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Monday, May 20th, 2013
Shown are the following: L-R sitting, Dog Club members Jean and Ralph Stachler, Sue Young, Sherry Shafer and Candy Null. L-R standing, Shelter members Jan and Linda Demuth, dog club member Deloris Miller, Shelter member Jeanie Harshbarger accepting check from Becky Baker. Rear, Shelter member Kurt Fritsch.
Each year the Greenville Area Dog Club holds an auction during the holidays and shares the proceed with a local community group. This year they selected the Darke County Friends of the Shelter. The funds will be used to complete and maintain the new Scentral Park dog park. The Friends will continue to accept donations for the maintenance and upkeep of the park. The Friends of the Shelter is a 501 (c) 3 non profit group. The park is located at 5066 County Home Rd, just south of the Sheriff’s office.
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Thursday, May 16th, 2013
Return more than $344.000 in tax credits and refunds to local community
Greenville – This tax season, staff and volunteers at NextStep Ministries helped 302 local tax filers keep their full tax refunds through partnership with The Ohio Benefit Bank (OBB), a program of the Ohio Association of Foodbanks. Thanks in part to a capacity building grant from the Ohio Association of Foodbanks, NextStep Ministries connected households with more than $344,000 in tax credits and refunds. Plus, by helping community members file their taxes for free, NextStep saved them an estimated $43,186 in tax preparation fees.[1]
“This is the third year the grant has been available to us. It has enabled us to reach many more people in Darke County and the surrounding area by helping us promote our tax services to the public. It also allowed us to purchase much needed equipment for our tax site.” said Kristy Cutarelli, Outreach Ministries Coordinator for EUM Church. “Because of the capacity building grant we were able to exceed all of our goals for this tax season.”
Forty-two OBB sites throughout Ohio received capacity building grants to support their free tax filing services. In total, those grantees helped to file 11,392 federal tax returns and 10,897 state tax returns, connecting low- and moderate-income Ohioans with more than $17.8 million in tax credits and refunds.
Hundreds of other faith-based and community organizations also provided free tax filing assistance through the OBB, and many more Ohio taxpayers used the free OBB Self-Serve module at ohiobenefits.org to file their taxes on their own. Statewide, the OBB connected nearly 26,000 Ohioans with more than $44.4 million in tax refunds, helping them keep more of their hard-earned money.
“This year marked the most successful tax season yet for the OBB network,” said Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, executive director of the Ohio Association of Foodbanks. “These important tax credits and refunds—accessed for free through our network—will help the low- and moderate-income Ohioans we serve every day to pay bills, make household repairs and build emergency savings accounts.”
The Ohio Benefit Bank provides free tax filing services year-round, so Ohioans who need to file back taxes or are still owed a refund for this year can visit ohiobenefits.org to file for free today. Since its inception, the OBB has connected over 84,000 Ohioans with nearly $187 million in tax refunds.
About NextStep Ministries
NextStep Ministries is a ministry of EUM Church. Jeff Harper is Senior Pastor at EUM Church and regular worship services are Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8:15, 9:45, and 11:15 a.m. at our Worship Center located at 1451 Sater Street (corner of Sater and Sebring-Warner Road) in Greenville, OH. Kidmunity Children’s Ministry is available for kids age birth through grade six at the 6:30 pm, 9:45 and 11:15 am services. The Downtown Campus, 111 Devor Street, houses our offices and preschool. For more information, go to www.eumchurch.org or call 548-3211.
About The Ohio Benefit Bank
The Ohio Benefit Bank is a network of about 1,300 faith-based and community organizations that connect low- and moderate-income Ohioans with nutrition programs, child care assistance, federal student aid, veterans benefits, health coverage, and more, in addition to free tax assistance. Taxpayers can call 1-800-648-1176 to find a participating site nearby, or file their taxes and apply for benefits on their own at www.ohiobenefits.org.
About the Ohio Association of Foodbanks
The Ohio Association of Foodbanks is Ohio’s largest charitable response to hunger, representing Ohio’s 12 Feeding America foodbanks and 3,300 member charities including food pantries, soup kitchens and shelters. In SFY 2012, the association and its member foodbanks were able to acquire and distribute over 164 million pounds of food and grocery items. Follow the association on Twitter, stay connected on Facebook and visit them on the web at www.ohiofoodbanks.org.
Contact: Kristy Cutarelli, Outreach Ministries Coordinator, EUM Church at 937-316-8420 or kcutarelli@eumchurch.org
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Joree Jacobs, Director of Communications, Ohio Association of Foodbanks at 614-221-4336 ext. 265 or 614-273-5818 (cell) or jjacobs@ohiofoodbanks.org
[1] Based on average accountant fees from National Society of Accountants 2012 fee study: http://taxes.about.com/od/findataxpreparer/a/prices.htm
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Monday, May 13th, 2013
The Darke County Friends of the Shelter will be making 2014 calendars. Enter your Pet’s picture for a chance to become a Star in our 2014 calendar. The monthly pictures will be made up of local pets. Bring a photo or digital picture to the Darke County Animal Shelter, located just beyond the Sheriff’s Department. All pictures must be submitted by July 5, 2013
You can also submit the form online. Go to:
http://www.kometweb.com/calendar2014.html
fill out the form and send the digital photo of your pet via e-mail
For more information you can contact the Animal Shelter at 937-547-1645. To see the dogs we have, go to our web site at www.darkecountyanimalshelter.com.
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Thursday, May 9th, 2013
On May 14, 2013 Karen Droesch RD,LD,CDE the Certified Diabetes Educator at Wayne HealthCare will be presenting the program “How to Communicate with Your Doctor and the ABC’s” from 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
During the program you will learn how to have an effective doctor’s office visit. We will also discuss the ABC’s of diabetes: A1C, blood pressure, and cholesterol. The program will be followed by a question and answer session regarding diabetes.
This program is free and will be held in the conference room at Wayne HealthCare. If you have questions about the program please call 937-547-5750.
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Tuesday, May 7th, 2013
The community is invited this Friday, May 10, at 9 p.m. to help Light Up The Night – a benefit Corynna Strawser. With 400 beautiful lighted lanterns glowing on the City Park pond, guests won’t want to miss the opportunity to simply join in that evening as the community shows love and support to this amazing young lady.
Corynna Strawser, a Greenville teen, has suffered from an incurable gastrointestinal illness the majority of her life as well as mitochondrial disease. Over the past two years Corynna’s illness has become more severe and she cannot do the things she used to be capable of. Because of Corynna’s medical needs it has become necessary for the family to make their home more accessible for Corynna to live only on the first floor as she can no longer walk. They need to build an addition to provide her with a bedroom and bathroom on the first floor.
This amazing young girl has gone through multiple surgeries and pain that no one could ever imagine with rarely a complaint. As a community, it is time to come together to help the Strawser family by Lighting Up The Night.
We are asking for the community to help by making donationto this worth cause. In kind donations of labor as well as donations of supplies are also being accepted. Stop by Furniture Express on Wagner Avenue or at American Title on Broadway to make donations to help Corynna! Lanterns will be sold in the high school lobby from 11 to 12:30 during the second week of May.
The event will be held in the Greenville City Park on May 10 at 9 p.m. at the two center ponds and anyone is welcome to come set up and light the lanterns at 8 p.m. on that date. The scheduled rain date is Saturday, May 11. We plan to launch 400 lanterns for the Strawser family to show our support. For any questions, contact Dara Buchy at dbuchy@greenville.k12.oh.us or by calling Mr. Mark Koontz 937-548-4188 (career tech office). Please park cars and stroll past the gazebo to sign a guest book for Corynna as a moment of this amazing event.
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Tuesday, May 7th, 2013
Peggy Kirk Hall, Asst. Professor, OSU Extension Agricultural & Resource Law Program
Many farms are scrambling to meet the upcoming May 10, 2013, deadline for having an oil spill containment plan (SPCC plan) as required by EPA regulations, but Congress has quietly delayed the U.S. EPA’s ability to enforce the regulation. Amendment 29 to the recently enacted funding bill, H.R. 933, states that the U.S. EPA may not use any of its funds to enforce the SPCC rule against farms for a period of 180 days, until after September 26, 2013.
The purpose of the U.S. EPA’s Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasures (SPCC) program is to help facilities and farms prevent a discharge of oil into navigable waterways. Program regulations affect farms that store more than 1,320 gallons of oil or oil products in aboveground containers or more than 42,000 gallons in completely buried containers–those farms are required to develop, maintain and implement an oil spill prevention plan by May 10, 2013.
The recent action by Congress, however, prevents the EPA from enforcing the
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Tuesday, May 7th, 2013
We have Abby at the Darke County Animal Shelter. She is a 3-year-old Lab mix. She is black with short hair. She is a sweet girl and loves to play ball. She will make a super companion and longtime friend. She is looking for a good home.
We have Duke at the Darke County Animal Shelter. He is a 1-year-old Husky mix. He is white with long hair. He is a nice guy and weighs around 90 pounds. He is a big fellow. He doesn’t care much for cats. He will make nice companion and is looking for a good home.
We also have a Beagle, a couple of terriers, and numerous other dogs. We also have cats and kittens for adoption.
The Shelter hours are 8am till 4:30pm Monday-Friday and 9:00 till noon on Saturday. The Shelter is located at 5066 County Home Road in Greenville, and the phone number is 547-1645.
With spring in the air, be sure to bring your best friend to your local veterinarian for their yearly checkup.
ALL DOGS OVER 3 MONTHS OF AGE MUST HAVE A LICENSE. For more information you can contact the Animal Shelter at 937-547-1645. To see the dogs we have, go to our web site at www.darkecountyanimalshelter.com.
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Thursday, May 2nd, 2013
Early in her life, she built walls to protect her heart from the pain of broken relationships. Those internal walls were meant to insulate her from future heartache. On the outside, she pretended to be happy. The sad truth, however, was that the crowd of friendly voices in her life diminished to just her own. Eventually, no one could hear her anguished cries. She found herself alone in the silence of isolation. On May 11, hear Trisha Feitshan’s incredible story of how God broke through those impenetrable walls. Hear how God touched her aching heart, so desperately in need, with an extravagant, safe love.
The Well is a ministry of EUM Church and meets every other Saturday night. The evening begins with music, followed by a discussion on a particular topic, leading into small group discussion over a cup of fresh, hot coffee. The evening concludes with a time to just hang out. The Well closes at 9:00 pm. We hope to see you there!
Jeff Harper is Senior Pastor at EUM Church and regular worship services are Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8:15, 9:45, and 11:15 a.m. at our Worship Center located at 1451 Sater Street (corner of Sater and Sebring-Warner Road) in Greenville, OH. Kidmunity Children’s Ministry is available for kids age birth through grade six at the 6:30 pm, 9:45 and 11:15 am services. The Downtown Campus, 111 Devor Street, houses our offices and preschool. For more information, go to www.eumchurch.org or call 548-3211.
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Wednesday, May 1st, 2013
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Monday, April 29th, 2013
The Darke County Friends of the Shelter will sponsor a Garage Sale on Thursday, May 2nd (9:00am – 5:00pm), Friday, May 3rd (9:00am – 5:00pm), and Saturday, 4th (9:00am to 1:00pm) at 6026 Arcanum-Bearsmill Road Greenville (1 mile South of the Mill, look for Freddie and the Animal Shelter banner). All proceeds will be used to maintain the new Dog Park “Scentral Park”, South of the Animal Shelter on County Home Road, Greenville.
Woman’s 26” bike, Man’s 26” bike, new Ohio State men’s long winter coat, new Ohio State Bomber Jacket, new Columbia barn coat, Major League Baseball tee shirts, Kitchenaid toaster, table lamp, child’s antique walnut single bed, Premier Design earrings, Majolica pottery, highboy dresser, end table and coffee maker just to name a few.
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Friday, April 26th, 2013
Don’t delay in recognizing a deserving veteran – the deadline is June 30 to submit nominations for the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame.
The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame recognizes and honors Ohio veterans who, after their honorable military service, put their skills and abilities to work in their local communities and, by their continued service and positive accomplishments, inspired their fellow citizens. It is important to stress that, other than having served honorably on active duty, details of a nominee’s military accomplishments are not considered for this award.
“There are a lot of great Ohio veterans out there who’ve made a real difference to the people in their communities, and we want to be sure that they get the recognition they deserve for what they’ve accomplished following their military service,” said Tom Moe, director of the Ohio Department of Veterans Services and a 2009 inductee of the hall. “They’re our neighbors and our friends–the ones who step up and make sure that what needs to be done gets done. Take the time to honor them by sending in their nomination for the Hall of Fame.”
The Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame was established in 1992 by former Gov. George Voinovich to recognize the post-military achievements of outstanding veterans. Charter members of the Hall’s Class of 1993 included the six Ohio military veterans who were elected President of the United States and all Medal of Honor recipients from Ohio. Honorees of the past 20 years include astronauts, government officials, police officers, community leaders, and veterans’ advocates.
The Hall of Fame Executive Committee, made up of veterans, serves as advisor to the Hall of Fame and selects not more than 20 inductees annually from nominations provided by all citizens of Ohio. Men and women chosen for induction into the Hall come from all eras, all branches of service and all walks of life. The members of the Ohio Veterans Hall of Fame are honored in a permanent display on the second floor of the Riffe Center in downtown Columbus.
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Friday, April 26th, 2013
Ohio residents are encouraged to cast their vote for the state’s Outstanding Senior Volunteer. The recognition is part of the Salute to Senior Service program, sponsored by Home Instead, Inc., the franchisor of the Home Instead Senior Care network. The program honors the contributions of adults 65 and older who give at least 15 hours a month of volunteer service to their favorite causes.
Online voting will take place from April 15 to April 30, 2013 at SalutetoSeniorService.com (Nominations for outstanding senior volunteers were accepted between Feb. 1 and March 31, 2013.) From those state winners, a panel of senior care experts will pick the national Salute to Senior Service honoree.
Home Instead, Inc. will donate $500 to each of the state winners’ favorite nonprofit organizations and their stories will be posted on the Salute to Senior Service Wall of Fame. In addition, $5,000 will be donated to the national winner’s nonprofit charity of choice.
The 2012 state winner was 74-year-old Philip Gregg of Newark, Ohio. Gregg was honored for his work at the Licking County Veterans Alliance.
The 2012 national winner is Clark Paradise, an 85-year-old volunteer from Toms River, N.J., who – with his wife, Jean – founded a growing mission in his community that serves more than 1,000 homeless and disadvantaged each month.
The national U.S. judging panel will include the 2012 winner Clark Paradise; Dr. Jane F. Potter, Chief of Geriatrics and Gerontology at the University of Nebraska Medical Center, representing the Home Instead Center for Successful Aging; Sandy Markwood, CEO of the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging; and Dr. Harry R. Moody, AARP Vice President and Director of Academic Affairs.
For more information about the Salute to Senior Service program, visit SalutetoSeniorService.com.
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Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
We have Mini at the Darke County Animal Shelter. He is a 2 year old American Eskimo. He is white with long hair. He is housebroken and good with kids. He is a friendly guy and loves to be around people. He is looking for a new home.
We have Precious at the Darke County Animal Shelter. She is a 4-year-old Pug/Chihuahua mix. She is black and tan with short hair. She is a friendly dog and loves people. She does well with cats but not so good with other dogs. She loves attention and knows some commands. She is a nice dog and is looking for a new home.
We also have a boxer mix, a Beagle a shepherd mix and numerous other dogs. We also have cats and kittens for adoption.
The Shelter hours are 8am till 4:30pm Monday-Friday and 9:00 till noon on Saturday. The Shelter is located at 5066 County Home Road in Greenville, and the phone number is 547-1645.
With spring in the air, be sure to bring your best friend to your local veterinarian for their yearly checkup.
ALL DOGS OVER 3 MONTHS OF AGE MUST HAVE A LICENSE. For more information you can contact the Animal Shelter at 937-547-1645. To see the dogs we have, go to our web site at www.darkecountyanimalshelter.com.
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Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
Enrolling in Medicare Part B if you are age 65 or older, still working (or spouse is still working) and have insurance coverage from that job.
First things first, you should know that your Initial Enrollment Period begins three months before your 65th birthday and ends three months after your 65th birthday. Then you need to consider if you or your spouse will continue to keep working after this time and if either will be receiving health insurance from that current employer. If the answer is “Yes”, your current employer insurance will be your primary coverage if there are 20 or more employees at that company.
On the other hand, if there are fewer than 20 employees, Medicare will be considered your primary coverage. You should then consider enrolling in Part B because you will have no primary insurance, which is basically like having no insurance at all.
If you or your spouse has decided to keep working and receives employer coverage, you may opt out of signing up for your Part B Medicare insurance during your Initial Enrollment Period (IEP). It is always a good idea to talk to your employer when you first become eligible for Medicare to see how your employer insurance will work with Medicare.
“What if I am already collecting Social Security when I turn 65”? I am glad you asked. In the event you are already collecting Social Security when you turn 65, you will be automatically enrolled in both Medicare Part A and Part B. You have the option at this time to decline signing up for Part B but you will need to make sure you return the Medicare card and form you receive in the mail stating that you do not want Part B at this time due to current employer coverage. You will then receive a new Medicare card in the mail that does not have Part B Medicare insurance.
In either case, if you have insurance from a current employer you will qualify for what is known as a Special Enrollment Period (SEP). While you are in this Special Enrollment Period you are permitted to enroll in Part B at anytime as long as you or your spouse are still working and for up to eight months after you lose your employer coverage or stop working. During this period, you can enroll in Part B without penalty.
Another question I get asked a lot, “Is my COBRA or retiree insurance considered current employer insure”? The answer to that question is “No”. They are not considered current employer coverage and you will not have a Special Enrollment Period if you have COBRA or retiree insurance. If you have COBRA or retiree insurance and postpone enrollment in Part B you may have to pay a penalty when you are ready to sign up.
There are a lot of rules surrounding Medicare, so be careful when you do make any decisions whether to enroll at age 65 or you choose to wait to enroll. Some changes could lead to penalties or worse, no coverage at all when you need it most. Don’t assume all agents know these rules.
Work with a trusted advisor. An Advisor is someone who listens to you and helps you find a plan that is right for you based on all the options available.
If you’d like more information, please contact Donna Kemp at 937-569-4048 or e-mail her at dkemp@premierseniorinsurance.com.
Donna Kemp is the founder of Premier Senior Insurance, a company that specializes in helping seniors with their health insurance coverage. Premier Senior Insurance is located in Greenville, Ohio and assists both Ohio and Indiana residence. You can reach Donna by email at dkemp@premierseniorinsurance.com or you can visit their website at www.premierseniorinsurance.com. Premier Senior Insurance has no connection or affiliation with, and is not in any way sponsored by, the federal or state government, the social security administration, the centers for Medicare and Medicaid services or the department of health and human services.
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Wednesday, April 24th, 2013
Annie Oakley and her husband owned a dog named Dave. Dave was a member of their family in the truest sense of the word. Everywhere Annie went, Dave went too.
This year, Annie and Dave are on the road again, selling tickets for the 2013 Annie’s Wild Raffle and Wild West Gala to be held on June 8, at the Garst Museum. The doors open at 6:30 p.m. There will be food, a silent auction, a live auction, raffles, door prizes and lots of fun!
As part of the Gala, Annie and Dave will host Annie’s Wild Raffle. Prizes for Annie’s Wild Raffle will be: a weekend (accommodations only) in a beautiful three bedroom log cabin located in Black Bear Falls resort just outside of Gatlinburg, Tenn., donated by Cindy and Tom Scott-Tom Scott Seed Service; an iPad; and Bose Quiet Comfort Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones. Winning tickets will be drawn at the event, however winners need not be present to win.
Tickets for Annie’s Wild Raffle are $5 each and can be purchased from the Garst Museum or by calling 937-548-5250. Tickets for the Gala event are $12 in advance or at the door. Raffle participants need not be present to win.
All funds raised at this event will benefit the Garst Museum in Greenville, Ohio.
For more information, visit the Garst Museum at 205 N. Broadway, Greenville, call 937-548-5250, go to www.garstmuseum.org, or email information@garstmuseum.org.
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Tuesday, April 23rd, 2013
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announces the availability of the final environmental impact statement, final habitat conservation plan, final implementing agreement, draft programmatic agreement, and the receipt of an application for an incidental take permit under section 10 of the Endangered Species Act. The documents are available for review through May 20.
The habitat conservation plan was developed by Buckeye Wind, LLC for their proposed wind power project in Champaign County, Ohio. Buckeye Wind developed the plan because the federally endangered Indiana bat occurs in the project area. Construction, operation, maintenance, and/or decommissioning of the project may result in incidental take of Indiana bats.
The habitat conservation plan includes measures to minimize impacts and ensure long-term conservation of Indiana bats through off-site mitigation which will offset the incidental take resulting from construction and operation of the facility. Under the Endangered Species Act, take means harming, harassing or killing endangered or threatened species.
In its final environmental impact statement, the Service evaluated the possible effects of implementing Buckeye Wind’s habitat conservation plan and granting an incidental take permit to Buckeye Wind. Among the alternatives evaluated by the service are issuing a permit for 30 years with modified turbine operations, as described in the Buckeye Wind habitat conservation plan; a “no-action” alternative, under which no permit would be issued and the project would not be built; an alternative with minimal operational restrictions and the habitat conservation plan; and an alternative with maximum operational restrictions, but without a habitat conservation plan.
Buckeye Wind’s habitat conservation plan covers the company’s activities that may result in take of Indiana bats during the life of the wind project. The plan addresses conservation needs for the Indiana bat including measures to avoid and minimize the potential for take; mitigation, including protecting and enhancing existing habitat; monitoring take through post-construction mortality studies; adaptive management; and funding of research to better understand Indiana bat and wind turbine interactions.
Buckeye Wind proposes to construct and operate a maximum of 100 wind turbines and associated facilities for a period of 30 years in eastern Champaign County, Ohio. While approximately 80,051 total acres are located within the Buckeye Wind Action Area, a relatively small portion of that land, about 130 acres, will be permanently occupied by project facilities. The project would include wind turbines, access roads, and other facilities.
A draft programmatic agreement has been developed to address consultation under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act and its implementing regulations, “Protection of Historic Properties.” The draft programmatic agreement among the Service, Buckeye Wind, and the Ohio State Historic Preservation Office describes the process for conducting the remaining archaeological surveys, evaluating the results of the surveys, and determining if resources can be avoided or if additional surveys or mitigation are necessary before the Section 106 process is completed.
The documents are available for review through May 20. The documents are available on the Internet at www.regulations.gov (Docket Number FWS-R3-ES-2012-0036); or at www.fws.gov/midwest/endangered/permits/hcp/r3hcps.html.
Comments should be submitted by one of the following methods:
• Electronically: Go to the Federal eRulemaking Portal www.regulations.gov. In the Search box, enter FWS-R3-ES-2012-0036, which is the docket number for this notice. Then, on the left side of the screen, under the document type heading, click on the notices link to locate this document and submit a comment.
• By hard copy: Submit by U.S. mail or hand-delivery to: Public Comments Processing, Attn: FWS-R3-ES-2012-0036; Division of Policy and Directives Management; U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; 4401 N. Fairfax Drive, MS 2042–PDM; Arlington, VA 22203.
The Service’s decision on issuance of the permit will occur no sooner than 30 days after the publication of the Final EIS in the Federal Register and will be documented in a Record of Decision.
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, plants, and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. We are both a leader and trusted partner in fish and wildlife conservation, known for our scientific excellence, stewardship of lands and natural resources, dedicated professionals, and commitment to public service.
Connect with their Facebook page at Facebook.com/usfwsmidwest, follow tweets at twitter.com/usfwsmidwest, watch the YouTube Channel at youtube.com/usfws and download photos from Flickr at flickr.com/photos/usfwsmidwest.
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Friday, April 19th, 2013
Pre-diabetes is a condition in which individuals have blood glucose levels that are higher than normal, but lower than the levels associated with the diagnosis of diabetes. Pre-diabetes increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes and heart disease. However, by making lifestyle changes, you can reduce your risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The National Diabetes Fact Sheet estimated in 2010, 79 million Americans aged 20 years or older had pre-diabetes.
Pre-diabetes allows you to make lifestyle changes and reduces your risk of developing type 2 diabetes. Uncontrolled blood sugar increases your risk of developing complications including eye disease, nerve damage, kidney disease, heart disease, and other complications.
The Wayne HealthCare Diabetes Education Program invites you to join us for a Pre-Diabetes Class to learn lifestyle changes you can incorporate to improve your health. The class will be held on May 2, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in the 3rd Floor Conference Rooms at Wayne HealthCare.
The cost to attend the class is $10. Pre-registration is required. Call 937-547-5750 to register.
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Thursday, April 18th, 2013
Each year Darke County residents bow their heads, giving thanks and praise during the annual National Day of Prayer observance on Thursday, May 2.
In honor of the tradition, Greenville Mayor Mike Bowers signed a proclamation in his office on Thursday morning, commemorating the 62nd annual National Day of Prayer throughout the City of Greenville.
Locally, a special event “Pray For America” event is planned on May 2 outside the Greenville City Building at 12 p.m.
“Every year we get a great response from the community,” said Rev. Jim Morehouse of the East Main Church of Christ. “I always appreciate that its people from different christian backgrounds coming together united to pray for our nation.”
“And being done in a public place makes a nice testimony to the community,” he added.
The observance, sponsored by the Greater Greenville Ministerial Association in cooperation with Greenville Mayor Mike Bower’s office, will be based on Matthew 12:21 in the New Testament, which proclaims that “In His name the nations will put their hope.”
The 45-minute program will include prayers by local clergy and community leaders in addition to music led by local artist Joseph Helfrich.
“I’ve always enjoyed the idea of different pastors and leaders from the community, finding that common ground and praying together for our nation, because that’s so vital,” said Rev. Morehouse.
The National Day of Prayer is held on the first Thursday of May, inviting people of all faiths to pray for the nation. It was created in 1952 by a joint resolution of the United States Congress, and signed into law by President Harry S. Truman.
In 1988, the law was amended and signed by President Reagan, permanently setting the day as the first Thursday of every May. Every President since 1952 has signed a National Day of Prayer proclamation. Last year, all 50 state governors plus the governors of several U.S. territories signed similar proclamations.
The National Day of Prayer organization in Colorado Springs, Colo. stated “As our nation struggles with continued economic insecurity, vast healthcare reform, and countless changes to our constitutional rights, citizens of the United States are preparing to exercise their freedom to gather, worship and pray.”
“Millions will answer the call to prayer on May 2… Organized events will be held in thousands of public venues where intercession will be made for America and its leadership.”
“The American people continue to be plagued with challenges that defy simple answers, and our hope lies in humbly seeking the Almighty’s guidance, protection and blessing – not only on the National Day of Prayer, but throughout the year,” National Day of Prayer Task Force Chairman Shirley Dobson stated.
If weather does not allow for an outside event on May 2, the program will be held at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church located at 201 S. Broadway in Greenville.
For more information, readers can visit www.NatinoalDayofPrayer.org or contact Rev. Jime Morehouse at 937-547-1557.
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Thursday, April 18th, 2013
The Darke County ASA Umpire Association will host a free Major League Baseball Pitch, Hit & Run Competition for area youth at 1 p.m. April 28 at Stebbins Field in Greenville.
Pitch, Hit & Run is the official skills competition of Major League Baseball. This grassroots program is designed to provide youngsters with an opportunity to compete, free of charge, in a competition that recognizes individual excellence in core baseball/softball skills.
Boys and girls are divvied into four age divisions: 7/8, 9/10, 11/12 and 13/14 and have the chance to advance through four levels of competition, including team championships at Major League ballparks and the national finals at the 2013 MLB All-Star Game.
The individual pitching, hitting and running champions, along with the all-around champion in each age and gender group at the local competition will be awarded and advance to the sectional level of competition.
All participants must have their parent or guardian fill out a registration/waiver form prior to the start of competition.
For questions concerning the competition, contact the local coordinator, Brad Hoffman, at (937) 621-0147.
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Thursday, April 18th, 2013
Have you ever wanted to take that dream cruise vacation, perhaps going to sunny climates in the winter? That is possible if you purchase a raffle ticket for the “dream” cruise in a drawing being conducted by State of the Heart Hospice. Proceeds will benefit the new patient Care Center at Wayne HealthCare with the drawing at the State of the Heart annual golf outing, Friday, June 7 at the Stillwater Valley Golf Club.
The cruise vacation package will be arranged by AAA Travel located at 302 S. Broadway, Greenville. The cruise vacation, a value up to $3,000, will be on one of the Royal Caribbean International’s luxury ships. The cruise line sails to Europe, Alaska, the South Pacific, Asia and the Caribbean. The local office of AAA is arranging this trip and has donated to the cause for State of the Heart. The winner can choose any cruise destination and transportation to the ship could be included, at a value up to $3,000
“We feel extremely honored to be a part of this fund raising effort,” stated Lori Comer, Manager of the local office. “We are extremely impressed with what State of the Heart does in our community.” State of the Heart Hospice is a nonprofit agency which cares for patients and families in eastern Indiana and western Ohio who are confronting a life-limiting illness.
Tickets are on sale at the AAA office, 302 S. Broadway, at the State of the Heart office, 1350 N. Broadway, both in Greenville, and the agency’s two branch locations: 230 W. Main St. in Coldwater, and 1237 W. State Rd. in Portland. Tickets are $25 each, or five for $100.
“We’re pleased to partner with AAA Miami Valley,” stated Ryan Gathard, Fund Development Director for State of the Heart. “The agency representatives have enthusiastically supported this effort to raise funds for our new Care Center at the hospital. We’re excited about the prospect of selling a lot of raffle tickets which will help with expenses for the Care Center.”
The drawing for the winner of the cruise will be held at the conclusion of the golf outing, which is being held for the eighteenth year. Proceeds from the golf outing will go toward the new patient Care Center at Wayne HealthCare in Greenville.
This year’s golf outing will consist of a morning and afternoon round. The format will be a scramble with men’s, women’s and co-ed divisions. There are limited spaces left, Gathard stated. He encourages anyone interested in playing or being a sponsor to contact him at 1-800-417-7535, or rgathard@stateoftheheartcare.org.
To further support the raffle, Comer and Micki Dudas, Regional Travel Sales Manager of AAA Miami Valley, will be on hand at the golf outing to sell tickets. “This is an expression in our belief in the cause,” Comer said. “We wanted to show support by donating our time.”
State of the Heart Hospice has served area communities for the past 32 years. For more information about any of the services offered by the agency, visit the web site at www.stateoftheheartcare.org.
Pictured at the AAA offices are, left, Lori Comer, Office Manager, and AAA Travel Agent Brenda Ray
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Thursday, April 18th, 2013
See Fireflight in one of their only stateside concerts this spring! EUM Church is hosting an acoustic night with Fireflight, along with special guest Skypilot, on Friday, May 10 at 7:00 pm at their Worship Center located at 1451 Sater Street in Greenville, Ohio.
Tickets are $12 in advance or $15 at the door. Groups of 10 or more can get advance tickets for $10. Tickets may be purchased at EUM Church during regular worship services on April 27/28 and May 4/5, at Bread of Life Bookstore, or at iTickets.com.
Jeff Harper is Senior Pastor at EUM Church and regular worship services are Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8:15, 9:45, and 11:15 a.m. at our Worship Center located at 1451 Sater Street (corner of Sater and Sebring-Warner Road) in Greenville, OH. Kidmunity Children’s Ministry is available for kids age birth through grade six at the 6:30 pm, 9:45 and 11:15 am services. The Downtown Campus, 111 Devor Street, houses our offices and preschool. For more information, go to www.eumchurch.org or call 548-3211.
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Thursday, April 18th, 2013
As a young girl she became interested in missions. Being raised in a Christian home, that didn’t seem all that unusual. Through exposure to a variety of mission opportunities it became just a bit overwhelming, so Kendra decided to wait.
Sometime later her interest in mission work rekindled. “Someone ought to do something about that,” she often thought while learning about missions. Then she sensed God’s voice gently whisper, “You ought to do something…” With that, she embarked upon an incredible mission adventure in Thailand where she learned about some of the darkest places she’s ever known. Hear Kendra Wheeler’s fascinating journey into a ministry dealing with human trafficking at The Well on April 27 at 6:30 pm.
The Well is a ministry of EUM Church and meets every other Saturday night. The evening begins with music, followed by a discussion on a particular topic, leading into small group discussion over a cup of fresh, hot coffee. The evening concludes with a time to just hang out. The Well closes at 9:00 pm. We hope to see you there!
Jeff Harper is Senior Pastor at EUM Church and regular worship services are Saturday at 6:30 p.m. and Sunday at 8:15, 9:45, and 11:15 a.m. at our Worship Center located at 1451 Sater Street (corner of Sater and Sebring-Warner Road) in Greenville, OH. Kidmunity Children’s Ministry is available for kids age birth through grade six at the 6:30 pm, 9:45 and 11:15 am services. The Downtown Campus, 111 Devor Street, houses our offices and preschool. For more information, go to www.eumchurch.org or call 548-3211.
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Wednesday, April 17th, 2013
Greenville Federal has donated funds to Darke County Center for the Arts sponsoring the upcoming “Classical Thunder” performance by Toledo Symphony Orchestra, at Henry St. Clair Memorial Hall as the final show in DCCA’s 2012-2013 Artists Series. Greenville Federal also supports DCCA’s Family Theatre Series and Arts in Education programs which benefit Darke County youth and their families. According to DCCA Executive Director Andrea Jordan, “DCCA is grateful for Greenville Federal’s sponsorship at the Impresario Level, DCCA’s highest level of sponsorship, which helps enable our efforts to provide culturally enriching experiences for the citizens of our community.”
Toledo Symphony Orchestra will fill the stage at St. Clair Memorial Hall with its 60-member orchestra to perform “Classical Thunder” featuring some of the most powerful music ever written, including fierce and rousing selections such as Wagner’s “Ride of the Valkyries”, Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 6” and Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture”.
Tickets for the Saturday, April 27, 8:00 PM concert are $30 and may be purchased at the door or ordered in advance; good seats are still available. Contact DCCA at (937) 547-0908 or www.centerforarts.net for tickets or information.
DCCA’s Family Theatre Series presents three shows each season to inspire the imaginations of the young and young at heart, encouraging the expression of creativity. The series attracts a wide-ranging audience that includes many preschool children enjoying their first theater experience, as well as senior citizens who enjoy the shows’ strong depiction of traditional values. The season closed this past Sunday afternoon with American Family Theatre’s Sleeping Beauty.
“To support of Greenville Federal allows DCCA to not only provide quality performances to families, but also take our Arts in Education outreach programs to every student in the Darke county public schools,” stated Jordan.
DCCA’s Arts In Education program annually takes professional performing artists to all grades of all Greenville City and Darke County schools. This season included Kid Power’s musical journey teaching K-3 students the value of nutrition in Operation Lunch Line; The Eisenhower Dance Ensemble’s Kid’s ‘n Motion inspired students in grades 4-6 to learn, create, and enjoy dance; TheatreWorksUSA’s Through the Eyes of a Friend which gave students in grades 7 & 8 a new perspective on the life of Anne Frank; and Freestyle Music Writing with Jonathan Kingham, who made song writing easy for high school students. Arts In Education programs are free of charge and are open to the public.
Jim and Enid Goubeaux and Ami McClurkin are also sponsors of the Toledo Symphony Orchestra performance. Additionally, the Harry D. and Esther Stephens Memorial Fund as well as the Ohio Arts Council, which helps fund Darke County Center for the Arts with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence, and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans, provide operating support.
For more information on Darke County Center for the Arts contact Executive Director Andrea Jordan at (937) 547-0908 or www.centerforarts.net.
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Wednesday, April 17th, 2013
The Darke County Harness Horsemen Association recently donated $500.00 to the Gene Riegle Memorial Race purse. The Gene Riegle Memorial Race is held during the harness races at the Great Darke County Fair in August.
Riegle was a successful harness racing driver and trainer from Greenville, OH. In 1951, Gene at 17 years of age won the first start of his career with Victory Dale at the Darke County Fair in Greenville, in a race in which he beat Hall of Fame horseman Sanders Russell. His first “successful” horse was Red Sails, in 1952, and he burst fully onto the national scene when he drove the trotter Mr Saunders to second and third place finishes in the 1958 Hambletonian.
He was at the top levels of harness racing, producing many champion pacers and trotters. Riegle was elected to harness racing’s Living Hall of Fame in 1991 and was inducted into the Ohio Harness Racing Hall of Fame in 1987. He trained such stars as Arnie Almahurst, Jay Time, Artsplace, Western Hanover, Three Diamonds, Life Sign, among many others. Life Sign won what was perhaps the most exciting Little Brown Jug of all time.
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Wednesday, April 17th, 2013
Supply Chain Management students from Greenville High School recently completed a marketing project for Community Employment Services a program within the Darke County Board of Developmental Disabilities.
This fall TamalaMarley, Job Coordinator for CES, approached the Greenville Career Tech Center for assistance in designing a new tri-fold brochure to enhance their marketing program. The SCM students offered their services and the collaboration began.
Ms. Marley came into the SCM classroom and shared her ideas and goals for the project. The students in both the Junior SCM class and the Senior SCM class got to work in teams of two creating their personal brochure as they understood the goals. After completion the students reviewed all of the projects and voted on the top three options to submit to the CES program for review. The winning brochure was selected and a few small revisions made. Ms. Marley’s Team was excited for the creative outcome and look forward to using it to increase awareness for the program in the community.
Senior SCM student Adam Hickerson, explained, “It was nice to work for a business in our community. The experience taught us how to take others ideas and guidelines to create something that is appreciated and can have a positive impact on the community.”
The senior SCM students recently toured Wayne Industries to see the how the facility functions and how the brochure will benefit the workers. While on tour, the students had an opportunity to speak with a Wayne Industries employee. He explained to the students he enjoys working at both Wayne Industries and Arby’s. His job at Arby’s is part of the Community Employment Services program! Jobs like this allow the workers the opportunity to be more self sufficient and successful!
“I enjoyed experiencing the job site of Wayne Industries. It was neat to see the employees working, but made me realize even more how important this brochure is to allowing them to make more money and support themselves,” said Brian Bailey after the tour.
Tara Guillozet, the creator of the chosen brochure shares, “Having the opportunity to work with Tamala Marley with CES and create this brochure has given me real life experience. She knew what she wanted. We made it happen!”
Supply Chain Management is a two year program offered at Greenville High School Career Tech Center. The students study all aspects of logistics, procurement, customer service, and marketing. The program welcomes community involvement and invites area business owners to share their experiences in the classroom. If you are interested in speaking to this group of students please contact, Dara Buchy 93-548-4188 or dbuchy@greenville.k12.oh.us.
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