Susan Sarkauskas
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Keeping the shelves stockedNov 26, 2009 10:00 pm - A can of diced tomatoes here, a frozen turkey there. Schools, churches, unions, stores, bars, business offices, neighborhoods and more ramp up collections of food for ch...
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Groups see that among suburban residents, more are hungryNov 26, 2009 10:00 pm - On a recent Thursday, dozens of families crowded into a Naperville warehouse and took a number. Those who could find a seat did so, while others stood waiting in a hallw...
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Cheerleading squads help World War II vets visit memorialNov 26, 2009 10:00 pm - Thirteen World War II veterans will get free trips to see the National World War II Memorial in Washington, D.C., thanks to the Batavia High School varsity and junior va...
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Make room for another slice of pie with Turkey Day exerciseNov 24, 2009 10:00 pm - The cooks basting turkeys won't be the only people working up a sweat Thanksgiving Day. Runners, would-be football stars and others have activities planned for that morn...
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Geneva investing $15,000 to check into wind powerNov 23, 2009 10:00 pm - How much do Genevans value going "green" when they plug in a toaster? The Geneva city council decided Monday night that it's worth spending $15,000 to find out what it c...
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Batavia cuts prices for park programsNov 20, 2009 10:00 pm - A "Recession Relief" program of free and reduce-price programs for the Batavia Park District appears to have been successful in increasing participation. This summer, th...
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Batavia group seeks lights, volunteers for Yule decorNov 19, 2009 10:00 pm - Once you're through stringing the Christmas lights on your house, perhaps you could lend a hand to lighting up downtown Batavia. The city cut much of its spending for de...
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Braeburn Marsh scheduled burn next weekNov 19, 2009 10:00 pm - A controlled burn to rid Braeburn Marsh of invasive cattails has been scheduled for next week. Applied Ecological Services will clear the vegetation Monday through Wedne...
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Batavia mayor optimistic about commerceNov 17, 2009 10:00 pm - Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke chose to focus on positive things during his annual "state of the city" address to the Batavia Chamber of Commerce Tuesday morning. "I will t...
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Foundation gives Geneva schools $58,000 for extrasNov 17, 2009 10:00 pm - With this year's donations, the Geneva Academic Foundation has passed the $1 million mark in grants to support Geneva public schools. The 2009 grants were announced at t...