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A Walk Through North Shore History

This week's Patch Portraits also features a Northbrook educator's farewell.

This week's Patch Portraits also features a Northbrook educator's farewell. Dozens of area residents braved the gloomy weather Saturday morning to learn a bit about the people buried in St. Joseph Cemetery. The cemetery was built in 1843 and is the third oldest Catholic cemetery in the Chicago area. The Wilmette Historical Museum has spent the better part of the last year researching those laid to rest in the cemetery, many of whom were instrumental in the early days of Grosse Point, which would later become part of Wilmette.  The event Saturday was the culmination of the last year's efforts.   "We think there are about a thousand people buried here in the cemetery," stated Rachel Kuhn, Programs and Publicity Coordinator for the Historical…

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Wilmette Kicks off Black History Month Student Competition

Students can use creative talents to compete for money, community recognition

February is Black History month and to promote the African-American heritage of our nation, Wilmette is holding its annual Black History Month Competition. Sponsored by the Village of Wilmette Community Relations Commission, the competition is open to Wilmette public and private school students, in kindergarten through eighth grade. Contest winners will receive valuable savings bonds as well as formal recognition at a Village Board meeting. "The idea behind the contest is that we believe it is important to celebrate Black History Month throughout the community and this is one way of doing so," Nina Vetter, village administrative assistant, told Patch. Kids are expected to keep within one of two basic themes while letting their creativity …

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