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NOVEMBER 12, 2015 VOL. 60 ISSUE 6

Locals compete in pristine weather at state meet

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Featured Sports

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NEWS d63 tax Levy

East Maine District 63 proposes $38 million tax levy

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NEWS PtC extension

Metra avoids shutdown with deadline extension

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SENIORS area vets honored Niles library hosts 9th annual Veterans History Breakfast

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Morton grove proposes status-quo budget for 2016 Board will continue looking at budget during Nov. 18 hearing By Igor Studenkov bugle staff

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Village of Morton Grove department heads aren’t recommending any significant increases for the 2016 village budget. On Nov. 5, the village’s board of trustees hosted a budget workshop. Heads of various village departments presented their plans for 2016 and laid out how much money they would request for the upcoming year.

The board will continue looking at the budget at hearing scheduled for Nov. 18 at 6 p.m. The village is also expected to hold a meeting Nov. 30 on the status of Morton Grove tax increment financing districts. For the most part, the department heads proposed budgets that were either reduced or at similar levels as 2015. Community and Economic Development Director Nancy Radzevich said her department’s budget would be reduced by 7 percent. Director of Information

Technology Boyle Wong said that the budget would be reduced overall, largely due to consolidations and contracting outside professionals rather than hiring more staff members. Morton Grove Fire Department Chief Tom Friel, who also currently serves as the village’s acting finance director, said the finance department budget would be essentially flat. He added that he deliberately avoided suggesting any changes. “Assuming that we have a new [permanent] finance director by the end of December, we didn’t

want to bring someone in and tie their hands,” said Friel. He also said that the department hired outside consultants to look at Morton Grove’s current financial practices and suggest improvements. For the fire department, Friel said he was proposing one major change – replacing a full-time fire inspector with two parttime employees who would take on the same duties, as well as handle additional similar tasks throughout the village. By having two part-time employees, Friel said the department was ensuring that at least one inspector was available in any given time. The fire chief also reported

that the department of family and senior services is looking to get $50,000 for a part-time employee. “We are not specifically planning on adding more individuals – this is just a contingency,” he said. Friel reported that the village recently hired a part-time social worker. Earlier this year, the position was reduced from fulltime to part-time. “A large part of the [social worker]’s job will be response and crisis intervention, which is why she’s under auspices of the Morton Grove Police Department,” he said. “She is also going to have

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cover story

Library looks to make craft-beer tasting an annual event Proceeds to help fund Baxter Hall improvements By Igor Studenkov bugle staff

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The Morton Grove Public Library opened its doors after hours for Flight Nite – the first of what library staff hope will become an annual beer-tasting event. Flight Nite, held Nov. 7 from 7 to 9 p.m, was organized by the Morton Grove Public Library Foundation to help fund improvements to Baxter Hall, the building’s main auditorium. Guests were able buy beer, wine and soft drinks, and ate free snacks and slices of pizza. They also took part in a beer tasting session conducted by bar manager and beer expert Kevin Zimmerman. In order to get in, guests could either buy a ticket for $23 ahead of time or pay $30 at the door. Each guest got a commemorative pint glass and could take part in the trivia contest raffle to win tickets to the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry. In order to enter, they had to answer 10 beer trivia questions, and anyone who got at least 6 of 10 questions right

was automatically entered. There was also a second raffle that wasn’t announced ahead of time. During the beer tasting, every guest got a form to jot down their impressions. Anyone who got a form with a green sticker on the back would get to their choice of a free T-shirt or a hat. The proceeds from the event went toward matching grant funds the library is using to make the Baxter Hall Auditorium compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. During the first half hour, guests were invited to eat, drink and mingle. The beer tasting started at 7:30 p.m. Zimmerman, who works as a manager at Durty Nellie’s in Palatine, said beer isn’t just part of his job. “I’m very passionate about it, and I’d like to show you something you didn’t know,” he said, adding that he spent three years brewing craft beer and considers himself a “super-fan.” During the tasting, which lasted for almost an hour, Zimmerman went over every beer, explaining what went into it and how the

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Guests get a chance to sample some craft beers during the Morton Grove Public Library’s Flight Nite. flavor was achieved. He also instructed guests on the best way to taste the beverages and savor the flavor. He encouraged the guests to write down their experiences, so that they would know what sort of flavors to seek out in the future. Most of the guests were residents of Morton Grove, and many of them were no strangers to the library. “I’m very impressed with the crowd,” said Marguerite Mullen, who added that she thought the

library provided great drinks and great food. The event attracted a few outof-towners, as well. Wynn Shawver, who works at the Evanston Public Library, said she got word about the event by email. She and Tim Longo, of Chicago, were intrigued and decided to check it out. “I like beer, and I like libraries,” Shawver said. “[Having it together], what could be better?” Longo later wound up winning a T-shirt in the raffle.

Morton Grove Library Director Debra Stombres told the Bugle that she enjoyed the experience. “I had fun,” she said. “I really enjoyed myself. I don’t usually drink either, but I learned I liked a couple of things.” She was also pleased with how many people attended. “This is as much as we could’ve hoped for,” said Stombres, who joked that if the numbers got any larger, she would be worried that it would strain the building’s capacity.

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upcoming event

Adopt a Sailor Navy Day to honor area recruits By Bugle Staff nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @NilesILNews

Morton Grove American Legion Post 134 will celebrate its ninth annual Adopt a Sailor Navy Day later this month. The legion will host 50 naval recruits from the Great Lakes area Thanksgiving Day to show appreciation for their service. Legion members, village officials, friends and others who wish to attend will kick off the event by greeting the recruits. Refreshments will be available and, attendees will be served a full Thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings. Entertainment will also be at the event, as well as nationwide long distance and international phone service throughout the day, compliments of AT&T. Computers will also be available. “They will have the opportunity to talk and email their loved ones throughout the day,” said Thanksgiving Day Committee Chairman Casey Bachara. The day’s events will also be

budget | from page 1 regular service hours [at the Civic Center].” Friel reported that the family and senior services department plans to build relationship with the Niles Township social services and other local social service organizations in order to give residents access to services that are outside the village’s scope. Radzevich said that the buildings and inspection services department would remain largely the same. While some expenses decreased, it was balanced out by the fact that the department spends less on supplies – something that it was able to do because more and more tasks were done on the computer.

Public Works Director of Public Works Andy Demonte said he was proposing some budget increases for his department in order to spend more money on tree trimming and purchase new vehicles. He also proposed allocating more money in the water and

Anyone wishing to make a donation can make checks payable to: Thanksgiving Day Committee, American Legion Post 134, 6144 Dempster St., Morton Grove, IL, 60053.

filmed and a DVD sent to the recruits’ families. “We owe them a thank you for their service,” Bachara said. “Let’s show them a beautiful day to remember.” Morton Grove American Legion Post 134, located at 6144 Dempster St., also contributes and supports the Comfort/Wounded Warrior Fund and other veteran and active military activities. Anyone wishing to make a donation can make checks payable to: Thanksgiving Day Committee, American Legion Post 134, 6144 Dempster St., Morton Grove, IL, 60053.

sewer funds due to Morton Grove’s ongoing search for an alternative water supplier. The money would cover any additional engineering studies and other water supply search related expenses the village may have to cover in the future. Demonte explained that when it came to municipal buildings, the department was in tricky position. Over the past few years, there have been a number of discussions about the future of some buildings and whether they would need to be remodeled or replaced. The department didn’t want to spend too much money on something that might get torn down in a few years. “A good example is a boiler in the [village hall] building,” said Demonte. “Everybody tells us to replace it, but we don’t know what we’re going to do with [the building].” The department is planning to repave the village’s business alleys. Morton Grove Village Administrator Ralph Czerwinski said the village will consider charging nonresidents a different

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East Maine District 63 proposes $38 million tax levy By Igor Studenkov Bugle Staff

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East Maine District 63 is considering a 2015 property tax levy of $38.73 million – a $1.12 million increase over last year. David Bein, the district’s assistant superintendent for business services, told the District 63 Board of Education during its Nov. 4 meeting that the number wouldn’t necessarily represent the amount the district would actually collect. As with all school districts in Cook County, District 63’s taxes are capped. The district doesn’t yet know how much it would be able to collect from taxes on new construction; and it has historically set the tax levy higher than it needed, with an understanding that they wouldn’t be able to collect it all. The board of education is

rate to park in the municipal parking lot. He added that the village didn’t want to drive non-residents away but wanted to create a policy that was fair to residents.

State revenues One unknown hanging over the budget proceedings are revenues from the state motor fuel tax,

expected to vote on whether to approve the levy during its Dec. 2 meeting, which will be held at Melzer Elementary School, 9400 N. Oriole, Morton Grove, at 7 p.m. The board will hold a public hearing earlier that same day. In Cook County, the amount a school can levy is capped based on a formula that factors in the Consumer Price Index, the amount of taxes expected to be collected from new construction and the Equalized Assessed Value for the 2015 tax year. Bein explained that the amount District 63 collects to make bonds-related payments doesn’t fall under the cap. He also said that while the district can estimate what the cap would be, the new construction was something that wasn’t easy to account for, so the district has historically set the levy above the estimated cap. This year is no different. “If we don’t set the levy high enough to cover new

which the state government collects on behalf of all Illinois municipalities. The Illinois Department of Revenue has indicated that it wouldn’t release the money until a state budget is passed. Czerwinski said the Illinois House of Representatives is currently considering a resolution that would release the funds but it

construction, we won’t get the money,” said Bein. Last year, the district set the tax levy at $37,609,123. However, Bein said the amount actually collected was $36,722,716. He noted that if the tax caps weren’t in place but all the other restrictions and regulations were, the district would have been able to levy up to $48 million this year. Bein told the board that property value changes don’t make that much impact on the amounts of money the district can collect one way or another – unless the changes are significantly larger than usual. “The reason that this happens, when you calculate for what the maximum tax [amount] will be, and apply it to new property construction, property value swings won’t affect it,” he said. “[But] if we see property value drop by more than 26 percent, [the district] will lose money.”

is not clear if it would pass. Mayor Dan DiMaria said the village remains hopeful that the funds would be released by the end of the year, but added that the budget may have to be changed to account for the possibility that it would take longer. “That is a real situation that could arise,” he said. “We got to be ready for it.”

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transportation

Metra shutdown averted with PTCdeadline extension Executive director grateful service shutdown averted By Igor Studenkov Bugle Staff

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Metra trains will continue to run next year after Congress voted last month to extend the Positive Train Control deadline. Under a September 2008 law, all rail transit agencies had to have PTC technology installed on all of their lines by Dec. 31, 2015. In September, Metra sent a letter to Congress stating that the agency wouldn’t be able to meet the deadline until 2019. Union Pacific Railroad and BNSF Railway, which operate Metra’s Union Pacific and BNSF lines, echoed that sentiment. Without the technology in place, Metra would have had to stop running all passenger trains after the December deadline. On Sept. 30, Rep. Bill Shuster, R-Pennsylvania, introduced House Resolution 3651, which would extend the deadline

to Dec. 31, 2018. It would also give the U.S. Secretary of Transportation the authority to extend the deadline by two more years if a transit agency can prove that “technical, programmatic or operational challenges,” such as technology and funding issues prevented it from fully implementing PTC. On Oct. 23, Shuster introduced House Resolution 3819, which included the language from the earlier resolution into a larger package of transportation-related measures. The law passed the House and Senate, and President Barack Obama signed it Oct. 29. In a statement to the press, Metra Executive Director Don Orseno said he was grateful that the service shutdown was averted. “We would like to thank Senators Durbin and Kirk and Representatives Quigley, Lipinski and Dold in particular, as well as the entire Metra congressional delegation, for their unending support during this critical time,” he said. “As always, Metra remains committed to implementing PTC as quickly and safely as we can.”

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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 Luis P. Hernandez, 22, 8800 block of Caleah, Des Plaines, was arrested at 4:15 a.m. Nov. 1 in the 8500 block of Golf Road for domestic battery.

Alberto Ramirez, 49, 6500 block of West Fullerton, Chicago, was arrested at 3:40 p.m. Nov. 1 at Milwaukee and Ballard for no valid driver’s license.

Salvatore L. Arnold, 64, 7000 block of Newark, Niles, was arrested at 12:31 a.m. Nov. 2 in the 7200 block of Harlem for warrant – unlawful use of weapon.

Edyta Szorc, 38, 4445 N. Ottawa, Norridge, was arrested at 9:05 a.m. Oct. 30 at Cumberland and Rosemont for driving while license suspended.

Steven Bonfield, 47, 7831 Pine Parkway, Darien, was arrested at 6 p.m. Nov. 1 in the 200 block of South Vine for visitation interference.

Jose Cortes, 40, 1329 N. Northwest Highway, Ridge, was arrested at 12:05 a.m. Nov. 1 at Oakton and Lincoln for driving while license suspended.

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Zbigniew Bulkowski, 42, 1711 Elliott, Park Ridge, was arrested at 11:36 a.m. Nov. 1 in the 1700 block of Elliott for domestic battery.

Tom A. Kourtis, 1090 E. Cottonwood, Palatine, was arrested at 8:15 p.m. Nov. 1 at Golf Road and Park Lane for no valid driver’s license and no proof of insurance.

Luis Eduardo Lopez, 30, 800 block of Kolin, Chicago, was arrested at 7:59 a.m. Nov. 3 in the 7400 block of Lehigh for no valid license.

Chad A. Peplinski, 30, 221 N. 91st St., Milwaukee, Wisconsin, was arrested at 8 p.m. Nov. 3 in the 7100 block of Milwaukee for possession of drug paraphernalia and resisting a peace office.

Park Ridge Barbara Jarzmik, 39, 9330 Hamilton Court Apt. 3F, Des Plaines, was arrested at 7:35 a.m. Oct. 27 at Potter and Ballard for no valid driver’s license, uninsured and unlawful use of cell phone.

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Brandon H. Norwood, 18, Chicago, was arrested Oct. 22 in the 8500 block of Waukegan for theft. Sarkas Azizian, 21, Morton Grove, was arrested

14 Oct. 28 in the 6800 block of Dempster for forgery and theft. Fernando Benitez, 23, Des Plaines, was arrested Oct. 31 at Dempster and National for driving while license suspended, possession of drug paraphernalia and two warrants.

Arron W. Hamilton, 28, Evanston, was arrested

Nicholas J. Karr, 19, 231 Berry Parkway, Park Ridge, was arrested at 11:55 p.m. Oct. 28 in the 300 block of Higgins for Zero Tolerance, improper lane usage and no proof of insurance.

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Francisco J. Cortez, 21, Chicago, was arrested Nov. 1 in the 7900 block of Golf for DUI.

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Gender wage gap: Not a myth EDITORIAL

Difference in pay between women and men doesn’t add up By Andrea Earnest bugle staff

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With attention to women’s issues and gender-based inequality becoming more prominent in the last few years, many of us have asked the question: Is there still a wage gap between men and women? Despite the fact that I am a woman, and so have my own biases toward the question, it is clear to me that the answer is yes – the wage gap is not a myth. Some have argued that because women tend to take time off for raising children and pregnancy, the difference in compensation is justifiable. Others point to the belief that women aren’t as aggressive as their male counterparts when negotiating salaries. According to an article by Harvard Business Review, research shows that women are more reticent than men to negotiate their salary offers. The article states that this reticence is based on an accurate read of the social environment. “Women get a nervous feeling about negotiating for higher pay because they are intuiting – correctly – that self-advocating for higher pay would present a socially difficult situation for them – more so than for men.” These are just some of the arguments that I’ve heard time and time again when the topic of equal pay between men and women is brought up. To be clear, I’m not talking about the

wage gap between a woman who has only worked, say, five years and a man who’s worked 15. This example of a difference in pay is presumably based on experience and should be factored into hiring decisions. I’m talking about situations where a man and a woman with the same education and applying for the same position, yet the male employee is much more likely to be paid more. The wage gap is a large area of concern for feminists because it’s an issue that has gone on for decades and received little redress. In a Time Magazine article from August, the author, Kerri Anne Renzulli, points out that some studies don’t take into consideration the fact that women do take more time off from work due to pregnancy and child care or that women tend to go into lower-paying fields. However, Renzulli notes that the gap still wouldn’t disappear completely. “You still wouldn’t get to zero.” The gap would shrink to about 93 to 95 cents for white women, according to the article. Without this adjustment, statistics show that women make about 77 cents to every dollar a man makes. And while the gap has narrowed since the 1970s, it does still exist – despite those who argue against to the contrary. The gap is even larger for women of color. According to a study done by the American Association of University Women, Hispanic women were only paid 54 percent of a white man’s

earnings in 2014. African American women were paid 63 percent, and white women were paid 78 percent of a white man’s earnings. Even when all factors are equal, compensation is not. A 2014 study from the U.S. Department of Labor showed that there is still a 7 percent discrepancy between men and women with equal educations and the same career choices. Additionally, the gap increases as women age. On average, women under 35, or “millenials,” earn 90 percent of what men their age earn. When education and career choice are the exact same, the wage gap still exists. And while it is clear that pay discrimination is a problem and steps have been taken to address it, why do women still find they are taking home less than male colleagues? According to the National Organization for Women, the wage gap is not expected to close until 2058 at the current rate of increase. That means 2015 high school graduates will be 61 before they can expect equal pay. During President Obama’s 2014 state of the union address, he expressed his own feelings on the gender wage gap. “I firmly believe when women succeed, America succeeds,” Obama said. “Today, women make up about half of our workforce, but they still make 77 cents for every dollar a man earns, that is wrong, and in 2014, it’s an embarrassment.” Later in 2014, on Equal Pay Day, President Obama signed two executive orders intended to narrow the gap between wages for different genders. During his remarks at the event, Obama said on the gender gap, “It’s not a myth; it’s math.” Well put, Mr. President.

letter to the editor

Governor’s amendatory veto strips vulnerable citizens of healthcare Governor Rauner’s Amendatory Veto of House Bill 2482 eliminates medical care for Illinois’ most vulnerable citizens. Rauner’s view of the future of long term care for people who cannot dress themselves or manage their own medication is to keep them isolated in an apartment with assistance of a parttime housekeeper.

Rauner’s amendatory veto strips away 24-hour skilled medical care and replaces it with a few hours a week of housekeeping chores. This move is strictly about money and politics, and not about the care needs of elderly people. With one pen stroke, elderly people and their families lost the right to choose the best health care setting based on their individual health care

needs and family circumstances. The Health Care Council of Illinois calls on members of the General Assembly to override this Amendatory Veto and uphold dignified medical care for our most vulnerable citizens. Pat Comstock Executive Director Health Care Council of Illinois

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Cross Country

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a sophomore, was 112th in 18:18. Niles West senior Nicole Camburn was 82nd in 18:02.

PEORIA – After a rain-filled day at sectionals, The Maine South girls cross country team finished off a strong season by placing 12th in the state Saturday in Class 3A at Detweiller Park amid sunny skies. Leading the way for the Hawks was junior Madeline Dingle, who placed 59th with a time of 17:46. “I feel like I did well,” Dingle said. “I PR’ed and my teammates were right behind me. They were with me the whole race. It was nice having them there and with me the entire time. I really liked the course. There aren’t a lot of turns. The environment was really cool. Last year I was injured, so this was completely different than last year. We were hoping to get top 10, but we did all we could and that is all that matters.” Sophomore Olivia Niziolek was 69th in 17:53. “I think I did really good,” Niziolek said. “I got a new personal record. It feels good. I think everyone on the team did really well. This was my first-ever running at the state meet, so I was really excited. I really like the course and the downhill part. We worked for this all season and we were looking to do good here all year. I would love to come back here junior and senior year and do even better.” Senior Kalina Gardner was 87th in 18:04, senior Casey Bomrad was 84th in 18:08 and Kathleen Glockner,

The Maine South boys placed 13th as a team with 382 points. Brian Sodaro led the pack, placing 35th in 14:56. He was followed by Ralph Patejunas, who ran the course in 15:03, placing 46th. “It was a tough race,” Patejunas said. “Frankly, I was glad to be running down here and we went out hard I just didn’t quite have it in the final couple miles. I was up by like 20 or 30 places higher than last year, so it felt different being up towards the front of the race.” Brian Shanahan was third through, placing 117 in 15:36. “This race was really fast,” Shanahan said. “It was a fast course and fast times. I expected it to be fast, but to actually go out and do it is a whole different thing. “I was pretty happy with the race. This is my first time here and running at state was a cool experience.” Also scoring were Zack Fishman (133rd, 15:42) and Brandon Christopher (152nd, 15:54). Ray Sutschek (184th, 16:17) and Jake Mellema (201st, 16:44) also ran, but did not score. •In Class 1A Northridge Prep placed 21st in the state. Scorers were Peter Conroy (16:07, 56th), Sebastian Fuentes-Bran (16:35, 91st), Drew Litkowiak (17:00, 133rd), Patrick Moore (17:49, 172nd) and John Madigan (17:55, 176th).

By Scott Taylor sports editor

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Maine South junior Madeline DIngle placed 59th in the state with a time of 17:46 Saturday.

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Former 3-time baseball POY Donovan dies By Mark Gregory sports reporter

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Charlie Donovan, a 2015 Westmont graduate, died suddenly Thursday night. Donovan, was recruited to the University of Michigan out of high school, but had deferred his enrollment because of a bout with mono over the summer. He was the 2015 Gatorade Illinois Baseball Player of the Year and was the three-time Voyager Media Player of the Year. He was drafted in the 30th round of the Major League Baseball Amateur Draft by the Milwaukee Brewers. “I am heartbroken over the whole thing and my thoughts and

prayers are with his family and the Westmont community. We are a tight bunch,” said Westmont coach D.J. Cocks. “We are mourning right now. It has been tough for everybody. “It was a rough day at school. He had already graduated and you could still see the effect he had on the kids. It was amazing to me just the kind of human being he was. I spent a lot of time with him and got to know him a lot being his physical education teacher and baseball coach for four years and I just can’t believe this happened.” On the field, Donovan is the career Westmont leader in 24 categories, including runs scored (172), hits (181), batting average (.479), extra base hits (81), assists (325) and team wins (88). Cocks

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Westmont’s Charlie Donovan died last week.

said the team wins record was the Donovan was most proud of. “What he did for the team was something that I just never could have comprehended,” Cocks said. “I knew he was a good player when he came in, but I never knew what we would do. What he did his junior year when we finished third in state is legendary. He carried us with the bat, his defense and with his arm to shut the door as a

pitcher. You don’t get players that can dominate all three phases like that. We were really blessed to have Charlie in the program and to currently have Joe.” Joe Donovan is a junior at Westmont and played with Charlie last season. Joe joined nearly 50 current and former players at Westmont’s baseball field Friday for a memorial held at shortstop.

“Joe wanted to just be with the guys and just play catch and just be with them,” Cocks said. “He never will get over this but from our perspective all we can do is to help him through it. It will be a struggle daily. There is nothing we can say or do to make the situation better, but we can just help him move on with his life in a way that will honor Charlie and I know Joe will do that.”

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NOVEMBER 13

live musiC bibliobop preseNTs: JiggleJam FeaTuriNg Jodi kopliN! 1010:45 a.m. at niles library. We’re bringing in some live music for this month’s Bibliobop! Join us for an all ages show and dance party. Bring your dancing shoes and get ready for an exciting hour of wiggly fun with this old town School of folk Music Star. for families with babies, toddlers, preschoolers and kids. daddy daughTer ball: a FroZeN NighT. 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at Maine Park Leisure Center. hosted by Park ridge Park district. ages: 3-11. r/nr: $30/$35 per couple. Ladies of arendelle, bring your dads to one of the most anticipated nights of the year! Be our guests for this magical evening of music, dancing, and dining as we celebrate the story of anna and elsa. Sing along to your favorite

songs from the movie and enjoy frozen themed activities all night long. Costumes are encouraged. register early at prparks.org – this event sells out!

NOVEMBER 15

Family program: perFormaNCe oF “my moTher’s voiCe.” 1:30 to 3 p.m. at Illinois holocaust Museum and education Center, 9603 Woods drive, Skokie. against the backdrop of kristallnacht events, storyteller Judy Sima shares her mother’s amazing escape from germany and her new life in america. Participation-based activities allow the audience to bring their childhood memories to life. recommended for children ages 8-12. free with Museum admission. CommemoraTiNg The koreaN war. 2-4 p.m. at niles library. veterans of the conflict recall their

experiences and contributions to the founding of today’s vital nation of South korea. this event is cosponsored with the korean keumsil Cultural Society and is presented in conjunction with the ongoing “remembering the korean War” exhibition.

NOVEMBER 16

yoga For kids. 4:30 p.m.-5:15 p.m. at niles library. Join us the third Monday of each month to learn yoga poses and breathing techniques and feel relaxed and energized afterward. no experience needed. Please bring a large bath towel with you and wear comfortable clothes. Caregivers need to stay in the room with children through grade 2. for ages 4 and up. brush up your shakespeare. 6:30 p.m. at niles library. high school students are invited to receive professional coaching from actors with the Shakespeare Project of Chicago. get guidance on selecting and presenting the Shakespeare monologue/sonnet that is right for you. Whether you are preparing for the national Shakespeare Competition or just want to get better acquainted with the Bard, this workshop will help you gain insight, confidence, and growth in your presentation skills.

NOVEMBER 17

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Riley O’Donnell

JCa footBaLL @rILeyod_ How many followers do you have? Nearly 200 How many do you follow? Around 113 What do you use Twitter for the most? I like to check ESPN and Sportscenter and see what is going on there and check in on my friends. Who is your favorite follow

and why? our safety bill Rotnicki. His Twitter is golden, it cracks me up. Have you ever tried to Tweet to a celebrity and did they reply? As a joke, I tried to slide into Selena Gomez’ DM and try and get her to go to Homecoming, but it didn’t work.

beNJamiN FraNkliN - a maN For all ages. 1 p.m. at Park ridge Presbyterian Church, 1300 W. Crescent ave., Park ridge. Inventor, statesman, and founding father, Ben franklin did it all. at the meeting of the 20th Century Club, Ben will reminisce about his writings and scientific inventions. terry Lynch, who portrays franklin, is a professional actor who has performed on stage, television, film and radio in the Chicago area for more than 20 years. there is no fee for members, and a $2 fee for guests. refreshments will be served.

NOVEMBER 18

book disCussioN: a maN Called ove by Fredrik baCkmaN. 1-2 p.m. at niles library.

Join us for a book discussion of a Man Called ove by fredrik Backman. Copies of the book can be found on the second floor of the library.

NOVEMBER 19

domesTiC abuse. 7 p.m. at St. John Brebeuf Church, 8307 n. harlem ave., niles. this free event is part of the SJB 2015-16 Speaker Series, held in the rev. thomas P. May Ministry Center. Speaker: rev. Charles dahm, o.P. for more information, call 847-966-8145 or visit www.sjbrebeuf.org.

NOVEMBER 21

wiNdows 10 For begiNNers. 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at niles library. Come learn all about the free operating system that all current Windows 7 and 8 users are entitled to! new features specific to Windows 10 like virtual desktops, Cortana, and a return of the traditional Start Menu will be focused on heavily. users are encouraged to bring their Windows 10 laptops/tablets. the class will be presented by the experts from local tech company fireLogic. The domes aNd wiNTer Farmers markeT. 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. ages: ages 7 and up. $17 per person. travel to Milwaukee for plants of all kinds! take in the historic Mitchell Park horticultural Conservator (the domes) housing a desert oasis, a tropical jungle, and the gingerbread house themed floral house, smothered in snowy frosting and adorned with candy canes and gum drops. Before heading into the domes, experience the Milwaukee County Winter farmers’ Market featuring high quality fruit, vegetables, meat, eggs, poultry, and dairy products. Local food vendors also bring a wide variety of freshly baked goods, jams, cider, honey, maple syrup, sorghum, sauces and soups, as well as delicious ethnic cuisine. Please bring a sack lunch or money for lunch. departs from Maine Park Leisure Center. ThaNksgiviNg skaTe. 1 to 2 p.m. at oakton Ice arena. all ages. trot on over to oakton Ice arena

for an afternoon of fun. all skaters are eligible to win a thanksgiving turkey, compliments of the oakton Ice arena. blaNkeT oF dreams 2015 mary seaT oF wisdom. all day event at Mary Seat of Wisdom Clark Ministry Center, 1335 S. Clifton, Park ridge. Blanket of dreams is an annual event and a labor of love where the entire community is invited to come make blankets for the homeless. Sponsored by the Council of Catholic Women, 2015 marks the 14th annual daylong event. there is no need for a reservation and the event is free and open to sewers and non-sewers alike. Bring 4 yards of fleece and a pair of scissors to cut material. you don’t have to know how to sew, just cut and tie -simple. event will be held in the Mary Seat Clark Ministry Center.

NOVEMBER 25

Job seekers: power employmeNT workshop. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. at niles library. free. this nationally recognized program, presented by Business and Career Services Inc. and Illinois worknet, provides expert guidance on smart goals, resume and cover letter writing, effective job searching and interview techniques. Short breaks are provided. Brown bag lunch, snacks and covered drinks permitted. registration required.

NOVEMBER 26

Jo herZog memorial ThaNksgiviNg day Family eXerCise Class. 8 to 9 a.m. at the Centennial fitness Center, 1515 W. touhy ave., Park ridge. all ages. free with food donation. take time to workout before the turkey comes out. this family exercise class gets you moving to burn calories and have fun together before you sit down to your thanksgiving meal.

NOVEMBER 27

NaTioNal day oF lisTeNiNg. 1-3 p.m. at niles library. Join us in celebrating the eighth annual

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Doing the right thing with worry. Did we do Dear Dave, the right thing? Our son is a senior in Carla college. We all signed a contract before he left Dear Carla, for school a few years ago I’m sure you do stating that we would pay feel sick inside. If you for school and provide didn’t feel that way him a car to drive as long to some extent, you’d as he maintained good Dave Says money advice by be a terrible person. grades and behaved in dave ramsey This is your child we’re a respectful and mature talking about. And manner. Over the last couple of years, even though he brought this on his grades have dropped and himself by being a twerp, and he’s been acting more and more you guys are simply following disrespectful. We learned recently through on the agreement, it that he even told a family friend hurts you because you’re human that he hated us. My husband — and a good mom. It may seem extreme to some went to confront him about his behavior and this statement, and folks, but what you guys did our son admitted he said it and wasn’t capricious or arbitrary. was unrepentant. My husband There was a deal in place, and he immediately took the car and knew the terms of the contract. cut off his cellphone, like we had If someone worked for me and agreed. But now, I just feel sick did or said or tweeted the kind

of stuff you’re talking about, I’d fire them on the spot. This kid has got to learn how to behave in the culture and that there are consequences for breaking your word and violating contracts. But here’s some good news for you, Carla. You married a real man — a strong and loving man. What he did took a ton of strength and courage. There are so many wimps in our culture today, but you married a good one. And whether this kid realizes it or not, he’s got one heck of a dad who really cares. I’ll give you a prediction. Within 30 days, your kid comes home wagging his tail behind him. Even if he’s stubborn, being hungry and strapped for cash — along with losing his wheels — will solve a lot of that. From diapers until they’re out of the house, and even after they’re out

of the house, you make a lot of those kinds of calls if you’re a good parent. —Dave

Pursue nursing another way Dear Dave, I’m 45 years old and a single mom. I have a decent job, but I want to go back to school to become a nurse. The money would be much better than what I make now, but I’d have to take out student loans to make this happen. Is it worth the risk? Susan Dear Susan, Is nursing a field worth pursuing, especially when it is something you love and would increase your income significantly? You bet! Nursing is a very honorable profession. Am I going to tell you to take out loans to make it happen? Absolutely not! Save as much as you possibly can first — even if it’s just a little

each month. Then, I want you to look into Pell Grants, traditional and non-traditional scholarships and what I call the “indentured servitude” program. There’s still something of a nurse shortage in this country, and there are hospitals and drug companies that will agree to pay your school bills if you go to work for them afterwards for a specific number of years. I’m proud of you, Susan. Gaining knowledge and improving yourself and your career prospects are all good things. But stay away from student loan debt. It’s bad and unnecessary! —Dave Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business, and CEO of Ramsey Solutions. 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 library hosts 9th annual Veterans History Breakfast Breakfast honored vets who participated in Veterans History Project Eighty people, including 31 local veterans, attended the Niles Public Library’s ninth annual Veterans History Project Breakfast Nov. 4. The Veterans History Breakfast honors local veterans who have participated in the Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project by sharing their stories about serving their country. Since 2005, nearly 60 veterans have participated in the Veterans History Project and their interviews can be read and listened to online at www.nileslibrary.org/veteranshistory-project. “Today, we honor and thank

calendar | from page 10 National Day of Listening. Get lost in conversation instead of Black Friday’s long shopping lines! Listen to, record and share the stories that are all around you using the free StoryCorps app.

NOVEMBER 28

Holly Jolly Market and Tree Lighting Festival. 3-9 p.m. at Niles library. Families with children can join the Village of Niles for this festive event with lots of fun activities for the whole family. Make sure to stop by and visit the Library staff for crafts and snuggle in near the fire pit for stories about winter holidays. Niles Holly Jolly Market. 3

our local veterans for providing us the freedom to read,” Niles Library Director Susan Lempke said during her speech at the breakfast. Lempke and Chris Hanusiak, president of the Friends of the Niles Library and a veteran, congratulated the special guests. Hanusiak announced a donation of $500 from the Friends of the Library to the Honor Flight Chicago Program. The breakfast was concluded with a musical performance by the Legacy Girls, who performed a tribute to the music from the World War II era.

to 9 p.m. at Oasis Waterpark, 7877 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Join the village of Niles in celebrating the holidays at the annual Holly Jolly Festival. The Holly Jolly Market and Tree Lighting includes a wide variety of entertainment including live music, beer and wine, a fire pit, children’s craft activities, horsedrawn carriage rides, a petting zoo and a special market where businesses will be selling holiday trinkets and food items. The annual Tree Lighting Ceremony will be held outdoors at 5:30 p.m. This is a free, family friendly event. Come meet Santa, bundle up for a horse-drawn sleigh, free children’s activities and crafts. Vendors at the Christmas Market will be set up selling all sorts of goodies including holiday ornaments, roasted nuts,

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Thirty-one local veterans attended the Niles Public Library’s ninth annual Veterans History Project Breakfast Nov. 4.

poinsettias and more!

DECEMBER 2

Holidays Concert with the Irving Sisters. 7:30 to 9:20 p.m. at The Pickwick Theatre, 5 S. Prospect, Park Ridge. Holidays are more special with the Irving Sisters! Experience a celebration of classics and pops by the Orchestra, joined by the 40’s-style trio singing White Christmas, Sleigh Ride and more. “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” performed by Samuel Weiser rounds out this engaging start to the holiday season. Tickets are $20 for seniors, $25 for adults, and free admission for ages 18 and under. For ticket information, call 847-692-7726 or visit www.parkridgecivicorchestra. org.

Holiday Cards and Decorations. 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St.. Design and print holiday cards and decorations on the Silhouette Cameo. For more information, visit www.nileslibrary. org/events.

DECEMBER 3 - 5

Candy Cane Lane Shoppe. 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Dec. 3 and Dec. 4.; 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dec. 5. At the Maine Park Leisure Center in Park Ridge. Ages 12 and under. This kids-only store is geared for the junior shopper. Inside, your child can buy that special gift for family members, pets, friends or neighbors. Elves are on hand to assist with the purchase and even help shoppers wrap their gifts. This

is a great opportunity to learn how fun it is to give presents.

DECEMBER 5

Breakfast with Santa. 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Maine Park Leisure Center. Hosted by the Park Ridge Park District. Ages: Ages 2 and up. R/NR: $15/$20. Join at Maine Park for a great breakfast buffet catered by All on the Road Catering. You have two seatings to choose from. Children can talk with Santa and have a professional photo taken. Before or after breakfast join us for some holiday shopping at our Candy Cane Lane Shoppe. Fee is per person and all children must be accompanied by an adult. Everyone attending must be registered. Registration deadline: Nov. 26.

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Library opens doors to aspiring novelists Library is playing host to National Novel Writing Month write-ins By Igor Studenkov bugle staff

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For the first time ever, Morton Grove Public Library is playing host to National Novel Writing Month write-ins. National Novel Writing Month, or NaNoWriMo, is an annual event held every November throughout the country. Participating writers have until the end of the month to try to write a novel. While, officially, the goal is to write at least 50,000 words, participants can set their own goals, if they want. Over the years, a number of libraries throughout the Chicago area held write-ins for any area residents that wanted to participate. However, Morton Grove Library has never held the events before. Librarians Chad Comello and Emily Whitmore said they wanted to encourage potential Morton Grove writers. They also hope to use the write-ins as a launching pad for writer workshops, which would take place on Wednesdays, starting Dec. 2. NaNoWriMo has been around since 1999. It started out as a project by San Francisco freelance writer Chris Baty. Since then, it has expanded across the country and beyond. During the month, writers focus on getting as many words down on paper as possible, saving editing for later. They can use NaNoWriMo’s

official website to record their progress, share their progress with others, communicate with fellow writers and get access to writer resources and inspirational tips. In recent years, Skokie Public Library, Niles Public Library, Des Plaines Public Library and other local libraries held write-ins, where writers could come in and work for several hours straight in a supportive environment. In some cases, the write-ins include activities, and the libraries provide snacks. In others, the writers simply come in and write. “I think it’s important to facilitate writing and help writers any way they can,” said Whitmore. “Anyone can be a writer.” Comello said he wanted to do a write-in in Morton Grove to get a better sense of how many writers are out there. “I thought it would be a good chance to see what sort of interest there is in Morton Grove and see if it could translate into a workshop,” he said. “Emily was recently hired and she was interested, so we decided to take it on.” The two librarians held an hourlong NaNoWriMo kick-off event Nov. 1 in the library’s auditorium. Not all of the attendees planned to write novels – one writer was planning to simply put together a novel-length short story collection. Some have written before, while others were using NaNoWriMo as an excuse to try to see if they could pull it off. The writers represented

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Sticker advertising Morton Grove Library’s National Novel Writing Month write-ins on the Lincoln Avenue entrance door. a variety of genres, including urban fantasy romance, slice-of-life, nonfiction and mystery. During the kick-off, Comello and Whitmore laid out how the writeins would work. Anyone can come in at any time, but the official write-

ins will happen Tuesdays from 6 to 9 p.m. Writers who take part in the write-ins would be able to register at the library desk, which gets their names entered into a raffle. Raffle prizes would include a gift card to Half-Price Books and a moleskin notebook, among other items. Comello told the Bugle that if the writers didn’t attend the kick-off, or any of the earlier write-ins, they could still participate in any of the later ones. “There are 30 days to write 50,000 words, so they have time to catch up,” he said. The library has scheduled a NaNoWriMo ending celebration for Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. Raffle prices will be given out, and writers are invited to share their work. The event, Comello said, would double as the first meeting of what he and Whitmore hope

would become a weekly writers workshop. Workshops would be held on Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Writers would be able to bring in any type of work, and get feedback and support from their fellow writers. For now, the two librarians are focusing on the NaNoWriMo writeins and putting their pens where their mouths are – both said they will try to write novels of their own. “I tried two other times and gave up on the first day because it was very overwhelming, and I didn’t feel the support,” said Comello. “Hopefully, [the write-ins] will be enough.” Whitmore said this will be her first time participating and isn’t sure what type of novel she will try to write. “It could end up fiction or nonfiction, or a collection of short stories,” she said.

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