Niles 2-19-15

February 19, 2015 vol. 59 issue 20 Area leagues reorganize youth football, cheerleading Travel, house programs realigned under Park Ridge Sports

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news Archbishop makes stops in Niles Archbishop Blasé Cupich visits St. John Brebeuf, Presence nursing and rehabilitation center

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schools Oakton selects finalists in presidential search Three candidates to visit college in February; next president to assume role July 1 see page 3

community Turning Point hosts meeting on mental health care Area legislators, health professionals discuss issues related to mental health services see page 5

Health officials, community track north suburban measles outbreak

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ook County health officials have confirmed 12 cases of measles stemming from the recent outbreak, and some area health departments are expecting that number to grow.

The DuPage County Health Department on Tuesday issued a statement warning residents that potential exposure to the virus may have occurred at three locations in the county.

See the full story on page 5

This thin-section transmission electron micrograph shows the ultrastructural appearance of a single virus particle, or “virion,” of the measles virus.

(Photo Courtesy of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

seniors What’s your retirement IQ? Are Americans in good shape or bad shape when it comes to retirement? see page 17

“Measles & Rubella Initiative” A Global Partnership to Stop Measles & Rubella

sports Locals statebound Five making the trip to Champaign

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village news > niles

Archbishop makes stops at Oakton selects finalists church, rehabilitation center in presidential search Three candidates to visit college in February; next president to assume role July 1

Hundreds attended Feb. 7 Consecrated Life Day celebration to hear from Archbishop Blasé Cupich by bugle stAff nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @BugleNewspapers

Archbishop Blasé Cupich addressed more than 530 people during last week�s Consecrated Life Day celebration at St. John Brebeuf Parish in Niles.

Father Michael Meany, Sister Joan McGlinchey and Sister Lovina Pammet, as well as representatives of religious orders and parishes from around the Chicago Archdiocese gathered at the church on Feb. 7 to hear from the new archbishop. McGlinchey and Pammet organized the celebration event.

Cupich celebrated Mass in the SJB church after the celebration and returned to SJB on Feb. 12 to perform a second Mass.

Cupich also visited staff, residents and retired priests at Presence Saint Benedict Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Niles over the weekend.

“The archbishop’s visit meant a lot to our priests,” said Rick Nash, chaplain at the nursing and rehabilitation center. “Visits like this help them maintain their connection to the Church even though they are now retired.”

The archbishop greeted Saint Benedict’s leadership team during his visit and met with several residents and their

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Archbishop cupich, center, visits the presence saint benedict nursing and rehabilitation center and spoke with staff, residents and families, as well as the group of retired priests who live at the facility.

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Archbishop blasé Cupich address crowd of more than 350 during last week’s consecrated life Day celebration at st. John brebeuf parish. families. Cupich also visited a few residents in their rooms, including the room of a retired resident priest who was unable to get out of bed.

Additionally, Cupich and a group of 17 retired priests who reside at Presence Saint Benedict enjoyed apple pie and ice cream during the visit.

from the University of Florida’s Holland Law Center and was admitted to the Florida Bar in 1996.

Smith is currently vice president for student affairs at Oakton, where she also served as dean of students. Smith was the assistant director of university residential life at Northwestern University by bugle stAff before joining Oakton. She nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @BugleNewspapers also was a postdoctoral fellow and instructor of counseling Oakton Community College’s and mental health services at the University Presidential Search of Rochester, Committee has and she earned selected three her doctorate finalists in its search of philosophy for a new college and a master of president. science degree After conducting from Virginia a nationwide search, Commonwealth the 15-member University. committee selected Young is the Edythe Abdullah, vice president Joianne Smith and edythe for academic Kristine Young as the AbdullAh services and chief finalists to present to academic officer at the college’s board of Parkland College trustees. in Champaign.

During the month She also served of February, the three as department candidates will visit chair of natural the college to meet sciences and was an with students, faculty associate professor and administrators. of chemistry at The board also will Parkland.

Young conduct interviews earned a doctorate during the visits, and of education from is expected to name JoiAnne smith the Community the college’s fourth College Executive president during LeadershipProgram an upcoming board at the University of meeting.

Oakton’s Illinois-Champaign next president would and a master of assume her new role science degree from on July 1. the University of Currently, Abdullah North Carolina at is the special advisor Chapel Hill. to the president at More than the University of 450,000 residents North Florida in in communities Jacksonville, and she previously served as kristine young such as Morton Grove, Niles, Des president of Essex Plaines and Park County College in Newark, New Jersey. Abdullah Ridge are served by Oakton, earned her juris doctor degree according to the college.

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Turning Point hosts meeting on mental health care Area legislators, health professionals discuss range of issues related to mental health services

By Cynthia P. Schiller For the bugle

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A panel of elected officials and local experts discussed the political and economic climate surrounding mental health care services during Friday’s Turning Point Behavioral Health Care Center town hall meeting.

The Skokie Public Library hosted the program, welcoming more than 100 community members interested in learning about many

of the vital issues concerning mental health care.

“Turning Point is delighted to be a member of the community,” CEO Ann Fisher Raney said to attendees and members of the panel in her opening comments.

The panel included state sens.

Ira Silverstein, D=Chicago, and Daniel Biss, D-Evanston; state reps. Laura Fine, D-Glenview, and Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston; Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen; and Dan Wasmer, associate director of region services at the Illinois

Department of Human Services’ Division of Mental Health.

Raney noted that state government is in a period of transition and asked the panel about possible changes to state health care funding related to the Affordable Care Act. “Since the affordable health care coverage, how has the state been able to respond to the increased workload,” she asked.

Gabel said Illinois has the fewest number of state employees in the country.

“We don’t have a lot of state employees to do this to begin with,” Gabel said.

Additionally, the panel discussed financial issues related to mental health care and how money for community services can be used to pay for programs, while preventing abuse.

“We want to work with the provider to work out these issues,” said Wasmer, responding to concerns that some people are being denied access to services.

Fine said she is working to improve the state’s mental health system.

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Town Hall guests visit resource fair for information about community health services and programs.

“How are we to be penny wise and not dollar foolish,” she asked.

As the discussion came to a close, attendees were encouraged to contact panelists with questions and concerns related to mental health services.

For more information, visit www.tpoint.org.

Prior to the discussion community leaders and health care professionals attended a networking breakfast and resource fair. Attendees of the town hall meeting were able to visit the resource fair for information about community health services and programs.

community > niles

Chamber seeking local artists for annual community art project By bugle staff nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @BugleNewspapers

Local artists will once again have the opportunity to share their creativity with the community in the Niles Chamber of Commerce 2015 public art program.

During this year’s program, named Treasures of Niles, artists will transform ordinary wood chests into masterpieces.

“We encourage creativity and originality,” said Kyle Brown, chairman of the Public Art Program Committee. “We welcome any artist to submit designs for the 2015 Treasure Chests.”

The public art program was

designed to give local artists a platform to display their works for free to residents, shoppers and visitors. From July to September, completed treasure chests will be set up at various locations throughout the community.

“We invite any artist to submit designs for Niles Treasures,” said Katie Schneider, executive director of the Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Approved designs will again be connected with a business sponsor.

The chests are approximately 30 inches tall, 27 inches wide, 18.5 inches deep and weigh 35 pounds.

Participants may sculpt, paint and transform the chest, adding to its basic form but not compromising its structural integrity. The chamber said artists can create whatever they envision, offering examples such as a cooler, plant stand or table end.

Artists whose designs are

selected will be given eight weeks.

Starting in April, to finish an interpretation of a Treasure Chest.

A stipend of $150 will be awarded to artists once the Treasure Chest has been finished and delivered.

The Treasure Chests will be during the Chamber’s Night of Roses event on Oct. 3.

“We ask that artists donate their time and talents to help raise money for local community organizations, including the Niles Family Food Pantry, Niles Chamber Dollars for Scholars program and Niles Chamber of Commerce,” Schneider said, adding that last year the event raised more than $10,000.

Last year’s “Stop and Smell the Roses Art Parade” featured 35 3-foot roses displayed around town from July thru October.

For more information on the program, criteria and applications, visit www.discoverniles.com.

Submissions are due March 6.

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cover story > Health News > chicagoland

Community track north suburban measles outbreak DuPage County Health Department warns number of cases likely to increase

By Jonathan Samples staff reporter

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Cook County health officials have confirmed 12 cases of measles stemming from the recent outbreak, and some area health departments are expecting that number to grow.

The DuPage County Health Department on Tuesday issued a statement warning residents that potential exposure to the virus may have occurred at three possible locations in the county.

“The majority of cases have been reported in suburban Cook County, but it is likely those individuals visited locations throughout the northern Illinois region,” DuPage County health officials said, adding that the number of cases is likely to increase.

All three locations are working closely with the health department to identify possible contacts and put preventive measures into place, according to the department.

“Since infected people are contagious even before the rash

develops, it is important to protect yourself and your family by making sure everyone is up-to-date on their immunizations,” DuPage County officials added.

Eleven of the 12 confirmed cases are linked to a Palatine KinderCare, according to Cook County Health Department. The department added that vaccination is extremely important to prevent the disease from spreading and the best way to protect children.

In statement from Maine Township High School District 207, officials echoed the importance of immunization in school environments.

“More than 99 percent of our students have been vaccinated against the disease,” said David Beery, director of communications for the district. “While any report of measles merits a review of facts about the disease - its source, transmission, symptoms and, of course, means of prevention - we also want our parents, staff and students to know that no cases have been reported in District 207.”

Prior to the current outbreak, there were only 10 reported cases of measles in the state over the last five years, said Nirav Shah, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health. (Photo courtesy of FOTOLIA) The district includes Maine East, Maine South and Maine West, and serves students from Park Ridge and Des Plaines, as well as areas of Morton Grove and Niles, among others.

Additionally, Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 recommends that all children without a recognized contraindication receive the measles-mumps-rubella, Polio, diphtheria-tetanus-pertussis and Haemophilus influenza type B vaccines.

“When many people are vaccinated, everyone benefits because the chance for spread

of disease is reduced,” according to the district’s handbook, which also states that non-immunized individuals have a “significant possibility of becoming seriously ill” and can act as a carrier of a contagious disease.

Tracking the Outbreak Prior to the current outbreak, there were only 10 reported cases of measles in the state over the last five years, said Nirav Shah, director of the Illinois Department of Public Health.

The IDPH first confirmed a case of measles in Illinois on Jan. 27. A resident of north suburban

Cook County became ill midway through January, and test results eventually confirmed the person had contracted the disease.

On Feb. 4, IDPH officials announced that two unvaccinated infants under the age of 1 had contracted measles at a Palatine KinderCare Learning Center. The following day, the Cook County Department of Public Health and IDPH increased the number of confirmed cases associated with the daycare to five.

Three additional cases were confirmed on Feb. 9 and two additional cases were identified later in the week. Of the 10 cases thus far confirmed, eight are children and two are adults.

The Cook County Health Department said it is not clear if the nine cases associated with the Palatine KinderCare are related to the Jan. 27 case or a multistate outbreak of the disease linked to the Disneyland amusement park.

The Associated Press reported on Thursday that the California outbreak has sickened more than 70 people in that state, as well as approximately two dozen others in six additional states, Canada and Mexico.

Area leagues reorganize youth football, cheerleading Travel, house programs realigned under Park Ridge Sports Contributed By Dick Barton nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @BugleNewspapers

After 48 years in operation, Park Ridge football and cheerleading, an affiliate of the Park Ridge Park District, is headed in a new direction thanks to a recent effort led by the leaders of both the Falcons travel league and the House football league.

Prior to the vote by the boards of both leagues last month, the two leagues were run by separate boards and generally functioned separately with one oversight board under Park Ridge Sports, Inc. When the singular board was reinstituted, new officers and new directors were elected following the vote to reorganize. The vote realigned the travel and house

programs back under Park Ridge Sports instead of operating independently as separate leagues.

The move will bring a greater efficiency in managing youth football and cheerleading, while providing a positive experience to more area youth.

“We are excited about the 2015 youth football and cheerleading season,” says Dave Marquardt, the new President of Park Ridge Sports.

“We are continuing the tradition which began in 1967 yet have reorganized our programs to allow more young people to experience the fun of football and cheerleading while learning valuable athletic and life skills.”

Marquardt added that there will be a greater emphasis on safety and having fun with friends and less on winning championships.

“Everyone plays to win but we want our players and cheerleaders to have a positive experience at whatever level is most appropriate for the individual’s size, age and

skill level,” he said.

Due to the growing interest of flag football, the new league will continue to offer the flag option to players as young as 5 years old. Older children will be offered the option to participate in flag or tackle. Ages for football and cheerleading are 5 to 14 years old.

The newly elected officers are Marquardt as President, Garry Abezetian as Vice-President, Rob Guzaldo as Treasurer, and Robert Leach as Secretary. The new program directors are Al Czech, Anna Hagerty, Tony Porrello, Jim Dihu and Jim Toulon.

Registrations for the 2015 season

begin with mandatory online preregistration in April. Open to all area children, the program consists of cheerleading and six divisions of football, which are classified according to type of football, age and weight. For more information about these programs and registration, visit www.prfootball.com.

www.cookcountycrimestoppers.org • 800.535.stop Thursday, February 19, 2015 | ni lesbug le.com 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.

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Niles Christopher Samaniego, 39, 7241 W. Lawrence, Hardwood Heights, was arrested at 2:53 p.m.

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Jesus Delgado-Arteaga, 43, 4323 Henderson, Chicago, was arrested at 4:22 p.m. Feb. 6 on Milwaukee and Waukegan for no valid driver’s license.

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Rafael Mendoza-Ignacio, 35, 2152 N. Narragansett, Chicago, was arrested at 3:47 p.m. Feb. 6 in the 9000 block of Milwaukee for suspended driver’s license.

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Sung C. Kim, 35, 4310 Lawrence, Chicago, was arrested at 3:35 a.m. Feb. 11 in the 7200 block of Dempster for driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Luis A. Tereza-Fernandez, 24, 8754 Wisner, Niles, was arrested at 6:31 p.m. Feb. 10 in the 9500 block of Milwaukee for no valid driver’s license.

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Park Ridge James P. Burzynski, 24, of the 2800 block of West Arthur, Chicago, was arrested at 9:17 p.m. Feb. 3 in the 600 block of South Prospect for driving with a suspended license and speeding.

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Leonardo C. Monarrez, 22, of the 2900 block of North Wolf Road, Melrose Park, was arrested at 10:42 p.m. Feb. 3 in the 900 block of West Touhy Avenue for possession of cannabis, suspended license, no insurance, excessively loud muffler and obstructed windshield.

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Joseph M. Vische, 46, of the 5800 block of East Lake, Lisle, was arrested at 3:23 p.m. Feb. 5 on Cumberland and Crescent for suspended driver’s license and operating an electronic communication device while driving.

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A 17-year-old male from Park Ridge was arrested

at 4 p.m. Feb. 5 in the 200 block of South Vine for criminal damage to property.

James A. Gillespie, 38, of 400 block of Wood Street, Anderson, South Carolina, was arrested on 12:07 a.m. Feb. 7 on Dempster and Potter for DUI alcohol, illegal transportation of alcohol, speeding and no insurance.

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violation, no rear license plate and violation of driving permit.

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Marcus C. Winogradzki, 20, of the 1800 block of South Washington, Park Ridge, was arrested at 1:40 a.m. Feb. 8 in the 500 block of Avondale for possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of cannabis.

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6 on Oakton and Lehigh for revoked driver’s license. Suspect was involved in an accident and was found to be driving with a revoked driver’s license.

A 16-year-old male from Park Ridge was arrested at 1:54 p.m. Feb. 7 on Northwest Highway and Olympia for curfew violation and possession of cannabis.

Daniel J. Kasch, 19, of the 1000 block of South Washington, Park Ridge, was arrested at 10:10 p.m. Feb. 8 on Dee and Mary Jane for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Anthony Soto, 18, of Des Plaines, was arrested on Feb. 6 in the 7500 block of Dempster for possession of controlled substance.

Suspect was stopped for a traffic violation and was found to be in possession of cocaine.

A 17-year-old male from Park Ridge was arrested at 1:54 p.m. Feb. 7 on Northwest Highway and Olympia for curfew

A 17-year-old male from Park Ridge was arrested at 10:36 p.m. Feb. 8 on Dee and Mary Jane for possession of cannabis.

Lizbeth Tapia-Gonzalez, 29, of Chicago was arrested on Feb. 6 on Dempster and Marmora for no valid driver’s license.

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Suspect was involved in a traffic accident and was found to be driving without a valid driver’s license.

Adam Zaia, 24, of Skokie, arrested on Feb. 7 in the 8800 block of Major for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Suspect was stopped for a traffic violation and was found to be in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia.

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education > district 64

District 64 to host parent university on pArcc assessments

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Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 is inviting parents and adult community members to a Parent University event to discuss the new online PARCC assessment.

This spring, the state will shift from the Illinois Standards Achievement Test to the new PARCC assessment.

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PARCC for Parents will teach parents about this new environment. The information session will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Feb. 23 at Washington School, 1500 Stewart, Park Ridge.

District 64 will present an overview of the new English Language Arts and Math assessments in grades 3-8, which

will be given in March and May this year. Parents will learn more about the online test format, and will also have the opportunity to take an actual sample test.

The evening is timed so that participants may attend the Board of Education meeting that follows.

village news > niles

village to hold public hearing on cleveland Avenue stormwater project The village of NIles announced it will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday to gather public comments on the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency project summary and preliminary environmental impacts determination

for the Cleveland Avenue stormwater relief and sewer project.

The village said proposed funding for the project would be a loan from the IEPA Water Pollution Control Loan Program. Public comments are sought

regarding environmental impacts of the proposed project.

The public hearing will be held Feb. 24 at 6:45 p.m. at the village’s administration building, 1000 Civic Center Drive.

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FEBRUARY 19

Year of the Sheep Celebration. 4 p.m. at the Golf Mill Shopping Center, 239 Golf Mill Center, Niles.

Celebrate the Chinese New Year with fun activities in Center Court starting with a martial arts demonstration from the students at Shim’s Martial Arts Academy. Following the demonstration, the adults will be able to do a bonsai workshop with BC Bonsai and the kids will be creating Chinese New Year themed crafts. For more information, visit www. golfmill.com.

FEBRUARY 20

Daddy Daughter Dance.

6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Maine Park Leisure Center, 2701 W. Sibley St., Park Ridge. Put on your fancy gown and shoes, and get ready to stroll down the red carpet. It’s time for an award-winning, glamorous Hollywood Daddy Daughter Party. The evening includes dancing and refreshments.

One professional photo is included in the fee. There is no at the door registration. Fee is per couple. Ages: 4-12 R/NR: $30/$48 per couple. Additional participant: $15 R/$28 NR. For more information and to register, visit www.prparks. org.

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Children’s Community Tile Art ProjectUnveiling Ceremony. noon to 12:30 p.m. at the Golf Mill Shopping Center, 217 Golf Mill Center. You are invited to attend the fourth annual Niles “Lights On Afterschool” Tile Art Project Unveiling Ceremony in Golf Mill Mall near JCPenney and

Four Seasons Salon. The brief ceremony will showcase the 100 pieces of artwork created by youth from the Niles area.

Park Ridge Chamber Night of Stars Awards Dinner-Dance. 6-11 p.m. at the Chicago Marriott O’Hare Hotel, 8535 West Higgins Road, Chicago. The community is invited to the Park Ridge Chamber’s annual “A Night of Stars Annual Community Star Dinner & Dance”. An array of outstanding volunteers who have made a positive difference in Park Ridge in 2014 are honored. The evening is highlighted by a fabulous dinner and dancing to live music. Raffles and prizes too, of course. RSVP to the Chamber at 847-825-3121 or via email at info@parkridgechamber.org.

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Girls Night Out. 6-8 p.m. at the Golf Mill Shopping Center, 239 Golf Mill Center, Niles. Enjoy an evening of mini pampering services offered by 4 Seasons Nail & Day Spa, The Red Studio and Just Relax. There will also be music, cocktails, hors d’oeuvres from Ginza, a raffle prize from Sephora, flowers from Emotional Bonding and goody bags. Admission is $20 per person and tickets are limited to the first 100 people.

A photo ID must be provided to receive alcoholic beverages.

For reservations, call 847-6991070. For more information, visit www.golfmill.com.

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Indoor Playground. 1011:30 a.m. at the Prairie View Community Center, 6834 Dempster, Morton Grove. When it’s cold outside, come inside for

a little fun. The Morton Grove Park District will transform the gym into a playground; using slides, mats, bikes and more.

Adult supervision is required.

This is a drop-in program and fees are collected at the front desk. For more information, call 847-965-1200 or visit www. mortongroveparks.com.

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Go Green Park Ridge Meeting. 6-7 p.m. at St Mary’s Episcopal Church, 306 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge. Join other members of Go Green Park Ridge and help raise awareness of environmental issues in our town. The group meets monthly on the first Tuesday of each month. Go Green does NOT meet in June, July or August.

For more information, call 847232-4003.

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A Taste of France PRCO – Les Mis and Saint-Saens’ Organ Symphony. 7:30-9:15 p.m. The Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge.

The Pickwick’s mighty pipe organ is featured in SaintSaens’ Symphony 3, and in the wondrous Faure Requiem with a massed chorus of guest choirs. Stirring music from France, plus selections from the musical Les Miserables sung by soloists Sarah Hibbard and Lorenzo Formosa, promise a musical evening to remember.

A wine tasting featuring French vintages will be available by the glass and can be enjoyed at your seat in the theatre. $Free admission ages 18 and under, $25 adults and $20 Seniors.

Tickets available online at www.parkridgecivicorchestra. org or call 847-692-7726.

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wrestling

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STATEBOUND Five making trip to Champaign

by mike sAndrolini SpoRTS REpoRTER

mike@nilesbugle.com @Voyager_Sport

With his runner-up finish at last Saturday’s Glenbard North Class 3A individual sectional, senior 113-pounder Jimmy Gallardo broke new ground for Notre Dame’s ultra-successful wrestling program.

Gallardo became the first in school history to win four conference titles and four regional crowns, and make four appearances at the state individual tourney, which begins Thursday in Champaign.

Gallardo will be joined downstate by teammates Marco

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ESCC AND REGIONAL TITLES; STATE TRIPS FOR GALLARDO

Orlandi, a returning state qualifier, and Jake Barzowski, who’s qualified for the first time.

Reserving their spots at state, as well, are Maine East senior Mario Pagonis and Maine South junior Ibrahim Nasir—both firsttime qualifiers.

notre dAme Gallardo (28-4) lost the championship match to Jason Renteria of Oak Park-River Forest—one of eight sectional titles the Huskies won on the day—but wrestled well up until that point, winning two of his bouts by technical fall en route

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GALLARDO BECAME THE FIRST TO ACCOMPLISH THE TRIFECTA

PHOTO BY MIkE SANDROLINI

Maine East’s Mario Pagonis is headed to the state meet.

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Steegmueller vaults to state Future bright for Hawks By mike sandrolini sports reporter

mike@buglenewspapers.com @Voyager_Sport

Catherine Steegmueller became Niles West’s first girls state gymnastics qualifier since 2009 by tying two other competitors with a 9.4 score on vault at last week’s Mundelein sectional.

Meanwhile at the Lake Park sectional, Maine South fell short of qualifying an individual for this weekend’s state meet at Palatine, but qualified its entire team for sectional for the second time in coach Tessa Robinson’s 12 years at Maine South. The Hawks placed sixth with 135.85 score.

NILES WEST Misfortune struck Steegmueller, a four-time sectional qualifier, at sectionals last February. She was about to dismount from her bars routine when the tension bar gave way, causing her to injure herself.

She was allowed to re-do the routine, but ended up a point shy of qualifying for state.

But that’s in the past, and the Niles West senior is thrilled to be among the state’s best gymnasts.

The last Wolves gymnasts to qualify for state were Katelynn Johnson on bars, floor and allaround, and Calli Sher on bars (both in 2009).

“It’s so well-deserved,” said Niles West coach Susan Arcus.

“She worked harder than anyone else in the gym. She has such a great work ethic that it’s nice to have her be rewarded it for it. She put in a lot of time and effort. She’s the all-around package.”

Interesting enough, Steegmueller is going downstate on vault, rather than in the event in which she experienced her mishap last season. She tied

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Alysa Chiovatero had a 36 in the all-around to lead Maine South at the Lake Park Sectional.

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hoops

Hawks chalk up win over improved Wolves By mike sandrolini sports reporter

mike@buglenewspapers.com @Voyager_Sport

It’s full speed ahead, and no looking back, for the Hawks following their 61-58 CSL South victory at Niles West last Friday.

The Hawks (7-2) still have a chance to grab at least a share of the CSL South crown this weekend if they defeat Glenbrook South at home Friday night, and if division leading Evanston (8-1) loses to Niles West—something that’s not out of the realm of possibility given the Wolves’ improved play of late.

Yet no matter what happens this Friday, Hawks coach Tony Lavorato emphasized that his team is experiencing a remarkable season.

“We’re 23-3 and 7-2 in the conference,” he said. “We lost in triple overtime at New Trier; we lost by seven at (Evanston’s) Beardsley (Gym) and we lost by nine at (the) Proviso West (Holiday Tournament) to (No. 1-ranked) Stevenson. What is there to be disappointed about?

“Over the last three years we’re 26-3 in the conference. There’s nothing to be disappointed about.

(We’ve won) two conference championships, we’ve got one to play and we’re 7-2. I love it. We’re having a wonderful year; this is a special year.”

The Hawks and Wolves played to a 16-16 first-quarter tie, and then both clubs went scoreless for over four minutes during the second period. A pair of Jojo Rios’ free throws with 3.7 seconds to go in the quarter gave Niles West a 25-21 halftime lead.

Rios scored eight of his 15 points in the first quarter, and 6-11 junior Brad Perry, who saw a considerable amount of action for the Hawks in the first half, scored eight first-half points.

“It doesn’t matter what your record is in February,” Lavorato said. “If the team is getting better that you’re playing, they’re going to make shots and do a nice job.

They’re playing well, they’re clicking and they’re playing with a lot of confidence.”

Niles West junior Evan Hines, who tied the Hawks’ Jon Arenas with a game-high 17 points, fired in two threes at the start of the third quarter that put the Wolves ahead, 31-26. Hines said the

photo by mike sandrolini

Niles West’s Jojo Rios drives between Maine South’s Nick Ruben (left) and Jon Arenas during Maine South’s 61-58 win Friday night.

Wolves implemented a different strategy this time around against the Hawks’ smothering matchup zone.

“Instead of taking guarded shots like they force us to,” he said, “we tried to move the ball and keep penetrating those gaps, kicking out to shooters to get open shots, not guarded shots.”

But the Hawks took over at that juncture as Arenas sank a trey to cap a 7-0 run and lift the Hawks to a 33-31 lead. A Caleb deMarigny three put the Hawks in front, 3633, at the third-quarter buzzer. deMarigny had a double-double with 12 points and 10 assists.

“I thought we had better energy in the third quarter and had some deflections on defense that made a big difference,” Lavorato said.

“Winning on the road in the CSL, we’ll take it and move on.”

George Sargeant, who also recorded a double-double—16 points and 12 rebounds—is of a similar mindset as his coach.

“Evanston played really well,” said Sargeant, referring to the Hawks’ 58-51 loss to the Wildkits

on Feb. 5, “but we always want to come out and never lose two in a row or never lose two in three games. That was kind of the mentality tonight. A win’s a win, and I’m looking forward to playing our next game against GBS.” The Hawks led by as many as 10 points (51-41) at 3:24 of the fourth quarter, and were up 6052 with 30.7 seconds remaining thanks to two Sargeant free throws. Although the Wolves sliced the margin to three points at game’s end, they came within four points of Maine South twice late in the fourth: 51-47 and then 53-49 with 1:44 left on a pair of free throws from sophomore sensation Octavius Parker, who contributed 15 points.

Parker’s noteworthy play—he scored 30-or-more points in consecutive games earlier this month—hasn’t gone unnoticed by his teammates.

“Octavius is an amazing kid,” Rios said. “He’s hard-working and he’s a great point guard. He shoots the ball extremely well

and he’s a great player.”

The Wolves (9-13, 3-6) had won four of their last five games prior to falling to Maine South. Rios ticked off a short list of reasons why the Wolves are playing better.

“Team chemistry, defense and rebounding,” the junior said.

“Just the will to win. We really want to win; we want to make a name for ourselves and put our school on the map.”

“I think it’s just (been) the focus at practice,” Hines added. “The season isn’t over; we can still finish the season out strong and go into the playoffs and make

some noise in the playoffs.”

Niles West got 25 points Hines and 23 from Parker in a 73-72 overtime triumph over Hoffman Estates on Feb. 10.

•Notre Dame remained undefeated and on top of the ESCC following its 58-41 win at St. Viator last Friday.

The Dons, now 21-4 overall and 7-0 in the conference, got a 25-point effort from Joe Mooney, who fired in six three-pointers.

Ammar Becar added 14 points.

•Maine East, which had a four-game winning streak

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“Right now I’m doing pretty good,” Gallardo said. “My goal right now is just to get on the podium (at state) and get a good seed so I hopefully don’t run into anyone that I might have problems with.”

“He’s right where he wants to be,” said Notre Dame coach Augie Genovesi. “He’s starting to struggle with his weight because he starting to thicken out. He’s 18 years old. He’s ready. He’ll be a nice college wrestler. He’s done everything we’ve asked.”

Orlandi, a 170-pounder, earned another trip to state after defeating his foe in the qualifying match, 7-3. The senior (17-5), who finished fourth on Saturday, missed all of January due to knee injuries and is wrestling despite having a left knee that has a torn medial collateral ligament, a partially torn ACL and a partially torn meniscus.

Thursday, February 19, 2015 | ni lesbug le.com His right knee, meanwhile, has a tight ililotibial (IT) band.

Orlandi’s knee problems have limited his training regimen because he can’t run.

“His doctors told him he wasn’t going to be able to wrestle at the state tournament,” Genovesi said. “But he’s a gutsy guy and he just goes.”

“I have enough ACL where I don’t need surgery,” Orlandi said. “The MCL will recover itself.

After the season I’ll see how bad the meniscus is. I didn’t know if I’d have the conditioning or the endurance this year to make it down, but I knew if I just kept pushing myself I’d be able to qualify.”

Orlandi returned to the lineup for regionals, as did Barzowski, who, like Orlandi, missed all of January with injuries. Barzowski (12-4), who had injured both ankles, placed fourth at 138 and secured a state berth by winning an 8-4 overtime decision.

Barzowski redeemed himself

this time around after failing to qualify last February despite winning over 40 matches.

“Last year I choked pretty hard,” Barzowski said. “I should have made it down and didn’t, but I came back this year and did what I wanted to. Getting to state is the big picture and placing is the big picture. That’s my next goal: to place and get on the podium.”

MAINE EAST Pagonis and Niles West senior George Tripkos—whom Pagonis beat 4-3 in a state-qualifying match at 220—are no strangers to each other.

He defeated Tripkos at last year’s CSL meet, but lost to him at conference this year and suffered a concussion in the process.

However, Pagonis upended Tripkos to win the Evanston regional crown, and Saturday’s victory enabled him to become Maine East’s first state qualifier since 2006.

“It was sweet because it’s been a four-year journey for me to get downstate,” said Pagonis, 34-7, who out-dueled Conant’s Michael Meier, 3-1, in the thirdplace match. “It feels amazing.

It makes me feel that all the hard work that my coaches have put into me was all worth it for them.”

Maine East coach Emiliano Hernandez said Pagonis has had “a tremendous season.”

“We didn’t know if we were going to get him back for regionals and he’s bounced back,” Hernandez said. “Every single match has been tough like this, and the last couple of weeks he’s been winning those matches.”

MAINE SOUTH Nasir was an alternate for the state tourney last season at 195. The off-season plan was to have him wrestle at 220, but he ended up exceeding that weight.

Therefore, Maine South coach

Kevin Hansen slotted him at heavyweight.

“It took him a while to adjust to just the size of guys,” Hansen said. “It’s just so different than what he’s used to. They weight almost 40 pounds more than him. That’s an adjustment.”

Hansen said the turning point this season for Nasir, who wrapped up a spot downstate with a 3-2 overtime triumph in his qualifying match, was his performance at the Berman Classic over the holiday break where he placed fourth.

“He beat a big kid and placed,” Hansen said, “so I think that was the turning point where he understood what he needed to do and how to wrestle.”

Nasir (29-8), who finished fourth on Saturday, is setting his sights on standing on the winner’s podium in Champaign.

“I’ve worked hard all season,” he said. “Just go to the podium. I feel that I deserve to place and I feel I will place.”

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T h ursday, February 19, 2015 | ni lesbug le.com vaults | from page 12 Carli Betman of Glenbrook North and Katie Wahl for the fifth and final qualifying spot out of the Mundelein sectional.

“I think vault would probably be one of my stronger events,” said Steegmueller. “It’s (going to state) something I’ve always wanted to do. To go to state is just amazing.”

The opportunity for Steegmueller to compete at state this season nearly was torpedoed during a meet against Glenbrook South in mid-December. After completing a vault, she landed on the vault mat, but bounced off the mat and hit her head on the concrete floor which resulted in her suffering a concussion.

“I had a lot of headaches and dizziness that really didn’t make practicing very safe (after that),” said Steegmueller, who also developed an inner ear problem related to the concussion that

hawks | from page 13 snapped by Highland Park on Feb. 6, rebounded by defeating Wheeling, 60-42, Feb. 10. Ezeka Omeke scored 17 points for the Demons, while Milan Grover and Franklin Orange had 10 points apiece.

The Demons held a 46-40 lead going into the fourth quarter of last Friday’s contest with rival Maine West, but the Warriors

affected her balance.

Steegmueller missed six weeks of the season, but was cleared to resume competition Jan. 23 and took part in the Niles West invite the next day. She said the problem with her inner ear also has cleared up.

“I’m good now,” she said.

Steegmueller, of course, wants to place as high as she can at state, but she says she’s going to treat state just like any other meet.

“Every gymnast wants to go to state,” she said, “and the fact that I’m able to do it, I’m really grateful for it.”

“It’s phenomenal,” Arcus said.

“It just shows her work ethic. She worked so hard to come back and get her skills back. We just really want her to enjoy the experience (at state) and take it all in.”

MAINE SOUTH The Hawks, who have been dealing with assorted injuries

outscored the Demons, 26-18, in the final quarter for a 66-64 win.

Nick Konjou’s 16 points led Maine East, and Omeke and Robinson Michel each had 13.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Maine East was a 50-46 winner Feb. 10 against DePaul Prep.

The Demons led in scoring by the Alba-Garner sisters: Lauryn, a sophomore, netted 15 points and Janelle, a junior, had 11. The

and illnesses throughout the season, got a double-whammy of bad news on eve of the sectional meet.

Sophomore Anna Seenarain sprained her ankle in practice and was limited to participating in three events. However, senior floor specialist Lauryn Rotonda couldn’t compete at all after apparently breaking a bone in her left foot as she was wrapping up practice.

“I was doing one last dance runthrough (at practice),” Rotonda said. “I’ve been really working hard all season on my jumps and I went a little too hard and just came down right on the side and I heard the crack. I tried to get right back up and I just couldn’t do it.”

Rotonda entertained thoughts of trying to make a go of it the morning of the meet, but “I can’t even walk on it. It swelled up.”

Rotonda’s best score this season on floor, a 9.475, earned her a spot

Demons, however, dropped a 54-42 contest to Maine West last Friday. The Alba-Garners again topped Maine East, scoringwise, with Janelle hitting 16 and Lauryn 14.

•Niles West improved to 1512 overall, 4-6 in league play after upending Maine South last Friday, 41-32. Hilma Mededovic was the game’s high scorer with 16 points, and Julia Easter contributed 11.

on Maine South’s record board for that event. She may very well have contended for a state berth last Thursday had she not been injured.

“She would have had a really good shot at it,” Robinson said. “I think she thought (right after the injury), ‘OK maybe it’ll be better tomorrow,’ but she woke up and she couldn’t even walk. It’s kind of a tough end to the season, but I’m proud of the season we had. We had a successful season.

I’m proud of them; they pushed through and did their best.”

Rotonda will be difficult to replace in the lineup, but the Hawks’ future looks bright because they’ll have everyone back next season, including sophomore allarounder Alysa Chiovatero, who narrowly missed qualifying for state in all-around. Chiovatero scored a 36; Kelly Johnston of

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Rolling Meadows, who locked up the final state qualifying spot at the Lake Park Sectional, totaled a 37.075.

“She had a really good meet,” Robinson said. “She couldn’t have done any better of a routine on bars; vault and floor were strong too. Her beam was solid but she had one fall. Missing by tenths is huge.”

The Hawks were strong in the floor exercise at Lake Park with sophomore Sara Ignoffo scoring a 9.25 and Chiovatero a 9.175.

“Carly (Berns) is a junior so she’ll be back next year for us and we’ll have other girls coming in next year,” said Robinson, whose team this season was made up predominantly of sophomores and freshmen. “We had a good season and we’ll definitely look forward to coming back strong next year.”

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I think around 460, but I'm not sure. is there anyone, in particular, that you follow on twitter who's famous? i follow lebron James. it’s just basketball-centered stuff.

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What’s your retirement IQ? Are Americans in good shape or bad shape when it comes to retirement?

It depends on which research report you read.

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According to a retirement savings analysis from Fidelity Investments, the 2014 year-end average 401(k) balance was $91,300, a record high and up two percent from 2013

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The news was even better for employees who have maintained a 401(k) plan for 10 years or more the average balance was $248,000, up 11 percent year-over-year.

According to a retirement savings analysis from Fidelity Investments, the 2014 year-end average 401(k) balance was $91,300, a record high and up two percent from 2013. The news was even better for employees who have maintained a 401(k) plan for 10 years or more - the average balance was $248,000, up 11 percent year-over-year.

Perhaps the most encouraging data point from the Fidelity report is that the average savings rate increased to 8.1 percent, the highest since the first quarter of 2009.

When combined with employer contributions, the average employee savings rate was 12.2 percent of his or her salary in 2014.

While Americans have saved $24 trillion in retirement assets, according to the Investment Company Institute, many individuals have not saved enough and millions have no retirement savings or pension at all. In fact, the National Institute on Retirement Security (NIRS) found that when all households

are included - not just those with retirement accounts - “the average working household has virtually no retirement savings - the median retirement account balance is $3,000 for all working-age households and $12,000 for near-retirement households.” The NIRS report is important because it shows that some 45 percent, or 38 million working-age households, do not have any retirement account assets at all.

Only 30 percent understand that lifetime SS benefits can increase more by working two years longer or by deferring for two years than by increasing contributions just prior to retirement. (The Social Security

Americans’ retirement income IQ is not where it needs to be. Among some of the findings that are worrisome to financial planners:

Over half of the respondents underestimate life expectancy (76.2 for men and 81 for women, according to the CDC), which means that they probably don’t realize how long their retirement nest eggs need to last.

Administration provides an easy-to-use free calculator that shows the effect of early or delayed retirement. For those seeking more customized SS advice, including when to claim benefits, you can pay Social Security Solutions a nominal fee of $20 to $250 to help make what for some may be the largest financial decision of their lives.)

There is also a disconnect between knowing that you have to save prior to retirement and the important information that is necessary once you actually retire. In a recent survey by The American College of Financial Services, only 20 percent of Americans aged 65 to 75 with at least $100,000 in assets were able to pass a basic quiz on the steps they need to take to secure their finances after retirement.

Here’s the kicker of the survey: “Despite the failing grades, many Americans are confident about their post-retirement income.

More than half of those surveyed consider themselves wellprepared to meet their income needs in retirement, and 91

Perhaps the most encouraging data point from the Fidelity report is that the average savings rate increased to 8.1 percent, the highest since the first quarter of 2009.

percent are at least moderately confident in their ability to achieve a secure retirement.”

(Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Emmynominated CBS News Business Analyst. A former options trader and CIO of an investment advisory firm, Jill covers the economy, markets, investing and anything else with a dollar sign on TV, radio (including her nationally syndicated radio show), the web and her blog, “Jill on Money.”

She welcomes comments and questions at askjill@moneywatch. com. Check her website at www. jillonmoney.com) (c) 2015 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

The lack of basic understanding of the Social Security system.

Just 54 percent realize that Social Security retirement benefits increase each year that a worker delays to claim until age 70.

Although the survey did not ask about whether respondents understood that claiming benefits before reaching full retirement age would reduce benefits, my guess is that most aren’t aware that claiming early could result in a reduction of as much as 30 percent for the worker as well as a non-working spouse who is relying on the working spouse’s SS retirement benefit

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While Americans have saved $24 trillion in retirement assets, according to the Investment Company Institute, many individuals have not saved enough and millions have no retirement savings or pension at all.

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In a recent survey by The American College of Financial Services, only 20 percent of Americans aged 65 to 75 with at least $100,000 in assets were able to pass a basic quiz on the steps they need to take to secure their finances after retirement.

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And if everything goes downhill, why does it have value?

People still use gold because they believe in it. We also believe www.daveramsey.com in green paper with presidents’ @DaveRamsey faces on it. So, gold really has no more intrinsic value than that Dear Dave, I’m retired, and currently I have green paper. The only reason we about five percent of my retirement place value on it is because we, the savings in gold and silver I’ve been society, place value on it. A failed society might not place acquiring over the last value on it anymore. few years. I’ve seen In a completely failed gold prices decline economy, the first step significantly, and I’m is usually a takeover by a wondering if I should Fascist government. After hang on to it as a safety that, you get a new color of factor in the event the money – of paper – with a economy goes bad new leader’s face on it. Then, in a hurry. I want to the old stuff isn’t worth make sure I’ll still have Dave Says money advice by anything. It’s very seldom a safety factor, and dave ramsey you ever see gold come to something of value, if the rescue. that happens.

I don’t believe in investing in Steve gold for that reason. Plus, the track Dear Steve, What’s the safety factor here? record on gold, as far as a rate of And if everything goes downhill, return, is horrible over the long why does it have value? Gold has haul. There was a time a few years this weird allure and mythology ago when everyone went crazy on around it that says, “I’ve still got it, but other than that? Ugh! —Dave something that people will take when the economy crashes.” But the truth is there hasn’t been an On the road again? instance when people used gold as a medium of exchange in a Dear Dave, crashed or failed economy since We’ve got our emergency fund the Roman Empire. in place, and we’re debt-free By dave ramsey dave says

Ask yourself this question: If time and money weren’t considerations, which one would you rather do? You’d be on straight commission as an entrepreneur, so there would be no regular checks to count on as income. You’d have to wake up every single morning, go out and kill something and drag it home. If you don’t, your family won’t eat. except for our home. We’d like to have a child soon, but my job requires frequent travel. I don’t want to be away most of the time when there’s a baby in the house, so I’m thinking about opening my own business. That way, I can set my own hours. What do you think of this idea?

Ray Dear Ray, Ask yourself this question: If time and money weren’t considerations, which one would you rather do? You’d be on straight commission as an entrepreneur, so there would be no regular checks to count on as income. You’d have to wake up every single morning,

go out and kill something and drag it home. If you don’t, your family won’t eat.

An entrepreneur is the only person I know who can go from sheer terror to sheer exhilaration and back every single day. You’ve got to have a strong mind and heart to make things happen, and it will be a rough ride if you don’t have both. Plus, it won’t last long if you don’t absolutely love what you’re doing.

Everybody wants to be successful in their job and make lots of money, but personal happiness is just as important. If you wake up jazzed about what you’re going to do every day, chances are you’ll be successful and happy. But if you wake up dreading the day and your job, then I can almost guarantee you won’t be successful financially or happy.

Do lots of research and planning before you make any big changes, Ray. There are great small business ideas still waiting to be had, but to make something good happen you’ve got to find the one that’s right for you!

— Dave

* Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times bestselling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8.5 million listeners each week on more than 550 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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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 847588-8420 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 5888420).

Park Ridge

ONGOING

Volunteer help needed at the reception desk of the Center of Concern in Park Ridge

volunteers 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

Social Bridge players needed!

Every Tuesday, 12:30 p.m., contact Jaymi at the Niles Senior Center for more information.

Yoga in Chairs Yoga is all about flexibility… and we are flexible about whether you sit, hold on or stand.

Thursdays, Feb. 5-26, 10:45-11:45 a.m. $18M/$23NM

Table Tennis is now at the NSC! Come on in, and play some Table Tennis, also known as Ping Pong! Stop in at the Front Desk for more information.

Niles Rhythm Band members needed!

Keep a beat or sing along!

Everyone is welcome to join this fun band. Call 847-588-8420 for more information.

Stop in and check out the NEW Media Center!

There are 10 new laptops, and

assistance enabling them to live with dignity and independence. Call Tracy at 847-823-0453. Very flexible hours and other volunteer opportunities are available.

an iPad. Volunteer Assistance!

Drop-in Hours: • Mondays, 1-3 p.m.

• Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m.

• Thursdays, 2-3 p.m.

• Fridays, 1-3 p.m.

“Matter of Balance” Program (8 classes) Many older adults experience concerns about falling and may restrict their activities.

This evidence-based program is designed to improve fall awareness and increase general activity levels.

It will also emphasize practical strategies to lessen the risk of falling.

Instructors: Brigitte Powidzki RN, BSN, and Julene Lavelli, RNC, LCSW, CADC Thursdays, Feb. 19-April 9, 9:30-11:30 a.m. $15M/$20NM

“Matter of Balance” Program (8 classes) Thursdays, Feb. 19-April 9, 9:30-11:30 a.m. $15M/$20NM

Many older adults experience concerns about falling and may restrict their activities.

This evidence-based program is designed to improve fall awareness and increase general activity levels.

It will also emphasize practical strategies to lessen the risk of falling.

Instructors: Brigitte Powidzki RN, BSN, and Julene Lavelli, RNC, LCSW, CADC.

SCRAM Scams #2, Mail Scam & Fraud Presented by the Niles Police Department. SCRAM, Senior Crime Reduction Awareness Matters is a program that will increase a seniors awareness of crimes as they relate to you daily life. These target seniors who have money or property who are looking to invest and/improve their financial security. Open

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Hearing Fair Concerned about hearing loss?

Come to our Hearing Fair . FREE adult hearing screenings by appointment only. Meet some local vendors and discuss what can be done for your hearing loss. March 18 from 1:30-4:30 p.m.

Dinner & Movie ‘This is Where I Leave You’ (R 2014) Tuesday, March 24 5 p.m. $2M/$3.00NM Dinner includes hot dog, chips & dessert. Starring Jane Fonda, Jason Bateman, Tina Fey. “When their father passes away, four grown siblings are forced to return to their childhood home and live under the same roof together for a week, along with their over-sharing mother and an assortment of spouses, exes and might-have-beens..”- IMDB. Encore presentation: Wednesday, March 25, 1 p.m. FREE

Potawatomi Casino Trip Tuesday, March 31, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $24M/$29NM Ticket fee includes Coach Bus Transportation, $10 Food Voucher, $10 Play Credit, ½ off Buffet. Please bring your ID. Check-in 7:30 a.m. Please do not arrive earlier, the doors will be locked until 7:30 a.m. *5-Hour stay is required for vouchers.

Lite Lunch and Movie “Get on Up” G, 2013, 139 min Friday, April 3, noon. $5M/$7.50NM Lunch includes a chicken Caesar salad, roll and dessert. “A chronicle of James Brown’s rise from extreme poverty to become one of the most influential musicians in history.” – IMDB

Men’s & Women’s Golf Kick-Off Meeting An informative meeting about this year’s golf season.

Refreshments served, raffles, and more! New participants are welcome! After the meeting you can register for outings.

Men’s – Wednesday, April 15 10:30 a.m. Women’s – Friday, April 24 10:30 a.m.

Billy Elliott at the Drury Lane Theatre Based on the internationallyacclaimed smash hit musical.

Billy Elliott follows a young boy

as he trades in his boxing gloves for dancing shoes. In a small town in the English countryside, Billy discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and his whole community, and changes his life forever. The musical phenomenon is set to an explosive hit score by Elton John. Don’t miss this joyous celebration of one boy’s journey against the odds to make his dreams come true! Lunch is included, choice of roast strip loin with merlot mushroom sauce or chicken breast marsala.

Wednesday, April 15, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Cost: $71M/$76NM.

Introduction to Facebook Monday, April 20 10-11:30 a.m. $2M/$3NM Learn what Facebook is used for and create your own Facebook account! We will discuss privacy, photos, inviting “Friends” etc…

Instructor: Jaymi Blickhahn

Annual Rummage Sale Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.

Come one, come all to the NSC’s Annual Rummage Sale.

There will be over 40 vendors!

Raffles to be won! $2.00 hot dog lunches for sale, while supplies last. Open to the public! If you are interested in reserving a table to sell the many treasures in your home that you no longer use, please call Jaymi at 847588-8420 as soon as possible.

A $5.00 donation per table is required at time of reservation.

All donations will go to the Niles Food Pantry. Space is limited!

Table reservations are on a first come, first serve basis.

Park Ridge Senior Center 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 NonResident Couple: $70 Resident, $99 Non-Resident Over 90 Single: $23 Resident, $32.50 Non-Resident Over 90 Couple: $35 Resident, $49.50 Non-Resident 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.

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 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 847692-3597 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: 1st Thursday of the month, 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 events, or you can work on your own project . Beginners are welcome!

Weekly Drop in Programs These activities are open to members. Non-members pay a $2 daily admission if participating in these programs.

For further information on any of these activities, please contact the registration office at 847692-3597.

Monday • 9–10 a.m., Exercise $3/class; • 9:30-noon, Ceramics $7/class; • 10:30-11:30 a.m., Exercise $3/ class; • 1-4 p.m., Pinochle (Second Monday of the month), Free; • 2:30-3:30 p.m. Uketones, Free; and • Anytime, Cards and games, Free.

Tuesday • 9 a.m. Police Breakfast (3rd Tues of the month), Free; • 9:30am–noon, Ceramics $7/class; • 12:30-3 p.m., Mah-Jongg, Free; • 1 p.m., Bunco (3rd Tues of the month), Free; • 1–4:30 p.m., Table Tennis, Free; • Anytime, Cards & Games, Free.

Wednesday • 9–10 a.m., Exercise, $3/class; • 9:30 a.m.–noon, Social Worker, Free; • 10:30–11:30 a.m., Exercise, $3/ class; • 1-4:30 p.m., Table Tennis, Free;

Jeannette J. Mechla

Jeannette J. Mechla, nee Krupa, age 91, beloved wife of the late Edward A. Mechla; loving mother of Catherine Mechla and Amelia (David Kamper) Mechla; devoted grandma of David Jr.; dear sister of Emily (late Bruno) Steckiewicz, the late John T. Krupa, late Wanda (late Timothy) Carroll and late Irene (late Phillip) Makula; dear sister-in-law of the late Stella (late Joseph) Wicker and the late William Mechla; and fond aunt, relative and friend of many.

Jeannette was a longtime

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• 1:30 p.m., Computer Club (1st Wed of the month), Free; • 6:30-9:30 p.m., Wed. Night Bridge Group, Free; • Anytime, Cards & Games, Free.

Thursday • 9–11 a.m., Woodcarving, Free; • 10:15–11:15 a.m., Humanities, Free; • 1–4:30 p.m. Couple’s Bridge (2nd Thurs of the month), Free • 1–4:30 p.m. Pinochle (3rd Thurs of the month), Free • 1–4:30 p.m., Table Tennis, Free; • Anytime, Cards & Games, Free.

Friday • 9–10 a.m., Exercise, $3/class; • 9 a.m.-noon, Duplicate Bridge, Free; • 9:30-10:30 a.m., Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Screening (3rd Fri. of the month), Free; • 10:30–11:30 a.m., Exercise, $3/ class; • 1-4:30 p.m., Games, Free.

Saturday • 1-5 p.m., Pinochle, Free.

Sunday • 1-5 p.m., Bridge Mixer, Free; • 1-5 p.m., Pinochle, (4th Sun. of the month), Free.

Morton Grove Senior Center

The Morton Grove Senior Center has space in the American Legion Memorial Civic Center at 6140 Dempster St. As part of an ongoing effort to offer our Active Adult and Senior community increased activities and opportunities to continue to learn, the Morton Grove Senior Center has planned an exciting kick-off to 2015.

The mission of the Department

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resident and employee of the village of Niles.

Visitation was Wednesday, Feb. 18, from 3-9 p.m. at Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home, 8025 W. Golf Road, Niles.

Lying in state is Thursday, Feb. 19, from 9 a.m. until time of Mass at 10 a.m. at St. Juliana Church, 7200 N. Oketo, Chicago.

Interment Maryhill.

Memorials appreciated to Alzheimer’s Disease Association or to the Charity of One’s Choice.

For more information, call 847-581-0536 or visit www. colonialfuneral.com.

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niles senior center

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays 999 Civic Center Drive Niles, IL 60714

Issues in the News

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

seniors | from page 21 of Family and Senior Services and the American Legion Memorial Civic Center is to serve as a focal point where a multiplicity of social, health and recreational services are provided in a caring and professional manner designed to keep individuals healthy, productive and independent for as long as possible. Services are available for Morton Grove residents of all ages.

Senior News Programs and services for older adults in Morton Grove are offered by the Village of Morton Grove and its partner agencies.

Health and Wellness Programs A variety of Health and Wellness Programs are available for Morton Grove residents.

Please note that some programs require registration (847-470-

locally and worldwide.

Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued. Please call the NSC at 847588-8420 for more information.

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

Senior Check Up and Emergency Response Programs Postal Carrier Watch: The Department of Family and Senior Services partners with the Morton Grove Post Office to provide seniors a service called Postal Carrier Watch.

For additional information, contact the Social Worker at 847663-3072.

Emergency Response Systems: An emergency response system is a communication device, which is linked with an emergency center staffed by trained professionals.

For further information on the above programs, contact the

Social Worker by calling (847) 663-3072.

Caregiver Support Group Are you charged with caring for an older adult, spouse, or partner? Join other caregivers to discuss your issues and concerns.

The meetings center around caregivers and participants can openly discuss their own situations in a supportive, nonjudgmental atmosphere.

The Caregiver Support Group meets the fourth Wednesday of every month from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All family caregivers are welcome to attend. For more information call the Village Social Worker at 847-663-3072.

AARP Driver Safety Program AARP’s “Driver Safety Program” is an eight-hour two-day course

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T h ur s day, February 19, 2015 | ni lesbug le.com seniors | from page 20 for motorists age 55 and older. It focuses on the physical changes that accompany aging and on ways drivers can compensate for these changes in improving their driving skills. Upon completion, drivers may receive a discount on a portion of their automobile insurance. Courses are now offered monthly in Morton Grove. The cost of the course is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. In-person registration is required at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center.

For schedule, contact 847-6633073 for more information.

Senior Center Activities Calendar The village of Morton Grove

provides an exciting variety of educational classes, activities and day-trips for older adults.

February 19 • Best Bridge Ever, 9-11a.m. in Craft Room; • Pinochle Club, 9 a.m.-12:45 p.m. in Library Room; • Better Balance, 10-10:45 a.m. in Community Hall; • Sit and Get Fit, 10:45-11:30 a.m. in Community Hall; • Mah Jongg Club 2, noon-3 p.m. in Craft Room; and • Poker Club, 1-3 p.m. in Library Room.

February 20 • Needlework Pals, 9:30-11:30 a.m. in Craft Room; • Canasta Club, 10 a.m.-noon in Library Room; • Mens Poker, noon-3 p.m. in Craft Room; and • AARP Tax-Aid by Appointment,

9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Civic Center.

New activities are added to the expanding calendar all the time, so anyone interested in more information regarding these clubs and learning opportunities can get more information by visiting www.mortongroveil. org. You can also call the Senior Center at 847.663.3070 or drop by the Civic Center at 6140 Dempster.

The Center of Concern

The mission of The Center of Concern is to provide housing assistance, support services, and counseling for seniors, the disabled, and others in need, enabling them to live with dignity and independence.

The Center’s web site is www.

centerofconcern.org.

Volunteers 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 Tracy at 847823-0453 or email Tholmes@ centerofconcern.org.

Very flexible hours and other volunteer opportunities are available.

Calendar of Events 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 847-823-0453 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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Monday through Thursday, or 9 a.m. to noon Friday.

Wills and Powers of Attorney 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.

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