All Posts Tagged With: "Gary Augustine"

Letter: The Church on the Perch (i.e. Elburn Hill) In gratitude for those who helped in 2011

The church had bare walls and dark halls like old malls
And Darcy the farmer could not leave it like that
Her friends needed something to read while they sat.

November 23rd, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

From small town to NFL star

Don Beebe comes home to share his story
ELBURN—This year’s multi-denominational church service during Elburn Days will feature a well-known local boy who made good.

August 19th, 2011 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Elburn Chamber suspends fireworks

A year ago, the president of the Elburn Chamber of Commerce received a call from the Los Angeles Times for an interview concerning our Fireworks Day in the Park.

September 16th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Thank you for the fireworks

I would like to say thank you to those who have provided fireworks once a year for 12 out of the last 13 years.

August 13th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Support the 2nd fireworks pork chop dinner

The Elburn Chamber of Commerce thanks all of you who supported our first pork chop dinner in March to raise funds for the The Day in the Park Fireworks. Forty-two tickets were also purchased for the Food Panty, bringing the total to 540—a great help.

June 3rd, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Plant sale thanks

Elburn Hill Church would like to thank all of you who came to our fourth annual plant sale.

May 27th, 2010 | | Comments Off | Continued
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Controversial psychic fair peaceful

Elburn—A psychic fair on Saturday that faced opposition in Elburn was a peaceful event, according to all those involved, include protesters, participants, patrons and police.

July 2nd, 2009 | | Comments Off | Continued

Psychic fair faces opposition in Elburn

ELBURN—Some village residents, including a minister, are disturbed about an event that will bring psychics and mediums to the Elburn & Countryside Community Center Saturday, saying its focus is dangerous.

June 25th, 2009 | | 7 comments | Continued

Letter: Connecting with dead not harmless

In an era of religious tolerance, it could be said that such activity is at worst silly but essentially harmless. And it might help someone who has nothing else.

June 25th, 2009 | | Comments Off | Continued

Letter: Fireworks, celebrations and community character

On July 5, Elburn will share in what has become a delightful summer tradition at Lions Park: The Day in the Park Fireworks Event.

May 14th, 2009 | | Comments Off | Continued