About Mark Rinehart

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Stories by Mark

IN THE HOT SEAT

By Lanay Hight, , Michelle Lammers, , Michelle Huser, , Mark Rinehart,

After he finished high school, he thought he would be a construction worker or enlist in the Air Force. But he didn't. Instead, he applied for a job he heard about on the radio. Now we know him as Indianapolis Chief of Police James D. Toler. You would think Toler is an active person, with a hectic job as a head of the city's police force. But, really, he is just like anyone else. In fact, a s

The ADOPTION OPTION

By Anne Coffey, 12, Leah Lindsey, 7, Mark Rinehart, , Megan White, 14

If someone told you he was adopted, you might look at his adoptive parents to notice any physical differences. But by focusing on appearances, you might overlook the love and actions of a "normal" family. Kate Burke, president of the American Adoption Congress, can relate to that from the adoptee's point of view. She thinks adoption should focus on the needs of children rather than the needs