Thumbs up: To the volunteers from Madison County who are helping out at the five-day build for “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” in Miami County. They are among hundreds of volunteers who began construction on the Cowan-Brown family last Thursday at Bunker Hill. The family is expected to return home from a trip to Disneyland in California on Tuesday to see the brand-new house. When the show is broadcast a few months from now, Madison County residents will have made a significant contribution to the endeavor. Anderson-based Hallmark Homes is heading up the project and an Alexandria company, Bolt-A-Block, installed the 4,500 feet of foundation. The clear skies on Sunday were a welcome sight for volunteers and construction crews as rain had turned the ground into a muddy bog and caused delays.
Thumbs up: To the Anderson Fire Department for the quick response to an eastside apartment fire early Wednesday, getting the residents safely evacuated from the fire that got out of control in the kitchen of one of the apartments. The outcome could have been disastrous. An unidentified Anderson University police officer allowed the residents to sit in her car to get warm in the chilly weather, and the American Red Cross gave the eight displaced residents three nights’ stay in a hotel.
Thumbs up: To the Pendleton Heights High School cross country team for reaching the state finals for the first time in school history.
Thumbs down: To the traces of pharmaceuticals found in White River during a study done by Ball State University biology professor Melody Bernot.
Thumbs up: To all the beautiful fall colors in Madison County as the trees prepare for winter. Take time to enjoy a walk in the county’s parks or in Mounds State Park before heavy rains take their toll on the leaves.
Thumbs up: To the more than 60 Madison County residents who took a couple of hours Saturday night to experience how visually impaired people get through some of their challenges in eating meals. Christ Lutheran Church hosted a “Dinner in the Dark” as a fundraiser for the Anderson Outreach Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired. A dinner in 2006 raised $1,000 for the organization.
Thumbs up: To the Anderson University Community Concert Band, which performed a free one-hour concert Thursday evening at Central Christian Church. The band will return on March 30. Conductor John Huntoon also pointed out several other free concerts upcoming at the downtown Anderson church, at Park Place Church of God and in Anderson University’s performance halls. Residents should take advantage of these opportunities to hear talent of this caliber free of charge.
Thumbs up: To everyone who donated coats for this year’s Coats of Caring distribution. Best Way Cleaners cleaned hundreds of coats for Saturday’s giveawa
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Editorial: Madison County residents part of 'Makeover' team
Clear skies Sunday were a welcome sight for volunteers
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Editorial: New 911 consolidation is good for county
When it comes to emergencies, a fast and proper response is sometimes the difference between life and death. Therefore it is important for 911 services to be coordinated for the best response time. It’s even better if those services are consolidated with one location fielding calls from multiple areas.
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Editorial: On Valentine’s Day, indulge in selfishness of volunteering
In the final analysis, we’re all selfish beings. Everything we do, at its core, is motivated by what is good for us.
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You Said It: About roundabouts, Mayor Smith’s firings, recycling, State of City address
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. (Article published Feb. 4.)
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Editorial: Firings show inability to turn foes into friends
Politics is a double-edged sword.
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Editorial: Help celebrate city's strong black history
Many times we overlook the small achievements of residents long gone who made a better Anderson for those of us alive today. There is no better time to recognize and cherish those stories than during Black History Month.
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Editorial: Madison County needs vision for future tourism
Slot machines, gospel music, a beautiful state park and candy are all thriving as destination sites. Now is the time to explore a way to connect these valuable attractions and encourage new ideas.
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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: New 911 consolidation is good for county
