Crystal Lake Opinion
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Obama reign hardly has been 'adequate'Oct 26, 2016 12:01 am - This is in response to Donald B. Abbs commentary that "President Obama is adequate; and we're doing OK with him." He uses this as a reason to vote for Hillary. How does...
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Willing to try the tough casesOct 26, 2016 12:01 am - In the election for McHenry County State's Attorney, I support Pat Kenneally. As a former First Assistant State's Attorney, I know that being State's Attorney means bein...
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A vote for resource preservationOct 24, 2016 1:00 am - Even in today's nasty political climate where anything goes, Jack Franks' team has shown its true colors with slanderous allusions and half-truths about Michael Walkup...
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Trump's accountant should run for officeOct 24, 2016 1:00 am - In response to Martin Dettmer, I must state that a person who loses approximately $1 billion is not an astute businessman. Trump's accountant did not find a tax loophol...
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Make a difference for the lonelyOct 22, 2016 12:00 am - Autumn - the season for preparing meals that warm our homes. The trees change, the horizon darkens early, and the temperature dips. We begin to habitually ease into our ...
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McCann, Kearns endorsed in McHenry's District 6Oct 21, 2016 1:00 am - McHenry County's District 6 is a sprawling, rural district with more than half the county's land between its borders. Two district seats are up for election, with only o...
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Extrordinary leader for McHenry boardOct 21, 2016 1:00 am - I support Paula Yensen for the McHenry County Board. Over the last five years I have worked with Paula in multiple capacities. First, in her role as a United Way Executi...
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Endorsement: Tirio for McHenry County recorder of deedsOct 21, 2016 1:00 am - Both candidates for the McHenry County Recorder of Deeds have plans to cut the budget through staff reductions. Neither Republican Joe Tirio nor Democrat Lynn Gray, tho...
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Endorsements: Skala, Wimmer for McHenry County Board's District 5Oct 20, 2016 1:00 am - Candidates for McHenry County's District 5 paint a distressing picture of the current county board, citing a lack of civility and preparation on the part of some members...
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Endorsement: Thorsen, Reinert in McHenry Board District 2Oct 20, 2016 1:00 am - The field of four candidates seeking two McHenry County Board seats representing District 2 offers voters an interesting mix of experience in government and business, th...