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Snow removal change
The Geneva Public Works Department has changed its snow removal and salting practice. When snowfall is less than 1 inch, and plowing operations are not necessary, salt will be applied lightly to snow emergency routes, school areas, hills, curves and intersections that have stop signs. Secondary streets, cul-de-sacs, alleys and dead-end streets will receive less salt this year. Geneva does not mix sand in to stretch its salt because sand is not a de-icing agent, it damages the stormwater sewer system, it bounces off the pavement into the curb area and has to be cleaned up in the spring, according to the city's policy, which can be found at geneva.il.us, under the "Streets and Sidewalks" page.
Holiday hoops
The Fox Valley Park District is hosting its Holiday Classic Youth Basketball Tournament Jan. 2 to 4. Each team is guaranteed at least three games, with awards going to the first- and second-place teams in each division. Game sites are the Eola Community Center (555 S. Eola Road, Aurora) for the fifth-grade division, Prisco Community Center (150 W. Illinois Ave., Aurora) for the sixth-grade division and the Vaughan Athletic Center (2121 W. Indian Trail, Aurora) for the seventh- and eighth-grade divisions. Travel and feeder teams are invited to register. Registration forms are available at the centers. The registration fee is $240 per team and is due today. Call Matt Saviello at (630) 859-8606.
Clerk's holiday hours
The Kane County Clerk's Office of Vital Records is altering its hours for the Christmas and New Year's holidays. The office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 23 and closed Dec. 25 and 26. The following week, the office will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Dec. 30 and closed Jan. 1. For more information, call (630) 232-5950.
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.