November 2014 Vol. 34 No. 1

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Published by BEVERLY AREA PLANNING ASSOCIATION Local, and State Agencies Work to Address Deed Issues It has been nearly a year since the BAPA staff and board members adopted new Strate- gic Initiatives that guide our work on behalf of the community. Community stakeholders involved in developing our new course of action resoundingly said that they would like us to continue to act as an advocate on behalf of Beverly Hills/Morgan Park residents concerning crime and safety issues, as well as to promote our desirable housing and community as a choice for new homeowners. As part of our commitment to make ours an even safer neighborhood, BAPA staff continues to promote public safety in Beverly Hills/Morgan Park and works diligently to prevent foreclosures and address problem houses. In late July a neighbor who has received BAPA’s assistance in addressing problems in the past contacted us with a concern about potential squatters living in a nearby home. Shortly after speaking with the neighbor, BAPA staff conducted a thorough public re- cords search to find the rightful owners of the property. In the course of that search, BAPA staff learned that a potentially fraudulent Adverse Possession document had been filed against that address with the Cook County Recorder of Deeds. We also discovered that a number of other vacant homes in our community had similar documents filed against them. Squatters are present in some of the homes and a number of the properties are in varying stages of the civil eviction process that has been initiated by the property owners. Some of the people living in the homes may also be unwitting victims who are renting from people claiming to own the property. Beverly Hills/Morgan Park is a safe, close knit community and BAPA, 19th Ward Ald. Matt O’Shea and the 22nd District Police all work together to keep it that way. All three agencies have partnered to address the alleged deed fraud and squatting issue, and each agency has contributed resources and expertise to tackle the problem from different angles. Neighbors also have been invaluable in providing detailed information about the squatters that has been a tremendous help to address the problem. A Complicated Issue The situation is complicated to address and any remedies to the problem will unfor- tunately take time. The only way for the squatters to be removed from the homes is for the property owner to initiate eviction proceedings in civil court and/or for the property owner or bank officer to sign criminal complaints and request arrest by the police. Some of these vacant properties are owned by banks, HUD, Fannie Mae and investors requir- ing that we work with these agencies to seek remedies. This problem has occurred in part because the State of Illinois has an open filing system with regard to property recordings and by law, county recorders here are not allowed to deny any filing submitted to them. A new State law may be required to allow county recorders to deny a filing. According to Karen Yarborough, the Cook County Recorder of Deeds, property and This work by Martin Sitta is part of the 38th Annual BAC Art Competition exhibit at the Beverly Arts Center. recording fraud is one of the fastest growing white collar crimes in the country. Deed The opening reception and awards are Nov. 7. fraud is also occurring in other Chicago communities and suburbs. Her office has a fraud unit dedicated to investigating potential deed fraud and working with law enforcement to stop the problem. Yarborough also has advocated for new laws to be passed that give BAC Art Competition law enforcement more tools to prevent fraudulent deed filing at the front end. New Laws Will Provide Help Three laws passed recently and signed into law by Gov. Pat Quinn to address fraudu- Showcases Chicago Talent lent deed filings in the state of Illinois include: The 38th Annual BAC Art Competition Jurors for the 2014 BAC Art Competition 55 ILCS 5/3-5010.5 empowers county recorders to help property owners fight property exhibition will open Fri., Nov. 7, 6 p.m. are Edra Soto and Alberto Aguliar. Soto is fraud. At a property owners’ request any Recorder of Deeds in the state has the right to with a reception and awards presentation an Instructor of Contemporary Practices review deeds and instruments and refer any of them that they believe to be fraudulent at the Beverly Arts Center east gallery, at the Art Institute of Chicago where th to an administrative law judge for review. If the judge deems that fraud exists, actions 2407 W. 111 St. The exhibit runs until she earned her BFA and MFA. She and can be taken by the Recorder to correct the deed without requiring the property owner Jan. 4, 2015. her husband, Dan Sullivan, designed to file actions in Chancery Court. This law helps the property owner to remove “clouds In 1976, real estate developer Arthur and currently run operations of The from the title” of their property with less expense and in less time than would normally Rubloff founded an Art Competition in occur in Court. honor of Arthur and Alice Baer, Beverly Franklin, an artist-run project space 720ILCS 5/32-13 raises the criminal penalty for knowingly filing false claims of inter- Hills/Morgan Park residents who were selected as one of Newcity’s Top 5 est or attempting to cloud a property title. The new law makes it a Class A misdemeanor pivotal in the creation of the Beverly Arts New Art Galleries in 2012 and 2013. CONTINUED ON PAGE 22 Center just 9 years prior. With the goal of Aguilar earned his BFA and MFA from featuring Chicago area emerging and es- the Art Institute of Chicago. He currently tablished fine art talent, the competition teaches at Harold Washington College Events Link Experts to Business Owners invites artists from within 100 miles of where he coordinates the Pedestrian downtown Chicago to submit their work Project, an initiative dedicated to making QuickBooks is Topic for W. 103rd St. Registration and network- for the juried competition. contemporary art practice more accessible Business Breakfast ing begin at 7:30 a.m. in the Butler Re- Over the years, the Competition has Monica McCue of Desmond & Ahern ception Room, Warde Academic Center, awarded more than $190,000 to artists to students. Aguilar was recently selected Ltd. will present a program on optimiz- followed by breakfast and the program at for Best in Show and several other cat- as one of two inaugural residents for the ing QuickBooks to manage your busi- 8 a.m. egories, and continues to offer Chicago University of Chicago’s Arts and Public ness effectively at the Business Break- Legislators participating in the event in- area artists recognition and exposure. Life Initiative, a residency program that fast, Wed., Nov. 5, 8:30 a.m., BAPA clude Sen. Bill Cunningham, Rep. Kelly Sponsors have changed through the emphasizes collaborative projects. Community Room, 11109 S. Longwood Burke, Commissioner John Daley, Ald. years, but their generosity has remained Most of the artwork in the BAC Art Dr. Business Breakfasts are co-sponsored Matt O’Shea, Oak Lawn Mayor Sandra constant, and funding for the prizes over Competition exhibition will be for sale, by Beverly Area Planning Association, Bury and Blue Island Mayor Domingo the past few years has been graciously with a portion of the proceeds going to Morgan Park/Beverly Hills Business As- Vargas. donated by Beverly Bank and Trust. support fine arts programming at the sociation, 95th Street Business Associa- Breakfast with your Legislators is spon- “We are once again thrilled with the Beverly Arts Center. tion and Mount Greenwood Community sored by AT&T, hosted by Saint Xavier high quality of the work submitted to the Two other exhibits will also open at and Business Association. Admission is University, and co-sponsored by Beverly show,” said BAC Gallery Curator Carla the BAC on Nov. 7. For the Brown Kids $10 or free for members of any of the Area Planning Association and the Oak Winterbottom. “We had 147 entries from features 30 Chicago area artists inter- sponsoring organizations. Space is lim- Lawn, Evergreen Park and Blue Island established professionals and emerging preting Rodrigo Sanchez-Chavarria’s ited. For reservations or information, call Chambers of Commerce. General admis- talent, and selected 38 pieces from 29 poem “For Brown Boys” and depicting BAPA, 773-233-3100. sion, which includes breakfast, is $20 per artists. It is an impressive group, and our issues that communities of color face. Breakfast With Your Legislators person and $15 for members of the host- jurors will have their work cut out for The Lost Ones features photography by Local business professionals are invited ing agencies. Pre-registration and pre- them. We are doubly fortunate to have April Leigh-Williams. These exhibits run to meet and mingle with Chicagoland payment are required by Nov. 10. Infor- these esteemed artists as our judges for through Nov. 30. BAC exhibits are free elected officials at the 9th Annual Break- mation and registration, Marcia Walsh, the Art Competition. We invite everyone and open to the public. For more infor- fast with Your Legislators Thurs., Nov. Beverly Area Planning Association, 773- to come out and be a part of this exciting mation, call 773-445-3838 or visit www. 13, 2014, Saint Xavier University, 3700 233-3100 or [email protected]. and respected BAC tradition.” beverlyartcenter.org November 2014 Page 2 Explore the life you love.

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Hello Neighbors, Going forward, BAPA will work with crime is occurring throughout Chicago Second, they invest in BAPA. They I’ve had the pleasure of working for these residents and organizations to ex- and neighboring suburbs. We’re pressing know how important it is to make sure BAPA for three months now, and when plore and implement some of their great for a solution, and toward that end, staff BAPA has the organizational capacity family and friends ask me what I do, I ideas, for example: Commit to recruit di- have had extensive calls and meetings and financial resources to carry us into have plenty to say. Here’s what I’ve been verse staff, board and volunteers in our with law enforcement over the last few the future, not just survive the current working on lately. organizations . . . figure out how to make months. year. Generous donors have provided On Oct. 7 nearly 50 area residents, in- community events attractive to increased Local business operators will gather new computers and new member and cluding members of the Southwest Chi- minority attendance . . . hold more meet- for two informative breakfast sessions donor tracking software that increase our cago Diversity Collaborative, Unity in ings of this type throughout the commu- this month: A workshop on QuickBooks efficiency. Our Development Committee Diversity, South Siders for Peace, Blue nity so neighbors of all races get to know for small businesses on Nov. 5 and the is working on several strategies that will Island’s CASA (Citizens in Action Serv- each other, continue to openly discuss annual Breakfast With Our Legislators secure our funding for core programs, ing All), BAPA and our community’s and combat racism, and build trust . . . on Nov. 13 at Saint Xavier University. which will enable us to pursue new en- many civic associations, attended an work with local schools to include anti- Deals of the Day kicks off on Nov. 28 -- deavors. Our Community Support Circle evening meeting in BAPA’s Community racism curricula . . . create T-shirts and popular and profitable for residents and and Blackwelder Society members, each Room to discuss recent incidents of rac- signs with a “welcoming community” business owners. Each month, BAPA of them contributing $500 to $1000+ ism and vandalism. They offered ideas message . . . and much more. Let me communicates with you through The each year, know the role BAPA plays in on how to address specific incidents, but know if you’d like to get involved. Villager delivered to 15,000 homes and ensuring the quality of life in Beverly more importantly, on how to foster a cul- One of BAPA’s key program areas in- businesses, and through our weekly E- Hills/Morgan Park. They will be honored ture of tolerance, diversity and welcome volves promoting our community and news sent to nearly 4,000 subscribers at a Reception on Nov. 20. in our community. During the first half of its beautiful homes to new homebuyers (sign up to receive it at www.bapa.org One our community’s “elder states- the meeting, attendees introduced them- and finding solutions for problem prop- under Quick Links). BAPA will continue men,” and a significant donor, is leading selves and many described raising their erties. I’m happy to say that so far this to respond to opportunities to contribute an effort to create the BAPA Advisors, in- families in Beverly Hills/Morgan Park, year we have mailed welcome packets to our resources -- meeting space, commu- dividuals who will make an annual con- and, for many African-American attend- 200 new homebuyers who chose Beverly nication channels, network -- to support tribution of $5,000 and help shape BA- ees, their experiences of both inclusive- Hills/Morgan Park. I’m not so happy to and help launch new initiatives in our PA’s programs and services. We believe ness and of racism directed at their fami- tell you that through community dili- community, such as this year’s success- our community can support this. In the lies over the years. gence and detailed research, BAPA has ful Beverly Art Walk. first year, their contributions will make Overwhelmingly, people love this com- uncovered a number of cases of fraudu- How does BAPA do all this with the up a matching fund. This fund will match munity and won’t tolerate racism and lent deeds filed against vacant proper- very small staff we have? Well, that’s new and upgraded memberships dollar- will put their time and energy into im- ties in our community, most of them something else I’m working on with the for-dollar in BAPA’s end-of-year appeal, proving race relations. bank-owned. (See article on page 1) This help of some very wise people in our doubling these contributions. How does community. Here’s what they have fig- this sustain us? It will increase our an- ured out. nual membership base from today’s 11% NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES First, they volunteer for BAPA. BAPA of households, with memberships rang- relies on dedicated volunteers with en- ing from $75 on up. News from around Beverly Hills/Morgan Park thusiasm and expertise in many areas. Watch your mail and the December Vil- Volunteers provide the “people power” lager for our end-of-year appeal. You Sip N Stitch. Felicia Alston of My Crafty Table offers Sip N Stitch for people who want on our executive, finance, development, have plenty of time to make your tax- to create handmade projects, Saturdays, Nov. 1, 8 and 15. 12 to 2 p.m., Bethany Union communication, education and com- deductible contribution to BAPA with a Church, 1750 W 103rd St. Free. Information: mycraftytable.com or 773-710-0660. mercial corridor committees, and all the new, renewed or upgraded membership. event committees. Big Band Family Bash. Tammy McCann and The Reunion Jazz Orchestra perform at the Big Band Family Bash Sat., Nov. 1, 7 to 10 p.m., Ridge Academy, 2501 W. 103rd St. Admission is $25 for adults ($30 at the door) and $15 for children, and includes pizza, petting zoo, puppet show and storytelling for the kids, and cash bar, hors d’oeuvres and dancing for the grown-ups. 773-233-0033. ORCHIDS & ONIONS Garland and Liberace. Larry Bergnach will entertain the Platinum Adventures Club Orchids to the planners, participants, artists, hosts and audience for the first Beverly with interesting stories about Judy Garland and Liberace -- legends of the entertainment Art Walk. It was an outstanding showcase of local talent and community pride, and industry – Tues., Nov. 4, 10 a.m., First National Bank of Evergreen Park, 3960 W. 95th BAPA was proud to be a sponsor and host venue. We can’t wait until next year! St. Free. Reservations: Margie O’Connell, Beverly Bank, 773-239-2265. Orchids to the 50+ neighbors who came to BAPA’s meeting on Oct. 7 to share their Bungalow Awards Nominations Open. Nominations for the 10th Annual Richard H. ideas for combating racism in our community. The message that came through loud and Driehaus Bungalow Awards are due on Wed., Nov. 5. Bungalows are judged on their clear from all the participants was that we love our community and want to welcome interior and exterior renovations, including “green” improvements and landscape. Be- everyone. fore and after photos are required. Information and forms: www.chicagobungalow.org Orchids to Ellie’s Cafe, 10701 S. Hale, for their “pink” menu items that support rais- or 312-675-0300. ing funds for breast cancer programs. Barbara Rinella Performs. Barbara Rinella will bring to life Elizabeth II and tell the story of the smart, disciplined, diligent Princess Lilibet, whose life changes dramatically at age 10 when her Uncle Edward VIII abdicates the throne to marry Wallis Simpson and her father becomes King George VI, Wed., Nov. 5, noon, Ridge Country Club, 10522 S. California Ave. Lunch and performance, $45. Reservations: Margie O’Connell, Beverly Bank, 773-239-2265. Published once a month by De La Salle Open Houses. De La Salle Institute will host open houses for prospective The Beverly Area Planning Association students Wed., Nov. 5, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women, 1040 1987 W. 111th St., Chicago, IL 60643 • 773-233-3100 • Fax 773-233-0869• www.bapa.org W. 32nd Pl., and the De La Salle Institute Campus for Young Men, 3434 S. Michigan The Villager Staff Submissions Ave. Information: John Brogan, Director of Admissions, 312-842-7355 ext. 114 or bro- BAPA Staff [email protected]. Margie Gonwa Grace Kuikman Deadline: Spirituality Series. Mount Carmel High School, 6410 S. Dante Ave., will host a three Interim Executive Director Editor 15th of the month prior to publication. part series on adult spirituality featuring guest speaker Dr. Terry Nelson-Johnson, Nov. Grace Kuikman Pamela Holt 5, Jan. 28 and Apr. 15, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dr. Nelson-Johnson is founder of Soul Play LLC Assistant Executive Advertising Sales Editorial: [email protected] and Resident Theologian and Animator of Faith at Old St. Patrick’s Church. He holds a Director & Coordinator of Kristin Boza Master’s degree from the Institute of Pastoral Studies, Loyola University and a Doctor Communications Calendar Editor & Advertising: of Ministry degree from the University of St. Mary of the Lake. Reservations: www. Kathleen Riordan Staff Writer [email protected] MCHS.org/spiritualityseries or 773-324-1020, ext. 214. Director of Administration Blanca Robledo The Villager Garden Club Meeting. The Garden Club of Morgan Park/Beverly Hills meets on the Marcia Walsh Graphic Design This publication is funded in first Wednesday of the month, 9:30 a.m., Beverly Lutheran Church, 9401 S. Oakley. Coordinator of Housing and & Production part under the City of Chicago All are invited. At the Nov. 5 meeting guest speaker Dolly Foster will discuss the long Economic Development Rebecca Healy Department of Planning & Devel- blooming perennial garden and how to extend your garden show by adding plants at the opment TABG. The Villager does Alice Collins Staff Photographer not necessarily represent the beginning and end of the season. Coordinator of Safety, viewpoint of the Department of Uncorked 2014. St. Barnabas presents Uncorked - A Wine & Craft Beer Event, Fri., Education and Property Planning & Development. The Preservation entire contents of The Villager Nov. 7, 7 p.m., 10121 S. Longwood Dr. An unforgettable evening featuring over 100 fine are copyrighted © 2014, Beverly wine and beer tastings, small bites, live music, and more! Tickets: $35 in advance and Carol Fynn Area Planning Association. All $40 at the door. Advance tickets available at Town Liquor, 10000 S. Western. Reception rights reserved. Citywide Clean & Green. The City of Chicago’s citywide Clean and Green volunteer clean-up will be held Sat., Nov. 8. Neighbors can team up with community groups to The mission of the Beverly Area Planning Association is to sustain and enhance clean up leaves and debris before winter. Registration is requested by Oct. 31. Call 311 Beverly Hills/Morgan Park as a culturally diverse Village in the City with increasing home values, high quality schools, thriving commercial areas and a low crime rate. CONTINUED ON PAGE 26 November 2014 Page 4 Byers Serves Up Creative Community Support By Grace Kuikman “What I love about this business is that I can walk in every day and think creatively,” said Neil Byers, owner of Horse Thief Hollow restaurant and brewery. The fruit of that creativity is all around us as we sit and chat on a Friday 2014 Community afternoon. The aroma of barbecue wafts through the restaurant, the brew tanks Service Award gleam with the promise of filling the tap with favorite Horse Thief brews and the brand new craft beers developed by Byers Beverly Breast Cancer Walk, Saint and his brewmaster, David Williams. Xavier University’s Homecoming, and Byers, who will be honored with BAPA’s St. Barnabas’s Uncorked. Look for the Community Service Award in November, Belgian Triple, a beer that incorporates is soft-spoken and humble. The award wine grapes, at Uncorked on Nov. 7. The recognizes Beverly Hills/Morgan Park beer, which was created for last year’s neighbors whose contributions make Uncorked, won Byers and brewmaster, our community stronger, and the first David Williams, national coverage on thing he says is that there are other CNN. Byers also donated beer and food neighborhood businesses that deserve Neil Byers (Photo by Rebecca Healy) for the VIP tent at BAPA’s Beverly Hills the award more than he. I stop him right Cycling Classic. there. Yes, we’re lucky that so many of Helping BAPA Before Day 1 of foods to create unique dishes. Byers Byers and Williams have produced our businesses so generously support our Even before Byers opened Horse Thief considers that job his greatest culinary other award-winning beers, including the community – what would we do without Hollow he was supporting BAPA. While influence. sweet potato brew that will be available them? But at 31, Byers is an “old soul” the restaurant was under construction, Byers bounced around to other cooking again soon. when it comes to understanding how Byers hosted BAPA’s donor recognition jobs before heading back to Chicago Horse Thief Hollow works with the commitment creates community. He puts reception, serving a preview of the a few years ago. “I realized I had to be Chicago High School for Agricultural that understanding into action every day. foods and craft beers that have become my own boss,” he said. He also realized Sciences (CHSAS), purchasing produce neighborhood favorites. that he wanted to be a part of his home for the restaurant and collaborating Byers grew up in Beverly Hills/Morgan community. When he saw the space on farm-to-table initiatives. In mid- Park, attending St. Barnabas elementary formerly occupied by the Chatham Rug November, Horse Thief Hollow will be school and Mount Carmel High School. Co., Byers knew he found what he was serving dry-aged beef that was raised Among the many important lessons looking for. It was what Beverly Hills/ at CHSAS on spent grains from the he learned from his parents, Glenn and Morgan Park neighbors were looking for, brewpub’s brewing process, coming full Jane Byers, were three that changed his too. From the day Horse Thief Hollow circle in sustainability. life: be independent, give back to your opened, it has been a gathering place for Byers is a mentor at George Washington community, and how to cook. great food and craft beers. High School through the Chicago Lives Jane learned the art of French cooking “I am using everything that influenced Healthy program, teaching students how when Neil was young. “As a six-year- me in my life,” Byers said of his popular to cook using foods that meet nutritional old I was eating filet mignon in red wine business. And even though he was guidelines as they prepare to compete sauce and cassoulet,” Neil said. He took referring to the skills learned in the many against cooking teams from other to cooking right away, and embraced it as other kitchens where he worked, it’s Chicago area high schools. an outlet for his creativity. clear that other profound influences are “My dream is to help Beverly go A Natural in the Kitchen also at work. Byers’ parents reared him against the grain of what so many towns to support small businesses whenever are looking to do by bringing in big box While still in high school, Byers won a possible. stores that make them homogenous. We cooking competition and was awarded have so much to like here, and so much a scholarship to Le Cordon Bleu. For Focus on Community room to grow,” Byers said. “I feel like I college, he chose the Cooking and “This is a neighborhood where people have a calling to help Beverly thrive. I Hospitality Institute of Chicago (CHIC) help each other,” he said. “You make can feel it happening. I hope this place where he realized he was “a natural.” It a choice to be involved. I made that [Horse Thief Hollow] encourages other set him on a career path that took him choice.” restaurants to come to the neighborhood.” to Charleston, South Carolina where he Here are a few of the ways Byers Byers’ restaurant is truly a place worked at Slightly North of Broad, a ‘choices benefit our community: where everyone is welcome, and where high end restaurant that used the freshest Horse Thief Hollow serves sweet potato pie from Jimmy Jamm’s, coffee from people can enjoy the best of south side hospitality. Come Hardboiled, and mead and cider from FREE TOWEL! Wild Blossom Meadery, all neighborhood “Every day I walk in here, I’m doing the Visit Our businesses. best I can to be successful,” Byers said. FREE VACUUM! State-of-the-Art “It keeps me humble.” Renovated Horse Thief Hollow supports local Facility! artists, mounting exhibits that change FREE AIR FRESHENER! every few months. Byers also generously BAPA backed the Beverly Art Walk, and FREE AIR FOR TIRES! supported the Beverly Arts Center’s Council of Delegates Meeting FREE RUG CLEANING MACHINE! BAC Challenge with several fundraisers. Horse Thief Hollow has created Tuesday, Nov. 18 BEVERLY HILLS specialty beers for a variety of local Ultimate Clean...... $10 7 - 8 p.m. Express Wash charities, then donated a portion of CAR WASH sales back to those agencies to raise BAPA Community Room Basic Express Wash $6 10100 S. Western Ave. much-needed funds. Among the lucky recipients of specialty brews are the 11109 S. Longwood Dr. Express Wash...... $3.99 773-239-5600

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By Grace Kuikman Vic Both has been a Beverly Hills/ Morgan Park resident since 1969, and a longtime member of BAPA. But a couple of years ago that relationship changed. Both called on BAPA for help with a problem on his property. It wasn’t 2014 BAPA a huge problem, but trying to resolve it had gotten him into a small avalanche of paperwork and complexities. A BAPA Service Award staff member helped Both get the problem fixed. For the first time, he really thought Marian was diagnosed with an illness about BAPA’s role in the community, that caused memory loss in 1993 – soon and began responding differently when after Both retired -- and passed away he received communications from the in 2007. Both cared for her during her organization or noticed a problem in the long illness. Marian received hospice neighborhood. care at Christ Hospital, and Both was so Both began regularly communicating impressed by the quality of that care, he with the BAPA staff and learning more began an annuity program, setting the about BAPA’s programs and services. trend for others to follow suit. The more he found out, the more Because he was at home with Marian, involved he became. And then he saw Both started landscaping at their ways in which he could reciprocate. Both Longwood Drive home, transforming began offering both advice and funding Vic Both (Photo by Rebecca Healy) their front yard into a beautiful shade for small projects at BAPA. Through his garden of hostas, lady’s mantle, flowering generosity, BAPA was able to reprint the broken, an expert can fix it. A community archictecture and BAPA (see article on ground covers and other shade plants. Historic Homes & Buildings brochure is far more complex. There is no page 12). In the back yard, he laid flagstone and that highlights some of the community’s blueprint for meeting the myriad needs of A native of the Chicago area, Both was developed another lovely garden area. most outstanding architecture, and thousands of households and businesses, raised in Riverdale, in a subdivision that he described as “raw prairie” when his Reader and Writer upgrade some electrical projects. Most for reconciling conflicts, for harnessing An avid reader, Both subscribes to importantly, Both underwrote the efforts . . . So when I attempt to place family moved in. In 1969, Both moved with his mother, father and aunt to a several publications including the purchase of new software for BAPA’s my hands on community problems I do SouthtownStar, Chicago Tribune, membership database, enabling the it through BAPA, my community ‘go-to house on Longwood Drive, just two doors north of where he lives today. It Crain’s, Wall Street Journal, Beverly organization to make fundraising efforts guy’, my ‘big brother’ whose shoulders Review and The Villager. He reads them more efficient. are wider.” was a fated move. Within a few months, Both met his wife-to-be, Marian, when faithfully, and clips articles of interest Making BAPA More Sustainable Retired City Planner the street flooded and he went out to help and sends them to BAPA staff. Making BAPA more sustainable is one Both spent his career working with clear leaves and debris from the sewer “These articles are very helpful,” said of Both’s goals – after all, he comes from the City of Chicago, starting in the covers. Margie Gonwa, Interim BAPA Executive a planning background where looking at Department of Planning. He worked on Director. “They often provide insight to the future is an important part of being projects that helped make the city grow ‘Rock Island Romance’ how other community organizations or the best you can be today. To that end, he and prosper, and he now uses the skills “After that, I noticed her on the train,” cities are handling issues, and keep us up has founded the BAPA Advisors, a group honed on the job to help shape some of Both said. Marian, who Both says was to date on how our neighborhood and city of major donors whose experience and BAPA’s work. the love of his life, knew what she was are being represented in the wider press.” ideas will help ensure BAPA’s continuing In meetings with BAPA leaders and doing when she changed which train she Both is also a writer, making time service to the Beverly Hills/Morgan Park staff, Both has set forth some great took to her job downtown in order to run several days a week to pen poetry. He community. ideas, from tweaks that can strengthen into Vic more often. “Our courtship was also wrote a history of his church. “Without BAPA I would stand helpless organizational structure, to the new on the Rock Island,” Both laughed. The Vic Both and Neil Byers will receive in the face of community problems,” exhibit of Jack Simmerling’s Village couple was married on June 6, 1970. their awards at BAPA’s donor Both recently wrote. “If a machine is Vignettes that recognize the artist, the “She was a gem,” Both recalled. Sadly, recognition reception Nov. 20.

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Parents, help to enforce Trick-or-Treat Times: KNOW WHERE YOUR YOUNG CHILDREN AND TEENS ARE ON HALLOWEEN. November 2014 Page 6 MPWC Celebrates 125 Years of Service By Carol Flynn The Morgan Park Woman’s Club (MPWC) was founded on Nov. 5, 1889, making this year its 125th anniversary. During these years, over a thousand women have provided service to the community through membership in this organization. MPWC, like many women’s clubs, grew out of the Progressive Era of the late 1800s. The Progressive Era was marked by significant reforms in social, educational, health, political and business arenas. Up until this time, a woman’s role was mainly in the home, rearing children and attending to domestic duties. The Civil War brought about a radical change in the way women’s abilities were perceived, with women organizing and running many of the war relief efforts. In the late 1800s, the emphasis The Morgan Park Woman’s Club held their annual luncheon in the spring at the Ridge Country Club. The club is run by Doris Moulton, President ( front, second of club activity was on the betterment of from left), and the guest speaker was Diane Addante, now President of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs Illinois (front, third from left). (Supplied photo) the community. Improved labor laws for women and children and safe food and 11118 S. Artesian Ave., still stands and is community. In 1912, the group organized acres. The park district began full- drug laws were examples of the type of one of the oldest houses in all of Chicago. “penny lunches” in the local schools scale improvements in 1930, removing issues women began addressing as united In 1897, the name of the club was when asked for assistance by the Board hundreds of tons of old auto frames and groups. In 1890, the General Federation changed to Morgan Park Woman’s Club. of Education. MPWC assisted in forming concrete from the site, grading it, planting of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) was The stated purpose in the Bylaws from PTAs and in improving Morgan Park trees and shrubbery, and constructing officially formed, to allow clubs to unite this time reflect the changing and growing High School. The club helped establish a field house, all by hand. The Chicago for common causes. With members like role of women: “The object of this Occupational Therapy at Oak Forest Park District took control of Kennedy Jane Addams of Hull House, the Chicago Club shall be intellectual improvement, County Infirmary, helped secure a public Park in 1934. Woman’s Club was particularly active and the practical considerations of defender for the Chicago Woman’s Court, Today, under the direction of President and influential in GFWC social causes. educational, philanthropic, and civic and provided services to the Oakhaven Doris Moulton, there are more than The MPWC was originally called the questions.” The club became part of the Home, the forerunner of Smith Village. 30 members and an active program of “The Ladies Club of Morgan Park,” Illinois Federation of Women’s Clubs in During World War II, the club earned work. In keeping with the early tradition and its purpose was “To seek the mutual 1896 and GFWC in 1914. By 1924, there a Chevron Award from the Red Cross of women’s clubs, over $400 in new improvement of its members in music were close to 500 members in the club. for 1200 hours of service. In the 1980s, books are donated to local schools and for charitable purposes.” Sixty-two A few examples of the many good the club was involved with “Winning each year. And just this month, over charter members met at the home of Miss works that MPWC has been involved Wheels,” working with a group of 150 pairs of women’s and children’s Elizabeth Iglehart at 111th and Western. in through the years help to illustrate engineers custom building means of socks were donated to A New Direction The Iglehart House, which was moved to the contributions of the group to the locomotion for young handicapped Beverly Morgan Park, a local non-profit persons. Many scholarships have been providing counseling, support and legal given out through the years, and the advocacy at no charge to victims of Morgan Park Junior Woman’s Club is an domestic violence. MPWC also supports offshoot of MPWC. the Beverly Art Center annually, and One major accomplishment of MPWC other organizations. can be readily viewed by the public. The club is famous for its “clippers” The Chicago Park District website who work monthly at the Ridge Historical elaborates on MPWC’s contributions Society (RHS), clipping pertinent articles to the development of Kennedy Park from local and city newspapers to keep at 113th and Western Ave. At 18 acres, on file in notebooks in the RHS library. Kennedy Park was by far the largest park The club meets monthly from fall created by the Calumet Park District, one through spring. MPWC welcomes of the independent park commissions potential members to contact Doris consolidated into the Chicago Park Moulton at 773/239-2377. District in 1934. The Calumet District It is said that service is the rent we pay began to purchase land for this park for a room on earth. If this is the case, in 1911 at the urging of Morgan Park then the women who have served with the residents. The park district worked with Morgan Park Woman’s Club throughout MPWC to create a bird sanctuary and its 125 years have earned rooms in the wild flower preserve on five undeveloped finest mansions.

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EQUAL HOUSING LENDER November 2014 Page 8 BAPA Seeks Executive Director Application deadline is Dec. 1 Breezy Designs The Beverly Area Planning Association Matt Cleveland (President), Abe Lent- presents (BAPA) is seeking qualified applicants ner (1st Vice President), Leslie Corbett- to fill the position of full-time Executive Chenoweth (2nd Vice President), Dennis Director of the organization. The appli- O’Malley (Treasurer), and Lori Parrett VendOr Fair cation deadline is Mon., Dec. 1. BAPA’s (committee member). The committee CELEBRATING search committee plans to have the po- also has two members from the com- sition filled by early 2015. Application munity at large, Ginger Rugai and Wil- SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY details can be found on BAPA’s website, lie Winters who both have served the www.bapa.org neighborhood and the organization in a Saturday, Nov. 29th • Noon to 4pm The executive director leads the organi- variety of capacities for many years. We Beverly Arts Center -2407 W. 111th St. zation in day-to-day operations to ensure are also fortunate to have the pro bono that its programs improve the quality of counsel and support of Megan Connolly, SPACE life in the Beverly Hills/Morgan Park a business recruitment specialist, who neighborhood, and fosters continued has helped develop the executive direc- AVAILABLE growth and development of the organiza- tor job description and posting, as well as 773.860.7128 tion. fine-tune the search criteria and process. BAPA’s volunteer leadership has orga- The search is being conducted both lo- nized a search process to find the best cally and nationally to identify the best . candidates. The role of the BAPA Execu- talent for the position. The position is tive Director is to provide strategic lead- being advertised through The Villager, ership, raise funds, organize, and direct Beverly Review, SouthtownStar, and with Residential & Commercial the staff, programs and activities of the a number of prominent national non- association to assure that objectives are profit and community development pro- JETTSCAPE attained. The Executive Director is also fessional associations. While the search responsible for building and maintaining may include applicants from outside the SNOWPLOWING effective internal and external relation- neighborhood, the BAPA executive com- ships with a diverse constituency, recom- mittee will require residency within the mending and participating in the formu- neighborhood as a condition of employ- lation of policies, and making decisions ment. within existing policies as they have been By February 2015, the organization approved by the Executive Committee. hopes to have two to three well-qualified Finally, the Executive Director should finalists who will participate in an inten- achieve fiscal and program performance, sive interview process that will include forward-looking programming and the additional in-person interviews with the constructive, transformative growth of search committee, a presentation to an BAPA. invited group of participants on a topic Per BAPA’s by-laws, a seven person relevant to the Beverly Hills/Morgan search committee has commenced a Park neighborhood, and a meet-and-greet 773-503-6095 search and will conduct interviews for a where the finalist candidates can mingle Licensed + Bonded + Insured new Executive Director. BAPA’s search and meet members of our community. Beverly Owned & Operated committee includes five members of For more information on how to apply, the organization’s executive committee: visit www.bapa.org. Call Jeff Now to Get Your Service Set Up!

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Smoking is a leading contribu- in our community: Let’s quit together! C.H.E.E.R. 15 Days of Gratitude: tor to a variety of other types of cancer Research shows that the people who are Count Down to Thanksgiving Nov. 12, including cancers of the larynx, mouth, most successful in quitting are the ones 11 a.m. Free. pharynx, esophagus and bladder. It also who receive support. Why not set a quit Health Academy: Diabetes Manage- has been linked to the development of date of Nov. 20, 2014? Make your quit- ment in 21st Century Nov. 10, 11 a.m. Free. (CEUs for nurses) Hemoglobin A1C Screening for Dia- Deals of the Day Promote betics, Mon. through Thurs., 8:30 a.m. to Local Shopping for the Holidays 2 p.m., no fasting required. 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Lillian Hennings Matt Taylor Rev. Eun-HyeDennis Langdon Choi Administrator Board President Rev. Henry R. Vellinga Spiritual Advisers November 2014 Page 10 I SPECIALIZE IN BAPA Executive Committee Profile: Sean Lawrence HEALTH INSURANCE By Grace Kuikman FOR INDIVIDUALS, Top-notch technology is essential for THE SELF-EMPLOYED any organization to thrive in today’s world, and Executive Committee mem- AND ALL ber Sean M. Lawrence is helping to SMALL BUSINESSES improve BAPA’s online operations and communications. Principal of Trexin Consulting and a longtime technology leader, Lawrence brings 15 years of com- prehensive technology services experi- ence to our community’s central not-for- profit organization. Lawrence grew up in Blue Island and quickly became involved in supporting his adopted community when he and his wife, Melinda (a life-long Beverly Hills/ Morgan Park resident) moved into the community 13 years ago. Early on, Law- rence reached out to BAPA, providing IT assistance. He joined BAPA’s executive Sean Lawrence with Melinda, Anya and Makayla. (Photo by Rebecca Healy) committee last year. “In this day and age, BAPA needs more cally, participate in community events, munity,” Lawrence said. “BAPA brings Monica McCoy-Eiland help with technology and social media,” support local organizations and schools, a lot of attention to our area, events like Health Insurance Consultant Lawrence said. To that end, he is work- and keep one another informed and safe. the Ridge Run and Beverly Hills Cycling ing with BAPA staff to craft a technology “Social media is a way to talk to neigh- Classic help to create the culture of Bev- 773-593-6444 and communications plan that addresses bors,” Lawrence said. “That’s what erly Hills/Morgan Park. I’m glad to be a BAPA’s digital relevancy and sets guide- BAPA does.” part of it.” OPEN ENROLLMENT lines for upgrades. He will be the execu- Lawrence earned his BA in Psychol- When he’s not busy working as a consul- BEGINS NOV. 15TH tive committee liaison to BAPA’s Com- ogy from Governor’s State University tant and community activist, Lawrence is munication Committee. in 1999, and his certificate in project working at home. He and Melinda (who One aspect of Lawrence’s plan is how to management strategy from the Univer- also served on BAPA’s Executive Com- better leverage BAPA’s small staff to im- sity of Chicago Graham School in 2011. mittee) have rehabbed three neighbor- prove social media and encourage neigh- His career has been focused on manag- hood houses, including the Morgan Park bors to become more involved in BAPA’s ing and improving technology services home where they reside. The couple has community conversation. and communications across a variety of two children, Makayla, 9, who is home- “I’d like to see BAPA set the tone for platforms. schooled, and Anya, 5, who goes to Beverly Hills/Morgan Park’s social me- “BAPA is really important to our com- school at the Castle. dia,” Lawrence said. “Because BAPA is already a community hub for what’s go- 1900 S. Highland Ave, Suite 203 ing on, it would be natural for us to help HollyDays Helps Families Lombard, IL 60148 local organizations and businesses to Start your holiday shopping season by its by Ranger are the score for the movie email: [email protected] drive their messages.” The initiative will making a difference in the lives of fami- “The Life of Pi,” contributions to the www.healthcaresolutionsteam.com strengthen the neighborhood by casting a lies with at-risk or special needs children. Smashing Pumpkins video “Tonight, To- wider net over opportunities to shop lo- The annual HollyDays shopping event night,” and composing for Kanye West. on Sat., Nov. 1, 6 to 10 p.m. at the Bever- Rob Johnson is the Emmy Award-win- ly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., raises ning anchor for the CBS 2 Chicago eve- funds for I Am Who I Am and fosters ac- ning news at 5, 6 and 10 p.m. He commits ceptance through awareness. The admis- much of his time to supporting organiza- sion donation is $25 in advance at www. tions that help people with disabilities. iam-whoiam.com or $30 at the door. HollyDays also features the new I Am This year, two Chicago celebrity bar- Who I Am photo exhibit, music, food and tenders will be serving shoppers: Gram- a silent auction. Vendors donate a portion my Award-winning musician and song- of their sales to the volunteer-driven I writer Damon Ranger and CBS News Am Who I Am not-for-profit which pro- Anchor Rob Johnson. vides resources and support for families Among the extensive songwriting cred- of children with special needs.

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Oak- Club, discussing “The Whole-Brain “Rocks in My Pocket” Wed., Nov. ley. All are welcome. Child,” Mon., Nov. 24. Choose 9:15 to 12, 7:30 p.m. $7.50/$5.50/BAC mem- CAPS Meetings Potluck Dinner & Square Dance, host- 10:15 a.m. or 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Free. bers. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. Beat 2221, Tues., Nov. 4, 7 p.m. Christ ed by Unity in Diversity, Community Barbara Vick Early Childhood & Fam- 111th St. 773-445-3838. www.beverly- the King Church, 9225 S. Hamilton. 312- of Churches and Southsiders for Peace, ily Center, 2554 W. 113th St. Register at artcenter.org. 745-0620. Sat., Nov. 15, 6 p.m. $3/person or $5/ [email protected] or 773-535-2911. “Jersey Boys” Wed., Nov.19, 7:30 p.m. family. Trinity United Methodist Church, Court Advocacy Subcommittee, Wed., $7.50/$5.50/BAC members. Beverly 9848 S. Winchester. Bring a dish to share, Nov. 12, 1:30 p.m. 22nd District Police Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445- beverages are provided. 773-238-5589 or Station, 1900 W. Monterey. 312-745-0620. Seniors 3838. www.beverlyartcenter.org. 773-233-1420. Beat 2213, Thurs., Nov. 13, 7 p.m. Ridge Universal Family Connection, Inc. Open Tai Chi and Qigong for Seniors and Park, 9625 S. Longwood Dr. 312-745- Fitness & Health House, Fri., Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. All Abilities, every Tues., 11 a.m. to 0620. 1350 W. 103rd St. 773-881-1711, info@ 12:15 p.m. $10/session. Immanuel Unit- Senior Subcommittee, Tues., Nov. 25, Praise & Sweat Zumba Class with a ufcinc.org. ed Church of Christ, 9815 S. Campbell, 10:30 a.m. 22nd District Police Station, Gospel Twist, Mon., Nov. 3, 10 and 17, Evergreen Park. 773-955-4961 or www. 1900 W. Monterey. 312-745-0620. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Donations appreciated. annayork.ning.com. Bethany Union Church, 1750 W. 103rd Music Life, Music & Songs of Judy Garland St. 773-779-0123, www.bethanyunion- Big Band Family Bash, Sat., Nov. 1, and Liberace, Tues., Nov. 4, 10 a.m. Churches church.org. 7-10 p.m. $25/adults, $15/children. Platinum Adventures Club. First Nation- Annual Bazaar & Craft Fair, Sat., Diabetes Tool Kit Support Group, Ridge Academy, 2501 W. 103rd St. 773- al Bank of Evergreen Park, 3960 W. 95th Nov. 1, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bethany Union Wed., Nov. 5, 9-10 a.m. Free. Little Com- 233-0033. St. 773-239-2265. Church, 1750 W. 103rd St. 773-779- pany of Mary Hospital, 2800 W. 95th St., Organ Recital with a member of The Barbara Rinella historical presenta- 0123, or bethanyunionchurch.org. Evergreen Park. 708-422-6200. Organ Historical Society, Sun., Nov. tion, Wed., Nov. 5, 12 p.m. $45. Platinum Sip N Stitch craft program, Sat. Nov. 1, 8 Intro to Yoga 4-week session, Thurs., 9, 3 p.m. Bethany Union Church, 1750 Adventures Club. Ridge Country Club, and 15, 12 to 2 p.m. Free. Bethany Union Nov. 6 through Dec. 4, 7:15 to 8:30 W. 103rd St. 773-779-0123, www.beth- 10522 S. California Ave. 773-239-2265. Church, 1750 W. 103rd St. 773-710-0660 p.m. $60. Beverly Yoga Center, 1917 W. anyunionchurch.org. 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Platinum Adventures Club. Bev- lowing 10:30 a.m. worship. Dinner Park. 708-422-6200. seniors over 65, $5/students, free for erly Bank & Trust Community Room, tickets are $12/adult and $6/children. Beverly Hills Turkey Trot, Sat., Nov. children under 12. For tickets, call 1-800- 10258 S. Western Ave. 773-239-2265. Bethany Union Church, 1750 W. 103rd 29. Route winds through north Beverly. 838-3006 or www.southwestsymphony. St. 773-779-0123, www.bethanyunion- Register now at www.the19thward.com. com. church.org. Theater Schools “Young Frankenstein,” Beverly The- Meetings & Programs Family & Kids atre Guild, Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 and 2. $24. Morgan Park High School Open House Electronic/Hazardous Waste Collec- Baer Theater, Morgan Park Academy, 95th Street Business Association Hal- for Prospective Students, Sat., Nov. 1, 10 tion, sponsored by the Green Sanctuary 2153 W. 111th St. Tickets: www.beverly- loween Walk, Fri., Oct. 31, 3-5 p.m. 95th a.m. to 1 p.m. Sessions begin at 10 a.m., Group of Beverly Unitarian Church, Sat., theatreguild.org or 773-BTG-TIXS. St. between Western and Ashland. 11 a.m. and noon. MPHS, 1744 W. Pryor Nov. 1, 8:30 to 11 a.m. Monetary dona- Ave. Open to 7th and 8th graders, and in- “Plaid Tidings: A Forever Plaid Chicago Kids “Princess and the Pea,” tions to help defray expenses are appreci- coming freshmen. 773-535-2550. Christmas,” Nov. 21, 22, 23 and Dec. Company, selected weekdays and Satur- ated. Beverly Unitarian Church parking 5, 6, 7. Fri. and Sat. shows at 7:30 p.m., days through Nov. 26. Beverly Arts Cen- lot, 10244 S. Longwood Dr. Contact Ei- Christ the King Open House for grades Sun. show at 3:30 p.m. $22/$20 BAC ter, 2407 W. 111th St. $12/single tickets, leen Klees, [email protected], 773-968- Pre-k through 1st, Thurs., Nov. 13, members. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. Groups of 20 or more $6 to $9 each. Call 3396 or Fran Sowa, frannevpk@yaho. 6-7:30 p.m. Christ the King School, 9240 111th St. 773-445-3838, www.beverly- the Box Office at 773-205-9600, or visit com, 708-423-6392. S. Hoyne Ave. 773-779-3329. artcenter.org. www.ChicagoKidsCompany.com or e- Genealogy Workshop hosted by the Barnard School LSC, Mon., Nov. 17, mail [email protected]. Dewalt Mechlin Chapter of the National 6:30 p.m. Barnard School, 10354 S. Society of the Daughters of the Ameri- Charles St. 773-535-2625. Writers Group Film can Revolution, Sat., Nov. 1, 10 a.m. to Clissold School LSC, Mon., Nov. 17, 7 2 p.m. Free. Ridge Historical Society, p.m. Clissold School, 2350 W. 110th Pl. “Magic in the Moonlight” Wed., Nov. Longwood Writers Guild critique group 10621 S. Seeley Ave. Suzanne Smith, 773-535-2560. for adult creative writers, Mon., Nov. 10 5, 7:30 p.m. $7.50/$5.50/BAC mem- 773-791-9747. bers. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. Sutherland LSC, Tues., Nov. 18, 6:30 and 24. 7 p.m. BAPA Community Room, 111th St. 773-445-3838. www.beverly- Adult Spirituality Series featuring Dr. p.m. Sutherland Auditorium, 10015 S. 11109 S. Longwood Dr. longwoodwrit- artcenter.org. Terry Nelson-Johnson, Wed., Nov. 5, Leavitt. [email protected].

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By Kristin Boza Long-time readers of The Villager may remember Village Vignettes, the series of charming ink drawings of popular Bev- erly Hills/Morgan Park architecture cre- ated by the late Jack Simmerling. Sim- merling, a noted artist, proprietor of The Heritage Gallery and beloved neighbor, created a unique drawing for each issue of The Villager and came up with the idea to ask readers to identify the building or home. Grace Kuikman, BAPA’s editor for The Villager, worked with Simmerling on a variety of projects over the years, in- cluding his drawings of the Home Tour houses each year. “One day, Jack called and said he had Vicky Simmerling, owner of The Heritage Gallery, an idea for The Villager: a monthly ar- created the Village Vignettes exhibit that show- chitectural treasure hunt for which he cases her father’s work. (Photo by Rebecca Healy) would draw a detail from one of the com- munity’s many outstanding buildings and runs The Heritage Gallery. “BAPA liked homes, and people could guess where the idea and I thought it was something the building was,” Kuikman said. “He for the community and for Jack, espe- named them Village Vignettes and from cially now that we are working hard to the moment the column first ran, readers promote art and artists [in Beverly Hills/ loved it. Many people would identify the Morgan Park],” Both said. correct location, and we’d have a random Both was a longtime customer of Sim- drawing to determine the winner, with merling’s, first visiting The Heritage Gal- the winners receiving Jack’s original lery in 1969. “We were in there every few drawing.” weeks and Jack was always gracious and Village Vignettes and BAPA really went accommodating,” he said. “I was in the hand-in-hand, according to Kuikman. process of paying for one of his paint- “BAPA is a steward of the neighborhood ings when Jack told me that the value and our historic housing, and the series was actually far greater than what he first thought it to be. However, he held to his Decorating & Remodeling really put a focus on not just appreciating the buildings Jack drew, but on taking a quoted price.” closer look at the details that make these “Jack’s sketches are but one small proof buildings so special,” she said. “Jack’s of his generosity,” Both said. “He gave intent was to get people out, enjoying back to the community that supported him. that specialness and discovering new With his fame, he could have moved on, homes and buildings to wonder at.” but his roots were here and they ran deep.” One happy by-product of the project “When Vic Both had the idea to do a was receiving personal memories from permanent exhibit of Jack’s Village Vi- neighbors about Simmerling’s work. gnettes in the BAPA Community Room, “People often shared stories about [the it was like coming full circle,” Kuikman buildings],” Kuikman said. “One man said. “It’s a lasting tribute to the fabulous wrote about his memories of taking piano historic architecture of Beverly Hills/ lessons in one of the houses when he was Morgan Park and to the man who made a child, other people wrote about visits to those buildings come alive for all of us some of the homes, or having grown up for so many years.” in one of the houses. Some people knew A brochure of the Village Vignettes was Experience Beverly-Morgan Park all about the history of the homes, or created to accompany the exhibit, ac- about the people who lived there. Village cording to Kuikman. “People can take a A Community of History & Style! Vignettes sparked people’s nostalgia.” brochure and find all the houses that Jack Now, Simmerling’s Village Vignettes drew, and on the way to see those houses, live in BAPA’s community room, a per- they will see many more,” she said. “I manent exhibit as a testament to the rich think his Village Vignettes did what Jack history and architecture of Beverly Hills/ wanted them to do: encourage people to Morgan Park and the artistic talent who take a closer look.” captured that specialness. The permanent The Village Vignettes exhibit is current- exhibit is the brainchild of longtime Bev- ly being completed in BAPA’s Commu- erly Hills/Morgan Park neighbor Victor nity Room, 11109 S. Longwood Dr. The Both, who also provided a generous do- Community Room hosts many neighbor- nation to get the exhibit up and running. hood meetings and small events, so Sim- Both got the idea while talking with merling’s work can be on display and Simmerling’s daughter, Vicky, who now enjoyed by everyone who visits.

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By Kristin Boza “We are thankful that when they get A large portion of BAPA’s work rests together with their friends, they do not in ensuring that the schools in Beverly have to travel to the far corners of the city Hills/Morgan Park are fully supported. in order to do so. Because the school is in With the newly instituted wall-to-wall our neighborhood, we are able to know International Baccalaureate (IB) program our daughters’ teachers and their friends’ at Morgan Park High School (MPHS), -Fresh,full and fragrant.... parents,” she said. local families are taking new a look at the Both Beth and her husband have lived education that their children can receive moisture retentive Frasier overseas and have first-hand experience right in our own community. Two local Fir trees arriving for day after being in the minority. “We believe this is families are sharing their experiences in Thanksgiving ! a positive experience for our daughters to the hopes that others will follow suit. -fresh garland,wreaths and have as well,” she said. “So even though Christmas greens for contain- our neighborhood is racially diverse, the The White/Barnes Family school is not. The experience broadens Denise White and her husband never ers! our daughters’ experiences and horizons thought that they would send their son, -workshops,visit with Santa in a way that a selective enrollment or Christion Barnes, a senior, to MPHS. and Christmas cheer ....stop private school nearby could not.” Christion spent his elementary years in in for information on all our The Nelsons are active in the MPHS Catholic schools, until Denise was laid November and December hap- community and work hard to better the off when Christion was in junior high. Denise White and her son, Christion Barnes. (Photo by Rebecca Healy) school. “There will always be specific They enrolled Christion at Clissold penings classes or policies that we may be frus- School and quickly fell in love with the ask questions and can really reach their The Nelsons also appreciate the short trated by; and that’s true in college and Middle Years IB program offered there. teachers outside of the classroom.” commute to school for their daughters. CONTINUED ON PAGE 27 “After seeing how great the IB program White strongly believes that having a at Clissold was, we decided to take a variety of schools in the area will appeal closer look at Morgan Park,” White said. to every family. When Christion graduated from Clis- “Not all kids will do well in a pri- Deck the Halls with Beautiful Seasonal Items! sold, White contacted the MPHS football vate school or charter school or public coach to ask about the tryout process. school,” she said. “I think for any neigh- Open 7 days a week “Right away, the coach offered to let him borhood, there should be a variety since come practice with the team over the kids thrive in different situations and en- summer before freshman year,” she said. vironments. Inside of MPHS, you will “During this time, we did have him ap- find all kinds of different people and can ply to some private schools, but he really see the different sides of the students.” wanted to stay at MPHS.” White attended Simeon High School, White began further researching MPHS, which has a long history of rivalry with meeting with the IB team and other MPHS. Despite her loyalty to her high teachers at the school. “I found out how school she said, “I can honestly say that I rigorous the IB program is at MPHS, and love MPHS! I’m very glad my son went in a way, I was glad I was laid off be- there and he was challenged with the cur- cause I don’t think we ever would have riculum.” considered MPHS otherwise,” she said. Christion is currently exploring his col- The White/Barnes family is very in- lege options, and is considering attend- volved in the school, attending meetings ing Howard University, University of Il- and volunteering as much as they can. linois, or Florida A&M University. “Once we started to get to know peo- ple and the school, I realized we made The Nelson Family a great choice. I’m very proud that my Beth and Don Nelson’s three daughters child went to MPHS. There’s a big mis- began their education at Kellogg School conception that the school is too rough. in kindergarten. Now, AmyLynn, a se- Don’t forget our We were initially worried because some nior, and Hannah, a junior, attend MPHS, of the kids may have experienced or seen while Emily, 6th grade, remains at Kel- Farmer’s Market some rough things in their lives that our logg. son hadn’t experienced, but it is totally Beth Nelson appreciates the academic 10-3 every Saturday different and we haven’t had any prob- rigor at MPHS and the opportunities until Dec.20th lems.” the IB program provided her daughters. Visit with Santa! White credits the teachers with their “Our children are able to study fields strong devotion to the school and their that are usually not part of a high school students. curriculum. They have studied and writ- Fresh, full and fragrant.... Fresh Garland, Wreaths “Whenever I have a problem or a ques- ten lengthy papers about ancient Egypt, moisture retentive Frasier Fir and Christmas Greens tion, I’m able to reach someone. I can Celtic culture and music, the impact of for Containers! email any teacher and get a response the Danish monarchy on the survival Trees arriving the day after back right away; that’s a big thing for of Danish Jews during WWII and they Thanksgiving ! Workshops & Christmas me and I truly appreciate that,” she said. even learned to play the cello,” she said. “Christion’s teachers put in so much time “These areas of independent study have Cheer outside of the classroom. His calculus allowed them to pursue their own areas ...stop in for information on teacher even sent out packets during the of interest within the rigor of high school. all our November and summer so he and his friends were able There are many high-quality teachers December happenings to start working on it before school even that are both expert in their field and in started. Christion is even Twitter friends the skills needed to teach their subject with his teachers, so they are able to matter.” 10754 S. 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Proud Supporter of Tinley Park PAWS, SpecialSpaces.org & Beverly Theater Guild November 2014 Page 14 Get Connected Christ the King School 2014 School Showcase FALL OPEN HOUSE Learn more about the schools that serve our Beverly Hills/Morgan Park neighbors at CK Note: Invitations to send informa- Pre-K through First Grade tion for this section were sent to area schools. The schools that sent articles Thursday, November 13 • 6-7:30 p.m. are included in this showcase. CATHOLIC SCHOOLS WEEK Brother Rice High School Brother Rice High School, 10001 S. OPEN HOUSE Pulaski, will host open houses for pro- Sunday, January 25 • 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. spective students and families on Sun., Nov. 2 and 23, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., offering individualized tours of the school. Ad- • Low Student:Teacher Ratio • Differentiated ministration, teachers, coaches and staff Instruction will be present to answer any questions • Balanced Literacy regarding Brother Rice and the admis- Grant received through • Nurturing sions process. partnership with Roosevelt faith-filled Brother Rice is proud of the outstanding University atmosphere Drama achievements of its Crusader students. Athletics The Class of 2015 has nine National • Full and part-time • Strong Sense Merit Commended Students, who scored Preschool Program of Community- Student Council in the top 5% of more than 1.4 million stu- Mock Trial • State-of-the-Art Apple Friendships that Extra dents who took the Preliminary SAT/Na- Violin / Guitar tional Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test, last a lifetime Curricular Technology Choir / Band and one National Merit Semi-Finalist; he 9240 S. Hoyne 773.779.3329 ck-school.org facebook.com/ckschoolchicago scored in the top 1% of the same group. An amazing 25% of the Class of 2015 -- the top 52 seniors -- have an average ACT score of 30.6. The middle 50% of the class has an average ACT score of 26.8. High Crusader ACT test scores are one of the reasons that 81% of the Class of 2014 were admitted into the colleges of their first choice. Additionally, 39 Brother Rice students are Advanced Placement Scholars. To be an AP Scholar, a student must pass three or more AP exams. Brother Rice offers 15 Advanced Placement and 11 dual credit courses in conjunction with Loyola, St. Xavier, and St. Mary’s Universities. Brother Rice has made great strides by adding state-of-the-art technology with new fiber optic Internet, a 1-to-1 Chromebook initiative, a new robotics club, and a fully-outfitted broadcast pro- duction studio. Families who would like to learn more about Brother Rice are encouraged to visit during one of the open houses and sched- ule a date for a prospective student to shadow. The entrance exam for 8th grade boys will be held Sat., Jan. 10, 8 a.m. Visit www.BrotherRice.org to register to shadow or request information. Con- tact Admissions Director Tim O’Connell ’03, [email protected] or773-429- 4312, for more information. Chicago High School for Agricultural Sciences The Chicago High School for Agricul- tural Sciences, 3857 W. 111th St., offers a four year college preparatory program that prepares students for professions in one of hundreds of careers within the field of agriculture. As freshman, along with college pre- paratory education classes like math and science, students are introduced to ag- riculture through their Ag Careers and Leadership & Basic Agricultural Science classes. As sophomores, Pathway Rota- tion: Introduction to Agricultural Science is offered, giving the students a more in- depth look at the different areas in agri- culture. As juniors, a career pathway is chosen as an area of concentration for the next two years. Whether it be Agricultural Finance, Agriculture Mechanics, Animal Science, Food Science & Technology or Horticulture, each student acquires mar- ketable skills in their chosen concentra- tion area. De La Salle High School De La Salle Institute will host open houses for prospective students Wed., Nov. 5, 6 to 8 p.m., at the Lourdes Hall Campus for Young Women, 1040 W. 32nd Pl., and the De La Salle Institute Campus for Young Men, 3434 S. Michigan Ave. Page 15 November 2014 2014 School Showcase Learn more about the schools that serve our Beverly Hills/Morgan Park neighbors alarger, global context, challenging stu- credits. Students who do not live in the dents to step outside their comfort zones attendance area can still make applica- and their zip codes. tion to the 7th and 8th grade Academic Morgan Park Academy graduates Center and the 9th-12th grade World Lan- emerge as confident young adults, origi- guage and International Studies as well nal thinkers and creative problem solvers as the International Baccalaureate Mid- who have seen their hard work pay divi- dle Years Program. dends. They possess a keen interest in the Over the summer, the school received interwoven cultures, challenges, and op- school-wide American with Disabilities portunities of our complex world. They Act upgrades and the school’s science progress into the next stages of their labs received state-of-the-art renova- lives well-prepared for advanced college tions. coursework and poised to meet and ex- Morgan Park High School offers a rig- ceed the high expectations they refined at orous curriculum that includes advanced MPA. For more information about MPA, placement (AP) classes in biology, call 773-881-6700. chemistry, calculus, statistics, English Morgan Park High School literature, English language, Spanish Morgan Park High School, 1744 W. language, psychology, economics and Pryor, continues a tradition of excellence studio arts. that has prevailed since 1916. Approxi- Recent sports accolades include the mately 1450 students attend school on boys varsity basketball team winning the Mount Carmel High School students. (Supplied photo) the 25-acre campus in historic Beverly IHSA Class 3A championship for the past Hills/Morgan Park. two years. Additionally, Morgan Park Information: John Brogan, Director of dialogue, infuse relevance into lessons, Morgan Park High School will have an takes pride in its numerous city champi- Admissions, 312-842-7355 ext. 114 or and forge meaningful connections with open house for prospective students on onships in baseball, girls and boys tennis, [email protected]. students because they know real learning Sat. Nov. 1, 9 a.m. to noon, open to 7th boys and girls bowling, pom-pon squad, and freshman football. Morgan Park is Morgan Park Academy takes real relationships. and 8th graders, and incoming freshmen. also home to competitive golf, water Morgan Park Academy, 2153 W, 111th The school’s spacious, self-contained Empehi is led by the administrative polo, volleyball, softball and many other St., is the South Side’s small-scale in- campus quad, ringed by ivied brick build- team of principal Dr. Carolyn Epps, and athletic teams. dependent school for real learning, with ings, creates outdoor space for study and assistant principals Edward Rosa and down-to-earth students who learn best play, along with opportunities for regular Gail Tennial. MPHS is a neighborhood Mother McAuley when they see how their learning can interaction. school with a wall-to-wall International High School go beyond the boundaries of classroom, All students learn best when they ap- Baccalaureate Program. All 9th and 10th Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High campus, neighborhood, and even city to ply concepts to real life. The Academy grade students participate in a IB Middle School, 3737 W. 99th St., is a Catholic influence the wider world. has designed an experiential curriculum Years-designed curriculum with IB- educational community committed to The Academy’s small, discussion-based to take students outside the classroom to trained teachers. Morgan Park students providing a quality secondary education classes encourage full-voiced participa- explore and experiment. also benefit from academic partnerships for young women. Since 1956, Mother tion and safe intellectual risk-taking, Moreover, the Morgan Park Academy with St. Xavier University and Chicago McAuley has excelled in providing an giving every student the opportunity to shows students the world. Scores of MPA State University. Students can take uni- academic and spiritual education to thou- speak up and stand out. students travel abroad each year, and on versity courses on a university campus, sands of young women. 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Girls at Queen of Peace have choices, from unique electives to hands-on- Open House workplace experiences and college Open to all families credit programs. Sunday, November 9 12:00 to 2:00pm Girls at Queen of Peace excel through a nationally recognized curriculum, PLTW Project Lead the Sneak Preview Way. Queen of Peace introduced this program of study to ignite our Shadow Day Full STEAM Ahead courses and is 7th & 8th Grade Girls one of only two all-girls high schools Friday, November 7 in the nation to offer PLTW. Monday, November 10

G i r l s a t Q u e e n o f P e a c e b e n e fi t from this collaborative learning. PLTW Fun Night @ Peace provides a proven path to students for Junior High Girls college scholarships, preferred college Friday, December 12 admission and career success in areas 6:00 to 8:00pm underserved by young women.

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Discussion and professional reading of Art Gallery | Exhibitions NEW ONYX Theatre’s 20-year revival of East Texas Hot Links by Eugene Lee, 38th Annual BAC Art Competition coming to the BAC in spring, 2015! Opening Reception and Awards Fri, Nov. 7, 6-8pm FREE Event Interviewed by David Alan Grier This prestigious juried exhibit features 38 pieces by 29 artists selected from 147 entries submitted. Cash awards totaling Mon, Nov 17, 2014 7:30pm $5,000 generously funded by Beverly Bank and Trust. $25/$23 BAC members Emmy Award-winning comedian David Alan Grier School of Fine Arts interviews Court Theater’s Resident Artist Ron OJ Parson, with special performances by Tony-nominated Chicago Pick & Choose One Time Workshops blues vocalist Felicia Fields and an excerpt from Sip wine and paint at Art Night Out, grab friends Mercedes White’s Genesis by Chicago’s “Millennial for guaranteed laughs at Improv & Beer, build a Generation” multicultural ensemble Definition Theatre. gingerbread dream house, budding ballerinas will love our “Frozen” Tutu Party, aspiring drummers rock at the Percussion Party, create beautiful holiday cards... there’s something for everyone! “This holiday musical has harmony and hilarity, Winter Class Schedule a hit for all ages!” Online Soon! 100+ classes for adults, teens and children in visual arts, theatre, dance, music and fit- ness. Our professional instructors provide world-class arts education to students of all levels and backgrounds, building skills that develop imagination, concentration, leadership, teamwork, and creativity. BAC Star Productions Featuring Our Talented Theatre Students Knight at Dawn: A Magic Tree House Adventure Nov 7, 8 (performers ages 5-11) The Hobbit Nov. 21, 22, 23 Nov 14,15 Dec. 5, 6, 7, 2014 (performers ages 12-18) Fri/Sat 7:30 pm Sun 3:30 pm BACinema $22/$20 BAC members Independent, foreign and documentary films with the occasional Perfect for family outings or a unique office holiday party! classic. Affordable wine, beer and snacks available, free parking. Group rates available, call 773-445-3838 for details. Every Wed, 7:30 pm $7.50/$5.50 BAC members Special Deal for Villager Readers! Nov 5 Magic in the Moonlight (PG-13, RT 1:37) Use code “jingle” when ordering tickets Nov 12 Rocks In My Pocket (Not rated, RT 1:28) for 10% off your order.(Offer good thru 11/14/14) Nov 19 Jersey Boys (R, RT 2:14) Dec 3 The Hundred Foot Journey (PG, RT 2:02)

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November 2014 Page 18 Dec. 12. The open house is scheduled for Come see why there’s Sun., Dec. 7 at noon. The entrance exam School for the class of 2019 is Sat., Jan 10. 8 a.m. never been a better The Saint Ignatius College Prep Class of Showcase 2014 had 11 National Merit Scholarship time to be a Crusader! CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE finalists and 23 commended students. Open House some of the nation’s top colleges and uni- The Class of 2014 also had 6 finalists and versities. To attend, RSVP by Nov. 24 to 4 outstanding participants in the National Sunday, November 2nd: Bill Nolan, 773-324-1020, ext. 265. Achievement Scholarship Program along Sunday, November 23rd: To recognize academic excellence, with 135 Illinois State Scholars. 11AM - 1PM Mount Carmel will once again offer re- Saint Ignatius employs 146 administra- newable academic scholarship opportu- tors, professional staff, and faculty, 84% nities for incoming freshmen who take of whom hold a master’s degree or high- the Entrance Exam at Mount Carmel, er. The student-to-administrator/profes- Sat., Jan. 10. Every incoming freshman sional staff/faculty ratio is 10:1 and the who tests at the 90th percentile or above student-to-faculty ratio is 14:1. Find out will receive an academic scholarship. more at www.ignatius.org. Those scoring 99% will receive full tuition for the student’s freshman year; St. Rita High School $4000 reduction per year for the stu- St. Rita High School is a magnet for dent’s sophomore through senior years; higher learning, attracting the best since the student must maintain a GPA of 4.0 or 1905. More than 23,000 Ritamen can say higher. Those scoring 90 to 98% receive they are proud graduates of this legend- • 25% of the Class of 2015, the top 52 se- • 9 National Merit Commended Students a $2000 reduction per year; the student ary Catholic school. Currently, students niors, have an average ACT score of 30.6. and 1 National Merit Semi-Finalist must maintain a GPA of 3.75 or higher. are drawn to St. Rita from over 200 gram- • 15 Advanced Placement and 11 dual credit in the Class of 2015 For more information on attending an mar schools and 50 cities and towns. th courses in conjunction with Loyola, St. •39 Advanced Placement Scholars - open house, scheduling a shadow day, or Marking its 110 academic year, St. Rita Xavier, and St. Mary's Universities students who passed 3 or more AP exams taking the entrance exam at Mount Car- is deeply committed to the Augustinian • 71 Eucharistic ministers in our senior class to get credit for college mel, contact Bill Nolan, Director of En- core values of Truth, Unity and Love. were recently commissioned while at Brother Rice rollment and Admissions, 773-324-1020, Those values are ever-present as young • 165 members in the marching band is • State-of-the-art technology -�ber optic ext. 265 or [email protected]. men experience a high school career in a strong & growing... Internet, Chromebooks, robotics, and a strong, competitive environment. Saint Ignatius College Prep broadcast production studio Always committed to providing the Saint Ignatius College Prep, 1076 W best college-preparatory curriculum, St. Roosevelt Rd., is a Jesuit Catholic school Rita’s three academic programs provide To schedule a shadow day or Crusader Clash in the heart of Chicago that provides a di- over 15 AP classes and all the tools nec- campus tour, please register online Tuesday, November verse community dedicated to educating essary for Ritamen to be successful in or contact Tim O'Connell 25th, 6PM young men and women for lives of faith, college. love, service and leadership. The class of 2014 earned over ([email protected]). Through outstanding teaching and per- $15,000,000 in merit-based college sonal formation, the school challenges its scholarships. Most impressive of all, talented student body to intellectual ex- over 98% of graduates go on to a higher BrotherRice.org/Admissions cellence, integrity, and life-long learning education. and growth. Inspired by the gospel of Je- Being a member of the St. Rita family sus Christ, this community strives to use /BrotherRice #WeAreBR /BR_Recruiting also requires a commitment to communi- God’s gifts to promote social justice for ty service. Students volunteer each week the greater glory of God. of the academic year. Brother Rice High School | 10001 South Pulaski Road | Chicago | 773-429-4300 Campus visits are available through CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE

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December 12th Page 19 November 2014 four academic tracks to meet the differ- School ent abilities of students. This year Marist launched an iPad program for freshmen Showcase and sophomores. By the 2016-2017 school year, Marist will be a fully 1:1 CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE iPad school. This change allows teach- With Fr. Tom McCarthy, OSA, at the ers to stretch the confines of a traditional helm as St. Rita High School’s chairman, classroom, and gives students access to Ritamen have a sense of strong Catholic information at their fingertips. values and the desire to make a differ- Spiritual formation is the school’s foun- ence in their communities. dation, and students participate in year- Getting a well-rounded St. Rita educa- level retreats, a variety of service proj- tion doesn’t just happen in the classroom. ects, and monthly liturgies and prayer Over 92% of all Ritamen participate in at services. Students are invited to share least one sport or activity. Come on out to their faith through mission trips to out- a St. Rita game and you will feel the ex- of-state and international locations. citement and “never give up” mentality. Marist offers more than 35 clubs and Last academic year, St. Rita High activities. With offerings from art to School won the prestigious Chicago ultimate Frisbee and bass fishing to de- Catholic League title in football, basket- bate team, there is a place for everyone ball and baseball - -an accomplishment at Marist. Additionally, Marist offers 26 that has happened only one other time in sports, and regularly garners local, state the 105+ year history of the league. and national accolades. Located on a 37-acre campus at 77th and Located on a 55-acre campus at 4200 Western, St. Rita has recently built the West 115th Street in Chicago, Marist of- McCarthy Center, an unparalleled stu- fers facilities to meet the needs of today’s dent center open until 6 p.m. on school students. Marist invites all 6th through days, upgraded its library into a state-of- 8th graders to spend a Friday at Marist the-art research center, renovated its sci- through Dec. 12. Register at www.marist. ence labs, and replaced Doyle Stadium’s net or 773-881-5330. Marist’s open turf with a next-generation, top-of-the- house for all prospective families is Sun., Open House Dates (Institute Campus & Lourdes Hall) line playing surface. All this work was INSTITUTE CAMPUS Nov. 23, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and offers • Wednesday, November 5, 2014 completed without using a single tuition FOR YOUNG MEN tours, information, and more. 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm dollar. 3434 S. Michigan Ave. Chicago, IL 60616 • Saturday, December 6, 2014 Visit St. Rita’s open house Sun., Nov. 2, 9:00 am - Noon noon to 3 p.m. Elementary Schools LOURDES HALL CAMPUS Honors Fair and Information Night Marist High School Wednesday, November 19, 2014 Barnard School FOR YOUNG WOMEN Marist High School, 4200 W. 115th St., 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm Many community members have been 1040 W. 32nd Place is a Catholic, college-prep, co-ed high Chicago, IL 60608 At the Institute Campus for all interested students. intrigued by the changes they see oc- school working for more than 50 years curring at Barnard School, 104th and Entrance Exam Date to make Jesus Christ known and loved Saturday, January 10, 2015 at 8:00 am Charles. Barnard teachers, staff and in the Marist Brothers’ tradition, while All students seeking admission to De La Salle should take families are thrilled about new programs, 312.842.7355 preparing students for higher education the entrance exam at the Institute Campus on Test Day. services, academics and enrichment op- www.dls.org and life. Please bring $25 test fee and No. 2 pencils. portunities, and they want to invite the Marist has a tradition of providing a rig- community in to learn more about what’s orous curriculum that both supports and challenges students. The school provides CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE 130364_DLS 5x8_Villager.indd 1 10/23/14 9:28 AM

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Open House: Sunday, November 9, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. Honors Program Preview: Tuesday, November 25, 6 p.m. Open House: WE Thursday, December 4, 6 - 8 p.m. Entrance Exam: Saturday, January 10, 8 a.m. Shadow Days and Tours: Grammar school students can register for a Shadow Day any day Mount Carmel is in session. Contact the enrollment office to schedule your Shadow Day or private tour.

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www.MCHS.org facebook.com/MountCarmelHS twitter.com/MountCarmelHS Living with Zeal for God, for Life, for Learning November 2014 Page 20 discuss curriculum, and share informa- ter world for each and every one of us. student has the opportunity to learn a School tion about Barnard culture and special Council Oak Montessori School, 11130 language, participate in the fine arts, and programs. There will be demonstrations S. Longwood Dr., was organized by a become skilled at computer science. The from the after school programs as well as group of parents in response to the need band program, led by Ken Stiak, and Showcase information on the Middle Years Interna- for elementary level Montessori educa- strings program, led by Judy Lei, provide CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE tional Baccalaureate program. tion on the far south side of Chicago and an awesome experience for all musically neighboring suburbs. inclined students. All St. Barnabas stu- new at one of our community’s oldest Council Oak In the summer of 2003, the Children’s dents are also “mucho” excited for their schools. Montessori School House program for ages 3 to 6 came into weekly Spanish lessons, taught by Elisa Barnard School will host a commu- Council Oak Montessori School’s mis- being, a logical extension of the great Escamilla and also look forward to art nity open house Tues., Nov. 18, 5:30 sion is to help each child reach his or her work of the elementary school. classes with Cindy Wirtz. to 7 p.m. Teachers will be available to highest potential, thereby building a bet- The name “Council Oak” was inspired St. Barnabas sports programs include by a grand oak tree which once stood just volleyball, basketball, soccer, football  a few blocks from the site of the school. and golf. All students are welcome to In 1963, the tree was estimated to be be- participate and often do with enthusiasm  tween 650 and 750 years old, making and competitive edge. Go Buckeyes!  it the oldest tree in Illinois. In April of St. Barnabas After School Enrichment 1988, a severe wind storm brought the provides “something for everyone.” giant oak down and raised consciousness All classes are geared to all children of of the historical significance of the tree. all ages and interests. Art, tennis, math, The tree was called “Council Oak” be- Legos, yoga, Chess Club, Spanish Club, cause it was the site which Native Ameri- 4H, Cloverbuds and Pinterest are some cans from various tribes reportedly used of the classes that always fill up upon  to hold councils. According to the late enrollment. St. Barnabas is very fortu-  Robert Lane of the Ridge Historical So- nate to have parent volunteers with such •  ciety, it was logical to assume that tribes varied expertise who are willing to share   from Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin their talents with the students.   used the tree as a resting spot. (Beverly It’s a great time to be a St. Barnabas  Review, April 13, 1988.) As we think of Buckeye! Interested in seeing St. Barn- •  this old tree and the historical events, we abas up close? The open house will be  Multiple Classroom sets of IPADS are linked to the forests, animals, and peo- held on Sun., Jan. 25, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.   ple of this area from the past 700 years.  The tree serves as a symbol of the world • Preschools  the child is entering; of the linkage we   Beverly Montessori School have to the earth and to those who have  Beverly Mon- gone before us; and of the necessity to be •  tessori School, well-prepared to contribute to the future.  , Basketball 9916 S. Walden Council Oak Montessori School is cele-  Pkwy., recently brating 25 years of Montessori education. •  welcomed Kel- For more information, call 773-779-7606   ley Ciraulo as or visit www.counciloakmontessori.org.  Full time & Part time Head of School. •  St. Barnabas School “I look for-  St. Barnabas School, 10121 S. Long- ward to work- •  wood Dr., is a faith-filled environment ing with Linda Kelley Ciraulo that encourages its students to become Budewitz,  critical thinkers and independent, life- School Business Manager and Registrar,  long learners. The 2014-2015 school and the staff this school year and years to year is in full swing at St. Barnabas come,” Ciraulo said. “As a proud gradu- School. Its new principal, Elaine Gaffney ate of the Beverly Montessori class of has jumped right in, with many improve- 1985, I feel so fortunate and blessed to ments to the already stellar St. Barnabas be part of the Montessori family again..” curriculum. For the past 14 years, Ciraulo has been St. Barnabas Before and After Care Pro- involved locally in education both as a gram provides an attentive environment teacher and in administrative roles. She for students with busy working parents. has a BS in Elementary Education and State-of-the-art technology, under the an MA in Educational Leadership, and is direction of Della Cushing, is a valuable currently working toward her Montessori asset for both the students and teachers Administration Certification through the with the use of mimios in all classrooms, Seton Montessori Institute. the integration of iPads into the class- For more information on Beverly Mon- room, and laptops for students and teach- tessori School, contact Ciraulo at kcirau- ers alike. [email protected] or 773-239-7635, or St. Barnabas encourages its students to visit www.beverlymontessorischool.org. become well-rounded individuals. Each Page 21 November 2014 Gobbling Up Some Old Traditions for Thanksgiving Feasts By Carol Flynn out doubt on the menu. Historians also dinner: Oyster soup; cod with egg sauce; potatoes; roasted broccoli; mince and Thanksgiving Day is a uniquely Ameri- believe that seafood was a major com- lobster salad; roast turkey with cran- pumpkin pie; apple tarts; Indian pudding; can holiday, and more so than any other ponent of the feast, this being New Eng- berry sauce; mixed pickles; mangoes; apples, nuts, and raisins. holiday, is associated with a certain “tra- land by the coast. Mussels, lobster, bass, pickled peaches; cold slaw and celery; For more information on the history of ditional” menu – turkey, bread stuffing, clams and oysters were readily available. boiled ham; chicken pie ornamented; Thanksgiving, visit smithsonian.com, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet pota- The first Thanksgiving was very heavy jelly; mashed potatoes browned; toma- nationalgeographic.com, history.com, toes, cranberry jelly and pumpkin pie are on animal protein. toes; boiled onions; canned corn; sweet and other history websites. the normal fare. But some of these items The vegetables cultivated at the time in- were certainly NOT on the menu for the cluded corn, pumpkins, squash, turnips, first celebration of the settlers who gave garlic, onions, beans, carrots, lettuce, us the original reason to be thankful. spinach and cabbage. The pumpkins Living on the Edge The first “Thanksgiving” celebration would have been roasted. Fruits avail- recorded in American history occurred able for gathering included blueberries, Observations & inspirations from Beverly Hills/Morgan Park in 1621 in Plymouth, Mass. as a harvest plums, grapes and gooseberries. Cran- By Heidi Van Howe feast. The celebrants were the 100 or so berries were there but it was another 50 English Protestants, forever after known years before there were reports of boiling Living on the edge of the city has its advantages: a beautiful neighborhood, diverse affectionately in American history as the them with sugar to make a jelly. community, dedicated businesses and city amenities. Our neighborhood has so much Pilgrims, who had split from the Church Flint corn, the multi-colored Indian going on!, including a visit from Dr. Frankenstein and his monster. The Beverly The- of England and come to the New World corn, was plentiful at the first harvest. atre Guild (BTG) treats audiences to its local area premier of “The New Mel Brooks on the Mayflower the year before; and Most likely, the corn was turned into Musical Young Frankenstein.” BTG, the oldest community theatre in Chicago, is the Wampanoag people, the Native cornmeal, which was boiled and pounded celebrating the 40-year anniversary of Mel Brooks’ classic movie featuring parody, American tribe that had lived in the area into a thick corn mush or porridge that comedy, and live music. for over 12,000 years. was occasionally sweetened with molas- BTG’s immediate past president, Glenn Hering, now actively involved in graphics, Early relations between Native Ameri- ses. This was called Indian pudding, a photography and program books, knew “Young Frankenstein” was a prime choice for cans and the European settlers were take on the English fondness for “hasty BTG’s musical, noting “Seasonally it seemed right [appearing] around Halloween – very cordial. The Wampanoag showed pudding.” it’s fresh.” BTG inspires to evoke a fun memory of the classic comedy movie while the Pilgrims how to fish and hunt in the Herbs, and nuts like chestnuts, walnuts introducing it to others who are new to the story. Both Hering and BTG’s current area, and how to cultivate the native food and beechnuts, were plentiful from the president, Emil Zbella, beam with pride when they speak of their local talent, which plants and gather fruit. forests. Along with onion, these would includes more than actors. In fact, it takes a devoted crew to handle the myriad mov- Some items we take for granted now have been used for stuffing the fowl and ing parts, special effects and costuming in order to finely tune BTG’s productions. were not around 400 years ago. For start- flavoring dishes. Such dedication is found in Tom Fagan, BTG Director and Choreographer. As a ers, there were no sweet or white pota- The celebration itself was a three-day young child, Tom’s excess energy landed him in dance classes where he learned to toes. Potatoes did not come up to North event, with feasting, ball games, singing channel his creative abilities. That same drive resides in Tom today, who sees “Young America from South America for another and dancing. Assumedly, grace was said Frankenstein” as an iconic movie and wants his audience to see the story “in a differ- 100 years. Also, the Pilgrims had not yet before meals, but it was several years ent format but still delivering the same amount of laughs.” Fagan’s wishes are duly planted wheat fields so there were no later that an official prayer service was fulfilled through scenes including a titillating hayride, harrowing nightmare scene and, pies and no bread. The sugar rations had added to the annual harvest celebration of course, a terrifying 7-foot monster. quickly been depleted so there were no to give thanks for rain after a two-month Enthusiastic actors, along with an orchestra, keep this musical alive and fun. Special jellies or sweet desserts to be made. The drought. effects include clever use of intense color and lighting, shadows, fog and video to cre- Pilgrims had brought no large livestock Fast forward to 1827, and Sarah Jose- ate a drama full of suspense, excitement and laughs. Allow BTG to extend the Hallow- with them on the Mayflower, only chick- pha Hale, editor of the popular Godey’s een spirit with its talented cast and crew – an excellent choice for the season. ens and perhaps a few pigs, so there were Lady’s Book, began advocating for a na- Performances at the Baer Theatre, Morgan Park Academy, 2153 W. 111th St., Fri., no dairy products. (A 1623 account, how- tional Thanksgiving Day. She petitioned Oct. 31 and Sat., Nov. 1, 8 p.m. and Sun., Nov. 2, 2 p.m. www.beverlytheatreguild.org ever, does list several goats at the settle- 13 presidents until finally Abraham Lin- or call 773-BTG-TIXS ment so there may have been goat milk.) coln made the declaration in 1863 as a Plus, no ovens had been constructed yet way to help unite the country in the midst for baking, so all cooking was done over of the Civil War. open fires. For decades, Hale published Thanksgiv- An early journal has the colonists going ing recipes and menus in her magazine. fowl hunting for this harvest feast. Duck, She also published a number of cook- geese, swans and turkeys were all plenti- books. She championed mashed potato ful. The Wampanoag guests brought an dishes, which were still considered ex- offering of five deer to the celebration, otic in the mid-1800s. so venison, probably some roasted and A typical cookbook of 1870 recom- some served in a hearty stew, was with- mends the following for Thanksgiving

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Join us, get a tour, meet teachers, staff and administrators and see what you’re missing! You'll understand why so many East Beverly families are now making the choice to Learn Local! BARNARD ELEMENTARY COMMUNITY OPEN HOUSE THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20TH 5:30PM - 7PM 10354 S. Charles St. • Chicago • www.barnard.cps.k12.il.us contact: Patrick MacMahon, Principal or Meg Burns, Assistant Principal - 773-535-0291 for more information or to arrange a personal enrollment tour. November 2014 Page 22 Alleged Deed Fraud Affects Chicago Communities CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1 man Dan Lipinski. What You Can Do for a first offense, and a Class 4 felony BAPA staff, Ald. O’Shea and the 22nd Even though this situation has occurred if the cloud on the title has a value that District Police will continue the detailed in vacant homes, others could be vulner- exceeds $10,000 or for a second or sub- work of addressing each individual prop- able to deed fraud. If you own a home in sequent offense. erty and seeking a commitment by the Cook County please take a minute to 5 ILCS 312/3-102 requires notaries who property owners to follow through. We sign up for the Cook County Recorder validate transfers of property with the Re- also will continue to work with appropri- of Deeds Fraud Alert system at www. corder of Deeds to provide to the Record- ate investigative agencies so that indi- cookcountypropertyfraudalert.com. er’s office identification and fingerprints viduals perpetrating the alleged fraud are By doing so you will receive notifications and maintain records of who requested brought to justice. if any documents are recorded against that they file the document. Where such We are all eager to get each of these your Property Identification Number. information is not maintained the notary affected homes marketed to legitimate This is a proactive step that to date only can be charged with misdemeanor fraud homebuyers who wish to move to Bever- 25,000 homeowners have taken. Call for the first offense, and with felony fraud ly Hills/Morgan Park. Local realtors are BAPA at 773-233-3100 or email bapa@ for subsequent filings. also working diligently with the property bapa.org if you notice similar problems Also, to help remedy the problem of owners to rectify problems and should be in your area of the neighborhood. fraudulent title filings in Chicago, the applauded for their commitment. Chicago City Council’s Housing and Real Estate Committee recently passed a resolution requiring the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office to start asking ‘Mills’ Miller Fundraiser people who file documents with the Re- By Betty Kort mel High School, and the University corder to provide valid, government-is- On Aug. 25, Jim “Mills” Miller was of Illinois. Most people know him as a sued photo identification. The City Coun- stricken with a viral infection that en- great classmate, friend, an accomplished cil hopes that such a policy, if adopted by tered his brain through the brain stem, a “computer guy” and occasionally the the Recorder of Deeds, could lessen the very rare occurrence. His doctors report- bartender at Cullinan’s Stadium Club. number of fraudulent deed filings. ed there are only 20 known cases. Once While these laws are a big help to ad- the virus was identified, Miller received dress the problem in Beverly Hills/Mor- an antiviral medication to combat the in- gan Park, the remedies will take time. fection. The illness essentially left him Sometimes property owners need to be paralyzed from head to toe, needing aid ‘Plaid Tidings’ identified, property owners must be will- to breathe on his own. A fighter, he has ing to sign criminal complaints, and the made continuous progress but every ad- Staged at BAC lawful eviction process must take place vance comes through hard fought effort. The stars of “Forever Plaid” return from if squatters are present. While the long road to recovery has be- the afterlife to stage “Plaid Tidings,” the gun, Miller will not be able to work for holiday special they never had a chance What’s Next many months. There is great hope for his to perform, at the Beverly Arts Center, Over the past several months, BAPA complete recovery but doctors can give 2407 W. 111th St. staff have called or met with Ald. O’Shea, no time estimate. The BAC Professional Theatre Series the 22nd District Chicago Police and oth- To help the Miller family, “Miracles for presents Sam Button-Harrison, Nick er law enforcement agencies, the Record- Mills” will be held Sat., Nov. 8, 4 to 8 Druzbanski, Andres Enriquez and Ryan er of Deeds office, the State’s Attorney’s p.m. at Cullinan Stadium Club, 11610 Westwood performing as the four Plaids, office, the Cook County Sheriff’s office, S. Western Ave. Funds will help cover a group that had their singing careers banks, Fannie Mae and HUD to share our Miller’s medical bills and living expens- cut tragically short in a fatal accident en research on specific properties and com- es. Visit www.MiraclesForMills.com route to a show. The boys are summoned municate the deep concern of neighbors for more information or email miracles- back to Earth to lift everyone’s spirits. of the affected properties. BAPA is also [email protected] Favorites from the 50’s and 60’s and tra- seeking meetings with Illinois Attorney Donations are also being accepted for ditional holiday songs will be delivered General Lisa Madigan and US Congress- the “Miracles for Mills” fund in care of with a velvet touch and plenty of fun- Beverly Bank, 1908 W 103rd St. and on- filled antics. A hilarious tribute to the Ed line at www.MiraclesForMills.com. Sullivan Christmas Spectaculars is just Jim Miller and his wife Toni, who’ve one of the riotous nods to past eras. been married for 26 years, have 4 chil- BAC Artistic Director Shellee Frazee dren: Jack, a U of I graduate who is en- directs the show which will be performed gaged to Kathryne; Bobby, a senior at Nov. 21 through 23 and Dec. 5 through 7, Alabama University; Jimmy, a junior at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, and Sandra Bianciotto Sara Nash Bill Biros Nancy Hotchkiss Bob Fitzpatrick Cheryl Cronin Geri Smith Notre Dame; and Mary Kate, a senior at 3:30 p.m. Sundays. . Fenwick High School. Tickets are $25 ($22for BAC members) A man with deep roots in the Beverly and are available at 773-445-3838, at the Hills/Morgan Park community, Miller BAC, or online at www.beverlyartcenter. graduated from St. Barnabas, Mt. Car- org.

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(Opinions expressed here do not nec- previous mistakes and consistent inef- 1976 – 38 years ago – with 284 fatali- essarily reflect those of BAPA, nor must ficiencies, I received no further contact. ties amounting to 53% of the total ill. A they.) That somebody talked to me from across few years later another African outbreak As you wait for trains on 103rd Street and the miles was supposed to satisfy me. resulted in 318 fatalities or 88% of those other crossings in West Beverly, don’t the Instead why not help ease unemploy- stricken. Imagine if such a calamity had trains seem to be getting longer? And do ment in Chicago by hiring a local agent struck the U.S. or any other prosperous there seem to be more tank cars? who can just pick up the phone and alert Western country. I’ll bet that we would Our impression of longer trains may just the distributor? Is the money the Tribune have immediately funded research labo- reflect our impatience, but the increase in saves with foreign correspondents worth ratories, pharmaceutical companies and the number of tank cars is not imaginary. the frustration of its readers? If any read- government agencies to develop suc- NI PHYSICAL THERAPY Here are the data on such tank cars as er knows the phone number to deal di- cessful systems of treatment and immu- & WELLNESS reported in Harper’s Magazine’s Index rectly with the guy or gal who sends out nization. Obviously there was no money 11113 S. Western • 773.233.8600 (Sept. 2014), which reports regularly on our local carriers, let me know, and I’ll to back research in those West African interesting matters. Number of tank cars tell my little portion of the world. countries, so over those 38 years Ebola Just ask Dr. Collins! of fuel oil transported by U.S. railways (Confession: I admit that once I did suc- outbreaks occurred many times, and half How is your balance?? in 2008 – 9,500. Number of tank cars of ceed in dealing with foreign correspon- or more struck have died. fuel oil transported by U.S. railways in dents. I got a replacement for my faulty In retrospect, it appears that wealthy There may be many factors that play a 2013 – 400,000. (Source: Association of new HP printer, but only after, by my countries like ours regarded the menace part in how good our balance is. American Railroads). watch, over 2½ hours in two conversa- as the problem of poor African countries, If you are one of those individuals that That staggering increase, along with re- not ours. But now suddenly, the numbers tend to trip, get off balance or even tions with new Filipino friends.) fall, then there are some things you ports of tank car explosions in residen- Back to a local issue. Let’s not give are so large that the U.S. and our pros- might want to consider. Often times tial areas, makes that proposed Keystone up on the liquor zoning situation for the perous allies recognize it as a potential the way we walk can set us up for falls. pipeline in the western states very attrac- 103rd Street retail strip. This time all the danger to our citizens. More than a little Foot clearance is important. The in- tive, as our local legislators should note. parties – Ward office, BAPA, prospective late, we are at last learning why we are ability to pick up your feet may be Rambling on – An exasperating feature restaurateurs – should work together to our brothers’ keepers. due to weakness in the muscles of the of modern communications is the prac- convince the potential voter-residents of Comments, questions, even criticisms lower leg, thigh or pelvis, which are tice of so many American companies of that precinct. always welcome at bopperpapa@wow- responsible for a good walking pat- using foreign countries to address cus- Such a full dining experience on 103rd way.com. tern. Stability is also important and if tomers’ problems. Especially irritating Street could be rewarding, but only if the muscles don’t work together, then is the Chicago Tribune’s dependence on residents support our local eateries. Koda you may not feel too comfortable in Filipino respondents to handle local de- certain situations where the surface and Cavatappi offered top-notch dining Support Our Community. you’re walking on is not sound. And livery issues. Recently, rather than dead- and were locally-owned by folks who finally, your reaction time is very im- line with another foreign correspondent, believed in the community, but lacked portant. If you are not able to quickly I sent my list of Tribune complaints in a enough community support. adapt to a change in your balance, letter. A few days passed and sure enough I just visited the long-delayed apartment you may be at risk for falls. Don’t lose I got a phone call response to my letter, and townhouse development on 103rd hope, your balance can improve, but only to find that my letter’s content had Street between Wood Street and the Me- you must train it. We can help. Just been forwarded to a Filipino correspon- tra tracks. I suggest you take a look, too. give us a call! dent. She promised to refer my com- The apartments have long been complet- plaints to the local Tribune distributor, ed, and all are occupied. Now the very Become a Tina Morocco-Collins who, I was assured, would address them. spacious townhomes in the inner court Doctor of Physical Therapy Since most of the complaints reflected BAPA Member! Naturalinstinctsandyou.com are moving into their final stages. Com- pleted, the development should comprise close to 40 units. The residents should housing • safety • property give a boost to the retail businesses on preservation • SCHOOL 103rd Street and could be a major voting bloc to factor into any decision about a li- SUPPORT • THE VILLAGER & quor license on the east side of the tracks. E-NEWS • COMMUNITY EVENTS Finally, I cannot ignore the opportu- all in ove with... 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Beverly resident Margaret Walsh D.V.M. November 2014 Page 26 PLAID Students Get Lesson NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES On the U.S. Constitution News from around Beverly Hills/Morgan Park There’s nothing like a hands-on lesson to drive home the importance of learn- CONTINUED FROM PAGE 3 ing your history, and Thomas A. Jacon- or work through your homeowners association, church, school or club. etty, Chief Deputy Commissioner of the Alzehimer’s Support Group. November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Cook County Board of Review did just month and Diane Morgan, memory support coordinator at Smith Village, 2320 W. 113th that recently when students from PLAID Pl., will conduct a free meeting on, “The Powerful Influence of Music in Memory Care.” Academy paid him a visit. Tues., Nov. 11, 6:30 p.m. Morgan will discuss how music stimulates the mind, energizes Jaconetty, a lawyer and expert on the the body, nurtures the spirit, and makes a difference in care-giving. Reservations: 773- United States Constitution, explained the 474-7300 or [email protected]. importance of the Constitution, shared ways in which the Constitution protects Mammograms for Uninsured Women. The Metropolitan Chicago Breast Cancer Task the rights of Americans, and told some Force, through its metro-wide initiative Beyond October, will provide more than 1,000 stories that made history come alive. free mammograms to uninsured women in the Chicagoland area through June 30 at “Tom Jaconetty gave our students so various hospitals, including Christ Advocate Hospital, Oak Lawn. Mammograms are much great information, and shared it in critical for early breast cancer detection. Information: 312-942-0346 or www.chicago- a way that has made a permanent impres- breastcancer.org. sion,” said PLAID principal Jean Alt- Reach for the Stars! The Brother Rice Mothers’ Club will host its annual fashion show man. “Reach for the Stars! Today’s Students, Tomorrow’s Stars,” Sun., Nov. 9, noon, Oak What the students will never forget is Thomas A. Jaconetty, Chief Deputy Commissioner Lawn Hilton, 9333 S. Cicero. All proceeds from the event are donated to Brother Rice that each of them received a gift from Ja- of the Cook County Board of Review. High School for education and enrichment opportunities. Tickets: $45. Gale Suwe, [email protected] or 312-375-7348. conetty – a crisp new $2 bill. “The kids Potluck Dinner & Square Dance. Unity in Diversity, Community of Churches and affectionately call him the Money Man,” Southsiders for Peace will host a potluck dinner and square/line dance Sat., Nov. 15, Altman said. 6 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 9848 S. Winchester, Everyone is welcome. Jaconetty is a member of the Chicago, Bring a dish to share; beverages provided. $3 per person or $5 family. 773-238-5589 or Illinois State and American Bar Asso- 773-233-1420. ciations, the Justinian Society of Law- UFC Open House. Universal Family Connection (UFC), 1350 W. 103rd St., will host yers, and many other professional as- an open house for people interested in learning more about their extensive community- sociations. He has served as a member based services for youth, and families, Fri., Nov. 21, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. UFC has been and chair of the Illinois State Bar Asso- serving area residents for more than 38 years, providing counseling, intervention, em- ciation State and Local Taxation Section ployment training, behavior support for at-risk youth and much more. Contributions for Council and contributed to the Illinois the annual toy distribution will be collected at the open house. 773-881-1711 or info@ Department of Revenue’s Recodification Support our ufcinc.org. Project. A prolific author, Jaconetty has community and authored numerous articles and chapters Harvest Home Dinner. On Sun., Nov. 23, following Sunday Worship at 10:30 a.m., for legal and taxation publications, edited Bethany Union Church, 1750 W. 103rd St., will host a Children’s Choir Concert fol- our merchants! three books and is working on a fourth. lowed by the annual Harvest Home Dinner. The dinner is a catered Thanksgiving feast PLAID Academy is located at 2407 W. for the Bethany Union Faith Family. Tickets: adults $12 and children $6. Information: 111th St. For more information, call 773- 773-779-0123 or www.bethanyunionchurch.org. Shop Locally! 238-2609. Southwest Symphony Orchestra Receives Grant. The Illinois Arts Council has awarded the Southwest Symphony Orchestra a grant for $2,650 to be used for general operating support for the 2014-2015 orchestra season. This grant is awarded to Illinois non-profit organizations that provide arts programming of high merit. BIA Selects Outstanding Gardens. Each year the Beverly Improvement Association (BIA) selects gardens in North Beverly which are exceptionally beautiful. This year’s honorees are: 8901 S. Leavitt, 9222 S. Leavitt, 9264 S. Leavitt, 9247 S. Bell, 9357 S. Scott Broderick Bell, 8950 S. Claremont, 9103 S. Claremont, 8931 S. Oakley, 9211 S. Oakley, 9001 S. Scott Broderick Insurance Services, Inc. Hamilton, 9055 S. Hamilton, 2122 W. Hopkins Place, 9019 S. Damen, 8811 S. Pleasant, 10258 S.Western Ave., Suite 205 8901 S. Pleasant and 9341 S. Hoyne. Judges also enjoyed the porch at 9200 S. Damen Chicago, IL 60643 and the brick flower planters on the 8900-9000 block of Pleasant. The BIA commends [email protected] Jan Igleski for giving so much of her time and talent to beautify the grounds of Christ the The AARP Automobile Insurance Program from the Hartford is underwritten by Hartford Five Insurance Company and its affiliates; One Hartford Plaza, Hartford CT 06155. CA license number 5152. AARP membership is required for Program eligibility in most states. AARP and its affiliates are noinsurance King Church, and thanks everyone for making the neighborhood so lovely. agencies or carriers and do not employ or endorse insurance agents, brokers, representatives or advisors. 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 A Day at the Circus. The Platinum Adventures Club is going to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus at the United Center, and invites you to bring your little ones, Sat., Nov. 22, departing at 10 a.m. from Beverly Bank and Trust, 10258 S. Western. Cost: $22 per person. Reservations: Margie O’Connell, Beverly Bank, 773-239-2265.

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Apples to Apples Low Cost Guarantee Page 27 November 2014 Christmas International House Seeks Local Host Families By Kim Mitzner the arrival of the international guests . International college students will soon There is no discrimination against same- be visiting Beverly Hills/Morgan Park gender couples. through Christmas International House CIH is a decades-old ministry, founded (CIH), and local planners are hoping to by a Presbyterian minister and headquar- give these students a warm welcome. tered in Atlanta. The local CIH chapter is Chicago is one of 27 cities throughout sponsored by the Community of Church- the U.S. to participate in the national es. not-for-profit CIH ministry. Through the Chicago is a very popular choice for the organization, foreign students who study students, due to its many museums, and in American colleges and universities, the variety of architecture, restaurants many of whom are unable to return to and shopping. Often outings are planned, their homes, are offered a place to stay such as Blues night. Naturally, there is during the Christmas holidays. independent, free time for the students. Students whose native homes are as far One favorite outing is to the Frank Lloyd The Nelson family. (Photo by Kristen Taylor-Umunna) away as Taiwan, Korea, South Africa and Wright Museum in Oak Park. Saudi Arabia are hoping to stay in Bev- Besides these incentives, the students erly Hills/Morgan Park homes for two enjoy being with a family during the Strong Schools, Strong Neighborhood weeks, from Dec. 18 through New Year’s Christmas season, learning about and Day. taking part in local holiday traditions. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 13 of rigor and is recognized beyond Chi- Beverly Hills/Morgan Park neighbor The learning experience is reciprocal the working world as well,” Nelson said. cago.” Garnet Fay, co-chairperson of the CIH between student and host. The students “Those are opportunities to work toward AmyLynn Nelson has already started host committee, said that 16 to 18 host bring hospitality and friendship from all change for the better and to teach our the early application process for North families are needed this year. According over the world. children how to handle situations when it Park University in the Albany Park to Fay, the students are very adaptable to Neighbor Mary Zerones has opened her could be different.” neighborhood. space and that sharing is an integral part home for CIH students for the past 12 The Nelsons appreciate the strong Working to keep neighborhood schools of the experience. Breakfast and dinner years. She also hosts an annual party for academic foundation their daughters re- strong is part of BAPA’s mission. BAPA’s usually are provided by host families. students and hosts on New Year’s Day. ceived from attending Kellogg. Education committee is committed to Fay said that being a host offers a won- Another yearly CIH event is the Interna- “Kellogg has offered smaller separate helping our schools be the best that they derful opportunity for community and tional Dinner, held at Beverly Unitarian classes for accelerated reading and math can be, and is currently helping MPHS personal growth. “There is openness to Church. groups as often as funding allows,” Nel- by promoting the new wall-to-wall IB meeting new people, and the rewards for To learn more about volunteering as a son said. “It has been exciting to watch program and other excellent academic hosting outweigh the challenges,” he said. CIH host family, contact Garnet Fay, the teachers continue to grow and perfect opportunities. Host families attend a meeting before 773-841-3373. their craft of teaching in the twelve years we’ve had children attending the school. We are especially excited with the cur- State Grants $2.2M for Vendor Fair Features Goods and Gifts rent focus of teaching all grade levels to More than a dozen local merchants, art- and games, jewelry, scarves, decorative annotate texts.” SXU Lab Renovations ists and hobbyists will showcase their pillows and table runners, sauces and Kellogg’s small community allows for The state of Illinois will invest $2.2 mil- wares at a vendor fair, Thurs., Nov. 6, 10 jams, wine slushies and specialty choco- a tight-knit family atmosphere, according lion in building renovations at Saint Xavi- a.m. to 2 p.m., Smith Village, 2320 W. Pl. lates, handmade gifts and greeting cards, to Nelson. “We also appreciate the les- er University (SXU). The investment is The fair is open to the public. clothing, purses and boutique items, sons that our daughters learned by being part of a $100 million set aside this fis- Items presented for sale by local artists, Tupperware and Scentsy products, Taste- in a classroom where ‘differently-abled’ cal year in the Illinois Jobs Now! capital hobbyists and retailers include bean bags fully Simple foods and Usbourne Books students are included,” she said. “We construction program that will address & More. have chosen against a selective enroll- the critical needs of the state’s private ment experience because at Kellogg, our colleges and universities. This invest- daughters have been highly academically ment is part of Gov. Pat Quinn’s agenda RHS Hosts challenged and also able to work with to improve higher education in Illinois students with autism or other disabili- while creating construction jobs. Antiques Appraisal ties from time-to-time in their class. We Saint Xavier University will receive Ridge Historical Society (RHS), 10621 believe these experiences have enriched $2,280,092 to help fund construction of S. Seeley, will host an antiques appraisal their life perspectives in ways that attend- additional chemistry and biology labs event Sun., Nov. 9, 2 to 5 p.m. The first ing a selective school could not fulfill.” as well as innovative learning environ- 40 items to arrive will be examined and The Nelsons strongly believe that ments designed to foster creativity and appraised by experienced appraiser Rex the strength of a neighborhood and its collaboration by introducing students to Support our Newell. Limit of one item per person. schools go hand in hand. new laboratory techniques, experimental For reservations call 773-881-1675 or “We want both and are willing to invest design opportunities, and statistical anal- community and email [email protected] . Fee our family into these causes,” Nelson ysis. To date, SXU has received a total of our merchants! is $5 for RHS members, $10 for others. said. “We have researched and investi- $8,669,187 from the state of Illinois. gated to make sure our daughters are aca- So far under Gov. Quinn’s Illinois Jobs demically challenged while also attend- Now! capital construction program, pri- ing schools in the neighborhood. The IB vate universities have received $300 mil- program at MPHS provides a high level lion to address their capital needs. Sheffner’s is looking for fabulous, jewelry loving, social individuals, who would love a part time job during the Holiday Season!

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