Susan Klovstad
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Carpentersville teacher has passion for special educationApr 09, 2018 6:00 am - Pamela Mahoney of Elgin has been a teacher for 20 years, 12 of them at the deLacey Family Education Center in Carpentersville, which serves 366 preschool-age students in...
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Hoffman Estates P.E. teacher helps kids build confidenceJan 08, 2018 5:00 am - Blaine "Gene" Wohlert, 54, has spent his entire career - 32 years - teaching physical education to elementary students in Elgin Area School District U-46. A resident of ...
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Geneva teacher believes anyone can create artDec 11, 2017 5:00 am - Jon Kristofer has been teaching art to sixth- and eighth-graders at Geneva Middle School South for three years. "This is my 13th year as an art teacher. I have taught i...
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How Jacobs students will present 'Too Much Light Makes the Baby Go Blind'Nov 07, 2017 10:00 pm - Performing 30 plays in 60 minutes may seem like a tall order, but Jacobs High School drama students are up to the task, says David McGill, the director of “Too Much Ligh...
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Barrington Scarecrow Fest offers fall fun for familiesOct 16, 2017 11:00 pm - Scarecrow decorating and pumpkin painting are two of the highlights of Barrington's 17th annual Scarecrow Festival, which aims to help families get into the spirit of th...
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Elgin-based Independent Players opens 40th season with 'Our Town'Sep 17, 2017 11:00 pm - According to Don Haefliger, artistic director of Elgin-based Independent Players, Thornton Wilder's "Our Town" has been on the company's "to do" list for years. The com...
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Geneva's Festival of the Vine features more wines, new menusSep 04, 2017 11:00 pm - How do you improve on a festival that centers around eating and drinking? By adding more, of course. Geneva's Festival of the Vine, now in its 36th year, will overflow ...
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Maple Park Fun Fest to feature bands with Kaneland teachersAug 28, 2017 11:00 pm - The small-town festival that began in 1998 as a local softball tournament continues to grow. Maple Park Fun Fest takes place Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 2-3, with additi...
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Geneva Concours d'Elegance spotlights Nash autos, Indy race carsAug 22, 2017 11:00 pm - Classic car enthusiasts may want to steer in the direction of Geneva on Sunday, Aug. 27, when the 13th annual Geneva Concours d'Elegance rolls into town. From 10 a.m. to...
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Five private gardens to be featured on Geneva Garden WalkJun 13, 2017 11:00 pm - Gardening enthusiasts will want to carve out some time this Friday and Saturday, June 16-17, for the Geneva Garden Club's biennial garden walk. This year's theme is "A G...