Mel-O-Dee amasses years and loyal customers

Restaurant: Mel-O-Dee Restaurant Location: 2350 S. Dayton-Lakeview Road, New Carlisle Telephone: (937) 849-1378 Website:www.MelodeeRestaurant.com Background/overview Sarah Childers opened her Mel-O-Dee Restaurant at its present location 51 years ago. She died in 1999. Today, the “Big Family Restaurant” is co-owned by her sons Woody and Leon and managed by her grandchildren. The general manager is Charlotte Farley, who’s been with the restaurant for 43 years. And, many of the other employees...