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Here Are the Couples Who Will Compete in Geneva Dancing With the Stars
Let's get ready to Rumba! Geneva Dancing with the Stars event takes place Feb. 4, at Eagle Brook Country Club. Just looking at the list of dancers, this could be the closest competition yet.
The following dance teams for the event on Feb. 4, 2012, at Eagle Brook Country Club were announced at 7 p.m. Saturday at the entertainment stage at Festival of the Vine in downtown Geneva.
The couples will learn at an Oct. 16 meeting and photo shoot at in Geneva which dance routine they will be performing.
The performing teams in the annual fundraiser for the Geneva Cultural Arts Commission and the Geneva Academic Foundation are as follows:
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Laura Rush and Derek Swanson — Laura is the communications manager at the , while Derek is the owner of D. Swanson Sales and Installations Inc., and a past member of the Geneva Academic Foundation in addition to being an assistant coach and former Geneva football player.
Steve and Beth Bales Olson — Steve is chief of the and active in supporting local theater, while Beth is a freelance writer for Geneva Patch and a communications specialist for the Baker Memorial United Methodist Church in St. Charles.
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Eric and Kari Bartel — Eric is an orthopedic surgeon at in Geneva and the team physician for the , while Kari is a member of the board of trustees and the Friends of board.
Mike and Heidi Jacoby — Mike is the executive director of the Illinois Associaton of School Business Officials and the former superintendent, while Heidi has served as a judge in local elections.
Art and Connie Wagner — Art is the operations manager for Brand Industries, and a member of the , while Connie is a school nurse for the Geneva School District and a former chairperson of the Sports Boosters Auction.
Jim Radecki and Maureen Emma-Radecki —Jim is vice president for in the Auto Claims Division. He served two years on the plan commission and two terms as an alderman for the city of Geneva. His wife, Maureen Emma, owns her own association management company and works with multiple dental organizations. Born and raised in Geneva, she has volunteered in many capacities for Geneva schools, St. Peter Women's club, the , and the .
This article was submitted by Dancing with the Geneva Stars planning committee member Dave Heun.
