Deed transfer
      The following deed transfers in Greencastle and Antrim Township have recently been recorded in the Franklin County Register and Recorder's office: GREENCASTLE James A., Laura E. Byers to Daniel K., Carol L. Barrett, South Washington Street, $198,000.
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Next week
      In Greencastle- Antrim Oct. 22 through 28 Monday, Oct. 22 Rotary, noon, Antrim House VFW Auxiliary, 7 p.m., post home G-A Women's Club, 7:30 p.m., member's home Alcoholics Anonymous, 8 p.m., Trinity Lutheran Church Tuesday, Oct.
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First National Bank supports G-A Education Foundation
      The First National Bank of Greencastle made a recent donation of $10,000 to the Greencastle Antrim Education Foundation (GAEF) through the Educational Improvement Tax Credit program from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for the 2007-2008 fiscal year.
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Supportive services assistance sought
      Franklin County Human Services and the Franklin/Fulton MH/MR Department are seeking an individual or agency to assist in providing supportive services for a three-year grantfunded U.S. Housing and Urban Development Supportive Housing Program, the Homeless Assistance Project.
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Vendors, entertainers needed for Heritage Christmas
      The Greencastle-Antrim Chamber of Commerce is busily preparing for the 17th annual Heritage Christmas celebration. The festivities will begin Nov.
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REMEMBERING WHEN
      100 Years Ago October 17, 1907 The franchise ordinance for the new trolley line here, recently passed by the town council after changes suggested by Burgess Omwake had been made, is satisfactory to the trolley company and will be accepted by the company within the 60-day period.
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History's Echoes
Clubs and organizations
By SHARON BAUMBAUGH
      Greencastle-Antrim had a Nature Club. In September of 1917, this group hosted a public exhibition in the Winger Building on South Carlisle Street, of butterflies, wild flowers and more.
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Kristen Ott weds John Rose
      Kristen Gobin Ott and John Patrick Rose were married on Saturday July 21, 2007 at the Greencastle Presbyterian Church in Greencastle. The bride is the daughter of Jeff and Pam Ott of Greencastle. The bridegroom is the son of John and Kerri Rose of Lingle, Wyo.
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     Five generations recently gathered for this photo. Clockwise, from the lower left, are Lenore Amelia (Koontz) Barkdoll, 93; Winifred Jean (Barkdoll) Benedict, 74; Deborah Jean (Benedict) Ridge, 55; Aynjala Michelle Ridge, 26; and Bryce Matthew Schmick, 4 months.
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Class of '77 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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Fierys welcome daughter
Birth
      Mark and Holly (Fox) Fiery of Germantown, Md., announce the birth of their second child and first daughter, Eden Sophia Fiery, born Aug. 19, 2007. Maternal grandparents are Daryl and Carol Fox of Coraopolis. Paternal grandparents are Edward and Kathryn Fiery of State Line.
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Greencastle-Antrim Women's Fellowship to meet Oct. 23
      The Greencastle-Antrim Women's Fellowship will meet from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 23 in the Evangelical Lutheran Church Memorial Fellowship Hall, 130 N. Washington St. The speaker will be Sharon Weisser on the topic How to Study God's Word. Weisser has been a public and private school teache...
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Cards are sought for military members
      The South Washington County Military Support Group is again conducting a holiday card drive. Last year nearly 59,000 cards were sent to 115 military members and their units. Cards are being accepted through Nov. 20. There is a local dropoff point: ELM Garage along Route 16 just outside of Greenc...
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Poetry Night set Oct. 26
      CoffeeHouse Poetry Night, a continuing project of Greencastle Area Arts Council, will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 26 at Cup O'Joe Coffee and Pastry, 42 E. Baltimore St. This event is free and open to the public. Patrons may read a favorite or original poem, or just relax and listen in ...
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Historical society to tour rural heritage museum
      STATE LINE, Pa. - The Middleburg/Mason-Dixon Line Historical Society invites the public to attend its regular meeting at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18 for a tour of the Washington County Rural Heritage Museum, 7313 Sharpsburg Pike at the Agricultural Education Center.
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Greencastle TOPS notes Sept. program
      Greencastle TOPS (Take Off Pounds Sensibly) 1003 met for its first meeting of the month Oct. 2 at the Antrim Assembly of God Church on Bemisderfer Road. The best "losers" for the month of September were Mary Jones and Diane Hartmire.
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G-AWomen's Club to meet
      The Greencastle-Antrim Women's Club will be having their next monthly meeting at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 22 at the home of Linda Reed. Guest speaker Connie Lazich will discuss home remedies. Anyone interested in attending the meeting or joining the club, contact Pat Esquer at 597- 8746 for more info...
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Senior center
      Menu for October 22 through 26 Monday, Oct. 22 Oven fried chicken Parsley potatoes Corn Wheat bread Fruit Milk Tuesday, Oct.
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AA meetings held in Greencastle
      Alcoholic Anonymous meetings are held four times a week in Greencastle. The Greencastle Group meets at 8 p.m. Mondays and Friday at Trinity Lutheran Church at the end of Jason Drive. The New Hope Women's Group meets at 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays at Greencastle Presbyterian Church, 57 W. Baltimore St.
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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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FUND RAISERS
      Chicken BBQ A chicken barbecue and bake sale will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20 in the parking lot of the Greencastle Livestock Market, 720 Buchanan Trail East. The sale is sponsored by the Greencastle Otterbein Church for the benefit of Guiding Hands Preschool.
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Waynesboro YMCA hosts Fall Fun Fest
      It's nutty, spooky and safe - It's Fall Fun Fest at the YMCA And before joining trick-ortreaters at the Waynesboro Area YMCA, check out the Y's Halloween safety tips. Halloween can be silly - a nutty, spooky scare. But let's not have a night of fun spoiled by any REAL scare.
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
      Dog wash CHAMBERSBURG - The Wilson College Veterinary Medical Technician Club will host a dog wash from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 20, in the college veterinary building near the Park Avenue campus entrance off U.S. 11.
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Halloween storytelling session on tap at Renfrew Institute
      WAYNESBORO - Spooky stories about "things that go bump in the night" will be on tap at Renfrew Institute's annual Halloween storytelling session at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 24 n the Fahnestock Barn at Renfrew Park. The stories will be suitable for all ages, but children must be accompanied by an...
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