Northwest suburban briefs

Township GOP has picnic on Sunday

The Republican Family Picnic, hosted by the Elk Grove and Schaumburg Township Republican Organizations, will be held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, in Busse Woods Grove 27, at Arlington Heights and Landmeier roads in Elk Grove Village.

There will be many candidates there to meet and greet. The $25 per family or household buys admission, burgers, brats, hot dogs, corn on the cob, beer, pop, water, entertainment and a $5 50/50 raffle ticket.

Call (630) 351-1577 to buy tickets from Schaumburg organization. Call (847) 376-2757 or visit www.roegt.org to buy tickets from Elk Grove. You can also purchase tickets at the event.

U-46 students win NAPA scholarships

Three Elgin Area School District U-46 students have won scholarships to study automotive technology. Scholarship winners are: Adrian Corona of Larkin High School, $1,000; Austin Kaszuba of Elgin High School, $500; and Eric Severson of Larkin High School, $500.

All three graduates are now enrolled at Elgin Community College.

The businesses comprising the Elgin Area Elite Auto Repair Centers Powered by NAPA Autocare created the scholarship fund to support high school seniors interested in pursuing a career in automotives.

The $2,000 donation from NAPA was made to the U-46 Educational Foundation and designated for the scholarships. The group consists of Barnhart Service, Bunge's Tire, Emil's Garage, K&S Auto, Kellenberger Auto, Martin Service, McLean Auto, Schneider Auto and Hawk's Auto Parts.

"This is another way that our group can give back to the community," said Dave Kellenberger. "Our goal is to continue funding this scholarship so that a lack of funds does not stop students from continuing their education."