Message from the Publisher

The thing that makes this newspaper project unique is that all the articles are written by members of the community. School kids, moms and dads, grandmas - all have contributed. For many the idea of writing for a newspaper was very new, yet they have done a marvelous job.

I am new to the job of publishing a paper. I felt much more comfortable renting costumes, selling party supplies, and blowing up balloons at my dad’s store, John’s Fun House. But thanks to the hard work and patience of editor Cindy Barber and former publsher, Betsy Voinovich we have been able to produce a paper of which I am very proud.

The reason our paper has been so informative, fun, and readable is that we have been blessed with talented writers. Right from the first issue, exceptional writers have contributed in many ways to the success of our project.

I wish to thank all who have written for the Collinwood Observer by inviting you to a party. It will be our first Meet The Writers/Become a Writer Appreciation Party. Want to write a story ? – you are invited. You have written a story? – you are invited. Want to meet the fantastic neighbors who have written a story? – you are invited!

Join us Wednesday, February 17th, in the party room of the Boardwalk Café, 16011 Waterloo Road, from 6:00 to 9:00 PM. Food and refreshments will be provided.

And in the meantime, write a story-- tell your friends and neighbors what you think they need to know, review a restaurant, tell us what's up at your church, become a sports reporter.  Go to collinwoodobserver.com, click on Member Center, sign in, click on "Submit story" and write up your story. You're now a writer for the Collinwood Observer.

To all who have contributed - Thank You.  See you at the party!