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COLUMNS

HSJ Online: Thanks to our readers and supporters

We would like to take this time of the year to thank all of our readers, sponsors, writers, and graphic artist for another wonderful year!

Leah Joyce: Reflecting on Hauser family in tragic times

The people of Hope have always considered themselves to be a family; and this year, the bond within the community was severely tested.

Duck Ponderings: Baby Happiness

Probably with some surprise to my daughter and son-in-law as well as other people, I volunteered to take care of my one and only grandson, Gibson, with Bethany returning to teaching.
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Duck Ponderings: Well House book turns into local play

"The Well House" is simply one of the best books I have read. I received permission from the authors to adapt it to a play, and a great cast will present it at WILLow LeaVes of Hope.

Fresh from the Farm: Seeing life through another's eyes

I noticed him on the street earlier, and I thought to myself how out of place he looked in our "perfect" community as he appeared homeless. That's not suppose to happen in our local communities.

Julian Smith: A Driftwood River trip raises historic questions

On a recent kayaking trip, seeing the island in the Driftwood River immediately caused me to remember reading an account of a battle on the Driftwood/East Fork White River about the year 1813.

Duck Ponderings: Thanks To The 2018 Hauser Volleyball Lady Jets

It was 3 p.m. Friday when I received a call from my good friend and volleyball coach of one of the best programs in Indiana, Jeff Case. He was wondering if I might be able to come in and give an inspirational team speech by 4 p.m. before their regional …

Duck Pondering: Take the time to talk, and to listen

An older gentleman walked into Corner Cafe, slightly bent over and stately looking. I had seen him before, at Hauser athletic events and around town.
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Duck Ponderings: Moments to remember In Hauser soccer and volleyball

There are all kinds of activities one can attend in our small community which speaks volumes for this special place we call home. 

Fresh from the Farm: Show season ends, fall is on its way

Fresh from the Farm: We have finally completed show season. It is my goal to head in a different direction with our herd, so showing will be put on the back burner for a while.

Dr. Saddoris: What is an addiction?

Many people ask me: What is addiction and how do I know if a loved one or I have it?

Duck Ponderings: HSJ Online trying first fundraiser

Bud Herron as Hope's George W. Dixon and Julian Smith as Hartsville's Barton W. Mitchell will be the featured acts at WILLow LeaVes of Hope on Friday, Sept.7th.

Bud Herron: Bringing Civil War history to life to benefit HSJ Online

Thirty-five years ago my wife, Ann, stitched together a make-shift version of a Union Army uniform, and I wore it over to North Grove Elementary School in Greenwood to tell Civil War stories to my daughter’s fifth grade class.
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