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2011 - STUDENTS HAVE SOME COMMENTS FOR ADULTS
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GHS students weigh in on debate
By Bob Robinson, Editor
“Do adults want to know what needs to be done? Go to the high schools. Talk to the kids. Experience it!”
GREENVILLE - “They seemed more concerned about what’s happening now…
they need to look at the kids in high school. They are the ones who
will be leading in the future.” Two Greenville High School seniors,
Angela Borgerding and Prital Mehta – both GHS Key Club officers –
attended the Mayoral debate last week between Mayor Mike Bowers and
challenger, Greenville City Councilman Doug Schmidt... Read More. See More News.
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SENIOR SCRIBES SCHOLARSHIP FUND
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Scholarships awarded to 5 Darke County Students
The Darke County Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund made presentations to
four graduating seniors and a current college student Saturday night at
a dinner held in their honor at The Bistro Off Broadway. The students
are: Kent Holmes and Simon Hoying, Greenville, Jessica Barga and
Margaret Prakel, Versailles, and Kayla LeMar, Homeschool. One of the
five... Read
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TEEN SCRIBES... EXPRESS YOURSELVES
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An invitation to all peers
Teenage years are a time for self-expression--- learning how the world
works and then finding our place in it. It is important to build our
skills, learn our lessons, establish friendships, be allowed to make
mistakes and make amends. It is also important that our voices
are heard too! This is where Teen Scribes comes in. It’s a forum where
young people can share their thoughts and feelings safely. Do... Read More. See More Teen Scribes.
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GREENVILLE SCHOOLS LEVY
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The Board’s Perspective
by Joe Payne, Greenville City Schools Board of Education
Very soon citizens living within the Greenville City School district
will have an opportunity to show their support for our kids WITHOUT
paying additional taxes. On Election Day May 3rd a “Yes” vote is
urged for the passage of the Greenville City Schools Operating Levy
Renewal, a vote that will yield NO additional taxes. Here are the
up-front facts concerning this very important vote... Read More. See More Opinion. |
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SENATOR FABER'S WEEKLY COLUMN
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Senate Bill 5... Jobs: By the numbers
April 19, 2011
Will Senate Bill 5 save any money? This is the question I have
been asked several times in the last few weeks. Opponents of the
bill have tried manipulating the truth, asserting that this bill has
nothing to do with the budget. Furthermore, in an effort to
capitalize on the emotions of fear and uncertainty, they’ve deemed
Senate Bill 5 as a political attack. Neither... Read More. See More Opinion. |
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THE PROGRESSIVE MODEL ON THE ISSUES
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Truthout...
Obama Returns to His Moral Vision: Democrats Read Carefully!
by George Lakoff
Last week, on April 13, 2011, President Obama gave all Democrats and
all progressives a remarkable gift. Most of them barely noticed. They
looked at the president’s speech as if it were only about budgetary
details. But the speech went well beyond the... Read
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OBAMA APPROVAL DROPS... AGAIN
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Human Events...
Voters Are Listening
Obama near record low approval rating, and so is everyone else.
by John Hayward
The Washington Post teamed with ABC News to poll President Obama’s
approval ratings, and came up with a dismal 47% approve and 50%
disapprove. Strong disapproval is up to 37%, which the Post
reports “nearly matches the worst level of his presidency.” The
President’s disapproval rating... Read
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EDITOR - TODAY IS MONDAY, APRIL 25, 2011
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Saturday
evening was great… five Darke County students received scholarships
from the Senior Scribes Scholarship Fund. Also, two college-bound
students give their take on the Mayoral Debate at Romers. There’s a
special story for young writers; and a Greenville board member comments
on the upcoming levy. Also in News: Standard & Poor’s steps on White House’s deficit-reduction pitch; and Boehner raises $1.5 m in first quarter. Commissioners: April 18 & 20 Meetings. Events: Ag Extension Breakfast Meeting; and Congressman John Boehner Open Door Program. Letters: Space Shuttle Commentary; and Versailles School District Citizens. Obituaries: Vernon J. Winner. For
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