COUNTY
NEWS ONLINE - SATURDAY, JULY 2 & SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2016
Fort GreeneVille DAR Local DAR participates in May First Friday
Fort GreeneVille Chapter participated in Greenville's historical
downtown's First Friday event in May. The chapter provided a display of
what the DAR is all about and offered information to local women on how
to join. Also there was a family friendly activity of local history
trivia. At the end of the event, a winner was chosen and received a $10
Darke County Chamber of Commerce gift certificate. County resident Mary
Saintignon... Read
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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
Looking for small catfish & bluegill
We are looking to re-stock our big aquarium with 2"-3" species of
bluegill and catfish. If you happen to catch some of these,
please consider bringing them to the nature center for our
display. We would like 3-4 each of both the bluegill and
catfish. Reminder: These species get oxygen deprived... Read
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GATEWAY YOUTH PROGRAM
Greenville Rotary
Awards Grant for
Summer Programing
To help with summer programing the Greenville Rotary has donated $500
to the Gateway Youth Program as part of their ongoing efforts to build
strong, safe and healthy communities. The grant will be used to
help with costs for summer activities for the youth involved in field
trips, nutrition.. Read
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MUSINGS OF A SENIOR SCRIBE
Bread and Wars
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! So I bet you readers thought I had forgotten Memorial Day and
might be apt to forget the 4th of July, too. No - I remembered. There's
been so much happening and little time or space to write about it all.
I figured I'd just tell you a truthful story. When I was really young -
maybe 4 or so - my Mom, her Mom, and I would go to a couple of
cemeteries for "Decoration.. 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 23nd, 2016 at Tawawa Park in
Sidney. This year 3092 rubber ducks were “adopted” by community
members and local corporate sponsors to race in the nearby Mosquito
Creek. The event sponsors... Read
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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
Livestock Tampering laws
help maintain responsible
food production at fairs
By Dr. Tony Forshey
State Veterinarian
Summer marks the beginning of fair season – a time when thousands of
4-H youth all across the state showcase the animal projects they have
spent so much time perfecting. As these hard working kids gear up to
show their animals, I want to encourage all.. Read
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ANSWERING LIFE'S BIGGEST QUESTIONS
Road Trippin'
By Abigail Fischer and Katie DeLand
Dear A+K: We are gearing up for a road trip in the next few weeks, and
I am already having nightmares. Any tips on making a 15-hour trip
bearable? Sincerely, Rabid Roadster. Dear Rabid: First, fifteen
hours? We love your ambition, but...are you clinically
insane? We recommend staying within a six-hour radius, and even
then, find some local amusement... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - SATURDAY, JULY 2 & SUNDAY, JULY 3, 2016
From
the Editor: The Greenville Public Library's “Family Fun Day” continues
in full force. Don't miss Bruckner Nature Center's awesome
program “Wildlife Encounter” for young and old. For more information,
read the story next week.
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