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Lake Zurich mayor’s email hacked; no attack in Philippines
Lake Zurich Mayor Thomas Poynton's email account was hacked Saturday with a message that went out claiming he was mugged in the Philippines and needed $1,700 to return home.
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Stevenson HS administrator named new Wheeling HS principal
Updated May 11, 2013 12:08 PMWheeling High School will be headed by a new principal next year, according to a news release issued by Northwest Suburban High School District 214. Angela Sisi, director of student services at Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, was appointed principal of Wheeling High School during a special school board meeting Thursday.
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National Merit Scholarship winners in Lake County
Updated May 10, 2013 7:14 PMSixteen high school students from Lake County were named National Merit $2,500 Scholarship winners for 2013.
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Grant clinches NSC Prairie title
Updated May 14, 2013 11:42 PMGrant softball coach Mike Dolezal admits he might have had more talented teams, but his 2013 squad has done something none other has done.The Bulldogs wrapped up their first North Suburban Conference Prairie Division championship Tuesday by beating host Round Lake 18-1.It’s the first division or conference championship of any kind for Grant since 1988, when it played in the old Northwest Suburban Conference.“It’s a great feeling,” Dolezal said. “It’s a hardworking group of girls, and they’ve been a fun group to coach.”One player who’s displayed her talent lately is junior first baseman Jamie Reiser, who extended her consecutive-hit streak to 12 against Round Lake. Reiser, who homered and doubled, had hits her first two times up before making an out. She finished 4-for-5.Caitlyn Moran earned the win.Grant visits Zion-Benton today in the NSC championship game.Stevenson 14, Mundelein 5: The Patriots trailed 5-4 heading into the top of the seventh in the North Suburban Lake finale, then scored 10 runs.Abby O’Connor’s 3-run homer (her fourth home run of the season) was the big blow in the eight-hit frame for Stevenson (14-13, 4-8).O’Connor finished 2-for-5. Other Patriots with big games offensively included Morgan Manka (4-for-5, 3 RBI), Taylor Koenigs (3-for-5, 3 runs, 2 RBI) and Lexi Yonkovic (3-for-5, 2 runs). Yonkovic, Manka and Kat Trotter all had doubles. Winning pitcher Sam Feder allowed 2 earned runs and struck out nine.Mundelein’s Maddie Zazas led off the bottom of the first with a home run. Haley Morelli also homered for the Mustangs (22-10, 7-5).Lake Zurich 17, Lake Forest 0: Maria Schroeder went 4-for-5 with 3 runs scored and 2 RBI, as the Bears won the North Suburban Lake finale in six innings.Lake Zurich (16-9, 8-4) received 3 hits apiece from Katie Brown (4 stolen bases, 3 runs, RBI), Mallory Parsons (double, 3 RBI, 2 runs) and Brittney Pettinger (double, 2 runs, RBI). Carlee Parsons (2-for-5) and Kaylee Grant tripled. Freshman Katie Malek pitched a 3-hitter.Huntley 4, Grayslake North 2: Jordyn Bowen (2 doubles) and Kelsey Borders each had 2 hits for the Knights.Vernon Hills 6, Lakes 2: With the scored tied 2-2 in the bottom of the seventh inning, Jordyn Comitor blasted a one-out grand slam to give Vernon Hills the dramatic victory.The Cougars, who moved to 7-13 overall and finished 7-5 in the NSC Prairie Division, also got a 3-for-3 performance at the plate out of Jenn Claussen. She also got the pitching win, striking out 8 batters and walking just one.Carmel 10, Deerfield 0 (5): Kathleen Felicelli, Jenny Behan and Amanda Elert each had 2 hits apiece to lead Carmel to the big win. Elert, just a freshman, had a double and a home run, Behan had a home run and Felicelli had a triple. Carmel is now 20-9 on the season.Warren 12, Libertyville 2: Kelly Majewski and Jill Fox both homered for Warren in the big victory.Majewski finished with 2 hits, as did Megan Scott. Meanwhile, Megan Sowa finished with a team-leading 3 hits, including a double. Winning pitcher Jenny Carpenter rolled up 6 strikeouts and did not allow a walk for Warren, which is now 20-6 overall and 9-3 in the NSC Lake Division.
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- Nathan Cummings of Grayslake was the overall men's winner at the Long Grove Heritage Run on Sept. 8 with a time of 18:28. Nathan participated on behalf of OMNI Youth Services, one of the 10 charities participating in this year's event. G Dorner
- Guest speaker J.J. O'Connor, center, chats with PAL/Clearbrook supporters at the 16th annual PAL fundraiser. Clearbrook
- Mariana's Bakery spreads “sweet delight” to struggling children and homeless. American Aid Foundation founder and president Frank Slove and director Carmen Gonzalez present Mariana's Bakery owners Carmen, Miguel Jr. (son) and Miguel Sr. Gonzalez a certificate of appreciation for their continued generosity to the foundation's programs. American Aid Foundation
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Fifteen outstanding chefs from Barrington and the greater Chicago area wil offer sample tastes of their signature cuisines, at the 3rd Annual Taste Takes Flight, April 18th at the Chicago Marriott Northwest, from 6:30 to 10:00 p.m.. The event is being held in support of WINGS (Women in Need Growing Stronger) Safe House. For more information or to purchase tickets, go to www.wingsprogram.com or call 847-519-7820.
In front, from the left, Eustacio Duarte, General Manager, Francesca's Familiglia; Meredith Wilde, Executive Chef, Chicago Marriott Northwest; Jose Castillo, Chef, and Monsieur Frank Ferru, Proprietor, L'Eiffel Bistrot & Creperie; and Bryan McGonigal, Proprietor, McGonigal's Pub and The Annex.
Back row: Gaetano Nardulli, Chef/Owner, NEAR; Lisa Lezniack, General Manager and Francisco Trejo, Chef, Chessie's; Juan Gonzalez, Executive Chef, Mago Grill & Cantina; Maral Abrahamian, Sales Manager, Chicago Marriott Northwest; Theodore Stay, Executive Chef, McGonigal's Pub and The Annex; Tino Almarez, Executive Chef, The Rosewood Restaurant & Banquets; and Jeramie Campana, Chef/Owner, Wild Asparagus.
Not pictured: Carlos Garza, Chef, Carnivale; Salomon Aguirre, Chef, Francesca's Familiglia; Cameron Grant, Chef de Cuisine, Fresco 21; Walter Luppo, Executive Chef, Makray Memorial Golf Club; Dino Simon, Executive Chef, Wynstone Golf Club
Michele Butera, Ambassador, Butera's Market; Tom Jiaras, President, International House of Wine & Cheese; and Katie Anderson, Proprietor, Anderson's Candy Shop. Susan McConnell Photography - The Choral-aires Chorus placed second in the Community Teams category raising funds for breast cancer research last month, missing first place by only $25. The chorus raised $3,985 by the time the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure rolled around, with more donations still coming, surpassing their original goal of $3,000. The Choral-Aires has five current chorus members that either have, or have had, breast cancer. And this year, 2 of the team members discovered that their mothers have breast cancer, so they were walking on race day for their moms. One member of our team, Kara Gray, celebrated her 10 years without breast cancer this year. While not a Chorus member, she is the daughter of long-time member Martha Anderson, who also walked with the team on race day. Lindsey Herza
- On Jan. 21, Elmhurst City Clerk Patty Spencer presented the Choral-Aires Chorus with a proclamation declaring January "Sweet Adelines Month." The Choral-Aires, an Elmhurst-based Sweet Adelines International chapter, is hosting Guest Nights each Monday in January from 6:45-9:45 pm at the Redeemer Lutheran Church Recreation Center as part of the SAI Global Open House event. Pictured, from left, are: Co-Director Bonnie Fedyski, Patty Spencer, Co-Director Amy Brinkman, and Chorus President Nancy Smith. Valerie Baxter
- Corona trying on costumes Colleen O'Rourke
- Join us this summer for Meadows Cruise Nights every Saturday night from 6 to 9 p.m. (until Labor Day). Hosted by Meadows Christian Fellowship Church, 2401 Kirchoff Road in Rolling Meadows. It is a free, family friendly event. Liz Schrenk
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"Delightful and Delicious!"
George and Sarah Naxera of Kildeer sample mouth-watering morsels from 20 local restaurants at Clearbrook's fourth annual "Around the World Food Tasting" on Oct. 16 at Arlington Toyota-Scion in Palatine. Proceeds from the event went to the 3,400 children and adults with autism, Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, and other developmental/intellectual disabilities that Clearbrook serves. Colleen Gallagher - District 96 first grader Callie Fitzmaurice and 3rd grader Neil Thakker were among the Ivy Hall Elementary students who brought music to Belmont Village Assisted Living residents in Buffalo Grove on Dec. 20. The senior residents enjoyed holiday favorites sung by the group and solos played on a variety of instruments. Teachers who organized this traditional visit by Ivy Hall students include Nikki Comin, Enzie Pangilinan, and Jane Pittman. School District 96
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The District 96 Kildeer Countryside Elementary School 5th-Grade Student Council, sponsored by Art Teacher Leslie Norman, is partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps for the annual Toys for Tots donation drive. The toy collection to benefit less fortunate children is a long-standing tradition at Kildeer School. During a visit to the school on Nov. 7, Master Staff Sergeant Thompson (right) and Staff Sergeant Iddins thanked the student council for their work to organize the toy drive and answered the children's questions about serving others as a U.S. Marine.
Please contact me with questions regarding the following news from School District 96 (serving Buffalo Grove-Lake County, Long Grove, Kildeer, Hawthorn Woods, Lake Zurich, and Vernon Hills): 847.821.7931, ext. 7722
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Betsy Fresen School District 96 - The Smart Arts Class at St. Mark's Day School in Barrington Hills celebrated Dr. Seuss' birthday with a big celebration. The 4 and 5 year olds learned about the author, read and acted out scenes from an assortment of Seuss books, and dressed in the cat's red and white hat, red bow and whiskers. Dr. Seuss is just one of many well-known authors that the children are introduced to during the year. St. Mark's Day School
- Sunset over Indian River Lagoon - Florida Dale Chellis
- District 96 Country Meadows first-graders in Long Grove culminated their study of American symbols as guests at the Inaugural Ball. Couples were announced as they entered the gym and then the box stepping and waltzing began. Music teacher Jesse Rathgeber, physical education teachers Holly Smith and Kathy Nihill, and first-grade teachers Mary Fey, Meg Larson, Griselda Perales, and Lindsay Stanton collaborated to present the unit and the gala. Pictured are first-graders Kaitlyn Blechman and Zachary Hertzberg. School District 96
- Children at Messiah Lutheran Preschool & Kindergarten in Wauconda collected 147 items to help stock the shelves of the Wauconda/Island Lake Food Pantry. MLPK
- 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 Clearbrooks Spring Casino Night. Clearbrook
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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 - Girl Scout Troop 40523 delivered cookies to the homeless at JOURNEYS | The Road Home in Palatine. The clients felt grateful receiving such a special treat. JOURNEYS | The Road Home
- Clearbrook president Carl M. La Mell (center) chats with Newsapalooza creators, Grammy award winner, Richard Marx (left) and radio personality, Roe Conn. Newsapalooza is a rock & roll stage show, featuring Chicago media talents singing and/or playing instruments. This year's show benefitted Clearbrook. M. Samskhina
- The Palatine American Legion Family of Post 690 hosted 33 Navy recruits from the Great Lakes Naval Training Center Adopt-A-Sailor program for Thanksgiving Day meal and activities. Cathy Steiner
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Every Halloween for the past 13 years, the house at 1274 Thorndale Lane in Lake Zurich has been decorated with flying ghosts, walking zombies, creepy gremlins, blood-thirsty vampires, scary scarecrows, ghouls of every kind, an evil devil, a headless horseman, a caldron-stirring witch, a life size coffin with a corpse inside, a towering pumpkin-head man, skeletons crawling out of their graves, a full-size climbing spider, jack-o-lanterns, and tombstones all in a creepy cemetary.
I enjoy decorating each year and a new ghoul appears each Halloween season. The adults and children, especially those in the neighborhood, love to come by each day, some more than once, to see the creatures. Nighttime is especially scary, when the lights come on, the creatures seem to come to life as they move and change in the wind.
People from all over hear about the house and its decorations and have been stopping by to see what new creatures have come out each year. Cars park outside the house and many come out to take pictures of themselves in the cemetary.
There are many trick or treaters that come each year, some say that the house is too scary for them to come to the door and get their treats so I often sit outside in costume to hand out treats. Creepy halloween music plays on Halloween, adding to the already scary effects.
Food donations for the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry are welcome. Nancy Burke - Redbull Stratos space jumper Felix hung up in my tree. Nicole Morrissey
- Back Row: Coach Gerry Gilbertson, Morgan Lung, Leah Martinez, Ella Gilbertson, Katie Lach, McKenna Walsh, Maiwen Amegadjie. Front Row: Makayla Burmeister, Karlee Walsh, Olivia Collins, Simi Pugazenthi, Isabelle Klett, Erin Stewart, Anna Gilbertson. (Not pictured: Nicole Guy, Julie Dobrow, Coach Jude Stewart.) Melanie Collins
- Tim and Alaina Murawski of Lake Zurich participated in Arthur Ashe Tennis Day, a charity fundraiser hosted by Midtown Athletic Club in Palatine April 14. Proceeds benefited the Arthur Ashe Endowment for the Defeat of Aids. Pictured with Tim and Alaina are Midtown teaching professional Mike Byrd and Chicago radio personality Kathy Hart of 101.9 fm The Mix. Dave Silbar/SilbarPR
- The Lake Zurich High School Varsity Dance Team has qualified to compete in the 2013 Universal Dance Association National Dance Team championship in Orlando, Fla. next February. The team earned a placement in the championship while competing at the UDA Elite camp, held at Illinois State University. Team members are, from left, front: Julia Packer, Emma Light, captains Stephanie Monday and Carly Dust, Day-Day Jonaityte, Melissa Grizely, and Jenna Monday; middle: Morgan Kamins, Dana Matasek, Gina Bundra, Kendall Sharp, Olivia Carey, Sophia Gritsonis, Allison Dust, and Margaret Lotowski; back: coach Theresa Johlie, Emma Davis, Isabel Young, Abbie Theis, Michaella Andersen, Nicole Anderson, Suzanne Zborowski, and coach Melanie Ewanio. Laura Bundra
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