Today's News

Following the national news on television on Wednesday evening, I sat a few silent minutes with the sound muted and pondered the enormity of the numbers being thrown around by politicians and television commentators in regard to the efforts being recommended to save our nation’s failing economy. I don’t mind admitting that I feel intimidated and fearful that it’s too much and won’t work anyway.

     Apathy, when it comes down to really doing something about an undesirable situation, guarantees that the situation will not only not change, but will get worse as that apathy and lack of action gives license for those undesirable activities to continue. Tyrants, bullies and self-serving politicians rely on public apathy to carry them forward on their quest for power, control and personal reward, as they assume various titles and perform various duties, not the least of which are those which provide personal satisfaction and gain.

We received copies of the “Qualifying Statement of Intent For a Candidate For Party Nomination For The Office of Alderman” and copies of the same named form for the office of Mayor. All candidates who filed out these forms are filing as Democrats and will vie for their party’s nomination at the Primary Election to be held on May 5, 2009.

I hope everyone’s had a great week!! We have some new additions to our school! We have added two student teachers into all the chaos here at NAMS. Brittney Cloyd and Rebecca Moore are from Blue Mountain College and will be with us this semester! Rebecca Moore will be with Mrs. Leanne George in 8th grade English, and Brittney Cloyd will be with Mrs. Heather Linville in 7th grade English. I hope that everyone has welcomed them into our school!