Columnists
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 ...
rexalphin, Author at The Tidewater News
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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 ...
by Rex Alphin, Saturday, November 21, 2015 12:00 pm
Columnists
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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. ...
by Rex Alphin, Friday, September 12, 2014 9:39 am
COLUMNS--FEATURE SPOT
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.
by Rex Alphin, Wednesday, September 3, 2014 9:29 am
Columnists
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 ...
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.
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 ...