Grace Carmen Donates to Animal Shelter
The Members of "The Darke County Friends of the Shelter" accepted a
donation from 10 year old Grace Carmen and her brother Jake. Because of
her love for animals, Grace took it upon herself to raise money for the
animals at the Darke County Animal Shelter. To raise money, Grace set
up a lemonade stand this summer. She also contacted family, friends and
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210,000 Votes and
Counting...
Message from Hits 105.5... You may have noticed that the tallies for
votes listed at Hits 105.5 are showing errors. What does that
mean? It means that this year’s Volunteer of the Year voting has
already exceeded all expectations, and we still have six more days to
go! As of midnight last night, more than 210,000 votes have been cast
for the 25 Volunteer of the Year nominees in Darke, Logan, Miami and
Shelby Counties! That’s more votes than the total population of
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Do you live to
shop? Do you love helping others find a great bargain?
Heartland of Greenville invites volunteers to serve as personal
shopping assistants for older adults. Volunteers will join
residents on outings and push wheelchairs for clients as they shop,
assist with grocery carts, reach items from shelves and more.
Volunteers should be at least 18 years old and enjoy helping
others. Shopping trips are scheduled monthly, and a flexible
schedule is available… read more
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“90 Years of Service”
A History of the Greenville Kiwanis Club, 1921 through 2010
Part 3 of 5 – 1980 through 1989 - All good things must come to an end,
but not when we are around. Or so we hope. 1980 brought about the
retirement of Mrs. Laura Boyer who had prepared so faithfully our meals
for 32 years… noon luncheons, ladies’ nights, box lunches for farm
tours and picnics on any and all occasions. She was a… to read more and
access Parts 1 & 2 click
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Greenville National
Bank sponsors Riders in the Sky
Greenville National Bank has donating funds to sponsor Darke County
Center for the Arts’ Special Presentation, RIDERS IN THE SKY.
“Greenville National Bank’s sponsorship donation helps make it possible
to present high quality performing artists in our hometown at a price
that is almost always significantly less than would be paid in a larger
metropolitan…
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Tae Kwon Do… the Way
of the Hand and Foot, By Christy L. Riley, Teen Scribe
Tae Kwon Do is more than being able to break boards and say “Hi-yah!”
It is a way of life and an alternative to fighting with one’s fists or
feet. Jackie Chan once said, “Do not let circumstances control you; you
change your circumstances.” A good martial artist knows that you have
to pick and choose your own battles. Tae Kwon Do means “the way of the
hand and foot”. Tae means “to kick or smash with…
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Getting Your Garden
in Shape for the Season, By Justin Petrosino, OSU
Extension, Darke County
It’s sure been a wet spring this year. Our state climatologist, Jim
Noel, told us on a conference call last week that April this year will
have about normal precipitation followed by a dry May. With those
conditions we will hopefully get away from some of the diseases that
have been plaguing our gardens the past few years. This past weekend I
was back home in Milan at a friend’s house and his mother wondered how
to get their garden ready for the season. I figured I’d share…
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“Living with Cancer”
Support Group will be on Thursday, April 7, 2011
The next meeting of the “Living with Cancer” Support Group will be held
on Thursday, April 7th from 7:00 to 8:30 pm. The meeting will
take place at Wayne HealthCare in the 3rd Floor Conference room. This
month’s support group features Heather Kaiser, M.D. speaking on
radiation therapy and the different technologies available for
patients. Dr. Kaiser is board certified in Radiation Oncology and
worked in private practice in Ohio for 5 years before joining…
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Darke County Parks... Salamanders
are Shy Creatures
It was a very sunny afternoon when the Darke County Parks held their
“Searching for Sallies” program. The van was packed full and the
group headed out to Drew Woods State Nature preserve to see what they
could find. Although no salamanders were found, we did find
evidence of their being in the area in the form of a mass of Eastern
Tiger Salamander eggs. These were found in…
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Darke County Animal Shelter... Pets
of the week
King is a 4-month-old Shepherd mix. He is black and brown with short
hair. He is a nice little guy but will grow to around 80 pounds. He is
a very friendly puppy and is ready for adoption. Sweetheart is a
2-month-old black Lab puppy. She is black with short hair. She is a
wonderful puppy, loves people and loves to play. She is current on her
shots and is ready for adoption. Bailie is a 9-month-old Red Heeler…
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Greenville Eighth
Grader takes top POP honor, By Bob Robinson
Greenville Junior High School eighth grader Christal Smith took the
First Place Trophy for Individual Scores home at the Power of the Pen
Regional Tournament in Minster Saturday. She qualifies to compete in
the POP State Tournament in Columbus in April. Also qualifying for
State is Kelly Snyder, eighth grader at DeColores Montessori School in
Greenville, who placed sixth in the individual competition…
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Skipper of the VFW
Chicken Noodle Ship! By Lyn Bliss, Senior Scribe
GREENVILLE - “Most of the chicken noodle dinners I have fixed have been
fundraisers or for membership dinners at the post.” said Marlene
McGlinch when questioned about her noodle making and chicken cooking at
Greenville’s V.F.W. McGlinch’s most recent chicken noodle dinner was
held at the Post on March 11, to help raise funds for the Post’s
insurance premium…
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York Visits with
Local Legislators in Support of Tourism
COLUMBUS – Executive Director, Deanna York with the Darke County
Visitors Bureau joined fellow members of Ohio Association of Convention
and Visitors Bureaus (OACVB), Ohio Travel Association (OTA) and Ohio
Hotel Lodging Association (OHLA) as they visited State Legislators on
Wednesday, March 16 to emphasize the importance of tourism. York was
one of approximately…
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Darke County Parks... Early
Morning Discovery Hike Report
March 24, 2011 - In a change of pace, this week’s Early Morning Hike
took place at Worth Family Preserve instead of Shawnee Prairie.
In an effort to ‘Search for Spring’, the next several Hikes will be
traveling to some of our other Parks. Worth offered a nice change
in scenery and some glimpses of spring! With the storm front that moved
through the area last night, bird numbers…
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Absentee Voting
begins Tuesday (March 29)
The Board of Elections will begin Absentee Voting in their office or by
mail request on March 29, 2011. Greenville City voters will have a
Republican Primary ONLY for candidates and also Greenville City School
District renewal of a tax levy. Other issues on the Primary/Special
ballot are as listed: Butler Township – Proposed Tax Levy, New Madison
Public Library – Proposed Tax Levy
Worch Memorial Public Library – Proposed Tax Levy. Darke County voters
who live…
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Canner Gauge Testing
Time, By Diane Barga, Program Assistant, OSU Extension
Darke County
Planning to do some canning this year to take advantage of your garden
produce? That means it’s time to get your home canning equipment
in working order. OSU Extension, Darke County, will check dial
type pressure canner gauges beginning on May 9, 2011. There is a $5.00
charge for each gauge tested. You will need to bring in your dial
gauge to our office and we will test it, or call you to pick it
up after it has been tested. In addition, you will receive the…
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Commissioners Corner,
March 25, 2011, Darke County Commissioners
The month of March is finally here, and with that comes the hope of
spring. It seems to all of us in the Commissioners office that
this has been an “old fashioned winter”. Hopefully by now, things
are warming up for all of us. This has been a very busy month in the
Commissioners office. The month started with Mike Rhoades and
Mike Stegall attending…
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Classrooms Facilities
Assistance Program, By Robert Rhoades, Senior Scribe
“We need to make sure the residents of Greenville School District
understand that the renewal levy that will be on May 3rd ballot has
nothing to do with buildings. That will be a renewal of an already
existing operating levy that has to be renewed every five years. It
will add no new taxes to anyone. We are a ways away from even knowing
what we will recommend to the voters regarding facilities…
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Spring Lawn Care,
By Justin Petrosino, OSU Extension, Darke County
It’s hard to believe spring is already here and that March is almost
gone. In agriculture farmers are getting ready to top dress nitrogen on
their wheat, spray their fields for weeds, and are gearing up for
planting starting in a few weeks. In town we may not be thinking too
much about our lawn just yet but it’s time to start preparing for the
season. Topics like overseeding, crabgrass control and fertilization
are what we’ll focus on today…
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Darke County
Well-Represented at Heartland Travel Showcase
DETROIT – The Darke County Visitors Bureau joined hundreds of other
visitor bureaus, attractions and hotels from the Heartland region of
America the weekend of February 18 – 20, in Detroit, Michigan for the
26th annual packaged travel show known as Heartland Travel Showcase.
Deanna York, Executive Director of the Darke County Visitors Bureau met
with 40 tour operators…
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Pancake Day helps
support Kiwanis projects, By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – It was that time again… pancakes and sausage for
breakfast, hosted by Greenville Kiwanis. Kiwanians started setting up
Friday night, and cookin’ Saturday morning by 6 a.m… good thing because
customers started walking through the doors by 6:30 a.m. It was a time
to renew old acquaintances and meet new ones. Keith “Fuzzy” Fausnaught;
Scott & Cindy Riffle; Rob &…
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Enjoy the spring
scenery as a volunteer
Spring is a great time to take a drive and enjoy the scenery. Why
not take in the view while lending a hand, or a set of wheels, to local
cancer patients? Cancer Association of Darke County needs volunteers to
drive clients to medical appointments in Dayton, Troy, Celina,
Richmond, Columbus and Indianapolis. Visit with patients while
transporting them to doctor’s appointments, treatments and
testing. This position, available to volunteers who are at least…
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KCI leadership
lessons… Knowing Who You Are and What You are Doing
By Bob Robinson, Editor - GREENVILLE – Service, character, leadership…
and fun. Key Club International Division 3 Lt. Governor Mariah Reitz
gave Greenville Kiwanians a taste of what it’s like to go to one of her
Division meetings. She had Greenville High School Key Club members hand
out three work sheets, telling them to do the “Beginning Exercise”
first. Some Kiwanians pulled…
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We are the Future,
By Bob Robinson, Editor
GREENVILLE - “We are the future” was the theme, provided repeatedly for
Veterans and their guests and supporters at the annual Greenville VFW
Post 7262 Americanism Banquet Saturday night… by Ansonia High School
Voice of Democracy winner Nicole Williams. In her speech, which also
won at District competition, she spoke of the perception of
irresponsibility of her generation, a perception... read
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Maid-Rite Sandwich
Shoppe gives for Kids
Darke County Center for the Arts thanks Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe for
contributing funds to support Arts In Education, a program through
which DCCA partners with all public schools in Darke County and
annually takes performing artists to every grade of all eight schools.
Leland Faulkner’s World of Wonder, presented to students in grades 4
through 6 the week of March 7, was the final program in the 2010/2011
season. Other programs this year included singer and... read
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Group Reorganizes,
Plans to Support Local Charities, By Lyn Bliss, Senior
Scribe
GREENVILLE – “It’s a good thing we did not plan to meet in January or
February, we would have had to cancel anyway,” said Iris Prasuhn
addressing the Darke County Christian Women’s Connection during a
recent meeting at Bob Evans. The group, formerly Greenville Area
Women’s Connection – associated with Stonecroft Ministries, is in the
process of reorganizing and making decisions regarding... read
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A Sister’s Personal
Tragedy, By Nancy Hampshire Rush, Author of My Mother’s
Child
When I was about eight or nine, there was a great tragedy in our
family. I was standing on our front porch when I heard someone
screaming. I told Mom and she said, “Oh, it’s probably that Tim Harris
again.” (Tim was a little bit famous in the neighborhood for all the
noise he made). I went back out on the porch and saw these two women on
each side of Margie dragging her up the street towards... read
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DMX 2011: a Look at
Careers in the Wide World of Graphics, By Bob Robinson
PIQUA - Edison Community College’s Digital Media X 2011 took about 80
high school students through the types of careers they can expect to
see in the worlds of graphics, digital media and Internet technologies.
A dozen Edison staff members and adjuncts, under the leadership of Brad
Reed, Assistant Professor for Internet Technologies and Interactive
Media, and Michael Fleishman... read
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Ag Week Honors Farming,
By Justin Petrosino, OSU Extension, Darke County
Let me start by saying Happy Ag Week to everyone! Last week Governor
Kasich signed House Bill 89 which designated the second full week of
March as Ag Week. The reason for Ag Week is to try and bridge the
tremendous gap between the general public, most of whom live off-farm,
and Ohio’s farmers. Although Ohio’s farmers only make up a very small
portion of our population they help generate $98 billion for Ohio’s
economy. That is billion with a B!... read
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Pets of the week
Arty is a 4-year-old blond Lab mix. Eli is a 3-year-old Border Collie
mix. Peanut is a 5-year-old Cocker Spaniel mix. We also have a little
Chihuahua mix; a black and a chocolate lab, 2 shepherd mixes, a Pointer
mix, a Dachshund mix and numerous other dogs. We also have cats and
kittens for adoption... read
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The Maestro...
By Bob Robinson
A dry, sometimes sharp wit entertained about 30 Kiwanians and guests
Wednesday as retired physician, Delbert Blickenstaff, MD, demonstrated
his stained glass skills. He told the group that the last time he
demonstrated his skills, “they got bored,” so he decided to build a
smaller piece of glass… then proceeded to go through a step-by-step
process of cutting various pieces of stained glass... read
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Draw a Bunny for
Easter, Deadline for submission is April 11
Calling all first and second graders… draw a bunny for Easter and you
could win a prize! Gade Health Care has again launched its successful
Easter contest, this year for first and second graders who like to
draw. “Draw an Easter Bunny and we will submit the top three drawings
for each grade to the newspapers and other media for publication,” said
Tim Gade, director of Gade Health Care Center... read
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Celebrate People in
Action and Nominate your Favorite Volunteers
HandsOn West Central Ohio is celebrating people in action this April,
and the program needs your help in recognizing the amazing
accomplishments of local volunteers! HandsOn West Central Ohio,
including the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program, will host a
celebration of volunteers on April 11 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at A Learning
Place in Piqua. The event will feature a dinner catered by The
Backyard Bistro, highlights of volunteer successes from 2010, awards
and... read
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Get your Maple Syrup
at Darke County Parks
After countless hours of collecting sap and boiling it down in our
sugar shack this weekend, the Friends of Darke County Parks’ gift shop
has pure Maple Syrup ready for you to take home. Believe it or
not, maple syrup is a very healthy food. Not only is it good for
us, but it tastes great on waffles and in many recipes. Maple sugar is
3 times as sweet as cane sugar and it has... read
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HandsOn looking for
public speakers
Do you have a talent for public speaking? Would you like to put your
talent to good use by helping others? If so, HandsOn West Central Ohio
is looking for individuals willing to schedule speaking engagements
with local groups, clubs, businesses, school classrooms, etc., to
inform the community on the benefits of volunteering. Schedule is
flexible and volunteers must be over 18 and interested in supporting
the mission of HandsOn West Central Ohio... read
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Rural Energy for
America Program (REAP)
Rural Development is currently accepting applications for the Fiscal
Year 2011 Rural Energy for America Program. This program is designed to
provide grants and loan guarantees to farmers and rural small
for-profit businesses who wish to install energy efficiency
improvements or to install renewable energy systems. Renewable energy
systems can include solar electric, solar thermal, wind, geothermal,
biomass and anaerobic digestion systems. Energy efficiency... read
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Will the wheat crop
make it this year? By Justin Petrosino, ANR Extension
Educator
After last year’s wheat crop many growers are wondering if this crop
will do any better. The crop this year was planted on time thanks to
last year’s early harvest, but suffered through dry conditions. This
winter seemed very harsh and spring doesn’t seem to be going any easier
on the wheat. Thankfully over the winter we had good snow cover and
wheat is a very resilient crop. In early winter wheat goes into a
period of dormancy where metabolic processes are decreased... read
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“90 Years of Service” - A
History of the Greenville Kiwanis Club
1950 through 1979 - The late 40’s and early 50’s saw the Club
sponsoring the very successful Career Day programs for all juniors and
seniors in Darke County Schools. Two sessions were held each spring in
Greenville High School and Memorial Hall. The first session presented a
keynote speaker and instructions in choosing a profession while the
second session provided counselors... read
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Safety Nets for
Farmers going away, By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – “Get ready for it… CAUV could double next year, maybe even
triple.” This was the message local attorney Ted Finnarn had for area
farmers Thursday at a monthly OSU Extension agricultural meeting at
Brethren Retirement Community. He said interest rates are low and crop
prices are high – two of the factors used in determining... read
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Annual “Gathering at
Garst” Planned on the Garst Museum Grounds
3/5/2011 - Meetings are underway to plan an annual event to remember
the defining events and people who shaped our county’s history.
Committees have been formed and officers selected. The mission of The
Gathering at Garst is to promote awareness and appreciation of those
who made unique contributions to the culture of Darke County and to
celebrate the local heritage... read
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GHS Auto Tech team
unveils ABS project to Kiwanis
Greenville High School’s award-winning Automotive Technology team
recently presented this year’s SkillsUSA entry to Greenville Kiwanis.
Entitled “Life Beyond the Brake Pedal,” it is a detailed presentation
on the ABS brake system, which has been used in some vehicles since the
1990s, but would soon be required in all makes and models... read
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Life Lessons… Change
for Change, By Chris Mortensen, Principal, Greenville High
School
This fall we attended a leadership conference with a handful of our
student council members. This conference was sponsored by the
Anthony Munoz Foundation. The conference gave these young leaders
a challenge to act in their local communities and school to tackle a
concern of their student body. The conference brought this small body
of students together and helped them recognize... read
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Gade Health Care… 50
Years of Service
GREENVILLE – “We kept growing and growing… they didn’t want to leave
and I didn’t want to leave them,” Martha Gade said, explaining how Gade
Health Care Center ended up in its current location on Chestnut Street.
“There’s a joy in helping other people,” she added, smiling and
remembering.
It started 50 years ago, when Martha’s husband Robert... read
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Garst Museum
announces partnership with Wright State
3/3/2011 - The Garst Museum is pleased to announce that they have
entered into a partnership with Wright State University’s Public
History Program. Dr. Johnson of the Garst Museum stated, “WSU’s History
Department offers a Master of Arts program for students that are
interested in pursuing a career in the museum or archives profession.
Part of the student’s program of study... read
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Darke County Animal
Shelter pets of the week
Mandy is a 5 year old Shepherd mix. Rusty is a 5 year old yellow Lab.
Hans is a 2-year-old Dachshund mix. We also have a little Chihuahua
mix; a black and a chocolate lab, a Rottweiler, a Pointer mix and
numerous other dogs. We also have cats and kittens for adoption...
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A Man They Called
Martin, By Nancy Rush
Many of you reading this – and hailing from the small village of Union
City – may remember my grandfather, William Martin Elliott, who was
affectionately called “Mart” by those who knew him well. And while my
memories of him will be vastly different from yours, I can only give
you my perspective of a man who seemed larger than life to a small
child. My Grandpa Elliott was many things to many... read
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Visit our local
veterans
They gave of themselves, and now they need your companionship as they
face their own challenges. The Darke County Chapter of the American Red
Cross is looking for friendly volunteers who can share just an hour per
week by visiting with local veterans. Volunteers, who must be at
least 15 years old, will visit veterans living in one or more nursing
care facilities... read
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“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
was a great loss... read
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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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