Local Housing Market Improving - Beverly Area Planning Association

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April 2014
Vol. 34
No. 4
Visit Beverly Hills/Morgan Park at
www.bapa.org
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BEVERLY AREA PLANNING ASSOCIATION
Local Housing Market Improving
Real Estate Professionals Expect a Busy Spring
By Marcia Walsh
BAPA Housing Coordinator
“We were extremely busy in 2013; it
was much better than recent years,” said
Mary Ellen Fitzgerald, who, with her
husband Rich, owns Fitzgerald Real Estate, Inc.
BAPA tracks home sales through the
Cook County Recorder of Deeds, and
data confirms that the local housing market did improve last year. According to
that data, home sales in Beverly/Morgan
Park increased 22% in 2013, with 278
single-family homes sold. It was the first
time year-over-year sales activity has
increased since 2004, a sign that rosier
days are ahead for the housing market.
“We are anticipating a great spring
market” said Bernadette Molloy, owner
of Molloy and Associates. “Inventory is
down, which is a sign that buyers now
have confidence that the house they buy
will retain its value.”
Bill Biros, owner of Prudential-Biros
Real Estate, agrees. “The market has
picked up, activity-wise,” he said. “Inventory is half what it was two years
ago.”
Fitzgerald concurs, “There is not enough
Single Family Home Sales in BAPA Service Area
2004-2013
inventory to meet the demand!”
The median price of homes sold in 2013
remained the same as in 2012, $210,000.
That median was weighed down by the
sale of homes with underwater mortgages. But the good news is that weight is
being lifted. According to the Woodstock
Institute, foreclosure filings in 2013 were
down 41% in Beverly and down 57% in
Morgan Park.
BAPA Welcomes Homebuyers
BAPA housing efforts, in addition to
collecting and reporting the annual sales
data, include welcoming all new home-
owners to Beverly Hills/Morgan Park
with packets of information about BAPA’s services, neighborhood historic districts, civic associations, special events
and coupons from BAPA Business Members.
Every new household is also sent a survey that is designed to help collect demographic and marketing information.
BAPA has been surveying new neighbors since the early 1980s. The survey is
voluntary, but the results are very important - survey responses help BAPA focus
on strategic initiatives that are most important to current and prospective neighborhood residents. Results are also used
to market this community to prospective
homebuyers and businesses. This year,
74 completed surveys were returned.
Survey responses offer a snapshot of
our new Beverly Hills/Morgan Park
neighbors.
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Which of BAPA’s Core Programs Were Most Successful?
Parade-Inspired Essay Contest
Strategic Planning Public Survey
Looks 100 Years into the Past & Future
Provides BAPA With New Focus
By Abe Lentner, Vice President
BAPA Executive Committee
Last September, BAPA’s staff and board
began a new strategic planning process.
As a first step to get public input about
BAPA’s goals, we conducted a public
survey. This nine question survey was
meant to gauge how members of the
Beverly/Morgan Park neighborhood
evaluated BAPA’s recent performance,
what they saw as the organization’s
strengths, and what they would like to see
BAPA work on in the future. The survey
results were critical in guiding BAPA’s
strategic planning effort over the late fall
and winter.
The survey was launched on Aug. 29,
with the publication of the September issue of The Villager. Over the course of
the following three weeks, 590 surveys
were completed. BAPA staff used a variety of methods to publicize the survey.
There were feature articles about the survey and its importance to the strategic
planning effort in The Villager. A printed
copy of the survey was included in The
Villager, and 15 completed written surveys were mailed back to BAPA. The
survey was promoted online through the
BAPA website, e-mail appeals, Facebook
and Twitter. Surveys were collected online through Surveymonkey.com. Using
data from the survey and the logged IP
addresses of respondents, it appears that
the 590 responses were fairly representative of the neighborhood as a whole.
The survey produced a wealth of feedCONTINUED ON PAGE 14
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Village of Morgan Park becoming part
of the City of Chicago. The decision to become a part of Chicago – called annexation – was hotly debated, with many people wanting to keep village life just the way
it was, and others envisioning the advantages of city services and amenities. A century
ago, the Village of Morgan Park was very different from what it is today. This area was
considered “the country,” and many of the lots where homes are today were open land
in 1914. Even though many of the beautiful homes that were here 100 years ago still line
our community’s streets, what is inside these homes would astound the people of 1914!
Things that we take for granted today, would have been science fiction to the people
who came before us.
This year’s Beverly Hills/Morgan Park Memorial Day Parade will celebrate the 100th
anniversary of Morgan Park annexation. The parade committee invites area students to
participate in an essay contest on the theme “100 Years Ago.” The essay contest is open
to children in three grade categories: 3rd and 4th grades, 5th and 6th grades, and 7th and
8th grades. Essays can be typed as Word documents or scanned as PDFs and emailed to
bapa@bapa.org or dropped off to Beverly Area Planning Association, 1987 W. 111th St.
All essays must have the student’s first and last name, name of school and grade, home
address and email or phone number. Submission deadline is Friday, April 18. The winning essay from each grade group will be printed in The Villager. Essay contest finalists
will be invited to march in the Memorial Day Parade.
Find the essay topics on page 21. Good luck and have fun!
April 2014 Page 2
Village Viewpoint
By Matt Walsh, BAPA Executive Director
Spring Promises Good News for Housing Market
Well, that was certainly a tough winter!
With temperatures dropping below zero
on more days than I care to remember,
and the snow needing to be shoveled
more times than I care to count, it
seemed like it would never end. But,
we do see the temperature moving up
a bit each day. The piles of snow have
melted. And even though there may be
a cold day here and there we can see
that spring is truly on its way. Another
sign of spring is the April edition of The
Villager.
Each year at this time Marcia Walsh,
BAPA’s Housing Coordinator, updates
the community on the housing market
here in Beverly Hills/Morgan Park. Just
as there is good news on the weather,
Marcia’s article reports that there is
good news on the housing front. The
April issue of The Villager is just one of
the many ways that BAPA works to keep
our neighborhood informed, beautiful
and vibrant.
Gathering the information for the housing article requires months of preparation. Marcia tracks all home sales over
the course of a year. Each new homeowner is sent a survey asking key demographic questions. The data is tabulated
and compared to previous years. She
interviews local real estate agents and
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES
News from around Beverly Hills/Morgan Park
Scholarship Application Deadline is April 26. The Beverly Hills University Club Scholarship Foundation is accepting applications for 2014 scholarships
through Apr. 26. Eligible to apply are high school seniors who live in Beverly/Morgan Park, Mount Greenwood and Evergreen Park. Beverly Hills University Club has been
awarding scholarships since 1932. For information and applications, visit www.bhuc-sf.org.
Personal Health Coaching. Health coaching for individuals is offered through
Little Company of Mary Health Education Center, 2800 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park,
$40 per session. Registration: 708-423-5774.
Same Love LGBT Prayer Breakfast. Same Love, an LGBT Prayer Breakfast,
will be hosted Sat., Apr. 5, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m., Morgan Park United Methodist Church,
11030 S. Longwood Dr. All are invited to join the Reconciling Team of the church for
worship, food and fellowship. Suggested donation to cover cost of breakfast, $8. 773238-2600.
MPHS Jazz Ensemble. The Morgan Park High School Jazz Ensemble will perform Fri., Apr. 4, 6 to 9 p.m. in the school cafeteria, 1744 W. Pryor. The event will
include music, food and a silent auction. Admission: $25. Information: Ms. Nash, 773535-2550.
Care 4 Cassell. The Cassell School PTA will host Care 4 Cassell, a benefit for
Cassell Elementary School, Fri., Apr. 4, 7 p.m., 115 Bourbon Street. Tickets are $25 in
advance and $30 at the door, and include buffet, beer and wine. Information: care4cassell@gmail.com.
VISION Outreach. Prayer Tabernacle’s VISION Learning Center, 9535 S. Prospect Ave., presents the VISION Spring Youth Camp for ages 5 to 18, Apr. 14 to 18, 10
a.m. to 2 p.m. Free-will donations requested. Space is limited. In-person registration
Sat., Apr. 5, noon to 2 p.m. Information: VISIONOutreach@outlook.com or 773-2391596.
researches national housing information. The result is a detailed picture
of the local housing market including
sales numbers, prices and data on who
is moving into our area. It makes for
fascinating reading and helps prioritize
BAPA’s programs on housing preservation and business support.
In regard to housing preservation,
neighbors call BAPA every week asking
for a good plumber, carpenter, painter,
electrician or landscaper (to name just a
few professions). We are happy to take
these calls for two reasons: it shows that
people are improving their homes, and
we have just the people for the job. Our
Trade Referral program lists area businesses that support BAPA and have been
recommended by your neighbors. We
list them because they have shown they
are reliable and they support our community. If you are doing work on your
home we recommend you use one of our
Trades Referral businesses (a list can be
found under quick links on the www.
bapa.org website).
Sometimes a house will fall into disrepair or a property will require some
maintenance. Maybe it is a tree that
needs to be trimmed or a garden that
has overgrown its fencing. When this
happens BAPA can contact the owner
and discuss the problem with them.
Often the homeowner just needs a gentle
reminder or some additional help to
fix things up. When an owner needs
financial support, we can provide a list
of resources.
But a great community needs more
than just beautiful houses. It also needs
strong commercial corridors. BAPA’s
Community Room is home to regular
business breakfasts, co-hosted by BAPA
and our friends at the Morgan Park/
Beverly Hills Business Association, 95th
Street Business Association and Mount
Greenwood Community and Business
Association. These events bring small
businesses together to network and to
learn new ways to promote their goods
and services. Advertising in The Villager
helps businesses reach their target markets and starting this month you can become a better consumer by reading our
“Ask the Expert” column. The BAPA
Community Room is available for other
business related seminars like the one on
mortgages, house hunting and the closing process that was recently held. And
BAPA has formed a new Commercial
Corridor Development Committee to
attract new businesses to the neighborhood.
Even though things seem to get frozen
into place during a winter like we just
had, BAPA’s work connecting with
neighbors, homeowners and the business
community never ends.
ORCHIDS & ONIONS
Orchids to our new neighbors who responded to the BAPA Housing Survey. Their
time and insights help BAPA monitor the trends in the local housing market and get to
know our newest neighbors.
Orchids to the revitalized Beverly Hills/Morgan Park Memorial Day Parade committee. They have some terrific ideas and welcome volunteers to help make this year’s
parade the best ever. Learn more at the parade’s Facebook page.
Orchids to Claire DiCola of Amplify Chicago for her excellent presentation on
social media for small businesses.
Orchids to Natalie Moore and WBEZ for the terrific coverage of the history of
Beverly Hills/Morgan Park as an integrated neighborhood and BAPA’s role in embracing racial diversity.
‘Water by the Spoonful.’ The Platinum Adventures Club of Beverly Bank hosts
an outing to the Court Theater, 5535 S. Ellis Ave., to see “Water by the Spoonful,”
Sun., Apr. 6, 2:30 p.m. $40. Registration: Margie O’Connell, 773-239-2265.
MomsNext in Beverly. MomsNext in Beverly, a support group for mothers of
children aged 6-18, meets the first and third Mondays, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., St. Paul’s Bible
Church, 1964 W. 93rd St. Sample topics are creating a healthy environment, discipline,
dating, communicating with teachers, teaching your child to be a good sport, celebrating
ourselves, etc. Information: Jillian Evans, 773-343-0651 (call or text).
Money Smart Programs. Beverly Branch Library, 1962 W. 95th St., will host
two Money Smart programs this month: Protecting and Maximizing Retirement Accounts presented by Money Smart Partner Laurie Samuels, Abednego Wealth Management, Tues., Apr. 8, 4 p.m., and Eat Well for Less presented by Money Smart Partner
Laura Bruzas, green kitchen economist for Healthy Dining Chicago, Wed., Apr. 9, 6:30
p.m. Information: 312-747-9673.
Healthy Brain Expo. Beverly Unitarian Church and Morgan Park Baptist Church
present a Healthy Brain Expo at the Beverly Unitarian Church, 10244 S. Longwood
Dr., Thurs., Apr. 10, 7 p.m. Learn 10 Tips for a Healthy Brain, experience the uplift and
inspiration of music, celebrate the joys of having pets, enjoy the peace of meditation,
energize with yoga, connect with others by participating in fun social games, and sample
healthy snacks. The intent of the Healthy Brain Expo is introduce some of the many
ways to maintain positive mental health. Information: 773-233-7080, Tues. through Fri.,
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
In Good Company. In Good Company Garden Party, shopping event benefiting
Little Company of Mary Hospital, Thurs., Apr. 10, 4 to 9:30 p.m., Ridge Country Club,
10522 S. California. $40 advance/$45 at the door. 708-229-5447.
Walk With Christ. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 11107 S. Vincennes, will host Walk with Christ, an interactive Easter event, Sat., Apr. 12, 2 to 4 p.m.
Participants will walk through the major experiences of Jesus’s life. The event is open
to all.
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The Beverly Area Planning Association
1987 W. 111th St., Chicago, IL 60643 • 773-233-3100 • Fax 773-233-0869• www.bapa.org
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The Villager Staff
Matthew J. Walsh
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Director of Administration
Marcia Walsh
Coordinator of Housing and
Economic Development
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School Services
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Communications
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Submissions
Deadline:
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publication.
Editorial:
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This publication is funded in
part under the City of Chicago
Department of Planning & Development TABG. The Villager does
not necessarily represent the
viewpoint of the Department of
Planning & Development. The
entire contents of The Villager
are copyrighted © 2014, Beverly
Area Planning Association. All
rights reserved.
The mission of the Beverly Area Planning Association is to sustain and enhance
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.
Page 3 April 2014
Why We Moved to Beverly/Morgan Park
Neil Byers & Fran Buckingham
By Kristin Boza
Neil Byers and Fran Buckingham had one mantra when looking for their first home together: Beverly or Bust. Both Neil and Fran grew up in Beverly/Morgan Park. Before heading to college, Neil
graduated from Mount Carmel High School and Fran from Mother McAuley Liberal Arts High School.
Along with their cat, Kitty, and their dog, Lily, Neil and Fran took their time finding the perfect home
that fit within their budget.
“Fran and I had a very modest budget to work with, so our choices were limited,” said Byers. “We
didn’t want to give up any of the things associated with Beverly houses, like historical charm, good
neighbors and a large lot.”
The house they ended up in was not their first choice; they first walked through it during an estate
sale, and the energy was very hectic. After negotiations fell through on another house, Neil and Fran
returned to this one for another look. “Fran had a premonition [about the home] and a month later we
were signing our names!” Byers said.
Byers’ business has been a well-loved addition to the Beverly/Morgan Park community. He owns
Horse Thief Hollow, the brewery and restaurant located at 10426 S. Western Ave. Fran is a dedicated kindergarten teacher at Oscar Mayer Montessori, located in Chicago.
As Neil and Fran settled into their new home, they said they’re “blown away” by how friendly and
supportive everyone in the neighborhood has been.
“We love Beverly for its character, charm, family values, convenience and space. There aren’t too
many places quite like it,” Byers said. “We love taking our dog for long walks, admiring all of the
unique houses and exploring the woods.”
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By Janelle Richmond
Music lifts the soul.
That’s the message the Beverly Morgan
Park Community Choir will celebrate at
its annual concert Sun., April 6, 4 p.m.,
Saint Cajetan Church, 2443 W. 112th St.
The performance marks one of the first
of Joseph Haydn’s “Stabat Mater” on
Chicago’s south side. The piece explores
the grief of Mary, the mother of Christ.
The Choir will sing four movements and
feature soprano, alto, tenor and bass soloists. As the piece progresses, the final
movement soars in praise of paradise.
“While the ‘Stabat Mater’ speaks to sadness and grief, it also showcases amazing
joy,” said Lance Loiselle, Musical Director of the Beverly Morgan Park Community Choir.
The second half of the concert focuses
on the impressive musical range of the
Choir as they move from exuberant gospel blues to contemporary music and traditional hymns.
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Choir To Offer Uplifting Concert
Ballet 5:8, a local professional dance
company, will make a special appearance at the concert with three dancers
performing during the “Stabat Mater’s”
“Paradisi Gloria” movement.
Julianna Slager, artistic director of the
company, believes that dance brings out
the beauty in music. “Dance is really
music you can see,” she said. Her choreography is designed to communicate
the bittersweet joy of transitioning from
earth to heaven.
The dancers will be strategically placed
throughout the sanctuary during the performance so the audience feels part of the
celebration.
“We hope to touch the soul by combining the music with dance,” Slager said.
Musical Director Lance Loiselle and accompanist William Crowle rehearse the Beverly Morgan Park Community Choir. (Photo by Patrick Tueth)
About the Choir
The Choir, sponsored by the Beverly
Morgan Park Community of Churches,
is open to singers of all backgrounds.
Currently singers represent 25 churches
in the neighborhood as well as the surrounding city and suburbs. Rehearsals
began in mid-January and culminate at
the April 6 concert.
Singers join the choir to share their love
of music with others.
“Singing with this choir, surrounded by
wonderful talent and an excellent director, challenges me,” said Patrick Tueth,
tenor.
Linda Jillson, soprano, agrees. “I enjoy singing these diverse musical styles.
And I especially enjoy sharing the fruits
of our labors with the community at the
concert.”
Concert
The concert will feature not only the
Beverly Morgan Park Community Choir
and a special appearance by Ballet 5:8,
but also soloists from within the choir
and from the community. Accompanied by professional musicians under the
skillful direction of Lance Loiselle, the
event will demonstrate the wide range of
artistic dedication in the Beverly/Morgan
Park neighborhood.
The concert is free and open to the public. A free will offering will be taken. For
more information, visit www.bmpcc.org
or contact Eleanor Hollander, 773-7797387. Follow the Beverly Morgan Park
Community Choir on Facebook to learn
about its events and other opportunities
for support.
Neighbors Helping Neighbors.
• Business recruitment • Shop the Village promotions • Trades Referrals • Annual housing survey • Foreclosure counseling
Problem property abatement • Historic preservation resources • CAPS involvement & Safety outreach • School support
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Survey Respondents: ‘We’re Glad We’re Here!’
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Ninety-eight percent have attained a
bachelor’s degree or higher. Thirty-nine
percent of surveyed households have
a combined income of $150,000 or
more, and another 45% make between
$100,000 and $149,999.
Survey respondents included 24 teachers/professors, 10 firefighters/paramedics, 10 attorneys, and 8 police officers,
among other professions. The median
age of 2013 homebuyers is 36. The racial
makeup of survey respondents is 68%
Caucasian, 14% African American, 18%
mixed and other races.
Median Price of Single Family Homes in BAPA Service Area
2004-2013
Why People Chose
Beverly/Morgan Park
Survey respondents said friends and
family were the biggest influence in
choosing to buy in Beverly Hills/Morgan
Park – 58% of respondents listed this as
a factor. Safety was the second most important influence (49%).
Job residency requirement (38%), racial
diversity (36%), and schools (34%) were
the next most frequently mentioned factors.
20% said they had either rented or
owned here previously, and a number of
those respondents specifically mentioned
that they had grown up in this neighborhood.
Beverly/Morgan Park historic districts
continue to be an important influence
(mentioned by 28% of respondents). The
community has three Chicago landmark
districts: the Longwood Drive District,
Walter Burley Griffin Place District and
Beverly/Morgan Park Railroad Station
District; as well as the Ridge Historic
District, which is one of the largest urban
districts on the National Register of Historic Places.
Where Neighbors Came From
This year, 18% of survey respondents
moved from another location in Beverly
Hills/Morgan Park.
Barb Thouvenell, owner of PRS Associates, said there is a particularly small
inventory in the starter home range. “If
you’re in a starter home, and you’re even
thinking about moving up into a bigger
home in Beverly/Morgan Park, now is a
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comments and suggestions for making Beverly/Morgan Park a better place
to live. A few people mentioned traffic
speed issues, pot holes and lack of visible police presence.
One person wrote, “We love Beverly
and BAPA’s work to make it feel more
like a small town than a large city.
Another told us, “We are loving our new
neighborhood! We wish we had made the
move from the northwest side sooner.”
Most are delighted with their new
neighborhood. “We love living in Beverly so far. Looking forward to calling
this home for many years!”
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good time. Your starter home is probably
worth more than you think.”
58% of survey respondents moved from
other Chicago neighborhoods, primarily
near south (South Loop, Hyde Park) and
various north neighborhoods (Lakeview,
Lincoln Park, Logan Square).
Twenty-three percent of survey respondents moved from suburbs, from as far
north as Antioch to as far west as Naperville and as far south as Flossmoor. One
respondent moved here from out-of-state.
Rehabbers are back in the local market.
“Rehabbers can still get very good deals
and make money on them. We saw competition for rehab properties,” Biros said.
businesses like Horse Thief Hollow and
would like to see more like that, particularly in walkable areas like 103rd and
99th.” Another said, “We just miss the diversity of ethnic restaurants and quality
food options on the north side.”
Although Beverly Hills/Morgan Park is
one of the safest of city neighborhoods,
safety was the second most frequently
mentioned concern (45%).
Schools are the third biggest concern
(34%). One respondent said, “High quality schools attract families.”
In addition to expressing their dissatisfaction with neighborhood commercial
Concerns & Comments
Neighborhood commercial strips are
the biggest concern of survey respondents, cited by 57%. Specific concerns
included vacant buildings and the lack
of restaurants and shops. In fact, when
asked what new businesses they’d like to
see, an overwhelming number of survey
respondents (77%) said they want more
restaurants.
Comments from survey respondents
included the need for “real commercial
improvements on 95th Street,” the problem of “unattractive businesses on 95th
Street,” and the desire for “more mom
and pop/independent businesses.”
One respondent said “We love new
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Live, Beverly was in the top 12, with low
crime, good schools, diversity and much
more cited as factors in the community’s
appeal.
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Victorian Home Remodeling Meshes Vintage with Modern
By Grace Kuikman
When Patty Nolan decided her 1880s
Victorian home in Morgan Park needed
renovation, she called Tom O’Neill,
owner of Beverly Home Construction,
Kitchen and Bath Design Center. Nolan’s mission was to preserve the vintage
character of her home while bringing it
out of the 19th century and into the 21st.
“She wanted an open floor plan and
open flow for the first floor, but she also
wanted to keep the aesthetics of the
house,” O’Neill explained.
Together, Nolan and O’Neill envisioned
the project, matching the Nolan’s priorities with a project that would deliver on
those wishes. They set a realistic budget and timeline for completion (both of
which were met), and work began.
“The only thing they don’t do is open by
themselves,” O’Neill quipped.
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Letting in the Light
As with most Victorian era homes, Nolan’s first floor featured small rooms with
limited natural light. Today’s lifestyle
is much better served in rooms that are
designed for living as well as entertaining. To create the open floor plan Nolan
desired, O’Neill took down the wall that
separated the kitchen from the dining
room, and designed an island that restored a separation between the rooms,
but added new flow and function.
“We made the kitchen part of the visual aspect of the dining room,” O’Neill
said. Counter height chairs on the dining
room side of the island provide seating
that encourages casual interaction in both
rooms. When needed for more formal
dining, the dining room is available.
Tom O’Neill of Beverly Kitchen & Bath Design Center stops in to put finishing touches on his
remodeling of a neighborhood kitchen.
Visual Appeal
Adding to the visual appeal is the selection of cabinets, flooring, countertops,
moldings and trims that bring the rooms
together. Working with design consultant
Rita Swanberg, colors, materials and fixtures were carefully selected to modernize the home’s usability while preserving
the original character.
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two rooms, and the existing floors were
sanded and restored in the living room
and up the staircase. White kitchen cabinets reach all the way to the ceiling and
are capped with eight-inch cornice crown
molding. While the outside of the cabinets retain that Victorian kitchen sensibility, inside they are 100% Today!
Sliding trays, specialized storage, custom drawers, self-closing doors.
Pendant lighting fixtures pick up the
simple decorative elements on the cabinets, accenting the vintage feel of the
renovated areas. To maximize natural
light, a large bay window was installed
over the new farm sink, and all the existing first floor windows were replaced
with new energy-efficient ones that complement the originals. Paint colors selected by Swanberg offer a soft, natural and
light feel – very welcoming!
Behind the scenes, all new plumbing
and electric were installed on the first
floor.
With the work all done, Nolan is enjoying her new first floor, and O’Neill is on
to his next project.
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Springtime means Baseball at Ridge Historical Society
By Carol Flynn
The Ridge Historical Society, 10621 S.
Seeley Ave., will welcome spring with
the program “Baseball: The National
Pastime in the National Archives” Sun.,
Apr. 6, 2 p.m. The program will feature
the book of the same name released
in 2013 by the National Archives and
Records Administration (NARA), the
independent agency of the United States
government charged with preserving and
documenting government and historical
records and with increasing public access
to those documents. The speaker will
be Kristina Maldre Jarosik, Education
Specialist, National Archives at Chicago.
Baseball was given the title “the national
pastime” or “the national game” in the
1850s after a baseball craze hit the New
York City area. But the sport pre-dates
this by some time. A French manuscript
from the mid-1300s shows members
of the clergy playing a game similar
to baseball. The evolution of baseball
from older bat-and-ball games can’t be
precisely traced, but English immigrants
are credited with bringing the idea with
them in the 1700s. Early names for the
game included “town ball” and “roundball” as well as “base-ball.”
Various attempts were made to set rules
for the game, but it was the formation of
the National League in 1876 that began
to formalize the structure we know
today. After many false starts, in 1901
a successful counterpart, the American
League, was established. The two leagues
were bitter rivals. In 1903, the National
Agreement brought some peace to the
situation by formalizing relationships
between the leagues. The first World
Series was held in the fall of that year.
As professional baseball became
more profitable, tensions rose between
the teams’ owners and the players. A
particularly disliked owner was Charles
Comiskey of the Chicago White Sox.
Motivated by this dislike and gambling
activity, members of the team conspired
to throw the 1919 World Series. The
Black Sox Scandal led to the formation
of a new National Commission.
Available in print or online for
downloading, the book “Baseball:
The National Pastime in the National
Archives” tells the story of our national
pastime through documents, photographs,
audio, video and other records preserved
at the National Archives.
Our nation’s history is intertwined
with baseball. The book covers the
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Detail from Babe Ruth’s World War I draft registration card.
role of baseball during the two world
wars, contract disputes, civil rights,
equal access and opportunity on and off
the playing field, the steroids era, the
universal appeal of the game to players
and fans, Presidential involvement,
improvements to the sport, Little League,
Spring Training, Opening Day, and
celebrations along the way.
As just one small example of the type
of interesting items covered in the book,
there is a copy of Babe Ruth’s World
War I Draft Registration Card. It lists his
present trade as Base Ball and his place
of employment as Fenway Park. Draft
registrations for Ty Cobb, “Shoeless” Joe
Jackson, Casey Stengel and others are
also included in the book.
A section of the book is devoted to
Jackie Robinson, who broke the color
barrier by becoming the first AfricanAmerican to play in the major leagues.
The Brooklyn Dodgers started him on
April 15, 1947. Black players had been
relegated to the Negro leagues since the
1880s.
And U.S. Presidents love baseball.
There are some great pictures of modern
Presidents enjoying the game.
Baseball cards, allowing women
reporters access to teams’ locker rooms,
and eradicating steroid use are just some
of the more recent topics also included in
documents.
The RHS program will be of great
interest to baseball fans and for those
who would like to learn how to research
other topics at the National Archives,
which is located at 7358 S. Pulaski Rd.
The cost for the program is $5 for RHS
members, and $10 for non-members.
Light refreshments will be served.
Reservations are not needed, but to help
RHS with advance planning, if you plan
to attend or have any questions, call
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Home Buying Advice: Be an Informed Shopper
By Markus Keller
Accurate Inspections & Consulting
As anyone who has been home shopping
knows, it takes more time to do the
research, make arrangements and drive
all over town than we imagine it could.
Unfortunately many houses don’t end up
looking much like the great pictures on
the listing. To reduce frustration and time
loss you may want to:
Develop Search Criteria
Contact a real estate agent who is
familiar with the area in which you are
looking, as well as locations you don’t
want to see.
Make a list of your new home “must
haves:” number of bedrooms, bathrooms,
type of yard, garage, etc.
Make a list of “can’t live with that”
items: no basement, house next to a mall,
etc.
Refine Your House Requirements
Once you’ve found a house that you
think you might want to buy, think about
the details:
Does the house meet all your needs?
How far is it to school, the grocery
store, Mom & Dad’s house, work, etc.?
Can you afford both the mortgage and
the associated costs?
Get a Good Inspection
Once you think you’ve found the right
house, get a home inspection from a
trusted company. Just because a house
‘looks’ pretty, doesn’t mean it is actually
a great house. A great looking house may
not be such a good fit for your family
once you find out it needs a new roof
and the basement leaks. On the other
hand, that older house that looks dated
does have a new roof, new furnace and
the basement is dry. The importance of a
thorough home inspection should not be
under estimated.
A thorough home inspection gives you
a true understanding of the condition of
the home you are thinking of buying.
The inspection should include a full
assessment of all interior and exterior
components. At the end of a good
inspection you should have a decent
understanding of the overall condition
of the home; whether the home has
major deterioration issues; the age and
condition of major systems such as
furnace, roof, water heater and electrical;
and whether to expect significant postpurchase replacement costs.
As needed, an inspection can also
address issues such as how yard grading
affects the structure of the home, life
safety concerns such as handrails along
stairways, and energy costs due to lack
of insulation.
A good home inspection report should
be clear and provide at least some critical
analysis. Some reports are better than
others. Before you hire an inspection
company, ask these questions:
Does their report provide a complete
analysis of a home’s condition?
What is the average length of a report
and are pictures included?
Is the majority of the information
specific to your home or is it generic?
How many years of experience do they
have looking at houses of your type and
how many inspections have they done?
Do they have construction experience?
Do they provide follow-up consulting?
All homes have maintenance and wear
issues that require more or less money to
repair or replace. Many of these items do
not have to be a deterrent to purchasing a
home. Some significant problems should
lead you to carefully assess the purchase,
though. No building is perfect. The small
issues can always be changed or repaired
at some point when time and budgets
allow. The bigger issues are important
to keep in mind. Are the cost factors too
great to make this purchase viable?
In the end, the most important question
is, Do you want to make this property
your home?
Newsman Joel Daly Discusses New Book
Legendary Chicago newsman Joel
Daly will discuss his new book, “The
Daly News,” and talk about his many
experiences as a TV news anchor, lawyer
and country music star, with interviewer
Penny Golden at Author Afternoon, Sun.,
Apr. 6, 2 p.m. Beverly Arts Center, 2407
W. 111th St.
As a WLS/Channel 7 television news
reporter, Daly interviewed notables that
include Martin Luther King Jr., Gov.
George Wallace and even The Beatles.
With co-anchor Fahey Flynn, Daly
helped create the Eyewitness News
brand, writing and delivering daily
commentaries during the tumultuous late
1960s and early 1970s.
With his country band, Joel Daly and
the Sundowners, he has appeared all
over Chicagoland, wowing fans with his
yodeling abilities. In his fifties Daly went
back to law school, became a prominent
Chicago lawyer and recently retired after
more than 20 years in practice.
Daly self-published a shorter edition
of his memoirs in 2012, but returned
to the book, finessing the writing and
adding many new and fascinating
stories of a career that ranged from war
correspondent to amateur aviator.
Admission to Author Afternoons is
free. Daly will sign books and answer
audience questions.
Discussion Focus
is Menopause
Women in the Southside Health Fitness
(WISHFIT) will host, Menopause: Let’s
Talk About It, a frank discussion with a
panel of experts that tackles the stages
of menopause and what to expect from
the inside out, Tuesday, Apr. 8, 6 to 8
p.m., 9730 S. Western, Ground Floor
Hospitality Suite, Evergreen Park.
The panel of experts includes a
dermatologist,
endocrinologist,
physical medicine rehabilitation doctor,
psychiatrist and sleep specialist. RSVP
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Events Honor Men and Women in U.S. Armed Forces
By Kristin Boza
While runners train for the Ridge Run
and children anticipate a day off of
school, it’s important to keep in mind
the value of Memorial Day and honor
the commitment and sacrifice made by
the members of our armed forces. As a
thank you to them, BAPA makes sure its
Memorial Day events honor those who
protect us.
Any active member of the military is
eligible to enter the Ridge Run for free,
thanks to the Blackwelder Society, which
is composed of the highest donors to
BAPA, according to Matt Walsh, BAPA
executive director. Anyone interested
in receiving their free race entry should
bring their military ID to BAPA offices,
1987 W. 111th St., to sign up.
Staff Sergeant Morgan McGarry was
an active member of the United States
Marine Corps until 2007 and intends to
run in this year’s Ridge Run.
“I love the fact that the community
honors servicemen and women. My
favorite part of the race is seeing the
community come together,” McGarry
said. “People are always very sincere and
thankful for the time you served. After
the race, I attend a barbecue at my aunt
and uncle’s home on 97th and Longwood.
When people pass by and see a USMC
shirt, they always stop to shake my hand
and say thank you for my service.”
Mount Greenwood resident John Kelly
is a United States Marine Corps veteran,
serving from 2001-2009, including two
tours in Iraq. An avid runner, Kelly will run
the Ridge Run for the second time this year.
“The enthusiasm and patriotism of the
residents [during the Ridge Run] really
makes the race memorable for me. For
me, Memorial Day means reflection as
well as celebration,” Kelly said.
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honor the fallen men and women of our
armed forces, while the enthusiastic
spectators remind us we have reason to
celebrate,” Kelly said. “While I run, I
will be thinking of the men and women
who made the ultimate sacrifice, while at
the same time enjoying the freedom that
they made possible.”
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In conjunction with the festivities, local
school children are invited to participate
in an essay contest about how life has
changed in the Beverly/Morgan Park
community since Morgan Park was
annexed into Chicago 100 years ago. One
winner will be chosen from each school,
and the student writers will be invited to
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About the Ridge Run’s First Aid Doctor
Every year, as Presenting Sponsor of
the Ridge Run, Little Company of Mary
Hospital provides a first aid staff made
up of volunteer professionals. This year,
our Medical Director will be Dr. Timothy
Wollner, a Family Medicine Physician at
Little Company of Mary Hospital. His
practice is located in the Mary Potter
Physicians Pavilion, 2850 W. 95th St., Suite
101, Evergreen Park. Dr. Wollner earned
his medical degree from the Chicago
College of Osteopathic Medicine and
did his residency at MacNeal Hospital.
An Interview With Dr. Wollner
Why did you decide to become a
physician?
I’ve always wanted to be a doctor [and]
I was lucky enough to pursue that dream.
I give credit to my family and important
teachers who helped me along this path.
Lessons at Leo High School framed what
I knew from my parents into a more
concrete creed that I could try to live up
to: “Be sensitive to the needs of others.”
How did you choose your specialty?
Specializing in Family Medicine allows
you to care for the entire family -- males
and females of all ages; from 1 day to
over 100 years old; from wellness to any
and all illnesses. Being the first contact
person to help care for the needs of
generations within a family is a special
privilege. In Family Medicine, we focus
on preventing problems and illness and
promoting health and wellness.
What is your philosophy of care?
To try to be as comprehensive as possible
with every person. To concentrate on
wellness. To be respectful of every
person and their environment—their life,
family, and social situation.
What is the number one advice/tip you
give your patients for healthy living?
Be as active as you can—mentally and
physically. And don’t smoke!
What is the best thing Little Company of
Mary has to offer patients?
Little Company of Mary is a great
family of caring, competent and
responsive people. As a family doctor
at Little Company of Mary Hospital, I
am in constant contact with people who
always have the best interests of patients
in mind. The nurses, support staff and
specialists have been amazing in their
great care of my patients over the years. I
greatly appreciate the Little Company of
Mary family.
If you hadn’t become a physician, what
would you be doing?
If I had an ounce of ability to teach, I
would have tried to be a teacher. I respect
and appreciate good teachers so much.
They have certainly been extremely
important in my life.
What are your hobbies and interests
outside of the office?
I love bicycle riding. I don’t get a
chance to ride as much as I would like,
so I incorporate riding into my work.
I’ll ride to the hospital on weekends to
do patient rounds. I have even ridden my
bicycle to do house calls.
Dr. Wollner has been sharing his
expertise in the Ridge Run Health,
Fitness and Training E-newsletter BAPA
produces each month. Here are some of
his articles.
Tips for Beginning Runners
Many new runners are trying to get fit
and running for the ease of joining the
sport. Shirt, shoes and shorts are the
only equipment needed for running.
There is a second side to getting ready
to run, however, prepare mentally and
physically. Here are a few tips:
Get fitted for the proper shoes and
clothes. Visit a smaller running store
where you are more likely to be fitted by
an expert. Some area stores are sponsors
of the Ridge Run, and may have articles
in this newsletter. Shoes are the most
important item to a runner. Avoid cotton
in your shirt and shorts as they retain
sweat. Look for “technical” material.
Run in a group. Training and running in
a group give you a sense of commitment,
support and idea sharing.
Plan for your run. Find a training
program that helps you build endurance
and grow in skills as running day
approaches.
Eat Right. You should eat 200-400
calories of complex carbs and protein
about 1-2 hours before your run. This
will give your body time to digest the
food and create energy needed for the
run.
Get Hydrated. Drink 20 oz of water
2 hours before a run. This will give
you time to absorb the water and go to
the bathroom before a run. Running
along the course is fine. After an hour
of running you may want to include
electrolytes in what you drink.
Warm Up. Find a warm-up program that
works for you. It may include stretches,
but it is often sufficient to have a 5 minute
walk to warm up.
Running For Kids
Running is a good way to get healthy
and have fun. An active body is a healthy
body. Running strengthens lungs, heart
and blood flow. Running makes you
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running helps you maintain a healthy
weight. Runners have more energy. You
should spend as much active time outdoors
as you do watching TV and playing
video games. Increased blood flow can
make you smarter. Running will also
make you feel better throughout the day.
Running is a great activity to do with
friends or by yourself. Running is a great
way to compete, you can run against
friends to see who’s fastest, or see if you
can run faster than you did in your last
race.
Warming Up on Race Day
Show up at the race site an hour before
your race starts. Plan ahead so you can
relax on race day: register in advance,
pick up your number and race packet
early. Anything you can do before the
day will let you concentrate on a good
performance.
Warm-ups vary depending on your
experience and running distance. Light
jogging and 100 meter strides are well
suited for the Ridge Run. 5 and 10K races
are considered “short” races compared to
half- or full marathons. Short races need
long warm-ups, so you can run at a quick
pace from the start. For the 5K race, jog
or walk a quarter to half-hour and do
eight 100 meter strides. For the 10K race,
jog or walk for 10 to 15 minutes and do
seven 100 meter strides.
Running on Hills
The Ridge Run involves running up and
down the highest hill in Chicago. While
some runners fear hills, others look
forward to hills.
As you approach the hill, try to maintain
your level of effort – don’t attack the hill.
You will probably run slower uphill.
Approach the hill with your best running
form: run as close to upright as you can,
your arms should be bent and moving
back to front.
Swing your arms only slightly. Faster
and lower swings will keep your stride
closer to the ground; your stride should
be shorter but quicker. Resume your
normal pace and stride at the top of the
hill.
If you were careful running up the hill,
you will probably find yourself passing
up any of the runners who attacked the
hill.
Lean forward slightly when you head
downhill, and resume your short, quick
strides. Resist the urge take longer
strides, brake your running or lean back.
Avoiding huge steps or leaps will reduce
the pounding on your knees and legs.
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Art & Exhibits
“I Will Die the Way I Lived,” 15 watercolors by Antonio Guerrero, through Apr.
13. Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th
St. Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.,
Sat., 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun., 1 to 5 p.m.
773-445-3838 or www.beverlyartcenter.
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Senior Artists Network Members
Show, through Apr. 13, Beverly Arts
Center, 2407 W. 111th St. Mon. through
Fri., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat., 10 a.m. to 6
p.m., Sun., 1 to 5 p.m. 773-445-3838 or
www.beverlyartcenter.org.
The Art of Influence: Breaking Criminal Traditions, Apr. 18 through May 18,
Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St.
Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sat.,
10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sun., 1 to 5 p.m. 773445-3838 or www.beverlyartcenter.org.
Benefits
Care 4 Cassell benefit, Fri., Apr. 4, 7
p.m. to midnight. 115 Bourbon Street,
3359 W. 115th St., Merrionette Park.
Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the
door. Contact care4cassell@gmail.com.
MurdER Mystery Dinner Theatre,
sponsored by the Beverly Hills Junior
Woman’s Club, Sat., Apr. 26, 5:30 p.m.
Bethany Union Church, 1750 W. 103rd
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Council Oak Montessori School “Segue
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May 3, 6:30 p.m. $25/person. Ridge
Country Club, 10522 S. California Ave.
Information: 773-779-7606 or info@
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Register in advance for Windy City
Habitat for Humanity building project
through Beverly/Morgan Park Community of Churches. Project date May 10, 8
a.m. to 3 p.m. 773-779-3355 ext. 0.
CAPS Meetings
Court Advocacy Subcommittee, Wed.,
Apr. 9, 1:30 p.m. 22nd District Police
Station, 1900 W. Monterey. 312-7450620.
Beat 2213, Thurs., Apr. 10, 7 p.m. Ridge
Park, 9625 S. Longwood Dr. 312-7450620.
Intergenerational Peace Circle, joining
the Senior Subcommittee and area teens,
Wed., Apr. 16, 9:45 a.m. to noon. 22nd
District Police Station, 1900 W. Monterey. Students can earn service learning
hours. Register with Judy Ollry, 312745-0620.
Senior Subcommittee, Tues., Apr. 22,
10:30 a.m. 22nd District Police Station,
1900 W. Monterey. 312-745-0620.
Domestic
Thurs., Apr. 24, 10:30 a.m. 22nd District
Police Station, 1900 W. Monterey. 312745-0620.
Violence
Subcommittee,
Registration now open for spring classes,
Dance Gallery, 10628 S. Western. Classes start Apr. 21. dancegallerychicago.
com or 773-445-8910.
Family & Kids
Prayer Tabernacle’s VISION Outreach
Spring Youth Camp for ages 5 to 18,
Mon., Apr. 14 to 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. VISION Learning Center, 9535 S. Prospect
Ave. Free-will donations accepted. Call
773-239-1596 or email visionoutreach@
outlook.com.
Film
“August: Osage County,” Wed., Apr.
9, 7:30 p.m., $7.50 ($5.50/BAC members). Beverly Arts Center, 2407 W.
111th St. 773-445-3838. www.beverlyartcenter.org. “The Past,” Wed., Apr. 23, 7:30 p.m.,
$7.50 ($5.50/BAC members). Beverly
Arts Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-4453838. www.beverlyartcenter.org. “Gloria” Wed., Apr. 30, 7:30 p.m. $7.50
($5.50/BAC members). Beverly Arts
Center, 2407 W. 111th St. 773-445-3838.
www.beverlyartcenter.org. Fitness & Health
Menopause: Let’s Talk About It, discussion with experts, Tues., Apr. 8, 6 to
8 p.m. Free. WISHFIT, 9730 S. Western,
ground floor hospitality suite. RSVP:
chiquia_s_hollings@rush.edu or 312563-2123.
Ridge Run Training, 6 weeks beginning
Mon., Apr. 14, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., Saint
Xavier University, Shannon Center, 3700
W. 103rd St. 5K and 10K training. Information/registration: 773-298-3592.
Literary Arts
Author Afternoon with Joel Daly discussing “The Daly News,” Sun., Apr. 6,
2 p.m. Free. Beverly Arts Center, 2407
W. 111th St.
Author Discussion with John G. Linehan (author of “Coming of Age in Chicago”) and Jack O’Keefe (author of
“Famine Ghost: Genocide of the Irish)”,
Wed., Apr. 16, 6:30 p.m. Chicago Public
Library Beverly Branch, 1962 W. 95th
St. Information: 312-747-9673.
Meetings & Programs
MomsNext in Beverly, support group
for mothers of children ages 6 to 18.
Meets every first and third Mon. St. Paul
Bible Church, 1960 W. 94th St., 6:30 to
8:30 p.m. Call or text Jillian Evans, 773343-0651.
Open Forum with Peter Bentler, Wintrust Wealth Management, Tues., Apr.
8, 10 a.m. Free. Beverly Bank & Trust
Community Room, 1908 W. 103rd St.
773-239-2265.
“Remembering Marshall Fields’,” an
illustrated lecture by Leslie Goddard,
presented by the John T. Farrell, Sr. Forum, Renaissance Academy, St. Xavier
University, Tues., Apr. 8, 11:30 a.m. Free.
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Saint Xavier University Butler Reception
Room, 3700 W. 103rd St. 773-233-3770.
“Protecting and Maximizing Retirement Accounts,” Tues., Apr. 8, 4 p.m.
Chicago Public Library Beverly Branch,
1962 W. 95th St. 312-747-9673.
Creating Financial Independence,
Tues., Apr. 8, 6 p.m. Chicago Public Library Walker Branch, 11071 S. Hoyne
Ave. 312-747-1920.
Smith Village open forum for family members of people with memory
loss led by Diane Morgan, memory
support coordinator, Tues., Apr. 8, 6:30
p.m. Smith Village, 2320 W. 113th Pl.
Register at 773-474-7300 or familyandfriends@smithvillage.org.
Music
Morgan Park High School Jazz Ensemble, Fri., Apr. 4, 6 to 9 p.m. Morgan
Park High School cafeteria, 1744 W.
Pryor Ave. $25. For tickets, contact Ms.
Nash at 773-535-2550.
In Good Company Garden Party,
Thurs., Apr. 10, 4 to 9:30 p.m. Ridge
Country Club, 10522 S. California Ave.
$40/person, $45 at the door. Contact
Maureen Harrigan at mharrigan@lcmh.
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Southwest Symphony features the music of Indigo, Sun., Apr. 13, 3 to 7 p.m.
Palos Country Club, 13100 Southwest
Highway, Orland Park. $60/person or
$400 for a table of eight. 708-802-0686
or www.southwestsymphony.com.
Chicago Bungalow Association Simple
Estate Planning, Mon., Apr. 28, 6 p.m.
Free. Woodson Regional Library, 9525
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Tuesdays 5:30 pm
Nikki Giblin and Steve Haberichter, acoustic duo, Tuesdays, 9:30 p.m.,
Keegan’s Pub, 10618 S. Western. Free.
Lance Lipinsky and the Lovers, Fri.,
Apr. 11, 8 p.m. Beverly Arts Center, 2407
W. 111th St. 773-445-3838, www.beverlyartcenter.org.
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26, 10 a.m. to noon. 10450 S. Western Ave.,
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and find comfort during pregnancy.
Beverly Morgan Park Community
Choir concert, Sun., Apr. 6, 4 p.m. St.
Cajetan Church, 2445 W. 112th St. Free.
www.bmpcc.org or call 773-779-7387.
“Eat Well for Less,” Wed., Apr. 9, 6:30
p.m. Chicago Public Library Beverly
Branch, 1962 W. 95th St. 312-747-9673.
Healthy Brain Expo, Thurs., Apr. 10, 7
p.m. Beverly Unitarian Church, 10244 S.
Longwood Dr. 773-233-7080.
PRENATAL classes offer
women an experience to feel
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strong in their bodies during this
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Class es run in sessions and class sizes are limited.
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Increase strength, flexibility, circulation and balance
Open the hips, shoulders, chest and neck
Decrease swelling back and leg pain
Learn safe poses and stretches that help ease
discomfort during pregnancy and labor
Practice breathing techniques and body relaxation
Stage
Interviews for director, musical director
and choreographer for “Young Frankenstein,” presented by the Beverly Theatre
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BAPA Strategic Planning Public Survey Results
back, ideas, comments and insights.
Among all of the results, there were three
findings that stand out as the most important from the survey responses:
BAPA’s current strengths are seen to be
in its communications outreach and special events work.
The respondents would like to see
BAPA prioritize commercial corridor development and public safety efforts going forward.
Of BAPA’s 6 annual events, 4 are clearly neighborhood favorites.
BAPA’s Strengths
Overall, BAPA received good marks
for its work, but there is certainly room
for improvement. BAPA received the
most positive feedback for its ability as
a communications conduit in the neighborhood, organizing special events and
tackling significant, urgent issues in the
community.
cuts, (4) working to address traffic engineering at the Menard’s development
before an IDOT permit was issued.
Key Facts:
75% of all survey respondents gave
BAPA a “B” or better grade.
37 people left comments to the effect of
“Keep up the good work” or something
similar.
Communications and Special Events
were clearly identified as BAPA’s strongest programs.
Respondents ranked BAPA’s recent special projects as follows (1) The Deal of
the Day/Shop the Village campaigns, (2)
the “Don’t Remap me!” campaign, (3)
advocating against recent CPS Budget
Respondents overwhelmingly want to
see BAPA devote resources to commercial area improvements. Neighborhood
safety concerns were second, followed
by school improvement programs and
the other program areas. While BAPA’s
current strengths are seen to be in communication and special events, residents
in Beverly/Morgan Park responded that
they wanted to see other program areas
become more of a priority in the future.
Priorities for the Future
cial corridors, public safety, and schools)
are consistent across all of the groups
compared in this survey analysis (membership, length of residence, businesses).
95 respondents gave comments related
to a desire to see more work done around
commercial area improvements and development.
45 respondents gave comments indicating a concern about public safety in the
neighborhood.
There were numerous comments related
to the condition and appearance of 95th
Street.
The impact of alcohol service restrictions on restaurants was also very common in the comments.
Key Facts:
These priorities for the future (commer-
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Neighbors Helping Neighbors.
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Problem property abatement • Historic preservation resources • CAPS involvement & Safety outreach • School support
Community events • The Villager • Weekly e-newsletter • Online community calendar • www.bapa.org
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Special Events
The Memorial Day events (the Ridge
Run and Parade) were clear favorites
among the survey respondents, with 70%
selecting them as a favorite. The Home
Tour was second with 54%, followed by
Music Under the Stars and the Beverly
Hills Cycling Classic in statistical tie.
These favorites are consistent across the
groups examined in the survey.
A detailed report about the survey findings is available on BAPA’s website.
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Ask the Expert: The Perfect Choice for a Bottle of Wine
By Grace Kuikman
I recently stopped over at Town Liquors
to buy a bottle of wine to bring to my
brother’s house. I enjoy a nice glass of
wine, and know a little about wine selection, but my brother has a pretty refined
palette. I was relieved to see Tom Gibbons at the store. I asked for some advice,
and, in turn, Tom asked me a few questions: Would the wine be consumed as
a cocktail or with dinner? Dinner. What
was being served? Pork. Do the dinner
guests usually prefer red or white? Red.
What’s your budget? Max $20. Have you
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Based on the last time I drank rose‘
– a couple of decades ago -- I held the
haughty opinion that rose‘ was for “amateurs.” Not anymore, Tom assured me. I
bought the wine he recommended, and it
was just right. My brother and his guests
really enjoyed it, and I’ve already purchased two more bottles for other occasions.
Expert advice on wines is available right
here in the neighborhood, and I encourage anyone who hasn’t taken advantage
of Tom’s expertise to make their way to
100th and Western soon.
Tom first became interested in wines
when he started at Town in 1978. “The
best education you can get is by tasting
the wines,” he said. Through special tastings provided for wine sellers, educating
himself on wines from around the world
through research and tasting, and keeping up with the trends, changes and issues in the world of wine, he has become
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lot of nuances in flavor, aroma and finish may be better enjoyed as a cocktail
where all of its complexity can be fully
appreciated, than served with dinner,
where the flavors of the food may compete with rather than enhance the meal.
“Wine is really evolving,” Tom said.
“And this neighborhood s evolving, too.
People are now appreciating good spirits
and good wines.”
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Tom encourages his customers who
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or who are looking for something new,
to taste some of the selections he keeps
on hand just for that reason. “I choose a
variety of reds and whites so people can
taste the style – Rieslings are sweet, and
there’s a difference between a cabernet
and a merlot,” he said. “When people
find a taste that’s the right fit, we can
move on to selection.”
That’s where Tom’s expert knowledge
comes into play. “I’ve probably tasted
almost every wine in the store,” he said.
“When I recommend a wine, I stake my
reputation on it.”
Although he sells many more expensive
fine wines, and can special order almost
any wine a customer requests, for most of
his customers, Tom recommends wines
in the $10 to $20 range. “I try to suggest
quality wines that are the best fit for your
taste and the best value for your money.”
To do that, Tom keeps track of the wines
that win medals as well as how they’re
rated – many of the wines at Town have
ratings and information from Wine Enthusiast and Wine Spectator posted right
on the shelves to help customers make
informed decisions when Tom’s not
around. Tom seeks out wines to stock
at Town that offer superb craftsmanship
without the “big name” notoriety, providing quality without a hefty price tag.
“Why pay for a wine from Napa when
the wines from Paso Robles are just as
good?”
Though pairing foods with the right
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Tom Chomicz
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The Woodsons
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Nathan and Julia Woodson moved to Beverly/Morgan Park last March from Naperville. Hoping to
move closer to downtown Chicago, the Woodsons searched for their new home in Oak Park and
Beverly/Morgan Park, before settling into their new space near Kennedy Park.
Nathan, an industrial engineer with DSC Logistics, and Julia, a Business and Operations Manager at Bank of America, did not grow up in Chicago. Nathan grew up in Champaign and Julia
grew up in Annapolis, Maryland. The draw of Beverly/Morgan Park was the close-knit feel of the
community, according to Nathan.
“We purchased our home because we liked the size and features of the house,” Nathan said.
“We were looking for a house that had character and was something that we could grow into.
There are no two houses that look alike in the neighborhood, and we really liked that.”
The Woodsons have enjoyed meeting their neighbors and remark on the friendliness of all people they encounter in the neighborhood. “We really look forward to getting involved more with the
community and meeting more of our neighbors,” Nathan said.
The close-knit family atmosphere drew the Woodsons to Beverly/Morgan Park. “We plan on
having children and wanted to have enough space [in our new home] for them,” Nathan said.
“Having Kennedy Park so close is a definite advantage since we like to go for walks around the
neighborhood when the weather is nice.”
Saint Xavier University recently honored Beverly Hills/Morgan Park resident,
BAPA Executive Committee member
and former member of SXU Board of
Trustees, Thomas E. Chomicz with the
Shield of Saint Xavier.
Chomicz served as chairman of SXU’s
Board of Trustees for four years and
served as a Trustee for nine years. He
was a member of the Executive, Development, and Investment committees, and
was successful in seeking major gifts on
behalf of the University.
Chomicz is a lawyer and founder of a
national law practice that assists charitable organizations in achieving their missions. He also is an author and lecturer
addressing multiple legal issues facing
charitable organizations.
In addition to his legal career, Chomicz
served as a Board and Committee member of numerous charitable and professional organizations, including: Smith
Senior Living; Retirement Research
Foundation; Richard H. Driehaus Museum; The Stenning; The Donor’s Forum;
Illinois Attorney General’s Charitable
Advisory Council; IIT Chicago-Kent
College of Law Not for Profit Conference; the American and Chicago Bar Associations, and BAPA.
Saint Xavier University’s shield recipients are nominated by the University
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April 2014 Page 18
Preserving Properties Strengthens Our Community
By Alice Collins
BAPA Coordinator of Safety, Education
& Property Preservation
One aspect of my job at BAPA that I
really enjoy is meeting residents from
neighboring communities and sharing
strategies we use in Beverly Hills/Morgan
Park to protect the value of our homes.
Over the years I have helped block clubs
near St. Margaret of Scotland and elsewhere to address problems with houses
that are in disrepair, vacant, hazardous
or in foreclosure. Sharing common sense
tips and information on how BAPA addresses such problems helps neighboring
communities to be stronger and safer,
and that benefits our community.
Interaction with stakeholders from
neighboring communities reinforces the
importance of doing all the little things
that add up to make our own neighborhood a better place. Fortunately, BAPA
has a rich history of acting as an advocate for the people and homes in Beverly
Hills/Morgan Park, and strong mechanisms are in place to address problems
when they arise.
Conscientious Neighbors
Homeowners here invest a lot of time
and money in their properties and they
are, by-and-large, very conscientious
about upkeep. Every now and then,
BAPA must reach out to a homeowner to
address problems. Sometimes homeowners don’t realize that the appearance of
their home has an impact on neighboring
houses. Other times, an elderly person or
someone with mitigating circumstances
just doesn’t know who to turn to for help,
so we guide them to parties who can assist them. Most of the time all it takes is
a letter from BAPA to encourage action
on problems like an overgrown lawn, a
house with peeling paint, or an accumulation of debris. Serious problems that
go unresolved are sometimes reported to
city inspectors, and may end up in housing court.
Proactive Response
Sharing Resources
From sharing information and resources
provided by organizations like the Chicago Historic Bungalow Initiative and
the Landmarks Preservation Council of
Illinois to facilitating the BAPA Trades
Referral program, everything that we do
at BAPA, either directly or indirectly,
protects the value of your home.
You may not realize it, but even BAPA
events like the upcoming 37th annual
Ridge Run keep home values up. The
Ridge Run showcases the community
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Amie (Biros) Wharff
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Denise Amraen
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The beautiful historic homes in Beverly Hills/Morgan Park enhance the spirit and livability of our community. (Photo by Dan Williamson)
to thousands of people who visit on race
day. Visitors might see what seems to
be an effortless, attractive community,
but really it is a place where BAPA, our
elected officials and neighbors all work
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Hopefully, when visitors think about moving or buying a home, they will make Beverly Hills/Morgan Park their first choice.
BAPA is proactive in addressing housing issues that affect individual blocks
and the community as a whole. BAPA
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who fall behind on their mortgages. We
partner with the 22nd District police and
city agencies to ensure that vacant homes
are secured and that properties in disrepair are maintained. When necessary,
we attend court hearings to represent the
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The housing stock of Beverly Hills/
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How to Build a Window Box for Your Chicago Bungalow
By Susan Kill Kegan
Am I the only one who feels bothered
by the rather forlorn sight of so many
bungalows with empty brackets where a
window box should be? I don’t think so,
and, really, what a difference they make,
especially in the relatively small front
yard of the typical Chicago bungalow. A
flower-filled window box is a great way
to extend your landscape, right up on the
house, while restoring Arts and Crafts
authenticity.
Unfortunately, many of the window box
brackets require a much longer window
box than is available at your garden center, so they need to be custom made. The
original window boxes were made of cast
stone, but replacements don’t need to be.
Cedar ages to a beautiful stone color and
works very well.
The following guidelines should help
you build your own window box in time
for planting.
First, measure the length from outside
to outside of the brackets. Add at least 6”
to extend on each end. Use two 1 x 8 inch
cedar boards, one for the face and one
for back of the planter, and a 1 x 6 inch
board for the bottom, and for the ends,
and center bracing pieces. Braces should
be spaced about every 3’. Wood screws
work best as fasteners (stainless steel is
best for no streaks).
Drain holes can be made, but typically,
too much water is not a problem in window boxes!
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stone window boxes, wet soil, and plants,
it is recommended that you inspect the
integrity of the brackets, brick, and mortar before loading on the planters.
Fill the window box with a potting soil
that has plant food included. Plant a mix
of plants with a variety of colors, heights,
and textures, including hanging vines.
The type will depend on the sun exposure
of your planter. Think about changing
plants as the season changes, wrapping
up the year with evergreen boughs from
your own yard.
(Susan Kill Kegan is a landscape architect)
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Join today! 773-233-3100 or
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SINCE 1929
Beverly Fence Co.
Your neighborhood fence supplier and installation specialist.
• April 26 -10am - noon.
Spring cleaning shredding!
10450 S. Western, rear parking lot.
Open to all in the community. Free coffee
& donuts will be provided. Sponsored by
Dismore Financial Group, LLC-773-779-6667.
• Saturday, June 7, 8:30 to 11 a.m.
Electronic and Hazardous Waste Collections:
at The Zone, 11731 So. Avenue “O.”, Chicago
sponsored by Green Sanctuary Group &
Southeast Environmental Task Force.
• Saturday, Nov 1, 8:30 to 11 a.m.
at Beverly Unitarian Church, 10244 S.
Longwood Dr.
• Annual Castle AuctionSeeking nice Household Items
(not rummage) by April 15th
such as small furniture, art, antiques and
collectibles for our auction. Items can
be dropped off at the church during
office hours.Email: jean@jhrresources.com
for more information. Call 773-233-7080.
Our Live and Silent auctions -Saturday,
May 3rd -help support Castle maintenance.
• Animal Welfare League 10305 Southwest Hwy, Chicago Ridge708.636.8586. Always looking for donations
of clean blankets and towels as well as cleaning
disinfectant products.
• Chicago Household Chemicals
& Computer Recycling
1150 N. Branch St., Chicago
First Saturday of every month
8am to 3pm. Google for details
• Chicago Drop Off Center near 60643
7811 S. Racine - Google for details
White premium vinyl privacy
2 - tone privacy
SPRING SALE
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DISCOUNTS!
Custom vinyl gates
Premium white or tan privacy
sections and posts, in stock and
ready for purchase or installation.
While Supplies Last!
Tan premium vinyl privacy
FOR HOME PICK-UP:
The Salvation Army &
Purple Heart Veterans-
Google up these organizations to arrange a
date and find out what items they will pick up.
773-445-5979 •
www.beverlyfence.com
April 2014 Page 20
WISHFIT Takes Total Control
of Taboo Topic
Unless they’re feeling hungry, full, flabby,
bloated, queasy or sexy -- or they have to
visit the ladies’ room – most women probably don’t think much about the space between their belly buttons and upper thighs.
Missy D. Lavender, founder and executive
director of the Chicago-based Women’s
Health Foundation, thinks about that area
all the time, and recommends that other
women should, too.
“In our culture, women don’t really work
to understand pelvic area health,” Lavender said at a recent Talk and Learn on pelvic floor health sponsored by the WISHFIT Study and presented by the Women’s
Health Foundation. Lavender says that
paying better attention to their midsections can improve the quality of women’s
lives at all ages.
Lavender’s session was partly a lesson
on the anatomy of the pelvic floor, partly
some straight talk on topics not normally
discussed in public, and mostly professional and proven advice on how to take
steps to maintain or restore your pelvic
floor health through Lavender’s Total
Control Program.
Lavender is the author of “You Go Girl . .
. but only when you want to,” a user-friendly guide that thoroughly explains the workings of that oh-so-important area between
the belly button and the upper thighs, and
gives practical steps for understanding and
improving how that area works.
According to Lavender, conditions that
many women accept as natural consequences of aging can be improved or
even eliminated. Cramps, weak bladders,
discomfort during intimacy, core weakness and disturbances in digestion can all
be positively affected by following some
fairly simple tips and committing to doing
a few easy exercises every day.
High on the list of annoyances that mature women endure are frequent urination
and varying degrees of urinary incontinence. “There are things you can do about
it,” Lavender said to a group of about 80
women at the WISHFIT Talk and Learn
session.
Lavender suggests that women keep a
bladder diary in order to help identify the
habits that may be contributing to problematic urinary issues. There are three
items to track in your bladder diary: what
you are drinking, when you urinate, and
whether it is urgent.
According to Lavender, caffeinated beverages can cause the bladder to spasm,
and caffeine is a diuretic, increasing the
frequency of bathroom visits. “One of the
simplest things we can do is to drink water
instead of diet pop,” Lavender said.
The diary also helps track whether your
habits are training your bladder to be less
efficient. It turns out that advice Mom always gave you about using the bathroom
before you leave the house may not have
been a good idea after all. The habit contributes to what Lavender called the “frequency and urgency cycle,” training your
bladder to send that familiar urge for a
“bathroom break” more often, and increasing the sensation of urgency.
“You can train your bladder not to do
that,” Lavender said. Here’s how: First,
force yourself to stretch out the time between bathroom breaks. Next, don’t rush
once you get to the bathroom. And finally, exercise the muscles in your pelvic
pyramid, which includes muscles in your
back, abdominals and pelvic floor. Lavender and her staff demonstrated several
exercises. The exercises are also covered
LSC Elections Apr. 7
Local School Councils (LSC) elections
will take place Apr. 7, 6 a.m. to 7 p.m.,
during report card pick-up for both elementary and high schools.
The primary responsibilities of LSCs include approving how local school funds
and resources are allocated, approving
and monitoring the implementation of
the annual School Improvement Plans for
Advancing Academic Enhancement (SIPAAA) plan, and hiring and evaluating
the school’s contract principal.
For more information call the Office of
LSC Relations, 773-553-1400.
Missy Lavender and helper demonstrate Total
Control exercises at WISHFIT session. .
Company Goes ‘Pink’ for
Breast Cancer Patients
in Lavender’s book.
At the end of the Talk and Learn session,
several participants mentioned that they
felt positive about being able to improve
the symptoms that led them to seek out the
free session with Lavender.
“The presentation took away the ‘taboo,”
said participant Cathi Hogan.
“Learning more about my body and its
structure will really help me as I grow older,” said Alexis Carmichael. “I feel that I
can make myself stronger rather than letting go.”
“I enjoyed the frank discussion about our
bodies and the need to exercise them,”
said Shalewa Crowe. “Now I know the
names of the muscles I have to contract,”
she added with a laugh.
For more information on the Women’s
Health Foundation or for a copy of “You
Go Girl,” visit www. Womenshealthfoundation.org. For more information on getting involved with the WISHFIT Study,
contact Chiquia S. Hollings, 312-5632123 or Chiquia_s_hollings@rush.edu.
WISHFIT is located in the Plaza Tower,
9730 S. Western Ave., Evergreen Park.
Pink Cabinets, a division of Beverly
Kitchen and Bath Design Center has partnered with the Beverly Breast Cancer
Walk and Little Company of Mary Hospital to raffle off $1,500 in HomeCrest
Bathroom Cabinets to an individual who
currently has or has had breast cancer.
Free raffle tickets will be available every
Saturday through May 10, 9 a.m. to noon,
at the Beverly Kitchen and Bath showroom, 1917 W. 103rd St. There is no limit
to the number of times you can submit a
raffle ticket for yourself, a friend or family
member who has or has had breast cancer.
The raffle drawing will take place at the
15th annual Beverly Breast Cancer Walk
on Mother’s Day, May 11, at Ridge Park,
9625 S. Longwood Dr. The walk benefits
the Cancer Center, the Comprehensive
Breast Health Center and the Mammography Department at Little Company of
Mary Hospital.
Beverly Kitchen and Bath Design Center
owners Tom and Karen O’Neill formed
Pink Cabinets to support women’s causes
in Beverly/Morgan Park. Information:
312-369-9590 or bkbdc10@gmail.com.
10K 8am -- Youth Mile Fun Run 8:10am -- 5K Run/Walk 9:30am • RIDGE PARK
P l e as e s u pp o r t o u r sp o n s o r s
Presenting Sponsor
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Page 21 April 2014
Essay Contest Looks 100 Years into the Past & Future
(CONTINUED FROM PAGE 1)
Below are topics from which students
can choose the subjects of their essays.
Please be creative and enjoy this opportunity to learn about life 100 years ago,
and compare it to your life today and
what changes may take place in the next
100 years!
Chores in 1914
Cooking, cleaning and yard work were
no easy tasks 100 years ago! Although
many houses in our community had
newfangled gas ranges, many homemakers were still using coal stoves which
required hauling in coal and kindling,
then hauling out ashes! Most refrigerators – called ice boxes -- used big blocks
of ice to keep foods cool, and, like coal
and heating oil, ice had to be delivered to
homes. Pneumatic Suction Cleaners were
being sold – these were early vacuum
cleaners that you pumped by hand. Gas
water heaters were new – no need to wait
for water to heat on the stove for laundry,
baths, or dishwashing. Hand-push mowers were advertised among the new garden tools available at the hardware store.
Essay topic:
Imagine you are a child in 2114. What
“new inventions” are making life simpler for you and your family?
Electricity
Advertisements in the 1914 local newspapers encouraged homeowners to wire
their homes for electric service. Most
of the homes on the Ridge used gas or
kerosene lamps, or even candles for light.
Appliances we use every day (toasters,
washing machines, electric lamps) were
brand new back then – one ad in The
Post read: “One of the luxuries of a house
wired for electric service is the ability to
cook by wire.” What were luxuries 100
years ago are either taken for granted today, or they are long out of use, replaced
by something more efficient.
Essay topic:
Imagine a child from 1914 has timetraveled to your house. How would that
child react to using some of the conveniences we use every day, like microwaves, computers, or automatic garage
door openers?
Entertainment
In 1914, movie theaters were rare and
“talkies” were not available at those
theaters, radios were available but not
widespread, and television had been developed, but no broad practical use had
yet been found for it, and iPods, iPads
and iPhones were complete science fiction! For entertainment, families on the
Ridge attended concerts and recitals at
area churches, acted and sang in theatrical shows, attended performances by visiting glee clubs, musicians and lecturers,
and traveled to Chicago to see big shows
– the Buffalo Bill/Pawnee Bill Wild West
Show came to Chicago in 1913!
Essay topic:
Think about how much entertainment has changed in the past 100 years.
If you were transported to 2114, how
would movies, television, music, games
and other entertainments be changed?
What kinds of devices will replace your
computer, Xbox and iPod?
Communication
Newspapers were the “Facebook” of
1914! Pages of short entries provided
all the news from friends, families and
neighbors. Newspaper items told who
was going on vacation and who just got
home, who was sick and who just recovered, who invited guests over for lunch
and what they ate. 100 years ago staying
in touch with friends was not as easy as it
is today. Many of the homes on the Ridge
had telephones, but you couldn’t dial the
number yourself – an operator had to
connect all calls.
Essay topic:
How would you explain texting and
text-speak, and social media to someone
from 1914?
Allowance
John H. Vanderpoel was a noted artist who lived on the Ridge and taught
at the Art Institute of Chicago. He was
very much loved and admired, and after he died in 1911, many people in the
community made donations toward the
purchase of his painting, “The Buttermakers,” so it could be displayed for the
public to enjoy. Children throughout the
Ridge were among the donors! At that
time, the average weekly allowance for a
child was about 50 cents, and the wages
for workers at the Ford Motor Company
had just been raised to $5 a day -- $25 a
week! A children’s savings account could
be opened with just $1 at the local bank.
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photographs of the earth were taken.
Essay topic:
Pretend you are talking to Roger
Faxon Howe. How would you explain
today’s most popular “aerial photos,”
Google Earth?
Voting
In April 1914, a special election was held
to decide whether the Village of Morgan
Park should be annexed to the City of Chicago. For a number of years before the
election, annexation was debated by the
“anns” (pro-annexation) and “anti-anns”
(against annexation). During these same
years, women were working for the right
to vote. Gertrude Blackwelder was prominent in both the pro-annexation movement
and woman suffrage. She was among the
earliest of women voters in Cook County,
and president of the Morgan Park Woman’s Annexation League. Articles about
annexation filled the pages of local papers,
and many organizations held meetings to
promote both sides of the issue.
Essay topic:
Do you think it’s important to vote?
Think ahead to when you’ll be grown
up: How would you feel if you were not
allowed to vote?
The essay contest is open to children in
: 3rd and 4th grades, 5th and 6th grades, and
7th and 8th grades. Essays can be typed as
Word documents or scanned as PDFs and
emailed to bapa@bapa.org or dropped off
to Beverly Area Planning Association,
1987 W. 111th St. All essays must have
the student’s first and last name, name
of school and grade, home address and
email or phone number. Submission
deadline is Friday, April 18.
(Essay questions were created and crafted
by Grace Kuikman and Linda Lamberty)
Natural Instincts
Physical Therapy & Wellness Center
11113 S. Western • 773.233.8600
Just ask Dr. Collins!
It’s Time to Get Your Hands Dirty!
Spring has finally arrived and those who
love to garden will be anxious to get
out in the yard. Here are a few tips to
keep your back and knees from working against you. Make sure to do a little
stretching of the hamstrings (back of the
thighs), and the torso. Your leg has to be
straight to stretch the back of the thigh as
you lean forward. Do a little side bending
with your arms clenched over your head.
Always warm up your body to prepare it
for the positions you are about to put it
in. You will probably be bending a lot, so
a little stool to sit on would be helpful. If
you prefer to kneel, get some good knee
pads for protection. You should stand frequently and do several small back bends
of the torso with your hands on your hips
(take off the dirty garden gloves first!)
because the prolonged forward bending
will take its toll on your back. Most of
all, if your back starts to bother you, that
means you are putting too much stress on
it and need to take a break. Enjoy your
Spring gardening and be good to yourself!
We are here to help!
Tina Morocco-Collins
Doctor of Physical Therapy
Naturalinstinctsandyou.com
Call The Neighborhood Plumber!
Essay topic:
Have you ever donated some or all of
your allowance to help a cause in our
community? If so, what was the cause
and why was it important to you?
Transportation
World War I started in 1914, and it was
the first war in which airplanes were used.
Roger Faxon Howe was a resident of the
Ridge, a photographer, and a WWI aviator – his uniform is part of the collection
at Ridge Historical Society. It was during Faxon’s time that the first large scale
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April 2014 Page 22
Spring Tasks Prepare for Garden Glory
By Scott Ware
We have finally liberated ourselves
from the third worst winter on record –
third worst in temperature and third worst
in snow accumulation. At last we can get
out and do something in our yards!
Much of the work we could have started in early March has not been done because of snow cover. Winter’s early onset kept many of us from finishing yard
cleanup last fall. It is time for disposing
of last year’s leaves – hopefully through
composting — and for cutting down
perennials and grasses. When pruning,
watch out for new growth and prune only
the spent stems. When raking, watch out
for bulbs and other new growth.
Prune Soon!
Prune summer and fall flowering
shrubs, as well as evergreens, as early
as possible. Do not simply shear the outsides -- get into the heart of the shrubs
and thin them. Remove the oldest 25% of
the stems. In four years you will have almost an entirely new plant. Do not prune
spring flowering plants like forsythia and
lilacs or spring clematis. Instead, prune
them immediately after they bloom, then
leave them alone for the rest of the year.
If you want to reduce the size of trees
or shrubs, start early in the season. Plants
generate a lot of new energy in the spring,
you want that energy directed into surviving growth, not into leaves that will
be lopped off later.
Cold Winter Advantage
One advantage of our winter is that
the cold killed off a lot of the pests that
have been plaguing yards for the last two
years. This year, there should be fewer insect pests and less fungal problems, like
Beverly Arts Center
Get Your Tickets
Today!
Patti Vasquez
returns with her annual
comedy benefit for the
LCM Beverly Breast
Cancer Walk -- Lipstick
Mom 2014, May 2, 8pm
Tickets $25
Get In, Get Art: Get Green
The art of saving our planet.
All ages activities.
Apr. 27, 2-4pm
Author Afternoon Interview
Chicago News Legend Joel Daly
discusses “The Daly News”
Apr. 6, 2pm
Roger McGuinn,
May 3, 8pm
Lance Lipinsky & The Lovers,
(“Jerry Lee Lewis” from Million Dollar Quartet)
performs 1950s hits and originals
APRIL 11, 8PM
BACinema
Wednesday Night
Film Series, 7:30pm
Apr. 9,
“August: Osage
County”
Apr. 23,
“The Past”
Summer
Camps &
Classes
Super
Savings Days
May 2 & 3
Find a
complete
schedule
online.
111th & Western | 773.445.3838 | www.beverlyartcenter.org
Powdery mildew is unsightly but the winter’s cold
temperatures may reduce its occurence this year.
When pruning, watch out for new growth and
prune only the spent stems.
powdery mildew. Powdery mildew is unsightly but seldom fatal. I plan to wait to
see how effective the cold weather was
before I treat plants. If you really can’t
stand it, use a broad based fungicide early in the season. It is also worth using an
organic pre-emergent weed control about
the time the crocuses bloom.
No Trespassing!
Divide Perennials
If you cannot remember the last time
you divided your perennials, this spring
may be the time to start. Like the pruning
of shrubs, the dividing of perennials is
essential to their long-term health. Ramming a sharpened spade through the center of the plant is all it takes. Then remove
part of the plant and replant it elsewhere,
or give it to a neighbor. Or (gasp) throw it
into the compost heap. Add some soil to
the gap you left and you are done. You do
not have to divide all your perennials this
year, but do try to start. You can always
do some more next year. This is one of
the joys of gardening.
Finally, and most importantly, you
should not plant, or till, or even walk
on your beds too soon. Quite apart from
whether the beds are too cold to plant,
they are too wet. Early tilling, or even
walking on garden beds compacts the
soil and can ruin its capacity for delivering water, nutrients, and even oxygen to
the soil. Given the heavy snows and late
melt-off this season, wet soil promises to
be more of a problem than usual.
Fortunately, you have a simple test for
whether the ground is too wet to work.
Dig 6 inches down anywhere in your yard
and get a handful of soil and squeeze it.
If it retains its shape as a nice mud ball,
suitable for throwing, the soil is too wet.
If it breaks apart into clumps, you have a
green light to till and plant. Meanwhile,
you have plenty more to do as we free
ourselves from the clutches of a severe
winter.
Deep In My Art
Art Show Celebrates Creative
Achievements of Children with
Special Needs
Bear Givers has partnered with Beacon Therapeutic Center to present Deep
In My Art, a student art show and sale
Tues. Apr. 3, 6 to 8 p.m., Beverly Bank &
Trust, 10258 S. Western Ave. Admission
is free and 100% of the proceeds benefit Beacon Therapeutic Diagnostic and
Treatment Center.
The exhibit is a development of the
EmpowerArt program created by Bear
Givers, a New York-based organization
that enables children with illnesses or
special needs to express their creativity
in art shows that benefit schools, hospitals and programs. Many of the young
artists will attend the event.
The children of Beacon Therapeutic
have created stunning artwork which will
be displayed and sold at Deep in My Art.
The proceeds will support Beacon’s mission of empowering children and families as they help them to find their way
to a better future by providing accredited
educational, mental health, and social
services.
Beacon Therapeutic Diagnostic and
Treatment Center is a multi-site organization with three core programs: Elementary and junior/senior high therapeutic
day schools, homeless outreach services
and outpatient mental health services.
Beacon provides innovative services to
children and families in the metropolitan Chicago area. For more information,
visit www.beacon-therapeutic.org
Page 23 April 2014
NEIGHBORHOOD NOTES
News from around Beverly Hills/Morgan Park
3700 W. 103rd St., will hold a six-week training program for the Ridge Run on Mondays
and Wednesdays, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., beginning Mon., Apr. 14. The 5K training is open
to beginning runners and the 10K training is open to runners who can run at least 2.5
miles. Each group will be led by running coaches. Training is open to people age 18 and
up. Fee: $15. Information/registration: 773-298-3592.
Author Discussion. Beverly Branch Library, 1962 W. 95th St., will host John G.
Linehan, author of “Coming of Age in Chicago,” and Jack O’Keefe, author of “Famine
Ghost; Genocide of the Irish,” on Apr. 16, 6:30 pm. The authors will discuss the inspiration for their books and read from selected chapters. Information: 312-747-9673.
Down Payment Assistance. Standard Bank, 2400 W. 95th St., will host a program on the benefits of down payment assistance and why now is a good time to buy,
Sat., Apr. 12, 10 to 11 a.m. Topics include credit score information, new programs with
low down payments, and how to simplify the home-buying process. Reservations: 866499-2265 ext. 60110.
Music at Keegan’s. Nikki Giblin and Steve Haberichter perform blues, folk and
acoustic pop Tuesdays, 9:30 p.m. to midnight, Keegan’s Pub, 10618 S. Western. No cover.
Peace Circle. The 22nd District Police Senior Subcommittee will host an intergenerational peace circle with seniors and teens Wed., Apr. 16, 9:45 a.m. to noon at the station, 1900 W. Monterey, community room. The purpose of the circle is to bring together
teens and seniors to openly talk about their experiences and opinions on bullying, and to
get a better understanding of the effects of bullying. Students can earn service learning
hours. Space is limited and registration is required. Information and registration: Judy
Ollry, CAPS Community Organizer, 312-745-0620.
Dance Gallery Spring Session. Registration is open for the new 7-week session for children, teens and adults at Dance Gallery, 10628 S. Western Ave. The session
begins Mon., Apr. 21 with class offerings in creative movement, tiny tap, pre-ballet,
ballet, pointe, jazz, tap, senior tap, hip hop, modern, lyrical and toning and weights.
Information/registration: dancegallerychicago.com or 773-445-8910.
Fashionista Alert! Smith Village, 2320 W. 113th Pl., presents the Annual Fashion
Show and luncheon, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thurs., Apr. 24, in the Community Hall. Smith
Village residents will model clothing carried by Annie’s in Oak Lawn. $10 per person,
includes lunch. Proceeds benefit Emilie’s Fund, which provides for Smith Village residents who have outlived their means. Reservations: 773-474-7300.
Spring Cleaning Shredding. Dismore Financial Group, 10450 S. Western., will
hold a spring cleaning shredding event Sat., Apr. 26, 10 a.m. to noon. Free coffee and
donuts. 773-779-6667.
The Grail Message. Grail Publications, Inc. distributors of “In The Light of
Truth” The Grail Message by Abd-ru-shin, will host “Why
6 AreDWeI FHere?
F EWhat
R EisNtheT
Point?” Sat., Apr. 26, 4 p.m. 1402 W. 103rd St. Information: 708-359-2060. The Grail
Message is a spiritual work written between the years 1923-1938, and is aTry
collection
of
Out This
168 essays addressing all spheres of life.
F L AV O R S A N D 3 0 TO P P I N G S
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$ 00
‘Les Miserables.’ The Platinum Adventures Club of Beverly Bank hosts an outing
to see “Les Miserables” Wed., Apr. 30, at the Drury Lane. Tickets are $85 and include
lunch. Bus departs from Ridge Academy, 2501 W. 103rd St., at 10:30 a.m. Reservations:
With this ad. Expires: 5-15-13
Margie O’Connell, 773-239-2265.
Nicky’s Grill & Yogurt Oasis • 10255 S. Western Ave. (773) 233-3072
Fro-Yo Cone
Public Art Town Hall Meeting. The City of Chicago will host a town
hall
Come-in-with-the-Kids
meeting advancing the Chicago Cultural Plan and to solicit feedback about public art in
So
Chicago Wed., Apr. 30, 6 p.m., Washington Park Arts Incubator. 301 E. GarfieldGood!
Blvd.
Special!!
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Watercolor Classes. Artist Carole Wilson presents watercolor classes Mondays,
% FF
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Little Company of Mary Hospital, 2800 W. 95th St., Evergreen Park.
Of equal value or less. With this ad. Expires: 5-15-13
Free. Registration/information: 708-229-6015.
Nicky’s Grill & Yogurt Oasis • 10255 S. Western Ave. (773) 233-3072
Segue il Bambino. Council Oak Montessori School hosts Segue il Bambino, an
art auction benefiting scholarships to worthy families, Sat., May 3, 6:30 p.m., Ridge
Country Club, 10522 S. California Ave. Reservations: 773-779-7606 or info@counciloakmontessori.org.
Castle Auction. Beverly Unitarian Church, 10244 S. Longwood Dr.,will hold its
annual live and silent auction Sat., May. 3. To arrange donations or purchase tickets, call
773-233-7080.
Habitat for Humanity. The Windy City Habitat for Humanity is building new
homes on a full city block at 119th and Union. The Beverly/Morgan Park/Mount Greenwood Community of Churches is sponsoring a ‘Build Day’ Sat., May 10, 8 a.m. to 3
p.m. so community members can participate in the construction. You do not need to be a
member of one of the local churches in order to participate. Participants must be age 16
or over and register in advance. Call Juanita Baily, 773-779-3355 ext. 0.
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