Niles 10-16-14

OCTOBER 16, 2014 VOL. 59 ISSUE 2

Mpo board agreed lliana needed to modernize infrastructure

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NEWS school employee facing sexual abuse charges Eric Levin, 22, was charged Thursday

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OPINION Welcome to the new bugle We look forward to your feedback during the coming weeks

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SENIORS Jill on money retirement advice How can procrastinators bridge the gap between intention and action? We’ll tell you how

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SPORTS homecoming celebration

Maine South racks up 65 points in win over Niles West Friday

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The village of Niles is trying to ascertain the health needs of its residents with a new survey conducted by several community groups.

The Healthier Niles Project was created by Advocate Lutheran General, the village of Niles, and several other village organizations and partners in order to assess the health needs of Niles residents.

Once the results are turned in and analyzed, the groups will look to address and improve some of the issues expressed by residents.

Niles Mayor Andrew Przybylo said he wanted this project to be carried out in a similar fashion to the U.S. Census Bureau.

In early September, a survey was mailed to approximately 12,000 homes. The eight-page survey contained a number of questions concerning the health needs of residents, their feelings on the quality of treatment services and aid organizations.

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the details. in early september, a

survey was mailed to approximately 12,000 homes. the eight-page survey contained a number of questions concerning the health needs of residents, their feelings on the quality of treatment services and aid organizations.

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illiana proJect pushes past cmap roadblock

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Weekend Weather state news

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Friday • october 17

partly cloudy High: 67° Low: 45° Cultivation Center and Dispensary Applications reported by district

The Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA) reports all Illinois State Police districts, except District 15 Tollway, received applications for a total of 159 submissions.

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It’s never too late: Group Judge finds Joshua Miner honors Vietnam Veterans guilty in Hickory St. Murders In today’s world, most veterans are acknowledged with salutes and ceremonies

‘Three down, one to go,’ said Duval Rankins, father of Terrance Rankins

FBI offers reward for bank robber linked to multilple states A reward of up to $100,000 is being offered in exchange for information leading to the arrest and conviction of a suspect.

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saturday • october 18

partly cloudy High: 58° Low: 41° sunday • october 19

mostly cloudy High: 55° Low: 41° saturday EVENT: Morton Grove Farmers’ Market 6210 Dempster St. Morton Grove , IL 60053 847-750-6436. The market offers live entertainment and children’s activities in addition to a wide variety of vendors.

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Illiana project pushes past CMAP roadblock MPO board agreed Will County needs lliana to modernize its infrastructure

Former Niles school employee facing sexual abuse charges 2010 at a Jefferson School afterschool program. At the time ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com he was working as a teacher’s @TheAVHernandez assistant and the boy was in fourth grade. Sometime after 2010 Levin stopped working at Jefferson but continued to have contact with the boy as a babysitter. The boy would often be over at Levin’s home in Wheeling, sometimes spending the night.

A Wheeling man Prosecutors allege the is being charged abuse happened multiple with sexual assault times between June 2013 of a Niles area and April of last year. The student. boy’s grandparents became Eric Levin, aware of the alleged abuse 22, was charged after reportedly finding Thursday with Eric Levin, 22 “incriminating text aggravated criminal of Wheeling, messages” Levin sent to sexual abuse as well IL the boy. as criminal sexual Levin’s bond was set assault of a person at $300,000 and at press time in a position of authority.

Cook County prosecutors his next court date was not allege Levin met the boy in immediately available.

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Eric Levin, 22, was charged Thursday with aggravated criminal sexual abuse

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The Metropolitan Planning Organization voted to keep the Illiana project on the state’s Go To 2040 plan.

“This will help keep our roads safe so we don’t have the deaths like we did over the summer on I-55,” said Nick Palmer, chief of staff for Will County Executive Larry Walsh.

“We applaud today’s MPO Policy Committee vote to stay the course on the Illiana Expressway and to provide for responsible, consistent regional planning,” said Erica Borggren, acting Illinois Transportation Director. “We look forward to next steps for the Illiana Expressway and all other projects in the plan that will improve regional mobility and quality of life while creating jobs and economic development.”

John Yonan, superintendent of transportation and highways for Cook County, led a successful motion for a vote to remove the project from the plan at the beginning of the meeting.

“It does seem to me that in the end, we are where we were about a year ago,” said Borggren. “The only thing that seems different from a year ago is that there is an essence

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Nick Palmer (far left), chief of staff for Will County Executive Larry Walsh, eyes John Yonan (far right), superintendent of transportation and highways for Cook County, at the Oct. 9 meeting of the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Policy Committee. of Déjà Vu.” This MPO board appeared to agree the Will County region needs a project like Illiana to modernize its infrastructure, but how it will

“We’re in a black economic hole, and we have to get out of it,” - CMAP Board Member Elliott Hartstein

be funded is the major point of dissention between Cook County and Will County officials.

“There are only about $12.3 billion for new projects,” said CMAP Board Member Elliott Hartstein “In light of these limited funds, we need to prioritize… where we can get our bang for our buck.”

He said that the Illiana didn’t

measure up to scrutiny regarding its funding or how it would improve the southland region economically.

While he supported the idea for public and private partnerships to get the project done, he said the projected numbers created too many red flags because private vendors had “stacked the deck” regarding the private public partnership at the expense of the state’s taxpayers.

“We’re in a black economic hole, and we have to get out of it,” said Hartstein.

However Palmer said CMAP was sending the wrong message to developers who might invest in the state because their opposition was stopping a project on track to begin construction as early as 2015.

“We believe we’re proactively planning for the future,” said

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schools • state news

Education funding bill would affect districts differently Impact of Senate Bill 16 as it currently stands for area School Districts

By Laura Katauskas staff reporter

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School districts across the state claim to be cash-strapped and underfunded thanks to a system considered inequitable and archaic.

The introduction of new legislation, passed by the Senate in May, takes on an overhaul of school funding, with many area districts standing to gain millions of dollars.

However, to compensate, other more affluent districts would see a decrease in funding.

The law affects the 857 public school districts in Illinois, essentially pitting lower-income districts against their richer neighbors. Yet, both sides agree, what is needed is a fair system.

Whether Senate Bill 16 does that is at the crux of a huge debate over school funding.

The bill now stands before the House of Representatives, expected to come up in November. However, the House of Representatives has remained firm on their stance they will not call the bill in its current form, with discussions on how to compensate for state-mandated programs ongoing.

Impact of Senate Bill 16

The law affects the 857 public school districts in Illinois, essentially pitting lower-income districts against their richer neighbors. Yet, both sides agree, what is needed is a fair system.

Whether Senate Bill 16 does that is at the crux of a huge debate over school funding.

A 2012 national report of the Education Law Center of New Jersey and Rutgers University, ranks Illinois next to last, at 47, out of the 48 ranked states, with the most regressive public education funding system, which means districts with high poverty populations are receiving less state and local funding than more affluent districts.

In 2014, an updated version of the report shows that Illinois made slight improvement, ranking 43rd out of 48 on that same measure of education funding distribution.

Senate Bill 16 aims to overhaul the system into a progressive system in which the majority of state funding is means-tested and distributed based on local ability to pay.

Local senators Pat McGuire, D-Crest Hill, and Jennifer BertinoTarrant, D-Shorewood, voted for the bill.

“Some districts have the local wealth to give their students the education they need to succeed,” McGuire said. “And given the 21st century economy, some districts don’t. Senate Bill 16 addresses that problem by directing limited state resources to those districts with low property wealth and high student needs. When every student in Illinois, regardless of where he or she lives, gets an excellent education, our state will move forward.”

The Illinois State Board of Education said the legislation’s centerpiece is a completely new model for school funding that creates a weighted student formula, with approximately 82 percent of funds going through one funding stream that is equalized to account for district property wealth.

The current system, in contrast, balances 44 percent of state education funding against local ability to pay.

The ISBE explains the new weighted formula would produce student weightings to account for one or more specific student characteristics. Districts would receive more money for pupils who show one or more of a list of attributes. Proposed weights

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arrest made in ogden avenue incidents Man charged with three counts of felony aggravated battery

Downers Grove Police Chief Robert Porter said officers arrested Patrick S. Callaghan in relation to a series of incidents that occurred Thursday evening on Ogden Avenue. Downers Grove police said they responded to

hEalthy | FroM paGe 1 Paula Besler the director of community relations for Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, said they have received approximately 500 surveys so far, but the goals is to get 1,200.

The survey was widespread and came with invitations in Korean, Polish and Spanish to help residents who speak those languages get in contact with those who can help them complete the survey. Przybylo said the fact that there are resources for all residents is a showcase of the village’s diversity.

“I’m seeing more and more that Niles is increasingly a melting pot,” Pryzbylo said. “This community of ours is not gentrified at all.”

The Niles project is not the first of its kind.

Besler said the hospital did a similar survey in 2013 for Park Ridge and several different programs have been started after the community analyzed the results. Besler hopes the new survey will assist Niles in repairing any voids the city’s health care system is facing.

“Together all these partners who are involved in this as well as the hospital, can help Niles really look at the gaps and do some effective addressing of those needs,” Besler said.

Przybylo said the village already has a wellness and family services center to address resident’s health care concerns, but he hopes the results from the survey will enhance the services the village already has.

The deadline for residents to turn in the survey is the end of October.

From there, the information will be assessed and the results will be presented in early 2015.

three incidents involving Callaghan.

The first incident occurred at Shanahan’s Pint House, 2009 Ogden Ave., where it is alleged Callaghan hit another patron with a glass.

Police said Callaghan patrick s. callaghan then attempting to force PHOTO COuRTESY his way into an occupied OF DOWNERS GROVE POLICE vehicle in the parking lot of the West Suburban Humane Society, 1901 Ogden Ave. counts Finally, Callaghan was reported to battery.

be causing a disturbance at Jimmy John’s, 2321 Ogden Ave. Police said Callaghan fled prior to the arrival of officers in each incident.

Police located Callaghan earlier Friday near Lyman Woods Nature Center, 901 31st St. where he was taken into custody. Callaghan was charged with three of felony aggravated

fraNK J. sErgot Frank J. Sergot, a u.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II and a Purple Heart recipient for injuries sustained in the Battle for Iwo Jima. Frank was the beloved husband of Casey, nee Sieczkowski; loving father of Michael (Kampong), Christine (Allen) SergotBending, Mark (Cynthia), Scott and Matthew (Wendy); cherished grandfather of Olivia and Ava; and dearest brother-in-law of Lillian Tweedy, James Sieczkowski and Eugene Sieczkowski.

Visitation was Wednesday from 3-9 p.m. at Skaja

Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles.

Funeral is scheduled for Thursday at 9:15 a.m. to St. John Brebeuf Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery.

Frank was a Charter Member of the FDR American Legion Post # 923 and Fourth Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus North American Martyrs. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the FDR Post # 923 will be appreciated.

For more information, call 847-966-7302 or visit www. skajafuneralhomes.com.

www.cookcountycrimestoppers.org • 800.535.stop Thursday, October 16, 2014 | ni lesbug le.com The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Niles, Park Ridge and Morton Grove Police Departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

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Niles Edwin Jurczyk, 60, 715 Fuller Road, Gurnee, was arrested on Oct. 3 in the 8600 block of Dempster Street for retail theft.

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A 17-year-old was arrested on Oct. 4 at the Golf Mill Mall for retail theft, obstructing identification and resisting arrest.

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Rafael Delrio, 41, 7549 E. Prairie Road, Skokie, was arrested on Oct. 4 in the 6700 block of Touhy Avenue for driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Chantil Morris, 28, 8658 Gregory Lane, Des Plaines, was arrested on Oct. 5 in the 8500 block of Golf Road for retail theft.

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A 17-year-old was arrested on Oct. 6 at the Golf Mill Mall for

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Gayle Humprrey and Audrey Rosenfield, both 42, were arrested on Oct. 6 in the 8500 block of Golf Road for retail theft.

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Crystal Rosa, 25, 7901 Cronin Ave., Justice, was arrested on Oct. 7 in the 7200 block of Dempster Street for driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Park Ridge Sean O’Boyle, 19, of the 6000 block of North Naper Avenue, Chicago, was arrested on Sept. 29 in the 7400 block of West Talcott Road for driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of cannabis.

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Jordan Burgos, 19, of the 1100 block of Peterson Avenue, Park Ridge, was arrested on Sept.

29 on Glenlake and Lincoln for zero tolerance with respect to alcohol.

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KatherineMarkovich,32,ofthe 900 block of South Fairfield Avenue, Elmhurst, was arrested on Sept. 30 in the 1700 block of West Dempster Street for driving under the influence of alcohol, failing to yield while turning left, failing to

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reduce speed to avoid an accident, and possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia.

Brendon Alcala, 18, of the 9800 block of Canavan Court, Niles, was arrested on Sept. 30 at Dempster and Luther for speeding over 40 miles per hour, reckless driving and having no insurance.

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A 17-year-old was arrested on Oct. 1 in the 1100 block of South Dee Road for possession of alcohol while being underage.

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Steve Miller, 21, of the 2200 block of North 72nd Court, Elmwood Park, was arrested on Oct. 1 on Dempster and Dee for driving with a suspended license,

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having no insurance, having no rear registration and having no muffler.

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Dempster St. for retail theft.

and Dempster for driving with a suspended license and a warrant.

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Vashawn Jackson, 25, of the 8900 block of Robin Drive, Des Plaines, was arrested on Oct. 1 on Kennedy and Senate for burglary and violation of sex offender registration.

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Bernard Wiemeler, 51, of the 500 block of South Western Avenue, Park Ridge, was arrested on Oct. 2 in the 700 block of North Western Avenue for driving under the influence of alcohol, breathalyzer test being over 0.08 percent and driving without headlights.

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Bogdan Volochiv, 47, was

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Joseph Kraynak, 54, was arrested on Oct. 3 on Dempster and Mango for being involved in an accident and driving while license was suspended.

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Gangrel Luvsanchultem, 48, arrested on Oct. 4 at 9212 Waukegan Road while being stopped for a traffic violation and was later discovered to be driving with a suspended license.

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block of Waukegan Road for driving under the influence after being stopped for being asleep behind the wheel and blocking traffic.

Francisco Espino, 32, was arrested on Oct. 5 on Dempster and Callie for expired registration and driving with a suspended license.

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Amir Nahas, 23, was arrested

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Welcome to the new Bugle We look forward to your feedback By shelley holmgren page designer

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Hopefully if you’ve made it this far, and you’re reading this, you’ve noticed there are some new changes in your Bugle this week. We’re glad we didn’t scare you off.

As I mentioned last week, my name is Shelley, and I am the page designer for the Bugle/Sentinel newspapers. Along with Creative Director Andrew Samaan and the rest of the Bugle team, we’ve been working hard for the past year to give you the final product you’re holding in your hands. It’s been a long journey, and we hope you, our readers, enjoy what you see. Because all of the changes we have implemented in your Bugle/ Sentinel paper are exactly for you. We’ve worked hard to determine how here at the Bugle/Sentinel, we could give you the best product possible so you can get the most out of your weekly Bugle. So let’s break down these changes: On our front page, the first most noticeable change is our nameplate.

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Should Niles let a widow earn a living?

Relying on family helps during difficult times

Imagine that you’re in charge of Niles. As the son’s company expands and A widow is working to keep her home thrives, his boss and another salesman sometimes come into town. She and independent lifestyle has plenty of room and they like despite the loss of her that she makes a home-cooked husband and his income. breakfast and sometimes dinner Her son and daughter live when needed. The company out of state. Her son comes compensates her both for the into Chicago several times room rental and the meals. a year for work. He usually They’re all comfortable with the stays in a hotel paid for by arrangement and it benefits each his company. Staying with of them. Would you allow her to mom would be beneficial another perspective open her home to this additional to both. His company morgan dubiel opportunity? agrees to pay her what they At Christmastime she’s going would have for a hotel room whenever he needs to come to town. to stay with her daughter in Florida. It’s warmer, plus she misses her daughter Would you allow that?

This arrangement works well for and loves to see the grandkids. By her and helps pay some of the bills. chance a friend of her daughter’s family

has to come to Chicago for a fourmonth medical residency. They were going to look for a short-term rental for their family. By excellent coincidence, their stay coincides with the trip to Florida. They get a great place to stay. It was so hard to find a four-month rental for their growing family, at least one that was big enough and affordable.

Grandma’s house is perfect.

Grandma gets a longer time with her beloved grandchildren, daughter, and son-in-law, plus the most recent Chicago winters have been especially brutal. This one looks to be no different.

It’s hard on her as the snow, cold and ice combine to force her inside for the most part. She worries about falls and clearing the snow. This agreement

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with the friends of her daughter will cover the harshest months of December through March.

Not only that, the income from these four months will let her pay her annual taxes, plus have plenty left over for other bills.

This is really great for her and all involved. Everybody is better off. Will you allow this situation to proceed?

April comes and grandma takes an assessment of the last year. She’s done pretty well.

She enjoys the company, the opportunity it affords her to be active, and the income it

provides. She puts pencil to paper and decides to proceed further. She keeps quite busy now, with short and long term guests staying in one of her spare bedrooms. After a year of this, she pulls a building permit and adds a bathroom, does some remodeling, and gets some very old and obsolete things about the house fixed: new windows, roof, and gutters. She’s been worried about that for some time and now she has the money to fix them. She’s delighted with the situation and looks forward to a prosperous new year. What about you? Would you let the widow earn a living?

illiana | from page 3 Palmer. “From Will County’s perspective, we want to be an active partner, but we get tired of the name calling and saying it’s a road to nowhere.”

The MPO is the federally designated decision-making body for all regional transportation plans and programs for this area and decides funding matters for CMAP’s 2040 plan, The day before, the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning voted to reject the project because the vote was 10-4, far from a supermajority, the MPO’s decision on Illiana was crucial for the project to move forward.

During the Thursday meeting’s public comment, state Sen. Pat McGuire, D-Crest Hill, said the current way commercial traffic travels through the Will County area near the I-55 and I-80 interchange is dangerous. Six people were killed in two traffic-related accidents near there this summer involving trucks. Dozens of others have been injured in other accidents.

“The Illiana will help save lives by giving truckers an alternative route,” said McGuire.

He and other proponents of the project say the Illiana will improve commercial and freight traffic from the nearby intermodals, while also attracting more economic development to the Will County area. The project is expected to cost $1.3 billion and cover nearly 50 miles from I-55 in Wilmington in Will County to Interstate 65 in Indiana.

Last October, CMAP Chair Gerald Bennett said it made no sense to invest money in the Illiana project because those funds could go to other CMAP transportation projects.

His argument back then was that the project was a “political plan” by Gov. Pat Quinn and unnecessary in an area of the state he considered a “wasteland.”

When CMAP tried to kick the project off its 2040 plan last year, then-Illinois Transportation Director Ann Schneider and Will County Executive Larry Walsh both successfully lobbied the MPO to keep Illiana on the plan.

This time around, neither were present during Thursday’s MPO meeting.

Schneider resigned amid controversy around political patronage job hires like the hiring

and promotion of Ashley Carpenter in 2006 and 2007, Schneider’s stepdaughter. Meanwhile Walsh is recuperating from prostate cancer surgery and Palmer stood in for him. Because of their absences, supporters of the project feared it would be blocked this time around.

Bennett, who is also mayor of Palos Hills, and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle have led the pushback on the Illiana project.

Back in July Preckwinkle asked CMAP Executive Director Randall Blankenhorn to revisit removing Illiana from the 2040 plan via a letter.

“It would be impossible of me to support a project like this that will compromiseother,morefullyvetted transportation improvements with greater benefits for Cook County, metro Chicago and Illinois,” Preckwinkle wrote in her letter.

She said the project’s funding plan is flawed and could result in too high a percentage of public funds to cover project shortfalls, estimated between $440 million and $1.1 billion, in a project which was initially proposed as a bi-state, public-private partnership, or P3.

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Homecoming celebration Maine South racks up 65 points in win over Niles West Friday

by Mike saNdroliNi sPorts rEPortEr

mike@buglenewspapers.com @Voyager_Sport

Niles West entered Wilson Field for Maine South’s homecoming game last Friday with one of the CSL South’s leading offenses, averaging 46 points per game in five of its six contests (one game was a forfeit victory).

But impressive stats don’t mean a thing to Maine South’s defensive unit, which has put the clamps on clubs such as New Trier and Glenbrook South, and did the same to the Wolves, limiting them to two offensive touchdowns in a 65-21 win over Niles West.

However, junior quarterback Brian Collis and his plethora of receivers did post some huge numbers. Collis picked apart the Wolves for 440 yards—290 by halftime alone—tossed four touchdown passes and completed 30 of 43 attempts.

Collis’ first six completions of the game went to four different receivers and running back Justin Fahey, who finished with five catches for 72 yards and scored

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PASSING YARDS FOR MAINE SOuTH’S BRIAN COLLIS

three touchdowns—two on runs of 1 and 7 yards during the first half, and the other on a 10-yard catch in the third quarter.

“All the guys are interchangeable; they know all the routes and all the spots, and it’s great to have those kind of guys,” Collis said. “Wherever you put them on the field, they’re going to do well.

“We planned to both run and pass a lot, but we just kind of went with what was working and tonight we got on a nice roll so we just kept passing.”

Seniors Vinny Labus and Jarrett Gustafson were the main recipients of Collis’ big night, with Labus grabbing seven passes for 115 yards and two touchdowns, and Gustafson snagging six for 100, including a 59-yard TD pass early in the fourth quarter.

“They’ve got big linemen so it would be harder (for us) to run,” Labus said. “But we wanted to start it out and try to beat them with the pass. We’ve been really successful with the pass. It really comes down to us making the catches for Brian,

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PHOTO BY MIKE SANDROLINI

Jarrett Gustafson caught six passes for 100 yards and a 59-yard touchdown in Maine South’s 65-21 win over Niles West Friday.

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GAME 8:

new trier @ niles west The details: New Trier cemented its position as the second-best squad in the CSL South after clubbing Glenbrook South, 49-24, last Friday. The Trevians clinched a postseason berth in the process. The Wolves’ highly regarded offense grinded to a halt in last week’s loss to the Hawks, save for a 78-yard TD run and 85-yard kickoff return by sophomore Matt Galanopoulos.

game time 7 p.m. Friday The defeat snapped a four-game Wolves winning streak (albeit, one of those wins was by forfeit two weeks ago).

-compiled by Mike Sandrolini

GAME 8:

Marian Cath. @ Notre Dame The details: Matt Curley enjoyed a breakout game in last week’s win over arch rival St. Patrick with his 100-plus yard, two touchdown performance. The triumph kept the Dons’ playoff hopes alive. Marist, meanwhile, slapped Marian with its sixth

game time 7 p.m. Friday straight loss, 44-7.

-compiled by Mike Sandrolini

GAME 8:

Maine South @ Evanston The details: The Hawks have gotten through the toughest part of their CSL South schedule, posting convincing victories over Glenbrook South, New Trier and Niles West in succession, with New Trier being the only club of the three that was able to hang with Maine South most of the game. Evanston, which, like Niles West in Week 6, benefited from a Waukegan teachers’ strike to

game time 7 :30 p.m. Friday pick up a forfeit victory last week, is fighting for its postseason life.

The Wildkits are at 3-4, and must win out against the Hawks and New Trier to be playoff eligible.

-compiled by Mike Sandrolini

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Yamat, 2 Hawks state bound Maine South girls advance with sectional championship By mike sandrolini sports reporter

mike@buglenewspapers.com @Voyager_Sport

One of the best golfers in Maine East school history punched his ticket to this weekend’s Class 3A state tournament for the second straight year on Monday, while Maine South will be sending two individuals downstate for the first time since 2010.

Orion Yamat, who tied for 31st last October at The Den at Fox Creek Golf Course in Bloomington, checked in with a 75 (36-39) at the New Trier sectional, played at the Winnetka Golf Club.

Yamat was part of the day’s final foursome, which had to play in fog that blanketed the course during the last two holes.

But nothing seems to rattle the

senior, says Maine East coach Tony Montesano.

“He’s as cool as a cucumber,” Montesano said. “He’s the coolest guy in the room no matter what room he’s in. In these competitions, to be calm, cool and collected is important.

I think that’s what separates people who advance from the people who don’t. When Orion gets in a zone, he’s as good as anyone I’ve seen.”

Yamat said he will use the experience he gained last year at state to his advantage this weekend.

“Now I know all the little perks of the course and how everything plays out,” he said. “I think I’ll definitely be much more ready this year than I was last year.”

Senior Anthony Celiano and junior Tim Zelek each advanced

with rounds of 77 for Maine South.

Celiano, a sectional qualifier last season, overcame a rough start on the front nine to advance. He triple-bogeyed No. 2 and doublebogeyed another hole, but shot a 37 on the back nine.

“It’s awesome and a relief being able to do it (go downstate) as a senior,” Celiano said. “It’s a nice course and it’ll be a fun tournament playing with some of the top players in the state.”

Zelek’s goal was to card a 77 at sectionals, and he did just that.

He shot a 38 on the front nine and 39 on the back.

“The beginning of the round, I started off with a couple of pars and it settled me down,” Zelek said. “The last couple of holes were really nerve-racking but I got the job done and made pars when I needed to.”

“I’m thrilled for them,” said Maine South coach Steve Scholl.

“If they can play and shoot 77

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PHOTO by mike sandrolini

Orion Yamat of Maine East advanced to the state tournament.

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Niles West spikers seek consistency By mike sandrolini sports reporter

mike@buglenewspapers.com @Voyager_Sport

It’s clear to Stacy Metoyer what her Niles West girls volleyball team needs to do in order to be successful throughout the remainder of the regular season and into the playoffs.

Play consistently.

When the Wolves are at the top of their game, they “can play with anyone,” the coach said last week. A case in point is the Wolves’ Oct. 2 victory over highly touted New Trier, a 2013 state qualifier and Class 4A runner-up in 2012.

“Sometimes we’re very consistent and sometimes we’re not,” Metoyer said. “So if we can find that consistency in the next couple of weeks, we’re going to do very well. We just focused (vs.

New Trier). We focused and we were smart. We did smart things on the court; we were serving tough and took them out of their offense.”

The triumph was the Wolves’ first over the Titans in 14 years.

“That was a great win,” said senior Keiann Williams. “We beat New Trier and not a lot of people expected it throughout school, but we beat them and it was like, ‘Wow, we did it; it happened. We did it as a team.’ ” However, the Wolves (15-11, 2-4) lacked consistency in a three-game loss to CSL Southleading Glenbrook South on Oct. 6, dropping the first game 28-18, coming back to win Game 2, 2523 after trailing 23-20, but then losing the deciding game 25-15.

“The first game our blocking was absent, and the second game, we stepped up our blocking,” said Metoyer, whose club trailed 11-4 at one point in Game 1. “Then that third game we started out strong, and the difference was that slump.

Instead of picking ourselves back up, we let them get back on a roll and that was the end of it.

We just can’t do that.”

The Wolves led 8-4 in the third game, but the Spartans went on a 12-1 run to pull away.

“They’re a good team,” Metoyer said. “We just didn’t take care of our side of the net.”

Kaila Johanson was the team leader in kills with eight, while

Sometimes we’re very consistent and sometimes we are not, So if we can find that consistency in the next couple of weeks, we are going to do very well.

- Niles West coach Stacy Metoyer

Dominique Krason added six.

Eleni Balourdos registered 18 assists, four aces and two kills, and Williams finished with four kills and two blocks.

“I think we’ve improved a lot, especially from the beginning (of the season),” Balourdos said. “We’ve jelled a lot as a team, and also we’ve become more aggressive players. We just work really well together and everybody knows what they’re doing.”

•Maine East remained undefeated in the CSL North last week. The Demons began the week by crushing rival Maine West 25-10, 25-16 on Oct. 7.

Hannah Farley recorded five kills and two aces, Niki Ahlstrand added six blocks, three kills and two aces, Miranda Duro had 10 digs and Sarah Hua-Pham 15 assists.

With their 25-19, 25-22 victory against Niles North on Oct. 9, the Demons (18-4, 7-0) moved one victory closer to clinching a share of the CSL North championship—which would be their first since 2001.

Maggie Chwieralski picked up eight digs and passed at a 2.7 rate out of three in serve-receive.

Ahlstrand led the Demons in kills with six and had three blocks.

Hua-Pham chipped in with 13 assists and Rachel Maurer had four aces.

BOYS SOCCER Maine East got a goal from Matt Pytel in the second minute of its CSL crossover contest with Maine South and made it stand for a 1-0 victory over the Hawks Oct. 7. Oscar Hernandez netted the Demons’ shutout in goal.

GIRLS TENNIS Maine South got secondplace finishes from both No. 1 singles player Leigh Friedman and the No. 1 doubles team of sophomores Karina Czosnyka and Marti Wind while placing third in the team standings to

PHOTO By mike Sandrolini

Eleni Balourdos had 18 assists for Niles West in a loss to Glenbrook South last week.

champion New Trier and runnerup Glenbrook South at the CSL South meet last weekend.

Friedman dropped a tough 6-4, 7-6 (2) decision to Annie Emme of Glenbrook South in the title match. Meanwhile, Czosnyka and Marti Wind fell 6-2, 7-5 to a team from Glenbrook South in their championship match.

Randi Wind won the match for third place, 6-2, 6-2, at No. 2 singles. The Hawks’ No. 3 doubles team of junior Adriana Sclafani and sophomore Amanda Marion was victorious over Amelia Banini and Cassie Bergman of Niles West, 2-6, 6-2, 6-1, in their

third-place match. Also taking third at No. 4 doubles was the team of Tereza Filipova and Kate Garvey, who defeated a team from Evanston 6-1, 6-4.

In action earlier last week, the Hawks swept all of the singles matches in a CSL crossover dual with Glenbrook North Oct. 7, but the Spartans returned the favor in doubles play to lift them to a 4-3 win over the Hawks.

Friedman, Randi Wind and Julie Benbenek posted victories at Nos. 1-3 singles, respectively.

The Hawks opened last week, however, by edging Oak ParkRiver Forest 4-3. Friedman and

Benbenek won at singles for Maine South, and the Hawks split with OPRF in doubles play.

Czosnyka and Marti Wind were victorious at No. 1 doubles, and the No. 2 team of Adriana Sclafani and Amanda Marino also won.

•Niles West’s No. 3 singles player, Anna Chlopecki won her match for third place at the CSL South meet last weekend, beating Maine South’s Benbenek, 6-2, 6-4.

The Wolves’ No. 1 singles, player, Eliza Kirov, a state qualifier last season, finished fourth following a 6-0, 6-1 loss in the third-place match.

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T h ursday, October 16, 2014 | ni lesbug le.com golf | from page 13 here, they can compete with all of the guys down at The Den.” The Hawks had two additional individual sectional qualifiers, senior Thomas Janowski and freshman Michael George.

Janowski turned in an 85, while George carded a 92.

Niles West junior Skylar LeVine, a state qualifier last year, started out strong with a 36 on the front nine, but ended up with a 43 on the back. He missed the cut with a 79.

“It was a respectable round of golf,” said Niles West coach Mitch Stern. “He just kind of struggled all day with pretty much every part of his game and today is not the day to do that, but he had a fantastic season. One day doesn’t spoil what you’ve done all season.”

Notre Dame sent its entire squad to sectionals for the second straight year, placing ninth out of 12 teams with a 335 this time around. The Dons, however, went up against some of the toughest clubs in the state.

Loyola took the team title by scoring 294. New Trier and Glenbrook North, which finished runner-up and fourth, respectively, at state last season, will be returning to The Den. New Trier (302) was second on Monday, and Glenbrook North third (305).

“I think to make it into the sectionals (as a team) is a huge accomplishment, and to do it two years in a row when I lost

south | from page 11 running our routes crisp.”

Labus, who also is a standout linebacker for the Hawks (7-0, 3-0), said he and his teammates were well aware of the Wolves’ high-octane offense, and saw it as a challenge.

“We knew they were very good at scoring and ran a fast-paced offense,” he said. “We wanted to try and match that speed, match that in practice and so we worked on that all week long.”

During the first quarter, it appeared as if the Wolves and Hawks would trade touchdowns throughout the evening. After Collis and Tommy Bazarek (55 yards) connected for a 21-yard scoring pass to put the Hawks up 14-0, sophomore Matt Galanopoulos, the younger brother of Wolves QB Tommy Galanopoulos, surprised the Hawks when he galloped 85 yards for a touchdown on the ensuing kickoff to cut the lead to 14-7.

some good players (from last year),” said Notre Dame coach Bob Beckman.

Freshman Jonathan Kendall topped the Dons with an 81 (41-40), followed by senior John DiMeo’s 83 (40-43) and junior Eric Pritt’s 85 (43-42). Seniors David Steinle (45-41-86) and Kyle Kolodziej (44-43-87) were next for the Dons, and senior Bryano Borges had a 90 (42-28).

“A couple of players just got off to a bad start on a couple of holes,” Beckman said, “and I think that deflated them to the point where they knew it was an uphill battle with the number of teams that were here and the quality of the teams that were here.”

• At the regional level, Notre Dame made its second consecutive sectional appearance as a team Monday thanks to a second-place finish out of nine teams at its own regional held Oct. 7.

The Dons carded a 322 while regional champion Mt. Prospect finished with a 299. Junior Eric Pritt led the way for Notre Dame with a 78, and senior Bryan Borges added an 80. Kendall recorded an 81, Steinle, a senior, had an 83, and seniors Kolodziej and DiMeo shot 85 and 89, respectively.

Maine South finished just three strokes shy of qualifying as a team with a 327, compared to third-place finisher Oak ParkRiver Forest’s 324. However, the Hawks advanced four individuals to sectionals: Celiano notched a 77, while senior Thomas Janowski

“Matt’s a nice player and they’re a good football team,” said Niles West coach Scott Baum, whose team is playoff eligible at 5-2, but finishes up the year facing the two toughest teams outside of Maine South in the CSL South: New Trier on Friday night, and Glenbrook South in Week 9. “We knew going in we couldn’t do that, let guys behind us and they did; they got behind us.”

A 38-yard Sean McNulty field goal, followed later by Collis’ 11yard TD pass to Labus—set up by Dan Ellsworth’s interception— provided the Hawks with a 24-7 first-quarter lead.

In the second quarter, Matthew Metz stripped a Maine South wideout of the ball to force a turnover, and Niles West took over at their own 22-yard line with 8:58 to go in the half. Then, Galanopoulos raced for a 78-yard touchdown, and the Wolves cut it to a two-possession game at 24-14.

“Two bad plays in the first half:

and junior Zelek each shot 83s.

George, a freshman, turned in an 85.

Maine East placed sixth (344), but Yamat qualified individually for sectionals after tying Jack Kavanagh of Mt. Prospect for the second best score of the day (73). Yamat was bidding for his second straight state appearance on Monday.

Niles West competed at the Glenbrook North regional and checked in with a 311 for fifth place. The Wolves have three sectional-qualifying golfers, starting with junior Skylar LeVine, who finished in a three-way tie for runner-up individually after firing a 71. Senor Bennett Underwood added a 77, and Tawfic Khoury, a junior, had an 81.

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For the second time in three years, Maine South will be sending its entire squad downstate this weekend to compete for the Class AA title at Hickory Point Country Club in Decatur after winning the Conant sectional Monday.

The Hawks turned in a 328, breaking the old school record by two strokes—a standard they set last year. Second-place St. Charles North finished with 331, and third-place Wheaton Warrenville South had a 337.

Maine South also made more school history on Monday. It became the first girls golf team not only to qualify for state twice, but to win a sectional.

“There are only four teams that win sectionals and I’m happy for them (his team),” said Maine South coach Jeff Hamann.

“They’re great, great kids. I’m happy for our community and our school. The girls couldn’t represent Maine South in a better way. It was outstanding.

“We’re very fortunate to beat those schools (St. Charles North and WWS). There’s a lot of history with them so it’s good that we came out on top.”

Senior Leia Atas shot a 76 to lead the Hawks, which tied her career best round. Her score was among the top four individual scores of the afternoon. St. Charles North’s Katie Lill took medalist honors with a 69.

Atas is heading to Decatur for a fourth straight year, but she’s excited to finishing her prep career with her teammates … and having an opportunity to go for a state championship.

“It’s been a really big team goal of ours for such a long time,” Atas said. “I think we’re very capable of doing it, and I feel like we’re going to play our best golf at the end of season in Decatur. We’ll try our best and hopefully it’ll be good enough.”

Senior twin sisters Annie and Katie Krall turned in an 82 and 85, respectively. Both came through for Maine South on the back nine, as Annie fired a 38 and Katie a 40.

Annie, Katie and Leia Atas were members of the 2012 team that made it to Decatur. Having that

returning state experience, as well as five seniors on the team, will serve the Hawks well.

“That’s been a strength of ours all year,” Hamann said. “We don’t get too rattled and we understand what it’s all about.”

This time around, they’ll be joined by senior Marissa Oshona, who turned in an 85; sophomore Kelly Naigler, who shot an 87; and senior Tina Piarowski, who carded a 96. Both Oshona and Naigler shot their career bests at sectionals.

“We were feeling good,” Hamann said. “We were prepared, and we had a good game plan for the course. We had the most experience of any team out there (today). The last three years we’ve played our best round of the year at sectionals so I felt really good going into it.”

The Hawks will get a practice round in at Hickory Point on Thursday before the tourney begins Friday.

“We’re playing state level competition so we’ll have our work cut out for us,” said Hamann, whose team’s only dual loss this season came at the hands of New Trier, which placed fourth at state last fall. “We don’t have to try and do too much. If we play our game, I’m confident we’ll be there. Your real opponent is the golf course.

We’ll play our round and we’ll be right there. It’s exciting.”

• At regionals, Resurrection’s Caitlin Ebervein, a senior, qualified individually for sectionals with a 108.

the kick return and a missed tackle and they had a long run,” said Maine South coach David Inserra.

“I thought we were there, but he (Matt Galanopoulos) made a nice play. We knew that their offense could put up some points. We had to take care of them and get the ball in our offensive hands because we thought we could score some points.”

But the Hawks poured it on from there, reaching the end zone two times before the end of the half on TD runs from Fahey and Kevin Thomas (1 yard). Maine South led 38-14 at the break.

Reserve running back Antonio Christiano, seeing his first action since suffering a season-ending injury in Week 1 of last year, scored twice on runs of 25 and 19 yards during the fourth quarter.

Liam O’Sullivan intercepted a pass for the Hawks in the second quarter, and Dylan Burdelik recorded a sack. Deante Dunum and Mario Herrera each had sacks for

the Wolves. Tommy Galanopoulos was 25 of 35 for 175 yards, Matt finished with nine catches for 66 yards, Greg Zito had six catches for 54 yards, and Brandon Costantino rushed 20 times for 71 yards.

Costantino scored on a1-yard run in the third quarter.

•Notre Dame: Last Friday’s contest vs. St. Patrick was a must win for the Dons, and they prevailed, 40-12, in a game that coach Mike Hennessey said was his club’s most complete game of the year.

“We played four quarters and didn’t make mistakes this week like we did before,” he said. “We were able to settle in and execute on all three phases of the game, and it made a difference.”

Matt Curley caught seven passes for 135 yards—two of those for touchdowns of 62 and 38 yards, respectively—while Quentin Grays finished with three touchdown runs (1, 9 and 13 yards) and 50 yards rushing. Tyler Tsagalis completed 11 of 13 passes for 164 yards.

“I think he’s making great progress,” Hennessey said. “Tyler did a great job making some great decisions. He ran well with the ball and made checks at the line (of scrimmage) to put us in a better situation.”

Marco Orlandi carried the ball 18 times for 116 yards and a touchdown, and Tim Simon picked off a pass in the fourth quarter that set up one of the Dons’ TDs. “The guys up front did a great job this past week,” said Hennessey, referring to the Dons’ offensive line.

“It’s nice when the o-line is telling you what they’re seeing (on the field) to us (coaching staff) and it made a difference to us.”

•Maine East: Highland Park became the second team in as many weeks to ring up 60-or-more points at the Demons’ expense, winning 63-0 last Friday. The Giants also made history by upping their record to 7-0. It’s Highland Park High School’s best record since the early 1920s.

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q & a with local athletes

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Jessica innes

Bolingbrook tennis

favorite social media outlet that you use?

Twitter What do you use it for the most?

I follow some sports and jokes and just because there are cute pictures of baby animals like hippos and hedgehogs.

andrew mccuTchen

Who is your favorite person to follow?

The Happiness page because it has cute pictures and those are the little things that are important in life

nhl teams for 2014-15 season 1 chicagO blackhawks Still one of the top teams

2 bOsTOn bruins a complete team

3 san JOse sharks

great regular season team

ryaN BaKEr @ryaNBaKErsPorts

4 la kings

great playoff team

5 sT. lOuis blues

looking to break through

6 minnesOTa wild

could be surprise team

7 piTTsburgh penguins Just need some defense

@Taylor_Sports: Plainfield North’s Quintin Hoosman scores one of his six touchdowns in a 26-point comeback win.

“If you’re gonna burn Aaron Bailey’s redshirt year START HIM instead of a desperation move. #Illini” JEff allEN @JEffallEN71 “So where’s Aaron Bailey been hiding. You can’t sit playmakers #illini”

8 ny rangers

will be competitive again

9 anaheim ducks

Should be tough out

canadians 10 mOnTreal a very talented team

PNhs athlEtICs @PNhsad “Congrats to tennis players Gabby Ochalik at 1st singles and Megan Chaddick at 2nd singles who both won conference championships today!”

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october 17

Monsters Ball 6 p.m. Howard Leisure Center, Niles

This special event is perfect for the whole family who want to experience some Halloween fun. Enjoy dinner, followed by a spooky firelight Halloween story time that will put you in the mood for the Monsters Ball. Wear your costume and be prepared to move to the music, play games and have a “Monster” good time. Fee includes dinner, story, and dancing. All participants must register for this event. Please note location change. Limited seating, register early. No refunds. Res $15/per person; Non-Res $18/per person.

Niles Park District Fall Gymnastics Classes

Niles Park District is accepting registration for the Fall Gymnastics Program. Classes are held at Grennan Heights, 8255 Oketo.

Programs offered are for ages 3 to 12 and include beginner to intermediate skill levels. Session is Monday, September 8-October 27 & Thursday, September 11-October 30. Skills taught include tumbling, balance beam, vaulting, mini-tramp and bars. Registration is being accepted at the Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard Street. For more information about Gymnastics, please call (847) 967-1529.

Iceland Registration

Registration for Fall Hockey & Skating classes is taking place at the garage

saturday

october 18

sunday

october 19

Morton Grove Farmers’ Market

‘A Girl Like Her’ by Ann Fessler

6210 Dempster St. Morton Grove , IL 60053 847-750-6436

Skokie Theatre 7924 Lincoln Ave. Skokie , IL 60077 847-677-7761 Price: $35

The market offers live entertainment and children’s activities in addition to a wide variety of vendors.

Vendors sell regionally- and locally-produced items such as flowers, produce, plants, bread and baked goods, healthy snacks, coffee, lemonade, cheese, cosmetics, jewelry clothes and other goods.

“A Girl Like Her” reveals the hidden history of over a million young women who became pregnant in the 1950s and ‘60s and were banished to maternity homes to give birth, surrender their children and return home alone. The film combines footage from educational films and newsreels of the time period about dating, sex, “illegitimate” pregnancy and adoption with the voices of these mothers as they speak today. Immediately following the viewing is a panel discussion.

entrance in the East parking lot.

Skating classes begin September 29 at the newly renovated facility. Intro to Hockey begins October 4 & Rookie Rangers begins October 8.

Full class information can be found on our website.

Youth Dodge Ball League.

Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard.

Boys & Girls 3rd-8th Grade. Games are fun, safe, competitive and exciting.

Each team will play 8-10 matches.

Participants can sign up as a team (min of 10) or as an individual.

All players will receive a t-shirt that must be worn at games. Friday’s, January 9-March 13 @ Golf View Rec Center & Grennan Heights.

Res $58; Non-Res $69.

Questions, call 847-9671529. www.niles-parks.org.

Deadline Nov. 21.

OCT. 16

Riggio’s Wine Tasting Event. 5:30 p.m. Riggio’s Restaurant, 7530 Oakton, Niles. Join the Notre Dame College Prep community for a great evening featuring delicious wines and great hors ‘oeuvres. There are terrific raffle prizes too. The cost is $35 per person. Raffle tickets are $10 per ticket or 3 for $25. Both Event and Raffles tickets may be purchased online at www. n d d o n s . o r g /r i g g i o s 1 4 .

Raffle winners need not be present to purchase raffle tickets regardless. Thank you to all who participate as 100 percent of the proceeds benefit NDCP in Niles, Illinois.

OCT. 25

Halloween Parade & Party. 10 a.m. Oak Park, Niles. Get your costume ready for the annual Halloween Parade and Party. Join us for a bewitching stroll from Oak Park (Main Street and

monday

october 20

Hooray for Hoopla: New Source for eBooks, Music and TV Shows Skokie Public Library 5215 Oakton St. Skokie , IL 60077 847-673-7774 7:00 PM

This class introduces the new easy-to-use library service for e-audiobooks and streaming music and video. Participants can bring their own device or use one of the library’s iPads.

Ottawa) to Grennan Heights.

Once at Grennan Heights there will be ghouly games, ghastly goodies, and spooky surprises! Please register early for this popular event.

Registration required. No refunds.

OCT. 31

Iceland Scary Skates.

8 p.m. Iceland, 8435 Ballard Rd., Niles. Celebrate Halloween at Iceland with spooky music & a costume contest. Child and family scary skate begins at 12:05 p.m. Fee $5, skate rental $3.

ONGOING

Live Jazz Jam at Chambers.

Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Chambers Seafood Grill & Chop House, 6881 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles. Come join us for dinner and live jazz. John Bany is one of Chicago’s best and most interesting bass players.

His bass playing, in addition to his unique vocal style,

tuesday

october 21

“Betrayal”

by John Adams Westminster Place 3200 Grant St. Evanston , IL 60201 847-570-3422 Free Event 7:15 PM

“Betrayal.” Book launch event for debut novel

by Skokie-resident John Wendell Adams. Set in Chicago, “Betrayal” is a suspenseful and intriguing page-turner for anyone who has ever been betrayed in the workplace, a love relationship, or in a family.

has delighted audiences everywhere. He is a, veteran bass player, John has played at a number of festivals including: the original Big Horn (Ivanhoe, Illinois), the Chicago Jazz Festival (9 appearances), the Mid-American Jazz Festival (St. Louis, Missouri), Elkhart Jazz Festival (13 appearances) and the Atlanta World Music Fest.

FISH Seeking Volunteers. Due to the economy, FISH is experiencing over a 40 percent rise in ridership. It is straining both the volunteer service level and budget.

Since 1971, FISH volunteers have been serving Park Ridge and Maine Township residents by providing free rides to medical appointments. To continue to provide a high level of service to all residents of Maine Township, FISH needs volunteers. Can you spare four hours per

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wednesday

october 22

The Creation of ‘The King and I’ Price: $15 Skokie Theatre 7924 Lincoln Ave. Skokie , IL 60077 847-677-7761 7:30 PM

Theater historian Charles Troy takes you behind the scenes on Broadway. The last of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s four great musical plays of the 1940s and early 1950s was written as a vehicle for its female star and ended up as a star-making vehicle for its unknown opposite lead.

The cumulative effect of the four landmark shows in eight years so drained Rodgers & Hammerstein that they never attempted anything as serious or ambitious again.

month to drive neighbors to medical appointments?

To volunteer, call Ed Oken, President, 847 696-0761.

Stroke Club. 3-4:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Center for Advanced Care, Room 1220, 1700 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. This is a free program for stroke victims and survivors (plus a guest). Free parking is available in the attached parking garage. For more information contact Meg Potterfield, 847-723-4765 or Dorene Wlodarski, 847296-2470.

TOPS Club. 8:30-10 a.m. every Tuesday at the Feldman Rec Center, 8800 W. Kathy Lane, Niles. Lose weight with TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Everyone is welcome. Call Dorene Wlodarski, 847-296-2470 or Lenore Lunquist, 847-7292530 for more information.

News about local businesses in your community

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dave says

Rehabbing to sell takes time, emotional energy

In most cases, if you spend $10,000 you gain more than what you put into the house because both options — whether you’re sitting on the house or dave says rehabbing it — are going to www.daveramsey.com @DaveRamsey take time and emotional energy. From a real estate person’s perspective, Dear Dave, houses always sell better My husband and I when they’re shined up recently inherited my and looking nice. When a parents’ home. It’s in prospective buyer walks in a small, rural town and sees and smells new with little industry, carpet and fresh paint, and we’ve been told they don’t have to strain that the place would Dave Says money advice by their imaginations looking be worth $85,000 if it’s dave ramsey past everything. When cleaned up, compared you force potential buyers to $75,000 as-is. Should we spend about $10,000 to really to look past things, it usually ends clean it up, replace a few things up costing you money.

In most cases, if you spend and make it presentable to sell it $10,000 you gain more than faster?

Terri what you put into the house.

Honestly, I think one of the Dear Terri, It’s really up to you guys, numbers you’ve given me is By dave ramsey

wrong — either the $85,000, the $75,000 or the $10,000 you think it will take to fix up the place.

In other words, if you spend $10,000 on a project like this, you’ll usually gain $20,000 when you’re talking about stuff like a thorough cleaning, new carpet and flooring, fresh paint and basics like that. My guess is if the place is worth $85,000 fixed up it’ll probably bring about $65,000 as-is.

If it’s me, I’m going to clean the place and fix it up. I’ve done hundreds, if not thousands, of these kinds of deals, and I can’t stand to try and sell something that’s dumpy, grungy and out of shape.

—Dave

Where does this money go?

Dear Dave, If you have a mortgage that will be paid off in the next two or

I would pay extra on the house. You know, a magical thing happens when you pay down a house and sell it somewhere down the road. The money comes back. You didn’t lose it. three years, should you pay extra toward the house or invest that money over and above the 15 percent you recommend putting toward retirement?

Walt Dear Walt, I would pay extra on the house. You know, a magical thing happens when you pay down a house and sell it somewhere down the road. The money comes back. You didn’t lose it.

Honestly, you’re not doing a bad thing by putting it into retirement either. But you don’t know exactly what will happen over the next several years of your life or the life of your investments. You might think

you know. You might even have a plan. But the truth is even the best plans don’t always work out the way we want.

And if that happens, it sure would be neat to own your home outright!

—Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and Smart Money Smart Kids. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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Upcoming events for Seniors in the community

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Niles Senior Center For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, please check the Naturally Active Program Guides or call the Niles Senior Center at 5888420.

Information about the Niles Senior Center can be found on the Village of Niles Website at www.vniles.com. Click on “Departments” (upper left), and then Click on “Senior” You can now see what’s new at the Senior Center.

Advanced registration is required for programs.

For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, call the Niles Senior Center at 847588-8420 Individuals must be a registered member of the Niles Senior Center to receive the

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

Issues in the News • 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays This dynamic, refreshing class is led by long time leader of this program, Arlene Golub. This group is filled with folks from all walks of life, retired or not, who want to keep abreast of a broad spectrum of what is occurring locally and worldwide. Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued.

Please call the NSC at 847-5888420 for more information.

Got the dot?

It may save your life Assist first responders with the information they need.

Become part of the Illinois Dot Program.

The Illinois Dot Program is a statewide

initiative designed to provide vital medical information on vehicle drivers and passengers.

Information contained on the medical card can assist first responders in the “Golden Hour” immediately following a serious crash. This can very well mean the difference between life and death. For more information, please contact the Niles Senior Center (847 588-8420).

Social Bridge players needed!

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

Golfers Needed The Niles Senior Center is looking for men and women for the upcoming golf season!

Contact Jaymi at (847)588-8420 for more info!

Niles Rhythm Band members needed!

Keep a beat or sing along!

Everyone is welcome to join this fun band. Call 847-5888420 for more information.

Weekly Dinner & Movie Every Tuesday evening throughout the Summer we will be showing a movie at 5:15pm.

Dinners can be purchased at the NSC front desk. Registration is required.

Yoga in Chairs Yoga is all about flexibility… and we are flexible about whether you sit, hold on or stand. Oct. 2-30, 10:45am11:45am. $24M/$29NM

Book Discussion Books can be picked up at the front desk. Tuesday, October 21, 1:30pm, FREE. Everyone welcome.

Dinner & Movie “Divergent” (PG 13 2014) Starring Ralph Fiennes & Adrien Brody. In a world divided by factions based on virtues, Tris learns she’s Divergent and won’t fit in. When she discovers a plot to destroy Divergents, Tris and the mysterious Four must find out what makes Divergents dangerous before it’s too late –IMDB. Dinner includes a hot dog, chips & dessert. Tuesday, October 21, 5:00pm, $2M/$3NM

Art Therapy for People with Hearing Loss A 4-week class to promote communication

designed effective and

community through creativity.

This new program combines creative arts and effective communication for people with hearing loss. This arts therapy group will meet once a week and will explore creative ways of communicating through the use of art materials, addressing interests and concerns. Experience how art can help enhance our way of communicating with others.

Wednesdays, Oct. 29 to Nov. 19 FREE TO RESIDENTS! For more information please call Maya Zelio at (847)5888441.

No experience needed!

Camelot at the Drury Lane Theatre Adapted from T.H. White’s novel, The Once and Future King.

Camelot is a valiant Broadway musical that will transport audiences to the magical and mythical days of medieval England.

The legendary characters King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, Sir Lancelot and Merlin come alive in this exciting tale of love and chivalry. The classic production features a lush, romantic score including “If Ever I Would Leave You”, “Camelot”, “How To Handle a Woman”, “Follow Me”.

Thursday, December 11, 10:30am-5:00pm $65Mw/$70NM

Park Ridge Senior Center

Senior Center Memberships

Senior Center membership begins at age 55. Our quarterly new and prospective member meetings will you give information on the many activities, programs, events and services offered. Membership dues are: Single: $46 Resident, $65 Non-Resident Couple: $70 Resident, $99 Non-Resident Over 90 Single: $23 Resident, $32.50 Non-Resident Over 90 Couple: $35 Resident, $49.50 Non-Resident Enjoy these Senior Center Membership benefits: Priority registration and special rates for Active Adult programs, events & trips; A drop-in social center open 7 days a week; Free

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T h ursday, October 16, 2014 | ni lesbug le.com seniors | from page 20 members-only unique monthly programming and activities; A variety of free clubs for many interests and hobbies; Monthly Newsletter delivered to your home; and Volunteer Opportunities.

Enjoy these facility amenities as a Senior Center Member: Large meeting hall; Classrooms; Full service kitchen; Stage with sound system; Ceramic room and kiln; 2 large screen TVs; Game tables; 4 ping pong tables; Variety of solitary and group activities for member use; Members art displays; Free Lending Library; and Free Medical Lending Closet (limited quantities) For more information, call 847-692-3597.

Bridge If bridge is of interest there are several opportunities to enjoy the game. Groups meet on Friday mornings, Sunday afternoons, and Couple’s Bridge meets the first Thursday of the month. Call the Center at 847692-3597 for more information or to be put in touch with one of the group moderators.

Senior Center Clubs Men’s Club: 1st & 2nd Tuesday of the month. Join us as we plan fun and exciting events, as well as make a difference in our community.

Book Worms: 1st Thursday of the month, 1 p.m. Love to read? Join us every month for a discussion pertaining to a variety of books . One per month .

Camera Club: 4th Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m. Join our camera club as they provide instruction and interesting slideshows on a variety of different topics .

Money Matters with Chris Valentine: 1st & 3rd Monday of the Month, 10 a.m. Chris Valentine from Edward Jones presents a program of financial tips and answers your questions Opera Arts Club with Leo Rizzetto. 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, Noon. Do you have a love for opera and/or musicals? Leo Rizzetto, opera aficionado, presents a variety of majestic operas and toe tapping musicals.

Computer Club: 1st Wednesday of the month, 1:30 p.m. Need a computer refresher course or just help learning the

computer? Join Richard Brandt as he leads the group . Come with questions.

Handicrafters: 1st Thursday of the month, 10 a.m. Do you knit, crochet, sew, quilt, crossstitch, or embroider? We make items for the Annual Holiday Bazaar and the V .A . Hospitals . We provide the supplies for these events, or you can work on your own project . Beginners are welcome!

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Park Ridge

Ongoing activities Following are number of ongoing activities at the Center: • Woodcarvers meet Thursdays at 9 a.m.…a free activity: • Gamers, 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Fridays play dominos, hand and foot, scrabble for rummikube … also free.

• Ceramics students meet 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays and Tuesdays and work on projects of your choice. There is a charge of $7 per class.

• Pinochle players meet the second Monday, Third Thursday and every Saturday of the month at 1 p.m.

• Table tennis players start play at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. All abilities are welcome for this free activity.

• Have you ever thought of tap dancing? This is a fun way of exercising. The class is at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The fee is $10 for members and $15 for non-members.

A Taste of Germany Oct. 20, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Get your Lederhosen ready!

We are bringing a small taste of Germany to Park Ridge. The event features the talented Johnny Wagner Band Trio. Our German feast includes roast pork loin, Austrian sausage with sauerkraut, German potato salad, spaetzels with gravy, and apple pie. It is a festive afternoon and a great opportunity to get together with friends.

Cost: M/Guest: $17/$19, $7/$9 (no lunch) 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Morton Grove North Shore Senior Center North Shore Senior Center’s

ONGOING

Volunteer help needed at the reception desk of the Center of Concern in Park Ridge

volunteers needed

Volunteer help needed at the reception desk of the Center of Concern in Park Ridge. This 35 year old social service agency helps maintain senior citizens in their homes and provides housing

Morton Grove Social Services Office has space in the American Legion Memorial Civic Center at 6140 Dempster Street.

Information and assistance is provided to individuals of all ages including access to public benefits, referrals for a variety of community programs, onsite and off-site support groups, and applications for the Village financial assistance program.

A monthly Caregiver Support Group meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

On-site appointments are available for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, with Senior Health Insurance Program volunteers, and to discuss individual concerns of all kinds.

Volunteer opportunities Do you have great people skills? Do you enjoy reception work?

North Shore Senior

assistance enabling them to live with dignity and independence. Call Jim at 847-823-0453. Very flexible hours and other volunteer opportunities are available.

Center in Morton Grove has opening for people to help at our front desk, greeting guests, directing calls, and assisting with registrations.

Please contact Volunteer Services at 847.784.6052 for details.

Senior Center membership Become a member of North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus and enjoy opportunities to live longer, happier, healthier lives through an array of programs,

activities, trips and services.

Members receive a discount on all programs, activities, and trips, Lifelong Learning Program Catalog, information on local, state, and federal issues affecting seniors, and invitations to special events and presentations.

Membership dues are $20 for an individual and $35 for a couple/household for a full year. Everyone welcome! Call

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seniors | from page 21 North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus at 847470-5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove, to become a member.

the battle for control of the Senate and look at the likely candidates who are positioning themselves to run for president in 2016. $9 member; $12 nonmember. Call 847-470-5223 to register.

Power of Glamour

Dynamic Duos: Favorite Screen Couples

Thursday, October 16, 1–2:30 p.m. The Power of Glamour evokes a unique Hollywood era and five of the goddesses - Joan Crawford, Greta Garbo, Katherine Hepburn, Tallulah Bankhead and Marlene Dietrich - who enchanted the world and left their legacy. Roberta Randall has presented her unique One Woman Theater to hundreds of organizations during her thirty years of performing throughout the Midwest and California.

She has a wide background of dramatic experience including movies, TV, radio and Off Broadway leading roles. $9 member; $12 non-member. Call 847-470-5223 to register.

The Game Changer: Election of 2008 Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1-2:30 p.m. The election of 2008 has been called the “game change election.” The wild race featured a heroic former POW, first woman, first African-American, and first Hispanic candidates to have a realistic shot of winning and a plethora of colorful supporting characters including Joe the Plumber, Sarah Palin, and Tina Fey. Learn the inside story of how the campaigns used social media and advertising in unique ways during this groundbreaking time in American politics. $9 member; $12 non-member. Call 847-470-5223 to register.

morton grove

Monday, Nov. 3, 1-2:30 p.m.

Tracy & Hepburn, Newman & Redford, Fred & Ginger, Bogey & Bacall, and Laurel & Hardy. These ‘Dynamic Duos’ shared top billing in numerous films. Bob Burton will show memorable scenes in a compilation video featuring these and other Hollywood screen teams. A discussion following the video provides you the opportunity to learn more interesting facts about these box office dynamos. $9 member; $12 non-member. Call 847-470-5223 to register.

The Center of Concern

The mission of The Center of Concern is to provide housing assistance, support services, and counseling for seniors, the disabled, and others in need, enabling them to live with dignity and independence.

The Center’s web site is www. centerofconcern.org.

Volunteer needed

The Elections of 2014 and 2016: Looking Ahead

Volunteer help needed at the reception desk of the Center of Concern in Park Ridge. This 35 year old social service agency helps maintain senior citizens in their homes and provides housing assistance enabling them to live with dignity and independence.

Call Jim at 847-823-0453.

Very flexible hours and other volunteer opportunities are available.

Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1-2:30 p.m. The midterm elections are being framed by Republicans as a referendum on Obamacare and by the Democrats as a chance to block the undoing of protection for women, voters, and gays. This intriguing analysis by political historian Barry Bradford will highlight

Unless otherwise noted, all services are offered at The Center of Concern offices at 1580 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 310, in Park Ridge. For services that require an appointment, call 847-823-0453 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday,

Calendar of Events

Thursday, October 16, 1–2:30 p.m.

Morton Grove North Shore Senior Center

Power of Glamour

Thursday, October 16, 1–2:30 p.m.

The Power of Glamour evokes a unique Hollywood era and five of the goddesses - Joan Crawford, Greta Garbo, Katherine Hepburn, Tallulah Bankhead and Marlene Dietrich - who

or 9 a.m. to noon Friday.

October events: Tuesday,Oct. 7, 21 Medicare counseling Saturday, October 11 and 25Legal counseling Monday, October 13Alzheimer’s caregivers support group, 10:00 a.m.

Sunday, October 19 Coffee, Classics and Connections (Intergenerational Car Show).

Park Ridge Public Library Parking Lot, 9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Saturday, October 25 Blood pressure, blood sugar testing, flu shots. 1580 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge #310.

enchanted the world and left their legacy. Roberta Randall has presented her unique One Woman Theater to hundreds of organizations during her thirty years of performing throughout the Midwest and California.

10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (no appointment needed) Wednesday, October 297, Successful Aging II. Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect, Park Ridge #310 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. (breakfast provided).

A panel of experts will present and discuss relevant topics related to aging and effective resources to care for the elderly.

Wills and Powers of Attorney Preparation of simple wills and durable powers of attorney for health care and property also is available by appointment.

Homeowners

desiring additional income, companionship, or the ability to remain in their homes may wish to consider The Center of Concern’s shared housing program. Residents are matched with screened applicants who possess a temperament suitable to shared accommodations.

The Center of Concern also offers friendly visitors for the homebound, programs designed to prevent homelessness, and volunteer opportunities in the office and in the field.

The Center’s web site is www. centerofconcern.org.

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jill on money

How can procrastinators bridge the gap between intention and action? We’ll tell you how

By Jill Schlesinger

Tribune Content Agency

www.jillonmoney.com @BugleNewspapers

Last month, I had the privilege of interviewing productivity guru David Allen, who wrote a seminal work on the topic called “Getting Things Done: The Art of StressFree Productivity”. At the Financial Planning Association’s Annual Conference, David captivated 1,800 CFP(r) professionals with a terrific explanation of how easily we can be distracted and the best way to find focus and vision.

I thought about David after trying to conduct research on why people procrastinate. It’s not that we are inherently lazy, and according to Joseph Ferrari, a professor of psychology at DePaul University, who has been is a pioneer of modern research on the subject, “It really has nothing to do with timemanagement...As I tell people, to tell the chronic procrastinator to just do it would be like saying to a clinically depressed person, cheer up.”

Ferrari has found that as many as a quarter of people may be chronic procrastinators and it causes them stress, a drop in overall well-being and not surprisingly, can cost them money too - think late fees on credit cards, which add up to billions of dollars annually; filing taxes at the last minute, which prevents many from claiming many deductions to which they are entitled; and of course, failure to save for retirement, which can create financial problems in the future.

It’s not that procrastinators don’t know what to do-they understand that they really should track their expenses or draft a will, but they can’t bring themselves to do it. Ferrari says that some procrastinators avoid making financial decisions due to a psychological reluctance to be held responsible for a decision.

Perhaps one spouse avoids all of the financial and investment decisions

avoiding procrastination declare You can start by making a public declaration, because your friends and family can help you stick to your pledge. commit

There are also some concrete steps to take in your financial life, like establishing automatic deductions from your paycheck. reward yourself

Ferrari advises rewarding yourself for completing that to-do. It’s fun to share your accomplishment with one of your cheerleaders.

not because he or she “isn’t good at that stuff”, but the uninvolved spouse wants to retain the right to second-guess the money-managing spouse later!

How can procrastinators bridge the gap between intention and action? David Allen says that part of the problem is that all of the things we have to do are rattling around our brains, causing us to drive ourselves a little crazy. He notes, “Until you see yourself doing it, you won’t see how to do it”. The good news is you can actually change your attention and focus by firing your neurons to be sensitive to the tasks that need addressing.

Allen’s system starts by capturing all the things that need to get down; imposing discipline so that you are in control; and then creating a plan for next actions. Once you get the stuff out of your brain and write it down, you need to schedule time to check in on your progress. It can help to do this at the time of day when you have the most energy.

Also, when you are addressing those hard-to-accomplish tasks, try to limit distractions. I know that may sound nearly impossible in our hyper-connected world, but for some chunk of time, remove audio

and visual alerts of new messages, do not log into social media and avoid opening too many windows on your browser.

According to experts, precommitting to goals can help.

You can start by making a public declaration, because your friends and family can help you stick to your pledge. “We know from research that you are more likely to

do something if you publicly post it,” Ferrari says.

There are also some concrete steps to take in your financial life, like establishing automatic deductions from your paycheck to a savings account, enrolling in a retirement plan and setting up autopay on as many bills as possible. If you think you need professional help, schedule that appointment and keep it!

Finally, Ferrari advises rewarding yourself for completing that to-do. It’s fun to share your accomplishment with one of your cheerleaders (spouse, parent, pal);

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spending extra time with your kids, your friends or giving yourself a mental break by doing something physical. Finally, you can also treat yourself by spending small dollars on something that you rarely do... after all, you’ve earned it!

(Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Emmynominated CBS News Business Analyst.

A former options trader and CIO of an investment advisory firm, Jill covers the economy, markets, investing and anything else with a dollar sign on TV, radio (including her nationally syndicated radio show), the web and her blog, “Jill on Money.” She welcomes comments and questions at askjill@ moneywatch.com. Check her website at www.jillonmoney.com) (c) 2014 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC

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