Wauconda Opinion
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Simple answer to teacher shortageFeb 03, 2008 10:00 pm - I feel a need to respond to today's article "Science and math deficit - suburban schools need more teachers" (Jan. 28). It was stated that there is a shortage of math an...
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Sharing 'sisters' boost two entertainment magazines' appealJan 30, 2008 10:00 pm - Today and tomorrow, two Daily Herald sister publications will debut new looks and features stemming from a behavior common among sisters -- sharing each other's "clothes...
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Endorsement: Wauconda Park District referendumJan 29, 2008 10:00 pm - Voters will determine on Feb. 5 whether to fund the Wauconda Park District's long dream of building a $12 million aquatic center through a tax increase. The increase, wh...
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Endorsement: Grant High School referendumJan 29, 2008 10:00 pm - Residents of Grant High School District 124 will be asked on Feb. 5 to approve the sale of bonds to pay for a $38.5 million building expansion. District officials say th...
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Crossing party lines for CarterJan 28, 2008 10:00 pm - Fours years ago, vinyl chloride was discovered in my drinking water supply. In a time of confusion and anxiety, I needed someone I could trust to help protect my family,...
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Vote 'no' for new pool in WaucondaJan 27, 2008 10:00 pm - The Wauconda Pool Foundation is trying to convince us to accept what amounts to a 20-year mortgage for a non-necessity that will benefit relatively few of those paying f...
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Sink the Wauconda pool referendumJan 26, 2008 10:00 pm - I am writing to you to express my opinion on the Wauconda pool referendum. No pool. The pool issue has prevailed for 40 years. We have a beautiful lake -- use the lake!...
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Time to look to the future in District 75Jan 26, 2008 10:00 pm - As a matter of both practicality and pride, I strongly urge voters to vote yes on Feb. 5 for both bond referendums aimed at securing funds for repairs to District 75 s...
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Vote 'yes' for new Fox Lake libraryJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - On Feb. 5, the voters of the Fox Lake Public Library District will have an opportunity to make a decision which will impact the quality of life in Grant Township-area co...
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Endorsement: Barrington parks referendumJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - No one has to be told that these are not the economic times to be promoting avoidable expenses. Reasonable needs, however, must still be addressed, and the Barrington Pa...