rexalphin, Author at The Tidewater News

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IW board has seen remarkable changes in 2016

As the door for 2016 rapidly moves towards full closure, and this being our last regularly scheduled meeting, permit me to verbalize a few reflections ... Read more

by Rex Alphin, Saturday, December 17, 2016 11:59 am

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Veterans’ service always merits our thanks

It is my understanding that this day of remembrance and honoring is an official United States federal holiday originating from the anniversary of the end ... Read more

by Rex Alphin, Saturday, November 21, 2015 12:00 pm

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Dorothy was right

There is within our society an institution whose influence is of such magnitude it has no rival. Neither Google nor Apple, as prevailing a force ... Read more

by Rex Alphin, Saturday, September 26, 2015 12:28 pm

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New IOW supervisor chair ready for 2015

As the gavel passes into my hand this upcoming year, I grasp it with a realization of the gravity such a position entails. Being aware ... Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, January 7, 2015 10:26 am

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Farewell

Dear Reader: I have had the grand privilege for the past six years of speaking to you, my community, through this column. My first was ... Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, September 17, 2014 9:19 am

COLUMNS--FEATURE SPOT

The beginning of the end

We’ve been caressing these crops all year. We laid them in a v-shaped bed five months ago and gently pulled a soil blanket over top. ... Read more

by Rex Alphin, Friday, September 12, 2014 9:39 am

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Beat to the punch

The idea came to me with such force just past midnight that only by willpower did I not instantly sit up in bed. Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, September 3, 2014 9:29 am

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We are on your side, Peanut

Having wandered amidst you these many years and seen firsthand the noble battle you have continually waged, we seek to encourage your splendid efforts toward ... Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, July 30, 2014 10:19 am

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A matter of perspective

It was a structure built specifically to protect one from the elements and provide comfort for its inhabitants. Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, July 23, 2014 9:54 am

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The Rain Dance

Okay, I would rather this not get around. Just between you and I, seeing as we go so far back. You know I would hate ... Read more

by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, July 16, 2014 10:01 am

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