Annual Pennies for Pies drive underway through Nov. 22
Naperville Park District is collecting spare change and other monetary donations for its annual Pennies for Pies drive through Friday, Nov. 22.
The effeort raises money to buy pumpkin pies for Loaves and Fishes Community Services will distribute to residents in need on Thanksgiving, officials said.
Donations may be made in person at five park district facilities or online at www.napervilleparks.org.
Community members can drop off their donations during operating hours at the Fort Hill Activity Center, 20 Fort Hill Drive, Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center, 305 W. Jackson Ave., Knoch Knolls Nature Center, 320 Knoch Knolls Road, Springbrook Golf Course, 2220 W. 83rd St., Naperville, and Naperbrook Golf Course, 22204 W. 111th St.
The park district plans to donate 130 pies this year, officials said. Pennies for Pies began in 2006 by the Naperville Park District’s preschool classrooms.
Naperville doctor recognized for kidney disease work
Dr. Holly Kramer, a Naperville resident and nephrologist at Edward Hines Jr. VA Hospital, has been awarded the Harold and Molly Schwartz Founders’ Award for her commitment to and achievement in the field of kidney disease.
Kramer is a board member of the National Kidney Foundation and National Kidney Foundation of Illinois.
She also has volunteered to conduct kidney disease health screenings, coordinate awareness walks and has traveled across Illinois to inform families, caregivers and patients about kidney disease, a news release from the Hines hospital said.
Kramer is being recognized for all the roles she plays bringing kidney health to the forefront as a clinician, educator and advocate. Her passion began at a young age when she helped her mother, a dialysis nurse, care for patients in their homes, the release said.
“I’m sure my mother would be proud of this recognition, but awards come and go,” Kramer said in a statement. “What’s really important is the impact you have on people.”
The family of Harold and Molly Schwartz established the Founders Award following Harold’s death in 2005, according to the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois. Harold was a founding member of the National Kidney Foundation of Illinois.
The award is not presented annually and is only given based on merit, the foundation’s website said.
This year’s DuPage County Veterans Day ceremony will be held Sunday in the atrium of the county’s JTK Administration Building in Wheaton.
DuPage to hold Veterans Day event at administrative center
DuPage County will hold a Veterans Day ceremony at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, in the atrium of the JTK Administration Building, 421 N. County Farm Road, Wheaton.
The featured speaker is Lt. Roger Gertz, a lieutenant with the DuPage County Security Division under the office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management. Gertz is a retired sergeant first class with the U.S. Army.
The master of ceremonies will be George Kouba, the secretary/treasurer for the DuPage Veterans Memorial. DuPage Honor Guard will post colors and offer a weapons salute.
Tunes of Glory Pipe Band will perform on bagpipes and Bugles Across America will play taps.
Those who attend are asked to park in the administration center’s south lot and enter through the main entrance, county officials said.
