Preparation crucial for long-term security
Editor Don Whitten takes a look at long-term security – money for those retirement years – and options that most must consider if they are to be prepared. (October 17, 2012, Page 4)
22 retire from local school districts
Oxford School District and Lafayette School District employees retire at the end of this school year leaving 22 open positions to be filled by teachers and administrators. (May 16, 2012, Page 2)
Lacy to retire after 30 years with Oxford Schools
Sarah Lacy will retire this month as a biology teacher at Oxford High School after 39 years with the district. (May 12, 2011, Page 1)
Tough love in the classroom
A CONVERSATION WITH… — Mary Johnson cares so much, she’ll do whatever it takes to make sure the children in her stead care, too. At 70, she’s been retired from the classroom for four years but still substitutes at Oxford and Della Davidson elementary schools. (February 18, 2010, Page 3)
A veteran of courtroom service
“A CONVERSATION WITH…” — Robert “Pat” Patterson has served as circuit court bailiff at the Lafayette County Courthouse since 1985. Today, at 89 years old, his “retirement” career has lasted longer than his actual career: 20 years of service as a federal probation officer. He also worked at Parchman prison during the 1950s and early 1960s — and loved it. (January 14, 2010, Page 3)
