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Profile of Gabrielle Rousso, executive director of The Art CenterHighland Park. P34
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SPORTS
Lake Forest High School’s Alex Streightiff claims the diving title at the North Suburban Conference. P25
THEATRE REVIEW
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NEWS
Market Square Adding Courtyard
BOAT ACCESS BATTLE BY JULIE KEMP PICK DAILYNORTHSHORE.COM
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IGHLAND PARK — Power boating is making waves in Highland Park, as several organizations and individuals are advocating for a way to maintain access to the Park Avenue Beach boat launch. The Park District has considered eliminating power boats to ensure the public can safely access Park Avenue Beach outside of the security fence of the city’s Water Treatment Plant. The discussion is expected to continue at the next City Council meeting Monday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m. City Councilman and Park District liaison Anthony E. Blumberg, along with various stakeholders have formed an ad hoc working group to develop strategies for a solution. Members of the group include: Ghida Neukirch, city manager; Scott Meyers, park board president; and Liza McElroy, park district executive director, and four members of the former Park Avenue Task Force. “At [an earlier] working group meeting we just flushed out the
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AKE FOREST – Visitors to downtown Lake Forest will have a new place to relax this summer when Market Square adds an arcade on its north side to complement the one on the south. L3 Capital, the owners of the shopping area, will add community space by June 1 with entrances between Forest Bootery and Sweet Pete’s and another off Bank Lane near the post office, according to company principal Michael Schreiber. “We’re turning a very ugly service alley into an updated community space,” Schreiber said. “There will be community events and our events. There will be places for people to sit and gather.” Schreiber said the north arcade will be similar to the one already existing on the south side of the square with entrances between the current home of Lake Forest Book Continued on PG 12
Sailors ready to set sail at Park Avenue Beach. PHOTO FROM FRIENDS OF PARK AVENUE BEACH’S FACEBOOK PAGE
Hubbard Woods PTO Seek Alumni For 100-Anniversary Video
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he Hubbard Woods Parent Teacher Organization is collecting fond memories about
The PTO will incorporate these stories into a commemorative video that will be showcased at the school’s 100th Anniversary Open House on Tuesday, May 3rd from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The PTO welcomes alumni to attend one of three Drop In Sessions Hubbard Woods School - stories, at Hubbard Woods School, where a photos, videos - in honor of the member of the PTO will videotape school’s 100th Anniversary. and/or collect pictures and stories.
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There is no need to make a reservation, however, if alumni have any questions or would like to lock in a specific date and time, the PTO invites them to email hw100years@ gmail.com. Drop in sessions are as follows: • Wednesday, February 24th from 1-3 PM Continued on PG 12
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