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APRIL 16, 2015 voL. 59 Issue 28

NEWS

aRBoR day CeReMony set FoR aPRil 24 Ceremony will begin with a tree dedication by Niles Mayor Andrew Przybylo

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NEWS Two newcomers, incumbent elected to Niles Library Board Incumbents Dubiel, Ball come up short in close race

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POLICE Niles police to hold roadside safety checks on Saturday Checks will take place near Milwaukee and Touhy

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You can accomplish a lot in 15 minutes Knock out big projects by chipping away at them

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SPORTS Loyd to WNBA Local athletes perform well in college see page 7

Former police chief among three NFP members elected on April 7 BY JOAN RYKAL | FOR THE BUGLE

iles Forward Party candidates claimed all three seats up for grabs on the Niles Village Board during the April 7 consolidated election. Joe LoVerde, Denise McCreery and Dean Strzelecki beat incumbents Chris Hanusiak and Rosemary Palicki and newcomer David Carrabotta. Following their win, the incoming trustees said they plan on working with the seated board to move the village in a positive direction. “I am obviously elated at the outcome of the election,” said LoVerde, who has served as a Niles trustee since 2007. “We worked hard for seven months, and our message was heard by our citizens.” LoVerde said his promise is to continue to put the best interest of the citizens of Niles first and foremost, while continuing ﬂood relief initiatives and making proper pension funding a high priority. McCreery and Strzelecki will be new to the village board, but not to village service. Strzelecki served as the Niles Chief of Police until his retirement last

November and McCreery is currently a member of the Niles Board of Ethics. “I realize I did not have the same recognition as the gentleman on our ticket,” McCreery said “Immediately after declaring my candidacy, I began visiting the homes of residents to introduce myself and discuss their concerns.” McCreery said she is thrilled that voters saw the value of the Niles Forward ticket, adding that she personally visited hundreds of residents during the campaign. “It was a huge undertaking,” McCreery said. “But the experience was very helpful, and I believe it is what made the difference in the election results.” Strzelecki shared that sentiment, saying he is thankful for the faith that voters had in the party. “Collectively we are looking to work together with the existing board and mayor to get a balance for business and residents,” he said. “Every dollar brought in by the businesses is a dollar saved in taxes for the people. see ‘RACE’ on PaGe 4

JOE LOVERDE DENISE MCCREERY DEAN STRZELECKI

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election results

Voters elect two newcomers, incumbent to Niles Library Board Incumbents Dubiel, Ball come up short in close race By Joan Rykall for the bugle

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Along with incumbent Linda Ryan, newcomers Patti Rozanski and Tim Spadoni will be sworn in as trustees on the Niles Library Board on May 20. Ryan, Rozanski and Spadoni defeated incumbents Morgan Dubiel and Chris Ball in last week’s election. Dubiel and Ball were longtime board members and seeking re-election in the tight race for three open seats. Ryan, who said she was both humbled and excited about her reelection, indicated she is thrilled to have Rozanski and Spadoni on the board, as they share a

common vision and passion for a quality library with programming and resources that reflect the needs of the community. Rozanski and Spadoni said they want to insure that the library’s programming appeals to all ages, and not to just children or seniors. Spadoni campaigned on the idea of looking to local businesses to work with the library in offering a series of presentations on a variety of topics, such as flower arranging from local florists or party hosting ideas from local caterers. Thanking the community for their support, Spadoni said he looks forward to a rewarding term of office and promises to carefully and independently consider each issue that comes before the board. Rozanski is also thinking along those same lines, saying she will listen to the issues, keep an open mind and vote for what she feels

is best for both the community and the library. One major task at hand for the new board will be to hire a library director, a position that has been vacant since July 2014. Ryan said that would be an immediate goal for the new board. Following the election, Interim Library Director Susan Lempke said the library is grateful to Dubiel and Ball for their years of service and welcomed the new trustees. “Congratulations to our two new board members, Patti Rozanski and Tim Spadoni, as well as incumbent Linda Ryan,” She said. “The Niles Library staff feels so fortunate that we had six citizens willing to go through the challenges of running for office, and that all of our trustees take their time and attention to try to make the Niles Public Library the great resource for the community that it is.”

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Arbor Day Ceremony set for April 24 Ceremony will begin with a tree dedication given by Niles Mayor Andrew Przybylo The village of Niles will hold its annual Arbor Day Ceremony on Friday, April 24, at 1:40 p.m. at Emerson Middle School, 8101 N. Cumberland Ave., Niles. The Arbor Day celebration, which has become an annual village tradition, presents an opportunity to exemplify the importance of learning about trees and the natural world. It is

important to teach children that planting trees is an act of kindness and optimism and a priceless gift for future generations. The ceremony will begin with a tree dedication given by Niles Mayor Andrew Przybylo, followed by a reception with refreshments. The village thanked St. Aubin Nursery for donating this year’s tree.

www.cookcountycrimestoppers.org • 800.535.stop Thursday, Apri l 16, 2015 | ni lesbug le.com The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Niles, Park Ridge and Morton Grove police departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

Niles Carla M. Cavallari, 38, of the 9200 block of Lorel, Skokie, was arrested at 1:24 a.m. April 3 in the 7500 block of Oak Park or driving under the influence. Nishit Girish Kumar Patel, 19, of the 9200 block of Cedar, Des Plaines, was arrested at 1:45 a.m. April 4 in the 8600 block of Golf Road for DUI, possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bhavikaben S. Soni, 26, of the 9000 block of Federal, Des Plaines, was arrested at 5:08 p.m. April 4 in the 8500 block of Golf Road for retail theft. Karolina S. Zagozdzon, 30, of the 3800 block of Ruby Drive, Schiller Park, was arrested at 12:35 p.m. April 4 at the Golf Mill Mall for retail theft.

Victor Ayala-Tobon, 34, 8700 block of Elmore, Niles, was arrested at 4:08 p.m. April 6 in the 9600 block of Milwaukee for no valid driver’s license. Kelly A. Harkins, 29, of the 1300 block of Fairview, Pell Lake, Wisconsin, was arrested at 12:21 p.m. April 7 in the 5600 block of Touhy for retail theft. Justin A. Williams, 31, of the 0-100 block of Wisconsin, Waukegan, was arrested at 1:36 p.m. April 7 in the 5600 block of Touhy for an out of county warrant. Maurice L. Sims, 36, of the 300 block of California Place, Hobart, Indiana, was arrested at 6:06 p.m. April 7 in the 8900 block of Golf Road for suspended driver’s license. Jeremy R. Spiros, 23, 8800 block of Cumberland, Niles, was arrested at 5:29 p.m. April 9 in the 8800 block of Cumberland for cruelty to animals and cruel treatment.

Park Ride Michael Levin, 56, of the 6100 block of North Elston Avenue, Chicago,

was arrested at 1:35 p.m. March 26 in the 200 block of South Vine for battery. Giovanni Sumano, 27, of the 300 block of West Touhy, Park Ridge, was arrested at 8:43 p.m. March 30 in the 300 block of West Sibley for no valid driver’s license, cannabis possession and disobeying a stop sign. Joseph M. Guzaldo, 18, of the 1300 block of South Greenwood, Park Ridge, was arrested at 12:21 a.m. March 31 in the 900 block of North Northwest Highway for zero tolerance alcohol use by a minor. Daniel J. Kasch, 19, of the 1000 block of South Washington, Park Ridge, was arrested at 12:28 a.m. March 31 in the 500 block of Busse Highway for zero tolerance alcohol use by a minor. Brian L. Prosise, 31, of the 3000 block of Greenbay Road, North Chicago, was arrested at 5:36 a.m. April 1 in the 1700 block of Dempster for trespassing and disorderly conduct. Luis A. Nieves, 59, of the 7000 block

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Niles Police Department to hold roadside safety check Saturday Operation will take place near Milwaukee and Touhy avenues The Niles Police Department said it will conduct a roadside safety check on Saturday in the area of Milwaukee and Touhy avenues. During roadside safety checks, police officers slow down traffic, stop cars at regular intervals, and watch for drivers who show signs

race | from page 1 “We face challenges with our infrastructure, so we want to insure we explore all avenues for funding,” he added. The Niles Forward Party’s platform focused on business development and jobs, public

of alcohol impairment and other violations. April is distracted driving month, and Niles police said drivers are urged to use hands free technology when operating a vehicle. The department also reminded drivers that they cannot use

any electronic device when in a school zone. This roadside safety check is paid for by a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. “This program is conducted year round to ensure drivers are operating their vehicles safely,” Interim Chief of Police Dennis McEnerney said. “This is part of an ongoing strategy to keep the village streets safe for Niles’s residents and commuters.”

safety, flood control and fiscal responsibility, and McCreery said she and her fellow Forward Party members spent several weeks developing that platform. “We focused on our strengths and what residents wanted,” she said. LoVerde said the new trustees

will work together with the board to welcome new businesses, as well as work with current businesses to create partnerships that provide economic development and additional revenue for village services. “Together we will build a better Niles,” he said.

of West Jonquil Ter., Niles, was arrested at 7:41 p.m. April 4 in the 200 block of South Vine for no valid driver’s license and failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. John P. McKenna, 18, of the 1000 block of West Devon Avenue, Park Ridge, was arrested at 2:22 a.m. April 5 in the 400 block of South Home for driving under the influence of alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident – vehicle damage and injury – no insurance, disobeying a stop sign, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident, driving too fast for conditions, improper display of registration, improper use of registration, disobeying a traffic control device, and failure to stop or yield at intersection. Dimitrios B. Harisis, 66, of the 8200 block of West Lawrence, Norridge, was arrested at 6:36 p.m. April 5 in the 1900 block of South Cumberland for retail theft.

Morton Grove Lucas D. Williams, 19, of Morton Grove, was arrested April 1 on Gross Point Road and Monroe for possession of drug paraphernalia.

Tom C. Frangos, 38, of Skokie, was arrested April 2 in the 8700 block of Ferris for driving with revoked driver’s license. Carl J. Kestler, 57, of Morton Grove, and Felipa A. Farmilant, 61, of Chicago, were arrested April 2 in the 5700 block of Dempster for criminal trespassing. Abraham T. Vadakaramcherry, 22, of Mount Prospect, was arrested on April 4 on Lyons and Waukegan for possession of drug paraphernalia. Jorge A. Perez, 28, of Chicago, was arrested on April 4 on Gross Point and Oakton for DUI. Moises Mora-Miranda, 25, of Morton Grove, was arrested on April 5 in the 6100 block of Dempster for DUI. Michelle Ibraham, 43, of Chicago, was arrested on April 6 in the 8200 block of Gross Point Road for driving while license suspended. Eric R. Fragassi, 26, of Niles, was arrested on April 7 on Dempster and Harlem Avenue for driving while license suspended.

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letters to the editor

We will work hard for Morton Grove

EDITORIAL

We’d like to give a heartfelt thanks to the residents of Morton Grove. We do not take the trust you’ve put into us to serve the village lightly. Fiscal prudence, transparency and receptiveness to residents’ suggestions are our priorities. We will work hard for you and are honored to do so. With Gratitude, Rita Minx, John Thill, Janine Witko and Ed Ramos

Governor, please keep your word

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Illinois Gov. Bruce Rauner has proposed a budget, beginning July 1, that totally eliminates respite services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. According to the Rauner administration, respite services are not considered to be “essential” services. Respite, in the basic of all definitions, means relief for primary caregivers of children and adults with significant developmental disabilities. Primary caregivers are stressed, they are exhausted, they leave their employment because they have no one to care for the loved one with a disability, and, as a result, they may experience financial instability. Respite keeps people with disabilities and their families safe, together and in a state of wellbeing. Respite is not a luxury, it is absolutely an “essential” service, ask any parent of a child with

a disability. Let’s all be reminded that “essential” is defined as “absolutely necessary and/or extremely important”. Respite is a cost-effective alternative to residential placements, hospitalizations and intervention of the legal system. When our state has the fifth highest number of aging caregivers of people with disabilities, it is short sighted to even believe that we should try to do without this essential service. Gov. Rauner has stated over and over that he wants Illinois to be competitive and compassionate. He has also stated that he wants to protect the most vulnerable residents in Illinois. Governor, please keep your word. Kim Zoeller, President/CEO, Ray Graham Association; Mark McHugh, President/CEO, Envision Unlimited; Diane Farina White, President/ CEO, Community Support Services; Kyle Rick, Executive Director, ARC of the Quad Cities Area; Brendan McCormick, Executive Director, Good Shepherd Center; Kathy Carmody, CEO, Institute on Public Policy; Larry Manson, President, Progressive Careers and Housing; John Lipscomb, CEO, Glenkirk; Jeffrey Dean, President/CEO, Gateway Services; Carl LaMell, President/CEO, Clearbrook; Yesenia Ariza, Home-Based/Respite Coordinator, Valor; Art Dykstra, President/CEO, Trinity Services

Park Ridge Youth Football is doing it right

been since watching the ‘85 Bears play defense better than anyone before or since. My love was strengthened by my experience on the ‘85-’89 Hawks team, beginning as a smallish, notso-athletic, football novice and ending with a backfield tackle in our playoff run. Football is the perfect blend of strategy and strength, and it teaches one thing better than any other game: Teamwork. Football teaches kids that everyone has a job, all 11 players on the field every play. And if everyone does their job well, it leads to success. It teaches them practice is a series of strategic learning and effort. It teaches them perseverance is the way to get better. It teaches them that what seems impossible (like a pass play for 8-year-olds) can become possible with work. It bonds and captures the imagination like no other sport. Park Ridge Youth Football is doing it right. In a time when some leagues are focusing on travel sports, kids are practicing daily and parents are shelling out big bucks to play in farflung tourneys, PRYF is sticking to its old school roots. Most kids are playing games in town, having fun with their neighbors and classmates. As a parent and coach, I like my kids playing PRYF. As with any active sport, they could get hurt. But like any parent, I’m watching. I’m making sure they are ok and smiling at what I see them learning in life lessons. Mel P. Thillens Park Ridge

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APRIL 18

Electronics and Textiles Recycling. 9 a.m. to noon at the Park Ridge Public Works Service Center, 400 Busse Highway. There will be a one day event for electronics and textiles recycling. Cost: $5 per vehicle. For more information, visit www. parkridgechamber.org or call 847825-3121.

APRIL 19

Immaculata Alumnae Association 38th Annual Awards Luncheon. 11 a.m. at the Chateau Ritz, 9100 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. This is an all-school event with special five-year reunions of classes that end in 5 and 0. Cost is $35 per person, $5 additional after April 10. Margie Beers ’70 of Niles will receive

the Sr. Mary Emilita Henneberry Award for service to the alumnae association and Marcy O’Keeffe Twardak ’74 of the northwest side will receive the Mother Mary Frances Clarke Award for achievement. For more information or to purchase tickets, call 773-338-2211.

APRIL 25

Green Ties - Spirit of Notre Dame Dinner Auction. At the Hyatt Regency O’Hare in Rosemont. Notre Dame College Prep in Niles is celebrating its 60th Anniversary. Notre Dame hosts an annual Dinner Auction, its major fundraiser. For more information, visit www.nddons.org.

MAY 1

IceLand Ice Show. 7 p.m. at IceLand Ice Arena, 8435 Ballard Road, Niles. “From WonderLand to NeverLand.”

IceLand skaters participate in this extravaganza of music & lights. The Ice Show gives all students an opportunity to exhibit their talents. Tickets: $10 Reserved Seating, $8 General Admission. For more information or to buy tickets, call 847-297-8010 or visit www.niles-parks.org.

MAY 2

IceLand Ice Show. 1 p.m. and 6 p.m. at IceLand Ice Arena, 8435 Ballard Road, Niles. For more information or to buy tickets, call 847-297-8010 or visit www.niles-parks.org.

MAY 3

IceLand Ice Show. 1 p.m. at IceLand Ice Arena, 8435 Ballard Road, Niles. For more information or to buy tickets, call 847-297-8010 or visit www.nilesparks.org.

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mARCh 21 tO ApRil 20

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NOvEmBER 23 tO DECEmBER 22

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OCtOBER 24 tO NOvEmBER 22

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college

loyd TO WNBA Niles West star forgoes senior season with Irish to turn pro

Former Niles West prep AllAmerican Jewell Loyd—selected as a unanimous first-team Associated Press all-American with the Notre Dame Fighting Irish this season— usually grabs headlines for her efforts on the court. Last week, she made them off the court. Loyd shocked the women’s college basketball world by declaring she would forego her senior year at Notre Dame and declare for the 2015 WNBA draft, which takes place Thursday. She announced her decision a day after the Fighting Irish lost to UConn in the NCAA women’s championship game for the second consecutive season. According to WNBA rules, Loyd is eligible to enter the draft because her 22nd birthday (she turns 22 on Oct. 5) falls in the calendar year of the same season in which she’ll be drafted. Players are required to make a decision on whether to enter the draft at least 10 days prior to the draft, or 24 hours after one’s final game if she is still playing 10 days before the draft. She had until Monday to reconsider and return to Notre Dame. Loyd, who finished with 12 points in the title game, was a twotime All-American with the Irish (36-3 this year). She was voted the Atlantic Coast Conference’s Player of the Year this season and was the ACC Tournament MVP for the second straight year. A finalist for the Wooden Award, given to the National Player of the

Year, Loyd is expected to be one of the top three players taken in this year’s draft that will be held at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., starting at 6 p.m. Thursday. This season, Loyd came within five points of establishing a new Notre Dame record for most points in a single season. She averaged 19.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 steals per game. Here’s a look at other area high school products that are competing at the NCAA Division I level at schools in Illinois and seven surrounding states: Iowa, Indiana, Missouri, Minnesota, Michigan, Ohio and Wisconsin. Also listed are student-athletes that Bugle Newspapers is aware of from across the country:

Maine east Orozco Del Vecchio, University of Iowa men’s gymnastics—Del Vecchio is part of a Hawkeyes squad that qualified for the team finals of the NCAA championships by placing third in the Qualifier last week. The junior finished in eighth place in the pommel horse with a score of 14.440.

Maine soUtH Jack Carpenter, Marquette men’s track—Carpenter, a freshman, has been competing in the 5,000 and 3,000 meters for the Warriors this indoor season with an eighthplace finish in the 3,000 at the John Tierney Tri on Jan. 23.

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notre Dame alum rodney pryor completed his senior season with robert morris university. He led the team with 23 points in a ncAA tournament loss to Duke.

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Thursday, Apri l 16, 2015 | ni lesbug le.com college | from page 7 •Kevin Dolan, Illinois State men’s track—The sophomore has run in the 800 and has been part of the Redbirds’ 4x400 relay team during the indoor season. •Dave Eckhart, Illinois State men’s track—Eckhart, a junior, has been a regular for ISU in the 3,000-meter run, and also competes in the mile. One of his better performances occurred at the Missouri Valley Conference championships, taking 16th place out of 44 runners. •Michal Filipczak, Duke men’s track—Filipczak, the school’s record-holder in the indoor 800-meter run and part of a 4x400 relay team that also owns a school record, was red-shirted during the Blue Devils’ indoor season this year. He was the 2012 Class 3A 800 IHSA champion. •JacquiGrant,UniversityofIllinois women’s basketball—The former

Maine South all-stater completed her sophomore campaign at Illinois, which finished 15-16 overall and 6-12 in the Big Ten. She was the Illini’s leading scorer in four games this season, with 29-point efforts vs. both Penn State and Minnesota. She started 30 of the 31 games in which she played, and was Illinois’ second-leading rebounder (6.8 per game), while averaging 9.5 points per contest. •John Hader, Eastern Illinois men’s track—A state medalist last spring in both the 100- and 200-meter dashes at Maine South, Hader has been competing in three events for the Panthers: the 60- and 200-meter dashes, and the 400. •Megan Lemersal, Illinois women’s track—Lemersal has run the mile exclusively at Illinois this past winter. A sixth-place finish at

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Dons baseball rallies past Maine South Maine South took a 3-2 lead into the bottom of the seventh inning at Notre Dame April 7, but the Dons scored the tying and winning runs to defeat the Hawks, 4-3. The rally began when David Wendel walked. Then, Tim Simon followed with a bunt single, and Michael Ferri doubled in the tying run. After Maine South intentionally walked Tommy Norton to load the bases, the next batter, Ranko Stevanovic, was hit in the helmet by a pitch which plated the winning run. Mike Ferri got the victory on the mound. He, Simon, Joe Rimac and Nick Stefanowicz combined for 10 strikeouts. Wendel had two hits and an RBI while Matt Segovia blasted a solo homer in the second inning. Caleb deMarigny hit a double and two singles while driving in a run for the Hawks. David Fleita had two RBI. •Maine South, behind a complete game three-hitter from Brandon Ranieri, shut out Rolling Meadows 3-0 on April 6. Ranieri fanned seven while earning the victory. Zach Parker doubled and had an RBI, and Stephen Sakowicz went 2-for-2 and racked up three stolen bases. The Hawks stopped Prospect, 7-4, last Saturday as Kyle Zajdel got the victory on the mound to go 3-0 on the year. Hank Schau had a double, single and three RBIs and Sakowicz collected two hits. •Notre Dame ran its record to 8-1 on April 10 by defeating Fremd, 9-4. Scott Kutschke went three innings for the “W”, and the Dons struck early offensively, scoring seven runs in the first two innings. Mike Ferri and Simon each had a double, two hits and two RBI, Dylan Hyde hit a two-run double, Stevanovic doubled and singled, and Rimac went 2-for-3 as the Dons banged out 14 hits. The Dons had four pitchers combine for a two-hit shutout, 4-0, over Buffalo Grove on April 8. Winning pitcher Stevanovic teamed up with Will Porcaro, John Hendry and Jack Lauer. Offensively, Norton doubled and tripled, and Segovia had a hit and two RBIs. The Dons held a 2-0 lead at Hersey going into the seventh inning on April 6, but then put a five-spot on Hersey during the top of the inning and won 7-0. Kutschke pitched the first three innings and got the win. He was followed on the mound by Adnan

Sator, Brandon Nowak and Sam Ferri. Norton had the Dons’ only extra base hit, a double, while collecting three hits and an RBI. Sam Ferri also had three hits and an RBI, and Segovia went 3-for-4. Ian Steigerwald drove in two runs and Wendel had two hits. Last Saturday, the Dons split a twin bill against two clubs from the CSL North: NewTrier and Glenbrook North. New Trier overcame a 2-0 Dons lead by scoring three runs in the bottom of the sixth and holding on for a 3-2 win. Brandon Nowak and Stefanowicz combined to no-hit New Trier through the first five innings. Sam Ferri (RBI) and Wendel each had two hits, and Norton tripled. In the afternoon game, Notre Dame turned the tables, defeating Glenbrook North by a 3-2 score. In this game, Tim Simon earned the victory in relief by pitching three no-hit innings. He also crushed a solo homer in the sixth that turned out to be the game-winner. Stevanovic got the hold in relief and Sam Ferri picked up the save. Norton also homered and singled, and Mike Ferri added two hits. •Maine East was dealt a 14-4 defeat at the hands of DePaul Prep on April 6. Charles Modelo (RBI) and Lukas Parker (RBI) each doubled, and Jose Trujillo went 2-for-3. The Demons came back the next day to edge Von Steuben, 3-2, in eight innings behind 11 strikeouts and a complete game from Dylan Kuffell. Kuffell also drove in Trujillo with the winning run, and had another RBI on a groundout during the third inning. Wheeling upended the Demons, 7-2, last Friday, with Parker getting Maine East’s only extra base hit (a double). However, Maine East clobbered Mather, 28-0, last Saturday, banging out 27 hits. Dave Ulis (two hits, two RBIs) struck out 12 en route to picking up the win. Kuffell (three hits, three RBIs) and Scott Johnson (four RBIs) each doubled twice. Danish Mohiuddin went 5-for-5 with four RBIs, Parker had a double and three singles, Bradley Augustyn went 4-for-5, and Lorenzo Pacheco and Charles Modelo each finished with two singles and a double. •Niles West got a complete-game effort from Blake Kons in the Wolves’ 3-2 victory versus Rolling Meadows played April 7. Kons struck out four,

and Jeremy Pignato drove in a pair of runs and had two hits.

SOFTBALL Niles West on April 10 held a 4-3 lead over Ridgewood after two innings, but Ridgewood tied the game in the third and added three runs in the game-deciding fourth inning to grab a 7-4 victory. Maya Caballero hit a two-run homer in the first inning for the Wolves, Hailey Fishman and Atorena Michael (RBI) each had two hits with a double, and Gianna Mahoney and Emily Butera both doubled. The Wolves swept a doubleheader from visiting Tri-Cities, Mich., last Saturday, winning the first game 12-2 and the nightcap, 7-1. Caballero got the victory with six strikeouts in Game 1. She also tripled and had two RBIs. Michael picked up two RBIs with a double, Mahoney also drove in two runs, and Shannon McHugh doubled. In Game 2, Hope Cherian pitched a complete game and fanned six. Caballero went 4-for-4 (all singles) Monica Gutierrez had two hits and two RBIs, Michael doubled and singled, and Emma Greene also doubled.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL Maine East handled Notre Dame, 25-14, 25-13, April 7 in a nonconference match. Joe Swoboda led the Demons with six kills, and Gian Bobila recorded 20 assists. The Dons got four kills from Conor O’Neill, while Angelo Giannoni had 10 assists and Tyler Pierson five digs. The Dons went 3-2 at the Marian Catholic tournament held last Friday and Saturday. They dropped the tourney opener last Friday to Plainfield East in three games, but defeated Homewood-Flossmoor 25-17, 2624 in the evening’s second match. On Saturday, Notre Dame upended the host school, 25-22, 25-22, fell to eventual champion Lockport 25-19, 25-17, but again defeated Homewood-Flossmoor 25-23, 23-25, 26-17 and is now 5-8 overall on the year.

BOYS TENNIS Maine South began its 2015 season by sweeping Buffalo Grove, 7-0. Danilo Kovacevic, Colin Wesselkamper and Richard Mehl won at Nos. 1-3 singles, respectively,

while the doubles teams of Nick Salgia-Dominik Spalinski (No. 1), George Grecu-Daniel Spalinski (No. 2), Tom Deeter-Brian Gentile (No. 3) and Kevin Woroch-Michael John Siwek (No. 4) all won.

BOYS BASKEBALL Senior guard Joe Mooney, who helped lead Notre Dame to a 25-4 record as the Dons took eventual Class 4A state champion Stevenson to the wire in the sectional semifinals, was named to the prestigious 83rd annual Champaign News-Gazette’s allstate second team. Mooney averaged 19 points for the Dons and shot better than 45

percent from three-point range. Mooney also was named to the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) Class 3A-4A allstate third team, along with Maine South senior forward George Sargeant, who averaged over 15.5 points and shot 67 percent from the field. Caleb deMarigny, a senior guard who is Maine South’s all-time leader in three-pointers and assists, was named special mention by the IBCA. Jon Arenas, an integral part of the Hawks’ 26-4 season, and Ezeka Omeke, who averaged a doubledouble for Maine East, were IBCA honorable mention selections. -compiled by Mike Sandrolini

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10 college | from page 8 the EIU Early Bird last December was the sophomore’s best indoors showing. •Emily Leonard, Dayton women’s track—Leonard was a perennial allstater for Maine South in both cross country and track, and she’s now a freshman at Dayton. She recorded personal bests in the 3,000 and 5,000 meters for the Flyers during the indoor season, going 10:15.19 in the 3,000 and 17:38.45 in the 5,000. She also placed second in the distance medley at the Buckeye Classic Jan. 9. •Michelle Maher, Western Illinois women’s basketball— The Leathernecks compiled a 17-13 overall record (9-7 in the conference) during 2014-15 as Maher started in all 30 games. She averaged 9.2 points and a teamleading 4.1 assists. Maher, a junior, also led WIU in minutes played (30.5 average). •MarcoPadron,PurdueUniversity at Indianapolis men’s swimming and diving—The freshman is a freestyler for the Jaguars. •Sean Senf, Illinois State men’s track—Senf, like Eckhart, is a 3,000-meter runner who also has run the 5,000 indoors. He is a

Thursday, apri l 16, 2015 | ni lesbug le.com senior. •Robbie Taylor, Illinois State men’s track—Taylor, the fourth former Maine South Hawk on the Redbirds track team, has been competing in the 3,000 and mile during indoors. He finished sixth out of 58 competitors in the mile at the Titan Open. •Ryan Wagner, Wisconsin men’s hockey—Wagner is a freshman forward with the Badgers. He’s one of eight players on the club who’s played in all 35 games, with two goals and three assists. •Jenna Zitkus, Ball State women’s swimming and diving—A fourtime state qualifier at Maine South, Zitkus registered a team-best time of 57.22 seconds in the 100-meter backstroke, and her time in the 200 back was the second-fastest on the team (2:07.87)

niles West Cory Dolins, DePaul men’s basketball—Dolins, a junior guard, appeared in nine games for the Blue Demons, who were 12-20 overall and 6-12 in the Big East. He made the team as a walk-on in June, 2012. •Daniel Melnick, Western Illinois men’s swimming and diving—The

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junior swims in freestyle events, the 200-meter individual medley and the breaststroke at WIU. He turned in a personal-best time of 2:12.68 in the IM during a meet in January. •Ryan Miller, Western Illinois men’s swimming and diving—Also a junior, Miller has competed in several events during his career: the 50 and 100 freestyle, the 100 and 200 breaststroke, the 100 and 200 butterfly, and the 200 individual medley. •Isaac Reinemann, University of Illinois wrestling—Reinemann posted a 2-2 record wrestling at 141 pounds in his freshman year at Illinois. •KellySanks,IllinoisStatewomen’s swimming and diving—The junior is a 1-meter and 3-meter diver with the Redbirds. She finished in 14th place at the MVC championships in the 1-meter event.

notRe daMe Quinton Chievous, Hampton men’s basketball—Chievous transferred from Tennessee to Hampton after his sophomore year, and making the switch has paid off. The junior started 23 of the 35 games in which he played for Hampton, which won a playin game and got into the NCAA tournament against top-seeded Kentucky in the Midwest Regional.

Although Hampton lost 79-56 to the then-undefeated Wildcats, the 6-6 guard scored 22 points and pulled down 10 rebounds. •Matt Mooney, Air Force Academy men’s basketball—Mooney played in his first season at Air Force after suffering a broken fibula and torn deltoid ligament the summer before what would have been his freshman season in 2013-14. He saw action in 29 games for this past season, starting eight, scoring nearly seven points per game. He also was No. 2 on the club in steals (24). •Rodney Pryor, Robert Morris men’s basketball— Another local who played in the NCAA tournament was Notre Dame graduate Rodney Pryor. During the season, Pryor helped lead the Colonials to an overall record of 20-15, including a mark of 12-6 in the Northeast Conference, by averaging a team-high 15.6 points per game. Pryor shot 48.1 percent (201-for418) from the field, including 42.9 percent (81-for-189) from beyond the arc, and 75 percent (63-for-84) at the free-throw line. He was one of 26 players named to the 2015 Riley Wallace All-America Team according to CollegeInsider. com. In being named to the team, Pryor becomes a finalist for the

2015 Riley Wallace Award, which is presented annually to the top transfer in NCAA Division I college basketball. Pryor was named the 2015 NEC Tournament MVP after averaging 16.7 points and 3.0 rebounds in three games and helping RMU earn its eighth tournament championship and subsequent bid to the NCAA Tournament. In two games of the NCAA Tournament, Pryor averaged 21.5 points while shooting 50 percent (18-for-36) from the floor, including 45.5 percent (5-for-11) from beyond the arc. In the tournament, the No. 16 seeded Colonials earned an 81-77 victory over North Florida in the First Four. Pryor tallied 20 points in the win. The win set up a date between Robert Morris and eventual champ Duke. The Colonials fell to the No. 1 seed Blue Devils 85-56 in the round of 64, despite 23 points from Pryor.

ResURReCtion Hannah Witczak, Bradley women’s track—A freshman, Witczak performed indoors for the Braves in the 800 and 3,000 meters and also in the mile. -compiled by Mike Sandrolini

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HOW MUCH TIME DO YOU SPEND ON TWITTER? Not every day; once in a while when I get bored.

Royals. I just like it because I grew up watching him play and I find him to be a role model.

HOW MANY FOLLOWERS DO YOU HAVE? I’m at around 190 right now. WHO DO YOU LIKE TO FOLLOW? Salvador Perez (catcher) with the Kansas City

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IS THERE ANYTHING YOU LIKE TO DO IN PARTICULAR ON TWITTER? Just look at the cool cars and houses and beach houses and that kind of stuff.

Rivers Casino donates more than $29K to after-school program Donation will support the purchase of 75 computer tablets By BUGle staFF Nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @BugleNewspapers

Rivers Casino in Des Plaines donated $29,925 to East Maine District 63’s Total Learning Community Afterschool Program. The donation will support the purchase of 75 computer tablets and storage carts for participants in the program. “We’re so grateful to the Rivers Casino Foundation for providing such wonderful learning tools for our TLC students,” TLC Director Pam Surber said. “These tablets will be put to very good use.” The district’s TLC after-school program serves more than 275 K-8 students, providing homework

Participants in District 63’s TLC program joined Rivers Casino and district representatives for the check presentation on April 6. From left to right: Devin Maddox, Rivers senior counsel; TLC Director Pam Surber; Scott Clay, District 63 superintendent; and Jillian Wilcox, Rivers director of finance. help and enrichment programs – from art and music to drama and sports. TLC also offers spring and summer vacation programs, a basketball league, open gym nights and teen programs. “Rivers’ commitment to funding education-based programs in

Des Plaines and throughout the Chicagoland area is impressive,” District 63 Superintendent Scott Clay said. “It’s a wonderful example of the way that privatepublic partnerships can benefit the community.” Rivers Casino has given more than $3 million to charity since it opened in 2011, according to District 63. East Maine School District 63 serves more than 3,600 students from portions of Des Plaines, Niles, Glenview, Park Ridge and Morton Grove.

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You can accomplish a lot in 15 minutes Knock out big projects by chipping away at them

than not even starting because you don’t have a large block of multiple hours available. Here are some ideas of what you might be able to accomplish in 15 minutes – besides save money on your car insurance. Laundry: Empty the dryer, fold By Sue Becker all items and put them in baskets come to order according to their owner; sort dirty ComeToOrder@buglenewspapers.com clothes and put a load into the washer; put away a laundry The one challenge I basket of clothes. hear most from my clients Mail: Go through the day’s is that they don’t have mail and decide on the next enough time to get things action you need to take on done. Since most of us each item. don’t have large chunks Reading: I never seem of time available to knock come to order with sue becker to make time for this, so out big projects in one fell I’ve started setting aside 15 swoop, a more realistic minutes at the end of my approach is to chip away at them in the small bits of time we day to read a chapter of a book, a magazine article or scan a few pages do have available. In order to do that, we have to of the newspaper. Writing: Send off a long neglected break projects down into smaller components first – sort the papers, thank you note; prepare the week’s purge the papers, file the papers. grocery list; send a quick note to let Then, when a small segment of someone know you’re thinking of time appears, such as when we’re them. Calling: Make that phone call waiting for the proverbial pot of water to boil, we can tackle one you’ve been avoiding. Connecting: Spend time with a small piece of the bigger project. If you spend 15 minutes a day on it, child, family member or friend. De-cluttering: Clean off a kitchen over a period of time, your project will be complete. This is a great way counter or table (or a portion of to tackle that organizing project it); clean out a drawer; clean off a you may be putting off. And even bookshelf; clean out your purse, though it may take quite some time, wallet or briefcase. There are plenty you’ll achieve a better outcome of other things you can do in 15

minutes. Go ahead, set the timer, and let me know what you’ve discovered you can accomplish.

Sue Becker is a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization who helps individuals and businesses discover the simplicity, harmony, and freedom of being organized and productive. She also speaks to companies and organizations about how to get organized and make the most of their time. Sue can be reached at www. PilesToSmiles.com or 630-724-1111.

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Senior spelling bee winners head to regional competition Winner and runner up of the Regional Bee will advance to the state level By BUGle staFF nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @BugleNewspapers

Mike Jaffe and Carol Fox won the recent Local Senior Adult Spelling Bee held at the Morton Grove Public Library March 19. Jaffe took first place and Fox was the runner up. The two winners competed for eighteen rounds and the winning word was “circumstantial.”

Both will go on to compete at the Regional Level Senior Spelling Bee, which is scheduled for June 12 at the Maine Township Town Hall, 1700 Ballard Road.

The winner and runner up of the Regional Bee will advance to the state level bee at the Illinois State Fair on Aug. 10.

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and more! New participants are welcome! After the meeting you can register for outings.

For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, please check the Naturally Active Program Guides or call the Niles Senior Center at 588-8420. Information about the Niles Senior Center can be found on the Village of Niles Website at www.vniles.com. Click on “Departments” (upper left), and then Click on “Senior”

Thursdays, April 2-30, 10:45-11:45 a.m. $18M/$23NM Yoga is all about flexibility… and we are flexible about whether you sit, hold on or stand.

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

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Women’s golf kick-off meeTing Friday, April 24 10:30 a.m. An informative meeting about this year’s golf season. Refreshments served, raffles,

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inTroducTion To facebook Monday, April 20 10-11:30 a.m. $2M/$3NM Learn what Facebook is used for and create your own Facebook account! We will discuss privacy, photos, inviting “Friends” etc… Instructor: Jaymi Blickhahn

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Men’s Club Meeting Monday, April 20, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., $5M/$7.50 Speaker: From Ed McElroy’s Office. Enjoy a hot dog lunch with chips and dessert.

Annual Rummage Sale Saturday, April 25, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Come one, come all to the NSC’s Annual Rummage Sale. There will be over 40 vendors! Raffles to be won! $2.00 hot dog lunches for sale, while supplies last. Open to the public! If you are interested in reserving a table to sell the many treasures in your home that you no longer use, please call Jaymi at 847-588-8420 as soon as possible. A $5.00 donation per table is required at time of reservation. All donations will go to the Niles Food Pantry. Space is limited! Table reservations are on a first come, first serve basis.

Women’s Club Meeting Monday, April 27, 11:30 a.m. $5M/$7.50 Lunch includes an ham sandwich, potato salad and dessert. Entertainment will be Lisa Starr performing a fun, exciting show.

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: $47 Resident, $67 NonResident Couple: $72 Resident, $100 NonResident Over 90 Single: $23.50 Resident, $33.50 Non-Resident Over 90 Couple: $36 Resident, $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.

Weekly Drop in Programs These activities are open to members. Non-members pay a $2 daily admission if participating in these programs. For further information on any of these activities, please contact the registration office at 847-692-3597. Monday • 9–10 a.m., Exercise $3/class; • 9:30-noon, Ceramics $7/class; • 10:30-11:30 a.m., Exercise $3; • 1-4 p.m., Pinochle (Second Monday of the month), Free; • 2:30-3:30 p.m. Uketones, Free; and • Anytime, Cards and games, Free. Tuesday • 9 a.m. Police Breakfast (3rd Tues of the month), Free;

• 9:30am–noon, Ceramics $7/class; • 12:30-3 p.m., Mah-Jongg, Free; • 1 p.m., Bunco (3rd Tues of the month), Free; • 1–4:30 p.m., Table Tennis, Free; • Anytime, Cards & Games, Free. Wednesday • 9–10 a.m., Exercise, $3/class; • 9:30 a.m.–noon, Social Worker, Free; • 10:30–11:30 a.m., Exercise, $3/ class; • 1-4:30 p.m., Table Tennis, Free; • 6:30-9:30 p.m., Wed. Night Bridge Group, Free; • Anytime, Cards & Games, Free. Thursday • 9–11 a.m., Woodcarving, Free; • 10:15–11:15 a.m., Humanities, Free; • 1–4:30 p.m. Couple’s Bridge (2nd Thurs of the month), Free • 1–4:30 p.m. Pinochle (3rd Thurs of the month), Free • 1–4:30 p.m., Table Tennis, Free; • Anytime, Cards & Games, Free. Friday • 9–10 a.m., Exercise, $3/class; • 9 a.m.-noon, Duplicate Bridge, Free; • 9:30-10:30 a.m., Blood Pressure & Blood Sugar Screening (3rd Fri. of the month), Free; • 10:30–11:30 a.m., Exercise, $3/ class; • 1-4:30 p.m., Games, Free. Saturday • 1-5 p.m., Pinochle, Free. Sunday • 1-5 p.m., Bridge Mixer, Free; • 1-5 p.m., Pinochle, (4th Sun. of the month), Free.

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Intro to the iPhone eMail Monday, April 20, 1-3 p.m. This class teaches students the general use of e-mail which includes how to compose, send, reply and forward e-mail messages, how to add contacts to the address book and how the clean-up unwanted messages. Please bring your iPhone and charger to class. Fee is $40 Member/$45 Guest

A Taste of Australia Monday, April 20, 12:30-2:30 Ron and Sandie will be performing songs performed by Australian artists. Some songs include “Waltzing Matilda” and “Tie Me Kangaroo Down Sport.” Ron is a native Australian and will also teach you to “speak Australian”. Lunch will include traditional Australian cuisine; fish and chips, fruit salad, biscuits, and key lime pie for dessert. Fee is $17 Member/$19 Guest. (Skip the lunch and come at 1:30. Fee is $7 Member/$9 Guest)

Intro to the iPhone Camera & Video Monday, April 27, 1-3 This class will introduce students to the use of the camera and video functions of the device, how to organize photos, how to edit photos and videos, and how to share photos and videos with friends and family. Please bring your iPhone and charger to class. Fee is $40 Member/$45 Guest

Morton Grove Senior Center The Morton Grove Senior Center has space in the American Legion Memorial Civic Center at 6140 Dempster St. As part of an ongoing effort to offer our Active Adult and Senior community increased activities and opportunities to continue to learn, the Morton Grove Senior Center has planned an exciting kick-off to 2015. The mission of the Department of Family and Senior Services and the American Legion Memorial Civic Center is to serve as a focal

point where a multiplicity of social, health and recreational services are provided in a caring and professional manner designed to keep individuals healthy, productive and independent for as long as possible. Services are available for Morton Grove residents of all ages.

Health and Wellness Programs A variety of Health and Wellness Programs are available for Morton Grove residents. Please note that some programs require registration (847-470-5223).

Social Services The Village’s Social Worker can provide social service assistance to those in need. The Social Worker can be reached at 847-663-3072.

Senior Check Up and Emergency Response Programs Postal Carrier Watch The Department of Family and Senior Services partners with the Morton Grove Post Office to provide seniors a service called Postal Carrier Watch.

For additional information, contact the Social Worker at 847663-3072. Emergency Response Systems An emergency response system is a communication device, which is linked with an emergency center staffed by trained professionals. For further information on the above programs, contact the Social Worker by calling (847) 6633072.

Caregiver Support Group Are you charged with caring for an older adult, spouse, or partner? Join other caregivers to discuss your issues and concerns. The meetings center around caregivers and participants can openly discuss their own situations in a supportive, nonjudgmental atmosphere. The Caregiver Support Group meets the fourth Wednesday of every month from

10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. All family caregivers are welcome to attend. For more information call the Village Social Worker at 847-6633072.

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