All The News That Fits..

Well, the fine folks at Pioneer came through again with another issue of the Countryside....

A few notes...

1. "BG delays vote on OTB sign" -- close, but no cigar. The issue was the variance about a sign at Adam's Rib have changeable messages. The OTB issue :::surprise::: came up in discussion. Also, really, 20 1/2 inches on this? Check out Beverly Sussman's comments about any variance...if you start here, it's just going to continue and continue. The OTB is not an issue, what is, however, is the possibility that Adam and his riblets may use this to abuse OTB. BTW, if you want to see OTB handled well -- signage and all -- take a look at the corner of Euclid and Wilke in Arlington Heights roads. Nicely done by the folks in AH.

2. Score up at Stevenson. Hellllllllllo, someone needs to tell the folks at PP that there are two high schools in BG. The students at BG did well on the score too. In fact District 214 had an outstanding year.

BTW, is it just me, or is Pioneer only reporting "happy news" about the Mecca on 22. Look like the PR folks and IFI have Ronnie Wachter in their back pocket -- ever since the district decided an award-winning newspaper and adviser were inappropriate.

3. BG president wants to replace Ryg. No surprise here. He'd be the third one to make the move from. Verna Clayton and Sid Mathias also made the move to the statehouse. What's that noise? I think it's wheels turning.

4. Fellow officals treat Stone badly. Note to Mr. Ladonne -- to every action there's a reaction. Ms. Stone may have some valid points, but if she does, they are lost in her acrimonious tones, her accusations and lack of respect for village staff and her colleagues on the board.

5. Unexpected Thrill of camping...aka, Gabbin' in the Grove. Do we really need an 18-inch report on personal gluttony? I have a collection of two words for anyone who gains 12 pounds eating s'mores and popcorn. Take your choice:

a. Seattle Sutton
b. Weight Watchers
c. Gautam Gupta

More later...