Archive for October, 2012

Girls pound Pretzel Invite field

KANELAND—It was the 36th annual Pretzel Invite hosted by Freeport High School on Saturday, but the only number that mattered was “1.”

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Ryley Bailey named WIAC Offensive Player of the Week

Platteville, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin-Platteville football team defeated UW-Eau Claire, 49-19, last week.

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Fundraiser set to help send Dyer to Australian track-and-field meet

Maple Park—Kaneland High School student-athlete Nathan Dyer was selected by “Down Under Sports” to represent the state of Illinois and compete in a track-and-field competition next June in Australia.

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Lady Knights drop tight match to Geneva, beat Ottawa

KANELAND—Lady Knights volleyball could have rolled through this week with two victories as they enter the final third of the 2012 regular season.

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Soccer takes it on the foot vs. DeKalb

KANELAND—It’s a given that any Northern Illinois Big XII matchup on the soccer pitch is the furthest thing from a guarantee, regardless of record.

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McDole Elementary to celebrate International Walk to School Day

MONTGOMERY—Kaneland McDole Elementary School in Montgomery will join schools from around the world to celebrate International Walk to School Day on Wednesday, Oct. 3.

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Guest Editorial: Newspapers are community icons

ongratulations. By holding this newspaper in your hands [or reading online], you are participating in a strong community tradition that dates back hundreds of years.

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Letter: Save the Kaneville Post Office

The United States Post Office has begun a process that threatens the village and township of Kaneville with a loss of identity and a loss of vital services.

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Letter: A thank you to those who participated in the Sept. 11 Memorial Firemen’s Garden

Sept. 11, 2012. It was the day of remembering, giving thanks to so many people who gave of their time and/or materials.

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Letter: A thank you to Elburn Jewel/Osco

The Elburn Countryside Food Pantry sincerely thanks the Jewel/Osco in Elburn and its team, led by Store Director Luigi De Matteo, for their outstanding support and contributions to the Food Pantry.

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Church News for Oct. 4

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

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Molly Grace Herra

Brian and Laura Herra of Elburn announce the birth of their daughter, Molly Grace, who was born June 26, 2012, at Delnor-Community Hospital in Geneva.

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Norma E. Reynolds

Norma E. Reynolds, 80, of Sycamore, formerly of Maple Park, passed away suddenly yet peacefully on Saturday, Sept. 29, at OSF St. Anthony Medical Center in Rockford, Ill.

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Filing period for School Board candidates

Kaneland—Nominating petition forms for the April 9, 2013, school board election in Kaneland Community Unit School District No. 302 are now available.

October 3rd, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued

Kids help out

Mia, Katherine, Sarah, Matthew, Josh and Ty (left to right) are students at Kaneland John Stewart Elementary School. They are helping to promote the annual John Stewart Fall and Winter Clothing and Toy Sale.

October 1st, 2012 | | Comments Off | Continued