COUNTY
NEWS ONLINE - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2016
Monarch Butterfly population Ohio Pollinator Habitat Initiative: Creating Habitat in Ohio
Monarch butterfly populations and the habitat they need are in decline
across North America, Mexico and Canada. Ohio has been identified as a
priority state for monarch migration and fourth-generation monarchs.
Fourth-generation monarchs are the individuals who will travel back to
Mexico, spend the winter there, and then start their amazing life cycle
all over again in the spring, ending back up in Ohio... Read
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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
Leaping Towards
Spring Hike with DCP
The chilly winter weather brings with it unique hiking opportunities,
and Darke County Parks is going to seize them. On Monday, February
29th, leap day, at 12pm join a naturalist at Alice Bish Park on the
corner of Ohio St. and Eastwood Dr. in Greenville for an exciting late
winter walk. The park features a loop trail... Read
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THE ROBINSON CHRONICLES
The Giggle Sisters
By Bob Robinson
Children are phenomenal creatures. Teaching at Edison and subbing in
our local schools has been a blessing… both have allowed me to learn
about and (hopefully) understand the diversity of our youth, the young
people who will be leading our country in the years to come. My college
population has ranged from 15 to 55 (all children by my standards)... Read
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MUSINGS OF A SENIOR SCRIBE
Walls
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! I am drawing the following to your attention so that you
might come to a more informed opinion. Regarding an article in the
Greenville Daily Advocate reporting a conversation between Pope Francis
and Donald Trump. Trump wants to build a wall between the USA and
Mexico from Texas to California and expel 11 million illegals from the
US - if he is elected President... Read
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GREENVILLE CITY SCHOOLS
Kindergarten registration
and readiness
Jody Harter, Principal
Woodland Heights Primary School
If your child turns 5 on or before August 1st, he or she is eligible
for kindergarten! Greenville City Schools is registering students
for kindergarten for the 2016-17 school year on Tuesday, Wednesday, and
Thursday, April 5th, 6th and 7th from 1:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. at
Memorial Hall... Read
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EMPOWERING DARKE COUNTY YOUTH
Parents to hold fundraiser for tutoring program
A bake sale fundraising event will be held at Walmart in Greenville on
March 5 starting at 10 a.m. The purpose? To raise funds for tutoring
children needing help with basic skills like reading, writing and math.
“My kids were struggling,” said Kendra Chalmers. “They got help and now
they’re doing fine. More than that, I was taught... Read
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ANSWERING LIFE'S BIGGEST QUESTIONS
Sound advice to Hot Mess… join the mom mob
By Abigail Fischer and Katie DeLand
Dear A&K, The other day, the struggle was real. I was at the
grocery with my two young children, and things were out of control....
In fact, the lady behind me offered to pay for my groceries because I
appeared to be in distress. Please make me feel better! Sincerely, Hot
Mess in the Hot Cocoa Aisle. Dear Hot Mess, This weekly... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 27 & SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 2016
From
the Editor: The sap is flowing and the fire is roaring in the Sugar
Shack; that means it’s time to enjoy nature’s sweet treat. For more
information, check out the story next week.
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