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All members of the MTVFR were honored to take part in the department ’ s fiftieth anniversary on July 14 at the MAA ball fields in Manchester .
MANCHESTER
By Leona Houchens
Community Correspondent
manchester @ goBEACONnews . com
On the scene was budding journalist Autumn Mitchell covering for me while I was on vacation , and this is what she found .
Manchester ballfields were buzzing with activity on July 14 , celebrating the fiftieth anniversary of the Manchester
Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue ( MTVFR ). Members new and old were all appreciated for the work they have done .
Manchester ’ s Fire Department has gone through many changes , from equipment to the members they have now . This department has always been both fire and rescue . Some of the original members decided a rescue unit was needed , so they raised the money to buy an old squad .
The past has become the present department that we have now . Manchester would not be the town it is now
Harrison will not let a summer storm stop the gathering ! The Harrison Fire Department becomes the last-minute venue for the annual Wine Walk . ( Photo courtesy of Cindy Mordi Abrams )
HARRISON
By Nicole Williams
Community Correspondent
harrison @ goBEACONnews . com
I hope by the time this reaches you , all pencils have been sharpened and the transition from lazy summer days to the more regimented routines was smooth .
Harrison ’ s dwindling summer nights were still in full swing this past month . The hottest day of the year did not stop the July 4th parade in Historic Downtown . The parade lined up at 3:00 pm and cheers followed the procession wherever it went . Family entertainment and refreshments were enjoyed by all . Live music in the background helped everybody forget about the heat as we celebrated our freedom . A colorful fireworks show concluded the night to ensure the day was a blast !
The weather during the annual Wine Walk on the Avenue , presented by the
District , had some worried that it would be a complete washout . The event was everything but ! As tents were being set up , strong winds and thunder showed no sign of stopping . Instead of canceling the yearly event , community leaders quickly collaborated to move the entire venue . The Harrison Fire Department generously opened their bay area in their firehouse to accommodate the large crowd . Eager vino sippers sampled wine from four local wineries accompanied by note-worthy appetizers . Many felt the background of hanging firemen hats and equipment made the event even more interesting and enjoyable !
Looking forward , does your family love the challenge of figuring out clues and solving challenges ? The Amazing Race will take place on September 1 at 12:00 pm at Miami Whitewater . The around-thepark family adventure is free . Sign up early to grab a spot .
If you have news in the Harrison area and would like to share , please feel free to reach me at Harrison @ goBEACONnews . com . I am especially interested in learning about
Samuel Gabbard with parents Rob and Ahny as well as brother Preston .
without the MTVFR . Yes , people have lost their lives in the line of duty ; some have been in life-or-death situations . EMTs like Erin Jordan have been able to save those lives , along with the firefighters , such as David Jordan and Kevin Havlin . These men and women have made such a difference in this township , and they will for many , many years to come .
Samuel Gabbard recently received a scholarship from Cincinnati Christian University . He will be a member of the cross country and track teams . Mr . Gabbard is pursuing an
Eddie and Elizabeth Mc- Donald did not let the unpredictable weather stop their night of fun ! Mr . Mc- Donald offered up tons of captivating historical information as a great variety of wine was passed around .
Caylie Ramsey , age six , and Nora Hoffman , age seven , show Harrison how it is done as they dance their way through Historic Downtown during the July 4th parade .
individuals who make a positive impact , big or small , in our community . I look forward to hearing from you !
300 bright blue balloons were released in memory of Brandon Cromer at the beginning of the first Cruisin ’ For Cromer event which raised over $ 10,000 in scholarship money .
education in criminal justice .
I made it back in time for the “ Cruisin ’ For Cromer ” benefit on July 27 . In memory of their son Brandon , off-road adventurer , Roger and Aimee Cromer brought together over one hundred people and businesses for raffle donations . One hundred thirty jeeps , ATVs , and trucks came together for seventy miles of backroads , creeks , and FUN ! Five hundred people were in attendance , and they raised over $ 10,700 . These funds will provide for the Brandon Tyler Cromer Memorial Scholarship to be given to high school seniors who impact other ’ s lives the way Brandon has impacted so many .
The Cromers would like to thank everyone who came to this event . “ We are overwhelmed with the turnout and how much money was raised for our son ’ s scholarship fund . We also want to thank everyone who helped in any way ; it took an army of people ! A special thanks to the Manchester Fire and Rescue for letting us hold it at their station . This community has been amazing to the Cromer Family . We love our little town .”
I also love Manchester and have been so blessed to be able to share with all of you our community ’ s happenings
215 E . Broadway St , P . O . Box 513 We believe in going beyond what is expected to offer each family a caring compassionate service for an affordable price . over the past three and a half years . Now I must say goodbye and God Bless Manchester for the last time here . I will still be at the school , and you may even pass me , cruisin ’ Bonnell . It ’ s time to , in the words of Brandon Cromer , “ Rev ‘ em up and hit the road !”
The BEACON thanks Leona Houchens for her wonderful contributions over the past three-and-a-half years . If you would like to become a part of the BEACON team and write about all that happens in Manchester , please email editor @ goBEACONnews . com .
John Paul Czelusta
Loving son of Paul and Pam ( nee Harrod ) Czelusta . Devoted father of Jacob and Zachary Czelusta . Dear brother of Tammy ( Darren ) Fitch and uncle of Jordan and Emma Fitch . Loving fiance ’ of Tara Calahan King and her children Richard Adam and Emma Allison King . Also survived by many loving friends . Passed away July 22 , 2018 . Age 44 years . Services were held Thursday , July 26 , 2018 at the Minges Funeral Home , 10385 New Haven Rd ., Harrison , OH . neidhardminges . com
“ Providing funerals and cremations with dignity and compassion .”
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September 2018
O
All members of the MTVFR were honored to take part
in the department’s fiftieth anniversary on July 14 at the
MAA ball fields in Manchester.
MANCHESTER
By
Leona
Houchens
Community
Correspondent
[email protected]
On the scene was budding
journalist Autumn Mitchell
covering for me while I was
on vacation, and this is what
she found.
Manchester ballfields were
buzzing with activity on July
14, celebrating the fiftieth
anniversary of the Manchester
Township Volunteer Fire and
Rescue (MTVFR). Members
new and old were all appreci-
ated for the work they have
done.
Manchester’s Fire Depart-
ment has gone through many
changes, from equipment to
the members they have now.
This department has always
been both fire and rescue.
Some of the original members
decided a rescue unit was
needed, so they raised the
money to buy an old squad.
The past has become the
present department that we
have now. Manchester would
not be the town it is now
Harrison will not let a summer storm stop the gathering!
The Harrison Fire Department becomes the last-minute
venue for the annual Wine Walk. (Photo courtesy of
Cindy Mordi Abrams)
HARRISON
By
Nicole
Williams
Community
Correspondent
[email protected]
I hope by the time this
reaches you, all pencils have
been sharpened and the transi-
tion from lazy summer days to
the more regimented routines
was smooth.
Harrison’s dwindling sum-
mer nights were still in full
swing this past month. The
hottest day of the year did not
stop the July 4th parade in His-
toric Downtown. The parade
lined up at 3:00 pm and cheers
followed the procession wher-
ever it went. Family entertain-
ment and refreshments were
enjoyed by all. Live music in
the background helped every-
body forget about the heat as
we celebrated our freedom.
A colorful fireworks show
concluded the night to ensure
the day was a blast!
The weather during the
annual Wine Walk on the
Avenue, presented by the
District, had some worried that
it would be a complete wash-
out. The event was everything
but! As tents were being set
up, strong winds and thunder
showed no sign of stopping.
Instead of canceling the yearly
event, community leaders
quickly collaborated to move
the entire venue. The Harrison
Fire Department generously
opened their bay area in their
firehouse to accommodate the
large crowd. Eager vino sip-
pers sampled wine from four
local wineries accompanied by
note-worthy appetizers. Many
felt the background of hanging
firemen hats and equipment
made the event even more
interesting and enjoyable!
Looking forward, does your
family love the challenge of
figuring out clues and solv-
ing challenges? The Amazing
Race will take place on Sep-
tember 1 at 12:00 pm at Miami
Whitewater. The around-the-
park family adventure is free.
Sign up early to grab a spot.
If you have news in the Har-
rison area and would like to
share, please feel free to reach
me at Harrison@goBEACON-
news.com. I am especially
interested in learning about
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