KANELAND—Monday featured a textbook case of learning from your mistakes. After dropping a home matchup with Yorkville back on Jan. 7, the Lady Knights hoops unit traveled along Game Farm Road and secured a hard-fought 45-39 victory.

I want to thank Elburn Fire Chief Kelly Callaghan and his entire department for their hospitality, and commend them for their commitment and professionalism during the blizzard.

I would like to take this time to thank the hard-working men and women of Kane County for their efforts during this recent snowstorm.

This past Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday produced the most severe snow emergency in over a decade.

Great job, Sugar Grove. Last Wednesday night, at the height of the white-out, a Sugar Grove police officer came to the aid of a stranded motorist at the corner of Denny and Bliss.

Thanks to the community’s generosity in support, volunteers and donations, we have been able to meet the hunger needs of our neighbors.

Maple Park—The support we received in recent months both before and after Joe’s loss has been amazing.

I’ve heard talk again about how teenagers should be required to earn a “C” average in order to get their driver’s license, and I disagree with this.

It came as no surprise that the community came together before, during and after last week’s historic blizzard that dumped more than 20 inches of snow on the area.

Sugar Grove—February marks Financial Aid Awareness Month at Waubonsee Community College, with several free public events planned.

Lawrence J. “Tuffy” Faber, 87, of Lily Lake, passed away at Delnor Hospital in Geneva on Friday, Feb. 4, 2011.

Elburn—When geneology and history buff Laura Chapman, who is director of liturgy at St. Gall Church, saw that the church would mark its 100th year as a parish, her mind started working on how the congregation could...

ELBURN—This month's community event, sponsored by the Elburn Lions Club on Jan. 26, featured counselors from The Center for Rural Psychology in Elburn who spoke on the subject of bullying.

Magician Ron Clayton performed a show for children called Simply Magic at the Elburn Town and Country Public Library on Jan. 27.

Photos from the Jan. 28 Pinewood Derby in Elburn.

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.

A look through this week's church news and events.

All Kaneland schools will be open on Friday, Feb. 4. Classes, after-school practices and activities will also resume as scheduled.

Regional—Like much of Illinois, the Kaneland area is attempting to dig out and restore travel and communications following a historic blizzard that entered the area Tuesday and was still blowing as of press time Wednesday.

KANELAND—After the hysterics of Friday night, it was conceivable the Knights would have a letdown.

KANELAND—When you have evenings like Thursday against Marmion Academy, you have to look for bright spots.

KANELAND—With the 2010-11 regular season in a true homestretch, the only way to begin a busy week of competition for Kaneland bowling turned out to be the most ideal.

After a Dec. 9 feature on Bill and Lee Sweatt as members of the AHL’s Manitoba Moose, Lee was called up to the parent Vancouver Canucks and managed to be a difference maker against the Nashville Predators.

KANELAND—It’s over and done with, but Kaneland girls basketball would have loved to end its home schedule with a win on Saturday afternoon.

Elburn—Elburn Baseball & Softball is currently taking online registration for the upcoming 2011 season.

WASCO—Wasco Girls Fastpitch Softball (WGFSL) has begun registration. WGFSL is a recreational softball league open to all area girls grades kindergarten through 12th grade.

KANELAND—Knights Wrestling Club celebrates 25 years of dedication. The Knights Wrestling Club is the youth (5-14 year olds) wrestling organization that is a feeder program to and operates out of Kaneland High School.

As the storm begins to leave the area, those of us at the Elburn Herald are in similar situations to many of you—stuck at home, with little to no ability to leave.

On behalf of the Holiday Spirit Committee, we would like to thank this community for its overwhelming response to those in need.

Fayola Jean Musser, 85, of Sugar Grove, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by the love and prayers of her family on Tuesday, Jan. 25, 2011.

Catherine “Katie” H. Schramer, 85, of Virgil, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2011, at the Provena Geneva Care Center, where she had recently become a resident.

MAPLE PARK—Parents and professionals are hungry for knowledge about autism spectrum disorders. “The Dynamic Child,” an all-day education event on Saturday, Feb. 19, will address that need.