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Winter Bird Count
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Join the Brukner Nature
Center staff and Bird Club
members for a morning hike as
we conduct our annual survey
of birds found at BNC on
Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 8:30-
11:30 a.m.
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Mary, follow Mary to Elizabeths home, walk into the carpenter shop of Joseph, travel to the Inn, visit
with the shepherds and listen as the Angels announce the Birth of Jesus, and travel with the shepherds to
the stable.
After the walk, stay warm by the fire and enjoy some hot chocolate, cookies, and fellowship.
" SCC is located off St. Rt. 48, between Covington and Pleasant Hill. Turn west off 48 onto Sugar Grove
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your favorite restaurants and retailers. With over 60 vendors from
which to choose, you are sure to find the perfect gift! The cards do &% !+() $ '$ (" * $ '$ +% $ '$
not expire, you can use these gift cards for Christmas gifts, for your-
self for major purchases that you are planning, for dining out, or to
keep on hand for other special occasions throughout the year.
When you purchase gift cards through Habitat for Humanity of
Miami and Shelby Counties, you are giving twice! Support your
local Habitat for Humanity. Everyone needs a foundation to build a
future. Every home is a building block. Every donation helps a fam-
ily help themselves and their children to achieve future success.
Those having questions may contact the HFH office at 937-332-
3763. The deadline for gift card orders is Friday, Dec. 18, to arrive
by Christmas. You can find the gift card form at:
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Bradford Library Announces
Two Important Events 2 FOR $1
Over Thanksgiving Weekend!
LEGO CHRISTMAS VILLAGE
Love Legos and want to be a part of BPLs annual Christmas scene?
The library invites all Lego lovers and aficionados to help build our Lego
Christmas Village and Santa Claus Town. A new project is being added
this year. All Legos will be provided. Come in anytime between 10:30 and
4:30 Friday, Nov. 24, and Saturday, Nov. 25 from 10 til 12:30. The second
Saturday to help build the Christmas project will be December 2 during
BANANAS
the same times. Recommended for ages 8 thru adult. No need to sign up Crafts & Gifts
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just come and join in the fun! The Christmas Village and Santa Town will
be displayed throughout the library with the names of our builders. Grab a
few friends and come help BPL get ready for the Christmas Season!
Festival
HOMETOWN CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION Planned /lb.
Christmas Lighting of Iddings Park and two dedications at Bradford
Public Library will take place Saturday, Nov. 25. The evening will begin December 3
at 6 p.m. with the dedication of the librarys new digital sign, from dona-
tions by internationally known author and Bradford resident, John Scalzi, at
and from memorial gifts to the library. The lighted Railroader located be-
side the digital sign is donated by the GRO Garden Club. The new Christ-
mas lights at Iddings Park were made possible from area contributions of
Fort Loramie
businesses, organizations, and individuals. Come share this hometown hol-
iday spirit together meaningful community dedications, the enjoyment
High School
of Christmas lighting at Iddings Park, instrumental songs, holiday singing,
inspirational speakers, face painting, and the annual visit from the main Christmas will be here before we know it, and if you have people
Elf himself! Cookies, cake, and other refreshments will conclude the
on your shopping list that cherish a hand-crafted gift, Santas Market
evening events in the librarys Community Room. The face painting and
childrens visits with Santa will take place within the library. Crafts and Gifts Festival is for you!
The festival will take place Sunday, Dec. 3, 10 a.m. til 4 p.m., at
For additional information, contact Fort Loramie High School. Shoppers will find over 100 booths of-
Sue Vickroy - 448-2844, or the library - 448-2612
fering unique hand-made items. There will be many booths by local
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At Santas Workshop, there will be make and take crafts for all
ages, as well as Letters to Santa. There will also be an opportunity
for pictures with Santa from noon until 2 p.m., with photography
provided by Bobbie Debrito.
This event will also feature a Local Student Art Show.
Food and drinks will be provided by the Fort Loramie FCCLA.
Admission to this event is either $2 or the donation of two canned
food items for the St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank.
Information on Santas Market Crafts and Gifts Festival can be
found on Facebook or by emailing [email protected].
11/22-10
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Valley Echoes OK, stop! I get it. But to get on the naughty list, you have to do some-
thing terrible, I admitted.
Well, I did this in private, but I stood in front of the mirror and
Are You Naughty or Nice? twerked, I confessed.
Community Agriculture Day & Concert Newton Fall Fair A Huge Success
Never Write Your The 87th Annual Newton Fall Fair was again a huge success for
Planned February 10 at Hobart Arena Return Address Again! both the Newton FFA and FCCLA chapters.
Individual competition winners in the FCCLA divisions are as fol-
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Featuring The Peterson Farm Brothers in Concert! lows:
Mark your calendars for Saturday, Feb. 10, so you dont miss the BAked GoodS: Rylee Owens and Emily Gross.
Mary Jones
Community Agriculture Day & Concert to be held from 8 a.m. until Food PreServAtioN: Emily Gross.
118 Chestnut St.
8:30 p.m. at Hobart Arena in Troy.
This event is hosted by the Ohio FFA Alumni Assn. and the Miami
Self-Stick Springfield, MA 01103
Art & Home FurNiSHiNGS: Sage Coker.
SewiNG: Kristen Lucente.
County, Ohio Farm Bureau to bring awareness to the importance of
agriculture in providing food, fiber, and natural resources to the world.
Labels Needlework & CrAFtS: Erika Shellabarger.
FlowerS: Delaney Murphy.
overAll wiNNerS: 1st Place, Rilee Owens; 2nd Place, Jaden
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The public is welcome especially youth!
A highlight will be The Peterson Farm Brothers from rural Kansas. Just Peel Stine; and 3rd Place, Erika Shellabarger.
Individual competition winners in the FFA divisions are as follows:
These enthusiastic and entertaining brothers tell the true story of
American agriculture through workshops and parody music videos.
and Stick! FFA diviSioN reSultS: Grand Overall Divisions, Ashley Ren-
Tickets and housing are now on sale through Hobarts box office ner; Res. Grand Overall Divisions, T-Lavy Farms; 3rd Overall Divi-
or at ohioffaalumni.org under NEWS. Prices can be found once Add 75 Postage & Handling sions, Laughman Farms.
Fruit diviSioN: 1st, Roland Fisher; 2nd, Matthew Roush.
you enter the site. Arens Corp.
Send order now to:
GrAiN diviSioN: 1st, Ashley Renner; 2nd, T- Lavy Farms.
All day attendees will enjoy a light breakfast, Alumni meeting and P.O. Box 69
awards, interactive leadership workshops, lunch, and the evening con- veGetABle diviSioN: 1st, Ashley Renner; 2nd, David Lacy.
Covington, Ohio 45318 SHoP diviSioN: 1st, Kim Laughman; 2nd, Nash Lavy.
cert.
Workshops will continue until 4:30, including two outreach service HAy & SilAGe diviSioN: 1st, Harold Oburn; 2nd, Ashley Ren-
Shipping Label (Print clearly, 3 lines only) ner.
projects 1) Assemble personal hygiene kits for CAM; and 2) Atten-
eGG diviSioN: 1st, T-Lavy Farms; 2nd, Owen Via.
dees are asked to bring canned food(s) to sort and donate to commu- NAME_________________________________ AG PromotioN diviSioN: 1st, Ashley Renner; 2nd, Toby Hunt.
nity food banks.
If you are coming for the concert only, doors will open at 5 p.m., naTional kiddie TracTor Pull
with The Peterson Farm Brothers concert beginning at 6.
ADDRESS_____________________________ Age 3 & 4: 1st: Cole Flory, Covington; 2nd, Liam Durst,
We want to thank our sponsors who have made this day possible. Casstown; 3rd, Tudor Gray, Pleasant Hill.
Visit our website for a complete list under the SPONSOR tab. Email CITY, STATE, ZIP__________________________ Age 5 & 6: 1st, Dylan Trost, Pleasant Hill; 2nd, Dawson Trost,
us at [email protected] if you would like to help Pleasant Hill; 3rd, Kyndell Renner, Pleasant Hill.
sponsor this event. 11/22-6
Age 7 & 8: 1st, Preston Christman, Pleasant Hill; 2nd, Eli Deeter,
Laura; 3rd, Lee Morrow, Covington.
Dine to Donate
Veterans Day Display At Buffalo Wings & Rings
The FCCLA and the FFA members, advisors, and officers would
like to thank all the parents for contributing their time and support.
At Milton-Union Library To Benefit Brukner Center Also, big thanks go to everyone who turned out for the meal that was
a huge success. We would also like to thank Mrs. Burnside and Mr.
The Milton-Union Public Library was proud to Help support the wildlife at McCullough because without our advisors the Fall Fair would not
display Veterans uniforms and historical items Brukner Nature Center by dining be possible.
from Vietnam and WWII. The items in the display at Buffalo Wings & Rings, 989 The evenings activities included a band performance, Kiddie
case belong to West Milton Police Chief Harry E. Ash St., Piqua, on Thursday, Tractor Pull, and the Class Challenge, a competition against the fresh-
Busse and were on display through Veterans Day. Dec. 7, from 5-8 p.m. man, sophomores, junior, and senior classes. Some of this years
The library is located at 560 S. Main St., West Buffalo Wings & Rings will events were Dizzy Lizzy, Wrecking Ball, Tug-O-War, Hungry, Hungry
Milton and is open Monday thru Thursday, 10 to 8, donate 15 percent of your food Hippos, No Hand Pass and Musical Chairs.
and Friday and Saturday, 9-5. bill when you dine in or order Overall winners of the Class Challenge were the seniors. The Kiss
NOTE: The library would appreciate donations carry-out. the Pig contest was won by seniors Treg Jackson and Paiton Miller
Chief Busse standing next to uniforms from of bubble wrap and padded envelopes! Flyers are not needed for this and teacher, Mr. Taylor.
the united states Marines, Air force, and Navy. event. 11/22-8 We thank the judges for all their hard work. 10/25-15
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Real Estate
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MOBILE AUTO REPAIRS LLC FOR RENTPOTSDAM: 2 bdrm. downstairs apt. Water & trash includ-
ASE certified. 35+ years experience. GM engine, transmission, & ed. $500/mo. + deposit. 937-473-5368
differential repair. Call Dennis at 937-459-8451
WANTED: Old motorcycles, mini-bikes, mopeds, 3-wheelers, or
FOR SALE: 80 acres with house at 10700 N. Mulberry Grove-
4-wheelers. Running or not. Covington 937-473-2705
Rakestraw Rd., Covington. Serious calls. 937-232-8310
[email protected]
55 ACRES OF PRIME FARM GROUND FOR SALE: All 55 acres till-
COLORADO BLUE, NORWAY, WHITE SPRUCE, Scotch, White Pine.
able. Located outside of Bradford on Horatio Rd., between 721 & Brad-
Ex. for windbreak or landscaping. 3$40; 4$53; 5$66; 6$80;
ford-Bloomer. $11,500 per acre. 937-606-1060
7$100; 8$120. Planting available. 419-582-3505
FOR RENT: One bdrm. upstairs remodeled apt. Fully furnished. Down-
town Minster. 419-305-4589
FREE KITTENS!!!
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Haunted Room
Enjoy a guided, nighttime hike through the woods followed by a
warm crackling fire and hot cup of homemade soup. Hikers are
encouraged to bring a can of soup for donation to a local food pantry.
Stay warm remember to layer up before you head out!
Pre-registration requested. Email register@miamicounty-
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parks.com, go to the program calendar
www.MiamiCountyParks.com, or call 937-335-6273, Ext. 109.
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Library!
Halloween and Beggars
Night was fun for everyone at the
Milton-Union Public Library.
There was a Haunted Room
filled with scenes from books.
The children walked through the
haunted library and received
candy at the front desk.
Colton did a great job
dressing up as a mummy!
Valley Farewells
on our cHurcH page?
The Stillwater Valley Advertiser is pleased to publish a church
page for our readers.
Many churches are now planning their Christmas services and
holiday programs. The Church Page will be published December
6, 13, and 20 to help Houses of Worship inform the community of
CLIFTON, KATHERINE M., 57 - A resident of Piqua. Died Saturday, Nov. 11, at Kettering
their holiday schedules and events.
Medical Center.
Individual church ads will be two columns wide by two inches
HARSHBARGER, MARY LOU, 88 - A resident of Tipp City. Died Wednesday, Nov. 15, at
and offered at a very nominal cost of just $30 to run all three
her home.
weeks leading up to Christmas or $20 to run just one time.
wALKUp, KERMIT D. wally, 77 - A resident of Dayton. Died Saturday, Nov. 11.
wIGHT, GERALD w. Jerry, 84 - A resident of Covington. Died Monday, Nov. 13, at the Contact our office at 937-473-2028 or 937-473-2029 and our
Hospice Unit at Upper Valley Medical Center, Troy. office personnel will be happy to assist you.
You can also email our sales representative, Yvonne Welbaum, at
[email protected].
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