Niles 5-21-15

MAY 21, 2015 VOL. 59 ISSUE 33

u.S. News & World Report evaluated performance, college preparation

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Featured News

district 207 schools Make u.s. neWs ‘Best’ list

COMMUNITY

historical museum expands hours, offers July 4 raffle New weekend schedule coincides with farmers’ market

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NEWS Niles considers alternate water source Evanston proposal could save village more than $130 million over time

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POLICE Click It or Ticket campaign runs through May 25 Police department will step up enforcement of seat belt violations

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FORUM

Niles should move slowly on ‘Super-TIf’ see page 5

SPORTS Wolves 3rd in state Niles West sophomore wins state title

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BUSINESS maloney delivers first chamber address see page 11

Area artists share works with shoppers, businesses during inaugural downtown event

BY TRACY GRUEN | FOR THE BUGLE owntown park Ridge came to life Saturday, as guests to the area enjoyed music and various works of art while strolling through the city’s streets.

The park Ridge Art & Music Walk featured a wide variety of art and music at 20 participating businesses in the uptown and South park areas.

“It was wonderful,” said kristin Wilkens, a Chicago artist whose work was displayed during the event at Tealula, a fairview Avenue tea shop. “It’s nice to meet members of the community and get input about my art.”

Wilkens loves to paint portraits of interesting people, such as a group of elderly, super stylish women who love to dress up every single day.

“I just love to capture people and their personalities in each portrait,” said Wilkens, who added that she hopes people can relate to the subjects in her portraits. one of Wilkens’ paintings captured Tealula’s colorful sandwich board, and the art walk she displayed at the event featured similar unique designs, as well as portraits and sculptures.

“She has a great sense of humor that comes out through her art,” said Gaye Wilkens, kristin’s mother.

The park Ridge Chamber of Commerce Retail Committee organized the park Ridge Art & Music Walk. participating businesses included Affresco, Belle & Beau, Camp Willow, Cream of the Crepe, dick pond, dolcetti pastry, elements Massage, fJ ernesto’s, hill’s hallmark, houlihans, Indira Salon, perry’s pizza, Sola Salons, Tealula, Two Sisters, uptown Girlz, Whole foods and Winestyles. see ‘ART WALK’ on Page 15

kristin Wilkens was one of many artists who displayed their work Saturday during the inaugural park Ridge Art & Music Walk. (photo By Tracy Gruen | for The Bugle)

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community > morton grove

Historical museum expands hours, offers July 4 raffle New weekend schedule coincides with Morton Grove Farmers’ Market

U.S. News & World Report evaluated performance, college preparation

By bugle staff nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @NilesILNews

The Morton Grove Historical Society announced last week that it will extend the hours of operation for the Morton Grove Historical Museum, giving local history buffs cause for celebration.

The move is part of an effort to make the museum, which is comprised of the Haupt-Yehl House Museum and the John & Mary Helen Slater Educational Center, more accessible to those interested in local history.

The museum is now open to the public on weekdays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Additionally, the museum will be open from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturdays, starting June 6 and running through Oct. 17.

The historical society said the Saturday hours will coincide with the Morton Grove Farmers’ Market in order to allow people attending the market the opportunity to browse the museum’s collections

District 207 schools make U.S. News ‘Best’ list

and exhibits.

For the first time this year, the historical society said it will sell raffle tickets that will give one winner the opportunity to bring up to eight people to watch the July 4 fireworks in Harrer Park from the VIP enclosed back yard of the museum.

The yard overlooks the parks, which attracts thousands of visitors to watch the annual fireworks display.

Raffle tickets are $10 each or three for $25 with proceeds benefiting the historical society. Only 200 tickets will be sold, and the drawing will take place on the front porch of the museum on June 27 at noon.

Starting Oct. 24, the weekend schedule will revert to being open on Sunday afternoons from 2-4 p.m. until the market opens in the spring of 2016.

The museum, 6240 Dempster St., is located inside the historic Haupt-

Yehl House, which was built in 1888

by Nicholas Haupt.

The Haupt family owned the home until 1984.

The Morton Grove Historical Society and Morton Grove Park District helped save the house from demolition and moved it from its original location on Lincoln Avenue it to its current site in Harrer Park.

In 1986, the John & Mary Helen Educational Center, named after long-time community volunteers John and Mary Helen Slater, was constructed to compliment the original house and host historical exhibits.

The current exhibit, titled “The Recreation and Leisure History of Morton Grove,” will run through summer into early fall.

For more Information about the museum or to purchase raffle tickets, call 847-965-0330 or email mdlando@mortongroveparks.com.

By bugle staff nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @NilesILNews

Maine Township High School District 207 has another reason to celebrate, after all three of its schools made the U.S. News & World Report’s list of “Best High Schools.” Of the 177 Illinois high school on this year’s list, Maine South ranked No. 24, Maine West No. 50 and Maine East No. 51. Schools were evaluated on how effectively they educated their least-advantaged students, overall student performance on state-required tests and college preparation.

“I am so proud of our students and staff for the overall improvements we’ve made in our instructional programs,” District 207 Superintendent Ken Wallace said.

Earlier this year, the district’s

three schools were recognized by the Washington Post as some of the most challenging high schools in the country.

Wallace said the district has made a “concerted effort” to increase access to its accelerated and advanced placement programs over the last 10 years.

Poor and minority students, according to Wallace, are often underrepresented in these programs.

“Our families, partner elementary districts and our communities are all a part of this,” he said. “They expect great things of us, as they should, and our board of education has helped us set a course for continuous improvement.”

Despite these gains, Wallace said it’s important to continue working towards increased student access to accelerated learning programs.

The district’s teachers, staff and administration also played an important role in the recent achievements, according to the superintendent, who called them “some of the very best in the world.”

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village news > niles

Village of Niles considers alternate water source Proposal expected to save village more than $130 million

By Tracy Gruen for the bugle

nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @NilesILNews

The village of Niles would save more than $100 million over the next 40 years by choosing Evanston as its water supplier, according to a presentation to the village board last week.

Bill Balling of consulting firm WRB gave a special presentation to village trustees on May 12 highlighting the capital costs and savings of the proposal over time.

The village currently purchases water from Chicago.

Due to the increasing cost of its current water supplier, Niles is looking to pair up with Morton Grove or both Morton Grove and Park Ridge in order to purchase water from Evanston.

Balling said Chicago’s water rates in 2005 were $1.33 per 1,000 gallons but noted that they have jumped to $3.81 per 1,000 gallons in 2015. The operating cost of receiving water

from Chicago is $4.04 per 1,000 gallons. With an average purchase volume of 3.88 million gallons per day, the village currently spends $5.4 million per year.

“We don’t want our residents to suffer with high water rates,” said Hayley Garard, communications and multimedia coordinator for the village of Niles. “With Chicago’s rates skyrocketing we needed another option.”

According to WRB, those rates have increased by 186 percent since 2005. If the village used Evanston’s water service, Balling said the operating cost would be $1.03 per 1,000 gallons. Additionally, the village could save $1.4 million each year for every $1 cut from the 1,000-gallon wholesale price.

Garard said the village must also consider the capital cost of choosing an alternative water supply source, as well as its reliability and longterm rate stability.

If Niles and Morton Grove received service from Evanston,

Proposal would require an initial capital investment of at least $43 million to construct a water main to transport water from Evanston’s Water Treatment Plant.

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construction of a new water main to transport the water would contribute to $56 million in capital costs.

However, Balling said there would be a 40-year savings of $139 million.

If Park Ridge joined the group, the capital cost would be $43 million and the savings over 40 years would be $164 million.

“This is what they call a legacy project,” said Niles Village Manager Steve Vinezeano, who noted the

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significant cost savings over time.

Balling said the goal is to determine the participating communities by July. The next step would be to form a water commission and award contracts by the end of 2015. Niles’ contract with the city of Chicago expires in 2019 and Morton Grove’s contract expires in 2018.

In March, Wilmette and Glenview withdrew a joint proposal for Niles and Morton to receive water from

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Wilmette’s treatment facility.

Vinezeano said Wilmette and Glenview withdrew the offer because a reconstruction project along Harlem Avenue interfered with a proposed timeline for the necessary construction of a new water main connecting to the village to the Wilmette-Glenview water transmission system.

“We didn’t have all the information to make the decision,” Vinezeano said.

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police > niles

police > des plaines

Click It or Ticket campaign runs Officers mourn Police Chief Joseph Kozenczak through May 25 Police department will step up enforcement of seat belt violations The Niles Police Department, along with local law enforcement agencies across the state, kicked off the 2015 Click It or Ticket campaign on May 11.

During the campaign, which runs through May 25, officers will be cracking down on motorists and passengers not wearing their seat belts.

In Illinois, all drivers and passengers must wear seat belts

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

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Emily M. Barone, 39, 8200 block of Argyle, Norridge, was arrested at 10:15 a.m. May 8 in the 8600 block of Dempster Street for retail theft.

2

Mohammed R. Hashim, 45, 1400 block of Lehigh, Glenview, was arrested at 2:34 a.m.

May 7 on Oakton and River Drive for suspended registration and driving while license suspended.

3

Angel V. Pantooas, 24, 7500 block of Oakley, Chicago, was arrested at 1:28 .m. May 9 in the 7000 block of Touhy for driving while license revoked.

4

Jeremy R. Spiros, 23, 8800 block of Cumberland, Niles, was arrested at 1 a.m. May 11 in the 8200 block of Elizabeth for failure to give information upon striking a motor vehicle.

5

Esau Galvez-Mendoza, 25, 3000 block of Karolv, Chicago, was arrested at 2:27 a.m. May 12 in the 8100 block of Oak for aggravated DUI.

in all seating positions in the car.

Children are required to be in a car seat or booster seat until at least age 8. Niles police added that all children younger than 13 should ride in the back seat.

“Memorial Day weekend kicks off the busy summer driving season, and we want to ensure that everyone arrives at their destination safe and sound,” Niles police Sgt. Robert Tornabene said.

“Our officers are prepared to ticket anyone, front or back seat, who is not wearing a seat belt.”

Tornabene said law enforcement will be cracking down on seat belt violators around the clock.

“If law enforcement finds you on the road unbuckled anytime or anywhere, you can expect to get a ticket – not a warning,” he added.

Back seat passengers in Illinois accounted for 48 fatalities and more than 7,500 injuries in 2013, according to Niles police. Of these 48 fatalities, 24 were not wearing seat belts.

For more information about the Click It or Ticket campaign, visit www.buckleupillinois.org.

Memorial gathering will take place Friday at 9 a.m

Former Des Plaines Police Chief Joseph Kozenczak passed away May 13 at the age of 75. Kozenczak’s public safety career with Des Plaines began Jan. 17, 1962.

He became the city’s police chief in 1985 and served in that role until his retirement in 1989.

Park Ridge

A memorial gathering will take place Friday, May 22, at 9 a.m., followed by a public memorial Mass at 10 a.m. at the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe, 1170 N. River Road, Des Plaines.

Memorial donations can be made in Kozenczak’s name to St. Jude Hospital – 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 381059959 – or Covenant House – Times Square Station, P.O. Box 731, New York, NY, 101080900.

For more information, visit www.glhillsfuneralhome.com.

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Peter S. Hoffer, 24,1300 block of Highland Drive, Des Plaines, was arrested at 2:32 a.m.

May 5 in the 1100 block of Gillick for burglary.

6

John Summers, 23, 4000 block of Dundee Road, Northbrook, was arrested at 2:32 a.m.

May 5 in the 1100 block of Gillick for burglary.

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Polak Bogdan, 59, 8200 block of West Irving Park Road, Chicago, was arrested at 8:10 p.m.

May 7 on Dee and Mary Jane for no driver’s license and driving while using an electronic device.

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Gonzalo Cordero, 28, 3400 block of West Palmer, Chicago, was arrested at 6:33 a.m. May 6 in the 200 block of South Vine for leaving the scene of an accident.

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David Curcio, 51, 100 block of Hintz, Arlington Heights, was arrested at 1:55 p.m.

May 7 in the 100 block of Hintz, Arlington Heights, for harassment by telephone.

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Bogdan Placek, 45, 1700 block of Good Avenue, Park Ridge, was arrested at 4:09 p.m. May8 on Mayfield and Potter for domestic battery and aggravated domestic battery.

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Ashley R. Kirkland, 35, 400 block of South Knight, Park Ridge, was arrested at 2:54 a.m. May

16 Luis

Cordero, 44, Niles, was arrested on May 11 on Dempster and Ozark for driving while license revoked.

10 in the 400 block of South Knight for domestic battery.

Morton Grove

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Narenbayer Tumargayar, 31, Park Ridge, was arrested on May 6 in the 9100 block of Waukegan for no valid driver’s license.

14 Christian

Cardenas, 32, Chicago, was arrested on May 9 in the 6800 block of Dempster for DUI-alcohol and driving while license revoked.

15

Miroslaw Karp, 46, Crystal Lake, was arrested in the 8700 block of Waukegan for DUI-alcohol.

17

Thomas D. Ericson, 40, Melrose Park, was arrested on May 11 in the 6300 block of Oakton for retail theft.

18 Andre

Turner, 34, Calumet Park, was arrested on May 12 in the 6300 block of Oakton for retail theft.

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Trustees should move slowly on ‘Super-TIF’ EDITORIAL

TIFs cost more than they’re worth

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Niles village staff is preparing a “Super-TIF” plan for an area covering 192 acres from Gross Point Road and Lehigh to the North Branch of the Chicago River. The trouble is that TIFs were created as a spark for lighting up areas that were seriously another blighted. perspective It’s hard to believe with morgan dubiel that any part of Niles is “blighted,” particularly the eminently developable and financially attractive area of the “SuperTIF.” Right now, Niles is approximately 96 percent leased up. That’s significantly higher than surrounding areas and much better than Chicago. Let’s look at what tax increment financing districts do.

TIFs lock out other taxing bodies from property tax growth in a designated area for 23 years. Similar to pulling yourself up by your own boots, TIFs at best break-even, as they force taxes to rise in other areas to cover the missing revenues.

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MAY 21

Hot Ticket–’American Sniper’.

2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. (2014, R, 2 hr. 12 min.) Navy Seal sniper Chris Kyle’s pinpoint accuracy saves countless lives on the battlefield and turns him into a legend. Back home with his wife and kids after four tours of duty, however, Chris finds that it is the war he can’t leave behind. Cast: Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller.

MAY 22

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 847-5832746 or visit www.niles-parks.org.

MAY 26

Film–’Back to the Future II’. 11:30 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. (1989, PG, 1 hr. 40

Does anybody think that property taxes in Illinois are going to go down over the next 23 years?

TIFs simply transfer public funds to private developers that are already rich and have access to capital through investment or loans, worse the reasons for blight in many neighborhoods are a direct cause of government rules and regulations that make development tough. TIFs have hurt the middle class and working families in Illinois.

How does that relate to Niles?

A village-ordered report on Niles’ Super-TIF shows that the area generated $79.5 million in 2013.

After the Super-TIF, the area is expected to generate between $130 million and $170 million 23 years from now. At the historically average U.S. inflation rate of 3.22 percent, you’d expect taxes to rise to $165 million in that area without a dime of public money being spent.

Niles will borrow $45 million today in the hope that future taxes will pay off the borrowing over 23 years. It doesn’t make sense at all.

How many properties were purchased in the Super-TIF area with the new buyers banking on getting some free public money?

How many projects are on hold waiting to see how much Niles will pay developers to develop what they already want to develop?

These already wealthy developers

are simply hoping to score even greater profits with free public money. If TIFs were such a great thing, then why are Chicago and Cook County so upside down financially? If TIFs really help lead redevelopment and improve blighted areas, then why isn’t Illinois a shining economic powerhouse?

A nationwide study of TIFs by the University of Texas showed that some TIFs do work, but only under the following circumstances. First, the area targeted had to be a “seriously blighted zone” with little to attract private development, and secondly, have poor infrastructure. Additionally, these successful TIFs typically had minimal to no residential or business relocation needs. Finally, current ownership was concentrated in a few hands.

No part of Niles’ Super-TIF meets this description.

For these reasons Niles Trustees should take a “go slow and prove it” approach to staff recommendations for a Super-TIF. A pilot approach on a much smaller and more focused scale to an area that is seriously blighted is the smarter path.

After a 4- to 6-year period and once the system is proven, then you can go ahead with the full-scale project. In the meantime, let developers in the area develop their own properties. Fortyfive million dollars and a focus on an area that is ripe for development is the wrong kind of TIF for Niles.

min.) Marty visits 2015 to straighten out the future of the McFly family.

To correct the problems created by a stolen time machine, Marty and Doc must return to 1955, Cast: Michael J Fox, Christopher Lloyd.

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MAY 27

National Senior Health and Fitness Day. 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at at Central Baptist Village, 4747 N. Canfield Ave., Norridge. Central Baptist Village will celebrate National Senior Health and Fitness Day with a day of classes and activities designed to support wellness in body and mind.

All programs are free and open to the public. For more information, visit www.cbvillage.org.

MAY 28

Power Employment Workshop.

9:30 a.m. at the Morton Grove public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. Instructors from business and career services of the Illinois WorkNet Center in Arlington Heights will discuss resumes and cover letters, online job applications,

MAY 29

Grand Re-opening Celebration.

4-8 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. Come explore the newly remodeled Library and see all the possibilities the new space offers. Event includes refreshments, crafts for children and teens, live music, and 50/50 raffle. For more information, call 847-929-5102 or visit calendar.mgpl.org.

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 847-5832746 or visit www.niles-parks.org.

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Aries

MARCH 21 TO ApRIl 20

Having the nerve to assert your rights is not the problem.

However, choosing to be assertive in appropriate situations and for the right reasons might challenge you in the week ahead.

Avoid taking on additional debt.

gemini

M AY 2 2 T O J u N E 2 1

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leo

J u lY 2 3 T O A u G u S T 2 1

The more you give, the more you get. An insurmountable obstacle in the workplace or with regard to your health can be conquered if you’re willing to ask for help. Fix problems early in the week before the molehill becomes a mountain.

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librA

SEpTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

In the week ahead, you may be tempted to give in to temptations. Perhaps a clove of garlic hung by the door will keep the green-eyed monster away. Fostering trust could change your luck for the better in romantic affairs.

sAgittArius

NOvEMBER 23 TO dECEMBER 22

it on your hands and mind your own business. Don’t meddle or make changes this week, especially regarding work-related issues, as you might unleash difficulties that will take a long time to clear up.

AquArius

JANuARY 21 TO fEBRuARY 19

Dependable ways are the best ones. People have come to rely on you to take care of daily responsibilities like clockwork. There’s no reason to change a routine that works well.

Perform regular rituals in the upcoming week.

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tAurus

A p R I l 2 1 T O M AY 2 1

You have a passion for success, but must work harder than others to reap the rewards. Remain polite even if you’re tired. There’s a New Moon in your sign tonight that might help you switch direction in the coming week.

cAncer

J u N E 2 2 T O J u lY 2 2

Spring is a time of growth, but money doesn’t grow on trees. It will pay to prune unneeded expenses. Because you feel ambitious and want to show up rivals, you may be tempted to overspend in the week ahead.

virgo

AuGuST 22 TO SEpTEMBER 23

You may need to take a few steps backward to continue to forge forward in the week ahead. The opinions of those close to you could become a focal point. You may find opportunities to further your education.

scorpio

OCTOBER 24 TO NOvEMBER 22

Keep a watchful eye on the bottom line. When money is concerned, it’s difficult to remain solvent when there are more “takers” than “givers.” Remain aware of a shift of interest by your closest partners in the week ahead.

cApricorn

dECEMBER 23 TO JANuARY 20

Talk is cheap, but a passing comment may save you from making an expensive mistake. Making the right connections in the early part of the week could catapult you into a more powerful position.

pisces

fEBRuARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Mum’s the word. You may easily recognize someone else’s faults, but you’re not required to point them out.

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gymnastics

Wolves 3rd in state Jamiyankhuu wins all-around

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

Niles West sophomore Nomondali Jamiyankhuu didn’t get medical clearance to compete in gymnastics this season until April and even then, he was supposed to only compete in four events at the sectional meet.

He, however, competed in all six events and qualified for the all-around for the state tournament.

There, he posted a score of 52.7 and won the state title in the all-around.

In the all around, Jamiyankhuu posted a 9.1 on floor, an 9.05 on pommel horse, a 7.70 on rings, a 9.20 on vault, an 8.45 on parallel bar, an 9.2 on high bar, for an average of 8.783.

Jamiyankhuu said coming back from his injury to compete this season was never a question.

“I love gymnastics. I have been doing it for nine years now,” he said. “When I was out, I would go to the gym and see the other kids out there and that gave me more motivation to go out there and do it. They are improving and I was sitting there injured with a broken back. Seeing that motivated me to come back and get better. “(Coach Adrian Bautista) set a level for me and told me I could do four events and get to state, but I just wanted to go all out.”

Bautista knows what it means to have a gymnast like Jamiyankhuu on the team.

“We have a Michael Jordan, a Kobe Bryant, whoever you want to say,” Bautista said. “He is that athlete. He is a competitor. He was a little tired coming off a major injury, and he was still one of the best in the state.

“It is fun watching him. The kids go wild and the crowd goes wild and we have four guys behind him doing their job.”

As a team, Niles West placed third with a 149.0. It was the team’s best score of the season, besting the 146 posted at the sectional meet.

Stevenson was the state team champion with a 151.65, followed

by Wheaton Co-op (149.4).

“It was a success. With this team, I never thought we would be this good. With the help of Dali and the rest if the guys putting in a lot of work, we had a great meet and I am excited,” Bautista said. “It was a great meet. We came out strong. We hit every event – it wasn’t perfect – but we know we are not a perfect team, we are just putting up the best gymnastics that we can do.

The guys are having fun.”

Bautista knows with the success of Jamiyankhuu and his goals to compete in college, this may be his final season with the Wolves, as there are other options that could help secure him a better college scholarship.

“He wants to be part of Niles West gymnastics and he loves the team,” Bautista said. “He has opportunities to do other things

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Nomondali Jamiyankhuu of Niles West won the all-around state championship Friday.

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Mujica, Rafanan returning to state for Wolves Maine South relay squad advances to EIU By mike sandrolini sports reporter

mike@buglenewspapers.com @Voyager_Sport

After missing qualifying for this weekend’s girls Class 3A state meet in the 100-meter high hurdle by just under .2 of a second, Niles West junior Jasmine Rafanan was not about to be denied later in the day in the 300 lows at last Thursday’s Loyola Sectional.

Rafanan, who came out for track for the first time last spring and advanced to state in the 300 lows, secured a return trip to Charleston by finishing second with a time of 47.28 seconds.

She’ll be joined at state by senior distance runner Christine Mujica, who took second in the 3,200.

The Wolves tallied 43 points, good for fifth place out of 13 squads in the team standings. Maine South, which finished the afternoon in

11th place, will be represented at state by its 4x800 relay squad. New Trier ran away with the sectional championship, piling up 116 points.

NILES WEST Rafanan checked in at 15.51 seconds in the 100 highs, just shy of the state qualifying standard of 15.34. But she kept on the heels of 300 lows sectional champion Hannah Hess of Loyola throughout that race to finish a comfortable second place, more than a second ahead of the third-place finisher.

“I was devastated (referring to the 100 lows), but in the 300 I knew it,” she said. “I’ve been working very hard for this so I think everything is just coming together.”

Niles West coach Mark Medland said hard work comes naturally for both Rafanan and Mujica, whose 3,200 time of 11:03.93 was well

under the qualifying time (11:16.04) and just one second off the Niles West school record.

“Both of these girls, they work all summer long; they go to the summer camps,” Medland said.

“Jazmine worked as hard as she can trying to pick up the 100 hurdles.

She’s learned a lot and hopefully what we’re going to see is getting them downstate and have good performances.

“Next year, Christine is off to DePaul University and Jazmine will be a senior, and hopefully Jazmine comes back and is the top hurdler at sectional.”

Mujica, a two-time cross country state qualifier, qualified in the 1,600 last May. Medland pointed out that Mujica has been running both the 3,200 and 1,600 this year, and last Thursday, she just missed qualifying in both events. Mujica took fifth in the 1,600 in 5:15:47; the automatic qualifying time is 5:14.24.

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Niles West’s Christine Mujica advanced to state in the 3200-meter run.

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tennis > maine south

Hawk freshman wins No. 1 singles title

By mike sandrolini sports reporter

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After two years at the Oak Park-River Forest Sectional, the Maine South boys tennis team will be at New Trier, along with Niles West, this weekend.

Both the Hawks and Wolves were competitive at last weekend’s CSL South tournament, with Maine South freshman, Danilo Kovacevic, winning the title at No. 1 singles, 6-1, 6-0.

“It feels good to win as a freshman and lift my school up,” Kovacevic said. “I think I’m playing really good. Today was a really good day and I made my shots.”

“It’s the first time that’s been

done in a while,” said Maine South coach Greg Young, referring to the last time a Hawks freshman won the CSL South singles crown. “Ten to 13 years.”

The Hawks, who finished third in the conference this season, also had sophomore Colin Wesselkamper in the championship match at No. 2 singles. He ended up second after dropping the match, 6-2, 6-2.

Additionally, Maine South saw each of its Nos. 1-4 doubles tandems advance to third-place matches (all went down to defeat). Dominic Spalinski and Nick Salgia—a state qualifier in doubles last year with a different partner—make up the Hawks’ No. 1 team. Dominic’s brother,

Daniel, and George Grecu are at No. 2 doubles, while the teams of Brian Gentile and Tommy Deeter, and Michael John Siwek and Kevin Woroch are at No. 3 and 4, respectively.

Kovacevic, who has been playing in USTA events since age 8, said he’s looking forward to sectionals.

“Right now I’m playing some of my better tennis,” he said.

“It’s going to be tough but I think I can qualify for state.”

Young said remaining at the OPRF sectional, rather than participating in the New Trier sectional, might have given the Hawks better opportunities to qualify additional players for state.

“I think we would have had a chance and qualify more than

one participant,” he said. “But we’re looking forward to going in (to New Trier) and competing.

We’re hoping to qualify as many as we can.”

As for Kovacevic’s chances of going to state, Young said, “I think he’s got a chance to do that. Singles are going to be tough and doubles are going to be tougher.”

Meanwhile, each of Niles West’s top three singles players played for third place at the CSL South tourney. Senior Jesse Sacks lost 6-0, 6-0, at No. 1, while No. 2 player Dan Weiss went three sets before falling, 7-6, 4-6, 1-6.

Aleksa Tubic dropped a 6-3, 6-2 match at No. 3.

However, Niles West coach Andrew Suarez indicated that the Wolves are “going to go stronger in doubles” at sectionals.

“This is the core group of guys that that entire team kind depends on for wins, so they’re solid and experienced,” Suarez said. “I’ve got a good feeling; hopefully we can squeak (some players through to state). I think we’ve got a good chance of getting one team to state.

That hasn’t been done in some time at sectional but I’m looking forward to it.”

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Jordan goldberg SeNIoR All-ARouNd GyMNAST, NIleS WeST Are you a Twitter person or a Facebook person? facebook

How many friends do you have?

Around 950.

What do you like about Facebook?

It’s just a good way for me to connect with people that don’t live in the Chicagoland area. I have a lot of friend that live outside of the u.S. so it’s nice to keep in touch with them and see what’s going on in their lives.

Do you do a lot of posting?

I don’t post things that often. My social media life isn’t all that exciting. I post for gymnastics; we have our own (Niles West gymnastics) page so I’m able to communicate with everyone on the team at once and it helps out.

todd hoWard @tncuniversity “Michigan will head to Bolingbrook, Illinois instead of Tampa, florida on June 6th in their Summer Swarm Tour.”

district 219 @nthsd219 “The Niles West Boys’ Gymnastic team took 3rd at the IhSA State meet.” ihsa archives @ihsaarchives “did you know this year’s boys tennis meet will be the 100th in #IhSA history? 3rd sport (after boys track and basketball) to celebrate 100!”

“We were kind of going back and forth on things through the entire outdoor season,” Medland said. “It kind of got to the point where we just said, ‘Well, let’s try both and see what happens.’

“We’re thrilled for her; she ran an 11:03. That’s a personal best by 24 seconds.”

Mujica said she’ll be better prepared competing at Charleston this time around, and will avoid getting boxed in by other runners.

“The goal this whole season and cross country season has been to get out as fast as I can, establish position and hope the race goes my way,” she said.

Though she didn’t qualify for state, junior Roma Siddiqui turned in credible performances in the 100 and 200 dashes, as well as the 400.

Siddiqui finished third in the 200, and fourth in both the 100 and 400.

She was 6/10ths of a second short of qualifying in the 100 and 7/10ths of a second shy of qualifying in the 200.

“Roma did an awesome job,” Medland said. “She was very close.”

Maine south The Hawks’ 4x800 relay team led early in the race, but fell out of the lead … and fell behind to third with two laps to go. That’s when junior anchor Casey Bomrad kicked into overdrive.

Bomrad helped the squad get under the state cut (9:38.24) to secure its ticket to state. The Hawks’ quartet of Bomrad, juniors Kalina Gardiner and Julia Sirvinskas and freshman Olivia Niziolek turned in a time of 9:36.64.

“I was really, really worried because we were a little behind,” said Bomrad, who’s making her first trip downstate. “I was just going

to try and stay with them with the girl in front of me from Loyola and make up for any time we lost.”

“We knew it was going to be tough,” said Maine South coach Jeff Downing. “The leadoff leg came on and did as well as she could, and legs two and three ran solid. We had the lead and jockeyed into third place. Now all of a sudden you’ve got to run 9:38, and it looked like on paper we might not make it, but the anchor leg really came on strong.

“We ran a good time, but as a group we’ve had ups and downs, and you just had to figure out a way to put it all together on the right day and hit the time.”

Even though it will be Bomrad and Niziolek’s first state meet, Gardiner and Sirvinskas have experience in state competition. They have been part of Maine South state qualifying cross country teams, and Sirvinskas was on the Hawks’ state-qualifying 4x800 team her freshman year.

Former track and cross country all-staters Emily Leonard (Dayton) and Megan Lemersal (Illinois) were on hand to cheer on the Hawks at Loyola last Thursday.

“Two years in a row they led the team in terms of individuals,” Downing said “We knew we were going have to get a group together (this year) and put together a team because we didn’t have the outstanding, top-notch No. 1 runner, so these girls were going to have to be together and learn how to run faster and faster at every meet.”

Sophomore Olivia Holmes registered the highest individual finish for Maine South during the afternoon, placing third in the 3,200 in 11:41.40. She needed a time of 11:16.04 or lower to qualify for state.

wolves | frOm page 7 and he might do the USGA next year, but we will talk about that.”

Jamiyankhuu said he enjoys being part of the Wolves and competing for the school.

“High school is a lot more fun because your teammates are always screaming and yelling,” he said. “It is more of a fun atmosphere. In club, we train all year round and the meets are quiet, more serious.”

Jamiyankhuu tied for first on the rings with a 9.1, he also placed second in the state in the floor exercise with a 9.4 and the pommel horse with a 9.15 He was third on horizontal bar with an 8.4, 10th in the vault (8.65) and 11th on parallel bars (7.95).

David Thai was fifth on the rings with an 8.85.

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Joys and benefits of labeling City seeks volunteers for boards Labels serve as reminders, make finding things easier

took to actually hang things where they belonged because seeing the labels wouldn’t permit her to do otherwise.

Labels can serve not only as a reminder of where something goes, but also make it easy to find things

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I had a client who used to hang will allow them to easily find things her clothes in the first spot she and put them away. Well, I’m at least could find in her closet. Once we sure it will make it easy for them to labeled the various sections of the find things!

I suggest you use a label maker closet using Closet Rod Organizers from The Container Store (they (they’re widely available at look like the size markers you find office supply stores and general on clothing racks in retail stores), merchandise stores) or print labels she spent the extra 3 seconds it from your computer. It makes a

huge difference to have printed labels rather than handwritten ones – they look neater and are more “official.”

But no matter what kinds of labels you choose, make sure they’re neat and legible and adhere securely. You can label what goes in a particular container, or label the spot where the container goes. Not only is labeling useful, it’s also fun. Once you start, especially if you’re using a label maker, you’ll find excuses to label everything. And if you want to incent your kids to organize their rooms, the promise of being able to use the label maker will be a great incentive. Let’s face it, labeling makes finding things and putting them away almost mindless.

Happy labeling!

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The city of Park Ridge said it is looking for residents to fill two vacancies on the liquor license review board and the animal commission.

There is one vacancy on each commission. The city said interested individuals should complete an application, which is available at www.parkridge. us. Once on the Web page, choose the “Our Government” tab and access the Boards and Commissions Application Form on the right side of the page.

Interested individuals can also pick up a hard-copy of the

application in the lobby of City Hall, 505 Butler Place.

The application and resume should be returned to Deputy Clerk Cheryl Peterson before May 22, either by emailing cpeterso@ parkridge.us or faxing 847-3185300.

Applicants will be contacted to set up a brief interview with the Mayor’s Advisory Board, which will make their recommendation to the mayor.

The Mayor’s Advisory Board consists of Ald. Daniel Knight, Marc Mazzuca, Nicholas Milissis and Roger Shubert.

Mayor Maloney delivers first address to chamber, business community Acting Mayor Marty Maloney delivered his first address to the city’s business community last week during a Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce luncheon.

Maloney discussed the city’s plans for addressing its TIF debt, shrinking state revenues, flooding issues in some parts of the city and business development. Almost 60 business and civic leaders attended the May 13 address.

During the luncheon, Maloney said he would carry on the legacy of transparent government set by his predecessor Dave Schmidt, who passed away earlier this year.

In April, the Park Ridge City Council voted to appoint Maloney acting mayor for the remaining two years on Schmidt’s term.

Maloney remains the Seventh Ward alderman.

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Niles Senior Center 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.

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 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.

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!

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MAY 30

Maker Space: Comic Books.

2-3:30 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. Learn power storytelling techniques through comics. Spend your afternoon creating your very own mini-comic book. Participants will leave with the simple tools and techniques needed to create comics on their own. Grades 2-6. For more information, call 847-929-5102 or visit calendar.mgpl.org.

MAY 31

Critics’ Choice Cinema. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. The Dark Valley (2014, NR, 1 hr. 54 min. German with English subtitles). When a strange man arrives at a desolate Alpine village, mysterious, tragic accidents occur.

JUNE 6

Bike Niles Festival. 9 a.m. at at Gemini Junior High School, 8955 Greenwood Blvd., Niles.

The Bike Niles Fest will consist of three different bike courses for riders of all ages and experience

Rhythm Band members needed Keep a beat or sing along!

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

Poker Tournament Play 7-Card Stud and 5-Card Draw. Cost includes lunch and prizes. Friday, May 29, noon, $5M/$7.50NM.

Spring BBQ Hosted by the Niles Senior Men’s Club. It’s finally Spring!! Time for a great time with good friends and delicious food. We will begin with delicious hamburgers, hot dogs, German potato salad, cole claw, and dessert. Stay for the music and the raffles! Entertainment: Frank Cassano as “Frank Sinatra” has been tantalizing the ears of Chicagoland for over 25 years.

There is reserved seating. Strict deadline for reserved seating is Friday, May 29. Friday, June 5, Doors open at 11 a.m.-2 p.m, $15M/$20NM.

Poker Tournament Play 7-Card Stud and 5-Card Draw. Cost includes lunch and prizes. Friday, May 29, noon, $5M/$7.50NM

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levels. The Tyke Ride course is approximately a half mile long and for ages 4 to 7. The Family Bike Ride is approximately a 2to 3-mile course for ages 7 and older. The Experienced Bike Ride is approximately 6 miles. The fest will also have a wide range of free entertainment, including a Division Stunt Team BMX Show, Safety Town, a bounce house for kids, Ronald McDonald, Snoopy, vendors, food and giveaways.

For more information, visit www. vniles.com.

District 207 Auto Show. 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Maine East High School, 2601 W. Dempster St., Park Ridge. Trophies will be awarded

tournament. Cost includes lunch and prizes. Friday, June 12, at noon. $5M/$7.50NM

from the Senior Center. Fee is $7 Member/$8 Guest.

Introduction to Facebook

Wednesday, May 27, 12:30 p.m.

Treat yourself to hot slices of cheese, sausage, and veggie pizza.

Afterwards play several games of bingo! Fee is $8 Member/$10 Guest. Contact the Park Ridge Senior Center at 847-692-3597 for more information.

Monday, June 15 3-4 p.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.

Park Ridge Senior Center

For further information on any senior center activities, call the registration office at 847-692-3597.

Deer Park Town Center Shopping Tuesday, May 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

As winter begins to thaw, enjoy lunch and an afternoon of shopping with your friends. Deer Park offers stores such as Bath & Body Works, Pier 1 Imports, Gap, Chico’s, Ann Taylor, Vera Bradley, Yankee Candle and many more.

There are many restaurants to choose from including Biaggi’s, California Pizza Kitchen, Noodles & Company, Panera, Stoney River, and Red Robin to name a few. Fee simply includes your transportation, shopping and lunch is on your own. Departs

to the Top 20 vehicles overall, and best of show trophies will be given in the categories of stock, modified, future classic, best engine, best paint, best wheels and best unrestored vehicle. A spectators’ choice trophy will be awarded. Attendees will be able to purchase food and buy raffle tickets for a 50/50 drawing.Car show entry fee is $20, or $15 with advance registration. All proceeds will benefit the District 207 School-Based Health Center.

In the event of rain, show will be rescheduled for June 13.

JUNE 11

Zoning and Subdivision Community Open House, 1 to

Bingo & Pizza

Dominoes Tournament Friday, May 29, 1:00-4:00 Join us on the last Friday of the month for a friendly competition.

Fee is $2 Member/$3 Guest.

Continuing Mah Jongg Class Tuesdays, June 2-July 7, 1-3 p.m.

This class is for those that have just recently completed a Mah Jongg Beginner class. The objective of this class is to focus on the mechanics of game procedures and good selection of hands during the course of the game, and a better knowledge of the National Mah Jongg League card.

This class is for those who already know the game but want very specific exercises and analysis on hand selections. Mah Jongg sets are encouraged, but not required.

Mah Jongg cards are required for every student ($9, supplied by the instructor at the first class).

8 p.m. at Niles Village Hall, 1000 Civic Center Drive. A Community Open House is scheduled for residents, businesses and property owners to learn about

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Students who have a 2015 NMJL published card are exempt. Class begins June 2, register in advance.

Fee is $52 Member/$57 Guest.

Beginning Mah Jongg Class Thursdays, June 4- July 9, 9:3011:30 a.m.

Be part of the millions of players who enjoy Mah Jongg! It is a fascinating rummy-like game played with tiles rather than cards.

In a small amount of time and effort, you can learn the elementary principles of the game. At the completion of this class, every student will know the Mah Jongg basics and be able to play the game with a group on their own. The class is for beginners and those who know the game, but need refresher classes to brush up on skills, rules and strategies. Mah Jongg sets are encouraged, but not required.

Mah Jongg cards are required for every student ($9, supplied by the instructor at the first class).

Students who have a 2015 NMJL published card are exempt. Class begins June 4, register in advance.

Fee is $52 Member/$57 Guest.

Beginning Ukulele Class Thursdays, June 4-July 9, 1:302:30 p.m.

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the proposed new zoning and subdivision rules, as well as a land-use plan for Milwaukee Avenue. For more information, visit www.vniles.com.

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IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS COUNTY DEPARTMENT - CHANCERY DIVISION U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION AS TRUSTEE FOR JPMORGAN MORTGAGE ACQUISITION TRUST 2006-CW1, Plaintiff, -v.EDDIE CHAMBERS, NENA CHAMBERS, 550 IDA CONDOMINIUM ASSOCIATION, UNKNOWN OWNERS-TENANTS AND NON-RECORD CLAIMANTS Defendants 10 CH 29571 550 IDA ST. UNIT 2NW Des Plaines, IL 60016 NOTICE OF SALE PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that pursuant to a Judgment of Foreclosure and Sale entered in the above cause on March 24, 2015, an agent for The Judicial Sales Corporation, will at 10:30 AM on June 25, 2015, at The Judicial Sales Corporation, One South Wacker Drive - 24th Floor, CHICAGO, IL, 60606, sell at public auction to the highest bidder, as set forth below, the following described real estate: Commonly known as 550 IDA ST. UNIT 2NW, Des Plaines, IL 60016 Property Index No. 09-17-409-023-1006.

The real estate is improved with a single family residence.

The judgment amount was $253,356.72.

Sale terms: 25% down of the highest bid by certified funds at the close of the sale payable to The Judicial Sales Corporation. No third party checks will be accepted. The balance, including the Judicial sale fee for Abandoned Residential Property Municipality Relief Fund, which is calculated on residential real estate at the rate of $1 for each $1,000 or fraction thereof of the amount paid by the purchaser not to exceed $300, in certified funds/or wire transfer, is due within twenty-four (24) hours. No fee shall be paid by the mortgagee acquiring the residential real estate pursuant to its credit bid at the sale or by any mortgagee, judgment creditor, or other lienor acquiring the residential real estate whose rights in and to the residential real estate arose prior to the sale. The subject property is subject to general real estate taxes, special assessments, or special taxes levied against said real estate and is offered for sale without any representation as to quality or quantity of title and without recourse to Plaintiff and in AS IS condition. The sale is further subject to confirmation by the court.

Upon payment in full of the amount bid, the purchaser will receive a Certificate of Sale that will entitle the purchaser to a deed to the real estate after confirmation

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of the sale.

The property will NOT be open for inspection and plaintiff makes no representation as to the condition of the property. Prospective bidders are admonished to check the court file to verify all information.

If this property is a condominium unit, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale, other than a mortgagee, shall pay the assessments and the legal fees required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/9(g)(1) and (g) (4). If this property is a condominium unit which is part of a common interest community, the purchaser of the unit at the foreclosure sale other than a mortgagee shall pay the assessments required by The Condominium Property Act, 765 ILCS 605/18.5(g-1).

IF YOU ARE THE MORTGAGOR (HOMEOWNER), YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO REMAIN IN POSSESSION FOR 30 DAYS AFTER ENTRY OF AN ORDER OF POSSESSION, IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 15-1701(C) OF THE ILLINOIS MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE LAW. You will need a photo identification issued by a government agency (driver’s license, passport, etc.) in order to gain entry into our building and the foreclosure sale room in Cook County and the same identification for sales held at other county venues where The Judicial Sales Corporation conducts foreclosure sales.

For information, contact Plaintiff s attorney: KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC, 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850, Chicago, IL 60603, (312) 605-3500 Please refer to file number 10-0272.

THE JUDICIAL SALES CORPORATION One South Wacker Drive, 24th Floor, Chicago, IL 60606-4650 (312) 236-SALE You can also visit The Judicial Sales Corporation at www.tjsc.com for a 7 day status report of pending sales.

KOZENY & McCUBBIN ILLINOIS, LLC 105 WEST ADAMS STREET, SUITE 1850 Chicago, IL 60603 (312) 605-3500 Attorney File No. 10-0272 Attorney Code. 56284 Case Number: 10 CH 29571 TJSC#: 35-5130 NOTE: Pursuant to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, you are advised that Plaintiff s attorney is deemed to be a debt collector attempting to collect a debt and any information obtained will be used for that purpose.

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Peggy Mistak teaches you this very simple and delightful instrument. Participants must provide their own ukulele.

Register in advance. Fee: $25 Member/$30 Guest.

inTerMediaTe ukulele class Thursdays, June 4-July 9, 2:303:30pm Brush up on your skills or learn new songs! This class is for those who have experience playing the ukulele and want to continue their skills.

Participants must provide their own ukulele. Class begins June 4, register in advance. Fee is $25 Member/$30 Guest.

whiTe Fence FarMs: “broadway To blues” June 17, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.

Enjoy good company,

a delicious meal, and a spectacular show featuring Lori Mestas and Paula Williams.

Before the show enjoy White Fence Farm’s famous four piece chicken dinner, potato, coleslaw, pickled beets, kidney bean salad, cottage cheese, corn fritters and vanilla ice cream for dessert. Departs from the Senior Center. Register in advance, registration deadline is June 3.

Fee is $72 Member/$79 Guest.

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. More information at www. mortongroveil.org or by calling

847-663-3070.

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

Please note that some programs require registration.

system is a communication device, which is linked with an emergency center staffed by trained professionals. For further information on the above programs, contact the Social Worker by calling (847) 663-3072.

social services

caregiver supporT group

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

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 10-11:30 a.m. All family caregivers are welcome to attend. For more information call the Village Social Worker 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

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art walK | frOm page 1 Students from local schools played musical instruments during the event, and other area students displayed their artwork at the Educational Service Center on Prospect Avenue.

Sheila Duda, a chamber member who helped organize the event, said she heard positive feedback from local store owners.

“The traffic we had in our store was great,” said Duda, the owner of TeaLula.

For her, the most memorable part of the day was when two eighth grade art students came in and were very excited to meet Wilkens and talk to her about art.

Duda said the event encouraged residents to shop locally, while providing a nice environment of art and music when guests browsed area stores. She feels the art walk featured a very eclectic group of artists, which made the experience even more enjoyable for shoppers.

Duda said the event took a lot of effort from volunteers, and she believes it will continue in future years.

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For space inFo: Maureen viTacco 708-443-2431

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