Maple Park Opinion
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Punish deed not breedJun 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Living in a large suburban 'city' like Elgin, it was only a matter of time before an incident involving a pit bull, or pit bull-like dog, made headlines. The incident i...
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Reformed Cub fan speaks outJun 05, 2010 11:00 pm - Based on attendance figures, the downturn in the economy has certainly not affected the fanaticism and willingness of Chicago sports fans to pay outrageous ticket and pa...
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Bravo to life saversJun 04, 2010 11:00 pm - Provena Mercy Medical Center held its annual Chiefs Dinner May 10 at the Hollywood Casino. The dinner acknowledges excellence in pre-hospital care in those serving the s...
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Kinder, gentler immigration reformJun 04, 2010 11:00 pm - The American Citizens of Fox Valley Citizens for Peace & Justice supports comprehensive immigration reform and call upon Congressman Bill Foster, Sen. Dick Durbin and Se...
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More government not the answerJun 04, 2010 11:00 pm - This letter is a response to the letter a longtime Michael Noland financial supporter submitted recently. Residents of the Fox Valley and Illinois have been poorly serve...
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Paper or plastic?Jun 04, 2010 11:00 pm - I sent a letter to the Social Security Administration on Monday, May 17, stating: Today I received my Medicare card. It is printed on paper. I thought this was odd (kind...
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This is no place for deer huntingJun 03, 2010 11:00 pm - Most Sleepy Hollow residents probably agree deer have become a nuisance. The village's environmental committee has been asked by the board of trustees to investigate the...
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Contribute or stay homeJun 02, 2010 11:00 pm - We are a nation of legal immigrants. We are from all races, cultures, backgrounds. We are one, American. We have laws. These laws are put into place for the reason that ...
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Don't waste our money in desertJun 02, 2010 11:00 pm - Most U.S. cities and states are broke and cutting back on education, police, firemen and other critical services. The federal government's deficit is gigantic. Therefore...
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Mandatory Spanish is un-AmericanJun 02, 2010 11:00 pm - Stephanie Berreles' May 17 letter requesting Spanish being made mandatory for children in elementary school is way off the mark. This is the United States and the langua...