Opinion Stories from August 14, 2012 (Change date)
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Editorial: Turnaround at Lake County Fair encouragingAug 14, 2012 5:00 am - The attendance figures for the 84th annual Lake County Fair, which ended a couple of weeks ago, won’t knock anyone’s socks off. A total of 91,548 visitors, up about 2.8 ...
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We need assurances on health careAug 14, 2012 5:00 am - I am increasingly distressed with the bitter tone and lack of productive dialogue among candidates across the board. In making my choices this year, I will want to know ...
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Please check Medicare facts firstAug 14, 2012 5:00 am - The headline of Elke Trescott’s letter to the editor on July 17 caught my attention. I was surprised at her claim that “Medicare premiums will increase a whopping 100 pe...
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The Secret Park is no secret to litterAug 14, 2012 5:00 am - There’s a park we love to go to on Saturdays. It is called Emmerich Park but we call it the Secret Park because it is hidden (west of Raupp and just south of the creek)....
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Teachers’ pay now more than equitableAug 14, 2012 5:00 am - Don Rowley’s letter of July 22 is critical of an earlier letter that suggested that “teachers should give back to help correct the pension dilemma.” Mr. Rowley suggests ...
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Parks and schools are teaming up nowAug 14, 2012 5:00 am - I am writing to offer my family’s positive park district experiences, in response to Harry Trumfio’s recent letter suggesting the park district and school districts shou...
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Teen Film Fest a terrific collaborationAug 14, 2012 5:52 am - Our economic climate is creating an opportune time for community event planners to think creatively, partner, and share resources. A case in point drew more than 310 peo...
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Library: $16 million on hand pays billsAug 14, 2012 5:00 am - To the editor: In the Monday, July 30, 2012 edition, Arlington Heights resident Steve Kopp presents current assets and liabilities figures for the Arlington Heights Memo...
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Johnson has village headed right wayAug 14, 2012 5:00 am - Thanks to Elk Grove Mayor Craig Johnson for his letter to Fencepost on July 27th, in which he explains the Cook County and state-mandated tax increases we residents have...
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Armed patrons mean same or worse outcomeAug 14, 2012 4:40 am - This is in response to the gentleman who wrote in the op-ed section on Aug. 3 regarding the Colorado theater shooting. I believe that having armed citizens in the Colora...
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