JUNE 4, 2015 VOL. 59 ISSUE 35
niles, Park ridge among illinois police departments that participated in 13th annual cop on top
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SCHOOLS showing off their talents St. John Brebeuf students host annual talent show
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NEWS niles moves ahead on $7.3-million stormwater project Contract awarded for Cleveland Corridor sewer improvements see page 3
FORUM special Voices: flame of hope promotes respect, inclusion see page 5
BUSINESS save extra when life insurance is not an option see page 11
SPORTS Jump forest Moses places seventh in high jump
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Village board approves new tagline, logo BY TRACY GRUEN | FOR THE BUGLE f you can imagine it, you can achieve it... in Niles. “It’s possible here” is now the official tagline for the village of Niles, after trustees approved the slogan and a new logo at the May 26 village board meeting. Ross Klicker, economic development and marketing coordinator for the village, said the process of developing the tagline and logo involved on-the-street interviews with residents, as well as soliciting feedback from village staff and local businesses. “All three legs of the stool said the same thing,” Klicker said. Mayor Andrew Przybylo said it was important for the new slogan to create desirability for people to want to live and work in Niles.
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area PolICe Take To rooFToPS For SPeCIal olyMPICS
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Area police take to rooftops for Special Olympics Officers covered more than 190 Dunkin’ Donuts rooftops for fundraiser By bugle staff nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @NilesILNews
Photos By of Dick Barton
The second grade class sings a song about the 50 states.; Students Jessica J., left, and Hailey H. perform a piano duet.; Students Renz Y.,left, Hannah W. and Ana P. made veggie racers for the annual talent show.
Annual SJB talent a favorite of staff, students and families Students from St. John Brebeuf School held their popular annual talent show last week in the Parish Ministry Center. There were 26 acts ranging
from veggie car racing, Irish dancing, gymnastics and karate demonstrations during the May 27 show. The student council organized the event, which is
one of the highlights of the end of the school year and a favorite of students, staff, parents and grandparents. For more information on SJB, visit www.sjbschool.org.
Police from Niles and Park Ridge were among hundreds of officers from around the state who ascended Dunkin’ Donuts rooftops Friday for Special Olympics Illinois. Illinois law enforcement covered more than 190 Dunkin’ Donuts rooftops during the 13th annual Cop on Top fundraiser to raise awareness and accept donations for the Law Enforcement Torch Run, which benefits Special Olympics Illinois. Officers from the Park Ridge Police Department were at several Dunkin’ Donuts locations in the city, including 1129 W. Touhy Ave., 2606 W. Dempster St. and 742 W. Higgins Road. Niles police officers conducted “rooftop stakeouts” at three Dunkin’ Donuts locations
“More than $2 million has been raised from this event over the last 12 years, and we’re hoping to set new records this year. “
in the village, including 7039 W. Dempster, 7525 N. Harlem and 7235 N. Caldwell. Anyone who visited a participating Dunkin’ Donuts location and made a donation between 5:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Friday received a free donut. Individuals who donated at least $10 also received a Law Enforcement Torch Run Travel Mug and coupon for free coffee. At some Cop on Top locations, items such as Torch Run T-shirts and hats were available to purchase. Niles police raised more than
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Village moves on $7.3-million stormwater project Some residents not convinced upgrades will prevent flooding By Tracy Gruen for the bugle
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Niles Board of Trustees awarded a multimillion dollar contract for the Cleveland Corridor Sewer Improvement Project to DiMeo Brothers Inc. at the May 26 village board meeting. The project is one of the top priority projects recommended in the village’s stormwater master plan, which was put together by the engineering firm Hey and Associates. The village received a $2 million grant from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District to complete
the project, which has a total price tag of $7.3 million. The sewer improvements are expected to take place over two fiscal years, according to the village. Mary Anderson, director of public works for the village of Niles, said the Cleveland Corridor project will directly help 140 homes, which is the largest number of homes affected by any project in the stormwater master plan. In total, about 700 to 800 homes were identified in the village’s stormwater management plan, according to Anderson. She said the Cleveland Corridor project spans from Oketo Avenue to Caldwell Avenue and includes the installation of a 72-inch relief storm sewer pipe. Steven Yasell, a resident who lives on Odell Avenue, wrote a letter about flooding issues in the area. “Two years of construction is not going to help the surrounding streets when we get another week’s worth of severe storms,” Yasell said
in his letter, which he wrote to other residents. Many of those residents attended last week’s meeting and expressed their concerns. “If something doesn’t get done quickly, I will move out of Niles,” said Jerry Barone, a Oconto Avenue resident who attended the meeting. Donna Ellwanger, who also lives on Oconto, said homeowners in the area have had to use sandbags to prevent water coming into their homes. “Each year, we keep getting more and more promises and nothing gets done,” she said. Mayor Andrew Przybylo said the village has spent more than $1.5 million for a cost sharing program to help residents with flooding issues. “We’re trying to help as many residents as we can,” he said. Jeff Wickenkamp of Hey and Associates said the Cleveland Corridor project doesn’t help everyone in Niles, but stressed that it is one of the top priority areas
identified in the stormwater plan. “[The project] is an opportunity for the village to build something with the [Metropolitan Water Reclamation] District’s assistance,” Wickenkamp said. Wayne Kuehn, a long-time Niles resident, said his flooding problems started in 2001 and he is in favor of the Cleveland Corridor project. Kuehn doesn’t know if the project will benefit his home specifically, but he said he is glad it will help some residents.
“Two years of construction is not going to help the surrounding streets when we get another week’s worth of severe storms.”
In addition to the grant from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District, Anderson said the village is also receiving an improved interest rate through the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency’s revolving loan fund program. “It’s a project that helps a lot of people,” she added.
www.cookcountycrimestoppers.org • 800.535.stop Thursday, June 4, 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 Cathy Ippolito, 51, of the 1900 block of Parkside Drive, Park Ridge, was arrested at 10:52 a.m. May 22 in the 8900 block of Greenwood Avenue for retail theft.
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Daniella Moreno, 29, of the 1700 block of Spaulding Avenue, Chicago, was arrested at 6:05 p.m. May 24 in the 5600 block of Touhy for child endangerment.
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Monika Miskoweicz, 39, of the 6500 block of Ebinger Drive, Niles, was arrested at 9:48 p.m. May 23 in the 6500 block of Ebinger Drive for domestic battery.
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Peter Basquin, 43, of the 300 block of Touhy Avenue, Park Ridge, was arrested at 9:59 p.m. May 23 in the 5600 block of Touhy Avenue for disorderly conduct and assault.
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Mark Leduc, 55, of the 2800 block of Cherry Street, Park Ridge, was arrested at 12:28 a.m. May 25 on Oakton and Greenwood for aggravated driving under the influence and driving with a suspended license.
Park Ridge Panagiotis Kontonis, 35, of the 2500 block of Victor Avenue, Glenview, was arrested May 16 on Potter and Dempster for driving with a suspended driver’s license, suspended registration and no driver’s license on hand.
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cop on top | from page 2 $31,000 for Special Olympics Illinois last year, and the department said its goal for 2015 was $35,000. Last year, officers throughout Illinois raised approximately $430,000 during the Cop on Top event. “More than $2 million has been raised from this event over the last 12 years, and we’re hoping to set new records this year,” Illinois Torch Run Director and Sherman Police Chief Eric Smith said. To recognize Special Olympics Illinois athletes and police officers who took part in the fundraiser, Dunkin’ Donuts created a special
Michelle Kaufman, 18, of the 1300 block of Lundergan Avenue, Park Ridge, was arrested May 16 in the 1100 block of Dee Road for violating the zero tolerance alcohol policy.
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Jared Roggenkamp, 23, of the 3300 block of Gustau Street, Franklin Park, was arrested May 18 in the 700 block of North Avenue, Melrose Park, for residential burglary.
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John Verdino, 19, of the 3200 block of Calwagner Street, Franklin Park, was arrested May 19 in the 700 block of North Avenue, Melrose Park, for residential burglary.
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Nicholas Molinare, 18, of the 100 block of North Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, was arrested in the 2000 block of Des Plaines Avenue for possession of drug paraphernalia.
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Liz Lievanos, 20, of the 10400 block of Betty Court, Rosemont, was arrested May 19 in the 2100 block of Greenwood Avenue for suspended driver’s license, improper rear registration plate lightning and obstructed front windshield.
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George Price, 18, of the 400 block of Elmore, Park Ridge, was arrested May 21 in the 2000 block of Des Plaines Avenue for DUI, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of cannabis, failing to signal and no insurance.
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Bohdan Petryna, 56, of the 200 block of Western Avenue, Park Ridge, was arrested May 21 in the 900 block of St. James Place for no valid driver’s license.
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Nicole Sanchez, 28, of the 600 block of North Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, was arrested
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donut depicting Special Olympics colors. The company also donated $15,000 to the Law Enforcement Torch Run. Over the past 29 years, the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run has raised more than $35 million and increased awareness of Special Olympics Illinois athletes and their accomplishments. Each year, more than 3,000 officers cover 1,500 miles carrying the Flame of Hope through the streets of their hometowns and to the State Summer Games in Normal, Illinois, in June. The goal for the 2015 Torch Run is $4 million, according to the Park Ridge Police Department.
May 28 in the 600 block of North Northwest Highway for domestic battery. Conor Mathisen, 21, of the 6800 block of North Northwest Highway, Chicago, was arrested May 25 on Touhy and Cumberland for possession of drug paraphernalia and not having a driver’s license on hand.
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Sergio Salazar, 39, of the block of Elizabeth Street, Niles, was arrested May 25 on Oakton and Lincoln for no valid driver’s license, no insurance and disobeying a traffic control device.
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Jonas Con, 29, of the 600 block of Dunston Circle, Northbrook, was arrested May 25 on Greenwood and Carol for no valid driver’s license, speeding and no insurance.
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Flame of Hope promotes respect, inclusion EDITORIAL
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disabilities. Often times, the My fellow athlete in Special first perception is what we Olympics, Susie Doyens, stood cannot do. on the golf course of the Bartlett “I was scared and shy. It Hills Golf Club one day with was hard to look at people’s her arms and legs outstretched faces,” said Susie Doyens in a in near perfect form. She public service announcement, was practicing her golf skills titled “Speechless,” for Special with her unified partner, Tom special voices Olympics Illinois. “I was afraid Reasoner. By Daniel if I said something wrong, Susie is a young adult just like Smrokowski everyone would laugh at me.” any other typically developing Similar to Susie, I was scared and adult her age. The quality that makes her different is that she was born with shy that everyone would laugh at me Down syndrome. Tom is the assistant because of the way that I spoke. The barriers of humiliation changed director for the Illinois Law Enforcement Torch Run and the deputy director of for Susie, myself and millions of other administration for the North-East Multi- athletes when we got involved in Special Regional Training Program for the Illinois Olympics. That is beginning to change within law enforcement officers. Both Susie and Tom have played the Special Olympics movement, as unified golf for many years in Special many people are beginning to learn how Olympics Illinois and are breaking down to play unified — thanks to advocates barriers every day between people with such as Tim Shriver, chairman of Special Olympics worldwide. Tim encourages all and without intellectual disabilities. Today, June 4, there are four days until people to play unified— both in sports the Unified Relay Across America comes and in other avenues of their lives. “We can win the battle against to Illinois. The first-ever Unified Relay Across America is an event that will humiliation and play unified to teach unify our nation as it delivers the Flame respect to the world over,” Tim said in a of Hope to Los Angeles for the Special recent email correspondence. This past May 26, the Unified Relay Olympics World Games. For many years, there were a lot of kicked off on the East coast on a crossbarriers for those of us with intellectual country trip, where people with and
without intellectual disabilities are carrying the Flame of Hope to promote respect and inclusion for everyone. Amid many areas of division within our country, the Unified Relay is about “bringing the whole country together behind our athletes,” said Janet Froetscher, CEO of Special Olympics. The Unified Relay will be traveling through all 50 states for 46 days. The Unified Relay will separate to three different routes — north, central and south. Once it arrives in Los Angeles this July, the Law Enforcement Torch Run will pick it up and carry it into the Opening Ceremonies of the World Games on July 25. “You are the stars, and the world is watching you,” said the late Eunice Kennedy Shriver, founder of Special Olympics. “By your presence, you send a message to every village, every city and every nation: A message of hope, a message of victory.” Join me in getting involved with the Unified Relay Across America to celebrate our abilities and play unified with those of us with special needs. Daniel Smrokowski is an Athlete and Global Messenger (public speaker) with Special Olympics Illinois on the Southeast Association for Special Parks and Recreation (SEASPAR) team. He is also the founder of Special Chronicles nonprofit new media company, a pioneering network that gives respect and voice to people with special needs. Come join us at www.SpecialChronicles.com.
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JUNE 5
Adults Being Creative–Living a Brain Healthy Lifestyle. 1011:15 a.m. at Central Baptist Village, 4747 N. Canfield Ave., Norridge. Class for Seniors. Friday mornings in June, Pat Stacy Cohen, director of the Alzheimer’s Support Center of Advocate Health Care, will facilitate four fun-filled sessions for seniors that will activate the senses and build brain power. Sessions are free. Call the reservations line at 708-583-8549. Cruisin’ Park Ridge. 6-9 p.m. in the Park Ridge Public Library parking lot on Prospect and Summit avenues. The free monthly shows feature classic cars, live music, a children’s car bounce house, vendors, food, drinks, and more. For more information, visit www.parkridgechamber.org.
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 levels. The Tyke Ride course is approximately a half mile long and for ages 4 to 7. The Family Bike Ride is approximately a 2- to 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 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.
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Movies in the Park–Big Hero 6. 8 - 10 p.m. at the Main Park Leisure Center, 2701 W. Sibley St., Park Ridge. Come early for concessions and face painting. This free event is for all ages. For more information, visit www. prparks.org. Zoning and Subdivision Community Open House, 1 to 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 the proposed new zoning and subdivision rules, as well as a land-use plan for
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Jump Forest Moses places 7th in high jump By Mark Gregory sports reporter
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CHARLESTON - Before this season, Northridge Prep High School in Niles had never had a field event earn a medal at the state meet. That all changed last weekend in O’Brien Stadium on the campus of Eastern Illinois University when senior Forest Moses became the first field event medalist in the 39year history of the school. Moses cleared 6-feet, 6-inches in the high jump and placed seventh in the 1A state meet becoming only the second medalist in school lore and first since Jim Kestler placed ninth in the 3200-meter run in 2002. “I am happy I placed,” Moses said. “I was a little off my PR, it is 6-8 and I did 6-6 today. My goal was just to place and it I am really happy I was here to come here and represent my school. There were some really good people here and it was good to come here and compete against them.” Moses will continue his high jump career next season at Drake University. Moses also competed in the 110 hurdles and ran a 16.84, but failed to advance to the finals. Patrick Moore, a sophomore from Northridge Prep posted a 2:03.47 in the prelims of the 800 and did not advance to finals. Maine East also had a state medalist, as junior Torrain Haughton finished fifth in 1:53.76. “I am pretty proud,” said Haughton, who posted a personal best time. “I came out here and did my best and that was what I wanted
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Northridge Prep’s Forest Moses placed seventh in the Class 1A high jump Saturday. to do. It was a tough race today. This was my first year making state and this finish was good. I wanted to show that Maine East is a good school.” Maine South sent four athletes to the state meet, however none of them advanced to the finals. Sophomore Reece Jordan was the lone RedHawk to compete on Saturday, as both flights of the 3200 meter run take place on the final day of the meet. Jordan placed 18th out of 45 runners in class 3A with a time of 9:28.57.
“This is my first time doing long distance track and I am really happy,” Jordan said. “I will be back, that is the glory of being a sophomore. I know I can always improve my training so I can get deeper in the teens.” Jordan placed second in the first heat of the race, using a big kick at the end to pass several runners. “The last two laps are just all mental and you just have to have it in this kind of race,” he said. Senior Alex Jasper jumped 2010.75 in the long jump to end his career at the state meet. It was the
first time he had competed at state as an individual, advancing in the 400 relay last season, and learned from the experience. “It was a good experience that people are looking for,” he said. “I am going to UW-Whitewater for track and this is a great experience that will prepare me for college.” Junior pole vaulter Matt Dilfer also learned from his first trip to state. Dilfer missed on all three jumps at the opening height of 13-0, but he has next season to improve on it. “This was my first time here,”
Dilfer said. “It was a rough day and I am ready for next year.” Sophomore Kevin Jarvis will also have another shot in the shot put, as he had a put of 41-08.50 on Friday. Senior Henry Mierzwa ran a 4:17.99 in the 1600 in his final race as a RedHawk. Niles West had the foursome of Brandon Costantio, Mike Malina, Frankie Santa and Jackson Denley post a 3:31.60 in the 1600 relay, which did not qualify for finals. Maine East senior Nick Pavlovic had a shot put of 50-02 in the prelims.
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volleyball
Maine East wins first volleyball regional title By Mark Gregory sports reporter
mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard
Jon Kulesza has coached Maine East to six regional championship games in 14 years at the helm, and the Demons came up empty each time. But the Demons got over the hump in this, Kulesza’s 15th season as coach. Maine East team members proudly hoisted the Niles West regional title trophy following its 25-17, 25-20 victory over Rolling Meadows on May 27. “It’s lucky No.7,” said Kulesza, whose team never trailed in either game. “We made some history.”
The regional crown is the first for a boys volleyball team in school history. A few weeks ago, the Demons defeated Deerfield to capture the CSL North championship for the first time since 1991. However, the Demons saw the program’s most successful season ever come to an end last Friday at the Glenbrook South sectional, dropping a two-game match to powerhouse New Trier, 25-16, 27-25. The No. 2-seeded Trevians faced top-seeded Loyola for the sectional crown on Tuesday. “This is the greatest Maine East team we’ve had since the 1991 team (that won a CSL North
championship),” Kulesza said. “I’m proud of these kids; they did everything we expected and more. “To get to this stage and lose hurts, but I can tell you there’s some pride in them because they represented us well.”
REGIONAL TITLE GAME As the team led 23-18 in Game 2, it could feel itself inching closer toward the regional crown, but Kulesza kept everyone focused on the task at hand. “I knew we were getting close because a.) we were playing pretty well and b.) you peek up at the score(board) once in a while,” he said. “I knew we were getting close and I just wanted to stay in the moment.” But after all was said and done, it was time to celebrate. “It’s indescribable,” said senior middle Joe Swoboda, a three-year varsity starter who contributed seven kills in the victory over 11th-seeded Rolling Meadows. “There’s so much emotion. It’s the best team we’ve had in such a long time. It’s just great.” Senior all-conference outside hitter Lerin Mathew—a native of India who’s only been playing organized volleyball since the eighth grade after he and his family moved to the U.S. in 2008—registered a team-high 12 kills. He also exhibited a wicked jump-serve that the back row of Rolling Meadows couldn’t handle. “We’ve put a lot of work into this from freshman year,” said Mathew. “We’ve been getting ready for these days (referring to the playoffs and the team’s success this season).” “He found his rhythm behind that line,” said Kulesza. “He’s not a high-percentage server; he’s about 79-80 percent. I don’t know if he even missed one (tonight). He was awesome and that puts pressure on a team.” Meanwhile, 6-7 sophomore middle Michael Boduch had four blocks, senior setter Gian Bobila dished out 22 assists, and junior outside hitter Patrick Malkowski added six digs. “We were in good control (of the match), I thought,” Kulesza said. “We handled their jump servers ; they had some errors that hurt them and we started to get a few more blocks. That helped us.”
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Gian Bobila had 22 assists for Maine East in the regional championship.
SECTIONAL SEMIFINALS The Trevians (36-2) were as good as advertised, marching to their 25-16 win in Game 1 and opening up a lead that grew to as many as 11 points (23-14) late in the game. But the Demons, who ended the year 26-8, gave New Trier one of its toughest battles of the postseason in Game 2. Maine East held the lead on 13 separate occasions, with its final lead of the contest 23-22 on a kill from Mathew, who finished with seven. Maine East starved off match point twice before the Trevians
finally closed the match with two straight points. “As far as the second game goes, that was more of what we expected,” Kulesza said. “I said to Joe (Swoboda) there at the end; he’s a three year varsity starter and all-conference player, ‘We’re going with the jump-serve. If we’re going down, we’re going down swinging.’ He’s been money for us all year. “I’m proud of the effort, a little bummed out about the outcome but what an amazing season for these guys.”
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Hawks ousted by sectional champ New Trier By mike sandrolini sports reporter
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The Hawks went into last week’s Evanston Class 3A sectional semifinal matchup versus No. 1-seeded New Trier with a plan in place to try and contain high-scoring junior forward Kelly Maday. So they had their best defender, junior Taylor Barzowski, mark Maday, a University of Illinois recruit. “Taylor is one of our fastest players and she’s tough as nails,” said Maine South coach J.J. Crawford. “We thought, ‘If Taylor could take her out … I don’t believe she (Maday) scored, but they’re so good that other people did. So that was successful, but what wasn’t successful was shutting down the rest of them.” Crawford succinctly summed up what happened to the Hawks in their 3-0 loss to the Trevians, which ended Maine South’s 2015 season. Maine South kept Maday off the score sheet, yet her teammates picked up the slack. Celia Frei scored just three minutes into the game for New Trier, and that goal held up to give the Trevians a 1-0 first-half lead. New Trier ended up winning the sectional championship with its 2-0 triumph over Loyola last Friday. “They’ve a very talented team,” Barzowski said. “We thought if we could hold them defensively and not have them score, we could do a quick counter on them and see how we can compete with them then. And if not, hold them off until PKs eventually.” The Hawks (16-6-3) had a scoring chance late in the first half that would have tied it, but couldn’t capitalize. “They scored in the first five (minutes of the game) and the first five (minutes) of the second half and that hurt.” Crawford said. “We came out in the second half actually thinking, ‘We didn’t have them where we want, but we felt we were in it and we could get a quick counter.’ It just didn’t work out.” The Trevians, who, in addition to Maday, have sophomore forward Natalie Laser, junior
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Natalie Nuzzo and Maine South fell to New Trier in the sectional semifinals. goalkeeper Dani Kaufman and junior midfielder Bina Saipi verbally committed to Division I schools (Southern California, Maryland and DePaul, respectively), added an insurance goal from Laser with 6:43 to go in the game. “We adjusted (during the game),” Crawford said. “We went from a 4-4-2 to a 4-5-1; we tried to have a target and use our outside halves to get that counter and unfortunately we couldn’t connect with it. They’re (New Trier) partly to blame for that; they took us out of it.” The Hawks are losing, among
others, leading goal-scorer Gabby Pinto (10 goals), Jackie Viola (eight) and goalkeeper Claire Vinopal (eight shutouts) to graduation. They were an integral part of a Maine South squad that improved its win total by five games over last season and won a regional crown, defeating Lane 1-0 last Friday on penalty kicks. The Hawks saw a string of 12 consecutive regional championships snapped last year. “We had two D-I players last year (all-state goalkeeper Emily O’Grady and Jessie Schmidt) and everybody thought we’d
do nothing this year and we actually did better on every aspect,” Crawford said. The fifth-seeded Hawks started the season with an eight-game unbeaten streak, then went 0-4-1 in its next five games, and finished up the year 8-2-2, including a nine-game unbeaten streak. Barzowski, sophomore midfielder Sara Ignoffo, junior forward Claudia Wine (both girls had nine goals this season) and junior goalkeeper Erin Henley gives the Hawks a nice nucleus for the 2016 season. “I’m very happy with who’s
coming back next year,” Barzowski said. “We have a good solid team now and I’m ready to move forward next year. We have a good season ahead of us.” The Hawks, however, will be without freshman Ally Kilburg and sophomore Emily Olson, each of whom will be playing club next spring. “That was disappointing,” Crawford said, “but we wish them well. We’ve got some freshmen coming in who may actually make the jump (to varsity) and we’ve got a good JV squad that didn’t lose a game so I think our arrow is pointing up.”
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Five local teams compete for regional championships FeaTurIng
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PlainfielD north tennis What do you use Twitter for? communicating with friends. i’ll be tweeting about this (conference tennis) because not a lot of people come out to tennis.
Who do you like to follow? classmates and people like Will ferrell who is funny. i’ll follow sports accounts like esPn and stuff.
How often are you on Twitter? not terribly often. i’m not one of those twitter fanatics.
How often do you tweet? at least once a week. if there is a lot going on i’ll tweet more.
Five area teams—two baseball and three softball—were vying for regional titles last Saturday, but Mother Nature had other ideas. Saturday’s steady rains washed out all the matchup; thus, each of the teams faced off instead on Monday. In baseball, No. 2-seeded Notre Dame was pitted against seventhseeded Loyola at the Loyola regional, while Maine South, hosting its own regional, resumed its game from last Saturday versus top-seeded Evanston. The Wildkits were leading 2-0 before the game was called. Meanwhile, in softball, Maine South took on No. 4-seeded Trinity for the championship of its own regional, while ninth-seeded Niles West battled No. 1 seed York at the St. Ignatius regional. In Class 3A play, Resurrection competed for the Antioch regional title against the host school, which is seeded No. 2.
BaSeBall Notre Dame opened play by handing Maine East an 11-1 defeat on May 26. Ranko Stevanovic led the offense with two hits and four RBI. Sam Ferri had a 4-for-4 afternoon with a double, Shaun Polakow had two hits, including a double, and
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Swoboda provided the Demons with their largest lead of the game, 14-11, following two straight tips and a block. “It’s a shame,” Kulesza said. “They (New Trier) made a run at a timely moment there and you give them credit. They’re a great team and they have not dropped a set in conference this year. That would have been the first time there, and what a great time for it in the sectional semi, but that’s a great team.” Bobila had 13 assists and seven digs, Rushik Patel totaled seven digs, and Boduch added three kills and two blocks. Bobila, Andrew Fox (three kills), Swoboda, Patel and Mathew are among the seniors Maine East loses to graduation. “I’m happy and sad at the same moment because we got this far, and I’m sad because we didn’t get to go to the sectional finals,” said Mathew, who said he may attend
two RBI, and Joe Rimac doubled while driving in two runs. Scott Kutschke was the winning pitcher, going the first two innings. Dylan Kuffell’s triple was one of four Maine East hits. The Demons finished 2015 with an 8-22 mark. Maine South, the No. 9 seed, blanked No. 8 seed Niles North, 3-0, behind a one-hitter from senior Hank Schau, who fanned four. Maine South tallied all the runs it needed in the sixth as Schau clubbed a two-run double while Jarrett Gustafson hit a runscoring single. Zach Parker also doubled.
SoFTBall Niles West advanced to the championship game a 6-3 win over the host school on May 27, striking for four runs in the top of the third. Leading the offense was Gianna Mahoney, who went 4-for-4 with a double. Shannon McHugh also doubled and singled, and had two RBI. Atorena Michael hit a triple and Hope Cherian doubled. Maya Caballero pitched a complete game, striking out five and allowing just one earned run. Maine South scored a 7-2 victory over Lane in its regional opener on May 27. Nina Anderson went the distance, fanning five
a community college for two years and mentioned Lincoln (Ill.) College as a possibility.
MaIne SouTh The Hawks, seeded eighth, hosted their own regional last week, and beat Von Steuben 2426, 25-15, 25-13, but then ran into New Trier in the championship game and fell, 25-15, 25-19. In the title match, Evan Walsh had four kills, Patrick Doherty recorded five blocks and seven assists, and James d’Ambrosio had six assists. “We did not play very well,” said Hawks coach Gary Granell. Walsh and Declan Cannon piled up 14 and 10 kills, respectively, in the victory over Von Steuben, while Cannon also finished with 10 digs. Doherty finished with five kills and 18 assists, and d’Ambrosio tallied 16 assists. “We came out flat in Game 1
and not allowing a walk. Kerry Foley blasted a home run, and had an additional hit and three RBI. Courtney Richardson went 3-for-4 and Sabrina Argaez was 2-for-3. Resurrection held a 3-2 lead over Johnsburg in its regional semifinal game May 28, but broke the game open in the top of the seventh, plating four runs and going on to win, 7-2. Caitlin Flaherty and Madison Van Horne crushed home runs in the inning. Yenessa Meneses struck out 11 for theBandits, and Joanna Cirriacione had two hits.
STaTe TennIS Maine South freshman Danilo Kovacevic enjoyed an impressive debut at last weekend’s state tennis meet, winning four of the six matches in which he played. Kovacevic defeated his first- and second-round foes 6-1, 6-3 and 6-2, 6-0, respectively, but fell 6-1, 6-2 in the third round, and went into the consolation round. Kovacevic then won two more matches—6-2, 6-3 over Rohan Piska of Lincoln-Way East and 6-4, 6-4 over TyKrill of Wheaton Academy—and was eliminated by Tony Leto of Downers South in a long 1-6, 7-4 (4), (10-5) in a sixthround consolation match. -compiled by Mike Sandrolini
and made a lot of mistakes on our side of the net,” Granell said. “In Games 2 and 3, we played much cleaner and did not make many first-ball errors. Our guys did a better job of hitting around the block as opposed to trying to blast through it.”
nIleS WeST The 13th-seeded Wolves won just nine games all season, but gave No.3-seeded Maine East fits before bowing, 25-17, 23-25, 27-25 in a semifinal game of their own regional on May 26. Josef Narcisa led the Wolves with seven kills and 17 assists, Caleb Olar had 16 digs, Bryan Duong and Denis Ovoshchnikov each notched six kills, and Michael Ibrahim had five. For the Demons, Mathew chalked up 16 kills, Malkowski 12 and Swoboda nine, while Bobila accumulated 40 assists.
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Save extra when life insurance is not an option Cover it with slightly larger emergency fund Dear Dave, I recently applied for life insurance for the first time with a child rider. The insurance company denied my request for the rider portion because my son has hemophilia. Do you have any suggestions or advice? Sarah
around $7,000 to $10,000. You could always spend less, but if you guys have reasonable safeguards this isn’t a situation you should be facing. I mean, there are probably some things he just shouldn’t do from a common sense standpoint, right? But lots of folks have long, wonderful lives with that particular condition. Dear Sarah, It might be that as Unfortunately, you’re Dave Says going to have a difficult money advice by research on the disease progresses and as he gets time with this situation. dave ramsey older, there’s a possibility It’s generally pretty hard, that he could qualify. for obvious reasons, for hemophiliacs to get life insurance. Think about this. If you even I hope you understand that’s a whispered a word like “cancer” statistical statement, not a spiritual anywhere near your name 25 years ago in the insurance business, you statement. You can always cover him as a were done — no life insurance of child by building an emergency any kind. Nowadays, they look at fund over and above the three to all the factors involved. You can six months of expenses I normally actually have had cancer and get recommend. A child rider is just a life insurance. In short, I think there’s hope small policy to cover final expenses and things like that, so you could for the future. In the meantime, self-insure by saving up in the I would cover it with a slightly event — God forbid — of a worst larger emergency fund. Just add a few thousand to what you would case scenario. An average funeral today costs normally set aside for emergencies,
because you might face some medical issues, as well. —Dave
Bankruptcy aftershocks Dear Dave, What are the long-term effects of declaring bankruptcy? Brittany Dear Brittany, One of the biggest aftershocks of filing bankruptcy is that it stays on your credit report for years afterward. A Chapter 7 filing, which wipes out everything and gives you a clean slate, stays on your report for 10 years. Chapter 13, which is a repayments plan, and Chapter 11, another type of large bankruptcy or business bankruptcy, both stay on your credit bureau report for seven years. Another big problem is that it can follow you around when it comes to applications or when you apply for different types of licenses. Many of these ask if you’ve ever filed bankruptcy. It doesn’t ask if it’s still on your credit report; it will ask if you’ve ever filed bankruptcy. If you have, you’ll have instances for the rest of your life when you
have to admit it and explain it all over again. So, it’s an emotional scar that follows you around for a long, long time. Too many bankruptcy filers never really recover from financial distress because they never learn new and better ways to manage their money. That’s why I recommend people do everything they can to avoid bankruptcy. It’s a last-resort kind of thing. And in the vast majority of situations, it’s just not necessary. —Dave Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times bestselling books. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8.5 million listeners each week on more than 550 radio stations. Dave’s latest project, EveryDollar, provides a free online budget tool. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.
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Niles Senior Center For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, call the Niles Senior Center at 588-8420 or visit www. vniles.com.
Issues in the News • 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays This class is led by long time leader of this program, Arlene Golub. Group discusses broad spectrum of what is occurring locally and worldwide. Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued.
Weekly Dinner & Movie Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Dinner is served and movie begins at 5:15 p.m. Registration required. • June 9 – American Sniper $2M/$3NM Hot Dog, Chips & Dessert will be served. • June 16 – Unbroken $5M/$7.50NM Pizza, Soda & Dessert will be served. • June 23 – Still Alice $2M/$3NM Hot Dog, Chips & Dessert will be served. • June 30 – Black or White $5M/$7.50NM Pizza, Soda & Dessert will be served.
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. Friday, June 5, Doors open at 11 a.m.-2 p.m, $15M/$20NM.
Pinochle Tournament Participate in a 3-handed tournament. Cost includes lunch and prizes. Friday, June 12, at noon. $5M/$7.50NM
Introduction to Facebook 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.
Tai Chi Demo June 19 – 10:30 a.m. Instructor: Renee Gatsis, Arthritis Institute certified. Free event.
Park Ridge Senior Center
Spring BBQ
For further information on any senior center activities, call the registration office at 847-6923597.
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
June 8 – 1-3 p.m. This class teaches students
Intro to the iPad Basics
the fundamental uses of the iPad. Some of the topics covered include turning the device off and on, use of standby, volume controls including mute, securing your device, understanding the rotation lock and unlock feature, connecting to a Wireless Hotspot (WiFi), and use of the Control Center and also Notification Center. Fee is $40 Member/$45 Guest.
Food for Thought Age 55 & up: The Power of Glamour June 10 – 12:30-2:30 p.m. Robert Randall is back to evoke a unique Hollywood era and five of the goddesses including Joan Crawford, Greta Garbo, Katherine Hepburn, Tallulah Bankhead and Marlene Dietrich. You won’t want to miss this lunch and presentation about the women that enchanted the world and left their legacy. Lunch is catered. Please register in advance. Fee is $17 Member/$19 Guest.
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.
Handmade Postcards
Health and Wellness Programs
June 10 – 7-9 p.m. Ages 18 & Up Did you know that post cards do not have to be made with paper only? Handmade post cards are incredibly gorgeous and personal. Think of the reaction when your post card is received in the mail. Who doesn’t love personal mail (instead of bills)? All supplies are included. Fee is $22.
A variety of Health and Wellness Programs are available for Morton Grove residents. Please note that some programs require registration.
White Fence Farms: Broadway to Blues
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
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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.
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 10-11:30 a.m. All family caregivers are welcome to attend. For more information call the Village Social Worker at 847-663-3072.
Senior Center Activities 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.
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Irma M. Radzin Irma M. Radzin, nee Koenigseder, 83, of Niles; beloved wife of Joseph Radzin; dear sister of the late Ann (the late Walter) Kuebler; loving aunt and great aunt of many; and fond sister-inlaw of Patricia Jones. Visitation was May 19 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Skaja Terrace Funeral
Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Funeral services were May 20 at 10:45 a.m. to St Juliana Church for Mass at 11:30 a.m. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Irma was a longtime member of the Schwaben - Verein Society of Chicago. For more information call 847966-7302 or sign the guestbook at www.skajafuneralhomes.com.
Donald F. Wirkus
Niles. Funeral Service was Friday, May 15, at 10:15 a.m. to St John Brebeuf Church Mass at 11 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Wirkus was head usher and past president of the Holy Name Society of St John Brebeuf Church and a member of North American Martyrs K of C. # 4338. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Heart Association or to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital appreciated.
Helen M. Murray
Freitag and the late Marie and Douglas Simmerman. Visitation was May 17 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. She was lying in state on May 18 at St. Andrew Life Center, 7000 N. Newark Ave., Niles from 9 a.m. until time of mass at 10 a.m. Interment St. Joseph Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the American Heart Association appreciated.
Donald F. Wirkus, beloved husband of Jeanette; loving father of Karyn (Matt) Holtz; cherished grandfather of Kelsey and Colin; dear brother-in-law of Virginia (George) Wolanik; fondest uncle of Michael and the late Jeffrey Wolanik; and fond cousin of many. Visitation was May 14 from 3 to 8 p.m. at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave.,
Helen M. Murray, 102, beloved wife of the late Melvin; loving mother of Patricia (the late Thomas) Kolvek, the late Robert (Joan), Carol (the late Raymond) Frey, the late Helen (the late Walter) Srebalus and Sandra (Edward) Srebalus; devoted grandmother of 22; great grandmother of 33; great great grandmother of six; and dear sister of the late Arthur and Carol
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Adults Being CreAtive–CreAtive eXPression. 10-11:15 a.m. at Central Baptist Village, 4747 N. Canfield Ave., Norridge. Class for Seniors. Friday mornings in June, Pat Stacy Cohen, director of the Alzheimer’s Support Center of Advocate Health Care, will facilitate four fun-filled sessions for seniors that will activate the senses and build brain power. Sessions are free. Call the reservations line at 708-583-8549.
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kid’s HeAltH & sAfety eXPo. 9 a.m. to noon at the Main Park Leisure Center, 2701 W. Sibley St., Park Ridge. Free admission, free refreshments and free giveaways. Come for a free morning of information, activities, facepainting, demonstrations, Touch-A-Truck and Reptile Show. For more information, visit www.prparks.org.
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life of virtuoso ClArA sCHuMAnn. 2 p.m. at the Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect Ave. The Life of Virtuoso Clara Schumann, sponsored by The Summit of Uptown, tells one of the truly great love stories of all time. The program adapted and presented by Betsey Means will include a musical performance by Pianist Karen Berk Barak. There is no charge for the program, but reservations are required by calling
slogan | from page 1 “This all started with the notion that every resident and business here are stakeholders,” Przybylo said. Klicker said many communities in the area, including Des Plaines and Morton Grove, are looking to change their logos in order to reflect the times. “It’s a different world out there from the 50s,” he said. “Towns are beginning to realize they not only need to provide great services, but [also] have the means to attract people.” Lisa Sallwasser of branding consultant LS+Team, said the “It’s possible here” slogan reflects the many opportunities available to village residents. “If you can imagine it, you can create it, build it and make it here in the village of Niles,” she said. “Enjoy a brand new start; a new home outside the city; more services for your life; a different kind of festival; a bold new business; a happy, content [and] safe community. “Your success is our success, as a community and a prospering village,” Sallwasser added. Niles strengths include low taxes, a pro-business environment, good schools, the Niles Free Bus service and a reputation as a good place to raise a
847-825-1161, ext. 129. Light refreshments will be served. For more information, visit www.summitofuptown.com.
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sAint tHeClA woMen’s CounCil ruMMAge sAle. This annual rummage sale will take place at St. Thecla School, 6323 N. Newcastle, Chicago, in Falcon Hall. Rummage sale takes place June 18 from noon to 8 p.m., June 19 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and June 20 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information, call 773-266-3831.
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Adults Being CreAtive–onCe uPon A tiMe (grouP storytelling). 10-11:15 a.m. at Central Baptist Village, 4747 N. Canfield Ave., Norridge. Class for Seniors. Friday mornings in June, Pat Stacy Cohen, director of the Alzheimer’s Support Center of Advocate Health Care, will facilitate four fun-filled sessions for seniors that will activate the senses and build brain power. Sessions are free. Call the reservations line at 708-583-8549.
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fAtHer’s dAy fun. 2 - 3:30 p.m. at Maine Park, 2701 W. Sibley St., Park Ridge. Ages: 3 and up. Spend the afternoon with the entire family playing games, enjoying an ice cream sundae bar, and celebrating Father’s Day with the special men in your life. There is a $10 fee per person. Registration required. For more information, visit www.prparks. org.
family, according to Sallwasser. “People are happy here,” she said, adding that the design and color of the logo are meant to show that Niles is a friendly and approachable town. Research found that residents consider the village safe, family-oriented and friendly, according to LS+Team. On the flip side, research on the new logo indicated that community members felt some village weaknesses include its lack of a “real” downtown, management of the village’s “growing pains” and areas that are not pedestrian friendly. Hayley Garard, communications and multimedia coordinator for the village, said staff will continue meeting with LS+Team to further develop a marketing plan for the village. “This will certainly not be something that happens overnight, but it will lay out a solid plan that we will follow over the next few years,” Garard said. The plan will include possible changes to the village’s website, newsletter, TV channel, signage and different types of promotional materials. “We are very, very excited to go out with a strong brand to attract new residents, new businesses and to give our current residents and businesses a strong sense of community pride,” Garard said.
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Adults Being CreAtive–Art APPreCiAtion tHrougH tHe eyes of norMAn roCkwell. 10-11:15 a.m. at Central Baptist Village, 4747 N. Canfield Ave., Norridge. Class for Seniors. Friday mornings in June, Pat Stacy Cohen, director of the Alzheimer’s Support Center of Advocate Health Care, will facilitate four fun-filled sessions for seniors that will activate the senses and build brain power. Sessions are free. Call the reservations line at 708-583-8549.
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Morton grove dAys. Celebrate the Fourth of July holiday with your family, friends and neighbors at the American Legion Civic Center, 6140 Dempster St. The three-day community event features carnival rides, games, kid’s activities, a beer garden, food court, fantastic live entertainment and more. The event also features a parade and fireworks display on July Fourth. For more information, visit
JULY 3
PArk ridge fireworks CeleBrAtion. 6:30 to 10:30 p.m. at Maine East High School on Dempster Street and Potter. Join the park district’s party staff and DJ for an interactive dance party at 6:30 p.m. No alcoholic beverages allowed. DJ Entertainment 6:30 - 8 p.m. | Orchestra starts at 8 p.m. | Fireworks begin at approximately 9:15 p.m.
JULY 4
fourtH of July PArAde And CeleBrAtion. The village of Niles Fourth of July Parade will step off from Notre Dame College Prep at 9 a.m. The parade will feature local groups and organizations, as well as marching bands from around the country. The parade route starts at Notre Dame College Prep and ends at Grennan Heights at approximately 11 a.m., where residents can join the after parade Fourth of July festivities provided by the Niles Park District.
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for space info: maureen viTacco 708-443-2431
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