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Flush it out

Cary's annual hydrant flushing program is under way and is expected to last for two weeks, depending on the weather. Workers will flush hydrants north of Route 14 first. There are 1,000 hydrants in the village. Flushing takes place between 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. and during that time, your tap water may turn brown. The village encourages residents to take precautions when washing clothes and to let the water run until it clears. For details, call the public works department at (847) 639-0003.

ECC students get accolades

A group of Elgin Community College students earned honors in the Illinois SkillsUSA Championships held April 23 to 25 in Springfield. The technical competition tests heating, ventilation air conditioning and refrigeration, business, nursing, education and automotive students. All 18 ECC students who competed returned with honors - 13 with medals and six with ribbons.

Fresh face needed

The Algonquin-Lake in the Hills Fire Protection District Fire Commission has an opening on the board that expires June 2010 and asks all interested people to send a letter detailing your name, address, contact information, how long you have lived in the district, your current profession and any community projects or experience you have. The board also requests a 300-word essay detailing why you want to join the commission. Letters are due June 5. They should be sent to the attention of the board president at the headquarters station, 1020 W. Algonquin Road, Lake in the Hills, 60156. For details, call Chief Kevin Rynders at (847) 658-8233.