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JUNE 12, 2014

Vol. 58 No. 36

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Gun range gets OK from village zoning board Sportsman’s Club and Firearms Training Academy would feature an 11,800-square-foot firing range By Alex HernAndez staff reporter

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PHOTO BY ALEX V. HERNANDEZ/ STAFF REPORTER

Wally Bielicz, 16, of Chicago, performing BMX tricks at Hinkley Skate Park in Park Ridge.

The Niles Plan Commission and Zoning Board voted in favor of a proposed gun range for the village’s manufacturing district. Sportsman’s Club and Firearms Training Academy would feature an 11,800-squarefoot firing range and 2,500 square feet of retail space at 6143 Howard St. The range would also feature secure gun storage, gun classes and would eventually solicit individual shooters and organizations, like Olympic rifle shooting clubs, to use their facilities. “We know this is a controversial issue,” said Myles P. Cunningham Jr., Sportsman’s president and self-described “career entrepreneur,” to the commission on June 2. Cunningham and investment partner James Oraha are the owners of Chicagobased Level Builders, a company whose resume includes Bucktown’s Goorin Bros. and River North’s Kinzie Chophouse. Cunningham is a shooting enthusiast and said he and his partners all took gun courses focused on concealed carry after the state law was passed. “What we found is that the classes we took were training us to get the license,” said Cunningham. “They weren’t training you how to be a responsible individual with conceal and carry.” >> see zoning | pAge 23

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Park District officials go to bid for planned skateboard, BMX park Park has been in works for past 4 years, after area teenagers launched Facebook petition By Alex Hernandez staff reporter

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Niles Park District officials expect a new skate park to open at Washing Terrace Park by midAugust at the earliest. The first phase of construction will involve a contractor filling 10,000 sq. ft. of concrete as base at the 117-ft. by 85-ft. lot at Ballard and Washington. Currently the lot has an asphalt surface and once this is completed the district would begin the process of installing obstacles for skaters and BMXers to use.

PHOTO BY ALEX V. HERNANDEZ/STAFF REPORTER

Ryan Rothstein, 16, of Chicago, performing BMX tricks at Hinkley Skate Park in Park Ridge.

“The intent is to build something that we’ll have for a very long time,” said Niles Park District Executive Director Joe LoVerde at a June 4 meeting. He has

experience with construction and said there he figured there would be less maintenance involved with concrete obstacles. The park has been in the works

for the past four years, after area teenagers launched a Facebook petition asking for a skate park in Niles. The petition’s stayed active and has over 1,000 members at press time. Keith Sokolowski, 18, helped launch the petition back when he was a high school freshman. He and 18-year old Ryan Krippinger are both BMXers and were on hand during the meeting to give district officials feedback on the type of materials being considered for the skate park’s obstacles. The options on the table are obstacles made of concrete, a durable paper-composite material called “Skatelite,” or metal. “The problem with steel is it heats up with the sun,” said Krippinger. He also said that this material would also be the one likely to cause the most injury to skaters and BMXers that wipe

out. As BMXers, Krippinger and Sokolowski also said they preferred the Skatelite material because the obstacles could be easily moved around in case the park wants to expand, would be the least noisy material to perform tricks on and would be cheaper than concrete. The districts request for proposals from skate park builders resulted in designs with prices that range from $54,000 to $100,000 and made from a variety of materials. Nate Ling, a sales representative at AWH Skateboard Distribution in Niles, was also on hand at the meeting and said that as a skateboarder, he actually preferred the concrete option because of its low maintenance and longevity. “Usually once people build a >> see BMX | page 8

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Residents angry about proposed flood control referendum Flood infrastructure improvements could cost up to $125 million, require public funding By Alex HernAndez staff reporter

ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com @TheAVHernandez

Park Ridge City Council members dealt with angry residents from city’s flood-prone neighborhoods at a recent meeting. The June 2 special meeting was called by 6th Ward Alderman Marc Mazzuca, chair of the city’s Procedures and Regulations Committee, to find out if voters were in favor of infrastructure improvements funded with public money. “To the extent that we want to have something on the November ballot,” said 6th Ward Alderman Marc Mazzuca. “Our understanding is that we have to have an ordinance passed by Aug. 18.” Earlier this year, the council members considered increasing sewer fees and property taxes. As it stands, the city has yet to decide how it will handle three proposed flood control projects in the Mayfield, Northwest Park and Country Club areas. These are part of the second phase of a flood control plan and were designed by Christopher B. Burke Engineering, the firm the city hired to consult on Park Ridge’s flood problems. Combined, these flood infrastructure improvements could cost up to $125 million. The city previously applied for approximately $27 million in grants from the Illinois Governor’s office for potential flood control projects. However these questions were answered by outrage from the residents present.

“At this point, we’ve made a lot of progress,” said Joshua Bozeday. “My concern is that if this goes to referendum, it’s going to stop the progress that we’ve made.” He said that at this point, there were already eight projects the city was able to successfully put in place, and that going to referendum was going to bog down the next three projects in bureaucracy. When resident Meg Schwieder asked Mazzuca which aldermen supported the referendum option, and had therefore in her eyes divided the city against itself, he refused to answer.

“at this point, we’ve made a lot of progress,” said Joshua Bozeday. “My concern is that if this goes to referendum, it’s going to stop the progress that we’ve made.” Instead, he started discussing the city’s Uptown TIF. “I think that more than one alderman here has expressed the idea that the Uptown TIF…Hold on. The Uptown TIF, which has gotten us into extreme financial distress in this city..now I’ve let all of you speak. I haven’t interrupted any one of you, in any significant way. Now can I speak? Thank you,” said Mazzuca, about an hour into the meeting. He said the Uptown TIF was not put to referendum, and now residents were stuck with it.That’s why he was in favor of getting public feedback regarding the flood plan, as he said he’s afraid the projects might bankrupt the

city. “I don’t feel like I want to spend $250 million, $300 million, crazy numbers without having a more robust discussion,” said Mazzuca. Schwieder then interrupted Mazzuca and said he hadn’t answered her question. “I put it on the agenda,” said Mazzuca. “I’m the chairman. I put it on this agenda. I control this agenda.” Schwieder and Mazzuca then went tit for tat in a debate regarding the referendum. “We can’t sit here and have this discussion every single month and listen to this idiotic waste of time situation where you don’t ever get any business done,” said Schwieder.“Having this discussion is not appropriate. Shame on you.” She and other residents said they were angry a debate about funding flood infrastructure was even happening, as they felt it was the city’s responsibility to fix the problem. Second Ward Ald. Nicholas Milissis said he was baffled the decisions the city’s made to this point were being called a lack of progress. “I would argue that we have enough information to move forward,”said Milissis.He conceded the city council had become “referendum happy.” He said up to this point, the way the city has dealt with the flood projects was by taking them on one at a time and budgeting accordingly. “If you compound enough projects together,they sound more and more daunting,” said Milissis.“I don’t understand why we want to change it now.” At press time, the public works portion of the June 11 meeting of the committee of the whole was the next expected opportunity to discuss the city’s flood relief projects.

City staff presented these drafted potential questions for the proposed referendum: • A new stormwater utility tax to fund future flood mitigation projects/stormwater management program? • Increase the already in place sewer fee to fund future projects with cost added? • Does the City want to fund approximately $125 million to fund the three (3) major projects (Mayfield, Northwest Park and Country Club area) currently under consideration?

Two of the three projects? Only one of the projects? • How does the City want to fund approximately $125 million? (property taxes, sewer fee, EPA loans, storm utility fee, etc.) • Should the Mayfield, Northwest Park and Country Club area projects each be a separate referendum question? (keeping in mind that there may be room for only one question on the fall 2014 ballot)

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News Park Ridge

House fire causes $100K in damages Cause of fire still under investigation By Alex Hernandez staff reporter

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The cause of a fire that damaged a Park Ridge home is still under investigation. The Park Ridge fire department responded to the fire about 5:34 p.m. in the 1400 block of South Linden Avenue on May 29. Prior to their arrival, a neighbor was spraying water onto the roof with a garden hose while Park Ridge police forced open the front door to see if anyone was inside. “The house was found to be unoccupied,and the homeowner was confirmed to be outside near a neighbor’s house,” said a

release from Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Sorensen. Sorensen said fire crews, finding it difficult to locate the “seat” of the fire due to significant charring across a good portion of the attic, cut holes to ventilate the roof. “Once the roof was opened up, the interior crews were able to pinpoint the seat of the fire and extinguish it,” said Sorensen. Officials said the damage from the fire is estimated around $100,000. While the fire was reported as originating on the roof, near the rear of the home, Park Ridge fire investigators are still looking into the cause of the fire. Crews responding to the fire included the Rosemont, Norwood Park, Niles, North Maine and Morton Grove fire departments.

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Village hires lobbyist and a firm to rebrand the village Lobbyist will be paid a total of $60K to represent Niles, seek out grants and funds By Alex Hernandez staff reporter

ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com @TheAVHernandez

Niles approved a contract with Alfred G. Ronan, Ltd. at the May 27 meeting of the village board. Ronan will be paid a total of $60,000 to represent Niles and seek out grants and other county, state and federal funds for the village. Village Manager Steve Vinezeano said Ronan was the most qualified because the firm has state connections that

it could call on to benefit the village’s funding of initiatives. Vinezeano said grant writing isn’t the village’s weak point, it’s meeting with upper-tier legislators to get them to view the village’s proposed grants. He said Ronan’s firm would be an advantage in this area. Ronan has also worked with the City of Des Plaines as a lobbyist since at least 2011. That night, the village also approved a $46,000 contract to LS+Team, LLC to rebrand the village. Trustee Joe LoVerde said he

“What Niles has is an $80 million corporation... branding is about putting yourself in best possible light,” said Przybylo. “You don’t [fix those problems] by sitting back by saying it’s where people count or the best place to raise a family.”

was voting against awarding the contract because while he agreed the village could better develop its branding, he said he felt that the $46,000 could be better used elsewhere in the village’s budget. “I think this has been a very difficult budget cycle,” said LoVerde. “Our backs are to the wall.” Trustee Rosemary Palicki said she saw nothing wrong with the village’s current brand and also said she felt the money could

be better spent on updating the village’s infrastructure and services. She said she felt that was the best way to attract the young families and professionals the village wants as residents. Comparing the village to a corporation, Mayor Andrew

Przybylo said updating infrastructure and village services was not going to alleviate Niles’ problems with housing turnover and attracting businesses. “What Niles has is an $80 million corporation...branding is about putting yourself in best possible light,” said Przybylo. “You don’t [fix those problems] by sitting back by saying it’s where people count or the best place to raise a family.”

Police Blotter

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

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Aaron Aarestad, 26, of the 8800 block of N. Wisner, Niles, was arrested May 29 at the intersection of Milwaukee and Main Street for two counts of DUI.

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Ali G. Daanish, 19, of the 7800 block of Nordica,Niles, was arrested May 28 in the 7800 block of Nordica for domestic battery, felony possession of cannabis, felony delivery of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Eddie J. Park, 32, of the 3100 block of Oliver La, Northbrook, was arrested May 27 at the intersection of Waukegan and Fargo for felony possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Apolono T. Garcia, 31, of the 4100 block of Bonhill Dr, Arlington Hts, was arrested May 27 in the 8400 block of Milwaukee for driving without a valid driver’s license.

Juan Melgar, 27, of the 670 block of Piper Ln, Prospect Heights, was arrested June 1 in the 7200 block of Waukegan for driving without a valid driver’s license.

Karen R. Jimenez, 19, of the 4900 block of Enfield Ave, Skokie, was arrested June 1 in the 8500 block of Golf for retail theft.

Lucian Herlo, 41, of the 6800 block of Lexington, Niles, was arrested May 31 in the 6800 block of Lexington for domestic battery and criminal damage to property.

Lemuel V. Vincencio, 32, of the 3310 Sacramento, Chicago, was arrested June 2 in the 900 block of Civic Center for retail theft.

Altannavch Gombo Ochir, 49, of the 9100 block of Stevenson, Des Plaines, was arrested June 2 in the 8500 block of Golf for retail theft.

Altangerel Taedendorg, 49, of the 9100 block of Stevenson, Des Plaines, was arrested June 2 in the 8500 block of Golf for retail theft.

Oscar A. Montesinos, 20, of the 8900 block of Robin, Des Plaines, was arrested June 3 in the 8500 block of Chester for possession of cannabis.

Park Ridge Kasch, 18, of 12 Daniel the 1000 block of S. Washington, Park Ridge, was arrested May 23 in the 1100 block of S. Dee for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Dmitry Andreev, 27, of the 1700 block of E. Oakton, Des Plaines, was arrested May 24 at the intersection of Oakton and Western for unlawful electronic communication, driving without valid insurance and driving

without a valid driver’s license. Charles Choi, 76, of the 500 block of N. Hamlin, Park Ridge, was arrested May 25 at the intersection of Touhy and Western for indecent exposure.

For more Park Ridge blotter, visit www. buglenewspapers.com

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David Tyler, 29, of Chicago was arrested June 2 in the 9300 block of Waukegan for DUI.

Thomas Saevers, 53, of Glenview was arrested June 3 at the intersection of Overlook and Beckwith for DUI.

James Baiocchi, 48, of Chicago was arrested June 2 in the 8900 block of Oleander for criminal trespass and harassing phone calls.

Pamela Witherbee, 50, of Morton Grove was arrested May 31 in the 5400 block of Warren for possession of cannabis and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

for possession of cannabis.

George Abraham, 23, of Skokie was arrested May 30 at the intersection of Golf and Harms for driving with a suspended driver’s license and possession of cannabis.

Olzi Tumen, 28, of Chicago was arrested May 30 in the 5600 block of Dempster for possession of a stolen registration sticker.

Taylor, 33, of Park 20 Joseph Ridge was arrested May 29 in the 6600 block of Dempster for driving with a suspended driver’s license. Raymundo, 41, of 21 Antonio Melrose Park was arrested May 29 in the 8100 block of Lehigh for driving with a suspended driver’s license. Perez, 21, of Des 22 Ramiro Plaines was arrested May 29 in the 8200 block of Dempster

Nicholas Newton, 21, of Skokie was arrested May 29 on Dempster and Lockwood for possession of cannabis.

Alexis Chavero, 19, of Morton Grove was arrested May 30 in the 7100 block of Golf for driving without a valid driver’s license.

George Borges, 47, of Chicago was arrested May 31 on Dempster and Birch for driving with a suspended driver’s license.

Roman Klos, 65, of Streamwood was arrested May 30 in the 7200 block of Dempster for retail theft.

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Competition brings out the best

Without competition, you get a negotiated solution which often splits the difference

Imagine if representatives of before Niles locks in a seven-year the Chicago Blackhawks sat down waste disposal contract, it should with NHL management and simply go out to bid. I’m not calling for negotiated the winner of this year’s this blindly, either. playoff games. The I recently rebid the facts are: 1. Last year’s waste disposal services for conference final was the buildings I manage. A won by the Hawks in salesman for a competing just 5 games; and 2. firm called me and made During the 2013-14 me an excellent offer regular season, the with a large reduction and Blackhawks won all guaranteed quality. Up to three meets. Based another perspeCtiVe that point, I hadn’t had any on those facts, the morgAn DubIeL problems with my current NHL declares the provider. They did a good Chicago Blackhawks the winning job, and we were pleased. Even team. Hawks win, and wouldn’t more, the price they gave me was that have been great? competitive, or so I thought. No, it would be crummy, and But, competition brings out despite the tough loss this year, the best in businesses, too. After we got to watch some of the serious head to head competition, best hockey of the entire season. I stayed with my same company, As it turns out, the past isn’t the but here’s the kicker: they lowered ideal indicator of which team their prices 25 percent to beat is best. This year, the L.A. Kings out the competition. That’s a big deserved to win, and they did it by savings. Do you really think I could competing head to head.We know, have negotiated that kind of deal instinctively, that competition without a competitive bidding brings out the best. A negotiated situation? You’re naïve if you do. solution might be right, but you The truth is, without cannot know for certain until competition, you get a negotiated you go head to head. That’s why, solution which often splits the

difference and has the consumer paying more than they would in a competitive environment. Clearly, there are other things than just price, but competition can improve those as well. Economists all know that in a free market, the competition between producers of goods and services makes the consumer king. Take a look at the massive improvements in cell phone service that competition brings out. My first cell phone decades ago was like holding a brick to your ear; the bills ran $1,000/ month for my business, with long distance extra; you were billed by the minute and partial calls rounded up, so a second of time cost as much as a minute; and you were locked into longterm contracts. Those long-term contracts only benefit the seller. As soon as a lower bid comes in, you’re locked out or have to pay penalties to switch. Today’s phones are computers, cameras, GPS, etc. and all in your pocket; I pay $1,000 a year for unlimited calling and texting with free long distance; and I can break my contract any time. The best thing for consumers, both by quality and price, is competition. It’s the only guarantee. So, let them compete.

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‘Ronan represents about a dozen suburbs’ At the last village board meeting, trustees were asked yet again to approval the hiring of another new employee for our ever increasing village worker program. This time it was $60,000 for a former state representative named Alfred G. Ronan, a near perpetual ornament on the lobbyist Christmas Tree. I never knew of Mr. Ronan until recently when our county employee mayor proposed Mr. Ronan as his choice for lobbyist (based on the recommendation of his “task force” minions). He seems like a nice person, but I really wonder what he is supposed to do. During the last year our mayor said he wanted someone who could write grants and stuff like that. I asked Mr. Ronan at the meeting of he was going to write

grants, and he said “no” and that his job is to expedite proposals and contracts which the village would prepare. Mr. Ronan claims that he will represent Niles before the “professionals” in Springfield to ensure we get a piece of whatever pie is available. Mr. Ronan says that he is assisted by others in his lobbying service not only the professional political operative and ex-alderman/ex-state rep Miguel Santiago, but also other legislative exes like Thomas Walsh and James DeLeo. But Al is no “Democrats take all” kind of guy because as an “associate” he has included local Republican ex-State Senator Cheryl Axley. That makes his lobbying group of five a mere 80 percent partisan. Mr.Ronan has been around since

the days of convicted governor Dan Walker. But I don’t think that Walker is his source of inspiration. I think it is boxing promoter Don King (“Only in America can a Don King Happen”). Don King in the world of professional boxing usually represents both fighters. Mr. Ronan represents about a dozen suburbs which quite likely will be in competition for the scarce resources, and when I asked him who’s side he would take if our grant was pitted against that of another of his lobbied suburbs, he huffed and puffed and muttered something about “professionals”…but I couldn’t get the complete answer because my time for questioning (an immensely long three minutes) expired. I drew a deep breath and sighed thinking,“Only in Illinois can an Al Ronan happen!” Courtesy Niles Trustee Chris Hanusiak

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>> BMX, from page 2 skate park it’s one and done,” said Ling. He also told LoVerde that in his experience many of the obstacles on the lot could be built using a general contractor at a price cheaper than what’s been offered by the skate park designers the district has consulted with. However Ling, Krippinger and Sokolowski all agreed that Spohn Ranch’s proposed layout for a skate park had the “best flow” of the artist renderings presented at the meeting. The projects are going out to bid and after contracts are awarded LoVerde said he expected it would take about two days for the concrete to be poured. The estimated cost for this would be about $60,000. Moving forward LoVerde said he would be in contact with the

skaters and BMXers on what kinds of obstacles and they would like to see in the park and would put this information in the bid specifications.He said he expected there to be 12 to 15 obstacles total at the opening of the park. “The Park Ridge [Hinkley Skate Park] is always packed,” said Julie A. Genualdi, the district’s vice president. Indeed, the evening of the meeting there were about four teenagers on skateboards and BMX bicycles performing tricks at that skate park. Angelo Klarztis was with his son, who still uses training wheels on his bike, watching the teenagers grind on the rails while the sun set in the distance. He’s a cab driver and said that while his kid is still on training wheels, when they come to the park his son tends to gravitate towards the skate park to watch

News the teens perform their tricks. He said that driving around the different suburbs on his job he’s seen an uptick in parks offering skate park facilities. “It keeps them occupied for a couple of hours. It’s nice, keeps them out of trouble,” said Klarztis. “I see the same kinds here, almost faithfully, for four or five hours when I come by with my son.” One of those teens was Wally Bielicz, 16, of Chicago. He and his friend live on Harlem near Niles and said that they spend a few hours a day riding their bikes to neighboring skate parks to hang out and try their hand at BMX tricks. He said he was surprised to find out that Niles was in the process of building a skate park but said he looked forward to its opening. “Yeah, if Niles builds it we’d definitely come and check it out,” said Bielicz.

Maine Township High School

Maine West coach fired by District 207

Rodriguez was other coach named in hazing allegations at Maine West

When the hazing allegations became public, Rodriguez told the district he had no knowledge of the hazing. And when questioned by Des Plaines police, he said he had not seen any hazing or talks of “initiations.” However, according to witness testimony at last year’s criminal trial of Divincenzo, By Alex Hernandez coach Emilio Rodriguez was staff reporter ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com allegedly told by members @TheAVHernandez of his soccer team what Maine Township High Divincenzo’s varsity team School District had reportedly done to 207 fired a “initiate” the freshmen former soccer soccer players in coach and September 2012. teacher at their Specifically, that most recent Divincenzo’s varsity meeting. soccer players pulled E m i l i o down Rodriguez’s Rodriguez had freshman players’ pants been fighting the and put their thumbs school board’s Emilio Rodriguez and sticks up their decision to buttocks. Police said dismiss him after the Maine the freshmen players were West hazing scandal became held down against their public. At a June 2 meeting, will while varsity players the board unanimously assaulted them. voted in favor of terminating After being told what Rodriguez’s 10-year career happened, Rodriguez with the school district. reportedly used his phone to The decision came after contact Divincenzo, who then “an extensive hearing by had his team apologize and officers of the Illinois board do 100 pushups in front of of Education,” said the board’s the freshmen as punishment. resolution. Divincenzo was cleared of Rodriguez had been criminal charges related to fighting the district to get his the alleged hazing back in job back via a through a state- January. appointed hearing officer. However he, Rodriguez, The other coach named the school district and in the hazing allegations, Maine West Principal Audrey Michael Divincenzo, initially Haugen are all still facing a did the same, but eventually lawsuit brought on behalf of gave into the district’s some former soccer players decision to terminate him. related to the hazing.

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SEPtEmBER 24 to octoBER 23

Knowing the difference between passion and love could become essential in the week ahead. Performing routine duties as agreed may show others that you’re true blue and reliable.

sAgittArius

NoVEmBER 23 to dEcEmBER 22

Good sailors follow the wind. If the seas begin to get rough head for a safe harbor of familiar faces and places. Avoid entering into new contractual obligations in the week ahead.

AquArius

JANUARY 21 to FEBRUARY 19

Spinning wheels may lead to fortune or a fall. You may go nowhere without outside help. You’re enthusiastic and are anxious to make a change, but could lose traction in the first half of the week.

Sudoku

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tAurus

A P R I L 2 1 t o m AY 2 1

A token of love doesn’t need to cost a lot. Gentle, harmony loving Venus is in your sign and may stir up feelings of affection. Romantic overtures get a better reception late in the week.

cAncer

J U N E 2 2 t o J U LY 2 2

Cold hard facts clear the air. Balance the checkbook or perform other detail oriented tasks early in the week. Exercise thrift this week and you will be sure to maintain a handle on financial security.

virgo

AUgUSt 22 to SEPtEmBER 23

Spare the rod and spoil the child. Your inner child may pine for an avenue of expression, but is stifled by restrictions this week. Bide your time and immerse yourself in beauty and refinement.

scorpio

octoBER 24 to NoVEmBER 22

The story of the “little engine that could” offers a valuable lesson. The most insurmountable obstacles can be conquered if you’re patient. Wait until the second half of the week to make your move.

cApricorn

dEcEmBER 23 to JANUARY 20

You may be challenged by ambitions that conflict with your relationships this week. Keep your promises and don’t be tempted to break off a relationship over a simple misunderstanding.

pisces

FEBRUARY 20 to mARcH 20

A penny saved is a penny earned. This isn’t the time to gamble with your spare change or emotions. You may be titillated by flirtatious experiences from an unexpected source this week.

Jumble

PreviouS Puzzle’S anSwerS

Jumbles:

• FUSSY • VIPER • BEHAVE • INJURE

Answer:

WHAt tHE tEEN PRomISEd to do WHEN HE ASkEd FoR tHE cAR -- RISE ANd SHINE

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Bugle Kids

INSIDE: Handwork tabbed Player of the Year; three locals named to all-area soccer team, page 12

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Evanston’s clutch hitting puts Hawks away By mike sandrolini For the bugle

mike@buglenewspapers.com @voyagersport

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Zach Parker had a double in Maine South’s 5-2 loss to Evanston.

Coach Bill Milano and the Hawks could do nothing more than give Evanston its due following the Wildkits’ 5-2 triumph over Maine South at the Loyola Class 4A sectional semifinals on June 4. The Wildkits scored all five of their runs with two outs, tallying three in the first and two in the fourth. “That’s uncharacteristic of us, but you’ve got to take your hats off to them because that had great at-bats,” Milano said. “They earned it. They were the better team today; they played better. We played as hard as we could but we weren’t the better team today.” In the first, senior lefty Gehrig Parker quickly retired the first two Evanston hitters, but the Wildkits’ next three batters reached base on a double, single and walk, respectively. Jackson Mihevc then sliced a bases-clearing triple down the right-field line. The Hawks got a run back in the third when Parker slammed a solo homer to right field, but Evanston put together three straight hits in the fourth, including Eli Ottting’s two-run triple, to take a 5-1 lead. Evanston committed an infield error in the seventh— its first in two playoff games— that allowed Maine South senior Vinny Guzaldo to reach second base off of relief pitcher Russel Snapp, who pitched a complete game in the Wildkits’ regional title victory over Notre Dame last Saturday. But with Parker on deck, the Hawks’ next hitter grounded out to end the game. “Hat’s off to them.” Parker said. “They made all the plays, the easy ones and the hard

ones, so kudos to them. I was really hoping I could get up there.” “The coaches talked between innings and said, ‘In order to get back in the game, we need Gehrig to bat.’ ” Milano added. “We needed him and we just didn’t get him up there.” Parker, who’ll be attending Butler University, went 3-for3 in his final prep game. His brother, Zach, a junior, doubled in the fourth, and senior Marty Balow knocked in a run with a groundout in the fifth. Andrew Depkon, who threw three scoreless innings in relief of Parker; No. 1 starting pitcher Bobby Pennington; third baseman Bobby Paddock; and pitchers Danny Forsythe, Frank Muck and Andrew Bednarz, are the remaining graduating seniors. Milano pointed out that Gehrig Parker and junior shortstop Caleb deMarigny were the only two returning starting position players when the season began. The Hawks also had to basically start from scratch on the mound. They lost their entire 2013 starting staff, which took them to the supersectionals, to graduation. Pennington was the team’s closer last spring. Yet the Hawks finished 25-7. “I love every single one of them,” Parker said of his teammates. “They’re all brothers to me. I’ve played with some of them since I’ve been in the first or second grade. It’s kind of tough right now, but I’ve loved every single minute of it and I wouldn’t change it for the world.” “Gehrig did a great job, Andy Depkon did a great job, the list goes on and on,” Milano said. “They continued to work hard when they weren’t playing as juniors as much. And that’s what it’s all about.”

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Sports

Keeping it in the family: Handwork tabbed POY By Scott Taylor sports editor

staylor@enterprisepublications.com @Taylor_Sports

It is never easy to replace a 39goal scorer. It is even harder when the player everyone expects to step up is the former player’s younger sister. For Plainfield North’s Heather Handwork, she was able to duplicate her sister Ashley’s achievements. Not only did the Tigers repeat as regional champions, Heather was able to hit the 30-goal plateau as well, finishing the season with exactly 30 goals despite playing much of the season in the midfield. And, she has concluded her season with the same award her sister won last year, the Voyager Media Girls Soccer Player of the Year. “It’s exciting,” Heather said. “It’s great for the family and is awesome for me to get this award.” “Heather has been the most dominant player in the area this year, and the best player on the field in each game we have played,” Plainfield North coach Jane Crowe said. “She has 30 goals, and has played many games in the midfield. She has led our attack, and has been able to score in a variety of ways. She can shoot from distance, beat defenders off the dribble and score in the air off of restarts.” While there was pressure on Heather, a senior, she was able to handle that well. “I felt a lot of pressure,” she said. “It was weird not playing with her and took some time to get used to. I felt like I dealt with it well. I really stepped up. I was happy with scoring 30 goals, I think I scored 18 last year.” There was also pressure on the team as they were looking for players to fill the scoring void.As a team, they were able to make the appropriate adjustments to clinch a sixth straight undefeated Southwest Prairie Conference season. “Everyone was nervous coming into the year, but everyone played well and we played a little differently,” Heather said. “We attacked from the outside and up the middle. Our other captains, Sara Stevens and Shayna Dheel, stepped up a

Mike Sandrolini/Bugle Staff

Plainfield North’s Heather Handwork scored 30 goals and is the 2014 Voyager Media Girls Soccer Player of the Year.

lot as well.” Heather improved her game in the summer by playing against older competition, as well as top competition. She played up in age in club season and went to the national camp in California where she competed with the U-18 team. Now she will be reunited with her sister at Marquette University. “I am looking forward to it,” Heather said.“I had that one year off and I am looking forward to playing with her again. We have good chemistry together.” The rest of the Voyager Media All-Area team includes:

KATHIA ARRENDONDO A junior midfielder for Joliet Central, she scored four goals and had 11 assists on the year. “Kathia was our playmaker and starts our offense. She was our best all-around player,” said Joliet Central c o a c h E d u a r d o Contrares. “She is good with either foot and when she is on the field, the girls feel very confident that they were going

to win the game. She was our team general on the field. She made first team All-Conference in the SWSC. She was injured for two weeks and that was when we were blown out of games. She will even be better next year.”

RACHEL BERNICKY Bernicky was the anchor to the defense on the sectionalfinalist Benet squad. “Rachel is a two-year AllConference player who anchors our defense as one of our center backs,” Benet coach Bob Gros said. “Her combination of speed and size allow her to provide

excellent cover behind our other defenders and clean up any mistakes that may occur in the back. Rachel is a very steady dependable, and strong defender who is a major reason why we have earned a school record of 17 shutouts.”

PAIGE FULLER The Plainfield Central junior >> see ALL-AREA | page 13

Sports >> ALL-AREA, FROM PAGE 12 tallied six goals and 12 assists on the season. “She is the heart of our team,” Plainfield Central coach Ken Schoen said. “She does a great job controlling the midfield. She has great skill on the ball and does a tremendous job creating scoring opportunities for both herself and her teammates. She has contributed to 50% of our goals this season.”

MARISOL GALVAN Senior from Minooka tallied seven goals and two assists. She was an AllSectional and AllC o n fe r e n c e selection this season and

will play next year at Northern Illinois University.

JAMIE HANSEN Freshman defender scored two goals, both game winners, for Lockport this season. “She is athletic, great on 1-on1 situations, and her abilities allowed us to play three in the back vs. Nikia Smith, the most dangerous forward we came across this year,” said Lockport coach Todd Elki. “It is very exciting to have Jamie back for three more years, I believe she could end up being one of the top defenders in the state by her senior year. This season she was an All-Conference and All Sectional selection.”

JACQUIE KAUFMAN A junior f o r w a r d from Benet, Kaufman totaled six goals and 12 assists. “Jacquie is a dynamic

force as a winger in our 4-33 formation,” Gros said. “She has become one of our most dangerous offensive players throughout the season and is currently second on our team in assists after leading our team in assists last year. Jacquie draws a lot of attention from opposing defenders because of her speed, opening up more space and opportunities for her teammates to operate offensively. Her pace and work ethic have allowed her to consistently get behind opposing defenses and serve quality crosses into the box or slotted balls on the ground to create scoring chances for us.”

KELSEY KRETMAN The Lisle High School junior forward is a three-year varsity player who fired in a team-high 20 goals, added nine assists and was an all-Interstate Eight Conference

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selection. “She had a standout year,” said Lisle coach Paul Kohorn. “Kelsey is just a solid ball striker. She’s scored on some restarts from pretty far out. She just has a knack for scoring goals.”

“She was the catalyst when Vicki went out with her torn ACL,” Clish said. “Nichole really turned it on this year as a sophomore and scored all those goals for us.”

NICHOLE LOPATIN

Marconi, a Colorado State recruit, finished the season with 21 goals and 18 assists, l e a d i n g Downers North to the regional championship game. “She was a senior captain that led the team both on and off the field,” Downers North coach Bob Calder said. “Gianna understood that she would

When Niles West scoring leader Vicki Tirovolas suffered a seasonending torn ACL, coach Brett Clish was looking for someone to pick up the slack. The sophomore forward filled the void and then some, setting single-season school records for most goals (19) and most points (46).

GIANNA MARCONI

>> see ALL-AREA | page 14

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>> ALL-AREA, FROM PAGE 13 need to score for the team this year, and successfully did just that. She will be dearly missed next year by our team; Colorado State is getting an outstanding individual.”

MICHELLE MOREFIELD Benet’s team leader, Morefield finished the season with 11 goals and 17 assists. “Michelle is a four-year varsity soccer player who is the heart and soul of our team, leading us in both goals and assists this season,” Gros said. “She demonstrates exceptional leadership on and off of the field as one of our captains and is the type of player that makes everybody around her better. As our center midfielder, Michelle sets up the timing of our offense with her passing, decision, making, and ability to hold possession of the ball. She has the skill and the vision to set up numerous scoring opportunities for her teammates. In addition, she strikes the ball extremely well, allowing her to shoot from distance and consistently provide accurate and driven services from corner kicks and free kicks.”

EMILY O’GRADY M a i n e South coach J.J. Crawford jokingly calls O ’ G ra dy “ s p i d e r w o m a n ” because he says, “She just makes saves that

Sports

most keepers, male or female, can’t make, but she can and that’s just a testament to her.” Another testament to O’Grady’s outstanding play her senior year—she notched seven shutouts and 154 saves—is that she was named all-state by the Illinois High School Soccer Coaches Association this season. The senior will be playing collegiately at Iowa State.

BROOKE POLONUS Polonus helped lead Plainfield North to a sixth straight SPC title, finishing with five goals and four assists as a defender. “Brooke is the anchor of our defense,” Crowe said. “She has played almost every minute this season, and is the leader in the back. She is outstanding at winning balls in the air, and disrupts the opposing team’s attack. Brooke is also very good at keeping forwards from turning and facing the goal. She has been a big part of our 11 shutouts this season. She has also scored five goals this year off of restarts.”

KELSEY PRUETT The senior forward from Plainfield South tallied 14 goals and six assists. She is headed to SIUEdwardsville next year. “Kelsey has been the top offensive player for PSHS the last few seasons,” Plainfield South coach Dave Brown said. “She is a tenacious player with great quickness, vision and ability. Kelsey is a four-year SPC

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Niles West’s Nichole Lopatin scored 19 goals this season.

All-Conference performer, twoyear All-Sectional first team, and two year All-Sectional honorable mention.”

MARY ROUNCE Rounce finished the season with 5 goals and 7 assists for Downers North. “She was a senior that was extremely skilled and versatile,”

Clader said. “We moved Mary all over the field and she successfully embraced every role. She has a bright future and I’m sure she will find

success playing at Michigan State next year.”

JESSICA SCHMIDT M a i n e South’s senior m i d f i e l d e r, who is off to DePaul on a soccer scholar ship, missed all but one game of the 2013 season after dislocating her kneecap, but returned to be one of the team’s leaders this season. Schmidt (four goals, five assists) was an all-CSL pick as well as an all-sectional selection. “Having her back has been really nice because she’s just so smooth on the field, she’s so fast,” Crawford said. “Jessie is one of the best dribblers Maine South has ever had. She has great field vision.” >> see ALL-AREA | page 15

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SOCCER Goals Heather Handwork, Plainfield North Gianna Marconi, Downers North Kelsey Kretman, Lisle Nikia Smith, Bolingbrook Nichole Lopatin, Niles West Rachel Schneider, Bolingbrook Sara Stevens, Plainfield North Kelsey Pruett, Plainfield South Amy Tromp, Lisle Calli Tomko, Lisle Michelle Morefield, Benet Vicki Tirovolas, Niles West Tate Barney, Plainfield North Shawna Watson, Plainfield Central Liz Miller, Benet Shayna Dheel, Plainfield North Kendyl Keay, Plainfield North Marisol Galvan, Minooka Emela Mehicevic, Niles West Loretta Elder, Benet Katie Gesior, Benet Sam Elster, Plainfield North Jacquie Kaufman, Benet Paige Fuller, Plainfield North Shannon Coughlin, Plainfield East Kate Hennessy, Benet Mary Rounce, Downers North Brooke Polonus, Plainfield North

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raCHel sCHNeiDer Bolingbrook senior made a huge return this season after suffering a torn ACL last year. She posted eight goals and nine assists this year and was an All-Sectional selection and was All-Conference for the second time. She will play next season at Illinois Wesleyan.

Nikia sMiTH Bolingbrook senior made a position change this season and scored 19 goals and had 13 assists in her first year as a striker. A defender by trait, she was fourtime All-Conference, two years All-Sectional and this season

Mary Rounce, Downers North Emma Krick, Downers North Assists Gianna Marconi, Downers North Michelle Morefield, Benet Sam Elster, Plainfield North Shayna Dheel, Plainfield North Nikia Smith, Bolingbrook Paige Fuller, Plainfield North Jacquie Kaufman, Benet Heather Handwork, Plainfield North Kathia Arrendondo, Joliet Central Calli Tomko, Lisle Tate Barney, Plainfield North Rachel Schneider, Bolingbrook Kelsey Kretman, Lisle Nichole Lopatin, Niles West Sara Stevens, Plainfield North Emela Mehicevic, Niles West Mary Rounce, Downers North Loretta Elder, Benet Kara Laue, Lisle Ellena Metros, Downers North Elena Pivek, Lisle Kelsey Pruett, Plainfield South VOLLEYBALL Aces Tom Poznanski, Plainfield Central Noah Randall, Plainfield Central Mitch Perinar, Minooka

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Steven Lendy, Notre Dame Tony Allen, JCA Will Tischler, Downers South Brian Lyman, Joliet West Andrew Milhulet, Niles West Noah Slowik, Joliet West Eli Gelfand, Niles West Jordan Moy, Niles West Mason Novak, Minooka Mike Schmitt, Downers South Chris Vergel, Joliet Central Lerin Mathew, Maine East Mark Schuessler, Benet Shane Yeo, Plainfield North Luke Van Eck, Joliet West Blake Reardon, JCA Assists Aron Goeken, JCA Noah Slowik, Joliet West Jordan Moy, Niles West Noah Randall, Plainfield Central Tim Mizdrak, Maine South Leonard David, Maine East Jacob Lendy, Notre Dame Jordan Pawlicki, Downers South Keith Carlton, Plainfield South Blocks Garrett Metzger, Benet Cody Viertel, Plainfield South Mike Schmitt, Downers South

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was named to the All-State team. She will continue her career at Northwestern University.

Her combination of speed and strength is difficult to defend. She is dangerous going to goal with either foot. Sara will play at Grand Valley State next year.”

sara

T h e freshman forwardmidfielder was a mainstay on a Lisle Lions squad that reached the Class 1A sectional finals and went 16-6-2. “Calli Tomko one of our more skilled players on team,” Kohorn said of Tomko, who scored 11 goals and had 11 assists. “She’s going to be around a long time and will be a big contributor to this team.”

sTeVeNs Stevens had 18 goals and seven assists this year for Plainfield North. “She has a true forward’s m e n t a l i t y,” C r o w e said. “She is extremely strong on the ball, and goes hard to goal. She has elevated her level of play this year and is a big reason that we have had a successful season.

Calli ToMko

Mark Gregory and Mike Sandrolini contributed

Brett Tacchia, Joliet West Shawn Goff, Plainfield South Will Tischler, Downers South Luke Van Eck, Joliet West Mickey Crnkovich, Romeoville Ryan Roycraft, Notre Dame Brian Lyman, Joliet West Evan Walsh, Maine South Andrew Smith, Plainfield South Mason Novak, Minooka Scott Kleiser, Benet Mitch Perinar, Minooka Matt Sadler, Lockport Eli Gelfand, Niles West Noah Slowik, Joliet West Sebastian Ahn, Niles West Mark Schuessler, Benet Matt Wilczek, Plainfield South Kills Mitch Perinar, Minooka Blake Reardon, JCA Tom Poznanski, Plainfield Central Mike Schmitt, Downers South Eli Gelfand, Niles West Will Tischler, Downers South Tom Sarver, Downers North Lerin Mathew, Maine East Brian Lyman, Joliet West Scott Kleiser, Benet Ryan Roycraft, Notre Dame

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Steven Lendy, Notre Dame Mark Schuessler, Benet Chris Vergel, Joliet Central Alex Robles, Plainfield North Sebastian Ahn, Niles West Garrett Metzger, Benet Adan Krzos, Lockport John Palucki, Maine South Mickey Crnkovich, Romeoville Mason Novak, Minooka Matt Sadler, Lockport Joe Swoboda, Maine East Evan Walsh, Maine South Zack Berta, Plainfield South Digs Tony Allen, JCA Kyler O’Connell, Joliet West Tyler Zowaski, Downers South Chris Page, Plainfield North Zach Hir, Plainfield South Steven Lendy, Notre Dame Will Tischler, Downers South Jordan Moy, Niles West Brian Lyman, Joliet West Tom Poznanski, Plainfield Central Mike Schmitt, Downers South Adan Krzos, Lockport Andrew Milhulet, Niles West Collin Michaels, Downers North Blake Reardon, JCA

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#Northwestern announces that Malin Jones will transfer. Was one of their better 2012 recruits but buried on RB depth chart.

Favorite social media outlet that you use? Instagram How often do you use social media? Who is your favorite person to follow? Inspirational quotes - always something uplifting being posted. What do you use social media for? Communications, news updates Who is your favorite pro athlete? Why? Stephen Curry; Perceived to be one of the hardest workers in the NBA. How many followers do you have and how often do you tweet? About 4 - 5 hundred; I tweet about 50 times a month. Your most memorable sports moment? Being chosen to play in an All-Star Game.

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Interpersonal Edge

Get your kids ready for real work world Give kids increasing responsibility to help the family as they get older By Dr. Daneen Skube Tribune Content Agency

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Q. My teens are getting ready to go to college, and I see 20-year-olds having a terrible time getting jobs. Are there some tips you can give to help me get my kids ready for the real world of work? A. As much as we parents love to coddle kids, the rest of the world will not be fair or nice to our babies. Preparing kids for the reality of working for a living means raising them without entitlement, expectations of fairness or special treatment. Because so many parents today were raised with no emotional support, this generation of parents is often raising kids with tons of emotional support and very few limits. Kids may be led to believe that everything is negotiable and authorities will care about their feelings.When these kids get a first

job, they are in for a rude surprise! if the job is once a month, kids Here are practical parenting learn that work equals money and tips you can use from 18 months money requires problem solving for an employer. on that will help your -Pay bills with your kids thrive in their future kids and let them see work: that life is expensive. -No means no,and the Your teens will home is not a democracy. appreciate your financial Parents clearly indicate support and understand that all decisions are not they can’t live at home negotiations and that forever. mom and dad makes the -When there are rules. interpersonal problems with teachers -Logical consequences edge apply when kids want Dr. Daneen Skube or employers, please attempt to side with to oppose the rules. No clean room means no park time. the authority unless you really No homework means no playtime disagree. Teens need to be able to with friends.Kids learn that making accept and work with rules they bad decisions results in things they don’t like. If you protect them from everyone that is slightly “mean,” like going bye-bye. -Give kids increasing your kid won’t grow up. As much as we adore our responsibility to help the family as they get older. In the beginning, children, one of the most precious having your small children “help” lessons we can teach them is to is more work for you. However, be high-functioning in the world. in the long run these kids learn a When we never allow them to suffer, they don’t develop tenacity, work ethic. -As your children become teens, resiliency and the ability to fight make sure they have jobs where for their optimal future. As rewarding as it is to swoop they are expected to be punctual, consistent and hardworking. Even in when our kids are struggling,

we don’t teach problem solving if kids don’t struggle. As good as it feels to always side with your kids when they are upset, we don’t teach them to cope with adversity when we pity them. Many kids are in school systems that try to adapt to all sorts of differences in children’s learning styles. Most work places won’t provide this extensive support. If your child struggles now in any area, help them realize they will definitely have to work harder than others, and that business settings will not prepare special programs. (Daneen Skube, Ph.D., executive coach, trainer, therapist and speaker, also appears as the FOX Channel’s “Workplace Guru” each Monday morning. She’s the author of “Interpersonal Edge: Breakthrough Tools for Talking to Anyone, Anywhere, About Anything” (Hay House, 2006).You can contact Dr. Skube at www.interpersonaledge.com or 1420 NW Gilman Blvd., #2845, Issaquah, WA 98027. Sorry, no personal replies.)

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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 588-8420. 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 847-588-8420 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

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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 847-588-8420 for more information. 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. 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; Fish Lake Beach – Friday, May 30; McHenry Dam – Friday, June 20 Weekly Dinner & Movie Begins Tuesday, June 3. Every Tuesday evening we will be showing a movie at 5:15pm. Dinners can be purchased at the NSC front desk. Registration is required. June 3 – Gravity June 10 – American Hustle June 17 – Dallas Buyers Club June 24 – All is Lost Yoga in Chairs Yoga is all about flexibility… and we are flexible about whether you sit, hold on or stand. Thursdays, June 5-26, 10:45am-11:45am. $30M/$35NM 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 Tai Chi Demo Join Renee Gatsis – a certified instructor from the Arthritis Institute for a FREE demonstration and information on Tai Chi. Virtually all major health organizations – including the Arthritis Foundation recommend tai chi as an activity for seniors because it provides balance of body and mind. Friday, June 20, 10:1511:00am, FREE “Matter of Balance Program” Taught by a Lutheran General Hospital Physical Therapist. Many older adults experience concerns about falling and may restrict their activities. A MATTER OF BALANCE, taught by Advocate Lutheran General Hospital staff is an award-winning program designed to improve fall awareness and to increase general activity levels. This program also emphasizes practical strategies to lessen risk of falling. Thursdays, June 5-July 24, 1:30-3:30pm. Fee: $12 (cost of workbook)

Park Ridge 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 >> see Seniors | page 21

Senior Style >> seniors, from page 20 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 non-members.

The Center of 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. Coffee, Classic Cars, and Connections. Join car aficionados of all ages on Sunday, June 15, to check out pre-1980 muscle cars, sports cars, and luxury cars at this monthly event to benefit The Center of Concern, a Park Ridge nonprofit that serves the elderly and disabled. Event to be held in the parking lot of the Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect Ave., from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Go to www.centerofconcern.org to register. Or call 847-823-0453. Annual Miniature Golf Outing Tuesday, June 17 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mountain

View Adventure Golf, 510 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines (west of Wolf Road). The Center of Concern will hold its Annual Miniature Golf Outing. Open to the public, this family-friendly event includes 18 holes of miniature golf, a picnic dinner, raffle prizes, and a balloon artist. Admission is $25 for adults and $5 for children under 12. All proceeds benefit The Center of Concern in Park Ridge. Rain date is June 18. Friends, supporters, and Center clients of all ages are welcome. To reserve tickets, please call 847-823-0453 or visit www.centerofconcern. org.

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

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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 enjoy opportunities to live longer, happier, healthier lives through an array of programs, activities, trips and services. Members receive a discount on all programs, activities,

and trips, Lifelong Learning Program Catalog, information on local, state, and federal issues affecting seniors, and invitations to special events and presentations. Membership dues are $20 for an individual and $35 for a couple/household for a full year. Everyone welcome! Call North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus at 847-470-5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove, to become a member. Glen Miller on the Silver Screen Monday, June 16, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Experience this Big Band immortal via actual footage of concerts by the Glen Miller Band. Also enjoy takes from Jimmy Stewart’s role as Glen Miller in the 1950s. This is the first program in a new series by music researcher Jim Kendros that is sure to be a favorite! $8 member; $11 nonmember. Call 847-470-5223 to register. Women of the Middle East Wednesday, June 25, 1 – 2:30 p.m. For centuries, women living in the Middle East have had their lives defined by tribal traditions, Islamic religious restrictions, political >> see Seniors | page 22

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Youth Basketball Summer League. Registration is being accepted for the Youth Basketball Summer Leagues for Grades 2nd through 8th Girls and Boys. League runs June 23-August 17. Participants can sign up as a team or individually. Your schedule will consist of 10 games. Games are played at Golf View Recreation Center & Grennan Heights. Registration is being taken at the Howard Leisure Center. For more information about Youth Basketball or volunteer coaching, please call (847) 9676975.

JUNE 13 Photowalk: Using Your Smartphone Camera. 10 a.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Learn how to take better pictures with your smartphone camera in this unique workshop. We will head outdoors to learn composition tips and techniques that will sharpen your picture-taking skills, then return to the computer lab to use free apps to enhance your photos. Please be familiar with your device and know your iTunes or GooglePlay account info. Registration limited to 10. Morton Grove residents have priority. For more information, go to calendar.mgpl.org or call 847-929-5101.

JUNE 14 Twenty-first Star NSDAR Monthly Meeting. 9:30

>> seniors, from page 21 mandates, and the men in their families. Women’s Rights movements have largely passed them over. Emergence into 21st century life styles is still a thing of fiction for these women. Join Bill Helmuth, who has traveled extensively in the Middle East, and see their incredible family life in the cities and rural villages of Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, and Iran. Come away with a better understanding of the conflicts that at times seem unbridgeable. $9 member; $12

a.m. Park Ridge Country Club, 636 N. Prospect, Park Ridge. The Twenty-first Star Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution will be hosting a Continental Breakfast for junior, new and prospective members. This is a special opportunity for all members to mingle and get to know each other better. Reservations are required by June 6. Please contact Dorothy Wilson at (847) 328-6946 for further details.

JUNE 16 Silly Science. 12:45 p.m. Niles Family Fitness Center, 987 Civic Center Dr, Niles. This handson science class is designed to combine learning and fun. With the use of everyday household items, become a silly scientist and create slime, test tube volcanoes and more. For more information call the Niles Family Fitness Center 847-5888400 or visit www.nilesfitness. com

JUNE 17 Summer Blast. Niles Family Fitness Center, 987 Civic Center Dr, Niles. This summer, join us for a blast. Children will fill their day with games, crafts, outside activities, swimming, gym and more. Please bring a sack lunch, bathing suit and towel, sunscreen and a snack every day to class. Sign up with a friend. Ages 6-9 years. For more information call 847-5888400

non-member. Call 847-4705223 to register. Book Talk: Books about Books Wednesday, July 9, 1 to 2 p.m. You love books, so what could be more fun than to talk about books that are about … books, or bookstores, or writers, or the pleasure reading, or collecting, or sharing books? Join Megan Rosol each month to explore a different genre or theme, as she shares great titles for you to read. Bring your Library

JUNE 18 Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce’s 36th Annual Golf Outing. 9:30 a.m. Chevy Chase Golf Club, 1000 N Milwaukee Ave, Wheeling. Spring is the traditional time that the Morton Grove Chamber of Commerce & Industry holds its big fundraising golf outing. One of the Morton Grove Chamber’s biggest fund-raising events,this golf outing is seeking those interested in a day of golf and business networking to help kick of the spring and find a cure for harsh winter. A foursome can be reserved for $560, this includes golf, golf cart, goodie bag and lunch. A golf and dinner package is available which adds two drink tickets and a buffet dinner. Individual golf and dinner packages are $150 and those who don’t golf can attend the dinner for $40 with a golf and dinner combo available for $150. For More Information, Contact: Debbie Juris - Executive Director at 847-965-0330 Fax: 847-9650349 or director@mgcci.org. MGPL Teens: “The Fault in Our Stars” Book Discussion. 5 p.m. The Great American Bagel, 7184 Dempster St., Morton Grove. Come discuss John Green’s #1 bestselling title, The Fault in Our Stars! Don’t have time to read the book? Then see the movie, which will be in theaters on June 6th. We will be giving away an AUTOGRAPHED copy of the book! Stop by the

Card; books will be available for check out. No fee. Call 847-470-5223 to register. Jealousy in Literature Monday, July 14, 1 – 2:30 p.m. The theme of jealousy (and its aftermath) is universal, raising such questions as, “What is Jealousy?” and “How does it differ from envy?” Specialists have attempted to answer these questions: psychologists, sociologists, and biologists seek the factors that create this emotion;

Adult Services desk to sign up for the discussion and check out a copy of the novel. Walkins are still welcome to join the discussion. Food and drinks will be provided. All teens ages 13 18 are welcome. Call 847-9295101 or visit www.mgpl.org/ teens/ for more information.

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)

Artists explore the theme in photographs, paintings, movies, songs, plays, poems, and books; theologians offer religious views based on the scriptures of their respective faiths. Join Beverly Friend, Professor Emeritus, you take a look at how jealousy plays out in our favorite literature. $8 member; $11 non-member. 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

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. 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, 847-2962470 or Lenore Lunquist, 847729-2530 for more information.

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 847-4705223 to register.

THE BUGLE JUNE 12, 2014 >> ZONING, from page 1 Cunningham said his gun range’s classes would focus on teaching safety both on and off the range. He also said his proposed facility could be an asset to Niles police, as it would allow for specialized types of training a police department’s basement shooting range can’t accommodate. Trustees approved over $149,000 worth of renovations to the Niles police force’s shooting range back in January. “We want a state-of-the-art training facility,”said Cunningham. He said he and his partners expect to spend between $4.5 million and $7 million building the facility, with the goal of it becoming one of the best ranges in the Midwest. However, when Commission Vice-Chairman Karen Dimond asked Cunningham if he, or any of his principal partners, had previous experience running an indoor gun range or school before, he answered no. “We know to hire people that have significantly more experience than us,” said Cunningham.

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Sportsman’s Club and Firearms Training Academy would feature an 11,800-square-foot firing range and 2,500 square feet of retail space at 6143 Howard St.

Regarding safety, Cunningham said customers entering the gun range would need to register with a front desk in the retail area and would be required to present valid Illinois Firearm Owner Identification Card or be accompanied by someone who has one. Patrons will be able to bring their own weapons onto the range, but Sportsman’s management would reserve

a right to ban illegal firearms and those with calibers that are too large for the range to safely handle. Patrons will also be able to rent guns from Sportsman’s to use at the facility’s range. Cunningham said that if Niles did not grant a special use permit for the facility, he and his partners have also looked at alternative locations in neighboring Skokie and Morton Grove. “We’re not going to stop here if

something happens and we can’t get this approved,” he said. Cunningham and his partners appeared before the commission back in May to petition for approval of an ordinance to allow gun ranges in Niles’manufacturing districts to be sent to the village board. Niles trustees eventually approved an amended version of that ordinance, banning indoor firing ranges and the sale and

trade of handguns in business districts and limiting them to the village’s manufacturing districts, at their May 27 meeting. At that same meeting, trustees also approved a special use permit for Concealed Carry Safety for Personal Defense, Inc. at 7609 N. Milwaukee Ave.This business, run by retired Cook County Sheriff’s police officer Marc Jens and his wife, would not feature any live fire training on its premises. Instead, students at this school would be using a Shot Indicating Resetting Trigger (SIRT) training pistol, essentially a laser gun designed for “dry fire training.” Jens told the commission that he would use his relationships with approved gun ranges for the live fire portion of the concealed carry training he will offer. “It’s been five years we’ve been working on this,” said Oraha, who is also the vice president of Sportsman’s. He said it felt good to be near the end of the approval process in Niles. With the commission’s recommendation secured, Sportsman’s special use application is now expected to go to the village board for consideration.

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