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2011 - KEY CLUB MEMBERS VOLUNTEERED MORE THAN 2,000 HOURS
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Family Events...
Financial literacy begins at home
By Marybeth Hicks
“Mom, I need new running shoes.” “Mom, can I have $9 for the field trip
next week?” “The AP Bio exam is $85. Should I get your checkbook?”
“Mom, there’s no food.” Sigh. If you’re like me, the joy of parenting
is tinged only by the relentless, unimaginable, skyrocketing expense of
raising children in today’s economy. From keeping up with growing feet
and gangly limbs to restocking the pantry, it seems not a day goes by
without spending money... Read More. See More Opinion.
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LIVING POSITIVE WITH LESS INCOME
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Smaller Retail Stores
By Sharon Hopper, Senior Scribe
The last article was talking about going grocery shopping and making
some different choices. I would like to continue that theme. Today we
have groceries at many different retail stores. One can really save
some dollars if you shop carefully. You really should watch those
expiration dates. But if you are purchasing well within the date posted
you will have a safe product provided you use it prior to the date. Now
let’s look at... Read More. See More Community.
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DARKE COUNTY ANIMAL SHELTER
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Pets of the week
We have Axle at the Darke County Animal Shelter. He is a 3-year-old
Jack Russell terriers mix. He is white with black around his face and
has short hair. He is a sweet little guy and will make a great
housedog. He weighs around 15 pounds and loves people. He will make a
great companion and is ready for adoption. We have April at the Darke
County Animal Shelter. She... Read More. See More Community.
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| SPIRITUAL GROWTH
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You Are There
By Christy Riley
Teen Scribe
Though I walk through the valley
Of the shadow of death
I know you are there
Crying with me
As all I can do
Is weep
With a broken heart
Dreams so... Read More. See More Teen Scribes. |
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ECONOMY, CREDIT, PRICES & CONFIDENCE
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Dayton Business Journal...
Forecast: U.S. new auto sales to rise 14%
Car sales are expected to pick up steam as the year progresses,
according to a new report. A.T. Kearney Inc. forecasts 13.2 million new
autos will be sold in the U.S. this year. That would account for a 14
percent rise from the 11.55 million new vehicles sold last year. The
study predicts sales will reach 16... Read More. See More News. |
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DESIRE FOR GOOD EDUCATION A CRIME
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Townhall...
Education Freedom is Civil Rights Issue of Today
By Star Parker
Criminal charges against one single black mother and conviction of
another for sending their children to schools in districts in which
they are not residents provide yet more indications of deep seated
problems festering in our country. Moreover, it makes you wonder about
how long it is going to take for blacks to wake up to their real... Read
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TEN REAL ESTATE MONEY LOSERS
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Townhall...
Lose Money in Real Estate Today
by Kathy Fettke
Real estate professionals often preach about all the ways you can make
money buying property. Rarely are we told about how we can lose money.
I’m a real estate professional, and I’m here to set the record
straight. Here are ten sure-fire ways to lose money: 1. Not
Understanding the Deal - Never put money into something you don’t
understand... Read
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| NOTES
FROM
THE
EDITOR - TODAY IS SUNDAY, MAY 22,
2011 |
Something
for everyone today. News and opinion, shopping tips, financial literacy
tips and some optimism about the economy. Unfortunately, there is still
total chaos in our nation’s capitol. Oh well. Enjoy the spring weather.
Also in News: What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls; and Gang of Six at ‘impasse’ as Tom Coburn drops out. Events: “Building Blocks II” Parenting Class Planned. Community: American Legion Post presents Darke County Parks with new flag. Blogs:
Suburban voters likely in dark about redistributive taxation;
Editorial: A rock and a hard place; and Gun-toting foolishness:
editorial. For
Yesterday's Home Page Click Here.
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