Mary and Johnny explored all the old items in their grandparents’ house.
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SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Summer drills now the norm
The 2012-13 school year ends tomorrow and the summer of 2013 is officially upon us. Students return to class Aug. 19 for the start of the 2013-14 school year. That gives students just more than 10 we…
FROM THE PULPIT: Don’t let greed choke you to death
A tale passed down the generations offers an enlightening lesson. It goes like this:
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Thoughts on graduation day
In the next week to 10 days members of the Class of 2013 will take a final stroll across their high school campuses. And then, in one final short stroll across a stage to receiver their diploma and w…
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Open to suggestions for summer sports
The 2012-13 high school sports year officially ended last night as Crestview High School hosted Navarre and Escambia in a football jamboree. This time of year, filling a sports section is more diffic…
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Blue Wahoos worth cheering about
I finally made it to Pensacola for a Blue Wahoos baseball game last week. For those of you who might not know, the Blue Wahoos comprise the Cincinnati Reds’ AA Minor League Baseball affiliate that mo…
FROM THE PULPIT: Pentecost and its beginnings
"Pentecost,” of Greek origin, simply means "fiftieth." Pentecost Sunday, the Sabbath day after a week's worth of weeks — 7 days times 7 weeks equals 49 — ended the Easter season.
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Treasuring the moments
As much as I hate to say it, I'm a bit of a softy. I still tear up over “The Waltons” or “Bonanza” reruns. And it's really tough to watch another group of seniors head off for great adventures in lif…
SIDELINE OBSERVATIONS: Here's to all the moms
Mother's Day is Sunday, and it's not too late to think up the perfect gift. Just what does Mother's Day have to do with a sports column? If you have to ask, you've never been to a local high school a…
FROM THE PULPIT: We have received new life in Christ
The other evening while at a dinner with friends, our hosts told us how they acquired their friendly golden lab, Bud.