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Erwins win Pull of Champions
by Sarah Hawley
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<p>Winners of the 2012 Meigs County Kiddie Tractor Pull, Pull of Champions, received their trophies on Friday morning. Taking home trophies were (from left, beginning with second from left) Wyatt Snyder, Caden Foley, Sam Bauerbach, Trace Erwin, Hannah Erwin, Jocelyn Lawrence, Garrett Lawrence, and Bradon Sampson. Also pictured are Fair Queen First Runner-up Sarah Lawrence, Fair Queen Abigail Houser, sponsors Josh Hupp, Jeremy Hupp, Jamie Hupp Smith, Jared Hupp, Jessica Hupp, Ed Hupp, Sharon Hupp, Jaylynn Hupp, Wyatt Smith, Weston Smith, Huck Wagner, and Sherri Wagner.</p>

Winners of the 2012 Meigs County Kiddie Tractor Pull, Pull of Champions, received their trophies on Friday morning. Taking home trophies were (from left, beginning with second from left) Wyatt Snyder, Caden Foley, Sam Bauerbach, Trace Erwin, Hannah Erwin, Jocelyn Lawrence, Garrett Lawrence, and Bradon Sampson. Also pictured are Fair Queen First Runner-up Sarah Lawrence, Fair Queen Abigail Houser, sponsors Josh Hupp, Jeremy Hupp, Jamie Hupp Smith, Jared Hupp, Jessica Hupp, Ed Hupp, Sharon Hupp, Jaylynn Hupp, Wyatt Smith, Weston Smith, Huck Wagner, and Sherri Wagner.

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<p>Hannah Erwin pulls her fifth full pull of the championship on Friday morning to take first place in the 56-75 pound weight class.</p>

Hannah Erwin pulls her fifth full pull of the championship on Friday morning to take first place in the 56-75 pound weight class.

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ROCKSPRINGS — The brother and sister duo of Trace and Hannah Erwin took first place trophies in the Meigs County Kiddie Tractor Pull, Pull of Champions, on Friday morning.

Hannah Erwin won the 56-75 pound weight class with five full pulls. Jocelyn Lawrence took second in the weight class with four full pulls and a final pull of 26 feet 11 inches, followed by Garrett Lawrence with three full pulls and a final pull of 28 feet two inches. Bradon Sampson took fourth with one full pull and a final pull of 28 feet 11 inches.

Trace Erwin took the top spot in the 35-55 pounds weight class with four full pulls and a final pull of 28 feet two inches. Sam Bauerbach was second with four full pulls and a final pull of 23 feet 11 inches. Caden Foley was third with four full pulls and a final pull of 22 feet one inch, followed by Wyatt Snyder with three full pulls and a final pull of 26 feet one inch.

Winners were presented trophies by Hupp Landscaping, t-shirts from the Middleport Police Department, cash prizes from Huck and Sherri Wagner, along with other items. Home National Bank, Dan Smith, Montgomery Trailer Sales and Shain Custom Signs also helped to put on the annual event.

To take part in the Pull of Champions, competitors had to take first place in their respective weight class earlier in the week.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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