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Friday, 03 September 2010 20:17 |
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By MARILYN MCCONAHAY Record Herald Writer PIQUA - Tim and Janelle Baker, both Milton-Union High School graduates, used imagination, ingenuity and hard work to find a way to raise their family in a very big house rather than buy a starter house and work their way up. In the process, they have created a place of outdoor beauty where people can enjoy a wedding, a graduation party or a variety of other events. Tim, 35, graduated from M-U in 1994 and Janelle (Hammaker), 33, graduated in 1995. Baker is the son of Mike and Shirley Baker of Laura and the grandson of Wilbur and Catherine Heisey of West Milton, who passed away in 2008 and 2009, respectively. In the spring of 2003, Tim and Janelle purchased the 25-room mansion built of stucco, stone and sturdy, oversized timber, around 1900 by Aaron Morrison Orr, founder of the Orr Felt and Blanket Company in Piqua. Their new home needed a lot of work, but the Bakers took the risk and bought it. The couple, who both have full-time jobs, figured they could afford to live there if they could also use it to generate income, Tim Baker said. “I had a liking for fixing up big, old homes. We began lining up weddings and renting the downstairs for parties and weddings,” he said. “At first, we held them inside the house, but we found the inside was getting messed up. After a number of incidents that caused damage, we decided to hold the events outside on the big front porch or in the yard.” They soon began making repairs, replacements and additions. “We had electrical issues that took a few months to get corrected. But most of what we’ve done has been outside to make it attractive for the events,” Baker said. “The house has a stucco exterior – we’ve just now started to paint the outside – it will probably take us a couple of years. Family and friends are helping us paint and with making repairs.” The Baker family has lived there for seven years, but they started making additions right away, including building the tent which includes restrooms and adding to the parking lot so they could hold weddings, rehearsals and small parties, according to Baker. |
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Friday, 03 September 2010 20:09 |
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Elementary/Middle school Sept. 7 - Chicken tenders w/sauce, dinner roll, mashed potatoes w/gravy, fruit and milk Sept. 8 - Breakfast for lunch: sausage pattie, French toast w/syrup, hashbrown stick, fruit and milk Sept. 9 - Stuffed crust pepperoni pizza, green beans, fruit and milk Sept. 10 - Chicken fryz w/sauce, whole wheat butter bread, corn, fruit and milk Sept. 13 - Homestyle popcorn chicken w/sauce, butter bread, broccoli, fruit and milk Sept. 14 - Rockin cheeseburger on bun w/pickles, French fries, fruit and milk Sept. 15 - Bosco breasticks w/sauce, green beans, fruit and milk High School Sept. 7 - Cheese quesadilla w/salsa, green beans, fruit and milk Sept. 8 - Popcorn chicken w/sauce, butter bread, broccoli, fruit and milk Sept. 9 - Loaded fries w/meat and cheese sauce, butter bread, fruit and milk Sept. 10 - Pizza sticks, California blend vegetables, fruit and milk Sept. 13 - Cheese pizza, corn, fruit and milk Sept. 14 - Fiesta stix w/lettuce, cheese and sauce, corn, fruit and milk Sept. 15 - Rockin cheeseburger, French fries, fruit and milk
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Friday, 03 September 2010 19:49 |
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WEST MILTON - “Button, button, who’s got the button?” The answer to that question could be Glenna Renner of Pleasant Hill. A portion of her 4,000 to 5,000 piece button collection is on display at the Milton-Union Public Library through the month of September. Renner has been a seamstress for many years and has always liked buttons, but her collection really began about 25 years ago when her daughter gave her some buttons she’d gotten at an auction. Her research on the fasteners led her to the National Button Society’s web page which aided her in locating a local organization, the Polk Box Button Club that meets at Polk Grove United Church of Christ. “It’s a very interesting hobby,” Renner explained. “I found that I really needed to learn more about buttons before competing, so I read lots of books. I’m still reading and continuing to learn.” Her advice to anyone who might want to begin collecting is to “start with what you like and begin adding to it.” When asked what her favorites were, she replied, “I really like the black glass, but have gotten into the ‘Gay Nineties’ pieces because of their size.” Friends and family give Renner buttons and she is always looking at auctions and tag sales. She often picks up “modern” buttons at quilt shows. She explains that “moderns” are buttons made after 1918. Her oldest piece is from the 1850’s. Many clubs hold shows and competitions throughout the year and the Polk Box Button Club sponsors the 2010 Fall Button Show, scheduled for Sept. 11-12 in Springfield. To learn more about the show, visit www.OhioButtons.org. The library is located at 560 S. Main St. and is open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday and Saturday. For more information visit the library, call 698-5515 or go to www.mupubliclibrary.org.
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Friday, 03 September 2010 19:45 |
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George and Beverly Stamper on their wedding day in 1960 (above) and 50 years later (below). WEST MILTON - George and Beverly Stamper of West Milton celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sept. 3. They will celebrate with family and friends at 3 p.m. Sept. 5 at Fayevores, 2334 St. Rt. 48. The couple has four children, Ginny and Bill Cox of Bradford, Shelley and Monte Swigart of Laura, Sheri and Doug Beard of Troy and George Jr. and Beverly of West Milton; five grandchildren and one great-granddchild.
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Tuesday, 31 August 2010 20:40 |
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Written by Susie Spitler For the Record Herald WEST MILTON - Through the years improvements and an additions have been made to Hoffman United Methodist Church. In 1946 there was a new electric organ and new carpeting. The year 1949 saw an extensive renovation of the basement including: kitchen equipment; gas furnaces to replace the coal furnace; and decoration of the walls and floors. In 1959 the basement entrance door was remodeled, the outdoor brick bulletin board was erected; and new front steps were constructed. In 1958, in order to expand classroom space, the church purchased the property to the south. A building committee was formed in 1960, co-chaired by Charles Jay and Cletus Minnich, and preliminary plans were approved. Ground breaking for the $60,000 addition was held April 2, 1961. The cornerstone was laid in September 1961, followed by a dedication service in November. The next major project was the renovation of the sanctuary in 1969. The original denominational name was Methodist Episcopal which was changed to Methodist Protestant Church in 1939. In 1968, the church merged with the Evangelical United Brethren Church and became known as the United Methodist Church. Sunday School has also been referred to as Church School and Sabbath School. The District Superintendent was formerly known as the Presiding Elder. |
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