STATION EDITORIAL

Posted June 26, 2022

This is a station editorial, I'm Randal J. Miller, station president.

Rulings by the U-S Supreme Court on June 23rd and 24th on 2 emotional issues, has re-charged discussions on gun control and abortion.

On June 23rd, the Court ruled that New York State's restrictive conceal-carry gun law was unconstitutional.   

The Court announced 2 rulings on June 24th.  The first centered on a Mississippi law that banned abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The State of Mississippi asked the Supreme Court to strike down a lower court ruling that stopped the 15-week abortion ban from taking place.   The Court voted 6 to 3 to uphold the Mississippi ban.

The second ruling the Court announced June 24th, was the pivotal one.  Voting 5 to 4, the Court said that a right to an abortion is not a constitutional right, and moving the issue to states to decide individually.  This overturned the Court's 1973 ruling of Roe versus Wade.

Those on both sides of both rulings, vowed that they would carry their fight into the mid-term elections.

Here's my fear.   On these and many other issues on the federal, state, and even local levels, the way the Founding Fathers set up our republic over 200 years ago, will begin to unravel.  As I've said in editorials for over 2 years, the answer to any issue—controversial or not—is in the middle, but in this emotionally-charged, politically-charged time we're living in, no one is willing to compromise. 

The sad part of all this, is that the segregation civil rights leaders fought to stop in the last century, is re-emerging as what I'm calling political segregation.  If you believe what a red state believes in, you may decide to make that state your new residence, and ditto if you believe in policies of a blue state.   People still vote with their pocketbooks.  But, the furthering of what I'm calling the political segregation of our country, may be a result.

All this will further divide an already-divided country.  No one is willing to meet in the middle.  

That's our opinion, we welcome yours.  Our e-mail address is editorial@randyradio.com.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Posted June 24, 2022

Dear Editor:

 I would appreciate your support of my niece, Sara Jade Russell, on June 28, 2022, as your next Republican DeWitt County Treasurer.  

Before Jade decided to run for this political position, she reached out to the treasurer's office to understand the duties and responsibilities.   She was advised that the treasurer does not employ advanced accounting methods.   It is a job which requires record keeping and basic bank transactions. With Jade's prior work experience and education, she is well qualified for this position.  

Being an accountant is not a requirement for the treasurer's position.  

Leslie Trimble Cyrulik  

Clinton, IL 61727

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Submitted June 24, 2022

Dear Editor:

DeWitt County is fortunate to have good people to run for office.   That is true of the race for the DeWitt County Treasurer's office. 

I am supporting Sara Jade Russell in this race.   I have known Jade all of her life as well as her grandparents, Glen and Mabel Trimble.

She is a hard worker now and always has been.   She is well educated and well prepared to handle the duties of the DeWitt County Treasurer.

I am asking that you give Sara Jade Russell your vote on June 28, 2022. 

Ray Moss
Clinton, IL 

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Posted June 23, 2022

Dear Editor:

 Letter to the Editor 

I am supporting Sara Jade Russell in the Republican DeWitt County Treasurer's race. 

I have known Jade for over 20 years.   She's a great neighbor and friend.    She is a hard worker and a very caring person.   She is trustworthy, intelligent, and well qualified for this position..

I ask my friends and family to join me in supporting and voting for Sara Jade Russell on June 28, 2022, as our next DeWitt County Treasurer. 

Pat Toohill
Clinton, IL 61727
 

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Posted June 22, 2022

Dear Editor:

I’m writing to express my support for and also encourage you to vote for S Jade Russell as your next County Treasurer. 

Jade and her family have been planted in DeWitt County for many generations. As a past DeWitt County Board Member and Vice Chairman, I’m so proud to see Jade follow in the footsteps of her grandparents (Glen and Mabel Trimble) in seeking a life of service! 

Jade has the passion to help make a difference in DeWitt County, save the taxpayers’ money, and lead from a position of strong ethics, values, and morals. She also has 16 years experience in audits, invoices, receipts, bills, reconciling financial reports & training and leading employees.

Please cast your vote for S Jade Russell on June 28, 2022. A vote for Jade is a vote for the future of DeWitt County! 

Thank you, 
Levi Sturgeon

Bloomington, IL 
 

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Posted June 22, 2022

Dear Editor:

I have known Jade Russell for more than 20 years. She has strong work ethics, is dependable and comes from a respectable family. She would be a great asset to this community as DeWitt County Treasurer.

Terry Hammer 

Clinton
 

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Posted June 14, 2022

Dear Editor:

If you are tired of the Republican and Democrat duopoly you are reminding there is another viable option on the ballot.  The Libertarian Party is recently established in DeWitt County, and you can pull a Libertarian ballot for the primary election.  This simple act might not seem like much, but will send a clear message that the people are tired of the same old Republican and Democrat drivel.

Nathan Florey

Chairman, DeWitt County Libertarian Party

Clinton, Illinois

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Posted June 13, 2022

Dear Editor:
 

My Name is Codilee Snow and I am running as the Republican Candidate for DeWitt County Treasurer.  I graduated from Clinton High School, then continued my education at Blackburn College earning my Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Economics.  While earning my degree at Blackburn I was an intern in the Business Department.

I worked closely with the Vice President of Finance on large projects and the day to day accounting processes to run the college. There I gained great financial experience. 

For the past 8 years I have worked at Heartland Dental. As the Operations Manager, where I facilitate a multimillion-dollar practice. My responsibilities include auditing, daily/monthly financial reconciliations, multiple department budgeting, financial reporting, team management, along with customer satisfaction. This position has given me valuable experience that I can bring to the DeWitt County Treasurer office.

My background is in Financial, Managerial, Fund and Cost Accounting. The knowledge I’ve gained from my many years of experience and education in Accounting has equipped me with the skills needed to
serve DeWitt County as your Treasurer. I would appreciate your support for the DeWitt County Treasurer.

Sincerely,

Codilee Snow
Wapella, IL