Winfield Opinion
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A state candidate with special skillsJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Over the years I have had many opportunities to volunteer with worthy candidates for many levels of government. What I've learned is that the local seats are the most vi...
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West sweatshirts an important gestureJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Thank you, Glenbard High School District 87 community, for supporting the English Language Learners sweatshirt project. Because of your generosity I was able to give 85 ...
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Obama's fans are not turning on himJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - Before Christmas, columnist Kathleen Parker claimed that President Obama's fans are turning against him because of "The Polls." News flash Kathleen: It's not true. Ms. ...
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In support of Judge JorgensenJan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - I am proud to announce support for Ann Jorgensen for 2nd District Appellate Court. The 2nd District is based in Elgin and hears cases arising in 13 counties in northern ...
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Why no donation to county in dogfight?Jan 08, 2010 10:00 pm - After reading your Jan. 4 article concerning the verdict in the dog fighting conviction of Robert Kollman of Lombard, I was stunned. A $500 donation to the Hinsdale Huma...
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Tent for straight scouts, one for gays?Jan 07, 2010 10:00 pm - I partially quote Theodore Utchen's letter on the Boy Scouts: "BSA's discriminatory policy in excluding from it's membership boys who may be gay or atheists." He goes on...
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Freak accident a sobering reminder of life's frailtyJan 07, 2010 10:00 pm - "There but for the grace of God go we" was how this column was supposed to be themed. I was going to mention how, many years ago, I was headed north on Route 53, just pa...
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Why omit Sox title in 'surprises' story?Jan 07, 2010 10:00 pm - In your article entitled "Top 20 surprises of the decade" there was a glaring omission. In 2005, the Chicago White Sox won the World Series, ending an 88-year baseball t...
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Krauthammer column hit the markJan 07, 2010 10:00 pm - Charles Krauthammer's article, "Let's not ignore the fact we're at war"" is spot on. As someone who travels overseas by air, I think this government needs to wake up and...
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What other public options might await?Jan 06, 2010 10:00 pm - Watching "health care reform" pass the House and the Senate has been both interesting and frightening. Although for different reasons it seems that as many on the politi...