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 Elburn 9-year-old living dream of showing dogs
Youth competes against adult handlers in prestigious rings
by Martha Quetsch
When Corinne Kolzow was a toddler, she loved watching dog shows on TV. Since then, taking her own dog into the ring was the Elburn girl's dream.
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Growth shifts from homes to stores
by Susan O'Neill
With a struggling economy in the background, the village of Sugar Grove saw a shift of focus in 2008. In previous years much effort was spent planning for residential growth, but this year it was spent on bringing commercial projects into the village.
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Elburn deals with economic downturn
Finances in forefront in 2008
by Martha Quetsch
The community of Elburn showed confidence on some fronts and restraint on others in 2008, reflecting optimism as well as uncertainty about the economy.
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3 Kaneland administrators will take on new roles
by Lynn Meredith
The Kaneland School Board approved changes to administrative staffing for the 2009-10 school to adjust for the the planned retirement of Assistant Superintendent of Business Tom Runty and Director of Special Education Marilee Green.
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SG Park District plans for future
by Susan O'Neill
Local residents surveyed by the Sugar Grove Park District said that biking and walking trails are the recreational facilities most important to them.
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Student artists receive awards
by Lynn Meredith
Six elementary students from Kaneland schools received awards for their art work and the opportunity to have it displayed in a traveling art show throughout the state.
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Never fail a ‘get fit’ resolution again
by Gwen Allen
Many Americans will resolve to be healthy and fit in the New Year, some will succeed, but unfortunately morewill fail. The problem is this resolution requires many small changes to achieve a much larger goal.
Erick Dodendorf, who is a personal trainer and co-owner with Brian Monaghan of Fitness Together in Geneva, said the biggest mistake made by those who vow to “lose weight” or “get fit” are, “They jump in the deep end without knowing how to swim.”
“Another problem is there is a lot of pressure with new year resolutions, people tend to be too hard on themselves and do too much too quick, so they are more likely to fail,” Dodendorf said. “This is a lifestyle change (not a quick fix), so with a little education first, they are more likely to stick with it and see results.”
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Memorial Quilt Raffle winner
Standing in front of the prize quilt (from left to right), Library Director Beverly Holmes Hughes, Library Trustee Sabrina Malano, prize winner Katie Cecchi, and quilt creators Joan Verdeyen, Candy Gawn and Jan Fallmaier. The quilt was created by the Late Night Quilters in memory of Arlene Sondelski, a longtime member of the group, to the Sugar Grove Library Friends. Proceeds from the raffle went to the children’s department of the library. Courtesy Photo
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 Wrestling deals with tough first day of Flavin Invite
by Mike Slodki
Kaneland wrestling’s usual late-Dec. venture to DeKalb’s High School’s Don Flavin Invite proved to be difficult but a valuable learning experience.
Against a 16-team field with many top teams, KHS fell to Stillman Valley 47-33, West Aurora 50-23 and Woodstock 34-21. The Knights’ dual meet record ending 2008 is 5-10. Kaneland was set to grapple with Shepard on day 2 of the invite.
In the loss vs. Stillman Valley, J.T. Webb stuck a 4:46 pin at 160 pounds. A.J. Wagner nabbed a 2:32 pinfall at 215 pounds. Matt Weaver also took home a 7-2 decision at 130 pounds.
Vs. The Blackhawks, Jay Levita (135) earned a 6-5 win, and Cody McGinnis stuck a 2:55 pin at 152 pounds. Heavyweight Jimmy Boyle also earned a pin at 2:42, indicative of his progress lasting the whole season.
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Knight boys finish strong at Marengo tourney
For a holiday stop, Kaneland boys basketball would probably recommend Marengo this time of year.
After beginning the 59th Annual E.C. Nichols Tournament with a loss to Bogan last week, Kaneland rebounded with three consecutive wins to clinch fifth place. On Tuesday, Dec. 23, the Knights handled F.W. Parker High School of Chicago 74-53, defeated North Boone High School of Poplar Grove 55-43 on Saturday morning, and then handled Hampshire 51-43 on Saturday night.
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Lady Knights nab third place in OE consolation
The Lady Knights finished their Oswego East Holiday Classic stay on a winning note, but just barely last Tuesday.
In the battle for third place in the consolation bracket, Kaneland held off a charging Brooks Prep squad 37-35 to close out the gathering and finish 2-1.
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