Batavia Opinion
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Hastert wannabes don't understand jobNov 19, 2007 10:00 pm - U.S. Rep. Dennis Hastert announced his retirement from Congress and the political literature from those who seek to replace him have been received in mail boxes and seen...
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Exploring the next, if not final, frontierNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - For many of us, it was Spock who knew the secrets of the universe and the mysteries of the galaxies. With last week's announcement that Fermilab researchers were among t...
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Teachers hold kids, future in their handsNov 17, 2007 10:00 pm - There is one simple fact many people seem to be forgetting when discussing teacher salaries: it is the second most important job in the world. Where would we get life-sa...
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Soapbox: Good showNov 16, 2007 10:00 pm - The Geneva Cultural Arts Commission deserves recognition for holding the city's first film festival last Saturday. The event featured showings of short films, some by lo...
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Soapbox: Tragedy to hopeNov 16, 2007 10:00 pm - Tragedy to hope The tragedy of Oct. 27, when a double-decker trailer carrying 59 horses overturned near Wadsworth, won't soon fade from the memory of those who were ther...
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Soapbox: Endless speculationNov 16, 2007 10:00 pm - The 700-acre riverfront property northwest of Carpentersville known as the Brunner property has had so many suitors, one might imagine it is the best real estate deal si...
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Lieberman example of country over partyNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Thank you for Cal Thomas' column about the patriotism of Sen. Joe Lieberman. I wish we could have a House and Senate of patriots who put the country before party. We sh...
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Fond memories of family fundraiserNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Five years ago today, a group of special people and friends held a fundraiser for my family at the Batavia Moose Lodge. It was called "Hanrahan's Hearts and Hands." The ...
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Veterans deserve better than they getNov 15, 2007 10:00 pm - Today, my flag goes to half staff for two brave young men who lost their lives while in service to our country -- Army Sgt. Joe Vanek, 22 of Elmhurst, who attended York ...
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Department proud of new stationsNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - With the Batavia Fire Department Open House fast approaching, all of us from the fire department would like to say thank you to the residents of Batavia. None of this wo...