2 • The Beacon July 8 , 2021
Patterson honored for participating in 1,000 funerals
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By Josie Sellers
The Coshocton County commissioners presented Jack Patterson with a proclamation celebrating his participation in 1,000 military funeral services with the Coshocton County Honor Guard .
“ It is an honor to be able to do this ,” commissioner Dane Shryock said . “ Anything we can do to recognize our veterans is a privilege .”
As a funeral home director , commissioner Gary Fischer has seen numerous times the impact the honor guard has on the families of veterans .
“ Wearing my other hat for a minute , I want to say how much we appreciate you and your dedication , all of you ,” he said .
Several members of the honor guard , Patterson ’ s wife and his son attended the June 30 commissioners meeting to watch the presentation .
According to the proclamation , Patterson reached his milestone on June 19 after serving with the honor guard since Jan . 23 , 2006 .
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The Coshocton County commissioners presented Jack Patterson with a proclamation celebrating his participation in 1,000 military funeral services with the Coshocton County Honor Guard . Pictured are commissioner Gary Fischer and commissioner Dane Shryock . Absent from the picture was commissioner Rick Conkle .
“ My son Troy is up here from Texas , and I invited him to come along ,” Patterson said . “ I also appreciate all of you guys for showing up . It ’ s been an honor and a pleasure .”
He has been the honor guard chaplain for a number of years now but also
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Jack Patterson , seated , was joined by his fellow honor guard members on June 30 for a special presentation at the Coshocton County commissioners ’ meeting . Patterson has served at 1,000 military funerals as of June 19 .
has held the flags , fired the rifles and played the bugle .
“ I enjoy communicating with people as the chaplain ,” Patterson said . “ I have enjoyed the guys , and we work well together . I ’ ve seen other honor guards , and I consider us number one . We really are sharp .”
CES Credit Union announces merger
Following a recent vote of the membership and with the approval from federal and state entities , the Coshocton Federal Credit Union merged into CES Credit Union as of July 1 . The downtown Coshocton Federal location will change to CES Credit Union and will remain open with extended hours . Plans are under way to relocate to a new Coshocton office later this year .
Sandy Coffing , president and CEO , and Jeff Wells , president of the board of CES Credit Union , made the announcement . The results of the merger vote were official on June 21 . Coshocton Federal Credit Union has operated since 1974 , has assets of $ 1.53 million as of March 2021 and is located at 406 ½ Main St ., Room 5 , Coshocton . This location inside the Masonic Temple building will continue to serve the Coshocton County
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CES Credit Union , based in Mount Vernon , has assets of $ 195 million and has operated since 1952 . CES has five present locations — two in Mount Vernon and one each in Delaware , Loudonville and Utica — serving seven counties in the mid-Ohio region . Those who live , work , worship or attend school in the counties of Ashland , Delaware , Holmes , Knox , Licking , Morrow and Richland have access to the credit union ’ s benefits . This merger now adds Coshocton County to the market area . The eventual move to
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a new location at 700 S . Second St . in Coshocton will include a 24 / 7 ATM and will have open lobby hours six days per week . The credit union will employ four to five employees and is looking to hire locally . Interested applicants may apply at www . cescu . com .
“ We are very excited to bring more credit union financial services to the Coshocton area and to build on the legacy of Coshocton Federal Credit Union ,” Coffing said . “ CES Credit Union thrives in hard-working communities where people appreciate hometown service and attention .”
CES Credit Union customers also will have regional and state-wide shared branch access and the Alliance One ATM network available with the new location , allowing customers to use credit union centers and ATMs in cities like Newcomerstown , Cambridge , Newark , Mount Vernon and Zanesville .
CES Credit Union is federally insured by the National Credit Union Administration , a federal government agency , for up to $ 250,000 of federal share insurance to account holders .
A grand opening will be held at the new location later this year . For more information on CES Credit Union , visit the website at www . cescu . com .
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