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TODAY IS SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2013 - VOTE YES FOR STRONG SCHOOLS, STRONG COMMUNITY

You Become Your Choices - Make Good Ones!
By Doug Fries, Superintendent

As a young man growing up I recall my parents instilling in me a phrase I have never forgotten. That phrase was "You become your choices so make good ones." This is a phrase I have used to guide my own personal life and career as an educator. Of course, making the best choices often involves taking the hand you were dealt, identifying the alternatives, evaluating the options and doing what makes the most sense. As the educational leader of Greenville Schools, I have worked with the.... Read More. More Opinion.

THE GREENVILLE LEVY

It’s really about the kids
By Bob Robinson

“Why won’t Greenville support us?” Two sharp, talented Greenville High School students asked that question a few years back… it was after voters had defeated an earlier attempt to approve a new school facility. I didn’t have an answer for them. I’d heard “reasons.” They’ve been discussed ad-nauseam. The question these two seniors asked has haunted me over the years. Not... Read More. More Opinion.

PRESIDENT, SENIOR SCRIBES

Buster and Me
By Delbert Blickenstaff

The water in this swimming pool is just right, and I used to have plenty of room to swim around wherever I wanted to. But a few months ago I got kicked in the head and I realized that I wasn’t alone. And I remember hearing Mom talk about her little “twinnies” so I decided that there must be two of us. She even called us boys, as if there is anything else we could be. Mom reads and talks to us all the time... Read More. More Senior .

CNO CONTRIBUTORS HONOR MOTHERS

Mothers Day Tributes

Today is a special time of the year. It is one that, at least in my humble opinion, needs to be observed throughout the year. Since so many of our regular contributors have chosen to honor mothers in their weekly submissions, I'm moving them from their regular days to today. Begin here with Paul Ackley's weekly cartoon, then enjoy the rest of our submissions. Happy Mothers Day... Read More. More Ackley Cartoons .

MUSINGS OF A SENIOR SCRIBE

Happy Mother's Day!!
By Mona Lease

The following is attributed to Dayton, Ohio's own Erma Bombeck. When God Made Mothers: When the Good Lord was creating Mothers, He was into His sixth day of "overtime" when the Angel appeared and said, "You're doing a lot of fiddling around on this one." And God said, "Have you seen the specs on this model? She has to be completely washable, but not plastic..have... Read More. More Senior .

WHAT'S GOD GOT TO DO WITH IT?

Mother's Day
By Nancy Livingston

Mother's Day Weekend! For some, it's a day set aside to show love and respect to the one who brought us into the world. To show appreciation to her as one who, like a mother hen, took her young under her wing and raised them up until they were able to leave the nest. Yet for others, it's a time only to reflect and hold dear in their heart, the fond memories of a mother who... Read More. More Senior.

BROKE WIFE, BIG CITY

10 Reasons Why Whatever You Got Your Mom For Mother's Day Isn't Good Enough
By Aprill Brandon

1. You puked on her as a baby. Repeatedly. And I guarantee that at least once, she managed to catch your vomit in her bare hands when you got sick in public. 2. That gerbil/bunny/kitty/puppy/fish/hamster/bird/ferret you just couldn't LIVE without? She's the... Read More. More Opinion.

FROM THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - SUNDAY, MAY 12, 2013

Editor’s Photo: The Darke County Parks District is planning some week-long camp fun for kids ages 6 to 15 this summer. Check out the story on Monday. The Ackley cartoon for May 6 is available by clicking here. Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Mar. 11. Classifieds: New listings posted May 10. In Blogs: House GOP Owes the Benghazi Dead, Wounded, and Their Familes the Respect and Urgency They Did Not Get From Hillary or the President. Events: Mercer County Safe Communities to be at Goettemoeller Cruise In. News: ABC News: Obama Admin scrubbed terror references in Benghazi talking points; Whistle-blower: Special forces could have saved Americans in Benghazi. Sports: Former Pittsburgh Steeler John Clay Added to Bengals Minicamp. Obituaries: Doris "Jean" McIntyre; Robert E. "Bob" Singer. Yesterday's Home Page Click Here

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