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Greenville Senior High School… Manufacturing
Day 2020
Monday November 1, 2020- Greenville Ohio- Did you know,
innovations enabled by Manufacturing in the USA results in products
that assist workers, make buildings safer, consume less energy, and
save lives? According to the National Association of Manufacturers,
“Manufacturers in Ohio account for 16.60% of the total output in the
state, employing 12.56% of the workforce.” At Greenville High... read
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Pete’s A t0 Z Ending in “IA”,
Lois E. Wilson
Using the clues below, complete the A to Z words which all end in “IA.”
Each dash stands for a letter. The starting letters and “IA” are put in
for you. He hopes that you can find words for all the letters of the
alphabet. He admits it takes a little research. If you do—shout “Momma
Mia” in celebration. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition
– now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of... read
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Broke Wife, Big City… Where’s My
Coffee? A Remote Schooling Pop Quiz, By Aprill Brandon
Q: If I wake up at 7 a.m. and remote schooling starts at 8:30 a.m. for
my first grader and 8:45 a.m. for my preschooler, at what time will I
take my first sip of coffee? Please show your work. A: 9:07 a.m.
Because the children got up at 6:59 a.m. and began immediately fighting
and demanding things and the dog pooped all over the only carpeted area
in the house and everyone wanted something...
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Castine Church... Shared Harvest
Foodbank drive-thru pantry serves two counties
FAIRFIELD/ARCANUM OH -- Darke County and Preble County residents who
earn less than 230% of the federal poverty level are invited to attend
a drive-thru food distribution conducted by Shared Harvest Foodbank.
The event will take place 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at Castine Church,
624 US-127, Arcanum, Ohio. Customers can pre-register for this event by
contacting the... read
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MVCTC… Arcanum FFA Members
receive State Recognition
Even though the 2019-2020 school year ended virtually and many events
were cancelled or moved to a virtual format the Arcanum MVCTC FFA
Members were still able to earn recognition at the state FFA level.
Typically the Ohio FFA recognizes members during their State Convention
held at the end of the school year but this year the awards went
virtual and other events were rescheduled and...
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Darke County Solid Waste… Free
Document Shred Day
On Saturday, November 14, 2020, the Darke County Solid Waste District
will partner with Farmers State Bank to hold a “FREE” County Shred
Day. This event will allow you to help protect you and your
family from identity theft. What is Identity Theft? Identity
Theft is a crime in which an impostor obtains key pieces of personal
identifying information (PII) such as Social Security numbers and... read
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Greenville City Schools… Greenville
Middle School’s Remote Learning Option,
By remote teacher, Andrea Colley - Greenville Middle School’s remote
learning option welcomed approximately one hundred and fifty students
back to school this year! The online program provides learners with the
opportunity to work through all areas of the curriculum with certified
Greenville teachers. Access to assignments, resources, and instruction
is provided through Canvas, and students receive addition... read
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Big Brothers Big Sisters… Endless
Pints gives BIG to BBBS
Endless Pints Brewing located at 39 E. Main Street in Versailles
recently donated $6,300 to Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke
County. This donation was a result of a charity golf outing that
took place at Stillwater golf course in September. “Getting a donation
like this is AMAZING!! The support we receive from business’s like
Endless Pints Brewing really means a lot to our...
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Edison State Community College... Edison
State Announces Summer 2020 Dean’s List
Edison State Community College recognizes 116 students for excellence
in academics on the Summer 2020 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. Anna: Mary
Landis, Haley Muter, Abigail Nowlin, Gracen Rogers, Alexa Wuebker,
Amber Zimpfer; Arcanum: Bryce... read
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Along Life’s Way… I May Be
Mistaken, But… By Lois E. Wilson
I recently looked up words considered being “errors,” such as
“blunder.” I discovered there are word shades to making an “error.”
Webster separates the meaning of them with different components.
“Error” indicates there is a standard or guide on the matter, and a
person differing from either indicates straying from the right
procedural course and producing an invalid or wrong answer. A... read
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Darke County Center for the Arts… Park
National Bank Donates Bob Brubaker Collection of Paintings to DCCA
- Darke County Center for the Arts recognizes Park National Bank for
their donation of paintings by local artist Bob Brubaker. “Through this
donation Park National Bank continues to provide a variety of
opportunities for all members of the community to learn and grow
through the arts, “stated Andrea Jordan, DCCA Executive Director.
“DCCA appreciates PNB’s commitment... read
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Edison State Community College… Ohio
Peace Officer Training Academy to begin
The Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy at Edison State Community
College is now accepting applications for the 23-week program that will
prepare students for a career in law enforcement. Students of the
program will meet for six days each week beginning in January and, upon
successful completion, will graduate from the program in June. The
curriculum of the program is... read
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Garst Museum… Annie’s
Star-Spangled G.A.L.A Hits the Bullseye
Thanks to the creative thinking and diligent work of devoted
volunteers, Annie’s G.A.L.A. proved to be a success story! Annie’s
Star-Spangled Gala has been a long-standing annual fundraiser for the
Garst Museum and normally takes place in June. Due to circumstances
surrounding COVID, many things had to change in order to keep the
fundraiser on the calendar for 2020. This included...
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Pete’s 4-Letter “A” Words: A to Z,
Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 4-letter words starting with “A” by using the clues in the
left column. The letters of the alphabet appear in sequence as the
second letter of each word. They are put in for you. Pete gives you an
A+ if you solve it. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition –
now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of print and no
longer available, however Volumes 2-6 are available and...
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Broke Wife, Big City… Order up!
By Aprill Brandon
Due to my position as a feral housewife who writes about her family, I
am often asked by people what advice I’d give to someone who was unsure
about having children. OK, technically no one asks me that question but
it seemed like a good opener and I have been itching to use the phrase
“feral housewife” for weeks now ever since I encountered it on a random
Internet meme. But if someone DID... read
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St. Mary’s School… Not as much
fun without the students, By Kathy Ayette
It has been quite some time since I have written a column.
I am still teaching a combined first and second grade class, but has it
ever changed. Let’s take a trip back in time to March of
2020. (Yeah, I know. I really don’t want to repeat any of
2020, either.) I remember my principal saying on Wednesday that he
heard the governor might close the schools. The following day it
was officially announced that at the... read
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Edison State Community College… Health
Science Program Applications Now Available
Applications for the Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) and Physical
Therapy Assistant (PTA) associate degree programs at Edison State
Community College are currently being accepted. The Medical Laboratory
Technician (also known as Clinical Laboratory Technician) program
trains students on obtaining, processing, testing, and evaluating
biological samples from patients... read
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Darke County Friends of the Shelter… The 2021 Pet Calendar is Available
Greenville - Since 2007, the Darke County Friends of the Shelter have
assembled a 12 month calendar as a fundraiser for their several
projects. The monthly pictures are made up of local pets. The 2021
calendar is now available and has photos of any kind of pets. The
calendars make great gifts for Christmas, Birthdays, Anniversaries,
etc. and are available at the Shelter (5066 County...
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Greenville City Schools… Greenville
High School Offers New Program: Project LIFE
October 19, 2020, Greenville, Ohio- Greenville High School is proud to
announce the newest addition to the opportunities offered to
students. Greenville High School is offering Project LIFE.
Project LIFE is a comprehensive, multi-year transition-to-adulthood
program in which individuals (ages 16+) with disabilities can develop
practice and strengthen skills that are high predictors...
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Darke County Republican Women… Dr.
Stephen Gruber to speak to GOP Women
Vice Chairman of Historical Society to give update on Garst Museum -
GREENVILLE, OHIO – Dr. Stephen Gruber will be the featured speaker at
the monthly meeting of the Darke County Republican Women’s Club
(DCRWC). He will be discussing the Darke County Historical Society and
giving an update on what is happening at the Garst Museum. The program
will be held at 6 p.m. on November 9 at the...
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Along Life’s Way… Identity
Politics, By Lois E. Wilson
Have you noticed many politicians are still trying to put the rest of
us in categories—in boxes? In some of their eyes, I
probably started out as a “deplorable.” The feminists tried to
eliminate all vestiges of any masculine words such as “man and men”
from our language. Because of their effort, we now have words such as
“mailperson.” They ignore “son” in the word “person” is...
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Darke County Parks… DCP hosting
Great Pumpkin Hunt
The Darke County Park’s Great Pumpkin Hunt will begin October
24th. Please note the pumpkin hunt will be a different format
this year due to group size limitations. The Great Pumpkin Hunt will
take place at your own pace over a two week period. A pumpkin will be
'hidden' at 4 different parks including Eidson, Coppess, Worth and
Routzong. Inside each pumpkin will be a stamp for your passport... read
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Darke County Solid Waste… Change
Your Clock, Change Your Batteries
Instead of waiting for a smoke detector to jolt you out of bed in the
middle of the night with the loud chirping or beeping sound it makes
when the batteries begin to die, it makes sense to beat it to the punch
by replacing the battery twice a year on a regularly-scheduled basis,
during the time change. This is a good time to replace all of your
smoke detectors' batteries, because it serves as a twice... read
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Puzzle Pete’s Advice for Halloween,
Lois E. Wilson
Pete hopes you’ll heed his suggestion. In this word chain puzzle, the
last letter of each 4-letter answer is the first letter of the next
answer. Work up and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solved
correctly, reading down, the first letters of the answers spell out
Pete’s advice. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now
six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of print and no... read
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Broke Wife, Big City… Blame it
on the alcohol, By Aprill Brandon
Guys, I did something stupid. Something really stupid. I got drunk last
night and paid off a student loan. I’m not even sure what came over me.
It was so reckless, so impulsive. I mean, what was I thinking? We are
in the midst of a pandemic. Democracy is crumbling. Corruption is
rampant. All our institutions are teetering on the edge. We are staring
down the possible beginning of the end. And...
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Two Edison State Employees Selected for
Statewide Leadership Academy
Academy Is First in Nation to Immerse Mid-Level Leaders in Success
Models. Two leaders from Edison State Community College have graduated
as fellows of the first Ohio Leadership Academy for Student Success.
Dr. Amanda Bylczynski, Professor of History, and Rachel Carlisle,
Director of Regional Campus Enrollment Management and Student Services,
were among more than... read
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Darke County Parks… Fall Family
Fun Day a great success
On Saturday October 10th, Darke County Parks hosted its first Fall
Family Fun Day. The weather was absolutely perfect for the event and
the changing leaves at Alice Bish Park made a gorgeous autumn back
drop. The event was held outdoors at the Bish Discovery Center with
activities spread throughout the grounds. Activities included Pumpkin
Bowling, Rocket Launch, Paint a... read
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Cancer Association of Darke County… We Knead U Massage supports Cancer
Association with free massage raffle
- Rena Slater of We Knead U Massage has provided the community with
massages for many years. Desiring to give back to the community, she is
providing a year of free massages to the winner of a raffle ticket
drawing. Barbara Rice’s name was drawn and she is working with
Rena on her year of free massages. This raffle netted $1,421.87 which
is being used to help... read
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VFW Auxiliary encourages everyone to vote
It is your voice, your right and your responsibility - GREENVILLE – The
VFW Auxiliary to Post 7262 is encouraging everyone to take advantage of
the privilege so many Americans have fought and died for – your right
to vote. There are many reasons for you to exercise this right that is
uniquely American. The basic one is because it gives you a say in what
your government does in... read
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Edison State Community College… “Elevate
Your Education” with Edison State’s Virtual Information Series
- Edison State Community College will be hosting a virtual information
series entitled “Elevate Your Education,” which will cover various
topics related to the college planning process. The sessions are free
and open to the community and will be hosted online via Zoom on Mondays
and Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. in October and November. The series will
kick-off with “Preparing... read
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Greenville Public Library… “Murder
in the Stacks” is Back for a Third Year
Dr. Orchid, Miss Scarlet, and the whole crew are up to no good again at
Greenville Public Library! “Murder in the Stacks,” GPL’s spin on
a live-action version of the board game Clue, will go on as planned
this year, but with a new twist. Due to Covid-19 restrictions, this
year’s event will take place online only. Those participating will be
allowed to roam the library virtually, searching for clues, and... read
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Along Life’s Way… My New Pet,
By Lois E. Wilson
When it comes to pets, over the years I’ve had many types. There were
the usual—goldfish, cats, and dogs. From the farm there were chickens
and a duck. Our sons also had the traditional and more exotic pets of
tropical fish, turtles, frogs, and snakes. They also had a pony which
was kept at their grandparents’ farm. I was taught my pets’ lives
depended on my care. I learned what food... read
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Darke County Center for the Arts… DCCA
announces Arts in Education performances
Darke County Center for the Arts will present diverse artists
performing for students in all grades of every public school during the
upcoming months; however, rather than the usual practice of artists
traveling from school to school or performing at Henry St. Clair
Memorial Hall, the performances will be virtual. “We are thrilled to be
able to provide these outstanding performers in spite of the... read
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Darke S.W.C.D… Ohio Wildlife
Council Approves Walleye, Catfish, Deer Processing Regulations
- COLUMBUS, Ohio – The Ohio Wildlife Council passed a slate of new
rules and regulations at its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday,
Oct. 7, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
Division of Wildlife. White-tailed deer carcass taxidermy and
processing regulations take effect Nov. 1, 2020. Other rules that take
effect on Jan. 1, 2021, include new... read
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Puzzle Pete’s Double “O’s” A to Z,
Lois E. Wilson
Pete says to use the clues to determine the answers. Their starting
letters and double “O’s” are given where they appear in the answer.
Each dash stands for a missing letter. He gave you Number 24’s answer.
Pete hopes your “OO” answers were “good” and not “oops.” Wilson's
completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes – of
published poetry. Volume 1 is out of print and no longer... read
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Darke County Parks… Grand
Opening of “Jim Buchy Mile”
at Tecumseh Trail
Have you been on the new Jim Buchy
Mile
of your Darke County Park’s Tecumseh Trail? Come and check it out
at the Grand Opening on Saturday, October 24 at 1 PM. The
ceremonies will be held at the corner of Broadway and Wilson Ave., in
Greenville, at the start of the Jim Buchy Mile. Please park in
the Garst Museum’s new parking area and use the cement walkways to... read
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The Jesus Connection,
Brittany Ulman
October 8, 2020 - Good morning! And what a gorgeous morning the Lord
has given us! Can we just pause a moment and reflect on the amazing God
we worship. I have been reading through Leviticus lately, and it is
remarkable to think of all that the Jewish people had to do to commune
with God. But what is truly breathtaking is not what the Jews had to
do, but what God did... read
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Greenville City Schools… GHS
Walking Program
Again, this year Greenville High School will open its doors to
community members seeking a warm, safe place to walk on winter
evenings. The public is invited to walk at the high school from 6 to 8
p.m. Mondays through Thursdays beginning Monday, Nov. 30, and
continuing through March 25, 2021. There will be no walking during
Christmas break. Also, if school is closed during a day or there are
parent... read
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Along Life’s Way… Humanity,
Humility, and Humor, By Lois E. Wilson
After Amy Coney Barrett was nominated to be the next Supreme Court
Justice, in a TV interview one of her former law clerks described her,
“And she is also someone who holds deep humanity, humility and a great
sense of humor given the tremendous responsibilities and
accomplishments she possesses.” Humanity, humility and humor are
virtuous qualities which most aspire to have...
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Darke County Parks… Bear’s Mill
a National Historic Site
The Citizens for Darke County Parks would like to share some
information with you regarding Bear’s Mill and the upcoming levy for
the Darke County Park District. Bear’s Mill is a National Historic Site
on the registry list of the National Park Service. Established in 1849,
the Mill has remained an authentic piece of agricultural history for
nearly 175 years in Darke County. In fact, it is one of only... read
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Darke County Red Cross… It’s
Fire Prevention Week: Test Smoke Alarms, Practice Escape Plan
Red Cross survey: Most of us are underprepared for home fires - Darke
County, OH—October 6, 2020 — National Fire Prevention Week is October
4-10, and the American Red Cross urges everyone to test their smoke
alarms and practice their escape plan to reduce the risk of dying in a
home fire by half. Since February, the Red Cross has responded to more
than 29,000 home fires across the country...
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Garst Museum Announces New
Marketing Director
Garst Museum is pleased to welcome Katie Gabbard as the new marketing
director and chairperson of the Gathering at Garst. She replaces Jenny
Clark, who has stepped down to spend some deserved time off in northern
Michigan devoting many days to fishing, painting, and relaxing. The
Garst Museum applauds all that Jenny has spearheaded for the community
and wishes her the very... read
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Puzzle Pete Says Last Letter “K” A to Z,
Lois E. Wilson
Complete the answers below using the clues from the left column. The
beginning letter of each answer is given. Each dash stands for a
letter. All answers end in “K.” Pete was surprised to find a word for
each letter of the alphabet. He hopes you are O.K. after you solve
it—at least your brain gets exercised. Wilson's completed set of books
has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry... read
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Big Brothers Big Sisters… Big
Buddies Program to start on Time
Big Brothers Big Sisters is announcing they are on track to still have
their Big Buddies program that starts mid-October every year. Big
Buddies is a program that has been extremely beneficial for our youth
in the program. Big Buddies involves high school freshmen, sophomores,
juniors, and senior volunteers who show up two times per month to
mentor elementary students. During... read
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Broke Wife, Big City… Ode to the
Mystery Bruise, By Aprill Brandon
Oh, Mystery Bruise There you are, yet again And there have you always
been For at least as long as I can remember Which, granted, isn’t that
long Ever since my memory was obliterated by the incessant demands Of
tiny, adorable humans They who sprung loudly from my loins Ginger
haired and exhausting My mind now filled to capacity Each and every day
With tasks both mundane and... read
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Darke S.W.C.D… Controlled
Trapping Opportunities Available for Beaver and River Otter
COLUMBUS, Ohio – The application period for controlled beaver and river
otter trapping opportunities on Ohio’s public lands during the
2020-2021 season begins Thursday, Oct. 1, according to the Ohio
Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. The
application period is open until Thursday, Oct. 15. Special permits are
awarded for select areas to provide opportunities for Ohio’s... read
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Greenville City Schools… Operational
Renewal Levy Facts and Information, Superintendent Doug
Fries
This fall on Election Day, our school district will have an operational
renewal levy on the ballot. This levy will have no new taxes but is
simply the renewal of an existing 5.50 mill tax levy that has been in
existence since 1996. Again, this renewal levy will appear on the
November 3, 2020 ballot as approved by the board of education and it
represents no new taxes, just a continuation for another five-year... read
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Edison State Community College… High-Quality
Online Programs Pay-Off for Edison State
With a deep commitment to student satisfaction, Edison State Community
College continues to make great strides in student fulfillment by
increasing online learning opportunities. Years of faculty development,
investments in online software and equipment, and online teaching and
learning have not only positioned the college for success during the
COVID-19 pandemic, but they... read
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Along Life’s Way… Being Authentic,
By Lois E. Wilson
In today’s world it is difficult to find people, especially in the area
of physical appearance, who strive to be authentic. This limerick of
mine shows a problem vanity might cause: DOUBLE-DEALING… There was a
"two-faced" woman named Grace. Who thought her sagging skin was quite
base. With her personality rift, At the scheduled surgical lift, Two
doctors were required for her... read
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OSU Extension… Drive Thru Food
Distribution
ANSONIA, OH -- Shared Harvest Foodbank, in partnership with OSU
Extension, Darke County, and Darke County United Way, will host a
“drive-thru” food distribution at Ansonia Local Schools, Wednesday,
October 21st from 4:30-6:30 PM. Shared Harvest is preparing 700 boxes
to be distributed to Darke County residents for this hands-free food
distribution. A family receiving food will provide...
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Darke County Republican Women... GOP
Women to Host Meet the Candidates Night
All Republicans on November 3 ballot invited to speak - GREENVILLE,
OHIO – The Darke County Republican Women’s Club (DCRWC) has invited all
of the Republican candidates running in the November 3 general election
to speak. The program will be held at 6 p.m. on October 12 at the
U-Turn Building on the Radiant Lighthouse Campus, 5256 Sebring Warner
Road... read
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Darke County Drug Task Force… Taking
back unwanted Prescription Drugs
On October 24, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Darke County Drug Task
Force along with Darke County Family Health, Darke County Solid Waste
and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public
another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their
homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted
prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to... read
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Puzzle Pete “RO’s” A to Z,
Lois E. Wilson
Puzzle Pete says to use the clues in the left column to solve the
answer words. They are in alphabetical order with “ro” placed where
occurring in each word. Each dash stands for a letter. Pete hopes you
“RO” your boat safely to a win. Wilson's completed set of books has a
new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of
print and no longer available, however Volumes 2-6 are...
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Darke County Drug Task Force… Taking
back unwanted Prescription Drugs
On October 24, 2020 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the Darke County Drug Task
Force along with Darke County Family Health, Darke County Solid Waste
and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will give the public
another opportunity to prevent pill abuse and theft by ridding their
homes of potentially dangerous expired, unused, and unwanted
prescription drugs. Bring your medications for disposal to... read
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Broke Wife, Big City… When the
future seems too cucumbersome, By Aprill Brandon
The other day, my 4-year-old daughter came tearing through the house,
her tangled hair flying wildly all around. She slammed to a stop in
front of me, her eyes wide and bright, and promptly shoved two strange
green objects directly into my face. “MOM! We got gherkins!” “Wow,
that’s amazing, baby,” I said while internally giggling because gherkin
has always sounded like a dirty word to me since...
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Edison State Community College… Board
of Trustees Recognizes Governor DeWine
The Edison State Community College Board of Trustees recently passed a
resolution of appreciation to recognize Ohio Governor Mike DeWine for
his leadership and support to Edison State throughout the COVID-19
pandemic. From the onset of our nation’s healthcare challenge, Edison
State has excelled and led through example via communication and
protocol as... read
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Darke County Parks… DCP launch
new interactive display
The Darke County Parks invite you to stop in at the Bish Discovery
Center and check out the new augmented reality (AR) sandbox! The new
display was completed at the beginning of September and has been a hit
with visitors. Move the sand to build a snow-capped mountain, create
rivers or deep valleys and watch the topographic map change before your
eyes. You can even design... read
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Darke County Solid Waste District… Household Hazardous Waste Collection Nears
The Darke County Solid Waste District will once again sponsor a
one-day, drive-through household hazardous waste collection event on
Saturday, October 3, 2020. Darke County Residents are invited to
drop off their household hazardous waste at the Darke County
Fairgrounds Swine Barn from 8 am to 12 noon. There is a limit of 15
containers of paint, no matter the size. Empty paint containers... read
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Eleven Edison State faculty members receive
promotions
Edison State Community College recently announced the promotion of
eleven full-time faculty members. “These faculty members have worked
hard to document their accomplishments on behalf of students over many
years of service at Edison State. In order to earn a promotion,
the candidate has to demonstrate excellence in teaching, supporting
students outside the classroom... read
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Darke S.W.C.D... Upgraded
Fishing Pier Completed at Caesar Creek Lake
WAYNESVILLE, Ohio – The all-access fishing pier at Caesar Creek Lake
has been upgraded with underwater structure and a light to attract more
fish, as well as improved security features, according to the Ohio
Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). The pier is ADA accessible and
features an underwater light that attracts baitfish, which in turn
brings in larger fish. Fish attractors... read
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Along Life’s Way… Your Vote:
It’s Important! By Lois E. Wilson
When one becomes of age, American citizens possess a treasure—the right
to vote. It is a right that was only achieved through the heroic
efforts of those who came before us. Their valor, values, and
intelligence created the constitution for how our country was to be
ruled. Eugene Volokh of the UCLA School of Law notes: “The United
States exemplifies the varied nature of a constitution...
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Swanton Enterprise… Ohio unveils
new student, children’s COVID dashboards
Here are the latest details on how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting
the area: • Governor Mike DeWine announced Thursday that the state had
launched the Schools Dashboard and the Children’s Dashboard to provide
school districts and parents the best information to make decisions
about their child’s education and social interactions. The Schools
Dashboard will show new and... read
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Media Lies vs. Reality –
Our Community Cares, By Jena Powell, State Rep., Ohio 80th
District
It is easy to look at the past six months and see only hardship
throughout our nation. But, if you look a bit closer, it is not hard to
see the solidarity that our community has shown. If you look at social
media and turn on the news, it doesn’t feel that way. It feels like
riots are filling our streets and deep- rooted hate is the norm across
America. But I don’t believe it. Our community is more than what the
media... read
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Cleveland Plain Dealer… Ohio
2020 school report cards lack grades: Here’s how to read them,
By Emily Bamforth - Sep 15, 2020 - CLEVELAND, Ohio -- This year’s Ohio
report cards lack the traditional A-F grades that rate Ohio’s many
schools and districts. The report cards released for 2020 still contain
essential information -- like district spending and graduation rates --
but some of those numbers lag behind by a year, and other indicators
are still affected by the coronavirus pandemic. The...
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Entertainment… Pete’s Happy With
“ P’s”, Lois E. Wilson
Puzzle Pete wishes his name was Philip; then it would both start and
end with the letter “P.”
He has made a list of such words. Hyphens, starting and ending “P’s”
are put in the puzzle for you. Each dash stands for a letter. Pete
admits it is a put-up job. Wilson's completed set of books has a new
edition – now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of
print and no... read
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Dayton Daily News… How local
schools rank: Report card data on job credentials, college credits, ACT
scores,
By Jeremy P. Kelley - Sept 17, 2020 - Ohio’s annual report card for
schools has many more data points than just spring state test scores.
Here are highs and lows from some of the high school-and-beyond
categories that often get less attention. This data is reported on a
one-year lag from 2019. Two caveats: As with all of the report card,
there is a years-long debate over the value...
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Broke Wife, Big City… Readin,’
Writin’ & Ah Whoopsie Daisy, By Aprill Brandon
This past summer, my children became obsessed with a little book series
called “Captain Underpants.” It’s a bunch of illustrated children’s
novels that takes potty humor to the next level. Which meant I was
giggling right alongside my children because I’m really just two
6-year-old’s standing on each other’s shoulders in a fashionable trench
coat pretending to be an irresponsible adult. Oh...
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Darke County Parks… Program
opportunities at the DCP
Have you ever attended one of the many programs offered by the Darke
County Parks? If not, it’s time you do! Many of the programs and events
offered by the Darke County Parks are completely FREE of charge. For
example, Prairie Days, Maple Sugarin’ Festival, Luminary Walk,
conservation kids after-school program, nature hikes, dog walks and
many more are all offered for no fee... read
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Ohio Department of Education … Abbreviated
2020 School Report Cards Released
Pandemic disruption means significantly less data included. Editor’s
Note: All schools in Darke County, plus Bradford, are “Not Rated.”
Columbus, OHIO - The Ohio Department of Education today released the
2020 Ohio School Report Cards. This year’s report cards do not contain
overall grades for any district or building, individual grades or
ratings for given components or performance...
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Along Life’s Way… Running in
Neutral? By Lois E. Wilson
At times we may think our lives are stuck in a rut or running in
neutral. It may seem to us we are not progressing as well or fast as
other people our age. Our jobs or careers seem at a dead end. We lack
friends to share events and activities to fill empty hours. Do we have
a fear of the success which we truly want so much? I once read an
acronym for the word “FEAR.” It was False...
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Cancer Association of Darke County… Golf tournament sponsors continue support
The Annie Oakley Golf Tournament Committee and Cancer Association of
Darke County hold a tournament each year in July with proceeds to
Cancer Association of Darke County. Due to the pandemic, the tournament
could not be held this year. However, many businesses that
normally participated in the event generously donated to the
organization in order to help local cancer patients...
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Puzzle Pete’s Add-On Anagrams #9,
Lois E. Wilson
Pete has created four puzzles with a 3-letter word starting each of
them. Use the three given letters plus an additional letter to answer
the first clue. Use all of those letters plus an additional one for the
next clue, etc. Put each letter you add on the dash in the add-on
letter column. Arrange the three letters in the add-on letter column to
answer the final clue. Each dash stands for a letter. Pete’s hint: if
you... read
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Broke Wife, Big City… The
Unprecedented, By Aprill Brandon
Salutations, precious scions. I am writing this to you from the distant
past. My greatest wish is that it reaches you one day. That the
Internet, for all its immeasurable beauty and hideous flaws, still
exists. Although only Amazon knows what will happen between now and
then. Where to start? Perhaps the beginning. Another morning dawns.
Gentle purple receding from the open wound of pink as...
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Darke County Parks… The
Importance of Parks
What is the first thing that comes to your mind when someone mentions
the Darke County Parks? The Darke County Park District is more than the
Nature Center at Shawnee Prairie Preserve and the Bish Discovery Center
on Ohio street. It also includes 13 additional preserves and the paved
Tecumseh Multi-Use Trail, which when combined, encompass 25 miles of
trails across the county... read
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Darke County Sheriff…Motorists
need to be alert to local volunteers on roadway Sept. 12 & 13
Darke County Sheriff Toby L. Spencer and the Darke County Solid Waste
Management District Director Krista Fourman would like to advise
motorists to use caution while traveling Darke County roadways in the
upcoming weekend. On September 12th and September 13th Darke County
Solid Waste Management District will be holding its 13th Annual Trash
Bash. Over 800 volunteers and organizations...
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Along Life’s Way… It
Depends When, By Lois E. Wilson
Recently, I was having a nostalgic moment about aging. I wondered what
I had written about it at different stages of my life. The verses below
reflect my thoughts of particular events and times: AGE IS ALSO A VERB
- Age is a number — The years since one’s birth. It can encumber, So
meet it with mirth. You may define age In many more ways. It can be a
stage Lasting unknown... read
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Darke S.W.C.D... Helping
Monarch Butterflies with Seed Collection
The Darke Soil and Water Conservation District will once again collect
Milkweed pods to help grow the next generation of Common Milkweed
plants. This will help ensure the future generations of Monarch
Butterflies reach their destinations. Monarch Butterflies may take five
generations to migrate to the United States. Monarch Butterflies
typically live from two to eight weeks except...
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Darke S.W.C.D… Ohioans Asked to
Report Sick or Dead Deer to Division of Wildlife
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Ohioans are reminded that Epizootic Hemorrhagic
Disease (EHD) typically affects some white-tailed deer in the late
summer, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR)
Division of Wildlife. This is not unusual, as EHD is the most common
ailment affecting deer in the eastern U.S., and the disease occurs
annually in the late summer and fall in deer...
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Puzzle Pete Is Happy,
Lois E. Wilson
Pete looks at his garden and smiles. To keep your brain active, puzzle
solving is a good activity. In this word chain puzzle, the last letter
of each 4-letter answer is the first letter of the next answer. Work up
and down. The puzzle is started for you. Solved correctly, reading
down, the first letters of the answers spell out why Pete is happy.
Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six... read
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Broke Wife, Big City… Breakfast
for Dinner: Recipe for Disaster, By Aprill Brandon
SCENE: A messy living room, littered with the dead bodies of an epic
battle between the Naked Barbies Battalion and the Funko Pop Regiment.
Two young children, a boy and a girl, ages 6 and 4 respectively, are
dramatically lying on the floor among the ruins. A Mother, late
30’s, comically full wine glass in hand and giving off strong swamp
witch vibes, enters the room. Mother: Hey guys...
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OSU Extension…Shared
Harvest Food Distribution
ANSONIA, OH -- Shared Harvest Foodbank, in partnership with OSU
Extension, Darke County, and Darke County United Way, will host their
fifth “drive-thru” food distribution at Ansonia Local Schools,
Wednesday, September 16th from 4:30-6:30 PM. With school back in
session, we ask participants to line up after 3:30 p.m. This will give
enough time to allow students to get on their...
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Greenville Public Library… Summer
Reading at the Library
Even with the restrictions due to Covid, Greenville Public Library's
Children’s Department hosted a very successful Summer Reading
Program. Specialist Julie Kennett reported more than 150 kids
enrolled. They were able to pick up special packets from the
Library and to keep track of their minutes of reading and to do the
enclosed crafts. Thirty-eight prizes were given out over the weeks... read
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Edison State VP of Business
and Community Partnerships Earns Doctorate Degree
Edison State Community College Vice President of Business and Community
Partnerships Rick Hanes has earned a Doctorate of Education from Miami
University after successfully presenting his dissertation study
entitled, “The Effects of Performance Based Funding on Decision-Making
at an Ohio Community College.” Edison State President Dr. Doreen Larson
said of Hanes’ achievement, “Great leaders in...
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Darke County Parks asks for
your vote
The Darke County Park District needs your support this November. The
Citizens for Darke County Parks committee would like to highlight a few
points that you, the voter, need to know before casting your ballot on
Issue #1 for this .5 mill levy. To homeowners of a $100,000 home, this
levy will only add $1.46 a month. Here are a few things that Darke
County residents will gain with... read
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Darke County Republican Women… DCRW
to host Congressman Warren Davidson
Reception to be held at Montage - GREENVILLE, OHIO – The Darke County
Republican Women’s Club (DCRWC) is hosting a reception for Congressman
Warren Davidson (R-OH8) from 2:30-4:30 p.m. on September 19 at Montage
in Greenville. The reception is limited to only those who have sent an
RSVP prior to the event. “The ladies of the Darke County Republican
Women’s Club are thrilled to be able to provide this...
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Darke S.W.C.D… Ohio’s 2020 Fall
Hunting Seasons Starting
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Hunting season is fast approaching, and Ohio’s hunters
are invited to kick off the year beginning Tuesday, Sept. 1 with
opening days for squirrel, mourning dove, and more, according to the
Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife. “Fall
in Ohio is an exciting time with so many hunting opportunities
available,” said Division of Wildlife Chief Kendra...
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Along Life’s Way… Got a Grabber?
By Lois E. Wilson
I was recently introduced to a” Grabber.” No, it’s not the
grabber you might encounter who grabs your purse and runs. It is a
personal health-care tool. It is also called a picker or reacher. Its
purpose is to help one pick items up from a distance or down from a
height. The grabber was necessary for me to use when for a time I was
not allowed to bend over and touch my toes, pick things up from... read
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Greenville Public Library… A
Request from your Library
The Greenville Public Library still has a great deal of empty shelf
space due to many books not having been returned to the Library.
As we know, when Covid struck in March everything went into lockdown
suddenly. Many patrons had materials checked out and were not
able to return them for the next two months. When the Library
partially opened in May, materials could be returned by...
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Edison State Community College… Edwards
named Edison State Employee of the Semester
Edison State Community College recognized outstanding employee
performance at the Fall Convocation, which was held virtually on
Monday, August 17. The Employee of the Semester award speaks to Edison
State’s commitment to quality and sustaining positive employee
engagement. Employees are recognized for making a difference to members
of the campus community, going... read
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Poultry Days A Success
The 69th annual Poultry Days was one for the history books. First
the festival rescheduled to August, then it moved to Heritage Park and
lastly in response to last minute state restrictions the social portion
of the festival was cancelled. All that with masks and social
distancing. While the festival lacked many of the things that
people come to expect of poultry days the community enjoyed... read
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Puzzle Pete Visits the
Hives: A to Z, Lois E. Wilson
Pete says to complete the answer words starting with the letters of the
alphabet. The letter “B” is placed as the fourth letter in each answer.
Each dash stands for a letter. He hopes you don’t get stung by this
swarm of B’s. Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now
six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of print and no
longer available, however Volumes 2-6 are...
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Reopening Darke County… Fun
times ahead in September
It has certainly been a challenging year, but there is still a lot to
be thankful for. September is looking like it might be the time to
finally get outside and enjoy all that Greenville and Darke County have
to offer. The Darke County Parks have been open throughout the pandemic
and many locals have rediscovered the trails - both bike and walking.
As fall approaches, there is no better... read
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Broke Wife, Big City… A van
after my own heart, By Aprill Brandon
It’s been said that fortune favors the bold. Which, if true, would
explain a lot about my life. At best, I can probably be described as
casually feisty. And that’s only after an entire pot of coffee. So,
fortune doesn’t so much favor me as ignore me most of the time and then
suddenly remember I’m there, which is when she surprises me with either
a slightly larger than normal tax return... read
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Darke County Center for the Arts… DCCA to hold Annual Meeting
The Darke County Center for the Arts will hold its annual meeting on
Thursday, September 10, 7 p.m., in the Meeting Room on the third floor
of the Greenville Public Library, 126 W. Fourth St., Greenville.
All DCCA members are invited to attend. The agenda includes
election of officers and trustees and reports from the last fiscal
year. Immediately following the annual meeting, the board of
trustees... read
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Eldora adds
$50,000-to-win "Governor's Reign" on Sept. 22 & 23
ROSSBURG, Ohio (August 18, 2020) – Eldora Speedway officials, in
concert with the Ollie’s Bargain Outlet All Star Circuit of Champions
presented by Mobil 1, have announced an addition to Eldora’s 2020
calendar. A new event – the “Governors Reign” – is scheduled for
Tuesday, September 22nd and Wednesday, September 23rd. Sanctioned by
the All Star Circuit of Champions (ASCoC), the...
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Edison State’s Nate Cole
Named OCCAC AD of the Year
Nate Cole, Edison State Community College Director of Athletics and
Student Life, was voted as the Michael Rickard OCCAC Athletics Director
of the Year for 2019-20. This accolade comes after Cole guided the
Chargers to their first OCCAC All-Sports Award in school history. “I am
truly honored to be named the OCCAC Athletics Director of the Year,”
said Cole. “This award belongs to the great coaches...
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Art of Recovery Goes
Virtual, Explores Mental Health Amid Pandemic
The Tri-County Board of Recovery and Mental Health Services is seeking
entries from local artists for its annual Art of Recovery exhibit, this
year to be displayed virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Artists
who have been affected personally, through a family member or friend,
or anyone whose art reflects recovery from mental illness or addiction
are invited to participate. Artists display...
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Richards shines during 4-H
fair horse competition
GREENVILLE-Like so many other 4-H horse riders, 15 year old Torie
Richards, a sophomore at Tri-Village, is one of the busier exhibitors
at the fair. Showing in several classes with two different quarter
horses, Willard and Remi, Richards has found a lot of success in the
show ring. From the barrels and poles to the gate jumping, Richards has
proven to be a fierce competitor and is... read
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Along Life’s Way… The
Journey Forward, By Lois E. Wilson
The minute we are born, we begin our life journey. At first the goals
are basic: learning to feed ourselves, learning to crawl, stand up,
walk, and talk are some accomplished in the early months and years. As
we mature, the goals become more difficult, important, and personal.
You develop new goals of education, career-development, family
pursuits, and later retirement. At any... read
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Wilson wins Cancer
Association’s Gourmet Dinner
Cancer Association of Darke County held their annual Gourmet Dinner
Raffle Fundraiser earlier this year. Mark Davis and Tim McKibben of
Eikenberry's IGA are shown with Julie Graber of the dinner club (that
prepares the Cancer Association's Gourmet Dinner.) Sharon Wilson
was this year's winner. Eikenberry's once again donated the
ingredients for the dinner, which featured beef tenderloin... read
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Big Brothers Big Sisters… The
Winery at Versailles supports BBBS
The Versailles Winery located on State Route 47 in Versailles hosted
their annual fund-raising for charity event called the Adult Easter Egg
Hunt on Saturday, July 18th from 6:00-9:00 pm with proceeds from the
tickets sales and live auction items benefiting Big Brothers Big
Sisters of Shelby and Darke County and non-perishable canned food
donations to Grace Resurrection food... read
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Great Darke County Fair… Harter
wears more than just one hat
GREENVILLE- Sixteen year old GraceLynn Harter may very well be the
busiest 4-H person on the fairgrounds this year. A member of the Silver
Hoofs 4-H horse club, Harter showed in multiple events at the 2020 fair
winning several ribbons over the course of the shortened fair with two
different horses. Gunsmoke (aka Mokey), is a full blooded Arabian. She
does contesting, saddle seat... read
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Puzzle Pete’s Add-On
Anagrams #8, Lois E. Wilson
Pete has created four puzzles with a 3-letter word starting each of
them. Use the three given letters plus an additional letter to answer
the first clue. Use all of those letters plus an additional one for the
next clue, etc. Put each letter you add on the dash in the add-on
letter column. Arrange the three letters in the add-on letter column to
answer the final clue. Each dash stands for a letter. Pete’s hint: if
you... read
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Great Darke County Fair… Contesting
brings home big wins for one 4-H’er and another steals the heart of the
crowd,
By Brandy Lewis – GREENVILLE - Kara Strait was elated to win not one
big show of the day but two! The 11th grader from Troy Christian rode
her horse, Sinica, in the Senior Poles Championship Friday morning. Her
quarter horse made a perfect run to take her to first place. Strait
rides two to three hours a day and said Covid-19 helped her spend more
time with her horse. The... read
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Broke Wife, Big City… An evening
with Stephen King, By Aprill Brandon
When it comes to long-term relationships, it’s important to surprise
each other every once in a while. If you’ve been together long enough,
this can be done as easily as accidentally listening to your partner
when they’re talking. Which is how I heard the following last night.
“If you weren’t so scared of spiders, I’d take you down into the sewers
by my mom’s house.” That was an actual sentence uttered...
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Great Darke County Fair… Brinksteader
shows Grand Champion steer
GREENVILLE- At the ripe old age of 12, Lance Brinksteader stood tall at
the Darke County Fair Saturday. The Arcanum student took his 1321 pound
steer to the winners circle as Grand Champion. A member the Darke
County 4H Beef Club, Brinksteader said it was only his second year of
showing and was very surprised at his achievement. “I really thought it
would take several years for this to... read
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Garst Museum… Remembering
the Past—Embracing the Future
Something new in the neighborhood? Indeed there is! On Friday, August
14, 2020, Garst Museum celebrated the near completion of its new
parking lot by recognizing the people who helped make it a reality.
Invited guests were Jim Buchy, Eunice Steinbrecher, Keith Faber, Darryl
Mehaffie, Pete Hemer, Rodney Oda, John Marchal, Steve Gruber, Darren
Reeves, and Tim Flora. Keith Faber, Ohio...
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Rismiller takes two honors
in Beef Showmanship
GREENVILLE- It was a dream come true for 16 year old Riley Rismiller
Friday. Rismiller won the showmanship ribbon in the intermediate
division, outshowing three others in her class, then she beat out the
top four overall winners to win Showman of Showman on opening night at
the fair. Sadie, a breeding heifer, is Rismiller’s pride and joy and
the two made for a great team in the show ring. Rismiller has been... read
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Midmark announces Inn at
Versailles to be reborn
New construction to begin this fall - Aug. 19, 2020 — Midmark Corp., a
leading provider of medical, dental and veterinary equipment,
technology and services, today announced plans to rebuild The Inn at
Versailles (Inn), a Midmark facility established to service local
patrons, and Midmark customers and employees before a devastating fire
occurred in October 2019. The plans to rebuild the Inn...
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American Pickers to Film in
Ohio
Mike Wolfe, Frank Fritz, and their team are excited to return to Ohio!
They plan to film episodes of the hit series American Pickers
throughout the area in October. We understand that with the
proliferation of COVID-19, we are all facing very uncertain times. We
at American Pickers are taking the pandemic very seriously and will be
following all guidelines and protocols for safe filming as... read
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Along Life’s Way… Speaking in
“Tongues” By Lois E. Wilson
There are many uses of the words “tongue” and “tongues” in the Bible.
They represent three different forms: the organ tongue, language(s),
and for good or bad discourse. It is interesting the way certain words
and their idioms invade our language. The phrase “speaking in tongues”
is one of the spiritual gifts described in 1 Corinthians 12 7-11, 28
(NIV). Paul explains that God chose some people...
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Edison State Board Members
Receive Top Honors
Two longstanding members of the Edison State Community College Board of
Trustees received esteemed community honors recently. Tom Milligan,
co-owner of Western Ohio Cut Stone and Darryl Mehaffie, a retired
educator, both received awards of distinction from their respective
communities. Tom Milligan, who has been on Edison State’s board for 21
years, having been selected by the governor...
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Darke County Parks… DCP takes
part in Monarch Monitoring
On July 28th, park naturalists Mandy Martin and Megan Schmidt took part
in the Monarch Larva Monitoring Project (MLMP). The two naturalists
worked together to survey over 100 milkweed plants at Shawnee Prairie
Preserve. During this survey, they searched for eggs, different stages
(instars) of caterpillars, pupae and adults. After over an hour of
inspecting each milkweed plant, they were able...
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Darke County Friends of the
Animal Shelter
The Darke County Friends of the Shelter is a 501 (C) 3 Non-Profit
Organization made up of various community members of Darke County. The
purpose of this organization is to help with the additional needs of
the Darke County Animal Shelter. In 2012, after four years of planning
and fundraising, the Darke County Friends of the Shelter broke ground
for Scentral Park dog park and celebrated the Grand...
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Puzzle Pete’s Add-On
Anagrams #7, Lois E. Wilson
Pete has created four puzzles with a 3-letter word starting each of
them. Use the three given letters plus an additional letter to answer
the first clue. Use all of those letters plus an additional one for the
next clue, etc. Put each letter you add on the dash in the add-on
letter column. Arrange the three letters in the add-on letter column to
answer the final clue. Each dash stands for a letter. Pete’s hint: if
you are stuck... read
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Representatives
Manchester, Jones Introduce Local Control Legislation
COLUMBUS – State Reps. Susan Manchester (R-Waynesfield) and Don Jones
(R-Freeport) today announced the introduction of legislation that
protects local control for school districts during a pandemic. “School
districts are best suited to make decisions that will ensure our
students are taught in a safe and conducive learning environment,” said
Manchester. Under the bill, any orders or rules from the Department of
Health would... read
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Broke Wife, Big City… Eat
your heart out, Rod Serling, By Aprill Brandon
By reading this column, you’re traveling through another dimension. A
dimension, not only of sight and sound, but of the contents of your
wallet. A journey into a heinous land whose boundaries are those of
your credit limit. Next stop – the Credit Card Zone. The place is here.
The time? Now. Street scene: summer. A woman is on the sidewalk, pacing
back and forth as she talks on her cell phone. Age: Thirty... read
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Edison State Community College… Spring 2020 Dean's List Announced
August 14, 2020 - Dean's List… Edison State Community College
recognizes 589 students for excellence in academics on the Spring 2020
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. Anna: Ethan Amsden, Emily Bertke, Brynn Billing, Bart
Bixler, Jennifer Blackburn, Megan... read
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GNB Announces Retirement
and Promotions
Recently GNB Banking Centers recognized the retirement of Brad Bixler
and the promotion of Angela Benedict and Natasha Lefeld to officer
level positions. Brad Bixler was a Senior Vice President, Chief Loan
Officer, Troy Banking Center Manager, and the previous Arcanum Branch
Manager. Brad joined the GNB family in 1980. Born and raised in
Pitsburg, he and his wife, Lisa, made Pitsburg their home where... read
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Along Life’s Way… Is Being Proud
OK? By Lois E. Wilson
On the inside of a Dove chocolate wrapper was the quote, “Don’t stop
until you’re proud.” Reviewing what the Bible states about “being
proud” and “showing pride,” they can be negative attributes. Proverbs
16:18 (TNIV) “Pride goes before destruction, a haughty spirit before a
fall.” Throughout history, others have commented in a like manner about
these qualities. Some have offered cautions toward...
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Darke County Solid Waste District… Tire Recycling Day Near
Tired of looking at those old tires lying around? Not only are
they an eyesore, they can be dangerous. The Darke County Solid
Waste District and the Ohio EPA want to help you with your tire
problem. The district and EPA will be sponsoring a used tire
collection on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00
p.m. In addition to tires to being an eyesore, they are a nuisance to
rural citizens who find... read
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Puzzle Pete and “EC,”A to
Z, Lois E. Wilson
Pete says to use the clues to determine the answer words. Their
starting letters and the letters “EC” are given where they appear in a
word. Each dash stands for a missing letter. Pete says, “Give it
a try!” Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six
volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of print and no longer
available, however Volumes 2-6 are available and are offered... read
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Poultry Days Barbecue
Moving Forward
Versailles will offer is its 69th annual Poultry Days barbecue on
August 14-16th, 2020. While COVID related restrictions didn’t
allow the social portions of the festival the community is moving
forward with the annual barbecue. This community of 2,800 plans
to sell 20,000 chicken dinners over the weekend. Join us in
celebrating the 69th Annual Versailles Poultry Days, August 14-16th... read
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Duck Derby &
Duck-N-Run 5K Winners Announced
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County held their 14th
Annual Duck Derby and Duck-N-Run 5K virtually Thursday August 6th, at
7:30pm. The Duck Derby had 2,492 ducks “adopted” by community members
and local corporate sponsors. Due to safety precautions instead
of having our Duck Derby & 5K at Tawawa Park’s Mosquito Creek, this
year’s Duck Derby winners were chosen randomly...
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Along Life’s Way… Stick-to-itiveness,
By Lois E. Wilson
He found a pair of jeans without a patch, put them on, combed his hair,
and then tried to polish the tops of his shoes into a shine. They were
too worn for that. He didn’t want to stick out like a sore thumb. After
all it was the early 50’s. Reaching the kitchen, he grabbed one of his
Mom’s homemade sticky buns. When he tried to kiss her goodbye, she
backed away and said, “You have sticky fingers!” He...
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OSU Extension… 800 Boxes
of Food to be Distributed
ANSONIA, OH -- Shared Harvest Foodbank, in partnership with OSU
Extension, Darke County, and Darke County United Way, will host their
fifth “drive-thru” food distribution at Ansonia Local Schools,
Wednesday, August 19th from 4:30-6:30 PM. Shared Harvest is preparing
800 boxes to be distributed to Darke County residents for this
hands-free food distribution. A family receiving food...
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Powell Announces
‘Community Conversation’ Event
ARCANUM – State Rep. Jena Powell (R-Arcanum) today announced she will
be hosting a community conversation event with Troy Fire Chief Matthew
Simmons to discuss COVID-19 numbers and statistics. The event will be
held via Facebook Live on Wednesday, August 12th at noon. “I look
forward to discussing COVID-19 with a well-respected leader in our
community,” said Powell. “This community... read
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Puzzle Pete’s Double
Alphabet Scramble, Lois E. Wilson
Complete the 8-letter answer words using the clues. The fourth letter
of each is given. The answer words all start with a different letter of
the alphabet. Work up and down. Cross off each letter as it is used.
Pete hopes the puzzle doesn’t scramble your brain—but improves it.
Wilson's completed set of books has a new edition – now six volumes –
of published poetry. Volume 1 is out of print and no longer... read
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Broke Wife, Big City… The
Five Stages of House Cleaning With Children, By Aprill
Brandon
Stage One: Optimism(-ish)… Hey kids! Come here please. ...Guys? Come
on, I know you hear me. ...BECAUSE I SAID SO. Don’t make me start
counting. One! TWOOO...good choice. OK, now before you start groaning,
hear me out. Today we’re going to clean the house! Yay! (Fifteen minute
pause for loud whining and fake tantrums) Wow, those are some really
good points you guys made... read
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Cake and Egg Contest
Winners Announced
While the social portions of the Poultry Days Festival were canceled
and chicken rescheduled to August 14-16 several events adapted.
In this part of the world we believe keeping traditions alive is
important. Two Versailles traditions are the annual Egg Exhibit
and Cake Contest. Instead of delaying these events for a year the
Versailles Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center which is the... read
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Edison State Earns Top
Honor—OCCAC All-Sports Award
July 28, 2020 - Edison State Community College (D-II) has been selected
as the 2019–2020 OCCAC All-Sports Award winner. This season marks the
first for which this honor has been given to Edison State. Last season,
Edison State finished as the 2018–2019 runner-up among all nine schools
in division II. “I am very proud of all the coaches and
student-athletes for being named the OCCAC All-Sports Award... read
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Along Life’s Way… Vanity
or Sanity? By Lois E. Wilson
Most people have some vanity. They care how they interact with and
appear to others. Fortunately over the years, techniques have advanced
to the point that many birth defects and injuries from accidents can be
corrected or greatly improved by surgical intervention. Plastic surgery
or cosmetic surgery can alter some of the results of aging—hence began
the face lift. As in my verse below, it is...
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Darke County Parks offers
virtual animal encounter
On the last day of both Outside the Box virtual summer camps,
naturalists asked the campers what camp would they like to do next.
Almost all of the kids said ANIMALS! So, by popular demand, DCP is
excited to offer one last 'camp' for the summer. The Virtual Animal
Encounter Camp starts Monday, August 17. During this Zoom featured
camp, participants will meet the hawks, owls, snakes and other... read
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Darke County Endowment for
the Arts announces grant awards
Darke County Endowment for the Arts recently granted funds to four
applicants who submitted requests for financial assistance with their
arts-related projects. According to DCEA Chair Marilyn Delk, one of
DCEA's major purposes is to help organizations and individuals achieve
artistic goals that benefit the citizens of Darke County. The grants
were awarded to: Ansonia High School Art Club, Friends...
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Stuff the Bus for United
Way on July 31
This is Stuff the Bus Week for Darke County United Way. As you
can imagine, the start of the school year will look a little different
for our students and teachers. We have been told by numerous
superintendents that EACH student will need his or her own school
supplies this year. There will be no shared classroom supplies this
year. Please help us make this the most successful school supply
drive... read
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Puzzle Pete’s Add-On
Anagrams #6, Lois E. Wilson
Pete has created four puzzles with a 3-letter word starting each of
them. Use the three given letters plus an additional letter to answer
the first clue. Use all of those letters plus an additional one for the
next clue, etc. Put each letter you add on the dash in the add-on
letter column. Arrange the three letters in the add-on letter column to
answer the final clue. Each dash stands for a letter. Pete’s hint: if
you are... read
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Poultry Days Announcements
Social portion cancelled; Chicken sales, Miss Chick and Little Miss
Poultry Days pageants will still be held. Bulk chicken sales deadline
extended… In response to additional restrictions announced by the
governor Poultry Days has canceled the social portion of the August
14-16th festival. The Governor's mask mandate cannot be reasonably
adhered to and there is potential for additional restrictions... read
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Broke Wife, Big City… You
will not defeat me, By Aprill Brandon
I always assumed I would have an arch nemesis someday. My personality
kind of demands it. Obviously it would be someone who was cool and
awesome, someone worthy of battling a badass antihero with a heart of
gold such as myself. But also clearly someone with less wit and less
awesome hair. Imagine my surprise, then, when my arch nemesis turned
out to be the sun. Oh yeah. Let’s talk about...
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Big Brothers Big Sisters… Harry
D. Stephens Memorial contributes to BBBS
Harry D. Stephens Memorial Trust Fund has recently awarded a grant to
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County. Big Brothers Big
Sisters is designed to create and support one to one mentoring
relationships that ignite the power and promise of youth. This grant in
specific will assist with purchases for the mentoring programs in Darke
County. Our mentoring programs consist of many...
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Poultry Days Presale Ride
Tickets
Poultry Days will offer carnival rides in 2020. The State of Ohio
has issued COVID related requirements for the operation of carnival
rides and the Darke County Health Department has approved those rides
being offered at Poultry Days. Big O Amusement will offer twelve
carnival rides on Saturday August 15th and Sunday August 16th at
Heritage Park. Ride all day for $20 if you purchase at the
festival or... read
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Darke County Parks… Bike Rentals
Back at Bish Discovery Center
Bike rentals are back! The Darke County Park District is once again
offering bicycle rentals to the public. Bikes are available to rent
from the Bish Discovery Center, located at 404 N. Ohio St. in
Greenville. Bikes are accessible for $5 an hour. DCP currently
only accepts credit card payment for rentals. Current operating hours
for the Bish Discovery Center are 12:00 pm-4:00 pm Monday-Friday. As... read
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