Arlington Heights Opinion
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Times are challenging; donate foodApr 07, 2013 5:00 am - Times are challenging; donate food Since the weather forecast had promised another snowstorm, I went to the Arlington Heights library on March 4 to replenish my sup...
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Soviets played key role in Allied victoryApr 06, 2013 5:00 am - A recent reader letter took exception to columnist Richard Cohen’s contention that the Soviet Union, and not the United States, won World War II. Cohen’s remark is trick...
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Why trust in a 2,000-year-old book?Apr 06, 2013 5:00 am - I know that some “science-y” study says that lesbians make better parents than a heterosexual couple. I’ve read that sports stars (including Ernie Banks, Richard Dent, C...
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The SoapboxApr 06, 2013 5:00 am - Saplings in demand: The suburbs’ battle against the dreaded emerald ash borer continues to be an uphill one. As many infected ash trees are being removed, we’ve learn th...
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Tinaglia has right combination of giftsApr 05, 2013 5:00 am - We need someone who understands Arlington Heights — knows its past, understands the present, and will guide its future. Jim Tinaglia is that person. Jim’s business exper...
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We have the right to vote -- so let’s use itApr 05, 2013 5:00 am - Every two years, we as a community have the opportunity to select men and women to represent us on a variety of school, library and village boards. These positions are q...
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Village board could use an architectApr 05, 2013 5:00 am - When our town needs financial guidance it’s great to have an accountant in office as a trustee. When contracts and liability conversations are needed I’m glad we have an...
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Longtime Arlington Hts. library trustee makes picksApr 05, 2013 5:00 am - Until I attended the recent League of Women Voters election forum, I knew nothing about any of the candidates for the Arlington Heights library board. However, having se...
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Hayes’ dedication still burns, as alwaysApr 05, 2013 5:00 am - Earlier this week I asked Tom Hayes if I could see his copy of the 2013-14 budget for the Village of Arlington Heights. This is a 500-plus page document that details our...
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Math doesn’t add up on golf course workApr 05, 2013 5:00 am - Mount Prospect Park District candidates all seem to agree that the local golf course is worth spending $5 to $7 million of the taxpayers dollars to renovate. A facility ...