Archive for March, 2012

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Waubonsee’s Randall becomes Mr. 800 in Fla.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.—Long-time Waubonsee Community College head coach Dave Randall joined a select group as his Chiefs downed Fergus Falls (MN) Community College 6-3 at the Walter Fuller Baseball Complex to give him 800 career coaching victories.

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Men in Blue

On March 3 at Harter Middle School, the Elburn “Smurfs” won the 4th grade tournament championship over Sugar Grove, 22-13.

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KYFL and Cheer begin

KANELAND—Kaneland Youth Football and Cheer (KYFL) is a youth sports league that plays and cheers in the the Midwest Youth “Big 12” Football Conference (MYFC).

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Letter: Don’t forget the judges on election day

On Tuesday, March 20, voters will have a chance to cast their ballot in the Illinois primary for national, state and local offices.

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Sunshine Week: Accountability requires openness

The timing was apropos when Attorney General Lisa Madigan issued a binding opinion regarding the disclosure of invoices between attorneys and the public bodies they represent. The opinion is dated March 12, which marked the beginning of National Sunshine Week.

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Letter: Lauzen for Kane County Board Chairman

When I was mayor of Geneva from 1997 to 2001 and throughout Chris Lauzen’s tenure as state senator, he was helpful to our city, as well as neighboring cities in his jurisdiction.

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Letter: Rickert endorses Wallet for auditor

It is my pleasure to be able to endorse Laura C. Wallett for the position of Kane County Auditor in the Republican Primary Election.

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Letter: Thanks for supporting Kaneland wrestling program

On behalf of the Kaneland wrestling team and their families, we’d like to extend our appreciation to our community members that made donations in support of Kaneland’s annual Knight of Fun fundraiser.

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Letter: Terry Hunt for Kane County Auditor on March 20

After participating and attending many political election events throughout this election season, I have come to respect Terry Hunt for his goals, his work ethic and his unconditional respect for others.

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Letter: A variety of endorsements

As voters work more and more to pay their ever increasing mortgages and taxes, they have less time to carefully review the credentials and platforms of the candidates.

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Letter: In support of Bob Tiballi

As a laboratory professional and Kane County registered voter, I write to wholeheartedly endorse Dr. Bob Tiballi for Kane County Coroner.

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Letter: Here we go again

When in my early 20s, in the early 1970s, while living in California, I experienced gas rationing and a huge spike in price.

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Letter: In support of a new tax for Elburn police pension purposes

On March 20, voters will be asked to approve a new tax to fund the pensions of village of Elburn police officers. I am writing this in support of passing the referendum.

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Letter: Chris Lauzen cares about his constituents

As a state Senator, Chris Lauzen has demonstrated what we most need in an elected official—he responds to and represents his constituents.

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Ardath L. Pierce

Ardath Pierce, 71, of Maple Park, formerly of Wheaton, Ill., passed away at her daughter’s home in North Riverside, in the early morning hours of Thursday, March 8, 2012, following a brief battle with cancer.

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Local, state emergency management officials launch weather alert radio contest

SPRINGFIELD—Local and state emergency management officials this week launched a statewide contest aimed at increasing awareness and use of weather alert radios.

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Local residents named to Kishwaukee College dean’s list

MALTA, ILL.—Robin Gwynn Larson and Alyse Christine Olson of Maple Park, and Lindsay Nicole Rempala of Sugar Grove, were named to the fall 2011 dean’s list at Kishwaukee College.

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Schuberg named to University of Dubuque fall dean’s list

DUBUQUE, IOWA—Joshua Schuberg of Elburn was named to the the University of Dubuque’s fall semester 2011 academic dean’s list.

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Local residents make the dean’s list at DePaul University

CHICAGO—The following local residents made the dean’s list at DePaul University for the fall quarter of 2011:

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Local students named to dean’s list at Beloit College

BELOIT, WIS.—Jenny Bauer and Alexander Norman of Elburn were named to Beloit College’s dean’s list for the fall semester.

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O’Connor named to dean’s list at Saint Mary’s College

NOTRE DAME, IND.—Olivia O’Connor, the daughter of Elizabeth and Scott O’Connor of Sugar Grove, was named to the dean’s list for the fall 2011 semester at Saint Mary’s College in Notre Dame, Ind. To earn academic honors at Saint Mary’s, a student must achieve a grade point average (GPA) of at least 3.6 on a [...]

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Meuer named to Hartwick College dean’s list

ONEONTA, N.Y.—Katie Meuer of Elburn, daughter of Krista and Michael Meuer, has been named to the fall term dean’s list at Hartwick College.

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Zahnle named to dean’s list at Parkland College

CHAMPAIGN, ILL.—Emily Zahnle of Elburn was among approximately 1,060 students named to the Parkland College dean’s list for fall semester 2011.

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Shaw named to dean’s list at Drake University

DES MOINES, IOWA—Kelly Shaw of Elburn was named to the dean’s list at Drake University.

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Corbett named to dean’s list at Ithaca College

ITHACA, N.Y.—Jessica Corbett, daughter of James and Lorrie Corbett of Sugar Grove and a freshman journalism major, was named to the dean’s list at Ithaca College’s Roy H. Park School of Communications for the fall 2011 semester.

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Illinois dean’s list, graduates named for fall, December 2011

Champaign, ILL.—The following students were named to the Illinois dean’s list for fall 2011:

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Judson University announces fall 2011 graduates

ELGIN, ILL.—Kelli Hanson (education in literacy) and Tiffany Komosa (Christian ministries) of Elburn received their degrees with the 66th graduating class from Judson University during their commencement ceremonies on Dec. 10, 2011.

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Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District Board election results

KANE and DUPAGE COUNTIES—Gerard Fabrizius of Maple Park, Tomas A. Konen of Sugar Grove, and Maureen McAllister of Wayne, Ill., on Feb. 23, at Riverside Receptions, were elected by ballot vote to serve a two-year term on the Board of Directors of the Kane-DuPage Soil and Water Conservation District.

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Vision of Main Street Elburn available on village website

ELBURN—Anyone who would like to see the business development plan for Elburn’s downtown can find it by going to the village’s website, elburn.il.us., and clicking on “Document Center,” then “Planning Commission,” and then “Old Town Elburn Business Development Plan.”

March 9th, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

MP police plan anti-bullying workshops

MAPLE PARK—After hearing from parents of students in Kaneland schools, the Maple Park Police Department decided to hold a series of anti-bullying workshops, free of charge, to help educate students and their parents about bullying and how to help reduce it.

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Board approves planning commission recommendations

ELBURN—Based on recommendations from the Elburn Planning Commission, the Village Board on Monday approved a special use permit for 707 Herra St. to allow food processing at Units A and B.

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129 year tradition continues in Elburn on Sunday

ELBURN—A long-standing tradition is celebrating 129 years of success.

The St. Gall St. Patrick’s Day dinner will be held on Sunday, March 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Parish Hall, located at 120 W. Shannon St. (corner of Shannon and Main streets, downtown Elburn).

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