Avoid becoming ‘burden’ on grown children
By COREY SYLVESTER Cicero Edward Jones Here’s an interesting statistic: Some 72 percent of retirees say one of their biggest fears is becoming a burden on their families, according to…
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Main Street Productions brings ‘sensitive, funny, pointed rendition’ of The Curious Savage to stage
By KEN KLINGENMEIER A Seat on the Aisle Friday night brought a visit to Westfield Playhouse for Mrs. K and I to see the MSP season opener – John Patrick’s The…
McEnroe documentary takes him back to court
By SCOTT SAALMAN Scaramouch I’ve been thinking about tennis. I miss the “ker pock … ker pock … ker pock” during the long rallies of my youth, the ball bouncing…
Deciding on how to make contact
By AMY SHANKLAND Perfectly Imperfect As my adoption and reunion story continues, I’ve changed some names, places, and dates. After I shared my discoveries with my husband John, he brought…
Wise sayings Nos. 1 to 50
By RAY ADLER Ask Adler Dad always had a lot of sayings that were shorthand lessons that quickly explained what to do. I added some that other family members use….
Work to begin on Pleasant Street bridge in two months
By FRED SWIFT The County Line Work should begin in about two months on the long-awaited Pleasant Street bridge over the White River. The new span is the vital link…
Are HSE students prepared for life after high school?
By KELLIE KELLY Guest Columnist The Indiana Commission for Higher Education is responsible for developing goals that “provide every Hoosier student the opportunity to obtain a quality degree or credential.”…
Have a healthy dose of Vulcan wisdom
By SHARON McMAHON Be Well “Live long and prosper.” – Mr. Spock Although I am not a “Trekkie” as such, I do admit to being partial to Spock’s outlook on…
The superpowers of an apron
By JANET HART LEONARD From the Hart It has been said that it takes a village to raise a child. I’m not sure about that, but I will tell you…
Can you delay your Social Security to help your spouse?
By SYLVIA GORDON Guest Columnist Your full retirement age (FRA) is based on your year of birth and is between age 66 and 67. It is not age 65, contrary…