Briefs: Dist. 204 meets tonight
Indian Prairie Unit District 204 will hold a special meeting at 6 tonight at the Crouse Education Center, 780 Shoreline Drive, Aurora. While there is little on the public portion of the agenda, there is a possibility, according to board President Mark Metzger, that the district will be able to release environmental reports concerning the land off Eola Road near Aurora where it plans to build Metea Valley High School. Critics have said the site presents several hazards while the district has maintained it is safe for students.
Chicken pox at area school
Spring Brook Elementary School in Naperville has experienced several recent cases of chicken pox, according to an e-mail sent to parents Wednesday from nurse Lauren Donlan. She said early symptoms include headache, slight fever and malaise followed by a blotchy rash that forms small blisters and eventually scabs. Children should be kept isolated for at least six days after eruptions appear or until the blisters are crusted and dry. Parents are asked to report cases of chicken pox to the school's health office. Donlan can be reached at (630) 428-6621.
Five join YMCA board
The Heritage YMCA of Naperville, Aurora and Oswego has announced the election of five new corporate board members. Jason Altenbern, the community relations coordinator for Indian Prairie Unit District 204, also is the Fry and Field House Family YMCA branch chairman. Mike Jannusch is the senior vice president, division head, commercial banking, Park National Bank. John Rico, founder and chief executive officer of Rico Enterprises, brings extensive volunteer experience. Renee Robinson is an attorney practicing in Aurora. Zaidi Syed of Zaidi Enterprise LLC, is heavily involved in the Naperville community and in the process of opening a new restaurant, Zaidi's, in Naperville.
Milestone for service
Community Nursing Services will celebrate its 50th anniversary of Bringing Care Home with a program featuring Dr. Patch Adams at 10:30 a.m. April 12 at Glenbard North High School, 990 N. Kuhn Road, Carol Stream. Tickets are $35 with a registration deadline of March 28. Proceeds will benefit nursing service programs offering in-home nursing care. For details, visit www.cnshomehealth.org or call (630) 933-7474.
Pharmacy gets makeover
Family Pharmacy, located in the Family Foods store in Carol Stream, will be moving next month to a new location at 942 Army Trail Road. A grand opening is planned in May. For more information, call the pharmacy at (630) 213-0800.
Borer prompts law change
Lombard has revised some local tree and shrub regulations to detect and monitor the possible spread of the emerald ash borer. The borer hasn't been found in the village, but it has been discovered in nearby Glendale Heights. Lombard is keeping tabs because there are more than 3,000 ash trees standing in parkways throughout the village and an undetermined number on private property. It is unlawful to remove or cut down any tree on private property without first filing an application and procuring a permit from the Lombard public works department. Free permits issued shall remain in effect for six months and are only valid for the tree or trees specified at the time of approval. For details, call (630) 620-5740 or visit www.villageoflombard.org.