Diamond Lake Opinion
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Lawmakers’ math may doom us allApr 05, 2011 10:00 am - In the March 16 paper, I read where the Senate won’t support a $61 billion dollar reduction in spending proposed by the House, saying the cuts are too drastic. This year...
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Cuts to after-school programs carry risksApr 03, 2011 12:00 am - Illinois’ anti-crime arsenal contains no weapons more powerful than the proven programs that help kids get the right start – like quality educational child care, after-s...
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Challengers don’t support SHS valuesApr 01, 2011 12:00 am - School board members should reflect the positive values and rights of our educational community, which include equality for all students, respect for teachers’ judgment ...
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Keep Dist. 125 one of the bestApr 01, 2011 12:00 am - The voters in Stevenson High School District 125 have the opportunity to determine whether or not one of the finest public high schools in the United States, Stevenson H...
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Challengers’ ideas misrepresentedApr 01, 2011 12:00 am - Stevenson board President Bruce Lubin recently said one of his main objectives is “continuing a culture of inclusion.” So, why is he excluding parents? In Russell Lissau...
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Stevenson manages money wellApr 01, 2011 12:00 am - There has been controversy about the tax levy and fund balances at Stevenson High School during the school board election campaign. As someone who is involved in finance...
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We must act on entitlementsApr 01, 2011 12:00 am - Recently, with tears in her eyes, Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard spoke before a joint session of the U.S. Congress and said, “I firmly believe you are the same ...
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Time will tell on Walsh and PACsApr 01, 2011 12:00 am - I do not believe PACs are supporting the person they are funding. If you look, corporations have money to give, and they give it to the most popular person. I don’t see...
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Prudent reserves keep SHS strongMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - In his interview in the Stevenson newspaper, candidate Kim Brady states, “Stevenson is, financially, in a very healthy situation, and I would recognize the board and adm...
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Challengers fail to make case at SHSMar 31, 2011 12:00 am - After attending a forum at Stevenson High School recently and listening to all the candidates for District 125 speak and respond to questions, I will be voting for the c...