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JUNE 7, 2012

Vol. 56 No. 35

A Banner Year

for the Village of Niles Village to utilize banners along Milwaukee Avenue By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

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For the first time in decades, the Village of Niles will utilize banners attached to light poles to give residents and commuters a friendly greeting, but they will come with marginal local advertising. Of the 132 poles in or directly outside the Milwaukee Avenue business district, 70 will have seasonal banners sponsored by local businesses and 62 will have village funded banners promoting the Bloomberg Businessweek “Best Place to Raise Kids” award. The village and Chamber of Commerce forged an agreement late last year and finalized the deal during the May 22 village board meeting. Each vinyl sponsorship banner will be 15 inches by 30 inches and will hang directly under the seasonal banner.

Businesses can choose to have their name or company logo on the material, but colors will coincide with the village’s seasonal banner choices. The agreement originated in the Milwaukee Avenue Streetscape Committee after members worried about spreading 62 award banners too thin among the many light poles. However, they recognized the high costs for seasonal banners, until former director of economic development Denise McCreery mentioned the chamber’s willingness to sponsor the banners. A year-round banner slot, consisting of four banners rotated quarterly on the same pole, costs $495 for chamber members and $750 for non-members. Businesses must be located in Niles and preferred pole locations are given to businesses along Milwaukee Avenue. See BANNERS, page 2

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Niles Fire Department celebrating 100 years By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

The Niles Fire Department is celebrating its 100-year anniversary by hosting a public open house from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on June 9 at Station 2, located at 8360 Dempster Street. Residents who attend the open house can take tours of the facility and emergency response vehicles, as well as observe a training rescue, watch firefighters extinguish a controlled fire, and see crews rip open perform an auto extrication. “We’re really doing this for the 100-year anniversary, but we’ve always talked about how valuable public tours would be,” Fire Chief Steve Borkowski said. “Getting people in here and letting them see how much we put into public safety might help them realize how important our prevention tips are.”

Children can also run through an obstacle course, slide down a firefighter pole and make their own Niles Fire Department button. There will be free hot dogs and 31-cent scoops of ice cream to benefit the Niles Fire Department Explorers Post 28, a volunteer training program. A steel beam from the Sept. 11, 2011 World Trade Center bombings will be borrowed from the North Maine Fire Protection District and put on display near the “Blue Boy” Museum – the department’s potentially 177-yearold prize. Thought to have been first used in 1835 by the Evanston, Blue Boy is a pump that pressurizes water by raising and lowering bars on each side, creating a water stream that shoots as far as 30 feet. Blue Boy was purchased between 1899 and 1900 when village residents

first tried to establish a stable fire department. According to department literature, newer equipment was purchased in 1904 and 1910 after the Niles Volunteer Fire Co. was created and successfully maintained, each of the purchases putting Blue Boy on lighter duty. Neither Borkowski nor the Niles Historical Society knows where Blue Boy was kept or who owned it prior to its donation 25 years ago. The antique is on regular display at Station 2 and can be seen through an exterior glass wall. According to “Niles Centennial History, 1899 to 1999,” a book sold at the Niles Historical Society Museum,the fire company bought its first two motorized trucks in 1921. Both Reo Trucks featured 100-gallon tanks with attached See FIRE, page 8

BANNERS Continued from page 1 The village’s small expense will be covered by a state grant. While individual citizens cannot purchase banners, the chamber says businesses will be allowed to purchase more than one slot if desired. According to the agreement, the chamber will be responsible for maintaining the attached sponsorship banners while the village will be responsible for the seasonal banners and brackets. Katie Schneider, chamber director, said informal surveying of membership showed “significant interest” in the banner program and she expects the slots will sell out. The chamber started selling banner slots immediately after the Village Board unanimously approved the agreement on May 22. Interested businesses can call the chamber at 847-268-8186 or visit the office at 8060 West Oakton Street. Banners will be put up in August. Schneider said the chamber

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will wait and see the results of this 2012/2013 program before considering a village-wide banner initiative. rkambic@buglenewspapers.com

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Board of Ethics reappointed despite concerns By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

Niles Trustees have yet again leveled accusations of sexism against Mayor Robert Callero. After submitting his appointments to the Board of Ethics at the May 22 Village Board meeting, a vote to ratify ended 3-3 – causing Callero to cast the tie-breaking vote of approval. Trustees Rosemary Riordan Palicki, Louella Preston and Joe LoVerde opposed the all-male appointments, saying it did not reflect all residents who might have ethical concerns. The meeting was already tense after a 4-2 vote rejected Village Manager George Van Geem’s appointment, causing Callero to temporarily relinquish his chairmanship to Trustee Andrew Przybylo to participate in dialogue. Callero again surrendered his chair to answer heated comments from trustees. “What’s implicit in forming a board that will review

complaints is an expectation that the board will be representative of the community,” Palicki said. “At this time last year, when the same names were presented for approval, I questioned you Mayor Callero as to why there were no women being nominated.” During the May 2011 meeting, Callero said no women had applied for appointment. The slate was rejected 3-2, placed on a 30-day appointment, and then ratified 4-2 the next month. “At that time, I charged you to actively seek out diverse representation for this year’s appointments, not only from women but from a rather large ethnic population,” Palicki said. “I know you did receive at least one application from a woman this year and she was given no opportunity to interview for a position on the Board of Ethics.” In an April 20 press release addressing an unruly April 18 special board meeting, Trustee Chris Hanusiak said Callero “still has not learned the

proper etiquette either in the treatment of women trustees or the conduct of meetings by established parliamentary rules.” “In the past, I have publicly stated that my experience and treatment as a member of Board of Trustees has not been based on gender,” Palicki said. “The failure to present or even interview at least one woman for the Board of Ethics is a major failing of this process of appointment, a

poor reflection of the Village of Niles, and I perceive it as gender discrimination.” Callero maintained his principals of evaluation. “I said last year and I’ll say it again, I’m not looking at a person because of their gender,” Callero said. “I’m appointing the best person qualified for each position. I ask you, who among these candidates – all of which have done a good job – would

you strike off to replace with a woman who did not qualify?” Palicki responded by saying it’s not her job to make that decision, only to ratify and that Callero should have done a better job. Callero said the one woman who did apply for the Board of Ethics submitted her information long after the deadline and wasn’t as strong as other candidates. See ETHICS, page 23

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

Jose Gonzalez, 41, Chicago, was arrested May 29 for retail theft. Subject took multiple boxes of pain relievers from a store in the 9300 block of Waukegan and walked past the last point of checkout without paying for them. Subject fled in a vehicle, which was located shortly after he fled the store.

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Jean-Pierre Micula, 26, of Morton Grove, was arrested May 24 for battery. The victim reported that he approached the suspect in reference to his driving in the parking lot at a business in the 6300 block of Dempster, and the suspect became angry and struck the victim. Brian Kropp, 53, of Skokie, was stopped May 24 for equipment violations in the 5600 block of Golf and, during the course of the stop, provided a false name.The suspect did not provide his actual name and date of birth due to having a revoked driver’s license, and was arrested for obstruction and driving with a revoked license.

Brian Christy, 19, of Park Ridge, was arrested May 24 for possession of cannabis after being stopped for traffic violations in the 8700 block of Ferris.

Rahm Kapadia, 22, of Lincolnwood, was arrested May 26 for an active warrant.

Cynthia Medina, 21, of Chicago, was arrested on May 27 for driving without a license during a stop for traffic violations.

Yarodin Parkol, 29, of Chicago, was arrested May 27 for driving with a suspended driver’s license after being stopped for traffic violations in the 6900 block of Dempster.

Hooyek Ibraheem, 23, of Des Plaines, was arrested on May 28 for driving with a suspended license and having an active warrant after being stopped for traffic violations.

Frank Livery, 62, of Des Plaines, was arrested May 28 for retail theft in the 6300 block of Oakton. Subject placed multiple drill bits into his pocket and walked past the last point of sale without paying for the items.

Lorenzo Albino-Camilo, 21, of the 4100 block of N. Drake, Chicago, was arrested May 22 at 4:40 p.m. in the 6700 block of Caldwell for driving without a valid driver’s license after a traffic stop.

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Bill Karambinis, 37, of the 1500 block of Elliott, Park Ridge, was arrested at 1:32 p.m. May 26 for driving 68 mph in a 35 mph zone in the 7300 block of Oakton Street.

Kim, 32, of the 1300 12 Minsuk block of Creekside Drive, Morman Okla., was arrested at 4:07 a.m.May 25 for driving under the influence of alcohol. Officers observed a vehicle making multiple traffic violations, and made a traffic stop. The offender admitted to consuming alcohol before driving, and showed signs of impairment during standard field sobriety tests. The offender was arrested for DUI, and cited for speeding, improper turn, improper lane usage, and failure to signal.

Deborah Schab, 52, of the 5200 block of W. Grace, Chicago, was arrested May 27 at 9:12 p.m. for two counts of DUI and possession of cannabis. Niles police officers investigating a

Joshua Steadman, 24, of the 8200 block of Wisner, Niles, was arrested May 28 at 8:03 p.m. and charged with domestic battery and two counts of battery. Niles officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance. The victim, the offender’s 20-year-old girlfriend, related that the offender had consumed large quantities of alcoholic beverages and decided he wanted to fight someone. The offender then punched the second victim, a 15-year-old male, in the face with a closed fist. The offender then turned to his girlfriend and punched her in the face three times.The offender then struck the third victim, a 16 year old male, with a closed fist. The offender attempted to leave the residence when police arrived, but he was placed into custody and transported to the Niles Police Department.

complaint of erratic driving found the vehicle involved in a motor vehicle crash in the intersection of Milwaukee and Touhy. The driver of the striking vehicle admitted she had been drinking, and showed signs of impairment during standard field sobriety tests, and was taken into custody. Recovered in the driver’s purse was a small plastic bag containing suspect cannabis.

Sam Protofanousis,41,of the 3300 block of Springdale, Glenview, was arrested at 8:48 p.m. May 23 for criminal damage to property. Niles police officers were dispatched to the intersection of Milwaukee and Greenwood for a report of criminal damage to property. Two witnesses reported that while driving northbound on Milwaukee Ave., a vehicle cut them off. Passengers in the two vehicles shouted expletives at one another, and the offender exited his vehicle and kicked the passenger’s side front door of the vehicle. The offender fled onto Greenwood Street while the witnesses called the police, and was located at his residence by Glenview police.

Hyoung Kim, 45, of the 4100 block of Cove Lane, Glenview, was arrested May 29 at 10:07 p.m. for battery. Niles officers responded to a report of a fight in a restaurant in the 9000 block of Golf. The victim, a 45 year old male, had been punched, kicked, and knocked out. The officers located the offender in a silver vehicle, and was taken into custody pending the investigation. Apparently, the victim wanted to sing karaoke songs but the offender had possession of the controller. After an argument occurred over the controller, the offender allegedly punched the victim in the face five times, knocking him unconscious.

Jennifer Johns, 29, of the 7900 block of Odell, Niles, was arrested at 11:39 p.m. on May 30 for retail theft. The loss prevention agent at a retail store in the 8200 block of Wisner observed the offender selecting clothing and jewelry valued at $121.37 and then walking past the last possible point of purchase. The offender was held for police and taken into custody.

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Steve Naughton, 18, of the

1400 block of S. Western, Park Ridge, was arrested May 9 at 2:45 p.m. for battery in the 200 block of Vine. Alexander Naughton, 22, of the 1400 block of S. Western, Park Ridge, was arrested May 22 at 5:12 p.m. for battery in the 200 block of Vine.

Charles Meyers, 46, and Phillip Dover, 54, both of the 4900 block of N. Austin, Chicago, were arrested May 22 at 1:09 p.m. for theft from a coin operated machine and criminal damage to property, in the 4900 block of Austin.

Lauren Siragusa, 18, of the 0-100 block of S. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, was arrested at 2:18 a.m. May 28 in the 600 block of N. Touhy for zero tolerance and the use of premise for consumption of alcohol by minors. In the same incident, Clare Dawdle, 18, of the 1000 block of Rolling Pass, Glenview; Madeline Bednar, 18, of the 800 block of Indian Road, Glenview; Joseph Grazioso, 18, of the 4700 block of N. Chester, Chicago; Jacob Marshall, 18, of the 1400 block of Garden, Park Ridge; Joseph Wallace, 18, of the 7300 block of N. Ottawa,

See BLOTTER, page 6

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Des Plaines woman advocates for disabled neighbors By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

Wherever injustice and adversity surfaces against the disabled residents of Northwest Cook County, you’ll find Dorene Wlodarski combating it. Instead of a cape, however, she sports a walker. This 42-year resident of unincorporated Des Plaines spent years caring for her terminally ill husband up until his death in 2004, only to suffer a stroke in 2007 and find herself relearning how to live. The challenge turned to desperation when the prospect of losing her independence grew larger. Now, at 70 years old and with a sluggish right side of her body, she’s discovered every little trick and realized how painful every inch of parking can be, and works effortlessly to pass that wisdom on. “People don’t understand what they take for granted,” Wlodarski said. “It’s really not funny when handicapped people can’t get through a door. I never worried about those challenges or even the people who face them. Now that I’m handicapped, I feel awful for being selfish all those years. I want to help everybody I can.” Wlodarski is most commonly known for her leadership in a 45-member stroke survivors club that meets every first Thursday of the month at the Center for Advanced Care in Park Ridge. She’s also heavily involved in a seniors weight loss group called Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) that meets every Tuesday morning at Golf Maine Park District’s Feldman Recreation Center. But no matter how physically painful that extra step is, Wlodarski takes it by confronting drivers who park in handicapped spots, going shopping for immobile seniors, and driving friends to doctor’s appointments. Her efforts don’t stop there.

concern. The woman’s daughter helps her get around, but at that moment was going to get the car. Wlodarski suggested using a walker for support, but the woman said she was too poor to buy one. Without a second thought, Wlodarski relinquished her walker. “This poor gal could barely walk or even stand on her own. That’s no way to live,” Wlodarski said. “I didn’t know her before going to Aldi and I don’t know her now. She’s a complete stranger to me but at least she’s a stranger who can be mobile again. She tried offering me money but I didn’t want any. I had a spare walker and she had none. It’s as simple as that.”

Generosity

Compassion

One day last year, Wlodarski and her boyfriend were shopping at Aldi when they saw an elderly woman standing gingerly outside the store. The woman was bent at a 90-degree angle and looked uncomfortable. Wlodarski approached the fellow senior and expressed her

A few months ago, Wlodarski got a random call at home from a patient at Lutheran General Hospital. The caller was recovering from a stroke and said her roommate desperately needed a shower but the caregiver was not receptive. Because she’s active in the

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Dorene Wlodarski has taken up the fight for the disabled community of Northwest Cook County, helping to improve building accessibility and confronting those who illegally park in handicapped spaces.

medical and senior communities, Wlodarski made some calls and the woman got a shower later that day. Both caregivers assigned to that room, Wlodarski said, were later fired. Curious about her involvement, Wlodarski later found out that both patients had attended one of the stroke survivor meetings and recognized her name in The Bugle’s weekly calendar item promoting the group, which also lists Wlodarski’s phone number. Wlodarski gets similar calls from both strangers and friends about once every two weeks. “These people call me like I know how to solve their problems,” Wlodarski said. “I usually don’t. The difference, however, is taking the time to find out and putting the effort in. That’s all I do. Time is precious to some people, but I value humanity more. I can’t turn people away.”

Persistence Time was a factor in another challenge Wlodarski championed. For more than a year,Wlodarski

complained to administrators at Golf Mill Shopping Center about a faulty handicapped door that was not opening. She made casual phone calls asking for the progress, then started visiting the mall’s office once a month and finally once a week until she took greater action. A considerable number of seniors take the Niles Free Bus to Golf Mill and socialize in the food court multiple times a week. Wlodarski said they cheer each other up by sharing stories and telling jokes. “Several people I knew wouldn’t come to our group anymore because they couldn’t get in the door,” Wlodarski said. “When it was cold outside, my friends would have to stand there and brave the wind or snow until somebody came in or out and was willing to hold the door open. Not everybody is considerate.” Wlodarski finally made a call to her stepson, Rich Wlodarski, who is a building inspector at the Village of Niles. Within one week, the door was fixed.

In early May, Wlodarski received a call from a top manager at the hospital. The administration invited Wlodarski to tour the hospital and advise them on needed accessibility upgrades. Doors were the main issue. Wlodarski said the old doctor’s offices had glass doors that pushed either way but the new doors have to be pulled – a difficult task for people who have to keep both hands on a cane or walker. More importantly, Wlodarski said able-bodied people are not the only people who might need to urgently use the bathroom. She said many physically challenged people don’t get to the toilet in time because trying to pull the doors and prop them open is time consuming. A spokesperson from the hospital confirmed that automatic doors are now being installed throughout the hospital in those two areas. Front door concierges who talk to her regularly suggested Wlodarski’s name.

Reputation

Inspiration

One of Wlodarski’s doctors is in North Shore Skokie Hospital. Since changing ownership, the hospital has undertaken renovations.

Opportunity and solid morals have built Wlodarski’s patronage. See ADVOCATE, page 23

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BLOTTER

Daniel Velazquez, 22, of the 8800 block of N. Root, Niles, was arrested at 11:17 a.m. May 29 for driving with a suspended license, no valid insurance, and improper passing near Ballard and Parkside.

Continued from page 4 Chicago; Alexander Stuart, 18, of the 2400 block of Woodlawn, Northbrook; Joseph Galiotto, 18, of the 300 block of N. Western, Park Ridge; James Hohenadel, 18, of the 4600 block of W. Bryn Mawr, Chicago; Patrick Butler, 18, of the 1500 block of Highland, Wilmette; Max Gibson, 17, of the 1300 block of W. Glenlake, Chicago; and Joseph Balcarcel, 17, of the 6500 block of Oxford, Chicago, were all arrested in the 600 block of N. Touhy for zero tolerance.

Anthony Wanko, 18, of the 5200 block of N. Leib, Chicago, was arrested May 29 at 7:44 p.m. for driving with a suspended license near Dee and Sibley.

Michael Solovastru, 21, of the 6800 block of Beckwith, Morton Grove, was arrested May 30 at 2:58 a.m. for battery in the 800 block of Devon. In the same incident, Marinah Panzarella, 19,

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of the 8200 block of W. Winona, Norridge, was arrested battery and retail theft. Antonio MedinaBetancourt, 49, of the 6900 block of N. Paulina, Chicago, was arrested at 7:30 a.m. May 31 Previous puzzle ’s for improper backing, driving without a valid license, and no valid insurance near Parkside and Birch.

A 13-year-old juvenile male from Park Ridge was arrested May 31 at 9:34 p.m. for possession of drug paraphernalia in the 700 block of Wisner.

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the 7700 block of W. Lakeview Terrace, Frankfort, was arrested at 8:16 a.m. on May 23 for theft and forgery. Juan Roman, 23, of the 1700 block of N. Central Park Ave., Chicago, was answers arrested at 5:55 p.m. on June 1 for driving with suspended registration and driving with a suspended license near Touhy and Dee.

Carole Westman, 56, of the 1400 block of Granville, Park Ridge, was cited May 31 at 12:10 p.m. for failure to properly control an animal in the 1400 block of Granville. Previous puzzle ’s answers Nancy Lopez-Jarquin, 21, 29 of the 500 block Jumbles: Collin McCarthy, 19, of W. 32 of the 7000 block of Touhy, Des Plaines, was arrested • AGING • DOUGH • LOTION • OMELET Overhill, Chicago, was June 2 at 4:23 a.m. forAnswer: speeding, arrested May 30heatgot12:49 no valid insurance, and nothevalid What indifferent student said when a zero p.m. in the 200 block of Vine for a driver’s license near Touhy and on the test -- “NOTHING” TO IT failure to appear warrant. Lincoln.

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Morton Grove’s Joe Wade lands new job By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

Former Morton Grove Village Administrator Joe Wade has landed a new job.As of May 21, he now serves as the assistant village manager in Carpentersville. Wade was Morton Grove’s top executive from 2006 until mid December when he resigned just weeks before his appointment was set to expire. Neither Wade nor Mayor Dan Staackman would speculate on whether Wade would have been reappointed. The village issued a press See WADE, page 23

FIRE Continued from page 2 pumps, 1,000 feet of hose and 50foot extension ladders. The first official firehouse was built in 1922 at Milwaukee and Touhy Avenues, according to the book, and the structure was a reconstruction of a retired barrack from the Great Lakes Naval Training Station. Efforts to turn the fire company over the village were also made in 1922 after extensive fundraising was needed to pay for the new station. The centennial book claims village officials, at that time, declined to respond to such requests. Frequent dances were held to fundraise for the department, but the village did eventually contribute considerable money toward a more modern, $999.99 firehouse in 1935. The centennial book says door-to-door fundraising allowed the fire company to buy its first ambulance for $6,000 in the 1940s. Though the village gave contributions when deemed needed and had a fire

committee that worked with the volunteer company, a fulltime fire department was finally implemented in 1953, according to the centennial book. Two fulltime employees were originally hired by the company in 1947, but a staff was constructed once the village took over. Two articles about the Niles Fire Department were published in nationally circulated magazines in 1958, and another in 1962, praising the staff for industrychanging designs of fire trucks and top-notch inspection and memorization of industrial plants’ floor plans. According to the centennial book, a national organization ranked the Niles Fire Department 11th best in the country in 1965 when compared to all cities of all population classes. Jim Kozak, the current commander of Niles VFW Post 7712 and a volunteer at the Niles Historical Society, became a volunteer firefighter in the late 1940s after being released from the Air Force. He continued to serve through most of the 1950s until the village hired its full-time staff. “We had fire phones connected

to our houses that were wired all the way from the station,” Kozak said.“When a call came in, everybody was notified by this phone system and told either to meet directly at the scene or to go to the station first and man the rig.” Though Kozak served in Air Force during World War II, he was not a combat pilot or ground responder. He served as a carpenter building barracks and other military structures. The lifelong Niles resident said he joined the volunteer company because he had just built a house and feeling a sense of pride, he wanted to keep his home and neighbors’ homes safe. Volunteer firefighters only got paid per call, he said. “At that time, Lutheran General Hospital was not built yet, so we had to make a run down Foster into Chicago to Swedish Covenant Hospital,” Kozak said. “That was a bad trip trying to drive a rig down Foster Avenue.Your nerves rattled between that traffic and the chaos of whatever severe injury the person had.” The fire station on Dempster Street was opened in 1963 and the other station, located at Jarvis

and Oak Park avenues, opened in 1969. The department progressively increased its staff, equipment and educational programing in the community. Today, 47 firefighter/ paramedics staff the two stations with 13-to-15 on duty at all times. However, with the village late on $23.5 million in pension contributions, trustees approved a plan to not fill six firefighter vacancies for fiscal year 2013, electing to pay remaining firefighters overtime instead of having to pay pensions and insurances for new hires. Borkowski said his staff enjoys the overtime but warned trustees that prolonged exposure to those hours could cause physical or home life problems,both of which would be detrimental. Niles as a village was incorporated in 1899 and the Niles Volunteer Fire Co. was organized in 1901, but that band of residents did not sign a state charter until February 1912. After forming the charter, the company followed state guidelines and was permitted at state-funded training or advocacy events. rkambic@buglenewspapers.com

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H o ro s c o p e s

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1 Chatted via AOL 5 “Legend of the Guardians” birds 9 Product prefix with -matic 14 Strike zone? 15 State with a five-sided flag 16 Staircase post 17 *Informal survey 19 Lose no games 20 Sao Miguel’s islands 21 Get dolled (up) 23 Kings and queens 24 Legendary Henie 25 Discharge 27 Great Lakes prov. 29 *Young starlet’s driver 33 Six-sided state 36 Tends the lawn 38 Key for Debussy? 39 + or -, e.g. 40 It’s not chilly in Chile 41 Buttonhole, e.g. 42 Rocket tail? 43 Russian leader,

1682-1725 44 WBA stats 45 *Jeweled fashion accessory 47 Mauna __ 49 Prefix with -morphic 50 Albee offering 54 “Out of the question!” 56 Bud 59 Haul in 60 Slangy denials 62 Repeated words in a drill sergeant’s marching order, and a hint to how the first and second word, in turn, of each starred answer would be touchtyped 64 Ad 65 Brace 66 Pastures 67 New York’s __ Island 68 German auto 69 Every 12 mos.

Your test in the week ahead may be to learn to give an answer without starting an argument. By taking your time and being thorough, you can avoid the problems inherent in speed and thoughtlessness.

Both money and your feelings make the world go around. If someone hurts your feelings, then it is time to decide if that person is worth suffering for. Grow more aware of solid values this week.

Sit down to a wellbalanced supper. It is important to take steps to nurture the spirit as well as the body. In the week ahead, the full moon may serve to illuminate the desires of your heart and soul.

Put tape over the panic button. When you are pushed by perceived problems to react too quickly, you might end up face to face with a pitfall. In the week ahead, don’t be so quick to pull out your wallet.

Skip the Clark Kent act. Your inner hero doesn’t need to wear a cape to surmount obstacles. Achieve new heights in the week ahead without being abrasive or pretending to be something you aren’t.

Don’t break the mirror just because you don’t like what you see in it. In the early part of the week, it may be necessary to keep a lid on your temper or take control of your quick reaction to stimuli.

Give more energy to your dreams than to your fears. When those around you are losing their cool, you can remain calm and collected. In the week to come, steer clear of arguments and keep fears under control.

Put problems into perspective. No matter what your problem is, ask yourself if it will seem as important if you look back on it a year from now. Financial situations could come to a peak early in the week.

You might find a flashlight that helps with your soul searching. This week’s full moon falls in your sign, so be prepared to get back from others a reflection of what you give to them.

The true meaning of integrity is doing the right thing when no one is watching. Energy levels run high in the week to come, but you may be challenged to avoid friction with others at work.

Don’t rush to judgment. In the week ahead, familiarity may breed the urge to defend your position, rather than contempt. Resist the temptation to start a squabble to get someone’s attention.

You might not own an abacus, but it still adds up. In the week to come, numerous complicated situations could require money. Steer clear of heated situations and pay attention to your spending habits.

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1 Lund of “Casablanca” and others 2 Seder staple 3 “The Smartest Guys in the Room” company 4 *Ominous salutation 5 “My bad!” 6 Question from 5-Across? 7 Jaunty tune 8 New pilot’s milestone 9 Connections 10 Online novice 11 *Fresh dairy product 12 Ready to drive 13 Salzburg vista 18 Withdraw by degrees 22 *Garage lubricant 26 U.K. sports cars 28 *Retro ‘80s British indie rock genre 29 17th-century Dutch painter 30 Okla., once 31 Medley 32 Citi Field team 33 Pre-owned

34 Theater section 35 *Be of one mind about 37 Naysayer 41 *Astral wildflower 43 LAX setting 46 Work on a plot 48 Renuzit target 51 Rags-to-riches author 52 Taj __ 53 Pretentious 54 Like sexist jokes, for short 55 Scope starter 57 Best friend’s meal? 58 Ballet move 59 Key used in combinations 61 Tempeh base 63 “For shame!”

SUDOKU

Previous puzzle ’s answers

Previous puzzle ’s answers Jumbles: • AGING • DOUGH • LOTION • OMELET

Answer:

What the indifferent student said when he got a zero on the test -- “NOTHING” TO IT

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Bugle Kids

INSIDE: Banks kicks off CrackerJacks season, page 14; Ross, Niles West ends successful season, page 15

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Hawks fight back from deficit, but fall short By Mike Sandrolini Sports Writer

Oak Park-River Forest’s Chris Ledbetter says he’s seen a lot of “goofy things happen”during his tenure as the school’s baseball coach. And he sensed that one of these strange occurrences was about to victimize OPRF.

BASEBALL Maine South fought back from a 10-2 deficit in the fourth inning of Saturday’s Evanston sectional final to the point where it was knocking at the door, 10-8, going into the last half of the seventh. With two outs and Rocky Saavedra (who singled) at first, Ledbetter feared the worst. If the Hawks’ Jimmy Frankos, a dangerous hitter himself, reached base, Kyle Richardson— who had hit a two-run homer for the Hawks earlier in the contest—would then step into the batter’s box. Neither Ledbetter nor righthander Joe McKune, the Huskies’ third pitcher of the day, wanted to run the risk of watching Richardson to go yard again. Richardson, however, never got an opportunity to write a storybook ending. Frankos battled McKune to a 3-2 count, but McKune got him to pop out, and the Huskies held on for a 10-8 victory to win the sectional championship. OPRF (28-9-1) tangled with Highland Park at Monday’s Rockford supersectional. “They’re probably the best hitting team we’ve seen all season, top to bottom one through nine,” said Ledbetter of the Hawks, who finished 32-6. “You knew that they were going to battle all seven innings. “To be honest, I didn’t want to face him (Richardson).We threw back-to-back sliders on 3-2 (to Frankos) because I figured that

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Maine South senior left fielder Nick Calabrese had two hits and a run scored in his final game as a Hawk.

kid is probably sitting dead read on a fast ball, knowing I don’t want to walk him and go to the next kid. And Joe gutted it out— two great pitches.” The loss closed the book on a season that the Hawks hoped wouldn’t end until they reached this weekend’s Class 4A state tournament in Joliet. “They have a lot of heart and they just kept battling,” said Maine South coach Bill Milano. “Any other team down 10-2 would have packed it in. But throughout the game, we talked

about things that happened yesterday.” Milano was referring to how OPRF crawled out of a 7-0 hole in last Friday’s sectional semifinal to overtake New Trier, 8-7, by scoring five runs in the sixth and three in the seventh. “Oak Park looked awful for five innings and then a spark came on and they came back with eight runs in the last two innings,” Milano said. “I said, ‘Guys just stick with it. Keep getting good at-bats, don’t worry about the score and just

try to get on base’ and that’s all you could ask for.” The Huskies took advantage of a strong breeze blowing out and jumped on Maine South senior ace Patrick Aloisio to grab a 4-0 lead in the first—three of those runs coming on a Matt McCormick home run. Maine South got two runs back thanks to Richardson’s two-run homer, which appeared as if it would be caught by Huskies’ center fielder Zach Weigel in front of the 351-foot sign in leftcenter field. Weigel leaped up,

but the ball popped out of his glove and over the fence. However, the Huskies scored twice in the second inning, added another run in the third and plated three more in the fourth for their 10-2 lead. Lawrence Darlak’s RBI single, combined with a bases-loaded walk to Frankos, made it 10-4 in the fourth. The Hawks appeared headed for a big inning during the fifth as Darlak delivered an RBI single that cut the Huskies’ See HAWKS, page 13

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Sports HAWKS Continued from page 11 lead to 10-5. But Maine South left the bases loaded as Richardson grounded out to end the threat. Keenan Kelly had a runscoring single and Jesus Saavedra rifled a two-run home run over Evanston’s blue monster in left during the Hawks’ three-run sixth inning. Jesus’ brother, Rocky, pitched the final three innings and kept the Huskies off the scoreboard the rest of the way. Mike Virgilio took over for Aloisio in the third. “He (Aloisio) was up in the zone and he was getting behind, but he hasn’t done that all year,” Milano said.“No one jumped on him like that (all year).” The Hawks say goodbye to 10 seniors, eight of whom will be playing college baseball: Aloisio (Oakton), Frankos (Iowa), Richardson (Notre Dame), Kelly (Illinois Wesleyan), Nick Mitrovich (Concordia), Rocky Saavedra (Oakton) and Brett Slager (North Park). “We came a long way,” Mitrovich said. “We’ve been playing with each other since about 10 years old. It’s a

bittersweet moment, but you know what? We played hard until that last out and we’ll always remember that we played hard. That’s the way wanted to go out, playing hard, and that’s what we did.”

SEMIFINALS Let’s just say Maine South left-hander John Forsythe is in the zone from a pitching perspective. The senior, who tossed a nohitter two weeks ago against Glenbrook North in the regular season finale for the CSL crossover title, did it again May 30. This time, he no-hit a usually offensively potent Niles West club as the Hawks crushed the Wolves, 10-0. The game was stopped with no outs in the bottom of the sixth after Mitrovich, who had six RBIs on the day, singled to score Frankos and Richardson with the runs that pushed Maine South to the 10-run slaughter rule victory. Forsythe, who struck out seven and walked four, has given up just four hits in his last four starts. “My curve ball was definitely working good,” Forsythe said. “I

was throwing that for strikes, and even behind in the count, putting the curve ball in there for a strike.” Forsythe’s second no-hitter is the third overall thrown by Maine South pitchers this season. Rocky Saavedra no-hit Waukegan in April. The Hawks led 3-0 going into the third inning. Calabrese— who ripped the Wolves for a second-inning triple as well as doubles in the fifth and sixth innings, respectively—led off the first with a double. Frankos then singled in Calabrese. Richardson (infield error) and Kelly (infield hit) got on to load the bases for Mitrovich, who sliced a double down the left-field line that scored Frankos and Richardson. Maine South pushed four more runs across in the fifth. Niles West intentionally walked Kelly to get to Mitrovich, who delivered a two-out, two-run double. Jesus Saavedra and Frank Perrone also had RBI hits for Maine South in the inning. mike@buglenewspapers.com

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Senior Rocky Saavedra, who threw three scoreless innings during the Hawks’ 10-8 loss to Oak Park-River Forest in Saturday’s Evanston sectional championship game, slides into third base. Saavedra had singles hits in the game.

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Banks kicks off CrackerJacks’ season By Scott Taylor Sports Reporter

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

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

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

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

BOYS TRACK 1. Minooka 2. Joliet West 3. Lockport 4. Maine South 5. Niles West 3. Plainfield Central 4. Downers South

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

The Will County CrackerJacks are getting serious. Coming off an inaugural season that included a Midwest Collegiate League championship, the CrackerJacks have taken things to a new level.

BASEBALL They have added an influx of Division I college talent and have been helped out by a pair of former Cubs. One is Bobby Dernier, who is the Director of Baseball Operations and Associate Head Coach. Then there is Mr. Cub, Ernie Banks, who was the guest speaker of the kickoff dinner last Thursday at Lewis University in Romeoville, the home of the CrackerJacks this year. Banks was signing autographs for more than three hours and added some words of advice for the college players. “You have to play really hard, every day, especially in the playoffs,” Banks said. “One play can stay with you forever. Baseball is a wonderful game. There is more information than ever before about the game. There is a lot of analysis. When I played you just ran to first and then to second. There is a lot of pressure on every pitch, but there is a lot of money in the sport.” Will County features players from schools as far away as the University of Southern California and as close as Northern Illinois University, where Joliet West alum Mike Grindstaff goes. He is listed as a pitcher for the CrackerJacks. “We still have a few local guys,” President and General Manager Jamie Toole said. “Our goal was to go out and get the best possible players. We believe our program is going to be the closest thing to affiliated baseball in Will County. It’s fun to watch baseball with a purpose, which is our mission. To get that kind of talent, you have to go around the whole country, and we did. Those recruiting coordinators believed in our program to send them here. People are going to see some really good baseball.” Having those big-time players associated with the team is a big help in getting those high major

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Mike Garabedian, director of broadcasting and media relations, hands a microphone to Ernie Banks at the CrackerJacks kickoff dinner.

players. “When you bring in Bobby Dernier and you do things with Ernie Banks, you are building credibility,”Toole stated.“It’s been a work in progress. Last year we started behind the eight-ball and there were no Division I players left.” After having just four teams last year, the league has eight this year and the competition and level of play should be improved as well as the CrackerJacks look for their second consecutive title. “The league has doubled in size,” Toole said. “I think there are 75 to 80 Division I players across the league. The talent level across the league is going in the right direction. We don’t feel like we are defending because it is a new year and a new team. We expect to win, but you never know till you start playing the games. We have some great players who have a high ceiling.” Dernier has liked what he has seen so far. “I saw some hungry hitters,” he said. “It looks like they are ready to go. My expertise is coaching and that’s what I came

here to do. I want everyone to get better at what they do.” As for Banks, the team might be seeing more of him still. “I want to come back out here

and take a look at the team,” Banks stated. “I’ll spend some time in Joliet and play some golf.” staylor@buglenewspapers.com

Sports

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Ross, Niles West end stellar year By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Maine South’s John Forsythe silenced Niles West’s bats with his no-hitter at last week’s Evanston sectional semifinal showdown between the two CSL South rivals.

BASEBALL But the Wolves’ showing in that game was a mirage of how things went offensively for them throughout most of the justcompleted season. At one point this year, Niles West was hitting over .320 as a team. They possessed one of the area’s most lethal lineups, with Kevin Ross—one of the top players in the state—leading off. The senior shortstop, ranked

BASEBALL Batting Average Chris Tschida, JCA Derek Bangert, Lockport Mario Cerda, Joliet Central Kyle Richardson, Maine South Kevin Ross, Niles West Joe Sparacio, Plainfield Central Scott Foltz, Bolingbrook Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Keenan Kelly, Maine South Zach Melone, JCA Colton Smith, Plainfield North Dan Sullivan, Lockport Connor Kopach, Downers North Runs Steve Heffernan, Plainfield Central Ryan Peter, JCA Matt Underdown, Downers North Chris Tschida, JCA Josh Altmann, Lockport Joe Sparacio, Plainfield Central Derek Bangert, Lockport Nick Sharrow, Plainfield East Mike Rogala, Plainfield East Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Connor Kopach, Downers North Hits Derek Bangert, Lockport Chris Tschida, JCA Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Connor Kopach, Downers North Joe Sparacio, Plainfield Central Ryan Peter, JCA Austin Mastela, Lockport Nate Searing, JCA Nick Sharrow, Plainfield East Kevin Ross, Niles West Ryan Czachor, Notre Dame Josh Altmann, Lockport Joe Cresta, Plainfield North Matt Walsh, Notre Dame RBI Joe Sparacio, Plainfield Central Nate Searing, JCA Austin Mastela, Lockport Chris Tschida, JCA

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among the best 100 prep players in the country by ESPNHS, was batting nearly .500 through the Wolves’ first 22 games. He finished hitting .427 and struck out only three times all season. Ross played the Wolves’ last few games with a left thumb that’s broken in two spots. However, the injury likely won’t reduce his stock in the Major League draft, which took place on Monday. Although Ross already has a scholarship lined up to play at Michigan next spring, Niles West coach Garry Gustafson estimates Ross could be drafted anywhere between the second and fifth rounds. “I think during the next three to four weeks things will go back to normal for him,” Gustafson said.“To Kevin’s credit, he comes

out and plays. It would have been easy for him to take a back seat and finish off the rest of the season on the bench. That’s not Kevin’s style. He’s a competitor and a gamer. He went out and did what he could with a fractured thumb.” The 2012 campaign was anything but normal for Ross, whom Gustafson said had between 10 and 15 big league scouts at every game. “He still performed at high level and didn’t let any of that distract him,” Gustafson said. There wasn’t an easy out throughout the rest of the Wolves’ batting order, either. Niles West’s top two pitchers, junior Kyle Colletta and senior Jason Meger, also are solid hitters. Colletta played second when he wasn’t pitching, and Meger manned third base.

Seniors Erik Stojanoff and Quinn Winkler were mainstays in the lineup, as were juniors Jimmy Ostrega, Jordan Griffiths and Seth Rosenberg—the Wolves’ catcher most of the year who pitched the last six innings of the team’s sectional loss to Maine South. In addition to Ross, Stojanoff, Winkler and Meger, the Wolves are losing Nick Reyes, Max Markoff, Trevot Talhami, Evan Athanasiou and T.J. Brunning to graduation. “I can’t say enough about this team,” Colletta said. “Two of my favorite players I’ve ever played with, Kevin Ross and Jason Meger, are going—the best teammates you could ever ask for. It was a great year; better than my last two years. We had 26 wins; that’s a great job and you win the regional it’s a big accomplishment.” The Wolves started the year

winning eight of their first nine games, and were 19-2 at one point. “We really played well all year and battled,” Gustafson said. “I can’t say enough for our guys. I’ll go to battle with our Niles West guys anytime.” Colletta, who went 9-2 with a 1.48 ERA and posted a .959 fielding percentage at second, will be a fourth-year starter next season. “I think Kyle Colletta will be one of the best players to come through Niles West,” Gustafson said.“We’ve got Seth coming back who’ll be one of the top catchers in the conference, in my opinion. We’ve got some kids with some experience coming back. We’ll just pick it up in the summer and move from there and just pick up where we left off.”

Tom Vachon, Plainfield East David Wilk, Downers North Derek Bangert, Lockport Colton Smith, Plainfield North Connor Kopach, Downers North Matt Venn, Romeoville Ryan Peter, JCA Nick Dalesandro, JCA E. Stojanoff, Niles West Eric Fetchko, Plainfield East Danny Hyde, Notre Dame Matt Underdown, Downers North Homers Derek Bangert, Lockport Brad Elmore, Bolingbrook Kyle Richardson, Maine South Matt Kramer, Plainfield East Eric DeLoach, Plainfield Central Colton Smith, Plainfield North Matt Venn, Romeoville Chris Tshida, JCA Matt Koran, Joliet West Matt Underdown, Downers North Austin Mastela, Lockport Doubles Joe Sparacio, Plainfield Central Kevin Ross, Niles West Derek Bangert, Lockport Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Austin Mastela, Lockport Mike Bentson, Plainfield Central Matt Ryan, Plainfield Central Chris Tschida, JCA Nate Searing, JCA Matt Underdown, Downers North Josh Altmann, Lockport

Troy Southard, Downers North Mark DeYoung, Plainfield Central Joe Cresta, Plainfield North Eric Duzan, Lockport Corey Evak, Plainfield North Kyle Colletta, Niles West Cal Placher, JCA Joe Lewicki, Plainfield East N. Reyes, Niles West J. Meger, Niles West Nick Davito, Lockport Troy Southard, Downers North Wins Brendan Miller, Plainfield North Kevin Duchene, JCA Brian Glowicki, Downers South Kyle Colletta, Niles West Nick Davito, Lockport Joe Cresta, Plainfield North Evan Martens, Lockport Steve Waldrop, Bolingbrook Tomas Aguilar, Plainfield Central Corey Evak, Plainfield North Nate Searing, JCA Brandon Cymerman, Plainfield East N. Reyes, Niles West Troy Southard, Downers North Mark DeYoung, Plainfield Central Tim Blake, Plainfield Central Strikeouts Kevin Duchene, JCA Steve Waldrop, Bolingbrook Brian Glowicki, Downers South Brad Elmore, Bolingbrook Brendan Miller, Plainfield North Jake Herron, Joliet West Joe Cresta, Plainfield North David Wilk, Downers North J. Meger, Niles West Kyle Colletta, Niles West Tomas Aguilar, Plainfield Central John Chignoli, JCA Evan Martens, Lockport Tim Blake, Plainfield Central Brad Elmore, Bolingbrook Nate Searing, JCA S. Rosenberg, Niles West Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Batting Average Marissa Panko, Benet

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Wild Turkey harvest up from last year By Dan Stefanich

Hunters in Illinois took almost 16,000 turkeys this season. The preliminary total of 15,941 is up slightly from last year. Biologists and DNR representatives proclaim great weather as a primary success factor. “Excellent hunting weather made for a strong start to the 2012 season, with a preliminary record of 1,300 wild turkeys harvested during the youth season,” said Paul Brewer, Illinois Department of Natural Resources Wild Turkey Project Manager. “High early season harvest and progression into the later part of the wild turkey breeding season contributed to harvest declines in the later part of the season. We are hopeful that the excellent spring weather this year will help turkeys rebound in some areas where populations have declined somewhat. The long term key in improving wild turkey populations will be habitat management, particularly for nesting and brood rearing habitat.” For a harvest breakdown by county,visit www.danstefoutdoors.

It’s been determined that walleye do not reproduce well on their own in this river system, so the IDNR is giving them some help. It will take about four years before the fish are “keepers”. Hopefully they make it that long.

When Tiger Woods knocked home his chip shot on the 16th hole of The Memorial To u r n a m e n t Sunday, many people insisted that he is back. When he went on to birdie the 18th hole and clinch his 73rd victory, tying tournament host Jack Nicklaus, he was the talk of the sports world. However, I don’t think he is “back.” Being back means that he will once again dominate the sport. I just don’t see that happening. Sure, I see him in contention more often and winning more, but I don’t see him being in the top 10 of every tournament. People thought that he was back after winning the Arnold Palmer, but then he dipped back in a funk and the same thing could happen again. It was a great comeback and a great round by Woods, but when you look deeper into it, you realize that it wasn’t as great as it looked. First off,he hit a rough patch with two bogeys midway through his round.The former Tiger wouldn’t. Second, it wasn’t like the people he was chasing were top notch. Of those who finished in the top seven, Rory Sabbatini (six) and Jonathan Byrd (five) were the only former winners on the PGA Tour. So, while he hit an incredible shot and had a great tournament, lets wait to see what he does in majors before we annoint him as “back.”

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“Rosemont” Sports Show will return The Outdoor Sports Group recently reported that the show will go on. That’s the Chicago Outdoor Sportsmen Show at the Donald E. Stephen’s Convention Center! Scheduled for January 23-27, 2013, the promoters are planning

A record 1,300 wild turkey’s were taken this year.

to provide “Chicagolands Most Complete Outdoors Experience.” After a private group tried to resurrect the show in 2011, the Outdoor Sports Group stepped in this year and in only three months put together a great show. Let’s see what they can do

with an entire year to plan.

Walleye stocked in Fox River Illinois Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Biologists recently stocked close to 50,000 walleye fingerlings into the Fox River.

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Burgundy: wine, barging, and beyond My favorite corner of France is B u r g u n d y, a region overf lowing with edible, drinkable, scenic, and floatable delights. Its rolling hills and a handful of sleepy villages have given birth to the superior wines and fine cuisine that say “French.” The city of Beaune, snug within its medieval walls, makes a handy base for exploring the region. You’ll feel comfortable right away in this prosperous and popular town, where life centers on the prestigious wines grown in the picturesque vineyards all around. Medieval monks and the powerful dukes of Burgundy laid the groundwork that established this town’s prosperity. The monks cultivated wine, while the dukes cultivated wealth. Beaune’s real charm is the town itself, which is especially vibrant on Saturday, the market day, when colorful stands fill the square. There is one must-see sight in town, the Hospice de Beaune, a medieval hospital. Six hundred years ago, concerned about the destiny of his soul, one of Burgundy’s wealthy sons attempted to buy a ticket to heaven by building this charity hospital. Rich and poor alike came here to die (or occasionally get better). The colorful glazed tiles on its roof established the classic style repeated on ancient buildings all throughout Burgundy. In Beaune, every other shop seems to be selling wine. The production and consumption of the famous Cote d’Or (“Golden Hillside”) wines is big business, and a good “nose” is a life skill worth developing. Your visit to Burgundy can include just about every aspect of the wine trade, right down to traditional barrel making. This time-honored craft is kept alive at cooperages, where crafting barrels is a mix of modern efficiency and traditional techniques.Workmen use steam and bands of iron to bend oak staves into winetight casks. The characteristics of the wood contribute to the personality of Burgundy’s wine. Each bit of land in the region has its own “terroir” - a unique

south; a few make stops in the wine villages. Off-the-beatenpath Burgundy is best explored by car, bike, or barge. TOURIST INFORMATION: www.beaune-tourism.com. (Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him at rick@ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook.)

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Cruising the Burgundy canal is the ultimate in stress-free vacationing.

combination of geology, soil characteristics, exposure to the sun, and altitude. Aficionados say that the quality of wine can be different from one spot to another just 200 yards away. Visitors are sometimes surprised by the poor-looking soil. Struggling to survive in the rocky ground, the grapevines manage to produce fruit of wonderful character and aromatic complexity. To the connoisseur,the lovingly tended fields of Burgundy are a kind of pilgrimage site. For those versed in this drinkable art form, roadside signs read like fine-wine lists. Sightseers are welcome to drop in at many wineries, enjoy a little tasting, and pick up a bottle or two. Drivers enjoy motoring on Burgundy’s lovely tree-lined roads, and bikers are happy here, too. Except for the rare farm vehicle, service roads are the domain of two-wheelers pedaling among the scenic villages. An even more peaceful way to see Burgundy is by barge. Like much of France, Burgundy is laced with canals dug in the early industrial age. Two hundred years ago, these canals provided the cheapest way to transport cargo. With the help of locks, you could actually ship your goods clear across France, from the Mediterranean to the Atlantic. Today, trucks and trains do the heavy hauling, and the canals are for relaxed barging.

In the country famous for super-fast TGV trains, this popular mode of travel has two speeds: slow and stop. Fullservice barges can be hired with a captain and crew who do the navigating, cooking, and guiding. Boats have fine staterooms with all the comforts you’d expect in a good hotel.You’ll invariably be eating and drinking some of the best that Burgundy has to offer: boeuf bourguignon, coq au vin, escargots, and the celebrated local wine. The French, who invented our modern concept of a vacation, are on to something good with barging. Whether on a luxury barge or a captain-ityourself boat, the basic barging experience is the same: a lazy, intimate glide by pastoral yards and green fields. Barges come with bikes, and the pace is slow enough to allow for excursions. But what could be more enjoyable than sitting back in a deck chair and letting the sights come to you? The Burgundy canal is 145 miles long, with 209 locks. Your barge ride is punctuated by a lock every mile or so. By rising from lock to lock, boats can gently “climb,” step by step, over the rolling terrain. Each lock is a treat. Attendants who live in the historic lock houses are friendly and always ready to help out. Some locks are automated, while others involve a little oldfashioned elbow grease to ease

the barge through. In this calm and cultivated region, nature is as sophisticated as the people, and traditions are strong. If you’re looking for quintessential French culture, you’ll find it in Burgundy.

SLEEPING In Beaune, the Hotel des Remparts, built around a calming courtyard, features traditional comfort, with beamed ceilings and big beds (splurge, www.hotel-rempartsbeaune.com). In the little wine village of St. Romain (15 minutes southwest of Beaune), La Domaine de Corgette is a restored vintner’s home with a stay-awhile terrace and cozy common rooms (moderate, www.domainecorgette.com).

EATING The stone cellars of Caveau des Arches, in Beaune, are an atmospheric choice for sampling delicious Burgundian specialties at fair prices (10 Boulevard Perpreuil). La Ciboulette, intimate and family run, creatively presents traditional Burgundian flavors in an array of fine dishes (69 Rue Lorraine).

GETTING AROUND Trains link Beaune with Dijon to the north and Lyon to the

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Business & Real Estate

Newspapers are alive and well in 2012 While pondering a subject for my fifth monthly article, I’ve noticed favorable reports on auto sales. Having been in that business a few years ago, I considered writing on that industry. With unfavorable employment reports, especially considering my political slant, that subject could have been another angle this month. But when I saw that Warren Buffet, the “Wizard of Omaha,” one of the wealthiest men in the world, of whom every move is followed by Wall Street bought a group of newspapers, I knew. Self-serving as it may be, it’s time for a positive update on the publishing industry. On June 25th, 63 community newspapers under the Virginiabased holding company Media

General, Inc. will become part of World Media Enterprises, one of billionaire i n v e s t o r W a r r e n B u f f e t ’ s businesses. Last fall, he bought his hometown newspaper, the Omaha World-Herald, but it was dismissed as nostalgic.This month’s purchase quadruples his media holdings. Small community newspapers are profitable and thriving, even through these challenging economic times. Another indicator of growth in newspapers is in emerging

markets now considered to be economic powerhouses such as India. The reason for obvious declines in many newspapers and media companies are primarily in classified advertising versus the internet, which is why the daily newspapers have scaled back so dramatically. Most weekly newspapers don’t rely as heavily on time-sensitive classified advertising. Local newspaper display advertising can define your target market better than the internet and other media. Newspaper readers are typically better educated and have higher incomes. Print is tangible and more useful than radio and television, in that

it can be re-reviewed at your audience’s convenience.Similar to the way community banks boast of local lending decisions, community newspapers’ advertising rates are often more negotiable than their large corporate counterparts. Two final thoughts I feel the need to share on this subject is the emergence of free newspapers and clarification of circulation and distribution methods. While paid subscriptions to newspapers are declining, numbers of free newspapers are rising. There is no regulation about pricing on the masthead of a newspaper. Just because it reflects a price doesn’t mean that the majority of its circulation isn’t free. Also, free newspapers are

distributed a variety of ways including, but not limited to racks,also known as“retail drop” or “controlled distribution” and end of driveway, also known as “apron” delivery. Our company, Voyager Media Group has both. Without boring you with the statistics, my opinion, having received the latter method at home for several years is to prefer picking-up the paper at a convenient location when I want it. What are your thoughts? Mike Reid, the self-proclaimed “Money Maverick” is a Registered CPA, full-time Advertising Consultant for The Bugle & Voyager Media Group, and his monthly business series can be found at buglenewspapers.com in the Features section.

Time management tips for the overloaded Q. Our company has gone through major changes the last five years. Every change seems to mean that I get more responsibility. I’m so overloaded right now that I could work round the clock and still not get everything done. Do you have any time management tips for the overloaded and unappreciated? A. Yes, start by realizing that you do not simply have to accept being overloaded and unappreciated. Everything that happens in the workplace is negotiable. If you don’t negotiate, you’ll be continually given more work. The truth is that most bosses don’t overload you because they are plotting to drive you mad. They keep giving you new tasks because they forget how many you already have. If you don’t want your back to break, you need

to remind them diplomatically. Put together a list of all the tasks you have been given.Now realistically go through the list and attach time frames to each of these tasks. Now assign a number according to what you believe are your boss’s top priorities. When you are done, make a separate list with the tasks that you believe are low priorities that you don’t have the hours to do. Be realistic about the hours you will and can work. The next step is to set up an “efficiency” meeting with your boss.Hand your boss your lists and ask if you’ve accurately numbered the priority responsibilities.

Highlight the tasks that will not be completed and ask how your boss would like to handle the overflow. Whatever you do, don’t offer to become a workaholic to get all your projects done. As you’ve already said, even working around the clock won’t fix the problem of being overloaded. If your boss insists he is sure you can get everything done, don’t fall into the temptation of being flattered. If you don’t admit to some human limits, he is going to start asking you to pretend you are a superhero.You can either be clear you have limits now or be set up for failure. Remember to treat your boss like a problem-solving coach, not an enemy.Your boss probably has high expectations for himself. He may also be under pressure from his management to leap tall

buildings at a single bound. Most of us would like to have people at work believe we can pull magic rabbits out of hats. We really enjoy the shock and awe of people watching us perform workplace miracles.The trap is the miracle ceases to be appreciated and comes to be expected. If your boss wants miracles, let him know that if you were going to work a miracle for anyone, it would be for him. Then make it clear you don’t want to let him or the team down and go back to negotiating what you know you can deliver. In the end, your boss will be happier with you delivering results than promising him his fantasy.

people with bad attitudes. Is there a way to get people I work with to stop making my job even harder? A. Yes, realize the problem isn’t attitudes. The problem is lack of skills. Learn the skills yourself and your job will get much easier!

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of Uptown, 10 N. Summit, Park Ridge. Steve Frenzal will highlight the career of Audrey Hepburn as he plays scenes from such classic films as Roman Holiday, My Fair Lady, and Breakfast at Tiffany’s, among others. To reserve a seat, call 847-825-1161 ext. 129. For more information, visit www. summitofuptown.com.

(R, 115 min.), starring George Clooney.

tricks, and activities to help math make sense. Register by calling 847-929-5122 or go to calendar. webrary.org.

Continued from page 6 of delicious pizza, beef, pasta, and salad dishes. Get coupons from www.kiddiekingdomfun.com. When you go please say you are here to support the Niles Cub Scouts Pack 175. The Career of Audrey Hepburn.1:30 p.m.at the Summit

Feature Film. 2-4 p.m. at the Park Ridge Public Library. Screening of “The Descendants”

Doris Day Film Series. 2-4 p.m. at the Niles Public Library. Watch Doris Day in “Teacher’s Pet” (1958, NR) and then take part in an informal discussion about the film. Math Club. 5 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. For grades 3-6. Do you think math is scary? Come to Math Club to get tips,

Q. My job is difficult enough without having to deal with

Mango Languages Workshop. 7-8 p.m. at the Niles Public Library. Want to take a bite out of foreign languages? Try Mango to learn a new language or improve your English skills. Call 847-663-1234 or visit nileslibrary.org/calendar to register.

(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.)

Summer Reading Volunteer Orientation. 7-8:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library. Volunteers (must be seventh grade or above) must attend one training orientation to be eligible to work shifts at the annual summer reading game. Help mentor younger children this summer, gain public service experience, and have fun. Call 847-663-1234 or visit nileslibrary.org/calendar to register.

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Retirement planners can need Negative Nelly’s advice By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Media Services

I woke up last Saturday morning to the following “Retire Smart” reader email: “Why are you a Negative Nelly? Your columns seem to advocate that everyone never be able to retire and that everyone be on the ‘carry-out’ plan ... i.e. instead of being able to retire, [people] should die on the job ... that’s NOT right. I’ve heard of quite a few people who wound up on the ‘carry-out’ plan, when they could have retired and enjoyed what remained of their lives. Please temper your columns so that people who want to retire are able to do so without any guilt and are able to enjoy life.” I went back to the column in question, in which I noted that many older employees work for

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

more than money. In fact, surveys find that 92 percent of those who worked beyond the traditional retirement age of 65 do so because they want “to stay active and involved,” and 86 percent say they “enjoyed working.” As a result, people should take care in the decision to retire, because once you do retire, it’s hard to land another job. While I did not say that people should not retire, I do agree with the emailer that people shouldn’t feel guilty for retiring. In fact, in my previous career as a financial adviser, I worked hard to help hundreds of clients retire or to have the opportunity to work less. But making retirement a viable option can mean deferring gratification at some points in your life, or having to make tough decisions in others. The emotions around these choices

can be daunting and may even lead people to the wrong conclusions, which is why so many hire financial advisers. An adviser’s role is to help clients understand how they can achieve their financial goals in a manner that is consistent with their risk tolerance levels. By necessity, a dose of real life must enter the equation. Despite all of the best advice provided, sometimes the client will make a different choice.At that point, the adviser must temper what might be most financially prudent with what makes sense, given that the client is going to forge ahead with his or her plan, flaws and all.As one of my clients once put it, “your job is half science and half art.” The science part is easy - the numbers are the numbers - but the art of creating a plan that incorporates those numbers

with the client’s desires is the challenge. Sometimes the adviser has to be Negative Nelly. There are instances when a client must be told that he shouldn’t buy a bigger house, because it would put his retirement planning in jeopardy, or that sending his child to private college would mean an extra few years of work for the parents or a pile of debt for the student, or the decision to retire early may mean assuming the risk of running out of money. The job of a financial adviser, and now as a financial journalist, requires delivering messages that are sometimes difficult to hear. I am rooting for every single one of you to reach the goals you establish. If you want to bail out and stop working and you can afford to do so, go for it! If you want to keep on working even

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.

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.

Geneva Illinois: A Taste of Geneva Tuesday, June 12 8:30AM5PM $71M/$76NM Join us for a wonderful day in the picture-postcard village of GENEVA, IL. You’ll be treated to a tour highlighting their history and architecture; we’ll stop in at the Geneva History Museum; visit Graham’s Chocolates, the Spice Shop; and then, we’ll stop for wine tasting at Galena Cellars

Advanced registration required for programs. May /June Naturally Active

though you could well afford to retire, do it! Just be clear that in most cases, these are choices that are usually available only when they are preceded by planning. And by its very nature, the planning process often requires someone to play the Negative Nelly role. In the case of this column, I am happy to play that part when the situation calls for it, but I will be the first to turn into Positive Polly when you reach your desired destination.

Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Editor-atLarge for www.CBSMoneyWatch.com. She covers the economy, markets, investing or anything else with a dollar sign on her podcast and blog, Jill on Money, as well as on television and radio. She welcomes comments and questions at askjill@moneywatch. com. (c) 2012 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

Winery. We’ll have lunch at the picturesque Villa Verona and before heading back to the NSC, we’ll stop at the Little Traveler – where many small boutiques are located within one historic house! Make your reservations no later than Friday, June 8th. Get Your Kicks of Route 66, Friday, July 20, 12Noon – 3:00PM See CENTERS, page 21

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CENTERS Continued from page 20 $12M/$17NM Don’t miss this fabulous program! First, build your own burger with your favorite toppings, accompanied by coleslaw, watermelon, and an ice cream sundae. After lunch, you’re sure to enjoy Chicago’s favorite a capella quartet, Route 66. Reserved Seating. Illinois Holocaust Museum Trip, Tuesday, July 31 11:30AM- 4:00PM $39M/$44NM The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the Holocaust by honoring the memories of those who were lost and by teaching universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice and indifference. This visit will be a chance to for you t learn, explore, share, and remember the history and lessons of the Holocaust and how it impacts us today. Before departing for the museum, lunch will be served at the Niles Senior Center featuring a breaded chicken patty, veggie du jour, potato pancake and dessert. For more details about this trip contact the Senior Center 847 588-8420. Frank Lloyd Wright Luncheon, Friday, June 22, 12Noon- 2:00PM $10M/$15NM Join us for lunch featuring mostaccioli with Italian sausage, house salad, roll, and dessert. Afterwards, enjoy a presentation given by a representative from the Frank Lloyd Wright Museum. Learn about Wright’s early career and the evolution of the prairie style home. Navigating the Medicare Maze, Monday, June 11, 1:30-2:30 Free with advanced registration

Health Insurance is a complex issue, but it can be especially challenging understanding Medicare. This presentation by Lisa Flando of Lutheran Homes will discuss Medicare’s latest rules and regulations and how you benefit. Difficult issues will also be discussed and broken down to make sense of the Medicare maze. Plagued by Paper, Monday, June 18, 1:30-3:00PM FREE with advanced registration Clutter Consultant Nancy Katz and Gloria Froman of Let Me Get the Bill, Inc, will address our neverending battle with the mountains of paper that inundate our lives. Learn some types of saving tips, learn what papers you should keep, which ones to file, and which ones to throw away. Birds of Prey Presentation, Tuesday, June 19 2PM-3PM $2M/$3NM A representative from the Cook County Forest Preserve will be here with live birds for an informative program on birds of prey. SUMMER Dinner and a Movie Schedule Dinner at 5PM – Movie starts 5:15PM For detailed descriptions, contact the NSC 847 588-8420. – You must register in advance if you would like to have the dinner. If you are coming for the movie only, you must still register, but there is no charge. Tuesday, June 12, Win Win (R 106min) Dinner: Hot Dog, Chips, Cookie $2M/$3NM Tuesday, June19, The Artist (PG 13 100min) Dinner: Pizza, Soda, Dessert $5M/$7.50NM Tuesday, June 26, Footloose (PG 13 113min) Dinner: Hot Dog, Chips, Cookie $2M/$3NM Tuesday, July 10, The Descendants (R 115min) Dinner: Pizza, Soda, Dessert $2M/$3NM

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. 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 North Shore Senior Center

offers programs,classes,activities, and travel opportunities for adults at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center at 6140 Dempster Street. You may register for all programs at the Center or call 847-470-5223. Reception Desk Volunteers Needed at North Shore Senior Center Are you interested in a volunteer opportunity to serve older adults in a friendly atmosphere? North Shore Senior Center is looking for people to help at our Reception Desk to greet guests & members, assist them with program registrations, provide them with information, answer phone inquiries, and assist with light clerical work. Volunteer shifts are available at the reception desk weekday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon, or afternoons from noon to 4 p.m. at the North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus, American Legion Memorial Civic Center, 6140 Dempster St., Morton Grove, Il. Contact Loretta Pable, North Shore Senior Center Program Coordinator, at 847.663.3073 for additional information or to apply. Zumba Gold Wednesdays, until 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. Gentle Yoga Thursdays until to June 21, 2012 Increased strength, flexibility and peace of mind await! This yoga class is designed for beginners and those with limited flexibility. Every move in this relaxing, yet energizing series of poses is done seated in a chair. You will be amazed when you experience the full benefits of Yoga without risk of injury. Fees are $49 members; $55 nonmembers. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Who Wrote the Torah? Tuesday, June 5, 2012 from 12:30 p.m. Come Tuesday, June 5 from 1- 2:30 p.m. to go beyond the traditional answer in the traditional Torah service “from the mouth of God, by the hand See CENTERS, page 22

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CENTERS Continued from page 21 of Moses.” But, for centuries people have wondered why there are two creation stories with significant differences or why Noah is told to take one pair of every animal in Genesis 6, and then seven pairs of some and one pair of others in Genesis 7. Figuring out how the Torah was actually written may be even more interesting than the stories in it. Fees are $8 member; $10 non-member. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Understanding the Community Care Program Tuesday June 5, 2012 from 2 -3 p.m. Explore the features, benefits and limitations of the Community Care Program, a state funded program that provides services in the home for older adults. Learn what the difference is between home health services and service providers. This free program is provided in partnership with the Morton Grove Advisory Commission on Aging. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch & Bingo! Wednesdays, 10 – 12:30 p.m. Join us Wednesday for delicious lunch from a local restaurant and a lively Bingo session with prizes! Date Restaurant Menu June 6 Olive Garden Minestrone soup, salad & garlic bread June 13 Hecky’s Pulled pork sandwich, cole slaw, & chips June 20 Nano’s Broasted chicken , potatoes, & salad Come early for the bake sale and coffee! Bingo at 10:30 a.m. and Lunch at 11:30 a.m. Fees are $6 member;$8 non-member each week. Registration required. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Stars of the Silver Screen Monday, June 11, 2012 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. Join us Monday June 11, 2012 and watch our presenter Roberta Randall “become” some of the most famous actresses in film history: Betty Davis, Judy Garland,

and Elizabeth Taylor. Ms Randall has presented her unique “One Woman Theater” to hundreds of organizations throughout the Midwest and California. Fees are $8 member; $10 non-member. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch & A Movie: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close Thursday June 14, 2012, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Enjoy bagel sandwiches from Great American Bagel and the Oscar Nominated film Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close,Thursday June 14, from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m . A nine-year-old amateur inventor and pacifist searches New York City for the lock that matches a mysterious key left behind by his father, who died in the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001. Starring Sandra Bullock, Tom Hanks and Max VonSydow. Rated PG– 13. Fees are $6 member; $8 non menber. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Some Enchanted Evening at Pheasant Run Resort Thursday, June 14, 10:30 a.m.4:30 p.m. Join us Thursday, June 14, and enjoy a delicious lunch and then an afternoon harkening to the days of sophistication and celebrate beautiful songs and lyrics from Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein musical theater’s classics: Carousel, Cinderella, The King and I, Oklahoma, South Pacific, The Sound of Music and more. Fee includes theater ticket, lunch and transportation. Fees $89 member; $105 non-member and include show, lunch and transportation. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. But First, This Word from our Sponsor! Tuesday June 19, 2012, 1-2:30 p.m. They’re the talk of every Super Bowl. They provide popular catch phrases. They’re television commercials, or “spots,” and they are the subject of this enlightening and lighthearted presentation.Take a video journey through time and enjoy some of the earliest TV commercials, a few ground-breakers and others that became award-winners. Join us on Tuesday June 19 from 1

-2:30 for this program that’s “new and improved,”“environmentally friendly,” “recommended by nine out of ten doctors” and “available now with a moneyback guarantee!” Fees are $7 members, $9 members. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Rise and Fall of State Street Wednesday July 11, 2012 from 1 – 3 p.m. For much of Chicago’s history, State Street reigned as the city’s premier retail shopping corridor, boasting such major stores as Marshall Field and Company, Carson, Pirie, Scott, Mandel Brothers, the Fair, and Goldblatt’s. These stores set new standards for retail innovation, customer-pampering services and visual display. Generations of Chicagoans trekked to State Street each year for holiday shopping, civic celebrations, and just an afternoon of fun. This illustrated talk July 11, 2012 form 1- 3 p.m. traces the rise and fall of State Street as Chicago’s premier shopping destination, using photographs and artifacts to explore the history of the major department stores as well as the smaller, value-oriented stores, and the tensions brought about by the emergence of suburban shopping malls and the corridor’s brief conversion of the area into a transit mall. Fees are $7 members, $9 members. To register for this program, or seek additional 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. To register for Morton Grove Campus programs, contact 847470-5223 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 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 every Tuesday from 9 -11am. Blood Pressure Screening will be held every Tuesday 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. Podiatry Screening and Nail Care Dr. Jeffrey Garrard will provide basic foot care and nail clipping on the first Tuesday of each month between 10 am and noon. Cost: Medicare will be billed. Non-Medicare clients will be charged $35.00. Appointments are required. Call 847-470-5223

for more information or to make an appointment.

Park Ridge Senior Center The Park Ridge Senior Center is planning a food drive from 9am to 5pm on Wednesday, June 13. Donations from Park Ridge and the surrounding communities will gladly be accepted. Contributors need only drive up to the Center’s main entrance and volunteers will unload your contributions. This food drive will benefit the Maine Township food pantry. The need is greater than ever. Leo Rizzetto, moderator of the Opera-Arts Discussion group has selected his July presentations. On Thursday, July 12, the Deanna Durbin festival continues with “It Started with Eve.” Charles Laughton in a dying millionaire who wants to meet his son’s fiancée who is unavailable so he finds a replacement in Deanna as a hat-check girl. So who will be the chosen bride!!! And, of course, there is Deanna’s lovely singing. On Thursday, July 26, it will be Deanna again in “Can’t Help Singing,” a Jerome Kern musical romance set at the beginning of the California Gold Rush. Here Deanna leaves the East Coast to pursue a cavalry officer into the rugged wilds of the west. The presentations start, as always, promptly at noon. Refreshments after the programs. On Tuesday, July 13 from 7-9pm Introduction to Form Letters and Mail Merge will be presented. The class will explore how to create a form letter and merge See CENTERS, page 23

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The Center of Concern to hold Annual Miniature Golf Outing The Center of Concern will hold its Annual Miniature Golf Outing on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Mountain View Adventure Golf, 510 E. Algonquin Road, Des Plaines (west of Wolf Road). Rain date is June 14. Friends, supporters, and Center clients of all ages are welcome. Open to the public, this familyfriendly event includes 18 holes of miniature golf and a picnic

CENTERS Continued from page 22 it with a database that holds names and addresses of the people to receive the form letter. Also explored wiol be how to print mailing labels. Cost is $57 for members and $85 for nonmembers. Introduction to the iPhone is a hands-on class to teach the fundamentals of the iPhone. The

dinner. Admission is $15 for adults and $8 for children under 12. Reservations are required. To reserve tickets, please call 847823-0453 no later than June 11. If you or your business would like to sponsor a mini-golf hole at this event, it’s not too late. Please call The Center at 847823-0453 for more information. All proceeds benefit the work of The Center of Concern, an independent not-for-profit

time is 1:30-3:30 on Mondays, July 11 and 18. Students learn the uses of calling, sending and receiving text messages, and much more. Charge is $38 for members and $57 for nonmembers. The Center’s annual trip to see a Chicago Cubs game is Thursday, June 14 leaving the Center at 10:30am. Lunch is onyour-own with the game starting at 1:20pm. Seats are in the Reserved Grandstand. Return to Park Ridge is immediately

The appointees Anthony V. Gaudio

that helps the elderly remain independent and in their own homes. The Center also provides housing counseling for seniors and others seeking affordable housing, including home sharing, programs designed to prevent homelessness, friendly visitors for the homebound, a variety of counseling services,and volunteer opportunities in the office and in the field.The Center’s web site is www.centerofconcern.org.

after the game. Cost is $40 for members and $50 for nonmembers. Enjoy an afternoon at Pheasant Run celebrating Some Enchanted Evening. Leaving at 10:30 am on Thursday, July 28, the trip includes admission, lunch and transportation at a cost of $78 for members and $97 for nonmembers. Enjoy the songs and lyrics from such classics as Carousel, Cinderella, The King and I, Oklahoma, South Pacific, The Sound of Music and more.

• Former assistant U.S. attorney, having worked at the Department of Justice with Siegel • Practiced litigation law, civil law and occasional criminal law locally before retiring Matthew Lagodzinski

• Resident of Niles for 27 years • Retired automotive restoration technician • Applied after seeing a newspaper advertisement Randy Greco

• Resident of Niles for eight years

• Applied last year after noticing the position listed on the village’s website

• Semi-retired president of a local business and former president of the Niles Chamber of Commerce

Michael Siegel

James Hynes • Village Trustee assigned to the Board of Ethics

ETHICS Continued from page 3 “If someone resigns, then I will again consider anyone who applies within the timeline,” Callero said. LoVerde suggested removing the outside attorney position in exchange for a female appointee, but that idea was quickly dismissed due to a desire for

Continued from page 8 release announcing Wade’s departure with positive quotes from both Wade and Staackmann, thanking each other for great work. Before his six-year stint in Morton Grove, Wade spent 20 years working for the Village of Glenview in positions as high as assistant village manager. Prior to being employed by Glenview,Wade spent two years in the 1980s as an intern for then Glenview Assistant Village Manager Craig Anderson. Anderson was the village

ADVOCATE Continued from page 5 “Seeing the smile on these people’s face and knowing that I can help them is what gives me my high,” Wlodarski said. “Plenty of situations that are out of our control and can get you down if you dwell on it, but most people don’t realize how many simple solutions are staring us right in the face.” Her parents always told her “you’re never too poor or busy to help someone else.” Wlodarski said good fortune follows good hearts. While she always believed she was giving back, she admits she never saw the disabled lifestyle until she was forced

manager in Carpentersville from 2003 until his retirement in 2010. Carpentersville did not advertise the vacant assistant job and instead collected five names village officials knew off hand. Wade was hired after a second round of interviews and now succeeds Anderson’s long-time assistant village manager Steve Jones, who leaves on good terms to become Oswego’s village administrator. AfterWade’s abrupt departure in December, Finance Director Ryan Horne took the interim job and was eventually chosen as Wade’s successor. rkambic@buglenewspapers.com

into it. Now, it overwhelms her. “Sometimes I cry. I’m scared it will get worse,” Wlodarski said. “I’m used to working 12to-14 hours a day and running our house. Now I have a woman stop by every two weeks to clean because I can’t. It’s demoralizing. Every time I try to pick something off the floor I run the risk of falling.” However, Wlodarski got a chair lift installed in her house last week so she can now avoid stairs, and metal railings have been installed throughout the house to help her stand. Though she doesn’t enjoy using long rods to help her get dressed, she’s devoted to surviving – whatever it takes. rkambic@buglenewspapers.com

• Works for Accenture, a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. He manages certain administrative programs

• Resident of Niles for 38 years

• Formerly served on the police and fire pension boards. Former colleagues told him about the Board of Ethics opening

WADE

• Outside attorney paid to sit on the board • Former assistant U.S. attorney and current partner in a private law firm • Contracted by the village to help respond to subpoenas after former Mayor Nick Blase was arrested

institutional knowledge. Preston supported Palicki and was vocal about her decision to vote against the appointments, like last year, but she also posed another issue. “My concern with this group is that one year ago, in May of 2011, a hotline complaint was given to the Board of Ethics, number 2011-08, and now that we are here on May 22, 2012, that hotline complaint has still not been resolved,” Preston

said. “I don’t know what one is to expect of a committee, but I expect the committee to do due diligence. This should have been completed.” Because the complaint is confidential, Callero declined to comment on why the Board of Ethics has yet to resolve the situation. The next meeting of the Board of Ethics will be on June 18 at Village Hall. rkambic@buglenewspapers.com

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