Letters to the Editor

Letter: Pork chop dinner fundraiser to aid fireworks

One of the least expensive ways to enjoy summer vacation is to take advantage of local events. They require no hotels, no air fares, no gasoline.

March 11th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | Continued

Letter: Great concert in Elburn

The Da Capo Duo presented a free concert at the Elburn & Countryside Community Center on March 6.

March 11th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | Continued

Letter: Parental notification for abortion should be the law

I’m responding to a recent article about the new law that requires teen girls to inform their parents if they are getting an abortion.

March 11th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | 1 comment | Continued

Letter: Illinois fiscal anarchy

If constituents whom I serve fail to make their mortgage payments, the bank forecloses. If we don’t make our car payment, the car is repossessed.

March 11th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | Continued

Letter: Questions for the Kaneland School District

I just read the article about Kaneland District plans to reduce their teachers by 112 teachers.

March 4th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | 1 comment | Continued

Letter: Bill Foster says, “Take a Number”

Last Saturday, I took some time away from my family to attend a meeting at the Geneva City Hall with our 14th Congressional District Representative, Bill Foster.

March 4th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | 5 comments | Continued

Letter: Michigan and the United States

Let’s compare the governor of Michigan and our president. Both of them are Harvard educated, which is not in itself a bad thing.

February 25th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | 1 comment | Continued

Letter: Republican reformation: honest competence

I deeply appreciate the landslide support that voters in the Republican Primary provided for me and our volunteers. It is a privilege to work for you, and I will do my best for you and your family.

February 25th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | 5 comments | Continued

Letter: Offering support for KHS students

This letter is in response to a letter regarding bullying by Blake Sowell, a freshman at Kaneland High School.

February 18th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | Continued

Letter: Stop talk of privatizing tollway system

Recently there has been some talk of our state legislators now wanting to privatize Illinois’ tollway system so that they can pay off the state’s debt.

February 18th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | Continued

Letter: Mark your calendars for March 1 community blood drive

Please mark your calendars for Monday, March 1. Your blood donations are so needed and so important. Every blood type is needed—with an immediate shortage of AB-Negative.

February 18th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | Continued

Letter: Thank you for supporting my campaign

I want to take this opportunity to thank the many individuals who supported my campaign, especially those that dedicated their time and energy on my behalf.

February 18th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | Continued

Letter: Kaneland cuts impact more than ourselves

As a freshman cheerleader at Kaneland High School, when I first heard about the proposed budget cuts, I was mad, to say the least.

February 18th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | Continued

Letter: Why are some kids afraid to go to school?

School is a place for leaning and for kids to be comfortable and interact with their peers. So why are some kids afraid to go to school?

February 11th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | 1 comment | Continued

Letter: Sugar Grove food pantry seeks help

The Sugar Grove “Between Friends Food Pantry” would like area residents to know that they are working very hard to keep the pantry shelves stocked and they would like your help.

February 11th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | Continued

Letter: Community comes together through Holiday Spirit

On behalf of the Holiday Spirit Committee, we would again like to thank this community for its overwhelming response to those in need.

February 11th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | Continued

Letter: Thank you for your trust, 50th District residents

Public service is both a fulfilling and humbling experience. I’m grateful for the opportunity to represent others, and am constantly reminded that there are many voices, and many choices, that enter into each decision.

February 11th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | Continued

Letter: Thank you voters, supporters

I would like to express just a small portion of the overwhelming gratitude I am feeling following my election as the Democratic nominee for Circuit Court Judge.

February 11th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | Continued

Letter: Thank you, supporters

This letter is to thank everyone who supported me, voted for me and particularly my campaign workers.

I am proud of the campaign that we ran.

February 11th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | Continued

Letter: It was a privilege to run to represent you

Every election offers each of us the unique opportunity to directly participate in what makes America so special: that we have government of the people, by the people, for the people.

February 11th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | 1 comment | Continued

Letter: Open letter to our legislators

To all our south Kane County and neighboring legislators:
First of all, thank you for your elected service on behalf of the residents of our area. Yours is a difficult position.

February 11th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | Continued

Letter: Attention veterans

Do you know what benefits are available to you? Do you know who to contact to find out about those benefits? How about pensions or compensation, lost discharges, GI loans, correction of records, or any other number of benefits or information you need as a veteran?

February 4th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: KHS Health and Wellness day a success

I recently took part in the Kaneland High School Health and Wellness Day, which was last Tuesday.

It was very well organized. The spaces for the exhibitors were clearly marked in the gym, and there was plenty of staff around.

February 4th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Win or lose—Here are the facts

I take exception to Mr. Dennis Ryan’s comments in a letter to the editor in last week’s Elburn Herald.

He should research his points thoroughly before he puts things in writing. I am sure people read his letter and took his misinformation as fact.

February 4th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Thank you for book donations

We want to extend our thanks to Barnes & Noble Booksellers at Geneva Commons and their customers for donating more than 4,000 children’s books to Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley during their Holiday Book Drive.

February 4th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Will you vote for Sean?

The Primary Election race for the 25th Illinois Senatorial District is between Chris Lauzen and Sean Michels, the village president of Sugar Grove since 1999.

I ask each Republican voter in this election, a few questions:

January 28th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Time to rebuild our democracy

Wake up America. This election period we are in is one of the most important times in our recent history. We are being governed by the most liberal, and may I say, socialistic-minded people I ever can remember.

January 28th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Vote ‘Yes’ for the Sugar Grove Public Library

My wife Jan and I moved to Sugar Grove five years ago to be closer to our daughters and their families.

January 28th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Sean Michels—the truth

I would like people to know that on Oct. 24, 2009, my husband asked me if it was all right if he ran for the Illinois State Senate. I was not shocked, because I knew he always had this idea in mind.

January 28th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | 5 comments | Continued

Letter: Chris Lauzen is a true conservative

I am writing to encourage voters to remember who their real friend and champion has been in the Illinois State Senate, and to encourage them to be sure and get out to send their message of support by voting in the Feb. 2nd primary election for incumbent Chris Lauzen.

January 28th, 2010 | Elburn Herald | Comments Off | Continued