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Kiwanis seek Donations for Holiday Food Drive Campaign will end on monday, december 9 and holiday food Baskets will be distributed the week of december 16 The Park Ridge Kiwanis Club is again working with Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 to provide holiday food baskets to families in need.

There are about 180 families in need throughout District 64 this year. The goal is to present a gift card for at least $100 to as many of those families as possible.

“It’s not always so obvious, but there are many needy families within our school district community who will struggle to afford a special holiday meal this year,” said District 64 Superintendent Eric Olson. “No child should go without,

more info the fundraiser will not include a dining event as in years past. instead, the group is relying on all donations - either through its website: www.kiwanisPr.org, or directly to: kiwanis holiday food Basket fundraiser, c/o frank kaminski, 200 s. vine, Park ridge, il 60068.

especially during the holidays. We are grateful to anyone contributing to this very worthwhile program.”

Families are selected based on the Fee Waiver Policy / Evaluation used by District 64. Using the federal guidelines for low-income, families are eligible if they have an annual income of $27,729 for a family of three or $39,221 for a family of five.

The fundraiser will not include a dining event as in years past. In-

documentary screening/ discussion: no small matter

district 67 hosted its 4th annual ell family night

Golf School District 67 hosted its 4th annual ELL Family Night.

This is an opportunity for our community and families who speak a second language to enjoy a delicious dinner from various neighboring ethnic restaurants, learn about the District’s ELL program and meet the District’s Language Ambassadors.

In an effort to ensure all families feel welcome and informed, District 67 started a Language Ambassador Program. A Language Ambassador is a parent who is fluent in English and a second language including, but not limited to Arabic, Assyrian, Polish, Romanian, Spanish and Urdu.

Raffle prizes and free books were a special bonus.

We’re proud to have Mayor Dan DiMaria participate in this event.

The lasting impact of high quality early childhood care and education on children’s health and educational success is increasingly clear. But not all children and families get access and programs struggle with adequate resources.

Lifting Up Early Childhood is a coalition of over 60 partners in Evanston and Skokie working together to build local support for early childhood care and education so that our communities ensure that all our children get the best start and build a strong foundation.

Documentary Screening & Panel Discussion, NO SMALL MATTER is the first feature documentary to explore the most overlooked, underestimated, and powerful force for change in America today: early childhood education.

This event is Wednesday, November 20, 2019 at 5 p.m.: registration & dinner, 6 p.m.: the programming begins, it’s at Evanston Township High School Auditorium 1600 Dodge Avenue, Evanston. Childcare is available.

stead, the group is relying on all donations - either through its website: www.kiwanisPR.org, or directly to: Kiwanis Holiday Food Basket Fundraiser, c/o Frank Kaminski, 200 S. Vine, Park Ridge, IL 60068.

The number of families served will depend on the funds collected.

If there are additional funds, the amount presented to each family could increase.

The gift card for Mariano’s grocery store will have restrictions on what can be purchased; additionally, Mariano’s will provide a coupon for a ham and pie as part of the basket.

The Kiwanis Foundation of Park Ridge is exempt from Federal Income Tax under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code so contributions may be tax deductible.

The campaign will end on Monday, December 9 and Holiday Food Baskets will be distributed the week of December 16.

Please register to attend (and request childcare) at:evanstonforever.org/lifting up.

Cook County state s attorney kimberly foxx statement on retirement of Chicago Police superintendent eddie Johnson “I’m proud to salute Superintendent Eddie Johnson for his commitment to the brave women and men of the Chicago Police Department and the City of Chicago. As a life-long Chicagoan, who like me grew up in Cabrini Green, to have the opportunity to give back to the city you love through public service is an honor and privilege. This work calls for tremendous sacrifice, and I am grateful for Superintendent Johnson’s collaborative partnership and mutual respect as we worked to increase public safety and end the cycle of violence in our communities. I want to thank Superintendent Johnson for serving and protecting the citizens of Chicago for 30 years and wish him and his family all the best as they enjoy the next chapter of their lives.”

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there are about 180 families in need throughout district 64 this year. the goal is to present a gift card for at least $100 to as many of those families as possible.

illinois to seek disaster declaration from small Business administration to aid 1.4m illinois residents SPRINGFIELD - The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) today denied the state’s appeal for federal assistance to help residents in 22 counties recover from 2019’s severe storms and historic flooding along the Illinois and Mississippi rivers. In light of these new developments, the Illinois Emergency Management Agency will seek a disaster declaration from the U.S. Small Business Administration. If approved, an SBA disaster declaration would enable residents and business owners in the approved counties, and its contiguous counties, to apply for grants as well as low-interest, long-term loans.

To date, the federal government has approved public assistance funding for 28 counties in Illinois. The federal public assistance program provides grants to assist state and local governments, nonprofits and houses of worship with the response and recovery costs associated with the declared disaster. Under the guidelines of the PA program, local jurisdic-

tions can be reimbursed for up to 75 percent of eligible costs. Based on the $61M in losses identified during the joint preliminary damage assessment, Illinois stands to receive an estimated $45.7M. Of that, FEMA has already obligated $1.3M to launch the public assistance program in Illinois.

“While we are extremely disappointed that Illinois did not qualify for Individual Assistance funding, we will not give up fighting to provide resources to the citizens of Illinois,” said Alicia Tate-Nadeau, Acting IEMA Director. “We are committed to working with our federal delegation to encourage FEMA to change the eligibility requirements of the Individual Assistance program that hurts states like Illinois, and in the meantime, we will work with our state and federal partners to identify any other available resources.”

The state will work with the federal delegation to encourage changes to FEMA’s rules for determining Individual Assistance grants. These rules outline six factors for funding consideration: uninsured home and personal property loss; disaster impacted population profile; impact to community infrastructure; fatalities; disaster unemployment and the state’s fiscal capacity to recover from this devastating event.

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Board honors those who make a difference winners Boruch arnold, maya Bral and summer lee, amani laliwala and leslie natzke recognized Boruch Arnold “Boruch Arnold is a 15-year-old sophomore who attends both Niles Central and Niles West,” said Niles Central Director Joe Bruzzino, who introduced him.

“Boruch is being recognized for his technological Interests. Boruch is interested in pursuing a degree in Computer Science or Robotics.

In the 2018-19 school year, he completed Industrial Concepts 1 and 2.

This past summer, Boruch enrolled in Robotics, where he earned a 97% in the class.

“Boruch has chosen the Manufacturing, Engineering, Technology, and Trades Career Pathway,” Bruzzino said. “He has shown a strong interest in this area and has met great success academically. This school year, he is currently enrolled in AP Computer Science (Project Lead the Way), Introduction to Engineering Design (Project Lead the Way), Autos Topics and Advanced Geometry. Mid first quarter, Boruch’s Geometry teacher at Niles West recommended that Boruch move up to an advanced class due to his need for a challenge, his inquisitive mind, and his analytical and methodical approach to problemsolving. He is also known as a very intelligent, analytical and independent thinker.

“Boruch is always very interesting to have a conversation with,” said Bruzzino. “Boruch has a very broad fount of knowledge for a person of his age. He enjoys engaging in lively debate informed by current events. With these skills, Boruch has the ability to get along with a wide range of peers and adults. By the end of his first year, Boruch worked his way to the top of our level system. He currently has four Niles West courses and is on track for further coursework at Niles West. This has been an unusually fast and positive trajectory, which also speaks to Boruch’s high motivation and work ethic. Boruch has over a 3.7 GPA, an accomplishment for which both he and his parents can be proud.

Amani Laliwala and Leslie Natzke, Niles West “This week is National French Week, and I thought it would be appropriate to recognize French

Club President, Amani Laliwala, and French Club Sponsor, Leslie Natzke,” Niles West Principal Karen Ritter said while she was introducing the honorees.

“Amani Laliwala is a French student, the President of French Club and a member of the French Honor Society. Amani (who is a senior) loves studying the French language, but more so, the French culture.

This year, with Amani at the helm, the French Club is planning an event that brings Niles North and Niles West and some feeder school students together for a “Dîner en Blanc” this Friday, November 8. If you are not familiar with the Dîner en Blanc concept, it is an event where people dress in white, bring a dish, and share a wonderful meal together. These dîner en blanc happen around the world. If you are looking for something to do this Friday, perhaps you can join them.

“Besides Amani’s love for French, she spends a good amount of her free time helping others. Amani is involved in the West Helps Others (WHO) Club, where she has participated in service learning projects such as Feed My Starving Children and Wolfpack Gives Back, and she also manages the logistics and communication of the WHO Club, notifying other students of service learning opportunities that benefit our community.

“Amani serves in other ways, such as raising money for cancer research in the Relay for Life race, helping parents at Open House and Parent-Teacher Conferences, and she does all of this while following a rigorous schedule including 4 AP classes. She hopes to major in computer science or chemistry, with a minor in French, bien sûr.

“Her French teacher, Ms. Natzke, says Amani is a natural leader — that she is detail oriented, responsible, knows how to take a step back from a situation to see the big picture, and has developed the art of delegation. Ms. Natzke also appreciates the opportunities that Niles West provides for emerging leaders like Amani. She says Niles West helps students develop and find their unique path.

“Next,” Ritter said, “I would like to introduce Madame Leslie Natzke, French teacher and French

thank you, amani laliwala and leslie natzke, for making a difference in the lives of many through your involvement with the french Club and your spirit of service to others.

Club sponsor. Madame Natzke has spent some time as a Peace Corps volunteer in French-speaking African countries such as Burkina Faso, Benin, and Senegal. It would not be a surprise if Amani got her passion for helping others from her French teacher. Besides her Peace Corps experience, Madame Natzke is involved in a not-for-profit organization called Expanding Lives, which helps young West African women develop leadership and technology skills.

“Ms. Natzke says that her French Club students love French culture and enjoy celebrating National French Week with cultural outings, playing games, and watching French films. Both Amani and Ms. Natzke participated in an exchange program last year in Le Mans to reinforce their love of the French culture and language.

“Thank you, Amani Laliwala and Leslie Natzke, for making a difference in the lives of many through your involvement with the French Club and your spirit of service to others.”

Maya Bral and Summer Lee, Niles North “Why Not Dance, more commonly known as YND, is an extracurricular dance club at Niles North,” said Niles North Principal James Edwards. “Years ago, the club started as a space for breakdancers to work together to learn different breakdancing moves. Since then, the club grew exponentially, starting with five students, and growing to over 70 dancers today. Students teach and learn all different styles of dance with and from each other, and perform at a number of different school and community events.

Some of the dancers have years of experience dancing in front of hundreds, others have only danced in front of their mirrors.

“With over 70 dancers currently on our roster, we would not be able to accomplish the level of performance without the leadership of Maya and Summer,” Edwards said.

(Both are seniors.)

“Together, they do their best to

ensure that every single dancer’s talents don’t go unnoticed,” said club sponsor and Math teacher Gary Chu. “Summer and Maya have established an all-inclusive space for students of all backgrounds and abilities to feel welcome. They make a huge point to emphasize and amplify everybody’s voice in

the club. Maya and Summer are extremely well-respected by their peers, and we could not be more proud or grateful to them for all they’ve been able to do for our dance community.

“Maya and Summer are self-advocates, leaning on each other and the support of their vice presidents to problem solve, choreograph, and plan for all of our practices and performances,” Chu said.

“They are flexible, and have the ability to adapt to what the studio needs at any given moment. Summer and Maya always make themselves available to help others who need to catch up on choreography.”

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NOV 1-DEC 6 SKOKIE letters from santa. Skokie Park District. Surprise your child with a letter written by Santa. Due to Santa’s extremely busy schedule, participants are encouraged to sign up early. Registrations forms are available at any Skokie Park District facility and online at www. skokieparks.org beginning November 1, 2019. Letters will be on Friday, December 13, 2019 to ensure delivery by Christmas Eve, December 24, 2019. Registration deadline is Friday, December 6, 2019.

NOVEMBER 2 PARK RIDGE treasures & trinkets holiday BaZaar. 10 a.m.3 p.m. at the Centennial Activity Center.

Looking for the perfect holiday gift? Look no further. Handmade holiday crafts, sweaters and Afghans, baked goods, and yesterday’s treasures are for sale during our Annual Bazaar. Bring your wallet and a friend to support the Centennial Activity Center. Lunch items are available for purchase. Visit www.prparks.org for more information.

NOVEMBER 2 PARK RIDGE PumPkin smash & Bash. 12:30-1:30 p.m. at Centennial Park. Recycle your pumpkin at the Pumpkin Smash and Bash. Roll your pumpkin down the Centennial Sled Hill in a fun competition that kicks off the event, smash and bash them, then launch them into piles of compost. Go green by helping to clean up the newly smashed pumpkins and learn about composting. Please remove any candles, stickers, and glow sticks before bringing your pumpkin to the event. Event is free, but registration required.

NOVEMBER 2 JOLIET nature mystery night. 6-8 p.m. at Pilcher Park Nature Center. Wizarding World and Magical Creatures fans, come be sorted into your houses at Pilcher Park’s School of Magic, and help us solve a mystery in our Magical Forest. Listen to musical clues from your favorite wizarding movies; bring your sharpest senses, and quench your thirst for observing natural phenomena. One night only. No flashlights, please, but costumes are encouraged. Cost is per participating child. Registration is required. Dress for the weather.

NOVEMBER 2 BOLINGBROOK BolingBrook Park distriCt holiday Craft show. 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. at the Annerino Community Center. Crafters mark your calendar for the 34th Annual Holiday Craft Show. Exhibits are limited to handmade items only. Commercially made items or flea market items will not be accepted. Please call (630) 7391700 for more information.

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despite loss to the state s top-ranked team, notre dame has one of school s best seasons By mark gregory editorial director

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If only the game were a little bit longer.

Notre Dame found its offensive rhythm in the second half of the second round matchup at LincolnWay East, but needed more time as the clock ran out on the game and the season with a 23-13 loss to the No. 1 ranked team in Illinois.

“They counted us out from the beginning and I think we held our own against the No. 1 team in the state,” said junior quarterback Anthony Sayles. “I give them credit, but we held our own.”

The Dons found themselves down 23-0 at half, thanks in part to three Lincoln-Way East scores in the final 1 minute, 40 seconds of the first quarter.

The Griffins got on the board first with 1:40 remaining when they followed a bad snap on a put, giving East good field position and a chance for University of Michigan signee AJ Henning to score the first of three scores on the game – this from one yard out.

Roughly 35 seconds later – on another three-and-out, ND had a bad snap on a punt go through the back of the end zone for a safety.

On the possession following the safety, Henning scored for the second time on a 25-yard reception.

He added his third score, the final tally for Lincoln-Way East with 19 seconds to play in the first half, following a rare Julian Schurr fum-

ble in the shadows of the Don goal line.

“We didn’t get going in the first quarter. There was the wind factor and a few miscues and you can’t play a game like that against a good team,” said Notre Dame coach Mike Hennessey. “I am very proud of how we played the whole game.

Our kids never gave up, never quit – it was a testament to everything we have done since January. We were battle tested and we felt that we were ready against them. Our defense held strong throughout.

We needed to give them a sense of doubt earlier in the game.”

In the second half, Notre Dame got things going offensively when Schurr ran up the middle from one-yard out to put the Dons on the board.

In the closing minutes of the game, Sayles found Nick Giamarusti for the other Notre Dame touchdown. A failed two-point conversion resulted in the final 2313 score.

“It was 23-0 (at halftime), but we knew we had to keep fighting.

We had some momentum towards the end, unfortunately, the clock wasn’t on our side,” Sayles said.

“We used our love as motivation.

We are a family here, we are all brothers and we couldn’t go out without a fight. This was a great season, I love all my seniors, but the juniors will just use this as motivation and keep this in the back of our minds.”

Hennessey said he was proud of the way the senior class meshed to

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notre dame outscored lincoln-way east 13-0 in the second half of the 23-13 loss to the griffins. lead one of the better Notre Dame teams in recent history – a team that started off 7-0 before losing a pair of close games when Schurr was sidelined with a shoulder injury.

“This is a group that had a lot of guys playing for the first time. In January, we look at those guys and wonder if they will be able to step up and play as hard as we need. It takes a lot of work, a lot of condi-

tioning and strength training and team building and obviously, they were ready,” Hennessey said. “It is a credit to them. We had seniors that played well for two years and they all mixed well together.”

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don t let emotions guide your spending habits Q. I’ve gotten out of debt before following your plan, but I always seem to fall right back in. I find myself spending more than I mean to whenever I go out shopping or running errands. I’m tired of all this, and I want to stop busting my budget and get control of my money once and for all. Do you have any advice?

A. Years ago, when I lost everything financially, there were two or

three extremely strong emotions that spurred me toward change.

Probably the biggest emotion was fear. I was scared to death I’d be broke for the rest of my life and not be able to take care of my family.

Don’t misunderstand me, though. I don’t think you should ever live your life in fear. But a reasonable, healthy level of fear where some things are concerned can be a fantastic motivator.

Another emotion was disgust. I

realized the way I had been living and handling money was stupid.

So, I made a proactive, conscious decision that I was going to change, and things were going to be different. The third emotion was contentment. You know, advertisers try to make us believe our lives will be better, and we’ll be happier, if we just go out and buy their stuff. I can tell you from personal experience when this idea is crammed down your throat every day, it can warp your percep-

tion of contentment and happiness.

Lots of stuff does not equal lots of happiness.

If you’ve tried several times and are still falling back into the same old trap, maybe you should approach your situation in a practical, day-to-day way. Stop going places where you’re tempted to spend money on silly things. When you go out running errands and shopping, make a list of only the bare necessities, and take along just enough

cash to pay for them.

Spending money on a bunch of stuff you don’t need and probably don’t even really want isn’t going to bring you contentment. It’s just going to bust your budget, and put you in a financial hole that will, sooner or later, become very difficult • if not impossible – to dig your way out of!

DAVE RAMSEY is CEO of Ramsey Solutions.

Follow him on the web at daveramsey.com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.

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