Dave Heun
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New look, old charm as Ray's Evergreen opens doors againAug 14, 2008 11:00 pm - This figures to be an even grander opening than the first time - in 1928 - for Ray's Evergreen. The longtime tavern on the west-side of St. Charles reopens Friday as a r...
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Well, back in my day...Aug 12, 2008 11:00 pm - "We used to walk two miles to school in snow up to our hips in the winter and 100-degree heat in late summer." Those of us who attended grade school or high school in th...
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Golden moments for Class of 1958Aug 05, 2008 11:00 pm - Memories were gushing at Rex's Cork 'n Fork restaurant last Friday night when about 45 members of the St. Charles High School Class of 1958 met to relive their days of l...
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Big Batavia banner a real 'Eye'-catcherAug 02, 2008 11:00 pm - Numerous banners proclaiming historic anniversaries or upcoming city festivals have adorned the Tri-Cities in the past, but few have caught my attention like the monstro...
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Explore Geneva's east side during history center walkJul 29, 2008 11:00 pm - Geneva's east side has endured its share of bad raps through the years - the east gateway isn't as nice as the west; there was no legitimate grocery store for too long a...
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Longtime Geneva educators proud of their U of I grads - all 4 of themJul 26, 2008 11:00 pm - When Yvonne and W.P. "Mac" McElroy celebrate something regarding their grandchildren, they have to do it in bunches. The McElroys are best known in Geneva for having spe...
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Wheeler Park - where the prairie meets historyJul 22, 2008 11:00 pm - A patch of open land has been turned into an impressive Illinois prairie site. That patch is part of Wheeler Park in Geneva and the newly planted prairie area is bloomin...
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Former Geneva football players plan to stay in touchJul 15, 2008 11:00 pm - Forget that it might be hot, and these boys aren't getting any younger. Nothing's going to stop Geneva High School football alumni from getting together at 3 p.m. July 2...
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Geneva grad set for dance showdownJul 08, 2008 11:00 pm - A "Dance Friday" segment on TV morning news shows in which on-air personalities and guests groove to various tunes in impromptu fashion is becoming common. And Matt Rode...
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What a difference a year makes in downtown BataviaJul 05, 2008 11:00 pm - The accounting books tell the whole story of downtown Batavia in 2007 for Kirk Jansons. "In my 17 years here, it was my worst year," said Jansons, who owns Batavia Cream...