ELBURN—A new non-profit organization is giving a home to horses in need.

Casey’s Safe Haven is a holistic horse rescue that opened its doors to the public this summer as a home for retired horses from the police service, pony rides and race tracks.

KANELAND—With public education in the spotlight recently regarding questions raised about standardized testing effectiveness, one Kaneland High School teacher is flipping the system on its head for her students.

Strong Sectional effort punches Knight golf’s State ticket
KANELAND—Kaneland golf will be taking swings at Weibring Golf Club at Illinois State University in Normal, Ill., on Friday and Saturday, Oct. 12-13.

KANELAND—It was a truncated lineup that took to the course at Sterling.

It was a way to improve and get even more battle tested en route to conference and beyond for those that participated.

Cutsinger, Kuipers emerge from pack for boys XC
KANELAND—If it’s early October, you’ll know where to find Kaneland boys cross country.

St Charles—Crafters are welcome to apply for a spot at the Susan G. Komen “Pretty in Pink” Softball Tournaments to be held on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 20-21.

Maple Park—The Maple Park Youth Basketball Program for third- through-eighth-grade boys runs from mid-January through mid-March.

As a parent of an autistic son, it’s hard to find a state legislator who is willing to understand the issues that parents of special needs children face on a daily basis, and has the experience to provide solutions …

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

Neal L. Petrie, 58, of Rochelle, Ill., passed away Monday, Oct. 1, 2012, in Hackensack, Minn.

SUGAR GROVE—Waubonsee Community College Nursing instructor Tracy Limbrunner of Sugar Grove was recently granted tenure, effective spring semester 2013.

ELBURN—Approximately 30 community members and about 10 Kaneland High School students participated in an Elburn visioning session on Sept. 26 at Lions Park.

ELBURN—According to Elburn Village Attorney Bob Britz, the bonding company holding the escrow money for Blackberry Creek has agreed to complete everything on the subdivision’s punch list, with the exception of providing the “as builts.”

Giving to the community a way of life for Paisano’s owners
ELBURN—When Annette Theobald was a young girl, her mother was her role model for helping others in the community. Her family was active in the church, and it was there where she first heard her mom say, “Let’s see how we can help.”

Kaneland—Much like the ball off a drive, the Knights’ golf team’s fortunes keep going up and forward.

KANELAND—Fellow Northern Illinois Big XII (NIB-12) schools must be shaking their collective heads when it comes to the prospect of facing Kaneland football.