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Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Sheriff's Office Conducting Special Patrols Super Bowl Weekend

The Kendall County Sheriff's office encourages motorists to safely celebrate Super Bowl weekend and offers advice on staying safe.

The following is from a release issued by the Kendall County Sheriff's Office:  The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office announced it will conduct special patrols this Super Bowl weekend cracking down on drunk drivers and seat belt law violators. “We are reminding everyone that if you choose to drink and drive in Kendall County this weekend, you will lose,” said Operations Commander Phil Smith.  “If you plan on drinking alcohol while cheering on your team, pass your keys to a sober driver before the Super Bowl party begins. Follow the rules or the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office will arrest you.” “This weekend can be a deadly and dangerous time because of drunk driving,” said Commander Smith.  “To help combat this trend we will increase traffic…

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Snapshot

Snapshot: Kyle Moser and Family at the Super Bowl

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U.S. Marine Corps Lance Cpl. Kyle Moser of Oswego got the trip of a lifetime over the weekend when he attended the Super Bowl with members of his family and legendary Bears quarterback Jim McMahon. Moser, who was badly injured in Afghanistan in November, was the guest of the Hope for the Warriors Project. These photos and the following article are courtesy of that organization.  Moser flew to Indianapolis with his wife Alex, his father, Bob, and his stepfather, Ronald Zander.  They were invited by Jim McMahon to come to Indianapolis and attend many events leading up to the Super Bowl.  For the Super Bowl, Hope For The Warriors® worked with our supporters to get tickets for each of them. On Wednesday night, they attended a Meet & Greet …

Robyn

10:48 pm on Friday, February 10, 2012

Sorry, here is some more info on our fundraiser: Parkside Lanes Aurora, IL 1pm March 18th Cost is $25.00 per person 12 and up $15.00 per person 11 and younger Price includes 3 games of bowling with shoes. Pizza buffet and soft drinks. We will be having a silent auction, raffle and a 50/50 raffle. Please contact me to sign up or if you need any other information We have 270 spots available for …   more ›

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Sunday Comics

Sunday Comic: Watching the Super Bowl with Mitt Romney

The leading Republican candidate for president tries to score some points with the poor.

Friday, February 3, 2012

Injured Marine Heading to Super Bowl with Punky QB

Kyle Moser will be the special guest of Jim McMahon and Hope for the Warriors.

Since losing both his legs and part of his hand to an explosion in Afghanistan in November, Oswego’s Kyle Moser has spent virtually all of his time inside hospitals. That will all change this weekend as the 2010 Oswego High School graduate and U.S. Marine Corps Lance Corporal will attend the Super Bowl in Indianapolis as the special guest of former Chicago Bear quarterback and Super Bowl champ himself Jim McMahon. The trip is being coordinated by Hope for the Warriors, a group that works “to enhance quality of life for U.S. service members and their families nationwide who have been adversely affected by injuries or death in the line of duty.” Moser came to be the guest of McMahon when the two met via Skype at a birthday party for Moser in…

Pat Gavros

5:05 pm on Sunday, February 5, 2012

This is an incredible day for Kyle....and all of Oswegoans who love and support him! Many thanks to this organization and Jim McMahon for making this happen for Kyle while simultaneously giving him something to look forward to and work towards. Kyle deserves every honor bestowed upon him. When we ask "What does a hero look like", we should see his picture. He will continue to be an inspiration to…   more ›

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