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Village holds first reading of video gambling ordinance Drafted ordinance would allow businesses that have Class A/ Class B liquor license to apply By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter
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Aw Yeah Comics hosted a party at its Skokie shop on the eve of 2014’s Chicago Comics & Entertainment Expo. That night, comic book fans and creators like Adam Hughes, Mark Bagley and Jill Thompson hung out and enjoyed food and drinks from Skokie’s The Village Inn at the shop on April 24. “I’m just kind of getting into comics,” said Monica Betel. She’s a graphic designer and said she started coming to Aw Yeah after she got a new job nearby. “Now I come in pretty much every Wednesday.”
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Franco Aureliani, pro-wrestler Christopher Daniels and Art Baltazar at skokie’s Aw Yeah Comics on April 24 . (right to left).
The Niles board had its first reading of the controversial video gambling ordinance at their April 22 meeting. Mayor Andrew Przybylo prefaced the Andrew Przybylo mayor of niles reading by saying it was something the village hadn’t done before. “There’s been a lot of comment that citizens haven’t had an open forum to discuss this,”he said. “This is a reading that the newspapers and the press will cover.” How to qualify The drafted ordinance would allow businesses that have either a Class A or Class B liquor license to apply. Also, the maximum number of video gambling licenses issued in the village would be restricted to 14. Ten of those licenses would be only be >> see gambling | page 8
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Police file charges against Chicago man in Swift attack
Police said the victim sustained severe bruising
he was riding the Skokie Swift CTA line when Otgoo reportedly started yelling at passengers on the train. Otgoo then allegedly started directing his comments to the victim who said he By Alex V. Hernandez told Otgoo to “leave him Staff Reporter alone,” said the report. Otgoo then reportedly Police have charged approached the elderly a Chicago man victim, “grabbed his believed responsible jacket, pulled it over for attacking a senior his head, and began to citizen on the Skokie punch him.” Once the Swift CTA line. victim was knocked PHOTO COURTESY Ganna Otgoo, 32, of to the floor Otgoo SKOKIE PD the 1400 block of South reportedly kicked him Ganaa Otgoo, 32, of Canal Street, Chicago, Chicago in the face. is being charged with Police said that as a result of the incident, the aggravated battery of a victim sustained severe bruising. senior citizen. After visiting the hospital, police Skokie police arrived at a local hospital on March 29 around released both CTA footage of the 12:13 a.m. after being notified a attack and a description of the senior citizen was being treated attacker: an Asian male, between for injuries sustained during an 5’04”-5’06”, 140 lbs., and between attack on the Skokie Swift CTA 22-27 years of age. Police said the attacker was last line, said a police report. The victim told police that seen wearing a blue baseball cap about 8:45 p.m. on March 28, with a red iron cross logo on the
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Video stills of footage released by CTA of the March 28 attack on the Skokie Swift CTA line.
front, a black jacket with logos on the upper sleeves of both arms and the letter “A” on the back of the jacket with an unknown animal (possibly a dog or lion) logo on the front, blue jean pants and black gym shoes. The attacker also boarded the train with a purple and white bicycle, said police.
“Based on the released video footage and assistance from citizens, the Chicago Police Department, and CTA personnel, the Skokie Police Department was able to make an arrest involving this incident,” said a statement from Skokie police. Otgoo was given $15,000 bond and his next court date is May 2.
Skokie police said they’re still looking for help finding witnesses of the attack. If you have any information or knowledge regarding this incident or if you were a witness, contact the Skokie Police Department at (847) 9825900. ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com
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Family releases toxicology results for dead student
Margolis found that Pravin Varughese’s blood and vitreous fluid were negative for drugs or alcohol By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter
The family of Pravin Varughese released the results of their independent autopsy and toxicology test April 23. “Although the recent findings of the toxicology report have confirmed the family’s steadfast belief that Pravin was neither intoxicatednorundertheinfluence of drugs on the night of his death, the family has found little solace, as unanswered questions abound surrounding Pravin’s untimely death,” said a statement prepared by the Varughese family’s attorney Jimmy Vachachira.
The family hired forensic pathologist and founder of Autopsy Center of Chicago Ben Margolis to take a second look at their son’s death. Margolis found that Pravin Varughese’s blood and vitreous fluid were negative for drugs or alcohol, said the statement. Since their son’s death in February the family has called into question the chain of events Carbondale police presented to the public regarding Pravin Varughese’s death. Essentially that the SIU student got drunk, couldn’t figure out how to tell the person driving him how to get home and then
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Pravin Varughese, 19, of Morton Grove
froze to death after getting lost in the woods.
Lovely Varughese previously told The Bugle her son had been attending school at Carbondale since 2012 as a criminal justice major. She also said that while he was living downstate, her son had been working as a delivery driver for a local Jimmy John’s and was an athletic, long distance runner. This is why they doubted Carbondale police’s version of events. While Lovely Varughese says Jackson County Coroner Thomas W. Kupferer contacted her to say her son tested negative for drugs and alcohol in his system, Carbondale authorities have refused to release their own autopsy and toxicology results to the public. “Our state’s attorney’s office is not commenting on this issue at
this time because of the ongoing investigation,”said Jackson County State’s Attorney Michael Carr in a statement to The Bugle. His office has taken over the investigation of Pravin Varughese’s death. Moving forward the family said it has also hired Charles Stegmeyer, an attorney from the greater St. Louis area, to help the family in their investigation of their son’s death. “If anything,” Mr. Vachachira noted, “local counsel who is intimately familiar with the workings of the Carbondale Police Department may be able to help fast-track the investigation. We will still continue to pursue answers with vigor. We just hope to get the answers that the family deserves.” ahernandez@buglenewspaper.com
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Village approves expansion of gas station liquor licenses
Changes eliminate the “sunset provision” in the ordinance, expand maximum number of licenses By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter
Niles trustees approved the expansion of licensing for gas stations that sell liquor within the village. The changes eliminate the “sunset provision” in the ordinance and expand the maximum number of liquor licenses for gas stations from two to three. The amendment originally failed to get passed at a March 25 meeting due to a stalemate caused by Trustees George Alpogianis and Joe LoVerde’s absence. While the board had a quorum that night, when trustees Rosemary Palicki and Chris Hanusiak voted against the amendment it created a stalemate. As Mayor Andrew Przybylo holds a liquor license as part owner of The White Eagle, he recused himself voting and moved on to other business with some frustration. During the discussion before the April 22 vote on the amendment, Palicki said the board should consider going into executive session due to the “personal nature” of the business
owner petitioning for the removal of the sunset clause. Przybylo told her saw no point in doing that. “The man’s problems are public record,” said Przybylo. The current owner of the Citgo Station at Dempster and Greenwood is trying to sell the station in a short sale due to financial problems, said a letter the village board received from Liquor Commissioner Linda Schain. She said the owner of the station told her he was in the middle of a “messy foreclosure” involving “numerous properties that are all cross collateralized.” “The real estate market crisis forced the owner in a position where all his properties, including the Citgo Station, are ‘underwater’ and in foreclosure,” said Schain. In the letter, Schain says the station’s current owner has a buyer lined up for all his properties, but the sale is contingent on the new owner being able to keep the Citgo Station’s liquor license. This is why the owner asked the village to remove the “sunset provision”requiring a gas station’s liquor license to be dissolved
when its present owners close or sell the business. Moreover, the newly minted third liquor license is expected be given to the Shell Gas Station at 7235 N. Caldwell Ave. “We do not sell any alcohol at our location, but we would lie to be able to see beer in the convenience store,” said Robert Stambolic, the station’s owner in letter to Schain. Only Palicki and Hanusiak voted against the changes to the law. “If a guy goes to buy a gallon of milk and gets a six-pack, what’s wrong with that?” said LoVerde. ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com
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The Shell Gas Station at 7235 N. Caldwell Ave. will soon be able to sell alcohol.
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>> comic, from page 1 Betel said she’s currently reading anything featuring Marvel Comic’s X-Men, specifically Magneto, and “Lumberjanes” by Grace Ellis, Noelle Stevenson and Brooke Allen. She’s going to C2E2 and said she was thinking of going dressed up as a “casual” Magneto in a hoodie and sneakers. “I’m kind of debating whether I want to wear a cape,” she said. Franco “Franco” Aureliani, Art Baltazar and Marc Hammond opened their comic book shop at 4933 Oakton St. in Skokie back in 2012. “When we started,we expected to be profitable in about four years,” said Aureliani. “But we actually made money this year.” Aureliani said they try to host events like this at their shop at least once a month.Thanks to the comic book shop’s welcoming atmosphere,Aw Yeah has become a destination for comic book fans from across the northwest suburban area. And in 2013, the shop was named Skokie’s Merchant of the Year award by popular vote. Hammond has a business background while Aureliani and Baltazar are both professional comic book writers and artists. The latter two are best known for collaborating on the DC Comics series “Tiny Titans,” for which they both won an Eisner Award in 2011. The duo are currently working on Dark Horse Comic’s “Itty Bitty Hellboy!,” an children’s spin-off of Mike Mignola’s popular “Hellboy” series and their self published “Aw Yeah Comics” comic book. “Aw Yeah Comics” features the adventures of the shop’s mascots,
Action Cat and Adventure Bug. The series was funded via the crowdfunding website Kickstarter.com. “We asked for $15,000, and we got funded in about eight hours,” said Aureliani. So far, they’ve published seven regular issues and one special wrestling issue of the series. “We put together a special stand alone out-of-continuity issue,” said Baltazar. That issue features Action Cat and Adventure Bug in a match against pro-wrestlers Christopher Daniels and Frankie Kazarian.
“It’sanamazingcharity that helps sick kids,” said Mike Negia, who organizedtheArtistAlley sectionoftheflooratthis year’sC2E2.Thisyear’s auction is expected to feature over 50 pieces of donated original art fromfamouscomicbook artists. As he was talking the about issue, Baltazar joked that he and his partners were “working the system” to get their work out to a wider audience. He said Dark Horse Comics is going to put together a trade paperback volume of “Aw Yeah Comics” sometime in September, with a second collected volume expected in January. And as of April 15, issues of “Aw Yeah Comics” were available via ComiXology, a cloud-based digital comics store that lets readers purchase and read comics via tablets and smartphones. Toward the rear of the store
the night of the party were two easels set up where artists could create art that would be donated to C2E2’s third annual Charity Art Auction to benefit the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. “It’s an amazing charity that helps sick kids,” said Mike Negia, who organized the Artist Alley section of the floor at this year’s C2E2. This year’s auction is expected to feature over 50 pieces of donated original art from famous comic book artists. “It’s ridiculous the amount of talent in this room right now,” said Denver Brubaker. During the event, he was drawing a Marvel character “Man-Thing” on one of the easels set up for the St. Jude charity. Brubaker is one of the up and coming comic book creators featured in each issue of “Aw Yeah Comics.” He’s also currently working on some Marvel trading cards that feature the otherworldly characters from the publisher’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” franchise. “Start Wars is what got me into drawing monsters,” he said. He said he started coming to Aw Yeah after he moved to Chicago from Michigan because he works off the El line and the shop was really convenient for him to visit. Over time he got to know the owners, who eventually asked him to contribute to their “Aw Yeah Comics” series. Looking forward, Aureliani and Baltazar said they plan to keep publishing “Aw Yeah Comics” comics and host events like the C2E2 party at their store. “I’ve got enough ideas to do 20 issues right now,” said Baltazar.
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Denver Brubaker drawing a Marvel Comics character “Man-Thing” on one of the easels set up for the St. Jude charity.
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Aw Yeah Comics at 4933 Oakton Street in Skokie on April 24. ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com
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Genevieve G. Janus Genevieve G. Janus, nee Potempa, age 93, of Niles; Beloved wife of the late Joseph P. Janus; Loving mother of Christine (Paul) Rechten, Larry (Leslie) Janus, Paul (Karin) Janus, and Jane (Gene) Mullowney; Cherished grandmother of Jeffrey Rechten, Jack and Connor Mullowney; Dear sister-in-law of Virginia Bono and Evelyn Jensen; Fond aunt of many. PHOTO BY ALEX V. HERNANDEZ/STAFF REPORTER
Police issued a traffic alert after a three-vehicle accident at Dempster and Ozark the afternoon of April 23.
Three-vehicle crash closes Dempster at Ozark streets Accident involved a Value City furniture delivery truck and two black cars By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter
Police issued a traffic alert
after a three-vehicle accident at Dempster and Ozark the afternoon of April 23. The accident involved a Value City furniture delivery truck and two black cars. Around 3 p.m., Niles police issued a traffic alert that said police and emergency equipment were on the scene.
By 4 p.m., debris from the three-vehicle accident was clear and Dempster was reopened. At press time Niles police had not yet confirmed if there were any injuries related to the accident. This is a developing story; check back for updates. ahernandez@buglenewspaper.come
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Chicago man arrested after breaking into a woman’s car and exposing himself to her Suspect charged with burglary from motor vehicle and criminal sexual assault By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter
A Chicago man allegedly exposed himself to a woman last week after breaking into her car. Skokie police are charging Lonnie Crawford, 40, of the
9500 block of South to her, said the police Green, Chicago, with report. burglary from motor Crawford has vehicle and criminal also been charged sexual assault. with misdemeanor Police allege that criminal trespass, Crawford forcibly said the Cook County entered a woman’s State’s Attorney. vehicle on April 14 Crawford was in the 4800 block of PHOTO COURTESY COOK booked April 15 and COUNTY SHERIFF Dempster Street. After given $75,000 bond. Lonnie Crawford, 40, of entering without His next court date is her permission, he Chicago May 6. reportedly grabbed her arm and exposed himself ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com
Visitation was Saturday April 19 at 9 a.m. until time of service 11 a.m. at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles, IL; Interment Maryhill Cemetery; Member of the St.John Brebeuf Catholic Women’s Club. Donations to the American Heart Association appreciated. For more info 847-966-7302 or sign a guest book at www. skajafuneralhomes.com.
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Wissam Zaia, 50, of the 5600 block of N. Elston, Chicago, was arrested April 21 in the 5600 block of N. Elston, Chicago for theft.
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James Gricius, 43, of the 1400 block of Peterson, Park Ridge, was arrested April 18 at the intersection of Cumberland and Granville for DUI, no valid insurance, no lights and avoiding a traffic control device.
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A 17-year old from Chicago was arrested April 25 at the intersection of Arthur and Seminary for zero tolerance and possession of alcohol by a minor.
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Haddon, Chicago, was arrested April 27 at the intersection of Touhy and Elmore for improper lane usage and DUI.
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Sam Zia, 25, of Chicago was arrested April 22 in the 6300 block of Dempster for possession of a controlled substance (Dronabinol pills).
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Maria C.Cruz,31,of Chicago was arrested April 23 in the 5700 block of Dempster for driving without a valid license.
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Adem Masic, 26, of Des Plaines was arrestedApril 23 at the intersection of Dempster and Prospect for driving with a suspended driver’s license.
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Neil Christian, 29, of Des Plaines was arrested April 22 in the 8700 block of Ferris for leaving the scene of an accident.
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Should Niles’ public schools teach about Jesus Christ in classrooms What of the value of Jesus’ teachings, should those be taught in Niles’ public schools?
of sin via Christ’s Atonement, the confirmation of an afterlife and, most importantly, a real physical resurrection of all the earth’s dead – have had the greatest effect on history and modernity of any belief system ever in the known We know that Jesus Christ is history of the world. a real person from The ideas that define all history. Tacitus, the that is great about Western Roman historian and Civilization come from senator who is not Christianity. The belief in a believer, gives the a Creator who is rational historical account and not subject to whim of Jesus Christ’s was and is critical to the trial at the hands of scientific method and drive Pontius Pilot and anoTHer PerSPecTiVe for discovery found in the morgan dUbiel Christ’s crucifixion Western World. The very along with the existence of idea of schooling, particularly early Christians, believers who education for the masses, comes believed in the life, teaching and from the establishment of resurrection of Jesus Christ shortly Christian universities including after the event. Harvard. Christianity carried the Historians nearly universally great ideas and scholarship of agree on the above, along with Judaism far and wide through the baptism of Jesus Christ by Christian missionaries. America John the Baptist. Furthermore, it was founded by Christians, was is very well established that Jesus and remains a Christian nation, spoke Aramaic and likely Greek and holds the unique attribute and Hebrew, that he was born that Americans nearly universally a Galilean Jew approximately believe: that our rights come between 7-4 BC and died 30-36 not from a government of men, AD.The historical Jesus is real, this but from God and God alone. we know. It was Christians who fought What of the value of Jesus’ against slavery, supported Indian teachings, should those be taught rights, and drove the civil rights in Niles’public schools? In a simply movements in America. and strictly historical sense,yes and As we can see from the yes absolutely. Christian thought – foregoing, how could you not the belief in sin and the removal positively teach Christian thought,
The belief in a Creator who is rational and not subject to whim was and is critical to the scientific method and drive for discovery found in the western world.
belief and the influence of that belief on history?You cannot teach ethics or human rights without reference to Christian beliefs. You cannot teach American history well if you talk only about settlers and not the ideas and influences, specifically Christian belief that lead directly to our Declaration of Independence, Constitution and Bill of Rights. Teddy Roosevelt famously said, “To educate a man in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society.” Our government school system does teach a religion of sorts. It is called Political Correctness, and it is a state religion. It is wholly secular, subject to whim and arbitrary enforcement. It is also focused on despair – human beings are vermin spoiling the earth or a cancer killing it slowly – isn’t that what little Johnny hears? Don’t our children deserve to be uplifted, inspired and exposed, if just a little bit, to the truth about America and Christianity?
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Public Library appoints interim director By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter
The Niles Public Library Board appointed an interim library director during a special trustee meeting April 24. Gregory J. Pritz, the library’s business manager, is expected to become the library’s interim director on June 30, the same date that outgoing Library Director Linda Weiss is expected to retire. Morgan Dubiel, president of the library’s board of trustees, said in a release Pritz was the
>> gambling, from page 1 issued if the applicant had a liquor license for a minimum of 18 months and in good standing with the village’s liquor commissioner. Two of those licenses would be issued to a liquor license owners who have owned or leased property in Niles for a minimum of five years and has applied for and received a liquor license. The final two licenses would be issued to fraternal or veterans organizations that have operated within Niles for at least five years, providing that they have applied for and received a liquor license. Businesses that have less than 60 percent of their revenue come from liquor sales must put their gaming machines in a room separate from their general bar area but that is visible to managers of the business. If a business gets more than 60 percent of their revenue
“logical choice” due to his experience as someone who was “instrumental” to helping the outgoing Weiss complete the library’s renovation project. He said that the board’s search would include the library’s two “very capable” assistant directors Kruser and Susan Lempke, as well as external candidates for consideration. However Library Trustee Barbara Nakanishi said that Dubiel’s desire to “cast a wider net” for candidates does a disservice to Kruser and Lempke.
“When Kruser and Lempke were promoted to the assistant director positions, it was with the understanding that they were being groomed for the director’s position,” said Nakanishi. “These very capable women have given their life time and life energy to the library.” She said that Dubiel’s announcement came as a shock
to many board members at the meeting. “We are starting the selection process for the new Library Director,” said Dubiel.“The board and I take this process seriously and want to make sure that we make the best choice for the library and the community.”
from liquor sales, they can have machines in the general bar area as long as no one under 21-years old is allowed into business. Additionally, no more than five machines will be allowed per licensed establishment and establishments with video gambling may not be closer than 250 feet from one another. Police surveillance Niles police will be granted access to video recording and monitoring of the video gambling terminals and be required to maintain video recordings for a period of at least 30 days.Additionally the recordings must be able to accessed by police remotely “at any time.” Owners of establishments with video gambling must post a sign that says “all gaming is video recorded” near the gaming area. Additionally the chief of police is expected to make a yearly report to the village board of unlawful activities related to the use of
video gaming terminals. Signage As for signs advertising video gambling, licensees would be limited to one single-faced sign or one double-faced sign that says “Video Gaming” in block lettering that is no larger than six inches. No additional marketing signage may be permitted. Moreover, license holders would be required to place an official village decal on the doors or their main entrance notifying patrons that video gambling can be found inside.The village would also provide an official Niles video gaming permit sticker on each video gambling terminal. Finally, the area with the video gambling terminals would need to have a sign, provided by the village, advertising a helpline for those addicted to video gambling. Fees and penalties The village is proposing an annual fee of $500 per video
gambling machine within the village. Additionally, licensees would face fines of up to $1,500 for violating the village’s video gambling rules. The ordinance says the village is pursing revenue from video gambling to help replace “critical infrastructure”and help businesses still recovering from the economic downturn of 2008. To this end, 25 percent of gambling revenue will be used to fund addiction services at the Niles Department of Family Services.The remaining 75 percent will be set aside to fund water infrastructure projects, like the village’s plan for potentially establishing a new water supply line from Lake Michigan in either Wilmette or Evanston. State regulations These village’s regulations would be in addition to the state’s law that allows $2 per-bet limits and $500 maximum payouts for
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“When Kruser and Lempke were promoted to the assistant director positions, it was with the understanding that they were being groomed for the director’s position,” said Nakanishi. “These very capable women have given their life time and life energy to the library.”
each machine. Each business that qualifies for video gambling can have a maximum of five machines on its premises and must be licensed establishments where “on-premise” consumption of alcohol is allowed (e.g., bars and restaurants), and in truck stops and fraternal/veterans organizations. For many years the elected officials and senior staff of this village have attempted to find ways to encourage more young family to move into Niles,” said Niles resident Jim Hynes. He said that Niles welcoming video gambling would lead to those families considering communities without gambling, like Park Ridge, as place they would want to move into. “I trust the public will inform trustees and staff on their opinions on this,” said Przybylo. The village board is expected to vote on the drafted ordinance sometime in May. ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com
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Horoscopes A quest for excitement and glamour leads you by the nose. Early in the week, you might think you’re right when you’re actually wrong, so wait until late this week to make crucial decisions and changes.
For a predictable outcome, wait until conditions are more predictable. People might not respond favorably to requests for assistance. You might not be satisfied with results if you make changes early in the week.
Pursue the most enjoyable things before you knuckle down to the mundane. You may be attracted to the exotic and unusual in the week ahead, but don’t be sidetracked from following through on important obligations.
Play it footloose and fancy free. Experience the thrill of meeting new people in the week ahead who fascinate you, but keep in mind that they might not remain in your life very long. Be prepared for a few surprises.
Concentrate on being a community-minded citizen. Your home or neighborhood could be the center for social functions or activity this week. Lend a helping hand to a new acquaintance or do some social networking.
An impulsive purchase could foster a repulsive result. It’s possible that you think something is worth more than you pay early this week. This may be a good week to write down your ideas or make a presentation.
Political expediency isn’t always polite. You may prefer to employ diplomacy even when others hit below the belt. In the week ahead, you may need to adjust your responses to deal with some uncomfortable truths.
In the week ahead, enjoy the fruits of your labor. Fight the urge to be a moody loner and hook up with a warm and ardent companion. Don’t be concerned if you don’t see immediate results.
Sometimes the best thing you can do is not think or obsess about problems, but to simply have faith. Avoid making major purchases in the first part of the week and don’t dispose of outworn possessions.
When other people throw you to the wolves, it may give you the opportunity to return leading the pack. The early part of the week offers challenges, but if you don’t give up or overreact you’ll gain the upper hand.
Don’t trade one problem for another. You may end up over your head if you change horses midstream. Avoid becoming involved in petty spats or romantic misunderstandings during the first half of the week.
A significant other could offer a sense of purpose and push you in the right direction this week. Listen to sound advice from experts if your piggy bank is concerned. Play hard, but remember to work just as diligently.
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Wolves trying to rebound after losing Tirovlas By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter
Teams in nearly every sport have to confront injuries and setbacks throughout the course of a given season, but within a 48-hour period last week, everything that possibly could go wrong did for coach Brett Clish and the Niles West girls soccer team. The Wolves saw sophomore forward Kristine Hoellerich and freshman mid Jackie Bajric go down with concussions during a 7-0 loss to Glenbrook South on April 21. Then, the club lost sophomore co-captains Emela Mehicevic and Mercedes Bajric to concussions in a 2-1 win April 23 over Maine West. All four players were on the bench when the Wolves faced Nazareth April 24 in their own Niles West tournament—a tourney that stretched over a four-day period last week. But even before that contest got under way, Wolves’ junior goalkeeper ChiChi Osuji had to be scratched from the starting lineup after suffering a sprained collarbone during warm-ups. The Wolves ended up losing that game, 3-0. Sophomore Nichole Lopatin— who scored a goal along with Mehicevic against Maine West— has been playing all spring, but with a large cast on her right arm, which she broke during basketball season. All of the above likely will return to the lineup at some point. There’s one key player, however, who won’t be back the rest of the year, and to say her absence leaves a huge void on the team would be a colossal understatement. Junior forward Vicki Tirovolas, who just days earlier had set a new Niles West career goal-
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Nichole Lopatin scored a goal in Niles West’s 2-1 win over Maine West.
scoring record, completely tore the ACL in her left knee, sprained both her posterior cruciate ligament and lateral collateral ligament, and partially tore both of her meniscuses in one swoop towards the end of the first half of the Glenbrook South game.
Tirovolas was going to make a play on a ball against a Glenbrook South player, and she describes what happened next. “A Glenbrook South girl got possession,” she said. “We were both going forward and she cut the ball back. As I tried to change directions my knee gave
out. When it happened you feel it happening in slow motion. It was the worst pain I’ve ever felt.” “Right away, she went down (screaming) and grabbed her knee, and the place went silent,” Clish recalls. “The trainer came out and checked it out, and
pretty much knew right there.” Clish has been attempting to find someone, or a combination of players, to try and pick up the slack offensively. As you might guess, that’s proving to be a challenge. Tirovolas had scored >> see WOLVES | page 13
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Lendy twins help Dons pile up wins By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter
Notre Dame senior volleyball players Steve and Jacob Lendy are identical twins, but technically, Steve is the oldest. And he likes to remind Jacob who’s his big brother. “I’m a minute older, so I always put it over his head a little bit,” Steve says with a grin. Meanwhile, Notre Dame’s opposition has to be seeing double the way Steve, Jacob and the Dons are playing these days. With victories over ESCC rivals Benet and Carmel last week, the Dons’ winning streak stands at seven straight, and they’ve been victorious in nine of their last 10 matches. “We’re in a good spot right now,” said Dons coach Patrick Cole. “We’ve remembered that we’re supposed to be having some fun out there.” The 12-5 Dons are doing just that, especially the Lendy twins. Steve led the Dons in several statistical categories last year, and so far this season, he’s the team leader in kills (107), service aces (27) and total attacks (229). He’s also second in digs (121). Cole mentioned after last season that he believes Steve, in his third year on varisty, is an allstate caliber player. “He does everything he’s supposed to do,” Cole said. “You look at his stat sheet from last year and he led our team in nine out of every 10 categories. What he’s learned in the off-season is that leadership role. That’s the only thing that was missing from his game.As long as he continues to not only to keep his (game) high but also encourage his teammates to keep their heads
high, he’s going to go a lot of places.” “Nothing’s given to anyone so I’ve just got to keep on working, but I definitely have been working in the off-season with Jake and we want it,” Steve said. “When you have the desire to do it, you come through with it.” His little brother is formidable on the court, too. Jacob leads Notre Dame in assists with 280, and is among the top five on the club in aces, attacks, kills, digs and blocks. “We worked very hard in the off-season,” Jacob said. “This is our year.We had a bunch of guys playing club. We put the time in, and it looks like it’s producing.” The Dons got some payback in their 29-27, 25-18 win at Benet April 22. Last spring, Benet defeated Notre Dame on its home floor in two games—and the score of the first game was identical (no pun intended) to this year’s score in Game 1, only this time in the Dons’ favor. “It’s been a little while. It’s so nice,” said Steve in regard to the last time Notre Dame has prevailed over Benet on a volleyball court.“Last year, it was a close game, and we wanted a little revenge.” The Dons and Redwings battled point for point in Game 1. The two squads had 18 ties and 12 lead changes before Notre Dame finally prevailed and scored two straight points to end it—one on Ryan Roycroft’s tip and the final point coming on Patrick Hennelley’s ace. Roycroft banged down 14 kills, Steve finished with 10 and six digs, and Erik Kerber had five kills. Jacob compiled a teamhigh 19 assists and Will Walsh added 16. Hennelley also had
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Will Walsh and Notre Dame are on a roll, winning seven straight games.
seven digs. In the Dons’ win over Carmel, Roycroft totaled 12 kills, Kerber five, Steve contributed four kills and four digs, Jacob had 11 assists and Walsh ended up with nine. “Ryan’s done a great job for us,” Cole said. “He’s become a dominant force; he’s done a great job of asserting himself and he’s a force to be reckoned with.” “Our team, we’re just jelling,” Steve said. “We have a lot of seniors and a few juniors. We want this, so we’re going to put everything out there to get it.” Steve and Jacob push each other to become better. Not
only are they teammates at Notre Dame, but they play club volleyball together for Energy VBC in Niles. “On the court, we’re always getting on each other to play as hard as we can,” Jacob said. “It’s very fun playing with your brother. At home, if something happened in the game, then he lets me know and I let him know. It’s fun.” They’re certainly brothers, as Cole can attest. “They get along, they fight, they argue,but ultimately they’ve got everybody’s back,” Cole said. “And that’s the way the whole team is. They’re all like brothers.
It’s not just Jake and Steve.” The Lendy brothers will continue to wear the same uniform after they graduate from Notre Dame. They’ve committed to play at Fontbonne University, a private Catholic NCAA Division III school in St. Louis that has just under 2,000 students. “We wanted to find somewhere to play together,” Jacob said. “It was always our dream since we were little to play a college sport together.” “(I’m) rooming with him and it’ll be just like home,” Steve said. mike@buglenewspapers.com
Sports >> WOLVES, FROM PAGE 11 10 goals with five assists prior to her injury. “We’ve only had three girls that have scored goals,” said Clish, referring to Tirovolas, Lopatin (seven) and Mehicevic (five). We’re really looking for people to step up. “We’re giving all kinds of girls opportunities. We’ve even called some young girls up (from the sophomore team) because we’ve had so many injuries to see if maybe any of them could spark something.” Tirovolas, meanwhile, is scheduled to have surgery sometime this month. “The swelling is actually really
bad right now,” she said. “It was pretty emotional because I was having a pretty good season and it’s my junior year. But my parents, my Mom especially, gave me kind of some tough love. She saw me really upset and she kind of told me,‘You’re going to work at this and you will be back.’ ” And Tirovolas, who also is one shy of the all-time school record for most career assists (36), says she will be back for her senior year. She faces an estimated seven to nine months of rehab following the surgery. “It’s my senior year; I definitely want to get back,” she said.“I love my teammates and I definitely want to have one last year with them.”
The feeling is mutual.Tirovolas’ teammates call her Momma because, as Clish points out,“She takes care of everybody.” “She’s just a great person overall,” Clish said. “She’s been a leader in the off-season to get people to do all of the weight training, and on the field, doing a nice job of directing people.” Tirovolas credits her teammates, coaches and trainers for the success she’s enjoyed on the field. “Without them I obviously wouldn’t be scoring these goals and (getting) the assists,” she said. “The trainers that I work out with, they really help me in the off-season, coach (Fernando) Perez, and my coaches Rudy
THE BUGLE MAY 1, 2014 (Glenn) and (Brett) Clish.” Clish said he could see Tirovolas was going to be a special player when he had the opportunity to watch her in games while she was in middle school. “I knew coming in (as a freshman) that she would probably step right into the starting forward spot or centermid,” he said.“You could just tell because when I watched her that her skill set was pretty good. Just the way that he could juggle and control the ball, she’s one of the only girl players that I’ve had that could put a knuckle ball on as a shot. It’s impressive.” Record-setters at Niles West aren’t strangers to one another.
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Tirovolas is good friends with Wolves’ volleyball star Olivia Rusek, who owns the Niles West mark for most career kills. And recently, Tirovolas received a tweet from none other than women’s basketball phenom Jewell Loyd, now an all-American at Notre Dame who helped lead the Fighting Irish to the national championship game early last month. Loyd was in town and attended the Wolves’ 3-1 triumph over District 219 rival Niles North on April 17. That was the game in which Tirovolas scored the goal that gave her the new record. “It was just really cool (to get a tweet from Loyd),” she said. mike@buglenewspapers.com
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Hawks baseball, softball victorious over Niles West By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter
Maine South’s Bobby Pennington held Niles West’s usually potent lineup in check, limiting the Wolves to two hits and en route to a 5-0 Hawks triumph in CSL South action on April 22. Pennington fanned eight while Zach Parker doubled, singled and knocked in two runs—both RBIs coming in the Hawks’ five-run third inning. The Hawks and Wolves went at it again on April 24, and the result was basically the same: a shutout win for the Hawks—this one 8-0. Gehrig Parker pitched a complete game, striking out eight and walking one. Parker helped himself by slugging a solo homer, and Bobby Paddock doubled and singled. Maine South started last week with a 6-5 CSL crossover victory over Deerfield thanks to a Zach Parker hit and a Deerfield error in the seventh that brought home two runs. Andrew Depkon
was the winning pitcher and Pennington notched the save. Pennington, fresh off his 5-0 victory April 22, got the starting nod again on April 23 and went six innings in a 7-3 victory versus Glenbrook North. Zach Parker was again the catalyst offensively for the Hawks with two RBIs and two hits. Jarrett Gustafson also went 3-for-4. Niles West’s two shutout losses to Maine South unfortunately weren’t the only times the Wolves got blanked last week. The Wolves collected seven hits April 21, yet fell to Highland Park, 7-0. Matthew Delavega and Michael Gunartt had two hits apiece. But the Wolves had the lumber going north of the border when they visited Union Grove (Wis.) in a non-conference game April 23. They banged out 13 hits in an 11-8 victory. Tyler Stegich, the winning pitcher, went 3-for3, Blake Kons (two hits) and Jeremy Pignato each drove in a pair of runs, while Delavega and Christos Tountas had two hits
and an RBI each. Maine East was whitewashed on consecutive days, first by New Trier (9-0 on April 21) and then by Niles North (10-0 in five innings on April 22). David Schnobrich was the only Maine East player with a multi-hit game in either contest (two hits vs. New Trier). On April 24, the Demons were again shut out, this time 7-0 by Niles North. Schnobrich doubled and Jose Trujillo had two hits. The Demons did break a string of being shut out five straight games on Saturday,yet they ended up losing 11-4 to Lakeview. Dylan Kuffell pitched three scoreless innings in relief and went 2-for3 at bat. Schnobrich (RBI) and Lukas Parker each doubled, and Will Heins and Adrian Jalili drove in a run apiece. Notre Dame had only three hits April 24 at Rolling Meadows, but made them count en route to a 4-1 win. The Dons led 2-0 after one inning on a sacrifice fly by Matt Segovia, and Sam Ferri delivered a run-scoring single. Scott Kutchke started and Patrick
Dillon came on in relief. Joliet Catholic pounded the Dons, 12-0, in the first game of a doubleheader on Saturday. The Dons were held to three hits—all singles. JCA came up with a run in the bottom of the sixth to snap a 5-5 tie and defeat the Dons in Game 2, 6-5. Joe Rimac (RBI), Michael Ferri and Ian Steigerwald each hit doubles, and Sam Ferri (RBI) had two hits. A.J. Boehmer and Tommy Simon also had RBIs.
SOFTBALL Maine South vs. Niles West: Although she gave up eight hits, Jenna Christie pitched a complete game and recorded five strikeouts as the Hawks topped Niles West, 5-1, on April 21.Courtney Richardson doubled and had two RBIs for the Hawks, Sabrina Argaez went 3-for-4 with an RBI, and Emily Suwarski collected a double, single and an RBI. Maya Caballero (RBI) smacked a double for the Wolves, Shannon McHugh doubled and singled,and
Jayna Shaw singled twice. Payton Genis also pitched a complete game with five strikeouts. Niles West visited Waukegan on April 24, but the game ended up being suspended after the host Bulldogs had gained a 5-0 advantage. Hope Cherian (double) and Tatiyana Rodriguez each had two hits. Maine South scored in every inning of its 12-11 win that went eight innings April 23.The Hawks scored the winning run on walkoff bases-loaded walk. Sabrina Argaez (3-for-3, 3 RBIs) and winning pitcher Christie (two hits) each doubled twice. Emilie McGuire (3 RBIs) pounded out two home runs, and Faltin also homered. The Hawks and Lyons Township played to a scoreless tie through seven innings on April 25. Christie pitched the entire game, holding LT to four hits. Suwarski had one of Maine South’s two hits on the day, a double. >> see HAWKS | page 15
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BASEBALL Average Johnathan Kruppe, Benet Zack Thomas, Joliet West Cody Grosse, Joliet West Charlie Donovan, Westmont Anthony Rendina, Benet Dylan Kuffell, Maine East Christian Smith, Joliet Central Mike McGee, Plainfield East Tommy Franczak, Westmont Chris Whelan, Benet A.J. Boehmer, Notre Dame Jovany Urbieta, Plainfield East Hits Jovany Urbieta, Plainfield East Tommy Franczak, Westmont Cody Grosse, Joliet West Mike McGee, Plainfield East Zack Thomas, Joliet West Thomas Norton, Notre Dame Charlie Donovan, Westmont Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Matt Ryan, Plainfield Central A.J. Boehmer, Notre Dame Joe Donovan. Westmont Michael Ferri, Notre Dame Greg Pietrzak, Westmont Drew DeMumbrum, Plainfield East Sam Ferri, Notre Dame Runs Charlie Donovan, Westmont Cody Grosse, Joliet West Joe Donovan. Westmont Jeremy Quade, Lockport Greg Pietrzak, Westmont Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Zack Thomas, Joliet West Tommy Franczak, Westmont Michael Ferri, Notre Dame
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>> HawKS, from page 14 On Saturday, the Hawks played three games at the St. Charles East tourney. They were shut out by the host school, 10-0, as Richardson had a double and single. The Hawks also dropped a 10-2 contest to St. Ignatius. Christie had a double and RBI, while Liz Skoronski added an RBI. However, the Hawks fought back with three runs each in the fifth and sixths innings to overtake Rockford, 11-6. Richardson went 4-for-4 including a double and three RBIs. Kerry Foley (double) also had two hits and two RBIs, and Anderson—who pitched a complete game—drove in two runs. Argaez had two hits.
GIRLS SOCCER Maine South’s Emily O’Grady made some nice saves during the Hawks’ CSL South matchup with Evanston April 22, but the Wildkits salvaged a 1-0 win.
BOYS VOLLEYBALL Niles West split a pair of CSL South matches, bowing April 21 to Glenbrook South 25-20, 25-13, but beating Waukegan, 25-10, 2514 on April 23. Josef Narcisa and
Thomas Norton, Notre Dame RBI Tommy Franczak, Westmont Charlie Donovan, Westmont Matt Ryan, Plainfield Central Jovany Urbieta, Plainfield East Tyler Hair, Lockport Joe Boyle, Benet Mike McGee, Plainfield East Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Zack Thomas, Joliet West Thomas Norton, Notre Dame A.J. Boehmer, Notre Dame Greg Pietrzak, Westmont Doubles Chris Whelan, Benet Zach Goetschel, Joliet Central Andrew Morales, Joliet Central Johnathan Kruppe, Benet Jovany Urbieta, Plainfield East Matt Ryan, Plainfield Central Michael Ferri, Notre Dame Sam Ferri, Notre Dame HR Charlie Donovan, Westmont Joe Boyle, Benet ERA Noah Masa, Lockport Nick Marconi, Joliet West Zach Moran, Westmont Anthony Alessi, Westmont Russ Hoh, Lockport Matt Emerick, Benet Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Adnan Sator, Notre Dame Drew DeMumbrum, Plainfield East Strikeouts Griffin McGuire, Joliet West Noah Masa, Lockport Mike Formella, Lockport
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Sebastian Ahn each had four kills in the loss to Glenbrook South, Jordan Moy had 14 assists and Andrew Mihulet six digs. David Easter and Matt Leahu contributed four kills apiece vs. Waukegan, Narcisa and Moy finished with nine assists each, and Mihulet had four digs. The Wolves lost to Deerfield over the weekend, 25-21, 25-23, but beat Evanston 25-19, 2523. Eli Gelfand recorded seven kills and six digs, and Ahn had seven kills in the win. Narcisa and Moy totaled 11 and eight assists, respectively, and Patrick Corlaciu contributed 12 digs. Against Deerfield, Ahn led the team with 12 kills and Gelfand had nine. Moy piled up 27 assists and Mihulet finished with seven digs. Maine East knocked off Maine West 25-9, 25-23 as Lerin Mathew notched eight kills and five aces in the match on April 22. Leonard David also dished out 16 assists. The Demons chalked up a 2519, 25-8 win against Niles North on April 24. David’s 21 assists topped the Maine East lineup; Jan Suarez added six digs.
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Nick Rana, Plainfield Central 29 Trevor Henderson, Plainfield South 25 Drew DeMumbrum, Plainfield East 24 Wins Griffin McGuire, Joliet West 4-0 Austin Loehman, Westmont 3-1 Zach Moran, Westmont 3-0 Mike Formella, Lockport 3-2 Drew DeMumbrum, Plainfield East 3-0 SOFTBALL Average Summer Stitt, Lockport .514 Angelina Medo, Plainfield South .500 Dale Ryndak, Downers North .485 Maria Connell, Plainfield Central .468 Michaela Schlattman, Plainfield C. .466 Skye Osborne, Romeoville .452 Erica Krause, Lisle .441 Marissa Burns, Minooka .435 Alyssa Hajduk, Minooka .429 Tatiyana Rodriguez, Niles West .429 Ali Woitovich, Downers North .428 Joy Treasure, Joliet West .426 Hits Michaela Schlattman, Plainfield C. 34 Timi Tooley, Plainfield Central 26 Gretchen Egly, Plainfield Central 24 Kelly Pattison, Lockport 22 Maria Connell, Plainfield Central 22 Alylsia Rodriguez, Joliet West 21 Joy Treasure, Joliet West 20 Sammie Sabor, Plainfield Central 20 Summer Stitt, Lockport 19 Hannah Franceschini, Plainfield Central 19 Gabby Voulgaris, Lockport 19 Sarah Demasi, Lockport 19 Angela Giancarlo, Plainfield South 19 Allison Mangino, Plainfield Central 18 Tara Cannella, Plainfield Central 18 Jordan Harbacek, Plainfield South 18
Runs Michaela Schlattman, Plainfield C. Alylsia Rodriguez, Joliet West Erica Krause, Lisle Summer Stitt, Lockport Jennifer Ames, Joliet West Joy Treasure, Joliet West Ali Woitovich, Downers North Dale Ryndak, Downers North Kelly Pattison, Lockport Angela Giancarlo, Plainfield South Erin Johnson, Lisle Megan Carlson, Lisle RBI Ali Woitovich, Downers North Timi Tooley, Plainfield Central Dale Ryndak, Downers North Allison Mangino, Plainfield Central Summer Stitt, Lockport Megan Carlson, Lisle Erica Krause, Lisle Stephanie Abello, Benet Michaela Schlattman, Plainfield C. Maria Connell, Plainfield Central Angela Giancarlo, Plainfield South Joy Treasure, Joliet West Sarah Demasi, Lockport Sammie Sabor, Plainfield Central Doubles Sammie Sabor, Plainfield Central Timi Tooley, Plainfield Central Maria Connell, Plainfield Central Allison Mangino, Plainfield Central Alylsia Rodriguez, Joliet West Dale Ryndak, Downers North Ali Woitovich, Downers North Summer Stitt, Lockport Michaela Schlattman, Plainfield C. HR Stephanie Abello, Benet
Patt and Steve Renko each piled up five goals to lead the Wolves past the Hawks, 14-9, on April 22. Phil Wachowski set the pace offensively for Maine South with
four goals, while Makai DeNeveArnam had a hat trick. Maine East on April 22 obliterated Deerfield 20-5 behind a six-goal night from Mateo
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Ali Woitovich, Downers North Joy Treasure, Joliet West Gabby Voulgaris, Lockport ERA Dale Ryndak, Downers North Justine Cielenski, Lockport Alexa Zito, Minooka Alexa Anderson, Plainfield South Kalyn Putman, Lockport Strikeouts Dale Ryndak, Downers North Jordan Harbacek, Plainfield South Brooklyn Daly, Plainfield Central Joy Treasure, Joliet West Summer Stitt, Lockport Justine Cielenski, Lockport Kalyn Putman, Lockport Wins Dale Ryndak, Downers North Joy Treasure, Joliet West Molly Moran, Benet Brooklyn Daly, Plainfield Central SOCCER Goals Heather Handwork, Plainfield North Vicki Tirovolas, Niles West Sara Stevens, Plainfield North Nichole Lopatin, Niles West Calli Tomko, Lisle Shayna Dheel, Plainfield North Emela Mehicevic, Niles West Shannon Coughlin, Plainfield East Assists Shayna Dheel, Plainfield North Breann Hutchinson, Lisle Heather Handwork, Plainfield North Sam Elster, Plainfield North Nichole Lopatin, Niles West Vicki Tirovolas, Niles West Emela Mehicevic, Niles West
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Mozomara. Providing hat tricks for the Demons were James Caldwell, Ricky Pokorski and Sumair Sheik. Erick Nguyen also scored twice.
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Re-evaluating your savings priorities four years. Dear Dave, Having a college fund set I noticed that your Baby Steps aside by your parents is really list puts saving for retirement nice, if they can afford that before saving for your kid’s kind of thing. But you can college fund. go to school by getting Sending your good grades, applying kids to college for scholarships, working would come first your tail off and choosing on the timeline, a school you can afford. I so what is your believe in education, but reasoning behind there are lots of ways to this? get a college degree other Jen than having your parents Dear Jen, foot the bill. Besides, the I advise Dave Says last time I checked there this approach money advice weren’t any good ways to b e c a u s e by dave ramsey retire that didn’t include everyone is saving and preparing for going to retire someday, unless, retirement beforehand. I mean, of course, they happen to die you can always try to live off before reaching retirement age. Retiring and eating are Social Insecurity, but I don’t necessities. College is a luxury. consider that a plan. In short, college funding is Lots of people succeed in life without going to college, and not a necessity. That’s why it thousands have worked their follows saving for retirement way through college. I worked in the Baby Steps. Should you 40 to 60 hours a week in try to save up for your kid’s college, and I still graduated in college education? Sure, if
you can. But there are lots of parents out there who won’t be able to pay a dime toward someone’s college education. And that doesn’t make them bad parents! —Dave
What should I do now? Dear Dave, I think I made a big mistake when I bought my car. I’m having a hard time affording the $500 a month payments, because I only make minimum wage at my job and work 35 hours a week. My boyfriend, who was supposed to help me pay for it, has moved out and left me. I owe $20,000 on the car, but I know it’s still worth about $19,000. What can I do? Rachel Dear Rachel, Sell the car! You went car crazy and bought a vehicle that was way out of your league. Right now, your entire financial world is wrapped up
in paying for this thing. And depending on a boyfriend to help make the payments was a big mistake, too. When he left, so did the financial support. At this point all you need is enough to cover the hole you dug. Go to your local bank or credit union and try to get a very small loan from them— about $3,000. I hate debt, but you really don’t have a lot of options here. Then, if the car will sell for $19,000, get it sold and use $1,000 to cover the difference. After that, take the remaining money and buy yourself a little beater. I’m talking about basic, ugly transportation. The next step is to pick up a part-time job on the side, and work like crazy for a few months to get that loan paid back as quickly as possible. Don’t ever do this kind of thing again, Rachel, in giving and life in general! —Dave
*Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 6 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Ramsey on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.
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Niles Senior Center For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, please check the Naturally Active Program Guides or call the Niles Senior Center at 5888420. Information about the Niles Senior Center can be found on the Village of Niles Website at www.vniles.com. Click on “Departments” (upper left), and then Click on “Senior” You can now see what’s new at the Senior Center. Advanced registration is required for programs. For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, call the Niles Senior Center at 847588-8420 Individuals must be a registered member of the Niles Senior Center to receive the member price. Non members are invited to participate in programs at the non-member price. For more information about membership and programs, contact the Senior Center. Issues in the News • 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays This dynamic, refreshing class is led by long time leader of this program, Arlene Golub. This group is filled with folks from all walks of life, retired or not, who want to keep abreast of a broad spectrum of what is occurring locally and worldwide. Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued. Please call the NSC at 847-5888420 for more information.
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Got the dot? It may save your life Assist first responders with the information they need. Become part of the Illinois Dot Program. The Illinois Dot Program is a statewide initiative designed to provide vital medical information on vehicle drivers and passengers. Information contained on the medical card can assist first responders in the “Golden Hour” immediately following a serious crash. This can very well mean the difference between life and death. For more information, please contact the Niles Senior Center (847 588-8420). Social Bridge players needed! Every Tuesday, 12:30pm, contact Jaymi at the Niles Senior Center for more information. Pre-Introduction to Computers Tuesdays & Thursdays, May 6-15, 9:00am-10:30am. $20M/$25NM Yoga in Chairs Yoga is all about flexibility… and we are flexible about whether you sit, hold on or stand. Thursdays, May 1-29, 10:45am-11:45am. $30M/$35NM Carmen Derby It’s the Men’s Club annual Carmen Derby – open to all! Enjoy a delicious box-style lunch, then get ready to cheer on your “favorite horse” in our eight races! There will be prizes awarded. Friday, May 2, 11:30am-1:30pm, $12M/$17NM Lunch to Benefit… WINGS Invite your friends & family to a delicious lunch! All proceeds go to WINGS, whose mission is to provide a continuum of integrated services in an effort to domestic violence and homelessness one family at a time. Lunch includes a $2 hot dog, chips and cookie. Monday,
May 5, 11:30am-1:00pm or until supplies last. Culver Concert Orchestra Performance The Culver Concert Orchestra, Concert Band and Choir will be at the Niles Senior Center. Also performing will be our very own Golden Notes and Niles Rhythm Band. Refreshments will follow the performance. Open to everyone! Wednesday, May 7, 1:00pm $2M/$3NM Hooked on Fishing All outings meet at 8:00am at the designated location. Cost includes: morning snacks, juice, bait and lunch. Register for the outings at the Niles Senior Center. Maps available at the Front Desk. $15M/$20NM. Fish Lake Beach – Friday, May 23 Spring BBQ – Hosted by the Niles Senior Men’s Club It’s finally Spring!! Time for a rockin’ good time with the music of “the Rockin’ Fenderskirts” and delicious food. We will begin with hamburgers, hot dogs, German potato salad, cole slaw, and dessert. Stay for the music and the raffles! Kick off the warm weather with a fun time! There is reserved seating. Strict deadline for reserved seating is Friday, May 30. Friday, June 6, 11:30am-2:00pm, $15M/$20NM St. Charles Lunch & Cruise Join us as we head to the beautiful St. Charles area. We will dine overlooking the river at the Riverside restaurant. Lunch will include a choice of Caesar chicken and pasta or grilled salmon with linguini. After lunch we will cruise the river on the St. Charles Paddlewheel Riverboat. Thursday, June 12, 10:30am5:00pm, $54M/$59NM
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Senior Center Senior Center Memberships Senior Center membership begins at age 55. Our quarterly new and prospective member meetings will you give information on the many activities, programs, events and services offered. Membership dues are: Single: $46 Resident, $65 Non-Resident Couple: $70 Resident, $99 Non-Resident Over 90 Single: $23 Resident, $32.50 Non-Resident Over 90 Couple: $35 Resident, $49.50 Non-Resident Enjoy these Senior Center Membership benefits: Priority registration and special rates for Active Adult programs, events & trips; A drop-in social center open 7 days a week; Free members-only unique monthly programming and activities; A variety of free clubs for many interests and hobbies; Monthly Newsletter delivered to your home; and Volunteer Opportunities. Enjoy these facility amenities as a Senior Center Member: Large meeting hall; Classrooms; Full service kitchen; Stage with sound system; Ceramic room and kiln; 2 large screen TVs; Game tables; 4 ping pong tables; Variety of solitary and group activities for member use; Members art displays; Free Lending Library; and Free Medical Lending Closet (limited quantities) For more information, call 847-692-3597. Bridge If bridge is of interest there are several opportunities to enjoy the game. Groups meet on Friday mornings, Sunday afternoons, and Couple’s Bridge meets the first Thursday of the month. Call the Center at 847-692-3597 for more information or to be put in touch with one of the group moderators. Senior Center Clubs Men’s Club: 1st & 2nd Tuesday of the month. Join us as we plan fun and exciting events, as well as make a difference in our community. Book Worms: 1st Thursday
of the month, 1 p.m. Love to read? Join us every month for a discussion pertaining to a variety of books . One per month . Camera Club: 4th Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m. Join our camera club as they provide instruction and interesting slideshows on a variety of different topics . Money Matters with Chris Valentine: 1st & 3rd Monday of the Month, 10 a.m. Chris Valentine from Edward Jones presents a program of financial tips and answers your questions Opera Arts Club with Leo Rizzetto. 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, Noon. Do you have a love for opera and/or musicals? Leo Rizzetto, opera aficionado, presents a variety of majestic operas and toe tapping musicals. Computer Club: 1st Wednesday of the month, 1:30 p.m. Need a computer refresher course or just help learning the computer? Join Richard Brandt as he leads the group . Come with questions. Handicrafters: every Friday, 10 a.m. Do you knit, crochet, sew, quilt, cross-stitch, or embroider? We make items for the Annual Holiday Bazaar and the V .A . Hospitals . We provide the supplies for these events, or you can work on your own project . Beginners are welcome! Ongoing activities Following are number of ongoing activities at the Center: • Woodcarvers meet Thursdays at 9 a.m.…a free activity: • Gamers, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays play dominos, hand and foot, scrabble for rummikube … also free. • Ceramics students meet 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays and Tuesdays and work on projects of your choice. There is a charge of $7 per class. • Pinochle players meet the second Monday, Third Thursday and every Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. • Table tennis players start play at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. All abilities are welcome for this free activity. • Have you ever thought of tap dancing? This is a fun way of exercising. The class is at 12:30 p.m. Tuesdays. The fee is $10 for members and $15 for >> see seniors | page 21
Senior Style >> seniors, from page 20 non-members. Annual Fashion Show May 2 12:30 to 3 p,m. Ages 55 & Up. $45 members, $50 non-members. It’s spring and time to check out this year’s latest fashions! Join your friends from the Park Ridge Park District Senior Center for an afternoon including lunch, fashion and a raffle . The Senior Center’s Annual Fashion Show will be held at Fountain Blue in Des Plaines, and features fashions modeled by members of the Senior Center. Just Lunch May 9, 12:30 p.m. Ages 55 & Up. $7 members , $9 nonmembers. Looking for good company and a delicious meal? Look no further! Join us monthly for a warm meal prepared by All on the Road Catering at the Senior Center . Stay afterwards for good company and a game or two of cards . SC Choraliers, Uketones & Tappers May 19 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Ages 55 & Up. $15 members, $17 non-members. Join our very own Senior Center Choraliers, Tappers and Uketones during their annual spring performance . Lunch is catered by Inglenook. Senior Center Open House & Tea May 29 9 a.m. to noon. Ages 55 & Up. FREE. This complimentary event is a show and tell of the activities and programs that the Park Ridge Park District Senior Center offers . Stop in to meet instructors and program participants to get first- hand testimonies of the activities offered . Tea begins at 11:00am .
The Center for Concern Volunteer needed Volunteer help needed at the reception desk of the Center of Concern in Park Ridge. This 35 year old social service agency helps maintain senior citizens in their homes and provides housing assistance enabling them to live with dignity and independence. Call Jim at 847-823-0453. Very flexible hours and other volunteer opportunities are available.
Unless otherwise noted, all services are offered at The Center of Concern offices at 1580 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 310, in Park Ridge. For services that require an appointment, call 847-8230453 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, or 9 a.m. to noon Friday. Preparation of simple wills and durable powers of attorney for health care and property also is available by appointment. Homeowners desiring additional income, companionship, or the ability to remain in their homes may wish to consider The Center of Concern’s shared housing program. Residents are matched with screened applicants who possess a temperament suitable to shared accommodations. The Center of Concern also offers friendly visitors for the homebound, programs designed to prevent homelessness, and volunteer opportunities in the office and in the field. The Center’s web site is www.centerofconcern. org. Calendar Please call 847-823-0453 to schedule an appointment for any service listed below. • Tuesdays, Thursdays in May Inquiries related to volunteer opportunities • Mon. May 5, 12, and 19 Employment counseling (by appt. only) • Tues., May 6 and 20 Medicare counseling (sponsored by the federallyfunded Senior Health Insurance Program) (by appt. only) • Wed., May 7, 14, 21, and 28 Grief and Loss Counseling • Wed., May 7, 14, 21, and 28 Free supportive services for isolated seniors and family caregivers of Maine Township • Sat., May 10 and May 31 Legal counseling (by appt. only) • Mon., May 12 Alzheimer’s caregivers support group, 10:00 a.m. • Thurs., May 15 and 29 Preparation of Simple Wills, Durable Powers of Attorney for Healthcare and Property (by appt. only) • Sun., May 18 Coffee and Classics (Intergenerational Car Show), Park Ridge Public Library Parking Lot,
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. • Sat., May 31 Blood pressure & blood sugar testing, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (no appointment needed) Homeowners desiring additional income, companionship, or the ability to remain in their homes may wish to consider The Center of Concern’s shared housing program. Residents are matched with screened applicants who possess a temperament suitable to shared accommodations.
Morton Grove North Shore Senior Center North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Social Services Office has space in the American Legion Memorial Civic Center at 6140 Dempster Street. Information and assistance is provided to individuals of all ages including access to public benefits, referrals for a variety of community programs, on-site and off-site support groups, and applications for the Village financial assistance program. A monthly Caregiver Support Group meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. On-site appointments are available for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, with Senior Health Insurance Program volunteers, and to discuss individual concerns of all kinds. Monthly wellness programs offered include cholesterol screening, diabetes screening, and a foot care clinic. Appointments are available by calling 847-470-5223. For information or an appointment to discuss your needs, call Mary Senn at 847663-3072. Volunteer opportunities Do you have great people skills? Do you enjoy reception work? North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove has opening for people to help at our front desk, greeting guests, directing calls, and assisting with registrations. Please contact Volunteer Services at 847.784.6052 for details. Senior Center membership Become a member of North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus and
THE BUGLE MAY 1, 2014 21 enjoy opportunities to live A Loaf of Bread, A Slice of History longer, happier, healthier lives Wednesday, May 14 1 through an array of programs, – 2:30 p.m. Bread is part of activities, trips and services. everyday and religious life Members receive a discount around the world. In this on all programs, activities, digital survey, artist and world and trips, Lifelong Learning traveler Sara Drower will Program Catalog, information trace the history of bread. Sara on local, state, and federal will also explore the breads issues affecting seniors, and that are part of superstitions, invitations to special events folklore, and celebrations along and presentations. with artisan and gluten-free Membership dues are $20 breads. Be sure to save room to for an individual and $35 for taste some delicious samples! a couple/household for a full $8 member; $11 non-member. year. Everyone welcome! Call Call 847-470-5223 to register. North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus at Gardening for Life Enrichment 847-470-5223 from 9 a.m. to --Kitchen Herb Garden 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Thursday, May 15 1 Center, 6140 Dempster Street – 2:00 p.m. Gardening for Life in Morton Grove, to become a Enrichment is a new series member. offered by the Chicago Botanic Garden Horticultural Therapy Introduction to Mah Jongg Services. Enjoy the peace, joy, Tuesdays, May 6 – June and fun of working with plants 24 1 – 3:00 p.m. Learn and nature in these enjoyable the exciting tile game Mah classes. No crawling on your Jongg! This class is for those knees or digging in the yard! with no experience as well Learn about a variety of as those wanting to brush up garden herbs and how to grow their skills. You will learn tile them in your own kitchen with recognition, fundamentals, and the help of a horticulturist strategy. Students must have from the Chicago Botanic their own current Mah Jongg Gardens. Materials included. card for class. $49 member; $19 member; $25 non-member. $65 non-member. Call 847-470- Call 847-470-5223 to register. 5223 to register. The Roosevelt Women Mondays, May 5 & 12 1 – 2:30 p.m. While President of the United States, Franklin Delano Roosevelt had many sources of support and advice, such as his cabinet and his close friends. He also had a group of women from whom he gained political help and emotional support. This class focuses on five of them; smart, savvy, and intensely loyal, these women were directly involved in guiding the United States through some of its darkest years. $16 member; $22 nonmember. Call 847-470-5223 to register. Introduction to Beading Fridays, May 9, 16 & 23. 10 a.m. – noon. Make fun jewelry and accessories while you learn the fundamentals of beading. You’ll learn the tools, materials, and methods of beading, and experiment with color and design. Use your imagination to create original pieces to take home after each class. $35 member; $42 non-member. Beading kit and materials included. Call 847470-5223 to register.
Hits of Ferrante & Teicher Monday, May 19, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Discover the magic of two pianos playing beautiful melodies. Ferrante and Teicher gave the world unforgettable arrangements of great songs for two pianos and orchestra. Enjoy Theme from The Apartment, Tonight, Exodus, My Funny Valentine, and much more! $8 member; $11 nonmember. Call 847-470-5223 to register. Gardening for Life Enrichment --Pressed Flower Greeting Cards Thursday, July 17 1 – 2:00 p.m. Gardening for Life Enrichment is a new series offered by the Chicago Botanic Garden Horticultural Therapy Services. Enjoy the peace, joy, and fun of working with plants and nature in these enjoyable classes. No crawling on your knees or digging in the yard! Create one-of-a-kind natural plant and dried flower greeting cards with the help of a professional floral designer from the Chicago Botanic Gardens. Materials included! $19 member; $25 non-member. Call 847-470-5223 to register.
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MAY 1 In Old Chicago (1937) & Jesse James (1939), with special guests, Tyrone Power family. Pickwick Theater, 5 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge. Admission is $5 for everyone at or before 6 p.m. and for children under 12 and senior citizens 65 and older. After 6 p.m., general admission is seven dollars. Admission is $7 ($5 for seniors). All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.parkridgeclassicfilm. com.
MAY 2 Travel Soccer Tryouts (FREE) Olympiacos Soccer Club. 5 p.m. Maine East High School, Park Ridge. Tryout fields located at the south-east corner of the school (corner of Farrell and Vernon).
MAY 3 Silver Screen Series: ‘The Shop Around the Corner. 2 p.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Two employees at a gift shop can barely stand one another in person, however they’re falling in love through the mail as each other’s anonymous pen pal. Cast: Margaret Sullavan, James Stewart. Join us on the 1st Saturday of each month at 2 pm for films from the “Golden Age of Cinema” and other famous favorites in our Silver Screen Series. Call 847-929-5101 or check out the Movies & More page on www.mgpl.org to learn more. Pub Trivia Night: MGPL at The Bringer Inn. 7 p.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. So you think you’re smarter than your neighbors? Well, prove it! Come to The Bringer Inn at 6230 Lincoln Ave.
in Morton Grove for a fun and challenging evening of trivia. Participants will compete in groups of up to four, and the winning team will win a gift certificate donated by the Bringer Inn. Questions created by MGPL librarians will test your knowledge on a variety of topics. Registration opens: 9 am April 9, 2014. For more information or to register, go to calendar.mgpl.org or call 847929-5101.
MAY 4 Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band Annual Spring Concert “Bohemian Rhapsody.” 7 p.m. Adlai Stevenson High School Performing Arts Center, 1 Stevenson Drive, Lincolnshire. The Buffalo Grove Symphonic Band’s 13th Annual Spring Concert celebrates all things Bohemian - music of Czech composers such as Weinberger, Smetana, Hummel, and Dvorak as well as music of both the Parisian and American “Bohemian” Lifestyle with music from “La Boheme” and jazz classics from the “Beat” or “Bop” era including Miles Davis, Thelonius Monk, and Dexter Gordon. Our featured soloist is well-known trumpet virtuoso and North Park University Band Director, Dr. Joe Lill in the Hummel Trumpet Concerto. “Wait! You call the concert “Bohemian Rhapsody”. Where is the song “Bohemian Rhapsody” by Queen?” you say. Come to the concert and be prepared to take out your (silenced) cell phones.
MAY 5 Maker Monday. 4:30 p.m. Niles Public Library, Niles. Join us once a month in the Middle Ground when we make extraordinary things out of ordinary stuff.
MAY 6 Inside Writing and Publishing. 7 p.m. Niles Public Library, Niles. Selfpublishing:Doing it By the Book: Thriller author Libby Fischer Hellmann explains her move to self-publishing. Hellmann discusses the differences, benefits, drawbacks, and costs of doing it yourself vs traditional publishing.
MAY 7 Senior Center Book Talk: Fast Fiction. 1 p.m. North Shore Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street, Morton Grove. Daunted by the bulky tomes looming on your nightstand? If so, a librarian from the Morton Grove Public Library will have a list of little gems that will deliver great stories without weighing you down. The book talk will be held at the North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove: 6140 Dempster Street, Morton Grove, IL, 60053. To register please call: 847.470.5223.
MAY 8 The Chicago Lighthouse Presents: Adventure Club. 10 a.m. The Chicago Lighthouse North 222 Waukegan Rd., Glenview. For ages 2-6, The Chicago Lighthouse North invites you to join us as we discover and explore recreational activities for children with visual impairments in the northern suburbs. Additional fees may be required, dependent on event. Specific hours of each Adventure Group may vary due to availability of communitybased events. This is a 6-week program, beginning on May 8th, every Thursday until June 12th. Fee: $48
MAY 9 “An Evening With Roy Zimmerman.” 7 p.m. The
Ethical Humanist Society of Chicago, 7574 N. Lincoln Ave., Skokie. The FFRF Metropolitan Chicago Chapter is proud to present satirical singer/ songwriter Roy Zimmerman for an evening of music and laughs. Join in as Roy lends his progressive-leaning views to creationism, same-sex marriage, guns, marijuana, abstinence, ignorance, war and greed to the struggle for peace and social justice. Tickets: $25.
JUNE 19 Gone With The Wind (1939). Pickwick Theater, 5 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge. Admission is $5 for everyone at or before 6 p.m. and for children under 12 and senior citizens 65 and older. After 6 p.m., general admission is seven dollars. Admission is $7 ($5 for seniors). All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www. parkridgeclassicfilm.com.
ONGOING Live Jazz Jam at Chambers. Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Chambers Seafood Grill & Chop House, 6881 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles. Come join us for dinner and live jazz. John Bany is one of Chicago’s best and most interesting bass players. His bass playing, in addition to his unique vocal style, has delighted audiences everywhere. He is a, veteran bass player, John has played at a number of festivals including: the original Big Horn (Ivanhoe, Illinois), the Chicago Jazz Festival (9 appearances), the Mid-American Jazz Festival (St. Louis, Missouri), Elkhart Jazz Festival (13 appearances) and the Atlanta World Music Fest. FISH Seeking Volunteers. Due to the economy, FISH is experiencing over a 40 percent rise in ridership. It is straining
both the volunteer service level and budget. Since 1971, FISH volunteers have been serving Park Ridge and Maine Township residents by providing free rides to medical appointments. To continue to provide a high level of service to all residents of Maine Township, FISH needs volunteers. Can you spare four hours per month to drive neighbors to medical appointments? To volunteer, call Ed Oken, President, 847 696-0761. Meet US Rep Schakowsky’s Representative. Every Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon at the Park Ridge Library. A member of U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky’s Evanston office will be at the library every Wednesday morning to answer your questions about government, health care, retirement issues, immigration visas, and anything else related to federal benefits. For more information, contact Ann Limjoco at 847-328-3409. Stroke Club. 3-4:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Center for Advanced Care, Room 1220, 1700 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. This is a free program for stroke victims and survivors (plus a guest). Free parking is available in the attached parking garage. For more information contact Meg Potterfield, 847-723-4765 or Dorene Wlodarski, 847-2962470. TOPS Club. 8:30-10 a.m. every Tuesday at the Feldman Rec Center, 8800 W. Kathy Lane, Niles. Lose weight with TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Everyone is welcome. Call Dorene Wlodarski, 847296-2470 or Lenore Lunquist, 847-729-2530 for more information.
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2014 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo Photos & Story By Alex V. Hernandez | Staff Reporter omic book fans converged on McCormick Place last weekend for the for the 2014 Chicago Comic & Entertainment Expo (C2E2). The convention’s doors opened April 25 and featured the latest and greatest from the worlds of comics, movies, television, toys, anime, manga and video games. Comic book fans were also able to attend panels and presentations from professional and independent comic book writers and artists, including Marvel Comics and Dark Horse Comics. One of the independent creators was Tay Nolte. He came down to C2E2 from Milwaukee, WI and was selling prints from his online comic that satirized office motivational posters.
“The comic is ‘The Zombie Office,’” said Nolte. “It takes place in a fictional corporation where the company, in order to save money, has brought in zombies as cheap labor.” He said the comic primarily takes place in the company’s marketing department, where one of the employees is tasked with training one of the newly hired new undead employees. “They come up with these motivational posters to help with the company’s zombie-human relations,” he said. Comic book fans in attendance also dressed up as their favorite pop culture characters with costumes they designed themselves.
artist danny haas displays his star wars-inspired art at his booth in artist alley at this year’s c2e2.
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