Don’t turn Kmart into a self-fulfilling prophecy
An editorial argues that Kmart’s Chapter 11 filing does not mean closure and urges shoppers not to abandon the chain. It notes February sales drops, 283 planned store closures, $2 billion DIP financing, and ongoing brand partnerships while stressing support for local Kmart employees and continued business behavior based on price, quality, and service.
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Southern Illinoisan Editorial Contact and Letters Policy
The Southern Illinoisan announces contact details for Publisher Linda Ritchie Editor Gerald Garcia and staff roles. It outlines letters policy including limits, signatures, verification, poetry bans, and submission methods via mail email and phone for readers in Carbondale and surrounding counties.
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Linda
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Thesouthern
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Murphysboro
de Soto
Williamson County
Carbondale letters urge trail use and Fuller homage
Readers discuss Buckminster Fuller and geodesic homes in Carbondale and advocate preservation. They cite nearby trails, rider safety, and local history while criticizing Gov. Ryan's AFSCME furlough plan and urging negotiation and transparency.
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Buckminster Fuller
Carbondale
Carbondale Preservation Commission
Bucky
Ryan
American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees
Afscme
R. Buckminster Fuller
Bill Perk
Housecleaning tale warns of cadaverous kitty surprise
A column shares a shocking moving story where a relative living in filth stunned Sam with a kitchen full of dishes, a Chevy engine in the living room, and a cat skeleton beneath a sofa. The tale ends with weary advice on keeping the house and pets in check. Housework is framed as a two person task in homes with children and a warning to avoid overreacting to mess.
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Sam
Gosh
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