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Big month for Warren Township High School March is a big month for Warren Township High school this year. The school will be partnering with St. Baldrick’s Foundation to raise funds for a good cause.

The high school also recently partnered with Lifesource, a Chicago-based blood collection organization.

St. Baldrick’s is a volunteer-driven charity that raises money to find cures for childhood cancers and support survivors to live long, healthy lives. This year’s event is March 20.

Each year, more than 175,000 kids are diagnosed STUDENT with childhood cancer, and one in five children diagnosed VOICE will not survive. It is the leadJuhui ing cause of death for children Seo in the United States. Thus far, with the help of thousands of volunteers, St. Baldrick’s have raised over $127,543,680 in research grants for childhood cancers.

St. Baldrick’s main fundraising method is a head-shaving event, in which participants collect donations from the community, and on the day of the event, it’s off with their hair.

Warren alone raised an impressive $16,000 for St. Baldrick’s Foundation last year. This year, the goal is $20,000.

Warren senior Charmaine Chung said St. Baldrick’s has helped her both support the fight against childhood cancer and her own battles against her condition.

“I have trichotillomania (a compulsion to pull out one’s own hair),” Chung said. “By shaving my head, St. Baldrick’s has helped me to recover and raise money for children in need. It was the most freeing experience ever.”

Every two seconds someone is in need of blood, according to the nonprofit. More than 38 percent of Americans are eligible to donate; however, less than 10 percent of the national population do so.

The Lifesource blood center in Rosemont sees at least 1,000 donors in order to supply enough blood for the hospitals it supports. The company primarily gives collected blood from donors to patients in the Chicago area, and students feel that it gives them a bigger sense of accomplishment.

A two-time donor from Warren said, “I don’t know who will be the recipient, but when I think about all the people I love, I donate. It could be my dad, my brother or my friends who are in need. A little pinch in the arm is nothing in comparison to saving a life, and in this case, it is three.”

A big thank you to every donor and volunteers out there.

Whatever the contribution, it will not go to waste.

Juhui Seo is a senior at Warren Township High School. She enjoys writing, playing music and cooking.

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Viking Middle School students perform in “13 The Musical.”

The Viking Middle School Drama encore performance of “13 The Musical” in Dallas allowed the country to see the great things happening at Gurnee School District 56. Congratulations to director Karen Pionke, her staff, students and parents. Megan Orante and Cole Even will advance to the national competition at the senior level in June for their duet acting.

Things have been getting heated lately at Warren-Newport Public Library policy committee meetings, and it could be library patrons who pay the price. Kristy Trouy, president of Friends of the Library, said recent shouting and disagreements may cause donors to withhold funds and books from the library. No matter what the arguments are about, that’s bad news for all library patrons.

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matter that we’re not working in the summer. That is money we already earned during the regular school year. You think teachers are paid a lot? No. Maybe the superintendents and the administration, not the teachers.

We spend thousands of dollars Be thankful going to college and still are Rather than focus on the freebies the church is receiving paying back student loans. If you on your dime, try to be thankful read this, thank a teacher. You for all that you receive. Today is couldn’t do it without them. You the day the Lord has made. I will couldn’t be a doctor or a lawyer or any other high profession, rejoice and be glad in it. without your teachers – elementary, middle school, high Stretching their dollars school or college level. You are I’m calling in regards to the educated because of them. caller who complained that teachers get paid 12 months out Fund Obama of the year. They don’t. They library privately actually get paid for the time that they work. They can choose Regarding the proposal for the to get that stretched out across state of Illinois to put up $100 12 months or get it in 10 months. million of taxpayer money to fund the Obama library: Illinois They’re not being paid for that doesn’t have money to pay its time. They are stretching their dollars out. It has nothing to do bills, fund the teachers’ pension fund or pay for nursing homes, with getting paid. If you have a yet they can afford $100 million certain amount of salary, and you decide you wanted to get it on something that could easily across 12 months, that’s fine. If be privately funded? This is the you decide you want to be done height of financial irresponsibiliin June, that’s fine, too. Your sal- ty. Madigan and his like-minded ary is your salary, no matter how followers need a reality check and to be voted out of power. you divide it up. And it doesn’t

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I’m appalled Shaw Media would endorse Bruce Rauner for the Republican governor nominee.

He’s independently wealthy, yes he is. He’s got no problem accepting tons of money from his wealthy friends whom he plans to bring down with him to Springfield to pad the company coffers they all have interests in.

Also, “standing up to the powerful public employees unions who have resisted change” – that is a wrong statement. They resist change meaning they don’t want budgets, balanced off the backs of stealing their pensions. It’s ridiculous. This man lives in the 1 percent wealthy tax bracket.

He has no idea how everybody else lives. Just because he was a successful businessman means nothing about running a government and compromise. It’s his way or the highway. It doesn’t work.

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Veterans summit offers resources, hope SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA NORTH CHICAGO – Navy Veteran Joseph Yadron, dressed smartly in a suit and tie, hesitantly approached the podium, looked out at the supportive crowd of more than 150 people Feb. 26 in Bourke Hall at the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center, and shared his story of homelessness and recovery.

“I became homeless due to a long, long fight with un-medicated mental illness,” Yadron said. “I felt alone, worthless and on the brink of suicide.”

If not for the extensive help he received from Lovell FHCC and its community partners and local homeless advocates, he said, “I would have been dead in September of 2007.

“Through the programs in the VA [Department of Veterans Affairs], I am now a self-sustaining, clear-thinking individual living on my own.

And for this, I thank you all.”

Lovell FHCC’s annual Homeless Veterans Summit served as a stage for collaboration to continue the effort to end homelessness among veterans, a goal set by Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Eric Shinseki. The deadline to meet the goal is the end of fiscal year 2015.

Veterans, Lovell FHCC employees and representatives from dozens of community, county and state organizations and agencies dedicated to ending veteran homelessness attended the event.

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Alan Belcher, director of special programs for Transitional Living Services Veterans, asks a question Feb. 26 during the strategy session at the annual Lovell FHCC Homeless Veterans Summit 2014.

“Lovell FHCC is committed to ending veteran homelessness,” said Navy Capt. José Acosta, deputy director and commanding officer of Lovell FHCC. “We’ve adopted the VA’s ‘no wrong door’ policy.”

No wrong door means that all veterans seeking to prevent or exit homelessness must have

easy access to programs and services, Acosta said.

The afternoon’s events included a panel discussion with Lovell FHCC representatives and other community representatives involved in helping homeless veterans and veterans at risk of becoming homeless. A strategic planning ses-

sion and resource fair the last hour of the event served to connect social workers, advocates, health care professionals and others who provide services to Veterans and their families in Southeast Wisconsin and Northeast Illinois, with each other and with veterans in attendance.

Acosta, Lake County Sheriff Mark Curran, Jr.; Dr. V. Chowdary Jampala, head of mental health programs at Lovell FHCC; licensed social worker Bill Flood, head of homeless programs at Lovell FHCC; Katie Tuten, chair for the Illinois Joining Forces Homelessness and Housing working group and a project manager with Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago; and Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Director Erica Borggren served on the panel.

Flood outlined the homeless veterans program at Lovell FHCC, which includes a recently opened Walk-in Center for Homeless Veterans located in the main hospital facility in North Chicago “It’s has been a huge success,” Flood said. “If a veteran shows up homeless today, we do everything we can to get them housing tonight. Word is getting out to the veterans that if they have any kind of question, they are likely to get it answered there.”

Flood said Lovell FHCC partners closely with the Lake County Veteran’s Assistance Commission to place Veterans in emergency and temporary housing.

Flood estimated that Lovell FHCCwillserveabout500homeless veterans during a threeyear period that began in 2013.

Several current and former residents of “Building 66,” also known as “the Dom,” – Lovell

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Advocate doctor warns of spray tanning danger SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA BARRINGTON – In the dead of winter, faux tanning has become popular. Since tanning beds are believed to cause skin cancer, many looking for a sunkissed glow turn to spray tanning.

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

Dihydroxyacetone, or DHA,

Safety tips for spray tanning • Wear nose clips or hold your breath while you’re being sprayed. Don’t allow the mist to get into your lungs.

• Cover your eyes as best as possible.

• Keep your lips sealed and wipe them with a cloth.

the active chemical used in spray tans, is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for external use, but it is not approved as an all-over spray. The FDA states that “DHA should not be inhaled, in-

gested or exposed to areas covered by mucous membranes including the lips, nose, and areas in and around the eye because the risks, if any, are unknown.”

With limited research and concerns from the FDA, experts

are beginning to question the potential negative health outcomes from inhaling the tanning spray.

Dr. Tracy Quinn, a family medicine physician at Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital explains that with limited research, spray tanning could be more dangerous than currently known.

“When getting a spray tan, you inhale the chemicals that are absorbed in your lungs and carried into your blood stream,” Quinn said. “While we

don’t have research specifically about spray tanning, there is research showing the dangers of DHA, which can cause DNA damage.

“As always with something new, I would suggest caution and limiting the number of spray tans you get until more is known about the long-term effects of exposure and inhalation of DHA. I would strongly recommend pregnant women avoid spray tanning, particularly during the first trimester.”

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By JESSE CARPENDER jcarpender@shawmedia.com WAUCONDA – Robert West has dedicated 40 years to spreading accurate information on Irish history. Before major holidays like St. Patrick’s Day, the 88-year-old Wauconda resident makes hundreds of copies of his histories on Irish enslavement, music and other topics to send off to newspapers and Irish organizations around the country.

In the basement of his Wauconda home, West’s office contains multiple file cabinets filled with histories and primary documents he uses to write his articles. The walls are lined with prints of Irish political posters dating back to when candidates’ head shots were drawn on silk in India ink.

“It’s important to note that the history books were written by Englishmen and Anglophiles,” said West. With Irish blood on both sides of his family, West makes it his goal to correct the misinformation he says many American children grow up learning in history classes.

Referring to the Great Hunger as the potato famine is a common mistake because the famine was really a political issue, West said.

“There was plenty of food in Ireland, but England shipped most of it out,” he said.

In a historical article on Irish music that West distributed for St. Patrick’s Day this year, he wrote: “The history of Ireland is told in song. …

In these songs the Irish heart speaks of enduring sacrifice and hardship; of genocide by the English oppressor and his artificially created famines; of sorrow in the forced transportation and exiling of loved ones from their native land forever; and of ordinary people, their resistance against oppression and their deep desire for real

“The history of Ireland is told in song. … In these songs the Irish heart speaks of enduring sacrifice and hardship … and of ordinary people, their resistance against oppression and their deep desire for real freedom.”

Robert West Irish history enthusiast

the goal of a peaceful unification of Ireland, he said.

“Ireland was partitioned by England [divided into two territories] back in 1920 and every generation has been uprising, peaceful or violent,” he said. In Photos by Jesse Carpender - jcarpender@shawmedia.com 1980, he co-founded a chapter of Robert West of Wauconda sits in his office covered with Irish political posters and documents. the Irish National Caucus.

West sends Christmas cards freedom.” to Irish political prisoners each West, a World War II Marine year. “Everyone likes getting infantry veteran, started doing Christmas cards,” he said. research on Irish history – in When West and his wife particular, Irish enslavement moved to Charleston, N. C., he prior to the American revoluutilized the library to compile tion – while working at Great his research using inter-library Lakes Naval Base in electronloans, sometimes waiting up to ics system command. “Prior to six years for information, he World War I, two Irishmen who said. He continued the research lived in Lake County donated when they moved back to Wauthe property that the Great conda 50 years ago.

Lakes Naval [Station] is on toDretske said Lake County day,” West said. residents interested in doing A colDiane Dretske, Lake County their own historical research lection Discovery Museum historian, can use the Lake County Disof Irish said the whole strip along Lake covery Museums resources political Michigan was mostly settled like the Curt Teich postcard posters

by Irish people because earlier archive, which includes posthang in settlers in the 1830s and 1840s cards from all over the world.

Robert looked for land they could farm “In 1918, students in Lake West’s more quickly out in the LiberCounty put together commuoffice. tyville area. “The Irish got the nity histories by interviewing last of what was available,” she people. Many people talked said. about Irish settlers,” she said.

West became curious in into it, I think of the hundreds American Irish Political EdDespite his interest, West Irish history after learning that of years in the quest for Irish ucation committee, is also a said he’s never been to Ireland. the Irish were sold as slaves in freedom,” he said. member of the Irish American “There’s an awful lot to see the West Indies. “The more I get West, state director of the Unity Conference, which has here first,” he said.

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8POLICE REPORTS Information in Police Reports is obtained from the Gurnee Police Department. Individuals listed in Police Reports who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court.

Fight on the ice SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA ROUND LAKE BEACH – Lake County Challengers will host a Challengers Award Benefit Dinner from 6 to 8:30 p.m. April 17 at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center, 2007 N. Civic Center Way. This fundraising benefit will feature the keynote speaker former NBA Bulls player and coach Bill Cartwright, and have a special guest appearance by former Purdue Boilermaker Kenny Williams.

Nominations are open through March 20.

This family-friendly event will feature a light dinner, a silent auction of celebrity autographed memorabilia and other unique items.

Tickets are $35 upfront or $40 at the door. Special discounts and group rates are available.

All proceeds will go to support Lake County Challengers, an AAU nonprofit focused on academic achievement.

Tickets can be purchased online. For information, contact coach Tavis Addison at 847-204-4376.

A domestic dispute between an ex-husband and ex-wife turned physical with yelling, punching and pushing at Rink Side Sports about 9 p.m. March 3. A friend of the family intervened, causing a simultaneous incident in which someone was pushed into a snowbank.

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On March 7, on Waterbury Avenue, a 53-year old man struck his wife, 47, in the face and left the house. The wife contacted police and wanted to press against her husband once he returned.

Child found alone A 3-year-old child wearing pajama bottoms, a coat and snow boots was found at midnight March 5 in the lobby of Deer Creek Condos on Wedgewood Drive. The father said he’d put a movie on and fallen asleep and she’d let herself out. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services was contacted.

Woman fell, then run over Helen Tourmelotte, 86, fell and was accidentally run over at 4283 Russell Avenue at 1:53 p.m.

March 4. She was awake and breathing at the scene and was transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center.

the road while traveling east on Grand Avenue at Kilbourn Road.

Wiggins admitted to drinking and failed a field sobriety test.

•A 33-year old man was arrested March 6 for unlawful procession of a weapon, driving under the influence of alcohol and multiple lane use.

•Jesus Villalon, 23 was arrested March 3 for driving under the influence when an empty beer bottle was found in the center counsel. Villalon was in custody pending bond.

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everyone there,” Adampoulos said. “My counselor said Continued from page 7 he nominated me because I stepped up when I had to, and ground and put his imagination stepped down to give other kids a chance. That’s what makes to the test, Adamopoulos said.

“They gave me the award a great leader.” Adamopoulos because I exemplified leader- said he won’t forget that advice.

The experience made Adaship skills and got along with

mopoulos consider aerospace engineering as a career and gave him more confidence, he said. “People have a stereotype of engineers as being studious and keeping to themselves, but they’re not all textbook people.

They’re nice and talkative,” he said.

He’ll also walk away with bonds of friendship.

“Now I have really good friends all over the world.

We’re planning a reunion here in the States,” he said. “It’s a great program. You build friendships and get to improve your skills.”

be helped through Support Services for Homeless Veteran Families.

The VA recently announced the availability of up to about $600 million in SSVF grants for nonprofit organizations and consumer cooperatives that serve very low-income veteran families occupying permanent housing. SSVF organizations in Lake County include Catholic Charities, Transitional Living Services Veterans and Volunteers of America Army Veteran Glen Simmons received a standing ovation after he told his story.

A former truck driver, Simmons’ fortunes changed

in a day when he suffered congestive heart failure 12 years ago. Subsequent medical problems kept him from working; he could no longer pay for his home of 14 years, and thus a cycle of temporary housing and homelessness followed.

“My emotional distress was astounding,” he said. “But I didn’t let anyone know. I was embarrassed.”

Three things happened that saved him, he said. The first was he received emergency housing through the Interfaith Network Nightly Shelters program in Kenosha, Wis., and the second was he was treated by

“a wonderful team of doctors, nurses at Lovell FHCC, all who have reached out with excellent care and respect. Instead of just a number on the job, I was treated as an individual.”

The third thing was a fellow veteran suggested he look into all the benefits offered by the VA. Since then, he has work with homeless program staff at Lovell FHCC to secure permanent housing; participated in the Vocational Rehabilitation Program at Lovell FHCC, and started a part-time job with INNS in Kenosha.

Simmons said, “There are people and programs awaiting them.”

Missing man A Glen Flora Avenue family reported a missing man at 11:35 p.m. March 8 who left a note stating he was running away and not to worry. The man, who has a history of suicide and depression, wrote he’d brought shame to his family after being arrested for possession of a con-

Burglary A Best Buy at 6525 Route 132 was burglarized at 12:05 a.m.

March 9. A large pry tool was used to enter the loading bay.

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The merchandise was valued at $8,000.

•Sabrina Alex, 32, was cited with driving under the influence after yelling and hitting doors March 9 at Amoco, 4885 Route 13. An unknown person with Alex stole a small bag of Cheetos. Amoco declined to file a complaint for disorderly conduct and was more concerned Alex could be driving impaired.

•Marcus Wiggins, 25, is in custody March 8 after he drove off

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trolled substance March 1. His father believed he went to Zion, and his family said he turned off his cellphone.

FHCC’s Domiciliary Care for Homeless Veterans Rehabilitation Program – stepped forward and asked questions of the panel. A single-parent female veteran said she was told she didn’t qualify for housing assistance because she didn’t meet the definition of “chronically homeless.”

Flood said she and many others who don’t meet the specific requirements for Department of Housing and Urban Development – VA Supportive Housing vouchers now may

An unidentified customer apparently left intoxicated, failing to pay for a $85.55 bill March 3 at Joe’s Crab Shack, 5626 Northridge Drive. However, the customer did leave behind a business card with his name, phone number and address. The manager is not pressing charges but will attempt to contact the customer.

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that all students can succeed at, no matter if they are special needs or athletically gifted. It is a level playing field, which creates so much interest at the primary level,” Conway said.

In addition to incorporating yoga into the PE curriculum, classroom teachers were also given the opportunity to incorporate yoga in the classroom in order to give students “brain breaks” throughout the day.

Based upon numerous national-based researches on brain breaks and seeing the need for a more specialized and Woodland Primary-specific yoga video for students’ needs in the classroom, Conway approached Carrie Modra, a Woodland speech pathologist

and yoga instructor, to collaborate in a yoga video targeting Woodland Primary’s student population.

“I recognize and value the positive influence meditation and yoga can have on someone’s life,” Modra said. “As we discussed the needs of the students, we realized we needed to empower them with more than just a physical outlet. We looked at creating a tool to help them identify and deal with their feelings.”

The project manifested into a tool serving three purposes: to teach students strategies to identify and deal with their emotions, to provide strategies for individual students to utilize when they need to calm

down and to provide teachers a tool to offer a whole class brain break.

Each classroom teacher was provided with a copy of the book, Just Me and the Trees, by local author Julia Cohn.

“This book is a great tool for teaching children simple belly breathing and meditation,” Modra said. “The accompanying CD is narrated by the author in a calm, quieting tone, which is perfect for energetic 3- to 6-year-old children.”

The second tool was the introduction of the “North Pole” concept, defined as a small space teachers create in the classroom where a student can go to “cool down.” Each teacher was given a North Pole card

that helps students identify how they are feeling – mad, sad, or angry – cues to count to three, followed by making a choice of forming the child’s pose or listening to the Just Me and the Trees CD. The third tool was a three-minute “Yoga Brain Break” video featuring Wiley, the school’s mascot, and two kindergarten students.

The project was introduced to students in January. The “Yoga Brain Break” video was presented at the school’s Parent Involvement Night in February.

“I’m thrilled at the response we have received from students. They are enjoying this experience, and the benefits will impact their learning in a positive way,” Principal Stacey Anderson said.

“Not only will yoga benefit them in their academic growth, it can be a life tool for them to support their emotional needs.

It has been a learning experience for everyone involved.”

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GAGES LAKE – What began as a simple project to help students at Woodland Primary School has evolved into a meditation tool for students and parents alike, according to a Woodland news release.

In 2012, physical education teacher Ashley Conway decided it was time to introduce yoga to Woodland Primary.

She wrote a grant to purchase yoga videos and materials.

“The need to increase students’ exposure to lifelong fitness activities at an early age as well as teaching them about flexibility, muscular strength and endurance as well as strategies to deal with various emotions was the driving force behind this grant,” Conway said.

Not only was yoga a huge success with the students in physical education, but was also shared with Woodland Primary families during the school’s open house.

“Yoga is a non-bias activity

“They are enjoying this experience, and the benefits will impact their learning in a positive way.”

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Michelle Mede and Catherine Hidalgo, both 12, of Grayslake compete in the Sound of Music event.

Both are students at the St. Gilbert School in Grayslake.

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Charlie Lay, 11, of Grayslake demonstrates how he plays the slide guitar he made himself for the Sounds of Music event.

Liam Norman and Alex McCumber, both 10, of Grayslake demonstrate their A&L Falcons robot in the Robo-Cross event.

About 900 middle and high school science students gathered March 8 at College of Lake County’s Grayslake campus for the Grayslake Regional Science Olympiad Competition.

With event titles such as Disease Detectives, Designer Genes, Rotor Egg Drop and Mission Possible, the events allowed students to do science experiments and participate in heated competitions.

The 2014 Science Olympiad culminated with an awards ceremony at 4:30 p.m. in the Physical Education Center.

Some of the most popular events involved robots, a balsa helicopter and elastic launch glider.

Visitors were invited to watch these events at various locations on the Grayslake campus. College faculty members were involved in the competition as event supervisors, using their expertise in areas such as biology, chemistry lab, physics and geography.

The 13 participating high schools were Barrington, Buffalo Grove, Cary Grove, Crystal Lake Central, Crystal Lake South, Grayslake Central, Grayslake North, Hersey, Huntley, Lake Forest, Rolling Meadows, Stevenson and Warren.

The 16 participating middle schools were Antioch Upper Grade, Bernotas, Daniel Wright, Frederick, Grayslake Middle School, Hawthorne Middle School North, Hawthorne Middle School South, Lundahl, Glencoe Central, North Shore Country Day School, Grayslake Park Campus, Pope John XXIII, Beardsley, McHenry, Lake ZuPhotos by Candace H. Johnson - For Shaw Media rich Middle School and St. GilGrayslake Central High School’s Dan Cahill works with Huntley High School senior Zach Ott, bert.

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“Watching movies shouldn’t be a passive experience for children, and at the ICFilmFest, it isn’t,” said Dreiske. “Lively discussions and voting [are] designed to make the experience memorable and interactive for all the movie lovers in the family.”

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SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA ROUND LAKE BEACH – The International Children’s Film Fest, a touring festival of world-class children’s film programs, launches the 2014 festival season at the Round Lake Beach Cultural and Civic Center on Friday.

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

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

The festival will include lively short feature films as diverse as “Colored Pencils,” a Brazilian film about a boy’s magical drawings; “Monarch,” a Mexican film about migrating butterflies; the “Flap Crashers” from Denmark about a colorful bird who must overcome his fear of flying; and “One Shoe Blues” from the U.S., starring legendary blues man, B.B. King.

The ICFilmFest is curated

by Nicole Dreiske and presented by The Round Lake Beach Cultural Civic Center Foundation in collaboration with the International Children’s Media Center.

“The ICMC has culled some of the best of the best films made internationally to bring a truly exciting international film festival to families in Round Lake Beach and Lake County,” said Center Director Monica Marr. “We know that parents care about the quality of what their kids watch.

A film festival is a great way to entertain children while opening their minds to the world in new ways.”

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

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ST. PADDY’S DAY 5K WHEN: 8:30 a.m. Sunday, March 16 WHERE: Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Road., Deer Park COST & INFO: Run, walk, jog or crawl at an Irish-inspired 5K race. Live Irish music will keep spirits high. Enjoy a green soda, chocolate kisses and other treats after crossing the finish line. Awards will go to the top three participants, male and female in each age group and overall.

Participation cost is $32.50 before March 14 or $38 on race day. Register at www. allcommunityevents.com.

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LAKE VILLA ST. PATRICK’S DAY PARADE

JUZ JOKKIN COMEDY SHOWS

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

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

Reserve seats for the Juz Jokkin weekend event. Some of the funniest national comedians will be performing. This month’s headliner is Honest John, who has appeared in films such as 2001’s “The Wash” with Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre and Tommy Chong. There is a two-drink minimum and food is available for purchase. For information, call 847-336-6300 or visit www.juzjokkincomedyclub.com.

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

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

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MYSTERY DINER Restaurant reviews

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

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

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

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

The first thing we were handed was the wine menu.

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

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

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

We felt at ease and took our

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Brickwood’s Baked Shrimp Dejohnge, served in butter and garlic with a side of potato.

Brickwood Bar & Grille n Where: 1 Nippersink Blvd., Fox Lake n Hours: 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Thursday; 4 to 10 p.m.

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

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

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

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

There were seven nicely-baked shrimp that seemed

fresh enough to my tastes.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Website: www.lvdl.org.

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

Members: free; nonmembers: $20.

Website: www.NAWBOChicago.org.

THE WONDER BREAD YEARS, 8 p.m.

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

MARCH 15 LIFESOURCE BLOOD DRIVE, 9 a.m.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Website: www.wauclib.org.

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

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

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

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

Website: www.namiba.org.

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

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

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and baseball,’’ Zenner said.

However, there was some swimming in the family. His father, Sean Zenner, swam for Wheeling High School.

“He taught me how,’’ Zenner said. “So, I joined the Waukegan Sea Horses when I was 10 years old. And then I realized I had a talent for it.”

While the Devils didn’t score any points at state this year, it was a fun year for Zenner.

“What a really good kid,’’ Bertana said. “He’s one of our captains. He was also a great leader and great teammate.”

Clearly the move to sprinter helped Zenner this winter.

“The 100 free was really exciting for me,’’ Zenner said.

The time to beat to make it to state in this event was 48.01.

Zenner was third in the race at Lake Forest with a time of 47.69 and qualified for state.

Back in his long distance days, he came close to make it to state in the 200 and 500 free races.

Zenner also runs cross country in the fall.

He’s swim instructor for the Gurnee Park District. He’s run five triathlons – swimming a mile, biking 24 miles and running a 10k race.

And, this all-around athlete has a plan for the future.

He plans on studying criminal justice at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. He would also like to

join the ROTC while there.

Warren finished third at the Lake Forest Sectional, chalking up 203 points.

The Blue Devils also qualified the 200 medley for state.

Sean Stockwell was the fourth swimmer along with Zenner, Sanzgiri and Nash.

Their state-qualifying time was 1:37.52. Stockwell just missed in the 200 IM. The time to make it to state was 1:58.41. His time was 1:58.75.

Sanzgiri placed third in the 50 free. He made it state in this event (21.75). The 400 free relay team also made it to state.

This time Austin Salisbury joined Zenner, Nash and Sangiri as this team qualified with a time of 3:12.62.

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GURNEE – It’s not often one sees an athlete excel at both swimming endurance and sprinting races – but Garrett Zenner does just that.

Zenner, Warren Township High School’s long-distance swimmer, is now participating in sprinting races.

“I had always done endurance races,’’ Zenner said. “And then my coach [Chris Bertana] stepped in and asked if I could do some sprinting.”

While swim season at Warren has ended, the goal at the beginning of the season was reached – getting the Blue Devils swimmers to

the state meet in Evanston.

Libertyville may have finished second in the state, but those Wildcats did not beat Warren’s 200 free relay team in the Lake Forest Regional.

Zenner teamed up with Ashwin Sanzgiri, Tanner Nash and Matthew Rastovac to nip Garrett the Wildcats in Zenner that race.

“Garrett’s split in the freestyle race was the fastest in Warren history,’’ Bertana said.

Zenner didn’t dive into swimming to start with.

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SPORTS Carmel girls wrap up impressive hoops season

By BILL PEMSTEIN editorial@lakecountysuburbanlife.com MUNDELEIN – Girls basketball has closed its door for another season in Lake County.

However, there were some splendid stories to tell. Like that team from Carmel Catholic High School.

You can name the stars from the past like the great Jenny Eckhart or even further back to Michelle Muellner and Stephanie Seier. Those gifted players did not have the same success the 2013-14 team did. Leading the pack was head coach Kelly Perz. She’s another one of those Carmel players from the past as the three Krombach girls (Kelly, Colleen and Kaitlin) were all excellent players.

Carmel’s run this season included winning a regional and then heading toward Chicago for the sectional at Norridge. There they handled a very good Antioch squad and then toppled top-seeded Vernon Hills to claim the first sectional trophy in school history.

In the spring we will see Carmel softball stars, Nicole Bitter (pitcher) and Kathleen Felicelli (shortstop). Those two guards were key players on this 24-9 team that ended its season on Monday night

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The Carmel Catholic High School girls basketball team claimed the first sectional trophy in school history.

(March 3) in the Hoffman Estates Supersectional.

Cassidy Kloss was an important 3-point shooter. Leah Lach could contribute in a number of ways. It didn’t help the cause that center Emma Rappe was hurt prior to the playoffs and couldn’t participate. The good news is she

will be back next season.

Both seniors, Paige Gauthier and Alexa Svoboda gave the Corsairs valuable minutes off the bench. Granted graduation will hurt this club. There were six seniors on the Corsairs. But with the athletic Emily Casale joining Rappe in the middle

means this club again will be tough.

If Carmel is the best team in the Lake County Suburban Life area, than sectional qualifier Antioch is No. 2.

Coach Tim Borries’ club won a school record 23 games this season. The Sequoits had a huge year out of senior Paige

Gallimore. She kind of took the area by storm with several high-scoring games. Don’t feel sorry for Antioch as they will be back. The twins, Ashley and Amy Reiser are only freshmen. Gifted guard, Alexis Duehr is only a sophomore.

We can take our pick of the Grayslake schools. Both the Rams and Knights had excellent years. OK, North won 20 and Central won 19.

The Knights had the one-two punch of outside shooter Kendall Detweiler and inside power, Brittney Thibeaux. The Rams had help from Morgan Dahlstrom, who could score from a variety of spots on the court. Carson Sparkman was another key Rams player.

Another 19-game winner came from Barrington. Coach Babbi Barriero’s club had help from Brooke Gunderson and Angie Kirchoff. Grant of Fox Lake won a dozen games.

Kaylee Kanzler and Jasmine Sangster were two key Bulldogs.

Speaking of the Bulldogs, Wauconda won 10 games as Lauren Nee had a strong campaign.

Warren may have struggled to win just nine games.

However, the Blue Devils had a strong player in Kristen O’Brien. Both Lakes and Round Lake won five games this season.

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PUBLIC NOTICE ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS PROJECT: MAIN OFFICE RE-ROOFING, 17801 W. WASHINGTON STREET, GURNEE, ILLINOIS 60031 OWNER: WARREN TOWNSHIP, 17801 W. WASHINGTON STREET, GURNEE, ILLINOIS 60031 ARCHITECT: KLUBER ARCHITECTS + ENGINEERS, 4212 OLD GRAND AVE., SUITE 101, GURNEE, ILLINOIS 60031 DESCRIPTION OF THE WORK: The Owner will receive bids for the construction of re-roofing of the existing Town Hall building. The Work will include but is not limited to: selective demolition of existing shingle roofing & skylights where shown. New membrane underlayment & standing seam metal roof shall be installed.

The Owner will self perform the following work: Painting of drywall ceilings at skylight infills and removal and re-installation of existing ice melt system.

BASIS OF BIDS: Bids will be a single contract, stipulated lump sum basis.

TIME OF COMPLETION: The Work will commence on May 5, 2014 and be performed such that the Project will be Substantially Complete as indicated in the Document 00 31 13 - Preliminary Schedule.

BID OPENING: Sealed bids for all Contracts will be received by the Owner until 2:00 p.m. on Thursday. March 27, 2014 in a sealed envelope addressed with the name of the Bidder, Owner, name of the Project, and the date and time of the Bid. Deliver to the Township Town Hall, Warren Township, 17801 West Washington Street, Gurnee, Illinois 60031. Bids will be publicly opened at that time.

EXAMINATION AND PROCUREMENT OF DOCUMENTS: The Bidding Documents will consist of one full set of Drawings and one Project Manual.

The Bidding Documents may be viewed free of charge online at www.kluberplanroom.com. Click on "Public Jobs", then "View Plans" or "View Specs" to browse through the drawings or specifications. No bid deposit is required to obtain the Bidding Documents. Full sets of plans and specifications in PDF format may be downloaded for a one-time charge of $ 9.95. Printed copies of plans and specifications may be obtained for the cost of reproduction as indicated at the www.kluberplanroom.com project website.

The Bidding Documents may be examined at the Architect's office: Batavia, Illinois Office: 10 S. Shumway Ave., Batavia, IL 60510.

Gurnee, Illinois Office: 4212 Old Grand Ave., Suite 101, Gurnee, IL 60031.

BID SECURITY: A Bid security in the amount of 10 percent of the total Bid is required.

PRE-BID MEETING: A pre-bid meeting will be held at The Board Room of the Town Hall Building, Warren Township, 17801 West Washington Street, Gurnee, Illinois 60031 at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 13, 2014. Prospective bidders are requested to attend.

RIGHT TO REJECT BIDS: The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to waive any errors, omissions or irregularities in the bids or the bidding procedure when, in the opinion of the Owner, such action will serve its best interests.

Any bid which is not accompanied by the required bid security or by any other documents or certifications required by the Bidding Documents, and any bid which is in any way incomplete or irregular, is subject to rejection at the sole discretion of the Owner.

GOVERNING LAWS AND REGULATIONS: Prevailing wage rates will apply and must be included in the Bid amount.

(Published in the Gurnee Life March 13, 2014. #438)

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By JESSE CARPENDER GURNEE – Gurnee’s proposed budget is balanced and includes no new taxes or increase in tax rates for the fiscal year running May 1 through April 30, 2015, according to Pat Muetz, village administrator.

Projected revenues are $57.9 million while projected expenditures are $54.1 million. Revenues are projected to increase 7.9 percent, and expenditures are expected to decrease 3.7 percent.

According to a village report, “the budget includes intentional spend down of fund balance to help address needed capital improvements.

Despite the purposeful spend down in reserves, the village’s fund balances are strong.

“The General Fund is projected to have a $681,000 surplus in FY 2014/2015. The projected May 1 General Fund balance is $22.9 million, which is 63 percent of FY 2014/2015 expenditures, well over the 35 percent requirement set by

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million in projected

The second budget hearing will be held 7:30 p.m. on March 31 at Village Hall, 325 N. O’Plaine Road.

Read the full budget proposal at million in projected www.gurnee.il.us/finance/budexpenditures get_2014-15_proposed.

percent projected revenue increases percent projected expenditure decreases

Source: Village of Gurnee proposed budget

the village board.”

At the top of village department wish lists for the 20142015 fiscal year are six new paramedic positions for Gurnee Fire Department, a new canine unit for Gurnee Police Department, an economic development coordinator for administration and upgrades to the village’s website management system.

Village departments presented proposals to the village

board Feb. 24.

Notable expenditure increases in the next fiscal year may come from salary adjustments from new proposed positions. Decreases may occur with reduction of an associate planner position in the Community Development department, reduction of fire department over time, the completion of the Gurnee Mills Redevelopment Agreement and the reduction of three fleet vehicles.

Director of finance Diane Lembesis said Gurnee is well below its self-imposed debt limit, and will be making payments on three bond series in the next fiscal year, including

a $9 million bond series nicknamed the “Macy’s bonds.”

Community Development reports savings due to the associate planner leaving in June and no hiring of a replacement, said David Ziegler, community development director. They expect a drop in their department’s overall budget next year due to the elimination of that position and no longer attending an annual conference, he said.

Web-processing of permits is expected to go live on the village website in a few weeks, Ziegler said.

Public Works is over budget for fiscal year 2013/2014 due to this winter’s severe weather requiring overtime for plowing and using up the village’s salt supply, said Tom Rigwood, director of Public Works. Rigwood’s department wants to hire an in-house mechanic after a seven-month vacancy in that position.

Gurnee Police Department’s Chief Kevin Woodside said the cost of adding a second canine unit – just the dog

– would mostly be covered by grants.

“Our patrol shift is 12 hours and we have one canine unit – on any day, there’s a 50 percent chance that officer is working,” Woodside said.

“This would increase the chance of the canine being available.”

Right now, Gurnee relies on neighboring communities when its canine unit is not available, he said.

“Time is of the essence in a missing person or fugitive situation and having a dog available reduces response time,” Woodside said.

The police department is also asking for funds to cover the cost of a 911 consultant to evaluate how calls impact the village dispatch and bringing in strategic partners.

Gurnee Fire Department’s Deputy Chief John Kavanagh said having six new paramedics would give relief to their overworked staff and decrease injuries. Currently, the fire department has four firemedics on Workers Compensation.

Staffing services firm opens new branch in Gurnee SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA GURNEE – Paramount Staffing held the grand opening of a new Gurnee branch office March 6 at 1810 N. Delany Road.

Headquartered in Northbrook, Paramount Staffing offers part-time and full-time

professional staffing services.

“With economic development expected in and around Gurnee over the next three years, Paramount Staffing is strategically planning for the growth of temporary staffing needs,” a Paramount Staffing news release said.

“There are numerous po-

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tential partnerships with businesses, community colleges and trade schools nearby,” Paramount Staffing President Matt Schubert said in the release. “At Paramount, we take pride in the economic stimulation and job growth our presence brings to the various regions in which we operate.

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We look forward to bringing a different level of professional to the Gurnee market.”

Paramount Staffing was recently recognized as the 20th Best Company to work for in America by Fortune Magazine and the Great Place to Work Institute, according to the release.

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“In college you’re responsible for your own education, and the foundations are based in high school rather than grade school.

I want to go to college more than ever. I like a challenge.”

Kiyan Carre, Woodland Middle School student

Eighth-graders get Taste of College

By JESSE CARPENDER jcarpender@shawmedia.com GURNEE – Local students culminated a three-week Taste of College program with a taste of donated food at a reception March 4.

The crowd laughed when Woodland Middle School eighth-grader Ben Glende took a self-portrait on his cellphone after Principal Greg Meyer of Warren-Township High School O’Plaine campus handed Ben a certificate of achievement for completing the program.

Taste of College is intended to provide students with the opportunity to take classes and be exposed to area colleges in Lake County. Jennifer Bova, public information specialist for Woodland School District 50, said the program is designed for eighth-graders who would be first-generation college students.

Director of student services for Gurnee School District 56 Tami Kroc said 30 students from her district participated in the program. Bova said 50 Woodland School District students participated.

On Feb. 18 and 25 and March 4, the students attended classes at local institutions. They could attend a laser photonics class at the College of Lake County, a business career overview at DeVry University or a class on technology trends at University Center of Lake County.

Ben, who attended the laser photonics class, said college is a bigger environment and more hands-on than what he’s experienced in grade school.

He said he wants to go to the same college as his older brother.

Guest speakers including Mayor Kristina Kovarik and Jorge Nieto shared their own experiences with higher education and the importance of attending college.

“Get those college degrees and keep making Gurnee a wonderful place to live,” Ko-

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Woodland students Connor Hankins (left) and Ben Glende (right) hold their certificates for completing the Taste of College program at local colleges. varik told the eighth grade students at the reception. Prior to the reception, parents were invited to attend a workshop about preparing their child for college.

Linda Hankins’ son Connor, an eighth-grader at Woodland Middle School, asked her if he could participate.

“I thought it was great he was interested,” Linda Hankins said.

Connor said he enjoyed playing with lasers in the photonics class while holding a dog tag he’d engraved with his name – a souvenir from participating in the class. In the business overview, “I looked up

interesting careers and which ones make a lot of money,” he said.

Woodland eighth-grader Kiyan Carre said the experience taught him that in college, “you’re responsible for your own education, and the foundations are based in high school rather than grade school. I want to go to college more than ever. I like a challenge.”

Kiyan’s grandmother, Juanita Cruz of Grayslake, said the presentation for parents was informative and helped to make her more aware of the benefits of college and what the application process is like now.

John Sarantakis, owner of People’s Choice Family Fun Center in Waukegan, said he’s been volunteering to help with the Taste of College reception for four years because as a self-made business man who didn’t get a degree, he feels it’s important to give students an extra push of encouragement and make them aware of their options in a hands-on way.

“Kids today think a degree will get them a big job, but when I interview people, it’s not just that they have a degree,” Sarantakis said. “It’s what they know about the world and what skills they have.”

The program was presented by the Gurnee Chamber of Commerce and the Business and Education Partners Program.

BEPP is a partnership between Woodland School District 50, Gurnee School District 56, Warren Township High School District 121 along with area businesses, colleges and universities formed in 2004 to support and promote public education in Lake County.

Bova said next year students will be able to talk to graduating high school students to evaluate if the program impacted their college decisions.

By CASSANDRA DOWELL cdowell@shawmedia.com

“I can’t be persuaded to do something because I think it’s right, because I don’t have the authority to do that.”

Willard R. Helander Lake County Clerk

marriage licenses] June 1. If the state statute doesn’t give you authority, then a judge needs to order you to do it.”

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Charity thrift shop seeks help SUBURBAN LIFE MEDIA MUNDELEIN – A lease has been signed for a new Home of the Sparrow thrift store and donation center location at 357 Townline Road in Mundelein.

The nonprofit’s new location is currently in the build-out stage with an opening scheduled in May 2014.

Home of the Sparrow operates two shelters, 19 Affordable Housing Units and has recently implemented a Rapid Re-Housing program. One-hundred percent of the net income generated from the current five stores is used to support the agency.

With the expansion, Home of the Sparrow will be able to serve more than 220 homeless women and children in 2014. During the past three years, the number of homeless women and children served by Home of the Sparrow increased by 120 percent.

Home of the Sparrow has been operating resale stores

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since the early 1990s and has five Sparrow’s Nest Thrift Store and Donation Centers located in McHenry, Cary, Woodstock, Palatine and Algonquin.

Home of the Sparrow is in need of volunteers at the Mundelein location and gently used donations, including clothing; shoes; sports equipment; jewelry and accessories, tools; seasonal items; housewares/glassware; linens; bedding; gifts; toys; lawn and garden items.

Home of the Sparrow also offers free furniture or large item pick up. To schedule a pick up, call 815-271-5444 ext. 41.

Vice President Retail for Home of the Sparrow Kevin Campbell, said, “Our donors, volunteers, and customers have enabled us to evolve into a well-recognized regional chain of stores offering quality items at bargain prices. ” For information about volunteering or donating, call 815271-5444.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Same-sex couples wanting a marriage license in Lake County have been calling the county clerk’s office since a U.S. District Court judge ruled Feb. 21 that Cook County must issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples before the state law goes into effect this summer.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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6 Denise Biarnesen, of Wadsworth holds a flower as she stands up to show she is a cancer survivor during Concert for Life at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Gurnee.

Curtain closes on Concert for Life Charity event raises $33k for Cancer Society

By JESSE CARPENDER jcarpender@shawmedia.com

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Matt Wessel, of Whitefish Bay, Wisc., sings an inspirational song Friday during Concert for Life at St. Paul the Apostle Church in Gurnee.

“It doesn’t take much to make a difference and change the lives of others.”

Matt Wessel Concert for Life founder

The adult choir sings “Be with Me Lord,” an inspirational hymn.

The final Concert for Life, held March 7 at St. Paul the Apostle church, raised more than $33,000 for the American Cancer Society.

“While we said goodbye to the CFL in Gurnee in 2014, its legacy will continue in future events organized by Warren Township’s FBLA and through my music,” said Matt Wessel, a Warren Township High School alumnus who has been the featured musician for the fundraiser every year.

An annual event held at St. Paul the Apostle in Gurnee since 2001, Concert for Life raised $423,750 for the American Cancer Society since the first show.

Concert for Life grew from an effort by a small group of teens including Matt Wessel to help their friend, Kate Pedersen, who was lost to cancer, into an annual defining event for the Gurnee community.

During her junior year at Warren Township High School, Pedersen was diagnosed with cancer. Pedersen was a member of Future Business Leaders of America, and her fellow classmates and friends wanted to do something to help. FBLA continued to plan the event until 2014 to benefit the American Cancer Society in memory of Pedersen, who passed away in 2002.

“We accomplished a lot, and we’re ending it while it still means something,” Wessel said. “It doesn’t take much to make a difference and change the lives of others.”

By JESSE CARPENDER jcarpender@shawmedia.com

Photo provided by Hector Barreto

Nikitas Adamopoulos tried out astronaut training simulations in February at Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy in Alabama. their own rockets and meet- to reinforce core leadership ing with top scientists, engi- competencies and provide neers and former astronauts them with first-hand accounts

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it a try.

“We did a simulation as if repairing a rocket in space.

Doing that made me realize how meticulous space missions are. Presenters told us about their experiences.

It’s very technical,” he said, adding that the presenters touched on how reality is nothing like the movie Gravity.

He learned the state of U.S. space programs is that while they aren’t sending people into space, they are sending robots and remote controlled robots. There are even plans of having people living on the moon in 20 years, Adamopoulos said.

“They taught us the aspects of rocket ships -- how big it is and how much thrust it needs, and seeing how big it was blew my mind,” Adamopoulos said. “It was at least four school buses in length.”

He had to voice his input on projects, build a rocket that could safely land on the

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GURNEE – Warren Township High School junior Nikitas Adamopoulos was one of 13 Illinois students selected to attend Honeywell Leadership Challenge Academy at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Ala. during the last week of February.

Fourteen Chicago-area students attended among 304 students from 38 countries and 33 U.S. states and territories.

“The international program is designed to build their leadership skills and to inspire the next generation of students to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering and math. It’s genuinely a life-changing event for these kids,” said Ross Moonie, public relations specialist for HCLA. HLCA includes shuttle missions, weightlessness training, simulated jet-fighter pilot training, scenario-based space-walking missions, designing, building and testing

of remarkable professional experiences.

While there, Adamopoulos won the Dave Cote Leadership Award during HLCA. Only one student gets this award each week for displaying excellent leadership skills.

Adamopoulos, 16, said he’s interested in engineering as part of Project Lead the Way classes at Warren Township High School’s Almond campus. He’s also interested in leadership and serves as a representative on Warren’s student council.

“This helped me build my leadership skills and took me out of my comfort zone,” said Adamopoulos, who applied to be considered for the camp.

Adamopoulos said he went on astronaut simulations similar to rollercoaster rides.

“I was afraid of heights. I’m not a fan of roller coasters,” he said, adding that Six Flags Great America didn’t prepare him for the experience.

He said working together as a team helped motivate him and his fellow students to give

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IN THEIR LIFE

JESSICA SMITH ENROLL LAKE COUNTY! OUTREACH COORDINATOR

PEOPLE YOU SHOULD KNOW

Enroll Lake County! helps people get insured L

ocals can get personal assistance signing up for health insurance at Gurnee Mills this weekend, where Enroll Lake County! outreach coordinator Jessica Smith’s team of Health Care Marketplace navigators will be available.

Enroll Lake County! is the Lake County Health Department initiative to help residents navigate the online Health Care Marketplace to make informed choices about their medical insurance.

Smith of Lake Villa said she has a background in insurance and billing and wanted to help residents get insured.

Since the beginning of March, Smith and her team of navigators have been at Gurnee Mills entrances B and E, scheduling people for free personalized appointments at the mall. The team will also be there Friday and Saturday.

Smith shared what residents need to know about medical insurance enrollment with Gurnee Suburban Life reporter Jesse Carpender.

Carpender: What are the top of people aren’t aware they concerns you’re hearing about can receive tax credits from [insurance] premiums. from residents?

Smith: People are most Carpender: What’s the adconcerned with getting the vantage of going through the health care they need as process with a navigator? soon as possible. A lot of Smith: People can enpeople don’t understand what the Affordable Care Act does. They hear the word Obamacare and it has a bad connotation. The ACA is a law that protects the individual – it’s not an insurance policy from the government.

Providers that people are used to, like Blue Cross Blue Shield and Etna, now have protections for more people to have more coverage. We do a lot of work to clarify any confusion about the ACA.

Carpender: What has changed?

Smith: Medicaid has been expanded in Illinois, and even individuals with low incomes can obtain it. A lot

roll on their own online but we’re here to assist if they have trouble with that process. All of our navigators are state and federally certified. The Health Care Marketplace is a central [online] location to compare insurance plans, like Kayak. com compares travel options.

Instead of visiting individual websites, you can compare policies side-by-side.

Carpender: Did you enroll?

Smith: I purchased my own plan back in October.

My group signed up during the initial website glitches and had to keep signing in to get through the process.

Enrollment appointments When: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday Where: Macy’s wing of Gurnee Mills, 6170 W. Grand Ave., Gurnee Info: Free appointments are available and can be made by calling 847-377-4999. Walk-up appointments also will be available.

Web: Visit EnrollLakeCounty. com or GetcoveredIllinois.gov/ events.

Carpender: What’s the enrollment process?

Smith: It’s fairly simple.

People come in, bring their documents and sit down with a navigator who will take them to the getcoveredillinois. com website. They’ll use a screening tool to find out if they’re best suited for Medic-

Jessica Smith is an outreach coordinator for Enroll Lake County!

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aid or the Marketplace. Their options are laid out and they can click to see if a plan will fit their medical needs. The navigators go through the entire process with them and take away the confusion of any questions that stump the enrollee.

all their information with them. It doesn’t cost anything.

They’ll need proof of residency and a W-2 or tax form to show their income. It takes 30 minutes to an hour to sign up.

Carpender: How soon do they receive coverage?

Smith: It depends on if

never had insurance due to pre-existing conditions or it’s been too expensive. Now new options are available, and they have the opportunity to come in and get covered. It feels great to help people. Many are grateful and it’s very touching.

Some people get very emotional – I’ve seen a couple cry.

they get Medicaid or regular Marketplace coverage.

They should be covered once they make the first premium payment. It’s effective the day they apply, but sometimes it takes weeks for the application to go through. Some insurance companies may cover them retroactively. Medicaid does take longer.

Carpender: How should people prepare for enrollment appointments?

Smith: Be patient and have

Carpender: How are people reacting to enrollment?

Smith: A lot of people have

Carpender: What happens to people who don’t enroll?

Smith: The deadline to sign up is March 31 when the Marketplace closes, and three months after that, uninsured people are subject to be charged a penalty.

Find your own spring with family activities

The best way by farm to forget the piles of snow out your window is to head to the Chicago Botanic Garden, 1000 Lake cook Road, Glencoe. A morning spent meandering through their greenhouses will not only brighten your spirit with it’s fragrant and bright blooms, the warm air will have you working up a sweat so the winter won’t seem so terrible.

You can pick up a self guided seasonal Bingo activity sheet or discovery backpack at the information desk and keep the kids entertained with games of eye spy. Now through March 16, you can get a tropical treat while the orchid show is on display. Visit www.chicagobotanic.org to see their full calendar of drop-in activities.

Admission is free but parking is $25 per car.

Discovery museum The lakes may be frozen but you can still boat along the chain of lakes amid the famous lotus bed at the Lake County Discovery Museum, 27277 N. Forest Preserve Road, Wauconda. My kids love to have picnics on the boat and pretend they’re setting off on an adventure.

After your excursion on the Chain O’Lakes head back to the Children’s Learning Gallery where your children can play with multiple interactive nature displays including building nests for songbirds.

Nothing says spring like the sound of robins. Admission to the museum is $6 for adults and $2.50 for children. Tuesdays are discount days when children are free and adults are only $3.

Contact the museum at 847-9683231 for more information.

native animals at the Prairie Grass Nature Museum at the Round Lake Aquatic Center Building, 860 Hart Road, Round Lake. This little gem is free and provides hands on activities and exhibits that explore the ecology of Lake County. Your kids can walk through habitats, get up close and personal with native animals and participate in free monthly themed activities. The museum is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Thursday, and 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays. Hours are subject to change. Call 847-740-9823 when you plan to visit.

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Bass Pro Shops Nothing can beat the winter blues like thinking about a summer spent under the stars camping or with your feet dangling in the lake fishing. Bass Pro Shops in Gurnee may be a retail establishment, but there is so much going on inside that you will feel like you are camping. From the flowing river to the large tank of fish there is so much to see and do your kids will keep burn up winter energy just running from one end of the store to the other.

Through March 16, the store is celebrating its Spring Fishing Classic with hands on activities and displays. March 15 and 16, they will have a new fish pond where your kids can catch real fish. There will be crafts, seminars, activities and prizes. Call 847-856-1229 for details.

Before you know it, spring will be here and you will be able to experience the joys of nature right in your backyard.

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Botanic gardens

LITTLE LAKE COUNTY Melissa Haak

OPINION | GurneeSuburbanLife.com

Has this long winter got you down and out? Are you craving warm air, sunshine and greenery? Me too! I’ve been trying to avoid looking at the extended forecasts to help protect my sanity, but it doesn’t seem like we will be seeing green grass and flowers soon. Here are four ways you and your kids can enjoy a little greenery and some nature despite all the snow.

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