Homecoming events planned in Millersburg

by Peter Jakey–Managing Editor

The annual Millersburg Homecoming celebration remains alive and well with Labor Day weekend events planned.

The homecoming is a longtime staple in the village, going back many decades. This year, there are new and old events to be enjoyed.

SHEILA BEAM is being honored for her volunteerism in the village this past summer. Born and raised in Millersburg, she is the daughter Robert and Willodean Garms. Her hobbies include animals, crafts and the outdoors. (Photo by Peter Jakey)
SHEILA BEAM is being honored for her volunteerism in the village this past summer. Born and raised in Millersburg, she is the daughter Robert and Willodean Garms. Her hobbies include animals, crafts and the outdoors. (Photo by Peter Jakey)

Saturday is filled with various activities; including citywide garage sales starting at 9 a.m. Maps will be available at Mini Mart. The D & M Depot Museum opens at 10 a.m., and just like years past, there will be bake sales.

There will be skeet shooting at the fairgrounds at 10 a.m. (Sign-up at 9 a.m.)

The grand parade is at noon with longtime Millersburg resident Sheila Beam being honored as this year’s grand marshal.

Sheila was born and raised in Millersburg, attended the Vilbrun School in Ocqueoc, before going to Onaway High School.

She left the area at 18 for several years, moving to towns from coast-to-coast. She came back to Millersburg to take care of her mother in 1996 and has been here ever since.

Sheila is being honored for her tireless volunteerism in the village.

 

“She is a good all-around worker,” said Larry Dittmar. “She did all the mowing this summer, including the green belt lots, parks and the trailhead.”

She sweeps the streets, removes garbage, trims tree branches and has

been doing the upkeep of the tennis courts.

“I enjoy keeping the village looking nice,” said Beam.

Like many grand marshals, the honor comes with some reluctance and her first instinctive answer was to turn it down, “But I really appreciate their acknowledgement of everything I have done.”

Following the parade, there will be kids’ games at the Millersburg Trailhead Pavilion along Luce Street.

The duck race will be at 6 p.m. at the Ocqueoc Bridge. They go on sale Friday at 5 p.m. at the Mini Mart.

Jimmy Bancroft and the Boys will be entertaining at 7 p.m. at the Depot.

Sunday is the bump ‘n’ run at the fairgrounds. It starts at 1 p.m. and is sponsored by the Millersburg Volunteer Fire Fighters Association.