Rick McGinnis, a Human dedicated to saving exploited Children!!! (Dave note: The news has been busy lately, (and finally), highlighting the efforts of Law Enforcement/US Marshall’s/Prosecutors/Child Advocates who are combining their resources to rescue missing and exploited children locally and throughout the United States. The number of children that vanish and go missing each yearContinue reading “Rick McGinnis”
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Larry Busdeker
Willard and Freida Busdeker welcomed their first child, son Larry, in 1948, bringing him home to the family farm near Pemberville, Ohio. He would be joined by sister Debbie two years later. Willard worked hard, both as a farmer, raising grain crops, and working full-time in a local factory. Freida, made the choice to beContinue reading “Larry Busdeker”
Sean Swisher
Sean Swisher, the FHS Tennis coach, recieved the largest nomination we have received so far, as the entire team nominated him! He has been with the program for seven years and the head coach for four years. He is a graduate of FHS and the University of Cincinnati earning a Bachelors degree in Finance andContinue reading “Sean Swisher”
Flick Triplets
These three young ladies are the youngest Findlayites we have featured. Kami, Keeley and Kiley are identical triplets born just five months ago. Kiley and Keeley weighed just over two pounds and spent two months at UT Children’s hospital. Kami was the smallest and weighed a mere 1.1 pounds and stayed 106 days at theContinue reading “Flick Triplets”
Matt Feczer
Matt Feczer, and his son Christian, are both native Findlayites. He graduated from FHS and has returned to to the school to coach their JV soccer team. He is a U of F graduate with a degree in English. Matt also played soccer for the University. Matt works at Cooper tire in Transition Data Analysis.Continue reading “Matt Feczer”
John Calvelage
When John Calvelage first envisioned a gathering place without barriers, and with music he couldn’t have foreseen the success of Coffee Amici. Known as one of the “heartbeats” of Findlay, it is the meeting place for everyone from students and professionals to housewives looking for a good latte or smoothie. It is a safe placeContinue reading “John Calvelage”
Sarah Foltz
Meet Sarah Foltz, the Events Director for the Arts Partnership here in Findlay. Their goal is to educate, enrich and entertain the community with events such as “Boogie on Main”, the Rib-off and the Performing Arts series. She enjoys bringing new events to the community. Sarah is “Oiler Strong”, having graduated in May from theContinue reading “Sarah Foltz”
Kimberly Nicole
When Kimberly Nicole is not studying Chemical Engineering at Purdue where she is a senior, she is usually found at Linda’s Dance Studio teaching young girls ballet. She has been dancing here since she was four years old and is skilled at ballet, tap, jazz and gymnastics which she also dabbles in at Purdue. SheContinue reading “Kimberly Nicole”
Christine Casteel
When our washer decided to quit doing it’s job we called an appliance repair company and waited for the burly repairman to come and fix it. We were mildly surprised when Christine Casteel answered our repair call. She was nice, petite, neatly groomed and she was a girl! Turns out she knows her stuff. VeryContinue reading “Christine Casteel”
Dave Sharrer
After 41 years Dave Sharrer is hanging up his apron and leaving behind the legacy we know as Dietsch’s Ice Cream. He will be the last of the original crew to work with the three brothers who ran the number 2 ice cream store in the country. Dave is a life long resident of FindlayContinue reading “Dave Sharrer”
