January 2014 Vol. 34 No. 1 Visit Beverly Hills/Morgan Park at www.bapa.org Published by BEVERLY AREA PLANNING ASSOCIATION BAC Board Approves Six New Members The Board of Directors at the Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St., recently approved the appointment of six new members to the Board of Directors. New board members are: Andrea L. Zopp, President and CEO, Chicago Urban League; Edward J. Laginess, former Board President, Chicago House; Edward J. McGunn, President, FireKing Security Group; Kimberly McCullough-Starks, Director, External & Legislative Affairs, AT&T; Katie Coderre, University of Chicago (contract employee/economic department); and Megan Boguszko, former financial services professional. Andrea L. Zopp is a distinguished corporate and civic leader. Prior to her appointment as President and CEO of the Chicago Urban League in 2010, Zopp was executive vice president and general counsel at Exelon Corporation. Before Music, Dancing & More at the Snowflake Ball joining the private sector, Zopp was the First Assistant State’s Attorney in the It’s a chance to come out of hibernation and see all your Cook County State’s Attorney’s office, friends. the first African American to serve in It’s a great excuse to take advantage of those January sales this role. Zopp earned her Juris Doctor and buy a new dress. degree from Harvard University. She is Your babysitter has already spent all his or her Christmas currently a member of the Chicago Board cash, and is looking for jobs to replenish the funds. of Education, and serves on the boards You just can’t wait until Valentine’s Day for a really great date of Navy Pier and the Black Ensemble night. Theater. Zopp also serves on the board of It’s time for a new strip of photobooth pictures for the fridge. Saturday, January 25 Urban Partnership Bank where she chairs You LOVE to DANCE! the Human Resources Committee. You went last year, had a terrific time, and just can’t wait until Beverly Country Club Edward J. Laginess is an accomplished January 25! Music by Rendition executive who also excels in volunteer Whatever your reason for attending, the Snowflake Ball will be & The Robin Watson Jazz Combo leadership roles focused on resource the don’t-miss mid-winter party, held Sat., Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m. at development, board governance and Beverly Country Club, 87th and Western. Tickets: www.bapa.org strategic direction. Laginess comes Just like the original ball, which started in the 1970s, the to the BAC Board from 13 years as Snowflake Ball is an all-community party. Better than the Tickets to the Snowflake Ball are $75 per person. Make Board Chair for Chicago House, a not- original, the new Snowflake Ball ticket price includes open bar, reservations at 773-233-3100 or purchase online at www.bapa. for-profit organization that provides breathtaking views of the moonlit golf course, a ballroom, and org. Proceeds from the Snowflake Ball will benefit the Beverly/ lots more. Morgan Park community by funding the Beverly Area Planning CONTINUED ON PAGE 16 This year, three rooms will be open, and two will feature live Association’s programs in safety and schools. bands: The Rendition performing dance music, and the Robin Snowflake Ball sponsors are WishFit, Beverly Bank, BMO Watson Jazz Combo. Harris Bank, Green Light National and ARI Packaging. See and Ski Complimentary hors d’oeuvres and sweets will be served, and To join the Snowflake Ball planning committee or to become a guests will be welcome to smile for the camera in the photobooth sponsor, email [email protected] or call 773-233-3100. Dan Ryan Woods for a Snowflake Ball souvenir. The Beverly Improvement Association in connection with Ald. Matt O’Shea and the Cook County Forest Preserve District invites area residents to enjoy skiing Dr. Carlin Inducted Into Senior Hall of Fame in the Dan Ryan’s Woods on Sunday afternoons when there is sufficient snow By Kristin Boza representative who told him he would be to ski, about 4 inches on the ground. Dr. Philip M. Carlin, recently inducted inducted into the Senior Hall of Fame, There is no charge for this event. The into the Illinois Senior Hall of Fame in he expressed amazement and initial woods are absolutely gorgeous in winter, the Education category, dedicated his life disbelief that he would be chosen for so even if you do not want to ski, come to his students. Although now retired, such a prestigious honor. and walk the woods and see what a great Carlin continues to be a vibrant, central After graduating from St. Ignatius treasure we have in our own backyard figure in Beverly/Morgan Park through College Prep and finishing his first year Participants should meet at 1 p.m., his love of volunteering and continuing at Loyola University, Carlin joined the Beverly Bike and Ski, 9121 S. Western to educate those around him. Navy during World War II. He completed Ave. Paul Weise, the owner, will have On Oct. 23, Carlin was officially two years of service, then returned home hot chocolate ready to take the chill inducted into the Senior Hall of Fame at to Chicago and resumed his studies at out of the air. You do not have to be an the Governor’s Mansion in Springfield. Loyola on the GI Bill, earning a Bachelor experienced cross country skier to join in Awarded with a certificate by Rep. of Science degree in Education in 1951. the fun. Cross-country skis, boots, and Monique Davis on behalf of the 98th Two years later, Carlin added a Master of poles right can be rented from Beverly General Assembly, Carlin was recognized Science in Education. By 1966, Carlin Bike and Ski for $15 for the day and for his accomplishments in bettering his earned a Doctorate in Education, his $25 for the weekend. Snowshoes are community through education. third degree from Loyola University. available at the same prices. According to the Department of Aging, Carlin spent 23 years in Chicago Remember if you can walk, you can the Senior Hall of Fame was created in Dr. Philip M. Carlin Public Schools, working as a teacher, an cross country ski. 1994 to honor Illinois residents over the force. Each inductee is nominated and assistant principal and a principal. His Don’t spend the winter cooped up with age of 65 who excel in the categories selected through a statewide process. first teaching assignment was at Bowen cabin fever. Get out, enjoy yourself and of community service, education, When Carlin received the call from High School teaching English and Latin. bring your friends. performance/graphic arts, and the labor the Illinois Department on Aging CONTINUED ON PAGE 14 January 2014 Page 2 Village Viewpoint By Matt Walsh, BAPA Executive Director It’s worth repeating. make your purchases where they benefit It’s just one way we try to put our money Regular readers of The Villager and you the most. We often list the statistics where our mouth is. ‘The way to keep good of this column will have noticed that that show money spent at family owned But it’s worth repeating that the way to businesses here is to BAPA places a strong emphasis on businesses stays in the community. keep good businesses here is to support shopping locally. The Deals of the Day That money spent at a national retailer them with our dollars. And this is an support them with (which we created with the Morgan Park/ does so at a much lower level. And that especially important time to show your our dollars.’ Beverly Hills and the 95th Street Business money spent online does not benefit our shopping loyalty. Associations and which now includes neighborhood at all. If you go to 91st and Western, or drive service for years and at a location within the Mount Greenwood Community Articles on that store just down the street west on 95th, you will see that our local walking distance of your house. Shop at and Business Association) is designed can often be found in these pages. The merchants have stiff competition. And it the bakery where you always see a friend, to alert our neighbors to the shopping Villager ran a series of snapshots called may be tempting to try shopping at the the sandwich shop where they know you possibilities right here at home. The “Shop Hopping” that showed patrons new store down the street where you by name, the specialty store where you Shop The Village campaign, noticeable enjoying the fare at stores and restaurants might save a dollar or two. But we ask can always get that hard-to-find item. in signage at local businesses, on our throughout the neighborhood. And every you to think before you do that. Consider Don’t forget our newer businesses where reusable shopping bags and through our Thursday the BAPA staff buys its lunch more than just the price of an item, but you can buy handmade candy, craft Facebook posts, serves as a reminder to at one of our local dining establishments. also the real value you get when you brews or fashionable accessories. And support our small businesses. I would be remiss if I did not mention Try to remember who it was that the professionals who provide quality sponsored your kid’s baseball team. legal, medical, real estate, financial and Think back to what store donated the insurance services, to name a few. The NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES apples to runners at the Ridge Run and list goes on and on as do the benefits we News from around Beverly Hills/Morgan Park what bank donated the water.