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*2007 Ross
County Heroes*
Each year the
First Capital District of the American Red Cross honors citizens of Ross
County who have selflessly performed heroic deeds or outstanding service in
our community. These are the individuals selected as Ross County Heroes for
2007.
Community
Award: Major James Sayer
Major Sayor is a
pastor at the Salvation Army and serves on the Ross County Ministerial
Board, as well as being chairman of the Spiritual Aims in Kiwanis and
working with prisoners at CCI.
Public
Safety Award: Dan Newberry
Mr. Newberry has
been active with the Scioto Township Fire Department since 1986, spending
the last seven years as chief. He is a firefighter at the Chillicothe VA
Medical Center.
Education
Award: Linda Miller
Ms. Miller has
been Principal of Unioto Elementary School for ten years. She has worked in
the district for thirty-six years. She serves on many district committees
and does a lot to make a difference in the lives of the students.
Education
Award: Sharon Verhoff
Ms. Verhoff has
been a leader in many community organizations, including her church, League
of Women Voters, Kingston Festival Board and Habitat for Humanity. She makes
a difference in the lives of her students at Chillicothe High School and in
her church.
Senior
Award: Marshall Baum
Mr. Baum has
overseen the bus ministry of the Chillicothe Tabernacle Baptist Church for
more than thirty years. He brings children to church who may not otherwise
have been able to attend. He has been personally involved in the lives of
the children's families, making sure basic needs are being met.
Health Care
Award: Sharon Flannery
Ms. Flannery has
been a volunteer for the First Capital Chapter of the American Red Cross for
many years. She has offered disaster relief at local and national disasters
and has helped coordinate local blood drives.
Workplace
Award: Sheriff Ron Nichols
Sheriff Nichols
was selected for this award for his effectiveness in the office, first as a
detective, chief deputy and as sheriff for the past decade. He has been
involved in the Police Athletic League Program, the Major Crimes Task Force,
Project Lifesaver and other such activities.
Military
Award: Capt. Noah Hanners
Captain Hanners is
a 1998 Chillicothe High School graduate. He received West Point Military
Academy's Army Achievement Medal for the management of a critical incident
during wilderness exercises with fellow cadets in which he is credited with
saving the life of one of his fellow cadets. Captain Hanners has served two
tours of duty in Iraq.
Youth Award:
Tobin Holden
Tobin, as part of
a senior project at Paint Valley High School, helped raise nearly one
thousand dollars for the American Red Cross by coordinating a "Cow Chip
Bingo" event.
Group Award:
The women at the Ross County Recorder's Office
This group has
shown dedication in their work at the Recorder's office. They have been
generous in their involvement in fund-raisers and requests that come their
way, including providing care packages to support our troops overseas.
Special
Recognition Award: Ronald Cottrill
Mr. Cottrill led
Liberty Hill Road resident Delia Monroe from her burning home and stayed
with her until her relatives arrived.
Pet Award:
Winchester, an eight-year-old Labrador
Retriever trained in accelerant detection at fire scenes and handled by
Steve Gallagher
Winchester has
been used in numerous southern Ohio fire investigations which have led to
arrests and convictions in arson cases.
In Memory
of Fallen Heroes: Ross County Reserve Deputy
Lawrence Barnes
Deputy Barnes was
killed while helping to divert traffic around an automobile accident scene.
In Memory
of Fallen Heroes: Sgt. Brad Clemmons
Sgt. Clemmons was
killed while serving in Iraq.
First Ruby
Flynn Award: Ruby Flynn
Ms. Flynn has
worked with the Red Cross blood services for thirty years. She is the first
recipient of this award which has been named in her honor.
We congratulate the 2007 Ross County Heroes
and thank them for their contributions to improving life in our community.
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The American Red Cross First Capital District
Chapter has found it necessary to appeal to the public for donations. We
have had a difficult year. We have met the disaster caused needs of 43
families since July 1, 2007 including, 12 families since March 1st alone.
While most of these disasters were house fires, we also provided for
families whose homes were damage and belongings were destroyed by floods and
wind damage.
American
Red Cross disaster assistance is free, made possible by voluntary donations
of time and money from the American people. Please help us to make sure that
we can continue to provide food, clothing and shelter to our neighbors who
are in need by making a donation today. Send your donation to the American
Red Cross, 115 W Main St., Chillicothe, OH 45601. Call the chapter at
740-772-2014 for more information.
Attention!
We are recruiting for instructors. Calling EMTs,
Nurses, Health Field Professionals, and other interested persons to become
volunteer instructors for your community. Give your time. Support the
community by teaching lifesaving skills to others. You might help save a
life some day! Call the chapter house at 740-772-2014, stop by the chapter
house or
send us an e-mail to find out how to volunteer.
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