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Barrington 220 School District special education students take a break March 5 after Illinois Standard Achievement testing at Barbara Rose Elementary School. Students from throughout the district are transported to Rose for special education instruction. Principal Scott Carlson said the school has been working hard to close the achievement gap between general education and special education students, making sure teachers receive equal training and resources. Learn more on page 4.

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By TARAH THORNE kk_fie\7j_Xnd\[`X%Zfd BARRINGTON – The Barrington 220 school board met Monday at Barrington Middle School’s Station Campus to approve a three-year contract for district support staff and continue discussion of digital age learning.

After what board member Wendy Farley called a “good, well-thought-out negotiation process,” the board approved a Barrington School District Employee Organization contract to replace the previous agreement that expired July 1.

Under the new agreement, to extend to June 30, 2016, district support staff – administrative assistants, computer technicians, maintenance and custodial workers, campus at-

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President Brian Battle said the agreement took some time, but will serve the district well.

“This package exemplifies the value placed on our classified staff by the Barrington 220 community, which the board represents,” Battle said. “These individuals play a vital role in supporting our instruction-

al mission, and we appreciate their service.”

Meanwhile, the board continues to plan its annual budget of about $130 million for next school year. Board members have been reviewing digital age learning – school technology – and staffing levels.

The board has a complex decision to make for digital age learning – to pause the program and keep up with only the ongoing leases for 600 Macbook Airs at the high school and eliminating laptops at the middle school level; to move forward with “phase two” of the district’s dig-

ital age learning by providing Macbook Airs to all high school students and iPads or PCs to all middle school students; or – have families rent the devices for $70 to $100 per year, doubling the rent fee if the student would like to own the device after their schooling.

Battle said a decision to fully fund digital age learning would not “make or break for the district’s budget,” but parents might be interested in the rentto-own option.

Board member Sandra Bradford said school fees are high enough and if a second phase of digital age learning is implemented, there should not be a technology rental fee. Bradford said a rent-to-own option may be beneficial to families, but the board should consider lowering the rent-to-own cost in that case.

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Other decisions to be made at the next regular board meeting include the non-renewal of teacher contracts and the honorable dismissal of educational support staff, Battle said.

District spokesman Jeff Arnett said staffing decisions are routinely made each year.

Students honored for service

By TARAH THORNE kk_fie\7j_Xnd\[`X%Zfd BARRINGTON – Two Barrington High School seniors were honored by Prudential Financial at the Barrington 220 School District Meeting Monday.

Runners-up in the 2014 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards of Illinois contest, seniors Peter Chung and Courtney Quigley were recognized as young people displaying outstanding local service and volunteerism. Both students received an engraved bronze Distinguished Finalist medallion.

The students were nominated by high school principals.

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Barrington High School Seniors Peter Chung (left) and Courtney Quigley were runners-up in the 2014 Prudential Spirit of Community Awards of Illinois contest.

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pact film production. Quigley too has received much praise for her volunteer work, raising money to build homes in Guatemala.

Quigley said the community has fueled her passion for service.

“I’m really grateful for the opportunities I have,” Quigley said. “The work I’ve been doing comes from the way I was raised and the way the community has encouraged me. The community has given me my dreams – my passion. They keep me going and make me want to do more.”

Chung spoke about adolescents taking a stand for their generation – something he has been researching.

“I found that our generation, from 1996 forward, is very dismayed with politics,” Chung said. “Our generation is discouraged with the state of affairs in the world, and it’s up to kids like us to take initiatives and make a change themselves.”

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Rose Elementary a Blue Ribbon finalist

By TARAH THORNE kk_fie\7j_Xnd\[`X%Zfd BARRINGTON – Stacks of state testing materials are piled up on seven-year principal Scott Carlson’s desk. It’s a busy time of the year for students and staff – especially those at Rose Elementary.

This Barrington school is one of 16 state finalists in consideration for the National Blue Ribbon Award by the U.S. Department of Education.

The winning schools, to be announced this fall, will receive the award in Washington D.C. in honor of their academic performance and ability to close achievement gaps.

Carlson said the application process has been anything but easy.

“It’s a long waiting game,” Carlson said. “The paperwork is rigorous.”

Recruiting the writing help of about 20 staff members, Carlson will submit a 24-page application to national officials March 20. The submission emcompasses several narrative reports, with discussion of school trends and data; curriculum information; and various opinions as to why Rose Elementary is unique to area residents and stakeholders.

Third-grade teacher Eliza Aliotta, now serving her 10th year at Rose, is part of the school’s staff that Carlson describes as “second to none.”

Aliotta is dedicating personal time after school to summarize the school’s areas of excellence, such as professional teacher development sessions and summer teaching institutes.

Aliotta said that the writing process has been highly reflective and rewarding.

“Even if we don’t win, it’s nice to have this acknowledgement,” Aliotta said. “I’m excited to proofread the final product because I keep learning more and more about our school.”

Carlson said his teaching staff is exciting to be around.

“They’re professionally curious – always asking questions and looking to better their practices,” Carlson said. “I think the students benefit from that because they observe their instructor as a learner, too.”

The Illinois State Board of Education informed Carlson

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Mary Weerts instructs a third grade Rose Elementary class in Mandarin. The Barrington 220 Chinese Immersion curriculum requires that participating students spend half their school day speaking English and the other half of the day speaking Mandarin. Rose Elementary was the first Barrington 220 school to offer this program, principal Scott Carlson said. of the school’s nomination in January and that Rose was selected as a finalist in February, Carlson said.

“I thought it was a prank call,” he said. “I couldn’t believe it.”

This is the first time Rose has been nominated for this award. Whether or not a school wins, Carlson said, is heavily dependent on Illinois Standard Achievement Test scores.

With 515 students and nearly 40 teachers, Rose averages on the line of high achievement.

From 2007 to 2012, more than 97 percent of Rose students met state standards in mathematics and more than 93 percent of students met state reading standards.

Moreover, the school has worked to close an oberserved performance gap in reading abilities.

From 2008 to 2011, the gap between general education students and special education

Rose Elementary third-grader Mia Schwengel draws a nature picture in her art class. students receiving reading Carlson said special educaservices was 20 percent. By tion has increasingly become 2012, this gap was reduced to more aligned with general ed11 percent, according to Rose’s ucation.

Blue Ribbon application draft.

“The teachers receive the

same level of professional development and the same resources for their classrooms,” he said. “It’s our goal to have our special education teachers literally work themselves out of their job, so that the special education students transition into the general classes.”

Carlson said Rose is the most diverse school in the Barrington 220 School District, with 35 to 40 students out of the entire district poplulation of XX speaking another language in their homes.

If chosen as a Blue Ribbon Award winner, after ISAT scores are compiled this fall, Carlson said the school will celebrate by doing something creative and fun.

“We always let the students make that sort of decision,” he said. “They have the best ideas.”

Barrington District 220’s Roslyn Road Elementary School received the Blue Ribbon award in 2013.

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People jump into the Fox River during Sunday’s Fox River Shiver at the Broken Oar in Port Barrington.

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People watch the Fox River Shiver from the balcony of the Broken Oar.

Swimmers brave icy Fox River to raise more than $10K for children’s hospital

Spectators watch Sunday’s Fox River Shiver at the Broken Oar.

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articipants splashed in success at the second annual Fox River Shiver fundraiser at Broken Oar Marina Bar & Grill.

Fearless, costume-clad volunteers gathered to brave a plunge into the icy 32.5 degree river for charity. The air was frigid.

Surrounded by hundreds of supportive spectators, more than 50 swimmers took the jump.

The youngest participant was 12-year-old Hannah Remke, of McHenry, who raised $100 in just one day to register for the event. Chicago Bear Matt Slauson was also in attendance, taking photos and signing autographs for the crowd.

Broken Oar organizers has to cut through more than 10 inches of ice to create a plunge area in the river. Preparation took days. Proceeds benefited the One Small Voice Foundation at Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago.

More than $10,000 was raised through fundraising and on-site sales.

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Volunteers look to repair local homes

By STEPHANIE KOHL \[`kfi`Xc7cXb\ZflekpjlYliYXec`]\%Zfd BARRINGTON – John Dawson has always embraced an opportunity to give back.

Dawson, owner of Dawson Builders, 113 N. Cook St., Barrington, has regularly worked with Habitat for Humanity, as well as several projects through his church, Presbyterian Church of Barrington.

Last year, Dawson and a few others worked on two special projects. One for the Samaritan Counseling Center, which included building out office space when it moved to a new location, and the other for a family in Third Lake, who lacked the funds necessary to repair their roof to keep their home from being condemned.

“Having done all these projects with Habitat and the church… we were also doing these other projects and we noticed there was a gap,” Dawson said. “We realized there was a void between Habitat, that builds a house, and these churches that do one day projects.”

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would just do it,” Dawson said, adding The Build Team, which is seeking 501c3 status, will simply provide a more organized and structured way for people to go about seeking help and receiving it. “We now have a procedure on how we select recipients.”

The plan for The Build Team is to help those within the Barrington Community Unit School District 220 boundaries.

While funding for the initial two projects was provided by those who worked on them, in the future, The Build Team will seek to raise funds from the community. The range of projects will include any project that is less than building an entire house, but more than something like painting or cleaning up a yard.

“It’s someone that has a house and for some reason can’t afford to stay in the house [because of necessary repairs],” Dawson said.

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Clerk will not issue gay marriage licenses early

By CASSANDRA DOWELL Z[fn\cc7j_Xnd\[`X%Zfd LAKE COUNTY – Same-sex couples wanting a marriage license in Lake County have been calling the county clerk’s office since a U.S. District Court judge ruled Feb. 21 that Cook County must issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples before the state law goes into effect this summer.

But couples in Lake County will have to wait until June 1, the effective date of the state law legalizing the practice, said Lake County Clerk Willard R. Helander.

Upon news of the Cook County case, Helander consulted the Lake County State’s Attorney office for legal guidance.

The Lake County State’s Attorney obtained the judge’s opinion in the Cook County case, and county officials found that the ruling did not apply to

other counties, she said.

A letter from Attorney General Lisa Madigan’s office, shared with county clerks throughout the state and dated March 4, said the decision to issue the licenses early was ultimately up to each county, but “the protections guaranteed by the Constitution must exist without regard to county lines.”

She encouraged clerks to find the court decision “persuasive.”

Helander said legally her office does not have the authority to permit same-sex marriages within the county before the state-wide law goes into effect.

“I can’t be persuaded to do something because I think it’s right, because I don’t have the authority to do that,” Helander said. “I want to be very careful in any aspect of my job. The legislature is the law-making body, and they’ve told county clerks to start issuing [same-sex

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Helander said there are also other legal ramifications to consider if the county decided to grant same-sex marriage licenses without a judge’s ruling.

“If parties enter into a samesex marriage prior to June 1, and want those unions dissolved at some later date, what legal rights will both parties have in a court of law?” she

said. “Our concern is that one of them could attack the validity of the marriage, arguing that the [marriage] wasn’t valid to begin with since the law hadn’t taken effect [at the time of the union].”

For example, if both parties choose to dissolve the union, there is a custody battle or even a death of one of the partners.

“Your rights as a surviving spouse could be attacked by another party,” she said. “We’re not saying these things will happen, but we don’t want to give anyone a basis to try that.

“We don’t want to do something that causes problems in the future because we’re going beyond our authority on the state statute.”

One same-sex couple asked Helander if, like in the Cook County case, they could sue the county in order to be married prior to June 1, she said.

Madigan said in her letter

that her office would likely support any suit against a county that denied a same-sex license.

“I told them they can sue, but court cases take a while, and might not be resolved until after June 1,” Helander said, adding that the conversation was friendly.

One same-sex couple, married in another state, asked Helander’s office if they could be married in Lake County.

“You can’t get married to the same person twice, unless you have a dissolution,” she said.

After the March 18 elections, couples joined in a civil union, regardless of sex, will be mailed a copy of the state statute and be offered the opportunity to convert their civil union into a marriage without any cost for up to 12 months after June 1, she said.

Marriages converted from civil unions will be effective the date of the civil union.

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COMMUNITY CORNER

Nirvana Yoga owner Marlene Rucks opened her Barrington yoga studio at 232 E. Main St. 10 years ago.

Living in the area for more than 20 years, Rucks shared more about the business that she calls her “second home” with Barrington Suburban Life reporter Tarah Thorne.

For information, visit www. nirvanayogastudio.com.

align our body. We move and breathe and healing happens in both the body and mind. I think what sets us apart from other studios is that we’re not just teaching, but consistently learning from each other and even our students. I like to think of it as an ongoing conversation that’s guiding all of us to grow in our individual practices and open more to this experience that is yoga

Thorne: What inspired you to open a yoga studio in the community?

Rucks: After teaching for

Thorne: What class would you recommend to newcomers?

Why? Rucks: For someone who

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about three years at another studio, I felt the need to express myself more freely, using my voice and not someone else’s script, and teaching more authentically.

Thorne: Please describe your class offerings and instructor experience.

Rucks: Our style of yoga is vinyasa. It’s all about the breath, which is used to

is new to the studio, I recommend the Community Class which is at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesdays. You can share the experience of yoga with other like-minded people from all backgrounds, ages and beliefs. For those new to yoga, there are beginner classes at 11:30 a.m. and 5:45 p.m. on Mondays, plus an all-levels class at 9:30 a.m.

Saturdays.

It’s crystallized into an alternative movement that meets our need for spiritual practice. We have sparked a mini revolution together, away from the mundane and into the sublime – updating the ancient art of Yoga and still holding what’s true about the practice. It’s less about being in Cirque de Soliel one day and more about having a practice, taking care of our bodies and tuning into our lives. We encourage our students to come as you are –no designer yoga attire or experience required.

Thorne: Any fun plans for the near or far future?

Rucks: In September, we’ll

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Nirvana Yoga owner Marlene Rucks embraces her Barrington studio.

Thorne: How has the studio evolved since opening?

Rucks: It has been so grati-

fying to watch Nirvana grow from an inspired thought to an innovative, educational foundation.

be offering a 200-hour Teacher Training in partnership with Anita Maher, director of Lotus Teacher Training.

Students will have two teachers with 30 years of experience leading them to become certified, inspiring, knowledgeable teachers. We’re very excited about this.

Dave & Buster’s to bring new jobs to Lake County SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA VERNON HILLS – Dave & Buster’s is opening its fourth Chicagoland location March 26, bringing sports, fun, food, drinks and games to Vernon Hills. In anticipation of the opening of Vernon Hills’ newest sports and entertainment destination, the 42,000 squarefoot location has started the hiring process to fill 265 positions for front and back of house, including bartenders, servers, cooks and host staff.

The Vernon Hills restaurant, located in Westfield Hawthorn Mall’s upper level near Sears, will be the 68th North American venue and fourth Chicagoland location for Dave & Buster’s, which is adding seven to eight new locations in 2014.

“We are extremely excited to bring our brand of food, fun and games to the northwest

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Chicago suburbs” said Phil Shabat, general manager of the Vernon Hills restaurant.

“Dave & Buster’s is the only place to eat, drink, play and watch sports under one roof.”

Beginning March 26, the restaurant, game and special event areas will be open seven days a week – 11 a.m. to midnight Sunday through Thursday and 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

Dave & Buster’s guests can partake in friendly competition with new games, including Mario Kart Arcade Grand Prix Deluxe, Simpsons Soccer and Snow Down.

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IN THEIR LIFE

JOSEPH FLINTON INCOMING BARRINGTON POLICE OFFICER

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Meet Barrington’s newest police officer I

ncoming Barrington Police officer Joseph Flinton, 24, was sworn into service Feb. 10 by Barrington village trustees. Flinton has about completed the Barrington police training program and is a first-hire for Barrington’s new police chief David Dorn.

Born and raised in New York, Flinton moved to Illinois several years ago. Flinton graduated Rockford College in 2012 before earning the best overall fitness award through the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy. Flinton told Barrington Suburban Life Reporter Tarah Thorne more about his achievements and goals for law enforcement.

Thorne: How does it feel to be sworn into the Barrington police force? What led you to this community?

Flinton: There really aren’t any words to describe how it feels to be sworn into the Barrington Police besides that it’s a good feeling.

Everybody is eager to help out and make sure I’m where I need to be. I really feel a sense of teamwork here and that’s a big part of what led me to the Barrington Police Department.

Thorne: You’re almost through the Barrington police training program. What sorts of training have you received? What’s been most rewarding? Difficult?

Flinton: I have received

training ranging from vehicle code to crimes in-progress. You name it and my field training officers have covered it.

The most rewarding part of my training so far has been helping out the community. Even if it’s helping to change a flat tire, it’s a great feeling knowing that I made someone’s day or night a little bit easier.

The most difficult part of the training so far has been keeping up to date with all the new laws that went into effect at the beginning of the year like the cellphone laws and the start of concealed carry.

Thorne: You were born and raised in New York. When did you move to Illinois? Are you/ will you be a Barrington resident? What do you like most about this community?

Flinton: I moved out to

Illinois to finish college a few years ago. I had visited the area prior to then for holidays and just playing the role of a tourist. I am not currently a Barrington resident, although I plan on moving closer to the area than where I reside now.

I really like the smalltown feel that Barrington has. It reminds me a lot of my own hometown.

Thorne: You graduated from Rockford College in 2012. What did you study there?

Flinton: I studied criminal justice. I also took a number of classes in anthropology and sociology.

Thorne: Have you always wanted to be a police officer?

What did you want to be when you were a kid?

Flinton: I actually hadn’t

thought of law enforcement as a career until I enrolled at Rockford College. My academic advisor set me up with criminology courses and an internship that really sparked my interest.

When I was a kid, I wanted to be absolutely everything – a professional athlete, lawyer, doctor, police officer, firefighter, astronaut, race car driver, etc.

Thorne: What do you enjoy doing when you’re not working or training? Any favorite hobbies?

Flinton: When I’m not

working, I enjoy going to the gym or playing some kind of sport. I’ve always liked playing basketball, baseball, football, soccer, rugby and pretty much any other sport.

I also like going camping, working on building projects, spending time with my family and just being active.

Joseph Flinton is an incoming officer to the Barrington Police Department.

Flinton was sworn into service Feb. 10 and will begin patrol this month.

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Flinton: I do not have any

prior law enforcement experience besides what I experienced in my internship. My experience so far has been completely different than the internship; there’s so much more than what initially meets the eye. Every detail has an impact on any given situation.

I attended the Suburban Law Enforcement Academy 14-02 “Never Accept Defeat!” this past Fall and met a lot of great instructors and future officers. The hours were long and hard, but it was a solid foundation on which to start my career with the Barrington Police Department.

Thorne: You’ll be officially policing Barrington this month.

Could you please describe some of Barrington’s current police initiatives that you plan on enforcing?

Flinton: Safety is always

the No. 1 priority we have for the Barrington community and those around it. Anything that might hinder that Thorne: Do you have any pre- will be addressed and dealt vious police experience? When with appropriately. Even the

smallest thing that might pose a threat is not too small to be taken care of.

Thorne: What have you learned from fellow Barrington police officers thus far?

Flinton: I have learned a lot

about different laws and ordinances, and also a great deal about the community itself.

My fellow officers always emphasize the importance of being respectful and helpful and it’s evident in the way they operate both on and off duty.

Thorne: What’s one silly fact about yourself?

Flinton: One silly fact

about myself, or story, rather, is that when I was much, much younger, I tried to make gingerbread cookies for Christmas. I say “tried” because I forgot to set the timer and only realized that fact when I smelled the aroma of extremely burnt cookies. Even after all the scraping and cleaning, the imprints of little gingerbread people wouldn’t come off of the baking sheet. I’m sure the impressions are still there today.

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or Trinity Irish Dancers, St. Patrick’s Day is as big as the Super Bowl. Founding Artistic Director Mark Howard said Trinity Dancers performed 415 shows last year, with more than half of those shows packed into the two weeks surrounding St. Patrick’s Day. The dance school and company has several locations throughout Illinois and Wisconsin, with the Palatine location being the closest to Barrington.

“The art form itself, what I’ve always found beautiful about it, is the power and grace,” Howard said, adding that Trinity Irish Dancers has become a Chicago institution with an international reach. “It’s been a place of innovation for Irish dancing.”

Among the Trinity Irish Dancers is Barrington resident Mary Claire McDonnell, a 17-year-old junior at Barrington High School.

She also is an assistant teacher at Trinity Irish Dancers, 136 Illinois St., Palatine. She has been with Trinity for about five years, joining after the previous school she danced with closed. “[Trinity] has way more opportunities than other schools in the area, and all over really,” McDonnell said.

“I’ve learned much more than Irish dance. My best friends are from dance.”

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Howard said about 90 percent of Trinity dancers are young women, so the organization as a whole is all about empowering young women through grace and power.

“They’re strong, free, feminine and smart, and

mostly, they’re resilient,” he said, adding that people join Trinity because it’s a good institution, known for churning out extraordinary kids.

North Barrington resident Nicole Plenge-Gilday has enrolled her two daughters, Reese, 6, and Ciena, 4, in Trinity. This is Reese’s second year and Ciena’s first.

“You’re just amazed at how serious they take it,” Plenge-Gilday said. “Trinity really creates the foundation to build their confidence and make them believe in their abilities.”

Ciena said she is eager to perform.

“I’m excited about dancing,” she said.

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THIS WEEK’S WEB POLL QUESTION: Will you cast a vote on March 18?

Vote online at mysuburbanlife.com.

Annual plant sale a sure sign of spring A welcome sign that spring is on its way is the news that preparations are being made for Citizens for Conservation’s 18th Annual Native Plant, Shrub and Tree Sale from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. May 3 and 4.

A huge selection of robust, hardy native plants will be available for purchase, and knowledgeable volunteers will be on hand to answer questions.

Why does CFC continue to expand and enhance its native plant sale each year?

We are making great COMMUNITY strides in informing the resVOICE idents of this beautiful area, Sam through our Community EduOliver cation programs and our new Habitat Corridors program, that native plants provide many advantages for gardeners and the environment. They do not require fertilizers or pesticides, which saves gardeners both time and money. In addition, their deep, fibrous root systems firmly anchor soil to help conserve water and prevent erosion.

Once established, native plants do not require watering; they provide food and shelter for birds, butterflies and other wildlife.

What’s new this year?

The Native Plant, Shrub and Tree Sale has its own website now, www.cfcnativeplants.org, where gardeners who wish to order before the sale can see color photos of mature plants with descriptions of the growing conditions for each plant: sun (full, partial) shade, moisture (dry, medium, wet) and mature size of plants. They can search by plant common or botanical names or growing conditions and see the beautiful photos of each.

Gardeners can order online or find an order form to print on the CFC website at www.citizensforconservation.org. Pre-ordering increases gardeners’ chances of getting the plants they want. The deadline for advance orders is April 12.

Another new feature this year is special reduced prices on our seven milkweeds. CFC hopes this will encourage gardeners to plant milkweed in greater numbers in order to help the vanishing Monarch butterfly population.

There will be many choices: 95 varieties of forbs (flowering plants) 22 varieties of grasses/sedges, eight kinds of ferns, 25 special woodland plants, 33 varieties of shrubs and 25 of trees, plus sun and shade rain gardens, and dry and wet butterfly gardens.

Think spring and join Citizens for Conservation in celebrating the natural beauty of our region.

Sam Oliver is staff director of Citizens for Conservation.

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Thumbs up to the many Barrington Martial Arts students who successfully passed their belt promotion test March 1. When students pass this skills test, they are promoted to the next belt level for martial arts. Each student must demonstrate moves and techniques. Participants begin as white belts and work toward a black belt.

Thumbs up to the Barrington boys basketball team for a great season. The Broncos defeated Buffalo Grove 53-49 at the Libertyville Regional March 3 before falling 49-62 to Lake Forest on March 4 in the regional semifinals.

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By TARAH THORNE kk_fie\7j_Xnd\[`X%Zfd BARRINGTON – Local hike director Carol Ruhter has just returned from the coldest trip of her life – a weekend of dog sledding in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

“It was beautiful,” Ruhter said, reminiscing at the “whoosh” of noise that came from the sleds as dozens of trained Alaskan Huskies took off into the wilderness. The dogs barked in harmonious unison.

Ruhter, a mother of two, began coordinating nature adventures in 1996 after moving to Barrington with her husband several years prior. Ruhter said she was born with a desire to be outside and knew other women had to have felt the same way she did.

“I think it started when I was 5 years old,” Ruhter said.

“Other girls were playing with dolls and I was giving tours of our De Kalb area farm to pretend visitors. I just had this desire to treat others to nature.”

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Trailbound Trips offers one-day, weekend and weeklong trips to any woman 18 or older. Participants travel to Blue Ridge Waterfalls, N.C.; Superior Hiking Trail, Minn.; Devil’s Lake, Wis.; and most recently, Newberry “Moose Capital” Mich.

Thirty-one women between the ages of about 30 and 70 departed from Palatine on Feb. 26 by motor coach for a fournight trip up north. The women spent their days hiking, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and dog sledding.

This was Ruhter’s third dog sledding trip. Wind chills dipped to 30 degrees below zero at night.

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ABOVE: Trailbound Trip’s Northwoods Dog Sled Adventure included cross-country skiing and snowshoe activities with professional guides. Women traveled from all over – as close as Barrington and as far Florida.

RIGHT: Jennifer Gaidjunas, of Tower Lakes, drove a team of Alaskan Husky sled dogs in upper Michigan. “I can’t stop talking about it,” she said. “It was such an amazing experience.”

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Often found at hair salons or even stand-alone tanning salons, a tanning mist is sprayed out of jets that move up and down the body to apply the spray.

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Tower Lakes resident Jennifer Gaidjunas attended the trip for her second year in a row, bringing along her sister from West Palm Beach, Fla. Gaidjunas said the activity guides were very knowledgeable and despite the cold, everyone had a blast.

“We managed just fine,” Gaidjunas said. “Lots of layers, foot warmers, hand warmers – I look forward to winter because it’s my favorite season to hike.”

Gaidjunas said being around other women who enjoy nature, and laughter, has made a world of difference in her life.

“Carol is the most positive person I know,” Gaidjunas said. “She has a contagious energy and she’s in great shape. It baffles me at times. I don’t know how she does it all.”

Ruhter already is busy planning next winter’s trip north. She said her inspiration comes from seeing women develop a feeling of empowerment.

“Women will come home from these trips and be more confident in their everyday life,” Ruhter said. “If they can dogsled in negative wind chills, they can do anything.”

Ruhter said the most beautiful physical aspect of

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the trip was the 50-foot ice falls in Tahquamenon Falls State Park – 52,000 acres of Upper Peninsula wilderness with an 89-mile river and large waterfalls.

“It’s just the whole experience of the snow falling and the sounds of stillness – the beauty of the chilly air,” Ruhter said.

Many of the women keep in touch throughout the remainder of the year, Ruhter said, some taking more trips together in the spring.

The trip north was $850, including lodging, activities, meals and travel.

Gaidjunas added that she too has made some great friends through these trips.

“I can’t stop talking about Michigan,” Gaidjunas said.

“It sounds crazy to me that I drove a team of sled dogs.

Plus, I met women of all different backgrounds, ages and physical abilities. We had a great time together and no matter our backgrounds, we all now have something in common – our love of nature.”

BARRINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services concluded a two-month investigation into the death of 7-month-old Barrington infant Mya Edwards. Neglect is present in the case, according to DCFS. Barrington police and fire departments responded to a call Jan. 8 for a deceased individual in the 100 block of South Hager Avenue. Mya was pronounced dead on the scene at 12:19 p.m.

At the time of Myaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s death, officials found a surviving twin sister in the home who is now in foster care, DCFS spokeswoman Karen Hawkins said Monday.

Hawkins said research indicates that both unnamed parents had neglected the two daughters.

The parents, who had no other children, are expected

to attend regularly schedule juvenile court hearings to determine the appropriate future care of their surviving daughter.

Hawkins said these hearings have begun and will continue for an undetermined amount of time.

The Cook County Medical Examinerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office found a Jan. 9 autopsy to be inconclusive, pending toxicology and medical reports. Results could take one to four more months, according to the medical examinerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office.

Hawkins said DCFS received an â&#x20AC;&#x153;unfoundedâ&#x20AC;? neglect report in April 2013 and an indicated abuse report in 2002 that involved another child in the same home. Hawkins said this child was an extended family member.

A collaborative death investigation continues between the Barrington police department and the Cook County Major Case Assistance Team.

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ROUND LAKE BEACH â&#x20AC;&#x201C; The International Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Film Fest, a touring festival of world-class childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s film programs, launches the 2014 festival season at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center on Friday.

Seven screenings run between Friday and Sunday, and include programs tailored for children ages 2 through 10.

The festival showcases a total of 44 short films from 22 countries.

The festival will include lively short feature films as diverse as â&#x20AC;&#x153;Colored Pencils,â&#x20AC;? a Brazilian film about a boyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s magical drawings; â&#x20AC;&#x153;Monarch,â&#x20AC;? a Mexican film about migrating butterflies; the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Flap Crashersâ&#x20AC;? from Denmark about a colorful bird who must overcome his fear of flying; and â&#x20AC;&#x153;One Shoe Bluesâ&#x20AC;? from the U.S., starring legendary blues man, B.B. King.

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by Nicole Dreiske and presented by The Round Lake Beach Cultural Civic Center Foundation in collaboration with the International Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Media Center. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The ICMC has culled some of the best of the best films made internationally to bring a truly exciting international film festival to families in Round Lake Beach and Lake County,â&#x20AC;? said Center Director Monica Marr. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We know that parents care about the quality of what their kids watch.

A film festival is a great way to entertain children while opening their minds to the world in new ways.â&#x20AC;?

Children have the opportunity to vote for their favorite films immediately following each program. Their participation determines the winner of the Best of the ICFilmFest to be awarded to the film that receives the greatest number

BARRINGTON â&#x20AC;&#x201C; A new partnership with Hollywoodchicago.com allows BHS-TV members to attend and cover Hollywood productions and film premieres.

Barrington High School TV teacher Jeff Doles was in Chicago Tuesday filming the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Divergentâ&#x20AC;? movie premiere at Kerasotes Showplace Icon.

BHS alumna Veronica Roth wrote the New York Times best-selling â&#x20AC;&#x153;Divergentâ&#x20AC;? trilogy from which the film originated. Roth, as well as cast members including Shailene Woodley and Theo James, were interviewed by BHS-TV students Ryan Adamovic, Tommy Derken, Jack Coombs and J.J. Good. Student Michael Barcro edited the interviews.

During the interview, Roth

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of votes. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Watching movies shouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be a passive experience for children, and at the ICFilmFest, it isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t,â&#x20AC;? said Dreiske. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lively discussions and voting [are] designed to make the experience memorable and interactive for all the movie lovers in the family.â&#x20AC;?

In addition to the short films, families can also enjoy the Cultural Kids Zone, where they can learn and play with artists and organizations from the community. Families are also welcome to bring their own picnic lunch or snacks.

The ICFilmFest is supported by the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation and the MacArthur Fund for Arts & Culture at The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation and by Howard and Pam Conant.

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They’re giving away full makeovers to three contest winners and, for each, that includes a new haircut, color (if requested) and finishing style along with makeup consultation and brow shaping plus a manicure/pedicure. Whether you’re heading to the beach or staying in town this spring break, wouldn’t it be fun to reveal a new look as you welcome the new season?

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“I contacted John because of his integrity and I knew he would show that compassion for someone in need,” Schumm said.

Heath said he was looking for an opportunity to volunteer when The Build Team came up and he is excited to work on the various projects of the organization.

“It’s very rewarding,” Heath said. “It’s just very, very rewarding to help people do something [they couldn’t otherwise afford to do].”

He added that people are hurting all over and it’s not just because of the obvious economic reasons, there are also health and other reasons that people just can’t afford to do these repairs, like the roof

project, on their own.

Garrette, who has known Dawson for 20 years, said when Dawson told him about the nonprofit idea, he knew he wanted to be involved.

“I am a longtime finance and accounting professional, so I thought a way I could help would be volunteering to be treasurer,” Garrette said. “I was very impressed that they were will to take their time to put (this organization) together.”

Shaeffer looks forward to moving forward with the administrative set-up of the organization so they can move forward with helping people.

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Dawson said the goal is to help four homes in need this year, with the hopes to grow that in future years.

The Build Team also will reach out to counseling and career centers to seek volunteers, giving these individuals an opportunity to learn the trade while working on the homes.

“It was something I was doing anyhow,” Dawson said of The Build Team. “I donate about four weeks a year to charity, whatever it may be … and I noticed there’s this gap that’s not getting serviced … and being a builder, one of the things you realize is how important a home is to people.

“If we can help just a few people stay in their homes,” he said. “Let’s fill the gap right here in Barrington.”

Three contest winners will get a full makeover.

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WHERE: Comedy Club inside the Holiday Inn, 6161 Grand Ave., Gurnee WHEN: 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, March 21 and 22 COST & INFO: Adults 21 and older only.

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WHERE: Timothy O’Toole’s Pub, 5572 Grand Ave., Gurnee WHEN: 11 to 1 a.m. Friday to Monday, March 14 to 17 COST & INFO: All weekend Timothy O’Toole’s will be a celebration for St. Patrick’s day. An Irish inspired menu will feature all types of food, green beer will be served, leprechauns will attend, and giveaways and other specials will be provided. The bar boasts 30 HD flatscreen TVs and 32 beers on tap. Free admission. For information, call 847-249-0800.

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WHERE: Parade starts at Palombi Middle School, 133 McKinley Ave., Lake Villa WHEN: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 15 COST & INFO: A parade celebrating St. Patrick’s Day, including floats, decorations and marching bands will travel from Palombi Middle School to Railroad Avenue. Free. Immediately after the parade, enjoy the Corn Beef and Cabbage Dinner at the VFW, 130 E. Grand Ave. Adults eat for $8, children and seniors $6, hot dog plate $4. For information, visit www. lake-villa.org.

WHERE: Austin’s Fuel Room, 481 Peterson Road, Libertyville WHEN: 10 p.m. Thursday, March 13 COST & INFO: As part of the Farewell Tour, Rehab will be making a stop at Austin’s for a great night of original and new music. Rehab has a sound fuses hiphop and Southern rock, and has a growing number of supporters. Rehab currently consists of Danny Boone and Demun Jones (vocals) with DJ Chris Crisis. Show also features Angels Cut. Tickets are $13 to $23. For information, call 847-5491972.

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Restaurant reviews

Brickwood Bar & Grille offers urban aesthetic FOX LAKE – On a dark and quiet Thursday evening, perfect for a date night, my date and I stepped off Nippersink Avenue and into the new restaurant occupying the corner across from the train tracks, Brickwood Bar & Grille.

A high-end steakhouse might seem like an odd choice for a space where other restaurants have failed – in a town known as a laid-back boating community. But we didn’t feel like we were in Fox Lake anymore. It was like we’d teleported to Liberyville, where this place would be nestled between boutiques. It had a downtown aesthetic with the exposed brick and fine art prints as decor.

We had the option of sitting near the bar or in the dining room and chose the latter.

There are plenty of tables for two, creating an intimate setting, especially when paired with the acoustic versions of pop songs playing in the background. Around us, couples talked quietly and a ladies night seemed to be happening at the table across from us.

The first thing we were handed was the wine menu.

We’d heard Brickwood had a good wine selection, and it certainly offered a lot of variety.

After sharing complimentary warm, fresh bread with butter, we ordered the calamari appetizer, and it arrived sizzling hot, breaded and soaked in marinara, with fresh lemon slices. My date was not a fan of still-tentacled calamari and went for the cut and breaded pieces. It was a generous size for two people, but we didn’t take long to decide we’d eat it all anyway.

Next came the sides for our main courses. I ordered the night’s special soup zuppa tuscana, creamy with bacon and potatoes. My companion had a salad with baby tomatoes and balsalmic dressing. The salad was fresh and the soup was hot.

We felt at ease and took our

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time with the courses. The staff was attentive and refilled our drinks as needed, but they gave us and the other guests enough space to match the setting’s intimacy.

“This reminds me of my trip to Italy,” my date said, referencing the smell of wine and the decor. We could

almost forget that it was still chilly in Lake County. It seemed like the kind of place you’d go for a birthday or anniversary celebration.

My main course was the Baked Shrimp Dejohnge, soaked in butter and garlic.

There were seven nicely-baked shrimp that seemed

fresh enough to my tastes.

Each of our entrees came with a side of potato: sweet potatoes, cheesy potatoes, tater tots, baked potatoes or mashed potatoes. The sweet potato fries were hot and flavorful, but didn’t come with a dipping sauce.

My date ordered the 16-ounce New York strip steak, char-grilled and served with leafy spinach and a side of potato. She ordered it medium-well, and described it as “succulent, not dry.” She said the leafy spinach was marinated in just enough butter. As for the baked potato, she said it was standard and wished they offered twicebaked.

We decided to go for dessert. Although we were quite stuffed, we’d taken it slow enough to fit in a final course. We shared a New York Cheesecake drizzled in berry sauce, and it definitely surpassed grocery store cheesecake. After wrapping up leftovers, we stepped out of this urban otherworld and back into the breeze coming off Lakefront Park.

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ONGOING 4TH ANNUAL BARRINGTON CELTIC FEST, 11 a.m. March 14 through 17, McGonigal’s Pub, 105 S. Cook St, Barrington. Food vendors, bands and entertainment. A portion of ticket proceeds will go to benefit The American Cancer Society Relay for Life. For information, call 847-304-3400 or visit www.mcgonigalspub.com.

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A LOOK AT AREA EVENTS THIS WEEK

WOMEN IN BUSINESS EXPO, 11:30 a.m. March 13, Maravela’s Banquets, 4 Washington Street, Ingleside.

Women in various businesses will provide displays, prizes, and product info. Speaker and former secretary Rita Ford speaks to mothers about choosing priorities in her talk, “Ties that Bind.” Cost: $17.

GUIDED MEDITATION, 7 p.m. March 13, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Avenue, Lake Villa. Join Karen Whitaker, Meditation Guide, for an hour of meditation to balance and restore. No experience necessary.

Website: www.lvdl.org.

MARCH 14 NAWBO CONNECTS BARRINGTON, 8:30 a.m. March 14, Wells Fargo Advisors Learning Center, 1000 Hart Road, Room 180, Barrington. Personal stories of business women who faced and navigated the ups and downs of business challenges and successes.

Members: free; nonmembers: $20.

Website: www.NAWBOChicago.org.

THE WONDER BREAD YEARS, 8 p.m.

March 14, James Lumber Center for the Performing Arts, 19351 W. Washington St, Grayslake. Former Seinfeld writer Pat Hazell salutes the Baby Boomer Generation. Tickets are $32 for adults, $31 for seniors and $12 for children. For information and tickets, call 847-543-2300 or visit jlc. clcillinois.edu.

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LIFESOURCE BLOOD DRIVE, 9 a.m.

March 15, Wauconda Fire District, Station 1, 109 W. Liberty St., Wauconda.

STARTING VEGETABLES FROM SEED WORKSHOP, 10 a.m. March 15, Smart Farm of Barrington Hoop House, Good Shepherd Hospital Campus, 450 W. Hwy. 22, Barrington. Come learn how to start veggies from seed while helping Smart Farm grow food for people in need. Register at www. smartfarms.org.

PURPLE POLAR PLUNGE; FREEZIN’ FOR A REASON, 11 a.m. March 15, Breezewald Park & Beach, 125 N Old Rand R., Lake Zurich. Wade in or take the full plunge into the freezing cold water of Lake Zurich. All funds raised will benefit the American Cancer Society’s Relay For Life of Lake

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BARRINGTON CELTIC FEST WHEN: 4 p.m. March 14; 11 a.m. March 15 and 16; 10 a.m. March 17 WHERE: McGonigal’s Pub, 105 S Cook St., Barrington COST & INFO: This four-day St. Patrick’s Day festival will include live music, a mix of local retail – restaurants and merchants; various entertainment including Irish dancers, bagpipers and special guests. Food and beverages all be available outside in the festival tent or inside at the pub. A portion of proceeds will benefit the American Cancer Society and Barrington Relay for Life. Admission is free; $10 cover charge when bands are playing. For information, call 847-277-7400.

Zurich/Wauconda/Island Lake. Cost: $10. Website: www.crowdrise.com/ LZPurplePolarPlunge2014.

ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE & LUNCHEON, noon March 15, Lake Villa.

Parade starts at Palombi School on McKinley Avenue and ends at the Lake Villa train station. Then head over to the Lake Villa VFW Hall for the Annual Corned Beef and Cabbage luncheon immediately after the parade. Luncheon is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and children under 12. A hot dog plate is $4. For information, 847-356-6100 or visit www.lake-villa.org.

OPEN HOUSE, 10 p.m. March 15, Country Meadows Montessori School, 6151 Washington St., Gurnee. Tour the school, meet the teaching staff, and learn about the curriculum. For information visit www.cmmontessori. net, call 847-244-9352, or email j_harkaway@cmmontessori.net.

MARCH 16 BIRD WALK, 8 a.m. March 16, Volo Bog State Natural Area, 28478 W. Brandenburg Road, Ingleside. Walk is just under three miles and takes from 1½ to three hours, depending on weather and luck in birding. Bring binoculars and field guides or borrow from the leaders. Adults and attentive kids age 6 and older are welcome. Registration requested at 815-344-1294. Website: www.friendsofvolobog.org.

WOMEN HOLD UP HALF THE SKY, 9 a.m. March 16, Prairie Circle Unitarian

Universalist Congregation, 1561 Jones Point Road, Grayslake. In this service, we will think about our world and explore what it might mean to have true equality. Cost: Donations. Website: www.PrairieCircleUUC.org.

MARCH 17 MY WEIRD SCHOOL PARTY, 4:30 p.m.

March 17, Aspen Drive Library-Cook Memorial Public Library, 701 N. Aspen Drive, Vernon Hills. Kids in grades 1 to 3 will hear silly stories, make up wacky words and conduct kooky science experiments. Register: Call 847-362-2330, go to webres.cooklib. org or visit the library.

MARCH 18 THE NIFTY FIFTIES, 7 p.m. March 18, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main Street, Wauconda. Immerse yourself in the food, fashion, music, and Chicagoland fads of the “fabulous” 1950s. Food sampling provided.

Website: www.wauclib.org.

KNITTERS NIGHT OUT, 7 p.m. March 18, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Avenue, Lake Villa. Grab your knitting or crochet project and spend some time at the library. No registration necessary. Must be 18 or older. Website: www.lvdl.org.

NEW ISSUES FACING THE COURT, 7 p.m. March 18, Wildwood Presbyterian Church, 18630 Old Gages Lake Road, Grayslake. Judge Daniel Shanes

of the 19th Judicial Circuit Court will discuss cameras in the courtroom, mandatory sentencing parameters and the plea negotiation process/ realities. All lectures in this series are free and open to the public. Website: www.wildwoodpc@sbcglobal.net FACILITATING COLLEGE SUCCESS FOR STUDENTS WITH PSYCHOLOGICAL CHALLENGES, 7 p.m. March 18, Barrington Village Hall, 200 S Hough Street, Barrington. Dr. Nausheen Din, a specialist in adult, child, and adolescent psychiatry, will highlight the roadblocks to college success encountered by students with psychological challenges such as anxiety, depression, and substance abuse. Refreshments will be provided.

Call Maryrose at 847-496-1415 for additional information or reservation.

Website: www.namiba.org.

MARCH 19 GOOGLE DOCS – SPREADSHEETS, 2 p.m. March 19, Lake Villa District Library, 1001 E. Grand Avenue, Lake Villa. Learn Google Docs, a free, online resource from Google for spreadsheets. Plus, learn to organize files and folders in Google Drive. Keyboard and mouse skills necessary to participate. Website: www.lvdl.org.

MID-WEEK LENTEN SERVICE & MEAL, 5:45 p.m. March 19, New Life Lutheran Church, 910 S. Old Rand Road, Lake Zurich. For information call 847-4385018 or visit www.newlife-wels.org.

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By ANDY SCHMIDT \[`kfi`Xc7cXb\ZflekpjlYliYXec`]\%Zfd BARRINGTON – The winter sports season has come to an end for Barrington’s student-athletes. There were many highlights during the 2013-14 season for each of the teams. Here is a recap on how each of the eight different sports did during the last few months as preparation for the 2014-15 season gets underway.

Boys basketball

The Broncos finished 12-18 after a loss in the regional semifinals. Austin Madrzyk led the team all season and had 20 points in the team’s final game of the year against Lake Forest. The team loses Madrzyk, West McDonald, Zach Bart and Jack McAndrews, which will make rebounding a difficult task for coach Bryan Tucker.

Tucker will have 6-foot-8 forward Rapolas Ivanauskas returning however as a junior along with Jake Orr and CalBpc\ >i`ccfk $ b^i`ccfk7j_Xnd\[`X%Zfd vin Goldsmith.

Barrington sophomore Abby Hasanov competes in the floor exercise Friday during the IHSA Girls Gymnastics State Meet in Palatine.

Girls basketball

A 19-10 season ended in the regional semifinal for the Fillies. Brooke Gunderson and Angie Kirchoff carried the team to a solid second place finish in the Mid-Suburban League West Division. Gunderson and Kirchoff both graduate along with Aoife Callanan and Carrie Madden but Barrington will return Megan Talbot and Kelly Katis as juniors next season. There is still a lot to look forward to for the team as they look to overtake Fremd in the division.

Gymnastics

The Fillies finished fourth in state after putting together one of the best years in school history. A victory in the Lake County Meet followed by a win at regionals put the team in position to go after the state title.

Abby Hasanov would tie for a state title in the uneven bars with a 9.5 and added a fourthplace finish on the floor exercise. Brooke Morgan finished

fifth on the vault to help Barrington to their strong finish.

Hasanov will be a junior next season and could be counted on to take home even more titles.

Boys swimming

It was a season to remember in the pool with the Broncos winning the MSL and a sectional championship.

Sam Miseyka and Sebastian Piekarski used their senior leadership to win the 50 freestyle at the sectional. The team had seven freshmen on the roster this season, including Mitchell Gavars and Jeremy Kleinjan who took first and A\]] BiX^\ $ =fi J_Xn D\[`X second place, respectively, at Barrington’s Austin Madrzyk passes during a March 3 IHSA class 4A the MSL Meet. This makes the regional quarterfinal game against Buffalo Grove in Libertyville. future very bright for coach John Valentine’s squad score of 1,466. Powell advanced Saturday’s final. to state the following week Boys bowling A shining light on the lanes in sectionals as an at-large Girls bowling There was excitement on the this season was senior Bradley contender but finished 72nd Powell, who won the Lake Zu- during the first day of compe- girls’ side as well with freshrich Regional with a six-game tition and couldn’t advance to man Sarah Tenyer. Tenyer

advanced out of regional play with a score of 1,189. While she couldn’t make it to the state meet, there is a bright future ahead for Tenyer and the program especially with more people knowing about the Fillies.

Wrestling

Mitch Stathakis took sixth place in state for the Broncos at 106 pounds at the individual state meet. The team itself lost in the sectional round 31-20 to Libertyville. Stathakis will be a junior next season and wrestled at 113 pounds in the team sectional round, while compiling 35 victories.

Cheerleading

The Fillies won the coed team portion of the Grayslake North Sectional to advance to the state meet where they finished third with a score of 88.32, finishing three points behind Conant. It came a year after the Fillies finished second in the same division.

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