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IS THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING FROM COUNTY NEWS ONLINE!
Teen to Teen Talk: Thanks Giving
By Elizabeth Horner
Two separate images pop into my head when I think of Thanksgiving.
There is what actually happens--- three people around a table meant for
eight, turkey and slightly over mashed potatoes (my fault), and then,
as the evening drags on, a draw towards other things. And then there is
this idea I have of Thanksgiving, not as a series of tasks, but as a
warm, kind of orange glow--- the kind that surrounds happy families in
TV commercials right before it fades to black. Reconciling the two
isn’t always easy... Read
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REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD ADAMS
What Can the Gettysburg Address Teach Us
About Thanksgiving?
November 19th of this year marked the 150th anniversary of President
Abraham Lincoln’s iconic “Gettysburg Address.” During the speech,
Lincoln expressed not only a great love for his country, but also sent
a clear message that a nation founded on liberty can only survive if
its people are dedicated to maintaining it. We all know how it starts:
“Four score...
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More. More Opinion.
CROSS COUNTY CONFERENCE SHOWDOWN
Ansonia uses defense to turn the tide on Lady Hawks Fischer scores double-double to lead the way
By George Starks
ANSONIA - Leading by a slim 25-20 count at the break, the Ansonia Lady
Tigers used some solid defense in the third quarter, holding
Mississinawa Valley to only four points. In the process, the Tigers
netted 19 points in the frame and eventually rolled... Read More. More Sports.
U.S. SENATOR SHERROD BROWN
So Many Things to Be
Thankful For This Year
Each year, Connie and I look forward to the Thanksgiving holiday as a
chance to spend time with our family and friends. It gives us a chance
to reflect on the blessings that are too often overlooked. President
Lincoln declared Thanksgiving a national holiday in 1863 in the midst
of the Civil War. Through the darkest days of war and gravest moments
in our nation’s history, Lincoln saw the need to... Read
More. More Opinion.
DARKE COUNTY OSU EXTENSION OFFICE
A Time To Be Thankful
By Sam Custer
OSU Extension, Darke County
During this season of thanks, I extend to you my appreciation for your
continued support of our educational and informational programs
conducted throughout the year. Extension’s heartbeat is the involvement
of the people in its programs. People such as you, who visit,
contribute, ask, volunteer, or learn, provide a strong heartbeat in our... Read
More. More Opinion.
DARKE COUNTY PARKS
American
Bittern Release
On October 16th, the Nature Center at Shawnee Prairie received a call
from a concerned Greenville citizen about a large bird that was injured
in a flower bed. Naturalist staff members were able to capture
the bird and were very surprised to find that it was an American
Bittern. It was immediately evident that this... Read
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PROCLAMATION TO RAISE AWARENESS
Commissioners commend
Corynna Strawser
By Bob Robinson
GREENVILLE – “Brave little girl,” said Darke County Commissioner Mike
Stegall following the presentation of the Commissioners Proclamation to
Corynna Strawser. Due to the girl’s inability to visit the
Commissioner’s Office, the Commissioners went... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 28, 2013
Editor's
Photo: "Christmas the Cowboy Way," Saturday, December 7, at St. Clair
Memorial Hall, will feature Riders' unique "brand" of cowboy humor
sprinkled with a dash of holiday spice. Read the story
here tomorrow. Paul
Ackley’s cartoon for
this week has
been posted. Get it here.
Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Sept. 15. Classifieds:
New listings posted November 13. In Community: Corynna, Your Courage Inspires Us; Thanksgiving 2013: What to Know About Turkey Day. News: CareFlight called for single-car accident.Opinion: Buchy: Celebrating Thanksgiving without Turkeys…Sort of.Obituaries: Henry W. Schafer; Shirley L. Midlam.Yesterday's
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