Niles 7-2-15 by Bugle, Sentinel & Enterprise Newspapers

JULY 2, 2015 VOL. 59 ISSUE 39

Niles Village board gave the go-ahead to negotiate a new water supplier agreement with evanston

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NEWS Morton Grove Talks Tax Increases Village says proposal would increase revenue without raising property tax

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Niles board briefs New rules approved for employees who lose driver’s license

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Special Voices Area athletes reach up for World Games

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SPORTS Hedgcock Poy Downers South junior named top player after dominant season

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Morton Grove Village Board votes to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana

BY IGOR STUDENKOV FOR THE BUGLE he Morton Grove Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution that would allow police officers to fine rather than arrest residents caught will small amounts of marijuana. The resolution was originally introduced during the board’s June 8 meeting. It applies to cases where residents are caught growing, selling, giving away or otherwise possessing less than 30 grams of non-medical marijuana. Instead of being arrested, violators will now be fined between $100 and $750. Board documents showed that the resolution was recommended by village staff. That recommendation stated that residents who are arrested for possession of small amounts of marijuana should have the charges dismissed. The village added that fines would free up police resources and may act as a better deterrent. See ‘PARDON’ on page 14

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Niles, Morton Grove to begin water supply negotiations Both villages would use bonds to pay for necessary infrastructure improvements By Igor Studenkov for the bugle

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The village of Niles Board of Trustees gave the go-ahead to negotiate a new water supplier agreement with Evanston at its June 23 meeting. The village is working with Morton Grove, which authorized the negotiations two weeks earlier. The two villages hired Gewalt Hamilton Associates, a Vernon Hills-based engineering firm, to advise them on the engineering aspects of the negotiations. Niles Mayor Andrew Przybylo said the decision is an important

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milestone for the village. “This is a real legacy project,” he said. “It’s not even a guess – I have it on good authority that it’s going to save money.” If the negotiations are successful, Niles and Morton Grove will issue bonds to pay for the costs necessary to bring Evanston water to their sewer systems. The new pipeline would run from Skokie’s existing connection to Evanston, largely following Oakton Street. Once in Niles, the pipeline would turn south on Harlem Avenue until it reaches the village’s water treatment plant near the intersection of Milwaukee and Touhy avenues. For the past few years, Niles and

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If the negotiations are successful, Niles and Morton Grove will issue bonds to pay for the costs necessary to bring Evanston water to their sewer systems.

Morton Grove have been looking for an alternative water supplier due to concerns that Chicago water rates were becoming increasingly expensive. The two villages hired Gewalt to study potential alternative options. In May 2014, the consulting firm recommended Glenview and

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Evanston as potential alternative suppliers. In February, Niles hired consulting firm WRB LLC to determine if either option was feasible. In March, Glenview indicated that it was no longer interested in pursuing the project, leaving Evanston as a

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sole alternative option. In May, WRB advised Niles and Morton Grove that, while connecting their sewers to Evanston would be costly, the two villages would spend less in the long run if they made the switch from Chicago. Morton Grove’s board of trustees voted June 8 to begin official negotiations with Evanston. During its June 22 meeting, the board voted to hire Gewalt to advise the village on any engineering issues that might come up during negotiations. A day later, the Niles Village Board voted unanimously to begin negotiations and to hire Gewalt for engineering advice. Both villages will be advised by WRB and consulting firm Holland and Knight LLP. Each village will pay Gewalt no more than $33,000 for its services.

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Village considers increases to several taxes Village says proposal will boost revenue without raising property tax By Igor Studenkov for the bugle

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The Morton Grove Board of Trustees is considering raising most village taxes, stopping short of a property tax increase. During its June 22 meeting, the board held first readings for a series of resolutions that would increase the village sales tax, motor fuel tax and natural gas use tax. The village said the proposal is one way to increase revenue and reduce dependence on property taxes. Tom Friel, village administrator pro-tem, said the increases would bring about $1 million in extra revenue. However, he was quick to emphasize that those are conservative estimates, and the actual number could be higher. Friel, who also serves as Morton Grove Fire Department chief,

gave a presentation outlining the proposal. He explained that the village has a number of long-term capital projects planned for the next four fiscal years. The village expects to spend approximately $20 million on renovations to the police department and village hall, about $250,000 on vehicle and equipment purchase, and $1 million on street improvements. Friel said the village also expects to pay between $1 million and $2 million on sewer improvements. If Morton Grove decides to switch its water suppliers from Chicago to Evanston, the improvements will include work related to connecting Morton Grove sewers to pipes that currently carry water from Evanston to Skokie. Friel also noted that the current Illinois state budget proposal calls for a decrease of Morton Grove’s share of the state income tax, which

could put further strain on village finances. He said the village wants to raise money without raising property taxes; that means finding other sources of revenue. Village staff surveyed municipalities throughout Chicagoland to get a sense of what sort of taxes they charge, Friel added. Staff looked at Niles, Skokie, Lincolnwood, Des Plaines and Evanston, among others. The first tax the village proposed raising is the business occupation tax – a sales tax Morton Grove levies against everything except vehicles, groceries, medical sales and medical supplies. The tax was first levied in 1991 and last increased to 1 percent in 2003, according to Friel. The village proposal calls for it to be raised to 1.25 percent. “This is the equivalent of what our neighbors Niles and Skokie are charging,” he said. The next tax considered was the motor fuel tax, which Friel said was introduced in 2003 and last raised in 2005 to 2 cents. The village proposal calls for increasing the

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Board Briefs: New rules for employees who lose license By Igor Studenkov for the bugle

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The village board approved new procedures for handling village employees who lose their driver’s licenses. The new rules, which will be incorporated into the village’s employee handbook, state that if an employee loses their license and their duties require them to have one, he or she will have 45 days to get it back. In the meantime, the employee may be reassigned to a position that doesn’t require a license. If there’s no position available, the employee would be placed on leave, where he or she would be required to use their vacation time, compensatory time or personal hours. If the employee is unable to get their driver’s license back after 45 days, the village would have to decide to either permanently reassign the employee to a position that does not require a

Niles Family Services Director Tony Hollenback accepts the $500 donation from the Niles Lions Club. license or fire the employee.

Lions Club donation The Niles Lions Club donated $500 to the Niles Department of Family Services Food Pantry at the June 23 village board meeting. Upon receiving the check, Tony Hollenback, director of the department, thanked the Lions Club for its generosity. “We really appreciate your support,” he said. The pantry is located on the third floor of the Niles Civil Center and

is open every weekday from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., and between 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. on Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays. In addition to food, the pantry hands out hygiene supplies and some clothing.

Block party supplies Mayor Przybylo used the June 23 meeting as an opportunity to do an overview of the supplies the village is making available for free

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tax to 4 cents per gallon. At that rate, Morton Grove would be at the same level as Des Plaines and Evanston, and lower than Skokie’s 5 cents per gallon, according to Friel. Finally, the proposal calls for increasing the natural gas use tax, which has not been raised since it was introduced in 2002. If the proposal is approved, the tax would be raised from 2 cents per term to 5 cents per term, which places it at the same level as Skokie’s tax. Village estimates showed that the increase would amount to an average of $4.50 per household. The village board is expected to vote on the proposal, which Friel urged the trustees to approve, at its next meeting. “We feel that user taxes will maintain parity with our

neighboring communities while assisting our residents by keeping property taxes in check,” he said.

New village clerk Morton Grove Social Services Committee chair Connie Travis was officially appointed village clerk at the June 22 meeting. The position became vacant after Village Clerk Ed Ramos was elected to the board of trustees in April. Travis will serve out the remainder of Ramos’ term, which ends in two years. After being sworn in, Travis thanked Morton Grove Mayor Dan DiMaria, as well as members of her family. She promised to take her responsibilities very seriously. “I promise the residents of Morton Grove that I’ll take my

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www.cookcountycrimestoppers.org • 800.535.stop Thursday, July 2, 2015 | ni lesbug le.com The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Niles, Park Ridge and Morton Grove police departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

Niles Dennis Laboy, 35, 1500 block of Grant Court, Hanover Park, was arrested at 3:15 p.m. June 20 in the 8500 block of Golf Road for retail theft.

Deona P. Madison, 36, 800 block of North Karlov Avenue, Chicago, was arrested at 4:27 p.m. June 20 in the 5600 block of Touhy Avenue for retail theft.

Melissa L. Hill, 26, 9100 block of Potter Road, Des Plaines, was arrested at 4 p.m. June 20 at the Golf Mill Shopping Center for retail theft.

Caroline Nute, 54, 7500 block of Kenneth Avenue, Skokie, was arrested at 11:30 p.m. June 19 in the 6900 block of Touhy Avenue for no valid driver’s license.

Niharika R. Patel, 40, 9400 block of Overhill Avenue, Morton Grove, was arrested at 6:57 p.m. June 19 at the Golf Mill Shopping Center for retail theft.

Lukasz Walus, 23, 9200 block of Major Avenue, Morton Grove, was arrested at 2:15 a.m. June 20 in the 6800 block of Touhy Avenue for DUI, possession of cannabis and open alcohol.

William R. Wolter, 47, 500 block of Armitage Avenue, Chicago, was arrested at 12:48 a.m. June 20 in the 6800 block of Touhy Avenue for suspended license.

license | from page 3 to anyone wishing to hold a block party. “The village is providing four

Mateo Hernandez, 25, 2900 block of North Wisner Avenue, Chicago, was arrested at 11:30 p.m. June 19 in the 8100 block of Milwaukee Avenue for no valid driver’s license, no working tail lights and no proof of insurance.

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Juan Rodas, 25, 4900 block of West Deming Place, Chicago, was arrested at 7:30 p.m. June 14 at Higgins and Dee roads for speeding and no valid driver’s license.

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Nicholas Colletti, 18, 500 block of North Broadway Avenue, Park Ridge, was arrested at 11:27 p.m. June 14 at Stewart and Prospect for zero tolerance (alcohol).

Braden Gebavi, 18, 1000 block of South Hamlin Avenue, Park Ridge, was arrested at 11:27 p.m. June 14 at Stewart and Prospect avenues for zero tolerance (alcohol).

Ali Khan, 19, 9000 block of West Church Street, Des Plaines, was arrested at 5:16 a.m. June 15 in the 700 block of North Delphia Avenue for DUI-alcohol, no valid insurance, improper lane usage and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. Maksym Ivanov, 21, 1300 block of Glenlake Avenue, Park Ridge, was arrested at 4:39 p.m. June 17 in the 1300 block of Glenlake

tents, four tables and 24 chairs,” he said. “We have enough for two block parties on any given day. It’s pretty easy to do and it’s lots of fun.”

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James Kasch, 18, 1000 block of South Washington Avenue, Park Ridge, was arrested at 11:27 p.m. June 14 at Stewart and Prospect avenues for zero tolerance (alcohol) and possession of alcohol by a minor.

Nevenka Nedinic, 60, was arrested at 12:30 p.m. June 22 at the Golf Mill Shopping Center for retail theft.

Avenue for criminal damage to property. Orlando Munoz, 28, 1800 block of North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, was arrested at 6:32 a.m. June 20 in the 2300 block of Oakton Street for DUI.

p.m. June 21 at Luther Lane and Dempster Street for driving while license suspended.

Rivard Dupiton, 21, 100 block of Asbury Avenue, Evanston, was arrested at 6:44 a.m. June 20 at Nordica and Devon avenues for fleeing and eluding, no valid driver’s license, speeding and disobeyed stop sign.

Janet Gonzalez, 21, 800 block of North Madison Street, Woodstock, was arrested at 7:45

Przybylo added that residents could call the Niles Fire Department to get a fire truck to spray kids with water during the block party. He said that he hopes next year’s tents would have advertisements from Niles businesses. Residents must fill out an application and submit a petition at least 14 days ahead of time to hold a block party, according to the village. The applications, as well as information about reserving equipment, is available on the village website at il-niles.civicplus. com/702/Block-Party

Street for driving while license suspended. Sharan K. Dulai, 22, Fremont, California, was arrested in the 6900 block of Golf Road for drunk disorderly and resisting/ obstructing a police officer.

Morton Grove James J. Fergus, 58, Skokie, was arrested June 18 in the 6200 block of Lincoln Avenue for battery.

Anna Zientek, 59, Niles, was arrested June 16 in the 7300 block of Dempster Street for DUI and hit and run.

Andre A. Sepulveda, 22, Morton Grove, was arrested June 18 at Lehigh Avenue and Davis

taxes | from page 3 duties in the highest regard,” she said. “I look forward to learning how to be the best clerk I can be and getting down to business.”

Library gets go ahead on expansion After months of meeting and numerous traffic studies, the village board approved the Morton Grove Public Library’s application to use the building at 6200 Lincoln Ave. The library originally bought the building as a space to move materials and equipment previously stored in

Edwin Ruiz, 38, Chicago, was arrested June 21 at Dempster Street and Major Avenue for endangering the health of a child.

James R. Lane, 21, Morton Grove, was arrested June 24 at Foster Street and Shermer Road for driving while license suspended.

the main building. During the recent renovations, the building was reconfigured to include study rooms, a dedicated teen space and a media lab, among other changes. Under Morton Grove law, the library has a right to expand into commercial areas but it must file a special use permit before getting the go ahead. The permit was granted on the conditions that the library complies with the village engineer’s recommendations. The library will also be required to submit any plans to reduce parking at the building for village staff review.

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correction In the June 25 issue of The Niles Bugle, the incorrect name was used in the headline of an obituary for Frank J. Sergot. The corrected obituary will run in the July 2 issue. The Niles Bugle regrets the error.

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hedgCOCK DOMINANT Downers South junior tabbed Voyager Media Player of the Year

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The word dominant is often thrown around too much in the world of sports. However, when it comes to Downers Grove South’s Caroline Hedgecock, it may be an understatement. The junior lost only one game on the pitching rubber this season, winning 15. Her lone loss was a 5-4 defeat in the IHSA Class 3A Supersectional to eventual state champion Marist. On the season, she posted a 1.12 ERA with 136 strikeouts in 94 innings At the plate, Hegecock batted .543, posting 57 hits in 105 at bats. She scored 45 runs, had 14 doubles, 5 triples, 10 home runs and she drove in a school-record 68 runs. For her success, she is the 2015 Voyager Media Softball Player of the Year. “She had a wonderful year for us, not only pitching, but also hitting. She hit third in our lineup and was instrumental to our offense,” said South coach Ron Havelka. “When she was on, not many teams could hit her very well, in fact there were many games where the ball was never even hit out of the infield.” Hedgecock, a University of Maryland commit, had a rare ability to separate her mental game in the circle and still focus at

the plate. “There wasn’t really one thing,” she said. “I focus a lot on pitching and hitting is extra for me, but when they both are working, it’s a blast for me.” She credits her RBI record this year to those hitting ahead of her in the lineup. “Our first two batters put up amazing numbers this season and were almost always on,” she said. “Hitting is contagious and that really helped.” The rest of the all-area members are:

Steph aBeLLo The senior catcher leaves Benet as owner of the IHSA’s all-time record for career home runs (60) and is the career school recordholder for RBI with 211. This season, the University of Illinois recruit slugged 13 homers and had 44 RBI to go along with a .379 average.

Jen aMeS Joliet West senior second baseman batted .435, with 13 home runs, 30 RBI, 32 runs scored with an on base percentage of .474. Ames struck out only nine times in 108 at bats. In the field, she posted a .957 fielding percentage.

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downers south’s caroline hedgcock is the Voyager Media softball player of the year.

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INSTAGRAM: Readers, attending a game in your area? Take a photo and tag @buglenewspapers for a chance to be featured! Thursday, July 2, 2015 | ni lesbug le.com all-area | from page 7 to give Downers South perhaps the best one-two pitching duo in the state. Buresch’s stellar numbers included an 18-1 record, a 1.36 ERA and 153 strikeouts in 108 innings. She went undefeated as a freshman last season (15-0).

Lockport with a 2.06 ERA and 80 strikeouts on the season.

Gretchen Egly

Morgan Krieger

Megan LoBianco

Joanna Cirrincione

Plainfield Central senior hit .378 with 10 home runs, 33 RBI and 10 doubles.

Plainfield North senior batted .424 with six homers and 31 RBI. Was a three-year varsity starter and is continuing her career at St. Ambrose University.

The junior’s switch to shortstop from third base this season was flawless, as was her production at bat for Downers South. One of three Mustang batters to hit over .500 this season (.526), LoBianco slugged eight homers (second on the team) and drove in 57 runs.

The senior All-CSL South pitcher and outfielder “really came into her own this year,” said Niles West coach Nicole Reynolds. She was the Wolves’ No. 1 pitcher (10 victories in 2015) but also was one of the club’s leading hitters with a .420 average and six homers. She struck out only six times all season.

The freshman from Resurrection in Chicago was an All-GCAC pick this year who led the Bandits in eight statistical categories, including batting average (.448), stolen bases (22) and runs scored (36). “Joanna was the table-setter for our offense,” said Resurrection coach Fred Angelini. “She could bunt, slap, or hit for power. On defense, Joanna made the transition from center field to shortstop look easy using her strong arm, her great speed and an explosive first step.”

Alyssa Callans

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She helped carry JCA to a regional title, both with the bat and her right arm. On the season, she batted .386 with a .466 OBS and a .632 slugging percentage. She had 26 RBI, 44 hits, five home runs and scored 31 runs. In the circle, she posted a 17-8 record with a 2.18 ERA with a 1.14 WHIP. She had 174 strikeouts and only 38 walks.

The sophomore catcher from Plainfield Central batted .403 with 33 RBI, four homer and 12 doubles. She added a .974 fielding average.

Maya Caballero

Justine Cielenski Posted an 11-3 record for

Brooklyn Daly Daly, a sophomore from Plainfield Central, picked up her second regional title win on the mound this year. She went 26-4 on the mound with a 1.75 ERA and 186 strikeouts. At the plate she hit .385 with 15 RBI, eight doubles and a pair of homers.

Alyssa Hajduk Junior batted .308 on the season for Minooka, with 10 stolen bases, 10 RBI and 16 runs scored. She was a dominant pitcher in the SPC, posting a 13-6 ERA with a 1.07 ERA, while notching 176 strikeouts in 140 innings.

HALLIE HOLLATZ She posted a .466 average for Lockport. On the season, she tallied five doubles, two triples, six home runs, while collecting 29 RBI and scoring 30 runs. Defensively, Hollatz posted a .962 fielding percentage.

JEN JACOBSON She batted .455 with a .607 on base percentage for Bolingbrook. She will play next season at the University Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Hannah Kalnicky The Plainfield East sophomore hit .398 with 47 hits, 10 doubles, two triples, four homers, 25 RBI and scored 33 times.

Kristin Lea There wasn’t an easy out in Downers South’s lineup this season, and the junior outfielderinfielder was chief among them. Lea, a junior, hit .574 and totaled 81 hits—a new single-season school record, eclipsing the old mark of 72 set by University of Wisconsin star Marissa Mersch in 2012. In addition, her 28 doubles tied her for the most two-base hits in a single season in IHSA history, and she was second on the team in RBI with 59 while hitting in the No. 2 spot.

Megan Lotarski Bolingbrook senior dominated on the mound to the tune of a 12-8 record with a .66 ERA in 137 innings pitched and broke the 200 strikeout mark in the playoffs. She will play next season at Western Illinois University.

Katie Polaski Polaski is a leadoff, lefthanded slap hitter who took

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Thursday, July 2, 2015 | ni lesbug le.com all-area | from page 9 over that role last season as a freshman for Downers North. The second baseman, who’s verbally committed to Loyola, continued to improve during her sophomore campaign this spring, hitting .452 with a .587 on-base percentage.

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bolINGbRooK bASebAll How many people do you follow? 250 How many followers do you have? 200 What is your favorite thing about Twitter? To see what everyone is up to. I follow my teammates and we get conversations going. Who is your favorite person to follow and why? My friend DJ. He always Tweets the funniest stuff. I follow a lot of athletes too. Adam wainwright, he Tweets out funny stuff from the clubhouse. Have you ever Tweeted a celebrity and has it worked? yeah, I commented on a tweet from linden Ashby from Teen wolf on MTV and he Tweeted back to me.

A Voyager Media all-area team member for the second straight year, Richardson last summer verbally committed to Michigan after previously committing to Illinois. The senior captain hit .448 this season with 32 RBI for Maine South, which won 20 games this season. “She has been a silent leader on the team leading by example on the field,” said Maine South coach Emmy Paiser. “At the plate she has taken the three spot as her own. Just stepping up to the plate, Courtney gave our team a confidence boost. In the outfield she has consistently made difficult plays look simple.”

kILey roBB Sophomore pitcher from Joliet West went 15-7 on the season with a 2.2 ERA. At the plate, she batted .387, with three home runs, 17 RBI and 25 runs scored.

aLySIa rodrIgueZ Senior shortstop for Joliet West batted .449, with 13 home runs, 29 RBI, 29 runs scored, and a .495 OBP.

MIChaeLa SChLattMan Plainfield Central senior shortstop and four-year starter and regional title-winner batted

.439 on the season with 44 runs and 26 RBI. She hit six home runs to go along with four triples, 13 doubles and stole 15 bases. She will be continuing her career at the University of Miami-Ohio. “Michaela had an incredible year for us,” Campbell said. “She played 14 conference games without an error at short, she is our team leader, every ball put in play you hear her directing her teammates where to play the ball. She is the spark for our team in the leadoff spot and the team’s leading hitter for the second year. She works hard at practice and helps make everyone better.”

MIkey SInnot A junior from Plainfield East, Sinnot batted .427 with 47 hits, 13 doubles, three triples, four homers, 28 RBI and scored 32 runs.

eMILy SuwanSkI Suwanski, a four-year outfield starter for coach Emmy Paiser’s Maine South Hawks, hit .500 in an injury-free season—her first since being on varsity. “The past three years she has missed a month or more due to three different injuries,” Paiser noted. “This year she continued to work hard and was injury free doing what we always knew she could do. Emily was a leader with a voice, always getting the team going or making sure they were doing what needed to be done.”

EMMA VARSBERGS The senior third baseman for Downers North belted six homers and hit .384. She was an All-West Suburban Conference pick, and

will be playing collegiately at the University of Indianapolis. “Emma is of most coachable kids I’ve ever had,” said DGN coach Eric Landschoot. “She’s good at staying composed but has her own way of showing her competitiveness. She hit some balls this season that are rare to see a high school softball player hit. I’m sure she’ll jump right into a playing role as a freshman (at Indianapolis).”

Zoe varSBergS Emma’s younger sister, the sophomore first baseman established herself not only as one of Downers North’s top hitters in 2015, but as the focal point of the Trojans’ lineup for the next two seasons. She sported a.461 average with two homers, 24 RBI and a .506 on-base percentage. Zoe has already verbally committed to Northern Illinois.

BIanCa voZenILek Vozenilek, a sophomore pitcher from Plainfield East, shut out Downers North to win the regional title. She went 20-9 with 206 strikeouts and a 1.82 ERA.

eMILy york York was a four-year starter at Benet, and her coach, Jerry Schilf, marvels at her defensive play, calling her “the best first baseman in the area. Defensively, she’s phenomenal first basemen. She singlehandedly kept us in many games because of her glove.” York also was a force at the plate, hitting a career .470 with 31 homers. Scott Taylor and Mike Sandrolini contributed

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Bibliobop at the Golf Mill Shopping Center! 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Join us at Center Court for a dance field trip in the mall. Ms. Cate will bring the tunes and fun, you bring your dancing feet.

friendship and successful economic bond. Presented by German historian Anette Isaacs. Cosponsored by MGPL and YIVO.

the Fourth of July holiday with your family, friends and neighbors at the American Legion Civic Center, 6140 Dempster St. The three-day community event features carnival rides, games, kid’s activities, a beer garden, food court, fantastic live entertainment and more. The event also features a parade and fireworks display on July Fourth. For more information, visit www. mortongrovedays.org.

JULY 1

Photo Know-How: Take Better Photos. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. Just in time for the MGPL Teen Instagram Contest! Learn the basics of photo composition and editing, then go on a group photo hunt throughout the library and surrounding outside area. Bring your own smartphone, or camera, if you have one. Registration required. http://calendar.mgpl.org/

JULY 2

Germany and Israel: 50 Years of an Unlikely Friendship. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library ,6140 Lincoln Ave. This year marks 50 years of German-Israeli diplomatic relations that have evolved into a blossoming

Stomp Rockets! 3:30 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. Fourth through eighth grade. Build a stomp rocket out of bottles and pipes, papers and tubes. Materials will be provided. Registration required.

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Morton Grove Days. Celebrate

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Upcoming events for Seniors in the community

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Paul “Bill” Pattison Paul “Bill” Pattison, 83, was the beloved husband of Rosemary, nee Duenser; dearest father of the late William, Diane (Gordon) Wojda, Mary (Paul) Logsdon

Richard J. Helminiak Richard J. Helminiak, 77, passed away June 24. He was born July 10, 1937, in Chicago to the late Joseph and Elizabeth. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Joan, nee Anthony, and brothers Joseph and Daniel. Richard is survived by his children, Joseph (Christine), Michael, David, Richard Jr.(Annette) and Donna (Rob) Lantz; his grandchildren, Hannah, Liesl, Austin, Lucas, James, Dawson, and Shane;

Jan S. Chatchut Jan S. Chatchut, age 90, the beloved husband of the late Stella, nee Sroka; loving father of Halina (Zbigniew) Brzostowski and Zbigniew (Christine) Charchut; dearest grandfather of Margaret (Foti) Markadas, Monica (Jaroslaw) Grzeda, Renata Brzostowski, Katharina

and Kathi (Brian) Nelson; cherished grandfather of Christina Lapke, Melissa, Rebecca and Ryan Nelson, and Alec Wojda, Tarry Johnson and Susie Browning; dear brother of Carol Kelly; fond uncle of many; and friend to his devoted dog Molly. Visitation was Sunday, June 21, from 3 to 8 p.m. at Skaja

Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Funeral was Monday, June 22, at 9:15 a.m. to St John Brebeuf Church Mass at 10 a.m. Interment at Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to a favorite charity appreciated.

his dear sister Geraldine (late Jack) Laughlin; sister-in-law Belinda; and daughter-in-law Audrey. Richard graduated from Weber High School in 1955 and attended The DeVry Institute of Technology. He retired from Illinois Bell/ Ameritech and was a proud member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers. He spent the next 17 years volunteering at the Chicago Botanic Garden, where he donated much of his time. Richard was instrumental in maintaining the Garden’s Bonsai display, learning much from his bonsai mentors and was executive vice president

of the Midwest Bonsai Society, as well as helping with many other Garden events. He loved people, telling stories, and was always there to lend a helping hand anytime someone needed him. He will be missed. Visitation was Friday, June 26, from 3 to 9 p.m. at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Funeral services were Saturday, June 27 at 11:30 a.m. Burial followed at St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Red Cross are appreciated.

(James) Schoessling, and Justina, Sylvia and Jessie; and cherished great grandfather of Alexis, Natalia, Athena and Lucas. Visitation was June 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Funeral service was June 13 at 9:15 a.m. with 10 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Ransom Church. Interment at Maryhill Cemetery.

For more information, call 847-966-7302 or www. skajafuneralhomes.com.

Rose M. Schmaus Rose M. Schmaus, nee Curran, 84, Morton Grove, was the beloved wife of Richard Schmaus; loving sister -in law of Eileen Curran; and dear aunt of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Curran. Rose was a retired 40-year employee of the Walter Sobel Architecture Firm. Visitation was Tuesday, June 23, from 9 a.m until service at 10:15 a.m. at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, to St. Isaac Jogues church. Mass held at 11 am. Interment at All Saints Cemetery.

For more information, call 847-966-7302 or www. skajafuneralhomes.com.

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JULY 3

Park Ridge Fireworks Celebration. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Maine East High School on Dempster Street and Potter. Join the park district’s party staff and DJ for an interactive dance party at 6:30 p.m. No alcoholic beverages allowed. DJ Entertainment 6:30 - 8 p.m. Orchestra starts at 8 p.m. Fireworks begin at approximately 9:15 p.m. Superhero Training Camp. 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Niles library. It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s… you! Do you have what it takes to be a superhero? Kids in grades K-4 can come to our training camp to get into superhero shape. Please register by calling 847-663-1234 or online at www.nileslibrary.org/calendar. Summer Movie Musicals: Mary Poppins. 1 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. All ages. Red, White and Bycicle. Morton Grove Public Library. 4-5:30 p.m. All Ages. Get ready to celebrate the 4th of July! Decorate your bike in red, white, and blue style. Don’t forget your helmet. This event will be held outdoors on the library lawn (weather permitting).

JULY 4

Fourth of July Parade and Celebration. The village of Niles Fourth of July Parade will step off from Notre Dame College Prep at 9

pardon | from page 1 “A significant number of court prosecutions for the offense of possessing a small amount of illegal cannabis are often dismissed, resulting in limited to no deterrent effect and consuming police and prosecutor resources,” the documents stated. Before the resolution was approved, Morton Grove did not have any laws regarding penalties for possession of nonmedical marijuana. Instead, the Morton Grove Police Department deferred to state and federal laws. The village did have regulations for retailers that sold paraphernalia that could be used with marijuana and other drugs. Those regulations, which are still intact, prohibit selling such paraphernalia to residents under 18. Retailer that sells such paraphernalia also must obtain a license and keep records of every purchase.

a.m. The parade will feature local groups and organizations, as well as marching bands from around the country. The parade route starts at Notre Dame College Prep and ends at Grennan Heights at approximately 11 a.m., where residents can join the after parade Fourth of July festivities provided by the Niles Park District. Morton Grove Days Parade and Fireworks. Parade kicks off on Dempster and Central at 2:30 p.m. and features floats, marching bands, drum corps and patriotic entries. Fireworks show, presented by the Morton Grove Park District, begins when the sun goes down in Harrer Park, 6250 W. Dempster St. For more information, visit www. mortongrovedays.org. Centennial Fourth of July Party. 12:30 - 4:30 p.m. at Centennial Aquatic Center, 100 S. Western Ave., Park Ridge. Celebrate the holiday with some old fashion pool games at this family friendly event. Compete in a water balloon toss and family fun relays. Adults can even participate in cannon ball contests. For more information, visit www.prparks.org.

radio appearances by Cole Porter, Irving Berlin, George Gershwin, and others!

JULY 6

Film-Into the Woods. 11:30 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. A modern twist on several beloved Brothers Grimm fairy tales. Read to the Rainbow Dogs. 7 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6410 Lincoln Ave. Grades K-11. Registration required. Practice reading to a certified therapy dog from Morton Grove’s own Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy Foundation. Bring what you want to read or choose from our selection of books. Sessions are offered every fifteen minutes beginning at 7 p.m. Drama Club. 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library. Calling all Drama Kings and Queens, find your stage voice and learn drama skills through fun theater games, skits and improvisation. Meets on the 1st Monday of the month. For kids in grades 3-8.

JULY 8

Great American Songbook Presentation. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. Join Steve Darnall, radio host/producer of Those Were the Days for an audio-visual look back at how radio helped shape the “Great American Songbook” with rare

Civic Center book talk: Summer Reads. 1 p.m. at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center, 6140 Dempster. Whether summer is your time to catch up on weighty classics or breeze through light and speedy reads, the Morton Grove Public Library will find you plenty of fun books to take along to the beach.

Trustee Bill Grear also noted that other nearby municipalities, including Chicago, have similar ordinances. Under the newly approved ordinance, residents caught with small amounts of marijuana would pay a fine of up to $750. For possessing 0.1 – 9.9 grams of marijuana, the minimum fine is $100. The minimum penalty for possessing 10-19.9 grams of marijuana is $300 and $500 for 20-20.9 grams. The ordinance also says residents caught with small amounts of marijuana may be required to do community service or attend drug education training. Those penalties are at the discretion of the local adjudication hearing officer and may be imposed in addition to fines or in place of fines. Anyone caught selling marijuana to minors would be fined $750. Additionally, anyone who knowingly allows residents under 21 years of age to have less

than 30 grams of marijuana on their property or in their vehicle would be fined between $300$750. Trustees John Pierton and John Thill had questions about the ordinance. Pierton asked if it would impact the residents that use medical marijuana. Morton Grove Police Chief Mike Simo said it would have no impact on medical marijuana users whatsoever. Thill expressed reservations about the fine minimums, noting that the fine for the first violation of the village’s animal control ordinance was $150. Morton Grove Corporation Counsel Teresa Liston said she was sympathetic to Thill’s concerns but noted that it was beyond the scope of the resolution. The village board held the first reading on June 8. Thill was absent during the June 22 meeting, when the board held a second reading. After the second reading, the resolution was approved.

JULY 5

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