Thoughts on holidays, baseball and yellow dust
Editor Don Whitten takes on a variety of subjects and questions, including a possible holiday, high school baseball, pollen and mechanical issues at The Oxford EAGLE. (April 15, 2013, Page 4)
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day
They had the big St. Patrick’s Day parade in Jackson and the Chicago River flowed green for a while Sunday, but there were no big public celebrations in Oxford. Editor Don Whitten, tongue in cheek, expresses surprise that city leaders did not ask for a special exemption for alcohol sales as the city has for several other “special” Sundays during the year. (March 18, 2013, Page 4A)
Popular Seasons Greetings section coming Friday
It’s time again for what might be the largest, and most popular, special section The Oxford EAGLE publishes each year – the Seasons Greetings section. Editor Don Whitten takes a look at the section and the special letters that will be a part of Friday’s paper. (December 20, 2012, Page 4)
Not ready yet? How about next week?
Are you ready for Thanksgiving? All the chores done? Would you like another week? Editor Don Whitten takes a look back when there were two days set aside for Thanksgiving – the fourth Thursday in November and the final Thursday in the month. (November 21, 2012, Page 4)
9/11 is not a happy day for anyone
The wounds are too fresh and too painful, staff writer Alyssa Schnugg writes, to make it seem correct for someone to say “Happy Patriot Day” on 9/11. Schnugg explores the approach some have to 9/11, Memorial Day and other “holidays.” (September 13, 2012, Page 4)
Big week for celebrating birthdays
We’ve been celebrating Oxford’s 175th birthday for several months and Wednesday will mark our nation’s 236th birthday. Editor Don Whitten takes a look at all the festivities going on this week as the LOU community celebrates. (July 2, 2012, Page 4)
Ready for the holiday weekend?
Got the party planned? What about the food and refreshments? You know – for this weekend’s holiday. Editor Don Whitten takes a look at Cinco de Mayo – coming Saturday – and what people do on the holiday that’s beginning to rival St. Patrick’s Day in some areas. (May 4, 2012, Page 4A)
Celebrating Easter – something for everyone
Did you attend Palm Sunday services last weekend? Have plans for an Easter egg hunt the next couple of days. Looking forward to Easter Sunday? Editor Don Whitten writes about all of the events going on the week of Easter and reminds readers to make sure they connect the dots on what Easter is all about. (April 5, 2012, Page 4A)
How about some holiday adjustments?
After making it through another one of our increasingly popular holidays – Valentine’s Day – Editor Don Whitten takes a look at holidays with suggestions about some changes and additions. (February 15, 2012, Page 4)
Picking out – or getting down – the tree
Christmas trees are often the centerpiece in holiday displays, and Editor Don Whitten takes a look at some of the options available to those who have yet to pick out, or get down, their tree. (December 2, 2011, Page 4A)
