Briefs: Elgin prepared for storm

Like many area towns feeling the pinch of limited salt supplies, Elgin officials said Tuesday they were conserving salt by mixing it with sand. "We've only used salt when conditions absolutely warrant it," said John Loete, Elgin public works director, who noted the city normally uses 6,500 tons of salt but this winter has consumed 13,000 tons. Elgin has established 17 snow removal routes each totaling 55 miles. All 34 plows were staffed throughout Tuesday night and this morning, city officials said.

See 'Peter Pan' at Larkin

A dance adaptation of "Peter Pan" will be performed by Larkin students at 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday. Tickets are $5 for senior citizens and students, and $8 for adults. Call 847-888-5200, ext. 8420.

Nonprofits eye customers

The Center for Nonprofit Leadership at McHenry County College will present "Creating a Culture of Excellent Customer Service in the Non-Profit World," from at 8:30 p.m. Thursday in Room B166-167 at the college, 8900 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake. Call Molly Walsh at (815) 455-8697.

Dist. 158 re-ups landscaper

The Huntley Unit District 158 school board has renewed its grounds management contract with Moore Turf Care. The contract ends Nov. 30. The contract will probably go out to bid when it is up, board members said. "We should go out to bid for the grounds management contract," board member Larry Snow said. "That's just good business practice." Moore Turf Care is owned by David Moore, husband of former board candidate Linda Moore.

Dist. 300 trims bank costs

The Community Unit District 300 school board has taken its first look at a proposal that would consolidate the district's banking with the goal of reducing bank-related expenses. District 300 currently has numerous accounts at five different banks. The district is soliciting proposals from banks to reduce the number of accounts, decrease bank fees, increase the interest collected and decrease staff time spent managing the accounts. District finance officials plan to recommend a vendor for banking services by April 14.