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TUESDAY, AUGUST 23,
2011 - GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR 2011, DAY 3 PHOTOS
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Sights, People and Events are ongoing Highlights
Photos by Elaine Bailey
The Great Darke County Fair has long presented solutions to a variety
of rural county social options. It is a place where hard-working
youngsters show off their animals and produce. It is a place where kids
can enjoy the carnival flavor of rides and “try your hand for a prize”
games. It is a place where top flight local and national entertainment
is available for those who wish to partake. It is a place where
politicians and organizations can get the word out to a large number of
people at one time in one place… And it is a place where people – young
and old... Read More. More Community.
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GREAT DARKE COUNTY FAIR... FOR KIDS
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Every Kid a Winner in Freaky Veggie Contest
By Dylan Hoover
The kids did great in decorating their vegetables. They only had 30
minutes to build their artistic creations. Their imagination and
creativity really helped them in this competition… every kid came out a
winner today. Daniel Booker got 1st Place with his tomato. Vince Wetzel
got 2nd Place with his potato, and Bradley Booker got 3rd... Read More. More Community. |
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STATE OF THE HEART HOSPICE
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Darke County Residents earn Hospice Certification
Several State of the Heart Hospice staff members recently earned the
Certified Hospice & Palliative Care distinction following the
completion of a required course and examination. From the Darke County
office, Kim Livingston, Stacy Fry, Susan Elifritz, and Heather Bankson
have all achieved this certification over the last few months. “Earning
this certification takes considerable studying, followed by an
intensive examination... Read More. More Community.
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FROM HILL'S CONCESSIONS AT THE FAIR
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So what’s a Whoopie Pie?
Origins are unknown... taste will “knock your socks off”
By Elaine Bailey
The origin of the Whoopie Pie is not certain. But there is no
question as to the delectable taste of a Whoopie Pie. It is
rumored that when the dessert is discovered in a lunch bag or box, that
a cry of “Whoopie” erupts from the recipient, as she bites into the
cake... Read More. More Community. |
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DARKE COUNTY FRIENDS OF THE SHELTER
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Darke Elks Benevolence Group donates to Shelter
The Darke Elks Benevolence recently presented a check to members of The
Friends of the Shelter. The Friends of the Shelter is a 501 (c) 3 non
profit group that raises funds to provide extra amenities and comfort
to the animals that currently reside at the Darke County Animal
Shelter... Read More. More Community. |
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DARKE
COUNTY PARKS
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Early Morning Discovery Hikes Continue!
If you haven’t attended one of the Early Morning Discovery Hikes this
summer with Darke County Parks, you’re missing out! Lately, we have
been travelling to many different parks, searching for as many species
of birds, wildflowers, dragonflies and more that we can discover.
Last week took us to the “walk-in entrance” of Shawnee Prairie
Preserve...
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CONTEST: HAS OBAMA OFFERED A SPECIFIC?
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Townhall...
Wanted: Ideas That Work
By Suzanne Fields
If all politics were truly local, Tim Pawlenty might still be in the
race. The former governor of Minnesota made the best offer to Iowans,
promising to cook their dinner or mow their lawn. Of course, there was
a catch. The winner of the dinner and a freshly clipped lawn had to
come up with an example of something specific offered by President
Obama to solve...
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FROM
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EDITOR - TODAY IS TUESDAY, AUGUST 23,
2011 |
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Get
the fair photos and articles as they happen… in case you missed
postings over the weekend, click on the Community tab at the top of the
page and scroll down. You’ll see stories and more than 100 photos
already posted for your viewing pleasure. Have a great rest of the
week. In News: Summit on Ohio Campus Safety and Security; and Brown has double-digit leads over GOP foes - but approval slips. Community: DCP helps YMCA Summer Camp! Events: Friday Fair Sampler; and Free Smoke Detector Batteries. Blogs:
Letter to Anyone Who Thinks Obama Should Not Go On Vacation; Our
financial prudence compared to other states paying off; and Bernanke’s
Manslaughter of US Economy. Obituaries: Danny L. “Dan” Eldridge, George B. Moore, Jr. For
Yesterday's Home Page Click Here.
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