Tusky Days: Paying for the paddles

Cindy Davis
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Matt Hunter holds up a paddle for Auctioneer Bob Hall.
Matt Hunter holds up a paddle for Auctioneer Bob Hall.

TUSCARAWAS — The Paddle Auction at the Tusky Days Festival brought in $5,600, with 12 paddles receiving bids.

"Lets get those wallets out, get those checkbooks out and lets get this thing started," said Auctioneer Bob Hall, who is with Cronebaugh Auctions.

Hall donates his talents each year to try and get the most out of each bidder. Featured on this year's paddle was Stemple's Service Station and Blacksmith Shop. The owner was Sherman Stemple, the great-grandfather of Mayor Dana Moore. Following Stemple's death, the shop was run by his daughter and son-in-law, Pete and Ruth Schnieder, from 1946 to about 1968. The paddles were created by the Indian Valley Woodworking shop and etched by the Indian Valley Robotics Class.

"We offer marriage counseling on the side," joked Hall, prior to the start of the event. He explained that if a couple can't agree whether or not to bid on an item, he always goes with the "yes," and then offers the service.

Jim Reichman wins the first paddle with a bid of $1,300.
Jim Reichman wins the first paddle with a bid of $1,300.

The winners of the 12 paddles were as follows: 1. Jim Reichman, Reichman Plumbing, $1300; 2. Devin Brown, Brotherhood Heating and Cooling, $700; 3. Kinsey Farms, New Philadelphia, $700; 4. Matt Smith, Tuscarawas, $500; 5. Dana Moore, Tuscarawas, $300; 6. Dale Douglas Jr., Olde Towne Tavern, $350; 7. Smith Ambulance Service, $350; 8. Steve Carlisle, Brightwood, $200; 9. Steve Pasquinelli, Pasquinelli Tax Service, $300; 10. Brennon O'Connor and Nick Love, both Tuscarawas, $350; 11. Chad Kerns, Florida, $200; 12. Tom and Sherry Wallace, Tusky Deli, $350.

Moore said he was excited to be bidding on a paddle. "I'm doing this in honor of my great-grandfather since they are featuring his place this year." he said.

Prior to the auction, 25 kids competed in the Ohio Buckeye State Sanctioned Pedal Tractor Pullers, sponsored by Durbin Farms, Tusky Deli and the Tusky Days Festival. Those participating were as follows:Age 4 — William Jackson, Qualifier Emmalyn Thornton, Madeline Davis, Corbin Castell; Age 5 — Koltyn Page, Renner Adams, Logan Nalley; Age 6 — Hoyt Rummell; Age 7 — Ridge Adams, Qualifiers Maison Kimble and Isabella Thornton, Easton Best, Amari Willison; Age 8 — Ruger Schlabach, Jacoby Cannon, Alexys Hinno; Age 9 — Kyler Moore, Elly Best, Deegan Castello, Seely Welch.

This article originally appeared on The Times-Reporter: Tusky Days: Paying for the paddles