Here’s what 70 looks like
36,817,200 minutes. 25,550 days. This is 70 years old. On September 3, I entered into my seventh decade. I thought my mother was old when she turned 70. I don’t…
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Cranberry Pecan Cheeseball: a taste of celebration & community
September is my birthday month, and this year it felt extra special. I had not only my birthday to celebrate, but also a new role at Community First Bank. One…
Heal loudly
By LORELAI TER HORST Sheridan High School Student Editor’s note: The Sheridan Student Column is brought to readers by Sheridan High School’s 10th grade honors English class, taught by Tanya…
Sharon’s challenge: put down the cell phone for a day & enjoy life
“The desire for safety stands against every great and noble enterprise.” ― Tacitus This quote makes me wonder, just what is our desire for safety? In posing this question I…
The ripple effect of giving selflessly
This is my 50th Feeding Team feature column, and even as I shake my head in disbelief over that statement, I’m taken back by the very nature of what is…
Cereal numbers
Every family has their own quirks. Mine is no exception. A couple of weeks ago, my husband John came into my office and declared that it was time for us…
From the desk of Hamilton Heights Superintendent Dr. Derek Arrowood
Update No. 156 Last week, Hamilton Heights Middle School hosted EMS and First Responders Day, offering more than 350 students an up-close and personal look at careers in public service….
Fight for it
I have been fighting to keep my independence most of my life. Always, waiting in the shadows, is the enemy, threatening to take my physical independences away. Even at an…
Careful: words create reality
No one denies the power of words, either written and spoken. We are struck mesmerized by a thundering speech. Our souls are stirred. We may cheer. We may cry. All…
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…