Random thoughts...

There have been several mentions at Village Board meetings about the need for support of area food pantries.

What? Here in Buffalo Grove? Why what kind of people do we have living here?

As Robin Williams once said as Mork on "Mork and Mindy" -- Reality, what a concept.

The reality is that the village is sporting an 8.3 percent unemployment rate. Granted, it's below the state's rate, but stop and take a step back. That's a lot of people who may need some help. Some may need help more than others, and that's what both Vernon and Wheeling townships have been begging for donations for their food pantries.

As parents send their kids around in costumes begging for candy -- a quaint bit of pagan suburban living -- maybe, just maybe some parents will encourage the kids to collect food for those who really need it.

Reality, what a concept.

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Speaking of gluttony, maybe the fine folks at Pioneer could, instead of advocating "Mega Bites" -- take the portion of the salary they pay super eater -- and donate it to the food pantries.

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Some people may blame it on global warming, but where have all the skunks come from? I'm not talking village hall -- I mean real, genuine skunks.

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Is it just me, or is the second phase of the Arlington Heights Road project going faster than the first?

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So we're getting $1 million worth of new fire trucks and engines. Rides available?

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And, as if you need a reminder -- the Village Board meets this Monday. Same time, same place -- maybe different atmosphere.

More later....