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2011 - BALL STATE STUDENT DARKE COUNTY'S FAVORITE DAUGHTER
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Laura Francis 2011 Miss Annie Oakley
By Naiesha Thobe, Teen Scribe
Photos by Jessica Transue and Dylan Hoover
Laura Francis, a junior at Ball State University, took the 100-ft round
to become Miss Annie Oakley 2011. First runner-up was Marie Blakely;
second runner-up was Majennica Nealeigh. The winning costume went to
Kari Kramer (right, shown with Miss Annie Oakley 2010 Ruby Jo Walls) on
Wednesday evening. Thursday night people gathered at the Darke County
Fairgrounds to watch the finalists shoot it out to try and earn the
title of Miss Annie Oakley 2011. There were six finalists all
striving... Read More. More Community.
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THAT'S MY OPINION
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The demise of the GOP? Welcome a rejuvenated Democrat Party.
That’s My Opinion
By Bob Robinson
Let’s see. On Tuesday, House Speaker John Boehner announced he worked
with Senate Leaders and has devised a debt ceiling increase and debt
reduction bill that will pass the Senate. Republican conservatives and
bloggers howled. The Senate, as I understand it however, is working on
its own bill. Later... Read
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OHIO FIGHTS BACK AGAINST OBAMACARE
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Husted certifies Health Care Freedom Amendment signatures
Petitioners have met Constitutional requirements to place issue on
November ballot - COLUMBUS – Secretary of State Jon Husted today
certified 426,998 signatures for a Constitutional Amendment related to
the federal healthcare reform legislation, meeting the necessary
requirements to place the amendment on the 2011 November ballot.
Petitioners needed 385,245 signatures or 10... Read
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PREPARING FOR THE "GATHERING"
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New Landscaping Installed for the Gathering at Garst
Workers from Spencer’s Landscaping of Greenville are shown as they
install beautiful new landscaping at the front of the Lowell Thomas
House at the Garst Museum. Spencer’s is the lead sponsor of the
Gathering at Garst to be held this coming weekend, Saturday, July 30
from 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, July 31 from 10:00 a.m. to
4:00 p.m. Public admission to the Gathering is free. Regular admission
prices... Read
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| ANNIE OAKLEY DAYS
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Annie Oakley Days and Kitchen Aid
Artwork courtesy of Bob Rhoades
Every year, the last weekend in July, Greenville celebrates the legacy
of Darke County’s favorite daughter, Annie Oakley. One of the
favorite parts of the weekend is the Kitchen Aid bonanza sales.
The collage shows various aspects of the sale in the store from Store
Chef Bob Marshal. He... Read
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LOTS OF 'FEEL GOOD' WORDS, NO DETAILS
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Townhall...
Obama’s ‘Balanced’ Approach
By Thomas Sowell
Barack Obama’s political genius is his ability to say things that will
sound good to people who have not followed the issues in any detail --
regardless of how obviously fraudulent what he says may be to those who
have. Shameless effrontery can be a huge political asset, especially if
uninformed voters outnumber those who are informed. President Obama’s
big pitch... Read
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THE LEGACY OF THE REPUBLICAN PARTY
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Redstate...
The Great Divide
Posted by Erick Erickson
This morning took an interesting turn of events. First the Wall Street
Journal called us hobbits. Then Bill Kristol proclaimed us “pro-Obama.”
Then John Boehner told his members to get their “asses in line.” And
then a handful of Republican members of congress started attacking me,
this site, conservative members of congress, conservative staffers in
congress, and conservative organizations...
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EDITOR - TODAY IS FRIDAY, JULY 29,
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Despite
the turmoil of Washington and the gloomy predictions, it was a great
day in Darke County. Congratulations to Laura Francis, Miss Annie Oakley 2011. See you
at the Annie Oakley Festival and the Gathering at Garst. Also in News:
A special report on the news industry: Bulletins from the future;
Credit hit worries Obama, Congress more than default; and Debt ceiling
debate draws pols’ eyes to markets. Events: Parking at the Gathering; and Volunteers needed for Stuff-A-Bus. Blogs: Why Getting Our Debt under Control is So Important; A Leadership Default; and The Speaker’s Plan Is A Bad Bargain. Obituaries: Gerald M. Roll, Dwanna E. McMiller. For
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