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NEWS ONLINE - MONDAY, MAY 30, 2016 - MEMORIAL DAY... REMEMBER OUR HEROES
Garst Museum’s Heritage Award Goes to Darke County Parks
The Darke County Historical Society (DCHS) is dedicated to preserving
the history of the county and fostering education on its relevance to
the American experience. The DCHS operates the Garst Museum and
its mission is to collect, preserve, exhibit, study, and interpret
materials relating to the history and culture of Darke County. Clay
Johnson, Ph.D., Executive Director of the Garst Museum, notes that “For
those familiar with the county’s history, the area is rich in its
history and traditions and... Read
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COMMUNITY BLOOD CENTER
Dave Knapp dealership to host holiday week blood drive
GREENVILLE, Ohio – Dave Knapp Ford Lincoln in Greenville will help
boost blood donations during the busy Memorial Day holiday week with a
blood drive Saturday, June 4 from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. The
Community Blood Center Bloodmobile will be at 500 Wagner Ave. Donors
are encouraged to schedule an...Read
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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
Reptile Review for June Park P.A.L.S.
Darke County Park District invites children in kindergarten through 2nd
grade to join them on June 11th from 10am to noon to discover all
things reptiles during Park P.A.L.S! Please note the new 10:00 start
time. This month everyone will meet at the Nature Center on St. Rt. 502
west of Greenville to learn what a reptile... Read
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STATE SENATOR KEITH FABER
A Time to Remember the Sacrifice of our Fallen Soldiers
Memorial Day is about so much more than summer barbeques and bright,
candy-filled parades. It is a time to honor the service and sacrifice
of our brave men and women in uniform. Established in the wake of
massive Civil War casualties, Memorial Day was initially called
Decoration Day. Every year on May 30th, after weeks of preparation,
members of the military...Read
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FROM A GREENVILLE NATIVE...
World War I Memorial
From Lana Johnston
Having just visited Washington DC with 300 Noblesville, Indiana kids,
the lack of a WWI memorial was very evident. WWI has become
a forgotten war, yet shaped American’s future, and our role in the
world. Info on the building of a memorial is below if you would
like to include in your publication. Hopefully...Read
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STATE SENATOR BILL BEAGLE
A Day to Remember Our Fallen Heroes
Since the beginning of the Iraq War in 2003, 275 Ohio soldiers have
lost their lives in action. 275 stories of bravery and
determination came to an abrupt end in battlefields far from the
comforts of home. 275 families were left to pick up the pieces and
continue with their lives after receiving the news they dreaded
most. Why did these soldiers give their lives? Ohio Congressman... Read
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U.S. SENATOR SHERROD BROWN
Memorial Day
At the end of the Civil War, Union veterans came together to establish
“Decoration Day,” to honor the bravery and preserve the memory of
fallen soldiers. Today, we mark this observance with Memorial Day to
remember all Americans — from the War of 1812 to the wars in Iraq and
Afghanistan — who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. It is
our duty to honor them, on this day and every day, by keeping their...Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - MONDAY, MAY 30, 2016
From
the Editor: DeColores Montessori still accepting Toddlers and Preschoolers. For more, read the full story tomorrow. Community
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