Carpentersville Lifestyle
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Century-old sketch helps Elgin man restore his porchSep 18, 2011 6:00 am - When Bill Decker first moved into a Victorian-era house In Elgin with his family, there was plenty to do. Inside they tore down all the wallpaper, choosing paint instea...
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Barrington swimmer conquers English ChannelSep 12, 2011 12:00 am - Doug McConnell heard the stories about swimmers who had conquered the English Channel saying they felt strong enough on the French shore to think about getting back in t...
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Mark ClemensSep 06, 2011 12:00 am - 58, Elgin Sales manager Cook of the Week: Nov. 15, 2006; 2006 Cooks of the Year What is your favorite ingredient and how do you like to use it? Garlic. Often. Describe ...
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Classic recollections: 1959 Oldsmobile Dynamic 88Sep 05, 2011 6:00 am - Let's be honest; sometimes it's for the best that a finished project looks nothing like how we envisioned it before we started. This is especially true when it comes to ...
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Scrapbooking demo, contest to raise funds for AIDAug 31, 2011 11:00 pm - If you are passionate about scrapbooking you will want to submit a one-page entry into the Association for Individual Development (AID) scrapbooking contest. Participa...
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Holy Family Academy hits the school year runningAug 29, 2011 11:00 pm - There was so much excitement in the air as Holy Family Academy in Inverness began a new school year. Students from 24 different surrounding communities brought their s...
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Local teens conclude successful mission tripAug 28, 2011 11:00 pm - The Youth Mission Team of St. Catherine of Siena Church in West Dundee recently spent a week, July 23-29, 2011, in Kansas City, Kansas, volunteering their services to he...
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Golf outing to benefit Elgin, S. Elgin Lions clubsAug 26, 2011 11:00 pm - Elgin and South Elgin Lions have teamed up for their first Golf Outing on Friday, Sept. 9 at Hughes Creek in Elburn. All net proceeds of this event will go to funding th...
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A magical event for Little Angels Sept. 17Aug 25, 2011 11:00 pm - The 2010 inaugural "Angel Songs Gala" was the Little Angels Center for Exceptional Care's first venture into the world of formal events. The event raised $50,000 in su...
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Venues make birthday parties easy and funAug 12, 2011 11:00 am - Looking for an idea for your child's next birthday party? Whether they love food, dressing up, art or exercise, there are plenty of great options in the area that will t...