Palatine Opinion
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Kirk leads in fight against terrorismNov 13, 2007 10:00 pm - With presidential, senatorial, and congressional elections all occurring in 2008, we must not forget our No. 1 national security issue: terrorism. Congressman Mark Kirk ...
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And what about the Willis family?Nov 12, 2007 10:00 pm - Chuck Goudie really hit the nail on the head in his column of Oct. 29. The first thing I thought of when I read about George Ryan's request for an appeal, which mentions...
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Sick of complaints about teachersNov 11, 2007 10:00 pm - I am sick and tired of people complaining about teachers. If the profession is such a plum one, why is there such a shortage? Prospective teachers are welcome at any age...
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Pumpkin theft spoils carving nightNov 11, 2007 10:00 pm - To the editor: A couple of weeks ago, the adventure began for my family. The same adventure that we take every year … the search for the perfect carving pumpkins. My hus...
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Last words on Dist. 211 disputeNov 11, 2007 10:00 pm - Editor's note: The following Fence Post letters regarding teachers negotiations in Palatine-Schaumburg High School District 211 were submitted prior to a contract deal r...
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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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Organizations do assist mothersNov 10, 2007 10:00 pm - We wish to respond to the Oct. 19 letter from Anne Ahrens. The clinic in Aurora does charge for any services that they give to their clients, including abortions. The fo...
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Kirk leads in fight against terrorismNov 09, 2007 10:00 pm - With presidential, senatorial and congressional elections all occurring in 2008, we must not forget our No. 1 national security issue: terrorism. Congressman Mark Kirk i...
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Soapbox: We need to listenNov 09, 2007 10:00 pm - Here's a salute to the League of Women's Voters/Palatine Area for its Veterans Day luncheon last week in Schaumburg. It was there that the League honored women in the mi...
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Thanks for help on career nightNov 08, 2007 10:00 pm - Kudos to our community for turning out for the second annual "Glimpse of the Future Career Night" for D303 middle-schoolers on Oct. 30. About 250 students participated i...