Lake Villa Opinion
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Helmets don't save motorcyclists' livesNov 24, 2007 10:00 pm - Having ridden motorcycles for 44 years, I always read articles concerning them being involved in accidents. Any time helmets were not worn this is clearly stated by your...
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Bush has run country into debtNov 23, 2007 10:00 pm - When Bush vetoed the education bill because it had increased by $4 billion to $6 billion, he accused Congress of "runaway spending" and compared Congressmen to kids on t...
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Lake Co. SoapboxNov 23, 2007 10:00 pm - A damp dry run There's nothing like a little fog and mist to produce a test run for holiday travelers. And nothing quite like this week's weather-related delays at O'Har...
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Remember story of Pomponio AlgerioNov 18, 2007 10:00 pm - Remember story of Pomponio Algerio Those readers who disapprove of Dawn Sherman and her father's stand to preserve the separation of church and state might consider the ...
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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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Further details tell the full storyNov 14, 2007 10:00 pm - In response to Mr. Leo Dietrich's Nov. 11 letter, a more detailed examination of the financial situation at Lake Villa District 41 would show that, although the average ...
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On Veterans Day, George Ryan again is taking ordersNov 11, 2007 10:00 pm - It's been more than 50 years since George Ryan was available for latrine duty. When he was discharged from the Army in 1956, Mr. Ryan probably figured that his days of f...
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Administrators' pay is simply too highNov 09, 2007 10:00 pm - I commend the Daily Herald in its study and reporting on our area's school system compensation. The study included 34 schools and a real telling story. For example, I li...
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Soapbox: Round-the-clock heroesNov 09, 2007 10:00 pm - Whatever it is that firefighters are paid, it probably isn't enough. How do you put a value on what these folks do, even when they're off duty? When an early morning hou...
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Many workers go above and beyondNov 07, 2007 10:00 pm - In response to Gretchen Holly bemoaning the "shock value" of the story ("Story on teacher pay was inaccurate," Fence Post, Nov. 4), most people realize that there are a ...