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Church mobilizes for Haiti relief

ELBURN—Matt Gerke, 13, did a lot of heavy lifting at Lord of Life Church in Elburn last weekend during a massive relief collection for Haiti.

Martha Quetsch | February 5th, 2010 | Continued

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Photo gallery: First to the finish

Trevor Parker (center) won the Tiger Scouts division of the Elburn Cub Scouts Pack 107 pinewood derby, held at Faith Assembly Church in Elburn Friday. For more photos of the Tiger and Wolf packs, see the gallery below, or visit our photo website, ElburnHerald.SmugMug.com.

Ben Draper | February 5th, 2010 | Continued

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Lady Knights defeated by WSC rival Rochelle

Unfortunately for the Kaneland High School girls basketball squad, the results of the first quarter of Friday night’s contest against visiting Rochelle failed to be duplicated.

Mike Slodki | February 4th, 2010 | Continued

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Bowlers end regular season, gear up for sectionals

Kaneland bowling fell just 28 points short of matching Illinois Math & Science Academy during a battle at St. Paul’s School in Aurora on Thursday afternoon.

Mike Slodki | February 4th, 2010 | Continued

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Feb. 2 Election Results

The local unofficial results from the Feb. 2, 2010 primary election. Winners names are in bold.

Elburn Herald | February 2nd, 2010 | Continued

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‘Miracle’ Meagan

ELBURN—When Meagan Seals was born Nov. 10, 2009, her parents and doctors did not expect her to live more than two weeks. Based on her rare condition before birth, she was not expected to be able to hold up her head or even eat, much less survive.

Martha Quetsch | January 29th, 2010 | Continued

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Dying swan saved after being shot

ELBURN—A swan found nearly dead from a gunshot wound will survive, thanks to being saved by a passerby and taken to the Fox Valley Wildlife Center in Elburn.

Martha Quetsch | January 29th, 2010 | Continued

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St. Charles organization offers to promote Elburn

ELBURN—The St. Charles Convention and Visitors Bureau wants to promote Elburn attractions in order to draw more tourists to the area.

Martha Quetsch | January 29th, 2010 | Continued

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KC selected for program to fight childhood obesity

Kane County—Kane County was awarded a $360,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) to improve opportunities for physical activity and access to affordable healthy foods for children and families in the county.

Elburn Herald | January 25th, 2010 | Continued

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P.J. Fleck named wide receivers coach at Rutgers

Former KHS standout leaves Northern Illinois University for Rutgers

Elburn Herald | January 23rd, 2010 | Continued

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Kaneville loses a good friend

KANEVILLE—Kaneville lost a stalwart member of the community last week, when life-long resident Leon Gramley passed away on Friday.

Susan ONeill | January 22nd, 2010 | Continued

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Earthquake devastation heartbreaking for former missionary

SUGAR GROVE—When the severe earthquake hit Haiti last week and TV stations ran footage of the devastation there, Sugar Grove resident Kaelynn Wilson said her heart was broken.

Martha Quetsch | January 22nd, 2010 | Continued

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Ladies Night Out to benefit Mutual Ground

Sugar Grove—More than 25 vendors invite potential customers to enjoy an evening of appetizers, wine-tasting, massages and more at the Bliss Creek Golf Club on Thursday, Feb. 11, while contributing to a good cause.

8Feb2010 | Susan ONeill | 0 comments | More

KHS announces students of the term

Kaneland—The Kaneland High School (KHS) administration and staff announced that the following students were named students of the term for the second term in the 2009-10 school year.

8Feb2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | More

MP man pleads guilty in Elburn teen’s death

Nathan L. Green, 23, of the 20900 block of Oak Lane, Maple Park, agreed Friday with the Kane County State’s Attorney to a sentence of four years in the Illinois Department of Corrections.

7Feb2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | More

5th graders lift their hands up for Haiti

Sugar Grove—The world just got a little bigger for four fifth-grade girls at Kaneland John Shields Elementary School. Sammy Kowalczyk, Erica Witt, Kayley Bilotta and Samantha Healy have taken on the challenge of collecting basic needed items for the survivors of the earthquake in Haiti.

5Feb2010 | Susan ONeill | 0 comments | More

Citizens voice concerns over cuts

Kaneland’s Citizens Advisory Committee members, mostly parents, told the administration their concerns during a meeting held at the high school last Thursday. Some, like Mark Weintraub and Monica Kellen, voiced strong opposition to the idea of larger classroom sizes.

5Feb2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | More

Officials praise new chief for first month on job

MAPLE PARK—Maple Park’s new police chief, Michael Acosta, spent much of his time during his first month of employment making initial improvements to help him do his job.

5Feb2010 | Martha Quetsch | 0 comments | More

Developer postpones building 469-home subdivision

MAPLE PARK—A developer has put plans on hold for a 469-home development in Maple Park because of the downturn in the residential housing market.

5Feb2010 | Martha Quetsch | 0 comments | More

Editorial: Teachers should consider reality and renegotiate

With the Kaneland School District facing an approximate $2.6 million deficit for the 2010-11 school year, the list of potential cuts do not appear to be gathering much in the way of consensus.

5Feb2010 | Ryan Wells | 0 comments | More

Board approves 2010 capital projects

KANELAND—The Kaneland School Board on Jan. 25 approved $3 million worth of capital projects for the 2010-11 and 2011-12 school years, including repairs on the high school roof, paving work and a number of life-safety-related projects.

5Feb2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | More

Village officials: New employee handbook a must

ELBURN—The first draft of a new employee manual, a priority project for the village, is nearly finished. The manual will reflect workplace legislation and village policies that were established since the current handbook was created 17 years ago, Village Administrator Erin Willrett said.

5Feb2010 | Martha Quetsch | 0 comments | More

Fifth Third Bancorp donates $100,000 for Haiti relief

Elburn—Fifth Third Bancorp announced a donation of $100,000 to aid the American Red Cross International Response Fund.

5Feb2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | More

KHS sophomores support the troops

Kaneland—The Kaneland High School sophomore student council members are sponsoring a school and community-wide Valentine’s “Send the Love and Supplies” program to support US troops.

5Feb2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | More

Feb. 4 Village notes

Elburn: Parking permits available for residents near Metra, Elburn officials say yes to free promotion; Maple Park: Company hired to find possible leaks

4Feb2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | More

Kaneland teachers to take a vote on Friday

Kaneland—Kaneland teachers will take a vote on Friday, Feb. 5, whether or not to re-open salary negotiations with the district. The union representing the teachers, the Kaneland Educators Association (KEA), will announce its decision on Monday, Feb. 8.

4Feb2010 | Susan ONeill | 0 comments | More

Knight boys victim of Rochelle sharpshooting

Maple Park–No matter the gameplan for familiar competition, it’s tough to guard against a Rochelle Hubs boys basketball crew that springs for 10 three-pointers.

4Feb2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | More

Kaneland wrestlers handle Hampshire, Marengo

Maple Park–Finishing their last regular season meet on Saturday, Kaneland is going at a pretty good clip to make something happen at Saturday’s packed regional.

4Feb2010 | Mike Slodki | 0 comments | More

Letter: Attention veterans

Do you know what benefits are available to you? Do you know who to contact to find out about those benefits? How about pensions or compensation, lost discharges, GI loans, correction of records, or any other number of benefits or information you need as a veteran?

4Feb2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | More

Letter: KHS Health and Wellness day a success

I recently took part in the Kaneland High School Health and Wellness Day, which was last Tuesday.

It was very well organized. The spaces for the exhibitors were clearly marked in the gym, and there was plenty of staff around.

4Feb2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | More

Letter: Win or lose—Here are the facts

I take exception to Mr. Dennis Ryan’s comments in a letter to the editor in last week’s Elburn Herald.

He should research his points thoroughly before he puts things in writing. I am sure people read his letter and took his misinformation as fact.

4Feb2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | More

Letter: Thank you for book donations

We want to extend our thanks to Barnes & Noble Booksellers at Geneva Commons and their customers for donating more than 4,000 children’s books to Literacy Volunteers Fox Valley during their Holiday Book Drive.

4Feb2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | More

Suicide Prevention Services seeks hotline volunteers

Batavia—Suicide Prevention Services is seeking hotline volunteers to help reduce and eliminate suicide and suicide attempts. Training of new volunteers is scheduled to begin Saturday, Feb. 6, at the organization’s office in Batavia.

3Feb2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | More

Where to find election results

Links to local and regional sites with election results

2Feb2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | More

Department on Aging provides tips to keep seniors safe, warm

Springfield—With the winter fully set in, Illinois Department on Aging Director Charles D. Johnson is encouraging older people and their families to recognize that winter poses a special threat to seniors.

2Feb2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | More

Presentation set for parents, providers for small children

If you have ever had a question about the social, emotional, behavioral, or developmental growth of infants through 5-year-old children in childcare, a training session to explore the free services and support offered to childcare centers and home providers through the Caregiver Connections program offers answers.

1Feb2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | More

Jan. 31 fashion show, bridal expo

Sandwich—For Brides Today and Best Western Timber Creek in Sandwich, Ill., invite the public to the annual Bridal Expo, to be held on Sunday, Jan. 31, at the Best Western Timber Creek Inn and Suites and Convention Center, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

30Jan2010 | Elburn Herald | 0 comments | More
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