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“Phantom Ship” a Native
American history thriller, By Bob Robinson
WASHINGTON TWP – “A profoundly powerful work,” wrote Disawin Ballard,
East of the River Shawnee, Greenville. Ballard’s comments were used to
promote “Phantom Ship,” a novel by Michael Vickers. Vickers, a
historian and poet, has written several pieces of work, including
“Phantom Trail,” “Odes of Forest and Town,” and recently, “A Nation
Betrayed.” This is his first novel. The Canadian-born author lives and
works in England, but... read
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Cookbooks now available!
The Greenville High School Music Boosters now have cookbooks available
for purchase at the Kitchenaid store, downtown Greenville and at The
Flower Patch on Rhoades Ave. For just $7.00 each, you can get
a cookbook and support a great organization in Greenville.
Stop by and get yours today!
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Gettysburg school gets new life,
By Bob Robinson
GETTYSBURG – Retired from service as a building to educate children,
the 92-year-old Gettysburg Elementary School has been given a new name
and a new mission. The Cardinal Community Center will be available for
events, meetings and activities in another couple of weeks, according
to Gettysburg Village Councilman Brett Clark. The community wing is
phase one of the project. “We just passed health inspection last
night,” Clark said... read
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Fort GreeneVille DAR holds
storytime at Gathering
The Fort GreeneVille DAR chapter held a storytime with games during the
Gathering at the Garst. Member Karen Burkett gave a storytime about the
1700 and 1800 time period of children. Afterwards chapter members
played games of that period with the children. The games included
whirligigs, hoop & stick, Graces, and Apple Snap
(marshmallows).
Two books were given away as door prizes. The books of early period
games were... read
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Second National Bank donates to
Park District
Second National Bank associates participate in a daily motivational
meeting where a question recently was posed "what can you or your
department do to make a difference in your community?" SNB Indirect
Lending & Collections thought this was a great idea to start a
collection drive "Second Floor's Goodwill for Friends" to collect
various items on a weekly basis and donate them to a different
organization each month. For the month of June we... read
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Cancer
Association has moved
The Cancer Association of Darke County has moved from 209 E. Fourth
Street, Greenville, to 1111 Sweitzer St. They are
located
in the new Wayne Cancer Center with Dayton Physicians and Premier
Health. The days open are the same as before ~ Monday~Wednesday~Friday,
but the hours are a bit different with the office now being open 9:00
a.m.-4:30. (No longer closed for lunch.) The association
invites
the public to stop in and visit some time and see the new office area
that is very... read
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Better teachers, better preschool
education
– it matters
Do you know the education level of your child’s preschool
teacher? Do you know that research shows it does make a
difference in what your child learns in preparation for kindergarten?
It is widely recognized that qualified teachers are an essential part
of preschool programs that show improved outcomes for young
children. Children who are educated by teachers with both a
bachelor’s degree and specialized training in child development have
been found to be more sociable, have a more developed... read
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Darke
County Parks—Through the Years… Worth
Family Nature Preserve
This is the fifth installment of a series featuring Darke County Park
District’s twelve park areas. The mission of the Darke County
Parks is to acquire and preserve land areas possessing special natural
and historical features and to manage and maintain these resources for
the benefit of its residents through appropriate educational and
passive recreational programs and activities. The Park
District
was created in 1972 when the honorable... read
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Moody,
King named Junior Fair King and Queen, By Bob
Robinson
GREENVILLE – Jenna King has been named Junior Fair Queen and Logan
Moody Junior Fair King at the 2013 Darke County Junior Fair Pageant
held at St. Claire Memorial Hall July 16. King was sponsored by Top
Notch 4-H Club and Moody by Buckeye Buckaroos 4-H Club. The members of
their court are First Runner Up King and Queen Joe Schmitz,
Mississinawa Valley FFA, and Lizzie Hart, Fun Bunch 4-H Club; Second
Runner Up King and... read
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American
Red Cross Launches New App to Recruit Volunteers
Darke County, July 11, 2013 — The American Red Cross today launched the
Team Red Cross App, which allows people to sign up to help, get an
overview on basic tasks and receive notifications about Red Cross
disaster volunteer opportunities in their own community. “When people
see an emergency happening in their community, they often want to help
but may not know how,” said Lynne Gump, Executive Director,
American Red Cross... read
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Darke County Friends of the Shelter…Pets
of the week
We have Kirby at the Darke County Animal Shelter. He is a 2-year-old
Australian Cattle Dog mix (Blue Heeler). He is gray, black and some
brown with short hair. He is a playful little guy and loves people. He
loves to play ball and have fun. He will make a great friend and is
looking for a good home. We have Missy at the Darke County Animal
Shelter. She is an 8-month-old Basset Hound mix. She is reddish brown
with short hair. She is a sweet little girl... read
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BBBS secures local funding to
assist with
mentoring programs
The Harry Stephens Memorial recently made a donation of $1,000 to Big
Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County.
Additionally, the Greenville Rotary donated $500.00 to the
local
agency. Both of these donations are specific to the Darke County
program and will assist the agency in continuing to serve “at risk”
children in Darke County. “The support we receive from these The Harry
Stephens Memorial and Greenville Rotary is truly a blessing for our
agency. It enables us to continue to serve... read
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Main
Street interns thank community; photo show a success,
By
Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – “Amber was a friend before I left to go to school,” Main
Street intern Sean Wolfe said. “She is a mentor for me… I felt
comfortable asking questions.” Brealyn Eckstein and Amy Barger agreed
with Sean’s comments about Amber Garrett, Executive Director of Main
Street Greenville. “She’s a great mentor,” Brealyn said. “It was always
easy to go to her.” Amy noted a reality: interns will “mess up.” “She’s
understanding... read
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McCallister
Golf Outing raises $30,000 for Bridges to College
(Greenville) The Fourth Annual Karlh McCallister Memorial Golf Outing
and raffles raised $30,000 for the Bridges to College program. “We were
very fortunate to have such generous sponsors, players, businesses and
other community members,” said Marlise McCallister, Bridges to College
trustee and organizer of this year’s outing. “Their support helped make
the event a great success.” Twenty-three teams participated in the
outing on... read
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Gathering
at Garst… Living
History
Encampment Major Sponsors
The Gathering at Garst Committee and the Garst Museum, would like to
thank the Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe and Wayne Hospital Foundation for
their generous sponsorship and support for the Living History
Encampment at the 2013 Gathering at Garst. The Living History
Encampment will offer visitors the chance to experience life as it was
in the historical past through costumed reenactors and exhibitors. See
a blacksmith, artists, basket... read
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Levy
volunteers excited, blanketing district with door hangers,
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – “It was mass organized chaos,” said Greenville Schools
Levy Campaign Tri-director Jan Teaford. “They were coming in all
excited… it was like the year of the locusts.” Teaford estimated about
100 people were on the street the morning of July 13 when they kicked
off their “Door Hanging” campaign. Kids, teachers, ex-teachers, high
school students and other members of the community had volunteered to
cover the district with... read
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Commissioners
sign “Paint the County Purple” proclamation,
By Bob
Robinson
GREENVILLE – On July 8 the Darke County Commissioners signed a
proclamation declaring July 14 through 20 as “Paint the County Purple”
week for Darke County Relay for Life. In the proclamation,
commissioners urged communities, citizens and businesses to join in the
fight against cancer by decorating the towns, homes and businesses in
purple ribbons and signs, and to participate in the Relay For Life of
Darke County July... read
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Big
Brothers Big Sisters… Versailles
Foundation Awards Funding to BBBS
The Versailles Foundation has recently donated $1500 to Big Brothers
Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County. This
funding will
be used by Big Brothers Big Sisters to aid in the after school Buddies
program that is offered at Versailles Schools. Currently,
there
are around 350 children served in Shelby and Darke County through both
the community based and after school programs in both
counties
and the number keeps rising. Big Brothers Big... read
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Republican
Women’s Club… Willman:
“a totally different animal”
"It's been a transition... a totally different animal than private
auditing. I've enjoyed it, though." said Willman of her move from
private sector to public service. Greenville City Auditor Roxanne
Willman as she spoke to the Darke County Republican Women's Club (DCRW)
recently. She detailed some of the duties involved in the performance
of being city auditor. She explained that she has been through a
year-end audit, two budgets, contract negotiations... read
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GSD School Board commends junior
Erin Scott
for perfect OGT score, By Bob
Robinson
GREENVILLE – Greenville High School junior Erin Scott received a
commendation from the Greenville City School Board at its July 9
special meeting for achieving a perfect score on her Ohio Graduation
Test (OGT) in Social Studies. Erin is only one of six students in the
state to achieve this in 2013, according to reports so far. “I read a
lot,” she said later. “I just retain stuff like that.” Erin said she
would like to see more history taught in school... read
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OSU Extension, Darke County…2013
Farm Bill Update,
by Carl Zulauf, Professor, Ohio State University, and Gary Schnitkey,
Professor, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Overview: Both the U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives have
passed farm bills. As expected, differences exist. Some are notable.
This post briefly reviews the current farm bill situation and looks at
possible paths forward. It examines the farm bill situation from three
perspectives: politics, process, and content. History: The 2008 Farm
bill expired on September ... read
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Greenville
Public Library… Library
Honors
Dianna Wagner
On July 8th the Greenville Public Library Board of Trustees honored
Dianna Wagner who is retiring as fiscal officer on July 31st.
Dianna has been with the Library for over 23 years. Last year
she
retired from Greenville National Bank after a long and successful
career. She said then she wanted to spend more time with her
family - including husband Gary and two married daughters & two
granddaughters. The Wagner’s also like to travel. The Board... read
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Darke County Parks–Through
the Years
This is the fourth installment of a series featuring Darke County Park
District’s twelve park areas. The mission of the Darke County Parks is
to acquire and preserve land areas possessing special natural and
historical features and to manage and maintain these resources for the
benefit of its residents through appropriate educational and passive
recreational programs and activities. The Park District was created in
1972 when the... read
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Woodington
School – do you
know anyone?
Greenville—The Genealogy Library of Garst Museum recently obtained a
picture that, according to a notation on the back, is “Woodington
School, Esther Stephens Harter teacher.” Head of the Genealogy Library,
Phyllis Crick, said that the picture is likely to have been taken in
the late 1940s or early 1950s. According to Crick, there is no further
information known about the students shown in the picture and she would
like to be able to identify... read
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VFW holds
fundraiser for
Washington trip
On June 1st, 2013, the Greenville VFW Post # 7262 held their first
annual golf outing at Turtle Creek Golf Course. The event coordinators
were Jodie Klosterman and Debbie Oliver. The proceeds from this event
will fund a trip for local veterans to Washington D.C. The trip is
scheduled for July 18 – 20, 2013. Due to the generosity of our sponsors
and participants, enough money was raised to send eleven (11) members
of the Darke County “Honor ... read
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Steam
Threshers Reunion is about farming 100 years ago,
By Bob
Robinson
YORK WOODS – “Things have been a little slow, although Friday morning
was really good,” said Deanna Hess, secretary of the Darke County Steam
Threshers Association. Hess noted that over 500 people explored the
offerings of the Reunion on Friday, and they had about 450 people on
July 4. While a number of people noted how traffic seems to thin out
when the rain starts falling, then swell in numbers when there’s a
break in the... read
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The
‘rain on their parades’ didn’t hurt enthusiasm,
By Bob
Robinson
ANSONIA, NEW MADISON – It was a tough day for parades. Attendance was
small in both Ansonia and New Madison for their annual Fourth of July
Independence Day parades. However what the spectators lacked in numbers
they made up for in enthusiasm. “One year it was raining so hard
everyone was gone,” said one parade enthusiast in Ansonia, “but that
band kept right on marching and playing.” Another resident glanced... read
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Commissioners
sign “Paint the County Purple” proclamation,
By Bob
Robinson
GREENVILLE – On July 8 the Darke County Commissioners signed a
proclamation July 14 through 20 as “Paint the County Purple” week for
Darke County Relay for Life. In the proclamation, commissioners urged
communities, citizens and businesses to join in the fight against
cancer by decorating the towns, homes and businesses in purple ribbons
and signs, and to participate in the Relay For Life of Darke County
July 19 and 20... read
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Greenville
Schools Levy… Preliminary
Rendering… additional Q&A
1. According to a contractor friend there is no way to
estimate
the cost of a building without a set of prints. Do you have
plans
and prints we can look at? No, we do not have a set of prints or plans
because the Ohio Facilities Construction Commission sets the budget for
the project based on average square foot pricing; further, it is
updated every year based on construction inflation. OFCC has
a
design manual that must be followed that... read
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Wanted: Old, Warn, Smelly Sneakers
Darke County, July 11, 2013 —In coordination with the Light Foundation
and the Green Sneakers organization, the American Red Cross Darke
County Chapter are collecting used sneakers, which will then Green
Sneakers using their network will be re-using and repurposing the
sneakers. So not only do we keep items out of landfills, but
to
encourage collections, the Green Sneaker organization gives .50 cents a
pound to partner non-profits. So clean out those closets,
sneak
out your spouse’s... read
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Miller,
Springer named Little Mr. & Miss Firecracker 2013,
By Bob Robinson
NEW MADISON – Andy Miller, 5, and Emylee Springer, 3, were named New
Madison’ Independence Day Little Mr. & Miss Firecracker 2013.
Andy
is the son of Scott and Shelley Miller and was dressed in a patriotic
costume that was reminiscent of Yankee Doodle Dandy. He recited the
Pledge of Allegiance. Emylee is the daughter of Sarah Ditty and Rodney
Springer. She was dressed as Lady Liberty. She lifted her torch and
said “I lift my lamp... read
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Main
Street Greenville… Fall
in love all over again,
By Brealyn Eckstein
Once I graduated high school, I moved to Muncie, Indiana to pursue
photography. There’s honestly not a big difference between Muncie and
Greenville - besides a mall and some restaurants. Muncie even has its
own little downtown. It’s funny though how much I actually started to
appreciate home once I moved away from it, even being somewhere
similar. Every time I come back I am overwhelmed with this sense of
community and how adorable our downtown... read
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Photo Club
announces results
of 2013 show
On June 13-16, 2013, the Darke County Photography Club held their 6th
annual photography competition, “A Moment of Time” at the Versailles
Poultry Days Festival. The club would like to thank judges John Cook
and Jan Roestamadji and the sponsors for helping make the show a
success. Professional Best of Show, sponsored by Greenville National
Bank, was awarded to Mel Cabeen. Amateur Best of Show, sponsored by
Jeff Hole & Max, was... read
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Main Street Greenville…Funny how quickly plans
change,
By Sean Wolfe
Just over three years ago, I walked across the stage on Harmon Field
decked in my white cap and gown with so much drive and excitement to
move forward that tears filled my eyes. I had no idea what I wanted to
do or who I wanted to be, but I was certain that staying in this small,
sleepy town just was not for me. I had a craving to make the world a
better place, and much like other young people, that place wasn’t the
uneventful town I grew up in. I left for... read
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The SMV
Celebrates 50 Years,
By Sam Custer, OSU
Extension, Darke County
The Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) emblem celebrates its 50th
Anniversary! This emblem, recognized for safety around the
U.S.,
was developed in the Agricultural Engineering Department at The Ohio
State University in the early 60's. In 1963 this emblem was dedicated
to the public by the OSU President Novice G. Fawcett. Testing was
conducted by Ken Harkness, an OSU Ag Engineer... read
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Darke
County Friends of the
Shelter, Pets
of the week
We have Ruckus at the Darke County Animal Shelter. He is an 8-month
Doberman mix. He is black and tan with a patch of white on his chest.
He also has short hair. He is current on his shots and good with kids.
He is a friendly guy and likes to go jogging with his owner. He is full
of energy and loves to play. He is looking for a good home and is ready
to be adopted. We have Wendy at the Darke County... read
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Weaver
Station School Students Identified,
By Lyn
Bliss, Senior Scribe
The picture of the above school and students was previously printed,
asking for identification of the students. Head of the Genealogy
Library, Phyllis Crick has located the “Souvenir At Close of School”
memento program given out for that school the year the picture was
taken. The memento program provides the following information: Weaver
Station School, Special District No... read
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Richards,
Bowers receive SSSF scholarships from Dave Knapp Ford,
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – On July 2 Teha Richards, Tri-Village High School Class of
2013, and Sam Bowers, Greenville High School Class of 2013, received
Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund Business Scholarships from Dave Knapp
Ford Lincoln for their academic excellence and accomplishments in their
respective sports. Richards was a 4-year starter in basketball for
Tri-Village and a... read
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Main
Street Greenville… Planning
has begun for the 10th Annual
Holiday Horse Parade
Though it is only June, plans are already taking shape for the 2013
Hometown Holiday Horse Parade slated for Saturday, November 23rd at 7
pm in Downtown Greenville. This annual tradition for the Greenville
community has kicked off the holiday season for the downtown district
the past nine years and we are thrilled to celebrate its 10th year! The
lighted event boasts 50 + horse entries which bring an estimated 8,000+
spectators into... read
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Athletic
Boosters tournament a success
The Annual Greenville Athletic Boosters’ Golf Tournament had another
successful year; with 88 golfers and numerous volunteers at Turtle
Creek Golf Course Saturday, June 29. “A great event ... said Boosters
President Dave Ernst…all that participated had a great time and raised
money to benefit our athletic programs. I am surprised by how
many people came out to support Greenville Athletic
Boosters.”
Participants were able to... read
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Generalist
Pollinators and Soybeans,
By Sam Custer, OSU
Extension, Darke County
We had three calls in the Extension Office in the last two weeks
regarding bee swarms and the need to collect and move them.
If
you have a swarm you need moved from your home or farm you can call us
for necessary information. As we get close to soybeans flowering across
the state (growth stages R1-R2), we need to bring up an important issue
related not specifically to honey bees, but to pollinators in general
(albeit honey bees... read
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Local
VFW Auxiliary pays visit to vets at Dayton VA Hospital,
By Lyn Bliss
“We are always greeted with such appreciation when we visit the
Veterans,” said Marlene McGlinch. “We are so proud to be able to
provide this service to our Veterans.” Her comments were made during a
recent visit of the Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 7262 (LAVFW) to the
Dayton VA Medical Center. The LAVFW visits the Hospital several times
each year. During their visits, they try to greet each patient, thank
them for their service... read
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Darke County
Center for the Arts…DCCA
Barbecue & Blues sponsored by local couples
Darke County Center for the Arts is proud to announce its annual
Barbecue and Blues fundraiser to take place at Turtle Creek Golf
Course, 6545 St. Rt. 36 E., Greenville, Ohio, on Friday, July 12 at
6:30 pm. Sponsored by Matt & Angie Arnold, Tom &
Jennifer Bish,
George and Becky Luce and Dr. Robert & Jean McLear, this
outdoor
event is casual and family-friendly with great food, drinks, and music!
“Local sponsorship support of ... read
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The
Early Bird and
Blue
Bag Media Contribute to The Gathering at Garst
The Gathering at Garst Committee would like to thank the Early Bird
newspaper and BlueBag Media for their contribution to the 2013
Gathering at Garst event. The support and promotion that their donation
provides helps to ensure that the 2013 Gathering will be well attended
and appreciated for honoring the history and heritage of our
communities. Be sure to visit the Gathering at Garst on Saturday, July
27 from 10 am to 9 pm and ... read
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The Darke County Historical Society…Dr.
Harry G. Thomas Medical Scholarship Program for 2013
The Darke County Historical Society is pleased to announce that funds
will be available from the Harry G. Thomas Medical Scholarship Program
for the 2013-2014 academic year. The H.G. Thomas Medical Scholarship
program, administered by the Darke County Historical Society, was
established and funded in 1971 by Lowell Thomas and his sister Pherbia
Thomas Thornburg, in memory of their father Dr Harry G. Thomas. The
program was ... read
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Ohio Natural Resources…Barn
Owls Making a Comeback in Ohio
COLUMBUS, OH – Barn owls are making a comeback in Ohio, and more people
every year have the pleasure of witnessing these beautiful birds,
according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The ODNR
Division of Wildlife is seeking reports from people who have seen barn
owls. Reporting sightings of barn owls helps ODNR Division of Wildlife
biologists estimate how many live in Ohio. This information benefits
conservation efforts by ... read
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Local VFW
Auxiliary pays visit
to vets at Dayton VA Hospital, By Lyn Bliss
“We are always greeted with such appreciation when we visit the
Veterans,” said Marlene McGlinch. “We are so proud to be able to
provide this service to our Veterans.” Her comments were made during a
recent visit of the Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post 7262 (LAVFW) to the
Dayton VA Medical Center. The LAVFW visits the Hospital several times
each year. During their visits, they try to greet each patient, thank
them for their service and give... read
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Flamingos in the Park
Submitted by Jan Boyer; A lawn full of Flamingos in Greenville! Driving
in the Park area of Greenville, I saw these flamingos. They are part of
a fundraiser for the youth of Gospel Baptist Church. Scotty
Ritchie and Evan Ritchie stand among the pink birds... read
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Garst
Museum… Garst
welcomes former teacher as latest
intern
The Garst Museum is pleased to introduce its latest Wright State
University Public History program intern, Jason Swiatkowski. Jason
earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Kent State University
and is currently pursuing his Masters of Arts degree with a
concentration of Public History from Wright State University. Jason
will be responsible for creating a new permanent exhibit that will
introduce and interpret the importance of Darke... read
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Darke
County Parks levy to support its parks, programs,
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – Darke County Park District uses 300 volunteers to help
provide events, cleaning and maintenance for 12 areas under its
jurisdiction, according to parks director, Roger Van Frank. “The Nature
Center alone serves over 50,000 visitors annually,” he added in a
presentation to Kiwanis of Greenville recently. The district welcomes
over 100,000 visitors a year. Probably the most recognized part of the
Park District is Shawnee Prairie, which... read
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Main
Street Greenville… Hometown
Pride: My internship experience,
By Amy Barger
There are several reasons I decided to volunteer for Main Street
Greenville this summer. I will start by explaining how I used
to
think of Greenville. When you have grown up in a small town for 18
years and it is all you have ever known, you crave to leave. You are
young, you realize this world is bigger than Greenville and there is so
much to discover. I used to simplify Greenville as, “a
boring,
uninteresting small town with nothing to do”, and I know I am not... read
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Greenville
Public Library… A
Very Special Donation
This year the Greenville Public Library received a generous donation
for “Family Fun Days” from the Friends of the Library - as well as a
very special gift from the Greyson James Steyer Memorial
Trust.
This trust was established with the HOPE Foundation by Matt &
Mindy
Steyer as a lasting endowment in their infant son’s name following his
tragic death. “Something good and positive must come from this
tragedy,” they said. As they... read
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Anticipating
a Great Wheat Harvest,
By Sam Custer, OSU
Extension, Darke County
I have looked at a lot of fields of corn, soybean and wheat in the last
two weeks as I have checked our Western Bean Cutworm traps and checked
on our Manure Side Dress research plots. The corn and beans
for
the most part look great. I am concerned with weed pressure
in
some fields as it appears that our population of resistant marestail
and giant ragweed continues to expand. Pierce Paul, OSU Extension Crops
Disease Specialist, reports that we are... read
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Darke
County Parks… Through
the Years
This is the third installment of a series featuring Darke County Park
District’s twelve park areas. The mission of the Darke County Parks is
to acquire and preserve land areas possessing special natural and
historical features and to manage and maintain these resources for the
benefit of its residents through appropriate educational and passive
recreational programs and activities. The Park District was created in
1972 when the honorable ... read
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Red Cross Issues Safety Tips For
4th of July Holiday; Safely
enjoy the beach, the
fireworks and the barbecue!
Darke County, OH — It’s time for Fourth of July celebrations –
fireworks, a backyard barbecue, maybe a trip to the beach. Whatever
people have planned, the American Red Cross wants them to enjoy their
holiday and has steps they can follow to be safe. “We want everyone to
have a great holiday, and a safe one,” said Lynne Gump, Executive
Director of the Darke County Chapter American Red Cross, “Whether the
weekend will involve fireworks, grilling or going to the seashore, we
have safety tips everyone can... read
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Big
Brothers Big Sisters… Daffy
Derby and Duck N’ Run Winners Announced
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County held their annual
Daffy Duck Derby and 5K on Thursday, June 20rd, starting at 7:30 p.m.
in Tawawa Park in Sidney. Over 2,997 rubber ducks, which were “adopted”
by community members and local corporate sponsors, were launched out of
a box which was extended over the creek with the aid of a Ferguson
Construction crane. The wonderful sponsors for this event
included Sidney Daily News... read
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Darke
County Friends of the Shelter… Pets
of the week
We have Sky at the Darke County Animal Shelter. She is a 2-year-old
Lab/Shepherd mix. She is black and brown with short hair. She is a
friendly girl and good with kids. She will make a great friend and
loves people. She is looking for a good home and is ready for adoption.
We have Honey at the Darke County Animal Shelter. She is a 10-month-old
Shepherd mix. She is black and brown with short hair. She is a little
sweetheart and very lovable. She... read
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