Union
BY STEPHEN DREW
Independent Editor
According to the National Trail Sertoma Club, William "Bill" Maxwell is willing to go "the extra mile" when it comes to helping others, and for that, Maxwell has been named the organization's Service to Mankind Award recipient for 1996
Maxwell was honored last Thursday as family members, coworkers and friends joined in recognizing the efforts of a Union resident who has spent many years volunteering to help others.
"Through his many efforts he's enriched the safety and security of untold people," said Sertoma Club president Robert Daugherty, "and greatly improved the heart and soul of our community."
However, Maxwell doesn't see himself doing anything special other than trying to help others. "This came as a total surprise...I had no idea someone would consider me for this (award)," he said. "Being in the limelight is not what it's all about. I've just tried to give back to a community that's given so much tome."
Having moved with his family to Dayton when he was only three years old, Maxwell attended Patterson Cooperative High School. After serving in the United States Marine Corp., where his tour took him to the Far East and the Philippines, Maxwell moved to Union. He and wife, Beverly, have lived there for 34 years.
Maxwell has been an employee of the city of Union for the past 15 years, and currently is chief operator at the wastewater treatment plant. He also has served the Randolph Township Fire Department for 19 years and currently holds the rank of lieutenant.
A member of the Englewood Masonic Lodge, Maxwell has found the time to volunteer at the Miami Valley Career Technology Center, where he teaches firefighting.
Having known Maxwell for many years, first through the fire department, Union City Manage John Applegate said the Sertoma Club chose a worthy recipient for, the award. "A lot of people go through life just doing a job," salt Applegate. "Bill does so much more. When I heard about him getting the award, I was very pleased "
Bill and Beverly Maxwell have three children: Cathy, Kay Lynn and Michael; one daughter-in-law Cindy; and one grandson, Brad.
Although he knows he'll have to slow down someday, Maxwell doesn't see it happening very soon "I should slow down, and it will happen someday, but I'll do it for as long as I can."
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