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Edison Announces Spring 2014
Dean’s List
Edison Community College recognizes 518 students for excellence in
academics on the 2014 Spring Semester Dean’s List. To be eligible for
the Dean’s List, a student must have at least a 3.5 grade point average
and carry a minimum of 12 hours for the semester. Listed in
Alphabetical Order by City and Last Name - Anna: Corey Abbott, Krista
Blankenship, Cynthia Ellenwood, Allison Harris, Shannon Howell, Craig
Hoying, James Liess, Alexander Mikhalkevich, Mandy Ricks...
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It's all Ansonia at 'Grudge
Match' blood drive
ANSONIA, Ohio - The first official week of summer kicked off Monday,
June 23 with 90-degree heat baking the river of fresh blacktop flowing
down Canal Street, passed Ansonia High School. Not a day to
even
think about being back in school, unless you had a score to settle with
your rival in the annual Community Blood Center (CBC) “Blood &
Guts
Grudge Match Blood Drive.” FFA teams from...
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American Pickers Looking for
Interesting Characters, Unique Collections
The hosts of American Pickers, Mike Wolfe and Frank Fritz, are longtime
"pickers" or as they call themselves "modern archaeologists". They
drive the back roads of America knocking on doors, digging through
barns and basements, and sifting through junkyards and warehouses. The
dirty, rusty treasures and antiques they pull out of these places are
not just given a new life...
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Pets of the week
We have Lady at the Darke County Animal Shelter. She is a 3 year old
Black Lab. She is black with short hair. She is a nice dog who loves to
be around people. She weighs around 60 pounds. She will make a nice
companion and walking buddy. She is ready for adoption. We have Buddy
at the Darke County Animal Shelter. He is a 3 year old Jack Russell
Terrier. He is white and brown with short hair. He is a friendly little
guy and loves people. He is...
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Blue
Bag Media… Family
Fun Series
entertaining and educational
GREENVILLE – “This is scientifically called The Cascade!” Tom Sparough
was juggling a series of balls. He changed his position. “This is
scientifically called… The Cascade!” He changed positions several more
times… same answer. He dropped to the floor without missing a beat…
“And this is scientifically called?” Two hundred kids (including a few
parents) yelled out...
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Second National Bank a Mainstay
of County
Development
Bank continues as one of P4P’s largest contributors for 6th straight
year - DARKE COUNTY- The Partnering for Progress (P4P) Initiative has
once again been able to count on one of its top supporters in 2014 as
Second National Bank has contributed again to Darke County’s
public-private economic development effort. The collaborative
and
county-wide initiative...
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Blue
Bag Media… Parade
and chicken
were top Poultry Days attractions
VERSAILLES – “I came here for the candy,” said the young man. His
little sister echoed him. For Annabelle Menke, it was her third trip to
the annual Versailles Poultry Days Parade, while brother Michael
boasted eight visits. They consented to a picture behind the painted
chickens near them on the parade route. “We’ll scare the chickens from
laying eggs,” Michael said. They had arrived early for the June 14
event. While thousands of people...
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Darke
County Historical Society… Dr.
Harry G. Thomas Medical Scholarship Program for 2014
The Darke County Historical Society is pleased to announce that funds
will be available from the Harry G. Thomas Medical Scholarship Program
for the 2014-2015 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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Blue
Bag Media… Elizabeth
White
crowned Miss Chick 2014
VERSAILLES – “I went into this hoping to at least get onto the court… I
can’t believe this! The community has given me so much. I want to give
back!” An excited Elizabeth White couldn’t stop smiling as she
acknowledged she’ll be super busy… “But so excited, so much fun; I
can’t wait to meet new people.” Keith Rawlins, Master of Ceremonies of
the 2014 Poultry Days Miss Chick...
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What kind of man cares for feral
cats?
By Kim Brady
I've come to look forward to certain stops as I travel between Georgia,
North Carolina and Florida. One is a rest area in Cook County, GA,
about 47 miles north of the Florida state line on I-75. A family of
feral cats, popular with travelers like myself, live in the storm
drains, occasionally coming out to visit with the local maintenance
crew and to accept pieces of leftover chicken or hamburger... read
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Blue
Bag Media… Ridenour
chosen
Little Miss Poultry Days 2014
VERSAILLES – Ken DeMange warned a packed house they never know what’s
going to happen or sometimes even what they’ll say as he prepared to
introduce the 28 candidates for the 2014 Little Miss Poultry Days
competition June 13. Ninety minutes later three judges had trimmed the
field to 10, then to the Little Miss and her Court. Star Ridenour, 6,
daughter of Tena Black, Versailles was crowned Little Miss Poultry Days
2014. The two... read
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Ohio Indiana Certification now
open
Opened for business in April 2014, Ohio Indiana Certification, LLC
(OIC), is located at 409 Walker Street Greenville. OIC
strives to
serve Darke, Preble, Miami and Shelby counties in training students to
become State Certified Nursing Assistants (STNA). Business
owners
are LaDeana Diver, Registered Nurse (RN), earning her Bachelor of
Science in Nursing (BSN) from Wright State University, Dayton, and
Charlotte Sherman, Registered...
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Blue
Bag Media… UC
Wall of History a
reality
UNION CITY, OH – “We want the citizens’ participation… we want to
preserve our history for present and future generations.” Betty Grimes
showed some of the memorabilia in a display case at the Union City
Administration Building. She also showed off two leather bound books.
One contained newspaper articles, old letters and more… “I only wanted
a few of those things because making copies is expensive,” she said.
“Minuteman Press... read
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Ohio
Noxious Weed Law… Canada
Thistle: one of 21 Ohio Noxious Weeds, Mark
Loux
The potential for Ohio to become infested with Palmer amaranth has led
to some interesting discussions about our noxious weed law in recent
meetings where I have been a presenter. With regard to new
weed
problems such as Palmer amaranth, the gist of the discussion has been
how the law can be used to stop the spread of new
infestations.
This includes how to force landowners... read
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UVCC Staff Completes Crisis
Intervention
Team Companion Course
Understanding the teenage mind and recognizing the signs of mental
health crisis was the focus of a three-day Crisis Intervention Team
workshop for teachers, administrators and staff of Upper Valley Career
Center. The training was presented by the Tri-County Board of Recovery
and Mental Health Services at the Career Center in Piqua June 10-12.
CIT is a nationally recognized program... read
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Blue
Bag Media… June
First Friday
draws about 1,500 visitors
GREENVILLE – A young girl in front of the courthouse was enjoying the
attentions of five grandparents and great grandparents while across the
street visitors were attracted to a steady ‘putt putt putt.’ “That’s my
son-in-law over there,” said one gentleman. The putt putt machine was
making ice cream. Are you the genius behind that thing? Jim Boyer
looked up. Paused, grinned… Then… “yep.” That ‘thing’ was an ice cream
machine in front of...
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Blue
Bag Media… Versailles
rodeo
teaches bicycle safety
VERSAILLES – Most kids did the bike safety course once then headed into
the firehouse to check out the bicycles to be given away and grab a hot
dog (or three or four). Not Isabella Kilburn. According to one
volunteer she must have done the course at least a half dozen times.
The most recent time, she did it backwards. “They told her she couldn’t
do it backwards,” mom JoAnne Kilburn said. “So she did just to prove
she could.” Following another trip... read
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Cancer
Assn
holds annual survivor’s day walk
The Cancer Association of Darke County enjoyed a beautiful Sunday
afternoon on June 8 at Chenoweth Trails, Greenville, Ohio.
The
lovely area is located on Greenville Nashville Road nestled in the
trees. Those attending enjoyed live music, sandwiches, drinks
and
ice cream and those wanting to walk could take advantage of the well
maintained trails. Many did walk in honor or memory of those who have
battled cancer. The...
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Recruiting
Volunteers to help our Community!
There are SO many volunteer opportunities available in Darke County for
those who are age 55 and over through the Retired and Senior Volunteer
Program (RSVP). Here are just a few examples of organizations
and
volunteer openings that will get you out of the house and benefit your
community. Remember volunteering is good for your physical
and
mental health and a great way to make new friends. Here in Darke County
we have... read
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Blue Bag Media… Graduation
options added for high school students
GREENVILLE – “If this allows other doors to open for more people to
advance in their training, I’m all for it,” said Greenville City
Schools Superintendent Doug Fries. An added bonus from his perspective
is the state will help pay for some of the costs. Fries was referring
to new graduation requirements approved by the Ohio House and Senate.
The bill, HB 487, awaits Gov. John Kasich... read
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ACES
program
graduates 20 students
GREENVILLE – Council on Rural
Services is
honored to congratulate the twenty students that graduated from the
Achievement Center for Educational Success (ACES) program and their
local school districts this year. An ACES graduation event
was
held at the end of May with all the student’s family and friends in
attendance, they were also involved in graduation ceremonies and
received their actual diplomas from their home school. ACES... read
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Keller-Brinley
named Tourism 2014 Citizen of the Year
GREENVILLE, OH – Mrs. Gloria Keller-Brinley was honored today as the
2014 Tourism Citizen of the Year by the Darke County Visitors Bureau at
the Chamber’s annual meeting at Romer's Catering in Greenville. Aaron
Moran, Vice President of the Visitors Bureau’s Board of Trustees along
with Scott Hartings, Treasurer of the Board and Senior Finance Manager
at Whirlpool presented this award which exemplifies the best of tourism
in our... read
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Pets
of the week
We have Calypso at the Darke County Animal Shelter. She is a 5 year old
Rottweiler Shepherd mix. She is black and brown with short hair. She is
a little timid when you first meet her. As she meets you she becomes
friendly. She will make a nice companion and walking buddy. She is
current on her shots, has been altered and is ready for adoption. We
have Robin at the Darke County Animal Shelter. She is a 6 year old
Border Collie mix. She is black...
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Grudge match blood drive… Kings
Island
tickets up for grabs
DARKE COUNTY, Ohio - Darke County’s “Blood & Guts Grudge Match
Blood Drive” has been a fun way to gather high school donors during
summer break, and this time around they’ll be vacationing in
“Donoritaville.” Ansonia High School will host Mississinawa
Valley high School in the fifth annual Grudge Match challenge Monday,
June 23 with a pair of Kings Island tickets up for grabs and a free
“Donoritaville – Relax, lei back, donate… Givin’ is... read
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Midmark
Receives Premier, Inc. Award for Operational Excellence
DAYTON, Ohio, June 12, 2014 — Midmark, a leading healthcare solutions
provider and trusted leader in digital diagnostic devices for non-acute
care, today announced that it is a winner of Premier, Inc.’s first
Supplier Horizon Award. Winners are recognized for their support of
Premier’s members through exceptional local customer service and
engagement, value creation through clinical excellence and commitment
to lower costs. Midmark is one of eight suppliers to receive the... read
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Wear
Purple Day
Raises Awareness of Elder Abuse
Using World Elder Abuse Awareness Day to learn the warning signs and
know how to report abuse - COLUMBUS, OHIO – The Ohio Department of Job
and Family Services (ODJFS) and the Ohio Department of Aging (ODA) join
Governor John R. Kasich in observing June 15 as Elder Abuse Awareness
Day in Ohio. To help show support for vulnerable adults, both agencies
encouraged... read
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CBC
donors get
chance to cruze at Eldora Blood Drive
DARKE CO., Ohio - Donors can help boost the summer blood supply, win
tickets to some of the hottest dirt track races of the season, and
possibly jump behind the wheel of a new Chevy Cruze – all at the annual
Community Blood Center (CBC) Eldora Speedway Blood Drive, Thursday,
June 19 from 2:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Eldora Speedway Ballroom,
13929 State Route 118...
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Local
Students
and Teachers Attend MVCTC Career Camp
Clayton, Ohio – The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC)
recently held their annual Career Camp for students in grades 8th
through 10th. This year over 90 students from MVCTC’s 27
partner
schools attended Career Camp at the school’s Hoke Road campus in
Clayton. For over 20 years, the career exploration camp has been held
for junior high students, offering them hands-on... read
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2014
Greenville Athletic Boosters Board Elected
Monday evening’s Greenville Athletic Boosters meeting included the
election of new board members for the upcoming year. This
volunteer board focuses on Greenville’s Athletic Programs by promoting
parent/coach involvement and fundraising to provide supplementary
financial support for costs related to Greenville’s sports programs and
student athletic scholarships... read
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Blue Bag Media… Ansonia
schools
proclaimed “Wild School” site
ANSONIA – The Ohio Division of Wildlife has proclaimed Ansonia schools
as a “Wild School” site – the first in Darke County, according to Darke
County Game Warden Jeff Wenning. The Ansonia School District officially
opened its outdoor classroom on May 30. It was sponsored through a
2012, $5,000 grant from Darke County Pheasants Forever. Jason Wright,
science teacher at Ansonia, thanked all who were involved... read
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Blue Bag Media… Play
area
promotes ‘No Kids Left Inside’
GREENVILLE – “What I like about this is it gets kids off their
computers… no carpal tunnel with thumbs,” said Darke County Parks
Director Roger VanFrank. “It’s a text-free zone.” The Natural Play Area
at Shawnee Prairie was Parks Naturalist Rob Clifford’s idea. He was
happy to demonstrate a part of it… jumping the tree stumps. Clifford
said nearly 1,000 kids of all ages had visited the... read
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Blue Bag Media… OFRW directors enjoy KitchenAid
Experience
GREENVILLE
– “Don’t eat too much at Montage – I know that’s going to be hard… the
food is delicious – but you will be eating your apple dumpling with ice
cream for dessert afterwards.” The ladies were warned… then as the
apple dumpling-making lesson kicked in and they poured different kinds
of sugar and spices on the apple and its wrapping, they began to... read
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Athletic
Boosters Scholarships Awarded!
Greenville Athletic Boosters would like to congratulate the following
Greenville High School Seniors that have been awarded a $500
scholarship for their combined athletic and academic accomplishments! -
Calen Bruner, Ryan Eldridge, Kristin Karns, Karlee Lennen, Haleigh
Luce. The recipients met the following guidelines to be eligible for
this... read
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Darke County Farm Bureau donates
to PACE
Greenville, OH- The Darke County Farm Bureau at their June board
meeting voted to make a $1,000 contribution to the Progressive
Agriculture Convention and Education Center, also known as the PACE
Center. The PACE Center is an exhibition and training center serving
the community and agricultural students throughout western
Ohio.
The PACE Center will include... read
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