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Since someone asked recently...I got a phone call today.

My hearing was this morning.  The board accepted my appraisal amount and my
taxes will go down by $2900 assuming that the tax rates would stay the same.

$600 cost to me.  Michael Lee handled the whole thing.  I have a real appraisal
so I sadly know what my house is worth, really.  I didn't have to do any work
and he represented me at the hearing.  His number is 847-625-1900.

#2400

From: Jess Guenther <jguenther75@...>
Date: Fri Dec 18, 2009 4:40 am
Subject: Re: Facts about D46 use of our tax dollars and the D46 message board

dixie_chick_...

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This issue DOES impact our subdivision :o)

Happy Holidays....

On Dec 17, 2009, at 9:56 PM, Derek Chambers-Boucher wrote:

This is great! Thank you Jess for your passion and information sharing. Now that we all know where to go read more about D46 can we please keep further posts on that list now and stop flooding this list with issues that don't necessarily impact the subdivision?

Have a great holiday everyone!

Regards,
Derek

On Dec 17, 2009, at 10:48 AM, Jess wrote:

I'm posting information sent to me by the creator of the D46 Yahoo! message board ("mothergoose") in response to some inaccuracies and questions about the validity of the D46 message board and Smart Board purchases.

We want to provide you with FACTS and information to be more aware of what is going on in our district for the benefit of our children attending these schools. This is YOUR money being spent, and you deserve to know how it's being used!

If you'd like to contact "mothergoose" directly about the information she provided here, or anything else about the D46 message board, please feel free to email her:mothergoosed46@hotmail.com.

***EMAIL FROM MOTHERGOOSE***

The D46 Parent Group Message Board was started back in March by me and another Mom (the other mom was there as my "technical/computer" help. She never posts.
I chose to use an anonymous name, because I was unsure of the backlash my children might receive as a result of some of the facts I would put up (salary information, articles including quotes, etc.).

I went to Ellen Correll (Superintendent) prior to starting the message board and asked for her help with information. She agreed to either provide factual information or point me in a direction so I could find it. I went to her for 2 reasons:

1). I wanted to make sure that this message board was completely upfront with the Administrators and Board Members (who were invited to view and given the link) in this district. There is no hiding here. I have been at every single Board meeting (with the exception of 1 on my daughters birthday) since March. I speak openly during Public Comments and have regular conversations with The BOE, Superintendent, Business Office, and staff at many of the schools. Everyone knows who I am.

2). I wanted to make sure that the only information that was given out as fact, was indeed that: FACT. Each piece of information I get has been researched, rechecked, and verified prior to my posting it. If you see a number, quote, date, etc. you can take it to the bank as fact. My reputation as a reliable source of information requires that.

Ellen Correll, The Members of the BOE, and business office were all approached and asked to let me know if they ever see anything that is incorrect (and yes, they are all members but don't post) - they let me know. I do receive communications letting me know that they don't like some of the posts, but not ONE SINGLE PIECE OF INFO. IS WRONG! ALL FACT.

Speaking of fact: The person who challenged the purchase of the Smart Boards with grant money was partially incorrect.

I have the Purchase Order, Breakdown per school, Payable Journal, Invoice, Serial Numbers of each Smart Board, and Copies of the checks for each order of the Smart Boards. All of this information was obtained by filing out a Freedom Of Information Request (by me) and is required by law, to be given upon request.
On 9-20-2009, District 46 PAID (from the technology fund: taxpayer money make up the technology fund and bond $ - which is also taxpayer dollars) a total of $244,842.00. ; On 6-25-2008, D46 paid $33,041 (Tech. Fund), On 11-25-2008, D46 paid $77,349 (SEED Program - taxpayer funded). There have been additional Smart Boards Purchased since my request in Sept. Some Smart boards (not listed in the prior total) were purchased through grants and PTO money. The bulk - obviously - we (yes, WE-THE TAXPAYER) have paid for.

THOSE ARE THE FACTS!

#2399

From: Derek Chambers-Boucher <derek.cb@...>
Date: Fri Dec 18, 2009 3:56 am
Subject: Re: Facts about D46 use of our tax dollars and the D46 message board

dchambersbou...

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This is great! Thank you Jess for your passion and information sharing. Now that we all know where to go read more about D46 can we please keep further posts on that list now and stop flooding this list with issues that don't necessarily impact the subdivision?

Have a great holiday everyone!

Regards,

Derek

On Dec 17, 2009, at 10:48 AM, Jess wrote:

I'm posting information sent to me by the creator of the D46 Yahoo! message board ("mothergoose") in response to some inaccuracies and questions about the validity of the D46 message board and Smart Board purchases.

We want to provide you with FACTS and information to be more aware of what is going on in our district for the benefit of our children attending these schools. This is YOUR money being spent, and you deserve to know how it's being used!

If you'd like to contact "mothergoose" directly about the information she provided here, or anything else about the D46 message board, please feel free to email her: mothergoosed46@hotmail.com.

***EMAIL FROM MOTHERGOOSE***

The D46 Parent Group Message Board was started back in March by me and another Mom (the other mom was there as my "technical/computer" help. She never posts.
I chose to use an anonymous name, because I was unsure of the backlash my children might receive as a result of some of the facts I would put up (salary information, articles including quotes, etc.).

I went to Ellen Correll (Superintendent) prior to starting the message board and asked for her help with information. She agreed to either provide factual information or point me in a direction so I could find it. I went to her for 2 reasons:

1). I wanted to make sure that this message board was completely upfront with the Administrators and Board Members (who were invited to view and given the link) in this district. There is no hiding here. I have been at every single Board meeting (with the exception of 1 on my daughters birthday) since March. I speak openly during Public Comments and have regular conversations with The BOE, Superintendent, Business Office, and staff at many of the schools. Everyone knows who I am.

2). I wanted to make sure that the only information that was given out as fact, was indeed that: FACT. Each piece of information I get has been researched, rechecked, and verified prior to my posting it. If you see a number, quote, date, etc. you can take it to the bank as fact. My reputation as a reliable source of information requires that.

Ellen Correll, The Members of the BOE, and business office were all approached and asked to let me know if they ever see anything that is incorrect (and yes, they are all members but don't post) - they let me know. I do receive communications letting me know that they don't like some of the posts, but not ONE SINGLE PIECE OF INFO. IS WRONG! ALL FACT.

Speaking of fact: The person who challenged the purchase of the Smart Boards with grant money was partially incorrect.

I have the Purchase Order, Breakdown per school, Payable Journal, Invoice, Serial Numbers of each Smart Board, and Copies of the checks for each order of the Smart Boards. All of this information was obtained by filing out a Freedom Of Information Request (by me) and is required by law, to be given upon request.
On 9-20-2009, District 46 PAID (from the technology fund: taxpayer money make up the technology fund and bond $ - which is also taxpayer dollars) a total of $244,842.00. ; On 6-25-2008, D46 paid $33,041 (Tech. Fund), On 11-25-2008, D46 paid $77,349 (SEED Program - taxpayer funded). There have been additional Smart Boards Purchased since my request in Sept. Some Smart boards (not listed in the prior total) were purchased through grants and PTO money. The bulk - obviously - we (yes, WE-THE TAXPAYER) have paid for.

THOSE ARE THE FACTS!

#2398

From: "Jess" <jguenther75@...>
Date: Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:48 pm
Subject: Facts about D46 use of our tax dollars and the D46 message board

dixie_chick_...

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I'm posting information sent to me by the creator of the D46 Yahoo! message
board ("mothergoose") in response to some inaccuracies and questions about the
validity of the D46 message board and Smart Board purchases.

We want to provide you with FACTS and information to be more aware of what is
going on in our district for the benefit of our children attending these
schools. This is YOUR money being spent, and you deserve to know how it's being
used!

If you'd like to contact "mothergoose" directly about the information she
provided here, or anything else about the D46 message board, please feel free to
email her: mothergoosed46@....



***EMAIL FROM MOTHERGOOSE***

The D46 Parent Group Message Board was started back in March by me and another
Mom (the other mom was there as my "technical/computer" help.  She never posts.
I chose to use an anonymous name, because I was unsure of the backlash my
children might receive as a result of some of the facts I would put up (salary
information, articles including quotes, etc.).

I went to Ellen Correll (Superintendent) prior to starting the message board and
asked for her help with information.  She agreed to either provide factual
information or point me in a direction so I could find it.  I went to her for 2
reasons:

1). I wanted to make sure that this message board was completely upfront with
the Administrators and Board Members (who were invited to view and given the
link) in this district.  There is no hiding here.  I have been at every single
Board meeting (with the exception of 1 on my daughters birthday) since March.  I
speak openly during Public Comments and have regular conversations with The BOE,
Superintendent, Business Office, and staff at many of the schools.  Everyone
knows who I am.

2). I wanted to make sure that the only information that was given out as fact,
was indeed that: FACT.  Each piece of information I get has been researched,
rechecked, and verified prior to my posting it.  If you see a number, quote,
date, etc.  you can take it to the bank as fact.  My reputation as a reliable
source of information requires that.

Ellen Correll, The Members of the BOE, and business office were all approached
and asked to let me know if they ever see anything that is incorrect (and yes,
they are all members but don't post) - they let me know.   I do receive
communications letting me know that they don't like some of the posts, but not
ONE SINGLE PIECE OF INFO. IS WRONG!  ALL FACT.

Speaking of fact:  The person who challenged the purchase of the Smart Boards
with grant money was partially incorrect.

I have the Purchase Order, Breakdown per school, Payable Journal, Invoice, 
Serial Numbers of each Smart Board, and Copies of the checks for each order of
the Smart Boards.  All of this information was obtained by filing out a Freedom
Of Information Request (by me) and is required by law, to be given upon request.
On 9-20-2009, District 46 PAID (from the technology fund: taxpayer money make up
the technology fund and bond $ - which is also taxpayer dollars) a total of
$244,842.00. ; On 6-25-2008, D46 paid $33,041 (Tech. Fund),  On 11-25-2008, D46
paid $77,349 (SEED Program - taxpayer funded).  There have been additional Smart
Boards Purchased since my request in Sept.  Some Smart boards (not listed in the
prior total) were purchased through grants and PTO money.  The bulk - obviously
- we (yes, WE-THE TAXPAYER) have paid for.

THOSE ARE THE FACTS!

#2397

From: Jess Guenther <jguenther75@...>
Date: Thu Dec 17, 2009 4:10 pm
Subject: Facts about D46 use of our tax dollars and the D46 message board

dixie_chick_...

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I'm posting information sent to me by the creator of the D46 Yahoo! message board ("mothergoose") in response to some inaccuracies and questions about the validity of the D46 message board and Smart Board purchases. We want to provide you with FACTS and information to be more aware of what is going on in our district for the benefit of our children attending these schools. This is YOUR money being spent, and you deserve to know how it's being used!

If you'd like to contact "mothergoose" directly about the information she provided here, or anything else about the D46 message board, please feel free to email her: mothergoosed46@....

***EMAIL FROM MOTHERGOOSE***

The D46 Parent Group Message Board was started back in March by me and another Mom (the other mom was there as my "technical/computer" help. She never posts.

I chose to use an anonymous name, because I was unsure of the backlash my children might receive as a result of some of the facts I would put up (salary information, articles including quotes, etc.).

I went to Ellen Correll (Superintendent) prior to starting the message board and asked for her help with information. She agreed to either provide factual information or point me in a direction so I could find it. I went to her for 2 reasons:

1). I wanted to make sure that this message board was completely upfront with the Administrators and Board Members (who were invited to view and given the link) in this district. There is no hiding here. I have been at every single Board meeting (with the exception of 1 on my daughters birthday) since March. I speak openly during Public Comments and have regular conversations with The BOE, Superintendent, Business Office, and staff at many of the schools. Everyone knows who I am.

2). I wanted to make sure that the only information that was given out as fact, was indeed that: FACT. Each piece of information I get has been researched, rechecked, and verified prior to my posting it. If you see a number, quote, date, etc. you can take it to the bank as fact. My reputation as a reliable source of information requires that.

Ellen Correll, The Members of the BOE, and business office were all approached and asked to let me know if they ever see anything that is incorrect (and yes, they are all members but don't post) - they let me know. I do receive communications letting me know that they don't like some of the posts, but not ONE SINGLE PIECE OF INFO. IS WRONG! ALL FACT.

Speaking of fact: The person who challenged the purchase of the Smart Boards with grant money was partially incorrect.

I have the Purchase Order, Breakdown per school, Payable Journal, Invoice, Serial Numbers of each Smart Board, and Copies of the checks for each order of the Smart Boards. All of this information was obtained by filing out a Freedom Of Information Request (by me) and is required by law, to be given upon request.

On 9-20-2009, District 46 PAID (from the technology fund: taxpayer money make up the technology fund and bond $ - which is also taxpayer dollars) a total of $244,842.00. ; On 6-25-2008, D46 paid $33,041 (Tech. Fund), On 11-25-2008, D46 paid $77,349 (SEED Program - taxpayer funded). There have been additional Smart Boards Purchased since my request in Sept. Some Smart boards (not listed in the prior total) were purchased through grants and PTO money. The bulk - obviously - we (yes, WE-THE TAXPAYER) have paid for.

THOSE ARE THE FACTS!

#2396

From: Jess Guenther <jguenther75@...>
Date: Wed Dec 16, 2009 11:16 pm
Subject: Clarity...

dixie_chick_...

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I want to clear up any confusion that may have been made by my original post:

1) The D46 parent group is a tool I encourage you to use to become informed about issues in our district that are being discussed. THIS IS NOT THE GROUP I AM ASKING YOU TO JOIN TO TAKE ACTION! This yahoo! group is something I read, comment on, and find to be a valuable resource for all things regarding our district's choices. Yes, there is a moderator with a pen name (eeeek) and many people on this board are like you and me and have views that oppose or agree with the BOE. I'm simply trying to point you in a direction to help you gain more knowledge on our BOE and district 46 issues and discussions.

2) As a concerned citizen/parent of district 46...I am unhappy emptying my pockets over and over to see the students end up suffering with possible larger class sizes, less teachers and fewer programs. I am inviting anyone else who feels the same way to join me and many other community members/parents/taxpayers of the district to fight the District for transparency--something they SHOULD be doing, but are NOT. We deserve to see how our tax money is being used! If you feel as strongly as I do about paying outrageous taxes and seeing our schools suffer despite of paying more, I invite you to be heard. This is where I am asking the community to take action and ask you to contact me if you'd like to be a part of this!

On Dec 16, 2009, at 1:04 PM, Jess Guenther wrote:

YOU DESERVE TO KNOW HOW 50% OF YOUR PROPERTY TAX BILL IS BEING SPENT!

The tax levy has been approved by both District 127 (the high school) and District 46 (the grade schools). Because the tax levy was approved, you will see the following happen:

1) Even if you don't have children in either school district, a large chunk (50-60%) of your property taxes will INCREASE at least $200-400 for the YEAR to go toward the grade schools (D46) and high school (D127)

2) Despite your taxes increasing to fund the schools, you will still see teachers lose their jobs in March 2010, class sizes possibly increase, and programs considered for elimination.

If you haven't already, become a member of an excellent tool to know what's going on in District 46 schools: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/D46parents

A Personal Note:
When our district threatens to raise taxes all in the name of your children's education, DO NOT BE FOOLED! This is NOT always in the best interest for our children! Some of the increases benefit teachers or administration salaries ONLY. How does a pay raise help YOUR child? Hmm, last time I checked, a teacher earning $34,500 per year isn't providing any less of an education to a teacher earning 4% more at $35,880 per year! It is the teacher's skill and passion for her job that make strides in a child's education. Don't get me wrong, a teacher deserves a good salary. But when our kids are at risk of increased class sizes or missing important programs in their education, then the salary increases need to wait 'til this district has their finances back on track. Many of you reading this today have faced salary freezes, lay offs or salary cuts because your company had to use that money for other reasons to stay afloat! Why would we pay teachers MORE to give our children LESS?

I'm not against funding our schools---when it is FOR our children! I am against funding a school district who provides 4% raises to staff and administration on a yearly basis, increased percentages in pensions, purchasing electronics (like smart boards/macs) for the classrooms and spending $10,000.00 for 10 people from the staff/administration to attend Disney World this past week in December for a Blue Ribbon conference. Not when there is a 2.5 million dollar deficit at stake and pink slips are going out in March to teachers who will ultimately lose their jobs because of this deficit. How can a district in such dire straits afford such luxuries? Keep your smart boards, macs and trips....We want our teachers and our enrichment programs!

I'd like to also note that District 46 refuses to show transparency (where we, the citizens of this district, can visbily watch how our money is spent). This is a free program available for D46, and other Lake County schools are doing this already! It simply requires D46 to post their online ledger so we can see where our taxes are being used to help fund our schools. Why won't they allow us to see where OUR HARD EARNED MONEY is being spent? Makes your wonder, doesn't it?

Please take a moment to sign up for the D46 yahoo! group that discusses all of these issues at great length. It's an open forum to voice your opinion freely without scrutiny, and to gather FACTS about our school district!

If you have passion around what is happening, and want to make a difference, I am looking for people to help support the need for transparency in this district. It wouldn't require much of your time, but the more voices we have, the better! Your participation would begin in February 2010 and last about 3-4 months, no more than a couple hours per month. Contact me directly if you'd like more information on this!

PLEASE MAKE YOURSELF AWARE OF WHAT IS GOING ON, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE A PARENT OF A D46 STUDENT!

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!

#2395

From: "goinyard1244" <goinyard1244@...>
Date: Wed Dec 16, 2009 10:21 pm
Subject: Tax appeal

goinyard1244

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This is one of those times where I wish Yahoo had one of those smiley eating
popcorn emoticons....so appropriate at this point since I (for once) am not one
of the combatants.

At any rate, I don't know anything about that group effort.  I went with an
individual appeal effort with a seasoned professional who had completed and won
many previous appeals.  Mine is still in process.  All required documents have
been filed, just awaiting a date.  There were, not surprisingly, a record number
of appeals this year.  I, for one, will likely not hear anything until near the
payment due date is what I am told.

I suspect, however, that there are alterior motives for asking the question.

Grabbing more popcorn and munching now.

#2394

From: lulu11mc@...
Date: Wed Dec 16, 2009 9:55 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Unhappy with your taxes?

lulu11mc

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Just wondering...what was the outcome of this tax appeal?

----- Original Message -----
From: "Bill and Jess Guenther" <jguenther75@...>
To: madronavillage2@yahoogroups.com
Cc: "Michael Carbone" <madronaforlesstaxes@...>
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2009 1:33:32 PM GMT -06:00 US/Canada Central
Subject: Re: [madronavillage2] Re: Unhappy with your taxes?

Awesome! Thank you!

Any of our friendly HOA board members out there?

Is there any room in the budget to do a mass mailing with this information to all homes? It doesn't have to be fancy, just a black and white postcard with this info on it...I can write it for you :o)

On Sep 25, 2009, at 1:25 PM, horses wrote:

Thanks and I have passed the info to my neighbors!! I told them to sign up for this group so they can get all the info....In the news letters they should give the email address and tell people to sign up also....just a thought...I faxed my info to Micheal..

--- In madronavillage2@yahoogroups.com, Bill and Jess Guenther <jguenther75@...> wrote:
>
> Hi!
> I'm posting on behalf of Michael Carbone, my neighbor who wants to
> help all of us appeal our taxes in Madrona Village!
>
> There is no cost to appeal your taxes through Michael! He is
> volunteering his time and efforts to help all of us get some relief,
> and get some attention in Lake Co on a large problem we're facing with
> high home assessments and taxes in this downward spiral of
> depreciation of home value! If you want to speak directly with Mike,
> please note his information below. I am simply acting as his voice on
> this group since he is unable to get access to it.
>
> To all Madrona Homeowners from Michael Carbone:
> I am not charging anything. All I ask is help by getting the word out
> to your neighbors, we need as many homes as we can get. We need to
> send a message to Lake County. I am sure everyone feels the same. My
> home is assessed at 245,000. I just had an estimated appraisal from
> 5th 3rd and it came back at 166,000.
>
> Most of the information for your tax assessment can be found on your
> blue sheet that came in the mail. The rest of the information can be
> found on the link below. All you have to do is scroll to the bottom
> and fill out your address or pin. Then either email me your info, or
> stop by. I live at 959 S. Arlington Dr. Again--there is no cost to
> do this.
>
> Michael Carbone…
> Carbone Group Inc.
> 3511 W. Elm St.
> Mchenry, Il. 60050
> Office 1-815-331-1201
> Efax 1-954-736-5991
>
>
>
>
> http://www.lakecountyil.gov/Assessor/AssessmentInformation/PropertyTaxAssessmentInfo/Default.htm
>

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#2393

From: Heather Brown <berthabb68@...>
Date: Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:42 pm
Subject: Re: Madrona Village residents, we need you!

berthabb68

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Again you failed to read - why is this group not telling us who they really are? Just because I don't join this faceless group doesn't mean I am taking no action. You really should get educated on the issues more before posting. If you haven't noticed the country is in a recession and schools are losing funding everywhere.

--- On Wed, 12/16/09, Jess Guenther <jguenther75@...> wrote:

From: Jess Guenther <jguenther75@...>
Subject: Re: [madronavillage2] Madrona Village residents, we need you!
To: madronavillage2@yahoogroups.com
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 2:14 PM

When your child has to sit in a classroom of 35 students, or has to be bussed to a different school because the district couldn't afford to keep one of our schools open, and no longer has the benefits of art, music and PE because it was eliminated due to budget cuts...you'll be wishing you took action...

I am looking out for all children in our community and want your involvement to help me get this district to show us how the money they receive is being spent (transparency) . We will face higher taxes year after year, and still see budget cuts, teachers losing jobs and kids losing out on a great education. Minor details aside ...that's the bottom line.

WE NEED TO KNOW WHY OUR TAXES KEEP RISING YET OUR SCHOOLS KEEP ON CUTTING THINGS!

I'm going to be the voice to let others know that we CAN do something about our high taxes and failing school system.

On Dec 16, 2009, at 1:18 PM, Heather Brown wrote:

Why would anyone what to join a Group where the moderator HIDES behind a pen name? If this group is so open and honest about what they THINK is happening in D46 why hide? Also most of the Smart Board technology added to class rooms was from Grant Funding not OUR taxes. PLEASE investigate your claims before try to fan the flames. I understand standing up for what you think is right but I don't think all the inflammatory postings have done anything to benefit our children.

--- On Wed, 12/16/09, Jess Guenther <jguenther75@ comcast.net> wrote:

From: Jess Guenther <jguenther75@ comcast.net>
Subject: [madronavillage2] Madrona Village residents, we need you!
To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
Cc: "Michael Carbone" <carbonegroup@ comcast.net>
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 1:04 PM

YOU DESERVE TO KNOW HOW 50% OF YOUR PROPERTY TAX BILL IS BEING SPENT!

The tax levy has been approved by both District 127 (the high school) and District 46 (the grade schools). Because the tax levy was approved, you will see the following happen:

1) Even if you don't have children in either school district, a large chunk (50-60%) of your property taxes will INCREASE at least $200-400 for the YEAR to go toward the grade schools (D46) and high school (D127)

2) Despite your taxes increasing to fund the schools, you will still see teachers lose their jobs in March 2010, class sizes possibly increase, and programs considered for elimination.

If you haven't already, become a member of an excellent tool to know what's going on in District 46 schools: http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/D46parents

A Personal Note:

When our district threatens to raise taxes all in the name of your children's education, DO NOT BE FOOLED! This is NOT always in the best interest for our children! Some of the increases benefit teachers or administration salaries ONLY. How does a pay raise help YOUR child? Hmm, last time I checked, a teacher earning $34,500 per year isn't providing any less of an education to a teacher earning 4% more at $35,880 per year! It is the teacher's skill and passion for her job that make strides in a child's education. Don't get me wrong, a teacher deserves a good salary. But when our kids are at risk of increased class sizes or missing important programs in their education, then the salary increases need to wait 'til this district has their finances back on track. Many of you reading this today have faced salary freezes, lay offs or salary cuts because your company had to use that money for other reasons to stay afloat! Why would we pay teachers MORE to give our children LESS?

I'm not against funding our schools---when it is FOR our children! I am against funding a school district who provides 4% raises to staff and administration on a yearly basis, increased percentages in pensions, purchasing electronics (like smart boards/macs) for the classrooms and spending $10,000.00 for 10 people from the staff/administratio n to attend Disney World this past week in December for a Blue Ribbon conference. Not when there is a 2.5 million dollar deficit at stake and pink slips are going out in March to teachers who will ultimately lose their jobs because of this deficit. How can a district in such dire straits afford such luxuries? Keep your smart boards, macs and trips....We want our teachers and our enrichment programs!

I'd like to also note that District 46 refuses to show transparency (where we, the citizens of this district, can visbily watch how our money is spent). This is a free program available for D46, and other Lake County schools are doing this already! It simply requires D46 to post their online ledger so we can see where our taxes are being used to help fund our schools. Why won't they allow us to see where OUR HARD EARNED MONEY is being spent? Makes your wonder, doesn't it?

Please take a moment to sign up for the D46 yahoo! group that discusses all of these issues at great length. It's an open forum to voice your opinion freely without scrutiny, and to gather FACTS about our school district!

If you have passion around what is happening, and want to make a difference, I am looking for people to help support the need for transparency in this district. It wouldn't require much of your time, but the more voices we have, the better! Your participation would begin in February 2010 and last about 3-4 months, no more than a couple hours per month. Contact me directly if you'd like more information on this!

PLEASE MAKE YOURSELF AWARE OF WHAT IS GOING ON, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE A PARENT OF A D46 STUDENT!

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!

#2392

From: Jess Guenther <jguenther75@...>
Date: Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:14 pm
Subject: Re: Madrona Village residents, we need you!

dixie_chick_...

Offline

When your child has to sit in a classroom of 35 students, or has to be bussed to a different school because the district couldn't afford to keep one of our schools open, and no longer has the benefits of art, music and PE because it was eliminated due to budget cuts...you'll be wishing you took action...

I am looking out for all children in our community and want your involvement to help me get this district to show us how the money they receive is being spent (transparency). We will face higher taxes year after year, and still see budget cuts, teachers losing jobs and kids losing out on a great education. Minor details aside ...that's the bottom line.

WE NEED TO KNOW WHY OUR TAXES KEEP RISING YET OUR SCHOOLS KEEP ON CUTTING THINGS!

I'm going to be the voice to let others know that we CAN do something about our high taxes and failing school system.

On Dec 16, 2009, at 1:18 PM, Heather Brown wrote:

Why would anyone what to join a Group where the moderator HIDES behind a pen name? If this group is so open and honest about what they THINK is happening in D46 why hide? Also most of the Smart Board technology added to class rooms was from Grant Funding not OUR taxes. PLEASE investigate your claims before try to fan the flames. I understand standing up for what you think is right but I don't think all the inflammatory postings have done anything to benefit our children.

--- On Wed, 12/16/09, Jess Guenther <jguenther75@comcast.net> wrote:

From: Jess Guenther <jguenther75@comcast.net>
Subject: [madronavillage2] Madrona Village residents, we need you!
To: madronavillage2@yahoogroups.com
Cc: "Michael Carbone" <carbonegroup@comcast.net>
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 1:04 PM

YOU DESERVE TO KNOW HOW 50% OF YOUR PROPERTY TAX BILL IS BEING SPENT!

The tax levy has been approved by both District 127 (the high school) and District 46 (the grade schools). Because the tax levy was approved, you will see the following happen:

1) Even if you don't have children in either school district, a large chunk (50-60%) of your property taxes will INCREASE at least $200-400 for the YEAR to go toward the grade schools (D46) and high school (D127)

2) Despite your taxes increasing to fund the schools, you will still see teachers lose their jobs in March 2010, class sizes possibly increase, and programs considered for elimination.

If you haven't already, become a member of an excellent tool to know what's going on in District 46 schools: http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/D46parents

A Personal Note:
When our district threatens to raise taxes all in the name of your children's education, DO NOT BE FOOLED! This is NOT always in the best interest for our children! Some of the increases benefit teachers or administration salaries ONLY. How does a pay raise help YOUR child? Hmm, last time I checked, a teacher earning $34,500 per year isn't providing any less of an education to a teacher earning 4% more at $35,880 per year! It is the teacher's skill and passion for her job that make strides in a child's education. Don't get me wrong, a teacher deserves a good salary. But when our kids are at risk of increased class sizes or missing important programs in their education, then the salary increases need to wait 'til this district has their finances back on track. Many of you reading this today have faced salary freezes, lay offs or salary cuts because your company had to use that money for other reasons to stay afloat! Why would we pay teachers MORE to give our children LESS?

I'm not against funding our schools---when it is FOR our children! I am against funding a school district who provides 4% raises to staff and administration on a yearly basis, increased percentages in pensions, purchasing electronics (like smart boards/macs) for the classrooms and spending $10,000.00 for 10 people from the staff/administratio n to attend Disney World this past week in December for a Blue Ribbon conference. Not when there is a 2.5 million dollar deficit at stake and pink slips are going out in March to teachers who will ultimately lose their jobs because of this deficit. How can a district in such dire straits afford such luxuries? Keep your smart boards, macs and trips....We want our teachers and our enrichment programs!

I'd like to also note that District 46 refuses to show transparency (where we, the citizens of this district, can visbily watch how our money is spent). This is a free program available for D46, and other Lake County schools are doing this already! It simply requires D46 to post their online ledger so we can see where our taxes are being used to help fund our schools. Why won't they allow us to see where OUR HARD EARNED MONEY is being spent? Makes your wonder, doesn't it?

Please take a moment to sign up for the D46 yahoo! group that discusses all of these issues at great length. It's an open forum to voice your opinion freely without scrutiny, and to gather FACTS about our school district!

If you have passion around what is happening, and want to make a difference, I am looking for people to help support the need for transparency in this district. It wouldn't require much of your time, but the more voices we have, the better! Your participation would begin in February 2010 and last about 3-4 months, no more than a couple hours per month. Contact me directly if you'd like more information on this!

PLEASE MAKE YOURSELF AWARE OF WHAT IS GOING ON, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE A PARENT OF A D46 STUDENT!

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!

#2391

From: Heather Brown <berthabb68@...>
Date: Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:18 pm
Subject: Re: Madrona Village residents, we need you!

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Why would anyone what to join a Group where the moderator HIDES behind a pen name? If this group is so open and honest about what they THINK is happening in D46 why hide? Also most of the Smart Board technology added to class rooms was from Grant Funding not OUR taxes. PLEASE investigate your claims before try to fan the flames. I understand standing up for what you think is right but I don't think all the inflammatory postings have done anything to benefit our children.

--- On Wed, 12/16/09, Jess Guenther <jguenther75@...> wrote:

From: Jess Guenther <jguenther75@...>
Subject: [madronavillage2] Madrona Village residents, we need you!
To: madronavillage2@yahoogroups.com
Cc: "Michael Carbone" <carbonegroup@...>
Date: Wednesday, December 16, 2009, 1:04 PM

YOU DESERVE TO KNOW HOW 50% OF YOUR PROPERTY TAX BILL IS BEING SPENT!

The tax levy has been approved by both District 127 (the high school) and District 46 (the grade schools). Because the tax levy was approved, you will see the following happen:

1) Even if you don't have children in either school district, a large chunk (50-60%) of your property taxes will INCREASE at least $200-400 for the YEAR to go toward the grade schools (D46) and high school (D127)

2) Despite your taxes increasing to fund the schools, you will still see teachers lose their jobs in March 2010, class sizes possibly increase, and programs considered for elimination.

If you haven't already, become a member of an excellent tool to know what's going on in District 46 schools: http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/D46parents

A Personal Note:

When our district threatens to raise taxes all in the name of your children's education, DO NOT BE FOOLED! This is NOT always in the best interest for our children! Some of the increases benefit teachers or administration salaries ONLY. How does a pay raise help YOUR child? Hmm, last time I checked, a teacher earning $34,500 per year isn't providing any less of an education to a teacher earning 4% more at $35,880 per year! It is the teacher's skill and passion for her job that make strides in a child's education. Don't get me wrong, a teacher deserves a good salary. But when our kids are at risk of increased class sizes or missing important programs in their education, then the salary increases need to wait 'til this district has their finances back on track. Many of you reading this today have faced salary freezes, lay offs or salary cuts because your company had to use that money for other reasons to stay afloat! Why would we pay teachers MORE to give our children LESS?

I'm not against funding our schools---when it is FOR our children! I am against funding a school district who provides 4% raises to staff and administration on a yearly basis, increased percentages in pensions, purchasing electronics (like smart boards/macs) for the classrooms and spending $10,000.00 for 10 people from the staff/administratio n to attend Disney World this past week in December for a Blue Ribbon conference. Not when there is a 2.5 million dollar deficit at stake and pink slips are going out in March to teachers who will ultimately lose their jobs because of this deficit. How can a district in such dire straits afford such luxuries? Keep your smart boards, macs and trips....We want our teachers and our enrichment programs!

I'd like to also note that District 46 refuses to show transparency (where we, the citizens of this district, can visbily watch how our money is spent). This is a free program available for D46, and other Lake County schools are doing this already! It simply requires D46 to post their online ledger so we can see where our taxes are being used to help fund our schools. Why won't they allow us to see where OUR HARD EARNED MONEY is being spent? Makes your wonder, doesn't it?

Please take a moment to sign up for the D46 yahoo! group that discusses all of these issues at great length. It's an open forum to voice your opinion freely without scrutiny, and to gather FACTS about our school district!

If you have passion around what is happening, and want to make a difference, I am looking for people to help support the need for transparency in this district. It wouldn't require much of your time, but the more voices we have, the better! Your participation would begin in February 2010 and last about 3-4 months, no more than a couple hours per month. Contact me directly if you'd like more information on this!

PLEASE MAKE YOURSELF AWARE OF WHAT IS GOING ON, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE A PARENT OF A D46 STUDENT!

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!

#2390

From: Jess Guenther <jguenther75@...>
Date: Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:04 pm
Subject: Madrona Village residents, we need you!

dixie_chick_...

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YOU DESERVE TO KNOW HOW 50% OF YOUR PROPERTY TAX BILL IS BEING SPENT!

The tax levy has been approved by both District 127 (the high school) and District 46 (the grade schools). Because the tax levy was approved, you will see the following happen:

1) Even if you don't have children in either school district, a large chunk (50-60%) of your property taxes will INCREASE at least $200-400 for the YEAR to go toward the grade schools (D46) and high school (D127)

2) Despite your taxes increasing to fund the schools, you will still see teachers lose their jobs in March 2010, class sizes possibly increase, and programs considered for elimination.

If you haven't already, become a member of an excellent tool to know what's going on in District 46 schools: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/D46parents

A Personal Note:

When our district threatens to raise taxes all in the name of your children's education, DO NOT BE FOOLED! This is NOT always in the best interest for our children! Some of the increases benefit teachers or administration salaries ONLY. How does a pay raise help YOUR child? Hmm, last time I checked, a teacher earning $34,500 per year isn't providing any less of an education to a teacher earning 4% more at $35,880 per year! It is the teacher's skill and passion for her job that make strides in a child's education. Don't get me wrong, a teacher deserves a good salary. But when our kids are at risk of increased class sizes or missing important programs in their education, then the salary increases need to wait 'til this district has their finances back on track. Many of you reading this today have faced salary freezes, lay offs or salary cuts because your company had to use that money for other reasons to stay afloat! Why would we pay teachers MORE to give our children LESS?

I'm not against funding our schools---when it is FOR our children! I am against funding a school district who provides 4% raises to staff and administration on a yearly basis, increased percentages in pensions, purchasing electronics (like smart boards/macs) for the classrooms and spending $10,000.00 for 10 people from the staff/administration to attend Disney World this past week in December for a Blue Ribbon conference. Not when there is a 2.5 million dollar deficit at stake and pink slips are going out in March to teachers who will ultimately lose their jobs because of this deficit. How can a district in such dire straits afford such luxuries? Keep your smart boards, macs and trips....We want our teachers and our enrichment programs!

I'd like to also note that District 46 refuses to show transparency (where we, the citizens of this district, can visbily watch how our money is spent). This is a free program available for D46, and other Lake County schools are doing this already! It simply requires D46 to post their online ledger so we can see where our taxes are being used to help fund our schools. Why won't they allow us to see where OUR HARD EARNED MONEY is being spent? Makes your wonder, doesn't it?

Please take a moment to sign up for the D46 yahoo! group that discusses all of these issues at great length. It's an open forum to voice your opinion freely without scrutiny, and to gather FACTS about our school district!

If you have passion around what is happening, and want to make a difference, I am looking for people to help support the need for transparency in this district. It wouldn't require much of your time, but the more voices we have, the better! Your participation would begin in February 2010 and last about 3-4 months, no more than a couple hours per month. Contact me directly if you'd like more information on this!

PLEASE MAKE YOURSELF AWARE OF WHAT IS GOING ON, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE A PARENT OF A D46 STUDENT!

KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!

#2389

From: Jess Guenther <jguenther75@...>
Date: Sun Dec 13, 2009 4:29 pm
Subject: More info about D46 tax increase vote 12/15

dixie_chick_...

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This is from the D46 Parent Message Board, and moderator, "mothergoose".....

A reminder that the BOE is holding a special meeting this coming Tuesday night. This meeting is primarily to review the budget shortfall numbers, and then vote on an increasing the property tax levy.

**Note: The forcast shows that D46 will need to make $2.5 million in cuts for the 2010-2011 school year. That number will be $3.5 million if the board votes against a Levy.
Knowing this ahead of time, it is not much of a guess as to how the majority of the board will vote and the arguement they will use to increase your property tax.
Also, they will undoubtedly voice their opinion on the lack of community participation at the D127 meeting to increase the Levy.

There is a lot of emotion going into Tuesday night. Do we continue to fight the Levy knowing it will impact our kids? Our kids are going to be impacted because of the shortfall anyway, should we "go for broke" and encourage the Board to vote against the Levy and figure out a way to alleviate the shortfall without impacting our household expenditures (including property tax increases, increased registration fees, etc.)?
Do we focus on encouraging the Board to put together a finance committee (like Woodland District #50 - who utilized 65 community volunteers to help cut $3.5 million worth of shortfall in revenue' Note: Woodland formed this committee back in Sept. in anticiipation of the shortage. They are presenting their cost cutting proposal on Jan. 19th; They are far ahead of the game than D46). We will have to provide "pink slips" to any staff who will be eliminated by Mid-March (90 days prior to the last day of school - by law).

Please attend this meeting and encourage every neighbor and friend to encourage this meeting; Voice your opinion; it is needed now more than ever!

Special Meeting Agenda
Board of Education
Community Consolidated School District 46
Tuesday, December 15, 2009
Middle School
7:00 P.M.

A. Call to Order
B. Roll Call
C. Establishment of Quorum
D. Pledge of Allegiance
E. Public Comment
F. Discussion Item:
1. Review of PMA forecasts � Brad
2. Continued discussion of Levy
G. Action Item:
1. Approval of Taxation Hearing Resolutions Items:
� Certificate of Tax Levy
� Resolution Regarding Amounts Necessary to be Levied for the Year 2009
� Certification of Resolution Regarding Amounts Necessary to be Levied for the Year 2009
� Resolution to Levy Certain Special Taxes for Special Education District IMRF Purposes
� Certification of Resolution to Levy Certain Special Taxes for Special Education District
IMRF Purposes
� Resolution to Levy Special Education Tax
� Certification of Resolution to Levy Special Education Tax
� Resolution to Levy Working Cash Tax
� Certification of Resolution to Levy Working Cash Tax
� Resolution Publication Truth and Taxation Notice
� Certification of Resolution Publication Truth and Taxation Notice
H. Adjourn
Thank you for attending the meeting of the Board of Education. You are reminded that these are meetings held
in public but are not public meetings. You are welcome to address the Board during "Public Comment." You
are asked to limit your remarks to under four minutes. Guidelines for Public Comment are available at each
meeting along with the current agenda. Board members and/or administrators may be contacted to respond to
specific questions at:
Board Members Schools
Michael Carbone 223-3540 ext. 5648 District Office 223-3650
Sue Facklam 548-2930/223-3540 ext 5565 Avon School 223-3530
Mary Garcia 223-3540 ext 5691 Prairieview School 543-4230
Michael Linder 223-3540 ext 5692 Woodview School 223-3668
Ray Millington 223-3540 ext 5678 Meadowview School 223-3656
Keith Surroz 223-3540 ext 5679 Park School 201-7010
Karen Weinert 548-0436/223-3540 ext 5664 Frederick School 543-5300
Middle School 223-3680
The District web site address is www.d46.org

Jess Guenther

Scentsy Wickless Candle Consultant

KICK THE WICK~GO FLAMELESS

On Dec 13, 2009, at 8:37 AM, Jess Guenther wrote:

****IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR PROPERTY TAXES****

PLEASE ATTEND on Tuesday 12/15 at Grayslake Middle School at 6:45pm. This will cover the same issue in regards to the tax levy increase! The vote was postponed from last week's meeting, and the BOE is voting on THIS Tuesday!

Please voice your concerns! District 127 (the Grayslake High School district) just approved their levy, so your taxes WILL be rising once again indefinitely...if District 46 approves their tax levy--taxes will go up even more!

I realize how valuable all of our time is these days... but taking a small amount of time to become educated about what is happening with your school district and property taxes is even more valuable. Knowledge is power! Even if you don't have children going to these schools, YOU WILL PAY THE INCREASE TOO!

If you haven't already, become a member of this excellent tool to know what's going on in District 46 schools: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/D46parents

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From: Jess Guenther <jguenther75@...>
Date: Sun Dec 13, 2009 2:37 pm
Subject: District 46 tax levy: 2nd meeting 12/15

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****IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR PROPERTY TAXES****

PLEASE ATTEND on Tuesday 12/15 at Grayslake Middle School at 6:45pm. This will cover the same issue in regards to the tax levy increase! The vote was postponed from last week's meeting, and the BOE is voting on THIS Tuesday!

Please voice your concerns! District 127 (the Grayslake High School district) just approved their levy, so your taxes WILL be rising once again indefinitely...if District 46 approves their tax levy--taxes will go up even more!

I realize how valuable all of our time is these days... but taking a small amount of time to become educated about what is happening with your school district and property taxes is even more valuable. Knowledge is power! Even if you don't have children going to these schools, YOU WILL PAY THE INCREASE TOO!

If you haven't already, become a member of this excellent tool to know what's going on in District 46 schools: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/D46parents

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#2387

From: "horses" <dagostinohair@...>
Date: Mon Dec 7, 2009 3:17 pm
Subject: Re: Public Hearing to approve property Tax Levy Increase

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We are going to try to be there!!!

--- In madronavillage2@yahoogroups.com, "Jess" <jguenther75@...> wrote:
>
> ***Please attend; encourage your neighbors to attend; this will affect you***
>
> A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for
Community Consolidated School District #46 for 2008 will be held on
> December 7, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grayslake Middle School located at 440
North Barron Blvd. Grayslake, IL 60030.
>
> If you cannot attend this meeting, I would highly recommend that all of you
become a member of another yahoo! group that covers very important issues
regarding our District 46 schools. Even if you don't have children IN these
schools, financial increases to support these schools WILL show up on your tax
bill!
>
> Here's the link to this group, please join and help make the Board of
Education for the district accountable for their decisions with our tax dollars!
>
> http://groups.yahoo.com/group/D46parents
>

#2386

From: "bikerlaura771" <lapartri@...>
Date: Sun Dec 6, 2009 3:41 pm
Subject: Free computer desk

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Computer desk has a monitor shelf and a few other shelves/cubbies. Does not have
any drawers or doors.

Top part (hutch) can be removed.
Height with hutch = 51"; without = 27"
49" wide x 23" deep

Would like picked up today, Sunday.

Call Laura 847-769-8974

#2385

From: Christine Marting <cmarting1970@...>
Date: Sun Dec 6, 2009 2:24 pm
Subject: Re: ANOTHER TAX INCREASE FOR MADRONA VILLAGE? PLEASE READ!!!!! [1 Attachment]

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Jess,

Thank you for the information. While I was trying to send the letter this morning, I received an error that the e-mail addresses are not valid. Please advise.

Christine Marting

From: Jess Guenther <jguenther75@...>
To: madronavillage2@yahoogroups.com
Cc: Michael Carbone <carbonegroup@...>
Sent: Sat, December 5, 2009 7:49:47 PM
Subject: [madronavillage2] ANOTHER TAX INCREASE FOR MADRONA VILLAGE? PLEASE READ!!!!! [1 Attachment]

Michael Carbone, a concerned Madrona Village resident, and member of the District 46 Board of Education (BOE) is unable to post to this group but wants to make sure all of us are aware of a sneaky tax increase that we, the residents within District 46, were only notified by a small newspaper article under public hearings! I'm just as concerned, but my neighbor, Michael has been nice enough to keep me informed and ask that I reach out to all of you about this!

This tax increase SHOULD HAVE been made aware to us in the most recent BOE meeting! Now, a vote is going to take place on Monday....and all of us have had NO time to digest this, write letters to the BOE, or get more information on why this is needed.

I'm also attaching a letter below the newspaper article that I encourage all of you to copy and forward to each BOE member to tell them your concerns (this is all conveniently provided for you to copy/paste, even the BOE email addresses). This was written by the creator/moderator of the d46 yahoo! group I notified you of yesterday. The author is well spoken, very involved/educated on D46 issues and the letter sums up how many of us feel perfectly. I hope you'll take the short amount of time to either attend the meeting or copy/paste the letter of concern to fight this!

Even if you don't have children in the district, this levy WILL INCREASE YOUR TAXES if the BOE votes "yes"!

---PLEASE READ THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE ATTACHED---

Our school district wants to raise our real estate taxes. We need to stop this. Please go to the board meeting at Grayslake Middle School this Monday, it starts @ 6:30 in the evening. We need to hold the district accountable. Also If you have not heard, they are planning to send 10 teachers and administrators to DISNEY WORLD this month. Please respond and let me know if you can make it. The School Board needs to here your voices. DO NOT LET THEM RAISE YOUR TAXES. Also if you would like to get involved in another way, please email me back and I can talk to you more about it. it won’t take much of your time but maybe less than an hour a month.

Thanks

Michael Carbone

a concerned citizen…

Carbone Group Inc.

3511 W. Elm St.

Mchenry, Il. 60050

Office 1-815-331-1201

Efax 1-954-736-5991

--LETTER FROM "MOTHERGOOSE" , OUR YAHOO! GROUP CREATOR/MODERATOR--

Below is a letter I wrote and sent to the members of the BOE this morning. I am sharing it with you so that you can copy and paste it, use it as a reference, (or kindling!); it is important that we all write to (and/or show up at the meeting) and let the Members of the Board know how we feel about any increases on the backs of us taxpayers.

***I have included each Board Member's and the superintendent' s email address at the bottom of the letter to make things easy for you.

Good Morning Board Members,

I am writing to you to let you know that I am strongly opposed to any property tax increases for residents living within the boundaries of District 46.

While you may be asking for a minimal increase, I urge to you really understand the burden you continue to put on the backs of the taxpayers.

As I drive through my neighborhood, I see: "For Sale" signs at a rate of every 4th house.
Some of those houses are currently unoccupied because the families were forced out due to foreclosures.
We can't sell our homes here. The taxes we pay are so high, no one is encouraged to buy here. How do you convince someone to buy a home where close to 40% of their property tax goes to a school district that has recentely made budget cuts and may be in a similar situation coming up?
Ironically, the education kids are receiving in a District where property taxes are much lower, is equal to or great than ours! This should be a "Flashing" example of: More money does not equal a better schoool/education.

This economy is not getting stronger. The unemployment rate continues to rise. The outlook for 2010 is bleak.
Certainly my household is not the only one in the District where the amount coming in is not going up (it has gone down by 15%!); yet the output seems to keep rising. Many of us are being taxed right out of our homes!

We all want a good education for our children. This district used to be known for that. Now, it is known as the district with homes for sale that no one can afford to purchase because of the taxes.
We need to find ways to continue to cut costs (with as little effect on the children) as much as possible.

Please, when you place your vote on Monday, Dec. 7th, understand that you will be affecting every family in this district. Do not take your responsiblity lightly. Do not vote to increase the Levy as requested.

Thank you,

garcia.mary@ d46.k12.il. us, facklam.sue@ d46.k12.il. us, carbone.michael@ d46.k12.il. us, linder.michael@ d46.k12.il. us, millington.ray@ d46.k12.il. us, surroz.keith@ d46.k12.il. us, weinert.karen@ d46.k12.il. us, correll.ellen@ d46.org

Jess Guenther

Scentsy Wickless Candle Consultant

KICK THE WICK~GO FLAMELESS

On Dec 4, 2009, at 11:13 PM, Jess wrote:

***Please attend; encourage your neighbors to attend; this will affect you***

A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Community Consolidated School District #46 for 2008 will be held on
December 7, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grayslake Middle School located at 440 North Barron Blvd. Grayslake, IL 60030.

If you cannot attend this meeting, I would highly recommend that all of you become a member of another yahoo! group that covers very important issues regarding our District 46 schools. Even if you don't have children IN these schools, financial increases to support these schools WILL show up on your tax bill!

Here's the link to this group, please join and help make the Board of Education for the district accountable for their decisions with our tax dollars!

http://groups. yahoo.com/ group/D46parents

#2384

From: Jess Guenther <jguenther75@...>
Date: Sun Dec 6, 2009 1:49 am
Subject: ANOTHER TAX INCREASE FOR MADRONA VILLAGE? PLEASE READ!!!!!

dixie_chick_...

Offline

www.scentsy.com/jguenther

Even if you don't have children in the district, this levy WILL INCREASE YOUR TAXES if the BOE votes "yes"!

---PLEASE READ THE NEWSPAPER ARTICLE ATTACHED---

Our school district wants to raise our real estate taxes. We need to stop this. Please go to the board meeting at Grayslake Middle School this Monday, it starts @ 6:30 in the evening. We need to hold the district accountable. Also If you have not heard, they are planning to send 10 teachers and administrators to DISNEY WORLD this month. Please respond and let me know if you can make it. The School Board needs to here your voices. DO NOT LET THEM RAISE YOUR TAXES. Also if you would like to get involved in another way, please email me back and I can talk to you more about it. it won�t take much of your time but maybe less than an hour a month.

Thanks

Michael Carbone

a concerned citizen�

Carbone Group Inc.

3511 W. Elm St.

Mchenry, Il. 60050

Office 1-815-331-1201

Efax 1-954-736-5991

--LETTER FROM "MOTHERGOOSE" , OUR YAHOO! GROUP CREATOR/MODERATOR--

Below is a letter I wrote and sent to the members of the BOE this morning. I am sharing it with you so that you can copy and paste it, use it as a reference, (or kindling!); it is important that we all write to (and/or show up at the meeting) and let the Members of the Board know how we feel about any increases on the backs of us taxpayers.

***I have included each Board Member's and the superintendent's email address at the bottom of the letter to make things easy for you.

Good Morning Board Members,

I am writing to you to let you know that I am strongly opposed to any property tax increases for residents living within the boundaries of District 46.

While you may be asking for a minimal increase, I urge to you really understand the burden you continue to put on the backs of the taxpayers.

As I drive through my neighborhood, I see: "For Sale" signs at a rate of every 4th house.
Some of those houses are currently unoccupied because the families were forced out due to foreclosures.
We can't sell our homes here. The taxes we pay are so high, no one is encouraged to buy here. How do you convince someone to buy a home where close to 40% of their property tax goes to a school district that has recentely made budget cuts and may be in a similar situation coming up?
Ironically, the education kids are receiving in a District where property taxes are much lower, is equal to or great than ours! This should be a "Flashing" example of: More money does not equal a better schoool/education.

This economy is not getting stronger. The unemployment rate continues to rise. The outlook for 2010 is bleak.
Certainly my household is not the only one in the District where the amount coming in is not going up (it has gone down by 15%!); yet the output seems to keep rising. Many of us are being taxed right out of our homes!

We all want a good education for our children. This district used to be known for that. Now, it is known as the district with homes for sale that no one can afford to purchase because of the taxes.
We need to find ways to continue to cut costs (with as little effect on the children) as much as possible.

Please, when you place your vote on Monday, Dec. 7th, understand that you will be affecting every family in this district. Do not take your responsiblity lightly. Do not vote to increase the Levy as requested.

Thank you,

garcia.mary@d46.k12.il.us, facklam.sue@d46.k12.il.us, carbone.michael@d46.k12.il.us, linder.michael@d46.k12.il.us, millington.ray@d46.k12.il.us, surroz.keith@d46.k12.il.us, weinert.karen@d46.k12.il.us, correll.ellen@d46.org

Jess Guenther

Scentsy Wickless Candle Consultant

KICK THE WICK~GO FLAMELESS

On Dec 4, 2009, at 11:13 PM, Jess wrote:

***Please attend; encourage your neighbors to attend; this will affect you***

A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Community Consolidated School District #46 for 2008 will be held on
December 7, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grayslake Middle School located at 440 North Barron Blvd. Grayslake, IL 60030.

If you cannot attend this meeting, I would highly recommend that all of you become a member of another yahoo! group that covers very important issues regarding our District 46 schools. Even if you don't have children IN these schools, financial increases to support these schools WILL show up on your tax bill!

Here's the link to this group, please join and help make the Board of Education for the district accountable for their decisions with our tax dollars!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/D46parents

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#2383

From: "Jess" <jguenther75@...>
Date: Sat Dec 5, 2009 5:13 am
Subject: Public Hearing to approve property Tax Levy Increase

dixie_chick_...

Offline

***Please attend; encourage your neighbors to attend; this will affect you***

A public hearing to approve a proposed property tax levy increase for Community
Consolidated School District #46 for 2008 will be held on
December 7, 2009 at 6:30 p.m. at the Grayslake Middle School located at 440
North Barron Blvd. Grayslake, IL 60030.

If you cannot attend this meeting, I would highly recommend that all of you
become a member of another yahoo! group that covers very important issues
regarding our District 46 schools. Even if you don't have children IN these
schools, financial increases to support these schools WILL show up on your tax
bill!

Here's the link to this group, please join and help make the Board of Education
for the district accountable for their decisions with our tax dollars!

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/D46parents

#2382

From: "horses" <dagostinohair@...>
Date: Sat Dec 5, 2009 3:56 am
Subject: Open House Dec 13, 2009 from 12-6pm

dagostinohair

Offline

Hi everyone,
If anyone is interested in some fun shopping...I am hosting a Holiday Shop in my
home next Sunday Dec 13 from 12-6pm.....
We will have gorgeous purses, wallets, cashmere scarfs, Tastefully Simple,
Silpada jewelry, Village candles, Farouk Chi flat irons,and much, much, more!!!
We will have appetitizers, drinks & fun!
Anyone interested just email me and I will give you my address!!
Don't miss out this will be worth it!
Bring a friend.....

Jenny D'Agostino
847-833-2553

#2381

From: Jennifer Agostinho <jenniferagostinho@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 7:59 pm
Subject: Re: Re: Fence

jenniferagos...

Online Now

I guess you are right it could be worst but it is STILL ugly!! But decorating it will make it look more tacky so lets just leave our sum looking fence the way it is! LOL! :) We will see if our fellow neighbors keep up with of clearing the snow off the sidewalk in front their house! That will be the next challenge in our Neighborhood! It is all good just had a gripe! :)

From: mat_493 <mat_493@...>
To: madronavillage2@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 11:58:51 AM
Subject: [madronavillage2] Re: Fence

First I would like to say yes it looks like something from out west or like any other state route in Illinois that takes precautions to help from drifting along open roads. We all have driven past the park during the snow season and have seen the heavy drifting that occurs during the snow season. The bigger picture other then Jennifer's front window, is what the villages responsibility it is to insure the safety of the motorist. By putting up this snow fence it will help with the drifting. It does work! Could you use green or orange plastic fence? Yes you could, But that would require the village to go out and spend a lot of money on seasonal snow fence that is going to sit in a pile for 8 months. Seems to me the village is being responsible by using what they have. This fence will cut down on call back (overtime) for snow build up in the street. In September we were complaining about the taxes. Maybe someone out there has some extra garland we could throw on it. I will see if I have extra after I'm done with my house. Maybe a fence decorating event! We may have started a new tradition! I'm kidding!

--- In madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com, Jennifer Agostinho <jenniferagostinho@ ...> wrote:
>
> It is still ugly ! I guess you do not have to look out your window and see it every day!
>
>
>
>
> ____________ _________ _________ __
> From: Chris Pilarek <chris_pilarek@ ...>
> To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
> Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 7:11:12 AM
> Subject: Re: [madronavillage2] Fence
>
>
> It is a normal snow fence to stop drifting of the snow. It will be gone in the spring, relax.
>
> --- On Tue, 11/10/09, Jennifer Agostinho <jenniferagostinho@ yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
> >From: Jennifer Agostinho <jenniferagostinho@ yahoo.com>
> >Subject: Re: [madronavillage2] Fence
> >To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
> >Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 4:20 PM
> >
> >
> >
> >Oh, I have a child who walks to and from school so I am fully aware of the snow!! They are not as I can tell putting it along the path that is never plowed. It is along the street in front of the town houses. It would have been nice to be informed of the ugliness of this fence. I called the village it is a public works issue. I am so not someone who ever complains I just feel this fence makes our neighborhood look tacky and our association is so picky about what we put in our yards why is it OK for the village to put up something that looks yucky in our neighborhood.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> ____________ _________ _________ __
> From: KURT RODEWALD <mfd87@sbcglobal. net>
> >To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
> >Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 3:55:39 PM
> >Subject: Re: [madronavillage2] Fence
> >
> >
> >Please remember this, alot of kids walk to school in the winter. This fence will help keep the path open and may slow the wind a bit. The park district wouldn't spend the time/money if they didn't have a reason Just a thought.
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 3:43:42 pm
> >To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
> >From: "Jennifer Agostinho" <jenniferagostinho@ yahoo.com>
> >Subject: Re: [madronavillage2] Fence
> >
> >Park dist. Called back Village is putting it up to stop snow drifts! ( huh? really is that going to help?) It is still very ugly I will be calling the village! We do not
> > live in the slums it should not look like it in our neighborhood. It you agree with me that it is a eye sore please call the village as well if they get enough complaints maybe they will take it down!!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >___________ _ _________ _________ __
> >From: KURT RODEWALD <mfd87@sbcglobal. net>
> >To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
> >Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 3:06:17 PM
> >Subject: RE: [madronavillage2] Fence
> >
> >
> >Parkside Park is owned by the Round Lake Park District.
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:50:44 pm
> >To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
> >From: "jenniferagostinho"
> > <jenniferagostinho@ yahoo.com>
> >Subject: [madronavillage2] Fence
> >
> >Does anyone know who is responsible for that ugly eye sore of a fence that is being put up today at Parkside Park?? And WHY???? Not sure if I am the only one who thinks it is UGLY!!! I do not understand the need for such a eye sore???
> >
> >Jenn
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

#2380

From: "mat_493" <mat_493@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 5:58 pm
Subject: Re: Fence

mat_493

Offline

First I would like to say yes it looks like something from out west or like any
other state route in Illinois that takes precautions to help from drifting along
open roads. We all have driven past the park during the snow season and have
seen the heavy drifting that occurs during the snow season. The bigger picture
other then Jennifer's front window, is what the villages responsibility it is to
insure the safety of the motorist. By putting up this snow fence it will help
with the drifting. It does work! Could you use green or orange plastic fence?
Yes you could, But that would require the village to go out and spend a lot of
money on seasonal snow fence that is going to sit in a pile for 8 months. Seems
to me the village is being responsible by using what they have. This fence will
cut down on call back (overtime) for snow build up in the street. In September
we were complaining about the taxes. Maybe someone out there has some extra
garland we could throw on it. I will see if I have extra after I'm done with my
house. Maybe a fence decorating event! We may have started a new tradition! I'm
kidding!

--- In madronavillage2@yahoogroups.com, Jennifer Agostinho
<jenniferagostinho@...> wrote:
>
> It is still ugly ! I guess you do not have to look out your window and see it
every day!
>
>
>
>
> ________________________________
> From: Chris Pilarek <chris_pilarek@...>
> To: madronavillage2@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 7:11:12 AM
> Subject: Re: [madronavillage2] Fence
>
>
> It is a normal snow fence to stop drifting of the snow.  It will be gone in
the spring, relax.
>
> --- On Tue, 11/10/09, Jennifer Agostinho <jenniferagostinho@ yahoo.com> wrote:
>
>
> >From: Jennifer Agostinho <jenniferagostinho@ yahoo.com>
> >Subject: Re: [madronavillage2] Fence
> >To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
> >Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 4:20 PM
> >
> >
> >
> >Oh, I have a child who walks to and from school so I am fully aware of the
snow!! They are not as I can tell putting it along the path that is never
plowed. It is  along the street in front of the town houses. It would have been
nice to be informed of the ugliness of this fence.  I called the village it is a
public works issue. I am so not someone who ever complains I just feel this
fence makes our neighborhood look tacky and our association  is  so picky about
what we put in our yards why is it OK for the village to put up something that
looks yucky in our neighborhood.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> ________________________________
>  From: KURT RODEWALD <mfd87@sbcglobal. net>
> >To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
> >Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 3:55:39 PM
> >Subject: Re: [madronavillage2] Fence
> >
> >
> >Please remember this, alot of kids walk to school in the winter. This fence
will help keep the path open and may slow the wind a bit. The park district
wouldn't spend the time/money if they didn't have a reason Just a thought.
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 3:43:42 pm
> >To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
> >From: "Jennifer Agostinho" <jenniferagostinho@ yahoo.com>
> >Subject: Re: [madronavillage2] Fence
> >
> >Park dist. Called back Village is putting it up to stop snow drifts! ( huh?
really is that going to help?) It is still very ugly I will be calling the
village! We do not
> > live in the slums it should not look like it in our neighborhood. It you
agree with me that it is a eye sore please call the village as well if they get
enough complaints maybe they will take it down!!
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >____________ _________ _________ __
> >From: KURT RODEWALD <mfd87@sbcglobal. net>
> >To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
> >Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 3:06:17 PM
> >Subject: RE: [madronavillage2] Fence
> >
> >
> >Parkside Park is owned by the Round Lake Park District.
> >-----Original Message-----
> >Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:50:44 pm
> >To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
> >From: "jenniferagostinho"
> > <jenniferagostinho@ yahoo.com>
> >Subject: [madronavillage2] Fence
> >
> >Does anyone know who is responsible for that ugly eye sore of a fence that is
being put up today at Parkside Park?? And WHY???? Not sure if I am the only one
who thinks it is UGLY!!! I do not understand the need for such a eye sore???
> >
> >Jenn
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
>

#2379

From: Jennifer Agostinho <jenniferagostinho@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:53 pm
Subject: Re: Fence

jenniferagos...

Online Now

It is still ugly ! I guess you do not have to look out your window and see it every day!

From: Chris Pilarek <chris_pilarek@...>
To: madronavillage2@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wed, November 11, 2009 7:11:12 AM
Subject: Re: [madronavillage2] Fence

It is a normal snow fence to stop drifting of the snow. It will be gone in the spring, relax.

--- On Tue, 11/10/09, Jennifer Agostinho <jenniferagostinho@ yahoo.com> wrote:

From: Jennifer Agostinho <jenniferagostinho@ yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [madronavillage2] Fence
To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 4:20 PM

Oh, I have a child who walks to and from school so I am fully aware of the snow!! They are not as I can tell putting it along the path that is never plowed. It is along the street in front of the town houses. It would have been nice to be informed of the ugliness of this fence. I called the village it is a public works issue. I am so not someone who ever complains I just feel this fence makes our neighborhood look tacky and our association is so picky about what we put in our yards why is it OK for the village to put up something that looks yucky in our neighborhood.

From: KURT RODEWALD <mfd87@sbcglobal. net>
To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 3:55:39 PM
Subject: Re: [madronavillage2] Fence

Please remember this, alot of kids walk to school in the winter. This fence will help keep the path open and may slow the wind a bit. The park district wouldn't spend the time/money if they didn't have a reason Just a thought.
-----Original Message-----
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 3:43:42 pm
To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
From: "Jennifer Agostinho" <jenniferagostinho@ yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [madronavillage2] Fence

Park dist. Called back Village is putting it up to stop snow drifts! ( huh? really is that going to help?) It is still very ugly I will be calling the village! We do not live in the slums it should not look like it in our neighborhood. It you agree with me that it is a eye sore please call the village as well if they get enough complaints maybe they will take it down!!

____________ _________ _________ __
From: KURT RODEWALD <mfd87@sbcglobal. net>
To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 3:06:17 PM
Subject: RE: [madronavillage2] Fence

Parkside Park is owned by the Round Lake Park District.
-----Original Message-----
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:50:44 pm
To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
From: "jenniferagostinho" <jenniferagostinho@ yahoo.com>
Subject: [madronavillage2] Fence

Does anyone know who is responsible for that ugly eye sore of a fence that is being put up today at Parkside Park?? And WHY???? Not sure if I am the only one who thinks it is UGLY!!! I do not understand the need for such a eye sore???

Jenn

#2378

From: Chris Pilarek <chris_pilarek@...>
Date: Wed Nov 11, 2009 1:11 pm
Subject: Re: Fence

chris_pilarek

Offline

It is a normal snow fence to stop drifting of the snow. It will be gone in the spring, relax.

--- On Tue, 11/10/09, Jennifer Agostinho <jenniferagostinho@...> wrote:

From: Jennifer Agostinho <jenniferagostinho@...>
Subject: Re: [madronavillage2] Fence
To: madronavillage2@yahoogroups.com
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009, 4:20 PM

Oh, I have a child who walks to and from school so I am fully aware of the snow!! They are not as I can tell putting it along the path that is never plowed. It is along the street in front of the town houses. It would have been nice to be informed of the ugliness of this fence. I called the village it is a public works issue. I am so not someone who ever complains I just feel this fence makes our neighborhood look tacky and our association is so picky about what we put in our yards why is it OK for the village to put up something that looks yucky in our neighborhood.

From: KURT RODEWALD <mfd87@sbcglobal. net>
To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 3:55:39 PM
Subject: Re: [madronavillage2] Fence

Please remember this, alot of kids walk to school in the winter. This fence will help keep the path open and may slow the wind a bit. The park district wouldn't spend the time/money if they didn't have a reason Just a thought.
-----Original Message-----
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 3:43:42 pm
To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
From: "Jennifer Agostinho" <jenniferagostinho@ yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [madronavillage2] Fence

Park dist. Called back Village is putting it up to stop snow drifts! ( huh? really is that going to help?) It is still very ugly I will be calling the village! We do not live in the slums it should not look like it in our neighborhood. It you agree with me that it is a eye sore please call the village as well if they get enough complaints maybe they will take it down!!

____________ _________ _________ __
From: KURT RODEWALD <mfd87@sbcglobal. net>
To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 3:06:17 PM
Subject: RE: [madronavillage2] Fence

Parkside Park is owned by the Round Lake Park District.
-----Original Message-----
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:50:44 pm
To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
From: "jenniferagostinho" <jenniferagostinho@ yahoo.com>
Subject: [madronavillage2] Fence

Does anyone know who is responsible for that ugly eye sore of a fence that is being put up today at Parkside Park?? And WHY???? Not sure if I am the only one who thinks it is UGLY!!! I do not understand the need for such a eye sore???

Jenn

#2377

From: Jennifer Agostinho <jenniferagostinho@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 10:20 pm
Subject: Re: Fence

jenniferagos...

Online Now

Oh, I have a child who walks to and from school so I am fully aware of the snow!! They are not as I can tell putting it along the path that is never plowed. It is along the street in front of the town houses. It would have been nice to be informed of the ugliness of this fence. I called the village it is a public works issue. I am so not someone who ever complains I just feel this fence makes our neighborhood look tacky and our association is so picky about what we put in our yards why is it OK for the village to put up something that looks yucky in our neighborhood.

From: KURT RODEWALD <mfd87@...>
To: madronavillage2@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 3:55:39 PM
Subject: Re: [madronavillage2] Fence

Please remember this, alot of kids walk to school in the winter. This fence will help keep the path open and may slow the wind a bit. The park district wouldn't spend the time/money if they didn't have a reason Just a thought.
-----Original Message-----
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 3:43:42 pm
To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
From: "Jennifer Agostinho" <jenniferagostinho@ yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [madronavillage2] Fence

Park dist. Called back Village is putting it up to stop snow drifts! ( huh? really is that going to help?) It is still very ugly I will be calling the village! We do not live in the slums it should not look like it in our neighborhood. It you agree with me that it is a eye sore please call the village as well if they get enough complaints maybe they will take it down!!

____________ _________ _________ __
From: KURT RODEWALD <mfd87@sbcglobal. net>
To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 3:06:17 PM
Subject: RE: [madronavillage2] Fence

Parkside Park is owned by the Round Lake Park District.
-----Original Message-----
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:50:44 pm
To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
From: "jenniferagostinho" <jenniferagostinho@ yahoo.com>
Subject: [madronavillage2] Fence

Does anyone know who is responsible for that ugly eye sore of a fence that is being put up today at Parkside Park?? And WHY???? Not sure if I am the only one who thinks it is UGLY!!! I do not understand the need for such a eye sore???

Jenn

#2376

From: "KURT RODEWALD" <mfd87@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:55 pm
Subject: Re: Fence

kurt_rodewald

Online Now

Please remember this, alot of kids walk to school in the winter. This fence will
help keep the path open and may slow the wind a bit. The park district wouldn't
spend the time/money if they didn't have a reason Just a thought.
-----Original Message-----
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 3:43:42 pm
To: madronavillage2@yahoogroups.com
From: "Jennifer Agostinho" <jenniferagostinho@...>
Subject: Re: [madronavillage2] Fence

Park dist. Called back Village is putting it up to stop snow drifts! ( huh?
really is that going to help?) It is still very ugly I will be calling the
village! We do not live in the slums it should not look like it in our
neighborhood. It you agree with me that it is a eye sore please call the village
as well if they get enough complaints maybe they will take it down!!

________________________________
From: KURT RODEWALD <mfd87@...>
To: madronavillage2@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 3:06:17 PM
Subject: RE: [madronavillage2] Fence

Parkside Park is owned by the Round Lake Park District.
-----Original Message-----
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:50:44 pm
To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
From: "jenniferagostinho" <jenniferagostinho@ yahoo.com>
Subject: [madronavillage2] Fence

Does anyone  know who is responsible for that ugly  eye sore of a fence that is
being put up  today at Parkside Park?? And WHY???? Not sure if I am the only one
who thinks it is UGLY!!! I do not understand the need for such a eye sore???

Jenn

#2375

From: Jennifer Agostinho <jenniferagostinho@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:43 pm
Subject: Re: Fence

jenniferagos...

Online Now

Park dist. Called back Village is putting it up to stop snow drifts! ( huh? really is that going to help?) It is still very ugly I will be calling the village! We do not live in the slums it should not look like it in our neighborhood. It you agree with me that it is a eye sore please call the village as well if they get enough complaints maybe they will take it down!!

From: KURT RODEWALD <mfd87@...>
To: madronavillage2@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 3:06:17 PM
Subject: RE: [madronavillage2] Fence

Parkside Park is owned by the Round Lake Park District.
-----Original Message-----
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:50:44 pm
To: madronavillage2@ yahoogroups. com
From: "jenniferagostinho" <jenniferagostinho@ yahoo.com>
Subject: [madronavillage2] Fence

Does anyone know who is responsible for that ugly eye sore of a fence that is being put up today at Parkside Park?? And WHY???? Not sure if I am the only one who thinks it is UGLY!!! I do not understand the need for such a eye sore???

Jenn

#2374

From: Jennifer Agostinho <jenniferagostinho@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 9:20 pm
Subject: Re: Fence

jenniferagos...

Online Now

Yep, I called already of course they was no one there and I had to leave a message!

From: KURT RODEWALD <mfd87@...>
To: madronavillage2@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tue, November 10, 2009 3:06:17 PM
Subject: RE: [madronavillage2] Fence

#2373

From: "KURT RODEWALD" <mfd87@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 3:06 pm
Subject: RE: Fence

kurt_rodewald

Online Now

Parkside Park is owned by the Round Lake Park District.
-----Original Message-----
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 2:50:44 pm
To: madronavillage2@yahoogroups.com
From: "jenniferagostinho" <jenniferagostinho@...>
Subject: [madronavillage2] Fence

Does anyone  know who is responsible for that ugly  eye sore of a fence that is
being put up  today at Parkside Park?? And WHY???? Not sure if I am the only one
who thinks it is UGLY!!! I do not understand the need for such a eye sore???

Jenn

#2372

From: "jenniferagostinho" <jenniferagostinho@...>
Date: Tue Nov 10, 2009 8:50 pm
Subject: Fence

jenniferagos...

Online Now

Does anyone  know who is responsible for that ugly  eye sore of a fence that is
being put up  today at Parkside Park?? And WHY???? Not sure if I am the only one
who thinks it is UGLY!!! I do not understand the need for such a eye sore???

Jenn