TODAY
IS FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2013 - POULTRY DAYS 2013
3 Days of Friends, Music & Chicken
By Bob Robinson
VERSAILLES – About 80,000 visitors descended on the Village of
Versailles for its 62nd Annual Poultry Days Festival on June 14, 15 and
16. Visitors were hungry, with the chicken line often extending from
the serving tent to the Social Tent several hundred feet to the north.
Waiting time could be an hour or more. According to an early evening
announcement, the four drive-thru lines had been full since they opened
at 3:30 p.m. Six thousand chicken dinners were prepared... Read
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THE GRUMPY SIDE OF 60
They made me proud
By Bob Robinson
“Take a look around you, son. We all fought in World War II. Now… how
in the (blank) do you think we ever managed to win that war?” I’m not
going to swear to those exact words. I was sitting in a bus full of
veterans. I didn’t take notes, but I knew I had to share this veteran’s
comment. Then… “Be careful what you say, folks. We have a reporter
onboard!” More laughter... Read
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GTI YOUTH BASEBALL
GTI I loses on the road Coldwater pitching too much
By George Starks
COLDWATER- It’s a rarity when two high school pitchers are throwing no
hitters. What makes it even worse is someone has to lose. Such was the
case for GTI I pitcher Tyler Netzley Wednesday night at Coldwater. With
the Greenville based team recently coming off a big 7-5 win... Read
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REPRESENTATIVE RICHARD ADAMS
House Continues to Commemorate Fallen Soldiers
Honoring past and present members of our armed forces has continually
been a high priority in the House of Representatives. Recently, we
passed House Concurrent Resolution 15, which I co-sponsored,
recognizing the Fortieth Anniversary of Operation Homecoming during the
Vietnam War. On May 21st, the House presented the Ohio Military Medal
of Distinction to families of fallen... Read
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DARKE COUNTY OSU EXTENSION OFFICE
Youth on the Farm: What Type of Farm Work Can They Perform?
By Sam Custer
Are you looking for someone to help bale hay, hoe out marestail, apply
nitrogen, move livestock or some other task on your farm. These summer
tasks create both a high need to employ youth on the farm and the
challenging task of understanding farm youth labor laws. Peggy Hall and
Catharine Daniels, OSUE Agricultural & Resource Law Program...
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COURT NEWS OHIO
Court of Claims Cites Achievements in 2012 Annual Report
The Court of Claims of Ohio in 2012 eliminated backlogs and cut costs
by more than half a million dollars, according to the court’s 2012
annual report released June 14. The Court of Claims is given original
jurisdiction to hear and determine all civil actions filed against the
state of Ohio and its agencies. Court of Claims Clerk... Read
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WELL WORTH THE READ!!!
Tank: A Great Dog Story
Sent by a CNO Reader
They told me the big black Lab's name was Reggie, as I looked at him
lying in his pen. The shelter was clean, no-kill, and the people really
friendly. I'd only been in the area for six months, but everywhere I
went in the small college town, people were welcoming and open.
Everyone waves when you pass them on the street. But something was still...
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - FRIDAY, JUNE 21, 2013
Editor’s
Photo: Poultry Days 2013 was full of fun for the whole family. Stop back tomorrow for photos and a story from the parade. Paul
Ackley’s cartoon for
this week has
been posted. Get it here.
Favorite Sports Photos: New pics posted Mar. 11. Classifieds:
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