Letters

Bivins guards interests of pensioners

I have read with interest the recent article about local schools not posting the grade point rankings of the students and then the letter to the editor about the unfairness of “awarding perfect attendance.” Frankly, I am concerned.

A full moon or two ago while paging through a magazine, I noticed a cartoon. The old adage states, “A picture is worth a thousand words.” I’ll try to be an artist and paint a picture in your mind for you to contemplate.

Despite expectations of political pundits, the push for same-sex “marriage” has thus far failed to get enough support to pass in the Illinois House. So, the battle to defend the institution of marriage continues.

Lawman asks whether project is worthwhile

We adamantly oppose Rock Island Clean Line placing power transmission lines through our state of Illinois. The cost in our natural resources, health quality, and finances would be negatively impacted.

Your article on May 13 [“Sterling High to end class rankings”] met with my hearty approval.

I was riding the senior bus recently, and an elderly amputee gentleman in a wheelchair got on the bus with obvious injuries to his remaining leg. It was covered in road rash.

Mainstream official touts the benefits

I want to say a great big thank you to everyone who helped to make the Raise the Woof event to benefit Happy Tails Animal Shelter on May 3 a huge success. 

An article on May 8, “Main Street asks city for $33K” needs clarification. I agree with Commissioner Considine that Dixon Main Street plays a vital role in downtown development.

I applaud resident Carol Fisher for requesting the city of Dixon commit to being more transparent online.

Obviously, Mr. Ketchum has not considered “the facts” presented to the County Board by the Lee County Zoning Board. He has chosen to ignore “the facts” and promote his personal agenda without proper open discussion.

It is so easy for people (myself) to accept good things as normal, and say nothing. However, we are quick to complain about anything negative.

I must disagree with you, Mr. Humphrey, about your assertion that consumers who have money are the job creators [The Reader’s Voice, May 15].