Opinion
Writers Spotlight: Click It or Ticket
Once upon a time there was a town
that you could drive through ...
oh so proud,
People came to this town from all around
to see its true beauty shine down.
The beautiful landscape and
buildings are still there,
but you better beware,
Hard times are here, money is tight,
out-of-town cops are here looking to write.
It’s not a warning that you might fear,
When the red and blues shine through
you know it’s bad news ... a ticket is near.
He says, “I saw you from far away, no seat belt near.”
Eyes of eagles these brave men have,
their deadliest weapon ink pen in hand.
I asked this brave man what his job entailed?
It was to protect and to serve.
I liked the answer I heard.
I thought about that as a ticket was wrote,
It just came to me like a bad joke.
Then a grin appeared, it’s my day ... my day to fear.
The ticket descended down to me with a bit of hurry,
I soon understood there were cars going by,
They too needed to be served their rights.
I hoped they fared better than me,
I wonder who gets the protection that we all need.
James Balsover
Springerton
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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
