Rhonda Humble
Publisher
There’s a new scam in town.
If you use a bank debit card, watch your account for unauthorized charges, and be prepared to jump through hoops to reverse the charges. It may take up to 120 days, …
Beware debit card scams that update your account
April 29, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Retired JoCo educator did the right thing
February 16, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Retired educator did the right thing
By Rhonda Humble
publisher
When I think of Corinthian Nutter, I see purple.
Maybe that’s because when I interviewed Mrs. Nutter, she wore a royal purple jacket that encompassed her frame.
The retired educator …
Holidays: a tale of woes and blessings
January 3, 2013 by Leave a Comment
Rhonda Humble
Publisher
It’s been a rough few years at the Humble household.
We’ve lost several irreplaceable loved ones; family, friends and mentors.
And the economy has been less than kind.
In fact, we didn’t do gifts this year, yet …
Silence projects hope words can’t encompass
December 23, 2012 by 1 Comment
Rhonda Humble
Publisher
The tragedy at Sandy Hook elementary with 26 dead is unfathomable.
As the news unfolded, I wanted to cry, to reach out and hug someone, to scream, to do something, blame someone, or hear something that would …
According to USD 231 board briefs, county, school may work together on Edgerton senior meal vouchers
December 14, 2012 by 6 Comments
Rhonda Humble
publisher
Edgerton senior citizens may yet benefit from could be a precedent-setting meal voucher program announced by County Commissioner Calvin Hayden last September.
Kudos to the county, Edgerton and USD 231 staff who are working to come together …
Tattered Rolodex recalls memories, serves personal, historical purpose
December 3, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Rhonda Humble
Publisher
Flipping through the dog-eared cards on my Rolodex one day, I was putting x’s through those who were out of business, out-of-town or dead.
“Why don’t you just throw them out?” a young co-worker asked.
At the …
Community lost a friend with Chief’s passing
September 18, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Rhonda Humble
Publisher
We’ve lost a good friend with the passing of Kenny Francis.
Francis, affectionately called “Chief” by many area residents, passed away Sept. 14 after serving more than 40 years in public safety; the last two decades as …
Cars, smiles and rude people cause discontent
June 24, 2012 by 1 Comment
Rhonda Humble
Publisher
It’s always disconcerting to run across a rude or mean spirited person, but if you work with the public, you know they are out there. Thankfully, they are in the minority.
There’s a difference between someone who …
District’s failure to meet AYP assists at-risk students
August 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Rhonda Humble
Publisher
The Spring Hill school district failed to meet the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) for 2011.
That’s the bad news.
The AYP was established as a benchmark of improvement in the controversial federal 2001 No Child Left Behind …
OPINION: Cat tails and feline furry wardens
June 3, 2011 by 2 Comments
Rhonda Humble
Publisher
When I married my husband, he said the only good cat was a dead cat, but that was years ago and more cats than I can remember.
Just like some marriages are split along political lines, one …
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