To the Editor: School district influenced by private foundation

When a billionaire in California is getting involved in Rockford School District No. 205, that might seem like a positive,
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September 1, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: USEPA is talking to mega-dairy

Did you know that the U.S. Envirtonmental Protection Agency (USEPA) is having a dialog with the mega-dairy? The USEPA is
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September 1, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: Thanks to those who helped make Love of Hospice a success!

Northern Illinois Hospice and Grief Center would like to thank the sponsors, donors, and 139 golfers who made our 23rd
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September 1, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: Appreciation for OSF St. Anthony and Gift of Hope

I would like to express my support of Saint Anthony Hospital and their request to join the Gift of Hope
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August 25, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: The struggle for power and oil

Ever since Sept. 11, 2001, the attacks upon America, our soldiers have been fighting the longest war ever! But I
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August 25, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: Businessmen can’t afford more taxes

I read that Scott Christiansen got an idea for “Downtown” to improve things. Raise the property taxes on existing businesses
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August 18, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

To the Editor: Free speech for some, but not for others?

The Rockford City Council voted 11-2 to support a ban for one year from city council meetings on a Mr.
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August 18, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: Re: Left Justified/”65th Anniversary of Bombings” Aug. 4-10, 2010

In regard to Mr. Stanley Campbell’s commentary on the 65th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Japan, I agree with
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August 18, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

To the Editor: Sept. 18 DeKalb meeting for real change

I remember when we would organize and talk about the need to end homelessness. Remember Comic Relief I, and II,
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August 18, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: Downtown tax a public works program

The “plan” floated by County Board Chairman Scott Christiansen to tax downtown businesses and put that money back into the
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August 11, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: Scale down the dairy program at university

The University of Kentucky sold off their large dairy herd, now the University of Minnesota has followed suit. This is
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August 11, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: Be a volunteer for CASA–help the children

Our grandchildren live a few hours away, so we see them regularly. During the summer, each one stays three or
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August 11, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: To the school district superintendent

Editor’s note: The following writer sent this letter to Rockford School District Superintendent Dr. LaVonne Sheffield and decided to
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August 4, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

To the Editor: Mayor is ethically challenged

Mayor Morrissey is severely ethically challenged, especially fiscally. He’s also quite a bully. So, although I know nothing of Jim
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August 4, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 3 Comments

To the Editor: Keeping fire stations open—a victory

Judge Prochaska’s decision yesterday [July 14] preventing the city from unilaterally closing the Auburn and South Main Street fire stations
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August 4, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: How low can you go?

I’m disappointed in you, Mister President, because of the unkept promises that you had made after you were elected! Did
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August 4, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 3 Comments

To the Editor: Out of sight, not out of mind

The losses of Dr. Patrick Hardy, Dr. Robert DeLacey and other principals and educational leaders within the Rockford School District
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July 28, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

To the Editor: Thanks to MDA for their help!

My daughter, Brianna McDanel, is 10 years old and has Spinal Muscular Atrophy. When she was diagnosed, we were told
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July 28, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: Thanks to Rockford College for hospitality

I would like to thank Rockford College for providing me with attractive, safe and affordable housing while serving as an
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July 28, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: Threats to the Kishwaukee River? Reply from Trim-Rite Foods

July 16, 2010 To the Editor: Trim-Rite Foods is planning to operate a state-of-the-art, world-class hog processing facility in DeKalb. We compete
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July 21, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

To the Editor: Stop trashing the Kishwaukee River!

I have been fortunate to live by and have access to the Kishwaukee River for the last 40 years. I
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July 21, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: Urban sprawl at its worst

I have this urban sprawl next to my property, which is agricultural zoned. It has a few houses, mostly unoccupied,
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July 14, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: Illinois State Police remind us: promote traffic safety

As Commander of Illinois State Police District 16, my main traffic safety priority is the reduction of fatalities resulting from
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July 14, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: Conformity is slavery

Will President Barack Obama change his (very liberal) thinking before he has destroyed our country? It’s not likely! Because he
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July 7, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: No respect for constituents

Editor’s note: The following is a letter that was sent to U.S. Rep. Donald Manzullo (R-16), which the writer
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July 7, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 3 Comments

To the Editor: Government cannot solve environmental problems

I noticed an interesting juxtaposition in the June 30-July 6 issue. On the front page, you had the article “Waterkeeper
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July 7, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: How are things in cushy Polo, Ill.?

The Rock River Times offers anyone the opportunity to write letters to the editor and share an exchange of viewpoints
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June 30, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: Our liberties turned into slavery

We are living in desperate times! Because our world’s leaders have forsaken their true God. But have our conditions improved 
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June 30, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: Open Letter to the Governor

We are calling on you, Governor Quinn, to stop the “closed door” meetings and/or deals that are being cut on
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June 23, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: What kind of teacher could be a mentor?

Forty years ago, I had a black driver’s ed teacher named Mr. Caldwell, and a white one whose name I
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June 23, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: Increase awareness of fight against MS

Editor’s note: The following letter was sent prior to the World MS Day May 26. I live in Pecatonica, Ill., and
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June 23, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: An immigration analogy

I would like to present an analogy regarding Arizona’s illegal immigration law. Suppose someone goes into a convenience store and
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June 16, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 1 Comment

To the Editor: Rebuttal to ‘Tired of Prime Time Blago’

Regarding the guest column “Tired of Prime Time Blago” by John Russell Ghrist (June 2-8 issue), I must take exception
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June 16, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: Open Letter to the Governor

We are calling on you, Governor Quinn, to stop the “closed door” meetings and/or deals that are being cut on
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June 16, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 2 Comments

To the Editor: No numbers to back up Sheffield’s claims

To hear District 205 Superintendent LaVonne Sheffield speak, you would think the school system was drowning in a virtual tsunami
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 2 Comments

To the Editor: Gumbo for the Gulf

This is to let you know about a new way that you and your friends can make a difference on
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June 9, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: Fights at schools being suppressed in the news

We are taxpayers and retired teachers from District 205 with nearly 70 years of teaching service. Our own children received
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 2 Comments

To the Editor: Rethink acceptable risk about oil leak

The oil rig explosion/disaster has many in the Gulf region and across the U.S. re-thinking the concept of acceptable risk.
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: Environmental protection and oil prices

My friends, Our environment will always be worth protecting. It should never be part of someone’s profit and loss projections. As
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: Rep. Jefferson’s Résumé Workshop was helpful

I recently attended a Résumé Workshop that was offered by state Rep. Chuck Jefferson. It was informative and helpful, and
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: Thank you, Rockford-area Divas!

Goodwill Industries of Northern Illinois would like to thank all the Rockford “Divas” who attended our first Diva Dress Sale
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: Elect Bobby Schilling to Congress

Most of us have heard the phrase “fundamental transformation of America.” President Obama first used it while running for election,
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June 2, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | 2 Comments

To the Editor: Final respects to a veteran

It has come to my attention that we Americans seem to not know how to pay final respects to a
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: Bullying teachers is not productive

I attended the May 13th Signal Hill neighborhood meeting with Superintendent Sheffield as the guest speaker. Here are some of
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: 17th Congressional District needs Bobby Schilling

In November of 2009, Quincynews.org did a poll that showed that only 40 percent of 15,000 random residential registered voters
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: The House is ready to vote on gambling bills

Legislators have been called back to work on the budget next week, and one of the first things they are
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May 26, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: Red Shoe Run for Donor Awareness thanks our community

The Red Shoe Run for Donor Awareness enjoyed its seventh year under sunny skies on a beautiful Saturday morning. More
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To thed Editor: Help a child—be a CASA volunteer

Do you have time to volunteer? Are you ready to speak up for a child? Children currently involved in juvenile
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: School board members should be ashamed

Shame on our school board members for giving jobs to unqualified teachers! According to Dr. Sheffield at the Signal Hill
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May 19, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)

To the Editor: How Obama has ‘changed’ America

How Obama has ‘changed’ America   Barack Hussein Obama promised America a “transformational” presidency, and he has certainly delivered on that
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May 12, 2010 | Also published in Letters to the Editor | Comments (0)


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