Summing up the district's thinking on the short-term facilities issues, Superintendent of Schools, Dr. Al Inserra, said, "For the short-term, whenever possible we're trying to keep it simple." Dr. Inserra also emphasized that any final determination on short-term plans must be made within the context of the long-range facilities plan which should be sufficiently completed to make the short-term decisions by mid January, following the presentation of the recommendations by the educational facilities experts scheduled for Dec. 15. FULL STORY

The Village of Baxter Estates has issued a permit for the demolition of the two homes on the site of the new library parking lot. Readers will recall that the State Education Department recently declined jurisdiction over the property, and consequently jurisdiction fell to the village. FULL STORY

Guest reporter for this week's column is Andrea Watson. FULL STORY

The team, coached by Stephanie Joannon, boasts eight returnees and three new players and are hoping to build upon last year's 13-5 season. Leading the team will be its top returnees in all statistical categories.