Obama administration still harming American people

Sequester schmester! What a distraction from the damage this administration is wreaking on the American people! I’ll admit it.
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Support CASA as a volunteer

Every year, there are millions of abused and neglected children who have become wards of the court. CASA is a
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Scam warning regarding alleged phone calls from Microsoft/Windows

Editor’s note: The following was sent as an e-mail to Frank Schier, editor and publisher. It is reprinted here as
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Call to action on Keystone XL pipeline

Sandra and I are writing this letter on a bus returning from Washington, D.C. We attended a rally named
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Use tax dollars to save lives, not take them

Forty-nine percent of Americans are pro-life citizens and will never relinquish their constitutional rights to those who destroy their innocent
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Operation Christmas Child says ‘Thanks!’

I wanted to write to thank fellow Rockford residents who generously gave of their time and means to help
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A 45-year career ends

By JoAnn Leggero Jenkins Rockford resident It is with great pride and much sadness that I am announcing after 45 years
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Where government really gets its money

Too many people seem to think the government has an endless supply of money to dole out to them, without
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Traffic hazard downtown — police cars!

Wednesday, Jan. 9, on the way to an IceHogs game, I saw a terrible accident caused by our Rockford police.
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Drivers — watch out for runners

With the snow and dark that are now upon us, it’s time for you to really pay attention to your
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Reader thanks ‘Tech-Friendly’ columnist

Editor’s note: The following e-mail was sent to Paul Gorski in response to his Dec. 19-25, 2012, “Tech-Friendly” column, “Unlimited
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Become a CASA volunteer

As the vice president of the CASA board, I would like to urge the citizens of Ogle County to consider
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Hypocrisy of politicians about value of life

The headline on the front page of the Rockford Register Star for Monday, Dec. 17, “Discarding infants takes toll on
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Killing coyotes for sport not justified

Out here, nestled in the small western hills of Winnebago County, we are blessed to experience a plethora of wildlife.
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Help feed Timber Lake performers

Editor’s note: The following was distributed in a Dec. 27 e-mail. Did you know Timber Lake Playhouse provides two meals a
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Gun control is an oxymoron

Bad guys will always find a way, so somber music, media marathons, motive searches, background checks, prayer vigils, and
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Wind power is least damaging of energy technologies

There are so many things wrong with the op-ed “Fight Big Wind Now!” (Dec. 5-11 issue) that it’s difficult to
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Double your dollars — help Carpenter’s Place

December is a special time for donations at Carpenter’s Place. Donations received between Dec. 1 and Dec. 31 will
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The truth about ObamaCare

“Gloom, despair, and agony on me! Deep, dark depression, excessive misery!” Senior citizens and anyone who watches old Hee Haw
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Thanks for a CASA fund-raiser success!

CASA of the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, which serves abused and neglected children of Lee, Ogle and Carroll counties recently
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Settlement reached with Traditions Investment regarding mega-dairy

Attorney General Lisa Madigan is my hero and has announced the filing of a proposed settlement with Traditions Investment, LLC,
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Winnebago Village trustees unable to write

The legislative branch is made up of individuals sent by the people to be their voice and champion of their
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Shelter Care Ministries thanks community for supporting Soup-r-Fest

Shelter Care Ministries would like to thank the Rockford community for supporting our first-ever Soup-r-Fest event on Saturday, Oct. 13.
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What Medicaid expansion means in Illinois

Poverty rates are generally higher in rural areas than in urban centers. Also, residents of rural Illinois are more likely
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Celebrate Thanksgiving without cruelty

Thanksgiving is a time for celebration, not cruelty. Here are five reasons to spare a turkey and enjoy a vegan
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Good for Romney!

The Sensata workers come across as a bunch of crybabies! While I am on the topic, under “Freeport News” in
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Liquor Control Commission ruling is contrary to public policy

Oct. 31, the Illinois Liquor Control Commission ruled that Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI) could continue to hold an interest in
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Winnebago County Board District 20 candidate gives thanks

I want to express a heartfelt thank-you to everyone in and outside the Winnebago County Board District 20 who supported
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Thanks to constituents of Winnebago County District 10

I would like to thank the constituents of District 10 in southeast Rockford for 12 years of serving on
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Budget cuts would affect programs that help seniors

In January, a $1.2 trillion package of budget cuts is scheduled to take effect unless Congress takes action to
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Adopt deficit reduction measures by leasing

Will the national debt and looming entitlement shortages threaten the funds for defense and other necessities? We should write our
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New church welcomes you

Living in Grace Church, a newly planted church, as of July 2012, has a desire to bring the truth of
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Support the Better Schools Brighter Future Referendum

The Better Schools Brighter Future Referendum Committee has been working hard meeting with various community groups about the importance of
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Vote No on Constitution Amendment 49

Illinois currently faces a $200 billion pension fund shortfall. Pension funding represents 25 percent of the state budget. How many
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Tax cuts should be extended

Every time in our nation’s history that an across-the-board tax cut has been implemented, the economy has greatly improved with
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Choose Bruscato for State’s Attorney

I have had the opportunity to hear and see the candidates for Winnebago County State’s Attorney. I have noticed that
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Support Paul Gorski for County Board

I would like to speak out on the dedication of Paul Gorski, who is running for the Winnebago County Board,
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Let’s back Paul Gorski for county board

Paul Gorski spoke out against the increase of Chicago garbage filling our landfills (his opponent did not). Paul Gorski was
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Check ratings of judicial candidates online

The countdown has begun to Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 6. Like citizens across the U.S., Illinois residents will have
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Is Kinzinger humane?

Adam Kinzinger is the only congressman in Illinois who scored a ZERO on the Humane Society of the U.S.’ Congressional
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Obama’s agenda destroys our constitutional rights

Will your vote allow Obamacare and government to take away our Constitution;s First Amendment religious rights? Our religious rights
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Support Gorski Nov. 6

I wanted to take the opportunity to thank Paul Gorski for holding a meeting at the fire station in New
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Letter to the Rockford Housing Authority

Editor’s note: Following is a protest letter to RHA from residents of North Main Manor regarding their new policy
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Tax cuts should be extended

Every time in our nation’s history that an across-the-board tax cut has been implemented, the economy has greatly improved
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Juggler’s remark not suitable for children

I find it irritating that OTW officials sanctimoniously won’t allow single adults to enter that area known as the
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Remember the Winnebago County Board vote on landfill expansion

Are you happy with the landfill expansion? If you are, you must remember who voted for it and vote your
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Rep. Jefferson responds to Kevin Haas article in ‘Register Star’

I am writing to respond to an article that was published by the Rockford Register Star Oct. 3. When Kevin
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Churchill’s column agitates

The column by Nancy Churchill surely got me agitated. She writes of an “alternative universe,” and she must be
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Lifescape thanks all those who helped at Senior EXPO

Lifescape Community Services’ Senior EXPO has recently concluded, and by all accounts, it was a great success! The EXPO serves
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Roscoe Days Tea Party display inappropriate

My husband and I just left Roscoe Fall Festival, a village fair that we and our children and now
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