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Today's Opinions

  • Respect process of Bottle House sale

    Regarding the April 30 meeting of the Hillsville Town Council, Jody Early was well aware that neither he nor any other citizen has a right to address council on a matter that has not been placed on the council agenda per recommendation of the executive committee of council.
    He was speaking out of order and should not normally have been given the time to speak on a matter not yet even agreed to by the committee.
    Procedural rules are there for a purpose and not to be used as some self-interest would dictate.

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  • A Message to the Class of 2012

    Larry Winget is an international speaker and a New York Times/Wall Street Journal best-selling author of five books, including “Shut Up, Stop Whining & Get a Life." He has appeared on his own television show (“Big Spender,” on A&E), and is a regular contributor on many news shows on the topics of money, personal success, parenting, and business. His column is reprinted with permission.

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  • Coach looks back on career

    As I reflect on my 31 years of coaching girls’ sports at Galax High School, I felt like I needed to take the time to publicly thank several groups that helped make my coaching career both successful and enjoyable.
    I know it is impossible to thank everyone, so if I leave anyone out, I apologize.
    First I would like to thank all of the school board members, superintendents, principals, assistant principals, athletic directors, and city council members.

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  • Voice opinions about 'Bottle House'

    To all citizens of The Town of Hillsville:
    I am writing this letter for you to call or write your council member or mayor, expressing your opinion about the possible purchase of the “Bottle House” property.
    They don’t know unless you express your opinion.
    Nancy B. Beasley
    Hillsville
     

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  • Jewelry store thanks customers

    Roy's Diamond Center would like to thank all our customers and friends for making our 35th anniversary celebration a huge success.
    Thanks to all who came by to congratulate Roy. We also appreciate all the cards, flowers, cakes, pies, brownies, cupcakes, balloons and gifts.
    We loved each and every one of them.
    Roy Truitt and the Roy's Diamond Center Family

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  • Experience the people, sights and music in Fries

    Former newspaper columnist Stephanie Blevins writes about her love of Fries.

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  • Free medical clinic needs community's help

    By Toni Fowler of Galax

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  • Don't contaminate drinking water

    Before contaminating the Independence public water supply with sodium fluoride, please, dear public, investigate the precautions and dangers associated with this very questionable substance. A bit of research will reveal that sodium fluoride, a by-product of the munitions industry after World War II, is a known toxin to humans. Its use in the public water supply has actually been linked to an increase in hip fractures and osteoporosis, cancers, and genetic damage. Sodium fluoride inhibits the enzyme systems in the body and damages the immune system.

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