Whew! What did you think about your most recent property taxes? Mine went up nearly 12 percent, and I don’t like it.

On page 6A of last week’s Elburn Herald, there is an article of the Elburn Village Board’s consideration of a reduction in impact fees for a Shodeen construction project.

The Elburn American Legion Post No. 630 wishes to thank everyone who supported and participated in our annual raffle draw-down on April 27. Also, a special thank you for a great meal provided by Northside Pub.

Watching Derrick Rose’s knee give way was heartbreaking. Franchises struggle when the franchise player goes down. Let’s see … and there was (also) the toe, the knee, the groin, the ankle and the back.

For years following the 9/11 tragedy, high-level government officials continued to remind the public to “stay vigilant” whenever they were asked what the general public can or should do while going about their daily lives.

The village of Sugar Grove and Waste Management were pleased to roll out the expanded refuse contract, which now includes a refuse toter. The delivery of the toters to all village residents is complete; however, it appears they have created several questions.

When I retired in February of 2010, I thought about one of my favorite videos that my company would show to new management featuring Lou Holtz. At the end of the video, Lou said that the bottom line was at the end of the day everyone had to ask themselves, “Did I make a difference today?”

The village of Elburn has again been qualified as a 2011 Tree City USA. Thanks to the support of the village trustees and the work of the village Tree Board, this is the 13th consecutive year that this honor has been bestowed on the village.

Wow! What can I say but thank you. I would like to thank everyone who came out in support of our Tornado Relief Fundraiser at Hill’s Country Store a couple of weeks ago. We raised over $2,150.

I have entered a special needs student of mine in a contest. Kiley has cerebral palsy and currently suffers from daily seizures, which makes life very difficult for her at times.

There’s no doubt that women have made great strides the past 50 years.

“Help wanted—male/Help wanted—female” ads are a thing of the past.

Remember when we walked three miles to school every day, uphill both ways through snow, sleet, hail and torrential rain? School children in Illinois may soon return to those good old days.

If nothing changes, on April 15 at 12:01 a.m., the parking lot in downtown Elburn will close.

If you were a contestant, an observer or a volunteer participating in the Dewey Dash last year (an event sponsored by the Town and Country Library), you will remember the fantastic delicious tacos donated by Chico’s Tacos. They received rave reviews from everyone.

Our recent advertisement thanking our wonderful donors was missing four important donors. Waste Management, 101.9 WTMX The Mix, Shanne Kuipers and Teresa Panico.

You donated the “gift of life.” We and Heartland Blood Center thank you from the bottom of our hearts.