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NEWS ONLINE - TUESDAY, MARCH 22, 2016 - KIWANIS OF GREENVILLE
Kiwanis fundraiser feeds hundreds
By Bob Robinson
At a nominal fee of $5 a plate, hundreds of patrons were able to walk
away stuffed with pancakes, their choice of sausage links or patties,
apple sauce and a drink. And their $5 went to a good cause… support to
a variety of Kiwanis of Greenville community service projects. The
annual Kiwanis fundraiser had a new look and feel this year. Patrons
got to enjoy breakfast in the new Greenville High School... Read
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DARKE COUNTY CENTER FOR THE ARTS
Moon Mouse to Light up Stage at Memorial Hall
DP&L sponsors Moon Mouse and DCCA Arts in Education programs
Darke County Center for the Arts Family Theatre Series will present
Lightwire Theater's Moon Mouse: A Space Odyssey to close its 2015-2016
season on Sunday, April 3 at St. Clair Memorial Hall in Greenville, OH.
Internationally recognized for their signature brand of electro...Read
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DARKE SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION
Darke SWCD Hosting Rain Barrel Workshop
The Darke Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) will be hosting a
Rain Barrel Workshop on Wednesday, April 6th at 6:30pm at Shawnee
Prairie Preserve (4267 State Route 502 West). A rain barrel is a
rain water collection system that stores rooftop runoff to be used
later for activities such as lawn and garden watering, car washing or
even... Read
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CHARTER SCHOOLS STRICT APPROACH
Pretty Simple, Really
By Kate Burch
I read with great interest recently an op-ed by Eva Moskowitz, founder
and CEO of the Success Academies network of charter schools in New York
City. Ms. Moskowitz described a pattern of criticism of the
charters by the press and by many Education professors because they
enforce what the critics paint as overly strict discipline. The
charters’ strict... Read
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DARKE COUNTY PARKS
Naturally Fit Series with DCP
Darke County Parks is beginning a new series of fitness programs called
Naturally Fit occurring the fourth Monday of every month. Everyone
wants to lead healthier lives and spend more time outdoors. However,
workout machines aren’t always environmentally friendly, and gyms
aren’t very exciting. Besides, some... Read
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TIPS FOR TOURISTS
It’s that time of the year
By Susan Olling
Yes, the annual Tidal Basin Weed Festival is almost upon us, a
four-week ordeal that some will avoid like the plague. What does this
bring? Lots of tourists tying up our little subway system or
trying to drive to see those dratted trees. The hordes of school
groups are in a class by themselves when it comes to being
tourists. No pun intended. Not...Read
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EDUCATION WEEK
Envisioning Education Policy Under a President Donald Trump
Education advocates and policy analysts are contemplating the
possibility of a Donald Trump presidential administration—and, in many
cases, having trouble bringing the picture into focus. With a few
exceptions, the real estate developer and front-runner in the
Republican race for the White House has steered clear of concrete talk
about education policy, instead focusing his... Read
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