Wauconda Opinion
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Grateful for Messiah's pastorsJun 19, 2009 11:00 pm - When I was growing up, I thought wow, what an easy job, all you have to do is stand up and preach for an hour, marry people and say a prayer when someone passes away. Wo...
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Another politician we won't forgetJun 19, 2009 11:00 pm - I was relieved in January when Gov. Blagojevich was removed from office and Lt. Gov. Quinn became the top elected official of our state. I had admired Quinn for many yea...
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U.S. flags flying cause for prideJun 15, 2009 11:00 pm - On Veterans Day 2008, it was published in the Daily Herald that I counted nine U.S. flags over a stretch of four to five blocks (approximately over 100 houses) in my nei...
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Dog owners should be considerateJun 15, 2009 11:00 pm - I have lately become more concerned about people walking what appear to be ominous looking dogs. Some dogs can't help but look ominous in my eyes. Maybe that's my fault....
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Tax hike would avert housing tragedyJun 06, 2009 11:00 pm - The state of Illinois is facing a dire economic situation compounded by the current recession and by the fiscal irresponsibility of the previous administration. The stat...
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American prisons perfect punishmentJun 05, 2009 11:00 pm - There has been much controversy and media flap over closing Guantanamo Bay and distributing those terrorists to American prisons around the country. One Tribune commenta...
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Nepotism isn't 'in the best interest'Jun 04, 2009 11:00 pm - Some of the antics out of Springfield and Chicago through the years have clearly dismayed us. But a little town nestled in the Northwest suburbs may have just raised the...
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What is the swine flu?May 28, 2009 11:00 pm - The swine flu is a deadly virus that is sweeping the nation. This virus usually changes minimally from year to year, but eventually undergoes a major change. Since this...
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We need real, lasting solutionMay 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Illinois lawmakers are faced with a critical decision - protect vital public services Illinois' families depend on or make drastic budget cuts that put these programs at...
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Thank those who served our countryMay 23, 2009 11:00 pm - Since our country will celebrate Memorial Day on May 25, I've been thinking of the service members I knew who died in Iraq. I was in the navy for 21 years, and I was ne...