PLR-10-15-2015

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SANDWICH, PLANO MEET ON GRIDIRON

By MATT SCHURY mschury@kendallcountynow.com

‘WAR ON 34’ WIN Nothing brings out school spirit like a good old-fashioned neighborhood rivalry. The Sandwich Indians hosted the Plano Reapers on Friday night and this game proved no exception. While Plano came in with a better record, the Reapers had not won a game in Sandwich since 2006. Fans on both sides turned out for the game to support their respective teams, with many in the Sandwich student section donning pink for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Neither team disappointed, with Sandwich defending its home turf and holding a lead through much of the game. Plano battled back for a come-from-behind victory. For details on the game, see page 16.

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TOP: Plano Reaper fans celebrate a Plano touchdown late in the first quarter in a 33-26 win over rival Sandwich. ABOVE LEFT: The Indians take the field to meet Plano. ABOVE RIGHT: Decked out in pink, the Sandwich student section cheers on the Indians as they take on rival Plano on Friday night at home.

Kendall Area Transit may have to cut back its service if the state budget impasse is not resolved by the end of this month. Paul LaLonde, KAT program director, said this week the service, which provides dial-a-ride public transportation to residents throughout Kendall County, may have to reduce its hours of operation in the morning and evening if state dollars do not start flowing again. LaLonde said the agency received state funds a few weeks ago to cover its April, May and June operating months. “The only thing we really can do is reduce service,” LaLonde said. “Our philosophy is to maintain some level for those most transit dependent rather than do a total shutdown, which doesn’t benefit anybody. If we stay open, even if it’s on a smaller basis, that’s helping people who most need it.” About 65 percent of KAT’s roughly $1 million budget comes from state grants with a smaller portion of federal and local dollars, LaLonde said. KAT operates from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, and LaLonde said without state funding they might have to cut their service hours by an hour in the morning and a few hours in the afternoon. He stressed the county hasn’t made a final decision but anticipates the roughly 2,000 riders KAT serves each month could see cuts as early as the beginning of November. “It’s an unfortunate situation, nobody ever thought it would get this far. All I can really do is urge people to call their state reps, call the governor’s office and ask

LOCAL NEWS

WHERE IT’S AT

Girls headed to state

Hands-on learning

Reapers golf team takes 2nd place at Nazareth Sectional; Rylie Loux fires 80 / 16

City Council OKs Plano High School student as intern to work with treasurer’s office / 2

Forum ................................................... 5 Fire calls .............................................. 9 Kristy Lawrie Gravlin................. 12-13 Local news ..................................... 2-13 Opinion................................................. 4 Police reports..................................... 8 Sports............................................ 14-16

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