The Leesburg Library is “Going Green” this month in honor of St. Patrick’s Day! Patrons of all ages can participate in a St. Patty’s Day contest from March 1 through March 16 and win a green prize. We hope you will also wear a little green and share a sweet Irish treat with us on Wednesday, March 17.

Bonnie Sue Wilson and Harold Stroup of Mansfield (formerly of Greenfield) celebrate 50th wedding anniversary. They were married on March 8, 1960.

Navy Seaman Recruit Brandon S. Murray, son of Tina M. and stepson of Kieth A. Raypole of Bainbridge, Ohio, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

“Caring. Close to Home” is a fitting tagline for Highland District Hospital. It seems just as fitting for a 17 year volunteer who just chalked up 4,000 volunteer hours. Shirley Conley is a volunteer who has been committed to the mission of caring through her service to HDH as a volunteer.

Join us on Saturday, March 20, 6-10 p.m. for our first Saturday night bash of the year. Enjoy great food, music and dancing, cards, pool and cornhole. Live  music will be provided by the Over the Hill Gang.

Marine Corps Pfc. Joshua S. Kreal, son of Cheryl R. Hatfield of Sinking Spring, Ohio and Seng H. Kreal of West Chester, Ohio, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C. designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally.

The Blanchester Downtown Development Committee will kick off its first event of 2010 by ROASTING one of Blanchester’s long-serving public servants, Donald Walker. Walker, who has worn many hats during a lifelong career with the village including stints with the Life Squad, the Blanchester Board of Public Affairs and the Blanchester Fire Department, is currently Blanchester’s Fire Chief. It is fitting and proper that Blanchester citizens have this opportunity to bestow their affection and a little bit of chicanery upon a gentleman who needs no introduction but deserves recognition. The event will take place in the Municipal Cafeteria on Cherry Street beginning with registration at 5.30 and dinner at 6:00 PM on Saturday March 6.

On Jan. 11, 1945, Miss Irene Zile and Mr. Gail Humphrey were united in marriage.

Martin's SUPERVALU announces the start of their Pump Perks Fuel Rewards program. Pump Perks allows customers to save on fuel by making purchases at Martin's SUPERVALU. Customers can choose from over 1,000 items identified with the Pump Perks tag. These tags also identify the amount per gallon discount earned if the product is purchased. The fuel discounts can be redeemed at Sardinia Fuel Mart, located at 153 Winchester Street.

Leesburg resident Alison Gingerich, who is currently appearing Thursday nights at 10 p.m. on Lifetime's popular "Project Runway" and "Models of the Runway," was selected as one of the top ten finalists on the Thursday, Feb. 18 episode.

The Leesburg Order of the Eastern Star No. 57 and the Masonic Lodge No. 78 combined efforts on Feb. 4 to bring the Cincinnati Freestore Foodbank to the Fairfield Township area.

Last week in this article, I mentioned that the famous groundhog Punxsutawney Phil recently saw his shadow which is supposed to indicate six more weeks of winter. However, that famous weather predictor failed to mention that it was going to be six weeks of crappy weather!

The days may be short and the weather may be taking its toll, but there's always something to look forward to in February - the Cabin Fever Arts Festival.

Marine Corps Pvt. Sammy R. Groves, son of Angela C. Groves of Hillsboro, Ohio, recently completed 12 weeks of basic training at Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, S. C. designed to challenge new Marine recruits both physically and mentally.