Deer Park Opinion
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Bean is just another tax, spend DemocratApr 14, 2009 11:00 pm - Melissa Bean recently sent out a survey to her 8th Congressional District constituents asking how the stimulus bill she voted for will help them. My public answer to her...
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Township should be more transparentApr 13, 2009 11:00 pm - Transparency of government and accountability may be the new buzz words for our time, but do not take it lightly given the corruption and problems we have already experi...
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Coverage of guns was total overkillApr 12, 2009 11:00 pm - Imagine my surprise when I saw the headline above the fold, first story today: "30 guns found in home." Hmm, sounds ominous, sounds threatening, sounds intentionally ill...
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Barrington would put residents firstApr 02, 2009 11:00 pm - I am writing this letter from many perspectives, as a concerned resident, a former employee and a loving wife. My husband John Barrington is actively seeking election t...
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Bob Kellerman for Deer Park presidentMar 30, 2009 11:00 pm - It is time for the Village of Deer Park to move on to a future of good roads, fiscal responsibility, and the rule of law in the conduct of village business. Since Bob Ke...
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District 95 teachers should renegotiateMar 29, 2009 11:00 pm - School District 95 in Lake Zurich recently turned down a request to reopen contracts to help close a $4 million shortfall (Daily Herald 3/20). How arrogant! In today's c...
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Dist. 220 raises should reflect current timesMar 29, 2009 11:00 pm - I read with interest the March 19, 2009 Daily Herald account of District 220 considerations to reduce expenses. Any reduction in the expense structure for school operati...
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Schweda a proven leader in Ela Twp.Mar 27, 2009 11:00 pm - Ela Township voters must elect John Schweda in the April elections. John Schweda was appointed the position after the assessor resigned. He inherited a dysfunctional off...
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Gifford for Deer Park president; forward thinkers for trusteeMar 18, 2009 11:00 pm - With a new upscale mall to lure shoppers and a new community gathering place set in a pastoral setting, the future would seem one of prosperity and unity, even as villag...
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Saturday SoapboxMar 13, 2009 11:00 pm - Time for a talk A 2008 Lake County Health Department survey of 20,000 middle school and high school students shows fewer used alcohol, marijuana, inhalants and cigarette...