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Jim
Buchy, Debra Pohl & Eric Paulus
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VACC
Banquet Recognizes Deb Pohl & The Versailles Garden Club
By Kathy Magoto
Monday evening the Versailles Area Chamber of Commerce (VACC) held its
annual banquet. Chamber Director, Eric Paulus
presented Mrs. Debra Pohl the Citizen of the Year Award. Deb was
nominated by her sister, Pam Groff who was on hand with the rest of the
Mrs. Pohl’s family, with the exception of son Brian who was ill the
evening of the banquet.
Deb’s life long volunteering in the community and local organizations,
as well as, her involvement with school functions won her the title of
Citizen of the Year.
Mrs. Pohl has been affiliated with the Poultry Days festival, Modern
Mother’s Club, Serendipity Moms, Versailles Rescue Squad, Versailles
Alumni Association, St. Denis Parish Council, Meals on Wheels,
Versailles Alumni Association, Friends of Worch Memorial Library,
Versailles Council of Churches, Versailles Swim Team, Band Boosters,
Versailles FFA, Rhythm Company, Towne & Country Players, Athletic
Boosters, the Versailles Historical Society and Operation Christmas
Child. Deb’s motivating and optimistic personality is enjoyed by
many young athletes, actors and musicians because she attends many of
the local youth’s extra curricular events.
Deb is a lifelong resident of Versailles and graduate of
Versailles. She and her husband Harold raised four children,
David Christa, Brian, & Rebecca and now have five
grandchildren. They are the owners of Harold J. Pohl, Inc., Pohl
Transportation and Pohl Logistics.
During the banquet the Versailles Garden Club was also recognized and
honored with the People-Pride-Progress Award. The Garden Club was
founded in 1961 since its inception the club has always been an active
organization committed to making Versailles beautiful.
The Garden Club has won numerous awards on the district, state and
national level during its 52 years of existence. The award
was presented by Chamber President Brian Wagner and received by the
Garden Club Vice President Chris Lennon.
The 2013 Officers and Members are; Hattie Knapke (President), Chris
Lennon (Vice President), Shirley Schlater (Secretary), Joan Ruschau
(Treasurer), Rebecca Ahlers, Barb Akina, Susan Ballinger, Terri Bey,
Susan Browder, Kathy Bertke, Jenny Condon, Michelle Dircksen, Esther
Eiting, Carol Frey, Sue Leugers, Bev Garrison, Karen Mescher, Ruth
Pierron, Marcia Rhoades (founding member), Judy Shappie, Shirley
Subler, Marge Prakel, and Dena Wuebker.
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Garden
Club Members Sue Leugers, Karen Mescher, Chris Lennon (VP),
Ruth Pierron, Marge Prakel & Carol Frey
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Sisters
Pam Groff & Deb Pohl
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