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Voice of the Reader
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Southern Illinoisan
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Carbondale
James Bennett
James, Bennett
Thesouthern
Williamson housing board reforms lift long running woes
Editor James Bennett notes Williamson County Housing Authority turning a corner after HUD critiques. New appointees from Herrin Carterville Johnston City and Creal Springs foster dialogue on contracts finances and potential raises. Two veteran commissioners remain amid calls for their removal. The piece also previews SIU football forecasts and reports on the Williamson County Fair closing with reflections on rides, the fair queen, and concerns over underage smoking.
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Williamson County Housing Authority
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Steve Miller
Herrin
Don Yewell
Carterville
Don McBride
Johnston City
Bob Gulledge
Creal Springs
Williamson Commission
Bob Barnett
Housing Authority Board
Melvin Fisher
Bill Romeo
HUD
Barnett
Fisher
Romeo
Marion
Williamson County
Kevin Draper
Draper
Sheriff's Deputies
Unmarried unions no bargain for anyone
Mona Charen argues cohabiting couples now raise nearly as many children as married couples yet face higher separation rates and weaker long term commitment. She notes health, safety, and wealth disparities, with data suggesting risks for children and adults in nonmarried households.
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Kay Hymowitz
Commentary
Sweden
Southern Illinois Speaks on Blagojevich Gift to Marion Team
A panel of residents voices mixed views on the governor’s one million dollar grant to Marion’s Frontier League baseball team. Some call it a smart regional boost, others urge funds be spent on repairs and roads. A heatwave note adds context with a reader poll link and a beverage sales spike.
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SIU
Lock Haven
Pennsylvania
Salukis
Sports Network
Arkee Whitlock
Northern Iowa
Youngstown State
Illinois State
Southern Beat
Paul Klee
Joel Sambursky
Klee
Sambursky
Marion
Frontier League Baseball
Kaitlin Sweitzer Cobden
Providence moves when you commit says Jim Davidson
Jim Davidson, a motivational speaker and syndicated columnist, argues that commitment triggers providence in pursuing big goals. He recalls a Goethe quote, explains providence as divine support when starting a plan, and urges planning and commitment to help literacy efforts for low income children.
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Tom Longfellow
Montgomery
Ala
W.H. Murray
Tom
Providence
R.I
New England
Roger Williams
Massachusetts Bay Colony
Jim Davidson
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