Springfield's Own Abominable Snowman

With the sleet, snow, and of course the ice, Thursday was indeed a frosty day in Springfield. But while lots of little boys and girls were getting their noses bitten by ol' Jack Frost, R-12 Superintendent Dr. Norm Ridder was perhaps having the frostiest day of all. Our district's top educator raised the ire of parents and students alike by not decisively canceling school in a timely fashion.

For the last 20 years, Springfield's Board of Education, and past Superintendents have tried (without much success in my opinion) to keep from bumbling almost every important decision that has come before them. However, this lack of common sense is astounding, especially from those who profess above average IQ's.

My advice to Doc Ridder is simple. Unlike your predecessor Jack Ernst, refuse to abuse the privilege of being stupid. If schools don't have power, don't send the kids to class. Also, know that when the new and beautiful Parkview is sitting partially powerless, it's time to throw in the towel, and send EVERYONE home as soon as possible.