INSIDE nilesbugle.com
SPORTS Slowek medals at state PAGE 11
NEWS Villages consider teaming up to get cheaper water
ONLINE More news at buglenewspapers.com
PAGE 8
Your Community, Your News
MAY 29, 2014
Vol. 58 No. 34
state neWs
coMMUnItY
Bill to allow minors with seizures medical cannabis goes to Quinn Rep. Lou Lang, D-Skokie, sponsored the proposal
>> see the full story pAGe 4
by Alex hernAndez staff reporter
ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com @TheAVHernandez
A bill that allows minors who suffer from epilepsy have access to medical cannabis is headed for Gov. Pat Quinn’s desk. The Illinois House passed Senate Bill 2636 with a vote of 98 to 18 on May 21. If signed into law by Quinn, it would allow Illinois residents under the age of 18 to apply for a prescription as long as the patient suffers from seizures. Rep. Lou Lang, rep. lou laNg D-Skokie, sponsored D-SkOkIe the proposal. Essentially, it adds epilepsy to the definition of “debilitating medical condition” that Medical Cannabis Pilot Program addresses. Under current rules, patients can’t apply pat QuiNN for the card to treat ILLInOIS gOVeRnOR epileptic seizures, and no one under the age of 18 is eligible for a prescription card. The law still hasn’t been put into effect pending approval of a set of rules being drafted by the Illinois Department of Public Health.
2
THE BUGLE MAY 29, 2014
News nIles
sKoKIe
Teen hospitalized after being shot in Skokie Detectives are asking community members for any information they can offer by Alex hernAndez staff reporter
ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com @TheAVHernandez
Police are investigating a shooting that left a teen wounded in the leg. About 2:10 p.m., police received two calls reporting gunshots in the 8800 block of Bronx Avenue, said a Skokie news release. The first call notified police of gunshots while the second
call was reportedly from the 18-year-old victim of the shooting. Authorities say the victim was taken to a hospital for treatment. Detectives are investigation the shooting, and anyone with information about the incident is being asked to contact Skokie police at 847-982-5900, or call the crime tip hotline at 847-933TIPS (8477).
nIles
John Jekot joins St. John Brebeuf Well-known parishioner, civic leader and volunteer is now the Event Coordinator
A well-known parishioner, civic leader and volunteer, John Jekot, is now the Event Coordinator for St. John Brebeuf (SJB) Parish in Niles. Among other duties, Jekot will be responsible for the scheduling and coordinating of all events in the Father Tom May Ministry Center and throughout the parish. He started in his position on May 19. He will act as the parish contact for Archdiocesan Agencies and other outside groups that use SJB church and the Ministry Center. In addition, he will act as host by overseeing events on weekends and evenings.
THE BUGLE MAY 29, 2014
“John’s good work speaks for itself so he will be a great asset to our Parish team,” says Pastor Michael Meany. “John worked in the same capacity at St. Michael’s in Old Town and after hearing about his good work, I decided that his talents could be put to work right here at SJB, his home parish.” With his supervisory experience with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County, the Lindenhurst Park District and the Niles Park District, he will focus on ensuring a safe and orderly use of the SJB facilities, Meany added. Jekot also currently serves as Trustee in the Village of Niles. He was on the East Maine School Dist. 63 Board of Education and still serves on its Education Foundation as Vice President.
3
bipartisan bill investing in infrastructure priorities heads to president’s desk Bill passed House of Representatives earlier this week
U.S. Senators Mark Kirk (R-Ill.) and Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) today said that the Conference Report of the Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 passed by the U.S. Senate earlier today invests in critical Illinois waterway infrastructure.The bill – which was passed by the House of Representatives earlier this week – now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law. “Modernizing our aging locks and dams is critical to ensuring that through our waterway infrastructure Illinois remains competitive in the global economy,” Senator Kirk said. “This fiscally responsible bill leverages publicprivate partnerships to maximize the efficiency of the Mississippi and Illinois rivers, unlocking the power of our state’s water transportation network while minimizing costs to taxpayers.” “This legislation is very good news for Illinois,” Senator Durbin said. “We know what locks and dams mean to our farmers, to local commerce, and to the families that live in areas that are a high risk of flooding. Now we’ve passed a bill that will help make critical and necessary upgrades to that infrastructure after decades of neglect.” The Water Resources Reform and Development Act of 2014 would:
u.s. seNator MarK KirK
u.s. seNator diCK durbiN
• Create a pilot program to improve the nation’s water infrastructure through publicprivate partnerships. The Army Corps of Engineers estimates a $60 billion backlog of outstanding
“this legislation is very good news for Illinois,” senator durbin said. “We know what locks and dams mean to our farmers, to local commerce, and to the families that live in areas that are a high risk of flooding. now we’ve passed a bill that will help make critical and necessary upgrades to that infrastructure after decades of neglect.” projects that will take decades to complete without outside investment. This provision is based on legislation that Durbin and Kirk introduced with U.S. Representative Cheri Bustos (D-IL) and U.S. Representative Rodney Davis (R-IL) called the Water Infrastructure Now Public-
Private Partnership Act. The pilot program is intended to help expedite projects – including lock and dam modernization along the Mississippi and Illinois Rivers – and save taxpayers money. More information on that provision is available here. • Assist Metro East communities improve their levees. The bill would combine the several levee projects in the Metro East region into one project authority to allow the Army Corps of Engineers greater flexibility and efficiency in using federal funding to complete the projects. The bill also would change eligibility requirements to allow these projects to receive work-in-kind credit, which can assist local efforts to rebuild the levees to authorized levels of protection. More information on that provision is available here. • Improve navigation in the Mississippi River Basin. This bill would authorize a first of its kind study to help better understand how the Basin functions as a system and how it can best be managed in order to maintain safe and reliable navigation and protect lives and property, especially during times of severe flooding and drought. The legislation would also improve tools used for Mississippi River forecasting and expanding flexibility for the Army Corps of Engineers to maintain navigation. It also creates a firstever environmental management pilot program for the middle Mississippi River.
4
THE BUGLE MAY 29, 2014
News
local
source of the
problem Village officials baffled by Oakton water main leak By Alex Hernandez staff reporter
ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com @TheAVHernandez
Niles officials are still trying to track down the source of an “elusive” water main break on Oakton Street. “Public works is doing everything in their power,” said Trustee Joe LoVerde. Because of his background in construction and 30 years experience with the Niles water and sewer system, LoVerde has taken the lead in working with the village’s public works crews to try to determine where the water is coming from. At a May 17 press conference held by Mayor Andrew Przybylo, village officials said they had already spent $36,000 trying to find the leak’s source. So far, the village has hired two companies, specializing
in finding leaks using sonar technology, to determine where the water was coming from. Neither company could find the water’s source. Moreover, Morton Grove, which has a water main down the south side of Oakton, also examined their water lines to no avail. A contributing factor in why the village has yet to find the source of the leak is that map records for that area’s water main, installed in 1955, are incorrect. “It might have been something abandoned in 1950,” said LoVerde. “A piece or water main or service that was capped that is now leaking.” The leak has been on the village’s radar since at least March 24 and was brought up at an April 22 meeting of the Niles trustees. At that meeting, Przybylo said
PHOTO BY ALEX V. HERNANDEZ/STAFF REPORTER
Trustee Joe LoVerde points at the Oakton Street leak. Water is pooling and rising through cracks in the street May 17.
that the village loses an annual average of 600,000 gallons of water, purchased from Chicago, to leaks. “The village has more water main leaks than other villages,”
“It might have been something abandoned in 1950,” said LoVerde. “A piece or water main or service that was capped that is now leaking.” said Przybylo at that meeting. That night, the village passed a water rate increase and brand new sewer service charge to help pay for its water-related infrastructure. The leak is north of the median along the westbound
lanes of Oakton Street, between Waukegan Road and Nordica Avenue. The water has been pushing itself through cracks in the pavement in that area for at least eight weeks. Because of this, Przybylo said he was worried about the damage the water was causing to utilities and the roadbed, going so far as say he fears a sinkhole if the water’s source isn’t found. Throughout the search, public works have replaced worn down bolts at water main joints and a leaking fire hydrant. However none of these fixes has stopped the leak. “We haven’t found anyone that can look through pavement yet,” said LoVerde, jokingly. Before the leak was found a water main replacement project
was being planned for Oakton from Milwaukee Avenue to Caldwell Avenue, said LoVerde. He said if the engineering work were completed for the Waukegan Road to New England Avenue segment of the plan, it might get move up public works’ queue as an emergency project. Meanwhile, Village Manager Steve Vinezeano said it was too early to estimate how much it would cost to repair the leak once it was found. “It’s probably too early to say, because depending on how wide you need make that hole and how long it takes and if we end up bringing in larger equipment,” said Vinezeano. “We’ll be able to handle it. We’ll get it done financially. It’s just a matter of doing it right.”
Calendar Oasis Waterpark Opens Memorial Day Weekend! Niles Park District is getting ready to open our pool for the 2014 season. Oasis Waterpark, 7877 N. Milwaukee Avenue, will open Memorial Day Weekend, May 24. Pool Passes are now on sale with low rates. Call (847) 9676633 for information, or visit www.niles-parks.org. Niles Park District Summer Camp Registration Niles Park District offers a wide variety of summer camp programs for preschool age through incoming eighth grade kids. We offer full day and half day camps. Stop by the Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard Street to register. Campers will enjoy swimming, weekly field trips, arts & crafts, sports, and tons of fun! Most camps begin June 9th. Please call (847) 9676633 if you have any questions. Youth Basketball Summer League Registration is being accepted for the Youth Basketball Summer Leagues for Grades 2nd through 8th Girls and Boys. League runs June 23-August 17. Participants can sign up as a team or individually. Your schedule will consist of 10 games. Games are played at Golf View Recreation Center & Grennan Heights. Registration is being taken at
the Howard Leisure Center. For more information about Youth Basketball or volunteer coaching, please call (847) 9676975.
MAY 29 St. John Brebeuf McTeacher’s Night Fundraiser. 5 p.m. McDonald’s, 8460 Dempster, Niles. St. John Brebeuf Teachers will be taking over the Niles McDonald’s on Thurs. May 29th from 5-7pm to help raise money for their school. 15% of monies brought in with a fundraiser slip will be donated back to St. John Brebeuf. Get your fundraiser slip from school. Special appearance by Ronald McDonald at 5:30pm. Come out to see your teachers working at McDonald’s and support your school.
JUNE 1 Silver Screen Series: ‘Hell’s Angels.’ 2 p.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Two buddies take on World War I flying aces and a seductive blonde. Ben Lyon, James Hall, Jean Harlow Join us on the first Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. for films from the “Golden Age of Cinema” and other famous favorites in our Silver Screen Series. Call 847-929-5101 or check out the Movies & More page on www. mgpl.org to learn more.
JUNE 2
Knitting Roundtable for Adults. 2:30 p.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Come work through knitting projects and socialize with fellow knitters. Expert knitters can show you how to solve knitting challenges. Don’t forget your current knitting projects and needles. Call 847929-5101 or visit www.mgpl. org for more information.
JUNE 19 Gone With The Wind (1939). Pickwick Theater, 5 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge. Admission is $5 for everyone at or before 6 p.m. and for children under 12 and senior citizens 65 and older. After 6 p.m., general admission is seven dollars. Admission is $7 ($5 for seniors). All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.parkridgeclassicfilm. com.
ONGOING Live Jazz Jam at Chambers. Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Chambers Seafood Grill & Chop House, 6881 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles. Come join us for dinner and live jazz. John Bany is one of Chicago’s best and most interesting bass players. His bass playing, in addition to his unique vocal style, has delighted audiences everywhere. He is a, veteran bass player, John has played at a number of festivals including: the original Big Horn
THE BUGLE MAY 29, 2014 (Ivanhoe, Illinois), the Chicago Jazz Festival (9 appearances), the Mid-American Jazz Festival (St. Louis, Missouri), Elkhart Jazz Festival (13 appearances) and the Atlanta World Music Fest. FISH Seeking Volunteers. Due to the economy, FISH is experiencing over a 40 percent rise in ridership. It is straining both the volunteer service level and budget. Since 1971, FISH volunteers have been serving Park Ridge and Maine Township residents by providing free rides to medical appointments. To continue to provide a high level of service to all residents of Maine Township, FISH needs volunteers. Can you spare four hours per month to drive neighbors to medical appointments? To volunteer, call Ed Oken, President, 847
5
696-0761. Stroke Club. 3-4:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Center for Advanced Care, Room 1220, 1700 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. This is a free program for stroke victims and survivors (plus a guest). Free parking is available in the attached parking garage. For more information contact Meg Potterfield, 847-723-4765 or Dorene Wlodarski, 847-2962470. TOPS Club. 8:30-10 a.m. every Tuesday at the Feldman Rec Center, 8800 W. Kathy Lane, Niles. Lose weight with TOPS:Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Everyone is welcome. Call Dorene Wlodarski, 847-2962470 or Lenore Lunquist, 847729-2530 for more information.
6
Police Blotter
THE BUGLE MAY 29, 2014
The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Morton Grove, Niles, and Park Ridge Police Departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.
Park Ridge 1
Shahwan Babar, 19, of 8800 block of Robin Dr., Des Plaines, was arrested May 9 in the 2600 block of W. Dempster for Possession of Cannabis.
1 3
2
2
Fred Alba, 61, of 1300 block of Good, Park Ridge, was arrested May 14 at the intersection of Northwest Hwy. and Potter for DUI and failure to signal.
3
Marco Antonio Vallejo, 31, of 800 block of E. Benton, Aurora, was arrested May 15 at the Dempster and Potter for disobeying a red light and driving with no valid driver’s license.
6
9
4
Krystol McDonald-Jones, 22, 3100 block of West Ave., Lancaster, CA, was arrested May 15 in the 1300 block of Fairview for solicitation without a permit.
5
Lenka Kabelacova, 42, of 9800 block of Leland, Schiller Park, was arrested May 16 in the 1900 block of S. Cumberland for retail theft.
4 7 8
6
A 14-year old from Park Ridge was arrested May 16 in the 1200 block of N. Hamlin for zero tolerance.
7
Visente Carrasco,20,of 1200 block of N. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge, was arrested May 16 at
5
the intersection of Glenlake and Cumberland for driving without a license, no valid insurance and one red real tail light.
8
Travis Sarov, 20, of 800 block of Austin, Park Ridge, was arrested May 16 at the intersection of Glenlake and Cumberland for
possession of cannabis. A 16-year old from Park Ridge was arrested May 18
9
in the 600 block of N. Dee Rd. for on 05/18 at 0058 hrs zero tolerance and use of premise for consumption of alcohol.
ForuM Post your thoughts! You’re invited to use the Forum page of The Bugle to express your opinions about matters that affect our community. E-mail your letter to our newsroom at nweditor@buglenewspapers.com. For more information, call (815) 436-2431. Letters to the editor must include the writer’s name, address and daytime phone number for verification purposes. Please try to limit your comments to 500 words or less. The editors
reserve the right to publish, condense, revise or reject any submissions.
Send us your news It’s easy! Just follow the 5 W’s: What is happening: Describe the event or the purpose of the news release. Who: The subject of the event. Also, include a name and phone number or e-mail address that can be published so readers can call for more information. When: Give date and time. Why, or for what purpose: Explain the nature of the event. Where is it happening: Give the exact street address. E-mail community news releases to nweditor@buglenewspapers.com The Bugle reserves the right to subsequent publication of all submissions, in full or in part, through the newspaper’s archives or any other electronic library.
Send us your photos Did your club host a bake sale? Did your church group volunteer to paint a senior’s home? If you have photos from your group’s fundraisers or events we would be glad to publish them. Please submit them to nweditor@buglenewspapers.com. Be sure to include information about the event, such as when, why and where it occurred. Opinions printed on this page, whether in Letters to the Editor or in columns or cartoons, are the opinions of the writer and not necessarily of this newspaper, its publishers, editor or employees. Only editorials reflect the views of the newspaper.
General Manager V.P. Advertising and Marketing Michael James mjames@voyagermediaonline.com Managing Editor Nick Reiher nweditor@buglenewspapers.com 815-436-2431 ext. 117 Assistant Managing Editor Jonathan Samples jsamples@buglenewspapers.com Reporters Alex Hernandez Laura Katauskas Jonathan Samples Stewart Warren Sports Editor Scott Taylor staylor@buglenewspapers.com Advertising Director Pat Ryan pryan@enterprisepublications.com
facebook.com/nilesbugle twitter.com/NilesILNews instagram.com/buglenewspapers
Production Director Andrew Samaan andrew@buglenewspapers.com Enterprise Newspapers, Inc. 23856 Andrew Road #104 Plainfield, IL 60585 (815) 436-2431 • Fax (815) 436-2592 Mon. - Fri. 9 a.m. to 5 p.m Editorial Deadlines Calendar & News: 3 p.m. Monday, three weeks before date of publication nweditor@buglenewspapers.com nilesbugle.com Ad Deadlines Space and Copy deadlines for Display and Classified Ads is 12 p.m. Friday before date of insertion. classifieds@buglenewspapers.com Legals, Obituaries and Happy Ads are due at 12 p.m. Friday. announcements@buglenewspapers.com
IllustrAted opInIons
THE BUGLE MAY 29, 2014
7
8
THE BUGLE MAY 29, 2014
News
In-deptH
niles, morton Grove consider teaming up to get cheaper water Park Ridge invited to join in to help lower cost of project by Alex hernAndez staff reporter
ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com @TheAVHernandez Niles and Morton Grove are moving forward with exploring sources of water that are cheaper than Chicago. The city of Chicago raised its water rates by 15 percent in this past January and plans on raising it another 15 percent in January of 2015. Niles recently increased its own water rate to keep up and village officials believe Chicago will continue to raise its rate in the coming years. Because of this, Niles officials have reached out to Morton Grove and Park Ridge to join them in a project that would allow them to build a new water pipe that would supply the three municipalities with water from either Evanston or Wilmette. “We see bigger savings with the Evanston project,but it’s a more expensive project to accomplish,”said Patrick Glenn, senior engineer with Gewalt Hamilton Associates at a May 12 meeting of the Morton Grove Trustees. Separately, all three communities use a relatively small amount of water compared to their neighbors. However once Niles, Morton Grove and Park Ridge are combined, they become largest water customer in the area. “We have a great opportunity for the Village of Niles, the Village of Morton Grove and potentially Park Ridge,” said Niles Village Manager Steve Vinezeano. “We have two viable options, and I think this is a great opportunity for our municipalities to do right by our residents.” Gewalt Hamilton recommends that Niles, Morton Grove and Park Ridge team up to build a water supply line from Evanston. The project would cost of total of about $115 million, require a 20-year
infrastructure bond from each community that would carry a 4 percent interest rate and sign on to a 30-year agreement to purchase water from Evanston. “The three communities working together is advantageous,” said Glenn. It’s estimated this would save Niles $118 million, Morton Grove $95 million and Park Ridge $125 million over a 30year period.This would mean after yearly bond payments for the infrastructure are made, Niles could save $1.4 million, Morton Grove could save $1.4 million annually and Park Ridge will save $1.3 million per year. The estimated cost for each municipality was calculated by GeWalt Hamilton and based on their water demand and distance from Evanston. “We see bigger savings with the Evanston project, but it’s a more expensive project to accomplish,” said Glenn. “The Wilmette project also has certain advantages in redundancy and, probably most importantly, we don’t see these savings unless all three communities come together.” Once the bonds are paid off, each municipality would pay only for the cost of water. However some officials have said they worry the new water line could end up benefiting the suburb that controls it more than the suburbs that are supplied by it. This was a worry that Vinezeano also cautioned about at a Niles budget workshop meeting on March 13 and was echoed by Park Ridge Mayor David Schmidt after GeWalt Hamilton made a similar pitch to Park Ridge officials on May 5. However Glenn said that unlike Chicago, Evanston is very “transparent” in giving information regarding how they adjust their water rate. He added that both Wilmette and Evanston’s rates are based on actual costs. “This is how the North West Water Commission works with Evanston,” said Glenn. He said Evanston provides a through document that detail how the rate is arrived at. The project scheduled to be discussed again at a May 27 meeting at Niles and again in Park Ridge on June 9.
PHOTO BY ALEX V. HERNANDEZ/STAFF REPORTER
Patrick Glenn, senior engineer with Gewalt Hamilton Associates at a May 12 meeting of the Morton Grove Trustees.
THe CITY OF ChICAGO RAISeD ITS WATeR RATeS bY 15 PErCEnt In THIS pAST JAnuARY AnD pLAnS On RAISIng IT AnOTHeR 15 PErCEnt In JAnuArY OF 2015. nILeS ReCenTLY InCReASeD ITS OWn WATeR RATe TO keep up AnD VILLAge OFFICIALS beLIeVe CHICAgO WILL COnTInue TO RAISe ITS RATe In THe COMIng YeARS.
QUICK FACTS
THe pROJeCT WOuLD COST OF TOTAL OF AbOuT $115 MILLIOn, ReQuIRe A 20-YEAr InFRASTRuCTuRe bOnD FROM eACH COMMunITY THAT WOuLD CARRY A 4 PErCEnt IntErESt RATe AnD SIgn On TO A 30YEAr AgReeMenT TO puRCHASe WATeR FROM eVAnSTOn.
PHOTO BY ALEX V. HERNANDEZ/STAFF REPORTER
View of the Evanston water department on the coast of Lake Michigan at 555 Lincoln St.
taKe 5 Aries
MARCH 21 TO APRIl 20
Think big in the week ahead. Now is not the time to settle for small victories when a little grit and determination can yield a rousing success. Don’t waste time wondering whether or not you can; just dive in head first and do it.
gemini
M AY 2 2 T O J U N E 2 1
Keep them entertained. Use your gift of gab to spin wild yarns that will keep your audience captivated, even if they don’t really believe you. Flexing your mental muscles could leave a lasting and positive impression in the week ahead.
leo
J U lY 2 3 T O A U g U S T 2 1
Commitment is the keyword. Whether in the business world or your love life, your dedication and loyalty will reap dividends. The lights are all green for embarking on a new romantic endeavor or starting a new project this week.
Across 1 AUTO ClUb OffERINg 4 gREgORY PECK ROlE 8 fOSTER ON A SCREEN 13 STRETCHES Of HISTORY 15 HE ACTUAllY PlAYED THE lYRE 16 AMHERST SCH. 17 TwO-TIME NbA MvP STEvE 18 COMPONENT Of OCEAN H2O 19 lAwN gAME USINg lObbED MISSIlES 20 bUff ANCIENT RUlER? 23 ATTORNEY gENERAl bEfORE THORNbURgH 24 YANK’S fOE 25 DUDES 28 OwN A fEw JAMES bROwN AlbUMS? 33 fEz, E.g. 36 bANKRUPTCY fACTOR 37 POlYNESIAN ISlAND NATION 38 “bREAK __!” 40 fARE NAMED fOR ITS SHAPE 43 fAbRIC qUANTITY 44 MOTHER Of THREE fRENCH KINgS 46 SHINY fAbRIC 48 ARCTIC COAST ExPlORER 49 lEAPS OvER AN OIlY MUD PUDDlE 53 DSl USER’S NEED 54 MAO’S SUCCESSOR 55 STICKY-fOOTED lIzARD 59 bEEf bAlONEY? 64 bOTANIST’S CATEgORY 66 DwEEb 67 SIzE MEASURE 68 COMPETITOR’S DREAM 69 A bIT Off THE gROUND, “UP”
librA
SEPTEMbER 24 TO OCTObER 23
70 SOUND lIKE AN ASS 71 bObbIN 72 KETEl ONE COMPETITOR 73 Nfl STATS
Down
1 COMMON bREAK HR. 2 SPEAK 3 REfUSE 4 “PITCH PERfECT” COSTAR KENDRICK 5 SUMMER PHENOMENON 6 CURvED SUPPORT 7 SHORT JACKET 8 CONCESSION STAND CANDY 9 EASTERNMOST ARAbIAN PENINSUlA COUNTRY 10 “DR. STRANgElOvE” fEATURE 11 ADHERENT’S SUffIx 12 START TO STOP? 14 wITH 52-DOwN, gRIllED fARE 21 TAKE CONTROl 22 bOTTOM lINE? 26 __ gAY 27 RAY IN THE OCEAN
29 bOxER’S ATTENDANT 30 fAll bACK 31 IT’S A wRAP 32 33 34 35
“TERRIf!” PIlgRIM TO MECCA DIAMOND ClAN TROPHY CASE MEMENTO 39 ECON. MEASURE 41 bUg 42 EARTHbOUND bIRD 45 CREwMAN fOR 4-ACROSS 47 TECH SCH. gRAD 50 SlOw bOAT 51 HANgS AROUND THE HOUSE? 52 SEE 14-DOwN 56 PUNgENT THAI DISH 57 PlAY wITH, AS ClAY 58 gIvES THE gOAHEAD 60 fIRST NAME IN fOlK 61 CAUSE wRINKlES, IN A wAY 62 JOEl Of “wICKED” 63 wATER wHIRlED 64 SOME MIl. bASES 65 EDgE
Work hard, party harder. Take advantage of the holiday weekend to spread your social wings and enjoy yourself. Keep in mind that the short week ahead may make your upcoming schedule busier than usual.
sAgittArius
NOvEMbER 23 TO DECEMbER 22
Be yourself. There’s no need to put up a false front or put on airs to impress someone. Do what comes naturally and breaking the initial ice will be second nature. Avoid taking on extra responsibilities this week unless there’s something in it for you.
AquArius
JANUARY 21 TO fEbRUARY 19
Share your thoughts. When you’re comfortable in a relaxed atmosphere with close friends and family this week, discussions may yield potentially lucrative ideas. You’ll fare far better in a group than on your own today.
Sudoku
THE BUGLE MAY 29, 2014
tAurus
A P R I l 2 1 T O M AY 2 1
Enjoy it while it lasts. Things are going well with the holiday weekend. As the week progresses, you may find yourself under pressure from responsibilities. The specter of a past relationship may complicate new ones.
cAncer
J U N E 2 2 T O J U lY 2 2
Make up some lost ground. While holiday festivities may be in full swing, you can better take advantage of the added free time to catch up with or even get ahead of your work load for the week ahead. Managing your time wisely leaves plenty of time for both work and play.
virgo
AUgUST 22 TO SEPTEMbER 23
Say it like you mean it. Don’t mince words when addressing issues you’re passionate about. Trying to use too much tact this week may leave others thinking you aren’t sincere. Put on your chef’s hat to treat all to a holiday feast.
scorpio
OCTObER 24 TO NOvEMbER 22
Responsibilities come first. Make sure that you’ve checked all the items off your to-do list before joining in any Memorial Day festivities. You can enjoy that backyard barbeque all the more if you know that you’ve done all that’s been asked of you.
cApricorn
DECEMbER 23 TO JANUARY 20
Think before you speak. During holiday parties, you may meet new people who may not share the same view of the world as you do. Avoid confrontation by choosing words carefully when in mixed company.
pisces
fEbRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20
Read between the lines. What someone says to you and what they actually mean may be two different entities this week. You can impress a loved one by reading their mind if you’re perceptive enough.
Jumble
Tribune Content Agency 2014
PreviouS Puzzle’S anSwerS
PreviouS Puzzle’S anSwerS
PreviouS Puzzle’S anSwerS
Jumbles:
• MOSSY • HONEY • TRICKY • ADJUST
Answer:
THE bACHElOR wAS SO SURE Of HIMSElf, HE wAS NEvER -- “MISS-TAKEN”
9
10
THE BUGLE MAY 29, 2014
Bugle Kids
INSIDE: Gargovic, Hader double up as sectional champs, page 12; Hawks streak of regional titles ends at seven, page 14
nilesbugle.com
THE BUGLE MAY 29, 2014
11
Slowek medals, throws 129 feet in discus By Scott Taylor sports editor
staylor@enterprisepublications.com @Taylor_Sports
Scott Taylor/Bugle Staff
Maine East’s Elanta Slowek placed sixth in the state in the discus.
CHARLESTON – Maine East’s Elanta Slowek advanced to the state meet the past two years but didn’t return home with any hardware. This year was a different story. Slowek earned medalist and All-State honors in the discus with a throw of 129feet, 11-inches, good for sixth overall. “It feels better than nothing, that’s for sure,” Slowek said. “I’ve been down here three times and not one time did I medal. I was hoping to medal in high jump, but it wasn’t a good day.” It was a great way for Slowek to finish off her senior year. “I’ve been throwing off lately, but at least I threw something,” Slowek said. “It feels good. My senior year has been amazing. I don’t think I could have planned for any better. Last year I was nervous and this year I matured a little bit and just threw and didn’t worry about everyone watching me.” Slowek also competed in the high jump, registering a jump of 5-2. •Niles West’s Tiffany Burgara saved her best vault for her last meet, vaulting a height of 9-9 on her final try before missing 10-3 in three attempts. “I’m happy,” Burgara said. “I PR’d, it was my first year at state, I’m just happy to be here. It was really hot here and the girls were really good. I was super happy to make the jump. It was definitely a good way to finish my career.” Wolves’ junior Christine Mujica clocked in with a time
of 5:15.80 to finish eighth in her heat of the 1,600. It was her first time competing at state. “This was a new meet, Mujica said. “The track seemed a lot bigger than it was. It was a really fast track. I kind of regret not pushing it at the 300 instead of the 150. I’m not exhausted, so I had a little more. I learned that I can keep up with more girls. My PR is 5:14, so I was pretty consistent.” Also competing for the Wolves was sophomore Jazmin Rafanan. A sophomore, Rafanan was at the state meet for the first time and took sixth in her heat of the 300 hurdles with a time of 48.74. “I felt like I did good, but I could do much better,” she said. “I’m ready to work and get better. It is really nice here and I like it. I want to do it again. At first I was nervous, but then I get in my zone and was ready to go. Hopefully next time I can make finals. I wasn’t expecting to make it here, but I’m glad I did and got the experience.” •Running next to Rafanan in the hurdles was Maine South’s Olivia Cattau. Cattau set a personal record in her third and final time at state, finishing in third place with a time of 46.08. “I felt really fast,” Cattau said. “I was using the opposite lead leg over the hurdle for half the race. It is a PR so I can’t complain. It is a school record. It felt good. The experience definitely helped out. I was less nervous and I felt like I knew what I was doing more. This is the first race I haven’t finished last in at state. It was a good way to finish my career, I’m not too upset.”
12
THE BUGLE MAY 29, 2014
Sports
Gargovic, Hader double up as sectional champs By mike sandrolini For the bugle
mike@buglenewspapers.com @voyagersport
The area will be well-represented at this weekend’s boys state meet as last Thursday’s Class 3A Loyola Sectional team runner-up Niles West qualified four individuals in five events, while fourth-place Maine South also will send four individuals in five events. Leading the way are two seniors: Dennis Gargovic of NilesWest,who won both the shot put and discus competition, and Maine South’s John Hader, a double winner in the 100- and 200-meter dashes. The Wolves scored 74 points to sectional champion Evanston’s 106.5.The Hawks checked in with 60 points.
NILES WEST Gargovic will be looking to repeat as a state medal winner in the shot put after placing sixth in his first trip to Charleston last spring. He threw 55 feet, 3 inches to claim the shot title at Loyola, and also went 161-3 to grab the
discus crown. “This year I was a little more relaxed,” Gargovic said. “I knew I just had to hit a good throw to qualify. This year it’s definitely just place higher than last year(at state).” Chris Vivone, the Wolves coach, said Gargovic is at the top of his game going into Friday’s preliminary state competition. “He really is,”Vivone said.“He’s a seasoned veteran, having survived the prelims at state (last year) and making it to the state finals, so we’re very confident in what he can do. He’s been looking really good.” Senior Matt Henry, an eighthplace finisher last year at state in the 300 intermediate hurdles, will get another crack at bettering that finish this weekend. He qualified by finishing third at sectionals in a time (39.84 seconds) that equaled the qualifying standard. Accompanying Gargovic and Henry will be first-time qualifiers Christo Cadet, a senior whose 44-4 took the triple jump, and junior Jackson Denley, a second-place
Mike Sandrolini/Bugle Staff
Niles West’s Dennis Gargovic won the shot put and discus at the Loyola Sectional Thursday.
finisher in the 400 (49.90). Cadet, Vivone noted, took up track just last year. “He didn’t even make a 40-
foot jump last year and he’s gone 45-9 for us this year so we’re really looking forward to (this) week(end),”Vivone said.
MAINE SOUTH Hader,
with
his
sectional
>> see CHAMPS | page 13
Sports >> CHAMPS, FROM PAGE 12 championships in the 100 (10.96) and 200 (22.15), will try to accomplish a feat this weekend that’s never been achieved in the history of Maine South: medal in a sprint event. “That’s been my goal,” he said. “My goal is to run on Saturday, whether it’s the 100 or the 200. I had a good chance at it last year but I tried to do a little too much and it didn’t work out. “Winning the 100 and 200 was very nice. That was my goal coming in so I’m really happy with what happened.” Senior Jack Carpenter pulled away from the 3,200 field later in the race and won it in a time of 9:21.71. Junior Paul D’Ambrosio also clocked in under the state qualifying time and joins Carpenter downstate. D’Ambrosio placed fourth in 9:27.52. “I knew I had to start picking up the pace the last mile,” Carpenter said. “Paul, a great race by him. I couldn’t be happier and more proud of him for doing that. Hopefully I’m in the fast heat (at
state).Who knows? Medaling isn’t out of the question at this point.” Henry Mierzwa, a junior, was third in the 1,600 with a time of 4:19.25; the qualifying standard is 4:22.04. Mierzwa was one of five 1,600 runners to qualify for state out of the Loyola sectional.
MAINE EAST Christian Lopez limped off the infield after securing second place in the long jump with a state-qualifying leap of 20-11 ¾, but the senior has been used to dealing with pain throughout the spring. Lopez tore his hamstring during the indoor season, and missed the entire outdoor season before coming back for his first meet of the year at the CSL North championships in mid-May. After the state meet, Lopez said he’ll need to stay off of his leg for about a month, but the injury isn’t going to keep him from jumping at state. “It’s a great feeling,” said Lopez of making it to state. “I’ve been fighting it (the torn hamstring) all season. I’ll rehab all week and
then I’ll be jumping at state.”
NOTRE DAME It was a tough day all around for coach Mike Jankowski and the Dons. Senior Tim O’Hara, who qualified for state last year in the 200, developed the flu just before the ESCC championships, held the week prior to sectionals. O’Hara won both the 100 and 200 at the ESCC, and made a go of it at sectionals, but wasn’t able to make it to the finals in either event. “He was just kind of at the start of it (the flu at the ESCC),” Jankowski said. “He felt really bad but his body was still healthy enough and he ran great, had pretty good times and really did a nice job. Between that and trying to survive that for a week, it took just enough out of him.” Quatre Coats did register a distance on his final throw of the day in the discus that would have qualified him for state, but the senior unfortunately hit the sector line so the throw didn’t count. “He’s been throwing really well, too,” said Jankowski of Coats, who ended up placing third in the discus.
THE BUGLE MAY 29, 2014
13
14
Sports
THE BUGLE MAY 29, 2014
Hawks’ streak of regional titles ends at seven By mike sandrolini For the bugle
mike@buglenewspapers.com @voyagersport
Girls soccer coach JJ Crawford knew going into Maine South’s St. Ignatius Regional championship game last Friday versus the host school that the Hawks needed to keep it close. The No. 4-seeded Hawks did keep things close, but scoring has been a problem for Maine South all season, and that proved to be the club’s downfall against the Wolves. Fifth-seeded St. Ignatius ended the Hawks’ season with a 2-0 victory last Friday. The Wolves advanced to this week’s sectional, hosted by Maine South, and faced New Trier on Wednesday. The Hawks’ loss broke a string of seven straight regional titles, dating back to 2007 when the two-class system (Class A and AA) was still in place. Maine South (11-11-1) played St. Ignatius even through the first half, which ended in a scoreless tie. “The first half went really well,” Crawford said. “We battled with them. It was even with about three shots apiece. St. Ignatius started coming out really physical and we were able to match it.” However, the Hawks were victims of an unlucky break as one of their players was called for a handball in the box. St. Ignatius converted a penalty kick for a 1-0 lead. “It was clearly unintentional,” Crawford said.“However, the ref felt that it was a handball PK, so that unfortunately changed the
dynamic of the game because we’ve had a little bit of trouble scoring this season.” The Wolves added another goal 25 minutes into the second half. Crawford says goodbye to nine seniors, eight of whom were in the starting lineup. “We had an incredible group of seniors,” he said. “I was disappointed for them; obviously we were wanting to win a regional. Not only are they really good soccer players, they’re just great people.” One of those graduating seniors is all-state goalkeeper Emily O’Grady, who’ll be playing college soccer at Iowa State. “Ever since I was a kid I wanted to be a Hawk,” O’Grady said. “I love the school and I love the environment that everybody creates. Just being a Hawk is awesome.” The Hawks moved into the regional title game by blanking No. 13 seed Steinmetz 5-0 on May 20. Lexi Kiotis and Gabby Pinto notched two goals each, while Jessie Schmidt scored midway through the second half. •Niles West snapped a 2-2 tie in its Maine East regional opener thanks to a second-half goal from Emela Mehicevic to win, 3-2, on May 21. The win was the Wolves’ 14th on the year—a single-season school record. Nichole Lopatin scored the first goal of the game, which was her 18th of the year—a new Niles West record for >> see ENDS | page 15
Mike Sandrolini/Bugle Staff
Lucie Sullivan and Maine South fell to St. Ignatius in the St. Ignatius Regional final, 2-0.
Sports >> ENDS, FROM PAGE 14 goals in one season. Maine West knotted the score 2-2, but Julie Garcia snapped the tie for the Wolves with a goal. The No. 6-seeded Wolves, however, fell in the regional championship game last Friday to No. 3 seed Evanston, 4-1.
BOYS TENNIS Maine South last year qualified two singles players for the state tourney, which gets under way on Thursday. The Hawks will be represented this spring by a doubles squad—senior Peter Demke and junior Nick Salgia. Demke and Salgia knocked off a team from Fenwick in a rugged 5-7, 6-1, 6-3 match at the Oak Park-River Forest sectional on Saturday that secured them a trip downstate. They ended up taking third place by beating Maine West’s Patrick Czuj and Henry Nguyen, 6-2, 7-5. •Niles West competed at Saturday’s New Trier sectional, but failed to qualify either a singles player or doubles tandem for the state tourney. Wolves’ No. 1 singles player Jesse Sacks dropped a 4-6, 7-5,
6-2 match that, had he won, would have earned him a state berth.
BASEBALL Maine East got doubles from David Schnobrich and Jose Trujillo, but fell 10-0 to Maine West on May 19. Lukas Parker connected for a solo homer during an 11-1 Demon loss to Deerfield the next day. Trujillo hit a triple and Dylan Kuffell had two hits and an RBI in the Demons’ 11-4 loss to Maine West May 21. Bradley Augustyn also had two hits and Will Heins an RBI. The Demons collected 10 hits on May 22—all singles— but couldn’t avoid losing its 19th straight game, this one 8-1 to Waukegan. Kuffell had three hits, while Will Heins and Adrian Jalili each singled twice. •Niles West on May 19 thumped Waukegan 12-2 behind pitcher Chad Thompson, who didn’t allow an earned run, along with the hitting of Tyler Stegich, who went 4-for-4 with three RBI, and Matt Delavega (two hits), who hit a two-run double in the sixth. Tommy Toledo also tripled,
doubled and singled, driving in two runs. Christos Tountas ended up with two hits, and Cody Pazik had an RBI. Stegich pitched a three-hit shutout with six strikeouts in the Wolves’ 7-0 win against Waukegan May 20. Brandon Gallas had a double and single, Delavega added two hits and two RBI. Pazik and Kevin Lochner had an RBI each. The Wolves got another solid effort on the mound in a 6-3 victory vs. Niles North from Blake Kons, who went the distance, limiting the Vikings to one earned run and three hits with five strikeouts. Toledo (two RBI) and Pazik each had multiple-hit games, while Stegich, Michael Gunartt and Christos Tountas (double) each had an RBI. •Maine South came back from a 3-2 deficit May 20 to take a 4-3 lead over New Trier in the seventh inning. The Hawks went on to win by that 4-3 score. Bobby Pennington walked in the seventh and came around to score on Caleb deMarigny’s triple to leftcenter field. Marty Balow then delivered a run-scoring single
THE BUGLE MAY 29, 2014 to plate what proved to be the winning run. Andrew Depkon pitched five innings in relief, and deMarigny picked up the win by shutting down New Trier in its half of the seventh. The Hawks got a three-hitter from Danny Forsythe in a 5-1 triumph against CSL crossover foe Glenbrook North in a CSL 2 vs. 2 game May 22. deMaringy drove in a run and had two hits. Maine South (23-6) was victorious in its final regular season game, 6-5, over Jacobs on Saturday. Balow and Gehrig Parker each had two-run singles and Depkon registered another victory in relief. deMarigny earned a save. •Notre Dame and Loyola played to a 9-9 tie on May 20 as the game was stopped after 10 innings due to darkness. John Draths doubled and had two RBIs, A.J. Boehmer went 4-for-6 including a double and an RBI, Sam Ferri doubled and had an RBI , and Ian Steigerwald doubled as well. Also driving in runs were Michael Ferri and Tommy Simon (two hits). Matt Segovia knocked in what
15
proved to be the only run the Dons would need with a sacrifice fly in the sixth as they went on beat St. Patrick 2-0 on May 19. Tommy Norton was perfect at the plate (3-for-3) and had three of the Dons’ four hits on the day. Brandon Nowak Michael Ferri and Sam Ferri combined for the shutout. On Saturday, Joe Rimic and Tim Simon limited Hampshire to three hits in 3-0 Dons’ victory. Boehmer tripled, Michael Ferri doubled and Norton finished with two hits. Segovia and Tom Simon drove in a run apiece.
SOFTBALL Niles West lost 6-1 to Glenbrook South on May 21. Taylor Genis had two hits and an RBI, while Tatiyana Rodriguez doubled. The Wolves on Saturday fell 19-5 to Mundelein in the first game of a doubleheader, and dropped the nightcap, 6-3. Rodriguez (RBI), Maya Caballero (two hits), Shannon McHugh, Alyssa Falcone (RBI) and Kacie Simkins (two RBIs) each doubled in Game 1. Simkins doubled in Game 2 and Hope Cherian had an RBI.
16
THE BUGLE MAY 29, 2014
soCial sPotligHt
TOP 10 of the WeeK top 10 Athletes Who serVed In the mIlItAry
rankings based on athletic success plus degree of service
tWeets oF tHe WeeK sCott taylor @taylor_sports bolingbrook just won 4 x1 heat from lane 8! will b racin for title 2morow. romeovilles pulliam goes 37 1 in triple jump MiNooKa sports @MiNooKasports so much hardware brought home last night, such little time #baseball #softball #Track
1
PAT TILLMAN
2
TED WILLIAMS
3
ROGER STAUBACH
4
BOB FELLER
5
DAVID ROBINSON
6
JOE LOUIS
7
HANK GREENBERG
8
JACKIE ROBINSON
9
YOGI BERRA
10
WARREN SPAHN
disagree with mark? tweet your top 10 to @hear_the_beard #Voyagertop10
JolIet West
SOCIAL
HUB Q & A with local athletes
Kailey Foster BASKETBALL
favorite social media outlet that you use? Twitter and Instagram how often do you use social media? I use it daily.
leWis WoMeN’s t&f @leWisWtaNdf Congratulations to rebecca preisler, tying for 8th place in the pole vault! first allamerican of the weekend for the flyers!! ihsa #ihsa @ihsa_il Thanks for the support around the state as #ihsa hearing takes place in springfield today MarK gregory @hear_the_beard about to go on air w @ willcountysport and @Taylor_ sports .....im no pro like @ edGyTim, but ill try my best!!!
what do you use social media for? I use it to communicate. who is your favorite pro athlete? why? Michael Jordan, because he’s a legend. have you ever tweeted a famous person? did they respond? Yes, I have, but they didn’t respond. your most memorable sports moment? 1st place in Volleyball tournament.
Travel
THE BUGLE MAY 29, 2014
17
18
THE BUGLE MAY 29, 2014
Business & Real Estate
Interpersonal Edge
How to deal with adversity: Vent privately In the workplace, it’s important to accept reality and get to work
By Dr. Daneen Skube Tribune Content Agency
www.interpersonaledge.com
Q. I often see better choices I could have made after a crisis at work has passed. Is there a way I can pay more attention before and during a predicament? A. Even the most successful business men and women in history constantly faced adversity. The difference between them and their competitors, whom history has forgotten, is that successful people look for the opportunity in a problem. We wouldn’t be human if we didn’t spend a certain amount of time bemoaning bad luck and feeling sorry for ourselves. No matter how smart you are, I promise that you will have
unfair, unpredictable and highly 2-year-old. Now, and only now, upsetting reversals of figure out what goal you fortune. Give yourself have in your current the luxury of intense circumstance. Ask negative emotions when yourself what you can you discover your next do and say to make that problem. outcome happen. Now attempt not to You will have to deny say or do anything. Most yourself the delicious of what we say when interpersonal edge experience of venting we are upset will give us Dr. Daneen Skube and dumping on people a long-term workplace you believe to be the cause of hangover. Do whatever you need your suffering. Making them feel to do to avoid reacting at the bad won’t help you one bit. moment. We’ve all heard that misery Wait until you are alone, and loves company, and now would then go ahead and give into be an opportune time to get your feelings privately. Feeling company. Read biographies, scared, betrayed or furious never hurt anyone. What we may do watch the History Channel, and when we feel these feelings see how many tough problems is the problem, not the inner people you admire experienced. When you find out that experience of emotion. Now find someone outside someone like John D. Rockefeller your workplace to say everything had a rotten childhood, missed immature, petty and insecure that his train for a meeting with the is on your mind. Get it out and guy who would make him rich, don’t worry if you sound like a and faced hundreds of rather
unsolvable problems, you won’t feel so alone. When you learn that the outcome of Rockefeller missing that train was that he narrowly missed a fatal train crash, you might feel even better. Sometimes the things we believe are bad luck turn out to be good fortune. What keeps us from being creative on our own behalf is that we tend to get stuck in being really upset. Then we get stuck in being upset about being upset. No breakthrough problem solving can occur in this state of mind. You never have to like the “now” that is going on in your workplace. If you like yourself, you do have to accept the now because the now is the only location from which you can change the future.
The last word(s) Q. Is it my imagination or has
American business become the home of the entitled and ungrateful? Is there any way to not get my day repeatedly ruined by the self-absorption of others? A. Yes, lower the bar on your expectations, and no, it is not your imagination. When you expect entitlement you’ll act in ways that make it harder to take advantage of you. (Daneen Skube, Ph.D., executive coach, trainer, therapist and speaker, also appears as the FOX Channel’s “Workplace Guru” each Monday morning. She’s the author of “Interpersonal Edge: Breakthrough Tools for Talking to Anyone, Anywhere, About Anything” (Hay House, 2006). You can contact Dr. Skube at www. interpersonaledge.com or 1420 NW Gilman Blvd., #2845, Issaquah, WA 98027. Sorry, no personal replies.)
(c) 2014 INTERPERSONAL EDGE, DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.
THE BUGLE MAY 29, 2014
19
20
THE BUGLE MAY 29, 2014
Senior Style Niles Senior Center For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, please check the Naturally Active Program Guides or call the Niles Senior Center at 588-8420. Information about the Niles Senior Center can be found on the Village of Niles Website at www.vniles. com. Click on “Departments” (upper left), and then Click on “Senior” You can now see what’s new at the Senior Center. Advanced registration is required for programs. For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, call the Niles Senior Center at 847-588-8420 Individuals must be a registered member of the Niles Senior Center to receive the member price. Non members are invited to participate in programs at the non-member price. For more information about membership and programs, contact the Senior Center. Issues in the News • 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays This dynamic, refreshing class is led by long time leader of this program, Arlene Golub. This group is filled with folks from all walks of life, retired or not, who want to keep abreast of a broad spectrum of what is occurring locally and worldwide. Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued. Please call the NSC at 847-588-8420 for more information. Got the dot? It may save your life Assist first responders with the information they need. Become part of the Illinois Dot Program. The Illinois Dot Program is a statewide initiative designed to provide vital medical information on vehicle drivers and passengers. Information contained on the medical card can assist first responders in the “Golden Hour” immediately following a serious crash.
This can very well mean the difference between life and death. For more information, please contact the Niles Senior Center (847 588-8420). Social Bridge players needed! Every Tuesday, 12:30pm, contact Jaymi at the Niles Senior Center for more information. Yoga in Chairs Yoga is all about f lexibility… and we are f lexible about whether you sit, hold on or stand. Thursdays, May 1-29, 10:45am-11:45am. $30M/$35NM Hooked on Fishing All outings meet at 8:00am at the designated location. Cost includes: morning snacks, juice, bait and lunch. Register for the outings at the Niles Senior Center. Maps available at the Front Desk. $15M/$20NM. Fish Lake Beach – Friday, May 23; Fish Lake Beach – Friday, May 30; McHenry Dam – Friday, June 20 Weekly Dinner & Movie Begins Tuesday, June 3. Every Tuesday evening we will be showing a movie at 5:15pm. Dinners can be purchased at the NSC front desk. Registration is required. June 3 – Gravity June 10 – American Hustle June 17 – Dallas Buyers Club June 24 – All is Lost Lunch to Benefit… Heather’s House Heather’s House provides a place where women can stay for up to two years. More than just a shelter, Heather’s House offers mothers a twoyear opportunity to develop the life skills, education and job skills necessary to become independent. Proceeds will go directly to Heather’s House. Lunch includes a $2 hot dog, chips and cookie. Open to everyone. Monday, June 2, 11:30am-1:00pm or until supplies run out. Yoga in Chairs Yoga is all about f lexibility… and we are f lexible about whether you sit, hold on or stand.
THE BUGLE MAY 29, 2014
Thursdays, June 5-26, 10:45am-11:45am. $30M/$35NM
Park Ridge Senior Center
Spring BBQ – Hosted by the Niles Senior Men’s Club It’s finally Spring!! Time for a rockin’ good time with the music of “the Rockin’ Fenderskirts” and delicious food. We will begin with hamburgers, hot dogs, German potato salad, cole slaw, and dessert. Stay for the music and the raff les! Kick off the warm weather with a fun time! There is reserved seating. Strict deadline for reserved seating is Friday, May 30. Friday, June 6, 11:30am-2:00pm, $15M/$20NM
Senior Center Memberships Senior Center membership begins at age 55. Our quarterly new and prospective member meetings will you give information on the many activities, programs, events and services offered. Membership dues are: Single: $46 Resident, $65 Non-Resident Couple: $70 Resident, $99 Non-Resident Over 90 Single: $23 Resident, $32.50 Non-Resident Over 90 Couple: $35 Resident, $49.50 NonResident
St. Charles Lunch & Cruise Join us as we head to the beautiful St. Charles area. We will dine overlooking the river at the Riverside restaurant. Lunch will include a choice of Caesar chicken and pasta or grilled salmon with linguini. After lunch we will cruise the river on the St. Charles Paddlewheel Riverboat. Thursday, June 12, 10:30am5:00pm, $54M/$59NM
Enjoy these Senior Center Membership benefits: Priority registration and special rates for Active Adult programs, events & trips; A drop-in social center open 7 days a week; Free members-only unique monthly programming and activities; A variety of free clubs for many interests and hobbies; Monthly Newsletter delivered to your home; and Volunteer Opportunities.
Tai Chi Demo Join Renee Gatsis – a certified instructor from the Arthritis Institute for a FREE demonstration and information on Tai Chi. Virtually all major health organizations – including the Arthritis Foundation recommend tai chi as an activity for seniors because it provides balance of body and mind. Friday, June 20, 10:15-11:00am, FREE “Matter of Balance Program” Taught by a Lutheran General Hospital Physical Therapist. Many older adults experience concerns about falling and may restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE, taught by Advocate Lutheran General Hospital staff is an awardwinning program designed to improve fall awareness and to increase general activity levels. This program also emphasizes practical strategies to lessen risk of falling. Thursdays, June 5-July 24, 1:30-3:30pm. Fee: $12 (cost of workbook)
Enjoy these facility amenities as a Senior Center Member: Large meeting hall; Classrooms; Full service kitchen; Stage with sound system; Ceramic room and kiln; 2 large screen TVs; Game tables; 4 ping pong tables; Variety of solitary and group activities for member use; Members art displays; Free Lending Library; and Free Medical Lending Closet (limited quantities) For more information, call 847-692-3597. Bridge If bridge is of interest
21
there are several opportunities to enjoy the game. Groups meet on Friday mornings, Sunday afternoons, and Couple’s Bridge meets the first Thursday of the month. Call the Center at 847-692-3597 for more information or to be put in touch with one of the group moderators. Senior Center Clubs Men’s Club: 1st & 2nd Tuesday of the month. Join us as we plan fun and exciting events, as well as make a difference in our community. Book Worms: 1st Thursday of the month, 1 p.m. Love to read? Join us every month for a discussion pertaining to a variety of books . One per month . Camera Club: 4th Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m. Join our camera club as they provide instruction and interesting slideshows on a variety of different topics . Money Matters with Chris Valentine: 1st & 3rd Monday of the Month, 10 a.m. Chris Valentine from Edward Jones presents a program of financial tips and answers your questions Opera Arts Club with Leo Rizzetto. 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, Noon. Do you have a love for opera and/or musicals? Leo Rizzetto, opera aficionado, presents a variety of majestic operas and toe tapping musicals. Computer Club: 1st Wednesday of the month, 1:30 p.m. Need a computer refresher course or just help learning the computer? Join Richard Brandt as he leads the group . Come with questions. Handicrafters: every Friday, 10 a.m. Do you knit, crochet, sew, quilt, cross-stitch, or embroider? We make items for the Annual Holiday Bazaar and the V .A . Hospitals . We provide the supplies for these >> see Seniors | page 22
22
THE BUGLE MAY 29, 2014
>> seniors, from page 21 events, or you can work on your own project . Beginners are welcome! Ongoing activities Following are number of ongoing activities at the Center: • Woodcarvers meet Thursdays at 9 a.m.…a free activity: • Gamers, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays play dominos, hand and foot, scrabble for rummikube … also free. • Ceramics students meet 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays and Tuesdays and work on projects of your choice. There is a charge of $7 per class. • Pinochle players meet the second Monday, Third Thursday and every Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. • Table tennis players start play at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. All abilities are welcome for this free activity. • Have you ever thought of tap dancing? This is a fun way of exercising. The class is at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The fee is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Senior Center Open House & Tea May 29 9 a.m. to noon. Ages 55 & Up. FREE. This complimentary event is a show and tell of the activities and programs that the Park Ridge Park District Senior Center offers . Stop in to meet instructors and program participants to get first- hand testimonies of the activities offered . Tea begins at 11:00am .
The Center for Concern Volunteer needed Volunteer help needed at the reception desk of the Center of Concern in Park Ridge. This 35 year old social service agency helps maintain senior citizens in their homes and provides housing assistance enabling them to live with dignity and independence. Call Jim at 847-823-0453. Very f lexible hours and other volunteer opportunities are available. Unless otherwise noted, all
services are offered at The Center of Concern offices at 1580 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 310, in Park Ridge. For services that require an appointment, call 847-8230453 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, or 9 a.m. to noon Friday. Preparation of simple wills and durable powers of attorney for health care and property also is available by appointment. Homeowners desiring additional income, companionship, or the ability to remain in their homes may wish to consider The Center of Concern’s shared housing program. Residents are matched with screened applicants who possess a temperament suitable to shared accommodations. The Center of Concern also offers friendly visitors for the homebound, programs designed to prevent homelessness, and volunteer opportunities in the office and in the field. The Center’s web site is www.centerofconcern.org. Calendar Please call 847-823-0453 to schedule an appointment for any service listed below. • Sat., May 10 and May 31 Legal counseling (by appt. only) • Thurs., May 15 and 29 Preparation of Simple Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney for Healthcare and Property (by appt. only) • Sat., May 31 Blood pressure & blood sugar testing, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (no appointment needed) Homeowners desiring additional income, companionship, or the ability to remain in their homes may wish to consider The Center of Concern’s shared housing program. Residents are matched with screened applicants who possess a temperament suitable to shared accommodations.
Morton Grove North Shore Senior Center
North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Social Services Office has space in the American Legion Memorial Civic Center at 6140 Dempster Street. Information and assistance is provided to individuals of all ages including access to public benefits, referrals for a variety of community programs, on-site and offsite support groups, and applications for the Village financial assistance program. A monthly Caregiver Support Group meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. On-site appointments are available for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, with Senior Health Insurance Program volunteers, and to discuss individual concerns of all kinds. Monthly wellness programs offered include cholesterol screening, diabetes screening, and a foot care clinic. Appointments are available by calling 847-470-5223. For information or an appointment to discuss your needs, call Mary Senn at 847663-3072.
a couple/household for a full year. Everyone welcome! Call North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus at 847-470-5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove, to become a member. Walt Disney: Creativity Frame by Frame Monday, June 2 1 – 2:30 p.m. Join Bob Burton for this intimate portrait of the quiet innovator who spent a lifetime combining creativity with commerce. Surprising personal insights from Disney’s friends, family, and colleagues are supplemented with clips from some of the remarkable showman’s finest productions for you to enjoy again. $8 member; $11 nonmember. Call 847-470-5223 to register.
Volunteer opportunities Do you have great people skills? Do you enjoy reception work? North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove has opening for people to help at our front desk, greeting guests, directing calls, and assisting with registrations. Please contact Volunteer Services at 847.784.6052 for details.
Gertrude Bell: Adventures of a Desert Queen Wednesday, June 4 1 – 2:00 p.m. Turning away from the privileged world of the ‘eminent Victorians,’ Gertrude Bell (1868-1926) explored, mapped, and excavated the world of the Arabs. Her work in British Intelligence during WW I led to appointments in Iraq, where she gained an unprecedented amount of political inf luence as the first and only female administrator to be taken into the British Imperial Service as Oriental Secretary. Come and meet Gertrude Bell as she’s portrayed by Betsey Means! $9 member; $12 non-member. Call 847470-5223 to register.
Senior Center membership Become a member of North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus and enjoy opportunities to live longer, happier, healthier lives through an array of programs, activities, trips and services. Members receive a discount on all programs, activities, and trips, Lifelong Learning Program Catalog, information on local, state, and federal issues affecting seniors, and invitations to special events and presentations. Membership dues are $20 for an individual and $35 for
Snake Oil, Magnets and Other Medical Quackery Monday, June 9, 1 – 2:00 p.m. People can be quite gullible, especially in times of crisis when they are given a strong sales pitch. Do these unproven remedies help or harm the conditions for which they are used? In some cases, these therapies have worked. Why? How does one determine what is bona fide and what is pure quackery? Join Dr. Stanton Polin and learn more about fascinating ‘treatments’ that have been pitched over the
years. $8 member; $11 nonmember. Call 847-470-5223 to register. Glen Miller on the Silver Screen Monday, June 16, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Experience this Big Band immortal via actual footage of concerts by the Glen Miller Band. Also enjoy takes from Jimmy Stewart’s role as Glen Miller in the 1950s. This is the first program in a new series by music researcher Jim Kendros that is sure to be a favorite! $8 member; $11 non-member. Call 847-470-5223 to register. Women of the Middle East Wednesday, June 25, 1 – 2:30 p.m. For centuries, women living in the Middle East have had their lives defined by tribal traditions, Islamic religious restrictions, political mandates, and the men in their families. Women’s Rights movements have largely passed them over. Emergence into 21st century life styles is still a thing of fiction for these women. Join Bill Helmuth, who has traveled extensively in the Middle East, and see their incredible family life in the cities and rural villages of Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and Iran. Come away with a better understanding of the conf licts that at times seem unbridgeable. $9 member; $12 non-member. Call 847470-5223 to register. Gardening for Life Enrichment --Pressed Flower Greeting Cards Thursday, July 17, 1 – 2:00 p.m. Gardening for Life Enrichment is a new series offered by the Chicago Botanic Garden Horticultural Therapy Services. Enjoy the peace, joy, and fun of working with plants and nature in these enjoyable classes. No crawling on your knees or digging in the yard! Create one-of-a-kind natural plant and dried f lower greeting cards with the help of a professional f loral designer from the Chicago Botanic Gardens. Materials included! $19 member; $25 non-member. Call 847-470-5223 to register.
News local
THE BUGLE MAY 29, 2014
23
PACE announces fare policy changes Effective July 1, 2014, PACE is moving to Ventra Cards only
Effective July 1, 2014, PACE is moving to Ventra Cards only. PACE staff will visit transit centers and transfer locations this summer to ensure customers are prepared for the ongoing transition to Ventra. Staff will be on hand to distribute Ventra Cards and information to customers and respond to questions. Only one card will be offered to each new Ventra customer. Those who already have Ventra Cards, RTA Reduced Fare and Free Ride program permit holders are not eligible to receive one
of the free cards. On average, three out of every five fare transactions on PACE buses are paid using Ventra. Passengers who still use cards on the legacy systems should spend down any remaining balance on old fare cards before they’re phased out on June 1, 2014, for Chicago Card/ Chicago Card Plus and, on July 1, 2014, for magnetic strip cards. Customers can continue to pay with cash but, after July 1, 2014, cash-paying PACE customers will no longer be able to buy a Transfer Card due to the deactivation of the magnetic strip card system. As a result, customers who need to purchase transfers must
PACE Ventra Outreach Times & Locations Tuesday, June 17 7am - 2pm Golf Mill Mall 239 Golf Mill Center Niles The full list of events is available at www.pacebus.com/ Ventra.
transition to Ventra before July 1, 2014. The CTA ceased the issuance of transfers to cashpaying customers in 2005.
bugle file photo
Effective July 1, 2014, PACE is moving to Ventra Cards only.
24
THE BUGLE MAY 29, 2014