McLeansboro Times-Leader--Opinion http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:09:00 +0000 http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_198160907.html Kick in teeth can be a good thing http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_198160907.html By JARROD SPENCERMcLeansboro Church of ChristWalt Disney, the man, was so poor, at one point, he was forced to eat dog food. Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:07:00 +0000 http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_184150749.html Letter: Our freedom depends on men making sacrifices http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_184150749.html To the editor:As July 4 is once again upon us, and this our 232nd year of independence, we should be in remembrance of all of the military personnel who have given of themselves to give us freedom and maintain it for all these years. Wed, 25 Jun 2008 15:23:00 +0000 http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_177152314.html Bill calls for surveillance in order-of-protection cases http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_177152314.html By GARY FORBYIllinois state senatorSeveral times throughout the past legislative session in Springfield, I discussed matters of public safety and consumer protection in my column. Wed, 18 Jun 2008 16:35:00 +0000 http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_170163550.html Graduates given a charge: Be a hero http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_170163550.html By JARROD SPENCERMcLeansboro Church of ChristInside each one of us is a hero. One who will persevere in difficult times. One who will lift others up when they are down themselves. One who has a passion to see that companies or communities change because of a vision they possess. Thu, 12 Jun 2008 15:43:00 +0000 http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_164154332.html Parents do influence today's youth http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_164154332.html By JARROD SPENCERMcLeansboro Church of ChristParental influence is known to be one of the greatest influences on a child. Wed, 28 May 2008 16:14:00 +0000 http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_149161444.html Fiscal Year 2008 funded for U of I Extension; focus shifts to 2009 http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_149161444.html By DARLENE WAIERUniversity of Illinois ExtensionThe University of Illinois Extension received the memorandum of agreements May 2 from the Illinois Department of Agriculture for fiscal year 2008 funding. Wed, 07 May 2008 14:42:00 +0000 http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_128144219.html Share in ageless love during Nursing Home Week http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_128144219.html To the editor:With our nation’s annual National Nursing Home Week commencing on Mother’s Day, May 11, and continuing through May 17, this special week is the ideal time to showcase the abundance of love within our community. Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:57:00 +0000 http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_116095707.html Letter: Deitz deserves recognition locally, too http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_116095707.html Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:56:00 +0000 http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_116095552.html Letter: Fathers need to take responsibility http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_116095552.html Fri, 25 Apr 2008 09:54:00 +0000 http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_116095434.html Halving $$ would hurt Extension http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_116095434.html By DARLENE WAIERUniversity of Illinois ExtensionMany questions have been raised concerning how recently announced decreases in state funding will affect Extension programming in Hamilton, Wayne and White counties. Wed, 16 Apr 2008 15:06:00 +0000 http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_107150633.html Prayer: Millions will gather http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_107150633.html By JARROD SPENCERHamilton County Ministerial Alliance Each year for the past several years, the Hamilton County Ministerial Alliance has hosted a time of prayer in observance with the National Day of Prayer. Wed, 02 Apr 2008 14:32:00 +0000 http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_093143239.html Cancer survivors deserve recognition, celebration http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_093143239.html By SARAH DRAPERAmerican Cancer Society Relay For Life The American Cancer Society Relay for Life is an overnight, life-changing event that brings 3.5 million people together every year to celebrate the lives of those who have battled cancer, to remember loved ones lost, and to empower individuals and communities to fight back against a disease that takes too much from too many. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 15:27:00 +0000 http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_058152704.html Letter: Gun-free zones not working http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_058152704.html To the editor:Obviously, drawing imaginary circles around ourselves and declaring them "gun-free zones" does not work. Wed, 20 Feb 2008 14:58:00 +0000 http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_051145817.html Letter: Society needs a value change; young people need direction http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_051145817.html Wed, 13 Feb 2008 14:41:00 +0000 http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_044144111.html Illinois women deserve the ‘Right to Carry’ http://www.mcleansborotimesleader.com/opinion/local_story_044144111.html By VALINDA ROWEIllinoisCarry.com"Five Women Tragically Murdered and Community in Shock; IllinoisCarry Responds.”