Opinion
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Mauzy: County food pantry defines essence of community spirit
In a somewhat overlooked portion of Rush County, gatherings of capable hands work together for a greater cause of serving a community. While it is common to assume that the term “community” refers to an immediate township or closest vicinity, the efforts of an organization situated in the town of Carthage reach far beyond its boundaries to serve residents across the county, including 200 households in Rushville Township alone.
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Remembering an old friend
Dear Editor:
The Mike Lacy I knew was a man who lived in the past. We only spent time with each other a few years, in high school and for a few years after. Mike and I shared a love of old movies, TV shows, music, and classic radio programs. Along with friends, we participated in parades in Rushville and other activities, dressing as the Marx Brothers with Mike portraying W.C. Fields (this was when Mike was heavier and before he became his svelte self). -
Barada: Move to DST made good business sense
Back on March 10, everyone (well, nearly everyone) in the United States moved their clocks ahead one hour. So, instead of it being 1 p.m. in the afternoon, the time moved ahead to 2 p.m. Next November we’ll all move our clocks back one hour. The easy way to recall how Daylight-Savings Time works is to remember the little saying, “Spring ahead, Fall back.”
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Common Core concerns
Dear Editor:
As out of state investors and pro-privatize education interest groups pour into our state with their deep pockets to advocate through media advertisements in favor of Common Core State Standards, it would seem the practitioners commissioned to implement them should be consulted as well. As a teacher of 22 years in our public schools, concerns exist with the newest “fad” to sweep the nation. -
Barada: Local grad rate continues to improve
As regular readers of his column are aware, I frequently write about the importance of education as the key to whatever nearly everyone hopes for or aspires to in life.
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Barada: Be positive, have positive outcomes
The famous industrialist Henry Ford once said: “Whether you think you can, or think you can’t, you’re right.” While this short simple sentence may seem a little odd, it contains more truth than most realize. That simple sentence has to do with what some call the power of positive thinking.
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Messer: Control spending sensibly
When it comes to the sequester, President Obama is putting politics first. The President claims that sequester cuts would be “draconian,” creating major disruptions in everything from air travel to public safety to food inspections.
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Economy calls for caution
Dear Editor:
Few Hoosiers read the financial pages because the information presented seems complex, pessimistic, or occasionally too optimistic. -
Barada: Opportunity School is a great idea
A recent news release appeared in this paper that could have far reaching educational benefits for young people in Rush County.
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Barada: Recalling the Battle of Iwo Jima
Just a little over 68 years ago, on Feb. 19, 1945, the Battle of Iwo Jima began and lasted for the next 36 days, until March 26, 1945.
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