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The Delta Queen has been nominated for inclusion on the National Trust for Preservation’s 2009 list of America’s Most Endangered Historic Places. The nomination was submitted today by noted Kentucky preservationist and longtime Trust member Donald E. Clare, Jr.

Even though the regular Safari Transport visitor season at the Wilds has ended, special events continue throughout the fall, winter and spring that highlight the unique conservation education opportunities at the Wilds.

This ministry has had the same foundational scripture from the time it was founded in 1995. Before Jesus was crucified he prayed this prayer found in John 17:20-25, My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message, that all of them may be one, Father, just as you are in me and I am in you. May they also be in us so that the world may believe that you have sent me. I have given them the glory that you gave me, that they may be one as we are one: I in them and you in me. may they be brought to complete unity to let the world know that you have sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me. Father, I want those you have given me to be with me where I am, and to see my glory, the glory you have given me because you loved me before the creation of the world. "Righteous Father, though the world does not know you, and they know that you have sent me. I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them.

The Blues, Jazz & Folk Music Society of Marietta, Ohio announces their 17th annual River City Blues Competition, the oldest and largest blues talent competition in the state of Ohio. Last year's competition saw 18 great blues acts. Past participants have come from Ohio, West Virginia, Michigan, Kentucky, Indiana, and Pennsylvania. They compete for sponsorship to the International Blues Challenge ( IBC), and this year we are expecting to showcase an increasing amount of quality regional blues talent. A full roster of 18 blues acts competed last year with a close finish. Last year's first place winner is Mojo Theory from Columbus Ohio. Austin "Walkin' Cane" also placed in the top-3 finishers and so will represent BJFM in the Solo/Duo category in Memphis in 2009.

COMFORT INN/RIVER CITY TAVERN & GRILL 700 Pike Street Marietta, Ohio 45750 Prizes will be awarded for Top 3 winners from each division.

As many of you know, the Colony Theatre has been raising money to try to restore the 1000 seat, amazing live performance venue. To date, they have raised $5 of the $6 million necessary to fully restore this Broadway caliber theatre.

Two male southern white rhinos were recently born at the Wilds, making a total of six of this threatened species born at the conservation center in Southeast Ohio, and the only third generation of white rhinos born in managed herds on record in North America.

The Marietta Chapter Sons of the American Revolution will present a special program on Veterans Day at Mound Cemetery. At the request of Judith Perrin, Marietta Middle School teacher, chapter members in Revolutionary period dress, will conduct a Memorial Service and walking tour of Revolutionary War Patriot gravesites. The Student Assistance Class, led by Perrin and Dennis Riley have begun studies his week on the Revolutionary War. This class alows students to go more in depth into specialized topics and research projects.

The evening will feature a keynote presentation on, “The Top 10 Ways to Go Green in Your Garden,” by Mike Ennemoser. Mike is the garden center manager at Greenleaf Landscapes in Marietta, Ohio. Mike graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in agronomy, specializing in ornamental horticulture. Mike’s area of expertise in Horticulture includes annuals, perennials, trees and shrubs. Mike also enjoys container gardening.

Even though the regular Safari Transport visitor season at the Wilds has ended, special events continue throughout the fall, winter and spring that highlight the unique conservation education opportunities at the Wilds