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JANUARY 24, 2013

Vol. 57 No. 16

Morton Grove

Lakeshore Waste unveils merger plan Company’s past proposals have irked residents By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

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Scenes like these from the cleanup of the February 2011 blizzard that paralysed the Midwest have become a distant memory in the wake of unseasonably warm temperatures the past two years.

Hold the salt

Another mild winter could come with a cost this spring By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

Whether or not you like the white, fluffy stuff coating the streets, the lack of snow and unseasonable temperatures are a mixed blessing for most, with the ramifications of a mild winter lurking to a possible problematic spring. Jan. 14 marked the end of the first half of meteorological winter, according to the National Weather Service, and for the second year in a row, the first half of winter has started out abnormally

warm with much below-average snowfall. Without any meaningful cold or snow so far this winter, it’s not just unusual, but recordbreaking. The first day of the 2012-13 winter with a sub-freezing high was Jan. 1, which ties the record for the latest first sub-freezing high on record in Chicago.The Chicago area also set a new record for the most number of consecutive days without a sub-freezing high temperature at 310 days, though that streak ended Dec. 31. See WINTER, page 3

Morton Grove Mayor Dan Staackmann announced at the Jan. 14 board meeting the merger of Morton Grove waste and recycling company, Lakeshore Waste Services, with Chicagoland recycling company Recycling Services, Inc., to create a new company called Lakeshore Recycling Systems. Staackmann said he and village administrator Ryan Horne met with Lakeshore Waste Services president Josh Connell Jan. 18 to talk about what this merger means for the future of Morton Grove. Last Aug. 13, more than a hundred residents attended a meeting of the Morton Grove Board of Trustees to protest the Lakeshore Waste Services’ plan to put a waste transfer station at its Morton Grove site at 6132 W. Oakton St. in an industrial area adjacent to the train tracks on the east, near corporate headquarters of Lakeshore Waste Services and a half-mile west of Niles West High School.

Vocal opposition At that meeting, Horne gave a presentation on status of the

potential project, but Lakeshore Waste Services had not submitted a formal application to move forward on the project yet. “Close to 20 people voiced their opposition to the proposal during the public comments, which lasted close to two hours,” Horne said of that August meeting. Then a group named “The Citizens to Stop the Morton Grove Transfer Station” was formed in mid-July last year after some residents had learned that the village and Lakeshore Waste Services were discussing safeguards related to the project. Horne said locating a waste transfer station in an industrial area within Morton Grove could bring the village about $60,000 or more a year. He said that the transfer station should not disturb residents with noise or smells, either. “We’ll have a better use of a vacant area in our industrial section, we will collect a host benefit fee and they’ll provide services to our residents, such as electronics recycling, that we don’t have right now,” said Horne.

Resident concerns Yet Morton Grove residents are concerned about the size of land necessary for a transfer station that would potentially handle 500 tons of waste a day. The Citizens to Stop the Morton See PLAN, page 2

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District 63: No tax increases before 2016 By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

School District 63 has decided not to raise taxes until at least 2016. “Even in the worst-case scenario, it looks like we would not have to go to [a referendum to increase taxes] until 2016,” said Scott Clay, superintendent. “In the best-case scenario, we could extend that indefinitely.” The possibility of tax increases came about after District 63 board members read a State of the District report that include the fact that state legislators may require school districts to pay the employee pension costs that the state can’t, or won’t, pay. In addition to this, District 63 -- which encompasses schools in Niles, Morton Grove, Des Plaines, Glenview and Park Ridge – soon will start salary negotiations with the union that involve salary increases for teachers, teacher’s assistants, secretaries and custodians. The report noted the district

“Even in the worst-case

scenario, it looks like we would not have to go to [a referendum to increase taxes] until 2016. In the best-case scenario, we could extend that indefinitely.” Scott Clay, superintendent

couldn’t continually balance a budget if revenues come in at 2.5 percent, as they have been for the past 10 years, while expenses grow at a rate of 5 percent. Yet Clay said carefully keeping an eye on of the district’s finances has allowed it to not ask taxpayers for more money in the near future. He added the board and staff have done a lot to shore up the district’s finances to prevent a tax increase until at least 2016. ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com

News PLAN Continued from page 1 Grove Transfer Station believe that such a transfer facility would require at least 10 acres of land. Yet Horne said the station should not need more than 5 acres of land. Residents were also concerned about an increase in truck traffic, health hazards, smell of garbage and the lowering of property values and losing the character of Morton Grove by having a transfer station in the village. “Because a project of this type is handled by a regulatory agency [the EPA], residents might not understand that we can’t take a stance on this,” Horne said. “If the area is too small, I would think the EPA would not move forward with their application.” Horne added that what the village had the power to negotiate was for a safeguard requiring Lakeshore Waste Services to reimburse the village for all legal costs which could amount to close to $400,000 but that outside of that the village has to remain neutral on this. Then Lakeshore Waste Services withdrew their initial plan and said it would instead focus on bringing a recycling center, which it described as a cleaner operation than a waste transfer station, to Morton Grove.

Recycling center also opposed However the Citizens to Stop the Morton

Grove Transfer Station also opposes the idea of a recycling center. The organization released a statement saying that the recycling center would still have garbage that attracts vermin, lower property values and increase truck traffic in the village. And now that Lakeshore Waste Services has merged with Recycling Services, Inc. to create a new company called Lakeshore Recycling Systems the village is unsure of what plans the new company has for the location in question. “Depending on what’s being done, we have to decide whether to continue our battle or not,” said Tom Maddex, a member of Citizens to Stop the Morton Grove Transfer Station. Staackmann said he and Horne brought up the merger with Waste Services President Connell and asked what the plan is for the location of the site, reminding him that his new company will have to make an application for operations in Morton Grove. They said Connell told them that the new merged company hasn’t made any decisions about what it will do with the Morton Grove site and probably won’t for many months. Connell also told the mayor that one idea they were tossing around was to use the site as a headquarters or a hub for their company’s trucks. “I further told Josh [Connell] that the village would establish a committee to look at the impact on our community if an application was ever submitted,” Staackmann said. ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com

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WINTER Continued from page 1 The NWS reports that by looking at the number of consecutive days without a snow depth measured of at least 1 inch, can tell the story of just how unusual it is for Chicago to go this long without the ground being covered. Through Jan. 17, it has been 326 days since Chicago has officially had an inch of snow on the ground, making this the longest stretch of its kind on record in Chicago. The previous streak of 313 days without an inch of snow was set in 1940.

Too early to talk about savings During the summer months, the Niles Public Services Department was preparing for snow by ordering 5,000 tons of road salt to help keep the streets safe for driving. “Well see, we can’t really say that we’re saving money by not using the salt or plows because we still might get hammered harder and longer later this winter,” said Acting Village Manager Steven C. Vinezeano. “Yes the snowing season is only about halfway done,” said Niles Public Services Director Scott N. Jochim. He said he believes that while the village has not had to dig itself out of any heavy snowfall yet, the chance of a blizzard might still be on the horizon. Over the summer the village repaired and repainted its plows and salt spreaders. Additionally, raised sewers that the village thought might damage plow equipment are lowered to preferred levels. These preparations were made to help the public services department respond to snow emergencies at a moment’s notice with their equipment ready to go. Niles prefers to use salt is used as its principal de-icer because it is readily available and a cost-effective deicer that’s safe for the environment. However, Niles has also routinely treated the salt it uses with calcium chloride to increase its effectiveness in lower temperatures. The other type of salt that the village uses is salt treated with a non-toxic anti-caking agent. Salt with this can be

identified by its bluish tint. Salt that does not cake will spread easier and does not the damage the village’s equipment and eliminates the need for village workers to remove blockages from equipment. Hoping to hit the snow hill or partake in the average winter activities, some are officially bummed about the lack of snow like Romeoville resident and mom Erika Teo. “I actually had bought new sleds in November with the hope of snow,” Teo said. “I also left my outside (Christmas) lights out and lit longer than usual with the hope of snow— I love the sparkle. Oh yeah, and let’s not forget the taste of hot chocolate after coming in from building a snowman. Making me sad now just thinking about it.” But the lack of snow has an upswing, right? Most would think so, said Dan Bromberek, Romeoville Public Works Engineer, but not necessarily true. Bromberek said while the village may save on overtime costs for plowing, it’s not much because the lack of snow which usually insulates the ground leaves room for more water main breaks. “So, it basically becomes a wash,” said Bromberek. In addition, most villages buy salt

through the state procurement program that doesn’t allow for a return, thus just adding this year’s salt to a growing stockpile. The village buys salt based on a 10-year average, better to be prepared than without, Bromberek said, leaving little cost savings for a year with little snow.

Drought conditions ahead And for the Valley View School District, the lack of snow is presenting some interesting dynamics, said Michael M. Lopez, Director of Facility Operations. “On the one hand, we are saving on snow plowing for the district in terms of budget- at least for now,” said Lopez. “However, we have a large surplus of salt, both in storage and with our state contract procurement. If we continue to experience a mild winter, we will need to look at options to store any salt we don’t use. It’s not unusual for us to store extra salt after winter, but this year’s amount may be fairly large, and storage space may be limited. And the lack of moisture regionally can have negative effects on the turf and landscaping come spring. All in all, the weather has been a mixed blessing for us.” Jim Allsopp, meteorologist at the Romeoville NWS office, confirms that

such a mild winter can lead to droughtlike conditions come spring. “Last year, we had a drought in the summer; water levels are already low in Lake Michigan and the lack of snowfall isn’t helping,” said Allsopp.“We need some precipitation. And actually, snow is a bit better for the ground. Snow soaks into the ground, melting at a slower rate than say a rainfall that can run off.We don’t realize it that much in the winter, but we need the snow to replenish for the summer.” Allsopp said the area is well below the normal average, about 14 to 15 inches of snow, and despite a possible dusting predicted for Jan. 24 and 25, chances for a big snow are minimal. “All season, we have just missed large snowfalls like they’ve seen in Madison (Wis.) and downstate,” said Allsopp. “The overall weather pattern has seen a Pacific flow, from West to East, keeping a wind pattern that has been milder to the area and to the central U.S. We have not seen a persistent pattern of cold air as they have in Alaska, and the real cold that other parts of the world like Asia are experiencing.” But winter is only half over, and Bolingbrook Public Works Director Mike Drey said you can never tell what may happen. “I do not want to speculate any savings until the season is over,” said Drey.“But in general, savings will be (on) overtime and salt if winter stays away. And less winter does less road damage.” And snow or no snow, Bolingbrook Park District’s Winterfest will still take place Feb. 16 with a variety of activities, including crafts, hikes and Adopt-a-Husky sled dogs. The park district has been taking advantage of a snowless season, completing tasks that normally could not be accomplished with snow on the ground such as pruning shrubs, clearing of woody weeds in their natural areas and fence repair, said Dan Leahy, marketing and communications manager. As a plus to no snow, staff has begun efforts to create a skating rink at Indian Chase Meadows Park The rink will be approximately 100 feet by 50 feet.The rink is expected to be completed this week. Now they’ll need cold.

Police Blotter

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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Morton Grove, Niles, and Park Ridge Police Departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

Niles

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Elizabeth Weintraub, 19, of the 9300 block of Latrobe Avenue, Skokie, was arrested Jan. 11 at the Golf Mill Shopping Center for retail theft.

Yumna S. Noor, 22, of the 7100 block of Hamlin Avenue, Lincolnwood, was arrested for retail theft Jan. 11 at a store on the 5600 block of Touhy Avenue.

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Michael Tamondong, 27, of the 5700 block of West Warren, Morton Grove, was arrested Jan. 12 for speeding over 30 mph and DUI on the 8600 block of Milwaukee Avenue.

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On Jan. 12, at a retail store on the 5600 block of Touhy Avenue Otis Graham, 41, of the 1400 block of South Canal, Chicago, was arrested for retail theft.

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On Jan. 13, Howard Chong, 51, of the 200 block of Roselle, Schaumburg, was arrested for two counts of DUI on the 9000 block of Golf Road.

arrested for a domestic dispute. On Jan. 13, Michael N. Tunzi, 32, of the 2100 block of Bouterse, Park Ridge, was arrested for reckless driving, DUI and speeding over 40 mph near the intersection of Harlem and Birchwood.

Ronnie Moody, 47, of the 5600 block of Mango, Chicago, was arrested Jan. 13 for driving with a suspended driver’s license near the 7300 block of Milwaukee Avenue.

On Jan. 14, David V. Satarino, age and residence not released, was arrested for DUI on the 6600 block of Albion.

On Jan. 16 at Golf Mill Shopping Center, Christopher H. Vilme, 29, of the 9100 block of Terrace, Niles, was arrested for retail theft.

On Jan.16 at a condominium in the 9100 block of Terrace, Justyna Lipinska, 24, was

On Jan. 17, Andrew A. Galperin, 22, of the 2400 block of Meadow Drive, Wilmette, was arrested on the 9000 block of Milwaukee Avenue for speeding over the 40 mph limit. On Jan. 16, Galperin was also arrested for DUI after leaving a restaurant on the 9000 block Milwaukee Avenue and eventually driving over the curb and sidewalk before pulling over and getting out of his car.

On Jan. 17, Lisa D. Morley, 22, of the 1200 block of Elmhurst, Mt. Prospect, was arrested at an apartment on the 8400 block of Milwaukee Avenue for violation of an order of protection.

On Jan. 18 Horacio MuroGarcia,22,of the 9400 block of Ironwood, Des Plaines, was arrested near the intersection of Golf Road and Greenwood Street for DUI.

Park Ridge Elizabeth Cullotta, 65, of the 6400 block of North Le Mai, Chicago, was arrested at Northwest Highway and Washington Avenue Jan. 7 at for Improper Lane Use and DUI. Torrest, 17, of 15 Odessian the 100 block of Walker Place, in Elgin, was arrested on 800 block of Rowe Avenue Jan. 8 for aggravated DUI, unlawful possession of motor vehicle, possession of cannabis and driving without a valid driver’s license.

Nicholas Dang, 31, 4900 block of North Prospect Avenue, Norridge, was arrested at the intersection of Cumberland Avenue and Talcott Road on Jan. 8 for driving without a valid driver’s license or valid insurance and with only one functioning headlight.

17 Brian Ashcroft, 31, of the 1900 block of West Touhy Avenue, Park Ridge, was arrested on the 1000 block of South Home Avenue Jan. 9 for cyberstalking. 18

Two 15-year-old girls and one 14-year-old girl were arrested on the 2600 block of West Dempster Street Jan. 9 for disorderly conduct.

Neal Patel, 17, of the 9100 block of Barberry Lane, Des Plaines, was arrested on the 2600 block of Dempster Street Jan. 10 for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Boris Glikberg, 63, of the 7600 block of Lake Street, Morton Grove, was arrested at the intersection of Potter Road and Dempster Street Jan.11 for driving without a license, improper lane use, lack of valid insurance and the violation of a bail bond. He is being held on $2,000 bond.

Zoe Hogdon, 22, of the 1100 block of North Good Avenue, Park Ridge, was arrested at the intersection of Oakton Street and Busse Highway Jan. 11 for failure to reduce speed to avoid a crash, lack of valid driver’s license and damage to city property.

Lukasz Okonski, 20, of the 9100 block of West Elmwood Drive, Niles, was arrested at the intersection of East River Road and Bryn Mawr Avenue Jan. 13 for speeding over the 30 mph limit.

Morton Grove On Jan. 9 at 8900 Waukegan, Hilda Mendez-Vargas, 24, of Mt. Prospect, was stopped for traffic violations and found to be driving without a driver’s license.

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Niles offering $1,000 reward for info on ‘Hair Salon Bandit’ By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Niles Crime Stoppers has offered a $1,000 cash reward for any information given that leads to the arrest of the “Hair Salon Bandit.” As previously reported in The Bugle, the bandit is wanted for a string of hair salon robberies in Niles, Skokie, Morton Grove and other northern and western suburbs during the past three weeks. The most recent robbery involving this suspect occurred on the afternoon of Jan. 14 when Niles police responded to a report of an armed robbery at hair salon on the 8300 block of Golf Road. The offender entered the salon and an employee walked up to the suspect, believing he was a customer. The suspect then displayed a handgun and demanded money from the cash register, police said. The employee put an undetermined amount of money into the suspect’s backpack, and the suspect left the store. The suspect wanted for these robberies has been described as a white male, between 30 and 40 years old and between 5 feet 4 inches to 5 feet 8 inches tall. He is believed to weigh between 180-220 pounds, and police say he is armed with a handgun. So far, he seems to prefer to rob hair salons in strip malls, usually around lunchtime, just before the salon is set to close. Since the string of robberies began, hair salons in the general northwest suburban region, like the Village Crossing Hair Cuttery in Skokie, have begun to lock

Photo courtesy of Skokie Police Department.

A snapshot of the Dec. 27 robbery at Hair Cuttery in Skokie. Police believe this man is also responsible for the Jan. 10 robbery at Supercuts.

their doors during their business hours as a security precaution. The reward for information on the suspect’s capture is being offered by Niles Crime Stoppers, a private not-for-profit organization that pays cash rewards for information about a crime or fugitive that leads to an arrest or the recovery of contraband. The Niles Police Department has an officer that acts with a liaison with the organization. The Crime Stoppers’ Board of Directors determines the amount of the cash reward offered and they take into account many factors, such as type of crime, amount of contraband recovered, number of arrests, etc. when evaluating each incident. The reward money comes from various fund-raising activities and donations from private individuals and organizations. Anyone with information

on the “Hair Salon Bandit” can anonymously contact the Crime Stoppers via their tip line at 847588-6533.They can also text their tip to 847411 and enter the code “nilespd” to have the tip remain anonymous. ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com

Park Ridge woman, 51, dies after being struck by car By Alex Hernandez Staff reporter

A 51-year-old Park Ridge woman died Jan 16 after she was struck by a car at Oakton Street and Busse Highway. . Police said the woman was identified as Suzanne Palincsar of Park Ridge. Around 8:23 p.m. that day. officers from Park Ridge and Des Plaines arrived and saw a female adult lying in the roadway facedown near the northeast corner of the intersection. The officers immediately began life-saving measures on the woman and worked with

the Park Ridge Fire Department to secure the accident scene. Palincsar was taken to Lutheran General Hospital by the Park Ridge Fire Department and was pronounced dead shortly after her arrival. The Park Ridge Police Department Major Crash Unit is currently conducting an investigation, and no further information is available at this time. Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have additional information is asked to call the Park Ridge Police Department at 847-318-5252.

Online survey to gauge Park Ridge resident awareness of airport issues The Park Ridge O’HareAirport Commission is researching the level of residents’ awareness of airport issues, including awareness of what Park Ridge should expect with the next stages of O’Hare expansion.

The more input received, the better able the Commission will be to advise the City. The online survey can be found at http://www. s u r v e y m o n k e y. c o m / s / OAC2013Survey.

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ONGOING 9th Annual Community Food Drive. The Village of Niles & Niles Fire Department announce the official kickoff to the 9th annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve/Village of Niles Toys for Tots Drive & Community Food Drive. Niles locations will be collecting non-perishable food items benefiting Niles Family Services and new toy donations during regular business hours beginning November 5 thru December 16, 2012. For more information, call 847-588-6800. TOPS. 5-7 p.m. every Monday at the Niles Park District Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard Street, Niles. This not-for-profit weight loss organization meets every Monday. Visitors are welcome. For more information contact Sandie at 847-691-7122. 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 month to drive neighbors to medical appointments? To volunteer, call Ed Oken, President, 847 6960761.

Meet US Rep Schakowsky’s Representative. 9 a.m. to noon at the Park Ridge Library. A member of U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky’s Evanston office will be at the library every Wednesday morning to answer your questions about government, health care, retirement issues, immigration visas, and anything else related to federal benefits. For more information, contact Ann Limjoco at 847-328-3409. 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, 847-7234765 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, 847-729-2530 for more information.

JANUARY 23 Radiologic Technology. 2 p.m. Room C111, 7701 North Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Oakton Hosts Free Health Care Information Sessions in January Sessions showcase the College’s degrees and certificates in these

Calendar health career programs. Faculty will be on hand to discuss course requirements and industry trends.To reserve your place, visit www.oakton.edu/healthcareers or call 847-635-1700. Digital Camera Workshop. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the North Shore Senior Center, 161 Northfield Road, Northfield. Learn how to transfer pictures from your digital camera with instructor Bill Geary. Scan old photos, search the internet for photos, and other methods to get pictures into your computer. Then, learn how to compose an email, and to select and attach one or more photos. Please note this is not a photo editing course. $10 member; $15 non-member.

JANUARY 24 True Stories Behind Great Movies: Julie and Julia. 1 p.m. at the North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove, 6140 Dempster St, Morton Grove. Cost is $8. Historian and movie maven Barry Bradford will examine some spellbinding events that became unforgettable films. Take a mesmerizing view of the dramatic real life history that has become immortalized on film. With video clips, little known anecdotes and captivating detail, Barry will make history come alive while viewing Julie and Julia! Julia Child was the first superstar chef on television. Her program was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as

a permanent exhibit! There was another side to Julia Child, one that the public knew little about. During World War II she served as a file clerk in the OSS, which was to become the CIA. She worked at the right hand of “Wild” Bill Donovan, head of America’s foreign spies! You’ll learn about both sides of the amazing Julia Child.

JANUARY 25 Jazzin’ Around. 8 p.m. at the College’s Footlik Theater, 1600 East Golf Road, Des Plaines.Warm up this winter at Jazzin’ Around, an evening of jazz favorites and big band classics performed by Oakton music faculty members and the Niles West High School Jazz Band. This annual audience favorite takes the stage on Friday, Jan. 25. Jazzin’ Around will get your toes tapping and your finger snapping with new sounds from old friends. Tickets are $5 for general admission and $3 for students and seniors. To order yours, call 847-635-1900. Needlework Pals. 9;30 a.m. at the North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove, 6140 Dempster St, Morton Grove, IL. Bring your crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, quilting,embroidery,board games and more, and work in a fun and social environment. Morton Grove or Premier membership required to participate.

JANUARY 27 Dave and Donna Rice. 5 p.m. at Chambers Seafood Grill & Chop House, 6881 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles. Cost is $8.95. Dave has played professionally since he was 16. He was classically trained and heavily influenced by the blues. He has worked with icons such as Luther Allison, Buddy Guy, Otis Rush, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page, Pearl Jam, and The Cryin’ Shames. Dave went on a ten year tour across the globe with Otis Rush and plays key board as well as sings. Donna has been a professional singer since the age of 17. She began her career in theatre and starred in such productions as Jesus Christ

Superstar, Music Man, and Evita. She also can be heard in a variety of television and radio jingles. Her hit “Sweet Holiday” has had wide air play and earned her a record deal with a Chicago label and Sony Records in Canada.

JANUARY 28 Kids Night. 6 to 9 p.m. at Culver’s, 7310 W Dempster St, Morton Grove. Cost is $3.99. Culver’s of Morton Grove Kids Night takes place every Monday from 6 to 9 p.m. Bring the family, have a delicious meal, let your kids have fun with Scoopie and don’t forget to take advantage of the kids special. $1 OFF Kids Meals.

FEBURARY 9 Valentine’s Day Dance. 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Niles Family Fitness Center, 978 Civic Center Drive. Cost is $10 per person.The Niles Teen Center will be hosting a middle school Valentine’s Day Dance at the Niles Family Fitness Center on Saturday, February 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Cost is $10 per person. The dance will be held in the upstairs gymnasium. Open to 6th through 8th grades only (or any current teen center member). Admission includes 4 tickets for drinks and snacks. Doors close at 8:00 p.m. No re-entry is allowed. No Hats are allowed and No shoes are allowed in the gym. Come to the Niles Family Fitness Center gym for music and dancing by M & R Music for a Valentine’s Day Party.

FEBURARY 16 Niles‘Lights OnAfterschool’ Tile Art Project Unveiling Ceremony 2013. 12 to 12:30 p.m. at Golf Mill Shopping Center. 239 Golf Mill Center Entrance #8 Near JCPenney & Surf City Squeeze. Lights on afterschool. Join parents, kids, business and community leaders of Niles as we unveil the Tile Art Project designed by area students for Lights On Afterschool. Lights On Afterschool is a nationwide event that calls attention to the importance of afterschool programs. Refreshments will be served.

ForuM Letter to the editor Support Park Ridge park referendum April 9 For anyone who knows me, they know I am passionate about our local parks and the tremendous benefit they offer to the entire community. I am a longtime resident with 40 years invested in Park Ridge. I was a Park District employee through high school and college. Later, I was elected to the Park Board, where I served for 14 years. I am a director of youth baseball and football. So, I have seen firsthand how important a nice park can mean to a kid and his family. Parks are magical places where kids of all ages can experience the joys of just being alive. The parks are places where dreams are given birth and some dreams are fulfilled.

There is one problem in our town. We don’t have enough open spaces for families to recreate and enjoy the outdoors. Park Ridge is way behind the national averages in open space acres per thousand residents. We even come up short when compared to our neighboring communities. On April 9, this community will have a real chance to step up to the plate to vote and support the parks legacy by allowing the Park District to purchase the Youth Campus property. I urge those who appreciate what a new 11-acre park could mean to all of us to vote yes. Sure, no one wants their taxes raised but some things are simply worth it. This is one occasion that makes perfect sense. Gary Abezetian Director, Park Ridge Baseball and Football

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Auroris Dance Company to perform ‘Spectrum’ Jan. 24-26 The Auroris Dance Company will perform “Spectrum” on Jan. 24 to 26, at the Niles North High School Auditorium, 9800 Lawler, Skokie. There will be a free community performance at 10 a.m.Thursday, Jan. 24. The dancers will be performing all different styles of dance including jazz, modern, hip-hop, tap, Broadway, ballet, and African. Evening show times are 7 p.m. Jan. 25 and 26.Tickets may be purchased at the door for $10 each. Reserve tickets in advance by contacting Deanna Sortino at deasor@d219.org or 847-626-2129. Guest choreographers include Corey Nagel, Lauren Parets, Matt Pumanes, Santo Scavuzzo III, Elmo Scott, and Suavé. The company consists of 26 dancers under the guidance of artistic director Deanna Sortino and assistant director Jen Muisenga. Captains are seniors Paul Kim, Mary Montemayor, Sammy Schneider and junior, Zoe Hertz. Seniors are Natalia Gu, Dorianna Hoffman, Alexia Kemp, Seong Lee, Maddy Newman, and Taylor SmithWhitehead. Juniors are Jake Orlan and Lauryn Solona Schmelzer. Sophomores are Jessica Cabael, Irene Diblich, Sivan Eliasoff, Christan Fajardo, Saadat Kaplinsky, Philip Khuu, Anna Mancia,

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Karl Mon, and Keena Shah. Freshmen are Alexis Benitez, Anna Hershinow, Mi Lee, Noam Ron, and Mikki Stotter.

Niles North pep band picked as March Madness house band The Niles North High School Pep Band has been selected as an Official Illinois High School Association (IHSA) State Final Pep Band during the IHSA Girls State Final Basketball Tournament held at Illinois State University.The Niles North Pep Band is the Official Band for the Girls Basketball Class 3A/4A Tournament held on Friday, March 1. The Niles North Pep Band performs under the direction of Cheryl Filipek.

Niles West freshmen, parents invited to college session During freshman year, students can make decisions that will have consequences for the rest of their high school career and beyond. Niles West freshmen and their parents are invited to set up a four-year plan for their future at Freshman Information Night held from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 24 in the Niles West Auditorium, 5701 Oakton, Skokie. College and Career Counselor Dan Gin and Counselor Hope Kracht will be on hand to discuss course requirements, the Naviance program, and other topics.

D219 schools plan awards for distinguished alumni D219 High Schools are accepting nominations from the community and former students for its annual Distinguished Alumnus Awards. Niles North and Niles West each present the award to a past graduate during its respective end-of-year awards ceremony. The deadline to submit completed nomination forms is Jan. 31 for Niles North and Feb. 28 for Niles West. Nominees must be a graduate of Niles North High School or Niles West High School; have distinguished themselves through outstanding achievements in their field or via significant contributions to society,; and had a meaningful experience while a student at Niles North High School/Niles West High School. Support for such nominations comes from personal opinions and documented evidence. Award recipients must attend the ceremony for their respective school. To nominate a former graduate, submit information at www.d219foundation.org. The Niles North Distinguished Alumnus will be presented with the award at the 48th Awards of Distinction ceremony held May 14.The Niles West Distinguished Alumnus will be honored at the Accolades Ceremony on May 15. For more information, contact Kevin

Monahan (Niles North) at 847-626-2401 or kevmon@d219.org or Jessica Ogulnik (Niles West) at 847-626-2921 or jesogu@ d219.org.

D219 students, parents invited to learn about AP classes D219 students and their parents are invited to attend a presentation on Advanced Placement classes to discover how AP is possible for any student, and to learn why all students are encouraged to take at least one AP class in high school. Students and parents who participate in the event will learn more about the college admissions process, meet with AP teachers, find out about specific AP course requirements and expectations, chat with students who are currently enrolled in AP classes, and explore an AP Fair. Hear insight from representatives from the College Board,The University of Chicago and Michigan State University. The following sessions are scheduled: • Niles North AP event, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., Monday, Jan. 28, Niles North High School Auditorium • Niles West AP event, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.,Tuesday, Jan. 29, Niles West High School Auditorium For more information, contact Bridget Connolly at 847-626-2391 or bricon@ d219.org or Jason Ness at 847-626-2930 or jasnes@d219.org.

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INSIDE: Wrestlers have successful CSL meet, page 12; Maine East girls hoops moves close to .500 mark, page 13

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Hawks hand Evanston first CSL defeat By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Maine South’s defense effectively slowed down Evanston throughout most its showdown with the CSL Southleading Wildkits last Friday, but the Hawks needed one more stop in the game’s closing seconds. And, they got it. After Maine South turned the ball over with 30 seconds to go, the Wildkits—who trailed 39-38— had a final opportunity to win it. However, an Evanston player lost control of the ball in the paint, and Hawks forward Hailey Schoneman alertly dove to the floor to gain control with 1.4 seconds left. Maine South ran out the clock and preserved the 39-38 win, handing the Wildkits their first league loss in the process. Schoneman, though, limped to the bench immediately after making the play, and Maine South trainers were busy working on her left knee. “I haven’t talked to the trainer yet,” said Maine South coach Mark Smith when asked about the extent of the 6-foot junior’s injury.“It didn’t look good when she came over (to the bench). She’s a pretty tough kid. She had a brace on it (the knee) and I’m not sure exactly what the previous injury was.” The Hawks, who trail the Wildkits in the CSL South standings by just one game (Evanston is 6-1, Maine South is 5-2), held what appeared to be a comfortable 39-34 lead with under 1:30 to play after Jacqui Grant fed Schoneman underneath for a layup. Going back door for layups worked effectively on a handful of occasions throughout the evening for the Hawks, noted senior guard Regan Carmichael— one of three Maine South players who scored 11 points.

“Evanston’s a really, really aggressive team,” Carmichael said, “and if you can use their aggression in your favor, that’s what we tried to do. We tried to burn them a little on the back door.” But four straight Evanston points—the final two Sierra Clayborn’s steal and layup with 54 seconds remaining—cut the Hawks’ lead to 39-38. The Hawks (19-2 overall) committed 25 turnovers for the game;17 of those occurred during the first half. Nevertheless, Maine South was able to take a 22-20 halftime lead after Carmichael hit four free throws in the final two minutes. “This was a huge win,” Carmichael said. “This puts us in a really good position (for) our whole season especially with sectional placements coming up and things like that.” Early last month, Evanston (173) torched the Hawks for eight three-pointers while winning handily, 52-34, but the Hawks were prepared this time. A sticky 2-3 zone limited the Wildkits to four treys—all by Clayborn—and Grant held Evanston’s 6-3 Alecia Cooley to just one basket and eight points. “We mainly focused on (stopping) the three point shots,” said Grant, who did a little bit of everything Friday night, scoring 11 points, grabbing nine rebounds, blocking five shots and dishing out four assists. “Even when we played a zone I kind of played a one-on-one on her (Cooley). But it was good competition and it went pretty well.” “I thought we executed our defense much better tonight,” Smith said. “Clayborn hit four threes; she had five at her place, so we weren’t perfect but they went from eight threes to four See HAWKS, page 14

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Maine South junior guard Kelly Kons goes in for a layup against Evanston Friday night.

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Local matmen shine at CSL Conference meet By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Maine South, Niles West and New Trier earned a share of this season’s CSL South wrestling team title after each squad finished with 4-1 conference records. The Hawks, Wolves and Maine East all squared off at the CSL Conference tournament over the weekend, which Deerfield won with 271 points.The Wolves were runner-up with 198, Maine South placed third (163) and Maine East ended up sixth (106). At 106 pounds, freshmen Scott

Pechter of Niles West and Jake Bess of Maine South finished fourth and fifth, respectively. The Hawks’ John Nieder, a junior, was third at 113, followed by freshman Alex Elkhatib of Niles West (fourth) and sophomore Noel Huicochea of Maine East in sixth. At 120, senior Steve Apple of Niles West placed fourth, and senior Aayush Shaw of Maine East ended up sixth. Maine South’s Terry Calkins defeated Alec McKenna of New Trier, 9-3, to win the 126-pound title. Isaac Reinemann of Niles West placed second at 132, while Jesus Villegas, a junior at Maine

East, took third. Niles West senior Tommy Williams scored a 10-8 decision over Brady Glantz of Deerfield to take the 138-pound championship. Nenif Keso was fourth for the Demons. At 145, senior Nick Yonan finished runner-up, and senior Brandon Beltran of Maine South was sixth. The 152-pound title went to Maine South’s Tommy Brewster, who defeated Ari Sapinsley of Deerfield by a 10-3 decision. Brewster is now 29-1 on the year. Junior Brian Knorr of Niles West placed fourth. A Hawk grappler also won the

160-pound championship when senior Mike Garvey pinned Maine East junior Ahmed Airaei. Senior Sam Conrad of Niles West took fifth. At 170, Maine South senior Zach Taalman placed second and Maine East senior Mike Kuzebski was fifth. Vaughn Monreal-Berner, a Niles West senior, won an 8-3 decision over Deerfield’s Chase Hanusa in the championship at 182. Maine South senior Andrew Dyer finished fifth. Senior Jake Gice placed fourth and freshman Ibrahim Nasir of Maine South was fifth at 195. At 220, Maine East sophomore Mario Pagaonis placed sixth. Three wrestlers placed among the top six in the heavyweight division: junior Denis Gargovic of Niles West (second), senior Billy Kounelis of Maine East (fifth) and sophomore Andrew Kopplin of Maine South (sixth).

BOYS BASKETBALL Maine South, prior to hitting the road for a trip to Galesburg to take part in a Martin Luther King holiday weekend tournament, put the clamps defensively on Evanston for a 37-24 CSL South victory last Thursday. John Solari and Frank Dounis scored 13 points apiece for the Hawks (17-3, 5-1), who were

ahead by four points (28-24) in the fourth before pulling away from the Wildkits. Evanston shot under 25 percent from the field for the game. The Hawks played twice on Saturday at the Galesburg MLK tourney, winning both matchups. Maine South pummeled Kankakee, 61-33, behind Andrew Palucki’s 15 points. Dennis Ramirez added nine. The Hawks also stopped host Galesburg, 3730, for their sixth win in a row as Solari and Dounis tallied 12 points each. The Hawks concluded play at the Galesburg tourney with games against Dunlap in the morning and Bloomington in the afternoon Monday. •Niles West’s Joe Younan tallied 24 points versus New Trier in a CSL South contest last Friday, but the Trevians’ Steven Cook enjoyed a big night at the Wolves’ expense, scoring a career-high 27 points to lead the Trevians to a 63-58 win. The Wolves, who fell to 1-5 in the conference (11-7 overall), trailed 48-38 at the end of three quarters. Younan’s three-pointer with under two minutes to go in the game helped Niles West pull to within five points, but the Wolves couldn’t get any closer. Niles West guard Ahmad See ROUNDUP, page 14

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Maine East girls move closer to .500 By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

BOYS BOWLING 1. Lockport 2. Minooka 3. Romeoville 4. Plainfield Central 5. Bolingbrook 6. Plainfield North 7. Joliet West

GIRLS BOWLING 1. Minooka 2. Lockport 3. Joliet West 4. Plainfield East 5. Plainfield North 6. Plainfield Central 7. Downers South

BOYS BASKETBALL 1. Benet 2. Notre Dame 3. Maine South 4. Bolingbrook 5. Joliet West 6. Downers South 7. Joliet Central

GIRLS BASKETBALL 1. Bolingbrook 2. Maine South 3. JCA 4. Romeoville 5. Plainfield East 6. Benet 7. Downers South

WRESTLING 1. Lockport 2. Plainfield Central 3. Minooka 4. Downers North 5. Notre Dame 6. Downers South 7. Niles West Rankings are compiled by Mark Gregory and Scott Taylor.

Following a CSL North loss to undefeated league opponent Highland Park last Friday, Maine East’s girls basketball team was looking for a pick-me-up the next day at home against Leyden. The Demons did defeat the Eagles, 47-40, but the game nearly turned into big letdown as Maine East, which led by a comfortable 34-18 margin during the third quarter, allowed Leyden to climb back into it in the fourth period. “Honestly our defense was absolutely horrible,” said Maine East coach Karol Hanusiak. “We didn’t move our feet, we weren’t defending the cuts, we weren’t doing a good job putting bodies on them for the box-outs. “There’s not a kid on their team that we didn’t have three or four inches on (in height).And yet they were getting offensive rebounds. That has nothing to do with talent. They just outhustled us today. Give Leyden credit. They played harder than

us; they had more heart than us today. They just didn’t have as talented of basketball players as we did.” After building their 34-18 advantage, the Demons ended up getting outscored by the Eagles, 16-6. Leyden trimmed Maine East’s lead to 40-34 with 4:43 remaining in the game. Elanta Slowek, who finished with eight points, put the Demons up 4234 with an inside hoop. A few seconds later, starting forward Maria Protic (10 points) went down with a charley horse and didn’t return. Freshman point guard Janelle Alba Garner sank two free throws with 2:35 to go, and the Demons increased their lead to 44-34. However, Leyden scored the next four points to make it a 44-38 game a minute later. Alba Garner, though, got the Demons out of trouble by sinking three free throws during the final 41 seconds. She scored seven points (all in the second half) and had seven assists. “Her defense has really improved and now we’re really

talking to her and working on her being a threat on offense, being a scorer,” Hanusiak said. “It’s OK to score 20 a game. She’s smart academically and she’s smart basketball-wise so that puts her a little bit above the average freshman.” The Demons had their way with Leyden during the first half, leading 16-6 at the end of the first quarter and 28-16 at the break. Shaylee Sloan tallied all 10 of her points in the first half and led the Demons with eight rebounds. Hanusiak said Maine East, which starts a freshman and four juniors, has to learn not to get complacent. “I think there’s that part of them that knew we probably were going to win this game so naturally we slacked off a little,” she said. “Every single game is a challenge, and if we walk into any game thinking this is a sure thing, we’re in trouble because we’re not there yet.” “We just can’t take for granted the wins we have because we have worked so hard for it,” Protic added. “I think this past

week we’ve been a little loose during practice. I think we have to re-focus and I think this game showed it that we do need to refocus.” Nonetheless, the Demons are inching closer to the .500 mark with a 10-12 overall record after Saturday’s win. “Myself and Stephanie Duckmann, my assistant, talk all the time,” Hanusiak said.“It really hasn’t sunk into us yet. Close to .500, second in the conference, putting ourselves in a good spot for a sectional seed, possibly a regional run or at least get into the regional title game. “Yes, it’s exciting, it really is. But we have to stay focused and our next stop is Maine West (at Maine West Friday night). That’s where our mindset as coaches are.” Maine East dropped a 52-41 contest to Highland Park last Friday night. The victory gave Highland Park at least a share of the CSL North championship with a 7-0 mark, while the Demons are in a three-way tie See EAST, page 14

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Sports EAST Continued from page 13 for second with Deerfield and Maine West. But if the Demons, with their 4-3 league record, can

ROUNDUP Continued from page 12 Gibson added nine points. •Notre Dame traveled to Chicago St. Patrick last Friday and came out victorious with a 54-51 nail-biter over the Shamrocks in the ESCC. The Dons trailed by five points (40-35) going into the fourth quarter, but managed to overtake the Shamrocks despite Matt Mooney and Duante Stephens having off nights shooting from the floor. St. Patrick held a 4036 lead at one point in the final period, but the Dons went on an 8-0 run that put them ahead to stay. Jake Maestranzi had two threepointers in the fourth quarter and scored 12 points for the game. Donte Stephenson popped in a team-high 14 for the Dons (16-2, 3-1).

GIRLS BASKETBALL Resurrection received an outstanding individual effort from senior guard Liz Rehberger, who fired in 26 points on Jan.15,

HAWKS Continued from page 11 and that was our goal to keep them at four threes. “Jacqui did a really nice job. We tried to front her (Cooley) in the post but if we can’t get to the front, we don’t over-exhaust ourselves. Our weak side did a nice job (helping out on Cooley) when they lobbed it in (to her). We fouled her a couple of times because we had to instead of getting her easy baskets.”

finish second in the division, it would mark the first time a Maine East girls squad has ever accomplished that feat. Highland Park led 23-18 at halftime, and the Demons crept to within three points twice (29-26 and 35-32) in the third period thanks to baskets from

Janelle Alba Garner. However, Highland Park managed to break free and extended its lead to 47-35 in the fourth quarter. Alba Garner led the Demons with 13 points, and Protic finished with nine.

but the Bandits were tripped up by GCAC Red opponent Mother McAuley, 77-49. Kate Moriarty chipped in with 10 for the Bandits. Resurrection, however, got back on the winning track, 7253, over Queen of Peace last Thursday. Moriarty tallied a career-high 30 points to go along with eight rebounds. Kelly Barzowski recorded a doubledouble (14 points, 11 assists) and Rehberger scored 15. The Bandits are 15-9 overall, 3-3 in the GCAC.

and Sami Comiskey (523).

GIRLS BOWLING Resurrection nearly shattered the school record for a threegame series in a victory over Mother McAuley Jan. 15, notching a team score of 2,871 pins to 1,645. The Bandits were only35 pins short of the school record (2,906). Luisa Velez recorded the Bandits’ high games of 244 and 215, and high series of 632.Alicia Gamboa had the next high game (213) and high series (606). Three Bandits also produced series of 500 or better: Jenny Voss (567), Joelle Denver (543)

Mackenzie Duffy scored seven of her 11 points in the third quarter—a quarter in which the Hawks led 33-27. The Hawks are completing a stretch where they’ve played seven games—six of which have been against ranked teams dating back to the DundeeCrown holiday tournament. They conclude this particular stretch hosting Marian Catholic Wednesday, Jan. 23 in the Sweet 16 Tournament. “It’s very nice to win and it’s a nice job by everybody,” Grant said. “It shows how far we’ve

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GIRLS GYMNASTICS Maine South, behind a 9.45 by senior Haleigh Sir on the balance beam, placed fifth with 99.875 points at the 14-team Niles West Invitational on Saturday. Host Niles West took eighth with 97.45 points. Sir also was ninth on the uneven bars. For the Wolves, junior Valerie Fung placed 11th on the floor exercise while sophomore Catherine Steegmueller also was 11th on the uneven bars.

BOYS SWIMMING Niles West was a seventhplace finisher with 113 points at Saturday’s 13-team Buffalo Grove Fred Palffy Invitational. Freshman Eric Scott registered the Wolves’top individual finish of the day,securing second place with a personal best in the 500-yard freestyle. Sergei Lemesh placed fourth in the 500 freestyle, and Drake Nickell was fifth in the 100 freestyle. Teddy Dynek finished seventh in the diving competition. mike@buglenewspapers.com

come so far in this season. I think we’ve developed as a team.” On Saturday, Emilie McGuire got her first career start as Schoneman remained sidelined. McGuire scored eight points in the Hawks’ 49-38 win over Lincoln-Way East, a stateranked team, in the Sweet 16 Tournament. The Hawks, who led by as many as 25 points in the fourth quarter, got 14 points from Grant and 10 from Katherine Miles. Carmichael contributed five steals. mike@buglenewspapers.com

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McInerney’s free throw sinks Marian By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

In police jargon, a 5150 can mean “a crazy one on the loose.” So, by that definition, the 51-50 score in Benet’s upset win over Marian Catholic Thursday was a fitting conclusion to a crazy game. The game between the two top teams in the East Suburban Catholic Conference featured several lead changes, three bloodrelated uniform changes and a random-seen play in the final seconds. After Benet and junior center Sean O’Mara controlled the first half, the Spartans tried all they could to take O’Mara out of the game in the second half and they did relatively well. However, Benet teammate Pat McInerney stepped up and tallied 11 of the Redwings’ 13 third quarter points. “We got a lead in the third quarter and then we just seesawed back and forth after that,” he said. In the fourth quarter, things got crazy for Benet. While sharpshooter Eddie Eshoo was just returning from the locker room, where he went to switch jerseys because he had blood on his, McInerney took an elbow to the face, sending him to the trainer with a bloodied nose. “The team really held their own when I came out,” he said. “We really could have lost the momentum then, but the team really did a great job holding true.” While he was still being attended to, O’Mara was sent off the floor with some of McInerney’s blood on him. “I think we have some tough kids and they just toughed through it,” said Benet coach Gene Heidkamp.“They have been through many difficult situations this year already. Our kids did a nice job keeping us in the game when they were out. This was a team win, I know three guys had most of the scoring, but the contributions of the other players really meant something. “I was really worried that we

would be without some of our main kids, but they fought hard to get back on the floor.” O’Mara would return first, then McInerney. Counting Eshoo, Benet had three players on the floor at the end of the game in numbers different that when they started. It was an Eshoo three-pointer that put Benet ahead by four points with less than a minute to play in the game. It looked to be a safe margin until Marian’s star junior guard Tyler Ulis hit a three-pointer and was fouled with 22 seconds left to play. He connected on the free throw and knotted the game at 50-50. “When he hit that and-one three, we could have folded, but we didn’t,” McInerney said. “I am really proud of our guys.” McInerney again came up big for Benet, as he took the final jumper and was fouled with 1.8 seconds left. He hit the first free throw, securing the win. “I had a one dribble pull up and I felt him behind me, so I pulled up,” he said. “I am glad he fouled be because I am not sure if it would have gone in.” O’Mara added 19 points and nine rebounds for the Redwings (16-2, 2-1 ESCC), including six in the opening stanza to get Benet going and eight straight in the fourth quarter. O’Mara said having a balanced attack offensively is something the Redwings has been able to use this season. “You have to pick your poison with us. I have been playing with him (McInerney) for three years now and he is great to play with,” O’Mara said. Despite the balanced offense, Benet still knows there are no style points when it comes to their wins. “The last two years, most of the wins have been won any way we can,” McInerney said.“But, we will take them, a win is a win. I can’t even count on one hand the number of 10 point wins we have had. We play a lot of close games.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Pat McInerney led in Benet’s 51-50 win over Marian Catholic.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK Nominees Kiera Currie, Romeoville 30 points vs. Plainfield East in win

Last week’s results Nick Norton Downers North

Abby Smith Romeoville

Faith Suggs Plainfield East

Morris Dunnigan Joliet West

Joe Younan, Niles West 24 points in loss Aysia Bugg, Bolingbrook 22 pts, 6 3-pointers vs. LWE Pat McInerney, Benet 11 third quarter pts, GW FT Go to buglenewspapers.com to vote for your winner!

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Food

A taste of summer picnic food for midwinter In the depths of winter, it can often feel like summer and its many eating pleasures are a long way off. If you live in a colder climate than my home in Southern California, a glance out the kitchen window might reveal a picnic table covered in snow. Even here, I sometimes feel a little wistful when I see water from LA’s seasonal rainstorms pooling on our patio furniture, while our outdoor grill huddles underneath its weatherproof covering. But then, I remind myself that cooking and serving just the right recipe can have the power to change the way you see the world. If you prepare a spring or summertime favorite, it can seem as if the sun is suddenly shining in your kitchen and dining room, even when it’s cold and damp outside. It always felt that way during my childhood whenever my mother and grandmother made us fried chicken for Sunday dinner in our little cottage in the southern Austrian village of Sankt Viet. Golden-brown, crispy, juicy, and full of flavor, that simple family-style main course offered proof with every bite that good food can brighten your spirits as wonderfully as rays of sunshine breaking through a cloudy sky. My recipe for Austrian-style

fried chicken is fairly easy to prepare, especially because it starts with boneless, skinless chicken pieces you can find in supermarkets everywhere. A simple dipping processturning it first in flour, then egg, and finally in breadcrumbsproduces a coating that adheres well and cooks to a crunchy, golden-brown surface. Speaking of breadcrumbs, take note that the ingredients list gives you the option of using the Japanese breadcrumbs known as panko, which are available more and more in supermarkets today, either in the Asian foods section or where regular breadcrumbs are shelved.These are coarser and drier, yielding the extra-crispy results that many people enjoy in Japanese-style fried foods. Take special care when deep-frying the chicken, using a deep, heavy pot on your stove’s back burner and a deepfrying thermometer to monitor the temperature; keep children away, and be extra cautious to avoid spattering of the hot oil. Or buy a good quality, relatively inexpensive electric countertop deep-fryer, which removes some of the guesswork with its built-in thermostat and safety features. I hope you enjoy sharing this with your friends and family.

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Take special care when deep-frying chicken, to avoid spattering the hot oil. Or buy a good quality, electric counter-top deep-fryer.

(As with all fried chicken, any leftovers are also excellent cold for lunch the next day.) Put together a fresh green salad to

serve alongside it, or maybe your favorite potato salad recipe. You might even want to set the table with your best gingham

tablecloth and napkins, to make it seem even more like you’re having a summertime picnic in the middle of winter.

VIENNESE FRIED CHICKEN WITH LEMON-ROSEMARY BUTTER SAUCE Serves 6 to 8 Vegetable oil for deep frying 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts and thighs Salt Freshly ground black pepper 2 cups all-purpose flour 3 large eggs, beaten 2 cups dry breadcrumbs or panko (Japanese-style breadcrumbs) 2 lemons, cut into wedges Lemon-Rosemary Butter Sauce (recipe follows) Pour the oil into a heavy, deep pot to a depth of at least 4 inches, or into an automatic electric countertop deep fryer. Heat the oil over high heat until it reaches a temperature of 365 F on

a deep-frying thermometer, or set the automatic deep-fryer’s thermostat to the same temperature. Meanwhile, cut the chicken into pieces about 2 inches wide and season them evenly all over with salt and pepper. Put the flour in a large, shallow bowl or soup plate, the beaten eggs in another, and the breadcrumbs or panko in a third, side by side. Place a clean platter or tray nearby. Bread the chicken pieces: First, dredge each piece in flour; then, dip it into the egg to coat evenly; and finally, roll it evenly in the breadcrumbs before putting it on the platter. When the oil is hot, working in batches as necessary to avoid

overcrowding the oil, carefully place the breaded chicken pieces one at a time into the pot or deep-fryer. Deepfry the chicken until cooked through and evenly deep golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes, carefully turning the pieces over with a wire skimmer about halfway through. While the chicken is frying, prepare the Lemon-Rosemary Butter Sauce. Transfer the chicken to a tray lined with paper towels to drain. Sprinkle with some salt and squeeze a little lemon over them. Arrange the chicken pieces on a heated serving platter or individual plates. Pass lemon wedges and the Lemon-Rosemary Butter Sauce on the

side.

LEMON-ROSEMARY BUTTER SAUCE Makes about 1/2 cup 4 ounces unsalted butter 1 sprig fresh rosemary 1 lemon, juiced Put the butter and rosemary in a small saucepan. Melt the butter over low heat. Stir in the lemon juice. Pour through a wire-mesh strainer into a warm sauce bowl.

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Secrets to succeeding at New Year’s resolutions Q. Seems like January is always a good time to evaluate my habits and attempt to set up better goals. I’d like to work on everything from keeping my desk cleaner to not saying snarky things in meetings. Seems by February every year, all my good intentions have faded. How can I actually succeed at keeping my New Year’s resolutions? A. What I tell clients is to start by evaluating whether their goals belong to them or whether their resolutions fall into the category of “things good people should do.” You will never get truly motivated to do what will make other people happy with you. Most human beings are deeply oppositional. If you decide to swear off donuts, you may instead

find yourself irrationally making your local donut shop your new hangout. The following tips will help inspire your authentic desire for change, navigate your oppositional side, and improve your long-term well being: Don’t overwhelm yourself with a long list of goals. Time-travel into 2014 and look at the video of what you have changed. As you watch the video, ask yourself what changes jump out as important to you. Let the 2014 video guide the list of goals you write down. Instead of writing what you will stop — “No donuts!” — write down what you will do instead, such as “Yogurt for breakfast.” You are more likely to implement

a “do” than to refrain from a “don’t.” Look at people you admire. What do they do that you do not? What do you imagine is on their list of New Year’s resolutions? Time-travel to your gravestone. What do you want written on it? Make sure the goals you write down contribute to this gravestone. To be effective, New Year’s resolutions need to be premised on the idea that you are valuable enough to take care of. If you are last on your list, then you’ll always have a long list of goals that you admire as each year ends without any change. Any change requires discomfort, thinking outside the box, and a willingness to admit where you’ll end up if you don’t change. Your work and personal life are a lot like one of those science fiction movies about someone who goes

back in time and gets a second chance. Only in your movie, most of your chances are still available. To motivate yourself, ask how much money you’d pay to go back and make better choices on mistakes you’ve already made. Now stop and consider that you could avoid many future mistakes if you’d just give yourself permission to get in the driver’s seat in your life. Once you start reaping the satisfaction of achieving some of your cherished goals, let yourself enter each day looking for the tiniest changes you could add. Perhaps you take the stairs not the elevator; perhaps you speak up one more time in a meeting; or perhaps you say no to a waste of time. No single moment will change your life, but each moment is an opening where you can blossom or whither on your vine. What

will you choose right now?

The last word(s) Q. I was just passed over for a big promotion and am devastated by not being chosen. Will I jeopardize my job if I make it clear my boss made a mistake? A. Yes, complaining about being passed over will confirm your boss’s decision. Instead, let your future achievements make it clear the next promotion should be yours! Daneen Skube, Ph.D., executive coach, trainer, therapist and speaker, also appears as the FOX Channel’s “Workplace Guru” each Monday morning. She’s the author of “Interpersonal Edge: Breakthrough Tools for Talking to Anyone, Anywhere, About Anything” (Hay House, 2006). You can contact Dr. Skube at www. interpersonaledge.com or 1420 NW Gilman Blvd., #2845, Issaquah, WA 98027. Sorry, no personal replies.)

Be tightfisted with spending until medical crisis is over Dear Dave, Recently, my husband had to quit his job due to an old back injury.We have $25,000 in debt, but I’ll be receiving a $38,000 inheritance in a couple of weeks. Should we use the money to pay off our debt, or hold on to it in case he needs surgery? Kristen Dear Kristen, Now is the time to keep the cash piled high. You’re in the middle of an emergency, and that means you push the pause button on your Total Money Makeover and stop paying extra on debt. Surgery is a possibility at this point, plus you may need some of that money to live on until his job situation improves. Then, the moment he returns to work and things are stabilized, you jump back into getting control of your finances. Use whatever is left of the $38,000 to pay off debt that very day. But right now you don’t need to worry about becoming debt-free, only to turn around and be in a mess in the event he has trouble finding another job.

Let me give you a warning too. Thirty-eight thousand dollars is a great gift. If someone handed me a check for that amount, I’d cash it in a heartbeat. But it’s not $380,000 or $3.8 million. It’s easy to develop a false sense of security if you’ve never received a check of that size. This kind of money is enough to keep the wolf away from the door for a while, but it’s nothing to retire on. This little nest egg is a real blessing, Kristen. Just make sure you handle it wisely, and take into account all of the possibilities over the next couple of months.

In a best-case scenario your husband won’t need surgery,he’ll find a job pretty soon, and you guys won’t have to dig in to the

inheritance money. Hang on to as much as possible, though.This sounds like a time of personal and professional transition for

you both, and having that kind of extra cash around could be a lifesaver! — Dave

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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 9:30-11:30 a.m.Thursdays This dynamic class is led by Arlene Golub. It 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. Call 847-588-8420 for more information. Charlie Brown and the Great Exhibit Trip • 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 The Museum of Science and Industry hosts the It’s the Great Exhibit, Charlie Brown! Explore the history of Charlie Brown and Charles Schulz. See Schultz’s role as the sole inspiration and artistic talent behind Peanuts and its unique cast of characters. Through original cartoons, as well as reproductions and related Peanuts ephemera, you will see how characters were developed and how they evolved over decades in print and popular culture. Schulz’s Santa Rosa, Cal. studio, recreated for the first time, will allow for a

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deeper look into his work and life. In addition, with cartoons and memorabilia, the exhibit will explore Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s Day and Valentine’s Day, during which these characters became known so well. Enjoy lunch featuring a half slab of ribs, baked potato, coleslaw, and dessert. $50M/$55NM. “Sunset Boulevard” at Drury Lane Theatre • 10 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 21 Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Sunset Boulevard,” based on Billy Wilder’s 1950 film with the same name, weaves a magnificent tale of faded glory and unfulfilled ambition. Silent movie star Norma Desmond longs for a return to the big screen, having been discarded by Tinseltown with the advent of “talkies.” Her glamour has faded in all but her mind. When Norma meets struggling circumstances, their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic conclusion. Before the show, dine at Drury Lane on the chef’s soup of the day, bread, butter, veggies, a potato, and a choice of fettuccini Alfredo and sweet peas, or chicken breast marsala with a mushroom marsala sauce. $64M/$69NM. Registration required. Cadillac Palace Theatre & The Signature Room • 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Friday, March 22 Head downtown to get a behind the scenes tour of the The Palace Theatre. The Palace Theatre opened at the corner of Randolph and LaSalle Streets in Chicago on Oct. 4, 1926. Designed by legendary theatre architects the Rapp Brothers, the theater’s interior featured a splendor previously unseen in Chicago — a breathtaking vision inspired the palaces of Fontainebleau and Versailles. Following the tour, we will head to the Signature Room, located on the 95th floor of the John Hancock. The group will have a private lunch buffet in the The Chicago Room. This is a corner room with floor to ceiling windows facing south and west, the best view in the house. $60M/$65NM. 7th Annual Go Red Luncheon • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 Go Red for Women is the

American Heart Association’s nationwide movement that celebrates the energy, passion and power we have as women to band together and wipe out heart disease. Bring your lunch, we will provide fresh fruits and veggies. Join the Conga Line, share your story, and don’t forget your Red Dress pin. $3M/$4.50NM

Park Ridge Senior Center 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 tough with one of the group moderators. Membership dues Membership dues for the 2012- year are being accepted. The dues are: single $45 resident/$63 non-resident and couple (must reside in the same household) $68 resident/$97 non-resident. Bring in a new member and receive a $5 gift card. Ask the front desk for more details. Exercise class Jo Buck continues her exercise classes at 9and 10:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This class covers a variety of movements including stretching, strength training and floor exercise. The first class is free. After that it is $2 each time you come. 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.

• Bocce ball players gather just north of the Center at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Ken Hewelt is bocce master and will explain how the game is played. • 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. • The Opera-Arts Discussion group will meet promptly at noon Thursday, Jan. 24. The program will feature “The Barkleys of Broadway with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in their final pairing and the only one in technicolor,. The story mirrors real-life creative tensions the two share. Fred’s number,“Shoes with Wings on”, is astounding. As always, refreshments will be served after the programs. • The film “The Life of Timothy Green” will be presented from 1 to 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17. Cost is $2 for members and $3 for nonmembers. • The regular monthly luncheon will be at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 21. Musician Patti Ecker will bring everyone out of the winter doldrums with her Smiling Through performance. Lunch will be catered by Inglenook. Cost is $17 members, $21 non-members.

Her program was so influential that the Smithsonian Institute features her kitchen, intact, as a permanent exhibit! There was another side to Julia Child, one that the public knew little about. During World War II she served as a file clerk in the OSS, which was to become the CIA. She worked at the right hand of “Wild” Bill Donovan, head of America’s foreign spies! You’ll learn about both sides of the amazing Julia Child. Fees are $8 member; $10 non-member To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847-470-5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Lunch & Bingo Join us Wednesday for lunch from a local restaurant and a lively Bingo session with prizes.

North Shore Senior Center offers programs, classes, activities, and travel opportunities for adults at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center at 6140 Dempster Street. You may register for all programs at the Center or call 847-470-5223. From Reel to Real: True Stories Behind Great Movies Each Thursday, historian and movie maven Barry Bradford will examine some spellbinding events that became unforgettable films. Each session will offer a mesmerizing view of the dramatic real life history that has become immortalized on film. With video clips, little known anecdotes and captivating detail, Bradford will make history come alive. “Julie and Julia” • 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24 Julia Child was the first superstar chef on television.

“All The President’s Men” • 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 Watergate was captured brilliantly on film in this Oscar award-winning classic. From clandestine meetings in underground parking garages with “Deep Throat” to the inner workings of a major newspaper, this great film achieved great heights of artistry. But does it accurately tell the history of the Watergate investigation by Woodward and Bernstein? Fees are $8 member; $10 nonmember on Thursday, January 31 from 1- 2:30 p.m.To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847-470-5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Pizano’s Pizza • 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 30 Menu will include thin crust cheese or sausage pizza and salad. Come early for the bake sale and coffee. Bingo at 10:30 a.m. and lunch at 11:30 a.m. $6 member; $8 non-member each week Registration required. Sign up for each week separately.To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847-470-5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jacqueline Kennedy 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29 Historian and actress Leslie Goddard brings to life one of America’s favorite first ladies at a pivotal point in her life. It is 1964, and former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy is besieged by sightseers See SENIOR, page 21

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SENIOR Continued from page 20 around her house in Georgetown. As she deliberates what to do next, she shares the story of her life in the White House, including her struggle to retain her family’s privacy in the face of media onslaughts, her restoration work, and her attempts to showcase the arts. In a climactic revelation, she recounts her husband’s death and comes to a heartfelt decision about how to begin a new life for herself and her children. Fees are $8 member; $10 non-member. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847-470-5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Where Have I Heard that Tune? • 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 Many people don’t realize they’ve been exposed to opera through movies, radio, television and advertising. Wednesday, January 30 at 1 p.m. . Fees are $8 member; $10 nonmember.To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847-470-5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Meet Your Valentine On-line • 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 4 Did you know that one in five new relationships begins on the Internet… and that a rapidly growing segment of online dating is people over 65? Join us for this fun, lighthearted look into online dating, including how to

get started, meet new people and stay safe.To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847-470-5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This program is free, but registration is required. Lunch and a Movie: “Moonrise Kingdom” • 12:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday Feb. 14 Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965, “Moonrise Kingdom” tells the story of two 12-year-olds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore — and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways than anyone can handle. Bruce Willis plays the local sheriff. This PG-rated,film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Screenplay. Fee includes a lunch. Fees are $6 member; $8 nonmember. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847-470-5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Food at the Time of the Bible 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25 Biblical history virtually begins with an act of eating in the Garden of Eden. Food continued as a mover and shaker of the history of the time. We will look at the fascinating and surprising ways in which food and Scripture are linked. Fees are $8 member; $10 nonmember.To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847-470-5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m

Niles Library, Senior Center host money smart program The Niles Public Library partners with the Niles Senior Center for a Smart Solution$ program geared towards adults ages 50 and up about being money smart between 10 and 11:45 a.m. Feb. 6. The program, which will be held at the Niles Senior Center, will provide seniors with vital information on how to make smart choices with their money. Participants will learn to recognize how federal deposit insurance protects deposits, how to guard against identity theft, how various types of insurance will help manage risks, and the need to plan for unexpected death or disability. Dedra Thomas, extension unit educator, consumer and family economics, University of Illinois Extension, will be the presenter. The Niles Senior Center is located at 999 Civic Center Drive in Niles. Reserve

a seat today by calling 847-588-8420. Smart Solution$ targets adults ages 50 and up, but also is helpful for anyone seeking financial education. This initiative is made possible by a grant from the FINRA Investor Education Foundation through Smart investing@ your library, a partnership with the American Library Association. Log on to www.nileslibrary.org/ smartsolutions to find out how to manage your financial future, and other library programs. The Niles Public Library District is at 6960 W. Oakton St., the northeast corner of the Oakton and Waukegan intersection. Library hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday.

Eliminate back pain for optimal health (StatePoint) Back pain is more than just an inconvenience. It’s also an obstacle to good health, making it difficult, if not impossible, to exercise. One-half of working Americans admit to having back pain symptoms each year. If you suffer from back pain, or simply want to optimize your health and wellness, consider seeing a chiropractic physician who can eliminate your pain

at the source, as well as offer nutritional and ergonomic tips to keep you feeling better. “Back pain, if not treated properly and at its source, may go away temporarily, but will often return,” warns Dr. Keith Overland, president of the American Chiropractic Association. To find a doctor near you, visit www. ChiroHealthy.com.

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Maine Township takes energy conversion step Maine Township plans to save about $6,000 a year via new high efficiency lighting that is currently being installed at Maine Township’s Town Hall. The $22,374 cost of the project will be mostly covered by two grants totaling $18,816. The Township share will be recouped in less than a year due to lower energy bills. “The project is just one of the

many ways that Maine Township exercises fiscal responsibility and looks for ways to make the best use of taxpayer dollars,” said Supervisor Carol A.Teschky, who noted that Maine Township receives just two percent the money homeowners pay in real estate taxes.“We are one of the few governmental bodies in the region with zero debt too.” The first grant in the amount of $9,933 comes from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic

Opportunity under the Illinois Energy Now program. If the final application is submitted before Feb. 14, Maine will be eligible for an additional $1,390. The second grant in the amount of $7, 494 comes from the Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation, established in 1999 as an independent foundation with a $225 million endowment provided by Commonwealth Edison. More than 3,900 grants have been awarded to

date providing $191 million to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, municipalities and other local and state government agencies.

Park Ridge to vote on Youth Campus purchase On Jan. 17, the Park Board of Commissioners voted 5-1 to place a referendum on the April 9 ballot asking voters if the Park District should issue $13.2 million in bonds to purchase the 11-acre site at 733 N. Prospect Ave., demolish several buildings and add new amenities. Maine Township officials gathered for Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce annual dinner and awards ceremony Maine Township officials gathered to honor Trustee Laura Morask, who won a 2013 Community Star Award presented by the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce at its annual dinner Jan. 19. Winners are recognized for their outstanding community service. Morask won for her efforts in anti-gang seminars and anticrime work with National Night Out event. Maine Township Officials also congratulated the incoming 2013 Chamber President Joe Campagna and Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Dave Donovan at the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce annual dinner and awards ceremony.The Center is one of the township’s funded agencies providing much needed community service for seniors.

Nominations sought for Niles Night of Roses Nominations are now being accepted for the 10th annual Niles Night of Roses. The event gives awards to the outstanding members of the Niles community who usually go unnoticed, because they work and volunteer not for the recognition, but to enhance the quality of life in Niles. Nomination forms are available

inside this edition of the Niles Bugle Newspaper. The Niles Chamber of Commerce recognizes locally the people who enhance our community.This year, they call on everyone in Niles to consider your teachers, parents, neighbors, friends, colleagues and employees who exemplify these awards. “We are looking for individuals who have not only overcome challenges, but have made a significant contribution to the community and inspire others” says Katie Schneider, Executive Director. The recognition dinner is set for Saturday, April 27, at White Eagle Banquets. All forms must be submitted to the Niles Chamber office by Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 4:30 p.m.There will be 12 awards presented in the following categories: Bob Wordel Living Legend, Business of the Year, Coach of the Year, Dynamic Parent Volunteer, Fire Fighter “Hot Spot”, Ken Scheel Chamber Member of the Year, Niles Citizen of the Year, Niles Golden Senior, Police Officer “Special Agent”,Teacher of the Year, Unsung Worker “Not Enough Hours in the Day” and Youth of the Year. Official nomination forms are on our website, www. nileschamber.com, or found in this edition of the Niles Bugle Newspaper. Completed nominations should be submitted to the Niles Chamber office, 8060 W. Oakton St., Niles 60714 (inside the NorthSide Community Bank building) or faxed to 847- 268-8186. Winners will be announced to the community in the middle of March.

Chicago Cubs visit Advocate Hospital On Jan. 17 pediatric patients at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge welcomed the Chicago Cubs Caravan for an all about baseball afternoon. See BRIEFS, page 23

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Park Ridge Chamber Award Winners Honored

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On Jan. 9 by the intersection of Waukegan Road and Dempster Street, Christopher Boyd, 21, of Evanston, was stopped for traffic violations and found to be driving on a suspended driver’s license.

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Maine Township officials congratulate incoming 2013 Chamber President Joe Campagna, fourth from left, and Lifetime Achievement Award Winner Dave Donovan, second from left, at the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce annual dinner and awards ceremony. Picture, from left, are Clerk Gary K. Warner, Donovan, Supervisor Carol Teschky, Campagna, Trustee Walter Kazmierczak, Highway Commissioner Robert Provenzano, Trustee Peter Gialamas, and John McNabola, executive director of The Center of Concern. The center is one of the township’s funded agencies providing community service for seniors.

BRIEFS Continued from page 22 Pediatric patients, their families and a mix of eight players and coaches of the Chicago Cubs organization spent time with patients and family members. As part of Advocate Health Care, Advocate Children’s Hospital is the largest network provider of pediatric services in Illinois and among the top 10 in the nation. The two main campuses are located in the Chicago metropolitan region – Oak Lawn in the southwest and Park Ridge in the northwest, with additional services accessible at other Advocate hospitals throughout the state.

Advocate Children’s Hospital serves as a major referral center for infants and children. Through a special, holistic approach, Advocate Children’s Hospital combines some of the country’s most respected medical talent with exceptional and compassionate care. In fact, the children’s hospital has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the nation’s leaders in pediatric

cardiology and neonatology, and numerous physicians have been cited as being among the “Top Doctors” regionally and nationally in their respective fields. More than 400 pediatricians and 230 pediatric subspecialists offer a wide range of services for children at Advocate Children’s Hospital. Compled by Alex Hernandez, Bugle staff

Jan. 10 near the 25 On intersection of Austin Avenue and Carol Avenue, Jacqueline Sancen, 22, of Skokie, was stopped for traffic violations, failed field sobriety tests, and arrested for DUI.

On Jan. 10 near the intersection of Dempster

Street and Harlem Avenue, Alexander H. Nelson, 24, of Glenview, was stopped after leaving the scene of a traffic crash and found to be driving on a suspended driver’s license.

Victoria Hudson, 48, of Kenosha, Wis., was arrested for possession of a stolen credit card Jan.10 at the 8500 block of Waukegan. On Jan.16 near the intersection of Oakton Street and Gross Point Road, William L. Reed, 45, of Skokie was stopped for traffic violations and found to have a revoked driver’s license.

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