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’...
View ArticleLetters: 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...
View ArticleLetters: 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...
View ArticleLetters: 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...
View ArticleLetters: 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...
View ArticleLetters: 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...
View ArticleStormwater 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...
View ArticleLetters: 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...
View ArticleLetters: 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...
View ArticleLetters: 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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