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Photos: It all happens at the health fair

Senior Kris Leeseberg demonstrates his kicking technique during the KHS Health Fair on Tuesday. Owner/Instructor Kimberly Cote from Midtown Martial Arts was on hand to teach students the health benefits of martial arts. Photo by John DiDonna

| January 27th, 2012 | Continued

One year down … many to come

Personal Trainer Sarah Jackson (left to right), owner Rich O’Brien, managers Wendy Haacker and Barb Hookham, along with Karen Park from Old Second Bank, cut the ribbon celebrating the one year anniversary of Snap Fitness in Elburn.

| January 27th, 2012 | Continued

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Photos: Elburn’s own Derby Day

Jacob Grisch (above) of Elburn talks to his dad, Fred, after the Elburn Boy Scout Pack 107 Pinewood Derby at Family Life Church on Keslinger Road in Elburn Friday night.

| January 27th, 2012 | Continued

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Boys stifle Pirate attack in Saturday win

KANELAND—KHS boys hoops posted a win on Saturday evening—a nice change from a hard loss the week prior to Morris.

With balanced scoring and home court advantage, the Knights took care of Northern Illinois Big XII West Division opponent Ottawa by a final of 59-40. The positive result raises Kaneland’s mark to 11-6 (3-2 NIB-12).

| January 26th, 2012 | Continued

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Kaneland girls drill Bulldogs, Indians

Lady Knights secure first winning record since 05-06
KANELAND—Looks like the KHS girls basketball crew can get used to this modified schedule.

| January 26th, 2012 | Continued

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a new outlook Kaneland grad comes home from war with new perspective

Sugar Grove/Maple Park—National Guard Spc. Jessie Miles arrived home from Afghanistan just in time for Christmas. The 22-year-old Kaneland High School graduate had joined the National Guard a year out of high school, went through basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and was stationed in California when she was deployed overseas about a year ago.

| January 22nd, 2012 | Continued

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Bridging the divide: Elburn’s past and present meet

ELBURN—Over 10 years ago, the Elburn Town and Country Public Library Director Mary Lynn Alms and other library staff sorted through piles of boxes filled with papers and assorted historical items that were stored in a back room at the Elburn and Countryside Community Center.

| January 20th, 2012 | Continued

‘Founding Fitmamas’ help cut the ribbon

Elburn—Erin Schaefer of Elburn stands with her son, Grayson, daughter Ainslie, and husband Bill while being surrounded by the members of her fitness club, FitMama, in La Fox. Members of the organization, both before and after FitMama transitioned from a group of friends and neighbors and into an official business with members, are known as [...]

| January 20th, 2012 | Continued

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Off to school in style

Elburn—When Deloris and Jim O’Connell of Elburn thought about how to make the first day of school special for two of their grandchildren, they didn’t have to look very far.

| January 20th, 2012 | Continued

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Kaneland wrestlers own Flott Invite

KHS surge highlighted by 1st place, plus win vs. Morris
KANELAND—A recent seasonal trend with Kaneland wrestling is an uphill climb at first, but once Kaneland gets tournaments under its belt and conference season hits the homestretch, things look better.

| January 19th, 2012 | Continued

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World sport

Knights soccer sends goodwill Afghanistan’s way
KANELAND—In Afghanistan, moments of kindness are always welcome in the face of hardship.

| January 19th, 2012 | Continued

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Rochelle tops Kaneland bowlers

KANELAND—After a Thursday snowfall shelved Kaneland’s meeting in Ottawa, the Lady Knights took to the lanes on Saturday as part of the IMSA Invite, and on Tuesday when they hosted Rochelle.

| January 19th, 2012 | Continued

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Vote on Elburn Station set for Jan. 30

Board discusses Elburn Station plan prior to vote
ELBURN—The Village Board will have the opportunity to vote whether or not to approve the Elburn Station development at its next meeting on Monday, Jan. 30.

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The search continues

Kaneville discusses changes in search for enforcement officer
KANEVILLE—The Kaneville Village Board last Thursday decided to change directions with tits current search for a Zoning and Building Enforcement Officer, while members are still trying to solidify the officer’s duties, and re-evaluate the financial aspect of outsourcing the job.

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Veterinarian accepts post with Animal Control

Kane County—Dr. Kimberly Rudloff, DVM, accepted an offer of employment as Kane County’s new Veterinarian/Administrator for the Kane County Animal Control Department. Dr. Rudloff will begin her duties on Monday, Feb. 6, at an annual salary of $88,000.

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Walgreens seeks full retail liquor license

Elburn—Walgreens has app-lied for a full retail liquor license that would add the sale of spirits to their current wine and beer license.

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Elburn water/sewer rates to increase

ELBURN—Residents will likely see an increase in their water and sewer rates. Public Works asked for the increase to keep costs even with expenses that have been rising.

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Editorial: Sugar Grove officials, come back to the negotiating table

After years of their basements filling up with water due to stormwater runoff, the residents of the Mallard Point and Rolling Oaks subdivisions could see light at the end of the tunnel.

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Down the drain?

Sugar Grove ends Mallard Point drainage negotiations
SUGAR GROVE—The solution to the drainage problems in the Mallard Point and Rolling Oaks subdivisions in Sugar Grove just became more complex.

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IDNR reminds snowmobile operators to practice safety

Additional opportunities to take safety courses in 2012
SPRINGFIELD—The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reminding snowmobile operators and riders to take extra caution this year when the snow begins to fall in Illinois.

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KHS begins competition season

KANELAND—Kaneland varsity cheerleaders began their competition season began in the Belvidere Competition on Jan. 7. KHS took home the second-place win in the medium division.

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Ottawa stops Kaneland on lanes

KANELAND—Not even snow and hazardous travel conditions from a week prior could delay the end result of Thursday’s Kaneland-Ottawa bowling matchup.

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KHS wrestlers take third at NIB-12

Gust, Goress secure conference bragging rights
STERLING—If looking for incremental improvements that could go a long way, look at this year’s Northern Illinois Big XII conference meeting.

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The 88 keys

The 1988 Boys Cross Country Team was inducted into the Kaneland Hall of Fame at halftime during the boys varsity basketball game against Ottawa last Friday.

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Letter: Perfect timing

Thursday evening, while reading the guest editorial of Kyla Kruse of the Energy Education Council, I read and took a mental note of the program guidelines before a storm, and I was personally pleased to realize that I passed probably 98.5 percent of the suggestions. I hope other Elburn Herald readers did also.

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Agency on Aging seeks volunteer for advisory council

Kane County—The Agency on Aging of Northeastern Illinois is seeking a Kane County resident or person employed in Kane County to represent the county on its Advisory Council.

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Start your adventure training now

Three-city adventure race chooses Aurora area
Regional—The land and water trails of the Aurora area were key in determining the location of an inaugural adventure race planned for the region on May 27.

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District 302 offers preschool screening

Kaneland—The Kaneland School District will offer preschool screening by appointment only on Friday, Jan. 27, at Family Life Church at 44W555 Keslinger Road, Elburn.

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KHS announces ‘Les Miserables’ as spring musical

Kaneland—Kaneland High School students will perform “Les Miserables School Edition” for the school’s annual spring musical.

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Kaneland High School to host Health and Wellness Fair

Kaneland—Kaneland High School will host a Health and Wellness Fair on Tuesday, Jan. 24.

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Maple Park registration open online, or in person

MAPLE PARK—Maple Park Baseball, Softball and T-Ball registration is now open for the 2012 season.

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Waubonsee scholarship deadline nears

Sugar Grove—The Waubonsee Community College Foundation is offering more than 200 scholarships for the 2012-13 academic year. The application deadline is Thursday, Feb. 2.

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Guest editorial: Stay safe and warm during winter storms

by Kyla Kruse
Energy Education Council

Extreme winter winds, unpredictable amounts of snow and rain, and fluctuating temperatures can result in severe freezing rain, sleet and ice storms.

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Sugar Grove approves TIF district

District covers 305 acres, compared to 1,800-acre prior proposal
SUGAR GROVE—Sugar Grove’s 23-year-long Tax Increment Financing (TIF) district is officially on the clock.

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Police blotter for Jan. 20

The following reports were obtained from local police departments. The individuals charged with crimes are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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West Physical Therapy owner gets ‘locked up’

Sugar Grove—Julie West, PT, owner of West Physical Therapy, PC in Sugar Grove recently got “locked up for good” to raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

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