TODAY
IS FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2013 - MERRY CHRISTMAS & A HAPPY NEW YEAR
Time is ticking away… Give Volunteering a TRY!
Do you need a new idea for something to do this year for a New Year’s
Resolution? If so, have you considered volunteering? The Park District
has several volunteer opportunities available for all ages.
Opportunities vary from being indoors to exploring the outdoors all
while enjoying all the different seasons. Join us on Saturday, January
18th at 10AM to see what volunteering with the Park District is all
about. A few opportunities include helping at the reception desk,
maintaining trails, folding Nature Notes, assisting with animal
enrichment, adopting a... Read
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GETTYSBURG COMMUNITY BASKETBALL
The Cardinal Center Is Heating Up
On December 11, the Village of Gettysburg secured financing to satisfy
the remaining obligations of their land-purchase contract with Tom
Batelle and to install a new modern heating system in the community
wing of the building. The new high efficiency forced air furnaces will
replace the inefficient low pressure steam system and will allow for
the... Read
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U.S. SENATOR SHERROD BROWN
Close to Our Hearts
As 2013 comes to a close, Connie and I want to wish you and your family
a safe and blessed holiday season. For me, there’s no greater joy than
spending the winter holidays with loved ones. Earlier this month, I
visited Liberty at St. Clair, a facility in Cleveland serving veterans
who have struggled with homelessness. One of the many dedicated staff
members I met there wore a necklace with a ring and a cross hanging
from it, gifts... Read More. More Opinion.
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
Christmas Day in the Morning
By Pearl S. Buck
He woke suddenly and completely. It was four o’clock, the hour at which
his father had always called him to get up and help with the milking.
Strange how the habits of his youth clung to him still! Fifty years
ago, and his father had been dead for thirty years, and yet he waked at
four o’clock in the morning. He had trained himself... 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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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 - FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 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: Comment Period Opens for Tri-County Board's Three-Year Strategic Plan. Blogs: The gray haired brigade is coming. Sports: Eldora donations to area food banks exceed $12,000. Obituaries: Cris E. Miller. Yesterday's
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