Heartlines

"I've always believed that words are like silver. Left stored away and unused, they become tarnished. Brought to the surface and polished, they remain bright forever." Carol Ankney Remembered by readers as the author of "Heartlines," Carol Ankney was the long-time executive editor of the Sturgis Journal. "Heartlines" was Ankney's weekly column during her 23-year tenure in the editorial department of the Journal. Ankney's work during those years earned her more than 570 writing, editing and photography awards. Her family has compiled her writings to create this treasure of timeless stories, sure to inspire any reader. "I'm convinced that there are two kinds of people in this world, the kind who enter a room and say, 'Here I am,' and then the kind who enter the room and say, 'Ah, there you are.' Carol was indeed a 'There you are' person. And her reading should be mandatory for anyone trying to become a better friend, confidant, human..." Tom Rademacher Author, Award Winning 31 year columnist for The Grand Rapids Press