Columns
A gem of a book
Anthony Doerr was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He lives in Boise, Idaho with his wife and two sons. www.anthonydoerr.com.“An imaginative ...
Summer safety for kids
The subject of preventable accidents is so serious that it needs to be repeated, reprinted, and read again and again. Injury is the leading cause of d...
Profanity on the playground
Kids cuss behind the teacher’s back. And the playground is the opportune place for potty-mouth. No adults listening. That’s what children ...
The Portsmouth Daily Times Ad Salesman’s son who was to be Vice-President
On Sunday, November 1, 1992, Vice President Dan Quayle made a campaign stop in Portsmouth as running mate to President George H.W. Bush the 41st Presi...
Reading is a human right
Children and adults in all countries around the globe deserve to be able to read. Literacy is a fundamental human right.Literacy for AllThe United Nat...
Cowboy Copas – Blue Creek Grand Ole Opry Star
About seven miles from the western edge (West Rt. 125) of Shawnee State Forest is located the small community of Blue Creek. Back in 2000 to 2010 - I ...
Two wolves: which will you feed?
The following is a Native American parable in the public domain. An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life: “A fight is going on insid...
Pass on the family stories
“When families are invited to share their stories, folktales, and culture, there are a number of benefits for children, families, and schools: E...
Take me out to the ballgame- The boys of summer or when baseball was a game
As the sound of “batter up” and “play ball,” resonates on baseball diamonds all over the county. This can only mean one thing...
Let’s celebrate women in history!
March is National Women’s History Month. Call your gal pals and go out to dinner to honor and remember the fabulous females of the past and pres...
