Kane County Opinion
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Hawks a model for young athletes, parentsJul 11, 2013 5:00 am - As a pediatrician and five-decade Daily Herald reader, I believe one of your all-time best editorials was this past Feb. 8, “A model reminder for youth sports.” I had ho...
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Volunteers answer the call after stormsJul 11, 2013 5:00 am - During the April storms, Kane County sustained flooding along the Fox River as well as flash floods from the heavy rains. As part of the county’s response to this disast...
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Board’s decision kept rights intactJul 08, 2013 5:00 am - I would like to thank the members of the Bartlett village board for their decision not to define an “assault weapon” and more importantly their decision not to infringe ...
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Tri-village Relay another big successJul 08, 2013 5:00 am - On behalf of the Hanover Township officials and all the staff and volunteers, I would like to thank the community for their outpouring of support for the American Cancer...
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Common Core is a step backwardJul 08, 2013 5:00 am - The next year, 2014, has more than Obamacare to implement. In 46 of the 50 states, including Illinois, a collision is about to occur with a new teaching system called Co...
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Hey, why not make everyone carry a gun?Jul 08, 2013 5:00 am - Yes, concealed carry probably has some deterrent value. Since no one of any gathering knows who is packing heat, maybe some of the bad guys will have second thoughts abo...
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Clinton poor choice for Father of the YearJul 07, 2013 5:00 am - The National Father’s Day Committee (whomever its members are) at a recent New York City luncheon designated former President Bill Clinton as its choice for “Father of t...
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Sister cities is about sharing goodwillJul 07, 2013 5:00 am - I read your recent front-page article regarding a recent vote in the Elgin City Council. The illustrious group that constitutes the council actually voted on whether to ...
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The SoapboxJul 06, 2013 5:00 am - Tragedy in Arizona: The horrific wildfire in Arizona that claimed the lives of 19 firefighters was a national tragedy but hit close to home for Lake County residents thi...
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Say no to disposable plastic water bottlesJul 06, 2013 5:00 am - Did you know it takes about 15 times as much water to make one plastic bottle of water than to fill it? What a waste! But add to that, the recycle rate of plastic water ...