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JUNE 28, 2012

Vol. 56 No. 38

Niles trustees visit Pisa for Luminaria Festival

By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

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or the first time since 2008, representatives from Niles looked upon the real Leaning Tower of Pisa as part of a Sister Cities function hosted in Italy.

Mayor Robert Callero, his wife Rita, Village Manager George Van Geem and Village Attorney Joe Annunzio – who is also the Italian coordinator for the Sister Cities Committee – left on June 14 and returned late on June 18.

“The trip went really well,” Callero said. “The mayor of Pisa See ITALY, page 2

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Mayor Callero and Pisa Delegation member Aurora Cantini in Florence.

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ITALY Continued from page 1 was interested in some business ideas that I will be talking with the chamber of commerce about.

Our student and teacher exchange program was also a popular topic.”

All nine of Pisa’s sister cities attended throughout the week, as is customary during the city’s weeklong Luminaria Festival.

Since Niles had not attended since 2008, the prospect of losing Pisa as a sister city became an issue.

“I was concerned about that,” Callero said.“They had asked us to attend their festival three years in a row but we had various conflicting commitments over the years. I decided now was an imperative time to act so we can preserve a wonderful cultural asset.”

During those three years, Callero said a group of students from Pisa traveled to Niles and later a group of teachers visited as well.

Callero said airfare for the trip to Pisa cost between $4,000 and $5,000 but that he paid for his wife’s ticket. Pisa provided complimentary lodging and several meals, Callero said.

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Pictured from left are Pisa Mayor Fillipeschi, Mayor Robert Callero, Rita Callero, and Village Manager George Van Geem.

No village money was spent on the trip, according to Callero. He said the Sister Cities Committee is independent from the village and pays expenses with fundraising money from theTaste of Niles Sister Cities annually held in November.

However, in a June 19 statement to the Board of Trustees,Van Geem said the village might need to start chipping in.

“Being more active and engaged might require public subsidy,” Van Geem said. “The Pisa Sister City budget is $120,000.The Niles Sister City budget is zero.”

Trustee Chris Hanusiak is skeptical about Van Geem’s claim of zero contributions.

Later that day, following Van Geem’s email, Hanusiak filed a Freedom of InformationAct request asking for any disbursements to the Sister Cities Committee in the past 15 years,as well as all disbursements from the committee to anyone in the past 15 years, all donations received by the committee in the past 15 years and all annual reports of the committee in the last 15 years.

As mentioned during the last two Board of Trustee meetings when the committee was mentioned, Callero again reiterated

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A crowd assembles for the Pisa Luminaria Celebration.

that the Sister Cities Committee is a private organization that works with liaisons from the village to promote cultures from the resident demographics.

The village had not completed

Hanusiak’s FOIA request by the time of publication, but Callero said the committee’s finances are not public records and will be denied. rkambic@buglenewspapers.com

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Library employees voice opinions on joining IRMF

By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

A large employee turnout caused Niles library trustees to postpone a June 20 vote on whether or not to enroll in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF).The board will wait until the July meeting to decide.

Library administrators said an anonymous staff-wide vote resulted in overwhelming support for IRMF enrollment, but only one chose to speak before the board. Though most of the nearly two dozen employees in the audiences sat quietly, four expressed opposition and one was undecided.

Full-time employees currently manage their own individual retirement accounts (IRA). In addition to their agreed upon salary or wage, the library provides another 7.5 percent of total annual earnings to be used for IRAs along with any personal contribution employees may choose.

If enrolled in IMRF, a separate tax would be implemented to pay the library’s 8.5 percent minimum contribution. Instead of employees choosing how much to contribute, if any, IRMF would automatically withdrawal 4 percent from paychecks.

Library Director Linda Weiss said during several previous discussions that she could counter the new tax by reducing the library’s regular annual budget.

To be eligible for IMRF, employees must work more than 1,000 hours a year. If enrolled, IMRF administrators would manage the investments of all contributions, however, if IMRF experiences poor returns, the library would be responsible for higher contributions.

IMRF also includes various packages, such as disability benefits and spousal inheritance of some benefits upon death.

Once an institution enrolls in IRMF, it can never withdraw from the program.

Outspoken employees Most of the public speakers said they do not put the library’s 7.5 percent contribution toward their IRA, but instead use it to support their families.

Don Burkhart, a 12-year library employee, said he has traditionally used some of that 7.5 percent to pay bills, but now can’t afford to invest any of that money or his own.

“I am the only person in my household who is working,” Burkhart said. “My wife is unemployed and out of unemployment benefits. She’s too old, over qualified and would deserve too much pay for any job she’s good at. Now she’s going to have to take a minimum wage job, if she can get one.”

Automatically taking the contributions would be detrimental to his family, as Burkhart said losing 10 or more percent of the household income would be too much to overcome.

Burkhart also opposed the rushed manner in which some trustees and administrators were presenting the idea. He suggested waiting until next year if some sort of strict timeline is nearing, emphasizing a need to get all trustees and employees fully informed.

Aside from Weiss, who sits with trustees and regularly speaks, Sue Lempke was the only other employee openly in favor of enrollment. Lempke, a 14year employee, said IMRF would

Correction In the June 21 edition of the Niles Bugle, it was incorrectly stated in the Romanian heritage article headline that the festival takes place in Park Ridge. The festival, in fact, takes place in Niles. Also, the showname “Simon” played by Valerie Waugaman was incorrectly named. Waugaman, in fact, plays Siren.The Bugle apologizes for the error.

allow the library to easily hire employees from other libraries.

“Although I have mixed feelings about some aspects of IMRF – I don’t like how people who retire within a short period of time will only get their 4.5 percent back and without interest – but this is how it’s set up and, in the role I have now, I have to look out for the best interest of the library, long-term,” said Lempke, who is an assistant library director. “I have lost a good staff member because she had years in IRMF from somewhere else and wanted to build on them.”

Carol Jung, a 15-year employee, and Linda Kapuscinski, an 11year employee, both said they also use most or all of their IRA investments for bills.

Deborah Kieres, a 12-year library employee, said she has other retirement plans.

“I don’t have the financial problems like some of the others here, but I’m already invested in my husband’s company pension, I invested in IRAs when I was younger, and I plan on getting social security,” Kieres said.

“I don’t really want anything more taken out of my check for retirement. I’m only part-time at 30 hours a week. I want all of my check.”

The indecisive speaker was Sue Wilsey, a 4-year employee.

Wilsey said her parents died before age 65 and she worries about not living long enough to collect a pension, but likes the idea of being able to pass that pension to a beneficiary.

However, Wilsey also worries about paying into IMRF and then being laid off and unable to find work with another municipal organization. She said the economy has forced

many governments to cut back, and former employees cannot contribute into IMRF if hired to a private company.

Trustee perspective Four of the seven trustees were hesitant, Morgan Dubiel opposed IMRF, and Barbara Nakanishi was in favor of enrolling. Chris Ball was absent.

Newly elected Trustee Karen Dimond was uncomfortable making a decision on something other trustees had gotten two presentations on, but her immediate concern was how high the library’s contribution could go if the economy takes another turn for the worse.

Trustees Linda Ryan and Dennis O’Donovan crunched numbers together, while Danette Matyas declined to offer an opinion.

Nakanishi attempted to pass the IMRF enrollment during the May 24 special board meeting, but even Ryan, a consistent ally, refused the idea and suggested waiting. Dubiel was absent from that May meeting, but came prepared to the June 20 meeting.

“When I run the numbers, it seems there is a small group, particularly at the top, that will be the biggest beneficiaries of this move to IRMF,” Dubiel said.

The two main concerns for Dubiel included the inability to leave IMRF and the rationale for voting on the subject. He said he lacked an understanding of how it became an action item and why the administration waited until the end of the fiscal year to propose “yet another all or nothing scenario.”

“The major drive, when this is presented, is that we are either losing staff or missing out on

great hires because of IMRF,” Dubiel said. “Every time I’ve asked, and I agree, you say our staff is great.This concern should not be new to our ears.”

For employees who do not stay in IMRF and get their 4 percent refunded later in life, without interest, Dubiel said those several years worth of contributions could be better used or could have gained interest in an IRA. “The other thing we’ve never heard, as a board, is that the 401K is not working,” Dubiel continued. “Nobody has ever come to us with an example of a former employee whose 401K failed them. Why fix something that isn’t broken?”

Nakanishi said a few individuals have sought her out personally, but are uncomfortable speaking publicly about their difficulties managing an IRA. “We are one of only three libraries in the old North Suburban Library System that does not belong to IMRF and we’re missing out on everyone else’s free agents,” Nakanishi said. “Besides that, the beauty of IMRF is that it’s a defined benefits pension system and you get a paycheck every couple of weeks until you die, unlike our current IRAs that could run out of money at some point.”

O’Donovan suggested asking for an IMRF representative to visit the library and to meet with the entire staff through multiple meetings, so to hit all shifts.

After the employees get a better chance to form an educated opinion, O’Donovan said, the board can better gauge the repercussions of either decision.

Trustees voted 5-1 to wait until July, with Dubiel the dissenting vote. rkambic@buglenewspapers.com

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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.

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No arrest reports were submitted this week.

Niles Ladislao Montes De Oca Brito, 44, of the 2000 block of W.Tripp, Chicago, was arrested June 15 at 2:47 a.m. near the intersection of Oakton and Ottawa. A Niles police officer on patrol observed a vehicle making an improper lane change, and a traffic stop was conducted.

Upon interviewing the driver it was learned that he did not have proof of valid insurance. A check with the Secretary of State showed the driver’s license was suspended. He was taken into custody and charged with driving with a suspended license.

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Sabrina Morse, 25, of the 7300 block of Claremont, Chicago, was arrested June 14 at 12:30 p.m. in the 8600 block of Dempster.The loss prevention agent for a retail store observed the offender as she was walking on the sales floor with another unidentified female. The LPA observed as they removed price tags from three separate garden tools, and placed three spools of copper wire in a shopping cart. The offender then pushed the cart to a self-checkout lane, where she scanned the garden tool price tags and paid $11.91 in cash for the $311 of copper wire. She then walked out of the store and was stopped by the LPA. Police arrived, and the offender was charged with retail theft. Morse stated she did purchase the wire, but that she was not aware the price tags had been switched.

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Darlus A. Shams, 44, of

the 5400 block of Christina, Chicago, was arrested June 14 at 10:55 a.m. in the 9400 block of Milwaukee. During a traffic stop, a police officer detected a strong odor of alcohol emitting from the driver’s side of the vehicle, and a strong odor of burnt cannabis.

The offender admitted to the officer that he had consumed two bottles of beer. While the offender was exiting his vehicle, an assisting officer observed in plain view what appeared to be loose cannabis on the front passenger’s side floorboard of the vehicle. While trying to retrieve the suspected cannabis from the floor, the assisting officer noticed smoke coming from the vehicle’s middle console. The officer

opened the middle console and observed what appeared to be a glass pipe containing what appeared to be smoldering cannabis inside.The console also contained two medicine bottles containing more suspected cannabis.The offender refused to perform field sobriety tests and was arrested for three charges of DUI drugs, and one count each of driving with a suspended license, possession of drug paraphernalia, and possession of cannabis.

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James P. Mellon, 50, of the 3800 block of N. Kostner,

Chicago, was arrested June 21 at 4:32 p.m. in the 1900 block of S. Cumberland for soliciting business on a roadway.

Romaine Heath, 58, of the 7200 block of S. Vernon, Chicago, was arrested June 22 at 9:46 a.m. for soliciting on a roadway and resisting a peace officer.

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3600 block of N. Whipple, Chicago, was arrested June 23 at 4:30 a.m. near the intersection of Oakton and Algonquin for speeding, driving with a suspended license, and failure to signal while changing lanes.

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Jose L. Barrera, 30, of the 1100 block of N. Kedvale, Chicago, was arrested June 23 at 5:50 p.m. near Dee and Talcott for driving without a valid driver’s license.

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Tina Jogmen, 43, of the 600 block of W. Talcott, Park Ridge, was arrested June 23 at 11:48 p.m. in the 600 block of W. Talcott on a traffic warrant.

Robert Vargas, 24, of the 10400 block of Carol Court, Rosemont, was arrested June 23 at 12:50 a.m.near the intersection of Touhy and Talcott for driving with a revoked driver’s license, speeding, and failure to signal.

Carlos Arce, II, 24, of the

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Park District running smoothly despite illnesses

By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

As politics engulf the Niles Village Board and Niles Public Library, the Niles Park District is said to be in good shape despite barely having enough commissioners healthy enough to govern the organization.

The Park Board consists of five commissioners, but Elaine Heinen and Bill Terpinas were hospitalized last month, causing the May 15 meeting to be canceled when Chuck Barbaglia needed to see a doctor. A meeting was held on May 23 when Barbaglia could join the remaining two commissioners, Ray Czarnik and

Dennis O’Donovan.

The June 19 meeting was then in question when Barbaglia was admitted to the hospital on June 13 for congestive heart failure and held until June 18. However, Barbaglia attended the meeting and create a legal quorum required to do business.

“I felt all right, but they kept holding me overnight day after day,” Barbaglia said.“My daughter says I’m on the road to recovery though, no surgery needed. Just rest.”

Barbaglia said his legs were swollen and hospital staff needed time to remove the accumulated fluids from his body.

Heinen is recovering from a

broken hip, Barbaglia said, and Terpinas is still under medical care for a severe infection to a cut on his elbow.

“So far we’ve been able to meet and conduct business, but we obviously wish good health upon all our commissioners and staff, and we always want our loyal voters to be represented in full,” said Czarnik, the board’s president. “By the next board meeting, hopefully, we should be OK.” Czarnik said he’s unfamiliar with but is now researching the procedures for remote communication if commissioners are unable to travel, and even the procedures for replacing

commissioners if one should step down.

That likelihood is growing now that Barbaglia has put his house up for sale after his wife’s death.

Barbaglia, who has served on the Park Board for 16 years, said he’s still uncertain but open to offers on the house. If he moves to a new house, Niles has already been ruled out.

Amidst all the health concerns on the board, O’Donovan said the staff’s day-to-day work is a big relief.

“It’s fortunate that the park district is run really, really great,” O’Donovan said. “We don’t have any major catastrophes where people might have differing

opinions on a solution. Nobody is disgruntled and nobody needs fired. We always want all commissioners to speak their mind on big issues. Luckily, we have none right now.”

Barbaglia agreed, saying the commitment and strong work ethic starts with the top administrators and goes to the very last volunteer.

“The park district functions better than the whole village,” Barbaglia said. “We don’t have their problems.We don’t need or want to fire people. We built an organization that runs smooth and has no trouble executing a vision.” rkambic@buglenewspapers.com

Niles Library goes on record with audio decision

By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

Just like he promised, Library Trustee Morgan Dubiel got audio recordings of board meetings posted online.

During the June 20 Niles Library Board meeting, Dubiel proposed a change to the organization’s bylaws that would require all open board meetings to be recorded. Just before the vote, he also included a clause about uploading audio files to the Internet. Trustees approved the motion unanimously and moved on without discussion.

Most meeting minutes are approved at the following monthly meeting and then

posted on the library website next to the matching agenda and date. Now, a link to the audio recording will also be posted after the following meeting.

The library abruptly stopped recording the open portion of board meetings during the April 25 session. Dubiel immediately protested the decision, saying local, county and state politics are troublesome and a reduction in transparency would lump the library into that stigma.

However, it was unclear who had made the decision to stop recording. Library Director Linda Weiss said only the board can decide to stop recording meetings, but Board President Barbara Nakanishi said she made

no such decision either.

Two months later, it’s still unknown who decided against keeping verbatim records of the public meetings.

The Illinois Open Meetings Act requires that executive sessions be recorded, in case the public entity is brought to court and a judge wants to know how a decision was reached. However, the law only requires written minutes be kept. The library has traditionally compiled summaries

of discussions for its minutes.

Recording the public portions of meetings is voluntary, where state law is concerned. For the Niles Public Library, its principal document now requires audio recording.

This is the second time trustees considered posting audio files online. During the Sept. 28 Dubiel proposed the idea but backed down after attorney Dennis Walsh said recording public portions of meetings was

not required by law, let alone posting those recordings online.

Other trustees were equally willing to dismiss the idea, citing bad arguments and side conversations as reasons against making recordings more easily accessible. CDs of board meetings were available upon request at the time. CDs would no longer be available if the April 25 decision to stop recording meetings was upheld. rkambic@buglenewspapers.com

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Guest Columnist

Remembering the 4th of July Remembering the 4th of July shouldn’t be hard, right? There are fireworks,a parade,and you’ve likely been invited to a barbeque or get-together. But, given that July 4th or Independence Day is a celebration of the birth of America what do you really remember about it?

May I suggest taking ten minutes or so from your 4th of July day celebration to recall and share what America’s independence is all about? Take a moment to read the Declaration (there’s a link to it at the end of this article) and then share it with your fellow celebrants.

See the signatures at the bottom of the page? Those represent real

people and real lives. The 56 Signers of the Declaration relying on the protection of God pledged: “… our Lives, our Fortunes and our Sacred Honor.” When Patrick Henry said, “Give me liberty or give me death” this was not an empty quote. They really were putting their lives and all they had on the line.

Their average age was 45, 18 were businessmen, 14 were wealthy farmers and four were

doctors – all in all they represented the 1% of their age. In signing the Declaration they immediately became traitors and wanted criminals. One, Charles Carroll of Maryland was a Catholic with the remainder Protestant Christians with one active clergyman, John Witherspoon of New Jersey. 17 of the signers went on to serve in the military during the American Revolution.

Many lost all they had including the lives of their wives and children. They were hunted and if captured treated very poorly. They lent large personal fortunes to the Revolutionary Government and were never repaid. But, from great trials

come great men – they went on to become governors, Supreme Court Justices, two – John Adams and Thomas Jefferson became President.

Take a long look at the grievances spelled out in the Declaration. You’ll see a people long used to individual liberty and now oppressed. Their rights were being eliminated, reduced and crushed. We often hear about “taxation without representation,” but the revolt was about many injustices and attacks on liberty. Do any of them seem familiar?

As you celebrate this year remember that at one time America, the land we enjoy today,

was just a dream.The fundamental American ideas summarized on our coins: “Liberty,” “In God We Trust” and “E Pluribus Unum” weren’t just phrases, but a way of life.As you put your hand on your heart and sing God Bless America, as you practice the liberties of Freedom of Association and of Thought, as you enjoy yourself on America’s Birthday, remember not only those that gave all for the liberties you enjoy today, remember that liberty is fleeting.

Without your remembrance and dedication it is easily lost.

See the entire transcript of the Declaration at http://www. archives.gov/exhibits/charters/ declaration_transcript.html

the health of the new calf that it receives its mother’s milk within two hours of being born – it gets important antibodies that way. As soon as the students fill up a very large bottle, the mama is released.

She turns around quickly, anxious to see where her baby is. When she sees that the vet students are feeding her baby with a bottle, she calms down. That is the only milk the baby will get from its mama. Cows are kept for milk for human consumption, and mama must be returned to the farm as soon as possible. The calves are kept at the Birth Center for a few days in small pens labeled with their date of birth, weight and name. The babies generally weigh between 120 – 140 lbs.

I made a wonderful memory petting a 6-hour-old newborn calf. The calves, the lambs, and the piglets are all precious! A vet student was holding a newborn piglet and allowed me to gently stroke it. But when the tiny animal let out a loud squeal, the student immediately returned it to its mother who was confined in a laying-on-her-side position, nursing her 11 other newborns, in a contraption that looked more than a little uncomfortable to me.

We also visited the enormous barn where the farmers had brought in their prize sheep.

The farmers demonstrated how they shear off the wool. I wondered why the lambs were all wearing little coats. I told one of the farmers that I was from Chicago and asked him why. He responded with, “Now why do you suppose they are?” I thought for a moment and said, “Well, it probably gets kinda cold in the barn here at night, and the coats will keep the lambs warm.” He looked at me in disbelief. When he realized I wasn’t kidding, that that really was my best guess, he said, “Actually, it’s to keep their wool coats clean!” That farmer is probably still telling that story to this day!

City girls can learn a lot at the State Fair.

Of course, the State Fair also has all kinds of rides, exhibition halls, and lots and lots of good food. All good stuff. But being a city girl, I go to see the animals.

Joe and I have been to the Minnesota State Fair several years in a row now. This year it’ll run from August 23rd to September 3rd, Labor Day. But this summer,we’re planning to drive down to Springfield for the Illinois State Fair, which will run from August 9th – 19th. It’ll be our first time there. I don’t know if it’ll be as big as Minnesota’s – but I know we’re in for some good old-fashioned fun!

Guest Columnist

Summertime and State Fairs It’s summer time and the kids are off from school. Many people are planning summer vacations. I know we’re all city people around here, but have you ever been to a State Fair?

When I first met my husband, Joe Nakanishi, I thought he might be from Tokyo, so I was really surprised to learn that he’s actually from Minnesota. His

grandparents all came from Japan,just as my grandparents all came from Poland.

I’d never been to Minnesota til Joe and I started dating, got serious,

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and he took me up to White Bear Lake to meet his mother.That trip was my first time in the “Etoile du Nord” (Star of the North) State, and home of “10,000 lakes” as they boast on their license plates. It was also my first time at a State Fair. The Minnesota State Fair in Saint Paul is the largest and supposedly the best in the country.

My absolute favorite part is the Miracle of Birth Center. You can observe calves, lambs and piglets being born. And you can pet these precious animals just hours later.This is really something for a city girl like me! When I watched my first cow laboring and then giving birth, I thought about how stressful it must have been for her to have been hauled off her home on the farm and down to this birthing center, this unfamiliar place, where hundreds of people were watching her.But the Miracle of Birth Center is immediately adjacent to the University of Minnesota Veterinary Medicine School, and the Center is crawling with vets, so if anything goes wrong, those animals are in good hands. Have you ever seen a newborn calf struggle to stand up for the first time? The mama nudges her newborn to assist it. Vet students usher the new mama into a holding pen and milk her. It’s essential for

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Letter to the Editor

‘Starting fires’ in Morton Grove Rumors have recently come about and certain individuals who will not be named are starting fires in Morton Grove who aren’t even worth wasting newspaper ink to even mention.

These people and the entire populous of the Village of Morton Grove need a short lesson in how local municipal governmental agencies or a “public body” actually functions. There are two types of meetings, regular or “open” session meetings for the public to attend and see and hear about what’s happening in town. “Closed” session meetings are not open to the public but minutes are taken and these are recorded for possible future

use for possible litigation, if necessary, and later destroyed when decided upon by that certain public body at a later date.

Everything is described in detail in the Illinois Open Meetings Act (5 ILCS 120) with specifics on what topics are discussed in closed session and how open meetings are published and held for the local residents.

Personnel, real estate, litigation and labor negotiations (unions) are the most talked about items in closed session. Public officials have explained how vital and important, and against the law, it is to not leak and disseminate any information from closed session meetings for several reasons.

This is why closed sessions are

utilized. It is a tool to discuss the hiring, disciplinary action, firing or other issues with personnel as well as discuss the probability of a developer or business coming to town and other real estate topics. If real estate and development are discussed within a community before the necessary applications, permits and licenses are applied for; it enables other municipalities to persuade, snag or steal a developer or business owner with a unique concept or proposal to do business in their town. Finally and more times than not and as equally important, litigation matters, contracts and issues with labor or the workforce of a municipality or governmental

agency when applicable are also discussed behind closed doors.

A communities’ citizenship must band together during our current hard times we are all facing and need to come together and thus utilize our individual strengths to bring about positive change. This is why you are seeing more people becoming involved in financial task forces at all levels of local government entities recently. Fellow residents of this village need to become more involved if they see an issue they want answers to or want their questions answered. Once an idea or concept becomes public, residents of local communities are enabled through the use

of regular meetings, special meetings, workshops and other communication tools with their local elected officials to bring about change through new and fresh ideas, civility in public discourse, respective discussion, open communication and/or open dialogue.

Rumors are just that and facts are facts such as these old sayings, “don’t believe anything you hear and half of what you see,” and “numbers talk and people lie.”

In retrospect, in Australia people say, “it coulda been worse mate, it coulda been me!” and “no matter how bad it gets, it only gets better.”

Eric M. Poders Morton Grove

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H o ro s c o p e s

Across

1 Treble symbol 5 Knock for a loop 9 Red Delicious, e.g.

14 Fishing need 15 [Lightbulb!]

16 Bay Area county 17 Landed on a perch 18 Confidenceinspiring 20 Polite egotist’s musical request?

(Beatles) 22 “Just __ naturally” 23 Dr.’s field 24 Paranormal 28 Uppercase letters, briefly 30 Weep and wail 33 “__ turn is it?”

34 Paper towel unit 35 GI no-show 36 Adamant egotist’s musical request?

(Doris Day) 39 Barely made, with “out” 40 Wild and crazy 41 They may be faith-based or quantum

42 Boxing count 43 Quick on one’s feet 44 “Kings are __ gods”: Shakespeare’s “Pericles” 45 Red, Yellow or Black 46 “So-o-o-o good!”

47 Needy egotist’s musical request?

(Supremes) 55 Fettuccine Alfredo topping, e.g.

56 A mere step away 57 “The Threepenny Opera” composer Kurt 58 Walked heavily 59 Sandwich seller 60 Box for Beeb watchers 61 William and Harry, to Charles 62 Black cat, to some

Down

1 Show appreciation at a show 2 Quiet time 3 New York canal 4 Greek salad cheese 5 Run the show 6 Really good (at) 7 Fervor 8 Leisure 9 Gets a smile out of 10 Peeled with a knife 11 Puritanical 12 Bit of poetry 13 Subj. including grammar 19 Sales rep’s giveaway 21 Oregon’s capital 24 Little hooter 25 Fail in the clutch 26 Group of witches 27 Like many flea market items 28 Groanworthy, as a joke 29 Friend in war 30 “Don’t __ the small stuff!”

31 Punchiness 32 Make holy

34 Lion’s warning 35 Declare with confidence 37 Convenience for Northeastern toll-paying drivers 38 “Remember the __!”

43 In good taste 44 Fixes securely (in) 45 T-shirt size 46 City nicknamed “The Heart of Georgia” 47 Canadian tribe 48 Eye, to Yvette 49 Packs away dishes?

50 Dollar rival 51 Reverse, in word processing 52 Rain really hard 53 Like 61-Across 54 “__ Brockovich” 55 100 lbs.

Land on your feet.

A few shakeups from the past week could leave you up in the air. Rest assured that, like a cat, you won’t fall down no matter what changes or pressures are brought to bear this week.

Nurture the promptings of moral sense. In the week ahead, those who want to win at all costs may suggest ways to take advantage of loopholes. Stick to high moral ground, even if it seems unpopular.

Open the fortune cookie and read the message, but take it with a grain of salt. Enjoy assurances that things are going well in the week ahead. However, this is not a good week to launch initiatives.

Fixate on fine-tuning friend and foe. In the week to come, don’t get distracted by someone’s charm.

Those who help you are not always your friends and those who oppose you are not always enemies.

You don’t need to climb Jacob’s ladder to heighten experiences.

There may be more than one instance during the week ahead when you will be tempted to shake things up just to show your importance.

If you wait for perfect conditions, nothing would ever be achieved. But in the upcoming week, starting a key undertaking under poor conditions will only slow you down. Hold off on initiatives.

Virtue in the absence of opportunity is hardly a moral triumph.

It may be easy for you to criticize others unless you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. During the week ahead, refrain from value judgments.

There are no dress rehearsals for life. In the week to come, you might be faced by challenges that you are completely unprepared to handle. Don’t make crucial decisions until you are sure of your part.

The wise does at once what the fool does at last. You have been procrastinating, so your money seems to seep out of your pocket. In the week ahead, put a stopper on a financial drain.

Get behind the eight ball before the eight ball knocks you out of place. In the week to come, you might find that strains and stresses take their toll. Avoid making any crucial changes or decisions.

If you hike in the wild, be prepared to wrestle a bear. An exploration of the unknown could put you up against something bigger than yourself. Stick to what you know in the week to come.

There is no shame in being a geek when a geeky problem arises. The dictionary is a good tool that you shouldn’t be ashamed to use in the week ahead.

Verify the facts before committing.

SUDOKU

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Previous puzzle ’s answers Jumbles: • FEIGN • PIVOT • MOHAIR • YEARLY

Answer:

What the deadbeat looked for when his girl told him to get a job -- ANOTHER GIRL

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INSIDE: Maine South product Brian Schlitter working hard to get back to majors after Tommy John surgery, page 13

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By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

They say legends are made in the postseason.

That was the case for Plainfield Central’s Morgan Vogt.

While she had a strong regular season, she turned her game up a notch in the playoffs and helped the Wildcats win their first sectional championship in program history.

For those performances, Vogt has been named the 2012 Voyager Media Softball Player of the Year.

Vogt finished the season with a .411 batting average, 51 hits, 38 runs, 25 RBI and seven doubles offensively. In her first year pitching since a freshman, she went 12-3 with a 1.48 ERA. “I’ve been surprised with how good (I threw),” Vogt stated. “It’s exciting to throw again. I’m having fun because I’m doing good but I wanted to enjoy my senior year.”

In the playoffs though is where she really shined.

She led the team to a regional title, blanking Waubonsie Valley on the mound and getting three hits at the plate (single, double and triple), while driving home a pair of runs.

In the sectional semifinal, she held Neuqua Valley to one first inning run as the Wildcats rallied to win 2-1. Then in the sectional final, she again limited Naperville North to one first inning run.

Offensively her double led to the first run of the game for Central in the bottom of the third and she later drove home an RBI for an insurance run in a 3-1 win.

Despite a loss in the supersectionals, Vogt had a clutch two-RBI double with one out in the top of the seventh to tie the game.

Several years down the road her remarkable run to lead her team in the postseason will still be remembered.

“Morgan stepped up and led this team to the Supersectional,” Central coach Anne Campbell

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said. “She is an outstanding outfielder, but really showed her versatility when she pitched again this year.She had a breakout year offensively, she was one of the top two hitters all year. She finishes her four-year career with a .341 BA and her name in our record book numerous times.”

SPECIAL MENTION: MAEVE McGUIRE T h e University of Georgia recruit had a stellar season at the plate for Benet.

She had 16 homers from the leadoff position, to go along with 22 doubles, 48 RBI, 69 runs scored and a .528 batting average.

“She is a game-changer, teams pitch around her from the very first at-bat,” Benet coach Jerry Schilf said. “I was told our regional semifinal opponent’s strategy was to throw the first pitch for a strike, and the rest of the pitches for balls with the hopes she would swing at something out of the strike zone.

She went one for two with a double, two RBI, three runs and three walks. She was one shy of the IHSA record for doubles in a season as a sophomore with 26, she is two shy of the single season HR record with 16 and as far as I can tell she has more extra base hits this season than anyone one else in the history of the sport in Illinois. 40 of her 65 hits are for extra bases.”

The rest of the Voyager Media All-Area softball team is:

JESSIE ANDREE Andree, who transferred from Hinsdale South after her freshman year, fit right in to Downers South’s potent lineup as its leadoff hitter and will be See ALL-AREA, page 15

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Schlitter working hard to get back to majors

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Maine South product Brian Schlitter started the 2012 season pitching near Daytona Beach with the Daytona (Fla.) Cubs. He then himself in Kodak, Tenn.—just east of Knoxville and north of the Great Smoky Mountains—as a member of the Tennessee Smokies, the Cubs’ Class AA affiliate.

SPOTLIGHT The Park Ridge resident certainly is working hard to get back to the majors and his favorite team, the Chicago Cubs, for whom he pitched briefly in 2010. He was recently moved back to the Daytona Cubs where he picked up a hold in his last outing.

Schlitter, selected by the Philadelphia Phillies in the 16th round of the 2007 draft, is a lifelong Cubs fan who grew up watching the North Siders.

He ended up getting traded from the Phils to the Cubs in 2008 for pitcher Scott Eyre—a development he deemed was “a nice surprise.”

He spent 2009 at Tennessee and started the 2010 campaign with the Iowa Cubs—the Photo Courtesy of Roger C. Hoover

See HARD, page 16

Maine South alum Brian Schlitter is trying to work his way back to the major leagues.

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Sports ALL-AREA Continued from page 11 a fixture there for the next two seasons. She hit a robust .508 with a .567 on-base percentage and was 15-for-25 with runners in scoring position.

“She’s an outstanding leadoff hitter,” said DGS coach Ron Havelka. “She did a nice job at second base for us and set the table at the beginning of the order.”

CAILEY BAKER The Plainfield Central senior catcher was as clutch as they come, both offensively and defensively.

She tagged out runners at the plate in both the sectional final and supersectional, while driving home the go-ahead run in the top of the seventh against Moline in the supersectional. Finished the season with a .424 batting average, 53 hits, 32 RBI and nine doubles.

“I think Cailey is the best catcher in the area,” Campbell said. “She is the total package, outstanding defensively and has led the team offensively for two years.”

Magro said. “She allowed no home runs. Of her five losses, she deserved to lose only one of them (vs Trinity). The other four were our inability to make some plays causing unearned runs. Her last loss in the regional championship was Hef at her finest: 12 innings of shutout ball and then giving up 2 unearned on no hits in the 13th inning (16 K’s and 4 hits). She threw four no hitters, including one perfect game. She is a fierce competitor who just loves to play the game.”

DANI KNAAK Junior centerfielder batted .429 with a .531 on base percentage, while throwing out six runners at the plate.

“She has been with me since freshman year,”Bolingbrook coach Jean Ryan-Molk said. “She led the team in batting average. She is a lefty slapper and on almost all the time. She has great speed. Dani is all over the place in the outfield, she owns it.”

KATY LaCIVITA

Junior first baseman batted .377 with 40 hits, 33 RBI, 10 doubles and three homers for Plainfield East.

“She was a big spark plug for us right from the start,” East coach Chris Morris said.“She hit a home run in the first game of the season and took off from there. She was awesome at the plate for us all season long.”

LaCivita, who will continue playing collegiately at Loyola, was Downers South’s rock behind the plate for the past three seasons.

The four-year varsity player spent most of her senior year as the DH after undergoing shoulder surgery last January, but caught towards the end of the season. She hit .357 with a team-high 5 homers and 44 RBIs. “I thought she was very instrumental in the success of our pitchers over the years,” said Havelka.“She had a great career at our school.”

TRESA FAHRNER

WHITNEY LANPHIER

Junior shortstop batted .445 with 28 RBI, five homers, 14 stolen bases and scored 30 runs for Joliet West.

Plainfield South junior hit .382 with 42 hits, 12 doubles, 31 RBI and 28 runs scored.

“Whitney is definitely an important part of our team,” Singler said.“Whitney was able to overcome a leg surgery this past winter to return to our team as a big leader. She is our catalyst and a very tough out. She has one of the quickest bats around and very smart on the bases. She is a wall at third base for us and is very talented. She is committed to play at SIUE after graduation. We are very excited to have her back for a fourth year.”

JUSSE BUNN

HALEY GERL Senior catcher for JCA batted .439 with 19 doubles, 58 hits and 30 RBI and was a three-year starter.

ELAINE HEFLIN Downers North pitcher went 16-5 with an ERA of .36 in 138 innings.She struck out 244 batters, while walking just 30.

“Heflin was dominant on the mound, averaging almost two strikeouts per inning and giving up a hit every three innings,” Downers North coach Mark

JACKIE LILEK Posted a 10-2 record with a 1.76 ERA for Minooka. She struck out 73 batters and walked only

33 in 83 innings pitched. At the plate, she batted .287 and scored 15 runs.

ALYSSA MANNUCCI Junior batted .392 with 47 hits, nine doubles, four homers, 21 RBI and 36 runs for Plainfield South.

“Alyssa has been a tremendous asset to our team,” Singler said.

“She really stepped her game up this season. She has worked hard to get faster, stronger and improve her game at the plate. She is one of the best base runners out there.

She is very solid in the field and simply a tough shortstop with tremendous range. She has also stepped in as a leader this year as our team captain, three-year varsity starter, stat leader in our record books and team MVP two years in a row.

“She is committed to play at Loyola after graduation. We are very excited to have her back for a fourth year.”

ANNIE MOLEK Plainfield East junior went 20-11 on the mound with 152 strikeouts. At the plate she had 36 hits, 11 doubles and 26 RBI for regional champs.

“Annie has been phenomenal,” Morris said. “She pitched almost every game for us and pitched well.

“She’s not overpowering, but she moves the ball around. I can’t say enough about her on the mound. She hit the ball well this year.”

KAITLYN MULLARKEY One of Maine South’s leading hitters for a second-straight year, Mullarkey batted cleanup, batted over .400 and enjoyed several multi-hit games, including hitting for the cycle against Maine West.

“She works hard to be the best that she can, and by her doing that she makes others work harder,” said Maine South coach Emmy Pasier. “She is one of the purest hitters to come out of Maine South.”

KALEIGH NAGLE Junior from Plainfield Central went 11-4 on the mound with a 1.60 ERA. At the plate she batted .358, with 43 hits, eight doubles, 25 RBI and 27 runs.

“She’s a versatile player who

THE BUGLE JUNE 28, 2012 has done an outstanding job on the mound, but really shines at shortstop,” Campbell said.“She has great range and a very strong arm.

Kaleigh is one of those players who leaves it all on the field every game and plays very instinctively.”

SARA NOVAK Batted .459 with a team-best 30 RBI for Minooka and scored a team-high 31 runs.

As a pitcher, Novak was 14-3 with a 1.40 ERA. She posted eight complete games and struck out 217 batters, while walking 43.

MARISSA PANKO Sophomore shortstop hit .587 with 74 hits, 14 doubles, four triples, 35 RBI, 50 runs and 15 stolen bases for Benet.

“As the No. 2 hitter, she makes people pay when they pitch around Maeve,” Schilf stated. “She’s a sure-handed shortstop that lead team to third place in Class 4A in 2011. She has many D-1 schools looking at her, including schools from the Big Ten. She is leading the DuPage county area in hitting.”

MARIA PRETE Prete not only is a slick fielder —“She was the rock of our infield,” said Westmont coach Sue Zapinski—she’s also the Sentinels’ top hitter. Prete was Westmont’s team leader in batting average (.434), home runs (4), doubles (15), on-base percentage (.500) and slugging percentage (.708) while hitting third in the lineup.

“She took charge in a good way, and that was really important for us,” Zapinski said.

DOMINIQUE ROA Third baseman batted .345 with 40 hits, 28 RBI and seven doubles for Plainfield Central. She had both game-winning RBI in two sectional wins.

“What makes Dominique a great third baseman is her throwing consistency,” Campbell said. “She did not have a throwing error all year, and very few fielding errors.

She was a vacuum at third, but really helped our team offensively this year. Dominique’s play both offensively and defensively were huge in our post season run this year.”

JULIANNE RURKA The Benet sophomore,two-time ESCC all-conference selection batted .555 with 66 hits, 10

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doubles, four triples, four homers, 52 RBI and 47 runs scored.

“She led team in hitting as a freshman with a .472 batting average and followed that up her sophomore season, batting .555,” Schilf said. “Julianne is a catcher during the summer but plays third for the Redwings. Her glove at third has no equal.”

DALE RYNDAK Sophomore pitcher and center fielder from Downers North batted .386 with 34 RBI, nine homers and eight doubles. On the mound she was 12-2 with a .61 ERA in 103 innings. She struck out 129 and walked only nine.

“Dale can do it all; another dominant pitcher who also bats third and can play anywhere on the field,” Magro said. “She would be the No. 1 pitcher on 99% of the teams in Illinois but she shares the duties with Hef and never complains. At the plate she hits for average and power. She was second in homers and RBI on the team this year and led it in average.”

MICHELLE SPILLMAN Romeoville senior led team with a .371 batting average to go along with five doubles, four triples and four homers, with 18 RBI. “She has been our power lefty hitter,”Romeoville coach Christina Douglas said.“She led the team in home runs and RBI. Michelle has developed into a well-rounded student athlete who has worked hard to be where she is today. I truly believe if Michelle continues to work hard great things will come at Purdue North Central.”

TAYLOR WEISSENHOFER Lockport senior pitcher went 22-5 with a 1.09 ERA, including a no-hitter in the regional semifinal against Plainfield North. She struck out 266 and walked just 40.

EMILY YORK Burst onto the scene as a freshman for Benet. Batted .459 with 56 hits, 10 doubles, four homers and 63 RBI. “She played a flawless first base in 2012 with no errors in over 200 chances,” Schilf said.

“She drove in an area leading 63 runs, while hitting from the sixth spot in the Benet order.”

Mark Gregory and Mike Sandrolini also contributed

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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 Tom Vachon, Plainfield East Keenan Kelly, Maine South Zach Melone, JCA Caleb Kissel, Plainfield North Connor Kopach, Downers North Dan Sullivan, Lockport 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 Austin Mastela, Lockport 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 Caleb Kissel, Plainfield North Josh Altmann, Lockport Nick Sharrow, Plainfield East Kevin Ross, Niles West Dan Sullivan, Lockport Ryan Czachor, Notre Dame Zach Zyburt, Plainfield North Joe Cresta, Plainfield North Colton Smith, Plainfield North Matt Walsh, Notre Dame

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HARD Continued from page 13 organization’s Class AAA team.

The right-hander then realized a lifelong dream: being called up to the Cubs.

“I rooted for them growing up,” he said.“I just enjoyed going to Wrigley Field and watching baseball, just watching the Cubs. Then to work through the system and get a call-up was very nice and a great surprise.”

Schlitter vividly recalls stepping onto the mound at the Friendly Confines for his big league debut on June 28. He entered the game in a relief role vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates. And yes, he was nervous.

“It was nice,”he said.“My family was all there, so they got to see that. Just getting into my first game was an amazing feeling.

If there’s not (some butterflies), then there’s something wrong with you, but they go away after

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the first pitch. I had a lot of fun.”

But Schlitter found himself on the move after the 2010 season.

The Yankees picked him up off waivers in early January, 2011.

Then New York let him go, and Philadelphia acquired him a month later.

Throughout that tumultuous off-season, Schlitter was experiencing problems with his right elbow. Major League Baseball ruled that his elbow issues started with the Cubs, so it sent Schlitter back to Chicago.

Schlitter tried to rehab his elbow throughout the spring, but it didn’t respond. Eventually, an MRI revealed that the ligament was slightly torn, and he had Tommy John surgery late last June.

“No one ever wants to have surgery,” he said, “but once you get over the fact that you need it and it (the elbow) will be strong, it’s a little bit of a relief.”

The Cubs, he said, put him on a strict post-surgery regiment.

“The Cubs have a great rehab

Chayanze Stirba, Plainfield East ERA Kevin Duchene, JCA Jake Herron, Joliet West Danny Hyde, Notre Dame Zach Miller, Downers North Matt Testa, JCA Brendan Miller, Plainfield North Joe Cresta, Plainfield North John Chignoli, JCA Brian Glowicki, Downers South Troy Southard, Downers North Mark DeYoung, Plainfield Central Eric Duzan, Lockport Julian Clouse, Plainfield South 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 Joe Cresta, Plainfield North Kevin Duchene, JCA Brian Glowicki, Downers South Kyle Colletta, Niles West Nick Davito, Lockport Evan Martens, Lockport Steve Waldrop, Bolingbrook Julian Clouse, Plainfield South 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 Joe Cresta, Plainfield North Brendan Miller, Plainfield North Steve Waldrop, Bolingbrook Brian Glowicki, Downers South

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process that they put you through,” he explained. “You go to physical therapy for the first two months, and that’s just to get your natural motion back.

You don’t start throwing until you get out of physical therapy.

I didn’t start throwing until late in the year (last year).”

Schlitter said the thought never entered his mind as to whether or not his surgically repaired elbow would hold up.

“It’s good,” he said. “It’s a new arm, as they say. It’s pain free; after I throw, I ice it and just go through my business as normal.”

Schlitter proved that his elbow and arm were sound at Daytona. His fastball averaged 92 mph, and he posted a 1.80 ERA with nine strikeouts over eight innings of work as a reliever.The Smokies then came calling.

“Yeah, I was happy to get it (the call-up to Tennessee),” he said. “I’m just trying to work my way back up. I understand that it’s going to take a little bit of

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time coming out of surgery, but it was nice.”

Through mid-May, Schlitter had appeared in four games with the Smokies (all in relief), picking up one save and striking out seven.

“I’m just trying to come out of this rehab the best I can, and get my innings, get my work in, not worry about what the front office is going to do and worry about what I can control,” he said. “I look forward to getting back there and whatever plans they have for me, I just have to wait and see.”

Schlitter’s coach at Maine South, Bill Milano, believes Schlitter possess both the physical tools and mental wherewithal to return to the Cubs.

“With Brian’s demeanor, nothing really bothered him,” Milano said. “I’ve know Brian since he was a 13-year-old kid.

He goes with the flow, and that lends itself to not getting too high or too low.You wouldn’t know it

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if he was getting shellacked or had a shutout going for him.

“He always improved (at Maine South). He was a better pitcher here as a senior than as a junior. He just kept getting better after he left here.”

Schlitter, whose younger brother, Kevin, and younger sisters Kaitlyn and Kelly also graduated from Maine South, posted a 9-1 record his senior year (2004). Interestingly, he and former teammate Adam Rosales, a two-time all-stater at Maine South, were teammates and roommates playing winter ball in Mexico during the 2010-11 off-season. Rosales is currently in the Oakland Athletics’ organization, and saw action in a combined 104 games with the A’s during the 2010 and 2011 seasons.

“It was fun,” said Schlitter, referring to his prep career at Maine South. “We were always decent and always gave everyone a good game.” mike@buglenewspapers.com

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Chicagoland Speedway unveils new logo

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

The Chicagoland Speedway kicked off its two upcoming Summer NASCAR weekends Summer Beach Party at Oak Street Beach in Chicago.

The party featured NASCAR drivers Danica Patrick, a Roscoe Illinois native, Ricky Stenhouse Jr.,the 2011 NASCAR Nationwide Series Champion and Justin Allgaier, the winner of the 2011 Chicagoland Speedway race.

The Speedway also unveiled its new logo, which features a rendering of the Chicago skyline, something they wanted to incorporate to the look and feel of the Speedway.

“We wanted to bring the iconic Chicago skyline to our logo and to the Speedway,” said Speedway President Scott Paddock. “Around 40 percent of our fans for the September race are from out of state, so we want to give them some of the look and feel of Chicago.”

Paddock said more changes will take place, such as the look of the trams being modeled after the Chicago subway system.

“As we kickoff our 11th year as NASCAR’s home in Chicago, we are proud to host two major event weekends of racing for one of the most watched and attended sports in the country. Each year we welcome thousands of guests from all 50 states and several different countries who expect to see elements of Chicago when they come to an event at our facility, and we intend to deliver on that,” Paddock told fans.

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr., from left, Justin Algier and Danica Patrick helped introduce their new logo at a beach party Sunday.

He also announced a renewed partnership with another Chicago name.

“In addition to our new branding, we’re proud to have our partners at Levy Restaurants, a long-time staple of the Chicago sports and restaurant scene, committed to enhancing the food and beverage experience by bringing classic Chicago foods and introducing signature offerings to the Speedway,” he

said. “Their expertise will allow fans to experience one of the world’s greatest cities each time they visit.”

While Chicago classics like the Italian beef, Chicagostyle hot dog and other local favorites will star on the new menu, Chicagoland Speedway and Levy have also collaborated to create several new signature items that can only be found at the Speedway.

The Blueberry Moonshine, the Chicken and Waffle Sandwich, Brisket Slider and “The Intimidator” Dog, fully loaded with homemade mac and cheese and crispy bacon, are just a few new items that will debut at Chicagoland Speedway in 2012.

The Speedway will bring other elements of Chicago to fans that will enhance the overall guest experience, including

integrating iconic architectural elements from the city, on-site entertainment, as well as new strategic partnerships with Chicago area-based businesses.

For tickets to any Chicagoland Speedway event, call 1-888-629-RACE (7223).

For more information on Chicagoland Speedway, stay connected on Twitter and Facebook or by visiting www.

ChicagolandSpeedway.com.

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Business & Real Estate

Guaranteeing good luck in the workplace Q. I see people who seem to be born with a rabbit’s foot in their pocket that works. They show up at the right time, say the right thing, and usually get what they want. Are they lucky or smart?

A. People who seem to be born under a lucky star are benefiting about 80 percent from smarts and 20 percent from luck. What these means is most of us can discover a lot more luck in our careers if we only learn the right tools.

Words are not cheap when it comes to getting what you want on the job. Words are actually quite hypnotic. You can use language in ways that make

people go out of their way to help you or go out of their way to harm you.

Here is a simple example. Next time you call a customer service person, pay attention to what you say after they ask,“How can I help you!” Do you immediately start blaming them for your current problem? Another option would be to pause and say pleasantly,“I am sure you can help me,” and then describe what you need.

You may even get one of those companies where the representatives ask, “How can I give you excellent service today!” You can then reply, “I am sure you will!”

The point I’m making is that your choice of language will either put people around you into a cooperative mood or make them feel hostile. You have the power to choose your language and thus a lot of power over

your “luck.”

The biggest problem I see in clients I coach is their unawareness of the effects of their habitual language. If we have a habit of blaming people, defending ourselves or pointing out what others do wrong, we stop seeing how people react.

Then we chalk up bad reactions to bad luck rather than our choice of words.

If you want to discover more luck, spend a week pretending a reality show is taping you at work.

At the end of each conversation, review the tape. What words did you choose, how did others respond, what did you want, and were there other words you could have used?

Once you see that you have the power to change your language, you’ll also see you have the power to change your “luck.”You won’t need lucky stars or rabbit’s

feet when you learn to use words as your good luck charm.

The last word(s) Q. I am certain I don’t have my ideal job. I also can’t see how I can ever get that job when I’m stuck working in a position that I only do to pay bills. Is there a way to bridge the gap between a dead-end job and the job you dream about?

A. Yes, stop treating this job like a waste of time and seek out responsibilities that make you qualified for your dream job.

If you can’t grow where you’re planted, you’ll never be ready for your ideal position.

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. (c) 2012 INTERPERSONAL EDGE

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Making a case for non-retirement savings

By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Media Services

Reader Dale wrote in about an interesting tax situation that can arise during retirement. While he was working, he dutifully saved as much as he could in his 401(k), thinking that he would benefit from being in a lower tax bracket when he retired.

When he did in fact retire, most of his assets were held in some type of tax deferred account, with limited assets outside of retirement accounts.

What Dale didn’t realize was that when he turned 70.5 and was forced to take Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs), his tax bracket increased, and all of the sudden, it was no longer the rock-bottom tax bracket that he had anticipated. Dale says the tax hit that occurred in his seventies “effectively offset the advantage of the savings in the earning years. ... I would not, knowing what I know now, put so much of my savings in a taxdeferred account.”

Taxation of Social Security and other retirement benefits can be a much overlooked issue when planning for retirement.

Some people must pay federal income taxes on their Social Security benefits. For example, if you have other substantial income in retirement like wages, self-employment income, interest, dividends or RMDs from retirement accounts, Uncle Sam may come for a cut of your benefits.

While no one pays federal income tax on more than 85 percent of his or her Social Security benefits, the tax rates can be pretty steep.The IRS levies the tax based on your combined income, which is the total of your adjusted gross income plus nontaxable interest, plus half of your Social Security benefits.

The rules say that if you file a federal tax return as an “individual” and your combined income is $25,000-$34,000, you may have to pay tax on up to 50 percent of your benefits. If your combined income is more than

$34,000, up to 85 percent of your benefits may be taxable.

If you file a joint return, and you and your spouse have a combined income that is $32,000-$44,000, you may have to pay tax on up to 50 percent of your benefits. If your combined income is more than $44,000, up to 85 percent of your benefits may be taxable In Dale’s case, the tax on his Social Security was minimal when he first retired because he had little income. But when he began taking his RMDs, his tax rate jumped and he ended up paying a 27 percent tax rate on all of his incremental income.

One way to manage this potential future tax is to do something that is rarely discussed: save money in a nonretirement account. I know this may seem antithetical to most retirement planning strategies, but there are many advantages

to keeping a portion of savings outside of tax-deferred accounts.

First of all, it is important to have accessible savings, especially early in retirement. A good rule is to have at least one to two years of expenses available in a savings or checking account, a money market fund, or shortterm CDs. Beyond addressing short-term cash flow needs, saving in nonretirement accounts may allow you to boost retirement income.

How? If you can use your nonretirement savings to cover your expenses early in retirement, you could potentially delay claiming Social Security benefits. While retirees can claim Social Security as early as 62, waiting can pay big dividends: if you can hold off until your full retirement age - or even better, until 70 when Social Security maxes out - you can boost benefits by an extra 8 percent for each full year that

you delay receiving benefits.

Of course,you should maximize any employer matching and still use retirement plans as a core component of your savings plan.

But be sure to create a broader strategy that incorporates your potential future tax bill, as well as the best way to maximize your Social Security benefits.

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.

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Niles Senior Center July August Naturally Active Registrations for members have begun. All programs require advanced registration.Individuals must be a registered member of the Niles Senior Center to receive the member price.

Evening Concert Event with Father & Son Duo, Wednesday, August 22, 5:30-7:30PM $10M/$15NM Bring your kids, grandkids, neighbors, and friends to this family-friendly event.

Join these American classic folk/ rock singers who also perform 1960’s rockabilly and country favorites made famous by Elvis, George Strait, Arlo Guthrie and more. This evening concert is guaranteed to have you dancing and singing in the aisles. Prior to the concert, we will have a light meal featuring a boneless breast of chicken sandwich, potato salad, and dessert. Advanced registration is required.

Arthritis Foundation Exercise Classes – REGISTER by July 1 This class has size limit. Class is filled on a first-come, firstserve basis. Cost for all levels: $10M/$15NM Level 2 Beginners, Wednesdays, July 11- December 19 10AM11AM Balance sticks, sitting, standing, and gentle dance movements are included with this class.

Level 4 Advanced, Mondays, July 2-December 17 9AM-10AM Includes weight training with under 3 Lb weights – sitting & standing exercises.

Level 1 Beginners/Pain Management, Mondays, July 2December17 10:30-11:30 Includes gentle stretching – mostly seated in a chair.

From Broadway to the Movies: Pajama Game & Damn Yankees, Monday, July 9 1:30-2:30PM $5.50M/$8.25NM Learn how these musicals made it to the big screen, sing the songs, and see filmstrips of these great musicals. Instructor: Kay Bobis Fireworks in Music!, Wednesday, July 11, 1:30-2:45 $6M/$9NM Celebrate Independence Month with music that is joyfully explosive! Revel in the inspired 1812 Overture.

Enjoy the

Mannheim Skyrocket. Instructor: Jim Kendros.

Get Your Kicks on Route 66, Friday, July 20, 12Noon – 3:00PM $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 acapella quartet, Route 66. Reserved Seating.

Illinois Holocaust Museum Trip, Tuesday, July 31 11:30AM4:00PM $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.

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, July 10,The Descendants (R 115min) Dinner: Pizza, Soda, Dessert $2M/$3NM Tuesday, July 17, Man On A Ledge, (PG-13 102min) Dinner: Hot Dog, Chips, Cookie $2M/$3NM Tuesday, July 24, The Vow, (PG13 104min) Dinner: Pizza, Soda, Dessert $5M/$7.50NM Tuesday, July 31, Safe House, (R 115min) Dinner: Hot Dog, Chips, Cookie $2M/$3NM Register Now for Computer Classes beginning in September Pre Intro to Computers, Tuesdays & Thursdays, Sept. 4-13 9AM-10:30AM $25M/$30NM Instructor: Diana Zumpano Online Couponing, Monday & Wednesday, Sept. 10 & 12, 2-3:00PM $6M/$9NM Instructor: Mary Kussmann Computer Basics, Mondays & Wednesdays, Sept. 17-26, 2:30-

3:30PM $25M/$30NM Instructor: Mary Kussmann

North Shore Senior Center Register for programs at the Center or call 847-470-5223.

The Films of Aaron Sorkin Tuesday July 10 & 17, 1–3 p.m.

Join Barry Bradford, historian July 10 & 17 from 1 – 3 p.m. for this two-session look at Sorkin’s gems including Moneyball, The Social Network, A Few Good Men and The American President.

What is the secret behind his genius? Fees are $14 member, $18 non-member. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Zumba Gold Wednesdays, July 11 – August 15 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.

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!

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. Lunch & Bingo sponsored by Covenant Village of Northbrook.

The Rise and Fall of State Street Wednesday July 11, 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,

Obituary for Arnold A. Lange Arnold A. Lange, 82, beloved husband of the late Inez, nee Urban.

Loving father of James Lange, Diane (Jay) Bloom, Kathy (Bill) Burke, and Karen (Daniel) Jedynak. Dear grandfather of Kristen (fiance Mike), Kevin, Eric,Amy, Jaclyn, Scott, and Nicole. Cherished brother of Doris (Timothy) Herlihy, and the late Clarence (Rose) Lange. Loving friend of Marilyn (late Norb) Lobocki. Fond brotherin-law of the late Carol and Dean Eklund. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Visitation was at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles on Sunday June 17 from 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Funeral was Monday June 18 at 9:15 am to St. John Brebeuf Church mass 10 a.m. Interment was at Maryhill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society or Rainbow Hospice appreciated. Funeral info: 847-966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhomes.com 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.

Best Bridge Ever!

Thursdays, July 12 – August 16, 2012 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m.

Learn to play the best bridge of your life with Silver Life Master Patricia Braun Thursdays July 12 – August 16 from 9:30 – 11:30 a.m. This class is designed to informally review bidding, play of hand and defense techniques for those who already know the basics of Standard American Bridge. The format is an eight hand, pre-dealt game. Each hand is discussed to examine the potential to play the best hand possible. Take home records are available each class. This supervised play allows you to catch mistakes and learn from them immediately. Fees are $49 member; $59 non-member. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

State Street Chocolate Tour & Lunch in the Walnut Room Thursday July 12, 1 – 3 p.m.

Hop on the bus Thursday July 12 to enjoy lunch in the historic Walnut Room in Macy’s State Street store, then stroll about on a fun, educational and delicious tour of the best chocolates on State Street! Stops will include Sarah’s Pastries and Candies and either Charbonnel or Fudge at Macy’s. Fee $85 member; $99 non-member includes a delicious lunch, tour, gourmet chocolates and transportation.

To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m Movie Music Magic!

Monday July 16, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Join Jim Kendros Monday July 16 at 1 p.m. as we explore some of the world’s most famous movie themes! Music for the “Silver Screen” has long delighted and inspired audiences of all ages.

Guess your favorite theme from the movies as Jim explores the musical make-up of each blockbuster hit! As an added feature, Jim will perform some of his favorite movie themes on the piano in a romantic miniconcert! Fees are $7 member; $9 non-member. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Volunteers Needed 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 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, See CENTERS, page 23

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CENTERS Continued from page 22 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.

Park Ridge Senior Center The next Tai Chi for health class begins at 1:30-2:15 on Friday, July 27 and runs through September 14. The charge is $50 for members and $62 for nonmembers for the 8 week session.

The class will increase flexibility, muscle strength, heart and lung activity, posture, and help prevent falls in this low impact approach to fitness.

Sit and Get Fit is another class starting July 27 at 2:15-3:15 and also goes through September 14.

This program is perfect for those with compromised knees, hips, shoulders, ankle or back pain.

The class will include gentle stretching, light weights, and cardio. Participants can stand for a few minutes for balance or stay seated and work at your own pace. The cost is $50for members and $62 for non-members.

The motorcoach leaves at 10:30am on Thursday, June 28 for a leisurely trip to Pheasant Run to enjoy Some Enchanted Evening. The afternoon will include beautiful songs and lyrics from such classics as Carousel, Cinderella, The King and I, Oklahoma, South Pacific, The Sound of Music and more. The trip includes admission, lunch and transportation with minimal walking. Cost is $78 for members and $97 for non-members.

The next Just Lunch begins as always at 12-30 pm, on Monday, July 2. This month the lunch will be brats and sauerkraut for $6 members and $9 non-members; and after lunch visit with friends, play cards and enjoy good company.

The IPRA Six County Senior Olympics 2012 takes place July 9-July26 in Park Ridge and neighboring communities

for those 50 years of age and older. Registration forms and a detailed schedule available online at www.ilipra.org and at the Center.

The Center has scheduled two day trips in July. Leaving at 9 am on Friday, July 20, returning at 4:30pm, the trip heads out for a tour of Cantigny. The visit includes a guided tour of the McCormick Museum, a self guided tour of the First Infantry Division Museum, and an exploration of a 40-acre garden. Lunch and round trip transportation is included. Prior to the trip participants will be contacted about menu options.

Maximum walking is anticipated.

Cost is $50 for members and $62 for non-members.

The motorcoach leaves at 10:30 am returning at 5pm for an enjoyable time on the Spirit of Chicago Cabaret Lunch Cruise.

Featured will be a Spirit of Chicago Grande Lunch Buffet.

This two-hour cruise along Chicago’s lakefront is perfect for a relaxing afternoon getaway. The trip includes admission, lunch, transportation and walking. Cost is $75 for members, $93 for nonmembers.

The Women’s Club monthly event for July is “Exotic Foods Around the World” starting at 12:30 on Wednesday, July 11.

Bill Helmuth, World Traveler, will return to make this presentation.

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The lunch catered by All on the Road Catering will include lasagna with meat sauce, salad, and dessert. For members, the cost is $17 and $19 for nonmembers.

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THE BUGLE JUNE 28, 2012