TODAY
IS SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16,
2012 - HISTORIC SANTA LETTER
Yes, Virginia, There is a Santa Claus
New York Sun Editorial
Sept. 21, 1897
Eight-year-old Virginia O'Hanlon wrote a letter to the editor of New
York's Sun, and the quick response was printed as an unsigned editorial
Sept. 21, 1897. The work of veteran newsman Francis Pharcellus Church
has since become history's most reprinted newspaper editorial,
appearing in part or whole in dozens of languages in books, movies, and
other editorials, and on posters and stamps.… Read
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TRAGEDY IN CONNECTICUT
WHIO-TV Locals, schools react to elementary shooting
By Jill Kelley
The shooting at a Connecticut elementary school Friday that killed
dozens of people, including at least 20 children, has prompted
questions about the security measures in place at Dayton-area schools.
“It puts everyone on hyper-vigilance; it is human nature,” said Jill
Moberley, Dayton... Read
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FRANKLIN MONROE BASKETBALL
Jets win big on homecoming night By George Starks
PITSBURG- It’s no secret that when coaches and kids hit the floor,
field or track, the goal is always the same. Go undefeated. With that
in mind, there are some games during a season that are must wins for
all schools. One of those is homecoming. That portion on the Franklin
Monroe season happened Friday in The Hangar as the Jets unloaded a... Read
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DARKE COUNTY SENIOR SCRIBE
ARE WE CRAZY?
By Delbert Blickenstaff
Concussion is defined as “a jarring injury to the brain resulting in a
disturbance of cerebral function.” Football coaches are very
aware of the dangers of concussions in their players, and they try to
get the best head gear to protect them. The refs are very hard on
players who cause head injuries. Why is it then that while we try to
prevent concussions in one sport, we applaud and reward participants... Read
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WHEN CHILDREN WERE CHILDREN
Santa’s letter written backwards
By Sharon Hopper
Well by golly we are still looking at the coming Holiday Season. Pretty
soon school will be out and the children will be hunting for something
to do. Now this is the time that my mom would give us our Christmas
shopping money and she would take us to town. Naturally it was the dime
store. Woolworth or Ben Franklin. I had a smaller brother and I would
take his hand and we would shop for all the...
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TEEN REVIVAL
Can you hear Him calling?
By Kalista King and Kelsi Mancillas
My hope for these articles is that all of you who read them will be
filled with encouragement as you read about what God is doing here in
Darke County. I have been able to get together with some incredible
teenagers the past few weeks and share the privilege of writing about
what God had been doing in their lives. I am here today with another
girl who is very...
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GARST MUSEUM
Members Only Candy Cane Mystery Discount Sale Saturday, December 22 and Sunday, December 23, 2012
To show our appreciation for all of the people who support the museum
with a yearly membership, The Museum Store at Garst is offering a
special candy cane mystery discount sale for Darke County Historical
Society Members. Stop in either... Read
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NOTES
& THOUGHTS
FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2012
As
the nation continues to mourn over Friday’s tragedy, try to remember
that we will be observing a world-changing event that occurred over
2000 years ago. Please pray with me for the little ones lost and their
families as we try to give our children a reason for joy in the Birth
of our Savior. On Monday we will post another set of letters, this one
from Mrs. Buscher’s First Grade class at Woodland Heights. God Bless
you and yours. Promos: New Sale offering from Hansbarger. Also in Blogs: Begging for mercy:Crime victims asking for voice. Community: Local DAR chapter donates to mitten tree. Events: Darke County Commissioners to hold special sessions. News: Mich. Gov. Snyder signs into law right-to-work bills. Sports: Eldora supports local food pantries. Obituaries: Richard L. McCollum. Yesterday's
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