Doings
at the
Gathering
The Gathering at Garst is underway this weekend with outstanding
exhibitors. Wonderful skilled historical craftspeople are demonstrating
and selling their products for the unique enjoyment of visitors to the
Gathering. Hank Steinmetz is a blacksmith who forms iron into beautiful
objects using a mobile forge. Visitors can see how a traveling
craftsman would live as he and his family moved about the frontier… read more
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Husted
welcomes
student secretaries of state
COLUMBUS –Secretary of State Jon Husted welcomed Octavious Singleton of
Streetsboro, Ohio and Wei Sun of Mason, Ohio to his office today. They
were both elected Secretary of State at Buckeye Boys and Girls State
held earlier this summer. “Both of these programs give young people
practical experiences that will stick with them as they become active
participants in our… read more
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Annie
Oakley Weekend
Bigger & Better than Ever, By Bob
Robinson
“This is a Christmas Fern from the Colony of Maryland,” said John
Burkett, showing a framed display he created. Burkett and his wife,
Karen, are historical re-enactors who portray figures and events from
America’s history. The Christmas Fern dealt with the 18th Century “New
Country,” something visitors from the “Old Country” had never seen. He
talked about the people who visited between… read more
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Laura
Francis 2011
Miss Annie Oakley, By Naiesha Thobe, Teen
Scribe
Laura Francis, a junior at Ball State University, took the 100-ft round
to become Miss Annie Oakley 2011. First runner-up was Marie Blakely;
second runner-up was Majennica Nealeigh. The winning costume went to
Kari Kramer (right, shown with Miss Annie Oakley 2010 Ruby Jo Walls) on
Wednesday evening. Thursday night people gathered at the Darke County
Fairgrounds to watch the finalists shoot it… read more
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Boehner
staffer talks
to local Republicans
Ryan Day, House Representative John Boehner’s District Chief of Staff,
talked to the Darke County Republican Men’s Club recently. He shared
some of the challenges in Washington, most of which you have read about
in regular news and blog items on County News Online. A full house of
club members and guests heard about the events, noted the challenges
and asked multiple questions… read more
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Eagles
Donates to
Darke County Cancer Association
Greenville Eagles 2177 recently presented a donation check to the Darke
County Cancer Association. In addition to providing the Annual
Independence Day Celebration at Shade Road and numerous events for
members, the Eagles donates to a variety of organizations throughout
the year… read more
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County News Online exclusive… GHS
IMTV to go Online, By Bob Robinson
County News Online has offered Interactive Media (IMTV) students their
own website, available from a tab on CNO’s Home Page. Lori Hoover,
instructor for Greenville High School’s IMTV program, has accepted. The
site will temporarily be known as Digital Waves and will be launched
sometime after the beginning of the fall semester. “This is a great
opportunity for these kids,” Hoover said. “Students… read more
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Honoring
a new
‘famous daughter’
“Thank you, Elizabeth, for your work with Darke County’s young people,
from the House of Representatives of the State of Ohio. You are truly
one of our strongest assets for the future.” State Rep. Jim Buchy
(Dist. 77) read a House Letter of Commendation to the young lady,
Elizabeth Horner, who has been actively promoting literacy to her
peers, at a recent Darke County Republican… read more
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GHS
Key Club meets
with Kasich’s Regional Liaison, By Bob Robinson
“What would it take to keep you in Ohio?” Sandra Brasington, Gov.
Kasich’s Western Ohio Regional Liaison, told a half dozen Greenville
High School Key Club officers that this is what the governor would ask
if he had the chance… The responses boiled down to one word… jobs. One
student talked about engineering. Brasington said Danon Yogurt needs
engineers. The students didn’t… read more
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‘Fascinating’
Time an
uplifting event
“We have to take our country back!” OFRW President Jean Turner.
Southwest District Republican Women’s Club members and guests filled
the banquet room of Greenville Golf Club Saturday to hear Turner,
president of the Ohio Federation of Republican Women, tell them that
she is making herself “perfectly clear.” The event was hosted by the
Darke County Republican Women’s Club (DCRWC)… read more
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The Darke County Animal Shelter... Pets of the week
Millie is a 5-year-old Husky mix. She is black and white with medium
length hair. She is a big girl and has been fed well. She was found
west of Greenville and would love to go home. If not, she would welcome
a new place to call home. Alf is a 2-year-old Coonhound. She is brown
and white with short hair. She is a friendly girl and loves people. She
will make a great companion. She is… read more
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CAP
offers HPRP
services
Community Action Partnership (CAP) will be offering assistance to
eligible citizens of Darke County to find or maintain housing through
the Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program (HPRP). The
mission of HPRP is to work with individuals and families at risk for
eviction and homelessness by helping them to maintain housing and
stabilize their situation. Additionally, HPRP serves individuals who
are actually homeless by helping them to locate safe and appropriate… read more
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CHIP
assistance
offered at CAP
Community Action Partnership (CAP) has received funding from the Darke
County Commissioners Community Housing Improvement Program (CHIP) for
rental and utility assistance in Darke County for those that are in
threat of eviction. A three-day eviction notice with complete wording
of why the person is being evicted, copy of your lease, 13 weeks of
income, and Social Security cards is necessary to complete an
application. Income level must be at or below… read more
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Edison Community College... Six
Lady Chargers Named Academic All-Americans
Edison Community College had six student-athletes named to the NJCAA
Academic All-American Team this year and the women’s volleyball team
was nominated as the Academic Team of the Year, receiving the third
highest GPA in the country. Jessica Shimp, who plays for the Lady
Chargers volleyball team, became the first athlete in Edison history to
win the award while earning a 4.0. She… read more
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Greenville
Toastmasters celebrate 40th Anniversary
Active and inactive Toastmaster members and guests met Saturday, July 9
in the Brick Room of the Brethren Retirement Community to celebrate the
fortieth anniversary of the Greenville Toastmasters Club #1238.
Following hor d’oeuvres prepared by club president Elaine Bailey, Bob
Farmer, Toastmaster for the event, welcomed a group of
thirty-one. Dignitaries attending the celebration… read more
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Handson
West Central Ohio… Volunteers
sought for Bridges to College
Have you ever wondered what impact you have made on one person’s
life? Now you have an opportunity to directly impact the path
a
local student embarks upon following his or her high school graduation.
Bridges to College invites volunteers to work one-on-one with local
high school juniors and seniors, as well as their parents, to help them
shape their futures. Volunteers will assist students as they
select a career, research colleges, apply for college admission and
secure… read more
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Farm
Power a good
time… watch for it next year, By Jessica
Transue, Teen
Scribe
Teen Scribe Jessica Transue, who is also in Greenville High School’s
Interactive Media Television (IMTV) program, went on assignment to Farm
Power of the Past, held over the weekend at the Darke County
Fairgrounds. Here is her report… I went to the tractor pull on
Saturday, with most tractors pulling over 200 ft. Around 70 people
showed up for that. Other activities included a horse… read more
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Elected
officials
respond to T.E.A. Patriot questions, By Al
Bliss
The six officials responded to questions for an hour and forty five
minutes. The questions were sometimes aggressive but the manner of the
official responses consistently kept the discussion on a very civil
basis and stressed the information presented without an emotional
ingredient. Judge Jason Aslinger was present at the beginning of the
Meeting but declined… read more
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Aces
Program
Graduates 20 Students
Click below for photo of graduating class -
GREENVILLE
– Council on Rural Services is proud to
congratulate the
twenty students that graduated from the Achievement Center for
Educational Success (ACES) program and received diplomas from their
local school districts. The program believes in the approach of
different choices for students that seek a different educational option
by… read more
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New Madison Independence Day Parade 2011... An American Tradition,
By Bob
Robinson
Click below for links to 100 photos of the New Madison Independence Day
parade and celebration. Despite 66-year-old exhaustion from the two-day
Eagles Celebration Saturday and Sunday, I wasn’t about to miss what
I’ve always thought of as an American Fourth of July tradition… the
Parade. I had two choices… New Madison’s annual parade or Ansonia’s.
Both exemplify Rural America and… read more
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VFW
Arbor Ceremony,
By Al Bliss
The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Arbor Ceremony was conducted by Doug
Black at 10:00 AM July 9, 2011 at the top of the bank overlooking the
pond behind the VFW facilities at 219 North Ohio Street. The reason for
this Arbor designed and installed under the direction of Connie Brinley
is to establish a memorial to TERESA CARTEE, lifetime VFW AUXILIARY
member loved by all. Chuck Cartee… read more
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A
Cause for
Remembrance, Story & Photos by Naiesha
Thobe, Teen
Scribe
"It's a patriotic day to celebrate with family and friends," said
Eagles Worthy President Steffanie Baker. "It's a day to ‘respect those
who died’,” said Ron Kreitzer, Eagles Trustee. “It's a time to look
back on the past, but also look forward for the future.” Both Eagles
2177 officers took time from their multiple activities during the
recent weekend Independence Day celebration to talk about the Eagles… read more
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BBB
announces newest
volunteers
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County is pleased to
announce the newest volunteers in the core mentoring program. Ashley
Wilt, of Minster, is eager to do something for the community and chose
to volunteer as a mentor Big Brother because of the need for positive
role models. Ashley admires the curiosity and creativity in
children, and says, “I like it that they are open to be
taught.”
He wants his new Little Brother to feel he has a friend and to maintain
positive memories… read more
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Farming
Issues… Wheat
Harvests to Insects, Justin Petrosino, OSU
Extension,
Darke County
What is going on in Darke County’s fields this week? There are quite a
few different issues that are important to our farmers. Topics range
from wheat harvest to insects so let’s dive in! Many farmers started
wheat harvest in the middle of last week. For some harvest will
continue through the end of this week. Reports are coming in on yields
and vomitoxin levels. Yields are highly variable this year with a range
reported from 55 to 95 bu/a. Average yield may fall between 65 and 75
bu/a… read more
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Lyn
Bliss Honored for
Tribute to Women, By Kay Seiler
Recently, Lyn Bliss, Greenville, was an honoree for the Tribute to
Women which was held at the Worthington Country Club in
Columbus.
This was the Ohio Federation of Republican Women’s biennial celebration
of the leadership capabilities, community contributions, and personal
values of women who belong to Republican Women’s Clubs in
Ohio.
The first tribute was held in… read more
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The
thundering of
feet… nope, not Rudolph, Story &
photos By Naiesha
Thobe, Teen Scribe
No, it wasn't that popular reindeer galloping down the road early
Monday morning, but there was a loud thundering of feet and it did
signal the beginning of the 4th of July activities in Ansonia. The 5K
run had begun. Voices were awake and cheerful, despite the fact that it
was only 9:00 a.m. The 5K run drew in many participants, but only two
hours later attracted many more. The annual… read more
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Letter:
It takes an
entire village... New Madison Parade and
Independence
Celebration
Great write-up on the New Madison Independence Day
celebration!
My husband Tom is the president of the 4th of July Committee and I will
tell you, it truly takes an entire village to put this celebration
together! We have volunteers from the community, our local civic
organization, our fire department, Kiwanis, Masonic Lodge, local
churches, etc., all focused on making this event successful!… read more
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DCCA
Receives
Distribution from Harry Stephens Memorial Fund
Darke County Center for the Arts is grateful to have been included
among the recipients of the Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial June,
2011 distribution. According to DCCA Executive Director Julie
Strait, “The Stephens Memorial Fund has consistently been Darke
County’s single largest financial supporter of DCCA for many
years. DCCA is proudly embarking on its
33rd season
thanks in large part to the support the Stephens Memorial Fund has… read more
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Area
volunteers
needed for Stuff A Bus
Get a tan while you lend a hand! Volunteers are invited to
join
Darke County United Way as the organization provides a bus full of
school supplies to children throughout Darke County this August. Darke
County United Way invites area residents to participate in the
organization’s annual Stuff A Bus Day of Caring on Friday, August
6. Volunteers are needed to assist individuals who donate
school
supplies at two collection sites, one in Greenville and one in
Versailles… read more
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Eagles Independence Day Celebration... Snap, Crackle, Pop,
By Naiesha
Thobe
And this isn’t an advertisement for Kellog’s Rice Krispies. Those
noises were very audible to the many people who gathered to “ooh” and
“ahh” at the bright lights that lit up the Sunday night sky. The
Eagle’s 6th annual 4th of July celebration brought thousands of
civilians together for one reason: Independence Day. But, rewind, to
earlier that day... The Eagle’s Shade Road Park opened its gates to
the… read more
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Darke County Parks... Extreme
Camp Held
During the week of June 20-24, campers at Darke County Parks got
extreme! Campers began the week getting to know each other
quickly by having to work together at a challenge course at Camp
Yale. After the challenge course they encouraged each other
as
each camper climbed to the top of a fifty foot tower and then hopped on
a zip-line and sailed to the bottom. The second day, they
were
broken into teams… read more
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The
Independence Day
Parade… an American passion, By Bob Robinson
One of the standards of the American passion for celebration is the
parade… in this case the annual New Madison Independence Day Parade.
All parades come fully equipped with high school marching bands, local
youth crowned prince or princess for the day, veterans, politicians,
fire trucks, emergency vehicles, youth organizations such as boy scouts
and church groups, even local… read more
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Summer
Camps Begin at
Darke County Parks!
During the week of June 13-17, the Darke County Parks hosted their
first of many summer camps, “Paddling, Hiking & Camping”. The
young
campers had a blast learning the ins and outs of their canoes and
kayaks on a local pond, taking advantage of the gorgeous summer weather
by splashing around during game time. The enthusiastic campers then put
their skills to the… read more
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Council
on Rural Services... Volunteers
needed to help local pre-schoolers learn dental hygiene
A beautiful smile not only enables a person to eat and speak properly,
but it also builds stronger self-confidence. Too often,
however,
we don’t realize the devastating effects of not caring for our teeth
before it is too late. “Preventing dental disease before it occurs is
our focus. Left untreated, cavities can cause infection which
can
impact a child’s health and future,” said Linda Primrose-Barker, Health
and Disabilities Manager. “We need to make a difference in
children’s… read more
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Winning
Website
Announced
Recently the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) announced
their winning website for the week of June
26th. Lyn
Bliss of Greenville was awarded this accolade for constructing and
maintaining the Ohio Federation of Republican Women’s (OFRW) website
(www.ohfrw.com). The article will be featured on
the NFRW
“Capitol Connection” this week. Ohio Federation… read more
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