Archive for December, 2012

Cherry Tomatoes recalled due to possible salmonella contamination

KANE COUNTY—The Kane County Health Department recently announced that Capital City Fruit, Inc. of Norwalk, Iowa, is voluntarily recalling cherry tomatoes shipped by Rio Queen Citrus Inc. on Nov. 10.

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MP teen killed in multi-car collision

CAMPTON HILLS—A two-car collision in Campton Hills has claimed the life of a Maple Park teen.

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SG native stars in ‘found footage’ thriller

SUGAR GROVE—When Sugar Grove native Summer Smith Bellessa and her husband, Kerry Bellessa, saw an AMBER Alert notice as they drove down an Arizona highway, they began debating what they would do if they actually saw the suspect’s car—would they follow it? Would that put the victim in more danger?

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Huntley Brown concert at First Baptist Church

BIG ROCK—First Baptist Church will host a concert featuring pianist extraordinaire Huntley Brown on Sunday, Dec. 9, at the church, 201 Lincoln Ave., Big Rock.

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Too much for Morris

Lady Knights lay hurt on rival Redskins in NIB-12 tilt
Kaneland—Lady Knights basketball doubled its pleasure on Friday evening in Grundy County.

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Tylertown!

Carlson’s putback buzzer-beater gives KHS win No. 1
KANELAND—It was a case of right place, right time for Kaneland junior Tyler Carlson.

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Knights power through

Wrestlers slammed by Sycamore, split Saturday triangular
KANELAND—Area teams know when they’ve been on a mat with the Sycamore Spartans—the KHS grapplers are no different.

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Bowlers secure non-conference win

Lady Knights solve Lisle, dropped by Dixon
Kaneland—Kaneland bowling had a rougher start than they would have liked, but it no longer has to wonder where its first win will come from.

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KHS fall sports announce awards

Kaneland—The Kaneland High School fall sports programs recently concluded their respective awards nights.

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Knights Wrestling Club kicks off season

The Knights Wrestling Club sent nine wrestlers to the Neuqua Valley Invitational on Saturday to open the club’s season.

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Guest editorial: Celebrating the First Amendment

The hardest line to sing in the “Star-Spangled Banner” is also the most important.

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Letter: Disagrees with Kaneland tax levy resolution

Susan Ericson, director of tax extension for the Kane County Clerk Office, recently indicated that she and her staff employ almost the exact 4.3 percent formula, as stated by Dr. Julie-Ann Fuchs, Kaneland assistant superintendent for business, to determine 2012 tax extensions.

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Robert E. ‘Hambone’ Hamblen

Robert E. “Hambone” Hamblen, 61, passed away peacefully on Nov. 19, 2012. He was born Feb. 2, 1951.

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Zachary M. Bingham

Zachary M. Bingham, 18, of Maple Park, died tragically in the early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012.

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Church news for Dec. 6

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

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Waubonsee receives two New Look Awards

SUGAR GROVE—Waubonsee Community College recently received two $1,600 New Look Awards from the Illinois Community College Board through the Illinois Center for Specialized Professional Support.

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AMBER Alert team celebrates 10-year anniversary

SPRINGFIELD—The Illinois AMBER (America’s Missing Broadcast Emergency Response) Alert Task Force recently announced the 10-year anniversary of the first AMBER Alert broadcast in Illinois.

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Fox Valley Career Center names Students of the Month for October 2012

KANELAND—Kaneland High School students Adrik Provost (Electrician I), Jose Rivera (Auto Technology), Anne Salerno (Early Childhood II), Luke Farris (EMT), Danielle Wylie (Welding I), George Wilson (Fire Science II) and Zachary Martinelli (Early Childhood I) were recognized by Fox Valley Career Center as Students of the Month for October 2012.

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