http://www.news-tribune.net en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Sat, 06 Sep 2008 12:54:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_250125256.html http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_250125256.html Becky Hall and her family are working for positive change for our veterans as they learn to live through their grief over the loss of their son, Eric Hall. Most of Southern Indiana is aware of the Hall’s story of war, illness, pain and death. Becky, her husband, Kevin, and their family and friends are working feverishly to create something positive from their broken hearts. Sat, 09 Aug 2008 18:07:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_222180632.html http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_222180632.html Carol Dawson, a citizen columnist for The Evening News in Jeffersonville, and its sister paper The Tribune in New Albany, recently received the Will Rogers Humanitarian Award from the National Society of Newspaper Columnists at the group’s annual convention. Fri, 01 Aug 2008 23:20:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_214232315.html http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_214232315.html Pam Strong-Frymire is quick to pass credit elsewhere for her work as a Southern Indiana Extra Miler.She gets her inspiration from her faith. “I have a call to serve the Lord and all that I do is done in an attempt to be obedient,” Pam said. “The path chosen for me has certainly been exciting!” Sat, 05 Jul 2008 17:53:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_187174831.html http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_187174831.html Fri, 04 Jul 2008 20:44:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_186204405.html http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_186204405.html The good people of New Orleans send Southern Indiana this message: Please don’t forget about us, and don’t think of us as lazy people.My journey to understanding why the people of New Orleans want us to know these things began at the Memphis, Tenn., airport. Sat, 07 Jun 2008 07:33:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_159073233.html http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_159073233.html Fri, 04 Apr 2008 23:55:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_095235505.html http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_095235505.html Vanessa is a two Blue Star Mother, while Trish is a three Blue Star Mother. Each star represents children who currently serve or have honorably served in the military. The group's mission is to promote patriotism throughout the country.On March 21, Vanessa and Trish certainly succeeded in promoting patriotism by coordinating activities and working 17 straight hours disseminating support information at the Jeffersonville Wall of Honor along East Market Street, collecting donations and honoring the men and women who serve in the military. The day culminated in a powerful prayer vigil, led by the Rev. Bruce Barkhauer, with the intent of encouraging Southern Indiana to support deployed and returning troops throughout the year, not just during the holidays. Sat, 01 Mar 2008 01:22:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_061011927.html http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_061011927.html Come along with me. I would like to introduce you to the proverbial man who gives the shirt off his back. His name is Herb Fenwick and he resides in New Albany. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 08:07:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_051075847.html http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_051075847.html Our Extra Miler this month is Kari Rigrish, a senior at Clarksville High School. Kari is many things to many people — but most of all, she is a caring person to everyone. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 07:39:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_047124914.html http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_047124914.html Several months ago, we featured Zak Leffler as an Extra Miler. As is often the case, the person nominating Zak was also an Extra Miler. I would like to introduce you to Doug Drake, a classic Southern Indiana Extra Miler. Tue, 19 Feb 2008 21:39:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_047124522.html http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_047124522.html Pick up any national publication and there is rarely a day that it doesn’t include stories of heroism and bravery from our public servants. This month, Southern Indiana celebrates the men and women who serve part of our community as firefighters who work and volunteer for the McCulloch Fire Department in Clark County. Sat, 16 Feb 2008 12:45:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_047124702.html http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_047124702.html Emma Golmam is quoted, “No one has yet fully realized the wealth of sympathy, kindness and generosity hidden in the soul of a child. The effort of every true educator should be to unlock that treasure.” Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:13:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_047021331.html http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_047021331.html Kahil Gibran was quoted to have said, “It is when you give of yourself that you truly give.” However, our Southern Indiana Extra Miler for August, Yvonne Grundy provides a twist to those words, “It is when you give of yourself that you truly start to live.” Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:06:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_047020906.html http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_047020906.html You don’t have to go far to find a teen Extra Miler in Southern Indiana.Kelly Allen — an athlete, musician and Jeffersonville High School senior honor student with a 3.9 grade point average — is living proof of a teenager who fits the Extra Miler profile. Sat, 16 Feb 2008 02:05:00 +0000 http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_047020531.html http://www.news-tribune.net/extramilers/local_story_047020531.html This is a special Extra Miler column dedicated to the brave men and women who are serving, or have served, in our military overseas.