Laura Stoecker
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Moving Picture: Samoan at home on Fox Valley rugby teamOct 25, 2013 6:00 am - For rugby player Lafitaga Lealaua of Elgin, rugby is more than just a sport he passionately plays and talks about. It's a culture of respect and acceptance for all who p...
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Families learn about Hispanic culture in ElginOct 12, 2013 11:00 am - With “passports” in hand, local children and their families visited Venezuela, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and other Latin countries Saturday at Gail Borden Public Library's fo...
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Marklund honors employees doing Chicago MarathonOct 10, 2013 5:52 pm - Fundraising runners for Team Marklund participating in the Chicago Marathon this weekend got a warmhearted send-off Thursday from 104 residents and community clients at ...
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Fun and fitness highlight South Elgin fall festivalOct 05, 2013 3:00 pm - As runner Toni Suarez of Elgin neared the finish line, “The Hustle” — the disco song by Van McCoy and the Soul City Symphony — blared over the speakers at theninth annua...
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Geneva school officials rename headquarters to honor former superintendentSep 27, 2013 1:01 pm - Leaves gently tumbled to the ground in the pleasant fall breeze as about 70 people gathered to witness the Geneva school district honoring its past Saturday, as it renam...
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Moving Picture: St. Charles theater has living treasureJul 05, 2013 3:00 am - Many people know of the landmark Arcada Theatre in downtown St. Charles and the jewel of a pipe organ housed at the 1926 building. But there is another treasure that can...
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Moving Picture: South Elgin handyman stays plenty busyMar 29, 2013 10:00 am - Thirteen years ago, John Tyree found his dream job. He knew it would be the perfect fit for him — days filled with a variety of hands-on projects, his office would ofte...
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Woodstock, Punxsutawney groundhogs agree on an early spring for usFeb 02, 2013 1:33 pm - Maybe Congress can learn something from Punxsutawney Phil and Woodstock Willie. The two national prognosticators of what lies ahead for us were in complete agreement Sat...
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Catalogs, websites offer the stuff of your garden dreamsJan 27, 2013 4:00 am - As the cold winds blow outside, now is an ideal time to get cozy with a warm blanket on the couch to design and choose color palettes for this year's garden. Bold, inte...
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Moving Picture: Cary officer on guard for seniorsDec 28, 2012 8:00 am - Cary Police Officer Kathy Eiring meets all sorts of people on the job, but her favorites are the oldest ones. “I love the elderly because, well, I just bond with them,” ...