New Addition to the Darke County Animal Shelter
A new outdoor fenced in enclosure has been added to the Darke County Animal Shelter.
This project was totally funded by the Darke County Friends of The
Shelter. The purpose of this enclosure is to allow a new adopting
family time to get acquainted with a dog in a controlled and safe
environment. Maintenance and upkeep for the enclosure will be
provided... read
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Mr. Henry St. Clair, a
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How could a student go to school in shabby clothes one day, then a few
days later become one of the best dressed kids in school? Mr. Henry St.
Clair. In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s, the school system had a
practice of sending home students who wore “shabby” clothing. This was
unacceptable to Mr. St. Clair. He had a standing order with a number of
people in the community – his “secret agents” – to... read
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Bush book donated to
support Mandy’s Sunshine Run
Decision Points, a book written by President George W. Bush was
offered for bidding to benefit “Mandy’s Sunshine Run”. The sixth
annual running of this race will be held in the Greenville city park on
September 17, 2011. Mandy Green's family and friends organized
this 5K Run/Walk to help fund the Mandy Green Class of 2013 Memorial
Scholarship Fund... read
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Alpin Hong to perform
at Memorial Hall
Darke County Center for the Arts will present pianist Alpin Hong in a
workshop performance for area junior high students at Henry St. Clair
Memorial Hall on Thursday, February 3 and Friday, February 4. A part of
DCCA's Arts In Education series which reaches youngsters in each grade
level of all local public schools at no charge to the students, this
workshop entitled... read
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Kiwanis honors
Students of the Month
Three Greenville High School seniors were honored as Students of the
Month by Greenville Kiwanis Wednesday. They are, left to right, Prital
Mehta, Greenville, Audrey Garber, Bradford, and Chase Albright,
Greenville. The fourth Student of the Month for November and December,
2010, Ian Brown of Greenville, was recognized last... read
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Buchy offers a
surprise for a Carefree Connection Tours group
Greenville’s very own Carefree Connection Tours had a HUGE surprise
waiting for everyone on their tour of the Ohio Statehouse on Tuesday,
January 25th. State Representative Jim Buchy of Ohio’s 77th House
District, made a special appearance to answer questions and join along
with Carefree Connection Tours on their private tour of the
Statehouse. Mr. Buchy graciously... read
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Kids Learning Place
needs volunteers
Programs for childhood education are important for helping children
learn and grow. Kids Learning Place, sponsored by Council on Rural
Services, is one of these programs that serves many local families.
Council on Rural Services is looking for up to 15 volunteers to
directly help staff and help provide a safe, clean environment for
children in Bradford... read
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Greenville 2010 Adopt
a Box
Although it is winter outside, the Main Street Greenville Adopt-a-Box
Committee is thinking Spring! Email County News
Online for a 2011 Adopt A Box Program
application form. This is the fifth year for this successful program.
It wouldn’t be so successful without local folks like you who believe
in our community. The committee is always in need of more adoptees, as
well as volunteers for planting day and weekly watering... read
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Buchy Foods… Five
Generations of Service - By Kate Kerg
Editor's Note: Kate Kerg,
Vice President of Buchy Food Service, gave the following presentation
to Greenville Kiwanis Wednesday. She was kind enough to share the text
of her talk with us. It was a fascinating look at the history of one of
Darke County's oldest contining businesses... Greenville Kiwanis
Wednesday, January 26, 2011. Jim Ward invited me to speak on behalf of
Buchy Food Service... read
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Second National Bank
sponsors Alpin Hong and Family Theatre Series
Darke County Center for the Arts is grateful for funds donated by
Second National Bank as an Impressario sponsor of concert pianist ALPIN
HONG, the fourth and final Artists Series performance of DCCA’s
2010-2011 season. A "Pianistic Firebrand” according to The New
York Times, Alpin Hong’s expansive musical training is only enhanced by
his diverse accomplishments in skateboarding, martial arts, and
videogames... read
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Ian Brown Kiwanis
Student of the Month
Greenville High School Senior Ian Brown was awarded Greenville Kiwanis
Student of the Month last week. Ian is the son of Thomas and Suzanne
Brown, Greenville. Three other students were
re-scheduled for a later date due to the weather. Pictured, left to
right, Kiwanis President Joe Payne, Brown, and GHS Principal Chris
Mortensen... see enlarged pix
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The Uniqueness &
Beauty of Darke County
Photo by Lyn Bliss - Did you happen to get a photo of a news event? Let
us share it with our readers. See something beautiful and unique for
Darke County? Let us share that also. See examples on many of our
pages. We have lots of room, and Darke County has lots to offer. They
say a picture is worth 1,000 words. Let's share a few "thousand words"
with the outside world.
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Senior Scribes
Scholarship Fund Seeks Help from Local School Districts
January 17, 2011 - Dear Superintendent - This request is being sent to
every Superintendent in Darke County. The Senior Scribes are asking for
your help in two related areas. First, we need a contact person from
each School District that will act as a source of information relative
to students that enjoy and are active in areas related to journalism.
It is a... read
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Greenville High
School – Fact vs Fiction - By Chris Mortensen, Principal
Several questions were asked about the Greenville educational system
and how this compares with the past, its future and other educational
institutions. I will explain each question and in doing so I
would emphasize that no statements are being made about any aspects or
educational programs being better than another, but only unique in the
method of delivering services... read
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KitchenAid Division
Supports Cross County Recreational Trail Plan
On November 9, 2010 the KitchenAid division of Whirlpool Corporation
presented a donation to Roger Van Frank, Director of Darke County Park
District on behalf of the Friends of the Parks Recreational Trail
Phoenix Committee to be used toward the Park District’s groundbreaking
cross county trail plan which began this past summer... read
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Martin Luther King Day Food Drive
Hunger doesn’t end with the holiday season. It’s a year-round
problem affecting thousands of families in our region, and this Monday
you have the opportunity to make a difference. HandsOn West Central
Ohio, including the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, is teaming up
with Hits 105.5 for its second annual Martin Luther King Day food
drive. This drive... read
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Classic Children’s Books Come Alive on
Memorial Hall Stage
Darke County Center for the Arts will present Mermaid Theatre’s
production of Swimmy, Frederick, and Inch by Inch at Henry St. Clair
Memorial Hall in Greenville on Sunday, January 23 at 2 p.m.
“These beloved Leo Lionni books will spring to life right before your
very eyes,” said DCCA Artistic Director Keith Rawlins. “The
beautiful images and whimsical texts of these classics... read
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Local
businesses partner with DCCA for its ‘A Taste of Wine and Jazz XX’
Darke County Center for the Arts announces A Taste Of Wine & Jazz
XX, set for Friday, January 23, 2011, 6:30 P.M. at Montage. Event
sponsors include Edward Jones local Investment Representatives Steve
Litchfield, Todd Subler, Aaron Ward, and Bill Wolke along with Fry
& Company partners Beverly Delk, Rodney Oda, and Jim Ward... read
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Darke County Parks Needs YOU!
Are you looking for something to help break up your stress at work or
have you stayed inside all winter long with nothing to do? Please join
us on Saturday, January 29, 2011 at 10AM at Shawnee Prairie Preserve,
Nature Center for a Volunteer Workshop! We will share with you what,
when, and where we can use your assistance, and inform you of what you
have missed out on! The opportunities are endless! photos
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Greenville Eagles Awards Scholarships
Four $1,000 scholarships were awarded Dec. 24 to children of Greenville
Eagles members pursuing higher education. Congratulations to: Ryan
Rose, Brittany Bowers, Zac Guillozet and Holly Bruner. Pictured left to
right with the recipients are Aerie officers and family members. Back
row: Trustee Anna Humphrey, Rose, Larry (Rosebud) Rose, Guillozet, Sue
Burnette, Kim Bowers and Worthy President Joe Shumaker. Front: Worthy
Vice President Steffanie Baker, Bowers, Bruner and Teresa Bruner. photo
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Kiwanis
delivers as promised
Just before Christmas break, Kiwanis fulfilled its promise to deliver
cookies and juice to kindergarten, first and second graders who read a
new book at home with an adult in their family. The book, “The Joy of
Giving,” was handed out before the Thanksgiving break with the
requirement that the older students read the book to an adult at home,
and the younger students have the book read to them. They had to return
a slip, signed by the adult... read
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2011 Good Tidings for Horner
"There are so many things to be grateful for", said Elizabeth Horner, a
rising student of Greenville Senior High School. Horner has
several reasons to be especially grateful in 2011. She thanks
Superintendent Susie Riegle for bringing the Power of the Pen Program
to Greenville. "As we welcome the New Year, Greenville Junior
High will not only have a team competing but will be gearing up to host
the 2011 district tournament, a preparatory to the state-wide
competition, on January 8th". read
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Memorial Hall soon to be 100 years old
Help celebrate Darke
County’s history…
On May 3, 2012 St. Clair Memorial Hall will celebrate its first 100
years. Do you have photos, programs, stories or other memorabilia from
the Memorial Hall of years past? Memorial Hall, built with a $100,000
donation by Henry St. Clair and given to Greenville City Schools, is on
the National Register of Historic Places. St. Clair insisted, however,
that it be built next to the Carnegie Greenville Public Library... read
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East Echoes performs for
Kiwanis
East Echoes, fourth grade students from Greenville’s East School,
performed a Christmas concert for Greenville Kiwanis Wednesday.
Boasting more than 30 members, the group will be giving 11 performances
in the community by the Christmas holidays. Kiwanis meets each
Wednesday at 12 noon at Chestnut Village Center, Brethren Retirement
Community... more
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Eagles Christmas Party for
Kids
Greenville Eagles 2177 held its annual Christmas Party for 107 children
and grandchildren of members Sunday. Kids got to tell Santa what they
wanted for Christmas, and received a toy especially purchased for them,
an orange and candy. New this year was a chance to decorate their own
Christmas cookie and get their faces painted for the holidays. Several
Eagles Aerie and Auxiliary volunteers worked as many as 60 hours
getting ready for the annual event... photos
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