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The Batavia Police Department’s officer of the year award is named for Popeck.

Interested in Batavia history, Popeck served as president of the Batavia Historical Society. He also developed an interest in Batavia’s windmill manufacturing past, going on to restore vintage Batavia windmills and place them outside the Batavia Government Center and other sites.

“He became a big champion for windmills,” the mayor said of Popeck.

In 1996, Batavia hosted the International Windmillers’ Trade Fair organized by Popeck.

In 2007, Popeck was named Batavia’s Citizen of the Year.

Funeral arrangements were pending as of press time at Moss Family Funeral Home in Batavia.

BATAVIA – Robert “Bob” Popeck, who both made and preserved history in Batavia, died Nov. 5.

He served as Batavia police chief from 1970 to 1980 and was instrumental in the creation of the unified Tri-Com police and fire dispatch service in 1976.

“It took a lot of work

by Bob to get six police and fire chiefs together to merge into one dispatch center,” Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke Robert “Bob” said.

Popeck After serving as police chief, Popeck worked for many years in the Batavia city administration, where he reorganized the city’s recycling program, among many projStaff writer Renee Tomell contribects. uted to this report.

NEWS BRIEFS Wasco Nursery hosting holiday decorating seminars

ST. CHARLES – Free holiday decorating seminars are set for 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2 p.m. Nov. 19 at Wasco Nursery & Garden Center, 41W781 Route 64, St. Charles. Register online at www.wasconursery.com or call 630-584-4424.

TitleMax partners with Northern Illinois Food Bank for food drive ST. CHARLES – TitleMax of St. Charles, 2015 W. Main St., is hosting a food drive in partnership with the Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Donations can be dropped off Monday through Saturday through Nov. 19.

Donations also may be made online at solvehungertoday.org. Business hours

are 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday.

Marmion Academy to host Veterans Day observation

AURORA – Marmion Academy, 1000 Butterfield Road, Aurora, will host its annual Veterans Day Observance Ceremony at 3:30 p.m. Nov. 11 in the Alumni Hall gymnasium.

The Marmion JROTC Cadet Corps will honor all veterans, especially deceased alumni veterans of war, during the after-school formation and parade. The public is welcome to attend. The guest of honor is Paul Weberg, monk of Marmion Abbey and Army chaplain. For more information, visit www.marmion.org.

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The Batavia Woman’s Club hosted its annual fashion show Nov. 5 at the Q Center in St. Charles. Boutiques represented during the show were Flair on 3rd, Evernia and C.Rinella Designs, all

based in Geneva.

More than $17,000 was raised, though additional donations, and costs were still coming in as of Nov. 8. That amount tops what was raised through last year’s show, according to the club.

Proceeds will go to the Elderday Center in Batavia, a

nonprofit adult daycare center, which will use the funds for nutritious lunches, supplies and therapeutic activities.

A silent auction was part of the event, as were raffles.

In addition, dancers from Fred Astaire Dance Studio of St. Charles performed during the show.

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There is a full house Nov. 5 at the 2016 Batavia Woman’s Club Fashion Show hosted at the Q Center in St. Charles. Money raised will go to the Elderday Center in Batavia.

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ABOVE: Alexandra Johns walks the runway showcasing clothes from Evernia in Geneva.

RIGHT: Ronda Duck walks the runway with daughters Avery, 2, and Violet, 5, modeling fashions from Flair on 3rd.

Marlaine Smith hits the runway wearing a wedding gown from C.Rinella Designs on Nov. 5 during the 2016 Batavia Woman’s Club Fashion Show.

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Get to know John Filipiak

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Geneva resident John Filipiak, 58, was in Geneva with his golden retriever, Lola, when he answered questions for the Kane County Chronicle’s Brenda Schory.

Schory: Where did you grow up?

Filipiak: North Side of Chicago Schory: Who would play you in the movie of your life?

Filipiak: Harrison Ford Schory: First job?

Filipiak: At a bakery Schory: As a kid, what did you want to be when you grew up?

Filipiak: A baseball player. I became a groundskeeper at Naperville North High School.

Schory: Favorite charity?

Filipiak: Special Olympics Schory: Favorite local restaurant?

Filipiak: Nobel House in Geneva Schory: What is an interesting factoid about yourself?

Filipiak: I am the biggest Bob Dylan fan. I think I’ve seen him in concert at least 15 times. My wife texted me and told me when he won the Nobel Prize, “Let’s go out and celebrate.” We went out to Red Lobster. The waitress asked, “Are you here to celebrate anything?” And I said, “Yes, Bob Dylan won a Nobel Prize.”

The Batavia Park District Holiday House Decorating Contest will be Dec. 7. Categories include Best Theme, Best Use of Lights and Most Original. Deadline to register is Dec. 6.

Batavia residents light up community With the holidays just around the corner, it is easy to get caught up in the hectic shuffle and lose sight of the true spirit of the season.

The tradition of decorating the home is one that is both steeped in history and shared across a variety of cultures. Some of my fondest memories growing up are pulling out ornaments with my mother and hearing the story behind each and every item. Whether you’re decorating indoors or out, there seems to be a common theme, which is to bring light to the darkest and shortest days of the year, as well as represent symbols of life and hope in the dead of winter.

In 2014, the Batavia Park District decided to drum up some friendly competition in the community and hosted its first Holiday House Decorating Contest. Participants were invited to compete in three categories: Best Theme, Best Use of Lights, and Most Original. In 2015, the district introduced a People’s Choice category in which the public was encouraged to visit the district’s Facebook page and click “like” to vote for their favorite house.

I recently spoke with two Batavia families who capture the spirit of the season each year by elaborately decorating the outside of their homes.

The Evensen family has participated in the contest the past two years.

PARK DISTRICT DISH Katie Drum In 2014, they earned the award for Most Original, and in 2015, they won both Best Theme and People’s Choice.

Their house is in the 500 block of Carriage Drive and is trimmed with bulbs galore, a sleigh on the roof and a light show synchronized with holiday music.

“I love Christmastime,” Chris Evensen said. “I’ve been decorating the house for nearly 20 years. At first the decorating was just for the kids, but now it’s really snowballed and the whole neighborhood gets involved.

We definitely encourage each other.

It takes me about a month to complete the whole display. I wish I had more time, honestly. Batavia is such a great town. I’d love to see more people decorate for the season.”

He mentioned his kids are all grown up now. What he’s most excited about this season is that his son recently moved into a house across the street and he can’t wait to see what kind of decorations he displays.

The Foys recently moved to Batavia and decided to participate in the contest for the first time last year. To their surprise, they won in the Best

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Use of Lights category, and Brett Foy was ecstatic.

“There’s a fine line between doing a little decorating and going full-out Clark Griswold,” Foy said. “We love decorating the house. It’s a great way to spend time with your family and a reason to get outside during the colder months. My daughters, Maddie, 13, and Sierra, 8 and son, Bradon, 11, really get into planning a different theme each year.”

In early December, the Batavia Park District will publish the addresses of contest participants if you would like to make enjoying the local holiday lights part of your seasonal tradition.

The deadline to participate in the Holiday House Decorating Contest is Dec. 6, and judging will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Dec. 7.

Katie Drum is the marketing and sponsorship coordinator for the Batavia Park District. The “Park District Dish” column runs the second week of each month in the Kane County Chronicle. Contact Drum at editorial@kcchronicle.com.

NEWS BRIEF Batavia VFW to host Veterans Day observance

BATAVIA – The Batavia VFW post will conduct the annual Veterans Day service at 10 a.m. Nov. 11 at Island View Banquets.

The guest speaker will be Batavia Mayor Jeff Schielke, who will offer remarks.

Representatives from the post also will speak. The Batavia Community Band will perform patriotic music, and a color guard will take part in the service.

Island View Banquets, formerly called the Hangar, is at 645 S. River St. (Route 25), Batavia.

“We had a pretty full house for Memorial Day,” a staff member at the post said.

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By MARK FOSTER

editorial@kcchronicle.com BATAVIA – Critical to the One Washington Place downtown redevelopment project will be the creation of a tax increment financing district.

The ambitious mixed-use project includes the demolition of several structures to clear the way for construction of apartments, a parking deck and retail space covering most of a downtown block.

The Batavia City Council on Nov. 7 held a public hearing on the proposed TIF district, which includes nine parcels of land covering 4.65 acres.

In a TIF district, property tax payments to units of local

government are frozen, and any additional revenue generated by the increased value is placed in a fund designed to cover public improvements, including land acquisition and demolition costs.

The city plans to tear down several structures along the 100 block of East Wilson Street, including the vacant Baptist church, an insurance office and a dentist’s office, as well as the city parking deck on North River Street.

All of the properties would be handed over to Geneva-based Shodeen Construction, which plans to construct a massive, $40 million multi-story mixed-use development, including 181 apartments, 350 parking spaces and about 14,000 square feet of retail space. When completed, the city would retain ownership of the new parking deck.

Not part of the develop-

ment, but included in the TIF district, is the vacant gasoline station property at the southeast corner of East Wilson Street and Washington Avenue.

Batavia economic development consultant Chris Aiston told aldermen that the properties in the proposed district meet the state’s statutory definition as blighted and are therefore eligible for the TIF. The current equalized assessed valuation of the properties in the district is $346,000, Aiston said. When the Shodeen project is complete, the estimated value will be more than $7.4 million, he said.

The district is expected to produce about $716,000 a year in increased property tax revenue, which would be funneled into the TIF fund to pay off the estimated $22.7 million in costs associated with the project, Aiston said.

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BATAVIA – Two adults were charged with hosting an unlawful residential gathering that ended with 15 youth cited for underage drinking at their Batavia home Oct. 29, according to a news release from the Batavia Police Department.

Police Detective Sgt. Shawn Mazza said in a Nov. 7 email that Eugene Garbaccio and Barbara Garbaccio, both age 53, were present at the house during the gathering.

“Most of the kids were

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BATAVIA – “Community Conversation about Adolescent Mental Health” will be open to all from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Nov. 17 at the Congregational Church of Batavia, 21 S. Batavia Ave. The event is sponsored by the Batavia Ministerial Association in partnership with Batavia Public School District 101 and the Batavia fire and police departments, the school district news release stated.

The panel discussion will focus on mental health and issues related to anxiety and depression in youth. It will be led by Suicide Prevention Services of Batavia; Lauren Miller of TriCity Family Services; and Batavia Fire Department Deputy Chief Ed Jancauskas. Panelists also will address frequently asked questions.

If you go n WHAT: “Community Con-

versation about Adolescent Mental Health” n WHEN: 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Nov. 17 n WHERE: Congregational Church of Batavia, 21 S. Batavia Ave. • “How do I know when it’s just normal teen behavior or when it’s something more serious?”

• “How do I talk to a teen about anxiety or depression?”

• “What can we do in the area of prevention?”

• “What are the contributing factors to the rising mental health issues among teens?”

An opportunity for questions will follow the discussion. Registration is not required for the free event.

NEWS BRIEF Marmion’s fishing team to host annual fish fry

catfish, French fries, hush puppies, coleslaw and a dinner roll. Each AURORA – Marmion Academy’s meal costs $12, and all proceeds Fishing Team will host its drive-th- will benefit Marmion’s fishing ru-only annual Fish Fry Fundraiser team. Meals must be bought beforehand at marmion.org/fishfry. from 4 to 7 p.m. Nov. 18.

Marmion is at 1000 Butterfield Each meal includes three pieces Road in Aurora. of Sgt. Dotson’s famous fried

Food pantry seeking donations for holidays

BATAVIA – Thanksgiving donations for the Batavia Food Pantry are being collected through Nov. 13 in order to make the holiday special for families in need.

The pantry is requesting gift cards to Jewel-Osco, Aldi or Wal-mart, instant potatoes, stuffing, green bean casserole ingredients, canned vegetables, candied yams, bread or muffin mix, gravy mix, pumpkin pie ingredients, boxed dessert, drink

mix, disposable turkey pans, table cloths and napkins.

All items must be nonperishable – boxed or canned. Donations can be dropped off at the Batavia Chamber of Commerce, 106 W. Wilson St. #15, Batavia.

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North Aurora resident Kaitlyn Leunty (left) and Adilene Rubio of Aurora are among Aurora University students who erected a Day of the Dead altar at the school’s Phillips Library for the early November observance honoring departed loved ones. The university’s Latin American Student Organization sponsored the exhibit.

from Batavia – a few from Geneva, Aurora and South Elgin, 15 [to] 17 years of age, all juveniles,” Mazza stated.

Police responded to a report of a loud party at a house in the 1000 block of Main Street about 10:20 p.m. Oct. 29, the release stated, noting that when officers arrived, they observed people running away from the property and found an underage gathering was being held inside the home. Fifteen juveniles were charged with consumption of alcohol by a minor.

A court proceeding was set for 9 a.m. Dec. 13 at the Kane County Branch Court.

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NEWS BRIEFS Batavia OKs auto collision shop for site of former Aldi store

BATAVIA – The Batavia City Council on Nov. 7 approved a special use permit to allow an automobile body repair business to renovate and expand the former Aldi food store at 2080 Main St. The low-lying Windmill Creek area at the southwest corner of Randall Road and Main Street has seen many businesses close down, including the Burger King and Golden Corral restaurants.

Yet auto-related businesses there generally have prospered, including Firestone, Valvoline, Tuffy Auto Service, a Mobil gas station and Tower Car Wash.

Aldi occupied a building at the south end of Windmill Creek from 1992 to 2011, before moving to a more accessible location further north on Randall Road.

Crash Champions, with four locations in Will County and one in Chicago, plans to renovate the 15,000-squarefoot structure, build a 7,000-squarefoot addition on its east side and erect a 6-foot-tall vinyl fence to screen damaged vehicles from view.

Tracy Kasson, an attorney representing Crash Champions, said the addition to the building will be used for offices and a drive-thru area for performing estimates on damaged vehicles.

–Mark Foster

Mothers’ Club Foundation tops $15,000 at charity craft show

BATAVIA – The Batavia Mothers’ Club Foundation has tallied up the results of last month’s 31st annual Autumn Craft & Vendor Show at Batavia High School.

The show raised more than $15,000 to be distributed to local charities whose work improves the lives of children and families within the community, the news release stated.

More than 700 shoppers came through the doors for the show’s 100 crafters and vendors, bake sale, raffles and lunch. The Autumn Craft & Vendor Show is the foundation’s largest fundraiser.

The nonprofit organization is open to all mothers in the area who are interested in local philanthropic, service and community activities. To learn more, visit bataviamothersclub.org.

Organizers stated they appreciate the support of all of the sponsors and donors, including the platinum sponsors: Apollo Development & Investment, The Chiropractic People and WOW 1 Day Painting.

– Kane County Chronicle

Batavia High School football player Luke Golson (15) stands for the national anthem before a game against Geneva on Sept. 30.

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Family turns grief into opportunities for young adults battling cancer

By RENEE TOMELL

rtomell@shawmedia.com BATAVIA – Creating a tangible way to help young adults touched by cancer has proved a way for the Golson family of Batavia to make a difference after the death of their own beloved son at age 24 in June.

The late Jay Burger’s mother, Kelly Jo Golson, his stepfather of more than 20 years, Mark Golson, and siblings Luke and Sophie Golson formed a charity called Jay’s Hope in partnership with Advocate Health Care.

His mother said Jay Kelly Jo was diagnosed short- Golson ly before he graduated from the University of Iowa with Ewing’s sarcoma, a rare bone cancer that is considered a pediatric cancer and typically found in anyone from younger teens to young adults.

“We quickly realized that when you go through the horrible diagnosis at this age, you fall between the cracks – you’re not a child and you don’t have

Know more For more information about Jay’s Hope, an Advocate Charitable Foundation fund, or to make donations or suggest potential recipients, visit advocategiving.org/about/jays-hope. the services and support we see for … young children … and at the same time, you’re not full [independent] adults.”

So the Golsons stepped in to try to brighten the lives of college-age students and recent college gradates who have been diagnosed with cancer.

“We want to issue grants so young [people] can take a weekend trip or purchase those concert tickets and feel they have independence and have joy to do some of the things they want to do,” Kelly Jo Golson said. “I work at Advocate … we treat thousands of patients. I’ve been meeting regularly with our oncology group, and they’ve been helping me identify young patients that might be a good fit.”

She compared the tenacity with which Jay fought his illness to a war-

rior-like spirit.

“From the time he was diagnosed, he never lost hope that he was going to beat it,” she said. “My hope is that Jay’s Hope continues to flourish and grow, and, one day, we’re able to go beyond the grants and impact research to eliminate the horrible disease.”

A marathon runner, Kelly Jo Golson raised funds for Jay’s Hope in last month’s Chicago Marathon. She said friends of Jay were on hand to cheer her on in his absence.

And this fall, a football game at Batavia High School was the setting for a game T-shirt sale fundraiser for the charity.

Jay graduated from the school in 2010. His brother, Luke, a Batavia High School senior and defensive back on the football team, was made honorary team captain for the game, which included a moment of silence in Jay’s memory.

“Jay touched so many lives,” Kelly Jo Golson said. “His friends and his family were everything to him. To have that support, we just want to let everyone know how very grateful we are.”

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56 74 68 53 58 71 49 65 71 66

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Weather (W): s-sunny, pc-partly cloudy, c-cloudy, sh-showers, t-thunderstorms, r-rain, sf-snow flurries, sn-snow, i-ice.

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WEATHER HISTORY

MOON PHASES

NATIONAL CITIES

61/45

Temperatures are Thursday’s highs and Thursday night’s lows.

Sunrise Thursday ..................... 6:37 a.m.

Sunset Thursday ...................... 4:37 p.m.

Moonrise Thursday .................. 2:32 p.m.

Moonset Thursday ................... 1:36 a.m.

Sunrise Friday ......................... 6:38 a.m.

Sunset Friday .......................... 4:36 p.m.

Moonrise Friday ....................... 3:07 p.m.

Moonset Friday ........................ 2:45 a.m.

Sunrise Saturday ..................... 6:39 a.m.

Sunset Saturday ...................... 4:35 p.m.

Moonrise Saturday .................. 3:44 p.m.

Moonset Saturday ................... 3:57 a.m.

Sunrise Sunday ....................... 6:40 a.m.

Sunset Sunday ........................ 4:34 p.m.

Moonrise Sunday ..................... 4:25 p.m.

Moonset Sunday ...................... 5:12 a.m.

Sunrise Monday ....................... 6:42 a.m.

Sunset Monday ........................ 4:33 p.m.

Moonrise Monday .................... 5:10 p.m.

Moonset Monday ..................... 6:27 a.m.

Sunrise Tuesday ...................... 6:43 a.m.

Sunset Tuesday ....................... 4:32 p.m.

Moonrise Tuesday .................... 6:00 p.m.

Moonset Tuesday ..................... 7:40 a.m.

Precipitation

Gary

62/48

Joliet

62/41

SUN AND MOON

Evanston

63/45

61/40

61/39

Temperature

Arlington Heights

63/44

Oak Park

61/40

Occasional rain and Cloudy with a shower possible drizzle

Waukegan

62/41

61/40

52 35

60/41

Elgin

Hampshire

56 37

60/39

McHenry

Crystal Lake

61/39

58 39

WEDNESDAY

THE WEEK AHEAD

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TEMPERATURES High for the week ............................... 77 Low for the week ................................ 36 Normal high ........................................ 54 Normal low ......................................... 37 Average temperature ....................... 56.1 Normal average temp. ..................... 45.6 Temperature departure .................. +10.5 PRECIPITATION Total for the week ........................... 0.19” Total for the month ......................... 0.19” Normal for the month ...................... 0.75” Total for the year ........................... 31.58” Normal for the year month ............ 33.08” % of normal this year ....................... 95%

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Girl Scout to be honored for saving drowning child KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com

NORTH AURORA – Greta Arndt, 9, a Girl Scout Junior from North Aurora, will receive the Girl Scouts of the USA Medal of Honor for the quick thinking and selfless action that saved a young boy from drowning, the organization announced in a news release.

The incident occurred in June while Greta and her family were vacationing in St. Louis. While they were swimming in a hotel pool, Greta spotted a young boy bobbing underwater who appeared to be unconscious. She quickly swam to the boy, placed her arm around his torso to raise his head above water, and swam with him to the shallow end of the pool, the release stated.

She and her mother then administered back thrusts. The boy was able to

cough and expel water from his lungs, surviving the life-threatening experience, the release stated.

Greta began Girl Scouts at age 5, the release stated.

“I had swimming lessons when I was younger. I knew I had to get him out quick and keep his head above water,” Greta stated in the release. “Girl Scouts helped prepare me for what happened; it gave me confidence to act, and it has taught me to be kind to others and treat people with respect.”

The Medal of Honor is a prestigious award reserved for Girl Scouts who demonstrate heroic lifesaving action, often at considerable risk to their own safety and well-being. Greta comes from a long line of firefighters, which helped the fourth-grader know how to respond quickly and safely in an emergency, the release stated.

What advice would the young hero give other families?

“Always have a parent or adult with you when you’re near the water,” she stated in the release.

Both Greta and her mother, Brandee Arndt, were surprised at how quietly the boy’s near drowning took place, the release stated.

“There was no yelling or thrashing; it was silent and fast,” Brandee Arndt stated in the release.

Greta will be presented with the Medal of Honor at Girl Scouts of Northern Illinois’ 2016 Cookie Kick Off event Dec. 3 at the BMO Harris Bank Center, home of the Rockford Ice Hogs. Greta will receive her honor before the game Photo provided and drop the game puck.

To learn more about Girl Scouts of Greta Arndt, 9, a Girl Scout Junior from North Northern Illinois, visit girlscoutsni. Aurora, will receive a medal of honor for helping save a young boy from drowning. org or call 844-GSNI-4-ME.

Sneak-peek event to open Holiday Market KANE COUNTY CHRONICLE editorial@kcchronicle.com

BATAVIA – A preview event has been added to Batavia MainStreet’s three-day Holiday Market, which launches the evening of Nov. 10 at the Congregational Church of Batavia, according to a news release.

The third annual show will feature a Thursday Night Sneak Peek preview shopping event from 6 to 9 p.m. limited to 100 ticket buyers, the news release stated.

“This year, we wanted to offer a relaxing time for our customers to come and browse the market,” Ana Sheldon, coordinator of the Artisan Collective, stated in the news release.

Tickets for the preview shopping night are on sale for $10 at many Batavia retailers, including Salvaged Heart Vintage, 14 N. Island Ave.;

Crumb & Crust bakery.

“Patrons who get their tickets will If you go be able to see all of the one-of-a-kind goods first, and could very possibly n WHAT: Holiday Market get all of their holiday shopping done n WHEN: Ticketed sneak-preview event in one fun night,” Sheldon said. from 6 to 9 p.m. Nov. 10; public hours The show will include about 40 loare noon to 8 p.m. Nov. 11; 10 a.m. to 5 cal artisans and vintage vendors. To p.m. Nov. 12 promote shopping locally throughout n WHERE: Congregational Church of the holiday season, the event will ofBatavia, 21 S. Batavia Ave. fer visitors lists of vendors and downn INFO: Downtownbatavia.com, Batavia town Batavia retail businesses.

MainStreet’s Facebook event pages, “The Holiday Market has become 630-761-3528 a great shop for those wanting to purchase unique gifts for those on their Christmas lists,” Batavia MainStreet Fawn Gifts, 2 E. Wilson St.; The Tea Executive Director Jamie Saam stated Tree, 29 N. River St.; Furniture Dol- in the release. “This year, we want to lies, 103 N. Washington Ave.; and promote shoppers to not only enjoy K.Hollis Jewelers, 147 S. Randall patronizing the market, but to continRoad. Tickets include an all-access ue out around town and shop where pass to shopping without crowds, as their heart is, right in downtown Batwell as desserts from the local Knead, avia at some of our local retailers.”

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NEWS BRIEF Open house guests to vote on playground designs

BATAVIA – The community is invited to help choose the design for new playground equipment that will be installed at Fidler Farm Park and Prairie Path Park by the Batavia Park District next summer.

Residents can bring the whole family to an open house-style public input meeting from 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Nov. 10 at the Lodge at Laurelwood, 1 S. Logan St., Batavia, a news release stated. Since 2000, the district has been renovating its playgrounds on a 15-year rotation.

For more information on the project, visit bataviaparks.org or contact Jim Eby, capital projects manager, at 630-879-5235, ext. 2011, or jime@ bataviaparks.org.

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