Archive for January, 2010

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Rochelle beats KHS bowling

Tuesday afternoon spelled more Western Sun Conference action for the Lady Knight bowlers, but it resulted in a loss in Rochelle.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Joseph ‘Joe’ F. Bisztriczky

Joseph “Joe” F. Bisztriczky, 75, of Elburn, passed away at Central DuPage Hospital, Winfield, Ill., on Jan. 12, 2010, following complications from a stroke he suffered on Dec. 24, 2009.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Chris Lauzen is a good man

I met Senator Chris Lauzen and his family several years ago. As my state senator, he is very responsive and personally returns my telephone calls.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Reflecting on the Kaneland ‘winter break’

The Christmas season has come and gone. We have rung in a New Year, and many of us have forgotten our glorious two-week break and are back in school mode.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: The father-son relationship in Sugar Grove deserves more scrutiny

Sean Michels is the village president of Sugar Grove. Engineering Enterprises Inc. (EEI) is a very large vendor to the village of Sugar Grove—to the tune of more than $8 million over a decade.

January 21st, 2010 | | 1 comment | Continued

Letter: In support of Barb Wojnicki, Jim Mitchell

As a member of the Kane County Board, I am writing to voice my support for two fellow board members who are up for re-election in the Feb. 2 Republican Primary.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Keep an honest man in Springfield, vote for Chris Lauzen

On Feb. 2, voters have a rare opportunity to keep an honest man in Springfield. Illinois Senator Chris Lauzen (R-25th) is running for re-election.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: In support of Sean Michels

I look at an elected official as a business development officer for a company.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Court system needs experience, compassion of Robert Janes

As a life-long dog owner, I am always outraged when I read in the paper or hear on the news of someone abusing a dog.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Vote for John Dalton, an honest man

Imagine that you’re in court, and the judge has just thrown out your case on a technicality.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: David Rickert has served with distinction

As County Auditor, my office works closely with the County Treasurer in the county’s bill payment process. David Rickert, CPA, has served with distinction as County Treasurer since 1998.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: David Rickert has combination of necessary abilities

The Feb. 2 election day is fast approaching and I want to urge the electorate to make every effort to vote. My endorsement for the position of Kane County Treasurer is for David J. Rickert.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Kay Hatcher is most qualified for state Rep.

As the mayor of Montgomery, I join the mayors and village presidents … supporting state Rep. Kay Hatcher

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Sean Michels will make a difference

I was excited to hear that Sean Michels, candidate for state senator, is supported by my village president, Dave Anderson.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: D. J. Tegeler will make an excellent Circuit Court Judge

I am writing this letter on behalf of my boss, D.J. Tegeler. During the time I have known and worked with Mr. Tegeler, I believe he would be an excellent Circuit Judge in Kane County.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Keith Wheeler is the new type of leader we need

Don’t tell me that the only reason we got our roads repaired was because a major golf event came to the area.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: D.J. Tegeler is a true professional

My name is Elsa Reinke, I am a resident in Geneva. I must say I have never written a letter taking a political position. However, I feel strongly compelled to do so at this time.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Chris Lauzen should return to the State Senate

In this hectic election year, Illinois Republicans within the 25th Senate District have the opportunity to re-elect Senator Chris Lauzen, based on his leadership on a number of issues.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Do your homework before election day

If you are voting in the Republican primary this year, you’d better do your homework. We have six candidates each for (federal) senator and lieutenant governor, and seven candidates for governor.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Dave Rickert has earned your vote

As an elected official at Kane County, I have personally worked with Dave Rickert and witnessed the many improvements he has made to the Treasurer’s Office.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Kay Hatcher keeps her promises

I am 96 years old and have lived most of my life in the Fox Valley. I have heard a lot of promises from a lot of political candidates over the years.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: When is enough money enough?

When the voters sent Dennis Hastert to Washington to represent us, he had an approximate net worth of $350,000.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Ethan Hastert can help turn around our economy

While Illinois’ unemployment rate surges over 10 percent and the economy stagnates, Congressman Bill Foster and the Democrat-controlled White House continue to propose temporary gimmicks where meaningful reforms are needed.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Bob Janes: A man of compassion, fairness

I have known Bob Janes for 25 years. For 12 years, he was my attorney before spending the last 13 as an Associate Judge here in Kane County. For the entire time, Bob and his wife Mary, along with their sons Dan and Steve, have been my friends.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: John Dalton is a man of character

During this primary election season, there will be a few candidates on the ballot for various elected positions in Kane County, and one race in particular Kane County citizens may look at is the Democratic running for Kane County’s Resident Judge.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: In support of Keith Wheeler, Chris Lauzen

The Illinois Primary Election is nearly here. It has been a long campaign season, but it isn’t over until your vote is counted on Feb. 2.

January 21st, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Beatrice M. (Weimer) Hunter

Beatrice M. (Weimer) Hunter, 94, of LaFox, Ill., passed away surrounded by the love and prayers of her family, Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at Heritage Manor, Elgin, Ill.

January 20th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Your wedding: Keeping it small

While some couples go all out and invite everyone they know to their wedding, others opt for a smaller, more intimate affair.

January 20th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

H1N1 Flu still causing illness, hospitalizations and deaths

The H1N1 flu continues to circulate throughout the state. Last week, 67 additional hospitalizations and three deaths related to H1N1 flu were reported in Illinois.

January 19th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

WCC scholarship deadline nears

Sugar Grove—The Waubonsee Community College Foundation is offering more than 100 scholarships for the 2010-2011 academic year.

January 19th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Leon F. Gramley

Leon F. Gramley, 66, of Kaneville, died unexpectedly Friday, January 15, 2010, at Delnor-Community Hospital, Geneva.

January 17th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: SGUMC accepting offering for Haiti Sunday

The Republic of Haiti suffered a devastating earthquake last night in the capital city of Port-au-Prince. This is the city where one of our missions, International Child Care’s “Grace Children’s Hospital” is located.

January 15th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued