m., and Friday, April 17 from 11 a.m.-ll p.m.; weekends, Saturdays from 11 a.m.-Il p.m. and Sundays from 11 a.m,-lO p.m.; weekends, April 20-23 and

27-30 from 5 p.m.-lO p.m.; Fridays, Apri124 and May 1 from 5 p.m.­11 p.m. The I-X Center is located one mile south of Cleveland Hopkins Airport on SR 237. For more general park information and for groups of 20 or more call 1-800-897-3942. Cold, rain and snow is no problem since the park is located indoors. All G.O.S.A. members should plan to attend and bring your family to take advantage of Ohio's best entertainment value.

Coca Cola recently introduced a new thirst-quenching cit­rus soda called "Citra" in Ohio. It is packaged in 12 oz. Cans and 20 oz. plastic bottles. It has a grapefruit flavor similar to "Squirt" and is a close comparison to the orange flavored "Surge" also distributed by Coca Cola. Citra gives consumers a "best of both worlds" citrus soft drink by combining the attributes of the heavy citrus and lemon-lime flavor segments: heavy citrus has low carbonation, sweeter citrus fla­vor, caffeine, and yellow or green color; whereas lemon-lime has strong carbonation, lemon-lime flavor, caffeine-free and clear. Citra has moderate carbonation, crisp citrus-grapefruit flavor, caffeine-free, low sodium and is a light color. The crisp citrus flavor of Citra is ulti­mately thirst-quenching I Advertising is directed towards 17-21 year olds.

NOTES FROM THE MEMBERSHIP

We are sad to report that long-time member Lois McCracken of Piqua, Ohio has suffered a heart attack while under­going leg surgery. The last news we had, she is recovering well. If you would like to send a card the McCracken's winter address is 9757 Gulfstream Blvd., Englewood, FL 34224.

We send our deepest sympathies to the Albanese family for the death of Helen Albanese. She was a long-time G.O.S.A. member and supporter. She was also a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She will be deeply missed.

We are sorry to report the health of Ned Dresbach is not good at this time. He is having complications with his hip and heart.

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FOR SALE - 1-36" Star electric grill $550; 22 qt. A.P.W. food warmer $100; 18 qt. roast­er oven $50; Easy slicer (manual) $100. Gall 513-598-1421.

FOR SALE - 8' x 16' peanut trailer includes antique Planter Peanut Roaster, two 40 Lb. L.P. tanks and table for sales of roasted peanuts. Asking $5,000. Contact Mike Freeman 419-682-1392.

FOR SALE - 29' clean food trailer fUlly equipped, will be sold with astock truck, includ­ing several freezers and ice maker. For more information call eve. only 937-448-2863.

FOR SALE - Fish and Chips unit 8 x 20 FRP. H.D. trailer, 5 fryers, 36" grill, 40" com­mercial stove/oven all propane, 4-head pop system and much 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 '/2 L.Q. '/2 cargo 48' $12,000; King Airplane Ride with Roberts Planes and trailer $4,500. All equipment in excellent condition. Call 813-973­1511.

FOR SALE - New and used concession trailers and equipment. Call 614-539-3080 fax 614-539-3081,

FOR SALE· 2 18' pizza trailers w/some locations; 2 box trucks (F-600, GMD), both mid 80's. Pictures upon request. Contact Jim at 419-683-3491, Northstar Concessions.

FOR SALE - 199348' Carmate Bunkhouse, two showers, sleeps 12, $10,000; 1994 40' Carmate stock trailer, $8,000; 1994 48' Garrnate stock trailer 16' living quarters, fully carpeted, breakfast nook, air conditioning 32' for stock, 6 - 8' fluorescent double fixture light and numerous 110 v. outlets throughout, exc. cond., $11,500; 20' pup trailer used for storage, numerous guts and accessories for games, too numerous to list. Call for list of items, $3.000. Tony Albanese, 813-973-1497 or fax 813-973-7607.

FOR SALE -14' Concession trailer, tandem axle, 3openings. Equipment: Post Mix Pepsi machine Marathon 6 heads. Convection oven, 3 burners, refrigerator, microwave, 2 steam tables, 2 burner Bunn coffee machine, new hot water tank, 220/4 circuits, plus propane, Ind. Cash drawer, four sinks, $3,900. 1987 Chevy S10 with Reese hitch $3,000. To be sold with trailer, not separately. Call 419-563-0333.

FOR SALE - 2 - 18" pizza trailers w/some locations; 2 box trucks (F-600, GMD), both mid-80's, pictures upon request. Contact Jim at 41 9-683-3491, Northstar Concessions.

FOR SALE· Apple II computer with monitor, keyboard, mouse and joystick, Image Write II printer, works fine, lots of software. Call 330-723-1814 Penny or Jeff for more info., best offer.

FOR SALE - Philips Magnavox Web TV (requires monthly subscription service). Call Jeff at 330-723-1814, best offer.

FOR SALE - Fully equipped 8 x 20 FRP "french frying/catering trailer, 5 fryers, grill, stove, pop system and more. Sale or may partner with right operator. Call John or Suzie at 704-928-0710. Selling due to health problems.

FOR SALE - 1985 GMC Top Kick truck with 20' box, Cat diesel engine, good rubber, pos­sum belly all the way around box. Living quarters for two people with sink, shower, air and heat, closet space. Good condition. 4000 watt generator with electric start. 7000 watt Sears generator with electric start, just rebuilt, both in good condition. Contact Gary at 419·586-5027, Duncan's Concessions.

CONCESSION BUSINESS FOR SALE - Highly profitable 16' concession trailer, assorted equipment and inventory of paper goods. Assumable established route with nine fair bookings. Interested parties may contact 740-482-2973 or 888-799-0044. E-mail: mid­west@udata.com. Must sell by April 1st.

CONCESSION TRAILER FOR SALE - 199616' concession trailer with aluminum skin, five awnings, 110 electric service, counters, shelving, lighting, tandem axle. Ready to go for 1998. Contact 740-482-2973 or 888-799-0044. E-mail: midwest@udata.com. Must sell by April 1st.

POPCORN TRAILER FOR SALE - 1982 Southern Body 24', fully equipped and ready to go, with marquee and running lights. Will book on show with 22 weeks of work, $25,000. Call Michael Albanese at 740-928-4475

FOR SALE - Five counter model slush machines, two are Electro Freeze, three are Welsh Freeze, including extra belts and 50 syrup dispensing bottles, $500 each or all five for $1 ,500. Four Gold Medal counter popcorn machines, three Whiz Bangs model 2001, 2003, 2004. One antique Citation (used only once) model 2119. Five Echols improved #2 Snow Cone ice crushing machines, capacity 900 Ibs. per hour, one new Hotdog Roll-a-Grill, J. J. Conley model C360 with sneeze guard, holds 72 hotdogs per hour. Four double food warmers model 4211 like new. One new Crathco drink dispenser (twin) model 5031. 30 assorted Belgian waffle bakers, regUlar, square, boat and waffle dog. 1975 24' International truck with lift gate and bunk beds. 1984 Ford box truck setup as a camper with two beds, shower, refrig­erator, etc., low mileage. 30 Gold Medal Cotton Candy machines, Wirlwind and Tornado. Contact R. W. Arborgast, 1619 Pepperidge Dr., Orlando, FL 32806, 407­898-8325.

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Buyer and order drawn Ticket Number 028. Mary Gentile 6 057. Do~sLehman 240 001. David Drake $500 Winner 256 029. Doug & Karen 146 058. Allen Co. Fair 213 002. Ken Weber 204 030. Jerry & Penny Otlerbacher 68 059. M/M Robert Bates 9 003. David Greavu 50 031. Kevin Gift 207 060. Robert Halker & Phyl 142 004. Noarree Nolan 189 032. AI Tadych 203 061. JoAnne Prowant 4 005. Doug Guinsler 27 033. Tom Murray 260 062. Travis Dawns 20 006. Roger & Linda Patrick 259 034. Renee Tedrick 33 063. Roy Murray 77 007. Taylor Clements 22 035. Char DelBone 86 064. Tom Clink 254 008. Andy Pocock 216 036. Katie Montague 48 065. J. R. Woods 299 009. Earl H. Kline 238 037. JoAnne Prowant 5 066. Elizabeth Guinsler 277 010. Curt & Marge Otlerbacher 158 038. Jay & Vicki Clements 195 067. Cruise Crew 91 011. Dustin Bates 248 039. Gary Smith 66 068. Martin Culler 234 012. Tony Albanese 236 040. Vivian Culler 253 069. Douglas A. Kolcan 111 013. John Curtis 241 041. Bill Pfile 281 070. Robert Gunvalsen 122 014. Bill Schwab 23 042. Jeff Breece 39 071. Paul Bunting 28 015. Denise True 296 043. Cruise Crew 61 072. Dave Busch 55 016. Missy Pfile 282 044. Kevin Wise 47 073. Anthony M. Albanese 137 017. Paul Murray 76 045. Richard Sanders 106 074. Ned Dresbach 173 018. Bob Ward, Gip Kleman, 046. Joe Sanders 202 075. Mary Kay Bates $500 Winner 178

Bob Halker, Romie Elcholt, John F. 10 047. Jay Begg 175 076. Eric Neiger 156 019. Joyce & Pete Konrath 64 048. John, Carl, Jim & Dorrill 119 077. Pilati Concessions, Inc. 285 020. Adel Canestraro 222 049. Deb (Hoover) Orosz 186 078. Tom Osting 133 021. Missy Pfile 283 050. Kevin Koski 271 079. John Marcum 73 022. Yvonne Zahurak 289 051. Dean & Kristina Crumpler 14 080. Michael Albanese 186 023. Martin Culler & Lois Gallapoo 223 052. Ken Weber 024. Tom & Mike Cappella 79 053. Steve Letherman 025. Tim Meers (Newman Food) 105 054. M/M Robert Bates

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1979 Tampa Body Popper $20,000.00 1978 Otterbacher Food 20,000.00 1971 Trailer Craft Food 9,000.00 1994 Carmate LQ/Cargo 11 ,500.00 1993 Carmate Cargo 9,OOO.00 19?? Pup Trailer Cargo 3,500.00 1977 Watkins Tempest... 55,000.00 1974 Northern Star Game 8,000.00 1972 Cosmo Water Race 25,000.00 1987 Otterbacher Bowler 22,500.00 1985 Wells Cargo Food 22,500.00 1987 Wells Cargo Food 19,500.00 1986 Otterbacher Frog Bog 27,000.00 1985 Otterbacher 5th Game .25,000.00 1994 Otterbacher Pizza/Taco 90,000.00 1993 GMC Box Truck 15,000.00 1982 Hitchiker Center/Lemon 5,750.00 1979 Randolph Coach Food 12,OOO.00 2 Roll Off Carts/Transport.. 3,000.00

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Thursday, March 19, 1998 G.o.S.A. Board Meeting at

159 East Franklin Street, Circleville, OH, 1:00 p.m.

Friday, April 3, 1998 O.F.M.A. Districts 1 &2 Spring Dinner at

the Hardin County Fairgrounds

Sunday, April 5, 1998 O.F.M.A. Districts 5 &9 Spring Dinner at

Mount Vernon, OH

Tuesday, April 7, 1998 Buchy Food Show at

the Darke County Fairgrounds Youth Building, Greenville, OH 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Admission is free.

Saturday, April 18, 1998 O.F.M.A. Districts 7 & 8 Spring Dinner at

the Holiday Inn in Zanesville, OH

Sunday, April 19, 1998 O.F.M.A. Districts 3, 4 & 6 Spring Dinner at

the Fayette County Fairgrounds

Thursday, April 23, 1998 G.O.S.A. Board Meeting at

159 East Franklin Street, Circleville, OR, 1:00 p.m.

Tuesday, October 20, 1998 G.O.S.A. Board meeting at

159 East Franklin Street, Circleville, OH, 1:00 p.m.

The G.O.S.A. Officers and Trustees welcome all participation and remind you

that all Board Meetings are open to the Membership.

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083. Ann Wade &Dan Morlock 84 112. Steve, John, Ed (Auglaize Co.) 235 138. Randall Carr 226 084. Kathy Otterbacher 155 113. Penny Otterbacher 65 139. JoAnne Prowant 1 085. Lenora Kotnik 231 114. Cruise Crew 60 140. Cruise Crew 59 086. Geary &Mary Kay Bates 179 115. Virginia Renolds 131 141. Tony &Mike Albanese 176 087. Barbara Otterbacher 196 116. Bill Pfile 104 142. Dean Otterbacher 154 088. Suzanne Guinsler 278 117. Barbara Kissel 266 143. Ken Detty 94 089. Virginia Pfile 288 118. Susan Bush 83 144. Cruise Crew 58 090. Nancy Owen 16 119. Matt Gallapoo 224 145. Kim Albanese 42 091. Tim Kissel 164 120. Paul, Tom, Ray, Dwight, 146. Lori Brewer 161 092. Cruise Crew 128 Jerry, Jane, Chris 141 147. Cole Kenedy 41 093. Renee Tedrick 108 121. Pugh Shows 101 148. Tim Meldrum 160 094. Shultz Parker 252 122. Marcene Johnson 37 149. Bob Dawson 267 095. Anissa Prowant 270 123. Daniel L. Kimmet 298 150. Drew Bates $500 Winner 110 096. Joseph Mercurio 152 124. Lou Weaver 120 151. Bridget Albanese &Ron Puglisi 243 097. Paul Otterbacher 187 125. Jeff Pugh II 139 152. Jim McClure 180 098. IIJ1 - Mfg. 115 126. Tim, Mike, Gary 153. Alan Bozich 10 099. Geary Bates 215 (Gallipolis Group) 117 154. David E. Linne 13 100. Robert Weber 112 127. Margie Otterbacher 170 155. Elizabeth Hale 8 101. Doug Hanefeld 174 128. Katie Guinsler 276 156. Fred &Debra Poppelman 67 102. Bob Subler 297 129. Pilati Concessions, Inc. 284 157. Randy Hatton 251 103. Eric Neiger 163 130. Skip, Tim, Dave, Mike, 158. Dustin Bates 218 104. Ed Ebert 62 Fred, Gary, Rob, Bob, Paul 290 159. Jackie Woods 138 105. Erin Weber 206 131. Kevin Gift 209 160. Ronald E. Bush 262 106. Defiance Co. Fair (Joe Miller) 124 132. Victor Pariano &Stan 197 161. Pat Bush 147 107. Gary Otterbacher 126 133. Tom Meldrum162 162. Bill &Leeanne Bush 7 108. Tony Albanese 300 134. Tim Meers (Newman Food) 239 163. Tim K. Buchs (Lorain Co. Fair) 125 109. Randy, John, Todd, Steve 229 135. Dale Hershberger 57 164. Marui Miles 127 110. Jerry &Penny Otterbacher 69 136. Kevin Wise 263 165. John Canestraro 255 111. Jim Bailey 245 137. Slick Mueller 172 166. Holy Family Cancer Home 165

167. Curtis &Margie Otterbacher 32 195. Ken Cromer 258 221. Shirley IVI. Duncan 97 168. Amy Bates Dempsy 177 196. Allison Prowant 272 222. Wally Durbin 211 169. Bob Subler 184 197. Margie Otterbacher 150 223. Jim &Jan Otterbacher 181 170. Joe Dickey, Jr. 264 198. Carole Kowatch 96 224. Jon Stine 214 171. Laurie Stahl 268 199. Bo Ramsey 75 225. Tina Detty $500 Winner 261 172. Jill Shives 44 200. Lowell Dill 89 226. Barb Boyer 74 173. Tom Christy 191 201. Joseph Gromley 227. Jeff Prowant 274 174. Frank Newlon 49 (Newman Food) 113 228. Roger &Carol Morlock 219 175. Karen Lehman 233 202. Barb Kissel 21 229. Eric Neiger 194 176. Karen Bates 109 203. Joe Bailey 237 230. Dean Otterbacher 31 177. Mike Etzkorn 88 204. Bob, Mark, Joe, 231. Kim Bates Bozich 35 178. JoAnne Prowant 2 George &Howard 143 232. Ron Grosjean, Herb Berry, 179. Penny Downs 40 205. Don &Diane Alheit 52 Tom Stocksdale 225 180. Daniel J. Weaver 193 206. Ray Mowry 56 233. Jo Violand 38 181. Tony &Mike Albanese 80 207. Brian &Jennifer Ramsey 18 234. Noaarree Nolan 188 182. Gary &LouAnn Hegler 247 208. Jennifer Farkas 291 235. Van Wert Agricultural Society 171 183. Bill Sterling 145 209. Thom Emler 199 236. Brian Owens 190 184. George Kanaan 103 210. Sally Kensler 287 237. Jim Buchy 11 185. Todd &Lisa Stucky 15 211. Bob Jackson 208 238. Darren R. Stephen 200 186. Barbara Boyer 123 212. Brad Gentille 81 239. Carmi Kissel Mueller 159 187. Gary, Neil &Nancy Petty 25 213. Mike Hoffman 280 240. Bill Agin, Doug, Bill, Paul, 188. Cruise Crew 129 214. Chris Cram 107 Earl, John 29 189. Stan Connell 295 215. John Grenko 100 241. George Moffett 93 190. Bush, Bates, Carr, 216. Rob Sidley 294 242. Dennis Hammond 246

Gallapoo, Otterbacher 228 217. William Agin 30 243. Martha Morehart 257 191. Robert Lowell Fogle 183 218. Mark Frazier 24 244. Cruise Crew 92 192. Dan Martin, Jack Woods 232 219. Kenny Catch &Pat Coy 245. John Spaulding 185 193. Walt Hollmann 273 (Huron Co. Fair) 198 246. Gary &Patricia Butcher 192 194. Faith Mayberry 87 220. Elaine Zahurak 53 247. Howard Call 217

Duchy Cash Giveaway 1 Day Show

Darke County Fairgrounds Youth Building • Greenville, Ohio Tuesday, April 7, 1998 • 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

Cash back on product purchased at the show (that day only)

Door Prizes Galore Please mark your calendar for your participation.

You must attend the show and order that day for cash rebates. Rebates cannot be given at any other time.

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248. Rob Berk 249. Arlene Crumpler 250. Ron Puglisi 251. Rob Berk 252. Troy Kissel 253. Dave Shives 254. Bev Pugh 255. Jack R. Woods 256. Bob Winkler 257. Kevin Wise 258. Larry L. Foureman 259. Raymond Webb 260. Cruise Crew 261, Bob & Kitty 262. Jay & Vicki Clements 263. Joseph Mercurio 264. Greg Myers 265. Thomas R. Linn 266. Gary R. Duncan 267. Scott McCann 268. Jonathan Molnar 270. Michael J. Albanese 271. Kevin Wampler 272. Joe Wachtel 273. Robert Herd 274. Nicholas Ramsey DeliPenna 275. Wanda Mason 276. Lee Farmer 277. Randal, Mark & Bob 278. Bill Fought (Shreve Printing) 279. Sheila M. Linn 280. David Easterwood 281. JoAnne Prowant 282. Katie Holly Redmond 283. Cruise Crew 284. Kurt & Amy Otterbacher 285. Hardin Co, Fair (Bill Oates) 286. Gloria & Harry Faint 287. Victor Pariano 288. Bev Guinsler 289. Charlotte Alexander 290. Mark, Randal & Bob 291. Sharon Mowry 292. Katie & Christopher Kissel 293. Matt Gallapoo 294. Stenson & Rambo 295. Jerry Otterbacher 296. Paul Otterbacher 297. Larry K. Wilson 298. Jean Weber

$1,000 Winner 299. Bridget Albanese

$2,000 Winner 300. Tony & Barbie Boyer

$10,000 Winner

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