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Many had a hand in success of BG Days

To the editor: It is always nice to read that our village events are able to pay for themselves ("Buffalo Grove Days turns a small profit," Daily Herald, Oct 26). My congratulations to the BG Days Committee and the Village for that.

After reading that column, however, I realized that I had never sent in my comments on the weekend as I had planned to. I must say, and I hope this goes for the majority of residents, that I had a most enjoyable time during Buffalo Grove Days. Be it Bingo, the carnival, the food, or the entertainment or anything else, it was all very enjoyable. Again, a tip of my hat to the Buffalo Grove Days Committee, the Village President, the Village Trustees, and everyone else who had a hand in it.

However, I also wanted to add a special thank you to the Commission for Residents with Disabilities. I watched them as they helped cart people around that had trouble or difficulty moving about. And, it goes further than that. It showed in their attitude and true concern for others.

In today's society too many times disabled people are not given any respect or courtesy. It's amazing how many times I...