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<p>Charlene Hoeflich/photo</p><p>This 1959 Cockshutt 560 diesel Canadian-made tractor is the biggest of the 20 or so on exhibit at the Meigs County Fair in the Thompson Roush Building. It was recently purchased by Larry Hollon of Racine, who also had two others on display and three more at home.</p>

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This 1959 Cockshutt 560 diesel Canadian-made tractor is the biggest of the 20 or so on exhibit at the Meigs County Fair in the Thompson Roush Building. It was recently purchased by Larry Hollon of Racine, who also had two others on display and three more at home.

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<p>Charlene Hoeflich/photo</p><p>Even though they traveled in a circle, riding a motorcycle was great fun for youngsters at the fair.</p>

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Even though they traveled in a circle, riding a motorcycle was great fun for youngsters at the fair.

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<p>Tara Rose/submitted photo</p><p>Exhibitors worked together to deal with a stream of water running through the chicken and sheep barn following Tuesday evening’s heavy rain. A ditch was dug through the barn to help drain the water.</p>

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Exhibitors worked together to deal with a stream of water running through the chicken and sheep barn following Tuesday evening’s heavy rain. A ditch was dug through the barn to help drain the water.

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Scenes from the Meigs County Fair

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Bobby O. Parker
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Bobby O. Parker, 81, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away on June 13, 2013.

A memorial service will be held on Monday June 17, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Palm Beach Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3691 Seacrest Blvd. Lantana, FL 33436, (561) 586-1237.

Bobby worked in the glass and glazing industry, beginning in the early 1950’s until his death. He founded Parker Glass in Waverly, Ohio, and continued working in the glass and glazing industry throughout Ohio and Florida.

He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl (William) Pieper of Piketon, Ohio, and Tamera Lane of Orient, Ohio; sons, Robert (Shelley) Parker of Boca Raton, Floridam and William (Debra) Parker of Boynton Beach, Florida. He leaves many to cherish his character, including his grandchildren, Holly (Tom) Patton, Megan Pieper, Jamie Ward, Evan Pieper, Aaron (Sarah) Lane, Logan Parker, Allison Parker (deceased), Bryce Parker, and Landon Parker; and great-grandchildren, Lane Leslie and Trace Leslie.

He was predeceased by his wife, Ramona L. Parker.

In lieu of flowers, Bobby requested donations be made to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (in memory of his beloved wife Ramona Parker), 801 Roeder Rd., Suite 400, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

Online condolences to Bobby’s family may be offered at www.palmbeachmemorial.com.

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SUTTON TWP. — The Tuppers Plains-Chester Water District has issued a boil advisory in Sutton Township for the following roads: From the intersection of Bashan Road (not including Bashan Road) on Carmel Road to the address of 47598 Carmel Road, Pleasant View Road, and VanMeter Hill Road to the address of 47980 VanMeter Hill Road.

When a boil order is in effect, individuals in affected areas are asked to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before consuming it. The reason for the order is to repair a leak.

The boil advisory will be in effect until noon on Tuesday, June 18, unless notified otherwise.

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Bobby O. Parker, 81, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away on June 13, 2013.

A memorial service will be held on Monday June 17, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Palm Beach Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3691 Seacrest Blvd. Lantana, FL 33436, (561) 586-1237.

Bobby worked in the glass and glazing industry, beginning in the early 1950’s until his death. He founded Parker Glass in Waverly, Ohio, and continued working in the glass and glazing industry throughout Ohio and Florida.

He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl (William) Pieper of Piketon, Ohio, and Tamera Lane of Orient, Ohio; sons, Robert (Shelley) Parker of Boca Raton, Floridam and William (Debra) Parker of Boynton Beach, Florida. He leaves many to cherish his character, including his grandchildren, Holly (Tom) Patton, Megan Pieper, Jamie Ward, Evan Pieper, Aaron (Sarah) Lane, Logan Parker, Allison Parker (deceased), Bryce Parker, and Landon Parker; and great-grandchildren, Lane Leslie and Trace Leslie.

He was predeceased by his wife, Ramona L. Parker.

In lieu of flowers, Bobby requested donations be made to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (in memory of his beloved wife Ramona Parker), 801 Roeder Rd., Suite 400, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

Online condolences to Bobby’s family may be offered at www.palmbeachmemorial.com.

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SUTTON TWP. — The Tuppers Plains-Chester Water District has issued a boil advisory in Sutton Township for the following roads: From the intersection of Bashan Road (not including Bashan Road) on Carmel Road to the address of 47598 Carmel Road, Pleasant View Road, and VanMeter Hill Road to the address of 47980 VanMeter Hill Road.

When a boil order is in effect, individuals in affected areas are asked to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before consuming it. The reason for the order is to repair a leak.

The boil advisory will be in effect until noon on Tuesday, June 18, unless notified otherwise.

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Bobby O. Parker, 81, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away on June 13, 2013.

A memorial service will be held on Monday June 17, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Palm Beach Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3691 Seacrest Blvd. Lantana, FL 33436, (561) 586-1237.

Bobby worked in the glass and glazing industry, beginning in the early 1950’s until his death. He founded Parker Glass in Waverly, Ohio, and continued working in the glass and glazing industry throughout Ohio and Florida.

He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl (William) Pieper of Piketon, Ohio, and Tamera Lane of Orient, Ohio; sons, Robert (Shelley) Parker of Boca Raton, Floridam and William (Debra) Parker of Boynton Beach, Florida. He leaves many to cherish his character, including his grandchildren, Holly (Tom) Patton, Megan Pieper, Jamie Ward, Evan Pieper, Aaron (Sarah) Lane, Logan Parker, Allison Parker (deceased), Bryce Parker, and Landon Parker; and great-grandchildren, Lane Leslie and Trace Leslie.

He was predeceased by his wife, Ramona L. Parker.

In lieu of flowers, Bobby requested donations be made to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (in memory of his beloved wife Ramona Parker), 801 Roeder Rd., Suite 400, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

Online condolences to Bobby’s family may be offered at www.palmbeachmemorial.com.

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SUTTON TWP. — The Tuppers Plains-Chester Water District has issued a boil advisory in Sutton Township for the following roads: From the intersection of Bashan Road (not including Bashan Road) on Carmel Road to the address of 47598 Carmel Road, Pleasant View Road, and VanMeter Hill Road to the address of 47980 VanMeter Hill Road.

When a boil order is in effect, individuals in affected areas are asked to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before consuming it. The reason for the order is to repair a leak.

The boil advisory will be in effect until noon on Tuesday, June 18, unless notified otherwise.

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Bobby O. Parker, 81, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away on June 13, 2013.

A memorial service will be held on Monday June 17, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Palm Beach Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3691 Seacrest Blvd. Lantana, FL 33436, (561) 586-1237.

Bobby worked in the glass and glazing industry, beginning in the early 1950’s until his death. He founded Parker Glass in Waverly, Ohio, and continued working in the glass and glazing industry throughout Ohio and Florida.

He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl (William) Pieper of Piketon, Ohio, and Tamera Lane of Orient, Ohio; sons, Robert (Shelley) Parker of Boca Raton, Floridam and William (Debra) Parker of Boynton Beach, Florida. He leaves many to cherish his character, including his grandchildren, Holly (Tom) Patton, Megan Pieper, Jamie Ward, Evan Pieper, Aaron (Sarah) Lane, Logan Parker, Allison Parker (deceased), Bryce Parker, and Landon Parker; and great-grandchildren, Lane Leslie and Trace Leslie.

He was predeceased by his wife, Ramona L. Parker.

In lieu of flowers, Bobby requested donations be made to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (in memory of his beloved wife Ramona Parker), 801 Roeder Rd., Suite 400, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

Online condolences to Bobby’s family may be offered at www.palmbeachmemorial.com.

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SUTTON TWP. — The Tuppers Plains-Chester Water District has issued a boil advisory in Sutton Township for the following roads: From the intersection of Bashan Road (not including Bashan Road) on Carmel Road to the address of 47598 Carmel Road, Pleasant View Road, and VanMeter Hill Road to the address of 47980 VanMeter Hill Road.

When a boil order is in effect, individuals in affected areas are asked to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before consuming it. The reason for the order is to repair a leak.

The boil advisory will be in effect until noon on Tuesday, June 18, unless notified otherwise.

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Bobby O. Parker, 81, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away on June 13, 2013.

A memorial service will be held on Monday June 17, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Palm Beach Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3691 Seacrest Blvd. Lantana, FL 33436, (561) 586-1237.

Bobby worked in the glass and glazing industry, beginning in the early 1950’s until his death. He founded Parker Glass in Waverly, Ohio, and continued working in the glass and glazing industry throughout Ohio and Florida.

He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl (William) Pieper of Piketon, Ohio, and Tamera Lane of Orient, Ohio; sons, Robert (Shelley) Parker of Boca Raton, Floridam and William (Debra) Parker of Boynton Beach, Florida. He leaves many to cherish his character, including his grandchildren, Holly (Tom) Patton, Megan Pieper, Jamie Ward, Evan Pieper, Aaron (Sarah) Lane, Logan Parker, Allison Parker (deceased), Bryce Parker, and Landon Parker; and great-grandchildren, Lane Leslie and Trace Leslie.

He was predeceased by his wife, Ramona L. Parker.

In lieu of flowers, Bobby requested donations be made to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (in memory of his beloved wife Ramona Parker), 801 Roeder Rd., Suite 400, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

Online condolences to Bobby’s family may be offered at www.palmbeachmemorial.com.

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SUTTON TWP. — The Tuppers Plains-Chester Water District has issued a boil advisory in Sutton Township for the following roads: From the intersection of Bashan Road (not including Bashan Road) on Carmel Road to the address of 47598 Carmel Road, Pleasant View Road, and VanMeter Hill Road to the address of 47980 VanMeter Hill Road.

When a boil order is in effect, individuals in affected areas are asked to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before consuming it. The reason for the order is to repair a leak.

The boil advisory will be in effect until noon on Tuesday, June 18, unless notified otherwise.

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Jun 17, 2013 | 5474 views | 0 0 comments | 4 4 recommendations | email to a friend | print

Bobby O. Parker, 81, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away on June 13, 2013.

A memorial service will be held on Monday June 17, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Palm Beach Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3691 Seacrest Blvd. Lantana, FL 33436, (561) 586-1237.

Bobby worked in the glass and glazing industry, beginning in the early 1950’s until his death. He founded Parker Glass in Waverly, Ohio, and continued working in the glass and glazing industry throughout Ohio and Florida.

He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl (William) Pieper of Piketon, Ohio, and Tamera Lane of Orient, Ohio; sons, Robert (Shelley) Parker of Boca Raton, Floridam and William (Debra) Parker of Boynton Beach, Florida. He leaves many to cherish his character, including his grandchildren, Holly (Tom) Patton, Megan Pieper, Jamie Ward, Evan Pieper, Aaron (Sarah) Lane, Logan Parker, Allison Parker (deceased), Bryce Parker, and Landon Parker; and great-grandchildren, Lane Leslie and Trace Leslie.

He was predeceased by his wife, Ramona L. Parker.

In lieu of flowers, Bobby requested donations be made to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (in memory of his beloved wife Ramona Parker), 801 Roeder Rd., Suite 400, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

Online condolences to Bobby’s family may be offered at www.palmbeachmemorial.com.

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Jun 17, 2013 | 187 views | 0 0 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend | print

SUTTON TWP. — The Tuppers Plains-Chester Water District has issued a boil advisory in Sutton Township for the following roads: From the intersection of Bashan Road (not including Bashan Road) on Carmel Road to the address of 47598 Carmel Road, Pleasant View Road, and VanMeter Hill Road to the address of 47980 VanMeter Hill Road.

When a boil order is in effect, individuals in affected areas are asked to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before consuming it. The reason for the order is to repair a leak.

The boil advisory will be in effect until noon on Tuesday, June 18, unless notified otherwise.

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Bobby O. Parker, 81, of Boynton Beach, Florida, passed away on June 13, 2013.

A memorial service will be held on Monday June 17, 2013 at 7 p.m. in the chapel of Palm Beach Memorial Park Funeral Home, 3691 Seacrest Blvd. Lantana, FL 33436, (561) 586-1237.

Bobby worked in the glass and glazing industry, beginning in the early 1950’s until his death. He founded Parker Glass in Waverly, Ohio, and continued working in the glass and glazing industry throughout Ohio and Florida.

He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl (William) Pieper of Piketon, Ohio, and Tamera Lane of Orient, Ohio; sons, Robert (Shelley) Parker of Boca Raton, Floridam and William (Debra) Parker of Boynton Beach, Florida. He leaves many to cherish his character, including his grandchildren, Holly (Tom) Patton, Megan Pieper, Jamie Ward, Evan Pieper, Aaron (Sarah) Lane, Logan Parker, Allison Parker (deceased), Bryce Parker, and Landon Parker; and great-grandchildren, Lane Leslie and Trace Leslie.

He was predeceased by his wife, Ramona L. Parker.

In lieu of flowers, Bobby requested donations be made to the Pulmonary Hypertension Association (in memory of his beloved wife Ramona Parker), 801 Roeder Rd., Suite 400, Silver Spring, MD 20910.

Online condolences to Bobby’s family may be offered at www.palmbeachmemorial.com.

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Jun 17, 2013 | 187 views | 0 0 comments | 18 18 recommendations | email to a friend | print

SUTTON TWP. — The Tuppers Plains-Chester Water District has issued a boil advisory in Sutton Township for the following roads: From the intersection of Bashan Road (not including Bashan Road) on Carmel Road to the address of 47598 Carmel Road, Pleasant View Road, and VanMeter Hill Road to the address of 47980 VanMeter Hill Road.

When a boil order is in effect, individuals in affected areas are asked to boil their cooking and drinking water for three minutes before consuming it. The reason for the order is to repair a leak.

The boil advisory will be in effect until noon on Tuesday, June 18, unless notified otherwise.

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