COUNTY
NEWS ONLINE - FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2015 - BLUEBAG MEDIA
East students raise money and build ‘healthy hearts’
GREENVILLE – “I floss my teeth, eat black beans (causes gas), scarf
down the oatmeal, spinach and flax…” And the poem continues. East
Intermediate teacher Mrs. Flora was one of six contestants competing
for the title of “Why I am a Heart Hero!” Throughout the week third and
fourth grade students went through a series of exercises during gym.
Gym teacher Miss (Cindy) Rose had them rotate every 5-10 minutes to
jump rope, pogo sticks, trampoline, hurdles, exercise balls, hula hoops
and kic-it. The goal is a “Healthy... Read
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GREENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
“Starting Seeds &
“Seed Swap” at Library
Because of winter weather the Greenville Public Library had to postpone
its February 19th event “Starting Seeds” by Edward Flora from Richland
Gardens. Edward will now be at the Library on Thursday March 12th
at 6:30 pm. Don’t miss this informative, informal, and
educational session in the 3rd floor Meeting Room... Read
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WAVE FINISH WITH 18-6 MARK
Greenville bows out
of sectional run
By George Starks
CENTERVILLE- It didn’t take long to see the game plan Xenia had to stop
Greenville. Try to contain junior Clay Guillozet and shut down the one
that is considered the backbone of the team…senior Aaron Balsbaugh.
Guillozet netted 21 for the Wave Wednesday but the 6-8 Balsbaugh was
checked... Read
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HIGHER EDUCATION?
And We Pay,
and Pay, and Pay...
By Kate Burch
Will Rogers, iconic American cowboy philosopher, once said, “Be
thankful we’re not getting all the government we’re paying for.”
One current example of the ongoing violation of the American taxpayer
is the huge accumulation of student-loan debt---more than $1 trillion
now---promoted and subsidized... Read
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DARKE COUNTY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
DCCA’s St. Patrick’s Day party features Craft Beers
“Irish Wave,” Darke County Center for the Arts' St. Patrick's
Day-themed fundraiser on Friday, March 13 at Montage Cafe in downtown
Greenville, will feature an array of fine craft beers provided by
Heidelberg Distributing Company. A bounty of Irish-themed hors
d'oeuvres, plus six tastes of beer... Read
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE JIM BUCHY
New Standards to Guide Agricultural Practices
in Northwest Ohio
In west central Ohio, we are familiar with water quality problems
because of the issues experienced at our inland lakes over the last
several decades. Most recently, we learned how changes to
agricultural practices and advancements to the way we manage ecological
systems in and around Grand Lake St. Marys are resulting in reduced
nutrient... Read
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THE DAILY SIGNAL
What This Mom
Thinks About How Government Regulates Homeschooling
Genevieve Wood
If millions of Americans are doing it, the conventional wisdom among
government bureaucrats is that somebody ought to regulate it. Look no
further than the growing movement known as homeschooling... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - FRIDAY, MARCH 6, 2015
Editor's
Photo: In advance of the upcoming festival, and in an effort to allow
parade and festival goers to prepare, the Poultry Days Board is proud
to announce the 2015 theme. To find out this year's theme, read the
full story tomorrow.
This week's
Paul
Ackley
cartoon has been posted here. View the latest Community Events slide show here. Sports photos are updated on a regular basis here. Events: Rock painting workshop; Edison Hosts Charger 400 Club Event To Support Athletics. See
yesterday's postclick
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