Disable the Label- What a Great Idea-Lakeland High School- Awareness Walk - 03/20/09 09:47 AM

As the parent of a child with Down Syndrome, this is dear to my heart. Others can be cruel to those with differences. And the key to changing this is helping others understand that the differences aren't what is important. Our local schools are doing a great job of teaching the "typical" kids the challenges faced by others. My daughter visits other classrooms and she has 4th grade "book buddies" who come in and read to the class. It is a learning experience for everyone as they meet new people and develop friendships.
 
My daughter's class was invited to attend a very special … (0 comments)

2 Sure Signs of Spring's Arrival in Wolcottville: Birds and Lake Home Buyers - 03/14/09 12:04 PM
Sure Signs of Spring in Wolcottville:
As I headed in to the office Friday morning on a bright sunny day I saw these cranes in a "flood puddle" in a local farm field. I wish I had a camera with a longer range.

Many of our local birds are returning. In the early morning when I'm out with the puppy, the sounds of the birds are constant and varied. I'm spotting more species each morning.
And on the real estate front, after a few slow months, there's been a significant increase in buyers looking for lake homes. In the past … (0 comments)