Letters Policy for Voice of the Reader
The notice explains letter guidelines for the Voice of the Reader column at The Southern Illinoisan. It covers word limits twenty five hundred, signing, telephone verification, submission methods, and notices on editing rights. It also lists contact details for editors and how to report news and reach elected officials.
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Dear deer eat your own food editor column on deer problems
Gary Metro, editor of The Southern, discusses summer deer causes at his yard. Readers offer strategies from deterrents to legal concerns. He cites salt licks, corn, and repellent ideas and weighs safe, humorous options while inviting further suggestions.
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Gary
Gardener.com
Missouri
Gary Metro
the Southern
Metro
Thesouthern
Illinois Smoke Free Act Becomes Law in 2008
The American Cancer Society credits a statewide campaign with passage of the Smoke Free Illinois Act. The measure, endorsed by Governor Blagojevich, ensures smoke free indoor air for workers and the public, aiming to reduce cancer, save lives and cut health costs. Call 800 ACS-2345 or visit cancer.org for help quitting.
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Illinois
American Cancer Society
General Assembly
Illinois General Assembly
Rod Blagojevich
Cancer.org
Golden Pen Award invites July letter votes online
The Southern Illinoisan invites readers to vote on Julys top letter to the editor. Four letters are nominated, votes run through August 8, and the winner receives a gold pen and recognition in a mid August story.
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Thesouthern.com
Southern Illnoisan
Bush impeachment talk cited over constitutional rights
The writer argues that President Bush has dismantled the Constitution citing treason bribery and high crimes and demands impeachment for alleged violations including the First Fourth Fifth Sixth and Seventh Amendments while noting the ins and outs of impeachment under constitutional law.
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Marvin Kleinan
United States of America
Bush
Ramblers Donate 400 Quilts For Children
The Holiday Ramblers RV Club and Poshard Foundation provide 30 quilts to Southern Illinois Regional Social Services, helping area children this winter. Jean Alstat, Youth Services Director, thanks the volunteers for their community charity and support.
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Holiday
Not Time for Us to Quit in Iraq
Mona Charen argues against pulling out of Iraq and against Democratic calls for retreat. She contends Obama would meet with adversaries and warns that defeat in Iraq would harm America, citing progress in Anbar and Baghdad and criticizing liberal opposition.
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Fallujah
Abu Ghraib
George W. Bush
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