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3^rd Annual FOB Bellevue Birthday Bash

On March 15, 2006 the Friends of Bellevue 3rd annual Bellevue Birthday Bash brought together over 225 enthusiastic supporters of our little community to celebrate 136 years of history.  This year's theme..."Celebrating The History of Business" allowed the Friends to acknowledge and thank over 53 current and past business owners and/or their families for their contributions to the economic growth and development of Bellevue through out these years.

The Bellevue Birthday Bash raises scholarship assistance to two graduating high school seniors.  This year's event was the most successful so far...raising over $4600 for the Friends of Bellevue Scholarship Fund.

Fellow Friends and guests gather and socialize before this year's dinner held at the exquisitely decorated Syndicate Restaurant and Reception Hall.

A Big "Thank You" to this year's sponsors....

Citizens Bank, Crawford Insurance, Desmond Insurance, Dobbling Funeral Homes, Fifth Third Bank, Pasquale's, Tom Rechtin Heating AC & Electric, and Schneiders Sweet Shop

and to our gracious patrons....

The Bellevue Beadery, Bellevue Animal Hospital, Petri's Flowers, and Thompson Chiropractic.

greeted all as they entered.

Fellow Friends Sally K. & Jerry F.

Friends Barb R. & Lynn G. make sure that everyone has their name tag as the evening began.

Our Friendly banker Bernie P. of Citizens Bank tries to get Friend Sonny R. to let go of some of his $$$$.

Brothers Kevin & Denny of one of Bellevue's oldest businesses....Desmond Insurance.

Guest Fay G. along with nephew Charles and niece Pat listen to remarks about her late husband, Dr. Frank Giglia.

Long time local Dentist, Dr. Leo Broering and wife Diana settle in for an enjoyable evening of memories.

Guests Jean & Bob E. represented all the long gone workers and administrators from the former Bellevue Commercial & Savings Bank.

Fellow Friends Doris B., Jean W. & Betty T. can't wait to check their bids at the silent auction.

Fellow Friend and dinner committee member, Pat S.  gives a high five.

Fellow Friend Jerry S. reminisces with guests Tom B., Don J. & Kerri N. about the good ole days held at The Loyal Cafe, Bricking's Food Market and Johns Real Estate.

County Jailer Greg Buckler chats with former County Judge Ken Paul.

 Friend Sally K. compliments fellow Friend & silent auction chair Kathy B. on another great silent auction set up.

Mayor Tom Guidugli (from Bellevue's sister city, Newport, Ky.) chats up with Bellevue High School Principal, Friend Mike Wills and Bellevue Police Chief, Friend Bill Cole.

Local funeral director Friend Pat Dobbling catches up with city councilman Vic Camm while fellow Friend and local realtor May Jo Boeh looks on.

Bellevue's famous local gal made good...Friend Pam M. and fellow Friend Bruce M.

Bash committee member Friend Laurie DeW. and Friend Gary M.

Guest Audrey E. enjoys a little pre-dinner conversation with fellow Friends Myrna F. & Pat L.

Friend Bobbye S. tries to hide while guest Gert C. listens to husband Nick talk about how business used to be in Bellevue.

Lifelong buddies, guest Jim W. and Friend Tom T. enjoy some "quiet" time...while their lovely wives check out the silent auction items.

Guests Brian, and Brad W. with mom Betty were pleased to be present.

The lovely ladies of Dobbling Funeral Homes.

The gals from Bellevue business "Kids Kloset".

Friends board member Allen Ramsey and wife Heather are pleased to be having a night out...away from the kids!

Bellevue High School 2006 Friends of Bellevue scholarship recipient Kelsy S. (center) with mom Sulynn and dad Lou.

Former Von's Deli owner Friend Joyce V. (l) along with former Bellevue fireman, Friend Don O. and wife Friend Betty O.

Longtime civic boosters and Friends of Bellevue Bob & Esther R.

Friends Judy & Bob Y. hope nobody outbids them at the auction.

Bellevue Bistro gals, Jill D., Marcy A. Bonnie M. & board member Diane Witte.

Bellevue School Board members and fellow Friends Dan Sparks, Tracy Norman with husband Joe share a joke with Bellevue Schools Superintendent Wayne Starnes and High School Principal Mike Wills.

Fellow Friends Paul & Donna W. former owners of White rock Transportation Co.

Guest Vernon W. and Friend Dave B.

Dinner Master of Ceremonies, Friend Jerry Schmits Jr. with guests Nikki H. and Tom G. Jr.

Friends Kathy B. and Barry B. congratulate Bash Chair Katie Davison.

Superintendent Wayne Starnes brings former city councilwoman Carol Schoulthies and Friends Ralph S. and Annette T. up to date on all the good things happening in Bellevue's schools.

Friends Betty & Jim T. enjoy their 1st Bellevue Birthday Bash.

Childhood friends Kris Q., Tammy B. and Sally A. talk about how much fun they have being Friends of Bellevue.

Guest John D. introduces himself to fellow Friends and guests.

Friend and City Councilman Ed Riehl and wife Molly.

County Commissioner Mark Hayden (center) tries to convince fellow commissioner Friend Dave Otto and Friend board member Tom Quirk on the pressing issue of the day.

County Judge Executive Steve Pendery smiles along with Friend and County Commissioner Dave Otto.

Bellevue's number one cop...Chief & Friend Bill Cole and his lovely wife Kathy.

Bellevue's top Irish gal, Friend Anne R. pose with fellow Friends Barb & Will C. of Philip Raymon Antiques.

Friends 2006 scholarship recipient...  Newport Central Catholic senior Kaeli W. (second from r) along with dad Rick and mom Kim pose with NCC Principal Bob Noll (second from l)

Friends Jane G. & Patti W. smile as their late husband and father Bud Almoslechner is remembered as one of Bellevue's past business owners.

Fellow Friends George R. Linda H. and Joe P.

Friends Mary Lou S. & Donna K. listen while Friend John R. tells another of his famous stories while wife Barb R. looks away.

Business partners Rebecca and fellow Friend Crystal T. from Bellevue's newest business...Splendid Things.

National City Bank's manager and fellow Friend Dave V. and associate.

Friend Mary Jo B. lets fellow Friend Annette T. in on a little secret.....that being a grandma isn't all that bad!

Fellow Friend and evening's speaker...Dr. Michael Thompson shares with all...the reasons why he chose Bellevue to start his successful chiropractic practice.

Friends Mary Jo & Tom B.....owners of Bellevue's award winning Burkart's Offset Printing Co.

Three generations of Bellevue's Rechtin family.

Fellow Friend Tammy B. made sure that Friend Sally A. and guest Jenny G. didn't out-bid her on the beautiful rendition of Bellevue's St Anthony Church.

Friends Sonny R. and Dottie W. steady each other as the night goes on.

A big "Friendly Thank You" to all who attended this fun-filled night of memories as the Friends of Bellevue gathered to make new ones and assist two of our town's promising youth.

Congratulations to all the fellow Friends who worked so hard to put together such an outstanding Birthday Bash.

JOB WELL DONE!!!!

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