COUNTY
NEWS ONLINE - SATURDAY, APRIL 9 & SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2016
“Layers of History“ at Library
Hannah Linebaugh, Darke County Parks Naturalist, will present a
fascinating program “Layers of History: Women’s Fashion During the War
Between the States” on Thursday April 21st at 6:30 at the Greenville
Public Library. Join us for a revealing history about everything
it took for a lady to get dressed in the 1860’s. Hannah will
expose each layer and the specific purpose of the individual garments
and tell us how the fabric content, print, weave, style, and cut all
disclosed a woman’s class and age... Read
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I REMEMBER WHEN...
“Beautiful Ohio,” Part II
By Kim Smith
If you but look, the beauty of Ohio can be found everywhere. Just
remove your faces from your Smart phones, open your eyes, and you will
see for yourself. It has been said many times that in Ohio, one never
knows from one day to the next what the weather will be. No statement
could ever prove to be more true. It is mostly said with irritation...Read
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REVELATIONS: A NEW WAY OF THINKING
Preparing for the End Times II Gardening & Hunting
By Aaron Olson
The Bible talks of prepping several times. Look to the story of
the 7 brides waiting for their bride groom, or to the story of Noah. He
was, in my opinion, the ultimate prepper. Only he and his family
survived the flood. Granted, the reasoning was divine will in his
favor. However, he was called to gather, with the help of God, enough
food for... Read
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MUSINGS OF A SENIOR SCRIBE
Consider This
By Mona Lease
Hi, all!! A reader requested this. In the din and clamor surrounding
our Presidential Election - I wondered if maybe another look at the
"beginning" might afford us more clarity. On the Statue of Liberty -
which used to be loving dubbed "Our Fair Lady" signifying hope
and promise - is a plaque which reads: "Give me your tired, your poor,
your huddled masses yearning to breathe... Read
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GCSD WOODLAND PRIMARY SCHOOL
The Positive Behavior
Wave Starts at Woodland
By Jennifer Statzer
Assistant Principal
Woodland Primary’s mission is to provide a safe and secure learning
environment and to develop healthy, independent, lifelong learners and
responsible citizens. One way that we are living into our mission, is
through the implementation of a PBIS (Positive Behavioral... Read
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DARKE COUNTY SENIOR SCRIBE
Those “Taxing” Days
By Lois Wilson
Once again Senior Scribe Poet Laureate Lois Wilson is on top of the
season with her insightful look at the important events of the day.
This time it’s tax day. Wilson offers four poems, each addressing a
different look at how our financial contributions to government are
approached. From her lead-off Against their Will to her closing gambit
with Upshot, she covers our reactions...Read
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ANSWERING LIFE'S BIGGEST QUESTIONS
The Short & Sweet Toy Cycle
By Abigail Fischer and Katie DeLand
Dear A+K: I am starting the spring cleaning process and mistakenly
started with the toy room. I am overwhelmed and want to throw
everything out. Do my kids choose the worst toys on the market or
are they all equally as annoying? Sincerely, Toy Trasher. Dear Toy
Trasher, We have been at this toy thing for awhile and can honestly
attest that there are... Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - SATURDAY, APRIL 9 & SUNDAY, APRIL 10, 2016
From
the Editor: Poultry Days released Theme Art this week for their 65th
annual Poultry Days. For more information, read the full story next
week.
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Events: Edison hosts Free Comedic Performance; Tom & Etta Mae Foley Memorial Dinner & St. Mary's School Auction. Obituaries:
Obituaries are posted daily here.
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