#TheNewsDispatch.com Search Close * About Us * Contact Us * Subscribe * Welcome! Login|Signup Login|My Dashboard|Register Logout|My Dashboard Patriotism means coming together - TheNewsDispatch.com: Wendy J. Levenfeld ____________________ Go Overcast 28° Overcast TheNewsDispatch.com * Home + eEdition + About Us + Contact Us + Subscription + Submission Forms + Site Index + Online Features + Local Weather * News + Local News + Indiana State News + Police Calls + Fire Calls + Meetings + What's Up with That + Things to Do + Back in the Day + Kids Weather Pic + Anniversaries + Births + Engagements + Weddings Top Story + Indiana city parking meters besieged with crow droppings BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — A city in central Indiana is ramping up its defenses against a virulent menace: crow droppings. o Updated: 1:03 pm o Comments (0) rss More headlines + DEA raids Indianapolis medical clinic in drug probe + Bloomington tries to protect meters from crow droppings + Not guilty plea entered for 4th Indiana house blast suspect + Indiana library faces major cuts under proposed budget * Obituaries * Sports + Local Sports + Mike McKee + Carron Phillips + Aaron Mckrell Top Story + From overweight to 28 MICHIGAN CITY — Zach Stewart doesn't look like your typical basketball player. o posted: January 30 o Comments (0) rss More headlines + Slicers struggle against Merrillville + Outdoors: More good than bad from area lakes + Tigers turnaround + Trojans capture sectional title * Features + Food + Health + Faith + On the Go + Business + People & Places + Face Page Top Story + Organizations Cemetery & Research Association o posted: January 30 o Comments (0) rss More headlines + Churches join forces to incorporate food pantry + Faith-based program celebrates King at State Prison + Religion Briefs + Pick the Oscars winners for a chance at a prize * Opinion + Opinion + Anvil Chorus + N-D Editorials + Cartoons + Guest Editorials Top Story + Rest in Peace, "Big M" We were parents of two teenagers during the 70s. They, like others, wanted to go to the teen activities at the park. These were troubling year… o posted: January 29 o Comments (0) rss More headlines + Falls will be missed + Do away with two-hour delays + Farewell, Falls: Another great man taken too soon + 'Talk to a Lawyer' program a success * Columnists + Adam Parkhouse + Wendy J. Levenfeld + Pam Henderson + Nora Akins + Felicia Thomas + Jane Daley + Jason Miller + Sgt. Chris Yagelski + Guest Columnists Top Story + IN THE MIDDLE: Technology helpful at Krueger How many times have you encountered technology today? Whether you are waiting in line to use the ATM or signing your name digitally to receive… o posted: January 28 o Comments (0) rss More headlines + CITY PRIDE: Debate Club comes to MCHS + Farewell, Falls: Another great man taken too soon + Walking the fine line between nice and mean + In Washington, where's the respect? * Multimedia + Photo Gallery + Local Videos * Classifieds + Homes + Cars * Jobs * Contact Us Home * Columnists * Wendy J. Levenfeld Patriotism means coming together * Story * Comments Print Create a hardcopy of this page Font Size: Default font size Larger font size Posted: Thursday, July 1, 2010 12:00 am Patriotism means coming together 0 comments Wendy Levenfeld So, is the “world news glass” half empty or half full? Subscription Required An online service is needed to view this article in its entirety. You need an online service to view this article in its entirety. Have an online subscription? Login Now Need an online subscription? 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