Letters to the Editor
J. Gabriel Scala writes to express the sadness and disappointment that local non-profit VOX Press felt after learning that the Lafayette County Board of Supervisors had voted to pull funding for the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council, while Claire Kiamie writes to express thanks to members of the community who helped make the recent Rally for a Cure such a success. (October 6, 2011, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Jeanie Anderson writes to remind drivers on our city streets and county roads to watch out for dogs, cats and other animals, while Jessica Perkins and the More Than A Meal Board thank individuals and community groups for their assistance with the Tuesday program. (September 27, 2011, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Jessica Perkins writes on behalf of the More Than A Meal program to thank the local churches, students, businesses and others in the community for helping make the Tuesday event possible. (August 31, 2011, Page 4A)
All running for office deserve our thanks
Perhaps you have your Election Day schedule all planned out. Before, or after, voting, there’s one more thing that Editor Don Whitten says you should think about doing – thank all of the candidates for running and making the election process work. (August 1, 2011, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Michael J. Nolte writes to relate his experiences with several local businesses earlier this year that shows why he and other outsiders see Oxford as a community that so many people would like to call “Home.” (July 25, 2011, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
Margaret King writes to thank those who have helped get the homeless backpack project underway. She delivered the first 10 backpacks to ICM and reminds everyone to take part in helping those in need. (June 24, 2011, Page 4A)
Letters to the Editor
Pope Mallette writes to thank the people that stopped to help when a load of lumber tumbled out of his pickup truck recently and to note how it’s a blessing to live in a community where folks are so helpful. (June 15, 2011, Page 4)
Letters to the Editor
The board of the local More Than a Meal program writes to thank the community for helping make the Tuesday evening program offering meals and other opportunities a big success in its first year. (June 8, 2011, Page 4A)
Oxford refrain
Sometimes we need an outsider, a visitor to our community, to remind us how special it is. Loran Smith, who’s held a number of positions at the University of Georgia during a career thats earned him a spot in the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame, gives us one of those reminders in a guest column he wrote after another delightful visit recently. (February 4, 2011, Page 4A)
Elves, angels always busy at Christmas
Editor Don Whitten tells an inspirational story he heard recently about how a community turned out in December to help a family dealing with the death of a loved one, and notes that caring for and helping others is the best gift we can offer at this time of the year. (December 22, 2010, Page 4)
