Opinion
In the Middle of a Pandemic? Laugh
I'm a gal that has waaay too many surgeries to mention. The upside is that I got to be a professional on how to go under anesthesia and come out on the other side better. Go under laughing. Before g...
Tips for staying at home, the fun stuff
Tuesday, on the verge of everything closing down, I went to the Supervisors meeting like I do every week. The street was humming a little quieter and there was less chatter on the streets. Coming...
Trying to function with a cold nose
I've noticed that life can go from a dull and boring pace to warp speed in no time flat. Right now I'm in the warp speed pattern and missing the dull and boring. I stumbled in the door after a 12 hou...
Letter to the Editor: VMEU board vacancies and appointments
Dear Editor:I understand that there are now two vacancies on the VMEU Board of Trustees, so I have written to Mayor Maynard to urge him to appoint Amy Edison to one of those seats. Ms Edison previousl...
Letter to the Editor: Threats and Intimidation Unacceptable in Vinton
Dear Editor, Recently a member of the community was threatened with violence for providing a service to the citizens of Vinton. On the surface, it may appear Ms. Valerie Close misinterpreted the ...
All you need is love
Today is the day that all of the sweethearts take a day to show their love for their mates and sweeties. It's a day for the rest of us to look on and cheer you on as you continue your journey tog...
Saying goodbye to a giant of a man
I suppose there is in the memory of every former child a teacher that will stand out to you as you think back on your childhood. My kids don't have much variety in that department. One of my sons fill...
Letter to the Editor: Threat to the Editor
Dear Editor,
I am having a hard time with the statements made by a Marion police officer about
threats (during a TV story which included an interview with VT editor). Did he mean that the police off...
Letter to the Editor: Requesting the City to do the right thing
Dear Editor,I have been wondering if any of the City Council members took the time to read the papers that we gave them?I understand that they passed it off to the City Attorney. Passing the papers of...
Those Dang Russians, there they go messing with our elections again
Have you ever planned for months and months, saved your pennies, nickels and dimes, packed your bags and headed down the road for your vacation, arrived and then decided to just drive on by? That...