DAR honors Darke County Revolutionary War soldiers
On June 20 at Black Swamp / Greenlawn Cemetery, Versailles OH: In honor
of Richard Brandon, an American Revolutionary War Patriot, Fort
GreeneVille DAR and VFW Post 7262 dedicated a new marker at Brandon's
gravesite located at Black Swamp / Greenlawn Cemetery, Versailles
OH. Brandon was a Patriot in the American Revolutionary War... read
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DC Endowment for the Arts announces grant
awards
Darke County Endowment for the Arts recently granted funds to seven
applicants who submitted requests for financial assistance for their
arts-related projects. According to DCEA Chair Marilyn Delk, one of
DCEA's major purposes is to assist organizations and individuals in
achieving artistic goals that benefit the citizens of Darke County. The
grants... read
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Second National Bank supports Empowering
youth programs
Second National Bank joins community organizations, businesses and
individuals in supporting Empowering Darke County Youth’s goal to
provide needed educational support to the county’s young people. SNB
actively supports the community it serves through financial support for
local non-profit organizations. Serving Darke County for more... read
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Cancer Association receives donation from
Versailles Eagles
Versailles Eagles recently presented $3,000 to the Cancer Association
of Darke County. The Eagles donate to many other community causes as
well including Versailles Area Charity Foundation, school functions,
Children's Shrine Hospital, Versailles Area Historical Society, Center
for Neurology Development and Versailles Community Fund. The... read
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SNB supports Main Street Greenville’s
Mission
GREENVILLE, Ohio - Giving back to the community, Second National Bank
continues their financial support of Main Street Greenville, a
non-profit organization focusing on historic preservation and downtown
revitalization. “Second National Bank has been a loyal supporter of
Main Street Greenville for many years,” said Crysta Hutchinson,
Executive Director... read
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Fort GreeneVille DAR honors Scholarship
Recipients
Fort GreeneVille Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution recently
honored the 2016 and 2017 Darke County Foundation recipients of the
annual Fort GreeneVille DAR Scholarship. Megan VanSkyock, the 2016
scholarship recipient, is a Versailles High School graduate and
valedictorian. Megan is currently attending Ball State University. This
year’s scholarship recipient is Kari Kueterman... read
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VHCC garden club
Versailles Health Care Center, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation
center, is always busy creating new and exciting opportunities for
residents and family members to come together. Everyone enjoys having a
fun time working together within the local community on enriching
projects. Recently, VHCC has begun planting flowers and garden
vegetables in their flower beds. VHCC residents... read
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Brethren Retirement Community donates to
Empowering programs
Brethren Retirement Community has been serving senior citizens in Darke
County and surrounding areas for over a century. Through a recent
donation to Empowering Darke County Youth, BRC also continues to serve
community young people. Brethren Retirement Community has been a strong
force in the community since its founding 115 years ago. Today... read
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VHCC honors facility royalty
The staff of Versailles Health Care Center, a skilled nursing and
rehabilitation center, recently selected the facility’s 2017 King,
Arthur Curtis, and Queen, Evelyn Curtis. The reigning royalty
proudly represented Versailles Health Care Center in the 2017 Poultry
Days parade on June 10, 2017. Versailles Health Care Center sent home
197 patients who... read
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Zechar Bailey donates to Empowering programs
Zechar Bailey Funeral Home joins a growing community of individuals,
organizations and businesses in supporting Empowering Darke County
Youth Programs. Phillip Pierri, Location Manager, said they appreciated
the support they receive from the community and wanted to give back.
“The Empowering programs are a good way to do this,” he said. The
Empowering Board, tutors and students... read
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Versailles Health Care Center hosts Bingo
Night
Versailles Health Care Center, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation
center, hosted a FREE Bingo Night open to the public in May!
Bingo winners received nonperishable food items and small household
items for their prizes! Attendees enjoyed popcorn and drinks during the
fun night of bingo. Congratulations to Dixie Myers from
Versailles, who was the winner... read
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BBBS “X-Force Think Big” Program ends with
Success!
The Big Brothers Big Sisters 2016/17 X-Force Think BIG program
concluded its’ very first year of programming. During the last session
they celebrated with pizza, learning soft skills, and certificates of
completion. The program paired adult mentors with Sidney Middle School
students. The “matches” met twice a month throughout the school year.
Once a month they learned what skills are needed... read
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DCCA Thanks Darke County for Successful
Season!
Connections enrich lives, expanding our reach, inspiring our
aspirations, grounding our dreams while extending our possibilities.
For Darke County Center for the Arts to succeed in its mission to
present and promote performing and fine arts, connections with the
community it serves are essential. As a non-profit arts presenter,
DCCA’s very existence is dependent upon support from its home
community... read
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Ketrow Foundation Sponsors Toledo Symphony
Orchestra & More
Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes the Ketrow foundation for
their support of the arts in Darke County. DCCA thanks the Ketrow
foundation for their contribution to the 2016-2017 season and
forwarding DCCA’s mission to encourage cultural enrichment in the
community. “I've Got Rhythm” recently performed by Toledo Symphony
Orchestra, at... 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: Ernie is a 4 year old Springer Spaniel mix. He is
black and white with a little brown. He has long hair. He is a friendly
guy who... read
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Big Brothers Big Sisters awards scholarships
Kasey Copeland, daughter of Kelly and Cindy Copeland, of Jackson
Center, received a $500 scholarship which was awarded by Big Brothers
Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County. Copeland a 2017 Jackson Center
High School Graduate, plans to use the funds to pursue a degree at
Bowling Green State University, majoring in Early Childhood Education
to... read
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The Bistro Off Broadway Sponsors Sold Out
DCCA Shows
Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes Ted and Diana Abney, owners
of The Bistro Off Broadway, for their sponsorship of DCCA's 2016-2017
Connections Season and for their continued support of the arts in Darke
County. The Abney’s recently hosted and sponsored the sold out Coffee
House Series performance of "Blues from the Heart of the Rock... read
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Chalmers family takes Empowering seriously
Kendra Chalmers, vice president of Empowering Darke County Youth, said
a year and a half ago, “I want other children to have the same
opportunity my children had.” She recalled her oldest, Kayden, had
received tutoring over the summer in 2015, and it had helped him
considerably as he was entering third grade. Her daughter, Nevaeh, who
was... read
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Schaurer Memorial Trust sponsors Toledo
Symphony Orchestra & More
Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes the Lydia E. Schaurer
Memorial Trust for their support of the arts in Darke County.
DCCA thanks the Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust for their contribution
to the 2016-2017 season and forwarding DCCA’s mission to encourage
cultural enrichment in the community, by supporting the recent “I've
Got Rhythmn... read
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Friends of the Darke County Parks Field
Trip Grant Received
Megan Delk, Greenville Kindergarten teacher, is the lucky recipient of
the first-ever grant awarded from the Friends of Darke County Parks for
field trip transportation costs. Through the efforts of Mrs. Delk
and generosity of the Friends of Darke County Parks, all Greenville
Kindergarteners explored animal adaptations at Shawnee Prairie Preserve
at... read
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Friends of DCP Receive American Red Cross
Certifications
The Darke County Park District is an authorized Red Cross training
provider for the county, and on the evenings of April 18th and 20th the
Friends of Darke County Parks received their American Red Cross
certifications in cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), first aid, and
using an automated external defibrillator. After the park staff
received their... read
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Shelby Community Foundation Awards Funding
to BBBS
The Community Impact Fund of the Community Foundation of Shelby County
recently awarded a grant 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. The funding will be used for
continuation of the... read
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MJS Plastics supports community with
Empowering donation
MJS Plastics supports the environment through its plastics recycling
business, and its community with a recent donation to Empowering Darke
County Youth. MJS Plastics, Inc. is a full service post-industrial
plastic recycling company. It serves a wide range of industries
throughout the Midwest and Southeast. MJS helps to manage plastic
waste... read
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New Agronomy Guide is Available
The newly revised Ohio Agronomy Guide 15th Edition is now available for
$15.75 +tax in the OSU Extension Office at 603 Wagner Avenue,
Greenville, Ohio 45331. Chapters include: Ohio’s Climate and Soil, Soil
and Water Management, Soil Fertility, Corn Production, Soybean
Production, Small Grain Production, Forage Production, Multiple... read
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Red Cross Volunteers honored at Annual
Meeting
GREENVILLE (May 15, 2017) — This year’s American Red Cross Northern
Miami Valley Ohio Chapter annual meeting had a twist – it was
outside. That’s correct, an annual meeting complete with hotdogs,
pulled pork and fierce corn hole completion. On May 20, the
chapter blended its annual meeting with a volunteer recognition
celebration. The... read
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A Teacher Making A Difference,
By Paige Burns, IMTV Reporter
GREENVILLE - “IMTV has been involved in many community service
projects, building communication and bonding young people with their
home community,” said Lori Hoover, Greenville High School Interactive
Media Instructor. She added, grinning, she looks forward to each day in
class as “(an) opportunity to grow and a chance to make an impact.”
As... read
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DCP Receives “Best in Ohio — Connect to
Nature Site” Award
On Monday April 10th Darke County Parks received an award as a “Best in
Ohio—Connect to Nature Site” for their Shawnee Prairie Preserve from
Leave no Child Inside: Miami Valley Collaborative (MVLNCI) and Dayton
Regional Green (DRG). To receive this designation, they had to meet a
set of criteria from the MVLNCI and DRG which... read
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Calm Supply donates needed supplies to
Empowering Program
GREENVILLE – “Do you have a place you can store a 1,000ct case of 8-oz
cups?” asked Carrie Swiger, a parent whose child attends the Empowering
Darke County Youth After School Program. The answer was yes, and a
couple days later, her husband, Mike Swiger, delivered the cups, plus
drinks and snacks. “Our daughter really likes this program,” Swiger
said... read
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St. Mary’s May Newsletter, By
Kathy Ayette
Usually when I write a column, I like to begin with a funny little
anecdote. Today it is quite impossible for me to do so. Our hearts are
very heavy at St. Mary’s due to the unexpected and untimely passing of
one of our own, Steve Blocher. Budgets at Catholic Schools tend to be
rather tight, and often it is only through the kindness and dedication
of volunteers that our... read
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Ramco Electric Motors donates to Empowering
Programs
GREENVILLE – Ramco Electric Motors gives back to the community with a
check to Empowering Darke County Youth for its After School and Summer
Tutoring programs. Dave Dunaway, owner and president of Ramco, said he
was grateful to the community that has supported his company’s growth
over the years. “We want to give back,” he... read
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History of Woodland Primary,
By Caleb Maloon, GHS IMTV Reporter/Photographer
Woodland Heights (Woodland Primary) was built and first opened in 1956,
and the building had an addition built on sometime around 1970. While
it is seemingly somewhat difficult to find information on the history
of the building, I attended the school for grades Kindergarten through
2nd grade. The building was just recently closed in spite of the new
K-8 building... 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: The Darke County Animal Shelter has Chihuahuas
available for adoption. Their names are Puma, Stella, Boo, and Toby... read
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MVCTC Students Attend FFA State Convention
Englewood, Ohio – Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC)
Agriculture programs more than doubled the number of FFA State Degree
winners from recent years in having 17 students work hard in earning
their State Degree. The following students received their State
Degree at the FFA State Convention on May 4-5 at the Ohio... read
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Greenville Federal Sponsors DCCA programs
Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes Greenville Federal as an
Impresario sponsor of the recent “I've Got Rhythm” performance by
Toledo Symphony Orchestra, at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall, Saturday,
April 29 as the final show in DCCA’s 2016-2017 Artists Series.
Greenville Federal also supports DCCA’s Family Theatre Series... read
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Schmidt’s Refrigeration Donates to Darke
County Parks
Schmidt’s Refrigeration has supported Darke County Parks for over
twenty years. When the park district built the Nature Center facility
at Shawnee Prairie Preserve in 1997, Schmidt’s handled installing the
HVAC system, and they have worked with the park board to maintain and
upgrade the system throughout the years. At the April 13th Darke
County... read
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Special donation to Animal Shelter
GREENVILLE - Ashton Turpin and her Mom, Sarah Rose, made a surprise
stop at the Darke County Animal Shelter. Ashton turned 8 years old and
decided, instead of birthday presents for herself; why not help the
dogs and cats at the Shelter. She told her family and friends she
didn’t want anything for herself but wanted to help the dogs and... read
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Ashley Schutz at DCP
The Darke County Park District honored recently, a former Versailles
area Boy Scout, Mr. Ashley Schutz who cleared some of the original
trails at Shawnee Prairie Preserve back in 1997 when the District was
beginning to develop this property. A plaque was placed at the
trailhead to honor over 305 hours that Ashley and some of his friends
put in over a ten week period... read
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VHCC holds employee awards banquet
Versailles Health Care Center, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation
center, recently held an employee banquet for 2016 awards. Kristy
Earick, CEO/Executive Director, and Dana Weatherspoon, Director of
Nursing, recognized and presented individual employees with various
awards. Earick acknowledged the award winners, “It is an
honor to present these awards to our valued employees... read
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May 8 begins National PTA Teacher
Appreciation Week!
5/1/2017 - May 8 begins National PTA Teacher Appreciation Week, with
May 9 being National Teacher Appreciation Day. There are more than
190,000 licensed teachers in Ohio. Many are at work this very day
teaching Ohio’s 1.6 million students the knowledge and skills they’ll
need to succeed in higher education, jobs and life. The Ohio
Department.. read
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Book club to be launched for adults with
developmental disabilities
Darke County Board of Developmental Disabilities recently joined the
Next Chapter Book Club Affiliate Network and has recently launched a
local club. Founded by Dr. Thomas Fish, a professor at The Ohio
State University in 2002, Next Chapter Book Club is a community-based
book club program for individuals with Down Syndrome, autism,
cerebral... read
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Giant Geranium
54. 58. 55. 47. Not new math but these numbers represent the
dimensions of one giant geranium. The plant boasts 54 salmon
blossoms, stands 58” tall, 55” wide, and 47” deep. It thrives in
the sunroom of Pat McLear and was purchased as a start fifteen years
ago by her mother, Ruth McLear. At first, the geranium lived in Ruth’s
garden on Dogwood Drive... read
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New Lunch Buddies program Launched at
Jackson Center School
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County is excited to
announce the startup of the new lunch buddies program at Jackson Center
Elementary. The Lunch Buddies program is a weekly commitment
where adults work with and mentor 2nd and 3rd graders. Mentors will
have lunch with them, assist them with school work, and even have... read
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Edison State… Little Black Dress
Event Raises over $8,000 for Scholarships
The Edison Foundation at Edison State Community College held a
successful inaugural Girls’ Night Out Little Black Dress Celebration of
Women’s Education, raising over $8,000 to support women’s scholarships.
Over 125 women were in attendance to support the event on April 19 at
Edison State’s Piqua Campus. “This was the first year for this event...
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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: Lucky is a 2 year old Lab mix. He is black with a
little white and has short hair. He is a friendly guy who is loves to
play ball. He... read
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March of Dimes Ambassador Family Shares
Their Story
GREENVILLE, OHIO — A seven-year-old Darke County girl who was born six
weeks premature has been selected as the 2017 March of Dimes Darke
County Ambassador. Join our ambassador family, hundreds of other
families and businesses at the Darke County Fairgrounds for the annual
March for Babies walk. Saturday, May 6, 2017 at 9:00 a.m. In 2009,
Mindy and Jason were excited... read
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Edison State Students Inducted to Honor
Society
Sixteen new members were inducted to the Edison State Community College
Chapter of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) during a ceremony on Wednesday, April
12 at the Piqua Campus. Each semester, students are invited to join the
honor society based upon academic criteria. The Phi Theta Kappa
Honor Society was established in 1918 to recognize and encourage the
academic achievement... read
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Greenville Middle School… Students
get a look at career opportunities in art
Greenville Middle School students got a unique opportunity on April 18.
Medical Illustrator Mandy Root Thompson talked to Julie Brewer’s art
students about one of the career opportunities available to them. “It
fit in perfectly with our science-art-science unit we’ve been
studying,” Brewer said. “Students were pin-drop silent! It was great to
see... read
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2017 Honorary Parade Marshals Larry and
Joan Roll
Larry and Joan (Bulcher) Roll consider it an honor to be selected as
Parade Marshals for the 2017 Poultry Days Parade. Versailles
Poultry Days has always been a part of their lives. Both were
born and raised in the Versailles area and are graduates of Versailles
High School. Larry grew up on the turkey farm started by his parents,
Wayne and Lois Roll, in... read
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DP&L Foundation Sponsors DCCA programs
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.
According to DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan, “DP&L
Company Foundation’s support of children’s programming makes it
possible for us to present wonderful, creativity enhancing... read
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Poultry Days Announces Donations
Versailles Poultry Days is a volunteer based organization dedicated to
serving the Versailles community by supporting community projects and
activities that improve quality of life and create an inviting
environment for people of all ages. Since 1952 Poultry Days has
donated festival proceeds back into the community. Over the last
ten years Poultry Days... read
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Kiwanis holds annual pancake breakfast
There was no excuse to miss breakfast last month as Kiwanis of
Greenville held its annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser. Hundreds of
hungry customers were treated to sausage, apple sauce, their choice of
drink and unlimited pancakes… eating until they could eat no more.
Serving them were Kiwanians, as well as volunteers from the... read
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A Blessed Easter
Easter is celebrated in many different ways. One of them is through our
children. The Easter Bunny was very busy, both last weekend and this
weekend. He planted eggs in many community areas on April 8. More to
the point, however, he surprised boys and girls on Easter Sunday by
hiding eggs all over the child’s home or yard. You could hear the... 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: Willie is a 1 year old Coon dog mix. He is tri-color
with short hair. He is a friendly guy who weighs around 40 pounds. He
is a love bug... read
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Happy Easter from St. Marys School,
By Kathy Ayette
As I write today, I am in the company of four slowly drying papier
mache fish. I too am sporting spots of papier mache paste. I have a
bucket of that same paste sitting on the bookshelf, along with extra
flour and Elmer’s glue. Yes, it is about time for our annual art and
music fair, the Spring Spectacular, or as I like to call it Papier
Mache Palooza. Each year the highlight... read
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Empowering Darke County Youth holds
fundraiser bake sale
GETTYSBURG – Kendra Chalmers, Empowering Darke County Youth board
member and vice president, holds her first bake sale fundraiser for
2017. Two fundraisers in 2016 had a significant impact on funding
available for the Summer Tutoring and After School Programs. The recent
fundraiser was held courtesy of Lavy’s Corner Mart in Gettysburg... read
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Lydia Schauer Foundation donates to the
Animal Shelter
GREENVILLE - The Darke County Friends of the Shelter would like to
thank the Lydia Schauer Foundation for its wonderful donation. Most of
the walls inside the Darke County Animal Shelter are cinder block and
needed to be painted, so the Director of the Shelter has asked the
organization to brighten up the inside of the Shelter with a special
paint scheme to create a nice and friendly atmosphere... read
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Garst Museum’s Heritage Award Goes to
Richard T. “Dick” Brown
Established in 2004, the Darke County Historical Society’s Heritage
Award was created to recognize outstanding citizens or organizations
for their distinguished contributions or actions of unusual excellence
that help connect people to Darke County’s past. Clay Johnson, Ph.D.,
CEO of the Garst Museum, notes that “For those familiar with the
county’s history, the area is rich in its history and traditions and
its significance... read
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DP&L Foundation Sponsors DCCA Programs
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 generally based on children’s
literature; ticket prices are just $5. Through Arts In Education,
and in conjunction with local schools, performing artists are annually
taken to... read
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DCCA Recognizes Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe
for its support
Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes Maid-Rite Sandwich Shoppe
for contributing funds in support of its Arts In Education (AIE)
programs. DCCA, in conjunction with school administrative staff,
annually takes performing artists to every grade of all Greenville City
and Darke County public schools. "DCCA thanks the Maid Rite Sandwich...
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Darke County Visitors Bureau awards four
grants in 2017
GREENVILLE, OH – The Darke County Visitors Bureau released the names of
the recipients of the 2017 Darke County Tourism Grants. This year, four
recipients were chosen – The Gathering at Garst, Versailles Poultry
Days, Main Street Greenville’s Hometown Holiday Horse Parade, and the
Bradford Ohio Railroad Museum’s Run for the Rails 5K. “The... read
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MVCTC Students Qualify for National BPA
Contest
Englewood, Ohio -- Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC)
Business Professionals of America (BPA) students competed at the recent
Ohio BPA Contests with students from all over the state. The following
students qualified for the National BPA Leadership Conference in
Orlando, Florida, May 10-14, 2017: Julianne Cramer, Computer... read
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Scott Zumbrink donates to Empowering
Programs
GREENVILLE – Darke County Treasurer Scott Zumbrink shows his strong
support for the community with a personal check to Empowering Darke
County Youth for its After School and Summer Tutoring programs.
Zumbrink, a member of Kiwanis of Greenville, has served the Darke
County community as its treasurer for nearly 25 years. A farm family
native, Zumbrink... read
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Zechar Bailey Funeral Home Sponsors DCCA
Irish Wave 2017
Darke County Center for the Arts (DCCA) recognizes Zechar Bailey
Funeral Home for their sponsorship of the recent St. Patrick’s Day
fundraising event Irish Wave 2017. 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... read
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Oliver Floyd, Braund Pope Funeral Homes
donate to Empowering Programs
GREENVILLE – Eric Fee, owner of Oliver Floyd and Braund Pope Funeral
Homes, continues his support of Empowering Darke County Youth programs,
presenting his first of two checks for 2017 to Krista Stump, Empowering
treasurer. Shortly after purchasing Oliver Floyd Funeral Home in
January 2016, Fee added Empowering Programs to his... read
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St. Mary’s School… March Notes:
Test-induced stupor and more, By Kathy Ayette
I am one happy woman. As of today all my students have completed their
IOWA and CogAt tests. Most of the schoolwide testing was during the
second week of March. However during any scheduled testing it’s a sure
bet that sickness will spread throughout the school. There will always
be a few students who need to make up tests before the turn-in
deadline. I have... read
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Brinkman Selected for the Prestigious Kabis
Internship
COLUMBUS, OH. - The Ohio Federation of Republican Women (OFRW) is
pleased to announce that its nominee, Abby Brinkman (Troy, Ohio), was
selected by the National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) as their
choice to receive the prestigious and highly competitive Dorothy
Andrew's Kabis Memorial Internship. Brinkman's
exceptional leadership skills... read
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VHCC celebrates 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... read
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Greenville Federal donates to Empowering’s
After School Program
GREENVILLE – Nick Good, Greenville Federal Bank, made a trip recently
to the Empowering Darke County Youth After School Program. It was a
Friday afternoon; students had wrapped up their weekend homework, and
all were ready for a photograph. Greenville Federal made a donation to
Empowering’s After School Program. It was accepted... read
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Bowl for Kids Sake generates $36,000 for
BBBS
This year’s Bowl For Kids’ Sake event was held on Friday, March 3rd,
and Saturday, March 4th at Bel-Mar Lanes in Sidney and Treaty Lanes in
Greenville. The event was supported by 146 businesses who sponsored,
made general donations, or donate prizes for the event, and brought
together 314 bowlers to make up the 64 participating teams... read
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Edison State Employees Recognized at Banquet
Seventeen employees were recognized for a combined total of 185 years
of service in their careers at Edison State Community College’s 38th
annual employee recognition banquet on Friday, March 3. Enrollment
Managers, Stacey Bean and Christina Raterman emceed the event and
presented the honorees with awards to highlight each... read
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Darke DD: Always There for Paula
At the age of 43, Paula set out on a new adventure in her life when she
moved from her family’s home into her own home in the community. Paula
is learning to be more independent each day with assistance from her
family and providers. Darke DD made arrangements to have a handicap
accessible ramp built on the front of her home and Paula also... read
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Second National Bank Sponsors DCCA
Connections Season
Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes Second National Bank as an
Impresario sponsor of the 2016-2017 "Connections" Season, including the
upcoming Irish Wave FUNdraiser celebrating the rich traditions of the
Emerald Isle, featuring music by returning favorite Lone Raven at the
Montage, Friday, March 17th, tickets are $35 and can be purchased at
the Montage. Second National Bank... 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: Cinnamon is white and tan with short hair. She is a
little girl who came with her nephew Cooper. She is a little sweetheart
and... read
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Darke County Birders Donate Second Breeding
Bird Atlas
The Darke County Birders Club recently donated a copy of the newly
published book The Second Atlas of Breeding Birds in Ohio to the Darke
County Park District. The book documents the distribution and changes
in status for over two hundred bird species in Ohio. It is based upon
surveys from across the state from 2006 through 2011... read
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Betty Hunt named Red Cross “March Volunteer
of the Month”
(February 22, 2017) — The Central Ohio Blood Services Region of the
American Red Cross named Betty Hunt “March 2017 Volunteer of the
Month.” Hunt, a resident of Bellefontaine, received the distinguished
departmental award for her outstanding and longtime service as a
biomedical volunteer with the Northern Miami Valley Ohio Chapter of the
American Red Cross. Hunt serves... read
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MVCTC Diesel and Power Tech Students
Compete in District FFA Contest
Englewood, Ohio – Miami Valley Career Technology Center (MVCTC) Diesel
and Power Technology students competed in the FFA District Ag Power
Diagnostics Career Development Event (CDE) at the Upper Valley Career
Center in Piqua, Ohio, on February 18, 2017. The team of Trey Rush
(Miami East) and Zane Brehm (Arcanum) placed... read
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Darke County Parks’ Nature Notes
Nineteen years ago the very first Nature Notes, Darke County Parks’
quarterly newsletter, went to print. It not only promoted the parks’
upcoming programs, it provided yet another creative outlet for the
staff. One naturalist described the spring warbler migration, one
explained spring medicinal plants, and another drew the beautiful
trillium gracing the front cover... read
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AED Donated to Darke County Parks Log Cabin
Wayne HealthCare Foundation in partnership with Midmark Corporation and
Spirit Medical Transport is honored to partner with the Friends of the
Darke County Parks to provide an Automated External Defibrillator for
use at the Log Cabin and Shawnee Prairie Preserve’s facility. An AED is
a vital machine in helping save lives in a cardiac... read
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Jerome Bey, Jr, named Versailles Citizen of
the Year
Jerome Bey, Jr. was recently awarded the 2017 Citizen of the
Year. Presenting the award on behalf of the Chamber was the
recipient’s son, Jerry Bey III. “Thank you for teaching us the
importance of having God in our life. Thank you for teaching us
the value of family. There is no better example than your 46
years of marriage to Mom, who just happens... read
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Greenville National Bank supports
Empowering programs
Lisa Martin, Marketing & Development Officer for Greenville
National Bank, recently presented a check to Empowering Darke County
Youth for its After School and Summer Tutoring programs. She got to
meet some of the kids the local bank was supporting. “This is a good
program,” she noted, “one that is definitely needed in the county.”
Greenville... read
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Another Successful A Taste of Wine &
Jazz
Darke County Center for the Arts (DCCA) recognizes Kent & Melinda
Myers and Geoff & Jessie Surber for their sponsorship of the recent
A Taste Of Wine & Jazz, held January 20, at Montage Cafe.
According to DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan, “DCCA thanks Kent
& Melinda Myers and Geoff & Jessie Surber for their support of
the arts in... read
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St. Mary’s School February Newsletter,
By Kathy Ayette
I would like to begin by issuing a formal apology to computers
everywhere. It seems that after I vented my frustration last month, I
had stepped on some cyber-toes. Since then my colleagues and I have
suffered the weirdest assortment of computer glitches. My principal
cautioned me to watch what I write about computers. I have learned my
lesson...no more... read
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Kiwanis supports Empowering programs
Kiwanis of Greenville, plus long-time Kiwanian and board member Al
Greiner, recently made donations supporting the Empowering Darke County
Youth programs. The funds will be used for the After School Program at
Edison State Community College and, once school is out, the Summer
Tutoring Program at the Greenville Public Library. Kiwanis... 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: Rusty is a 1 year old Lab/Great Dane mix. He is brown
with short hair. He is a great big baby. Loves to be with you and... read
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Annie Oakley Committee prepares for 2017
festival
The Annie Oakley Festival Committee is very proud and excited with the
success of the 2016 Annie Oakley Festival and we are busy making
preparations for this years festival. We are working to bring in more
vendors and concessionaires, as well as more entertainment for everyone
to enjoy, while keeping this festival a free event with free parking.
The 2016... read
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DCCA receives funding from Arts Midwest
Touring Fund
Feb 2, 2017 – Darke County Center for the Arts (DCCA) has been selected
to receive funding from Arts Midwest Touring Fund, a program of Arts
Midwest, generously supported by the National Endowment for the Arts
with additional contributions from the Ohio Arts Council and the Crane
Group. Arts Midwest Touring Fund engages people in meaningful... read
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Main Street Greenville contest helps
generate over $630,000
GREENVILLE, Ohio- Over 126,000 tickets were collected during Main
Street Greenville’s third annual Win The Window Contest, generating
over $630,000 for local businesses. With over 50 contributing
businesses, the contest was able to accumulate over $3,500 worth of
prizes awarded to one lucky participant. The Win The Window Contest was
held during... read
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BBBS gets funding from Versailles
Foundation, Booher Awards
The Versailles Foundation along with the Ruth & Emerson Booher
advised Fund for Versailles has recently donated to Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Shelby and Darke County. This funding will be
used by Big Brothers Big Sisters to aid in the after school “Big
Buddies” program that is offered at Versailles Schools.
Currently, there are over 500... read
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DCP Receives Grant from Enterprise Holdings
Foundation
On December 6, 2016, the Friends of the Parks of the Darke Park
District gratefully accepted a grant from the Enterprise Holdings
Foundation. Nicole Scott, a Remarketing Logistics Supervisor for
Enterprise, is a member of the Darke County Civic Theater which
performs annually at Darke County Parks’ annual Prairie Days festival
and uses the Nature... read
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Fry & Company Sponsors DCCA’s “A Taste
of Wine and Jazz”
Darke County Center for the Arts (DCCA) recognizes Fry & Company
for their sponsorship of the recent sold out fundraising event A Taste
Of Wine & Jazz XXX at the Montage Cafe. According to DCCA
Executive Director Andrea Jordan, DCCA thanks Fry & Company for
their continued support of the arts in Darke County, as one of the
first sponsors for this event they truly started the party that has
become DCCA’s most anticipated fundraising event.” “The monie... read
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Darke County Parks Receives Schaurer Grant
The Darke County Park District would like to extend a huge thank you to
the Lydia E. Schaurer Memorial Trust Fund for their recent grant
contribution. The funding from this grant was used to make the Nature
Center’s new fish tank fully functional. Recently local park supporters
donated a beautiful 170 gallon aquarium to the park district. The... read
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VHCC helps 197 patients return to the homes
in 2016
Versailles Health Care Center, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation
center that offers short-term rehab services, outpatient therapy, and
long-term care, is proud to have helped 197 patients return to their
homes or lower level of care in 2016 through its Homeward Bound
Rehabilitation Programs. Kristy Earick, Administrator at Versailles
Health... read
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Council on Rural Services… Mentor
a Child
January is National Mentoring Month and our community has programs that
need adult mentors to help with positive impact on our youth. As
we celebrate this month, our focus on the local mentoring needs for our
youth. Gateway Youth and Community Connectors program partners with
local volunteers, schools and organizations to build relationships... read
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Darke County Parks Receives Ketrow Grant
The Darke County Park District would like to extend a huge thank you to
the Ketrow Foundation for their recent grant contribution. The funding
from this grant will be used to overhaul the Nature Center’s outdated
“Kids’ Corner”. Currently it has a child sized table and chairs with
crayons, books, puzzles, blocks, and stuffed wild animal toys. While
this... read
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Thanks goes out to the Community
Gateway Youth Programs would like to thank the following area
businesses, organizations, and families for participating in their
Adopt-A-Child Program this year. The Darke County Beef 4-H Club,
Dues Family, Greenville Technology Inc., Mercer Savings Bank, and
Pitsburg Trinity Lutheran Church. In addition the Second National
Bank, Village... read
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