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STIVERS BLOG: October 2012
Posted by
Steve Stivers
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October 22, 2012
There is so much negativity today in the news and everywhere we look that it is always nice when we can pause to recognize good things that are happening in our community. I would like to take the opportunity to use this blog to highlight some of the positive events that are happening in Central Ohio.
I believe some of the greatest keys to our past and history as Ohioans and Americans are within the stories and accounts of those who have lived it. The City of Hilliard recognizes this in a very special way. Every year for the past 26 years, the city has inducted citizens who exemplify lifetime service and a positive image of aging into its Hilliard Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. This year, the Hall of Fame welcomed a very distinguished inductee into its lineup, centenarian Helen King. As I started to recall the 101 years that Mrs. King has witnessed firsthand, I found myself particularly mindful of our rich history as Americans. Throughout her life, Mrs. King was present for breaking news stories that would later be read in history books and cherished by future generations, like the first Indianapolis 500 in 1911, the first televised presidential speech in 1947, the first moon landing in 1969, and the new millennia in 2000. As each historic event passes by her, Mrs. King lives each day dedicated to philanthropy, volunteering, family and friends, and the Hilliard United Methodist Church. As America has celebrated milestones and accomplishments, Mrs. King has celebrated birthdays and good health, all while taking the time to remember the little things like baking special treats for her two sons, five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, and many friends and family. Mrs. King is an example of a life well-lived, and we learned of her story because of the outstanding work done by the City of Hilliard. I hope this story influences you like it did me—to live a vibrant life like Helen King and honor the stories and people who link us to our past like the City of Hilliard does with its Senior Citizens Hall of Fame. |
