 Marilyn
D. (Apling) Bickley
Dec. 8, 1937 - Nov. 13, 2005
Marilyn D. (Apling) Bickley, age 68, of 58
S. Edison Dr., Milan, Ohio, died Sunday afternoon, November
18, 2005 at the Stein Hospice Care Center, Sandusky, following
a brief illness.
She was born on December 8, 1937 in Oak Harbor,
Ohio and was a graduate of Oak Harbor High School. She earned
her B.A. degree in Education from Bowling Green State University
and her Masters degree in Education from Ashland University.
She was employed as an elementary teacher with the Berlin-Milan
Schools for over 30 years, retiring in 1999. Marilyn was
a member of the Milan Presbyterian Church, where she served
as secretary for the Women's Association and was a former
Elder and Trustee of the church, Clerk of Session, and served
in various other positions. She was a former member of the
Eastern Star, Edison Chapter, for 24 years, and member of
the Berlin-Milan Teachers Association. She also volunteered
with the Norwalk City Schools Adult Education program.
Marilyn is survived by her husband, Robert
Bickley of Milan, whom she married on Feb. 29, 1958; a daughter,
Martha Bickley and son-in-law, Brady Groves, of Ashland,
OH; a son, David and daughter-in-law, Catherine Bickley
of Stony Point, NC; a granddaughter, Olivia Groves; her
father, Howard Apling of Lakeside, OH; a sister, Arleen
Ravas of Pt. Clinton, OH; and three brothers, Kenneth Apling
of Oak Harbor, OH, Jerry Apling of Sandusky, OH, and Lynn
Apling of Toledo, OH.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth
(Robinson) Apling; stepmother. Gertrude; and a son, Kurt
in infancy. A Celebration of Life visitation will be Tuesday,
Nov. 15th, from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Milan Presbyterian Church,
Edison Dr. and Church St., Milan, A Celebration of Life
memorial service will be conducted on Wednesday at 4 p.m.
in the church, with the Rev. Tim Whalen officiating. Private
family burial will be in Milan Cemetery. Groff Funeral Home,
Milan Chapel, 1 S. Main St., Milan, is in charge of arrangements.
Memorial contributions, if desired, may be made to the C&E
Foundation of the Berlin-Milan Schools, c/o Marilyn D. Bickley
Scholarship Fund, 140 S. Main Street 44846.
Online condolences may be sent to www.grofffuneralhomes.com.
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 We
are proud to announce that the village of Milan has
been featured in the August 2005 issue of “Ohio
Magazine.” The article is part of the “Travel
Main Street” section. It was written by Linda Feagler
and photographed by Matthew Hovis. Ohio Magazine is
available to purchase at most major bookstores, however
if you would just like to take a glance at the article,
we have a few copies here in the village. The copies
are located at the Milan Library, The Coffee Station
and at the Milan Chamber of Commerce office instead
of Kelly Graphics.
To read the article online, click
here (pdf)
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 This
favorite among festival goers takes place each Labor
Day weekend right in the Milan Village Square. If you
are looking for "wholesome family fun" look
no further, come out to a festival where there is something
for everyone.
This annual Ohio festival provides local Church, School,
and Civic / Service organizations with the opportunity
to earn much of their annual operating funds.
Visitors will be interested in Arts and Crafts as Pandora's
Gallery. You will find the attraction located in the
Town Hall and beside the Library. Upstairs in the Town
Hall you may hear someone you know yell, "Bingo!"
Remember those cars you wish you would have kept, well
check out our antique car show.
Stroll through the park and sample your favorite festival
foods, including our delicious Melon ice cream. Each
member of the family should be able tofind a new favorite
goody. Also, enjoy family entertainment that runs throughout
the weekend.
You will find rides and games for the whole family
operating the full three days of the festival, with
a special ONE PRICE KID's day on Monday.
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 THREE
WISHES
NBC & Amy Grant are Granting Wishes!
 NBC
is granting wishes for DESERVING individuals and entire communities
for a new prime-time television show entitled THREE WISHES.
Hosted by five-time Grammy-winning recording artist Amy Grant,
the show will spotlight people who have inspiring or touching
stories to tell.
There is no limit to the places THREE WISHES can take us
and we hope to touch the lives of many along the way. No story
is too big or small when it comes to making dreams come true.
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"If
you had one wish in the world and could ask for absolutely
anything from the heart, what would it be?"
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We are looking for emotional stories of people in need. We
want to help deserving people; people who always help others,
but never think of themselves. The wishes can involve fantasies,
reunions, and personal journeys -- as long as the wishes come
from the heart. There are no limits to what this show can
do or how many lives it can change. Anything you can imagine
will be considered and price is not an object.
So ask yourself, if you could make a life-changing wish,
what would it be? Would you like to surprise someone with
a wish? Can we help grant a wish to an entire town?
The Milan Chamber of Commerce talked with NBC today and was
informed that time is running out for submissions so get your
wish in today! Email your submissions to Josh at joshm@glassmanmedia.com.
Be sure to include your contact information (name, phone,
email), background information of the person being nominated;
what wish should be granted; and a picture of nominee.
You can also enter your submission here:
http://www.nbc.com/nbc/footer/Three_Wishes.shtml
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MID-SUMMER ANTIQUES FESTIVAL
The 11th Annual Mid-Summer Antiques
Fest will be held Sunday, July 10th 2005. The show takes place
on Milan’s Historic Village Square from 8 am to 4 pm.
The show will feature more than fifty dealers from several
states. Each dealer will display their own unique collection
of antiques ranging from Early American Country to Primitive,
Victorian and oak furniture. The show will feature folk art,
early porcelains, glass, vintage clothing, jewelry, garden
ornamentation and lots more. The show is strictly antiques
and not reproductions or crafts.
Pam Crosby has managed the show from its inception.
Over six months of preparation goes into getting ready for
this event. Many hours are still spent dealing with advertising
and gathering the right dealers and also making them happy
with their space and accommodations. Flyers and postcards
have been distributed since early February. Local advertising
is done closer to the date of the show.
Pam volunteered to manage the Antiques Fest
to promote Milan and its many wonderful merchants on the square,
including Crosby’s Antiques, which has been in operation
since 1983. Crosby hopes all the merchants will benefit from
the event.
The event is free to the public. The Milan Chamber
of Commerce proudly sponsors the event.
The Stylish Carriage Rides will be in town for
four hours giving rides around the square.
The Antiques Fest has been successful since
its beginning. All Contacts are in and all spaces have been
filled.
Pam says, ‘Say a little prayer so Mother
Nature gives us a beautiful day for the show’. The Chamber
wishes everyone would come enjoy and help support this major
event in our Beautiful Historic Village of Milan.
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THOMAS EDISON MADE THE CUT!
Thomas Edison was voted to
be one of the 25 nominee's for the Discovery Channel's "Greatest
American"!
Milan, OH - After tallying more than
half a million online nominations, the Discovery Channel announced
that Thomas Alva Edison is one of the top 25 nominees to be
selected Greatest American. [ORG] is urging America to vote
for Thomas Alva Edison as their choice for Greatest American.
The polls are open for viewers to vote for Thomas Alva Edison
by one of three easy ways. Votes can be cast through the Internet
at AOL.com/GreatestAmerican or at AOL® Keyword: Greatest
American and via toll-free number 1-866-669-3107 or text messaging
keyword EDISON to 66931.
With more than 1,000 patents to his credit, inventor Thomas
Alva Edison won widespread notice for developing the first
practical electric light bulb, electric generating system,
sound-recording device and motion picture projector.
On Sunday, June 5th, Discovery Channel's Greatest American
show premiered with a presentation by Matt Lauer of the top
100 nominees. At the end of the premiere episode, Lauer announced
the top 25 Greatest American nominees based on nominations
held earlier this year.
The show will air every Sunday in June. In the second episode,
Lauer and advocates (actors, comedians, politicians, athletes,
etc) will offer insights on the top 25 to aid America in another
round of voting that determines the top five. The third episode
pits celebrity advocates against one another, debating the
virtues of their "Greatest American." The seven-hour
series culminates in real-time election-style voting, as America
selects one person to be named the "Greatest American."
The grand finale will be televised live from New York City
on Sunday, June 26, at 9 PM (ET).
The nominees come from all walks of life including politics,
the arts and sciences, entertainment and athletics. Viewers
can learn more about Thomas Alva Edison by visiting keyword
Greatest American on AOL or AOL.com/GreatestAmerican
and can visit the www.GreatestAmericanBlog.com
to post their thoughts on who should be named the Greatest
American.
Watch and vote every Sunday night in June!
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CLASSIC CAR CRUISE-INS : EVERY TUESDAY NIGHT
Last Tuesday’s Cruise-In was a great success! Over 50
cars cruised into the Milan square and even more people showed
up for the cars, music, food and fun! Hope to see you this
Tuesday!
CRUISE MILAN WEBSITE
Visit www.cruisemilan.com
and check out the “Hall of Fame” for photos of some
of the cars that have cruised into our square! Kelly
Graphics Design & Print Studio is offering a free
print to the owner of each car that has been photographed
each week!
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EVERY TUESDAY from 5 -9 pm be sure to visit the picturesque
village of Milan, Ohio (birthplace of Thomas Edison) for a
cruise back in time! Weekly Classic Car Cruise-Ins
are hosted by the Milan Chamber of Commerce.
The Cruisin' on the Square event starts on Tuesday,
May 24th, 2005 and will be a weekly event. Register your classic
car at the Milan Administration Building.
The registered classic cars will be parked around the inner
square and there will be:
• 50/50 raffles
• pizza
• ice cream
• photo t-shirts
• antique shopping
• live radio broadcasts
• cappuccino
• homemade pies
• oldies music
• vending space
• drawings
• door prizes
The Milan Chamber of Commerce would like to thank the sponsors
for their generous support: The Coffee Station, The Village
Drive Thru, Kelly Graphics Design & Print Studio, The
Invention Family Restaurant, 1510 AM WLKR, and Jim's Pizza
Box!
Proceeds of this event will go towards the paving and beautification
of the parking lot behind Main Street in Milan.
For more information call the Milan Chamber of Commerce office:
419-499-9929
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CHERRY AND MAPLE MUSEUMS BASKETS OFFERED BY MILAN HISTORICAL
MUSEUM & THE BERLIN FRUIT BOX COMPANY
 »The
Milan Historical Museum and the Berlin Fruit Box Company and
are offering a special museum CANDY BASKET AS A FUNDRAISER
for Milan Historical Museum in 2005. The MILAN HISTORICAL
MUSEUM CANDY BASKET (6.75” x 4.75” x 3.5”)
will be engraved with the Milan Historical Museum artwork
on the top of the lid as shown below and will also have the
Milan Historical Museum “Remembering the Past...Planning
for the Future” added inscription:
 MILAN
HISTORICAL MUSEUM CHERRY CANDY BASKET (engraved solid
cherry lid and plastic protector included) ONLY $52! (Cherry
is a very distinctive looking basket so a sample of a CHERRY
tissue basket is shown below and is not part of this offer.)
MILAN HISTORICAL MUSEUM MAPLE CANDY BASKET includes
engraved solid maple lid and plastic protector ONLY $41!
Cost does not include tax or shipping. All baskets can be
picked up at the Milan Historical Museum or shipped direct
to you. Milan Historical Museum Society member or staff discounts
do not apply.
Visit: www.milanhistory.org
for more information
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 »The
time has come for renewing your
membership for the 2005-2006 fiscal year and we are proud
to let you know of the great plans in store for the Milan
Chamber of Commerce.
The Milan Chamber of Commerce is preparing to print a BUSINESS
& TOURIST DIRECTORY. It features an alphabetical LISTING
OF EACH CHAMBER MEMBER, A BUYER’S GUIDE SECTION,
WALKING TOUR MAP OF MILAN, QUICK REFERENCE/UTILITIES LISTING
for New Residents & the HISTORY OF MILAN SECTION.
The publication goes to print May 2nd 2005. The deadline
for ad submission & listing is April 27th 2005. Don’t
miss out on this opportunity to have your business listed
in this booklet. We need a confirmation by April 27th 2005.
Payment must be received by the publication date (May 2nd
2005).
Just by being a member you will automatically be listed in
the directory as well as the buyers guide. The directory will
be designed to serve three purposes - (1) Business to business,
(2) Business to tourist, and (3) Business to resident.
This is a great opportunity to get your business noticed!
As a Milan Chamber of Commerce member, your business will
benefit as well as the community! View
the benefits.
We are offering three different ad spaces in the directory:
Listing Only
• Free w/paid membership dues
Business Card Size (3.5” x 2”)
• $25
Half Page (4.25 x 7)
• $75
• Includes rotating ad on website
Full Page (8.5 x 7)
• $150
• Includes static ad on website
If you are interested in being a member of the Milan Chamber
of Commerce, renewing your membership,
and/or advertising your business in the directory, please
fill out the online form or
call the Milan Chamber office at 419.499.9929.
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Visit the Milan
Historical Museum's website for more information
about Milan's heritage!
CruiseMilan.com
has more information & photos from the weekly Classic
Car Cruise-Ins held on the square every Tuesday night
in the Summertime.
Also be sure to check out MilanArea.com
for information about anything and everything in the
Milan area plus a large variety of beautiful photos
capturing the village and it's surroundings.
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 Milan,
Ohio was proud to be chosen by The National Trust for
Historic Preservation in 2002 as one of the dozen
distinctive destinations. Click
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