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By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

he Niles Library will no longer offer audio recordings of its Board of Trustees m e e t i n g s , resulting from a decision to no longer record the public portion of meetings. Trustee Morgan Dubiel is speaking out against the decision, a change with no apparent origin that has only been partially confirmed by other library officials. Dubiel said entire meetings were recorded for several decades until now. “This decision, made without trustee input,moves the library in the wrong direction,” Dubiel said.“It was never publicly announced, debated or discussed. At a time of great corruption and concern in our community, county and state we should be moving toward more, not less, transparency.” Dubiel said he first became aware of the new policy at the end of an April 25 meeting when the board was exiting executive session and nobody turned the recorder back on. The executive session was recorded, as law requires, and Dubiel was waiting for someone to start a new track. In his protest, Dubiel did not, however, give any reason why the decision was made. Board President Barbara Nakanishi said the decision is not final and will likely be reviewed during the May 16 regular board meeting. “It wasn’t my decision to stop recording meetings,” Nakanishi said. “Personally, I don’t care if we record them or not, as long as we have the minutes. It must have been an administrative decision, because I know neither Morgan nor I suggested it.”

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NO MORE TALK Our Village, Our News

NILES LIBRARY TO ALLEGEDLY STOP AUDIO RECORDINGS OF PUBLIC MEETINGS “This decision, made without trustee input, moves the library

in the wrong direction. It was never publicly announced, debated or discussed. At a time of great corruption and concern in our community, county and state we should be moving toward more, not less, transparency.” Morgan Dubiel, trustee

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The Illinois Open Meetings Act does not require public portions of meetings to be recorded, and word-for-word written minutes are not necessary. Niles Library Board minutes have traditionally been summaries of discussions. “I really don’t know why they suggested we don’t record – other than it’s not required by law,” Nakanishi said. Dubiel acknowledged the legal notion but still opposes the decision. “I understand that we are under no legal obligation to create a verbatim recording, but just because we aren’t legally obligated isn’t a good reason to stop,” Dubiel said. Library Director Linda Weiss confirmed the lack of an audio recording for the public portion of the April 25 board meeting, but did not comment on why that meeting wasn’t recorded. “Whether or not to record the open sessions is a board decision,” Weiss said. “They will be discussing this at the May meeting.” The agenda for the April 25 meeting included discussions on joining the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund, potentially hiring a lean consultant to review library procedures, and a potential “food for fines” program. “Given the timing and climate, it appears odd and gives the impression that we are hiding something,” Dubiel said. “We’re doing the public business and this should be as open as possible. Instead of turning off the recording we should work to increase transparency of everything that the library does.” Dubiel referenced a May 31, 2011 meeting as an example of when an audio See TALK, page 22

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News

Niles seeking to garnish tax returns for fine repayment By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

With approximately $1.6 million in outstanding police tickets and code violation tickets, the Village of Niles was searching for new ways to collect when the Illinois Comptroller’s Office offered a solution: garnish income tax returns. Mayor Robert Callero signed the agreement on March 1 and the state signed on April 9, but the Local Debt Recovery Program has struggled in its first attempt at collecting. Newly created in December 2011, the program immediately enrolled major municipalities like Chicago Joliet and Springfield, as well as Collinsville and Lake Land Community College in Mattoon, according to Comptroller spokesperson Brad Hahn. Names, addresses, and social security numbers in some cases, must match what the state has on file in order to garnish

returns. Once identified, notices get mailed to the individuals’ homes before money is taken. From those five entities, a total of $7.4 million was targeted for recovery from 41,842 verified Illinois citizens. When Niles was signed into the program, the village submitted 32 names that collectively owed $44,650. Finance Director Scot Neukirch said a short list was submitted as a test. In actuality, more than 9,000 people owe the village money, totally that $1.6 million. Depending on results, Neukirch said more names could be submitted later. However, as of April 17, only three of the 32 names matched records held by the State of Illinois. Neukirch said the first year system is overwhelmed and he cannot log onto the server and review more data. Niles will continue to cautiously await more instructions from the state regarding the program. Enrollment in the program does

not cost municipalities any money. An additional $15 fee is added to whatever money is taken from individuals’ returns. The primary bill being recovered, according to Hahn, is police-related. But many other fines are also included. The City of Chicago is owed close to $80 million dollars for unpaid parking tickets, speeding tickets, red light camera tickets, water bills and code violations from more than 100,000 individuals or businesses. Although city officials estimate only $8 to $20 million can realistically be recovered by garnishing tax returns over the next few years – mostly because addresses change and many of the people probably owe taxes that do not get paid promptly. Niles suffers from the same problem – Police Chief Dean Strzelecki said delinquent individuals tend to become untraceable after five years. There are about 285 people

Niles is hoping to collect from, owing approximately $480,000. Strzelecki said many of those people, as well as untraceable people, had a few tickets rack up large amounts of interest. Strzelecki said tickets issued for illegally parking in handicap spots double in certain time increments. Most of the $1.6 million Niles is owed, according to Neukirch, is police-related, but unpaid water bills, vacant property maintenance fees/fines and liquor license fines do amount to a small portion.

Moving beyond tax refunds, the comptroller’s office now promotes garnishment of any state money or aid if recipients owe money to municipalities enrolled in the Local Debt Recovery Program. While enrolling in the Local Debt Recovery Program, the Village Board also gave Strzelecki permission to submit 10 names to the Illinois Secretary of State’s Office to have driver’s licenses suspended until outstanding bills are paid. See FINES, page 3

THE BUGLE MAY 10, 2012

Trustees express concerns over mayor’s actions By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

In the wake of a heated April 18 special board meeting, Niles Trustee Chris Hanusiak went public with his belief that Mayor Robert Callero does not treat female trustees fairly. Two days after the meeting, Hanusiak released a prepared statement to the media supporting the approved ordinance that hired an outside attorney for potential conflict of interest situations, while also criticizing Callero for how the meeting was conducted. “Mr. Callero has demonstrated that even after serving on the Village Board under the Blase reign, he still has not learned the proper etiquette either in the treatment of women trustees or the conduct of meetings by established parliamentary rules,” Hanusiak said in his April 20 statement. At the heart of Hanusiak’s claim is an instance from that April 18 meeting in which both female trustees, Louella Preston and Rosemary Riordan Palicki,

FINES Continued from page 2 Strzelecki said those 10 names also serve as a test, and the other 300 names could also be submitted if positive results

were calling “point of order,” “point of information,” and then “call the question” to no avail. Their requests came amidst questions from Trustee Andrew Przybylo to Trustee James Hynes regarding who the new lawyer would report to and at what cost. As tempers flared, Callero broke away from the conversation to address Preston. “I’m not ready to call the question,” Callero said during the April 18 meeting. “I will handle this meeting. I don’t care what you are going to say here. You can leave if you don’t like it.” “Calling the question” means that the caller wants discussion ended and a vote initiated. Hanusiak said procedural rules give “point of order” and “point of information” precedence over any other ongoing discussion, and that the floor has to be given to whoever makes that request. Since releasing his April 20 statement, Hanusiak said he stands by his original comments that Callero does not always follow Robert’s Rules of Order, and that Callero also gives

preference to male trustees during discussions. “There are rules that were set, parliamentary procedures, and they weren’t followed,” Hanusiak said. “If we agreed to Robert’s Rules of Order, then our meetings should be run according to those rules. It’s not about ‘he’ or ‘she,’ it’s about procedure.” Hanusiak claims that Callero routinely looks past Preston and Palicki during discussions and grants male trustees time to talk even though Preston and Palicki asked first. He said Callero often gives short statements toward female trustees. “This was not the first time,” Hanusiak said. “He’s done this many times before.” Hanusiak declined to comment further on any potential connection between Callero’s alleged behavior and former Mayor Nick Blase. Hanusiak did, however, say this is not the only way in which Callero breaks procedure. Hanusiak referenced the Sept. 20 meeting in which Callero and two other trustees walked out. In response, Callero denied

are found from these first 10 individuals. Though people who owe money for non-driving tickets can be submitted into the Local Debt Recover Program for garnishment of state money, Beth Kaufman of the Illinois Secretary of State said only people with six

or more tickets or traffic fines totaling more than $1,000 can have their license suspended. In June, 2011, the Niles Village Board also approved a harsher impound policy to recover some of these outstanding fines. rkambic@buglenewspapers.com

any favoritism toward trustees, especially gender or sex-based. “Trustee Hanusiak’s perception is not correct,” Callero said. “All trustees have fair and equal rights.” Regarding the accusation that he ignored Preston and Palicki during the April 18 meeting, Callero said the ongoing discussion was intense and he got caught up in sorting through it. “At that point in time, the discussion was to my left – opposite of Louella – and initiated by Andrew Przybylo, with Jim Hynes answering a question,” Callero said. “I wanted that situation resolved before a vote.” As for his statement telling Preston to leave, Callero said it came from emotion and not a gender bias. “It was a result of pent up frustration,” Callero said. “I was trying to listen to the discussion and comprehend the course of events, but she was making comments of her own among trustees to my right and it was distracting. It was not her place

to answer questions or tell trustees what to do.” Palicki agreed with Hanusiak’s claim that Callero disregarded procedure during the April 18 meeting, but she doesn’t believe gender played a role. “As far as that night, there was a lot of emotion going on and I think he ignored people whether they were male or female and proceeded however he wanted,” Palicki said. “I did not feel like that night had any gender-related issues. Generally, he was upset with most all of the trustees.” Prior to that special board meeting, Palicki said she’s encountered no gender-based problems with Callero. “As far as my being a woman, I don’t think that has had anything to do with the way Mayor Callero has treated me, one way or the other,” Palicki said. The other female trustee, Louella Preston, has been on vacation in recent weeks and was unable to provide comment on the subject. rkambic@buglenewspapers.com

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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Niles, Morton Grove, and Park Ridge Police Department. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

Morton Grove Tiahmo Kendall, 40, of Niles, was arrested April 21 in the 9200 block of Waukegan after being found to be driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Francisco Almazo, 33, of Skokie, was arrested April 21 near Dempster and Narragansett for driving under the influence of alcohol.

On April 26, an unknown offender told the victim that power lines were down in the area and he had to check the fuse box in the house. in the 5800 block of Cleveland. After the offender entered the house, the victim became suspicious and told the offender to leave. There were no issues with power lines that day.

Enkhtue Tsendorj, 47, Des Plaines, was arrested April 27 near Dempster and Waukegan for driving with a revoked driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license.

Dakota B. Marks, 19, of Kansas City, Mo., was arrested April 27 in the 8900 block of Moody and charged with soliciting without a permit. Subject asked a victim for a money donation for his baseball organization, then told police he was actually selling magazine subscriptions without a permit. Subject was issued a Morton Grove citation and released.

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Niles Tye Head, 24, of the 7000 block of Palma, Morton Grove, was arrested at 11:30 a.m. on April 30 and charged with possession of drug paraphernalia in the 6100 block of Capulina.

Omar Franco, 26, of the 7000 block of Octavia, Niles, was arrested May 2 at 2:15

a.m. when a Niles police officer observed a vehicle resting against a light pole in the 7600 block of Milwaukee. The subject stated he was driving his car when he crashed. Subject was taken into custody after showing impairment during field sobriety tests.

Park Ridge Michael Koscinski, 49, of the 1300 block of Cumberland Circle, Elk Grove Village, was arrested April 30 at 4:54 p.m. for battery near Touhy and I-294.

David Pufundt, 32, of the 3600 block of N.

Nora, Chicago, was arrested May 2 at 10:31 p.m. for driving with a suspended license, no valid insurance, and expired registration in the 2300 block of Talcott. Kyung Mun, 31, of the 700 block of W. Jefferson, Shorewood, was arrested May 3 at 3:41 a.m. for driving without a valid license and driving without headlights near I-294 and Dempster.

Ramos, 19, of 11 theGhislaine 1700 block of N. 24th Ave., Melrose Park, was arrested May 3 at 3:08 p.m. for disobeying a traffic control device and driving with a suspended license near St. James and Cumberland.

Benjamin Pasowicz, 20, of the 200 block of Pine, Prospect Heights; George Gonzalez, 19, of the 1500 block of Parkside, Park Ridge; Justyna Lipnicka, 19, of the 0-100 block of S. Rose, Park Ridge; William Dixon, 18, of the 800 block of S. Seminary, Park Ridge; and Angela Jepsen, 19, of the 900 block of S. Seminary, were all arrested May 4 at 9:38 p.m. for zero tolerance in the 900 block of S. Seminary.

John Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley, 18, of the 8700 block of w. Bruce, Niles, was arrested May 4 at 11:14 p.m. for zero tolerance in the 1200 block of S. Linden.

Luis Vega-Fajardo, 23, of the 900 block of

N. Springfield, Chicago, was arrested May 5 at 3:58 a.m. for driving without a valid license, improper lane usage, and failure to signal near Greenwood and Northwest Highway. Daniel Martinez, 39, of the 1400 block of Carol, Park Ridge, was arrested May 5 at 11:54 a.m. for driving with a suspended license, no valid insurance, improper lane usage, and no seat belt near Greenwood and Carol.

Daniel Zampini, 22, of the 500 block of N. Kedzie, Chicago, was arrested May 5 at 9:11 p.m. for driving under the influence and improper lane usage near Touhy and Western.

THE BUGLE MAY 10, 2012

Former trustee hopes for clemency in time for election By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

Former Niles trustee and prominent local businessman George Alpogianis has gone public with his intention to run for office in light of recent political turmoil on the Village Board. Alpogianis, the owner of Kappy’s Restaurant & Pancake House in Morton Grove, decided to become more vocal after Mayor Robert Callero revealed a potential plot by five trustees to take control of the hiring and firing of village officers by altering the duties of the mayor. “I pray to God that I am fortunate enough to be pardoned in time so that I can run again in 2013 and fulfill my promise to our great village and to the citizens who overwhelmingly elected me the first time,”Alpogianis said. “We need to bring harmony and friendship back to this village.” Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn is the man who can make Alpogianis’ run for Village Board official. Alpogianis was removed from the board in 2009 after just one meeting because complaints were filed with the Cook County State’s Attorney regarding his 1980s felony conviction. State law prohibits convicted felons from holding elected office. Quinn’s latest clemency decisions came in April, as 52 criminal pardons were issued and 136 requests were denied. Alpogianis, who applied in 2010, was on neither list. In 2013, open seats include

Callero’s presidency and the trustee positions currently held by Louella Preston, James Hynes and Andrew Przybylo. As the face of Kappy’s, Alpogianis said he makes a point to circulate the restaurant and make everyone feel welcomed – giving him perspective on the community. He said Niles employees, as well as officials from neighboring towns, often visit and talk about Niles’ escalating political conflicts. “Niles is becoming the laughing stock of the northern suburbs and it seems as though past articles about board meetings would be better found in the comic or entertainment sections of a newspaper,”Alpogianis said. During his interactions with customers at work and while fulfilling his role on the village’s zoning board, Alpogianis said he’s observed a great deal of dismay and believes morale is at its lowest ever. “Services are being cut, jobs are being cut and projects are being put on hold, yet trustees like Louella Preston and Jim Hynes are more worried about empowering themselves and trying to radically change our government by working with‘pro bono’ attorneys for absolutely no reason whatsoever,” Alpogianis said. A 5-1 vote during an April 18 special board meeting hired David McArdle of Zukowski, Rogers, Flood & McArdle of Crystal Lake as an attorney that trustees can consult when conflicts of interest arise

Obituary SUS, ALFRED W. Alfred W. Sus, age 96, beloved husband of the late Irene, nee Grudowski. Loving father of Russell (Mary), Suzanne (Paul) Wilson, Fred (Karin), and the late Elizabeth. Cherished grandfather of 11. Great grandfather of 9. World War II veteran of the Polish Armed Forces. Memorial

visitation was at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles on Friday April 27 from 3-9 pm and Saturday April 28th at 11 am until time of service 1 pm. In lieu of flowers, donations to The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research appreciated. Funeral info: 847-966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhomes.com

between a suggested subject and Village Attorney Joe Annunzio. The proposed ordinance originally included paying for services retroactive March 1, but trustees voted to remove that clause before approving the hire, Trustee Hynes saying the prior work was given for free. “I’ve never heard of any attorney working pro bono for any village unless there was a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow,” Alpogianis said. “I believe that in some sneaky fashion there will be a line item added into our budget, whether it’s now or after the budget is passed, and that line item will be for the new attorney. My question is why?” Alpogianis speculated the attorney would likely work

toward changing Callero’s duties, and potentially strip the mayor of his ability to indefinitely make 30-day appointments. “Right now, Louella, Jim, and their contingency is doing exactly what they said they wanted to change,”Alpogianis said.“They’re putting up smoke and mirrors and not being truthful and up front with the public.That’s why no statements are coming out from them. They don’t want to answer for their actions.” Just as Callero did, Alpogianis defended Village Manager George Van Geem. Last week, Van Geem confirmed rumors that five trustees offered him a voluntary separation agreement in late January. Alpogianis said those trustees

should focus less on employee matters and more on finding ways to generate revenue and improve public services. “Unless specific allegations come out, George and the other department heads should be left alone,”Alpogianis said. He also addressed another prominent theory. “If they think George is part of the Nick Blase regime and that’s what all this is about, then I would have to say it’s time for Louella Preston to step down because she ran on his ticket for six elections, and she seems to be the one who’s leading the pack even though she kept quiet all these years,”Alpogianis said. rkambic@buglenewspapers.com

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Fighting the real ‘war on women’ This year started with the assertion that there is a “war on women” here in America. That kind of reckless talk is shameful and makes a mockery of the real war on women taking place outside of America’s borders in the rest of the world. Just last month 150 Afghani schoolgirls were poisoned. It was said to be the work of Muslim radicals who don’t believe women should be educated. In America we don’t have groups opposed to women being educated and certainly not ones that turn to violence to enforce their beliefs. China still clings to communist totalitarian policies.Its population

c o n t r o l program, called the “One Child Policy, uses forced a bor tion and forced ster ilization. Force is fundamentally a g a i n s t American values and our understanding of individual liberty. No such program exists in America. Much worse is the choice to abort mostly female babies. This has created a massive gender imbalance that is part of the driving force behind

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sexual slavery in Asia. Called “gendercide,” abortions of female babies are quite common throughout Asia and India. Women are seen as a burden and devalued leading parents to choose to have boys. Some daughters are simply abandoned, literally left in the jungles. The Economist reported that an estimated 100 million girls have disappeared. That’s a real war on women. In the Middle East, women are degraded on a regular and ongoing basis. Saudi Arabia is the largest, richest sponsor of Muslim schools and mosques. They’ve exported a radical and cruel interpretation of the Koran called

Wahhabism that makes women mere property. On occasion you may encounter Muslim women in full or partial covering here in America. One particular irony is to see them driving, something which is outlawed in Saudi Arabia. The covering up of women is in itself degrading. Is a woman bad or evil because you can see her ankle or forearm or face? The covering of the face is particularly dehumanizing. Human beings communicate through a series of facial expressions and seven are recognized throughout the world: happy, sad, neutral, angry, disgusted, fearful and surprised. By covering a woman’s face you shut her out of basic expression

and society. Africa and Eastern Europe are other places where women face real horrors. The list could go on and on. I understand that there are politicians and groups so desperate to get elected and stay in power that they’ll say anything. But pretending that there’s an active, violent or even deadly “war on women” going on in America is demagoguery at its worst. American voters shouldn’t tolerate these kinds of lies and exaggerations. Women of the world, our sisters, face real violence every day. Using it as an American campaign ploy is revolting.

Letter to the Editor

High school reunions and ‘The Pearls’ It’s that time of year again: high school graduations… and high school class reunions. It’s a bittersweet time. At graduation, while students are happy to have reached this milestone in their lives, they also are suddenly faced with the fact that they will be parting with some of the friends they’ve made. People who have spent four years together are suddenly taking different paths in life. Some enter the work force, others go to a college or university. Everybody scatters. After I graduated from Resurrection High School 40 years ago, I kept in contact with half a dozen or so of my friends. We’d pursued different courses of study, entered different professions, gone to each others’ weddings, stood up to each others’ weddings. Eventually, busy with careers and

families, we just managed to exchange Christmas cards. About ten years ago or so,I made an effort to start getting together with some of the “girls” on a more regular basis: to celebrate our birthdays, for example. Then I realized that each of those gals kept in touch, however so loosely, with one or more other Resites. That’s when I suggested that each of us invite those gals to our next get-together. And that’s how “the pearls” got started.The idea is that each one of us is a “pearl”, and when we get together, we’re “a string of pearls”. Now “the pearls” get together, either in a restaurant or at someone’s home, on a regular basis. Last year, we “strung” together four times. Our “string of pearls” continues to grow. The funny thing is that, when a new “pearl” joins the “string”, at first it’s really weird to see someone you

haven’t seen since high school. But after just a few minutes, all those years melt away. You look into the person’s eyes and it’s like we’re all back in high school! “The pearls” tell stories attesting to the fact that everybody has a mixed bag of blessings and troubles. Some advice to high school graduates: A positive attitude has always served me well. Follow your passions in pursuing a career and hobbies Do what it takes to make your dreams come true! Listen to your heart. Tend to your relationships with people you love. Do this stuff now so you won’t have regrets when you’re old. And make an effort to keep in touch with your high school friends. Forty years from now, you’ll be glad you did. Barbara Gembala Nakanishi Morton Grove

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Schools

Students take home honors from FCCLA Meeting Students from Niles Township High School District 219 participated in the Illinois Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) State Leadership Meeting held April 19 through 21 in Springfield. The District 219 delegation was part of more than 1,500 students and advisors who attended the conference. During the conference, many of the students participated in STAR (Students Taking Action with Recognition) and State Proficiency Events. Attendees also had the opportunity to listen to workshop presentations and the election of the 2012-2013 Illinois Association of FCCLA State Officers also took place. Niles West and Niles North students earned four Most Outstanding awards, 15 Gold medals, 28 Silver medals and eight Bronze medals. Students named National Delegates were: Ariel Tidhar, Niles North; Gabi Weinketz, Niles North;and Maria Fernandes,Niles North. Niles North students

Jordan Kabins and David Barak placed in the top six in the state and are competing for the two National Delegate slots for STAR Culinary Arts.

Most Outstanding awards Niles North: Gabi Weinketz and Maria Fernandes, STAR Focus on Children Team; and Alexander Johnson, Food Production – Relish Tray. Niles West: Molly Morello, Pastry Arts - Fondant Cake.

Gold medals Niles North: Lenny Veytsel, Pastry Arts – Fondant Cakes; Veronica Billedo,Food Production – Salad Demonstration; Jack Burke, Food Production – Salad Demonstration; Scott Elgazar, Food Production – Salad Demonstration; and Karoline Ross, Pastry Arts – Fondant Cakes. Niles West: Zena Salam,Formal Wear Fashion Construction; Alexandrina Bits, STAR Fashion Construction; Aisha Badla, Child

Care Provider; Colene Gibson and Patricia Mocarska, Preschool Literature Event; Lily Chatman, Preschool Lesson; Vanja Selak, Pastry Arts – Fondant Cakes; Laura Krikorian, Pastry Arts – Fondant Cakes; Aisha Usman, Pastry Arts - Decorated Cookie; and Sashoy Chambers, Food Production – Relish Tray.

Silver medals Niles North: Ariel Tidhar, STAR Fashion Design; Trent Markland, Food Production – Salad Demonstration; Rachel Shaykin, Fashion Apparel Display; Jovaan Shaw, Food Production – Salad Demonstration; Colton Kaplin, Food Production – Salad Demonstration; Mady Taira, Pastry Arts – Fondant Cakes; Martyna Tos and Natasha Yousif, Children’s Literature Presentation; Amanda Ibraham and Deasia McCray, Children’s Literature Presentation; Pearl Kohler, Food Production - Salad Demonstration; Isabel Berkson, Pastry Arts – Fondant Cakes; Jack Cantin, Food Production – Salad

Demonstration; Jordan Kabins, STAR Culinary Arts; Romeo Montiel, Food Production – Salad Demonstration and Kesha Chau, Food Production – Salad Demonstration. Niles West: Alina Tariq, Formal Wear Fashion Construction; Joanna Kastrinakis, Semiformal Wear Fashion Construction; Angela Guinta, Formal Wear Fashion Construction; Brandi Fryer, Child Care Provider; Katie Graves, Child Care Provider; Chrysanthe Agos, Preschool Literature Event; Moriah Gelfand, Preschool Literature Event; Jenny Marin and Kelly Sanks, Preschool Literature Event; Jackie Yablon, Pastry Arts - Frosted Cake; Jonah Barquez, Food Production – Salad Demonstration; and Chris Lee, Pastry Arts - Frosted Cake.

Bronze medals Niles North: Brandon Rivera, Food Production – Salad Demonstration; David Barak, Food Production – Salad Demonstration; Melissa Ewart,

Professional Career Image; Jolene Strauss, Brittany Ebeling and Katherine Betz, STAR Chapter Service Project Display Team; and Cryzlyn Domino and Sarah Hampton, STAR Chapter Showcase Display Team. Niles North advisors are Julie Lear, Debora Meyer and Mike Swiatkiewicz and Niles West advisors are Michelle Kline, Kay Coughlin, Marilyn Stopek and Laura McCormack. FCCLA is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences Education. FCCLA has more than 220,000 members and nearly 7,000 chapters from 50 state associations and the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands. The organization has involved more than ten million youth since its founding in 1945.

News from District 207 Ecology Club plant sale May 11 Maine East High School’s Ecology Club will conduct a Mother’s Day Native Plant Sale on Friday, May 11 and Saturday, May 12 in the Oak Savannah on East’s campus at Dee Road and Dempster Street in Park Ridge. Plans will be available for sale from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday, May 11, and from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 12. This is an opportunity to select Mother’s Day gifts from among

25 species of native prairie and woodland flowers and grasses. It also is an opportunity to help the school’s Ecology Club generate the money it needs for trail signs, picnic tables and benches, bird boxes and ongoing maintenance in the Oak Savannah preserve.

Southwords wins Golden Eagle award The staff of Southwords has attained new heights of recognition for the Maine South

High School student newspaper by earning, for the first time in school history, the Golden Eagle award for overall excellence from the Northern Illinois Scholastic Press Association (NISPA). The 2012 Golden Eagle award for overall excellence is the highest level of distinction a newspaper can earn from NISPA. In addition to this “Best in Class” designation, the newspaper garnered a gold certificate on their 2012 critique (Maine South students earned a bronze and silver in 2010 and 2011,

respectively). South English teacher and Southwords sponsor Alex Stathakis said, “The Southwords students have dedicated themselves to informing and engaging our community, and these awards reflect the exceptional work they have done.”

Maine South art reception this month The Maine South High School

Art Department is holding its annual Student Art Award Reception at Brickton Art Center this month. Opening reception night is Thursday, May 10 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.The show exhibits work from approximately 90 students. The work includes photography, drawing, sculpture, digital photography, painting, fiber and ceramics. Students’ work will be on display at Brickton through May 30. Brickton Art Center is located at 306 Busse Highway in Park Ridge.

Take 5

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H o ro s c o p e s

Across

1 Revisiting the past? 11 __ shot 15 “Been there” 16 Country with a green, yellow and red flag 17 Israelites, to many 18 Hone 19 The sport of shooting, in Soissons 20 Took in 21 Finn’s friend 23 Sarah McLachlan’s record label 25 Chinese port also known as Xiamen 27 2012 games host country, in Olympics code 28 Come to 29 Like some boxers 31 “Who __ we kidding?” 32 Personification 34 Tales you can also read backwards? 36 Fakes

39 “To reiterate ...” 41 Notable Nixon gesture 42 Jenny Fields’s son, in a 1978 best-seller 44 Luv 45 Talked up 47 Certain dieter’s concern 51 Go (for) 52 Objects 53 Glassy-eyed one 55 Brand named for two states 57 __ favor 58 Whitman of “Arrested Development” 59 Essex neighbor 60 Female pop trio since 1979 64 Go back, in a way 65 Only place on Earth where crocodiles and alligators coexist 66 Lowly worker 67 Pans, and how

Down

1 Popular mint 2 Mariner from Japan 3 “The Piano” extras 4 USNA grad 5 Pay for 6 Airport offering 7 Succulent genus 8 Cargo carrier 9 Summer abroad 10 Good thing to learn 11 Duck in the Eurasian taiga 12 Singer known for unconventional outfits 13 Basic math course 14 Second-least populous st. capital 22 Bridge response 24 Immortal college coach 25 Santa __ 26 Illusion 30 Ready to father 33 Let it all out 35 Shepherdprotecting org.

36 KOA amenity 37 Petroleum processing byproduct 38 Pioneer in sidescrolling video games 40 Tearjerkers of a kind 43 61-Down crossers: Abbr. 46 How some stunts are done 48 Fighting force 49 Hole widener 50 One may come with wings 54 Refrain from singing? 56 “Bring __!” 57 Tudor widow 61 See 43-Down 62 Gp. for teachers 63 Emulate Sir Mix-A-Lot

In the week to come, energy levels will run high. You may be aware of animosity between friends or coworkers, but stay out of it for your own good. Use energies wisely and tend to your own business.

Be generous without being overly familiar. You might meet up with someone in the week to come who has still waters deep enough to hide the Loch Ness monster. It might be wise to not dig too deeply.

Too many cooks spoil the broth. In the same way, too many people may try to influence your opinions in the week to come. Don’t break off a relationship due to someone’s subtle manipulations.

You want to play fair in both love and war. Final results are the only things that seem to count in the week ahead. Ancestry may influence who you are, but you are responsible for that which you become.

Got favors? You will find an ideal time to ask for favors or mend fences. People will be more willing to offer support or lend a helping hand in the week to come. You may need to guard against overspending.

Loyalties might realign. If at all possible, avoid a rift in the upcoming week. Don’t burn any bridges and avoid people who carry matches. You may be better with business plans than romance.

If you lived here, you would be home by now. When you compare your home, mate or possessions to what others have, you end up dissatisfied. Be content with what you have in the week ahead.

Your conscience, or even your partner, will prevent you from making impulse purchases. Reassess your goals; you may view them in an entirely different light by the end of the coming week.

Heads or tails, you win. Even if you make changes that seem to create complications, something good will come out of it. You can sell just about anything if you focus on being friendly this week.

If you seize the day, you will be seen as the right person for the job. Through hard work, you can make a favorable change in the week ahead. Nothing, however, will be handed to you on a silver platter.

Test uncharted waters in the week to come. You can overcome resistance to your ideas or opposition to your plans. Mark Twain said, “A man with a new idea is a crank, until the idea succeeds.”

Look for a friend to pull you out of a jam. In the week ahead, people who take charge and issue executive orders could send you off into a funk. Focus on being more understanding and cooperative.

SUDOKU

Previous puzzle ’s answers

Previous puzzle ’s answers Jumbles: • PUPPY • DROOP • REDUCE • SQUIRM

Answer:

Training for submarine duty has to be -- UNDERTAKEN

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Bugle Kids

INSIDE: Locals continuing national trends in Lacrosse, page 13; Maine South’s Butch competes in Final Four, page 15

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By Scott Taylor Sports Reporter

‘THE BATS HAVE CHANGED THINGS...’ NEW BATS AFFECTING GAME

Mark Gregory/Bugle staff

The new BB cor on the bats are leading to fewer runs in the high school game.

f fans are wondering why there are fewer runs scored this year in high school baseball, they have to look no further than the bats that are being used. There was a rule change this year that the IHSA put into place, making all bats be BBCOR (BallBat Coefficient of Restitution) certified. “The bats have changed things,” Plainfield North coach John Darlington said. “We (went) 11 games and I (didn’t) see a home run from either team. Normally you (would) have some guys with five by now.” The BB core has changed in the bats, which is the ratio the ball goes off the bat. The goal was to make the aluminum bats to have the performance of wood bats. “You can tell,” Darlington said. “There were some balls we hit earlier in the year that just died and didn’t go anywhere. I think the key is to play defense and not make mistakes.” “The sweet spot, I believe, is not as great (with the new bats) as it was before,” Downers North coach Chad Isaacson said. “Personally, I like it. You earn the hits a little bit more. It’s just the game of baseball. I like what they’re doing. College is doing it; why shouldn’t we?” Changes at the college level is probably one of the reasons why the change was made. “I think the rule was put into effect based on what colleges did,” Maine South coach Bill Milano said. “It’s based on safety and the ‘exit’ rate of ball leaving the bat. When the ball hits the bat, it doesn’t go as fast (now). Previous bats would have more life about them. With the new bats, the exit rates are not as high. A ball that’s hit 375 feet (for example) would have been hit 400 feet (with the old bats). That’s just me estimating. There See BATS, page 14

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Lacrosse following national trends locally By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

The facts speak for themselves regarding the burgeoning popularity of lacrosse—one of the country’s fastest-growing team sports. The number of youth and high school players jumped from 225,925 in 2001 to 524,895 in 2009—a 132 percent increase, according to an annual U.S. Lacrosse survey.

LACROSSE Back in the 1990s, there were, at most, over a dozen boys prep teams in Illinois. Today, there are 79 boys teams in the Illinois High School Lacrosse Association— the state’s governing body for the sport—and 47 girls teams affiliated with the Illinois High School Women’s Lacrosse Association. Boys and girls high school lacrosse in this state is a club sport (not funded or supported by high schools), yet the Illinois High School Association lists it as an “emerging sport,” which means the IHSA will begin hosting a state championship series for lacrosse like it does for most sports once certain growth criteria is met. The Lax Shop, a retail outlet devoted exclusively to carrying

lacrosse equipment and accessories, opened its second Chicago area store earlier this year in Naperville (the other store is located on Belmont in Chicago). “It’s definitely been growing over the last 20 years that I’ve been around the game,” said Notre Dame’s Chip Seiple, in his first year as head coach of the Dons’ varsity team. Seiple played prep lacrosse at Loyola Academy and continued collegiately at Miami of Ohio, where he was team captain. Notre Dame’s lacrosse program is in its seventh year. “The level of competition is steadily increasing as it is all over,” he said. “It’s spreading very fast. Colorado is a big hot spot (for lacrosse). Southern California is doing really well, and the ‘A’ divisions here (in Illinois) are putting up some really tough teams.” “I’m seeing more and more people from the Chicago area getting scholarships or playing Division I to Division III college lacrosse.” Seiple made reference to the IHSLA’s “A” Division, whose squads play for the state title and are among Illinois’ best teams— including seven-time defending state champion New Trier. The IHSLA also has a “B” Division in

which Notre Dame and Maine South compete. “B” Division teams play for the Lacrosse Cup at the end of the year. Both the Dons and Hawks, however, have faced “A” Division teams throughout the 2012 season. The Dons took on “A” teams such as Benet, St. Viator and Lake Forest, while the Hawks’ schedule was loaded with clubs in the top division— New Trier, Glenbrook North and South, Evanston, Highland Park, Schaumburg, Conant and Oak Park-River Forest. “This year has been a bit of a setback,” said Joe Nakis, the head varsity coach of Maine South, whose boys program is only in its third year of existence.“We’ve played against Glenbrook South, New Trier, Evanston, all the established lacrosse programs that have been around a long time. We’re hoping to get the tradition that some of these other schools have, but it’s going to take time. We just have to stick with it.” Although the Hawks are undergoing growing pains this season, Nakis said he is encouraged about not only the future of the sport at Maine South—where over 30 boys participated in lacrosse at the freshman level this season—but its growing participation among area youths.

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Michael Dominelli (senior midfielder) attempts to pick up the ball for Notre Dame.

“In order for lacrosse to see its continued success,”he said,“it will continue to need time, energy and funding from all those who facilitate the sport because one thing that is unquestionable is the demand to play the game.” Nakis cites the Park Ridge Lacrosse Club, which has leagues for boys and girls starting in the third and fourth grades. He also notes that Lacrosse America, an organization that promotes the growth of the sport in the Midwest, runs a youth program in Park Ridge for youngsters beginning in the second grade. Additionally, a lacrosse summer camp held last year at Maine South drew 70 participants. “We’re looking for it to grow this year,” Nakis said. Senior Jack Peters, a three-year

varsity player for the Hawks,got his start in lacrosse through the Park Ridge Lacrosse Club. He’s been Maine South’s goaltender since the team’s first varsity season. “It’s pretty cool to see it all develop and how each year more guys come out for the team,” Peters said. “We get more recognition from the school. The first year, no one really knew what lacrosse was, fan-wise, but we have kids from the school that make the (home) games” on a regular basis.

APPEAL Lacrosse combines many of the skills found in traditional sports such as hockey, soccer and See LACROSSE, page 15

Sports

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Wolves third, Hawks fourth at CSL girls track By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Niles West finished a strong third and Maine South took fourth at the CSL South girls track meet held May 4. The Wolves compiled 112 points—just 2 ½ points behind second-place New Trier (114.5). Maine South had 86 points. Evanston won the meet with 139.

ROUNDUP Niles West controlled the field events, starting with Jasmine Townsend, who won shot put with a throw of 37 feet, 2 inches. Vishna Patel (89-8) and Jamie Moore (85-3) placed first and second, respectively, in the discus. Lily Chatman, meanwhile, won the high jump (4-10). Sunshine Simon was clocked in 16.51 seconds in the 100 high hurdles, good for second place. She also turned in a time of 51.06 seconds in the 300 lows for third.Tiffany Hines also was third in the 100 (13.63). Kristina Grandi was the Hawks’ top individual finisher, placing second in the high jump. Maine South also had a number of third-place finishes—from Nicole Allegretti in the pole vault, Olivia Cattau in the 100 hurdles, Emma Ropski in the 400, Austen Beaugureau in the 800, Megan Lemersal in the 1,600 and Emily Leonard in the 3,200.

BADMINTON Maine South took third at the New Trier Sectional with eight points. New Trier won with 17

BATS Continued from page 11 was more ping in the bats (before).” The safety issue was likely the biggest issue for the change. “The bottom line it’s more for safety than anything, and I’m all for making the game safer,” Milano added. “On the flip side, the kids say with these bats when you use them more you get more ping in them, but I don’t know if that’s true or not. That’s the rumor that’s out there. I don’t

while Rosenberg collected three RBIs and Griffiths two. Kevin Ross (double) and Eric Stojanoff also delivered RBI hits. Griffiths recorded three hits and three RBIs in the Wolves’ 12-4 pasting of Highland Park on Saturday. Colletta and Quinn Winkler added three hits and an RBI each, while Ross had a hit and two RBIs. Rosenberg got the win— his fifth of the season—by throwing a two-hitter with 10 strikeouts. The Wolves are 21-6 overall, 6-5 in the CSL South.

Maine South chalked up exciting CSL South victories early last week—over Maine East, 4-1, on April 30 and 4-2 vs. New Trier on May 1 in a game that went nine innings. Keenan Kelly, who was 3-for3 on the day, came through with the big hit against New Trier—a double with two outs that plated the winning runs. The extra-inning victory was Maine South’s third in less than a week. Patrick Aloisio went the entire nine innings on the hill and limited New Trier to only four hits. He struck out seven. Kyle Richardson ripped an RBI double to drive in the Hawks’ first run of the game (he also singled). One of Brett Slager’s two hits was an RBI single. The Hawks, who remain undefeated in the CSL South, got RBI hits from Nick Calabrese, Rocky Saavedra and Jimmy Frankos in the sixth inning to break a 1-1 tie with Maine East.

Frankos and Calabrese each had two hits. Mike Virgilio started the game for Maine South, and Saavedra notched the victory in relief. Cory Evans went the distance for Maine East. In a contrast to the Hawks’ recent extra-inning games, Maine South and New Trier played a five-inning contest on May 3. The Hawks prevailed, 3-2, as the game was called after five innings because of rain. Frank Perrone gave winning pitcher John Forsythe all the run support he’d need with one swing of the bat. Perrone belted a three-run homer in the bottom of the fourth. Forsythe fanned six and scattered six hits. Maine South made it 11 straight CSL South victories after topping Deerfield, 7-3, on Saturday. Virgilio, who started, remains undefeated for the year (5-0). •On May 2, Notre Dame’s Danny Hyde, Charlie Jerger and Tony Marcellino combined to limit Carmel to one run and seven hits, but Carmel plated what turned out to be the game’s only in the top of the seventh, which stood up for a 1-0 Carmel victory. The Dons were held to four hits—all singles from Keenan Connelly, Matt Walsh, Nick Pieruccini and Kevin Stahmer. •The Wolves snapped their longest losing streak of the season behind a complete-game effort from Kyle Colletta on May 3. Colletta won his seventh game and struck out four en route to the Wolves defeating Glenbrook South, 9-4. Jordan Griffiths and Seth Rosenberg each had two hits,

know how true that theory is. I haven’t done research on that one.” The changes have made coaches concentrate more on their team playing small ball and good defense. “We have to hit the ball the other way, it’s a big thing we’re believing in,” Romeoville coach Dave Haskins said. “We can’t just go up there and think about getting a hit. The most important thing is moving the runner along or bringing him in. I believe in our pitching and our defense. We’re taking a lot of pride in that. We’re focusing

on defense, pitching and timely hitting.” “It’s about good defense and pitching,” Darlington said. “You have to throw strikes. You can’t allow a lot of base runners. “Fly balls aren’t going to go anywhere,” JCA coach Jared Voss said. “We get bunts down and execute hit and runs. Our guys buy into the small ball stuff and that opens up everything else, so we don’t notice it as much.” The pitchers are the ones who are benefitting the most as they can throw a pitch and be less concerned with giving up a long

ball. “It really helps the pitching because that one pitch you are worried about that can change the game probably isn’t going to happen anymore.” “The bats have really made a difference in this year’s game, scores are down and small ball is taking over,” Joliet West coach John Karczewski said. “Pitchers love it, hitters hate it!” The general consensus is that it is the major cause for the lower scoring, tighter games taking place this year. There’s been a little bit of a difference, I’ve heard that

points. The Hawks got a state qualifier in Meghan Salgia, who placed fourth in singles. Maine East finished sixth with 1.5 points.

BOYS GYMNASTICS Niles West placed fourth at the Lincoln-Way East Sectional with 134.7 points. Lincoln-Way East won with 154.25 points. The lone state qualifier for the Wolves was senior Ari Lazar. Lazar advanced to state by placing fourth in the Pommel Horse (8.65) and was fifth in the still rings (8.0).

BASEBALL

SOFTBALL Lindsey Aybar doubled, singled and drove in three runs to lead the Wolves past Evanston, 7-6, on May 1 for Niles West’s second CSL South win of the season. Krista Dawson threw a complete game and fanned seven for the win. Alyssa Brummitt banged out three hits and an RBI, and Anna Hochberg drove in two runs with a double and single. •New Trier shut down Resurrection 6-0 in a May 4 non-conference game, but Resurrection rallied from a 6-3 deficit after five innings May 2 vs. Oak Park-River Forest and scored eight runs in the sixth to post an 11-6 victory. Courtney Grasz crushed a three-run homer to go along with a single and an RBI. Emily Bernath, Sara Sanetra, Bre Sobotka, Emaly Burns and Nicole Raia each had two-hit games, while Sami Comiskey threw three scoreless innings for the win.

BOYS VOLLEYBALL Maine South took care of Niles West, 25-15, 25-22 in a CSL South match held on May 1.Tom Calandriello recorded 12 digs for Maine South, Matt Garvey added 15 assists and four aces, and Scott Adamczyk had five kills. Dange Gillespie rang up nine kills for the Wolves. Alvin Lee chipped in with eight assists and seven digs. Nick Hester also had six digs. The Hawks were victorious in another CSL South matchup on May 3—25-11, 25-20 over Waukegan. Garvey had 19 assists for the winners, and Wolf added five kills. The Wolves lost to Glenbrook South on May 3, 25-18, 25-19. Gillespie and Jordan Moy each had six kills for Niles West. Hester recorded seven digs. Maine East upended Highland Park, 25-20, 25-20, to pick up its 14th win of the year on May 3. Artur Theil, Maciek Otfinowski and Adam Bloniarz registered 11, eight and five kills,respectively,for the Demons. Jon Coldea finished with 25 assists, and David Coldea finished with nine digs.

GIRLS SOCCER Goalkeeper Emily O’Grady kept Evanston scoreless in the Hawks’ 1-0 CSL South win on May 1. The victory enabled Maine South to go over .500 both overall and in the conference.Ali Cottrell scored the Hawks’ only goal. The Hawks improved to 9-7-3 overall on Saturday by nipping Oak Park-River Forest, 3-2. Alli Curry provided all the offense Maine South needed with a hat trick. mike@buglenewspapers.com

from around the area,” Isaacson said. “Tighter ballgames, not as many runs scored. There’s an adjustment period to it.” “Balls that were maybe home runs are (now) doubles,” Milano said. “We’ve only had three home runs this season. I think last year we had around eight total. Overall, the extra-base hits are down; home runs are down. We’ve had some kids get hits where the ball would hit the warning track or hit the fence where last year the ball would have gone over (the fence).” Mark Gregory and Mike Sandrolini also contributed

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Butch, Lewis fall in Final Four By Scott Taylor Sports Reporter

BASEBALL 1. Plainfield North 2. Niles West 3. Joliet Catholic 4. Maine South 5. Downers South 6. Minooka 7. Lockport

SOFTBALL 1. Benet 2. Lockport 3. Downers North 4. Minooka 5. Downers South 6. Plainfield Central 7. Plainfield South

GIRLS SOCCER 1. Plainfield North 2. Downers South 3. Benet 4. Lockport 5. Plainfield Central 6. Maine South 7. Plainfield South

BOYS VOLLEYBALL 1. Benet 2. Downers North 3. Minooka 4. Downers South 5. Maine South 6. Notre Dame 7. Plainfield South

BOYS TRACK 1. Plainfield South 2. Minooka 3. Maine South 4. Niles West 5. Plainfield North 6. Joliet West 7. Benet

GIRLS TRACK 1. Minooka 2. Downers South 3. Plainfield North 4. Bolingbrook 5. Downers North 6. Lockport 7. Benet Rankings are compiled by Mark Gregory and Scott Taylor.

When a young team from a Division II school goes to play in a Division I Final Four, nerves and inexperience expect to play a part.

LEWIS That was the case for the Lewis University men’s volleyball team last Thursday. Facing the University of Southern California in the national semifinals, the No. 1 ranked team in the country, the Flyers got off to a slow start, losing the first two sets 25-18, 25-12. “I think a lot of the guys were kind of surprised,” former Downers Grove standout Jay Petty said. “It’s a totally different environment and no one on our team has been there before. Ohio State the past four years has represented our conference. There were three guys on the court who were first year players for us. With the effect of the environment, we didn’t really play our volleyball and it really showed. We were shell-shocked by the whole experience.” However, the resilient Flyers mounted a comeback in game three, winning 25-18, and held the lead for much of the fourth set before falling 27-25. “We talked about getting settled down and get back to playing the way we play,” Jay Petty said. “We settled down in the third set and started getting in a rhythm. They were tearing us up from the serve-receive line and we were able to control the game from the serve-receive line. It showed that we were meant to be there

LACROSSE Continued from page 13 basketball. Players pick up, carry or pass a smooth, solid rubber ball downfield to teammates using a stick (called the crosse) that has mesh net on the end of it, with the ultimate goal of propelling the ball past the opposing goalkeeper into a 6-foot-high by 6-foot-wide net (a hockey goal, in comparison, is 4 feet by 6 feet). “It’s a great crossover sport,” Nakis said. “You need to be able to change direction, start and stop, and create separation from

and it wasn’t a fluke. There was a lot of talk about how Division II schools shouldn’t be representing the Final Four.” “We did start off a little slow, which I thought had a lot to do with experience,” Maine South alum Eric Butch said. “None of our guys have been to a Final Four or have been on a national stage before.We came out kind of slow, but it was good to see us fight.We won game three and gave them a good run in game four. It really showed that Lewis belongs on a national stage.” Geoff Powell finished with 17 kills and nine digs, while Jay Petty finished with 17 kills and seven digs. Meanwhile Butch, a redshirt freshman, got into the game as a serving specialist. “Coming in off the bench and putting a few serves on was definitely a little nerve-wrecking,” Butch said. “I want to say there were about 4,000 people in the stadium, so yea it was nervewrecking the first time I came on the court. But it got easier as the match progressed.” Butch’s decision proves to be paying off in attending the local university. “I knew that Lewis had a pretty good group of guys,” Butch said. “When I went on my trip there I really liked everybody. The guys really wanted to play volleyball and compete and that’s what I was looking for.” The good news for Lewis is that many of its players return next year, so they will be if they get back to the Final Four next year. “It’s a great experience,” Jay Petty said. “Hopefully we can compete at an even higher level next year.”

“We now have another full year under our best of playing high level volleyball,” Butch said. “We will know what’s going on next year and won’t come out flat. We’re definitely looking to make a run at it next year.” The Flyers will take away a lot of positive from their experiences this year. “It was a lot of fun,” Jay Petty said. “After we beat Ohio State it kind of hit us and became real. It was an experience unlike any other. We played in some packed gyms this year, but to play in the

Gaelin center, in the Final Four and to compete with USC was great.” “It was a really neat experience,” Butch said. “I got to step out on the court a few times and I can’t describe the feeling to you. It is something I will never forget.” Lewis finished with a 26-7 record, the most wins in the nation. “It’s incredible to have the most wins in the country,” Jay Petty said. “It’s an accomplishment. We’re pretty proud of what we did.”

your defender.” “We tend to take the best athletes from soccer, hockey and basketball, and they end up making the best lacrosse players,” Seiple added. “It’s not all about strength and size. You can be a small player and still be an outstanding player in this game, or you could be a big player and also be competitive. All shapes and sizes seem to excel.” Opposing players are allowed to check those who have possession of the ball with their bodies or their sticks. Players wear helmets with face guards, as well as shoulder pads, arm and elbow pads, and gloves.

Peters also wears a chest protector in goal, but doesn’t wear elbow pads so he can move his stick quicker to make saves. “It’s a pretty tough position,” he said, “but it’s the most fun position on the field because you’re always in the action and the game kind of relies on you. You’re like the pitcher in a baseball game.” Dons’ senior co-captain, Joe Ausmann, the team’s leading goalscorer, said he “started picking up a (lacrosse) stick” in the eighth grade, but didn’t take up the sport until he started attending Notre Dame.

“It’s a mix of different sports,” he said. “There’s hitting, there’s fast-paced action and there’s finesse. I’m a bigger kid; I can’t go out and play soccer. I wouldn’t be able to run with those kids, but here I can really use my body and work to my advantage.” Teammate Patrick Leen, a three-year varsity player, started playing lacrosse for the first time his freshman year. “I caught on to it pretty well,” he said. “I think it’s more of a finesse sport. There’s almost like an art to it. Everybody’s got their different styles of play.”

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Jay Petty had 17 kills to lead Lewis in a loss to USC in the Final Four.

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Minooka takes 20th in state By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

After placing 19th in the state a year ago, the Minooka bass fishing team just wanted to better their season this year.

BASS FISHING While the Indians placed 20th this year, coach Stan Tischer was happy with the performance. “We caught our limit both days,” Tischer said. “We just didn’t catch the big fish. This is the first year we have ever caught our limit of fish and any time you can catch your limit it is good.” In the boat for Minooka was a pair of juniors in Dan Scott and Austin Akers. “Dan has been three times,” Tischer said. “He was alternate twice and he has practiced on that lake one time each year, but we really don’t get a lot of time on the lake.The coaches got out there one weekend this year to go along over the water.” The alternates, sophomore Jenny Harris and freshman Grant Ferbend, this season were also underclassmen, so all four fishers will be back next year. Minooka caught 11.1 pounds of fish each day, but had a penalty on the second day for a dead fish and ended the tournament with 21.10 pounds. “We were catching on spinner bait, crank bait and soft plastics,” Tischer said. “We had a lot of bites and caught a lot of fish, we never got the big ones. We needed that one four, five pound category.”

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Head coach Stan Tischer, from left, Dan Scott, Austin Akers and coach Dave Barney hold their 2012 sectional title.

Tischer said that aside from the competition on the water, the kids have a lot of chances to interact with their peers. “We go down Thursday and the state has a big banquet for everybody,” Tischer said. “And then the one night we all go

to an all-you-can eat crab legs place. It’s just a really good time.” To get to state, Minooka won the Heideke Lake Sectional with a total weight of 8.64 pounds. Scott reeled in the top fish, weighing in at 2.72 pounds.

Locally, Plainfield Central was fourth (3.68 pounds) and Downers Grove South was fifth (3.66). Minooka’s second boat was sixth with 3.42, while Plainfield North (2.28) was ninth and Romeoville (1.60) rounded out

the top 10. Joliet West placed fifth at the Braidwood Lake Sectional with a total weight of 9.99 pounds. Maine East caught one fish in the Skokie Lake Sectional totalling 1.2 pounds. mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Key to achievement is avoiding burnout Q. My job requires long hours, lots of stress, and social events with clients. Lately, I find myself chronically exhausted and catching every cold. Friends are always talking to me about taking care of myself. How do you balance that with a demanding career? A.You can balance a demanding career and self-care by realizing that, if you don’t, your body will break down and you will have no career. Careers are not a sprint. Careers are a marathon, and you need to pace yourself. Your car gives you warning signals that it needs repair (red lights, funny noises or smoke). Your body gives you health symptoms like exhaustion and an immune system that can’t

protect you. If you don’t take the hints your body is giving you, it will provide you with a vacation you can’t refuse - a health crisis. One of the reasons you may be tempted to overwork is the flattering belief that you alone are indispensable to your workplace. Sometimes, clever bosses will even imply to you that if you aren’t working 24/7, disaster will ensue. Even if your career involves curing cancer, world peace and preventing the next bird flu, you are not indispensable. Before you were born, someone else

was doing your job, and after you die, someone else will take it. The other truth is that if you do not take breaks for deep rest, good food, exercise and personal relationships, the quality of work you do will suffer greatly. Much research has been done on the effect workaholism has on productivity. The research indicates that people who work balanced schedules get more done at a higher quality than people who work around the clock. The fear most people have about setting limits in their workplace is they will be fired if they dare not to sacrifice themselves. There are bosses who will fire you if you don’t enthusiastically give up

everything for your career. If you have such a job, run, don’t walk to get another job. As you advance, your boss will just expect more. Instead, once you have a job offer, inquire about options such as working at home, getting home by dinner, and vacation breaks. One of my clients recently joined a workaholic team and made sure before she took the job she could leave by 4:30 p.m. to see her kids. If you didn’t negotiate before you took the job, list your life balance priorities, approach your boss, and sell him or her on how they will benefit if you restructure your schedule. Remember, your boss and your company just want your job done. If you creatively figure

out how to deliver results, your boss won’t care if you take care of yourself.

The last word(s) Q.Is there a hypnotic technique that guarantees your coworkers will do what you want? A. No. (Daneen Skube, Ph.D., executive coach, trainer, therapist and speaker, also appears as the FOX Channel’s “Workplace Guru” each Monday morning. She’s the author of “Interpersonal Edge: Breakthrough Tools for Talking to Anyone, Anywhere, About Anything” (Hay House, 2006). You can contact Dr. Skube at www. interpersonaledge.com or 1420 NW Gilman Blvd., #2845, Issaquah, WA 98027. Sorry, no personal replies.)

Baby Step 3: Any frustration along the way? Dear Dave, I’m about to complete Baby Step 3. I’ve been very intense about following your plan, but I was wondering if there’s ever any kind of frustration or letdown after you’ve come this far. Rasheed Dear Rasheed, You’re right. The beginning three Baby Steps are very intense. First, you get $1,000 in the bank—$500 if you make less than $20,000 a year—for a beginner emergency fund as fast as you can. Then, pay off all your debts, except the house, from smallest to largest, and after that you finish out your emergency fund with three to six months of expenses.This is a real whirlwind of activity, because everything should be wrapped up in an aggressive, we’ve-got-to-get-thisdone kind of attitude. I guess if there’s a letdown it could come from the feeling that once you’re out of debt except for your house, things should

kick into overdrive and you’ll become instantaneously wealthy. That just isn’t realistic. But it does remove a ton of stress from your life, and you’ll experience a sense of freedom that you’ve never felt before. As for frustrations, they’ll be fewer because a huge cause of stress and frustration will disappear after you gain control of your money and get out of debt. You may feel like things aren’t moving fast enough, but things never seem to move fast enough when you’re intense and really into what you’re doing! —Dave

Time to play it smart Dear Dave, Our son is 21, and he’s

embarking on a career as a professional soccer player. He’ll only be making about $30,000 a year, and we want to know how we can help him manage this money and not get caught up in the idea that he has to live a glamorous lifestyle. Karen Dear Karen, “Glamorous”isn’t the word I’d use to describe a $30,000-a-year job, even for a 21-year-old. I think the biggest thing here is to make sure he develops some emotional maturity and uses basic, common-sense guidelines to help keep things in perspective. If he makes a habit right now of budgeting and living on less than he makes, he’s going to have a lot easier time later on if he starts raking in the big bucks. Help him prepare his heart for two things. First, that a career as a professional athlete will probably be a short run.

Enjoy it, be smart, then prepare to move on to the next part of your life, and develop a different career track. The second thing is that even if he beats the odds and ends up making a ton of money, he’s got to view the money as a responsibility and a privilege. This is when the common sense and maturity really come into play. You can’t run out and buy a bunch of houses and cars and expect even big money to last for long! —Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s most trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey

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Niles Senior Center For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, please check the Naturally Active Program Guides or call the Niles Senior Center at 588-8420 Information about the Niles Senior Center can be found on the Village of Niles Website at www.vniles.com . Click on “Departments” (upper left), and then Click on “Senior” You can now see what’s new at the Senior Center. Advanced registration is generally required for programs. May/June Naturally Active Registrations for members have begun.All programs require advanced registration. Individuals must be a registered member of the Niles Senior Center to receive the member price. Membership application forms are available at the Front Desk, Membership Service Desk or on-line. For more information about program eligibility, contact one of our program coordinators. A Taste of Poland Wednesday, May 30, 5:007:00PM $15M/$20NM Join us for an evening of fun and food! We will all enjoy “Polonia” – the Polish Folk Song and Dance Ensemble of Chicago and have a delicious tasting of some of the finest authentic Polish food around. Advanced registration is required. Dobrej Zabawy!!! Historic Geneva, IL Trip, Tuesday, June 12, 8:30AM5:00PM $71M/$76NM Join Maryann as we spend a day with About Tours in the picture-perfect village of Geneva IL, located in the Fox River Valley, west of Chicago - a village full of Victorian homes and buildings by Frank Lloyd Wright, unique shops, and community spirit. Our day will include a tour highlighting the history and architecture of Geneva by a local expert with a stop at the Geneva History Museum. Stops along the way will include Graham’s Chocolate, one of Oprah’s favorites, where we can watch candy being made; the Spice House, with a presentation on the spices available; and a wine tasting at the Galena Cellars Winery. Lunch will be a real treat at the picturesque

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Villa Verona. And finally, no trip to Geneva would be complete without some time to browse at the Little Traveler, where many small boutiques are located within one historic house. Make your reservations early as there is limited space available. WANTED: Houses Seeking Curb Appeal The 25th Annual Community Paint-A-Thon will be held on Saturday, September 8th. Applications are now available. If the exterior of your house needs to be painted due to peeling, fading or worn paint, consider applying. The program provides for the painting of the exterior of a single family home at no cost to those who qualify. To qualify, homes must be owned and occupied by people with limited financial resources and the owners must be at least 60 years of age. If you or someone you know could benefit from this community-wide project, please call the Niles Senior Center 847 588-8420. Annual Health Fair Wednesday, May 23, 9 AMNoon Over 30 exhibitors will be on hand with free health screenings and information. Demonstrations open to all adults. Tomato Plants will also be sold. Full lab work is available for a fee provided by Swedish Covenant Hospital. Women $50M/$55NM and Men $60M/$65NM. You must make a reservation and pay in advance at the Niles Senior Center (847 588-8420). Call for more information. Clean Air Counts- Energy Savings Program Monday, June 4 11am-noon Presented by Craig Shuttenberg from Clean Air Counts. Learn about ways to clean up the air around you while saving money. Hear about energy options, CFL light bulbs, and how these programs really do help clean the air around you. The Polish Initiative, Wednesday, May 30, 4:00PM Free with advanced registration This is a special Polish speaking event. Join a member of the Polish Initiative of Chicago who will discuss issues and concerns of the Polish community and problems that Polish immigrants are facing. Learn about educational opportunities, immigration reform, healthcare reform, voting options and more.

Cooking Lite Wednesday, May 16 10:3011:30AM $15M/$20NM Instructor: Kelly Donlea, author and owner of Organizing Dinners. Get a feel for “cooking lite” with some essential tips and advice that can make you meals tastier, easier, and healthier. This class will be held in the NSC kitchen, allowing for close-up cooking instruction. Advanced registration is required. Yoga in Chairs, Instructor Andrea Lubershane, Thursdays, 10:45-11:45AM You provide the body, and we’ll provide a way to increase your flexibility, strength and balance. Yoga is all about flexibility, and we can be flexible whether we sit in a chair, hold on to a chair to do standing poses, or even if we use the chair to do supine poses June 7-28 (4 classes) $24M/$29NM July 5-26 (4 classes) $24/$29NM NEW Computer ClassesRegistration Now Open.- Do not wait too long to register. These classes fill quickly. For more information about any of the computer classes, contact Jaymi (847 588-8420). Introduction to Ebay with Jane Washburne,Tues.&Thurs.May 1524 3:30-4:30PM $25M/$30NM Picasa/Photo Editor,Tuesday & Thursday, May 29 & 31st 3:304:30 $25M/$30NM NSC’s WEEKLY EMAIL CONTEST!!! Make sure you’re on our email list! Every week, there will be a drawing for a $5.00 gift certificate toward any program, class, or trip. All you need to do is make sure you’re on our email list. You will receive info on our newest trips, fantastic programs and variety of classes! Please call (847)588-8420 to get into the weekly drawing!

North Shore Senior Center You may register for all programs at the Center or call 847-470-5223. Lunch & A Movie: Oscar Series~ War Horse Thursday May 3, 12:30 – 3:30 Enjoy a delicious lunch and the Oscar nominated film War

Horse. Set against a sweeping canvas of rural England and Europe during the First World War,“War Horse” begins with the remarkable friendship between a horse named Joey and a young man called Albert, who tames and trains him. When they are forcefully parted, the film follows the extraordinary journey of the horse as he moves through the war, changing and inspiring the lives of those he meets— British cavalry, German soldiers, and a French farmer and his granddaughter—before the story reaches its emotional climax in the heart of No Man’s Land. The First World War is experienced through the journey of this horse—an odyssey of joy and sorrow,passionate friendship and high adventure. To register, or for more information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Zumba Gold Wednesdays, May 9 to June 20 from 1- 2 p.m. Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. Zumba Gold takes the elements and exercises of Zumba and modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of older adults and those just starting their journey to a fit and healthy lifestyle. It’s a dance-fitness class that feels friendly, and most of all, fun. This session of Zumba Gold runs each Wednesday, May 9 - June 20, 1- 2 p.m. and features Instructor Diane Garvey. Fees are $65 member; $79 non-member. To register or for more information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hairspray at Drury Lane Theatre Thursday, May 10 from 10:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. Hairspray is the story of pleasantly plump teen Tracy Turnblad, who does whatever it takes to fulfill her dream of appearing on the popular Corny Collins Show. Join us on May 10 from 10:30 – 4:30 p.m. to see if Tracy can vanquish the program’s reigning princess, win over heartthrob Link Larkin, and integrate a television show without denting her fabulous‘do? Fees are $89 member; $105 nonmember and includes theater ticket, lunch and transportation. To register or for more information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Create Your Own Butterfly

Paradise! Thursday, May 10 from 1 – 2p.m. Attract Illinois beautiful butterflies to your yard! Join Certified Naturalist and Master Gardener Marion Thill on May 10 1-2 p.m. to learn simple tips to attract butterflies using permanent plantings or container gardening. You will leave this session with a wealth of knowledge and a butterfly friendly plant to build your butterfly habitat. Fees are $6 member; $8 non-member and include the class and a take home plant. To register or for more information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rome:The Eternal City Monday, May 14 from 1-2:30 p.m. Take a quick trip to Rome with Joe Cunniff on May 14, 1- 2:30 p.m. The legendary city of Seven Hills, of Caesar, of St. Peter’s Church and the Coliseum. With fabulous shopping and the art of Michelangelo, with the Roman Forum and refreshing fountains, Rome has been called a giant outdoor museum. Rome is the city of cappuccino, of Fellini, of fashion, and of “La Dolce Vita.” Join us and see why travelers say, “In Rome, a lifetime is not enough.” Fees are $7 member; $9 non-member. To register or for more information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Movie Memories Tuesday, May 15 from 1- 2:30 p.m. Why are certain movies worth watching over and over again? See for yourself Tuesday, May 15, 1- 2:30 p.m. in this clip-filled original video featuring some of movies’ best memories. From Chaplin to Connery, from Capra to Spielberg, they’re all here See CENTERS, page 21

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CALENDAR Continued from page 6 2-6. Register by calling 847-9295122 or go to calendar.webrary. org. Evening book discussion. 7-8 p.m. at the Park Ridge Public Library. Discussion of “Swamplandia!” by Karen Russell. Register at the library or on parkridgelibrary.org.

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CENTERS Continued from page 20 to see and enjoy once more. After viewing the video, take part in the “Movie Memories” Trivia Contest, and join in a conversation about your own fondest “Movie Memories”! Fees are $7 member; $9 nonmember. To register or for more information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Clubs and Special Interest Groups Morton Grove Campus offers many clubs and special interest groups that meet weekly, such as bridge, Mah Jongg, Bingo, Canasta, Humanities Treasures, Needlework, Poker, and more. New members are always welcome. Most clubs have a $8 MG member and $10 non-member fee per term. Registration required for all clubs and special interest groups. Senior Center Membership Become a member of North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus and enjoy opportunities to live longer, happier,healthier lives through an array of programs, activities, trips and services. Members receive a discount on all programs, activities, and trips, Lifelong Learning Program Catalog, information on local, state, and federal issues affecting seniors, and invitations to special events and presentations. Membership dues are $20 for an individual and $35 for a couple/household for a full year. Everyone welcome! Call North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus at 847470-5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton

Library. Discussion topic is “How to Read the Air” by Dinaw Mengestu. Discussion materials are available on the book display located near the south entrance.

wonders of the world, including the Colosseum, Machu Picchu, Versailles, the Statue of Liberty, the Eiffel Tower, and Mt. Rushmore.

Closed Captioned new releases. 2-3:45 p.m. at the Niles Public Library. Screening of “Johnny English Reborn” (PG).

Can You Dig It? 4-5 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. For grades 5-8. Learn hands-on gardening basics as you work in the library’s garden plot. Indoor activities will take place in the event of inclement weather. Register by calling 847-929-5122 or go to calendar. webrary.org.

Feature Film: Warhorse. 2-4:30 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Screening of “War Horse” (2012, PG-13, 146 min.) Travel Film. 2-3 p.m. at the Park Ridge Public Library. Travel to some of the greatest

Grove, to become a member. Health Screenings Morton Grove Family and Senior Services Department offers health screenings available at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center, 6140 Dempster Street. Diabetes Screenings will now be held everyTuesday from 9 -10am. Blood Pressure Screening will be held every Tuesday and Friday from 9 -11am. Both are free of charge. Cholesterol Screening will be held the first Wednesday of each month. Cost: $10 for residents over age 65. There is a $12 fee for residents under 65 and for non-residents. Prime Care Resources will be providing the health screenings. Appointments are necessary for cholesterol screening. Call 847470-5223 for an appointment.

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paper and paper towels to name a few. The need to replenish the food pantry is greater than ever in these hard times. People who used to give to the food pantry are now themselves in need . The next Money Matters will be at 10am on Monday, May 21. Chris Valentine of Edward Jones presents a program of financial tips and answers your questions. There is no charge for this program.

The next Opera Arts will start promptly at noon on Thursday, May 24. The presentation will be Bizet’s “Carmen” starring Placido Domingo, Julia Migenes-Johnson and Ruggero Raimondi. In this dazzling rendition, Carmen seduces a naïve army corporal who devotes his life to her. She spurns him in favor of Toreador Podiatry Screening and Nail Escamill and, crazed with jealously, he begs her to come Care Dr. Jeffrey Garrard will provide back to him. This film was shot basic foot care and nail clipping entirely on location in Andalusia, on the first Tuesday of each Spain. Refreshments will be month between 10 am and noon. served following the program. Cost: Medicare will be billed. The next monthly luncheon Non-Medicare clients will be charged $35.00. Appointments begins at 12:30pm on Monday, are required. Call 847-470-5223 May 21. The lunch menu will for more information or to make include Italian beef, mostaccioli with meat sauce, gourmet an appointment. salad, and chocolate cake. The entertainment will be provided by the Center’s own chorus, The Choraliers, and the Uketones in their annual spring concert. Cost is $14.

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The Park Ridge Senior Center is announcing its plans for a food drive from 9am-5pm on Wednesday, June 13 to benefit the Maine Township Food Pantry. Residents of Park Ridge and surrounding communities are encouraged to bring nonperishable items such as canned goods, packages of pasta, toilet

Registration forms and detailed schedule of events for the Six County Senior Olympics 2012 which includes Park Ridge and neighboring communities are now available at the Center or online at www.ilipra.org. This event, for those 50 years of age and older, runs from July 9 to July 26.

Library. Screening of “She” (1935, 95 min.) The best version of the H. Rider Haggard novel with the heroic Randolph Scott leading an expedition into the Arctic in search of the Eternal Flame. Niles Songwriters. 7:30-8:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library. Songwriters are invited to bring original songs to play live and get feedback from others in the group. Register online at www. nileslibrary.org.

MAY 18 Book Blend. 2-3 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Looking for a mix of new book

suggestions? Share what you’re reading with the group, and hear about other great picks from your fellow book lovers. Open gaming for teens. 4-6 p.m. at the Niles Public Library. Challenge your friends to Xbox, Wii, and PS2 games on the library’s big screens. Play any of the games available at the library, or bring your own. Kids Flicks. 4-6 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Screening of “The Adventures of Tintin” (PG, 107 min., 2011) in See CALENDAR, page 23

Beginning at 1pm on Thursday, May 17, Roberta Randall, historic interpreter, will portray the famous American operatic soprano, Beverly Sills. Snacks and sweet treats will be served before the 1:30pm performance. Cost is only $10.

There is a fee of only $2.00 each time to cover the cost of replacing stretch bands and weights. Exercises cover movements from head to toe, stretching, balance and strength training. For those able, there is also mat work.

The latest fashions from Chico’s in Park Ridge will be presented at the Park Ridge Senior Centers Annual Fashion Show beginning at 11:30am on Wednesday, May 16, at Café La Cave in Des Plaines. The fashions will be modeled by Center members. Guests are welcome. Tables of 10 can be arranged at the front desk of the Center and will need a table captain who will be responsible for filling a form and submitting it. Cost for the event is $40.00.

Wii bowling takes place on the first and third Wednesday of the month at 1pm. No experience is necessary and Hank Hughes will be there to help those who need it. No cost, just a good time.

Two services continue at the Center … pop tabs for Ronald McDonald House and Box Tops for Education. A list that indicates what products have the labels and box tops is available at the front table of the Center. Collected labels have already been donated to Park Ridge schools.

Table tennis players meet Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 1pm. There is a bridge mixer Sundays, at 1pm, duplicate bridge Fridays at 9am, as well as The Gamers at 1pm. Pinochle, Thursdays at 1pm and Saturday at 1pm. The Discussion Group meets Wednesdays at 10am, Humanities at 10:15 onThursdays, handicrafters on Fridays at 10am and much more. Come in for a visit and more information and even a tour of the facility. The latest newsletter is also available which provides information on upcoming luncheons, day trips, classes, etc.

There are many ongoing activities available at the Center Notary service has been which include exercises classes discontinued at this time. Many on Monday, Wednesday, and local banks can provide this Friday at either 9am or 10:30. service for those who need it.

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TALK Continued from page 1 recording proved beneficial. Dubiel said an architect named Lonn Frye presented drawings, valued at $650,000, for a $2 million renovation of the library’s front door and entrance foyer. “The existence of a verbatim recording of a library meeting was critical to sparing the waste of over $250,000 toward unnecessary architectural services to a library insider and recovering my good name from the slander spewed about it during the cover up, including misleading information intentionally given to the press,” Dubiel said. “Without that public recording things would have gone a lot differently and nobody would have known.” Approved by a 5-2 vote on Feb. 29, the current renovation project involves the entire library and costs $5.6 million – $376,000 going toward architectural services. Dubiel is insisting the audio

recording policy be reversed and said once that happens he will suggest posting all recordings on the library website next to each meetings’ agenda and approved minutes. However, Dubiel proposed the very same notion on Sept. 28 and backed down once the board lawyer said open meetings do not need to be recorded, let alone posted online, and after Weiss said copies of each meeting’s recording are available to the public upon request. “I thought we were legally obligated to do this,” Dubiel said on Sept. 28. “If we’re not required to, then I’m more than happy to withdrawal my motion. If it’s not required then I don’t see any reason to move forward with it.” The idea to post recordings online found little support before being withdrawn. “You know how these board meetings get,” Trustee Danette Matyas said on Sept. 28.“Do you really want people listening in?” rkambic@buglenewspapers.com

Health & Fitness

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Concussions and high school athletes There are an estimated 300,000 concussions among athletes every year in the United States. There is also significant research that shows the longterm effects of concussions are much more serious and persistent in younger victims. With fifty percent of high school students participating in school sports during the 2009 and 2010 school years, concussions are a matter of genuine concern. In general terms, a concussion is defined as any head-related trauma that results in a change in mental status. This may be as simple as the momentary sensation of “seeing stars” or headache, or as serious as a loss of consciousness. A recent study by researcher Mallika Marar was published in The American Journal of Sports

Medicine. Some of the results seem common sense, but others were a bit surprising. That younger athletes are more likely to have complications is understandable. The brains of adolescents are still developing and are undergoing significant functional changes. Any injury is more likely to have long-term repercussions than in an adult. However, some findings are somewhat surprising. For instance, concussions are not limited to football, hockey, and lacrosse. The rates were highest in these sports, but also occurred

frequently in basketball, wrestling, and girl’s soccer. However, they were reported in all sports except boy’s volleyball. More concussions also occurred during competition than during practice. Two findings were very surprising. First, girls are more likely to have concussions than boys when rates were compared in the same sport. There is no ready explanation for this difference. It may simply reflect that girls are more likely to be honest about an injury than boys. The second found that if you have had one concussion,you are more likely to have a second. Again, girls are more likely to have a second concussion than boys. Repeat concussions are no small matter. The rates of serious

Help your dog beat the heat

or long-term deficits have been found to significantly escalate with repetitive injuries. This is known as the “Second Impact Syndrome.” There is no specific treatment for concussions other than rest and recovery. There are specific recommendations regarding the return to athletics after an injury. The Consensus Statement on Concussions directly proclaims that no adolescent athlete should return to play the same day that they sustain an injury. There are additional protocols that recommend that return to play should not occur until a minimum of one week after the athlete has been completely symptom-free. Doctor’s RX:

Parents must

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Pet owners and their pets look forward to the long summer days ahead. But along with the warm weather comes the potential for problems. Our canine friends are pleased to be outdoors but we need to be cognizant of how dogs survive the heat. Dogs “pant” to regulate their body temperature. However, there is a limit to how efficient this system is for the dog. Certain dogs are at increased risk for heat-related issues such as brachycephalic breeds (those with compressed snouts including English Bulldogs and Boxers), older dogs, and dogs with cardiovascular disease. As with most everything in life, moderation is key. Keep your dog’s activity to moderate levels when it’s hot outside and offer plenty of cool water during frequent breaks. If your dog’s body accumulates more heat than it can expel he will suffer heat stroke. The signs of heat stroke are rapid panting, very anxious expression, tremors, and collapse. Body temperatures can rise beyond 106 degrees. If you suspect that your dog may be suffering from heat stroke there is something you can do initially that may be very helpful if the closest

animal hospital is more than a few minutes away. Begin with pouring cool water (very important that it is not ice cold) over the body and legs to help begin the cooling process. Then transport the dog to the closest veterinarian so he can start aggressive therapy to prevent the catastrophic effects of heat stroke. When your dog is walking, running and playing outdoors he may be picking up some unwanted passengers known as parasites. Of course, what discussion with your vet would be complete without a reminder about parasites? Although pet owners often think of fleas and ticks in the same thought, they are actually very different creatures.Ticks are usually more active during the late spring and early summer, while fleas are more active during the heat and humidity of summer and fall. Ticks become a problem in the fall as well because the adults are ready to reproduce. Thankfully, we have effective products available for your

pet that can help minimize or prevent flea and tick problems. Dog beaches have become popular and can be an exciting and fun place for dogs to enjoy the warm weather. Local dog beaches have very rigid preventative health requirements that must be fulfilled at your veterinarian’s office. Be aware that not every dog is going to do well in group situations. It depends on how the dog was socialized when it was young and how it responds to new dogs, new people, and new situations. If your dog gets along well with other dogs, give the dog beach a try. Carefully observe your dog’s behavior. Is he being bullied or is he bullying other dogs? Another positive effect of the dog beach is meeting other like-minded dog-loving people who enjoy watching their pets run and play. Dr. Mark Howes, DVM, is the owner and medical director of Berglund Animal Hospital in Evanston, Illinois. The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes only. Readers should consult with their own veterinarian to evaluate their pet’s illness or medical condition. Contact Dr. Howes at: (847) 328-1440 or www.berglundvet.com

the Baxter Room auditorium.

MAY 19 Dangles and Bangles. 11 a.m. to noon at the Morton Grove Public Library. For grades 5-6. Brighten and accessorize your summer with some chainmaille jewelry. Register by calling 847929-5122 or go to calendar. webrary.org. Colorful Koi Art. 1-2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. For grades 1-6. In honor of Asian/ Pacific American Heritage Month, guest artist Bernadette Foch will teach participants how to make a colorful and decorative picture of a koi fish with pastels and other materials. Register by calling 847-929-5122 or go to calendar.webrary.org.

MAY 20 Cold War POWs. 2-4 p.m. at the Niles Public Library. Richard Rogala and Werner Juretzko discuss their respective experiences in North Korea and East Germany as prisoners of war during the Cold War. Critic’s Choice Cinema. 2-3:45 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Screening of “Amador” (2011, R, 112 min.) in

be vigilant with their high school athletes. Regardless of their child’s chosen sport, concussions are possible. If they notice any suggestion of a concussion, remove the child from practice and competition until they have been symptomfree for a minimum of one week. Don’t rely on coaching to necessarily know. Your fierce young competitor may not have told their coach, or have even been aware of the injury or risk. Dr. Christopher Rose, MD is a physician and author based in Niles, Illinois. The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes only. Readers should consult with their own physician to evaluate any illness or medical condition. Contact Dr. Rose at (847) 965-3200 or www. cancercenterschicago.com

the Baxter Room. MAY 22 Movies, munchies, and more. 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Screening of “The Sixties: The Years that Shaped a Generation” (2005, NR, 120 min.) Online shopping savvy. 1-2:15 p.m. at the Niles Public Library. This lecture will teach how to stay safe while using ecommerce sites. Discover how to find reviews of businesses and products before you buy. For ages 21 and up. Register online at www.nileslibrary.org. Book discussion. 7-8 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Discussion topic is “How to Read the Air” by Dinaw Mengestu. Discussion materials are available on the book display located near the south entrance. Taking back storytime. 7-8 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. For grades 4-6. Do you think it’s unfair that library storytimes are only for little kids? This one is for the big kids. Sit on the storytime rug, do a craft project, and have a snack.

MAY 23 Pages: Chime. 7-8 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Come to the library to discuss Franny Billingsley’s “Chime.”

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