by Tina Neeley | Jul 1, 2022 | Stories
Here are fun facts to challenge your players: DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE: John Hancock’s was the first and only one on July Fourth. The remaining signatures were added over time, following the Fourth of July. The average age of the signers was 45. The youngest was...
by Tina Neeley | Jul 1, 2022 | Stories
WHEN VIKTOR Makela arrived in America from Finland, the Statue of Liberty welcomed him. He brought more than a few material possessions with him; he arrived with a heart filled with dreams. Makela disembarked into a nation whose foundation promises an opportunity for...
by Guest Writer | Jul 1, 2022 | Stories
WE WELCOME a summer celebration more than ever, and Independence Day is the perfect time to gather for food, fun, fireworks, and flag-waving. There’s an event near you, so there’s no excuse for missing the colorful shows. BELL BUCKLE is hosting a night filled with...
by Guest Writer | Jul 1, 2022 | Stories
HMMM AAAHH. It smells like the weekend. Those grilled pineapple burgers will be lip-smacking, mouthwatering, and juicy down to the last bite. However, what lies on the grill is much more than your family’s next meal. The instant you start up the grill, and that sweet...
by Guest Writer | Jul 1, 2022 | Stories
WHEN I was a young buck, I decided if there was a rule, I was going to break it. There have been many distinct times in my life when I have felt suffocated by others’ control, expectations, or rules. Unfortunately, my feisty nature would have me push away those limits...
by Guest Writer | Jul 1, 2022 | Stories
THE SHELBYVILLE-BEDFORD 501(c)(3) Community Foundation partnered with Bedford County public safety agencies to create a funding opportunity to improve rescue operations and safety awareness along the famous Duck River. “River life,” a specialty license plate depicting...
