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Ramer Fassnacht with his daughter Teresa Elder-Smith and completed hot pad holders, with one in progress, on the table at his apartment in East Park Villa. Fassnacht makes up to 20 a week and his daughter helps finish them and works with her two sisters to sell his creations.

Ramer Fassnacht with his daughter Teresa Elder-Smith and completed hot pad holders, with one in progress, on the table at his apartment in East Park Villa. Fassnacht makes up to 20 a week and his daughter helps finish them and works with her two sisters to sell his creations.

Weaving with family: Fassnacht brings pot holders to life

Jacob Courtney
Tuesday, January 17, 2023
Edging close to 100, 98-year-old Ramer Fassnacht weaves hot pad holders in a variety of colorful and distinctive patterns, to pass the time. In an added bonus, Fassnacht’s three daughters have joined his cause, selling his creations in the last year since he’s mastered his craft.
Six-year-old Cara Dennis puts in some time at the Aurora tennis facility early Monday morning. Aurora’s facility will host a six-week tennis clinic for anyone ranging from 5 years old to adults.

Six-year-old Cara Dennis puts in some time at the Aurora tennis facility early Monday morning. Aurora’s facility will host a six-week tennis clinic for anyone ranging from 5 years old to adults.

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As superintendent, Marcia Traudt has made a point to have a hand in many aspects of her animals. Here she stands next to the table tops she and her husband built to hold poultry and rabbit cages.

As superintendent, Marcia Traudt has made a point to have a hand in many aspects of her animals. Here she stands next to the table tops she and her husband built to hold poultry and rabbit cages.

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Marcia Traudt celebrates 40 years as fair superintendent The Hamilton County Fair is on the horizon and with it a familiar face will be found at the livestock and animal arenas -- Marcia Traudt.