http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/guest-columnists-23790.html en-us Copyright 2009 Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:40:38 GMT 2009-11-22T16:40:38Z en-us Copyright 2009 http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/an-afternoon-in-a-bookstore-is-an-afternoon-well-spent-409759.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23790 The two chain bookstores at the Upper Valley Mall are closing early next year. And with them may go a cultural nicety. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 04:38:09 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/an-afternoon-in-a-bookstore-is-an-afternoon-well-spent-409759.html 2009-11-19T04:38:09Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/wake-up-call-overactive-teens-need-their-sleep-407431.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23790 To some degree, it seems that sleep deprivation is becoming a national pastime. Instead of recognizing a good night’s sleep as a necessity, many adults now see it as a luxury, while many teens simply consider it a temporary interruption to their growing social lives. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 01:07:28 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/wake-up-call-overactive-teens-need-their-sleep-407431.html 2009-11-18T01:07:28Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/staying-healthy-this-fall-is-everyones-business-402512.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23790 As the health commissioner, I often ponder, “What is the right thing to do for the community?” Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:51:59 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/staying-healthy-this-fall-is-everyones-business-402512.html 2009-11-15T01:51:59Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/greenon-high-school-remembers-its-veterans-402493.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23790 What a day loaded with blessings. This Veterans Day had all the makings of being extra special, and I was not disappointed. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:39:45 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/greenon-high-school-remembers-its-veterans-402493.html 2009-11-15T01:39:45Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/on-average-snow-chances-about-4-in-10-next-few-days--402492.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23790 Between the end of summer and the shortest day of the year, I battle a constant feeling of disbelief. Sun, 15 Nov 2009 01:38:05 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/on-average-snow-chances-about-4-in-10-next-few-days--402492.html 2009-11-15T01:38:05Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/we-can-all-say-farewell-to-thunderstorms-today-390522.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23790 There can never be enough scientists or humanists to gather the simple, quotidian facts of every existing thing, even though accurately understanding the world demands no less. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:31:08 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/we-can-all-say-farewell-to-thunderstorms-today-390522.html 2009-11-07T22:31:08Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/democracy-moves-in-a-sometimes-mysterious-way-390540.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23790 If voting changed anything, they’d make it illegal. -Emma Goldman Emma Goldman was an anarchist with a dim view of the democratic process. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:27:16 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/democracy-moves-in-a-sometimes-mysterious-way-390540.html 2009-11-07T22:27:16Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/slightly-more-likely-to-be-good-winter-than-bad-one-377697.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23790 In the course of each of the four seasons, inevitably, if the good weather continues for a period of time, rain, wind or snow follow. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 01:26:40 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/slightly-more-likely-to-be-good-winter-than-bad-one-377697.html 2009-11-01T01:26:40Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/mental-health-addiction-services-depend-on-levy-377692.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23790 It has been said that the measure of a community is the manner in which it cares for its most vulnerable citizens. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 00:22:22 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/mental-health-addiction-services-depend-on-levy-377692.html 2009-11-01T00:22:22Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/for-leaves-and-trees-its-a-dramatic-time-of-year-365332.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23790 Seasons pursuing each other, the plougher ploughs, the mower mows, and the winter grain falls in the ground. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:29:59 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/for-leaves-and-trees-its-a-dramatic-time-of-year-365332.html 2009-10-25T03:29:59Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/northeastern-local-needs-new-school-buildings-365280.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23790 The time has finally come for Northeastern Local School District (NELSD) to receive our distribution from the tobacco settlement. Sun, 25 Oct 2009 03:22:43 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/northeastern-local-needs-new-school-buildings-365280.html 2009-10-25T03:22:43Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/stafford-cheap-novels-and-the-damage-done-352594.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23790 The current concern is for video games. But research for today’s, Oct. 19 Looking Back story about pioneer aviator Charles F. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:40:39 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/stafford-cheap-novels-and-the-damage-done-352594.html 2009-10-17T23:40:39Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/days-getting-shorter-coming-in-under-11-hours-352582.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23790 The woods is shining this morning. Red, gold and green, the leaves lie on the ground or fall, hang full of light in the air still. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:35:06 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/days-getting-shorter-coming-in-under-11-hours-352582.html 2009-10-17T23:35:06Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/issue-2-vote-no-if-you-care-about-the-welfare-of-animals-352588.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23790 States across the nation are adopting policies to reflect society’s concern about the well-being of animals and to clamp down on needless cruelty. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:28:03 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/issue-2-vote-no-if-you-care-about-the-welfare-of-animals-352588.html 2009-10-17T23:28:03Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/issue-2-vote-yes-or-state-will-lose-jobs-prices-will-jump-352589.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23790 Contrary to belief, Issue 2 affects everyone in Ohio, whether you believe it or not. It affects farmers and agriculture producers more than the common Ohio resident, but it could have repercussions on all 11.5 million in Ohio. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:27:02 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/issue-2-vote-yes-or-state-will-lose-jobs-prices-will-jump-352589.html 2009-10-17T23:27:02Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/northeastern-northwestern-issues-deserve-support-352587.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23790 One of the most important functions of the Greater Springfield Chamber of Commerce is to promote economic development in Springfield and Clark County. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 23:23:32 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/northeastern-northwestern-issues-deserve-support-352587.html 2009-10-17T23:23:32Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/a-dollar-a-week-really-can-make-a-difference-350227.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23790 What a difference one dollar can make. That’s 100 pennies, 20 nickels, 10 dimes, 4 quarters or 2 fifty-cent pieces. Fri, 16 Oct 2009 03:20:47 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/a-dollar-a-week-really-can-make-a-difference-350227.html 2009-10-16T03:20:47Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/community-mercy-health-partners-working-for-fairer-system-347930.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23790 Chronic health conditions, such as heart disease and diabetes, account for seven out of every 10 deaths in America. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:10:01 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/community-mercy-health-partners-working-for-fairer-system-347930.html 2009-10-15T00:10:01Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/winter-flowers-can-help-cheer-you-until-spring-342154.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23790 Thus times do shift; each thing his turn does hold; New things succeed as former things grow old. Sun, 11 Oct 2009 02:21:21 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/winter-flowers-can-help-cheer-you-until-spring-342154.html 2009-10-11T02:21:21Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/northwestern-schools-our-future-is-now-342101.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23790 A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity is available to the citizens of the Northwestern Local School District - new school buildings with the state providing $23 million. Sun, 11 Oct 2009 01:58:25 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/northwestern-schools-our-future-is-now-342101.html 2009-10-11T01:58:25Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/time-to-plant-spring-bulbs-and-transplant-perennials-329917.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23790 How kind time is, altering space so nothing stays wrong; and light, more new light, always arrives. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 02:06:43 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/time-to-plant-spring-bulbs-and-transplant-perennials-329917.html 2009-10-04T02:06:43Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/foundation-offering-free-educational-series--329883.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23790 Community Hospital Health Services Foundation is working hard to brand itself as a premier health education provider in the community. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 01:44:39 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/foundation-offering-free-educational-series--329883.html 2009-10-04T01:44:39Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/stafford-bottis-world-class-show-was-worth-every-penny-323291.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23790 My wife didn’t want to go down to the Kuss Auditorium Saturday night. So, I went alone. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 03:08:11 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/stafford-bottis-world-class-show-was-worth-every-penny-323291.html 2009-09-30T03:08:11Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/bird-migrations-peaking-throughout-clark-county-319181.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23790 Everyone should own a tree at this time of year ... not legally ... but in the way that one comes to own a tree by seeing it at the turn of the road, or down the street, or in a park, and watching it day after day and seeing color come to its leaves. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 03:41:45 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/bird-migrations-peaking-throughout-clark-county-319181.html 2009-09-27T03:41:45Z http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/the-gathering-helps-community-leaders-cope-317909.html?cxtype=rss_opinion_23790 I believe the effectiveness and success of Springfield and Clark County is ultimately in the hands of leadership. Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:51:38 GMT http://www.springfieldnewssun.com/opinion/the-gathering-helps-community-leaders-cope-317909.html 2009-09-26T00:51:38Z