KOSEY CORNERTime for the annual back-to-school column. I always enjoy writing this column, possibly because I am not the one going back to school. I know you are never to old to learn, but now that happens for me on a less structured basis – no need for the No. 2 pencil, the folders, the markers, college- or wide-ruled paper, the box of crayons, etc.
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Eleanor L. Kartje, 85, Retired hospital secretary
Brookfield resident Eleanor L. Kartje (nee Bailey), 85, died Aug. 21, 2010. Ms. Kartje was born on Nov. 25, 1924, one of five children in her family. She married Harold Kartje, who survives his wife, and worked as a secretary at LaGrangeMemorial Hospital prior to retirement.
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Edward J. Caron, 81, Retired from Reynolds Aluminum
Edward J. Caron, 81, a former resident of Brookfield, died Aug. 19, 2010 at his home in Crest Hill.
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LT digs in to defend state title
Web Extra!The Lyons Township soccer team fittingly opens its Class 3A state title defense today (Wednesday, Aug. 25) against Sandburg, the last large-school team to win consecutive state championships in 2001 and 2002. While the Lions certainly have the potential to push for matching the Eagles’ back-to-back title run, LT coach Paul Labbato wisely is taking an incremental view of the upcoming season.
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RB to use element of surprise
Web Extra!Last fall, the Riverside-Brookfield soccer team won its first-ever regional championship with an impressive 6-2 victory over St. Francis. During the regular season, the team cruised to the Metro Suburban Conference title.
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All systems a go for LT
When he was hired last year as the Lyons Township football coach, Kurt Weinberg brought with him from his days coaching at Highland Park an explosive spread offensive style that produced 35.5 points per game for the Giants in 2008.
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Western Springs wins Overholt
The 47th Annual Roy A. Overholt Invitational Tournament hosted several exciting, unpredictable games this month. Last week’s championship game was no exception as Western Springs rallied for a 7-6 victory over South Cicero to claim the coveted title.
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Friars to rely on Hart
Pat Hart reminds Fenwick football head coach Joe DiCanio of Brien Rooney, and that’s a good thing.
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RB soccer to use element of surprise
Last fall, the Riverside-Brookfield soccer team won its first-ever regional championship with an impressive 6-2 victory over St. Francis. During the regular season, the team cruised to the Metro Suburban Conference title.
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The time has come
Web Extra! SlideshowSchool started on Monday for Riverside-Brookfield; however, the RB football team has already earned “A’s” across the board this summer according to first-year head coach Jason Rech.