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Kaneville Village President

Two candidates will vie for the Kaneville Village President seat on April 9.

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WCC District Trustee

Five candidates will vie for two open seats on the WCC Board.

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Proposition to increase the limiting rate of the Blackberry Township Road District

Blackberry TWP.—A referendum on the April 9 General Election ballot will ask Blackberry Township residents to vote on whether to increase the township road district’s limiting tax rate from 16.5 cents per $100 EAV (equalized assessed valuation) to 30.26 cents.

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Shall video gaming be allowed in Sugar Grove?

Sugar Grove—An advisory referendum on the April 9 General Election ballot will ask Sugar Grove residents to vote on whether to allow video gambling machines in the village.

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Sugar Grove Library Board trustee

Two candidates and one write-in candidate will vie for two six-year term seats on the Sugar Grove Library Board

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Sugar Grove Village Board

Two incumbents and three newcomers will vie for three open seats on the Sugar Grove Village Board.

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Maple Park Village Board

Four candidates will compete for three four-year-term seats, while three other candidates will vie for two two-year positions.

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Elburn Village Board trustee

Two incumbents and two newcomers will vie for three open seats on the Elburn Village Board in next month’s General Election.

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Lady Knights start season out of state

Kaneland—Dealing with numerous cancellations locally, the Kaneland softball squad managed to get to another state to play its initial slate of games over spring break.

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Fifth Third Bank Ballpark to host sports card, memorabilia show

GENEVA—Fifth Third Bank Ballpark, home of the Kane County Cougars, will host the “Take Me Out to the Card Show” trading card and sports memorabilia event, scheduled for Saturday, April 27, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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Staying on track

Renowned track coach hopes area can become a hub for big meets
ELBURN—One of the most successful and innovative cross country/track and field coaches in the country just might be your next door neighbor.

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SGUMC to host a benefit spaghetti supper

SUGAR GROVE—Sugar Grove United Methodist Church will host a benefit spaghetti supper on Saturday, April 13, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the Sugar Grove Community House, 141 Main St. in Sugar Grove.

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Holocaust commemoration at Temple B’nai Israel

AURORA—Temple B’nai Israel’s annual Yom Hashoah/Holocaust Commemoration will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, at the temple, 400 N. Edgelawn.

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Gilbert ‘Gib’ L. Nickels

Gilbert “Gib” L. Nickels, 88, of Elburn, passed away peacefully on Friday March 29, 2013, at Presence McAuley Manor in Aurora.

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Editorial: Welcome to the 2013 spring election

The Elburn Herald last Thursday ran a preview of its 2013 spring election coverage by taking a look at the Sugar Grove village president race between incumbent Sean Michels and his challenger, 14-year village trustee Kevin Geary.

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Letter: Vote for Fred Dornback in the April 9 election

This letter is to endorse Fred Dornback for the position of Blackberry Township Supervisor in the April 9 election. He is experienced, responsive, resourceful and committed.

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Letter: Support Sean Michels on April 9

In reading the candidate profile in last week’s Elburn Herald I noticed that they published all of the school’s that Sean has attended, but did not include the degrees that Sean has worked so hard to earn.

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Letter: In support of Pat Schuberg for Elburn village trustee

Why vote for Pat Schuberg?

In my opinion, it’s not a question of “Why should we vote for Patricia Schuberg?” but “Why would we not?”

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Letter: Facts regarding Michels speak for themselves

Come April 9, my vote will go to Sean Michels for Sugar Grove village president. The facts speak for themselves.

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Letter: Supporting Pat Schuberg for Elburn village trustee on April 9

I am writing this letter of endorsement for the Elburn Village Board for Patricia Schuberg.

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Letter: A comment on the conduct of the present Sugar Grove Township administration

t last year’s Nov. 5 Sugar Grove Township meeting, I stood before the administration, stating how incredible I thought their actions (calling in the Sugar Grove Police Department) were toward …

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Waubonsee adds laboratory technology program

SUGAR GROVE—The Waubonsee Community College Board of Trustees on March 20 approved one new degree and two new certificates in the field of laboratory technology.

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Holocaust commemoration at Temple B’nai Israel

AURORA—Temple B’nai Israel’s annual Yom Hashoah/Holocaust Commemoration will take place at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 7, at the temple, 400 N. Edgelawn.

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District 302 seeks Kaneland Foundation, CAC, FAC members

District 302 seeks Kaneland Foundation, CAC, FAC members
KANELAND—Kaneland Community School District 302 seeks to add members to its Citizens’ Advisory Committee (CAC), Finance Advisory Committee (FAC) and the Kaneland Foundation.

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Update given regarding Settler’s Ridge bond case

SUGAR GROVE—Sugar Grove Village Attorney Steve Andersson on March 19 provided a legal update to the Village Board regarding the court case against the developer of the Settler’s Ridge subdivision.

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Kennetz named to Benedictine dean’s list

LISLE, ILL.—Leah Kennetz of Sugar Grove was among 355 students named to the dean’s recognized list at Benedictine University for the fall 2012 semester.

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STS Foundation invites Elburn families to host exchange students

ELBURN—Student Travel Schools (STS) Foundation, a 25-year-old non-profit organization that promotes Global learning and leadership through cultural exchange …

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Waubonsee Featured Alumnus works in global food industry

SUGAR GROVE—You may not know Waubonsee Community College alumnus Paul Sestak by name.

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Local Eagle Scout recognized at Sugar Grove meeting

SUGAR GROVE—Sugar Grove Village Board trustees on March 19 recognized Eagle Scout David Chandler Barnhart with an official proclamation.

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WCC student trustee named Coca-Cola Bronze Scholar

SUGAR GROVE—Waubonsee Community College student trustee K.C. Vogt, an Aurora resident, was recently named a Coca-Cola Community College Academic Team Bronze Scholar.

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KHS’ Miller named to Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois class of 2013

KANELAND—Kaneland High School senior Daniel Miller was recently selected as one of 135 members of the Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois class of 2013.

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Local residents inducted into Waubonsee honor societies

SUGAR GROVE—The following local residents were recently inducted into Waubonsee Community College honor societies:

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