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To the Editor: Progress on MS can’t wait
Every hour, someone is diagnosed with MS, a chronic disease of the central nervous system for which there is no
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To the Editor: Preserve environment–fight the mega-dairy
Helen Reddout from Yakima Valley, Wa., presented at the HOMES [Helping Others Maintain Environmental Standards] public meeting held at
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To the Editor: Rock River Trail–an idea worth promoting
Frank Schier’s proposal for a Rock River Trail is an idea I can fully support. We have wonderful natural
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To the Editor: New regulations for organically-certified meat
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently finalized regulations that will ensure organically-certified production practices are in keeping with
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To the Editor: Free speech rights of Christians being violated by clinic
For people to make an educated decision about the bubble zone, the public should be informed about some of
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To the Editor: Strategic plan needed to deal with intellectual property infringement
Heard at last, heard at last, thank God almighty, we’re heard at last!!
From the Federal Register:
Victoria Espinel, the United States
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To the Editor: Let doctors and patients decide about medical cannabis
Illinois medical cannabis patients are still considered criminals under Illinois law, although hopefully, this legislative session lawmakers in Springfield
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To the Editor: Correcting distortions of criticism
I am sorry that Mr. James Spelman needs to resort to distortions in his criticism of some Christians (Feb.
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To the Editor: Don’t encourage ‘gangsta’ culture with guns
In Norman Bleed’s letter, Mr. Bleed uses the term “unregistered handguns.” This is an erroneous term in the state of
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To the Editor: Restaurants should be proactive about menu labeling, nutrient analysis
Consumers are looking for more detailed information about the food they eat, and the time is right for restaurants of
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To the Editor: Thanks for Tea Party notice
I thank The Rock River Times for publishing notice of the Tea Party Town Hall event held Saturday, Feb.
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To the Editor: Come to Stockholm Inn for discussion and lunch
I thoroughly enjoyed Genevieve Sandona’s Feb. 10-16 column, “Lithuanians in Rockford.” James Spelman (Letter Ed., “All creeds urge humans to
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To the Editor: Thanks to Rep. Jefferson Bipartisan Job Creation Task Force hearing
I would like to thank state Rep. Chuck Jefferson for bringing the Illinois House of Representatives Bipartisan Job Creation Task
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To the Editor: Thanks to participants in Township Toys for Kids
Let me express my appreciation to all of the individuals who made the eighth year of Harlem Township Toys for
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To the Editor: This vote didn’t count!
I just returned from taking my Mother to vote. Today is her 80th birthday, and it is snowing, but voting
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To the Editor: Wild animal rehabbers needed
Hello. My name is Kathy Bode. My husband and I have been volunteer Native Species wildlife parents for over 20
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To the Editor: Make a difference!
The Mildred Berry Center’s Compeer mentoring program is in need of volunteers who are able to spend a minimum of
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To the Editor: Global warming is a theory, not a fact
May I correct a statement made by the Vogls in their article titled ìCopenhagen: What is the outcome?î (Dec. 30,
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To the Editor: Thanks to Rep. Chuck Jefferson for holding toy drive
Jefferson for holding toy drive I am writing to thank Rep. Chuck Jefferson for holding a toy drive in December.
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To the Editor: TV is still a vast wasteland
Just recently, I set up the FCC digital converter box that is now required to receive local TV stations. I
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To the Editor: All creeds urge humans to respect each other
All creeds urge humans to respect each other Jan. 16, the Register Star carried an article penned by Bernard Reese
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To the Editor: Reducing emissions to improve fuel economy
With the recent declaration by the Environmental Protection Agency that greenhouse gases are dangerous pollutants, municipalities and businesses throughout the
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To the Editor: I could spit tacks
In a previous letter to the editor, I had said that the fat cats of the MetroCentre need to take
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To the Editor: No amnesty
Sept. 29, 2009, President Barack Obama stated that a large portion of our economy depends on millions of workers living
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To the Editor: Be a volunteer for CASA
The month of January is usually a time people make New Year’s resolutions. Why not consider being a volunteer for
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To the Editor: Some choose ‘guns or guns’
In introduction to economics courses, one learns about
guns or butter,
or the inevitable trade-off facing every nation as it chooses its
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To the Editor: Andrzejewski, Lowery and Hughes are best choices
Jan. 5, Chicago Tribune reported that all five Democrat candidates for the U.S. Senate seat support
a path to citizenship for
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To the Editor: More support for Pete MacKay
Vote for Pete! As a conservative Republican, there are certain principles you never compromise. One is to always remember those
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To the Editor: Vote for Sarah Gallagher in DeKalb County
The primary election Tuesday, Feb. 2, is an important day. The voters of DeKalb County will have an opportunity to
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To the Editor: Taxpayers are ‘mean-spirited harpooners’
Back in 2006, there was a group of
civilians
as opposed to those living off of the civilians that Mr. Webster referred
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To the Editor: Vote for Gene Bolek for County Board Dist. 5
It gives me great pleasure and high honor to ask the voters of County Board District 5 to vote for
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To the Editor: Vote MacKay for Precinct Committeeman
Vote MacKay for Precinct Committeeman
Pete MacKay is retired, but his many years of political service and election experience is an
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To The Editor: Who’s to blame
Just read Stu Wahlin’s article about who’s to blame for the library’s woes, and I feel he missed the mark
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To The Editor: Winterize your vehicle and have one less worry
Motorists in most of the country face severe weather conditions for at least part of the winter. The thought of
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To the Editor: Notify IEPA of gas odor problem
I’m writing to give the public an update on the investigation into the garbage-like odors in southern Winnebago County. The
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To The Editor: Week of Jan. 13-19, 2010
Mega-dairy: short-term gain for long-term pain?
The late Philip Rieff has noted
[t]hat the propertied classes, their lawyers and editorial writers, are
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To the Editor: week of Jan. 6-12, 2010
A nonprofit says thanks to TRRT
The Rock Valley College Foundation thanks you for including us in the list of nonprofit
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To the Editor: Mega-dairy is a threat to the community
Editor’s note: The writer of the following letter refers to A.J. Bos, a mega-dairy being sued by residents who
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To the Editor: UL300 standard is a reasonable safety measure
UL300 standard is a
reasonable safety measure
After reading the article regarding the Rockford City Council requesting a delay of the
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To the Editor: Odors at the Kishwaukee River area
Odors at the Kishwaukee River area
I recently asked residents to report to the Illinois EPA any strong outdoor odors they
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To the Editor: Veterans’ program is also socialist
Editor’s note: The following letter is in response to Charles Story’s editorial cartoon from the Dec. 9-15, 2009, issue.
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To the Editor: Thanksgiving meal helped the homeless
We provided a meal and fellowship to over 1,300 hungry, lonely and homeless people in our Rockford community. This
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To the Editor: The real reason for the wars
And so it goes. It’s now clear that in regard to the twin Vietnam-like-in-every-respect wars we’re currently mired in,
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To the Editor: Five reasons for a vegan Christmas feast
This year, I’m dreaming of a green Christmas—where animals aren’t abused, the environment isn’t polluted, and people are healthy
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To The Editor: Trust the man of experience
When I was a youngster growing up, my Dad reminded me of two things. Don’t talk about religion and
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To The Editor: ‘Climategate’ & global warming hoax
Where is the news coverage about Climategate
? It is the story of the century! Any newspaper that withholds info is
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To The Editor: Where’s the evidence?
In your issue of Nov. 18-24, you printed the article by Doctors Robert and Sonia Vogl titled
Climate change:
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Letter to Dr. LaVonne Sheffield
Editor’s note: The following letter was sent to District 205 Superintendent Dr. LaVonne Sheffield and the Rockford Board of
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Construction jobs not at risk
Construction jobs are not at risk if communities ban video poker machines. Video gambling will neither bring nor reduce
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Thanks to Rep. Jefferson for cell phone drive for victims of domestic violence
I want to thank [State] Rep. [Chuck] Jefferson (D-Rockford) for taking the initiative to hold a cell phone drive for
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