Service to BJ has been top shelf

Linda Golz, librarian for almost 14 years, was among those who got layoff notices on Tuesday at the Beacon Journal. Linda began working at the Beacon on January 1, 1993 and became full time in 2001. She was a correspondent for the newspaper for almost 21 years.

Except for clerk Dan Roese she probably has the most service of any of those laid ott.

Among her current duties is compiling the religion notes listings for Saturday's paper.

Her husband, Michael, works in customer service at Summit Racing in Tallmadge and they gave three grown daughters. They have been trying to help them finish college, but do not know if they will be able to continue that support.

Linda is hopeful she will be able to find another job.

“She is loved by all who meet her and will be missed terribly,” said Norma Hill, a survivor in the library along with Diane (Leeders) Wright..

The photo of Linda was taken by the late Fran Murphey in better times at a correspondents’ Christmas party in 1988. It shows Linda performing with her dummy Wendy Day She was lampooning her boss, the late Pat Englehart.