Cornerstone Christian performers

Members of a Praise Team from the Cornerstone Christian Church near St. Paul perform in front of a respectable crowd at the Decatur County 4-H Fair Thursday evening. The church is located at 7414 E. Michigan Rd., Waldron, which is just off I-74 near the St. Paul exit. All are invited for worship. For more information, call 765-525-9808.

Realty Executives Maximum Results changes hands

Christie Muckerheide Gard (seated) recently acquired ownership of Realty Executives Maximum Results Inc. located in Greensburg. Standing behind Muckerheide Gard (left to right) Sara Green, Donna Tewmey, Michelle McGinn will remain as Executives for the agency.

Greensburg, IN – Christie Muckerheide Gard and her husband David recently acquired ownership of Realty Executives Maximum Results Inc. real estate business from Michelle McGinn.

“This is a very exciting time not only for David and I, but also in the real estate industry including the residential and commercial markets,” Christie Muckerheide Gard said. “The future outlook for property sales is positive and it is a fabulous time for buyers and sellers alike.”

The decision to acquire Realty Executives Maximum Results comes two years after Muckerheide Gard entered the real estate industry. With a background in the financial and consumer service industry, the Muckerheide Gard family brings extensive knowledge to the marketplace.

“The Realty Executives Maximum Results Inc. team is in place and we look forward to continuing to be the real estate sales leader in the area,’ Muckereide Gard said. “We go above and beyond to help both buyers and sellers meet their real estate needs and objectives. Our local agents and office has the backing and expertise of a nationally known corporation and we utilize their connections to the fullest extent possible for our clients.”

The agents and brokers of Realty Executives Maximum Results Inc. have a diverse background and extensive knowledge and connections throughout Southeastern and Central Indiana and are committed to helping their clients buy and or sell their property in a timely fashion.

As well as being broker/owner of the agency, Muckerheide Gard is also a certified Home Staging Specialist, providing expert advice on preparing your home for sale. This service is free to all clients of Realty Executive Maximum Results Inc.

Michelle McGinn will remain as an executive with the company as will Donna Tewmey and Sara Green. “We have a very experienced staff in our office,” Muckerheide Gard said. “With our connections, we know our clients will be pleased with our services, results and our commitment to work hard for them. We are more than real estate agents, we are executives”

“Christie Muckerheide Gard is the right person to acquire ownership of this business,” Michelle McGinn said. “I am pleased that I will continue to be associated with the business and in a position to focus even more on our clients’ needs.”

Realty Executives Maximum Results Inc., utilizes today’s social networking opportunities to keep the public informed including their website at www.greensburgproperties.com, Facebook, Twitter, Blogging and involvement in the Greensburg/Decatur County community and various other networking groups. Realty Executives is a Gold member sponsor of the Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber of Commerce, the Decatur County Board of Realtors, MIBOR (Metropolitan Indianapolis Board of Realtors) and NAR (National Association of Realtors).

Realty Executive Maximum Results Inc executives have extensive knowledge of communities surrounding Greensburg including Westport, St. Paul, Columbus, Lake Santee, Rushville, Milroy, New Point, Batesville, Millhousen, Osgood, Versailles, Milan and all executive are extremely skilled in negotiating and are committed to providing excellent service to their clients.

Joining Christie Muckerheide Gard in the Greensburg office will be Michelle McGinn, with 15 years of experience, Donna Tewmay, with 15 years of experience and Sara Green, who has been in the industry for four years.

Christie Muckerheide Gard can be reached by calling 812-663-2255 Ext. 5, by cell phone at 812-593-5638, email at cgard@realtyexecutives.com or by fax at 812-663-9754. Her personal website is at www.cgardtoday.com or visit www.greensburgproperties.com. Other executives may be reached by calling 812-663-2255 or visit their office at 347 W. Main St. Clients also will be able to utilize Realty Executives Maximum Results Inc rotating billboard to display their properties for sale at the high traffic area office located at 347 W. Main St., Greensburg.

First ride on the boat

Peering over the top of the rail, 10-year-old Casey Clark takes his first ever ride on Pharaoh's Boat at the Decatur County 4-H Fair Sunday evening. Clark survived the ride and couldn't wait until Thursday when all rides only costs 1 ticket.

Ready for the parade

Members of the Greensburg Youth Baseball League Minor Division Cubs baseball team helped their sponsor by throwing candy and prizes to hundreds of people watching the Decatur County 4-H Fair parade on Sunday. Pictured above are (left to right) assistant coach Brian Nobbe, Noah Davers, Travis Nobbe and Nathan Emsweller. The Cubs were sponsored by Enneking Auto Body of Greensburg. The parade is a staple at the Decatur County Fair.

Powell receives The Rock

Terry Powell, manager of the Buffalo Wings and Rings in Greensburg, receives the Rock award from Al Barnett of the Southeastern Indiana hub of Rainmakers. The Rock is presented to a deserving individual each month and this month Powell and his business were the recipients.

Rainmakers meet in Greensburg

Lora Reed Williams, local attorney in Decatur County speaks with Angela Phebus at the monthly hub meeting of the Greensburg and Southeastern Indiana Rainmakers group. The group will begin meeting at the Hampton Inn on the second Thursday of every month starting in August. The meetings begin at 11:30 a.m.

Rainmakers is a networking group that helps cultivate business leads and opportunities for its members. The organization in Greensburg is a collaboration between Rainmakers and the Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber of Commerce and has replaced the Chamber's Networking at Noon program. All are invited to attend to learn more about the networking opportunities.

For more information contact the Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber of Commerce at 812-663-2832 or Al Barnett at 812-363-3515.

Fair time in Decatur County

Lori Durbin, Outreach Librarian for the Greensburg Public Library, is busy setting up a display at the Decatur County 4-H Fair. The fair kicks off Friday, July 10 and runs for a week. Parking in selected spaces at the fair is $2 and goes to support various civic groups. The fair is free and on Thursday of next week, visitors can enjoy rides for only 1 ticket. There are many highlights to the week, but the main focus is on that of 4-H and the youth of the county. Durbin has been with the Greensburg Public Library for 11 years and is involved in many volunteer organizations throughout the area.

Kiwanis ready for the fair

The Decatur County 4-H Fair gets underway on Friday, July 10. Pictured to the right are Greensburg Kiwanis members Bill Halder (left) and Merle Smith as the pair was busy Thursday evening setting up a booth in the main building at the fairgrounds. The fair runs until the following Friday. Many visitors enjoy going through the various buildings looking at displays from 4-H'ers and registering for prizes from area merchants.

Fore

Bill Humpert from Renner Hurley Honda Motors in Greensburg, takes a practice shot while at the Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber of Commerce annual golf outing Wednesday. Renner Hurley Honda sponsored a hole-in-one contest on hole No. 5 on the Meadows course. A few of the participants came close to scoring a new Honda by hitting a hole-in-one, but it was not meant to be at this year's tournament.

Chamber golf outing

The Greensburg/Decatur County Chamber of Commerce annual golf outing will be held Wednesday, July 8 at North Branch Golf Course.

Approximately 22 teams are registered for the event which kicks off at 10 a.m.

This site will be updated following the golf outing. Watch for photos.

Lake Santee

July 4 event at Lake Santee. A full day of food with the Lake Santee Kiwanis Club cookout, swimming, boating, flea market and all capped off at dusk with a large fireworks show over the lake.

Lake Santee is located in the northern section of Decatur County.

Decatur County Fair

The Decatur County 4-H Fair will run from Friday, July 10 through Friday, July 17, 2009.

The parade theme for 2009 will be "150 Years of Progress in Decatur County," following the recent 150 year celebration of Greensburg.

Traditional events will once again fill the fairgrounds including the Greensburg Power of the Past Antique Tractor Pull on Friday, July 10.

The United Midget Racing Association will be visiting the grandstands on Saturday, July 11 and on Sunday, July 12, visitors will enjoy a garden tractor pull, Vesper Services, Decatur County 4-H in Revue including the crowning of the 4-H Queen and King. Also on Sunday is the traditional 4-H Fair parade which snakes its way down Park Road to the fairgrounds, a 3 mile trip and one that is enjoyed by many.

Lucas Oil Pro Pulling League Tractor Pull will be held Monday, July 13 and Tuesday will see an Open Class Farm Tractor Pull.

Wednesday, July 15 brings the ATV Flat Drags and on Thursday, July 16, the Pick Up Truck and Semi Truck drag races will be in the grandstand area of the fairgrounds.

The big attraction at the Decatur County Fair is the Demolition Derby on Friday, July 17, the closing night of the event. This bash 'em up and crash 'em up event brings the largest crowd of the week to the grandstand area. It is sure to be a good one again this year.

The contract for the fair rides has once again gone to Luehrs Rides out of Florida. Family bargain day is Thursday from 1 p.m. until 11 p.m. where all rides take only 1 ticket.