And away we no go!
By JANET HART LEONARD From the Heart I simply asked Elsa to let us go. She said “NO!” How is it that I seem to find myself in these “traveling…
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Learning from our history: How leprosy on the Hawaiian Islands parallels to today’s pandemic
By SHARON McMAHON Be Well “I have seen sights that cannot be told, and heard stories that cannot be repeated.” – Letters of Robert Louis Stevenson, June 1889 Today I…
A matter of trust
By AMY SHANKLAND Sandwiched It’s been a rough year for our family, to put it mildly. In a little over four months, we discovered my mother’s cancer, both of my…
‘Love to hate Carmel,’ just a humorous jab
By FRED SWIFT The County Line Have you heard anyone say they love to hate Carmel? Maybe it’s sarcasm with just a little touch of envy. As a nearly lifelong…
Mayor Cook: HUB is result of thinking big
By ANDY COOK Westfield Mayor When we first contemplated the idea of Grand Park, I challenged the team to “think big.” Well, we did and now we have what, in…
The dog days of summer
By JANET HART LEONARD From the Heart “Mom, would you rather go to Aiden’s state baseball tourney 3 ½ hours away on the east coast of Florida and sit in…
We must continue supporting our law enforcement
By CHRIS JETER State Representative As lawmakers, we rely heavily on input from constituents and local leaders to learn how we can better serve our communities. Oftentimes, what starts out…
How does Social Security fit into retirement?
By COREY SYLVESTER Cicero Edward Jones Here’s something to think about: You could spend two, or even three, decades in retirement. To meet your income needs for all those years,…
A happy reunion
By AMY SHANKLAND Sandwiched I think many of us are enjoying joyous reunions this summer thanks to vaccines and other factors. Whether it’s family, friends, or both, getting back together…
AG Rokita: Parents Bill of Rights equips parents with roadmap to engage in children’s education
By TODD ROKITA Indiana Attorney General This past school year had many challenges caused by COVID-19. Among them was a shift to remote learning, which gave parents a unique window…