Today's Opinions

I am sorely disappointed in the coverage that these papers have given to our local school’s marching bands lately!

We have three high schools in our county, two of these high schools have competition marching bands.  

Do you realize what these remarkable young people in our county accomplish?  

Do you understand the hours of practice,the number of hot days of band camp in the summer or the dedication that these youths devote to this pursuit?

The leaves are turning and fall break is just around the corner — I can’t believe how quickly the first two months of school have gone by. I have to give credit to our teachers and staff for their amazing ability to quickly get students back into the swing of things. From day one, they hit the ground running and got students engaged in learning. I am so thankful we have that kind of staff. 

I also owe a debt of gratitude to our parents and community who provide endless support to students both inside and outside the classroom.

I remember a delightful evening with friends.  Our hosts had a four-year-old whose favorite super hero was Bible man. He wanted to impress us so he got on his costume.

He put on his Bible Man mask, his Luke Skywalker light saber, and his Bible woman cape because the purple looks cool, and his Bible man cape was torn.

His mother asks him the Bible man questions, “Are you ready for battle?” He proclaims yes! She asks about his helmet, shield, sword, and shoes. He makes all the appropriate cute responses.