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Teacher shares China trip with studentsBy TARAH [email protected]
BARRINGTON – Three-yearBarbara B. Rose Elementarythird-grade Chinese Immersioninstructor Mary Wei Weerts’daily lessons took flight thisspring break as she traveledback to her childhood home inBeijing.
Weerts’ students trackedtheir teacher’s trip through heronline blog as she posted photosand short history bits from thedistant land that her studentsalready have learned so muchabout.
Despite jet lag from the 13-hour time difference betweenBeijing and Chicago, Weertstook her own two childrensightseeing. Visiting Weerts’childhood schools, meeting En-glish teachers and exploringancient temples were just a fewhighlights of the trip.
Weerts’ family trip coincid-
ed with U.S. first lady MichelleObama’s visit to Beijing onMarch 20 to 23. Obama advo-
cated for the power and impor-tance of education for youngpeople across the globe.
Over spring break, Weerts’students were able to comparetheir teacher’s trip to the firstlady’s trip by viewing both ofthe traveler’s online posts.
Chinese Immersion, a dis-trict-wide, half-day Englishand half-day Chinese program,began with kindergarten andfirst-grade pilot cohorts at Roseschool three years ago.
The Chinese Immersionclass has since grown to in-clude a highly demanding ac-ademic curriculum for Rosestudents who started the pro-gram during their kindergar-ten year and are now in secondand third grades, PrincipalScott Carlson said.
Chinese Immersion is avail-able within the Barrington220 School District at Roseand Countryside elementaryschools. A kindergarten classwill begin at North Barringtonschool this fall.
Carlson said in order tokeep the students motivated,they must be able to applytheir knowledge of Chineselanguage and culture in an au-thentic way.
Weerts’ travel blog allowedher students to comment onher posts and become more cu-rious about China.
“Mary is always looking forcreative ways to help the kidslearn,” Carlson said.
Weerts made her trip edu-cational for both her studentsand her own children by firstvisiting a third-grade class-room at one of her childhoodschools.
Volunteers to make wood ducks feel welcomeBy Stephanie Kohl
Barrington Suburban Life Contributor
BARRINGTON – Woodducks in the Barrington areaare about to find themselvessome newly built homes.
Volunteers with Bar -rington Ducks Unlimited andfrom within the communi-ty will build 20 conservationboxes and install them in theCook County Forest Preserve,south of Penny Road and northof Higgins Road. The projectis being done in collaborationwith the Cook County ForestPreserve.
Each nesting site will cost$62 and will be funded by dona-
tions and installed by volun-teers. The boxes will be builton April 5 and installed onApril 6. Anyone interested indonating funds or volunteer-ing can call 608-295-7755.
The idea to create the boxesstarted with Bryan Muche, amember of Barrington DucksUnlimited. Over the years,he has often witnessed woodducks nesting on his propertyin hollowed out trees and oth-er crevices, but those areas arehighly susceptible to preda-tors. Every year, he would findevidence of predators reachingthe wood ducks. So on his own Photo provided
Wood ducks are common in the Barrington area, according to StillmanNature Center Director Mark Spreyer. Nesting season begins in April.
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When it comes to hosting celebrations that make a lasting impression,Barrington event planner, Christina Currie, has more than a few secretsup her sleeve. From weddings to graduation parties to gatherings thatcelebrate a special person or milestone, Christina says these days her clientsare all about unique touches.”People are looking to add their own name totheir events so it’s not copied from Pinterest, Facebook or the latest weddingmagazine.” And Christina says a little “wow” goes a long way when youcan captivate guests while turning your event into an actual work of art.
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property, he installed boxes,which protected the ducksfrom predators.
“We’re doing this to im-prove the local duck popula-tion,” said Gary Peterson, acommittee member and vol-unteer with Barrington DucksUnlimited.
The main focus of DucksUnlimited is preserving thehabitat of ducks and other wa-terfowl, Peterson said.
This is the first time theBarrington organization hastackled conservation boxes,and builders will follow in-structions provided by DucksUnlimited. The nearly two-feettall boxes are filled with nest-ing materials and the insidealso has an abrasive surfaceso the ducklings can climb outafter they hatch.
As part of the nesting site,each structure will include apredator baffle to keep preda-tors from getting into the box-es.
“I would look at this as away to sustain the populationthrough some tough times,”Peterson said.
Mark Spreyer, executive di-rector of Stillman Nature Cen-ter in South Barrington, saidwood ducks are very commonto the area.
Once volunteers installthese boxes in the forest pre-serve, they will become perma-nent structures, Peterson said.Volunteers will visit yearlyto clean the boxes, repair anydamage and prepare them fora new group of ducks.
Nesting season begins inApril.
“We want to give [woodducks] a place where they feelsecure in nesting,” Petersonsaid.
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Information in Police Reportsis obtained from the BarringtonPolice Department. Individualslisted in Police Reports who havebeen chargedwith a crime havenot been proven guilty in court.
Disorderlyconduct chargedCarson R. Vanhorn, 20, of the
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Dispute reported• Police responded to the 300
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• Police responded to the 200
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“It’s amazing to see howthird-graders learn around theglobe,” Weerts wrote on herblog March 23. “When I was inschool, English didn’t start un-til sixth grade. Now, Chinesekids study English in kinder-garten.”
Born and raised in Chinabefore moving to the U.S. aftercollege, Weerts wrote the class-rooms that she remembers asbeing once over-crowded, with40 or more children per class,are now less full. Weerts at-
tributed this classroom spaceto China’s one-child-per-familypolicy mandated in 1979.
Living in an ever-expand-ing global society, Carlsonagreed with Obama about theimportance of education over-seas.
“This sort of trip is special,”Carlson said. “As educators,we always talk about 21st cen-tury learning in terms of tech-nology and such. I think learn-ing a second language in depthis the best skill our kids couldever have.
“I can’t wait to see how theyend up using this education asthey grow older.”
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Woman recognized forspecial event excellenceBARRINGTON – Christina Currie
Events of Barrington has been
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8NANCY GIANNIFOUNDER OF GIGI’S PLAYHOUSE
South Barrington mother Nancy Gianni found-
ed GiGi’s Playhouse, a national Down syndrome
awareness and achievement organization, in Hoffman
Estates in 2003, shortly after her daughter Giuliana
“GiGi” was born with Down syndrome.
Gianni said as a new mother who knew nothing
about Down syndrome, she felt devastated and hope-
less, until she realized that Giuliana was more like her
two other children, Franco and Isabella, than differ-
ent.
Gianni shared her story with Barrington Suburban
Life reporter Tarah Thorne, explaining how greatly
her nonprofit organization has grown in just over a
decade.
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Nancy Gianni and daughter Guiliana Gianni (GiGi) head out on another roadtrip to support the opening of GiGi’s Playhouses nationwide.
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Thorne: Can you believe howfar GiGi’s has come?
Gianni: No. We are trulyblessed. I am constantlyblown away by our growth.
Thorne: What was your goalstarting GiGi’s?
Gianni: Educating my owncommunity on the potentialof individuals with Downsyndrome. I also wantedpeople to have a place to cel-ebrate and understand theirdiagnosis and take awaysome of the fear associatedwith Down syndrome.
Thorne: In what ways hasGiGi’s changed or stayed thesame today?
Gianni: We have nowevolved into education andachievement centers, offeringfree one-on-one tutoring inliteracy and math and 30 oth-er educational and therapeu-tic programs. We also wentfrom one location in 2003 to22 in 2014, with several morecommunities working toopen in their areas.
Thorne: What has been mostrewarding this past year?
Gianni: The opening of ournew achievement center andestablishment of our GiGiUniversity program. Thecenter is a 10,000 square-foot
facility that houses GiGiUniversity, our nationaltraining center, a gym andour new Hugs and Mugsretail store that is run by ourGiGi University graduates.GiGi University, a Downsyndrome adult program, hashelped people realize that younever age out of GiGi’s. Wemake a lifetime commitmentto our families.
Thorne: Describe a typicalday in your GiGi’s life.
Gianni: Most days I amblessed to start the day witha greeting from our GiGiUniversity students or theinfants. The rest of my day isspent overseeing the opera-tions of 22 locations and thehundred more that want toopen.
But one thing that trumpsit all is when a new parentor a pregnant mom walks inthe playhouse. Nothing ismore important than helpingthose families through theirdiagnosis. It always remindsme why we do what we do.
Thorne: What do you enjoydoing in your free time?
Gianni: I like being withmy family – fishing, playingcards, working out, eatingdinner, and just being togeth-er.
Thorne: What would you liketo do ultimately with GiGi’s?
Gianni: I’d like to createa TV show or documentarythat would allow the world toget a glimpse into the lives ofpeople with Down syndromeand the people who openGiGi’s Playhouses across theworld.
Every Playhouse has anincredible story to tell as wecontinue to grow one child,one diagnosis, one commu-nity at a time. It truly isamazing.
Thorne: What’s next thisspring and summer?
Gianni: I am travelingto Maryland to receive theSocial Entrepreneur awardfrom Stevenson University.I am going to speak at theircommencement ceremoniesand receive my honorary doc-torate. Then, Giuliana and Iwill be touring the nationalPlayhouses this summer.
Thorne: Where do you findmost support to come from?
Gianni: Our donors are in-credible. Some may not evenhave a connection to Downsyndrome but understand theneed for acceptance of all.
Our kids are catalystbecause they wear theirdiagnosis on their face, but
our message reaches farbeyond Down syndrome. Weare seeking an internationalmessage of acceptance for all.
Thorne: What keeps youmotivated and strong?
Gianni: Besides Giulianaand my family, it is the amaz-ing Playhouse leaders acrossthe country and in Mexicowho fight for our kids everyday. They all have a storythat needs to be told.
Thorne: What’s been mostchallenging?
Gianni: Personally, los-ing my old life, some of myfriends, and not knowing howto slow down.
Professionally, buildinga strong infrastructure toensure the Playhouses are astrong, sustainable, replica-ble models.
It was not easy. When Iopened the first Playhouse,my motto was to ask forforgiveness not permission. Ihad to change that a bit as webegan to grow. I am happy tosay that we did it.
Thorne: How have you seenDown syndrome awarenessgrow or change since GiGi’sbegan?
Gianni: Yes. Awarenesshas definitely grown and
attitudes are still changing.Families are accepting andembracing the diagnosisearlier than ever. They areproud and understand thatDown syndrome is not a lifesentence, but rather a gift.The sooner the family acceptsthe diagnosis the better thelife that child will have.
Thorne: Why do you thinkthis is?
Gianni: We are taking awaythe stigma associated with adiagnosis and giving the fam-ily hope and the tools theyneed to face this diagnosisand succeed in life.
Thorne: What would beyour advice to anyone seekinghelp with understanding Downsyndrome?
Gianni: Talk to someonewho lives it. Do not searchthe Internet. Call a Play-house, come in for a tour, andmeet our amazing families.
We recently had a cou-ple come to the Playhousestraight from the hospitalafter finding out their unbornchild had Down syndrome. Ifeel so blessed that we werethere for them at the scariesttime of their lives. I will nev-er forget being blindsided bythe diagnosis and I want tohelp people through that.
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ABOVE LEFT: A workshopparticipant assembles a birdhouse at the nature center.
ABOVE RIGHT: Instructions for awren house lay on a picnic table.
RIGHT: A woman works withlabeled pieces of a bird house.
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SOUTH BARRINGTON – A wren’s call oftensignals the start of spring. The bird is only 4.75inches, from stem to stern, with a 6-inch wingspan,according to Stillman Nature Center Director MarkSpreyer.
The South Barrington nature center invited fami-lies to build a nesting box for house wrens Sunday.
In the spring, male wrens repeat their song 100 to600 times per hour, every morning, Spreyer said.
Instructors Jim Kalstas and Peter Schwarzhelped drop-in participants assemble their ownwren nest box to give the birds a break from nestingin mailboxes, flowerpots, drain pipes, parked carsand more.
The class was hosted outside. Each participantbrought their own hammer.
Visit www.stillmannc.org for information onupcoming Stillman programs.
Nature lovers make birdhousesat Stillman Nature Center
Families work on building bird houses near a perched plastic owl during Sunday’s Build Your Own Bird House workshop at Stillman Nature Center in South Barrington.
Stillman Nature Center’s Peter Schwarz (left) hands PhillipMantatski, 8, of Barringtonand his father, Boris, a completed bird house.
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Fortunately, there aretax assistance programs andresources that can help younavigate the burdensometax code. With less than twoweeks until your tax returnsare due, make sure you knowabout these helpful programs as you file. For individuals whomake $58,000 or less, the Free File Program provides free accessto online tax preparation through some of the most well-knowntax software companies like TurboTax and H&R Block. Over100 million taxpayers are eligible to benefit from this service,which is why I introduced legislation to make the Free File Pro-gram permanent. It is a win-win for everyone – taxpayers havealready saved a total of $1.1 billion since the program’s start in2003 while costing the federal government nothing.
There also are programs that provide in-person help toAmericans who qualify. The Volunteer Income Tax Assistance(VITA) Program sets up free tax return preparation betweencertified volunteers and taxpayers making $52,000 or less.Working with one of these professionals can help individualsnavigate the tax code and potentially save hundreds of dollarsin the process. For taxpayers 60 years old or older, the TaxCounseling for the Elderly (TCE) Program provides a similarservice to VITA, matching qualified volunteers who are ex-perts in pension and retirement issues with older Americans.VITA and TCE sites can be found all over the Sixth District,from Naperville to Barrington, and can also be found by calling800-906-9887 and 888-227-7669, respectively.
April 15 is less than two weeks away, so make sure you’reprepared. Take time to double-check all the paperwork beforesinging anything. And don’t forget to file your return – in 2010alone, the IRS reported a shocking $760 million in unclaimedrefunds. For people who feel they cannot file by the deadline,request a filing extension to avoid fines.
For more tips and resources, feel free to contact my of-fice at 2700 International Drive, Suite 304, West Chicago, IL60185, or at 630-232-0006.
U.S. Rep. Peter Roskam, R-Wheaton, represents Illinois’ 6thDistrict, which includes Barrington.
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Keep laser combat facilityout of BarringtonI received the Suburban Life [re-
cently] and I don’t like the sound
of a laser combat facility opening
in June in Barrington. We have
managed to keep that sort of
facility out of Barrington. That’s
all I have to say – I don’t like it.
Charity neighborhoodcleanups a win-winWith the summer season
coming, there’s gonna be a lot of
walkathons, runs andmarathons
for charitable organizations. Why
don’t these organizations combine
their walks with neighborhood
cleanups? I’m sure people in the
neighborhood appreciate it, and
collecting donations as they clean
up various blocks and sections
and parks of the area, theywould
gather moremoney for their chari-table organizations, instead of just
people walking on an assigned
path. Collect the recyclables
separate, garbage separate and if
there’s any hazardousmaterials
found, keep those separate. If
some group came downmy block
andwas collecting garbage, I’d
sure give them somemoney for
doing it. And it’s a win-win situa-tion. Neighborhoodwins and the
charity wins.
U.S. should deter PutinWe certainly have plenty of
problems in Illinois and the U.S.,
and one of the biggest problems
is ignorance. The U.S. should do
everything in its power to deter
a communist leader such as
[Vladimir] Putin from occupying
a sovereign nation such as the
Ukraine. Recommended reading to
becomemore aware: “The Black
Book of Communism: Crimes,
Terror, Repression,” Harvard
University Press.
Media reporting onpension crisis is unfairThemedia is not reporting the
pension crisis fairly. What they
are leaving out is the fact that
teachers in Illinois are not eligible
for Social Security. They do not
get Social Security when they
retire. They get their pension
instead. That’s it. You can’t rip
that out from under them. How
would you like it if we ripped the
Social Security out from everyone
because wewant to pay less
taxes there? You can’t steal the
teacher’s retirement. It’s not
right to go back on your word.
The media needs to report that,
and they’re not. They all just talk
about, “Oh, the pension reform
and howmuchmoney we can
save if we change the pensions.”
Hello? You’re taking away
something that’s contractually
owed to the teachers. They don’t
get Social Security, and you’re not
telling people that. It’s not right.
Tax-and-spend partyIt seems Gov. Pat Quinn and the
Democratic leaders of the state
legislature nowwish to make the
income tax increase, which was
promised to be temporary, per-manent. Once again, the tax-and-
spend party has lied to the Illinois
taxpayers. Is anyone surprised?
Mind your mannersDining out etiquette:Whenmeals
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eater doesn’twant to hear from the
small eater, “That’s a lot of food,”
or, “I’ll never eat all of that.”Most
of the time, I like to enjoymy entire
meal. I find comments of such
insulting, therebymakingmymeal
less enjoyable. If you prefer to eat
meals of smaller portions,mind
yourmanners and do sowithout
comments.
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BLACKHAWKS
ROADWATCH PARTYWHERE: Libertyville Sports Complex,
1950 N. Highway 45, Libertyville
WHEN: All day Friday, April 4
COST & INFO: The Blackhawks Road-
watch Party was created to offer Hawks
fans a central location to watch their
favorite team on the road. Including goal
celebrations, intermission contests, give-
aways, singing of the National Anthem by
Jim Cornelison, the Ice Crew and Tommy
Hawk, the team’s mascot. The price of
admission is $10 for both parents and
children. For information, call 847-367-
1502. Photo provided
COLORFUL
COLLAGEWHERE: Lake County
Discovery Museum,
27277 N. Forest
Preserve Road, Wau-
conda
WHEN: 10 a.m. to
11 a.m. Wednesday,
April 9
COST & INFO: Small
discoveries add up to
big fun for the little
ones, ages 2 through
5. A great opportunity
to learn, make new
friends, and get to
know other families.
Discover the art of
collage. Make colorful
collages using a
variety of materials
and techniques. Cost
is $6 for adults and
$2.50 for children;
children younger than
3 are free. Adult su-
pervision is required.
For information, call
847-968-3321 or visit
http://www.lcfpd.
org/.
MEET EMILY
DICKINSON -
KIRK PLAYERSWHERE: Layola at Cueno Mansion and
Gardens, 1350 N. Milwakee Ave., Vernon
Hills
WHEN: 2 p.m. Sunday, April 6
COST & INFO: In honor of National Poetry
Month, the last event in this series fea-
tures Paddy Lynn, professional storyteller
and actress, in this story of the poet’s life,
love and inspiring poetry. Delight in Emi-
ly’s eccentricities and charm, and become
inspired by her talents. Adult admission is
$25 and children’s admission is $10. For
information, call 847-362-3042.
ULTRAVIOLET
LIGHT AND YOUWHERE: Great Lakes Naval
Museum, 610 Farragut Ave.,
Great Lakes
WHEN: 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5
COST & INFO: Learn about ultraviolet
light and how it affects museums and
you. Simple experiments with UV light,
filters and sunscreen help children learn
about light. Conduct UV light experiments
and take home a UV bead bracelet. All
supplies are provided. Free admission and
parking. For information, call 847-688-
3154 ext. 207.
INTERNATIONAL
FILM SERIES: ‘NO’WHERE: College of Lake Coun-
ty, 19351 W. Washington St.,
Grayslake
WHEN: 7 p.m. Friday, April 4
COST & INFO: In 1988, Chilean Dictator
Augusto Pinochet offers his people the
appearance of democracy by allowing them
to vote for his re-election. A small commit-
tee for the no vote struggle against popular
apathy – until they enlist a youthful adver-
tising executive to stir up the electorate,
with hilarious, fascinating results. Free. For
information, call 847-543-2623.
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Restaurant reviews
GURNEE – Convenientlylocated in a strip mall di-rectly across from Six FlagsGreat America in Gurnee is arestaurant that merits beingknown as an attraction in itsown right – Royal Thai.
My date and I both had ataste for exotic spices and awarm dish on a chilly night.Upon entering the Thaieatery, my date and I weregreeted by music, statues andartwork telling of anotherland.
Gold laced Buddha-printedwallpaper and exposed pipesin the ceiling blend both Ori-ental and industrial aesthetics– creating a contemporary,urban feel.
My date and I were quicklyseated, and our server wasfriendly.
While we ventured in fordinner, the restaurant alsooffers a lunch menu. At thecenter of the restaurant is astand-alone bar featuring avariety of beer and wine.
We started with the eggroll appetizer. The rolls werethin and crispy, almost likea spring roll – but fried. Therolls were accompanied bya pineapple, sweet and sourdipping sauce. The addition ofpineapple to the sauce kept usdunking for more.
My date ordered the duckcombo platter, which includeda starter of chicken dumplingsand a cucumber salad, home-made rice, chicken pad Thaiand finally the curried duck.The curry included pineappleand the dish was served ingenerous proportions.The duck “almost melted inyour mouth and the spicinessof the curry complementedthe sweet freshness of thepineapple,” my date said.
We both also split a bowlof Tom Yum soup. This soupconsists of a hot and sourbroth, with mushrooms andThai herbs.
That, we both agreed, wasone of our favorite dishes,and the best bowl of Tom Yumsoup we’ve had in a while.
For my entree, I opted for aspicy basil dish with tofu. En-
trees can include your choiceof chicken, bee, pork, shrimpor squid and scallops, as well.The dish is stir-fried withgreen pepper, bamboo shoots,young corn, hot pepper sauceand a side of Thai Jasminerice. Fried brown rice is alsoavailable.
My date noted that byordering a combo platter ashe did, you get a successionof exotic cuisine, rather thanhaving to choose just one dish.The combo menu would be agreat pick for someone who
has never tried Thai food be-cause of the variety of dishesand flavors served.
Although we were stuffed,we continued to eat becausethe flavors were too good topass up.
In fact, we couldn’t passtrying Royal Thai’s home-made coconut ice cream andThai custard.
The ice cream offered anice contrast to the spice ofour earlier dishes, and thecustard was reminiscent of atres leches cake, but with its
own unique taste.Both desserts were a great
end to a wonderful meal.
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Exotic tastes await diners at Royal Thai
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Royal Thai is located at 5324 Grand Ave. in Gurnee, directly across from Six Flags Great America.
Royal Thai’s duck combo platter, which includes a starter of chickendumplings and a cucumber salad, home-made rice, chicken pad Thaiand finally the curried duck.
Royal Thai’s spicy basil entree with tofu. The dish is stir-fried withgreen pepper, bamboo shoots, young corn, hot pepper sauce and aside of Thai Jasmine rice. Fried brown rice is also available.
Royal Thai
nWhere: 5324Grand Ave.,
Gurnee
n Hours: 11:30 a.m.to 3:30 p.m. and
4:30 to 9:30 p.m.
Monday through
Thursday; 11:30
a.m. to 10 p.m. Fri-
day and Saturday;
noon to 9 p.m.
Sunday.
n Dress code:Casual
n Info: Call 847-244-2409 or visit
www.royalthaig-
urnee.com.
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ONGOING
CONSERVATION@HOME, 7 p.m. April 3,
The Garlands of Barrington Surround
Sound Theater, 1000 Garlands
Lane, Barrington. Conservation@
Home, part of the Barrington Area
Conservation Trust, discusses how
to maintain your own property using
conservation practices that benefit
the environment. Create a beautiful
landscape in your own backyard
using native grasses, plants, and
shrubs, without pesticides, fertilizers,
excessive watering or mowing. Free
event. Registration and information:
www.barringtonarealibrary.org.
MARIJUANA - WHAT’S THE BIG DEAL?,
7 p.m. April 3, Barrington Park District
Barrington Room, 235 Lions Pkwy,
Barrington. Andrea Barthwell, MD,
FASAM, is returning to Barrington to
discuss the very real and damaging
consequences of adolescent mari-
juana use. Barrington LEADs and the
Ela Coalition are hosting this evening
event to help parents and community
members learn more about the new
medical marijuana laws and why
marijuana is different today. Dr.
Barthwell will address how mar-
ijuana impacts a teen’s academic
and extracurricular performance
and motivation, and will offer tools
and strategies for helping teens make
healthy choices. Information: www.
barringonleads.org.
BOOK PAGE POETRY, 3:30 p.m. April 4,
Wauconda Area Public Library, 801
N. Main Street, Wauconda. Teens can
come to the library to craft unique
works of art with actual book pages.
By doodling on the pages, you will
create your own poems using the
existing words. Information: 847-526-
6225 or www.wauclib.org.
FUN FAIR FUNDRAISER, 4 p.m. April
4, Prairie Crossing Charter School,
1531 Jones Point Road, Grayslake.
The 8th grade class event to raise
funds for a Freedom Shrine – a
National Exchange Club program that
provides many of our great nation’s
documents of freedom on laminated
plaques to be displayed in the school
building. Games, music, singing,
dancing, face-painting, hair-braiding
and concessions. Open to the public.
Unlimited game wristbands are $20,
or buy individual tickets. Information:
prairiecrossingcharterschool.org.
LAUGH YOUR WAY TO WELLNESS, 7
p.m. April 4, College of Lake County,
19351 W. Washington St., Grayslake.
Free performance by humorist and
former “Saturday Night Live” writer
Izzy Gesell. No tickets are necessary.
Information: 847-543-WELL
STUDENT DIRECTED ONE ACT PLAYS,
7 p.m. April 4, 11 a.m. and 7 p.m. April
5, Viking Middle School, 4460 Old
Grand Ave, Gurnee. Viking Drama will
peform three student-directed one
act plays: “The Snow Show,” “After
Math” and “This is a Test.” Cost: $6
for general public, $4 for seniors and
students.
EASTER BUNNY BREAKFAST, 9 a.m.
April 5, Lakes Community High
School-IL, 1600 Eagle Way, Lake
Villa. Sponsored by the Class of 2017
Student Council at Lakes Community
High School. Pancake and sausage
breakfast, Easter egg hunt, pictures
with the Easter Bunny and more.
Cost: $4-$6. Information: www.
lakeseagles.com.
PIECEMAKERS QUILTING MINISTRY, 9
a.m. April 5, St. Peter United Church
of Christ, 47 Church Street, Lake
Zurich. All quilters welcome. Bring
your projects, your materials, your
tools, and join us as we create items
for those in need. Beginners wel-
come. Information: 847-540-6442,
[email protected] or www.
stpeterlz.org.
BUSINESS & COMMUNITY SHOW-
CASE, 9 a.m. April 5, Lake Zurich
High School, 300 Church Road, Lake
Zurich. Connect with local business
owners to begin brainstorming
for your next project or to offer
suggestions and insights on what
products or services you might want
offered in the area Information:
lzacc.com/2014-business-communi-
ty-showcase.
MEN’S DAY OF RENEWAL, 10 a.m.
April 5, Gathering III, 2515 Palatine
Road, Inverness. Be encouraged,
stimulated, challenged and inspired.
Guest speakers will be Bob Thomas,
Supreme Court Judge in the state
of Illinois, and a graduate of Notre
Dame and former placekicker for the
Chicago Bears and Fr. Terry Keehan,
pastor of Holy Family in Inverness.
Hot lunch will be provided as well as
a continental breakfast served at 9:30
am. Admission is free. Registration
and information: www.knights11981.
com or 847-496-0051.
LOVE INC OF LAKE COUNTY AFTER-
NOON TEA AND VENDOR SHOW, 11
a.m. April 5, Bethel Lutheran Church,
5110 N. Grand Ave., Gurnee. Come
enjoy time out while helping others
in Lake County. Vendors include: Pre-
mier Design, Steeped Tea, Mary Kay,
Pampered Chef, Tastefully delicious,
Napoleona tea co., Sarah Blaine and
more. Registation: www.lovein-
clakecounty.org or 847-731-0526.
Information: 847-648-8308.
SUNDAY SAMPLER: CHICAGO DANCE
CRASH, 2 p.m. April 6, Round Lake
Area Public Library, 906 Hart Road,
Round Lake. Chicago Dance Crash
dazzles with its athleticism and orig-
inality. Fusing acrobatics with ballet,
hip hop, classical and contemporary
dance. Free event. Information: www.
rlalibrary.org.
FOCUS ON VISION: RESOURCES
FOR SENIORS WITH LOW VISION,
1:30 p.m. April 8, The Garlands of
Barrington, 1000 Garlands Lane,
Barrington. Experience assistive tools
and technologies firsthand, such
as portable magnification reading
devices, talking watches and clocks,
lighting, stationery and writing
aids and large button phones. Free.
Information: www.chicagolighthouse.
org/north.
MID-WEEK LENTEN SERVICE & MEAL,
5:45 p.m. April 9, New Life Lutheran
Church, 910 S. Old Rand Road, Lake
Zurich. Mid-week services at 6:30
p.m. will follow the theme “Body
of Christ.” Prior to the service, a
meal will be served at 5:45 p.m.
Information: 847-438-5018 or visit.
newlife-wels.org.
SOUP N’ SPIRIT AND THE EASTER
GARDEN, 6:15 p.m. April 9, St. Peter
United Church of Christ, 47 Church
Street, Lake Zurich. Bring the whole
family for a soup supper. At 6:45 p.m.
the children will gather for their Lent-
en Study “The Easter Garden.” Adults
will gather for their Lenten Study
“God Is Closer Than You Think” by
John Ortberg. Everyone is welcome.
Information: 847-438-6441 or www.
stpeterlz.org.
OPEN JAM & LIVE MUSIC, 8 p.m. April
9, Tracks on Grand, 151 East Grand
Ave., Lake Villa. Hosted by Gary
White and the United States Blues
Band. No cover, musicians just bring
instruments. Full sound system,
amps, drum set and mics provided for
by the host band. Information: www.
gdwhite.com.
ROBOTICS FUN FOR FAMILIES
WHERE: Barrington Area Library, 505 N Northwest Highway, Barrington
WHEN: 11 a.m. Saturday, April 5
COST & INFO: Barrington-based Paradise Robotics President Kathy Moseler will lead an interactive workshop overviewing the
latest in robotics trends. Free. Call the library at 847-382-1300 for information.
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Customer Care Sales Support RepresentativesThese full-time positions are M-F for the shift covering 11am-7:30pm. We are seeking both English and French (Canadian)bilingual. This role is responsible for providing sales support andtaking client orders received via inbound phone calls & emails.Multi-tasking is essential in this fun, fast paced environment.
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Shaw Media is looking for a Digital Marketing Specialists whoare responsible for developing new local business relationshipswith digital marketing solutions such as web design, videoproduction, and e-commerce.
The successful candidates will possess the ability to consistent-ly prospect and meet with decision makers. Our Digital Mar-keting Specialists must have the ability to strategically and cre-atively think in a fast-paced environment.
Candidates need to be familiar with web design, social media,mobile, and office including Power Point. Strong communica-tion skills are a must. Ideal candidates will be competitive, selfsufficient, and able to maintain a positive attitude.
To be considered, applicants must have a college degree in arelated field and relevant experience is preferred. The success-ful candidates will possess and maintain a valid driver's li-cense, proof of insurance, reliable transportation and accept-able motor vehicle record.
Shaw Media offers an extensive benefit package.
If you thrive on change and love a good challenge, bring yourpassion to Shaw Media and be part of an incredibly excitingtime in our industry!
Interested candidates should senda cover letter and resume to:
Visit www.ShawSuburbanMedia.com/careersto view all our career opportunities and apply now!
Shaw Media is a Drug Free Employer.Pre-employment background check anddrug screen required. This posting maynot include all duties of position. EOE.
Education
TEACHER AIDEAllendale Association, a Child Welfare, Mental Healthand Special Education facility, has full-time TeacherAide positions available within our high end SpecialEducation School on our Lake Villa, IL campus. Idealcandidate will have an Associates Degree and Para-professional Certificate with one year related experiencepreferred. Per DCFS regulations, must have valid driver'slicense w/ good driving record and be at least 21 yearsof age. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefitpackage as well as a generous tuition assistance plan.
Please visit www.allendale4kids.org to downloadapplication and send with a copy of your resume to:
ALLENDALE ASSOCIATIONAttn: HR Dept, P.O. Box 1088, Lake Villa, IL 60046
Fax: 847-356-0290 AA/EEO
Social Services
YOUTH CARE WORKER akaMENTAL HEALTH SPECIALIST
Allendale Association a Child Welfare, Mental Healthand Special Education facility currently has full timerotating second shift positions for Youth Care Workersaka Mental Health Specialists at our Lake Villa IL, NorthChicago IL, and Benet Lake WI, to work actively withhigh end “at risk” children & adolescents ages 7to 21 years of age within our Residential Units. Idealcandidate will have a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology,Sociology, Social Work, or related Human Service field,or 5 years of related equivalent social serviceexperience, Per DCFS regulations, must have validdriver's license w/good driving record and be at least 21years of age. We offer a competitive salary, excellentbenefits and an education assistance program.
Please visit www.allendale4kids.org to downloadapplication and send with a copy of your resume to:
ALLENDALE ASSOCIATIONAttn: HR Dept, P.O. Box 1088, Lake Villa, IL 60046
Fax: 847-356-0290 AA/EEO
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TEACHER /SUBSTITUTES
Some college required.Private preschool in Libertyville.
Young At Heart CenterCall 847-367-6110
PROMOTER / RECRUITERneeded in McHenry County /
Lake County area.Prior business ownership experi-ence or sales experience a plus.First year potential $75,000.
608-285-2442
Sports Appeal - 2 White Sox Shirts,Sixe 2X & 3X, 2X new w/ tags -$30; Chicago Bulls Jacket – 2X,3/4 length NBA Eastern, Leather
Arms, Full Logo Bulls Back - $100;Sox Series 2005, Size 3X, 3/4length World Series Champs -$125 Genuine Mdse. Logo
Excellent Condition - $230 for all847-207-9427 afternoons
Girls 18 Speed Roadmaster SportBicycle. Like New. $75 o/b/o. CallPat. 847-404-8311.
PartyLite Candle Houses15 to choose from. Will sell
individually for $7.50 - $15 each,or all 15 for $125. If interested
Call 815-575-2084
Dining Room Ranch Oak Buffetserver, top opens and extends withslate top inside to sit hot dishes on.Two storage shelves behind doors.Size: 33"H X 18"D X 40" L
$150 815-404-3399
Table oak with extension leaf,4 chairs and china hutch / buffet
excellent condition. $375.815-900-1807
TV - Sony Wega color television.26" screen. No remote. Asking $25.Call 815-575-2084.
Badminton setSet has net, birdies & 4 rackets,in carrying case. Asking $25.
Call 815-575-2084.
FISHING POLE - Johnny Walkertelescopic fishing pole. Full length
goes to 16 ft. Asking $20.Call 815-575-2084
Men's Golf ClubsIncludes 13 clubs, 4 wood club
covers, bag & umbrella. Older setAsking $30. Call 815-575-2084
MIRRORS - One pair of powerheated mirrors for a Dodge truck,Will fit on Dodge Trucks years2004 - 2009. They are brandnew & still in the box. $65.
Call 815-575-2084.
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Ice House Mall & Village Shops
Visits withthe BunnyApril 12, 18, 19
1:00 to 3:00pm
Toosties Shoes
April 11-12
noon to 5:30 in the store
April 12th 9-11amChildren $13 & Adults $15
Easter BunnyBreakfast
Call for Reservations Chessie’s Restaurant
847-382-5020
Easter Brunch
Egg Hunt
Sunday, April 20th
SEATINGS: 10am to 2pmChildren (10 & Under) $14.95
Adults $29.95
Mall Hours: Mon-Sat 9:30am-5:30pmhurs 9:30am-7:00pm Sun Noon-4:00pm
Village Shops & Chessie's RestaurantLook what’s in Store for You!
200 Applebee Street, Downtown BarringtonOf Lake Cook/Main Street, Next to Jewel Shopping Center
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