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Tearjerker of an ending for Simon at Lake Zurich
Gary Simon’s love of the game has always been transparent — and audible. Next spring, Lake Zurich’s third base coach’s box will be a little quieter, sadly. After 13 seasons as head coach of LZ’s Bears, Simon was told his contract would not be renewed.
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Bullying movie, forum Saturday in Palatine
Updated Jun 19, 2013 1:19 PMA panel of experts will discuss how to address the nation’s bullying epidemic after a screening of the documentary movie “Bully” at 1 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Cutting Hall Performing Arts Center, 150 E. Wood St., Palatine.
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St. Viator leads all-star effort
Posted Jun 15, 2013 8:34 PMSt. Viator was best represented in this year’s Class A all-star game at Sandburg in Orland Park on June 6 as Mike Julius, Dan O’Malley, Andrew Romano, Billy Spingola and Peter Trunk were selected to the team. O’Malley had a hat trick to lead the Black team, which was coached by St. Viator’s Bill Sanford, to a 16-8 victory over the White team.
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- 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
- The American flag through snow-covered trees at North Barrington Village Hall. Nicole Keiter
- Guest speaker J.J. O'Connor, center, chats with PAL/Clearbrook supporters at the 16th annual PAL fundraiser. Clearbrook
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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 -
Christian Liberty Academy placed 3rd in Division A at the Illinois Junior Academy of Sciences
Christian Liberty Academy Illinois Junior Academy of Sciences Winners.
GOLD: Andrew Keyser, Leo Rule, Simon Su, Tommy Lowry, Jesse Castro, Abigail Herman, Claudia Mastella, Jonah Bouvier, Sarah Ampalloor, Elisa Paul.
SILVER: Michael Sullivan, Ricky Weerts, Matthew Schuster, Maya Samuel, Sheryl Sabu, Olivia Morrison
BRONZE: Rachel Gafrick, Akhilesh Nair
BEST IN CATEGORY (Chemistry): Andrew Keyser
IJAS Semi Finalist Nominee & Broadcom Masters Nominee: Leo Rule
Broadcam Masters Nominee: Simon Su & Tommy Lowry
Best Project in Optics Related Technology - Optical Society of Chicago: Jesse Castro Bob Stack - 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
- 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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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 - 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
- Women gathered for a wonderful luncheon at the Inverness Golf Club April 30 to benefit JOURNEYS | The Road Home. JOURNEYS provides supportive services to over 1,300 homeless and at risk families and individuals annually. It also manages the PADS shelter program. The "Garden of Giving" Women's Luncheon raised nearly $8,000. JOURNEYS | The Road Home
- 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
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"Local Girl Needs Help"
A little girl in our community needs help with medical expenses. Her name is Isabella Oliver. Please see her story at: www.gofundme.com/Isabellasjourney. "Give, and you will receive...The amount you give will determine the amount you get back." Luke 6:38. Friends of Isabella Oliver -
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 - Scout arrived at Casey's Safe Haven horse rescue in Elburn looking for a new beginning. Scout and other horses and ponies are available for adoption. Please visit www.caseysil.org Alexis
- 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
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Pasquale's Pizzeria & Delicatessen recently took 7th place in the world with this stuffed Crust BLT Pizza
Come get one for yourself at 1506 W Algonquin Road in Palatine IL 60067; 847-221-5922 Pasquale's Pizzeria & Delicatessen - Gracie Gold, 2012 Junior U.S. National Figure Skating Champion and 2012 World Junior Silver Medalist, stopped by the Triphahn Center Ice Arena in Hoffman Estates this week with her sister Carley Gold. The skaters performed their winning figure skating routines and skated with the Hoffman Estates Figure Skating Academy skaters. Figure skating enthusiasts have pegged Gracie Gold as the United States' best chance for a medal at the 2014 Winter Olympics. "It's a great honor to have skaters of such great caliber visit our rink and meet our skating academy," said Jennifer Dooley, figure skating program manager. The Hoffman Estates Figure Skating Academy is affiliated with the Hoffman Estates Park District and is open to residents and non-residents of Hoffman Estates. The Figure Skating Academy offers classes year round at all levels including beginners and competitive skaters. For more information visit heparks.org Jennifer Dooley
- The staff of St. Mark's Day School in Barrington Hills kicked off Healthy Heart Week in conjunction with the American Heart Association. Staff wore red "Rock the Beat" t-shirts as they began a week of teaching about healthy-heart food and exercises; where the heart is and how it works; and also about having a sharing and caring heart. The week will end with the children participating in the Jump Rope for Heart program to help raise funds for the American Heart Association. Day School
- St. Francis de Sales students from the play, "The Little Mermaid." Performances will be held at 7 p.m. May 17 and 18. Angela Mooney
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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.
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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 - 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
- Members of the Friends of Clearbrook Committee take a break between flights of wine to pose at Clearbrooks 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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