Editorial/Opinion

Editorial: Meagan Seals a ‘Local Hero’

The Elburn Herald first reported on Elburn resident Meagan Seals in July 2010, when she was just 7 months old.

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Community Corner: Boosters’ annual scholarship fund makes dreams a little easier to achieve

When you arrive at your child’s or grandchild’s band or choir concert, you notice a table in the lobby where the boosters are selling 50/50 raffle tickets. Pausing for a moment, you wonder why the tickets are sold at every concert; what’s the purpose?

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Letter: A thank you to everyone who voted on April 9

I would like to thank everyone who voted in the April 9, 2013 election, and I would like to especially thank all of my supporters who took the time to write my name in on the ballot.

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Letter: Thank you to Kaneville Township voters

Thank you to the voters of Kaneville Township for supporting me for highway commissioner.

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Letter: A thank you from Kane County Xplosion girls softball program

KANE COUNTY—The 2013 Kane County Xplosion Girls softball program would like to thank the following people and businesses for their support with our Candle Light Bowl Fundraiser …

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Editorial: The results are in

… And just like that, 2013 Consolidated Election season is over. Kaput. Finito.

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The exciting 2013 Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival

by Maria Dripps-Paulson Executive director, Kaneland Fine Arts Festival The Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival (KCFAF) promises to be an amazing celebration of the arts, with more than 30 professional visual and performing artists showcased, as well as over 500 student art pieces displayed and an art auction of student and professional work. On Sunday, [...]

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Editorial: The results are in

… And just like that, 2013 Consolidated Election season is over. Kaput. Finito. Tuesday’s election festivities resulted in some familiar officials staying put in their current position, as well as some new faces hitting the local government scene via big wins at the polls. Here’s what we know: • A highly competitive, combative village president [...]

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Letter: Thank you to the voters

I would like to thank the residents of Sugar Grove for giving me the opportunity to serve as village president for another four years.

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Community Corner: The exciting 2013 Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival

The Kaneland Community Fine Arts Festival (KCFAF) promises to be an amazing celebration of the arts, with more than 30 professional visual and performing artists showcased, as well as over 500 student art pieces displayed and an art auction of student and professional work.

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Letter: Comment regarding April 1 SG Township Board meeting

I attended the Sugar Grove Township meeting on April 1. Harry Davis was the acting supervisor since Dan Nagel was asked to resign.

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Letter: A thank you from Dave Anderson

To those who voted in Tuesday’s Consolidated Election, I wish to humbly thank you for the votes of support in a non-contested election.

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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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Letter: Supporting Sean Michels for SG village president

I’m supporting Sean Michels for village president of Sugar Grove because he has proven himself as a leader.

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Letter: In support of Michels, Bohler and Montalto this spring

I am writing in support of Sean Michels, Bob Bohler and Rick Montalto for re-election to their respective positions on the Sugar Grove Village Board.

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Letter: In support of Schuberg for Elburn village trustee

I am writing to express my full support for Pat Schuberg’s candidacy for Elburn Village Trustee.

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Letter: In support of Bruhl as School Board write-in candidate

I support Veronica Bruhl as she runs for the Kaneland School District 302 School Board seat as a write-in candidate.

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Letter: Vote to fix Sugar Grove Library Board

The long awaited opportunity to correct the dysfunctional and inept Sugar Grove Library Board is at hand on Tuesday, April 9.

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Letter: A letter to the voters of Sugar Grove

As a resident of Sugar Grove, I find the upcoming election to have great relevance.

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Letter: Backing Schuberg for village trustee

I am writing to endorse Pat Schulberg for Elburn village trustee. I have worked alongside Pat for several years on the Planning Commission as it worked through the Elburn Station development.

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Letter: Michels’ website a vote clincher

As an avid cyclist, I was impressed while looking at Sean Michels’ website. Mr. Michels wants to improve the bike trail system throughout the community and improve the pedestrian paths, as well.

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Letter: Michels’ accomplishments speak for themselves

Sean Michels has accomplished a number of achievements as village president.

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Letter: It’s time to stop the misstatements and misdirection

Illinois faces a pension liability conservatively placed at $95 billion.

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Letter: Frasz endorses Elburn residents for Village Board

I am writing to endorse four dedicated Elburn residents in the upcoming Village Board election.

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Letter: In support of Geary for Sugar Grove village president

I’m writing in support of Kevin Geary for village president of Sugar Grove. I’ve known Kevin for many years.

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Editorial: Every vote counts on Election Day

Presidential Election years consistently have a much stronger voter turnout than off-year elections.

Yet, the decisions made by local elected officials have far more of an impact on the day-to-day lives of residents.

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