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APRIL 26, 2012

Vol. 56 No. 29

Niles

Night of Roses Annual event awards community

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The 14 Night of Roses award recipients meet at the podium with various Chamber of Commerce officials and ambassadors during the April 21 event at White Eagle Banquets.

By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

This year’s much anticipated Niles Night of Roses was as popular as ever, accommodating nearly 400 residents and businessmen on April 21 at White Eagle Banquets in Niles.

The Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry sponsored the event and presented awards to 14 people who have made rich contributions to the Niles community.

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ROSES Continued from page 1 Barb Kruser of the Niles Public Library, the chamber’s first vice president, brought a touch of unity to the room before the awards were handed out. Before giving the first award, she referenced last year’s article from Bloomberg News that named Niles as the best place in the United States to raise kids.

“To win this award, it took our teachers, coaches, police force, fire fighters, park district, village and library services, businesses, and our outstanding citizens,” Kruser said. “Tonight, as we present these awards, we can see who made Niles truly the best. We celebrate people who rolled up their sleeves, took initiative and solved problems in their neighborhoods and community.”

The premier award given by the chamber is the Bob Wordel Living Legend Award, which was given to Ralph Frese for his decades of work to clean the North Branch of the Chicago River and promote its beauty through annual events and the canoeing company he owns.

“I was especially relieved when I

found out, at my age, that this was a ‘living’ legend award,” Frese said.

Born in Chicago in 1926, Frese first explored the river at the age of 14 when he used a small craft and pushed off the shore at Devon and Milwaukee Avenues.

As an adult, he got involved with the Cook County Forest Preserve on numerous committees and was later invited to statewide committees. He’s been credited with helping draft and lobby for successfully passed legislation that prohibits polluting and removes pollution from rivers.

Better maintenance was also a major point of information during Frese’s career, as downed trees would often divert waters onto animal or human inhabited plains.

“We now have a much cleaner river and a better relationship with the water reclamation district,” Frese said. “It’s taken 50 years but we’ve gotten somewhere. It all adds to the wonderful quality of life we have here in Niles.”

The Business of theYear recipient is also a big proponent of clean water. In recent years, Coca-Cola Refreshments USA has initiated hundreds of clean water programs See ROSES, page 5

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Turan Yon, of Chicago, leaps from his seat upon being named the winner of a $10,000 raffle prize during the April 21 Niles Chamber of Commerce Night of Roses at White Eagle Banquets. Yon is remodeling his kitchen and is a father to be, as both adventures will share proceeds of his prize. Yon grew up in Park Ridge and attended the ceremony because he’s a long-time friend of Danielle Helma, who was given the Police Officer Special Agent award. Each ticket for the raffle cost $100.

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Issues provoke heated village board

By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

Shouting erupted at an April 18 special meeting of the Niles Village Board, the worst political divide Mayor Robert Callero has experienced in his nearly four years in office.

Trustee James Hynes proposed an ordinance that would allow the Village Board to hire an outside attorney in the event that a conflict of interest arises with Village Attorney Joe Annunzio.

The rationale apparently came from a 2011 Board of Ethics meeting that mentioned the mayor’s right to outside council.

Long-time trustee Andrew Przybylo confirmed a village-wide rumor when he immediately confronted Hynes about the proposed ordinance.

“So, this came up because of a conversation or report that was given in October and has nothing to do with the fact that this board is trying to discharge George Van Geem?” Przybylo said.

When asked, Annunzio told Hynes he was under no obligation to answer Przybylo’s question, but admitted the subject is now public and any resident has a right to ask about it.

“If he wants to talk about it, then he’s got an ethical problem of his own,” Annunzio said of Przybylo,“but the rest of you still have an obligation to keep that quiet.”

Hynes chose not to respond to Przybylo,but challenged Callero’s refusal to reprimand Przybylo or remove the comment from public record.

“Andrew’s question was relating to the village manager and you said you don’t want to answer this because of executive session,” Callero said. “It is not executive session when you go up and offer a manager a buyout.”

Trustee Joe LoVerde ended the altercation by reminding trustees that they can only discuss subjects related to hiring an attorney.

The ordinance, which passed 5-1 – Przybylo being the lone opponent – named David McArdle of Zukowski, Rogers, Flood & McArdle of Crystal Lake as the attorney trustees can use, a clause Callero and Przybylo deemed suspicious.

After repeated questions about

to who this attorney would report, with Hynes and Trustee Louella Preston fumbling over “the board” and “trustees,” Przybylo expressed his concern over the process.

“I can see from this ordinance that there is good cause for a lot of expenditure and abuse of this attorney, unless you’re going to be very specific on what you’re going to use him for and who he’s going to report to,” Przybylo said.

As discussion progressed, Preston called for a vote but a frustrated Callero denied her request so he could present his theory of a conspiracy.

“I’m not ready to call the question,” Callero said. “I will handle this meeting. I don’t care what you are going to say here.

You can leave if you don’t like it.”

Callero then said he believes a violation of the Open Meetings Act occurred since five trustees are all well informed on an ordinance and in perfect harmony.

Hynes tried to voice his displeasure with Callero’s accusation, but the mayor spoke over him telling Village Clerk Marlene Victorine to call roll.

“Yes I may finish. You asked if anyone else had comments and I do. Just because you don’t like the comment doesn’t mean I can’t make it,” Hynes said.“There is no violation of the Open Meetings Act, and if you have any proof there is, I demand that you say so right now and tell me what it is.”

After the motion passed 5-1, Callero vowed to veto it during the April 24 regular Village Board meeting, and told trustees he will not allow them to usurp the powers of the president.

“You are dreaming,” Hynes said, continuing to say the approved ordinance has nothing to do with the mayor’s power of office.

Mayor takes a stand Upset that his once 5-1 majority has now turned to a 1-5 deficit, Callero called a press conference for April 20 at his private accounting office, Callero & Callero, where he outlined the previously mentioned conspiracy he believes is being executed against the office of the president.

“I believe, this ordinance

is intended to secure legal assistance for the trustees in their attempt to usurp the president’s statutory authority to appoint and remove village officers,” Callero said.

Among other documents, Callero presented an original agenda proposed for the April 18 meeting, which included three total items – item one involving the hiring of an attorney, item two requiring the village manger be a full-time position and item three authorizing a change in how the president appoints village officers.

The mayor currently appoints persons to officer positions, and seeks approval from the Board of Trustees. If approval is not achieved, the mayor can reappoint that person to 30-day stints every month until a new mayor takes office.

The proposed amendment would prohibit the mayor from reappointing the same person more than once in a year.

Callero said he refused to allow items two and three onto the April 18 agenda because a special meeting can only be held for the one item that was mentioned when the meeting was requested.

Item one also mentioned paying the suggested law firm retroactive March 1, 2012, an item trustees voted to remove, but still made Callero even more suspicious.

“I have no idea what happened on March 1,” Callero said. “My assumption is that they first saw an attorney on March 1. In my opinion, work had been done on this since March 1.”

Ultimately, Callero said what he suspects is being attempted cannot be done legally, saying

any change of power requires a referendum, and concluded by voicing his support for village officers.

“I back the people in the positions being challenged who have given Niles these services and low taxes,” Callero said.

“On April 24, I will veto this ordinance.”

However, Callero would not confirm or deny any specific names or positions.

Days after the April 18 showdown, Przybylo said he too believes the approved ordinance will be used for a predetermined cause.

Trustee rebuttal Because the two agenda items Callero removed were officially submitted to the village clerk, Trustee Hynes admitted their existence but said they may not come to light anymore.

However, Hynes declined to comment any further, stating a desire to keep his answers consistent and in public record for anyone to review.

He did deny any plot to usurp the powers of the village president.

Trustee Chris Hanusiak was more outspoken. In a prepared statement, he said Callero and Przybylo created a “carnival atmosphere” during the meeting.

Hanusiak said Callero harassed Trustee Preston and questioned the integrity of Hynes and Trustee Joe LoVerde.

“Just like his odd behavior last September when he huffed and puffed and stormed out of a meeting because Mrs. Preston wanted to delay the opening of an executive session, Mr. Callero

continued to tell Mrs. Preston ‘You may leave if you don’t like it,’” Hanusiak’s statement reads.

“Moreover, he told Mr. LoVerde ‘Joe, you may leave.’ This is not the behavior which should be displayed by any elected official of Niles.”

Hanusiak said several trustees have pushed for the videotaping of meetings so residents can see how their elected officials do business.

“Mr. Callero has constantly dragged his feet on this issue and continues to do so, and this is perhaps the reason why he does that – he doesn’t want anyone to see him in action,” Hanusiak’s statement reads.

Hanusiak concluded by linking Callero’s behavior to former mayor Nicholas Blase.

“The outrageous statements

by Trustee Hanusiak are not worthy of a comment,” Callero said.

However, Callero later said he did not antagonize Trustee Joe LoVerde, but instead told a frustrated Joe Annunzio he could go home early.

Callero also addressed Hanusiak’s statement regarding videotaping board meetings, saying any one-month project would not be good quality and any project of this nature takes a year’s worth of research and testing to be properly designed and built to last.

After the heated April 18 meeting, Callero and many of the trustees attended the Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Night of Roses on April 21 before gathering for their regularly scheduled April 24 board meeting. rkambic@buglenewspapers.com

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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Niles, Morton Grove, 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.

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Heike Curley, 37, 6115 72nd St., Kenosha, Wis., was arrested at 9:12 a.m. on April 18 and charged with child visitation interference and fugitive from justice. The Kenosha Police Department advised Niles police officers that they were looking for a subject driving a gold 1998 Ford Explorer with Wisconsin tags. Police officers were dispatched to a motel in the 6400 block of Touhy, where the vehicle was found parked in front of one of the rooms. Two males, aged 33 and 41, admitted the officers to the room where Curley and two male juveniles – Curley’s children – were staying.

Curley was taken into custody and transported to the Niles Police Department. Kenosha police arrived at 1 p.m. to interview and release the two juveniles into the custody of their father. Curley was booked, processed, and held pending a bond hearing.

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At 7:25 p.m. on April 19, a 14-year-old male from Glenview reported that unknown offenders removed his cell phone from his gym bag while he was playing basketball at the Fitness Center in the 9200 block of Milwaukee. Value of the phone was estimated at $400.

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Sometime between April 4 at 11:30 p.m. and April 5 at 7 a.m., unknown offenders entered an unlocked vehicle in the 8500 block of Bruce and removed a cell phone charger.

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At 2:41 p.m. on April 19, a 31-year-old female from Des Plaines reported that she parked her vehicle and left it running in a parking lot in the 9100 block of Golf Road while she ran inside to pick up her daughter at the day care center.

Ten minutes later, when she came back outside, the car was missing. Cook County Sheriff’s Police Department was notified of the theft, and an officer located the vehicle in the 9600 block of Golf Road. Victim stated that all that was missing were her car

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keys and $150.

Morton Grove Spiros Ibrem, 20, of Niles, was arrested April 13 near Dempster and Harlem for driving with a suspended driver’s license during a traffic stop.

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Jim Roberts, 20, of Chicago, was stopped for traffic violations on April 16 and found to be driving with a suspended driver’s license.

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Andres Hernandez-Pedrosa, 39, of Chicago, was arrested on April 11 for theft. Subject took iron pipes from a backyard in the 9000 block of Luna without permission.

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Raul Vazquez, 56, of Skokie,

was stopped for traffic violations on April 13 near Lehigh and Churchill and found to be driving under the influence.

Salim Nestorios, 24, of Skokie, was arrested on April 17 in the 5600 block of Dempster. During an investigation of a suspicious incident, Nestorios was observed to be in possession of a cannabis cigarette inside his vehicle.

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Jeffrey Ice, 24, of Morton Grove, was arrested on April 12 for assault after chasing and verbally threatening to batter someone.

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Park Ridge Lara Vilcek, 42, of the 31000 block of Village Green, Warrenville, was arrested at 6:46

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a.m.April 13 in the 3W200 block of Wilson Street, Elmhurst, for theft.

Melissa Marino, 34, of the 1600 block of N. Prospect, Milwaukee, Wis., was arrested at 7:18 a.m. April 18 near Touhy and Dee for driving with a suspended license and improper lane usage.

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Michael Nelson, 30, of the 4200 block of Belle Aire Lane, Downers Grove, was arrested in the 300 block of Cuttriss at 9 a.m on April 19 on a failure to appear warrant.

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16-year-old male from the 14 A1500 block of Woodland, Des Plaines, was arrested at 1:36 p.m. April 19 in the 2600 block of Dempster for possession of cannabis.

Sarah Williams, 26, of the 3700 block of W. 76th St., Chicago, was arrested at 10:43 p.m. April 20 for driving under the influence, driving with a blood alcohol content over .08, failure to yield while turning left, and no valid insurance in the 1900 block of S. Cumberland.

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Andrew Johnson, 30, of the 400 block of S. Seventh, Mazon, Ill., was arrested at 2:50 a.m. April 21 for driving under the influence, improper lane usage, no valid insurance, and speeding near Touhy and Home.

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Arthur Wells, 59, of the 3600 block of N. Nottingham, Chicago, was arrested at 2:45 p.m. April 21 for driving with a suspended license, driving a vehicle with no valid insurance, and failure to wear a seatbelt near Touhy and Talcott.

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Plaza sign going through another phase of debate

By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

Now back on track, the adhoc committee charged with renaming the former Blase Plaza has a new plan it believes will be presented for approval during the May Niles Village Board meeting.

During its April 18 meeting, the three-person committee decided to use the Leaning Tower of Pisa replica to depict Niles’ past and an oak tree to forecast Niles’ future. This new proposal also includes another line of text saying “Where people count.”

“One of the committee members said he thinks this is a good phrase because Niles is trying to move back in the direction of doing things for people,” committee chairperson Rosemary Riordan Palicki said. “It’s a phrase that’s been around for some time now, but the committee believes it’s true now more than ever.”

Instead of using any actual names, the committee agreed earlier this year to have the new sign say “Village of Niles, incorporated 1899” with the All-American City logo on one side and the Bloomberg Business Week “Best Place to Raise Kids” logo on the other side of the sign.

However, Palicki said a mock up of the sign looked “too busy.”

The group decided against the two logos and, on April 18, agreed on the new plan.

Palicki said the Leaning Tower is a long-time icon of Niles that is not overly used, while the village’s 2030 Plan calls for more plant life. The 2030 Plan is an ever-changing village document that describes how the village should look in the year 2030 and what needs to be done to reach that goal.

The 2030 Plan also includes a desire for more artwork, so the committee will ask the Village Board if a statue reflecting some sort of family situation could be placed next to the new sign – which would honor last year’s Bloomberg award.

Palicki hopes to solicit donations from the business community to fund the familyoriented statue that would be designed by local students via some sort of contest.

The committee met on April 24 to review another mock up and give direct feedback to the graphic designer, however, the meeting occurred to late for publication.

The proposed sign, according to Palicki, will probably be a driftwood gray material and have blue letters to match the exterior of Village Hall. The previous Blase Plaza sign was nine feet long, but the new sign will be six feet long, with the statue beside it.

The previous sign According to Scott Jochim, director of public works, the Blase Plaza sign remains in a village storage warehouse.

“All I was told was to take the thing down,” Jochim said.

“I have received no further direction and I have no desire to make any decisions about it on my own. It will stay there until I hear otherwise.”

Similarly, Palicki said the sign is not her responsibility either and presumes any decision regarding the sign would require board approval.

Trustee Andrew Przybylo had previously mentioned donating the sign to the Niles Historical Society, but no further public discussion about the sign has arisen.

Walter Beusse, president of the Niles Historical Society, said nobody from the village has approached him about donating the sign, and if an interest is ever expressed he would prefer to assemble the society’s membership and collectively discuss the idea.

The previous mayor Questions about potential Blase bashing have arisen since a story published last week outlined the naming committee’s desire to not use the All-American City logo on the new sign.

Residents attending local committee and board meetings suggested Palicki might be purposefully excluding the AllAmerican City logo because it was awarded to Niles while former mayor Nick Blase was in office, whereas the Bloomberg award was given during Mayor

Robert Callero’s tenure in office.

The National Civic League recognized the village as an All-American City in 1964.

Blase served as mayor from 1961 through 2008.

“People can say whatever they like, but that notion has never even drifted across my mind,” Palicki said. “It’s not true; I’m not playing favorites.

I’ve lived in Niles for 36 years and I was not involved with the village government or public life until maybe the last five years. I wasn’t involved because Nick Blase ran the village well and I was satisfied.”

Palicki said she first got involved because of a minor issue relating to a small group of residents, and then started seeing things she did not like. She said Blase’s indictment sparked her desire to get heavily involved and opinionated.

The insurance scandal, Palicki said, was a crime against the village’s residents and business community, and she would always be opposed to a sign glorifying Blase the

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Palicki agrees with Trustee Louella Preston, who previously said all signs and plaques mentioning Blase’s accomplishments as mayor with his trustees should remain up for due respect.

“The Bloomberg award is great and some people have said Blase was instrumental in that too because it’s not based on just one year,” Palicki said. “They’re right. Blase built this town up, and the AllAmerican City award is still on our Web site and all our monument markers, signs, and public documents. We’re certainly not forgetting it, but we should acknowledge other accomplishments too.”

The political reformer, now in her second year as a village trustees, reminds people that her committee, which also includes former trustee George Alpogianis and plan commission chairman Thomas Kanelos, collectively pieced the idea together and agreed on it unanimously. rkambic@buglenewspapers.com

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Cigarette tax increase supported Dear Editor, On April 19, Illinois Governor Pat Quinn has announced a series of initiatives to address the state’s fiscal and public health concerns. Included in his proposal is a plan to increase the state’s cigarette tax by $1 per pack. Illinois’ current cigarette tax rate of 98 cents per pack ranks Illinois 32nd among all U.S. states.

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The American Cancer Society is pleased Governor Quinn is combining smart fiscal and public health policy. Smoking remains the leading cause of cancer and this proposal will not only reduce the burden on the state’s Medicaid program for years to come, but more importantly, it will save lives and improve the health of people across Illinois, particularly in curtailing youth smoking.

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If the cigarette tax increase passes, we estimate that more than 70,000 youth will never smoke and more than 38,000 current Illinois residents will be spared from premature death caused by smoking. Thus, the proposal’s upside potential to reduce the pain and suffering from cancer and other diseases is enormous. From our perspective, the measure offers remarkable promise to create a world with less cancer and more birthdays.

The American Cancer Society and its legion of supporters commend Governor Quinn and encourage our legislators to adopt this proposal quickly so the lifesaving outcomes can begin.

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ROSES Continued from page 2 locally, nationally, and globally.

While supporting river restoration programs in Illinois, Coca-Cola also provided funding for Niles to construct two rain gardens that help flood-prone areas better filter and absorb water into the ground.

In 2011, to commemorate its 125th anniversary, Coca-Cola gave the village 125 rain barrels to disperse to residents for flood prevent and water recycling efforts.

The company has a bottling plant in an industrial park off Howard Street near Caldwell Avenue.

“It’s no accident that CocaCola became a partner with Niles 44 years ago, because Coca-Cola knew then that Niles was not only the most wonderful place to raise a family, but it was also the best place to grow a business,”company executive Kevin Morris said.

Another very influential organization in town is the Optimist Club of Niles, this years Service Organization of the Year recipient.

The Optimist Club was established in 1986 as a branch of an international organization that has been supporting childrenbased programs since 1919.

“By believing in our youth, we empower them to be the best they can,” said Brad Tokarz, a trustee of the Niles branch.

Last year, the Optimist Club of Niles sponsored special events at the Niles Park District and the Dollars for Scholars program within the Niles Chamber of Commerce.

The club also gave two additional $1,000 scholarships to graduation high school seniors and later donated $1,250 to the Niles Family Services food pantry.

Members of the Optimist Club are also very involved in the travel and volunteer services provided to St. John Brebeuf’s youth ministry program.

Christine Aragon’s regular involvement at St. John Brebeuf earned her the Dynamic Parent Volunteer award.Her contributions were felt more than ever this year when she and others in a team raised more than $88,000 at the church’s annual gala.

She also volunteers with St. John Brebeuf’s athletic program, the Store Certificate Program, Market Day, Catholic Women’s Club events, Uncle Pete’s Ministries and Art on Parade.

“I love being part of the bigger picture at SJB,” Aragon said. “It’s

Scholarship winners Eighth graders who received $1,000 scholarships for high school needs: Aisha Patel Juliana Tornabene Bryce Hamamoto Carolin Ko Moy Graduating high school seniors who received $3,000 scholarships for college needs: Nathan Lane Imran Nizamuddin Robert Moss Scott Shapiro

not all about grades and awards.

It’s about family and faith and community and teamwork, and that’s what I love so much about St. John’s.”

Another volunteer at St. John Brebeuf works tirelessly to build a sense of community within the children at the school.

Mike Tarjan was named Coach of the Year for creating an intramural basketball program for first, second and third graders at St.John Brebeuf School.He and other parents hoped to get at least 20 kids to participate, but quickly had 78 youngsters eager to play.

Basketball hoops were lowered and the Junior Jaguars became an instant success with more families hoping to enroll their children next year.

“We do this because we want the kids to grow and be good people in our society who know respect and how to help others,” Tarjan said. “This was for the kids, and it was the right thing to do.”

Tarjan, an assistant principal at Glenbrook North High School, has two children enrolled at St. John Brebeuf and was already active coaching soccer, basketball and baseball at the Niles Park District.

While parents find unique ways to help St. John Brebeuf, one of its teachers has made a career of thinking outside the box.

Adam Taylor, a fourth and fifth grade math teacher, was named Teacher of the Year for his six years of building students’ critical thinking skills.

Taylor created a now-annual invention convention to teach students to think inquisitively about everyday items.Taylor shows students how complicated the inside of something can be, and helps them find ways to sell a product based on the value of its provided service.

“I would not be the teacher I am today without the love and inspiration of my wife Sherri and our daughter Amanda,” Taylor said.

“They have impacted my life in more ways than any words can

express. I am always aspiring to be the teacher my wife is and the teacher my daughter will learn from and look up to when she is older.”

Before stepping down from the podium, Taylor quoted a famous passage written by Robert Frost, “Education is the ability to listen to almost anything without losing your temper or your self confidence.”

Joan Kamys proved that volunteering isn’t just for the young, new parents.

The Niles Golden Senior award recipient is a retired nurse who is a member of the Medical Reserve Corp, an organization that provides emergency services in the event of a community-wide disaster, while also volunteering at monthly blood pressure clinics at the Niles Senior Center.

Kamys is also well-known for helping teachers at Culver School prepare for projects and grade regular assignments.

“I want to give thanks to the front office staff at Culver School who greet me with a smile and come to my rescue when the copier says ‘paper jam,’” Kamys said.

The 2012 Citizen of the Year recipient, Helen Sparkes, has been a resident of Niles since 1974 and has been known for volunteering ever since.

Sparkes can be regularly seen reading to children at both St. John Brebeuf and the Niles Public Library. She is also a prominent figure in the Niles Senior Center as she finds time to teach exercise classes for seniors with arthritis.

But Sparkes also makes a point to do work where nobody can see her. She is a caregiver to several homebound seniors, keeping them company and meeting their daily needs.

“Volunteering gives me a feeling of being needed and useful,” Sparkes said. “There is no time to feel lonely or bored. Somebody out there needs you, just reach out.”

Not all good gestures have to be widespread. Edwin Gwozdz was given the Niles Good Neighbor

award for his 45 years of loyalty to a handful of homeowners who all moved in around the same time.

As some of them age, Gwozdz helps some of his neighbors with leaves, snow removal, and gutter and sewer cleaning.

Gwozdz helps one specific neighbor get to her dialysis appointments three days a week.

“Recognition has not been my intention, just the satisfaction that my help is always appreciated and making a difference,” Gwozdz said.

Not all the exemplary work recognized by the Chamber of Commerce was done for free.

Chamber officials cited Niles’ distinguished municipal services that are offered at a low tax rate.

The UnsungWorker“Not Enough Hours in the Day” award was given to Joe LoVerde for his 15 years as executive director of the Niles Park District and four years on the Niles Village Board.

“I feel more comfortable accepting this award not as a trustee or director, but as a person who started caring about Niles many years ago and who still cares as much today about making Niles the very best place to live and raise a family,” LoVerde said.

Working on an overwhelming number of committees, and personally working onsite during renovation projects, LoVerde said an understanding family was instrumental.

“There’s a saying ‘Behind every good man is a great woman’ and let me tell you, I’m one of the luckiest men around,” LoVerde said.“To my beautiful wife Maura, I apologize for all the dinners you had and functions you attended without me.”

This year’s Firefighter Hot Spot award recipient, Bob Greiner, is no stranger to such recognition.

While working for the Roselle Fire Department,the Roselle Lions Club named him their 1995 firefighter of the year.

After joining the Niles Fire Department as a firefighter and paramedic, he earned a promotion to lieutenant in 2007 and then became a district chief in 2010.

He is most respected for his strict expectations as the department’s training officer, as well as his efforts with the “fill the boot” fundraising campaign.

“I try to take each day with the attitude that doing the right thing has its own reward,” Greiner said.“I aim to do the right thing especially when no one is watching and I expect no recognition.”

The Police Officer Special Agent award winner, Danielle Helma, also conducts her work out of the public eye. Helma is an evidence

technician who collects and analyses even the most remote and minuscule objects.

After taking the promotion to evidence technician in 2003,Helma was invited in 2006 to join the North Regional Major Crimes Task Force (NORTAF) – a major crimes task force that encompasses 13 communities and focuses primarily on homicides.

In accepting the award, Helma thanked her colleagues for routinely acknowledging her work as well as supporting her gut feelings. She also thanked a large contingent of her friends who surprised her at the banquet.

While Ryan McEnerney doesn’t get paid for his work at both the Niles Police Department and Fire Department, taxpayers pay for his mentorship and are rewarded with his volunteer efforts as a part-time community service officer and a member of the Niles fire explorer program.

Now considering becoming a police officer, McEnerney thanked Police Chief Dean Strzelecki for offering the opportunity and providing encouragement. Most of all, the Maine South senior thanked his family for encouraging him for bringing him to Niles.

“I want to thank my grandparents for having the foresight some 55 years ago to move to Niles knowing that it was back then, just as it is today, the best place to raise your kids,” McEnerney said.

The Chamber of Commerce also recognizes its own membership for outstanding service. Chuck Hartogh, owner of C&M Auto, was been given the Ken Scheel Chamber Member of the Year award for hosting numerous Niles Teen Center “job shadow days” and for his efforts with various chamber events.

While receiving support from national automotive organizations, Hartogh also gives support to those on their way to success.

He supports his alma mater, Niles West High School, by donating equipment to their automotive program.

Hartogh has been a member of the chamber for seven years and a Niles resident for 30 years.

“It’s not just about business, it’s about relationships, and I’ve met many wonderful people through this organization,” Hartogh said of the Chamber.

Before the program ended, Chamber Executive Director Katie Schneider thanked all the local businesses for weathering the tough economic times and said she expects to see all the same faces, if not more, next year because Niles is strong.

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Across

1 See 69-Across 7 Catch-22 14 Retro headgear 15 Quintessence 16 Breakfast option 18 Mountain Dew producer, informally 19 Slight winning margin 20 Not divided 21 Easy melodies 24 With 51-Across, Presley hit with “glue” in the lyrics 29 Mediterranean smoker 31 “__ Coy Mistress”: Andrew Marvell poem 33 Uffizi display 34 “Big Love” actress Sevigny 36 Asylum seeker 38 “A Clockwork Orange” star 42 Gushed on stage

43 Massey of “Rosalie” 44 Talk with one’s hands 45 Like days of yore 47 “Great shot!”

51 See 24-Across 53 Professional pitcher?

55 Edit out 56 Comedian Hartman 58 Excludes 60 End the chat room suspense, in a way 66 Chaplin’s tramp, e.g.

67 Boorish sorts 68 Non-specific 69 With 1-Across, spend time frivolously

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1 Out of the picture 2 Start up after a fire, say 3 Dumbbells 4 Before 5 Tip for a writer?

6 __ gratiam habeamus: Kentucky’s Latin state motto 7 Boehner’s predecessor 8 Plays Simon says with 9 Harley outings 10 Got fed up?

11 Follow 12 Texting exclamation 13 Cancels (out) 17 Like this answer’s position, and what can follow the starts of 16-, 24/51-, 38-, 60and 69/1-Across 18 Macabre master 22 Tepid response to “How’s this?”

23 Tower (over) 25 Home of Nationals pitcher Chien-Ming Wang 26 Try to convince

27 PC key 28 Nautical spine 30 Passbook ID 32 Sonoran Desert resort city 35 Plot device?

37 Work wk. start 38 Prefix with -zoic 39 “The Last King of Scotland” tyrant 40 Lethargic 41 Skelton persona Kadiddlehopper 46 Not of the cloth 48 Standoffish one 49 Like Care Bears 50 “Avatar” extras 52 Ready and willing to do 54 Like a stick-inthe-mud 57 ‘80s tennis great Mandlikova 59 New Testament figure 60 Sticker stat 61 Shoe spec 62 Coastal raptor 63 Prufrock poet’s monogram 64 Cable sta. for vintage films 65 “Gotcha!”

Energy is enervating.

In the week ahead, keep your energies directed towards constructive activities. A tendency to let explosive situations develop can cause you to burn bridges you should let stand.

Power put in the hands of certain people can seem pitiless.

During the upcoming week, a common-sense approach will give you the upper hand. Remember to be compassionate when appropriate.

Dare to be different without dropping names. In the week to come, social activities offer you a chance to meet people from unique backgrounds and test out new ideas without dumping your old friends.

Temper tantrums must be tamed. In the week to come, a few of your closest contacts might seem temperamental. Your soothing presence could bring things back under control; practice politeness.

You may have plans to conquer the world. Your energy levels rise during the upcoming week - but to maintain the competitive edge, you must be cautious and not risk your financial security.

Those who resent receiving less than their fair share might plot to take it. Sidestep issues that might touch off jealousy or envy in the week ahead.

Your competitive nature may need containment.

Don’t accept second best. You don’t mind being treated like just one of the many peas in the pod as long as friends respect your individual rights. In the week to come, group dynamics challenge your patience.

Passions can pile up.

You may be inspired by others to make your career or business success a top priority.

Don’t be surprised if tensions develop with partners or competitors in the week to come.

Imitation is the most sincere form of flattery. You are inspired in the week to come by others who make their work pay off. Be sure you understand exactly what is required; looks are deceiving

Find a little hair of the dog that bit you. In the week ahead, a tendency to go to extremes could leave you, for example, with sore muscles from too much exercise; the only cure will be more of the same.

Enthusiasm is endemic.

When others take charge or make executive decisions, you may be stirred to follow their lead. During the coming week, a taste of the exotic may add spice to your love life.

Love ‘em; never leave ‘em. No matter what challenges upset your life in the week to come, your loyalty and trustworthiness shine through. You gravitate toward relationships that live happily ever after.

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INSIDE: Notre Dame spikers come up short, page 12; Maine South’s Saavedra tosses no-hitter, page 13

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By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Northwestern University has been pursuing Maine South’s Matt Alviti ever since he helped lead the Hawks to a Class 8A state championship as a sophomore in 2010.

NU, in fact, was the first school to offer Alviti a scholarship shortly after winning the 2010 title.

Well,Alviti has taken Northwestern up on its offer.

The 6-foot Alviti, whom Rivals.com ranks among the top 10 dual-threat high school quarterbacks (passing and running) in the country, recently made a verbal commitment to attend NU and play for head coach Pat Fitzgerald’s Wildcats.

Alviti became the first commit to Northwestern’s 2013 recruiting class, and both he and Maine South head coach Dave Inserra couldn’t be happier with the choice.

“Northwestern is a great football program,” said Alviti, who went with Northwestern after narrowing his college choices to NU, Michigan State and Notre Dame. “Coach Fitzgerald is a great coach, a great mentor, a high-energy guy and a great teacher. They (the coaching staff) do things right.They’re just great men and they get the best out of their players.”

“He made a very educated, well-informed decision and he’s very happy with where he’s going to be,” Inserra said.

Alviti, who threw for over 1,900 yards and See ALVITI, page 15

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Sports

Notre Dame spikers fall to Benet

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Notre Dame’s volleyball team, which roared out to a 7-1 record to open the season, recently hit a speed bump in the form of two straight losses within a five-day stretch.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL The Dons bowed to Maine East, their Dempster Street neighbor to the west, in a threegame match on April 12. Notre Dame then traveled to Benet Academy for both teams’ first East Suburban Catholic Conference matchup of the year April 17, and the Redwings handled the Dons in two games, 25-17, 25-19.

Notre Dame held a momentary 7-6 lead in Game 1 following a kill by senior setter Evan Choate.

But it was all Benet from there.

The Redwings scored seven unanswered points to take a 13-7 advantage, and Notre Dame

never got closer than six points the rest of the game.

“Nothing went right,” said Notre Dame coach Pat Cole.“We didn’t have one player with more than three kills. We normally have three players average seven (kills per match). We only had one ace; we’re normally getting seven to eight a night.We did not have a good showing, but that’s not to take anything away from Benet, who’s a very, very good ball club.”

The Dons overcame a 9-3 deficit in Game 2 with a 6-0 run to knot the score at 9-9. Choate and fellow senior Andrew Pruski combined for a block to make it 9-8, and Pruski tied it with a kill.

But the Redwings, who return nearly every player from a squad that won 23 matches in 2011, began pulling away after scoring five of the next six points.

“Notre Dame always has a good team,” said Benet coach Amy Van Eekeren. “It’s a great program, plus with the added

pressure of starting conference.

We’re almost midway through the year and we’re just starting conference.”

“It’s a tough way to start the conference season out, but you want to start with the good teams first,” Cole added. “So it’s good test and a good measuring stick.

“We were just trying to come in (to Benet) and play our game.

They took us out of that very quickly. They have some very good offensive players. We were successful to get some decent blocking at certain points during the match, but overall they just controlled the tempo of the game.”

Cole said the Dons, who were led by Choate’s 13 assists and senior outside hitter Kyle Krogstad’s 11 digs, are looking to rekindle the team’s offense that sparked their successful start.

That start included going 4-1 at the Marist tournament March 23-24, and victories over Niles

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Notre Dame libero Mark Nadolny, a senior, passes the ball to a teammate against Benet.

North and Maine West.

“It was a great showing for us,” he said. “We’ve been down this (last) week. Prior to that we were really dominating our competition and playing to a very high level.

“We were serving exceptionally well. Our passing has been hit

and miss, but our offense we’ve been able to run through it.

We have a very talented setter (Choate). We didn’t have the passing tonight for him to run a successful offense, but he’s very talented and very good at distributing the ball.” mike@buglenewspapers.com

Sports

Saavedra tosses no-hitter

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Everything came together for the Hawks’ baseball team on April 17 as senior Rocky Saavedra tossed Maine South’s first complete-game no-hitter since former major league pitcher Mark Ori’s no-hitter vs.

Evanston in 2000.

BASEBALL Saavedra struck out eight and walked only one over seven innings in the Hawks’ 8-0 shutout over Waukegan—their ninth straight win. He also was helped by some stellar defensive play.

Coach Bill Milano said Saavedra’s brother, Jesus, made three “really nice plays” in the infield, including throwing out the final Waukegan hitter from third on a swinging bunt.

“It (the ball) rolled up third base, he (Jesus) charged it and in one motion threw to first,” Milano said.

Center fielder Kyle Richardson also helped preserve the nohitter with a running catch on a sinking fly ball in the fourth inning. Offensively, Richardson had two hits and an RBI, Frank Perrone drove in three runs, Jimmy Frankos added two RBIs and Lawrence Darlak doubled, singled and had an RBI. “You have to have guys constantly throwing strikes, great defense and a little luck, and we had all that going,” Milano said. “The baseball gods were with us.”

The day before, Patrick Aloisio threw a one-hitter through four innings and fanned six to lead Maine South to a 12-2 five-inning slaughter rule triumph over Niles North. Richardson enjoyed a 3-for-3 day which included two doubles and an RBI. Frankos chipped in with a single, double and an RBI. Darlak also doubled and singled.

The Hawks faced Waukegan again on April 20 and coasted to an 11-3 victory. John Forsythe chalked up his third win of the year, going five innings. Nick Mitrovich banged out three doubles, while Frankos singled twice and had two RBIs. On Saturday, it was Mike Virgilio’s turn to take the mound, and he posted his fourth victory without a loss in a 7-3 victory over Elk Grove. Aloisio picked

up the save for the Hawks (153, 5-0). Richardson smacked a solo home run and singled, and Mitrovich had two hits and two RBIs. •Niles West chalked up five victories last week and upped their overall record to 19-2—one of the top marks in the area.

Niles West pulled out a 3-2 victory against Deerfield on April 16 after getting no-hit for the first five innings.The Wolves, though, plated three runs in the sixth, starting with a Kevin Ross home run. Eric Stojanoff added a run-scoring double that drove in Jason Meger, who had singled.

Stojanoff then came across with what proved to be the winning run on a Seth Rosenberg RBI hit.

Rosenberg one-hit Deerfield through five innings and picked up the win with relief help from Evan Athanasiou.

Rosenberg was the hitting star for Niles West in its 4-1 win against Evanston April 17, collecting three hits and two RBIs. Meger had his way with Evanston hitters, striking out 13 in seven innings for the win.

The Wolves only had to go five innings on April 19 to notch their sixth win in a row, defeating the Wildkits, 11-1. Kyle Colletta remains undefeated on the mound with a 6-0 record.

He fanned six while going the distance. Colletta helped himself with two hits and two RBIs. Meanwhile, Ross doubled and had two RBIs, and Rosenberg contributed two hits and an RBI. Jimmy Ostrega also doubled.

The Wolves swept a Saturday doubleheader over Union Grove, Wis., taking the first game 4-1 and winning the nightcap, 2-1.

T.J. Brunning got the victory in Game 1, and Colletta recorded a save. Nick Reyes’ record now stands at 5-0 following his Game 2 victory.

•Notre Dame took a 6-0 lead through five innings en route to a 7-3 triumph over Walter Payton Prep on April 17. Matt Walsh enjoyed a productive day at the plate from his leadoff spot, driving in four runs with a double and single.

Keenan Connelly also doubled and singled, and Danny Hyde had two hits and an RBI. Kevin Stahmer also drove in a run.

Adnan Sator started for the Dons and earned the victory, pitching five innings, limiting Walter Payton Prep to two hits and striking out five. Brian

McGinnis and Zach Koziol finished up the game on the mound.

•Maine East (10-6, 1-3) lost twice on consecutive days to start last week. Evanston crushed the Demons, 17-2, on April 16, and Maine East fell 6-1 to Highland Park the next day.

However, the Demons shut out Highland Park, 4-0, behind Cory Evans’ four-hitter on April 19.

Evans struck out six in the Demons’ CSL North victory.

Phil Pataioannou delivered a run-scoring single in the fifth to plate Evans with Demons’ first run. Ramen Odicho had an RBI single in the seventh.

George Zakharia doubled for the Demons, and Mo Tabani had two hits.

In the 6-1 loss to Highland Park, Mohammed Shawahin hit a sacrifice fly in the second to account for the Demons’ only run. A.J. Plis also doubled.

SOFTBALL Maine South tagged CSL South foe Niles West with a 5-0 loss on April 17 behind a twohit shutout from sophomore pitcher Jenna Christie. Nicole Johnson and Kaitlyn Mullarkey each had two hits and two RBIs, and Maddy Vogg drove in a run.

Regan Carmichael contributed three hits.

On April 19, the Hawks (8-7, 4-0) held off Glenbrook South, 8-6, in another CSL South contest. Carmichael and Chrissy Polka each singled twice to lead the Hawks’ offense.

•Resurrection throttled Elmwood Park, 12-6, on April 16 behind the slugging of Elena Hernandez, Kate Moriarity and Courtney Grasz.Hernandez went yard twice and drove in three runs, Moriarity also hit a home run and single with three RBIs while Grasz homered, singled and had two RBIs. Kat Angelini singled twice, as well.

Sami Comiskey was the winning pitcher, and Olivia Babusci picked up a save.

Grasz continued her hot hitting on April 19 in Resurrection’s 7-5 GCAC win over St. Ignatius. She cracked a home run to go along with two singles and two RBIs for the Bandits, who trailed twice in the game.

Comiskey recorded her second win on the mound in three days.

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Speedway hosts event with fans, Kenseth

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Most sports fans can buy tickets to their favorite sport, attend the events and cheer on their favorite athletes to victory.

For most of them, that is the closest they get.

NASCAR However, for 25 select season ticket holders of Chicagoland Speedway, they had the chance for an intimate question and answer session with Matt Kenseth, the 2012 Daytona 500 champion.

The event was originally scheduled for Feb. 29, two days after the scheduled race, but when the race was rained out, the event was postponed.

Last week’s event offered the fans a chance to meet Kenseth, have photos taken and get autographs as well as take part in a question and answer session at the W Hotel Lakeshore Dr. in Chicago.

“This is an excellent way to be close to him and you can talk to him and he is talking back to you one on one,” said David Bryant of Bridgeview. “They actually make you feel like you are at their level. They are just normal people.”

Kenseth talked cars with the fans, discussing the driver’s take on the switch from a carburetor to electronic fuel injector and also showed fans his true personality with his sarcastic exchanges with longtime friend and Chicagoland Speedway President Scott Paddock, as well as funny comebacks to fan questions.

One fan asked Kenseth about his son, Ross, who races late model cars at Pro All-

Star Series, CRA Super Series, and ASA Midwest Tour races.

The fan asked what Kenseth’s involvement is and if his son’s career will impact how long he races.

“My main involvement is I pay for it all,” Kenseth joked.“So, the second part of your question is, I might have to stay in racing longer so I can keep paying for it all. Actually, we just moved him to North Carolina, he is going to

Clemson. I like it because he is close (to my shop), I’m not sure he likes it with me being that close. I am kind of a slave driver and now I know when he isn’t at work when he should be.”

Kenseth said all fans have a chance to see his humorous side if they follow him on Twitter at @MattKenseth.

“I like Twitter because you can do it at your schedule,” he said.“I was sitting at the airport waiting

for my flight (to Chicago), I was sitting around answering questions. People see a different side of me because sometimes I am smart or sarcastic. I enjoy that part because I am not how I am at the track or in front of the camera.

“I am more myself. I like to interact with the fans all the time, but it is different if they come up to you in the garage or when you are busy. With

(Twitter), I can pick it up when I’m sitting around bored and give them more time.”

Kenseth finished fourth at the STP 400 at Kansas Speedway, which could bode well for him at Chicagoland Sept. 12.

“They are sister tracks,” Kenseth said. “They went up at the same time and are laid out the same. Chicago is fast and fun and I like it.”

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Game 1. Sobotka also singled twice in Game 2, as did Grasz.

Emily Bernath hit a double.

Artur Thiel led the team with 15 kills.

Meanwhile, Maine South defeated Evanston in a twogame match April 19 by identical 25-21, 25-21 scores.

The Hawks got 10 kills from Nate Wolf and 21 assists from Matt Garvey. Tommy Calandriello added six digs.

basketball camp for those entering fourth through eighth grades is filling up quickly.

The camp, which runs from June 11 through June 28, features personalized instruction, skills contests and opportunities for team and tournament play. It is presented

by Maine South High School head basketball coach Tony Lavorato, Jr. Each camp participant will receive a Hawk Camp shirt

and regulation basketball, along with weekly “treat days.”

Camp will consist of 1 1/2hour sessions Monday through Thursday. Participants will be grouped with others of comparable grade and ability.

Cost of the camp is $150.

Contact coach Tony Lavorato Jr. at (630) 310-0318 or alavorato@ maine207.org, or visit www. mainesouthbasketball.com for a camp brochure.

Continued from page 13 Yenessa Meneses earned the save.

On Saturday, De La Salle took a doubleheader from the Bandits—11-0 in the first game and 9-3 in the second.

Bre Sobotka had a multiple-hit game for Resurrection, which gave up eight unearned runs in

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Daytona 500 winner Matt Kenseth, center, talks with Chicagoland Speedway President Scott Paddock, right, and emcee David Kaplan at a fan Q&A at the W Hotel in Chicago hosted by Chicagoland Speedway.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL Maine East prevailed in a hard-fought 23-25, 25-20, 25-21 CSL North match over district rival Maine West on April 17.

Jon Coldea piled up 38 assists and had seven digs, while

BASKETBALL The three-week Hawk boys

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BASEBALL BASEBALL 1. Plainfield North 2. Niles West 3. Joliet Catholic 4. Maine South 5. Downers South 6. Minooka 7. Lockport

SOFTBALL 1. Benet 2. Downers North 3. Lockport 4. Minooka 5. Downers South 6. Plainfield South 7. Plainfield Central

GIRLS SOCCER 1. Plainfield North 2. Downers South 3. Benet 4. Lockport 5. Plainfield Central 6. Maine South 7. Plainfield South

BOYS VOLLEYBALL

Batting Average

Chris Tschida, JCA Derek Bangert, Lockport Kevin Raher, Downers South Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Mario Cerda, Joliet Central Dan Sullivan, Lockport Scott Foltz, Bolingbrook Jovany Urbieta, Plainfield East Josh Altmann, Lockport Joe Sparacio, Plainfield Central

Runs Steve Heffernan, Plainfield Central Nick Sharrow, Plainfield East Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Ryan Peter, JCA Chris Tschida, JCA Mike Rogala, Plainfield East Matt Kramer, Plainfield East Tevin Brown, Bolingbrook Zach Melone, JCA Nick Pieruccini, Notre Dame Derek Bangert, Lockport Josh Altmann, Lockport

BOYS TRACK 1. Plainfield South 2. Minooka 3. Maine South 4. Niles West 5. Plainfield North 6. Joliet West 7. Benet

GIRLS TRACK 1. Minooka 2. Plainfield North 3. Downers South 4. Downers North 5. Bolingbrook 6. Lockport 7. Benet Rankings are compiled by Mark Gregory and Scott Taylor.

21 21 20 20 19 19 17 17 15 14 13 13

Hits Derek Bangert, Lockport Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Chris Tschida, JCA Scott Foltz, Bolingbrook Ryan Czachor, Notre Dame Danny Hyde, Notre Dame Ryan Peter, JCA Zach Melone, JCA Nate Searing, JCA Eric Fetchko, Plainfield East Nick Sharrow, Plainfield East Tevin Brown, Bolingbrook Josh Altmann, Lockport Mike Rogala, Plainfield East Ron Sessler, Lockport

28 27 25 24 23 23 22 22 20 20 20 19 19 18 18

RBI Nate Searing, JCA

1. Downers North 2. Benet 3. Minooka 4. Downers South 5. Maine South 6. Notre Dame 7. Plainfield South

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ALVITI Continued from page 11 26 touchdowns while rushing for 512 yards and 12 scores as a junior, said he’s glad to have gone through the recruiting process, but also relieved that it’s over.

“It’s a big-time relief,” said Alviti, who’s thrown for over 5,000 yards in two years as a starter. “I took my time and went through the process, visited other schools and narrowed it down. I’m happy that I’ve done that (recruiting process) and very relieved to have that over and focus on this (upcoming) season and playing my senior year.”

Alviti’s familiarity with the Wildcats’ offensive system—NU and Maine South run similar spread offenses—and the school’s reputation for academic excellence are big reasons why he’ll be wearing purple and white in the fall of 2013. “(In) both offenses, we like

Joe Sparacio, Plainfield Central Danny Hyde, Notre Dame Eric Fetchko, Plainfield East Scott Foltz, Bolingbrook Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Matt Venn, Romeoville Chandler Piekarski, Bolingbrook Andrew Nordbye, Bolingbrook Chayanze Stirbis, Plainfield East Chris Tschida, JCA

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Homers Matt Venn, Romeoville Alex Voitik, JCA Matt Kramer, Plainfield East

3 3 3

Doubles Joe Sparacio, Plainfield Central Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Nick Sharrow, Plainfield East Max Gawenda, Joliet Central Derek Bangert, Lockport Scott Foltz, Bolingbrook Tevin Brown, Bolingbrook Josh Altmann, Lockport Chris Tschida, JCA Adrian Nunez, JCA

13 8 6 6 6 6 6 5 5 5 0.26 0.40 1.11 1.62 1.81 1.83 1.84 1.97 1.99

Wins Kevin Duchene, JCA Brian Glowicki, Downers South Nick Davito, Lockport Tomas Aguilar, Plainfield Central Brandon Cymerman, Plainfield East Brad Elmore, Bolingbrook Evan Martens, Lockport

3-2 3-2

Strikeouts Brian Glowicki, Downers South Kevin Duchene, JCA Brad Elmore, Bolingbrook Tomas Aguilar, Plainfield Central Tim Blake, Plainfield Central Steven Waldrop, Bolingbrook John Chignoli, JCA Mario Samuel, Bolingbrook Evan Martens, Lockport

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SOFTBALL Batting Average

ERA Kevin Duchene, JCA Brian Glowicki, Downers South Adnan Sator, Notre Dame Doug Matthews, Lockport Brad Elmore, Bolingbrook Eric Duzan, Lockport Tomas Aguilar, Plainfield Central John Chignoli, JCA Evan Martens, Lockport

Adnan Sator, Notre Dame Steven Waldrop, Bolingbrook

4-0 4-0 4-2 4-2 3-0 3-2 3-2

to swing the ball around and get receivers involved and the running backs involved, and use different looks in the passing game,” Alviti said. “It was just the coaching staff, the style of offense they run, the people in the locker room, the players and definitely the academics.

“My family is very excited about it, not only because they’ll see me every game but (also because of) the opportunities that I’ll have after college.”

“They’re very close, footballwise, with what we do and they do,” Inserra added. “We’ve borrowed some of their stuff, run a similar spread offense and use some similar plays. I think he (Alviti) knows the academic reputation Northwestern has, and that goes without saying.

He’s making a decision not just for the next four years, but he’s making a decision for the next 40 to 50 years.”

Alviti’s verbal commitment comes on the heels of Northwestern’s 2012 recruiting

Maeve McGuire, Benet Kelli Holstine, Minooka Julianne Rurka, Benet Marissa Panko, Benet Kendall Duffy, Benet Jusse Bunn, Plainfield East Michelle Spillman, Romeoville Emily York, Benet Stephanie Abello, Benet Morgan Vogt, Plainfield Central Cailey Baker, Plainfield Central Rowan McGuire, Downers North Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central Sam Yeager, Downers North

.636 .571 .540 .537 .492 .492 .489 .486 .471 .470 .455 .466 .443 .440

Runs Maeve McGuire, Benet Kendall Duffy, Benet Julianne Rurka, Benet Stephanie Abello, Benet Marissa Panko, Benet Nina Maggio, Plainfield East Morgan Vogt, Plainfield Central Ali Michalik, Benet Jessica Rio, Plainfield East Jusse Bunn, Plainfield East Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central Cailey Baker, Plainfield Central

44 33 28 27 26 26 22 22 19 18 17 16

class, considered to be one of its best ever. In addition to the new recruits, NU added transfer Kyle Prater from Southern California earlier this year. Prater was a prep All-American wideout at Proviso West.

The Wildcats finished with a 6-7 record in 2011, but were invited to play in the Meineke Car Care Bowl against Texas A&M on New Year’s Eve (which they lost, 33-22). It marked the fifth consecutive season that NU has qualified for a bowl game.

“They’re always competing in the Big Ten and always right there,”Alviti said.

Alviti is currently competing for the Hawks’ track and field team in the 100- and 200-yard dashes, and also is part of their 4x100 and 4x200 relay teams.

Once track season is over, he’ll turn his full attention to preparing for the 2012 football campaign.

Alviti, along with a strong senior class that includes offensive linemen Pat Maloney,

Fran Giovannini, Plainfield East

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Hits Maeve McGuire, Benet Marissa Panko, Benet Emily York, Benet Julianne Rurka, Benet Stephanie Abello, Benet Morgan Vogt, Plainfield Central Jusse Bunn, Plainfield East Cailey Baker, Plainfield Central Kendall Duffy, Benet Carly Dundee, Lockport Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central Nina Maggio, Plainfield East Alyssa Manucci, Plainfield South Kayla Kendall, Plainfield South Rachel Egly, Plainfield Central

42 36 35 34 33 31 31 30 29 28 27 27 26 25 24

RBI Emily York, Benet Kendall Duffy, Benet Maeve McGuire, Benet Stephanie Abello, Benet Julianne Rurka, Benet Jusse Bunn, Plainfield East Marissa Panko, Benet Cailey Baker, Plainfield Central Bri Thompson, Joliet West Sam Yeager, Downers North Kaleigh Nagle, Plainfield Central Rowan McGuire, Downers North Dominique Roa, Plainfield Central Annie Molek, Plainfield East

45 40 30 29 27 26 19 18 17 17 16 15 15 15

Homers Kendall Duffy, Benet Stephanie Abello, Benet Maeve McGuire, Benet Sam Yeager, Downers North Michelle Spillman, Romeoville Dale Ryndak, Downers North Emily York, Benet Carly Dundee, Lockport Jordan Davis, Joliet West Katie McKay, Joliet West Tresa Fahrner, Joliet West

7 7 7 7 4 4 3 2 2 2 2

Danny Poulos and Donny Nordstrom, tight end John Solari, wide receiver Frank Perrone and linebacker Noah Meyer, are looking to return to the Class 8A state title game in 2012 after being upset in the quarterfinals

by Stevenson last fall.

Maloney himself is weighing scholarship offers from several schools.

“We want to get back to the state championship,” Alviti said.

“I think we’ve got a great chance.

We’re working very hard (in the off-season) and we have a lot of talent.”

“There’s going to be pressure on him because he going to be a three-year starter and great expectations,” Inserra said.

“But he’s got all the tools—the speed, the arm strength. This is his senior class, his buddies that he’s been playing with. The next level (college) becomes more of a business. Make sure you enjoy every moment and enjoy it with your buddies.” mike@buglenewspapers.com

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Weather means profit for golf courses

By Scott Taylor Sports Reporter

With all of the warm and sunny weather the area has had since early March, one big business that is booming is the local golfing industry.

When average highs are in the 50s, golf courses would be lucky to get a couple dozen or so golfers out for a round in March.

Instead, as temperatures have soared into the 60s and 70s, while remaining relatively dry, courses have thrived.

“We have more than doubled rounds played over the same period last year,” Bolingbrook Golf Club Golf Pro Eric Aldrich said. “More rounds equals more traffic in other departments. A few (nice) days here or there is normal, but to realize a stretch of such consistently nice weather is definitely spoiling us.”

“We’re at 500 percent of where we were last year,” Wedgewood Golf Course Head Pro Jason Shook said. “I’ve been the head pro since 2000 and I’ve never had anything close to this. The course is a month ahead of pace and it looks like it is in late May.” Aldrich agrees that the weather has put golf courses in general in great shape, well above the norm for this time of year.

“We haven’t made any major adjustments other than we have had to use some chemicals and fertilizers a little earlier than planned,” Aldrich said. “As it relates to course conditions, we are about six weeks ahead of where we were last year at this time.”

With all of the usage, one problem that could arise is

overplaying, which could lead to roughed up greens and fairways by the end of the year.

Aldrich doesn’t see that being a problem at Bolingbrook.

“We feel that if play continues to grow and we stay ahead of pace, we will have the means to keep up with the additional course maintenance,” he said.

Thanks to the cool temperatures, Shook feels the same way about Wedgewood.

“I think we’re still fine,” Shook said. “When you get more traffic on the greens, there is the potential for more problems. But the temperatures have been cool, so the course has rebounded great.”

While things are going great now, there is no guarantee of an increased profit by the end of the year.

If there is a lot of bad weather during the peak months in the summer, they could lose more money than they have taken in during these non peak months, where it is harder for golfers to get off work.

“Compared to the grand scheme of things, April is not one of the five biggest months,” Shook said. “If there is a lot of rain in June and July or it is really hot, this would all be for not.

Once you lose days or weeks in golf, they are gone forever.”

“Our rate structure is different during the prime golf months,” Aldrich said. “Therefore, it increases the liability of lost revenue due to inclement weather.”

On the other end of the spectrum is Mistwood Golf Club, which is going through a renovation. That has caused

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Tom McNally enjoys the early warm weather at Wedgewood Golf Course.

them to miss some prime money early in the season.

“It would be hard for us to tell how many rounds of golf we could have done because of the nice weather since we were closed and did not keep a record of playable days,” Mistwood’s Director of Golf Dan Phillips said. “That being said it would have been nice to be open.”

The weather did benefit them though by being able to get the renovation done around the scheduled time.

“This spring and mild winter have helped us immensely,”

Phillips said. “The sod and grass seed that we were able to put down last fall have already become established. We planted seed in early March of this year and it germinated in two weeks.

I don’t know of that has ever happened before. It helped us in in the laying of new drainage and irrigation. We were also able to construct four new bridges late this winter which gave us more access to the golf course. The nice weather should keep us close to our projected reopening which is Memorial day weekend.”

If you can’t tell by the name of this column, I will be writing this season about my take on all things NASCAR. My first rant By Mark Gregory is pretty straight forward and simple - leave the kids off the track!

It seems to me that every time I tune into a race, it looks like its take your son and daughter to work day and for the sake of competitive driving this has to stop.

Don’t get me wrong, I love my family. I don’t have kids, but I have five nieces and nephews and love spending time with all of them.

That is the exact reason I believe drivers should keep the families off the track.

NASCAR is dangerous. Cars go nearly 200 miles per hour and unlike other sports,death is always an option. I know that is why the drivers want that final moment with their kids, but in my opinion that takes away their edge.

When the last thing you do before you get in the car is kiss your wife and kids, that is still on your mind when you need to go three wide at 190 miles per hour or bump draft an opponent in the final turn for a win.

So far this year, cautions are down, wrecks are down and a lot of has to do with less aggressive driving.

Is it only because they have their kids on the track pre-race?

No, but I’m sure it doesn’t help give them a killer instinct. mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Want revenge? Consider the cost first Q. I was recently fired from a job I loved because I had a coworker I thought was a friend who undermined me with my boss. I just landed a new job with a competing company. I find myself obsessing with ways to ruin my coworker’s career the way he ruined mine. Is there a way to make him pay without hurting my new job?

A. No, you simply can’t multitask on revenge and your success at the same time. To backstab your former coworker, you have to focus on his back and not your future.

Obsessing about revenge is normal and even healthy as long as it stays inside your head.

When we have been betrayed (especially by a “friend”) we feel powerless. Fantasies about getting even give us a sense of power that can help heal our feelings of victimization.

However, the minute you step over the line between daydream and action, you’ll put your new job in jeopardy.

Even talking badly about your former coworker or company will make you look petty and immature.

Although plenty of drama happens in our workplaces, people who create emotional drama tend to be disrespected and avoided, and lose credibility.

Even when you have a darn good reason to complain, you are better off keeping your eye on getting what you want.

Obviously, not gagging when your coworker’s name comes up will take some impressive impulse control. Silence at these

moments will be your best option.

Chances are your coworker has made other enemies. If these people vent about him, go ahead and paraphrase their complaints.

Just make sure you don’t throw your own comments into the mix. People have a bad habit of repeating what we have said when it is the most harmful to our reputation.

The old cliche is true: Success is the best revenge. If you find that sentiment hard to believe right now, consider this question: Who would you want to get even with if you had absolutely everything you wanted in work and life? Notice how the impulse for revenge is mostly a reaction to feeling deprived by someone of what we think we deserve.

When you’re outside of work, it’s fine and helpful to express your suffering at the hands of your coworker.Working through

your feelings about what happened will help you move on. Just make sure you keep these feelings off Facebook and out of your industry contacts.

As you’re venting, also ask yourself what signs you missed that may have told you that your coworker was foe, not friend.

When something bad happens to you at work, at the minimum you want to figure out how to avoid this same problem again. If you don’t take some responsibility for misjudging your coworker, you may end up with the same problem in your new position.

The sting of betrayal will heal rapidly if you can give your full attention to doing an exceptional job with your new company. As you build your new reputation, your old boss may even come to regret letting your coworker convince him to fire you.

The last word(s) Q. I have a coworker who enjoys picking fights with me at large meetings. Is there a simple way to shut him up?

A. Yes, calmly repeat back to him his point, “So you’d like to at some point discuss X,” then be quiet. He can’t fight if you don’t return his attack.

(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.)

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Unity remains the key in money and marriage Dear Dave, Does it matter whether it’s the husband or the wife who keeps the checkbook and pays the bills? Lots of people say that kind of thing is the man’s job, but I was curious about what you think.

Daniel Dear Daniel, I don’t think it matters one bit, and here’s why.

In each family there’s a nerd and a free spirit. The nerd is good at keeping track of things and putting everything in its place. The free spirit is just the opposite. They are not detailoriented. Now, this doesn’t make them irresponsible or mean that they don’t care. It’s just that they aren’t blessed with a gift for administration.They want things to be good and right just as much as the nerd, but they don’t necessarily get a rush when the checkbook balances out.

Just because the nerd keeps the checkbook doesn’t mean he or she gets to make all the financial decisions, either. In a marriage, those decisions should be made together with input from both the husband and wife.

Remember, God didn’t unite some kind of joint business venture. He made you as one

– together.

When you do a budget each month, you should both sit down and come to a mature, reasonable and respectful agreement on where the money’s going.

So, when it comes down to the act of keeping the checkbook, I think whoever is the more organized of the two should handle this duty. But if you include these other principles, you’ll experience more unity in your daily lives together and have better communication in your marriage!

—Dave Dear Dave, I just began a business with a friend as an LLC partnership.

I know he’s honest and a hard worker, but I’m still a little scared that everything will fall apart and we’ll walk away mad at each other. We used a CPA to get a tax ID number and help us set up the company. Do you think we should pay a lawyer to help us map out the partnership agreement in writing?

Mike Dear Mike, Drawing up a written partnership agreement may be the only shot you’d have at walking away from this venture with your friendship still intact.

But I don’t think you need to hand some lawyer a bunch of money to make it happen.

Chances are, your new business doesn’t need that level of detail.All you need is someone to help you draw up a template that answers all the “what if” questions. This template can be as simple as a list of all the things that could go wrong and the answers to those scenarios.

These would be things like death, disability, moral failure, bankruptcy, etc., and what happens if any of these occur.

You know, there are hardly ever problems in a business venture when everyone’s happy and making piles of money. But it can get rough if you begin to disagree over the direction the company is taking. Or, what if personal issues make you decide you don’t want to be in business with the other person anymore?

It’s easy to go all pie-in-the-sky over these things, but you have to make plans for any and all of the worst outcomes, too.

—Dave

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One parent’s ‘help’ is another’s ‘enabling’

By Jill Schlesinger Retire Smart

My 75-year old father recently told me,“You can’t imagine how many of my friends help out their adult children financially. It’s really changed their retirement years!”

Since the recession began, we have been hearing about “boomerang” kids who leave the nest for a period of time, only to return to the fold for financial reasons. Everyone knows a 20-something or two who ran into the brick wall of the Great Recession’s sagging jobs market.

Despite the recent improvement in overall labor conditions, things are still tough for younger workers.According to the March jobs report, the unemployment rate for those between the ages 20-24 is a sky-high 13.2 percent, versus the national rate of 8.2 percent.

Because it’s so hard for the

younger generation to land jobs, many of them are scrambling to add unpaid internships to their resumes and camping out at mom and dad’s abode. A recent Pew Research Center poll noted that a staggering 40 percent of 18- to 24-year-olds currently live with their parents, and among all 18- to 34-year-olds surveyed, 61 percent say they know someone who had to move back home because of the economy.

In addition to providing housing, many parents are helping with living expenses, providing insurance coverage and doling out spending money.

The National Endowment for Financial Education (NEFE) found that 59 percent of parents are providing, or have in the past provided, financial support to their adult children when they are no longer in school. Many of the parents who responded to the poll said that they were helping out their kids because

they were worried about their financial well-being, while others did not want to see their children struggle.

Both of these surveys suggest that parents are more likely to help out children aged 18-39.

But what intrigued me about my father’s friends is that most of their kids are over the age of 40. These “kids” have families of their own, and due to unforeseen events (loss of job, reduction in pay, living beyond their means), they needed parental assistance to maintain their lifestyles.

In some cases, the parents can afford to help out. Whether they should or not, is a different question. As I once said to a former client,“one parent’s ‘help’ is another’s ‘enabling behavior.’”

Another admitted that while he pitches in every now and then, he worries that by doing so his “kids will never learn how to make hard choices.”

I am more concerned with the

parents who are putting their own financial lives in jeopardy for the sake of their adult children. If you are doling out money to your kids on a regular basis, here’s a useful gut check question:Are you making greater sacrifices in your life than your kids are making in their lives? If so, a tough conversation needs to occur.

Parents who assume additional debt or co-sign loans with their children should be aware of the risks involved with these transactions. Remember, cosigning means that if the primary borrower does not pay the debt for any reason, you are responsible for the total amount of the loan. In fact, you have a big bull’s-eye on your back, because when the moment of truth comes, the creditor is going to go after the party with the most money -- you!

Co-signing can also negatively impact your credit score. For

some, this is irrelevant, but if you were thinking about financing a second home, this could be a big issue. If your kid is late in making a payment, it will damage your credit, and the mere existence of a co-signed loan could change your debt-to-income ratio, making it harder to qualify for future credit.

I’m not saying that you shouldn’t help out your children in need, but you should be smart about the financial assistance you provide. Financial independence is a marker of adulthood, and there’s a fine line between parental assistance and unhealthy dependency.

Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Editor-atLarge for www.CBSMoneyWatch.com.

She covers the economy, markets, investing or anything else with a dollar sign on her podcast and blog, Jill on Money, as well as on television and radio. She welcomes comments and questions at askjill@moneywatch. com.

TV host, triathlete at Summit Luncheon

North Shore Senior Center launches new website celebrating seniors

“I don’t think anybody has come up with answer to the balancing act, and I think every woman struggles with it,” said Elizabeth Brackett in a recent interview.

However if anyone has come close, it would be the awardwinning journalist who is correspondent and substitute host for WTTW 11’s nightly affairs program Chicago Tonight and also a three-time world champion triathlete. Come hear about the challenges and opportunities of her remarkable life at a fundraising luncheon hosted by The Summit of Uptown on Thursday, May 10, at noon.

Proceeds of the luncheon will benefit WTTW Channel 11 Public Television. Tickets for the event are $20; $10 for seniors 65 and older. Reservations—which are required by May 7—may be made by calling 847-825-1161, ext.129. Those who attend are eligible for the Summit Guest Rewards Program which offers opportunities to earn rewards and prizes such as lunch or brunch for two at Summit, or VISA gift cards.

North Shore Senior Center officially launched its new website on Tuesday, April 24.

Featuring a contemporary and streamlined design, this website offers seniors and families a user-friendly online experience as they access information about North Shore Senior Center’s various programs and services.

Following a series of “Visioning Sessions” held last Fall at the agency’s headquarters, North Shore Senior Center has adopted the tagline “Celebrating Seniors!” in its print and digital communications, the new website included.

The Visioning Sessions were

Now 70, Brackett, who did her first triathalon when she was 50, has three world championship triathlon titles under her belt.

She will compete for the fourth one in New Zealand in October.

Facing the obstacles of a triathlon is nothing to Brackett who didn’t get into journalism until she was 34.

With a master’s degree in social work, she began her journalism career as a researcher on the assignment desk at WBBM in Chicago when she talked her way into the position. She later worked at WGN and WLS joining the forerunner to PBS’ The Newshour with Jim Lehrer, in 1984.

Her awards include a 1987 Emmy for her reporting on the U.S. farm crisis and a 1988 Peabody Award for coverage of the 1988 presidential election.

Guests are encouraged to arrive early for the luncheon or stay late for tours of the newly renovated retirement community. For a list of other entertaining events at Summit, visit www.summitofuptown. com.

held to help the organization determine how to lay the groundwork for new programs and extended services -- things that will be required to meet the needs of a growing and diverse senior population in the years ahead.

The 103 participants in the Visioning Sessions included North Shore Senior Center members, board, employees, donors, clients and community leaders.

Accumulated data from the Visioning Sessions determined that North Shore Senior Center has a public image that is distinguished by its “caring, empathy and upbeat attitude

about aging.” The results of the Visioning Sessions were then instrumental in the creation of the new “Celebrating Seniors!” tagline.

North Shore Senior Center’s Computer Learning Center volunteers participated in the pre-launch website testing and will also help members learn to use its features. The Computer Learning Center at the Arthur C. Nielsen, Jr. Campus presents classes all year round, along with open lab sessions for members on Fridays.

To learn more about computer education opportunities at North Shore Senior Center, please call 847-784-6030.

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Niles Senior Center Advanced registration is generally required for programs.

March/April Naturally Active Registrations for members have begun.All programs require advanced registration.

Individuals must be a registered member of the Niles Senior Center to receive the member price. Membership application forms are available at the Front Desk, Membership Service Desk or on-line. For more information about program eligibility, contact one of our program coordinators.

Taste of Geneva Trip, Tuesday, June 12, 8:30AM-5:00PM $71M/$76NM Join Maryann as we spend a day with About Tours in the picture-perfect village of Geneva IL, located in the Fox River Valley, west of Chicago - a village full of Victorian homes and buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright, unique shops, and community spirit. Our day will include a tour highlighting the history and architecture of Geneva by a local expert with a stop at the Geneva History Museum.

Stops along the way will include Graham’s Chocolate, one of Oprah’s favorites, where we can watch candy being made; the Spice House, with a presentation on the spices available; and a wine tasting at the Galena Cellars Winery. Lunch will be a real treat at the picturesque Villa Verona. And finally, no trip to Geneva would be complete without some time to browse at the Little Traveler, where many small boutiques are located within one historic house. Make your reservations early as there is limited space available.

Which Way to Stage Left?”

Saturday, May 19, 1:00-2:30PM Tickets: $8 in advance or $12 at the door call 847 588-8420 for more information.

This live play is presented

by Still Acting Up a Skokie Park District-sponsored performance troupe of talented seniors over the age of 60. Light refreshments will be served after the show.

Open to all ages!

First Fishing Outing of the Season at Busse Woods, Friday, April 27 $15 Like to fish? Join us on one or all monthly outings planned

this year. Newcomers are always welcome; we even have equipment that can be borrowed for the day.The first outing of the season is at Busse Woods. We will meet at the designated site at 8AM. Cost includes a continental breakfast, bait, and lunch. For more information, contact MaryAnn at the Center 847 5888420. To learn what’s biting at Busse Lake, Jim Templin invites you to drop by FISHTECH, 5802 Dempster at 2 PM on Thursday, April 26.

The Polish Initiative, Wednesday, May 30, 4:00PM Free with advanced registration This is a special Polish speaking event. Join a member of the Polish Initiative of Chicago who will discuss issues and concerns of the Polish community and problems that Polish immigrants are facing. Learn about educational opportunities, immigration reform, healthcare reform, voting options and more.

A Taste of Poland, Wednesday, May 30, 5-7PM $15M/$20NM Join us for an evening of fun and food! We will all enjoy “Polonia” – the Polish Folk Song and Dance Ensemble of Chicago and have a delicious tasting of some of the finest Polish food around. Advanced registration is required. Dobrej Zabawy!!!

Belly Dancing,Wednesday, May 2, 11-Noon $10M/$15NM Presented by Fran Strain of Dancemates. Come and have a great time while learning some new dances. This is geared for every level. Fun for all!

Cooking Lite, Wednesday, May 16 10:30-11:30AM $15M/$20NM Instructor: Kelly Donlea, author and owner of Organizing Dinners. Get a feel for “cooking lite” with some essential tips and advice that can make you meals tastier, easier, and healthier. This class will be held in the NSC kitchen , allowing for close-up cooking instruation. Advanced registration is required.

Yoga in Chairs, Instructor Andrea Lubershane, Thursdays, 10:45-11:45AM You provide the body, and we’ll provide a way to increase your flexibility, strength and balance.

Yoga is all about flexibility, and we can be flexible whether we sit in a chair, hold on to a chair to do standing poses, or even if we use the chair to do supine poses

May 3-31 (5 classes) $30M/$35NM June 7-28 (4 classes) $24M/$29NM July 5-26 (4 classes) $24/$29NM Computer Classes- Registration Now Open - classes fill quickly.

For more information about any of the computer classes, contact Jaymi (847 588-8420).

Social Networking (Twitter, Facebook, Blogging) with Jane Washburne, Mondays and Wednesdays, April 30-May 9th 3:30-4:30PM $25M/$30NM Introduction to Ebay with Jane Washburne,Tues.&Thurs.May 1524 3:30-4:30PM $25M/$30NM Picasa/Photo Editor,Tuesday & Thursday, May 29 & 31st 3:304:30 $25M/$30NM WEEKLY EMAIL CONTEST! Make sure you’re on our email list! Every week, there will be a drawing for a $5 gift certificate toward any program, class, or trip. All you need to do is make sure you’re on our email list. You will receive info on our newest trips, fantastic programs and variety of classes! Please call (847)588-8420 to get into the weekly drawing!

North Shore Senior Center Spring Fling- Program Preview Wednesday, April 25 from 12:30 p.m.

Spring into all that’s new at North Shore Senior Center!

Gentle Yoga, Zumba Gold, Day Trips, Classes, Clubs and Games!

Get a free sneak preview of new classes such as Gentle Yoga and try our Zumba Gold with our new instructor! Enjoy music and light refreshments as you explore what is in season at the Morton Grove Campus! To register or for more information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sponsored by the Abbington of Glenview.

Lunch & A Movie: Oscar Series~ War Horse Thursday May 3, 12:30–3:30 Enjoy a delicious lunch and the Oscar nominated film War Horse. Set against a sweeping canvas of rural England and Europe during the First World War,“War Horse” begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and a young man called Albert, who tames and trains him. When they are forcefully parted, the film follows

the extraordinary journey of the horse as he moves through the war, changing and inspiring the lives of all those he meets— British cavalry, German soldiers, and a French farmer and his granddaughter—before the story reaches its emotional climax in the heart of No Man’s Land.

The First World War is experienced through the journey of this horse—an odyssey of joy and sorrow,passionate friendship and high adventure. To register or for more information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Zumba Gold Wednesdays, May 9 to June 20 from 1- 2 p.m.

Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Zumba Gold takes the elements and exercises of Zumba and modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of older adults and those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. It’s a dance-fitness class that feels friendly, and most of all, fun.

This session of Zumba Gold runs each Wednesday, May 9 - June 20, 1- 2 p.m. and features Instructor Diane Garvey. Fees are $65 member; $79 non-member. To register or for more information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hairspray at Drury Lane Theatre Thursday, May 10 from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Hairspray is the story of pleasantly plump teen Tracy Turnblad, who does whatever it takes to fulfill her dream of appearing on the popular Corny Collins Show. Join us on May 10 from 10:30 – 4:30 p.m. to see if Tracy can vanquish the program’s reigning princess, win over heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television show without denting her fabulous‘do?

Fees are $89 member; $105 nonmember and includes theater ticket, lunch and transportation.

To register or for more information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Create Your Own Butterfly Paradise!

Thursday, May 10 1 – 2 p.m.

Attract Illinois beautiful butterflies to your yard! Join Certified Naturalist and Master Gardener Marion Thill on May 10 1-2 p.m. to learn simple tips to attract butterflies using permanent plantings or container gardening. You will

leave this session with a wealth of knowledge and a butterfly friendly plant to build your butterfly habitat. Fees are $6 member; $8 non-member and include the class and a take home plant. To register or for more information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Rome:The Eternal City Monday, May 14 1-2:30 p.m.

Take a quick trip to Rome with Joe Cunniff on May 14, 1- 2:30 p.m. The legendary city of Seven Hills, of Caesar, of St. Peter’s Church and the Coliseum. With fabulous shopping and the art of Michelangelo, with the Roman Forum and refreshing fountains, Rome has been called a giant outdoor museum. Rome is the city of cappuccino, of Fellini, of fashion, and of “La Dolce Vita.”

Join us and see why travelers say, “In Rome, a lifetime is not enough.” Fees are $7 member; $9 non-member. To register or for more information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Movie Memories Tuesday, May 15 1-2:30 p.m.

Why are certain movies worth watching over and over again?

See for yourself Tuesday, May 15, 1- 2:30 p.m. in this clip-filled original video featuring some of movies’ best memories. From Chaplin to Connery, from Capra to Spielberg, they’re all here to see and enjoy once more.

After viewing the video, take part in the “Movie Memories” Trivia Contest, and join in a conversation about your own fondest “Movie Memories”!

Fees are $7 member; $9 nonmember. To register or for more information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Clubs and Special Interest Groups Morton Grove Campus offers many clubs and special interest groups that meet weekly, such as bridge, Mah Jongg, Bingo, Canasta, Humanities Treasures, Needlework, Poker, and more. New members are always welcome. Most clubs have a $8 MG member and $10 non-member fee per term.

Registration required for all clubs and special interest groups.

Health Screenings Morton Grove Family and Senior Services Department offers health screenings available at the American Legion Memorial See CENTERS, page 21

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Obituaries BLAKE Walter A. Blake, age 93, WWII Army Air Corps Veteran, formerly of Niles, IL. Beloved husband of Adeline, nee Polinski. Loving father of Judy Blake, Bob (Sandy) Blake, Mary Ellen (William) Sample, and Susan (John) Kosturik. Dear grandfather

MILLER Joseph Charles Miller, age 86, of Niles, beloved husband of 63 years to Elizabeth, nee Kuebler, loving father of Karol (Jim) Hintz, Karen (Ron) Chilcote and Tom (Karen) Miller, cherished grandfather of Kurt (Erika) Hintz, Krista (Will) Gourley, Kari Hintz,

CENTERS Continued from page 20 Civic Center, 6140 Dempster Street. Diabetes Screenings will now be held everyTuesday from 9 -10am. Blood Pressure Screening will be held every Tuesday and Friday from 9 -11am. Both are free of charge.

Cholesterol Screening will be held the first Wednesday of each month. Cost: $10 for residents over age 65.

There is a $12 fee for residents under 65 and for non-residents.

Prime Care Resources will be providing the health screenings.

Appointments are necessary for cholesterol screening. Call 847470-5223 for an appointment.

of 5. Great grandfather of 3.

Cherished brother of Berniece (late Joseph) Hwalek. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews.

Proud member of the Knights of Colombus North American Martyrs Council # 4338.

Visitation was at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles, on

Thursday April 19 from 3-8 pm.

Funeral was Friday April 20 at 9:15 am to St. John Brebeuf Church mass 10 am. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Alzheimers Association appreciated.

For more information call 847966-7302.

Tim (Elizabeth), Tom (Carrie), and Tiffany Chilcote, Linnea, Mark and Kyle Miller, dear great grandfather of Levi Chilcote, Austin Gourley and Courtney Chilcote, fond uncle of many, Visitation was Thursday April 12 from 3 pm - 9 pm, at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles, Funeral

was Friday April 13 at 9:30 am. To Our Lady Of Ransom Church Mass 10:30 a.m. Member of the Des Plaines Elks Club. In lieu of flowers donations to the Midwest Palliative and Hospice Care Center appreciated.

For more information call 847966-7302 or sign a guest book at www.skajafuneralhomes.com

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

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

and the practical applications to daily life. The number of participants is limited in order to create an inviting place for you to experience a state of awareness. Facilitator is an accredited Monroe Institute Hem-Sync Facilitator, has a Master’s in clinical professional psychology and is a Licensed Professional Counselor.

Park Ridge Senior Center

At 11am on Thursday, May 3, the Park Ridge Health Care Forum will host a monthly presentation of Stroke & Stroke Rehab. This is a collaborative group of health and wellness professionals and community Podiatry Screening & Nail Care partners working to bring health Dr. Jeffrey Garrard will provide education to the community. basic foot care and nail clipping Topics will address a variety of on the first Tuesday of each health issues related to different month between 10 am and noon. diseases, prescription drugs, Cost: Medicare will be billed. depression, Medicare scams, Non-Medicare clients will be new Medicaid changes, health charged $35.00. Appointments screenings, how to prepare for are required. Call 847-470-5223 your next doctor’s appointment, for more information or to make brain health, and ideas on how an appointment. to navigate through the health care process. Attendance is free Senior Center Membership refreshments will be served.

Become a member of North A “Meditation Excursion” with Shore Senior Center’s Morton Hemi-Sync will be presented Grove Campus and enjoy from 7-10pm on Thursdays, May opportunities to live longer, 10-June 7 at a fee of $100.00. happier,healthier lives through an This is unlike any meditation array of programs, activities, trips class you’ve ever taken. It will and services. Members receive strengthen your focus, deepen a discount on all programs, activities, and trips, Lifelong your connection to your core, Learning Program Catalog, and enhance our creativity and information on local, state, and intuition. This is a participatory federal issues affecting seniors, workshop. Each exercise is and invitations to special events followed by lively discussion

The next Park Ridge Police Breakfast Club will be at 9am on Tuesday, April 17. This is a free monthly program brought to the Center by the Park Ridge Police Department. Topics are of current interest to seniors.

Breakfast is provided free courtesy of Jewel and Panera.

Let the center know of your plans to attend.

The Center Women’s Club will present historical actor, Terry Lynch portraying the Leader of the Band, John Phillip Sousa. As the “March King”, Terry related stories of musicians with a Chicago connection. Featured will be Benny Goodman, Burl Ives, Billy Corgan and Phil Everly.

Menu will consist of chicken, potato salad and cherry pie.

Charge is $15.

Isabell Nichols, age 96; loving aunt of Russel (Mary) Anderson, Lynn (Steve) Saenz, George (Debbie) Weddy, Janet Spahr; dear friend of Pat Anderson. Visitation

MARTEN Donald E. Marten, age 79, beloved husband of Lois, nee Osenberg, loving father of Sandra Novak Marten, James (Gail), Thomas (Susan), and Stephen (Caryn) Marten; joyful grandfather of Mackenzie, Troy, Jacob,Andrew, Jenny, Rachel and Erin; fond brother in law of Hilde Osenberg and remembered by nieces, nephews, cousins and students.

Visitation was April 16

and treats. Charge is $10.

The May Monthly luncheon begins at 12:30 on Monday, May 21. The entertainment includes the Center chorus,The Choraliers and the Uketones giving their annual spring concert for members and guests. Lunch menu includes Italian beef, mostaccioli with meat sauce, gourmet salad and chocolate cake. Cost is only $14.

The latest fashions from Chico’s in Park Ridge will be presented at the Park Ridge Senior Centers Annual Fashion Show beginning at 11:30am on Wednesday, May 16, at Café La Cave in Des Plaines.

The fashions will be modeled

by Center members. Guests are welcome. Tables of 10 can be arranged at the front desk of the Center and will need a table captain who will be responsible for filling a form and submitting it. Cost for the event is $40.00.

Two services continue at the Center: pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House and Box Tops for Education. A list of which products have the labels and box tops is available at the front table of the Center. Collected labels have already been donated to Park Ridge schools.

May’s Just lunch will feature baked mostacciolli and fresh There are many ongoing salad beginning at 12:30 on Wednesday, May 7 for only $6.00. activities available at the Center After lunch stay to play cards or which include exercises classes just visit with friends. on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at either 9 am or 10:30.

At 1:30 pm on Thursday, May There is a fee of only $2 each time 17, Roberta Randall, historic to cover the cost of replacing interpreter, will portray American stretch bands and weights. operatic soprano, Beverly Sills. Exercises cover movements from Doors open at 1pm for snacks head to toe, stretching, balance

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Saturday (04/21/2012) from 9:30 AM until time of service 11 AM. Interment Ridgewood Cemetery.

Arrangements made by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, for info call 847-966-7302 or visit www. skajafuneralhomes.com

from 3 pm - 9 pm, at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles, Church visitation was Tuesday April 17 from 9 am. to service 10 a.m. at St John Lutheran Church 7249 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles, 60714, Interment Concordia Cemetery, Founding Principal and Teacher at Glori Dei Lutheran School, Chicago.

In lieu of flowers memorials to St John Lutheran Church appreciated. Sign a guest book at www.skajafuneralhomes.com

and strength training. For those able, there is also mat work.

Wii bowling takes place on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 1pm. No experience is necessary and Hank Hughes will be there to help those who need it. No cost, just a good time.

Table tennis players meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 1pm.

There is a bridge mixer Sundays, at 1pm, duplicate bridge Fridays at 9am, as well as The Gamers at 1pm. Pinochle, Thursdays at 1pm and Saturday at 1pm. The Discussion Group meets Wednesdays at 10am, Humanities at 10:15 onThursdays, handicrafters on Fridays at 10am and much more. Come in for a visit and more information and even a tour of the facility.

Notary service has been discontinued at this time. Many local banks can provide this service for those who need it.

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Home Improvement

Get your outdoor spaces ready for summer living There’s no better place than your own backyard for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying the outdoors. And there’s no better time than summer to spruce up your space.

If you’re looking to upgrade a humdrum yard into something special, here are some things to consider:

Comfort Trees and awnings aren’t just great adornments for your yard; they provide much needed shade for you to sit outdoors comfortably and safely.

Avoid summer mosquito bites by placing birdbaths and other standing water structures far from lounging and eating areas. Install LED yard lighting for night, which is less likely to attract mosquitoes than incandescent lights.

Safety When planning your space, make safety a top priority. Since evenings are prime-time for

summer entertaining, lighting is an essential safety measure.

Start by considering where you need to increase visibility.

Choose post-mounted lanterns near driveways and wallmounted lanterns next to doors for ease of access and to welcome guests. If underground wiring is required, consult an electrician or experienced landscape lighting contractor.

For deck stairs or terraced paths, don’t forget step lights to aid in navigation.

And thoroughly check outdoor railings, steps, decks and porches to make sure they are steady and that no nails or boards have come loose.

Beauty Your yard is an extension of your home, so don’t let design and style fall by the wayside when planning its look.

For a touch of natural beauty, consider planting a flower garden to attract butterflies and humming birds.

“Illuminate paths and define edges where the garden or grass meet walkways,” says Jeff Dross, corporate director of education and industry trends for Kichler Lighting, a leading supplier of outdoor and landscape lighting for consumers and contractors.

The interplay of light and shadow adds magic to the night.

By carefully placing accent lights at upward or downward angles and using wall wash lighting, you can silhouette trees and direct shadows. Capture the nighttime loveliness of water features like ponds with LED lights specially built for underwater illumination. For best results, consult a landscape lighting expert.

More information on landscape lighting can be found at www.kichler.com or www. landscapelighting.com. You can also receive referrals to Kichlercertified landscape lighting contractors by clicking “Need a Contractor?”

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Energy-Savings Don’t let your exterior spaces drive up your home’s energy bills.

New LED deck and landscape lights are low-maintenance, cost effective options. Lasting up to 40,000 hours -- about 15 years -these fixtures use 75 percent less energy than incandescent lights.

“Since outdoor lighting is often left on all night or for many hours at a time, savings from LED

lighting can really add up,” Dross says.

Remember to avoid cheaper LED lights with a bluish cast that many find unattractive. Opt instead for a warm white light, such as Kichler’s Design Pro LED landscape lights.

Don’t just dream about the perfect outdoor space. For a great season, transform your yard into a beautiful, fun place.

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