Letters

In the shadow of Veterans Day, we are reminded, once again, of the ideals of freedom, sacrifice and liberation as well as America’s influence in the world, both past and present. To truly take the time to ponder what all that really means is both enlightening as well as humbling.

I want to extend my thanks to all who joined us for our community’s Veterans Day ceremony. I was informed by several citizens that the turnout at Veterans Memorial Park was potentially the largest we have had in some time.

November is Home Care and Hospice Month in Illinois, a time to honor and thank home health nurses, aides, therapists, social workers and other home care staff who are always there for us whenever we or our loved ones need home care and hospice.

I would like to join Julie Gordon in her request to ban leaf burning in Rock Falls.

It was a cool, nice service for veterans in Rock Falls. I looked for younger children and parents. A few were there, but out of our whole city, we couldn’t get a crowd?

I just learned that our Waldenbooks store at the mall is closing soon. The parent company, Borders, is responsible for this action.

This is in reply to those who have written in support of a burn ban in Rock Falls, specifically Eddy Lilly in his letter on Nov. 12 titled “Stop leaf burning (cough, cough).” 

“Give me a tin can, and I will go door to door to collect money for Self Help.”

In the past, I’ve helped others out in a variety of ways, but Saturday night, Nov. 7, must have been payback day for me (at least 10- or 100-fold.)

I wanted to commend the newspaper for featuring many of our local veterans and their personal stories.

Your children are your most valuable possessions, but you don’t really own them. They have been entrusted into your care as a loan from our Creator.

I am writing in response to the letter on Oct. 30 titled “Jail should meet children’s needs.” I completely agree with Mr. Cantu. Children are the responsibility of the parent when in the visiting area.

OK, call me a Monday morning quarterback or a Tuesday morning quarterback, depending on which game you’ve watched. I, myself, watched (as long as I could), the Bears’ 41-21 loss to Arizona.

The Twin Cities PADS (Public Action to Deliver Shelter) director and board of directors would like to express their deepest appreciation to the people of Sterling, Rock Falls and all other surrounding communities who attended our open house.

On behalf of Sterling Kiwanis, we want to say thank you to the Sterling and Newman high school Key clubs for all their help and efforts for the Halloween Costume Contest at Northland Mall that we help sponsor.

The seventh annual Sons of the American Legion Squadron No. 12 Mulligan Stew was held in October at the Dixon Post 12 Hall in memory of Richard “Dick” Anderson. Special thanks to Rich Hansen and the Anderson family.

Each year, we come together, not just as a community, but as a family – as individuals, businesses, sponsors, volunteers, young and old.