The kindness of “no”
From the Heart Toby Mac said it well: “You can be a good person with a kind heart and still say no.” After many years of being boxed into a…
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Defining responsible gun ownership in the modern age
By DOUG KOUNS CEO of Veracity IIR I received a call the other day from my public relations representative. “Can you be available to speak on TV about the El…
The Worry Shelf
Sandwiched Have you ever heard of worry dolls? Originating in Guatemala, children tell their worries to these tiny, handmade dolls. Boys and girls place them under their pillow when they…
Fundraiser set to help victims of human trafficking
Carmel Convo Jeffrey Epstein, the billionaire who was accused of abusing and trafficking young women and girls for decades, died on Aug. 10. And his death doesn’t really close the…
Student population at HSE Schools and the future of Durbin Elementary
LarryInFishers.com I always enjoy attending the gathering of all the employees in the Hamilton Southeastern (HSE) school district the day before school begins each year. It is a joyful atmosphere,…
Memories of the Knapp Shoe Man
Sandwiched Many people from Central Indiana and beyond are flocking to the Indiana State Fair this month, and for good reason. The sights, sounds, activities and smells are second to…
County taxable valuation jumps by $1.4 billion in only one year
The County Line Hamilton County’s tremendous growth in new construction is reflected in new taxable valuation totals from the County Auditor’s office. The figures reveal the tax base on which…
Bob McCutcheon, Amphitheater guru, resigns from his Fishers city post
LarryInFishers.com When the Fishers Town Council had the first iteration of the Amphitheater under construction, I recall a lengthy discussion among the council members. The town planned to create a…
A little laughter, a lot of rain
From the Heart They say that laughter is good for the soul. If so, then Chuck and I have happy souls. Chuck has quite the wit and I have, well,…
How does Social Security fit into your retirement income strategy?
Cicero Edward Jones It might not be on your calendar, but Aug. 14 is Social Security Day. Since it was enacted on Aug. 14, 1935, Social Security has provided some…