Opinion
Letter: Empty downtown space could help disaster victims
To the editor:
In the wake of the disaster in Haiti, I was thinking about all those buildings around the (McLeansboro) square that have second floors all vacant with plenty of square footage and if they could be prepared for victims of catastrophes such as earthquakes. We are not far from the New Madrid Fault in southeastern Missouri.
Seeing victims in Haiti lying in the streets, dead and alive, it occurred to me about all that square footage around the square and in other towns in Southern Illinois, and elsewhere in America, to prepare that empty space, just in case.
Of course, I am supposing those empty buildings will still be standing in the event of an earthquake!
Helen Sue Johnson
Mt. Vernon
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Justice requires retrial of Blagojevich
As the trial of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich enters a new chapter, I am struck by the claim that a retrial would be a waste of taxpayer dollars and the government’s resources.
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Letter: Maybe everyone has a little bit of ‘Blago’ in them
To the editor:
I wish to offer my congratulations to disgraced former Illinois Gov. Milorad “Rod” Blagojevich for mostly “beating the rap” in his recent trial. -
Letter: Join the Komen team to help fight cancer
To the editor:
As Fairfield Memorial Hospital and others begin fundraising for the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, I would like to share some of my own personal experiences as to why this race is so important for this and other surrounding communities. -
Letter: Clear road in Dale area was a welcome sight
To the editor:
I want to express my appreciation to Twigg Township and especially to Randy Price for a job well done. -
Letter: Reunion trip brought back fond memories
To the editor,
I drove from Tennessee to McLeansboro to attend my 45th class reunion. The images along the way brought memories of my days growing up in this terrific small town with talented, hard-working and caring classmates. -
Supporting our nation’s veterans
Last week, we celebrated Independence Day, our nation's 234th birthday.
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Wasted oil? Look at plastic bottles
As I’ve remarked so many times, McLeansboro is a town possessing some beautiful homes and buildings; our McCoy Library and the old Peoples National Bank building would be the envy of any community.
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Cuts in new state budget significant
As the end of the fiscal year came to a close last week, the governor signed the new Illinois state budget into law.
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Letter: Policy issues are hurting kids
To the editor:
Mr. Mitchell, in reference to your answer in the Times-Leader (“Ham. Co. Schools to change policy,” Page 1A, June 10), you still just don’t get it. I thought you, as an administrator, would at least have a clue as to the facts at hand. -
Letter: McLeansboro 1958 frozen in time for former resident
To the editor:
Growing up in McLeansboro during the 1940s and ’50s imprinted upon me the value of friends and keeping alive the memories of times and places now a part of McLeansboro’s history. - More Opinion Headlines
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Justice requires retrial of Blagojevich
