Whose story would you like to hear? Our weekly feature "A Conversation With..." offers a chance to hear from one local individual each week. Young, old, black, white — it's an ever-evolving picture of the remarkable community we call home. Look for "A Conversation With..." in The Oxford EAGLE Thursdays on Page 3, and while you're here, take a moment to suggest a potential interviewee.
Escaping Vietnam to build a life of freedom
Local restaurant owner Van Tran escaped Communist Vietnam aboard a wooden fishing boat packed with refugees. More than 30 years after her perilous journey across the South China Sea, she shares her story with senior staff writer Lucy Schultze in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (June 30, 2011, Page 3)
Learning how to clip and save
ONLINE ONLY TIPS — Mother, nurse and coupon-clipper Kim Morris is saving her family hundreds of dollars with a new hobby that’s become a practical passion. Read how in this week’s “A Conversation With…”
A community to call home
Local musician Andrew Gordon once worked on the set of “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood.” Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Gordon on how the program’s focus on community has played out in his own life, in this week’s “A Conversation With…”. (June 16, 2011, Page 3A)
Owning shop informs consumer attitude
There’s nothing like owning a local business to open your eyes to the importance of shopping locally. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultz sat down to talk with how Knit1 Oxford owner Patsy Engelhard on how gained a different perspective on shopping after owning her own business in this week’s “A Conversation With…”. (June 9, 2011, Page 3)
Making way for others to step up
How do you keep good volunteers coming? Give them something to do. June Rosentreter is sharing the work with those who are eager to help, as she steps down as director of The Pantry. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Rosentreter about stepping away from The Pantry in this week’s “A Conversation With…”. (June 2, 2011, Page 3A)
A dance to celebrate body, soul
Rachel Coleman spent part of her high-school years in Turkey, but it wasn’t until she got to Mississippi that she discovered her love for belly dance. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with the OPC dance instructor in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (May 26, 2011, Page 3)
A different path: Toward graduation, college
Family trends don’t seal your fate. Senior staff writer sat down with 2011 Lafayette High School graduate Arnissa Tyson to see how she struck out to pursue a diploma and enter college, in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (May 19, 2011, Page 3)
A love of learning, late fulfilled
Willie Gipson went back to school in his 50s to earn a history degree from the University of Mississippi. Senior staff writer sat down to talk with Gipson on how he got a second chance to pursue his love of learning, in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (May 12, 2011, Page 3)
Call of adventure yields life at sea
ONLINE ONLY PHOTOS — Cinda Waterman followed adventure’s call into a life at sea in the commercial fishing industry along the Pacific coast.
Senior Staff Writer Lucy Schultze sat down with Waterman as she shared her story and how she’s settled into north Mississippi in this week’s “A Conversation With…”
Finding an artist’s true calling
Maine native Deirdre Uncapher had been through a host of crafts — sewing, beading, jewelry — before finally finding satisfaction as a stained-glass artist. Senior staff writer Lucy Schultze sat down to talk with Uncapher, one of this weekend’s Double Decker art vendors, in this week’s “A Conversation With…” (April 28, 2011, Page 3)
