Pearl Harbor memorial: An event worth an hour of your day

VINTON TODAY
December 4, 2013 5:19 am

Whatever you have planned for Saturday – and while I know there may be a few exceptions– nothing on your schedule is more important than being at the VSMS library (we now call them LMCs – Library Media Centers) at noon.

'Twas the morning after Thanksgiving

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
December 2, 2013 12:25 pm

'Twas the morn after Thanksgiving, and all through the house, The creatures are snoring, probably even the mouse. The tree is all set, with lights all aglow, And I am now thinking about presents that will go down below.

A defense of the minority, non-conspiracy view of the JFK assassination

VINTON TODAY
November 21, 2013 8:39 am

Can one man – no, can a lone scrawny Marxist misfit with no real talent – buy a $21 mail order rifle, move back to Dallas after traveling to Mexico and Russia, find a job in a building overlooking the route in which President John F.

'Tis the season, for Thanksgiving

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 20, 2013 12:35 pm

It seems the thing to do on Facebook is to list one thing you are thankful for every day in Thanksgiving, and I kinda like the idea. Thanksgiving is a time we traditionally, at least USED TO, take time out to thank God for our blessings over the past year.

'Dishwatery' words: Remembering the 'little-noted' Gettysburg Address

VINTON TODAY
November 18, 2013 10:40 am

“The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here…” The very first harsh comment concerning the Gettysburg Address – uttered on Nov.

To the Editor: Off-season athletic clubs make high school athletes better

VINTON TODAY
November 15, 2013 11:35 pm

By Teresa Strong I am posting this for all the VS parents of athletes... high school athletics today has become extremely competitive..that goes without saying.

All the things Grandpa knew, we are relearning

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 14, 2013 11:48 am

It's been said over and over, that our kids are not as bright as they used to be.   In other words, Dad, Mom, you ARE smarter than a 5th grader! You and I know that.

To the Editor: Auxilary Post 170 thanks those who served

VINTON TODAY
November 11, 2013 1:43 am

Post 170 MJ Kirby Auxiliary Unit, Blairstown     To the Editor: The members of American Legion Auxiliary MJ Kirby Post # 170 would like to express our sincere appreciation for the men and women who serve or have served in the United States Armed Forces.

Car racing and Pump Organs

VALERIE CLOSE, EDITOR
November 5, 2013 12:20 pm

Ever since I was probably around 10 or so, my dad would take us to visit one of his old friends, John. John and my dad would fix up my dads car and race around Linn and maybe Buchanan County.

To the Editor: Support Parbs for Supervisor- Please vote November 5th

VINTON TODAY
November 1, 2013 5:17 pm

Shelley Parbs is running for Benton County Supervisor and is the best candidate for the position. Shelley is a natural leader, willing to listen to your concerns and be fair to the citizens of Benton County.