You gotta love technology.
Or do you? Sometimes I don’t.
I have to admit that I’m a little intimidated by the wide range of gadgets, gizmos and devices that have become …
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Fran Ostendorf
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3/16/17
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When I took over as editor of The Voice just about three years ago, I found a paper steeped in tradition and well-respected in the community.
As I met with people who cared about the …
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Fran Ostendorf
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3/2/17
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As we put together the annual camp issue of the newspaper, it’s snowing outside. I’m not too fond of snow. Rather than building snow forts, sledding or skiing, I obsess about clearing …
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Fran Ostendorf
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2/16/17
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Time to take a break from obsessively watching, listening and reading about the latest news. Step away from the computer. Shut down Facebook and Twitter for a few minutes. …
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Fran Ostendorf
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2/2/17
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For those of us who are news and history junkies, today marks the zenith of a four-year cycle. I’m talking about Inauguration Day.
The influence of my formative years living in the …
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Fran Ostendorf
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1/20/17
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This is a goal-driven time of year. With the start of the new year, many people set goals for themselves, their household, their company or organization. A new year can means …
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Fran Ostendorf
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1/5/17
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As the editor of The Jewish Voice, I have the opportunity to meet many people.One of my favorite things about my job is meeting community members. The last week has been …
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Fran Ostendorf
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12/23/16
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In every community, you’d expect people to jump in to help friends and neighbors in need, but what if they need more help? Luckily, we live in a caring community, with impressive …
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Fran Ostendorf
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12/9/16
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One of the things that makes this job different from most newspaper jobs is the presence of children. Because of the location of our offices at the Dwares Jewish Community Center, we see children of …
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Fran Ostendorf
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11/25/16
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As a news junkie, I’ve been watching a lot of coverage about this year’s elections, particularly the presidential race. I read and watch news from a variety of sources in an effort to …
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Fran Ostendorf
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11/11/16
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