“90 Years of Service”
- A History of the Greenville Kiwanis Club
Compiled by: William T. Maxwell and W. Roy Haines - Part 1 of 5 – 1921
through 1949
The Kiwanis Club of Greenville owes a debt of gratitude to Kiwanian
William T. Maxwell for the following history of the Club. Bill served
the Club as President, Secretary, Distinguished Lt. Governor and
unofficial Club Historian. The passing of Bill on September 10, 2000
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Swank elected next
KCI Division 3 Lt. Governor
Greenville High School sophomore Natasha Swank has been elected Kiwanis
International Ohio District’s next Division 3 Lt. Governor. She will be
installed at the District Convention in Columbus on April 17. Swank
takes the reins from retiring Lt. Governor Mariah Reitz, who served for
the 2010-2011 school year. Reitz, who will be a senior next year, was
the first Greenville... read
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Darke County Animal
Shelter Pet of the Week
Portia is a 1-year-old Great Dane/Lab mix. She is bluish gray with a
white chest. She also has short hair. She is a friendly girl, is
current on her shots and has been altered. She is house broken and good
with kids. She is a friendly girl and weighs around 80 pounds. She is
looking for a good home. We also have a little terrier mix; a couple of
labs, a shepherd, a Pointer mix a boxer... read
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Darke County Parks
Program Reminders
Early Morning Discovery Hike, Tuesday Mornings: 8 am * Note time change!
Backyard Sugarin’, Saturday, Feb. 26: 1pm /
Pre-registration Required
Maple Sugarin’ at the Prairie, Saturday, March 5: 7:30am-4pm,
Sunday, March 6: 12-4pm
Waffle Breakfast, Saturday, March 5: 7:00am-10:30am... read
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Scouting this Growing
Season: Weeds, By Justin Petrosino, ANR Extension
Educator, OSU Extension
Its time to talk about my favorite topic in pest management, weed
control! Actually I should say management, control denotes a
reactionary measure. We want to be proactive when it comes to taking
care of our weeds. This is especially true when it comes to tough to
handle weeds like marestail. Knowing a little about our weeds lifecycle
can also help us plan a program to manage it... read
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Allan Wolf… the Gold
Standard, By Bob Robinson
“Allan Wolf is the gold standard for poetry performance,” said Dr. Nile
Stanley, Editor, Florida Reading Quarterly. High School students at
Tri-Village seemed to agree, with clapping “in time,” laughing (at the
appropriate times) and nearly 100 percent rapt attention during Wolf’s
recent 50-minute performance. Allan Wolf – author, poet, performer and
educator – used guitar, oratory and... read
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VFW Auxiliary donates
to Quilt of Valor project, By Lyn Bliss, Senior Scribe
Ladies’ Auxiliary to Greenville’s VFW Post 7262 hosted Chris Stamcoff
of Towne Squares Quilt Club (TSQC) at a recent meeting. Chris explained
the details of a special project being done by the quilters. TSQC has
joined the Quilt of Valor (QOV) program. The QOV program has as its
mission to cover ALL those service- members and veterans touched by
war... read
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Down on the Farm,
By Nancy Hampshire Rush, Senior Scribe, Author, My Mother’s Child
Jean soon learned what it took to become a farmer’s wife and adapted
quite readily. She worked in the fields right alongside Dick and drove
the tractor when Dick was needed elsewhere. It’s strange that she could
drive a tractor so well but she never got her driver’s license until
after Dick had passed away and she moved into town. She was probably in
her fifties at the time... read
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Students assigned to
learn about their community, By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – Two Wright State Lake Campus freshmen – one of them a
former Key Club member – attended a Greenville Kiwanis meeting recently
as part of a history assignment at school.
The two students, Jennifer Westfall, who was in Key Club last year, and
Brooke Kennedy – both 2010 Greenville High School graduates – are
enrolled... read
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Cheap Gas
From 1 to 3 PM on Saturday, the Lassus station on the circle had a lot
of business. Regular gas was selling for $2.57 a gallon, a
savings of 50 cents over the regular price. It caused a minor
traffic problem on East Main St. and around the Circle. The event
was the brain child of the Gospel Baptist Church. Bill Edwards is
the pastor. A spokesman said they wanted... read
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Help Needed! Calling
all men with pickup trucks
Grace Resurrection Center, 433 E. Water St., Greenville - Our Food
Pantry needs men with pickup trucks. We distribute food to Darke County
residents in need. We pick up food from a variety of sources, and we
need volunteers who are available to help pick up, load and unload the
food we receive. We currently pick up food in Greenville on Monday and
Thursday mornings, and in Union City, Ohio, on Friday mornings. We also
have one huge... read
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Greenville residents
honored for volunteer efforts
HandsOn West Central Ohio, a program of Council on Rural Services, is
proud to announce that two members of the program’s Retired and Senior
Volunteer Program were recognized for their volunteer efforts by the
Ohio Department of Aging on February 10 in Columbus. Victor and Becky
French, residents of Greenville, were honored during a reception...
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KCI Division meetings
combine business with fun
“I pledge, on my honor, to uphold the Objects of Key Club
International; to build my home, school and community; to serve my
nation and God; and combat all forces which tend to undermine these
institutions.” But nothing says they can’t have fun while doing it, as
the following photos will show. In 2010 Greenville High School Junior
Mariah Reitz signed... read
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DARKE T.E.A. PATRIOTS
Meeting Report
February 12, 2011 The DARKE T.E.A. PATRIOTS meeting held on Saturday
February 12, 2011 at the Wagon Wheel Dining Room on Sweitzer Avenue was
intentionally different than our typical meetings and was very
informative. Our featured speaker was Paul Lambert from EducateOhio.
EducateOhio is an organization which encourages and facilitates
informed participation of citizens in the governance of their school
districts. It was founded by a group of people who... read
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PCI Joins Forces with
Youth-Oriented Nonprofit, The Light Foundation
Industry leader in alternative fuels to offer learning and mentoring
opportunities for at-risk teens enrolled in Foundation’s groundbreaking
programs - UNION CITY, Indiana… Productive Concepts International
(PCI), an industry leader in alternative fuels conversion technologies
and systems, recently announced a partnership with New England Patriot
Matt Light to help at-risk youth... read
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Pets of the week -
Darke County Animal Shelter
Gunner is a 3-month-old Australian Cattle dog (Red Heeler) mix. She is
red and white with short hair. Sammy is a 4-month-old Shepherd mix. She
is black, tan and white with short hair. Jake is an 8 year old Spaniel.
He is brown and white with medium length hair... read
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Scouting this Growing
Season… Diseases, By Justin Petrosino, OSU Extension,
Darke County
Last week we discussed a few pesky bugs that have been and may continue
to be a problem in our major crops. This week we’ll talk about some
diseases we’re keeping an eye on. Let’s dive in with the one that is
still on everyone’s mind, head scab. Why was it such a problem last
season? We fulfilled our disease triangle. We had inoculum from
previous infection of corn, we had warm, wet weather at flowering, and
we had a lot of susceptible varieties planted. The big question. ...
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Help someone learn to
read and write English, HandsOn West Central Ohio
Can you imagine moving to a new country where even a restaurant menu is
impossible for you to read and understand? Area residents have
the opportunity to help adults learn to read and write English,
improving their chances to find jobs and raise their families in Darke
County. The Adult Basic Literacy Education program needs volunteers who
are interested in helping adults learn to read and write English.
Lesson plans will be provided, and volunteers do... read
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Learning for Life,
By Chris Mortensen, Principal, Greenville High School
I decided to aim this specifically at the seniors, but might be worth
pondering by all. As an educator, a philosophy of education
guides every step that we take and focuses the lens of what we see as
the goals that need to be achieved daily. I believe that in life
we never stop learning and if we stop learning then we cease to
live. I often find that while we are educating our... read
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The A-B-C’s of
Medicare… a Starter’s Guide, Provided by Amy Farmer
Let’s face it - Medicare can be confusing, both for those who are
enrolled in the program and for those who are assisting loved ones in
managing their health care needs. Fortunately, help is
available! The Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program
(OSHIIP) is a program of the Ohio Department of Insurance. Since 1992,
OSHIIP’s trained staff and network of more than 1,300 volunteers...
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Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Contributes to
DCCA
The Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund has recently awarded funds to
Darke County Center for the Arts to support the Family Theater Series
and Arts in Education programs. According to a DCCA
representative, DCCA presents and promotes performing and fine arts,
encouraging cultural enrichment in the community. DCCA is also
committed to the preservation of Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall as an
important cultural center. DCCA presents three shows annually in the...
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Ketrow Foundation
contributes to DCCA
Ketrow Foundation has recently awarded funds to Darke County Center for
the Arts to support the 2010/2011 Family Theater Series and Arts In
Education programs. DCCA presents and promotes performing and fine
arts, encouraging cultural enrichment in the community, according to a
DCCA representative. DCCA is also committed to the preservation
of Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall as an important cultural center...
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Biddlestone sets up
annual “In Memoriam” Scholarship
DARKE COUNTY – Local businessman Darrell Biddlestone, and his wife
Debbie, awarded their first Annual “In Memoriam” Scholarship check to
the Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund recently. The annual scholarship
was established to honor Biddlestone’s mentor, the late Ralph “Fred”
Wright, who passed away in August 2006. The “In Memoriam” donation will
be... read
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Greenville Eagles…
Old fashioned entertainment and great food - By Bob
Robinson
Feb. 10, 2011 - About 150 Eagles members and their guests enjoyed a
great steak dinner and dancing to “The American Kings,” a 50’s and 60’s
Rock ‘n Roll band, last week. It was the Lodge’s monthly “steak dinner
and dance” held on the first Saturday of each month during the winter.
Couples and singles of all ages danced, twisted, hoola hooped, tapped...
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Thank you! Over 450
Valentine’s Sent to Troops
The Oliver-Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville in cooperation with
the Veterans & Family Memorial Care program, Woodland Primary
School in Greenville, Ansonia “ Kid’s That Care”, Mississinawa
Elemetary and St. Mary’s School in Greenville, worked together to show
our troops in Iraq, United States and Afghanistan how much we care and
support them with... read
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Darke County Parks
Upcoming Events
Antler Amble - Saturday, February 12 at 2:30 PM - Last year’s hike was
a bust due to heavy snowfall… so we’re trying again! Also Boxes for
Bluebirds - Thursday, February 17 at 6 PM - Pre-registration Required /
Fee: $7.00 - Do you have a “guest home” for a bird family in your
backyard?... read
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Dirksen new YP
president
Past-President David Barger (R) congratulates Andrew Dirksen (L) for
his recent election as president of the Darke County Young Republicans
Club (DCYRC). DCYRC will be having a "pizza dinner" and business
meeting at 6:30 p.m., Thursday, February 17 in the private dining room
of the... read
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The Darke County
Animal Shelter presents its pets of the week
Dakota is a 4-year-old Spitz mix. She is all white with long hair. She
is a sweet girl and only weighs around 35 pounds. She loves people and
is very playful. She is looking for that good home. Lucky is a
9-year-old terrier mix. He is tan and white with short hair. He likes
people more than other male dogs. He should go to someone without other
dogs. He would make a nice companion... read
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Scouting this Growing
Season: Insects, By Justin Petrosino, ANR Extension
Educator
If you’ve been as busy as I have, you might not have noticed but spring
is only a month away. It’s even closer if you believe the varmint out
in PA. Over the next few weeks we’ll discuss what you’ll need to be
keeping an eye out for in the fields this season. This week we’ll focus
on those pesky bugs. We’ll continue on with diseases and then my
favorite topic, weeds. This year we have a few developments in bugs.
Actually they are called insects. The true bugs... read
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SafeHaven needs
computer volunteers
One local organization provides a center for adults to participate in
educational, social and vocational support. Since it is a
consumer-operated center, the program needs the help of volunteers to
provide their services to adults in the community. SafeHaven, Inc. is
looking for a few volunteers to do computer work for the organization.
Volunteers would assist with keeping... read
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That’s Not My Job!
By Chris Mortensen, Principal, Greenville High School
I found myself interested as I read the article by Ryan Cox this week
entitled, “It’s not my fault.” It related well to thoughts that
frequently crossed my own mind as an educator in
Greenville. I had been contemplating on a couple different
directions to go for communicating concerns for educating our youth,
but his article lead me in another direction with my original ideas
becoming follow up... read
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