Relationships & Family

Halie's Rainbow

jbloustein — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:44:50 -0600

Brazil, Indiana is a close-knit community, and so is the local high school’s marching band, the Northview Marching Knights, eight-time state champions.

Every Thursday, after practice, the staff gathers for dinner at the home of Bob and Ruth Anne Medworth, director of the band and color guard, respectively.

The Medworths live only a mile from the high school, so everyone shows up minutes after practice lets out.

In Memory Of...

admin — Sun, 01 May 1988 08:59:00 -0500

Each year, and especially on Memorial Day, thousands of people make a pilgrimage to the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery. Back when I headed the Veterans Administration in Washington, D.C., and needed a quiet place to sort out my thoughts, I would often drive out to that monument. As a Vietnam veteran, I felt a kinship with the fallen heroes who lie there.

Usually my visit would be in the early evening, and as I wheeled up the path, the marble monolith would glow a soft rose in the rays of the setting sun.

Cattle Dog to Receive Special Award for Administering CPR on Owner

batch — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:05:29 -0500

One dog went above and beyond the call of duty after she witnessed her owner collapse at work.

Jim Touzeau was in his glass factory in Tinana, Australia, when he suffered a heart attack and collapsed on the floor. Upon seeing this, his cattle dog Teka ran over to him and began to jump up and down on his chest with her two front paws.

She also reportedly barked in his face, which caused Touzeau to wake up.