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Publisher Dennis DeRossett Meta Minton Tim Crosby oversee reader voices at The Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale. Readers are invited to send letters up to 250 words by mail email or phone verification and must sign with name and hometown.
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Anna’s 150th Birthday Celebration in Country Town Roots
Anna marks its 150th birthday this week as the largest city in Union County balances growth with heritage. City leaders emphasize future plans while preserving historic architecture showcased along Main Street. Founded in 1854 by Winstead Davie and T., Anna’s historical society anchors community pride and identity.
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Anna celebrates 150th birthday with week of events
Voice Of The SouTHERN notes Anna’s 150th anniversary marked by a citywide sesquicentennial celebration. Historic roots in Illinois Central Railroad and local industry like Florsheim add pride as bluegrass and gospel performances unfold at Anna City Park, honoring residents and committee organizers.
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Reader voices praise Bend Lake official amid layoffs debate
Letters praise Gary May of Bend Lake Conservancy District after a petition and large turnout defend his job while criticizing teacher dismissals in Illinois. A separate note questions Union County budget choices and promises, urging accountability before a Jackson County Relay for Life update thanks donors, survivors, and corporate sponsors.
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American Cancer Society
Housing surveys reveal hidden volunteer quota in government housing
In a letter from Carbondale reader Mary Barn, a critique notes that surveys ignore a policy requiring eight hours of monthly volunteer work for government housing eligibility. The writer cites evictions and potential rent hikes linked to unpaid labor, while thanking coverage of Marion mayor Bob Butler and praising his leadership.
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Royalton
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Ten years on O J Simpson case gremlins fade or persist
Leonard Pitts Jr discusses how the O J Simpson case framed race and justice a decade later. He notes lingering fear of racial hostility, the shift in public reaction with Kobe Bryant's case, and asks whether apparent racial maturity is real or cynical. He warns of darkness and the gremlins that sleep inside society.
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