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At the Library
Centerville Center
Township Public Library
Just for Kids – You can go anywhere a book will take you this Christmas Vacation! Design your
own “Reading Quest” at the Centerville Library. >From Dec 22nd to Jan 3rd, read (or have someone read
to you) for 2 hours, which is 15 minutes each weekday, and earn a BOOK or BOOK BAG. Call, stop in, or see our facebook
page for more information: 765-855-3214 and www.facebook.com/centervillepubliclibrary.
The Newport Aquarium tickets are still up for grabs! Like us on facebook at www.facebook.com/centervillepubliclibrary and you are automatically entered to win. When our fb friends total 200, we will pick a winner at random. Mission
At the Cross is still seeking help from social organizations, church mission groups, Boy Scout groups or school
clubs. They need physical help with construction, items for their thrift store, and donations of any kind including monetary
gifts. They hope to open the mission as soon as possible but need your help because funds are needed. If willing to
help contact Mission at the Cross 1018 South E Street Richmond, IN 47374 765-960-0154.
In January the Centerville-Center Township Library will host another series of computer classes. Classes
are free and are designed for all ages. To get more details, get a class brochure at the library or call the library at (765)
855-5223. Registration is encouraged to be certain of a space in these popular classes. Tues. Jan 10
Intro
to Computers, 1 – 3 pm
Introduction to Word, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Thurs. Jan 12
Internet Navigation, 1 – 3 pm
Intermediate Word, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Tues. Jan 17
Smart Use of the Web, 1 – 3 pm
Introduction to Excel, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Thur. Jan 19
Email & Facebook Preparation, 1 –
3 pm
Intermediate Excel, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Tues. Jan 24
Email Basics, 1 – 3 pm
Introduction to PowerPoint, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Thur. Jan 26
Facebook Basics, 1 – 3 pm
Intermediate PowerPoint, 5:30 – 7:30 pm
Tues. Jan 31
Using the Internet Safely (designed
for
parents & kids), 5:30 – 7:30 pm
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The Star 360 Motorcycle Touring Group
Richmond, Indiana Pres. Phil Benedict toniphil2000@gmail.comAnyone interested in joining a Family Orientated Motorcycle
Group please contact the email address above. We follow all road rules.
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Cope Environmental Center
Cope Environmental Center and Rosa's Office Plus (20 S. 11th Street in Richmond) are partnering with
Asset Recovery & Recycling and Shred Monkey to offer
monthly e-waste recycling. Bring your e-waste, used toner cartridges, old cell phones, and documents to shred and recycle
them at Rosa's on every third Saturday of the month. January’s date is 21 from 9:00 AM to Noon. Free and open to everyone!
On Wednesday, January 18, come see Cope Environmental Center's Sustainable Living Demo Tour. See this
work-in-progress as they transform an old Indiana
farmhouse into a sustainable demonstration. It is complete with alternative energy, geothermal heating/cooling system,
recycled products, energy efficiency measures and more. Find ideas to take home or learn more about the world of alternative
energy. Pre-Registration is required, call 855-3188. The cost is $5 per person.
Frying your bird this year? Don't toss the oil! We'll recycle it into biodiesel for use in our vehicles.
Bring sealed containers to CEC and place them under the "Recycling Depot" shelter (follow the signs) through January 31. Thanks
for helping us reduce waste and produce local energy Don't kick your tree to the curb!
Let us recycle into mulch instead! RP&L will chip collected trees in February for use on our trail
system. Please remove all decorations and place the tree
in the designated area (follow signs) through January 31. Thanks for giving these tress a second life through CEC!
Think you have to love bugs to volunteer at Cope Environmental Center? No way! Come find out about
all of the exciting volunteer opportunities available at CEC this winter and spring at Volunteer Orientation on Saturday,
January 7 from 9:30 to 10:30 am. Get a good start on your New Year's resolutions! Check out a list of volunteer job descriptions
online. For more information, or if you are unable to attend,contact Emily Bobrowich by e-mail at e.Bobrowich@copeenvironmental.org, or by telephone at 1-(765)-855-3188.
Historic tree planting October 8 at Jacob Julian Home in Centerville
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The Wayne County Convention and Tourism Bureau hosted an historic Tree Planting and Plaque Dedication
on Saturday morning, October 8th. The event took place on the west lawn of the Jacob B. Julian home, 116 E. Plum
Street, Centerville, Indiana, and was sponsored by First Bank Richmond.
The home is presently being restored by the owners Gail Martin and Mark Redman, but is not open to
the public at this time.
Alice Downey Browning, great-great granddaughter of Jacob B. Julian, was present to plant the Indiana State
Tulip tree in honor and memory of Mr. Julian. Mrs. Browning resides in Chadron, Nebraska. Several other members
of the Julian family from around the country were expected to attend the ceremony.
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Jacob Julian, a well known attorney and statesman, served in the Indiana House of Representatives in 1846.
He built the present home in 1857. When the Wayne County Court House was moved to Richmond in 1873, he and his brother
George W. Julian, congressman from Centerville, moved to Irvington, Indiana. Jacob Julian, along with Sylvester Johnson,
founded the town of Irvington, five miles east of downtown Indianapolis.
Mr. Julian also built the historic Oliver P. Morton home on West Main Street in Centerville in 1848.
The Julians are buried in Centerville's Crown Hill Cemetery.
A reception will be held immediately following at the Centervillle Library and the public is invited.
Displays and exhibits of the Julian familh along with historic pictures will be available to view.
For further information, please contact Event Coordinator Jim Resh at 935-8687 at the Old National Road
Welcome Center, Richmond, Indiana.
10/8/11
Warm glow candle company chosen as finalist in Country Business Magazine’s
2011 Vendor of the Year awards
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St. Charles, IL—Country Business magazine,
a 25,000-circulation trade publication for the retail gift and home decor industry, has named Warm Glow Candle Company of
Centerville, Indiana, as its finalist in the magazine’s 2011 Vendor of the Year awards. Warm Glow Candle Company started
in 1995 in the basement of owners Jackie and Alan Carberry’s Midwestern home. Since then, the company has grown into
a thriving American business that produces up to 5,000 candles a day in more than 70 fragrances. Warm Glow also operates two
storefronts, including an 11,000-square-foot candle outlet complete with a 30-foot-tall candle outside. Warm Glow Candle Company
was recognized for its high-quality product as well as its personal commitment to its customers. “Jackie and Alan have created and grown an incredible American business. Customers are devoted
to the highly fragrant, clean-burning Warm Glow candle, just as Jackie is devoted to keeping her customers happy in any way
she can,” says Susan Wagner, editor of Country Business. “This company is a true example of the American business
spirit. Jackie’s drive and moxie shows through in everything she does.” The Vendor of the Year awards are presented each year to one outstanding vendor and one finalist. Nominated
companies are judged on innovative and quality product development, competitive pricing, exemplary customer service, strong
marketing, and dedication to the business and its community. Nominated companies are also voted on by independent retailers. “Choosing the winning vendors becomes more of a challenge each year,”
says Wagner. “Our industry has some outstanding companies that continue to deliver their absolute best in terms of product
design, customer service, community involvement, and business growth. Warm Glow fits this description to a T. It is a major
player in the candle market, yet it continues to build strong personal relationships with its customers and the members of
its community.” As Vendor of the Year finalist, Warm Glow Candle Company
received an engraved trophy, and an article about the company appeared in the July/August 2011 issue of Country Business magazine. Warm Glow Candle Company can be reached at 519 W. Water Street , Centerville
, IN 47330 ; or by calling 888-253-7934 or visiting www.warmglow.com. Country Business is published seven times a year in St. Charles , Illinois . The magazine is written for independent
retailers of gifts and home accents. For subscription information, call 800-448-0245.
Carrol McConaha Rhodes was honored
There was an "Open House" for Carrol McConaha Rhodes on Sat. Oct. 22nd at 10:00-12:00 Noon at the Centerville
Christian Church Family Center in Centerville.
Why? Carrol Rhodes is retiring from writing her weekly column
after 65 years and wanted like to thank her faithful readers. Carrol was also celebrating her 90th Birthday!
10/22/11
Historic Centerville Annual Dinner
Historic Centerville’s Fall Dinner was held Thursday, October 27 at the Mansion House. Five Paul
Hamilton sketches were available at a silent auction. Hamilton was a famous Centerville artist.
The leadership of Historic Centerville continues to work on the restoration and maintenance of the building. If you have
a Saturday morning once a month to help with painting, weather stripping, patching plaster, etc., we would love an extra
set of hands! See Paul Elstro or Charlie Bane for upcoming work days.
Historic Centerville, Inc. is in need of donations for roof repair and a new driveway, we have received donations
from First Bank and US Bank. The cost of removing the chimney which has leaked into the 3rd floor ceiling is $2,000. The cost
of the new driveway with removal of the current driveway is about $7,000. So please contribute! Any amount, no matter
how large or small, is greatly appreciated. HCI is a non-profit organization who depends on memberships and donations. They
are applying for grants but no guarantee that they will get anything.
10/28/11
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Model T Party CD Now Available
The Model T Centennial T-Party DVD is now available! The 2-Disc Collector's Edition consists of just under 5 hours of the
weeklong event held in July 2008 in Richmond, Indiana.
The event celebrated 100 years of the Model T Ford. With over 900 Ts in attendance (representing all 50 states and 9 foreign
countries), this was the largest gathering of Model Ts since they left the factory.
During the weeklong event, participants toured and attended activities in 9 counties in east central Indiana and west central
Ohio. Those activities, the cars and the people have all been captured in this 2-disc collection edition DVD set.
Disc 1 includes: Arriving at the Fairgrounds, Off to Centerville, Downtown Richmond, Cardinal Greenway, Wayne County Fairgrounds-Part
I, Victory Vintage Clothing, Bob Casey ("The Henry Ford"), Kickoff Party and Dinner with Edsel Ford II and Henry Ford III,
Off to Hagerstown (Vintage Airplanes), and Off to Winchester (Historic Speedway).
Disc 2 includes: Vintage Baseball Game, Covered Bridge Tour, Model T Museum, Vintage Camping, all pre-1930, Model T Games,
Gasoline Alley, Longest parade of Model Ts in History, Wayne County Fairgrounds-Part 2, Closing Banquet with Henry Ford III
and clip from Jay Leno), Hamilton,Ohio Parade, Volunteers' Party (held after the event), and Ragtime Rick & Credits.
The DVD set was produced by Whitewater Community Television of Richmond, Indiana and is being distributed by the MTFCA.
All proceeds benefit WCTV and MTFCA.
The cost of the 2-Disc set is $29.95 and $5.50 shipping in the U.S. Shipping for Canada is $7.50; other countries $8.50.
Indiana residents include $2.48 tax (shipping is taxable).
The DVD set can be purchased at the Model T Museum located at Exit 145 off I-70 (next to Warm Glow Candle Outlet) or can
be ordered from:
Model T Ford Club of America
PO Box 126
Centerville, IN 47330-0126
765-855-5248
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Historic Centerville, Inc.
Interested in the history of our town? Get together with others with these same interests. You
can help to restore and keep the Mansion House Inn a focal point of Centerville. Join Historic Centerville! Call
855-2241 for more information.
Need a facility for a reception, party, family reunion or meeting?
The Mansion House Inn located at 214 E. Main Street and owned by Historic Centerville Inc. is
available to rent for these occasions. One fee reserves both the Mansion House and the Log Cabin. Contact Marie Elstro at
855-2241. Enjoy the quiet quaint atmosphere of this historic Inn.
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Model T - Health - Congratulations
The Model T Museum is moving! And it is moving into its own building and on property that is owned free
and clear. A permanent location! The city of Richmond, Indiana played Santa Claus this year to the Model T Museum. The city,
the center for the Centennial Model T Celebration, has given the Model T Ford Club of America a building and land for expansion.
Anyone who is in good health, is at least 17 years old (16 years old with parental consent) and weighs
at least 110 pounds may donate blood every 56 days.
Community Blood Center-Richmond invites you to schedule a donation time soon.
4450 Garwood Place
Richmond, IN
47374
(765) 962-6329.
Congratulations to eighth graders Conner Allen and Amanda Wilson for winning the annual Senator Richard
Lugar essay contest on the importance of Indiana
agriculture!
Congratulations to the Centerville-Abington Junior High School for receiving the Four Star Award
for the ninth time!!! The award means that the Junior High test scores were in the highest 25% of the state in math and language
arts!!
Congratulations to the Centerville-Abington Elementary for being the highest performing school in
the county. What is really outstanding for Centerville-
Abington Elementary is that five scores were 90% or higher out of the 12 scores. These 90% or higher scores were in the
3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th grades. Each
grade level. This is VERY outstanding.
1/4/12
Business News
Greens Fork Animal Hospital wishes everyone a
Happy New Year. The new year marks a season of hope and anticipation for boundless blessings. Did you know that
Greens Fork Animal Hospital is assisting pets to find good homes? That's right, we have a couple of options to assist
you in adopting your next pet.
We post availability of adoptable pets on our Facebook page and
we usually have one or two kittens/cats here at the clinic that are adoptable. The "in clinic" pets are vet checked,
up to date on vaccinations, socialized and, if age appropriate, they are spayed/neutered. While we cannot begin to do
the work of a shelter, this is our way of uniting an otherwise homeless pet with terrific families.
Watch our
Facebook page for future adoption opportunities. You can find us on the internet at www.gfah.com, visit us in person at 8089 State Road 38 in Greens Fork or give us a call at 765-962-4389 or 765-886-5191.
Here 'n There
(Things to do and places to go)
Richmond Winter Farmers Markets is at The Innovation Center at 814 E. Main St. in Richmond from 9:00
AM to noon every 2nd and 4th Saturday, January-April, January 14 and 28. Enjoy locally grown produce, fresh baked goods, hand-made
arts, crafts and other goods. Call 765-874-1183 or e-mail cjreed29@aol.com for more information. Sponsored by Cope Environmental Center and Lucinda’s Interiors. Come for the Food... Stay for
the Fun.
Historic Centerville, Inc. recently received a grant from Whitewater
Valley REMC for $500 to repair the roof of the Mansion House Inn and to repair the Third floor ceiling and walls due to water
damage from the leaking roof. We have also received $500 from US Bank, $100 from First Bank and $75 from Main Source Bank
for this project. We hope to get the repair work done before winter sets in. We thank all contributors for their support of
the Mansion House Inn. Wayne County Foundation gave us $600 to apply sealer to the logs of the Salisbury Log Courthouse ,
which will have to be done in the spring. The windows of the Mansion House have nearly been restored, repaired and painted
outside and inside by Charlie Bane, 27 that were in disrepair. We have also received grant money from the Wayne County Foundation
for a new display case and money to purchase archival folders, boxes, etc. Tamara Hemmerlein of the Indiana Historical
Society came for a day in November and showed us how to preserve documents and fabrics. We are still in desparate need of
money to remove the current driveway and replace it with new concrete. The cost will be $7,000 which we do not have.
A donation of $100 has been given by Kenny Bane. Any amount you can give towards this project will be greatly appreciated.
Pre-school Story Time at the Joseph Moore Museum is Tuesday, January 3 at 10:00 am. 3-5 year olds
can listen to stories from 10-10:30 then have free time to explore the museum until 11:00 am. Come and listen to Space Stories
this month and then see the stars and planets in our planetarium! Contact Carol Stocksdale at 983-1303 about this free program.
"Race in the Age of Post Racialism" Join Earlham as they celebrate the life and legacy of the late reverend Dr. Martin Luther
King, Jr. with Devon Carbado,
professor of law, at UCLA. Professor Carbado writes in the areas of critical race theory, employment discrimination,
criminal procedure, constitutional law, and identity. He is editor of Race Law Stories and is working on a book on employment
discrimination tentatively titled Acting White and is a former director of the Critical Race Studies Program at UCLA Law,
a faculty associate of the Ralph J. Bunche Center for African American Studies, a board member of the African American Policy
Forum and a James Town Fellow. No tickets required for this free lecture on Monday, January 16 from 7-9 p.m.
Drawn from one of the most famous court cases of all time, Never the Sinner alternates between courtroom
drama and character study of the two defendants on trial for their lives, Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb. The famous trial
attorney of the era, Clarence Darrow, represents the two boys in the 1924 Chicago trial, and fights not to prove their innocence,
but to spare them from execution. This is a superb look at one of the most interesting legal cases of all time. Presented
by Studio 10 at Richmond Civic Theatre, this play is Friday and Saturday, January 13-14 at 7:30 PM. Call (765) 962-8011 for
tickets.
Family Game Day at Uptown Innovation Center, 814 East Main Street is a time to learn to play some of
the best games for kids of all ages, while spending
quality time with your family at this FREE event. Be there at noon on Saturday, January 21. Food will be available to
purchase at The Tin Lizzie Cafe. This
free event is sponsored by Innovation Center and Veach's Toy Station. Call (765) 962-5761 for more information.
Enjoy and evening of dining, art and entertainment at Art to Heart. The Richmond Art Museum and Reid
Hospital Foundation join together each year for a
premiere gala and auction. This year's event is scheduled for January 14, 2012 at Forest Hills Country Club, beginning
at 5:30pm. Please consider joining them! Their mission this year is to benefit Reid Hospital's childhood obesity treatment
program , STOP (Stop Taking on Pounds) as well as Richmond Art Museum children's programs. The event's proceeds are shared
equally. Tickets start at $100, call the foundation or check the website for more information about ticket levels. Call
765-983-3102 for more details.
Super Saturday at Earlham College Wellness Center in Richmond is 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, January
7. This is your chance to try out the facility free of charge. Swim, play basketball or racquetball, walk or jog on the track,
or use the cardio and strength training equipment. There are a variety of free group fitness classes and the Wellness Program
staff is on hand to answer any questions. While checking out the facility and services at the Wellness Center you can register
to win free day passes and massages. No tickets are required. Call 765-983-1373 with questions.
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Consider a
gift to Centerville-Abington Community Dollars for Scholars®. Your
gift will help Centerville High School graduates realize their dream of a college education. Details >>>
Mail your gift to: Centerville-Abington Community Dollars for Scholars,
507 Willow Grove Road, Centerville, IN
47330
Dollars for Scholars - a
program of ScholarshipAmerica®
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Trail maps have been updated
The Old National Road Welcome Center’s Antique Alley Trail Maps have been updated for 2011. Trail #1 includes
antique shops on the “trail” beginning in Richmond, then on to Centerville, Pershing, Cambridge City/Dublin, Straughn,
Lewisville, Dunreith, Knightstown/Carthage, New Castle, Hagerstown, Greens Fork, and ending in New Paris, Ohio. Trail
#1 begins in Richmond, then on to Winchester, Union City, Farmland, Portland, then over to Ohio’s Greenville, Arcanum,
Verona, Laura, Lewisburg, and ending in New Paris. The trail brochures include contact information and hours for the
shops, plus maps. These Antique Alley Trail Maps can be picked up at the Old National Road Welcome Center, at 5701
National Road East, or can be downloaded from our website: www.visitrichmond.org.
We now have a Facebook fan page for the Welcome Center/Wayne County Convention & Tourism
Bureau. Visit us at www.facebook.com/visitrichmondin and “like” us so you can keep up to date on what is
happening in the area plus win prizes. When we reach 250 “likes” we will give away two free pizza buffets
at Joe’s Pizza in Richmond’s Historic Depot District. 1/27/11
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New Wayne County 500 piece puzzles
They make great gifts and are only $12 each!!
The puzzles may be purchased at:
Old National Road Welcome Center
5701 National Road E., Richmond, IN 47374
Hours: Monday – Friday
8:30 – 6; Saturday 10-4; Sunday 11-2.
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Promote Centerville, Inc. needs you
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Are your membership dues for Promote Centerville,
Inc. paid? You can now find this information on your address label. Check to see when your membership expires and be sure
to renew so you do not miss an issue of the Connection. If you have not joined yet, be sure to send your membership
form and dues ($25) to Promote Centerville, Inc. PO Box 73, Centerville IN 47330.
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Do you have any time that you might consider donating to help our community? We need persons to volunteer to label and
stamp these newsletters. We also need persons to volunteer to deliver these newsletters to businesses in our area. If you
would be willing to help, please contact Connie Gareiss at 855-2946 or come to the next meeting of Promote Centerville, Inc.
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Promote Centerville, Inc. needs your help! If you are hosting an event (or know someone
who is), we would be happy to promote the event. Please email cjgreads@verizon.net with details on the event. Please be sure to list event, date, time and any other pertinent facts concerning
the event.
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GO BULLDOGS
Support
the Bulldog sports this fall. Check http://www.centerville.k12.in.us for schedules. Support our student athletes with your presence at their events.
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Promote Centerville activities
If you regularly pick
up the Centerville Connection around town and enjoy the information you receive, will you consider becoming a member? The
money helps with printing and postage costs of the newsletter and is also
used for our community service projects. Remember our meetings are
the first Monday of the month at 5:30 in the Senior Center. Everyone is welcome.
E-Mail Addresses
Please!!
If you are not getting all the reminders about newsletter
articles and various other important bits of information IT'S BECAUSE WE DO NOT HAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS!!! Please send this
to myrabaldwin@netzero.net as soon as possible.
The Centerville Connection offers business-card-sized ads to members of Promote
Centerville for $35 for a three-month period; and $100 for one-year period. To place your ad, contact Connie at cjgreads@verizon.net or Myra at myrabaldwin@netzero.com.
If
you would like to be a Member of the Month, please contact Connie at cjgreads@verizon.net. It is great FREE advertising!
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Participate
Now would be a great time to donate to HELP the Animals, Inc. Help them recover from several
months of increased costs. Your tax deductible contribution of $10, $25 or $50 would be greatly appreciated. Your donation
will allow them to continue their valuable work. Send your contribution to HELP the Animals at P.O. Box 117, Richmond, IN
47375.
Want to know what is going on with your town? Visit a Town Board Meeting. The Centerville Town Council meets the
second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building, 204 E. Main Street. Meet the Board members and see what
is happening in Centerville.
Last updated 1/1/09
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Walking Through the Archways of Centerville
by Eloise McDonald
We’re walking through the archways of Centerville
We’re walking through the archways of time
What
a wonder, what a joy for every girl and boy
To sing about historic Centerville.
We’re walking through the archways of Centerville
We’re turning back the pages of time,
So
much history can be found, in such a little town
We’ll tell the world we’re proud of Centerville.
When you walk down the street,
Many visitors you’re sure to meet,
For they love to see all
the antiques
That we’re famous for – it is true,
And you can see as we celebrate our history,
We’re
so proud to say “our town is the best in the USA.
We’re walking through the archways of Centerville
We’re walking through the archways of time
What
a wonder, what a joy for every girl and boy
To tell the world we’re proud of Centerville.
We’re walking through the archways of time
What a wonder, what a joy for every girl and boy
To
tell the world we’re proud of Centerville.
Happy Anniversary, Centerville.
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