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Jackson Township reception
A reception for Jackson Township residents will be held at 6:15 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 9 at the Belfast United Methodist Church, prior to the
trsutee’s 2012 organizational meeting. Refreshments will be served.
Attendees are welcome to bring their favorite snack to share. Call 466-2488
or 764-1350 for information.
TEA Party to host
candidates forum
Local voters will have a chance to hear from the candidates for Highland
County Commissioner at a forum sponsored by the Highland County TEA (Taxed
Enough Already) Party group.
The event will be held Monday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Hi-TEC building
in Hillsboro.
All six candidates who have filed petitions have been invited to attend
and speak to the public about questions regarding Highland County’s future,
ideas or plans for development, budgetary restraints and the local economy.
This forum is being made available to the public so that voters will be
better prepared to cast an informed vote in the Democratic and Republican
primary elections on March 6.
There are two commissioner seats to be filled this year. Incumbents
Shane Wilkin and Tom Horst are candidates again, along with Steve Cowdrey,
Brenda Losey, Randy Mustard and Josh Patton.
The winners in their respective primary elections will then face the
voters again in the November general election.
While in 2012, there will naturally be major national attention focused
on the presidential race, Highland County TEA Party urges citizens to take
part in becoming more knowledgeable about elections at all levels of
government.
• The TEA Party will hold its 2012 election of officers at 7 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 9 at the Hi-TEC Center.
First Presbyterian Church
of Greenfield hosts dinner
The First Presbyterian Church of Greenfield will serve dinner on Sunday,
Jan.15 from noon-2 p.m. in the church basement. The menu will include roast
pork, rosemary potatoes, green beans, salad, roll, cake, and drink. The cost
of the meal is a freewill donation. All proceeds will benefit the
church/manse renovation fund. Everyone is invited.
SOACDF offers
educational grant
The Southern Ohio Agricultural and Community Development Foundation will
once again offer the Educational Excellence Competitive Grant for school
year 2012-13. The Educational Excellence grant is a one-time award of up to
$7,500 toward the cost of tuition, on campus housing, lab fees and books
that can be billed through the college or university. Producers who reside
in the 22 counties the foundation serves with a current Farm Service Number
on record with the Farm Service Agency as of July 1, 2011 and their
financial dependents or tobacco program eligible producers and their
financial dependents are eligible to apply.
Applicants must be enrolled full-time as a sophomore, junior or senior
in the 2012-13 school year at an accredited institution and be seeking a
bachelor’s degree. Students must also maintain 2.8 or higher GPA to be
eligible. Applications and guidelines for the Educational Excellence
Competitive Grant are now available at the SOACDF office or online at
www.soacdf.net.
The application period is Jan. 1, 2012 to Jan. 31, 2012. Applications
will not be accepted either before or after this period. If you have
questions, please call the foundation office at (937) 393-2700.
New Directions Telethon
Jan. 24 in Greenfield
The 19th annual New Directions Youth Ministry Telethon is scheduled for
Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 7-9 p.m. on Channel 3 on Time Warner Cable in
Greenfield. There will also be live updates of the telethon broadcasting on
WVNU, 97.5 FM, for those who do not get cable Channel 3. The public is
invited to visit the GCTV-3 studio and the McClain High School Cafetorium,
where you can join the New Directions group for food, fellowship and prayer
and/or make a contribution in person. Many people prefer to make their
tax-deductible donations prior to the end of the year. If you would like to
make a donation now or any time prior to the telethon, please contact Mike
Anderson at (937) 876-9868. Early donations will be included in the telethon
totals and will be acknowledged on-air during the telethon.
Cowan Lake Association
plans Jan. 27 dinner
The Cowan Lake Association of Sportsmen (CLASS) will host a ham and
beans dinner Friday, Jan. 27 from 4-7 p.m. at their location on 331
Beechwood Road (off Route 350) in Wilmington. The menu will include ham and
beans, cornbread, side dishes, desserts and beverages. The cost is $6 for
adults, $5 for seniors and $2 for children. Carry-out available.
Lynchburg Lions Club
breakfast Jan. 7
The Lynchburg Lions Club will host their monthly pancake and sausage
breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 7 at the Lynchburg Lions Club/Gun Club Building
on Sharpsville Road in Lynchburg. The breakfast will be served from 8-11
a.m.
The public is invited to come and enjoy the meal and support the Lions
Club in its many community service projects.
Greenfield Historical
Society hosts Jan. 8 dinner
The Greenfield Historical Society will be holding their first Sunday
dinner of the year on Sunday, Jan. 8.
The meal will be held at the Grain & Hay Building and will consist of
roast pork loin with applesauce, vegetable, potato, dessert, bread and
drinks. Waiters and waitresses will be serving guests from 11:30 a.m.-1:30
p.m. The cost is $10. In addition, information about the upcoming
publication of the society’s newest book will be available.
Come on down after church and have a great meal, visit with friends and
support the Greenfield Historical Society.
SATH’s annual Sweetheart Charity Ball Feb. 11
SATH will be holding its annual Valentine’s Sweetheart Charity Ball on
Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington. The evening will
begin with appetizers at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing from 8-11 p.m.
The attire for the evening is semi-formal/formal.
The cost is $100 per couple which includes appetizers, dinner, dancing,
photos and door prizes. Child care will be available. Treat your sweetheart
to a special evening and help support SATH. SATH is a non-profit
organization that assists children with disabilities by sponsoring programs
that enhance the quality of their life. For tickets and information, contact
Linda Allen, SATH executive director, at (937) 393-1904 ext.131 or (937)
364-6144, or visit www.kampdovetail.com.
Recovery program
meets on Tuesdays
The Celebrate Victory Recovery Program meets every Tuesday night at 7
p.m. at ReaLife Church, located at 230 West South Street, Hillsboro.
Alzheimer’s Support
Group meetings
The Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati will sponsor a
Highland County Alzheimer’s/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group on the
third Monday of each month from 5-6:30 p.m. at Highland District Hospital.
For information, contact Vickie Gaines at (937) 840-6581.
Colony Theater hosts
Christian music series
The Colony Theatre in Hillsboro will kick off its Christian music series
the third Saturday of every month. Shows start at 7:30 p.m For information,
call Tina Bradshaw at the Colony or Charlie Hargrave at 218-2290.
Southside Praise and Worship
Southside Praise and Worship meets for Sunday school at 10 a.m. Sundays
and hosts worship services 10:45 and 6 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Tuesdays. The
church is located at 621 S. East St., Hillsboro and is led by pastors Denny
and Marie Riddell. For more information, call (937) 604-9350.
Next Open Door
meal Jan. 28
The next Open Door Free Meal, hosted monthly at the fellowship hall of
Greenfield United Methodist Church, located on the corner of South and
Fourth Streets, will be held on Jan. 28.
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A reception for Jackson Township residents will be held at 6:15 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 9 at the Belfast United Methodist Church, prior to the
trsutee’s 2012 organizational meeting. Refreshments will be served.
Attendees are welcome to bring their favorite snack to share. Call 466-2488
or 764-1350 for information.
TEA Party to host
candidates forum
Local voters will have a chance to hear from the candidates for Highland
County Commissioner at a forum sponsored by the Highland County TEA (Taxed
Enough Already) Party group.
The event will be held Monday, Jan. 30 at 7 p.m. at the Hi-TEC building
in Hillsboro.
All six candidates who have filed petitions have been invited to attend
and speak to the public about questions regarding Highland County’s future,
ideas or plans for development, budgetary restraints and the local economy.
This forum is being made available to the public so that voters will be
better prepared to cast an informed vote in the Democratic and Republican
primary elections on March 6.
There are two commissioner seats to be filled this year. Incumbents
Shane Wilkin and Tom Horst are candidates again, along with Steve Cowdrey,
Brenda Losey, Randy Mustard and Josh Patton.
The winners in their respective primary elections will then face the
voters again in the November general election.
While in 2012, there will naturally be major national attention focused
on the presidential race, Highland County TEA Party urges citizens to take
part in becoming more knowledgeable about elections at all levels of
government.
• The TEA Party will hold its 2012 election of officers at 7 p.m.
Monday, Jan. 9 at the Hi-TEC Center.
First Presbyterian Church
of Greenfield hosts dinner
The First Presbyterian Church of Greenfield will serve dinner on Sunday,
Jan.15 from noon-2 p.m. in the church basement. The menu will include roast
pork, rosemary potatoes, green beans, salad, roll, cake, and drink. The cost
of the meal is a freewill donation. All proceeds will benefit the
church/manse renovation fund. Everyone is invited.
SOACDF offers
educational grant
The Southern Ohio Agricultural and Community Development Foundation will
once again offer the Educational Excellence Competitive Grant for school
year 2012-13. The Educational Excellence grant is a one-time award of up to
$7,500 toward the cost of tuition, on campus housing, lab fees and books
that can be billed through the college or university. Producers who reside
in the 22 counties the foundation serves with a current Farm Service Number
on record with the Farm Service Agency as of July 1, 2011 and their
financial dependents or tobacco program eligible producers and their
financial dependents are eligible to apply.
Applicants must be enrolled full-time as a sophomore, junior or senior
in the 2012-13 school year at an accredited institution and be seeking a
bachelor’s degree. Students must also maintain 2.8 or higher GPA to be
eligible. Applications and guidelines for the Educational Excellence
Competitive Grant are now available at the SOACDF office or online at
www.soacdf.net.
The application period is Jan. 1, 2012 to Jan. 31, 2012. Applications
will not be accepted either before or after this period. If you have
questions, please call the foundation office at (937) 393-2700.
New Directions Telethon
Jan. 24 in Greenfield
The 19th annual New Directions Youth Ministry Telethon is scheduled for
Tuesday, Jan. 24 from 7-9 p.m. on Channel 3 on Time Warner Cable in
Greenfield. There will also be live updates of the telethon broadcasting on
WVNU, 97.5 FM, for those who do not get cable Channel 3. The public is
invited to visit the GCTV-3 studio and the McClain High School Cafetorium,
where you can join the New Directions group for food, fellowship and prayer
and/or make a contribution in person. Many people prefer to make their
tax-deductible donations prior to the end of the year. If you would like to
make a donation now or any time prior to the telethon, please contact Mike
Anderson at (937) 876-9868. Early donations will be included in the telethon
totals and will be acknowledged on-air during the telethon.
Cowan Lake Association
plans Jan. 27 dinner
The Cowan Lake Association of Sportsmen (CLASS) will host a ham and
beans dinner Friday, Jan. 27 from 4-7 p.m. at their location on 331
Beechwood Road (off Route 350) in Wilmington. The menu will include ham and
beans, cornbread, side dishes, desserts and beverages. The cost is $6 for
adults, $5 for seniors and $2 for children. Carry-out available.
Lynchburg Lions Club
breakfast Jan. 7
The Lynchburg Lions Club will host their monthly pancake and sausage
breakfast on Saturday, Jan. 7 at the Lynchburg Lions Club/Gun Club Building
on Sharpsville Road in Lynchburg. The breakfast will be served from 8-11
a.m.
The public is invited to come and enjoy the meal and support the Lions
Club in its many community service projects.
Greenfield Historical
Society hosts Jan. 8 dinner
The Greenfield Historical Society will be holding their first Sunday
dinner of the year on Sunday, Jan. 8.
The meal will be held at the Grain & Hay Building and will consist of
roast pork loin with applesauce, vegetable, potato, dessert, bread and
drinks. Waiters and waitresses will be serving guests from 11:30 a.m.-1:30
p.m. The cost is $10. In addition, information about the upcoming
publication of the society’s newest book will be available.
Come on down after church and have a great meal, visit with friends and
support the Greenfield Historical Society.
SATH’s annual Sweetheart Charity Ball Feb. 11
SATH will be holding its annual Valentine’s Sweetheart Charity Ball on
Saturday, Feb. 11 at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington. The evening will
begin with appetizers at 6 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m. and dancing from 8-11 p.m.
The attire for the evening is semi-formal/formal.
The cost is $100 per couple which includes appetizers, dinner, dancing,
photos and door prizes. Child care will be available. Treat your sweetheart
to a special evening and help support SATH. SATH is a non-profit
organization that assists children with disabilities by sponsoring programs
that enhance the quality of their life. For tickets and information, contact
Linda Allen, SATH executive director, at (937) 393-1904 ext.131 or (937)
364-6144, or visit www.kampdovetail.com.
Recovery program
meets on Tuesdays
The Celebrate Victory Recovery Program meets every Tuesday night at 7
p.m. at ReaLife Church, located at 230 West South Street, Hillsboro.
Alzheimer’s Support
Group meetings
The Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Cincinnati will sponsor a
Highland County Alzheimer’s/Dementia Family Caregiver Support Group on the
third Monday of each month from 5-6:30 p.m. at Highland District Hospital.
For information, contact Vickie Gaines at (937) 840-6581.
Colony Theater hosts
Christian music series
The Colony Theatre in Hillsboro will kick off its Christian music series
the third Saturday of every month. Shows start at 7:30 p.m For information,
call Tina Bradshaw at the Colony or Charlie Hargrave at 218-2290.
Southside Praise and Worship
Southside Praise and Worship meets for Sunday school at 10 a.m. Sundays
and hosts worship services 10:45 and 6 p.m. Sundays and 7 p.m. Tuesdays. The
church is located at 621 S. East St., Hillsboro and is led by pastors Denny
and Marie Riddell. For more information, call (937) 604-9350.
Next Open Door
meal Jan. 28
The next Open Door Free Meal, hosted monthly at the fellowship hall of
Greenfield United Methodist Church, located on the corner of South and
Fourth Streets, will be held on Jan. 28.
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