09-14-2012

 

HOUSE FIRE IN MULBERRY GROVE

Mulberry Grove Firefighters responded Thursday, at 12:08 p.m., to a report of a house fire on Second Street in Mulberry Grove.  Keyesport Firefighters also responded for automatic mutual aid.  According to Fire Chief Dwight Volkmar, the fire was confined mostly to the outside of the home.  The cause is undetermined and damage is estimated at $2,000.00.   A portion of the outside wall was opened to get to the flames and there was some damage to the interior of the home as firefighters removed part of the ceiling to make sure the fire was out.  There were no injuries and fire department personnel were on the scene about an hour.

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CUSTOMER APPRECIATION DAY AT BRADFORD NATIONAL BANK LOCATIONS

Bradford National Bank is celebrating several anniversaries this weekend.  Randy Alderman said Bradford National Bank is celebrating their 145th anniversary this year.  The Highland Branch Bradford National Bank location is celebrating their 10th anniversary.  Friday, all bank locations are having a football-themed Customer Appreciation Day.  They will serve refreshments and have giveaways.  Saturday in Highland, they are having an anniversary party from 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. with the Lions Club cooking pork burgers and hot dogs.  There will also be free kettle corn, refreshments, entertainment, and door prizes.  No purchase is necessary.  For more information, call 664-2200.

PAWS-IN-THE-PARK THIS WEEKEND

The 9th annual Paws-in-the-Park is this Saturday at Patriot’s Park.  Rachel Hunsdorfer at the Bond County Humane Society said this year’s activities include the wag-n-walk, for which people get pledges to walk with their dog.  The person with the most pledges will win a Kindle Fire.  They will also have pet photos and the agility course.  There will be a micro chipping clinic, pet nail trimming and polishing, and various pet contests.  There will also be some new activities this year.  They will have someone drawing pet caricatures and some greyhounds will be on hand for a meet and greet.   For more information, call the humane society at 664-4068.

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RECEPTION TO HONOR SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS

The Greenville Bicentennial Board is hosting a reception Monday, September 24, from 7:00 – 8:00 p.m., at the Glenwood Living Facility, to honor George “Mac” Hughey, Susie Cooper, and Charles Nash, the three living members of the Greater Greenville Sesquicentennial Committee.  The Sesquicentennial in June 1965 is still considered one of the landmark events in Greenville history.  The eight-day celebration included a carnival on the square, crowning a Sesquicentennial queen, a live production entitled “A Community Portrait,” and a large parade.  Refreshments will be served, artifacts from the Sesquicentennial will be displayed, and everyone is welcome.  For more information, call John at 664-9272.

MARINE CORPS LEAGUE NATIONAL CONVENTION

Two area Marines, Randy Weber and wife Nancy, of Trenton, and Ron Burns Sr. and wife Saundra, of Lebanon, members of Greenville Lincoln Land Leathernecks, recently attended the National Marine Corps League Convention in Mobile, Alabama.  During the convention, the Military Order of the Devil Dogs presented a check for $22,000.00 to a Mobile children’s hospital.  For more information, call 224-9437.