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Barrington District 220 Superintendent of School’s Brian Harris (right) has ice water poured on his head Aug. 21 during the Paul Launer’s Iron Horse Brigade Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS at the community gazebo in downtown Barrington.

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Paul Launer of North Barrington was present Aug. 21 during the Paul Launer’s Iron Horse Brigade Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS at the community gazebo in downtown Barrington.

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4 “It’s not just a disease ‘old’ people get. Twenty-somethings are being diagnosed, and since we don’t know the cause, we don’t know how to treat it.”

Kris Launer Paul Launer’s wife

• CHALLENGE Continued from page 3 raised to the Les Turner ALS Foundation’s Walk for Life event Sept. 21 at Chicago’s Soldier Field.

Lee requested Ice Bucket Challenge donations be made locally, rather than to the ALS Association, because the Foglia Family Foundation, a Chicago charity with Barrington ties, has agreed to match all team money up to $50,000.

The Les Turner ALS Foundation is based in Chicago.

Nurses travel to the Barrington area for home visits while patients head into the city for clinical assistance.

The foundation often supplies technology and home appliPhotos by Jeff Krage - For Shaw Media ances to patients coping with Relay for Life chairwoman Eleanor Sweet McDonnell of North Bar- ALS symptoms.

Lee said Barrington is “one rington has ice water poured on her head Thursday by Barrington High special community” when it School senior Ryan Horak during the Paul Launer’s Iron Horse Brigade Ice Bucket Challenge for ALS at the community gazebo in downtown comes to fundraising.

“This year, we want to go Barrington. to the record books,” Lee said.

“Tell our story. Tell your friends about ALS.” For the day’s challenge nominees, shivers and brain freezes lasted just a few seconds before it was all smiles.

Well-known community members such as village trustees, local bank presidents, downtown business owners, school administrators and chamber representatives sat in a row awaiting their bucket of cold water. For ALS patients like Paul Launer, however, every day can be a challenge.

Launer, 49, a Barrington resident and father of 10- and 11-year-old girls, was diagnosed with the motor neurone disease in June 2011.

The former athlete, soccer coach and food lover cannot walk or eat. Launer receives his meals through a feeding tube, and since his movement and speech is limited, he communicates using an eye motion-sensored typing machine.

Barrington High School senior James Owen has ice water poured on A computer voice delivers his his head Thursday during the Paul Launer’s Iron Horse Brigade Ice speech.

With this device, Launer Bucket Challenge for ALS.

How to donate Checks for the Paul Launer Iron Horse Brigade ALS Walk Team can be brought to Phillips Men’s Wear, 100 E. Station St., Barrington; or mailed to the Les Turner ALS Foundation, 5550 W. Touhy Ave., Suite 302, Skokie, 60067.

Online donations or walker registration can be found by searching for “Paul Launer’s Iron Horse Brigade” at www. alswalkforlife.org.

Check it out View Barrington’s Ice Challenge video at www.youtube. com/watch?v=MQwmB46foUg. addressed the crowd.

“I am absolutely thrilled this challenge has become a viral phenomenon,” Launer said. “No one expected this.

The response is beyond anything I’ve ever imagined...

Now, there is new hope that increased donations will bring new research and accelerate the date for a cure.”

Launer’s wife, Kris, said the challenge is one of the best things to happen in the community’s quest for a cure.

Kris Launer said most people she knows had never understood what ALS was until her husband was diagnosed, “There’s little research,” Kris Launer said. “The last ALS drug came out 15 years ago and it only has a chance of extending life for maybe a few months.”

Kris Launer said most people don’t understand the disease can strike anyone.

“It’s not just a disease ‘old’ people get,” Kris Launer said.

“Twenty-somethings are being diagnosed, and since we don’t know the cause, we don’t know how to treat it.”

Asked about the challenge, Kris Launer said her husband

is the biggest fan.

“He just laughs and laughs at those videos,” Kris Launer said. “He thinks they’re hysterical and so creative.”

Ice Bucket Challenge videos continue to pop up online. In fact, a local video was created by Peter Yankala of Phillips Men’s Wear in downtown Barrington. Lee said he anticipates Yankala will add on to the video, incorporating material from the public challenge.

Susan McConnell, who owns a photography studio at the gazebo intersection, said the rally was a “once-in-a-lifetime evening.”

McConnell’s husband, Doug, strapped on a swim cap and took the community challenge as well. Doug McConnell has already raised more than $300,000 for the Les Turner ALS Foundation swimming several open-water marathons.

These supporters and more than 170 others participated in last year’s Walk for Life. Lee said the goal is to have at least 200 walkers this year.

“I know we can raise well over $100,000,” Lee said.

In addition, Barrington’s Ace Hardware has agreed to donate $5 for every Ice Bucket Challenge recorded using an Ace bucket in Barrington.

Videos must be sent to Ace for proof.

Walk for Life team leader Sue Randall said walkers must register within the next week to ensure they receive a team T-shirt and transportation.

Randall added the Barrington Transportation Company will provide rides to Soldier Field at no cost to the team.

“The Les Turner ALS Foundation is hoping to break a million dollars at the walk this year, and Paul is a million-dollar guy,” Randall said.

Lee said Paul Launer represents everybody with ALS and left his pal with a promise.

“A cure will be found, Paul,” Lee said. “We won’t stop working until there is a cure.”

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Carousel event raises money for children’s charities

By TARAH THORNE tthorne@shawmedia.com BARRINGTON HILLS – Most who tour the Sanfilippo estate in Barrington Hills call their trip a treat. Similarly, the homeowners savor sharing their abode with anyone who’s willing to give back.

The internationally known “Place de la Musique,” at 789 Plum Tree Road, is a frequent destination for philanthropic visitors who are shuttled around the property in coach buses. A special event Saturday raised hundreds of thousands of dollars for three area children’s charities.

Estate director Greg Leifel called Saturday’s Carousel of Dreams fundraiser “typical” for the residence.

“We do this sort of thing just about every weekend,” Leifel said.

As scheduled, about 280 guests arrived in the early evening for a look into the large-scale automatic music machine collection of Jasper Sanfilippo, who has been operating his family’s shelled nut company in the greater Chicago area for more than 50 years.

Home collection The estate houses about 6,000 total antiques, Leifel said, with Sanfilippo still adding to his 40-year collection of antique music machines, phonographs, arcade and gambling machines, chandeliers, lamps and art glass, regularly.

Leifel said every machine, including the world’s largest restored theater pipe organ, “looks and sounds brand new.”

Sanfilippo and his wife, Marian, had the original 6,000 square-foot home built in 1974 before recreating a century-old ice cream parlor in the basement alongside antique arcade and slot machines. The music machine collection took off in 1978. A new storage barn was built on the property 11 years

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Boys played with penny slot machines at the Carousel of Dreams event Aug. 23 in the antique arcade room at the Sanfilippo estate in Barrington Hills. later, and a major addition was made to the living area of the home in 1990.

Sanfilippo said he’s had a passion for antiques and music machines all his life.

An eye-catching main floor entry foyer with a 3,000-pound, stained glass, dome skylight and a grand staircase is just the beginning for anyone who dares to explore.

Music machines in the foyer include a Style 30A Wurlitzer Mandolin PianOrchestra and a Welte Style IV orchestrion. The focal point of the entry, however, is a large Imhog and Mukle barrel-operated orchestrion made in the early 1890s in Germany. A large music theater in the home can seat up to 350 guests, bringing the total area of all levels of the residence and music theater to about 44,000 square feet.

Guests wander seemingly endless rooms of antiques, at their leisure, rarely passing the same person twice.

Before too long, the party moves to the estate’s Carousel Pavilion, which is home to the Eden Palace carousel, built in 1890. The carousel itself is

89 feet wide and 42 feet tall.

An 89-key Gavioli organ produces tunes for riders climbing aboard 36 life-size, handcarved horses. Surrounding the carousel is a 20-foot-tall, 8,000-pound cast iron street clock and a Victorian-era Pullman Palace railroad car.

Making it count Charitable functions at the Sanfilippo home have raised millions of dollars over the years. Since 1987, local, regional and national charities have held private concerts and gala fundraising events at the estate. Guided group tours can be booked with a 40-guest minimum.

One of Jasper Sanfilippo’s sons, Jim Sanfilippo, said his family foundation’s mission is to educate the public about the collection, and to help children and families.

Likewise, a Orange County, Calif.-based organization known as Festival of Children has been working for about five years to improve the lives of children by strengthening the charities that serve them.

With 400 member charities

worldwide, Festival of Children has planned Carousel of Dreams fundraisers at prominent locations, such as Central Park and Disney Land.

The Sanfilippo’s home carousel was added to the venue list about three years ago, helping the charity raise over $100,000, on site, for children, each year.

Last year, Sanfilippo guests raised just over $150,000.

Saturday’s number has yet to be reported, but organizers said it will safely be over $200,000.

Festival of Children founder Sandy Daniels said the whole thing breegan with an idea to “stick some political leaders and business persons on a carousel, equipped with nothing but their cell phones, to see how much pledge money they could raise before hopping off.”

Accounting for all Festival of Children events around the country, Daniels said nearly $1 million has been raised so far.

Daniels said Sanfilippo carousel fund raisers had the option to text message for donations or fill out pledge cards at their dinner table.

Event guest speakers included family representatives from beneficiary charities – Ronald McDonald House, St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and The Little Angels Center for Exceptional Care. Proceeds will provide Little Angels with therapeutic care beds; Ronald McDonald with a new porch, and St. Jude with rounds of chemo treatments for leukemia.

Ronald McDonald House CEO Doug Porter thanked the Sanfilippos and guests for “having the heart” to make a difference. Steve Bellock, a father from Elgin, joked that the Chicago Ronald McDonald House was “one of the nicest houses” he’s ever been in, “until tonight actually.”

Bellock said the charity made it possible for him and his wife to spend quality time with their newborn twins after one baby was born severely ill.

Compliments were directed toward St. Jude and Little Angels as well.

“It’s because of this fundraising that we’ve never had to pay a hospital bill,” a mother said. “Thank you for helping us save our child.”

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Local agencies able to consolidate if they choose

By BRADY CREMEENS Illinois News Network SPRINGFIELD – A new law makes it easier for local government bodies to consolidate or eliminate themselves. Gov. Quinn signed a bill earlier this month that enables local taxing bodies to join rather than continue operating as separate entities.

Before the law was passed, local units of government had no authority to absorb, combine or eliminate other units of government. Now, a majority vote from a particular entity’s board will allow for consolidation or discontinuation of various units for the sake of efficiency, fiscal practicality or logistical purposes.

State Sen. Dan Duffy, R-Barrington, helped state Sen. Daniel Biss, D-Evanston, sponsor the bill in the Senate. Duffy said this legislation could help reduce the growing cost of government in the Land of Lincoln.

“There’s just too many bodies taking money from people. This will at least give local entities the opportunity to reduce the tax burden of the residents of the state.”

State Sen. Dan Duffy R-Barrington

“There’s just too many bodies taking money from people,” Duffy said. “This will at least give local entities the opportunity to reduce the tax burden of the residents of the state.”

Biss said local control leads to better results.

“I don’t think this bill is a silver bullet for all of our problems,” Biss said. “But it is a good step toward more efficient government, and that’s never a bad thing.”

The bill had bipartisan sponsorship and support. It passed the Illinois Senate with no opposing votes and the House with only a handful.

“We found that the mecha-

nisms in place didn’t allow local government bodies to consolidate together and operate in a more efficient and practical manner, and that was just silly,” Biss said. “There’s no reason for that to be the case.”

However important, Biss doubts many government bodies will jump at the chance to reduce their power.

“I don’t think a huge number of these entities will consolidate tomorrow, but some will in the near future,” Biss said. “The important thing is we’ve given the decision-making power down to the people at that level who are actually in these towns and on these

boards and know what’s best for their communities.”

State Rep. Jack Franks, D-Marengo, helped sponsor the bill in the House and is adamant about its usefulness.

“Illinois simply has too many governments,” Franks said. “We have more taxing bodies than any other state.

This is a way to empower residents to reach out to their local officials and encourage them to lessen the power of government.”

At nearly 7,000, Illinois has the most taxing bodies of any state in the nation.

Franks said the reason Illinois leads the nation in taxing

bodies is because local units learned early on that more entities meant more opportunity to have a say in property tax hikes.

“Fewer government bodies, fewer tax dollars out of the pockets of Illinoisans,” Franks said.

Franks, who chaired the House consolidation committee, shared Biss’ pessimism toward how many government bodies will take advantage of the new law.

“What I’ve learned is that each government entity wants to protect its turf. It doesn’t want to be the one to be consolidated or cut,” Franks said.

“But this at least gives them the chance to make better decisions at a local level.”

Franks said the kind of change necessary to reduce the size and scope of government in Illinois can’t and won’t come from Springfield, it must come from local governments. The law takes effect immediately.

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IN THEIR LIFE | MIKE KALLENBACH, BHS BOYS GOLF COACH

By TIM SIECK Barrington Suburban Life Contributor The Barrington High School boys golf season began earlier this month, and coach Mike Kallenbach is back to lead the Broncos. Coach Kallenbach took time away from the course this week to Mike sit down with Kallenbach Barrington Suburban Life contributor Tim Sieck.

Sieck: What is your athletic background?

Kallenbach: Not much. I loved playing all kinds of sports growing up and in high

school. I wasn’t really good enough to be a star in any of them.

Sieck: What do you enjoy most about coaching?

Kallenbach: Pretty much everything. I enjoy the relationships that are built with other coaches, athletes, as well as parents. I enjoy watching young student athletes enjoy their time on the Bronco golf team. My hope is that their high school golf careers are some of their most memorable times at BHS. Sieck: What are you doing this summer away from coaching and the class room?

Kallenbach: I’ve been doing a lot of painting around the house. Kind of boring stuff.

Sieck: What has been your proudest coaching moment?

Kallenbach: Probably that most of the players I’ve coached have had the opportunity to compete at a state tournament. Watching Dan Jarva and Ross Frankenberg play in the final group on the last day at the state tournament was special as well.

Sieck: What is the toughest part of coaching?

Kallenbach: Without a doubt, the toughest part of coaching is going through the tryout process. Making cuts at tryouts is the worst part of the year.

Sieck: How would you define the “Barrington Way” as it pertains to your sport?

Kallenbach: The Barrington

Way has always been to display the best character possible. We respect our opponents, the events we play in and the golf courses we play. I also believe that being a great teammate is a part of the Barrington Way. When you are wearing our red shirt and carrying a golf bag that says Barrington on it means you are representing an entire community.

Sieck: What advice would you give incoming freshmen on what it takes to succeed in your program?

Kallenbach: Be a great teammate, always do the right thing and work on chipping and putting.

Sieck: How do you define a successful season?

Kallenbach: If we all had fun.

Sieck: Who have been your coaching mentors and how have they helped you?

Kallenbach: Too many to list. But as far as golf goes, I have to mention Jeff Blessman, who was the head coach before me, Chris Smith, Austin Johnson, Tim Rife and Jodi Schoeck (current girls golf coach). I am always seeking input from these special people.

Sieck: What is the best thing about coaching at Barrington?

Kallenbach: The support you receive from the community. It seems like everyone takes great pride in their Barrington athletics. I have been blessed to have worked with so many great athletes, parents and coaches. As I stated before, I cherish the relationships that are established with all stakeholders.

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What’s the story behind that car in the pond?

In July, construction workers found a car while draining a pond on the campus of Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital in Barrington. It was a hospital security car that went missing in 1997.

That’s a quirky story.

So many reporters covered it, including Suburban Life reporter Tarah Thorne. The Lake County Sheriff’s Department said it would look into it.

Authorities often tell us their investigations are “ongoing.” And we go on our merry way and promptly forget about it, distracted by other news. I’m guilty of that.

On this one, though, Thorne kept the story on her list. After all, how did hospital security – the folks who are supposed to protect life and property – lose track of a car?

Of course, something worse could have happened – someone could have stolen it and then let it roll into the pond.

Thorne called Sara Balmes, the spokeswoman for the

OUT HERE David Giuliani Sheriff’s Department, who said her agency found nothing suspicious. But Balmes also said the hospital never filed a report that the car was stolen or missing.

The hospital said its public safety management team is sure a report was filed at the time and that it would be in contact with the Sheriff’s Department – something worth following up on.

In Thorne’s interview, Balmes said the car may not have been placed in park and rolled into the pond. Because of the car’s condition, though, detectives could not determine which gear the car was in.

Let’s assume the hospital failed to file a report. Did a security officer simply tell his boss he couldn’t find his

car – a precursor to the 2000 comedy, “Dude, Where’s My Car?” And, if so, did the boss respond, “Not a big deal. We can buy a new one?”

If that all happened, I want to know where I can find a boss like that.

If the Sheriff’s Department is right that no report was filed, the plot thickens. As Ricky Ricardo would say, someone somewhere has some ’splainin’ to do.

Negative mailings in Lake County?

Republican Rep. Sheri Jesiel is facing Democratic Rep. Loren Karner in the November election for the 61st House District, which covers much of northern Lake County, including Antioch, and dips into Gurnee.

Jesiel got a boost over the summer when Rep. JoAnn Osmond, R-Antioch, resigned a few months early; the Republican party apparatus picked Jesiel as her replacement.

On Aug. 4, Jesiel posted advice to voters on her campaign Facebook page.

“When evaluating which candidate to vote for in November’s election, please do not rely on TV commercials (negative mail pieces aren’t any better),” she wrote.

“These are always distortions of the truth, if there is any truth at all, and they are only going to get worse. Your best bet is to meet candidates at forums like we had this morning where they can explain their positions and where you can ask questions.”

I messaged her on Facebook: “Does your message on negative mailings mean you will have none? Does it also mean that you will disavow any negative pieces done by the GOP or any other organization that is supporting your campaign?”

She did not respond, nor did she return a call I left with her office.

The story behind Reardon Drive For some time, I wondered about the portion of Reardon Drive just north of Garland Road in Wauconda. The public has no access to the curbed street, which has a “road closed” sign. The land along it is undeveloped.

I wondered how motorists could be denied access to a public road. When I called Village Hall, I found out it was private and part of an island of unincorporated area in Wauconda.

“It’s a four-lot subdivision,” Village Administrator Doug Maxeiner said. “They were going to develop it when the economy was going in the tank. I don’t know what their plans are for it. It’s a private roadway. It probably hasn’t been accepted by the county.”

David Giuliani is news editor of Lake County Suburban Life. He may be reached at 847231-7524 or dgiuliani@shawmedia.com.

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BARRINGTON HILLS – The Barrington Area Conservation Trust will host the BACT | Concert for Conservation from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at a private estate in Barrington Hills.

Concerts for Conservation offers guests an opportunity to enjoy music and camaraderie in an outdoor venue while supporting the work of the Barrington Area Conservation Trust. This is the organization’s annual fundraising event.

“It’s important as a fundraiser for the Barrington Area Conservation Trust because it is an opportunity to bring people together to promote land conservation on a local basis,” said April Anderson, marketing director and naturalist.

The evening will feature Let’s Dance, an 18-piece concert band from Huntley. The band will perform classic swing music from the likes of Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey and Benny Goodman and modern jazz-pop from the likes of Louis Armstrong, Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra. Barrington Suzuki Strings will provide the evening’s opening music.

The event will be Ravinia-style, so guests are encouraged to bring a picnic basket, blankets and chairs, as well as their neighbors and friends.

“It’s just a really fun event with great music,” Anderson said. “We really want people to come. It will be a great time

and it’s a great way to kick off Labor Day weekend.”

The evening also will feature a short auction with items like vacation accommodations in Paris and the Cayman Islands.

Tickets to the event are $75 and must be purchased in advance by visiting bactrust. org. All ticket purchases are tax deductible. Once you have purchased your ticket, you will receive directions to the private estate. The owners of the estate have even granted a conservation easement to the organization.

The funds raised from the event will be used to facilitate the various programs of the Barrington Area Conservation Trust. Programs include conservation easements, restoration of land, conservation leadership, conservation at home and the protection of scenic roads.

“We always like to say we have a toolbox of conservation tools people can use to protect their land and these are our tools,” said Executive Director Lisa Woolford.

The mission of Barrington Area Conservation Trust is to preserve open lands, natural resources, equestrian character and scenic beauty for the Barrington communities. “(Concerts for Conservation) is a gathering of conservation-minded people, and not only does your financial contribution help but how fun to spend a day in an amazing, open, outdoor setting with people who think like you,” Woolford said.

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By STEPHANIE KOHL Barrington Suburban Life Contributor

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Annual fundraiser to support conservation

A chance for chili Barrington student plans second annual run

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By STEPHANIE KOHL Barrington Suburban Life Contributor

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Ian Fournie (left), 15, organized his first fundraiser race last year to benefit his friend Alex Bronton (right) and others who now reside in Misericordia, a home in Chicago for more than 600 children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities. This year’s race will be Sept. 21 at Shady Hill Marina in Lake Barrington.

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LAKE BARRINGTON – For the second year in a row, Ian Fournie has planned the Shady Hill Homeowners Association 5K Chili Dump Run to benefit Misericordia.

The Chili Dump Run will be at 9 a.m. Sept. 21. Registration begins at 8 a.m. The race will begin and end at the Shady Hill Marina, with the course itself winding through the streets of the Shady Hill and Barrington Harbor neighborhoods. The course is the same as last year’s race.

Participants and spectators are encouraged to bring a pot of chili to participate in the Chili Dump, which will take place following the race and awards ceremony. All pots of chili will be dumped together for one large pot to share. A silent auction also will be held.

The registration fee is $20 for adults who register before Sunday and $25 for adults after. Children 12 and younger are just $15. To register in advance, visit to chilidumprun. weebly.com or email chilidumprun@att.net.

“I’m just eager to do it again,” Fournie said.

Fournie, a 15-year-old sophomore at Barrington High School, first organized the race last year to benefit Misericordia, a home in Chicago for more than 600 children and adults with developmental and physical disabilities, where his longtime friend Alex Bronton lives. Alex has cerebral palsy and uses a wheelchair.

Last year, the event raised just more than $5,000 and had about 50 participants. This year, Fournie hopes to have 100 runners and raise even more money for Misericordia.

“The money is used to help support the residents and their programming and activities,” said Mary Bronton, Alex’s mother. “We’re very, very excited … To have support

“[Alex] is doing phenomenal. He’s talking more. I am amazed at his capacity for so many names … He’s grown quite a bit. Him being involved and being part of a huge community gives him a fulfilling life.”

Mary Bronton Alex Bronton’s mother from other people to help out Misericordia is a wonderful thing.”

Fournie and Bronton have been friends since Bronton was in eighth grade and Fournie was in sixth grade.

The two manage to stay in touch by sharing phone calls when Bronton’s mother visits.

Fournie attended Family Fest at Misericordia last year and will attend Family Fest Sept.

7 this year for a face-to-face visit.

“Misericordia is a great organization, and every time I go down there and see Alex, we walk around and I get to meet people,” Fournie said. “It’s just a great organization. I love helping it.”

Misericordia is a nonprofit corporation that has provided help for those in need since 1921. It offers a community of care that maximizes potential for person with mild to profound developmental disabilities, many of whom also are physically challenged. “[Alex] is doing phenomenal,” Bronton said. “He’s talking more. I am amazed at his capacity for so many names … He’s grown quite a bit. Him being involved and being part of a huge community gives him a fulfilling life.”

The 2014 Chili Dump Run is on Facebook this year. Visit its page at www.facebook.com/ chilidumprun.

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THE TAX TAB

Assessor’s advice

Earlier this month, property owners in Grant and Wauconda townships received notices about changes in the assessed values of their properties. Those values determine the distribution of the tax burden.

Property taxpayers have until Sept. 15 to appeal their valuations.

Grant Township Assessor Jeri Barr said the process is geared against those who don’t have the time, the ability or resources to appeal their assessed values. Her township includes all or parts of Fox Lake, Lakemoor, Round Lake and Volo.

Those who appeal tend to be those with higher-value properties or big businesses, Barr said.

Appeals go to the Lake County Board of Review, which can consider sales of comparable properties after the township assessor’s office did its work. In a time of declining values, this gives an unfair advantage to those who appeal, she said.

Ray Hibnick, a Board of Review member, disagreed.

“Everyone has a chance to appeal,” he said. “Everyone is notified of that in writing.

There is no charge.”

Martin Paulson, the county’s chief assessment officer, said taxpayers have the right and responsibility to check their assessments.

“A lot of taxpayers have managed to navigate this process,” he said. “A lot of resources are available to them.

It’s not as intimidating a process as people think.”

When the Board of Review decides to lower valuations, Barr said, that affects those who don’t appeal, increasing their tax burdens.

“There are more appeals for high-value properties. Commercial appeals are a killer.

They hire attorneys to do the work for them,” Barr said.

The property tax system, she said, is complicated “by design.”

“There are plenty of people

Here are excerpts from a 2012 public letter from Grant Township Assessor Jeri Barr:

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Residents in Grant and Wauconda townships recently received notices about changes in the assessed values of their properties. They have until Sept. 15 to appeal. who aren’t computer savvy,” Barr said. “They don’t have the tools to submit evidence.

To sit down and explain the system, it’ll be an hour each time. We tell taxpayers how to find comparables. We have even done grid sheets for taxpayers.

“I’ll settle a lot of cases in my office rather than have them go to the county. Going to the county is an inconvenience for them,” she said.

Those who appeal are likely to “have more revenue to hire someone or more free time on their hands. Usually, they are better off. How is that fair?”

‘Assessments were often the scapegoat’ Two weeks ago, the assessed values for properties in Wauconda and Grant townships appeared in special sections inserted into Lake County Suburban Life. That information allows residents to compare their properties’ assessed values with their neighbors.

“In 2013, the sales we have seen are promising,” Wauconda Township Assessor Patri-

cia Oaks said. “Their values are going up a little more.

We have seen construction in Volo. We are seeing permits for new houses. We have seen parcels with foreclosures selling. For a while, they were sitting there.”

Homeowners, she said, are feeling more comfortable about putting their properties on the market.

Barr said her office still is seeing declining assessed values.

“That’s primarily because of an outdated property tax code that requires the use of the three previous years.

We’re basing our values on 2011, 2012 and 2013 sales,” she said. “We have had a lot of distress sales in our township.

2011 and 2012 are still keeping our values down.”

Once the “terrible” years drop off, she said, assessed values should start climbing.

Both assessors said people often blame them for their taxes, yet it’s the taxing bodies that establish how much tax money they need – known as tax levies.

In 2012, Barr issued a public

letter explaining this process.

Declining property values, she said, have not provided property tax relief. In fact, taxes went up, as taxing bodies asked for more money, she wrote.

“In the rapidly appreciating real estate market of a few years ago, assessments were often the scapegoat [for higher taxes],” she said. “Now most people understand that assessments are not the problem; government spending is.”

‘They have no one else to yell at’ Barr said she has worked with others to push government agencies to lower taxes.

“I’ve organized a group to go to the schools, and we did get Big Hollow [school district] not to increase their tax levy one year.”

Both Wauconda and Grant’s assessors said they give phone numbers and meeting times of taxing bodies to residents.

“People come into office to see if they have grounds for appeals,” Barr said. “When they get their tax bills, they yell at us because they have no one else to yell at.”

What should I do if I think my assessment is wrong?

Contact my office. You may have information about your property that I need to consider, and I may have information about the market and assessment process that you need to consider. If, after we talk, you still think that your assessment is incorrect, you may file an appeal with the Lake County Board of Review and request a hearing in person, by phone or by letter. The forms are available in my office, on the county website or at the Chief County Assessment Office in Waukegan. My office is happy to explain and assist in this process.

Do you need to hire a “tax consultant” to file an appeal?

No, the entire process is very “user-friendly.” The county website, in addition to providing assessment information, provides valuable tools for analyzing your assessment for accuracy and fairness.

(Since her letter was written, the rules have changed; only attorneys can represent property taxpayers in the Board of Review proceedings.)

Know more Property owners who object to their property valuations should file an appeal, in writing, with the Lake County Board of Review by Sept. 15.

Appeals must be on a prescribed form an can be obtained by calling the Board of Review at 847-377-2100 or written request to the Board of Review office, 18 North County St., 7th Floor, Waukegan, IL 60085-4335.

The forms and Board of Review rules of procedure are also available at boardofreview. lakecountyil.gov.

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As an English major, I had favorite poems. At the top of the list was John Keats’ “To Autumn.” I love the whole poem, but it is the final line that always makes me gulp: “…And gathering swallows twitter in the skies.” Clearly it is not autumn yet – we still have more summer – but the gathering, twittering swallows already foreshadow coming changes. And that line of Keats always makes me wistful about summer’s passing.

One of the most common of the swallow species is the barn swallow. In fact, it is the most widespread swallow on the globe.

While barn swallows have been present in the Barrington countryside since May and even earlier, they now gather with their young on utility wires, fences and dead tree branches or, as Keats observed, in the skies. They are among the bird world’s most graceful fliers, flitting and swooping and carving graceful arcs above fields and ponds and lakes as they hawk insects.

The barn swallow is quite easy to identify, even in motion and even in silhouette. It is the only one of the local swallows (six species in all) that has a deeply forked tail. All swallows are difficult to follow with binoculars; they are almost always in motion and rarely is that motion in a straight line. But if you spot a smallish, graceful, streamlined bird constantly swooping and skimming just above the ground or water and you see that it has a forked tail, it’s sure to be a barn swallow.

If you get a closer look, which is often possible at this time of year when the adults perch with their fledglings, you

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The barn swallow is one of the most common of the swallow species and have been present in Barrington since May. will see that the barn swallow is handsome with glossy, cobalt blue feathers on its head and back and tawny feathers below. The forehead and throat are cinnamon. The male and female have similar color patterns, although the male’s colors are more intense.

True to its name, the barn swallow has an affinity for barns and other open structures. It likes to have a roof over its nest.

The nest is a marvel of avian architecture: a half bowl of dried dabs of mud strengthened with grass and affixed to a barn beam or porch joist or girder under a bridge. I love watching barn swallows in the spring, gathered at mud puddles or the edge of a pond to pick up beakfuls of mud to begin or add to their nests. I often wonder how may trips it takes to complete a nest – well over 100 I’d guess.

Wendy Paulson is a nationally known birder, naturalist and longtime Barrington Hills resident. She contributes regular bird profiles to 365Barrington.com in an ongoing series called Birds of Barrington.

You’ll find her contributions at 365Barrington.com/ category/birds.

POLICE REPORTS

Police took a report at the Lutheran Church of the Atonement, 909 E. Main St., Aug. 18, for a disturbing prayer request.

Police said a person made the statement in writing; however, the incident is under investigation and additional information was not available.

Attempted burglary Police responded to the 800 block of Warwick Avenue Aug. 18 for an attempted residential burglary.

a minor at 740 Concord Lane.

• Mitch Thompsen, 19, of Concord Lane, Barrington, was charged Sunday with allowing underage alcohol consumption and possession at his residence.

Property damage The rear passenger window of a vehicle parked on Station Street, west of Hough Street, was found shattered Aug. 20.

Suspicious behavior Police responded to the 300 block of South Grove Avenue Aug. 18 for a report that a male exited his vehicle, near a yard where a child was playing, then left.

Underage drinking

• Christina Welky, 19, of Elm Grove Drive, Barrington, Cole Storm, 18, of Hicks Road, DUI Palatine, Jack Dobbs, 20, of • Glen McKirgan, 52, of Mount Glenhurst Road, Deer Park, Forest Way, Knoxville, Tenn., and two 17-year-old girls from was arrested Saturday on Palatine were charged Aug. 24 charges of driving under the with consumption of alcohol by

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Theft A resident of Alden Estates, 1420 S. Barrington Road, reported theft Aug. 19.

Identity theft Police responded to the 100 block of Walton Street Aug. 21 for identity theft reported by a resident.

Trespassing Police responded to Bathhaus, 860 S. Northwest Highway, Aug. 21, for a trespassing complaint.

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SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA BARRINGTON – The Barrington 220 Educational Foundation has announced this year’s Alumni Legends homecoming guest speaker, Henry “Hank” Paulson Jr. The former U.S. Secretary of Henry Treasury, chair- “Hank” man and CEO of Paulson Goldman Sachs and Barrington High School graduate will meet and talk with students and residents Sept. 25 at a special public event at BHS, according to a news release.

Paulson will be inter viewed about his life after BHS, talking about his experience as an economist, businessman, public official and current chairman of the Paulson Institute, which promotes sustainable economic

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growth and a cleaner global environment, the release stated.

Barrington 220 Educational Foundation Chair Donna Penyak said the event was created to give current high school students and the greater community the opportunity to listen and learn from notable alumni who have achieved success.

As a star BHS athlete, Paulson was a champion wrestler and outstanding football player. Paulson attended Dartmouth College after graduating from BHS in 1964 and went on to Harvard University for his master’s degree in business administration. Paulson now has a home in Barrington Hills, two adult children and four grandchildren, the release stated.

BMO Private Bank is sponsoring the event. Tickets will be available beginning Sept.

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Lake Barrington (Prairieland Disposal & Recycling Services) 21988 N. Pepper Rd., Lake Barrington Monday - Friday: 7:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

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influence, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, and illegal transportation of alcohol at Hough Street and Hillside Avenue.

• Lisa Pruitt, 47, of Sherman Boulevard, Crystal Lake, was arrested Sunday on charges of driving under the influence with a blood-alcohol content over .08 and improper lane usage at Routes 59 and 14.

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Information obtained in Police Reports is obtained from the Barrington Police Department.

Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

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Taking a look at some ways that youngsters can handle bullying My goal is to help the community of students returning to school, whom may encounter a bullying situation, by providing simple bully prevention tips.

Statistics show a child is bullied every seven minutes and there is no intervention 85 percent of the time. Every day, 160,000 students miss school due to bullying.

COMMUNITY Bullying is a leading factor VOICE in suicide for kids 11 to 16 Selander years old. One out of three children report being bulMorris lied regularly.

About 86 percent of students 12 to 15 years old report bullying to have moderately or severely intereferred with their studies.

But first, let us identify what a bully is. Webster’s dictionary states a bully is someone who “frightens, hurts, or threatens smaller or weaker people,” or “causes someone to do something by making threats or insults, or by using force.”

Remember, bullies generally look for someone who is easy to intimidate. Below is a scenario we teach our students at our academy for how to handle a bully.

Problem: Your child is playing on the playground at school and another student walks up to them and says nobody likes them, teases them or calls them a hurtful name.

Solution: Your child should tell a teacher if one is around. In the event no teacher is there, they should look the bully directly in the eye – not looking down at the ground or anywhere else – and show their confidence.

Many times just showing confidence may stop bullying.

Should the bullying continue, your child should say to the bully, “Your words hurt my feelings. Why are you trying to hurt my feelings? You’re bullying me. Please stop.” If the bullying still continues, your child should leave the area immediately and find a teacher to tell what happened.

Selander Morris, owner of Barrington Martial Arts, has been studying martial arts for more than 30 years, teaching Tae Kwon Do, Karate, cardio fitness, and speed and agility classes. In addition, Morris is a level two certified coach through the U.S. Olympic Training Center; a former two-time U.S. national champion and U.S. bronze medalist.

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Citizen for Conservation summer intern Max Orlandi helps young naturalists look at snake skin at the Montessori Children’s House of North Barrington.

Citizen for Conservation’s youth education chairman Gail Vanderpoel and four summer interns, Katie Badskey, Meghan Elgan, Max Orlandi and Emily Pecilunas brought nature to two- to sixyear-olds at the Montessori Children’s House of North Barrington in July. Children listened to nature stories, learned about birds, butterflies, insects and summer prairie plants, and went out on their own nature hunt to gather and observe living things.

Avid golf enthusiasts and individuals caring for the GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Achievement Center of Hoffman Estates, as well as its national programs, teed off for charity Aug. 13 at the center’s first annual golf outing. Special Olympic silver medalist Matthew Karman out-putted most of his competition, according to a news release. GiGi’s Playhouse founder Nancy Gianni of South Barrington thanked Karman other participants for making a difference in the lives of children and adults who have down syndrome.

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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 I understand people walk dogs.

It only becomes an issue when you believe you have a right to allow your animal onto someone else’s private property. Your right to walk your dog is now in conflict with someone else’s rights as a property owner. There exists a parkway easement that is well suited for curbing your dog. Dog urine contains a high concentration of nitrogen and salts that are damaging to plants.

Homeowners spend a lot of time and money caring for their lawns and plants. There is a viable option for dog walkers to use the parkway and not someone’s yard.

This causes no harm to the dog walker or dog and prevents harm from coming to the property owner. I ask dogwalkers to keep this in mind and be respectful and considerate in where they allow their dogs to relieve themselves.

How to Sound Off Want to contribute to Sound Off? Call 331-481-6089 or email mslsoundoff@shawmedia.com.

some difficulties with anything operational-wise. However, this is very disappointing since they inherited most of the business from Dominick’s and really don’t even compare to some of the other stores that offer discounts. I really think it’s a shame they can’t even have one additional person available on a register for elderly or handicapped people.

Is stormwater runoff still an issue?

I just read in another paper that our village fathers are going to raise the stormwater runoff thing again, and I don’t understand it because they’re still building giant houses on postage-stamp lots. Shouldn’t it Focus on what’s important, work on that end, too? Are they just going to stick to guys that especially with pets Research has proven pet own- didn’t build a giant house on a postage-stamp lot for the cost ership improves mood, health incurred by the other guys? and the quality of life, yet residents complain back and forth It’s not irresponsible as to where a dog should do its to keep dog in yard business. I thought La Grange No, it is not a fact of life that loves its pets. After all, we have dogs must be walked. And a pet parade to honor them even though very few “pets” are you’re not irresponsible if you seen in the parade. I also would keep your dog in your own yard.

That’s just more liberal Demohave to point out dogs are not cratic thinking that it’s OK that permitted in any of the parks in everybody wants dog pee and La Grange. Residents need to get a grip and loosen up to what dog poop in their yard. If you’re really is important in life. If your going to own a dog, let it pee lawn is so important, ask officials and poop in your own yard. to provide an adequate dog park.

After all, residents pay an annual Video should be part fee for pet ownership. If anyone of Ferguson evidence Eric Holder and Obama should knows of a community with perfect lawns that doesn’t allow investigate their own people in Washington starting with pets, please let us all know. themselves! I hope Gov. [Jay] Nixon in Ferguson, Mo., is not Jewel needs cashiers intimidated by Eric Holder’s during off-peak hours involvement as what is going I’m calling concerning Jewel. I on in Ferguson, Mo. Obama noticed when I go before work and the after-dinner hour that they talks about transparency in the no longer employ anyone to work shooting of a Ferguson teenagtheir cash registers. It’s all the self- er, but yet Eric Holder does not serve automatics where you need want the video of Brown entered to run them through yourself. They into evidence that he was not a gentle giant! How is this not part do have someone at the front of the store available in case there’s of the evidence?

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WHERE: Main Street, Wauconda WHEN: 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday COST & INFO: Admission is free. Call 847526-5580 or visit waucondachamber.org for information.

ABOUT: The Annual Street Dance will have live bands on three stages, a new teen area with live music, food vendors and raffles. Bring non-perishable food items or school supplies to donate. This is a free event for all ages.

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13TH ANNUAL MUSTANG AND FORD CAR SHOW

GERMAN FEST IN ANTIOCH WHERE: Steitz’s, 25400 W. Bluff Lane WHEN: Noon to midnight Saturday INFO: Call 847-3954050 or visit antiochchamber.org ABOUT: A celebration that features the German food, beer, raffles, kid’s games and prizes, snowmobile riding on the water exhibition, live bands, dancing and a German costume contest with cash prizes. After dark, fireworks are planned.

Spectators can watch the show from Steitz’s grounds or from boatson Bluff Lake.

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WHERE: Renwood Golf Course, 701 Shorewood Road, Round Lake Beach WHEN:3 to 5 p.m. Saturday COST & INFO: $5 admission for everyone.

Call 847-546-8558 or visit rlapd.org for information.

ABOUT: A $5 admission will include range balls, three holes of golf (walking), a non-alcoholic beverage, and a 15-minute group golf lesson starting at 3 p.m. with PGA Professional Brad Rouse.

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WHERE: Volo Auto Museum, 27582, Volo Village Road, Volo WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday COST & INFO: Admission is $11.95 for seniors, $13.95 for adults and $8.95 for children. Call 815-385-3644 or visit volocars.com for information.

ABOUT: Register a car to include in the show. There will also be live music, a beer and wine garden, and a beer and burger bar. Meet Doc from the Operation Mustang Web show and watch the show.

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WHERE: Antioch VFW Post 4551, 75 North Ave., Antioch WHEN:7:30 p.m. Saturday COST & INFO: $15 for advance tickets and $18 at the door. Call 847-395-5393 for information.

ABOUT: The show is based in Branson, Mo., with performances in 44 states, billed as the Ultimate Superstar Tribute Show starring Dave “Elvis” Ehlert. His show features impersonations of Elvis, Neil Diamond, Nat King Cole, Rod Stewart, Dean Martin, Johnny Cash, Conway Twitty, Roy Orbison and Tom Jones. Advance Tickets $15; At the door $18.

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Still thinking about those El Puerto enchiladas FOX LAKE – I’ve gone to El Puerto Mexican Restaurant in Fox Lake a few times. A couple of years ago, my family and friends held a surprise birthday party at the restaurant, and yes, I was truly shocked. My age turned to one of those milestone numbers that usually warrant black balloons.

Despite that, I enjoyed my meal.

Recently, I asked my fellow Mystery Diners whether they had reviewed this restaurant.

They had not. One of the diners said it was on her list, so I beat her to the punch, but it was a Pyrrhic victory When my date and I entered the lobby, I noticed a number of newspaper stories on the wall, two of which were previous Mystery Diner reviews – from 2009 and 2012.

But none of those Mystery Diner reviewers are still in the business of secretly writing about restaurants – that I know of.

About 7:30 p.m. on a Friday, El Puerto was busy. Like just about everyone else, we chose outside dining. That is El Puerto’s calling card. Many restaurants have a small patio that is a second thought.

Not this restaurant. Its deck boasts 50 tables. It is at the edge of the peninsula between Nippersink and Fox lakes, part of the Chain O’ Lakes, with docks available for boating diners.

Every outside table was occupied, but we only waited about 10 minutes to be seated.

After we sat down, we got our chips and salsa within a minute. That’s always a refreshing sight when you’re hungry.

From our table, we watched the sunset. Holiday lights decorate the deck, with some of them forming palm trees.

My date ordered a pina colada and pork fajitas. If you like onions, this is the meal for you.

“The onions are sweet and tender,” she said.

I stuck with my favorite at Mexican restaurants – chicken enchiladas. On the issue of red or green, I always side with green.

As I write this review on Monday morning, I am distracted. I can only think about chicken enchiladas and the view of the lake and the Pacifico beer that helped wash down the cuisine.

Yes, those enchiladas at El Puerto went down quick and easy – as they always do.

I’ll be visiting El Puerto again. For the time being, though, I’ll inhabit this cubicle, thinking of chicken enchiladas. I’ll just have to make do with the nectarine, banana and granola bars I brought to work.

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.

The pork fajitas have plenty of onion and comes with rice and beans at El Puerto Mexican Restaurant.

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El Puerto Mexican Restaurant in Fox Lake has a deck overlooking Nippersink and Fox lakes. Outside dining is a popular choice.

El Puerto n Where:

200 Forest Ave., Fox Lake n Hours: 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily n Dress code: Casual n Info: 847-9731370, elpuertorestaurant. net

The chicken enchiladas go down quick and easy at El Puerto Mexican Restaurant.

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AUG. 29 GURNEE FARMERS’ MARKET, 8 a.m.

Aug. 29, Esper Petersen Park, Grand Avenue and Kilbourne Avenue, Gurnee. Produce, bakery, meat, cheeses, spices, crafts and more. Cost: Free.

Information: www.gurneeparkdistrict. com.

ROTARY CLUB OF FOX LAKE-ROUND LAKE MEETING, noon Aug. 29, ZaZa’s Italian Eatery, 69 Washington St., Ingleside. Information: portal.clubrunner.ca/2373.

LAKE ZURICH AREA FARMERS MARKET, 3 p.m. Aug. 29, Henry J Paulus Park, 200 S. Rand Road, Lake Zurich.

More than 30 vendors. Cost: Free.

Information: 847-438-5146.

BACK TO SCHOOL BASH, 3 p.m. Aug. 29, Wauconda Area Public Library, 801 N. Main St., Wauconda. Food and games. Cost: Free. Information: www. wauclib.org.

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BARRINGTON BREAKFAST ROTARY CLUB MEETING, 7 a.m. Aug. 28, The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Ave., Barrington. Information: www.clubrunner.ca/Portal/Home. aspx?accountid=2357.

ROTARY CLUB OF GURNEE MEETING, 7:15 a.m. Aug. 28, Key Lime Cove Indoor Waterpark, 1700 Nations Drive, Gurnee. Information: www. gurneerotary.com.

ANTIOCH ROTARY CLUB MEETING, 7:15 a.m. Aug. 28, Dockers North Restaurant, 955 Ill. Route 59, Antioch.

Information: www.rotary.org.

GAMES AND CARD PLAYERS CLUB, 12:30 p.m. Aug. 28, Wauconda Township Hall, 505 W. Bonner Road, Wauconda. Pinochle, rummy, backgammon, Yahtzee, Sequence and more. Cost: Free. Information: www. waucondatownship.com.

FARMERS MARKET, 3 p.m. Aug. 28, downtown Wauconda. Fresh produce, flowers, bread and other products, plus live entertainment and food vendors. Cost: Free.

ANTIOCH’S FARMERS MARKET, 3 p.m.

Aug. 28, Main Street and Orchard, Antioch. Features products from flowers, produce, cupcakes, baked goods, coffee and homemade crafts.

Cost: Free. Information: www.antioch. il.gov.

SPAGHETTI DINNER, 5 p.m. Aug. 28, Warren Township High School O’Plaine Campus, 500 N. O’Plaine Road, Gurnee. The Exchange Club of Gurnee hosts its 32nd Annual Spaghetti Dinner. Proceeds support the club’s four pillars of service: Americanism, community service, youth activities, and prevention of child abuse. Early seating is available at 4 p.m. for senior citizens. Cost: $3 children, $6 adults, $5 for senior.

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SOLAR OBSERVATION WHEN: 12 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31 WHERE: Stillman Nature Center, 33 W. Penny Rd., South Barrington COST: Free INFO: Families are invited to join the Northwest Suburban Astronomers to observe the nearest star with special telescopes and filters. Participants can see sunspots, solar prominences and more. Everyone is encouraged to bring a dish for a potluck picnic. Call 847-428-6957 for information.

SUMMER CHILDREN’S ART SHOW, 6 AUG. 30 p.m. Aug. 29, Kaleidoscope School of Fine Art, 316 W. Main St., Barrington.

OPEN MARKET, 8 a.m. Aug. 30, Trinity Painting, clay, drawing and pastel Evangelical Lutheran Church, 25519 W. works by students ages 6 through 18.

Route 134, Ingleside. Featuring crafts, Refreshments are served as well as antiques, farmers and more. Informafree caricatures, and balloon animals. tion: www.trinityonthehill.com.

Cost: Free. Information: www.Kaleido- BARRINGTON AREA CONSERVATION scopeSchoolofFineArt.org.

TRUST CONCERT FOR CONSERVARON BARRON AND THE PLAYERS, 7 TION, 4 p.m. Aug. 30, Barrington p.m. Aug. 29, Antioch VFW Post 4551, Hills. Let’s Dance, an 18-piece concert 75 North Ave., Antioch. Live music. band, will perform classic swing melProceeds go to support the VFW Post odies by big bands such as Glenn Mill4551 activities. Information: www. er, Tommy Dorsey, Benny Goodman, antiochvfw.com. as well as more modern jazz pop CHUCK JENNINGS, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29, favorites, Louis Armstrong, Nat King Chessie’s Restaurant, 200 Applebee Cole, and Frank Sinatra. Directions St., Barrington. Live music. Cost: Free. to event provided upon registration.

Information: chessies-restaurant.

Information: www.bactrust.org. com.

KISMET, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 30, Rugan’s, 921 COLBY MILLEA, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 29, Toft Ave., Antioch. Come and enjoy Rugan’s, 921 Toft Ave., Antioch. Live some great live music. Information: music. Information: www.rugans. www.rugans.com/events.htm. Inforcom. mation: 847-838-0011.

SEPT. 2 ROTARY CLUB OF BARRINGTON MEETING, 12:10 p.m. Sept. 2, The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Information: portal. clubrunner.ca/2356/SitePage/club-information.

LAKE VILLA TOWNSHIP LIONS CLUB MEETING, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 2, Lake House Restaurant, 850 Tower Drive #100, Lake Villa. Information: e-clubhouse.org/sites/lakevillatownship.

SEPT. 3 WAUCONDA ROTARY CLUB MEETING, 7 a.m. Sept. 3, Wauconda Cafe, 405 W. Liberty St., Wauconda. Information: www.rotary.org.

LEARN TO MEDITATE, 7 p.m. Sept. 3, Round Lake Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road, Round Lake. Learn to meditate using simple techniques.

Teens and adults welcome. Cost: Free.

Information: www.rlalibrary.org.

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SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA BARRINGTON – Residents, spirit squads and athletes joined forces to celebrate Barrington football Friday. The Barrington High School stadium was home to the second annual Bronco Nation Kick Off rally.

A combined scrimmage began with a freshmen football at 4:30 p.m., followed by sophomores at 6 p.m. and varsity at 7:45 p.m.

Special performances by BHS cheer and poms squads boosted team spirit. Also featured were the BHS band, flags and choir groups. The

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school’s mascot, Bronco Billy, made a surprise appearance alongside Barrington Youth football and cheer teams.

Area restaurants like Sweet Spot, Sergio’s Pizza, Bamboo Spoon and Meatheads served up concessions. Football players sold raffle tickets to raise money for their team. Canned goods could be donated to local food shelters in exchange for a Bronco Cares T-shirt.

For those who can’t get enough of Friday night lights, the 2014 BHS varsity football schedule starts Friday with a 7:30 p.m. home game against Jacobs.

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Football fans watch the freshmen red/white scrimmage Friday during the second annual Bronco Nation Kickoff at Barrington High School.

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Future Broncos gather near the scoreboard as freshman are introduced during the second annual Bronco Nation Kickoff at Barrington High School on Friday.

Bronco accessories were on sale Friday during the second annual Barrington High School cheerleaders practice a cheer Friday during the second annual Bronco Nation KickBronco Nation Kickoff at Barrington High School. off.

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Expectations high for Barrington sports team has a lot of talent with a desire to see how good they can be. Team goals this season include a conference championship and to make the state tournament.

By TIM SIECK Barrington Suburban Life contributor BARRINGTON – The Broncos figure to be hungry this season as Barrington returns several key members from a team that finished 10-2 and reached the state quarterfinals before falling to Stevenson last November. Joe Sanchez returns as head coach to lead the Broncos again this season.

GIRLS GOLF: FOUR VARSITY PLAYERS RETURN The team The key returning Fillies are senior Bailee McDonald, sophomore Reena Sulkar, sophomore Shivani Majmudar, and Allie Quinn. Key newcomers include senior Julie Bulgarelli, sophomore Akshara Ramamrishnan, and freshman Swetha Seshardi.

The team Barrington returns 15 starters from last year’s successful season, so expectations will once again be high. On offense, the Broncos return wide receivers Scotty Miller, Matt Moran, and Dylan Bingham, all seniors.The running back position figures to be super competitive with four players vying for playing time. Senior Dylan Abel returns after rushing for 427 yards, along with seniors Dumaso Mkwananzi and JT Henderson, and junior Nate King. The offensive line welcomes back two starters in senior Brett Morrison and junior Alex Serrano.

On defense the key returnees on the defensive line will be senior David Danhauer, senior Ryan Blair, junior Cooper Van Kampen, and senior Kyle Meckert. Four returning seniors will play linebacker with Jake Coon, Mark Bornhofen, Travis Cysewski, and Julius Smith expected to lead the second line of the defense. Two key defensive backs will be Miller and senior Terry McGovern.

Two key newcomers this season will be senior Mitchell Pfeiffer at wide receiver and senior Jason Harris on the defensive line.

The schedule Jeff Krage - For Shaw Media

The freshman red/white scrimmage was part of the second annual Bronco Nation Kickoff at Barrington High School on Friday. and the Broncos will end the season with senior night on Oct. 17 against Palatine and at rival Fremd on Oct. 24 to conclude the regular season.

Altenberger, senior Joey Batliner, junior Burke Barsamian, junior Cole Kempinski, sophomore Tom Calbi, and sophomore Tim Lim. Some of the key newcomers will include juniors Josh Haskins, Zach Hess, and The outlook Although the Broncos re- Sawyer Smith. turn several starters, they still have some position battles that The schedule are still up for grabs. Senior The conference will again be Adam Bloomfield and junior tough this season with Fremd, Johnny Davidson are battling Palatine, Schaumburg, Hersey, to replace Daniel Kubiuk as and Prospect all expected to starting quarterback. Coach give Barrington a run for their Sanchez feels that to be success- money in winning the Mid-Subful, this team needs to play for urban League. In addition to each other, focus on playing a tough conference schedule, consistently at a high level, and Barrington will also compete fully commit to being all in on in the Deerfield Invitational on every snap of every practice Sept. 6, the Mattoon Invitationand game. This team has great al the weekend of Sept. 12, and potential and could be as talent- the Wheeling Invite on Sept. ed as any team they have had. 20. The MSL Conference Meet The greatest challenge will be will be on Sept. 30 and hosted committing to the process of by Wheeling. Regionals will be what it takes to meet all the on Oct. 7, sectionals on Oct. 13 The schedule The Broncos will kick off high expectations. and the season will conclude the 2014 season at home against with the state meet beginning Jacobs on Friday. The schedule on Oct. 17.

GOLF features several home games The golf season has already early on with Barrington playstarted for the Broncos and Fil- The outlook ing four of their first five games Mike Kallenbach returns lies, and expectations are high at Barrington High School. as head coach and likes this for both Barrington teams.

The schedule also will feature year’s team. He said he feels a quick turnaround when the this team just needs to stay out Broncos will face Schaumburg BOYS GOLF: COACH SAYS of their own way, don’t dwell for homecoming at 1 p.m. Sept. DON’T DWELL ON MISTAKES on mistakes, or celebrate their 27 and follow that with a Thurssuccesses too much, to not get day night game at Conant.

The team ahead of themselves, and play Three of Barrington’s last Returning for the Broncos the shot that’s in front of them four games will be on the road this season will be senior Kevin to the best of their ability. This

In addition the MSL conference matchups the Fillies will also compete in the Waukegan Invitational on Sept. 13 and Decatur Eisenhower Invite on Sept. 20. The MSL Conference meet will be on Sept. 30, followed by regionals on Oct. 8, sectionals Oct. 13, and the season concludes with the state meet beginning on Oct. 17.

The outlook Jodi Schoeck returns to coach the Fillies, who began their season on Aug. 18 with a second-place finish in their own tournament. Reena Sulkar won the event with a very impressive three-under par 68 which was a tournament record.

Coach Schoeck said she feels the team needs to support each other 110 percent, have great attitudes, and strive to get better each day. Barrington is fortunate to bring back four returning varsity players who have experience and knows what it takes to be successful.

VOLLEYBALL Team wants to win championship again The Barrington girls volleyball team is poised and determined to win the MSL Championship again this season, but this time with a new leader. The Fillies have a new coach who is anything but new to the sport of volleyball. Michelle Jakubowski took over as head volleyball coach in the spring. Jakubowski most recently was the athletic director at Huntley High School. This will be the 17th

year of coaching varsity for the former Division One star at Northeastern Illinois and the University of New Orleans.

Expectations remain high for a team that finished 20-17, won conference, and reached the Regional Final before their season ended with a loss to Lake Zurich.

The team The Fillies will be led by four key returnees in juniors Teigen Eilertsen (outside hitter), Olivia Hagan (libero), Katie Clement (outside hitter), and Megan Talbot (middle hitter). Varsity newcomers expected to be key contributors include senior Annie Rotcek (setter), juniors Claudia Locke (outside hitter), Edy Merkle (defensive specialist), Veronica Rizzuto (middle hitter), Taylor Ensminger (defensive specialist), sophomores Ana Zawisza (outside hitter), and Gabby Morris (outside hitter).

The schedule BHS will play a competitive schedule once again this season. The nonconference slate begins Aug. 25 with a home match against Stevenson. Conference Play begins on Sept. 4 against Conant. The schedule features several regular season tournaments that figure to offer quite the test for this Fillie squad. September will feature tournaments at Jacobs (Sept. 6) and Prairie Ridge (Sept. 13). In October, Barrington will compete in larger two-day tournaments at St.Charles East (Oct. 10-11) and the Glenbard East Autumnfest (Oct. 17-18). The postseason begins on Oct. 21 with the MSL crossover game and regionals start on Oct. 28.

The outlook Coach Jakubowski feels the Fillies are really looking forward to this season and building off their MSL Championship from last season. Clement, Talbot, Eilertsen, and Rotcek will run a fast pace offense. Defensively Barrington is very deep lead by returning libero Olivia Hagan. The competitive conference and nonconference schedule should help the Fillies reach their goals of defending their conference title and making a long run in the post season.

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