Community notices honor band director and local celebrations
Gary Kleptach earns membership in the American School Band Directors Association after seven teaching years and sponsor support. Birthdays announced for Nina Kay Brubaker Dale Leatherman David Lamson and others. anniversaries for William Marts George Kelbly Sr and Glenn Nolt. Homecoming Queen Jan Zivick crowned. bake sale by Girl Scout Cadette Troup 227. Queen Jan Zivick congratulated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Kleptach
American School Band Directors Association Incorporated
Gary
Girl Scout Cadette Troup
Conleys Lobby
Homecoming Queen Jan Zivick Crowned With New Crown
Jan Zivick was crowned Homecoming Queen last Friday in a ceremony that featured a brand new crown. The longtime old crown, used since 1964 after switching from floral wreaths, had seen its day and was replaced by a donation from a friend of the school who wished to honor the 1972 Queen with a bright shining headpiece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jan Zivick
Ohio GOP Platform Backing Williams Proposals Adopted
The Ohio Republican Party approved a platform in Columbus endorsing catastrophe insurance for all citizens and farm property tax assessments based on agricultural use. Lindsey Williams, publisher of the Rittman Press and GOP candidate for the Ohio House, led the platform drafting as a delegate and committee member.
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Ohio
Ohio Republican Party
Columbus
Lindsey Williams
GOP
Ohio House of Representatives
Rittman Press
Williams
Rittman Area Events and Apple Queen Contest Update
Community calendars list meetings for Chapter 529 Rotary and various groups from September 28 to October 4 including Doylestown and Rittman travel schedules. Apple Queen candidates named twelve girls compete October 4 with Wadsworth and Doylestown representatives. festival queen to be announced opening night. Local officials discuss catastrophe insurance and farm land tax policies urging government support to keep farmland in farming use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CES
Rotary
United Methodist Church
Doylestown
Rittman
Rittman Eagle Pee-Wee
Wadsworth Black Panthers
Rittman Falcons
Sharon Vikings
Sharon Center
Marilyn Wilson
Shiela Steiner
Lana Peterman
Trudy Stone
Melody Wheeler
Tammy Marty
Susan Knapic
Germain Bennett
Margie Berkey
Pam Brown
Wadsworth
Pagent
Donna Paridon
Jean Jones
Rittman Ladies Elected To Red Cross Board
Mrs W W Bodager and Mrs Clarence Kunkler were re elected to the Wayne County Chapter Board of the American National Red Cross at Oak Chapel Methodist Church Wooster Also attending were Lew Burnett Mrs Donald Kimes and Lind sey Williams The chapter reported 1447 blood donors yielding 2506 units and 300 volunteers contributing hours to Bloodmobile runs The Red Cross aids military families and serves 24 hours daily to assist servicemen veterans and families Four breakfasts for inductees were held this year few due to reduced draft calls but veteran assistance rose Financial aid was provided to three veterans when education checks were delayed A total of 26 veterans were aided with VA benefits filing A total of 580 cases were served and 34 families received financial aid Eleven families who suffered fires were aided with food clothing and temporary shelter Wayne County citizens donated 6747 to disaster relief Over 440 certificates were issued for water safety classes Eleven volunteers spent over 1000 hours bringing comfort to residents of Wayne County Home Apple Creek State Institute and local rest homes Nurses assisted with the blood program and last year seven home nursing and two mother baby classes were taught in area high schools
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W W. Bodager
Clarence Kunkler
Wayne County
American National Red Cross
Oak Chapel Methodist Church
Wooster
Red Cross
Apple Creek State Institute
Rest Homes
Council and Mayor Terminate Halloween Plans in Rittman
Rittman, Ohio officials, led by Major Halls, back a crackdown after reports of hazards from treats. Council approves emergency note for funding a new yellow tire truck, with City Manager Robert Trimble seeking funds for Halloween safety events and related costs.
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Wright
Rittman Fire Department
Ritman
Rittman City
Public Peace Health
Committee Presents List To Board On Band Booster Roles
A committee of two band parents, two board members, and the district superintendent met with band director Gary Kleptach to discuss band funding, instrument purchases, transportation, and booster activities. They debated board financial responsibility, booster duties, and proposed instrument lists and rental options as the marching band grows toward 100 members.
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Shirley Holland
Jeanne Houglan
Board of Education
Dallas Haulk
Bob Bodager
Larry Stucky
Gary Kleptach
Stucky
Rodager
Kleptach
Houglan
Stucks
Bodager
Goodwill Campaign Supports Disabled Workers in Ohio
Goodwill Industries seeks United Fund help as costs rise and demand grows. The Wooster Workshop with a $136,350 budget relies on Akron Goodwill’s $25,850 support while $11,500 remains for the balance. The Wayne County branch budgets $80,000 for salaries to disabled workers in 1973, enabling skills training and future employability.
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United Fund
Rittman
Goodwill Industries
Goodwill
Wooster
Akron Goodwill Industries
David P Boldt
Wayne County
Conservancy Sets Winter Schedule for Lake Drawdowns
Muskingum Conservancy District, the Corps of Engineers and the Division of Wildlife announce a winter drawdown plan for several lakes. Pleasant Hill lowers 15 feet from October 13, with Clendening Leesville Piedmont Seneca and Tappan dropping 3 to 4 feet at specified start dates. Charles Mill lowers 4 feet from December 1. Atwood remains at normal pool. All lakes return to near normal by April 1 to manage vegetation shoreline work and spring runoff storage.
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Muskingum
Charles Mill
Atwood Lake
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Nina Kay Brubaker
Dale Leatherman
David Lamson
William Marts
Grace Hobbs
Rose Britton
Beth Stefameca
Vern Hoskinson
George Kelbly Sr
Jim Ditch
Clara Jenkins
Marilyn L. Smith
Glenn Nolt
James Herdick Jr
Gail Taylor
George Abler
Terry Foltz
Gary Foltz
Roland Chenal
Lori Wachtel
Opal Pelfrey
John Breece
Lee Sasser
Dale Wachtel
David Rohrer
Denise Zollinger
Lucille Gasser
Albert Gasser, Sr
Mary Ann Dalbey
Jeff Frasers
Otterbein College
Westerville
Jeff
Mrr
Robert Frase
Mary Parsons
Mary Recupero
Chapman Ave
Placentia
California
Rittman School
Rittman High
Jim Frasers
Symmes Hall
Miami University
Oxford
Jim
Zivick
Pickens Sisters
Michael O'Neal
Children's Hospital
Mike
Bonnie Morrison
Friendly Mothers Club
Three Arts
Jaycees
Band
Malton Township
American Legion Post 423
Rittman Booster Club
Apple Queen
Willams
Platform Committee
Jan Zmick
Wayne County Red Cross Chapter
W W Bodager
Lew Burnett
Don Kimes
Red Cross Board
Donald Kimes
The
Citys
Carl Bradford
Chippewa Valley Bank
T Rittman
Uity
Robert Trimhte
Vetzger Ave
Rutener Drive
Oho Ave
Hickin We
Industral Street
Rittman Ave
Ruth Glazier
Tom Leatherman
Orchard Street
Orchard
Jerry Mills
Wayne Griffith
Parks
Conservancy
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