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Nicely done

In an open letter to members of the Glenview Chamber of Commerce, retiring executive director Betsy Baer issued a goodbye.

Her last day at the post is March 31. Deputy executive director Meghan Kearney will succeed Baer, a Glenview resident, in the position.

"I find it hard to believe that I am retiring in a week. Ten years have flown by and we have accomplished so much," Baer wrote.

"While this last year has been so difficult, I don't want any of you to forget what we created together. We have moved this chamber forward, doubling in size. We connected with our residents showing them the importance of our business community. We have demonstrated to our village the strength and value of Glenview businesses and have created some great partnerships. We have made a difference!

"And we did it while having fun together. We are connected and we are a wonderful, caring support system for each other. It has been so exciting to work with you all to define and expand what our chamber - Glenview's business community - could be.

"I appreciate that I have had this opportunity to get to know so many wonderful businesses and wonderful people. As I step in to my new future (which will include as much traveling as possible), I want to thank you all for these years together," she wrote.

Just wait until next season

In final polling Associated Press for the top 10 teams in boys basketball, the Glenbrook South Titans placed in a tie for ninth with Glenbard West in Class 4A. With a record of 15-1, Morgan Park earned the top spot.

Coach Phil Ralston's Titans finished 16-2 on the season, losing only to No. 2 Evanston and No. 7 New Trier.

A pair of Glenbrook South juniors, guard-forward Nick Martinelli and point guard Cooper Noard, each earned all-conference honors in the Central Suburban League's South division. Glenbrook North guard Ryan Cohen, only a sophomore, drew all-conference honors as well.

Get out the vote

Early voting for the April 6 Consolidated Election began March 22 in many places in Cook County, including at Glenview Village Hall, 2500 E. Lake Ave.

Voting is for positions on the Glenview Village board of trustees, Northfield Township board of trustees, Park District board, library board, school district boards, the Oakton Community College board, the regional board of schools and township trustees of schools.

Early voting will take place from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. from now through Saturday, March 27; March 29 through April 3; and Monday, April 5.

Also, people can vote from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Sundays, March 28, and April 4.

Residents may also still register to vote, at early voting polling places such as Glenview Village Hall.

There's a wealth of information about the election available at the Cook County Clerk's Office website, www.cookcountyclerk.com.

Kudos

The Village of Glenview announced that an original GVTV program produced by Emily Lopez, titled "Healthcare Workers Tribute at Glenview Hospital," took home an excellence award in the Local Events Professional category of the Best of the Midwest Media Fest, presented by Wisconsin Community Media.

The entertaining 1 minute, 9 second video features drone and ground-level filming of police officers, firefighters and hospital workers, with other Glenview Hospital personnel waving from inside the hospital. The tribute credited the Glenview and Northbrook police and fire departments and eight other area forces.

Eggstra, eggstra

The Glenview Park District is hosting an Easter egg hunt rain or shine on March 27 at the Park Center Preschool playground, 2400 Chestnut Ave. There currently are slots available for 3- and 4-year-olds from 10-10:20 a.m. and from 10:30-10:50 a.m., and for 5- and 6-year-olds from 11-11:20 a.m.

Happy egg hunters will be in groups of no more than 20, with masks for all and all children accompanied by an adult. The Park District will provide bags to put the eggs in.

Reservations are required, kids will not be allowed to join on the day of the hunt. For information, call Olga at (224) 521-2550.

Testing extended

COVID-19 testing at the Flick Park Fieldhouse, 3600 Glenview Road, has been extended through April 6.

Northshore Clinical Labs is conducting a free PCR test done by nasal swab, with results expected between two to three business days. Testing is available by appointment only, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday through Friday; and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Though free, insured persons must bring their insurance cards. Residents without insurance must bring state-issued photo identification. To schedule an appointment online, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/covid-19-testing-tickets-134676233239. For questions, call Northshore Clinical Labs, (773) 570-6510 or email customerservice@northshoreclinical.com.

Moving pictures

Kohl's Children's Museum will offer a program, "Motion Quest," about simple machines and gravity, as part of its "Kohl Kids To Go" series, at 10 a.m. April 2 on Zoom.

The program includes a live Zoom session of a hands-on activity lead by a museum educator, a supply kit of materials (except your own scissors and tape), and monthlong access to an online video library of activities that'll help young students learn how things move. This is appropriate for children 3-8.

The price is $15 for an activity kit and a seat at the Zoom session, or $10 for museum members. (Members must be signed in to receive the discount.) There is a limit of 30 Zoom "seats" for this activity.

To register, first visit Kohl Children's Museum at www.kohlchildrensmuseum.org and use the search function for Kohl Kids To Go - Motion Quest.