COUNTY
NEWS ONLINE - FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2016 - NATIONAL HERBS & SPICES DAY
Fly Fishing Basics at Darke County Parks
Join Phill Hollinger, Darke County Parks’ fly fishing expert, on
Saturday, June 18th at 1pm at the Shawnee Prairie Preserve Nature
Center to learn the basics of fly fishing. Participants will discuss
technique, flies (where and when to use them), where to fly fish
locally, and more. After covering the basics, students will look into
other supplies one may need, or desire, to make this sport their own.
Phill has been fly fishing since 2002 when a friend got him “hooked”.
Since then, he has fly fished in Colorado, Tennessee... Read
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SENIOR SCRIBES
Politics as usual
By Lois Wilson
Once again Senior Scribe Poet Laureate Lois Wilson offers her
insightful look at the important events of the day. This time it’s
politics… well… one particular aspect of politics. There seems to be a
revolution bringing in new faces, new approaches – even an historic
first woman to be on a major ticket run for the White House… but
we just can’t seem to get away from politics as usual...Read
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GREENVILLE PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Film Series Features The Lady Eve
A gorgeous and talented con artist sets her sights on a naive and
vulnerable brewery heir. With the help of her father (and partner in
crime), she woos him until he is putty in her hands. The only thing
that doesn’t go according to her plan is what happens to her own heart:
it softens to the gullible, good-hearted chump, and she falls in love... Read
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STATE REPRESENTATIVE JIM BUCHY
Senate Bill 3—Avoiding the Crux of New Unfunded Mandates
Currently, the Ohio House of Representatives is considering Senate Bill
3. This was introduced by Senators Faber and Hite to reduce
bureaucracy, focus on locally driven teacher improvements, and reduce
state testing. The purpose of this bill is to reduce state mandates on
high performing schools. Western Ohio is home to many high performing
schools that would benefit... Read
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EMPOWERING DARKE COUNTY YOUTH
Limited tutoring openings still available
More than 40 students will receive needed tutoring this summer courtesy
of eight qualified tutors and education professionals. While afternoon
and evening schedules are full at this time, there are still some spots
available for morning sessions. This is a free tutoring program
established by Empowering Darke County Youth. While it is targeted
for...Read
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VERSAILLES POULTRY DAYS
Versailles Salutes the American Farmer
Versailles will Salute the American Farmer at this year’s Versailles
Poultry Days June 10th-12th. Celebrating its 65th anniversary the
festival recognizes the men and women that created and maintain our
area’s agricultural strength. Agriculture the largest industry in
Darke County and Ohio providing thousands... Read
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FEDERAL NEWS RADIO
You posted a picture of your what on Facebook?
By Mike Causey
Years ago in my first full-time job, our company got its own copying
machines. One for each floor. It was like Gutenberg’s printing press on
steroids. We were in awe. I’m pretty sure they were Xerox machines. At
least, that’s what we called them. Anyhow, we were thrilled that such
newfangled equipment was available to the likes of us. The...Read
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FROM
THE EDITOR... ON THE INSIDE - FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2016
From
the Editor: J. Michael Beard Fund Supports Local Groups, including
Darke County Parks, Greenville City Parks and Ladybug Garden Club. Get
the details tomorrow.
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