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In Passing
2nd prize - $400 Sterling Fur Co.: Levi Thompson of Shelby, OH
3rd prize - $200 PDK Snares: Tim K. Smith of North Fairfield, OH
4th prize - $100 Sullivan’s Scents: Tim Feather of Grand Rapids, OH
5th prize - $100 Blackie’s Blend: Ron Bush of Ottawa, OH 6th prize - $100 J.R. & Sons: Bill Wagner of Fremont, OH
7th prize- $100 Scott Welch: Bill Helwig of Eaton Twp., OH
Members Only - $100 Vendor of Choice: Jeffrey Mardis of Rutland, OH
2011 Spring Sweepstakes Winners
Paul Fraizer of Mansfield, OH, died July 12, 2011, following a six-month fight with cancer.
Paul lived for the outdoors -- trapping, hunting, fishing and mushroom hunting. He spent many hours just walking on his farm enjoying what God gave us all, but few really enjoy. Most of his friends knew Paul as the "Curly Gray Hair Trapper."
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Bob was introduced to the sport of trapping at the age of ten by his uncle. His initial quest was the muskrat. But it was in 1968 when Bob’s interest peeked. This was when he made the trip to Moose Island for his first ever convention. He joined the OSTA at that time and has been a member ever since. Bob has
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His wife Shirley has always been there to help Bob and the OSTA where ever duty called. She has served in an official capacity as the secretary since 2002. You will see her smiling face behind the table at the OSTA booth during the convention, or at the desk at the fur auctions. She has taken on the roll as provider of the Thursday evening feed the hungry at the convention for the last 10 years. Thanks Shirley. I know that Bob could not have accomplished the things he has without the support of Shirley.
Tom Par started and runs the North American Trappers Collectors Association at his home/business in Galloway. Tom and his wife Jane operate the day to day of the trap collectors as well as compiling and publishing the trap collector's magazine. At the museum is a collection of traps that spans the history of traps and trapping in the United States as well as other countries. Tom
On top of this already large investment of time Tom is co-owner of Trappers World Magazine. Tom handles a good portion of the publication as well. With this much already to do Tom has published the last 40 issues of the Buckeye Trapper magazine for the OSTA. Tom has been instrumental in the magazine and his work has not gone un-noticed. Thanks Tom.
Tom is and has been a tireless advocate of trapping and truly enjoys sharing his knowledge to anyone that he can. For this and all the reasons listed Tom has been nominated for the Trappers Hall of Fame.
Mike started his trapping career a little later in life than some. He was a sophomore in high school in 1973. Mike has been a member of the OSTA since 1982 and attended his first convention in Mansfield, Ohio. It was the NTA National in 1987.
He assumed the duties of director of district 10 in the spring of 1996. Held that position till the fall of 1998 at which time he became the vice president. Then in 2000 became the president of our association for two years. He then took a director at large position until January of 2010.
Patti held the official position of editor of the Buckeye Trapper from the fall of 1998 through June 2006. She was also the executive director from August 1999 through August 2004.
Both Mike and Patti were mainly responsible for the research and development that went into the making of the “60 years of the OSTA” issue of the Buckeye Trapper. This was a major undertaking and they spent countless hours researching and interviewing people.
Thank you both for all your efforts to promote the sport and the OSTA.
Jon caught his first muskrat at age ten and has been hooked ever since. Jon joined the Ohio State Trappers association in 1977 and is a lifetime member. He assumed the duties of director of district 8 in 1993, a position which he still holds today. Jon’s taken the responsibility of setting up and making certain the OSTA booth is manned at the Deer and Turkey Expo every year since 1997, the Farm Science Review since 1995, and the Columbus Sport and Vacation show since 1999. He has been a trapper education instructor for the past 27 years.
Phyllis has been there to help Jon and the OSTA in many ways. You’ll see her at the convention and the fur auctions lending a hand to help. She is the only one that received the coveted 1,000 hour special forces award.
Thank you both for your help and support.
Jan. 7: Fur Auction, Bucyrus, OH.
Jan 31: Trapping season ends for fox, raccoon, skunk, opossum & weasel
Feb. 4: Fur Auction, Washington Court House, OH
Feb. 29: Trapping season ends in Lake Erie area
March 10: Fur Auction, Zanesville, OH
March 31: OSTA Trapper Banquet