Briefs: Firewood sale moves
The Geneva Beautification Committee has moved its firewood sale, due to construction at City Hall. Bundles are now located at Geneva Fire Station 2, 2530 Fargo Blvd., two blocks west of Randall Road. Bundles are by the utility payment box, and cost $5. Make checks payable to the committee; cash is also accepted. For details, call Sherri Weitl at (630) 232-7494 or (630) 584-5762.
Landscape earns award
Native landscaping incorporated on the Geneva Middle School North campus has earned a 2008 Conservation and Native Landscaping Award from the Environmental Protection Agency and Chicago Wilderness. Its naturalized basins and bioswales provide a habitat for birds and other species, protect high-quality downstream water resources, and can serve as an outdoor learning laboratory for middle school students.
Your coats, toys needed
The South Elgin Fire Protection District has teamed up with the Marine Corps Reserve Toys For Tots program to help make sure needy children in the area receive a new toy this holiday season. New, unwrapped toys can be dropped off until Dec. 19 at Fire Station 1, 150 W. State St., and Station 2, 2055 McDonald Road. The donation of toys will help less fortunate families in the South Elgin area. In addition to serving as a toy drop-off location, the fire district is again serving as a drop-off site for state Rep. Randy Ramey's annual coat drive. New and gently-used coats for all ages will be collected at both fire stations and distributed to needy families.
West Chicago newsletter
The West Chicago Police Department launched a new e-mail system for residents and workers. Police News is an e-mail distribution that will allow the department to send e-mails regarding incidents within the city and nearby communities, police department events, safety tips and more. Anyone who resides or works in West Chicago can sign up for the program. To subscribe, e-mail policenews@westchicago.org from the e-mail address you would like to register. You will automatically be added to the list. Call (630) 293-2222.