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Week 3: Versailles vs. Ft. Recovery

Week 3 football scores

Week 3 scores: Versailles 34, Ft. Recovery 0; Findlay 62, Greenville 8; Ansonia 41, National Trail 14; Arcanum 21, Twin Valley South 20; Miami East 24, Mississinawa 0; Covington 56, Bradford 22

Congratulations to Arcanum for scoring its first win of the year. Ansonia stays strong, but Bradford drops its first game under Curtis Enis.

Versailles faced off with Ft. Recovery in a match-up of unbeaten teams. This game was never in doubt as Versailles jumped out to a quick 14-0 lead and never looked back. Ft. Recovery could only muster 81 yards of offense the entire night. Aaron McNeilen had a huge night with 6 catches, 167 yards, and 3 receiving touchdowns. Watch for video of the Versailles game tomorrow.

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Turn back time… wouldn’t we all like to if we could?

Well it happens on the outskirts of Versailles on the third Sunday of September each year. Located south of Versailles and north of Webster, off of State Route 185, on St. Peter’s Road The tiny congregation of the St. Peter’s Evangelical Lutheran Church closed their doors in 1905, over one hundred and five years ago. This German immigrant congregation founded in 1850 in the home of these hearty settlers in what was then referred to as “Dutch Roost” faded away into other English congregations and closed the doors on a bit of America’s early history.

The congregation was gone, yet an annual Homecoming Service was held each year after the closing for those original families to gather and remember. Today most are gone, yet a new generation gathers and you too are invited!
The church looks much like it did when it closed. From the handmade pulpit, to the original oil chandelier, to a fabulous old pump organ those German pioneers would surely recognize their old log church.

The church and cemetery are maintained by a Board of Trustees comprised of several of the original families who still reside in the area.

Please join us and turn the clock back on September 19th at the Annual Homecoming. The church and cemetery will be open for self guided tours at 1:30 with a Hymn Sing at 2:30. The Rev. Alan Knoke of St. John Lutheran in Greenville will be the leader. The youth of Trinity will offer an Old Fashioned Church Yard Lunch beginning at 1:30 p.m.

For the history buff, original histories of St. Peter’s have been re-printed and will be available for purchase at a nominal price.

Come for a peek into history, or a bite to eat, or help us sing those old hymns, but please come and help us keep this uniquely special tradition alive!

Local man dies in auto accident

On September 6th, 2010 at 6:33 PM, Darke County Sheriff's Deputies along with Versailles Fire, Versailles Rescue and Careflight were dispatched to Boyer Road north of Etter Road in reference to an injury accident.

The preliminary investigation revealed a motor scooter driven by David L. Armstrong Sr., 70, Versailles, was traveling Northbound on Boyer Road north of Etter Road when the front tire blew out causing the scooter to travel off the roadway, striking a wooden post, which caused both riders to be ejected. Both riders were wearing helmet.

Armstrong was airlifted to Miami Valley Hospital by Careflight. The passenger, Carolyn F. Armstrong, 68, Versailles, was transported to Wayne Hospital where she was treated and released.

This accident remains under investigation.

UPDATE: The Darke County Sheriff's Office was notified during the morning hours of September 7th, 2010, that David L. Armstrong Sr. of Versailles, Ohio , died due to injuries sustained from the crash on Boyer Road while in surgery at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton, Ohio.

Versailles volleyball star Megan Campbell is now playing for U.D.

Megan helped the University of Dayton beat Northern Iowa Friday in a battle of ranked teams. Great job Megan! Here is the box score.

Versailles scores 55 in blowout of Graham

Below is junior quarterback Zach Niekamp fighting for extra yardage in Versailles' 55-21 beating of Graham Friday night. As usual, tigerballonline.net has great photo and video coverage of the game.

Band Regroup for Big Night!

“We’ve got spirit, yes, we do. We’ve got spirit how about you?” This was just one of the old cheers that rocked the stands at Versailles football games thirty plus years ago. Then the band would break into “The Horse” or some other song to get the crowd fired up. Times have changed but for one night those old days can rock again. Kevin Taylor, Versailles High School’s current band director along with your Alumni Board urge you to dust off those old instruments, break out those batons and flags and let’s party like its 1999!

All band alums are invited to join our current band in the stands as we welcome the Graham Falcons to Tiger Town for the first home football game of the season on Friday September 3, 2010 and the kick off for the All Class Reunion 2010 edition.

You say you don’t remember the songs? That’s why a special rehearsal will be held in the new band room at Versailles High School on September 2, at 7:00p.m. You can enter through door number 10. If you need an instrument there are some at the school to borrow. So this is the invite and no excuses like you gave Mr. Cooper why your Government homework wasn’t done! Be there and let’s rock the stands with Tiger pride!

Class of ’76 Mini Reunion

The V.H.S. Class of 1976 will have a mini reunion as part of the All Class Reunion on Saturday September 4, 2010 in the Social Tent at 7:00 p.m.

This is a no fuss event! Everyone is invited, there will be no other invitations, just come and talk with your old friends! Plan to call your classmates and pass the word… everybody is welcome, come enjoy being together after 34 years!

Versailles Alumni Seeking Teachers

You are invited to be our honored guests at a reception to thank-you for your gift of education to the students of the Versailles School District. Whether you retired from teaching at Willowdell, North Star, or Versailles, or are currently teaching, you are cordially invited to be our guest at a reception during the All Class Reunion week-end to say thank-you. This special event will be held at The Inn at Versailles on Saturday September 4, 2010 from 1:00 until 3:00.

Please stop in to renew old friendships and remember times past. Alumni are also invited to join in and share memories with your teachers. Light refreshments will be provided and a cash bar will also be available.

We look forward to seeing you!

Jordan Monnin rushes in Versailles' 35-14 win over Celina

photo courtesy of tigerballonline.net

Child Death Investigation

The Darke County Coroner’s Office and the Darke County Sheriff’s Office are investigating the death of a twelve year old child identified as Jordan T. Pond of Versailles. On Friday evening, August 20, 2010 at approximately 10 PM the child suffered a sudden cardiac arrest at the Darke County Fair near the area of Gate 6. An EMS unit stationed on the grounds came to the aid of the child. The child was rushed to Wayne Hospital across the street from the fairgrounds where he was later pronounced dead.

Darke County Coroner Dr. T. Kathman reports that preliminary findings suggest that the cause of death is natural. A final determination on cause and manner of death is pending further forensic testing which could take several weeks.

There is no evidence at this time to suggest that the child’s death is associated with his attendance at the Darke County Fair.

Come On, We Know You Want To!

Calling on all sings! To honor our nation, school and all those great music teachers that have taught us through the years. The Versailles Music Department in cooperation with the Versailles Alumni Association will take part in the pregame festivities on September 3rd as part of the 2010 edition of the All Class Reunion.

This chorus is to be made up of current V.H. S. students, alumni, and community members, and will lead us in the “Star Spangled Banner”, the Versailles Alma Mater, and perhaps one other number.

Versailles Alumni, Mike Brown will conduct this group. But to assure a quality performance those wishing to sing are asked to attend one short rehearsal in the new Versailles High School Chorus room on Wednesday evening September 1, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.

So gather together your friends and fellow singers and plan on joining us as we honor the likes of Esther Pitsenbarger, Wilma Heiby, Earl Keyser, Alnora Snedeker, Sharon Tipton and Lynn Blakeley as we raise our voices in song!

ONE PATIENT AIRLIFTED FOLLOWING MOTORCYCLE CRASH

On August 13th, 2010 at approximately 11:02 PM, the Darke County Sheriff's Office along with Versailles Fire Department, Versailles Rescue, Versailles Police Department and Careflight were dispatched to State Route 47 North of Studer Road in reference to a motorcycle accident.

A preliminary investigation has revealed a motorcycle was traveling westbound on State Route 47 when the drive failed to negotiate a curve, driving off the left side of the road. The motorcycle rolled into a bean field after striking the ditch, coming to rest on top of the driver. A passing motorist observed the motorcycle in the field and called 9-1-1. This same person also assisted a Versailles Firefighter and Versailles Police Officer with lifting the motorcycle off of the injured person.

The driver of the motorcycle was airlifted to Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton with critical injuries.

This accident remains under investigation.

"Try it" week at Versailles YMCA begins August 16th

The Y is offering “Try It” weeks at both the Greenville and Versailles Facility beginning on Monday, August 16th. “Try It” Weeks allow YMCA of Darke County members to try out some of the Y’s most popular classes for free. Those not a member of the Y may drop-in for a $5 fee. Class offerings in Greenville include Toning, Bootcamp, Mixed Martial Arts Workout, Indoor Cycling, Pilates, Step N’ More as well as a variety of water aerobics classes. In Versailles , class offerings include Resist-A-Ball, Total Fitness, Zumba, “Abs”olutely as well as a variety of water aerobics classes. Contact the Y at 548-3777 in Greenville or 526-4488 in Versailles for days and times. The YMCA of Darke County is the leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.

Thank you to the Versailles Alumni Association

I would like to thank the Versailles Alumni Association for putting the softball tournament together. My wife Jackie and I spent the weekend camping out in left field with my brother and his girlfriend. We got to see a lot of friends and family that we had not seen in a long time. The best part was just being able to spend time with old classmates, eat some good food, drink some cold beer and run rule the 1990 team after they made their Grandma/Grandpa & Geritol jokes. We are definitely coming back again next year and would encourage anyone that can to do so. It was a blast. A lot of good PEOPLE...

As we drove through Versailles on our way home Jackie and I both noticed and commented on how much PRIDE everyone takes in keeping their place up.

We also got to see the PROGRESS on the new school.

It is good to see that Versailles, OH is living up to the motto “PEOPLE, PRIDE & PROGRESS”. After this past weekend they may want to add PARTY to the Motto.

Note to anyone over 30. Start stretching 2 weeks in advance. Especially the hamstring. A massage therapist could have made a fortune this weekend.

Don and Jackie Hope, Class of 1980, Wilmington, Ohio

Recap of the Relay for Life

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The first football of the season

Tigerballonline.net forwarded these photos from today's 7-on-7 summer scrimmage between Versailles and Sidney-Lehman. The regular season isn't that far off ...

Dr. Harvey B. Hole, Jr. passed away Monday, July 12th

Obituary here.