Columns & Editorials

Sold Out Doesn’t Mean Left Out!

History repeats itself for the Forney Education Foundation. Once again, the Annual Gala and Casino Night has sold out ahead of the date, which this year is set for Saturday, April 24 at Hidden Creek in Heath.
Maybe We Should Plan to be Late

Maybe We Should Plan to be Late

Maybe We Should Plan to be Late

In parts of Europe, parents hold off on formally educating children until they are “ready to learn”. In Finland, students start school “late,” receiving no formal instruction until age seven.
Help Protect Your Family’s Inheritance

Help Protect Your Family’s Inheritance

Help Protect Your Family’s Inheritance

You might contribute to your IRA for decades to help pay for your retirement. But if you don’t need all the money, you may want to leave what’s left to your children or grandchildren. However, if you want to ensure they get the most from this inheritance, you’ll need to do some planning.
Three Rights Make a Left

Three Rights Make a Left

Three Rights Make a Left

A Spring Hunt I love hunting more than just about anything. It isn’t just the hunting I love as much as it is an excuse to spend time with family and friends that I love.

Ask Aunt B

Dear Aunt B, I seem to have no control over my emotions. I can be in a good mood and everything seems fine one moment and then something happens and I am a mess. Feel like a baby Dear Feel like a baby, Always remember, this is an advice column. If you have a serious problem, seek professional help.

Laymen’s Corner

Why didn’t Jesus give humans something to “DO” to obtain eternal life? As a silly example, suppose Jesus had said “go chop down a tree and you will be saved and go to Heaven when you die.” Some people are crippled and could not chop down a tree.
Take a Cue from Industry

Take a Cue from Industry

Take a Cue from Industry

I was perusing the internet and encountered a variety of websites that offered specialized products that allow customers to enter in their personal characteristics to net suggestions on buying products that are individualized just for the customer.
SCAM ALERT

SCAM ALERT

SCAM ALERT

Last week I almost became the victim of a scam. Fortunately, I caught the scam before I got taken. However, I can’t believe I almost fell for it. It started when I needed to return something to Amazon Prime.
Children First

Children First

Children First

We can’t always control the situations we find ourselves in, but we can often determine how long and to what degree they will affect us. The 2020-2021 school year is nearly a wrap. While some students are doing fine academically, many are not. They have only fallen farther behind.