Delaying retirement for greater goals
Former UM research professor Frank Gilmore retired as chancellor of Montana Tech, but this month he takes the reins of the foundation that awards the prestigious Goldwater Scholarship. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Gilmore in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (July 12, 2012, Page 3)
Putting down roots, sharing the bounty
Ruth Johnson calls the small farm she tends “a blessing” — and works to pass the blessings along. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the recent retiree in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (July 5, 2012, Page 3)
Down-home values, globe-trotting career
Retired Maj. Eric Hilliard has been reconnecting with extended family in Oxford since settling back in the United States after a 20-year career with the U.S. Air Force. Hilliard sat down to share his experience with senior staff writer Lucy Schultze in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (June 28, 2012, Page 3)
Shakespeare role a cathartic release
As Peter Pinnow plays the title role in “King Lear,” it’s a personal pain he’ll be tapping through his character’s grief. The former Oxford High School teacher sat down to talk with senior staff writer Lucy Schultze about his final performance as he prepares to leave Oxford, in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (June 21, 2012, Page 3)
Keeping priorities clear
Despite the blur of daily life as a single parent, Ben Couey works hard to stay focused on what matters. With Father’s Day this weekend, senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Couey about his goal of intentional parenting in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (June 14, 2012, Page 3)
McCauleys, Howell earn Chamber honors
Marge and Jim McCauley were presented the Outstanding Service Award at the Chamber of Commerce banquet at the Oxford Conference Center on Tuesday evening, while Torie Howell was presented the Ambassador of the Year Award. (June 13, 2012, Page 3)
Boutique hotel planned off-Square
Charter Road Hospitality Inc. on Tuesday finalized the purchase of the property where The Gin once stood, downhill from the Square on South 14th Street. The company also recently purchased the adjacent former site of The Hoka movie house, in hopes to build a new boutique hotel on the properties. (June 13, 2012, Page 1)
Russell leaves ‘lasting legacy’
Wilbur “Bill” Woodson Russell Jr., who died last spring, was given the Citizen of the Year award posthumously by the Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Foundation at the two groups’ annual banquet meeting on Tuesday evening. (June 13, 2012, Page 1)
Balancing business with a love of the game
When you’ve spent a career on the field and the sidelines, it’s just hard to keep your seat in the stands. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Keith Kessinger, radio color commentator for Ole Miss baseball, in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (May 31, 2012, Page 3)
Keeping pace with the SEC
Staying on top of one of the most exciting conferences in college football is more than a full-time job for Edward Aschoff. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the Oxford native and ESPN.com sportswriter in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (May 24, 2012, Page 3)
