Thumbs up: Rosetta Minnefield who was honored last week with the Madison County Bar Association’s annual Community Service Award. Minnefield currently serves as chairperson of the Madison Community Health Centers board of directors, but has served many, many area organizations over the years. This is the 10th year for this award, which includes funding for a local charity of the winner’s choice. Minnefield chose the health center to receive the $3,700 donation.
Thumbs up: To those of our community honored with alumni awards by Anderson University last week during homecoming celebrations: singer-songwriter Jon McLaughlin (Distinguished Young Alumni); Ray Freer, AU professor emeritus and former art department chairman (Distinguished Service Award); Ken and Grada Lockhart (the John H. Kane Loyalty Award); AU freshman Jyllian Kumfer (the Alumni Council Scholarship Award); Christine Densmore Young (Distinguished Alumni Award); and Becky Archibald (Outstanding Music Alumni Award). Whether they are Anderson natives or just visiting for a while, they enhance the city with their contributions and caring.
Thumbs down: To motorists not using their headlights in the morning hours. With the change of seasons, it does remain darker longer and headlights are a must. Some drivers are also forgetting to turn on their lights at dusk.
Thumb up: To Anderson Community Schools’ new Employee Health Center. It is a health-care option that is meant to offer convenience and save money for patients and the school system. It offers quick-access doctors for anyone covered by the city public school system and is offered as an option in addition to coverage employees already have. The facility is centrally located in the Wigwam Complex.
Thumbs up: To Community Hospital’s annual Coats of Caring drive now under way. Looks like the cold weather is upon us and undoubtedly there will be a greater need this year for winter coats, mittens, gloves, hats and scarves. Donations are needed by Wednesday, Oct. 21, and distribution will be Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Wigwam. Gently worn and new coats can be dropped off directly to Bestway Cleaners. Let’s make sure that anyone who needs a winter coat in this community gets one.
Thumbs up: To events such as the Color Me Pink: Cancer free event that Saint John’s Health System put on last week at Mounds Mall. Breast cancer survivors provided inspiration and speakers illustrated methods to prevent and manage cancer.
Thumbs up: To the large number of Madison County residents seeking out seasonal flu vaccinations. The Madison County Health Department has depleted its supply of 1,200 doses. Becky Atkinson, health department nurse, said that more people showed up early this year, most likely because of the attention the flu was getting in the media. But other locations will have the seasonal flu vaccinations, including a drive-through program on Tuesday at Saint John’s Medical Center’s old emergency room ramp off 22nd Street. A list of other upcoming clinics was published in Wednesday’s newspaper. Area doctors also have supplies of the vaccine.
Thumbs up: To Indiana shoppers who contributed 138 tons of food for the state’s food banks through grocery retailers Marsh, Kroger and Walmart. Indiana Sen. Richard Lugar asked the retailers to work together on a statewide food drive; the stores set up Hoosiers Fighting Hunger displays with pre-bagged food items for purchase at $3, $5 and $10 levels. The outcome proves that small donations can add up to make a monumental difference.
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Thumbs up, thumbs down: Rosetta Minnefield deserves recognition
Anderson University, ACS, Color Me Pink
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Editorial: AHS grad rates moving up, must be pushed ever higher
A diploma is a must, but it has to mean something. Anderson High School must do this the right way, not cutting corners and passing students through classes, but making them accountable for learning the subject matter.
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Editorial: With changes to program, why not begin recycling?
The public has to understand the importance of recycling aluminum and steel cans, cardboard, glass, newspapers and certain plastics. Besides minimizing a community’s waste, recycling saves energy, natural resources and the environment.
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Editorial: Reality returns after Super Bowl mania
While we loved what the Super Bowl did for our reputation, it’s time to get back to the real world. Let’s recap the lost week.
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You Said It: About contract, 'Teen Mom,' State of the City
Each Monday, The Herald Bulletin publishes “You Said It,” a compilation of reader comments from www.theheraldbulletin.com, coupled with responses by the newspaper’s editorial board.
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Editorial: Smith speech shows mayor aiming high
The bottom line in Mayor Kevin Smith’s State of the City address Tuesday during the Anderson Rotary Club’s luncheon at Anderson Country Club was simple: To attract investment, you have to make investments.
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Editorial: Bill offered by state Senate honors Fourth Amendment
No law is ever going to rid domestic situations of their subjectivity, but people have a right to be secure in their homes, and the police need to keep this in mind when they come knocking.
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Editorial: Burton's retirement was overdue
Dan Burton has been a fixture in Indiana politics for nearly a half century. A staunch Republican, Burton made waves in the Statehouse and in Congress, but now it’s over. Burton recently announced his retirement and will not seek re-election in Indiana’s District 5.
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Editorial: Tempered excitement for call-center jobs is prudent
Immediately after city officials announced the location of a new call center in Anderson on Jan. 25, the “Yeah, buts ...” started.
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Editorial: Trigger law would give parents too much power
If the state is going to push for charter schools, it has to be a measured action with plenty of debate. There is a reason why the term trigger-happy has negative connotations. It means a knee-jerk reaction with little thought.
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You Said It: About Grandview, new Colts coach and the APA incident
The Anderson Parks board has created a committee to study options for Grandview Golf Course and its restaurant. (Article published Jan. 17.)
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