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Inside Our Community September 19, 2007
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In Greencastle-Antrim Sept. 24 through 30
      Monday, Sept. 24 Rotary, noon, Antrim House VFW Auxiliary, 7 p.m., post home Antrim Township Municipal Authority, 7:30 p.m., township building G-AWomen's Club, 7:30 p.m., member's home Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m.
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Deed Transfers
      The following deed transfers in Greencastle and Antrim Township have recently been recorded in the Franklin County Register and Recorder's office: GREENCASTLE O. Lorraine Stine to Donna Gahan, Madison Street, Lot 1, $175,800.
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REMEMBERING WHEN
      100 Years Ago September 19, 1907 During this week the local shops of the Geiser Company have shipped out a total of 22 gasoline engines and it is possible that before the end of the week the shipments will total 28 or 30 gallons.
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Old photos welcomed
      If you have an old photo you'd like to share on the Remembering When page, please forward it to us with information about the subject to 29 Center Square, P.O. Box 159, Greencastle, Pa.
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History's Echoes
The business of education
By SHARON BAUMBAUGH
      Work on the new school house in Middleburg (State Line) was pushed forward with the building to soon be complete for students of the area - in August of 1898. The masons had finished their work and the carpenters were almost through with their efforts to make the space ready for the returning and ...
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The Chambersburg Project
Composed by Gail R. Hartman
      Editor's note: Gail R. Hartman was so touched by the help provided by The Chambersburg Project, she penned this poem in appreciation. Don't tell me the world is going to pot. There are some precious young people who proved to me it's not.
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Class of 1941 celebrates 66 years
      The Greencastle High School Class of 1941 held its reunion to observe 66 years since graduation. This reunion was held during Old Home Week Wednesday, Aug. 8 in the Antrim House Restaurant following the official community photograph on the Square.
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GHS Class of 1953 celebrates
      The Greencastle High School Class of 1953 held their 54th class reunion on Saturday, Aug. 4, 2007 at the Antrim House Restaurant in Greencastle. There were 25 class members in attendance and their guests, plus special guest Richard Gingrich and Mr. and Mrs. David Rhone.
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Reunion celebrates 45 years
      The Greencastle-Antrim Class of 1962 gathered for its 45th year reunion Saturday, Aug. 4 at the Plaza Hotel, Hagerstown, Md. A dinner/dance was held and the evening entertainment was provided by LL Dee Jay of Waynesboro.
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     Members of the Greencastle High School Class of 1946 gathered for a reunion. From left, are: Betty Ziegler Stottlemyer, Genevieve Hykes Kiser, Leona Parmer Grove, Gerald Warren, Ruby Zeger Oberholzer, Doris Mowen Reeder, Gail Starliper Hartman, Barbara Sellers Barkdoll; back row - Daris Snowberger ...
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     The Greencastle High School Class of 1940 recently held its 67th reunion celebration. From left, are: front row - Ollie Smith, Anna McDonald Shockey, Alice Baker Salvatore, Ethel Myers Rathbone and Phylis Shatzer Kaiser; back row - Henry Angle, John Wine, Paul Johns Jr., Tom Fox, Fred Oaks, France...
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Sunrise students return to one-room school
      Twenty-three former Sunrise School one room students and their guests met Sunday, Aug. 5, 2007 for a reunion at the Worleytown, Antrim Township School. For many of the former students present at the reunion, it was the first time that they had been in the Sunrise School for more than 60 years.
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     Members of the Greencastle-Antrim High School Class of 1970 who gathered for the reunion are from left: front row - Tom Rathbone, Judy Haapala Keckler, Susie Shives Angle, Anne Marshall, Ann McLaughlin Niculescu, Trudy Cisney Gunder; middle row - Jeff Weller, Melissa Young, Ken Mayhugh, Connie Sho...
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Four generations
      On August 27, 2007, four generations gathered to celebrate Helen Leasure's 84th birthday. Alaina Leasure, Greencastle, is pictured with her father Terry Leasure of Greencastle, grandfather Ken Leasure of Hedgesville, W.Va., and great-grandmother Helen Leasure of Hagerstown, Md.
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Military News
Jacobs mobilized for deployment
      Army National Guard Sgt. Mark B. Jacobs has been mobilized and activated for a future deployment to an undisclosed overseas location in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the official name given to military operations involving members of the U.S. armed forces and coal...
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Stearle-Guzic
      Carla Dawn Guzic of Greencastle and David Jacob Stearle of Fayetteville, Ark. Announce their engagement. The bride-elect is the daughter of James and Pauline Guzic of Greencastle. She is a 2000 graduate of Penn State University with a bachelor's degree in Biology and a 2004 graduate of the Univer...
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Ambrose-Price
      Richard and Audrey Price of Greencastle announced the engagement of their daughter, Heather Ruth of Greencastle to Adam Williams Ambrose of Greencastle, son of Steven and Kelly Ambrose of Greencastle. The bride-to-be completed her schooling in 2007. She is employed at Antrim Diesel Service Inc., ...
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Fund Raisers
      Basket bingo The VFW Harry D. Zeigler Post 6319, 408 S. Washington St., will hold basket bingo Sunday, Sept. 23 with doors opening at noon and games beginning at 1 p.m. The cost is a $20 donation. The event will benefit the post relief fund.
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Squires welcome son
      Jeff and Betsy (Crossman) Squires announce the birth of a son, Joshua Thomas, on Aug. 27, 2007 at 9:02 p.m. Joshua weighed 8 pounds and was 22 inches long. Grandparents are Tom and Kathy Crossman of Shippensburg and Helen Roberts and John and Carol Squires.
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Senior Center
Menu for September 24 through 28
      Monday, Sept. 24 Baked meatloaf with gravy Whipped potatoes Peas and onions Wheat bread Lemon pudding Milk Tuesday, Sept.
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Greencastle-Antrim Women's Fellowship to meet Sept. 25
      The Greencastle-Antrim Women's Fellowship will meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25 in the Evangelical Lutheran Church Memorial Fellowship Hall, 130 N. Washington St. The speaker will be Rev.
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Used books wanted for annual sale
      Habitat for Humanity of Franklin County and several area Lutheran churches will be sponsoring the Third Annual Used Book Sale Nov. 1 to 3. Used books can be donated through Oct. 20 at any of the following locations: 1. Trinity Lutheran Church - Jason Drive, Greencastle. Mon, Tues & Thurs 9:00am-...
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Historical Society to begin new year
      STATE LINE, Pa. - The Middleburg/Mason-Dixon Line Historical Society invites the public to attend its regular meeting at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 20 at the State Line Ruritan Building in the community park. This will be the first meeting of 2007-2008. There will be a guest speaker and program, al...
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Relay holds fashion fund-raiser
      KAUFFMAN - Greencastle Relay for Life will hold Fashions for Hope Tuesday, Sept. 25 at the Kauffman Ruritan Building. Doors will open at 5:30 p.m. with a family-style dinner of chicken and ham at 6:30 p.m. prior to the fashion show.
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TOPS lists August activities; plans
      Greencastle TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 1003 met for its first meeting of the month Sept. 4 at the Antrim Assembly of God Church, Bemisderfer Road. The best "loser" for the month of August was Jamey Smith. The OOPS contest was won by Mabel Hogue.
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      The Waynesboro Model Railroad Club will hold a special fall open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sept. 22 and 23. Visitors will be able to see model trains running on some of the largest train layouts in the region. There are seven layouts suitable for viewing by both children and adults.
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Class of 1977 sets reunion
      CHAMBERSBURG - The Greencastle- Antrim Class of 1977 will hold a reunion celebration its 30th year since graduation at 6 p.m. Oct. 13 in the Orchards Restaurant, 1580 Orchard Dr. The event will be an informal get-together. For information, contact Cathy Kimmel at 597- 1335.
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Fund Raisers
      Mission fund-raiser HAGERSTOWN, Md. - Land of the Morning World Missions, a mission to the Philippines, will hold a fund-raiser at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21 at Heritage Academy, 12215 Walnut Point West. Entertainment will be by the Mountain Echoes, Brenda Mills and the Sonrisers. Dr. Shannon Nix...
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Coseytown Homemakers set meeting
      Coseytown Homemakers will meet at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25 at Il Castello's, State Line. Yearly dues will be collected. Nancy Leidig will contribute the "Pig in a Poke."
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Billie Jo Reed to represent heart and stroke survivors at Greencastle walk
      Sunday, Sept. 23, Billie Jo Reed will represent all Heart and Stroke Survivors at the American Heart Association's Start! Heart Walk, locally presented by the Barmont- Bryner Family. On Jan. 27, 2005 at age 37, Billie Jo, a mother of four daughters, became a stroke survivor, and one of 700,000 Ame...
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Program set for 3rd annaul Colonial Farm & Craft Faire
      WELSH RUN - Travel back to the 18th century at Conococheague Institute's Third Annual Colonial Farm and Craft Faire, Sept. 22 and 23. See military re-enactors and demonstrations of early American crafts at this annual event held at Rock Hill Farm, 12995 Bain Road.
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Brown's raid and its Chambersburg connections subject of lecture
      CHAMBERSBURG - The Franklin County Historical Society - Kittochtinny invites the local community to a lecture presented by Robert O'Connor at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, 2007 at 7:30 p.m.
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Red Cross supplies of all blood types remain below optimal levels
      As it continues to replenish low blood supplies at area hospitals, this area's American Red Cross Blood Services region continues to urge area resident to donate blood at an upcoming Red Cross blood drive near them.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
      Performance MONT ALTO - Latin hiphop group Cristopolis will perform at 9 p.m. Sept. 19 in Wiestling Student Center at Penn State Mont Alto. The event is free and open to the public. For information, call 749- 6156.
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