| Pillar of the Community 'Doyle Delk' |
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GREENVILLE — Doyle Delk became the sexton, or caretaker, of the cemeteries in Greenville Township when the township trustees took over on Sept. 21, 2002.
Friday, September 03, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Pat McMaken' |
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GREENVILLE — This was Pat McMaken’s last time to work for the Darke County Fair, unless she comes back in some other capacity later on in life.
Friday, August 27, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Phyllis Buckingham' |
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GREENVILLE — The Brethren Retirement Community (BRC) has seen a lot of changes in its lengthy history, and one employee can vouch for that.
Friday, August 20, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Bill Goettemoeller' |
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FRENCHTOWN — Bill Goettemoeller, who made an appearance at the recent state plowing matches on the Mark Slyder farm west of Ansonia, competed at the world level twice himself; one time in Rhodesia and the other time in Minnesota.
Friday, August 13, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Donn Thornhill' |
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GREENVILLE — Life for semi-retired computer programmer Donn Thornhill revolves around his family, giving blood, gardening and showing his roses at the Great Darke County Fair.
Friday, August 06, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Dennis Pratt' |
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UNION CITY, Indiana — Dennis Pratt always seems to be the bad guy. When he’s starring in melodramas, that is.
Friday, July 30, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Marvin McCabe' |
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GREENVILLE —Marvin McCabe has been selected to judge the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) in October in Lexington, Kentucky.
Friday, July 23, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Dottie Seman' |
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GREENVILLE — Dorothy “Dottie” Seman is back.
Friday, July 16, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Penny Perry' |
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GREENVILLE — Penny Perry, who announced at the December meeting of the Darke County Historical Society’s board of directors that she was resigning, plans to keep on working until her replacement is hired.
Friday, July 09, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Gary McCans' |
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GREENVILLE — Gary McCans is director of ticketing services at the University of Dayton (UD) Arena.
Friday, June 25, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Jerry Brandewie' |
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NORTH STAR — Jerry Brandewie was born in Egypt, Ohio, in Auglaize County but opted to make North Star his home after his marriage.
Friday, June 18, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'The Hans' |
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ARCANUM — Tom and Sue Hans, who will celebrate their 37th wedding anniversary in July, keep busy no matter what function it is.
Friday, June 11, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'John Person' |
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GREENVILLE — Reverend John Person with the First Presbyterian Church in Greenville had a plan for his life, but that plan changed when God got involved.
Friday, June 04, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Jack Harless' |
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GREENVILLE — Dr. Jack Harless, semi-retired chiropractor, former city councilman and mayor and a local veteran, will be helping out with the breakfast Monday morning prior to the Memorial Day parade in Greenville.
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Friday, May 28, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Elaine Bailey' |
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UNION CITY, Ohio — Elaine Bailey chose education as her career field and is in her 34th year of teaching.
Friday, May 21, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Mary Wetzel' |
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GREENVILLE — After teaching in parochial schools for more than 40 years, Mary Wetzel has decided to go into retirement, effective June 30.
Friday, May 14, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'James Eiting' |
VERSAILLES — James A. Eiting, chair emeritus of Midmark in Versailles, considers himself the luckiest person in the world.
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Saturday, May 08, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Herbert King' |
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GREENVILLE — Herbert “Hip” King, an athletic standout in his high school days, still remains active at the age of 93.
Friday, April 30, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Dick Brown' |
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GREENVILLE — Dick Brown shares the love of his community and alma mater through his hobbies — volunteering, photography and in various other ways.
Friday, April 23, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Phyllis Miller' |
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GREENVILLE — Phyllis R. (Lease) Miller was honored by her peers last Saturday evening at a gathering of the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Auxiliary 7262.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Lloyd Hunt' |
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GREENVILLE — Lloyd Hunt has had a full life. He was born a twin in a large family, played all kinds of sports, served in the military and worked hard all of his life.
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Friday, April 09, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Al Greiner' |
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GREENVILLE — Al Greiner seems just as busy in his retirement but indicated he doesn’t let himself get booked too heavily.
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Friday, April 02, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Don Shilt' |
GREENVILLE — Don Shilt has worked since the age of nine to help supplement the family income.
Friday, March 26, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Stephen Burnett' |
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GREENVILLE — Stephen Burnett, who had served as the first coordinator for the Darke County Family and Children First Council (FCFC), was honored this week with a plaque and gift certificate presented at the Darke County Commissioners’ office.
Friday, March 19, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Jim Irwin' |
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GREENVILLE — Jim Irwin has a lot of memories from the days he was in law enforcement.
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Friday, March 05, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Delbert Braund' |
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NEW MADISON — Even though Delbert Braund is not originally from Darke County, he has gotten involved in many activities since his arrival 47 years ago.
Friday, February 26, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Lloyd Williams' |
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GREENVILLE — Lloyd D. Williams brought his knowledge of ceramic engineering to Darke County and, in 1978, founded JAFE Decorating Co.
Friday, February 19, 2010
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| Pillars of the Community 'The Surbers' |
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GREENVILLE — They have been in Greenville for 33 years and both have made their mark in the community.
Friday, February 12, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Monte Poling' |
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UNION CITY, Ind. — Monte Poling was raised in the Hollansburg, Ohio, area but has spent most of his working life in the Hub City here.
Friday, February 05, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Marlise McCallister' |
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GREENVILLE — Marlise McCallister said it was a struggle to decide where she wanted to invest her time once her children were at an age where she could get more involved in the community.
Friday, January 29, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Floyd Foureman' |
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GREENVILLE — Floyd E. Foureman of Greenville has been awarded by the French Government via the French Consulate in Chicago, the French Legion of Honor for his service in the U.S. Army in eastern France from December 1944 to March 1945.
Friday, January 22, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Tom Donnelly' |
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VERSAILLES — Anyone who wants to know anything about Versailles school activities can usually find the answers through Tom Donnelly, retired educator.
Saturday, January 16, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'Ed Huff Jr.' |
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ANSONIA - Ed Huff Jr. just completed his fourth year as president of the Darke County Township Association, and will now serve as vice president of the organization.
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Sunday, January 10, 2010
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| Pillar of the Community 'St. Kristopher Nicholas Kringle' |
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DARKE COUNTY - For centuries, children have anticipated Christmas Day and their rewards for being well behaved during the past year, and for the visit of one man.
Friday, December 18, 2009
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| Pillar of the Community 'Larry Ullery' |
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GREENVILLE - Larry Ullery has given up the family vending business.
Friday, December 11, 2009
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| Pillar of the Community 'Richard 'Pappy' Harshman' |
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UNION CITY, Ind. - Richard "Pappy" Harshman's life has revolved around the military.
Friday, December 04, 2009
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| Pillar of the Community 'John Fourman' |
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GREENVILLE - John Fourman, who celebrated his 90th birthday on May 29, is a businessman, who gave back to the community with his volunteer efforts in his retirement.
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Friday, November 27, 2009
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| Pillar of the Community 'Marilyn Delk' |
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GREENVILLE - She acts, she sings, she volunteers and she pens a column.
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Friday, November 20, 2009
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| Pillar of the Community 'Bud House' |
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FORT JEFFERSON - After 18.8 years serving as a Neave Township trustee, Lowell "Bud" House opted not seek re-election this year.
Friday, November 13, 2009
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| Pillar of the Community 'Eugene Hoening' |
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ANSONIA - Eugene Hoening has been there (the playoffs) three other times in his 29-year history of coaching Ansonia Tigers football.
Saturday, November 07, 2009
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| Pillar of the Community 'Lyn Bliss' |
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GREENVILLE - To those who know Lyn Bliss, they know that she is passionate about the things that she chooses to be involved with.
Saturday, October 31, 2009
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| Pillar of the Community 'Bill Booker' |
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DARKE COUNTY - Life long Greenville resident Bill Booker has done more then just live his life in the town he loves- he's chronicled it.
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Friday, October 23, 2009
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| Pillars of the Community 'The Pattys' |
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BRADFORD - Dick and Yvonne Patty will serve as parade marshals of the Extravaganza Parade at the 81st annual Bradford Pumpkin Show next Saturday.
Friday, October 02, 2009
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| Pillar of the Community 'Jack Amspaugh' |
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ANSONIA - The eyes of people traveling through or by Jack Amspaugh's house in Ansonia are usually drawn to the signs in his front yard and the northeast corner of the main intersection.
Saturday, September 26, 2009
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| Pillar of the Community 'Rob Lykins' |
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UNION CITY, Ind. - Rob Lykins spearheaded the formation of the Union City Community Economic Development Committee (UCCEDC), and is now serving as its president.
Thursday, September 17, 2009
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| Pillar of the Community 'Paul Royer' |
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GREENVILLE - Greenville Senior High School Student Council has selected Paul Royer to be the alumni grand marshal for the Homecoming parade on Sept. 24.
Friday, September 11, 2009
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| Pillar of the Community 'John Keller' |
GREENVILLE - John K. Keller has been an agribusiness man all of his life, and he feels good about that.
Friday, August 21, 2009
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| Pillar of the Community 'Harry Brown' |
VERSAILLES - Harry Brown doesn't know when to stop.
Friday, August 14, 2009
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| Pillar of the Community 'Jean Bell' |
GREENVILLE - Jean Bell is one of the names synonymous with the quilting realm in Darke County and beyond.
Friday, August 07, 2009
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| Pillar of the Community 'Irene Winterrowd' |
GREENVILLE - Irene Winterrowd still keeps busy at age 90. but indicated she's not as busy as she would like to be.
Friday, July 31, 2009
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