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Posted June 04, 2009 11:00 pm

Library logo contest winner:

Henry Krebs of Elk Grove Village was named winner of Elk Grove Village Public Library's 50th anniversary logo contest. Krebs received a $100 gift card to Barnes & Noble Booksellers. The contest was open to all ages. Two runners up, Marie Hendren and Samantha Parkison, received $50 gift cards. The logo is featured in the library's redesigned summer newsletter and will be stamped on giveaways and select commemorative items for the anniversary, said Jill Derkits, library spokeswoman. The library's 50th anniversary weekend celebration will be July 17 to 19.

Distinguished alumnus visits:

Dr. John Schafer, a prominent neurologist in Sacramento, Calif., and a 1963 graduate of Maine West High School in Des Plaines, returned to his alma mater Thursday to spend the day visiting classes and talking with students as the recipient of the 2009 Maine West Distinguished Alumnus Award. He will address the student body today at an 8 a.m. senior awards assembly. In 2001, Schafer was Physician Volunteer of the Year with the American Heart Association and also received the group's award for meritorious achievement.

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