The Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke often about the power of love, peace and the importance of taking a stand for what is right. Today, we commemorate the civil rights leader's legacy, along with the contributions of local residents who took a stand and changed their communities. ...more

January 21, 2008

Tony Dungy has a big decision to make, one that has nothing to do with going for it on fourth down. ...more

January 14, 2008

This concerns Bud Morgan's demand for an apology. The intent of my column was to shed a different light on claims made in his "Legacy of Failure" guest column. At no time did I direct opinion against the writer. It's unfortunate if Mr. Morgan inferred otherwise and for that I truly apologize. Our First Amendment rights allow for us to express opinions freely, both his and mine. Ever since Vietnam and Sen. John Kerry calling our soldiers murderers and rapists, the national mood has changed. After the attack on 9/11 and America at war again, this time against Islamic terror, the division of the electorate seems to have become even greater. ...more

December 28, 2007

The inevitable question is "Why?" and the inevitable answer is, of course, "Because he can." "Judy at Carnegie Hall," recorded and released in 1961, is not only a much-loved collection of great pre-rock pop tunes, it's as much a part of Garland's legacy as "The Wizard of Oz." ...more

December 27, 2007

My brother died Tuesday. He was in the truest sense my hero. He taught me how to play baseball, how to throw a football and how to ride a bike. For more than 30 years he taught "shop" in high school - woodworking, car repair, metal working. No one unknown to him will leave flowers at his door, his name will not be headlines news, he was not a thug, nor did he have that mentality. His whole life was spent trying to help others. ...more

November 29, 2007

Sunlake High's Chris Leko expected the misplayed balls. He expected his players to often be out of position. He even expected the multitude of blowout losses. What he never expected were the questions. ...more

November 14, 2007

Did anyone notice that this country seems to be going nowhere in a hurry? Government, social institutions and the ordinary person have been smothered with the administration's narrow and singular interests –– legacy, lies and profit. The war has dominated the White House attention and will continue, if allowed to remain out of control. ...more

October 2, 2007