GLENVIEW—An unknown offender (or group of offenders) gained entrance to a residence on the 2300 block of Linden Leaf Drive sometime between 5:45pm the night of July 23 and 10:20am the next morning, the resident reported.
The home was ransacked, though it is unknown if anything was stolen at the time of the report. Police say that entry may have been gained via the front door.
From the Glenview police blotter
GLENVIEW—Loss prevention security for a business on the 2200 block of Willow Road noticed that several liquor bottles were missing from their shelves, just past noon on July 26.
They reviewed video surveillance and observed two people–a black male and female–take 20 bottles of liquor off the shelves and leave the store without paying.
Both offenders left in an unknown vehicle.
From the Glenview police blotter
The summer party season began at the Summer Dinner Dance at the Chicago Botanic Garden, where the night’s 425 guests raised more than $500,000 in support of the Garden. The black-tie evening commemorated the 125th anniversary of the Chicago Horticultural Society, which operates the Chicago Botanic Garden together with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County.
Guests enjoyed cocktails on the Rose Garden Terrace, followed by an intimate dinner under an elegant pavilion on the Esplanade. The event was co-chaired by Mr. and Mrs. Michael Canmann, Mr. and Mrs. W. Sanford Kasten, Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Madigan, and Mr. and Mrs. Philip S. Merlin.
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Vivienne Joans, Chris McMahon, Emily and John MacEntee Photography by Mary Carol Fitzgerald
Kathy & Fabian Carbonell
Rose Garden Terrace
Elizabeth Pruett, Danielle Rollins
Ben & Cindy Chereskin
Lori & Bill Hunter
Susan Canman
Sally Bulley, Susan Sullivan, Allan Bulley, John Sullivan
Lisa & Will FitzSimons
Kelly Ray, Jeff & Angie DePew
Pim & Brayton Alley
Rich & Donna Bodkin, Janet & Bill Ryan
Guests enjoying cocktails on the terrace.
John Howard, Les Everett, Julia Howard, Steve Ball
Jeanne Witherspoon, Jim Slama
Mrs. Wetherald was presented with gifts and cards of gratitude from students.
The School of St. Mary will not be the same this fall. Mrs. Therese Wetherald will not be returning as a teacher for the first time in 34 years. As a matter of fact, Mrs. Wetherald will not be returning to the School of St. Mary for the first time in 60 years since that is where she began her years as a student!
Dr. Venette Biancalana, principal of the School of St. Mary, said, “Therese has taught thousands of students, partnered with numerable parents, mentored dozens of new teachers, contributed to numerous curriculum and professional development committees and has been such a part of our school fabric and parish for many, many years. We are going to MISS her calm demeanor, positive attitude, kindness, and love of children and their families for MANY years to come!”
Mrs. Wetherald has made a positive impact on the lives of many children throughout her years of teaching. Julia Saran, a former student and School of St. Mary’s graduate, said “I moved to St. Mary’s in second grade and was therefore a fairly new student moving into third grade. Mrs. Wetherald made a deliberate effort to make me feel at home and confident as a student and person. Both Mrs. Kathy Thompson, her second grade teacher, and Mrs. Wetherald ignited my LOVE of the school and welcomed me to the school with open arms. I will never forget how special my third grade year was thanks to Mrs. Wetherald.”
Mrs. Wetherald has left a lasting impression on the school, the parents, and her students. THANK YOU Mrs. Wetherald …from the bottom of our hearts.
Mrs. Wetherald being honored by two co-workers.
A well-earned day at the salon
Six mothers in a Lake County at-risk program received a rare four hours of pampering and relaxation last month as local businesses from Lake Bluff, Waukegan and Vernon Hills provided manicures, pedicures, massages, tuna cucumber rolls, and – for some – their first Chipotle burrito.
“None of the ladies had [been pampered] before, so it’s a little reward; because they’ve been working so hard,” said Amanda Williams, prevention initiative infant & toddler specialist at YWCA Lake County.
The mothers each achieved a goal they had set for themselves while participating in YWCA Lake County’s at-risk home visiting program. Some became employed, others enrolled in school. To reward their efforts, Williams and her co-workers including Mindy Lindholm, a fellow prevention initiative infant & toddler specialist, collaborated with local businesses to organize a spa day.
YWCA Lake County provided transportation to and from Image Beauty Institute as well as childcare across the street at the Waukegan Public Library. Image Beauty Institute donated its facility and resources, while students provided manicures and pedicures for the mothers; Massages By Alli provided massages on site; PalliO Cooking Services, LLC donated cucumber tuna rolls; and the Vernon Hills Chipotle donated burritos and chips for lunch.
“We’re amazed at the generosity and community spirit local businesses have shown,” said Lindholm. “These moms go through a lot, and they’ve never had a day of pampering.”
The mothers responded with overwhelmingly positive feedback, according to Williams. “They were so excited,” said Williams. “They made new friends, and they exchanged numbers. It was really nice.”
After the pedicures …
YWCA Lake County’s home visiting program serves at-risk Lake County families with children ages 0 to 3, providing support through education, supplies and community resources to promote self-sufficiency. Families who qualify include the homeless and those who are approved for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits or medical assistance.
About YWCA Lake County
YWCA Lake County is a multi-faceted social service organization that provides programs and services to more than 65,000 underinsured and low-income families in Lake County to help them achieve self-sufficiency and improve and enrich their lives. Incorporated in 1922 and dedicated to eliminating racism and empowering women, it is the only YWCA in Lake County. Through the years, YWCA Lake County has evolved to meet the challenging economic times and changing demographics in the community and currently offers programs and services in both English and Spanish). For more information, to donate or to volunteer, please call 847-662-4247 or visit ywcalakecounty.org.
LAKE FOREST/LAKE BLUFF – Spend money to win money? Yes, indeed! The Lake Forest-Lake Bluff Chamber of Commerce is reminding shoppers to collect their summer shopping receipts dated from July 17th to the 31st (for both sale and regular priced items) for the chance to win $500.
Shoppers should bring their original receipts to the Chamber, located at 272 E. Deerpath in Lake Forest, by noon on Tuesday, August 4th. The drawing will be held and the winner announced on Lake Forest Day, Wednesday, August 5th.
All receipts must reflect retail purchases in Lake Forest or Lake Bluff (60044 or 60045) between July 17th and July 31th. Entrants must be at least 18 years of age. Winner need not be present.
LAKE FOREST – There’s exciting news at Gorton Community Center! Gorton Partners with The Grainger Foundation for Greater Good Project. This five year initiative will bring a noted speaker to Gorton once a year to conduct coaching and workshop seminar for nonprofits.
Gorton Community Center has received a generous commitment from The Grainger Foundation to fund the Greater Good Project, which will provide area nonprofits access to nationally-known thought leaders.
A five-year initiative, the Greater Good Project will bring a noted speaker to Gorton once a year to conduct an invitation-only coaching and workshop seminar. The goals of this seminar will be to help local nonprofits improve management skills, increase their ability to provide high-level services, and leverage their shared experiences.
Themes will include Communication, Managing People, Technology, Innovation and Marketing. After implementing the knowledge and strategies gained from the speaker, workshop participants will attend a Lunch & Learn at Gorton to share their outcomes.
In addition to the seminar, each speaker will give a public, keynote address in Gorton’s newly renovated, state-of-the-art theater. “I am really excited about this opportunity provided by Gorton Community Center,” said Andy Duran, Executive Director of LEAD / SpeakUP! Prevention Coalition. “I believe these programs will have a great impact on the lives and work of leaders in our community, and I can’t wait to participate!”
Gorton Community Center has a long history as a hub for community service and today provides offices for nine important nonprofit organizations. “Many nonprofits don’t have the resources to participate in high quality events where they can gain the knowledge they need to take their services to the next level,” said Gorton Board President Mark Ventling. “We are honored The Grainger Foundation has made it possible for Gorton to empower these groups through the Greater Good The Grainger Foundation, an independent, private foundation located in Lake Forest, was established in 1949 by William Wallace Grainger, founder of W.W. Grainger, Inc., North America’s leading broad line supplier of maintenance, repair, and operating products, with operations also in Asia, Europe and Latin America. Since its founding, the Foundation has provided substantive support to a broad range of organizations including museums and educational, medical and human services institutions. Its commitment to Gorton will fund the Greater Good Project for five years.
Opening Day at Whole Foods newest store in Evanston.
EVANSTON – Whole Foods Market officially opened its 53,004 square-foot Green Bay Road store at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, July 29 with a Grand Opening celebration that attracted more than 550 North Shore residents.
Th new store is located just over the Wilmette border at 2748 Green Bay Road and is Whole Foods Market’s third location in Evanston, and 25th store in Chicagoland.
To celebrate opening day, Whole Foods Market hosted its version of a ribbon cutting called a “Bread-Breaking Ceremony” with Whole Foods Market Team Members and North Shore neighbors. Highlights included:
Store Venues
Store Departments
Store Decor
Whole Foods Market’s two other locations in Evanston are located at 1640 Chicago Avenue and 1111 Chicago Avenue.
Submitted by Whole Foods Market
Founded in 1980 in Austin, Texas, Whole Foods Market (wholefoodsmarket.com, NASDAQ: WFM), is the leading natural and organic food retailer. As America’s first national certified organic grocer, Whole Foods Market was named “America’s Healthiest Grocery Store” by Health magazine. The company’s motto, “Whole Foods, Whole People, Whole Planet”™ captures its mission to ensure customer satisfaction and health, Team Member excellence and happiness, enhanced shareholder value, community support and environmental improvement. Thanks to the company’s more than 90,000 team members, Whole Foods Market has been ranked as one of the “100 Best Companies to Work For” in America by FORTUNE magazine for 17 consecutive years. In fiscal year 2014, the company had sales of more than $14 billion and currently has more than 422 stores in the United States, Canada and the United Kingdom.
The Winnetka Park District will hold a Bikeway Master Plan Community Meeting on August 1 to provide residents an opportunity to learn more about a new bikeway plan for the village. The plan will create connecting bikeways along Sheridan Road and Elm Street.
The Park District first adopted a bikeway plan in April 2012 and presented it to the Village Council a year later where residents raised concerns about the plan. Shortly after the meeting, the Park District’s executive director retired and a new director, Robert Smith was appointed in January 2014. Since his appointment, Smith has focused on other priorities but turned his attention to the bikeway master plan this spring when the Park District Board hired Hichcock Design Group to revise the plan.
Hitchcock’s revised plan is based on concerns raised by residents at the Village Council meeting, as well as input from Village and Park District staff and the Park District Board.
According to the plan on view at the Park District’s website, the first priority would be to create a bikeway by connecting Sheridan Road and Elm Street with signs and pavement markings. The next priority, would be to connect the bikeway to the Green Bay Trail and expand it to include the forest preserve, Linden Street and Winnetka Avenue.
According to Smith, the bikeway project is subject to available funding and would need to be coordinated with major street improvements undertaken by the Village.
The meeting will be held Saturday, August 1, 9:00 am to 11:00 am at the Park District Community Room, 540 Hibbard Road.
Photo by Wagner Farms
Each year, about 10 pencent of all milk produced by U.S. dairy farmers is used to make ice cream – that’s a lot of sundaes!
In Glenview, Historic Wagner Farm’s Sweets and Treats serves up frosty creations from May through mid-October. And, through the end of the week, guests can enjoy exclusive flavors, floats and shakes in honor of National Ice Cream Month.
“National Ice Cream Month is a fun time to step back in time and visit our Sweets and Treats shop,” shared Sarah Schoeneberg, program manager at Wagner Farm.
This week’s specialty: Prairie Berry with raspberries, strawberries, blackberries and blueberries.
“It’s really good,” shared Rosie Kelly, a student manager for the shop. “All of our ice cream comes from Homer’s in Wilmette. It’s been a North Shore tradition forever.”
The current Georgetown student and Glenview local has worked at the farm for five summers, since she was a rising sophomore at Glenbrook South High School.
“It’s like you’re sitting in a soda shop many moons ago,” she said. “You are transported to another era.”
The 1920’s-style parlor, open since 2007, brings the ambiance and charm of old-fashioned shops. Complete with tin ceiling and authentic soda fountain and milkshake machines, the shop even had an antique cash register until two years ago, when they transitioned to a system that allowed for credit cards, Kelly said.
Kelly helps to oversee a team of about 20 “soda jerks” and said the staff creations, from cones and floats to shakes and sundaes, are among the best parts of the job.
“It’s fun to see people order them,” she shared. “Mine is the Sprinkle Shake—vanilla shake with sprinkles mixed in.”
Soda fountains got their start in the late 1800s when drug stores began serving up carbonated treats within their pharmacies. Chemists originally created the bubbly water as a chaser for medicine, but people quickly became interested in the water itself. Floats and ice cream scoops were also served, and sundaes became a way to bypass ordinances that restricted carbonated soda sales on Sunday in observance of the Christian Sabbath.
Wagner is one of the area’s only remaining working farms, offering a variety of educational-based programs that highlight history and hands-on opportunities for exploration. Children can learn about livestock, crops and explore interactive exhibits at the farm’s Heritage Center.
“You can learn about farming from the early 20th century through the present, ‘shop through history’ at our 1930′s Grocery Store or purchase a souvenir of your visit from our Museum Store,” explained the farm’s website. “If your kids think that milk comes in a carton, corn comes in a can and chicken comes in a cellophane wrapped package, it’s time for a visit to Wagner Farm.”
Sweets and Treats is open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays (through Aug. 13). The parlor remains open for weekend hours only through Oct. 18.
WINNETKA – The nonprofit Open Communities’ Justice Day 2015 held on Winnetka’s Village Green on July 26 was a success, with hundreds of North Shore residents attending, according to the Chicago Tribune.
The rally marked the 50th Anniversary of Martin Luther King’s speech on the same Village Green in 1965, and also celebrated the activists who fought for housing equality on the North Shore during the 1960’s.
For the full article go to the Chicago Tribune, “Rally rekindles spirit of King’s 1965 appearance.”
Catherine Driscoll with her neighbor and fellow grown-up Lollapalooza goer, Elliott Bell of Lake Bluff
By Catherine Driscoll
It’s that time of year again – time to relive my misspent youth by seeing 100+ bands in one weekend at Lollapalooza. This is my attempt to shamelessly recruit more friends to join me this year by posting “Five Misconceptions People Over 40 May Have About Going to Lollapalooza” Here goes…
1. “It’s a mosh pit.” Well, that can certainly be true if you choose to rush the stage or hang out at Perry’s, the electric synthesized music stage for people with short attention spans where all your kids will be hanging out.
But to be honest, Grant Park is absolutely gorgeous and huge, one mile from end to end. There are eight stages spread out along the edges, and the inside of the park is filled with flowers, trees, lawns, Buckingham Fountain, and nice shady spots to relax and chill. My favorite spot is the WXRT area. It’s a great place to regroup, with Adirondack chairs, shade, a craft beer station nearby, and is centrally located in the park.
2. “I’ll be too exhausted for a three-day festival.” Do you actually think you’ll have more energy next year? You can do it! It’s all about pacing. Because the park is one mile from end to end, you can become completely exhausted if all you’re doing is walking from one end to the other all day. Be smart about it. On both ends of the park are two stages that face each other. Pick a good spot in the middle to “camp” and hear two bands back to back without ever moving. And you’ll make lots of new friends.
3. “Weather.” Yes, there will be weather. We are on Earth, after all. It can be hot, but there are water stations everywhere. Bring a camelback or some plastic water bottles and you can fill up endlessly and for free. And it may rain (which brings the tremendous entertainment of watching the drunk, stupid people create slip and slides in the mud). It’s always a good idea to bring a small plastic tarp to either sit on or sit under in case of rain.
4. “There won’t be anything good to eat or drink.” If you enjoy watery, light beer, this festival, like all others, has got you covered. But there are two craft beer stations on site, and a wine bar set up in the middle of the park where you can sit on comfy couches and sip whatever you want. By Sunday night, this is usually where I am. From this spot, you can lounge and hear the live music from the biggest stage while watching it on a giant screen.
For whatever reason, there are a lot of “gingers” at Lolla. Again this year, I’ll be photo-documenting the Gingers of Lolla and the friends who love them.
Gingers love Lolla, too
For the ultimate in convenience, you can connect your wristband to your credit card and never have to worry about whether you have enough money. (This can be both a good thing and a bad thing. Last year, I bought a round of drinks for a table of new friends from around the world. Go big or go home, right?)
And because you’re in Chicago, the food is actually great. Billie Goat’s, Lou Malnati’s pizza, MBurgers, Kamehachi’s, Cheesie’s grilled cheese, salads, pasta and new this year, an organic farmer’s market. Even vegans eat well at this festival.
5. “I’ve never heard of these bands.” Of course you haven’t, because most of us are busy working, managing careers, spouses and children and too busy to keep up with the latest. But that’s the beauty of going – discovering new music.
I’m partial to the BMI stage, the smallest stage where the really new bands appear. The ones who do well come back to play on the larger stages in future years. Last year, Houndmouth played on the BMI stage, and went on to appear on Letterman, release a fantastic record, and are going on tour this fall. Don’t be afraid of what you don’t know. Run with it.
One other thing you should know: Cell phone signals are completely sketchy and unreliable in the park, so don’t rely on them to be able to connect with your friends and / or kids. Make plans in advance.
Have I convinced you to come? I hope so! If you need tickets, I would suggest buying from someone you know or through a broker like Stub Hub or Ticket City. Every year, there are a fair number of fake tickets sold through fake eBay and Craigslist. A 1-day pass should be $100+, and a 3-day pass should be $300+. If they’re cheaper, they’re likely fake.
With a great lineup and the Chicago skyline as a backdrop, it should be a beautiful weekend! Hope to see you there!
Buckingham Fountain is just one of the lovely backdrops to Lollapalooza
Former Chicago Bear Captain Michael “Mike” Johnson Pyle died on July 29, 2015. He was 76.
Pyle, of Glenview, was the beloved husband of Candy Pyle nee Candrian; loving father of Samantha (George) Buono and Cameron Pyle: step-father of Holly (Tim) Cir and Scott Allgauer; proud grandpa of Jake, Luca, Joey, Nico and Katie; dear brother of Palmer (the late Penny) and Harlen (Joanne) Pyle; brother-in-law of Scott (Beverly) Candrian.
Visitation is Thursday, August 6, 2015, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd at Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077.
Memorial Service Friday, August 7, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at Christ Church, 784 Sheridan Road at Humboldt Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Christ Church (Parish Office), 470 Maple Street, Winnetka, IL 60093.
Info: (847)675-1990 or www.donnellanfuneral.com.
Here are links to stories about Mike Pyle:
HIGHLAND PARK – The Highland Park Police Department issued a crime alert on July 29 regarding two recent residential burglaries:
A daytime residential burglary was reported on Tuesday July 28,2015 on the 900 of Park Avenue West. No one was home at the time. Access was reportedly gained by force to the front door. Valuables and electronics were taken from the home.
Shortly before 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, a residential burglary was reported in the 2800 block of Lexington Lane. No one was home at the time. Offenders reportedly forced entry to the rear slider door and jewelry was taken from the home.
The Highland Park Police Department is investigating both instances. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Highland Park Police Department at (847) 432-7730.
Please take the following precautions to avoid becoming a victim of these crimes:
Anyone wanting additional crime prevention information please contact the Police Department Non-Emergency line at (847) 432-7730. In the event of an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
MAJGT Championship at Illinois State: Winnetka’s Michael Adler (class of 2017) turned in a strong showing at this Mid-American Junior Golf Tour event on July 27-30 at Weibring Golf Club. Adler shot 72-74-72 (218) to finish in fourth place. El Paso’s Michael Mounce took medalist honors with a 207.
Highland Park’s Noah Fishbein (class of 2016) shot a 69 on the first round and ended up in a tie for 11th place (225). Northbrook’s Daniel Cole (class of 2016) finished in a tie for 13th place (227).
On the girls’ side, Glenbrook North’s Amy Hong (class of 2016) shot 80-81-80 to share third place with Wheaton’s Annalee Dannegger. Hinsdale’s Roshannah Gaur took first with a three-round score of 226.
66th Illinois Open Championship: Wilmette’s Eric Meierdierks finished in a tie for fourth place in the Illinois Open, which was completed on July 22 at Royal Melbourne Country Club. The 30-year-old, who turned pro in 2006 after attending Michigan State, had a three-round total of 210 (71-69-70).
Meierdierks claimed the Illinois Open Championship in 2010.
Lake Forest’s Brad Hopfinger won last year’s title.
This year’s champ was Lisle’s David Cooke. He shot a nine-under-par 63 on the final round to win the tournament by five strokes over Deerfield’s Vince India 199-204.
Glenbrook North grad Nick Hardy, who will be a sophomore at Illinois, shot 66-81-66 (213) to finish in a tie for 12th. Glenbrook South’s Quinn Prchal, who will be a junior at Princeton, also shot a 213. He had rounds of 72, 72 and 69.
Prchal had a terrific sophomore season for the Tigers, earning medalist honors in the Ivy League Tournament. He’s made first-team all-Ivy League twice.
Hardy was the Big Ten Freshman of the Year during the 2014-15 season. He also made 2015 PING All-Midwest Region.
35th Chick Evans Junior Am: Andrew Huber of Winnetka turned in a terrific performance to win this celebrated tournament at Itasca Country Club.
On July 24, Huber (class of 2016) put the finishing touches on his title with a 1-up victory over Rockford’s Kyle Slattery in the match play bracket. He eagled the 16th.
Huber went 5-0 in match play, including a 1-up win over Joliet’s Trent Wallace in the semifinal.
It was a good five days for the New Trier standout. In stroke play, he shot a 70 in the opening round and a 68 in the second round to finish one stroke in back of Slattery (137).
Winnetka’s Drew Miles (class of 2016) and Lake Forest’s Joe Egan (class of 2015) shot 148s to finish in a tie for eighth place in stroke play.
Other locals who qualified to match play included Lake Bluff’s Scott Frevert (14th, 149), Glenview’s Grant Reese (tied for 15th, 150), Winnetka’s Timmy Crawford (tied for 17th, 151), Winnetka’s Ethan Schmitt (tied for 17th, 151), Lake Forest’s Jed Thomas (tied for 17th, 151), Northbrook’s Charlie Van Cleave (tied for 22nd, 152), Lake Bluff’s Connor Polender (tied for 22nd, 152), Glenview’s Kevin Paek (tied for 22nd, 152) and Glenview’s Charlie Nikitas (tied for 30th, 153).
Crawford, Polender, Frevert and Paek claimed wins in the round of 32 before losing in the round of 16.
AJGA Memorial Junior: Matt Murlick of Winnetka claimed another top-10 finish. The New Trier senior-to-be placed eighth (75-75-73—223) in this three-day American Junior Golf Association event, which was held at Ohio State University Golf Club and completed on July 23. Cincinnati’s Daniel Wetterich took medalist honors with a 218 (76-71-71).
MAJGT Kenosha Classic: Winnetka’s Chip Savarie (class of 2018) took second place in the Kenosha Classic on July 24 at the Kenosha Country Club.
There was plenty of drama in this Mid-American Junior Golf Tour event as three players — Savarie, Trent Caraher and Robbie Morway — shot 145s to finish in a tie for first place after 36 holes.
Caraher of Darien wound up winning the playoff after shooting rounds of 70 and 75.
Savarie opened the tournament with a 73. He carded a 72 on the second round. Morway (Mequon, Wisconsin) came on strong, scoring a one-under-par 69 on day two.
Winnetka’s Drew Miles (class of 2016) and Ethan Schmitt (class of 2016) ended up with 150s to finish in a three-way tie for fourth place.
Lake Forest’s Ale Raganelli (class of 2016) tied Glenview’s Jarrett Prchal (class of 2018) for ninth place (152), while Lake Forest’s Lowell Weil III (class of 2018) wound up tied for 11th place (153).
On the girl’s side, Lake Forest’s Cindy Wang (class of 2016) finished her 36 holes with a 160 (79-81) to share third place with Chicago’s Brianna Ward.
MAJGT Sanctuary Classic: Winnetka’s Drew Miles turned in rounds of 76 and 71 to finish with a three-over-par 147 at this Mid-American Junior Golf Tournament on July 16-17 at the Sanctuary Golf Course in New Lenox. He wound up placing in a three-way tie for fourth place. Devin Johnson of Geneva was the medalist (141).
Miles, who will be a senior at North Shore Country Day, finished in a tie for 14th place at the IHSA Class 1A state tournament last fall.
Lake Forest’s Ale Raganelli (75-75—150) and New Trier grad Jack Junge (73-77—150) shared ninth place with Robbie Morway of Mequon, Wisconsin.
Two Winnetkans, Reb Banas (Class of 2017) and Brett Golden (Class of 2015), tied Aurora’s David Lipan for 12th place. They each shot 151.
On the girls’ side, Glencoe’s Margaret Hickey (Class of 2017) and Lake Forest’s Emily Young (Class of 2016) placed in a tie for 10th. Both shot 160.
Lake Forest’s Cindy Wang (2016) and Winnetka’s Madison Banas (2016) shared 13th place. They each shot 161.
Midwest Junior Players Championship: Northfield’s Justin Choi (Class of 2017) shot 74-73-72 (219) to finish in a tie for fifth place in this American Junior Golf Association tournament at Mistwood Golf Club in Romeoville on July 14-16. Ryan Gerard of Raleigh, North Carolina, claimed medalist honors with a 207.
Glenview’s Charlie Nikitas (2017) ended up in a tie for 21st (765-76-75—226).
85th Illinois State Amateur: Northbrook’s Nick Hardy and Highwood’s Patrick Flavin were top-10 finishers in this prestigious tourney, which was held at Panther Creek Country Club in Springfield on July 14-16.
Hardy, who will be a sophomore at the University of Illinois, capped off the four rounds by shooting a six-under 65 to place third. He wound up with a four-round score of 276 (70-71-70-65), which was one stroke behind Wheaton’s Tee-K Kelly and Chicago’s Conor Dore. Kelly took the title by winning the playoff.
Flavin, a Highland Park High School grad who will be a sophomore at Miami of Ohio, also had a terrific final round: five-under 66. He ended up in four-way tie for sixth place (73-72-70-66—281).
Glenview’s Gerald Zawaski and Winnetka’s Blake Johnson finished in a tie for 11th (285).
IJGA-CDGA Junior Amateur: Northbrook’s Daniel Cole, Glenview’s Kevin Paek and Lake Bluff’s Connor Polender turned in top-10 finishes in this three-day tournament, which was completed on July 10 at Mill Creek Golf Club in Geneva, Illinois.
Cole (Class of 2016) shot 74-73-74 (221) to finish in a tie for seventh place with Clarendon Hills’ Max Bartuch.
Paek (Class of 2017) carded a 72 on the final round to end up with a 222, which put him in a tie for ninth place with Polender (Class of 2018). Polender shot a 70 on the first day.
Glenview’s Jarrett Prchal (Class of 2016) and Winnetka’s Drew Miles recorded 224s to share 14th place with Buffalo Grove’s Jason Gohde. Glenview’s Charlie Nikitas (Class of 2017) finished in a tie for 17th with a 225.
On the girls’ side, Glenview’s Arina Kim (Class of 2016) and Hanna Tanaka (Class of 2019) finished in a tie for 10th place. Kim came up with a pair of 78s, while Tanaka opened with a 75 and closed with an 81.
AJGA McArthur Towel & Sports Future Legends: In this American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) tournament held at The Legend of Brandybrook in Wales, Wisconsin on July 7-10, Winnetka’s Matt Murlick (Class of 2016) recorded scores of 74-77-71 (220) to finish in a tie for 14th place. Winnetka’s Andrew Huber (Class of 2016) shot a 222 (74-75-73) to end up in a three-way tie for 17th.
MAJGT University of Illinois Classic: Winnetka’s Penelope Tir (Class of 2019) and Northbrook’s Amy Hong (Class of 2016) turned in solid performances at this Mid-American Junior Golf Tour event at Stone Creek Golf Club on July 6-7. Tir carded a 164 (77-87) to finish in a tie for third place. Hong shot a 165 for fifth place.
On the boys’ side, Lake Forest’s Jed Thomas (Class of 2018) had a 78 in the first round and a 79 in the second round to finish in tie for 10th (157).
MAJGT Second City Classic: Glencoe’s Margaret Hickey (Class of 2017) came up with rounds of 79 and 77 (156) to take third place in this Mid-American Junior Golf Tour (MAJGT) tournament at Ravisloe Country Club in Homewood on July 1-2. Winnetka’s Madison Banas (2016) shot a 161 to finish in a tie for sixth. Lake Forest’s Cindy Wang (2016) shared 16th-place with a 171, while Glenview’s Sophia Lau (2018) placed 19th (174).
On the boys side, Winnetka’s Chip Savarie (Class of 2018) shot a 72 in the second round to place in a seven-way tie for ninth (149). Lake Forest’s Joe Egan (Class of 2015) and Jed Thomas (2018) and Glenview’s John Kryscio (2018) ended up with 153s to share 20th place. Reb Banas of Winnetka finished in a tie for 25th place (154).
AJGA’s Coca-Cola Championship: Northfield’s Justin Choi (Class of 2017) was a top-10 finisher at this American Junior Golf Association event, which was completed on July 2 at Boyne Highlands in Harbor Springs, Michigan. His final score (75-76-74—225) was 11 strokes in back of the medalist: Austin Jenner of West Branch, Michigan. Glenview’s Kevin Paek (Class of 2017) finished in a tie for 22nd (80-76-74—230).
AJGA’s Under Armour/Jeff Overton Championship: Winnetka’s Matt Murlick (Class of 2016) came up with another top-20 finish after shooting a 71 on the final round (July 2) of this American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) tournament at Otter Creek Golf Course in Columbus, Indiana. He recorded 74s on the first two rounds to finish with 219. Florida’s Rosswell Sinclair took first with a 211.
Midwest Junior Championship: Louise McCulloch, who will be a senior at New Trier High School this fall, finished in a tie for fifth place at the Midwest Junior Championship at the University of Iowa Finkbine Golf Course in Iowa City, Iowa on June 29-30. She shot up the leaderboard by firing a 72 on the final day. She carded 88 and 80 in the first two rounds to end up with a 240. South Dakota’s Sydney Bormann was the medalist with a 224 (78-74-72).
Illinois State Junior Amateur: Winnetka’s Matt Murlick, who will be a senior at New Trier High School, was one of the top performers at the Makray Memorial Golf Club on June 23-25. He took fifth (73-71-76—220) in the prestigious event. In a field of 156 golfers, Ethan Farnam of Crystal Lake ended up as the medalist (211).
Northbrook’s Daniel Cole (class of 2016) completed the 54 holes with a 225 to finish in a three-way for 12th place. The other area finishers were Winnetkan Drew Miles (tied for 27th, 230), Lake Forest’s Jed Thomas (tied for 39th, 233) and Glenview’s John Kryscio (41st, 234) and Jarrett Prchal (tied for 44th, 236).
MAJGT Meadowbrook Classic: Glencoe’s Margaret Hickey, who recently completed her sophomore season at Loyola Academy, carded a 162 (81-81) to claim runner-up honors in the 36-hole Mid-American Junior Golf Tour (MAJGT) Classic at Meadowbrook Country Club in Racine, Wisconsin, on June 25-26. She finished nine strokes in back of Barrington Hills’ Reena Sulkar.
Highland Park’s Nicole Berardi (class of 2017) ended up with a 177 to finish in a tie for eighth place. Lake Forest’s Megan Sturonas (class of 2017) placed 12th (181).
In boys action, Northbrook’s Charlie Van Cleave (class of 2017) shot a 158 to place fourth in the Meadowbrook Classic.
The other area golfers to finish in the top 15 included Lake Forest’s Elliot Georges (8th, 164), Winnetka’s Christopher Lee (9th, 165), Glencoe’s Nicholas Stachowiak (tied for 11th, 172) and Wilmette’s Ethan Wagner (15th, 178).
MAJGT Championship at Geneva National: Glenview’s Charlie Nikitas came on strong — shooting a 69 on the final round — to make things interesting on June 18. His 54-hole total (220) placed him fourth overall, three strokes behind medalist Robbie Morway of Mequon, Wisconsin.
Northfield’s Justin Choi (class of 2017) came in fifth (221), while Glenview’s Kevin Paek finished in a tie for sixth (222).
In earlier MAJGT tournament play, Choi claimed runner-up honors at the 36-hole Windmill Open (147) on May 30-31, while Paek finished in a tie for third (150). Andrew Huber of Winnetka also was a top-10 performer (152).
In the girls tournament at Geneva National, Glencoe’s Margaret Hickey tied Raelyn Spears (Minnesota) for sixth place (238).
Hickey also was a standout at the MAJGT Windmill Open on May 30-31. She earned runner-up honors with a 167. Glenview’s Nicole Wetoska placed eighth (173).
Kevin Paek, seen here during high school action last fall, finished in a tie for sixth at the MAJGT Championship at Geneva National. Photography by Joel Lerner
Louise McCulloch, seen here in high school action, finished in a tie for fifth at the Midwest Junior Championship. Photography by Joel Lerner
GLENVIEW—Michael “Mike” Johnson Pyle,of Glenview, passed away at the age of 76 on July 29, 2015.
He was the beloved husband of Candy Pyle (née Candrian); loving father of Samantha (George) Buono and Cameron Pyle; step-father of Holly (Tim) Cir and Scott Allgauer; proud grandpa of Jake, Luca, Joey, Nico and Katie; dear brother of Palmer (the late Penny) and Harlen (Joanne) Pyle; and brother-in-law of Scott (Beverly) Candrian.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2015, 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Donnellan Family Funeral Home, 10045 Skokie Blvd at Old Orchard Road, Skokie, IL 60077.
A memorial service will follow on Friday, August 7, 2015, 10:00 a.m. at Christ Church, 784 Sheridan Road at Humboldt Avenue, Winnetka, IL 60093.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Christ Church (Parish Office), 470 Maple Street, Winnetka, IL 60093.
From the Donnellan Family Funeral Home
GLENCOE—A resident of a home on the 700 block of Carlisle Avenue (in Deerfield) reported several items of jewelry (worth over $500.00) missing from their master bedroom dresser on July 20.
The resident believed the suspect was her housekeeper–Janina Kaplan–who police arrested following an investigation.
From the Glencoe police blotter; please note that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination.
HIGHLAND PARK—Two residential burglaries took place recently in Highland Park. As a result, the Highland Park Police Department issued the following release:
The Highland Park Police Department would like to make you aware of two recent residential burglaries:
A daytime residential burglary was reported on Tuesday July 28,2015 on the 900 of Park Avenue West. No one was home at the time. Access was reportedly gained by force to the front door. Valuables and electronics were taken from the home.
Shortly before 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 29, 2015, a residential burglary was reported in the 2800 block of Lexington Lane. No one was home at the time. Offenders reportedly forced entry to the rear slider door and jewelry was taken from the home.
The Highland Park Police Department is investigating both instances. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Highland Park Police Department at (847) 432-7730.Please take the following precautions to avoid becoming a victim of these crimes:
– Report any suspicious persons or activity in your neighborhood to the Police Department. Crime prevention only works when the community takes an active role. This includes unfamiliar vehicles, especially if occupied, stopping for long periods of time in a residential area or repeatedly driving through the same area slowly. Suspicious persons on a neighbor’s property, especially in a back yard should also be immediately reported.
– Make sure your garage door is closed and any access door into the garage is secured including the door from the garage to your home.
– Consider a car alarm and home alarm.
– Lock all doors. Deadbolt locks are the best.
– Leave interior lights on, or on timers if away for a long period of time.
– Use exterior lighting to illuminate your home to discourage burglars.
– Ask a neighbor to keep an eye on your home when you are away, and do the same for your neighbors’ homes.
– Consider joining the City’s Neighbor to Neighbor Program. Call (847) 926-1000 for more information.Anyone wanting additional crime prevention information please contact the Police Department Non-Emergency line at (847) 432-7730. In the event of an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
From the Highland Park Police Department
Musings by Mike Lubow
The word “genius” is similar to “generous.” Not that they rhyme, but still, there’s a family resemblance. Both start with “gen” and end with “us.”
What caused this musing? Poe the poet. A guy you met in school but hadn’t thought about until just the other night.
A thunderstorm rolled across the North Shore waking you at three in the morning. Trees outside the house shook and scratched your window. In between lightning flashes, darkness was total.
It had a creepy vibe that seemed to want in. As you lay there ignoring the tapping on your window, you found yourself remembering American Lit and Poe’s famous “The Raven.”
That bird also tapped, wanting in. But, it was just made up, right? Something symbolic that teachers crowed about while you doodled.
Now, for the first time, you appreciate how perfectly Poe communicated a moody mood by animating it with this metaphor he hoped you’d understand. And you think: “The guy was a genius.”
Then you think, (and by the way, all this thinking is good, because now you’re getting sleepy…) you think, well, maybe he wasn’t.
Geniuses are guys like the Northwestern math professor you hang around with. Guys who paper their walls with equations you’d never understand because you’re no genius.
No, maybe Poe was simply “generous.” He had the big idea that a raven could artfully represent an unwelcome, implacable presence. Then he simply shared this insight. That doesn’t necessarily make him a genius. But the sharing does make him generous.
Genius and generous sound pretty similar, as we said. Poe would’ve liked that. He liked words.
The sky was clear and the mood festive at the July 25 Northwestern Medicine Lake Bluff Criterium & Block Party in downtown Lake Bluff, as professional and elite cyclists battled for coveted National Criterium Calendar points on a tight course right in the heart of the village’s downtown area. With both $24,000 of prize money and NCC points on the line, the stage was set for intense professional racing, both women and men.
The Lake Bluff Criterium began in 2012 as a twilight race on a Friday evening, and at first it had many people wondering what even is a “criterium”? (It’s a one-day cycling race on a circuit road course.) Now in its 4th year, the event has moved to Saturday. It includes the annual Lake Bluff Block Party with live music and local restaurant vendors, and it has grown into a much anticipated highlight of the summer for people on the North Shore as well as for professional cyclists from all over the country and around the world.
Some of the NCC favorites coming into the pro women’s race were Erica Allar of Tucson, AZ, Samantha Schneider of Milwaukee and Samantha’s 16 year old sister, Skylar – but it was a surprise solo effort by Canadian Jamie Gilgen for the final five laps that gave her the biggest win of her career, with Samantha Schneider taking second place and former national champion Tina Pic rounding out the podium in third place.
On the pro men’s side there was plenty of action by no surprises as UnitedHealthcare’s “Blue Train” of riders lead the NCC points leader, Aussie Hilton Clark, easily to the finish line with his teammate Carlos Alzate of Colombia finishing third. Another Colombian rider, Camillo Ulloa, hitched a ride on the Blue Train to sneak into second place.
Full results of all the Lake Bluff races can be found at http://www.intelligentsiacup.com/index.php as well as video of the entire pro women’s and men’s races and the Lake Forest Bank Kids races.
Here are photos from the 2015 race by photographer Ethan Glading:
Canadian Jamie Gilgan surprises the favorites to take the win in the Pro Women’s NCC race.
Pro Men’s podium: 1st – Hilton Clark of the UnitedHealthcare “Blue Train” team, from Los Angeles by way of Australia, who continues as the individual NCC leader; 2nd – Camillo Ulloa of Colombia, and 3rd – Carlos Alzate also of the UnitedHealthcare team, from Colombia.
Pro Women’s podium: 1st – Jamie Gilgan of Dundas, CAN; 2nd – Samantha Schneider of Milwaukee, WI; and 3rd – former multi national champ Tina Pic of Bountiful, UT.
