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Park Ridge
Herald-Advocate
June 26, 2008
PHOTOS SHOT
JUNE 6, 2008
by
Tamara Bell
Jason Brown
Rob Dicker
Rob Hart
Ruthie Hauge
Joel Lerner
Dan Luedert
Brian O’Mahoney
Buzz Orr
Suzanne Tennant
Brian Valentin
Allison Williams
A DAY IN THE LIFE
24 Hours in Park Ridge
Kirsti Zimmerman, 10, and Richard Biggio Gottschlich, 10, recite the Pledge
of Allegiance at Roosevelt School. June 6 was the last day of school at
Roosevelt.
From midnight to midnight, the award-winning
photographers of Pioneer Press focused their
cameras on Park Ridge. They shot pictures of
residents waking up, connecting with their
families, dining, working and relaxing. The
resulting images can be seen in this special
section and on our Web site.
ONLINE SHOW
For videos and more photos, visit
www.pioneerlocal.com/parkridge.
Cars zoom by the Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge.
BRIAN O'MAHONEY
BRIAN VALENTIN

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Celebrating
80th
Anniversary
Largest Single
Screen theatre
in the Chicago
Area - 1400
Seats!
All Seats $5.00
before 6pm shows
Seniors always
$5.00
NOW SHOWING
Call theatre or
check web site
for showtimes
OPENS JULY 1
Sneak Preview:
July 1-7 pm
Godzilla Fest
July 3,4 & 5
Popcorn and
Drink for
$2.50
with this coupon • expires Aug. 28, 2008
JULY 18
Midnight show on
the 17th
Sign up for our weekly E-Newsletter
and get Free Popcorn!
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PARK RIDGE:
24 HOURS
If you are reading this,
you most likely live in the
unique, vibrant community
of Park Ridge. And
you know, as we do, that
this is truly a special place.
Although it might not
often be viewed as such,
Park Ridge is also a place
that is home to ’round-theclock
activity, a 24/7 center
of homes, schools, businesses
and, most importantly,
people like you,
your children, family and
friends. From the police
officer starting his beat after
the stroke of midnight
to waitresses at a local
night spot closing up shop
after a busy night, you can
find something energetic
and energizing going on at
all hours all around Park
Ridge.
In an exhaustive effort
to chronicle in image and
word virtually every facet
of life here — from midnight
to midnight, with all
stops in between — a team
of Pioneer Press photographers
roamed the streets
of the city June 6, cameras
at the ready. Their mission:
To capture the
essence of Park Ridge. As
you view the pages that
follow, and our related online
offerings, I think you
will agree that they have
done just that.
I hope you enjoy this
unique photo presentation,
and will visit www.pioneerlocal.com
to experience
additional images
and video presentations
from this very special effort
dedicated to a very
special place.
The Park Ridge Herald-
Advocate has proudly
served this community
since 1886, bringing its
unique local focus to bear
on a city that is diverse
and dynamic, exciting and
exceptional.
Jeff Wisser
Editor-in-chief
Pioneer Press Newspapers
ABOVE Park Ridge Police Officer Brian Clerkin makes calls to aid in locating
a missing person early on Friday morning, June 6.
RIGHT Park Ridge Police Officer Mark Vallejo leaves the headquarters at
midnight as his shift begins.
ONLINE SHOW
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www.pioneerlocal.com/parkridge.
OVERNIGHT
DAN LUEDERT
DAN LUEDERT
Mary Ann Ballard (center) works on a stationary bike while Pat O’Brien (on treadmill, left) and Maureen McNeil talk with her during a morning workout
at the Go Figure Fitness Place.
DAN LUEDERT

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ABOVE Anna Calavan of Park Ridge (at right) and Meghan
O’Neill of Des Plaines work in the kitchen at Baked by Betsy,
making muffins and scones. “Nothing’s homemade anymore.
Everything’s mass produced,” said Betsy D’Attomo, the
bakery’s owner. “It’s as if you made it yourself — but you
didn’t,” she says of her baked treats.
ABOVE RIGHT (From left) Bob Mazza, of Park Ridge, Edward
Hausner, of Niles, and Phillip Magurno, of Chicago, wait for
fares outside of the Park Ridge Metra station.
RIGHT Henry Mancera paints parking lines in a lot along
Busse Highway in Park Ridge on June 6.
OVERNIGHT
ROB HART
ROB HART
Barbara Eslick, of
Park Ridge, prays at
mass at St. Paul of
the Cross Catholic
Church at the 6 a.m.
service. Eslick has
been going to church
at St. Paul for 40
years. “My children
went to school here,
all four,” she said.
ROB HART
BUZZ ORR

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MORNING
ABOVE City of Park Ridge public works employee Ryan Rundquist checks for a water leak
in the front of a resident’s home on June 6. The city was trying to determine who was
responsible for fixing the problem.
RIGHT Loaded with treats and gifts for their teachers, sisters Britt Bruce, a sixth–grader
(left) and Ali Bruce (third–grader), walk to Roosevelt School on the last day of the school
year.
JOEL LERNER
Newly minted eighth–grader Chantal Varco slept over at classmate Stephi Cuccinella’s house on the first day of summer vacation for middle school and high school
students.
BUZZ ORR
ROB DICKER

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ONLINE SHOW
For videos and more
photos, visit
www.pioneerlocal.com/parkridge.
ROB DICKER
Betty Bailey of Chicago picks up her order at Kelly’s Meat
Market on Main Street in Park Ridge.
Maciek Pytlarz, of Chicago, fishes at Axehead Lake.
MORNING
ROB HART
BUZZ ORR
Mike DiCola, 16, a junior at Maine South High School, prepares to hit a pitch thrown by his dad
Joe DiCola in a batting cage at Hinkley Park in Park Ridge on June 6.

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MORNING
JOEL LERNER
Carpenter School fifth–grader Adam Wojciechowski waves as he follows his teacher, Kerrie Fuller (not pictured), through the crowded
hallways for one last time. The younger students lined the hallways in a tradition at many Park Ridge schools on the last day of
school, June 6.
BRIAN O'MAHONEY
Six-year-old
Katy Harms
presents
flowers to
her primary
challenge
teacher,
Patty Mayer,
at Roosevelt
School.
June 6 was
the last day
of school at
Roosevelt.
JOEL LERNER
Carpenter School Principal Lynne Farmer receives a present from
teacher assistant Sue Balek and teacher Kelly Kuhar. Farmer is
leaving the school to take a district–wide administrative position
with Park Ridge-Niles School District 64.

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(847) 823-1439
Mon-Tues-Wed-Fri 8:30-6:00; Thurs 8:30-8:00; Sat 8:30-5:00
MORNING
JOEL LERNER
Carpenter fifth–graders Karolinka Lesziak, Kaitlyn Eagan, and Brighten Jelke run home from school
on the last day of school.
BRIAN O'MAHONEY
ROB DICKER
ABOVE Paul Brester, the owner
of Kelly’s Meat Market, picks
up an 80-pound piece of beef
loin in the back meat cooler.
Brester believes that having
hanging beef (larger sides of
meat still on the bone) — vs.
selling cryovac (pre–cut and
vacuum–bagged) meat — makes
his product better tasting.
LEFT Juan Alfaro works at
Wally’s Gyros as the lunchtime
rush starts to heat up.

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MORNING
ABOVE Mary, Seat of Wisdom School seventh-grader Claire Raphael, 12, leads
the procession in for a mass celebrating the end of the school year.
BELOW Park Ridge Community Center employee Stanley Grochowski changes
the sign on Touhy Avenue to promote the opening of the swimming pool season
and the sale of the passes for the community pools.
BRIAN O'MAHONEY
JOEL LERNER
A DAY
IN THE LIFE
OF THE
MEDICINE SHOPPE PHARMACY
DOZENS OF FREE DELIVERIES
4 COMPLETE MEDICATION
REVIEWS PERFORMED
9 DANGEROUS DRUG
INTERACTIONS AVOIDED
24 90 DAY
PRESCRIPTIONS FILLED
37
PATIENTS COUNSELED
ON THEIR MEDICATIONS
& HEALTH CONDITIONS
4
BATH BENCHES
DELIVERED TO PATIENTS
HOME AND INSTALLED
CUSTOMIZED OR
COMPOUNDED
MEDICATIONS PREPARED
12
MADE
COUNTLESS SATISFIED
PATIENTS SERVED!!
Thank You Park Ridge
for Counting on
Maria, Scott, and Staff of
The Medicine Shoppe
Pharmacy
(Family owned and operated
for 9 years)
110 Main Street, Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-698-3323

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MORNING
Jo Snolenski and Joseph Sagmeister, 6, paint one of the seven–foot–long fiberglass rainbows for this summer’s “Promise of Park Ridge” display, benefiting Rainbow Hospice.
RICHARD BAJJALIEH
ABOVE Owner Bob Kosmicki works on a bicycle wheel at Bob’s
Bike Shop.
RIGHT Before opening the doors to the public, Living Sea
Aquarium manager Mark Gray feeds a whole shrimp to a
porcupine puffer fish about 10:45 a.m.
BRIAN O’MAHONEY
ROB DICKER

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The Lure of the Seas
The relation between a pearl and a person is
very subjective and emotional...the heart
always guides the hand. Come and see our
beautiful collection of South Sea, Tahitian
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1986
© 2008
200 8
Celebrating 22 years as Park Ridge’s only full service jeweler.
100 1 ⁄ 2 Main Street Park Ridge (847) 823-4354
www.solariandhuntington.com
NEO-CLASSIC DESIGN LENDS ITSELF TO A FLEXIBLE LIFE-STYLE. IT’S LIKE HAVING YOUR OWN RESORT!
Great room has soaring ceiling, frpl. and American cherry flr. Gourmet kit. w/2 of everything.
1st flr. master bdrm. w/steam shower, lower level has 11 ft. ceilings, 2nd kit., sports bar,
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money. 170.000’s.
Karen S. Wright
847-927-1722

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MORNING
SUZANNE TENNANT
BUZZ ORR
ABOVE Maine South High School seniors-to-be Colin Baer
(left) and Ken Weber (right) jump up the bleachers at the
school during off–season wrestling training.
LEFT John Iandola takes a break from his limousine
driving job to hit a few balls at the Oakton Driving Range.

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ROB DICKER
AFTERNOON
BRIAN VALENTIN
Robbie Ridenauour, 5, of Park
Ridge visits his mother Megan
and picks out a cookie at Baked
By Betsy in Park Ridge.
ABOVE Sergio Cruz makes a pizza at Perry's Pizza of Park Ridge, 711 Devon Ave.
Cruz has been working at the restsurant for 20 years and Perry's Pizza has been
in business for 40 years.
LEFT Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory owner Linda Hills slowly cools a batch of
chocolate fudge on a marble table.
ONLINE SHOW
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TAMARA BELL

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Park Ridge
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AFTERNOON
SUZANNE TENNANT
BUZZ ORR
ABOVE Mechanic Ralph Nocleg wraps up an oil change at
the Shell station on Touhy Avenue in Park Ridge.
LEFT Advocate Lutheran employees Carmen Velez, left,
and Charlene Lewis complete circuit training as part of the
fitness boot camp offered to hospital workers.
SUZANNE TENNANT
Certified Surgical Technician Diana Pepper prepares a robot for surgery at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. Robotics are being used more frequently for certain types of surgery, and
Lutheran Advocate is one of the hospitals that gives the patient this option.

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ROCK STAR
UNIVERSITY
One Week
Rock Band
Camp
July 7 - 11, 2008
10 AM to 2 PM
800 W. Devon, Park Ridge
HANNAH
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WORKSHOP
Learn the singing &
performance
techniques of Miley
Cyrus/Hannah Montana
July 14 - 18, 2008
10 AM - 11 AM
YOUR LOCAL MUSIC SOURCE
• Professional music
instruction
• Large selection of
musical instruments
and accessories
Call 847.692.6021 to sign up or for more info
Sidewalk Sale July 9-13
Doors open at 10 am
up to 80% OFF
Thousands of closeouts
Wusthof Special Deals
Kitchen Shears
Sale $9.95 Reg. $20
Handheld Knife Sharpener
Sale $9.95 Reg. $20
22-Slot Oak Swivel Knife Block
Sale $29.95 Reg. $80
Custom Silk Screening, Monogramming & More
T-Shirts, Jackets, Team Uniforms, Golf Shirts!
Almost Anything Printed!
No Order Too Big or Too Small
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8 S. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge IL 60068
next to the Pickwick Restaurant
847-698-1255
www.Just Che f It.com
Limited Quantity
SUPER DEAL
Wusthof classic 4pc Knife Set
with 22–slot knife block
Sale $199.95 Reg $400
NOW IN STOCK!
Live Cooking Demos
throughout the day -
July 10-12
Come see the egg in action!
Free Bamboo Cutting Board
with $100 Purchase

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AFTERNOON
ALLISON WILLIAMS
Kirk Paterno, 3, tries to eat his melting chocolate ice cream as fast as possible as it melts in the heat — alongside his sister Eden, 5, outside the Dairy Queen.
BRIAN VALENTIN
TAMARA BELL
ABOVE Andy Zimmerman works on an arrangement at Kiko's
Flowers of Park Ridge located on 127 N. Northwest Highway. The
store is a family–owned business that has been at the same
location for 36 years.
LEFT Marcella Carlson of Park Ridge plays pinochle at the Park
Ridge Senior Center.

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AFTERNOON
ALLISON WILLIAMS
Four-year-old Sara Redina (right) gulps down a cup of lemonade from a stand started by three 10-year-old girls on Berry Parkway.
ONLINE SHOW
SUZANNE TENNANT
Adam Klejbuk of Lake Villa
holds his son, Albert Jozef
Klejbuk, 7 pounds, 8
ounces, at Advocate
Lutheran General Hospital.
His wife, Dorota Klejbuk
(not pictured) gave birth to
Albert at 2 a.m. on June 6.
For videos and more photos, visit
www.pioneerlocal.com/parkridge.
BRIAN O’MAHONEY
Lauren Maloney gives a tour to young visitors at the Park Ridge
Historical Society museum.

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Children’s Dentistry in Park Ridge
John P. Kenney, DDS, MS
Melissa Connell, DDS
101 So. Washington, Suite 114
Park Ridge, IL 60068
847-698-2088
www.care4kidsteeth.com
Making happy smiles for 27 years.
Dr. Kenney is on staff at LGH and
Golf Surgicenter.
Wine • Bakery • Deli • Groceries • Fresh Produce • Catering • Prepared Foods
Morningfields Ice Cream Parlor
Now Open!!!!!
Old fashioned Milkshakes, Sundaes,
and Floats Too!!!
• Come and enjoy our outdoor seating
• Take advantage of our frequent wine tastings
(Coming Up!! July 12 & 26)
• Enjoy a fine Italian pastry from our Signature Bakery
• Call and inquire about our Catering
(No party is too big)
We customize our Menu for you
• We have all you need for your Summer cookouts
800 West Devon • Park Ridge
847.696.4200 • fax: 847.676.4958

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AFTERNOON
SUZANNE TENNANT
LEFT An airplane flies over the glass roof of a walkway
at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
BELOW Jim Loomos, 14, checks the advertising slides
before a showing of Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of
the Crystal Skull at the Pickwick Theatre.
ALLISON WILLIAMS

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Dan Balough races cars on his Wii video game in his apartment at Avenues to Independence.
AFTERNOON
LEFT Sharon Kemerer and Robin Kopecky prepare for the
weekend’s big rummage sale at Park Ridge Community Church.
BELOW Johnny McKenna, 11, of Park Ridge celebrates a big kick
during a kickball game at Lincoln Middle School.
BRIAN O’MAHONEY BRIAN VALENTIN
SUZANNE TENNANT

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Koenig & Strey GMAC proudly continues the tradition of Gillick Realtors residential
brokerage services. We have brought together two organizations that share a history of serving their
clients and communities with integrity and building business based on a foundation of trust.
Steve Nistler
Larry Martin
Candace Martin
David MacArthur
James Lorenz
Karen Kristak
Richard Gregg
We are pleased to offer you the services of these exceptional agents:
Brian J Green
Kathy DiValerio
Heather Campbell
Judy Barclay
Phyllis Parker
Liz Zaccaro
Dorothy Stevens
We will continue to serve our clients from the downtown Park Ridge office
that has been the home of Gillick Realtors for more than 100 years.
122 Main Street
Park Ridge
847.823.4144
Jean Meyer
Edna Paluch
Pat Campbell
Kerry Toomey
Kathy O’Sullivan
Jana Scambiatterra
Agent inquiries can be made
directly to Richard Murawski:
312.810.9672 (Confidential)
Diane Glass
Assistant Branch Executive
Richard Murawski
Branch Executive

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RUTHIE HAUGE
AFTERNOON
ABOVE Michael Frenkel shines a shoe at his Park Ridge Shoe Repair shop.
LEFT Jack Mullowney, 13, of Park Ridge, skateboards a half-pipe, at the
skate park in Hinkley Park.
BELOW All of the dogs at Happy Hounds Doggie Daycare rise to greet a
visitor to their daytime retreat.
BRIAN VALENTIN
JOEL LERNER

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COME JOIN US FOR TWO
‘HISTORICAL’ EVENTS
THIS SUMMER!
September 13th:
Our Annual
Antiques & Collectibles Market
held in Hodges Park
in Uptown Park Ridge
September 27th:
“Spirits of Old Park Ridge”
Cemetery Tour
held at the Town of Maine Cemetery
at Touhy Avenue and Dee Road
in Park Ridge
Telling the stories of the past
to enrich our future...
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• 2000 square foot crate free play area
• Fenced outdoor area
• Toys, bones, treats and beds
• Rest time
• Individual attention for all dogs
Benefits of Day Care:
• Peace of mind for owners
• Mental and physical stimulation
• Plenty of play and exercise for dogs
• Reduces separation anxiety
• Maintain healthy weight through exercise
• Minimize unwanted behaviors
Dog Wash Available! Half Day or Full Day Options Available.
Present this coupon for
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AFTERNOON
SUZANNE TENNANT
(From center) Jessica Cherven, 12, Caela Ancona, 12, Michelle Carrico, 12, and Summer O'Gradney, 11, wait for their friends near the vending machines after a dip at the Hinkley Park pool.
RUTHIE HAUGE
Claudia Audino, 5, Daniella Barrera, 5, Conner Wolfe, 4, and their peers play a game, during a
children's musical theatre workshop, at Wunder Studios in the Pickwick Building.
SUZANNE TENNANT
Maine South student Sam Usher, 15, left, jokes with friends while Marcus Nelli, 15, composes a text
message at Johnny's Place during one of their first days of summer break.

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1986
© 2008
2008
Celebrating our 22nd Anniversary as Park Ridge’s full service jeweler.
100 1 ⁄ 2 Main Street Park Ridge (847) 823-4354
www.solariandhuntington.com
CATERING & BAKERY
114 Main St. • Park Ridge
(847)518-8958 • fax (847) 518-8956
www.allontheroad.com
All menus are online: Weekly, Holiday,
Catering & Special Events
Cakes.. Mini dessert tray... brownies...
Cookies... Our Signature Eclairs
ALL MADE FROM SCRATCH
Mix ‘em, Match ‘em... We’ll prepare your party
platter how you please!
Concerts in the Park
Open ‘til 8pm on Fridays thru Aug. 15
Special Concert in the Park menu...
Cheese & Pate’ Plate, in addition to our weekly menu
Taste of Park Ridge
Come visit our booth on July 10-12
Offering: Caribbean Pork on a Stick,
Steak Diane and Cajun Shrimp Skewers
Picnics
Family or Corporate
No event too big or too small!
Birthday Parties or Scout Outings
Make your own pizzas and brownies right in our kitchen!
Call for details
More than 10 years
serving the community
Try a
Soup Shot!

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AFTERNOON
JASON BROWN
Mark Lee of Chicago sells Streetwise newspapers outside the Starbucks on Prospect Avenue at 5:45 p.m. June 6. Lee said he comes to Park Ridge to sell the papers because he was
having trouble with other vendors in downtown Chicago.
A dog waits for its owner to return to the car from an afternoon stop on the 100 block of Prospect Avenue in Park Ridge.
TAMARA BELL
ONLINE SHOW
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www.pioneerlocal.com/parkridge.

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Group at Keller Williams
Realty Partners
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Business (847) 685-2273
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Serving Park Ridge for 17 years.
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Call for an appointment: 847.331.8168

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A Pioneer Press Publication
Laureyn McAuliffe,
6, of Park Ridge,
plays with a ball
outside Field
School.
JASON BROWN
EVENING
RUTHIE HAUGE
Third-shift firefighters have dinner in the kitchen of Fire Station 36, Greenwood and Oakton, in Park
Ridge.
JASON BROWN
Ryan McAuliffe, 10, of Park Ridge, plays “horse” with his father, Ryan, outside Field School at 6:45 p.m. The younger McAuliffe had just completed his studies at Field and will start sixth grade next
year at Emerson Middle School.

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Few know about a
day in the life of
Park Ridge better
than Tom Villiano –
A life-long Park
Ridge resident!
• Carpet
• Wood
• Tile
• Granite Countertops
Call today for Shop at home service
84 7 -43 7 -3600
T HOMAS V ILLANO
Commercial ❙ Residential
The Golden Shoe
CELEBRATING OUR 89th YEAR!
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Certified Pedorthists
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Since
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AROUND THE WORLD
for men and women.
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*Plus Many More!
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Come & See Our Newly
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CALL 847-965-FEE T (3338)
7013 West Dempster • 1 block West of Waukegan Rd.
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We accept:
20 % OFF
any regular priced item in stock.
(Offer expires 7/26/08. Except MBT. Not valid with any other coupons or offers )
Since 1919
We Bring Fashion And Comfort Together
Come Experience The Difference!

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A Pioneer Press Publication
EVENING
Dave Loomos, co-owner of the Pickwick Theatre, closes up the ticket booth at 9:15 p.m. The landmark movie house celebrates its 80th birthday this year.
JASON BROWN
ABOVE Robert Mazza, 13, sings with his band, False Credit, at the
Park Ridge Teen Center, located at the First United Methodist
Church.
LEFT The Pickwick Theatre’s famous marquee lights up the street
at 8:45 p.m. on a Friday evening.
JASON BROWN
RUTHIE HAUGE

A Pioneer Press Publication
• Wall Art • Home Furnishings
• Mariposa Tableware • Patricia Locke Jewelry
• Colonial & Pacifica Candles • Thymes
• Fruit & Passions • Catstudio
• Seasonal Merchandise
• Cards & Much, Much More
Bring this ad in for 15% off
any one item thru July 10th.
Ask about our
In-Home Design
Consultation.
For any special occasion treat them to
their very own
Wine Club Membership!
• 2 bottles of wine each month ($40 value)
• 10% off all wine purchases
• 15% off reorders of wine club wines during
current month
• Reward points
105 S. Northwest Highway • Park Ridge
847.518.WINE (9463)
www.winestyles.net/ParkRidge
29 S. PROSPECT AVE.
847-825-7734
• Invitations to private tastings and events
• FREE annual subscription to WineS Magazine
($19.99 value)
Build your own wine basket
$3.00 off
any $30.00
wine purchase
not valid with any other offer -
expires Aug. 1, 2008
IN THE MIDDLE
of a major life change
WITHOUT HEALTH INSURANCE?
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don’t sweat it. I have plans from Assurant Health designed
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See a local State Farm agent for more
details on coverage, costs, restrictions,
and renewability. Assurant Health
products are underwritten and issued
by Time Insurance Company,
Milwaukee, WI, which is financially
responsible for these products. No
member of the State Farm family of
companies is financially responsible
for these products. Assurant, Assurant
Health and Time Insurance Company
are not affiliates of State Farm.
Ann J Witek, Agent
701 1/2 West Devon Avenue
Park Ridge, IL 60068
Bus: 847-692-3260
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• Gifts for all your special
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• Flower Shop - including fresh
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Party Planning
PARK RIDGE A DAY IN THE LIFE
624 West Devon • Park Ridge
(847) 696.8100
Store Hours: Mon - Sat 10am-6pm • Thurs open until 8pm
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EVENING
JASON BROWN
ONLINE SHOW
A Pioneer Press Publication
For videos and more photos, visit
www.pioneerlocal.com/parkridge.
LEFT Jason Santana, 11, of Chicago’s Jefferson Park
community, hits baseballs at 9:30 p.m., after a girls
softball game at South Park.
BELOW Waitress Sarah Borland stacks chairs at Hay
Caramba! Restaurant at 10:30 p.m.
JASON BROWN

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720 Busse Highway
Park Ridge
(3 Blocks West of Greenwood)
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