THE ISSUE:Community challenges.
OUR VIEW:There’s encouragement in Scripture.
Monday, more than a hundred people gathered at the UAW Local 685 union hall for the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast – now in its seventh year.
With friends and neighbors participating in conflicts in Iraq and Afghanistan, a city unemployment rate of 13.1 percent, and 25 percent fewer jobs here than in 2000, there was a lot to pray about.
Mayor Greg Goodnight set the tone of the event with a reading from Isaiah: “When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord shall lift up a standard against him.”
“We’ve seen unemployment, mortgage foreclosures and joblessness, people struggling to enroll their children in activities ...,” he said. “But God didn’t create us to wallow and suffer helplessly.”
Viewers of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition” were treated to that lesson Sunday. The story of Kori Brown – a 12-year-old Bunker Hill girl who, despite suffering half her life with an immune deficiency, has raised more than $35,000 for the American Cancer Society – was told.
Kori wasn’t created to wallow.
Last year, following the local National Day of Prayer observance, we shared our favorite Bible verse: Joshua 1:9. It epitomizes Kori’s personal struggle and generous spirit, and can encourage this community as it continues battling its enemy of 10 years: a harsh economy.
“Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.”
Opinion
Joshua says, ‘be strong’
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Cast a vote for centers
The issue: Vote centers in Howard County.
Our view: Centers are less expensive to operate and more convenient for the average voter.
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White shouldn’t return to office
The issue: The conviction of Indiana’s secretary of state.
Our view: Charlie White’s ouster from office should be permanent.
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Editorial - Feb. 8, 2012: Grand success for Indianapolis
The issue: The Super Bowl.
Our view: Indianapolis left a great impression on thousands of visitors.
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Letters to the Editor: Feb. 8, 2012
As Hoosiers celebrate the conclusion of a truly remarkable Super Bowl experience, there is even more good news that should fill us with pride. More Indiana students are graduating from high school than ever before.
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Which religions will we include?
The Indiana Senate last week approved a bill that would allow public schools to teach creationism, as long as they include theories from multiple religions.
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If you say so
In an opinion piece we published Thursday, state Rep. Mike Karickhoff announced why he voted against “right-to-work” legislation. His reason: The community told him to.
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Cheers and jeers - Saturday, Feb. 4, 2012
Karickhoff acted ‘cowardly’
The Rev. Robin Wentworth Mayer and Horst G. Mayer of Kokomo send the Jeer for state Rep. Mike Karickhoff’s silence during the “right-to-work” debate:
“Mr. Karickhoff, for someone who’s new to office, you’ve certainly learned the art of talking out of both sides of your mouth.
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Let’s drug test our lawmakers
Perhaps it’s appropriate that a measure passed by the Indiana House this week would ask not only welfare recipients but Indiana lawmakers to consent to a drug test.
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Editorial - Feb. 2, 2012: Peru delivers a message
The issue: Peru’s collection of $20,000 last year from property owners who failed to keep their yards mowed.
Our view: Aggressive enforcement can help a city’s finances, but the benefits go beyond dollars and cents.
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Karickhoff: Reason behind my ‘right-to-work’ vote
There is no doubt the “right-to-work” debate has brought mixed emotions, not only to our state but District 30 as well. There were only a handful of House Republicans who did not vote in support of this legislation. Let me explain why I felt it was necessary for me to vote in opposition to right to work.
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