Observation of the day: I never thought I’d feel all warm and fuzzy when shelling out $3.01 for a gallon of gas — I suppose I still don’t, but it sure feels better than paying $3.50 a gallon. All I can say is the brain-washing by the fat cats has worked. But (and there is […]
In a few short days Americans will celebrate Independence Day. The Founding Fathers were from a time called the Enlightenment. They liked to think and not rely on Divine Authority to make or break a situation. One of the Enlightenment’s biggest movers and shakers was Thomas Jefferson. He thought it would be a grand thing […]
Take a good look at The Citizen in your hands. Remember it fondly — next week, the ‘old? Citizen will be gone. Our July 7 edition will come out with a bang and a new, contemporary, easy to hold and read design. Your Citizen will be 12-inches tall and 11.5-inches wide. The paper you are […]
Bing, bang, BOOM! Fireworks weren’t only flying in the sky ? they were also exploding in our offices this week. Today, The Oxford Leader showcases our new, modern size. To get the paper in your hands this week, last week we had a lot of work to complete (and yes, there were a few colorful […]
Bing, bang, BOOM! Fireworks weren’t only flying in the sky ? they were also exploding in our offices this week. Today, The Oxford Leader showcases our new, modern size. To get the paper in your hands this week, last week we had a lot of work to complete (and yes, there were a few colorful […]
Well, I hope your holiday was inspiring. As promised last week, here is Teacher Dialogue Part 2. * * * Dear Parents, Over the course of the past school year I have had the honor of teaching your children. Having worked with them I can tell you they are bursting with potential and opportunity! That’s […]
Bing, bang, BOOM! Fireworks were not only flying in the sky this week, they were also exploding in our offices. Today, The Citizen showcases our new, modern size. To get the paper in your hands this week, last week we had a lot of work to complete (and yes, there were a few colorful metaphors […]
The annual INFO Book photo contest has officially started. So, take out the digital cameras and start snapping off pictures. The winner will be the cover shot for the 11th annual Info Book & Newcomers Guide. Info 2007 will be published in September. The deadline for photographers, however, is July 15. The winning photo will […]
I was starting to worry and fret about you reader-types out there. Parents, teachers, administrators, school board members — nobody wanted to get involved in an educational dialogue, once opened by a local teacher. Which, I guess, is why she wrote in the first place. Time passed and some did write. I have yet to […]
Well, I was gonna? end this discussion last week, the third swing in Teacher Dialogues. But I have received some good input. My third swing last week must have been a foul tip and I get another pitch. Following are parts of letters from a student and former board of education member. Fulllength versions will […]