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Letter to the Editor
Postal food drive In many ways, America is the land of plenty. But for one in six people living in this country hunger is still a reality. Today, nearly 49 million Americans, including 16 million children, are struggling with hunger. These are often hard-wroking adults, …
Guest Essay: Efforts to end bullying
Efforts to end bullying Meredith Falk is the New Trier High School Student Senate secretary Throughout the week of March 12, New Trier’s Freshman Student Senate sponsored a completely student-led Anti-Bullying week as a follow up to the annual “Names” program. Back in December when …
Affordable housing
On Election Day, 2,030 Winnetka voters voted No and 692 voted Yes on a referendum worded by the Winnetka Home Owners Association: “Should the Village of Winnetka expand our existing Affordable Housing Plan?” The question is, what direction does this provide the Village of Winnetka …
Letter to the Editor
Clear distinctions And now the general election for the House of Representatives in the 10th Congressional District gets under way. The Democrats have voted for Brad Schneider and incumbent Robert Dold is the Republican candidate. On one of the key issues of the campaign, Dold …
Letter to the Editor
Thanks for support I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all who supported me in the recent primary to elect a judge to Cook County’s 9th Subcircuit. Running for judge is an odd experience. You have to ask your friends, family and neighbors …
Town destroyed a career
David Wartik was cleared by the Evanston Police. No charges were filed, the case is closed, and they characterized the incident as unfounded and uncorroborated. The Evanston police investigated and closed the case quietly. David’s rights and reputation were respected until the facts could be …
Letter to the Editor
Wilmette is great As the wife of a diplomat, I move constantly around the world with my family. Just a year ago we discovered our new destination would be in the Chicago area. My children were so happy when we moved to the United States, …
Letter to the Editor
Plans for the fence Near the end of public comments on March 13 about “The Fence,” I stated that we attended to learn why it is so important to the board. We heard little from the board to justify the plans. Jim Brault rather lamely …
Letter to the Editor
Opposed to fence I am totally opposed to the Park District decision erecting a fence on the only free access to Wilmette beaches. Those of us who cherish solitude - of frolicking kidlets and concession stand smells of dubious a nature - want to maintain …
Letters to the Editor
Plan to Fence Beach “Less is more” should guide the Park Board. Instead of installing a fence over four football fields long on the Wilmette beach, it should simply cordon off the true hazard, the pier of boulders. It would enhance safety, save money, insure …
A special day of service
The Kindness Connection and The Volunteer Center would like to thank the nearly 400 participants who attended our Martin Luther King Day of Service on Jan. 16. Together, the enormous crowd made the day off a day “on” in service to those facing crises in …
Letters to the Editor
I was disappointed to read your editorial, “Not a Pretty Picture for These Cameras,” in which the paper appeared to be taking the position that No. 1, the use of cameras to deter speeding is not effective, and No. 2, the fines imposed for speeders …
The importance of shopping locally
The “Today” show recently did a piece stating that consumers go to the store with a list, from which they will not vary, and if it isn’t at a deep discount they walk out. As the owner of the Children’s Gift Shop in Northfield I …
Letters to the editor
Leaf blowers injurious to residents’ health Recent studies link traffic fumes to measurable tolls on mental capacity, intelligence, emotional stability, brain-cell damage and higher rates of Autism and Alzheimer’s disease. Studies also show that one hour of gas-powered leaf blower fumes equals 17 hours from …
Letters to the editor
Thanks for the help The National Council of Jewish Women—Chicago North Shore Section’s Luggage for Freedom Project held their annual Pack and Delivery Day Oct. 23. Over 90 volunteers of all ages gathered at West Ridge Center in Highland Park to pack over 150 suitcases …
