Category Archives: Opinion

Between the Lines By David Lias Think you are far removed from the Robert Leroy Anderson trial? Think again. The cost to defend Anderson in his double murder trial is approaching $700,000, officials told the Associated Press recently. That's in addition to approximately $320,000 spent on his kidnapping trial. "I … Read Article →

Yearly great debate helps the garden grow By Bob Karolevitz We've had our annual garden argument. As usual, Phyllis prevailed � by a majority of one. As I've mentioned before, it starts with the seed catalogues. Phyllis � Miss Practicality herself � goes for the standard, sensible things like radishes, … Read Article →

Between the Lines By David Lias Usually on the verge of a school bond election, the local newspaper of the school district where the vote is scheduled is filled with photos of leaking roofs, overcrowded classrooms, fire hazards and other evils that are used to urge voters to approve the … Read Article →

Jobs and education for a lifetime By Robert T. Tad Perry More and more the objective of formal education seems to be to produce a workforce to meet the demands of an exploding technology-driven economy. Among policy makers, educators and consumers of the graduates of various educational institutions, opinions vary … Read Article →

Between the Lines By David Lias A lot is heard these days about all of the trash and/or useless information that can be found on the Internet. Occasionally, however, one can find items that, if nothing else, certainly help us put things in perspective. With Easter just a couple days … Read Article →

Regarding computers, Bob's still a stick-in-the-mud By Bob Karolevitz There's an intruder in our house. It's called a computer. Daughter Jill brought it because she was concerned that her parents were a couple of sticks-in-the-mud. She wanted us to be ready for the new millennium, to click in with the … Read Article →

Letters School facilities reflect community values To the editor: Just under two years ago, my wife and I were considering a move to Vermillion. Upon arriving, I first went to the Chamber offices and asked questions about the future and potential growth of Vermillion. Since I had other opportunities of … Read Article →

Between the Lines By David Lias It was over 15 years ago when I started a job as editor of a small weekly newspaper not that far from Vermillion. The first week was nerve-wracking. I didn't know anyone in town, and in fact, I knew very little about the history … Read Article →

Progress can't solve all farmers' burdens By Bob Karolevitz With all the talk about the farm crisis these days, it seems appropriate to take a backward glance at the way things used to be. Farming in the Horse Age was more a way of life than the hard-nosed, cost-accounted industry … Read Article →

Letters Develop The Bluffs with local resources To the editor: Dunham Developers shot a low ball at Jeff Pederson, city manager of Vermillion, to buy the whole Bluffs development. No one would discuss the numbers at the public meeting last (Monday) night. Under the terms, the city would have to … Read Article →