Wilmington, Ohio -- Dawn Perez of Wilmington, a registered nurse in the Clinton Memorial Hospital Surgery Center, received the second DAISY Award For Extraordinary Nurses given at CMH Regional Health System. The award, presented in collaboration with The American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) is part of the DAISY Foundation's program to recognize the super-human efforts nurses perform everyday.

Shadow Roosa, a member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans, donated several books on the American Civil War to the Highland County District Library.  The Sons of Confederate Veterans is the oldest hereditary organization for male descendants of Confederate soldiers.  Membership is open to all male descendants of any veteran who served honorably in the Confederate armed forces.  For information on the local chapter, call 937-402-8273.

The New Vienna Community Church welcomes the public to the presentation of the Christmas play, "The Christmas Guest" at 6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 20. The church is located at 412 West Street in New Vienna. The play will be followed by a traditional candlelight service. The evening will conclude with refreshments provided by some of the cast.

St. Benignus Catholic Church in Greenfield will be offering free and delicious Christmas dinners to those in need.  They are available for pickup or delivery on Christmas day from noon-3 p.m. at the church on 218 S. 2nd St.

David and Helen (Boerger) Caplinger were married Dec. 20, 1959 at St. Paul Lutheran Church (Chuckery), Milford Center, Ohio.

Essays composed by king, queen, prince and princess

The final days ofChristmas at the Cabin are quickly approaching. Open

The gloomy weather this week serves as a reminder that winter weather is just around the corner. You have heard me often complain about shorter daylight hours during this time of year.  However, there is a bright side to the increased hours of darkness. It gives us a chance to admire the Christmas displays and lights in the area that serve to brighten up those long hours of darkness.  Christmas shopping ads remind us that the clock is ticking for purchasing those gifts for those special someones.

Annual Membership Drive

Hillsboro Bible Baptist Church welcomes THIS HOPE in concert Sunday, Dec. 20 at 6 p.m.