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Show SEPTEMBER 2, 1994. PAGE 2 Previously, the annual rummage sale has been held on the same day. This year marked the biggest inventory available at the event, creating the need to divide it into two separate weekends. Aside from providing funding for the church, bargains and rare articles for the bidders, it is a much anticipated social event. Nothing is wasted; articles left over from the rummage sale are donated to homeless charities. And, Keith is diligently trying to sell the remaining truckload of books. ~ Pum and Fellowshi since." Since 1968 Andrew Oost has been making annual trek to volunteering his time and if they would immigrate. He did not speak English when he arrived in Canada. Although Oost had Last Saturday, during a sixauction without so as a lunch: break, grown up in a farming and Andy sold more. than 400 lots to approximately 111 bidders. "I get the biggest kick out do livestock producing family, he soon began to question it as a way of life for himself. of — benefits. Mistakes don't count. anything, Things just weren't clicking, I can and he hadn't made _ his fortune. "Life had it's beauties and it's good sides, too," .he said in reference to period....and. they forgive me," he:said. Andy and his wife, Ellie, enjoy the yearly: trip: to Milford, and ‘the ~ the ~ and companion. "For more and than 40 years, she has been “Margaret Peterson. "Keith -and.Joan do all the work “here. everything a man could ask for ," he said. I just put on a little - -show, and I don't want any. Blory for it,” he said. His © ‘homespun evident humor _ was. as he continued, "For glory and about $1.50 you can get a pound of bacon."“He left = his native Holland, where there: were "too many kids-for too small a farm,"in 1950 and immigrated to Canada. One of eleven children, Andy said he and his siblings were "raised to do the best you can." "I did," he said, "And I have been happy every ‘young Dutch woman who was to become his wife fellowship with Keith and ‘Joan. Long, Darwin the Canadian government was soliciting farmers from Europe, and providing land an Milford, talents to assist with the Methodist Church auction. hour much At the time, In 1962 the Oosts immigrated to the United States, and house painting replaced farming. By 1968, while he was in the process of _ painting Darwin Peterson's house, he was looking for a better way to make a living. He had been listening to auctioneers on the radio and was fascinated by the profession, but raising the $1,000. needed for tuition wasn't easy. With a little help from _ Peterson and Continental Bank, he was off to school, © and within two weeks The set down by Andy's parents | have remained a lifetime philosophy. Working hard, bluffing his way through if conducted his first charity auction for the Center For The Arts. Consequently, his presence in Milford on the weekend before Labor Day has become a tradition. "In the old days, need be, and recognizing that high moral standards are a requirement - not an option - makes him a happy man. "When I was just a little boy, my father said to me, 'Stick you hands in that when our kids were little, we used to drive up and the auction," them out. Look at the water and see how quick all that commotion goes away. That is just how soon you will be forgotten.' So, make the best of every day," he said. he said. The Maxwell, which is still in the Long's garage, is the subject of many memories with this group of friends. Milford's During centennial, the Maxwell was dispatched to the airport to pick up Governor Rampton. In the midst of all the fanfare--right, you guessed it, the Maxwell hesitated to start. The fellowship that has developed through the years of making this annual event a success tends to rub off on all who are associated. For several months before the auction Keith, with whatever crew he can commandeer, hauls and stores donated items. Joan serves as the organizer and promoter of the auction, while the United Methodist Women, under the capable direction of Eileen Wagner, take care of the rummage sale. One Year Old Jessica Lynn Gray turned one on August 23rd. She is the daughter of Nelson and Buffy Gray. Grandparents are Maurice and Orlynn Gray and Dennis and Bonnie Hardy, all of Milford. Great grandparents, also Milford residents, are Jerry and Ida Beitz and Loa Stott. bucket full of water and stir it up real good. Now take down Main Street in Keith's 1920 Maxwell to announce old guidelines Jessica Is — It's A Tiny Baby Girl! Morgan Paige Hardy made an early entrance into the world on August 19th, weighing in at 5 Ibs./ 8 ozs. She is the daughter of Thanks! Thanks to everyone Jeremy and Sherri Hardy. Grandparents are Dennis and Bonnie Hardy and Carmen Dotson of Milford. who helped finish the inside edge of the Milford High School track. 48 yards of and Ida Beitz of Milford and Ruth Daly of Minersville. Great grandparents are Jerry cement was poured after the “grass was removed hauled away. This project and could not have been accomplished without the use of equipment and help of Don Eldridge and his son Todd Eldridge. Mr. Rhett White, Jaris and Blaine and their Boy Scout Troop also. assisted. Thanks to Booster Club members Clark and Caroline Dalton, Gina Mayer, Beverly Erickson and her granddaughter, Camille Sibley, Lola Bridge, Don Wilden; Custodians Cullen Carter, Junior Davis and Mel Prodzinski; Beaver County Schools Maintenance Foreman John Kesler and his helpers. I appreciate all the help they gave me, and thanks again. /s/ Norman L, Lamb District #5 Member School Board |
