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7 west side Elgin gardens showcased in garden walkJun 20, 2012 10:37 am - Gardening tips and ideas are in bloom this weekend at the Fox Valley Garden Walk. The Elgin area American Association of University Women will showcase seven of Elgin’s ...
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From blank slate to lush oasis: How an artist created a gardenJun 20, 2012 10:00 am - While I have gardened for more than 30 years, this garden is a fairly “young” garden — this summer being its sixth year in existence. Starting with a nearly blank slate...
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Future farmer recognized at state conventionJun 19, 2012 11:58 am - Submitted by Future Farmers of America Scott Mann from the Central (Burlington) Future Farmers of America chapter was recognized at the 84th annual Illinois FFA Conventi...
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Blizzard Bash celebrates one of ECC’s foundersJun 13, 2012 8:39 am - While Harry Blizzard was not born or raised in Elgin, he has enthusiastically claimed the city as home over the last half-century — much to the benefit of several Elgin ...
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Kickoff event Wednesday for new arts centerJun 12, 2012 3:00 pm - Organizers of the Fox Performing Arts Center will hold a kickoff event at 6 p.m. Wednesday, June 13, at Otto Engineering, 11 W. Main St., Carpentersville. The Fox Perfor...
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Learn A-Zs in recycling with county’s green guideJun 11, 2012 11:37 am - Submitted by Kane County Division of Environmental Resources The 2012-2013 Kane County Recycles Green Guide is now available from the Kane County Division of Environment...
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Allen takes over Harper softball programJun 08, 2012 2:27 pm - Cray Allen wasn’t looking for a chance, but when Harper College came calling, Allen listened. Then he considered, and eventually decided to leave his position as Burling...
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Girls soccer/Fox Valley all-area teamJun 07, 2012 4:34 pm - Ashley Barnes Elgin Academy Barnes, a senior center midfielder, set a new program single-season record for goals with 43. Barnes was Elgin Academy’s team MVP and ...
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Softball/Fox Valley all-area teamJun 07, 2012 4:34 pm - Liz Adams Crystal Lake South Given serious consideration for all-area captain, this CL South senior catcher graduates as one of the top players to ever wear a Gators’ ...
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Baseball/Fox Valley all-area teamJun 07, 2012 2:30 pm - Jake Bigos Crystal Lake South This junior leadoff man fired up the CL South scoring machine by hitting .403 (48-for-119) with an on-base percentage of .517. He dr...