The History of the Lady Justice Statue
The pursuit of fairness is front and center in this era where people are concerned with issues like equal rights for everyone and income inequality.
The desire to seek equality, fairness, and honesty has been with people since civilization began. Perhaps that is why the Egyptians, the Romans, and the Greeks each had a goddess devoted to the concept of justice for all. How those three great ancient civilizations portrayed justice varied from culture to culture, yet much of what those societies valued still influences us today.
The 2016 Summer Olympics have finished, and once again the United States brought home the most medals. Both of our volleyball teams helped secure medals for the U.S., and although the men’s and women’s teams did not earn gold medals, they both grabbed bronze medals after facing some extremely tough competition.
May is National Barbecue Month, and according to the Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association (HPBA), most Americans have a special attraction to outdoor cooking for many reasons.
As National Teacher Appreciation Day approaches in May, all of us should pause and reflect on important teachers in our lives. Everyone has that favorite teacher who made an impression on us while in school.
Awarding someone the Key to a City is an act of friendship and trust. The practice dates back to the Middle Ages. Enclosed by walls and gates, towns used guards during the day and closed the gates at night for protection. By giving a person the key to the town, the leadership of that town allowed the recipient to freely travel within and without the town. Today, this act is largely a symbolic one, and it usually is used by city leaders as an act of appreciation or gratitude….
When customers call Hit Trophy or come to our store in Archbold, Ohio, many times our Office Administrator Kelly Schmucker is the person who greets them. On June 18, Kelly celebrates 25 years with Hit Trophy and during those years she has made many friends. For those local clients who regularly visit the store, they expect to see her smiling face behind the counter. She has helped hundreds of our local athletic directors, coaches, and business owners in picking the exact award, plaque, or trophy they require. For our patrons who place an order over the telephone, they …
Sariah Yackee of Wauseon, Ohio has had an eventful 2015 so far, and perhaps the biggest event for her could happen this spring. Back in January, the senior basketball player hit a game winning shot at the buzzer against a rival in the Northwest Ohio Athletic League. She has also been given numerous awards, and she may end up with the Prom date of her dreams if she can reach a certain goal proposed by that dream date.
In the fall, breast cancer awareness reaches an all-time high. Hundreds of walks/runs are held. Pink ribbons appear across the nation in workplaces and schools. Even professional sports teams don pink uniforms to remind people of the dangers of breast cancer. With all of this attention, you might think breast cancer has been conquered in the United States. You may think we no longer need to draw attention to breast cancer.
In August, the dog days of summer begin to howl. The humidity and heat seem to slow everyone down to a snail’s pace: except for avid golfers. In fact, the Professional Golfers’ Association of America (PGA) declared the month of August as National Golf Month back in 1994. Why does the hottest month of the year in America make the ideal month for golf? Many possible explanations exist.