Guest Column: Trustworthiness

“Developing trust takes time and consistency.”

You can trust me, I’m a teacher. One would hope that this statement is true. Historically teachers enjoyed a reputation for being highly respected adults in the community. The trustworthiness of a teacher was assumed in much the same way people believed that they could place their trust in local police officers and city firemen….

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Guest Column: The Truth about Diligence

“Without diligence, nothing good or interesting can happen.”

Diligence can be defined as: careful and persistent work or effort. This characteristic is very important to me and my life. Without diligence, nothing good or interesting can happen.

I remember the time my dad bought a broken car….

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Citizenship

“So Be That Person Who Stands Up”

Being a good citizen is not something small. It’s working hard to leave a place better than it was before. It’s putting others before yourself. When someone is getting picked on,…

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Responsiblity

“The Price of Greatness is Responsibility” -Winston Churchill

The Fall Season is upon us and with it comes the return of football.

The sights and sounds are vivid. Stadiums will be filled with people collectively cheering and rooting for their team….

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“What Citizenship Means to Me”

Citizenship has a big part in life; I would say I’ve always done my best to show good citizenship. I believe good citizenship means being a part of your community, standing up for others, and always doing the right thing first!…

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Respect starts with me

By Tawni Bremer of Medical Lake Middle School, for publication by PACE Partners: The Current, Valley News Herald and Cheney Free Press

Respect is treating others with fairness and kindness. These qualities are simply daily considerations that we show to others….

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A Few Thoughts on Gratitude

By Rev. Linda Bartholomew, for publication by PACE Partners: The Current, Valley News Herald and Cheney Free Press

One of my favorite contemporary theologians is Paul McCartney. Don’t you marvel at how being one of the Beatles was only the start of his career,…

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Generosity extends well beyond monetary gifts

By Kynlee Dub, for publication by PACE Partners: The Current, The Splash and Valley News Herald and Cheney Free Press

“You can’t live a perfect day without doing something or someone who will never be able to repay you”~~ John Wooden.

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Exercise Your Integrity Daily

By Sarah Richards, for publication by PACE Partners: The Current, The Splash and Valley News Herald and Cheney Free Press

I enjoy working out. The benefits are numerous, but I’ll give you my top three:
1….

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