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Harper’s partnership with high schools netting positive results
In fall 2010, Harper College and its feeder high school districts formed an unprecedented partnership to shrink student success gaps and better prepare students for career and college readiness. More than halfway through the four-year pilot program, leaders believe they're onto something. "We think we have a model worth emulating," Harper President Ken Ender said of the Northwest Educational Council for Student Success.Last Updated Feb 11, 2013 3:25 PM -
Bartlett teacher Lana Brozik calls herself a lifelong learner
Updated Feb 11, 2013 5:36 AMLana Brozik is a master teacher, a model educator and a lifelong learner. She teaches students English and language arts at Eastview Middle School in Bartlett but reaches beyond her eighth-graders to improve the quality of education districtwide. A ripple effect from Brozik's mentorship means she will continue to affect student learning long after she retires at the end of this year.
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Palatine library used book sale Feb. 15-17
Updated Feb 10, 2013 1:48 PMThe Friends of the Palatine Public Library will hold its Winter Used Book Sale from Friday, Feb. 15 to Sunday, Feb. 17 at the main library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine. Hours are 6 to 9 p.m. Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and 12:30 to 3 p.m. Sunday.
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Schaumburg man with Alzheimer’s is found
Posted Feb 9, 2013 10:26 AMThe Schaumburg Police Department reported Saturday morning that a missing Alzheimer’s patient has been found. Freddie Chafin, a 72-year old resident of Schaumburg, returned to his home after receiving assistance from an unknown subject. He was unharmed and appeared to be in good health, police said.
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- Deven Ferber of Lombard (left) as Sherlock Holmes and Tom Viskocil of Woodridge as the King of Bohemia rehearse a scene for Wheaton Drama's "Sherlock Holmes: The Final Adventure". The show opens January 25 and plays through February 17 at Playhouse 111 in downtown Wheaton. Visit www.wheatondrama.org Steven Merkel
- 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 crew of Schaumburg Park District volunteers helped pass out snacks and beverage to guests at Schaumburg Park Districts Yappy Hour. Schaumburg Park District
- A dodgeball player dressed as Captain America for the National Amateur Dodgeball Association's Great Pumpkin Halloween Dodgeball Tournament at the Schaumburg Park District's Sport Center. Schaumburg Park District
- A group of girls enjoy ice cream sundaes in Town Square at Schaumburg Park District's Family Ice Cream Social. Schaumburg Park District
- A participant at Schaumburg Park Districts 5th and 6th Grade October Gym Jam shows off his successful apple bob. The event was held Oct. 12 at Meineke Recreation Center. Schaumburg Park District
- Area residents enjoyed a warm summer evening sipping Lynfred Winery wine and playing with their pups at Schaumburg Park Districts Yappy Hour in Meineke Park. Schaumburg Park District
- Chaos reigns amongst the inhabitants of Armageddon, one of three haunts featured in Asylum Xperiment Haunted Attractions at the Odeum Expo in Villa Park. Mark Wedow
- 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
- Boo-2U Fest participants show off their scared faces outside the haunted house at Schaumburg Park District. Schaumburg Park District
- Brenda Marecis dog Ella Mae jumps through a hoop at the start of Schaumburg Park District's Canine Carnival agility course. Schaumburg Park District
- Brenden Mariano finished the Schaumburg Park District's Home Run 5K with a time of 17:13.95. Mariano was the top male finisher. Schaumburg Park District
- Canine Carnival participants and their dogs compete in the peanut butter spoon relay at Schaumburg Park District's Meineke Park. Schaumburg Park District
- Caroline Kurdej finished the Schaumburg Park District's Home Run 5K on June 3 with a time of 19:53.10. Kurdej was the top female finisher. Schaumburg Park District
- Children ages 3 to 9 and their parents take off from the start line of the Schaumburg Park District's Home Run ½ Mile Youth Run June 3 at Schaumburg Baseball Stadium. Schaumburg Park District
- Children at Schaumburg Park District's Boo-2U Fest pose in costume in the Community Recreation Center gym before heading to the haunted house. Schaumburg Park District
- Children show off the pumpkins they picked during Schaumburg Park Districts Pumpkin Splash at The Water Works. Schaumburg Park District
- Children work on Halloween crafts at Schaumburg Park District's Boo-2U Fest. Schaumburg Park District
- 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
- Karen was walking her disabled Rottweiler Salli, and neighbors yorkie Rusty through her townhouse complex in Schaumburg. When she saw two coyotes cross the street in front of her. Salli is blind so did not notice them and I quickly picked up rusty to protect him. I walked fast passing the area they were and one was standing staring at us. Then I ran. Once I got home I grabbed my camera and went in my car to the area I saw them and the one coyote was still standing there. Karen poppe
- 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 - Dogs and their owners competed in a peanut butter eating contest at Schaumburg Park Districts Yappy Hour. The winner got to choose from a variety of dog toys. Schaumburg Park District
- The Fox Valley Rep Youth Ensemble sing "The Prince is Giving a Ball" during their dress rehearsal of "Cinderella." The production is now playing through December 22, 2012. www.foxvalleyrep.org/Cinderella Trademan Photography
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