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.

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.

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

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

»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.