Maple Park Opinion
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Red Gate bridge a waste of moneyNov 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Some of our country's problems is the integrity of the politicians that we elect and their spending habits. An example of both can be found right here in St. Charles. Ma...
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What would Jesus say about social programs?Nov 04, 2010 11:00 pm - While accusing tea partyers of being ignorant and Republicans of being obstructionists, Raleigh Sutton exposed his own misguided thinking in his recent letter to the Dai...
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State owes Elgin YWCANov 04, 2010 11:00 pm - The YWCA Elgin has been serving the community for 109 years. And for 109 years, we have been able to run our programs and pay our employees through thick and thin. But n...
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Kane Co. mine not justifiedNov 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Dear Kane County Board, After reading the article “Kane forest board, Dundee Township supervisor locked in war of words” in the Daily Herald on Oct. 12, I am uncertain w...
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Don't hold back gifted studentsNov 04, 2010 11:00 pm - In the recent article, “A College Freshman at 14,” DePaul University Professor Joseph Ferrari is quoted as warning parents of highly gifted children against “push(ing) k...
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Don't pick and choose charityNov 03, 2010 11:00 pm - I'm writing in regard to several stories or advertisements for people to step up and donate items to the FISH food pantry in Carpentersville. Of course, this is a great ...
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Bush no catch for JudsonNov 03, 2010 11:00 pm - I find it laughable that Judson University has invited George W. Bush to speak at a World Leaders Forum in connection with entrepreneurship. I don't know who is more gul...
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Disappointed in U-46 report cardNov 03, 2010 11:00 pm - Congratulations to the U-46 Executive Management Team and school board for the District's spring state assessment. Our management group was five for five; all five high ...
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Judges do better than you thinkNov 01, 2010 11:00 pm - We shouldn't be surprised by the Herald article recently that reported Illinois judges as among the best paid in the nation. After all, their salaries are determined and...
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Time to cut pay of government workersNov 01, 2010 11:00 pm - I get thoroughly disgusted every time the media reminds us about government workers' high compensation, perks, and excessive pensions. When budget reductions are necessa...