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upcoming events oCtoBer 24 Crest hill tween scene: halloween cupcake wars. 5-6 p.m. White Oak Library Crest Hill Branch. Tweens are invited to decorate their Halloween-themed cupcake while the clock is ticking! Cupcakes will be judged by a guest judge, and there will a prize for the winner(s)! This program is intended for ages 10-12. Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please inform us 24 hours in advance so we can offer your spot to someone else. No-shows may be waitlisted for future programs. oCtoBer 25 westmont ghost escape (grades 6-12). 5:30-6:30 p.m..

Westmont Public Library. Community Meeting Room - First Floor. Can you survive the ghost onslaught and discover the secret of the terrible event, armed with only a spectral camera? Find out in this after hours program! Doors open at 5:30 pm. Please arrive by 5:45 pm to ensure entrance to the program. If you are unable to attend a program for which you have registered, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can make your spot available for someone else. You can cancel your program registration by calling the library at 630

869 6150 or by using the cancellation link found in your registration confirmation or reminder email.

Thank you. oCtoBer 25 niles spooky teen story time. 4-6 p.m. Niles Maine District Library. We’re turning down the lights and turning up the frights for this storytime. Hear tales of haunted houses, full moons, and blood-sucking vampires. Campfire not included, but s’mores will be served. oCtoBer 25 ParK ridge ghostBuster s Ball. 7-8:30 p.m. South Park Rec Center. The Werewolves will howl, and the Monsters will mash! Join us in celebrating at our Ghostbuster’s Bash. Bring the whole family for a ghostly good time! Dance to our Devilish DJ’s spooktacular sounds and enjoy a gremlin’s dessert buffet. Be sure to come in your favorite Halloween costume for a chance to win the costume contest. oCtoBer 26 Plainfield spooktacular. 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. in the large meeting room at the Plainfield Public Library District.

Stop by the Library during Downtown Plainfield’s Spooktacular and get your picture taken in our photobooth!

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Avoid medication errors with these guidelines doctors, patients, pharmacies must work together to ensure that medication is taken safely Prescription medications are a necessity for many people. The American Academy of Family Physicians says that, each week, four out of five adults in the United States will use prescription medications, over-the-counter drugs and/or various supplements. Approximately one-third of adults take five or more medications at the same time. The potential for adverse drug events is elevated when people are taking multiple medications at one time. For example, mixing pills has the potential to cause serious injury or even death. Doctors, patients and pharmacies must work together to ensure that medication is taken safely. One of the best ways to prevent errors with medications is for patients to take an active role in their health care management.

know your dose Children are at an especially high risk for medication errors because they require different doses than adults, offers the Mayo Clinic. Adults of different weights who share medications can

run into trouble as well. It is key to follow the dosing instructions, as even a minor error in regard to dosage can potentially cause a big problem.

follow uP with your doCtor Certain medications can cause side effects that only can be noticed by lab testing, such as an impact to the liver. Doctors also may be under an obligation to follow up with patients taking psychological drugs to ensure the efficacy of treatment. Make sure you keep all follow-up appointments.

maintain a Current list of meds It is up to patients to share information with prescribing doctors regarding any and all products being taken to avoid harmful interactions.

Using the same pharmacy for all prescriptions also is helpful.

Be honest aBout height and weight Medication labeling and package inserts typically use metric units to correlate dose to a person’s physical attributes. Individuals should know their information in metric measurements and be honest with themselves about what they weigh.

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north remembers the would-be senior and raises money for Beth dunlap 18 fund By matt le cren for the Bugle

@BugleNewspapers sweditor@buglenewspapers.com Downers Grove North setter Grace Malone’s senior season has been bittersweet, to say the least.

She is one of only three returning seniors — one fewer than should be on the roster.

Malone inherited the starting setter role from classmate Beth Dunlap, who died on February 22, three days after being struck by an alleged inebriated driver while crossing the street outside of school.

Dunlap was a Division I recruit who guided the Trojans to their best season ever last fall, culminating in a loss to Marist in the Class 4A state championship game.

Malone was a contributor as a defensive specialist last year. While she enjoys leading the team, she’d be fine if she had stayed on the back row.

“I’m really trying to be like Beth, be a strong leader and keep everyone up,” Malone said. “We know it’s sad, but she would want us to play our best and not be sad.”

Despite missing a couple weeks with a knee injury, Malone has kept a young, inexperienced team above .500. Downers North coach Mark Wasik is not surprised.

“She was ready to take over,” Wasik said. “She led our sophomore team to a 32-2 record (in 2017), so she is very capable.”

While she isn’t as talented as Dunlap, Malone said she is buoyed by the memory of her bright personality and fierce competitiveness.

“I know she’d be cheering me on every step of the way,” Malone said.

“Even when I got injured, she would be hyping me up. I know she would be my No. 1 fan, even the way I got the spot.”

The Trojans honored Dunlap’s memory with a special ceremony before their Oct. 15 game with York. The biggest crowd of the year turned out to donate money for the Beth Dunlap 18 Fund, a charity established by Dunlap’s parents to support volleyball players in need.

Everyone who donated was given a blue LED bracelet, which lit up the darkened gym during the ceremony, which included 18 seconds of silence.

Dunlap wore No. 18.

Wasik and assistant coach Meghan Nauss came up with the idea.

“When she passed, I feel like one of the most reoccurring themes that came up when people talk about Beth is, she’s such a bright light,” Nauss said. “She shined, so that kind of provided the motivation to shine on her behalf.”

The seniors, including defensive specialist Aleks Glowik, have tried to fill shoes that cannot be replaced.

“We’re really trying to follow in Beth’s footsteps as strong leaders because she was always super welcoming to younger players,” senior middle hitter Morgan Wendt said. “Since we have such a young team, we’re just trying to bring the team together and be super supportive of one another, just like Beth used to do.”

During the ceremony, Wasik announced that more than $17,000 has been raised for the Beth Dunlap 18

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downers grove north honored Beth dunlap and raised money for the Beth dunlap 18 fund last week. dunlap helped the trojans to a state finals appearance last year and was killed when she was hit by a car at school.

Fund. That total didn’t include sales of bracelets, Beth Strong shirts and baked goods at that night’s game.

“I think (that support) is big because Beth is always such an inspiration to us,” Wendt said. “She was such a great player.

“She really is a light guiding us and telling us what to do and inspiring us to do well this season and to push ourselves.”

Dealing with the grief of losing their teammate, of course, has been difficult but the Trojans are coping.

“It’s been hard but she’s such an in-

spiration to push hard,” Wendt said.

“She loved this sport so much, more than anyone I know, and so her passion for the sport just drives me to do my best every day.”

The Trojans were heartened by the large crowd and how the community has supported the team.

“I’m really glad so many people support her,” Malone said. “I always knew she affected so many people and (it is great that) people are offering to donate and come out and show their support for her.”

That helps the players stay strong

through a difficult season.

“Obviously, it’s been tough,” Wasik said. “They’re the ones who went through this journey with her the last three years. They’re the ones who remained to finish out the program as seniors.

“We’ve done our best to allow them times to talk about her, to know that she is with us throughout this whole process, not necessarily to always make this about Beth but to make this about these girls plus Beth. That’s how we’re moving forward.”

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