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January 5, 2009

South Pole or Southpole, Dad remains absolutely uncool

A few weeks ago, my son asked me to play basketball. He was getting a few friends together and they needed another player. I played and held my own, up to a point, and left on good terms with all involved as the game broke up.

January 5, 2009

What did you learn in 2008?

Saturday’s Sub

December 31, 2008

Who’s New Year is it, anyway?

Weekly Word

December 30, 2008

B-H students have a fantastic home thanks to Gene Meyer

By 1995, when the old Bluffton High School was 72 years old, it was becoming clear that something had to be done. School leaders, students, parents, alumni and visitors knew the elderly edifice was sick and falling apart.

December 29, 2008

Look at the calendar, then make some decisions

I love the stories about things that occur by happenstance. For instance, take the fellow whose car breaks down in Podunkville. He gets repairs made at the local service station, and meets the service station owner’s daughter. Years later, after he and the girl have been married for 50 years, with four children and 12 grandchildren, he’s named Podunkville’s Citizen of the Year. He never intended to live in Podunkville, but there he was.

December 29, 2008

Shepherding my flock of little ones

Saturday’s Sub

December 24, 2008

History makes us wonder what lies ahead

Weekly Word

Your Opinions

January 2, 2009

Angels and seatbelts

All of us have heard the phrase, “God is my co-pilot,” and we have heard “Angels are around us.” Both of these statements rang true for me on December 18th when my vehicle spun off the icy road and rolled onto its top. My angel came dow

January 2, 2009

Congrats to co-Realtors

The purpose of this letter is to address a recent event that has taken place in our business community. The Adams Jay Wells County Board of Realtors has chosen for the first time in our history “Co-Realtors of the Year”.

December 26, 2008

When a child goes to prison

Many things in life are difficult, giving birth, saying good-bye and having a sick child. These things all move and tug at my heart, but to have my child go to prison moves my pain to a deeper level. My son has made many mistakes and punishment should follow, yet he is my son and a mother’s love never fails. He is currently 21 and we hope to celebrate his 26th birthday together as a family.

December 24, 2008

Miracle on the mountain: The greatest gift

As Christmas is here and the New Year on its way, we have to stop and weigh what we have to be thankful for. I was given the greatest gift on Aug. 10th, 2008. Although it started as the worse gift. I will explain.

December 19, 2008

Festive thanks

On behalf of the Creative Arts Council of Wells County, we want to take this opportunity to thank everyone connected with Festival of Trees - 2008 for such a successful event. This event is only possible due to the decorators and their presenters. We thank them for sharing their inspiration and artistry with the community.

December 8, 2008

Great community support

I would like to say a special thank you for all the people in the community that has reached out to help my family with 4 kids.

November 17, 2008

A vet says thanks

Forty years ago I was just trying to survive in Vietnam and today it was the first time I ever participated in any type of community recognition of my service.