White Accepts DCP Board of Commissioners Seat

Tina White has been a dedicated Darke County Parks volunteer and member of the Friends of Darke County Parks for over five years and beginning on January 1, 2017 will take a seat on the park board of commissioners.

White is a graduate of Greenville High School and works for Western Southern Life. Some of her volunteer activities for the park have included the Waffle Breakfast during the Maple Syrup Festival, managing the pie baking contest at Prairie Days, and carving stamps for Nature Day celebrations among many others. Her enthusiasm for nature, education, and fun is contagious.

White said she is, “excited and prepared to begin this new challenge with the Darke County Parks Board of Commissioners.” The board positions are on staggered 3 year terms, and members are appointed by Probate Judge Jason Aslinger. White will be taking over for L. Stephen Shaltry who served the board for 24 years before his retirement at the end of 2016.

The Darke County Parks staff and volunteers are excited about Tina joining the commissioner ranks and bringing with her enthusiasm and love for nature and the parks.

Photo Caption: Pictured left to right are Roger L. Brocious, DCP Board President; L. Shephen Shaltry, Vice President; Judge Jason R. Aslinger; Tina White, future DCP Board member; and John M. Cook, Commissioner-At-Large. 

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Christmas Tree Recycling at DCP

Live Christmas trees are beautiful, fragrant, and steeped in Yuletide traditions, but many wonder what to do with it after the season is over. Darke County Parks in conjunction with Darke County Solid Waste are again offering their Christmas Tree Recycling program. Drop off live Christmas trees at Shawnee Prairie Preserve on St. Rt. 502 just west of Greenville between December 27th and January 13th. Just follow the signs up the service road to the drop off location. The trees will be shredded and used as mulch on the parks paths and walking trails. Please remove all ornaments, lights, wire, tinsel, and nails prior to drop off, and regretfully they cannot accept trees with fake snow. For more information about this or any of the other park district programs, please call the Nature Center at (937) 548-0165.

Did you know? Germany is credited with starting the Christmas tree tradition in the 16th century when devout Christians brought decorated trees into their homes. 

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