Opinion
Letter to the Editor: VA Representative
Dear Editor, I can't believe our Director of Benton Co. Veterans Affairs only needs 20 hrs, a week to take care of our Blenton Co. Veterans. This is a giant step backward. Not long ago our Director was in the basement of the courthouse in a small office the size of a closet. The Veterans of this county deserve better. If she does not want to work 40 hours, resign and replace with someone who will put forth the effort.
Happy Father's Day to all the High-Value Dads
This Sunday is Father's Day. If you have a good dad, you're blest. If not, your mother is apologizing for that. This week I listened to a reaction video of a guy watching a pimp discuss what a high-value and low-value man is. Yes, my eyebrow was cocked through the whole thing in that "Huh? Did he REALLY just say that?" mode.Ironically, the pimp was pretty on target when talking about his gender.
Letter to the Editor: Living in the Present, remembering the past
Dear Editor: This period was during basic undergraduate pilot training at Webb AFB, Big Spring. Texas (1964). I was midway through Training in the Northrup T-38 supersonic trainer. This particular mission was a two-ship formation with the lead being dual (with a student) and me as the wingman ( #2) solo. The preflight of a solo mission meant that the rear seat straps and other switches were in the proper position which would not interfere with the forward cockpit; that was where the solo pilot sat.
Trump, DeSantis, Kennedy Jr. and Doug
Ah, 'tis the political season. It's been somewhat comical to see all of the hats flying into the political ring.So far, on the Republican side, there are now 11 candidates. There's that one guy that no one knows anything about, Donald Trump, followed by Nikki Haley, Vivek Ramaswamy, Perry Johnson, Larry Elder, Asa Hutchinson, Tim Scott, Ron DeSantis, Chris Christie, Mike Pence and Doug.
Letter to the Editor: Cemeteries
Dear Editor, As we celebrated Memorial Day, we honored those who died in battle or after injuries sustained in battle. As I drove through Evergreen Cemetery I was happy to see the flags that were placed on veterans graves to honor them. We must never forget the sacrifices that veterans have made and the sacrifices that current military men and women are making for our freedom.
Letter to the Editor: Political Ads...Political Debates...Oh, the Headaches!!
Dear Editor, WELL, THE BIG RACE IS ON!! Haven't you noticed? I wish I hadn't!! So far, President Biden's Democratic challengers are remaining rather silent. My gut tells me this is only temporary. I think Kennedy could blow in at any time and knock the feeble old man over. So, hold on. Who is the woman???? Doubtful she can mount a decent challenge.
Post-it notes and old fashioned, handwritten notes
I wanted to take a moment to thank all of you who continue to send in donations toward Vinton Today. If you look inside my car, you'll find a post-it note hanging on my mirror with a note that one of you sent. In my visor, you'll also find another note that someone sent in along with their donation. And in the cover of a notebook that I use for another event, I have notes from a bunch of you that you've sent in along with a check.
Vinton man's latest round in court finds him guilty of taking off with winnings
A Vinton man's latest charges didn't bring the "whoo hoo!" that you hear in the commercials for lottery winners. Then again, Logan Steven Moody, 23 of Vinton may have heard that in his head. In reality, it brought the sound of a jail cell door slamming behind him, again.Moody was arrested for cashing in another person's winnings at the Isle Casino in Waterloo.
Letter to the Editor: Living in the Present, remembering the past
Dear Editor, One of our last missions “in country” Thailand:We were to refuel a flight of four F-105s. All we knew was a cell of two KC-135 Tankers and four F-105 crossed the hostile fire line heading East. Wolf Flight had the names of their drivers on the side of the aircraft near the canopy rail all were of field grade rank (majors and above).
Letter to the Editor: Thank you for the Rhubarb!
Dear Editor, I would like to express a big “Thank You” to everyone who generously donated rhubarb from their garden to our program! (4th St. Diner) “Local food is about getting the freshest and best-tasting food. It’s also about connecting and strengthening your community.Anna Lappe