Author: Press Release
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Letter to the Editor: McCue supports Schultz
Dear Editor, I am writing to encourage your readers to vote for Colleen Schultz in the upcoming school board election. I have known Colleen for over ten years. She holds a Doctorate in Economics from the University of Illinois and has been a professor there for 20 years. She is also a devoted wife, caring… Read more
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Letter to the Editor: M-S PTO President supports Keefe
My fellow M-S PTO board member and friend, Ken Keefe, is running for the Mahomet-Seymour school board. I am writing to happily endorse him for this position. I can tell you first hand that Ken will be a seriously valuable member of the school board because he has been so helpful to the PTO board.… Read more
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Candidate Op Ed: Raver writes about ISBE Early Warning rating
The following piece was submitted by Lance Rave, a candidate for the Mahomet-Seymour School Board. The following opinions and statements are not those of the Mahomet Daily or it’s parent company Sangamon Currents, LLC. Sangamon Currents welcomes submissions from candidates as long as they are factual (cited-we do not go in and fact check) and… Read more
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Candidate Op Ed: Hennesy and Schultz Facebook Accounts Reported as Imposters
By Meghan Hennesy and Colleen Schultz The following piece was submitted by Meghan Hennesy and Colleen Schultz, candidates for the Mahomet-Seymour School Board. The following opinions and statements are not those of the Mahomet Daily or it’s parent company Sangamon Currents, LLC. Sangamon Currents welcomes submissions from candidates as long as they are factual (cited-we… Read more
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Commentary: White looks back on 30 years in Briarcliff
Almost 30 years ago, we moved to this “magical” neighborhood called Briarcliff. Our sons, Mike and Andrew grew up with a family of neighborhood parents who let them explore and play but watched over them . Our families gathered together celebrating life together – swam in the lake, played at the beach, rode bikes in… Read more
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Letter to the Editor: Chairperson of Illinois Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council Supports Keefe
My name is Carol Sheley. I am the chairperson of the Illinois Statewide Foster Care Advisory Council (SWFCAC) and have served on the council since 2014. Our council is a state-level board that advocates for the needs of foster families in Illinois and advises the director of the Illinois Department of Child and Family Services.… Read more
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Letter to the Editor: Hays Supports Keefe
I am writing to express my support for Ken Keefe for Mahomet-Seymour School Board. I’ve known Ken for years and he is a hard-working, dedicated guy. For the past several years, he has helped a local conservation organization that is near to my heart, the Upper Sangamon River Conservancy by streamlining communications among the board… Read more
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Letter to the Editor: Stoecker writes in support of Keefe
On April 2nd, I will be casting my vote for Ken Keefe for the school board. I met Ken and became familiar with his dedication to the school district as we both served on the Mahomet-Seymour Parent Teacher Organization board. In the time that I’ve known him, he’s acted in many roles in the PTO, but most notably he… Read more
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Candidate Op Ed: Keefe looks at district finances
The following piece was submitted by Ken Keefe, a candidates for the Mahomet-Seymour School Board. The following opinions and statements are not those of the Mahomet Daily or it’s parent company Sangamon Currents, LLC. Sangamon Currents welcomes submissions from candidates as long as they are factual (cited-we do not go in and fact check) and… Read more
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Letter to the Editor: Smith writes in support of Keefe
Dear Voters, The upcoming school board election gives us the opportunity to elect leaders that value the importance of education. With numerous open seats and potential candidates, the decision that our community makes will have a lasting impact on our schools. By way of this letter, I pledge my support to Ken Keefe and encourage… Read more