Briefs: Huntley to expand bleachers

Huntley High School is looking to expand seating at its varsity football field. The Huntley Unit District 158 operations staff has recommended the district expand the bleachers because the high school has the least seating in the Fox Valley Conference. The high school is the only school in the conference with fewer than 1,000 seats in its home bleachers, according to District 158. Expanding the bleachers could cost close to $600,000. The district hopes to complete the work by the start of the 2009 football season.

Village warns of siren test

Carpentersville officials remind residents that the village's emergency management warning sirens are tested today and on the first Tuesday of each month. During the testing, the siren will sound for about one to two minutes, compared to an actual emergency when the siren sounds until the danger has passed. For questions or concerns, contact Fire Chief John Schuldt at (847) 426-2131.

Online flu shot scheduling

The McHenry County Department of Health has created an online scheduling system for flu shot appointments (adults, children 9 years and older) at www.mcdh.info. Appointments can also be made by phone at (815) 334-4510 between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Cost is $35; Medicare Part B accepted. The online scheduling system will be available 24 hours a day. Flu shot appointments for children 8 or younger should be made at the Children's Clinic by calling (815) 334-4536.

Helping seniors

The Carpentersville Fire Department and the Dundee Township Park District Senior Center have been awarded scholarships to participate in a training program for seniors developed by the National Fire Protection Association. "Remembering When: A Fire and Fall Prevention Program for Older Adults" offers strategies to help prevent fires and falls among seniors. The conference will be held Dec. 3 to 5 in Boston.