That’s My Opinion… Lives
would
be saved, By Bob Robinson
“I know it is opinion. I also know that you are perceived to be ‘above
the average’”…
I’ve seen ‘backhanded’ compliments before – perceived? This one was
obvious enough, delivered by an acquaintance as he asked to be removed
from CNO’s Nightly Update.
He didn’t like my “rant” at the time, an opinion piece entitled
‘Obama’s America.’
It surprised me. While I knew that we didn’t always agree – we had
talked many… read
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Commissioners Corner… Give
thanks to God for our Blessings
As this is written, it is in the middle of the Holiday season.
Thanksgiving is over, Christmas is just a week away, and soon the New
Year will be upon us. The year has gone by more quickly than any of us
would like, but time marches on and we must march with it. This past
weekend the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut reminded all of us all that
life is precious, fleeting, and to be enjoyed to it’s fullest every
day… read
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Broke
Wife, Big City… 'Twas
the month before Christmas, By Aprill Brandon
‘Twas a month before Christmas, when all through the house - Not a
creature was stirring, except for my husband (who was hunting a mouse).
The traps were all placed in the kitchen with care - In the hopes that
a dead rodent soon would be there. I was nestled all snug and a ‘lil
drunk in my bed - While visions of sexy fun times danced in my head -
But Ryan in his PJ’s, armed with those silly traps - Refused… read
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Life
with Levi… Merry
‘Melt Down Free’ Christmas,
By Amanda Rodeheffer-Olson
By the time most of you read this, all of Levi’s presents will be open
and our second Christmas morning as a family will have
passed.
And Levi (and Mommy!) will be hoping that Christmas is over! His first
Christmas gathering came at my grandparents house on the 15th. He only
had a few presents to open, and we all had a blast. So far, so good.
But for his second Christmas with my… read
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State
Representative Buchy… Commitment
Remains to Restoring Grand Lake
St. Marys
The past three summers in the Grand Lake St. Marys region have not been
an ideal situation for our local communities. The constant
question on our minds during these winter months is; will the algae be
back next year; and will it be less troublesome or more than the past
few years? Each year at the lake has been slightly
different. However; local and state commitment to working on
this
issue has never… read
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What if
we stopped for one day?... May I
suggest a sacred day
devoted to the
children of the world?,
By Beverly Hughes - So many are crying, shocked and crying, angry and
crying, praying while crying. American flags were ordered at
half-mast. A football team held a moment of
silence. A
movie premier was canceled. Some, shuddering, have taken down
their festive holiday lights. We are shaken and saddened.
However, most people will go on to finish their holiday shopping and
enjoy their parties. We probably should… read
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State
Representative Richard
Adams... Paying
Tribute to
Ohio’s Fallen Military Heroes
On November 15th, I had the privilege of attending a ceremony at the
Statehouse that honored men and women from all over Ohio who lost their
lives fighting for our country during 2011. Since 2009, the Ohio
Military Medal of Distinction has been given to the families that have
had to endure the tragedy of a loved one killed in the line of duty.
The members of the legislature conduct this event each year. It is
truly remarkable to think about individuals willingly… read
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A time of mourning,
By Bob Robinson
If there was one thing that upset me more than the President of the
United States on Sunday evening – a little over 48 hours after a
national tragedy – getting on network television and alluding to a
decades-long partisan debate, it’s the national media jumping on it
like a jackal on its first meal in days.
I expected President Obama’s message to be one of mourning and
consoling on behalf of 20 children who lost their lives in a little
town in Connecticut, and… read
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Life
with Levi: Meet
Levi… And Levi’s Mommy, By Amanda
Rodeheffer-Olson
Welcome to life with Levi! It’s been a while since many of you have
heard from me (yes, I’m the Amanda Rodeheffer from the Advocate) and a
lot has happened since then. Obviously, I am now married, and I have a
little boy named Levi. He’s a year and a half (19 months to be exact)
and he keeps Mommy and Daddy on our toes! He is Levi when he’s good,
Levi Gideon when he’s pushing… read
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Broke
Wife, Big City… Oh
yes, this Christmas WILL be different,
By Aprill Brandon
It never fails. Every single December, I tell myself “Yes, this year
WILL be different. This year will be the year I have the most perfect
Christmas ever! So perfect I'll make Mrs. Claus look like a chump!” And
then, every single December, my plans crumble like the crappy
store-bought Christmas cookies I got in lieu of actually baking some
from scratch like I planned because I ran out of time. I can… read
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Hold your
babies tight, By Bob Robinson
I, along with millions of others, saw a horrible tragedy unfold Friday…
and continue into Saturday… and Sunday… and beyond. One that will
likely stay with us through Christmas and the Holiday season, and well
into the New Year. To many of us, it is so horrible to contemplate, it
had to be a nightmare… one that will go away in the morning. It didn’t
go away. “I was devastated over what happened on Sept. 11. I believe
this is worse,” said one local mother… read
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Speaker
John Boehner… Washington
Has a Spending Problem that
Can’t Be Fixed with Tax Hikes
Dec 13, 2012 - Washington-At his weekly press conference today, House
Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) underscored the need for serious spending
cuts to avert the fiscal cliff, begin addressing our staggering debt,
and support economic growth. Speaker Boehner highlighted a
new
chart by the House Budget Committee showing that America has a spending
problem – not a revenue problem – that can only be addressed by cutting
spending, not raising… read
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U.S.
Senator Sherrod Brown… Claiming
Tax Refunds, Protecting Tax Cuts
Good communication is important, and poor communication can be costly.
Unfortunately, miscommunication between Washington and Ohio could cost
families in Wilmington and Orville up to $3,700 next year. As the New
Year quickly approaches, it’s critical that Ohio families are aware of
the unclaimed tax refunds that may be owed to them by the Internal
Revenue Service (IRS). Often times, inaccurate addresses… read
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Broke
Wife, Big City… Snow
You Didn’t, By Aprill
Brandon
I don't even want to say it. Because the second I say it, I'll just
jinx it. So, I'm not going to say it. Except I'm going to say it. One,
because this would be one heck of a short article if I didn't. And two,
it's only honorable to let the rest of you fine residents know who to
blame when this all blows up in my face. So...here goes... I want a
white Christmas. I know, I KNOW! You don't wish for snow here. That's
like… read
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U.S.
Representative John Boehner… A
Balanced Approach to Averting
the Fiscal
Cliff
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) released the
following column discussing Congressional Republicans’ support of a
balanced approach to averting the fiscal cliff: “Just weeks away looms
the ‘fiscal cliff,’ a combination of automatic tax increases and
spending cuts that everybody in Washington claims they want to avoid.
“Republicans want to work with the president to steer our economy… read
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Senator
Sherrod Brown… Extending
Middle Class Tax Cuts, Protecting
Middle Class Families
Ohioans have been hearing about the fiscal cliff a lot lately. The
"cliff" applies to a January 1st deadline when the law, enacted by a
bipartisan majority of both houses of Congress, requires a mix of
spending cuts and tax increases. This sudden dose of austerity will put
us on a long-term path to budget stability, but it will also send our
nation into a recession for the better part of next year. Fortunately,
there is an… read
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Republicans
Can Solve the Fiscal Cliff, By
Charles &
Rebecca Reier
Republicans can quickly and easily solve the Fiscal Cliff problem by
taking the following small steps for the benefit of mankind. First,
insist that China abide by FAIR trade rules and return jobs to
deserving Americans. Bi-partisan support already exists for this
mandate. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney stated
that he would label China as a currency manipulator and an UNFAIR trade
partner. On the other side of the aisle the Senior Democratic Senator
from New York, Charles Schumer… read
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Broke
Wife, Big City… The
grown-up
side of Christmas, By Aprill Brandon
Something very strange has been going on these past few weeks. The
month of December is finally upon us. Which means it's almost
Christmas. And I don't even care. I haven't started decorating, I
haven't annoyed my husband by belting out my dirty version of "Carol of
the Bells" and I haven't even had a sip of eggnog yet. It's my favorite
holiday and I haven't even acknowledged it. But I think I know why.
See, depending on your age, the holiday… read
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Commissioners
Corner… November
good to Ohio and Darke County
The best part of November is when all the political ads are over, all
the election rhetoric is finally finished, and all of us can start
thinking about Thanksgiving and family. Congratulations to
all
the local elected officials and continued good fortune in their next
terms. The current Commissioners are still intact, and we
look
forward to working together and continuing the progress that has been
done in the last… read
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Over the cliff… or the Grover?
By Jim Surber
The U.S. debt ceiling and its surrounding debate was becoming passé, so
federal leaders created the “fiscal cliff.” Last year, not wanting to
let trivial matters such as the national debt and deficit interfere
with their re-election campaigns; the lawmakers and President set a
bomb with a time-delayed fuse that has almost reached the explosive
charge. Simply put, this is a potentially destructive combination of
tax hikes on just about everyone and spending cuts on just…
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Musings
of a Senior
Scribe...
The
Truth and The Goal,
By
Mona Lease
Hi, all! It's that time of year. Relatives are in town for the
holidays, students are home from college, and friends are getting
together for vacations. New recipes, games, music, and drinks are the
party favorites. I spoke with law enforcement officials from the Darke
County Sheriff's Office and the Greenville Police Department. Ohio has
no Public Intoxication Law - as such. You may walk down the
street legally "drunk." You may not walk… read
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