APRIL 30, 2015 VOL. 59 ISSUE 30
illinois ePA honors eight area students in 2015 environmental Pathways contest
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Featured News
WashinGTon sTudenTs recoGniZed for susTainaBle soluTions
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CoMMUniTY niles named 2014 Tree City Designation allows village to seek more grants for ‘green’ projects
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CoUnTY Cook County announces drug policy reforms Changes target minor cannabis, Class 4 felony drug possessions
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Niles parish remembers Cardinal Francis George ommunity members came together last week to honor the life of Cardinal Francis George during a memorial mass at St. John Brebeuf Catholic Church in niles. Residents sang songs and prayed for the late Cardinal, who passed away Apr. 17. see The full sTory on PaGe 2
oPinion Why are public pensions so disastrous?
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sPorTs loyd goes no. 1 Niles West alum top pick in WNBA draft
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sPorTs Hawk spikers eye more wins
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TeCHnoloGY Windows 10 gets back to basics, and more see page 11
Father Michael Meany stands with a memorial display for Cardinal Francis George. (Photo Courtesy of dick Barton/SJB)
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Parish remembers
Cardinal Francis George Residents sang songs and prayed for the late Cardinal, who passed away Apr. 17 By Tracy Gruen for the bugle
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Community members united together last week to honor the life of Cardinal Francis George during a memorial mass at St. John Brebeuf Catholic Church in Niles. Residents sang songs and prayed for the late Cardinal, who passed away Apr. 17 after a decade-long fight against cancer. “He always strived to align himself with Christ,” SJB Father Michael Meany told a room full of mourners who attended the memorial Wednesday, April 22. “He was always about giving himself away to let others know the joy and peace of Christ.” “He showed us how to live, and he showed us how to die,” said Conrad Sparkowski, a Niles resident who attended the special
“He was always about giving himself away to let others know the joy and peace of Christ.” - St. John Brebeuf Father Michael Meany mass. Sparkowski added that he wished more people attended the mass, which was the first of two memorial services at the Niles parish. George was born in Chicago on Jan. 16, 1937 and was ordained a priest in 1963. He earned graduate degrees in philosophy, theology and ecclesiology, and taught philosophy at the seminary and university levels. Pope John Paul
Members of the St. John Brebeuf Catholic Parish attend a memorial mass for Cardinal Francis George. (Photo By Tracy Gruen | For The Bugle)
II appointed George the eighth archbishop of Chicago, following the death of Joseph Cardinal Bernardin in November 1996. He was installed May 7, 1997 and became the first native Chicagoan to hold the position, and first cardinal archbishop to visit all 363 parishes in the Chicago
Archdiocese. George also held significant positions in various Vatican congregations and the World Synod of Bishops. In 2006, George was diagnosed with bladder cancer. But despite his illness, Meany said the cardinal remained a good and courageous man. “He
put Christ before his own needs,” Meany said. Meany noted that George had been very supportive of St. John Brebeuf Parish over the years. He championed a capital campaign that allowed the parish to replace a gym wall at St. John Brebeuf School and complete work on its roof. Even when George was sick, Meany said he came to St. John Brebeuf to look at the roof. The capital campaign backed by the cardinal contributed more than $360,000 for the gym wall replacement and roof repairs. “He took an interest in this parish,” Meany remembered, adding that the cardinal showed the same caring attitude throughout the archdiocese. Meany said George visited more than 350 parishes in Lake and Cook counties on a regular basis, and embraced various cultures and their differences. No matter what size or type of congregation, George treated everyone with respect, he said. “He treated everybody the same,” Meany said. AnnaWlodkowski, of Des Plaines, attended last week’s memorial because she wanted to show her support for the beloved Cardinal George, she said. “It was very thoughtful,” Wlodkowski said of the mass.
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county news
Cook County announces sweeping drug reforms Policy changes target minor drug possessions By bugle staff nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @NilesILNews
The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office announced last week it will no longer prosecute most misdemeanor cannabis possession cases and divert Class 4 felony drug offenders to alternative programs. State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez said the “first-of-its-kind” drug policy is an effort to keep nonviolent, lowlevel drug offenders out of the criminal justice system and steer more individuals to treatment. Additionally, the state’s attorney’s office said it will create a street-level diversion program to help steer low-level, juvenile drug offenders to community-based drug education and mentorship organizations. “The methods in which we are handling low level drug cases here in Cook County are simply not working,” Alvarez said. “Under our current policies and practices, we continue to see the same individuals revolving in and out of our criminal justice system with no meaningful impact or outcome and at a significant cost to taxpayers.” Changes to the county’s drug policy are the result of an analysis
of the screening and prosecution of drug cases over the past year, the state’s attorney’s office said. The review also looked at cost effectiveness and system outcomes, and included an evaluation of the drug policies of other major U.S. cities. Class 4 felony drug possession cases accounted for almost 25 percent of the nearly 40,000 felony cases handled by the state’s attorney’s office in 2014. Additionally, the state’s attorney said there were more than 15,000 misdemeanor cannabis possession cases in that time. “While our financial resources are shrinking in Cook County, violent crime is not,” Alvarez added. “These policy changes will enable us to reallocate our resources away from offenders who are non-violent and have a drug addiction toward fighting violent crime such as drug trafficking, illegal guns and gangs.” Under the first component of the new policy, prosecutors will no longer proceed with misdemeanor charges for possession of less than 30 grams of cannabis for individuals who have fewer than three arrests or municipal citations for similar charges. Individuals with three or more of these charges will be
referred to the existing drug school program. Secondly, all offenders charged with a Class 4 felony for possession of a controlled substance or possession of cannabis will be routed to an alternative prosecution program, including the new Drug Deferred Prosecution Program. Individuals with significant violence in their criminal backgrounds will not be eligible for program. The state’s attorney’s office said the DDP Program is specifically designed to link low-level, repeat drug offenders with treatment and other social services. “Ibelievethatthesepolicychanges will be crucial in addressing the drug epidemic here in Cook County as a public health issue by ensuring that low-level drug offenders will be kept out of the system and provided with linkage to necessary treatment and services,” Alvarez said. Additionally, she said her office will no longer proceed with charges against juvenile offenders for the possession of under 30 grams of cannabis and those who have fewer than three arrests or police contacts for similar charges. Instead, the office will work with community organizations and the Chicago Police Department to create and implement a juvenile version of Seattle’s Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program.
Niles named 2014 Tree City Designation allows village to seek additional grants for ‘green’ projects By bugle staff nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @NilesILNews
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Arbor Day Foundation have designated the village of Niles a 2014 Tree City. Village officials announced the designation during the Arbor Day Ceremony on Friday, April 24, and an award presentation was made during Tuesday’s Board of Trustees Meeting. “I would like to recognize our Board and staff for the valuable
work they have put in for this designation, and I would hope that this title will allow us to continue in the direction of sustainable tree management,” Niles Mayor Andrew Przybylo said in a release. The village said Tree City designation is given to municipalities nationwide that demonstrate a commitment to maintaining and planting trees, as well as advocating on behalf of trees. Being named a Tree City was a goal of the village’s 2030
comprehensive plan, and will also allow the Niles to seek additional grants for funding of environmentally friendly projects. Tree City USA is a national program that provides a framework for community forestry management in towns and cities, according to the Arbor Day Foundation. Communities achieve Tree City USA status by meeting four core standards of sound urban forestry management, including maintaining a tree board or department, having a community tree ordinance, spending at least $2 per capita on urban forestry and celebrating Arbor Day. For more information on the Tree City USA program, visit www. arborday.org.
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Schools > District 63
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Washington Elementary sixth grader Daniel Okafo received a Special Recognition Award for his poetry/prose entry.
Washington students recognized for sustainable solutions Illinois EPA honors eight area students in 2015 Environmental Pathways contest By bugle staff nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @NilesILNews
A handful of Washington Elementary School sixth graders received top honors in the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s 2015 Environmental Pathways poster and poetry/ prose exhibit. Eight Washington students were recognized for their entries during a special ceremony in Springfield on April 18. Almost 200 fifth and sixth graders from across the state participated in this year’s contest, the theme of which was “Transportation and Air Pollution: What are the Green Solutions?” “This is extremely exciting,” said Washington teacher Debbie Martin, who coordinated the project with teacher Rachel Angelos. “The students have worked so hard, and have been able to use their creativity to share important messages.” Daniela Vertucio, who received an honorable mention for her entry, was just as excited as her teacher. “I’ve always liked to draw, and
so I did a poster that illustrated some solutions to air pollution, like carpooling,” she said. Washington students have participated in the contest for the past eight years. This year, three Washington students ranked in the Top 12. Alexandra Lapinski, Christopher Miller and Prapti Patel received top winner awards. Alisha Junaid, Mimi Kakares and Daniel Okafo earned special recognition awards, while Vertucio and Nicole Sobski received honorable mentions. “I always look forward to submissions from Washington School,” said Kristi Morris, outreach and education coordinator for the IEPA. “The students consistently have outstanding entries and it’s noticeable how much work the school puts into educating students on the topics.” The winning students’ work will be featured in an EPA calendar and on the agency’s website at www.epa.illinois.gov/ topics/education/contest. It will also remain on display at the Illinois EPA through May 18.
www.cookcountycrimestoppers.org • 800.535.stop Thursday, Apri l 30, 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.
Niles Raul Diaz, 27, 3500 block of Dickens, Chicago, was arrested at 5:10 a.m. April 18 in the 9000 block of Milwaukee Avenue for criminal damage to property and outstanding warrants.
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Dolores Montesinos, 27, 9400 block of Washington, Niles, was arrested at 12:10 p.m. April 19 at the residence for driving while license suspended.
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Joshua M. Steadman, 26, 1000 block of South Third, Des Plaines, was arrested at 12:27 a.m. April 20 at the Niles Police Department, 7000 W. Touhy Ave., for driving while license suspended, suspended registration and a warrant.
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Troy L. Carroll, 28, 8000 block of Floral, Skokie, was arrested at 7:17 p.m. April 20 at the Niles Police Department, 7000 W. Touhy Ave., after turning himself in on a Cook County warrant.
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Niles, was arrested at 11:57 p.m. April 13 on Cherry and Home for driving while license suspended, failure to signal and no valid insurance.
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A 17-year-old was arrested at 3 p.m. April 2 in the 200 block of South Vine for burglary to motor vehicle and theft.
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Morton Grove Mufeed Constatin, 26, Des Plaines, was arrested April 15 on Dempster Street and Central for driving while license suspended and no insurance.
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Carol L. Zoltek, 68, Waukegan, was arrested April 15 in the 9000 block of Central for violation of an order of protection.
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Ryan R. Johanson, 21, Skokie, was arrested on April 16 in the 7000 block of Dempster Street for possession of cannabis.
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Denham J. Blom, 28, Morton Grove, was arrested April 16 in the 9000 block of National for driving while license suspended.
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Manuel A. Vasquez, 23, Chicago, was arrested April 16 on Austin and Dempster for driving while license suspended.
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Rafal Chylinski, 29, Chicago, was arrested April 17 on Monroe Court and Austin driving while license suspended.
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Jeremy E. Goodnight, 24, Evanston, was arrested April 17 on Church and Linder for driving while license suspended.
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Jovica Jokanic, 18, Morton Grove, was arrested April 18
on Oak Park and Davis for improper use of registration. Carl Kestler, 53, Morton Grove, was arrested April 18 on Parkside and Davis for DUI-alcohol.
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21 on Linder and Warren for possession of cannabis and a warrant. Boris Eplebaum, 43, Morton Grove, was arrested April 22 in the 8600 block of Ferris for disorderly conduct.
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Police announce results of roadside checks The Niles Police Department conducted a roadside safety check on April 18 from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the intersection of Milwaukee and Touhy Avenue. During that period, officers checked 139 vehicles. Two arrests were a direct result of the roadside safety check. One person was arrested for driving under the influence and another for driving while license suspended. In addition, three seatbelt
violation citations, two child seat violation citations and four other citations were issued in that period. The Niles Police Department said it will continue to conduct roadside safety checks periodically throughout the year in its ongoing effort to reduce impaired and distracted driving within the village. These checks are provided by an Illinois Department of Transportation Grant.
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Financial Planning for Healthy Aging. 11 a.m. at Norwood Senior Center, 5801 N. Natoma, Chicago. Financial Planning for Healthy Aging, Medicaid Changes and VA Benefits. How do you plan to outlast your money as statistics demonstrate we are living longer? This conversation is all about planning for retirement and options available for your health from long term care insurance, Medicare and Medicaid as we know it today and VA Benefits. For more information, call 847-825-1161 or visit www.summitofuptown.com.
MAY 1
Pioneer Park Family Fun Nights. 5-9 p.m. at Pioneer Park Mini Golf & Batting Cages, 7135 N. Harlem Ave., Niles. For $7per person play one round of mini-golf, get one batting cage token, hot dog, chips and a small drink. For more information, call 847-583-2746 or visit www.niles-parks.org. IceLand Ice Show. 7 p.m. at IceLand Ice Arena, 8435 Ballard Road, Niles. “From WonderLand to NeverLand.” IceLand skaters participate in this
only candidates that will go along with their wishes, despite the consequences. So, what happens over time is that you end up paying for phantom workers who are actually retired and not working. Think about a school that needs 100 teachers. Over time, those teachers eventually retire and you need to hire new teachers. If a teacher starts at $42,000, roughly the average at Illinois’ 25 largest school districts, and gets just a 3-percent raise each year, they’ll end up making more than $100,000 by the time they retire 30 years later. So, you need 100 teachers and you’ve now got 100 teachers getting their retirement benefit. That means you’re paying for 175 teachers, but 75 of them aren’t teaching, they’re retired. This is why school taxes and taxes in general are so ridiculously high. It’s why governments cannot balance their budgets. More than 70 percent of a government’s budget goes to employees, whether working or retired. This hurts young people the most and creates two classes of government workers. Most government pension programs have tiers, one of which pays out in full and one which is encumbered by the first and thus can only pay a reduced pension amount. It hurts young people just starting out in life by forcing them to pay for older, wealthier people. It hurts
everybody who has to pay higher taxes for a bad system. But, is there a solution? How about market-based innovations that are proven to work? If the government put in 7.5 percent of the employees annual salary with a one-to-one match at any amount above that up to 15 percent, that worker will have about $1 million upon retirement at the lower end and if they max out their matching amount nearly $2 million. What’s best about this system is that it is a pay-as-you-go system. There is no unfunded pension debt. There isn’t a massive drain of resources or increase in taxes decades out. Workers own their retirement money and don’t have to worry about politicians clawing back their promises. If pension shortfalls are not made up, then the money will simply be taken out of taxes, thereby lowering growth and the quality of life for people without these pensions. No new pensions should be the motto, and a transition to innovative and market proven retirement policies should be instituted for every new hire at the very least. It doesn’t make sense to pay retirees six-figure salaries, while working families struggle to make ends meet. What can’t go on, won’t. Better to fix it now, than later.
extravaganza of music & lights. The Ice Show gives all students an opportunity to exhibit their talents. Tickets: $10 Reserved Seating, $8 General Admission. For more information or to buy tickets, call 847-297-8010 or visit www.niles-parks.org.
party, stop by the library and create a quilling craft, watch a Tae Kwon Do demonstration, play giant Jenga, taste samples of Yogli Mogli yogurts and smoothies, and much more. Also, take photos with Scoopie, Culver’s mascot. It’s an indoor block party! This community event is free and open to all ages. For more information about block parties in Niles, visit the village website at www.vniles.com.
MAY 2
IceLand Ice Show. 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at IceLand Ice Arena, 8435 Ballard Road, Niles. For more information or to buy tickets, call 847-297-8010 or visit www.niles-parks.org.
MAY 3
IceLand Ice Show. 1 p.m. at IceLand Ice Arena, 8435 Ballard Road, Niles. For more information or to buy tickets, call 847-297-8010 or visit www.nilesparks.org. Spring Block Party. 2-4 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St. Discover how to plan a Niles neighborhood block party this summer by meeting with community organizations that can help you make your block party a memorable one. Even if you’re not planning a block
In Full Swing–Great American Songwriters Concert. 3-4 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. Ron Surace conducts this 17-piece big band in a musical review of great American songs such as: In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning, The Second Time Around, I Get a Kick Out of You, Star Dust, I Left My Heart in San Francisco, and more.
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Sing a Song with Laura Doherty. 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. Chicago based Laura Doherty acoustically rocks
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Aries
mARCH 21 TO APRIL 20
Kindness counts. You may be immune to those who rattle tin cups or look at you with huge, sad eyes. In the week to come, fight off a tendency to be harsh and easily annoyed by weakness.
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It’s in your hands to decide whether to be bitter or be better. Adopt a rational approach to your love life, and if someone doesn’t live up to your expectations this week, consider changing the expectations, not the other person.
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SEPTEmbER 24 TO OCTObER 23
Scrimp and save. You might be hard pressed to meet your financial obligations. Misunderstandings could seem pointless on further reflection. This isn’t a good week to try to explain, make excuses, or repair a break.
sAgittArius
nOvEmbER 23 TO DECEmbER 22
You can be picky about the big issues. Don’t get sidetracked by coupon-clipping or petty economies in the upcoming week. Those who can see your sincerity will become your best advocates and supporters.
AquArius
jAnUARy 21 TO fEbRUARy 19
You could be luckier than you think. There may be a great deal of tension in your life right now, but there’s probably someone in the background secretly rooting for you. Expect help from behind the scenes this week.
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tAurus
A P R I L 2 1 T O m Ay 2 1
Hindsight is always 20-20. You may see what you could have done differently regarding a financial situation. Although it’s impossible to alter the past, you can resolve to improve the future as this week unfolds.
cAncer
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Don’t feel snubbed if a situation requires formality. You might be more impressed by the label than by the quality in the week ahead. If you see something that looks like a bargain, be sure it passes careful inspection.
virgo
AUgUST 22 TO SEPTEmbER 23
Don’t expect praise before the job is done. The pats on the back and appreciation you imagine as rightfully yours might not be as richly deserved as you think. Be prepared to eat some humble pie in the week ahead.
scorpio
OCTObER 24 TO nOvEmbER 22
Both ends of your candle may be burned down before the week is out. Operating at peak efficiency can wear you down. Make sure to schedule time for adequate rest. It may be wise to take a rain check on a blind date.
cApricorn
DECEmbER 23 TO jAnUARy 20
Hard work will pay off. Because you’re pressed to perform at full tilt this week, you may not have time for a romantic partner or relaxation. The rewards will be worth the effort, though.
pisces
fEbRUARy 20 TO mARCH 20
The paycheck may measure your success. You may worry that you don’t earn enough compared with others in your area of expertise. Put a favorable spin on your public image by being seen with the “right” people this week.
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Loyd is
jewell of draft Niles West alum top pick of WNBA draft to Seattle Storm By mike sandrolini sports reporter
mike@nilesbugle.com @Voyager_Sport
Seven seasons of memorable and stellar play at Niles West High School and the University of Notre Dame—earning all-American honors at both levels—reached a crescendo for Jewell Loyd on April 16 when she became the No. 1 overall selection in the 2015 WNBA draft by the Seattle Storm. “It was definitely an awesome experience to hear your name called and be with your family,” said Loyd recently from Seattle. “It was a great experience.” The junior sensation decided to declare for the draft the day after Notre Dame lost to UConn in the NCAA championship for the second straight year, but her decision to forego her senior season with the Irish was based on wanting to achieve certain goals for herself, not on the outcome of the title game. “I wrote down a list of what I wanted to do and accomplish,” she said, “and it was the right thing for me and my family.” Loyd mentioned that she has been getting council from none other than NBA superstar Kobe Bryant on Twitter. “He’s been a great mentor of mine,” she said. “He’s been willing to help me out so much, and communicating with a legend (has been helpful). We talk more about off-court stuff than on-court stuff.” Setting, and achieving goals, is par for the course for Loyd. She
used to do the same thing during her four-year varsity career at Niles West, noted Wolves coach Tony Konsewicz. “Jewell is a basketball kid,” Konsewicz said. “She eats it and breathes it. She knew she was going to play college basketball and pro someplace; that was her goal. I learned a long time ago never to doubt her when she says something about basketball.” Konsewicz didn’t get the opportunity to watch Loyd take the podium after getting drafted No. 1 the night it occurred because he was coaching in his daughter Jackie’s softball league, but he watched it later. “I had a great sense of pride and that I was able to coach her,” he said. “I almost feel like a proud father. It’s really a special time.” Konsewicz said he and Loyd keep in touch. He didn’t try to text her the night of the draft, instead waiting until the next morning. “I figured she was bombarded (with text messages the night of the draft),” he said. “The next day I texted her and not more than five minutes (later) I received a text back from her.” “I have a great relationship with Coach K and (Niles West assistant) Mike Parker,” Loyd said, “and I still keep in touch with (former teammate) Molly Kleppin.” Niles West senior Katherine DeLara, a starting guard for the Wolves who concluded a four-year
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Niles West alum Jewell Loyd was the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft and was selected by the Seattle Storm.
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volleyball
Hawk spikers have radar set on more wins By mike sandrolini sports reporter
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The Hawks got off to a somewhat slow start this spring, but there’s plenty of reason for optimism going forward. Maine South has been a perennial 20-match or better winning club over the years under head coach Gary Granell, posting 26 victories during 2014. Granell has six key players back from that squad, including 6-foot-4 senior outside hitter Evan Walsh, and he believes once juniors James d’Ambrosio (setter) and Jacob Serrano (middle hitter) return to action, he can field a more regular lineup. “We’ve had some starters who are out due to injuries (d’Ambrosio has a concussion) and other issues, so we really haven’t had one match that we’ve played with who we think is our starting lineup,” Granell said.
“Guys that have stepped up who are playing role positions have to get more consistent and we have to build our consistency as a team around who’s ever on the floor. “So if I get those two guys back, and we can put some other guys back where they should be instead of playing out of position, I think we’re going to be a lot more consistent.” Walsh, who recently verbally committed to Carthage College, exhibited just how dominant he can be last Friday, ringing up 20 kills to lift the Hawks past Marist 20-25, 25-20, 25-20, and put their overall record at 6-5 going into this week. “We’ve been having a little bit of a hard time starting up. I don’t really know what it is,” said Walsh, an allCSL selection last year. “I think we are a little more of a momentum team. We like to get excited; we like it when someone gets a big kill
and capitalize on that for the next couple of points. “I think we’ve come a long way as a team. We’re starting to get closer, we’re starting to get that bond together and I think moving forward we should continue to get better.” Junior setter Patrick Doherty is one player who’s helped fill the void while d’Ambrosio is recovering from his concussion, which he suffered last week. He recorded 20 assists against Marist. “I think we have a lot of potential,” Doherty said. “We’ve had some setbacks, so once we get everyone back and get some games in we’ll be a lot better. We’ve been moving guys around and we’re not where we’re supposed to be so I think that will be critical. By the end of the season we’ll be a lot better.” Libero Zac Jaconetti (14 digs vs.
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Zac Jaconetti and Maine South are looking to get on a winning streak.
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Wolves, Hawks split CSL South contests By mike sandrolini sports reporter
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Niles West baseball coach Garry Gustafson put it best when summing up two CSL South games versus Maine South last week: baseball is a funny game. Visiting Maine South clubbed the Wolves, 14-9, on April 21, but Niles West turned the tables at Maine South April 23, winning 4-2. Wolves senior Tyler Stegich had eight strikeouts and got the complete-game win. He also doubled and singled, and Blake Kons doubled, as well. “You come out it’s a new day and a new pitcher,” Gustafson said. “It’s always a big win when you can beat a Maine South team. Tyler got ahead of hitters and he had command of his breaking ball. He threw with confidence and that was the difference. He challenged hitters and really put them in tough situations to hit.” Stephen Sakowicz (two stolen bases) and Zach Parker each doubled, and Hank Schau had two RBI. Kyle Zajdel struck out five while going the distance for Maine South. The Hawks banged out 17 hits in their 14-9 triumph. Matt Whitelaw went 4-for-4 and had two RBI, while Jake Scarpelli went 3-for-4 with three RBI. Sakowicz doubled, singled and had two RBI, and Jarrett Gustafson added two RBI. Michael Gunartt homered, singled and had two RBI for the Wolves. However, Maine South coach Bill Milano said he would like his squad to be more consistent at the plate. “The hitting is the thing that’s been missing,” he said. “The pitching is solid, the defense has been good and the base-running has been solid. It’s been the inconsistency with basically hitting the ball hard and then bearing down with runners in scoring position and getting a clutch hit. We have to do a better job of that.” Maine South was outhit by Deerfield 10-5 in a CSL crossover game April 23, and trailed 4-0 going into the bottom of the seventh, but plated five runs to win, 5-4. Sakowicz delivered the gamewinning hit, a two-run single that scored Jimmy O’Brien and Scarpelli. Scarpelli also drove in two runs during the inning with a hit, and Parker had the Hawks’ only extra base hit, a double. Brandon Ranieri was the winning pitcher.
•Notre Dame split an ESCC doubleheader with Joliet Catholic, losing the first game 8-2 but winning Game 2, 5-3. Tim Simon snapped a 3-3 tie in the second game with a two-out, two-run triple. Tommy Norton went 3-for-3 with a double, and Matt Segovia doubled twice. Joe Rimac picked up the victory as the Dons used seven pitchers. Notre Dame blanked Hope Academy 10-0 on April 23 behind the combined effort of seven pitchers, including starter and winner Scott Kutschke. Sam Ferri and Simon each enjoy two RBI days, and Segovia collected two hits. •Maine East held a 4-3 lead over visiting CSL North foe Niles North heading into the top of the seventh
inning on April 21, but the Demons couldn’t hold on as the Vikings scored three runs and ended up winning 6-4. Dylan Kuffell (double) and Ryan Sands each went 3-for-3, Jake Devitt had two hits and two RBI, and Anthony Guzman doubled. Lukas Parker struck out 11.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL Maine East continued to roll last week, upping its overall record to 131, 4-0 in the CSL North with victories April 24 over Wheeling 25-9, 20-25, 25-14, Highland Park 25-22, 25-19, on April 23 and Glenbrook North 2527, 25-23, 25-20 April 20. In the win over Glenbrook North, Lerin Mathew collected 11 kills,
Joe Swoboda had six kills and four blocks, and Gian Bobila notched 23 assists. Mathew and Michael Boduch were the Demons’ co-leaders in kills vs. Highland Park (eight), and Swoboda added three kills and three blocks. Boduch totaled 11 kills and three blocks against Wheeling. •Maine South and Niles West faced off in a CSL South match April 23, and Evan Walsh recorded 11 kills to lead the Hawks (7-6, 1-3) past the Wolves 25-17, 24-26, 25-21, for their first league victory of the year. Declan Cannon chipped in with eight kills for the Hawks. Josef Narcisa was the Wolves’ leader in kills with 10. •Notre Dame lost a pair of ESCC matches last week. On April 21, the Dons fell to Benet 25-11, 25-22, and
Carmel handed them a 25-21, 25-22 defeat on April 23. Conor O’Neill had four kills and Daniel Messina nine digs against Benet; O’Neill registered 10 kills and six digs vs. Carmel, while Angelo Giannoni had 11 assists and eight digs.
SOFTBALL Niles West dropped three games last week—the first 9-4 to Niles North in the CSL North on April 20, 11-3 to New Trier the next day and 7-6 at Regina on April 22— but on April 23 defeated Evanston, 7-6, as Gianna Mahoney went 3-for-4 and drove in the winning run.
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MAine SouTH SenioR CATCHeR do you like to use Twitter or Facebook? i used to have a Twitter account. i’m big on Facebook and instagram. What do you like about instagram? it’s fun. it’s Twitter through pictures. you post pictures and then you make a caption. it’s like posting a picture on Facebook. you see some interesting pictures on there.
you’ve got everything there. How many followers do you have? i have 731 followers. is there someone famous, or any particular organization, that you follow? i follow SportsCenter and MlB. When anything exciting in baseball happens, they post big wins of different teams (pictures and videos).
varsity career this past March, was Loyd’s teammate during her senior year in 2011-12. She did watch Loyd get drafted and said she “thought it was awesome.” “I knew she was really good,” DeLara said. “Just four years ago we were at the same school and on the same team. A lot of people have asked me about it. ‘Didn’t you play with her your freshman year?’ ‘Yes I did.’ ” DeLara called Loyd “a really good teammate.” “It was really awesome being able to play with someone so talented,” DeLara said. “Coming in from middle school and not knowing what high school basketball was all about, I know I got a lot better just by playing with such a talented player.” Niles West compiled a 93-31 record during Loyd’s career as a four-year starter, winning three regional titles, two CSL South championships and a sectional crown. The 5-10 guard averaged nearly 25 points and 12 rebounds per game to go along with 4.7 assists, 3.2 steals and 2.2 blocks (she had 46 double-doubles in her final 62 games). Loyd is the only player in Illinois girls basketball history to place among the top 12 for career points (3,077, seventh) and rebounds (1,478, 12th). DeLara said Loyd really cared about her Niles West teammates, and knew she and the team couldn’t
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Marist) and defensive specialist Gino Debon, both senior returnees, man the back line for Maine South. Junior outside hitter Declan Cannon and right-side hitter Jake Sidner also are effective up front. “We’ve got Evan, Declan, and some pretty good middles,” Doherty said. “Our passing is pretty good but we need to work on defense.” The Hawks had six serving errors in Game 1, but Granell said his team didn’t control play at the net particularly well that game, either. “We had a lot of balls that were hit off our blocks and we were really not controlling the net,” he said. “That’s what sets the defense up. If
roundup | fRom page 9 Niles North broke a 4-4 tie by scoring five runs in the bottom of the sixth. Shannon McHugh homered and singled and had two RBI, Atorena Michael (double and single) also had a multiple-hit game. Regina scored two runs in the bottom of the seventh to overcome a
win without everyone helping to carry the load. “Not only did she care about us, but she knew when to get in our faces,” DeLara said. “She knew just one single player couldn’t make things happen. She always pushed us to be better than we were.” Loyd hasn’t forgotten her alma mater, visiting Niles West frequently since graduating in 2012. “She stops back at school yearround,” Konsewicz said. “She’ll work out here in the summer time.” Although she wasn’t able to pay a visit this spring due to getting drafted and turning pro, Konsewicz pointed out that Loyd has been at Niles West after spring semester classes at Notre Dame had concluded. “Three days after losing the national championship last year she stopped by school,” Konsewicz said. But that’s just Jewell Loyd, he said. Konsewicz took his four daughters to a Notre Dame home game in early January and spent time with Loyd afterward. “She remembered every one of my daughters’ names,” Konsewicz said. “Jackie idolizes her, and she wants to go play basketball on a scholarship at Notre Dame just like Jewell. She doesn’t forget the little people; that’s what makes her special.” Loyd’s influence on young girls’ lives while at Notre Dame was such that Konsewicz recalled seeking
girls wearing Notre Dame T-shirts and jerseys, waiting after the game for Loyd to sign autographs and pose with them for pictures. “You could see the excitement in the kids’ eyes,” he said. “They waited in line and she didn’t leave until every one of those kids in line got a picture with her or an autograph.” These days, Loyd is getting acclimated to being in a new city and fitting in with her new team. “It’s been a great journey,” she said. “I’ve been walking around the city with my brother Jarryd (who played basketball professionally overseas and at Valparaiso University) and getting a good vibe from the city and getting support,” she said. “It’s been pretty awesome just walking around the city and feeling the love and just embracing it.” The Storm and Tulsa, both members of the WNBA’s West Conference, finished with the worst records in the league last season (12-22). “We’re rebuilding a new team and it’s a new process together,” Loyd said. “I’ll be putting in a lot of hard work and determination.” “I think she’s going to do obviously more than compete,” Konsewicz said. “She doesn’t expect to be handed a starting job, and she knows she’s not going to be given anything. She’ll have a huge impact on the professional game. She’s a special person, a special basketball player and a special kid.”
we can start getting better touches on the blocks we can play defense around it. “That was one change we really wanted to establish in Game 2. And we did that.” As is usually the case, the CSL South will be a challenge. The Hawks started league play 0-2 last week following losses to Evanston and Glenbrook South, yet Maine South went toe-to-toe with each foe. The Wildkits had to go three games to beat the Hawks, 26-24, 20-25, 26-24, while Glenbrook South needed a marathon victory in Game 1 (34-32) for a two-game win. Maine South went 26-11 overall
last season, and were 6-4 in the conference. The Hawks faced New Trier—which won 32 games and advanced to the Elite Eight last year—and Niles West on consecutive nights this week. “New Trier, they’re always good,” Walsh said. “The CSL South is always a good conference. I know Evanston has been pretty good this year. Glenbrook South is always pretty good, too.” “It’s always tough,” Granell added. “I think there are a couple of teams that are down a little bit this year and there’s a couple of teams that are up a little bit this year. It’s still a very tough conference, and I don’t look past anybody.”
6-5 Niles West lead. Maya Caballero homered, doubled, went 3-for-4 and had two RBI. Mahoney finished with two hits, while Michael and Hailey Fishman each doubled. •Maine South got a grand slam from Erin Fallin and home runs from Courtney Richardson and Olivia Fink en route to pounding Evanston, 15-
2, on April 21 to remain undefeated in the CSL South. Nina Anderson fanned 10 while picking up the win. The Hawks also blastedWaukegan, 9-1, April 23 behind Anderson’s two-hitter. Nine Hawks got hits in the game; they were led by Sabrina Argaez, who hit a home run, had a sacrifice fly and drove in four runs.
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computer tech
Windows 10 gets back to basics, and more Microsoft looks to make good for Windows 8 debacle
with, well, pretty much everyone who tried to use Windows 8 on a desktop or laptop computer. The free update to Windows 8.1 fixed many sins, but by then it was too late. By John Becker In the interest of doing some computer tech research, I decided to get a preview sweditor@buglenewspapers.com @JolietILNews copy of Windows 10 and see if Microsoft had redeemed Many of my loyal itself. If you are not interested readers have questioned in Windows 10, I’ll give you me about the upcoming the short take: release of Windows 10, Windows 10 will be worth the replacement for the the effort. Microsoft has somewhat-deservedly restored the desktop and maligned Windows 8. As you may recall, my computer tech menus. Happy news: The desktop initial take on the early By John Becker is fully restored. More happy beta versions of Windows 8 were full of positives… until news: The good ‘ol menus are back. Microsoft removed the traditional Even better news: The old menus have been improved and now make desktop screen and all the menus. I then lambasted Microsoft along more sense.
Dave Says
Upon first glance, Windows 10 looks like Windows 8, but the comfort of the familiar desktop screen caused great rejoicing. The Start Menu is back in place with a twist: It shows the menus for traditional software but also shows an expanded box with the newer “Apps” menus. This gives you the option to do either if you are on a traditional old-school desktop or laptop computer with a mouse and keyboard, which is kind of like having your cake and eating it too. If you have a mobile device, or a touch-screen enabled computer, you will get a different look. The touch-based start screen will appear instead of the desktop. This little bit of magic is based in code that detects the type of computer you are using and adjusts the initial screen to match.
Understanding the difference in debts Borrowing of any kind is never worth the struggle
You can get a great car for $15,000 to $20,000 dollars. Depending on where you live, a good home can cost you 10 times that or more. Still, the best way to build wealth and have a high-quality financial life is to not be Dear Dave, in debt. You’re never going My wife and I are on to win with money in Baby Step 3 of your plan. the long term if you can’t We’re also saving up to learn to delay pleasure. buy a car with cash. We’re That’s the bottom line. about $3,000 away from Personal finance is about our goal, but now my controlling the person you wife wants to go ahead Dave Says and finance the rest. She money advice by see when you look in the dave ramsey mirror. has started wondering Every one of us has that what the difference is in borrowing to buy a car and little four-year-old kid inside, a little kid whose name is Immaturity, and borrowing to buy a house. Lex he or she wants what they want right now. What your wife is asking Dear Lex, This is a good question. It sounds is a normal request, but it’s also a like you guys have made good sign that we all have to address that progress, but now one of you is little kid that’s inside us once in a running out of steam. That’s okay. while — and tell that kid no! —Dave Getting out of debt and staying out of debt can be a tough road. *Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted For one thing, cars go down in voice on money and business. He has value. The second thing is I don’t authored five New York Times bestlike debt of any kind. I don’t really selling books. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8.5 million like borrowing for a house even, listeners each week on more than 550 but I tolerate it as long as you use radio stations. Dave’s latest project, a 15-year, fixed rate mortgage with EveryDollar, provides a free online budget tool. Follow Dave on Twitter payments that are no more than at @DaveRamsey and on the web at a fourth of your take-home pay. I daveramsey.com. mean, it’s a much larger purchase.
Nice touch. Ha ha, get it? Under the Start Menu, you will see a much-improved organization of options. For example, in prior versions the Control Panel, Printers, and Devices were somewhat separated. To me, these are all related and should be under one menu. Windows 7 and 8 sort of fixed it, but still had the old “Control Panel” concept. Windows 10 fixes this. Everything related to making changes to the computer is grouped under a single “Settings” menu. The submenus under that are logically grouped as well: “Printers”, “Devices”, “Personalizations” etc. Finally, there is one place to go to make changes. There are many more improvements, but too early to detail those yet. Windows 10 is slated to be released sometime in
August, so we will have to wait till then.
John Becker is owner of Medical Office Systems, LLC, a provider of computer and technical services to medical offices and local businesses. www.medofficesystems.com.
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Upcoming events for Seniors in the community Thursday, Apri l 30, 2015 | ni lesbug le.com
Anne Marie Webb
Visitation was at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, on Tuesday, April 14, from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral was Wednesday, April 15, at 9:15 a.m. to St. John Brebeuf Church Mass at 10 a.m. Interment at Maryhill Cemetery. For more information, call 847-966-7302 or visit www. skajafuneralhomes.com.
John A. DiGanci
Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Funeral was Saturday, April 18, at 9:15 a.m. to Our Lady of Ransom Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment at St. Joseph Cemetery. DiGanci was a member of Park Ridge VFW Post # 3579 and the Niles Senior Center. In Lieu of flowers, donations to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital – 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105 – Our Lady of Ransom Church – 8300 N. Greenwood Ave., Niles, IL 60714 – or Midwest Palliative – Care Center 2050 Claire Court, Glenview, IL 60025 – appreciated.
Anne Marie Webb, nee Steigerwald, age 88, beloved wife of the late James; loving mother of James (Laura), Kenneth (Marilyn), Bonita (Dennis) Rye, Alan (Robin), Mary (Bart) Burns and Gary (Erika); dear grandmother of 15; greatgrandmother of 10; cherished sister of nine; and fond aunt of many.
John A. DiGanci, 87, of Niles, was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and beloved husband of Josephine nee Scimeca; loving father of Janice (Norman) Cecchin, Marilyn (Ian) Ostergaard and Janine (Mark) Cichon; cherished papa of Aaron, Kristin, J.D., Collin, Joanna, Norman, Jaclyn, Christopher, Jacqueline, Jennifer and John; dearest great grand Papa of Will, Jake, Emma, Drew, Finn, Owen, Eleanor, Novella and Amira; and fond brother of the late Thomas DiGanci. Visitation was Friday, April 17, from 4 to 9 p.m. at the
Niles Senior Center
the Niles Senior Center for more details.
For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, call the Niles Senior Center at 588-8420 or visit www. vniles.com.
Participate in a 3-handed tournament. Cost includes lunch and prizes. Friday, May 15, noon $5M/$7.50NM.
Meals on Wheels Drivers needed Looking for adults 18 and over to volunteer for one hour/ week to help deliver meals to the homebound. Call the Niles Senior Center at (847)588-8420 for details.
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.
Men’s & Women’s Golfers needed Golf season is here, stop by/call
Pinochle Tournament
Poker Tournament Play 7-Card Stud and 5-Card Draw. Cost includes lunch and prizes. Friday, May 29, noon, $5M/$7.50NM.
Hooked on Fishing Do you enjoy fishing? Join fellow fisherman at an outing this season. Stop by/call the Niles Senior Center for more details!
Park Ridge Senior Center
For further information on any senior center activities, call the registration office at 847-692-3597.
Kentucky Derby Party Monday, May 4, 12:30-2:30pm Bring your big hats and put on your Sunday best. After dining on finger sandwiches and sweets, you’ll place your bets on the horses you think have the best odds at winning. Prizes will be
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The Buck Stops Here May 11, 12:30-3 p.m. Jim Gibbons is back by popular demand to present the life of the Missouri farmer, Harry S. Truman , who became our 33rd President of the United States. Gibbons will show that even though, unanimously the politicians, the press, and the pollsters acclaimed Thomas E. Dewey was the sure presidential winner, the voters were wild about Harry! Lunch is catered. Fee is $17 Member/$19 Guest.
Marilyn Monroe: From Norma Jeane to Movie Queen May 13, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Susan Benjamin, Maine South High School teacher from 19701977 comes to the Park Ridge Park District Senior Center to present Marilyn Monroe. With stories and
calendar | from page 5 your kids world with breezy folkpop tunes from her three Parent’s Choice award-winning CDs. This upbeat, interactive concert will have kids dancing and clapping along to Laura’s original catchy tunes.
MAY 5
Go to the North Pole– Positive Principles for Success. 7 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. Polar explorer John Huston uses stories from his unsupported expedition to the North Pole to illustrate ways to achieve your goals and succeed in a changing environment. Highlighted by stunning imagery and emotional accounts of extreme human endurance, this presentation will leave you energized to take on the challenges you face.
MAY 6
Mozart and the Mighty Mahler Fifth Symphony. 7:30-9:15 p.m.The PickwickTheatre, 5 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 847-692-7726 or visit www.parkridgecivicorchestra.org.
MAY 8
Pioneer Park Family Fun Nights. 5-9 p.m. at Pioneer Park Mini Golf & Batting Cages, 7135 N. Harlem Ave., Niles. For $7per
film clips, this program shares the story of her transformation from solitary child to movie goddess. Lunch is catered. Fee is $17 Member/$19 Guest. Contact the Park Ridge Senior Center at 847692-3597.
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, contact the registration office at 847-692-3597.
Morton Grove Senior Center 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
person play one round of mini-golf, get one batting cage token, hot dog, chips and a small drink. For more information, call 847-5832746 or visit www.niles-parks.org.
MAY 9
Kiwanis Annual Pancake Breakfast. 7-11 a.m. at the Park Ridge Presbyterian Church, 1300 W. Crescent Ave. The Kiwanis Club of Park Ridge-Morning will hold its Annual Pancake Breakfast on Saturday. The meal will include allyou-can-eat pancakes, sausage and beverages. Prices are: Adults $6 (before May 9) $7 at the door. Kids $3 (before May 9) $4 at the door. There will also be a raffle featuring gift certificates and prizes. Funds raised are donated to agencies and organizations in the Park Ridge community. Plant and Garden Sale. 8 a.m. to noon at First United Methodist Church, 418 Touhy Ave., Park Ridge. The sixth annual Plant and Garden Sale, sponsored by the First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge offers a huge variety of seasoned perennials. In past years, there are been upwards of 500 plants, represented by 130 varieties, including bearded iris, bee balm, coral bells, peonies and even hydrangea, most priced at $6 for a generous container. Hanging baskets and geranium and herb pots are also available. For more information, call 847-825-3144.
and learning opportunities can get more information by visiting www. mortongroveil.org or calling 847663-3070.
Health and Wellness Programs A variety of Health and Wellness Programs are available for Morton Grove residents. Please note that some programs require registration.
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. 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
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ways drivers can compensate for these changes in improving their driving skills. Upon completion, drivers may receive a discount on a portion of their automobile insurance. Courses are now offered monthly in Morton Grove. The cost of the course is $12 for AARP members and $14 for non-members. Inperson registration is required at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center.
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.
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