WEST ALEXANDRIA — Birthdays this week: Ray Buchanan, Sean Bassler, Jessica Hickey, Duayne Sewell, Joyce Tuthill, Chris Dawson, Heather Henemyre, Shirley Habekost, Sophia Naudascher, Joshua Spencer, Traci Sagester, Ridge Petelle, Sean Bassler, Autsin Roell, Cody Roell, Alice Siefker, Josh Sagester, Marilyn Bassler, Jasmine Hoskins, Wyatt House, Austin Burkett, David Haines, Kieyn Parizek, Brian and Kim DeVilbiss.
Anniversaries this week: Dave and Darla Weber, Lance and Tyler Pemberton, Addison and Ashley Clymer Frei, Wayne and Jean Beneke, Curt and Celeste Caplinger, Greg and Jennifer Fox.
American Legion Post 322
Harry Collins Golf Outing is Sept. 8, at Highland golf course in Richmond, Indiana. $200 per foursome, shotgun start at 8 a.m. Free drinks including alcohol and lunch at the West Alexandria Legion after golf. Free drinks until 4 p.m. for all golfers.
Ladies Night and Euchre every Wednesday at 7 p.m. if we have enough entries. $5 entry fee and 50/50 raffle.
Senior Fun Bunch meets every Thursday from 1-4 p.m. at 1477 Ohio 503 South.
Smoked Chicken or BBQ Pork Chop Dinners
The West Alexandria Celebration Committee is sellingsmoked chicken or bbq pork chop dinners on Sunday, Sept. 22, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at 73 N. Main Street, next to Subway. All funds raised will be used to help pay for toys purchased for Santa Villa and the July 4 fireworks. Food prepared by Hog Wild Smokehouse Ribs. Half a smoked chicken with dinner roll, applesauce and choice of green beans or baked beans is $7. A 3/4 lb. Smokedpork chop with dinner roll, applesauce and choice of green beans or baked beans is $8. Orders need to be placed by Sept. 16 to ensure you get a dinner. Any extra meals are sold on a first-come first-serve basis. Orders may be called into Carol Lunsford at 839-4085 with your order, name and phone number.
Turkey Shoot, TVRGC
Twin Valley Rod and Gun Club is sponsoring a Turkey Shoot at 1 p.m. on Sundays beginning Sept. 29, Oct. 6, 13, 20, 27 and Nov. 3, 10, and 17. The public is welcome and there is a lunch stand in the Clubhouse. Contact H.K. Steiner at 232-4504, Curtis Early at 533-3226 or Paul Price at 248-1083.
AKS Oktoberfest Miss & Mr. Pageant
Alpha Kappa Sorority has been serving West Alexandria since 1941 as a Philanthropic Organization. We strive to provide a service to our community and surrounding areas by donating to families and students during the holidays and throughout the year. We provide two scholarships for our Seniors attending Twin Valley South Schools. We help sponsor the Oktoberfest Queen Contest at the local Oktoberfest, annually. In addition, we make many contributions to our school, community and other organizations such as the Susan G. Komen for the Cure Foundation each year.
Our fourth annual Oktoberfest Miss & Mr. Pageant is open to boys and girls ages 12 months through eighth grade. This is a non-profit fundraiser that will be held at the 52nd annual West Alexandria Oktoberfest on Saturday, Oct. 12-13. Applications for the pageant can be found on facebook, and if you have any questions or comments contact Bevin Hager, AKS Pageant Committee Chairperson, by messaging Alpha Kappa Sorority West Alexandria.
Historical WA Book Available
The History of the First Forty Lots of West Alexandria, Ohio, written by Audrey Gilbert and Ronald Dafler is now available. The book provides important historical information about the deed transfers for each lot and their purchasers, going back as early as 1818. It includes details of births, deaths, marriages, occupations, military service and civic involvement, plus over 90 pictures telling the story of West Alexandria’s origins, and painting a picture of the lives of its earliest residents. In addition to its important contributions to the preservation of the town’s history, the book will also serve as a vital resource to genealogists researching family histories. This book can be purchased for $25 at The Archive, located in the West Alex Library, on Mondays or Wednesdays from 2-4p.m., or can be ordered at [email protected] where shipping charges apply, or by calling (937) 839-4819. West Alexandria Archive is a 501c3 non-profit organization. We are funded solely by donations. Donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Your donations may be made payable to: West Alexandria Archive, 16 N. Main St.
WA EMS Blood Drive
The Community Blood Center is having a blood drive Sept. 14 from 9 a.m.-noon at the EMS building, 8 Marty Lane. Give blood to save lives and help those fighting the battle against cancer.
Town-Wide Community Garage Sale Days
The West Alexandria Celebration Committee is sponsoring Town-Wide Community Garage Sale Days from 8 a.m.-7 p.m. Oct. 3, 4, and 5 in the village. No garage sale permits are needed during the Town-Wide Garage Sale dates.
Feel free to post your address on this Facebook event if you are having a garage sale.
St. John Lutheran Church, Ingomar
St. John will hold its annual Ice Cream Social on Saturday, Sept. 7, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. at 2139 Enterprise Road. We will have home-made ice cream, cake and pie, along with sandwiches, salads and chicken and noodles. There will be a bazaar table where you can purchase unique items. Proceeds will be donated to the Preble County Success Program at TVS, and the Preble County Domestic Violence Shelter. It would be sweet if you could join us for good food and fellowship.
St John Church
Mission for August collected $310 for WACOCA Local needs. Mission for September is Crossroad, Ft. Wayne, Indiana.
Salem Lutheran Church
Salem Kids, formerly Junior Lutherans, will begin Wednesday, Sept. 11, meeting every Wednesday evening at 6 p.m. for a meal, then the program from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Kids age 3 years through sixth grade are welcome to be a part of Salem Kids which includes a meal, Bible lessons, fun activities and service projects. For additional information contact Wanda DeVilbiss at 937-361-6865.
Widow Project Day is Saturday, Sept. 28, meeting at 8 a.m. for volunteers to work on projects at the home of a recent widow, her four month old baby and two year old child. This project is based on James 1:27 which states believers are to look after orphans and widows.
The Blanket and Bible ministry is collecting new or gently used Bibles to accompany quilts and soap for national disaster relief.
Salem Women will meet for a quilt knotting party on Sept. 10 at 10 a.m.
Adult Bible Study will continue through the Autumn season on Wednesday evenings at 6:30 p.m. in the church Lounge.
Middle School Ministry meets every Sunday evening at 6:30 p.m.
The Men’s Breakfast and Bible Study meets every third Saturday, next on Sept. 21, at 7:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall.
Special Offering for September is designated by the Finance Committee to go to Scott and Lindsay Watson for their adoption attempts.
Join us on facebook and like our page to get the latest news of events and people related to our congregation at facebook.com/West Alexandria Salem Lutheran Church.
Church of the Brethren
The next Community Meal will be Wednesday, Oct. 2, at the Church of the Brethren 22 East Oak St. from 5-6:30 p.m. Community Meals will continue the first Wednesday of each month through June.
