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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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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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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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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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Watson hits Hall of Fame

Local sports writer to be inducted into Kaneland Hall of Fame
KANELAND—Don Watson will be inducted into the Kaneland Hall of Fame this spring as a “Friend of Kaneland.”

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Visiting Bunny in style

Lily Wennemar, 3, of Maple Park, poses with the Easter Bunny at Saturday’s Easter Egg Hunt at the Maple Park Library.

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Board provides its comprehensive plan footprint

ELBURN—The Elburn Village Board on Monday gave its last few comments regarding the village’s comprehensive Land Use Plan.

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Dog-gone good time

Saturday’s Doggie Easter Egg Hunt gave local pet owners a chance to socialize their pooches, and take pictures with the Easter Bunny.

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Round two for village budget

Round two for village budget
ELBURN—During a budget discussion at Monday’s Committee of the Whole meeting, Village President Dave Anderson said he does not support hiring a full-time police officer at this point in time.

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Sugar Grove candidate open house

Sugar Grove candidates on March 24 met with local residents during a candidate open house at the Sugar Grove Community House.

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KHS’ Worldwide Youth in Science, Engineering team headed to State

KANELAND—Kaneland High School’s Worldwide Youth in Science and Engineering (WYSE) team will head to state on Tuesday, April 9, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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Hill’s Country Store hosts ‘Great Purple Cupcake Project’

KANEVILLE—Hill’s Country Store, 2S133 Harter Road, in Kaneville, is currently hosting a charity event called the “Great Purple Cupcake Project” as a way to raise epilepsy awareness.

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Election: Sugar Grove Village President

Incumbent squares off with long-time village trustee
Incumbent Sean Michels will face a challenge for his Sugar Grove village president seat from board trustee Kevin Geary.

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KJS spring clothing and toy sale

KANELAND—Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School’s Parent Teacher Network will sponsor a spring clothing and toy sale on Friday, April 5, 6 to 9 p.m., and Saturday, April 6, 8 a.m. to noon, at the school, 817 Prairie Valley St. in Elburn.

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Knight coach Johnson named IBCA All-Star coach

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KANELAND—In theory, you always have a chance to witness hoops talent up close as a basketball coach.

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Change coming to NIB-12

With Dukes, Bulldogs out, conference braintrust elects for smaller divisions

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Waubonsee’s Heiss inducted into NJCAA Hall of Fame

Danville, ILL—Waubonsee Community College’s long-time head men’s basketball coach Dave Heiss was recently inducted into the NJCAA Basketball Hall of Fame at the Division II National Tournament Banquet.

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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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