Letters policy and contact details from the Southern Illinoisan
The notice outlines letter submission rules for Voice of the Reader including 250 word limit, typewritten or email format, signature and hometown, publishing name without phone numbers, and remit address. It also lists contact information for editors, reporting numbers, and current elected officials with phone and web details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Voice of the Reader
Southern Illinoisan
P.O
Carbondale
Thesouthern.com
School funding change key to tax relief
Larry W. Reinhardt letters argues taxpayers misconceptions about Jackson County fiscal plans. He notes the November 14 budget and Truth in Taxation Hearing, the 2008 budget passing 7 to 6 with equal party support, and how assessments are set by Township Assessors under state rules. The Board of Review can override assessments. A December 12 meeting announced an Ad Hoc committee to review the tax process to address increases. The Illinois County Treasurer collects property taxes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Board of Review
Evans
Illinois
Tax bill split and Enterprise Zone impact in Jackson County
Larry W. Reinhardt, Jackson County Clerk Recorder, argues 60 to 75 percent of property taxes fund schools and community colleges, with county government controlling 15 to 19 percent. Enterprise Zone benefits mainly cities, shifting costs to other property owners, and statewide reform or referendum is needed to reduce local tax burdens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson County
Jackson County Board
Murphysboro
Ron Paul Campaign and Meet-up Groups Need Coverage
A reader urges editors to cover Ron Paul’s presidential campaign and its active Carbondale and Cape Girardeau meet-up groups. The letter highlights grassroots support on campuses and argues the movement will grow, urging public introduction of Paul’s campaign to readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas
Ron Paul
Paul
Carbondale
Cape Girardeau
Dale Adkins
Murphysboro
When Will It Be Over Over There
Letter to the editor by Helen Sue Johnson from Marion. She contrasts World War I lyrics by George M. Cohan with the present U S involvement in Iraq. She notes uncertainty about when combat ends and urges preparation and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George M. Cohan
Germany
Iraq
Maytag plant closing impact on Herrin delayed
A local viewer argues the true effects of Maytag's closure will appear in 18 to 24 months as workers earn degrees and seek jobs. He notes families struggling while some receive degree-related aid, and warns against assuming the impact is not yet severe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herrin
Maytag
Stand up and demand truth in American politics today
A reader laments repeated election theft claims and media bias. The author complains of Supreme Court influence and faulty votes in Florida and Ohio, criticizes both parties for identity politics, and calls for Americans to demand real truth from news media and political leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Florida
Ohio
Hillary Clinton
Barack Obama
Dennis Kucinich
Bill Richardson
John McCain
Clinton
McCain
Oval Office
Larry King
Anna Nicole Smith
Paris Hilton
al Gore
CNN
Anderson Cooper
Natalee Holloway
CBS Evening News
Katie Couric
Steroids and integrity in professional sports debate
Texas speaker BYRD BAGGETT discusses the Mitchell Report on steroid use in Major League Baseball. He links fans, owners, and players to a culture of winning at all costs, calls for public boycotts to pressure reform, and urges athletes like Roger Clemens and Andy Pettitte to come clean to restore integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitchell
Marion Jones
Michael Vick
Bill Belichick
NFL
Barry Bonds
Roger Clemens
Andy Pettitte
New England Patriots
Belichick
Foxboro
Massachusetts
Patriots
Atlanta Falcon
America
Byrd Baggett
Texas
Southern Business Journal
Baggett
Southern Illinois
SIU
Wichita State
University of Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gary Metro
Gary
Metro
Thesouthern
Karen Binder
Karen
de Soto
Williamson County
U.S
Obama
Senate
U.S. Sen
Dick Durbin
Durbin
U.S. Rep
John Shimkus
Aa Ant
House.gov
Jerry Costello
Costello
Gary Forby
David Luechtefeld
Brandon Phelps
Mike Bost
John Bradley
BY Larry W. Reinhardt
Larry W. Reinhardt
Santa
Helen Sue Johnson
Marion
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!