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Thursday, March 3, 2011
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Last WWI Vet passes away; Rhoades sheds more light on funding; Visit a Vet; Questionable Benefits of Wind Power & More
Hi everyone,
The following have been posted for March 2, 2011, at County News Online:
From the Editor
Our last surviving WWI Veteran, passed away at the age of 110. He was 16 years old when he lied about his age to enlist. According to an AP story, one of the things he wanted to see was a memorial for WWI veterans… and was sad that it didn’t happen. See the tribute to him in News by Redstate. Speaking of Vets, Hands-on has a volunteer opportunity for you. And Bob Rhoades sheds more light on the role another institution – lobbies – has played on budget problems.
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Funding Sources, Bureaucrats and Lobbyists, By Bob Rhoades – Lead Story
Faber Announces Regulatory Reform Bill Passed By Ohio Senate - News
Visit our local veterans - Community
A Man They Called Martin, By Nancy Rush - Community
Townhall... Wind Power: Questionable Benefits, Concealed Impacts – Blogs
More News
From Redstate… Our last WWI vet passes away at age 110
Washington Post… Governors differ on extent of flexibility for Medicaid
Events
Livestock Mortality Composting Workshop set for March 15
More Blogs
Townhall.com... Have You Noticed That “Big Government” Is Failing Everywhere?
Obituaries
Jerome Louis Brunswick, Diane Ruth Melot, Connie Schmidt Waggoner
God Bless,
Bob
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Congressman Jim Jordan, tells Shelby group we have to behave like Republicans; Are you a rude cell phone user?; Scribes at Heartland & More
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The following have been posted today, Feb. 28, at County News Online:
From the Editor
Congressman Jim Jordan tells members and guests of the Sidney Shelby County Liberty Group that Republicans are going to have to start behaving like Republicans. “We have problems that need to be fixed and we have a window of opportunity to fix them.” Do you have a cell phone? Have you ever spoken on that phone in your car or while walking on the street? According to a poll published in DBJ, you are considered rude.
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Congressman Jim Jordan speaks to Liberty Group, by Lyn Bliss – Lead Story
DBJ... Cell phone manners getting worse - News
Senior Scribes meet at Heartland - Events
Townhall... Contraception is Not the Solution - Blogs
Truthout... You Have More Money in Your Wallet Than B of A Pays in Federal Taxes – Blogs
More News
Insider Report from Newsmax.com - 2/27/11
More Blogs
Townhall... Getting Schooled in Wisconsin, By Bill O’Reilly
Obituaries
Ralph E. Locke, Connie Schmidt Waggoner
God Bless,
Bob
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http://www.countynewsonline.Sunday, February 27, 2011
History of Kiwanis; Visitors Bureau events for March; Freddie & Fannie need more dollars; Loan and Budget Management & More
Hi everyone,
The following have been posted today, Feb. 28, at County News Online:
From the Editor
Greenville Kiwanis celebrates 90 years of community service this year. Roy Haines, club historian and reporter, has built a fascinating history of the club, from 1921 through 2010. CNO will be publishing it in five parts. Be sure to check it out. Government “dumbocracy” never ceases to amaze me. The two Fannies – both government subsidized – need another $3.1 billion to stay afloat. Is it any wonder we are in financial crisis?
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A History of the Greenville Kiwanis Club – Lead Story
Dayton Business Journal... Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac request $3.1 billion - News
Darke County Visitors Bureau… March Calendar of Events - Events
Townhall... Not Wrestling Girls - Blogs
Townhall... A Short Course in Student Loan Management – Blogs
More News
Rasmussen... What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
The Columbus Dispatch, Senate Bill 5 saves $1.3B, study says
More Events
Digital Media X 2011 draws artists to Edison campus March 11
More Blogs
Townhall… Budgeting for Dummies
Reason Alert - February 25, 2011
God Bless,
Bob
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http://www.countynewsonline.Saturday, February 26, 2011
New KCI Lt Governor; Pancake Breakfast; Ohio Slots & Union Issues; Obama Transparency & More
Hi everyone,
The following have been posted today, Feb. 27, at County News Online:
From the Editor
We have a lot of political stuff today… transparency, DOMA, government shutdown, slots in Ohio and a reasonable look at our state’s union debate. But what’s important is what is happening right here in Darke County. We have young people who are taking an active role in leadership, community and character building that will benefit us – and them – as they prepare for the challenges of the future. One of those groups is the GHS Key Club and its new Division 3 Lt. Governor. Check it out… oh, and by the way, how about a good old-fashioned pancake breakfast? Join us.
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Swank elected next KCI Division 3 Lt. Governor – Lead Story
Politico... White House meets lobbyists off campus - News
Annual Kiwanis Pancake Event at GHS - Events
Townhall... Obama Not Just Above the Law--He Is the Law - Blogs
Wednesdays with Emily Miller... Government Shutdown – Blogs
More News
Youngstown Vindicator... Kasich: Slots decision will take time
Politico... Lawmakers won’t miss a paycheck
More Blogs
Politico... Shutdown: Does GOP have the edge this time?
The Columbus Dispatch... Editorial: Apples to apples
God Bless,
Bob
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Buchy on collective bargaining; Judge rules on Obamacare; Preparing kids for independence; A "reasoned" look at the union debate & More
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The following have been posted today, Feb. 26, at County News Online:
From the Editor
We’ve had three major rulings on Obamacare… this one that it’s constitutional. It’s now two against, one in favor. Check out what Marybeth Hicks has to say about preparing our kids to be independent. And finally, a somewhat balanced approach to all of the rhetoric about the state-union disputes… and it comes home to roost at the doorsteps of those who “serve” us. Finally, Al Bliss makes a point about the numbers involved in the Columbus rallies… read it and decide for yourself.
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Dayton Business Journal... Federal judge rules health reform legal – Lead Story
Buchy… The Collective Bargaining Debate Facts Tell the True Story - News
Pet of the week – Portia - Community
Family Events... “Prepare the child for the path, not the path for the child...” - Blogs
Townhall... How Public Employees and Taxpayers Got Scammed – Blogs
More News
Boehner… Keeping the Government Running While Cutting Spending
Yahoo.com... Census: Near-record level of US counties dying
More Blogs
Townhall... The Media on Wisconsin? A Bad Joke
Redstate... Defense of Marriage Act, ObamaCare and Kagan
Townhall... A Price on Our Heads, By Cal Thomas
Letters
Update on Columbus trip… Al Bliss
Obituaries
Donald F. "Don" Brumbaugh
God Bless,
Bob
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
Allan Wolf performs at local high schools; an offer of help in Cleveland; Kasich in Canton; OSU Extension update & More
Hi everyone,
The following have been posted today, Feb. 25, at County News Online:
From the Editor
While the bloggers and news services are locked into the “big government” vs “big unions” struggle, Darke County high school students got a treat last week in the name of Allan Wolf… author, poet, performer and educator. I had the pleasure of escorting him to Tri-Village High School last Friday. His performance was upbeat, educational and funny, all rolled into one. Check out today’s lead story and photos.
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Allan Wolf… the Gold Standard, By Bob Robinson – Lead Story
Cleveland Plain Dealer... ‘Underemployed’ demonstrator gets offer of help - News
Canton Repository... Kasich in Canton — Protesters oppose Senate Bill 5 - News
Columbus Dispatch… False claim: Public-sector workers are not standing up for middle class - Blogs
Redstate.com... Straight Into Darkness – Blogs
Community
Scouting this Growing Season: Weeds, By Justin Petrosino, OSU Extension
Darke County Parks Program Reminders - time change
More News
Truthout... White House Declares Defense of Marriage Act Unconstitutional
More Blogs
Sojourners... This is Not Fiscal Conservatism. It’s Just Politics.
God Bless,
Bob
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Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Commissioners Corner; DC Parks; Wisconsin Union Mess; Arizona Immigration back in the news & More
Hi everyone,
The following have been posted today, Feb. 24, at County News Online:
From the Editor
Wisconsin is still in the news… and about the only stories and opinions coming over the Internet are more Wisconsin. I tried to pick some of the more interesting out of the two dozen or so. I find it interesting that there is so much uproar over asking union members to tighten their belts like the rest of us. In our lead story today, Commissioner Mike Stegall says the county has been told that the next two years are going to be tough financially. That means unions will simply be “joining the pack… not leading it.”
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Commissioners Corner - County Employees Dedicated & Honorable – Lead Story
Foxnews.com... Arizona Senate Panel Passes Sweeping Bills Targeting Illegals - News
DC Parks - Parent and Preschooler Adventures - Events
Human Events... The Political Resource In Wisconsin - Blogs
Human Events... Wisconsin Students: Dunces and Dupes – Blogs
More News
msnbc.com... Wis. governor refuses to budge on budget bill
More Blogs
Townhall... Rocky Mountain RINO?
Obituaries
Marvin Joe Dankworth
God Bless,
Bob
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http://www.countynewsonline.Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Monday, February 21, 2011
Darke County History, Washington's Birthday, Quilt of Valor, Union Protests Come to Ohio & More
Hi everyone,
The following have been posted today, Feb. 22, at County News Online:
From the Editor
It’s George Washington’s birthday today. Anyone notice? Anyone have a clue when Abraham Lincoln’s birthday was? Frankly, I’m not sure what other presidents are supposed to be honored on President’s Day, but I think we’ve diluted the importance of the days that should be honoring the Father of our Country and the tortured man who saved it some 60 years later. Today’s blog on Pres. Washington’s birthday is worthwhile reading. Also, if you are interested in history, our lead story, Down on the Farm, is a great read.
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Down on the Farm, By Nancy Hampshire Rush, Senior Scribe – Lead Story
Foxnew.com... Wisconsin Battle Could Set Stage for National Debate - News
VFW Auxiliary donates to Quilt of Valor project, By Lyn Bliss - Community
Townhall... George Who? What Happened to Washington’s Birthday? - Blogs
Townhall... Defining Our Fiscal Crisis Correctly is Step One – Blogs
More News
Dayton Business Journal... Wisconsin protests spill into Ohio
More Blogs
Townhall... Daniels and Christie Light Fuse Under GOP Lawmakers
Obituaries
Anita M. (Swank) Brandt
God Bless,
Bob
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High School grads learn about community; gas lines; eliminating Ohio Estate Tax, Reason Alert and More
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The following have been posted today, Feb. 21, at County News Online:
From the Editor
Two Greenville High School Grads – Jennifer Westfall and Brooke Kennedy – discovered some new information about their community while completing an assignment for a freshman history course at Wright State Lake Campus. They had to go to some public meetings and interview a local politician. It seemed it was an eye-opening experience. This is CNO’s lead story today. Breaking News from Foxnews for those of you who care – or even if you don’t - Trevor Bayne, 20, becomes youngest winner in Daytona 500 history this afternoon.
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Students assigned to learn about their community, By Bob Robinson – Lead Story
Cheap Gas – Robert Rhoades - Community
Bond issues and elimination of Ohio Estate Tax, By Josh Mandel - News
Politico… Has Obama set GOP entitlement trap? - Blogs
Townhall... Shut Down the Government – Blogs
More News
Insider Report from Newsmax.com
Rep. Dennis Kucinich’s presidential campaign must repay $52,443 to taxpayers
More Blogs
Right Wing and Ron Paul, Federal Budget & More, Reason Alert
Obituaries
Janice E. Donnelly
God Bless,
Bob
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http://www.countynewsonline.Saturday, February 19, 2011
Mehaffie talks about new Edison president; Government shutdown?; Trillions in fed bucks missing; Space Shuttle & More
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The following have been posted today, Feb. 20, at County News Online:
From the Editor
The local news of the day is Edison Community College’s new president Cristobal “Cris” Valdez. According to Edison Trustee Darryl Mehaffie, Valdez wants to take the college to the “next level” and has the skills to do it. Through its two campuses – Piqua and Wagner Avenue – Edison offers affordable, quality education for Darke County high school graduates. Is a federal government shutdown in the making? Many seem to think so. More on that in today’s County News Online.
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Edison President Valdez will think “outside the box” by Bob Robinson – Lead Story
Politico... John Boehner increases chance of government shutdown - News
Examiner... Federal Reserve Inspector General hedges on trillions missing - News
Dayton Daily News... Space Shuttle could come to Wright Pat - News
Human Events... Apocalypse Now: Wisconsin vs. Big Labor – Blogs
More News
Rasmussen... What They Told Us: Reviewing Last Week’s Key Polls
Newsmax Articles - House Votes to Deny Obama Healthcare Law Funds
More Blogs
Columbus Dispatch... Health-care pooling makes sense for Ohio’s school districts
Columbus Dispatch... Prisons ‘about to blow’?
Community
Help Needed! Calling all men with pickup trucks
God Bless,
Bob
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