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player ready...Paul Bazan, 47, of Chicago, answered a few questions for the Oak Leaves while at the Paul Hruby Ice Arena at the Ridgeland Common Recreation Complex.
Q: What brings you here today?
A: My daughter plays hockey with the Oak Park Ice Bears. She’s liking it.
Q: What’s been the most enjoyable part of this for you?
A: Just to see her develop as a player. This is her first team sport.
Q: What’s your Oak Park connection?
A: I went to Fenwick High School. The lifelong friends I made and the education I got was second to none in my book.
Q: What did you want to be when you grew up?
A: A chef. I’m a tax accountant, so not even close [laughs].
Q: Are you a big home cook?
A: Yeah. I really like barbecue in general, so I make a lot of steak.
Q: Travel destination of choice?
A: Right now, Disney World. We’ve been three times. Especially with having a 9-year-old.
Q: Any pets?
A: Cats.
Q: How many?
A: Six. Rizzo, Chocolate, White Fluff, Rosie, Stella and Oscar. I married a cat person.
—Caitlin Mullen, Pioneer Press
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