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IS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14,
2011 - THAT'S MY OPINION
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The future of Greenville
By Bob Robinson
My Sunday Opinion, A debt of gratitude without measure (see link
below), resonated with several people. The response was positive. Only
one reader, however, took the time to express his own thoughts. He has
done this before with Opinions or stories I’ve written, as well as
those of some others over the past year. As always, I’ve asked if I
could publish the comments. I believed they were pertinent and should
be shared. As always, I expected a “No thanks. I’m not interested
in.... Read More. More Opinion. |
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| FATAL ACCIDENT IN SOUTH COUNTY |
Darke County Sheriff’s Office...
Two vehicle accident results in fatality near New Madison
On December 13, 2011 at approximately 1:34 PM Darke County Deputies,
along with New Madison and Hollansburg Fire, Tri-Village Rescue, Darke
County Coroner and CareFlight were dispatched to the intersection of
Richmond-Palestine Road and Rush Road in reference to a two vehicle
serious injury accident. CareFlight contact the Sheriff’s Office and
advised they would... Read More More News. |
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SO WHO IS REALLY BENEFITTING?
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I need to pay more attention
By George Starks
I received a letter in the mail recently stating my food stamps was
being reduced and my medicade was
going up in connection with my spindown. My first thought was, “what’s
this
about?” Then as I read on it mentioned something about the money I was
receiving on my disability, that I was
getting a raise at the beginning of the year. At that point, I got on
the computer and went to socialsecurity.gov. WOW, it was true, I was...
Read More. More Opinion. |
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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
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Bowl for Kids Sake 2012... and sign up to mentor a child facing adversity
Bowl for Kids Sake 2012...and sign up to mentor a child facing adversity
Join us for a fun filled day and help support local kids in our
community!! Bowl for Kids sake 2012……grab some friends, you pick the
one hour shift that you want to bowl, minimum $40 in donations gets you
into the party, free food and t-shirt!!... Read More. More Events. |
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| FIVE FINGER DISCOUNTS FOR THE HOLIDAYS |
Dayton Business Journal...
Retailers seek to thwart holiday shoplifters
by Ginger Christ
For store owners, the holiday season simultaneously is a blessing and curse. The
increased sales bring in much-needed revenue for retailers, most of whom rely on the busy holiday shopping
season to propel their stores into profitable territory by year end. However,
upped traffic also gives shoplifters the opportunities...Read More. More News. |
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CNO... CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS
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Story Telling Resource Center...
The Miracle of the Poinsettia!
At Christmas in Mexico, most houses display the Poinsettia. Just as we have Holly, Misletoe and the
Christmas Tree, the Mexicans have the poinsettia. They believe that the beautiful plant
brings a blessing that will last all year. The tradition has existed since 1834 when a
miracle occurred in a tiny village. In those days it was customary for
people in the villages to take gifts... Read More. More Community.
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SEASON 10 RUNNER-UP... LAUREN ALAINA
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Dayton Business Journal...
‘American Idol’ runner-up to join Dayton concert
by Ginger Christ
American Idol won’t kick off its 11th
season until January, but a few local fans received an early Idol
surprise. Lauren Alaina, season 10 runner-up, on
Dec. 2 announced she will be joining country singer Jason Aldean’s 2012
My Kinda Party Arena Tour. The tour, which will hit 18 cities, will stop
in Dayton in March. Aldean and Alaina... Read More. More Events. |
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| FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14,
2011 |
I
wrapped up the Art course I was handling for a colleague today… last
trip to Piqua until Jan. 16. After I finish grading papers for my
Humanities course at the local campus, that’ll be a wrap on the fall
term. The holidays are approaching like a locomotive at full speed. Are
you ready? As always, I’m not. Also in News:
Rasmussen… Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls; and Ohio leads nation in green school projects. Blogs:
Polar Express heals all hurts; and North America’s Energy Bounty, By the Numbers. Obituaries:
Guy L. Pearce, Waldon “Moon” Spillers. For
Yesterday's Home Page Click Here.
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