Rolling Meadows Opinion
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9/11 service went off topic, he feelsSep 26, 2011 4:00 am - On morning of 9/11/2011, my family and I walked to the Mount Prospect Village Green to support first responders, and together observe their heroic actions as they that d...
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Wants D15 to bag idea of student farmSep 26, 2011 4:00 am - “Nutritious, sustainable and locally grown food has long been a passion of ... Dist. 15 Superintendent Scott Thompson.” Mr. Thompson may be an avid gardener, but he’s cl...
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Thinks ‘coffees’ are really campaign stopsSep 26, 2011 4:00 am - So Schaumburg Township Assessor Lawson announces that he is going to start a new program whereby people can host a “Coffee with the Assessor” under the guise of “educati...
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Opposes tax hike sought by Arlington Hts. Park DistrictSep 26, 2011 4:00 am - In reference to the $48 million referendum for park improvements I just want to state my opposition to this. This is the wrong time to ask the taxpayers to pay taxes on ...
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Lake Arlington path as dangerous as everSep 26, 2011 4:00 am - The path around Lake Arlington has become a dangerous obstacle course. No longer is it safe for families, young children, babies in strollers or seniors to simply walk a...
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Complains Dist. 214 budget is just paperSep 26, 2011 4:00 am - District 214 is very proud of the fact that they have balanced their budget for 17 straight years. This is a shallow and meaningless boast. They can make the budget say ...
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Teach kids to make good food choicesSep 24, 2011 4:00 am - Barbara Gier’s letter (“Obesity battle begins at home,” Sept. 14) has cut through the clutter to address a core matter. Today’s overscheduled parents sometimes feel forc...
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Schools should keep social media policies currentSep 22, 2011 4:00 am - School officials have long cautioned employees against inappropriate relationships with students. Headlines about criminal charges attest that such relationships sometim...
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Palatine school chief’s creativity could grow on youSep 21, 2011 4:00 am - So what do you do if you’re a school district in 2011, and the economy is giving you lemons? In the case of Palatine Township Elementary District 15 Superintendent Scott...
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Embarrassed Walsh represents IllinoisSep 21, 2011 4:00 am - Joe Walsh is the epitome of how the rest of the country regards Illinois politicians — egotistic, disrespectful and grandiose. I would hope that an official elected by p...