April 2013 Vol. 33 No. 4

Visit Beverly Hills/Morgan Park at www.bapa.org HOUSING ISSUE Published by BEVERLY AREA PLANNING ASSOCIATION Now is the Best Time EVER to Buy Current Housing Market Picking Up, Homes Still Affordable By Marcia Walsh Prices seem to have hit bottom, and as Median Single Family Home Prices BAPA Housing Coordinator the inventory starts to move through in BAPA Service Area According to local real estate we should see some increase in prices,” professionals the Beverly/Morgan Park $350,000 2003-2012 said Mary Ellen Fitzgerald, owner of housing market started to pick up steam Fitzgerald Real Estate Inc. $300,000 at the end of 2012 and the trend continues. “Most experts expect interest rates and “Business is booming!” said Bernadette $250,000 home prices to rise, making this the best Molloy, owner of Molloy and Associates. time ever to buy a house” according to “We’re seeing an increase in showings and $200,000 Randy Papp, owner of Pacor Mortgage. homes are going under contract swiftly.” Interest rates are currently around 3.5% Bill Biros, owner of Prudential Biros $150,000 for a 30 year fixed rate mortgage. Real Estate, said “Activity has picked up; houses are selling faster; prices are more $100,000 BAPA Welcomes Homebuyers BAPA housing efforts, in addition realistic.” 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 to collecting and reporting the annual According to data collected by BAPA 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 from the Cook County Recorder of sales data, include welcoming all new homeowners to Beverly Hills/Morgan Deeds, 227 single-family homes sold Park with packets of information about during 2012 in the BAPA service area. neighborhood historic districts, civic The median price of homes sold here associations, special events and coupons in 2012 was $210,000, the same as the from BAPA Business Members. Every year before, but down 31 percent since new household is also sent a survey that the peak in 2007. The housing market is designed to help collect demographic in Beverly/Morgan Park is fairly typical. and marketing information. According to S&P/Case-Shiller Home BAPA has been surveying new Price Indices, as of the fourth quarter neighbors since the early 1980s. The of 2012, average home prices across the survey is voluntary, but the results are United States are back at their autumn very important - survey responses help 2003 levels. BAPA focus on strategic initiatives According to sales data, the number of that are most important to current and year-over-year single family home sales prospective neighborhood residents. in Beverly/Morgan Park in January 2013, Results are also used to market this however, was the highest since 2004! community to prospective homebuyers Monica Fox, broker/associate at PRS and businesses. This year, 72 completed Associates said, “The market is perking! surveys were returned. It’s better than it’s been in the last six Survey responses offer a snapshot of years!” Lance Loiselle (right) leads the Community Choir in a practice for the Apr. 14 concert. our new Beverly Hills/Morgan Park “We’ve been very busy since the end neighbors. Choir Offers Praise in Song of the year; lots of homes are selling. CONTINUED ON PAGE 3 By Janelle Richmond millennium in song under the auspices “I’m honored to participate in an of the Beverly Morgan Park Community organization with such a rich history,” of Churches. The first concert was so said Lance Loiselle, director of the successful that it’s become an annual Beverly Morgan Park Community Choir. event each spring. The choir is composed “They are such talented people, which of amateur singers from churches of makes it very enjoyable.” all denominations throughout Beverly/ The Beverly Morgan Park Community Morgan Park and surrounding suburbs. Choir began in 1999 to celebrate the CONTINUED ON PAGE 23 Rosen Shares Insights at Breakfast With the Experts WSCR 670 “The Score” Program “ Eddie” Schwartz, and later Director Mitch Rosen will be guest followed Schwartz to WLUP in 1992. speaker at Breakfast with the Experts, Two years later, Rosen was named general Tues., April 23, Saint Xavier University, manager of the Continental Basketball Butler Reception Room, 3700 W. 103rd Association’s Chicago Rockers. But he St. Rosen’s talk, titled “Chicago Sports soon returned to his first love of radio and Radio 2013,” will examine how content was placed in management at WKTU in MPHS player Billy Garrett in the basketball playoffs. (Photo by MPHS student Julian Tripp) interaction with sports fans has changed New York. Later that year, Rosen was the way they follow Chicago teams. named Program Director at WMVP, and The event, which is jointly sponsored in 2005 he was named Program Director by SXU and the Beverly Area Planning of WSCR “The Score.” Congratulations, Champs! Association (BAPA), begins at 7:30 a.m. Under Rosen’s leadership, WSCR By Keith Majeske Although the lead see-sawed early in with breakfast and networking followed acquired the broadcast rights for the The the first quarter, the Mustangs never fell by the keynote address. Registration is Chicago White Sox and has without Mustangs boys varsity basketball squad behind after the first minute-and-a-half $10 for the general public and free for fail remained one of the nation’s most picked up their first state championship of play. BAPA Members. Space is limited and popular sports talk stations. in nearly four decades in last month’s Although the Mustangs appeared to be reservations are required. For more The Breakfast with the Experts IHSA Class 3A final in Peoria. on the verge of a blow-out midway in the information or to register, contact BAPA, speaker series brings notable business, The boys team fulfilled the high second, leading by as many as 13 with 773-233-3100 or www.bapa.org. community and civic leaders together to expectations of many fans and sports two minutes remaining, the Comanches Rosen embarked on a radio career that share insights, experience, and industry experts, handing the Cahokia Comanches put an 8-point run together to close the started at WGN in 1988. He produced knowledge with area business people. (32-3) a 63-48 loss after winning 11 first half, 29-24. the late night radio show of the legendary straight. CONTINUED ON PAGE 18 April 2013 Page 2 Village Viewpoint By Matt Walsh, BAPA Executive Director

Every issue of The Villager is filled new neighbors that paints a demographic information on what they can do. Our works closely with the ward office to with information about what’s going on picture of our population. goal is to give the homeowner as much monitor problem houses, including in the neighborhood and about BAPA This article is just one of the many opportunity to remain in their home as those not in foreclosure, and works with programs. This edition of the paper is no ways that BAPA works all year round possible while they work with the lender. homeowners to improve their property. exception. It features our annual in-depth to maintain housing values in Beverly/ The last thing we want is an empty house. Finally, nothing makes a neighborhood report on the state of the neighborhood Morgan Park. Some of the other ways However, when this does occur BAPA is more attractive to buyers than safe streets. housing market written by BAPA’s include our work in foreclosure outreach, there as well. BAPA is always working to ensure that Housing Coordinator, Marcia Walsh. problem housing remediation and The recent economic downturn has we keep crime low in Beverly/Morgan As always, she has done a great job on community safety. resulted in some houses being either Park. We do this by following up with it. I hope that you will spend some time Sadly we do see homes in Beverly/ abandoned by their owners or being the police on crimes that have occurred, reading Marcia’s article. It is the most Morgan Park facing foreclosure. BAPA taken over by the lender. Happily, this offering educational articles with comprehensive information you will find subscribes to a service that alerts us is a rare thing in our neighborhood. But safety tips, supporting court advocacy on where our housing market is today and when this happens in our community. when it does happen these houses can volunteers, reaching out to neighbors how it compares to the past several years. When we find a home in this situation fall into disrepair and become a safety who have problem houses on their blocks You will also find data gathered from we contact the owner with resources and hazard. Properties like this can affect and by securing empty houses. the look of an entire block and are not We all benefit from this work. Whether attractive to people looking to buy. Alice you own a house or rent an apartment you Collins, BAPA’s Safety and Problem benefit when the value of neighborhood Housing Coordinator, investigates the property is going up. BAPA is here, NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES ownership of these houses and contacts working each and every day, to keep our News from around Beverly Hills/Morgan Park the appropriate person to maintain the community strong, and to keep our housing site, even if they are out of state. Alice prices moving in the right direction. Roaring Twenties Adventure. Participants in the Platinum Adventures trip Tommy Gun’s Garage Wed., Apr.3, will travel back to the Roaring Twenties, the era of prohibition, speakeasies, and hotbox entertainment. The bus departs from Ridge Academy, 103rd and Campbell, at 9:30 a.m. and the outing includes lunch served by gangsters and flappers LETTERS and a speakeasy style show. $95. Reservations: Margie O’Connell, 773-239-2265. to the editor Garden Club Spring Fling Program. The Garden Club of Morgan Park/Beverly Hills will meet Wed., Apr. 3, 9:30 a.m., Bethlehem Lutheran Church, 9401 S. Oakley, for a [Recently, a] family of four officially became our neighbors. [On] the first day program on preparing your garden for spring by Pierre Poinsett, University of of school for the boys at St. Barnabas, I baked cookies and packaged hot chocolate Extension Service Master Gardener and Master Composter. and a welcome to the St. Barnabas community card in a gift bag. I stepped outside to put the bag between the doors before the boys arrived home from school. Theology South Lecture. Award-winning print and broadcast journalist, poet and I saw something beautiful: 4 young children in uniform walking home from essayist Judith Valente will discuss “How to Live a Contemplative Life,” Thurs., April school stopped next door and rang the bell. They wanted to invite the new kids 4, 9 a.m., Theology South, Saint Xavier University, Warde Academic Center, 3700 W. on the block to walk to and from school with them for the rest of the school year. 103rd St. Valente has been a regular contributor to the national PBS-TV news program An hour later the same children and the new boys on the block rang my bell to play basketball “Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly” and is a commentator for National Public Radio and on the court behind our home. They politely and jovially stopped to visit with me and walked Chicago Public Radio where she covers religion, interviews poets and authors, and is a through my home with their basketball chatting, laughing, acting like grade school boys. guest essayist. Information: Donatta Yates at (708) 422-1635. The children’s simple act of kindness and happiness spread through my heart and my home. Arm Chair Yoga. Spend 45 minutes with students from the Occupational Therapy We all want the best for our children. Here is a perfect example of our small children, Assistant Program at South Suburban College and participate in a short program of chair face to face, being ambassadors and making others feel welcome. During this time of yoga, meditation, and wellness followed by a light lunch Fri., Apr. 5, 11 a.m. Beverly chaos in our country, state and city we don’t have to look too far to witness reminders of Bank, 10258 S. Western Ave. Free. RSVP by Apr. 1: Margie O’Connell, 773-239-2265. world peace and acts of kindness. Fortunately, we all give witness to kindness everyday in our neighborhood and in our own backyards. Garden Rental. Neighbors interested in growing vegetables but who don’t have a Kathleen Walsh Mulcahy space for it are welcome to sign up Sat., Apr. 6, 12 to 1 p.m., to rent a raised bed ($30, April through October) at the Edna White Garden, located on Monterey Avenue (111th) near the Morgan Park Police Station. Information: Kathy Figel, [email protected] Rinella Performs ‘Catherine the Great.’ Barbara Rinella will offer a performance based on Robert Massie’s biography “Catherine the Great: Portrait of a Woman” for the ORCHIDS & ONIONS Beverly Bank Platinum Adventures, Mon., Apr. 8, noon, at Cavatappi, 3020 W. 95th St. The legendary Catherine II was the only woman in Russian history to be labeled “the Orchids to Jive Turkey, 1979 West 111th St., for providing fried turkeys to area needy Great.” Rinella will bring her to life for the performance. Tickets: $45, includes lunch. families for Easter dinner. The restaurant worked with local churches to provide this Reservations: Margie O’Connell, 773-239-2265. generous donation. www.jiveturkey.com. Don’t Let the Tax Man Take A Bite Out Of You! Underestimating your taxes can potentially derail your retirement plans. Peter Bentler will discuss ways to reduce this liability by focusing on the type of income you have and not the amount of income you have, Tues., Apr. 9, 10 a.m. Beverly Bank & Trust Community Room, 10258 S. Western. Free. Q&A on Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia. Caregivers for people with Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia are welcome to participate in a Q&A with Diane Morgan, memory Published once a month by support coordinator, Tues., Apr. 9, 6:30 p.m., Smith Village, 2320 W. 113th Pl. Free. The Beverly Area Planning Association Reservations: 773-474-7300. 11107 S. Longwood Dr., Chicago, IL 60643 773-233-3100 Fax 773-233-0869 www.bapa.org In Good Company. Little Company of Mary Auxiliary hosts the 7th Annual In Good Company premier shopping event Thur., Apr. 11, Beverly Country Club, 8700 S. BAPA Staff The Villager Staff Submissions Western Ave. The British Invasion themed evening features shopping, food stations, Matthew J. Walsh Grace Kuikman Deadline: drinks, raffles, friends and more, and supports the Auxiliary’s efforts to raise funds for Executive Director Editor 15th of the month prior to The Campaign for Little Company of Mary Hospital. General shopping is open 5 to 9:30 publication. p.m. with the regular admission ticket, $35 in advance or $40 at the door. Exclusive Kathleen Riordan Pamela Holt Editorial: early shopping begins at 4 p.m. for $50 admission. Advance tickets are available by Director of Administration Advertising Sales [email protected] calling Maureen Harrigan, 708-229-5447 Kristin Boza Advertising: Notre Dame Jazz Band. Notre Dame’s Jazz Band, the New Orleans Brass Band, will Marcia Walsh Calendar Editor & Coordinator of Housing and Staff Writer [email protected] perform Sat., Apr. 13, noon, St. Barnabas Church, 10134 S. Longwood Dr. Band director, Economic Development Larry Dwyer, will give a brief presentation on the history of the “Notre Dame Victory Blanca Robledo The Villager March,” and he and band members will be available following the performance for Alice Collins Graphic Design This publication is funded in questions or “Jazz band talk.” Admission: $5 for adults and $3 for seniors and students. Coordinator of Real Estate & Production part under the City of Chicago Services and Community Department of Planning & Devel- th Dan Williamson Parenting Workshop. All Day Montessori School, 1819 W. 99 St., will host a Safety, and Coordinator of opment TABG. The Villager does Staff Photographer 7-week workshop on “Parenting the Positive Discipline Way,” Saturdays beginning Apr. School Services not necessarily represent the viewpoint of the Department of 13, 10 a.m. to noon. Childcare will be provided. The workshop is designed to give Grace Kuikman Planning & Development. The parents, parent educators and care givers useful behavior management tools to teach Coordinator of entire contents of The Villager young people self-control, motivation and good communication skills. The facilitator is Communications are copyrighted © 2013, Beverly Quinn McAvoy, Head Toddler Teacher and certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator. Area Planning Association. All rights reserved. The $200 fee includes the book “Parenting the Positive Discipline Way.” Reservation deadline Apr. 1. Information: 773-239-8248 or [email protected]. The mission of the Beverly Area Planning Association is to sustain and enhance Adult Computer Classes. Adult computer classes will be offered at St. Barnabas Beverly Hills/Morgan Park as a culturally diverse Village in the City with increasing School, 10121 S. Longwood Dr. Each class is held from 7 to 9 p.m. The fee is $25 in home values, high quality schools, thriving commercial areas and a low crime rate. CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 Page 3 April 2013 BAPA Housing Survey ADVERTISEMENT CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 police officers, 2 firefighters and a variety “I’m very happy here. You’re doing a 90 percent have attained a bachelor’s of other city workers) great job!” degree or higher, and 31 percent of • Transportation 13%. “We love it here so far! We’re very surveyed households have a combined interested in programs for new parents income of $150,000 or more. Another Where They Came From with young children.” 33% make between $100,000 and This year, 42% of survey respondents “Moved here in late summer - Love it. $149,999. moved from another location in Beverly Wish 99th had more curbside appeal.” The median age of homebuyers is 34. Hills/Morgan Park. 44% moved from “Need more small businesses we can The racial makeup of survey other Chicago neighborhoods. “We walk to - stores, cafes, restaurants, respondents is 70% Caucasian, 21% continue to see young families, moving outdoor seating, and florists. We are African American, and 9% mixed and out of their condos or apartments, looking excited to see what community and other races. to settle down and raise their families in family-friendly events are available.” Natural Instincts Physical Therapy & Wellness Center Beverly/Morgan Park,” said Bernadette Why People Move to “We love this area, and I have lived here Molloy. Randy Papp is seeing “a lot of my whole life. I love the events held and 11113 S. Western • 773.233.8600 Beverly/Morgan Park families who already own a home here, the local businesses. We hope more are to Just ask Dr. Collins! Friends and family were the biggest but are looking to move up to a larger follow to fill in Western and beautify our influence in choosing to buy in Beverly house.” ‘main street.’” Can’t Stand Straight??? Hills/Morgan Park – 59% of survey Eleven percent of survey respondents “We want the old Borders to become Often as we age, we tend to forget respondents listed this as a factor. moved from suburbs. Three percent something great. We hope to see more about some important parts of our Schools (41%) and safety (39%) were moved here from out-of-state. retail development along 95th St. as body. The way we stand (our posture), the next most frequently mentioned Shopping the Village well.” will tell us a lot about what joints may factors. be taking a beating from us. Take a BAPA efforts to support Beverly / “Beverly is where my wife and I want to 32% said they had either rented or owned look at yourself in the mirror; a side Morgan Park businesses include the raise our children.” here previously, and many specifically view picture is even better. Here is coupons BAPA puts in the welcome “Glad to be part of the neighborhood!” mentioned that they had grown up in this what you should look out for. If your packets to new homebuyers, the Shop Monica Fox, PRS Associates, said she neighborhood. shoulder is beginning to round for- the Village Facebook page, the Deal of continues to see home seekers who have ward, your chin is beginning to jet out, Beverly/Morgan Park historic districts the Day campaigns, and highlights of never been to the neighborhood, but have and the palms of your hands are facing continue to be an important influence businesses in our weekly e-news and in heard about it from friends who live here. backward as you stand with them at (mentioned by 36% of respondents). We The Villager. As part of these efforts, a When they get here, they fall in love with your side, you’ve got some work to do. have three Chicago landmark districts: question on the survey asked “Which Beverly/Morgan Park. Don’t forget to So what should you do? Well, first the Longwood Drive District, Walter three Beverly/Morgan Park businesses recommend our neighborhood to your of all, start strengthening your up- Burley Griffin Place District and Beverly/ do you most frequently patronize?” friends! It’s a great family-oriented per back muscles and stretching the Morgan Park Railroad Station District; as shoulders and chest muscles. Your The three businesses that got the most community! well as the Ridge Historic District, which back muscles (including your butt mentions this year: County Fair, Calabria is one of the largest urban districts on the muscles) keep you erect, not to men- and Fox’s Beverly Pub. National Register of Historic Places. tion it helps take the stress off your The other most frequently mentioned Comments Support Our Community. neck, shoulders, lower back, hips, knees, and feet. Don’t let gravity get the factors influencing people’s decision to Our new neighbors are generally very best of you! If you feel you need some happy with their decision to buy a home purchase here were: help getting back on track, give us a •Racial diversity 23% in Beverly/Morgan Park. A chief concern call. Meanwhile, Stand up Straight! •Parks/recreation 22% continues to be the need for improvement •Job residency requirement 19% of neighborhood commercial strips. Here Join today! 773-233-3100 or Tina Morocco-Collins (Respondents included 18 teachers, 8 are some of their comments: www.bapa.org Doctor of Physical Therapy Naturalinstinctsandyou.com

Scott Broderick Scott Broderick Insurance Services, Inc. 10258 S.Western Ave., Suite 205 Chicago, IL 60643 [email protected] The AARP Automobile Insurance Program from the Hartfor is underwritten by Hartford Five Insurance Company and its affiliates. neO Hartford Plaza, Hartford CT 06155. CA license number 5152. AARP membership is required for Program eligibility in most states. AARP and its affiliates are not insurance agencies or carriers and do not employ or endorse insurance agents, brokers, representatives or adisors. The premiums quoted by an authorized agent for any Program policy include the additional costs associatied with the advice and counsel that your authorized agent provides. 107446 2nd Rev April 2013 Page 4 Why we moved to Trends in Kitchens and Baths By Kristin Boza Beverly/Morgan Park Serious HGTV viewers know that an open floor plan is coveted among homeowners and potential home buyers. Zach & Lisa Weiler The same open floor plan trend is a Originally from Nebraska, common request from Beverly/Morgan Lisa and Zach Weiler came Park homeowners, but contractors act to Chicago when Zach with a delicate hand to make sure the integrity of the historic architecture became a student in human continues inside of the home as well. genetics at the University of “Make sure you remodel according to Chicago. They settled in the the style of the home you have,” said city. When they decided to Tom O’Neill, owner and operator of look for a house, they started Beverly Kitchen and Bath. “Don’t go for a contemporary remodel if you own doing some research. a bungalow. The inside of your home “We were looking for a neighborhood that would be a better commute to should represent the outside and make school,” Zach said. “Everyone had great things to say about Beverly, so we sure there’s a consistency of styles in took a look.” order to enhance the historical value of Zach and Lisa immediately liked the neighborhood, then they fell in love the home.” with a house in East Beverly – the perfect location for Zach’s commute to O’Neill remodels many kitchens to the open floor plan living area, creating a Tom O’Neill school and Lisa’s commute to her job in finance at William Blair. kitchen combined with a family room or The couple moved in at the end of August. other entertaining area. “The goal is to tones to a single accent wall painted in “We really like it,” Zach said. “We had fun discovering things about the make the kitchen bigger to allow for more a bold color, like brick red,” Cancialosi neighborhood.” They also had a chance to meet their neighbors before the entertaining. We don’t see many small said. He has seen an increase in demand cold weather set in. With spring around the corner the Weilers are ready to kitchens like there used to be,” he said. for porcelain or ceramic tile floors that According to John Cancialosi, look like natural travertine, but without meet more people and enjoy their new community. president of Tinley Park Kitchen and the maintenance. “Travertine and glass Bath, homeowners are requesting lots tile are very popular for the backsplash of extra cabinet space for increased area above the countertops,” he said. storage capacity. “We’re seeing a lot of “And we continue to see stainless steel wall cabinets that extend to the ceiling, appliances in the kitchen, especially the which include a beautiful crown,” he new ‘no smudge’ stainless.” said. And instead of granite countertops, Bathrooms are another area where Cancialosi’s clients are moving towards upgrades can increase the home’s value. quartz countertops, which require no Cancialosi says the latest bathroom special maintenance and are resistant to trends revolve around enlarging the stains and scratches. shower, often adding multiple shower “We really stress universal design at heads, body sprays, large rain shower Tinley Park Kitchen and Bath. I love the heads, and even a sitting area within the full access roll-out shelves, it eliminates shower or niches for shampoo and soap the need to get on your hand and knees bottles. Heated floors are popular as well, to see what’s in the back of your base eliminating the discomfort of getting out cabinet,” said Cancialosi. of the shower into a cold room and floor. . In O’Neill’s experience, kitchen O’Neill says he’s seeing an uptick in remodels average around $20,000, requests for steam shower installations. BAPA Trades Referrals with some even going up to $75,000. Although a costly addition, somewhere Find out more about these companies doing business in our community at www.bapa.org For homeowners who want an upgrade around $1,500 according to O’Neill, A Family Sewer,* 773-239-1116 without the expensive cost or a lot of steam showers benefit the skin and AAA Foundation Sealers,* 773-238-6258 construction, O’Neill recommends sinuses, and can even help promote better AdTim Builders, 708-822-4827 changing the face of the cabinets with circulation and weight loss. Always Ready Repair Inc., 708-671-0813 paint and new hardware. Cancialosi says Any investment in a kitchen or bath will Arcon Concrete Construction, Inc., 708-499-6153 that installing a new light fixture and be a good investment, said Cancialosi. “If Beverly Environmental, 708-331-4911 adding a fresh coat of paint to the walls you are doing it for yourself, it will make Beverly Garage Doors, 773-445-8729 are essential for a quick upgrade. your life less stressful, more organized Beverly Hills Garage, 773-238-0540 There are so many variables in a kitchen, and more comfortable. If you are doing Charlie Company, 773-512-3848 especially when it comes to color and it to sell, anyone looking to buy a new Christy Webber Landscapes,* 708-293-0300 materials. home will always gravitate to the kitchen Cleanout Chicago,* 773-447-7366 “Kitchen colors vary greatly from earth and bathroom.” CMMR, LLC., 773-239-1762 Corrigan Company, 773-436-0300 Creative Painting & Decorating Co.,* 773-445-0707 Creggan Builders, Inc.,* 773-238-3903 BRICKWORK - repairs/ tuckpointing/ Double-O-Tuckpointing, 312-316-4429 chimneys/ cleaning Gene A. Meyers, Inc., 708-923-0123 Ginny’s Cleaning Service, 708-385-8604 CONCRETE - patios/ sidewalks/driveways Glennon Sewer Service, 708-423-5800 Gustafson and Mineo Inc., 708-499-4900 Home Pride Carpet/Upholstery Cleaners, 773-239-1933 Huebner Roofing, Inc., 708-525-3171 Free Estimates • Licensed • Bonded • Insured • All Work Guaranteed ! Hurley Electric Inc., 708-361-9292 J & L Plumbing and Sewer, 312-206-9761 Kelso Painting, 773-881-8939 708-422-3004 • www.KerryMasonryinc.com Kennedy Sewer Service, 708-388-6400 Kerry Masonry,* 708-422-3004 LaMantia Construction, 708-387-9900 McCready, Garcia & Leet, 773-779-9885 Nombach Roofing & Tuckpointing, 708-388-1090 O’Brien Plumbing and Sewer,* 312-953-3484 O’Malley Decorating & Remodeling,* 773-445-4582 Party Pros, 773-233-5401 Peace of Mind Professional Organizing, 708-790-1940 Roberts Home Improvements, 773-719-1733 Rogers Roofing, Inc., 773-238-0111 Safe Electrical Service LLC,* 708-361-1555 Salvador Guzman Gutter Cleaning, 312-953-3699 We’ve moved to 1907 West 103rd St. Scott Ware Landscape Design,* 773-445-8479 Smart Computing, Inc., 773-445-6022 Stop by and see our brand new gallery space! Smitty’s Tree Service, Inc., 708-385-2814 Featuring an extensive collection of Jack Simmerling Smooth Over Sealcoating & Paving, 773-758-0758 originals and reproductions. Southtown Electric Company, 708-423-5444 Standring Roofing & Construction,* 630-726-6466 • Expert Framing Services • Terry’s Service, 773-445-2767 The Maids, 708-422-2176 Book your special a er hours event or gathering in our new gallery! The Steam Whisperer,* 877-567-7070 Tinley Park Kitchen & Bath Shoppe,* 708-429-6601 www.hgachicago.com Unique Indoor Comfort, 773-792-9222 773-233-0084 • Water Works Plumbing & Sewers, Inc., 708-361-1300 Our Offi cial Grand Opening Reception coming this April! *Look for their ads in this issue of The Villager Page 5 April 2013 Is a Condo for You? By Carol Flynn Potential homeowners are faced with a dizzying number of decisions to make, from location to payment options to type of home to buy. Single family homes and condo units each have their pluses and minuses. How do you decide which is right for you? The answer comes down first and foremost to lifestyle. In the Chicago-area, when we think of “condominium” or “condo” we are The South Side Irish Parade Committee generally thinking of an apartment building in which the units are owned Thanks you the residents for partnering rather than rented. Therefore, you have Longwood Towers. (Photo by C. Flynn) with us to make to be OK with the lack of privacy and freedom that comes with apartment- Act” which outlines many issues. You The South Side Irish Saint Patrick’s Day Parade living to be truly comfortable in a condo. can find this law online -- make sure you Usually with a condo comes a monthly have the most recent version. A Family Tradition in 2013. assessment fee for services (which is in The “Declaration” is recorded in the addition to a mortgage payment). These land records in the county or city where services could cover the gamut from the property is located. This states that snow removal, maintenance of hallways the property is a condominium and and other common areas, and lawn and covers some basic issues, such as what landscaping upkeep, to perhaps laundry constitutes a common element vs. a unit. Tradition facilities, a doorman and a gym. In All condos have an owner association essence, when you buy into a condo, you with officers and bylaws. “Covenants, buy the services, and for many people, Conditions and Restrictions”, or CCRs, this is the convenience they are seeking. are the rules and regulations that address Condos mean communal living, having daily living in the building. The condo Marches On... neighbors on the other side of the wall, association has the greatest latitude to and following rules and regulations change rules, but they have to comply ank You to Our Grand Marshall concerning what you can and cannot do with the higher level documents. in or to the building and grounds. The The condo association is required to Chicago’s First Responders regulations usually include restrictions make these and any other documents on changes to your unit. pertaining to ownership available to a If you decide that the communal living potential buyer. As these documents vary Special thanks to our partners and primary donors: approach suits you, there are some greatly from association to association, general things to consider in actually especially the CCRs, make sure you read choosing a condo building to buy into. them carefully. Ask for clarification if There are a number of legal you have any questions. parameters concerning what is actually Small things in writing could make a “owned’”when a person buys a condo, big difference once you get in the unit. and how condo buildings and their funds For example, one association could have to be managed. In condominium make plumbing and wiring systems City Beverage • City of Chicago law, there is a hierarchy of documents common elements; another association that must be followed. A prospective could declare that any wires or pipes METRA owner would benefit from reviewing the coming into a unit are the responsibility Southwest Suburban Mayors’ Association 1963 Illinois “Condominium Property CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 Beverly Review Standard Bank Cork & Kerry Beverly Bank & Trust Leyden Insurance Agency County Fair Sandra Bianciotto Sara Nash Bill Biros Nancy Hotchkiss Bob Fitzpatrick Cheryl Cronin IBEW Local 134 South Side Irish Imports Flood Brothers 115 Bourbon Street We hope you will take a minute Safety Service Systems (S3) Fox’s Pizza Amie (Biros) Wharff and give us a call. We can help you realize Geri Smith Caruso PR Home Run Inn Pizza your dream of home ownership. McNally’s Kevin Healy & Associates Morands Liquors Ann Marie Prendergast But if you only have a minute, don't call us. 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Offer expires 4/30/2013. ©2013 Beverly Bank & Trust Co., N.A April 2013 Page 8 The Value of Our Historic Districts By Eleanor Gorski and Lawrence Shure largest in the United States, recognized There are signs throughout Beverly/ for the consistent quality of the homes, Morgan Park that proclaim the historic the large amount of architect-designed status of the neighborhood: the Ridge homes and the large lots reminiscent of Historic District marker on 99th Street, its history as railroad suburb. plaques at the Metra train stations, and Inclusion on the National Register various signs mounted on light-posts is largely honorary and there are no at Longwood Drive and at 104th Place. restrictions on the properties within Residents pass these signs every day, the boundaries of the district unless and they tend to blend into the familiar federal funding is utilized. Demolitions landscape. But what do these signs mean of buildings within the district may to the neighborhood, the housing stock still occur, and there is no review of and the residents? construction work within the district, The signs indicate four different unless- residents take advantage of the historic districts in the neighborhood: the property tax assessment freeze. Owner- Ridge Historic District, the Longwood occupied residences are eligible for Drive District, the Walter Burley this program, which freezes property Griffin Place District, and the Beverly- taxes over a 12-year period. In order to Morgan Park Railroad Stations District. qualify for the freeze, more than 25% of the market value of the property must be spent on rehabilitating the property according to the Secretary of the Interior These special districts recognize the Standards. More information on this architectural diversity and the history of program may be obtained from the IHPA the neighborhood, as well as provide a or on-line at http://www.illinoishistory. vehicle for residents to obtain a tax freeze gov/PS/taxfreeze.htm. Standring for their properties. To become a historic The Longwood Drive District, the Walter district an area must be notable due to Burley Griffin Place District, and the its historical or architectural significance Beverly-Morgan Park Railroad Stations & or its association with an historically District are local Chicago Landmark Roofing significant person or persons. Districts. These local districts also The Ridge Historic District was created recognize the historic and architectural in 1976, spearheaded by a group of significance of an area, but the honor is Construction residents who wanted recognition for conferred through the action of the Chicago the large amount of historically and City Council. Often, the boundaries of “Simply the Best” architecturally significant homes in the local historic districts overlap with the area roughly bounded by 87th and 115th boundaries of National Register Districts, Streets, from Prospect to Hamilton which are two separate programs. Avenues. A National Register District The Longwood Drive District is unique 630/726-6466 can be nominated by anyone who submits in the city due to its ‘ridge’ or hilly topography, large lots and the variety 32 a form detailing how an area meets the 31 Years in Business requirements to become a district. of housing types including Italianate, [email protected] The honor of a National Register Queen Anne, and . This District is conferred through the Federal district spans the 9800 to 11000 blocks government, through the National Park of Longwood Drive and the 10200 to We also Service and their local representatives at 10700 blocks of Seeley Avenue, and was Historic Preservation Agency designated a landmark district in 1981. Beverly specialize (IHPA). The Ridge District is one of the CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE HOME CONSTRUCTION in indoor & Kitchen & Bath Design Center outdoor kitchens, home offices, family rooms, bathrooms and homeS additions. Make an appointment for our showroom OR a FREE in home consultation.

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Others District has the largest concentration other repair work are common projects prepared: The call taker may ask a lot of small-scale Prairie Style houses in reviewed by the city staff. Review of of questions both for officer safety and Not So Much. Chicago. It is also noteworthy due to the such projects is part of the regular city to get as much information as possible. comprehensive development of the block building permit process; any questions While they’re talking with you, they are Call us for a free home safety and the seven houses designed by one about a project or a building permit can also sending the information you are inspection, and we’ll show prairie-school architect, Walter Burley be directed towards the Department of reporting to the police dispatcher. you the difference Griffin. This district’s boundaries are the Housing and Economic Development’s Remember these things for calling 9-1-1: 1600 to 1800 blocks of 104th Place, and Historic Preservation Division, 312-744- Most folks don’t know much it was designated a landmark district in 3200. Homeowners in the local districts • If possible, write down license plate about the electricity in their homes. 1981. are also eligible for the property tax numbers or vehicle descriptions Sure, you know when bulbs including color, type and any unique The six Beverly-Morgan Park Railroad assessment freeze, which is administered features before calling. blow, breakers trip, light switches Stations—91st, 95th, 99th, 107th, 111th, and by the IHPA. In addition, building break… but what about all the 115th streets, along the Metra railroad owners in a local district qualify for a • Tell the operator where the person is other parts of the electrical system located and in what direction they are line-- form a “thematic-style” district permit fee waiver on work requiring that can cause problems? And th th traveling. If they leave before police of rare late-19 and early-20 century a Chicago building permit. More arrive and you happen to see where what if you don’t know that these commuter railroad stations in Chicago. information on Chicago Landmarks can they have gone, call 911 again to problems are building up right in This district stresses the railroad’s crucial be found on-line at the City’s website: update the information. front of your eyes? role in the history of the development http://www.cityofchicago.org/city/en/ • Confidently tell the call taker what the of Beverly/Morgan Park as well as the depts/dcd/provdrs/hist.html. person is doing that seems suspicious. Well, that’s where we come in. architecture of the stations. The stations Eleanor Gorski, Assistant If there have been recent thefts or Give us a call, and we’ll come into are done in the Colonial Revival, Queen Commissioner, Chicago Department of other serious crimes nearby, tell the your home and give your electrical Anne and Romanesque styles, which Housing and Economic Development, person taking your call. system a thorough inspection. are found in the housing throughout Historic Preservation Division, has • If you feel that the call taker is not We’ll take a look at switches, the neighborhood. This district was lived in Beverly/Morgan Park for 10 taking your report seriously, ask for circuits, outlets and more … and if designated in 1995. years. Lawrence Shure, AICP, has been their name and request to speak with a we see something risky working its For a local district, the nomination or a preservation planner with the Historic supervisor. way through your wires, we’ll let designation report is developed by city Preservation division for 7 years and Alice Collins you know right away. BAPA Coordinator historians in the Department of Housing works with homeowners and their permit of Community Safety Programs and Economic Development, who applications. The home safety inspection is submit to the Commission on Chicago free, no obligation whatsoever. Landmarks, which then recommends The peace of mind is priceless. So new landmarks to City Council. A Attention Home Buyers! give us a call local landmark designation does restrictAttention Home Buyers! demolitions within the districts, and all For A ForProfessional a professional Home homeInspection inspection Call exterior work to the buildings is reviewed by City staff for compliance with the HouseMaster Secretary of the Interior’s Standards. “The Home Inspection Professionals”® This ensures that the overall characterHomes, of Condominiums, Apartment Buildings, the neighborhood remains, and changesCommercial and InvestmentCall708.798.8810 Properties 708/798-8810 to individual buildings within the district Homes, Condominiums, Apartment Buildings, respect that character. Interiors and paint Commercial and Investment Properties 708-361-1555 April 2013 Page 10 Why we moved to Sue Delves: A Pillar in Our Community For more than 20 years, Sue Delves was spotted zipping around the neighborhood Beverly/Morgan Park in a bright red BMW. The convertible was Matt & Athena Dattilo a gift from her now deceased husband Gene, and a common sight in the parking Beverly/Morgan Park neighbors since lots of organizations listed on the car’s last fall, Matt and Athena Dattilo -- “gift wrapping,” which read, “I-brake- and their boxer, Reilly -- are feeling at for: Beverly Area Planning Association, home and happy. Ridge Historical Society, the Beverly Matt’s career as general counsel for Arts Center and Beverly Bank.” the Premier Restaurant Group has him At 84, Delves still drives to events working with 16 restaurants at Mid- sponsored by these organizations, though now in a Buick Regal. She also serves way Airport. Athena, an analyst for the as an emeritus board member of Ridge U.S. Office of Personnnel Manage- Historical Society and writes for the ment, travels downtown. But their hap- organization’s newsletter. piness with Beverly/Morgan Park is “I live in my community,” she insists. Sue Delves about much more than the convenience For Delves, this territory includes Smith of their commutes. Village, where she has resided since 2008. helped develop Univac, the first computer In the early 1970s, Delves became the system for accounting, and devised a “The best part about the Beverly community is the friendliness of the first woman to serve on the board of language for it to prepare payroll as its residents,” Matt said. “From our first day in our home, our neighbors have Beverly Bank. She also was president of first task. Univac is now housed in the welcomed us like family with homemade baked goods, plants and helpful Ridge Historical Society, president of the Smithsonian Institution. advice.” Beverly Area Planning Association, and These days, Delves proudly calls herself Prior to settling in Beverly/Morgan Park the Dattilos leased a condo in a instrumental in the 1968 establishment of “Secondhand Sue.” The origin of this South Loop high rise. “We wanted a neighborhood feel within the city,” the Beverly Arts Center. moniker is from her time volunteering Matt said of their home search. “We considered Sauganash on the city’s Delves grew up in Mount Vernon, Ill. for local resale shops that benefited the She met her husband while attending Infant Welfare Society. She still revels in north side and Beverly on the south side.” college at Depauw University, Green assessing the value of vintage and pre- In the end, what sold them was the appeal of the housing and the hos- Castle, Ind., where she majored in speech worn clothing, costume jewelry, china pitality. “We were impressed by the quality of Beverly’s housing stock, and dreamed of a career in radio. and other items. the value, and most of all, the kindness we felt from the neighborhood’s “I was a front-and-center child, so Shortly after she and her husband moved residents.” I’ve always enjoyed performing,” said to Smith Village, Delves organized the Delves, who along with seven other community’s first “Share your Treasures Smith Village residents belongs to the Sale” of items donated by residents. She Village Players acting group. Her career has spent countless hours collecting • Tree Removal in radio never happened due to the clothing, costume jewelry, picture frames, • Tree Trimming growing popularity of television. Instead, vases, knickknacks, jewelry boxes, and TL TREE • Stump Removal she spent three years writing society page decorative plates and cups. Last year, the articles for a newspaper in Muncie, Ind. annual sale raised $1,300 for Emilie’s After Gene Delves established himself Fund, which supports residents who have as an accountant, the couple married. outlived their means. SERVICE ask about FREE woodchips In the late 1950s they moved first to The Share Your Treasures sale is open to Longwood Towers and then to North the public and scheduled for Thurs., Apr. We Have Firewood Beverly. The two were a gifted pair. 11 and Fri., Apr. 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., 773/233-7070 Gene, who passed away in 2011, became Smith Village, 2320 W. 113th Pl. For a partner at Arthur Andersen where he more information, call 773-474-7300. Page 11 April 2013 Beverly Hills/ istoric Morgan Park

The Beverly Hills/Morgan Park community of Chicago, also called the VillageH in the City, is known as the Ridge. Rising 30 to 60 feet above the rest of the city, the ridge rises dramatically at 87th Street, ending as abruptly six miles south in Blue Island. The community is distinguished by a rich variety of residential architecture, with examples of most American house styles developed since 1844, many enhanced by stands of native oak trees. Public domain land sales opened up in the Chicago area in 1834, at which time John Blackstone began amassing vast acreage on the Ridge. When Thomas Morgan arrived in 1844, he purchased Blackstone’s entire Ridge holdings and eventually owned approximately 2,200 acres from today’s 87th to 119th Streets, on which he farmed and hunted until his death in 1851. After the death of his widow in 1868, the Morgan holdings were sold to the Blue Island Land and Building Co., a development firm backed by Rock Island Railroad executives andnotable others. Their careful planning was critical to the growth and endurance of the community. A special commuter branch of the Rock Island was created to serve the Ridge, providing a convenient link to jobs and markets in the city for families building new homes in “the suburbs.” The village of Washington Heights was incorporated in 1872 for the developing area from 107th Street north to 95th Street. Once the branch line was in place as far west as Prospect Avenue in 1869, sale of lots had begun nearby. Washington Heights grew into a series of small population centers near the railroad stops. The Village of Morgan Park centered at 111th Street and was developed around educational institutions including the Baptist Theological Seminary, Mt. Vernon Military Academy (now Morgan Park Academy) and the Chicago Female Seminary. The commuter line was rerouted in 1888 to serve the northern portion of the Ridge as well. All the area which would later be known as Beverly Hills was annexed to the City of Chicago in 1890. Morgan Park did not annex until 1914, after an almost 25 year battle between “Annies” and “Anti-Annies.” The community is rich in examples of Italianate, Queen Anne, Colonial Revival, Tudor, French Provincial, Prairie, Craftsman, Italian Renaissance, Neoclassical, Art Moderne, International Style, Chicago Bungalows, Ranch and Contemporary. There have been very few teardowns. Many of Chicago’s most important home designers are represented here, including Frank , George Washington Maher, Howard Van Doren Shaw and Walter Burley Griffin. This community also called on noteworthy local architects whose work primarily centers in this region, including Harry Hale A self-guided tour of historic homes Waterman, Rudolph Boehm, Homer G. Sailor, and father and son John Todd and Murray Hetherington. and buildings in the Beverly Hills/ Morgan Park neighborhood of Chicago -- Sue Delves & Linda Lamberty

1. Walter Burley Griffin Place West 104th Place, Wood St. to Prospect Ave. 4. Luther S. Dickey, Jr. House 1910 to 1914. Various Styles 10900 S. Prospect Ave. Showcased along this block are 1911-1912. Craftsman 7 Prairie Style homes designed by Walter Burley Chatten & Hammond, architects Griffin, the most Griffin homes in one area. Situated on a four acre lot, this handsome Griffin, known for his innovative approach to house is an excellent example of Arts and Crafts designing small, inexpensive houses, worked in influenced design. Dickey was a broker at the ’s studio from 1901 to 1905. Board of Trade.

5. Ingersoll-Blackwelder House 10910 S. Prospect Ave. 1873-74 & 1877. Queen Anne (front) Italianate (back) Blue Island Land and Building Co., builder. 2. Leonard J. Landeck House The original house was built for grain broker 10517 S. Prospect Ave. John E. Ingersoll, and the front was added 1913. Craftsman Bungalow by Morgan Park Village President Isaac Architect Unknown. Blackwelder. Mrs. Blackwelder was the first A modest but distinctive bungalow built for a woman to cast a vote in a local election. It is now railroad clerk. the home of artist Jack Simmerling.

3. Wm. Hopkinson House 10820 S. Drew St. 6. Dr. Wm. H. German House 1871. Italianate 10924 S. Prospect Ave. Architect Unknown. 1884. Queen Anne Blue Island Land and Frederick G. German, architect Building Company, builder. The home and office of Morgan Park’s first Local legends abound about this historic physician and surgeon for the Rock Island residence, which has been greatly altered. Railroad.

Beverly Area Planning Association 1987 W. 111th Street, Chicago PULL OUT & SAVE 773-233-3100 www.bapa.org April 2013 Page 12 17. Walker Branch Chicago Public Library 7. Ferguson House 11071 S. Hoyne 10934 S. Prospect Ave. 1890. Richardson Romanesque 1873. Italianate Charles S. Frost, architect. Additions 1933 Doerr Architect Unknown. & Doerr, and 1995 Vickery, Ovresat & Awsumb Built by Morgan Park Developer George Clarke Blue Island Land and Walker, the library was a gift to the Village of Building Company, builder. Morgan Park. When the village was annexed to Striking suburban villa built for the Chicago in 1914, the library became the third superintendent of the area’s first subdivider. branch of the Chicago Public Library.

18. Morgan Park United Methodist Church 8. Morgan Park-111th Street 11030 S. Longwood Dr. Train Station 1913. Craftsman. 11046 S. Hale Ave. Harry Hale Waterman, architect 1892 1926-27 addition, Perkins, Fellows & Hamilton John T. Long, architect Just five years after the Village of Morgan Park This station, part of the Beverly-Morgan Park was established in 1882, its first doctor, Dr. Railroad Stations historic district, was restored William German, applied for consent to hold by Metra in 2002. Methodist services.

19. Dickey-Harris House 9. Walter R. Barker House 10856 S. Longwood Dr. th 2125 W. 116 Street 1904-05. Craftsman 1925-26. Tudor Revival George Bannister, architect Harry Hale Waterman, architect This hilltop residence was the home of Paul Built for the president of the United Autographic Harris, founder of Rotary International. In 2005 Register Company, this outstanding house was “Comely Bank” was purchased by the Rotary later the residence of Charles Walgreen Jr. before Foundation to be used as a meeting place and it was donated to the Archdiocese of Chicago in private museum. 1948. It is now the Mercy Home for Girls.

10. Morgan Park Church of God in Christ (Morgan Park Congregational Church) 20. Harry H. Waterman House 11153 S. Hoyne Ave. 10838 S. Longwood Dr. 1915. Craftsman 1892. Queen Anne Patton, Holmes & Flynn, architects Harry Hale Waterman, architect This is recognized as one of Chicago’s best Known as the honeymoon cottage, Waterman preserved Craftsman churches. built this charming house for his bride.

11. Frank D. Schell House 21. Graver-Driscoll House 11438 S. Oakley Ave. 10621 S. Seeley Ave. 1928. French Eclectic 1921-22. Tudor Revival Harry Hale Waterman, architect John T. Hetherington, architect Frank D. Schell was a builder, painter and This terraced manor house was designed to take decorator. advantage of its hilltop site. It is now the home of Ridge Historical Society.

12. Thomas W. Goodspeed House 11216 S. Oakley Ave. ca, 1878. Italianate 22. Elmer H. Johnson House Architect Unknown. 10517 S. Seeley From this house Baptist theologian Goodspeed 1957. Ranch/Contemporary conducted the correspondence that convinced Edward P. Dart, architect John D. Rockefeller to found the University of This exceptional contemporary house was Chicago and to become designed by Dart, who also designed Chicago’s its first president. John Hancock building.

23. Elizabeth K. McCumber House 13. Johan A. Edgren House 10350 S. Seeley Ave. 2314 W. 111th Pl. 1911. Colonial Revival 1882. Stick Style Robert S. Smith, architect Palliser & Palliser, architects This off-center brick Colonial residence was Plans for this rare Stick Style house came from a once owned by John McKinlay Sr., President catalogue of designs by the Palliser brothers of of Marshall Field & Co., and used as a Field Bridgeport, Conn. Showcase House.

14. Charles D. Iglehart House 24. Beverly R. Chambers House 11118 S. Artesian 10330 S. Seeley Ave. 1857; Italianate. 1873-74. Italianate Front addition 1870s. Architect Unknown. Architect Unknown. This Victorian era suburban “villa” has Italianate One of the oldest remaining houses in Chicago, windows on the first floor, Gothic windows this home was a simple cottage surrounded by above, Italianate porch and brackets, and a orchards when first built. Second Empire tower.

15. A. J. Bourne and Son Mortuary Chapel 2324-34 W. 111th St. 25. Guy C. Smith House 1929-31. Tudor Revival 10410 S. Hoyne Z. Erol Smith, architect 1917. Prairie School A variety of applied wall materials, including Frank Lloyd Wright, architect ornamental half timbering, add visual interest to The Smith and Hyde houses are models for a this building constructed as a funeral home with subdivision of prefabricated American System- apartments above. Built Houses designed by Wright; these homes are the only two that were built.

16. Morgan Park Academy Alumni Hall 26. H. Howard Hyde House 2153 W. 111th St. 10541 S. Hoyne 1927-28. Tudor Revival. 1917. Prairie School Ralph H. Oliver, architect Frank Lloyd Wright, architect One of two stately and finely detailed English- The Hyde and Smith houses are models for a style buildings designed to fit into master subdivision of prefabricated American System- landscape architect Jens Jensen’s plan for the Built Houses designed by Wright; these are the private school. only two that were built. Page 13 April 2013

27. John L. Little House 37. Stanley J. Farrell House 10655 S. Hoyne Ave. 10244 S. Leavitt Ave. 1926-27. Italian Renaissance 1937. Eclectic John Todd Hetherington, architect Rudolph P. Boehm, architect Long the residence of James G. Gately, who was This beautiful home, set back from the street, the co-owner of Gately’s People Store based in has the graceful style and warm appeal so Roseland, and Chairman of the Chicago Park characteristic of Boehm’s designs, including District. the high hipped roof and rounded dormer.

28. Frank Anderson House 10400 S. Longwood Dr. 38. Russell L. Blount House II 1924. Italian Renaissance 1950 W. 102nd St. Oscar L. McMurry, architect 1912. Prairie School An elegant and balanced Italian Renaissance Walter Burley Griffin, architect house with beautiful grounds, now the Blount, developer of the homes on Walter residence of the president of Chicago State Burley Griffin Place, had this elegant house University. designed and built for his family.

29. Arthur D. Heffron House 10347 S. Longwood Dr. 39. Horace E. Horton House 1904. Prairie School 10200 S. Longwood Dr. George W. Maher, architect 1890. Colonial Revival This house features Maher’s signature John T. Long, architect segmental arch. Maher designed two other Built for the founder of Chicago Bridge & Iron nearby Longwood Drive homes, 10432 and Co., this house represents a rare and academic 10352. recreation of Colonial America.

30. Robert C. Givins House (Irish Castle) 40. Wm. H. McDonnell House 10244 S. Longwood Dr. 10162 S. Longwood Dr. 1886. Romanesque Revival 1929. Tudor Revival Architect Unknown. Homer G. Sailor, architect This replica of an Irish castle was built by real A classic Tudor style house in the manner estate developer Robert C. Givins. Since 1942, it of great English country houses, built for has been the Beverly Unitarian Church. the founder of the Southtown Economist newspaper.

31. Ficklen & Olsen Building 41. Edward L. Roberts House rd 1911-1915 W. 103 St. 10134 S. Longwood Dr. 1929. French Eclectic 1892-93. Shingle Style Rudolph P. Boehm, architect Architect unknown. Local architect Boehm’s stone-faced commercial Built by the owner of a lumber milling block shows his affinity for historic eclecticism, company to exhibit decorative architectural particularly French inspired design. details from his own catalogue, this house is now the rectory for St. Barnabas Church.

32. Doctors Office Building rd 1912 W. 103 St. 42. Frederick C. Sawyer House 1937-38. Art Moderne 9822 S. Longwood Dr. George W. Repp, architect 1908. Georgian Revival A rare streamlined Art Moderne style building, Horatio R. Wilson, architect it was the first building in Chicago to provide This imposing Georgian Revival has a gambrel offices for doctors of different specialties. roof and all the detailing of its Tidewater ancestors.

43. Homer H. Howell House 33. James G. Skinner House 9725 S. Seeley Ave. 10129 S. Wood St. 1926. Chicago Bungalow 1908. Lautz and Christensen, architect Architect unknown A sturdy, prototypical brick Chicago This unassuming and solid foursquare home bungalow built for a civil engineer. was built for an attorney.

34. Raymond W. Evans House 44. Louis A. Tanner House 9914 S. Longwood Dr. 9640 S. Longwood Dr. 1908. Prairie School 1909. Prairie School Frank Lloyd Wright, architect Tallmadge & Watson, architects On its beautiful hilltop setting, this Wright One of the private homes by a firm known house was designed so family living areas first for Prairie Style houses and later for radiate from a central fireplace. (Stone facing is churches. not original.) 45. Waid-Coleman House 9332 S. Damen Ave. 35. Frank Karge House 1894. Queen Anne 2035 W. 99th St. Daniel Everett Waid, architect 1925-26. Spanish Colonial Revival Originally designed by Waid for his own Michaelsen & Rognstad, architects residence, the home’s symmetry is due to a A distinctive stone block house with ornate remodeling by architect Henry K. Holsman in entrance detailing and medallions with sculpted 1906. Once the home of Supreme Court Justice heads. John Paul Stevens. 46. William & Jessie Adams House 9326 S. Pleasant Ave. 36. Elizabeth H. Sutherland School 1900-1901. Prairie School 10015 S. Leavitt Frank Lloyd Wright, architect 1925-26. This carefully restored house was designed Renaissance Revival during one of the architect’s periods of John C. Christensen, architect experimentation, and built for a client who A prototype design for Chicago Public Schools had already constructed a number of Wright- with crisp classical terra cotta ornament. designed homes. April 2013 Page 14 47. Hilliard-Vanderpoel House 9319 S. Pleasant Ave. 1894-95. Queen Anne 54. George W. Reed House Harry Hale Waterman, architect (attributed) 2122 W. Hopkins Pl. The residence of noted artist John H. 1928-29. Tudor Revival Vanderpoel, who taught at the School of James Roy Allen, architect The and authored a Reed was vice president of the Peabody Coal definition book on drawing the human form, Company. This imposing house was once a still in use. residence for the Columban Fathers.

48. Edwin F. Mack House 55. Murray D. Hetherington House 9309 S. Pleasant Ave. 8918 S. Hamilton Ave. 1908-09. Prairie 1924. Tudor Revival Henry K. Holsman, architect Murray D. Hetherington, architect A Craftsman house graciously set on wooded, A Cotswold Cottage of rough-hewn materials, rolling grounds with constant interplay this house was built by the second generation of between inside and out. Hetherington architects to live and work here.

49. Edw. C. Young House 9215 S. Pleasant Ave. 56. Stanley P. Balzekas Sr. House 1893. Queen Anne 9000 S. Bell Architect unknown. 1935. International Style An enchanting Queen Anne style design, this William Sevic, architect house was owned by Young, a West Point This home was built for Stanley Balzekas Sr., graduate and veteran of the Illinois National father of the founder of Balzekas Museum of Guard and the Spanish American War. Lithuanian Culture. 50. Wm. M.R. French House 9203 S. Pleasant Ave. 1894. Colonial Revival 57. Joseph E. Sapp Building (Rainbow Lodge) William Augustus Otis, architect 9231-33 S. Western French, the first director of the Art Institute 1929. Spanish Colonial Revival of Chicago, selected the museum’s lecturer Hetherington and Co., architects in architecture to design this house. Interior Home of Original Rainbow Cone, this always features sculpture by Daniel Chester French, popular spot is still owned by the family who the owner’s brother. started the business in 1926.

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51. 91st Street Train Station 9105 S. Prospect Square You 58.drive Paul D. McCurrythrough House and notice ca. 1889. Queen Anne 9350 S. Hamilton Ave. Charnley & Evans, architects 1936-37. International Style With a picturesque tower and gable, this Paul theD. McCurry, stately architect trees, Beverly Hills station reflects the prevalent style Built for the architect, this is one of the earliest of its era. Amie (Biros) Wharff Internationalthe solid Style homes homes. on the Ridge. Geri Smith 59. John A. Campbell House 9250 S. Damen Ave. 52. Eugene S. Pike House The1896-97. Christmas Tudor Revival decorations 1826 W. 91st St. Howard Van Doren Shaw, architect 1893-94. Queen Anne This house displays many of the features of Harry Hale Waterman, architect Shaw’s earliestare designs. gone, Campbell assembled This fairy tale house set at the edge of the the John H. Vanderpoel Art Collection, now Dan Ryan Woods is a charming example of Ann Marie Prendergast thehoused holiday at Ridge Park. lights Shaw also aredesigned off. the Laura Freeman Waterman’s scope as an architect. Schuyler Livingston House at 9246 S. Damen.

60. Bror A. Swanson House But10403 strangersS. Talman still smile 53. Madgdalen H. Phillips House 1940 8910 S. Pleasant Eclectic:and Ranch and greet Neo-Prairie you. 1954. Late Prairie Rudolph P. Boehm, architect William G. Carnegie, architect Denise Amraen Boehm’s clean yet cozy home designs are Kathy D’Andrea Perched above street level is this stunning, characterized by high, hipped roofs that ground hugging design by an architect discourage the collection of snow or rain, and inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright’s later work. smallWhat dormers neighborhood with rounded roofs. could this be? The homes listed here are by no means the only historic residences and institutions in the community. We have four landmark districts: Ridge Historic District (National), and Longwood Drive, Walter Burley Griffin Place and The Beverly Hills/Morgan Park Railroad Stations (Chicago) as well as five individually designated landmark homes. For more information about community history and architecture, call the Ridge Historical Society, 773-881-1675. This information was researched and compiled by Harold T. Wolff, historical researcher,Lori Scholtens and Jennifer Kenny of the Ridge Historical Society. Photographs Dan Falardeau are by Mati Maldre. Design is by Ericka Swift Welcome! Y Fitzgerald Real Estate "Fitz" your needs. Y You're in Beverly FITZGERALD REAL ESTATE, INC. Y Y Fitzgerald Carol Molnar William Biros 11134 S. Western Ave. 773 / 779 Inc.- 6085 Real Estate,[email protected] Who's #1 in the Beverly Real Estate Market? At Fitzgerald Real Estate, it's youThe! Beverly/Morgan Fitzgerald Real Estate 708/422-0011Celebrating Our Park Real Estate Experts “Fitz” your needs. Pam Decker www.birosrealestate.com30th Year Mary Duleba

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Want to run the Ridge Run, any other Is a Condo Right for You? race, or just get into CONTINUED FROM PAGE 5 make a study of the condo association. significant expenses that all the owners running shape? of the unit’s owner. There aren’t any Ask to look at minutes of Board meetings would have to cover,” Colson said. Join the free 8 week Walk to Run right or wrong answers here – it is just – are there any recurring problems? The Colson, a teacher at Morgan Park program at Running Excels. important to know what you are getting financial health of the condo association High School, has lived in Longwood into and if you are comfortable with the is very important. What are the monthly Towers for over 10 years and has been Program starts arrangements. You have to live within assessment fees? How do they compare Secretary on the condo association board Tuesday 4-2-13 at 6pm. these restrictions. with other buildings? What is included for the last 7 years. Longwood Towers We will be meeting once a week. As with any property, a potential buyer in the fee? Has the condo association is the 80-unit complex located in three wants to look at the condition of the had any special assessments? If so, what vintage apartment buildings on 109th Kid’s running program building, the construction standards, for? Is there a healthy financial reserve? – 110th along Longwood Drive. With will be starting the age of the roof, the heating system, Are there problems with delinquent its dramatic castellated Tudor façade, Thursday 4-4-13 at 6pm. the wiring and plumbing systems, etc. owners? Are there any issues or anything Longwood Towers makes a charming It’s a good idea to talk to other owners coming up that could affect the financial example of a Chicago-style courtyard 4th-8th grade kids welcome. to get a feel for the place – are the rules status? How is the condo managed? building converted from rental units to Younger children can run if accompanied by a parent. being followed? Is there satisfaction with Management company? How long? condos, and is one of only a few condo Contact the condo association, the services, the Track record? Is the insurance on the buildings in the Beverly/Morgan Park Running excels management company if there is one? place adequate? What coverage is there community. for more info. Try to visit the building several times, at for you as an owner? Colson said that while condo living different times of day and night and on Certain mortgages will require that the may not be for everyone – “the less week-ends when the most people are at building meet certain criteria, such as the neighborly might have problems,” as he 10328 S. Western Ave | Chicago, IL 60643 home. percent of units that are owner-occupied puts it – there can be some unexpected 773-629-8587 | runningexcels.com A potential owner will also want to vs. rented out. FHA certification for advantages. An example was the recent the building may be required. Any increase in taxes that hit home owners, lending agency will want to see the legal including individual condo owners. As a documents of the condo building and group, they were able to purchase legal Christ the King Catholic Church usually the budget. Another consideration help that wound up costing each owner a 93rd and Hamilton | 773.238.4877 in negotiating a mortgage is the monthly fraction of what they would have paid as assessment fee – this needs to be factored an individual home owner. into the total pay-out you can afford on And there is a fallacy that buying in to a monthly basis. You need to be aware a condo means that “someone else” will of the criteria your potential condo must take care of the building problems and We welcome all as we meet to qualify for the loan you are see to it that the work gets done. Chuck seeking and keep this foremost in your Flynn, a retired Chicago police lieutenant mind when looking. Note: the condo and president of his condo association celebrate this holy season association and the mortgage lender will on the south side of the city, reminds more than likely not change their rules to potential owners that ultimately all the Mar. 29 Good Friday 7:30 pm accommodate your preference for a unit! owners still have to be responsible for the One question often raised is whether a management of the building. Mar. 30 Blessing of Easter Food Baskets - Noon potential owner can be rejected by the “That ‘someone else’ still has to be Board. Legally, the answer is no, but SOMEONE,” he said. Owners do need Mar. 30 Vigil Service 7:30 pm many condo associations have a clause to be ready and willing to work on and for the “right of first refusal” which with the Board on issues. Mar. 31 Easter Sunday 8:00am, allows the association to buy the unit for Condominiums actually date back to 9:30am and 11:00am the same asking price it was to be sold ancient Rome. They became a popular for. living arrangement in the US in the Buying a condo is as big a financial 1960s-70s. In 1961, the Federal Housing Rev. Thomas P. Conde, Pastor commitment as buying a house; it’s not Administration began to insure mortgages ckchicago.org like leasing an apartment where you on condominiums, which opened up can walk away in a year when the lease the funds available for purchasing expires. And you have to go into the deal condominiums. Every state had a “condo recognizing that a situation could arise law” by 1969. Today, Chicago has over that could hurt you financially. 260,000 condo units, the third largest According to Bill Colson, Secretary of concentration in the country, and condo the Longwood Towers Condominium sales represented over 25% of residential Association, owners have to be prepared transactions in Chicago in 2012. for future contingencies. The decision to buy a condo is truly “Buyers have to understand that their an individual one – what matches your monthly fee might not wind up covering lifestyle, your needs? What is right for everything. Something unexpected could you? There just may be a condo out there happen with the building resulting in waiting for you.

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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 But in the locker room, the Mustangs collected themselves and were told by head coach Nick Irvin to focus on the remainder of the game. “Nick said to just keep putting up shots,” senior guard Kyle Davis said. “[He] told me and Billy [Garrett] to make it and keep it tight.” The third quarter remained tight most of the way, but the Mustangs started to pull Open 7 Days a Week! away late to end the period 37-31. Despite an uncharacteristically low shooting percentage (39 percent), MP Mon & Fri 9:30 to 4:00 kept in front thanks to a dominating Tues, Wed, & Thurs defensive effort, collecting 43 rebounds to Cahokia’s 26. The Comanches also 9:30 to 7:00 suffered offensively nearly equally, Sat 10:00 to 4:00 dropping only 40 percent of their buckets. Morgan Park put their fans at ease in the fourth, going on a 12-point run and eventually punctuating their effort with a 26-17 lopsided quarter, coasting to state championship glory. Although MP won the city championship in 2010, featuring guard 17050 S. Oak Park Ave., Tinley Park, IL 60477 Wayne Blackshear, now a Louisville Cardinal, they failed to go any further 708.429.6601 www.tpkitchenandbath.com than the IHSA regional final. Before that, the team got close to tasting the championship, placing third in the finals. The last time the Mustangs won the state title was in 1976 under the leadership of SINCE 1929 coach Bill Warden. The team effort, highlighted by the trio of Garrett, Davis, and senior guard Markee Williams, who have played together since they were freshmen, sought the Class 3A trophy for Coach Nick, giving Beverly Fence Co. him his best record since his first year in 2008. However, Garrett, who’s headed to DePaul University next fall, said the state Your neighborhood fence supplier and installation specialist. hardware was for others, too. “The student body played a big role in our victory,” the future Blue Demon said. 2626 West 111th St. • Chicago “We did it for them.”

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For the Hall family, it’s a perfect fit.” The former owners of the house (who moved only a block and a half away) had remodeled the kitchen. “The mo- ment I entered the kitchen I knew this was the house for us,” Gene said, adding that the children really enjoyed the yard last summer and fall, and can’t wait for spring to arrive so they can go out and play. Steve is Vice President Regional Manager of Business Banking for Charter One Bank and Gene is a Talent and Organization Senior Specialist at Accenture. They are busy as professionals and busy as parents. When asked if they have been able to join any local organizations, Gene said “Not yet, but I’ve got my eye on the tennis club.” “There are so many things I love about this place, it’s too hard to name just one,” Gene said, listing the parks, schools, activities, walkability and more. 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Wed., Apr. 10, 7:30 mystery books to discuss. Chicago Public [email protected] p.m. $7.50 ($5.50/BAC members). Library, Beverly Branch, 1962 W. 95th Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. St. Register at the Children’s Reference Village 773-445-3838. www.beverlyartcenter.org. Desk or call 312-747-9673. First Nations Film & Video Festival, Beverly Teen Book Club, Mon., Apr. “Path of Souls,” Wed., Apr. 11, 7:30 p.m. 15, 5 to 6 p.m. “The Curious Incident CALENDAR Free, donations accepted. Beverly Arts of the Dog in the Night-Time.” Chicago APRIL Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838. Public Library, Beverly Branch, 1962 W. www.beverlyartcenter.org. 95th St. Register at the Circulation Desk Youth Subcommittee, Wed., Apr. 24, Oscar Nominated Animation Shorts, or call 312-747-9673. Art & Exhibits 6:30 p.m. 22nd District Police Station, Wed., Apr. 17, 7:30 p.m. $7.50 ($5.50/ Jeannie McQueenie presents “Alice in “Revelations: Interrogating the 1900 W. Monterey. 312-745-0620. BAC members). Beverly Arts Center, Wonderland,” Sun., Apr. 28, 1:30 p.m. Sacred,” through Apr. 18. Beverly Arts Domestic Violence Subcommittee, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838. www. $11 ($9/BAC members). Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838. Thurs., Apr. 25, 10:30 a.m. 22nd District beverlyartcenter.org. Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838, Police Station, 1900 W. Monterey. 312- “Lore” Unrated. Wed., Apr. 24, 7:30 p.m. www.beverlyartcenter.org Benefits 745-0620. $7.50 ($5.50/BAC members). Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445- Literary Arts “In Good Company” shopping event, Classes 3838. www.beverlyartcenter.org. Thurs., Apr. 11, 5 to 9:30 p.m. $35 before BAC Writers, adult creative writers event, $40 at the door. Hosted by Little Adult Computer Classes. Intro to Fitness & Health critique group, Mondays, Apr. 8 and 22, Company of Mary Auxiliary. Beverly Computers and Internet/Word I, Tues., 7 p.m. $5($3/BAC members). Beverly th Country Club, 8700 S. Western Ave. Apr. 16, 7-9 p.m.; Word II, Wed., Apr. 17, Yoga: Mindfulness of Self yoga, Fri., Arts Center, 2407 W. 111 St. grace@ Maureen Harrigan, 708-229-5447, www. 7-9 p.m.; Excel I, Wed., Apr. 24, 7-9 p.m.; Apr. 12, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. $25; Friday beverlyartcenter.org. lcmhfoundation.org/events. Excel II, Tues., Apr. 30, 7-9 p.m.; Excel Night Yoga, Fri., Apr. 19 and 26, 6:30 “The Road to Published: Authors Tell “Lipstick Mom,” by comedian Patti III, Wed., May 1, 7-9 p.m. $25 each. St. p.m. $16 or class card; Family Yoga, Their Stories,” panel discussion, Sat., Vasquez, Fri., Apr. 19, 8 p.m. $21. Barnabas School, 10121 S. Longwood Sat., Apr. 20, 4 to 5 p.m. $20 per pair, Apr. 20, 2 to 4:30 p.m. Free. Chicago Half of the proceeds will be donated Dr. 773-445-7711, ext. 216. $8 each additional child; Spring Yoga Public Library, Beverly Branch, 1962 W. to Little Company of Mary Hospital Systematic Training for Effective and Meditation Retreat, Fri., Apr. 26 to 95th St. 312-747-9673. Comprehensive Breast Health Center. Parenting (STEP) classes, Tues., Apr. Sun., Apr. 28, $525 for single room, $250 Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 16 continuing for six weeks, 6:30 to without lodging, Lakeside, MI. Beverly 773-445-3838, www.beverlyartcenter.org. 8:30 p.m. Free. Barbara Vick Early Yoga Center 1917 W. 103rd Street, 2nd Meetings & Programs Floor. [email protected], Childhood and Family Center, 2554 W. Theology South, speaker Judith Valente, th Beverlyyogacenter.com, 773-239-9642. CAPS Meetings 113 St. Registration: Margaret McGann, Thurs., Apr. 4, 9 to 11 a.m. $6. Saint [email protected], 773-535-2911. Ridge Run Training, six-week Xavier University, 3700 W. 103rd St., Beat 2221, Tues., Apr. 2, 7 p.m. Christ Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) beginners 5K and 10K programs (age 18 Butler Reception Room. 708-857-8495. the King, 9225 S. Hamilton. 312-745-0620. and up) start Mon., Apr. 15 and continue Presentation for Parents, Thurs., Apr. 25, Beverly Hills Embroiderers’ Guild, on Mondays and Wednesdays, 6:30 Court Advocacy Subcommittee, Wed., 7 to 8:30 p.m. Location TBA. Margaret monthly meetings, Tues., Apr. 16, “A p.m. Saint Xavier University, Shannon Apr. 10, 1:30 p.m. 22nd District Police McGann, [email protected]. Bevy of Beauties,” 9 a.m. and “Amadeus Center, 3700 W. 103rd St. $15 per person. Station, 1900 W. Monterey. 312-745- Flower - Part 2,” 7 p.m. Free. Oak View Registration: 773-298-3592. 0620. Film Center, 4625 W. 110th St., Oak Lawn. Beat 2213, Thurs., Apr. 11, 7 p.m. Ridge 708-424-3189. Park, 9625 S. Longwood Dr. 312-745-0620. “Mulberry Child” Unrated. Wed., Kids & Family Apr. 3, 7:30 p.m., $7.50 ($5.50/BAC Money Smart: Shift Your Assets From Senior Subcommittee, Tues., Apr. 23, members). 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CONTINUED FROM PAGE 2 be offered Sat., Apr. 20, 8:30 a.m. to 1 accompanied by an adult. Reservations advance. Classes are: Intro to Computers p.m., Beverly Bank & Trust 10258 S. required: 773-881-1675 or ridgehistory@ and Internet/Word I, Tues., Apr. 16, Western Ave. Stop by the bank any time hotmail.com. Word II, Wed., Apr. 17, Excel I, Wed., before Apr. 20 to pick up a coupon good From Clutter to Cash. Beverly Branch Apr. 24, Excel II, Tues., Apr. 30, Excel for up to three boxes of paper. All of the Library, 1962 W. 95th St., hosts the III, Wed., May 1. To register contact paper collected is 100% destroyed and Money Smart Program: Shift Your Assets Lenore Barnes, Principal, 773-445-7711, then recycled. From Clutter to Cash, Wed., Apr. 24, Ext. 216. Authors Tell Their Stories. The 6:30 p.m. Participants will learn the true Chicago Writers Association will costs of having too much stuff, how to STEP Classes. Systematic Training present a panel discussion, “The Road to determine what to keep, the best sources for Effective Parenting (STEP) Classes Published: Authors Tell Their Stories.” for valuing and selling items. Free. 312- will be offered at Barbara Vick Early Sat., Apr. 20, 2 to 4:30 p.m., Beverly 747-9673. Childhood and Family Center, 2554 Branch, Chicago Public Library, 1962 Cemetery Honors Civil War Vets. th th W. 113 St., for six weeks beginning W. 95 St. The event is presented by A ceremony dedicating more than 70 Tues., Apr. 16, 6:30 to 8 p.m. Free. the Chicago Writers Association and new markers on the graces of Civil Registration: Parent Coordinator moderated by Randy Richardson, CWA War veterans will be held Sat., Spr. 27, Margaret McGann, mmmcgann@cps. President. Participants include Kelly 10 a.m., Mount Greenwood Cemetery, edu or 773-535-2911. Farley, James Finn Garner, Libby 2900 W. 111th St. The program is co- Fischer Hellmann, Gracie Hill, Samantha sponsored by the cemetery and the Sons Christian Open Mic Night. Persons Hoffman, Renee James, Patricia Ann of the Union Veterans of the Civil War. with performing ministries in dance, McNair, and A.D. Moore. Participants’ Information: 773-233-0136. music, spoken word, etc., are invited books will be available for purchase. ‘Alice in Wonderland.’ Jeannie to participate in Kierra Sheard’s BRL Admission is free. 312-747-9673 McQueenie Productions will present Outreach for a Christian Open Mic Calling All Gardeners. The Beverly “Alice in Wonderland,” an interactive Night, Fri., Apr. 19, 8 to 10 p.m., Prayer Ridge Homeowners Association musical puppet show featuring life sized Tabernacle Church, 9535 S. Prospect (BRHA) is seeking volunteers for puppets and an original score, Sun., Apr. Ave.. Guest Host: Gospel Recording neighborhood clean-ups Sat., Apr. 20. 28, 1:30 p.m. at the Beverly Arts Center th Artist Nue Breed. General admission Clean ups include Ridge Park, the 99 (BAC), 2407 W. 111th St. Tickets are is $5. Register as a performer at Street Metra Train Station, and blocks $11 ($9 for BAC members). The one- [email protected] and parks in the BRHA service area -- of-a-kind, life-sized puppet production th rd 95 to 103 Streets, Western Avenue to features ballet dancing, live original music Be a Friend of the Forest Preserves. the Rock Island Metra tracks. BRHA is Volunteers through the Friends of the and musical instruments for the kids to also looking for volunteers to help with join in and play. For tickets call 773-445- Forest Preserves meet on the second planting flowers in time for the Beverly Saturday of each month, 9 a.m. to noon, 3838 or visit www.beverlyartcenter.org. Breast Cancer Walk and Ridge Run. For information on the production, visit to remove invasive plants and clean up Information: [email protected] this woodland at Dan Ryan Woods so www.jeanniemcqueenie.com native flora and fauna can thrive. Meet Spring Bonnet Tea. Ridge Historical 1st Annual Sculpture Parade. Local at the east parking lot (north side of Society, 10621 S. Seeley Ave., invites artists are inviting neighbors to join 87th Street, two blocks east of Western adults and young folks to the Spring them in a sculpture parade as part of the Avenue). Information: Benjamin Cox, Bonnet Tea, Sun., Apr. 21, 3 p.m. Wear annual Beverly/Morgan Park Memorial 773-398-1187 or [email protected], or your favorite hat and enjoy a Victorian Day Parade following the Ridge Run Larry Unruh, 708-752-2623. Tea featuring a selection of savories, on May 27. Sculptures must be able to scones and pastries. $20 per adult, $10 Shred Day. Free paper shredding will be transported by vehicle, wagon, bike per child ages 8 to 16; children must be or be carried, and must be appropriate for Memorial Day. Information: Sandra Leonard, [email protected]. Celebrate Asian/Pacific American Creggan Builders, Inc. Heritage Month. Beverly Branch, 1962 W. 95th St., will host the Asian/ Pacific American Heritage Month All your home opening program Sat., May 4, 2 p.m. remodeling The celebration features performances and demonstrations by Asian American needs Chicagoans. Free. 312-747-9673 Légendes et Concert. Sutherland Lifetime Warranty on all School, 10015 S. Leavitt St., will host Replacement Windows its annual French event, Légendes et Concert, Sat., May 11, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Doors Information: 773-535-2580. Beverly Breast Cancer Walk. The Fully Insured ✪ Lead Safe Certified Contractor Beverly Breast Cancer Walk benefiting Little Company of Mary Hospital’s

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