Barrington Hills Opinion
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There are ways to protect petsNov 01, 2010 11:00 pm - Dogs and cats are being abused way too much. Have you noticed in the news that dogs and cats are not being treated fairly by their owners? Watching this or reading about...
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Aren't we a loving, sharing country?Oct 31, 2010 11:00 pm - It seems that this election is the dirtiest one yet and with the tea party included it has been one of the most ignorant ones. But it seems that just about everyone does...
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The responsibilities of American freedomOct 31, 2010 11:00 pm - Tuesday's elections provide a routine reminder of the freedom we enjoy as Americans. The campaigns, issues and developments leading up to the election also serve as remi...
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Larkin Center adults say thanksOct 31, 2010 11:00 pm - We, of the adult program of the Larkin Center, would like to thank the Elgin community for its support of our ninth yard sale. It is through the community's generosity i...
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Keep our language programs sensibleOct 31, 2010 11:00 pm - Wow, what an odd dictum. Roman Golash (Fence Post, Oct. 21) writes that our schools' language programs need overhauling. Apparently, if we teach less-known languages lik...
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Deficit a matter of perspectiveOct 31, 2010 11:00 pm - Regarding the frantic concern over the $13 trillion federal deficit, when you put it into context, it's not really that scary. After all, that figure is only 1.3 percent...
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A plea to prune more carefullyOct 31, 2010 11:00 pm - There are no words to describe the sinking feeling in the pit of my stomach as I walked into my house last night, looked out my kitchen window and saw the massacre that ...
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Dist. 15 ref is a vote for our kids' futureOct 30, 2010 11:00 pm - District 15 residents have a great opportunity to help our local economy and provide our youth with the quality schools they deserve. If the referendum is approved, $16 ...
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Recall was always about Lisa StoneOct 30, 2010 11:00 pm - (Trustee Jeffrey Berman) stated that a recall provides citizens with a greater voice and enhances democracy. It makes officials more accountable. You stated that when re...
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'Yes' only logical vote on Dist. 15 refOct 30, 2010 11:00 pm - All 20 of District 15 schools are in need of long overdue repairs and improvements. The average monthly cost per taxpayer is less than a Starbuck's coffee. This isn't a ...