R-T Columns
Job tips for college grads | Career Specialist
Congratulations! You have earned your degree and are looking to put your education to use. Here are some tips motivated graduates can use to increase their chances of finding a…
Read MoreFarewell | Planet Ryan
For a little over a year, I’ve been lucky enough to be at the helm of the award-winning Republic-Times website. Though I’ve worked as a columnist for the Republic-Times since…
Read MoreSick Day Time Machine | Mark’s Remarks
I walk around bragging quite a bit. Blowhards like me can always find something to talk about or brag about. It’s true. One of the things I have bragged about…
Read MoreTips for Teens Looking for Work | Career Specialist
Investing in your education is still the best way to set yourself up for career success. Summer and part-time jobs can begin to give your resume experience clout. Be prepared…
Read MoreIt Takes a Village | Mark’s Remarks
You’ve heard the phrase. It used to be, long ago, that the entire village helped raise children. Everyone watched out for the kids. There were people who would help in…
Read More2a | Mark’s Remarks
I did my student teaching in a small rural community northwest of my own hometown. Every day, I would get in my little Pontiac Phoenix and drive the 22 miles…
Read MoreLocal food review: Baja Krab Shrimp Enchiladas
by Natalie Schweiger When a restaurant is packed at 6:30 p.m. on a Thursday, you know there’s either a party or the food is just that good. At Casa Romero…
Read MoreWalk it off | Mark’s Remarks
Kinetic energy is something we learned about in science class. Remember? When you walk across the floor, that’s what you get. I was amazed when I saw a report last…
Read MoreVirginia’s trip | Mark’s Remarks
We often hear how something as simple as clean water is so important in many areas of our world. It’s hard for us to realize how lucky we are. We…
Read MoreLocal food review: JV’s chimichanga brisket
by Natalie Schweiger Jambalaya, smoky fried chicken, and barbecue pork pie. Besides making me hungry, what do these have in common? They all are evening specials at JV’s Bar and…
Read MoreGrandma’s Recipes | Mark’s Remarks
My grandmother was a fantastic cook. Good cooks ran in her family, and I sorta think they may all have tried to outdo one another at times. One great-aunt (her…
Read MoreLinda | Mark’s Remarks
When I was hired as a teacher 25 years ago, I was in my early 20s. I knew very little and I moved to a strange town two hours away…
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