Miners extend Pinto for five more years in Southern Illinois
The Southern Illinois Miners announce manager Mike Pinto will stay in charge through 2016. Pinto has led the team to a strong record with multiple playoff bids, and his continued leadership is celebrated amid ongoing regional baseball success. The editorial also highlights ongoing local concerns and community voices across Marion.
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Letters to Editor Policy for Southern Illinoisan Readers
The policy outlines letters limited to 250 words submitted by email or typed, must be signed with a verifiable telephone number, may be edited, and are not for news reporting. Libelous or personal attacks are barred. send to Voice of the Reader at The Southern Illinoisan in Carbondale with provided contact emails and phone extensions.
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Officials contact lines for Kirk and Shimkus listed
The document provides phone numbers and web addresses for U.S. Senator Mark Kirk and U.S. Representative John Shimkus. It includes district and DC numbers for each official and URLs to their official pages.
Time and place for tweeting at theater
To the Editor laments a theater-goers disruptive texting during a McLeod Theatre Chorus Line performance. The writer, recalling early internet use and urging etiquette, cites Emily Post and urges audiences to turn off devices to respect actors and fellow patrons.
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Health advocates urge stronger science based food standards for kids
Kathleen Grady of the American Heart Association calls for government based nutrition guidelines to curb marketing of unhealthy foods to children. She cites 1 in 3 U.S. kids being overweight and Illinois obesity at 16 percent, urging authorities to limit ads for high sugar, trans fat and sodium products to protect families and hearts.
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Golden Pen Award Voting Opens With Finalists
Readers vote online or by mail through Sept 8 to decide the Golden Pen winner. Finalists include Barbara K Burns for criticizing modern culture’s swearing, Sy Vanek for enforcing no smoking in public places, and Christine Mize for protesting tax burdens on the middle class. The winner receives an inscribed gold pen and a column from the editor. Vote online at www thesouthern com goldenpen or mail a printed Aug 2 letter to Gary Metro at The Southern Illinoisan Carbondale Illinois.
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Progressives defend change and public responsibility in critique
A Progressive speaker argues for continual progress toward better communities and international ties. They defend Social Security and Medicare while calling for reform, stressing liberty, shared burdens, and the duty to respect opposing views in a changing era.
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