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Honesty can seem like a simple concept. Merriam-Webster defines it as “fairness and straightforwardness of conduct; adherence to the facts; sincerity.” Or perhaps we are more familiar with it being “to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth.” But, like any other traits, I believe there is more depth to it […]
As a leader in the Spokane Valley Fire Department (SVFD) I often reflect upon those critical characteristics that have contributed to our success as an organization over decades. One of the most important, “fairness” is a character trait that is embedded in the core value set of the employees here at SVFD. I would like […]
The holiday season and caring go hand in hand. I feel it is a safe assumption that for many of us the act of caring comes rather naturally, and we rarely look at the act itself as something extraordinary. But in a world that can be harsh and ugly at times, recognition, not for the […]
“A city council, business, and non-profit: Caring for the Community” Margaret Mead said it well: “Never believe that a few caring people can’t change the world. For, indeed, that’s all who ever had.” How then, between Thanksgiving and the New Year, how may we show genuine concern for the welfare of the poor and needy? […]
From our West Plains Chapter: You may be a bit surprised as you walk down the hall at Davenport Middle School today. What you will not see are many students in the classrooms, hallways, or common areas. If you were to drive around the homes surrounding our school what you will see are students in […]
My favorite color combination is red, white and blue. You will find all three colors in the flag of the United States of America, which is where I call home. The white in our flag stands for purity and innocence, the red is for valor and the blue is for perseverance and justice. The stripes […]
