Opinion — The Villagers Voice

Rich Gurka – “Long time dementia resident registered to vote at Wabash Christian Village.”

November 3, 2022 by Villagers Voice

** This is an EXACT reprinting of an article published in the Villagers Voice, Norris City, Illinois, on 02 November 2022 by KATHY SANDS **

“A report has surfaced that a resident with long term dementia was recently registered to vote at Wabash Christian Village. The witness stated that two people approached her mother, who she says can’t remember what she had for breakfast. One of the women who approached the resident about voting was reportedly an activities director at the nursing home and the other woman was unknown to the witness.” [Read more...]

Rich Gurka – Bits and Pieces

October 27, 2022 by Villagers Voice

Submitted by Rich Gurka

1. July 28, 2021. In explosive comments today, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) told reporters that President Biden DOES NOT have the authority to cancel student loan debt. “People think that the President of the United States has the power of debt forgiveness. He does not. He can postpone, he can delay, but he does not have that power.” Pelosi argued that student loan forgiveness can only be accomplished through “an act of Congress.” (source: Forbes magazine ) [Read more...]

Opinion: The Three Biggest Myths of the ‘Energy Transition’ Narrative

August 19, 2022 by Villagers Voice

By Seth Whitehead, Executive Director, Illinois Petroleum Resources Board

Since passage of the $369 billion climate bill, those who believe we can rely entirely “green” energy have doubled down on claims that these technologies will lower energy costs, make the United States energy independent and eliminate the need for oil altogether. These are the three biggest myths of the “energy transition” narrative. [Read more...]

Opinion: “If God had not meant for them to be sheared…”

February 11, 2022 by Villagers Voice

Submitted by Rich Gurka

While spending time in Western Kentucky due to recent weather events, we were lucky to once again watch one of my favorite movies, the 1960 version of “The Magnificent Seven”. Most of you have probably seen it too.

In the movie, “Caldera”, (Eli Wallach) the leader of a band of thugs, regularly leads his band of outlaws into a small Mexican town to take most, but not all, of the provisions of the town inhabitants, a group of cowardly farmers and shop owners.

Eventually, town representatives hire a group of seven American ‘good guys’ to lead the town in their fight against Caldera and his thugs. [Read more...]

Guest Column: Europe’s Energy Nightmare Doesn’t Have to Be Duplicated Here

October 13, 2021 by Kathy Sands

By Seth Whitehead

Here Americans who think it’s a good idea to ban oil and natural gas development and quickly transition to 100 percent renewables should tune into an energy reality show that will be airing in the form of cautionary news reports from across the pond all winter long. Europe has rejected energy reality and embraced energy insanity. The result is an energy nightmare of its own choosing. [Read more...]

Opinion: The Alarm Is Going Off But It Isn’t Time To Be Woke!

August 26, 2021 by Villagers Voice

Submitted By Mike Rowe

I am heartened by the recent efforts of parents in White County to push back on the Carmi-White Co. school board’s actions in mandating masks which usurp parental control of their children’s health choices. It is a difficult position to be caught between parental rights and a Governor that keeps throwing his weight around like a school yard bully. There are currently 51 school districts in the state that have chosen to stand up to the bully and take on the fight. The Carmi-White Co. school board is not one of them, instead they have given in to the bully, but the children pay the price. The board has chosen not to challenge the Governor’s mask mandate for fear of retaliation or loss of funds. [Read more...]

Guest Column: Illinois Oil Has Played Big Role in Securing American Freedom and Prosperity

July 1, 2021 by Villagers Voice

By Seth Whitehead, Executive Director, Illinois Petroleum Resources Board

As America celebrates this Fourth of July weekend, it is important to remember what has made the enduring freedoms and prosperity we all enjoy possible.

It is widely understood the United States and the free world as we know it would be a much worse place if not for the nearly incomprehensible efforts and sacrifice of the Greatest Generation during World War II. But less understood is the fact that their valiant struggle to defeat the Axis Powers was literally fueled by abundant American oil – much of it produced right here in Illinois. [Read more...]

Seth Whitehead: California and Germany’s Energy Policies Are No Model to Follow

May 13, 2021 by Villagers Voice

By Seth Whitehead, Executive Director Illinois Petroleum Resources Board

Department of Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm recently said the United States should “replicate” Germany’s taxpayer-funded efforts to transition to renewable energy. Other leaders have suggested similar California energy policies should become a model for the country. [Read more...]