Concert praise and memorials mark Southern Illinois scene
SIU Cs Bob Spellman nominates the Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra for a thumbs up open to a Tuesday night concert in Carbondale. Residents memorialize Officer Leonard Sizemore with descendants thanking police, while Norma Shockley enjoys an 87th birthday ride and Joe Majeski receives a 50 year Legion pin. The paper honors veterans in a December 7 ceremony as vandals damage McElwain Cemetery prompting a blunt message.
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SIUC
Bob Spellman
Southern Illinois Symphony Orchestra
Carbondale
Melvin “Pepper
Leonard Alonzo Sizemore
Patricia
Sizemore
Southern Illinois
Benton
Joe J. Majeski
Benton American Legion
Joe
Franklin County
Infantry
Pearl Harbor
Southern Illinoisan
End of it quote on police and courts role
A quoted speaker says they are at the end of it and credits the police for doing their job while viewing the criminal justice system as a sewer pipe. They add that now they must do their own job.
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Jim Muir
Today s Verse Prison Ring and Gratitude
The fragment speaks of prayer from prison requesting release and gratitude. It notes the righteous surrounding the speaker and a belief that God will deal bountifully, emphasizing faith and thanksgiving despite confinement.
Community voices on trail rights and church role in Johnston City
Readers discuss trail riders rights on roads versus camp fees for horse access at Johnson Creek and Kinkaid Lake. They praise the Du Quoin Saddle Club upkeep, question Forest Service enforcement, and highlight civic duties of the First United Methodist Church in Johnston City and West Frankfort.
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Johnson Creek
Kinkaid Lake
U.S. Forest Service
du Quoin
Mary Jean Jones
Shawnee Conservancy
Illinois Trail Riders
Afghanistan invites Jesse Jackson fuels harsh reaction
The author denounces Jesse Jackson and Bill Clinton, warning they would bring disgrace if visiting Afghanistan. They express disbelief at such an invitation, calling Jackson an adulterous liar and predicting harsh consequences for the pair. The rant targets Jackson, Clinton, and their ties to bin Laden.
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Afghanistan
Jesse Jackson
Clinton
bin Laden
Slick Willie
Shawnee Forest Heritage and Trail Ride Reflections
The Shawnee Forest holds traces of early settlers with graveyards foundations and old roads now used as trail riding routes. Riders emphasize keeping trails open and cleaning up trash while addressing foreign plants and dumps at Kinkaid Lake that threaten the forest and wildlife.
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Kinkaid Lake
JC liquor license and short changed church
Dear Editor remarks defend the U S flag and freedoms while urging support for civil rights groups. An Alderman comments Johnston City churches should engage more with the city than liquor licenses. First United Methodist Church hosts Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts and provides Friendship Hall.
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First United Methodist Church
Johnston City
John A. Logan College
USDA
West Side
City Hall
Npt
Jim
James C. Baumgarte
U.S
ACLU
Americans United
Separation of Church and State
People
American Way
American Red Cross
Scott Hancock
JC Boy Scouts
JC Girl Scouts
JC Cub Scouts
Friendship Hall
Seat belt and lights laws spark freedom debate
Paul Du Bois Cobden argues seat belt and daytime lights laws infringe on personal rights and warn that government rules may erode freedom. He urges readers to write to their congressperson and expresses that opinions matter in this civic discussion.
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Paul du Bois
Cobden
West Frankfort Reader Letter Clarifies Driving Experience
A reader from West Frankfort responds to the Sept 28 paper noting her experience while driving through a local area. She describes conditions, traffic, or safety concerns and asks for consideration or changes. The letter reflects community voices and hopes for responsive action from officials.
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West Frankfort
Whoville Parables Echo Tragedy and Resilience
A parent shares how a child linked current tragedy to Dr Seuss Whoville, noting that despite loss the Whos unite, sing, and keep Christmas inside. The story emphasizes endurance, collective American resolve, and the enduring human spirit amid long, ongoing news.
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Grinch
Whoville
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Southernillinoisan.com
Ups & Downs
Norma Shockley
Rend Lake
Red
Norma
McElwain Cemetery
Jackass
Bill Armentrout
Missouri State Penitentiary
Doonesbury
Garry Trudeau
H., Boopsie
Sam
Hollywood
Mary Jo
Ted Harris
Harris Ladies & Children’s
Jesse
Shawnee Forest
JC Liquor
Harris Clothing Store
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