Hamilton County Councilman Mark Hall’s August Timesheet
Welcome to the Timesheet. This column is a report of work done on behalf of the people of Hamilton County. It’s to be informative, too – a place to learn…
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The Great Electric Grid Gamble
By JON FORD Guest Columnist During the last week of August, as Americans turned up their air conditioners, the power grid was stressed. With temperatures reaching over 90 degrees, the…
We can solve homelessness: but first, do no harm
By TINISCH HOLLINS Guest Columnist California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered state officials to dismantle homeless encampments across the state. The decision comes weeks after the Supreme Court issued a ruling…
What the Constitution Means to Me
By DANIEL SHOCK A Seat on the Aisle “This play is upsetting. It upset me, and change requires upset.” This line from the director K.T. Peterson’s notes struck me as…
To meander & ponder . . .
Meander: to wander aimlessly, without an urgent destination. Ponder: to think quietly, deeply and soberly. I embrace both. This past week, I turned one year shy of being in my…
His pineapple shirt was a hit with the swingers
Last year, in anticipation of a much-needed escape to the Caribbean, Brynne surprised me with a few “fun” shirts to populate my wardrobe for the tropics. My favorite was a…
A problem delayed but not averted with Medicare Part D
Millions of people who are eligible for Medicare, but are still working past age 65, just dodged a bullet. The new $2,000 cap on out-of-pocket Medicare Part D spending will…
All you need is the air that you breathe
“If you know the art of breathing you have the wisdom and courage of ten tigers.” – Chinese adage Breathing … if you are reading this you are most assuredly…
Rock the boat & start a new hobby
One piece of advice I’ve heard about the empty nester stage of life is that it’s helpful to adopt a new hobby. Trying something different takes your mind off your…
From the desk of Hamilton Heights Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood
Update No. 134 The Indiana Secured School Safety Board recently approved the distribution of more than $24 million to support school safety initiatives in all 92 counties. The Secured School…