TODAY
IS TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2013 - BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS
High School Volunteer Mentors continue to make a Big Impact on area youth
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby and Darke County is nearing the end
of our after school programming for the 2012-2013 academic year.
The Buddies program is a nine-month commitment where high school
sophomores, juniors, and seniors volunteer to work with and mentor
elementary aged children two times per month. During these
meetings the high school students, under the supervision of Big
Brothers Big Sisters staff, work with one or two children on different
educational and recreational activities. The program continues to
promote social and educational enhancing... Read
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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
Bike to Health!
Darke County Parks’ Bike to Health series is back by popular
demand! The first session will occur Monday, May 6th at 6:00pm
with more to follow in the summer and autumn. Dust off that bike,
inflate those tires and meet us at the Tecumseh Trail (Gettysburg
Access Point) and get ready to ride a portion (or all!) of the trail.
Cycling is not only good for your physical and...
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COMMISSIONERS CORNER
Budget time again, courthouse remodeling almost complete
April has certainly lived up to the phrase, “April showers” this
year. April has continued to hold onto wintery weather, along
with ample amounts of rain for the month. Although, the rain has been
appreciated, it has delayed our farmers from doing work in...
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LIFE WITH LEVI
Lambie’s bad luck
By Amanda Rodeheffer-Olson
Assistant Editor
It happened. The one thing that Mommy and Daddy had been dreading. Levi
puked on Lambie. The most depressing thing was that Mommy was just
getting ready to put Lambie into the Lamb Protection Program and
relocate him/her/it to a safer location (like Mommy and Daddy’s
closet). But alas, Mommy was not quick... Read
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REDS.COM
Dominant Cingrani in top form as Reds take finale
WASHINGTON -- Reds rookie pitcher Tony Cingrani had one of those days
where everything just seemed to work perfectly for him. Cingrani set a
career high with 11 strikeouts, including four in an inning, and the
Reds avoided a four-game sweep with a 5-2 victory over the Nationals on
Sunday. Cingrani, who was making just his third Major League... Read
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COURT NEWS OHIO
Lawyers Working for Multiple Firms Permissible
By Bret Crow
Board of Commissioners on Grievances & Discipline changed
perspective on lawyers practicing with more than one firm in Ohio at
the same time. The Ohio Supreme Court Board of Commissioners on
Grievances & Discipline no longer advises that a lawyer may not...Read
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HERITAGE FOUNDATION
Morning Bell: Why My Family Came to America
Jessica Zuckerman
More than any other nation in history, the United States has made
itself a new home for immigrants in search of a better life. It
embraces those who come to this country honestly—often with nothing
more than their work ethic—in search of the promises and opportunities
of the American Dream. As a second-generation... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - TUESDAY, APRIL 30, 2013
Editor’s
Photo: Give kids room for creativity, who knows what they will come up
with. GHS Key Club’s Annual Box City story coming soon. The
Paul Ackley cartoon for
April 29 has
been posted. Check it out here.
Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Mar. 11. Classifieds:
New listings posted April 29. Also in Blogs: Faith, love, and children. Community: Klamar Presented Lucy Hobbs Project “Innovation” Award. Events: EUM Greenville holds Zumbathon Charity Event. News: Obama, Clinton blew Benghazi response: Republican report. Sports: Bengals beef up depth. Obituaries: Loretta J. Lynn; Glen C. Beisner; Robert L. Zumbrun; Ardith Elaine Grimes; Robert A. Van DePitte. Yesterday's
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