The Weyrauch Family Tragedy

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When Walter Weyrauch Sr. left for work on August 23, 1940, he had no idea it was the last day his life would ever be normal. When he arrived home after work that afternoon, he found his young children, 2-week-old Lela Mae and 7-year-old Walter Jr., drowned in the bathtub of their home. A note left on the table read:

“Walt,
They’ll find me in the water at Island Park. I couldn’t die and leave the children. At least they’ll never suffer.
Lou”

Family members searching Island Park found Lucille sitting on a curb in a daze. She was unable to recognize her relatives and was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Police attempted to question Lucille, but she spoke unintelligibly and was unable to answer any questions. The Probate Court ordered her to be committed for an indefinite period. Walter Sr. later told police “she was nervous as hell and lost her mind, I guess. I should have never left her yesterday afternoon.” Acting Coroner A. P. McDonald said the children had been dead for about an hour when Walter Sr. discovered them.

Don’t forget to sign up for Sara’s Ghost Tours!

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Sara is teaming up with the Downtown Dayton Partnership, and hosting two walking tours in downtown Dayton to highlight some haunted buildings! The tour will be approximately one mile and last for one hour.
Sign up now!

When: May 11th at 2 and 4pm
Ghost Tour

Sara’s Ghost Tours

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Teaming up with the Downtown Dayton Partnership, Sara is hosting two walking tours in downtown Dayton to highlight some haunted buildings! The tour will be approximately one mile and last for one hour.

When: May 11th at 2 and 4pm
To register for this event, visit this link

Ghost Tour

Dayton Animator Mark Henn – a 2024 Disney Legend

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Mark Henn, A man from Dayton was named one of the fourteen 2024 Disney Legends Award Honorees

The Disney Legends Awards program is a 37 year old tradition and the highest honor the company can bestow, according to Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger.

“To be named a Disney Legend is the highest honor our company can bestow on anyone, reserved for those whose talent and achievement have earned them an enduring place in our history,” Iger said. “The fourteen individuals to be honored as Disney Legends this year have each made extraordinary creative contributions across the worlds of Disney.”

Henn joined Walt Disney Animation Studios in 1980 as an assistant animator on the Fox and the Hound. His first major assignment was animating Mickey Mouse in Mickey’s Christmas Carol, Mickey’s first big appearance in 30 years. Henn served as the supervising animator for Young Simba and five female leads, more than any artist in the history of the studio. He supervised the animation of Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Mulan, and Tiana. He animated Simba from The Lion King, the titular character in Pocahontas, and Giselle from Enchanted.

Henn has helped a new generation of Disney animators with character animation in CG features such as Ralph Breaks the Internet. He was the lead 2D animator on Big Hero 6 and Frozen and served as a 2D animator for “Mini Maui” in Moana. In 2013, Henn received ASIFA’s highest award in animation, the Winsor McCay Award for lifetime achievement. Henn was also commissioned to paint Mickey Mouse’s official portrait for the character’s 90th anniversary in 2018

Officer McCain to Detective McCain

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Beavercreek Police department has the first female detective in their history. According to Police Chief Jeff Fiorita, “Officer McCain has consistently demonstrated exceptional professionalism and dedication throughout her career. Her assignment to detective is a testament to her exemplary service to the Beavercreek community and leadership qualities. We are proud to have her as the first female detective in our department’s history.”

Casey McCain obtained her Ohio Peace Officer Training Commission certification in November 2015 from Clark State. She started her career as a dispatcher at the Champaign County Communications Center from 2013 to 2016. She then went on to serve the city of Urbana in 2016, where she remained until 2022. She moved to Beavercreek Police in February 2022, as one of ten female officers sworn in to their roster of fifty, the highest number of women in Beavercreek Police history.

April 8th Total Solar Eclipse

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On April 8, 2024, there will be a total solar eclipse crossing Dayton between 3:10 and 3:15 pm. The solar eclipse will pass over North America, starting in Mexico, crossing the US, then into Canada.

What is a solar eclipse? It’s when the moon passes between the sun and earth and completely blocks the face of the sun. The sky will go dark like at dusk.

When watching the eclipse, it’s important to be careful not to stare directly at it. It’s best to view through “eclipse glasses”, a handheld solar viewer, or using a pinhole projector. If using eclipse glasses, make sure they are not cheap knockoffs. Use only eclipse glasses that comply with the ISO 12312-2 international standard. Do not use regular sunglasses. Using regular sunglasses during the eclipse will cause eye injury. Safe solar viewers are thousands of times darker than regular sunglasses.

If you take the time to watch the eclipse, make sure to take pictures and share!

Food Pantry Donations

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We’ve shared this information before, but we would like to share every few months for our new followers.

When it comes to donations, there are certain items that dominate. Pasta, canned vegetables, and expired food make up the majority of items donated. Although donations are always appreciated, there is a need for certain items over others. Here is a list from feedthecreek.org:

  • Pop top can of microwavable Chef Boyardee (single size)
  • Pop top can of fruit
  • Non refrigerated pudding
  • Pop top can of vegetables
  • Pop top can of tuna or packet
  • Pop top can of chicken
  • Vienna Sausages
  • Goldfish Crackers
  • Animal Crackers

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