Deborah Donovan
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Scouts recall boy who worked hard, stayed positiveJun 03, 2009 11:00 pm - Garrett Finnerty was the kind of kid who kept working at baseball even though he "wasn't a shining star" in the sport. And Dave Dillon, who was his Cub Scout leader and ...
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Arlington Heights students make dent in need at food pantryMay 29, 2009 11:00 pm - Is it a world's record if 872 middle school students and 101 staff members pass cans and other nonperishable food items they've donated from hand to hand for at least fi...
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Chairs, sofas sport color and flowers in new Marimekko lineMay 29, 2009 11:00 pm - Bemz, the Swedish company that makes slipcovers for IKEA sofas and chairs, introduces a new line designed by Marimekko, the iconic Finnish company. The machine-washable ...
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Realistic tips for your romantic walkwayMay 29, 2009 11:00 pm - Paths are among the most romantic features in the typical suburban landscape. Close your eyes and imagine a path. You see a winding walk leading to a rose garden or mayb...
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Two new eateries headed for Arlington HeightsMay 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Two new restaurants are planning to open in Arlington Heights, one featuring gourmet coffees, ice cream and other beverages and snacks; the second featuring pizza, pasta...
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District 25 students to learn ChineseMay 28, 2009 11:00 pm - Studying Mandarin Chinese is becoming a national trend, and Arlington Heights School District 25 is increasing its participation. Next year all fourth-graders in the dis...
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Chickadee nest inspires children's authorMay 25, 2009 11:00 pm - Carol Zelaya found inspiration for her series of children's books in her own back yard, but she had to move to get the complete message. "Emily the Chickadee" germinated...
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Maven of suburban art festivals collects, tooMay 22, 2009 11:00 pm - The tall, reedy neon sculpture "Embrace" glows in orange and pink with accents of blue, purple and green, while orange glass flowers and green bowls accompany two large,...
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Growing Chinese vegetables in your own backyardMay 22, 2009 11:00 pm - If you cook in the Asian style, you might want to grow pak choy, winter melon and snow peas in your garden. A classic book by Geri Harrington has been reissued. "Growing...
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Don't be afraid of adding color to your kitchenMay 15, 2009 11:00 pm - If it's time to build a new kitchen, how about colored cabinets? New colors from Diamond Cabinets, based in Indiana, include a blue-gray called Tidal Mist; creamy Honeys...