FEBRUARY 4, 2016 VOL. 60 ISSUE 18
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NEWS Library Fees
Park Ridge officials discuss new $10 per hour charge
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NEWS Taxi Cab Concessions Niles approves residential parking ban for taxi cabs
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FORUM Special Voices
Polar Plunge volunteers crazy about Special Olympics
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BUSINESS In The Zone
Park Ridge reviews zoning application process
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SPORTS bowling
ND sophomore Kelleher is an All-State bowler
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Featured News
event raises $14,000 for District 219 foundation
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City officials speak out on library fee controversy Fee for individuals using space for paid services By Igor Studenkov Bugle Staff
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Acting Mayor Marty Maloney and Firth Ward Ald. Daniel Knight sought to address residents’ complaints about the Park Ridge Public Library Board’s recent decision to add a controversial new fee. During its Jan. 19 meeting, the library board voted 5-3 to impose a $10 per hour fee on “two or more individuals meeting in the library in the course of providing or receiving any goods or services for profit.” Most notably, the policy would apply to tutors. The patrons who fall under that category would be required to register with the library and sign in and out whenever they use the library to meet with clients. Library staff would also have the right to ask patrons whether or not they
are conducting business. The sign-in portion of the policy will take effect Feb. 1, and the library will start charging fees March 1. The library board has been discussing this proposal since the fall of 2015. Park Ridge’s Jan. 25 committee of the whole meeting was the first time city officials met in an official capacity since the library vote. Maloney said he wanted to address the complaints he’s been receiving. The acting mayor said a number of residents have contacted him to urge him to remove library board members or otherwise do something to reverse the board’s decision. “As a mayor, I do have the authority to remove a [board] member for misconduct, and I don’t feel that meets the threshold for misconduct,” Maloney said. He added that he wanted to avoid interfering with the decisions of another governing board because it would undermine its independence and could lead to abuses of power.
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Acclaimed violinist Rachel Barton inspires District 207 orchestra students By Igor Studenkov Bugle Staff
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Violin virtuoso Rachel Barton Pine performed with the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra Jan. 27. But, a day before, she did something a bit more low key. Pine stopped by Maine South High School and Maine East High School Jan. 26 to give orchestra students a “master class.” Part lecture, part performance, it delved into the history of violins, the elements that go into the sound they produce and just how versatile the instrument can be. A Chicago native, Pine has been playing violin since she was 3, and she has been playing professionally since she was 14. Since then, she has won a number of awards and honors, and performed at a wide number of prestigious venues in the U.S. and throughout the world. While Pine is best known for her classical music performances, she has also played rock and heavy metal.
As she mentioned during the class, there is more overlap between classical and metal music than people may assume, and that some of metal’s biggest stars knew more about classical music than she expected. Over the years, Pine has held presentations at various schools on a number of occasions. According to the violinist’s official website, those presentations are part of her effort to encourage musical education throughout the world and help young musicians develop their talents. David Beery, the Maine Township High School District 207 director of communications, told the Bugle that the visit wasn’t Pine’s first time at Maine South or Maine East. She did something similar in February 2014, ahead of her performance with the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra. According to the orchestra’s press release, that visit inspired a record number of students to attend the concert itself. “Her school visits created a sensation, resulting in 85 students
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attending her performance – a record for PRCO’s free student ticket initiative,” the press release stated. “Students at Maine East created a welcome sign outside the school auditorium and presented her with flowers on stage following her concerto performance with the PRCO.” The Bugle got a chance to sit in on Pine’s Maine East class, which took place at 2 p.m. at the school’s auditorium. The violinist talked about the history of the instrument, explaining how the design of the violin itself and the design of the bow changed the sound. She demonstrated the latter, showing how the older baroque bow resulted in a slight but noticeably different sound than the modern bow. She also explained how it affects her ability to produce the kind of sound baroque era composers intended. “The modern bow is going to be a bit more gutsy, punch up the notes a bit more,” explained Pine. “I’m working harder for the results, but [baroque bow] does it by itself.” The chance, she explained, was largely driven by the demands of the time. When violins were
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village news >> niles
Family services, senior center praised for assistance after Jan. 15 fire Staff provided food, shelter for displaced residents By Igor Studenkov Bugle Staff
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Niles Fire Department Chief Steve Borkowski praised the Niles Department of Family Services and the Niles Senior Center for what their employees did to help residents in the aftermath of a Jan. 15 apartment fire at 9701 Dee Road. According to fire department reports, the fire was started accidentally and originated on the
fifth floor of a 78-unit building. Ten area departments, including the Niles Fire Department, were involved in putting out the blaze. A total of four residents were sent to area hospitals, and one firefighter was rushed to the Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge and treated for smoke inhalation. During the Jan. 26 Niles Village Board meeting, Borkowski said he wanted to bring attention to the important work family services and senior center employees did in the wake of the fire. “They found food, clothing and they found shelter for over 50 displaced residents,” said Borkowski, adding that family services had Arabic, Russian and Polish-speaking social workers on the scene to provide immediate
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assistance. The chief said he was grateful that there was someone who could provide the kind of assistance his department couldn’t. “It’s often said, when someone doesn’t know who to call, they say ‘Call the fire department, they can handle everything,’” Borkowski said. “And it’s true, most of the time. But in incidents such as this, we call family services and senior services when we don’t know what to do.” Mayor Andrew Przybylo joined in on the praise. “On behalf of the village of Niles, I would like to thank [Family Services and Senior Services],” he said. “Great job. All those people who had to go somewhere else [after the fire] would’ve had harder time without family services and the senior center.”
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Niles Mayor Andrew Przybylo (left) and Lincolnwood Mayor Jerry Turry tied for first-place in the mayoral pizza eating contest.
Pizza Wars ends in a tie Annual event raised $14,000 for District 219 Foundation By Igor Studenkov Bugle Staff
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For the past six years, the District 219 Foundation has been organizing Pizza Wars to raise money to help homeless students throughout the towns served by Niles Township High School District 219. This year, approximately $14,000 were raised. The money was raised through ticket sales and donations through the foundation’s website. District 219 estimates that more than 50 of its students are homeless, and approximately 37 percent of the students within Niles Township are in need of everyday supplies. According to its website, the foundation raises money for a number of purposes,
including buying the students in need gift cards to local grocery stories, allowing them to purchase food and supplies. This year, tickets for Pizza Wars cost $12 in advance and $15 at the door. Those who attended the fundraiser were encouraged to bring non-perishable food items. Donating those items allowed each attendee one raffle ticket, and they could purchase additional raffle tickets for $3 per ticket or $5 for two tickets. While the foundation hoped to raise at least $20,000, the final tally came in below that goal. It wound up lower than last year, when the foundation raised more than $17,500. As usual, attendees could sample pizzas from 10 area restaurants and vote for whichever pizza they thought was the best. This year, contenders included Bar Louie, Father & Son Italian Kitchen, Gulliver’s, Jet’s Pizza, Lou Malnati’s Pizzeria, OrganicLife, Riggio’s, Village Inn Pizzeria and
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Board Briefs >> News
Niles approves residential parking ban for taxis By Igor Studenkov Bugle Staff
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The village of Niles Board of Trustees voted unanimously to prohibit taxi cabs from parking on residential streets. Before the Jan. 25 vote, taxis could park on residential streets between 7 a.m. and 10 p.m. During the public comment portion of the meeting, resident Mary-Ann Hynes said cabs abused that right, adversely affecting the quality of life in her neighborhood. She added that cabs used residential streets as rest stops, parking for hours at the time. In many cases, taxi drivers used the streets to eat lunch, with some drivers eating on the nearby lawns. “The result of this activity has
library fee | from page 2 “It’s the right thing to do, contrary to the opinion of a handful of people who think it signals weakness or indifference,” Maloney said. The acting mayor also strongly denied rumors that the library wanted to drive away patrons, the city wanted to demolish the library to clear the way for new development and that the library board implemented the policy on behalf of one tutoring company. “That’s not true,” he said. “That’s not even remotely true.” Knight added that he
pizza wars | from page 2 Wa-Pa-Getti’sWhen the fundraiser ended, Lou Malnati’s, which has its Lincolnwood location fall within Niles Township, was declared the winner. Before the winner was announced, attendees got to see another competition. As usual, Pizza Wars started with the mayors of municipalities served by District 219 facing off in a pizza eating contest. Those included were Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen, Morton Grove Mayor Daniel DiMaria, Lincolnwood
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caused many people, including parents of young children, to feel intimidated,” said Hynes. “Some neighbors have taken to parking their cars on the streets to keep taxi cabs out.” She added that there have been attempts to resolve the situation, but nothing stuck. “The impact has been very short-lived and bad behavior returned,” said Hyne. Former village trustee Louella Preston said she supported the change but did have one small concern. One of her neighbors is a taxi driver, she said, and when he invited fellow drivers to house parties, many of them wind up parking on nearby street. She hoped that the new ban wouldn’t apply in cases like this. “It’s something you’d want to consider,” said Preston.
understood why the public didn’t like the board’s decision, but said he didn’t see any issues with the way library trustees reached it. “It couldn’t be done in a more open and transparent way,” he said. “They let everyone speak who wanted, they listened, they asked questions.” Knight added that the board didn’t reach the decision lightly. “It was easily a six- to sevenmonth process where the public was invited to speak,” he said. “I’m not sure what more they could have done. The governing body, in this case the library board, implemented the policy they saw fit.” Mayor Jerry Turry and Niles Mayor Andrew Przybylo. The contest ended with a tie between Turry and Przybylo. “I am very proud to have tied with Lincolnwood,” the Niles mayor told the Bugle. “Mayor Turry was a very tough adversary.” Przybylo said that he enjoyed the event. “I was happy to have Niles represented by one of the village’s longtime, excellent Italian restaurants, Riggios,” he said. “Next year, I hope they win.”
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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Niles, Park Ridge and Morton Grove police departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.
Niles Ciara R. Harrington, 23, 1900 block of West Martin Luther King Drive, Chicago, was arrested at 11:32 p.m. Jan. 21 in the 8500 block of Golf for retail theft.
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Sheena M. Wilson, 32, 7400 block of South Eggleston, Chicago, was arrested at 2:15 p.m. Jan. 23 in the 8500 block of Golf for retail theft.
Kevin M. Erdenberger, 18, 300 block of North Aldine, Park Ridge, was arrested at 6:41 p.m. Jan. 26 at Golf Mill Shopping Center for retail theft.
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Sonya A. Gilmore, 26, 700 block of Washington, Forest Park, was arrested at 12:47 a.m. Jan. 26 at Dempster and Oriole for suspended license and suspended registration.
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Melanie P. Marroquin, 18, 4200 block of West Melrose, Chicago, was arrested at 7:45 p.m. Jan. 27 at Golf Mill Shopping Center for retail theft.
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Tina S. Johns, 34, 6200 block of Cicero, Chicago, was arrested at 2:08 p.m. Jan. 24 in the 8500 block of Golf Road for retail theft.
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Jodi A. Shulga, 54, 8200 block of Olcott, Niles, was arrested at 1:04 p.m. Jan. 26 in the 8200 block of Olcott for battery.
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Park Ridge Robert M. Valdez, 34, 1900 Oakton, Park Ridge, was arrested at 2:54 p.m. Jan. 21 at the residence for domestic battery.
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Mario Perez, 19, 46 Hayes, Northlake, was arrested at 2:46 p.m. Jan. 22 in the 1900 block of South Cumberland for retail theft.
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leaving scene of accident and failure to reduce speed for conditions. Rodney G. Swager, 48, 5466 N. Newland, Chicago, was arrested at 2:47 a.m. Jan. 23 at Crescent and Greenwood for driving without lights when required and DUI.
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Morton Grove Henry Chun, 44, Morton Grove, was arrested Jan. 21 in the 6100 block of Washington for a warrant.
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Bryan K. Ferguson, 52, Morton Grove, was arrested Jan. 23 in the 8900 block of Linder for violation of order of protection.
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Dorrelle D. Sykes, 30, Chicago, was arrested Jan. 25 in the 7200 block of Dempster for retail theft and obstructing justice.
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Jonathan G. Nena, 21, Morton
Ricardo Cortes, 25, 2537 Kenilworth, Berwyn, was arrested at 8:55 p.m. Jan. 23 for
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Volunteers crazy about Special Olympics EDITORIAL
Annual event raises awareness, funds for Special Olympics
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Later this month, the Polar Plunge season benefiting Special Olympics will kick off with the annual Super Plunge Feb. 19. This is a time where we raise awareness on how Special Olympics transforms lives for those of us Special Olympics athletes, and it’s a time to raise funds for Special Olympics. This is the time where individuals in 19 communities across Illinois will be “freezin’ for a reason.” Those who will be taking part in the Polar Plunge will be educating our communities about Special Olympics, as they change the game for a more accepting and inclusive community. Take, for example, a few years ago, when I had the opportunity to attend a Super Plunge event. I was there as a podcaster, giving listeners a soundseeing experience through audio of what a Polar Plunge is about. While attending the Super Plunge I got the chance to meet a few of the brave people who, despite the frigid temperatures, took that plunge into Lake Michigan.
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St.John Brebeuf’s Celebration of Cultures. 6 to 10 p.m. at St. John Brebeuf Parish Center, 8307 N. Harlem Ave., Niles. Free admission. 10 ethnic food booths: France, Germany, Greece, India, Ireland, Italy, Korea, Philippines, U.S. and wines around the world. Performances include: American Aid Society of German Descendants, Dance of India, SJB Children’s Choir, Sol Azteca Folkloric Ensemble, Trinity Irish Dancers, Whisper Center-Polish Dance and Yelin Korean Traditional Drumming Troupe.
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Niles Garden Club. 10 to 11 a.m. at Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton. Librarian and avid Gardener Maryellen Essig will cover tomato varieties and how to choose which to grow. Maryellen will also discuss how to deal with common tomato problems. Winter Farmers’ Market. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Civic Center, 6140 Dempster. For more information, visit www.mgfarmersmarket.com.
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One of those super plungers was Dwayne English, a Joliet Police officer. English had chosen to participate in the Super Plunge for a personal reason. His son, Cole, has Down syndrome and is involved as an athlete in Special Olympics. “This is just a wonderful program that my wife and I have been a part of for the last 10 years,” English said. “This is just a great event that brings crazy people together.” During the Super Plunge, there is a huge white tent on the North Beach, located on the campus of Northwestern University in Evanston. It is in this tent where the super plungers go and get warmed up before each plunge. Every hour, once an hour, for 24 hours, Super Plungers, like English, leave the warmth of the tent and walk or run like a herd of cows into the freezing Lake Michigan waters. “The wind is blowing off the lake,” English said standing inside a heated
Viva Dream and Drum. 10 to 11 a.m. at Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton. Drum yourself awake and enjoy Mexican hot chocolate while listening to Margarita Engle’s beautiful book, “Drum, Dream Girl.” Then make your own drum. For children ages 4-7 and their families. Get Hooked Crafts: Heart Stitched Valentines. 1 p.m. at Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. Create valentines with a handstitched heart design. All supplies will be provided. For ages 13 and up. To register for this event, visit mgpl.org.
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Beyond Chicken Soup -- What Does Judaism Teach us about Caring for the Sick? 9:15 to 10:30 a.m. at Temple Judea Mizpah, 8610 Niles Center Road, Skokie. With Rabbi Joseph Ozarowski, chaplin, and Elizabeth Cohen, MSW, from the Jewish Healing Network of Chicago. No fee. Please register by calling temple office at 847-676-1566. Samuel Del Real Latin Jazz Trio Concert. 2 p.m. at Morton Grove Public
tent just yards away from the lake. “It’s just a horrible wind. But we only go out there once an hour and we’re only in there for a few minutes.” Like many who are taking that plunge into the frigid cold water, they do this to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics. As the super plungers learn about Special Olympics, they learn increasingly about the challenges and joys that those of us with special needs experience in daily life. Those participating in the Polar Plunge are beginning to change the world. They are spreading knowledge about the importance of accepting and including those of us with special needs. I hope that you will learn more about the Polar Plunge, perhaps support someone taking the plunge or take the plunge yourself. Once you do, you will begin to change your community to be a more accepting and inclusive place for everyone. Join me, let’s change the game and get involved with the Polar Plunge. Daniel Smrokowski was born three-and-athird 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 the founder of Special Chronicles nonprofit new media company, a pioneering network that gives respect and voice to people with special needs. Come join us at www.SpecialChronicles.com.
Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. To celebrate Viva! Coming Together: A Celebration of Latino & Hispanic Cultures celebration. They will entertain you with the hot rhythms of Latin America. For more information about this event, visit mgpl. org. And for more information about Viva! Coming Together, visit comingtogether.in
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STAR Coloring Workshop. 12:302 p.m. at Park Ridge Park District Centennial Activity Center, 100 S. Western Ave. Remember the fun you had as a child coloring in your coloring books? Talented instructor, There will be a light lunch served. Fee is $12 Member/$13 Guest. Please register in advance. Contact the Centennial Activity Center at 847-6923597 for more information.
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“My Funny Valentine” - A Salute to the Songs of Valentine’s Day. 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton, Niles. Senior Coffee Hour: Robbie Malkowski returns with jazz pianist, Dave Turner, for a concert of love songs to celebrate Valentine’s Day.
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Avoid aggravations by remaining active. In the week to come you could end up at odds with a partner over shared finances or resources. Burn off worries and cares by exercising or finding other suitable distractions.
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You may be too gullible for your own good as this week unfolds. You could easily become embroiled in debates if you ignore the fine print or make an error of judgment. A new romantic attraction could cause trouble.
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Hamsters on a treadmill only give the appearance of progress. The more you try to gain ground the easier you lose it. You might spin your wheels if you attempt to start a new enterprise or project this week.
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Put the can opener away before you open that can of worms. In the week ahead you may voice imaginary fears or succumb to wishful thinking. You may find yourself challenged to keep your temper in hand.
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Don’t heed your needs. A plethora of fantasies could magnify your dissatisfaction with the status quo. This isn’t the week to make major investments, ask someone to share your life or to interview for a new job.
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Don’t be put off by minor differences in opinions or backgrounds. Be especially cautious about how you spend your pennies in the week ahead. You could be attracted to deceptive get rich schemes.
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Don’t overestimate your abilities. The stars may bring mixed blessings in the week ahead. You should focus on ways to fulfill existing commitments. Be crystal clear about your expectations and promises.
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Bowling
ALL-STATE Dons’ lefty places 7th in Illinois
By sCott tAyLoR SpOrtS eDItOr
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O’FALLON – For the second year in a row a lefty from Notre Dame finished All-State. Last year it was Tom Ochal who finished runner-up at the state meet. This year it was sophomore Connell Kelleher, who shot a 2,799 to place seventh in the state over the weekend at St. Clair Bowl. After a solid Friday, it was Saturday that pushed Kelleher over the top with a 1,439. “It was great,” Kelleher said. “I had more confidence today and a 277. It was a great experience. My goal was to get top 10 and I did it.” A 1,360 Friday put Kelleher in 19th place and within striking distance of the top 10. “It feels really good,” Kelleher said Friday. “I was really down on myself after the first three games, but the 257 really pulled me up in the fifth game. We wanted to advance as a team, but it is all about spares.” In his first state appearance, Kelleher wasn’t fazed by the
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environment. “I’m used to the environment,” Kelleher said. “I bowl in a lot of tournaments outside of high school, so I am used to the screaming and yelling.” Ochal also qualified for Saturday as one of 30 individuals not on the top 12 team finalists. He shot a 1,309 Saturday to finish with a 2,613 total, good for 42nd. “Everyone was asking me if I was going to win it this year,” Ochal said. “Looking at the results from regionals and sectionals and all the high numbers kind of put a damper on it. I just wanted to make it down as a team again. My goal was just to beat what I shot last year and not focus on rank.” Ochal advanced after a 1,304 on Friday. However, the Dons as a team came up short of the second day, placing 14th with a 6,314. “It was sad that the team didn’t make it, but I’m happy I made it to the second day two years in a row,” Ochal said. “I got to have a teammate who advanced with me, so I’m glad he made it, too. We were able to support each
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Connell Kelleher reacts to one of his strikes during his 277 game at state en route to placing seventh overall.
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Notre Dame falls in ESCC battle at JCA Hilltoppers use fourth quarter to pull away By Mark Gregory sports reporter
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After trailing by a basket at halftime last Friday in an East Suburban Catholic Conference showdown with Joliet Catholic Academy, Notre Dame came out in the third quarter and won the third quarter 11-6, holding JCA’s leading scorer, Jalen Jackson, scoreless in the frame to hold the one basket lead entering the fourth quarter. In the final stanza, however, Jackson would not be held down. The Hilltoppers ran coach Joe Gura’s motion offense nearly to perfection getting to the basket for layups and pulled away for the 53-43 win. “Our kids played hard, they played harder. They came up with more loose balls, they attacked the rim and we had trouble stopping them in the fourth quarter. There were not many possessions in that quarter where we stopped them,” said Notre Dame coach Tom Les. “They have several guys that can penetrate but I thought we were in the game. We did a decent job until the fourth quarter and then they scored at will.” More times than not, that player was Jackson, who tallied 11 of his game-high 26 in the fourth quarter. His 11 points in the fourth was only one behind what the Dons scored as a team in the same eight minutes.
“He stood out, didn’t he? He is awesome,” Gura said about Jackson. “(Notre Dame) has many strengths but one isn’t a lot of quickness, so I thought our quickness helped us getting to the basket at the end of the game. Getting to the hole and making the layups – not getting fouled, but making them.” Gura said it was the defense that ultimately led to the offense taking shape late. “When our kids got some stops against them that was huge,” he said. “Then in the fourth quarter, once we got a little bit of a lead, we spread the floor affectively and got to the basket and got to the free throw line. I have run that offense since 1978 and it still works.” Harold Davis also came up big in the fourth with seven of his 11 points in the frame. “I thought we did a good job when they did contain Jalen of getting the ball to our other guys in high percentage shots and that helped and we will have to continue that because teams are going to keep having schemes for Jalen,” Gura said. The Dons were paced by Lucas Simon’s 11 points and nine from Anthony D’Avanzo. One of Notre Dame’s leading scorers, Amar Becar, was held to eight points – only one basket in each quarter. “He killed us last year and I thought we played him well,”
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Eddie Stritzel and Notre Dame fell at JCA last week.
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Thursday, February 4, 2016 | ni lesbug le.com escc | from page 9 Gura said. “He is a tremendous player and I thought we held him in check and we got to get our guy off and then everyone else contributed.” The Hilltoppers also had to focus on the boards, because while they may have had an advantage with quickness, the Dons had the size advantage. “We talked about rebounding and not letting them have a lot of put backs and they didn’t have a lot, maybe one or two,” Gura said.
all-state | from page 7 other.” Even though they came up short, the Dons made a big run in the afternoon and would have qualified for finals any other year. “We found out after the third or fourth game we were only 200 pins in back of 12th,” Ochal said. “That kind of boosted us and the
With the prolific history of Notre Dame, the win was big for JCA, who has been building the program for four years waiting for this season. “That is a top 20 team in the state and beating them is a big statement. It gives us a lot of confidence and gives us a lot to build on for our next games,” Jackson said. “We are 16-3 for the first time in a long time.” Gura agrees. “For Joliet Catholic, beating Marian Central was great, getting to 16 wins already is great,”
he said. “But I look at Notre Dame and St. Viator and Marian Catholic and I look at their programs and how good they are and to get wins over programs like that is what we are trying to do consistently and we finally got over the hump and got one.” Les knows the battle every ESCC game is every year and with one more talented team in the mix, it’s even harder. “Anyone in this league can beat anyone, that’s for sure,” he said. “But you come out of here tested.”
fifth game just blew our minds and we were in 12th. A couple bad breaks in the last game kind of shot us down and we barely lost it.” •Niles Co-op sophomore Avery Wolf also qualified for Saturday after a 1,302 Friday. “It feels good,” Wolf said. “It was close. We didn’t know if I
was going to make it until I was announced. I stayed focused and calm. I didn’t have that team atmosphere, but it was nice to have my teammates come and support me. I just wanted to do my best and not regret it.” Wolf shot a 1,283 Saturday to finish in 51st place with a 2,585 grand total.
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Council considers restructuring zoning application process Ordinance would give city council final say By Igor Studenkov Bugle Staff
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The Park Ridge Procedures and Regulations Committee of the Whole gave a first look at a series of changes that would give the city council more say over zoning applications and changes to the zoning code. Under the current law, the planning and zoning commission has final authority to deny special use permit applications, while the city council has final say over whether to approve them. Similarly, the zoning board of appeals has final authority to deny zoning variance applications. The new ordinance would give the city council the final say in either case. It would also loosen the voting requirements to override the planning and zoning commission’s vote against changes to the zoning code. While the current law requires a supermajority, the new ordinance would make it a simple majority. During the Jan. 15 committee of the whole meeting, residents and members of the zoning board of appeals raised concerns about the impact of the changes, arguing that it would make the zoning process too political. In the end, the aldermen decided that there were several issues that they wanted to get more information on before they could vote and agreed to continue the discussion at the next meeting. The planning and zoning commission’s responsibilities include reviewing site plans for any new developments, and approving or denying them. While the current law makes the decision final, the new ordinance would let the applicant appeal to the city council, which can either overturn the denial, overturn the denial with modifications to the site plan or agree with the planing and zoning commission’s decision. The commission also reviews special-use permit applications. Under the current law, it has the final authority to deny the application. But if it approves the application, the application then goes to the city council for a vote. The new ordinance would
require the city council to make the final decision in either case. The ordinance would also remove a paragraph that allows the planing and zoning commission to recommend that the city council make “exceptions” to the zoning requirements, so long as the commission can present a finding of facts based on the evidence gathered at the public hearing to prove that it would achieve zoning district objectives. The planing and zoning commission also reviews all zoning code amendments. Under the current law, it the commission rejects the amendment proposed by the city council, the council can still approve the change if a supermajority – 6 of 7 aldermen or five aldermen and the mayor – votes for it. The new ordinance would reduce the threshold to a simple majority. The changes also touch on the zoning board’s ability to review zoning variances. Under the current law, the board has final authority to deny applications with major variances, while the city council has the final authority to approve variances. The ordinance would give the city council the final authority in both cases. According to meeting documents, City Attorney Julie Tappendorf recommended the changes after the discussion about two cases – that fence variance for the 831 Home Ave. property and the ongoing legal dispute over the 400 W. Talcott mixed-use development. The changes, she argued, would give the city council more legal protection, and remove what she described as inconsistency in the municipal code’s language – the planing and zoning commission and zoning board
of appeals are both described as recommending bodies, yet they have administrative authority. During the Jan. 25 meeting, zoning board member Missy Langan argued that the changes would make the zoning process subject to political considerations rather than legal facts. “The [site plan] appeal could potentially have political overtones, where denial could be overturned for reasons other than law,” she said. The current procedure, Langan said, has worked well for 20 years, and she didn’t see a good reason for changing it because of an “emotional case.”
“It’s the way we’ve been doing it all along and it hasn’t been problematic,” she said. Langan added that removing supermajority requirements could conflict with state law. Resident Judy Barclay shared Langan’s concern about the changes injecting politics into the process. “You just made it political,” she said. “You are going to pit neighbor against neighbor.” First Ward Ald. John Moran said that, while he didn’t think the changes would make the process political, he wasn’t sure removing the super-majority requirements was a good idea.
Sixth Ward. Ald Marc Mazzuca, who chairs the procedures and regulations committee, said a supermajority could help address concerns about politicization. “I think it’s a strong defense, I think it has proven to be a strong defense from something becoming overly political,” he said. Acting Mayor Marty Maloney noted that Tappendorf wasn’t at the meeting, saying that he didn’t want move forward until legal questions could be addressed. The rest of the aldermen agreed, and the committee decided to continue the discussion at the next Procedures and Regulations meeting.
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Senior living info on the menu at Summit’s ‘progressive’ dinners Senior living information on the menu at Summit’s ‘progressive’ dinners. Most people would agree that big decisions shouldn’t be made in a day. If the time has come to consider a change in your living arrangements or the living arrangements for someone you love, the Summit of Uptown has scheduled two “progressive” dinners with families who have navigated making that decision for themselves. Guests will hear real stories and
master class | from page 3 invented, the violinists usually performed in smaller venues for wealthy patrons. But as the middle class grew, so did the demand for larger-scale performances, which required louder sound. She also talked about a history of her own violin – a 1742 De Gesu previously used by violinist Marie Soldat. Pine explained that, as is often the case with violinists, she doesn’t own her instrument outright, but its owner gave her a lifetime loan. “When I have to go through airport security, I have to say it’s a Stradivarius,” said Pine. “And then I have to apologize to it for insulting it.” She then delved into how versatile the sound of the violin could be, using “twinkle twinkle little star” as an example. She had students suggest different moods – such as anger, envy, depression and love – and she showed how she could change the pitch, tempo and other factors to evoke a different mood while still leaving the melody recognizable. In another demonstration, Pine showed how the violin could be used in music originally composed for other instruments, playing a medley of Chicago-themed jazz and blues songs and a medley of Scottish folk songs. Pine then took questions from the students. Some questions were light-hearted, such as what animal she was. “Maybe a unicorn pegasus,” Pine replied after thinking it over. “Because it’s colorful, but soaring and magical.” Other questions were more serious. One student asked what she was most proud of.
experiences from other families who have made the decision to choose a senior living community. “These dinners are just one example of our commitment to equip people with first hand information and all the resources they need to make the right personal decision for themselves and their families at a pace that’s right for them.” said Irene Sawka, executive director at Summit. Dinners are planned for Feb. 17 and March 16, both from 5:30 to 7
p.m. There is no charge, but seating is limited. Reservations must be made at least two days prior to each event by calling Josephine Bernero at 847-825-1161, ext. 131. Parking is always available in the Uptown City garage across the street. To find out more about programs, activities, services and amenities at Summit of Uptown, visit www. summitofuptown.com, call 847825-1161 or visit the Summit Facebook page.
Pine explained that while she has been praised for many aspects of her technique, some of those things came naturally. What she was proud of were things she had to struggle with, things that took years to perfect. Many students asked about dayto-day aspects of her career, such as how she finds time to practice amidst her many commitments. “You have to be very organized,” said Pine. “You have to be disciplined. I try to organize a few hours every day to practice no matter what.” Sometimes, she said, it meant practicing for small stretches of time. Pine added that she enjoyed the class. “I loved that the students seemed in really interested,” she said. “And they obviously loved
music so much. They were very attentive and enthusiastic.” Pine mentioned that one of the things she most enjoyed about being a violinist was that, no matter how time passes, she keeps getting better. “That’s why I love music,” she said. “If I were an athlete, I’d be in decline. [But with music], the more you play, the more insight you gain.”
Lemanski Frank R. Lemanski Sr., 84, a retired lieutenant with the Niles Fire Department and U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. The beloved husband of Joann, nee Macey; loving father of Michael (Margarete), Thomas (Denise), Mary (Paul) Spiller, Frank, Nancy (Michael) Mueller and Julie (Timothy) Neenan; and remembered grandfather of 16 and great grandfather of one. Visitation was Jan. 26 from 3
Wrezel Paul William Wrezel, Ph.D., 57, of Park Ridge and formerly of Chicago. The beloved husband of Lisa Spragia; loving father of Celeste; dearest son of the late Charlotte and Eugene Wrezel; dear brother of James (Geri) Wrezel; fond son-in-law of Liana and the late Nello Spragia; brotherin-law of Robert Spragia; and
to 8 p.m. at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Funeral was Jan. 27 at 9:15 a.m. to St. Juliana Church Mass at 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Frank was past president of the Professional Fire Fighters Association of Illinois and coach of the St. Juliana Trojans football team that won the 1971 City Championship. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mercy Home for Boys and Girls or St. Juliana Parish are appreciated.
devoted friend of his canine companion, Layla. Visitation was Jan. 27 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Funeral was Jan. 28 at 9:15 a.m. to St Juliana Church Mass at 10 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Lustgarten Foundation for Pancreatic Cancer Research are appreciated.
For more information, call 847-966-7302 or sign the guestbook at www. skajafuneralhomes.com.
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Misericordia to benefit from auto show gala Misericordia is among 18 local charities that will benefit from more than $2.5 million expected to be raised during a black-tie gala that will be raised in conjunction with the 2016 Chicago Auto Show. Now in its 25th year, First Look for Charity is scheduled for Feb. 12 – the evening before the auto show opens to the public. The event gives benefactors the chance to see hundreds of new vehicles on display amid an elegance not present when crowds converge on McCormick Place during the auto show’s nineday consumer run – Feb. 13-21. First Look for Charity has become one of the special events on the winter schedules of Chicago socialites and car buffs. About 10,000 attendees at the charity gala will be treated to food, drinks and special entertainment presented by the automakers in their displays. Complementing the culinary efforts of Savor, McCormick Place’s in-house caterer, are a host of notable Chicago restaurants, including Adobo Grill, Frontier, Joe’s Seafood Chicago, Miss Ricky’s and Real Urban Barbecue, among others. Spirits will be poured by Brown-Forman, Ménage à Trois Vodka, Sugar Island Rum, Tres Agaves Tequila and Trinchero Family Estates. Those in attendance also have the chance to win a 2016 Lincoln Black Label MKX or a 2016 Jeep
Renegade. “The Chicago Auto Show is uniformly regarded as the finest auto show in the country, but the charitable cause demonstrates that this auto show is about more than just vehicles and accessories,” said Colin Wickstrom, chairman of the 2016 show. “It’s also about giving something to the charities of our community.” The18organizationsparticipating in this year’s First Look for Charity predominantly are childrenoriented. Some operate on a global level, while others focus their efforts locally. This year’s beneficiaries are the 100 Club of Chicago, Advocate Health Care, Boys & Girls Clubs of Chicago, Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Chicago, Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Joliet, Clearbrook, The Cradle, Franciscan Community Benefit Services, Franciscan St. James Health, the Ray Graham Association, the Illinois Spina Bifida Association, JDRF, Lurie Children’s Hospital, March of Dimes, Misericordia, Special Olympics Illinois, Turning Pointe Autism Foundation and the Jesse White Tumbling Team. Tickets to the event are $250 each and can be ordered at www. firstlookforcharity.org. Attendees can direct the proceeds of their purchase to any or all of the benefiting charities. Of each ticket, $203 is tax-deductible as a charitable expense. For more information, visit www.ChicagoAutoShow.com or Facebook.com/ChicagoAutoShow.
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Opening day on the show floor of the 2015 Chicago Auto Show.
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