Darke County Cancer Support… Cancer Support Group monthly
meeting Thursday
July 29, 2012 - Melissa Laux, licensed massage therapist will be
speaking at the cancer support group at Wayne Healthcare on
Thursday, Aug. 2, from 7 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Her topic of
discussion
will be “Reflexology: A Complimentary Therapy to Oncology
Care.”
She will give a short (10 Minute) description of Reflexology &
the
benefits for cancer patients, and then take questions. She
will
also offer a free... read
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BRC
Monthly Lunch is
Friday
Place orders by Wednesday. Chicken Vegetable Soup and Oatmeal Cake.
Choose one of three additional options… Ham/Turkey Wrap, Club Croissant
(ham, turkey, bacon, lettuce) or Chicken Caesar Salad. Cost is $5. To
download flyer, click here
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WTGR Tiger Radio 97.5... Community
Ties, Week of July 30-August 3
County News Online editor, Bob Robinson, leads off the week on
Community Ties. Robinson meets with Alex Mikos to discuss CNO, the
Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund, the site’s program to help local youth
and its growth over the past year. Community Ties is a community
service of Tiger Radio, serving its entire listening area of Miami
Valley and parts of Indiana. Each day Mikos has a... read
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Coffee
with the Commissioner… Stegall
at Double M Diner on August 11
Please join Darke County Commissioner Mike Stegall as he continues to
interact with the public at his “Coffee with the Commissioner” meeting
August 11th at the Double M Diner located at 537 South
Broadway
in Greenville. The Double M Diner is in the Palace at the
east
end of the building. Commissioner Stegall will be
there
from 8:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. to answer any questions that people
have concerning county government, or to inform people about happenings
in the... read
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Greenville Public Library… “Lunch
on the Lawn”
Part of the fun of summertime is being able to enjoy a meal outside -
especially while listening to beautiful music live. Just such
an
event will be available on the Library lawn Friday August
3rd. To
celebrate “First Friday,” Main Street Greenville and the Coffee Pot are
partnering with the Library to provide box lunches for purchase from
11:45 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Just look for the white tent - and listen
for the... read
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Darke
County Parks… August
volunteer opportunities
Thursday, August 2nd - Backcountry Survival 5:00 PM - Assist Staff with
a summer camp overnight here at SPP. Please contact me today if you are
interested. Monday, August 6th – Bike to Health 6:30 PM - Join a
Naturalist as we bike all or a portion on Tecumseh Trail. Meet at the
Gettysburg Access Point (Bridge Street). Families are welcome.
Wednesday, August 8th - Coppess Work Day – 9AM - Meet at Coppess Nature
Sanctuary as we prune back the walking paths and paint some... read
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Garst
Museum… Parking
at The
Gathering At Garst
The Gathering at Garst, a free community event is this weekend, July 28
and 29 at The Garst Museum in Greenville, Ohio. The Garst Museum
grounds and Living History Encampment will be brimming with the sights
and sounds of the past including merchants, live cannon fire, the
echoes of muzzle loader demonstrations and the clip clop of horse drawn
carriage rides throughout the two-day event. Parking at the Gathering
at Garst will be available on the east side of the Garst Museum... read
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Ag.
Breakfast Meeting
The August Ag. Breakfast meeting will be held Thursday, August 2, 2012,
at 7:30 a.m. in the Brethren Retirement Center’s Cafeteria, Greenville.
Enter through the Brethren Retirement Center’s main doors, under the
awning, and follow the signs to the cafeteria. Our next meeting will be
September 6, 2012. Rhonda M. Williams, County Extension Director,
County Extension Educator.
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Edison
Brings “Hunger
Games” to Campus
Edison’s first summer movie day will be hitting campus this Thursday,
July 26, with a presentation of the blockbuster “The Hunger Games” in
the Edison Theater. The PG-13 rated movie will play three times
throughout the day, starting at noon, with additional showings at 3 and
6 p.m. Admission is just $1 and there will be free popcorn provided and
door prizes given away. “This will be a chance for Edison students,
faculty, staff and the community to come see it on a big screen before
it gets... read
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Fort GreeneVille Chapter DAR… DAR
hosts storytime at the Gathering at Garst
Fort GreeneVille Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution is
inviting school age children to a storytime at the Gathering at Garst
on Saturday, July 28th. At 1:00 pm at the J. Burkett Encampment Tent,
John and Karen Burkett and DAR chapter members will have a storytime
based on “The Lewis and Clark for Kids” book written by Janice Herbert.
The Burketts will be in period dress in order to give a visual of the
Lewis... read
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Discovering Ohio... Annie
Oakley’s hometown in the Wild West (of Ohio)
I grew up thinking that Annie Oakley came from the Wild West. I didn’t
realize she came from the wilds of western Ohio until we spotted a
small sign pointing to her gravesite along a two-lane highway near
Greenville. We recently re-visited Oakley’s gravesite and saw the
largest known collection of Oakley artifacts at the Garst Museum.
Oakley gained fame traveling the country as the... read
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What’s Happening in Darke County... Late July
Urban-Country Spirit
Bring along your sense of discovery to experience small town charm,
distinct shopping districts, and our land’s rich frontier heritage
and urban-country spirit... uniquely Darke County. For more information
on events taking place throughout the year in Darke County,
visit our website at VisitDarkeCounty.org You can also catch up with us
on Facebook. Annie Oakley Festival. July 25 -29. The mere mention
of the name “Annie Oakley”... read
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Annie
Oakley Days... 10th
Annual Western Arts Showcase Performances
Wild West performers headlining the 10th Annual Annie Oakley Western
Arts Showcase are gearing up for five live performances during Annie
Oakley Days in the upper level of the Darke County Fairground Coliseum.
Whip artists, trick ropers and other Wild West art experts who have
appeared shows like America’s Got Talent and The Bonnie Hunt Show will
be on hand to perform at 7 p.m. on Friday July 27 at 7 p.m. on Saturday
the 28th 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. with two more shows at Noon and 2 p.m. on...
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Calling all 2002 GHS Graduates!... Reunion at J&J Party
Facilities on Aug. 18
In 2002, our very own Matt Light and his New England Patriots won the
Superbowl, U.S. military forces invaded Afghanistan and Iraq,
and 250ish young adults graduated from Greenville High School.
Fast-forward ten years, and many of us have changed. We’ve moved, spent
years in higher education, worked our way up the ladder, served our
country abroad, married, had kids and in all ways tried to navigate
our way through life as adults.... read
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The Science of Deduction... County
News Online to take part
in Parade
Breaking news from the Blog of Teen Scribe Naiesha Thobe! She wanted to
get County News Online in the Annie Oakley Parade... and she did it!!
She got a bunch of kids together - all of whom she says has a love for
reading, writing, drawing and photography - and stubbornly got it done.
This editor even learned something new! She was one of my FunDay Bunch
kids... read
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Greenville
Schools Foundation… Win
a Harley Davidson at “Gathering”
The Greenville Schools Foundation will be participating in the
Gathering at Garst on July 27, 28, and 29. We will be selling
raffle tickets for a 2008 Harley-Davidson 883 Low motorcycle. The
motorcycle will be on display at the GSF tent and the tickets cost $5
each, $20 for 5, or $100 for 30. 2008 Harley Davidson 883 Low... read
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WTGR Tiger Radio 97.5... Community
Ties, Week of July 23-27
Community Ties is a community service of Tiger Radio, serving its
entire listening area of Miami Valley and parts of Indiana. Each day
Alex Mikos has a chat with a member of a local community or government
organization. Topics can range from upcoming events and community
service projects to what’s happening in the Commissioner’s or Mayor’s
office. Community service and non-profit... read
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Village
Green Healthcare Center… Community
Senior Bingo and Lunch offered July 24
GREENVILLE, OH (July 18, 2012) – Village Green Healthcare Center, a
recently acquired Trilogy Health Services community, is hosting a
Senior Bingo lunch at the facility for all Seniors in the community on
Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at 1:30pm. There will be no charge for this
event. At the Senior Lunch and Bingo, it will give you the opportunity
to meet new people, and have a group of friends to discuss topics of
interest. We are located at 405 Chestnut Street, Greenville. Please
call... read
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Greenville Public Library… Darke
Rural Electric Sponsors Jim Gill
The Greenville Public Library is very happy to host nationally known
children’s musician and author Jim Gill at Family Fun Day Wednesday
July 25th. Jim has released six award-winning CDs of music
&
play for young children that are favorites in family rooms, classrooms,
playrooms - and our storytimes! His musical recordings and picture
books have received honors and awards from, among other... read
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Ladies
Auxiliaries: American Legion, VFW… Auxiliaries hosting a patriotic
open house
July 22
GREENVILLE - The Ladies Auxiliary of the American Legion Post 140 with
the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars 7262 are hosting a
patriotic open house from 2 to 4 p.m. July 22. A ceremony and
presentation of the Gold Star Mothers Service Flag in memory of William
L. “Bub” McDaniel II, Master Sergeant of the U.S. Air Force Pararescue,
will be held at 3 p.m. The keynote speaker will be from the Blue Star
Mothers of America organization. Darke County citizens and... read
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Darke County Center for the Arts… Local
Youngsters to Star in DCCA Musical Production
Darke County Center for the Arts is once again presenting a week-long
Children’ Theatre residency which begins with auditions offering the
opportunity for all interested youngsters to try out for a role in a
full-scale musical theatre production and concludes with performances
starring local youth. Auditions for MCT’s Cinderella will be held
Monday, July 30 from 10 a.m. until 12 noon; performances... read
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Workshop Learning Center… Center
expands to include Preschool program
Focused on ages 1-5, enrollment limited - The Workshop Learning Center
is excited to announce their latest expansion: PRESCHOOL! This
part-time preschool will focus on the necessary skills for student
success in Kindergarten and beyond. A theme based, standards
driven curriculum taught by highly qualified and caring mentors will be
the foundation of this program. Children ages 3-5 will be engaged in...
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August
is a busy
month for Senior Moments
August 7, 2012 is our regular meeting. The special guest is Armond
Morales, the bass singer for the Imperials. He is a talented singer and
has a wonderful testimony about his healing from cancer. He and his
wife will be singing. This is truly a meeting you will not want to
miss. August 14th....Picnic, Greenville Park, Shelter house #5, (close
to the rest rooms) We will plan to eat at noon. Plates, utensils,
napkins and drinks will be furnished. We always have lots of good food,
so bring your favorite... read
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Local
high school
classes meet August 18
Greenville Class of 1969 to hold reunion Aug. 18, Ansonia Class of 1962
meets Aug. 18
“The Greenville Class of 1969 will hold its annual class reunion on
Saturday, August 18th from 2-5 p.m. at the Elks lounge. The Elks is
located at the corner of Sycamore and Third Streets in Greenville.
Admission is free, but all food and beverages are at the expense of the
consumer. Please park in the back lot and enter on the west side of the
building.” “The Ansonia... read
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League of Women Voters… State
Officers Flack, Henkener to visit local group in August
Meg Flack, Co-President of the League of Women Voters of Ohio and Ann
Henkener, a state League Director, will be joining local
League
members in welcoming prospective new members for their August 8th LWV
new member meeting. Members are again looking forward to
sharing
the evening with Meg and Ann, remembering the fun and informative time
of Meg’s last visited. Meg has served on the League of... read
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Darke
County
Photography Club… Next Meeting July 17...
theme:
Sunrise/Sunset
At the June meeting of the Darke County Photography Club, several club
members were congratulated for their placings at the Versailles Poultry
Days Photo Show, especially Ruth McDaniels who had Best Of Show. Other
members with placings were Dick Garrison and Jeannie Grosch. There were
several creative entries in the monthly feedback session with ”Eyes” as
the theme. The next meeting will be on... read
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Bear’s Mill… Pottery,
Portraits
featured at “Art at the Mill”
“Art at the Mill” will feature pottery by the Bear’s Mill potters as
well as portraits by 28-year-old Botkins, Ohio resident Lindsay Cooper
at an exhibit opening Friday, July 27 with a reception offering light
appetizers and wine from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. According to Julie Clark,
retail manager and gallery coordinator for the Mill as well as one of
the participating artists, the potters theme “Jars, jars, jars!” has
resulted in pieces... read
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Great Darke County Fair… Rock
at
the Hop
Event Coordinator: Flower Patch - Applications are now being accepted
for The 2012 Great Darke County Fair Little Miss and Mr.
Pageant.
The pageant will take place in the fairgrounds youth building, located
behind the gazebo. It will be on Monday, August 20, 2012 with
the
boys starting at 5:30 and the girls immediately following.
This
year’s theme is “Rock at the Hop,” a 1950’s themed dress and is a... read
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Drive-Thru
Lunch for
Alzheimer’s Association
Our Drive-Thru Lunch is back, so come to Sterling House® Greenville for
a delicious meal that will keep you on the go! Friday, July 20, 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m. $4.00. MENU: Pulled Pork Sandwich or Hamburger • Pasta Salad
• Chips • Cookie • Soda. Stop by or call ahead and we’ll have your
order ready to go! Orders for 10 or more can be delivered for no
additional charge. To place your order and schedule a pick-up time,
please call (937) 564-1120... read
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Talent
Show at the
Library
Again this summer the Greenville Public Library is hosting a Talent
Show for Family Fun Day. It’s a chance for kids to express their
talents and to entertain in front of an audience. Whatever
this
year’s show brings, it’s sure to be fun for all. In addition
to
watching kids on stage, everyone is encouraged to participate. In the
past we’ve had singers, dancers, magicians, musicians, and much
more. Please... read
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Darke County Visitor’s Bureau… 25th
Annual World’s Longest Yard Sale returns
GREENVILLE (July 9) – Labeled “an unforgettable experience through some
of America’s most bucolic, scenic and quirky areas” by America’s travel
expert, Peter Greenberg, the World’s Longest Yard Sale returns to Ohio
during the first weekend of August. The US 127 Corridor Sale started in
1987 and ran for 18 years from Covington, Kentucky to Gasden, Alabama.
In 2006, several... read
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Annie
Oakley Days Festival... Double
elimination “Hit the Mark” cornhole tournament planned
New to the festival this year is a double elimination cornhole
tournament to be held on Saturday, July 28, 2012. The tournament will
be played under the trees and in case of bad weather it will be played
in the top of the coliseum. Cost is $20 per two person team and the
entry form is available from the forms page on our web site or you can
email bill@annieoakleyfestival.org, or call Bill Gunckle at 548-4249
and an entry form will be mailed to you. Deadline for entries has been
extended to... read
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CAP
Senior “Picnic in
the Park” Scheduled for July 26
Community Action Partnership of Greater Dayton – Darke County is once
again inviting seniors to a Picnic in the Park on Thurs., July 26 at
the Greenville City Park, Shelter # 4. Sign-in begins at 10 a.m. The
suggested donation for individuals 60 and older is $3.00 and $7.50 for
those younger. Hamburgers, hotdogs, baked beans, ambrosia, chips, and
condiments, along with beverages will be served... read
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Open
meeting... Darke
TEA Patriots
Lighthouse Christian Center - Sunday, July 15, 2012. Primary Goal: What
can we do in the next 12 weeks and 2 days? Give two hours to your
country!!!... read
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Cystic
Fibrosis
fundraiser set
SIDNEY- The third annual car, truck and bike show at Lehman High School
in Sidney will be held July 21. All proceeds from the event will go to
Carter McNabb & Cystic Fibrosis (CF). Carter, now four years
old,
was born with CF, a life shortening inherited disorder that affects the
way salt and water moves into and out of the body’s cells. It causes
the body to produce a thick, sticky mucus which clogs the lings. The...
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Coffee
with the
Commissioner, July 14, Whistle Stop, Ansonia
Darke County, Commissioner Mike Stegall will be holding a “Coffee with
the Commissioner” meeting July 14th at the Whistle
stop in Ansonia, Ohio, located at 200 South Main St., just north of the
Railroad tracks. Commissioner Stegall will be there
from 8:00 until 10:00 a.m. to answer any questions that people have
concerning county government, or to inform people about happenings
in the county. This is an opportunity to ask questions and discuss
future plans for Darke County. Everyone is invited... read
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Village
Green invites
public to Coffee July 17
“Join Us for a Free Cup of Joe and smoothies at The A & B
Coffee
and Cake Co. in Greenville, compliments of Gade Healthcare Center.”
Trinity Health Care, the new owners of Gade, is inviting the public to
a brief informational gathering at A & B at 6:30 p.m., prior to
the
Greenville City Council public hearing at 7:30 p.m. on July 17. A
&
B Coffee and Cake Co. is located at 501 S. Broadway Street in
Greenville.
Gade Healthcare Center is located at 405 Chestnut Street, Greenville...read
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Church of the Nazarene… Hall
of Famer
Jerry Lucas to present Family Relationships Seminar
Basketball Hall-of-Famer Jerry Lucas, also known as “Dr. Memory,” will
present a free, two-day seminar at the Greenville
Church of the Nazarene, 7584 State Route 118 North, on July 22 and 23.
On Sunday morning at 10:30 a.m., Lucas will deliver a
message entitled “Improving Family Relationships.” The message will
touch the hearts of all family members and give family members
a road map to successful relationships. He teaches how to remember... read
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Bradford
Railroad Museum holds first 5K Run/Walk
Schedule for Sept. 29 - The Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum is pleased to
announce the first annual 5 K Run/Walk September 29, 2012. The
registration will be from 8 am- 8.45 am at the museum located at the
corner of Miami Avenue and Main Street. The race is being timed by
Alliance Running from Tipp City, Ohio and will start at the Y- Park
next to the museum. The runners will compete in several age groups and
the Top 2 females and Top 2 males in the following age groups will
receive awards. The... read
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Family
Fun Day Canceled
The Greenville Public Library is sorry to cancel Family Fun Day
scheduled for Wednesday July 11th at 11:00. Mark Wade is not
able
to perform at that time. Please be on hand for the next
program,
a Talent Show, on July 18th. See you then!
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Greenville Public Library… Ventriloquist
at Family Fun Day
The Greenville Public Library’s Family Fun Day continues in full swing
this Wednesday July 11th at 11:00. Mark Wade, famous
ventriloquist, will entertain with his puppet friends as they unveil
the “Dream Machine!” Come and laugh at the antics of the
machine’s inventor, Uncle Ebenezer, and meet Cecil the horse who dreams
of being a lion. This show features loads of audience
participation, comedy, and a great message. At the... read
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Darke County Center for the Arts… Family
Fun in the Summertime
Darke County Center for the Arts’ “Barbecue and Blues” promises
summertime fun for the whole family according to DCCA Executive
Director Julie Strait. “DCCA has wanted to present a fun outdoor summer
event for a very long time,” she stated. “So we came up with ‘Barbecue
and Blues,’ a fundraiser which can be enjoyed by all ages that provides
good food, good music, and a good time,” the DCCA spokesperson
concluded. The event takes place Friday... read
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Community Action Partnership… CAP
plans Mini Golf Fundraiser
Community Action Partnership of the Greater Dayton Area-Darke County is
planning a Mini Golf Fundraiser to support the Senior Meals Program in
Darke County on July 21, 2012 from 4-7pm. The event will be held at
Caddie Shack Golf, 350 N. Ohio Street, Greenville. Proceeds from the
day will benefit CAP Meals for the Elderly including Home-Delivered
Meals and the Congregate Meals in New Madison, Versailles and... read
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Darke
County Agricultural Society... Pullorum
Testing Announced
The Darke County Agricultural Society will be sponsoring poultry
pullorum test clinics at the Poultry Barn on the fairgrounds on the
following dates: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.
Wednesday, August 1, 2012 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. All fancy chickens,
pheasants, quail, and guineas must be tested to show at the fair. No
flock tests. Everything you plan to show must be
tested.
All waterfowl (ducks and geese) are exempt from testing. Turkeys over
one year of age in the breeding... read
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Darke
County Parks... Volunteering
Opportunities
July is here and the Park District has several things we would love for
you to be involved with. Below is the list of the current
activities and programs planned. If you are able to attend please
contact me TODAY! Thanks for all of your assistance! July - Saturdays
in July- Butterfly Monitoring: 3PM - Assist the staff with our
record-keeping of butterfly species of Shawnee Prairie. Field
guides will be provided to assist us in identifying. Friday, July 6th –
Install new steps: 8AM - Join us today as... read
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AT&T
Greenville... Cell
Phone and Battery Recycling Event
Now through July 31 - AT&T Prime Communications in Greenville
will
be holding a free cell phone and battery recycling event through July
31. All types of cell phones are accepted regardless of size, make,
model, or age; bag phones included. In exchange for any donation no
matter how big or small you will be given a voucher for $10 off any
cell phone purchase or 25% off any accessory purchase. We thank you for
keeping cell phones and batteries out of our landfills... read
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A
Learning Place... Last
Chance
Reservations for “Crystal Ball”
Did you go to the Crystal Ball or have you heard others talk about the
great dancehall of the past? Call today for last chance
tickets
to experience the “Crystal Ball” again. Join A Learning Place
on
July 14th and celebrate the local legend “The Crystal Ball” one of the
most famous dancehalls in the Midwest during the 50s &
60s.
But the last chance for ticket reservations are July 6, tickets will
not be sold at the door... read
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Darke
County
Republican Party Annual Golf Outing set for July 7
Come and enjoy an afternoon of great golf, great food and great fun! On
July 7th, 2012 the Darke County Republican Party is having their
annual Golf outing at the New Turtle Creek Golf Club. Turtle Creek,
formerly the Greenville Country Club, will be the site of this
fun-filled
event. The day will be filled with Prizes, Food, Great golf, good
fellowship, and the chance to show off your golfing skills (or not!)
Put
together a foursome, or if you wish, we will put you in a group, either
way it should be a fun time for all.... read
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County
Offices Closed Wednesday
The County Offices will be closed on Wednesday, July 4th, 2012, for the
“4th of July” Holiday. The Board of Commissioners will be in
“Regular Session” on Monday, July 2nd, at 1:30 p.m.; and will hold a
“Special Session” on Friday, July 6th, 2012, at 11:30 a.m.
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Greenville Public Library... WWII
Subject For Library’s “First
Friday”
A real treat is in store for WWII buffs and fire arms aficionados.
Dennis Sullivan will have his extensive collection of WWII memorabilia
on display in the Greenville Public Library from 2:00 to 6:00 on Friday
July 6th. He’ll be present in full military dress to answer
questions and to help educate the public about his display as well as
his re-enactment activities. Dennis belongs to the 101st
Airborne
Division/502... read
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Darke County Cancer Association… Wayne
Cancer Program Director to
Speak
Dr. Daniel McKellar to speak at Annie Oakley Golf Tournament July 23 -
Dr. Daniel McKellar was born in northern California and attended the
University of California, receiving a bachelor’s degree with honors in
biochemistry in 1982. He then attendee Loyola university,
Stritch
School of Medicine and received his medical degree in 1987.
At
Loyola he received the President’s Medallion, the highest
honor
for... read
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