Wadsfest at The Shanty

Elana Brinkman, 11, of Kenosha looks at her competitors during the children's pie eating contest, she ended up winning by nearly eating her entire pie.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The whistle is blown to end the children's pie eating contest, Lucas Kenar, 8, of Wadsworth gazes at Elana Brinkman, 11, of Kenosha's pie while Steven Bosko, 8, of Wadsworth sneaks a few more bites.  Elana took first, Lucas second, and Steven third.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Huge crowds gathered around the adult pie eating contest which was won by Joel Mishork, 22, of Milwaukee.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Alex Mishork, 15, (red Shirt) looks at how much his brother, Joel Mishork, 22, has eaten, while their friend Valerie Rapp, 15, of Gurnee licks piece of pie off her face, Joel would end up winning.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

August Wells, 8, of Wadsworth, gives his mightiest pull, but it wasn't enough, his team ended up loosing in the second round of the children's tug-a-war tournament.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

The pink team:  Abbie Bosko, 7, of Wadsworth, Ashleigh May, 11, of Wadsworth, Kayla Zalenz, 12, of Wadsworth, and Grace Burba, 13, of Beach Park, pulled their greatest pull and won, took second overall in the children's tug-a-war tournament.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Erin Wells, 8, of Wadsworth, tries to lead her team to victory in the children's tug-a-war contest but wasn't quite sufficient, placed third overall.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Mr. Fun Time Show himself, making a balloon pirate sword for Lucas Kenar, 8, of Wadsworth.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Carina Monroe, 7, of Wadsworth enjoys her ride on a pony to the fullest, Natalie Tyran, 12, of Wadsworth pulls the pony incase of any danger that might occur.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Grayslake Central High School Varsity Football Coach

Coach Nick Goshe advises his top varsity players on some pointers during a scrimmage.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Youth Basketball Tournament at Hinkston Park

Waukegan Traveling Stars vs. Illinois Bobcat Express.  Sam Gray of Waukegan dribbles one in, scoring a total of 6 points during this game.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Waukegan Traveling Stars vs. Illinois Bobcat Express.  Linden Curry, shoots and sinks a free throw, scoring 10 points overall during this match.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Waukegan Traveling Stars vs. Illinois Bobcat Express.  Brandon White dribbles another score in totaling 12 points overall.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Linden Curry, shoots while being blocked by two, sinks this for a total of 10 points overall.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Linden Curry of Waukegan, schools the Bobcat Express and flies in with a lay-up, only a bit too late, Waukegan ended 8 points behind the Bobcat Express.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Youth Triathlon at Belvidere Park

 Monroe Dixon, 11 from Prattville, Alabama, takes first in the bicycle race.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media) 

Nicole Drexler, 9 of Waukegan, laughs with her family after placing second in the bicycle race.  Her father, Roy (left), her sister Destiney and mother Michelle, friend Ashland and Grandma Grace.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Zach Paxton, 8 of Zion, wins first in the bicycle race with Tyger Guarnizo, 7 of Waukegan just behind him.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Julia Ward, 10 of Waukegan, takes first in her age grouping, in the run.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Very emotional race, Zach Paxton, 8 of Zion, beats Tyger Guarnizo, 7 of Waukegan, Tyger was in the lead the entire run until the last 20 feet, Zach made his move and passed him.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Great sportsmanship, shown by Zach Paxton, 8 of Zion, shaking the hand of defeated opponent, Tyger Guarnizo, 7 of Waukegan, after the run.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Legion Baseball 10th District Playoffs: Barrington at Libertyville.

Libertyville's Head Coach, Jim Schurr, gives a prep talk just before the game begins.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Libertyville's A.J. Schurr slides safely into second, David Alameda of Barrington, dodges A.J.'s slide.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

A.J. Schurr slides safely into home scoring a run with Barrington's pitcher, Thomas J Unak trying but fails to tag him out,  Adam Quinn gets ready to bat.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Libertyville's pitcher, Jeremy Butler, pitches them in strong and hard.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Libertyville's A.J. Schurr and Tyler Schnergert are ready for barrington's runner to second.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Basketball Tournament at Bevier Park

 Last years most 3 pointers champion, Conception Martinez, 19, of Waukegan, sank three and did not make it to the final round.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Dewayne Millbrooks, 22 of Arkansas, competes in the Most three pointers, concentrates hard, but does not make it to the final round.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Kenyatta Triplett, 16 of Round Lake concentrates during the 3 point contest, while the other competitors look on.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Local spectators gather to cheer on friends and family, here during the three point contest.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Dewayne Millbrooks blocks Heath Hoffman, competing during the semifinals in the 3 on 3 tournament.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Heath Hoffman squeezes through trying his hardest to get a play in, during the semifinals of the 3 on 3 tournament.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Health Hoffman and Ryan Muller watch Dewayne Millbrooks go for a 3, during the semifinals of the 3 on 3 tournament.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Ryan Muller dribbles one in against opposing team player, Dewayne Millbrooks, during the semifinals of the 3 on 3 tournament.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Dewayne Millbrooks brings one in for his team in the semifinals of the 3 on 3 tournament.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Tanabata Festival at Lilac Lodge in Bowen Park

Floyd Asonwha and his wife Gidget, from Pleasant Prairie, decorating their piece of paper with a wish, that will later be hung from a tree for the tradition of the festival.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

 Gidget Asonwha, of Pleasant Prairie, hangs her wish from a tree, which will later set afloat on a river or be burned after the festival, in accordance with tradition from over 2,000 years ago.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

 Karla Floures, 18, of Waukegan and Diego Floures, 20, of Waukegan, hang their paper wishes, which will later set afloat on a river or be burned after the festival, in accordance with tradition from over 2,000 years ago.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Terra Moran and daughter Paulina Akiko Moran, age 6, of Waukegan, decorate their paper with a wish that will be hung from a tree and will later set afloat on a river or be burned after the festival.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Terra Moran, of Waukegan, hangs her wish while her daughter Paulina Akiko Moran, age 6 watches, also Grandma Katsuko Moran, in the background, hangs her wish as well.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

A simple wish, something we could all use a little of, though extremely powerful and set apart from the others.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Kyra Lyons, age 11, of Waukegan, hangs her wish with the rest of her family's wishes, which will later set afloat on a river or be burned after the festival, in accordance with tradition from over 2,000 years ago.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Relay for life with survivors of cancer and families with relatives with cancer, raising money for cancer patients and research

Lisa Nielsen of Mundelein, receiving flowers, ribbons, and a kiss for being such an inspiration for others that hope to survive cancer like she did.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

 Chamber of Commerce raising money by selling popcorn, all the earnings are donated.  From the left, there is Marie R. Hertel, Stephanie Smith-Howard, and John Hershey.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

"Love for Louise", Louise Rehn who has survived cancer with the help from love and support of these fine people.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

This years cancer survivors finish the first lap, for every lap, a certain amout of money is donated to the American Cancer Society.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Ellen Zauner of Island Lake, rings the bell for completing her first lap.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Round Lake High School Graduation: Class of 2009

;, ready to go into the real world.  Just after everyone received their diplomas, caps were tossed into the air for celebration that high school has finally ended.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Big crowd in a small gym, it was such an overload, they had to move people into the theater to watch a live feed on display, people were upset.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Here was a dedication in honor of Christopher Campos with a memorial song sang while his relatives stood and listened.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Relatives of Christopher Campos, listening to the dedication they had during the ceremony.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Matthew Douglas chatting with others in relief of the end of high school.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)

Carlos Gomez holding Carlos Gomez Jr. showing everyone how proud he is of his son.  (Mark Ukena/Sun-Times Media)