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Chamber announces Green Business Award Recipient - Ash & Willow Eco Salon and Beauty Apothecary congratulations to the recipient of the park ridge chamber of commerce’s 2019 park ridge green business award, ash & willow eco salon & beauty apothecary

faction of knowing that they too are making a difference by patronizing a local business that practices sustainability benefiting our world for generations to come.

Join the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce as we honor Ash & Willow Eco Salon and Beauty Apothecary and our 2019 Community Stars during our “Night of Stars” Dinner Dance on February 15. Register at www. parkridgechamber.org/calen... or contact the PRCC at 847-825-3121 or info@parkridgechamber.org.

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Health Dept. closely monitoring new Coronavirus residents are at low risk The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is taking action to prevent the spread of respiratory illness caused by a new coronavirus (named “2019-nCoV”) that was first detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China.

Travelers from Wuhan are being screened for illness at O’Hare Airport

and other cities in the United States.

The virus is NOT currently spreading in the United States.

There are ongoing investigations to learn more, and the Skokie Health Department is receiving daily updates. Information will be shared as it becomes available.

Based on what we know right now, the immediate health risk to Skokie residents is low. Please check these links for more information on 2019-

nCoV, including the number of cases in the U.S. and the world: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/ Illinois Department of Public Health: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/ topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus/ faq Residents may also call the Skokie Health Department at 847-933-8252 with questions about the virus.

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city revokes certificate of operation for taxicab company Park Ridge Dispatch Inc. was found to be in violation of city ordinance 10-2-4, which requires taxicab companies to pay an annual fee for its Certificate of Operation, due the first day

thought I would spit it out, but, it was delicious.”

district 64 to compete in special olympics spring games pace proposes route changes The City has been contacted

by Pace in regards to proposed service changes that would affect Park Ridge riders. Proposed changes would include routes 215, 225, 226, 422, and 423; the addition of Route 424; and, the discontinuation of Routes 210 and 421.

Pace is seeking public input on the next phase of these service improvements and will be holding six public hearings throughout its service region.

For more information, please visit pacebus.com.

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olly Santelli, owner of Ash & Willow Eco Salon and Beauty Apothecary, not only tries to make her salon sustainable, but has also made it a core value – considering both environmental and social impacts with every decision she makes. Eco-friendly practices are what sets her salon apart.

Ash & Willow is certified sustainable Green Circle Salon - a program that helps them recycle up to 95% of the salon waste including hair, color tubes, foil, aerosol cans, and virtually anything used in the salon.

In 2018, Ash & Willow recycled 615 lbs of solid waste and 65 lbs of liquid waste in addition to actively using the regular city recycling program which is not included in the numbers.

The salon incorporated reclaimed wood and brick into their décor, restored the old original ceiling from 1920, uses high efficiency water heaters, air conditioning, and LED lighting which all contribute to their sustainability. Eco Heads are used on shampoo bowls which help clean and conserve water and glass beverage cups are used for serving coffee made in a reusable glass coffee pot.

Additionally, the hair care brands used are passionate about sustainability and use green practices.

Ash & Willow Eco Salon and Beauty Apothecary clients leave with not only beautiful hair, but also the satis-

of January, each year. Additionally, the company was found to be “Not in Good Standing” with the Illinois Secretary of State; the owner received a recent citation for operating a company owned vehicle on a suspended license, speeding and expired registration; and, the company’s owner does not hold a current chauffeur license

with the City of Park Ridge. All members of the Park Ridge City Council voted unanimously at its January 21 City Council meeting to revoke the Certificate of Operation of Park Ridge Dispatch, Inc. For additional information or alternative transportation suggestions, please call the Administration Department 847/318-5209.

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students making sauerkraut learn to love It, learn about healthy benefits Niles West German 2 Honors students were busy making sauerkraut last semester. They prepared the sauerkraut in class and allowed it to ferment for 15 weeks, which is considered quite a long time. German teacher Josef Neumayer said, “As part of our sauerkraut-making unit, we discussed the economy of cabbage, culinary practices, cultural significance, and we ended with the importance of probiotics and health and wellness.”

The longer sauerkraut ferments, the more the flavor develops, so last week the students sampled the results and decided the flavor was just right and it was ready to share. Students took home a jar to share or cook a meal for their family over the weekend. Neumayer said, “This batch was amazing.” For many of his students, it was their first time trying sauerkraut and now there are some big fans.

Joshua Saville said, “At first the salt was overwhelming, but afterwards it was tolerable and then delicious.”

“It was crazy how easy it is to make sauerkraut,” said Mohtadi Syed. “We only used two ingredients. I learned a lot about fermentation and probiotics. I

District 64 will compete in the Special Olympics Spring Games at Prospect High School on April 25-26. Special Olympics is an athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children, ages 8 and up with disabilities.

In order to be eligible for participation in Special Olympics, every athlete must have a valid application for participation (Medapp) on file with Special Olympics Illinois prior to the start of training. The deadline in District 64 is Feb. 27, 2020. To view the form, visit our Special Olympics page here.

hit a homerun for literacy District 64 will host a World Read Aloud event with a baseball theme. The program, part of Parent University, will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 5 at the Field Elementary School’s Learning Resource Center. The event will include a virtual visit from authors David A. Kelly, author of “The Ballpark Mysteries” series and Dan Gutman, author of “Baseball Card Aventure” series, “My Weird School” series and many others. Participants will read aloud, create personalized bookmarks and enjoy new books and tasty treats. Attendees are encouraged to wear their favorite baseball attire.

Field School is located at 707 N. Wisner Avenue, Park Ridge.

myths and realities about snakes Fear and fascination have surrounded snakes for centuries. In s-s-s-celebration of National Serpent Day, Little Red Schoolhouse naturalist George Klut debunked four common misconceptions about these reptiles.

Myth 1: Snakes dislocate their jaws to eat. Snakes have two, unfused and flexible lower mandibles (jawbones) that allow them to swallow prey, sometimes much larger than their heads, whole. Their teeth are designed to hold rather than chew prey.

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FEBRUARY 6 PLAINFIELD valenTIne’s day cookIe decoraTIng wITh mIleTTe’s cakes. 7:15-8 p.m. Plainfield Public Library District. This program is intended for those in grades 6 to 12. Learn decorating techniques including how to pipe icing from the experts at Milette’s Cakes. You will even get to take your delicious creations home to friends and family just in time for Valentine’s Day. FEBRUARY 6 DES PLAINES valenTIne orIgamI. 2:30-3:30 p.m. Des Plaines Public Library. Make a Valentine heart just in time for Valentine’s Day 2020. The Origami heart is easy to make and perfect for all the valentines in your life.

FEBRUARY 6 LOCKPORT craFTy hearTs. 6-7 p.m. Lockport Branch White Oak Library District. Drop in to create beautiful heart themed crafts. Make the perfect Valentine’s Day gift for the ones you love. All ages’ welcome.

FEBRUARY 7 NAPERVILLE amerIcan gIrl® doll valenTIne’s day. 6:307:30 p.m. Alfred Rubin Riverwalk Community Center. Bring your American Girl or any other similar sized doll to this unique Valentine activity.

Enjoy decorating a special two-piece holiday outfit and adorable pink, red and white jewelry.

FEBRUARY 8 DOWNERS GROVE robIn’s dog sTars. 10:30-11:15 a.m. Downers Grove Public Library. Come and see some amazing dogs jump through hoops, dance, climb a ladder, and more! You may even learn a trick for your own pet! Meeting Room.

FEBRUARY 8 NILES cusTom valenTIne’s book bag. 10-11:30 a.m. Niles-Maine District Library. Using the Silhouette Cameo and heat transfer vinyl you will personalize a book bag to wear your heart on this Valentine’s Day! Supplies provided. Basic computer skills required.

FEBRUARY 8 SKOKIE dIy valenTIne’s day cards. 1-2 p.m. Skokie Public Library. Get crafty and share some love by making some Valentine’s Day cards. Drop-in event for grades 6-12.

FEBRUARY 8 ROMEOVILLE daddy daughTer maTInee ball. 2:30-9 p.m. Recreation Center. Make lasting memories together as you dance the night away while enjoying an evening filled with food and drinks, dessert, and dancing. If the evening isn’t enough time we also will have a matinee prior to the event to add to the fun.

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Dave Says: Don’t let ‘little kid’ ruin your financial plans dear dave: We’re debt-free except for our home, and we’ll have our fully funded emergency fund of three to six months of expenses — we’ve agreed on six months’ worth — saved up by the end of February. We’re also setting aside a little each month to buy a newer car with cash later. We’re

about $5,000 from our car fund goal, but my husband is getting impatient.

He wants us to go ahead a finance the remainder, since it’s a relatively small amount. He has tried to justify this by mentioning that you don’t seem to have a problem with people borrowing money to buy a house. Could you explain the difference?

lana A: OK, first things first. I don’t like debt of any kind. I don’t really like borrowing for a house, but I’m not unreasonable. I tolerate mortgage loans, as long as people use a 15-year, fixed rate mortgage with payments that are no more than a fourth of their monthly take-home pay. A house is often the

largest purchase in a person’s life, and one most people can’t achieve based solely on saving. I still recommend, however, setting aside as much as possible for a down payment before taking out a mortgage.

Here’s the thing. Cars go down in value, while traditional homes generally increase in value substantially

over the years. Plus, you can get an absolutely great, pre-owned car for $10,000 to $15,000. This is an amount which, in my mind, is doable over the course of several months through determined saving and living on a budget. Depending on where you live, a good home can cost 10 to 20 times that much.

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BASKETBALL SOCCER CROSS COUNTRY FOOTBALL SOCCER TENNIS BASEBALL SOFTBALL VOLLEYBALL TRACK & FIELD SWIMMING CHEERLEADING DANCE bowlIng FeaTure

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gardiner twins carry out family tradition while helping lead maine south to a successful season by ryan osTry bugle staff

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To say that the Gardiner twins mirror each other in almost every way would be a large understatement.

The Maine South juniors have both eclipsed the 500-point mark, Niamh is 5-feet-11 and Nicole is 5-feet-10, they both average double-digit points per game, they were born one minute a part and not to mention, they are both incredibly competitive.

“Both girls are both very special athletes,” said coach Jeff Hamann.

“They get it done in the classroom, they’re both role models, humble and just overall great kids.”

Throughout the season, both sisters have been key contributors to the Hawks (22-5, 7-2), as they have been averaging 10.4 points per game and being the main vocal point for the Hawks offense.

From a young age, both sisters competitive nature came from

their two older brothers who were no strangers to Hawks basketball.

Joe and John were both integral players during their time at Maine South, and both Niamh and Nicole said they helped them evolve as basketball players.

“We’ve always played with our older brothers and that’s how we both kind off got more competitive as time went on,” Nicole said.

“We’re all a very competitive family, and for us, we have been playing sports since we were in kindergarten, that’s just who we are.”

As the two brothers and sisters played in their back yard in Park Ridge, they also have another family member who has made his way beyond the high school realm.

Their cousin, Tommy Gardiner, a Maine South graduate, is a sophomore at the University of Marquette, and both girls said they enjoy watching him play on T.V. and seeing how his game has grown over the years.

This year, which is both players

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niamh gardiner has joined with her sister to help the hawks to a successful season.

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Nicole Gardiner has equalled her sister in averaging 10.4 points per game this season. ‘sisters’ from page 5 second year on varsity as starters, the Gardiner sisters said that they have bigger fish to fry then making it to the regional final last year where they lost to Evanston.

“I think we have a really good team this year that can make it past where we did last year,” Nia-

mh said. “We’ve got great girls on this team, and we’re getting hot at just the right time for the playoffs.”

Although both girls are supremely talented, they don’t take their skills for granite.

During the off-season, since middle school, they have trained at Full Package Athletics along with other members of their team,

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which they say helps their chances even more through the commradery they have built.

“It’s good because we get a lot of practice with each other being with four out of the five starters on the team that also practices there,” Niamh said. “We’re always together which helps us bond on and off the court.”

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