| TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15,
2011 - WHAT WE LOST WHEN WE LOST NEIGHBORHOOD SCHOOLS
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An Ode to Neighborhood Schools
By Dr. Steven Gruber
One day a father was walking through a community with his young son
Billy. As they walked, the father directed the conversation to the
importance of receiving a good education and of good schools. Billy
asks his father, how were you educated? What were schools like when you
were a boy? The father replied by saying, Billy when I went to school
they were located in the neighborhoods where children lived. These
schools were many times within walking distance of our homes and we
enjoyed the changing of the seasons as we walked to and from school.
The neighborhood group of friends... Read More. More Opinion.
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TEEN SCRIBE'S VISIT TO POULTRY DAYS
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Something for everyone at Versailles Poultry Days
By Christy L. Riley
Teen Scribe
The 60th Annual Versailles Poultry Day Festival was an unforgettable
day. As with every year, there were rides, games, activities and events
for all ages. This year featured the annual Poultry Days Parade on
Saturday, an Antique Car Show & Tractor Show/Parade on Sunday,
Kiddie Tractor Pull, Arts & Crafts, Flower and... Read More. More Teen Scribes.
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MONK, 51, PRONOUNCED DEAD AT HOSPITAL
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Darke County Sheriff’s Office…
Pedestrian Struck and Killed on US 127 North of Greenville
On June 13th, 2011 at approximately 5:30 PM, the Darke County Sheriff's
Office along with Ansonia Fire and Ansonia Rescue were dispatched to
the area of US Route 127 & State Road 242 in reference to an injury
accident involving a pick up truck and a bicycle. Preliminary
investigation revealed that a blue Chevy pick up truck, driven by
Patrick J. Johnson, 47, of... Read More. More News. |
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A GARDEN OF ANTIQUES AND ART
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The Gathering at Garst Will Feature Gardeners
Among the exhibitors at the new summer event planned for July 30 and
31, 2011 at Garst Museum in Greenville, Ohio will be garden vendors and
designers who are experts at making a garden exciting. Pictured are
Katie Gabbard and Jenny Clark from The Ivy League Florist on Broadway
in Greenville... Read More. More Events. |
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| FORD LOOKING AT 2ND IN PRODUCTION
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Dayton Business Journal...
Ford to accelerate production by 50%
by DBJ Staff
Ford Motor Co. is making strides to boost production by 50 percent in
the coming years, especially in Asia, according to a New York Times
story. Ford is expected to roll out its growth plans on Tuesday. The
ramped-up production... Read More. More News. |
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ROMNEY HEAD PHOTOSHOPPED ON COVER
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Townhall...
Gutter Journalism at Newsweek
By Armstrong Williams
If you ever needed a reason for why news magazines are starving for
attention and consumer dollars, just stroll down the aisle of your
favorite supermarket and you can judge this industry by its cover(s)
alone. They’re pathetic. They continually fight against their very core
to deliver cutting-edge journalism that compiles the top stories of the
week, and instead look increasingly...
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THERE IS NO RESERVE TO FALL BACK ON
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Townhall...
Obama’s Dilemma -- and Ours
By Pat Buchanan
Seventy-one years ago this spring, after the German army had broken
through the French lines, British Prime Minister Winston Churchill flew
to France to consult his embattled allies on how to stop the advance.
“Where is the strategic reserve?” Churchill urgently asked the French
commander in chief, Gen. Maurice...
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EDITOR - TODAY IS WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15,
2011 |
I hope everyone is enjoying the nice weather… they say it’s going to
get hot and humid again, but it’s great while it lasts. Make your plans
now for Independence Day weekend at The Eagles Shade Road. Watch for
updates! Also in News:
Democrats grumble over Harry Reid’s agenda; Local companies trying to
fill jobs; 11,000 Ohio nonprofits no longer tax-exempt; and Lawmakers
Pay Cut Unlikely To Survive In Budget. Blogs:
3rd Graders Indoctrinated in School Budgeting by Milwaukee Teacher;
Editorial: Punishing talent; and Unapologetic Public School Officials
Turning Children Into Good Little Comrades. Obituaries: Barbara Jean “Jeannie” Hangen. For
Yesterday's Home Page Click Here.
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