The year 2009 was full of highs and lows, reasons to laugh and be inspired, and reasons to cry and pray. Following are just a small sampling of some of the events and people who made 2009 a year to remember.

OSWEGO—Kaneland girls basketball got off to a less than desirable start to its first-round matchup, and thus the Oswego East Holiday Classic, but found a win vs. Joliet on Monday before losing to Plainfield Central on Tuesday.

Wasco Girls Fastpitch Softball will begin registration on January 1, 2010. WGFSL is a recreational softball league open to all area girls grades kindergarten through 12th grade.

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.

Navy Seaman Recruit Kiaya M. Seger, daughter of Teresa M. Seger-Yeggy of Elburn, recently completed U.S. Navy basic training at Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, Ill.

Air Force Airman Alyssa A. Deveny graduated from basic military training at Lackland Air Force Base, San Antonio, Texas.

Teachers and students at Kaneland McDole Elementary School in Montgomery enjoyed a “snowball” fight Dec. 18 in the school gym.

Paul F. Schuppner, 82, of Virgil, passed away at his home surrounded by the love and care of his family on Sunday morning, Dec. 27, 2009.

Donald “Dutch” Phillips Jr., 66, of Kaneville, passed away following a fierce battle with pancreatic cancer, Saturday, Dec. 26, 2009.

Kaneland 47, Sandwich 27
Plano Christmas Classic
Photos by Ben Draper

In addition to answering general questions about influenza, vaccine and treatment, Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Damon T. Arnold announced that trained medical professionals are available to answer medical questions about H1N1 influenza that come into the Illinois Flu Hotline.

Elburn—When Dr. David Foss of vital Chiropractic handed Deb Barry a check for $1,000, she knew it was exactly what she needed.

The sketch comedy Acid Reflux Comedy Troupe has two more shows, Dec. 29 and 30.

LBURN—Al Lee was at the Elburn Food Pantry in November, dropping off a monetary donation from the Elburn Lions Club. The Thursday pantry’s line was so long that people had to wait an hour to receive bags of food.

SUGAR GROVE—Thanks to Sugar Grove residents Rich and Laura Wood, their children and fellow church-goers, about 5,000 area families recently received a Bible in a packet hanging on their front doorknob.

SUGAR GROVE—The village of Sugar Grove recently sent out a request for applications from individuals who wish to become Sugar Grove police officers.