2008 Press Release: Holiday Lighting Award Recipients

For immediate release
February 18, 2008

The City recently acknowledged the students and educational groups that helped decorate the Des Plaines Metropolitan Square, downtown Des Plaines, during the holiday season. Plaques of appreciation were handed out at a recent City Council Meeting at Des Plaines City Hall. (pictured above front row left to right) Ellen King, Orchard Place Elementary School, Lauri Perrone, Orchard Place Elementary School, Jan Arens, North School Elementary School, Dr. Janice Rashid, Central Elementary School, Rebecca Weiss, Science & Arts Academy Alum, Meg Grish, Science & Arts Academy, Des Plaines Mayor Tony Arredia, Susan Meehan, St. Zachary’s and Mary Keenley, Willows Academy, (back row left to right) Jennifer Salerno, Resurrection High School, unidentified recipient, Patti McDonough, South Elementary School, Marty Moylan, 2nd Ward Alderman, Laura Murphy, 3rd Ward Alderman, Jean Higgason, 4th Ward Alderman, Karen Robertson, Brentwood Elementary School, Carla Brookman, 5th Ward Alderman, unidentified recipient, Mark Walsten, 6th Ward Alderman, Shari Eklof, Chippewa Middle School, Don Smith, 7th Ward Alderman, Leah Kimmelmann, Cumberland Elementary School, Rosemary Argus, 8th Ward Alderman, Michele Morris, Willows Academy, Patty Flannigan, St. Zachary’s, Dick Keenley, St. Zacahary’s, unidentified recipient, and Dan Johnson, Iroquois Community School, pose for a photograph in the Des Plaines City Council Chambers where the plaques were presented.

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