Community Photos

•   Not your usual Shakespeare, Wheaton Drama's production of "Romeo & Juliet" brings a current New Orleans setting and exciting stage combat to the famous play. In this press shot, the Capulet/Montague feud gets personal for Tybalt (Eric Waddick)and Benvolia (Lynda Wellhausen). Show information and tickets at http://www.wheatondrama.org Steven Merkel
•   Guest speaker J.J. O'Connor, center, chats with PAL/Clearbrook supporters at the 16th annual PAL fundraiser. Clearbrook
•   Argonauts Football and Cheer Conrad Beech was named To Scholar this past Saturday during the Midwest Regional Pop Warner Little Scholars Banquet. Conrad took home a 500.00 check for his great work as a student and outstanding citizen in the community. Algonquin Argonauts
•   Blessing of Graduates at Christ United Methodist Church
  Front: Pastor Lee, Emily Williams, Steve Riedinger, Ryan Greenwood, Logan Moring, Rachel Hugg Second row: Julie Kupkreja, Kelley Williams, Pauly Ramsey, Shelli Morning, Doug Literski, Eric Hugg Backrow: Ralph Bergstrom, Joe Greenwood, Eleanor Kilberger, Joe Kilberger, Judy Baker Maria Lee
•   Crybaby, winners of the 2013 Elgin Community College Battle of the Bands, pictured from left to right: Jack Fluegel, Sara Tompkins, Tyler Hopp, Julian Riedl, Harrison Fosco, and Casey Wind. Bill Henshell
•   Emery Moorhead from the ’85 Chicago Bears (second from right) spins the roulette wheel for Clearbrook at their Spring Casino Night held on March 2 in Palatine. Moorehead was one of five former NFL players who volunteered at Clearbrook’s Spring Casino Night. Clearbrook
•   Gather Your Girlfriends for Martinis, Massages, and More: No kids. No men. Just women, wine, and golf.
  From left, Bonnie Newman, Carolyn Szaflik, Lori Runquist, and Tracy Baron show off their creative ensembles that won them "Best Dressed Foursome" at last year's Clearbrook Women's Classic Golf Outing. Colleen Gallagher
•   The varsity cheer team from Immanuel Lutheran School in East Dundee celebrates its first place finish in the Midwinter Tournament in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. D. Lemke
•   Six runners from East Dundee's Immanuel Lutheran School competed at the recent LSA Illinois State Cross Country Meet. Runners Meghan Lemke and Brenden Pachniak advances to the nation meet held in Wisconsin on October 20th. S. Domeier
•   Supporters of JOURNEYS | The Road Home came out to participate in the 1st ever SUPERHERO 5K! Participants raised money for JOURNEYS' supportive services for those who are homeless and at risk of becoming homeless in suburban Cook County. Thank you to everyone who came out to be a hero for the homeless! JOURNEYS | The Road Home
•   Launching of 2013 Confirmation Class at Christ Church of Algonquin
  Top photo: (kneeling left to right) Jensen Jones, Celine Jones,Casey Deak, Pastor Lee
  Backrow: Carrie Jones, Gary Slagle, Shelli Moring,Robin Deak
  Lower photo: (front row) Alison Blackmore, Nicholas Masek, Dale Harden, Pastor Lee
  Backrow: Lisa Greenwood, Cathy Blackmore, Cheryl Fournier, Eric Linner, Linda Mullen, Gary Slagle
  Last row: Debbie Thomas, Mark Gatsakos,Mark Harden Maria Lee
•   Picture of newly crowned Ms. Wheelchair, Illinois
  Danielle Austin. She will be making her inaugural appearance at the EHLS Open House April 24 at 210 W Campus Drive, Suite B, Arlington Heights, and will be signing autographs and answering questions. Danielle Austin
•   Mrs. Randle-Hayes' Kindergarten enjoyed the snow and all it brought us recently in their Nature Explore Classroom. The Nature Explore Classroom is one of only ten in the state of Illinois. They are fortunate enough to enjoy the outdoor classroom on a daily basis. The Nature Explore Classroom Certification Program is a national initiative that recognizes schools and other organizations that have made a commitment to providing outdoor classrooms and comprehensive programming to help children use the natural world as an integral part of learning. Debbie Randle-Hayes
•   Spirit Ringers, from left, back row: Tyler Greene, Chad Juergensen, Kira Frendreis, Kurtis Arndt, Devin Turk, Zach Ott; and front row: Aliz Rhode, Amanda Juergensen, Bailey Greene, Zoe Dowell, Grace Boster, Madison Szekely, Casey Rhode. The Spirit Ringers from Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church performed to a nearly full church along with Organist Michael Waal at First Presbyterian Church, Elgin. Sunday's concert was offered as part of the Phyllis A. Lange-Connelly Memorial Lenten Recital Series, now in its 19 year. The Spirit Ringers are comprised of 13 students from Huntley, Crystal Lake South, and Jacobs high schools. Under the direction of Music and Worship director Jane McMullen, the group has been playing together practicing weekly and playing several times a year during worship services at Shepherd of the Prairie. In July 2012, the group attended the Handbell Musicians of America’s National Seminar in Cincinnati, Ohio where they took part in the Distinctly Teen portion and participated in an ensemble of more than 300 handbell musicians ringing the national anthem for a Cincinnati Reds game at the Great American Ballpark. Amazing people as well as gifted musicians, many of these students are active in additional music programs, including choirs, bands, and private music instruction Sheri Ott (one of the mothers sent the picture)
•   Gifted teen musician, Lauren Conroy, of Barrington, practices for her recital at St. Catherine of Siena. Lauren is presenting a recital along with organist Maurice Martin on Thursay, March 21 at noon. Lauren is also a gifted violinist and will perform on both instruments. The recital is the last of 11 precital given in the area as part of the Phyllis A. Lange-Connelly Lenten Recital Series. Admission is free. Phyllis A. Lange-Connelly Recital Series
•   U9 Barrington Broncos Travel Team Spring Classic 2013 Champions: front row, James Ensign, TJ Swidorski, Ryan Anderson, Tommy Kondraros, Danny Sheedy; and back row, Justin Mirski, Logan Eisenbarth, Tristan Roney, Peter Maestranzi, and Brady Dern. Caroline Eisenbarth
•   Presentation of the American and Ukrainian Flags by the Ukrainian American Veterans of Chicago,IL. Palatine Jaycee 4th of July parade. Jerry Sydorenko
•   A team from Sebert Landscaping donated a landscape renovation to Sage House Group Home for Individuals with Autism, in Cary, on Earth Day. The Earth Day Team: (l-r) Alfonso Dorado, Jen Cook, Rob Boosey, Bob Nelson, Shannon Hoban, Robert Glen, Juan Chavez, Sue DiMatteo, Daniel Molina, John Geiger. Christine Esposito
•   "White Saturday"
  Getting ready for the winter season Keith Duck
•   Women in Management (WIM)Fox Valley speakers presented their point of view and passion about open space and sustainability in Dundee Township at WIM's April 11 meeting held at the Elgin Country Club. Shown left to right JoAnn Fritz, June Kiebler, Jean Muntz and WIM member Sue Harney, Dundee Township Supervisor. Pat Szpekowski
•   Members of the Friends of Clearbrook Committee take a break between flights of wine to pose at Clearbrook’s 49th Annual “A Grapevine of Friends” Wine Tasting that took place on February 23, 2013 at the Chicago Marriott Schaumburg. The event drew nearly 400 people. Chicago Corporate Photography

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