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NEWS ONLINE - MONDAY, DEC. 5, 2016 - COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS: 20 DAYS
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Empowering's ASP looking for qualified tutors
Empowering Darke County Youth is looking for qualified adults to work
in its After School Program. Individuals must love kids and be
experienced working with youngsters, typically K-6. Most need help in
homework while others need help with their basic skills such as
reading, writing and math. Empowering’s After School Program meets at
the Edison State Darke County Campus on school days, Monday through
Friday, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Days and hours for tutors would be
established... Read
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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
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Coyote Howl at December Park P.A.L.S.
Darke County Park District invites children in kindergarten through 2nd
grade to join them on December 10th from 10am to 12pm to explore
coyotes during Park P.A.L.S! Explore the world of Ohio’s largest wild
canine! Students are encouraged to bring their sense of adventure as
they learn how these predators fit in to the... Read
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CROSS COUNTY BASKETBALL
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Hawks no test for Patriots
By George Starks
NEW MADISON- “It was like watching a collage team play a junior high
team. That’s the way it was and I’m not going to stand here and butter
it up any. ”That’s how Mississinawa Valley coach Tim Barga described
the game between his Blackhawks and Tri-Village. The Patriots used a
staunch defense while putting three in... Read
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EDISON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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Virtual Tour of Edison State Now Available
To remain on the cutting edge of technology, Edison State Community
College now offers the opportunity to take a virtual tour of the
campus. The recently launched YouVisit virtual tour takes users in and
around the Piqua Campus, all from the comfort of their own home and
device. As participants follow the... Read
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COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER
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Donors can be ‘a force for good’ with Star Wars Rogue T-shirt
Community Blood Center is thanking donors for being “a force for good”
with the “Rogue Blood Donor – A Story of Hope” Star Wars inspired
t-shirt, free to everyone who registers to donate. Donors are
encouraged to schedule an appointment online at www.DonorTime.com or
call 1-800-388-GIVE. The Star Wars... Read
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| THE HOLIDAY SEASON
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It’s time once again for ‘A Christmas Carol’
By Susan Olling
Charles Dickens, the author of more than one Victorian-era novel,
penned a “Ghostly (sic) little book” in 1843. It’s been adapted
for radio, television, movies, and theater. Some characters
appeared in Sherlock Holmes stories in the late twentieth century. ‘Tis
the season for us to enjoy A Christmas Carol. Mr... Read
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SENIOR SCRIBES POET LAUREATE
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Mend with strong reason
By Lois Wilson
Once
again Senior Scribe Poet Laureate Lois Wilson is on top of the season
with her insightful look at the important events of the day. In this
case, she wraps up the season: the political season. The election is
over; it’s time to “mend with strong reason.” Wilson's completed set
has a new edition – now six volumes – of published poetry. Volume 1 is
out of print and no longer available... Read
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