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2011 - ANNIE OAKLEY FESTIVAL, SIDEWALK SALE, GARST GATHERING
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Annie Oakley Weekend Bigger & Better than Ever
By Bob Robinson
“This is a Christmas Fern from the Colony of Maryland,” said John
Burkett, showing a framed display he created. Burkett and his wife,
Karen, are historical re-enactors who portray figures and events from
America’s history. The Christmas Fern dealt with the 18th Century “New
Country,” something visitors from the “Old Country” had never seen. He
talked about the people who visited between the two countries. “It’s
amazing to me how many times people took the... Read More. More Community.
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BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
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BBBS Benefit Garage Sale
In conjunction with the Versailles Community Garage Sales, Big Brothers
Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County will be hosting a Garage Sale
at the Versailles Vets Club. This event will be held Wednesday,
August 3 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm and Thursday, August 4 from 9:00 am to
9:00 pm. Community members are welcome to donate gently used items... Read
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FORECLOSURE SALES REMAIN VACANT
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Dayton Business Journal...
Foreclosures lead to long-term vacancies
by Ginger Christ
The rise in foreclosures could lead to a long-term increase in
vacancies, according to Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland researcher
Stephan Whitaker. Even though foreclosures can be attractive buys given
their low prices, many remain unoccupied for months, even years, after
being purchased. According to Whitaker’s... Read
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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
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An Evening on the Lake
Join the Darke County Park District as we head north for an evening
float along the shoreline of Lake Loramie State Park on Sunday, August
7th at 5pm. There will be much to see as we make our way around
the islands of this canal fed lake. Reserve a canoe for two or a
solo kayak (kayakers must demonstrate proficiency). The fee
for... Read
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| PEOPLE GET UPSET IF NO INTERNET
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Dayton Business Journal...
Report: Technology withdrawal leads many to despair
by DBJ Staff
As the Internet and other digital technology becomes even more
entrenched in the lives of people, it also can lead to despair when
it’s not available. A new study into the impact of online and digital
technology on people’s lives in the UK found more than half of
people... Read
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NOW THEY WANT BIPARTISANSHIP
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Townhall...
Democrat ‘Budget Plan’: Attack the Tea Party and Misquote Reagan
By Larry Elder
To hear Democrats tell it, two things cripple the chance for a budget
deal: the dastardly tea party, and the GOP’s failure to understand that
its beloved Ronald Reagan was actually militantly pro-tax.
Gag me. The same we-won-the-election-and-elections-have- consequences lefties now... Read
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THE SIMILARITIES OF THE BUDGET PLANS
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Redstate...
It’s All Too Odd
Posted by Erick Erickson
Wednesday, July 27th
Consider that John Boehner and Harry Reid named their different
legislation to raise the debt ceiling by the identical name. Consider
also that John Boehner and Harry Reid’s legislation are virtually
mirror images to each other — a fact that the rhetoric has obscured,
but is in reality accurate. Consider, in fact, that Boehner and Reid
use the...
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EDITOR - TODAY IS SATURDAY, JULY 30,
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Breaking
News: The House finally passed its version… barely. Many GOP “no”
votes; all Dem “no” votes. Dead in the Senate. It’s Saturday. Three
days until deadline. In the meantime, enjoy the Annie Oakley Days
weekend. Also in News: Mitch McConnell: Forget perfect, make deal; and Ohio in top 10 worst for job losses. Blogs: A Time for Choosing; Is the President in Recovery; Libertarians say ‘no’ to raising debt limit; and The GOP’s Reality Test. Obituaries: Kathryn E. Jenkinson, Ralph H. Brodrick. For
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