Letters
February 10, 2012 - 1:15 a.m.•By Bob Logan, Franklin Grove
Permitting industrial wind turbines as special use in Ag-1 zoning is a concession allowing activities not normally approved because they are a nuisance or harmful to surrounding people and properties.
February 10, 2012 - 1:15 a.m.•By Sue McGinn, Tampico
Why is it a Spanish energy company called Iberdrola received $546 million in stimulus money in 2009 and was expected to get $470 million more in 2010 to install more wind turbines in America? This, according to Senior Policy Analyst Ben Lieberman at the Heritage Foundation, www.heritage.org/research/commentary/2010/04/in-green-spain.
February 10, 2012 - 1:15 a.m.•By James Schielein, Dixon
In my 27 years of being a Farm Bureau member, I know firsthand the amount of research and finding of fact that goes into public policy positions made by Farm Bureau. The Ogle County Farm Bureau has consulted legal counsel in developing its position on wind energy rules.
February 9, 2012 - 1:15 a.m.•By Kayla Jakubczak, Rock Falls
Respect is a word that does not often come to mind when having a conversation with someone. Most people today will respect one another and their opinions without having a second thought about it. When giving one’s opinion, people will do that with respect as well.
February 9, 2012 - 1:15 a.m.•By Paul N. Eichwedel, B-02148, inmate, Dixon Correctional Center, Dixon
Jesus warned us to beware of people who claim to be Christians, but whose actions belie that claim (Matthew 7:15-23). The public outcry over Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour’s recent decision to pardon four men convicted of murder illustrates the need to heed Christ’s warning.
February 8, 2012 - 1:15 a.m.•By Dave Boucher, Dixon
One of the biggest concerns for most Americans today is the economy. With that in mind, I am asking you to pencil an hour and a half into your schedule to watch the documentary “I.O.U.S.A.” before you vote on March 20.
February 8, 2012 - 1:15 a.m.•By Gracie Young, Rock Falls
My name is Gracie Young from Merrill School in Rock Falls. Once again, I am doing Jump Rope for Heart at Northland Mall in Sterling with my brother, Ethan.
February 8, 2012 - 1:15 a.m.•By Dan Rutherford, Chenoa
One year ago on Feb. 6, our state celebrated the 100th birthday of President Ronald Reagan, a true Illinoisan, to recognize his accomplishments and celebrate the prosperity he brought to America.
February 7, 2012 - 1:15 a.m.•By William Kirk Jr., Oregon
About 10 a.m. Jan. 3, I stopped at Serenity House Hospice in Oregon to see whether it had a packet of information explaining its services. My dad had recently been diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. A nurse brought me a cup of coffee, sat down with me, explained all the services, and gave me a packet of information to go over with my family.
February 6, 2012 - 1:15 a.m.•By Adan Martinez, Sterling
I picked up the Jan. 31 issue of the Daily Gazette and read a column titled “Not music to my ears” written by SVM sports reporter Larry Brennan.
February 6, 2012 - 1:15 a.m.•By Rusty Loomis, Lee Center
Every year or so, everyone goes on about the eagles over in Clinton, Iowa.
February 4, 2012 - 1:15 a.m.•By Re'anne Kurschner and Missie Mosley, residents of Polo
We would like to thank the Polo seventh-grade parents and special guests who donated generously at the 13th birthday party for Tess Kurschner and Brodie Cromer.
February 4, 2012 - 1:15 a.m.•By Bernie Thiergart, Moline
The March 20 primary is fast approaching. Perhaps you are having a hard time deciding whom you should support in the 36th District state Senate race.
February 4, 2012 - 1:15 a.m.•By Mary Huffman, Dixon
The Lee County annual Public Service Employment report has been completed. In 2011, 111 adults were ordered to complete 7,502 hours of public service, and 27 juveniles were ordered to complete 560 hours of public service.
February 4, 2012 - 1:15 a.m.•By Michael P. Temporal, Belleville
Feb. 2 may have been Groundhog Day, but for America’s physicians, Medicare “Groundhog Day” comes around several times a year.
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