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Mary Passinger makes âMary Masksâ at her home in Sugar Grove. Since the start of the pandemic, Passinger has made and given away over 4,500 cloth masks.
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SUGAR GROVE, Pa. Masks, not just for Halloween any more.
Over the past year, masks have become commonplace.
And, over that time, one person has put thousands of home-made masks into the Warren County, Pa., community.
Mary Masks are everywhere.
Mary Passinger of Sugar Grove started making masks in March when she heard that hospitals were in dire need.
“I found a how-to video on YouTube and I was off and running,” Passinger said.
Kaneland Hall of Fame announces inductees
Posted2/22/2021 11:58 AM
Kaneland s Hall of Fame honors and recognizes alumni, staff members, organizations and supporters who have demonstrated excellence and commitment of service to District 302 communities and have each proven themselves to be an inspiration and role-model to students.
This year, the Hall of Fame Committee is proud induct the following individuals and team:
• Pat Hill in the category of Friend of Kaneland, beloved community member of Kaneville, and owner of Hill s Country Store, passed away Jan. 17, 2021 after a fierce battle with cancer. She was past president and trustee on the Kaneville Village Board and instrumental in establishing and continuing the tradition of the annual Kaneville Fest. In addition, she was a contributor to many charitable foundations in the area. She leaves her children, Alexa Hill and Tyler Hill and her husband, Clifford Hill. Pat will be inducted as part of Kaneland High
There have been 498,898 COVID-19 cases in the suburbs as of Friday. That s almost 42.6% of the state s total, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health. There have been 8,346 deaths in the suburbs, which is 41.3% of all COVID-19 deaths in Illinois.
Kane County Forest Preserve District offers Nurtured By Nature series
Posted2/17/2021 7:49 PM
Studies show that time outdoors can relieve stress, boost your immune system, improve sleep, and contribute to overall good health. Nurtured by Nature is a monthly series where you can experience the healing effects of nature. Participants will incorporate gentle stretching, deep breathing and a focus on awareness during these hikes designed to nurture the mind, body and spirit.
Join forest preserve staff at the upcoming programs:
• Sunday, Feb. 28, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Les Arends Forest Preserve, 2S731 Route 31, Batavia
• Sunday, March 28, from 9 to 10 a.m. at Burnidge Forest Preserve, 38W235 Big Timber Road in Elgin