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Free Butterfly Gardening program at Shawnee Prairie
Greenville – June 30, 2018: Darke County Parks naturalist will host a
free program to the public on the basics of butterfly gardening. Join
us on June 30th at 3pm as we explore which plants attract the most
butterflies, as well as other tricks to keep these important
pollinators thriving. Did you know some butterflies take in minerals
through a behavior called “puddling”? Learn about this and other habits
to provide a suitable space for your...
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The Daily Signal… The Meaning of the Stars and Stripes
Brad Wenstrup, U.S. Representative, Ohio
“What are you doing to celebrate Flag Day?” (Ed. Note: Flag Day was
June 14) - It’s a question you probably won’t hear in the checkout line
at the grocery store or around the dinner table with friends this week.
That’s because, unlike other hallmark holidays of summertime—Memorial
Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day—Flag Day...
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Craft Beer Series: India Pale Ale at Library
India Pale Ale (IPA) is the most popular style in the American craft
beer scene. IPAs seem to be everywhere today, and their
prevalence means there's a lot of information to unpack regarding these
storied beers. Some newcomers think "IPA" and "craft beer" are
synonyms, and some even think craft beer and IPA are two completely
different things. What's what when it comes to this incredibly
popular hoppy beer style, and what...
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Aaah...the good old days
By Melissa Martin
I think that’s why some people like antique stores, Flea markets,
auctions, yard sales, and eBay. Items from the past are attached to
memories. We remember happy holidays along with what food was served;
hairstyles and clothes of the era; television programs and music. Some
hanker for the good old days. The good old days had bad old days as
well. Some...
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STORIES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED
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The Importance of Dads in an Increasingly
Fatherless America
Virginia Allen
There is a growing split taking place among American fathers today. On
the one hand, more and more children are growing up without a dad in
their lives. But on the other hand, fathers who are involved in their
kids’ lives have actually become even more active. The Pew Research
Center reports that fathers who live in the...
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BBBS
annual Duck Derby & Duck-N-Run 5K around the corner
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Shelby & Darke County will be launching
ducks down the river very soon! The 12th Annual Duck Derby &
Duck-N-Run 5K is coming up on Thursday, June 21, at Tawawa Park in
Sidney. It’s not too late to adopt your ducks or register for the
5K event, but time is running out. By “adopting” a duck for $5
each or 6 for $25, you not only have a chance to win $1,000 and other
fantastic prize packages, but you will help make...
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Local Artists Wanted for First Friday Event
Main Street Greenville’s First Friday event will once again feature the
Artisan Stroll! The goal of this event is to create a temporary
“gallery” throughout our historic downtown district as well as curate
interactive experiences to foster community involvement and support of
the arts. The event will take place on Friday, August 3rd from 6:00 -
9:00 pm in the downtown district. The committee is looking for artisans
and crafters to display, demonstrate...
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