An invitation to participate!
What's the purpose of this publication?
I'm starting this new online publication as a way of bringing our community together, and letting others know what's going on in the Town of Ortley. There are two good reasons why I decided to do this as an internet "blog" site. One is that it's totally free! There's no other way that so many people can read our town's news at such a low price. People near and far who are interested in Ortley can instantly log and and read the latest "news." The other is that this format is ideal for interactive participation. I invite anyone and everyone who would like to contribute articles, columns, pictures, and other news, to contact me by email, or by posting a comment on this site. Below each article entry is the word "comments". Just click the word "comments" to read comments that have been left, or to leave one of your own.
You may also bring items directly to me if you're in town, or mail them to P.O. Box 6, Ortley, SD 57256.
How often will a new "issue" come out?
I will try my utmost to come out with a new "issue" once a week, preferably on Tuesday, possibly on Wednesday. Occasionally there will be "extra" news items posted at other times. If there will be a week without a new "issue", I'll let you know ahead of time. In the meantime, previous "issues" will be available to read indefinitely, by clicking the "archive" links on the sidebar.
What will be the format?
There will be an entry with one or more "headline" news items, and other entries for columns, editorials, community bulletin boards, classifieds, etc. Each entry will have the "comments" link below it, so anyone who wants to comment or add to the story may do so.
What are the rules?
We want to encourage active participation, and give everyone the opportunity to volunteer, help, and voice his or her opinions freely. As the editor I reserve the privilege of editing or deleting any comments which are vulgar or otherwise offensive, entirely at my discretion. But I don't expect to have to do that much. This is the open forum of our community, an opportunity to exercise the privilege of free speech which is ours in this blessed land.
What if someone wants a printed copy?
The Ortley Optic Online will not be sending out any printed copies, as it could become very expensive to do so. But all are welcome to print copies and distribute them freely. If you want to print an individual article, just click the time of posting listed directly below the article. Up-to-date "issues" will occasionally be posted on bulletin boards in public places in the Town of Ortley.
I'm starting this new online publication as a way of bringing our community together, and letting others know what's going on in the Town of Ortley. There are two good reasons why I decided to do this as an internet "blog" site. One is that it's totally free! There's no other way that so many people can read our town's news at such a low price. People near and far who are interested in Ortley can instantly log and and read the latest "news." The other is that this format is ideal for interactive participation. I invite anyone and everyone who would like to contribute articles, columns, pictures, and other news, to contact me by email, or by posting a comment on this site. Below each article entry is the word "comments". Just click the word "comments" to read comments that have been left, or to leave one of your own.
You may also bring items directly to me if you're in town, or mail them to P.O. Box 6, Ortley, SD 57256.
How often will a new "issue" come out?
I will try my utmost to come out with a new "issue" once a week, preferably on Tuesday, possibly on Wednesday. Occasionally there will be "extra" news items posted at other times. If there will be a week without a new "issue", I'll let you know ahead of time. In the meantime, previous "issues" will be available to read indefinitely, by clicking the "archive" links on the sidebar.
What will be the format?
There will be an entry with one or more "headline" news items, and other entries for columns, editorials, community bulletin boards, classifieds, etc. Each entry will have the "comments" link below it, so anyone who wants to comment or add to the story may do so.
What are the rules?
We want to encourage active participation, and give everyone the opportunity to volunteer, help, and voice his or her opinions freely. As the editor I reserve the privilege of editing or deleting any comments which are vulgar or otherwise offensive, entirely at my discretion. But I don't expect to have to do that much. This is the open forum of our community, an opportunity to exercise the privilege of free speech which is ours in this blessed land.
What if someone wants a printed copy?
The Ortley Optic Online will not be sending out any printed copies, as it could become very expensive to do so. But all are welcome to print copies and distribute them freely. If you want to print an individual article, just click the time of posting listed directly below the article. Up-to-date "issues" will occasionally be posted on bulletin boards in public places in the Town of Ortley.
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