Northfield Opinion
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Why is Dist. 26 board dragging this out?Mar 28, 2010 11:00 pm - I totally agree with Mr. James Meyer's Neighbor Fencepost submission in today's (March 22) Daily Herald. This situation clearly comes under the classic dogma of "If it a...
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Manager's contract is irresponsibleMar 28, 2010 11:00 pm - Jon Sfondilis is the village manager for Wheeling (population, about 38,500). As reported by the Daily Herald, Wheeling's trustees awarded him a contract (in January 201...
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Benson: Ramirez is Dist. 57's scapegoatMar 28, 2010 11:00 pm - In my 10 years and three terms as president of the District 57 school board I experienced the dedication and commitment Transportation Coordinator Vince Ramirez brought ...
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Vince Ramirez was excellent managerMar 28, 2010 11:00 pm - I know there is a lot of controversy about Vince Ramirez's firing. As a future teacher, it worries me that there are people out there that drink before driving our child...
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Good Samaritan comes to her rescueMar 28, 2010 11:00 pm - I live in Racine, Wis. and came to Palatine on March 6 to volunteer at Kirk School's craft fair fundraiser. Later that day, in downtown Palatine I had a flat tire at Bro...
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Speak up to police about speedersMar 28, 2010 11:00 pm - To the editor: I read with interest Mr. Larry Rapp's letter "West Maude Avenue a regular raceway" March 17. I too live on West Maude, and have observed speeding traffic ...
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Good character is good for businessMar 28, 2010 11:00 pm - Everyday newspaper headlines expose a shady politician, CEO, or athlete who got caught. Leaders must have a foundation of strong personal character; character that resul...
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Don't seek inspiration from Karl RoveMar 28, 2010 11:00 pm - Karl Rove on the front page of the March 20 edition of the Daily Herald? At least you kept him below the fold. On the day before the historic national health care refor...
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If economy is flat, there are no raisesMar 27, 2010 11:00 pm - As a Social Security recipient I did not receive an increase this year as the cost of living hasn't gone up. If fewer workers insisted on their "rights" to a raise maybe...
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Time to get new tax manMar 27, 2010 11:00 pm - Pertaining to Phillip Weinstein's letter on March 13, I too am a senior citizen that received the $250 stimulus check. The difference is that when I got my tax refund th...