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County celebrates at opening of the Health Department’s Community Center WHEATON — On Thursday, Oct. 15, the community celebrated the grand opening of the DuPage County Health Department’s brand new Community Center in Wheaton. The theme for the event was “Celebrate Community” and, in addition to an official ribbon cutting, there were building tours and remarks from county leaders. The 33,000-square-foot Community Center is located on the DuPage County Government campus in Wheaton. The cost was approximately $11 million and it was fully funded by the Health Department. Wight & Company provided construction management services, as well as architectural design and engineering services for the Community Center. NAMI has moved to the new building and is now offering its services there. Participating in the Grand Opening were members of the DuPage County Board of Health, Board of Health President Linda Kurzawa, DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin, Health Department
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Fenton High School celebrates Homecoming
Above: Fenton High School celebrated Homecoming with a carnival theme during the week of Oct. 5. District 100 Superintendent, Dr. Kathie Pierce is pictured with the varsity football team. To honor Dr. Pierce’s 33rd and final homecoming at Fenton, the team presented her with a football jersey.
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The Fenton High School Homecoming Court gathers for a group photo. Pictured are 2016 King and Queen, Paul Plizga and Crystal Valadez; 2017 King and Queen, Dominick Panicola and Lauren Gakomski; 2018 King and Queen, Mateo Valadez and Oliwia Bochnacka; 2019 King and Queen, Mitchell Leffew and Karsen Idelman.
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