Niles 7-9-15 by Bugle, Sentinel & Enterprise Newspapers

JULY 9, 2015 VOL. 59 ISSUE 40

neva Bioswale is part of village’s ‘green streets’ initiative

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Featured News

nileS reCeiveS environmentalproteCtion award

Community newS

VILLAGE Moving Forward

Village approves contracts, Cleveland sewer project

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SCHOOLS Coming up short

East Maine predicts $2.7 million budget shortfall see page 3

POLICE drug Bust

Police seize marijuana, money during bust

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FORUM Come to order

Get through backlog, keep up with incoming mail

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SPORTS three time Charlie

Westmont’s Donovan tabbed POY for 3rd straight year

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BUSINESS dave says

When to save and when to splurge on a luxury item

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Residents pack streets to celebrate July 4 BY TRACY GRUEN FOr THe BUGLe

amilies decked out in red, white and blue cheered as they watched festive floats and entertainment during the annual niles Fourth of July parade. the parade kicked off at notre dame high school, and onlookers packed the streets along the parade route. Many in attendance have made it a tradition to come and watch the parade every year with family and friends. niles Mayor Andrew Przybylo cheerfully greeted residents as he walked in the front of the parade, which was sponsored by the village of niles. Josh hurwitz, a resident of niles, watched the parade with his wife and children right outside their house. “It was great,” he said of the parade. “the girls have been coming since they were born.”

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niles Mayor Andrew Przybylo greets onlookers during the annual Fourth of July parade.

Photo By trACy gruen | For the Bugle

Area residents participate in niles annual Fourth of July parade.

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Village approves union contracts, Cleveland sewer project By Igor Studenkov for the bugle

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The village of Niles Board of Trustees held a special meeting July 2, where trustees voted on several long-anticipated items. The Niles Village Board unanimously approved union contracts with Niles police officers and firefighters at last week’s meeting. Trustees also approved a $8.68 million bid for the Cleveland Corridor Sewer Improvement project, which the village expects to significantly reduce flooding on the east side of town. Prior to the July 2 meeting, Niles police officers and firefighters had been working without a contract since April 30, 2012. This meant that pay rates and other aspects of the contract were essentially frozen while negotiations were underway. While copies of the contracts weren’t publicly available, board documents indicated that the contracts were retroactive, taking effect on May 1, 2012. The contracts will expire on April 30, 2017.

Dennis McEnerney, who was recently appointed chief of the Niles Police Department, declined to comment in detail, saying only that he was pleased the contract was finally signed. After the votes were cast, Joe LoVerde, currently the board’s longest-serving trustee, said he was grateful to finally see the contract approved. “I just want to thank fire and police [personnel], and thank them for their patience,” he said. “I hope that, in the future, it will be resolved a lot sooner.” LoVerde also said he was happy that police officers and firefighters would now receive raises.

Cleveland Corridor Sewer Improvement The board then turned its attention to the Cleveland sewer project, which is the last of the Tier 1 stormwater relief projects approved as part of the June 2012 Stormwater Relief Program. The project is designed to relieve flooding along Cleveland Street and other nearby streets in eastern Niles. The Cleveland Corridor Sewer

Cleveland sewer project

last project

is the last of the Tier 1 stormwater relief projects approved as part of the June 2012 Stormwater Relief Program.

Main Street

project calls for the building of a new sewage pipe that would begin near the intersection of Main Street and Oketo Avenue.

Improvement project calls for the building of a new sewage pipe that would begin near the intersection of Main Street and Oketo Avenue and continue along Monroe Avenue until it reaches Cleveland Street. It will then continue along Cleveland Street until it reaches the Cook County Forest Preserve, where it will go into the river. The project also calls for building new pipes along Odell, Octavia, Oconto and Harlem avenues, as well as Waukegan

Road and Kenney Street. The smaller pipe would feed into the main pipe. The other two Tier 1 projects the stormwater basins at Maryhill Catholic Cemetery and Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Church – were completed in 2014. The Cleveland Corridor Sewer Improvement project was delayed while the village waited for approval from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago. The approval was granted in February. The village initially awarded the bid to DiMerio Brothers Inc. in May. However, LoVerde said Dimerio, as well as second-lowest bidder, Glenbrook Excavating & Concrete, failed to meet MWRD requirements related to advertising for minority subcontractors. The village was faced with the choice of either rebidding the contract or going with the third lowest bidder, Bolder Contractors Inc., according to LoVerde. Bolder did comply with MWRD requirements. LoVerde told the board that the

village recommended the second option. “We felt that, in the best interest of the community, we won’t be delayed with the project,” he said. “We were [also] concerned about bidding in July [and] August; it is the busiest season for contractors.” The board voted unanimously to approve the contract with Boulder. According to board documents, the contract is worth approximately $8.68 million, compared with DiMerio’s $7.3 million bid and Glenbrook’s $8.61 million bid. The village will fund the project using a $2 million reimbursement from NWRD and money borrowed through IEPA’s Revolving Loan Fund Program. Mary Anderson, director of the Niles Department of Public Works, said that the construction would start as soon as possible, with the bunk project expected to be completed during the 20162017 construction season. “The forest preserve to Caldwell would be completed this season, and there’s also work that can be done in the winter, so we can keep the project rolling,” she said.

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education > District 63

East Maine predicts $2.7 million shortfall

Photos By Igor Studenkov | For The Bugle

District 63 Assistant Superintendent of Business Services David Bane presents the preliminary fiscal 2016 budget to the Board of Education.

Uncertainty over state funding adds to deficit in preliminary budget By Igor Studenkov for the bugle

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East Maine School District 63 is expecting a $2.7 million deficit for the upcoming fiscal year, according to its preliminary budget. The deficit would partly be due to capital projects at

Apollo, Nelson and Washington elementary schools. While the district is expected to benefit from rising property values throughout Maine Township, uncertainty over the state’s budget and some of Gov. Bruce Rauner’s proposals could potentially result in revenue decreases. David Bein, the district’s assistant superintendent of

business services, presented the preliminary budget to the District 63 Board of Education during its July 1 meeting. The final version of the budget is scheduled to be approved at the September meeting. Bein said he expects some of the budget numbers to be adjusted once the district finishes hiring teachers and staffers, and the state gives a clearer indication of how much it will give schools. Several factors will affect the district’s revenues, according to Bein. Since the education portion of the Illinois state budget has been passed, he said schools will get general state aid funding. However, there are still two areas of concerns. Bein explained that it is unclear how much the district will get from the Personal Property Replacement Tax – a state corporate tax that divides revenue between all Illinois taxing bodies, including school districts. Furthermore, Bein said he was concerned about the impact of Rauner’s proposed property tax freeze could have on district revenues. “They don’t seem to make the connection that the district must provide appropriate salaries, including salary increases,” he said. “And, costs do tend to go up.”

village news

Niles receives environmental-protection award Neva Bioswale is part of village’s ‘green streets’ initiative The village of Niles was recently awarded with the Irwin A. Bock award for the Neva Bioswale Project. The village received the award, which recognizes communities that have shown a commitment to protecting the environment through thoughtful programs or projects, on June 24 at the Northwest Municipal Conference Gala. The award recognizes a project or program’s development and its quantitative and qualitative outcomes. Infrastructure projects, as well as municipal programs, policies or ordinances were considered. The

“These types of projects not only provide improved stormwater mitigation, but do it in a sustainably and environmentally sound manner.” - Joe LoVerde, chairman of the village’s stormwater commission environmental committee of the NWMC selected the winners. The Neva Bioswale Project was nominated since it promotes and enhances the treatment of stormwater runoff in an effective and environmentally sound manner by encouraging native plant establishment and increased storage rates through the use of

engineered solutions and biological processes. The project is changing and renewing the way stormwater runoff from an existing street, rooftop, parking lot or snow dump is channeled back to the natural landscape. “The Neva Bioswale Project, which was built with a $220,000 Illinois Green Infrastructure Grant, is part of an ongoing ‘green streets’ initiative,” said Joe LoVerde, chairman of the village’s stormwater commission. “These types of projects not only provide improved stormwater mitigation, but do it in a sustainably and environmentally sound manner. “We will continue our green streets initiative with the installation of the Oak Park bio-swale project, to be completed this summer,” he added.

Those costs, Bein explained, include salaries, as well as other regular expenses. He explained that property taxes account for 74 percent of district revenues. For now, the property values are increasing and the economy seems to be improving. The district expects property tax revenue to increase, as well. The state law caps how much money District 63 can collect in property taxes. The cap is set using a complex formula that includes the Consumer Price Index, the amount of new properties built within the district and the value of all properties within the district, among other factors. Bein went on to explain that, based on the current trends, he expects state and federal aid to

decrease. The reduction in federal aid would affect the district’s special education funding, requiring it to cover more out of its own pocket. As for the district’s longer-term economic prospects, Bein said he is not particularly concerned. “We’re projecting a slight decline [in funds] over the next five years,” he said. Bein praised the board and the district staff for keeping expenses under control. According to the preliminary budget, the district would receive approximately $47.97 million in revenue and spend roughly $50.7 million. This would create a deficit that, according to Bein, is largely

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police > park ridge

Police seize marijuana, money during June 25 drug bust 16-year-old Park Ridge resident was arrested and petitioned to juvenile court Park Ridge police seized approximately more than 6 ounces of marijuana and nearly $3,000 last week after serving a

warrant to a residence in the 600 block of Ottawa. The Park Ridge Police Department, assisted by a

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.

Ricardo Perez, 43, 10000 block of Michael Todd Terrace, Glenview, was arrested at 8:46 p.m. June 22 at Oakton Street and Delphia Avenue for no valid driver’s license, no valid insurance and disobeying a traffic control device.

Niles Courtney L. Jackson, 26, 10000 block of Linda Lane, Des Plaines, was arrested at 10:57 a.m. June 29 in the 8200 block of Golf Road for driving with a suspended license.

Tavares Green, 24, 1800 block of Clarence Avenue, Berwyn, was arrested at 2:20 a.m. Just 24 in the 2000 block of Irwin Avenue for possession of cannabis.

Shawn Kim, 43, 1200 block of Boxwood, Mount Prospect, was arrested at 4:19 a.m. June 25 in the 9600 block of Greenwood for driving under the influence.

Eric Biarnesen, 20, 8000 block of North Ottawa Avenue, Niles, was arrested at 11:42 p.m. June 25 in the 8000 block of North Ottawa for improper lane usage, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, leaving the scene of an accident and no valid insurance.

Christopher Samaniego, 39, 5100 block of Foster, Chicago, was arrested at 12:59 p.m. June 27 in the 6100 block of Touhy Avenue for retail theft.

Park Ridge Jeremy Vukovich, 18, 0-100 block of South Seminary Avenue, Park Ridge, was arrested at 5:25 p.m. June 21 in the 0-100 block of South Seminary for assault.

June 29 as a result of the search warrant and charged with one count of possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance and two counts of possession of drug paraphernalia. Police said he was issued a $10,000 bond.

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Joel Gonzalez-Montesinos, 40, 8800 block of Cumberland, Niles, was arrested at 2:40 a.m. June 29 in the 8500 block of Golf Road for domestic battery.

Justin Wilson, 21, 3400 block of North Hamlin Avenue, Chicago, was arrested at 12:10 a.m. June 23 at Touhy and Grace avenues for failure to signal, driving while license suspended and no valid insurance.

Larry L. Kelly, 34, 2400 block of West Fitch, Chicago, was arrested at 12:13 a.m. July 1 in the 8200 block of Golf Road for no valid driver’s license.

Ridge resident was arrested and petitioned to juvenile court for possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and two counts of delivery of cannabis. Samuel Caplan, 18, 600 block of Ottawa, Park Ridge, was arrested

Jonathan Hilliard, 34, 3800 block of Maryland Street, Gary, Indiana, was arrested at 5:46 p.m. June 23 at Touhy and Summit avenues for driving while license suspended and disobeying a traffic control device.

Northbrook K9 officer, served a search warrant June 25 and discovered about 180 grams of cannabis, 10 Adderall pills, two hydrocodone pills, $2,886, a scale and baggies, and several pieces of drug paraphernalia. As a result of the warrant, police said a 16-year-old Park

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Cody Uriostegui, 20, 400 block of North Lincoln Avenue, Park Ridge, was arrested at 12:54 a.m. June 27 in the 1000 block of Talcott Avenue for zero tolerance (alcohol).

Michael Freytes, 19, 3800 block of North Sayre Avenue, Chicago, was arrested at 2:26 a.m. June 27 in the 300 block of South

Dee Road for zero tolerance and possession of alcohol by a minor.

Dempster and Lehigh for driving while license suspended.

7200 block of Dempster for retail theft.

Veronica Polanco, 25, 100 block of North East River Road, Des Plaines, was arrested at 7:42 p.m. June 27 at Dempster and Western for driving while license suspended and no valid insurance.

Jack H. Lullo, 21, was arrested June 28 in the 0-100 block of Golf Road for speeding.

Raymond J. Lackey, 20, Evanston, was arrested June 30 in the 5600 block of Dempster for possession of a controlled substance.

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Torey L. Bailey, 30, Chicago, was arrested June 24 at

Jeffrey Udischas, 54, Grayslake, was arrested June 28 at Lehigh and Davis for battery and trespassing.

Danuta Sleszynska, 53, Niles, was arrested June 29 in the

Dawson, 19, Morton 20 Mikhail Grove, was arrested June 28 in the 9100 block of Linder for alcohol violations.

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Managing that mountain of mail EDITORIAL

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It can be intimidating to come home from vacation to find a mountain of unopened mail sue backer awaiting you. Here come to order are some tips to help you valiantly plow through it in no time. Begin by gathering all the mail in one place, such as your kitchen table, and sort it by category. The categories might include: junk mail to recycle; junk and other mail to shred (anything you’d be concerned about if it flew off the garbage truck and landed in someone’s yard); magazines and newspapers; bills; and things to follow up on. After that, move each pile to its next destination. Put items to be recycled

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Playdate with Nature - Park Ridge Park District. 6 to 7 p.m. at Wildwood Nature Center. For families. Join us for an hour of games, crafts, and educational activities based around the seasonal nature theme of the day. Program is free, but registration is required.

JULY 9

Cosmic Storytelling: Constellations and Mythology. 10 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. Grades 3-5. Visit the ancient mythology of the constellations, learn some astronomy, and create a constellation projector to view the starry skies day or night. Registration required: call 847-929-5102 or go to calendar. mgpl.org Teen Art Studio. 1:30 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. Create your own artistic

in the recycling bin; shred items to the shredder (rather than letting it becoming its own intimidating pile, shred as you go); magazines and newspapers to your reading pile (mine go to my car, where they’re available to read when I’m waiting for an appointment); and bills to where you’ll pay them. Sort the pile of things to follow up on according to the next action you need to take. These categories include: phone calls, things to review (quote from insurance company, medical bills to match to insurance company’s explanation of benefits, etc.), adf things to discuss with others. Put each categorized pile into a file folder labeled with an appropriate verb (Call, Review, Discuss), and put them where you’ll attend to them, such as a desk or corner of the kitchen counter. Nest, make time to process each folder by creating an appointment on your calendar. Block out a half hour or an hour to focus on one folder at a time, since it’s most efficient to do similar

masterpieces inspired by famous artists, artistic movements, and techniques. No previous skill required. Materials will be provided. Registration required: call 847-929-5102 or go to calendar.mgpl. org

JULY 10

Rockin’ to the Rhythm. 10 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. Birth to age 5. A rockin’ good time of rhyme, rhythm and movement featuring a different musical style each week. The White Saddle Band. 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Oak Park on Lee and Ottawa in Niles. The band will play a variety of country and many musical favorites for your listening pleasure. Children will enjoy playing penny carnival games created by Niles Park District Campers. The Niles Park District offers the free family concerts. Food will be available for a nominal fee. No dogs or alcoholic beverages allowed in park. Concerts are weather permitting. For more information, visit www.niles-parks.org. Summer Movie Musicals: High School Musical. 1 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. All Ages. Family Campfire. 7 - 9 p.m. at Wildwood Nature Center, 529 Forestview

activities all at once. For example, when you’re in phone call mode, focus on all the items in the call folder. Don’t cheat by bouncing around looking for the most fun or interesting or easy items. Choose a folder and just plow through it. Once you’ve finished with an item, file it or toss as appropriate. Processing your folders near your file cabinet will make it easy to drop items directly into the appropriate file folder Once you’ve gotten through the backlog, keep up with incoming mail by following the same sorting and processing system I’ve described. So fear not – enjoy your vacation and don’t worry about how big a mountain of mail awaits you on your return – you can handle it! Sue Becker is a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization who helps individuals and businesses discover the simplicity, harmony, and freedom of being organized and productive. She also speaks to companies and organizations about how to get organized and make the most of their time. Sue can be reached at www.PilesToSmiles.com or 630-724-1111.

Ave, Park Ridge. The entire family will enjoy the peaceful night air while sitting around a fire listening to stories, singing songs, and making everyone’s favorite - s’mores! Enjoy a night hike around the pond. Flashlights are not needed, but feel free to bring a blanket or chair to sit on. $15 fee per family. For more information or to register, visit www. prparks.org. “Summer Cooler” Book Sale - Friends of the Park Ridge Library. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Park Ridge Public Library near the library’s Prospect Avenue entrance. Love a bargain? Then don’t miss the Friends of the Park Ridge Library’s “Summer Cooler” Book Sale during the Taste of Park Ridge. While smaller than our spring and fall sales, the Summer Cooler still offers hundreds of great reads priced under $1.00, making this an easy way to stock up before you go on vacation. For more information, please call 847-825-3123.

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Silver Screen Series: Grease. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. Good girl Sandy and greaser Danny fell in love over the summer. But when they unexpectedly discover they’re now in the same high school, will they rekindle their romance?

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Aries

MARCh 21 TO APRIl 20

Speak simply and succinctly so there’s no chance of others misunderstanding your meaning. In the week ahead, you may face temporary changes or sudden surprises. Don’t yield to peer pressure.

gemini

M Ay 2 2 T O j u N E 2 1

Don’t predict the weather unless you can see the sky. You may be tempted to act on impulses or doubts in the week ahead, but the results will be better if you wait until more accurate information is available.

leo

j u ly 2 3 T O A u G u s T 2 1

You think you’re playing Little Red Riding Hood when everyone else sees you as the wolf dressed up as grandmother. You may present yourself to others as kindness incarnate this week, but your true nature shines through.

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librA

sEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Pursue an opportunity to reconcile with a friend. In the week to come, you might be better served by keeping people at arm’s length than pursuing a romantic fantasy. Remain objective with facts and friendly with people.

sAgittArius

NOVEMBER 23 TO dECEMBER 22

Avoid agitation that can spoil a vacation. If you and a loved one had a falling out, remember that the more you shake the tree, the more branches, fruit and pests fall out. Focus on serenity in the week to come.

AquArius

jANuARy 21 TO FEBRuARy 19

Find a safe haven where you can ride out the storm. Temporary tensions and a sense of urgency may cause you to make snap judgments or quick decisions in the week ahead. You’re best served by rational thinking.

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tAurus

A P R I l 2 1 T O M Ay 2 1

Idle hands should be put to use. You’ll get nowhere if you sit around waiting for recognition for past achievements. Take the initiative this week and tackle every project that comes your way.

cAncer

j u N E 2 2 T O j u ly 2 2

Avoid stepping on important toes. You may be insensitive when caught up in an obsessive aspiration. In the week ahead, it’s possible to be overbearing or to inadvertently aggravate others by your refusal to compromise.

virgo

AuGusT 22 TO sEPTEMBER 23

Build your future on a foundation of reliable relationships. Some people may test your trustworthiness in the next several days. Solidify bonds with that special someone during the week ahead by working together.

scorpio

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Safety first. Don’t give into an urge to take a gamble with your money or your heart unless you can afford to lose. Focus on creative activities this week and you can make a lasting impression on others.

cApricorn

dECEMBER 23 TO jANuARy 20

It’s almost impossible to find time for idyllic idling. A restless inability to relax or to let go of the reins may create tension between you and a loved one in the coming week. Tone down your ambitions.

pisces

FEBRuARy 20 TO MARCh 20

Promises are like eggs and can be easily broken. Devote time to making your dreams come true through your own efforts, rather than insisting others live up to your expectations. Avoid impulsive behavior this week.

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baseball all-area

Three time

charlie

Donovan is baseball POY for 3rd straight season

By mike sandrolini sports reporter

mike@nilesbugle.com @Voyager_Sport

The accolades keep coming for Westmont standout senior shortstop Charlie Donovan. Before the end of the season, Donovan got word that he had been selected as Gatorade Player of the Year in Illinois for baseball. Donovan, who has been tabbed the Voyager Media Player of the Year for the third straight year, hit .484 with seven homers and 33 RB, 64 runs scored and 42 stolen bases. “I didn’t really expect it, but it was a very humbling thing,” Donovan said of the Gatorade award. “I think it’s just kind of a result of all the hard work I put in and the dedication I put in towards the game. “There’s a bunch of other kids that could have got that award and they were deserving, but I guess all I could do at the end of the day is go out and have fun playing the game that I love.” He was drafted in the 30th round by the Milwaukee Brewers last month, but that selection likely reflected the fact that he stated prior to the draft he intended to fulfill his commitment to play collegiately at Michigan. The rest of the Voyager Media All-Area team consists of:

Cole Bellair Senior Righty from Lockport was 5-2 in 44.1 innings pitched, allowing 39 hits and had a 2.53 ERA. He struck out 55 hitters and walked 12.

Connor Brandon He had a .404 average with 42 hits for JCA. He tallied 20 extra base hits, with 12 doubles, 6 triples and 2 home runs. He also had 28 RBI and 27 runs scored.

Matt Bunetta Junior catcher hit.388 with an OBP of .452 to lead Plainfield Central.

Brandon Callender Callender, a sophomore pitcher from Plainfield Central, was 5-2 with a 2.21 ERA. He also hit .329 at the plate.

Nick Dalesandro Senior catcher from JCA had a .388 average with 45 hits, 37 RBI and 32 runs scored. On the mound, he was 3-0 with one save, a .897 ERA with 55 strikeouts with nine walks.

Drew DeMumbrum Plainfield East junior hit .438 with nine doubles, four homers and 32 RBI. Also went 5-3 on the mound with 45 strikeouts.

Joe Donovan All the sophomore catcher from Westmont did this season was break the Westmont singleseason school record for home runs (10) while driving in a team-high 42 runs, hitting .464 and stealing 22 bases.

Joey Engel A starter at shortstop at Downers South since late in his sophomore season, the senior batted .395 this spring, but Engel’s exemplary defensive play is what coach Darren Orel likes to talk about. Engel will be playing college baseball in the Ivy League at Columbia University.

Myles Farley A senior shortstop, two-year starter and All-West Suburban Silver player for coach Chad Isaacson’s Downers North Trojans, Farley—also a starting guard for the Trojans’ basketball team—hit .336 with 26 RBI and 30 runs scored.

Drake Fellows The JCA junior lost only one game all season,

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Westmont’s Charlie Donovan is Voyager Media Baseball Player of the Year for the thirdstraight season.

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all-area | fROM PAge 7 a nine-inning loss to Lemont in the playoffs, to nine wins. He posted one save on the season, while having a .575 ERA, a .753 WHIP, 98 strikeouts and only 11 walks.

Sam Ferri Ferri, a junior, has verbally committed to Arizona State, one of the most highly acclaimed baseball programs in the country. The threeyear starter was Notre Dame’s top hitter with a .379 average, but his forte is his work behind the plate. “I’m pretty spoiled having him back there for the past three years,” said Dons coach Nelson Gord of Ferri, who also was the team’s closer. “He’s at the top of the heap when it comes to defensive catchers. When game is on the line you want him up at bat, you want him as the closer on the mound and behind the plate. Pressure doesn’t seem to get to him. He’s a special one.”

eaSton FriSBy Plainfield South pitcher went 6-2 with a 1.45 ERA and 38 strikeouts.

JoSh garner Plainfield North junior came up with big hits throughout the season, including the playoffs. He batted .419 with a .489 OBP, drove home 34 runs and had 14 doubles.

Cody groSSe Joliet West middle infielder posted a .485 average and .557 OBP this season, while hitting 12 doubles and four triples. He drove in 28 while stealing 10 bases and scoring 40 runs.

Conor hayeS The Benet senior lefty went 6-2 on the mound this season, including coming on in relief to pick up the victory in the Redwings’ sectional semifinal game vs. Glenbard

South—a game in which he also homered. He hit .322 for the Redwings, yet Hayes’ calling card wasn’t necessarily his hitting or pitching; it was his defense at first base.

Connor hiCkey The senior center fielder and twotime all-ESCC selection led Benet in hitting each of his three varsity seasons, including a .385 average in 2015. He’ll be attending the University of Illinois-Chicago and playing baseball there.

ZaCh JaroSZ Leadoff batter for Plainfield North hit .366 with an OBP of .444 and 11 stolen bases. He scored 48 runs with seven doubles and 17 RBI.

matt JaSkowiak Bolingbrook pitcher and third baseman batted .467 with a home run and five doubles on the year. On the mound he was 2-2, with a pair of complete games and a shutout. In 38

2/3 innings, he had an ERA of 3.52 and tallied 40 strikeouts.

JoSh krueger Romeoville senior posted 40 hits on the season including 10 doubles, for a .402 average. He stole 20 bases. In the Spartans’ playoff win, he went 3-for-4 with a home run and pair of doubles and struck out 11 on the mound.

mike mCgee Oakland (MI) recruit and Plainfield East senior batted .365 with 10 doubles, 11 RBI and 25 runs scored.

ZaCh parker Parker, a senior two-year team captain and two-year All-CSL South pick, hit .374 and was Maine South’s leader in RBI (23), triples (5) and on-base percentage (.517). Base runners who attempted to steal on him usually grabbed some bench as he threw out runners at a 68 percent rate. He’ll be suiting up for Lewis

University, where his grandfather also played. “He’ll do a nice job for them,” said Maine South coach Bill Milano. “He’s an outstanding kid on and off the field. We’ll miss his leadership and his production as well.”

Brett pyBurn The senior pitcher-outfielder came up big for Downers North throughout the year. He finished 5-4 on the hill with a 2.77 ERA and pitched a shutout with 11 strikeouts in the Trojans’ regional title victory over Neuqua Valley. He hit .343 for the year, including a .442 average in conference play.

danny oriente A junior catcher for Downers South, Oriente put together a season that literally was one for the record books. He hit a whopping .560, set a new school record for the most hits in a season (61) and tied the singleseason school records for most doubles (15) and triples (eight) while striking out only three times this season.

Shane ritter University of Iowa-bound senior pitcher went 5-3 with four saves, 99 strikeouts and a .689 ERA for Plainfield South.

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bASEbAll, bENET AcADEMy What type of social media do you like? Twitter How many followers do you have? 200 ... in the high 200s What do you enjoy doing on Twitter? Mostly I follow sports media.ESPN and things like that. It’s easy to check scores and everything because they tweet things out. Do you have any interesting or humorous stories involving yourself and Twitter, or have you have you ever Tweeted with someone famous? No, nothing like that.

Minooka senior was team leader at the plate and on the hill. Offensively, he batted .500 on the season, with 47 hits, 25 RBI and 29 runs scored. On the bump, he posted a 5-1 record with a save, a 1.34 ERA and a .908 WHIP.

hank SChau Schau, a Madison (Wis.) Community College recruit, was money in the bank on the bump for Maine South this season. He posted a 7-3 record and a 1.42 ERA, including a one-hit shutout victory over Niles North in postseason play and beating Jacobs—the eventual Class 4A third-place state finisher— in the Hawks’ final regular season game. “He was a dominant as anyone we’ve had in our program,” said Milano. “He spent a lot of time in the offseason working on strength and conditioning and pitching mechanics.”

kyle Strepek A senior ace from Plainfield North, Strepek went 9-0 with a 1.58 ERA and 94 strikeouts for the sectional champs. Batted .361 with seven doubles and 27 RBI.

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Hawk alum Grant involved in U of I lawsuit By Mark Gregory sports reporter

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A lawsuit filed by seven former players from the University of Illinois women’s basketball team has connections to the Voyager Media coverage area. The federal lawsuit, filed in Urbana, Illinois on July 1, 2015 against the university, accuses the school’s head coach Matt Bollant and former assistant Mike Divilbiss of creating a racially hostile environment. Divilbiss resigned in May after several of the players’ families called on the university to investigate. The former players, which

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Christos Tountas Tountas successfully switched from second base, where he played his sophomore season, to shortstop this year, and batted .375 for Niles West. “Christos was our most consistent hitter,” said Niles West coach Garry

include ex-Bolingbrook players Amarah Coleman and Taylor Tuck as well as ex-Maine South athlete Jacqui Grant are suing for $10 million in damages from the university in the racial discrimination lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court in Urbana, IL. The suit accuses Bollant and Divilbiss of violating their civil rights. The other plaintiffs are Alexis Smith, Nia Oden, Sarah Livingston and Taylor Gleason. Tuck and Smith graduated after last season, while the other five quit the team. The lawsuit states that the coaches held segregated practices singling out black players. It states that the coaches called

these practices the “dog pound,” indirectly labeling the black Plaintiffs, including Tuck, as dogs. It states that the coaches threatened the relegation of the white players, including Grant, to the “dog pound” in retaliation for them continuing to associate with and support of the black players against the racially hostile environment, as well as labeling the white players as “mascots.” The lawsuit also states that the coaches instituted segregated travel room assignments, prohibiting white players and black players from rooming together. The suit states that the coaches publicly and/or privately addressed Coleman, Tuck and

Gustafson.“We counted on him to get on base and make things happen.” Tountas is further developing his skills this summer playing in a showcase league out in California. “He works at baseball 12 months a year,” Gustafson added. “He should be one of our team leaders next year on and off the field.”

Bryan VanDuser Finished his season for Plainfield North batting .408 with 53 hits, 39 runs scored, 30 RBI, 18 doubles and a .470 OBP.

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the other black plaintiffs during games, practices and/or meetings in a manner that was designed and/or intended to embarrass, denigrate, demoralize and/or demean them in front of others to discourage them from continuing to participate in the program. It also states that the coaches publicly and/or privately addressed Grant and the other white plaintiffs during games, practices and/or meetings in a manner that was designed and/or intended to embarrass, denigrate, demoralize and/or demean them in front of others in retaliation for their association and/or support for their black teammates who were being treated discriminatorily and to discourage

them from associating with and/ or supporting black teammates to discourage them from continuing to participate in the program. The suit says the coaches labeled black players as “toxic” and “unintelligent”, undisciplined ‘west-side ghetto’ street-ball players on account of their race and stereotyping a community of origin.” It also states the coaches singled out black players as “crabs” because one crab can climb out of a bucket, but more than one pull each other down and none can get out. The suit also accuses athletic director Mike Thomas of knowing about the infractions and taking no steps to address them.

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Scott Taylor/Bugle Staff Approach shot on No. 17 has Lake Como behind the green.

worth the trip Palmer a must play for all golfers front. I thought my sand For the third year in a wedge shot was going to row, I ventured up to the finish in the front of the beautiful Lake Geneva to green and have a 30-foot review a course. putt. However, it rolled This year, however, all the way past the hole I was on my own, but and I had a 10-foot birdie teamed up with a putt. The green is quick foursome of seniors who the other way as well as it all shot in the 70s or 80s. is still downhill from the I took the trip to taylor’s take back. Geneva National Golf by scott taylor The third hole is an Club, which has three uphill par-3 with bunkers courses created by famous pro golfers: Arnold Palmer, in front of the green and a very fast green the slopes back to front. Gary Player and Lee Trevino. A par-5 fourth hole features On this trip I played the Arnold Palmer course and enjoyed the another dogleg right with bunkers around the green. The fifth hole is scenery and the challenges. It all starts on the range with a a dogleg left that is very hard to hit breathtaking view of Lake Como in the fairway on as you have to carry the bunker on the left and if you do, the background. The first hole is a preview of it is hard to stay in the fairway. The sixth hole is a downhill tee things to come – a dogleg. It is a short par-4 with a creek in front of shot on a par-4 and that leads to the green. A solid tee shot and the a reachable par-5 with a major hole plays as one of the easier holes sloped green and a big bunker in on the course, but a very nice hole front of the green. The front nine finishes with a nonetheless. The second hole is another par-3 over water and a par-4 that dogleg right that plays short as well has a rolling fairway that is tight in and has ample space for a drive. The spots. The 10th hole is a straightaway approach shot though is deceiving as the ball will run to the back of par-4 that is uphill at the green, the green if you hit the green in the making it a fairly long hole. That

leads to another straight hole, the 11th, which is a tough fairway to hit and has a tree on the left side of the fairway, blocking shots that are on the left side of the fairway or in the rough. That leads to a downhill approach shot at the par-4 12th that has water on the front right of the green. More water comes into play at the par-3 13th as it covers the right and front portions of the green. The 14th is a tricky par-5 as shots right can end up in the trees, while shots left can lead to block approach shots. The 15th is a dogleg right that has plenty of room to bail out to the left, making it a longer hole, or you can play close to the water on the right and have a much shorter approach. That sets up a spectacular couple of holes. The 16th is a par-3 that has the lake in the background but doesn’t really come into play. The bunkers in front of both sides of the green do come into play though. Then comes the 17th hole, which is a dogleg left par-5 that runs along the lake. The green is surprisingly right along the lake and any shot that goes long, or even is coming into the green fast, could go into the water. It is great to take a moment on the hole and enjoy the scenery on the hole. The 18th hole goes back to the

clubhouse and is a difficult hole with bunkers all around the fairway and green. A good drive can easily end up in a fairway bunker. Overall, the course is a joy to play. It offers a challenge as even from the white tees it has a 128 slope. The course plays fair tee to green, but the greens can be challenging with the slopes and speed. They do you no favors with some of the pin placements, either, as I saw many good puts run 5-10 feet by the hole, which can become frustrating. In April you can play the course for $49 during the week and $59 on the weekend. It goes up to $69-89 in the spring season and $75-109 in the summer, which goes from June 5-Sept. 27. With the difficult greens and a lot of guests playing the course, it can take some time to play. Our round took five hours. The best bet would be to stay the night there and get an early bird tee time and save some money, as it is pricey in peak times. If you are able to go in the spring or fall, it offers a great deal if the weather cooperates. If you are a golfer who likes great views and/or challenging greens, this is your course. I would recommend this course as a mustplay for many golfers, but for those who struggle on the greens, I would recommend improving first to get a full enjoyment out of the round.

Overview eneva g national palmer Location: Lake Geneva, WI best feature: Lake Como is in view on multiple holes, making for a scenic round of golf. quick tip: Improve putting before playing to best attack challenging greens.

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Dave Says

When to invest for a luxury Dear Dave, Where should you save for large expenditures when you’re doing the Baby Steps? Heath

If you want to slow down a bit on Baby Step 5, which is paying off the house, in order to take a once-ina-lifetime vacation, I’m cool with that. But I don’t like the idea of slowing down on funding your Dave Says money advice by retirement. Dear Heath, The basic idea here is Depending on what dave ramsey to always handle your the expenditure is, I would suggest saving for these money with planning, purpose sorts of things after Baby Step 3. and maturity. You’ve got a little Once you’ve paid off all of your room to play back and forth debts, except for your home, once you get past Baby Step 3. and built an emergency fund of But until then, I want you to be three to six months of expenses, hardcore about scrimping, saving you reach a point where you can and getting your financial house in order! breathe a little bit. —Dave After all that hard work and sacrifice, you’re finally in a position to replace that ratty, old The rebate furniture or get a better car. The explanation question then is this: How much do you want to temporarily cut Dear Dave, back on investing in order to How do cash-back rebates work make this expenditure happen? on electronics and other items? Personally, I’d like to see you Dan allocate a fixed percentage of your income toward play money Dear Dan, and still be able to put 15 percent I like this question. Most of what you make into retirement. consumers don’t think about how

the process works. They only care that it’s benefiting them from a financial standpoint. Let’s say you buy an item for $1,000, and you get a cash rebate for $100. Basically, you just paid $900 for that item, right? So, what the companies are trying to do is incentivize certain retailers to buy a particular product or amount of that product, yet sort of protect the sticker price in the minds of the consumers. To me, it’s really a little ridiculous. Why not simply take off the money, and price it at $900? That keeps retailers from jerking around with the margins. It purifies the process a little bit, but it adds to the hassle. Good question, Dan! —Dave

Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8.5 million listeners each week on more than 550 radio stations. Dave’s latest project, EveryDollar, provides a free online budget tool. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

shortfall | from page 3 due to the district’s capital projects. “Summer 2015 capital projects include the Nelson and Washington [elementary schools’] roofs, air conditioner installation and replacement, and parking lot improvements,” he said. “Summer 2016 projects include flooring replacements, plumbing, Apollo [Elementary School] window replacement and signage replacement. These payments, as well as facility improvements at the Dr. Donald C. Stetina Educational Service Center add up to approximately $3 million, he added. Bein said he understands reservations about deficits, but added that school improvements was an important priority. Janet Bishop, director of communication for District 63, said the board will vote on the budget at its Sept. 2 meeting at the Educational Service Center. The board will hold a public hearing right before the meeting to give residents a chance to comment on the budget.

District considers changes to public records policy The District 63 Board of Education held a first reading of a policy that would change how it handles Freedom of Information Act requests. Under the proposal, the district’s FOIA officer would be required to report FOIA requests, as well as compliance efforts, to the board. These reports would be made during regular board meeting. The policy would also allow the FOIA officer to set copying, review and research fees for the requests without getting board approval. The review and search fees would only be charged if the request is commercial in nature. The policy specifies that the copying fees would be capped by limits set within FOIA itself. According to the board documents, the changes were made to clear up some of the policy language, bring it in line with changes in legislation and speed up the district’s responses to requests.

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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 9, 2015 | ni lesbug le.com calendar | from page 5 Winter in July - Park Ridge Park District. 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Hinkley Pool. All ages. Free, pool admission applies. It’s hot outside, so come celebrate winter at Hinkley Pool! See how accurately you can throw a snowball, make a snowman the quickest, and how fast you can freeze your face. Let it snow! Crafting for Charity - Morton Grove Public Library. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Join us for our summer charity project – making lap blankets for the sick and infirmed. These blankets will be 36 by 36 inches square made with soft acrylic yarn. Blankets can be knit or crochet. The plan is to deliver these completed blankets to Bethany Terrace Nursing Home. If you can’t make it to the meeting and want to contribute, email us at info@mgpl. org for details on participating. Not a knitter or crocheter, but want to help? We are looking for donations of acrylic yarn to be used for this project. Email us at info@mgpl.org, and we’ll get back to you with yarn requirements. Second Saturday Breakfast Bingo. 9:30-10:15 a.m. at the Niles library. Kids and families are welcome to enjoy some breakfast treats as we play Bingo. Enjoy a kick-start to your weekend with a morning of family fun at the Library. Grades K-8.

JULY 12

The Life and Times of the Chicago Tribune’s Colonel McCormick. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. Historian Jeffery Anderson presents a profile of Colonel McCormick, founder of the Chicago Tribune. Co-sponsored by MGPL and the Morton Grove Historical Society. Second Sunday Special: The Adventures of Tapman. 2-2:45 p.m. at the Niles library. Follow Tapman, Chicago’s premiere tap dancing super hero, through

various episodes as he battles the MADD Tapper, The Invisible Tapman and a host of other villains. The Adventures of Tapman features light-hearted, 60s-era comic book humor, elaborate projected special effects, and phenomenal tap dancing including the unique tap dance fighting style, Tap-Fu! For ages 5 and up.

JULY 13

Monday Night Minecraft. 5:30 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. Grades 3-6. Love to play Minecraft? Bring your device and your skills and show us what you’ve got. Never played before? Stop by to learn from other players.

JULY 14

Film: Maleficent. 11:30 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. A beautiful, purehearted young woman, Maleficent, has an idyllic life growing up in a peaceful forest kingdom until one day an invading army threatens the harmony in the land.

JULY 15

Converting Your VHS Home Movies. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. Have old home movies on VHS that you want to convert to a DVD or digital format? We can show you how in our new digital lab. Registration required; go to calendar.mgpl.org or call 847-9295101.

JULY 16

Movies in the Park–Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs 2. 8 - 10 p.m. at the Main Park Leisure Center, 2701 W. Sibley St., Park Ridge. Come early for concessions and face painting. This free event is for all ages. For more information, visit www.prparks.org. Hot Ticket: The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel. 2 and 6:30 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. Hotel owner Sonny expands his business, but his upcoming wedding complicates his new venture and his life.

Upcoming events for Seniors in the community

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Niles Senior Center For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, call the Niles Senior Center at 5888420 or visit www.vniles.com.

Meals on Wheels Drivers needed Looking for adults 18 and over to volunteer for one hour/ week to help deliver meals to the homebound. Call the senior center at 847-588-8420 for details.

Issues in the News • 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays This class is led by long time leader of this program, Arlene Golub. Group discusses broad spectrum of what is occurring locally and worldwide. Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued.

Rhythm Band members needed Keep a beat or sing along! Everyone is welcome to join this fun band. Call 847-588-8420 for more information.

Weekly Dinner & Movie Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Dinner is served and movie begins at 5:15 p.m. Registration required. • July 14 – Whiplash $5M/$7.50NM Pizza, Soda & Dessert will be served.

Tea & Tunes July 8, 10 a.m., $9M/$13.50NM Enjoy the morning by listening to music performed by Jim

Kendros. We will have a variety of teas, and finger sandwiches for you to enjoy. Jim will perform Great American Romance Film Music.

Park Ridge Centennial Activity Center For further information on any senior center activities, call the registration office at 847-6923597.

Beginning Bridge Lessons July 15-Aug. 26, 1-3 p.m. Learn or brush up on your skills of this classic game. Class is taught by a bridge master. Fee is $75 Member/$83 Guest.

A Taste of the U.S.A July 20, 12:30-2:30 p.m. U.S.A! U.S.A! Let’s celebrate the great nation of America and take a journey through the Great American Songbook with Dr. Burton L. Fischman. The program features the finest music from 1920-1950’s. Portillo’s beef sandwiches, chopped salad and chocolate cake will be served prior to the entertainment. Please register in advance. Fee is $17 Member/$19 Guest (skip the lunch and come at 1:15, Fee is $7 Member/$9 Guest). Contact the Centennial Activity Center at 847692-3597 for more information.

iPad Facetime & Skype July 20, 1-3 p.m. Learn about these two FREE apps that can connect you with friends and family next door or on

the other side of the world. Learn how to make and receive calls from your device. If requested, we can assist you in setting up a personal Skype account to be used to connect with family and friends who don’t own an apple device or Apple computer. Please note that in order to use FaceTime or Skype, you and the person you are communicating with needs to have their own Skype name and account or with Apple Products, have their own Apple ID. Register in advance. Fee is $40 Member/$45 Guest.

Bingo & Pizza July 22, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Treat yourself to hot slices of cheese, sausage and veggie pizza. Afterwards play several games of bingo! Fee includes bingo, pizza and prizes. Fee is $8 Member/$10 Guest (skip the pizza and come at 1:15, Fee is $4 Member/$5 Guest). Contact the Centennial Activity Center at 847-692-3597 for more information.

Chicago Crime Tour July 22, 10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Escape into Chicago’s underworld on a crime and mob tour with Chicago Crime Tours. Some of the world’s most famous criminals, mobsters and gangsters bamboozled their way through Chicago. Sit comfortably on a climate controlled bus and enjoy sightseeing famous Chicago crime scenes from the 19th century through modern times. Before our tour enjoy lunch at Ditka’s; with your choice of Lake Perch, Meatloaf Stack or Chicken Milanese. Our trip

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Thursday, July 9, 2015 | ni lesbug le.com seniors | from page 14 concludes with a stop at Garrett’s Popcorn. Transportation, lunch, and tour included. Departs from the Centennial Activity Center. Register in advance, registration deadline is July 10. Fee is $85 Member/$93 Guest.

Beginning Ukulele July 23-Aug. 27, Thursdays from 1:30-2:30 p.m. Have you ever wanted to learn how to play the ukulele? Peggy Mistak teaches you this very simple and delightful instrument. Participants must provide their own ukulele. Class begins June 4, register in advance. Fee is $25 member/$30 Guest. Contact the Centennial Activity Center at 847692-3597 for more information.

Contact the Centennial Activity Center at 847-692-3597 for more information.

Morton Grove Senior Center

The village of Morton Grove provides an exciting variety of educational classes, activities and day-trips for older adults. New activities are added to the expanding calendar all the time. More information at www. mortongroveil.org or by calling 847-663-3070.

Health and Wellness Programs A variety of Health and Wellness Programs are available for Morton Grove residents. Please note that some programs require registration.

Intermediate Ukulele

Social Services

July 23-Aug. 27, Thursdays at 2:30-3:30 p.m. Brush up on your skills or learn new songs! This class is for those who have experience playing the ukulele and want to continue their skills. Participants must provide their own ukulele. Class begins June 4, register in advance. Fee is $25 member/$30 Guest. Contact the Centennial Activity Center at 847-692-3597 for more information.

The Village’s Social Worker can provide social service assistance to those in need. The Social Worker can be reached at 847663-3072.

Dominoes Tournament July 24, 1-4 p.m. Join us on the last Friday of the month for a friendly competition. Fee is $2 Member/$3 Guest.

Senior Check Up and Emergency Response Programs Postal Carrier Watch The Department of Family and Senior Services partners with the Morton Grove Post Office to provide seniors a service called Postal Carrier Watch. Emergency Response Systems An emergency response system is a communication device, which is linked with an

emergency center staffed by trained professionals.

Caregiver Support Group Are you charged with caring for an older adult, spouse, or partner? Join other caregivers to discuss your issues and concerns. The meetings center around caregivers and participants can openly discuss their own situations in a supportive, nonjudgmental atmosphere. The Caregiver Support Group meets the fourth Wednesday of every month from 10-11:30 a.m. All family caregivers are welcome to attend. For more information call the Village Social Worker at 847-663-3072.

Senior Center Activities The village of Morton Grove provides an exciting variety of educational classes, activities and day-trips for older adults. New activities are added to the expanding calendar all the time, so anyone interested in more information regarding these clubs and learning opportunities can get more information by visiting www.mortongroveil.org.

parade | from page 1 Hurwitz enjoyed the classic cars, his wife’s favorite was the Waterloo German band, and his daughters loved the bands and dancers. Each year, the parade features a wide variety of local groups. This year’s lineup included the Jesse White Tumblers, Waterloo German band, South Shore drill team, Medinah Aviators, the Niles Park District, Niles Fire Department, Wilmette Community Band, St. John Brebeuf, Knights of Columbus and many other businesses and organizations. Many of the groups threw candy to children who were sitting along the street, while many little ones enjoyed a stilt walker, clowns and other characters. Sue Schoenfeldt of Niles comes to the parade every year with her husband and daughter. She enjoyed seeing friends who were participating in the parade. “We enjoy it,” she said. “It’s a tradition to start off the fourth festivities with the parade.” Andrew Nawrocki said he and other family members drove from

other communities to watch the parade with his parents, who live in Niles. “You get to see politicians and social service groups,” he said. “It’s a chance to see what’s going on in the community.” Gene Zaprzalka, a senior who has been coming to the parade with her husband for the past 30 years, said she wouldn’t miss it. “My favorite part this year was the camel and the llama,” said Zaprzalka. Val Manning said she lives out of town, but still visits her parents to see the parade every chance she can. “My kids love coming,” said Manning. “It’s a new tradition with my own family.” Following the parade, families enjoyed a celebration at Grennan Heights Park that included live entertainment from R-Gang band, a water play area, children’s games, inflatables, pony rides and face painting. The postparade event was sponsored by the Niles Park District. Various businesses sponsored the parade. Papagalino Bakery was this year’s statesman sponsor, contributing $1,000.

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