Articles filed under Pohl, Kimberly
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Glen Ellyn teen a 'born performer'
Mar 28, 2013 5:27 AM - In many ways, Serena Harnack is a typical teenager who loves Uggs, shopping and amusement parks. With a violin in her hands, however, she's anything but typical. The 14-year-old from Glen Ellyn is earning solo performances with several symphony orchestras. "You only have to hear her play for 30 seconds to realize she's a born performer," said Jim Setapen, director of the Academy at the Music Institute of Chicago. -
Low temperatures mean winter sports in PalatineJan 3, 2013 3:19 PM - If you're seeking any sort of silver lining to the plunge in temperatures we're bound to experience before winter is done, look no further than the Palatine Park District's winter sports offerings. The park district runs two unsupervised ice-skating rinks -- one for public skating and one for hockey -- at Community Park, 250 E. Wood St.
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Harper employees organize pet food, children's book drivesDec 7, 2012 7:58 AM - Instead of echoing the widespread call for canned goods, some Harper College employees have organized two holiday fundraising drives benefiting furry four-legged residents and young students.
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Palatine mom writes children's book about pet's escapadesDec 1, 2012 11:27 AM - When Kristie the hamster accidentally went through a laundry cycle and somehow lived, Geri McNeely Schultz figured she might as well turn to fiction to tell the family pet's real-life tale. The first-time author from Palatine wrote "Laundry Day," the first book in her new children's series Kristie's Excellent Adventures. It chronicles the curious hamster using colorful illustrations and rhyming text.
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Apple products a hit with Dist. 15 grant programOct 12, 2012 8:14 AM - It's a safe bet that Apple is a fan of Palatine Township Elementary District 15. The 12,000-student school district's educational foundation this week announced it will purchase 61 new iPads for recipients of its Mini-Grant program.
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Palatine Twp. starts to promote holiday programsOct 5, 2012 1:20 PM - When the holidays roll around, there's rarely a shortage -- especially in this economy -- of families who could use a bit extra. With that in mind, Palatine Township officials have already started promoting a bevy of programs aimed at assisting those who are struggling financially.
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Hanover Twp. health expo dedicated to late directorSep 14, 2012 7:49 AM - Hanover Township is gearing up to host a community health and wellness expo that will also honor the memory of the woman who started it, Trish Simon.
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Palatine cancer organization launches suspender campaignAug 3, 2012 8:05 AM - Few garments offer support the way suspenders do, so Palatine-based SuperSibs! is launching a new movement built around the classic accessory that also aims to help the brothers and sisters of children with pediatric cancer feel recognized, honored and supported.
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Palatine Chamber to host Rockin' the Blocks party July 28Jul 13, 2012 8:03 AM - The Palatine Area Chamber of Commerce will put on the Rockin' the Blocks community block party July 28 in downtown Palatine.
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Hanover Park to celebrate 20th anniversary with Sister CityJun 29, 2012 9:20 AM - Next month marks the 20th anniversary of an unlikely bond between Hanover Park and a West African nation. In July 1992, the village signed the Hanover Park Sister Cities Friendship Agreement with Cape Coast, the capital of the Central Region of Ghana. Since then, officials from both municipalities have forged an international friendship with occasional visits.
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