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Rumpke recently purchased 466 acres of additional land off of Bond Road that have many residents in Whitewater Township and surrounding areas concerned. HALIE BARGER/The Harrison-Press

Dump talk

The expansion of the Rumpke Inc. Bond Road landfill in Whitewater Township sparked discussion at four public meetings including one in Indiana. The recent purchase of 466 additional acres on Bond Road has people urging elected officials to take action.

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Jim Dole, above, was awarded Ohio Legionnaire of the Year by the American Legion Department of Ohio. From left Past Department of Ohio Commander and member of Post 199 Jerry Wilson, Linda Dole, Doug Dole, Department of Ohio 1st Vice Commander Jean Wilson, Jim Dole, Annie Milesky, Mike Dole and Mark Dole. At right, Larry Black was awarded Ohio Civilian Life Saver of the Year by the American Legion Department of Ohio. SUBMITTED PHOTOS

Awards for two

Two men were honored at the state level for their community service. Jim Dole and Larry Black both received awards from the American Legion Department of Ohio.

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The new officers for the Shaker Farms Graden Club are, from left, Brenda Manger, recording secretary; Paulla Dill, vice president; Karen Fuchs, president, and Diane Packard, corresponding secretary. Absent, Trish Kluener, treasurer. SUBMITTED PHOTO

Garden Club elects officers, make plans for the year

Members of Shaker Farms Garden Club met for the first time this year on Wednesday, March, 24 at the Harrison Township Civic Center. Co-presidents Brenda Manger and Dottie Long honored the past presidents and gave an inspiring synopsis of the last two years of club activities: Beautify Harrison Pots for summer and the holidays; maintaining gardens at Dry Fork and Interstate 74, Looker House, and Passmore cabin; Library holiday decorations and educational displays; Youth Projects with microgreens and seeds; Mugs of Friendship; GCO Inc.

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