TODAY
IS THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013 - MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR
Garst interns help preserve history for new generations
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – How do you preserve the future of a museum by making it
relevant to today’s generation? Especially when you have a limited
budget and ongoing projects… One possible solution is interns.
Universities provide classroom and, where appropriate, laboratory
instruction. In order to provide hands-on experience they typically go
outside the educational environment. Garst Museum Director Clay
Johnson, Ph.D. has tapped into... Read
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SANTA DELIVERS OVER A BILLION PRESENTS
Santa’s message to the children of Darke County
As always, Santa couldn’t remember my name, but he remembered the
questions many of our children asked him. He sent me this letter and
asked me to share it with all the children in Darke County. Bob - Dear
John, I’m surprised at you, Helper No. 31278864. Your children asked me
questions again this year but you didn’t remind me to answer them.
Shame on you!! But you know Santa, ho... Read
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CINCINNATI BENGALS
Bengals on Red alert with AFC North in the fold
bengals.com
CINCINNATI-Andrew Whitworth says Andy Dalton is the symbol of his team
and on Sunday, Dalton offered another franchise quarterback performance
to help the Bengals prove they can win the crunch-time games with elite
performances by their best players. With whispers turning into dull
roars about Cincinnati's... Read More. More Sports.
CHRISTMAS MEMORIES
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... Read
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CHRISTMAS MEMORIES
TLC Family Christmas 'The True Story of Santa Claus'
Santa Claus was not always a jolly old fellow. He did not always have
long white whiskers, and he did not always wear a big red suit. Long
before he lived in the North Pole, and long before his yearly Christmas
visits brought joy to all the children of the world, Santa Claus was a
child himself. He was once just an ordinary baby... Read
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CHRISTMAS MEMORIES
The Year the Reindeer Couldn't Fly
By Daniel 'Chip' Ciammaichella
The storm had blown in quickly from the north that Christmas Eve,
turning the rolling grasslands south of Raton into an endless blanket
of white. The snow and ice had transformed the pinon, cedar and
oak-brush into fine crystal sculptures, and the majestic peaks of the
Sangre de Cristos were obliterated from view by... Read
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LETTERS TO SANTA... REVISITED - ENJOY
Letters to Santa on County News Online
DARKE COUNTY – iPods and iPads topped the list for first and second
grade requests from Santa, with the various versions of Xbox a close
second, then Monster High toys. Beyond that, however, children around
the county showed concern for the less fortunate or family members. A
young boy offers to pay Santa... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 2013
Editor's
Photo: We showcase Paul
Ackley’s cartoon for
this week as he wishes all a Merry Christmas and a Happy Prosperous New
Year from County News Online. Get all of Paul's cartoons here.
Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Sept. 15. Classifieds:
New listings posted November 13. Events: January Blood Donations. News: Mental Health Professional Recruiting Funds, Injury Accident on Rossburg Lightsville Rd. Sports: Versailles bowlers win two more. Yesterday's
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