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TODAY IS TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2011  -  GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR 2011, DAY 3 PHOTOS
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Sights, People and Events are ongoing Highlights
Photos by Elaine Bailey

The Great Darke County Fair has long presented solutions to a variety of rural county social options. It is a place where hard-working youngsters show off their animals and produce. It is a place where kids can enjoy the carnival flavor of rides and “try your hand for a prize” games. It is a place where top flight local and national entertainment is available for those who wish to partake. It is a place where politicians and organizations can get the word out to a large number of people at one time in one place… And it is a place where people – young and old... Read More. More Community.
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GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR... FOR KIDS
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Every Kid a Winner in Freaky Veggie Contest
By Dylan Hoover

The kids did great in decorating their vegetables. They only had 30 minutes to build their artistic creations. Their imagination and creativity really helped them in this competition… every kid came out a winner today. Daniel Booker got 1st Place with his tomato. Vince Wetzel got 2nd Place with his potato, and Bradley Booker got 3rd... Read More. More Community.

STATE OF THE HEART HOSPICE
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Darke County Residents earn Hospice Certification

Several State of the Heart Hospice staff members recently earned the Certified Hospice & Palliative Care distinction following the completion of a required course and examination. From the Darke County office, Kim Livingston, Stacy Fry, Susan Elifritz, and Heather Bankson have all achieved this certification over the last few months. “Earning this certification takes considerable studying, followed by an intensive examination... Read More. More Community.
 
FROM HILL'S CONCESSIONS AT THE FAIR
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So what’s a Whoopie Pie?
Origins are unknown... taste will “knock your socks off”
By Elaine Bailey

The origin of the Whoopie Pie is not certain.  But there is no question as to the delectable taste of a Whoopie Pie.  It is rumored that when the dessert is discovered in a lunch bag or box, that a cry of “Whoopie” erupts from the recipient, as she bites into the cake... Read More. More Community.

DARKE COUNTY FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER
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Darke Elks Benevolence Group donates to Shelter

The Darke Elks Benevolence recently presented a check to members of The Friends of the Shelter. The Friends of the Shelter is a 501 (c) 3 non profit group that raises funds to provide extra amenities and comfort to the animals that currently reside at the Darke County Animal Shelter... Read More. More Community.

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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
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Early Morning Discovery Hikes Continue!

If you haven’t attended one of the Early Morning Discovery Hikes this summer with Darke County Parks, you’re missing out! Lately, we have been travelling to many different parks, searching for as many species of birds, wildflowers, dragonflies and more that we can discover.  Last week took us to the “walk-in entrance” of Shawnee Prairie Preserve
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CONTEST: HAS OBAMA OFFERED A SPECIFIC?
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Townhall... 
Wanted: Ideas That Work
By Suzanne Fields

If all politics were truly local, Tim Pawlenty might still be in the race. The former governor of Minnesota made the best offer to Iowans, promising to cook their dinner or mow their lawn. Of course, there was a catch. The winner of the dinner and a freshly clipped lawn had to come up with an example of something specific offered by President Obama to solve
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NOTES FROM THE EDITOR  -  TODAY IS TUESDAY, AUGUST 23, 2011
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Get the fair photos and articles as they happen… in case you missed postings over the weekend, click on the Community tab at the top of the page and scroll down. You’ll see stories and more than 100 photos already posted for your viewing pleasure. Have a great rest of the week. In News: Summit on Ohio Campus Safety and Security; and Brown has double-digit leads over GOP foes - but approval slips. Community: DCP helps YMCA Summer Camp! Events: Friday Fair Sampler; and Free Smoke Detector Batteries. Blogs: Letter to Anyone Who Thinks Obama Should Not Go On Vacation; Our financial prudence compared to other states paying off; and Bernanke’s Manslaughter of US Economy. Obituaries: Danny L. “Dan” Eldridge, George B. Moore, Jr. For Yesterday's Home Page Click Here.

 
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