defiance ohio: DEFIANCE OHIO HOME TO ALAN FRANCIS - WORLD HORSESHOE PITCHING CHAMPION - 05/20/09 04:35 AM
Defiance Ohio is proud of another of our local hometown national hero's,  Alan Francis.   Alan
is the undisputed king of horsehoe pitching earning 14 NHPA world title wins.   Approximately
1,320 players participate in the world championships.    Alan and his wife, Amy, are both avid pitchers. 
Amy has participated in her share of championships also.
 Last week Good Morning America held their "Backyard Olympics."   Experts in different sports were
invited to instruct anchors: Diane Sawyer, Robin Roberts, Chris Cuomo and Sam Champion.   Alan and
Amy were recruited  to participate by the shows producer to appear on Wednesday mornings broadcast,
providing their expertise on … (0 comments)

defiance ohio: REMAX REALTY OF DEFIANCE - SUCCESSFUL RELAY FOR LIFE 5K RUN/WALK FUNDRAISER - 04/20/09 10:06 AM
It was a cool, sunny morning on April 18th 2009  as  over 220 registrants competed in the REMAX REALTY OF DEFIANCE annual fundraising Relay For Life  5K Run/Fun Walk event at the scenic Independence Dam State Park just east of Defiance Ohio.  
The turnout and money raised exceeded our wildest dreams!  A Special THANKS for additional donations by team members and  local donors  (Bigbee Coffee, Bob Evans, McDonalds, Meek's Pastry, Promedica Hospital, Toms Donuts, The Keesbury's and Randy Ball) for providing a  nourishing continental breakfast of multiple varieties of delicious fruits, donuts, pastries, coffee, bottled water and juice which were greatly appreciated by all!
 Best … (0 comments)

defiance ohio: IDEAL Custom Wrapping Paper & Fun Gift Tag Ideas - 12/10/08 04:47 AM
If you REALLY want to have an outstanding Christmas or birthday gift wrapping that your children or
family will treasure.....
Find old  photos of your children, family members or friends.  Depending who the gift is for determines which pictures to use.  Lay out a  collage arrangement on your photo copier glass top and print.  The number of photos to use depends on the size of your gift and size of photo  paper you are printing on.   If you print in black & white the paper will look older.  Of course old photos will already be in black & white:-)    This idea can also … (1 comments)