Community Photos

•   73rd American Legion Aux. Girls State Session
  (1st rw lft to rt) Paulina Piasecki, Michelle Piaaecki & Erin Ehlers. (2nd row) Stephanie Saghafi from ALA Lake Region Unit #703/Grant H.S. (Emily Carbrera- Morales, Jocelyn Zamudio, Waukegan T.H.S. Homer Dehringer Unit#281. LaVera Davis Ch.) Nicole Haley from Wauconda H.S. & Aux. Unit 911 Gurnee Chairman Carla Scrofield, Nicole Silvers, Peggy Kalicki, Ruth Buehrer, Shirley Koop, Doris Schultz 10th Ditrict Ch. Finance Groups: the Kiwanas Club of Zion -Benton, the Maya Beville's scholarship/sponsorship as Cancer Treatment Centers of America at Midwestern Regional Medical Center. The North Shore Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution Th girls will experience the campaigning & election process & once elected; they will do the duties of that officer & will return home with a hands on experience of our government process. They will be able to interview for Girls Nation, apply for scholarships, speak with our elected officials or lesson to the extremely good speakers that have come to leave an impression. Other girls not pictured but who were selected to attend: Marissa DePino, Makenna Eldridge, Jamie Kreppein, Fallan Schultz, Anna Thomas, Kari Bengston, Alison Kramer, Julia Curry, Carley Feldman, Grace Bower, Marisa Woodrum, Katherine Kissel, Madeline Arnold, Madeline Coe, Cheyenne Kimbell, Kayla Podgorski, Maya Beville, Jullian Karande Lydia Henry, Kayla Savage & Tara Eyre Arlene Lolley
•   Tim and Susan Campbell of Rolling Meadows sample slices of Lou Malnati's famous deep-dish pizza at the 5th annual Clearbrook Around the World Food Tasting presented by Meijer. Lifetime Treasures Photography
•   Susan Saint James (seated, second from right) joins classmates of 50 years ago at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart Reunion Weekend during which she was the keynote speaker Oct. 4. Also pictured are, from left, Peggy Connelly Karol, Geri-Anne Benning, Mariclaire Halligan Dixon, Mary Ann Entrup, Colleen Sullivan Farrell, Saint James and Suzie Floberg Hayes. John Rodas
•   Sophomore Willa Hart of Winnetka will perform a cello solo during the Woodlands Academy Symphonic Orchestra?s rendition of "Stille Nacht" by Mannheim Steamroller during the annual Christmas Concert Thursday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. This event, open to the public free of charge, features choral and orchestral music of the season. It takes place in the Chapel of the Sacred Heart at the school, 760 E. Westleigh Road, Lake Forest. Visit www.woodlandsacademy.org for more information. Woodlands Academy
•   Buried Truth in a mystery novel which takes place in Lake County. It is Gunter Kaesdorf's first published novel. Barb Kaesdorf
•   Enroll Lake County! campaign partners organized an event at the Waukegan Public Library Nov. 13. It included the presentation of a proclamation from the Lake County Board signifying it as Enroll Lake County! Day. Shown with the proclamation are: from left, Nancy Bock, executive director, HealthReach; Sonia Mares Dubose, Navigator, A Safe Place; John Shustitzky, CEO, The Alliance for Human Services; Jeanne Ang, Primary Care Services Director, Lake County Health Department; Richard Lee, Executive Director, Waukegan Public Library; Tony Beltran, Executive Director, Lake County Health Department; and Lori Deere, Manager, Women & Adolescent Girls' Health & Wellness, YWCA of Lake County. Enroll Lake County! is a countywide initiative to reach the uninsured and help connect them with the benefits of health insurance coverage under the new health care law. Lake County Health Department
•   Extreme Artistry Dancers win 1st place over all at local Rainbow Competition for their Hip Hop Line "Rock With it" Dan Rehling
•   A handful of LifeSource staff pose with some of the food donated by blood donors to Northern Illinois Food Bank and the Greater Chicago Food Depository as part of its "Triple Your Giving" promotion. LifeSource invited its Gurnee blood donors to bring along non-perishable food items when they visited its donor center at 5250 Grand Avenue through December. Along with the food, LifeSource donated $1,400 to each organization. Photo courtesy of LifeSource
•   A Halloween contest during lunch was a highlight of the day that saw most students and many faculty members at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart in costume Oct. 31. Judges used a decibel-meter app on their iPads to determine winners in various categories based on the cheers contestants received. Pictured, English teacher Erin Brysiewicz as the “Crazy Cat Lady” surrounded by her (advisory group) cats took second-place honors in the Sophomore Advisory Group category. Woodlands Academy
•   Eric Mason of Round Lake shows his Blackhawks pride at the Libertyville Sports Complex Driving Range wearing his Patrick Sharp Blackhawks jersey on Friday June 28 while working on his golf game hitting range balls. Friday was Blackhawks Stanley Cup Parade & Rally Day in Chicago with Blackhawks fans everywhere celebrating the Hawks Stanley Cup Championship. Connie Kowal-Libertyville Sports Complex
•   Heather Robbins, Trauma Treatment Program project director at the Lake County Health Department, received the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve Patriot Award from Michael Peck, Superintendent of the Veterans Assistance Commission of Lake County. She was nominated by Oluwatoyin Hines, a major in the U.S. Army Reserve and an intern at the Health Department. Peck presented the award on behalf of the Illinois Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve, which recognizes efforts employers make to support citizen warriors. Lake County Health Department
•   The 7th and 8th grade Highland Middle School Pom Pon Squad finished third recently at the Lakeside Conference competition.
  Congratulations to the team members - Sasha Blake, Mikaila Corrigan, Sydney Donovan, Allison Friello, Nicole Haderlein, Madison Hartwig, Veronica Houle, Bailey Latka, Paula Magnuszewski, Jillian Ness, Hannah Schuler, Kylie Skie (not pictured), Anna Yachnin. The squad is coached by teacher Breehan Davidson.
  Here the squad is caught during a practice.
  Well done Hornets! Libertyville Elementary District 70
•   Jessica Ni, a local Vernon Hill resident and a student from Soaring Eagle Kung Fu School at Palatine, won three Gold medals on empty-handed form and weapons and two Silvers at the 2013 Golden State International Wushu Championship, held on Saturday, June 15, 2013 at San Jose, Calif. Soaring Eagle Kung Fu (www.soaringeaglekungfu.com)
•   Lake County Community Foundation hosts experts on regional cooperation. From left: Sylvia Zaldivar-Sykes executive director of The Lake County Community Foundation, Mike Collins of Kalamazoo Community College, Scott and former state Sen. and current Foundation board member Susan Garrett, Nancy Rotering mayor of Highland Park, Mike Way of Bronson Healthcare System at a gathering of community leaders at Highland Park Country Club to to learn about a unique collaboration between Kalamazoo Valley Community College and Bronson Healthcare system in western Michigan and what Lake County can learn from such partnerships. The Lake County Community Foundation
•   Sisters Lisa Clair (left), freshman, and Kristen Clair, sophomore, of Lake Forest were among the eight student recipients of first quarter Sacred Heart awards presented Oct. 23 at Woodlands Academy. They were nominated by their fellow students for exemplifying the Sacred Heart goal of commitment to the building of community as a Christian value. Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart
•   A 6:30 p.m. open house Nov. 12 will showcase the unique educational experience at Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart, 760 E. Westleigh Road in Lake Forest. Visitors will be able to tour the school, meet with teachers and coaches, and learn about the many exciting clubs and activities that are available to students. Woodlands Academy
•   Mount Prospect's very own Lee DeWyze, who won American Idol in 2010, will perform at the Cures Gala event on Oct. 26, benefiting the nonprofit Gateway for Cancer Research. Having lost his grandfather to cancer, Lee is a long-time supporter of cancer research. The musician has generously donated an autographed guitar, an autographed CD and shirt, and two tickets to his upcoming concert in Chicago. These items are being raffled to the public through Oct. 26. Raffle tickets are available for $25 each online at DemandCuresToday.org/Lee Gateway for Cancer Research
•   Kids attending Summer Sports Camp at the Libertyville Sports Complex sign the Good Luck Hawks Card. People were able to sign the Hawks Card that was displayed at the Libertyville Sports Complex during the Stanley Cup Finals. The support must have helped, as the Blackhawks won the 2013 Stanley Cup. Connie Kowal-Libertyville Sports Complex
•   Even Count Dracula understands the importance of donating blood this fall. Blood donors who visit LifeSource donor centers in Arlington Heights, Glenview, Lake Bluff, Naperville and Gurnee from Saturday, Oct. 12, through Wednesday, Oct. 16, will receive a $20 off coupon to Fright Fest (for up to four patrons) from LifeSource partner Six Flags Great America. Joe White
•   "Local Girl Needs Help"
  A little girl in our community needs help with medical expenses. Her name is Isabella Oliver. Please see her story at: www.gofundme.com/Isabellasjourney. "Give, and you will receive...The amount you give will determine the amount you get back." Luke 6:38. Friends of Isabella Oliver
•   Students at Matigian Preschool in Libertyville were excited to welcome spring. The children colored eggs, made bunny projects and received a special visit from a mysterious bunny who left behind treats for the kids. A Sekili
•   Students and staff at Millburn Elementary School had the opportunity to honor their military heroes past and present. With less than a week's notice, more than 220 heroes were honored turning the military wall into a military hallway. The heroes will be honored for the entire month of November. Allison Martin
•   Music in the Box's Music Masters is now accepting drop-ins for our Summer Classes! Come join us. Please check out the website, www.musicinthebox.com, for dates and times to choose your class. Pictured Ms. Nicole with students taken by Music Masters owner Ginger Acopiado
•   Rainbow Over the Clouds
  This was taken in June during our record setting rainfall! Sandy Giuliani
•   Guests young and old sign the Autograph poster to celebrate local author, Kelly Polark's new picture book, ROCKABET:CLASSIC EDITION, at Fox Lake Library on Monday night. Tom Maple

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