Monarch
Butterfly population… Ohio
Pollinator Habitat Initiative: Creating Habitat in Ohio
Monarch butterfly populations and the habitat they need are in decline
across North America, Mexico and Canada. Ohio has been identified as a
priority state for monarch migration and fourth-generation monarchs.
Fourth-generation monarchs are the individuals who will travel back to
Mexico, spend the winter there, and then start their amazing life cycle
all over...
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Aultman
Youth Development and Advancement Scholarships Now Offered
Now accepting applications for the Aultman Youth Development and
Advancement Scholarships. This is the inaugural year that the Matt and
Morgan Aultman Family will be offering TWO scholarships for the
specific advancement and support of students looking to further their
education in the fields of political science, business, or at a skills
driven trade school. We believe that in the future our county
will need shrewd business people...
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Now casting deserving moms for
new TV series
LA-based casting associate is currently working on an exciting, brand
new docu-series for the Emmy Award winning producers of the CBS hit
series "Undercover Boss." The show aims to help overwhelmed
stay-at-home mothers get the long overdue break they so desperately
deserve. It's a life-changing opportunity for the right family, and if
chosen to participate they will receive a $20,000 stipend. We’re
casting nuclear families...
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MVCTC Receives Robot Donation
from Fuyao
Englewood, Ohio – The Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC)
recently was given four KUKA training robots from Fuyao Glass America,
Inc. as a donation to the MVCTC RAMTEC Facility. The KUKA
robots
are the same as the ones used for production at the Fuyao factory in
Moraine and Fuyao Worldwide. The donation will allow MVCTC... read
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VHCC offers Soft Tissue
Mobilization
The Rehab Clinic at Versailles Health Care Center offers sound-assisted
soft-tissue mobilization (SASTM), which is an amazing soft tissue
therapy technique. Physical therapists, Dr. Stephen Winner
and
Stephanie Goubeaux, along with Physical Therapy Assistant, Jennifer
Everman, and Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Cindy Bowers,
are certified in SASTM. The SASTM... read
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Bluebag
Media… Woodland
students observe
‘I Love my School’ month
GREENVILLE – During the month of February, students at
Woodland
Primary are showing just how much they love their school. The school’s
“I Love My School” theme is encouraging the 600 kindergarten through
second-graders to mind their p’s and q’s – be on their very best
behavior. The program, managed by Jennifer Statzer, assistant... read
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Darke
County Visitor's Bureau… Presidents'
Day... William Henry Harrison
Presidents' Day is a time for our nation to honor the men who have led
our country, through peacetime and through turmoil, hardship through
abundance. Our 9th President, William Henry Harrison, had his life
shaped by the experiences he had in Greenville, OH, our county seat.
Harrison was present at both signings of the Treaty of Greenville, in... read
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BBBS receives grant from Vectren
Foundation
for Mentoring Children of Prisoners
Sidney, Ohio – To fulfill the increasing need for intervention and
prevention services for high-risk youth, Big Brothers Big Sisters
(BBBS) of Shelby and Darke County received a grant for Mentoring
Children of Prisoners. Thanks to community partners such as Vectren,
BBBS of Shelby and Darke County is moving forward matching children who
have an incarcerated parent high with positive role model mentors, Big
Brothers & Big Sisters...
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Bluebag
Media… Kiwanis
hears 'Powering
the Future' from Auto Tech students
GREENVILLE – Complete with personalized business
cards, a
tri-fold brochure, a Power Point presentation and a custom built
electric go-kart – not to mention a 2012 Chevy Volt parked outside –
three students from Greenville Career Tech Center’s Auto Technology
program shared their “Powering the Future” presentation to the
Greenville Kiwanis on Wednesday, Feb. 10 at Chestnut... read
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Edison State Celebrates Black
History Month; Keynote Address
from Former Piqua School Teacher
The Diversity Committee at Edison State Community College is presenting
three special events to celebrate Black History Month. The events,
which focus on Unity, begin Wednesday, February 17 and conclude Monday,
February 29 with a keynote address from Mrs. Elizabeth “Liz” Stafford.
All events will be held on the Piqua campus and are free and open to
the community. The first event...
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Community
Blood Center… Arcanum’s
Steve
Schlechty makes 100th Donation
DAYTON, Ohio - Arcanum donor Stephen “Steve” Schlechty became a regular
donor at the Dayton Community Blood Center during his long career at
Wright Patterson Air Force Base. His niece Debra Williams is
a
CBC phlebotomist and team leader, so when it came time to schedule his
milestone 100th lifetime donation on Feb. 2, he made sure Debra would
be there to handle the honors...
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St.
Mary’s
School February Newsletter
There are two things that just make me happy, glitter and jingle bells.
(I mean the little hand bells, not the song). I have had several
occasions to be happy the last two weeks. We celebrated Catholic
Schools Week January 30 through February 5. Students participated in
all of the weekend Masses. The Kindergarten through fourth grade
“cherub choir” sang at the 10:30 Mass. On Monday, Fr. White opened the... read
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VHCC
celebrates
National Heart Health Month
In celebration of National Heart Health Month, patients, residents and
staff of Versailles Health Care Center were encouraged to stay
heart-healthy and show their support on National Wear Red Day February
1st. Coronary heart disease is America’s #1 killer. Stroke is
#5,
which can also cause serious disability. Knowing the signs
and
symptoms of heart conditions, and how to respond quickly and
effectively, is important in our daily... 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 Shelter chooses pets to feature each week, this week
they've selected: Wishbone is a 3 year old Jack Russell. He is white
and brown with long hair. He is a sweet little guy and knows some... read
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Versailles
Health Care Center offers Dry Needling
The Rehab Clinic at Versailles Health Care Center offers dry needling,
which is an effective treatment for acute and chronic pain,
rehabilitation from injury, and even pain and injury prevention, with
very few side effects. Stephanie Goubeaux, Physical Therapist
at
Versailles Health Care Center, is certified in dry needling and
received her training...
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Sidney-Shelby
Chamber awards funding to BBBS
The Sidney-Shelby County Chamber Foundation recently awarded $729.00 to
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke
County.
Big Brothers Big Sisters was chosen to receive funding because of its
continued efforts to make a positive impact in “at risk”
children. This funding will be used by Big Brothers
Big
Sisters to purchase School...
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VHCC
Activity
Professionals Week
January 17-23, 2016 was a special week for a very special group of
people, the nation’s Activity Professionals. These are
dedicated
women and men who help to enrich the lives of older adults in long-term
care facilities, retirement homes, day programs, and senior
centers. Activity Professionals provide a variety of... 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... read
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VHCC’s
new
Facility Rehab Director announced
Kristy Earick, CEO and Administrator at Versailles Health Care Center,
is excited to announce Dr. Stephen Winner, Physical Therapist, as the
new Facility Rehab Director. Earick said, “We are thrilled to
have Stephen accept the Facility Rehab Director position.
Stephen’s commitment to his community to provide the best therapy
services... read
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BBBS
to offer
scholarship to high school volunteers
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County will be offering
two $500 scholarships for students attending college in the 2016/2017
academic year. One scholarship will go to a Darke County graduate, and
one will go to a Shelby County graduate. Those who wish to be
considered for the scholarship should be students who have maintained
at least a 2.5 GPA throughout high school and enrolled in a school
within Shelby or Darke County...
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Visitors Bureau to offer paid
internship
The Darke County Visitors Bureau will again offer a paid summer
internship to a qualified student in the areas of marketing, tourism
and hospitality. This individual will be part of a dynamic marketing
team and have the opportunity to be involved with virtually all aspects
of the organization’s efforts. The Darke County Visitors Bureau is a
not-for-profit, destination marketing... read
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Darke
SWCD
Scholarship Available
GREENVILLE – The board of supervisors for the Darke Soil and Water
Conservation District (SWCD) is pleased to offer a $500 scholarship for
a graduating senior pursuing a degree in an agricultural or natural
resources related field. Applications may be obtained at your
high school guidance office or at the Darke SWCD office, located at
1117 South Towne Court, Greenville. The deadline to complete... read
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Donation
to the
Animal Shelter
GREENVILLE - Sara Loudy made a selfless donation to the Darke County
Animal Shelter. Sara turned 8 years old and wanted to help the animals
at the Animal Shelter. She decided, instead of birthday presents for
herself; why not help the dogs and cats at the Shelter. She told her
family and friends she wanted dog and cat food, dog and cat treats... 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 Shelter chooses pets to feature each week, this week
they've selected: Federal is a 1 year old Boxer. He is tan, white and
black with short hair. He is a friendly guy once you get to know him.
He was found north of Greenville...
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