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By TARAH THORNE tthorne@shawmedia.com TOWER LAKES – A local 13-year-old is conquering the universe one science fair project at a time.

Pranav Sivakumar of Tower Lakes just completed his freshman year at Barrington High School.

Now, the math Pranav a n d s c i e n c e Sivakumar enthusiast is a regional finalist in the fourth annual Google Science Fair.

Sivakumar is one of 30 finalists representing the Americas in the international web fair.

Thousands of 13- to 18-year-old contestants have taken part.

They are from more than 120 countries, who have submitted complete science projects – question, hypothesis, research, data, observations and conclusion – in hopes of moving on to the next round of judging.

Fifteen global finalists will be announced Aug. 6 before just three contestants are chosen as overall winners. The grand prize includes a trip to the Galapagos Islands, a $50,000 scholarship and a visit to a science-related organization.

Sivakumar said becoming a global finalist would be an event in itself.

“Global finalists will be invited to Google headquarters in California for the big winner announcement,” Sivakumar said. “It would be really exciting for me because I’ve

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Barrington parents Sindu (left) and Jerri Redui attended a July 19 baby craft event at the Barrington Area Library to spend time with their daughter and meet new people, they said.

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A baby footprint sailboat craft was created Saturday by the Starnes family of North Barrington Nolan (left) and Colin Starnes of North Barrington play together Saturday during baby at the library. craft time at the library.

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BARRINGTON – Babies 12 months and younger and their parents were invited to create footprint sailboats Saturday at the Barrington Area Library.

The one-hour event included craft and play time. A few families attended. Library staff provided all materials for the free program.

Program director Nancy Nash of Fox River Grove led parents through baby foot painting and sailboat construction. Each sailboat was made on a piece of blank canvas.

Several more free events will take place at the Barrington Area Library this summer. Visit balibrary.org.

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Dominic and Jessica Green have embraced local food, starting The Gentleman Farmer in Barrington. Their sons, Henry (left), and Oliver, help out with planting, harvesting and selling through farm shares and the Barrington Farmer’s Market.

‘A personal connection’ for your food Barrington couple gives up careers, decide to farm instead

By STEPHANIE KOHL Barrington Suburban Life contributor BARRINGTON – When their first son was born in 2008, Jessica and Dominic Green realized neither wanted to continue their career paths.

The two kicked around ideas, knowing they wanted to model good behavior for their children.

Both also are big on food and sustainability. Inspired

by British chef, farmer and activist Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall of River Cottage, who kicked off the small farm and grow-your-own movement in the UK, the two decided to take an active role in the local food movement.

The couple took courses through the Angelic Organics Learning Center in Caledonia and then did an apprenticeship of sorts at a Grayslake farm.

In the summer of 2010, the two launched their farming

endeavors at the Barrington home of Jessica’s mother.

They grew for family and friends at no cost to see if they enjoyed the farming lifestyle.

The two affectionately refer to that summer as Year 0 for The Gentleman Farmer, which practices organic farming.

“The organic side of things is a no-brainer,” Jessica said.

“I was raised with a mom who was into health foods and ate pretty organically.”

Now in their fifth year of growing and fourth year in business, the two have 100 Community Supported Agriculture shares. The Gentleman Farmer also has since moved from the small backyard farm in Barrington to a 7.5-acre farm in Barrington Hills, five acres of which currently are being used for growing.

“We’re living in a day where there is so much cancer and so much disease,” Jessica said, adding pesticides and chemicals have an effect not

just on nature, but also on those consuming the items.

Dominic said while most farmers come from a long line of farmers, he does not.

“We’re very new to this, so I’m on an exponential learning curve,” Dominic said. “I’ve really been learning from scratch and reading books and calling farmers. There’s not a week that goes by that something completely surprising doesn’t happen.”

While Dominic learns from mistakes made in previous years, the season is nonstop farming from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. during the week, plus the Barrington Farmer’s Market on Thursday nights and at the Logan Square Farmer’s Market.

The Green family previously lived in Chicago, but now lives in Barrington. Jessica grew up in Barrington and is a 1996 graduate of Barrington High School. The couple have two children, Henry, 6, and Ol-

iver, 3. The boys spend time on the farm and Henry loves putting on his apron to help out at the market.

“I think every year I’ve bitten off a little bit more than I can chew, but that’s where I thrive,” Dominic said.

Dominic added he is popular at the farmer’s markets because people really like to meet the actual farmer growing and farming their foods.

“I think it’s that personal connection you can’t get at the grocery store,” Dominic said.

If people still have questions after talking with him, he said, he invites them to the farm to show them his methods. The farm generally is closed to the public.

The Gentleman Farmer’s 2014 Veggie CSA Subscription offered two options this year.

A full share, which fills the member’s market bag with seven to 10 vegetables harvested weekly for a total of 20 weeks, or a half share, which

fills the member’s market bag with seven to 10 vegetables harvested every other week for a total of 10 weeks.

New this year were worker share positions that allowed people to work one shift a week all season long to earn a full CSA share every week.

Dominic is modest about what he and Jessica do and said they aren’t doing anything new.

“This is going back to how people farmed three or four generations ago,” Dominic said. “Most of the things I grow, most people grew in their backyards 150 years ago.”

Jessica added that organic farming supports the community and environment though.

“Dominic and I were really inspired by being able to provide for the community,” Jessica said.

For information on The Gentleman Farmer, visit www.gentleman-farmer.com.

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LEFT: Nancy Wodnicki of Inverness spells Charmon, the name of her dog, on the giant Light Bright, during Saturday’s adults-only, after-hours party at the Barrington Area Library. BELOW: Erika Cruz, right, of Fox River Grove, plays a retro video game with Barrington Area Library employee Ashley Brooke Sero during Saturday’s adults-only, after-hours party.

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A woman dips her brush into green paint in the craft area of Saturday’s adults-only, after-hours party at the library.

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BARRINGTON – Adults 25 years and older came out to party at the Barrington Area Library Saturday evening.

The three-hour Throwback Saturday event took place in the youth services department, intending to bring attendees back to their childhood. Activities included minigolf, fort building, video games, Light Bright and more.

Snacks were provided.

Patrons from other library districts were admitted as space was available.

The Barrington Area Library will host several more events for children and adults this summer. Visit balibrary. org for information.

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By STEPHANIE KOHL Barrington Suburban Life Contributor BARRINGTON – When Judy Zabielski started to notice she was becoming unhealthy, she sought out a quantum reflex analysis practitioner.

A QRA test is a non-invasive energy test that can help detect what nutrients are missing from a person’s body. After working with a QRA practitioner to regain her health, Zabielski decided she wanted to become a QRA practitioner herself.

About five years ago, she opened Acacia Organics, selling items like natural supplements, organic teas, organic and natural skincare products, makeup and more. Among the most popular of the items she sells are the supplements and organic makeup.

“The most popular is the whole food supplements … because people actually feel it working,” she said.

Last month, Zabielski closed her store front on East Station Street in Barrington and on July 1, opened her shop at the Ice House Mall, 200 Applebee St. She has evolved from just a retail store to a testing facility offering additional services.

“The main motivating factor (for the move) was mainly to have the spa space available to me,” Zabielski said.

In addition to the retail offerings, Acacia Organics also offers infrared sauna technology, which she said is great for detox and pain management, and a second spa room for healing touch practitioners.

“It helps your body heal better by balancing your energy,” Zabielski said.

Acacia Organics also has added diet and esthetician services. She will also continue with the various testing she offers. In addition to QRA testing, Acacia Organics also offers Alcat testing and hair trace mineral analysis.

“My favorite thing to do is the QRA, the kinesiology

testing,” Zabielski said. “I’ve helped put people on nutrition programs that people say have changed their lives.”

Zabielski said it is her goal to reach out, educate and help people heal from the inside out.

“I guess the passion is I’m tired of seeing everyone around me be sick and we don’t need to be,” she said. “My passion is to just help people live healthier, more joyful lives and not be toxic and sick.”

One of those people helped

by Zabielski was Lavelle Velez, who is now the holistic esthetician of Organically Gorgeous

by Lavelle Velez, operating out of Acacia Organics. She also is a holistic health practitioner.

Velez first began visiting Acacia Organics within the first year of it opening to use the infrared sauna, but as she asked about services and had some tests performed, she just became really interested. After 12 weeks of eliminating foods that she couldn’t tolerate, she lost 35 pounds and then another 15 later.

She is really excited to work alongside Zabielski, offering esthetic and other services.

“I’m always trying to think about what issue a client is suffering from and how to treat it,” Velez said.

She added that plenty of other things affect skin that are more than just topical. She only uses products that are animal friendly. She strongly believes in the mind, body, soul connection.

“Before … everything came from nature and that’s my hope, to get back to nature,” Velez said.

Maria Straussner, marketing director for the Ice House Mall, said the overall picture of the mall is very good. Three new stores, including Acacia Organics, have opened so far this year. A new manager has also joined Chessie’s this year, making changes like offering outdoor dining, live entertainment on Fridays and new weekly specials. She said the mall has only three vacancies.

Acacia Organics will hold a grand opening July 31.

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By TARAH THORNE tthorne@shawmedia.com BARRINGTON – Firefighters were quick to put out a shed fire Sunday at 400 S. Grove Ave. in Barrington, an official said.

The call about the fire, which was near the back of a house, came in shortly before 8 p.m., said Bruce Peterson, assistant chief with the Barrington Fire Department. The residents were home, but not

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Shed catches fire on South Grove Avenue inside, he said.

Peterson said the fire was contained in about five minutes, with no damage to the home.

The fire is under investigation, but seemed to be accidental and not suspicious, Peterson said.

Automatic aid crews responded from Barrington Countryside, Lake Zurich, Fox River Grove, Long Grove, Cary and Palatine Rural fire departments.

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RSVP to local organizations will set up Mary Hoffing at 847-382-2148 or outside these retail stores, and in mhoffing@stannebarrington.org. the Jewel-Osco parking lot, to provide their products and services, Students earn National according to a news release.

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This year, 181 colleges and the village of Barrington. Vendor universities are sponsoring about booths still are available. Visit 4,100 Merit Scholarship awards, www.barringtonchamber.com or according to a news release. call 847-381-2525 for information.

BHS recipients were Vyas Alwar, to attend Northwestern University Domestic violence seminar at St. Anne Church with a probable career in biology; BARRINGTON – St. Anne Catholic John Foley, to attend Northwestern University with a probable career Community Church will host in medicine; and Grant Whitmer, to a public seminar on domestic attend Western Reserve University violence from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 with a probable career in medicine, p.m. Aug. 9 at 120 N. Ela St., in the release states.

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By TARAH THORNE tthorne@shawmedia.com BARRINGTON – Barrington Fire Chief Jim Arie addressed village trustees Monday evening with a sixmonth service review.

“The good news is it’s all good news,” Arie said.

Arie said Barrington Fire Department response times have increased by more than 50 percent since separating from the Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District on Jan. 1.

Before this year, a backup ambulance would be called to a village emergency from either Barrington Hills or Lake Barrington. Now, Arie said, a second ambulance is dispatched from the Barrington village station with an average response time of two minutes, 43 seconds.

In 2013, reinforcement arrived in about five minutes, Arie said.

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“If someone is experiencing cardiac arrest, there is a 10 percent reduction in the likelihood of their survival for every one minute without a defibrillator,” Arie said. “A five-minute response would mean 50 percent less chance of survival.”

The Barrington Fire Department has responded to about 850 calls this year, Arie said, adding winter brought the most calls.

Accounting for all emergencies, fire or medical-related, the Barrington Fire Department’s response time has gone from 4:40 to 2:31 in six months, Arie said.

“Our firefighter-paramedics have been through a lot this past year, but they stayed focused and kept their heads held high,” Arie said.

Village trustee Jim Daluga said he believed Barrington residents are in a better place with public safety now than ever before.

Burglary Police responded July 14 to a residential burglary in the 500 block of North Avenue.

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• A house and vehicle were egged July 14 in the 100 block of Tall Trees.

• Several vehicles were egged July 16 in the 500 block of Lake Shore Drive North.

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Police responded July 17 to the 500 block of Lake Shore Drive North for a domestic dispute in progress.

• A house and vehicle were egged July 17 in the 100 block of South Glendale Avenue.

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Police took a theft report Friday at Grove Avenue School, Battery Police responded July 17 to 900 S. Grove Ave., for a Jewel, 150 W. Main St., for a missing basketball hoop and battery involving male juveniles. backboard.

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never been there.”

Sivakumar’s project, titled “Morphological Identification of Wide-Separation Gravitationally Lensed Quasars,” deals with some of the most distant and luminous objects in the universe, Sivakumar said.

“My project stands out in the competition because it addresses a really large question – who we are; where we came from; and where we are going,” Sivakumar said. “Right now, the universe is expanding and we don’t know if it will continue to grow, stay static or collapse.”

Sivakumar said his research method provides an answer to such concerns by studying telescope images and much data to see if a phenomenon known as gravitational lensing occurs frequently in the universe.

“Basically, I wanted to see if double images in telescope views are just a doubling of the light, or if we are actually seeing two different gravitational objects,” Sivakumar said.

In conclusion, Sivakumar said he found that several objects exist in the universe that have not yet been unidentified.

“I’m interested in finding planets outside of our solar system and discovering more about how the early universe formed,” Sivakumar said, adding that he is working on a number of other projects this summer.

Sivakumar’s father, Siva Muthuswamy, said his son has always been interested in science with his favorite book being “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy” and his favorite pastime of observing the night sky and wondering what it would be like to travel among the stars.

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cal League’s National Young Astronomer Award for his astrophysics research work and earning national semifinalist distinction at the Siemens Competition in Math, Science and Technology for a joint project Sivakumar pursued with his sister are just a fraction of the teen’s résumé.

Sivakumar is actively involved in scholastic bowls and spelling and geography bees.

Recently, Sivakumar placed third in the junior varsity division of the U.S. Geography Olympiad and second in the 2013 Illinois State Geography Bee. Three consecutive appearances in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, in 2011, 2012 and a second-place finish in 2013, led to Gov. Pat Quinn declaring June 7 “Pranav Sivakumar Day.” Muthuswamy said he’s learned a lot about the universe through his children’s research projects.

“Sometimes, I help Pranav with math equations,” Muthuswamy said. “I’m just so proud of his excitement and commitment. There are so many great opportunities to learn in our area and Pranav is able to learn more and more every time he works with professionals.”

Sivakumar said he worked on his Google Science Fair project in much more depth this year, after applying with the same idea last year.

Regardless of next month’s announcement, the incoming Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy sophomore said he plans on returning to the Google Science Fair again next year with a new project.

“I’m just really impressed with the other contestants’ projects,” Sivakumar said.

“It’s exciting to be featured at this level of science.”

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ROUND LAKE PARK – For a couple of months last year, attorney Tom Leverso fought on behalf of Avon Township, including battles with those requesting public records.

Now, he’s fighting the township itself.

A few weeks ago, Leverso, who resigned as Avon’s attorney last July, sued the township, saying it failed to pay him for his last month of services, amounting to $1,550 In his lawsuit, the South Barrington attorney contended he sent the bill to the township several times and had spoken with Avon’s supervisor, Lisa Rusch. But the township’s current attorney, Gerald Dietz, said his clients had no record that the invoice had been delivered before June 17, the last time that Leverso said he sent it.

Last week, the trustees voted to pay Leverso’s bill, Rusch said. According to the bill, a third of the work dealt with “improper” Freedom of Information Act requests.

In its 72 pages, the lawsuit veers from the breach-of-contract issue at hand. Much of it focuses on Ed Mullen, a Chicago attorney with ties to former and current township officials.

Last year, Mullen represented former Avon Township Supervisor Sam Yingling, now a Democratic state representative from Grayslake, in dissolving the Avon Township Community Foundation.

A couple of months ago, Mullen filed a federal lawsuit against the township on behalf of Avon Assessor Christopher Ditton, who accused the board of trustees of cutting his budget in political retribution.

According to Leverso’s lawsuit, he came into contact with Mullen, to whom he refers as “Big Ed Mullens,” in working for the township. In 2010 and 2011, the suit said,

“[Mullen] holds himself out as something of a politico and champion of the little guy, yet seeks only to advance his own ultra-left-wing, LGBT agenda.”

Tom Leverso Attorney

Leverso represented Avon in a case before an appeals court, while Yingling served as supervisor.

Leverso’s lawsuit includes exhibits about a foreclosure on Mullen’s condominium, a disorderly conduct charge in Ohio and a bankruptcy. “[Mullen] holds himself out as something of a politico and champion of the little guy, yet seeks only to advance his own ultra-left-wing, LGBT agenda,” Leverso wrote in the lawsuit. An exhibit includes five pages of Mullen’s Facebook postings pushing the legalization of same-sex marriage.

Asked why he included these postings, Leverso said, “He is a self-styled politico. It is to show there is influence from Mullen.”

In an interview, Mullen said he doesn’t know Leverso well. When told about the lawsuit, he said, “I’m a little flabbergasted.”

As for the allegations, Mullen said he went through a “bad two or three years.” He said the contention that he was influencing the township made no sense, given that he sued Avon.

Leverso said he wasn’t aware the board had approved his payment last week. He said he still hadn’t received the money.

In an interview, township attorney Gerald Dietz said he had no idea how Mullen fit into the breach-of-contract lawsuit.

Rusch said the township hired Leverso based on a recommendation, but she declined to say from whom.

LAKE BARRINGTON – Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District officials have started a public safety review program to ensure that the green numbered signs dotting the district’s 48-square-mile landscape continue to help firefighters and paramedics deliver fast, effective emergency service, according to a news release.

Twice a year, officials will conduct a districtwide inspection to identify places where signs are damaged or missing, and arrange to have them immediately replaced, the release states.

The signs are based on a grid address system used by emergency dispatchers. The information on each sign helps responders accurately identify home locations throughout the district, where addresses are based on postal rural route numbers

and often are out of numerical sequence, assistant fire chief Jim Kreher said.

“In situations where minutes can mean the difference between life or death, those signs play an essential role in helping us quickly reach those in need,” Kreher said.

“The grid sign review program will ensure that the signs continue to fulfill the role for which they were intended.”

District officials have contracted with Algonquin Township to produce the replacement signs – part of the district’s ongoing efforts to maximize efficiency, reduce operational overlap, and save taxpayers’ money, the release states.

Residents who observe damaged signs may report them to Kreher at 224-848-4800 or jkreher@bcfpd.us; or Capt.

Angela Grandgeorge at 224848-4871 or agrandgeorge@ bcfpd.us for immediate replacement.

Open burn sparks fire on North Barrington roof SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA NORTH BARRINGTON – A short roof fire sent area firefighters to a two-story, single-family home in North Barrington on the afternoon of July 15.

The Lake Zurich Fire Department arrived first at 10 Hidden Oaks Lane West, about 2:25 p.m. Automatic-aid crews responded from the Barrington, Barrington Countryside, Buffalo Grove, Countryside, Lincolnshire, Long Grove, Wauconda and Wheeling fire departments.

Lake Zurich Fire Chief David Wheelock said the fire was doused in 10 minutes, caused by residents conducting an outside burn just off the driveway.

“The embers flew up in the wind and caused the Cedar Shake roof tiles to catch fire just above the garage,” Wheelock said. “The roof was very dry.”

Damage was limited to the roof, Wheelock said. Residents called for help immediately and nothing was damaged inside, he said.

Wheelock said open burning can be very dangerous in any case and the wind just added to the risk.

“The farther away from the house, the better,” Wheelock said, “Burning should be done in some sort of contained area or near a water source, such as a garden hose.

“Never on windy days,” Wheelock said.

By TARAH THORNE tthorne@shawmedia.com

“Class size matters and it matters the most.

If you’re not willing to pay for smaller class sizes now, you end up paying for it later.”

Alix Soske Former Chicago Public Schools teacher

BARRINGTON – Months of parent concern led to cheers last week as Barrington 220 school board members approved the addition of four more 2014-15 elementary classes.

Discussing the preliminary budget, the board on July 15 gave new superintendent Brian Harris permission to hire four more full-time teachers to bring down above-guideline class size projections at Countryside (in second and fourth grade) and Roslyn Road (in third grade) schools. In addition, a first-grade class will be added to Grove school, where triplets have moved into the district.

The board said Harris will monitor classes still projected to be above guidelines – first grade at Lines and Roslyn Road schools – adding two more fulltime elementary teachers, if necessary, and checking into the high school to see whether a teacher is needed for a single class period.

Class size guidelines, established by the district in 2001, state that kindergarten through second-grade classes should contain no more than 23 students; third grade, 25; and fourth and fifth grades, 27. Barrington 220 is a 72-square-mile district with eight elementary schools.

Harris, who officially began his role in the district two weeks ago, said the class size conversation is “familiar in a lot of school districts – especially this time of year.”

“Numbers do change,” Harris said. “I’ll continue to watch the remaining elementary

classes very closely over the next few weeks.”

Since the June 12 board meeting, Harris said more than 20 elementary students have moved into the district.

Harris said the established guidelines are typical in comparison to area districts – not much higher or lower than comparable communities.

Beyond fifth grade, class sizes tend to increase, Harris said, adding the district doesn’t need to add teachers to the middle- or high-school levels, aside from a possible class period.

“Kids learn to read and then they read to learn,” Harris said.

To address parents who said guidelines are set too high, school board president Brian Battle said the group would like to figure out an all-day kindergarten program before they re-establish elementary guidelines.

The board assigned Harris to gather feedback from teachers about present guidelines and putting together a staff report to be heard at a public board meeting this fall.

Second-grade classes at Countryside now will be two sections of 17 students and one section of 18 students, Harris said, adding that these sizes are “in line” with others across the district.

Fourth-grade classes at Countryside will be two sections of 20 students and one section of 19 students, Harris said, “again, in line with others in the district.”

A third section in Roslyn Road third-grade classes will bring projections back from being two students over guidelines. First-grade classes at Roslyn Road and Lines still are projected to be at least one student above guidelines, without Harris using his allowed contingency.

Countryside parent Mike Shackleton, who was concerned about class sizes, said the board made the right choice.

“I don’t want a school district where parents from different schools feel like they’re competing for resources,” he said.

Alix Soske, a Countryside parent and former Chicago Public Schools teacher, said she could tell the school board had been listening to parents’ concerns.

“Class size matters and it matters the most,” Soske said.

“If you’re not willing to pay for smaller class sizes now, you end up paying for it later.”

Board member Wendy Farley said the present class size projections are the best numbers she has seen in six years.

“My elementary student was once in a class with 29 students,” Farley said. “It was a disaster of a year.”

Farley said it’s challenging to maintain a balanced budget and commit to reasonable class sizes, but it’s what matters most for the kids.

Another enrollment update will be presented at the next board meeting Aug. 12.

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Local legislators opt out of pensions ALLISON GOODRICH agoodrich@shawmedia.com One of the first moves state Rep. David McSweeney made after assuming office in January 2013 was completing paperwork to opt out of the pension system, he said.

“I think this is a part-time job,” McSweeney said, “and with all the financial problems the state has, I don’t think legislators deserve pensions.”

As Illinois continues to grapple with pension reform in the midst of heavy financial woes, McSweeney, R-Barrington Hills, is joined in his decision by an increasing number of state legislators.

He is among a group of more than 20 known Illinois lawmakers forgoing pensions entitled to them through the General Assembly Retirement System, according to Reboot Illinois.

McSweeney said he’s hoping to set an example.

“I would certainly encourage people to follow, and I think others are doing it,” he said.

Those opting out are state representatives and senators, Democrats and Republicans.

However, almost none of the legislators on the list have taken their current offices earlier than 2011. The exception is Sen. David Luechtefeld, R-Okawville, who took office in 1995.

Upon entering into the legislature, members are “basically put into the plan automatically,” according to Tim Blair, executive secretary of the State Retirement System.

Those who have opted out had to do so within a 24-month period after becoming a member, Blair said, adding after two years, members no longer have the option to forgo the pension system.

Having assumed office in 2013, state Rep. Barbara Wheeler, R-Crystal Lake, be-

came aware she was still able to opt-out during an interview with the Northwest Herald for this story.

Within minutes, Wheeler said she had paperwork moving to get herself off the plan.

“I think people have to make their own individual decisions on this,” she said, “but I’m glad the option was still available to me.”

State Rep. Mike Tryon, R-Crystal Lake, took office in 2005 and, therefore, no longer has the option to opt out.

He echoed Wheeler, saying it’s the type of decision each person has to make on their own and in their own best interest.

Given the current state of Illinois, Tryon said he expects this will become a much more discussed topic in the future.

“I don’t think it can change for someone who is already in,” Tryon said. “The question is can you change it going forward, and that’s a

whole new debate.”

State Sen. Karen McConnaughay, R-St. Charles, said it makes sense that newer legislators are opting out as pensions have been a high-priority issue among constituencies during the more recent elections.

McConnaughay, who also has opted out of the pension plan, assumed office in 2013.

“I’ve voted for all the more aggressive reform bills because I believe we have to take aggressive action to turn the state around,” she said. “I think it’s important, as a legislator, that I set an example.”

State Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, is not on the list of those opting out. Franks said pension issues were not as prevalent when he was first elected in 1998 as they have been the past few years.

Having already opted in during that time, Franks no longer has the option to forgo his pension.

“It’s just recently that they’ve started to do this,” Franks said. “Those of us that were already in for years, this wasn’t a problem until a few years ago.”

Since taking office, however, Franks said he has been proactive in trying to eliminate pensions for legislators.

“I don’t think we should be doing pensions for part-time positions,” he said. “I’ve filed bills on this, and I’ll continue to.”

Franks said pension reform, however, will likely stay in limbo until the Illinois Supreme Court makes a ruling on whether the pension law, signed by Gov. Pat Quinn in December, is constitutional.

The law moves to reduce retirees’ benefits and raise the retirement age.

State Sen. Dan Duffy, R-Lake Barrington, who took office in 2009 and is not on the list, was out of town and declined comment.

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Tyrannus tyrannus is the Latin name for the eastern kingbird.

The bird lives to its name.

It aggressively defends its territory, even against hawks and other birds much larger than itself. I’ll never forget my husband’s report of being mercilessly attacked by a kingbird – the tyrant! – every time he parked his car near a young tree where a pair had made their nest.

Despite the unflattering moniker, there is something about the eastern kingbird that I find immensely appealing. Partly, it’s the appearance: Handsome, always erect, sporting charcoal head and back feathers with snowwhite underparts and a tail that looks as if it has been dipped in white paint. Partly, it’s the sound it makes: a series of sharp, zeeting notes that instantly command attention. And partly, it’s the bird’s flycatcher behavior of sallying forth from a field

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Gov. Quinn makes the right call to veto bill SPRINGFIELD – Kudos to Gov. Pat Quinn.

The governor vetoed a measure that would greatly restrict an ordinary citizen’s ability to file Freedom of Information Act requests.

I don’t agree with the governor on a lot of things, but this veto was the proper response to a very bad bill that would have charged ordinary citizens fees as great as $100 if they file request for large documents or make multiple requests in a short period of time.

Sometimes government officials forget just who they VIEWS work for. The FOIA is a powScott erful tool. During the course Reeder of my journalism career I have filed more than 5,000 FOIA requests with more than 1,000 governmental entities.

And I’ve uncovered a great deal of waste, fraud and abuse.

Here is what Quinn had to say in his veto message: “House Bill 3796 is a bill that reduces government transparency by limiting the ability of citizens to seek public records under the Freedom of Information Act. The bill as proposed would make it more difficult for citizens to obtain a large volume of records.

It would also slow down the process for individuals who lack electronic means to request or obtain information. Such burdens on the public penalize anyone seeking to learn more about their government.”

So, our governor deserves our praise for vetoing this measure. But I only wish he would practice what he preaches. On Dec. 12, 2012, I filed a request with the Illinois Department of Corrections seeking documents relating to how well (or poorly) the state spends our money when providing health services to inmates.

I’m still waiting for the Quinn administration to turn over the documents. After stonewalling my requests, the administration is now fighting it in court. No telling how much in tax dollars it is spending to just to keep these documents secret.

I also filed a FOIA Oct. 15, 2013, for copies of some emails the governor’s Office of Management and Budget sent and received during a six-week period. The administration is digging in its heels and not releasing those documents either.

So we are fighting it out in court.

What is the administration hiding? We won’t know until the documents are turned over. One thing is clear, while the Quinn administration talks about openness and government transparency, it doesn’t always practice it.

Scott Reeder is a veteran statehouse reporter and a journalist with Illinois News Network, a project of the Illinois Policy Institute. He can be reached at sreeder@illinoispolicy.org.

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District 220 superintendent Brian Harris spent one of his first days on the new job visiting high school and elementary classrooms.

New Barrington 220 Superintendent Brian Harris spent time this month getting to know students at Barrington High School, as well as district elementary schools. Harris said during a July 15 school board meeting that classroom visits are the best part of his job.

Hought Street School student Jake Mayer, 10, has finished writing his second Minecraft novel. Mayer’s first novel, “A Tale of Friends, Enemies and Minecraft,” has sold more than 14,000 copies on Amazon.com since it was released last year. The novel began as a school assignment for National Novel Writing Month.

Mayer’s sequel will be out soon, he said.

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Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.

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SOUND OFF We speak, read and write English and only English in our household.

Our national language is English.

If you don’t know English, learn it, and don’t ask us to pay for it. I’m so sick of village voicemails and school notices that start in English [and] then are translated into a language few understand. I don’t want to pay to be annoyed. We speak English.

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found, which led to the failed Iraq war, which led to thousands of U.S. soldier casualties and also cost the country billions if not a trillion dollars. This kind of scandal needs investigating, as well.

Too many complainers

It seems like every week I read some unsympathetic fool complaining about illegal immigrants in this country. They proudly tout their ancestors came here legally, and these people should, too. I wonder do these people not realize their relatives would most likely no longer be able to legally immigrate to the U.S. in current times. Have they looked into the requirements?

It is extremely difficult to get a work visa, let alone citizenship these Use ‘undocumented’ days. The words on the Statue money for homeless of Liberty: “Give me your tired, The huge increase of [undocuyour poor, your huddled masses mented immigrants] swarming across our border and the adminis- yearning to breathe free. The tration’s rush to settle them all over wretched refuse of your teeming our county is presented to us as a shore. Send these, the homeless, coincidence involving children who tempest-tossed to me, I lift my need our tender-hearted attention. lamp beside the golden door!” – no This is just the latest well-planned longer are what we believe. The complainers seem to think their attempt to change the USA’s demographics. The new wrinkle this grandparents/great-grandparents came off the boat speaking perfect time is: “It’s for the children.” The English with a job waiting for them. advanced planning to create this crisis is obvious and shameful. The How do these people think we got result will be permanent residency China Town and Greek Town, etc.?

Did they never have a friend who followed by amnesty followed by social welfare programs that would had an old Polish grandma at home that couldn’t speak English? Also make Sweden jealous. … How what kind of human being says they about directing even a fraction of don’t care about suffering children? the money and effort being spent … How terrible would the conditions on immigrant children to end our in your homeland have to be that own homelessness? you would risk your child’s life to get Investigate IRS scandal, them to a better place? Don’t you but also Iraq War motives realize these children are refugees?

Concerning Congressman And lastly how many of these comRoskam’s article in last week’s plainers have actually had their job edition of the paper, I concur that taken by an illegal immigrant? Were a full investigation regarding the you mowing lawns or washing recent scandals involving the IRS dishes as a career? Illegals aren’t and any potential leaks to the the reason you can’t find a decent current executive administration job, that would be the crumbling is a must. While Roskam is at American education system, corit, what about looking into the porations who [are] willing to [sell] previous administration’s scandal out Americans for cheap labor, and regarding the alleged weapons of the government that subsidized the mass destruction that were never corporations for doing it.

Seems that Eric Holder always plays the race card every moment he can, especially when people don’t agree with this administration. He carries a huge chip on his shoulder and goes after everyone to stop people’s freedom of speech when he doesn’t like what is done nor said. His true job is stopping freedom of speech to continue in the USA.

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At Docks, come hungry, leave when sun sets WAUCONDA – The first of many surprises at Docks Bar and Grill on a weekday evening is complimentary valet parking.

Just pull into the lakeside restaurant, at 313 East Liberty Street, in Wauconda, and it’s full relaxation ahead. A crew member parks your car and a friendly hostess asks where you’d like to be seated, which is quite the decision.

Docks has two stories of indoor seating, with lake views, and a full patio of outdoor seating. My date and I went straight for an outdoor spot since it was a comfortable, summer evening.

The restaurant felt like a hometown staple, for land walkers and boaters alike.

Browsing the menu, it was obvious anyone could be satisfied – salad munchers, wrap lovers, burger builders and sandwich savorers. “Young Docks” have their choice of finger food and pasta.

We knew we had to start with an order of calamari. I’ll be honest – the squid tentacles have sent me running at other restaurants, but this dish was different.

The calamari at Docks came in large circles, almost like mini onion rings.

The serving was more than enough for two people and we enjoyed zesting up the flavor with fresh-squeezed lemon.

Cocktail and marinara sauce came served on the side.

Our waitress was very attentive, even learning our names. We never had to ask for something twice or wait on an order.

Dinner was a tough choice.

My date and I agreed to share two dishes – shrimp tacos and the walleye. The walleye absolutely exceeded my expectations. I assumed the fish fillet would be thin and heavily breaded, but it was the complete opposite.

Flagged as a chef suggestion on the menu, I should have known otherwise. This walleye fillet was thick and as big as the dinner plate. My

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Docks Bar and Grill, at 313 East Liberty Street (Route 176) in Wauconda, features indoor-outdoor seating. A beautiful lake view can be enjoyed by any visitor.

Docks Bar & Grill n Where: 313 E. Liberty St.

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Sunday n Info: Call 847-526-3625 for information.

Fish Tacos are one of several signature bites on the menu at Docks Bar and Grill, in Wauconda. Three flour tortillas are piled high with blackened tilapia, red radish cabbage salad and sliced avocado. The tacos are served with a side of sour cream and a choice of a side – fries, chips, coleslaw, pasta salad or fruit.

Docks Bar and Grill, of Wauconda, serves a wonderful walleye. The fresh, fish fillet is very lightly encrusted in Parmesan cheese. It’s a generous portion and comes with steamed vegetables and a rice pilaf. Sauce lovers will enjoy the spicy tarter sauce on top.

date and I were fork-in-fork for the best bites.

The fillet wasn’t breaded at all, but rather encrusted in a light amount of Parmesan cheese. The fish was warm and melted in our mouths. I was also a big fan of the steamed vegetable of the day – broccoli – and a balsamic side salad. My date enjoyed his sides of pasta

just as delicious as the walleye. The cabbage was unique – soft and filling.

We noticed the sun was coming close to setting as we leaned back to digest our meals. The view was beautiful as we looked past rows and rows of boats, onto the horizon. We almost had to pinch ourselves for a moment to see

salad and rice pilaf.

We knew it was time to tackle the fish tacos, but didn’t know where to start.

The three flour tortillas were piled high with blackened tilapia, red radish cabbage salad and sliced avocado. Sour cream came on the side.

Spicing up the dish with some hot sauce, the tacos were

if we were still in Wauconda.

It felt like a getaway.

Docks was decently crowded for a week night. There were a handful of dates and many friends gathering to enjoy the evening. It was one of those meals that sticks in the mind, not just because of the food, but because of the ambiance.

The Mystery Diner is a newsroom employee at Suburban Life Media. The diner’s identity is not revealed to the restaurant staff before or during the meal. Only positive dining experiences will result in published reviews.

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86TH ANNUAL LAKE COUNTY FAIR, 10 a.m. July 24 to 27, Lake County Fairgrounds, 1060 E. Peterson Road, Grayslake. Beer gardens, craft brew tasting, bingo, festival foods. Cost: $5-$10. Information: www.lcfair.com.

WOODSTOCK MOZART FESTIVAL, 3 p.m. July 24, The Sanfilippo Estate, 789 Plum Tree Road, Barrington Hills. Clarinetist Alexander Fiterstein and pianist Igor Lipinski present a chamber music concert followed by a clarinet master class. Includes a 90-minute pre-concert tour of the estate. Cost: $45. Information: www. mozartfest.org.

Photo provided FARMERS MARKET, 3 p.m. July 24, downtown Wauconda. Fresh T-REXPLORERS: FOSSIL HUNTERS produce, flowers, bread and other WHEN: 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26 WHERE: Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Hwy, Barrington products, plus live entertainment and food vendors. Cost: Free.

COST: Free ANTIOCH’S FARMERS MARKET, 3 p.m.

INFO: Dinosaur enthusiasts of all ages can experience hands-on fossil hunting. Authentic dinosaur bones include those from July 24, Main Street and Orchard, species such as the Triceratops and the T-Rex. Call the library at 847-382-1300 for more information.

Antioch. Features products from flowers, produce, cupcakes, baked goods, FRIDAYS, 3 p.m. July 25, Round Lake 26, The Twisted Cow, 2112 E. Grand Mills, 6170 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee. Popcoffee and homemade crafts. Cost: Beach Cultural & Civic Center, 2007 Ave., Lindenhurst. Every child leaves ular animated film: “The Croods.” Free Free. Information: www.antioch.il.gov.

Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach. with a completed acrylic painting on to Kidgits Club members, $5 to join.

SUMMER CONCERT SERIES: BEATOLUInteractive family fun. BCost: Free. canvas. Supplies, instruction and ice FIESTA DE VERANO (SUMMER FEST), TION (FORMERLY STOCKWOOD), 7 Information: www.villageofroundlakecream provided. Cost: $25. Registration: noon July 27, Gurnee Mills, 6170 W. p.m. July 24, Wauconda Area Public beach.com or 847-201-9032. artraveinc.ticketleap.com/totally-turtle.

Grand Ave., Gurnee. Live music, food Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda.

CHUCK JENNINGS, 7:30 p.m. July 25, LAKEFEST AND FIREWORKS, 2 p.m. samplings and prizes. Cost: Free.

Beatles tribute. Cost: Free. InformaChessie’s Restaurant, 200 Applebee July 26, Island Lake Veteran’s Park, Information: www.gurneemills.com. tion: www.wauclib.org.

Street, Barrington. Live music. Cost: 432 W. State Road, Island Lake. Touch FORD MUSTANG 50TH BIRTHDAY ONCE UPON A MATTRESS, 7 p.m. July Free. Information: chessies-restaua truck, moon walk, dunk tank, face CELEBRATION, 1 p.m. July 27, The 24 and 25, Lake Zurich High School rant.com. painting, car show, craft show, bake Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Performing Arts Center, 300 Church JONATHAN POLIT, 7:30 p.m. July 25, sale, joust and slide, DJ, ice cream Lane, Barrington. The Stallions Gate St., Lake Zurich. A rollicking spin on Rugan’s, 921 Toft Ave., Antioch. Live and games for all ages. Fireworks at Mustang and Ford Club and Wickstrom the classic “The Princess and The music. Information: www.rugans.com dusk. Cost: Free. Information: www.

Auto Group offer a historical review Pea.” Cost: $9-$11. Information: crickor 847-838-0011. villageofislandlake.com. and display of 15 premium Mustangs ettheatrecompany.seatyourself.biz. dating from 1964 to 2005. Cost: Free.

IT’S THURSDAY CONCERT SERIES, 7:30 “FIDDLER ON THE ROOF,” 8 p.m. July 25 “LEGALLY BLONDE,” 7 p.m. July 26 and and 26 and 2:30 p.m. July 27, P.M.&L. 2 p.m. July 27, Lake Zurich High School Information: www.thegarlands.com. p.m. July 24, William E. Brook Memorial Theatre, 877 Main St., Antioch. Cost: Performing Arts Center, 300 Church Entertainment Center, 902 Skidmore JULY 28 $13-$18. Information: www.pmltheSt., Lake Zurich. Musical based on the Drive, Antioch. Jasper (Members atre.com or 847-395-3055. popular movie and adapted for young of Bella Cain) performs. Cost: Free.

COLORS OF A SUMMER NIGHT PAINT performers and audiences of all ages.

Information: www.antioch.il.gov.

JULY 26 PARTY, 6:30 p.m. July 28, Wauconda Cost: $9-$11. Information: crickettheArea Public Library, 801 N. Main St., atrecompany.seatyourself.biz.

JULY 25 WAUCONDA KIDS TRIATHLON, 8 a.m.

Wauconda. An evening of painting on COLBY MILLEA, 7:30 p.m. July 26, July 26, Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., the library lawn with Nancy Berman.

Rugan’s, 921 Toft Ave., Antioch. Live GURNEE FARMERS’ MARKET, 8 a.m. July Wauconda. Swim portion will take Ssubject will be a treescape. All music. Information: www.rugans.com 25, Esper Petersen Park, Grand and place in Bangs Lake, and the bike supplies provided. Cost: Free. Inforor 847-838-0011.

Kilbourne avenues, Gurnee. Produce, and run portion will take you through 75TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION mation: www.wauclib.org. bakery, meat, cheeses, spices, crafts the scenic Wauconda countryside.

COMMUNITY PICNIC, 11:30 p.m. July and more. Cost: Free. Information: Awards and times are given out at the JULY 29 26, Wauconda Area Public Library, www.gurneeparkdistrict.com. end. Information: waucondaparks.org.

801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Free hot THIRD ANNUAL GUNS & HOSES GOLF OPEN MARKET, 8 a.m. July 26, Trinity dogs and ice cream, pony rides, a DJ, GREAT WHITE SHARKS: DEFANGING OUTING, 11 a.m. July 25, Fox Lake Evangelical Lutheran Church, 25519 W. THE MYTHS, 7 p.m. July 29, Waucoface painting, and games. Cost: Free.

Country Club, 7220 State Park Rd, Fox Route 134, Ingleside. Featuring crafts, nda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main Information: www.wauclib.org.

Lake. Shotgun start at 11 a.m. Cost: . antiques, farmers and more. InformaSt., Wauconda. For children ages 5 KENT ROSE AT BARRINGTON tion: www.trinityonthehill.com.

JULY 27 and up and their caregivers. Explore SIDEWALK SALE, 11 a.m. July 25, NO ONE FIGHTS CANCER ALONE 2ND a life-sized great white shark made downtown, Barrington. Live music ANNUAL 5K RUN/WALK, 9 a.m. July WAUCONDA TRIATHLON, 6:30 a.m. from recycled plastics. Cost: Free. around downtown Barrington, along 26, Loffredo Park, 485 N. Milwaukee July 27, Cook Park, 600 N. Main St., Information: 847-526-6225 ext. 212.

Lageschulte Street, and at The FoundAve., Lake Villa. Cost: $30. Information: Wauconda. Swim portion will take ry on Route 14 Northwest Highway.

JULY 30 847-612-4565 or 224-628-09630. place in Bangs Lake, and the bike Cost: Free. Information: business.

75TH ANNIVERSARY LIBRARY PICNIC, and run portion will take you through barringtonchamber.com.

LINDENHURST PARK DISTRICT’S 11:30 a.m. July 26, Wauconda Area the scenic Wauconda countryside.

LAKE ZURICH AREA FARMERS MARCONCERT IN THE PARKS, 6:30 p.m.

Public Library, 801 N. Main St., WauAwards and times are given out at KET, 3 p.m. July 25, Henry J Paulus July 30, Engle Memorial Park, 2200 E. conda. Music, games, refreshments, the end. Information: waucondaparks.

Park, 200 South Rand Road, Lake Grass Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Cost: pony rides and more. Cost: Free. Infororg/wauconda-sprint-triathlon.

Zurich. More than 30 vendors. Cost: Free. Information: www.lindenhurstmation: 847-526-6225 ext. 212.

KIDGITS CLUB SUMMER FILM FESTIFree. Information: 847-438-5146. parks.org.

CLUB ART RAVE FOR KIDS, 1 p.m. July VAL, 10 a.m. July 20, 21 and 23, Gurnee FREE FAMILY SUMMER SERIES

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The 2014 Barrington Hurricanes 18U summer travel team is comprised entirely of Barrington High School seniors, juniors and sophomores. The girls have a 28-7-1 record through the first five weeks of summer.

Barrington softball success continues in summer

By TIM SIECK Barrington Suburban Life Contributor BARRINGTON — The Barrington High School softball program has been a model of success for several years.

That success has carried over to Barrington Hurricanes 18-and-under summer travel team. For 21 years, the Barrington Hurricanes 18U team has assembled at the Barrington High School’s Field of Dreams to take on some of the state’s upper echelon girls softball teams.

The Hurricanes, comprised entirely of Barrington High School seniors, juniors and sophomores, have amassed a

28-7-1 record through the first five weeks of summer. The team has traveled to four tournaments and hosts doubleheaders at the Fields of Dreams every Tuesday and Wednesday evening. Fillies varsity coach Perry Peterson has coached the Hurricanes since they began play in 1994.

One summer highlight transpired within the Rocky Mountains over the week of the Fourth of July. The Hurricanes competed in the Colorado Sparkler 18U tournament, where the team tied for seventh place out of the 155 participating teams in the week-long event. The seventh-place finish was the highest amongst all Illinois teams. The Hur-

ricanes were the only team participating that consisted of athletes solely from one high school, an uncommon feat in today’s softball arena.

Incoming BHS senior pitcher Keenan Dolezal has led the way this summer for the Hurricanes. Dolezal, who will receive an athletic scholarship to pitch at Loyola University Chicago, defeated teams from California, Arizona, New York, Colorado and Texas in a week where the Hurricanes finished with a 7-2 record. Tournament highlights from Colorado included Liz Sweeney’s grand slam versus Central California Krush in an 11-1 victory, Jamie Brown’s two doubles over Syracuse Sting Gold in

the 9-2 triumph and Dolezal’s no hitter versus the Loveland Rage from Colorado.

Hurricanes offensive team leaders for the summer season include Carly Kordich’s .392 batting average, Rachel Macdonald’s 10 doubles, Kordich’s three triples, Brown’s four home runs, Macdonald’s 28 RBIs, and Annie Leiding going 10-for-10 in stolen bases.

Pitching and defense continues to remain a constant to the Barrington Hurricanes success. Dolezal has thrown 16 shutouts this summer, while amassing 225 strikeouts in 195 innings pitched. Team defense has shown to be stellar throughout the summer season as the collective group has

only committed 29 errors in the first 36 games of the summer.

The team roster includes seniors Keenan Dolezal and Julie Magro and juniors Jamie Brown, Nicole Chapman, Maggie Di Iorio, Kelly Katis, Annie Leiding, Rachel Macdonald, Nicole Sturgis and Liz Sweeney and sophomore Carly Kordich.

“The girls and their families have made this an outstanding summer season.”

Peterson said. “The trip to Colorado was a tremendous experience for everyone involved both on and off the field. To see the team go whitewater rafting as a group was a sight to behold.”

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IN THEIR LIFE | MICHELLE JAKUBOWSKI

By TIM SIECK Barrington Suburban Life Contributor

varsity volleyball coach.

Here’s what the busy mother of four had to say:

BARRINGTON – This week, Barrington Suburban Life Contributor Tim Sieck sat down with the newest member of the Barrington High School coaching staff Michelle – girls varsiJakubowski ty volleyball coach, Michelle Jakubowski.

The coach returns to the classroom, and the sport, after a recent stint as the athletic director of Huntley High School. This will be Jakubowski’s 17th season as a

Sieck: What is your athletic background?

Jakubowski: I played Division I volleyball at the University of New Orleans and Northeastern Illinois University. I have been a varsity volleyball coach for 16 years.

Sieck: What will you miss most about being an athletic director?

Jakubowski: Working with my student athletic leadership team.

Sieck: What made the job at Barrington so attractive?

Jakubowski: The tradition in the classroom and on the court.

players and coming together as a team to play at our highest level at the end of the season.

Sieck: How much contact have you had with your team this summer?

Jakubowski: We are currently in our third week of a four-week camp. We are also playing in a summer league once a week.

Sieck: What is the toughest thing about coaching?

Jakubowski: Balancing family and team.

Sieck: Who have been your coaching mentors?

Jakubowski: So many come to mind, but Debbie Ofcky, one of my college coaches, has helped me the most. I still talk to her today. She has not only helped me grow as a coach but also as an educator.

Sieck: How would you define a successful season?

Jakubowski: Seeing growth during the season in all

Sieck: What has changed the most in the sport of volleyball since you played?

Jakubowski: Girls are bigger, faster and stronger now because there is a bigger emphasis on weight training and conditioning.

Sieck: What are you doing this summer away from school work and volleyball?

Jakubowski: I have four children, so I am driving kids

around and watching lots of baseball.

Sieck: How would you describe your coaching philosophy?

Jakubowski: My philosophy is to have well-rounded student athletes, push my players, staff and myself to go above and beyond, players to have passion and respect for the game, help the player move on to the next level and to promote our program to the community.

Sieck: What advice would you give incoming freshman on what it will take to succeed in the Barrington program?

Jakubowski: Number one priority it to work hard in the classroom, which is closely followed by passion and commitment on the court.

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Case No. 14 CH 211 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Lake County, Illinois, will on August 26, 2014, at the hour of 9:00 AM, at the Lake County Sheriff's Office, 25 S MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AV, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Lake, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: Common Address: 28615 W. RAVINE DR., BARRINGTON, IL 60010 P.I.N. 13-16-307-015 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 3571125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COUNTY OF LAKE, STATE OF ILLINOIS CONSUMERS CREDIT UNION, Plaintiff(s), vs.

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Case No. 14 CH 211 NOTICE OF SHERIFF'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment heretofore entered by the said Court in the above entitled cause, the Sheriff of Lake Coun-

ty, Illinois, will on August 26, 2014, at the hour of 9:00 AM, at the Lake County Sheriff's Office, 25 S MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AV, WAUKEGAN, IL 60085, sell at public auction to the highest and best bidder for cash, all and singular, the following described premises and real estate in the said Judgment mentioned, situated in the County of Lake, State of Illinois, or so much thereof as shall be sufficient to satisfy said Judgment, to wit: LOT 28 IN FIRST ADDITION TO KELSEY GROVE, BEING A SUBDIVISION OF PART OF LOT 12 OF SCHOOL TRUSTEES' SUBDIVISION OF SECTION 16, TOWNSHIP 43 NORTH, RANGE 9, EAST OF THE THIRD PRINCIPAL MERIDIAN, ACCORDING TO THE PLAT THEREOF RECORDED JUNE 23, 1925 AS DOCUMENT 259856, IN BOOK "O" OF PLATS, PAGE 9, IN LAKE COUNTY, ILLINOIS. Common Address: 28615 W. RAVINE DR., BARRINGTON, IL 60010 P.I.N. 13-16-307-015 Contact the Law Office of IRA T. NEVEL, LLC, 175 North Franklin, Suite 201, Chicago, Illinois 60606, (312) 3571125, for further information.

The terms of the sale are: Ten percent (10%) due by cash or certified funds at the time of the sale and balance is due within 24 hours of the sale. The subject property is subject to real estate taxes, special assessments or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in "as is" condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the Court.

The property is improved by a single family residence, together with all buildings and improvements thereon, and the tenements, hereditaments and appurtenants thereunto belonging and will not be available for inspection prior to sale.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

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JULY 24-25-26-27 t y in bes r r Hu r thetion! fo elec s

Top brands from: Cast Classics • Gloster • Lloyd/Flanders • Tropitone • Winston • Woodard and more!

• Knowledgeable staff to serve you • Full service delivery and set-up

VIKING SKI & PATIO SHOP 131 W NORTHWEST HWY | BARRINGTON | 847.381.1188 — VIKING TENT DAYS STORE HOURS — Thursday 9-8 Friday 9-8 Saturday 9-5 Sunday 11-4

**Sale limited to inventory in stock excluding Seaside Casual, Berlin Gardens, umbrellas, cushions, bases and accessories. % of discount applies to retail prices. Photos for product example only.

Offers valid thru 7/27/14. All sales are final.

VIKING SKI & PATIO SHOP IS A DIVISION OF VIKING SKI SHOP, INC.

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