Fostering in a community that supports it
By ALEXIS LOWRY Guest Columnist This week, my husband and I received some unexpected but exciting news – a previous foster child of ours is coming back “home.” Additionally, she…
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Company’s coming!
Nothing motivates me like knowing that company is coming. I go into get ‘er done gear! The Leonard, Mathis, McLaughlin, and Altman families will be gathering at our little house…
Gordon Pipers: “an indelible fixture” of The Greatest Spectacle in Racing
For the past 59 years, during the month of May, the sound of pipes and drums have enchanted race fans, resonating throughout the grounds of Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This year…
Forget sharks, beware of “Spider Can”
This happened several years ago. After showering, I slid on my underwear, a pair plucked from the laundered mound on my bedroom floor. What I did not know then was…
Good News from the Stony Creek Church of Christ
Of April showers & the flowers of May April showers bring May flowers, and what do May flowers bring? Pilgrims. I suppose most of us have heard this little riddle…
Learning to be more inclusive
By MAELEI CASLER Sheridan High School Student The Sheridan Student Column is brought to readers by Sheridan High School’s 10th grade English class, taught by Abby Williams. The Oxford Dictionary…
Top six tips to enjoy your high school reunion
The world consists of two types of individuals – those who love high school reunions and those who hate them. I’m in the former category. Chances are if you’re an…
Living a contented life: learning how to sort wants & needs
“No, you can’t always get what you want / But if you try sometime you might find / You get what you need …” – Rolling Stones, 1969 As old…
Uncle John
Grandpa Howard told me the story of “Uncle John.” Grandpa had accepted the pastorate of the country church located near the home of Uncle John. Grandpa learned that Uncle John…
From the desk of Hamilton Heights Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood
Update No. 108 It is hard to believe that today is the last day of school for students. This week has been crazy busy filled with celebrations, recognitions, finals, and…