Briefs: District 53 fills vacancy

The school board vacancy in Butler District 53 in Oak Brook was filled by Dr. Henry Fuentes, an orthopedic surgeon. He was appointed in a unanimous vote this month following a special meeting to fill the vacancy of Tanuja Rathi, who resigned for personal reasons. Fuentes, a 12-year Oak Brook resident, has three children and the youngest will be in eighth grade at Butler Junior High School this fall. He formerly served on the board of directors for the Midwest Club subdivision, served on a District 53 advisory committee and volunteered as a coach on multiple teams in Oak Brook, Hinsdale and Downers Grove. He is a volunteer physician for the school football team in Tinley Park and since 1991 for the Illinois High School Association. His appointment begins July 1 and expires in April 2009.

Low-cost spay clinic

National Animal Welfare Society of the U.S. will transport dogs and cats from the Aurora Animal Control and Care Facility, 600 S. River St., to its Mokena clinic for two low-cost spay/neuter/vaccination programs this summer. The clinics are set for July 9 and Aug. 13. The fee is $50 to spay or neuter a dog and $25 for a cat. Heartworm testing and vaccinations for rabies, distemper and bordetella (kennel cough) are $10 each. Reservations are required. Interested pet owners may pick up a form at the Aurora Animal Control facility or call the Mokena clinic at (708) 478-5102. Pets must be at the Animal Control facility by 6:30 a.m. the day of transport, and will be brought back between 5 and 5:30 p.m. the same day.

Logo design contest

The Village of Carol Stream is accepting entries for designs to be used as part of the community's 50th anniversary celebration next year. The contest is open to Carol Stream residents or those who live in the village. All entries must incorporate the number "50" as well as "Carol Stream" in its design. The deadline for entries is Sept. 26. Entries can be e-mailed to administration@carolstream.org. For more information, call (630) 871-6250.

Heart for Life 5K Sunday

The 10th annual Heart for Life 5K Run/Walk begins at 8:15 a.m. Sunday at 4200 Commerce Court, Lisle, just east of the Naperville/Lisle Hilton. The day includes an Adult 5K Run, 2-Mile Fitness Walk and Kid's Fun Run. There will be themed water stations along the way. The event is sponsored by Midwest Heart Community Foundation, Midwest Heart Specialists and M&M Orthopaedics to promote cardiovascular health. More than 1,800 people of all ages are expected to participate. The run is free and open to the public. Early bird registration is from 9 a.m. to noon today at the Hilton, 3003 Corporate West Drive. Participants also can bid on silent auction items at that time. For details, call (630) 991-2199.

Food pantry seeks fish

Loaves & Fishes Community Pantry in Naperville has plenty of loaves, but no fishes. Supplies of canned tuna and salmon are depleted, and are too expensive for the food pantry to afford at current prices. The pantry is asking area residents who may have extra canned fish in their cupboard or see a special on tuna or salmon at the grocery store to consider sharing. Donations may be dropped off from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. weekdays and from noon to 2 p.m. Sundays at 556 W. Fifth Ave., Naperville. For details, contact (630) 355-3663 or www.loaves-fishes.org.