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JULY 12, 2012

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Vol. 56 No. 40

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Parade!

This year’s parade added a bit of ‘fright’ to the usual mix

By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

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his year’s July 4 parade in Niles came with a little fright.

While Acting Deputy Village Clerk Cathy Spadoni was quite pleased with the composition of the parade and the resident turnout, she admits to receiving an overwhelming number of calls regarding the Morton Grove-based Fear Photos by Rick Kambic/Bugle Staff

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“When I originally got a call from them I thought it would be a funny scary,” Spadoni said. “It turns out they are quite scary and very good at what they do. They didn’t do anything wrong, but I misjudged what their act involved and they frightened several children. I think I can safely say we won’t be accepting them next year.”

The 9 a.m. parade involved 72 different groups, some of which traveled as far as Ohio.

Niles police officers started the parade, as it left Notre Dame College Prep and traveled south on Ozark Street to Main Street where the route turned eastbound on Main Street. The parade then turned southbound on Harlem Avenue past St. John Brebeuf until it’s final turn onto westbound Monroe Street.

The parade ended at Oketo Avenue, outside Grennan Heights Park.

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entertainment, games and pony rides were offered at the park until 2:30 p.m., while sponsors offered free soda and hot dogs.

About a dozen state, township and village politicians anxiously marched in the parade, but the two most popular units were the Jesse White Tumblers and a camel named Eli. While the parade featured plenty of candy and neat things to see, shade was in short supply. Temperatures reached a record mark of 102 degrees by noon and attendees who didn’t bring umbrellas could be seen huddling in large groups under trees.

Several of the marching bands or dance troupes had inactive members constantly walking through the lines feeding water to performers.

No incidents or medical emergencies were reported to Niles police.

Spadoni said 24 of the groups also marched in both the Skokie and Morton Grove parades later in the day. rkambic@buglenewspapers.com

Photos by Rick Kambic/Bugle Staff

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Niles Library trustees to make pension decision

By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

While funding of public pension systems gets scrutinized more each year, Niles library trustees will on July 18 once again be faced with the decision of whether or not to enroll employees in a state pension program.

Board President Barbara Nakanishi supports joining the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) because most other libraries are members and she believes the Niles Library can make better hires and provide better services if employees at other libraries can transfer their retirement accounts.

“Some of the staff confided in me that since they are librarians, not accountants, and they are not comfortable allocating funds in the current plan,” Nakanishi said.

“They receive their statements in the mail and they’re up one month and down the next.People are living longer, and if you run out of money, well, then what?

IMRF is a defined benefit plan.

The retiree receives a pension as long as he/she lives.”

Trustee Morgan Dubiel says he’s against creating a new tax and making residents pay for long-term, higher retirement wages. He also disagrees with a clause that would require the library to cover what IMRF investors might fail to earn from year-to-year.

During the June 20 board meeting, Dubiel made a brief comment against the library administration in regard to the potential enrollment in IMRF. “It seems to me, as I run the numbers, there’s a small group, particularly at the top, that will be biggest beneficiaries of this move,” Dubiel said.

Since that meeting, Dubiel has declined requests to elaborate but said he stands by his statement.

Years worked and average salaries are the two essential categories used when generating potential pension benefits from IMRF. According to IMRF field representative William Pettry, the program is more valuable to

employees who have had higher salaries for longer periods of time.

As an example,Library Director Linda Weiss is the longest tenured employee with 25 years of service and is the highest paid employee with annual earnings of $113,788.28.

For employees new to IMRF after Jan. 1, 2011, their highest consecutive eight years in their last 10 years on the job would be multiplied by a percentage to determine a potential annual pension. In Weiss’s case, employees with 25 years of service get 45 percent of their average earning.

If IMRF gets adopted, the library must pay in for two years before retiring employees can receive benefits. Assuming Weiss’s current salary would be her average if she retired in two years, her pension would start at approximately $55,760. All retirees also receive a 3 percent “cost of living” increase to their pension each year.

Though the percentages increase with more years of service, nobody employed by the library has yet to accumulate more than 25 years experience.

What Weiss would make with her current 401K is unknown and unavailable for comparison because the figure depends on how much she contributed each year and how well her investments did.

Nakanishi refuted Dubiel’s claim that current high-ranking administrators would profit more from joining IMRF. “In fact, employees who have worked at the library for many years – those ‘administrators at the top’ – who have not been contributing to IMRF all those years would have to come up with a huge chunk of cash – possibly from their current retirement plan, as well as from other savings to buy years in IMRF,” Nakanishi said.

IMRF requires potential beneficiaries who join after Jan. 1, 2011 to contribute at least 10 years into the program, but does allow the employees to buy some or all the years they’ve been with the library.

Employees’ past salaries or wages would be pulled up and they would have to pay the 4.5 percent of each year’s earning, as well as interest from each year on for however many years they would want counting toward their pension.

In response, Dubiel said if long-tenured employees invested in a 401K during their entire employment, they would have the needed contribution and years of interest, concluding that IMRF grants higher pay for longer periods of time to present and future staff at taxpayer expense.

He said retired employees with a 401K could plan their withdrawals and spread out their retirement funds.

Dubiel said he plans to propose an alternative retirement program during the July 18 board meeting.

Though he would not share the plan, Dubiel said it would incorporate good qualities from both IMRF as well as the current 401K offering.

“We shouldn’t force anyone into a plan,” Dubiel said. “We should listen to all of our employees and not abandon our current retirement program which works just fine. We don’t need another taxing authority on top of what our taxpayers currently face.”

A group of employees spoke at the June 20 meeting saying they make no 401K contributions because the poor economy forced them to reallocate all their salaries and the 7.5 percent the library provides for pension.

IMRF is a taxing body but was made independent from the state government in 1939.

However, once enrolled in IMRF, local governments can never be removed. rkambic@buglenewspapers.com

IMRF by the numbers Information compiled from IMRF packets, board presentations and information acquired from the library under the Freedom of Information Act.

Under current 401K program • Library gives employees annual bonuses equal to 7.5 percent of their pay to be used toward a 401K • Employees decide how much, if any, to contribute toward a 401K • Each employee is responsible for investing their own money or hiring investor

If IMRF gets adopted • Library makes contributions equal to 8.5 percent of employees’ pay • 4.5 percent of employees’ pay automatically withdrawn • IMRF employees manage investments

Who qualifies for IMRF? Regardless of how many hours were worked, any employee whose job requires 1,000 hours or more per year must participate.

How long do IMRF pensions last?

For the rest of retirees’ lives. Once deceased, 50 percent of annual pension goes to a surviving spouse for remainder of his or her life.

Longest tenured IMRF-qualifying employees as of 2012 Linda Weiss

Janet Weiser

Barbara Kruser

Kathleen Pricone Judith McNulty

25 years 24 years 23 years 23 years 22 years

$113,788.28 $38,691.73 $88,710.54 $72,828.20 $54,948.46

Highest paid employees as of fiscal year 2012 Linda Weiss

Barbara Kruser Susan Lempke Ann Pasnick Kathleen Pricone

$113,788.28 $88,710.54 $81,607.13 $80,449.62 $72,828.20

25 years 23 years 15 years 16 years 23 years

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Police Blotter

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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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On June 29, unknown persons threw a bottle at a door in the 9400 block of Oriole, damaging the glass on the door.

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On June 30, unknown offenders stole two bicycles left unattended by a garage in the 8500 block of Mason. The bicycles were estimated to be worth over $300.

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Ana Semida Newnum, 31, of Morton Grove, was stopped July 1 for traffic violations near Mason and Church and was arrested for driving with a suspended driver’s license.

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Darnell Maupin, 45, of Evanston, attempted to conceal items and walk out of a store in the 6300 block of Oakton, passing the last point of sale without paying for the items on July 3. He was arrested and charged with retail theft.

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On July 4, unknown offenders started a fire in a dumpster located at the rear of the Morton Grove Public Library.

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Niles See M. Kim, 30, of the 600 block of Talcott, Park Ridge, was arrested June 30 at 1:19 a.m. in the 8100 block of Milwaukee.

A Niles police officer observed the offender traveling at 50 mph in a 30 mph zone on Milwaukee, and conducted a traffic stop.

The officer detected the odor of alcohol on the offender, as well as red, glassy eyes. The offender related that he had two bottles of beer before driving, and showed signs of impairment during standard field sobriety tests. The driver was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Kashif M. Mushtaq, 20, of Skokie, was stopped for traffic violations on July 5 in the 9000 block of Lehigh and found to be driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Paul T. Lee, 21, of the 800 block of Elgin, Evanston, was arrested July 1 at 3:12 a.m. in the 8200 block of Milwaukee.

A Niles police officer observed the offender driving 52 mph in a 35 mph zone and striking the center median. The officer conducted a traffic stop, during which he detected a strong odor of alcohol on the offender.

The offender did not have his driver’s license, and said he had not consumed alcohol prior to driving. The offender showed signs of impairment during the tests, and was taken into custody and charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Henryka Starowicz, 64, of the 8808 block of W. Golf, Niles, was arrested July 1 at 3:21 p.m. at Golf Mill Center. The loss prevention agent for a retail store observed the offender placing multiple items of clothing, valued

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at $157, into her purse and exiting the store without paying.

The offender was stopped and the items were recovered. The offender was charged with retail theft.

Francis J. Weimer, 58, of the 4200 block of W. Irving Park, Chicago, was arrested July 1 at 5:13 p.m. in the 5600 block of Touhy.The loss prevention agent for a retail store observed the offender taking numerous items, including food and motor oil, valued at $90.88, and concealing the items in the baby seat of his shopping cart.The offender then proceeded past the last possible point of purchase without laying for concealed items.The offender was stopped and held for police, who charged him with retail theft.

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Robert D. Suttner, 25, of the 8700 block of Wisner, Niles, was arrested July 4 at 9:09 a.m. in

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the 7900 block of Crain. A Niles police officer responded to a hit and run crash, where a witness related a green Camry had struck another vehicle and fled the scene.The offender was brought to the police department the following day, when he related he had been driving the Camry, and made a left turn on Crain street and “blacked out” and could not remember how he had struck the other vehicle.The offender denied having been drinking or doing drugs at the time, and admitted to leaving the scene without providing information. Suttner was charged with failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and improper lane usage.

Marco Antonio-Velasquez, 25, of the 1300 block of Portsocall, Palatine, Jose GarciaBartolo, 20, of the 600 block of Walnut, Highland Park, and Benito Palacios-Cazabalo, 44,

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of the 1300 block of Portsocall, Palatine, were arrested July 5 at 3:58 a.m. in the 8500 block of Golf Road. Niles police officers were dispatched to a fight in progress in a parking lot,where an offender was allegedly throwing rocks and bottles. The three offenders were fighting with security staff of the nightclub when police arrived. The three resisted arrest even after being verbally instructed to stop, and two were taken into custody with little further incident. The third attempted to run toward a vehicle and reach for something, and was forcibly taken down to the ground by an officer fearing the offender was reaching for a weapon.The offender struck the officer and attempted to remove the officer’s taser from his belt.

Two officers gained control of him and managed to take him into custody.

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LoVerde announces 2013 campaign intentions

By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

After recently announcing his candidacy for the 2013 mayoral election, Niles Village Trustee Joe LoVerde sat down with The Bugle to discuss a variety of topics.

LoVerde unsuccessfully ran for mayor against Nicholas Blase in 2005 but was elected as a trustee in 2007 and reelected in 2011.

According to LoVerde, executive director of the Niles Park District since 1997, a major news organization polled 98 park districts in Illinois and ranked the Niles Park District 94th in terms of highest tax raises in the last 10 years. He said the Niles Park District raised its levy by 7.8 percent in that time, while others raised taxes by as much as 800 percent.

“I think I can bring this efficiency to the village government,” LoVerde said. “It really boils down to the sales tax: That’s what allows us to drive the village taxes down.You need your business partners and your community support to remain strong so we can all maintain this uniquely high revenue stream.”

POLICE Continued from page 4 The bar manager related that the three had been in the bar earlier that night, but had been asked to leave after they had been harassing patrons. The manager signed complaints for battery on behalf of his staff. The bar was cited for allowing an underage person into the bar, and for overserving the three offenders under village ordinance. All three were arrested and charged accordingly. Antonio-Velasquez was charged with battery and resisting arrest. Garcia-Bartolo was charged with battery, resisting arrest, and possession of alcohol by a minor. PalaciosCazabalo was charged with battery, resisting arrest, and disarming a peace officer.

Park Ridge James K. Young, 21, 600 block of Jon Lane, Des Plaines, was arrested June 28 at 2:45 p.m. in the 1700 block of Dempster for battery.

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Finance LoVerde said the village should not be combing the budget every year trying to get out of the red.

If elected, LoVerde said he plans to review why all village-contracted lawyers and consultants are needed, as well as review a surplus of over-budget expenditures to find out why. He said a lot of little contracts and small cost overrides add up to a major loss.

Furthermore, LoVerde said, village operations also need to be reviewed.

“Without naming them, I think there are departments that can be trimmed without loss of service,” LoVerde said. “We can’t choose to do things or buy things just because we like them. We have to shop around and buy things that fit our budgets and still work, while providing services as cost effectively as we can regardless of our personal preferences.”

However, LoVerde still considers himself pro-employee and is unhappy with the recent treatment of non-union employees.

“Any organization’s biggest

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June 28 and 6 a.m. June 29, unknown offenders entered an unlocked vehicle and removed fishing gear, a fishing pole, hand tools, and a wallet containing IDs and credit cards.

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Christopher Smith, 55, 700 block of N. Dee, Park Ridge, was arrested July 4 at 12:20 a.m. in the 700 block of N. Dee for possession of fireworks.

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Jose Pabon-Santiago,30,300 block of Kenneth Circle, Elgin, was arrested July 4 at 8:15 a.m. on Dempster and Carleah for driving with a suspended license and no seatbelt.

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James Keefep, 18, 100 block of N. Wisner, Park Ridge, was arrested July 4 at 11:48 p.m. in the 100 block of Wisner for zero tolerance and use of premise for consumption of alcohol by a minor.

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Robert E. Kipiel, 38, 9400 block of Meadow, Des Plaines, was arrested July 6 at 9:40 p.m. in the 1000 block of Kent for criminal trespass to

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asset is its labor pool,” LoVerde said. “We saved $750,000 in medical expenses this year yet we raised rates on non-union employees by 50 percent. Some people got raises but went home with less money. This is what makes people go union.”

To offset that employee benefit while also saving money, LoVerde suggests privatizing employee health care and shrinking the village’s liability by joining private programs also funded by other companies.

The village currently has money set aside to cover its portion of employee health claims.

Operations When it comes to how the village is operated, LoVerde disagrees with a recent board decision preventing village manager George Van Geem from hiring and firing employees.

LoVerde said having trustees approve every decision is micromanaging and slows services down.

However, LoVerde originally agreed with four other trustees

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Robert Robinson, 23, 7500 block of Elmhurst Road, Des Plaines, was arrested July 7 at 12:59 a.m. at Dee and Higgins Road for driving under the influence and illegal transportation of alcohol.

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Kevin Soballe, 25, 9400 block of Bay Colony, Des Plaines, was arrested July 7 at 11:28 a.m. in the 900 block of Cumberland for driving with a suspended license, no valid insurance, and speeding.

and voted to offer Van Geem a buyout so the organization can take a new direction, but later voted to reappoint the executive.

“Time went on and I told myself I need to sit with George and express some of my concerns and let him express some of his, and then make my own decision before the May vote to reappoint him,” LoVerde said. “We met the day before that meeting and I decided to give him another shot. If I feel at any point that was a mistake, I won’t hesitate to change my approach.”

After being offered a buyout in January, Van Geem took a vacation to Hawaii and came back with a different attitude.

LoVerde said he does struggle to understand why Van Geem is still village manager after trustees rejected his appointment by a vote of 4-2.

“Nobody seems to know who has the authority around here and there’s no referee to mediate,” LoVerde said. “This is not how an organization should operate.”

When Van Geem asked for a separation agreement similar

to those past village managers received, negotiations stopped and information later surfaced indicating large buyouts were given without documented board approval.

“We took it on the chin quite a bit before we publicly decided that some critical information be forwarded to the Attorney General’s Office,” LoVerde said.

“We acted as professionals when dealing with sensitive information until the time came when we felt it was safe and appropriate to divulge it. They are the ones who brought it out and twisted the facts.”

“They” according to LoVerde, are Mayor Robert Callero and Trustee Andrew Przybylo.

LoVerde said he’s tired of the common answer to most questions on the buyout topic.

“It’s become a real easy response for people to say ‘it was Nick Blase,’” LoVerde said.

“We all have ownership to our own responsibilities. Most of us took oaths to act within the Constitution and approved laws.

I question all the people who

Jack Mulloneey, 17, 100 block of N. Seminary, Park Ridge; and Michael Nowak, 17, 1800 block of Birch, Park Ridge, were arrested July 7 at 10:58 p.m. in the 1800 block of Birch for zero tolerance.

In the same incident, Renato Motroni, 52, 1800 block of Birch, Park Ridge, was arrested for use

of premise for consumption of alcohol.

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Ricardo Marin, 33, 300 block of Dover Lane, Des Plaines, was arrested at 11:40 p.m. July 8 at Touhy and Summit for no valid driver’s license and disobeying a traffic signal.

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Ken Lamey, 52, 600 block of S. Crescent, Park Ridge, was cited July 7 at 2 p.m. for failure to properly control dog and no valid dog license in the 600 block of S. Crescent.

Alec Pappas, 18, 400 block of N. Washington, Park Ridge, was arrested July 7 at 10 p.m. in the 400 block of N. Washington for zero tolerance and hosting an underage party.

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Joseph Motroni, 18, 1800 block of Birch, Park Ridge;

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Hall, Park Ridge. This outdoor pay tribute to the Rat Pack and and fun (but flat) memorabilia MEANS OF “SUPPORT”See CALENDAR, page 8

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Forum Letter to the Editor

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Guest Columnist

Other avenues for When help hurts resident comments In the letter of June 28, 2012, Eric Poders castigates people who run after rumors.

I believe he is referring to the introduction of a Tilted Kilt Sports Bar in Morton Grove. I do not consider this a rumor, as the Economic Director and President of Morton Grove both commented on this plan in a recent interview with the Chicago Tribune. Rumors themselves can serve a useful function to bring issues to the attention of the general public.

Pursuing rumors is part of the democratic process and keeps our government on an ethical even keel.

Mr. Poders wants every

resident in Morton Grove to conform to his modus operandi and spend half our lives attending all the meetings of Morton Grove. There is such a thing as public opinion, and it need not be restricted to ‘official’ channels. In fact, the way to get residents to attend these village meetings is to stir them up and give them a head’s up about what is coming down the road.

We hopefully live in an open society where issues can be discussed both formally and informally.

Sherwin Dubren Morton Grove

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Our government has imposed a series of “solutions” meant to help that instead make things worse or only help a few at the expense of the many. Is it OK to hurt people if your intention was ‘good’?

Remember Cash for Clunkers, the program where government paid to destroy perfectly good used cars?

Edmunds.com determined it cost taxpayers $24,000/vehicle. Sadly, the average price for a new vehicle about this time was $25,248 after the average rebate. Worse, it raised prices for used cars, hurting poor and middle-class buyers.

Then there’s the current Operation Twist in which the Federal Reserve forces down long-term interest rates and forces up short-term interest rates. Normally interest rates reflect the time risk and are higher for longer duration loans.

The goal is to help banks and real estate to recover, but what’s the harm? This punishes longterm savers with ridiculously low interest rates. Worse, it hurts employment. Most businesses

don’t take out longterm loans, but loans of short duration mostly under a year. Interest payments are an expense and if they’re abnormally high you cannot pay to employ more people.

More recently is the decision to “legalize” hundreds of thousands of children born to illegal immigrants here in America. It may appear to be an act of kindness, clearly the children aren’t at fault, but it actually causes more harm. In a bad employment climate like now it further marginalizes legal Americans with newly legalized low-wage workers.Worse it sends the wrong message, essentially saying, “You young people are lucky. Your parents decided to cheat the system and break the law and because they cheated you get to win!” What about all the children of those currently

caught up in legal immigration, the ones whose parents followed the law and didn’t cheat. Now they get cheated because of the honesty of their parents.

Next consider our welfare system. We know it’s riddled with cheaters – people who don’t belong on the program or who actively scam it. Should you be able to buy liquor and cigarettes or even gamble with your government welfare money? Welfare is made available to illegal immigrants, which simply encourages more illegal immigration. The children of illegal immigrants even have special opportunities and grants unavailable to legal immigrants and actual US citizens. Now, this is not a general condemnation of immigrants, but it is a general condemnation of government action.

Politicians don’t do a good job in picking winners and losers.

They celebrate the seen while ignoring the unseen. Next time you hear, “Somebody has to do something!” remember that government help hurts and most problems work themselves out.

Guest Columnist

Whatever happened to customer service?

Have you been in a store lately and heard an announcement come over the public address system that sounds something like this, “Would Joe Nakanishi please meet your party at ‘guest services’?”

(Incidentally, my husband hates it when I have him paged, but some of the stores these days are so big, sometimes I feel like I’m playing “hideand-seek” with him!) “Guest services”? What ever happened to “customer service?” When I

first heard an announcement such as this, I could have sworn I was in a store. And in fact I was.

It seems some store managers these days think they’re running some kind of a hotel!

This is kinda like when used car sales establishments refer

to “used cars” as “pre-owned”.

Really? Who do they think they’re kidding?

It was Nicolas Udall who, way back in 1542, came up with the phrase (to) “call a spade a spade.”

And it was Gertrude Stein who, in 1935, said, “A rose by any other name is still a rose.”

So call us what you will, we really aren’t “guests” in stores - we’re customers. And a “preowned” vehicle is still a used car.

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with acting and improv at this drop-in club.

AUGUST 5

Continued from page 6

Big Band Hits. 8 p.m. in Hodges Park, outside City Hall, Park Ridge. The Brian Patti Big Band caps off the season of outdoor concerts with a lively concert celebrating Artie Shaw.

Register by calling 847-663-1234 or visit nileslibrary.org/calendar.

JULY 22 Tam O’Shanter Country Club. Doors at 1 p.m. at the Niles Historical Museum. Tom Ferraro, historian, will bring the fascinating story of the Tam O’Shanter Country Club, 19201965. Remember the glory, the big names, and the savory and unsavory characters in this slide and oral showing of the Tam’s heyday. The program is familyoriented and open to everyone.

For more information call the museum at 847-390-0160.

Beethoven, Brahms, and Bernstein. 8 p.m. in Hodges Park, outside City Hall, Park Ridge. The Park Ridge Fine Arts Society will perform the Egmont Overture, Brahms Fourth, and Candide.

JULY 23 Yarn Gang. 4:15-5 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library.

Want to learn to knit or crochet?

Have some skill and want to learn what to do next? Drop in, no experience needed. This session, learn to do some funky felting.

JULY 25 Knitting/Crochet Club. 3-4 p.m. at the Niles Public Library.

Do you love to knit or crochet?

Would you like to share and learn with others who are passionate about their hobby? Come to these monthly meetings to knit or crochet.

JULY 26 Lake Shore Drive. 1:30 p.m. at the Summit of Uptown, 10 N. Touhy, Park Ridge. Join the authors of “Chicago’s Lake Shore Drive: Urban America’s Most Beautiful Roadway” on a discussion of the famed roadway

LOVERDE Continued from page 5 give that easy response, because Nick Blase couldn’t have done it all by himself.”

Connections LoVerde admits his personal relationship with Callero began in 1960 when Callero & Callero

AUGUST 7 How to Die in Oregon. 11:30 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Screening of “How to Die in Oregon,” (2012, NR, 107 min.) a documentary on assisted suicide. running along the shore of Lake Michigan. There is no charge for the program but reservations are requested. Light refreshments will be served. Make a reservation

by July 23 by calling 847-8251161 ext. 129.

Sweet Singers. 2 p.m. at “The Park,” 8975 Golf Road, Niles. The “Sweet Singers” of Cong. Ezras Israel will perform a program of Yiddish, Hebrew, Israeli, and English songs with Jewish content for the seniors at The Park. The event is free and open to the public. Persons who enjoy singing are also welcome to join the group’s monthly meetings.

For more information, call the Ezras Israel office at 773-7648320.

International Film Series.

2-4 p.m. at the Niles Public Library. Screening of “Water,” a film about a feisty Indian girl married and widowed at eight years old, who is sent away to a home where Hindu widows must live in penitence.

Concert and Car Show. 6:30 p.m. at the Harrer Park Pavilion in Morton Grove. Fast Eddie and the Corvettes will bring back the days of sock hops, hot rods, and Golden Oldies.

at the Niles Public Library. Come to an hour of songs and handson musical activities to help kids develop motor, listening, and literacy skills.

JULY 28 Saturday family movie. 2 p.m. at the Niles Public Library.

Come to a screening of “Happy Feet 2” and enjoy a movie treat.

JULY 29 Broadway Special. 8 p.m. in Hodges Park, outside City Hall, Park Ridge. This outdoor concert by the Park Ridge Fine Arts Society will showcase memorable melodies from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Andrew Lloyd Webber.

JULY 31 Life Sized Hi-Ho-Cherry-O. 2 p.m. at the Niles Public Library.

Play this delicious game where you gather a bunch of the biggest cherries you’ll ever see.

For grades K-3 with an adult.

Register by calling 847-663-1234 or visit nileslibrary.org/calendar.

AUGUST 1

Campfire sing-alongs. 10 a.m.

Short Stories book talk.

1-2 p.m. at the North Shore Senior Center of Morton Grove, 6140 Dempster Street. Do you love to read, but don’t have the time to tackle a full novel? Short stories are the perfect solution.

Learn about the many short

CPA was hired by LoVerde Construction and remains strong to this day, but LoVerde said he holds no allegiance to Callero.

Similarly, LoVerde denied any connection or loyalty to Blase even though they served together for nearly two years.

“At my very first board meeting in May 2007, I voted against Mayor Blase on a food and beverage sales tax increase,” LoVerde said. “I act on my own

and do what I feel is right. I wasn’t afraid to oppose him.”

Meeting minutes confirm that LoVerde was the lone dissenting vote in a 5-1 decision, with one abstention, on a 1 percent tax on all prepared food and beverages served in restaurants.

As proof of his independence, LoVerde said he’s willing to run for mayor without a party slate.

LoVerde said none of the trustees up for elected in 2013

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story collections available at the library. To register, call 847470-5223. Bring a library card to check out books.

Are you smarter than a Google search? 7-8:30 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library.

For teens. This interactive lecture/demo will help you find better results faster. Learn tips to select the best keywords for your searches, as well as other tricks to get the answers you need. Then, play “The Weaker Link” to evaluate websites.

Register at calendar.webrary. org, call 847-929-5102, or stop by the library.

AUGUST 2 Worms and your garden. 3 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Learn what worms eat, look like, and more in this handson demonstration of worm composting with Urban Worm Girl. For grades K-6. Register at calendar.webrary.org, call 847929-5102, or stop by the library.

AUGUST 3 Kids Flicks. 4 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library.

Screening of “Aquamarine” (2006, PG, 104 min.) in the Baxter Room.

Drama Club. 4:30-5:30 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library.

For grades 1 and up. Get creative

have expressed an interest in forming a slate with him, nor does he have any interest in them – except for James Hynes.

Long-time Trustees Louella Preston and Andrew Przybylo are also up for reelection. LoVerde is not up for reelection.

A divided board If elected mayor, LoVerde would be responsible for creating monthly meeting agendas and

AUGUST 8 Ask a garden expert. 10 a.m. to noon at the Morton Grove Public Library. If you have questions about your garden or container plants, you can ask members of the Garden Club of Morton Grove, who will be available for consultation about gardening challenges. They will be located outdoors, near the library’s garden boxes.

Fresh from the garden. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Laura Frankel, author of Jewish Cooking for All Seasons, executive chef for Wolfgang Puck Kosher Catering at the Spertus Institute, will demonstrate how to prepare the fresh produce – including zucchinis – grown in a garden or purchased from a farmer’s market. Register at calendar.webrary.org, call 847929-5102, or stop by the library.

AUGUST 9 Home School Information Night. 7-8:30 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. If you have made the decision to home school, or are exploring the concept, this evening of information will be helpful to you. Library staff will share how to take advantage of the library’s resources, and a home school panel will discuss Illinois law, different educational approaches, support groups, and more.

directing the meetings. Though he admits the current board is clearly divided, LoVerde says he can manage them.

“For whatever reason, Mayor Callero’s influence is really, really divided,” LoVerde said. “At times he appears to be an island. That can’t happen. He needs to make compromises. Fighting every difference in opinion only makes the resistance stronger.” rkambic@buglenewspapers.com

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Across

1 Bike part 6 Boo-boo 10 Call heard at night 14 Upstage a costar, perhaps 15 No trouble at all 16 Within: Pref.

17 Very angry, informally?

19 Don Juan’s love 20 European cheese with a Protected Designation of Origin 21 Alehouse 23 High regard 24 Two-time ‘80s-’90s Senate majority leader 25 Roman trio 26 Tackle box item for liberals?

30 Head of Québec 33 New driver, typically 35 Heart line 36 Crew member 37 1947 South Seas traveler 39 Wrongdoing 40 Hobbit on a quest 42 California’s __

Valley 43 Deep-six 44 Chuck steak, for example?

46 Carol opener 48 One of the guys 49 Cling cause 53 Twins in the sky 56 “The Legend of Zelda: __ of Time”: video game 57 Base runner?

58 What 17-, 26and 44-Across are, figuratively and literally 61 Temerity 62 Words after step or sleep 63 IV part 64 Pay to play 65 A fish named Dory helped find him 66 Starts fishing

Down

1 In and of itself 2 Throws off 3 Shirk responsibility 4 One playing the field, e.g.

5 Alphabet soup bit 6 Bouquet greenery 7 Thai language 8 Navy ship letters 9 Words on a “greatest hits” album 10 Bar drunk’s comeuppance 11 Generous words 12 Febreze target 13 Having a hard time deciding 18 Recover from a knockout 22 Central Asia’s __ Mountains 24 It’s in your jeans 26 “__ Bleed”: Stones album 27 Roughly 28 Soul great Redding 29 24-Across’s state: Abbr.

30 Flavorabsorbing food 31 Holliday friend

32 De __: excessive 34 Come next 37 Mullah’s text 38 Velvet Elvis, e.g.

41 “The King of Kings” (1927) director 43 Winter Palace woman 45 Like some earrings 47 Like biased writing?

50 Turns blue, perhaps 51 Like a noble gas 52 Hidalgo houses 53 Hung up on, with “over” 54 McGregor of “Emma” (1996) 55 Shed 56 Bi- cubed 59 Somme one 60 Matchstickremoving game

Just because they disagree with you, doesn’t mean you aren’t right. In the week ahead, you can easily maintain your own opinions in the face of opposition. You may even find an ingenious solution to a stalemate.

Make an effort to be the cooperative kid. In the week ahead, you will find that by joining forces with others, both of you will benefit. Loyal partners and friends will speak on your behalf.

Money makes the world go around. Your generosity may be repaid over and over in the week to come.

With charitable Jupiter in your sign, you might find someone willing to give you a big tip.

Deep down inside, you may be contemplating an important decision. The week ahead will bring you many opportunities to gather valuable information that will help you make the wisest choice.

Communication is the best road to travel for success. Keep a close watch on your money in case pendulum swings the other way. You possess a golden touch in business affairs in the coming week.

Busy bees receive the buzz. Your industry and genuine interest in your fellow man makes you the center of any hive of activity. In the week ahead, computers, technology and inventions are highlighted.

Walk on the sunny side of the street. You can see some good in everyone and something of value in every word of advice. In the week to come, be sure to spread your sunshine wherever you go.

Even a hardboiled egg has a heart of gold. Some acquaintances might seem bent on making every activity a competition this week, but you can see beneath their hard shell to the tenderness inside.

Go ahead and let the cat out of the bag. You often get into a complicated situation when you discuss matters that are not ready for disclosure, but this week you can say whatever you like.

Like a dog with a bone, you won’t let go of a good idea. In the week ahead, let your passions be the guide to what will bring financial and romantic bliss. Your judgment is a bit better than usual.

Gather all the facts from a vast array of sources before making a move. You have internet access at your fingertips or wise friends to call when you need answers to key questions in the week to come.

Country singer Dolly Parton said it best, “The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain.” Minor mix-ups that occur in the week ahead might actually lead to better understanding.

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Previous puzzle ’s answers

Previous puzzle ’s answers Jumbles: • SUEDE • PANDA • TAMPER • PRISON

Answer:

Mattresses can provide this -MEANS OF “SUPPORT”

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INSIDE: Bolingbrook’s Bain is Male Athlete of the Year, page 12; Chicago Force leading women’s football league, page 15

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Ludwig tabbed Female Athlete of the Year

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Downers South’s all-state soccer forward Sarrah Ludwig said she was “kind of shocked” when informed that she is the Voyager Media Female Multisport Athlete of the Year for 2011-12.

“I didn’t even know I was up for nomination,” she said. “It makes me really happy.”

Several opponents throughout the area fell victim to Ludwig’s knack for scoring clutch goals.

The four-year starter netted 29 in her just-concluded senior season while helped lead the Mustangs to a third-place finish at the Class 3A state finals.

But she also was a thorn in foes’ sides on the basketball court. Ludwig, a two-year starter for coach Ellen O’Brien’s club, played either shooting guard or small forward. She averaged in double figures this past season while the Mustangs won 33 games during her two-year varsity career.

Ludwig had considered giving up basketball altogether following her freshman year to concentrate solely on soccer.

But she realized that basketball was “just as much a part of me as soccer was.”

Ludwig credits O’Brien for helping her improve her game.

“She’s so dedicated to game and has so much knowledge,” Ludwig said. “Each practice I learned something new.”

Ludwig, who also was named the Voyager Media Girls Soccer Player of the Year a few weeks ago, soon will be learning the finer points of college soccer when she takes the field next month at Valparaiso University.

But she looks back on her DGS athletic career with fond memories—especially the Mustangs’ run to state after See LUDWIG, page 14

Scott Taylor/Bugle Staff

Downers South’s Sarrah Ludwig is the Voyager Media Female Athlete of the Year.

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Bain named Male Athlete of the Year

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

When someone thinks of the word athlete, their first visual is that of someone resembling Derrick Rose or Jay Cutler – a slender, muscular figure who looks every part of being fast and agile.

Don’t tell that to Bolingbrook’s Robby Bain.

While he is in shape, at 6-feet, 3-inches tall and nearly 300 pounds, he is equally imposing of a figure and is the Voyager Media Male Multisport Athlete of the Year.

“I think big guys get overlooked sometimes as just big and strong and not really athletes,” Bain said.

“I work really hard to stay fast and agile for my size and be an athlete and not just a big guy.”

Bain maximized his size, strength and power, along with his foot speed and agility for a big man to anchor the offensive line that blocked for quarterback Aaron Bailey and helped Bolingbrook win the Class 8A state football title last year.

“Athletically I was able to get out and block defensive lineman and get to the linebackers and block them,” he said.“It was a lot of fun.”

He then nearly doubled up on gold medals, as he lost his only wrestling match of the season in the Class 3A state finals at 285 pounds.

While he was upset at the time, Bain said he has had the time away now to reflect on his career as a Raider.

“I accomplished a lot of things at Bolingbrook,” he said. “I had a real good wrestling career and a really good football career, winning state for the first time ever. It was really fun.”

Bain has been in Champaign since early June working out with the University of Illinois, where he is competing for a job on the offensive line as a true freshman.

“Now, I want to make a name for myself at Illinois,” Bain said.

“It’s hard, really hard, but it’s really fun and I am enjoying it. It is a whole new level out here. Right now, I am trying to get bigger and stronger without losing my agility and footwork.”

Bain said he enjoys working out at U of I’s Memorial Stadium, where the Raiders won their state title.

“I won the only game I played

Mark Gregory/Bugle Staff

Rob Bain (left) of Bolingbrook was an All-State wrestler and football player this past season. He won a state title in football and finished runner-up in Class 3A wrestling in the heavyweight division.

there and that was sweet,” he said. “I just want to keep that rolling during my time here.”

Special Mention: DANTRELL WRIGHT The Plainfield South senior was a rare three-sport performer throughout his career. On the gridiron is where he shined most, finishing with 582 yards rushing, 60 catches for 714 and 17 total touchdowns, while also spending some time as a defender.

“He’s an amazing athlete,” South football and basketball coach Ken Bublitz said. “He’s a special type of kid. We were able to utilize him in a number of ways. He responded extremely well to that. He gave us a lot,

not just in scoring, but in his energy.”

He was a starter on the basketball team and advanced to state in the 200-meter dash.

The rest of the finalists are:

PEREZ FORD A senior from Romeoville, Ford achieved a rare feat of qualifying for state in sprints and shot put during the track and field season.

Ford medaled in the 200 after false starting in the 100.

On the football field he was a leading rusher and spent much of his time on defense. He is headed to Northern Illinois University for football.

JIMMY FRANKOS The gritty catcher was a

three-year starter for the Hawks’ baseball team. Maine South won nearly 80 games during his three seasons and captured a sectional title in 2010. In 2012, Frankos, who’ll play baseball at Iowa next year, batted in the No. 2 hole and helped the Hawks advance to the sectional championship game.

In addition, Frankos was part of two Maine South Class 8A title football teams and played H-back

on the 2010 championship squad. Last fall, Frankos became one of quarterback Matt Alviti’s favorite receiving targets while also handling placekicking duties.

MATT KORAN The Joliet West senior rose See MALE, page 14

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LUDWIG Continued from page 11 losing key players to graduation from the previous year.

“We had great seasons every year,” she said. “When my senior year hit, we had lost so many people from my junior year, we were worried about replacing certain positions. But we worked as hard as we ever had and it paid off. My senior year was the best soccer season out of all four years. All the hard work, the practices, and obviously making it to third in state. It was a great way to end my senior year.”

Special Mention: LATASHA FIZER Fizer had a great senior campaign, being named to the Voyager Media All-Area Girls Volleyball team and being an AllState runner in girls track.

On the court she finished with 178 kills and 58 blocks and was named team MVP. “Latasha has been a fighter since she was a freshman,” Romeoville volleyball coach Melanie Rellstab said. “She is a hell of a volleyball player.

She meant everything to the team. She loves volleyball. She’s positive and never gets down and doesn’t let anyone around her get down. She will do great things next year.”

She joined the track team after the season started and made a difference in the sprint relays, helping the 400 and 800 relays advance to state. The 800 relay squad finished sixth in the state.

The rest of the finalists are:

CABRIANA CAPERS The only athlete to be nominated for Voyager Media Athlete of the Year two seasons in a row, Capers was a member of the Bolingbrook girls basketball team, where she was a force under the basket, both scoring and rebounding. The Auburn recruit was a member of the Voyager Media Prep Shootout.

MALE Continued from page 12 to the top of a strong list of nominees, such as Lockport three-sport star Billy Reed and fellow Tiger Colin Shea, who played tennis and football.

In the spring, Capers was an All-SWSC performer in the Raiders track and field team. She was a sectional champion in the shot put with a throw of 38-feet, 2.75 inches. The put qualified her for the state meet, but she did not make the finals.

BRIGID HANLEY Hanley leaves Plainfield Central as one of the best female athletes to ever walk through the door. She broke girls basketball records for points in a game (36), season (514) and career (1,536) en route to being a first team AllVoyager Media selection.

“She deserves everything she’s getting right now,” Central basketball coach Mark Krusz said. “I’m so happy that she can do this in her senior year after everything she’s done. She will be known throughout Plainfield history as one of the most prolific scorers around.”

She also added six goals and was a key part in the turnaround of the soccer team.

KAITLYN MULLARKEY Basketball-wise, Mullarkey played two seasons at guard for Maine South. She was a tenacious defender and a solid ball-handler who could spot up for an open jumper. The Hawks won 53 games over that span, took third place at the 2011 Class 4A state tournament and reached the sectional semifinals in 2012.

She also was the best hitter on the Hawks’ softball team the past two seasons. The first baseman batted over .400 each year—including .467 her senior year—and hit for the cycle during a game vs. Maine West in 2012.

LAUREN TROHA Lockport senior rolled an 1,143 series to win the SWSC individual title in girls bowling and she was second at the prestigious Strikefest Invite. Troha missed the state tournament, but helped the Porters to a third-place finish Koran got the nod after making the Voyager Media Football AllArea team in the fall as one of the area’s best linebackers, earning him a nod to play next season at Harvard University.

In the winter, Koran was an SWSC champion wrestler and a state qualifier at 195 pounds.

In the spring, he batted .326

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Maine South’s Kaitlyn Mullarkey was the top multi-sport female athlete in the Niles area.

at the IHSA sectional. She also bowled a 300 game this season.

On the girls tennis team,Troha

played No. 2 doubles and was part of the group that helped the Porters to the Plainfield East

Sectional title.

with 13 doubles, six home runs and 33 RBI as an All-Conference catcher.

Pietrzak split his time playing wide receiver and quarterback.

Then the 6-5 junior went right into basketball, where he averaged 14 points and 7.3 rebounds per game while leading the Sentinels to a 17-13 record.

After that, it was onto the baseball diamond. Pietrzak was

one of the Sentinels’ top starting pitchers while also playing infield. “He’s a real smooth, finesse player, and at 6-5, for a guy to handle the ball and shoot as well as he does, he’s got a lot of potential,”said Craig Etheridge, Pietrzak’s basketball coach.

JEAN PIETRZAK To say the Westmont junior was a busy young man this past high school season would be an understatement. On the gridiron,

Scott Taylor and Mark Gregory contributed

Scott Taylor and Mike Sandrolini contributed

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A Force to be reckoned with

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

If you didn’t know that women’s tackle football even existed, now you do.

And yes, teams play in full gear, just like the fellas.

FOOTBALL In fact, there’s a Women’s Football Alliance that consists of 60 teams and 17 divisions across the country. One of those clubs, the Chicago Force—a part of the WFA’s three-team National Division 6—takes the field right here in the suburbs and has been in business for the past 10 years.

The WFA, whose nine-game regular season kicks off in April, plays in accordance with NFL rules, including 15-minute quarters. There are only two major rule differences: The WFA uses a smaller football and only requires receivers to have one foot inbounds (instead of two) for a pass to be ruled a completion.

This season, the Force, who plays their home games at Evanston High School’s Lazier Field, combines a high-octane offense that averaged 55 points per game during the regular season with one of the league’s stingiest defenses (allowing 5.3 points per contest). So far this season, Chicago has either equaled or exceeded 70 points in a game three times—all versus the Indy Crash, whom the Force crushed 70-14 in their openinground playoff game June 30.

The Force—undefeated during the regular season each of the past two years—continued their march to what they hope will be a berth in the SilverSport WFA National Championship by whipping the Jacksonville Dixie Blues, 67-14, on Saturday. If the Force advances to the title game, that matchup will be played at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Aug. 4 and televised live

by ESPN3.

As placekicker and punter Tricia Charbonneau says, “We’re not a novelty anymore. Our league is not a novelty anymore.

Women competing at a high level is not a novelty anymore.”

Charbonneau, who complements majority owner Linda Bache off the field as minority owner, community relations, is one of two players

who’ve been with the Force for eight years (defensive lineman Amanda Malsch being the other).

Over that span, Charbonneau has played right guard, running back, slot receiver and linebacker. She switched over to kicking two years ago.

“A few concussions later I decided my brains are more important,” she said with a smile.

QUALITY OF PLAY IMPROVING Charbonneau said she’s seen the overall quality of play improve by leaps and bounds since she first joined the team.

“We’re just getting better and better,” she said.“The same is true of the coaching staff. One of the girls on the team, Melissa Smith (the league’s leading rusher), was telling me the other day that the original defensive playbook in the first year comprised of, ‘See the ball, get the ball.’ Now we’ve evolved into blitzing schemes, mixing linebackers, corner blitzes, various coverages on the fly, all that kind of stuff. All of our success in those areas is due to the caliber of the coaches that we continue to add to the staff, and they are amazing.”

One of those coaches, John Konecki, is in his second season as head coach but has been on the Force’s staff since 2006. One of the biggest challenges he and his colleagues face on a yearly basis is bringing new players who have athletic skills yet no football experience up to speed on the game itself.

“You have to take them from a fifth-grade level when boys start playing football, and from January (when the Force begins practice) until the end of the season, bring them up to a level of a 17- to 18-year-old counterpart,” he said.

“And everyone’s different with that.”

But by the end of the year, he notes, “Even the person who came in at the lowest level leaves with a knowledge base that they’re at the level of the athletes that we coach in the fall.”

The Force’s longest-tenured coach, Bill Smith, has been with the team since its inception. He’s the Force’s special teams coach this season and also helps out with running backs and wide receivers. However, he also has coached other positions over the years, including defensive backs.

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Sami Grisafe is set to take a snap for the Chicago Force women’s tackle football team.

Smith once was a free safety with the Memphis Southmen and the Jacksonville Sharks of the old World Football League.

Smith points out that the Force has been reaping the benefits in recent years of having veteran players and good coaching.

“They’ve been around 5, 6, 8 and 10 years,” he said. “Then you also have the quality of the coaching; it’s better.There’s more dedication with players and coaches toward making it not some kind of casual recreation league. It’s serious football.

It’s not to be confused with something you do at a picnic.

That’s made a lot of difference.

“These women have speed, they have great hands when it comes to catching the ball and there’s women with skills running the ball. And we have size. We have a couple of girls that are well over 200 pounds and a couple of them that are right around 300 pounds.

“And they can move. Even for a man to be 6 feet tall and 300 pounds is awkward for a lot of men, but we have girls that can move and they’re very athletic. They come from all walks of life and a lot of different backgrounds.”

FROM HOOPS TO HASH MARKS Case in point:Ashley Berggren, one of the Force’s wide receivers.

Berggren’s claim to fame is basketball. She was an allAmerican at the University of Illinois who played for the Illini from 1994-1998 and is the school’s all-time leading scorer.

But two years ago, Berggren got the itch to play football and decided to try out for the Force, who happened to be holding tryouts across the street from where she lived in Chicago.

“It’s just growing up around the game and loving the sport and never really having the opportunity to play the game,” said Berggren, the first women’s basketball player in University of Illinois history to have her jersey displayed permanently at Assembly Hall.“I consider myself very much of a novice and learning the game every day.”

Nevertheless, Berggren has become one of quarterback Sami Grisafe’s go-to wideouts.

She caught two passes for 78 yards and a touchdown vs. Indy.

The TD pass was one of four Grisafe threw that evening, while completing 17 of 27 passes for 386 yards and posting a quarterback rating of 146.2.

Although Berggren joined the Force with no previous background in football, Grisafe’s resume is chock-full of gridiron experience. Grisafe, the first female in California to play quarterback in a varsity Division I high school game, has been a force for the Force behind center since 2007.

“I would say that the women’s game has really evolved, especially in the last 10 years,” Grisafe said. “When you come out to see the game, you’re seeing high-caliber football. Not only physically has it improved because of awareness—we get better athletes that come out and try out every year—but also with the mental aspect of the game.”

She moved to Chicago after receiving a scholarship from the Chicago College of Performing Arts at Roosevelt University to pursue a degree in acting.

Grisafe, who began playing football when she was 10, first heard about the Force during her final semester and joined the team shortly thereafter.

Grisafe compares her game to that of Pittsburgh Steelers’ twotime Super Bowl champion QB Ben Roethlisberger.

“I’m a bigger quarterback, said Grisafe, a two-time WFA allAmerican who was the league’s Offensive co-Player of the Year last season. “I’m not too quick but when I make contact, I make hard contact and I have an arm.”

She also goes deep, musically speaking. Grisafe has released a compilation album, titled “Atlantis,” and her band, “The Sami Grisafe Band,” has opened for country music artist Chely Wright. Some of Grisafe’s tunes are part of the team’s play list and can be heard during breaks in the game. mike@buglenewspapers.com

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Short course offers many challenges

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

After getting beat up by the newly renovated Mistwood Golf Club, Mark Gregory and I decided to go to the other end of the spectrum and try to tackle a par three course.

There we found Zigfield Troy Golf Course in Woodridge, and while our confidence wasn’t restored, there were a lot of positives we took out of the course.

The biggest thing the course offers is a practice feel type environment. It is a relaxed atmosphere and offers players a good chance to get some practice in.

Obviously, as a par three course, if you like driving the ball and trying to crush it, this is not the place for you. However, if you want to get some work in on your short game or to see how your short game stacks up, this is the perfect place.

The course will test your shot making skills with a short iron and in and will really help you to know your distances for those clubs.There is little fairway around, so any missed shot will end up in the rough, although not too deep.

The longest hole on the scorecard is the third hole, which sits at 160 yards. Outside of that hole the others are 140 and in.

That means for most people anything longer than a five or six iron is unnecessary.

Unfortunately, I used nothing more than a wedge the whole round as tees were moved up and the longest hole was just 130 yards. It would be nice to see

If you like to play quick, that is possible too as two hacks like us played the course in an hour walking.

All in all, Zigfield Troy Golf Course offers a unique feel for little cost. It would be recommended for all skill levels, even those scratch golfers to see how many under they can get and to tune up their short game. It is a great, fun course for the intermediate players and for those young beginners. It is even a good course to take a friend or significant other out to because for the cost, it is fine to have them try to play for the first time without the pressure.

The big NASCAR news coming down the line lately is the facet that Matt Kenseth announced he is leaving his Ford of By Mark Gregory Roush-Fenway Racing for a big secret deal that he has in place, but can’t announce.

I think the only surprise would be if Kenseth is not driving a Toyota next year for Gibbs racing.

I don’t know about you guys, but watching a driver go to Toyota is like watching a baseball player go to the Yankees or a football player sign in Green Bay. I don’t care how much I liked them, I can’t anymore.

Call me old fashioned, call me a hater, its just how I am.

I was a fan of Clint Bowyer up until he headed over to drive for Michael Waltrip and Toyota.

He took No. 15, my favorite number, but I still can’t cheer for him anymore.

The only real question is whether Kenesth will take over the No. 20 car, currently run by Joey Logano or if Gibbs racing will add a fourth team to go with Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch.

I really don’t see a mildmannered Wisconsin boy like Kenseth fitting in with the trio of hot shots Gibbs has now.

I guess money talks.

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The Zigfield Troy 9-hole Golf Course is located in Woodridge.

some more variety in this aspect, but each hole is still unique, which requires different shotmaking.

The grass and rough was pretty dry, which isn’t surprising given the warm and dry conditions we’ve had, but the greens were in great shape and actually surprisingly slow.

While the course is for any skill level, it is an especially great place for beginners. In fact, we saw quite a few young kids out playing the course, including some for the first time. Thanks to the short distance of the course, it isn’t overly intimidating and the relaxed environment allows them to take their time and learn

the game while playing.

Perhaps the best feature of all though is the cheap rates. In the day and age of expensive golf, this allows you to play and enjoy the excitement for next to nothing.

Weekdays the fee is just $10 and on weekends it is $12. If you get there before nine, it is just $7.

Those under age 15 can get their golf for even cheaper and it is free for them from 7-750 a.m.

Mondays.

If you haven’t gotten your golf fix in after nine holes, you can replay the course for just $5.That is 18 holes of golf for $15! On top of that you can get range balls to start your day for just $2, making it a cheap day on the golf course.

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Antibiotics: To treat or not to treat?

Any doctor will tell you that the most frequent disagreement we have with patients involves the use of antibiotics. The doctor knows he’s in trouble when the patient states, “I know what I need,” or, “I need something strong to knock this out,” or the most common, “I won’t get better without an antibiotic.” I doubt that I have ever converted but a handful of patients so convinced of the need of antibiotics that they would survive without them. This is not to say that these medications do not have a profoundly important place in treating infections, but it is a place, it’s not everywhere.

Perhaps reviewing bacteria’s place in our world, and what antibiotics do to them may help.

Bacteria are an important thread in the web of life. Without them life on this planet falls apart. You might say, “A place in the world is fine, but not in my

body or on my skin.”

Not true! There are more bacteria on and inside your body than there are cells in your body.

You cannot live without them. Bacteria manufacture many important chemicals that are crucial to your survival. Their presence in certain locations helps to keep bad bacteria and other “germs” such as fungus from getting in. They protect your mouth, vagina, and colon in this fashion.

Most antibiotics work by killing bacteria, but they tend to do so indiscriminately. They kill the good bacteria as well as the bad bacteria. This allows other more resistant types to move into areas vacated by the eliminated good bacteria and may lead to

oral and vaginal yeast infections and to diarrhea.

Antibiotics rarely destroy all of the infecting bacteria. They eliminate a high proportion but not all of the intruders. The few remaining bacteria are then eliminated by your body’s own immune systems. This has two important implications. The first is that it can give rise to resistant forms in your body. This is why you are advised to finish all of your prescriptions and to take them as scheduled. Thus, existing bacteria has less of a chance to survive and grow.This first implication gives rise to the second: development of multidrug resistance. These are the so-called “Superbugs” that resist all but a very few antibiotics.

Some bacteria develop resistance faster than others. They can actually thrive in conditions where “normal bacteria” cannot.

Examples include places where there are a lot of antibiotics

Brushing up on cosmetic application Question: Hey Sondra, which is better to use in applying makeup, store bought brushes or the tiny applicators that are included in the package?

Answer: When it comes to applying cosmetics, brushes win hands down. Brushes blend better than packaged applicators, creating a more professional look. Using brushes, rather than the package applicators, are also more sanitary. Bacteria will collect on cosmetics and cosmetic applicators, causing irritation, even infection to the skin. That’s why it’s important to discard all out dated cosmetics, and used sponges and applicators after a few uses.

When using brushes to apply cosmetics, it is important to wash on a regular basis, to remove dirt, oils, old makeup, and dead

skin cells. No need to buy a specialty brush cleaning p ro d u c t .

Simply wash in baby shampoo.

Rinse well and dry with a paper towel, hang bristles over a counter edge and allow to air dry.This should be done at least once a week, twice if you are prone to acne.

Although buying brushes is an investment, there is no need to spend a fortune on brand name brushes.The local hobby store is stocked with the same brushes, at a fraction of the cost. When choosing the right brush keep in mind, natural bristle brushes are intended for powders.

Synthetic brushes are intended for cosmetics with a gel or liquid consistency. Large fluffy brushes are suited for all-over blending.

The midsized tapered brushes are used for blush and bronzers.

Smaller brushes are intended for more defined applications such as eye shadow, lip stick, eye liner and brows. Brushes can last for years, but to maintain that well blended professional look, it’s important to replace them once they start to show signs of wear and tear.

Sondra Graton Licensed Cosmetologist/ Esthetician Any advice given is for the sole purpose of general beauty and skin care, no medical advice will be given.

such as hospitals and nursing homes. These Superbugs are becoming a major problem in hospitals. They have names like MRSA or VRE. One such bacterium, Clostridium Difficle, is now a major cause of diarrhea in hospitalized patients. If you visit a friend or loved one who is hospitalized you will notice that all hospital personnel wear plastic gowns and gloves when in certain rooms. These are rooms where the patient has been found to have one of these Superbugs. The gowns and gloves are worn to help eliminate the spread of bacteria between patients. One method to combat them is our continuing search for better antibiotics: an antibiotic arms race. But will we always be able to stay ahead in this race? A second, perhaps better strategy is to slow down the race. Use fewer antibiotics so less resistance develops.

If your doctor does not want

to give you an antibiotic, there are two very good reasons for this decision.You may hurt more than help yourself, and you may hurt mankind by promoting resistant strains.

Doctor’s RX: Use antibiotics wisely. If you have a common cold, upper respiratory symptoms or sore throat without a fever, you have a virus and antibiotics won’t help you.

For other infections, see your doctor. If he defers the use of antibiotics, follow this advice.To pursue their use may do you – and the rest of us - more harm than good.

Dr. Christopher Rose, M.D. is a physician and author based in Niles, Illinois. The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes only. Readers should consult with their own physician to evaluate any illness or medical condition. Contact Dr. Rose at: (847) 965-3200 or www. cancercenterschicago.com

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Let HR advise about an inappropriate boss Q. I work for a manager who has an overbearing style, yells and swears. He’s in trouble with human resources because of his language. He is particularly outrageous in referring to our female employees with sexual obscenities. I’m the team lead and afraid he’ll drag me into a lawsuit. I can’t sleep. How do I bring it up without putting my job in jeopardy?

A. Verbal abuse in the workplace is a hotly debated topic. Most human resources departments are trying to define what qualifies as “inappropriate” language.

Using sexual obscenities to refer to anyone at work does not fall into a gray area. Your boss is operating as if he is a verbal cowboy shooting it out in the Wild West. People who still use this language believe it falls

under freedom of speech and think everyone else is a whimp.

Given your boss is already fighting HR, you talking to him directly is probably pointless. Before you settle on a plan, consider your priorities.

Anything you do may risk your job. If you do nothing, you risk your peace of mind.

If you take action, approach the most trustworthy person in HR, ask if what you say is confidential and request counsel. Describe neutrally and specifically the language you have heard your boss use. Ask what HR would advise. Make sure you get something in writing from them

regarding their advice and what you have said.

By opening a case file between HR and yourself, you put yourself in a position in which it’s unlikely your boss could drag you into a legal tangle. You’ve already volunteered and documented that you object strongly to your boss’ behavior.

If you aren’t sleeping, you may also want to consult with an employment attorney just to make sure there isn’t any angle where your boss may put you in jeopardy by his bad behavior.

Again, make sure you document what the attorney has said and provide HR with a copy.

If it’s any consolation, folks like your boss are dinosaurs, and organizations are slowly dealing with them because they don’t want unnecessary lawsuits. I know it’s tempting to confront

your boss but you’d hit his screen like a mosquito on a windshield.

To protect your job and address the problem, let HR set limits your boss.

The last word(s) Q. I’ve been taking career risks and feel overwhelmed by all the options I now see.Will I get used to this?

A. Yup. As Oliver Wendell Holmes said, “The mind, once expanded to the dimensions of larger ideas, never returns to its original size.”

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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Financial elder abuse increases in a down economy

By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Media Services

World Elder Abuse Awareness Day recently occurred on June 15, and to mark the occasion, the recently created Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) is ramping up efforts to prevent scams targeted at the elderly.

“The amount of money stolen from seniors has risen sharply in recent years,” said CFPB head Richard Corday in a prepared statement. The bureau is seeking public input about the best way to identify legitimate financial advisers and how effective and easy-to-understand financial counseling can be for seniors, among other issues.

While financial scams have long been in existence, the rate at which they occur increases when the economy falters.

The more desperate people feel about their financial lives, the more willing they may be to plunge into a “can’t miss” investment or one that promises a quick solution to their money problems.

Two studies over the past three years have drawn attention to financial elder abuse. A 2011 study by MetLife found that Americans over the age of

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60 were swindled out of an estimated $2.9 billion in 2010, a 12 percent increase from the $2.6 billion estimated in 2008.

The Investor Protection Trust (IPT) 2010 “Elder Investor Fraud Survey” revealed that one out of every five citizens over the age of 65 had been victimized by financial fraud.

Targeting seniors is not an accident. Scammers understand what research has proven: the ability to make effective financial decisions declines as people age. According to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College, “between ages 71 and 79, one-fifth of individuals are impaired but that rises to half of those between ages 80 and 89.”

Regardless of how smart your aging parent is and how capable he or she has been at handling personal finances, you still need to be on the look out for financial scams.

According to the Center for Retirement Research, investments may be fraudulent if they: - Look too good to be true.

- Offer a very high or“guaranteed” return at “no risk” to the investor.

- Require an urgent response or cash payment.

- Charge a steep upfront fee in

return for making more money on an unspecified date.

- Suggest recipients do not tell family members or friends about the offer.

- Lure prospective investors with a “free lunch.”

- Come unsolicited over the Internet, are of unknown origin or come from overseas.

- Instill fear that a failure to act would be very costly.

- Cannot be questioned,inspected or checked out further.

- Are so complex that they are difficult or impossible to understand.

When you visit or talk to your older relatives and friends, ask if they’ve received any of the above-mentioned solicitations or if anyone has urged them “not to tell their family” about a great opportunity. Beware of solicitors operating in or near a nursing home, community center or veteran’s facility, and make sure that you warn against would-be financial advisers who claim to be “senior/retirement specialists” and who are not registered with the proper authorities.

The CFPB has noted that part of its effort will be aimed at how seniors can best determine the legitimacy of the credentials of financial planners and advisers.

One question that will help you

vet potential advisers or brokers is to ask them to identify the organizations that license or supervise them. Brokers are regulated by FINRA; investment advisers by either the SEC or a state securities regulator; insurance agents by the state insurance commission in states in which they do business; CFP professionals by the CFP Board. Use these organizations’ websites to check the adviser’s background and any disciplinary history.

I encourage you to download and read CFP Board’s Consumer Guide to Financial SelfDefense at www.cfp.net/learn/ FinancialSelfDefense/default. asp. The guide shows you how to arm yourself with information and spot fraudulent red flags, in addition to providing specific self-defense moves to guard against elder investment fraud and financial exploitation.

on vehicle drivers and passengers.

Information contained on the medical card can assist first responders in the “Golden Hour” immediately following a serious crash. This can very well mean the difference between life and death. For more information, please contact the Niles Senior Center (847 588-8420).

challenges. If you are interested in the Caregiver Group, please contact Bev Wessels (847 5888420).

39 Steps at the Drury Lane Theatre Thursday, August 16, 10:30AM5:15PM $64M/$69NM (register

by Monday, July 23) Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece

Caregiver Support Group The Niles Senior Center Caregiver Support Group is a source of practical and emotional help for caregivers, where issues such as improving communication with physicians and medical professionals are frequently discussed. The group is facilitated by senior center social workers who can share coping tools, help relieve caregiver stress, and offer a safe place for caregivers to receive support of other community members dealing with similar

OPEN TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS! Living Your Way: Planning for Income in Retirement, Wednesday, July 25, 10-11AM FREE James Goldman of Morgan Stanley presents this seminar that discusses creating a retirement income “game plan” that incorporates sound investment strategies and current retirement realities. Topics include why retirement income planning is important, how much is needed to retire comfortably, and effective strategies for generating enough income. Please register in advance. To register, drop by the Senior Center or call 847 588-8420. Advanced registration is required.

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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salad, and dessert (served at 5:30). Advanced registration is required.

Continued from page 20 with a juicy spy novel and then add a dash of Monty Python and what do you get? – this intriguing, thrilling, riotous, notto-be-missed comedy. A cast of 4 plays over 150 characters in this fast-paced tale of an ordinary man on an extraordinarily entertaining adventure. You’re sure to enjoy the first theatrical bi-plane crash ever staged and a death-defying finale set in the London Palladium. Before the show begins, we’ll have a delicious lunch at Drury Lane featuring your choice of entrée: baked salmon in dill sauce OR roast pork with apple sauerkraut.

Menu choice made at time of registration.

Evening Concert Event with Father & Son Duo Wednesday, August 22, 5:307:30PM $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 an American light meal featuring a boneless breast of chicken sandwich, potato

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 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, 2:303:30PM $25M/$30NM Instructor: Mary Kussmann

North Shore Senior Center Movie Music Magic!

Monday July 16, 2012 from 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Join Jim KendrosMonday 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 mini-concert! 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.

Memory Camp Mondays July 23- August 20, 2012 from 1 – 3 p.m.

Improve your memory skills Mondays from 1-3 July 23- August 20, 2012! Developed by Dr. Gary Small, MD of UCLA, this memory boosting course of proven techniques can help improve brain functioning, increase verbal fluency, and keep your memory sharp. Research demonstrates that memory begins to decline in one’s 30s, but you can slow this process, and even improve

functioning, with these proven techniques.

Course includes your own copy of The Memory Bible, memory quizzes to assess your own progress, group discussions, and fun and learning. This is a memory loss prevention program, and is not suitable for those diagnosed with dementia.

Fees are $49 members, $59 nonmembers. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

A Day in Naperville Thursday July 26, 2012 from 1 – 3 p.m.

Embark on a day trip to learn about old Naperville, a farming community founded in 1831, and see the new, vibrant, thriving Naperville of 2012! This tour on Thursday July 26, 2012 blends the past with the present and highlights Naperville’s growth. In the 1960’s, the town experienced a population explosion, and consistently ranks as the top community in the nation. In a 2010 study, Naperville was named as the wealthiest city in the Midwest.

The tour includes the historic district, the scenic Riverwalk on the shores of the Du Page River, Naper settlement – the renowned living history museum, Moser Tower containing the Millennium Carillon, North Central college, and the charming downtown business and shopping area.

Lunch will be at Hugo’s Frog Bar

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& Fish House. Fee $89 member; $105 non-member includes all tours, 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 Midwest Wanderings Tuesday July 24, 2012 from 1 – 2:30 p.m.

In this program Tuesday, July 24, 2012 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. we explore the highways and byways of the Midwest.

Often overlooked as a travel destination, the Midwestern states contain a multitude of parks and historic sites. Some of the places we’ll visit include Parke County, Indiana (home to over 30 covered bridges), Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore and Door County, Wisconsin. 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.

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, See CENTERS, page 22

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Mural restoration begins at Park Ridge Post Office Restoration of the Park Ridge Post Office mural is now in progress at PARMA Conservation in Chicago, thanks to a recent matching funds donation program established by the Park Ridge Historical Society in May. Restoration work will take approximately six months to complete.

The Mural Restoration Committee continues to raise the final dollars needed to complete the restoration work, and encourages all interested parties to make a donation to the project.

Details of the restoration project and a donation form can be found at the Park

Ridge Historical Society’s website www.pennyville.org. A brochure describing the project is also available at the Park Ridge Public Library.

The Mural Restoration Committee is a collaboration of the Park Ridge Historical Society and a group of Park Ridge Public Library Trustees. The Post

Office mural was installed in the former Post Office building, now occupied by School District 64 offices.

The mural, titled “Indians Cede the Land,” is a classic example of New Deal-era artwork commissioned for many federal buildings during the years of the Great Depression.

The mural is a work by George Melville Smith, who also is the artist for the mural in the post office in Elmhurst, Ill. The Park Ridge Post Office mural will be installed at its new home in the Park Ridge Public Library during the Library’s centennial year, which begins in December 2013.

CENTERS

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.

12:30 on Wednesday, July 11.

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

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.

Beginning promptly at noon on Thursday, July 26, the Opera Arts group will be viewing “Can’t Help Singing.”

The Old West never sounded better than in this Technicolor musical with songs written by Jerome Kern. It’s the beginning of the California Gold Rush and Caroline Front (Deanna Durbin) leaves the East Coast to pursue a cavalry officer into the wilds of the west.

Refreshment will be served following the program.

No Place Like Home, 1-2 pm, Tuesday, July 17 is for those longing for the redecorated rooms you see on TV. This class gives the confidence to try something new to make the home the place you hate to leave and can’t wait to get back to.

Cost is $23.

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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.

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

Park Ridge Senior Center The Park Ridge Senior 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 Robert R. McCormick Museum, a self guided tour of the First Infantry Division Museum, and an exploration or a 40-acre formal 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 magnificent lakefront is perfect for a relaxing afternoon getaway. The trip includes admission, lunch and transportation and minimal walking. The cost is $75 for members and $93 for nonmembers.

The Women’s Club monthly event for July is “Exotic Foods Around the World” starting at

Bastille Day will be celebrated beginning at 12:30pm on Monday July 16. There will be entertainment provided by vocalist Sandy Haynes, The highlights of the luncheon menu is a French favorite, Chicken Cordon Blue, roasted potatoes, veggie and dessert catered by All on the Road Catering. The charge will be $17 for members and $19 for non-members.

The regular monthly luncheon begins, as usual, at 12:30 on Monday, July 23, the theme being Stars, Stripes and Seniors.

The band Encore will perform inspirational patriotic songs.

The lunch will be catered by Inglenook. Members pay $15, non-members $17.

There are several new programs coming up in July.

From 1-2pm on Tuesday, July 10, is a class focusing on how to transform a room using what’s in the home already to create a totally new space. Bring pictures of the room to be redesigned.

Cost is $23.

New renewal memberships are being accepted at the Park Ridge Senior Center. Yearly membership dues are: single $45 resident/$63 nonresident; couple-$68 resident/$97 nonresident. Couples must be living at the same address. Memberships run from July 1 to June 30 of each year. Membership is open year round.

Introduction to the iPad is a hands-on class that teaches the fundamentals of the iPad. It is from 1:30-3:30 pm on Mondays, July 16 and 23. This class provides an overview of what The Spirit of Chicago Cabaret came with the iPad initially then Lunch Cruise leaves the Center covers the basics which includes at 10:30am on Tuesday, July 31. the operation, how to use the Enjoy an entertaining lunchtime app store to download apps experience in Chicago featuring (free and paid apps) how to Spirit of Chicago’s Grande backup the iPad to the computer Lunch Buffet. The 2-hour cruise and discussion about the use of along the lake front is perfect iCloud.

Also covered is sending and for an afternoon getaway. Trip includes admission, lunch, and receiving email, use of the transportation with minimal internet and use of cut, copy walking. Cost is $75 for members and paste. Bring the iPad and charger to the class. Cost is $38 and $93 for non-members. for members and $57 for nonThe next AARP Driver Safety members. course will be July 24 and Introduction to Social 26. Preregister by calling the Center at 847-602-3597. Checks Networking; is a class running should be made payable to on Tuesdays July 23 and 31 from AARP, $12 for AARP members; 7-9pm. This comprehensive class $14 for non-AARP members. introduces participants to the Upon completion of the course world of Facebook, Twitter, AOL participants may be entitles to a Instant Messenger and Skype. discount on automobile liability Members will pay $100 and noninsurance. members $150.

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Coast2Coast prescription savings card now available The Coast2Coast Rx free discount card program has saved township residents more than $1,029,153.67 on their prescription medications this year. The 47 townships with the Coast2Coast Rx program, in counties across Illinois, have saved an average of 50 percent off of their prescription medications. To combat rising healthcare costs, townships have offered this valuable resource to its residents.

The program was first implemented in Niles Township in October 2010. Niles Township Supervisor, Lee Tamraz said,“The

Coast2Coast Rx Program is a great program. I have received unbelievable feedback that leads me to only speak highly of the program.” He added, “There is a need for a program like this because people don’t have the income they had ten years ago. It makes me feel much better knowing I have done something like this to help the residents of the [Niles] Township. Endorsing this program was one of the happiest moments I have had as Supervisor.” The Coast2Coast Rx Program has saved Niles Township residents over $600,000 on their medications

thus far.

Orland Township Supervisor O’Grady said,“When we decided to make the Coast2Coast Rx Discount Program available to our residents, we weren’t sure what to expect, but after seven months of making the program available, our residents have filled over 5600 prescriptions, using the Coast2Coast program, and have saved over $230,000.

In these tough economic times, I’m proud that Orland Township took the initiative to offer this program, which has provided a significant benefit to many of our residents, at no cost to the

tax payers.”

“At a time when the State has had to discontinue the Illinois Cares Rx program, it’s reassuring to see that the Townships are providing leadership to assist those most in need” said Debby Karton, Illinois distributor of the Discount program.

Providing savings for residents through this Rx program came at no expense to the townships. Besides the discount on prescriptions, the card also provides 50 percent to 80 percent discounts for lab and imaging tests, and discounts on dental, veterinary, vision, diabetes

supplies and equipment and hearing services, further helping residents save even more money on their healthcare costs for these services. The Coast2Coast Rx card allows all township residents, regardless of income, age, or health status to participate in the program and save on the cost of their medications. Even pets and other people living outside the townships are able to take part in the program. The Rx card is distributed free of charge and may be used at all pharmacy chains and most independent pharmacies and includes over 60,000 drugs in its formulary.

Cats susceptible to dehydration during hot summer weather This summer’s long spell of hot, dry weather instinctively makes us crave water to quench our parched palates. Many medical professionals advise their patients to drink more water especially during these extreme conditions and we are likely to be already a bit dehydrated before we look for the water fountain. As a veterinarian I find that many of my four-legged patients are slightly dehydrated as well. Cats have a high thirst threshold due to the fact they were originally a desert-based species. That is, modern cats must be very thirsty before they go to a water bowl because ages ago they absorbed most of their liquids from their prey. Cats are not naturally inclined to drink water. As a result, since many cats are fed a dry diet they are more likely to be chronically slightly dehydrated. Changing to canned food is closer to a cat’s natural diet, but that’s a topic for a future column.

My practice sees many cats that are lethargic, not feeling well and losing weight. Often while I’m obtaining the cat’s medical history the well-intentioned pet owner notes that the cat has been consuming an excessive amount of water. Another common observation is more urine in the litter box than usual.

Many times these cats have been showing these signs for a long

time and are sickly when they are finally brought to my facility. I know these owners are doing the best they can, but I want to take this opportunity to remind all cat owners that one of the common signals that indicate a medical problem is polyuria (increased urination) and polydipsia (increased water consumption).

In cats, especially older cats, there are three very common causes for being polyuric (or PU) and polydipsic (PD).

First, there is chronic renal insufficiency. This is usually an age-related degeneration of the kidneys. Approximately one third of all cats at 15 years of age are showing some blood value changes related to kidney disease. Usually these cats are feeling perfectly normal, but are actually PU/PD. Next, diabetes mellitus is another condition that affects the cat’s thirst. Just like other conditions I discussed, cats with diabetes mellitus are urinating more, and thus drinking more to keep up with the output. There are different causes of diabetes but many times if it is caught early and treated aggressively

cats have a greater chance of their condition going into remission.

Lastly, a condition called hyperthyroidism is common in older cats. These cats are often PU/PD. Strangely enough, just as in diabetes these cats are actually eating more than normal and still losing weight. A benign tumor in the thyroid gland is likely the cause of an increased metabolism and results in the body’s systems working overtime.

A common theme of this month’s column is that all of these conditions can demonstrate the same signs: PU/PD and weight loss. But the main point should be clearly understood:All of these conditions are common and can be more effectively managed if the symptoms are caught early and the patient is diagnosed at the beginning stages in the course of the condition. If your cat is displaying excessive eating, drinking and/or weight loss bring it to your veterinarian as soon as possible for a thorough examination.

Dr. Mark Howes, DVM is the owner and medical director of Berglund Animal Hospital in Evanston, Illinois. The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes only. Readers should consult with a veterinarian to evaluate their pet’s illness or medical condition. Contact Dr. Howes at (847) 328-1440 or view his web site at: www. berglundvet.com

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Red Sox... play ball!

For 59 years in a row, the Niles Lions Club has sponsored a Niles Little League team. Niles Lions, from left to right, are Jim Capek (Knelling), Carl Roll, Russ McAndrew, Diane Roll, Norbert Johnson, Al Schafer, Managers Paul Jankowski and Piotr Wiktorczyk, Lions Walter Beusse, Kim Steude, Chris Kutselas, Manager Sal Grimaldi and Lion President Glenn Steude (Knelling). On June 13, 2012, the Red Sox won 13 runs to 2 runs.

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