Community Corner
Senior Spelling Bee Winners Come from Des Plaines
Two seniors from Des Plaines will be moving on to the regional spelling bee competition this summer.
The annual MaineStreamers Senior Spelling Bee was held on March 12 at Maine Township Town Hall in Park Ridge.
Here, l to r in the back row, are Judges Trustee Walter Kazmierczak, Assessor Susan Moylan Krey, and Supervisor Carol A. Teschky. In the front row, l to r, are Dianne Benerza (1st Place Winner from Des Plaines) , Pronouncer Elinore Davis of Morton Grove, and Robert Weiss (2nd Place Winner from Des Plaines). The winning word was minestrone.
The winners will go on to the regional competition in June and hopefully, to the state finals, in August. The spelling Bee has been offered to Illinois Senior Centers since the early 1980’s. The state of Illinois is split up into 13 regions and each region is invited to host both local and a regional event. Then representatives from each region compete at the state level which is held in conjunction with Senior Day at the State Fair.
For more information on the MaineStreamers programs, events and activities call 847-297-2510 or visit www.mainetownship.com.
