NORTHLAKE CITY NEWS

March 2014

Northlake Resident Brody Roybal Selected for 2014 Paralympics Sled Hockey Team Story on page 3

IN THIS ISSUE

City Desk ...... 2

Leyden Township Community Center ...... 8

Obituaries...... 14

Business Guide ...... 14-19

Classifieds ...... 19

Calendars of Events ...... 20

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Published for the City of Northlake Avenue 55 E. North Northlake, IL 60164 Winter of 13-14 Packs a Financial Punch CITY OF NORTHLAKE This year’s brutal winter has had an impact on Salt Usage 55 E. North Avenue the City’s budget as well. The combination of Last year December-February 700 tons extremely cold weather and a record setting 67 This year December – February 19 1500 tons (708) 343-8700 inches of snow have had the public works department putting in double the overtime to As you can see from these figures, the winter repair water breaks and clear our streets. this year is equivalent to 2 of last year’s winter. Here is the comparison of overtime from this Fortunately, due to the previous mild winter, Jeffrey T. Sherwin, Mayor year to last year: the City had been able to stockpile salt, but finally exhausted the previous years accumulated December 2012 212 OT hours Joanne Floistad, City Clerk salt in the first week of February of this year. As January 2013 85 OT hours of February 19, the City has used 500 tons of salt Fred J. Paul, Treasurer February 2013 335 OT hours from this season’s allotment in store in addition 623 OT hours to the stockpile from previous years. Aldermen December 2013 291 OT hours When all costs are calculated, last year the City January 2014 515 OT hours spent approximately $69,330 for the period of February 2014 417 OT hours December through February. This year the City Ward 1 1,277 OT hours has spent approximately $143,850 through Paul Straube February 19. Penny Feldmann Water breaks Last December – February 15 More importantly however, is the physical toll This year December – February 19 30 on our public works crews as a result of the Ward 2 combination of water breaks and snow removal. Sandy Delgado Snow and salt events We really owe them our gratitude and a big Last year December – February 8 “thank you” for their hard work and dedication Thomas Padilla This year December – February 19 18 in keeping our City functioning during this trying winter season. Ward 3 Rick Riesterer Mark Werba NORTHLAKE’S COMMISSIONS

Ward 4 Rich Grochowski Youth Commission – Meets 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. Francine Patti Sheila Morgan, Chairman Phone (708) 531-0118 John Morgan, Katreina Voss, Sharon Budzon, Trish Patti

Police Pension Board – Meets quarterly (January, April, July, October) Richard Haack, Lori Grundy, Ken Beres, Jay Miletello, Carol Lampard Police Department Zoning Board of Appeals, Planning & Economic Development Commission Meets upon the request of the City Council 911 (emergency) Paul Feldmann, Chairman Phone (708) 343-8700 Susan M. Maher, Joe Johnson, Gabriel Saucedo, Sue Costantino, Ron Boscaccy, Manuel (708) 531-5755 (non-emergency) Hernandez

Senior Citizens Commission – Meets 3rd Wednesday of each month at 1:00 p.m. Fire Department Don Koca, Chairman; June Hunt, Virginia Chavez, Christine Maggio, Wally Tripp, Joseph LaPaglia, Diane Hanauer 911 (emergency) Community Events & Affairs – Meetings held 1st & 3rd Thursday of each month at (708) 562-3182 (non-emergency) 7:00 p.m. Andrea Niemi, Chairman Phone: (708) 343-8700 Pat Pionto, Racquel Rodriguez-Guerrero, Tim Rail, Angelo Cannataro

www.northlakecity.com Board of Police Commissioners – Meetings held 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. [email protected] Roberta Larson, Chairman; William McAdow, Commissioner; Manuel Ferra, Commissioner

2 Northlake City News Northlake Resident Going to the Paralympics When Brody Roybal was 7 years old, he knew he wanted to be involved in sports. He just didn’t know which one. So he tried regular T-ball, disabled baseball and disabled basketball. Then he discovered sled hockey. He has been a part of that sport ever since and his determination and dedication are showing. Brody has been chosen to be part

of the Sled Hockey team in the 2014 Paralympics which will be played in Sochi, Russia from March 7 to the 16th. The sport is called Sled Hockey in the U.S., but Sledge Hockey elsewhere in the world. At the age of 15, Brody is the youngest person to be chosen for the team. About 100 people tried out. Sled AUTOMATIC BILL PAYMENT SYSTEM Hockey, Brody said, gets as rough as the regular game. He The City of Northlake has begun an Automatic Bill Payment System for your City Utility Bill where money can be directly deducted from your checking or savings account to pay the bill. If you are interested, you must come into City “Sled Hockey gets as rough as the Hall to fill out the forms. Bring in a voided check or proof of a savings account regular game.” in your name.

practices every morning from 6:00 to 7:00 a.m. with his coach, Jim Smith, and then he skates with the team on Tuesday, Wednesday and Sunday. Do you have a story of special interest? Ms. Sremaniak, the Dean at West Leyden, said the students are impressed and yet they feel this is just Brody and they are not surprised. He left for training camp in Did you recently get engaged or celebrate an anniversary? mid-February in North Carolina, returned to Northlake for a few days, then off to Colorado and then to Sochi. Is there a new baby in the house? We’d love to hear from you! Brody said he wanted to thank his mom, dad and brother, and his grandmother and grandfather for all their e-mail us at: [email protected] support and confidence in him. He also wanted to thank or mail to: Northlake City News his coaches, Jim and J.J., Ms. Sremaniak, Kevin Nowracha, his trainer who got him here and his friend Zak Urbaniak. 55 E. North Avenue, Northlake, IL 60164 We all wish Brody and his team good luck in Sochi.

Northlake City News 3 Northlake Police Officers Couple from Fire Northlake Police Three of Northlake’s police officers, Jay DelRosario, Wojciech Porebski and Krzysztof Gogola, rescued a couple from a house fire. On November 28, at about 10:15 p.m., the police department Traffic Safety Division got a call from a resident about smoke coming from the top of a house in Northlake. The offices arrived before the fire department. Winter Driving Safety They realized that someone was living in the house and forced open the front door. The couple were in the house, which had heavy smoke inside. The officers led them out of the house to safety. The City of Northlake honored the three officers at a recent City Council meeting. Tips The Northlake Police Department Traffic Division would like to give you some winter driving safety tips to remember as you travel in and around town. Stay mindful of the snowplow trucks. The snowplow truck driver’s field of vision is restricted. You may see them, but they may not see you. Allow extra time for travel during the winter months. Watch out for black ice on roads that appear clear but can be treacherous. Take it slow when approaching intersections, off ramps, bridges and shady areas. All are prone to black ice, which is often invisible. Always keep your gas tank at least two-thirds full to help prevent the vehicle’s fuel line from freezing. Always wear a safety belt. If you have any questions or traffic concerns in your area, please contact Sgt. Byars at the Northlake Police Department at 708-531-5755 or email at [email protected]. Thank you. Drive safe. Arrive alive. Don’t be a statistic. LEYDEN BEARS FOOTBALL and CHEERLEADING 2014 REGISTRATION Sunday – March 9, 2014 / 9 am to 3 pm

Registration will be held at: GRANT PARK RECREATION CENTER 44 Golfview Drive • Northlake, IL

$ 225.00 Registration Fee – 1 Child • $200.00 Registration fee – 2nd Child $175.00 Registration fee – 3rd or more Child(ren) (must be immediate family for discount) (includes ID card fee)

$200.00 due on March 09, 2014 for each participant • We accept cash, checks & Visa/MasterCard

Final balance for Raffle tickets & Volunteer fee will be due in July on equipment/uniform pick up day

Each participant must have a copy of their birth certificate on file

2014 Mandatory Fundraiser – 3 Raffle Books

THIS IS NOT A SCHOOL SPONSORED EVENT

All participants must have a parent or guardian present at registration CHILDREN MUST BE PRESENT AT REGISTRATION.

Please contact President Bill Otte 708-562-8323 with any questions

4 Northlake City News Now on Sale – Images 14th Annual Friday Fish Frys of America: Northlake On sale at Northlake City Hall for $20.00. Author Edgar Gamboa Navar, a Friday Evenings Ð March 7th thru April 11th picture history of Northlake with details. at St John Vianney, 46 N. Wolf Road, Northlake

[Vianney Village - East side door #5, the one with the Green and White Awning] 5p.m. Ð 7p.m.

Adults $6.50 Children (12 and Under) $3.00

Extra piece of fish $1.50 Sponsored By: Cardinal Cody Knights of Columbus Council #8070 Northlake, Illinois

Proceeds from this event will help sponsor the Knights of Columbus Charitable Works. West Suburban Senior Services Offers More Programs Starting in January 2014, West Suburban Senior Services will be offering two new groups, free of charge for Proviso Township residents age 60 and over. A grief support group will be meeting the 1st and 3rd Thursday of the month from1pm-2:30pm. We understand that it hurts to lose a loved one. The knowledge that another person is feeling the same as you are and knowing you are not alone in your grief is a blessing. For more information about this group please contact Gerry at 708-234- 1812. A friendship group will be meeting the 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month from 1pm-2:30pm. If you’re looking to connect with new people and make new friends, then this group is for you. Friendships can help your physical and emotional well-being, lower stress, and make it easier to cope with problems. For more information about this group please contact Janet at 708-234-1817. West Suburban Senior Services also offers individual counseling at no charge to Proviso Township residents age 60 and over. Please contact Janet at 708-234-1817.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! March 17, 2014

Northlake City News 5 Northlake Senior Commission Trip to Elgin The Northlake Senior Commission sponsored a trip to Grand Victoria Casino in Elgin, Illinois, on February 13, 2014. Everyone had a good time. A total of 57 people went on this trip. The Senior Commission tries to have a trip every two or three months for the seniors of Northlake. In addition, every Tuesday, the Commission sponsors Bingo at the Sandy Vasquez Community Center from 12:00 to 3:00. If you have any questions about the Senior Citizen’s Commission or the activities, call Don Koca at 708-562-7983.

REMINDER City regulation states that there will be no parking on all streets between 2:00 a.m. and 6:00 a.m. Also, on north-south streets, there is no parking on the west side of the street at any time. On east-west streets, there is no parking on the north side of the street at any time.

6 Northlake City News What’s Coming Up at Triton College?

River Grove, IL – The following are events coming up at March 10 Triton College. All of the events listed are free and open to Annual Artist Showcase Concert, 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center of the Robert M. Collins Center the public and will take place on Triton’s River Grove played a hand in the creation of the Cook County Forest Distinguished members of Triton College’s Artist Faculty campus, located at 2000 Fifth Ave., unless otherwise Preserves, a number of state parks and the Indiana are featured on this concert that will present them stated. Dunes National Lakeshore. performing concerto literature, accompanied by a full Filmmaker Cary Lundin will be present at the film orchestra. The concert will include Dr. Akiko Konishi on March 1 through March 14 screening to discuss the documentary. piano and Talia Pavia on violin, returning from a Mi-Yeon Katz Art Exhibit, Triton College Art Gallery in the The festival is produced by Green Community successful concert last year. Joining them this year will Fine Arts Building (J-Building) Connections, an organization dedicated to creating a be Ingrid Mikolajcz, soprano, who has recently returned Triton College faculty member Mi-Yeon Katz will have her sustainable future in the Oak Park and River Forest, Ill., from a European performance tour. Dr. Charles Groeling most recent ceramic work on display in Triton’s art area. is the director. Visit www.triton.edu/music for details. gallery. The thurst of her art projects emphasize The event is free and open to the public. Reservations balancing cultural diversity and narrowing gaps between can be made at March 12 generations. Her professional art practice has focused on https://oneearthfilmfest2014.eventbrite.com. For more Discover Triton: Explore Your Opportunities, 6 p.m., public sculptures, non-traditional gallery art shows, as information, contact Adrian Fisher at (708) 456-0300, Ext. Room G-118 of the Student Center (B-Building) well as collaborative media art. The solo show reflects her 3578 or e-mail [email protected]. Learn about the various programs available at Triton interests. A closing reception is from 6 to 9 p.m. on The event is co-sponsored by the Triton College College with this exploratory series that highlights a new March 14, in the art gallery. Gallery hours are from 9 a.m. Sustainability Center and the Horticulture and Fine Arts area of study each month. Students can tour classrooms to 2 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to 1:30 departments. and labs of particular programs and meet faculty, as well p.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. For more information, call ABOUT ONE EARTH FILM FESTIVAL as learn about the admission and financial aid process to (708) 456-0300, ext. 3506. Founded in 2012, One Earth Film Festival is the Midwest’s enroll in Triton classes. On March 12, Triton’s Health premier environmental film festival, creating opportunities Careers Department will be explored, including such to understand sustainability, climate change and the programs as diagnostic medical sonography, nursing, March 1 & 2 power of human involvement. One Earth Film Festival nuclear medicine technology, as well as several Triton College’s Performing Arts Department presents showcases top-issue, thought-provoking environmental Continuing Education certificates pertaining to health “Hungry Ghosts”, 7:30 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, films and lead audiences in riveting post-film discussions care. Reservations are recommended. Call (708) 456- Cox Auditorium (Room J-108), Fine Arts Building (J- focused on solutions. One Earth Film Festival is a 0300, Ext. 3130 or e-mail [email protected] to Building) production of Green Community Connections. reserve a spot. Triton College’s Performing Arts Department will perform Triton College Kindergarten Open House on March 26 “Hungry Ghosts” by M.E.H. Lewis on March 1 and 2 in River Grove, Ill. – Triton College’s Kindergarten program March 24 through April 18 Triton’s Cox Auditorium. “Hungry Ghosts” follows Alice, a will host an open house for the fall 2014-2015 school “Robots, Machines, and Drawings – Oh My!”, Triton forensic anthropologist, on a mission to recover the year from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26, on College Art Gallery in the Fine Arts Building (J-Building) remains of fallen American soldiers in Vietnam. Adopted Triton’s campus in River Grove. Longtime collaborators in creativity and robotics Michael by an American couple after Operation Baby Life during Parents will have the opportunity to meet the teachers Erzen of Triton College’s art program and Antigone the war, she also searches for answers about her own and tour the classroom, as well as learn about the full day Sharris of the college’s engineering technology program identity. In a small rural village in Quang Tri Province, she Kindergarten program, which includes lunch and before will bring together work from the students in their two uncovers the ghosts of a wounded nation and her own and after school care. Parents will also be able to register disciplines. A combination of tech, talent and creativity past. for the program. Children need to be 5 years of age by will be in motion for all to enjoy. Be ready for fun! A The production is part of the Chicago area’s “Emerging Sept. 1, 2014, to be registered for the kindergarten closing reception is from 6 to 9 p.m. on April 18, in the Voices Project.” Tickets are $10 for Triton students, program. gallery. Gallery hours are from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Mondays faculty/staff and seniors and $12 for general admission The open house will be in Room G-110, located inside the and Wednesdays and 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Tuesdays and (cash only at the box office). For more information, call G Building, on the Triton College campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., Thursdays. For more information, call (708) 456-0300, (708) 456-0300, Ext. 6932 or visit River Grove. ext. 3589 or visit www.triton.edu/entertainment. www.triton.edu/entertainment. For more information, contact Director of the Child Development Center Lab School Cindy Mentone at (708) Triton College hosts One Earth Film Festival screening on March 8 456-0300, ext. 3209. March 8 One Earth Film Fest, 2 p.m., Performing Arts Center of ABOUT TRITON COLLEGE The topic of sustainability hits the silver screen at Triton the Robert M. Collins Center Triton College is one of the nation’s premier two-year College with the One Earth Film Festival on Saturday, Triton College is hosting a screening for the One Earth institutions of higher education dedicated to student March 8. Triton is a new partner to the Midwest’s premier Film Fest. The film, titled “Jens Jensen: The Living success. Located 14 miles from downtown Chicago, in environmental film festival that will take place in multiple Green,” is a one-hour documentary about the famed park River Grove, the school offers close to 100 degree and venues March 7-9. designer and environmentalist who designed the Garfield certificate programs at its 100-acre campus that features At 2 p.m., Triton will host the Chicago-area preview Park Conservatory and Columbus Park. This will be the a comfortable, friendly and diverse atmosphere. More screening and discussion of “Jens Jensen The Living Chicago-area premier and filmmaker Carey Lundin will be than 15,000 students enroll at Triton each year to take Green,” an inspiring one-hour documentary about the on hand to discuss the film, along with Triton College advantage of Triton’s small, accessible classes, qualified famed landscape designer who designed, among other Mass Communications instructor Seth McClellan. For faculty, affordability and financial assistance. Triton things, Garfield Park Conservatory and Columbus Park, more information, contact Adrian Fisher at (708) 456- College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission; both in Chicago. Jensen had a firm commitment to social 0300, ext. 3578 or visit www.triton.edu/sustainability. member, North Central Association. www.triton.edu justice. He also was a pioneering conservationist who

Garbage Pick Up for 2014 Garbage and recycling is normally picked up on Fridays. However, there are several times during the year when waste will be picked up on Saturday. If you have any questions or concerns, you can call Republic Services at 708-345-7050.

Saturday, May 31, 2014 • Saturday, July 5, 2014 • Saturday, September 8, 2014 Saturday, November 29, 2014 • Saturday, December 27, 2014

Northlake City News 7 8 Northlake City News Dollars and Sense By Fred J. Paul Technology is a Money Racket Microsoft has announced that as of April of this year, it will no longer support or offer updates for security for its “Windows XP” program. Everyone will need to upgrade to a newer program. The cost of the new program is expensive enough, but the newer program can not be run on older computers. As a result, the Police Department will need to purchase 27 new computers in order to accommodate the new operating system. We then have to hope that all records transfer over intact and with no glitches, which means we will need to hire IT consultants to work this out over the next several months. Once we get this all settled, it will just be a matter of time until Microsoft announces that the “new” operating program will be phased out and we will have to start all over again. It is not only the expense, but the waste in discarding computer equipment of which only a portion is recycled. It seems that we are fast becoming the slaves to technology rather than having technology work for us. It is odd that a rotary phone from 1940 will still work if plugged into a land line (which are an endangered species), 74 years later, while recent technology is obsolete and unusable after only 8 or 10 years. Is this really progress?

YOUTH DANCES The Northlake Youth Commission runs monthly youth dances during the school year at Grant Park from 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. The cost is $3.00

MARCH 7, 2014 • APRIL 4, 2014 • MAY 2, 2014

YOUTH DANCE-OFF We’re trying a new spin for our dances. Join us at our March dance for a “Dance-Off” competition. RULES: 2 GRAND PRIZES Gift certificates to local restaurants • NO FIGHTING will be awarded • NO JUKING • NO RUNNING FRIDAY, MARCH 7TH 7:30 - 9:30 p.m. If you leave the dance for any reason, you Prove that you a re sweet on your feet cannot re-enter. or just come to enjoy watching the show!

Northlake City News 9 Northlake Theatre “Opening Night” A Success! Solicitors Warning Review by Jeanie Pavichevich The City of Northlake, the Northlake A delightful evening at Northlake’s beautifully renovated City Hall took place on February 1 of this year. Police Department and the Northlake Friends and residents of Northlake were treated to a premiere stage performance of A.R. Gurney’s “LOVE Fire Department are NOT asking for LETTERS” starring professional and award winning actors Patti Paul and Philip Earl Johnson. Patti and Phil donations from residents of Northlake. are both local artists whose careers have spanned the globe with stage, TV and film acting. Their portrayal of If you receive a phone call, or someone Melissa Gardner and Andrew Makepeace Ladd III, whose relationship is based on letters they exchanged, is a solicits door to door, before you donate, compelling story of love, trust call City Hall to see if anyone who and friendship. The full house requests funds is registered with the applauded, laughed and shed Clerk’s Office. tears as Melissa and Andrew poured out their hearts and Reminder About most intimate feelings to each other through letters that spanned fifty years. It was a Tents joy to experience Northlake’s Tents, defined as any portable first live Theatre Production structure, including sunscreens, with or and from the audience without walls, made of canvas or other reaction, this, we hope, will be like materials, need to be dismantled the first of many! from the front yard between Memorial Executive Producer, Darlene Day and Labor Day. These structures Sherwin, our first lady of need to be dismantled from areas other Northlake, wishes to thank than the front yard between November Francine Patti, Joanne and 1 and April 1. This ordinance, O-16- Doug Floistad, Holly and 2002, includes poles, stakes, wires and Mark Allen, Hannah Allen, ropes. Haley Allen, Shane Allen, and Kassidea Allen for helping with sets and Opening Night. Wipers and Lights A big thanks also to Vic Pilolla, Annalisa Jamnik and Motorists are reminded that Illinois Hannah Allen from West Vehicle Code 12-201(b) requires the use Leyden High school for of headlights, not only from sunset to Lighting and Technical sunrise, but also any time snow, rain, assistance. ice, for or other weather conditions Kudos and a great deal of require the use of windshield wipers. gratitude to actors Patti Paul Headlights must also be used any time a and Philip Earl Johnson who person or vehicle on the highway is not gave generously of their time and talent to grace our stage with their professional acting talent. They provided a clearly visible at a distance of 1,000 feet. night of theatre that all of us will remember. Mayor Jeffrey Sherwin, a dedicated patron of the arts, helped to design and build sets and provided support Placing Trash at for the entire show. The City of Northlake offers its’ residents many activities, services and entertainments. With the addition of live Theatre at a reasonable price, our community remains number one! We look forward to future Theatre Productions for the pleasure and enjoyment of Northlake residents, family Curb and friends. See you at the Theatre! Residents are reminded that trash may not be placed on the parkway before 5 p.m. the evening before the scheduled pick-up, which is Friday morning, unless there is a holiday during the week, when Cell Phone Scam pick up will be on Saturday. Containers A new scam has been recognized which comes through your cell phone. A computer calls random cell phone must be removed from the parkway by numbers, your phone rings once and the computer hangs up. However, if you return the call, a charge is issued 5:00 p.m. to your phone for $19.95 and an additional charge of $9 per minute if you stay on and listen to the advertisement. These calls generally come from a 268 or 473 area code. Avoid these charges by not returning Inoperable calls from unsolicited or unrecognized area codes. Phone carriers are not able to block these calls. Vehicles Cardinal Cody Council 8070 Basketball Prohibited Sweepstakes Northlake Municipal Code prohibits Cardinal Cody Council 8070 is having an exciting sweepstakes based on the college basketball “March storing or parking junk cars or Madness” tournament. inoperable vehicles in residential E-mail Pat Hayes, [email protected] or www.charitymania.com/give/X400C for more information districts. This regulation applies to any and to reserve your tickets or call 630-359-4509. unlicensed vehicles or those with flat tires, broken windshields or other The tournament begins March 20th. Tickets must be activated by March 19th. conditions that make them inoperable.

10 Northlake City News GRASS CUTTING 2014 APPLICATION FORM

The City of Northlake offers Grass Cutting Services to property owners who are disabled, handicapped and/or have severe health problems and have no one else in the household who can mow the lawn. We anticipate that the grass will be cut every 10 days. The charge will be $130 for the whole season, payable at the time of application.

Those interested in Grass Cutting must use this form. Medical verifications from your doctors must be enclosed or be currently on file with City hall.

ATTENTION: April 12th IS THE DEADLINE.

Please mail or bring this form to:

Northlake City hall Attention: Grass Cutting Program 55 E. North Avenue Northlake, IL 60164

Please note: Even though you may have been on this program in the past, you must reapply each year.

The grass cutting program is in operation from April 1 until the end of October.

Name______

Address______

Phone______

Neither myself, a family member, a relative, or a neighbor are able to cut grass.

I agree to the above and have enclosed my application and have obtained new and current medical verification from my doctor.

My doctor’s verification is currently on file with City Hall because I also applied for the snow removal program or last year’s grass cutting program.

NOTE: GRASS CUTTING ONLY. EDGING AND TRIMMING ARE NOT INCLUDED.

Northlake City News 11 RSVP Hosts Annual Pancake Breakfast and a 20 Uses for Day of Fun for the Whole Family RSVP of West Suburban Cook and Southern DuPage Counties at Triton College is hosting its annual Pancake Breakfast with the opportunity for families to have a day of fun, too. Breakfast begins at 8 a.m. WD-40 on Saturday, April 12, in Room R-221 of the Robert M. Collins Center on Triton’s main campus in River Grove and will run until noon. For those families who want to see the Triton Trouper Circus, a Circus Special, a conbination of tickets WD-40 was created by three technicians to for the circus and the breakfast, can be purchased for a discounted price of $8.00 in advance or $10.00 at prevent rust on missile parts. It was a ‘water the door. Tickets for the Circus only are $6.00 per person. The Triton Trouper Circus will dazzle displacement’ compound, hence, “WD” and it was spectators at 1:00 p.m. in the Collins Center Gymnasium. the 40th attempt that was successful. Here are If you are interested in only the RSVP Pancake Breakfast, a $4.00 donation will be accepted in advance some other possible uses for the compound. or $5.00 at the door. All proceeds benefit the RSVP Program atd its volunteers. 1. Removes road tar and grime from your car For more information on the Breakfast or Circus, call 708-456-0300 x3835 or 3603. 2. Cleans and lubricates guitar strings 3. Loosens stubborn zippers 4. Removes lipstick stains 5. Untangles jewelry chains 6. Removes dirt and grime from the barbeque grill 7. Removes tomato stains from clothing 8. Keeps glass and plastic shower doors free of TRITON water spots 9. Lubricates noisy door hinges 10. Removes black scuff marks TROUPERS 11. Removes bugs from cars 12. Lubricates tracks on home windows 13. Lubricates squeaky electric fans CIRCUS 14. Lubricates belts on washers and dryers 15. Removes splattered grease on stoves 16. Removes all traces of duct tape 17. Allegedly attracts fish. Spray on bait. 18. Removes crayons from walls and floors 19. Keeps bathroom mirrors from fogging

Spray on distributor cap to displace moisture and allow the car to start. West Leyden Italian Honor Society Induction Ceremony Six West Leyden High School Students were inducted into the Galileo Galilei Chapter of the Societa Onoraria Italica (Italian Honor Society) on Thursday, January 9, 2014, in the auditorium at East Leyden High School. A reception for the students and their families followed the ceremony. The candidates were selected on the basis of their academic excellence, and their interest in the Italian language and culture. Congratulations to the following newly inducted members of the society: Jeanine Agoncillo Alexzandra Kasza Marie Louis Luis Miramontes Solis Lisa Quintero Maria Sanchez

12 Northlake City News FOR RESIDENTS NORTH OF NORTH AVE.

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Northlake City News 13 Obituaries Blacconiere, Michael. Beloved husband of Rita (nee Kirmse) for 58 years. Loving father of Michael, Mariann Blacconiere and the late Walter. Proud grandfather of Mia, Eva and Michale. Dear brother of Carm, Mary Sciara, Theresa Conness and the late Pete and Josephine. Visitation was held at Conboy-Westchester Funeral Home. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Memorials would be appreciated to Pancreatic cancer Association (www.pancan.org).

Salverson, Howard. One of the original old-timers of Northlake passed away January 14, 2014. He would have been 91 on February 4, 2014 and married 64 years the same day. He served in WWII aboard the USS Croatan in 1942, before being discharged from an injury while on the deck. Howard and his wife Betty, bought a shell home in Northlake on July 21, 1950. They moved in December 6, 1950. No walls, no floors, they worked hard over the years to finish it along with having 3 kids in 1951,1954 and 1955. Howard Salverson started with ComEd in 1948 as a lineman and retired in 1995 as a dispatcher while trying to finish the house in his early years, along with 140 E. North Ave. being called out all the time, working 36 hours straight at times to restore Northlake, IL 60164 power. If that wasn't enough, he joined the Northlake fire department in 1951 as www.northlakefuneral.com a volunteer for 17 years, later on an electrical inspector and civil defense for Northlake. [email protected] The Fire Chief, some police officers and just about everyone knew him and Se habla Español liked him. He even volunteered his time for free, with his bucket truck and Mowimy po Polsku another ComEd worker/friend to install the fire department pole and siren. He will be missed big time by family and a lot of Northlake citizens. The 708-562-0044 McDonald's on North and Wolf have a 1959 parade photo with the fire department and Howard is in front on the right. He was old school tough.

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18 Northlake City News Have your next party with us Ð Howard H. Rohde American Legion Post #888 241 E. North Ave., Northlake Birthdays, Anniversaries, Religious celebrations, Meetings Up to 150 people Ð you pick up to 6 hours: Noon Ð 11 P.M. ¥ 7 days a week Call 708-343-5545 for more details or stop by any time after noon and speak to the volunteer on duty.

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call northlake city hall at 708-343-8700 to place your ad!

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DAN’S For Sale: Sno Way St. Series Snow Plow for sale. Now on Ford Ranger. Will fit other small trucks or SUV’s. $1800. Call Bob, 708-562-3826.

HOME REPAIR Electrical work: No job to small. Reasonable prices. (licensed and bonded in DOORS ¥ TRIM ¥ DRYWALL ¥ DECKS Northlake.) Call Adam at 708-228-7114. Are you looking for trusted, well trained and compassionate caregivers? ALLCARE Homehealth Agency, Inc. can help you. We are licensed, accredited, No job too small! bonded and insured with Worker’s Comp. and Liability/Professional Insurance. For more details, please visit our website at www.allcareagencyinc.com. For inquiry, please call 630-854-6098. DAN CICHON (708) 562-7327

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