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By Alex V. Hernandez staff reporter The village recently unveiled a new boulder commemorating Niles as “The Best Place to Raise Kids.” The title comes from a Bloomberg Magazine award Niles won in 2010. Bloomberg recognized the Niles after reviewing the village’s crime rates, employment, schools, ethnic diversity and other traits of communities of fewer than 50,000 residents. A special committee to redesign the Village Hall plaza held a contest with high school students asking for designs that use the Bloomberg award’s wording as inspiration. Out of the 24 entries, the winner of the contest is Kaylin Moy, a student from Niles West High School.Titled “The FamilyCircle,”herdesignwas unveiled July 22 and uses the Niles Leaning Tower as a nod to the village’s past, and a white oak tree as a representation of its future. “With the help of a few donors, we were able to purchase a boulder with the winning design featured,” said Hayley Garard, the village’s communication and multimedia coordinator.

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Kaylin Moy (second from left) poses with Niles officials and her parents in front of the boulder based on her winning design. COURTESY VILLAGE OF NILES

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Niles Crime Stoppers taxexempt status lost due to president’s personal problems Tax-exempt status revoked by the IRS in 2010 for “not filing a Form 990-series annual return or notice for three consecutive tax years.” By Alex Hernandez staff reporter

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Niles Crime Stoppers and its president have come under scrutiny after operating as a not-for-profit after losing its tax-exempt status. “It’s a simple clerical error is essentially what happened,” said Morgan Dubiel, the president of the organization.“We’re working right now to get everything re-established.” Niles Crime Stoppers is registered with the Illinois Secretary of State as a not-for-profit corporation in 2003 with Dubiel listed as its registered agent. The organization pays cash rewards for information about a crime or fugitive that leads to an arrest or the recovery of contraband. On the village’s website the organization has been advertising itself and collecting revenue as a not-for-profit even though it had this tax-exempt status revoked by the IRS in 2010 for “not filing a >> see status | page 8

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Local police warn of ComEd scam Victim stated he was told that their business was overdue on payment and to call back to prevent a loss of service The Niles Police Department and Chief Strzelecki are warning the community of a recent scam that has been reported in our area. We have received a complainant from a victim who received an message that appeared to have come from Com-ED. The victim stated he was told that their business was overdue on payment and to call back to prevent a loss of service. The Victim of the business contacted Com-Ed to confirm that there was a payment issue and learned that they were not behind on payment. The Niles Police Department wants to spread the word to

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If you have questions regarding this matter you are encouraged to call the non-emergency number 847-588-6500.

prevent future victimization of others. Remember, you should never make payment to someone (whether it be an automated call or not) that you do not know. Always verify information by contacting your service provider or credit card company by calling then telephone numbers provided on your bill or on the back of your credit card. Do not call the number that is provided via the automated message. If you have questions regarding this matter you are encouraged to call the non-emergency number 847-588-6500.

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news in brief Resident files ballot question petitions to limit mayor’s powers niles Project: Style It Up - BackJoe Makula and his attorney John Fogarty filed petitions with Niles to change to way village clerk is chosen, how trustee vacancies are filled By Alex Hernandez staff reporter

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A Niles resident with a history of filing referendums with the village filed another two questions recently. Joe Makula and his attorney John Fogarty filed petitions with Niles to change to the way village clerk is chosen and how trustee vacancies are filled. The first question was submitted with 888 signatures, while the second one had 775 signatures. “He’s put a ton of work into this, and this is definitely his baby,” said Fogarty. Village Clerk Marlene Victorine’s job would be made an elected office by Makula’s first petition. If it’s passed, the village clerk would have a term of four years starting with the consolidated general election of April 2015. Moreover, trustees would fill any vacancy in the clerk position via an appointment, with the appointment being for the remainder of the term unless the vacancy is filled with more than 31 months remaining in the term. The appointment would expire by the next general election in order for voters to elect a new clerk. “The rules in municipalities are different and our clerk does

more than what is term limit referendum normally expected of that would limit a clerk,” said Hayley service on the village Garard, the village’s board to a total of communication 16 years, regardless and multimedia of position on the coordinator.Victorine’s board. This petitionbeen with the village based referendum for 14 years and has was put alongside a served as its clerk for Marlene Niles Village BoardVictorine almost eight years. authored term limit Village Clerk “I think from our ordinance designed to perspective, it’d be limit trustees to three very difficult for an full terms (total 12 elected official to do years) and mayors to everything she does,” two full terms (total said Garard. “But of eight years). course [Makula] has The village board’s the freedom to file the version would allow petitions.” someone to run for The petition would mayor after serving remove a perceived Andrew three full terms as Przybylo conflict of interest mayor of niles trustee because their between the clerk and version does not mayor on that commission, as combine total years of service. currently the clerk position is In the village of Niles, a appointed by the mayor and ballot question must have over is part of the Niles Election 50 percent of the vote to be Commission. The other made law, and both questions members of that commission received over 80 percent of are the mayor and the most the vote during the April 9, senior trustee on the board. 2013 elections. This has led The other question Makula to an unresolved dilemma filed would strip the mayor of for the village should Trustee the ability to appoint trustees Joe LoVerde decide to run for to the board if there is a reelection or someone files a vacancy between elections. suit saying Andrew Przybylo Voters would fill the vacancy can’t serve as the Mayor of Niles. at the next election unless Przybylo previously served as that vacancy happens less than a village trustee for 24 years 196 days before a municipal and could lose his mayorship election. In that case, the seat if Makula’s term-limit rule is would remain vacant until the enforced. following municipal election. Przybylo has taken a handsLast year Makula was the off stance the problem and the resident who, along with village board voted 2 to 4 last year officials, helped create the against a motion to initiate a village’s term limits dilemma. In court action in relation to Niles that instance Makula collected Term Limits problem. a 1,000-signature petition for a

to-School Golf Mill Style

From Aug. 4-8, school age participants will be able to show off their own brand of style

Golf Mill is partnering with JCPenney, Sears, Target, Express, 5-7-9 and NOKO to see how you Style It Up as you head Back-toSchool! The contest is simple. From August 4th – August 8th, school age participants will be able to show off their own brand of style by visiting one of the participating stores and creating their ideal Back-to-School outfit. Outfits will then be placed on a mannequin, displayed in Center Court and voted on from August 9th

– August 15th. On August 16th at 1pm the winner will be announced and prizes will be handed out. If you are interested in being a participant you can visit any of the participating stores, Customer Service or www. golfmill.com. Back-to-School fun doesn’t end there either! On August 21st we will be welcoming back one of our good friends Andre B. as he performs a FREE Back-to-School Concert in Center Court at 11am. There will also be a meet-and-greet after the show. Golf Mill Shopping Center is located at 239 Golf Mill Center in Niles, Ill., at Golf Road and Milwaukee Avenue. For hours and additional information visit www. golfmill.com or call (847) 699-1070.

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Singapore Math arrives

Group provides an environment that fosters learning, stimulates passion and nurture intrinsic motivation in learning math

The Singapore Math Learning Center opened its doors in May 2014 and provides math enrichment classes and tutoring for students in elementary school using the Singapore Math teaching method. At Singapore Math Learning Center, we take pride in providing an environment that fosters learning, stimulates passion and nurture intrinsic motivation in learning math. The center currently offers has classes for children from Grades K-5. Too often, people say “I’m not good in math”. Sometime around 2nd to 5th grade, new math concepts are introduced in school and if students don’t get a good grasp, their grades slip. Young students then tell themselves or believe what others tell them that they are not good in math. It then becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy and stays with them throughout their adult lives. We believe that with the right

tools, guidance and practice, most people can learn and be good in math. Helping students gain confidence in math is a big part in helping them learn and get better grades. Once students start seeing that they have the ability and understanding to do math, their confidence and selfesteem increases and they start enjoying it. The term ‘Singapore Math’ is a teaching method based on Singapore’s national curriculum for elementary school. Since 1995, Singapore has been consistently ranked among the top in the Trends in International Math and Science Study (TIMSS). The Singapore Mathematics framework was developed on the basis that problem solving is central to learning math and uses the concrete to pictorial bar model drawing to abstract learning approach to encourage active thinking, understanding and communication of math concepts and problem solving. This proven method has been adopted in schools in the US and around the world. Formoreinformationgotowww. singaporemathlearningcenter. com.

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news in brief park ridge

Kalo sponsored historic tour scheduled for Aug. 9

Residents have another opportunity on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 1 p.m. when the August tour departs from Iannelli Studios

If you haven’t taken your Park Ridge Art Heritage Historic Tour yet this season, you have another opportunity on Saturday, Aug. 9, at 1 p.m. when the August tour departs from Iannelli Studios Heritage Center, 255 N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge. Reservations are required and may be made by calling Karen Larsen, docent, at 847-824-4536 by Thursday, August 7. The suggested donation of $10 per person will benefit continuing restoration efforts at Iannelli Studios Heritage Center which earned a 2011 Governor’s Home Town Award for Park Ridge. An initiative of The Kalo Foundation of Park Ridge, the tours are sponsored by The Summit of Uptown and Journal & Topics Newspapers. From the Kalo Art Craft Community House where the Chicago silver industry was born to the Park Ridge studio of noted artist Alfonso Iannelli, who helped design the world famous Pickwick Theater and sculpted the

Rock of Gibraltar on the Prudential Building in Chicago, the tour highlights the larger narrative of the artists’ colony that flourished in Park Ridge at the turn of the 20th Century and beyond. Included on the tour are the sites where famous people in the world of arts and entertainment—as well as those who are lost to the mists of time—lived and worked. They include Walter Marshall Clute and his wife, Beulah Mitchell Clute, Albert Krehbiel, and his wife, Dulah Evans Krehbiel, Frederic Goudy, Carrie Snodgress, Karen Black, Grant Wood, Henri and Asta Eicher, Harrison Ford, Frederick Richardson, and Eugene Romeo. Also on the tour is one of the filming locations for The Blues Brothers. Established in 2006, The Kalo Foundation of Park Ridge works to safeguard the rich artistic legacy of the town through education, advocacy, and preservation, as well as cooperatively promoting the cultural heritage of the city. For more information about the tours, The Kalo Foundation of Park Ridge, Iannelli Studios Heritage Center, or to donate online, go to www.kalofoundation.org or call 847-261-4595.

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Dance center to hold company auditions on Aug. 9 Competition styles include jazz, hip hop, lyrical, musical theater, and contemporary

Von Heidecke Dance Center is hosting an all out search for the top 25 dancers in the Chicago land area to compete on the competition stage. Gold medalist U.S. Olympic figure skater Evan Lysecek attended this school, as well as Victoria Born of Center Stage and Joffery principal dancer Joanna Wozniak. Be a part of the experience.Competition styles include jazz, hip hop, lyrical, musicaltheater,andcontemporary. Choreographers come from LA, New York, music videos, and the Las Vegas stages. You must follow the audition process to be accepted to compete with top dancers in your area. All dancers that are at the intermediate/ advanced level are encouraged to audition. Technique classes for hip hop, jazz, contemporary/lyrical will be held Thursdays, beginning with the fall

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Auditions will take place on Saturday, August 9th at: Von Heidecke Dance Center • 1239 S. Naper Boulevard • Naperville, IL 60540 • 630-527-1052

• Auditions will be held according to the following schedule: • 6 - 10 years of age • 10:00-11:00 Hip Hop auditions • 11:30 -12:00 Nutcracker auditions • 12:00-1:00 Jazz / lyrical / contemporary auditions • 11- Up • 11:00-12:00 Hip Hop auditions • 12:00-1:00 Nutcracker Auditions • 1:00-2:00 Jazz / lyrical / contemporary auditions term, which starts on August 18th. Audition forms are available at www.chicagofestivalballet.com.

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Mendota’s sweet corn festival promises tons of corn and fun Festival runs from Aug. 7 to Aug. 10 Not only will there be tons of free, hot, buttered Del Monte Sweet Corn to munch on, but there will also be tons of fun to experience as Mendota, IL celebrates their 67th Annual Sweet Corn Festival on August 7th through 10th. It is one of the largest harvest festivals in the Midwest, attracting over 55,000 visitors in its 3 and a half day run. The Festival hosts free entertainment every day that appeals to young and old alike. It includes: a karaoke contest, magicians, balloon twisters, professional face painters, a carnival with rides for all ages, queen pageant Friday evening with the Follies Theatre group to entertain, musical entertainment on the main stage throughout Saturday, featuring an afternoon concert of fun funky blues and popular covers by “Written Warning,” and that evening, a 50’s & 60’s Classic Rockin’ Roll show “under the stars,” featuring the Chicagoland group, The StingRays. There is a Beer Garden with live bands, which will include “Snap Shot,” a 70’s and 80’s cover band on Friday night, and the Chicago area rock party dance band “Sugar High” on Saturday night, playing dozens of favorite hits from the 70’s to the present. The Grand Parade Sunday will feature Chicago’s Golden Knights Drill Team, the internationally known Jesse White Tumblers, the New Generation Fancy Drill Team, Rockford’s Pipes & Drums of Clan MacAlpine, the 144th Army Band of the Illinois National Guard, as well as floats, Shriners and antique vehicles. If you’re inclined to be competitive there is a “bags” tournament on Saturday afternoon,a corn eating contest, open to those 12 and under on Sunday, and even a Sweet Corn Festival Food Contest for creative cooks, which awards to the best dishes with sweet corn as their main ingredient.

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67th Annual Sweet Corn Festival on August 7th through 10th is one of the largest harvest festivals in the Midwest, attracting over 55,000 visitors in its 3 and a half day run.

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For more detailed information on Mendota’s 67th Annual Sweet Corn Festival call (815) 539-6507 for a free brochure or visit www. sweetcornfestival.com. There will be 200 crafters, flea market vendors, and commercial booths with everything from beautiful handmade crafts, to new items and antiques, to the unusual and trendy. For the sports minded there is the Sweet Corn Festival Tennis Tournament, and Mendota Community Hospital’s “Cornapalooza” 5K/10K Run & 5K Fitness Walk. The “Big Event” takes place Sunday afternoon - the serving of the free, hot, buttered Del Monte Sweet Corn! The corn is cooked to its golden goodness with the help of an antique steam traction engine as it has been for the last 67 years. It takes many volunteers, but the Mendotans know best how to do it. They will serve you up a plate of Del Monte’s finest ears in no time, dripping with butter and let you salt it to your personal taste. If you would like to continue the memories of this delectable moment the folks at Mendota’s Corn Fest have fresh Del Monte sweet

corn available by the bag for purchase to take home. All of the events, except for the sporting events, take place in the downtown area, well within walking distance of one another. There are no admission charges with the exception of a small admission to the beer garden, and no parking fees. The Corn Festival opens Thursday evening, August 7th at 6 pm with “Family Night,” offering discounted carnival ride tickets. Friday there is an “arm band” discount on rides from 12 noon till 4 pm, letting you ride as much and as many of the carnival rides as you want during that period with the purchase of a $20 arm band. Things get started Friday at 11:00 am, and on Saturday & Sunday at 9:00 am.The carnival and beer garden are open till midnight Friday & Saturday nights. Mendota is located in north central Illinois at the intersection of I-39 and IL Rt. 34, 1 hour south of Rockford, 2 hours from Chicago and 1.3 hours north of Bloomington and Peoria. For more detailed information on Mendota’s 67th Annual Sweet Corn Festival call (815) 539-6507 for a free brochure or visit www. sweetcornfestival.com.

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Upcoming Coffee with a Cop events All community members are invited to attend Officers from the Park Ridge Police Department and community members come together throughout the year for informal meetings, in neutral locations, to discuss community issues, build relationships, and to drink coffee. Coffee with a Cop provides a unique opportunity for community members to ask questions and to learn more about the department’s work in Park Ridge’s neighborhoods. The majority of contacts law enforcement has with the public happen during emergencies, or emotionally charged situations. Those situations are not always the most effective times for positive relationship building with the community, and some community members may feel that officers are unapproachable on the street. Coffee with a Cop attempts to break down barriers

and allows for a relaxed, one-onone interaction. “We hope that community members will feel comfortable to ask questions, bring concerns, or simply get to know our officers,” said Police Chief Frank Kaminski. “These interactions are the foundation of community partnerships.” Coffee with a Cop is a national initiative supported by The United States Department of Justice, Office of Community Oriented Policing Services. Similar events are being held across the county, as local police departments strive to make lasting connections with the communities they serve. The program aims to advance the practice of community policing through improving relationships between police officers and community members one cup of coffee at a time.

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Upcoming Coffees Join us from 9:00am – 11:00am at the following locations: • • • • • • • • • •

september 4th Beat 3 Dunkin Donuts – 1129 W. touhy ave september 17th Beat 2 lola’s Diner – 920 Busse Hwy october 8th Beat 1 Dunkin Donuts – 2606 W. Dempster october 23rd Beat 5 mariano’s – 1900 s. Cumberland november 8th Beat 4 Whole foods – 225 W. touhy ave

All community members are invited to attend. Please contact Community Strategies Officer Julie Genualdi, 847-318-5233 or jgenuald@parkridgepolice.org with questions.

SCHOOL BRIEFS • OAKTON

Oakton Showcases health careers at free information sessions this month Discover the rising field of radiologic technology Opportunities in health care careers are growing rapidly. Don’t miss your chance to join an exciting profession by attending free information sessions in August at Oakton’s Des Plaines campus that showcase the College’s degree and certificate programs.Faculty will be on hand to discuss course requirements and industry trends. Discover the rising field of radiologic technology – producing images of the human body for use in diagnosing medical conditions – on Monday, August 4. The College partners with the St. Francis School of Radiography in Evanston to offer a two-year degree in radiologic technology.The U.S. Department of Labor reports that employment in this area is expected to grow by more than 22 percent by 2020 because “as the population grows older, there will be an increase in medical conditions, such as breaks and fractures caused by osteoporosis, which can require imaging to diagnose them.” Qualified radiologic technologists are needed in hospitals, clinics, physicians’

offices, industry, and public health. The program starts at 5 p.m., in Room 2145. Find out what it takes to become a physical therapy assistant (PTA) on Monday, August 18.A PTA works under the direction of a physical therapist and helps rehabilitate people with injuries or diseases affecting muscles, joints, bones, nerves, or the cardiopulmonary system. Employment opportunities for PTAs are expected to grow nationally at a faster rate than most careers through 2020. Learn more at 4:30 p.m., in Room 1610. Take a closer look at health information technology (HIT) on Tuesday, August 19. Health information technologists manage patient information for hospitals and other health care facilities and practitioners.Career prospects for health information technicians are promising. The U.S. Department of Labor states that the number of positions in this area is expected to grow by more than 27 percent through 2014 noting, “the demand for health services is expected to

increase as the population ages. An aging population will need more medical tests, treatments, and procedures. This will mean more claims for reimbursement from insurance companies.” In Illinois, HIT is among the 50 fastest-growing occupations. This session commences at 6 p.m., in Room 1610. Oakton’s Des Plaines campus is located at 1600 East Golf Road.

Jumpstart Your Career at Oakton’s Automotive Technology Open House Get ready to rev up your repair skills and jumpstart your automotive career in as little as three semesters by attending Oakton’s Automotive Technology Open House on Wednesday, August 13! Find out how to obtain the training needed to become a service advisor, line technician, warranty specialist, automotive parts salesman, or a junior service center manager. Meet faculty, tour the lab, and learn >> see oaktoN | page 17

edward Stanley Kozubal Edward Stanley Kozubal, age 92, U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. He was the beloved husband of Sally Kozubal; loving father of Sandy (Ken) Gaborek; cherished grandfather of Nicole Gaborek; dear brother of the late Steve, Frank, Walter, Henry, Angela and Helen; and fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation was Tuesday, July 29 from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Funeral Services were Wednesday, July 30 at 9:15 a.m. to St. John Brebeuf Church for 10 a.m. Mass.

Interment MaryhillCemetery. Edward was a longtime member of the Niles VFW Post 7712 and the Evanston American Legion Post 42. He proudly served during World War II with the 104th Timberwolf, and was the recipient of a Purple Heart. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Paralyzed Veterans of America or the Wounded Warrior Project appreciated. For more information, call 847-966-7302 or visit www. skajafuneralhomes.com.

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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Jose Zepeda, 33, of the 7500 block of W. Monroe, Niles, was arrested July 27 in the 8100 block of Dempster for DUI.

Daniel Ehiopa, 35, of the 6300 W. Touhy, Niles, was arrested July 26 in the 6300 block of Touhy for retail theft and criminal trespass to land.

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Omar Granillo, 23, of the 2800 block of W. Lunt, Chicago, was arrested July 26 in the 7700 block of Neva for domestic battery.

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Crystal A. Kelly, 31, of the 5700 block of W. Maplewood, Chicago, was arrested July 27 in the 8500 block of Golf Road for retail theft.

Charle E. Evans, 28, of the 8100 block of St. Louis, Skokie, was arrested July 27 at the intersection of Oakton and Milwaukee for driving with a suspended license and suspended registration.

Ramiro Camacho-Garcia, 50, of the 5000 block of N. Harding, Chicago, was arrested July 28 in the 8000 block of Milwaukee for aggravated DUI and driving without a valid driver’s license.

Leonard M. Russel, 39, of the 2000 block of Scott, Melrose Park, was arrested July 31 in the 6100 block of Howard for possession of a controlled substance and driving with a suspended license.

James H. Stawasz, 47, of the 1100 block of S. Mitchell, Arlington Hts., was arrested July 31 at Golf Mil Center for retail theft.

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Raul M. Martinez, 63, of the 2100 block of Seward, Evanston, was arrested July 22 at the intersection of Oakton and Delphia for driving without a valid driver’s license and no valid insurance. James D. Angus, 45, of the 1200 block of Seabury Circle,Carol Stream,was arrested July 22 at the intersection of Oakton and Busse for driving with a revoked driver’s license, no valid insurance and

disobeying a red light. A 16-year old from Park Ridge was arrested July 23 in the 0-100 block of N. Busse on July 23 for curfew.

A 16-year old from Park Ridge was arrested July 23 in the 0-100 block of N. Busse on July 23 for theft curfew.

Ismael Mora, 20, of the 2600 block of 20th St., Zion, was arrested July 25 at the intersection of Crescent and Greenwood for driving without

a valid driver’s license, no insurance and a failure to yield turning left.

Woodview for driving without a driver’s license and improper overtaking.

Carmen Brito, 41, of the 10000 block of Holly Lane, Des Plaines, was arrested July 25 at the intersection of Oakton and Northwest Hwy for driving without a valid driver’s license, no insurance and unlawful use of a cell phone.

Francisco J Oliva, 38, of the 4200 block of Central, Glenview, was arrested July 26 in the 7000 block of Ottawa in Chicago for DUI with a BAC over .08, leaving the scene of an accident, improper lane usage and driving without insurance.

Luis A. Madrid, 22, of the 8600 block of Gregory Ln, Des Plaines, was arrested July 25 at the intersection of Ballard and

Morton Grove No reports available at press time

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the People’s Choice? Promises, Promises Even the most well-intentioned people get into politics because they believe they can change things By nick reiHer MaNagiNg editor

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I was listening to the Score the other day, and White Sox announcer and former player Steve Stone was talking about how different position players warm up on the field. The pitcher, he said, is the only position player who does not warm up where he plays. Shortstops take grounders at that position, outfielders out there, etc. But pitchers throw off to the side on mounds that can be very different from those on the field of play, especially, as he notes, on the road, where some, ahem, gamesmanship can take place. Oddly enough, it got me thinking about elected officials and those who want to be, primarily the latter. Even the most wellintentioned people get into politics because they believe they can change things … hopefully for the better. I have yet to hear one candidate say they am going into this race to botch things up and return home a disgrace to a tar-and-feather party of his or her constituents. Then come the promises. “This will not happen if you elect me.” “I promise you I will not raise taxes.’’ “Read my lips …“ Too often, these promises do not come true when these

candidates are elected or reelected. Do you know why? Because the mound they’re pitching their promises from is a whole lot different from the one in the game. Sometimes, they may know that going in. And there is a level in Dante’s Inferno just for them.

They don’t have to make any promises; they just have to be seen as better than the other guy. A preponderance of evidence. Talk about a civil trial concept turning uncivil.

But many times, unfulfilled promises come from ignorance. A person who is vying for a spot on a board where there are a seven, 27 or several hundred will assume it’s easy to go in and change things right off. For newcomer state representatives and U.S. House members, the first thing they realize after getting sworn in is their next election is less than two years away. That doesn’t leave much time to get those promises fulfilled. Then they realize they are part of something much greater than themselves.

And the issue or issues that got them elected may or may not be part of the grand scheme of that body they were elected to. Then they realize to accomplish what they promised, if it at all feasible, may take some compromise, giving up another issue they hold dear to salvage a more important one. For years -- whether it was growing up during the Daley Machine years in Chicago, or on-the-job education as a journalist – I continued to be astounded by just how that political sausage was made when I was allowed a small peek inside. Some politicians relished (sorry) that challenge; others got caught in the grinder. Maybe that’s one reason why candidates continue to hammer away in commercials and ads at the bad, or perceived bad, their counterparts have done. They don’t have to make any promises; they just have to be seen as better than the other guy. A preponderance of evidence. Talk about a civil trial concept turning uncivil. This is a good time to remind candidates I will not accept stories or ads that are negative. Tell us what you are going to do. Tell us about yourself. But other than promising to do the very best you can to be a good person and represent your constituents’ needs, don’t tell us no lies.

letter to tHe editor

Sportsman’s controversy continues I find it hard to believe that the editor would allow a letter to be published that is so filled with misinformation, lack of fact, prejudice, hate and threats to the village and its social

structure. Then to allow it so much printed space without the publication of equal space for the opposing opinion. Shame! And to the author, Ellen,

I hope she finds multiple locations to find sour grapes on her exit move from the village. James Allen Niles Resident

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Illinois Tollway, Pace partner to build park & ride Project part of $2.5 billion Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) Rebuilding and Widening Project The Illinois Tollway’s Board of Directors today approved an intergovernmental agreement with Pace that will allow the transit agency to move forward with plans to design and build new Park & Ride facilities on the Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) in coordination with the Tollway’s $2.5 billion I-90 Rebuilding and Widening Project. The agreement was approved on July 9 by Pace’s Board of Directors. “This major infrastructure project will help drive economic development throughout the

area, and I applaud the Illinois Tollway and Pace for working together to get it moving,” Governor Pat Quinn said. “New bus service on I-90 coupled with direct access to Park & Ride lots will make it easier for workers and customers to reach local businesses in the Northwest suburbs and Chicago.” As part of the $2.5 billion Jane Addams Memorial Tollway (I-90) Rebuilding and Widening Project, the Illinois Tollway will accommodate transit and direct access for the public to Pace bus service along one

of its roadways for the first time in the agency’s history. The agreement with Pace will feature the first Park & Ride facilities constructed on the Tollway system, including three new Park & Ride facilities at Randall Road, Illinois Route 25 and Barrington Road. The new facilities will initially provide space for 225 vehicles, with the ability to accommodate as many as 450 vehicles in the future. “Governor Pat Quinn has charged the Tollway and other transportation and transit agencies to work together to improve service for commuters and this agreement will help us step up and meet his challenge,” said Illinois Tollway Executive

>> status from page 1 Form 990-series annual return or notice for three consecutive tax years.” The Bugle learned of the loss of the status on July 9 during the course of its reporting on the Niles Library Board’s search for an interim director. A Freedom of Information Act Request was filed with the Office of the Illinois Attorney General for the organization’s tax filings for the past five years and documents regarding its current not-forprofit status. “Please be advised that this office has conducted a search, and we have located no records responsive to your request,” said Assistant Attorney General Caitlin Q. Knutte. At press time Knutte had directed The Bugle to the executive counsel for the Illinois Secretary of State for further information. In addition to being president of the Niles Crime Stoppers, Dubiel is also president of the Niles Library Board and a plan commissioner with the village. In his position as the library’s president, Dubiel has made numerous comments in favor of government transparency. “We represent the people of the District and we’re leading the way on transparency. It’s their money. They have an absolute right to look over our shoulder and see how we spend it,” said Dubiel in a release after the library won the Sunshine Award for outstanding online transparency back in April.

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From left to right: Niles police Chief Dean Strzelecki, Sherese Pope, Niles Crime Stoppers members Norbert Johnson and Morgan Dubiel, Niles Trustee Chris Hanusiak and Niles Mayor Andrew Przybylo.Pope, 23, was given the Chief’s Citizen’s Award by Niles Police and a $500 reward from the Niles Crime Stoppers on March 25.

And in 2012, as a library trustee, he also decried the then board’s decision to no longer record audio of the board’s public meetings. Illinois law requires public bodies keep minutes of all meetings but only to make recordings of closed executive session meetings. “At a time of great corruption and concern in our community, country and state we should be moving toward more, not less transparency,” Dubiel told The Bugle at the time. After three days of repeated requests for comment regarding the Niles Crime Stoppers taxexempt status, Dubiel finally told The Bugle it was a combination of medical issues and the recession that led to him not

file tax returns or notices for the organization. “In 2008 I was dealing with a medical condition that turned out to be terminal cancer,” said Dubiel.“I went in for surgery and didn’t get home until Christmas Eve…then I had chemo in spring and fall of 2009 and then the [economic] crash happened and it impacted my business.” He further said the organization currently had about $2,000 in funds and that no taxes, federal or state, were currently owed. “We don’t handle their tax documents,” said Niles police Sgt. Robert Tornabene. “It’s a verbiage, or a forgetfulness issue that needs to be taken off the website.” As of Aug. 4 the IRS had

Director Kristi Lafleur.“Currently, the I-90 corridor generates 13 percent of the region’s daily work trips, so by working with Pace to provide access to transit services on I-90 we will be able to offer new, reliable and convenient commuting options that provide commuters with more choices than ever before.” The Tollway’s I-90 Rebuilding and Widening Project is providing $240 million to integrate transit in partnership with Pace, as well as future transit expansion plans. When construction is complete, the new I-90 will feature wider inside lanes and shoulders to handle bus traffic and flexible design to provide dedicated and

reliable transit service, as well as the technology to support bus-only lanes if needed in the future. “The I-90 corridor has a significant number of people traveling to and from the area for work-related trips, so it’s a perfect place for us to expand our Bus on Shoulders Program,” said Pace Chairman of the Board Richard Kwasneski. “We’re grateful to Governor Quinn, the Tollway and other regional partners for their partnership and support for a project that not only helps to reduce traffic congestion but better access to the many job opportunities throughout Chicago and the northwest suburbs.”

still not listed the Niles Crime Stoppers as an organization eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions and the organization’s description on the website had not been altered. The Nile Crime Stoppers Reward most recently gave money to Chicago woman Sherese Pope. She was awarded $500 for providing Chicago police with the partial license plate that helped end the series of armed robberies in the Chicago and its suburbs committed by the Jason B. Logsdon, the “Bad Hair Bandit,” back in 2013. During the height of Logsdon’s spree the Niles Crime Stoppers offered $1,000 for any information leading to the bandit’s capture. Pope was unaware of the reward and during the press conference after Logsdon’s arrest authorities said the money didn’t play a significant part in his arrest. “The Niles Crime Stoppers was founded to solely comply with Illinois state law and give the police an opportunity or the ability to receive tips anonymously,” said Dubiel.“Court cases pervious to this were exposing tipsters to intimidation, assault, battery and even murder after being brought forth in court...the crime stoppers bill in Illinois was passed to prevent this.” When a tip is received by the organization’s hotline the operator takes the information from the caller and assigns them an identification number. “It is important that you do not

give your name. We do not want to know who you are,” says the Niles Crime Stoppers webpage. Niles police has an officer assigned to act as a liaison with the organization who is forwarded the tip. When the investigation is completed, the liaison officer reports back to the Niles Crime Stoppers Board of Directors to decide on a cash reward. This reward money comes from various fund-raising activities and donations from private individuals and organizations. Tornabene said that even though the police department debuted its own app for iPhone and Android phones that let users submit crime tips completely anonymously back in January, the Niles Crime Stoppers was still an effective tool for law enforcement. “The app only works in town. Niles Crime Stoppers works on a larger scale,” he said. “It’s a program that still has value.” He said one of the drawbacks for their app is that the even though police receive tips in real time, the completely anonymous nature the tips are very hard to verify. Unlike Niles Crime Stoppers, the Niles police was developed by Citizen Observer, LLC to remove all identifying information from the tip using software, so no names or cell numbers are saved by anyone in any capacity. “We get pranked because of the way the tip gets scrubbed, we have no way of knowing where it came from,” said Tornabene.

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INSIDE: Collins runs away with Illinois Women’s Open, page 12; Alfini focuses on ability, not disability, page 13

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Coach of national D-I champs boosts local camp By mike sandrolini For the bugle

mike@buglenewspapers.com @voyagersport

The Loyola University men’s volleyball team’s 2013 season may have slipped under the radar of the average Chicago area sports fan even though the Ramblers made it to the NCAA Division I Final Four. But their 2014 season certainly didn’t. Loyola rattled off 26 consecutive match victories before polishing off Stanford, 3-1, in early May to capture the first national volleyball championship in school history—and the school’s first national crown of any kind since the men’s basketball squad took the title back in 1963. Simply put, the cat’s out of the bag in regard to Loyola being an NCAA powerhouse. “I don’t think we’re going to sneak up on anybody,” said head coach Shane Davis, who completed his 11th season at Loyola. “It’s kind of a dream come true, a dream season. It’s kind of the end result of all the guys working really hard and the coaching staff finding their groove, jelling together after a couple of years of being together.” When Davis isn’t coaching the Ramblers, he and his wife, Andrea, are helping to mold the volleyball stars of tomorrow as co-owners of the Chicago-based D1 Volleyball Club. Shane also serves as the club’s technical advisor, while Andrea is the boys’ club director and Shane’s sister, Shari, is the girls’ club director. D1 Volleyball offers boys and girls teams between 12U and 18U. The girls teams train in Morton Grove, and the boys teams train in Skokie. Recent graduates John Palucki (Maine South) and Jordan Moy (Niles West), both 2014 all-

CSL selections, have competed for DI Volleyball teams. Maine East junior starters Maggie Chwieralski and Niki Ahlstrand played on D1 Volleyball’s 18U Green team last season. Recently, D1 Volleyball hosted a week-long summer camp for junior high and high school boys at Park View School in Morton Grove, with instruction offered by Davis and Loyola assistant Kris Berzins, along with support from current Loyola men’s players and alumni. The camp drew nearly 40 high school and junior high players who were taught specifics of attacking footwork, passing footwork and platform, setting, blocking footwork and movements, defensive position and serving. “It’s the first time my wife and I have done the camp for the club,” Davis said. “It’s something that we figured we’d try to grow at the younger ages and get more of our coaching staff involved with our club. “It’s a lot of the stuff that we do at the next level in college. My assistant coach and I are bringing everything that we’re doing technique-wise into the camp— the passing, the little things that I feel like that they may not be getting, at least we can introduce them to something new and they can take away something from our camp.” Richie Hoff, who’ll be entering Maine South as a freshman this month, and Notre Dame junior Cody Bemis, were among the camp participants. Hoff is planning on trying out for the Hawks’ freshman team, while Bemis hopes to make the Dons’ varsity club next spring. Hoff’s uncle,Tom Hoff, a Maine South grad, was a three-time Olympian and part of the 2008 gold medal-winning U.S. squad at Beijing.

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Loyola University men’s volleyball coach Shane Davis taught at a volleyball camp in Morton Grove and Skokie.

“It’s a long camp and they cover all the areas,” Hoff said. Hoff will be making the transition from junior high to high school ball, which includes adjusting to playing with a higher net.

“I just hope to do my best and get better,” said Hoff, who added that he was working on his jumpserve and hitting. Bemis, meanwhile, played on the Dons’ junior varsity team last spring and wants to make

the jump to varsity, which has lost some top frontline players— including twins Steven and Jacob Lendy, and Ryan Roycroft—to graduation. >> see LOCAL | page 15

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Sports

Collins runs away with Illinois Women’s Open By Scott Taylor sports editor

staylor@enterprisepublications.com @Taylor_Sports

With the growth of sponsorships, the Phil Kosin Illinois Women’s Open has been able to grow the prize fund. That has led to players from across the country coming to Mistwood Golf Club in Romeoville to compete in the event on the recently renovated course. One of those players making her first appearance was University of Oklahoma graduate and Dallas-area native Emily Collins. In just her second tournament as a professional, Collins blitzed the field, winning by a record nine strokes, finished with a 4-under par 212 three-day total July 30. “It was a great feeling, especially getting my first pro victory,” Collins said. “I’m really excited and happy to be in Illinois with all the awesome weather. I’m really happy with how I played in such tough conditions.” The only round she had played at Mistwood before the tournament was in the pro-am the day before the tournament started. Her lack of familiarity with the course didn’t affect her game at all. “I really liked the setup of the course,” Collins said. “The pro-am was my only practice round. I think it helped that we could use range finders. I had the mindset of not hitting drivers all the time. I didn’t let anything get ahead of me.” Mistwood is known for its

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Illinois Women’s Open winner Emily Collins poses with the trophy with Greg Kosin, brother of the late Phil Kosin.

difficult par-5s, but Collins made them look easy, going 4-under for the week. “My wedges were pretty solid and I could almost reach a couple of them (in two),” she

said.“I didn’t reach any of them but got close. Some of them I hit three wood, iron and wedge and got close.” Collins finished second in her first pro start, at the Texas Women’s Open. She is in the qualifying round for the LPGA’s Meijer Classic and then will be attending next month’s qualifying school. She does have Illinois ties as both of her parents attended Illinois State University. Her mother is from Bloomington and her dad is from DeKalb. Her caddie, Tony Costello, is a family friend who lives just 20 minutes from Mistwood. “I have some family and friends up here and I knew the weather would be nice because they told me it would,” Collins stated. “I was just trying to get away from the heat for a

week.” While Collins ran away with the title and had a five-stroke lead entering the final day, it wasn’t all a cakewalk. She was three over par in her first two holes and her playing partner, Michigan State graduate Allyssa Ferrell, went birdie-birdie and the tournament was quickly squared. Back-to-back birdies,however, was a great response from Collins and she added another on the eighth hole to make the turn at level par for the day. “I just wanted to get back to even eventually,” Collins said. “Getting birdies the next two holes really helped turn it around. I was in control after nine, which was nice.” Meanwhile, Ferrell didn’t make a par on the front nine. She bogeyed the third and

came back with two more birdies to reach red figures for the tournament. However, she finished the nine with a double and three bogeys and Collins suddenly had a sevenshot advantage, which grew to as much as 10 until a bogey on the 17th hole. There was a five-way tie for second at 5-over par 221 with Ferrell, Ashley Armstrong from Flossmoor, Lisabeth Brooks from Wisconsin and Ember Schuldt of Sterling. Brooks matched Collins with a 71 on the final round, while Naperville high school rising star Bing Singhsumalee shot a 70. The lone Voyager Media area representative to make the cut was Bolingbrook’s Jessica Yuen, who finished tied for 27th at 232 (+16).

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Alfini focuses on ability, not disability By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

Nick Alfini grew up in a baseball family. He also grew up with brachial plexus injury. The Downers Grove resident chose early in life which one would win. That injury, which occurs when the brachial plexus nerves - the network of nerves that sends signals from your spine to your shoulder, arm and hand – are stretched, compressed or torn, limits the ability of his use

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DuPage Hounds member Nick Alfini pitches despite having brachial plexus injury.

of his right arm. So, early on in life, he made adjustments and became a lefthanded throwing and catching first baseman. “I have a big baseball family, so it was something I learned how to do real early on or else I would be missing out,” Alfini said.“My dad says build a bridge and get over it and I really had no choice, so I just did it.” After a few years of playing first base, Alfini taught himself to pitch. On the mound, he holds his >> see ALFINI | page 15

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Pro Wrestling icons coming to Joliet By Mark Gregory sports reporter

mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard

While everyone knows that every young boy growing up wants to be a police officer, astronaut or a baseball player, there is one profession they also wanted, but may not have shared with mom – a professional wrestler. That dream was no different for Anthony Buonicore. “I watched wrestling with my brothers since I was seven years old and my dad used to take us to the UIC Pavilion,” Buonicore said. “I was my brothers’ test dummy for a lot of moves they wanted to try. About 15 years ago, I saw an ad for a local business called the LWF and I gave it a try. I had a little run with WWE, I did some of their dark matches and tryouts and things like that. At the pinnacle where I could have been signed, I broke my leg in three places.” When his wrestling days were over, Buonicore stayed in the business, bringing professionalstyle wrestling matches first to Berwyn and now to Joliet. The biggest of those events is WrestleFest 5 and will be held Saturday, August 9 at the Joliet Park District Multipurpose Center, 3000 W. Jefferson St. “It is the five-year anniversary and I figured it was about time, so I started calling in some favors from all the big guns I know and I ended up getting people and tried to make this our WrestleMania,” Buonicore said. “As I was putting the list together, I didn’t realize all the people I had talked to. So, when it was all done, I looked down and said, ‘man, I have, like 15 people coming in.’” Buonicore and his company Pro Wrestling Blitz are bringing former WWF/WWE champions like Olympic gold medalist Kurt Angle, WWE Hall of Famer and WCW World Heavyweight Champion Booker T, Kevin Nash and former WWE European Champion XPac. Joining the bill will be former WCW World

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WrestleFest 5 is coming to Joliet Saturday, August 9.

Heavyweight Champion Scott Steiner, TNA Grand Slam Champion Abyss, Bushwhacker Luke, Scotty Too Hotty, former ECW superstar Al Snow and ECW original Sabu. Other than the big names listed on the bill, Buonicore says the true treat for fans may come from names not listed. “I like to do surprises and there are a few surprises that aren’t announced,” Buonicore said.“There are some really huge names in this business that will be making an appearance. That is something I like to pride myself on.” What he also prides himself on is giving wrestling fans of all ages a bang for their buck. “It is a very family friendly event,” Buonicore said. “People

tend to shy away from wrestling because of the old WWE with the half-naked girls and that is not us. Nowhere else can you pay $35 and be up close and personal with these guys. A friend of mine went to a WWE show and paid $140 a ticket.” Tickets for WrestleFest 5 are $35 and $20 for kids. Seats in the first two rows are $50 and come with a meet and greet with Steiner and Nash. Tickets can be purchased at www. pwblitz.com. There is also a post-party at Heroes West, 1530 Commerce Dr. in Joliet. Through his eight years in Joliet, Buonicore not only has brought professional wrestlers to Joliet, but has brought people and business to the

community. He said recently after moving to Joliet, he saw an article that the Cantigny Post 367 VFW was struggling and he approached them about hosting events there. Lori Bond, bar manager for Post, credits Buonicore and the PW Blitz for keeping the VFW in business. “We were in the red,” Bond said. “Business was really bad and we were hurting and, in fact, the city gave $5,000 to us that we eventually paid back, but right around that time, they came to us about the wrestling shows and renting the place out once a month. They were here for three years and the bar made good money during the show and they always paid

the rent and they brought in a lot of people that never knew where we were. People who did know thought we were private. So, they brought in a lot of new customers that came for wrestling that were repeat customers coming in for other events and renting out.” The shows have now moved their monthly shows to St. Joe’s Park on Theodore, with help from Bond, and are also looking to start a professional wrestling training school on Black Road in Joliet. “We are trying to get a farm league in the area,” Buonicore said.“Our main instructor there will be Armando Estrada from WWE and then we will have guest star trainers like Al Snow and Victoria from the Divas.”

Sports >> ALFINI, FROM PAGE 13 glove in his right hand, pitches with his left hand and on the follow through, slips his hand inside of his glove and is ready to field his position. “My parents were worried when I was younger about me getting a line drive back at me, so I mostly played first base, but a few years ago, I started pitching and it has worked out, obviously,” he said. “It was something I kind of worked out on my own and my dad and my cousins helped me. “It is the only way I have ever done it, so it is natural to me. I get ground balls and line drives back at me all the time and I make the plays, so I don’t think it inhibits me that much. Plus, if I strike them out, I don’t have to worry.” His first two seasons with the Mustangs, he was a position player and part time pitcher, but in the summer before his junior year, varsity coach Darren Orel made the decision that if he was

>> LOCAL, FROM PAGE 11 Bemis said his goals during camp were to “just to improve my volleyball skills as a player and learn from such a great coach as Shane Davis. And overall, just to get a new way of teaching and becoming a better player. “I’m learning a lot of new serving techniques and hitting, and just a good work ethic that

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to succeed at the varsity level, Alfini would have to become a full-time pitcher. “We told him that he was a pitcher only and that he wasn’t going to bat at all because we wanted him to focus on pitching,” said DGS coach Darren Orel. “To his credit, he bought in, because I think he still wanted to play first base and he still wanted to hit. Once he really focused on pitching, I saw him and knew we had something. He was great in that closer role for us, going 6-1 as a senior.” His attitude and ability has now landed him on the mound for St. Ambrose University in Davenport, IA. He played over the summer for the DuPage Hounds of the Midwest Collegiate League where he served as the team’s closer. “We started off with Nick like we did with any recruit and that is the quality of the individual first and he fits the category of the players we bring in and that is a high character kid where

there is no trouble on or off the field,” said St.Ambrose coach Jim Callahan. “After that, we look at can you play at the college level. Like any freshman, he had to come in and earn it, whether he had a disability or not.” This season, Alfini posted a 3-1 record with a 3.00 ERA and one save in 11 appearances. He tossed 21 innings, allowing 24 hits and four walks on the season, while striking out 12. “At first, everyone was saying he was, ‘pretty good for having the disability’ and then it changed to, he is just pretty good. At first the opponents see that he changes his glove over, but then after he gets the first out, he is just treated as a pitcher who gets guys out,” Callahan said. “He earned innings over a lot of good, quality college pitchers and it wasn’t based on anything other than, when he went in and pitched, he performed at a high level and that is rare for a freshman to do that. He was one of the first guys out of the bullpen on a

pretty good pitching staff. “There was not one occasion that he did not perform because of the disability. There are players who have trouble fielding or have pick off moves that are bad, but he had zero issues. I think he was ready mentally to come in where other freshmen aren’t because his whole life, he has had to work harder and be mentally tougher than everybody.” That attitude went back to his days at South. “He never believes he can’t do anything,” Orel said. “When we did conditioning and we had to do pushups, he found a way. It may not have looked like everyone else, but he found a way. I would tell him that he didn’t have to do things like climbing rope and he never thought to not do it because of his arm. He always found a way. He is a real hard worker and just a really good kid and I am so proud of him.” Alfini is not the first pitcher to learn to pitch and catch with

the same hand. Former Major Leaguer Jim Abbott won an Olympic gold medal in 1989, was a first round draft choice and fired a no-hitter during his 10-year career. Being that Abbott retired when Alfini was five years old, he had to hear stories. “My dad knew more about Jim Abbott than I did growing up and my dad just told me it can be done,” Alfini said. “Of course, now I hear about (Abbott) all the time, being compared to him.” Like Abbott was for him, Alfini now has the opportunity to show other kids how to overcome. “For my guys and the other teams, it is inspirational,” Callahan said. “I have a young nephew who has a disability very similar to Nick’s and that was part of the recruiting process with him, I won’t lie. I wanted to show my nephew, who is a baseball player too, that if it is important, there is a way to figure out how to do it.”

he puts on all of us.” In early September, the D1 Volleyball Club will be hosting tryouts for its boys high school and junior high teams for the upcoming 2014-15 season. Tryouts for high school age teams take place Tuesday, Sept. 2 at Fairview South School, 7040 Laramie Ave., Skokie, at the following times: 5:30-7:30 p.m. for 17U and 18U athletes (juniors

and seniors) and 8-10 p.m. for 15U and 16U players (freshmen and sophomores). High school club team members also will receive six weeks of positional training on Sundays from Davis and Loyola’s national championship coaching staff. In addition, there will be an open registration for junior high school players (grades six

through eight) from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, also at Fairview South. Team level placement tryouts also will be held that night. For more information, go to www.d1volleyball.com or call (708) 717-3774. “I think we’re big on doing things right and the right type of foot work, the right platform, the right moves,” Davis said. “I feel

like if you can get with our club at an early age, you’re going to learn the right way to do things. It’s going to help you get better at volleyball faster and hopefully by the end of the year, you’ve learned a lot and you’re ready to make that next step, especially after your senior year. “And we’ve got kids that have graduated that are going on to play college.”

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Favorite social media outlet that you use? Twitter & Instagram How many followers do you have on twitter? Over 500 followers who is your favorite pro athlete? why? Stef Curry - he’s an amazing shooter and a smart player and I admire his work ethic. How often do you use social media? who is your favorite person to follow? i use is every day and i like to follow @trymybestalways because she’s going D1 and i need to be her friend now. what is your most memorable sports moment? Winning CSL conference for the first time in our school’s history.

Calendar 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) 967-6975. Niles Park District Fall Gymnastics Classes. Niles Park District is accepting registration for the Fall Gymnastics Program. Classes are held at Grennan Heights, 8255 Oketo. Programs offered are for ages 3 to 12 and include beginner to intermediate skill levels. Session is Monday, September 8-October 27 & Thursday, September 11-October 30. Skills taught include tumbling, balance beam, vaulting, mini-tramp and bars. Registration is being accepted at the Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard Street. For more information about Gymnastics, please call (847) 967-1529. Fall Youth Soccer Leagues. Niles Park District is accepting registration for FallYouth Soccer Leagues.There are programs for girls and boys ages 4 to Grade 4. Season Play begins September 9. Participants will develop individual skills and teamwork, as well as enjoy the benefits of continuous exercise. Niles Park District will provide soccer

>> oakton, from page 5 more about the College’s diesel program, automotive certificate, and associate in applied science degree. Need more incentive? Attend to win great prizes including a car detailing certificate, bar stool, car cleaning kit, coffee mugs, and baseball hats (must be present to win). Refreshments will be served. For more information, contact Michael Peat, Oakton’s automotive technology chair, at (847) 635-1906 or mpeat@ oakton.edu. The College’s automotive lab

uniforms. The participant must purchase soccer spikes and leg guards. Registration is being taken at the Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard Street until August 18. For more information about Youth Soccer, please call (847) 9671529.

AUG. 7 Movies in the Underground: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. 4 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton Street, Niles. It’s Throwback Thursday! Before you see the brand new TMNT movie, you should see the original, released way back in 1990! Pizza at the halfway point. For ages 13-18. BookBites - The Light Between Oceans by M.L. Stedman. 7 p.m. The Glenview House, 1843 Glenview Road, Glenview. Unwind in the relaxed,welcoming atmosphere of The Glenview House with a bite to eat and drink, good company, and a lively book discussion.

AUG. 8 Musical Bibliobop with Laura Doherty. 10 a.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton Street, Niles. Special musical guest Laura Doherty is putting on a concert for the wee ones! Join us for an hour of music, story, and dance. This will be a great show, sure to bring out the wiggles, giggles, and smiles. Concert in the Park at Oak Park- Juke Box Band. 6:30 p.m. Oak Park, Niles. The Juke Box Band can play virtually any pop tune and shift easily to classic rock, blues, country,

is located in Room 1951, at the Des Plaines campus, 1600 East Golf Road.

Nanotechnology Now: Open Houses Showcase Growing Field Looking for the fast track to a rewarding science career? Join Oakton Community College for two free Open Houses on Thursday, August 14, and Thursday, August 21, highlighting nanotechnology – one of the most rapidly growing career fields. Attend either open house from 6 – 7:30 p.m., at the College’s state-of-the-art

jazz, etc. Their crowd pleasing repertoire includes hundreds of well loved tunes. The Great Chicago Kiddie Express Train Company will be riding kids and adults in their trackless train. All Aboard.

AUG. 9 3rd Annual Niles Garden Walk - Rain Date. Noon. Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton Street, Niles. Call the Library at 847-663-1234 or check the Library’s website in case of inclement weather to confirm the date of the event. Gather at the Library to pick up the garden locations and directions to the gardens in this year’s Garden Walk.

AUG. 10 Second Sunday Family Program - Sean Masterson Magic Show. 2 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton Street, Niles. Pick up free tickets in KidSpace 30 minutes ahead of time. Seating is limited. The master of close up magic, Sean has been entertaining audiences in Chicagoland since 1992. He’ll be sure to amaze and astound families of all ages. Join us for what promises to be an engaging afternoon of magic.

AUG. 11 MineCraft Monday. 4:30 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton Street, Niles. Grades 3-5 are welcome to register to try your hand at our monthly MineCraft Monday challenge! We’ll meet in the new computer-training lab on the lower level.

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nanotechnology lab at Skokie’s Illinois Science + Technology Park (IS+TP). By 2015, the nanotechnology industry will need two million workers and approximately six million supporting positions worldwide. On the cutting edge of science, nanotechnology plays a significant role in biology, chemistry,engineering,medicine, and physics – from building microprocessors and delivering anti-cancer drugs efficiently to making clothes more stain resistant and improving sunscreen absorption. Learn more about the College’s nanotechnology offerings and

THE BUGLE AUGUST 7, 2014 Handwriting Say About you? 7 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton Street, Niles. Chris McBrien will use two methods of handwriting analysis to analyze your handwriting just deeply enough to amaze you with facts he shouldn’t be able to know. At the same time he’s also showing you how to perform this amazing art form on yourself and others.

AUG. 13 Protect Yourself and Your Property: Insurance Basics. 7 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton Street, Niles. Insurance helps protect against unexpected life events. Kyle Brown of Edward Jones will discuss types of insurance and how each type should fit into your overall financial strategy. Registration required.

AUG. 15 Superhero Spectacular. 6:30 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 Oakton Street, Niles. Calling all super-heroes. Gather in the Teen Underground for a super-secret after-hours mission. Bring your appetite and be prepared for anything. For teens in grades 7-12.

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

tour the lab, which features atomic force, scanning electron, and fluorescence microscopes. Refreshments will be served. Register at ne3i.eventbrite. com. For more information, call (847) 376-7042 or e-mail jcarzoli@oakton.edu. The IS+TP is located at 8045 Lamon Avenue.

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(Ivanhoe, Illinois), the Chicago Jazz Festival (9 appearances), the Mid-American Jazz Festival (St. Louis, Missouri), Elkhart Jazz Festival (13 appearances) and the Atlanta World Music Fest. FISH Seeking Volunteers. Due to the economy, FISH is experiencing over a 40 percent rise in ridership. It is straining both the volunteer service level and budget. Since 1971, FISH volunteers have been serving Park Ridge and Maine Township residents by providing free rides to medical appointments. To continue to provide a high level of service to all residents of Maine Township, FISH needs volunteers. Can you spare four hours per month to drive neighbors to medical appointments? To volunteer, call Ed Oken, President, 847 696-0761. Stroke Club. 3-4:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Center for Advanced Care, Room 1220, 1700 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. This is a free program for stroke victims and survivors (plus a guest). Free parking is available in the attached parking garage. For more information contact Meg Potterfield, 847-723-4765 or Dorene Wlodarski, 847-2962470. TOPS Club. 8:30-10 a.m. every Tuesday at the Feldman Rec Center, 8800 W. Kathy Lane, Niles. Lose weight with TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Everyone is welcome. Call Dorene Wlodarski, 847296-2470 or Lenore Lunquist, 847-729-2530 for more information.

Educational Foundation fundraiser for student scholarships, at Rivers Casino on Friday, August 22. Tuley, a resident of the Northwest suburbs, will provide over two hours of lively entertainment filled with renditions of songs by wellknown crooners including the Rat Pack’s Frank Sinatra and Dean Martin. In addition, enjoy succulent hors d’oeuvres, a delicious dinner buffet, and an open bar. Tickets are $65 each for this lively evening of entertainment. To get yours, call (847) 635-1893. Attendees must be 21 years or older.

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Dear Dave, What’s the difference between a Chapter 7 bankruptcy and Chapter 13 bankruptcy? Claudia Dear Claudia, Chapter 7 bankruptcy is what most people think about when they hear the word “bankruptcy.” It’s total bankruptcy, almost like dropping an atomic bomb on your entire financial picture. Virtually all of your unsecured debt (except student loans, child support and money owed to the IRS) is wiped out. These things are not bankruptable. About 98 percent of the time, creditors of your other

student loans don’t go away. For any other unsecured debt, you can pay a percentage of what’s owed. An overall payment plan is developed, and you make those payments for five years. I’m not a big fan of either one. —Dave

unsecured debt — things like credit cards and alike — get nothing. Items that are secured debt, such as your car or house, are treated a little bit 100% mortality differently. If you’re rate behind on payments, daVe SayS you may be allowed money aDVICe Dear Dave, to get current. In By DaVe ramsey Do you think it’s most cases, banks unreasonable to ask my will allow you to re-sign in a 76-year-old husband to have process called reaffirming the a will drawn up? He had one debt. made when we lived in Florida, Chapter 13 bankruptcy is a but we moved to Georgia. He payment plan structured over won’t do it, because he says five years. In it, you have to wills aren’t recognized in pay all of your secured debt. Georgia. If it has a lien on it, you pay Cam 100 percent to keep the item. Dear Cam, You also have to pay a portion Wills aren’t recognized in of your unsecured debt. Again Georgia? Where did he get his — like in Chapter 7 — debt legal advice, in a bar or pool to the IRS, child support and hall?

Chapter 7 bankruptcy is what most people think about when they hear the word “bankruptcy.” It’s total bankruptcy, almost like dropping an atomic bomb on your entire ﬁnancial picture. Okay, let’s straighten this out. The will he had drawn up in Florida wouldn’t be recognized in Georgia, but he could have one made in Georgia that would be absolutely valid and legal. Everyone: No matter where you live, you need a will. If you die without a will in place, your family has to go through the court and jump through all sorts of hoops to settle the estate. The process can take several months. No one should leave their loved ones in that kind of predicament, when having a will drawn up is such a simple an inexpensive process. Everyone needs a will, Cam. Human beings have a 100

percent mortality rate, okay? No one is getting out of this thing alive. You need a will, a full estate plan with specific instructions on what to do with all your stuff after you die! —Dave

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reviewing the village’s crime rates, employment, schools, ethnic diversity and other traits of communities of fewer than 50,000 residents. A special committee to redesign the Village Hall plaza held a contest with high school students asking for designs that use the Bloomberg award’s wording as inspiration. Out of the 24 entries, the winner of the contest is Kaylin Moy, a student from Niles West High School. Titled “The Family Circle,” her design was unveiled July 22 and uses the Niles Leaning Tower as a nod to the village’s past, and a white oak tree as a representation of its future. “With the help of a few donors, we were able to purchase a boulder with the winning design featured,” said Hayley Garard, the village’s communication and multimedia coordinator. Village officials said the Moy’s original design was for a statue but funding limitations led to the installation of a boulder instead.

Village officials said the Moy’s original design was for a statue but funding limitations led to the installation of a boulder instead.The village recently unveiled a new boulder commemorating Niles as “The Best Place to Raise Kids.” The title comes from a Bloomberg Magazine award Niles won in 2010. Bloomberg recognized the Niles after

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Senior Style Niles Senior Center For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, please check the Naturally Active Program Guides or call the Niles Senior Center at 5888420. Information about the Niles Senior Center can be found on the Village of Niles Website at www.vniles.com. Click on “Departments” (upper left), and then Click on “Senior” You can now see what’s new at the Senior Center. Advanced registration is required for programs. For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, call the Niles Senior Center at 847588-8420 Individuals must be a registered member of the Niles Senior Center to receive the member price. Non members are invited to participate in programs at the non-member price. For more information about membership and programs, contact the Senior Center. Issues in the News • 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays This dynamic, refreshing class is led by long time leader of this program, Arlene Golub. This group is filled with folks from all walks of life, retired or not, who want to keep abreast of a broad spectrum of what is occurring locally and worldwide. Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued. Please call the NSC at 847-5888420 for more information.

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. Golfers Needed The Niles Senior Center is looking for men and women for the upcoming golf season! Contact Jaymi at (847)588-8420 for more info! 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.The Glen – Friday, Aug. 22.’ Weekly Dinner & Movie Every Tuesday evening we will be showing a movie at 5:15pm. Dinners can be purchased at the NSC front desk. Registration is required. Aug. 12 – Grudge Match 50+ Sports Challenge Kick Off Winning never gets old! Join us for an afternoon at the NSC to learn about participating in or volunteering for the first 50+ Sports Challenge. This year’s Challenge will be held at the Niles Senior Center as well as the Niles Fitness Center. If you are 50 or better, this may be your chance to chase the golf! First, join us for a viewing of the Age of Champions documentary. Light refreshments will be served after the film. Thursday, Aug. 7, 1:30-3:30 p.m., FREE Open MIC Night Get out of the house and onto the stage! There is limited amount of time slots, so reserve your spot today! Guitar players, singers, comedians, poets, musicians of all styles wanted! Contact Jaymi at (847)588-8420 to reserve your spot. Open to everyone! Registration required. Monday, Aug. 18, 6 to 8 p.m. $7M/$10.50NM Includes: Glass of wine, coffee & light refreshments. Puttin’ on the Ritz (The Life & Music of Irving Berlin) Luncheon With John Boda. This presentation is a combination of both pictures, interesting tidbits, and music of Irving Berlin songs performed live in between, including “Puttin’ on the Ritz.” Hear other songs as

well such as “Cheek to Cheek” “Alexander’s Ragtime Band”, “Always”,“Blue Skies”,“Easter Parade”,“God Bless America” and more! Berlin was the most prolific and important songwriter of the 20th Century, 1000 songs in his long life of 101 years! Each song performed is prefaced with a brief detail on how and where it was written. Berlin’s life will be traced in this enjoyable program. After the presentation, enjoy delicious cheeseburgers, chips, and dessert! Wednesday, Aug. 27, 10:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. $10M/$15NM.

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 NonResident 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 >> see seniors | page 22

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Donald G. Pecho Donald G. Pecho, age 86, of Niles, beloved husband of the late Florence, nee Menzer; loving father of Kathleen (the late Paul) Komosa, Mark (Cheryl), Bruce, Barry Pecho and Pamela (James) Gfesser; cherished grandpa of Jason and Justin Komosa, Nicholas (Nicole Zaba), Heather and Mary Elizabeth Pecho, Kevin, Daniel (Emilie L’Abbee), and Nicole Gfesser; great-grandpa of Gianna Pecho; dear brother of Tony (Lorraine) and the late Bob (the late Kay) Pecho; fond brother-in-law of the late Dolores (Tony) Vieceli; dearest uncle of Jackie Vieceli

and many other nieces and nephews; and also survived by his dear caregivers Ilga and Beau. Visitation was at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, on Tuesday, July 22, from 3 to 8 p.m. Funeralwas Wednesday, July 23, at 9:15 a.m. to St Mary of the Woods Church Mass 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to St Jude Children’s Hospital or the American Cancer Society are appreciated. For more information, call 847-9667302 or sign a guest book at ww.skajafuneralhomes. com.

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>> seNiors, from page 21 (limited quantities) For more information, call 847692-3597. 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 847692-3597 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:4thTuesday of the month, 10 a.m. Join our camera club as they provide instruction and interesting slideshows on a variety of different topics . Money Matters with Chris Valentine: 1st & 3rd Monday of the Month, 10 a.m. Chris Valentine from Edward Jones presents a program of financial tips and answers your questions Opera Arts Club with Leo Rizzetto. 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, Noon. Do you have a love for opera and/or musicals? Leo Rizzetto, opera aficionado, presents a variety of majestic operas and toe tapping musicals. Computer Club: 1st Wednesday of the month, 1:30 p.m. Need a computer refresher course or just help learning the computer? Join Richard Brandt as he leads the group . Come with questions. Handicrafters: 1st Thursday of the month, 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 …

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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. BBQ, Bags, & Bingo Aug. 8, 4 to 7 p.m. Join your friends at the Park Ridge Park District Senior Center as we celebrate a century of fun! You have the option of participating in the Bags tournament or a friendly game of bingo. At the event you will receive your meal ticket; good for a hot dog or hamburger, bag of chips and can of pop or bottled water. Bags and Bingo begin at 5 p.m.This is an afternoon of fun you won’t want to miss! Cost: M/Guest: $15/$17 Drum Circle Aug., 9 to 9:45 a.m. Join Chris Lavidas for music instruction and rhythm exploration that incorporates many therapeutic benefits. No previous experience necessary. Cost: M/Guest: $3/$5 Always on My Mind Aug. 18, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Tony Bernard is back to perform his show Always on My Mind featuring songs by Elvis.You won’t want to miss a trip down memory lane as Tony shows clips from days past while he sings. Lunch will be catered Cost: M/Guest $17/$19, M/ Guest: $7/$9 (no lunch) 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. The Creation of The Sound of Music (Women’s Club Event) Aug. 20, 12:30 to 3 p.m. Charles Troy, Musical Theater Researcher, brings us Rodgers & Hammerstein’s last show, written in 1959, the year before Hammerstein died.The Sound

of Music was a Broadway success despite mixed reviews. And it took the phenomenally popular movie version six years later to place The Sound of Music beyond criticism. The show became Rodgers and Hammerstein’s best-loved musical. Join us for this 90 minute presentation about the creation of The Sound of Music. Lunch will be catered. Cost: M/Guest: $16/$18 Dominos Tournament Aug. 29, 1 to 3:30 p.m. Join us on the last Friday of the month for a friendly competition. An additional $1 for tournament fees will need to be paid to Terry. Cost: M/Guest: $1/$2 Just Lunch Sept. 5, noon. Looking for good company and a delicious meal? Look no further! Join us monthly for a warm meal prepared by All on the Road Catering at the Senior Center. Stay after for good company and a game of cards or two. Cost: M/Guest: $7/$9 The All American Girls Professional Baseball League (Women’s Club Event) Sept. 10, 12:30 p.m. Kenosha native Joyce Westerman played for eight years in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League depicted in the movie,“A League of Their Own.” In this presentation, Bob Kann shares Joyce’s stories of growing up during the Great Depression, working at American Motors, playing professional baseball, and much more from his biography, Joyce Westerman: Baseball Hero. Lunch is catered. Cost: M/Guest: $16/$18

The Center of Concern

The mission of The Center of Concern is to provide housing assistance, support services, and counseling for seniors, the disabled, and others in need, enabling them to live with dignity and independence. The Center’s web site is www. centerofconcern.org. 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.

Calendar of Events 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 847-823-0453 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, or 9 a.m. to noon Friday. Wills and Powers of Attorney 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.

Morton Grove North Shore Senior Center North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Social Services Office has space in the American Legion Memorial Civic Center at 6140 Dempster Street. Information and assistance is provided to individuals of all ages including access to public benefits, referrals for a variety of community programs, on-site and off-site support groups, and applications for the Village financial assistance program. A monthly Caregiver Support Group meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. On-site appointments are

available for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, with Senior Health Insurance Program volunteers, and to discuss individual concerns of all kinds. Monthly wellness programs offered include cholesterol screening, diabetes screening, and a foot care clinic. Appointments are available by calling 847-470-5223. For information or an appointment to discuss your needs, call Mary Senn at 847663-3072. Volunteer opportunities Do you have great people skills? Do you enjoy reception work? North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove has opening for people to help at our front desk, greeting guests, directing calls, and assisting with registrations. Please contact Volunteer Services at 847.784.6052 for details. Senior Center membership Become a member of North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus and 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. The Magic of Arthur Fiedler Monday, Aug. 11, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Join Jim Kendros for a magical summer afternoon with the Boston Pops! Enjoy beautiful arrangements by Arthur Fiedler while reveling in performances featuring Peter Nero, Chet Atkins, and many more. Background history of the Boston Pops and ‘insider trade secrets’ of the music will be highlighted. $8 member; $11 non-member. Call 847-470-5223 to register.

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Grammy Award-winning artist Colbie Caillat will open McAninch Arts Center’s 2014-15 Performance Series rammy Awardwinning singersongwriter and multi-platinum recording artist Colbie Caillat opens the 2014–15 Performance Series at the College of DuPage’s McAninch Arts Center. The concert, which is at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 29, is one of only three Midwest stops during Caillat’s recently announced 2014–15 U.S. tour and the only stop in Illinois. Tickets are available at AtTheMac. org and by phone at 630-9424000. Tickets are $80 for VIP seating/$70 Section A/$65 Section B. Caillat released her “Gypsy Heart Side A”EP on June 9.The EP features five songs from Caillat’s forthcoming fourth full-length studio album “Gypsy Heart,” which due out later this year. The EP includes the new single “Try,” a powerful statement about female body image and the challenges of modern womanhood. In the music video for “Try,” Caillat appears sans makeup, along with stars like Miranda Lambert, Sheryl Crow, Kelly Osbourne, Sara Bareilles, Natasha Bedingfield and Hayden Panettiere in an act of solidarity. Raised in Malibu, California, Caillat burst onto the music scene with her hit single “Bubbly.” The song generated buzz after Caillat posted it to her MySpace page, garnering thousands of daily hits and attracting a dedicated fan base in the process. Caillat’s newfound

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popularity and wide-ranging appeal prompted Rolling Stone Magazine to highlight her as one of the top female artists on the social networking site, where she drew an astounding 14 million plays of “Bubbly.” At the time, she was an unsigned recording artist. Caillat later landed a record deal with Universal Republic, which produced her first multiplatinum selling album, “Coco,” in the summer of 2007. She followed the release of “Coco” by touring with music stars like John Mayer, singing alongside Jason Mraz and collaborating with pop star Taylor Swift. To date, Caillat has been honored with two Grammy Awards and has sold more than six million albums and 10 million singles worldwide. Beyond music, she is a spokesperson and supporter for ASPCA, the Surfrider Foundation, Save The Music, Farm Sanctuary, and The Humane Society of the United States. The McAninch Arts Center at College of DuPage is located 25 miles west of Chicago near Interstate 88 and Interstate 355 and houses three performance spaces. The MAC has presented

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Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter and multi-platinum recording artist Colbie Caillat opens the 2014–15 Performance Series at the College of DuPage’s McAninch Arts Center.

theater, music, dance and visual art to more than 1.5 million people since its opening in 1986 and typically welcomes more than 75,000 patrons from the greater Chicago area to more than 230 performances each season. The MAC began major renovations in fall 2012 to update its three performance spaces, construct a new art gallery and outdoor pavilion, and make improvements to the infrastructure, teaching and learning spaces and patron service areas. The MAC completed its 14-month, $35 million renovation in December 2013 and officially opened its doors to the public with the MAC Madness Celebration on March 8. The MAC’s 2014-15 Season is its first full season following the landmark renovations. For more information about the MAC, visit AtTheMAC. org. You can also learn more about the MAC on Facebook at facebook.com/AtTheMAC or on twitter at twitter.com/ AtTheMAC.

COCO (2007) Singles Include: “Bubbly” “realize” “The Little Things”

BREAKTHROUGH (2009) Singles Include: “fallin’ for You” “I Never Told You”

ALL OF YOU (2011) Singles Include: “I Do” “Brighter Than the Sun”

GYPSY HEART (2014) Singles Include: “Try”

THE BUGLE AUGUST 7, 2014