Christmas comes to care center
Graceland Care Center residents enjoyed a very merry Christmas this year after donated gifts came in from around the world thanks to some local Oxford residents. (December 24, 2012, Page 1, 16)
Got the birthday cake ready for tomorrow?
What kind of birthday cake will you be having today or tonight or tomorrow? Editor Don Whitten is expecting at least one kind of cake as his family celebrates the biggest birthday of all – that of Jesus. (December 24, 2012, Page 4)
How did he do that?
At 8 years old, Generations columnist Jim McCauley spent much of his time before Christmas Day trying to figure out how Santa would get inside his house with no chimney. (December 21, 2012, Page 1B)
Wonder if these letters to Santa were written?
Editor Don Whitten, who’s been typing letters to Santa Claus from children around the community, wondered what letters from some well-known folks might have said. He’s speculates on letters from football coaches, school personnel, et cetera. (December 19, 2012, Page 4)
Mewwy Crimma
Local columnist Jimmy Reed issues his Merry Christmas wishes to all with a column that recalls a longtime acquaintance and his love for Christmas. (December 18, 2012, Page 4)
Christmas shopping about more than spending
The world’s greatest Christmas shopper may well have been Marilyn Kagen. Staff Writer Alyssa Schnugg recalls the days (and nights) she went Christmas shopping with Mrs. Kagen – her mother – looking for presents for everyone in the family. (December 6, 2012, Page 4)
12-21-12
Predictions about the end of time have come from various sources through the years and the “next” end will be Dec. 21, according to the Mayan calendar. Local columnist Jimmy Reed takes a look at the speculation and says he fully expects to be celebrating the birth of Jesus – four days after Dec. 21. (December 4, 2012, Page 4)
Thank goodness that’s over; now, can we move on?
Staff Writer Alyssa Schnugg takes a look at the recent campaign season and election, wondering if people aren’t just glad it’s over with and now time to move on to other things. (November 8, 2012, Page 4)
Dealing with post-Christmas, holiday blues
Feeling some of those holiday blues? Tree still up? Wrapping and boxes still in the carport? Thinking about those January bills? Editor Don Whitten offers some suggestions in dealing with the pressures of the two-week holiday period that wraps up one year and begins another. (December 28, 2011, Page 4)
‘You’ll shoot your eye out!’
Columnist Ryan Miller admits he’s a little nostalgic when it comes to Christmas time and reminds us about the difference between “gifts” and “presents.” (December 23, 2011, Page 1B)
