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Ray Miller, Baritone
I have been in a sales position for over thirty years, but have been enjoying music, and making music, for over forty years, from grade school choir, to playing guitar in a variety of popular music bands through high school. As an adult, I was involved again, shortly in a church choir, but I've been into Barbershop for over twenty years, and have loved every minute of it. Being a member of a quartet, The Valley Four, has been one off the highlights of my life. Singing in a chorus is loads of fun, but carrying your own part, and being responsible for your portion of the blend is what it's all about. When the quartet sings, and people listen, and better yet, are waiting to hear more, is a real rush. Each performance is rewarding in and of itself, but the highlight of the year is in the middle of February, when rain or shine, we bring a bit of warmth with our "Singing Valentines".

Watching a woman's expression change, usually a three phase drama, from "what is going on here", to "I can't believe this", to the time when the tear starts to well up in her eyes, is truly amazing. Each one is different, but each one is so special. I could go on forever describing the joys of the last twenty years, but it really has to be experienced first hand. So if you fellows like to sing, and would like to give this a try, come on out and jump into the "pool of harmony" and get a feel for what I have described. See ya soon!!!


W. Robert Johnston, Bass

Bob has been a member of the P.O.V. Chorus since January, 2006. His favorite thing about singing barbershop is performing in public, especially the annual show. He enjoys group singing, and he rarely misses a weekly rehearsal. 81 years young, Bob is widowed and the proud father of five, grandfather of nine and great-grandfather of six! An active leader in the Lutheran church, Bob worked for 38 years in the coal-fired power plants of AEP as an engineer- supervisor. He has been retired since 1989. Bob was born in Washington, PA and educated in Wheeling, WV, Charleston, WV and at the University of Cincinnati where he earned a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering.

We lost our friend Bob on April 23, 2009. May light perpetual shine upon him.



Johnny P. Wallace, Tenor

Johnny, a native of Bellaire, has been singing since childhood, and enjoyed singing in church and in the church choir. He grew up as the middle child, a sibling of five brothers and two sisters, and considers himself a "peacemaker".

He started singing barbershop with the "Valley Chordsmen" in Charloi, PA, under the direction of Tom Hawkins. Johnny was hooked on barbershop after he sang his first chord. "I feel happier after I sing a song", says Johnny.

A volunteer at the Bellaire Senior Center three days a week, Johnny helps to prepare meals for his fellow residents. He is also a substitute driver for the Center. As a member of Christ Church on Rock Hill in Bellaire, he serves as an elder. Johnny enjoys teaching others about God through both sermons and music.

Before "retirement", Johnny drove a city bus for the East Ohio Regional Transit Authority for 18 years, and served as a Firefighter/Engineer for the City of Bellaire for 10 years. From 1954-1957 he was a Paratrooper with the 11th Airborne Division, during which time he completed forty-five jumps and served a one-year tour of duty in Augsburg, Germany.

Johnny's hobbies include singing, collecting greetings and salutations in foreign languages and playing the organ for his friends at the Senior Center. He loves playing practical jokes on family and friends...he enjoys seeing them laughing and happy. As a one-time hobby, Johnny went mountain climbing in the Swiss Alps!

"God first, family second and friends, third" are the three most important things in Johnny's life. He tries always to live by the Golden Rule: "Do unto others as you shall have others do unto you". He always looks for those in need and helps them in whatever way he can. "Singing is a good way to touch people's lives and give them happiness, even if just for a short time", he says, "and that's very important!"

Sadly, we lost our good friend John on April 22, 2008. His cheerful countenance and welcoming smile, along with the happy memories of singing with him, will be cherished for the rest of our days. May flights of angels sing him to rest.