Today's Opinions

Disbelief, frustration, anger and utter sadness were some of the emotions felt worldwide recently when Casey Anthony was ruled "not guilty" in a Florida court of law for the death of her daughter, Caylee.

So many people followed that case, and many of those people were outraged when the verdict was announced, almost as if Caylee had been their own child.

And, in a way, Caylee was our child.

She was my child.

She was your child.

On the morning of Aug. 11, there was a catastrophic accident deep in the knobs at the end of Rush Branch Road. A 30" tree twisted on its base as a timber man sought to harvest it and a foot long, two-inch diameter stake was driven completely through the man's upper leg, breaking the femur.

As food prices continue to rise, many of us are pinching pennies and looking for ways to make our money go farther at the checkout counter. With wise purchasing practices and proper planning, you can prepare nutritious meals that your family will enjoy eating while saving money at the grocery store. Planning is the key.