Bluebag
Media… Annual
pancake breakfast funds community services
GREENVILLE – “I’ve been coming here for a long time,” said Ohio
Representative Jim Buchy at the Kiwanis of Greenville annual pancake
breakfast. He was one of about 400 people enjoying the pancakes and
sausage in Greenville High School’s cafeteria March 21. “I’m heading
out to (U.S. Rep. John) Boehner’s Agricultural Luncheon,” he said, “but
I couldn’t miss out on my pancakes...
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Pets of the week
GREENVILLE - The Darke County Animal Shelter has many pets available
for adoption, including several breeds of dogs, as well as cats and
kittens. The Shelter choose pets to feature each week, this week
they've selected: Tucker is a 10 month old Beagle/Terrier mix. He is
tan and white with short hair. He is current on his shots and very
playful. He is a happy little guy who loves to play. He is ready...
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Greenville Auto Tech Prep
Showcase Champion
The Greenville Career Tech Center Automotive Technology Presenting Team
took the Championship title in the Techprep Showcase of 2015. The
competition was held March 26th at Sinclair Community College in
Dayton, Ohio. The team consists of John Crowell, Dylan Kolb, Kelsey
McClure, and their alternates, Hunter George and Collin Jennings. The
students have been preparing for this...
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VHCC achieves Best-In-Class
Over the course of 2014, Pinnacle Quality Insight, a nationally
recognized customer satisfaction firm, has interviewed patients,
residents and families of Versailles Health Care Center regarding their
satisfaction levels. They were asked to evaluate several
aspects
of their received services. From the results of these
interviews,
Pinnacle has determined that Versailles Health Care...
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Bowl for Kids Sake 2015 generates
$37,000
The Bowl For Kids Sake bowling event that was held on Friday, March 6th
& Saturday, March 8 at Bel-Mar Lanes in Sidney Treaty Lanes in
Greenville with nearly 75 bowling teams consisting of 4 to 5 people in
attendance. The agency would like to thank all the businesses and
individuals who supported their biggest fundraiser of the
year.
The money raised will go towards establishing one-to-one...
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Bluebag
Media… Biddlestones
continue
support for local teens
GREENVILLE – This made five… the fifth year Debbie and Darrell
Biddlestone took time out of their trucking business schedules – one
that takes them across the country, from Florida to Nebraska to Arizona
– to meet with Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund President Elaine Bailey
and SSSF Board Member Gary Young. They presented their fifth annual
check to sponsor a scholarship to a deserving... read
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Bluebag
Media… Dickey
display brings
memories to fellow Marines
GREENVILLE – “Doug was a true hero… I see his face all the time; I hope
it never ends.” Two of Pfc. Douglas Dickey’s platoon members were
looking at the Medal of Honor display at Garst Museum for the first
time… “When I look at this group of guys, I see a unity, a group of
courageous Marines…” A pause, then “When I look at Doug… he was one of
the greatest Marines I’ve ever known... read
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Visitors Bureau partners with
Greenville
Career Tech Hospitality
GREENVILLE, OH (March 24, 2015) – The Darke County Visitors Bureau
announces partnership with the Greenville High School Career Tech
Hospitality Program to offer an internship to a high school senior.
“This is the first year for the internship with the Hospitality
Program,” stated Deanna York, Executive Director of the Visitors
Bureau. “Over the past few years, I’ve enjoyed the partnership created... read
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Bluebag Media… Library
offers a
lesson in organic seed growth
GREENVILLE – “If something doesn’t grow, it doesn’t mean you don’t have
a green thumb,” said Edward Flora of Richland Gardens. “It only means
you found a way that didn’t work. Try again.” About 30 people filled
the Greenville Public Library third floor meeting room March 12 for a
presentation on “Starting Seeds.” Flora was invited to make the... read
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IMTV students compete in BPA
Regional
The junior and senior Interactive Media (IMTV) students in the Career
Tech Center at Greenville Senior High School recently competed at the
Regional Business Professional’s of America Competition at Miami Valley
CTC. Congratulations are in order for the following
Interactive
Media students for their accomplishments: Tyler Landis,
Senior,
1st Place in Fundamentals of Desktop Publishing. Tyler
qualifies
and will be competing at the BPA...
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Bluebag
Media… Edison
Darke Co. director to focus on
community needs
GREENVILLE – The Edison Community College Darke County Center has a new
director with a new challenge. The new director is Darke County native
and 2001 Mississinawa Valley graduate Chad Beanblossom. The new
challenge is helping the campus grow. Effective this fall, PSEOP (Post
Secondary Education Opportunity) will be replaced with CCP (College
Credit Plus), a program that will move... read
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Dr.
Thomas & Suzanne Brown Sponsor Successful Irish Wave 2015
Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes Dr. Thomas &
Suzanne
Brown for their sponsorship of the recent St. Patrick’s Day fundraising
event Irish Wave 2015. DCCA’s Executive
Director
Andrea Jordan stated, “Darke County Center for the Arts is grateful for
the generosity of sponsors, like Dr. Thomas & Suzanne Brown,
who
value and are willing to support the arts in our community... read
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Bluebag
Media… Burkett
the re-enactor; also a naturalist
GREENVILLE – “I put it together over a period of months,” said J.
Burkett, Naturalist, also known locally as John Burkett, President of
the Greenville City Council (among other things). He pointed out the
detail of the George Washington Field Kitchen replica he’d built from
scratch. “The original,” he added, “is really beat up, but it’s
beautiful.” Burkett noted his version is a little larger... read
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Zechar Bailey Funeral Home
Sponsors DCCA
Fundraising Event
Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes Zechar Bailey Funeral Home
for their sponsorship of the recent St. Patrick’s Day fundraising event
Irish Wave 2015. DCCA’s Executive Director Andrea Jordan stated, “Darke
County Center for the Arts is grateful for the generosity of sponsors,
like Zechar Bailey Funeral Home, who value and are willing to support
the arts in our community.” The 3rd annual... read
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MVCTC Students Excel at BPA
Contest
Englewood, Ohio -- Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC)
Business Professionals of America (BPA) students performed well at the
recent BPA Region 3 Contests with 129 students winning or placing in
the top six for their contest. Of the regional winners, 52 qualified to
compete at the State BPA Contest in Columbus March 12-13, 2015... read
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VHCC celebrates Registered
Dietitian
Nutritionist Day
Versailles Health Care Center and the Academy of Nutrition and
Dietetics celebrated Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day on
Wednesday, March 11, 2015. As the nation's food and nutrition
experts, registered dietitian nutritionists are committed to improving
the health of their patients and community. Registered Dietitian
Nutritionist Day... read
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February GCTC Students of the
Month
Congratulations to Jessica Landis of the Hospitality Program and
Dannielle Leibherr of the CIS Program for being selected as the
February GCTC students of the month. The Hospitality Program is
directed by Mrs.Toni Shellabarger and the CIS Program is directed by
Mr. Nathan Sharp and Mr. Bob Warner. The standards to be selected as
the student of the month include: Service... read
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Bluebag
Media… Ploch
on the Prairie
GREENVILLE – “This is a time I would like to be living in,” said Sam
Ploch, noting he thought it would be a better fit for him than living
in today’s world. Ploch was a volunteer at the Darke County Parks
Shawnee Prairie Maple Festival March 7. As with other volunteers over
the two-day weekend, he was dressed in nineteenth century attire. When
in character, Ploch said he prefers being addressed... read
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Invest in the Best of SE Ohio's
Nature
Preserves
CUTLER, OH - Diverse landscapes offer a variety of habitats for unique
plants and animals in southeast Ohio. A number of rare species are
protected in the region’s 26 state nature preserves because of the
generosity of Ohioans who donated a portion of their tax refunds to the
State Nature Preserves Fund. Donations to the State Nature Preserves
Fund help protect the best of Ohio’s natural... read
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Partner
Up With
Girl Scouts
March 13, 2015 -- A group of Bigs and Littles recently partnered up
with Girl Scouts of America to provide female Littles and Bigs in the
Shelby County Big Brothers Big Sisters with the opportunity to
participate in the Girl Scout program. There were 25 participants in
the program ranging in different ages. The Bigs and Littles met from
6:00P.M. to 7:00P.M. for 5 sessions starting in January... read
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Edison’s Child Development Center
earns
Five-Star Rating
Edison Community College’s Child Development Center earned a Five-Star
Step Up To Quality award from the Ohio Department of Job and Family
Services Bureau of Child Care and Development, the state agency
responsible for licensing and promoting high standards among Ohio’s
child care centers. “Our ultimate goal was to ensure that we
were
able to provide our children with a learning environment... read
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Blood donor Cassell tells secrets
to a long
life
GREENVILLE, Ohio - “What kind of button can you never unbutton?”
Greenville’s Jesse Cassell is a warm-hearted and sharp-witted
93-year-old, and he was quick to deliver a corny punchline (“A belly
button!”) when he arrived at the Women of the Moose blood drive, held
Tuesday, March 10 at the Greenville Church of the Brethren.
It’s
his way of saying “hello.” “That’s Jesse! He’s such a sweet man... read
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Premier
Health
highlights partnership with Edison
Premier Health Vice President and System Chief Nursing Officer, Dr.
Sylvain Trepanier, visited Edison Community College on February 27 to
review the sustained academic relationship between Premier Health and
the College. Terry Fry, Chief Nursing Officer for Upper Valley Medical
Center, accompanied Dr. Trepanier. Together they... read
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Pets
of the week
GREENVILLE - The Darke County Animal Shelter has many pets available
for adoption, including several breeds of dogs, as well as cats and
kittens. The Friends of the Shelter choose pets to feature each week,
this week they've selected: AJ is a 4 year old Australian Shepherd. He
is gray, white and black with long hair. He is a friendly guy who loves
to be around people. He is current on his shots and weighs around 50
pounds. He will make a great friend and companion... read
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Bluebag Media… Visitors
fill up
on waffles; learn about frontier life
GREENVILLE – The tables were full; the waffles huge and dozens of
volunteers kept the food flowing as approximately 400 visitors had
breakfast at Shawnee Prairie before heading out to see how the maple
syrup they enjoyed was being made. According to Laura Schwieterman,
Darke County Parks Coordinator, their weekend total was about 650
visitors. The annual Maple Festival... read
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St.
Marys March Newsletter
I have a picture of a lion and one of a lamb that I use when I set up
the classroom calendar for March. We like to test out the old proverb
about March coming in like a lion and leaving like a lamb or vice
versa. So every year my class decides whether March has come in like a
lion or a lamb. Usually there is some discussion, however this year the
vote was unanimous. March definitely came roaring in with the heavy
snow and bitter cold. The weather... read
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Bluebag
Media… 4H
clubs recruit,
announce program at open house
GREENVILLE – “I want to explore the outdoors,” said 8-year-old Carley
Timmerman. Is she interested in cows or pigs? She wrinkled her nose as
she thought about it. “No,” she said, finally. This will be Carley’s
first year in 4H. She just turned eight. The outdoors captures her
interest because there are “a lot of fun things to do.” Her big sister,
Brooke, was a State Alternate in the Safe Use of Guns... read
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EUM
Church builds homes in Guatemala
Destination Known, mission ministry at EUM Church in Greenville, is in
their tenth year building homes for families living in the garbage dump
communities in Guatemala. Partnering with Potter’s House Association
International in Guatemala, a team of eleven people from EUM travelled
to Guatemala in February to build two more homes. During this week-long
mission trip, the team works attentively... read
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Changing
Requirements for New Teachers,
By Laura Bemus, Assistant Superintendent, Greenville City School
District -- For the past four years, there has been a change for new
teachers. Prior to that time, when a teacher graduated from a
college or university, meeting the education requirements to become a
teacher, they applied for and were issued a two year provisional
teaching license from the Ohio Department of Education. Now,
upon
graduation a prospective teacher is issued a Resident Educator license... read
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CAP offers bargains in the
Clothing Bank
Community Action Partnership (CAP) of Darke County wants to remind
residents that the Clothing Bank has many articles of clothing,
including baby and children’s clothes, coats, shoes, and miscellaneous
household items available at bargain prices. The Clothing Bank is
located in the basement of the CAP building at 1469 Sweitzer St. Hours
of operation are 9 to 3 on Wednesdays and Fridays. The CAP... read
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March
is Social Work Month
The month of March is Social Work Month! Since its inception,
the
social work profession has worked to improve life for millions every
day. Social workers operate from values that recognize each person as
relevant to society and believe that, when needed, society should help
each person achieve his or her fullest potential. People choose careers
in the social work profession because they believe... read
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MVCTC
FFA
Students Perform Well at District Speaking Contest
Englewood, Ohio - Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) FFA
members from the Hoke Road Campus and many of the MVCTC Agriculture
satellite programs participated in the District 5 FFA Speaking Contest
recently. The contest included five speech categories and
contestants from Anna, Ansonia, Botkins, Coldwater, Covington,
Eaton-MVCTC... read
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Karen
Kasich announces donations to Ohio
Children Charities
COLUMBUS – Ohio First Lady Karen Waldbillig Kasich today announced that
charities across the state committed to the health and wellness of
Ohio’s children will receive more than $182,000 in funds remaining from
the Kasich-Taylor New Day inauguration committee. “Ohio wouldn’t be the
wonderful place it is without the passion of those who work hard every
day to support the health and welfare of some of Ohio’s most at-risk
children... read
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Summer
Youth Employers Needed
Would you and your company like to make a difference in the life of a
young person this summer in Darke County? Many of today’s youth face
the obstacle of obtaining experience and work in our
community.
You can help by becoming a partner host employment site this summer for
the WIA Summer Work Program. The Council on Rural Services (CORS) along
with Gateway Youth Programs...
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U.S.
Senator Sherrod Brown… U.S.
Military Service Academy Applications Now Online
Applications for Ohioans interested in seeking a nomination to U.S.
Military Service Academies for 2016 admission are now available on U.S.
Sen. Sherrod Brown’s (D-OH) website. Each year, Sen. Brown nominates up
to 10 students for each service academy requiring congressional
recommendations: the U.S. Air Force Academy, the U.S. Naval Academy,
the U.S. Military Academy at West Point... read
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DP&L
Foundation sponsors DCCA Arts in Education, Family Theatre
The Dayton Power and Light Company Foundation has once again given a
very generous donation to Darke County Center for the Arts in support
of Family Theatre Series and Arts In Education programs.
Family
Theater Series programs are presented at St. Clair Memorial Hall and
are open to the public. Programs are generally based on
children’s literature; ticket prices are just $5. Through
Arts In
Education, and in conjunction...
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Bluebag Media… Allais
Paradox,
Alzheimer’s & Nickel were the focus of Science Day winners
- GREENVILLE – Are agreeable people more prone to make detrimental
decisions involving selections with negative consequences than their
conscientious counterparts? Greenville High School junior Francesca
Masso-Rivetti wanted to find out. While she was able to substantiate
that conscientious individuals were less likely to make detrimental... read
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Greenville
CTC CIS Region 3 BPA Contest
Results
The CIS 11 class recently competed in the Region 3 Business
Professionals of America Skills Contest. Craig Cable 1st in Advanced
Spreadsheet Applications, Nick Buckingham 1st place C++ programming,
Tyler Netzley 1st place in Network Administration using Microsoft,
Caleb Poston 1st place in Computer Security, Zach Baughman 2nd place in
Extemporaneous Speech, Eric Pence 2nd place in C++ programming, William
Massie 2nd place in Java, and Randy Blakeley 5th place in PC Servicing
and Troubleshooting.
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Bluebag
Media… A
Special Olympics event
that’s “all about them”
GREENVILLE – “We did lots of brainstorming… different ideas… this one
kind of fell into place,” said the Greenville High School juniors. “We
did something that’s going to have an impact. It’s definitely unique…
there’s never been a fundraiser like this to honor Special Olympics.”
The fundraiser? A Night in Hollywood to Benefit Special Olympics. While
that is one purpose...
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Greenville Federal Becomes an
Annie Oakley
Festival Sponsor Again
Hannah Linebaugh, sponsorship committee chairman of the Annie Oakley
Festival Committee, met with Jeff D. Kniese, President and CEO of
Greenville Federal, to receive their sponsorship on behalf of the 2015
festival. Greenville Federal has helped sponsor this county tradition
for many years. Though the midwinter chill dominated outside, indoors
the excitement and anticipation...
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41 MVCTC
Students Place in Regional BPA
Contest
Englewood, Ohio -- Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC)
Business Professionals of America (BPA) students recently competed in
Region 3 Open Contests. Students from MVCTC, Greenville,
Wayne-MVCTC Business Satellite, Milton Union-MVCTC Business Satellite,
Valley View-MVCTC Business Satellite, and Franklin Monroe-MVCTC
Business Satellite participated in contests to showcase the skills they
have learned in their career technical program... read
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Greenville CTC Careers with
Children
Compete at FCCLA
Congratulations to Careers with Children students who competed at the
Regional FCCLA competition. The students competed at Miami
Valley
CTC on Saturday, February 28th in various Early Childhood events. The
following students received a gold medal: Amber Mead, Macayla Mendoza,
Elizabeth Pressler, Samarra Sucharda, Kayla Worrell, Seryn Crawford,
Caitlin Beasecker... read
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Edward Jones Representatives
Sponsor DCCA
IRISH WAVE
Darke County Center for the Arts (DCCA) recognizes Edward Jones
Investment Representatives Dave Connelly, Todd Subler, Andria Haworth,
Bill Wolke and Ryan Carpe for their sponsorship of the Irish Wave
fundraiser, set for Friday, March 13, 6:30 P.M. at Montage Cafe. As
well as, the recent sold out A Taste of Wine & Jazz held in
January. According to DCCA Executive Director... read
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MVCTC
Students
Tapped for National Technical Honor Society
Englewood, Ohio – Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) tapped
66 students on Wednesday, February 25, 2015, to be inducted into the
National Technical Honor Society (NTHS). The students will be inducted
on Sunday, March 22, 2015, during a ceremony held in the MVCTC Student
Activity Center. Students are selected for NTHS based on the following
requirements: a 3.75 grade point average or higher, 97 percent
attendance... read
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News Ohio… Students
Participate in New Supreme Court Civics Education Program,
By Jenna Gant - February 26, 2015 -- Students from Westland High School
in Galloway and
London High School participated in the first Courtroom to Classroom
program with the Ohio Supreme Court. The innovative civics education
program allows students to watch live stream video of Supreme Court
oral arguments online in their government classes while working with
local attorneys to learn more about the judicial system through a
Supreme Court case. Last week...
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Poultry Days pays tribute to
spring and
baseball
In advance of the upcoming festival, and in an effort to allow parade
and festival goers to prepare, the Poultry Days Board is proud to
announce the 2015 theme, which pays tribute to the spirit of spring and
baseball. The 2015 theme is “Take Me Out To The
Poultry
Days Festival”. The 64th annual festival will be held June
12,
13, and 14th in Versailles Ohio. One of Ohio’s oldest
festivals... read
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Read Across America Day at
Woodland Primary,
By Jodi Harter, Assistant Principal
Here at Woodland Primary, we work very hard everyday teaching
kindergarten through 2nd graders how to read. It is an
amazing
transformation watching the students become readers. GCS Superintendent
Mr. Doug Fries once said, “In K-2 we learn to read, in grades 3 through
12 we read to learn.” We are giving our students a solid
foundation in literacy to ensure that our children grow... read
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Bluebag
Media… East
students raise money
and build ‘healthy hearts’
GREENVILLE – “I floss my teeth, eat black beans (causes gas), scarf
down the oatmeal, spinach and flax…” And the poem continues. East
Intermediate teacher Mrs. Flora was one of six contestants competing
for the title of “Why I am a Heart Hero!” Throughout the week third and
fourth grade students went through a series of exercises during gym.
Gym teacher Miss (Cindy) Rose had them rotate... read
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