Notes, tidbits, and other great thoughts from the Sept. 21 Village Board meeting - sans recall.
Kudos to three members of the Buffalo Grove Fire Department for patiently waiting until after midnight to present information about replacing a fire truck and fire engine. Chief Terrence M. Vavra told the board that the cost of replacing a fire tuck (which us mere mortals call a hook and ladder) is $1 million. Yes, million. Must be why the have the signs on the back urging you to stay back 500 feet.
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On a night when religion became part of a discussion, Village Board President Elliot Hartstein proclaimed Trick or Treat hours to be from 2 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31. He then said it was a holiday "we all celebrate." I'm not sure if he really celebrates it -- the visual of Hartstein going door to door begging for candy is not a pretty one. Maybe he thinks we all celebrate it because Village Board meetings have taken on a Pagan atmosphere lately.
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L'Shana Tova greetings. From Rob Sherman? Yep. That's what he said during the board meeting. Wonder if he's celebrating Halloween?
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Area food pantries are desperately short of food. A food drive in the village is upcoming. Hartstein and Village Clerk Jan Sirabian are urging residents to help out whenever they can. Both Wheeling and Vernon Township need help -- you can wait for the food drive or stop by either township's office to make a donation.
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$1 million?
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As comedian Larry Reeb would say, it's a sick world and I'm a happy guy. He'd probably be very happy if he saw the picture of the board on the village's web site. There tucked in between truestees Jeff Braiman and Jeff Berman is trustee Lisa Stone.
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The annual Boy Scout popcorn sale is coming up. Easy and tasty way to help the Scouts.
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Kudos to the Board for adopting an ordinance banning video gambling in the village. There is too much baggage associated with it that make an unattractive way to raise money. Off Track Betting, while not a panacea, is at least controlled and, in the case of Adam's Roadhouse, is at least housed in an attractive, well-maintained facility, much like the facility in Arlington Heights.
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And finally... on a night filled with irony I couldn't help by laugh a I walked to my car after the Sept. 21 board meeting. There walking away from the village hall, presumably toward its home -- was a skunk. Maybe it was wondering what the foul odor was. Hint -- it may not have been the skunk.
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Separating church and state -- let alone Board packets
Oh the irony of it all.
On a night with BG's most notable atheist, Rob Sherman in the audience, religion becomes a focus during the Sept. 21 board meeting
And, as it is to believe, Sherman wasn't even there for a religious reason. He was there to observe the discussion about a proposed ordinance establishing guidelines to recall elected village officials who may, to be polite, fall short of the expectations of the voters.
In other words, it's a way to rid the village of those officials who think they're G-d or walk on water.
The interjection of religion into public debate is little more than whining. Sorry to be so blunt, but that's what it is. Generally, most discussions deal with issues on a secular level to maintain a business-like and professional decorum.
There are those, however, who like to hide behind the Star of David or the Torah to whine, make up for their own inadequacies, or to try and use it for their own political advantage.
Political? Like, say being a trustee on the Buffalo Grove Village Board.
Afraid so.
At the onset of the debate regarding the proposed recall ordinance, trustee Lisa Stone said among other things (see related blog about the ordinance) that she did not have enough time to read it because of the Jewish holiday (Rosh Hashanah). Point well taken. It did start Friday night and, depending on the level of your observance, run until sundown Saturday or Sunday for more observant Jews.
Stone made the point and that should have been the end of the discussion about Rosh Hashanah. Say the secret word and win $100. Should.
But we're talking the Buffalo Grove Village Board and we're talking Lisa Stone here. A point of emphasis is needed here -- Stone is not the only Jew on the Board. As near as I can tell at least four other board members are Jewish. No one seemed to have a problem. Except Stone.
Unless she has been appointed Rebbetzin of the Board (if we're going that route, my vote for Board Bubby goes to Beverly Sussman), there's no need to make a big thing about getting a board packet the Thursday before a Board meeting.
How about this concept? Instead of belittling the staff and colleagues about not having time to read the ordinance, would it not have made sense, sense being the key word here, if someone, in this case I'll toss the ball to Stoney, to have been appropriately proactive and contacted the village manager's office and requested the packets be delivered early because of the holiday.
News flash -- these are not unexpected holidays. For the past 5770 years Rosh Hashanah falls on the first of Tishre in the Hebrew calendar. A quick hop to Hebcal.com and you can find what Hebrew date corresponds to an English date for a myriad of years.
Simple. A piece of cake (let's make it honey cake to stay in the holiday theme).
But we're talking the Buffalo Grove Village Board and we're talking Lisa Stone here.
I take offense to Stone flaunting her Judaic background.
Why? Because I am a Jew.
I am proud of the traditions in Judaism, as well as the state of Israel. However it's a personal thing. The time I spend in synagogue is between me and G-d. While I support and am active in several Jewish organizations and organizations that support Israel, it's not something I flaunt, or even use to prove a point.
And neither should Stone. As a friend told me, she had all day Friday and Monday to review the proposed ordinance and to contact either village staff or her colleagues on the Board to get their view.
She chose note to because, after all, it was Rosh Hashanah. Yes, we know. Stone was upset that she was not notified of the proposal and hinted that she would have liked to have coauthored it with fellow trustee Jeff Berman.
In the midst of her persistence that the world should come to her, religion entered the topic again. Citing the Jewish holidays, Stone revealed to everyone that she was not reform and not orthodox and that she was somewhere in-between.
Huh? I still have no idea what the heck that was supposed to mean. Sources tell me that she and her family are members at Temple Beth Am, a reform temple in the village. Reform. Not in between.
I thought, and hoped, that Stone's faux minyan was over.
The keyword here is hoped.
As the discussion droned on, it was clear that the ordinance would be on the agenda at the next meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 5. A full week after Yom Kippur.
This, however, was too soon for the Rebbetzin who said she did not think it was enough time because of Yom Kippur.
Amidst the eye rolling of many people there, a voice called out "Don't bring religion into it."
It wasn't a board member, or a village official. It was resident Leon Gopon who merely said what was probably on the minds of most of people at the meeting.
Whether Ms. Stone heard the comment or not remains to be seen. It was hard not to.
Mr. Gopon's point was more than just well taken -- it was right on.
Stone is looking for any reason to blame anyone for being professional and proactive.
To invoke religion for personal gain and notoriety is wrong and, from a Judaic standpoint, is not what devote practicing Jews would do. They worship and follow the 613 mitzvot in the Torah.
They don't abuse them.
On a night with BG's most notable atheist, Rob Sherman in the audience, religion becomes a focus during the Sept. 21 board meeting
And, as it is to believe, Sherman wasn't even there for a religious reason. He was there to observe the discussion about a proposed ordinance establishing guidelines to recall elected village officials who may, to be polite, fall short of the expectations of the voters.
In other words, it's a way to rid the village of those officials who think they're G-d or walk on water.
The interjection of religion into public debate is little more than whining. Sorry to be so blunt, but that's what it is. Generally, most discussions deal with issues on a secular level to maintain a business-like and professional decorum.
There are those, however, who like to hide behind the Star of David or the Torah to whine, make up for their own inadequacies, or to try and use it for their own political advantage.
Political? Like, say being a trustee on the Buffalo Grove Village Board.
Afraid so.
At the onset of the debate regarding the proposed recall ordinance, trustee Lisa Stone said among other things (see related blog about the ordinance) that she did not have enough time to read it because of the Jewish holiday (Rosh Hashanah). Point well taken. It did start Friday night and, depending on the level of your observance, run until sundown Saturday or Sunday for more observant Jews.
Stone made the point and that should have been the end of the discussion about Rosh Hashanah. Say the secret word and win $100. Should.
But we're talking the Buffalo Grove Village Board and we're talking Lisa Stone here. A point of emphasis is needed here -- Stone is not the only Jew on the Board. As near as I can tell at least four other board members are Jewish. No one seemed to have a problem. Except Stone.
Unless she has been appointed Rebbetzin of the Board (if we're going that route, my vote for Board Bubby goes to Beverly Sussman), there's no need to make a big thing about getting a board packet the Thursday before a Board meeting.
How about this concept? Instead of belittling the staff and colleagues about not having time to read the ordinance, would it not have made sense, sense being the key word here, if someone, in this case I'll toss the ball to Stoney, to have been appropriately proactive and contacted the village manager's office and requested the packets be delivered early because of the holiday.
News flash -- these are not unexpected holidays. For the past 5770 years Rosh Hashanah falls on the first of Tishre in the Hebrew calendar. A quick hop to Hebcal.com and you can find what Hebrew date corresponds to an English date for a myriad of years.
Simple. A piece of cake (let's make it honey cake to stay in the holiday theme).
But we're talking the Buffalo Grove Village Board and we're talking Lisa Stone here.
I take offense to Stone flaunting her Judaic background.
Why? Because I am a Jew.
I am proud of the traditions in Judaism, as well as the state of Israel. However it's a personal thing. The time I spend in synagogue is between me and G-d. While I support and am active in several Jewish organizations and organizations that support Israel, it's not something I flaunt, or even use to prove a point.
And neither should Stone. As a friend told me, she had all day Friday and Monday to review the proposed ordinance and to contact either village staff or her colleagues on the Board to get their view.
She chose note to because, after all, it was Rosh Hashanah. Yes, we know. Stone was upset that she was not notified of the proposal and hinted that she would have liked to have coauthored it with fellow trustee Jeff Berman.
In the midst of her persistence that the world should come to her, religion entered the topic again. Citing the Jewish holidays, Stone revealed to everyone that she was not reform and not orthodox and that she was somewhere in-between.
Huh? I still have no idea what the heck that was supposed to mean. Sources tell me that she and her family are members at Temple Beth Am, a reform temple in the village. Reform. Not in between.
I thought, and hoped, that Stone's faux minyan was over.
The keyword here is hoped.
As the discussion droned on, it was clear that the ordinance would be on the agenda at the next meeting. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Oct. 5. A full week after Yom Kippur.
This, however, was too soon for the Rebbetzin who said she did not think it was enough time because of Yom Kippur.
Amidst the eye rolling of many people there, a voice called out "Don't bring religion into it."
It wasn't a board member, or a village official. It was resident Leon Gopon who merely said what was probably on the minds of most of people at the meeting.
Whether Ms. Stone heard the comment or not remains to be seen. It was hard not to.
Mr. Gopon's point was more than just well taken -- it was right on.
Stone is looking for any reason to blame anyone for being professional and proactive.
To invoke religion for personal gain and notoriety is wrong and, from a Judaic standpoint, is not what devote practicing Jews would do. They worship and follow the 613 mitzvot in the Torah.
They don't abuse them.
He Didn't Say Much, But He Said It Loud...
There's a line in the Broadway Musical "Evita" where the narrator claims that "she didn't say much, but she said it loud..."
I am not equating Peronism to the Buffalo Grove Village Board. However, after attending most of the village board meetings the past three months, I have had the opportunity to watch how the Board Members handle a meeting. You know the cast. Not quite like Tinker-to-Everts-to-Chance, but the combination of Braiman-to-Berman-to-Stone is an interesting combination. Sort of like an Arab at a Kibbutz.
And then, as Tevye says in "Fiddler on the Roof," there are the others. Beverly Sussman, Deann Glover and Steven Trilling. For,the most part, and this is not a criticism, they are more reserved (which doesn't take much lately) and far more calculating in their thought process. It's just the way some people work.
Until Monday night's Board Meeting.
Trilling, who is amazingly calm given the he's caught in the crossfire between Lisa Stone and Village Manager Bill Brimm, saw fit to let his concerns be known, with special emphasis on Stone.
A brief side note here. A friend commented recently that I focus a lot on Lisa Stone in this blog.
I don't focus on her, she focuses on herself. When a public official is uninformed, self-serving, and throws daggers for the sake of throwing daggers at a public meeting, how can that be ignored?
It can't -- and Mr. Trilling raised that point. Trilling, appointed to the Board in 2002, has served on several village commissions - -so he has considerable experience with the village and its operations. He has voiced his views quietly (as have nearly all of the Board members) and in a respectful manner.
There is, however, only so much that anyone will stand for, and Trilling made his point Monday night.
Mr. Trilling's well-crafted statement came in support of a proposed ordinance establishing procedures for the recall of elected officials in the village.
It's obvious that the tactics displayed by Miz Stone prompted the ordinance. It should not come as a surprise. The surprise came from Mr. Trilling.
In summarizing his tenure on the Board, Trilling noted that "I learned from my colleagues and predecessors ways to conduct business in a productive and respectful manner despite the differences of opinion we may have had. I am afraid this is no longer the case and many residents are now asking me what has happened to the Village Board and how do we return to a board that displays respect and civility once again."
He's not alone in his opinion. The once professional atmosphere of the Village Board meetings has been tainted with an acrid display of arrogance and ignorance.
Trilling equated it to a Reality TV show where, as he said, "relationships have changed from an
intelligent, respectful and thoughtful exchange of ideas to a Reality TV show where media sensationalism and self promotion has been the only suspected gain."
I'm not a big TV watcher -- with the exception of sports, Law and Order and news, TV has become a vast wasteland -- reality TV shows help bolster my views.
Trilling's comments were augmented by citing the national recognition the village has received -- including the 100 places to live and the top 50 places to raise a family. Trilling's point is well taken -- recognition like that does not just happen. It's a collaborative effort.
As Trilling noted, "I cannot believe these national recognition achievements were not received without the hard work and dedication of many people, led by the Village Board, in cooperation with volunteer commissions, village employees and most importantly, the residents of Buffalo Grove. My greatest fear today is the only award which we now qualify for is a Nielsen award for most viewers of a Reality TV show in government. Viewers of Reality TV tend to seek entertainment involving sensationalism, backstabbing, competition, survival techniques, revenge and joys of vindication."
And while he's right, I'll disagree with one thing Trilling said. I don't think the village will receive a Nielsen Award for most viewers of a Reality TV show, but for the most performance of a Disney Show.
Thanks to the boorish behavior of newly elected board member (guess who?) -- the village might be up for the reproduction of "The Mickey Mouse Club."
But that's not all bad -- because when it comes to casting, we have our own Goofy.
I am not equating Peronism to the Buffalo Grove Village Board. However, after attending most of the village board meetings the past three months, I have had the opportunity to watch how the Board Members handle a meeting. You know the cast. Not quite like Tinker-to-Everts-to-Chance, but the combination of Braiman-to-Berman-to-Stone is an interesting combination. Sort of like an Arab at a Kibbutz.
And then, as Tevye says in "Fiddler on the Roof," there are the others. Beverly Sussman, Deann Glover and Steven Trilling. For,the most part, and this is not a criticism, they are more reserved (which doesn't take much lately) and far more calculating in their thought process. It's just the way some people work.
Until Monday night's Board Meeting.
Trilling, who is amazingly calm given the he's caught in the crossfire between Lisa Stone and Village Manager Bill Brimm, saw fit to let his concerns be known, with special emphasis on Stone.
A brief side note here. A friend commented recently that I focus a lot on Lisa Stone in this blog.
I don't focus on her, she focuses on herself. When a public official is uninformed, self-serving, and throws daggers for the sake of throwing daggers at a public meeting, how can that be ignored?
It can't -- and Mr. Trilling raised that point. Trilling, appointed to the Board in 2002, has served on several village commissions - -so he has considerable experience with the village and its operations. He has voiced his views quietly (as have nearly all of the Board members) and in a respectful manner.
There is, however, only so much that anyone will stand for, and Trilling made his point Monday night.
Mr. Trilling's well-crafted statement came in support of a proposed ordinance establishing procedures for the recall of elected officials in the village.
It's obvious that the tactics displayed by Miz Stone prompted the ordinance. It should not come as a surprise. The surprise came from Mr. Trilling.
In summarizing his tenure on the Board, Trilling noted that "I learned from my colleagues and predecessors ways to conduct business in a productive and respectful manner despite the differences of opinion we may have had. I am afraid this is no longer the case and many residents are now asking me what has happened to the Village Board and how do we return to a board that displays respect and civility once again."
He's not alone in his opinion. The once professional atmosphere of the Village Board meetings has been tainted with an acrid display of arrogance and ignorance.
Trilling equated it to a Reality TV show where, as he said, "relationships have changed from an
intelligent, respectful and thoughtful exchange of ideas to a Reality TV show where media sensationalism and self promotion has been the only suspected gain."
I'm not a big TV watcher -- with the exception of sports, Law and Order and news, TV has become a vast wasteland -- reality TV shows help bolster my views.
Trilling's comments were augmented by citing the national recognition the village has received -- including the 100 places to live and the top 50 places to raise a family. Trilling's point is well taken -- recognition like that does not just happen. It's a collaborative effort.
As Trilling noted, "I cannot believe these national recognition achievements were not received without the hard work and dedication of many people, led by the Village Board, in cooperation with volunteer commissions, village employees and most importantly, the residents of Buffalo Grove. My greatest fear today is the only award which we now qualify for is a Nielsen award for most viewers of a Reality TV show in government. Viewers of Reality TV tend to seek entertainment involving sensationalism, backstabbing, competition, survival techniques, revenge and joys of vindication."
And while he's right, I'll disagree with one thing Trilling said. I don't think the village will receive a Nielsen Award for most viewers of a Reality TV show, but for the most performance of a Disney Show.
Thanks to the boorish behavior of newly elected board member (guess who?) -- the village might be up for the reproduction of "The Mickey Mouse Club."
But that's not all bad -- because when it comes to casting, we have our own Goofy.
Sunday, September 13, 2009
Downstate?
There is one thing to be said for public servants -- they give up their time to serve -- a school board, plan commission, park board, village board and county board -- just to name a few.
The question is why? Is it a sincere desire to serve their community, or is it a way to build a platform from which to launch greater aspirations?
Buffalo Grove has produced its share of leaders who have moved on -- most notably Verna Clayton and Sid Mathias. Both were Village Presidents who took their act downstate.
Current Village President Elliott Hartstein has served the communities for years. He served for years on the Steven High School Board of Ed before moving into the municipal spotlight. He was a trustee for six years before becoming village president (if I read his bio correctly..) in 1999.
So it was no surprise when I read that he wants to replace outgoing state rep. Kathy Ryg.(R-59). It's a logical step -- unless he wants to move into county politics. So Hartstein wants to toss his hat into the primary ring. But he's paid his dues and, as noted, it's a logical step.
There's another politico type interested in the seat as well. Lisa Stone.
Yep, Ms. Quixote wants to take her act on the road.
Why?
Does she think her sabre rattling act at village hall will play in Springfield? Again, it's admirable when people want to serve the public interest. The keyword is serve.
Ms. Stone has accused the board of being an old boys network. She is upset because the board did not wait for her to learn how her constituency feels before they voted.
What would happen if she got to Springfield? Stop the state until I get on?
Preparation is a key to moving ahead. This is not breaking news -- it's reality.
Whining about minutes from meetings three months ago and remaining mum on key issues is not preparation -- it's annoying.
If she thinks the BG "old boys" are a tough act, what would happen if one the good old boys from some small district down state referred her as a "little lady?" Would she admonish the legislature for approving a budget before she was ready?
She might find that Springfield has a fair number of reformers -- many of whom are dedicated women -- who won't jump on the genderized bandwagon. They are in Springfield because they are qualified and dedicated.
If Ms. Stone wants to take her act on the road, she'll need to have rave reviews behind her before opening night on a bigger stage.
She has been active in various activities -- but work on PTOs and reunion committees, as admirable as it may be -- does provide a springboard into the pool of public service.
Results and teamwork do.
Perhaps it's a bit of irony, but Stoney reportedly talked to the Republicans.
The same people that gave us Sarah Palin.
The question is why? Is it a sincere desire to serve their community, or is it a way to build a platform from which to launch greater aspirations?
Buffalo Grove has produced its share of leaders who have moved on -- most notably Verna Clayton and Sid Mathias. Both were Village Presidents who took their act downstate.
Current Village President Elliott Hartstein has served the communities for years. He served for years on the Steven High School Board of Ed before moving into the municipal spotlight. He was a trustee for six years before becoming village president (if I read his bio correctly..) in 1999.
So it was no surprise when I read that he wants to replace outgoing state rep. Kathy Ryg.(R-59). It's a logical step -- unless he wants to move into county politics. So Hartstein wants to toss his hat into the primary ring. But he's paid his dues and, as noted, it's a logical step.
There's another politico type interested in the seat as well. Lisa Stone.
Yep, Ms. Quixote wants to take her act on the road.
Why?
Does she think her sabre rattling act at village hall will play in Springfield? Again, it's admirable when people want to serve the public interest. The keyword is serve.
Ms. Stone has accused the board of being an old boys network. She is upset because the board did not wait for her to learn how her constituency feels before they voted.
What would happen if she got to Springfield? Stop the state until I get on?
Preparation is a key to moving ahead. This is not breaking news -- it's reality.
Whining about minutes from meetings three months ago and remaining mum on key issues is not preparation -- it's annoying.
If she thinks the BG "old boys" are a tough act, what would happen if one the good old boys from some small district down state referred her as a "little lady?" Would she admonish the legislature for approving a budget before she was ready?
She might find that Springfield has a fair number of reformers -- many of whom are dedicated women -- who won't jump on the genderized bandwagon. They are in Springfield because they are qualified and dedicated.
If Ms. Stone wants to take her act on the road, she'll need to have rave reviews behind her before opening night on a bigger stage.
She has been active in various activities -- but work on PTOs and reunion committees, as admirable as it may be -- does provide a springboard into the pool of public service.
Results and teamwork do.
Perhaps it's a bit of irony, but Stoney reportedly talked to the Republicans.
The same people that gave us Sarah Palin.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Hail, hail the gang's all here?
Mark Twain once said that everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it.
At least until it's too late.
Enter a heard of roofing contractors who arrived on the seen last week seeking to repair the damage from the July 26 hail storm.
Right, a month later and, if I dare ask what hail storm?
Both "contractors" challenged my contention that I had my roof checked (which I had, but nothing to do with hail) and that my family had been in the building industry. I guess I'm skeptical of guys going door to door with magnetic signs in the sides of their mini vans. But wait, all of their work is covered by insurance. Can you saw fraud boys and girls? I thought you could.
I'm also especially dubious of guys who prey on non-native English speakers by preaching fear.
I checked, their was no hail storm in Buffalo Grove -- unless they were referring to a Village Board meeting. The last hail storm to draw up any interest in folks on the 'net -- was in 2003.
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Speaking of dubious, sources report that the folks over at the Mecca on 22 have hacked into funding for the once proud Stevenson Statesman -- the once award-winning newspaper produced by an award-winning staff under the auspices of an award-winning adviser.
So the forced the adviser out, the numbers in the Journalism program dropped quicker that the Cubs chances to make the playoffs -- and now funding vanishes?
As Tonto would say, "no look good Kemosabe..."
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Once around the Countryside --
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Local source? Aside from some briefs, the amount of local news in the Sept. 10 issue was minuscule. But yet, another article about how you can stuff yourself at a local restaurant.
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If you got an opinion, have the fortitude to sign your name. Countryside ran some comments about Lisa Stone that went unsigned. Weather you agree or disagree with her -- stand by your viewpoint. Strange policy.
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Speaking Lisa Stone, a couple of her fans wrote the Countryside again ripping the "old boy" network over on Raupp Boulevard. Ah, is that by choice or chance? Both -- it's by chance that the voters have made their choice. So there.
At least until it's too late.
Enter a heard of roofing contractors who arrived on the seen last week seeking to repair the damage from the July 26 hail storm.
Right, a month later and, if I dare ask what hail storm?
Both "contractors" challenged my contention that I had my roof checked (which I had, but nothing to do with hail) and that my family had been in the building industry. I guess I'm skeptical of guys going door to door with magnetic signs in the sides of their mini vans. But wait, all of their work is covered by insurance. Can you saw fraud boys and girls? I thought you could.
I'm also especially dubious of guys who prey on non-native English speakers by preaching fear.
I checked, their was no hail storm in Buffalo Grove -- unless they were referring to a Village Board meeting. The last hail storm to draw up any interest in folks on the 'net -- was in 2003.
* * * *
Speaking of dubious, sources report that the folks over at the Mecca on 22 have hacked into funding for the once proud Stevenson Statesman -- the once award-winning newspaper produced by an award-winning staff under the auspices of an award-winning adviser.
So the forced the adviser out, the numbers in the Journalism program dropped quicker that the Cubs chances to make the playoffs -- and now funding vanishes?
As Tonto would say, "no look good Kemosabe..."
* * * *
Once around the Countryside --
* * * *
Local source? Aside from some briefs, the amount of local news in the Sept. 10 issue was minuscule. But yet, another article about how you can stuff yourself at a local restaurant.
* * * *
If you got an opinion, have the fortitude to sign your name. Countryside ran some comments about Lisa Stone that went unsigned. Weather you agree or disagree with her -- stand by your viewpoint. Strange policy.
* * * *
Speaking Lisa Stone, a couple of her fans wrote the Countryside again ripping the "old boy" network over on Raupp Boulevard. Ah, is that by choice or chance? Both -- it's by chance that the voters have made their choice. So there.
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