Letters to the Editor
Jessica Perkins, on behalf of the More Than A Meal board, writes to thank those who have helped the program recently and to invite others to take part in the community effort to assist the needy. (April 11, 2013, Page 4A)
Valentine’s Day can last throughout the year
Columnist Steve Stricker writes about the history of Valentine’s Day and different kinds of love. (February 22, 2013, Page 3B)
Valentine Story
Local columnist Jimmy Reed tells the story of Andrew and Alice – an eternal and inspirational Valentine story. (February 12, 2013, Page 4)
Learn From The Birds
In the spirit of Valentine’s Day, local columnist Jimmy Reed writes about how nature – and birds, specifically – show us all about love and commitment. (February 14, 2012, Page 4)
Corduroy Horror
Adolescence, local columnist Jimmy Reed writes, is a troubling time. And, he adds, if one falls in love during that time, it can be terrifying. He recalls a story from his past which shows how our feelings and reach all extremes. (October 18, 2011, Page 4)
Whew – we’re all still here
Staff Writer Alyssa Schnugg looks back at “surviving” the predicted Judgment Day last weekend, and takes a closer look at why she’d rather hang around a while longer before moving on for eternity. (May 26, 2011, Page 4)
Pierced Hands
Hands are the key to the most wonderful story ever told. Local columnist Jimmy Reed explains as he takes a look at James Weldon Johnson’s “The Creation” along with the story of Christ’s birth, death and resurrection as we continue through Holy Week. (April 19, 2011, Page 4A)
Love Is Life
Local columnist Jimmy Reed urges readers, particularly the gentlemen, to remember their sweeties on Valentine’s Day and to also remember the importance of love and telling those we love that we do. (February 8, 2011, Page 4A)
Indifference
Local columnist Jimmy Reed recalls the horror of Dachau prison and the Holocaust, and warns that the danger to humans is not hate – but actually indifference. (November 23, 2010, Page 4)
Love
Columnist Jimmy Reed looks into the wide range of definitions for “love,” and comes away with a variety of answers. (February 9, 2010, Page 4)
