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Today's Opinions

  • LETTER: Supporters made Legion Post 213’s picnic a success

    The American Legion held its family picnic Sept. 15. I would like to thank everyone for helping and I would like to publicly give credit to the businesses for donating coupons for the kids games.

    Thanks to Wendy’s, Dairy Queen, Taco Bell and McDonald’s.

    Thanks again.

    CHARLOTTE LINDOUER
    President American Legion Post 213 Auxiliary

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  • LETTER: Do you think Obama should be impeached?

    Editor's note: An incorrect headline appeared over this letter in our print edition.

    I'd like to respond both to GOP politicians along with their Tea Party followers about their accusations that Obama is abusing his power. I'll respond by asking them a few questions.

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  • LETTER: Anderson Woods counts on United Way help

    We at Anderson Woods would like to thank United Way of Perry County and the many individuals and businesses who donate to them for their part in helping us further our mission of serving those with special needs in our community.

    For many years now, United Way has provided substantial financial support to our summer camp located near Bristow.

    That support goes a long way toward allowing us to provide a unique, quality camp experience for children and adults with developmental disabilities, many of whom are directly from our local Perry County community.

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  • LETTER: Perry County celebrating its bicentennial in November 2014; committee wants ideas

    Perry County will celebrate its 200th anniversary Nov. 1, 2014.  A bicentennial committee has events planned all year to celebrate this important occasion in our county’s history.

    In order to help us get to know our county better, we decided to have a monthly focus on a piece of our history. We invite organizations, businesses, individuals and others to get involved in any way you can to make this a great celebration year.

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  • COLUMN: Generation Gap: The life of Louie Heitkemper

    By LEO SIMPSON
    Guest Columnist

    Editor’s Note: The Perry County News is publishing  a series of interviews conducted by eighth-graders in Joyce Stath’s English class at Tell City Junior-Senior High School. The interviews are of people one or two generations older than students. Today’s column is by Leo Simpson, who profiles the life of Louie Heitkemper.

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  • COLUMN: Indiana autumns

    By JIM ADKINS
    Guest Columnist

    We were driving the back roads in central Perry County. My wife and I were on our way to a mowing job. We’ve been cutting grass for a living for 20 years now. It’s hard, sweaty work but it keeps you in shape. We own the business and we’re outdoors and in the sun, which means a lot to both of us.

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  • COLUMN: We can all use more prayers

    By VINCE LUECKE
    Editor

    A small act of kindness I tried to keep secret didn’t stay that way a couple of weeks ago. I wasn’t upset and actually walked away feeling lucky for the blessings I’ve been given.

    Sitting down for lunch at King Chef, I spied a nun a few tables away. I have a soft spot in my heart for nuns and decided that I was going to buy her lunch. So I went to the checkout counter, paid for my meal and hers and asked that the sister not be told who bought her lunch.

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  • EDITORIAL: Superintendent’s evaluation should be no-brainer

    Most of us with a life in the work force have goals related to our jobs. Some are set for us. Others are our ideas. In the best of situations, workplace objectives flow from a meeting of several minds and help guide our work in successful ways.

    The issue of why the Tell City-Troy Township School Board has not conducted an evaluation of Schools Superintendent Lynn Blinzinger has led or been part of several stories over the past few months. A state law passed two years ago requires boards to conduct annual evaluations of superintendents.

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