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Batavia Chamber of Commerce to Honor Ellen Huxtable as 2026 Winner of the Donna Dallesasse Award
Batavia, Ill. – September 9, 2026 – The Batavia Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that the 2026 Donna Dallesasse Award winner is Ellen Huxtable, former owner of Advantage Business Concepts, current facilitator for the Batavia Chamber of Commerce and representative for the Congregational Church of Batavia. Every year, the Batavia Chamber holds a celebration to gather Chamber members together to recognize one Chamber member who has displayed an outstanding commitment and dedication to the Chamber’s
Master Woodworker Showcases ''Wood Weaving'' Charcuterie Boards at 48th Annual Holmstad Bazaar
Annual Bazaar to Feature Handcrafted Creations Supporting Benevolent Care, Scholarships, and Resident programs Batavia, IL: Covenant Living at the Holmstad resident David Anderson has spent more than a decade shaping the community’s wood shop into a hub of craftsmanship, creativity, and camaraderie. Anderson and his wife, Merrie, moved to The Holmstad upon retirement, and he quickly became an integral part of the resident‑run wood shop by serving as its manager for the past 12 years. This year,
