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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 Casey Pohl Tournament was held in May. The tournament winners were Palatine's own 12U Red Heat Travelers, pictured here with members of the Pohl family.
  
  Front Row L to R: Austin Higgins, Alex Baraban, Ben Kurka, Michael Murakami, Christian Seegers, Andrew Saxe, Will Ferry
  Back Row L to R: Coach Kevin Higgins, Dale Schneberger, Ray Kim, Coach Gary Schneberger, Luke Bilek, Coach Kurt Ferry, David Rizzo, Tim Okonek, Steve Pohl, Debbie Pohl, Coach Tom Kurka Palatine Park District
•   Congratulations to the 14U Palatine Travelers Bulldogs on their final season together before heading off to high school. The Bulldogs were successful in the Elite division of the Mid Suburban Baseball League where they came in third place overall in the MSBL Elite division championship June 18-24. They also took first place in the Lucchese Tournament in Palatine May 18-20. On their best run of the season, at the Battle at the Beach tournament in Muskegon, Mich. July 6-8, they went 6-0, winning the championship and outscoring their opponents 69-13. The team is managed by Jeff Refka and coached by Steve Hajdukovic, Marc LaGasse and Bernie Schaeffer. The players are: Ryan Anderson, Troy Hajdukovic, Joe Smaga, Shawn Falbo, Chris Refka, Jimmy Brady, Matthew Lee, Jake LaGasse, Alex Kronberg, Brendan Walker, Eric Schaeffer, Ethan Hajdukovic, Matt McCabe (not pictured). Corinne Hadjukovic
•   "A Big Bear High Five"
  Twelve-year-old Audrey Birk of Palatine gets a celebratory high five from Chicago Bears mascot Staley as she crosses the finish line of the 10th annual Midtown 5K Run & Walk held Sept. 29. The event has generated more than $250,000 for Bears Care. Dave Silbar, SilbarPR
•   Palatine Park District presented American English on June 15 as part of the free Sounds of Summer concert series. They performed "Yellow Submarine." For a list of concerts, visit www.palatineparks.org. Palatine Park District
•   Guest speaker J.J. O'Connor, center, chats with PAL/Clearbrook supporters at the 16th annual PAL fundraiser. Clearbrook
•   Participants of the fifth annual Walk-n-Roll support the Recycling Avenue program of Avenues to Independence with a "walk-n-roll" around Lake Arlington in Arlington Heights. Supporters raise $2,500 for Recycling Avenue. John J. Beusse
•   Baby birds were spotted in the barn at Palatine Stables. Palatine Park District
•   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
•   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
•   Watercolors & Colored Pencil artwork by Christian Liberty Academy Art Students on display in The Gallery Hallway. Bob Fine
•   Christian Liberty Academy team praying before the game Eileen Glad
•   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
•   2012-13 Christian Liberty's 1st Baseball Regional Win!! 5-18-13 6-0. Winning pitcher, only pitcher Senior David Colbert. Team won this together. Great plays by Aaron Karr, Shawn Andersen, Juan Pagan, Aaron Cunningham and last out caught by Brendan Brosnan. David did an awesome job pitching and catching line drives at the mount. Freshman Tim Laskowski, Peter Grob and Jimmy Calkins thanks for getting on base in order to score. Aaron Karr, Shawn Andersen, way to move our players on the bases with your great hits-triples and doubles and Daniel Glad and JD for your great catches. This was definitely a team playing together to win the victory. Eileen Glad
•   Comedians Marge Tackes and Mike Preston at Durty Nellies in Palatine on the set of the cable show "Psychobabble" which is starting its 12th season on local Comcast public access stations. To find out where and when you can see the show go to www.accesschannel.com. Matt Kissane
•   While attending rehearsal for the H.S. Dist. 211 Honors Choir I took this image of the Cross of Life at Holy Family Church in Inverness. The backlight brought out the detail on the face. Tim McGlynn
•   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
•   100 vocal students from Schaumburg, Palatine, Hoffman Estates, Fremd and Conant High Schools performed on Saturday, April 6 as part of the District 211 Honors Choir. The concert took place at Holy Family Catholic Church in Inverness and Dr. James Steegal from Western Illinois University was the conductor. Tim McGlynn
•   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
•   Harper College's fountain on the Euclid Road side of the campus Frank P. Sesko Ed. D.
•   "Fall's Glory"
  The beauty of fall's changing leaves at the forest preserve. Betty Nyc
•   Food Drive to Help the Wheeling Community Nov 5th-21st KCC
•   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
•   At Frank Kania's 100th birthday, state Rev. Fred Crespo (left) presents Frank with his House Resolution, HR1182, honoring Kania. Raj Upadhyaya
•   The Fremd Boys Swim Team, pictured with Palatine resident Frances Banks, participated in this year's Paint-athon. For the eighth consecutive year, they have painted a house of a needy community member. Scott Assmann

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