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Pazanin to retire as one of Lake County’s longest tenured superintendents Jan 30, 2012 12:00 AM
The differences between “now” and “then” during the 22 years Ron Pazanin has spent as superintendent of Big Hollow Elementary District 38 are amazing. As Pazanin prepares to step down from his role in June, the superintendent looks back on changes like a population explosion that grew the district from about 300 students to almost 1,800 today.
The Soapbox: Congressional candidate Christmas in Springfield? Nov 26, 2011 12:00 AM
The Soapbox spreads the suds to Christmas week candidacy petitions, a village board that needs work on the Open Meetings Act and people who give. And a lot more.
District 38 cuts price for former school site Nov 22, 2011 12:00 AM
Big Hollow Elementary District 38 officials have dropped the asking price for the Route 12 property, but it still is $3 million more than the highest bid for the vacant former school site.
Gas, dust and energy make up the complex life of stars Nov 1, 2011 12:00 AM
Coming full circle, a star begins with gas and dust, and when it dies, it returns much of the gassy mixture back to space. “We think the very first stars formed very early on in the history of the universe,” said Geza Gyuk, director of astronomy at the Adler Planetarium. “Those stars may have been very different from today’s stars.”
District 38 ramps up search to find new superintendent Sep 30, 2011 12:00 AM
Big Hollow Elementary District 38 officials are ramping up their search for a new superintendent and plan to present initial findings to the school board in about two weeks. The school board has hired the School Exec Connect educational search firm to assist in finding a new superintendent to replace retiring Ronald Pazanin. Pazanin announced last year he would retire in June 2012.
Scientists are studying Jupiter’s Great Red Spot Sep 27, 2011 12:00 AM
Jupiter, the fifth planet from the Sun, is the largest planet in our solar system. The gas planet takes more than 11 years to orbit the Sun. Jupiter has four moons — Io, Europa, Callisto and Ganymede, with 60 more smaller moons orbiting at differing rates. Using a telescope you can see some of its moons and the Great Red Spot (GRS), also called the Eye of Jupiter.
Slavery, states’ rights were behind Civil War Jul 12, 2011 12:00 AM
“How did the Civil War start?” asked students in Jennifer Janik’s third-grade at Big Hollow Elementary School in Ingleside.
Big Hollow prime time:Apr 24, 2011 12:00 AM
Big Hollow School District 38 will hold its read-a-thon on Friday, April 29th, at the Big Hollow School.
Big Hollow lowers asking price for Route 12 property Apr 20, 2011 12:00 AM
Big Hollow Elementary District 38 has dropped the asking price for the sale of its vacant Route 12 property. The district had been asking for a $5 million minimum, but will start bidding at $2.8 million in a planned auction, board president Vickie Gallichio said Wednesday.
Kids Ink: History behind WWII Mar 21, 2011 12:00 AM
Third-graders want to know how World War II began.
For Big Hollow school board: Kueter, Lancaster, Pedersen Mar 19, 2011 12:00 AM
The Daily Herald endorses Vivian Kueter, Kristina Lancaster and Douglas Pedersen for Big Hollow Dist. 38 school board.
Budget will be a challenge in Big Hollow District 38 Mar 18, 2011 12:00 AM
A potential $2.6 million deficit by the end of 2011-12 school year presents challenges for Big Hollow Elementary District 38, candidates for the school board agree.
Big Hollow could lower price of Route 12 property Feb 20, 2011 12:00 AM
Big Hollow school officials say they will discuss whether they are asking too much for their vacant Route 12 property.
Kristina Lancaster, 4 years: Candidate ProfileFeb 1, 2011 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Kristina Lancaster, running for Big Hollow Elementary D38
Douglas D. Pedersen, 4 years: Candidate ProfileFeb 1, 2011 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Douglas D. Pedersen, running for Big Hollow Elementary D38
Vivian Kueter, 4 years: Candidate ProfileFeb 1, 2011 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Vivian Kueter, running for Big Hollow Elementary D38
Kenneth Frank, 4 years: Candidate ProfileFeb 1, 2011 12:00 AM
Candidate information for Kenneth Frank, running for Big Hollow Elementary D38, 4-year term
Kids Ink: Harriet Tubman lived full life of helping slaves Jan 25, 2011 12:00 AM
Born around 1820 into slavery on a plantation in Maryland, Harriet Tubman is a most remarkable American hero. She escaped slavery and later led as many as 300 slaves on harrowing journeys through slave states to reach freedom. When the Civil War broke out in 1860, Tubman worked as a cook, nurse and spy for the Union army. After the war, she established a home for aging African-Americans on her property in Auburn, New York, which is now owned and operated by the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and is open to the public for tours.
Big Hollow school demolition begins Jan 13, 2011 12:00 AM
The demolition of two former Big Hollow school buildings finally began Thursday after weeks of delays. Dilapidated walls and ceiling tiles were ripped down by backhoes at Taveirne Middle School at routes 12 and 134 in Fox Lake, Big Hollow Elementary District 38 school board officials said.
Daily exercise keeps us healthy and happyJan 12, 2011 12:00 AM
Fitness and losing weight are always among the top New Year’s resolutions. Is there an actual reason why we should exercise and keep fit? “Exercise makes our bodies, our hearts and our brains strong, and it helps us to think better,” said Page Webb, owner of Santosha Yoga in Libertyville.