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6C Wednesday, October 10, 2007 Northwest Herald nwherald.com LAKE IN THE HILLS: PARKS AND RECREATION 3 Board to consider appointment 5V. ed even before there was an opening," Plaza said. "We want someone who's actively involved." Keacher, 40, has become familiar with many of the vil Take the throughout October. If At NWHerald.com, our Carbon Calculator will help you figure out how much energy you are using and show you how you can reduce it lage's parks during the seven years he has lived in Lake in the Hills. He said he often visited Barbara Key Park with his children, The Northwest Herald provides tips that will help you reduce your carbon emissions and save money while doing so.

the Parks and Recreation Board, Keacher said he would work to increase awareness of the parks and create more recreational programs. "People don't even know what we have here in Lake in the Hills," he said. "You don't have to drive very far to get to a good park." Trudy Wakeman, director of the Parks and Recreation Department, said board member duties included regularly inspecting village parks and attending meetings. "We thought Keacher would be a good fit for the board," she said. The Parks and Recreation Board has had a vacancy since board member Tracey Rent-schler resigned her position for personal reasons last month, officials said.

By KATHY 6RESEY kgreseyanwnewsgroup.com LAKE IN THE HILLS -Village resident Don Keacher always has enjoyed the outdoors. So, when he learned that i he Lake in the Hills Parks id Recreation Board would have a vacancy, he decided to for the position. "1 thought it would be a nod way to connect with the ommunity," he said. Village Board members on Vhursday Will consider ap-l iointing Keacher to the Parks Recreation Board. Keacher was the only person being considered for the position as of Tuesday night, Village President Ed Plaza aid.

"We knew he was interest Don Keacher fW Every day during October, look for our energy-saving tip of the day. We'll also offer weekly video tips online. Carey, 20; Don 15; and Joey, 7. "I really like the way Barbara Key Park is set up," he said. "They have a lot of walking paths there.

They have deer. You can bird watch." Should he be appointed to Reporter Eric Olson will take the Challenge and blog about it online. You can share your thoughts and experiences at our Web site as well. Each Wednesday in October, we'll feature local families and businesses who are doing their part to reduce their impact on the environment. -r ,5 A1 I Martin J.

Coonen and the law firm of Michling Hofmann Vinton Plaza Wick PC are pleased to announce Martin J. Coonen's return from Peace Corps service in Paraguay and their of counsel association, where he will concentrate in divorce and family law. Their offices are located next to the Woodstock Square. I- A. f4 MICHLING HOFMANN VINTON PLAZA WICK pc Attorneys -at Law ,1 We'll wrap up he month-long Challenge with a comprehensive special section on October 31 that reviews information about dimate change and offers more tips for reducing carbon emissions.

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