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DECEMBER 8, 2016 VOL. 61 ISSUE 10

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COMMUNITY

Niles Library Would-be novelists rise to NaNoWriMo challenge SEE PAGE 3

BUSINESS

Dave Says 8 Holiday Traditions to cut, keep or rethink SEE PAGE 11

SPORTS Milestone win Lavorato earns win 300 SEE PAGE 7

COMMUNITY

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OAKTON COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Township holds the line on tax levy

New student center on track to open in January

There was essentially no increase over the prior year’s levy

$2 million student center is on track to open for the spring semester

MAINE TOWNSHIP

The Maine Township Supervisor and Board of Trustees voted unanimously at its meeting Nov. 22 to hold the line on the tax levy that will be collected in 2017. There was essentially no increase over the prior year’s levy. “We want to give the taxpayers a break in their tax bills from Maine Township next year,” said Carol A. Teschky, Maine Township Supervisor. “We have been consistently fiscally conservative in our

spending over the last couple of years and are happy to pass along some savings to the taxpayers,” she said. “As the government closes to the people, we understand some folks are struggling and need these kinds of breaks.” The 2016 levy passed at the meeting is the amount of money that Maine Township asks Cook County officials to collect through property taxes to fund Maine Townships day to day operations. Maine Township levies taxes for the Town Fund and for the General Assistance Fund. The levy for the Town Fund is $4,495,832. The levy for the General Assistance Fund is $1,095,622.

Oakton Community College’s new $2 million student center is on track to open for the spring semester, 2017, when classes begin Jan. 17. Designed by Legat Architects and constructed by Riley Construction, the student center will provide approximately 7,300 square feet of dedicated space for student leadership, organizations, clubs, activities, recreation, group study and student meetings at the Des Plaines campus. “Space is important in improving student success,” noted Oakton

President Joianne Smith, who has challenged the college to improve student persistence and ultimately, student completion. Created in existing space across from the cafeteria, the new student center will integrate student-related activities that had previously been located across campus. The center will feature a large multipurpose lounge area with a fireplace and television screens with floorto-ceiling windows offering scenic views of the lake to the north. There are meeting rooms for student clubs, space for the OCCurrence student newspaper, Student Government Association offices and offices for student life staff. “Eighty-five percent of students surveyed said that they would stay on campus longer with a space like this,” said Oakton Vice President for Student Affairs Karl Brooks.

Construction for the new space began in June, and it included complete demolition and removal of the interior footprint of the concrete floor slab, excavation of the unsuitable soils, replacement of various aged and sinking underground utilities and installation of a new concrete floor. The new space will feature new electrical, energy-efficient LED lighting and data layouts. The Oakton Educational Foundation has identified several naming opportunities for the space, ranging in value from $10,000 to $250,000. Gifts of $500 or more will also be recognized on a donor wall in the new center. Naming rights may be secured with multi-year pledges of up to five years, and gifts are tax deductible. Call 847-6351813 for more information about these opportunities.

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FEATURES >> NILES

Would-be novelists rise to NaNoWriMo challenge

NEWS BRIEFS

Nominating petitions available Golf Maine Park District positions open The Golf Maine Park District will be accepting Petitions of Nomination from December 12 through December 19 for two, six-year terms to serve as Park Commissioner of the Golf Maine Park District. Any individual who is a registered voter and a resident of the Golf Maine Park District for at least one year prior to the election is eligible to hold this office. The office of Commissioner is an elected position with no financial remuneration. Commissioners will be selected by vote of the community

Morton Grove Park Board positions open BY ERIC HOLLANDER| FOR THE BUGLE

This year, the Niles public library hosted a series of ‘write-ins’ for local writers participating in NaNoWriMo [national novel writing month] .

Niles public library encourages local high school student to write novel BY ERIC HOLLANDER FOR THE BUGLE Since 1999, enthusiastic writers of all ages have been summoned each November by the non-profit organization NaNoWriMo [national novel writing month] to compose an entire novel within a single month. Although the event is not intended as a competition, there are prizes and a detailed set of rules. Thousands of participants from around the world register each year, accepting the challenge of submitting a drafted novel of at least 50,000 words by the end of the month. This year, the Niles public library hosted a series of ‘write-ins’ for local participants. Encouragement and support from other writers is an essential ingredient for those

“It’s easy to start creative projects, but so long as new ideas keep coming things rarely make their way to an ending. When I know the deadline is coming up fast, I’m inspired to work hard every day ...” - JASON CHEN, 12TH GRADE NILES RESIDENT

ambitious enough to engage. “The write-ins help me to confront my immediate issues in my novel just like NaNoWriMo helps me confront the task as a whole,” comments Jason Chen, a 12th grade Niles resident. Many of the writers attending the library’s events shared mutual sentiments about the invaluable component of incentive that the challenge provides. “It’s easy to start creative projects, but so long as new ideas keep coming things rarely make their way to an ending,” says Chen. “When I know the deadline is coming up fast, I’m inspired to work hard every day.” The primary objective of NaNoWriMo is to encourage writers to simply get their stories into

the world and to write something every day. There is no expectation for any of the completed drafts to be in their finished state. In fact, November will just be the beginning for each submission. “This is just the first step, once November is over I’ll still have to edit everything, re-arrange some of the story-line, and fix any of the non-linear moments in the plot,” admits Chen. At least, there will now be something tangible for the writers to apply their craft to. “As soon as someone suggests composing a novel, most of us would have laughed. It never seems realistic to devote so much time to a single piece, but one month doesn’t sound too bad,” said Chen.

Two seats on the five-member Morton Grove Park District Board of Commissioners will be filled at the April 4, 2017 consolidated election. Each term is for six years. An individual interested in running for office must be a registered voter and a Morton Grove Park District resident for at least one year prior to the election. Park Board positions are unpaid. Candidate materials are available and may be picked up at the Park District Administration building at 6834 Dempster Street, Morton Grove. Park

3 Niles Park District seats up in April Voters will elect three Niles Park District commissioners when they go to the polls for the consolidated election Tuesday, April 4. Each candidate will be required to have a minimum of 57 signatures of registered Park District voters in order to file petitions for the Park District com-

in the Tuesday, April 4, Consolidated Election. The Board of Park Commissioners formally meets at 7 p.m., on the third Thursday of each month, for regular Board meetings and for special meetings when necessary. A minimum time requirement of 10 hours per month is reasonable to expect in a typical month, but may vary, as needed. Individuals interested in running for the office of Park Commissioner should contact John Jekot, secretary to the Board of Park Commissioners, by calling 847-297-3000, or stop by the Golf Maine Park District Feldman Recreation Center, 8800 W. Kathy Lane, Niles, during regular business hours to obtain election materials. District hours are 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Nominating petitions will be available and may be circulated beginning September 20, 2016. An estimated minimum of 85 registered voters’ signatures is required in order to be placed on the ballot. The filing period for the April election will be 9:00 a.m. Monday, December 12, 2016 through 5:00 p.m. Monday, December 19, 2016 at the Park District office. For more information, contact Jeff Wait at (847-965-0383) or email: jwait@ mgparks.com. Information regarding the Morton Grove Park District is available on the Park District website: www.mortongroveparks.com. missioner election. Candidates must be registered to vote and be a resident of the Park District at least one year prior to the election. The first day for filing candidacy petitions and materials is Monday, December 12 and the last day is Monday, December 19. Commissioners govern the Park District under Illinois statues. The Niles Park District is an independent unit of local government to provide park and recreation services to our community.

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COLUMN >> SPECIAL VOICES

It’s Time To Sign

Signing Time is a video series and television program eleminating communication barriers

BY DANIEL SMROKOWSKI BUGLE COLUMNIST American Sign Language (ASL) has become mainstream in the community at large. Twenty-five years ago, families used American Sign Language only with their child who was deaf. But for many others in our special needs community who have communication disorders, communication is difficult. Today, a quarter century later, when children of all ages and abilities learn to move their hands to make ASL signs, their minds are learning as well. A child who is signing acquires a better vocabulary than children who do not sign. An innovation that encourages children and their families to use ASL is Signing Time. Signing Time is a video series and television program that eliminates communication barriers that exist for children with disabilities. “It’s become very mainstream to use sign language with children in your family,” said Rachel Coleman, the creator and Emmy-nominated host of Signing Time. This past Saturday, November 12 at 5:30 p.m., over 300 people from across the U.S. traveled from Florida, Alabama, Utah, and everywhere in between to Columbia, Tennessee. Folks came for the Indy+Friends Signing Time Live Concert. The concert took place at the concert hall barn of American Country Music singer and songwriter, Rory Feek. Rory’s two-year-old daughter, Indiana, or Indy as she is known by friends, was born with Down syndrome. About a month before the concert, Rory surprised his daughter, Indy, by inviting Rachel Coleman and Signing Time to their barn-turned-concert hall for a onenight-only surprise concert. For over 300 individuals who were in attendance, tickets were free to the public. The concert was also streamed live online and the $10 virtual ticket fee was made possible by the Loeys-Dietz Syndrome Foundation in honor of Indy’s friend Scout who introduced Indy to Signing Time. Rachel Coleman created Signing Time in her home of Midvale, Utah when her oldest daughter, Leah, who is profoundly deaf, was 4 years old. Rachel’s youngest daughter Lucy was born with Spina Bifida and Cerebral Palsy.

SPECIAL VOICES By Daniel Smrokowski

The day before the concert, we decided to make the over 500 mile drive from the Chicago western suburbs to Columbia, Tennessee. We arrived at the farm of Rory Feek about 4 hours before the concert. It wasn’t until a half hour before the Signing Time concert began that I was met in front of the concert hall barn by Aaron Coleman, the husband of Rachel and father to Leah and Lucy. As I hopped over a fence, I made my way backstage of the Signing Time concert to sit down with Rachel Coleman and her daughter Leah. Similar to Leah, when I was born I began to learn American Sign Language to help me with the severe language disorder that I was diagnosed with. Leah and myself both use the Accessible Touch accessibility feature on the iPhone to help us with communication. “It [Signing Time] really helped because it helped build a community that wasn’t there previously,” said Leah Coleman. “Because a lot of hearing parents with deaf children didn’t know what to do and my mom allowed to pave that path for them.” Leah told me about a time when she was younger and on a soccer team. “I don’t want to play with her because she is deaf,” said one of Leah’s soccer teammates. At the time, Leah’s mom did not interpret the exact words to her daughter. She did not want to subject Leah to the ignorance at an early age. At this moment of Leah’s youth, the use of signing among her peers who were not deaf was not yet mainstream. Ignorance was the catalyst for Rachel to create Signing Time and be able to share sign language with other children and families. Fast forward to November 2016 when over 300 people from across our nation came together to Tennessee for the Signing Time concert. One local family from Tennessee, Jeremy and Elayna Cook and their son Chance, is the perfect example of how Signing Time has made American Sign Language mainstream for people who are hearing as well as hearing impaired. Even though Chance does not have any special needs, the Cooks taught their baby boy sign language for

the reason most families today use Signing Time with their children: baby sign language lets babies communicate their needs rather than crying. As a child’s hands are moving, the child’s emotions are being expressed. As a by-product, their mind is learning. Special needs families of all different diagnoses know the joys and challenges that each other face. Many try to jump at any chance they get to support other families. Take the Feek and Coleman families for a perfect example of two special needs families coming together to support each other and uniting the community. “What I love about our Signing Time events, they’re unlike anything anywhere else,” said Rachel Coleman. “Because even as families who have children with special needs, we divide ourselves up like ‘oh I’m going to go to the deaf stuff or we’re going to the Down syndrome Buddy Walk’ but we still divide ourselves up and at a Signing Time event you see every kind of parent, typical kids, kids with autism, Down syndrome, and I can pull anybody from the audience, any child and have them on stage and have them participate in a meaningful, real way and we can all communicate.” The Coleman and Feek families made a big difference in many lives when they came together for this unique Signing Time concert at Rory Feek’s barnturned-concert hall. “It’s just a coming together of families and communities and reaching out and acknowledging that we’ve been there for each other,” said Rachel. “We’ve made a difference in each other’s lives.” Readers who are interested in viewing the Signing Time video series either as DVDs or digitally on the Signing Time TV app, can visit www.signingtime.com. For folks who are interested in the newly launched American Sign Language online class, visit www.SignItASL.com. Join me and let’s change the game and learn American Sign Language. Now is the time for signing to become mainstream in our community. Together, we can unite our community. Daniel Smrokowski was born three-and-a-third months premature and was diagnosed with learning disabilities and a severe language disorder. He is an Athlete and Global Messenger with Special Olympics Illinois on the Southeast Association for Special Parks and Recreation team. Daniel is an awardwinning columnist who writes a featured monthly column on special needs issues. He is the founder of Special Chronicles, a pioneering nonprofit new media network that gives respect and voice to people with special needs. Come join us at www.SpecialChronicles.com.

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POLICE >> PARK RIDGE

Police create advisory board Overarching goal is to develop an innovative community policing strategy The Park Ridge Police Department (PRPD) was recently awarded a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services that facilitates the chartering and installation of a Community Advisory Board (CAB) to partner with the Park Ridge Police Department. The President’s Taskforce on 21st Century Policing identifies six main topic areas or “pillars”: Building Trust and Legitimacy, Policy and Oversight, Technology

and Social Media, Community Policing and Crime Reduction, Officer Training and Education, and Officer Safety and Wellness. The development of a CAB will serve to enhance the first two pillars. An outcome of this initiative will be to establish a CAB as a partner in the planning and execution of PRPD activities and to provide an increase in transparency and legitimacy of the department’s actions on behalf of the community. The overarching goal of this project is to develop an innova-

MORE INFO The first step in this process will be to conduct two community-police Town Hall meetings: December 13 7 p.m. at Prospect Park, Paula Hassell O’Connor Community building (733 N. Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge.

tive community policing strategy by establishing a CAB with procedural justice as its foundation. To accomplish this goal, PRPD will leverage existing knowledge gained through procedural justice training already received by department staff and expand on that

POLICE BLOTTER Information in Police Blotter is obtained from the Niles, Morton Grove and Park Ridge police departments’ reports. Individuals who have been charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court. NILES Two cars were reported burglarized Nov. 14 in a parking lot in the 9200 block of Milwaukee Avenue. In both incidents, purses were stolen, police said. Uber and Lyft stickers were reported stolen from a car parked in the 6700 block of Touhy Avenue on Nov. 14. A truck containing molding and shelves for a new building under construction was burglarized between Nov. 14 and Nov. 15 while it was parked in the 9400 block of Milwaukee Avenue. Nothing was reported stolen, police said. Someone forcibly entered a cargo trailer parked in the 200 block of Golf Mill Center between Nov. 11 and Nov. 16 and stole a contraction tool valued at $1,500, police said. A purse was stolen Nov. 17 after it was left on the passenger seat of a car parked in a lot in the 8000 block of Milwaukee Avenue, police said. A briefcase was stolen Nov. 17 from a car parked in a lot in the 7700 block of Milwaukee Avenue, police said. On Nov. 24 the victimstated an unknown person(s) gained entry into his 1999 Nissan 4 door on

the 8200 block of Newland St. Missing was his Magellan GPS unit which he had stored in the glove box. The victim declined to have his vehicle processed for evidence. Stephanie Lebron, 19, of Chicago, was charged with possession of a counterfeit credit card and identification on Nov. 11. Police said Lebron tried to use a fraudulent credit card at a store in the 7300 block of Melvina Avenue and had another person’s photo ID in her possession. Lebron is scheduled to appear in court Dec.2. Victim reported she had a withdrawal from her bank account at on Nov. 21 of $400 USC from an ATM machine on the 8500 block of Golf Road. The victim states her debit card has never been out of her possession. The victim has since cancelled her card and reported the fraudulent withdrawal to her bank. She has requested a follow up on this incident. Investigation pending William Barkho, 30, of Chicago, was charged with obstructing a police officer on Nov. 11 after he allegedly refused to exit his car during a traffic stop at Lyon Street and Washington Avenue at 12:20 a.m. Barkho’s passenger, Ali Fahad, 32, of Cudahy, Wisconsin, was later taken into custody on an outstanding warrant, police said. Obscenities were discovered spray-painted on a wooden fence Nov. 11 in the 8000 block of Lyons Street, police said.

Graffiti was reportedly discovered on Nov. 15 and on Nov. 17 at a park in the 7000 block of Crain Street. A 16-year-old Niles boy was charged with reckless driving on Nov. 16 after his car reportedly struck a high voltage transformer box in the alley in the 5600 block of Touhy Avenue. The teen reportedly told police that he struck a curb while driving his grandparents’ car in the alley around 7 p.m., causing him to lose control of the vehicle. Police said the teen admitted to driving more than 40 mph down the alley and that he only had a learner’s permit. The teen is scheduled to appear in court Jan. 3. Susie Bernadac, 26, of Melrose Park, was charged with felony retail theft on Nov. 11 after Bernadac allegedly stole $540 worth of cosmetics from a store in the 200 block of Golf Mill Center. Bernadac is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 12. Claudia Montoya, 25, of Schaumburg, was charged with retail theft on Nov. 14. According to police, Montoya was accused of stealing nearly $60 worth of cosmetics, clothing and food from a store in the 8500 block of Golf Road. Montoya is scheduled to appear in court Dec. 9.

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training to operationalize the pillars of procedural justice. The first step in this process will be to conduct two communitypolice Town Hall meetings to introduce the CAB model and to serve as listening sessions to understand the community’s needs, concerns and questions. These meetings are open to the public and everyone is invited to attend: December 13 7 p.m. at Prospect Park, Paula Hassell O’Connor Community building (733 N. Prospect Avenue, Park Ridge. Once formed, the CAB itself will meet monthly to advise PRPD and to be briefed on activities that occurred since the last session.

These sessions will focus on key issues pertaining to action items internal and external to PRPD and will serve as listening, planning and strategy sessions moving from discussion and debrief to implementation with a focus on collective action. This cycle will be repeated for each meeting with adjustments to strategies and areas of focus should evidence suggest a shift in needs or when successful implementation of efforts are realized. This strategy of building understanding, intentional formulation of the CAB and consistent engagement and action on the part of the CAB and PRPD will create momentum for the department and community in addressing community concerns and increasing the legitimacy of the department and its actions.

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

You may be prompted to work harder and more efficiently than usual in the week to come. You tend to display confidence even if you do not possess the requisite skills or experience.

GEMINI

M AY 2 2 T O J U N E 2 1

The higher you climb the harder it is to cling to the ladder. Your ambitious nature may put you in a precarious position in the week ahead. Be prepared for all possible contingencies.

LEO

J U LY 2 3 T O A U G U S T 2 1

Work hard but don’t be hard hearted. As this week unfolds you may become more creative about achieving your ambitions but some influential people may find your actions callous and calculating.

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LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Diplomacy is the key to making your week ahead less challenging. Tensions can be easily soothed through a mere kind word or two. Maintain a positive attitude and use good judgment.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22

It could be stressful to be successful in the week to come. There could be a domino effect that causes a crucial tile to fall if you overreact to criticism or a temporary family crisis.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

A penny saved is a penny that does not jeopardize your financial security. You might let your attraction to fads rule your head in the upcoming week. Avoid making impulsive purchases.

SUDOKU

TAURUS

A P R I L 2 1 T O M AY 2 1

Silence is golden but knowledge is platinum. As this week unfolds gather information before you tackle new projects or tasks. Just because something seems easy doesn’t mean it is.

CANCER

J U N E 2 2 T O J U LY 2 2

You may become serious about adding structure and organizing your financial affairs. Avoid beginning new projects, making major purchases or taking the initiative in the week ahead.

VIRGO

AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Before you lay down the law consider the consequences. It is said that if guns were outlawed, then outlaws would be the only people with guns. Think before issuing mandates in the week ahead.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

This is a good week to keep your money in your wallet and the credit card in the drawer. Be businesslike and above reproach at the workplace. A partner may have some great ideas.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 23 TO JANUARY 20

Stick to safe, sound and conservative principles in the week to come. Don’t give your heart or money away impulsively. You can blind to facts or only hear what you want to hear.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

If you aim for fame you risk losing the game. In the week ahead you may get more than your fair share of attention or end up in the public eye, especially if you do something wrong.

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BASKETBALL

300! Maine South defeats Niles West as coach Tony Lavarato earns his 300th career victory BY SCOTT SCHMID For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com

Though it was only an early season game, the Dec. 1 matchup against Niles West turned out to have plenty of meaning for the Maine South boys basketball team. Not only was the 60-47 road win a confidence boost for a young squad, it also meant that the Hawks began Central Suburban South League play on the right foot. But most significantly, the victory was the 300th in the coaching career of Tony Lavorato. “A great deal of credit goes to the contributions of all past and present players and coaches,” said Lavorato, who also joked that it meant he was old. That milestone was reached thanks to inspired play on both ends of the court over the final two quarters, as Maine South faced a 26-24 deficit at intermission. The Hawks forced 10 turn-

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overs in the second half, seven of which came during a 20-7 third quarter run. Tommy Gardiner scored a game-high 19 points, Grant Miller totaled 16 points and six rebounds and Milos Ljiljak scored 13 of his 15 points after halftime. “The kids did a much better job communicating in the second half,” Lavorato said, “and most importantly, we took care of the ball. Scoring in transition was also very important.” Maine South was coming off a 2-2 mark at the Lyons Invite, though the two losses came by a combined five points to Hinsdale South and the host Lions. The Hawks also defeated Plainfield North and Glenbard South. “We progressively got better every single game,” the coach said, “and we saw some good teams. SEE 300 PAGE 9

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Nicholas Foldvary and Maine South defeated Niles West to earn coach Tony Lavorato his 300th win.

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BASKETBALL

Williams opens final season on the bench BY SCOTT SCHMID For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com

After a lengthy coaching career that has spanned 37 years, it has come down to the final lap for Bob Williams. In his eighth and final campaign on the sideline for the Niles West boys basketball team, Williams, who has been a head coach for a total of 26 years, is leading a senior dominated roster into action this winter. “This is a great group of kids and they are all working hard,” Williams said. In fact the Wolves start all seniors - Kosta Hatzopoulos and Mirsad Mackic in the backcourt, Johnny Pabst and Matthew Metz at forward and Dino Perocevic in the middle. Fellow seniors Aaron Flowers, Don Asuncion and John Lazar, along with junior Nicholas Zerbinopoulos, are among those who will contribute off the bench. After opening the 2016-17 season by splitting its first four games, Niles West began Central Suburban League play by dropping a 60-47 home decision to

Maine South on Dec. 1. “We’ve been in every game,” said the coach, whose team picked up a 93-86 win over Hersey and a 52-47 decision versus the host school at the Glenbrook North Thanksgiving tournament. Trailing 21-13 in the second quarter, Niles West closed the first half on a 13-3 run, highlighted by a pair of three-pointers by Lazar, to take a 26-24 lead into intermission. But the visiting Hawks took control in the third quarter, outscoring the Wolves 19-7. “Maine South is a tough team to play,” Williams said. “They are very disciplined and when they are ahead, they really spread the floor. I thought we played real hard, we just had a lapse for a few minutes.” Mackic led the way with 14 points and Lazar finished with nine. The Wolves will return to the court on Dec. 9 with a home matchup against Evanston. Games against Glenbrook South and St. Ignatius loom the following week before the squad heads to the Pontiac Holiday tournament.

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Mirsad Mackic (23) and the Wolves are preparing for the Pontiac Holiday Tournament..

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Demons deal with youth, inexperience this season BY SCOTT TAYLOR For the Bugle www.buglenewspapers.com

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Senior Jordan Irving is the lone Maien East player with varsity experience.

There are young teams and then there are inexperienced teams. Maine East is both. The Blue Demons have just five seniors on their roster and only one of those seniors had varsity game action experience in Jordan Irving heading into the season. That has caused some tough losses early losses early in the season, including a 55-446 loss to rival Maine West Saturday night at home. “You can’t say we weren’t without our opportunities throughout the game, but shot ourselves in the foot time and time again,” East coach Dave Genis said. “This is a young team. We have two sophomores and a fresh-

man with us and Jordan Irving is the only one with varsity experience. You see the mistakes we make as a young team. We shoot ourselves in the foot mentally, not physically.” “I embrace the role of teaching the younger guys to play at the varsity level,” Irving said. “But at times it can be overwhelming. We want to win games and get better. Losses like this hurt. Hopefully these close losses turn into wins.” Maine East trailed throughout the game, but continued to come back. It was down 26-16 and made it 26-20 at the half with multiple failed chances to close the gap before the break. Then, after trailing 37-22, the Blue Demons scored the final 12 points of the third quarter, but SEE DEMONS PAGE 9

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“It is very important for us to develop early in the season. If we can get experience and also win some early, that can really pay off in the back end.” Lavorato and Ljiljak both agreed that the team was just a couple of close shots away from

DEMONS FROM PAGE 8 could get no closer in the fourth. Still, they made one more comeback, turing a 48-38 deficit to 50-46 with 1:45 left before Maine West put the game away. “We work so hard to get it to a three-point ball game, and then we give up a layup or a three,” Genis said. “We need to take that next step up of getting that other stop to get us in position. That comes with experience. We did see some growth today” “Even though this was a tough loss, it brought our team together closely,” Irving said. “We have to keep fighting.” There were plenty positive signs to take away from the game, including rallying time and tie again

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possibly being undefeated at the event. “We didn’t hit shots that we normally make,” the senior guard said. “But we played hard every game. There was not a game where we didn’t play hard. “We are young and inexperienced but we are also young and athletic. This team can get up

and down the floor.” Indeed, the Hawks don’t return a single full-time starter from last year though Ljiljak and fellow senior Nicholas Foldvary are three-year varsity players. Those two joined Gardiner, Miller and Michael George in the starting line-up. Miller and Gardiner are

6-foot-7 and 6-6 respectively while sub Ryan Coffey is 6-7. Jack Scales also provides guard depth. “We are young but there is a mix of guys who have played,” Lavorato said. “But it is different when you are going from a secondary guy to a primary guy. We don’t have that 20-point,

10-rebound guy coming back this year. But we like it when we spread out the scoring. That’s the type of team we have; it makes you difficult to play when there are multiple people who can score.” Maine South returns to the court on Dec. 9 against Glenbrook South.

“I like their resilience and they will fight and fight regardless,” Genis said. “When we were down 15 points, they could have rolled over and quit. They turned it around and brought it back to a three-point deficit. It is just that next step we have to take. They work hard and are good guys.” A key member of the comeback was reserve junior Damian

Lis, who was inserted in the game for the first time in the second half and gave Maine East a spark. “Damien is a hard-working guy,” Genis said. “He had hip surgery and missed his whole sophomore season. He came in and gave us a good shot in the arm. He made several things happen and was a big key to the comeback.”

Irving led the way with 13 points, wile sophomore Ali Sabet had 12 and junior Nathanael Sanguine had 11. “We told Ali we need 10 points from him somewhere,” Genis said. “He has a very nice shot from the outside and can go to the hole. What did he do today? He put in 12. That is him figuring it out and he will get better and better and got the opportu-

nity of getting better.” As the Demons (2-3) continue to gain experience throughout the season, they hope to turn some of those losses into wins. “I don’t anticipate taking steps backward,” Genis said. “This is a really good group of guys. They compete and they want to win. They are in a position where they are learning what it takes to win. It will come.”

COMMUNITY

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COVER STORY >> AMERICAN LEGION POST 134

Legion Post 134 honors Great Lakes recruits Navy recruits from Naval Service Training Command in Great Lakes recognized The Navy recruits from Naval Service Training Command in Great Lakes were transported to American Legion Post 134 by bus courtesy of Niles West High School. They were greeted by Rear Admiral Stephen C. Evans, commander of the Naval Service Training Command and American Legion Post 134 Commander Thomas Mann, other legion members, village officials, fire and policemen, friends, and guests. The recruits were served a complete Thanksgiving dinner that included a sweets table. The day included free phone service Xbox360 video games, movies and a magician.

BUSINESS + REAL ESTATE

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COLUMN >> DAVE SAYS

8 Holiday Traditions to cut, keep or rethink Do I actually want to do this? Can I actually afford this? and Do I really have time for this? Each year we look forward to certain family traditions, like baking Granny’s gingerbread cookies or watching It’s a Wonderful Life with the kids. But sometimes all those fun traditions can get overwhelming. That’s why we’re giving you permission to choose what you want to do this year. Ignore the pressure to people-please, and instead pick the traditions that don’t stress you out. It’s your holiday, after all. And it’s going to be awesome as long as you’re with the people you love— no matter how you celebrate. The key to deciding what stays and what goes is to ask yourself: Do I actually want to do this? Can I actually afford this? and Do I really have time for this?

HERE ARE EIGHT HOLIDAY TRADITIONS TO GET YOU STARTED: ANNUAL CHRISTMAS BASH Some people love hosting Christmas parties. Cooking for 50? No problem! But if you’d rather not spend two precious weeks in December planning and prepping for your annual Christmas open house, then don’t. Forget the cheese ball, sherbet punch, and mini gherkins, and just get together with a few close pals at a local restaurant. Split the check and enjoy a simple, stress-free evening with your nearest and dearest. Or, if you love throwing parties but hate the cost, invite less people. Make it a potluck, or ask someone else to co-host and share the responsibility. It’s your party — do what you want! COMPETITIVE LIGHTS DISPLAY Don’t let your Christmas-crazy neighbors guilt you into a lights display worthy of Rockefeller Center. If your family enjoys looking at lights, pack a thermos of hot chocolate and drive around town to admire the best of the over-thetop yards. It’s free, and you don’t have to freeze your tail off!

If you prefer decking out your house with lights but don’t have the time, start early and stop when your energy does. Make sure you’re decorating your house because you like it, not because you’re trying to match the neighborhood. Your time and money matter more than how many cars drive by. ELF ON THE SHELF This one is a hot-button issue. So we won’t get into the pros and cons. We’ll just say this: If you’re pro-Elf, make it easier on yourself by not getting too elaborate. Sparkles doesn’t need to build a Rube Goldberg machine in the middle of the night. Keep it simple and keep it fun. And if you’re over Buddy, just tell your kids he went back to the North Pole this year—for good. They’ll be fine, we promise. THE SHOPPING FRENZY We like a deal as much as the next person, but if you’re shopping “for sport,” take a time-out. It’s okay to get a rush from the shopping season—buying stuff should be fun But don’t let the pressure to spend destroy your budget. Take control of your money by creating a Christmas-specific money plan and a detailed gift list. And stop shopping when your list is complete. If you have extra energy to burn, try a family game of flag football. It’s much less dangerous than the mall (well, maybe). FAMILY PORTRAIT CHRISTMAS CARDS Photo cards are a sweet tradition, but they aren’t a must. It’s okay if you didn’t have time or money to schedule a photographer, buy matching red-andwhite outfits, and order hundreds of glossy prints this year. Cards are a meaningful gesture, but don’t make them more difficult or more expensive than they have to be. —Used with permission from daveramsey.com

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LEGAL LISTINGS IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION PACIFIC UNION FINANCIAL, LLC Plaintiff, -v.CLAUDIU F. ION, ANDREI M. AILUTOAEI, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NONRECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 16 CH 000887 9234 LINDER AVENUE MORTON GROVE, IL 6 0 0 5 3 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 3, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 5, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate:Commonly known as 9234 LINDER AVENUE, MORTON GROVE, IL 60053 Property Index No. 10-16-122-059. The real estate is improved with a single family residence. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, examine the court file or contact Plaintiff’s attorney: CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C., 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100, BURR RIDGE, IL 60527, (630) 794-9876 Please refer to file number 14-15-19662. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales

Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. CODILIS & ASSOCIATES, P.C. 15W030 NORTH FRONTAGE ROAD, SUITE 100 BURR RIDGE, IL 60527 (630) 794-5300 E-Mail: pleadings@il.cslegal.com Attorney File No. 14-15-19662 Attorney ARDC No. 00468002 Attorney Code. 21762 Case Number: 16 CH 000887 TJSC#: 36-12129 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I708193 Published 12/1, 12/8, 12/15

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION FEDERAL NATIONAL MORTGAGE ASSOCIATION (‘’FANNIE MAE’’), A CORPORATION ORGANIZED AND EXISTING UNDER THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, Plaintiff, v. IRYNA GRIN, ANDREY GRIN, BANCO POPULAR NORTH AMERICA, UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, CAPITAL ONE BANK (USA), N.A., NORTH VALLEY LO CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 15 CH 00712 1700 WILDBERRY DR. UNIT C Glenview, IL 60025 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on January 25, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 6, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 1700 WILDBERRY DR. UNIT C, Glenview, IL 60025 Property Index No. 04-23-302-048-1003 VOL. 133. The real estate is improved with a townhouse. The judgment amount was $386,668.95. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. Where a sale of real estate is made to satisfy a lien prior to that of the United States, the United States shall have one year from the date of sale within which to redeem, except that with respect to a lien arising under the internal revenue laws the period shall be 120 days

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or the period allowable for redemption under State law, whichever is longer, and in any case in which, under the provisions of section 505 of the Housing Act of 1950, as amended (12 U.S.C. 1701k), and subsection (d) of section 3720 of title 38 of the United States Code, the right to redeem does not arise, there shall be no right of redemption. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact Plaintiff’s attorney: JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125, Chicago, IL 60606, (312) 541-9710 Please refer to file number 14-1354. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. JOHNSON, BLUMBERG & ASSOCIATES, LLC 230 W. Monroe Street, Suite #1125 Chicago, IL 60606 (312) 541-9710 E-Mail: ilpleadings@johnsonblumberg.com Attorney File No. 14-1354 Attorney Code. 40342 Case Number: 15 CH 00712 TJSC#: 36-13064 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I708414 Published 12/1, 12/8, 12/15

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, I L L I N O I S COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION ALLIANT CREDIT UNION; Plaintiff, vs. SIMONE E. BAROUTA; JOSEPHINE D. BAROUTA; UNKNOWN OWNERS AND NON RECORD C L A I M A N T S ; Defendants, 14 CH 16270 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure entered in the above entitled cause Intercounty Judicial Sales Corporation will on Tuesday, January 3, 2017, at the hour of 11 a.m. in their office at 120 West Madison Street, Suite 718A, Chicago, Illinois, sell to the highest bidder for cash, the following described mortgaged real estate: P.I.N. 09-11-404-007-0000. Commonly known as 210 Crescent Drive, Glenview, IL 60025. The mortgaged real estate is a single family residence. If the subject mortgaged real estate is a unit of a common interest

community, the purchaser of the unit other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by subsection (g-1) of Section 18.5 of the Condominium Property Act. Sale terms: Bidders must present, at the time of sale, a cashier’s or certified check for 10% of the successful bid amount. The balance of the successful bid shall be paid within 24 hours, by similar funds. The property will NOT be open for inspection. For information call Mr. Greg Czaicki at Plaintiff’s Attorney, Emerson & Elder, P.C., 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Chicago, Illinois 60604. (312) 525-0084. INTERCOUNTY JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION Selling Officer, (312) 444-1122 I708618 Published 12/8, 12/15, 12/22

IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION NATIONSTAR MORTGAGE LLC Plaintiff, -v.LUCYNA DUDZIK, GRZEGORZ DUDZIK, VILLAGE OF NORRIDGE, AN ILLINOIS MUNICIPAL CORPORATION, COURTLAND SQUARE CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGERS, COURTLAND SQUARE HOMEOWNERS’ ASSOCIATION BOARD OF MANAGERS Defendants 10 CH 43360 8860 NORTH WESTERN AVENUE, UNIT 2G Des Plaines, IL 60016 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on October 12, 2016, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on January 13, 2017, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 8860 NORTH WESTERN AVENUE, UNIT 2G, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Index No. 09-10-401-070-1015. The real estate is improved with a condominium. The judgment amount was $188,291.54. Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in \”AS IS\” condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court. Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation of the sale. The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information. If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g)(4). If this property is a condo-

minium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1). IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 151701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales. For information, contact The sales clerk, SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC, 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301, Bannockburn, IL 60015, (847) 291-1717 For information call between the hours of 1pm - 3pm fax number 312-372-4398 Please refer to file number 15-076382. THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales. SHAPIRO KREISMAN & ASSOCIATES, LLC 2121 WAUKEGAN RD., SUITE 301 Bannockburn, IL 60015 (847) 291-1717 Fax #: (312) 372-4398 E-Mail: ILNotices@ logs.com Attorney File No. 15-076382 Attorney Code. 42168 Case Number: 10 CH 43360 TJSC#: 3612260 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff’s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose. I708917 Published 12/8, 12/15, 12/22

CALENDAR

Park Ridge Park District Centennial Activity Center, 100 South Western Avenue , 847-692-3597

of each month. Please RSVP to the registration office to schedule your appointment.

Congresswoman Schakowsky holds Neighborhood Office Hours at Centennial Activity Center, Friday, December 9, from 9 a.m.-11 a.m.

LIBRARY Besides the hundreds of books housed in the library (generously donated by STAR members), there two computers, cable TV, and Wi-Fi available for use.

RTA FREE OR REDUCED RIDE PROGRAM Applications available at Centennial Activity Center for a special users travel card allowing senior residents to travel on any RTA funded form of transportation free or at a reduced rate. Call 847-692-3597. SOCIAL WORKER Wednesdays 9:30a.m.-Noon, North Shore Senior Center social worker Jean Dutton is available on a walk-in basis for counseling and supportive services. Reach her at 847-242-6208. HEARING SCREENINGS Wednesday, December 21, 10 a.m.-Noon with Dr. Michael Jones, Hearing USA. Reserve a 10-minute appointment for a free hearing screening. Screenings are the 3rd Wednesday

LENDING CLOSET Centennial Activity Center has a limited amount of equipment to lend, including wheelchairs, walkers, canes, shower chairs, and commodes. Call 847-692-3597. NOTARY SERVICES Notary services are available at the Centennial Activity Center by appointment only. The signer(s) must be present and provide government issued identification. Call Kathlyn at 847-692-3035. KNITTING CLUB Every Wednesday, 5 p.m.-9 p.m. If you love knitting, bring your own project and join others on Wednesday evenings for knitting, friendship, and and more.

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COMMUNITY BULLETIN >> BETTER BUSINESS BUREAU

Watch out for newest cyber scam: fake apps Entering credit card information opens a consumer to potential ﬁnancial fraud Always looking for and coming up with new ways to rip-off the unsuspecting, for scammers and cyber-thieves, it really is Christmas. This year for shoppers, especially for those doing a lot of online buying and downloading apps to their mobile devices, new dangers are lurking. Hundreds of fake retail and product apps have popped up in Apple’s “App Store” and Google’s “Play Store” in recent weeks, according to the Better Business Bureau. Apps have become a popular

way to shop, particularly for people looking for deals. But there are serious risks, especially to using a fake app. Entering credit card information opens a consumer to potential financial fraud. Some fake apps contain malware that can steal personal information or even lock the phone until the user pays a ransom. Starbucks started the first “retail app,” and many stores have followed but,security experts say, the biggest source of the fake apps is China. “Cyber-thieves have also found ways to make their counterfeit apps convenient; they encourage users to log in using their Facebook credentials,” says Steve J. Bernas, president and CEO of the Better Business Bureau serving Chicago and Northern Illinois. “That could

dangerously expose their sensitive personal information to identity theft.” “Because there are so many apps available shoppers can easily be confused but there are many red flags to look for,” notes Bernas. The BBB advises app users to take a closer look at the fine print before putting it on their phones and to take these precautions: Check when it was developed, what version it’s on, who was the publisher and look for customer reviews. If you pull up a major retailer’s app and it has no reviews, then you’re probably on the wrong one. Check the link connected to the app to see if you’re being directed to the retailer’s legitimate website. Never click on a link in any email to download a new app. Only go to the website of the retailer to get a link to the legitimate app.

SENIORS CALENDAR The Niles Senior Center offers programs to support the health, well being and social needs of seniors, age 55 and over. The

Center offers a variety of programs such as luncheons, health education, clubs, and day trips, as well as classes on topics ranging from dance to cooking to yoga and tai chi to computer instruction. Provided services also include information and referrals, nursing and social services, meals on wheels, AARP tax assistance, and Medicare counseling.

Stop in and check out the Media Center. There are 10 laptops, and an iPad with volunteers to help assist you.

Media Center Drop-in Hours.

Mondays, 1-3 p.m. Fridays, 1-3 p.m.

DISCUSSION GROUPS Book Discussion. Third Tuesday

of every month, 1:30 p.m. Moderator: Judy Schakowsky. Books can be picked up at the front desk. Please register at the front desk, no cost to members and included in six-month facility usage fee.

GRY Z I K Gerald S. Gryzik, beloved husband of Gloria nee

B OH L I NG Alice M. Bohling, nee Keilman, age 102, beloved wife of the late Lawrence; loving mother

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Issues in the News. Thursdays,

9:30 a.m. Moderator: Arlene Golub. Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued. Join this exciting group and open up a world of new ideas. Please register at the front desk - no cost to members and included in six-month facility usage fee

Health and Wellness Diabetic Fingerstick & Health Counseling. By appointment only,

please contact Brigitte - $4 fee.

Blood Pressure Screening. WalkIn, at the Senior Center. Free admission. Tuesday, Dec 13, 10 a.m.-noon ITAC Ampliﬁed Phones. FREE amplified phones for those who qualify through the State of Illinois program. Please call for an appointment. Visually Impaired Motivators (VIM). Please join us to learn and discuss ways to maintain your independent lifestyle in a supportive group setting. The meeting will be followed by Voices of Vision Book Club. Tues-

INFORMATIONAL FORUMS Holiday Burglary Prevention.

Nobody wants to be a victim of a burglary. But when it happens over the holiday the impact can reach much deeper. These tips will keep your valuables and your holiday cheer intact. Monday, Dec 12, 11 a.m. Free admission

Fitness classes. Drumming for Your Health (Oct - Dec Session). Join us for a “whole brain-whole body” workout experience as we use continuous movement linked with rhythm patterns to drum on exercise balls. Strengthen muscles, improve balance, challenge congnitive function and heart rate while reducing stress. A great workout, with great benefits that is just simply great fun. Saturdays,12/31 10-10:05 a.m. at Niles Family Fitness Center - Aerobic Studio $8 per class - Drop-in rate Wednesdays,12/14, 12/21 12:45-1:40 p.m. at Niles Family Fitness Center - Aerobic Studio $8 per class - Drop-in rate

Bugalski; loving father of Debbie Starai, Sharon Aragon, and James (Dawn); devoted grandfather of Matthew, Katelyn, Payton, Kristen, Hannah, and Jacob. Visitation was at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812

N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, November 25. Funeral mass was November 26 at St. Stephen Protomartyr Church. Funeral info 847-966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhomes.com

of Edward (Ruth), dear grandmother of Thomas and Barbara

Keilman, Clifford P. Keilman, and Grace Dewes; fond aunt of numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation was at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Avenue in Niles on December 2 followed by Mass at St. John Brebeuf Church. Interment private. www.skajafuneralhomes.com.

(Matthew) Rosenberg; great grandmother of Eleanor and Theodore “TJ” ; cherished sister of the late Robert J. Keilman, Bernard Keilman, Arnold

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