Opinion
200th anniversary of the beginning of the War of 1812
June 2012 marks the 200th anniversary of the beginning of the War of 1812. This event, usually overlooked in most history books and courses, was a very important part of the Early American R...
To the Editor: What if voter fraud helped conservative candidates?
The Voter ID Discussion?
It would seem that the liberal/progressive argument is, no restrictions to voter participation regardless of who they are or say they are or when and if they register pr...
The queen and the dog, and Vinton Today’s comment policy
An area politician walked by me at a recent baseball game, gave me an understanding smile and patted me on the back.
I laughed, because I knew what he was saying.
He was identify...
To the Editor: Thoughts about the dead on voter registration rolls
Dear Editor:
I concur with John S. and his statements about voter ID.
I want to respond to a comment left on his letter comparing voter ID laws to the health care mandate.
First of all...
Pastor\'s Blog: Truth and Kindness: Living by the Eighth Commandment
In his Small Catechism (yes, there is a Large Catechism also) Dr. Martin Luther wrote short explanations for the basic teachings of the Christian Faith. He intended that parents should u...
Why those who receive honor from veterans still clap for them
It was inspiring, on Thursday night, when the Vinton Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8884 presented me with an award, then gave me a standing salute.
It should have been the other way ...
MY PERSPECTIVE BY DR. O. R. CORBETT
Mid morning on July 4 Garrett Wittmer, the Animal Control Officer, called. He had been called by the authorities to pick up an injured stray dog. He brought the dog to my of...
Letter To the Editor: Sadie. Gone. But should she be?
June first I accidentally ran over my own dog, either she was already under the car as I pulled it into the garage or she was after a stray cat and ran under the car as I pulled the ahead. I pulled... It\'s 2:36 a.m. do you know where your Zzzzzz\'s are?
Tonight, as usual, I'm up so I'm working, to pass the time, it's quiet and won't wake the kids. I just finished loading some of the news for tomorrow.
I had to chuckle.&n...
“The Danger of Unbelief and the Life of Faith from John 1:10-13” Part 2
Last time, I sought to make this point: there is a greater danger to you and to me than any super-human villain, razor-toothed sea monster or control-freak tyrant in the universe. That danger is un...