2022 was a year of cautious optimism in Rhode Island. The state, and the world, began to reemerge in earnest following a difficult two years of the pandemic. And while the virus is far from over, it is clear we are not going back to the way things “used to be.” Those who have adapted,…
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The Golden Rule: Our True Choice
Regardless of the politicians we choose, what occurs on a daily basis with how we choose to treat one another defines us as a people. Look beyond the words and rhetoric and choose to find the good in people. Don’t disregard a brother, sister or friend because you disagree with them politically or religiously, but…
Normal’s Citizen of the Year praised for training leaders to make a difference
A woman who co-founded the Multicultural Leadership Institute in the Twin-Cities is being honored as Normal’s Citizen of the Year. Sonya Mau retired in 2009 after more than 35 years at COUNTRY Financial, but since then serving the community has been her passion, said Mayor Chris Koos. “When Sonya retired from her paid career many…
Local church and residents make a difference in town
Approximately 80 black bags of rubbish were collected and 32 potholes were filled during the clean-up. Connexions Church held a Connexions Cares Clean my Streets and Pothole Patrol campaign on Saturday, July 16 which saw 59 residents come together to clean the streets and fix potholes. One of the organisers, Wendy De Klerk said approximately…
‘My purpose is to make a difference in society’
American Historian and politician, Henry Brooks Adams once said, “A teacher affects eternity. He can never tell where his influence stops.” The impact that a good teacher can make on a child’s life is often underestimated. That is why I decided to highlight Celine Frederick today. Celine is a very confident, self-assured, mature, 20 year…