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County
News Online… Top
100 Stories of 2012, By Bob Robinson
One of the great things about Internet publishing is you know exactly
what stories were read the most and what stories generated little or no
interest. Over the holidays, I decided to see what attracted CNO
readers in 2012. While most results were expected, one was surprising…
Top story of the year? My April opinion piece on two State employees
being told to leave Darke County Jobs & Family Services by its
local director, Gracie Ratliff. Entitled... read
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Big Brothers Big Sisters… Advanced
Composites, Inc. Spreading Holiday Cheer!
The Holidays are upon us and Advanced Composites, Inc. is at it again
spreading the joy of the season in the community. Advanced Composites,
Inc. in their generosity contacted Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby
& Darke County to invite four Littles and their Bigs to join
their
annual Children’s Holiday party. Jumpy’s Fun Zone served as the
location for this year’s festivities, as the children participated in
jumping in the jump houses... read
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Edison
Announces Graduate Academy Scholarship Recipients
Edison State College is pleased to announce recipients of the Graduate
Academy Scholarship. The Graduate Academy is an intensive training
program designed to develop more effective directors, leaders, board
members, staff, and volunteers of non-profit organizations. This
program consists of five, day-long, workshops beginning January 16th
and concluding May 15th with the Mosaic of Community Leadership
Conference. “We’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Graduate
Academy program... read
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Business Professional Women… Greenville
BPW Club Celebrates
Christmas!
Greenville, OH. December 20, 2012 The Christmas Committee of
the
Greenville Business & Professional Women’s (BPW) Club hosted
the
December 13th meeting which was held at the Brethren Retirement Center.
Dara Buchy, Shirley Morrow and Tasha Anderson from the Christmas
Committee planned a festive evening. The club was entertained
with beautiful Christmas carols sung by... read
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Farming in Darke County Part 3,
By Sam Custer, OSU Extension, Darke County
Darke County Farmers are preparing their farms and homes for the
Christmas season. This can happen in many ways, from getting
the
Christmas tree out of the attic to going to the tree farm and cutting
their own. Farmers across the county provide what we need to put the
finishing touches on the festivities of the season. Christmas
hams and turkeys have left the farm and have made their way through the
processors. Christmas trees have been cut and decorated... read
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Erase
Me Out of
the internet
Dec. 18, 2012 - Who gets hired - who doesn’t, Who keeps the job - who
doesn’t, Who gets elected - who doesn’t, Who gets the date - who
doesn’t “Employers are conducting internet background checks in part
because they can afford to be knit picky in this economy.” Anonymous -
Who gets hired - who doesn’t - One of the top tips for graduates
looking for employment is “clean up your online presence.” One of the
first things potential employers will do is check for your online
presence... read
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Big Brothers Big Sisters… Once
Little Sister now making impact as Big Sister
Though it seems like not long ago Amber Couchot was involved as a
Little in the Big Brother Big Sisters program, she has now transitioned
into a Big in the same program. Amber has a love for children and wants
to make a positive impact in their lives. Having experienced the
positive impact Big Brothers Big Sisters had on Amber as a child, she
felt compelled to become a Big as an adult. Amber spoke highly... read
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St.
Mary’s
School December Newsletter
Even if you would miss the large Advent wreath in the hall or all the
Christmas projects in the classrooms, you would certainly know that
Christmas is coming soon just from the current of excitement running
throughout the school. My normally frizzy hair is even frizzier from
all the energy and excitement radiated by my class.
I
suppose it doesn’t help that as part of our math lesson we count the
days until Christmas! Each Monday we gather in the hall for an Advent
prayer service. Fr. White leads... read
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Greenville
FFA Attends National Convention
Recently eight members of the Greenville FFA attended the 85th National
Convention with their advisor, Mr. John Guttadore, and chaperone, Luann
Mann. The convention was held in Indianapolis, Indiana for the 8th
year. The theme for this year’s convention was GROW. Students
experienced, through different key note speakers, how to grow in our
chapters, communities, states, country and world. Campbell’s Soup is
partnered with the... read
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Brookdale
Senior Living… Festival
of Trees Winners Announced
GREENVILLE, Ohio, December 10, 2012, From Thursday, Dec. 6 though
Sunday, Dec. 9, Sterling House Greenville, a Brookdale Senior Living
assisted living community, celebrated their 3rd Annual Festival of
Trees. The event was open to the public to experience the twinkling
lights and beautiful decorations of the holiday season at Sterling
House Greenville. The festival included custom decorated trees
&
wreaths by local businesses and... read
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The
Brethren Community… Charles
Cupp: A lifetime of service,
By Marianne Clark and Nancy Rush
The following story is about a man who chose to build his life around
the word of God. It is a story of discipleship and a lifetime of
devotion to his Christian beliefs. The factual information is the
result of an interview, conducted by Marianne Clark, member of the
Senior Scribes, and written by Nancy Rush, also a member of that
organization. The purpose of the interview, as part of a service of the
Senior Scribes, is to provide family members a glimpse into the life...
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Fort
GreeneVille DAR… Local
DAR chapter donates to mitten tree
Fort GreeneVille Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution donated
mittens and gloves to the mitten tree at the Brethrens Home. Pictured:
Helen Wright, Chris Nehring, Shirley Hughes, Debbie Nisonger, Cindy
Austen, and Taylor Nehring... read
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Gateway
Youth Program… A
Great Volunteer Event
The evening was pretty quiet downtown, but it was not that way inside
The Coffee Pot. All the tables and chairs were full of
children
and families – not a seat left in the room. The Gateway Youth
staff was busy handing out paint and brushes and everyone was painting
toys for the community! These two organizations partnered to sponsor an
amazing evening event this past Thursday that drew about 80... read
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Senator
Keith Faber… Faber
Named “Defender of Liberty”
COLUMBUS– State Senator Keith Faber (R–Celina) was named Tuesday as a
“Defender of Liberty” by the American Conservative Union (ACU). Senator
Faber received the award during a ceremony this morning in the Ladies
Gallery of the Ohio Statehouse. “Increasing government accountability
and establishing a fiscally responsible government have long been goals
of mine,” said Faber. “I am honored that the American Conservative
Union has... read
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Farming in Darke County Part 2
By Sam Custer, OSU Extension, Darke County
Darke County Farmers continue to look at ways to be good stewards of
the land they farm. You can look at this in two polar opposite
approaches. A farmer could be emphasizing stewardship so that he/she
can pass the farm on to their son or daughter, and that it be
productive for them. Or they can be doing all that they can be doing to
be a steward of the land to maximize their production. Both are
positive for all of as neighbors.
I am sure that you have seen... read
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Greenville
FFA Participates in
State Urban Soil Contests
The State FFA Soils Contest was held recently at the Delaware Wildlife
Area in Delaware Ohio. The soil contest consisted
of a
written test, a Soil Survey test, and four pits to evaluate. The team,
consisting of up to four students, grades the soil pit based upon the
guidelines provided on the scoring card. The team is given
approximately fifteen minutes at each of the three pits to determine
various soil characteristics. Then based on what
characteristics
were found, management practice recommendations... read
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Darke
County Genealogical Society… Versailles
resident inducted into
Society
Greenville, OH-During the November 2012 meeting of the Darke County
Genealogical Society the annual induction of the descendants into the
Lineage Families of Darke County, Ohio was held. Inducted this year was
Caroline Mills Petitjean of Versailles. Caroline was inducted into
Pioneer Families by proving her ancestor, John Rush Sr., was in Darke
County by 1819 through the probate of his will. Her First
Family
ancestor was John... read
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DCCA… Vectren Gives to Arts Program
Vectren Foundation has recently donated funds to sponsor Darke County
Center for the Arts’ 2012-2013 Arts in Education program.
According to DCCA Executive Director Julie Strait, “DCCA greatly
appreciates Vectren’s continued, generous support of the Arts, enabling
the fulfillment of our mission to bring cultural enrichment to the
children of our community.” Strait continued, “Vectren’s
commitment to supporting the communities they serve encourages our
efforts to enhance the lives of children and... read
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Big
Brothers Big Sisters… BBBS
Hosts Annual Christmas Party
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County held its
annual
Christmas Party on Saturday, December 1st at Bel-Mar Lanes bowling
alley in Sidney. Approximately 85 people, comprised of
community
volunteer mentors, Littles, BBBS board members and staff, were in
attendance this year. After the excitement of bowling, a
pizza
party was held, with prizes being awarded for trivia
questions.
The festivities concluded with a visit from Santa... read
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Volunteer appreciation luncheon;
Garst
Museum
Recognizes Its Volunteers
The Gathering, school tours, tourism, research and genealogy,
educational outreach, exhibits, a lecture series, and special events
all are products of the Garst Museum. However, none of these important
aspects of the museum could exist without its cadre of volunteers.
According to Linda Newbauer, the Garst Museum volunteer coordinator,
“volunteers make the museum go.” Volunteers, can be found everywhere
throughout the museum on... read
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Farming in
Darke County, By Sam Custer, OSU
Extension, Darke
County
Farmers across the county have pretty well wrapped up their fall
harvest. Soybean yields will be within 10% of normal while
corn
yields will be about 60 – 70 % of average. Will the yields mean farmers
will be setting higher food prices to consumers? Commodity prices rise
and fall every day, but farmers have nothing to do with setting food
prices unless they are selling directly to consumers at their own farm,
farmers market or as part of a group farmers... read
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The
Workshop Learning Center… The
Learning Center Gives Back
with Food
Drive
The Workshop Learning Center’s Preschool ran a food drive, during the
month of November. Students, ages 3 – 6, gathered nonperishable food to
give to a local food bank. The theme for November was being thankful
and nutrition. A food drive was the perfect way to combine these two
themes into a tangible project for the students. “It is important for
our students to begin to think about the... read
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Feldner
new President/CEO of Integrity Ambulance
Greenville, OH - Integrity Ambulance Service is pleased to announce
Brad Feldner, previously Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
(COO), as President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In 2005 Feldner,
along with father-in-law John Johnston, retired President and CEO of
Integrity Ambulance Service, had a desire to start a family owned
business to serve residents with emergency and non –emergency... read
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Darke
County Center for the Arts… Give
a Mouse a Cookie fills
Memorial Hall,
By Elaine Bailey
DCCA Director Julie Strait retires - Owen can’t bear to part with his
beloved blanket Fuzzy in the theater production If You Give a Mouse a
Cookie and other storybooks. Likewise, the Darke County community will
have to bear the loss of its beloved Darke County Center for the Arts
(DCCA) Executive Director Julie Strait. DCCA Artistic Director Keith
Rawlins announced at the start of Sunday’s performance... read
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GHS
Career Technology… Supply
Chain Management Students Prepare
for the Future
The Supply Chain Management Program at the Greenville Career Tech
Center recently completed their second job shadowing experience of the
year. Supply Chain Management is a Junior/Senior Program
offered
at Greenville Career Tech Center. The emerging workforce
students
in the Supply Chain Management Program were able to gain valuable
career exploration experience by visiting local business and
industry... read
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Enrolling now for Early Head
Start Program
The Kids Learning Place - Education and Care Centers are now enrolling
infants and toddlers in the Early Head Start Program. The Darke County
program provides young children with a safe and nurturing classroom
environment or a visiting home based learning opportunity for outlaying
rural areas. Call today for information and to secure spot in this
program for your child. Early Head Start, a federally funded program,
offers infant and toddler
... read
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Nominations requested for
Versailles’ Citizen of the Year
The Versailles Area Chamber of Commerce (VACC) is requesting
nominations for their annual award of “Citizen of the Year”.
This
prestigious award is present at the annual VACC Banquet, which will be
held in January 2013 at the Riviera Room at Stillwater Golf
Course. (Years ago this award was known as The Community
Service
Award.) Every year the Chamber looks for a life long community minded
person. The nominations are the responsibility of the
public. All nominations are... read
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Fort
GreeneVille DAR… Local
DAR Chapter Decorates Christmas Trees
Fort GreeneVille Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution recently
decorated Christmas Trees at the Garst Museum and Shawnee Prairie
Nature Center. The tree at the museum is decorated in Federalist blues
and golds with the theme of local historical figures and DAR insignias.
The tree at the nature center is decorated in patriotic colors accented
with red cardinal birds and DAR insignias. The... read
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SSSF… Guests enjoy 60s music at
SSSF-Eagles fundraiser, By Jan Boyer
Greenville’s best kept secret is the Saturday evening dance at the
Eagles on Third Street. Surrounded by beautiful holiday
lighting,
guests danced to the lively music of the 60s band, Tempest. A variety
of good food from the kitchen and beverages from the bar were available
to be enjoyed while listening or in between dances, as the band
provided danceable music from ballads to music with a more... read
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Fall Herbicide Treatments - Just
Keep on
Spraying, By Sam Custer, OSU Extension Darke
County
There is still time this fall to apply herbicides for control of winter
annuals and marestail, and the weather this week makes it an ideal time
to do so. Regarding the question of how late fields can be treated, we
have applied well into December under cold conditions and still
maintained control with effective treatments. Mark Loux, OSU
Extension, reports that applying under cold conditions slows the rate
of kill but this is not an issue for fall treatments... read
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State
Senator Keith Faber… Versailles
Elementary Visits Senator Faber at Statehouse
COLUMBUS– State Senator Keith Faber (R–Celina) was visited by students
and teachers from Versailles Elementary on Thursday, November 29, 2012.
After giving the group a tour of his office in the historic Ohio
Statehouse, Senator Faber discussed the function of state government
and took questions from the students. On Wednesday, Faber was elected
by his colleagues to serve as President of the Ohio Senate beginning in
January... read
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Letters
to Santa… From
the Coolest Kid
Ever
Dear Santa, Usually, I just visit you at the mall every year to tell
you what I want, but that doesn’t really seem to work because I’ve
never gotten anything for Christmas! So, I decided that this year, I
was going to attempt to communicate with you via snail mail…or a
traditional letter. Well Santa, before I tell you what I want and
everything, I just want to let you know that you can’t pull that silly,
“you’ve been a bad kid”, excuse on me! I know I’ve been... read
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Bridges to College… Ansonia
students receive “I Know I Can” book
(ANSONIA) – Ansonia second-graders were introduced to the notion of
college and given an “I Know I Can” activity book during an early
college awareness activity at the school recently. Bridges to College,
a non-profit organization that helps students go to the college,
sponsored the program. “We want to introduce the notion of college at a
young age,” said Beth Sears, executive director of Bridges... read
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OFRW
VP Linda
Burke tells group never give up, By Lyn Bliss
GREENVILLE - “When we work together, we can move mountains, and we need
every one of you.” said Ohio Federation of Republican Women’s (OFRW)
Southwest District Vice-president Linda Burke when she spoke to the
Darke County Republican Women’s Club (DCRWC) recently. “Our
local
clubs are of course the foundation, but when you move up to the state
level you can affect things like helping... read
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Emotion
filled
pep rally brings on big surprise, By George
Starks
GREENVILLE - As a 15 year old Corynna Strawser is fighting a battle.
The battle for her life. It wasn’t long ago; Strawser was a typical
normal Greenville High School student. Just over a year ago, Strawser
was diagnosed with Gastro Intestinal Issues; Hollow Visceral Myopathy
or Chronic Pseudo Obstruction. According to advisor, Carol Paul, it is
believed that Strawser also suffers from... read
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Letters to Santa… Let
the fun
begin, By Bob Robinson
During my tenure at The Advocate, one of the most “fun” things I got to
oversee was the annual Letters to Santa Claus. Kids can really be a
hoot, especially when it comes to their thoughts about Christmas and
Santa Claus and being good and everything. No one likes to think of
that “lump of coal” that is reserved for the kids who have not been so
good all year. Last year, County News Online went “live” in... read
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