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May 5, 2011

GCS District Voters... Thank you for your support

GCS District Residents,

On behalf of the students, staff, and administration, please accept our thanks on the recent passage of the Operating Levy Renewal.  We truly appreciate your support!

Thank you!
Ben Studabaker, Cindy Scott, Sue Bowman, Joe Payne and Jim Sommer - Board of Education Members
Susie Riegle-Superintendent

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May 4, 2011

To all Darke County Folks who care about their schools

The following three tables consist of facts derived directly from reports generated by school districts in Darke County as required by the Ohio Board of Education, the Ohio Board of Education Annual School evaluation report or the School Facilities Eligibility Ranking List.

The purpose of presenting these three tables is to give each eligible voter an opportunity to look at relevant information about the schools in Darke County. As you can see, Bradford School District is included because it is physically in Darke County. The Ohio Board of Education considers it to still be in Miami County and is still tracked as such... Read More

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April 28, 2011

To the Republican Voters of Greenville –

On May 3 those of us who vote Republican will be choosing the candidate who will not only likely be the Mayor of Greenville, but will also be the Republican Party’s candidate for Mayor.

One candidate has contributed to the party and actively participated in party activities on a routine basis. When asked to help, he has been there and was always willing to take on whatever job was asked of him. He has contributed funds to party activities and attended party events on a regular basis... Read More

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April 27, 2011

Petition to Repeal Senate Bill 5

ATTENTION!!! The first opportunity for Darke County residents to sign the petition to repeal Senate Bill 5 will be in the former Marsh's Parking Lot in Greenville (around 125 Martin Street) this Friday, April 29, from 3:15 to 5:30 PM... Read More

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April 24, 2011

Space Shuttle Commentary

Hi there,
 
Thanks for your informative web site.
 
I've quite enjoyed the articles on your site as they pertain to the soon-to-be-relocated space shuttles and have refrained from saying anything.  However, today's piece, "Commentary: Brown had no help from Obama aides on shuttle effort" on your web page was amazing beyond belief.  How sad it is that a senator or anyone would think the POTUS's aides would help in any way with NASA's decision.  Given what's going on with the debt/economy, the POTUS... Read More

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April 24, 2011

Versailles School District Citizens

This is the third in a series of articles to inform you of the serious financial condition of our school district. A new contract Master Agreement  is being negotiated between the Versailles Education Association and the Versailles Board of Education for the period of July 1 2011 - June 30, 2014. The state has finalized how they will increase/decrease funding for  all school districts in Ohio. The funding will be based on a formula that divides  the total property values in a district by the total number of students in that district. The good news is state funding for our district will increase by $295,675  (5.2%) in fiscal... Read More

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April 21, 2011

Help us stop Obamacare in Ohio!
 
It was March 23, 2010 when President Obama signed his health care bill into law, and it was one of the worst pieces of legislation our country has ever seen.  Please join us in supporting the Ohio Liberty Council in their efforts to promote the Ohio Health Care Freedom Amendment... Read More

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April 20, 2011

Letter to the Bloggers:

In fulfilling a campaign promise that I made to make your County Commissioners more accessible, I will be at Smith’s Coffeehouse in Arcanum on Saturday, May 7th 2011, from 8 until 10 a.m.  I will be answering your questions about the County or any other topics that affect your lives.  I firmly believe that better communication between elected officials and the people makes for much better government.  Government belongs to the people, not those who govern.  This is your chance to ask questions and to find out what we are doing in the Commissioners office that affects you.  Smith’s Coffeehouse is located at 109 West George Street in downtown Arcanum.  I look forward to seeing you there!

Mike Stegall- County Commissioner

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April 13, 2011

Proposed 28th Amendment

No one has been able to explain why young men and women serve in the U.S.
Military for 20 years, risking their lives protecting freedom, and only get
50% of their pay while politicians hold their political positions in the
safe confines of the capital, protected by these same men and women, and
receive full pay retirement after serving one term. It just does not make
any sense.

On Monday, FOX news learned that the staffers of Congress family members are
exempt from having to pay back student loans. This will get national
attention if other news networks will broadcast it. When you add this to the
below, just where will all of it stop? ... Read More

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April 1, 2011

Educate Versailles Members express their Concerns

Editor:

RE: Versailles Board of Education (BOE)  Meeting of 3-15-11
  
Several Educate Versailles members presented questions, made comments and noted responses. These are noted below.

*Has the BOE run any financial projections relative to the impact of SB 5 (Senate Bill 5) and state funding reductions?  The Boards response was NO.

*Does the Board intend to attempt to complete a new "Master Agreement" prior to SB 5 being signed into law? This question was related to a 3-12-11 article published in the Dayton Daily News entitled, "Teachers rush for contracts before SB 5 becomes law"... Read More

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