Edison to host annual Career Expo
PIQUA - Edison Community College will host its annual Career Expo March
18 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the North Hall of the Piqua campus. More
than 50 organizations ranging from business, construction, financial
services, health care, manufacturing, retail, social services, and the
armed forces are expected to be in attendance, representing a wide
range of job opportunities for west central Ohio area residents. The
Career Expo is sponsored by Edison Community College, the Upper Valley
Career... read
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Early Morning Discovery Hikes
Start at 8:00 a.m.
After the winter we’ve had, it’s hard not to wake up happy on a spring
morning! So why not head out for a hike? Every
Tuesday
morning at 8:00 am, the Darke County Park District hosts an Early
Morning Discovery Hike. These hikes focus on birdwatching,
trees,
fungi, wildflower ID and more. Bring binoculars or borrow a pair from
us. Meet at the Nature Center at Shawnee Prairie Preserve (4267 St. Rt.
502 West) each and every Tuesday. Be... read
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Hike
to Health
Are you suffering from cabin fever? Are you ready to get
OUTSIDE?
Join a Darke County Parks’ Naturalist for our Hike to Health
Series. This series is designed to get you outdoors and get
your
blood pumping. After being cooped up all winter, spring is
the
perfect time to get outside and become more active. March
offers
a hike on Thursday, March 13th at 6:00pm at Coppess Nature
Sanctuary. April’s hike... read
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Cover
Crop Informational Meeting
Are you interested in planting a cover crop, but not sure where to
start? If you answered yes to this question or have some
uncertainties about the cover crop you have planted, then mark your
calendar for the morning of Thursday, March 6, 2014. The
Darke
Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD), Treaty Soil, Wright State
University and KB Seed Solutions are hosting a Cover Crop Workshop in
the Assembly Room at the Darke County Parks located at 4267 State Route
502 West, Greenville... read
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Mottram
to speak to local Republican women
"Women often don’t watch their health like they should,” said Shelly
Acker from Wayne Hospital. “There are easy things that we can do to
help.” Acker was the speaker at the Darke County Republican Women’s
Club’s (DCRWC) regular meeting in February. She detailed many easy, day
to day, items that women can do to improve their health and also help
prevent future problems. The DCRWC is a group of Republican Women who
meet monthly... read
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CBC
announces March blood drives
Darke County, Ohio – Community Blood Center (CBC) Spring into action
and donate at one of these great Darke County Blood Drives. Scheduling
your appointment is easy. Go on line to
www.donortime.com
to schedule your own appointment. You can also contact Dana
Puterbaugh, Darke County - Account Representative @ 937-997-2199 /
dputerbaugh@givingblood.org to schedule your appointment. Please
remember that appointments have priority and Walk –Ins are always
welcome... read
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Ag.
Breakfast Meeting
Ag. Breakfast Meeting, Thursday, March 6, 2014, 7:30 am, 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.) For your calendar: the following month’s meeting
will be April 3, 2014. Sam Custer, Extension Educator, Agriculture
& Natural Resources.
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DCCA
to host St. Patrick’s Day event
Darke County Center for the Arts will host “Irish Wave” at Montage Cafe
in downtown Greenville on Friday, March 14. “We will be celebrating St.
Patrick's Day with a fund raising party featuring Irish music, food,
and a beer tasting; as is usual with our fund raisers, we promise a
good time for a good cause,” said Andrea Jordan, DCCA Executive
Director. Proceeds will benefit DCCA's many programs including Arts In
Education and... read
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SSSF
Scholarship deadline extended to March 31
Due to the numerous weather-related delays and school cancellations,
the Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund has extended the deadline for the
return of scholarship applications to the last day in March. The Senior
Scribes Scholarship Fund 2014 Scholarship Application is available for
students seeking a college education in a public communications field.
Qualifying programs include, but are not... read
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Weed
Control Class
Are you registered for the Weed Control class to be held Tuesday
morning in the OSU Extension Darke County Learning Center?
Call
and hold your spot today!! 548-5215. February 25th Weed Control 10
am-Noon (Recording will be available for use by 5 pm). Topics will
include: Update on New Herbicides/Recommendations, and Managing
Herbicide Site of Action, Dr. Mark Loux, State Specialist Weed
Management, Ohio State University Extension.
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Meeting
of Darke County Volunteer Network
The Darke County Volunteer Network will meet on March 4th at noon at
the State of the Heart Hospice building, 1350 North Broadway in
Greenville. The subject of the meeting will be “The Volunteers
Perspective” – local FISH volunteers will give their thoughts about
volunteer management. All area volunteer administrators are
invited to attend. This group is free and we encourage anyone
that manages volunteers to join. The meetings are a great way
to
network, share ideas, discuss and advance new volunteering techniques
and learn from guest speakers. It’s a brown bag lunch meeting and we
work to keep the meetings strictly to an hour. Any questions,
call Greg Morrow, RSVP Director at 937-778-5220 or email at gmorrow@councilonruralservices.org
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Maple
Sugarin’ at the Prairie
The sap is flowing and the fire is roaring in the Sugar Shack; that
means it’s time to enjoy nature’s sweet treat.
Saturday,
March 1st from 8:00am-4:00pm is Maple Sugarin’ at the
Prairie! This early spring day at Shawnee Prairie (4267 St.
Rt.
502 West) offers guided tours through history and science as we learn
the process of turning sap into syrup. After our tour through
the
woods, we’ll visit the Sugar Shack, where you can warm up in the...
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DCCA
Arts in Education… Workshop
to
feature pianist Alpin Hong
Darke County Center for the Arts will present workshop performances by
classical pianist Alpin Hong for local junior high students on
Thursday, March 6 and Friday March 7 at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall
in Greenville. A component of DCCA's Arts In Education program, the
workshop is free and open to the public. “Alpin's visionary approach to
arts education has earned prestigious awards, but what he most wants to
do is share his passion for music... read
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Darke
County Solid Waste
Darke County Solid Waste Policy Committee Meeting, Wednesday, March 5,
2014, 3:00 PM, OSU Extension, Darke County Education Center, 603 Wagner
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GHS
Wavaires present 2014 Cantata Schedule
GREENVILLE - The Greenville High School Wavaires are pleased to
announce the 2014 schedule for their annual cantata performances. This
year's presentation is "United in Worship" and will be held in local
churches. The cantata will feature modern worship songs from the
well-known Worship Bands "Hillsong" and "Hillsong United." There are no
admission fees for these performances and the... read
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Monthly
Webinars to Help Growers and Producers Expand Sales
Growers and producers – have you ever wondered how to go about
marketing your hops to Ohio’s microbreweries? Or how about getting your
meats into area grocery stores or restaurants? Have you ever wondered
how to make sure your food business or operation has a strong,
income-building presence in the mobile media arena? Answers to these
questions and more are available to growers, producers and anyone in
the agriculture and food industry through a series of free monthly
webinars offered... read
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“Building
Blocks II” parenting class planned
OSU Extension, Darke County, has scheduled a “Building Blocks II”
parenting series. The classes will be held February 19 and
26,
2014, at the OSU Extension Learning Center, 603 Wagner Avenue,
Greenville. The class times are from 6:00-8:00pm.
There is
no fee for this class. This is an adult only series. The
“Building Blocks II” parenting classes are for parents who wish to
develop better parenting skill or parenting techniques for children
ages 7-13 years. This will be 2 classes focusing on parent...
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4-H
Open House March 3
Although the deadline to become a 4-H member in Darke County is not
until April 1, 2014, now is the time to begin thinking about joining a
4-H club. If you or someone you know is interested in learning more
about the 4-H program in Darke County, plan to attend the 4-H Open
House, Monday, March 3, from 6:30pm-8:00pm in the Youth Building on the
Fairgrounds. Attendees of the open house will have the opportunity to
visit club displays and talk... read
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DCCA
presents lit-up version of classic fairy tales
Darke County Center for the Arts' Family Theatre Series will present
Lightwire Theater's creative retelling of Hans Christian Andersen's
classic story “The Ugly Duckling” at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in
Greenville on Sunday, March 9. “Lightwire Theater brilliantly uses
cutting edge technology to truly light up the stage,” said DCCA
Artistic Director Keith Rawlins. “In this glow-in-the-dark spectacular,
human artists wearing mechanical... read
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Cancer
Association needs drivers
Cancer Association of Darke County is in need of volunteer drivers to
assist clients to appointments. Some clients aren’t able to drive to
their appointments because of various reasons. It is not only a big
help to the patient, but is a great way to “pay it forward” if someone
has done something nice for you. If interested, stop in the office at
Wayne Cancer Center, 1111 Sweitzer St., Greenville, OH and we will get
you signed up. You will need a valid... read
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'Every
drop counts' mug helps handle heart of winter
DAYTON & DARKE COUNTY, Ohio – Community Blood Center (CBC) is
reminding donors about the importance of donating during the heart of
winter with the “Blood Donor - Every Drop Counts” speckled campfire
mug. It’s free to anyone who registers to donate now through
February 22. Donors are encouraged to schedule an appointment
at
www.DonorTime.com. The stout, ceramic mug is crème-colored with black
speckles and molded in... read
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2014
Congressional art competition for high school students
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) today
invited 8th Congressional District high school students to participate
in the 2014 Congressional Art Competition, An Artistic Discovery. “The
Congressional Art Competition gives high school students from our local
area an opportunity to share their work with the whole country,”
Boehner said. “Each year, I am always impressed to see so
many
talented young artists in the 8th District... read
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Money
management series planned
OSU Extension, Darke County, has scheduled a "Managing Your Money"
series. The classes will be held March 3, 10, 17 &
24, 2014,
at the OSU Extension Learning Center, 603 Wagner Avenue,
Greenville. The class times are from 6:00-7:15pm.
Participants attend all four sessions. The fee to attend is
$20.00 per individual or $30.00 per couple. The "Managing Your Money"
classes are appropriate for singles or couples who wish to develop a
family budget and catch up on bills. We... read
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Athletic
Boosters meeting cancellation
The Greenville Athletic Boosters Bowling Night originally schedule for
March 1 has been cancelled due to a scheduling conflict. Contact us at
greenvilleboosters@yahoo.com if you have any questions.
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Dining
by Rail with Bradford Railroad Museum
The Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum is hosting its annual Dining By Rail
April 12, 2014. This is a fund raising dinner and silent auction to
benefit capital improvements at the museum. This year the event will
take place at the Turtle Creek Golf Club located at 6545 US Rt 36
Greenville, Ohio. The dinner will be prepared from authentic Railroad
dining car service recipes. This year will feature the Pennsylvania
Railroad. Enjoying a meal on board a moving train is an
experience that started in the late... read
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Edison
Community College to Host Annual Career Expo
Edison Community College will host its annual Career Expo Tuesday,
March 18, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the North Hall of the Piqua campus.
More than 50 organizations ranging from manufacturing, business,
financial services, health care, social services, retail and the armed
forces will be in attendance, representing a wide range of job
opportunities for west central Ohio area residents. More than 500 job
seekers are expected to attend the free event, which is open to the
community. For more information on the 2014 Career Expo, contact Pam
Gibellino at 937-778-7856 or go online to www.edisonohio.edu/jobfair.
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Sponsor
A Bucket
Looking for a way to support the Darke County Park District? You can
sponsor a bucket at the Maple Sugarin’ at the Prairie Festival on March
1st. For a $25 donation, you will have your name placed on a
sap
bucket along the trail during the Festival. Sponsors will
also
receive two complimentary tickets to the Waffle and Sausage
Breakfast on March 1st from 8AM-Noon (a $10 value), and a
250ml
bottle of Darke County Parks Pure Maple Syrup in a decorative maple
leaf shaped glass bottle. To “Sponsor A Bucket” stop by the
Nature Center (4267 State Route 502 West) and fill out the sponsor
form. Call the Nature Center at 937.548.0165 for more
information.
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Dr.
Seuss Event at Library
The Greenville Public Library will host a Dr. Seuss event on March 8th
at 1:00 p.m. Librarians Julie Schmidt and Reuben Kennett
describe
it best in their poem. Children of all ages, all shapes and all sizes,
Come to the library for lots of surprises! On March eighth at one
o’clock we’ll unleash Seussical fun, We’ll have a party with the Cat in
the Hat, Thing 2, and Thing 1, Bring your dad, your aunt, your mom...
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“The
Cavern Beat” Returning to The Gathering at Garst
The Cavern Beat will return to The Gathering at Garst for a repeat
performance on Saturday July 26, 2014. This will be the Beatles tribute
band’s third year to perform at The Gathering at Garst thanks to the
Dan Summer’s Memorial sponsorship. Dan was married to Pam Carpenter, a
Greenville native, and now resides in San Diego. Pam and Dan loved
Greenville and its rich history... read
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County
offices closed Monday
The County Offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, 2014, in
Observance of ‘President’s Day’.
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Coffee
with the Commissioner
Commissioner Mike Stegall will be having his “Coffee with the
Commissioner” meeting on Wednesday, February 26th, at the Brethren
Retirement Centers Chestnut Village. The meeting will be from
9:00 a.m. until about 10:00 a.m., or always longer if needed.
Commissioner Stegall has done this for several years, and it is always
a good meeting with the people there. These meetings are always
informal, and Mike wants as many people as possible to show up, have a
good cup of coffee, and ask... read
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Friends
of Parks Host Waffle Breakfast
The Friends of the Darke County Parks will once again be serving up a
hearty breakfast of waffles, sausage, juice, coffee and Ohio pure maple
syrup! All of that for just a $5 donation towards the
Friends’
mission. The Waffle Breakfast will be held from 8am-12pm on
Saturday, March 1st. Tickets are available at the door on the
day
of the breakfast. After breakfast, take a maple syrup tour,
grab
some fantastic homemade maple-themed... read
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The
First African American US Senator
On Sunday, February 23, 2014 at 2:00 pm, the Garst Museum will host a
presentation by Roane Smothers. The topic will be Hiram Revels, the
first African American U.S. Senator. Senator Hiram Revels was educated
at the Union Literary Institute in Randolph County, Indiana which was
part of the Longtown settlement. Roane Smothers was born and raised in
Detroit, Michigan. He received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the
University of Wisconsin Madison... read
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Program
on Landowner Liability Available for Property Owners
FINDLAY, OH – The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is
partnering with Northwest Ohio Woodland Association to provide a
landowner liability program for landowners in northwest Ohio. The
Northwest Ohio Woodland Association provides educational support and
opportunities for woodland owners as well as anyone interested in the
conservation and responsible, sustainable use and management of
northwest Ohio’s woodland... read
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Photo
club reschedules workshop
Darke County Photography Club has rescheduled the photo workshop that
was canceled 1/25 due to bad weather. The event will be held
February 22, 2014, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Shawnee Prairie Nature Center
on State Route 502. Club members will give a brief overall on
the
operation of cameras then we will help you one on one with your
camera. We ask you to bring your camera, list of...
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Bowling
Teams and Sponsors Still Needed
The bowl-a-thon will be held Friday, March 7, from 5-6 p.m. at Bel-Mar
Lanes in Sidney and Treaty Lanes in Greenville, and Saturday, March 8,
from 12-4 p.m. at Bel-Mar Lanes in Sidney and Treaty Lanes in
Greenvile. The festive “St. Patrick’s Day” atmosphere will
again
feature glow-in-the-dark bowling lanes, pins, and bowling
balls.
We also have a great line up of prizes, such as a choice...
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Parent
and Preschooler Adventures
Hey Parents and Preschoolers! Looking for some hands-on learning about
the natural world all around you? Join a Naturalist at
Shawnee
Prairie for a monthly, hour-long program designed to investigate nature
through activities, games and exploring. There are programs
for
2-3 year olds (held on Wednesdays) and a program for 4-5 year olds
(held on Thursdays). March’s topic is Talkin’
Turtles. We
will check... read
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Passport
to Fishing Instructor Trainings Offered in Southwest Ohio
Division of Wildlife certifies volunteer fishing instructors to teach
fishing basics - XENIA, OH -- Any adult, group, or conservation club
who has a sincere interest in taking kids fishing should consider
becoming a certified Passport to Fishing instructor, according to the
Ohio Division of Wildlife. The Passport certification courses are being
offered on: March 8th - ODNR/Division of Wildlife District Five
Headquarters, 1076 Old Springfield Pike, Xenia, OH 45385; 8am – 1pm.
Registration deadline: March 3rd... read
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St.
Mary’s School Flavors of the World
Saturday, February 22, 2014, Montage Café, 6 pm, $25 ticket
Booze Basket Raffle, 50-50 Raffle, Appetizers & 3 drinks, Music
by
Green deVilles
Questions? Call 548-2345. Proceeds benefit St. Mary’s School. Download
the flyer here.
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Bowling
and Silent Auction Night Scheduled
The Greenville Athletic Boosters will be holding a Bowling and Silent
Auction Fundraiser Night on March 1, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
at Treaty Lanes in Greenville. The event will include bowling &
bowling shoes, pizza, and a silent auction bid number. There will also
be door prizes, bowling prizes and a 50/50 drawing throughout the
evening. Tickets are on sale for $20 person and can be purchased from
any Varsity Coach, the GHS athletic office at 548-4416 or from
Committee Chair... read
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Fair
Tax advocate to speak to Republican Men
Steve Curtis is the State Director for the Americans for Fair Taxation
for the State of Ohio, and a strong advocate of tax reform on both the
State and Federal level. As such, he is involved in
organizing
grassroots support for the passage of the Fair Tax legislation, and in
conducting public education programs to increase public awareness of
the advantages of the Fair Tax approach to taxation. Curtis will be the...
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Auto
Presentation and Toolbox Auction
The Automotive Tech Prep Program at Greenville Career Tech Center is
holding a community night to highlight the 2013-2014 project.
The
project was developed by students and incorporates Differential Gear
Ratios and Tire Sizes. The title of the project is “Geared
for
Your Needs.” This project will be representing the school
system
in the SKILLS USA competition this Spring. The night will be capped off
with an auction of complete student tool boxes and tools that are being
discontinue... read
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Concert
pianist Alpin Hong returns to St. Clair Memorial Hall
Darke County Center for the Arts will present concert pianist Alpin
Hong at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville on Saturday, March
8. “When Alpin was here while we were enduring a dreadful streak of
hazardous winter weather three years ago, he absolutely wowed the
audience of hardy music lovers who braved the elements to make it to
his concert; members of that crowd instantly demanded a quick return
for this remarkable musician so that... read
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St.
Mary’s School - Open House
St. Mary’s School - Open House, Thursday, February 20th, 6pm to 7:30pm,
238 W. Third St. Greenville, OH (937) 548-2345. St. Mary’s School in
Greenville, OH is a Catholic School dedicated to teaching Values for a
Lifetime. If you’re considering where to send your child to school,
come for a formal tour of the school and learn what we have to offer. A
light dinner will follow, but an RSVP is required by February 13th.
Space is Limited! St. Mary’s... read
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Tickets
still available for Valentine show
Darke County Civic Theater and Darke County Humane Society will be
presenting "A romantic evening with laughter" this Valentines Day,
February 14th. The evening will begin at 7 p.m., at Paws Bingo Hall and
is sure to be a romantic evening filled with a lot of fun. The evening
will begin with an hour of hors d'oeuvres, drinks, and socializing.
After this, Darke County Civic Theater will present two one act plays
that center around the topics of love. The... read
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Authors
Night at Montage
Authors Night on Friday February 21st will be a star-studded affair!
Three well-known writers from the Dayton area will read and discuss
their literature. They are Sharon Short, Erin Flanagan, and
Martha Moody. As always, Authors Night is sponsored by
the
Friends of the Library and is held at Montage in downtown
Greenville. Doors open at 6:00 and the program starts at
7:00.
Come early, have supper, listen to everyone’s favorite band, J.R. Price
and Bill... read
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Cancer
support group will meet Feb. 13
The next meeting of the “Living with Cancer” Support Group will be held
on Thursday, February 13 from 7:00 to 8:15 pm. The February 6 meeting
was canceled due to inclement weather. The meeting will take
place in the first floor administrative board room at Wayne Health
Care. (From the main entrance, turn right and go down the hallway past
the lab and turn left at the end of the hall. You will see
the
board room on the left.) February’s meeting will hold an open forum and
those planning to attend... read
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Presidents’
Day closing
Community Action Partnership will be closed Feb. 17, 2014, in honor of
Presidents’ Day. This includes Darke County Metropolitan Housing
Authority. Normal hours will resume Tues., Feb. 18, 2014.
Transportation service available - CAP Community Transportation will be
in operation for those who need service on Presidents’ Day, Mon., Feb.
17, 2013. Reservations should be made by Fri., Feb. 14 for
transportation by calling 547-9129.
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Greenville
Athletic Boosters meeting
Monday, February 17, 2014. Time: 7 pm. Fundraising EVENT UPDATE: The
Bowling Fundraiser is set for March 1st at Treaty Lanes from 6-930.
Tickets will be $20/person and distributed in the next week to all
Varsity Coaches to sell.
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Soybean
Production class
Are you registered for the Soybean Production class to be held Tuesday
night in the OSU Extension Darke County Learning Center? Call
and
hold your spot today!! 548-5215 - Topics will include: Feb. 11: High
Input Soybean Production by Laura Lindsey, OSU Extension specialist,
soybean and small grains production. Updates on Fungicides and
Resistance, Soybean Cyst Nematode and Seed Treatments by Anne Dorrance,
OSU Extension specialist, plant pathology and soybeans.
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Bill
Booker at Library
The Library is happy to host local historian Bill Booker for another
off-the-beaten-path lecture entitled "Greenville's History at Random:
Bits & Pieces Revealed Part I." Bill describes his
talk as
"little known, less publicized, interesting this & that of
Greenville history, the things that oiled the wheels." Bill
could
be called a "walking encyclopedia" of local lore. As always,
these talks are a... read
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Preparations
begin for Maple Sugarin’ at the Prairie
This past weekend, many Darke County Parks’ Volunteers attended a
training to gear up for the upcoming maple sugaring season!
Next
is to wait for the weather to cooperate so trees can be tapped and the
sap can flow. Sap will begin to flow when we have freezing
nights
and thawing days. Volunteers learned the process of boiling sap down to
syrup on the Parks’ evaporator. For some it was...
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Presidents
Day Closing
In observance of the PRESIDENTS DAY HOLIDAY Greenville Transit will be
closed on February 17th. We will re-open for business at 6:00 a.m. on
February 18th.
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Local
Cover Crop Forum to Explore Opportunities to Build Soil Health
Columbus, Ohio. Feb. 2, 2014 – Farmers, ranchers, researchers,
agricultural business operators and conservationists are invited to
participate in a forum on cover crops and soil health, hosted by USDA’s
Natural Resources Conservation Service at 8:45 a.m. until 12:15 p.m.
Tuesday, February 18, at six different locations in Ohio. This local
session is one of more than 225 forums taking place throughout the
country in concert with the National Conference on Cover Crops and Soil
Health in Omaha, Nebraska... read
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We
the People
February 14th &15th! Every year the Greenville Junior High
Theatre
Workshop troupe diligently works to present an exciting
performance for the community. This year is even better than
years past. You are cordially invited to a PATRIOTIC theatrical
performance of WE THE PEOPLE! While learning the basics of
all
facets of theatre production the students work alongside Director, Tory
Martin and Assistant Caleb Custer to bring to... read
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Full
Snow Moon Meander
Join the Darke County Parks for the Full Snow Moon Meander on Thursday,
February 13th at 6:30pm at Coppess Nature Sanctuary. Winter
provides excellent hiking weather and we’re going to make the most of
it! Meet at Coppess Nature Sanctuary on Young Road, just off of State
Route 47 and check out what the winter landscapes have in store for
us. Please dress for the weather and be sure to bring your
camera! Flashlights... read
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Moving
livestock across state lines
Are you moving livestock across state lines? Do you know the
requirements? Come join us to find out more information! What? A
meeting about animal disease traceability (ADT) and how it relates to
moving animals from 1 state to another. Where? Auglaize County
Fairgrounds - Junior Fair Building, 1001 Fairview Drive, Wapakoneta,
OH 45895 - When? Tuesday February 11, 2014 at 6:30pm. Who
should
attend? Anyone that transports livestock across state lines, or has
their own livestock... read
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Youth
Soccer registration begins
2014 Spring DCSA Youth Soccer BOYS AND GIRLS 3-12 Years Old. Spring
Season: March 17th thru May 10th. Registration is from Feb
3rd
thru February 22nd. Get the complete information here.
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Enrolling
now for fall preschool in the Head Start Program
A child’s most important learning starts at birth and continues through
preschool. If they wait for kindergarten or primary school
they
will be missing the time when their learning develops most quickly in
their life. Kids Learning Place is now taking applications for the Head
Start preschool classrooms for fall 2014. Head Start is a
federal
funded, high-quality preschool program for... read
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MVCTC
Adult Education Open House; Learn how to start your new
career!
Clayton, Ohio – Learn more about Miami Valley Career Technology Center
(MVCTC) training available to fill current job openings, by attending
the Adult Education Open House on Thursday, February 20, from 6-8 p.m.
in the Adult Education Building. The first session will begin at 6 p.m.
with an information session, followed by a tour. The second
session will begin at 7 p.m. MVCTC Adult Education offers Career
Programs in Aviation Maintenance, Carpentry, Sterile Processing
Technician, Dental Assisting... read
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Darke
County Private Pesticide Applicator Recertification Training – February
26
If you need to be recertified and have not registered yet, start first
at the OSU Extension Pesticide Safety Education Program website at
www.pested.osu.edu website. You will be able to register on
line
for one of our re-certification meetings at the site. If you do not
have the ability to log in to the site contact our office for a hard
copy of the registration. We will be conducting the Pesticide
Recertification Training for Core and categories 1, 2 and 6 on February
26, 2014, at the VFW Hall, 219 N. Ohio... read
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Swinging
with the Saints Again
Don’t miss an afternoon of light, up beat and up tempo musical
entertainment Sunday, February 9th at 3 p.m. when Swinging with the
Saints Again will be at First Presbyterian Church, 114 E. 4th Street,
Greenville. Anyone attending last year’s first Swinging with the Saints
will vouch for the rousing good time this music provides with some
audience participation and great acoustics. Musicians... read
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Weekend
Pass Design Contest
Theme: Annie Oakley, “Darke Counties Most Famous Daughter” Eligibility:
No fee to enter. Will be limited to 1 entry per resident. ONLY
POSTMARKED ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED. Design will be judged on: 1)
Originality of Design - 2) Appropriate to Annie Oakley Theme - 3)
Layout appropriate for the Weekend Pass. Final printed size will be 2 ½
x 3 ½. No copied work permitted. The winner will receive $25.00. Entry
form must be postmarked before March 7, 2014. Entries after this date
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Looking
for Tutoring Volunteers; We need YOU to make a difference
When you share your talents and experience with students you are
helping their future. RSVP (Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program)
is looking for self starters who are age 55 and older and like to work
with children and youth. There is such a need for leaders of homework
help groups and one-on-one tutoring. We have volunter opportunities at
two area schools, Gateway Youth Programs, and ACES (Achievement Center
for Educational Success); volunteers will be trained to give homework
help... read
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U.S. Rep. John Boehner… Boehner invites 8th District
students to
participate in STEM competition
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester)
today
invited 8th Congressional District high school students to participate
in the first annual Congressional Science, Technology, Engineering and
Math (STEM) Academic Competition, the “House App Contest.” “Getting our
economy moving and creating new jobs goes beyond passing legislation
that will encourage job creation; it also means focusing on the future
of our country... read
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Knit
and Stitch - Looking for Busy Volunteers
During this cold winter weather while you are hibernating in the house,
are you looking for a project that keeps you busy and helps others
too? The new RSVP “Knit and Stitch” program could fill that
bill
for you. RSVP is looking for volunteers that are 55 and over, can knit
or crochet, and want to be involved in making colorful hats, mittens,
and scarves for the Head Start preschoolers at Kids Learning Place
centers. This creative work can be completed at home, but
monthly
gatherings are offered to... read
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