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Jim Bucher hits the half century mark
Jim Bucher, the quirky feature reporter who works the morning shift at WDTN-TV, Channel 2 observed his 50th birthday Wednesday by eating lemon pie.
Bucher joined me and Debbie Lieberman, a Montgomery County commissioner in judging the pie-baking contest at the 156th Montgomery County Fair on opening day Wednesday, Sept. 2.
The fair, at 1043 S. Main St. in Dayton will continue through Sept. 9.
Fair Board President Don Michael hosted the annual pie-baking contest which had 12 entries this year.
The blue ribbon and first place lemon pie was baked by Heather Hawvermale of Germantown.
In addition to pie, Bucher had two birthday cakes, one baked for him by Channel 2 reporters, and a second cake sent over from the staff at the Dayton Convention and Visitor’s bureau.
Bucher was my neighbor in Dayton View for a number of years and I am pleased to be the godfather of his daughters Chloe, 13, and Sophie, 8.
He started at Channel 2 as a photographer in 1984 but quickly became an on-air personality. He has a zany personality, but also has a serious side and has helped raise thousands of dollars for a scholarship fund in honor of murder victim Wahid Abdullah.
Wishing JB the best as he embarks on his second half century.
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By Quackers
September 3, 2009 10:42 AM | Link to this
All the times I’ve done Bucher’s Beat with him for our rubber duck reggatta, I never would have guessed he would be turning 50. Probably because he is such a goofball. I hope he never changes. Happy Birthday Jim! “Quackers”
By Pattie
September 3, 2009 12:33 PM | Link to this
Happy 50th Jim! It only gets better from here. The Beach family grew up with Bucher’s and we know and love him well. Pattie (Beach) Jackson
By SMALES
September 3, 2009 12:48 PM | Link to this
JIM, HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY!! COME IN FOR SOME PRETZELS!! SEE YOU SOON!! LARRY & STAFF SMALES PRETZEL BAKERY
By A Loyal Fan...
September 3, 2009 12:59 PM | Link to this
Happy 50th JB! Best wishes for a great year (and many more)! Thanks for all the good stories and I really enjoy watching.
By Marianne Johnson
September 3, 2009 3:20 PM | Link to this
Happy Birthday Jim! I moved to Tucson last summer and I miss your antics in the morning!
By THE HART'S
September 3, 2009 4:44 PM | Link to this
HAPPY BIRTHDAY JIM !! THE HART’S FROM PIQUA
By Peter Wine
September 3, 2009 9:39 PM | Link to this
First, Happy Birthday! I had no idea I was older than you! I have recorded the episode at the fair, but haven’t had a chance to watch it yet. I agree that your zany, but I’ve also seen your serious side (ok, it was brief) and bump into you at various charity events. Thanks for that, and here’s to another 50 or so to come.
By Celtic Academy of Irish Dance
September 4, 2009 8:19 AM | Link to this
Happy 50th Jim from everyone at the Celtic Academy of Irish Dance.
By Dave Mosher Sr
September 4, 2009 8:59 AM | Link to this
Happy 50th Jim Bucher…Your zany antics on Bucher’s Beat makes 2 News special features that much more interesting to watch. Keep up the good work!!!
By EdyLynn
September 4, 2009 9:02 AM | Link to this
There’s a 12 year old lurking in that 50 year old body! Doesn’t it make you mad when your body rebels at what your mind wants to do? You may have to grow old but you don’t have to grow up! Hope WDTN keeps you forever! Mornings aren’t the same without you! Merry Birthday and many more!
By jerrie
September 4, 2009 11:59 AM | Link to this
HEY JIM, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! ALL THE GANG FROM ELECTRO-LINE 118 SOUTH TERRY DAYTON,OH
By Lee,Marciene Cook~Bellbrook
September 4, 2009 12:08 PM | Link to this
We have watched you ever since you became a celebrity on WDTN.never miss you…Happy 50th!
By Lee,Marciene Cook~Bellbrook
September 4, 2009 12:08 PM | Link to this
We have watched you ever since you became a celebrity on WDTN.Never miss you…Happy 50th!
By Jon
January 1, 2010 8:00 AM | Link to this
NOW, what are Jim’s talents again, I’ve got 2 seconds so say them again slowly.