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By TARAH THORNE tthorne@shawmedia.com BARRINGTON – Nearly six months after baby Mya Edwards was discovered starved to death, the 7-month-old’s body was laid to rest July 31 in Barrington’s Evergreen Cemetery. Barrington police and fire department personnel, who originally responded to a 911 call in January in the 100 block of South Hager Avenue in Barrington, led the morning’s funeral procession to St. Anne Church. An area charity, Rest in His Arms, arranged the affair with the help of the Cook County Medical Examiner’s office and Glueckert Funeral Home of Arlington Heights. Rest in His Arms founder Susan Walker, who said the charity was unable to contact Edwards’ parents, arranged for the baby to be buried in a donated plot. Members of the baby’s extended family were present at the funeral, Walker said. Edwards’ death struck the charity as being especially tragic because it was “so preventable,” Walker said. “It didn’t have to happen,” said Walker, a Wheeling resident. “It was such a senseless tragedy.” Rest in His Arms, which provides funeral and burial services for abandoned chil-
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Barrington police officers carry a small casket July 31 into St. Anne Church in Barrington. An area charity, Rest in His Arms, sponsored a funeral for 7-month-year-old Mya Edwards, who was discovered dead in January in the 100 block of South Hager Avenue. dren, started in 2005 in response to a child found in a Grayslake landfill. Walker said she was determined to give that victim a proper funeral. Others joined to help. The charity, which consists of four board members and several area followers, has organized more than 30
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Walker said she was glad to see such support. “I think it was a good way to give closure to the first responders,” Walker said. “The music and scripture were lovely.” Chicago deacon Jim Pauwels, who spoke at the service, said the death was emotional for the community because “there should have been life, growth and promise” for Edwards. “We must make the state Safe Haven law better known,” Pauwels said. “If in need, parents can leave babies with police with no questions asked.” Pauwels urged residents not to be judgmental and instead donate to social service agencies who feed the hungry every day. The Fresh Flower Market of Barrington donated flowers for the service. Baby Mya’s parents, Bolingbrook residents Gene Edwards, 22, and Markisha Jones, 19, who were staying in Barrington at the time of the death, have pleaded not guilty to charges of involuntary manslaughter and child endangerment. Officials found a surviving twin sister in critical condition in the home Jan. 8. The twin is now in foster care, according to the state Department of Children and Family Services. Prosecutors said the babies had been kept in the basement for long periods of time and fed only bottles filled with water, cereal and baby food. The parents will appear in court Sept. 8.
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District 220 administrators and members of the Boys and Girls Club of Dundee Township gather July 31 at Sunny Hill Elementary School to celebrate the addition of after-school care at the district’s only school in Carpentersville. Administrators said because 91 percent of Sunny Hill families are eligible for the district’s free or reduced-price lunch program, the after-school care will be appealing and beneficial to the community at $25 per year.
Boys and Girls Club comes to Sunny Hill New after-school program will be one of state’s largest By STEPHANIE KOHL Barrington Suburban Life Contributor CARPENTERSVILLE – When Sunny Hill Elementary School students return to class this year, a new after-school program will be offered. Sunny Hill Elementary School and Boys and Girls Clubs of Dundee Township have teamed up to offer the program, which will be from 3:45 to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Carpentersville school. Curt McReynolds, presi-
dent and CEO of the Boys and Girls Club of Dundee Township, said parents reached out to him asking about bringing an after-school program. The club operates at seven schools in Carpentersville and within Community Unit School District 300. Sunny Hill is part of the Barrington 220 School District. “It’s a great opportunity not only for the students to have somewhere to go but for the families as well,” McReynolds said. With 91 percent of students at Sunny Hill Elementary School eligible for free or reduced-price lunches, both Principal Irma Bates and McReynolds know the program’s price of $25 per participant for the entire year will appeal to families.
“Families have to stretch their budgets,” Bates said. “This program gives parents an opportunity to make sure their kids are in a good, positive environment with good role models.” After-school activities will vary but will include recreation, reading, math, English, technology and fitness. The biggest part, though, will be Power Hour, which is when students can get help with their homework, McReynolds said. The students also will receive a snack right after school and a hot meal before heading home. “The environment after school should be fun, but it also should be structured and be an extension of the school day,” McReynolds said. Many of the Boys and Girls
Club employees, he added, are teachers and college students. The program can accommodate up to 150 students, McReynolds said. Bates expects about 100 of the school’s 410 students to enroll in the program. The first registration period will be Aug. 14. Students can enroll in the program at any point during the school year. “We have over 400 kids (in kindergarten through fifth grade),” Bates said. “They’re a wonderful community, and I see this as a wonderful opportunity to make sure our kids have a safe and fun after-school activity.” Although the program does not have an official start date, McReynolds said the Boys and Girls Club can be ready to
roll on the first day of school. In addition to the $25 fee, the program will be funded using $50,000 of Sunny Hill’s Title I federal funds. McReynolds said it costs the Boys and Girls Club of Dundee Township roughly $100,000 to $125,000 per site to operate. It is up to the club to pay for the rest. Of the 27 Boys and Girls Clubs in Illinois, Boys and Girls Club of Dundee Township is the fourth largest. Dundee Township is in its 18th year. “Our mission is really to meet families where they are at,” McReynolds said. Last year, more than 70 percent of kids enrolled in their after-school programs attended at least 50 days during the school year.
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Tom Campagna (left), District 220’s building and grounds director, discusses middle school technology lab plans with Barrington 220 Educational Foundation members. The labs at each of the district’s two middle schools are being renovated for a Project Lead the Way – Gateway to Technology curriculum beginning this fall.
District 220 contractor Greg Stahler, of the Cashman Stahler Group of Lombard, presents blueprints July 30 for new technology labs at the district’s two middle schools. The renovation project is scheduled to be complete the first week of August, staff said. construction site and discussed the new curriculum. “It’ll be very hands-on,” Harris said. “The students will build a lot and produce tangible products that they’ll be able to see – that’s important at the middle school level.” Harris said once the students enter high school, the technology curriculum for Project Lead the Way becomes more conceptual. By starting the experience in sixth grade,
students will be able to think about technology careers at a younger age and know if lab electives are something they would like to pursue in high school, Harris said. The 3-D printers are a treat because it was just last year Barrington High School students acquired such a device, Harris added. Prairie School Assistant Principal Brad Choate said with the new curriculum and
labs, all sixth- through eighthgrade students will experience hands-on technology for about a quarter of their year. The students will work in pairs, or teams, with two teachers in the classroom at any given time, Choate said. “It’ll be a very busy environment, but the curriculum will keep everyone right on task,” Choate said. Staff said students will work on their own desktop comput-
ers for the class period – something they haven’t gotten to do before. Choate described the former middle school labs as outdated and said the renovation will be the best fit for the new curriculum. Project Lead the Way organizers said the activity-, project- and problem-based curriculum gives students a chance to apply what they know, develop unique strategies and lead their own learning. Units include robotics, flight and space, DNA and crime scene analysis. Project Lead the Way is a pre-engineering program once students enter high school designed as a four-year sequence before college. Electives include Introduction to Engineering Design, Principles of Engineering, Digital Electronics and Civil Engineering and Architecture. Harris said he’s seen the transitional program in the works in other districts and described it as “phenomenal.” Barrington 220 Educational Foundation member Kari Frankenberg said she hopes the program will keep middle school students, who might otherwise lose interest in math and science, engaged and curious. About 225 students decided to enroll in the district’s high school program this spring.
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BARRINGTON – Construction isn’t limited to roads this summer. Barrington 220 staff and contractors have been busy planning and renovating the district’s two middle school technology labs for interactive student learning. Scheduled to be complete this month, labs at Barrington’s Prairie and Station schools each will include about 60 high-end desktops for computer-aided design, three classroom projectors, 3-D printers, robotics software, a workshop assembly area, student-teacher work stations and a mechanical shop setup. When complete, the 3,600to 3,700-square-foot labs, not including computers, will cost about $530,900 for demolition, construction, supplemental technology and furniture, Barrington 220 spokeswoman Morgan Delack said. The computers are separate from the District 220 One to World initiative, which equips each sixth-grader with a personal iPad and seventh- and eighth-graders with a handheld PC. The Barrington 220 Educational Foundation has agreed to fund the nationwide Project Lead the Way – Gateway to Technology curriculum and computers up to $40,000 each year for the first two years of the program. Foundation members said funds have been raised through special yearround events. Tom Campagna, Barrington 220’s director of building and grounds, said the renovations began right after school let out. Most of the old equipment and furniture will be used in the new labs in some way, Campagna said, adding that any leftovers will be used in other areas of the district. Campagna, who oversees most district projects, said he’s excited about the new labs. “It will create a really good flow for students transitioning from middle to high school,” Campagna said. “I think they’ll enjoy the design aspect of the new curriculum.” Barrington 220 Superintendent Brian Harris toured the
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Barrington Noon Rotary announces new leadership SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA BARRINGTON – The Barrington Noon Rotary recently announced its new leadership for the 2014-15 term. With a mission to provide “service above self,” the club is comprised of local leaders taking action on local causes. The club is part of the global service organization, Rotary International. New leaders include President Larry Barnett; Pres-
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ident-elect Frank McGovern; Vice President Gary Personette; Secretary Anne Kristufek; Treasurer Burke Groom; Alexis Portugal, immediate past president and director of the Rotary Foun-
dation; membership director Frank McGovern; fund-raising director Kurt Marquardt; club service director Joe Kelsch; community service director Norm May; and public relations director Suzanne Corr. More than 1.2 million Rotary International members are dedicated to building a better world and advancing communities at home, according to a news release. Locally, the Barrington
Noon Rotary is involved in supporting the pediatric families and patients of JourneyCare – funding and coordinating social programs and finding resources for individual patient needs. The club also provides support for the Barrington High School Business Incubator Start-up program – a class that teams real-world entrepreneurs and business experts and students to develop new products or services.
Rotary International is known of its humanitarian efforts, such as helping to eradicate polio worldwide. The Barrington Noon Rotary meets from noon to 1:30 p.m. every Tuesday at The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane. Meetings feature weekly speakers to keep members educated and informed in the local community. Guests are welcome. New members are sought.
National Night Out to promote public safety today in Barrington SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA BARRINGTON – The Barrington Police Department has announced the 31st annual National Night Out program will take place from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. today at Cook and Station streets in downtown Barrington.
Barrington Police Chief David Dorn said the event promotes safety awareness and neighborhood unity. “National Night Out showcases the vital importance of police-community partnerships and citizen involvement in our fight for a safer nation,” Dorn said.
A number of free, fun and educational activities will be on site for children and adults, Dorn said. Events include bicycle safety checks, helmet giveaways and fittings, a live K-9 demonstration, a crime scene investigator display and a live fire department vehicle
extrication. Children can enjoy trackless train rides, face painting and a caricature artist, according to a news release. The Barrington Police and Fire departments will provide free hot dogs and hamburgers that have been donated by Heinen’s Fine Foods and Jew-
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BARRINGTON – Downtown Barrington merchants will host a Summer Wine Walk from 2 to 6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16. The event, according to a news release, is planned for participants to enjoy an afternoon of shopping, sipping and strolling. The fourth annual Summer Wine Walk features free wine tastings and other tasty treats along the way. About 16 shops and nine restaurants or wine merchants will participate, the release stated. Customers who make a purchase in any participating merchants – Anderson’s Candy Shop, Angelina, the Barrington Flower Shop, Bravura Home & Gift Shop, Gene Ann’s Yarns, Grassroots, Mia Sorella, Notice, Solisq, The Annex, Urban Flair, Vin Chicago, Norton’s U.S.A., Carol and Company, Fleur de Lis Salon, Heads Up Boutique and OMO will be eligible to win one of three baskets full of gift cards to Barrington shops and restaurants. Visit www.barrington-il.gov
Children’s ‘Life in the Prairie’ class LAKE BARRINGTON – Join Citizens for Conservation from 1 to 3:30 p.m. Aug. 23 at the Flint Creek Savanna Preserve, 459 West Highway 22, Lake Barrington for an afternoon of discovering nature’s diversity in the tall grass prairie. Participants will walk trails, use nets, “shake a tree,” look for animal tracks and much more to see how many species live in the preserve, according to a news release. This class is open to children age six and older. Parents are welcome to attend. Registration forms, at www.citizensforconservation.org, must be filled out one week prior to class. Citizens for Conservation members are free. Nonmembers pay $5 for the first child; $1 for each additional child. Call 847-382-7283 for information.
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BARRINGTON – No dramatic trends can be found in Barrington’s home sales numbers. The number of homes sold in June spiked from the previous month but was slightly down from a year earlier. Prices are up from last year. Meanwhile, home sales in the Grayslake and Hainesville area jumped from May to June, and the median home price increased from the previous month, as well. The June data, provided by the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors, also showed this June performed better than June 2013 in both categories. The numbers show 52 homes were sold in June 2014, compared to 42 in May 2014 and 42 in June 2013. The median home price was $225,000 in June 2014, compared to $199,250 in May 2014 and $180,500 in June 2013. Round Lake saw similar increases, with 61 homes sold in June 2014. In May 2014, there were 54 sold and 58 in June 2013. The median price in June 2014 rose to $133,000
from $120,250 in May 2014 and $118,750 in June 2013. “June was a very busy time … a lot of people had record-setting months in June compared with last year,” said Michael Parent, president of the Realtors group and vice president of Operations for Burnet Title’s Chicago Region. “That activity should continue in August and September and may carry into October or later. Last year, the market stayed busy through December.” The numbers were a little more mixed in Fox Lake, where sales dropped from May to June but the median price rose. Six homes were sold in June 2014, compared to 19 in May; just five homes sold in Fox Lake in June 2013. The median price this June was $165,000, up from $160,000 in May and $115,500 in June 2013. In Antioch, sales were healthy, dipping just slightly from May, and the median price rose. There were 37 homes changing hands in June, down from May’s 42; a year ago, only 26 homes were sold in June 2013. Sales prices are trending up, from $153,500 in June 2013 to $172,500 this
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Source: Mainstreet Organization of Realtors May and $205,000 in June 2014. There were no clear trends in the Gurnee, Lake Villa and Lindenhurst areas, other than sales and price pretty much staying steady. Gurnee
home sales landed at 47, up from May’s 41 and just one off the 48 reported in June 2013, while the median price came in at $285,000, besting the numbers for May and for June 2013.
Lake Villa and Lindenhurst, which are reported together in the data, saw a slight rise to 56 homes sold this June and a slight decline to a median price of $216,000.
Two area restaurants win 2014 Wine Spectator awards SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA BARRINGTON – Two Barrington area restaurants have been honored in Wine Spectator’s 2014 Restaurant Awards, which highlight global eateries with the best wine selections, according to a news release. Barrington Country Bistro in Barrington and Ruth’s Chris Steak House in South
Barrington will be featured in the Aug. 31 issue of the magazine. This year, more than 3,740 restaurants in all 50 U.S. states and 80 other countries won awards, the release stated. Wine Spectator editor and publisher Marvin Shanken said there has never been a more exciting time to be a wine lover.
Both Barrington area mentions won an Award of ExcelKnow more lence, according to winespectator.com. For information, visit Barrington Country Bistro winespectator.com. is listed to have the best wines from California and France, while Ruth’s Chris Steak “The commitment of this House is said to have the best year’s winning restaurants selection, mostly from Califorto building high-quality wine nia. programs has been extraordiAbout 2,790 restaurants nary,” Shanken said. earned the Award of Excel-
lence for offering “an interesting and diverse selection of wines that are well presented and thematically match the restaurant’s cuisine in price and style,” the release stated. All of the restaurants receiving an award can be found in Wine Spectator’s online restaurant search. For information, visit winespectator.com.
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People enjoy a trackless train ride Saturday during the 15th annual Big Trucks event at Ron Beese Park in Barrington.
Climbing aboard Big Trucks SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA BARRINGTON – The Barrington Park District hosted its 15th annual Big Trucks event Saturday at Ron Beese Park. The festivities were free for all ages. In a family-friendly atmosphere, dozens of big trucks were available for children to climb and explore. Fire engines, semitrailer, school
ABOVE: Abby Ostergaard, 9, of Barrington competes in a big wheel race Saturday during the 15th annual Big Trucks event Saturday at Ron Beese Park in Barrington. RIGHT: Francesca Poke of Schaumburg watches her 2-year-old son, Paul, activate a police siren Saturday with help from Barrington police Officer Jonathan Walker.
buses, tow trucks and other vehicles were on site. Families were able to watch live demonstrations to learn about each truck. The day also included big wheel races, trackless train rides and inflatable slides. Families were encouraged to bring a food donation to be entered into a prize raffle. Proceeds benefited the Northern Illinois Food Bank.
JEFF ENGELHARDT jengelhardt@shawmedia.com OAKWOOD HILLS – State Rep. David McSweeney and state Sen. Dan Duffy have joined the growing movement against a $450 million power plant proposed for Oakwood Hills. McSweeney, R-Barrington Hills, vowed Wednesday to “actively fight against” the project at the state level should it be approved locally.
Project developers would have to get state permits to construct the plant if local authorities approved i t , i n c l u d i n g David from the state McSweeney Environmental Protection Agency where McSweeney said he would oppose it. “I’m a big supporter of natural gas plants, but they can find a better location for this,” McSweeney said, noting the proposed location was far too close to a school. “There are just too many questions, and frankly, I need
to represent the local citizens who have a very legitimate concern.” McSweeney said he also was greatly concerned about the water usage of the plant, estimated to need 1.5 million gallons of water a day to operate. Developers said all the water could come from neighboring wastewater treatment facilities though a backup groundwater source would be available in emergencies. Natural gas development and bringing business into Illinois is important, McSweeney said, but not at the cost of the health and well-being of residents. Duffy, R-Lake Barrington,
Tower Lakes gunman dead after shooting SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA TOWER LAKES – A 59-year-old Tower Lakes resident was pronounced dead in the Chicago Loop on July 31 after a shooting, authorities said. Officials said Anthony Defrances of Tower Lakes shot ArrowStream CEO Steven LaVoie, 54, of La Grange in
the head and stomach about 9:50 a.m. in the 17th floor of the Bank of America building in downtown Chicago before the gunman took his own life. According to police, the incident occurred when LaVoie had a one-on-one meeting with Defrances, who was recently demoted at work during a company downsizing.
Defrances was pronounced dead at the scene from a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head, police said. LaVoie was taken to Northwestern Memorial Hospital by ambulance and was listed in critical condition. Bank employees were given an all-clear about 10:45 a.m. The shooting is still under investigation.
Area man charged after crashing into pool SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA BARRINGTON HILLS – An uninjured Schaumburg man faces driving under the influence charges after his car was towed out of a residential Barrington Hills swimming pool in the early hours of July 31. Bikramjit S. Sian, 30, was arrested by Barrington Hills police on charges of driving
under the influence with a blood-alcohol concentration above .08 and failure to reduce speed after he crashed a silver 2006 Honda Coupe into the inground pool at 5 Longmeadow Court. Dispatchers said residents were home to make the 911 call and pull Sian from the fully submerged car before paramedics arrived about 4 a.m.
Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District officials said Sian was the only person in the car. Officials said Sian was taken to St. Alexius Medical Center in Hoffman Estates for evaluation, but no injuries were reported. The crash is still under investigation by Barrington Hills police.
Writers workshop to welcome author at art center SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA BARRINGTON – A writing workshop will be presented from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 4, in the Performing Arts Center at The Garlands, 1000 Garlands Ave., Barrington. Keynote guest speaker Emily Leibert will present her lecture, “How to Become a Successful Author.”
Leibert, author of “When We Fall,” will highlight tips for getting started in writing, finding a literary agent, getting published, marketing and more, according to a news release. The event is sponsored by the Barrington Writers’ Workshop, which is celebrating its 36th year of helping local writers improve their craft and connect with others. The
group meets weekly to provide constructive critique on works in progress. Writers from all genres are welcome. The event is $10 for nonmembers; free for members. Refreshments will be provided. Registration is required. Call Bev at 847-650-3129 to register. Visit www.barringtonwriters.org for information.
echoed McSweeney’s concerns over the project and said the process needed to slow down as it is the first power plant of its kind proposed in the country. He added village officials only recently reached out to him and he had many more questions than answers. “It reminds me of Springfield a little bit in that I don’t see any transparency,” he said. “I’m kind of surprised we didn’t hear about this project a long time ago.” In a joint news release, two McHenry County board members – Donna Kurtz and Michael Walkup, both Republicans from Crystal Lake – heralded the state lawmakers for
their opposition to the project. Kurtz called the move “incredibly brave and praiseworthy.” Walkup added the companies behind the proposed power plant “should move quickly to respect the community, officially close out this project and communicate these intentions to the public.” The state lawmakers join a growing opposition movement among local residents, including District 46 school board members and officials. Many have expressed concerns over the health, environmental and real estate effects the 430-megawatt, natural gas plant would have on the area.
POLICE REPORTS 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.
Burglary • Police responded July 27 to the 400 block of Park Barrington Way for a residential burglary. • Burglary was reported July 31 in the 100 block of West Hillside Avenue.
Failure to reduce speed • Javier Zavala-Flores, 37, of Dato Drive, Streamwood, was arrested at Route 59 and Lions Drive July 28 on charges of failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving with a revoked license. • Joshua Campbell, 19, of Phoenix, was arrested July 30 on charges of failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and driving with a suspended license at Hough and Lake streets.
Identity theft Public defecation Margaret Franzese, 56, of Eastern Avenue, was cited July 29 on a charge of public defecation at 201 S. Spring St.
A resident of the 300 block of Fox Hunt Trail reported identity theft July 28.
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• Police took a theft report July 28 from a resident in the Tracy Bent, 56, of Gallek Road, The Garlands, 1000 Garlands Fox River Grove, was arrested Lane. July 30 at Route 14 and Cumnor • A bicycle was reported Avenue on charges of driving stolen July 30 at the Metra under the influence with a train lot. blood-alcohol concentration • A Garmin GPS unit was stoabove 0.08, improper lane use len from an unlocked vehicle and illegal transportation of July 31 in the 100 block of West alcohol. Hillside Avenue.
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Jason Castillo, 18, of Chippewa Circle, Carpentersville, was charged July 28 with possession of drug paraphernalia and marijuana at 201 S. Grove Ave.
• Police took a deceptive practice-fraud report July 30 on Exmoor Avenue. • Police took a deceptive practice report July 31 at 1475 S. Barrington Road.
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An indoor Drive-in Movie? SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA BARRINGTON – Wheels were spinning July 29 as several local children and their caretakers worked to construct cardboard-box cars at the Barrington Area Library. During the Drive-in Movie event, children ages 4 to 7 were able to experience the thrill of an outdoor movie theater – except indoors, with less bugs
and more crafts. The children enjoyed animated short films after they built and climbed inside their cars. Handmade license plates displayed each child’s name. Snacks were served as well. More family friendly events are listed on the Barrington Area Library’s online calendar. Visit www. barringtonarealibrary.org for information.
A license plate is named July 29 during a Drive-in Movie at the Barrington Area Library.
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Noah Ulerich (left) 5, of Lake Zurich places a wheel on a cardboard box, which he makes into a car, during a Drive-in Movie at the Barrington Area Library.
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SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA LAKE BARRINGTON – Online ordering will be available in early August for Citizen for Conservation’s Fall Native Tree and Shrub Sale. The event is an opportunity to add native woody plants to area properties, according to a news release. Autumn is an ideal time for planting trees and shrubs because the cool weather allows the plants to establish roots in their new location before spring rain and summer heat stimulate top growth. Trees and shrubs planted in the fall need less watering and maintenance than those planted in the spring, the release states.
P l a n t i n f o r m a t i o n , i ncluding pictures, growing requirements and wildlife benefits will be available at www.citizensforconservation.org. All orders must be placed by Sept. 2 and picked up on Sept. 20 at CFC headquarters, 459 West Highway 22 in Lake Barrington. Special arrangements can be made upon request. A special presentation of native trees and shrubs will be made at 7:30 p.m. Aug. 19, at the Barrington Village Hall, 200 S. Hough St. RSVP at cfc@citizensforconservation.org or call 847-382-7283 for information or a paper order form.
OFF THE DEEP END Judi Veoukas walk with our neighbor, the latter a wellspring of worry-inducing knowledge. He’d informed my spouse, whom then informed me, armadillos cause leprosy, and the little mammals are coming our way. Right now, they seem to be savoring life in Missouri, but some have been spotted in southern Illinois, one allegedly wearing a St. Louis Cardinals baseball cap. Southern Illinois is only eight hours by car from northern Illinois. It probably takes somewhat longer if you’re traveling in an armadillo pack, but eventually
Lake County could be their vacation destination. Terrified upon hearing this, I searched for the armadillo-leprosy connection online, and found the following: According to the KSPR website, the ABC affiliate near Springfield, Mo., “Armadillos can contract and carry leprosy. However, the only known way they can transfer this disease is when humans eat undercooked armadillo meat.” KSPR’s site also stated, “Armadillos often end up as roadkill because they have a habit of jumping in the air when startled. This can be deadly when they are underneath a moving vehicle.” This really scared me because we were near Springfield, Mo., a couple of weeks ago, and I’d eaten an awfully
rare “hamburger” at a roadside restaurant. In retrospect, my meat tasted a little leathery and hard-shell like. That I might have consumed raw armadillo meat is based on the following worrisome scenario in my head: The owner/chef of that little roadside diner ran over a startled armadillo, and, as he scraped it off the underside of his car, said to himself, “This would make a great new item on tonight’s menu. I’ll call it `Hamburger Surprise.’” When I completely convinced myself that I’d eaten raw armadillo, I again went to the Internet, this time to check for symptoms of leprosy. According to the Center for Disease Control website, these include, but are not limited to, growths on the skin
(yup), eye problems (yup) and a stuffy nose (yup). It’s not just my possibly falling victim to leprosy that worries me. Topping my growing list of fears, I’m now concerned that Camilla, in her plot to seize the throne, will invite Queen Elizabeth for dinner and on her menu will be cottage pie, a popular British dish, normally made with minced beef. However, Camilla’s cottage pie will not contain minced beef. It will be filled with raw armadillo meat. The next Globe headline will scream, “Camilla bakes queen a cottage pie. Queen keels over from leprosy.”
Judi Veoukas is an award-winning columnist and writes from her home in Lake Villa.
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I’m a worrier, and according to tabloid headlines, I’m right to agonize over everything. I know this because bad things do happen to perfectly innocent people. Just the other day, while in line at the supermarket, I read a Globe magazine headline that shouted, “Evil Camilla caught in plot to seize throne!” Is it any wonder I panic? Why is the sweet old queen being targeted? What did she do to Camilla? Does MY daughter-in-law want to kill me? My husband, on the other hand, worries about nothing. In a word, he is laid-back. Or is that two words? I worry about stuff like that. My husband, however, does “concern himself” with certain oddities. For example, he came home from a
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Fighting trafficking in the foster care system For too many children in the foster care system, their lives have been filled with instability, abuse and neglect. Often these children are passed from home to home not knowing how long they will stay in one place or who they can trust. The psychological toll of such an environment makes it all too easy for human trafficking rings to target vulnerable foster care COMMUNITY youth and force them into VOICE what can only be described as Peter modern day slavery. That is why lawmakers, community Roskam leaders and law enforcement agencies are joining forces to prevent the estimated 104,000 children in foster care from becoming victims of physical and psychological abuse. Last month, I joined my colleagues in passing the bipartisan Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act, which makes critical reforms to our foster care laws, working to identify those most vulnerable to predators and take concrete steps to protect these children from abuse. First, the bill increases the reporting requirements for foster parents and child welfare agencies, encouraging them to identify at-risk youth and develop new ways to ensure better information is provided to caseworkers assigned to these children. Our legislation also works to address current foster care policies that can make it difficult for children to participate in sports, sleep over at a friend’s house, obtain a driver’s license, or get a part-time job – all common rites of passage for kids making the transition into adulthood. Although well-intentioned, in some cases these strict rules can lead to a child becoming isolated and separated from family and friends, making them more vulnerable to victimization. The Preventing Sex Trafficking and Strengthening Families Act offers financial support and incentives for the adoption of foster children to families who otherwise couldn’t afford it. Providing these children more normalcy through social development activities and increasing their chance of adoption into a permanent family is key to not only protecting them from predators but setting up foster care children for long-term success. Through partnerships at the federal, state and local level, we can go after the criminals who commit this horrible crime, and protect the most vulnerable members of our society. These reforms are a huge step forward, and I will continue to press forward to stamp out the scourge of human trafficking in our communities.
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Barrington residents Larry (from left) and Cali Brady and Lauren Tenbrunsel visited with Culver’s and LifeSource mascots this July after participating in a mobile blood drive at Culver’s in Lake Zurich.
Barrington resident Larry Brady, his daughter, Cali Brady, and her friend, Lauren Tenbrunsel, each donated a pint of blood to LifeSource this summer in return for a free pint of custard from Culver’s in Lake Zurich. Culver’s and LifeSource started a “Givea-Pint, Get-a-Pint” promotion this July to raise mobile blood drive awareness in the Chicago area. Barrington native Tagnier Toronyi has been selected as a winner of a full-tuition scholarship to the automotive, diesel and industrial programs at Universal Technical Institute-Lisle to pursue his passion for a career in the transportation industry, according to a news release. Toronyi will begin classes this fall. To view Toronyi’s application video, visit youtu.be/gRdtd6z3y64.
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Some residents should live in a dome I’m responding to the letter writer about dogs peeing in their yard and how gross it is. They might wanna put a dome over their house because I have seen hundreds of squirrels, skunks, raccoons, opossums, birds, rabbits and cats, to name a few, in people’s yards. Do they really think not one of those mammals pees in their yard? A dome would be good. And while we’re at it, while you’re out walking yourself, watch out for things coming out of trees because squirrels, skunks, raccoons and birds all live in trees. And you never know what will come out of them. So, I just thought I’d mention that. Get a dome.
A nation of immigrants I’m calling about this illegal immigrant situation, and I, like many people, agree we shouldn’t have to pay taxes to support people who have entered our country illegally. Yet, at the same time, I think people are very deceived at what our amazing immigrant ancestors did compared to what is happening now, especially the caller that stated their ancestors came here and couldn’t get a job until they could speak English, which they had to pay to learn and go to school. Guess what? Obviously untrue. Most immigrants came here with very little money in their pocket, and they couldn’t get a job as a banker or lawyer, so they worked as laborers in factories until they could learn enough English to get a better job. If we didn’t have a lot of immigrants doing these jobs, we couldn’t even hire an American-born person to do a lot of these jobs. They don’t want to do it. They don’t want to clean toilets and scrub floors and work hard for minimum wage. It is these
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immigrant people who are doing this because they need the money, so let’s stop glorifying our wonderful ancestors and putting down the current generation of immigrants. We are a nation of immigrants. Face it, if our ancestors had faced the kind of discrimination that immigrants face today, none of us would be here in this country.
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What would Jesus do? Oh my God, I couldn’t believe a statement I recently read in Sound Off. Regardless of how you feel about what to do with the children who are coming to our borders, the statement that “you just do not give your children away to another country” was one of the most insensitive things I’ve ever heard. I hope to God it wasn’t made by a parent. I can only guess how terrible it must be to send a child away because you believe it’s the only way to keep them safe and alive. If you are a Christian, please ask yourself, what would Jesus do? Thank you.
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Anybody who runs over road kill in daylight should have their license suspended for a month and made to clean up all the road kill, especially skunks. It’s obvious people are not paying attention as they’re driving. And with the skunks, if you hit that scent pack, they’re going to smell.
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WHERE: Viking Park, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee WHEN: 10 a.m. to 9:45 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday COST & INFO: Admission is free. Call 847-623-7788 or visit gurneedays.com for information. ABOUT: Bicycle rodeo, a teen pool party, carnival, live music, Gurnee Idol, golf tournament, bike rodeo, golf tournament, 10K race, baby contest, rib fest and eating contest, pancake breakfast, parade, car show, petting zoo, pony rides.
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WHERE: Downtown Barrington, Cook and Station streets WHEN: 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday COST & INFO: Admission is free. Call 847304-3400 or visit www.barrington-il.gov for information. ABOUT: The event will be held by the Barrington Police Department in conjunction with the Cruise Night car show. Activities will include bike safety checks, kids’ fingerprints, drug awareness, face painting, a DJ, games, prizes, food and ice cream.
WHERE: Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake WHEN: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday COST & INFO: Admission is free. Call 847-587-7474 or discoverfoxlake.com for information. ABOUT: Entries will be accepted from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., with trophy presentation at 3 p.m. The event will feature vendor booths, raffles, food, music and cold refreshments.
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A taste of summer – and good food ANTIOCH – On the weekend of Antioch’s Taste of Summer, we wanted to savor the flavor of summer, but we also longed for the taste of food. As we walked past sidewalk sales on the village’s Main Street, we noticed four tables outside of a restaurant – David’s Bistro. We walked in. A cloth separated the entranceway from the dining room – a nice touch so that customers could have a little privacy. It was too nice of a day for us, though, to eat inside. We asked for a sidewalk table. Small signs near the ground on each side of the front door read, “David’s Doggy Bistro.” I asked the waiter about it, but he had no idea why they were there. When the waiter listed the specials, both of us wanted the trout. Unlike a lot of people, my date and I actually like fish, so sometimes we find ourselves getting the same meal. She accuses me of copying her. For the purposes of Mystery Diner, we got different meals – she ordered pork tenderloin, while I got the almond-crusted trout. Shortly after, the waiter delivered bread and butter to the table . “The butter is sweet,” I told my date. “I was going to say the same thing,” she replied. Because of the Taste of Summer, we saw a lot of people pass. A nicely dressed young couple walked by our table a number of times, perhaps taking in the nice evening before watching a play at the nearby theater.
Meanwhile, parents dropped off their children for the festival, including a teenage boy with an asthma inhaler in hand. An older trio got out of a car. One asked whether the others had heard of the restaurant. “We love the bistro,” another said. We got our salads, with the house dressing. Very tasty. The salad also had fresh mushrooms. For most of my life, I avoided mushrooms, but my date convinced me to give them a try a couple of years ago. Now, I eat fresh mushrooms, just not the cooked variety. My trout was served over a bed of linguine. Both of our plates came with broccoli, cauliflower and sweet potato chips, making for a nutritious meal. My date liked her pork tenderloin. “The meat was tender,” she said. “The potatoes had a lot of flavor to them. The vegetables were soft, but not mushy. They had a little snap.” After we finished, the owner came out. He asked about our meals. We gave a thumbs up. Of course, we had to ask him about the doggy signs. He said the restaurant often has bowls out for dogs. So this bistro takes care of customers – and dogs.
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David’s Bistro is on Main Street in downtown Antioch. It offers outside dining in the summer.
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 tenderloin plate was described as delicious. “The meat was tender,” the Mystery Diner’s date said. “The potatoes had a lot of flavor to them. The vegetables were The almond-crust trout is on a bed of linguine and comes with broccosoft, but not mushy.” li, cauliflower and sweet potato chips.
David’s Bistro n Where:
883 Main St., Antioch n Hours: Tuesday through Sunday from 11 a.m. “until David kicks you out – nicely of course.” n Info: davidsbistro.com or 847-6031196
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AUGUST 8 FREE FAMILY SUMMER SERIES FRIDAYS, 3 p.m. Aug. 8, Round Lake Beach Cultural & Civic Center, 2007 Civic Center Way, Round Lake Beach. Interactive family fun. Bring blanket and chairs. Cost: Free. Information: www.villageofroundlakebeach.com or 847-201-9032. CHUCK JENNINGS, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8, Chessie’s Restaurant, 200 Applebee Street, Barrington. Live music. Cost: Free. Information: chessies-restaurant.com.
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DISNEY’S ‘BEAUTY AND THE BEAST’ WHEN: 7 p.m. Aug. 8 and 9 and 1 p.m. Aug. 9 and 10 WHERE: Barrington High School, 616 W. Main St., Barrington COST: $15 per person INFO: Schaumburg on Stage presents Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast.” Visit www.showtix4u.com or call 866-967-8167 for information. MALLORY LENNON, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 8, Rugan’s, 921 Toft Ave., Antioch. Live music. Information: www.rugans.com or 847-838-0011.
AUGUST 9 GURNEE DAYS 10K RACE & 2 MILE FUN RUN/WALK, 6:30 a.m. Aug. 9, Gurnee Park District, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. Registration from 6:30 to 7 a.m. at Warren Township High School. Race time is 7:30 a.m. Information: gurneeparkdistrict.com. BASIC COMPOSTING, 10 a.m. Aug. 9, Smart Farm of Barrington Hoop House, Good Shepherd Hospital Campus, 450 W. Hwy. 22, Barrington. Learn how to build a simple bin and the benefits and pitfalls of composting. Vermiculture will also be discussed. Cost: Free. Information: www.smartfarms.org. LINDENFEST PARADE, 10:30 a.m. Aug. 9, Lindenfest Parade, Beck Road, Lindenhurst. “The Great Outdoors” is the theme of the parade. Bands, floats, businesses, scouts, churches, queens and entertainment make up this parade. Free. Cost: Free. Information: lindenhurstil.org. LAKE COUNTY AREA COMPUTER ENTHUSIASTS (LCACE), 11:15 a.m. Aug. 9, Grayslake Area Public Library, 100 Library Lane, Grayslake. Free service open to anyone with an interest in computers. Cost: Free. Information: www.lcace.org. CLUB ART RAVE FOR KIDS, 1 p.m. Aug. 9, The Twisted Cow, 2112 E. Grand Ave., Lindenhurst. Every child leaves
with a completed acrylic painting on canvas. Supplies, instruction and ice cream provided. Cost: $25. Registration: artraveinc.ticketleap. com/totally-turtle. 21ST ANNUAL BARRINGTON DUCK RACE & POOL PARTY, 4 p.m. Aug. 9, Langendorf Park, 235 Lions Drive, Barrington. Adopt a duck (or several) and watch them race down the slides. Swimming, food and games will be available. The events benefit JourneyCare for Children pediatric hospice and palliative care program. Cost: Free. Information: www.journeycare. org/duckrace. FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT, 6 p.m. Aug. 9, Cacao Sweets and Treats, 122 Center St., Grayslake. Information: www. cacaosweetsandtreats.com. CROW’S FEET, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 9, Rugan’s, 921 Toft Ave., Antioch. Live music. Cost: Cover Charge. Information: www.rugans.com or 847-838-0011. GURNEE DAYS FIREWORKS, 9 p.m. Aug. 9, Viking Park and Bandshell, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. Fireworks at dusk. Cost: Free. Information: www. gurnedays.com.
AUGUST 10 RALLY BY THE LAKE CAR & BIKE SHOW, 10 a.m. Aug. 10, Lakefront Park, 71 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake. View some of the classic cars and motorcycles and vote for your favorites. DJ, food, beer tent, vendors and raffles. Cost: Free. Information: www. discoverfoxlake.com. KIDGITS CLUB SUMMER FILM FESTI-
VAL, 10 a.m. Aug. 10, 11 and 13, Gurnee Mills, 6170 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee. Popular animated film: “Rio 2.” Free to Kidgits Club members, $5 to join. DRUMMING CIRCLE, 2 p.m. Aug. 10, Antioch Public Library District, 757 N. Main St., Antioch. Bring your own drum or rattle. There will be a limited number of drums available to try. Cost: Free. Information: www.apld.info. ROCKIN’ HITS OF BROADWAY, 2 p.m. Aug. 10, The Garlands of Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane, Barrington. Project Two will give a song and dance performance of Broadway hits from “Grease,” “Hairspray,” “Mama Mia,” “Jersey Boys” and other musicals. RSVP to847-304-1996. Information: www.thegarlands.com. WOODSTOCK MOZART FESTIVAL, 3 p.m. Aug. 10, The Sanfilippo Estate, 789 Plum Tree Road, Barrington Hills. The program includes a 90-minute pre-concert tour of the estate. Cost: $65. Information: www.mozartfest. org. DYLAN ANTONIDES’ SENIOR PIANO RECITAL, 3 p.m. Aug. 10, The Federated Church of Wauconda, 200 S. Barrington Road, Wauconda. Will feature works by composers J.S. Bach, Mozart, Chopin, Lizst, Debussy, Rachmaninoff and others. Cost: Free.
AUGUST 11 BOOK CHAT, 7 p.m. Aug. 11, Antioch Public Library District, 757 N. Main St., Antioch. Discussion of “The Paris Wife” by Paula McLain. Cost: Free. Information: www.apld.info.
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7TH ANNUAL GRAYSLAKE OASIS GOLF OUTING, 9 a.m. Aug. 7, Fox Lake Country Club, 7220 State Park Road, Fox Lake. Registration: 9 to 10:45 a.m.; Scramble format shotgun start: 11 a.m.; Lunch: at the turn; Dinner and announcements: 5 p.m.; Silent auction and 50/50 raffle: during dinner. Cost: $350. Information: www. oasisgolfouting.com. GURNEE DAYS, 10 a.m. Aug. 7; 8 a.m. Aug. 8; 7 a.m. Aug. 9 and 10, Viking Park and Bandshell, 4374 Old Grand Ave., Gurnee. Rib fest, entertainment, bicycle rodeo, food and many other family activities. Fireworks at dusk Aug. 9. Parade at noon Aug. 10. Cost: Free. Information: www.gurneedays. com. FARMERS MARKET, 3 p.m. Aug. 7, 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. 7, Main Street and Orchard, Antioch. Features products from flowers, produce, cupcakes, baked goods, coffee and homemade crafts. Cost: Free. Information: www. antioch.il.gov. LINDENFEST 2014, 6 to 10 p.m. Aug. 7; 6 p.m. to midnight Aug. 8; noon to midnight Aug. 9; noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 1, 2301 E. Sand Lake Road, Lindenhurst. Live music and entertainment, food and vendor booths, bingo, carnival rides and games. Miss Lindenhurst Pageant starts at 6 p.m. Aug. 7; parade at 10:30 a.m. Aug. 9; Battle of the Bands noon to 5 p.m. Aug. 10. Cost: Free. Information: lindenhurstil.org. THURSDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES: “HER,” 6:30 p.m. Aug. 7, Antioch Public Library District, 757 N. Main St., Antioch. A lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with his newly purchased operating system that’s designed to meet his every need. 126 minutes. Rated R. Cost: Free. Information: www.apld.info. IT’S THURSDAY CONCERT SERIES, 7:30 p.m. Aug. 7, William E. Brook Memorial Entertainment Center, 902 Skidmore Drive, Antioch. R-Gang (Motown). Cost: Free. Information: www.antioch.il.gov.
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Autumn Leaves opens for first group of residents SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA SOUTH BARRINGTON – Autumn Leaves of South Barrington held its grand opening July 31. Area representatives visited to tour the new 29,000-square-foot, $11.1 million specialized care facility. Representatives of the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce and the village of South Barrington were among those present for a ceremonial
ribbon cutting. According to staff, nine resident are moving in soon. The first resident will move in Friday. More than 40 adults living with Alzheimer’s, dementia and other forms of memory impairment can be accommodated in the facility. Autumn Leaves also will offer free programs to the public, including guest seminars and monthly support groups. For information, visit www.autumnleaves.com.
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Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce Chairman Char Neault (left) South Barrington Village President Paula McCombie (left) celebrates the grand opening of the Autumn hands a certificate of recognition to Barbara Schechtel, the executive Leaves specialized care community with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Also present were members of the director of Autumn Leaves of South Barrington. center’s care staff, the LaSalle Group and the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce.
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SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA BARRINGTON – Cathleen’s Critter Care of Barrington and the Barrington Park District presented the ninth annual Children’s Dog Show at Citizens Park on July 30. The show was open to anyone 2 to 16. About 20 dogs competed alongside their owners. The event’s top five awards
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Claire Rowley, 8, of Tower Lakes presents her English setter Mauer in the ninth annual Children’s Dog Show on July 30 at Citizens Park in Barrington. Mauer won “most colorful.” The dog also performed a trick where he gave Rowley his paw.
Two-year-old Lily Slaters and mother, Holly, of Barrington bring their dogs, Jack and Terry, to the ninth annual Children’s Dog Show on July 30. Jack is a beagle-Labrador mix while Terry (right) is a beagle-pug mix. ABOVE: Five-year-old Jay (left) and Asha Vakharia, 3, of Barrington takes part in Barrington’s Children’s Dog Show. The siblings told the crowd about their dog, Shanti. RIGHT: More than 20 area contestants and their dogs line up July 30 to participate in the Children’s Dog Show at Citizens Park. Each dog received an award mention.
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This past spring was a perfect example of that, with weather dictating a lot of what needed to happen in my office on any given Mike By TIM SIECK Obsuszt Suburban Life Media Contributor day. In general, I spend most of The Barrington High my time as either a problem School athletic department solver or a communicator of has had a lot of success for information (with coaches, athseveral years. This week, letes, administrators, parents, Barrington Suburban Life community members, buildContributor Tim Sieck sat ing and grounds department, down with the man who custodial staff, other schools, oversees everything, athletic etc.). A portion of each morndirector Mike Obsuszt. ing is spent answering e-mails and voice mails. I serve on a Sieck: What is your athletic number of district committees background? and seem to have at least one Obsuszt: I was a threeor two meetings of some sort sport high school athlete, let- scheduled on a daily basis. Attering in football, basketball tending and supervising and baseball. I played two athletic events usually wraps years of college basketball at up the day. a college in Texas. I started teaching and coaching Sieck: What are you doing this full time in 1984. I coached summer away from the job? football and basketball for Obsuszt: I have enjoyed being 10 years and baseball for able to spend more quality time one year at Walther Lutherwith my children. For examan High School in Melrose ple, attending my son Kyle’s Park. I then served as an summer baseball games. My assistant men’s basketball daughter Ashley is getting marcoach at North Park College ried this summer, so time has in Chicago for one year also gone into helping out with before being hired as the wedding preparations. head boys basketball coach at Barrington High School. I Sieck: What is the best thing was in that position for sevabout working at Barrington High en years prior to becoming School? the athletic director. Obsuszt: Barrington High School is an excellent school. Sieck: What do you enjoy most One thing that separates about your job? Barrington High School from Obsuszt: Witnessing the other suburban high schools positive impact that athletics is the strong connection we plays in the lives of young have with the community. people. Our homecoming traditions, including a parade through Sieck: What has changed the downtown, are an example most since you started in high of that. We are a large school school athletics? that has a small-town school Obsuszt: The growth and feel about it. There seems to be impact of travel, club and a strong connection between AAU sports programs. the students, staff and the Barrington community as a Sieck: Take us through your whole. The support the school typical day during the school year. receives from our parents and Obsuszt: There really is no community members is second typical day in this position. to none.
Obsuszt calls support for school ‘second to none’
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