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Chiara Cameron: Managing Editor

Chiara lives in Maria Stein with her four children Paul, 14, Maryn, 9 Conner 7 and Ashlyn 5. The 5 of them work, play and laugh together in between school, work, sports, dance, and church activities even after their husband and father, Dave, passed away suddenly in February of 2006.

Besides her involvement with the Family Fun Finder, Chiara had also been teaching piano lessons for 12 years in the area, teaches water class at the YMCA and is working toward her degree in Psychology. She also volunteers at the Family Crisis Network in Mercer County, as a Sunday School teacher at church and as a preschool music teacher at Children’s Nest Discovery Center in Minster.

In her “spare time”, Chiara loves reading historical and fantasy fiction and writing novels, poetry and lots of other things besides articles, columns and blogs.

Melanie Stucki: President of Sales and Advertising

Melanie Stucki lives in Minster with her husband of 13 years Kirk, and their four children. Madelyn and Alexa are both 7 and were adopted into their family one year apart during a time when they were told they would never have biological children of their own. When the girls were five, a miracle occurred and Claira(now 2) was born into their family followed closely by baby James in November of 2008.

Melanie worked as an orthodontic assistant before choosing to be a stay at home mom. She eventually became one of the founders of the Family Fun Finder when she felt the need to find great activities and great deals for area families. Melanie also teaches water aerobics at the YMCA and volunteers with the children’s Sunday School group at church.

Amber Wiseman: Design

Andrea Kittle-Romer: Design

I grew up in a great neighborhood in Celina, Ohio and have great parents. I was the 3rd daughter of 3 girls and of course, I was ornery. I do have a hearing loss associated from birth, but I do not let it stop me from achieving my dreams.

I graduated from Celina High School and attended the Tri Star Career Compact's 2 year graphics program. I also have an Aassociates degree in Graphic Communications from Wright State University Lake Campus.

I have a beautiful three year old daughter, LilyAnn, who is the sunshine of my life. We love to spend quality time together by cooking, singing, going on trips, and much more. Also in our family, we have a miniature pony named Gidget and kitty named Jade.

Jane Eber: Sales

My name is Jane Eber I have been with the Family Fun Finder since their beginnings and I love it. What a great group of ladies. I have 2 children. Sarah, my daughter, gave me 2 beautiful grand kids Caleb and Reily. My son Josh has a baby named Cadence.

I live on Lake Loramie in the Minster area and love it. I like to fish, draw, and make candles and I just started to make wood burning signs. I love crafts I could do them all day! My boyfriend Gerry calls me a “stay at home goddess”. I love to spend time with my family and friends. I am an outdoors type of person and I love nature, especially boating and pontooning.

Kat Koeller: Web Design

Marissa Lundstrom: Marketing and Publicity

Marissa Lundstrom is a marketing consultant-graphic designer and sole proprietor of Locust Street Designs, a full service marketing agency handling strategic marketing planning and implementation.

Since 2000, Marissa has worked for Citadel Broadcasting, United Way and the Sidney-Shelby County YMCA where her job titles have included Marketing Coordinator, Director of Communication and Public Relations Director, among others. In her current role, Marissa Lundstrom designs strategic marketing strategies, designs corporate identity and printed marketing collateral, handles media buying and placement and provides event planning services.

These duties combine with her special interest in the non-profit sector. Marissa lives in New Bremen, Ohio with her husband Axel. When not working, Marissa likes to read, cook and spend time with her family. Marissa Lundstrom can be reached at www.locuststreetdesigns.com.

Tamra Thacker: Writer (Foundations, Family Moments, Fast Family Time)

I was born the 5th of 8 children to Mel and Janell in St. Charles, Missouri. I spent my childhood playing sports, succeeding academically, and pretty much ignoring all the good advice and teachings my mother tried to give me. I graduated high school and attended Brigham Young University where I met and then married Rob Thacker in 2000.

I knew how to do laundry without regard to colors, and how to boil water, but that was about it in terms of domestic chores. I have learned, with many, many apologies to my wonderful and accomplished mother, how to do everything else (and there’s a lot else) since I’ve been married. I am the stay-at-home mother of 3 children—Miciah, 7 years old; Elijah, 5 years old; and Tank, 2 years old—who keep me on my toes and teach me lessons of love, patience, and fun.

I am passionate about family values in the sense that I know the value of family, and I think families ought to be celebrated! I am happy to be a positive, down-to-earth, simple voice sharing my struggles, successes, and stories about family.

Darla Cabe: Writer (Frugal Family, Fantastic Food, Clever Homes and Gardens)

I am Darla Cabe. I am 43 years old, have 6 children, ages 12 - 21 and am a stay-at-home mom. I also substitute teach at the local elementary school. I volunteer a lot in my kids schools and in the community. I have a small craft business, with 1 huge show a year, which is how Chiara found me!

I grew up in Cincinnati, OH. went to BYU, married Del (who is from Washington state), graduated with a degree in Elem. Ed., gave birth to child #1 and luckily returned to Ohio to live. We live in Sidney, OH, a small town just about an hour north of Dayton. I love it.

Several of my volunteering projects are the design and sewing of the flags for our high school marching band, I do the costume design and sewing for our high school's musicals (I LOVE doing this!) and I volunteer regularly at the F.I.S.H. thrift shop and food pantry. I have also served on the Gateway Arts Council and participate in local community choir. I LOVE to sing!!!!!I am alos very involved in my church and currently teach adult Sunday School classes. I also like to plan parties and events and decorate things like houses, gyms, stages,etc with fantastic things that don't cost much.

My friends describe me as " very resourceful." I have a need to do something creative each day. In my life, I do lots of laundry, cleaning, shopping, taxi-ing, teaching, cooking and hopefully, reading. I have recently joined a book club that the library offers and I enjoy that very much. I have been having this feeling lately that I should spend time writing and was amazed when the opportunity came about to write for this publication.

Susan Baxter: Copy Editor

Susan Baxter currently lives in Salt Lake City, Utah, where she spends her days working as an Editor. In her past professional lives she has been a technical writer and has taught English and Composition at the high school and college levels. She completed a Master’s degree in English Literature and Writing at Utah State University in 2007.

Sometimes she misses academics and the university setting more than she thought she would, but she loves editing—for her day job AND for the Family Fun Finder. Her passions (outside of editing, of course!) include reading good literature, watching good sci-fi, enjoying good musical theater, and spending time with good friends.

April Vann: Business Manager

My name is April. I grew up in Rockford, Ohio with my parents and one younger sister. In 1995, I married my high school sweetheart, Eric and we moved to Celina. We have three children, Dilon 9, Montanna 5, and Derick 2. I have run a daycare from my home for almost 10 years and love it.

Before having my children, I worked as a medical assistant and also worked at our local landfill in the office. I did a little bit of everything from running the scale, Accounts Receivable, Human Resources and working with the EPA. I love being with my kids, but I have a longing to bring out the business side of me again.

That desire, along with my orginizational skills, led me to start a personal assistant buisness. That's how I met Melanie and Chiara, almost a year ago. Thankfully, they kept me in mind and now I am excited to be working with such wonderful people.