Category Archives: Opinion

Between the Lines By David Lias LeeAnne Archer, co-publisher of The Hamlin County Republican, helped her readers find the true meaning of Christmas last week. In her column, entitled Why Jesus is better than Santa Claus, she wrote: Finding the true meaning of Christmas is sometimes hard in the hustle … Read Article →

Bob believes 'charity begins at home' By Bob Karolevitz Benjamin Franklin once wrote: "He gives twice who gives soon because he will soon be called upon to give again." If that were true in his day, old Ben really hit the nail on the thumb when it comes to the … Read Article →

No alternative to impeachment by U.S. Rep. John Thune Over the past several weeks I have agonized, like most members of Congress, over the weight and burden of the constitutional duty facing the U.S. House of Representatives. This is one of the most difficult decisions I have had to make … Read Article →

One size does fit all by Richard W. Riley From Boston to the Mississippi Delta to Seattle, people across America are focused on education like never before. If you aren't engaging in dinner table conversation yourself about issues affecting students and schools, you have surely seen educational headlines during the … Read Article →

Between the Lines By David Lias I'm sorry, but no matter how hard I try, I can't believe the president's motives. I've been giving it a lot of thought for nearly all day now, ever since I first heard that President Clinton had ordered an attack on Iraq. He's told … Read Article →

Hang up your mistletoe and pucker up By Bob Karolevitz I've got some good news and some bad news about mistletoe. The good news about the Christmas "kissing plant" is that it's an acceptable excuse for holiday smooching. The bad news is: it can lead to marriage. In case Phyllis … Read Article →

Letters Civic Council expresses thanks To the editor: I would like to take this opportunity to thank the residents of Vermillion and the surrounding area for the contributions they have donated to the Civic Council this past year. The results always show when we are able to give back to … Read Article →

One of Bob's best friends wears feathers By Bob Karolevitz It's not hard to make friends in the chicken coop. When their water dispenser is empty and I show up to fill it, the thirsty old hens cluster about my feet, waiting for a drink with a cacophony of cackles. … Read Article →

Between the Lines By David Lias No doubt by now you've heard of Furby, the latest Christmas commercial craze to hit store shelves this holiday season. Actually, it's probably inaccurate to say that these new, computerized toys, which bear a striking resemblance to a cross between a rat and hamster, … Read Article →

Between The Lines By David Lias A chicken will lay bigger and stronger eggs if you change the lighting in such a way as to make them think a day is 28 hours long. To have your picture taken by the first cameras you would have to sit still for … Read Article →