http://www.kokomotribune.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Fri, 16 May 2008 23:58:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_137235929.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_137235929.html Back when what seems a long time ago, we had what they called “rationing”, which regulated the apportionment of items in short supply. That way the distribution of those items was somewhat equal to all. Sat, 10 May 2008 17:17:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_131171659.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_131171659.html I have long marveled at all the great events or personages that come to Kokomo. Fri, 09 May 2008 19:18:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_130191831.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_130191831.html One must admit that probably the most important of a family is the mother who tends to the every need of her children. Thu, 08 May 2008 22:00:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_129220131.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_129220131.html To say the least, there has been a tremendous amount of discussion about annexation since the mayor announced his proposal. Sat, 03 May 2008 23:48:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_124234917.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_124234917.html We are “naturalized” Hoosiers. My wife and I were both born and raised in the Chicago suburbs, and arrived in Kokomo 25 years ago. Our children were born and grew up in this fair city. We consider ourselves Hoosiers and our move to Kokomo among life’s most fortunate events. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:30:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_120173303.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_120173303.html I have been a devout Republican from the first days in the late 1970s, when I was able to vote. As the years went by, the mindset of the Republican Party continued to fit what I believed was the best avenue for Americans. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 18:33:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_117183424.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_117183424.html I am among those who believe character counts; I also believe every person is a sinner and has evil inclinations that need to be kept in check. I am convinced every person makes mistakes, and I know we do not always say what we mean. Sat, 26 Apr 2008 00:38:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_117003939.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_117003939.html Anyone who knows me well, will say that I look forward to putting out a garden each spring. To me that is the goodbye to winter and hello spring. Wed, 23 Apr 2008 17:00:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_114170140.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_114170140.html The hard-hitting series in The Indianapolis Star exposing the problems of the Indianapolis Public Schools (IPS) was thoughtful and poignant. This writer has known the IPS superintendent for over 20 years on a professional and personal basis. He has achieved national distinction and is widely hailed for his many professional accomplishments. Sat, 12 Apr 2008 17:41:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_103174127.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_103174127.html Spring is a time for change. People-helping professionals and poets have long marveled at the human wonder called “Spring Fever.” Fri, 11 Apr 2008 17:45:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_102174627.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_102174627.html I remember when we had wars, and we had peace. I am not an authority of the actual events of those wars, but I am expressing my thoughts as they pertain to why we engaged in the wars of my time. Sat, 05 Apr 2008 17:12:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_096171325.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_096171325.html Today I am going to begin with Norman Clature. Do you know Norman? Well, I don’t. I meant “nomenclature.” Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:33:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_095233445.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_095233445.html With the May primary coming up here in Indiana, I have to take notice of what we need to look for and need to know so that our vote will not be wasted and regretted for four-plus years. Sun, 30 Mar 2008 00:46:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_090004738.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_090004738.html Because Easter is such an important day, our elders’ board arrived at this determination: We should get a really special speaker for our Easter service. Sat, 22 Mar 2008 16:47:00 +0000 http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_082164845.html http://www.kokomotribune.com/columns/local_story_082164845.html Accountable for pastor’s remarks?Politics and religion do not mix well. As Cal Thomas said, “Religion is about convictions, politics is about compromise.”