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TODAY IS FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2011  -  HORNER PUBLISHED FOR THE FIRST TIME AT AGE 9
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My first speech before NPC group
By Elizabeth Horner - 11th Grade Student

I was going through strong emotions as I travelled to Des Plaines , IL memorizing my speech at the back seat of the van --- the speech that I was going to deliver the following day, May 28, 2011 at Café La Cave before National Press Club Phil-USA members.  I wondered how they would receive an 11th grade student discourse. Upon arrival at the event, I was greeted by the President and Vice President of NPC and ushered inside this elegant restaurant, arriving ahead of most guests as requested to talk about... Read More. See More Teen Scribes.
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NEW TRADITION... CREEK SWIMMING?
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Memorial Day in the Treaty City
By Bob Rhoades

The beginning of spring, the pool is open, people in the park that’s the way I remember it.  During my last two years of High School I worked in the park after school and on weekends readying the park for the 100’s of people who enjoy our park every year. So on Memorial Day this year, I drove to the... Read More. See More Opinion.

SENATOR FABER'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
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Alum Treatment at Grand Lake St. Marys; Algae Advisory Update
 
Preparations Underway for Alum Treatment at Grand Lake St. Marys - A contract to apply aluminum sulfate at Grand Lake St. Marys was awarded to HAB Aquatic Solutions, LLC of Nebraska. The company is mobilizing equipment now and anticipates initiating the application process on June 2 and ending June 22. The alum application is one step in a multi... Read More. See More News.
 
VERITIES & BALDERDASH
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A Pin Drop, Ford & your PC
By Bob Robinson

For those of you who have been waiting with baited breath for the return of Verities & Balderdash… well… a few of you have mentioned them… well… actually, one person did… a long time ago… so here we go again. The first is one more “thank you” to those who serve us… if you tend to be touchy about our foreign relations, I suggest you skip Pin Drop. If you tend to be touchy about your PC, I suggest... Read More. See More Blogs.

DARKE COUNTY PARKS
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Early Morning Discovery Hike Report

With highs in the 90s, humidity and mosquitoes to boot, it seems as though summer has arrived! While the above may not be your cup of tea, remember that with these less-desirable traits, summer also brings with it cool mornings and evenings, perfect for hiking!  Speaking of hiking... This week’s... Read More. See More Events.

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CALIFORNIA TO RELEASE 25% OF CRIMINALS
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Soft-on-Crime Cycle Repeats
By Debra J. Saunders

The good news: Last year, California’s homicide rate dropped to its lowest level since 1966. Violent crimes were down from the year before. The bad news: Federal judges and California lawmakers juggling to run a state government despite a huge budget deficit are making decisions that threaten to
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PERSISTENTLY HIGH UNEMPLOYMENT
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Democrats Can’t Win 2012 With a Health-Care Attack
By Donald Lambro
 
WASHINGTON - If the Democrats are counting on making a come back in the 2012 elections by demagoguing the Republican Medicare reforms, they’d better think again. The No. 1 political issue for the remainder of this year and most likely in 2012 will be the lackluster, persistently high unemployment, Obama economy that
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dave knapp  
NOTES FROM THE EDITOR  -  TODAY IS FRIDAY, JUNE 3, 2011
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Lots of action today. In the Opinion arena… Rhoades strikes again, Verities & Balderdash is back, and a much discussed Letter from Don Wright. Also, you need to check out Elizabeth Horner’s latest accomplishment. The young lady is a positive “face” for Greenville. Also in News: Republican governors move ahead on health exchanges; and Communities waiting to see if Ohio ‘death tax’ gets buried. Letters: Don Wright… We have to wake up. Events: EUM’s Summer Food Service Program; and The Score Board Sports Club. Blogs: Who’s Left on the Right; Enough with Liberal Name Calling; and Chu Pimps Your Budget at the Pump. Obituaries: Ray N. Gibson, Dorothy G. Powell, Thelma V. Henry, Andrew A. Bryant. For Yesterday's Home Page Click Here.

 
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