ComEd responds to guest columns about DeKalb Nature Trail clear-cutting

Editor’s note: The following letter is in response to the May 22-28 (part one) and May 29-June 4 (part two)
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June 19, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Clarifying the issue

Editor’s note: The following is in response to a May 22-28 Letter to the Editor by Sheila Vayenas, “Response to
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June 19, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Love can be other than sexual

The Atlantic (June 2013 issue) has some glaring errors concerning “What Straights Can Learn From Same-Sex Couples.” First, did the author
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June 19, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Public transportation is vital

Editor’s note: The following was presented during public comments at the June 10 Rockford City Council meeting. In many ways, the
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June 12, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Help free us from special interests

“I can’t afford a lobbyist, so I made this sign.” Whatever you thought of the rest of it, that message
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June 12, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Response to Gregory Campbell — the truth about unions

This is in response to the commentary by Gregory Campbell in the March 6-12 issue of The Rock River Times. Mr.
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June 5, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 2 Comments

The grand deception

People buy the Illinois Lottery tickets in hopes of getting rich! But it’s a grand deception (fake illusion). Because the
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June 5, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

Alzheimer’s Association thanks the Rock River area

The Alzheimer’s Association sincerely thanks the Rock River area for supporting its second annual Reason to Hope luncheon May 17.
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June 5, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Guest column on clear-cutting of DeKalb Nature Trail ‘powerful’

Editor’s note: The following is in response to the May 22-28, 2013, guest column “Spinning prairie after clear-cutting in DeKalb,
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May 29, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 2 Comments

Lifescape thanks volunteers who helped at Senior Follies

Lifescape Community Services just recently presented its annual Senior Follies at Rockford First Church. It was a great show, and
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May 29, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Senior Spelling Bee a success!

Rock River Center would like to take this opportunity to express our gratitude to everyone who participated in the Senior
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May 29, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Friends of Ziock urges cooperation

Editor’s note: The following was a presentation given to the Rockford City Council Monday, May 13, by Marge Bevers, also
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Reader applauds sports columnist regarding comments on pink in sports

Editor’s note: The following is in response to Doug Halberstadt’s May 15-21, 2013, sports column, “Enough with the pink Mother’s
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Response to letter about dog abortion

Regarding Mr. [Philip J.] Meyers’ cavalier attitude toward aborting a pregnant dog [May 8-14, 2013, issue], I doubt you would
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May 22, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

10th Red Shoe Run a success

The 10th Annual Red Shoe Run for Donor Awareness was a tremendous success. We’d like to extend a heartfelt thank-you
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Personal note from Dr. Julia to the readers

April 30, 2013, at 5 p.m., my husband, John Michniewicz, passed away. I find this date so wonderful, for my
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Response to ‘Thoughts on gun reform’

In reference to the May 8-14, 2013, letter to the editor, “Thoughts on gun reform.” I believe the Rev. Kieth Nielsen
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May 15, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

School board candidate thanks supporters

My thanks to the voters of Rockford Public School District 205 Sub-District F for entrusting me to represent them for
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

‘Obamanomics’ doesn’t work

The best system to get goods and services from producer to consumer is free enterprise. A good look at past
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 3 Comments

Politicians, bureaucrats play board games with ‘regime changes’

In the words of President Ron Reagan, “there you go again.” The U.S. is behind the scenes of “regime change”
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Check out pre-annexation agreement with investment group

Residents of the Village of Winnebago, take notice. Village officials are considering an agreement with an investment group from the
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Thoughts on gun reform

Reform in this country is really hard to get because we need reform in many areas of this country. Yes,
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Follow the reasoning …

I can’t understand why people would be angry with me. I told them, if I had a dog and it
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May 8, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

Take action against influence of corporate money on government

Total spending for the 2012 election cycle amounted to $6.3 billion. What do donors get for all that money? Tax
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May 1, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

Our freedoms are being assaulted

Do you feel overwhelmed at the number of incursions into your personal space by this over-regulating government? Your kid would
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May 1, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 5 Comments

Kudos to those involved in the arrest of Boston Marathon bomber

Kudos to all involved in capturing the suspect Boston bomber. It will be interesting to see how this whole sad situation
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

S.B. 1738 hides video gambling information from the public

For many years, organized crime profited from illegal video gambling machine operations in Illinois. The chairman of the Gaming Board
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

Goodwill thanks all the ‘Divas’

Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois would like to thank all the “Divas” who attended our Diva Fashion Show and Diva
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Mixing genes causes confusion

Last year, I expressed my concerns about combining the DNA (genes) of plants and animals. Evidently, it’s becoming even more
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Three out of four cars need service

If you own a vehicle, chances are it needs some work. National Car Care Month in April is the ideal
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April 24, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Needed — an informed electorate

The past four years have demonstrated that flowery speeches and charm have very little impact on our quality of life
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April 17, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Be car care aware

The last thing any driver needs is a vehicle that breaks down in cold, harsh winter weather. It’s not too
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April 17, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Judges need to ensure ballot box integrity

Voting is a citizen’s duty. Harry Truman called the voting booth America’s “most valuable piece of real estate.” With that
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April 10, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

XL pipeline will not help our economy

Chris Clukey of Freeport asks us to “get real” and build the XL pipeline through the U.S. to port refineries
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April 10, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

The real purpose of revolution

The conclusions reached by Del Wasso in his column (“Second Amendment: Defense against tyranny,” TRRT, March 20-26, 2013) are flawed
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April 10, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

Badmouthing the PSB

A full bipartisan assault has been launched against the PSB with the ultimate goal of demolition ASAP. Wherever there’s a
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April 10, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Vote for Michael Kleen

I would like to give my support for mayoral candidate Michael Kleen. In dialog and interaction with Michael, I have
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April 3, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Wisconsin shows nation how government should work with ‘first-of-its-kind website’

Wisconsin has taken a major step toward transparency in government by opening its checkbook to anyone who wants to look,
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April 3, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Write in David Soll

On April 9, we will be asked once again to take a few minutes out of our lives and make
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April 3, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Joe Terrell for Harlem Township Supervisor

In the race for Harlem Township Supervisor, Joe Terrell, who has previously served on the Winnebago County Board, is running
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April 3, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Re-elect Matt Cuyler as Rockton Township Highway Commissioner

I encourage all the voters in Rockton Township to re-elect Matt Cuyler as Rockton Township Highway Commissioner on April 9.
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April 3, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Support Harmon Mitchell for Rockford Township Supervisor

I am pleased to write this letter in appreciation for all the work that Harmon Mitchell continues to do for
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April 3, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Gail Beach not running for Rockton mayor

Village of Rockton residents will notice that there are three candidates for Mayor (Village President) on the ballot. Gail Beach
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April 3, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Support Christoffer Banks

Over the past several years, I have had the opportunity to observe the dedication with which Christoffer Bankshas pursued
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April 3, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Vote for Christoffer Banks for RVC Board

Christoffer Banks is uniquely qualified to serve on the Rock Valley College Board. Having recently graduated from RVC, he works
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April 3, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

More accountability of TIF districts needed, Morrissey not the answer

In a recent call made to the Ken DeCoster show, a Rockford citizen asked Rockford Mayor Larry Morrissey (I) about
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Michael Kleen will work for Rockford’s poor and middle class

I will vote for Michael Kleen in Rockford’s upcoming mayoral election. Not only does Michael have a great plan to
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Vote ‘yes’ for new Oregon library

I plan to vote “yes” for the new oregon library April 9. We are behind the times and long overdue
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Support Walk MS — Rockford on May 5

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a debilitating disease that affects over 20,000 people across northern Illinois alone. MS stops people from
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

Children have lost a champion

Children and their working families lost an incredible champion with the sudden and unexpected death of Diane Stout on
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March 27, 2013 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)


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