Month: August 2008
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This is why Ryan is a Champion
As I get older, it becomes increasingly clear to me that our attitude is the single biggest influence on our lives. So many times I have witnessed people torpedoing themselves because they adopt a destructive attitude and give up their power by blaming others. Far fewer times I have seen people rise to the top…
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Is more School Accountability better?
Last night I was watching the news and saw some excerpts from Barrak Obama’s nomination speech. He said he wanted more people to go to college. I think that is great. He said he wants to hire more teachers. That’s good. And give teachers more pay. That’s fine, too, assuming he has a plan to…
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On the Great Wall after the Great Race
A Ryan Hall interview on the Great Wall of China the day after the 2008 Olympic Marathon:
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10th Fastest in the World
What a thrill last night to watch our own Ryan Hall run the Olympic Marathon in Beijing. Seeing him line up in China with the fastest marathoners in the world gave me chills. Ryan was considered a medal contender and the build-up, especially here in his hometown of Big Bear, was huge. While Ryan’s 10th…
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Elect Putz Toolkit
I am passionate about our schools and will bring a fresh, balanced direction to our District. I want to help our Valley’s children excel and look forward to serving our Community. But I can only do this if I get elected to the School Board, and I need your help for that to happen. Below…
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Watching Ryan Run the Beijing Olympic Marathon
If you are planning on watching Ryan Hall run the Olympic Marathon in person, or are just curious where the course goes, the Beijing Olympic Marathon Course Map below shows the route that begins at Tian’anmen Square and ends in the National Stadium or “Bird’s Nest.” Screen version: Beijing Olympic Marathon Course Map (JPG) Printable…
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Schools, Technology & Me
Many different organizations over many years have paid me to help them figure out solutions to their technology problems. I’ve written about and presented technology so that others may better understand it. I’ve taught technology at the elementary and college levels so that others may learn it. I get technology. And I have a special…
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Olympic Ceremonies, Olympic People
Last night on television I watched the amazing Opening Ceremonies in Beijing. It was quite a show, but what really moved me was what I saw before hand. An hour before the Opening Ceremonies began, NBC aired a show called, “The Road to Beijing,” where they highlighted key Olympic athletes. I had heard our local…
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Randy’s Background
If you are curious, a short bio on me: I was raised in Santa Barbara, California, gained my secondary education at Cate School in Carpinteria, and graduated from the University of Oregon with a degree in Journalism in 1985. After college I caught the entrepreneur bug and started a small chain of printing businesses in…
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Candidate’s Statement
The following Candidate’s Statement will appear in the Voter’s Guide that comes out in October: Candidate for the Office of: Board Member, Bear Valley Unified School District Name: Randall Putz Age: 45 Occupation: Business Owner/Parent “As a parent of two Big Bear High School students, I have witnessed first-hand the impact dedicated educators can have…
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Run, Randy, Run (for School Board)
It’s official – after swearing to defend the constitution against all enemies and paying $403 for a candidate’s statement, I’ve filed to run for a seat on the Bear Valley Unified School District Board of Education in the upcoming November ’08 election. With the encouragement and support of many friends and family, I’m looking forward…
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Sending Ryan Running To Beijing
Months ago when planning, we all thought it would be a fitting gesture – a send-off event to celebrate Ryan and the Big Bear Community that supported him. We had no clue how many people would show up, and when it started raining, I feared folks would stay home. But in true Big Bear fashion…