January 2012 Vol. 31 No. 1
Visit Beverly Hills/Morgan Park at www.bapa.org
Published by BEVERLY AREA PLANNING ASSOCIATION
Ella Jenkins See and Ski Performs Annual The Dan Ryan Woods Family Concert The Beverly Improvement Association Ella Jenkins, the “fi rst lady of children’s folk in connection with Ald. Matt O’Shea music,” returns to the Beverly Hills/Morgan Park and the Cook County Forest Preserve area on Mon., Jan. 16, 2 p.m. to perform her annual District invites you to enjoy skiing in the family concert celebrating Dr. Martin Luther King Dan Ryan Woods on Sunday afternoons Jr.’s birthday at Beth Eden Baptist Church, 11121 this winter, when there is suffi cient snow S. Loomis Ave., Chicago. Admission is free; a free to ski (about 4 inches on the ground.) will offering will be taken. There is no charge for this event as you Ella Jenkins has been making music since her childhood on Chicago’s south side. own the Woods and they are yours to Always a fan of combining movement, rhythm and music, she was still young when use. she began making up musical rhymes, games and songs that appealed to children. Skiers meet at 1 p.m. at Beverly Bike These songs that engaged her young listeners and invited them to join their voices and Ski, 9121 S. Western Ave., where in the music, led in 1956 to “Call and Response,” her fi rst of 30 records for Smith- owner Paul Weise will have free hot sonian Folkways Records. chocolate ready as well as cross-country Jenkins has many fans in the community, where she is performing for the children skis, boots and poles to rent $15 for the of children who have long loved her. Her songs help children understand themselves day and $25 for the weekend. They also and others, telling the stories of many cultures and using a variety of instruments have snowshoes available at the same from the ukulele to the tambourine to add irresistible rhythms that get young audi- prices. ences smiling, singing and moving. The Woods are absolutely gorgeous Among her many awards are a 2004 Grammy for Lifetime Achievement and a in winter so even if you do not want to KOHL Education Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award. A recipient of the 1999 ski, come and take a walk and see what PaulWe4ise, owner of Beverly Bike & Ski, can ASCAP Foundation Lifetime Achievement Award, Jenkins was the fi rst children’s a great treasure that we have in our own helppeople l earn how to cross country ski. Skis, music entertainer to earn the prestigious honor. backyard. boots and poles are available for rental. She has been inspiring young audiences for more than 50 years, performing live, If you would like to learn to cross on award-winning recordings, and on television programs that include Sesame country ski call Paul Weise at 773-238- Street, Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood and Barney & Friends. She has performed all 5704 and he will call one of the regulars will be able to show you how easy it is over the United States and throughout the world, bringing to all audiences upbeat who, though not certifi ed as instructors, to cross country ski. music that bears a lively message of unity and friendship that celebrates diversity. She has been named a national treasure by the Smithsonian Institution. Jenkins’ popular children’s songs have been recognized with a Parent’s Choice Award in 1991, and can be found on Smithsonian Folkways Recordings and Activ- ity Records. In 1993, she was presented the Service to Young Children Award by the Chicago Metropolitan Association for the Education of Young Children, and Dec. 12, 1992 was declared “Ella Jenkins Day in Chicago” by Mayor Richard M. Daley. The event is co-sponsored by the Beverly Hills/Morgan Park Community of Churches and the Beverly Area Planning Association. Birthday cake will be served after the concert. Free parking is available.
MP Jrs. Host Events Aimed at Kids: Get Ready for the Youth Mile! Wiping Out Domestic Violence The Ridge Run Youth Mile is one of very few children’s running events in Chicago- The Morgan Park Junior Woman’s Club In conjunction with Family and Domes- land. With childhood obesity at all time highs, and children’s health in jeopardy, the is asking that community residents save tic Violence Awareness Day, the Morgan Ridge Run committee is offering training and running tips geared to kids, preparing two important dates: Mar. 10 and Mar. Park Juniors will host Workout to Wipe them to participate in the Youth Mile on Memorial Day. 24. Out Domestic Violence, a fund raiser for Kelly Devine Rickert is a nutritionist and owner of Devine Nutrition, as well as the The Morgan Park Juniors will host Fam- A New Direction, on Sat., Mar. 24. Lo- expert who writes the healthy eating columns for BAPA’s Ridge Run health and train- ily and Domestic Violence Awareness cal fi tness businesses will be partnering ing e-newsletters. Here are her kid-focused quick tips for healthy eating. Day: Community Resources for Creating with the Morgan Park Juniors to offer Replace sugary drinks (drinks with more than 5 grams of sugar per serving) Healthy Families on Sat., Mar. 10. The special fi tness classes that day, with pro- with lower calorie beverages such as water, light or lower calorie fruit juices, low fat event will feature resources from com- ceeds from those classes benefting AND, milk, and Crystal Light. munity, regional, city and state agencies which provides domestic violence sup- Eat breakfast every day! Mom is right, it IS the most important meal of the as well as presentations and activities. port and services to area families. day. Try high fi ber cereals such as oatmeal, Cheerios, Kix, or Special K. Whole wheat Speakers will talk on a variety of sub- Locations and details will be published waffl es with low sugar syrup and fruit or whole wheat toast and peanut butter are also jects designed to help individuals and in February. For more information, email good choices. families create families with healthy re- [email protected]. Eat as a family. Research has shown that families who eat together and make lationships. Subjects range from domes- AND provides counseling, education, home-cooked meals, have lower rates of overweight children. tic violence to bullying, and speakers advocacy, and referrals to attorneys who Choose healthy snacks. Tell Mom to keep these snacks on hand and acces- represent area organizations including A understand the issues and laws pertaining sible: Cut up fruit and veggies with a side of light yogurt or low cal dressing for dip- New Direction (AND), South Suburban to domestic abuse, child support and child ping; Protein/granola bars; string cheese sticks; light yogurts; peanut butter on wheat Family Shelter, the Chicago Police De- custody. For more information on AND’s crackers. These are also good snacks for when you are on the go. partment, the State’s Attorney’s offi ce, services, contact Rita Ryan at 773-253- and more. 7226 or [email protected]. For more information, visit www.kellydevinenutrition.com.
BeverlyHills GraceNotes LocalArtist Bunaglow INSIDE Job Club Perform NamedMan Owners offers job For Love of of the Year Recognized search tips Music Page 15 Page 23 STORY Page 4 Page 6 January 2012 Page 2 Village Viewpoint By Matt Walsh, BAPA Executive Director
The New Year brings with it the prom- paign that BAPA developed with the and Ridge Run. We are doing preliminary years. But severe budget issues forced ise of progress. Each of us sees this time Morgan Park/Beverly Hills and the 95th work to set up the Beverly Hills Cycling the City Council to consolidate its men- of the year as a chance to make chang- Street Business Associations. This coop- Classic and Music Under the Stars, and tal health facilities, and the Morgan Park es and plan ways to be in a better place erative promotion included more than 40 we have reviewed the History Mystery center will close in 2012. This will make twelve months from now. For some of businesses from across the neighborhood. Bike Tour to fi nd ways to make it even it diffi cult for BAPA to meet its mortgage us this takes the form of resolutions. At Our merchants and businesses reported better. and pay property taxes. Our costs for BAPA it takes the form of strategic plans much higher sales on their designated BAPA’s Development Committee is presenting special events have also risen and new initiatives to keep the neighbor- dates and they gained valuable exposure working to establish an outreach strat- dramatically in the past few years, add- hood strong. to local shoppers as well as those from egy to new homeowners and to update ing more strain to an already bare bones Like many organizations we faced dif- outside of the community. the organization’s strategic initiatives. budget. fi cult challenges in 2011. But we also In 2012 we plan to build on that success Our staff is working with homeowner as- We are grateful for BAPA’s residential found great success in many of our pro- with more exciting ways to bring shop- sociations to increase their numbers and and business members, our sponsors and grams and we are planning for another pers into our businesses and keep our lo- strengthen our ties in every portion of our all those who attend our special events. great year in 2012. cal dollars right here at home. service area. We created the BAPA Com- Donations to BAPA and participation in One of our recent successes was the BAPA’s special event committees are munity Calendar so churches, schools our events make all of our efforts possi- Deal of the Day holiday shopping cam- already meeting to plan the Home Tour and community groups can have a cen- ble. We thank all those who gave in 2011 tral place to post their events. This calen- and hope we can count on your continued dar will serve as a way to avoid confl icts support. and promote area happenings. And we Diffi cult times help us to focus our NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES will continue to work on safety, educa- mission and determine new ways to tion, business development and housing better serve you. In the upcoming year News from around Beverly Hills/Morgan Park issues, as always. BAPA will build on prior achievements, The downturn in the nation’s economy strengthen our established programs and Beverly Bank Blood Drive. Beverly Bank & Trust will host a neighborhood has affected everyone. BAPA too faces create even better tools to improve our blood drive Fri., Jan. 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., 10258 S. Western. Donations take about 40 troubling issues. Our building at 111th community. minutes. Information/appointments: Donna Quarello, 773-239-2265. Street and Longwood Drive has been the All the best to you and yours in 2012. location of a City mental health clinic for January Entertainment at BAC. January entertainment at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., features Neil Tobin’s Elvis in Spiritland and Other Psychic Mysteries channelling the spirit of Elvis, Sat., Jan. 7, 8 p.m. $12 ($10/BAC members); Ronnie Baker Brooks’ Birthday Bash, Sat., Jan, 21, 8 p.m. $25 ($22/BAC members); and Tributosaurus as Johnny Cash Sat., Jan. 28, 8 p.m. $35 ($32/BAC members). Buy ORCHIDS & ONIONS tickets online at www.beverlyartcenter.org or call 773-445-3838. Orchids to all Beverly/Morgan Park neighbors who Shopped the Village this holi-
EBA Meeting. East Beverly Association (EBA) will hold its monthly meeting day season! Beverly/Morgan Park is a stronger community because of your support. Mon., Jan. 9, 7 p.m. at the Music Station, 1808 W. 103rd St. www.eastbeverly.com. Nutrition Seminar. A free nutrition seminar for caregivers of seniors with cogni- Orchids to the two dynamic new business association directors, Tristan Angus tive issues will be held Tues., Jan. 10, 6:30 p.m. at Smith Village, 2320 W. 113th Pl. (95th Street Business Association) and Megan Kennedy (Morgan Park/Beverly Hills Smith Village nutritionist Kati Thompson, a registered dietician and licensed dietary nu- Business Association), who jumped right into their new positions and partnered with tritionist, will give tips on preparing and serving more appetizing and benefi cial meals. BAPA on the Deal of the Day campaign; to The Beverly Review, Ald. Matt O’Shea, and Reservations: 773-474-7300. Stay Local Shop 19 for helping to promote the Deals; and to all the businesses who of- All Day Montessori Open House. All Day Montessori School, 1819 W. 99th fered special Deals to our community during the holiday season. St., will host an open house for community members interested in learning more about Montessori education and enrolling in the school, Sat., Jan 21, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Teach- Orchids to Saint Xavier University for NAIA National Football Championship. Go ers and school leaders will be available to answer questions. The school is accepting ap- Cougars! plications for the 2012 summer camp for ages 2 to 9 and the 2012-2013 academic term. The mission of All Day Montessori School is to serve the educational needs of working families by serving the physical, intellectual and emotional needs of children in develop- to the editor mentally appropriate ways that are consistent with the educational philosophy and method LETTERS of Maria Montessori and by serving parents’ need for a nurturing, safe, and educational alternative to personal care for their child. School hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with We at the Beverly Improvement Association and many others are working very hard before and after school care. 773-239-8248 or www.alldaymontessori.org. to keep the Evergreen Golf Course as green, open space, but we need lots of help from CK Winter Fundraiser. The Christ the King School Advisory Board presents your readers and their friends and relatives. This is not a “done deal,” we can assure CK CAN DANCE Sat., Jan 21, 2 to 8 p.m. at the Christ the King Parish Center Gym, you. With your help, it will be like two other “done deal” projects: the Cross Town Ex- 93rd and Hamilton. This family friendly dance marathon will offer various activities. An CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE adults only after party will be held from 9 p.m. to midnight. Register teams at ckchicago. org/pathways. Proceeds will benefi t the Pathway to a Bright Future Initiative. For infor- mation on attending just the after party, call Jen Fitzpatrick, 773-233-8638. Winter Art Classes. Vanderpoel Art Association will hold winter art classes beginning Jan. 6 and 7 at Ridge Park Field House, 97th and Longwood Drive. Chil- dren’s Drawing, Saturdays, 10 to 11:30 a.m., register with Mary Lenzini, Instructor, [email protected] or 773-233-7248; Stained Glass Workshop, Saturdays, 9 a.m. Published once a month by to noon, register with Jim Bremer, Instructor, 773-445-5749 or bremers6@ameritech. The Beverly Area Planning Association net; and Oil and Acrylic Painting: Multilevel, Fridays 2 to 5 p.m., register with Didier 11107S. Longwood Dr., Chicago, IL 60643 773-233-3100 Fax 773-233-0869 www.bapa.org Nolet, Instructor, 773-470-7833 or [email protected] or www.didiernolet.com. BAPA Staff The Villager Staff Submissions Little Yogis. Beverly Yoga Center is offering several new Little Yogi classes on Tuesday afternoons and Thursday and Saturday mornings. Eight spaces available per Matthew J. Walsh Grace Kuikman Deadline: class. The Tuesday and Thursday class has a parent class option at a discounted rate. Executive Director Editor 15th of the month prior to publication. Register on-line at beverlyyogacenter.com to reserve your space. Kathleen Riordan Pamela Holt Director of Administration Advertising Sales Editorial: The Chicago Department on CDOT Meeting on Chicago Cycling Plan. [email protected] Transportation is in the process of identifying bike-friendly roadways for the Streets Kay Sorich for Cycling Plan 2020. A public meeting and presentation on the plan, which should Marcia Walsh Staff Writer Advertising: Coordinator of Housing and [email protected] be completed by summer, will be held Wed., Jan. 25, 6 to 8 p.m., Woodson Regional Blanca Robledo Economic Development Library, 9525 S. Halsted St. Follow this project on Facebook (Streets For Cycling 2020) Graphic Design The Villager or email [email protected]. Alice Collins & Production This publication is funded in Coordinator of Real Estate Give Kids a Smile Day. In recognition of National Children’s Dental Health Dan Williamson part under the City of Chicago Services and Community Department of Planning & Devel- Month, Baptist Family Dental, 3838 W. 111th St., will sponsor the 3rd annual Give Kids Safety, and Coordinator of Marty Williamson opment TABG. The Villager does Staff Photographers a Smile Day, Sat., Feb. 4, 9 a.m. to noon. This includes free exams, cleanings, fl uoride School Services not necessarily represent the treatments and fi lling out school exam forms for children under the age of 18. Space is viewpoint of the Department of limited. Appointments: 773 233-1249. www.BaptistFamilyDental.com. Grace Kuikman Planning & Development. The Coordinator of entire contents of The Villager Young Adult Group Raises Funds for Kenya Ministry. The Young Communications are copyrighted © 2012, Beverly Adult Ministry (YAM) from Saint Sabina Church is raising funds for its fi rst mission Area Planning Association. All rights reserved. trip to Kenya in August. YAM members will aid in classrooms that teach impoverished students, visit hospitals, and learn the rich history and culture of Kenya. The young adults group focuses on doing local community service as well as the African trip. The mission of the Beverly Area Planning Association is to sustain and enhance Donors can contribute at www.active.com/donate/yam. For more information, email Beverly Hills/Morgan Park as a culturally diverse Village in the City with increasing [email protected]. home values, high quality schools, thriving commercial areas and a low crime rate. Page 3 January 2012 Castle Film LETTERS to the editor Screens 1/15 CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 Butler, and the other commissioners to pressway through our neighborhood and purchase the land and make it part of the The feature-length fi lm “Chicago’s the homes to be built in the forest on the Dan Ryan Woods. You need to remem- Only Castle: The History of Givins’ Irish eastern portion of the Dan Ryan Woods. ber that the Forest Preserve District is a Castle and Its Keepers” will be shown at Let us repeat: It is not a done deal. We separate entity from Cook County and, the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th Sign already know that Meijer and Menards as reported in the Chicago Tribune, does St., Sun., Jan. 15, 3 p.m. Filmmakers Er- have heard from some of you and are con- have money to purchase land. The Dan rol Magidson and Josh Van Tuyl will be cerned about the opposition of the public Ryan Woods is the smallest forest pre- available for a Q&A after the screening. Up to this development. We have met with serve in the entire county and probably The documentary tells the stories of the developer who listened to our propos- the most heavily used. It would greatly the fi ve keepers of the Castle, located at Today! al for the Cook County Forest Preserve benefi t from the additional acreage. 103rd and Longwood Drive and now the District to acquire the land. We have had The solution is a win-win for everyone. home of the Beverly Unitarian Church. several meetings with our elected offi - The Evergreen Golf Course stays open Built by Robert C. Givins in 1886 and WINTER CLASSES cials so they understand our opposition and green and available for recreation 1887, the Castle’s stories unfold against Classes begin the week of Jan. 8 to this development and the use of any by all of us, the developer gets paid for the backdrop of Chicago’s rich history, Chicago or Illinois funds to help it. Ald. the land, and the stores locate on vacant including the Great Chicago Fire of Music • Art • Theater • Dance O’Shea, Sen. Maloney, Rep. Burke, and commercial land in Evergreen Park and 1871, the World’s Columbian Exposition Rep. Cunningham have been very helpful Chicago that is already brown space. We of 1893, the cable-car era, the dawn of Fitness & More for all ages! in making sure that our views are heard. all benefi t. the automobile, and the Chicago World’s We have a committee of the Beverly Im- Please help us on this important effort to Fair of 1933. Neil Tobin’s provement Association and many others preserve green space . “The main goals of this production have and we have a three prong approach. The been to uncover and preserve the history fi rst prong is to get you, your friends and Michael Alving of the iconic Castle and its fi ve keepers Elvis in Spiritland your relatives regardless of where they Ed Blough and to raise money to help preserve and & Other Psychic Mysteries live, and the folks on your e-mail lists to Sal Campbell maintain the building,” said fi lmmaker Jan. 7, 8pm write, call, and e-mail Menards and Mei- Tom Carpenter Errol Magidson, a Beverly/Morgan Park jer and tell them that you will not shop Benjamin Cox resident. Part of the proceeds will go to at any of their stores if they destroy the Collins Fitzpatrick The Castle Building fund. DVDs will be Evergreen Golf Course by building there. Neil Glynn available for purchase at the screening. This is not a local issue; this is an envi- Frank Igleski The project received a major arts grant ronmental issue that affects everyone. Otto Kaiserauer from Chicago philanthropist Richard H. This is an issue of whether we are going Roberta Kleinman Driehaus. Tickets to the screening are Ronnie to be good stewards of nature’s resources Jean Ryan $10 and can be purchased at the Beverly so that our children and our grandchil- Tony Wilkens Arts Center or at www.beverlyartcenter. Baker Brooks dren are going to have clean air, clean Heidi Zimmerman org under BACinema. water, and the benefi ts of nature. Birthday Bash We have already gathered hundreds and Jan. 21 hundreds of signatures and we intend thanks to all Large stuffed pizza with to do that in the thousands. 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Second City’s LAUGH OUT LOUD Tour 2/24 & 2/25 SAVE THE DATE! 41st Annual BAC Auction 2/11 BACinema Wednesdays, 7:30pm $7.50 ($5.50/BAC members) ‘Margin Call’ - 1/ 4 open house Chicago Irish Film Festival, Mar 2-7 passes now on sale! Visit www.beverlyartcenter.org - BACinema for complete movie schedule Beverly Arts Center 111th & Western 773-445-3838 beverlyartcenter.org January 2012 Page 4 JobClub Offers Resources,Advice andNetworking For people who are out of work, the beginning of the new year is also the beginning of new challenges. “The protocols for getting a job have changed in recent years,” said Elizabeth JobClub founders Elizabeth Robertson (left) and Robertson, co-founder of the Beverly JoanQuinn prepare for 2012 meetings. (Photo by Hills Job Club. “Finding a job requires Marty Williamson) keeping up with new technologies in both job searches and applications.” Make sure your resume is updated and Robertson and her co-founder Joan targets the jobs you’re applying for. Us- Quinn, a corporate recruiter, started the ing a computer makes it easy to weight Beverly Hills Job Club in 2010. Both have your resume and articulate your career backgrounds in human resources, and at objectives to better support each job for Get a jump start on your future at PEACE! the time they started the club, Robertson which you are applying. and Quinn were both unemployed. Cover all the basics – and more -- in “Networking is such an important part your cover letter. Use the job description of getting a job,” Robertson said. “It just posted by the company to make sure you Personal Tour Night seemed natural to get together with other mention how your job skills match their Jan. 12th from 6-7:30 p.m. people who were job hunting to share needs. information, ideas and leads, and to pro- Do your homework. With the internet, Take a personal tour to see why Peace was the right choice for us and vide some support.” it’s easy to fi nd out about the companies will be the right choice for YOU! The Beverly Hills Job Club meets to which you are applying. Knowing on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the about the company will help you tailor month, 7 to 9 p.m. in the Saint Barnabas your application materials and will make Entrance Exam Church convent, 101st and Longwood a positive impression in an interview. Sat., Jan. 14th from 8 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. Drive. It’s free to join and open to every- Be fl exible. This may be an opportunity one. to change your career path or focus on a Visit www.queenofpeacehs.org to learn more about the exam. Robertson, who got a new job in the le- different angle in your fi eld. Don’t limit A Financial Aid presentation will be offered for the parents of gal fi eld (and loves it!) and Quinn have yourself to looking for another job like eighth grade girls testing at Peace during the exam. these tips for job hunters. the one you lost; expand your horizons. Learn the new technology and improve Stay positive. Joining a support group your computer skills. Many job applica- like the Beverly Hills Job Club will keep tions must now be submitted online. You you in touch with other people in similar Queen of Peace High School need to know how to maneuver these circumstances, and mutual support can 7659 S. Linder Ave., Burbank, IL (708) 458- 7600 queenofpeacehs.org sites, upload your resume, cover letter be very helpful. Stay active in profes- and collateral materials, and more. Even sional organizations, as a volunteer with if you think you have good computer your church or children’s school, with A Catholic, college preparatory, all-girls campus sponsored by the Dominicans of Sinsinawa skills, it only takes a few months for community associations or other chari- those skills to become a little stale. table opportunities. Network. The more people who know For more information email Joan Quinn, you’re looking for a job and what your [email protected]. For club re- skills are, the better. sources, visit www.stbarnabasparish.org. Page 5 January 2012 Deals of the Day Spur Holiday Local Shopping When Tristan Angus of the 95th Street of the Day campaign was defi nitely Christmas shopping that day,” said Alli- ?Yhhq Business Association, Megan Kennedy worthwhile! It brought a lot of new cus- son Platt, owner of The Bookies Paper- of the Morgan Park Beverly Hills Busi- tomers into my store!” backs & More, 2419 W. 103rd St. “I’m ness Association and Marcia Walsh of At The Original Pancake House, 10437 glad to see that our community organiza- the Beverly Area Planning Association S. Western, owner Julie Harrigan called tions are promoting small businesses and E]oÛP]Yj started planning the Deals of the Day the Deal of the Day a great success. “We people are responding. holiday shopping campaign, they hoped served over 100 baked apple pancakes, Victoria Simmerling, co-owner of Heri- it would stimulate sales at Beverly/Mor- many of them to new customers or those tage Gallery, 1915 W. 103rd St., said, ~ gan Park businesses. Little did they ex- we haven’t seen in a long time!” Harrigan “The Deal of the Day proved to be a pect that the promotion would become a said. “We’d like to do more of this type resounding success, giving our valued shopping phenomenon. of promotion in the near future. They are customers the opportunity to fulfi ll their “From Thanksgiving to Christmas, very helpful in reminding people to sup- Christmas wishes with some great local- neighborhood businesses offered signifi - port local businesses like ours.” ly-grown gifts!” cant savings on one-day-only specials,” “I think this was a great idea that was Deals of the Day were publicized in The said Walsh, BAPA’s Coordinator of Eco- put together by BAPA and the busi- Villager, The Beverly Review, BAPA’s nomic Development Services. “The spe- ness associations,” said Shelton Matsey, weekly e-news, and on the Shop the Vil- BEVERLY HILLS ANIMAL HOSPITAL cials really added up to some impressive owner of Fit Code Bootcamps, 10318 S. lage Facebook page as well as in partici- savings for shoppers as well as impres- Western, a new local business. “I am ex- pating stores and 19th Ward offi ce. sive numbers of customers for many of cited to see such a great response from For more information on shopping lo- the participating businesses.” the community . . . It is the little things cally, contact Tristan Angus, 95th Street Walsh received a lot of positive feed- like this from our community organiza- Business Association, 773-238-4094; back from local businesses. Here are a tions that go a long way to ensure that the Megan Kennedy, Morgan Park Beverly few of their comments: local small businesses are thriving, so I Hills Business Association, 773-779- “Deal of the Day was a real positive appreciate it!” 2530; or Marcia Walsh, Beverly Area program for the neighborhood,” said “A lot of people came in to do their Planning Association, 773-233-3100. Tom Gibbons, owner of Town Armanetti OComplete Medical Liquors, 10000 S. Western, and President of the Morgan Park/Beverly Hills Busi- BUC Offers Winter OWL Classes OSurgical care ness Association. “It brought customers in who might have gone elsewhere, ex- This winter Beverly Unitarian Church, better and healthier decisions about it. ODentistry posing them to all the things that we car- 10244 S. Longwood Dr., will offer Our Leaders from the Beverly Unitarian OVaccination ry here. The Deals also turned into some Whole Lives (OWL), a nationally-recog- Church congregation have been trained additional sales when those customers nized, non-sectarian 12-week program in and certifi ed as OWL educators under the bought other things as well. I like the ex- adolescent health and sexual behavior for national program. An advisory commit- Come in for a FREE I.D. tag citement I’m seeing around the Shop the young persons, grades 7 through 9. tee of persons with in-depth professional The program is designed to help young Village campaign!” credentials oversees the program. MON. WED. & FRI. 8:30-6:00 Pete Coccaro, President of the 95th people make informed and responsible de- The winter program runs on Sundays, TUES. & THURS. 8:30-7:00 Street Business Association and owner cisions regarding human development, re- Jan. 22 through May 6, 3 to 5 p.m. A SATURDAY 8:30-1:00 of Beverly Hills Garage, 2043 W. 95th lationships, personal skills, sexual behavior mandatory parents’ orientation will be St., was very pleased with the Deal of the and health, and society and culture. held Wed., Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m. The $50 fee Day campaign. “Participants had very OWL, which avoids religious reference, covers class materials.. Discounts will be 10359 S.Western Ave. good results,” he said. was developed by two denominations, considered for special circumstances. “The Deal of the Day went over quite the Unitarian Universalist Association For more information about the OWL 773/779-7790 well for us,” said Jill Neish, owner of and the United Church of Christ out of program at Beverly Unitarian Church, Kingston’s Jerk Chicken, 2237 W. 95th concern that young people need to better visit www.beverlyunitarian.org or call Beverly resident St., where ten new customers enjoyed understand their sexuality and the impli- 773-382-8OWL. Margaret Walsh D.V.M. special savings on delicious meals. “We cations of their behavioral choices. are so excited that we are offering a Deal Surveys show that Americans are open of The Day every Monday. Our custom- to a professionally presented sexuality ers are excited to look for new Deals education program, and OWL fi lls in the weekly.” gaps of sexuality education that schools Stephanie Colson, owner of Ms. Priss, are likely not to include. Persons who 9915 S. Walden Pkwy., said “The Deal are better informed about sexuality make
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By Colleen Kozubowski reer. They are educators, fi nancial plan- What started out as a technical exercise ners, medical technicians and legal ad- has blossomed into a tightly knit musi- ministrators, yet each creates space in her cal ensemble with a growing popularity busy life for their shared passion. throughout Beverly/Morgan Park. “We love performing together and play- The Grace Notes, a Celtic band featur- ing for others,” said McCarthy. “No one is ing six neighborhood women, started out quitting their day job, but we are all com- as a smattering of music students under mitted to the music and to each other.” the direction of David James, an instruc- For more information, call 312-502-3608 tor at The Lesson Factory, 10936 S. or email [email protected]. Western Ave. James is part of a cohort who worked together previously at the former World Folk Music Company. When that studio closed in 2009, James and his fellow mu- SCHOOL NOTEBOOK sicians started The Lesson Factory, which offers private lessons on guitar, piano, High School Dates to Remember and most stringed and brass instruments, Marist High School, 4200 W. 115th St, as well as weekly music classes for in- Meet Marist event: Fri, Jan. 13, 6:30 to fants and toddlers, a rhythm class for el- 8:30 p.m.. 773-881-5330. ementary school students, and a Saturday Catholic high school entrance exam, morning music class for students with Sat, Jan. 14, 8 a.m. to noon. Contact the TheGrace Notes take a break at a recent performance. They are Tina Maloney (from left), Diane Lofquist, high school of your choice for exam de- special needs. SusanMcCarthy, Kathleen Tangel, Colleen Healy and Joan Radtke. (Photo by Marty Williamson) James, an internationally recognized tal- tails. ent on the hammered dulcimer, a stringed “We play everything from 13th century “We do it for the love of the music,” said St. Walter School instrument popular in Celtic folk music, English and Irish tunes to The Beatles,” McCarthy, “and because it makes people Preschool through 2nd grade students believed that his students would improve she said. “So there’s always a lot of va- happy, especially seniors, and that makes at St. Walter School, 11741 S. Western faster if they played with others, thus he riety.” us happy too.” Ave., enjoyed Princess Tutu classes after helped bring together Diane Lofquist, The group rehearses on Tuesday eve- The band’s recent performances have school. Princess Tutu, a class that teaches hammered dulcimer, Joanie Radtke, vio- nings at The Lesson Factory, a two-hour expanded to include block parties and beginning ballet and dance, is just one of lin, Kathleen Tangel, accordion, Colleen practice session which is attended reli- business receptions, and they are cur- a number of Outreach Programs offered Healy, banjo and mandolin, and Susan giously by all members. They began per- rently preparing for a concert to be per- by the Beverly Arts Center. This is the McCarthy, guitar. Tina Maloney recent- forming publicly in 2009, and have since formed during the dinner portion of the second year that St. Walter School has ly joined the band as a vocalist and tin played at many area churches, hospitals, Beverly Arts Center’s fundraising event offered Princess Tutu after-school classes whistle player. and retirement communities, among them in February. to younger students. “Having a singer helps bring the music Smith Village. “We’re very excited about this opportu- to life,” said Grace Notes’ guitarist Susan “We’re very popular,” said McCarthy, nity,” said McCarthy of the BAC event. McCarthy, “especially since some of the “not only for our music, but because we “We’re hoping to catch the attention of a Support Our Community. Celtic tunes can start to sound the same play for free.” new and different audience.” after awhile.” That the Grace Notes do not charge for The greatest challenge for band mem- The band is considered a Celtic ensem- their performances is a point of gener- bers is fi nding the time to learn and per- ble, however McCarthy is quick to point osity which is acknowledged, if down- fect new music, particularly given that out the diversity in their repertoire. played, by band members. each has a separate and demanding ca- Join today! 773-233-3100 or www.bapa.org Page 7 January 2012 January 2012 Page 8 Fitness Experts Share Tips for a
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Pilates Beginner Cash & checks accepted. 7:30 pm 7:30 pm 7:30 pm Instructor schedule and class Pilates Fusion CoreCore CircuitCircuit Pilates Intermediate Springboard times are subject to change. www.corefitnesspt.com www.beverlyrideon.org Page 11 January 2012 An Open Letter to the Mayor GET YOUR KIDS IN THE GAME! Registration for the American Youth Soccer This is a copy RAMBLING ‘ROUND & ABOUT In some Organization (AYSO) is Now Open of what I sent cases, to the Mayor By L. Patrick “Pat” Stanton Who: Boys & Girls Ages 4-18 matching When: Weekday evenings regarding our community from June 11th thru August 7th Where: We play at…Dan Ryan Woods ward’s boundaries. If you haven’t yet ex- boundaries with ward boundaries may nd Registrations: Sun., Jan. 22 1-4pm pressed your concern, maybe something be diffi cult. But in the case of the19th •Feb.19th 1-4pm th here might help you with your own letter. Ward, three communities, Beverly, Mor- • Tues.., Mar. 13 6:30-8pm • Sun., Mar. 18th 1-4pm The Hon. Rahm Emanuel gan Park and Mount Greenwood, meld Registrations at…Graver Park nd Mayor of Chicago together into a natural geographic south- 1518 W. 102 Place, Chicago west corner of the city and into a remark- Costs*: 1 child–$100 • 2 children–$170 • Your Honor: 3 children–$235 • 4 children–$295 • Each ably representative ward. add’l child–$55 • U19 at $75/per child • Let me introduce myself. Like most The master plan calls for each ward to Special Needs (VIP) Children at $35/per Chicagoans I am a complex person with average approximately the same popu- *Save $10 for your first child and $5 for each add’l child by pre-registering online many identities and contradictory attri- lation. The 19th Ward is already short at www.eayso.org *Refer a new family and save $25 off the first child you register butes. I am an octogenarian, yet I write a several thousand of that average, but be- For more information: Visit www.ayso423.org or e-mail [email protected] column in a local paper on contemporary cause of the clear boundaries of the three subjects. I see my role as a husband fi rst communities which compose the ward, but I also have roles as a father, a grand- no effort was ever made to siphon off father, and a great-grandfather. I am a re- parts of other communities to make up Region 423 – Serving Chicago’s Southside tired college professor, but I also spent the difference, nor will it be. EVERYONE PLAYS–BALANCED TEAMS–OPEN REGISTRATION–POSITIVE COACHING–GOOD SPORTSMANSHIP–PLAYER DEVELOPMENT an equal number of years in industry and Ironically, despite the Ward’s actual even owned a successful small business. eligibility for more population, politi- I am an involved member of my own cal maneuvering is trying to slice off an community, but in another community I eastern portion of the ward so that some- serve on the board of a homeless shelter. where down the line there will be x num- I am a product of a Catholic education ber of so-called black wards, x number of through my master’s, but I am not in so-called Hispanic wards and x number lockstep with all the Church does. I am of so-called white wards!! Race, not resi- a registered Democrat, but I occasionally dency, is the criteria. What an embarrass- have voted for Republicans. I may be a ing backslide for this city so early in your liberal on most issues, but I am conserva- administration. tive in some. I can’t change the whole city, but I hope But when it comes to my residency, I you can use your infl uence to make sure am not ambiguous. I identify myself as a this ward continues to keep its identity resident of the Southwest Side’s Beverly and be made up as always of the three community, as do six of our children and Chicago communities of Beverly, Mor- their families and, so far, one grandson gan Park and Mount Greenwood. In fact, and his family. As such, I am also a resi- all wards should refl ect their communi- dent of the 19th Ward. ties, NOT their race. Over 600 19th Ward But the politicians who think they run fellow residents who turned out at a meet- this city ignore my complexity and yours. ing to discuss the issue agree with me. They identify me and my fellow citizens Like all Chicagoans, I have many iden- only by our race. Mayor Emanuel, when tities, but like other Chicagoans, I don’t you were elected, I hoped there would be want such a minor identity, that of my no more politics as usual, particularly in race, to determine my politics. Make terms of race. Yet politicos consider only them leave the 19th Ward alone. race in their efforts to salvage their jobs. See what you can do. Have they forgotten that just three years ago the people elected a president whose Sincerely yours, race represents only 12% of the U.S. L. Patrick Stanton population? As you know, Chicago is a city of com- munities, and people very much identify with those communities, whether they are formal designations like Rogers Park and Roseland or informal names like Bucktown and Pill Hill. Those communi- ties will be represented most effectively in the city council if the geography of the wards refl ects the geography of the com- munities. Support Our Community. Join today! 773-233-3100 or www.bapa.org January 2012 Page 12 PULL OUT & SAVE! 745-0620. Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445- 3838, www.beverlyartcenter.org. e-mail calendar items to Village [email protected] Civic Associations “Chicago’s Only Castle: The History of Givins’ Irish Castle East Beverly Association (EBA) and Its Keepers,” documentary, CALENDAR monthly meeting Mon., Jan. 9, 7 p.m. Sun., Jan. 15, 3 p.m. $10. Beverly Arts Music Station (formerly World Music), Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838, JANUARY 1808 W. 103rd St. http://www.eastbev- www.beverlyartcenter.org. erly.com. Health & Fitness Art & Exhibits CAPS Meetings Classes Nutrition Seminar for caregivers Evolving Artists group exhibit Court Advocacy/Victim Assis- and family members of persons with through Jan. 9. Free. Beverly Arts Cen- tance, 1:30 p.m., Wed.., Jan. 9, 22nd Chili, Chili, Chili, Thurs., Jan. 5, 7 memory loss, Tues., Jan. 10, 6:30 p.m. ter, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838, District police station, 1900 W. Mon- to 9 p.m.; Stir Fry, Jan. 18, 7 to 9 p.m.; Smith Village, 2320 W. 113th Pl. Free. www.beverlyartcenter.org. terey. 312-745-0620. Winter Soups, Jan. 25, 7 to 9 p.m.; Tapas For reservations call 773-474-7300. & Paella, Thurs., Jan. 26, 7 to 9 p.m. All Beat 2213, 7 p.m., Thurs., Jan. 12, classes $30. For more see Beverlyspan- Off the Wall, Molar Produc- Ridge Park, 9625 S. Longwood. 312- try.com. Beverly’s Pantry, 1907 W. 103rd Literary Programs group show, Fri., Jan. 6 through tions, 745-0620. St. 773-238-8550. Sun., Feb. 12. Free. Beverly Arts Center, BAC Writers Group, Mondays, Jan. 7 p.m., Thurs., Jan. 19, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838, www. Beat 2211, BAC School of the Arts, class- 9 and 23, 7 p.m. $5 ($3/BAC members). Mount Greenwood Park, 3721 W. 111th beverlyartcenter.org. es begin the week of Jan. 8. Complete Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. St. 312-745-0620. schedule online at www.beverlyartcenter. 773-445-3838, www.beverlyartcenter.org. Photography by Leila Diab and Subcommittee on Domestic org. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th Artography by Mike Lamb, Violence, 10:30 a.m., Thurs., Jan. St. 773-445-3838. Wed., Jan. 11 through Wed., Feb. 8; art- 23, 22nd District police station, 1900 W. Meetings & Programs ists reception Sat., Jan. 28. 7 to 9 p.m. Monterey. 312-745-0620. Film & Stage Free. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th District Advisory Committee, Blood Drive., Fri., Jan. 6, 10 a.m. St. 773-445-3838, www.beverlyartcen- 6:30 p.m., Thurs., Jan. 26, 22nd District BACinema, Wednesdays, 7:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. Beverly Bank & Trust, 10258 ter.org. police station, 1900 W. Monterey. 312- $7.50 ($5.50/BAC members). Beverly S. Western Ave. All donors will receive Support Our Community. Become a BAPA Member! Call 773-233-3100 or join at www.bapa.org Page 13 January 2012 a $10 Target gift card. For information a.m. Free. Platinum Adventures, Bev- or to schedule a donation time, contact erly Bank, 101258 S. Western, 773-239- Donna Quarello, 773-239-2265 or www. 2265. The Beverly Theatre Guild’s redcrossblood.org. Physician’s Chat – H1N1, Wed., Chicago Cycling Plan 2020 Jan. 19, 10 a.m. Free. Platinum Adven- Exciting 49th Season Continues! public meeting, Wed,. Jan. 25, 6 to tures, Beverly Bank, 101258 S. Western, 8 p.m., hosted by Chicago Department 773-239-2265. of Transportation at Woodson Regional Library, 9525 S. Halsted. Streetsforcycl Trip preview, Thurs., Feb. 2, 10 a.m. [email protected]. Platinum Adventures, Beverly Bank, William Van Zandt and 101258 S. Western, 773-239-2265. Jane Milmore’s Hilarious Farce! Music & Dance Stage February 3, 4 & 5, 2012 Ronnie Baker Brooks Birthday “Elvis in Spiritland and Other Bash, Sat., Jan. 21, 8 p.m. $25/BAC Directed by Psychic Mysteries,” Sat., Jan. 7, members $22. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 Richard Bucchi 8 p.m. $12/BAC members $10. Beverly W. 111th St. 773-445-3838. Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445- Tributosaurus is Johnny Cash, 3838. Sat., Jan. 28, 8 p.m. $34/BAC members $32. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838. The Beloved Classic Schools Little Women: The Musical by Allan Knee, Jason Howland, Open House, Sat., Jan 21, 11 a.m. to and Mindi Dickstein 1 p.m. All Day Montessori School, 1819 April 27, 28 & 29, 2012 W. 99th St., 773-239-8248 or www.all- daymontessori.org. Directed by David Zak Winter Fundraiser: CK Can Dance, Sat., Jan. 21, 2 to 8 p.m., Christ the King parish center gym, 93rd and Hamilton. Register dance teams at ckchi- Support our cago.org/pathways. 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The choir is under the direction board of directors. “And with his hands in of Lance Loiselle, a music teacher and my mouth, my dentist asked me, ‘Don’t the music director at Morgan Park Pres- you think we ought to have a neighbor- byterian Church. The group is diverse hood choir around here?’” and includes singers of varying ages, “Given the circumstances, I couldn’t re- backgrounds, and musical abilities. ally say no.” “We’re open to all who love music,” Thus it was Dr. Eugene Decker, a Bev- said Hollander. “There is no audition, erly/Morgan Park dentist and amateur and we fi nd that we are able to work with vocalist, who fi rst proposed the idea of nearly any voice. The only prerequisite is a community choir. Twelve years later, that the people love to sing.” this volunteer ensemble draws abundant The Beverly/Morgan Park Community crowds to its annual spring performance. Choir will begin rehearsals on Sun., Jan. “Our fi rst concert was in the year 2000,” 15 and are eager to accept new members. said Hollander, “and we fi lled 500 seats. All are welcome, however they are par- It’s been like that ever since.” ticularly in need of male voices. Those The location of the annual concert var- interested in joining should contact Elea- ies among area churches with the chosen nor Hollander at 773-779-7387. venue dependent on size. “Since we have choir members from a number of denominations, our original LCMH Hosts plan was to alternate between Catho- lic and Protestant churches,” Hollander Crystal Heart Ball said. “But we realized quickly that the neighborhood’s Protestant churches Little Company of Mary Hospital Foun- weren’t large enough to accommodate dation will host the Crystal Heart Ball our audiences, so we’ve had to stick with Sat., Feb. 4, at the Field Museum. The the Catholic parishes, all of whom have event also showcases individuals and/or been very generous in letting us use their organizations for their outstanding ac- space.” complishments and service. The choir’s 2012 concert will be held on The Venerable Mary Potter Humanitar- Sun., Mar. 25 at St. Cajetan Church, 2445 ian Award will be presented to the ex- W. 112th St. The time has not yet been ecutive members of The Mulliganeers, decided, but the concert will last approx- a non-profi t organization dedicated to imately 1½ hours. Though admission is raising funds for children and families in free, a good-will offering is appreciated. need. “We don’t charge for our performanc- The Sister Nancy Boyle Award for Ex- es,” said Hollander. “Thus we must do cellence honoree is the Women’s Well- a fair amount of fundraising throughout ness Consultants, a LCMH department the year.” that offers specialized health education This is the primary responsibility of the programs geared to women’s physical, choir’s ten-member board. In addition emotional and spiritual well-being. to fundraising and helping to facilitate James Doherty and Marti Wendt Doherty logistics, the board also helps choose a will chair the Crystal Heart Ball along yearly theme, which for 2012 is “Revela- with their co-chairpersons, Dr. Irving and tion: The End Times.” Shirley Fuld. Guests will enjoy a cock- “The theme is always sacred, and the tail reception, gourmet meal, and music music mainly classical,” said Hollander. by the Indigo Orchestra. Attendees will “Though we do sometimes add gospel el- have exclusive access to the museum ex- ements to create a lift.” hibit, Restoring Earth. Most of the music performed is unfa- Tickets are $300 per person and pro- miliar to the audience, and even to the ceeds benefi t Values. Vision. Innovation: singers, who rehearse every Sunday af- The Campaign for Little Company of ternoon beginning in mid-January. Mary Hospital. For tickets and informa- “It’s a major commitment on the part tion call 708-229-5447 or visit www.lc- of the choir,” said Hollander. “The music mhfoundation.org/events. Page 15 January 2012 Neighbor Recognized for ‘Hope and Spirit’ By Donna Vickroy graphs from deportation survivors. His family moved to Chicago when he Audrius “Andy” Plioplys is the very Supplemental programming has includ- was a teen, and he graduated as valedic- defi nition of a Renaissance Man. ed fi lms, book signings and lectures. This torian from St. Rita High School. A doctor, scientist and historian, Plio- spring, Ruta Sepetys, author of “Between He attended the University of Chicago plys also is an artist, a collector and a Shades of Gray,” a New York Times best- and graduated from the Pritzker School man determined to enlighten the world to seller about a teenager deported to Sibe- of Medicine in 1975. certain historic truths. ria, will visit the museum. He worked in child neurology and con- “There is a great imbalance in what It took Plioplys, a museum volunteer, a ducted research on causes and cures for Americans understand about Eastern year and half to pull it all together. He cognitive disorders, from autism in chil- European history,” he said. “For many said he relied on his art training heavily. dren to Alzheimer’s disease in the elder- decades, I have been unhappy that the “It was a challenge to make it work vi- ly. general population doesn’t know much sually,” he said. He dedicated 20 years to caring for about Stalin and the millions who suf- But, he added, it has been rewarding to severely cerebral palsied children and fered at his hands.” know that so many people have stopped maintains the world’s best survival rate So Plioplys set out to change that be- in to see the work. data for this population. cause, he said, ignoring history can lead Plioplys also writes a blog about the ex- He also established and ran the Alzheim- to a repeat performance. hibit (www.plioplys.com/blog/?cat=3). er Disease Clinics at Michael Reese and His efforts have been so appreciated in Among the photos included in the dis- Mercy hospitals and was an assistant pro- the Lithuanian community and beyond play is a photo of Plioplys’ own grand- fessor at the University of Illinois. that in December, Plioplys received the mother, who was deported to Siberia at In addition, he has had 31 individual Man of the Year Award during the Bal- Audrius “Andy” Plioplys age 71. She was assigned to work as a art exhibits, including “Meaning,” at the zekas Museum of Lithuanian Culture’s lumberjack but a serious leg injury short- Washington Project for the Arts in Wash- 45th annual Excellence Award Dinner. an exhibit on the subject. ly into her stint resulted in her being reas- ington, D.C. Most recently, his “Mind- Previous recipients include U.S. Sen. “Andy worked day and night collecting signed to childcare, likely saving her life, scapes” was displayed at the Beverly Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) and Valdas Adam- material and creating presentations for Plioplys said. Arts Center. kus, past president of Lithuania. it,” Balzekas said. “He brought this (trag- He remembers his grandmother telling He and his wife, Sigita, a child psy- Plioplys, who lives in Chicago’s Bev- edy) to the attention of the world.” him that each winter about a third of the chiatrist at Children’s Memorial Hospital erly/Morgan Park community, not only Not only did “Hope & Spirit” increase people in the camps died, mostly from and associate professor at Northwestern was recognized for his contributions to museum attendance, Balzekas said, it starvation. The bodies would pile up like University, recently returned from a tour medicine and medical research, as well also created connections between youth logs, he said. of India and Nepal. The couple have two as the visual arts, but also for his work on and older generations. Conditions were worse for those ban- daughters, Milda and Ausrine. a unique exhibit about the great Siberian Balzekas said Plioplys was chosen for ished to the high-security gulags, he (Printed with permission from the deportation. the honor because he has a profound in- said. Southtown Star Newspaper.) “Everyone knows Hitler yet hardly any- terest in humanity, has worked on behalf Meanwhile, Stalin’s regime confi scated one seems to know what Stalin did,” the of the Lithuanian community and has their land and belongings back home. 60-year-old retired neurologist said. strived to better all people. As disturbing as the chapter in Eastern So with 2011 marking the 70th anniver- “Hope & Spirit,” which opened in June European history is, Plioplys said he sary of the start of Stalin-ordered mass and has been extended to April, is a trib- didn’t want the exhibit to be overly de- deportations to Siberia, during which ute to the courage and resilience of the pressing. thousands of landowners were stripped of Lithuanian people who survived and re- “The reality is that an awful lot of peo- their property and relocated to the forbid- sisted the horrors of the Stalin regime. ple survived these atrocities,” he said. ding north, Plioplys approached museum The exhibit consists of posters, children’s Hence the title “Hope & Spirit.” director Stanley Balzekas about creating artwork and original letters and photo- Plioplys was born in Toronto, Ontario. January 2012 Page 16 The ABCs of the BAC’s Preschool of the Arts Children age 3, 4 and 5 explore their Preschool of the Arts. Bonnie Kats has world through visual and performance been teaching preschool for 20 years and arts in the Beverly Arts Center’s arts- teaching Kindermusik at the Beverly Arts based program for preschoolers. Offered Center and other locations for 16 years. year-round, and new students are accept- She earned her degree in elementary ed all year. education from Trinity Christian College This innovative Preschool of the Arts (Palos Heights). Jennifer Rodriguez has uses the entire Beverly Arts Center as a been an instructor in the BAC School of classroom, preparing children to enter the Arts for several years, and also taught kindergarten as they explore the world arts programs at The Center (Palos Park) through painting, acting, dancing, music, as well as arts and general education pro- fi lm and movement. grams at area elementary schools. She The arts based curriculum incorporates received a degree in Interior Design/Art creative play with beginning school skills. from the College of DuPage. Activities include theater arts with guest Preschool of the Arts classes are offered artists and live performances by Chicago in three on-going sessions: Mon., Wed. Kids Company in the BAC main stage Fri., 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; Tues. and Thurs. theater; an introduction to art and art- 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.; and Tues. and Thur. ists including visits to the BAC fi ne arts 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Registration is avail- galleries; music, dance, movement and able on a month-to-month basis or for yoga; digital basics in the computer lab; multiple sessions. Fees are $85 a month drawing and paintings as well as hand- Childrenenjoy hands-on classes in music, art, theater, dance and more in the BAC School of the Arts. ($77 for Beverly Arts Center members) building with clay; and international, ani- for the two-day sessions and $125 a mated fi lm screenings. visit to experience Preschool of the Arts located at 2407 W. 111th St. month ($113 for Beverly Arts Center Parents are encouraged to arrange a classes and the Center’s fi ne art facility, Two qualifi ed instructors teach in the members) for the three-day session. For information or registration call 773- 445-3838, email bac@beverlyartcenter. org or visit www.beverlyartcenter.org. * &!, &% '(' # * )! $)%! " !, ! $! ' #( &$)% &%, $'( #')&# %( ! # '* !! ! ( &$"( #& # +% & # %&$ '' $#!' # # % # #(%& *( %&( ( '( &# #!$$& !$ * &!,( &% '('!$ '%$( $" ' ()'( * &!, &% '('$" Page 17 January 2012 • FREE EXPRESS TOWEL • FREE 10100 S.Western • 773-239-5600 AIR FRESHENER Village UNLIMITED ULTIMATE WASHES • FREE $ 99 PER MONTH! VACUUMING - Limit one wash per day - WITH ANY 14 WASHES Vignette OPEN Mon - Sat 6AM to 8PM • Sun 8AM to 6PM How well do you know our neighborhood? For artist and neighbor Jack Simmerling, much of what’s most beauti- ful about our architecture is in the details. Each month, Jack draws a detail from a Bev- erly/Morgan Park building. If you can identify the build- ing, let us know by sending the location in an email to [email protected] with “Village Vignette” in the subject line. The person who identifi es the location cor- rectly will receive the original of Jack’s pen and ink draw- ing published in The Villager. If there are multiple correct answers, a winner will be selected at random. Featured last month was the Schell House, 11314 S. Lothair, built in 1898. With neighbor Kathy Cosgrove’s email identifying the house, she wrote, “Thank you for having this feature.This was a hard one this month. Had to get on my bike and ride the neighborhood to fi nd it.” According to Eileen Klees of the Ridge Historical Society, the Schell House was the fi rst brick house in Morgan Park. “This is a beautiful house, with some wonder- ful details in the brickwork, turret and windows.” Some of the people who sent in their Village Vignette locations shared memories of having taken piano lessons from Gertrude Dangremond in the Victorian House decades ago. Mr. and Mrs. Dangremond lived in the house for many years. The current owners (who have many fans among their neighbors!) have lived there for more than 30 years. The winner of the Jack Simmerling sketch of the Schell House is Mia Ochoa. We also specialize Beverly in indoor & HOME CONSTRUCTION outdoor kitchens, Kitchen & Bath Design Center home offi ces, family rooms, bathrooms and home additions. HOURS Tues. - Fri. 9am - 12:30pm Make an appointment for our showroom OR a FREE in home consultation. 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Beverly Theatre Guild ENTRANCEEXAM Saturday,January14,2012 8:00AM Presents ‘Playing Doctor’ Pleasebringtwo#2pencils& The Beverly Theatre Guild, a commu- recently retired as a primary grade Read- $25testingfee nity theatre and member of the League ing Specialist in Tinley Park School Dist. Doorsopenat7:30AM.Thetesttakes of Chicago Theatres, presents “Playing 146. She now volunteers at the Ridge approx.2–1/2 2-1/2hours. hours. MotherMcAuleyusesthe HighSchoolPlacementTest.Formore Doctor,” a comic farce by William Van Historical Society, is a BTG member, informationandtoseesample Zandt and Jame Milmore, Fri., Feb. 3 and and is working on her ultimate goal in questionsvisit Sat., Feb. 4, 8 p.m., and Sun., Feb. 5, 2 acting: to appear in a production of “The www.studyguidezone.com/hspttest.htm p.m. at Morgan Park Academy Arts Cen- Thin Man” with her miniature schnauzer, ter, 2153 W. 111th St. Schatzi. NeedMoreInformation? The show is about parents who are very John Neumann, a longtime BTG mem- ScheduleaprivateschooltourforJanuary9,10or11from4PMͲ7PM. proud of their son the doctor. What they ber, plays the father in “Playing Doc- Call773Ͳ881Ͳ6566.BYAPPOINTMENTONLY. don’t know is that their son spent all tor.” Neumann has performed in over 20 the money they gave him for medical BTG productions, has helped build sets, 3737W.99thStreet~Chicago,IL~60655~mothermcauley.org school to pursue his fl edgling writing ca- served on the Board of Directors, and has reer. When his parents arrive for a visit, produced a few shows. the son enlists the help of his friends to Glenn Hering, also from Beverly/Mor- complete his charade as doctor. The cast gan Park is this season’s President of CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL features Beverly/Morgan Park residents BTG. John Neumann and Peggy Gannon. For tickets and information, call 708- Peggy Gannon is making her debut 614-6442 or visit www.beverlythe- 9240 South Hoyne Ave. with BTG, playing the mother. Gannon atreguild.org. Chicago, IL 60643 (773)779-3329 Tobin Summons Psychic Mysteries In Elvis in Spiritland Show at BAC Neil Tobin will summon the spirit of laughs, the show The King in the premiere performance is fast paced, and of Elvis in Spiritland and Other Psychic there will be plenty Mysteries, Sat., Jan. 7, 8 p.m. at the Bev- of Elvis music.” erly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. Tick- Tobin has been ets are $12 ($10/BAC members). profi led in the Chi- Neil Tobin has been wowing audiences cago Tribune and for years with his interactive shows that other publications, reveal true Chicago stories of the para- and has appeared Catholic Schools’ Week normal in a spellbinding blending of on broadcasts for comedy, psychic demonstrations, magic The Travel Chan- and more. nel, The Biogra- Neil Tobin Open House In Elvis in Spiritland, Tobin will call on phy Channel and Sunday, January 29, 2012 | 9:00a.m.-12:00p.m. his natural gifts in telepathy and spirit WGN. He can also be seen on the DVD contact to appeal to the spirit of Elvis release of the Michael Keaton thriller, New Family Reception and Tours 9:00a.m. and ll:00a.m. Presley. “White Noise.” Tobin is a member of the in our Parish Center. Please contact Maureen Aspell, Principal, “All of my performances are interactive Psychic Entertainers Association and re- for more information at 773-779-3329 explorations into the strange and inex- cipient of the Presidential Citation from plicable side of life. So this is the per- the Society of American Magicians. fect opportunity for guests to join me in Tobin’s “More Supernatural Chicago” CK serves children in preschool through 8th grade in small class celebrating the life—and the continuing show was a hit at the BAC in October, settings, with an average of 15 students per classroom. We offer mysteries—of Elvis,” Tobin said. Elvis and he’s looking forward to a return ap- weekly art, music, counseling classes, gym, library and computer had a strong interest in the metaphysical, pearance. “Performing at the Beverly classes and exciting enrichment activities including a Hands-On and the show is a tribute to Elvis’ spirit in Arts Center is an energizing experience,” Art program, a Math/Science/Robotics club, Mock Trial program, honor of his birthday, Jan. 8. he said. “Even though it’s a large space, band and strings program, after school foreign language program, “In addition to his psychic skills, Neil it has an intimate feel, like a small club. I Great Books program and strong drama and athletics programs. Tobin puts on a terrifi c show,” said Mike love it there.” Please contact Ms. Maureen Aspell, for more information or to Nix, Beverly Arts Center Executive Di- Tickets to Elvis in Spiritland and Oth- rector. “We’re hoping that the spirit of er Psychic Mysteries can be purchased schedule a personal tour. Elvis will make an appearance.” online at www.beverlyartcenter.org or “The whole audience gets involved in through the Beverly Arts Center box of- For more information please call 773/779-3329 the show,” Tobin said. “There are lots of fi ce, 773-445-3838. Page 19 January 2012 Thanks to 2011 BAPA Members Thank you to the neighbors Dennis & Bonnie Heywood Harold & Gertrude Hill Kathleen & John Daly who support the Beverly Area Thomas & Judy Hynes Tim & Polly Kelly Rollin & Elaine Dix Planning Association and our Nikki Jones & Rudy Jones, Jr. Ola B. Kirksey Cary Donham & Rebecca Binks work in the community in the Sheila King SeanLowry & Martha McNicholas-Lowry Kevin & Jennifer Fitzpatrick areas of housing, business, James & Mary Rohan Marcella & John Meyer Laura Faye Gradolf safety, preservation, com- Daniel & Carmel Roth Michael & Mary Mulcrone Genevieve & Kurt Graf munications, school sup- Al & Carole Salvino Sharon L. Ostrowski Albert & Mary Greenwald port and special events. The Michael & Laurene Stanton Jim & Mary Pat Rohan Barbara A. Hamel following neighbors became Patrick & Lorraine Stanton Kathleen G. Sedlack Sharon A. Hanlon BAPA members between Nov. Donald & Helen Swan Richard & Patricia Singler Robert & Maureen Hart 17 and Dec. 20, 2011. The Genaya & Chad Syverson Caroll A. Vaughn Patricia E. Haynes names of members whose Ms. Patricia Walsh Richard Vazquez & Carolyn Olsen Victor & Angela Henderson gifts were received after Julius H. Watson & Kelli F. Watson Timothy J. Hickey BAPA SPONSOR Dec. 20 will be printed in the VILLAGE IN THE CITY Cary & Gale Horvath February issue of The Vil- ($100 to $199) Judith & James Jacobson ($350 to $499) Donald & Diane Atkinson lager. If you think your name Anthony & Elisabeth McKenna Joseph & Lenore Jogmen should be on this list, please Asa & Thomas Bacon Michael & Joann Joyce call BAPA at 773-233-3100 LONGWOOD SOCIETY Lawrence & Linda Bailey Jeremiah & Jannine Joyce or email [email protected]. You ($200 to $349) Joshua & Bridget Barron James & Andrea Kallianis can become a member of Thomas & Patricia Bridgman Margaret & Willian Becker Thomas & Joan Kelly BAPA online at www.bapa.org Agnes B. Canning John & Ellyn Boelter Maureen & John Kelly or call our offi ce for a mem- William & Patricia Collins Dr. Roosevelt Brassel Melvin J. King bership application. Brian & Mary Corcoran John & Alana Burke Gregory & Linda Klawitter Patrick & Susan Flood Dr. Phillita Carney COMMUNITY SUPPORT CIRCLE James & Carol Lett James & Monica Fox John & Caroline Connors ($500 or more) Ronald & Lavern Little John & Peggy Hanlon Marilyn Curran & Dr. James Curran CONTINUED ON PAGE 20 Robert & Nancy Barrett Robert & Carolyn Berghoff Roger & Katherine Brewin Michael & Monica Carey Sue Delves Sandy S. Doherty Thomas & Mary Ellen Fahey James & Theresa Fredrick Thomas & Kathleen Gibbons Daniel & Joyce Haskins A Noisy Radiator Support Our Community. is a Cry for Help! Join today! 773-233-3100 or www.bapa.org When you want steam heating that… U Runs quietly & comfortably U Saves you money U Makes you money (AND HE’S A BEVERLY NATIVE!) 877-567-7070 January 2012 Page 20 Thanks to 2011 BAPA Members CONTINUED FROM PAGE 19 Robert & Shirley McSweeney Richard & Sheila Moran Eugene & Carol Moriarty Robert & Mary Moroney Allison & Doris Moulton Robert & Kathleen Olivi Gerald & Patricia O’Sullivan Bart O’Toole Drs. Audrius & Sigita Plioplys Richard & Cynthia Quigley Janelle & Greg Richmond Ernestine Riggs & Jean Devries MichaelRogers & Karin Nelson-Rogers George Sherer & Melinda Roussos Ellen & Michael Sobczak, M.D. Dave & Lorraine Symonanis Marilyn R. 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Kuchan John & Susan Larmon Joseph & Charlene Luchsinger Antoine & Simone Malone Thomas & Elizabeth Marren John & Mary Beth McCarthy Eileen M. McElroy James & Elizabeth McGreal Ardel & Delores McKenna Jacob & Laura Miskel Cynthia & Jon Modeste Mario & Sarah Moreno Robert & Janet Murray Matt & Margaret O’Connell David & Becky Perry Barry & Mary Jo Pienton Robert & Lynn Pratt Sandra M. Prusko Patricia & Artway Robinson John & Meg Rooney Pauline A. Saliga John Sedlack, III & Maura Sedlack Joseph & Maureen Shaughnessy RickSkubic & Margaret Forbes-Skubic Kenneth & Adair Small Gregory & Sharon Streb Become a BAPA member online at www.bapa.org Page 21 January 2012 Neighbor Dreams of Screenwriting Career By Colleen Kozubowski Poelstra received his award at a ceremo- Though quick to down-play his talent, ny which featured several well-known Beverly/Morgan Park native Jess Poels- writers, including Pete Jones, screenwrit- tra may well be on his way to a success- er for the fi lm ”Hall Pass,” and Michael ful screenwriting career. Phelps, a well-respected arts critic for the “It’s a hobby more than anything else,” Chicago Tribune. he said. “It’s something I like doing on Poelstra attended Clissold Elementary the side.” School and Marist High School and is His humility aside, a recent screenwrit- a graduate of Marquette University. His ing award and some signifi cant attention fl air for writing goes back to elementary from the fi lm industry indicate that Poel- school when he used to compose short stra may be the real deal. His screenplay stories. titled “Our Blood,” which was the fi rst “Writing always came very naturally script he had ever completed, recently re- to me,” he said. “I always liked writing ceived a drama award from the Chicago stories, but it wasn’t until college that Screenwriters Network. I started thinking of them as possible “Our Blood,” which took Poelstra about scripts.” eighteen months to write, tells the story Poelstra jots down ideas as they occur to of a 25-year-old south side of Chicago him and then tries to imagine them play- liquor store cashier who struggles with ing out in movie form. both his addictive personality and the “I settle on a story, and then see it come racial tensions which exist in his neigh- to life in my mind,” he said. borhood. CONTINUED ON PAGE 23 6248 West 95th St. • (708) 598-7007 OAK LAWN Lunch Monday - Saturday - 11:30 a.m. Dinner Monday - Sunday 4:00 p.m. Dine-inDine- • Carry-out In, Carry-Out, • Delivery • CateringCatering & GroupGroup Events Events • Reservations online at www.miafrancesca.com January 2012 Page 22 Adventure of All Kinds By Colleen Kozubowski Over the past four years, Beverly Bank & Trust has worked to provide its retired clientele with opportunities which extend beyond the fi nancial. The Platinum Adventures Club, launched in June 2007, is open to custom- ers who are at least 50 years old and who maintain $2,500 or more in total depos- its. The club offers many free seminars, as well as numerous local excursions and the opportunity for travel in and beyond the Midwest. “We offer a lot of variety in our pro- gramming,” said Margie O’Connell, Di- rector of the Platinum Adventures Club, “and we work hard to make each oppor- tunity as economical as possible.” The club currently maintains a member- ship of nearly 800, and its calendar of ac- tivities draws anywhere from 15 to more than 50 members, depending on the topic or excursion. “Most of the seminars are held at the bank, and they’re usually very popular,” said Margie. This is especially true of the informal appraisals of coins, stamps, and antiques. Club members turn out eagerly to learn the value of these items. Nearly as popu- lar are the health-related seminars, where MargieO’Connell invites neighbors to join her on a variety of adventures. (Photo by Dan Williamson) club members have access not only to information, but to technology such as blood pressure monitoring and bone den- club activity included a tour of local art- - fruit stands, bakeries, wineries.” sity tests. The bank also offers various ist Jack Simmerling’s home followed by The club is particularly interested in fi nancial workshops on topics relevant lunch at Café 103 last year. historical tours, including mansions. One to retirees – reverse mortgages, home eq- “What’s great about doing things in the of the club’s most popular excursions is uity lines and wealth management. neighborhood is that we don’t have to ar- its annual pilgrimage to the University of “We never push anything on our cus- range transportation,” said Margie. “This Notre Dame. tomers,” said Margie. “We just want to helps keep the cost down for our mem- “We went twice in 2010,” said Margie, make sure [they] understand what their bers.” “and both trips had a waiting list.” options are.” But day trips to small communities like In an effort to spice up the traditional Most seminars are free to club mem- Ottawa, Door County and Michigan City campus tour, Margie decided that rather bers, though a nominal fee is included are also popular. than traveling by bus, the group of more for classes like cooking or fl ower arrang- “We try to center on one town at a time,” than fi fty club members would reach ing. Separate from the informational pro- said Margie. “We focus on its historical South Bend via the Illinois Central Rail- grams are various excursions. A favorite aspects, as well as hitting up the fun spots road. “We brought a train expert along with us to talk about the history of the IC and South Shore railroads, and to highlight historical points of interest along the way,” said Margie. “Everyone enjoyed it tremendously. The group was almost re- luctant to exit the train at South Bend.” Though it is an independent charter, Beverly Bank & Trust falls under the corporate umbrella of the Wintrust Fi- nancial Corporation, which is based in CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE Learn More about High School at the Academy Merit-Based Financial Assistance Seminar Thursday, January 12 We are committed to providing merit assistance to exceptional students. Join us in the Alumni Hall library to learn more about our financial aid selection process. Ice Skating Party Friday, January 20 Student Council is sponsoring an ice skating party here on campus for prospective Morgan Park Academy 9th graders. Meet new friends, skate on our outdoor rink and enjoy hot chocolate in the library. Please make sure to bring your own skates. College Preparation & Placement Seminar with Interactive Student Open House Wednesday, January 25 Seventh- and eighth-graders can experience a sampling of high school classes at the Academy while parents meet with our Director of College Preparation and Placement to learn how our customized programs prepare students for college and beyond. Entrance Exam Saturday, February 25 Apply now to take the exam! Contact: For more information about the Academy, our events, or to register 2153 W. 111th Street for an event please contact: Karen O’Neill, Asst. Head of School, Chicago, IL 60643 773-881-6700 ext. 255 or [email protected] 773.881.6700 Visit www.MorganParkAcademy.org> Admissions for the full www.MorganParkAcademy.org admission process. preschool through 12th Page 23 January 2012 BAPA Announces Slate for 2012 Delegates,Offi cers The following neighbors have been Treasurer – Dennis O’Malley invited to serve as offi ces and delegates Secretary – Gayle Scahill to the Beverly Area Planning Asso- Executive Committee ciation. They will be approved at the Dennis O’Malley January meeting of the BAPA Council Margaret Tucker of Delegates, Tues., Jan. 10. 7:30 p.m., Leslie Corbett Beverly Bank, 10258 S. Western. The Melinda Lawrence meeting is open to the community. John Kallianis Offi cers Tom Chomitz President – Matt Cleveland Member at Large 1st Vice President – Abe Lentner Wendy Schulenberg 2nd Vice President – Tom Baffes Homeowners Recognized for Work on Their Bungalows Beverly/Morgan Park bungalow own- ers Ted and Allison Kiper and Craig and Mindy Williams were among six Chica- go residents recognized for their work on their homes at the Historic Chicago Bun- Decorating & Remodeling galow Association’s (HCBA) 7th Annual Richard H. Driehaus Bungalow Awards. The Williams were recognized for ex- terior rehabilitation and the Kipers were recognized for a small project. Winners received a $1,000 cash prize, $50 gift certifi cate for a garden consul- Timand Allison Kiper’s project is pictured above tation from Prairie Godmothers and a andCraig and Mindy Williams’ exterior is pictured handcrafted bronze plaque. The winner onpage 1. See more photos on the HCBA website. of “HCBC Staff Favorite” received a $500 cash prize and bronze plaque. cluttered with non-cohesive wall paper, Ted and Allison Kiper wanted to com- countertops and a poorly designed lay- pletely renovate their kitchen at a low out. The Kipers removed the wall paper, cost. Previous owners had left the space repainted the cabinets, replaced the wood fl oors to match the rest of the house and installed granite countertops. The “Small Platinum Project” cost less than $5,000 because of the Kiper’s extensive do-it-yourself work and creativity. Adventures Craig and Mindy Williams’ front entry opened from the side of his historic bun- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 22 galow, which was unwelcoming, small Lake Forest with banks located primar- and confusing to visitors. The created a ily along the north shore. The Platinum new front entrance that matched the rest Sandra Bianciotto Sara Nash Bill Biros Nancy Hotchkiss Bob Fitzpatrick Cheryl Cronin Adventures Club is a project of Wintrust, of their home while maintaining the his- so Beverly Bank will sometimes engage toric integrity of the original structure. with other clubs, particularly as regards The result was a welcoming front en- We thank you, our friends more extensive travel opportunities. trance that matched their home and their and neighbors, for allowing us to “Twelve of our club members are go- neighbors’. ing on a Wintrust-wide trip to Arizona The Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Amie (Biros) Wharff serve your real estate needs Geri Smith this fall,” said Margie, “and one of our benefi ts individuals and communities this past year. members is joining Wintrust on a trip to primarily by supporting the preservation South Africa.” and enhancement of the built and natural Other international travel opportunities environments through historic preserva- have included trips to France and Austra- tion, encouragement of quality architec- We look forward to this coming Ann Marie Prendergast Laura Freeman lia. tural and landscape design, and conserv- new year refreshed and renewed, “The opportunities are as wide or as nar- ing open space. row as our members desire,” said Margie. eager to continue the tradition of “There truly is something for everyone. People don’t know what they’re missing excellent real estate service and until they try it.” Screenwriter professionalism that has been our New members are welcome. Denise Amraen Kathy D’Andrea “Our doors are always open,” said Mar- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 21 trademark since 1982. gie. “And we expect that we will continue Poelstra is currently shopping his to draw people from the community. It’s award-winning screenplay around with a real testament to Beverly, how eager hopes that it will be picked up. He has Best Wishes for a folks are to get involved.” completed a second screenplay titled “In- Lori Scholtens Dan Falardeau For more information on Beverly Bank nocence,” and is in the process of creat- Happy and & Trust’s Platinum Adventures Club, ing a third. contact Margie O’Connell at 773-239- “I’d love to make my living as a screen- Prosperous New Year! 2265 or moconnell@thebeverlybank. writer,” said Poelstra. “That’s the dream. com. 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