Diane Ayers
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Buying valentines reflects those warm thoughtsFeb 14, 2008 10:00 pm - Have you noticed how, when you're feeling grumpy, some small ray of sunshine will pick you right up and brighten your day? That happened to me at the Hallmark store on R...
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Local diners recommend meat-free dining options for LentFeb 07, 2008 10:00 pm - The Lenten season has started, and for some folks that means giving something up -- at least temporarily -- to show their devotion during these few weeks before Easter. ...
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Wine-tasting event to benefit Huntley boostersFeb 07, 2008 10:00 pm - Huntley High School's Fine Arts Boosters will hold its second annual wine-tasting fundraiser Feb. 23 at the Village Vintner Winery, 2273 Randall Road (across from Menard...
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Friends, coworkers plan bowling fundraiser for coupleJan 31, 2008 10:00 pm - It's been a harsh winter for Amy and Nick Sclafani. The Parkside Pub waitress and her husband have been struggling to survive, since their world turned upside down Nov. ...
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Tax time will be here before we know it, so now's the time to prepareJan 24, 2008 10:00 pm - Once again, that tax-time clock is ticking. It means there are fewer than 12 weeks left to get all of your canceled checks, records and receipts together. These days, mi...
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Didn't register to vote? There might still be timeJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - If you missed last week's voter registration deadline, there is still hope for you! This week, a state-authorized "grace period" gives Illinois voters until Tuesday to u...
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Book groups share common bondJan 17, 2008 10:00 pm - Wartime presidents, Dust Bowl survivors, lovelorn young ladies, and American Indian athletes -- what do they all have in common? They're all on top of this year's winter...
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Brush up on your talent for Dist. 158 showcaseJan 10, 2008 10:00 pm - Do you have a hidden talent? If so, it's time to take it out of the closet, polish it up and put it on display for a good cause. This week, the District 158 Foundation i...
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Tough to get a clear smoking-ban view on a cold New Year's DayJan 03, 2008 10:00 pm - The eggnog is gone, the parties are over, and another new year has arrived here in Huntley. Now that the smoke has cleared (so to speak), I decided this week to see how...
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Fire stations aim for red lights on holiday wreaths this seasonDec 20, 2007 10:00 pm - With all of the holiday displays around town, you might not have noticed the bright red lights on those big green wreaths hanging outside each of Huntley's three fire st...