Niles 3-12-15

MARCH 12, 2015 VOL. 59 ISSUE 23

NEWS

community inviteD to DiStRict 207 inteRnational celeBRation maine township high school District 207 will host Celebration on saturday

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NEWS niles village Board race heats up Six candidates vie for three open seats

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LOCAL Oakton selects next college president Joianne Smith chosen to lead Oakton Community College

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SCHOOLS Culver seeks input on superintendent search Amy Kruppe announced retirement at January board meeting

City and colleagues mourn mayor, who passed away on March 4

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ave schmidt was more than mayor of Park ridge.

City council members described the secondterm mayor as a close colleague, committed leader and dear friend.

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BUSINESS morton grove Chamber to host business expo March 18 expo aimed at prom, graduation and other celebrations see page 14

SPORTS Dons win regional title Notre Dame edges Deerfield to take home hardware

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flags flew at half mast outside of Park ridge City hall last week in honor of late Park ridge mayor Dave schmidt, who passed away march 4 from a sudden illness.

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Six contenders pack Niles village board race Candidates say flood relief, pension obligations among major issues facing Niles

By Joan Rykal for the bugle

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Six candidates are vying for three open seats on the Niles Village Board in the upcoming April 7 election.

Three of the candidates, Joe LoVerde, Denise McCreery and Dean Strzelecki, comprise the Niles Forward Party. The remaining three candidates, David Carrabotta, Chris Hanusiak and Rosemary Palicki, are running as independents.

Palicki, who is a current Niles trustee, said the focus going forward should be on village finances and developing a long range plan.

“We need to see how we are going to budget for all this in the future,” Palicki said in reference to the village’s aging infrastructure and pension obligations.

Although she is running as an independent, Palicki said she is also a concerned citizen. She hopes her candidacy encourages other to run in the future.

“I am not accepting donations, and I am running also to send a message,” she said. “I am not only looking to give back to the community from a service perspective, but also show other residents that this is not all a big machine. They too can step up and fill these roles.”

Hanusiak, another current trustee, said he believes the largest issues facing the village are flood control and pension funding. Hanusiak added that the village needed to control excessive spending, specifically when it comes to salary increases for village employees. “There is no reason to be increasing salaries,” he said, adding that he has an issue with the TIF, or tax increment

financing, district and tax breaks afforded to certain businesses in Niles.

“There are a lot of giveaways, which I don’t agree with,” said Hanusiak.

Carrabotta, the remaining independent candidate, could not be reached for comment. In a statement released last month, Carrabotta expressed opposition to special and additional tax breaks to corporations who are not failing nor improving their infrastructures at the expense of Niles’ taxpayers.

“Listening to the residents when conducting the policies, actions and affairs of the village of Niles is the only acceptable, worthy form of governance,” Carrabotta said in the statement. “We are not Chicago, we are Niles. This includes the voice of Niles residents when it comes to such matters as hiring Niles administration ‘employees’ and the expansion of Niles governmental payroll.”

In February, the Niles Forward Party publically released their platform, which outlined their plans for business development and job growth, public safety, flood control and fiscal accountability.

LoVerde, a current board member, said in an interview with the Bugle that an aging infrastructure, pension funding and flood relief are among several issues facing the village of Niles.

“The village is currently losing over a million dollars a year in water due to our deteriorating water mains, not to mention the hundreds of thousands of dollars in labor, equipment and overtime required to fix these leaks,” LoVerde said.

Having served as chairman of the village’s stormwater commission, LoVerde said the citizens of Niles have endured flooding far too long.

“The committee worked for over four years to address and identify critical flood areas of Niles and created a Tier 1 flood relief project,” he said. “Two of the three projects have been completed and are now providing flood protection to those areas.

The next project, scheduled to be bid in spring 2015, will provide flood relief to the largest area of Niles, and I will continue with Tier II projects.”

LoVerde also said he would look to develop true partnerships with the business community and use incentives to attract new business while keeping existing businesses.

“Business in Niles is the economic engine that drives our economy providing sales tax dollars that provide the top notch services we offer our citizens,” he said.

Dean Strzelecki, who is also running on the Niles Forward Party platform, agreed that the excellent programs and services provided to the community should continue but also feels strongly that the technology in use continues to advance.

“As we know technology changes quickly and if you don’t keep up, you’re lost,” he said.

As the former NIles chief of police, Strzelecki is a proponent of using body cameras in the police department.

“I think it is proactive to explore the idea of the body camera,” he said. “These are important for the protection of both the police officer and the citizens. The body cams put citizens at ease knowing they will be treated properly.”

Niles Forward Party candidate Denise McCreery was unavailable for comment but her plans focus was included in the party’s platform. McCreery said she would like to attract more quality businesses to the Niles community, potentially increasing sale tax revenue and reducing the property tax burden on homeowners and existing business.

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county news

Oakton selects next college president The Oakton Community College Board of Trustees has chosen Joianne Smith as the college’s next president.

Currently the vice-president of student affairs at Oakton, Smith will s u c c e e d President Margaret Lee when she retires in June after 20 Smith years leading Joianne Photo Courtesy of the college. Oakton Community College Smith will be the fourth president since Oakton was established in 1970.

Oakton’s board of trustees is expected to take formal action to name Smith as the new president at its March 17 meeting.

“After an extensive national search, the board of trustees easily reached consensus to appoint Dr. Smith as Oakton’s next president,” said William Stafford, chairman of the board of trustees. “Dr. Smith has served the college with excellence and innovation for the past 12 years. Her dedication to student success, tenacity with achieving the college’s goals and

genuine affection for Oakton and the community made her the board’s choice to lead the college into the future.”

The 14-member search committee for Oakton’s new president included a wide representation of students, faculty, administrators and alumni, as well as representatives from the Oakton Board of Trustees and Educational Foundation.

After reviewing nearly 40 resumes from professionals around the country, the search committee interviewed nine candidates. Smith, along with the other finalist for the position, participated in rigorous daylong interview sessions that were open to all Oakton employees.

“Dr. Smith enjoyed strong support among Oakton’s fulltime faculty,” said Katherine Schuster, faculty association president at Oakton and member of the presidential search committee. “My colleagues and I look forward to working with her to further Oakton’s efforts for national leadership with matters of equity and diversity, and to continue the college’s progress in addressing disparities in the area of student success.”

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School News > District 71

Culver seeks community input on superintendent search Kruppe announced resignation in January

search and consulting firm School Exec Connect to identify a new superintendent.

“We will have focus groups for parents, staff and administrators,” said Harry Rossi of School Exec Connect. Rossi said the groups,

By Tracy Gruen for the bugle which were held March 2, asked nweditor@buglenewspapers.com questions that mirrored the online @BugleNewspapers survey, such as what people feel are the really good Niles Elementary things about the district, School District 71 what people think should is looking for a new be the goals for the district superintendent and in the next three years and members of the what characteristics would community, teachers they like to see in a new and staff were asked for superintendent. their input.

Kruppe “Generally speaking, By completing a Amy Photo Courtesy of it’s the same kind of survey on the district’s Niles Elementary School District 71 response we get in almost website, stakeholders every district,” he said, had until March 6 to share what qualities they would adding that the firm is expecting a like the next superintendent to “healthy” number of responses.

Kruppe has been with District possess. Current Superintendent Amy Kruppe announced her 71, which consists of Culver School, retirement at a January board of for seven years.

“It’s time for me to spread my education meeting.

Following the announcement, wings and go,” said Kruppe, who District 71 hired the national added that she may consider the

idea of working for a school district closer to her home. “I am actively looking.

“We have great teachers at Culver and a great community and staff,” said Kruppe. “I know the students and staff will continue to do great things,” she added.

Looking back on her time with the district, Kruppe said that she is proud of the curriculum she developed, increasing the fund balance from $3 million to $8 million, providing all students have 1:1 devices and developing the early childhood program, among other accomplishments.

“Our students have done well,” Kruppe said.

Forty people have already applied for the position and that could increase to as many as 50 or 60, according to Rossi.

“We would categorize this as a highly sought after district,” he said. Rossi noted the district’s small size and good financial status, as possible reasons for the high level of interest in the position.

The deadline for the candidates

MARCH 12

Science Night. 6-7 p.m. at the Wildwood Nature Center, 529 Forestview, Park Ridge. Turn your family into scientists and explore fun science concepts at Wildwood Nature Center. Make cool scientific discoveries through experiments, projects and play. R/NR: $12/ family. For more information and to register, call 847-692-3570 or visit www.prparks.org.

Free exhibition at the Brickton Art Center features works by Oakton’s art students and faculty that are part of The Nature Project. (Photo Courtesy of Oakton Community College)

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Oakton’s nature project creates buzz at Park Ridge art center The Brickton Art Center is teeming with animals, trees, flowers, and other ecologicallythemed works displayed as part of The Nature Project, a free exhibition featuring works by Oakton Community College art students and faculty.

Brickton, 306 Busse Highway, Park Ridge, hosted a gala reception for the exhibition on Friday, and the display will run

through March 21. Oakton’s The Nature Project emphasizes “going green” and showcases paintings, ceramics, sculpture, photography and drawings.

The Brickton Art Center is open Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. For more information on the Brickton Art Center, visit www. bricktonartcenter.org.

Park Ridge Toastmasters Meeting & Guest Night. 7:309:30 p.m. at 1st United Methodist Church, 418 W. Touhy, Park Ridge.

Do you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader?

If so, Toastmasters is the place for you. You’ll find a supportive learnby-doing environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace. Admission is free and snacks will be served. For more information, call 312-560-9921 or 847-987-1875 or visit www. parkridgetoastmasters.com.

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Friday Night Live Club. 7-9 p.m. at the Maine Park Leisure Center, 2701 W. Sibley St., Park

is mid-March, and the board will then start their interview process.

Kruppe’s last day is June 30.

In the months leading up to her resignation, Kruppe’s performance came under scrutiny from teachers at Culver School and North Suburban Teachers Union Local 1274. According to media reports, a union survey showed a significant percentage of Culver teachers were dissatisfied with Kruppe’s leadership.

During the board of education’s Nov. 18 meeting, teachers Katie Ranalli and Kelly Haufle read letters from former and current staff members who were concerned that the school was in crisis due to high turnover rate and shortages of substitute teachers. Ranalli and Haufle also asked the board to read responses to the recent survey, which included 51 teachers.

When asked about the union survey, Kruppe said it did take place but would not comment on the results. She added that Culver’s success is a collaboration of all the hard work of the administrators,

Ridge. Friday Night Live Club is a fun and safe club designed for students in fourth and fifth grade Everyone is guaranteed to have a blast. Pre-register or pay at the door. Concessions are available (pizza/hot dogs, pop, water, candy, and chips). Grades 4-5 R/NR: $5.

For more information, call 847692-5127 or visit www.prparks. org.

MARCH 14

Idol Night Public Skate. 8:309:50 p.m. at the Oakton Ice Arena, 2800 W. Oakton St., Park Ridge.

Skate to the music from future and past Idol stars at Oakton Ice Arena. Everyone in attendance will be entered in a drawing for two tickets to a Chicago Wolves hockey game. Cost: Public Skate Daily Pass. For more information, call 847-692-3359.

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Saint Joseph Table and Live Auction. Noon at St. Martha Catholic Church, 8523 Georgiana Ave., Morton Grove. The church is hosting their 15th annual St. Joseph Table and Live Auction. The annual family event includes dinner for the cost of a goodwill donation and

teachers and the board.

Jim Grammas, president of the District 71 board of education, said Kruppe did a wonderful job implementing the school’s curriculum. He said the outgoing superintendent was ready for a change but would not acknowledge the results of the union survey.

“I’m not going to comment on something like that,” Grammas said.

Lenny Nieves, field service director with North Suburban Teachers Union Local 1274, also said he did not have any comments on the union survey about Kruppe and would not verify the survey results.

“As far the union is concerned, the issues and concerns involving Dr. Kruppe have been addressed,” wrote Nieves, in an email to the Bugle Newspapers.

Rossi said that he believes some of the concerns regarding Kruppe may come up in the focus groups being held this week.

Additional reporting by Jonathan Samples

a live auction. Home and garden, vacation stays, entertainment admissions, health and beauty, gift certificates, and craft work are just a few of the items to be auctioned. For more information, call 847 965-0262.

MARCH 18

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 Saint-Saens’ 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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cover story > park ridge

Dave Schmidt remembered as friend, committed mayor City and colleagues mourn mayor, who passed away on March 4

mayor for the city of Park Ridge,” Sweeney said. “Not all of us always bugle staff jsamples@buglenewspapers.com agreed with him, but it was a @BugleNewspapers situation where he respected each Colleagues of Dave Schmidt of our opinions and our right to shared their memories of speak up.”

Sweeney was first the affable Park Ridge appointed to the city mayor, who passed away council in 2009 to serve suddenly last week from an out the remainder of undisclosed illness.

Schmidt’s term as First “The city lost a mayor, Ward alderman after and I lost a very good he was elected mayor. friend,” Fifth Ward Schmidt was re-elected Alderman Daniel Knight in 2013. told The Bugle.

Schmidt In those six years, Knight began serving Dave mayor of park Sweeney said the two on the Park Ridge City ridge became close colleagues, Council with his friend sharing the same goal of “Mayor Dave” four years ago, but the first-term alderman making the city fiscally responsible said their relationship dates back and stable.

“Every meeting was a fond several years further. Sharing an occasional dinner, Knight memory with Dave Schmidt,” he remembered conversations the said. “He was always trying to do two would have about the city and the best for Park Ridge.”

During his recent state of the their favorite sports.

He described the mayor as a city address, the former mayor “Michigan guy,” who loved the discussed some strides the city Detroit Tigers, the Michigan has taken in recent years towards Wolverines and the Detroit Red accomplishing those goals.

“As a result, I am as optimistic Wings.

“First and foremost, Dave was a as ever about the city’s future,” friend of mine,” Knight said, who Schmidt said during his March 2 added that Schmidt’s larger than state of the state address.

Commenting on Schmidt’s life personality made him a unique legacy, Sweeney said it’s a shame and effective leader.

Alderman Joseph Sweeney, the mayor will not get to see the First Ward, shared that sentiment, work he started be completed.

Schmidt, who also worked as noting that the fiscally responsible mayor worked diligently to an attorney with the law firm Chittenden, Murday & Novotny, improve the city for its residents.

“Mayor Schmidt was a great was serving his second term as

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mayor at the time of his death.

A city official said the 57-year-old mayor was doing pro bono work with a client at his home when he needed to be rushed to the hospital due to a “sudden illness.” Schmidt was transported by paramedics to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge, where he was pronounced dead just before midnight on March 4.

Visitation was Sunday, March 8, from 2-8 p.m. at Cumberland Chapels, 8300 W. Lawrence Ave, Norridge. Funeral services were Monday, March 9.

Sweeney said the council will meet March 16 to discuss options for filling the position.

Schmidt is survived by his son Kevin; his sisters Cathy Schmidt of Chicago, Beth (Gary) Taylor of Evanston and Karin Schmidt of Des Plaines; his brother Robert (Karyn Cihak) Schmidt of Des Plaines; his daughter-in-law Mary Schneider Schmidt of Des Plaines; his granddaughter Sophia Schmidt of Des Plaines; his longtime companion, Maria Cataldo of Park Ridge; his sister-in-law Hedda Hernandez Schmidt of Highland Park; his nieces Frances and Samantha Schmidt of Highland Park; and his stepmother Kathleen Schmidt of Greenwood, South Carolina.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dr. Harold W. Schmidt II, M.D., of Greenwood, South Carolina, and Dr. Ann Faulkner, Ph.D., of Chicago; and his youngest brother, Charles Schmidt of Highland Park. For additional information, visit www. cumberlandchapels.com.

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news briefs

Community invited to District 207 International Celebration The Maine Township High School District 207 announced that community members are invited to join students, staff and parents for the District 207 International Celebration Saturday.

Student clubs and organizations and will offer a sampling of culinary treats during the event, which is will take place from noon to 3 p.m. at Maine East High School, 2601 W. Dempster St., Park Ridge.

Performers dressed in festive native attire will be featured along with other activities that represent the cultural and linguistic diversity of Maine East, South and West high schools.

“The District 207 International Celebration is a special event when, for a few hours in one location, students and parents, faculty and staff, and community members come together to celebrate the cultural and social diversity that is a fundamental aspect of who we are and what we do in all of our District 207 High Schools,” said Michael Pressler, Maine East principal.

This is the first time that all three District 207 schools will participate in the event. The event is free, and food and novelty items will be for sale for a nominal charge.

District 64 artwork featured at Park Ridge Library Artworks created by 24 students from Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 are now on display at the Park Ridge Public Library in celebration of Youth

Art Month in March.

The works include brighteyed ceramic owls, colorful paintings of endangered species, delicate relief prints, pen and ink drawings and intricate weavings. The exhibit showcases students’ creativity in using a broad spectrum of materials and tools in producing their art and illustrates how students’ skills expand as they advance through the art curriculum. District 64 art teachers selected student works that best captured the creative challenge presented in each project.

Youth Art Month, which is sponsored by the Illinois Art Education Association, showcases the growth of students’ creativity and visual communication skills through their original art.

Niles Metropolitan Chorus featured at Park Ridge Civic Orchestra A French-inspired evening at the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra will feature the Niles Metropolitan Chorus and area musicians in works of Fauré and Saint-Saëns, plus highlights from Les Mis. The concert will take place Wednesday, March 18, at the Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge, and include Fauré s Requiem sung by a massed choir including members of the Niles ensemble.

The Pickwick s 1928 Wurlitzer pipe organ, original to the theater, is featured in SaintSaëns Symphony 3, popularly

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WWW.COOKCOUNTYCRIMESTOPPERS.ORG • 800.535.STOP Thursday, M arch 12, 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 Tomasz I. Dratwa, 27, 9633 Brandy Lane, Des Plaines, was arrested at 7:15 p.m. March 3 on Milwaukee Avenue and Golf Road for suspended driver’s license and leaving the scene of an accident.

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Maryanne Javier, 42, 25 Standish, Schaumburg, was arrested at 3:15 p.m. March 3 at Golf Mill Mall for retail theft.

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Alisha Sargent, 23, 10652 S. Oglesby, Chicago, was arrested at noon on March 1 in the 9000 block of Golf Road for deceptive practices.

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Leonard Ackerman, 60, 115 Southwind Circle, Schaumburg, was arrested at 1:05 a.m. Feb. 28 in the 7000 block of Touhy for possession of cannabis.

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Hubert R. Czajka, 31, 9678 Linda Lane, Des Plaines, was arrested at 2:54 a.m. Feb. 28 on Milwaukee Avenue and Central for speeding and no valid driver’s license.

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Emmanuel Joseph, 45, 7916 Arcadia, Morton Grove, was arrested at 8:24 p.m. Feb. 28 on Milwaukee Avenue and keeney for driving under the influence.

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Alexander W. Pajak, 42, 1825 E. Wicke, Des Plaines, was arrested at 6:39 p.m. Feb. 27 in the 8900 block of Greenwood for retail theft.

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cLaSSic FiLm SerieS 2015 a hard day’S night. 7-9:30 p.m. at the Pickwick Theater, 5 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge. Come enjoy classic films as they were meant to be presented: On the big screen. Matthew C. Hoffman, film historian and employee of the Park Ridge Public Library, has presented many popular film series at the Park Ridge Public Library. His previous

Ridge, was arrested at 7:48 p.m. Feb. 23 in the 1000 block of Northwest Highway for DUI-alcohol.

Harjay Ignacio, 22, of the 200 block of North Wellington, Mundelein, was arrested at 4:36 a.m. Feb. 24 on Touhy and Talcott for possession of cannabis, possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding.

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programs for the Library include Film Noir, Forbidden Cinema, Legends of Laughter, Screen Deco and Crossed Swords. Admission is $7 ($5 for seniors). Doors open at 7 p.m. 30 minutes prior to showtime.

For more information, visit www. parkridgeclassicfilm.com.

MARCH 20

third grade SociaL. 6-8 p.m. at the Maine Park Leisure Center, 2701 W. Sibley St., Park Ridge.

Calling all 3rd graders, attend for

Misael Martinez-Espinoza, of the 2100 block of Narragansette, Chicago, was arrested at 9:30 a.m. Feb. 24 in the 9400 block of West Higgins, Rosemont, for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and no valid driver’s license.

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Alcantar Casto, 51, of the 1700 block of West Victoria, Mount

a taste of Friday Night Live fun designed for students in 3rd grade.

You and your friends will have a blast with a live DJ. Concessions are available (pop, water, candy and chips). Ages: Grade 3 R/NR: $5. For more information, call 847692-5127 or visit www.prparks. org.

MARCH 21

PLaydate With nature. 9-9:45 a.m. at the Wildwood Nature Center, 529 Forest View, Park Ridge. Bring

Prospect, was arrested at 7:16 a.m.

Feb. 26 on Parkside and Birch for no valid driver’s license, no insurance and improper backing.

A 15-year-old from Park Ridge, was arrested at 2:50 p.m. Feb. 17 in the 1100 block of South Dee for possession of drug paraphernalia.

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Narine Balroop, 47, of the 2600 block of W. Winona, Chicago, was arrested at 9:43 a.m.

March 1 in the 300 block of West Touhy for no valid driver’s license and failure to reduce speed.

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the whole family to learn about nature at the Wildwood Nature Center. Attendees will enjoy family games, crafts and educational activities. Registration required.

Cost: Free. For more information and to register, visit www.prparks. org or call 847-692-3570. breakFaSt With bunny.

9-11:30 a.m. at the Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard St., Niles. Celebrate spring with a buffet breakfast with Bunny

at the Niles Park District’s Howard Leisure Center. Bunny will be available for a perfect photo opportunity so be sure to bring your cameras. Special entertainment and craft project included. kids up to third grade and adults. All children and adults must register for this event.

Resident children and adults $10; non-resident children and adults $12. For more information and to register, call 847-967-6633 or visit www.niles-parks.org.

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editorial

Dubiel theory of hypocrisy

Laura KatausKas stewart warren • Mark GreGory • Mike Sandrolini

The recent letter to the editor by Morgan Dubiel about restrictions of library trustees’ attendance at church-related events is spurious, if not downright humorous.

The issue broke over whether the library should spend public money at a St. John Brebeuf School fundraiser.

Dubiel identifies himself, and his tagalong Chris Ball, with self-descriptions as “ambassadors” who do things “selflessly.” No one in recorded history has ever noted such a job description for a library trustee, let alone from one who often touts the virtues of our Founding Fathers, like Jefferson.

Ambassador Dubiel thinks the library should fund his selfless

attendance at St. John fundraisers along with other elected ambassadors and who knows how many other selfless attendees.

Recently, Ambassador Danette Matyas said it was justified because kids from St. John Brebeuf use the Niles Library! At taxpayers’ expense, our selfless library ambassadors would experience what the gala has offered: Gourmet dining, open bar, music, dancing, an impressive live and silent auction, and a $10,000 grand raffle.

The last time I attended I think I spent $75 per ticket.

Can we expect that selfless Ambassador Dubiel will waltz with some child’s mother while discussing

recent additions to the children’s books? Will selfless Ambassador Ball hang around the open bar and answer taxpayer questions? Will selfless Ambassador Matyas survey the revelers about library hours?

I asked some village trustees what they do. Each one said that their attendance is paid for out of their own pockets, not the village’s. Will Ambassadors Dubiel and Ball selflessly volunteer to attend every secular and private fundraiser in Niles to more fully represent the Library? Hope they will, but on their dime not ours.

Dave laske Graduate of St. John Brebeuf

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Dubiel spins spurious bond-repayment narrative In reply to the opinion piece by Morgan Dubiel,”Examining How Tax Cuts Are Born,” which was published on Jan. 29. Niles taxpayers should know the reason why I, Linda Ryan, chose not to support to pay off the bonds early at that time.

Our library was getting ready to begin a large-scale renovation project. The board’s investment counselor, Steve

Larson, advised the board not to pay off the bonds until the construction was finished because, according to our contractor FQC, during construction in a building as old as the Niles Public Library, there are always surprises, and they could not be sure how much a surprise would cost.

I was being conservative with our tax dollars and did not want to put

our budget in a vulnerable state. I was never against paying off the bonds as Dubiel’s editorial claims. I just wanted to wait until after the construction of our new, beautiful renovation that Dubiel takes credit for now but fought every inch of the way.

Linda Ryan, Niles Public Library Trustee

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In a recent letter, Shel Marcus and Maria Toth mentioned some good ideas for any incoming trustees to consider.

However, I take exception with the one idea to build a new police station.

Our neighbors in Glenview and Niles have spent possibly $50 million for their new stations. Even if we spend less than that, can Morton Grove taxpayers afford the additional burden of such a cost?

Even if we take out bond issues, it will put us deeper into debt to add to what we owe in pension funding.

Especially, with the recent lower bond rating given to Morton Grove, the costs would be even worse to borrow money.

The question becomes do we really

need a new police station and can we afford to build a new one. It is not like there is a crime wave hitting the village.

We have had an increase of robberies, especially in the west end of the village. I attribute part of that to lack of police coverage in that area.

I live in the west part of Morton Grove, where I am told that at least one police car is on patrol 24/7. The only police cars I mostly see are the ones parked on Harlem Avenue looking for speeders. They have to patrol the neighborhoods more and spend less time giving out tickets to drivers.

If the mayor and his trustees want a new police station, they should first ask the residents if they want to foot the bill using a referendum on the

ballot. If they agree to spending the money, I hope the new location would be one more centrally located in the village, like on Waukegan Road.

It is interesting that Marcus and Toth are wishing luck to the Action Party candidates on the April ballot.

Do they really need any, when there is only one opposition candidate, Mark Albers, running.

Even if they get only a handful of votes, two of their three candidates will win with no trouble. It is important that we do elect at least one independent candidate for trustee to keep the mayor and his people in check.

Sherwin Dubren Morton Grove Resident

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WIN REGIONAL Notre Dame edges Deerfield to take home own regional title

By mike SanDRolini SportS reporter

mike@nilesbugle.com @Voyager_sport

Ammar Becar and Joe Mooney have been Notre Dame’s go-to scorers all season, but in recent weeks, a third offensive option has come to the forefront for the 201415 ESCC champions.

Junior 6-7 forward Anthony D’Avanzo scored 17 points last Friday and sank two clutch free throws with three seconds to go to help the fourth-seeded Dons hold off sixth-seeded Deerfield and win their own regional championship, 49-47.

The 26-4 Dons faced off against No. 1 seed Stevenson, ranked second in the AP weekly state basketball Class 4A poll, in the semifinals of the Waukegan Sectional on Tuesday night.

Going into the contest, coach Tom Les said the Dons needed everyone to have a big game in order to give them a chance to win.

“We’ve played a lot of big games (this year) so it’s nothing new to us,” he said. “We have to play a really good game, no question about that.

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We’ve done a good job defensively and that’s kept us in games and if you have a good defense that gives you a chance.”

Deerfield was able to hold Mooney scoreless until the fourth period, but Mooney, who scored four points, got two of those with 54 seconds to go when he drove in to break a 45-45 tie and give Notre Dame the lead. Deerfield missed an attempt to tie the game, and D’Avanzo was fouled after grabbing the rebound—one of eight boards for him on the night.

He put in the free throws for a 4945 lead. Becar topped the Dons and all scorers with 20 points.

“In the last five to six weeks, he’s (D’Avanzo) made some great strides and that’s due to his work ethic,” Les said.

Les said it was nice to see the Dons take the next step and win a regional after losing in a regional title game to Evanston last year. The Wildkits played No. 2-seeded Lake Forest at Waukegan Wednesday night.

“We had a young team last year

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Ammar Becar scored 20 points in Notre Dame’s 49-47 regional final win over Deerfield Friday.

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Evanston foils Hawks’ bid for regional title By mike sandrolini sports reporter

mike@buglenewspapers.com @Voyager_Sport

Momentum was clearly on the Hawks’ side early in the fourth quarter of their Evanston regional title showdown with the host school at historic Beardsley Gym last Friday.

Senior point guard Caleb deMarigny canned a three-pointer that put Maine South ahead, 4743, three minutes into the period.

Jerome Bynum answered with a three for the Wildkits to make it 47-46, but the Hawks were able to maintain a two-point lead, 49-47, with around four minutes to go on a bucket from senior George Sargeant, who led all scorers with 23 points.

But then the Wildkits took control.

Sophomore guard Nojel Eastern’s basket gave Evanston a 50-49 lead at 3:46 of the period. The Wildkits ended up holding the No.3-seeded Hawks scoreless for the next three minutes while building up a 54-49 lead as Xhavier Hilliard slipped through the Hawks’ usually airtight defense for an uncontested layup.

Evanston, which early last month dethroned the two-time defending CSL South champion Hawks with a 58-51 victory, got two free throws from Malik Jenkins in the closing seconds to put an end to Maine South’s 201415 campaign, 58-53.

“We were up four and (Jerome)

Bynum hit a three in the corner and cut it to one, and we needed a stop there,” said Maine South coach Tony Lavorato. “That was a big possession. That was one that we’d really like to have.”

The Hawks, of course, were hoping for a deeper postseason run with a veteran ballclub led by three-year varsity stalwarts Sargenat and deMarigny, along with rugged 6-4 forward Davis Neilands and guard Nick Ruben, who finished with 11 points. In addition to winning consecutive CSL South championships, the Sargeant and deMarigny-led Hawks advanced to the sectional semifinals in 2013 and to a sectional title game last winter.

Maine South finished 26-4 this season and 25-7 last year. Lavorato pointed out that Sargeant and deMarigny, both of whom he brought up to the varsity club as freshmen with five games to go in the 2011-12 season, were part of 81 victories over that span.

“This is what people don’t understand especially when you’re building programs like we do,” Lavorato said. “You see the see kids since fourth-graders, we’ve seen them in our camps and we’ve seen them grow and make great decisions and make poor decisions.

“You see these kids and you’re attached to these kids and their families. To not be able to coach Caleb and George ever again is

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George Sargeant scored 23 points in Maine South’s 58-51 loss to Evanston Friday.

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Stevenson closes book on Demons’ season By mike sandrolini sports reporter

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After Maine East defeated Niles West, 63-52, in its regional opener last week, coach Dave Genis utilized a little humor when asked about the daunting assignment that awaited his club the next night: facing Stevenson, the state’s No. 1-ranked Class 4A team for most of the season on its home court.

“Once we found out what our (sectional) pairings were, I said to them, ‘Geez, how fun would it be to play one of the top teams in the nation?’ Genis said with a smile. “I was joking with them, ‘One of you guys gets to guard Jalen Brunson, and next year you’re going to be

watching him on TV playing at Villanova and maybe in the (NBA) league one day, and you’re going to say, hey, I guarded that guy and he dropped 50 on me.’ ” Brunson didn’t drop 50 points on the Demons in the Patriots’ 79-38 regional semifinal triumph—the Villanova recruit scored 17—but senior guard Connor Cashaw did torch Maine East for 27 points.

Stevenson (26-3) jumped out to a 24-10 lead on Maine East in the first period, but the Demons did get back into the contest— albeit momentarily—by closing the gap to 30-21 with just over three minutes to go in the first half. However, Stevenson, which defeated Zion-Benton last Friday to take the regional crown, closed out the second quarter with a 14-3

run and took a commanding 4424 lead into halftime.

Genis knew the possibility of Maine East pulling off what would have been one of the greatest upsets in IHSA basketball history was remote, yet he complimented his players’ efforts.

“It’s a matter of putting a stamp on this win (vs. Niles West) by going out and playing hard against (Stevenson) rather than just rolling over,” he said. “I’m so proud of these guys. We’ve continued to move this program forward since I took the job five years ago and went from three wins, four wins, five wins to 10 wins last year and 12 wins this year.

“The one thing that kind of escaped us was (getting) a regional win. And they’ve made

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Ezeka Omeke had 21 points for Maine East in a 79-38 loss to Stevenson.

some really important strides and it feels good for them. For us, from our perspective, these are important milestones to be able to move forward and to continue to improve the program.”

Senior power forward Ezeke Omeke totaled 21 points in his final game. He also led the Demons (12-16) in the victory over Niles West with 17 points.

Maine East put the game versus Niles West away in the second quarter. After Ashoor Doushow’s three-pointer made it 14-10 Demons at the end of the first quarter, Maine East got consecutive treys from Grover and Kanjou to surge ahead 20-10

over the Wolves at the start of the second period.

“We got good shots and we had good poise and handled ourselves really well, bring(ing) the ball up the floor and handling their pressure,” Omeke said. “We were finishing and it was a good game.”

The Demons successfully spread out their 2-3 zone defense, which seemed to frustrated the Wolves.

“We knew that they did not really have much of an inside presence,” Genis said. “They’ve got some really skilled shooters and we were able to widen that zone a little bit and I told them

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12 demons | from page 11 (the team), ‘It’s going to come down to being able to close out hard on shots, contest all shots and then be able to rebound’ and that’s exactly what happened.”

Maine East will be losing Omeke and Nick Kanjou (11 points vs.

Niles West) to graduation, but return a core of players—including starters Doushow and point guard Milan Grover (14 points)—who

hawks| from page 10 very sad to me.”

The fifth-seeded Wildkits bolted out to a 7-0 lead to start the game, but the Hawks responded with a 7-0 run of their own to tie it on spin move in the paint from Sargeant, who was just getting warmed up.

Sargeant lifted the Hawks to a 14-13 first-quarter lead, scoring

Thursday, M arch 12, 2015 | ni lesbug le.com got significant varsity experience.

The Wolves finished the year 10-15. Junior Evan Hines tallied a game-high 18 points and junior Jojo Rios added 11. As Genis noted, the Wolves have exceptional perimeter players in Hines, Rios and sophomore Octavius Parker, who’ll all be returning next year.

Parker, in particular, came on during the second half of the season and had multiple 30-point

games.

The Wolves had been playing well recently, winning their regular season finale over Glenbrook North and taking CSL South champion Evanston down to the wire before losing, 46-44, on Feb. 20. But coach Bob Williams wasn’t happy with how Niles West finished up against Maine East.

“I’m very disappointed in the way we played,” he said. “The

last six weeks we’ve been playing really well. I don’t know; maybe it’s the pressure of the situation or the urgency that if you lose you’re out. It got to us, but we absolutely didn’t do the things to discipline ourselves.”

Even though the Wolves will be bringing back talented players, Williams said they need to decide, “Should I do what I want to do or should I get what I want to get?”

“You can’t do both so you have to discipline yourself and make sacrifices if you want to achieve certain things in life, and we didn’t do a very good job of that tonight,” he said. “We did the things we wanted to do rather than the things we were supposed to do.

“Somehow we’ve got to address that and have the kids make better decisions about what things they allow themselves to do.”

nine points in the period which included two three-pointers.

The game, which had five ties and 14 lead changes, went back and forth throughout most of the second quarter until Evanston put together an 8-0 run and led, 3224, with 1:42 left in the half. The Wildkits (20-9), who battled No. 2-seed Lake Forest at the Waukegan sectional on Wednesday night,

held a 32-26 lead at the break, but it could have been worse, according to Lavorato.

“We look at the first half and we had seven turnovers and (on) every single one they scored,” Lavorato said. “We gave up seven offensive rebounds and they scored on three of those. I went into the locker room and I said, ‘We’re very lucky to be down six.’ We didn’t have any

offensive rebounds.”

Maine South overcame that deficit in the third quarter, knotting up the score at 32 on a Neilands layup that was the result of Sargeant’s blocked shot at the other end. Sargeant found the range on another trey a little later, and the Hawks went up, 38-34.

However, the Wildkits fought back and tied it, 40-40, on an Eastern hoop to end the quarter.

Eastern, who air-balled a shot towards the start of the game and heard it from the Hawks’ student section the remainder of the matchup, ended up getting the last laugh, scoring 11 of his 15 points in the fourth quarter.

“Yea,” said Eastern, nodding his head when asked if he heard Maine South students chanting “airball … airball.” “We came out and played great offensively and

defensively. We played as a team.”

“It was good to see us not only play hard but play smart,” said Evanston coach Mike Ellis. “Maine South is a very tough team, a very disciplined team and well coached, so it was great to see those guys answer the call to a great team and pressure.”

All-conference guard Jon Arenas and 6-11 center Brad Perry return next season for the Hawks, who defeated Glenbrook North, 47-28, in their regional semifinal game last week behind 10 points each from Sargeant and Neilands.

“I’m very proud of way we played and how we go about our business,” Lavorato said.

“Our big thing is to represent ourselves and our school and the community to the best of our ability. Unfortunately they were better than us tonight.”

DONS | from page 9 and learned a lot throughout the entire season,” he said. “This year we’ve grown quite a bit. I’m happy with the progress of my team.”

Notre Dame got a little bit of a scare during the first half of its 67-54 regional semifinal victory over Libertyville early last week as Becar, while going to the floor for an offensive rebound, ended up hitting the back of his head on the court.

Becar didn’t play the rest of the half, but came back for the second half and ended scoring 15 of his 18 points in the half. Mooney also had 18 points for the Dons.

“I went for an offensive rebound and (teammate) Anthony (D’Avanzo) came in with me,” Becar explained. “We were aggressive for the offensive board and I got bumped, landed on my back and had a quick movement with my neck and hit the floor. I had a little dizziness but overall I came back and iced it.”

“Ammar looked pretty good in the second half,” Les said. “He’s a pretty solid kid. I was concerned with the length of time he was down.”

Libertyville cut the Dons’ 18-12

first-quarter lead to three points at intermission, 29-26. The Wildcats made it a two-point contest, 31-29, but Becar’s three-pointer launched a 13-0 Notre Dame run. Mooney scored six straight points during that run and the Dons opened up a 44-29 lead.

“At halftime they were in the game so we felt that we needed a sense of urgency to start the second half,” Les said. “It was our sense of urgency on the defensive end (that led to the 13-0 run).”

“We stepped up on defense,” Mooney said “Everybody started coming together on defense and we hit the boards good and we didn’t give them second chances. That was big. We kept them to one shot and we got out in transition a little bit and just made a little run and we held onto it.”

D’Avanzo scored 14 points and blocked four shots. He and his teammates went up against a front line from Libertyville that went 6-10, 6-6 and 6-6.

“I don’t think we’ve played anyone that big,” Les said. “We have a pretty big team; we looked pretty small compared to them.”

Jeameril Wilson also tallied nine points in the first half for the Dons.

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Chamber to host big events, business expo March 18 expo aimed at planning big bashes such as proms, graduations Vendors whose services are essential to creating big events and celebrations, including graduations, birthdays, prom and weddings will be featured at “Prom Night in Morton Grove” business exposition.

The Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce will host the free event

on March 18 at the Morton Grove American Legion Civic Center, 6140 Dempster St. Doors open to the public at 7 p.m., and the chamber said the new event will offer attendees a single place to see the all the different companies that offer goods and services necessary for creating and organizing memorable events.The event, which ends at 9 p.m., will be held in the building’s Main Ballroom.

“We are very excited to look past winter and ahead to this spring’s prom and graduation season by helping those planning to attend these annual rites of passage,”

briefs | from page 5 known as the Organ Symphony.

The requiem s chorus, with the Niles Metropolitan Chorus and other singers, will perform the Fauré with a full orchestra. Marek Rachelski, director of the NMC, will prepare the massed choir in

Chamber President Jeannine Como said. “Kids, their parents and friends will be able to find all that they will need under one roof and from a local business to make their big day perfectly memorable, and fun too.”

A fashion show of women’s formal wear and men’s tuxedos will also be featured. Despite the event’s title, the chamber said its goal is to attract individuals who need to find the perfect apparel and all other essential services for any celebration. These services include florists, photographers, caterers, and makeup and hair stylists, as well as locations to hold big private events and entertainment options, such as laser tag gaming and disc jockeys. An RSVP-only business after hours networking event will

dress rehearsals. The orchestra concert will be conducted by Park Ridge Civic Orchestra Music Director Victor Muenzer. Tickets are $20 for seniors (62+),$25 for adults, and free for individuals 18 and under. For more information, visit www.parkridgecivicorchestra. org or call 847-692-7726.

be held from 5 to 7 p.m. to give local business, and civic and government leaders a first look at the event and discuss Morton Grove’s economic climate as the business community heads into the spring season.

Chamber launches YouTube channel The Morton Grove Chamber also announced that it recently created its own YouTube channel, which it said will be used to share short recordings showcasing chamber members and businesses.

Additional planned recordings will offer information about important issues to the local business economy and report on chamber events.

“We are very happy to offer our

New bond call schedule The bond calls in the Circuit Court of Cook County’s five suburban courthouses will now be held at 10 a.m. for misdemeanors and 1:30 p.m. for felonies.

Suburban courthouses include the Second Municipal District,

membership something new to help them increase their visibility and improve their businesses’ bottom line,” Como said. “We have recently looked to our past and took clues from a 1926 set of bylaws to re-set the goals of the Morton Grove Chamber all the while embracing innovate new ways to provide added value to the Morton Grove business community who have supported their Chamber of Commerce.”

The chamber added that the new outlet will be used in conjunction with its Facebook page to further promote its membership to the wider community. A series of video shorts have been created and are now available on YouTube by searching for “Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce.”

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A check for $3,500 was presented by Countryside Saloon owner Janet Bar, left, to Township Supervisor Carol Teschky and staff member Joyce Solvig. (Photo Courtesy of Maine Township)

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Township food pantry receives large cash donation As they have for several years, the owner, staff and customers of Countryside Saloon, in unincorporated Maine Township donated proceeds from their Super Bowl party and weekly raffles of jerseys and memorabilia during Chicago Bears games to the Maine Township Emergency Food Pantry.

The Maine Township Food Pantry serves thousands of families and individuals each year with the help of donated food and cash contributions.

For more information on the food pantry or to donate, call 847-2972510 or visit www.mainetownship. com.

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Tip of the Crown New dental technology makes getting a crown much easier.

Procedure traditionally required a minimum of two visits‌ not anymore.

The advent of machines such as Cerec’s OmniCam has completely changed the process. What used to take two uncomfortable visits over several weeks can now be accomplished in one visit that requires about two hours.

In almost every field, technology is being harnessed to make our lives more convenient and enjoyable. Dentistry is no different.

One of the most exciting trends in dentistry today is the use of computer-aided design and manufacturing, or CAD/CAM, which has made the process of getting crowns and other dental restoration faster and more pleasant.

Traditionally, being fitted for a crown required at least two visits: One visit to shape the tooth and take impressions and a second visit a few weeks later to have the crown cemented into place. The reason for the long wait between the two steps was that the impression had to be sent to a dental laboratory where the crown was fabricated.

The advent of machines such as Cerec’s OmniCam has completely changed the process. What used to take two uncomfortable visits over several weeks can now be accomplished in one visit that requires about two hours. Instead of having to take two days off of work, make two babysitting arrangements and receive two anesthetic injections, patients can now get the entire process done in one easy visit.

As many of know, having a crown made used to require the dentist to

take impressions using a goopy paste that patients dislike. Using a Cerec machine, dentists can now simply wave a highly sophisticated digital imaging camera over the tooth to precisely capture measurement data.

Using this data, the crown is designed by the dentist using the Cerec software. Every aspect of the crown is carefully planned, designed and reviewed prior to being created.

The design is completely controlled by the dentist, instead of a technician at a far-off lab. While lab technicians do terrific jobs fabricating crowns, the dentist who just finished preparing the tooth a few minutes ago has more intimate knowledge of your mouth and areas surrounding the prepared tooth.

After the crown has been designed, ceramic blocks are placed inside the Cerec milling unit, and the block is precisely milled under water cooling

and lubrication so that the outside as well as inside of the crown is milled according to the design dimensions.

Next, the crown is stained and glazed to add additional color, making it look like your natural teeth. Finally, a Cerec glazing oven is used to harden the milled crown. The entire process usually takes less than 30 minutes, and patients will typically read a magazine or play on their phones during the process.

The new crown is cemented into place. In the past, this process required two different numbing shots.

During the first visit, the area receiving the crown was numbed to shape the existing tooth down, and a temporary crown was applied. Then, in the second visit, the area was numbed again to remove the temporary crown and install the permanent crown.

In addition to eliminating the need for two separate visits and two

numbing shots, the new process has eliminated the need for temporary crowns. Even well-crafted temporary crowns are sometimes uncomfortable or fall out.

The Cerec can be used for more than just single crowns. Bridges, implant crowns and veneers can all be made in the dental office, and the imaging data can be emailed to labs anywhere in the world to have bite guards or orthodontic trays fabricated.

My office purchased a Cerec a few years ago, and since then we have provided hundreds of patients with new crowns and other dental restorations in one easy visit. I typically will use the Cerec to make all my crowns for back teeth, but I will have crowns for anterior (front) teeth made at dental labs that specialize in cosmetic dentistry. In my opinion, computer systems still cannot replace the artistry required for cosmetic crowns and veneers.

Jay Rodgers, DDS is the owner of Northbrook Dental Care LLC in Northbrook, Illinois. The advice contained in this article is for informational purposes only. Readers should consult with a dentist to evaluate any dental issues. To contact Dr. Rodgers, call 847-2059337 or view his web site at: www. northbrookdentalcare.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 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.

Kemnitz Center

More Information

Call 847-692-1992 with questions or to reserve spots for events and activities.

The Kemnitz Center is an independent, regional center in Niles, which offers many classes and activities for active adults age 55 and older, including exercise and nutrition, computer, tap, and opera and art classes.

Issues in the News

Table Tennis is now at the NSC!

• 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.

Come on in, and play some Table Tennis, also known as Ping Pong!

Stop in at the Front Desk 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, 12:30 p.m., contact Jaymi at the Niles Senior Center for more information.

Schedule a tour

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 an iPad. Volunteer Assistance! Dropin Hours: • Mondays, 1-3 p.m.

• Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m.

• Thursdays, 2-3 p.m.

• Fridays, 1-3 p.m.

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,

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The center also has health and wellness screenings, notary and social services, trips, luncheons and entertainment, coin and genealogy clubs, cards and games, and much more.

Leroy Bacci Leroy Bacci, longtime resident of Niles, was the beloved husband of Patty; loving father of Brett (Pam) Bacci, Beth Bacci, James (Lisa) Pack, Kevin Bacci and Kimberley (Eric) Marcus; cherished Nonno of Angela, Anthony, Allison, Grace, Mackenzie, Payton and Braedon; dear brother of Raymond (Rosemarie) Bacci; fond son-inlaw of Lorraine Jacques; and best friend of his dearest dog Molly.

Mary Hamma Mary Hamma, age 93, of Niles, was the beloved wife of the late Michael; loving mother of Michael and Frank; and cherished grandmother of Brandon, Kyle and Lindsey.

Visitation was Wednesday, March 4, from 3-8 p.m. at the

Visitation was Thursday, Feb. 26, from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles.

Funeral Services were Friday, Feb. 27, at 10:15 a.m. to St. John Brebeuf Church for Mass 11 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital appreciated. Call 847-9667302 for more information or sign the guest book at www. skajafuneralhomes.com.

Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Funeral Services were Thursday, March 5, at 11:30 am.

Interment Maryhill Cemetery.

Member of the American Aid Society of Chicago. Call 847966-7302 for more information or sign the guestbook at www. skajafuneralhomes.com.

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seniors | from page 17 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

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 847692-3597.

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 second 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 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.

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 847-692-3597.

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; • 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.

A Taste of Ireland Tuesday, March 17, 12:30 p.m.

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with a little taste of Ireland! Harringtons will be back with their traditional corn beef and cabbage dinner.

After you’ve gotten your fill of traditional Irish fare, sit back and enjoy the beauty of the Trinity Irish Dancers. Tightly choreographed footwork, speed and accuracy are what this group is famous for.

Register early, this lunch is sure to fill fast! Contact the Park Ridge Senior Center at 847-692-3597.

Fee: $26 Member/$29 Guest

Chicago Flower & Garden Show Wednesday, March 18, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The Chicago Flower & Garden Show has been Chicago’s first sign of spring after a long and cold winter since 1847. You won’t want to miss this day of exploring gardens that will inspire you to be the envy of your neighborhood or educate you on what you can do in your own green space.

Register early, space is limited!

Transportation and admission to the show are included, lunch is on your own. Departs from the Senior Center. Contact the Park Ridge Senior Center at 847-692-3597.

Fee: $25 Member/$30 Guest

Spring Book Wreath Wednesday, March 18, 7-8:30 p.m.

Learn to make a festive, elegant, recycled and simple to make wreath from the pages of a book-literally! Perfect for the approaching season. Shari Pontillo of Twisted Fiber Studio teaches this class, all supplies are included. Contact the Park Ridge Senior Center at 847-692-3597.

Fee: $40

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 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 (847-470-5223). Read More...

Social Services The Village’s Social Worker can provide social service assistance to those in need. The Social Worker can be reached at 847-663-3072.

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) 6633072.

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 847-6633072.

AARP Driver Safety Program AARP’s “Driver Safety Program” is an eight-hour two-day course 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 nonmembers. In-person registration is required at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center.

For schedule, contact 847-6633073 for more information.

Kemnitz Center Come visit the Kemnitz Center, the newest gathering place for active adults age 55 and better.

The center is located at 8350 N. Greenwood in Niles, just north of Oakton Avenue and adjacent to Our Lady of Ransom Church.

The Kemnitz Center is an independent, regional center which offers many classes and activities, including exercise and nutrition classes, computer classes, tap classes, and opera and art classes. The center also has health and wellness screenings, notary and social services, trips, luncheons and entertainment, coin and genealogy clubs, cards and games, and much more.

Annual memberships are $45 for singles and $68 for couples.

Members include residents of Niles, Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Chicago, Glenview and Norridge.

Stop by for a tour of the facility.

Call 847-692-1992 with questions or to reserve spots for events and activities.

Regular Activities • Exercise: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:30 a.m.; • Nutrition: Mondays, 10:15 a.m.; • Humanitites Discussion: Mondays, 10:30 a.m.; • Discussion Group: Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.; • Table Tennis: Mondays and Fridays, 1 p.m.; • Gamers: Wednesday and Friday, 1 p.m.; • Links Competition:

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T h ursday, M arch 12, 2015 | ni lesbug le.com seniors | from page 18 Fridays, 10 a.m.; • Service Project/Stitchery: Fridays, 10 a.m.; • Pinochle: We d n e s d a y s and Saturdays, 1-4 p.m.; • Wii Bowling: Wednesdays, 11 a.m.; • Choral Group (led by Caroline Uhlig): Tuesdays, 1 p.m.; • Genealogy: 1st Tuesday of each month, 10 a.m.; • Coin Club: 2nd Tuesday of each month, 10:30 a.m.; • Book Club: 2nd Thursday of each month, 2 p.m.; • Movie and Popcorn: 3rd Monday of each month; • Opera-Arts Club with Leo Rizzetto: 3rd Thursday of each month; and • Money Matters with Chris Valentine: 4th Wednesday of each month, 9:45 a.m.

Wednesdays, 10 a.m.; • Tap (instructor Teresa Grodsky): Thursdays, 1:00 (beginner) and 2 p.m. (advanced); and • Jewelry making (instructor Bobbi Oschger): First Monday of the month, 2 p.m.

Services • Notary Public on site, Tuesdays, 1 p.m. (and by appointment); • Social Worker on site (call for hours); and • Health and Wellness Screening on site every other Friday, 10:30 a.m.

SAINT PATRICK’S LUNCHEONMarch12 Catered by Harrington, with entertainment by the Nippersink Rogues. 12:30 $28 for members, $30 for guests. Call 847-692-1992 to reserve your spot.

Classes

An afternoon of Stories and Poetry

• Computer (instructor Miles Valles), Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2 p.m.; • Art (instructor Rae Penzin):

March 14, 1:30 p.m.

The Prairie Avenue Writers, a diverse group of Chicago area residents will present a public

reading of their work from their recently published anthology, followed by a discussion. Copies of the anthology will be available for purchase.

Movie: ‘Jersey Boys’ March 16, 1 p.m.

Popcorn will be served

Just Lunch ‘Fiesta” Taco Bar and Dessert March 19, noon. Cost: $7

Book Club ‘Major Pettigrew’s Last Stand’ March 19, 2 p.m.

Smart Phones with Smart Kids March 21, 1 p.m.

Do you need some help in figuring out how to do certain things with technology? Are some of the features on your smart phone or iPad a mystery to you?

Learn from those who know it best—Teenagers! Bring in your smart phone or iPad and get tips and help from them.

Money Matter with Chris Valentine March 25, 9:45 a.m.

Do you have financial questions?

Then come to Money Matters.

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.

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

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appointment, call 847-823-0453 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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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