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Geneva park damage may be worse than first thought Apr 22, 2013 12:00 AM
Damage to Island Park in Geneva may be more extensive than park district officials estimated, parks director Sheavoun Lambillotte said Monday afternoon. It appears Thursday's torrents of river water washed away much of the dirt-related work done last summer while the park was closed during reconstruction of the north bridge. Meanwhile, North Aurora is asking residents to submit reports of any damage they suffered, to be turned in to Kane County for its application for federal aid.
Judge dismisses wrongful death lawsuit in 2011 Geneva dam drowning Mar 22, 2013 12:00 AM
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the family of a Naperville man who drowned in August 2011 trying to save his girlfriend's child from the boil created by the Geneva Dam on the Fox River. The attorney for William Suchy, brother of the late Randy Suchy, promised an appeal.
Margaret Condon: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Margaret Condon, running for Geneva Park Board (6-year Terms)
Matthew Gauntt: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Matthew Gauntt, running for Geneva Park Board (6-year Terms)
Jay Moffat: Candidate ProfileFeb 15, 2013 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Jay Moffat, running for Geneva Park Board (6-year Terms)
Moffat remains on Geneva Library ballot Jan 31, 2013 12:00 AM
The Geneva Library has decided to keep Jay Moffat on the April ballot, after questioning whether running for park board and library board was possible due to an issue with the compatability of offices.
Sunset Dance now enrolling 2013 recital classes Dec 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Enrollment is now open for Sunset Dance Academy's 2013 recital classes at the Geneva Park District. Children will build confidence, teamwork skills, coordination and showmanship as they prepare for their stage debut. This session begins Friday, Jan. 5.
New bridge, new playground at Geneva’s Island ParkOct 17, 2012 12:00 AM
Fox River Trail users have one less detour going through Geneva, as Island Park has re-opened. It was closed this summer while a bridge was replaced, the playground remodeled and ash trees removed.
Kites fill the sky at Peck Farm Park in Geneva Sep 15, 2012 12:00 AM
It's unlikely anyone objected to being told to go fly a kite Saturday at Peck Farm Park in Geneva. That's because adults and children descended on the property from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the Geneva Park District's second annual Kite Festival. While the sky was sunny and the temperature warm, it wasn't a prime kite-flying day because of a lack of wind.
Fox Valley Folk Festival features music and storytelling Aug 28, 2012 12:00 AM
Stories old and new will be shared through song and spoken word at the 36th annual Fox Valley Folk Music and Storytelling Festival, set for Sunday and Monday, Sept. 2-3, at Island Park in Geneva. The two days will feature more than 100 hours of folk music, dance, stories and workshops performed by more than thirty-five of the finest Midwest and national folk music and storytelling acts.
Corn smut, drought and insects: tales from a community gardenAug 25, 2012 12:00 AM
Smut. Drought. Wind. Ravenous insects. I've fought them all this summer in my plot at the Geneva Community Gardens, and still find the experiment worthwhile.
Area skaters compete for glory in Geneva Aug 12, 2012 12:00 AM
Marcell Purham started skateboarding in South Elgin about seven years ago to stay out of trouble. Those years of practice paid off Sunday for the 20-year-old, as he won two categories of the Geneva Park District's skateboard competition.
Geneva park improvement in first weekJun 21, 2012 12:00 AM
Construction is progressing at Geneva's Island Park with help from a grant by the Illinois Department of Transportation. The massive undertaking of replacing the north bridge to the island began Friday, and city engineer John Zeman reported on the progress at Monday's Geneva Park District Board meeting.
Geneva parks budget sees higher spending on fuel Apr 19, 2012 12:00 AM
The proposed 2012-13 Geneva Park District budget anticipates spending 17 percent more on gasoline and diesel fuel, due to increased costs; a decline in program fees from Peck Farm Park, as participation has dropped; and spending about 12 percent of income on repaying debt.
Geneva Community Gardens set to open April 21 Apr 11, 2012 12:00 AM
The Geneva Community Gardens at Prairie Green plots will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony April 21, and you may see me there. Not as a reporter, but as one of the inaugural gardeners. Yes, I forked over $60, the nonresident fee, for a 20-by-30-foot plot. Ive grown vegetables at my house, but dont really have a good space, other than the front yard, for a large fenced plot.
Take a gardening class in Geneva Apr 10, 2012 12:00 AM
The Geneva Park District, in cooperation with Heinz Brothers Greenhouse in St. Charles, will offer a variety gardening classes this spring, such as Container Planting and Easy Veggie Gardening.
Island Park in Geneva to close in June for bridge work Mar 26, 2012 12:00 AM
You have a couple more months to enjoy Island Park in Geneva before it will be closed for reconstruction of the concrete bridge and renovation of its playground, the Geneva Park District announced Monday.
Geneva District 304 wins award for financial reporting Mar 2, 2012 12:00 AM
Geneva School District recently received the Association of School Business Officials International’s Certificate of Excellence in Financial Reporting award for having met or exceeded the program’s high standards for financial reporting and accountability.
Geneva artist illustrates best-selling children’s book Feb 25, 2012 12:00 AM
Tom Lichtenheld has illustrated many acclaimed books, and recently his “Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site,” written by Sherri Rinker, has reached the No. 1 slot on The New York Times Best Sellers List, Children’s Picture Books. Come meet the artist when The Art Box in Geneva holds an open house from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, March 2.
Island Park bridge fix will cost less than expected Feb 24, 2012 12:00 AM
Replacing the main bridge in Island Park in Genev will likely cost nearly 25 percent less than the Geneva Park District expected. The job will take most of the spring and summer, and the park will be closed during the work.