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2011 - YOUTHFUL RIVALRIES PART OF GROWING UP
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Family Events... Friendship struggles all part of the game
By Marybeth Hicks
A week ago, my teenaged son, Jimmy, announced he was headed down the
street to play one-on-one basketball with his lifelong pal, John. “This
is it,” he said confidently. “I’m finally going to beat him.” Jimmy and
John have had a rivalry on the driveway since they were old enough to
tie their own sneakers. But in all those years, Jimmy has never been
the champ, despite the fact that he is now roughly 6’3” and John topped
out at about 5’10.” Nobody drives to the basket like John. Now that
they’re entering their senior year in high school, the driveway
duels... Read More. More Opinion.
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EDISON COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Six Lady Chargers Named Academic All-Americans
Edison Community College had six student-athletes named to the NJCAA
Academic All-American Team this year and the women’s volleyball team
was nominated as the Academic Team of the Year, receiving the third
highest GPA in the country. Jessica Shimp, who plays for the Lady
Chargers volleyball team, became the first athlete in Edison history to
win the award... Read More. More Community. |
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GREENVILLE TOASTMASTERS 1238
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Toastmasters celebrate 40th Anniversary
Active and inactive Toastmaster members and guests met Saturday, July 9
in the Brick Room of the Brethren Retirement Community to celebrate the
fortieth anniversary of the Greenville Toastmasters Club #1238.
Following hor d’oeuvres prepared by club president Elaine Bailey, Bob
Farmer, Toastmaster for the event, welcomed a group of thirty-one... Read More. More Community.
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"CONSPICUOUS CONSUMPTION" OKAY NOW
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Dayton Business Journal...
Wealthy boost spending on luxury goods
by Laura Englehart
Luxury magazine the Rob Report’s publisher David Arnold said in a
recent CNBC article that some wealthy consumers were hesitant in the
past to showcase their fortune in an economic climate that left others
struggling financially. But, Arnold said, “That conspicuous consumption
feeling, or that concern... Read More. More News. |
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CAKE WALK, MOON WALK & MORE
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Gateway Youth Plans Street Carnival
The Gateway Youth Program invites the public to and evening of fun,
food and games on Monday, July 18th. The Gateway Street Carnival
will be located on the inside and outside of their building at 116 E.
Third Street in Greenville from 4:00 to 6:00 pm. You won’t want to miss
all the fun; there will be games that include a cake walk, moon walk,
silent auctions and so much more. There is no admission... Read
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THE TRUTHS AND VALUES THAT BIND US
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Townhall...
Shaping Citizens, Saving Souls
By Suzanne Fields
A neighbor of mine, age 15, left the picnic on the Fourth of July
expecting to set off fireworks in the family. He had a declaration of
his own: “I’m off to play one of those violent video games the Supreme
Court says are protected by my First Amendment rights.” He got a groan
or two (probably less than he had hoped for), but... Read
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NOT POOR... BY CHINESE STANDARDS
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Townhall...
One Way To Make a Conservative
By Mona Charen
It’s impossible to read Ying Ma’s fascinating memoir, “Chinese Girl in
the Ghetto,” without wincing. She was born in Guangzhou, China’s third
largest city. Throughout her mostly carefree early childhood years, she
kept her family’s secret: that her parents repeatedly sought permission
to emigrate to the United States. Her family was...
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FROM
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EDITOR - TODAY IS SUNDAY, JULY 17,
2011 |
Ryan
Day talks to Darke County Republican Men’s Club about ongoing issues in
Washington; and Darke County Republican Women have a “Fascinating”
time. Stories to come. Also in News:
President, Democrats, support Balanced Budget Amendment; As debt
ceiling scramble continues, Boehner signals options are open; and
Kasich pledges $2M for research by Ohio children’s hospitals. Community: CHIP assistance offered at CAP. Events: Darke County Parks... Summer Stargazing. Blogs:
The One Becomes The Jerk; Obama Out on Called Third Strike; and
Republicans Must Vote Against Raising Debt Ceiling or Face Political
Annihilation. For
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