‘Quaker Tank’ returns as WC’s version of TV’s ‘Shark Tank’
By Randy Sarvis - Wilmington College
Sophomore Grant Mihalick pitches One Percent Basketball, his business featuring sports training for youth. Grant’s attire features his business’ brand visual identity.
The “sharks” feature a trio of judges, from the left, Kerry Steed, owner of Generations Pizza and a member of the Clinton County Board of Commissioners; Stephanie Butler, director of marketing and communications at Clinton Memorial Hospital; and Kym Parks, director of marketing for Air Transport Services Group (ATSG).
Two communication arts students, sophomore Tiara Harris of Wilmington and senior Layne Frederick, chat with one of the judges, Kerry Steed, during a break while filming Quaker Tank.
Clinton County Board of Realtors heartens Sarkees
Realtor Ray Sarkees, back row fifth from right, was at the Clinton County Board of Realtors annual Day of Caring Pancake Brunch fundraiser May 15 despite battling a health issue. Sarkees volunteers every year for the pancake fundraiser held in support of the homeless shelter, and this year members of the Board of Realtors wore Sarkees Strong T-shirts in encouragement. This year the fundraiser was conducted outdoors in a drive-through format on the grounds of the Wilmington Presbyterian Church.
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Realtor Ray Sarkees, back row fifth from right, was at the Clinton County Board of Realtors annual Day of Caring Pancake Brunch fundraiser May 15 despite battling a health issue. Sarkees volunteers every year for the pancake fundraiser held in support of the homeless shelter, and this year members of the Board of Realtors wore Sarkees Strong T-shirts in encouragement. This year the fundraiser was conducted outdoors in a driv
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR
Upcoming local in-person public events are listed below. We recommend you check with each individual event/organization for updates on changes, cancellations or postponements, and for information on safety requirements (masks, social distancing, etc.) for any events you plan to attend.
Saturday, May 15
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Clinton County Master Gardeners springtime plants sale 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, May 15 at the Sheep Barn at the fairground. Available for purchase on-site will be annuals, perennials and vegetable plants.
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Clinton County Farmers Market for 2021 debuts Saturday, May 15 and every Saturday from 8:30 a.m. to noon through Oct. 16 on Mulberry Street (between Locust and Main streets). Event will continue to follow recommendations regarding social distancing and wearing of face mask, with a handwashing station. https://www.facebook.com/ClintonCountyFarmersMarket .
Partners for community prosperity
Dan Evers - Guest columnist
Economic Development Week recognized this year May 9-15 was created by the International Economic Development Council to increase awareness of local programs that create jobs, advance career development opportunities, and improve communities’ quality of life.
The Clinton County Port Authority will be participating in Economic Development Week for the third year in a row, in collaboration with our local Economic Development partners: the City of Wilmington, the Clinton County Board of Commissioners, the Clinton County Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Clinton County Regional Planning Commission, the Community Improvement Corporation of Wilmington, Main Street Wilmington, the Ohio SBDC at Miami Regionals, and the Wilmington-Clinton County Chamber of Commerce.