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Saved by the Belt in Hoffman

Hoffman Estates police recently recognized a man who was involved in a car crash Halloween night and who was saved from injury by wearing a seat belt. Kevin J. Winterroth earned the Saved by the Belt award for buckling up before his 2002 Honda Accord was smashed by a 2007 Buick Lacrosse that turned left in front of him. The accident happened on Higgins Road and Governors Lane. Police said Winterroth could have suffered serious or fatal injuries if not for his seat belt. Winterroth, 45, of Hampshire, received a medallion, certificate and a license plate bracket reading, "A Seat Belt Saved My Life."

Dist. 214 call for entries

Northwest Suburban High School District 214 is seeking entries from residents within its boundaries for its annual Arts Unlimited Community Writing and Art Contest. One entry per person can be made in the three categories: poetry, prose and visual art. Prose entries are limited to 1,500 words. Visual art entries must be in two dimensions, in color or grayscale, and submitted as a photograph or copy. Two copies of each entry are required, with the entrant's name, address and telephone number, and title of work on the back of one copy and the title only on the other copy. Entries will not be returned. Submit entries to Liz Schrenk, Arts Unlimited 214, Elk Grove High School, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007. Deadline is Feb. 15. An awards presentation and reception will be April 15.

'Visions of Schaumburg' art

Artwork by Schaumburg High School students on the theme "Visions of Schaumburg" is on display through Jan. 31 in the lobby of Heritage Bank, 1535 W. Schaumburg Road. The public is invited to stop in and vote for their favorite and the winner, to be announced in February, will receive a $300 gift certificate.