Niles 3-19-15

March 19, 2015 vol. 59 issue 24

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march 2015 How to stay within your home improvement budget

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V o ya g e r m e d i a P u b l i c at i o n s

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tips for homeowners on their first renovation project

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ome renovations are typically exciting, as homeowners get to see the visions of their dream homes come to light right before their very eyes. turning an outdated bathroom into a modern oasis or an empty basement into the ultimate man cave strengthens the sense of attachment homeowners have with their homes.

The home stretch

a home that is undergoing a remodel can be a less than comfortable environment. but homeowners who have never before lived through a renovation project can take several steps to make the process go as smoothly as possible.

see the full story on page 2 plan well.

When working with contractors, get all agreements in writing and spell out exactly what you desire in a home renovation.

set payment schedules.

Make payments contingent on work completed.

plan your escape.

Afford yourself time away by visiting relatives or staying at a hotel. Even a single night away can provide the relief you need.

NEWS City council to choose acting mayor Appointment would require four affirmative votes

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NEWS State budget cuts would cost Niles $1.48 million Cuts would affect essential municipal services

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Community Tree treatment scheduled to begin next week

Amended bylaws outline process for changing Niles library’s current retirement system to Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund

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t a special March 12 meeting, trustees on the Niles Library Board voted to change the library’s bylaws in order to require four public meetings before any vote to change the library’s current retirement plan into an IMRF plan.

See the full story on page 5

Cottony Maple Scale, Honeylocust Plant Bug populations targeted

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business Niles Dunkin’ Donuts sets grand reopening Kick-off celebration scheduled for March 28

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sports Just Short Notre Dame falls to Stevenson by one point

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Photo by Jonathan Samples

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village news > park ridge

City council expected to choose acting mayor Mayoral appointment would require four affirmative votes from aldermen

By Tracy Gruen for the bugle

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[Editors Note: At press time, the March 16 Park Ridge City Council meeting had not occurred. Visit www.buglenewspapers.com for the most up-to-date information.

Members of the Park Ridge City Council were expected to discuss the selection of an acting mayor during their regular meeting on Monday, March 16, following the death of Mayor David Schmidt earlier this month.

During Monday’s meeting, the council also may decide which alderman will succeed Schmidt, who died on March 4 at the age of 57 after a sudden illness.

“The council will possibly vote on the selection of an acting

mayor,” City Manager Shawn Hamilton said last week. “The person selected will fill in for the remaining term of Mayor Schmidt, which will be until May of 2017.”

In order for one of the aldermen to be appointed as acting mayor, four affirmative votes are required, First Ward Ald. Joe Sweeney explained.

However, Hamilton noted that the council could defer the vote for a couple weeks if a decision is not reached during Monday’s meeting.

The alderman that is appointed to acting mayor could also decide to keep their aldermanic seat, but would then lose their right to veto.

Hamilton said that since Schmidt passed away with less than 28 months remaining in his term as mayor, a special election

“The person selected will fill in for the remaining term of Mayor Schmidt, which will be until May of 2017.”

City Manager Shawn Hamilton is not required.

“It was very sudden,” he said.

“The city and its residents are very heartbroken. Mayor Schmidt was a passionate man, and he loved this city and the residents.

“Everyone’s going to do the best job they can to carry his legacy forward,” Hamilton added. “It’s definitely a great loss to the city.”

Sweeney said there are several different scenarios that could take place at Monday night’s meeting.

He noted that he and Third Ward

David Schmidt former mayor of park ridge

Joe Sweeney First Ward Ald.

Ald. Jim Smith are not running for reelection in May, and Fifth Ward Dan Knight and Seventh Ward Ald. Marty Maloney are running unopposed for reelection in May. Sweeney said the council also has the ability to choose a temporary acting mayor, and then the selection process would be reopened once the new aldermen join the council in May. “The mayor’s total focus was on Park Ridge,” Sweeney said about

Dan Knight Fifth Ward Ald.

Schmidt. “He wanted financial stability for the city. He did a good job.”

Knight, who is chairman of the City Council’s Finance and Budget Committee, was given authority to sign documents for a TIF bond refinancing at a special board meeting on March 12. The mayor is normally the person that would sign those documents. Another role of the mayor is to sign ordinances and warrants.

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village news > niles

Village says state budget cuts would cost $1.48 million Cuts would affect essential municipal services to Illinois residents By bugle staff nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @BugleNewspapers

The village of Niles said Gov. Bruce Rauner’s call to reduce the local share of the state income tax would have significant negative impacts on village services.

During his Feb. 18 budget address, Rauner proposed cutting the municipal share of income tax revenue by 50 percent. This move, according to the village, would cost Niles $1,475,248.50.

“The local government and residents will suffer from these cuts and loss of local services,” Communications and Multimedia Coordinator Hayley Garard said in a release. “Residents should not

be penalized for the state’s budget problem.”

Village officials said the $600 million cut would remove a significant amount of revenue from 273 municipalities in the Chicago metropolitan area, adding concern about how it would affect the ability to provide essential services to residents.

“Municipal governments balance their budgets every year, providing for the health, safety and welfare for our residents and investing in infrastructure improvements,” Garard added. “Local government is able to do all of that under the pressure of property tax limitations, declining revenues, unfunded state mandates, and pension benefit

sweeteners sent out from the capitol building.

“Now is not the time to penalize our villages for their good stewardship of the local share of state income taxes.”

The village is asking individuals visit http://legislative.iml.org/ams/ base.cfm?job=lgdf and send a form email to the governor, state senators and representatives.

“Please take a stand against the unnecessary and unrealistic cuts that have been proposed against local governments, our community, and our residents,” Garard said.

“If we all act quickly, thousands of emails will be generated and our message will be sent loud and clear: don’t cut funding to local municipalities.”

The village said a hard copy can be printed and sent to the governor via postal mailing.

village news > niles

Treatment of parkway trees scheduled to begin Friday Program attempts to control Cottony Maple Scale, Honeylocust Plant Bug populations By bugle staff nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @BugleNewspapers

Niles is set to begin treating about 3,000 parkway trees next week in order to control populations of Cottony Maple Scale insects and the Honeylocust Plant Bug. The village said it has hired the Northbrook-based tree service SavATree to spray affected trees beginning on March 20. The work is expected to be finished by the end of the month.

In the past, the Cottony Maple Scale, a soft scale insect, has been especially abundant in northeastern Illinois.

Superintendent of Public Works Fred Braun said the first sign of the CMS is usually a sticky, sap‐like substance on car windows.

“Soft scales produce ‘honeydew’ which is actually a sugary excrement that gets on car windows and anything else under the tree,” Braun said. “Another negative of honeydew production is that it

attracts ants and wasps to the area and also coats the leaves, which promotes the growth of black, sooty mold fungi.”

In the overwintering stage, the insect is oval, flat and pale to dark brown without obvious legs, antennae or wings. Later, a white cottony egg sac two to three times the length of the scale is produced in the spring. Braun said this gives the appearance of cotton balls being strung from twigs.

Overwintering females complete development in June and lay eggs through late summer. Each cottony white egg mass contains 1,000 to 1,500 eggs. Eggs hatch into crawlers in late June through July.

They migrate to the underside of leaves and withdraw sap from the tree’s vascular cells. They spend the remainder of the summer feeding on leaves.

“The insect feeding causes twig dieback and severe infestations can even kill major limbs and occasionally the entire tree,

especially if the tree is stressed due to dry weather, and is why we take preventative steps to control Cottony Maple Scale,” Braun said.

SavATree will treat trees by spraying affected trees with a refined dormant oil before bud break to control the CMS. Braun noted that, although other trees may be infested, the silver maple trees is the CMS’ favorite host in Niles.

Additionally, this same treatment helps stop the Honeylocust Plant Bug, which is a pest that feeds on new leaves of Honeylocust trees.

For the HPB, both the nymph and adult pest feed on the foliage of the plant, but Braun said the most serious damage is caused by the nymph early in the season.

Damage can include severe leaf distortion, discoloration and dwarfed leaflets. Severe defoliation weakens the tree and increases its susceptibility to invasion by secondary insect and disease pests. Complete defoliation of the host plant is possible. The village said anyone seeking more about the program can contact the Niles Forestry Division at 847-588‐7900.

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cover story > niles library board

Library board draws map to Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund Bylaws amended to require four meetings before voting on retirement system

By Tracy Gruen for the bugle

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The Niles Public Library Board of Trustees voted Thursday night to change their bylaws in order to create a process for changing the current library retirement system to the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund.

Currently, the library offers a retirement system similar to a 401K plan. Employees can decide whether to put 7.5 percent of their earnings into a retirement fund or receive the money as part of their salary.

“They like that flexibility,” said Library Board President Morgan Dubiel, who is against joining IMRF. At Thursday night’s special board meeting, trustees voted to change their bylaws so that four public meetings would be required if trustees decided to change their current plan into an IMRF plan. A vote would then be taken at the fourth meeting.

If the library switched to IMRF, employees would be required to contribute to their retirement fund.

“Changing the bylaws really

Morgan Dubiel Library Board President

linda ryan Library trustee

doesn’t make sense to me,” said Trustee Linda Ryan, who has voted in favor of the library switching to IMRF in the past.

Ryan said the board has already had several past meetings to discuss the possibility of switching to IMRF, saying she did not see a need to change the bylaws.

Dubiel, Board Secretary Chris Ball, and trustees Danette Matyas and Caroline Drblik voted in favor of changing the bylaws.

Ryan and fellow trustees Barbara Nakanishi and Karen Dimond were not present at the meeting.

“It’s kind of a waste of money to change the bylaws,” said Ryan, noting fees to have an attorney present at Thursday’s meeting.

Ryan said she understands

that times are tough and that is why some employees choose not to put the money in their retirement plan, but she also feels it is important for them to have money in a retirement fund.

“We should be ensuring that our staff members leave with some type of pension,” she said.

While not 100 percent in support of the IMRF plan, Ryan said she is 100 percent in support of changing the library’s current 401K-like plan.

After the meeting, Dubiel said the Niles library currently has a pay-as-you-go system, which is fully funded and owned by the employees.

“Nobody can claw back what they’ve been promised in a defined contribution program like the Niles library has,” he said. “The pay-as-you-go system avoids exorbitant promises by politicians to workers that never could be fulfilled, higher taxes on households and piling on of debt for generations.”

The change in bylaws comes just in time for the election, and Dubiel noted the significance of the timing. He said of the six candidates running for a spot on the board, he and Ball have publicly battled against IMRF. “Because Chris and I believe in transparency, we wanted to ensure that even in the worst case scenario the public would have plenty of notice and time to reply so that a new board can make an informed decision and not on based on personal feelings or bad politics,” he added.

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www.cookcountycrimestoppers.org • 800.535.stop Thursday, M arch 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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Sung K. Dokko, 49, 6936 N. Karlov, Chicago, was arrested at 2:26 a.m. March 7 on Caldwell and Touhy for driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Patrick J. Moore, 50, 7411 N. Oconto, Chicago, was arrested at 3:14 a.m. March 6 on Milwaukee and Oriole for aggravated DUI, no valid driver’s license and no proof of insurance.

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Park Ridge Nicanor A. Benitez, 28, of the 7500 block of North Elmhurst, Des Plaines, was arrested at 6:26 a.m. March 2 on Touhy and Dee Road for no valid driver’s license.

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Kevin C. Riemer, 30, of the 1200 block of North Elliot, Park Ridge, was arrested at 9:39 p.m. March 2 on Oakton and Delphia for driving while license suspended, only one red taillight, suspended registration and expired registration.

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Jose G. Ruiz, 55, of the 2100 block of West Hood, Chicago, was arrested at 1:46 a.m. March 3 on Northwest Highway and Tyrell for driving under the influence of alcohol, no valid driver’s license, improper lane usage, driving on the wrong side of the road and failure to signal.

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Destanee R. Brewer, 20, of the 2300 block of West Farwell, Chicago, was arrested at 3:30 a.m.

March 7 in the 1100 block of South Rose for cannabis possession and paraphernalia possession.

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Robert H. Wittek, 22, of the 1400 block of South Michigan Ave, Chicago, was arrested at 12:44 p.m. March 2 in the 1700 block of West Dempster for a foreign warrant from Mount Prospect for retail theft.

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Jose G. Ruiz, 55, of the 2100 block of West Hood, Chicago, was arrested at 5:22 p.m. March 3

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in the 200 block of South Vine for a foreign BFW warrant for DUI.

Morton Grove Brian C. Rowe, 54, of Skokie, was arrested on March 5 at 7917 Golf Road for deceptive practices. Suspect made fraudulent pay stubs in order to be approved for a loan. Suspect was given a check for a loan from One Main Financial. Suspect was contacted by One Main Financial and was told to not cash the check, as they realized something was suspicious about his pay stub.

Suspect cashed the check totaling $4,000.01 and has not made any payments on the loan.

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Antonio C. Aaknes, 25, Morton Grove, was arrested on March 5 in the 5500 block of Church for driving with a suspended driver’s license.

Marco A. Campos-Perez, 18, of Niles, was arrested on March 6 in the 8800 block of Mango for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Nicholas G. Shamon, 32, of Skokie, and Fatmir Fejzoski, 19, of Rochell, were arrested on March 5. The driver was stopped for a traffic violation, and the driver and passenger were search based on probable cause when the officer smelled a strong odor of cannabis emanating from the vehicle. Shamon was found to be in possession of a controlled substance. The driver was found to be in possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia with the intent to deliver the cannabis.

Christopher Jones, 21, of Roselle, and Bernard Spencer, 21, of Midlothian, were arrested on March 6 in the 6700 block of Dempster for possession of cannabis. Suspect was stopped for a traffic violation and was found to be in possession of cannabis. Passenger of vehicle was also found to be in possession of cannabis.

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Artem Mkrtchian, 23, of Skokie, was arrested on March 6 in the 9300 block of Waukegan for possession of a

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controlled substance, cannabis and drug paraphernalia.

Kyle L. Hancock, 21, of Skokie, was arrested on March 7 on Caldwell and Waukegan for DUI.

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Ryan Q. Krippinger, 18, of

16 Niles, and Thomas J. Osvath,

21, of Des Plaines, were arrested on March 7 on Washington and Ballard. First suspect was arrested for possession of drug paraphernalia. Second suspect was arrested for possession of cannabis.

Angelos P. Danaskos, 19, of Morton Grove, was arrested on March 11 on South Park and Marmora for possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia.

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letter to the editor

Property tax bill reflects effective leadership at Niles Public Library editorial

dear editor,

Laura KatausKas stewart warren • Mark GreGory • Mike Sandrolini

It was delightful to look at my property tax bill and be happily surprised that the Niles Public Library had lowered taxes again and that there was a $0 liability for pensions.

Compared to every other taxing body, the library is doing great.

As a past Niles Library Trustee, I was a critical part of this success and am so proud and happy to have served with Chris Ball and Morgan Dubiel during those very challenging times to make it happen. Government funding can often be confusing, but after Ball worked over his Christmas holiday to get the numbers right, I was able to

cast the deciding vote that paid off all the library’s outstanding debt from the first rehab, before we started the next rehab.

You can imagine the pressure a trustee is under to get the numbers right. Nobody wants to pay more taxes than we have to.

As chairman of the buildings and grounds committee, I worked hard to be certain that the upcoming rehab, the one that came out so beautifully, would go smoothly. We were able to pair down the original suggestion of $12 million to a focused and manageable $5 million. This rehab should last the library decades and make it more functional for all our patrons.

This is a story that the public really doesn’t know. It took a lot of hard work and overcoming a lot of opposition, but the net results are wonderful. Keep in mind that had the votes gone the opposite direction, spending would have gone up along with taxes and pension liabilities.

My hope is that the public will support the reelection of Chris Ball and Morgan Dubiel. They’ve done a great job, and we should be grateful for public servants like that.

sincerely, sam puleo former niles library trustee

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The U.S. Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee recently recognized for the first time ever that poor diet can cause cancer. This study gives more reason for our lawmakers to support the newly introduced Healthy Eating + Active Living (HEAL) Act. The HEAL Act will use funds from a small tax on high-sugar beverages to provide tools and resources for Illinoisans to live healthier lives. It’s expected to generate more than $600 million to help communities promote physical activity and affordable, healthy food through opportunities

like better school lunches, physical education, farmer’s markets and safe parks for kids and families to be active.

Sugary drinks are the single-largest source of added sugar in Americans’ diet. These drinks contribute to high rates of diabetes, cancer, obesity and heart disease that cost Illinoisans more than $6 billion a year in unnecessary health-care costs.

As a cancer advocate, I am especially concerned with the link between sugary drinks and cancer.

One out of three cancer deaths in the United States is linked to excess body weight, poor nutrition or physical

inactivity. The HEAL Act could reduce sugary drink consumption by more than 23 percent, decrease obesity rates in both youth and adults, and, therefore, reduce cancer incidence in our state.

I hope our lawmakers will join Sen. Mattie Hunter, D-Chicago, and Rep. Robyn Gabel, D-Evanston, and support the HEAL Act. With more than 65,000 Illinoisans expected to be diagnosed with cancer this year, now is the time to break our sugar addiction.

Jessica Jacksa, woodridge resident

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Niles Dunkin’ Donuts to celebrate Public invited to March 19 Maine South choral grand reopening March 28 Kick-off celebration to include prizes, free samples, Chicago Fire players The largest Dunkin’ Donuts/ Baskin-Robbins in the Chicago area will celebrate its grand reopening on Saturday, March 28, according to a company press release.

Located at 7039 W. Dempster, the Niles location originally opened in 1994 and just completed an extensive interior and exterior renovation.

The restaurant has 5,600 square feet, a new party room, four big screen TVs, a spacious dining room and a two-window drivethru.

The kick-off celebration begins at 8 a.m. on March 28 with prizes, free samples, and free munchkins and milk for children 12 and

under. The restaurant also will have free balloon animals from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Chicago Fire soccer players Eric Gehrig and Mikey Stephens will arrive at 1:30 p.m. to meet and greet customers until 3 p.m. Both Gehrig and Stephens grew up in the Chicago area before going on to play college and professional soccer.

The kick-off event begins a three-month celebration that will feature special events and daily specials, including 99 cent coffee Mondays, 99 cent ice cream Tuesdays, and free balloon animals every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

The Easter Bunny will be at the

concert

Dunkin’ Donuts Niles grand reopening Celebration

MARCH 28 8:00AM NILES DUNKIN’ DONUTS 7039 W. Dempster, Niles The kick-off event begins a threemonth celebration that will feature special events and daily specials, including 99 cent coffee Mondays, 99 cent ice cream Tuesdays, and free balloon animals every Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

restaurant from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on March 29 and April 4. A Kid’s Decorate Your Own Donut Day will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on April 11.

The restaurant is owned by Ray and Salma Panjwani Family, who currently own and operate 10 Dunkin’ Donuts in Chicago and suburbs.

Choirs will be performing works

by Debussy, Handel, Purcell and Mozart The Maine South High School Vocal Music Program will present a concert on Thursday, March 19, at 7:30 p.m. in the Watson Auditorium under the direction of Maine South Vocal Director Matthew Hanes.

The choirs will be performing works by Debussy, Handel, Purcell and Mozart, and will feature new compositions from the Americas.

The classical portion will end with a combined piece featuring the chamber orchestra, and

THuRSDAy, MARCH 19, AT 7:30 P.M. IN THE WATSoN AuDIToRIuM uNDER THE DIRECTIoN oF MAINE SouTH VoCAL DIRECToR MATTHEW HANES.

will be followed by a send-off for the vocal jazz ensemble, as they finish preparing for their Carnegie Hall debut. The concert is free and open to the public.

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Dons fall to Stevenson, 78-77

By miKe sandrolini SportS reporter

mike@nilesbugle.com @Voyager_Sport

Stevenson’s Jalen Brunson was as good as advertised at last week’s Waukegan Class 4A sectional semifinal game versus Notre Dame, but the Patriots needed every one of his 41 points to hold off the upset-minded Dons and post a 78-77 victory.

The top-seeded Patriots (27-3) knocked off Lake Forest to take the sectional crown last Friday.

Stevenson faced RiversideBrookfield (28-3), the Morton Sectional champ, at the Chicago State University Supersectional held Tuesday. A victory would put the Patriots in the state tourney for a third straight year.

Notre Dame, the No. 4 seed, trailed 66-52 early in the fourth quarter, yet the Dons refused to succumb to the Patriots and went on a 10-0 run, pulling to within four of Stevenson, 66-62, with 3:41 left on a putback basket from Joe Mooney.

Brunson didn’t hit a single shot from the floor during the fourth quarter—in fact, Stevenson managed just one basket over the final eight minutes—but the senior All-American calmly sank eight straight free throws over the next three minutes … just enough to keep Notre Dame at bay.

Nonetheless, the Dons, who finished the year 25-4, chipped away and made it a onepossession game, 75-72, with 42 seconds left after Mooney drained a three-pointer from the

perimeter.

Two Brunson free throws with 33.3 seconds remaining provided Stevenson with a 77-72 cushion.

However, on Notre Dame’s next possession, Brunson bit on a pump fake by Mooney behind the arc and fouled the senior, who swished three free throws with 15.8 seconds to go as the Dons pulled to within two at 77-75.

Brunson then was fouled on an inbounds play, and hit one of two from the line for a 78-75 Patriots lead.

The Dons had one last chance to tie with 4.8 seconds left.

They were hoping to get either Mooney or junior Ammar Becar an open look at a three-pointer, but weren’t able to do so. Junior Anthony D’Avanzo, who led Notre Dame with 24 points, did score on a layup with three seconds to go, but the Dons didn’t have any timeouts remaining and Stevenson was able to let the clock run out without having to inbound the ball.

Dons coach Tom Les said afterward that D’Avanzo was supposed to go out to the top of the key as a final three-point option if neither Mooney nor Becar could shoot a three.

However, Les said he didn’t explain that clearly to the team.

D’Avanzo, he noted, won the team’s in-house three-point contest and was a viable option to take a three-point attempt.

“I kind of screwed that up,” Les said. “I’ve got to take the

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Joe mooney scored 10 points in his final game for notre Dame, a 78-77 loss to stevenson.

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All-Area

Anderson, Alba-Garner on all-area squad Here is the Voyager Media AllArea girls basketball team for the 2014-15 season.

First Team KATHLEEN DOYLE The Voyager Media Player of the Year from Benet tallied 13.1 points, 4.7 rebounds, 182 assists and 98 steals.

As the leader of the Redwings full court press and fast break offense, this 5-9 junior point guard is highly recruited, with multiple offers from most of the major conferences. A versatile do-it-all point guard, she jumps center for the Redwings, leads her team in assists and steals, and is second in

blocks and rebounds. During the state tourney she led the Wings in scoring, rebounds, and assists and was second in blocks and steals, converting on 46% of her 2FGs and 40% of three-point field goals.

NICOLE EKHOMU JCA junior tallied 18.2 points per game, while grabbing 3.4 rebounds, dishing out 5.5 assists and averaging 4.1 steals per game.

Ekhomu shot 60 percent from the field.

“Nicole is the top junior in the state,” said JCA coach Kenny Battle.

“She is a big-time scorer and she can rebound with the best. She is a team player, a good defender, a

good passer and a good shooter.”

EMILY ESHOO Benet senior averaged 16.4 points per game, while having 79 assists, 55 three-pointers and 44 steals for the state champs. Shot 59 percent from two, 37 percent from three and 88 percent from the line.

Eshoo is a triple threat who can shoot from distance, make the mid-range pull up, or finish at the rim. Also a solid defender, Eshoo was second on the team in assists and first in FT attempts.

In three year varsity career tallied 1,383 points, 326 rebounds, 136 assists, while converting 85% of her FTs.

JAIDA GREEN

At 6-2, the Downers North junior possesses the height of a forward, yet she’s a point guard and gives foes fits because she can either beat defenders off the dribble or pull up for a three-pointer. Green, a three-year starter who verbally committed to Penn State earlier this year, led the Trojans in scoring at 17.4 points per game and averaged 6.6 rebounds. She was sidelined late in the year with a shin fracture and missed the postseason.

“She only continues to get better,” said Downers North coach Stephan Bolt. “I know she will be looking forward to stepping on the floor, confident to have success as a team for her senior year.”

EMILY SCHRAMEK The senior from Benet recorded 15 points and 5 rebounds per game. She also had 44 assists, 28 steals and 72 three-pointers for the state champs.

The six foot senior forward with unlimited range led both the ESCC and the high-scoring Redwings in three pointers made. Four-year varsity player is co-captain of the winningest team in Benet’s history.

Schramek is committed to Northern Michigan University.

Second Team NINA ANDERSON Maine South coach Mark Smith described the senior guard—a threeyear varsity player—as the heart and soul of the team. She was the Hawks’ leader in scoring (309 points; nearly 10 per game), rebounding (140), steals (77) and assists (92).

“That speaks to what she does every night: filling up stat sheet,” Smith said. “She’s humble and just worked tirelessly to become who she is.”

Anderson will be playing college basketball at Illinois Wesleyan University, where her father, Bill, played baseball.

MONICA BAREFIELD Junior point guard from Joliet Central averaged 17 points, 4.5 assists and 1.5 steals per game.

She was All-SouthWest Suburban Conference all conference and all-

tournament at Romeoville “Monica has been a great addition to our team, she is still learning the game and should have a better season next year,” said

TY BATTLE Sophomore from JCA averaged 12 points per game, shooting 60 percent from the floor. She grabbed eight rebounds per game, while averaging 3.1 assists and 3.1 steals per game.

“She is the best big in the state and she is only a sophomore,” said coach Kenny Battle. “She is a team player and coach’s dream. She is a force on the glass, a shot blocker, a passer, a scorer and a gamechanger.”

JORDAN HEBERG Plainfield North junior averaged 17 points per game in the season and 25 during regional play.

“She led us to the regional championship game for the first time in school history,” North coach Reggie Lemon said.

AVA PORLIER The senior and four-year varsity player led Downers South in scoring at 13.3 points per game and also helped a young Mustangs’ squad secure second place in the West Suburban Conference Gold Division.

“She is a great athlete and was such a fierce competitor,” said Downers South coach Lyndsie Long. “Ava contributed so much to our team this year both offensively and defensively. She will be missed tremendously.”

Third Team JANELLE ALBA-GARNER The lone returning starter from the 2013-14 Maine East team that won the CSL North title, Alba-Garner tallied 12.6 points per game, and averaged 7.4 rebounds and 3.1 steals. A three-year starter, AlbaGarner and her sister, Lauryn— who started as a sophomore and, like Janelle, was an All-CSL North selection—should give the Demons one of the most potent backcourt combos in the division next season.

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T hursday, M arch 19, 2015 | ni lesbug le.com all-area | from page 12 “I think she did a really nice job,” said Maine East coach Karol Hanusiak. “She led team in every single category including rebounding. She was a workhorse this year. It was a whole year of everyone learning just to play without those kids (referring to the seniors on the 2013-14 team) and she found her role which was pretty much doing everything.”

SYDNEY ARLIS Minooka junior averaged 12 points per game, shooting 59 percent from the field. Arlis grabbed 5.3 rebounds per game and had 107 assists this season. She was named the Most Valuable Player of the Southwest Prairie Conference.

“Sydney Arlis was the MVP of our conference because of all the positive things she does on the basketball court,” said coach Ray Liberatore. “Her defense and her decision making on the court are better than anyone I’ve ever coached. She’s a tremendous leader and because she’s such a hard worker, she will continue to get better.”

TYLER EVERETT Plainfield South senior had 14.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 76 assists and 74 steals while leading Cougars to program record for wins. She set school records in career scoring, season scoring, points in a game, career assists and career steals.

“Tyler was a significant player for our team this year,” South coach Leah Carter said. “We were able to break many team and individual records because of her. She is a great defender and she is good at getting to the basket. Tyler provided our team with a lot of leadership this year and she contributed to every aspect of the game. Tyler strived every day in practice to make herself and her team better.

LEXI MARIN Romeoville sophomore point guard led the team with 10.5 points per game, 45 three-pointers and 111 assists. She also had 52 steals.

“This young lady really pushed herself this past off-season and the efforts paid off,” Romeoville coach Julio Carrasco said. “She developed into a true point guard seeing the floor and getting her teammates involved, leading the team in assists. Defensively she worked hard to get better and came in third in steals. The upside for this young lady is tremendous.”

BRITTANY PATRICK Junior transferred in from DeKalb and averaged 10.2 points a game

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for Bolingbrook.

“She was our Energizer bunny,” said Bolingbrook coach Chris Smith. “She provided the spark both on the offensive and defensive standpoint and she handled the primary ball handling duties for us.”

Fourth Team HENNESSEY HANDY Handy, a junior from Plainfield Central, is a three-year starter for the Wildcats. She finished the year with 14.5 points and 5.1 rebounds per game.

“She was our leading scorer as well as leading the team in rebounds,” Central coach Jennifer Murphy said. “She is an amazing student-athlete who offers so much versatility to any team she plays on. She is definitely a Division I prospect as we are already receiving inquiries about her. I’m excited to see how her game will progress throughout the off-season as I know she will be at the top beginning her senior year.”

HILMA MEDEDOVIC The senior guard, a native of Bosnia and Herzegovina, made the most of her one and only season playing at Niles West and for coach Tony Konsewicz. She averaged 13.6 points and 5.3 rebounds while reaching double figures in 20 games for the Wolves, shooting 45 percent from the field and nearly 80 percent from the free-throw line.

“She works tremendously hard at her game and strives to be the best player she can be,” Konsewicz said.

“She is a highly skilled player with a high basketball IQ. She totally gives of herself to her teammates to make them all better.”

JAHARI SMITH A freshman from Romeoville, Smith was second on the team in scoring at 9.9 points per game and led the team in rebounds at 9.4. She added 48 steals and 27 blocks.

“This young lady impressed me this season,” Carrasco said. “Her attitude and work ethic is not freshman-like. She watches more film than any player I have ever coached. Her winning attitude and hard work helped contribute to the success the team had.

Her competitive nature will be a driving force for the future of RHS basketball.”

ELISE STOUT Benet junior was key defensively for Benet during state-title run. She finished with 7.4 points, 82 assists and 77 steals for the Redwings.

During the tourney, she shot 63% FGs and 80% from the FT line,

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Nina Anderson led Maine South throughout the season. notching a career high 19 points in the regional championship, 13 in the sectional championship and 11 points and 9 rebounds in the state semifinal.

The 5-8 junior wing was often found doubling opponents in Benet’s full court pressure defense, or on the scoring end of a Kathleen Doyle assist in the Redwings fast break.

PEYTON WINTERS Opponents drove inside the paint on the Trojans’ senior forward at their own risk. She swatted away 423 shots during her three-year varsity career, and averaged a whopping 5.6 blocks per game this season to go along with averages of 7.3 rebounds and nearly 10 points a game.

“Peyton has been our rim protector for the last three years,” said Downers North coach Stephan Bolt. “She’s a fantastic shot blocker and has worked hard to become the player she is today. She will certainly be missed.”

-compiled by Voyager Media sports staff

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Benet’s Doyle tabbed Player of the Year Redwing junior led team to state title

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

While Benet Academy made its run to the state tournament this season, it had several standout players, three of which averaged double-digit points this season.

Of all those players, however, one was at the center of all that made the Redwings tick – that player was junior point guard Kathleen Doyle.

Doyle paced the Redwings to the Class 4A state championship this year, averaging 17.5 points, six rebounds and six assists per game in the two-game run at Illinois State University’s Redbird Arena.

This season, Doyle averaged

13.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game and for that was named as the Voyager Media Player of the Year.

“She works so hard and creates the whole tempo for us,” said Benet coach Joe Kilbride.

“Everything runs off of the way she plays for us. She has been so good at facilitating and getting good looks for other people. She is special.”

Doyle knows how special Benet is when all the parts are working as one.

“Our offense can be really dangerous when we all play together,” she said.

Although Doyle can light up a scoreboard at any moment, Kilbride said she knows she is at her best when she is playing her complete game.

“We talk about it and she understands that we are at our best when she is our third leading scorer and she is fine with that, she doesn’t care” Kilbride said. “All Kathleen cares about is winning the game and when you have players who can score like that, but only care about winning the game, you will win a lot of games.”

Kilbride said that not only is Doyle a top player, she is also a great teammate.

“She is an outstanding player and a great kid, too,” Kilbride said. “The other kids like her.”

Doyle not only gets the respect of her coach and teammates, but of those she plays against as well.

“Benet is a great team and Kathleen is what makes that team go,” said Bolingbrook coach Chris Smith. “She is an outstanding player.”

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Kathleen Doyle is the Voyager Media Player of the Year.

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T hursday, M arch 19, 2015 | ni lesbug le.com short | from page 11 heat there. I didn’t explain in the huddle that last option. After he (D’Avanzo) picked for Joe, he was supposed to flash to the top of the key as a last resort.

“Obviously I wanted Ammar or Joe to get it, but Anthony would have been (the) last (option).

They (Stevenson) were looking for both Ammar and Joe so the last option was Anthony. I didn’t explain it well enough in the huddle. I would have taken my chances with him (D’Avanzo) shooting a wide open three.”

Becar finished with 23 points and Mooney, in his final game as a Don, scored 10 points.

“We kept fighting,” Becar said.

“We know that they’ve blown teams out and we just wanted to continue fighting and fighting.

Being down 14 to a good team like this, it’s hard to come back, but our coach told us to stay together.

You guys are the underdogs and keep staying together and keep fighting and we found a way to make tough shots, get to the free throw line.”

Stevenson led 28-23 after the first quarter thanks to 15 Brunson points in that period, but the Dons surprised the Patriots by shooting out to a 9-3 lead on D’Avanzo’s inside bucket.

D’Avanzo, who became a force for the Dons on both ends of the floor in recent weeks, blocked four shots during the first half.

In the second period, he blocked Patriots’ 6-7 sophomore Justin Smith’s baseline dunk attempt and then scored at the other end to give the Dons a 35-32

lead with 3:08 remaining in the half. D’Avanzo’s free throw near the end of the quarter put Notre Dame in front, 38-36, at intermission.

“Anthony, the last five to six weeks, he’s been a pretty dominant kid,” Les said.

The Dons led by as many as five points (43-38) on two Lucas Simon free throws early in the third quarter, but Brunson— whom Notre Dame held scoreless in the second quarter—took over shortly thereafter.

With the Dons in front, 45-42, Brunson led a 13-0 Stevenson run, scoring eight points during that surge—including two treys—and the Patriots went up 55-45. They led 62-52 at quarter’s end.

“He’s an awfully good player,” Les said of Brunson. “He sees

everything that’s going on and does a really good job.”

Brunson was complimentary of the Dons’ effort, saying it was one of the toughest games in which he’s played this season.

“Definitely, especially in this atmosphere and in the playoffs, too,” Brunson said. “They’re a really good team.”

“They’re a good team,” added Stevenson coach Patrick Ambrose. “We’re lucky to get out of here (with a win).”

Les will lose key seniors such as Dan Messina, Bobby Cesario and Mooney to graduation. Two years ago, Mooney was on the Dons’ bench when his older brother, Matt, played his final game at Notre Dame—also a sectional semifinal contest.

“We’ve got a big hole to fill in Joe

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and a couple of our other seniors who are really good defenders and really good teammates,” Les said. “So those are tough holes to fill, but we’ve got some young guys that scored some points and played pretty well today.”

In addition to Becar and D’Avanzo, the Dons return Simon, a junior starter; 6-5 sophomore Jeameril Wilson, who saw a considerable amount of action vs. Stevenson; 6-4 junior Donte Washington; junior sharpshooter Elvin Husejnovic; and the Stritzels: Eddie and Matt (a junior and sophomore, respectively).

“There’s non-stop work in the summer,” Wilson said. “We’ve got Ammar, we’ve got Anthony, we’ve got Elvin. We’re losing four seniors and that will be tough but we’ll be able to bounce back.”

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q & a with local athletes

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HOW OFTEN ARE YOU ON TWITTER? i’m on there every day.

i have around 452 followers.

IS THERE ANYONE IN PARTICULAR YOU LIKE TO FOLLOW? i follow Dwight Howard; he’s my favorite (NbA) player because we both play the same position. i’ve been watching him since he’s been with the magic.

HOW MANY FOLLOWERS DO YOU HAVE?

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WHAT DO YOU LIKE TO DO WHILE YOU’RE ON TWITTER? i just like to look at stuff.

ANY FUNNY OR INTERESTING TWITTER STORIES? one friend of my goes on twitter and he re-tweets a bunch of weird stuff. we (he and some friends) were going through his page one day and we saw it and we just started busting him.

who will win the voyager media all-star girls game?

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“AnD tHen tHere were 8, BHs is stiLL ALiVe!!!! sectionAL cHAmps!!!! #surviveandAdvance Notre dAMe @Nd doNS “congrats to Jimmy gallardo ‘15 who wrestled in the illinois vs indiana All-star classic 3/15. illinois won by 33-21.” beNet redWINgS @beNetredWINgS “Benet Volleyball coach, Brad Baker, named National Coach of the year. #benetvolleyball ”

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education > district 64

District 64 orchestra students to participate in workshop Conductor Victor Muenzer, music director of the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra, will lead a special two-hour intensive workshop for the orchestra students of District 64 Niles-Park Ridge.

The workshop, which will focus on three compositions, will take place on March 24 at Emerson Middle School, 8101 N. Cumberland Ave., Niles. Both Emerson and Lincoln Middle School students will participate.

Haydn’s Symphony No. 50 (finale), Silva’s The Code, and an orchestral version of Taylor Swift’s Shake it Off will be rehearsed indepth by Muenzer. The variety of

MARCH 19

More Than a Lunch. 11:30 a.m. at the Morton Grove Civic Center, 6140 Dempster St. Mather LifeWays and the village of Morton Grove invite those age 50 and better to a rockin’ good time with a hearty lunch, some favorite ’50s music, and a special guest appearance by a super-famous rocker. Cost: $12 in advance, $15 at the door.

For more information or to make a reservation, call 888-600-2560.

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 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 a taste of Friday Night Live fun designed for students in 3rd grade. Have a blast with a live DJ. Pay at the door

classical and popular repertoire will be explored by the students in a double-class period to give extra time to the process.

Erica Charous, Max Hellermann, Natalie Jacobsen and Dallas Klytta teach the school orchestras.

District 64 said the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra plays an active role in area schools, offering student scholarships, in-school master classes, complimentary admission to concerts, performing opportunities for students, and a music mentoring program. Last season, the orchestra directly reached over 1,700 area students with free programs in schools and

for some great fun. Concessions are available. 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 the family to learn about nature at the Wildwood Nature Center.

Attendees will enjoy family games, crafts and educational activities based on seasonal nature theme of the day. Registration required.

Cost: Free. For more information, visit www.prparks.org.

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 photo opportunity so bring your cameras. Special entertainment and craft project included. Kids up to third grade and adults. Registration required. Resident children and adults $10; non-residents $12. For more information, call 847-9676633 or visit www.niles-parks.org.

Mega Movie Pajama Night.

6-9 p.m. at the Maine Park Leisure Center, 2701 W. Sibley St., Park Ridge. Come dressed in your favorite pjs and enjoy an evening of fun at the Park District. Play games, enjoy a fun snack, and watch a G/ PG rated movie on the inflatable movie screen. A great opportunity

in concerts at the Pickwick.

In Halloween concerts the past two seasons, Emerson and Lincoln students played side-by-side with PRCO musicians in “The Phantom of the Opera” on stage at the Pickwick in the PRCO’s opening night concerts.

Reduced ticket prices for seniors, free admission for ages 18 and under, multiple restaurants nearby and free parking are among the amenities included in the PRCO experience.

For more information and to purchase tickets, visit www. parkridgecivicorchestra.org, or call 847-692-7726.

for parents to enjoy a quiet evening.

Ages: 4-9 R/NR: $15/$27. For more information, call 847-692-5127 or visit www.prparks.org.

Middle School Open Gym & Swim. 7-9 p.m. at the Park Ridge Park District’s Community Center, 1515 W. Touhy Ave. Saturday night social includes a DJ, inflatables, open gym, swimming, ping pong and more. Snacks and pop available for purchase. No admittance after 7:30 p.m. Participants are not allowed to walk home without a parent note. Ages: grades 6-8 R/NR: $5 at the door. For more information, call 847-692-5127.

MARCH 23

Saint Thecla Open House.

8:30-10:30 a.m. at St. Thecla Catholic Church and School, 6323 N. Newcastle, Chicago. Visit the open house or schedule an appointment for a private tour. For more information, call 773-763-3380 or visit www.saintthecla.org.

MARCH 26

Park Ridge Toastmasters Meeting & Guest Night. 7:309:30 p.m. at 1st United Methodist Church, 418 W. Touhy. Do you want to become a confident public speaker and strong leader? You’ll find a supportive environment that allows you to achieve your goals at your own pace. Admission is free and snacks will be served. For more information, call 847-987-1875 or visit www.parkridgetoastmasters. com.

park ridge

Vehicle stickers available starting April 15

Completed applications can be brought to City Hall or by mail Preprinted applications will be mailed to residents who currently have a city vehicle sticker. All vehicles registered in the City of Park Ridge must display a valid vehicle sticker.

Completed applications can be brought to City Hall, 505 Butler

Place, Park Ridge, or returned by mail.

This year’s sticker features the 100-year-old Gate House at the Town of Maine Cemetery. Extended hours have been arranged for Saturday, June 13, from 8 a.m. to noon to accommodate residents.

To avoid a late fee, vehicle stickers must be purchased by close of business on June 19. Late fees and tickets will be issued starting June 22 for non-compliant vehicles.

niles

Niles library says several director candidates identified Library said it expects board evaluation process to begin after April 7 election

Since beginning the search for a new library director earlier this year, the executive search firm Coleman Lew + Associates has contacted a variety of individuals to solicit referrals and interest from individuals interest in the position, according to the Niles

Public Library District.

Several qualified potential candidates have been identified by the search firm, all of whom are scheduled to interview with the firm in March.

After these interviews, and any others that might be forthcoming, have been completed, a group of candidates will be presented to the Niles Public Library District Board of Trustees for evaluation and consideration.

The library said it expects the board evaluation process to begin sometime after the April 7 election.

education

East Maine School District 63 seeks teacher assistants Assistants would help with classroom activities, assist with lesson plans East Maine School District 63 is looking for teacher assistants to work with students under the direction of a licensed teacher.

Assistants would help with classroom activities, assist with lesson plans and assignments,

handle some clerical work, and help teachers create a safe and positive learning environment, according to the district.

Positions are full time from mid-August through mid-June.

The district said it is looking to hire assistants immediately for the remainder of the 2014-15 school year.

For more information and to apply, call 847-299-1900 or visit www.emsd63.org.

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Dave Says

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Will Dear Will, On a regular, day-to-day basis, I think maybe the biggest and best thing you can eliminate is eating out. There are always the shiny things people can do without. Sometimes people sell a fancy car or boat, and get rid of a $600-a-month payment right off the bat. But it’s really not a good idea to be eating out when you’re broke. It really adds up.

I love a good restaurant, and I’ve got nothing against the industry.

The problem, though, is that lots of people are struggling to pay their bills or set aside something for retirement because they’re eating out all the time. Most folks simply don’t realize how much money they throw away by heading to the drive-through for lunch or going

I want people to enjoy life, and a great part of that can be going out and having a meal with your family and friends. But if you’re experiencing financial issues, the only time you should see the inside of a restaurant is if you’re working there! out to dinner “once in a while.”

I want people to enjoy life, and a great part of that can be going out and having a meal with your family and friends. But if you’re experiencing financial issues, the only time you should see the inside of a restaurant is if you’re working there!

—Dave

* Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times bestselling books, including More Than Enough. 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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Park Ridge

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.

Dinner & Movie ‘This is Where I Leave You’ (R 2014)

ONGOING

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays at the Niles Senior Center

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

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 847-588-8420.

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

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 847-5888420 for more information.

to receive the member price. Non members are invited to participate in programs at the non-member price. For more information about membership and programs, contact the Senior Center.

Issues in the News • 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays This dynamic, refreshing class is led by long time leader of this program, Arlene Golub.

This group is filled with folks from all walks of life, retired or not, who want to keep abreast of a broad spectrum of what is occurring locally and worldwide.

Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued. Please call the NSC at 847-588-8420 for more information.

Got the dot?

It may save your life Assist first responders with the information they need. Become part of the Illinois Dot Program.

The Illinois Dot Program is a statewide initiative designed to provide vital medical information on vehicle drivers and passengers.

Information contained on the medical card can assist first responders in the “Golden Hour” immediately following a serious crash. This can very well mean the difference between life and death.

For more information, please contact the Niles Senior Center (847 588-8420).

Social Bridge players needed!

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

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

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

Tai Chi Demo Friday, March 27, 10:30am, FREE Instructor: Renee Gatsis, Arthritis Institute Certified.

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.

Yoga in Chairs Thursdays, April 2-30, 10:4511:45 a.m. $18M/$23NM Yoga is all about flexibility… and we are flexible about whether you sit, hold on or stand.

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

Rules of the Road Monday, April 6, 1-3 p.m., FREE

By Illinois Secretary of State Office.

Lab Screening by Lutheran General Hospital Monday, April 13, 9:00am-

11:00am. $65M/$70NM CBC, CMP, Lipid Panel, Thyroid (females only) and PSA (males only). Results will be mailed directly by the hospital to your physician.

Please bring your physician’s name, address and phone number. Light breakfast will be provided.

Maine South Dance Performance Wednesday, April 14, noon, $1M/$2NM The Maine South Dancers are returning to the Center to perform a number of their original choreographed pieces.

You’ll feel like you’re in the audience of Dancing With the Stars as you enjoy both large ensemble, and smaller group production spotlighting a variety of dance styles. There may also be a few surprise performers.

This is a show that must not be missed. Light refreshments will be served after the show.

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

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

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Men’s Club Meeting Monday, April 20, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $5M/$7.50 Speaker: From Ed McElroy’s Office. Enjoy a hot dog lunch with chips and dessert.

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 847-588-8420 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.

Women’s Club Meeting Monday, April 27, 11:30 a.m. $5M/$7.50 Lunch includes an ham sandwich, potato salad and dessert. Entertainment will be Lisa Starr performing a fun, exciting show.

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: $47 Resident, $67 NonResident Couple: $72 Resident, $100 NonResident Over 90 Single: $23.50 Resident, $33.50 Non-Resident Over 90 Couple: $36 Resident, $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.

Bingo & Pizza Wednesday, March 25, 12:30 Treat yourself to hot slices of Spuntino’s cheese, sausage and veggie pizza. Afterwards, play several games of bingo! Contact the Park Ridge Senior Center at 847-692-3597.

Fee: $8 Member/$10 Guest

Table Tennis Tournament Monday, March 30, 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Sign up for a competitive afternoon of Table Tennis. Rule packets will be given at the time of registration or upon request.

This is a doubles tournament, choose your partner ahead of time or a partner will be assigned. Fee includes individual registration, refreshments and prizes to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners.

Registration deadline is March 27. Contact the Park Ridge Senior Center at 847-692-3597.

Fee: $5 Member/$7 Guest

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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.

Senior Center Activities Calendar The village of Morton Grove provides an exciting variety of educational classes, activities and day-trips for older adults.

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

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Call Tracy at 847-823-0453 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. 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.

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: 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.

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

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.

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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.

ALL THINGS SWEDISH March 26 Take a trip to the SwedishAmerican Museum in Chicago, enjoy a traditional Swedish lunch at Tre Kronor restaurant, and shopping at the Swedish Shop. Bus leaves at 9:20 a.m. $55 members, $60 for guests. Call 847-692-1992 to reserve your spot.

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