January/February

ABOUT THIS ISSUE: We welcome 2012 with a look at the Healthier Barrington Needs Survey and its underlying story of a community that knows how to work together – one that leverages the feedback for the good of all. Our feature stories showcase the immense resources found right here in the Barrington area to help with everyone, especially job seekers, start their year off with promise.

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Featured in About Town:
Our news section begins with an update on Doug McConnell's swim across the Channel. Written by his wife, Susan, the story concludes our series on the Channel Swim.

Open Spaces - April Anderson: There’s no stopping the good work and outdoor activities of Citizens for Conservation, even in winter.
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Down Cellar - Jim Bryant's Wine Column: Fasten your seatbelt for a fun ride to the New York Wine Experience with Jim, who writes, “A Bordeuax Fantasy” based on the trip.
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What's Cooking - Kathy Harrison: “The Salt Talks” takes you into the world of the little white grain in Kathy’s always marvelous style. Read Now (pdf).

Barrington 220 - Tom Leonard: In this issue, there are three articles that focus on a greater understanding of China’s education, and ours. Read Now.

Teaching Moments: Rucha Shah, a student at BHS, gives us good reasons to rethink our driving habits.
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Fitness: On January 20, don’t miss the Youth Arts Alive event at the BHS auditorium. Read more on page 143.
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Community: The Barrington Area United Way hopes that success is in the bag at the inaugural Power of the Purse luncheon on March 1.
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Interview

"Hire Yourself - Thoughts on Economic Survival." An Interview with attorney Josh Barney. Josh shares ideas for small business owners and entrepreneurs.
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Quintessential America

Quintessential America's writer David Rutter shares a story of a man who turned his tragedy into a meaningful mission to help others.
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About Town

For more information on on what's happening around Barrington with events and the latest news, read About Town, which starts on page 45 in the current issue.  
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Snapshots

Barrington’s First Honor Ride and Run. Mike Tobin wanted to do something
to honor our military men and women.
View PDF of Snapshots.

USE QB'S MEDIA CENTER: Calling all publicity and public relations personnel and possible QB contributors! Our Media Center is designed to be your go-to place for how to submit information about your event or organization. Also, we love to hear story ideas from our readers and also receive query letters from writers. Ideas such as how to prepare a press release are included.

Barrington Coalition Partner Services Directory: The directory will be available on February 1, 2012. Please check back.

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Meet the Barrington Area's trusted medical professionals in our Special Advertising Section. Read here.

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Our Education issue features three in-depth features about how New Trier Township residents and educators are leading the nation — from Trung Le's innovative design for North Shore Country Day School's new upper school addition to an outdoor laboratory project that changes the way New Trier Township High School students study the world around them. 
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