Memories in the making at the Killbuck Early American Days

  • By Kelley Mohr
  • August 23, 2011
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Summary: Killbuck will honor two of its own and celebrate its legacy with games, food and entertainment at the Killbuck Early American Days on Sept. 3 and 4. Story: The Killbuck Early American Days has always been a time to commemorate the community’s history and undying sense of tradition. With this Labor Day Weekend marking the Killbuck Early American Day’s 41st year, it promises to be another hometown celebration as the town honors its legacy. In addition to games, food and entertainment, the town will pay tribute to two of its most remarkable citizens and their services to the community. On Saturday, Sept. 3, and Sunday, Sept. 4, the streets of downtown Killbuck will be blocked off for the festivities. New to the event are a radio-controlled model airplane display, bike parade, additional children’s activities and bigger raffle prizes from businesses in Holmes and Wayne Counties. Nighttime music will include the Cashman, a Johnny Cash tribute act redolent of the famous baritone singer, and the Saint Jimmies, a local band that will have Killbuck grooving with their renditions of classic rock favorites. Other artists and bands will be performing throughout both days. In the midst of all the fun and festivities, the town will pay tribute to Bob Gallion and Dr. Paul Roth for their services to the community. Gallion, awarded Grand Marshall of this year’s parade, recently retired from his work as a janitor at Killbuck Elementary after 40 years. Gallion’s kindness made him an important figure in the memories of the students and coworkers who passed through the school during the last four decades. “He has the biggest heart,” said Gina Scherer, a coworker and friend. “He does stuff that’s not even his job just because he knows it would help other people.” In an attempt to repay such ceaseless kindness, Gallion will be honored in the parade, where former Killbuck Elementary students will no doubt cheer the loudest. Another man who has devoted his service to Killbuck will continue to do so. Dr. Roth plans to contribute his collection of medical equipment to the Killbuck Valley Museum. Immediately after the parade on Sunday, in which he will ride, there will be a special reception at the museum. Dr. Roth will be showing his medical memorabilia as well as equipment from the offices of the late Drs. Powell and Duncan. “He agreed to loan us some items to put in there for a nice display of the early doctors of Killbuck and Holmes County,” said Bob Porter, a museum director. Dr. Roth’s doctor’s bag, stethoscope, examining table and other equipment will join the mastodon bones, Native American artifacts, old Duncan Mill stones and the fluorescent mineral display already gracing the shelves. The new display is part of an effort to revitalize the museum, said Rebbie Baker-Chaney, committee chairwoman. “We want to get new things in there to get more people to come in and have some things to see.” There will indeed be much to see at this year’s Killbuck Early American Days, both inside the museum and out on the town square. For fun, food, and a whole lot of memories, head to downtown Killbuck for a delightful weekend.


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