Barrington Hills Opinion
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Burt's 'pair tree' column appreciatedAug 23, 2009 11:00 pm - We would like to sincerely thank Burt Constable and the Daily Herald for covering the story of the "Pair Tree" on Aug. 8, 2009. On Saturday, Aug. 8, the 3-Day Breast Can...
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Why not prevent breast cancer?Aug 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Carol Van Der Woude, an experienced nurse with whom I have worked in the past, explained a scientific concept on breast-cancer development (July 22 Fence Post). There is...
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What's happening to Swim Club?Aug 23, 2009 11:00 pm - The Barrington Swim Club celebrates 30 years this year! It is a terrific milestone for an organization that's touched the lives of hundreds of young, and old people from...
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Can we at least hide it behind trees?Aug 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Hoffman Estates has done such a beautiful job of upkeep when it comes to the Poplar Creek Golf Course and Seascape. Landscape has always been detailed and very attractiv...
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Clearbrook thanks Schaumburg RotaryAug 23, 2009 11:00 pm - On behalf of Clearbrook and the 3,000 children and adults with disabilities we serve, I would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to the Schaumburg A.M. Rotary for dona...
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No 'recovery' in sight in IllinoisAug 22, 2009 11:00 pm - What is wrong with Illinois? As a voter, taxpayer and member of Americans For Prosperity I am appalled by the fiscal irresponsibility from our elected officials in Sprin...
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Save lives, and life savingsAug 22, 2009 11:00 pm - As a cancer survivor and advocate, I know that our nation's current health care system does not work well for many people with cancer. Cancer patients across the countr...
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When do leaders become the enemy?Aug 22, 2009 11:00 pm - I am a retired Navy petty officer (of 20 years active service, and 10 years fleet reserve) and very proud of my service to this, my adopted county. I have reached a poin...
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Green city would make Obama proudAug 22, 2009 11:00 pm - Chicago is fighting hard to win the Olympic bid, and I would love for my hometown to be a spotlight in the world. But how awesome would it be if Chicago was the greenest...
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Keep underage drinking in checkAug 22, 2009 11:00 pm - A new school year is beginning. Birthdays, proms, graduations, All happy occasions that also, history has shown, provide the temptations and opportunities in many cases ...