THE JOURNAL & TOPICS NEWSPAPERS | THURSDAY, JULY 24, 2008
'Fourth' Honors Veterans
Editor, Journal:
Each year on the 4th of July, Americans pause to celebrate our nation's independence and those dedicated service men and women who commit their lives to protect our freedom.
This year, I had the opportunity to walk in the Arlington Heights and Mt. Prospect 4th of July parades. It was heartwarming to watch our communities rally around the ideals of this great nation. Everywhere I looked, men, women and children celebrated the red, white and blue with proud patriotism.
I want to thank our brave service men and women, many of whom could not be with us to celebrate, because their call to duty has taken them to foreign soil. I want to thank each and every veteran whose service and selfless sacrifices have made this nation what it is today.
More than one million veterans live in Illinois. It is our responsibility and our privilege to welcome them home with open arms of gratitude, and to ensure that they have the very best resources and support upon return. Today, too many veterans are homeless, unemployed or not receiving adequate medical care.
As someone who cares about veterans and the cause that they protect, I believe, we can do better.
I am extremely passionate about honoring the veterans who have served our country and paid the price for our independence. Twelve years ago, as village trustee and a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post 9284, I led the effort to launch the first Memorial Day parade in Elk Grove Village to honor our veterans. If elected as State Representative of the 66th District, I will work aggressively to ensure that veterans receive quality health care, an affordable education, help with purchasing a home and property tax relief.
Our veterans have made us proud. They have protected our freedom. It's time for us to protect theirs.
Christine Prochno, Republican Candidate for 66th District
Roskam Is Aware
Editor, Journal:
Anyone who lives and commutes in the area knows that Chicagoland is long overdue for an increase in public transportation.
This is why I was glad to participate in Congressman Roskam's conference call to the public. I was able to echo these concerns directly to the Congressman in what he dubbed a "Tele-Townhall." Roskam let me know that he strongly supports increasing access to mass transit through the STAR rail line.
Roskam seems to get it.
Frank Capasso Jr., Mt. Prospect
Likes Support of EJ&E Sale
Editor, Journal:
Re: Canadian National's Purchase of Elgin, Joliet & Eastern RR
Thanks to State Representatives Rosemary Mulligan and Carolyn Krause for supporting the proposed Canadian National purchase of the Elgin, Joliet & Eastern Railway, and also supporting the STAR Commuter Line. This would help the communities from Mundelein, Buffalo Grove, Prospect Heights, Wheeling, Des Plaines, Mt. Prospect, and Arlington Heights. These towns have carried the burden of freight train traffic for many, many years.
It seems that U.S. Representatives James Oberstar, Daniel Lipinski, Melissa Bean, Peter Roskam, Judy Biggert and Don Manzullo are not in agreement and are not concerned about helping the communities that have been affected for years, but are turning their attention to the Barrington area. I guess it's true that the squeaky wheel gets the oil.
The fair thing to do would be to spread the freight traffic around all the communities. After all, we would all like to same gas and time idling at the crossings.
Lou Ann Mulholland, Des Plaines
Thanks For Helping Post-Prom Go Great
Editor, Journal:
Elk Grove High School Post Prom was a great success this year. Through the generous donation from families, the community and businesses we were able to keep the cost of attending at $40.00 per couple. This included transportation to the Chicago lakefront and a two- hour cruise on "The Spirit of Chicago". It was a perfect evening to be on the lake. The Post Prom committee would like to thank the following people and businesses in and around the community for contributing to the continued success of Elk Grove High School Post Prom.
Bus Sponsors: Colonial Coach Lines, Des Plaines Police Department, Elk Grove F.O.P. Lodge #35-Elk Grove, Elk Grove Lions Club, EGHS Student Council, Hair Again, Herff Jones Class Rings, Jarosch Bakery, Life Touch (Prestige Photos), Rotary Club of Elk Grove, Tasty Catering.
Business/Group Donations: Mayor Craig Johnson, Johnson Insurance Agency (Craig & Lorrie Johnson/Bill & Cathy Beupre), Dr. & Mrs. Robert Tin off, Alderman Rosemary Argus, Harold Wyckoff, Jr. DDS, Grove Memorial Chapel, Christ's Victor Lutheran Church, Alan Shapiro, DDS, Bishop Plumbing, Michael Durbin, Orthodontist, El Mason Mexican Restaurant, Dr. John Riggs, LTD, Dairy Queen of Elk Grove, Elk Grove Lioness Club.
EGHS Staff/Club Donations: South Asian Club, Student Council, National Honor Society, Val Norris.
Raffle Prize Donations: 1-800-Flowers of Elk Grove, Adler Planetarium, Arlington Park, Ash Salon Spa, Belvedere Banquets, Bishop Plumbing, Brunswick Zone-Palatine, Carol's Hair Again, Central Chiropractic Assoc., Cernan Earth & Space Center-Triton College, Chicago Bulls, Chicago's Children's Museum, Chicago Wolves, Crossroads of Wood Dale, Culvers, Dairy Queen of Elk Grove, Dave & Buster's of Chicago, El Mason Mexican Restaurant, Elk Grove Bowl, Entourage Restaurant, Fannie May, Fuddrucker's -Schaumburg, Gameworks, Garibaldi's Italian Eatery, Hair Again, Holiday Inn/Old, Chicago Pizza-Pasta, Improv, Itasca Country Club, Kane County Cougars, La Hacienda/La Magdalena, Little Critters, Lou Malnati's Pizza, Lynford Winery, Metropolis Performing Arts Center, Orbit Skate Center, Rocky's Car Wash- Itasca, Rosebud Restaurant, Shedd Aquarium, Spaghetti Warehouse, Tapalpa's Mexican Restaurant, Topa Tavern & Grill, Trails Entertainment Center, Youth Services of Elk Grove Township.
In addition to the bus sponsors and businesses there were many school families that donated monetary gifts or gifts for the raffle. We would like to thank the numerous teachers and staff who donated their time to chaperone this event. The tremendous support provides our students with a safe, fun post prom each year. Thank you to everyone!
Nancy Harkins and Sue Liston, Co-Chairs, Elk Grove High School Post Prom