Bob Pell Pavilion dedicated

The Bob Pell Pavilion was dedicated July 18 by the Wadsworth Aerie #2117 Fraternal Order of Eagles. More than 200 members attended the dedication. The pavilion was named for Pell, a Beacon Journal composing room retiree, for his more than 30 years of service as treasurer of the Aerie before he resigned because of a health problem. He also is publisher of a four-page nesletter for the lodge which he has been putting together six times a year for eleven years.
Bob and his wife, Peg, who just celebrated their 55th wedding anniversary, and their son, Bob, and his wife stood proudly in front of the dedication stone (shown in photo) while Worthy President Lou Workmandelivered his address of recognition. Bob then took the microphone to thank officers and members for the honor.
There was a crowd of more than 500 for the picnie after the dedication.
The pavilion at 9953 Rittman Road, Wadsowrtdh, is open for rental to members and the public.
Bob and Peggy Sizemore were married August 20, 1949 in Clay, WV, and have lived in Wadsworth for 52 years. Bob retired from the Beacon Journal in 1991 after nearly 35 years of service. In addition to his service to the lodge, he has done volunteer work for Handcapped Citizens of Medina County. Peggy in her earlier years was a school teacher and until recently was a volunteer for the Meals on Wheels program.
They have four children, Cathy, Robert Jr., Steve and John; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
(Our thanks to newsletter editor John Kernan for information on the ceremony.)