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Letters: “The Letter”

In September 1967, the Box Tops released a song called “The Letter”.  The opening lyrics are:   “Gimme a ticket for an aero plane  Ain’t got time to take a fast train  Lonely days are gone, I’m a-goin’...

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Letters: Sidewalk Cops & Broken Windows

A couple years ago I was talking to a friend who told me he was preparing to visit his parent’s home in Pennsylvania. I asked if his folks were okay. He told me they were and the main reason for his...

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Letters: The Right to be Downright Stupid

University of Virginia student Otto Warmbier was just handed a 15-year sentence to hard labor in a North Korea prison. He was found guilty in the Communist Nations court system. This is the same North...

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Letters: Response to Hernick Op-Ed

To the Editor, I am writing in response to the Guest Editorial on April 14, 2016 “Hernick: Griffith Works to Expand Access to Quality Healthcare”. I am currently a student at Appalachian College of...

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Letters: Literacy and Public Education

America has a big problem with illiteracy. That’s no secret. As a matter of fact, it’s quite obvious to many of us. Studies prove that just like the “War on Poverty” things just aren’t getting any...

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Letters: More Possible Reasons or REALLY – REALLY

I am overweight and a possible reason is I eat too much. I am out of shape and a possible reason is I hardly ever exercise. I cannot vacation in the Virgin Islands this year and a possible reason is I...

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Stormwater Utility Fee: Simple Math Gone Wrong!

Last Tuesday evening, the Christiansburg’s Town Council discussed the establishment of a stormwater utility fee system.  Two weeks earlier a public hearing was held on the subject; sadly, the public...

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Letters: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Support Group Forms

After long days and many hours campaigning, early on the morning of January 2016, C. H, “Hank” Partin officially became the new Sheriff of Montgomery County. It was now time to start putting his plans...

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Letters: Honoring Louie Heslip

It was with a heavy heart that we had the honor and privilege of laying Louie Heslip to rest on Saturday. This community has suffered a tremendous loss, but we are truly thankful for the time we had...

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Letters: I Am the American Liberal

Sarcasm: a mode of satirical wit depending for its effect on bitter, caustic, and often ironic language that is usually directed against an individual. With that said, here we go. I am the American...

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