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Remarkable Power of Public Schools
As the superintendent of Hamilton Heights School Corporation, I am honored to serve a community that embraces the transformative power of public education. Our public schools are truly remarkable institutions, and I am continually inspired by the dedication and passion of our educators, students, and families. My experience in a public school helped me to…
Read MoreROLLING IN DOUGH!!!!
I witnessed a miracle at our church this morning. Unitarians do not, as a rule, believe in miracles, although starting our service on time is about as close as we ever get. Each Sunday, a select group of congregants (a word few of us ever use) are assigned to bring snacks for the worshippers (another…
Read MoreNew Medical Technologies
Emerging medical technologies are transforming the way we diagnose, treat, and prevent diseases. Innovations in robotics, genetic engineering, personalized medicine, and regenerative therapies are reshaping the medical landscape, offering new hope for patients and increasing the efficiency of healthcare providers. These advancements are not just futuristic concepts; they are already being implemented in offices and…
Read MoreAssists Record Should Fall Tonight For Former Westfield Star Braden Smith
Barring the unexpected, yet another rewrite to the Purdue men’s basketball record book will take place sometime tonight in Mackey Arena. One season after Zach Edey broke the career scoring and rebounding records that stood for 54 and 44 years, respectively, Braden Smith will supplant Bruce Parkinson’s 48-year-old standard as the Boilermakers’ career assists leader…
Read MoreA SWITCH IN TIME
“What time is it?” I asked my wife. “It’s exactly five o’clock,” she replied as she glanced at the grandfather clock (Grandpa, from now on) in our living room. “It can’t be, Mary Ellen. It was precisely five o’clock 20 minutes ago. Come to think of it, it’s been 5:00 all day. Isn’t it only…
Read MoreAsk Rusty – About Claiming Social Security when I have a Health Savings Account
Dear Rusty: I have reached my full retirement age (66 plus 8 months) and plan to apply for Social Security this month, but I’ve seen articles which say that when I apply, I must also take Medicare Part A. This, even though I am continuing to work and am covered by my employer’s health insurance (a…
Read MoreSteve Wariner Concert Gives Fans All They Want – And More
Steve Wariner hit a home run. No surprise. The Noblesville native who has performed at the biggest venues all over the world came home last week. He gave a tremendous performance at Carmel’s magnificent Palladium to a full house. Two standing ovations were evidence of just how well he did. The concert began shortly after…
Read MoreBack From the Dead
From Time to Thyme By Paula Dunn Westfield native Larry Cloud, who pops up in this column occasionally, recently sent me copies of a number of documents related to the service of his uncle, William Stanton Cloud, during World War II. In many ways, the experiences of Larry’s “Uncle Bill” were like those of any…
Read MoreReading Through The Red Parts
“ When everything is ready, I will come and get you, so that you will always be with me where I am.” (John 14:3) NLT Oh, the words of divine comfort! (One of my newest favorite passages). As a kid, I remember the old family Bible sitting on an end table in the living room.…
Read MoreJonah Tries to Run Away
“1 The Lord gave this message to Jonah son of Amittai: 2 “Get up and go to the great city of Nineveh. Announce my judgment against it because I have seen how wicked its people are.” 3 But Jonah got up and went in the opposite direction to get away from the Lord. He went down to the port of Joppa, where…
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