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Our Village, Our News

JULY 19, 2012

Vol. 56 No. 41

PUBLIC TO HAVE SAY ON PACE FARE AT HEARING

By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

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While some trustees and village administrators are set on reducing the Niles Free Bus, adding a fare system or both, the public will have its say during an Aug. 9 public hearing in Village Hall.

The hearing will have two portions: residents can attend from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. or from 6 to 7:30 p.m. During the June 26 village board meeting,Trustee Louella Preston said a public hearing should accommodate varying work schedules so that all riders could have the opportunity to participate.

Trustees originally approved a two-part hearing on Aug. 2 See BUS, page 2

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BUS Continued from page 1 but Pace rejected that hearing date. The Aug. 9 date, according to Village Manager George Van Geem, has been approved and set in stone.

No decision has been made on either route changes or fare implementations. A public hearing is meant to acquire tax payer opinion to be considered when trustees open discussions on how to handle the bus system’s budget.

Trustee Joe LoVerde was, like in past meetings, very outspoken on June 26 when the board discussed what to ask residents.

LoVerde is against adding a fare and directed displeasure toward village administrators for not hosting hearings and making cuts when previously told to.

LoVerde read meeting minutes from an April 8, 2010 special board meeting in which Van Geem and others were told they could save $130,000 by working with Pace on route consolidations. The minutes also describe a directive from Mayor

Fact Box Proposed fares 25 cents for riders ages 19 to 65-years-old 10 cents for riders ages six to 18-years-old and riders over 65 Riders under six-years-old are free Pre-paid Pace cards will not be accepted; cash only Age will be verified by state-issued ID

Fare revenue according to ridership statistics Approximately $20,700 would have been generated from Jan. 1 to June 26 Approximately $50,000 would have been generated in 2011 Approximately $53,000 would have been generated in 2010

Potential cost cutting savings Approximately $37,000 in restructuring of routes Approximately $1,800 in holiday shut downs Approximately $18,000 in Sunday shut downs

Robert Callero to have staff find $200,000 in savings either through route adjustments or fare implementations.

“It’s sad that two years later we’re asking for the same thing,” LoVerde said as he argued against charging riders. “How can we even make a fare suggestion until

we know what cost savings we get from route reductions? Maybe it can just be free because we reduce our expenses enough.”

Other instances from the past two years were brought up but Callero defended Van Geem by saying Pace had personnel setbacks and a slowly developing

new Arterial Rapid Transit system that would lock into the Free Bus lines.

Callero said Pace approval is required for any action, and they only recently gave Niles consent to do anything needed.

“Government moves slow, Trustee LoVerde, and I’m sorry for that,” Callero said. “We move a little quicker here in Niles, but others do not.”

Callero also defended a notion introduced by Finance Director Scot Neukirch: cutting $1 of operational cost only saves Niles 36 cents and loses 64 cents of grant money forever, whereas every $1 of fare revenue is given to Niles.

According to Van Geem, the village contributes $554,974 to the annually subsidized $1.5

million Free Bus operating budget.

LoVerde still prefers to have no fare and instead find ways to sustain the “free” part of the service for as long as possible.

Trustee Andrew Przybylo, one of the undecided board members, voiced a willingness to see what residents think about both topics.

“I’m not sure I’m ready to vote for a fare, but it doesn’t hurt to talk,” Przybylo said. “How did we decide that we’re inefficient?

How did we come up with numbers like $200,000?”

Callero said ridership on Route 413,The Niles South End Special, has been declining for several years. rkambic@buglenewspapers.com

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Alpogianis gets pardon, hesitates to reenter politics

By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

After finally receiving a pardon for his 1984 felony conviction, George Alpogianis is not rushing into election talks.

Shortly after 4 p.m. on Friday, July 13, Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn released a list of 43 individuals whom he felt deserved clemency – Alpogianis among them.

“I’m very grateful to our honorable Gov. Pat Quinn for bestowing on me such a gift,” Alpogianis said. “I’m grateful for the overwhelming support I got from our community, both in and around the Village of Niles.

Most importantly, I’m grateful to my mother, father, wife and five children. Today I feel complete again.”

According to the Illinois Prisoner Review Board,Alpogianis plead guilty in 1984 to six counts of aggravated battery – a felony.At the time, he was still on probation

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“When all this news hit in 2009, I found it difficult and heartbreaking to

discipline my children when I knew they read the articles about me. Now, with the grace of the governor, I can use this as a positive tool in raising my children by showing them how much hard work is needed to correct a mistake.”

- George Alpogianis from a prior conviction. Earlier that year he plead guilty to a criminal damage to property

misdemeanor charge, which had been reduced from a felony count of arson and possession of an

explosive device.

After describing the battery incident as “a college party

that went bad,” the 18-yearold Alpogianis was placed on probation for 30 months. He said prosecutors told him the charge would be dropped to a misdemeanor if probation was completed without further incident, but no record of that promise was found in 2009 when Alpogianis was forced to resign from the Niles Village Board because of a law that prohibits felons from holding elected office.

Though his application for clemency was filed after being removed from office, Alpogianis said his main focus amidst that turmoil was his children.

“When all this news hit in 2009,I found it difficult and heartbreaking to discipline my children when I knew they read the articles about me,” Alpogianis said. “Now, with the grace of the governor, I can use this as a positive tool in raising See PARDON, page 5

Power struggle continues over village manager’s role

By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

Even though trustees rejected the motion 3-2 in June, Niles Mayor Robert Callero is expected to again propose a personnel amendment that would allow Village Manager George Van Geem to hire, suspend, and fire non-appointed employees.

During the June 26 board meeting, Trustee James Hynes was absent: a vote Callero is counting on during the July 24 meeting. Trustees Joe LoVerde and Andrew Przybylo supported Callero’s proclamation that elected officials do not need to be involved in every single employment decision.

The issue arose in June when a vacancy needed to be filled but Van Geem was unable to hire a replacement. Callero said he worried that some of the qualified candidates might move on instead of waiting 30 to 60 days for trustees to organize and find time to discuss the hire.

If Hynes does vote Callero’s way, a 3-3 tie would allow the mayor to vote.

“With a trustee missing who understands business, I felt this should have already passed,” Callero later said. “You can’t run your business waiting for a board to meet every time someone has to be hired. This is not a new position, it’s an opening created from a retirement. That money was already approved during the budget process.”

Trustee Rosemary Riordan Palicki, one of the decisive opposing votes, said she agrees that trustees do not need to be overly involved but she does not support the current administrative leadership.

“I don’t feel that George Van Geem is the right person to move us forward, and that’s what most of us on the board seem to keep saying,” Palicki said.“I stand by that and think it’s a significant reason.”

Palicki was unable to comment on whether she would support

changing the duty if another person were village manager.

“That’s too hypothetical to answer,” Palicki said. “Without a name, qualifications and history, I can’t say. But at this particular moment, I’m not interested in expanding the powers of the village manager.”

As for the title“village manager,” Trustee Louella Preston has repeatedly asked why Van Geem is not referred to as “interim” since his appointment was rejected 4-2 in May. “His title is ‘village manager’ because he remains in the position,” Callero said. “I, the

mayor, have gotten advice from his attorney.”

Callero previously said Van Geem could remain village manager while new candidates are sought, though he was in no hurry to look for candidates.

Callero now says his attorney confirmed that trustees have no say in how or on what timeline the mayor should seek candidates.

Another personnel change will be rolled over from the June meeting: the changing of Village Attorney Joe Annunzio’s job description. The proposal indicates the village organization

as the attorney’s client, not the mayor, and that the attorney cannot act without direction from the board.

While both personnel amendments were filed by the Board of Ethics, trustees chose to vote on Van Geem’s issue but wanted to table Annunzio’s changes because Hynes, the Board of Ethics chairman, was absent from that June meeting and could not answer questions.

Preston made note of Hynes’ absence prior voting against the proposed amendment to Van See MANAGER, page 23

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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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Victoria Easun, 25, Chicago, was arrested July 5 in the 7100 block of Dempster for driving with a suspended license.

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Ioan Tiran, 62, Skokie, was arrested July 5 in the 6300 block of Oakton for retail theft.

Subject concealed a drill bit and walked out of the store, passing the last point of purchase without paying for the item.

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Derrick Mosley, 46, Skokie, was arrested July 5 on Dempster and Lehigh for driving with a revoked driver’s license.

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James Popelka, 47, Morton Grove, was arrested July 5 in the 9100 block of Waukegan, after being found to be driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Maribell Mendoza, 24, Des Plaines, was arrested July 7 on Dempster and Fernald for driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Romeo Nieva, 51, Morton Grove, was arrested July 7 on Dempster and Oriole for driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Rumualdo Marquezibancz, 30, Park Ridge, was arrested July 8 near Waukegan and Dempster for driving with a suspended license.

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Patricia Sullivan, 45, Park Ridge, was arrested July 8 in the 7300 block of Dempster for driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Shikhar Jain, 62, Lincolnwood, was arrested July 9 in the 6300 block of Oakton for retail theft. Subject concealed spikes and walked out of the store, passing the last point of purchase without paying for the items.

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Jack Tucker, 23, Des Plaines, was arrested July 9 in the 7100 block of Dempster for the unlawful use of a weapon. During a traffic stop of a suspicious

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vehicle, a loaded handgun was discovered in the center console.

Damian C. Moldawa, 29, Chicago, was arrested July 10 in the 6300 block of Oakton for retail theft. Subject concealed a drill and walked out of the store, passing the last point of purchase without paying.

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Marquez Edwards, 23, Indiana, was arrested July 11 for driving with a suspended license.

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Niles Robert J. Ramage, 51, 1100 block of Elm, Winnetka, was arrested July 8 at 9:19 a.m. in the 900 block of Civic Center. A loss prevention agent observed the offender walk to the lighting department and remove a ceiling fan from its box with a price tag of $24.97.

The offender then walked to the electrical department and

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concealed twenty-five circuit breakers with a full retail value of $1276.93. The offender then paid for the lighting fixture and exited the store. When the agent approached the offender, the offender struggled with and pushed the agent. The offender was placed into custody.

Daniel M. Linke, 27, 400 block of Good, Des Plaines, was arrested July 8 at 1 p.m. in the 8500 block of Golf Road for retail theft. A loss prevention agent observed the offender remove a cellular case and car charger from the original packaging and place the items in the pockets of his shorts. The offender then proceeded to pay for food items at a self check out register and pass the last point of purchase into the foyer exit, where he was apprehended and the items, totaling $54.95, were recovered.

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Amparo Herrera, 34, 8200 block of Elizabeth, Niles,

was arrested July 9 at 7 a.m. in the 8200 block of Elizabeth for domestic battery. Niles officers responded to a report of a woman with a knife. The victim, a 31-year-old male, stated he had an argument with Herrera, during which she had threatened him with a knife. The victim had a scratch on the left side of his neck, and a small red mark on his stomach. Victim stated that Herrera had stabbed him in the stomach – the mark appeared to be made by a pointed object, but the skin was not broken. Herrera was located in their apartment, and was found to have a steak knife in the waistband of her skirt. Herrera stated the victim was a jealous person, and had struck her in the past during arguments. On the day of the arrest, the two had been drinking and an argument began in which the victim allegedly struck Herrera on the face with an open hand, though no mark was observed. Herrera stated she picked up the knife and put it

against the victim’s neck, telling him he was not going to hurt her again, and to leave the apartment or call the police. Herrera did not remember putting the knife to the victim’s stomach.

Ljubisa Tomanovic, 28, 3100 block of W. Leland, Chicago, was arrested July 9 at 10:15 p.m. in the 6400 block of Touhy for driving with a suspended license.

A Niles officer observed a vehicle enter an intersection after the light had changed. The officer conducted a traffic stop, and discovered the driver’s license had been suspended. Tomanovic was also cited for disobeying a traffic signal.

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Alexy Solokhin, 24, 4100 block of W. Kamerling, Chicago, was arrested July 12 at 12:24 a.m. in the 8700 block of Milwaukee for driving with suspended registration. A Niles police officer stopped a vehicle

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Big Greek Food Festival kicks off this weekend

By Rick Kambic Staff Reporter

Dating back 50 years, the St. Haralambos’ Big Greek Food Festival might be the oldest summertime gathering in the northwest suburbs.

The tradition continues this weekend.

Planning for the festival takes approximately four months to coordinate,includingsecuringvarious rentals,reaching parking agreements, and purchasing thousands of pounds of food to serve.

Some of the women start preparing food as early as a week before doors open, putting close to 10 hours of work per day.

Held in the church’s parking lot, 7373 Caldwell Ave. in Niles, the festival is open to the public from 5 p.m. to midnight on Friday, July 20, and from 3 p.m. to midnight on both Saturday and Sunday.Admission is $2

PARDON Continued from page 3 my children by showing them how much hard work is needed to correct a mistake.”

In a May 10 Bugle article, Alpogianis voiced determination to run for trustee in 2013 and support a cornered Mayor Robert Callero,if Quinn granted clemency.

Days after being pardoned, Alpogianis seemed uncertain.

“I’m not ready to talk about politics yet,” Alpogianis said. “This is very overwhelming and before I can make a commitment I need to make sure everything is well with my family, restaurant and

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for adults and $1 for senior citizens.

Children are admitted free.

Themenuwillincluderoastedlamb, souvlaki, Athenian chicken, pastitso, moussaka, home made tyropita and spanakopita. Entertainment includes traditional dances, music and a“Kid’s Korner” full of crafts, face painting and a magic show.

Patrons can also enter the church and view historic films of the Acropolis, Mediterranean sun, the blue skies and sea, and the scenic Grecian Isles.

Event organizers said most of the 21,000 annual patrons come from the Chicago area, but many travel from Indiana, Wisconsin, Texas, California and Alaska. Each year, a handful of parishioners break their month-long vacations to Greece so they can attend the festival, and then return to Europe.

The festival is St. Haralambos’ main source of annual income.

Last year’s festival included dancing, games, and of course, lots of Greek food to eat.

employees. Before you can clean up the neighborhood, you have to make sure your side of the street is clean.”

Supporting the former trustee and local business owner, Callero said residents overwhelmingly approved of Alpogianis as their liaison during the 2009 election and they would certainly do the same again if he chooses to run in 2013.

“George Alpogianis did some things when he was a teenager that he’s very sorry for and regrets,” Callero said. “He’s grown into a solid citizen of Niles, a wonderful family man, a leader in his church and many other organizations, including scouts. He’s a very charitable man.”

An application for clemency was filed mid-2009 and Alpogianis was summoned to Springfield in January 2011 for an interview with the Illinois Prisoner Review Board. His account of the incidents, a biography from birth to date, and approximately 79 letters of character reference were reviewed.

AccordingtothePrisonerReview Board, during consideration they received a letter from the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office opposing clemency because Alpogianis’ offenses were considered “severe.”

Alpogianis is not yet comfortable discussing the incidents publicly but said he’s remorseful and glad to be on the righteous path.

“I’ve tested the waters and know what it’s like being on one side of the fence,” Alpogianis said.

“I didn’t like it. I’d rather be a positive influence on people and support my community.”

Since being arrested and charged, Alpogianis was admitted to culinary school in December 1987 and later worked as a chef in various well-known restaurants in Chicago and the northwest suburbs until becoming owner of Kappy’s Restaurant & Pancake House in Morton Grove, taking the reins from his father.

For most of his adult life, Alpogianis has been a recognized volunteer in the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Chicago – which spans into five states – as well as

locally with St. Haralambos Greek Orthodox Church.

Alpogianis also donated food to and made runs with Peter “Uncle Pete” Zonsius, a well known member of St. John Brebeuf Parish who gathered and delivered food to the homeless until his recent death.

In one of his more visible roles, Alpogianis chartered the very first Greek Orthodox Cub Scout pack and Boy Scout troop in the Chicago area, and is the scoutmaster of both groups.

The Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry named Alpogianis “citizen of the year” in 2011.

W. Bittersweet, Chicago, was arrested July 9 at 11:49 p.m. in the 1300 block of Higgins for driving with a suspended license, expired registration, and no valid insurance.

block of S. Sawyer, Chicago, was arrested July 10 at 12:33 p.m. for driving with a suspended license and disobeying a traffic control device near Touhy and Cumberland.

of N. Delphia; and a 16 year old male of the 700 block of Busse Highway; were all arrested July 12 at 12:09 a.m. for violation of curfew in the 1200 block of N. Western.

Charles Lang,39,4100 block of Brentwood, Waukegan, was arrested July 13 at 1 a.m. at the Kane County Sheriff’s Department on an outstanding warrant.

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Roberto J. Rich, 27, 1400 block of S. Canal, Chicago, was arrested July 10 at 7:30 a.m. in the 0-100 block of S. Summit for theft.

Brittany McKay, 26, 10400 block of Dearlove, Glenview, was arrested July 11 at 10:59 p.m. for battery in the 800 block of Devon.

Michael Ulreich, 30, 1300 block of McDowell Road, Naperville, was arrested July 13 at 11:33 p.m. in the 1200 block of Touhy for driving with a suspended driver’s license.

Adrian Hernandez, 28, 6200 block of N. Hoyne, Chicago, was arrested July 10 at 10:29 a.m. for driving without a valid driver’s license and no seatbelt near Luther and Dempster.

David Appleton, 17, 1000 block of N. Dee, Park Ridge; a 16 year old male of the 2100 block of Woodland; a 16 year old female of the 2000 block of Woodland; a 15 year old male of the 1800 block of Oaktone; a 16 year old male of the 700 block

Terrence Majewski, 59, 1200 block of N. Northwest Highway, Park Ridge, was arrested July 12 at 9:55 a.m. for driving with a suspended license and disobeying a traffic control device in the 1100 block of Dee Road.

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Darrell Cowan, 28, 4700 block of W. Ohio, Chicago, was arrested July 12 at 4:16 p.m. in the 200 block of S. Vine on a warrant.

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Juan Herrera, 52, 2600 block of W. Fitch, Chicago, was arrested July 14 at 11:36 p.m. near Touhy and Washington for driving with an expired driver’s license, no rear registration light, and speeding.

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Sweet Singers. 2 p.m. at “The Park,” 8975 Golf Road, Niles. The “Sweet Singers” of Cong. Ezras Play perform nice, children.

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7 for its ninth year, local teens in, no experience needed. This in Morton Grove. Fast Eddie and 35 Driftscare, off 67 Regretted 29 Hot star 59 Post-op stop immigration visas, and anything p.m. at the Niles Public Library.metalcreate a play from script to session, learn to do some funky the Corvettes will bring back the 36 Pinkish yellow 30 Turn to mush 60 Unrefined 37 Hoax 34 “Calmthe down!”

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Stroke Club. 3-4:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Center for Advanced Care, Room 1220, 1700 Luther Lane, Park Ridge.This is a free program for stroke victims and survivors (plus a guest). Free parking is available in the attached parking garage. For more information contact Meg Potterfield, 847-7234765 or Dorene Wlodarski, 847296-2470.

TOPS Club. 8:30-10 a.m. every Tuesday at the Feldman Rec Center, 8800 W. Kathy Lane, Niles.

Lose weight with TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Everyone is welcome. Call Dorene Wlodarski, 847-296-2470 or Lenore Lunquist, 847-729-2530 for more

stories, crafts, and a snack. For families with children aged 4-8.

JULY 20 Chicago’s Frontier History.

1:30 p.m. at the Summit of Uptown, 10 N. Touhy, Park Ridge.

Experience the early Northwest Territory where Chicago now stands when Betsey Means performs her adaptation of “Wau Bun, the Early Day in the Northwest.” There is no charge for the program, but reservations are required. Reserve your space

by July 16 by calling 847-8251161 ext. 129.

Movie Night. 9 p.m. at Harrer Park in Morton Grove. Screening of “Transformers: Dark of the

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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, 1920P r e v i othe u s glory, p u z zthe le’s 1965. Remember 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

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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. a n s w e r sJULY

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Campfire sing-alongs. 10 a.m. at the Niles Public Library. Come to an hour of songs and handson musical activities to help kids develop motor, listening, and literacy skills.

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Guest Columnist

Bank robbery and fraud On a recent family trip to Washington DC we took a tour of the White House. Perhaps it was the direction of travel, but it seemed like the White House was surrounded by banks. We passed the US Trust, the Bank of America, Suntrust Bank, and PNC Bank on our way in. Nearby sits the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund and the Federal Reserve Bank is only a few minutes away.

Seeing all this got me to thinking about our current crisis.

A recent study by whistleblower law firm Labaton Sucharow indicated that 16% of Wall Street executives would commit insider trading if they could get away with it. Another 24% said success depends partly on illegal or unethical practices, while 26% indicated they’d observed wrongdoing in the workplace – making them accomplices to criminality. Now I don’t want to condemn all

banks as I like my bankers and understand that credit is critical to the success of our economy. At the same time it is disturbing to see so many people in finance willing to break the law.

Perhaps it is that they just reflect our worsening culture?

Have you heard about the recent interest rate scandal?

Using the most important benchmark for setting interest rates on credit cards, auto loans, adjustable mortgages and even student loans, it appears that as many as 20 banks including potentially JPMorgan Chase and Citigroup all rigged the rate which affects some $10 trillion of loans worldwide to benefit themselves. Worse it appears

CORRECTION In a July 12 article, The Bugle mistakenly reported that Joe LoVerde ran for mayor of Niles in 2005 when he actually ran for trustee.The Bugle regrets this error.

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that US Treasury Secretary Tim Geithner (Goldman Sachs) might have known about this back in 2007, but did nothing.

Does it bug you to find out that 77% of JPMorgan’s net income is the result of taxpayer subsidies?

How about MFGlobal where politically connected Jon Corzine somehow confused client funds and $1.4 billion went “missing”.

A UN report shows that in 2008 $352 billion in criminal proceeds was laundered by banks – the

accusation: drug money saved them during the crisis. No arrests in either case.

There is naturally a close relationship between money and power as illustrated by the geography of the White House to the banks surrounding it.

We’ve forgotten what banks really are – places to safely store money. They aren’t risk taking investment funds. What has happened is that a good idea – backstopping banks to prevent a

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panic – has been corrupted into bailing out investors who take risks, very big risks.

At both ends you lose – it’s your money being lost and then used to bail out these funds. We need to go back a bit to the days when banks were banks only.

The money’s just too much and you’re running out of it.

If we don’t they’ll just keep ringing up a tab you and your children will be paying for a long time.

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1 Brother of Ham 5 Finishes (up) the gravy 9 Performance lead-in 14 Mystique 15 Aussie water hazard 16 Aired, as “Hogan’s Heroes,” say 17 Urban area set aside for pekoe purveyors?

19 Symphony section 20 Cross 21 Half of MXIV 22 “Julie & Julia” co-star 25 New Zealand lamb-exporting method?

28 End of the line?

31 Swimmer who channeled her energy?

32 Store, as ashes 33 Contests ending in draws?

35 Drifts off 36 Pinkish yellow 37 Hoax 41 Low lands

42 Wine made from the Garganega grape 43 Have a onetrack mind 47 “The Look of Love” and “Suddenly I See,” e.g.?

49 Pitch notation for Debussy’s “La Mer”?

51 Revered Mother 52 Keen 53 Team playing in The Big A 56 Icelandic literary treasures 58 Island allotment?

62 Rubbed-out spirits 63 Needing darning 64 Polis starter 65 What wavy lines may represent 66 It’s about a foot 67 Regretted

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1 Wasn’t used 2 Shade 3 Stat for CC Sabathia 4 People who knead people 5 Work with clay, say 6 Lacking a paper trail 7 Skin feature 8 Dramatic division 9 Bargain basement abbr.

10 As required, after “if” 11 “Felicia’s Journey” writer William 12 Like some saws and tires 13 Not remote 18 Versatile game piece 22 Magazine ad meas.

23 __ melt 24 Do another stint 26 “Let me think...”

27 Mad VIPs 29 Hot star 30 Turn to mush 34 “Calm down!”

36 Winery buy

37 Like expensive restaurants, hopefully 38 Meet assignment 39 Madison et al.: Abbr.

40 Cubs’ spring training city 41 PC dial-up upgrade 42 Commemorative pillar 43 Lake Ontario port 44 Like some women’s evening bags 45 Refused 46 Filled pastry 48 Unlimited, in verse 50 Almanac offerings 54 Sodium hydroxide, in lab shorthand 55 Sandwich with tzatziki sauce 57 Family girl 59 Post-op stop 60 Unrefined metal 61 Quiet bid

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Happiness is a warm puppy. Like that cute pup, your exuberance can get you into trouble once in awhile. In the week ahead, remember to be extra considerate of others. Endear yourself; lick a few faces.

Learn to listen.

Opportunity could knock on your door very gently and unless you are listening, you might miss it. This week you can make headway in achieving your dreams if you pay close attention.,

Jeepers, creepers, someone wants to know where you got those peepers. You may receive extra attention from admirers in the week ahead. It could be due to beneficial Venus and Jupiter in your sign.

Sensitive Cancers always look forward to the new moon.

This week, you can look forward to a new moon in your sign - which gives you a chance to reset your intentions and follow new visions.

Wisdom gives you a wink. In the first half of week ahead, it is best to remain open to receiving guidance and advice from others. In tense situations, your generous and forgiving attitude puts others at ease.

Multitasking makes you merry. According to Horace Walpole, “The whole secret of life is to be interested in one thing profoundly and in a thousand things well.” This week you can enjoy that secret.

To err is human, to forgive divine. In the coming week, there could be collisions and cross currents that set tempers on edge. You are capable of displaying a kindhearted attitude of “forgive and forget.”

Play nice, children. This week, rivalries could be pushed into the spotlight. Your foresight and fairness will protect you from getting caught up in a campaign to choose sides.

Sincerity smoothes out the rough spots. A genuine belief in the goodness of your fellow humans will serve to compel others to treat you fairly. No one is willing to disappoint you in the week to come.

There is no clear winner in an argument. In the week ahead, even if you win a debate, you could lose ground by participating in a polarizing situation.

Concentrate on maintaining harmony.

That “do unto others” catchphrase always works in a crisis.

During the first half of the upcoming week, you will find others who will support your aims and who can offer sound and timely advice.

Dream about tomorrow, but live for today. You have the stars in your corner this week whenever you try to give substance to thoughts. Grab ideas out of thin air; make something concrete from them.

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INSIDE: North falls to South in MCL All-Star game, page 12; Intriguing matchups for Notre Dame and Maine East, page 15

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Hawks and Wolves face rugged schedules

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

The Hawks are a season removed from their surprising loss to Stevenson in the second round of last year’s playoffs—a defeat that ended a dominating run of three straight Class 8A state championships.

Next month, Maine South (10-1 in 2011) starts with a clean slate. And you can bet the Hawks are chomping at the bit to make another run at a trip downstate with Northwesternbound quarterback Matt Alviti, who threw for nearly 2,000 yards and 26 touchdowns, and an experienced offensive line that includes highly recruited Pat Mahoney.

The road to what the Hawks hope will be a final stop in Champaign begins with a trip north to Gurnee Friday, Aug. 24 for the season-opener at Warren—a team that’s hoping to bounce back from a 3-6 season last year. The Blue Devils made the playoffs each of the four campaigns prior to 2011.

Speaking of road trips, the Hawks are playing a majority of their 2012 regular-season games on the road (five away, compared to four at home), and none will be tougher than their Week 2 showdown at Wheaton Warrenville South Aug. 31.

The Hawks and Tigers, of course, are no strangers to each other. The usually offensively potent Tigers advanced to the 2011 Class 7A title game on the strength of an exceptional defense, but WWS’ offense figures to be back in sync this season because the Tigers, like the Hawks, are talented and experienced up front.

The Hawks play Deerfield, which won the CSL North crown See RUGGED, page 13

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Niles West’s Jeremiah Jordan (right) hopes to lead the Wolves to the playoffs.

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Area product shines in All-Star game

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

DuPage County Hounds’ center fielder Joey White is currently enjoying a summer on the diamond that baseball enthusiasts at any level would consider to be quite successful.

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Downers South alum Joey White had a pair of hits for the North squad in the Midwest Collegiate League All-Star game.

Midway through the season, the left-handed hitting White leads the Midwest Collegiate League—a two-year old wood bat league featuring NCAA and NAIA players from across the country—with a .405 average.

The Downers South product put his skills on display at last week’s MCL All-Star Game, going 2-for-5 for the North Division All-Stars, which lost to the South Division stars, 3-2. Both of White’s hits went opposite field—something he’s consciously tried to do throughout the summer.

“I’m just staying middle away;

that’s usually where I look to hit ’em,” he said after the game.

“I’m not trying to pull anything and I’m not trying to do too much, so I’m just trying to make contact. That’s my game.”

In the bottom of the seventh, White plated what turned out to be the North’s second and final run of the game after he sliced a line drive down the left-field line. He then stole third on a double steal, but was left stranded.

White also batted in the bottom of the ninth with the tying run at second and one out. He grounded out secondto-first, but advanced the runner to third. Unfortunately, the game ended with that baserunner left standing at third.

White ended up starting and playing the entire game— something unusual in an all-star contest.

“It was a fun time out here,” he said. “I didn’t know what See ALL-STAR, page 16

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Waukegan Oct. 12.

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Continued from page 11 last season, in their home opener Sept. 7.They then go back on the road Sept. 14 to tangle with Niles North.

Coach Dave Inserra’s squad returns home for consecutive CSL South matchups versus New Trier (Sept. 21) and Niles West (Sept. 28). The Trevians are a perennial playoff team, having qualified for the postseason 16 of the past 17 seasons, including nine straight appearances since 2003.

Maine South’s October schedule includes away games at 2011 playoff qualifiers Evanston Oct. 5 and Glenbrook South to finish the season Oct. 19. The Hawks’ home finale will take place opposite that against

If there’s a CSL South club that fits the proverbial “nowhere to go but up” cliché, it’s the Wolves.

Niles West went 2-7 overall and finished in the CSL South cellar (0-5). The Wolves have won just three games over the past two seasons and haven’t posted a winning year since 2005.

But Niles West is once again ready to unleash Jeremiah Jordan, the CSL’s most explosive kickoff and punt returner. Jordan, a senior who piled up nearly 900 return yards and scored five return TDs, will undoubtedly be utilized by coach Scott Baum in offensive schemes more this year than last.

The Wolves’ 2012 schedule is top-heavy with home games—six altogether. They open at home

against Chicago Westinghouse, a 5-4 team that has a talented kick returner of its own in senior Marcus Morris. Westinghouse also returns quarterback Eugene DeJesus and running back James Graham.

Niles West’s next two games also will be at home. The Wolves kick off at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept.

1 against Niles North, a team also looking to improve following a 3-6 season. If the Wolves top both Westinghouse and Niles North, they could very well be off to a 3-0 start because they’ll take on Maine West Sept. 7. Maine West didn’t win a single contest in 2011.

A CSL crossover match at Highland Park Sept. 14 is next on tap for the Wolves before they get into their CSL South schedule. They open the conference season Sept. 21 with a home date vs. Waukegan. Then

THE BUGLE JULY 19, 2012 it’s off to Maine South Sept. 28 to tangle with the highly regarded Hawks.

The game with Maine South begins a season-ending stretch in which the Wolves butt heads with squads that each made the playoffs last season. Niles West hosts New Trier and Glenbrook South on Oct. 5 and Oct. 12, respectively, and concludes the regular season at Evanston Oct. 19. mike@buglenewspapers.com

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Intriguing matchups await Dons, Demons

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Last season, Notre Dame earned its sixth straight trip to the playoffs the hard way.

After starting out of the gate 0-3, the Dons won five of their last six games to punch their ticket to the Class 6A playoffs.

They nearly pulled off what would have been one of the most dramatic upsets in recent IHSA grid history by taking a 28-7 halftime lead over topseeded Batavia (Batavia came back to win, however, 35-28).

FOOTBALL Needless to say, coach Mike Hennessey’s Dons are hoping for a fast start to avoid the need for a late-season playoff push.

The Dons’ schedule for 2012 features seven East Suburban Catholic Conference games.

And their two non-conference matchups should be interesting, too.

Notre Dame opens the year Friday, Aug. 24 hosting Wilmot (Wis.) Union High School, which is located just across the Illinois-Wisconsin state line. The Panthers went 9-2 during 2011 and won a first-round game in the Wisconsin playoffs, but fortunately Notre Dame won’t have to contend with all-state quarterback Chris Nelson, who’s since graduated and is now at Northern Michigan.

That said, the Dons also move on without their graduated star QB, Nick Pieruccini, who’s at Minnesota State, and all-purpose Conner Gavin, among others.

But Notre Dame welcomes back junior running back Chris James, the team’s leading returning rusher. James was one of four sophomores who started for the Dons in 2011. Either Dan Nagode or Joe Cortese, both seniors, could replace Pieruccini. (Both saw action defensively for the Dons last season and were listed as quarterbacks.)

A Saturday, Sept. 1 matinee at rival St. Patrick is where the Dons will be in Week 2.The Dons then host Normal Community in their only other non-conference game Sept. 7. The Ironmen were a 7-3 Class 6A playoff team a year ago.

Six ESCC games await the Dons the rest of the way. Their ESCC schedule gets under way at Marian Catholic Sept. 14.

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Notre Dame will have to make it back to the playoffs without the guidance of do-it-all quarterback Nick Pieruccini.

Then they host St. Viator Sept.

21 and Nazareth—a Class 6A quarterfinalist last season—on Sept. 28.

On Oct. 5, the Dons visit Marist, which made the 2011 Class 8A postseason. Notre Dame welcomes all-everything USC-bound running back Ty Isaac and Joliet Catholic, last year’s Class 5A state finalist, on Oct. 12.

The Dons’ 2012 regular season wraps up Oct. 19 at Carmel, which advanced to the second round of last year’s Class 7A postseason.

MAINE EAST The Blue Demons, members of the CSL North conference, and fourth-year coach Gabe Corey will try to reverse a longstanding string of losing campaigns when See MATCHUPS, page 16

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Maine East and coach Gabe Corey hope for more success this year.

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MATCHUPS Continued from page 15 they take the field in August.

They open Saturday afternoon, Aug. 25, at Chicago Schurz (5-4 in 2011).

Maine East, whose last winning season occurred in 1978—it

ALL-STAR Continued from page 12 to expect. I didn’t know how many innings I’d be playing. I didn’t know if I was going to start or not, but it was cool to play the entire game.”

White’s hoping that his numbers and steady play will land him on Western Illinois University’s active roster next spring. White walked on last fall, but there wasn’t a roster spot available for him this past season.

He’s doing everything he can

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hasn’t won more than two games in a season since 2004 (when it won three)—then has a short week to prepare for another CPL squad, Amundsen, in the Demons’ home-opener Friday, Aug. 31. Last year, Amundsen blanked the Demons, 35-0.

The following week (Sept. 7), the Demons line up against the Wildkits—a 2011 playoff team—

in a CSL crossover game at Evanston. A second consecutive CSL crossover contest awaits the Demons Sept. 14 when they host 2011 postseason qualifier Glenbrook South.

The Demons, who boast a solid running back tandem with junior Javed Lukovic, the team’s leading rusher, and senior Mike Kuzebski, are at Niles North (3-6

in 2011) for their CSL North opener Sept. 21.Then it’s off to Highland Park, which sported a winning record last fall (5-4) on Sept. 28.

Maine East returns home Oct. 5 for three straight home games to close out the year. On Oct. 5, the Demons face defending CSL North champion Deerfield, and then battle Maine West, whom

they knocked off for their only victory last season, Oct. 12.

Maine East ends the 2012 season the same way it concluded 2011—versus Glenbrook North (4-5 in 2011). Lukovic rushed for 111 yards and a touchdown in last year’s season finale vs. the Spartans, while Kuzebski added a touchdown.

at this point to get WIU coaches’ attention.

“Next year, the (WIU head) coach (Mike Villano) told me to come back and he’d have a spot for me hopefully,” White said. “I’ve been e-mailing him and trying to get in contact.

I’m going to try to have Sean Osborne, our head coach (with the Hounds) give him a call, try to talk to him and let him know how I’m doing this summer, and hopefully work something out for next year.”

Meanwhile, another Downers South grad, right-hander Brendan Delany—White’s teammate on the Hounds—is

getting his collegiate career back on track. He transferred from Eastern Illinois to Ashford University in Clinton, Iowa, after getting a tryout with the NAIA school and making the team.

He’ll join Hounds’ teammate, Gary Mayberry, at Ashford for the 2013 season.

“They told me that I’ll be in the starting rotation and will be one of the top pitchers,” Delany said.

Delany joined the Hounds two weeks into the season.

Up to that point, he had been playing in an adult men’s league in Berwyn. He worked an inning at the All-Star Game,

but unfortunately didn’t have one of his best outings, giving up three hits and two earned runs.

Being the losing pitcher in an All-Star Game, though, happens.

Detroit Tigers’ ace Justin Verlander got shellacked for five runs in the first inning of the National League’s eventual 8-0 victory over the American League the day before the MCL All-Star game.

“That’s true; he got hit a little bit,” Delany said, “but it’s just a fun experience to be around here and be with all the guys.

I got to know the kids we’ve been playing against and just

make new friends.”

Delany, however, has been effective for the Hounds so far.

He’s appeared in three games (starting two), and owns a 1-0 record with a 2.70 ERA while striking out 15 in 16.2 innings. He’s also been utilized periodically as a designated hitter.

“It’s just been awesome to play with all these guys and get to know everybody and then work on things,” he said.

“I think I’ve been doing good.

I’ve been getting better every start, working on things and just seeing progress.”

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Pastrana to highlight weekend of racing

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

The world’s best-known action sports athlete - Travis Pastrana will put his driving skills to the test in a Traxxas TORC Series, presented by AMSOIL, short course off-road truck when TORC stops at Route 66 Raceway, July 19-20.

He is also driving in the NASCAR Nationwide race Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway.

“It really is exciting,” said Speedway President Scott Paddock. “Here is a guy who has conquered just about everything you can conquer in the action sports world and now he is looking for his next challenge and he has decided to make NASCAR stock car racing that challenge and we are excited to welcome him out here for both.

“With Danica Patrick, Travis and Kyle Busch all driving Sunday in the Nationwide race, it gives us a lot of star power. Danica bringing in females and Travis is bringing in the action sports fans, which tend to be a younger demographic.

Pastrana is a highly decorated amateur motocross champion, 125cc AMA Motocross and Supercross champion, eleventime X Games gold medalist, fourtime Rally America champion and World Rally Championship (WRC) competitor, NASCAR Nationwide Series driver and USHRA Monster Truck driver.

Pastrana’s “Nitro Circus The Movie 3D” will be released nationwide on August 8.

“Travis’ resume is second-tonone in American motorsports history in terms of diversity at the

opening ceremonies begin at 7 p.m. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under.

Saturday will feature the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series and Sunday will have the Nationwide race on a rare offweekend for the Cup series.

Tickets for Saturday can be purchased for as little as $25 and Sunday for as little as $30, will all children 12 and under free.

A purchase of a ticket for either NASCAR race also gets you into the Traxxas race for free.

As always, parking at Chicagoland Speedway is free and coolers are allowed in the grandstands for Saturday and Sunday races.

“We really are proud of the fact that we can provide affordable family entertainment,” Paddock said.

There are two burning questions heading into this year’s British Open.

The first is if Tiger Woods will win his first major title since 2008.

The second question is if there will be a first time major champion for the 16th straight major.

To answer the two questions together, my thought is that if it is a repeat champion, it will be Tiger.

He has had a strong year in general and has had success on a links course in the past. The way he is striking the ball makes him hard to beat.

The only question with him is if he can make enough putts.With all of the talk about his sing in the past couple years, his putter has been his biggest downfall consistently, which makes sense since it was the underrated part of his game back when he was dominant.

With the way the greens tend to be at the Open, Tiger will have a good chance of knocking in some putts and I fully expect him to be in contention come Sunday.

As for the possibility of first time major winners, there are tons who are candidates. All of the big time U.S. players have to be thought of,, such as Hunter Mahan and Dustin Johnson. However, you can’t forget about Lee Westwood or Luke Donald, either.Then there is the surprise finisher from the European Tour who comes out of nowhere to content.

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Travis Pastrana will drive both the Traxxas trucks and NASCAR Nationwide series in Joliet.

highest levels of competition. His transition to a TORC Series PRO 2WD truck in Chicago next week will be seamless - tailor-made for his motocross and rally racing skills,” said Kevin Miller, President of TORC/USAC. Pastrana will drive a Menzies Racing Red Bull/Ram/Mopar/ KMC Wheels TORC PRO 2 truck for the first time in his career and though the 900-horsepower, 4,000 pound off-road behemoth is a bit beyond what Pastrana’s raced in the past, his Menzie’s Racing teammate and motocross kindred spirit Ricky Johnson is equally confident that the former motocross champ will have no problem adjusting to TORC’s mash-‘em-up short course racing action.

“Anyone that’s won an overall national motocross title knows what it’s like to bang bar-to-bar

from one end of a track to the other.Travis is no stranger to that,” said Johnson.“Add to that the fact he’s an accomplished rally car racer, along with the advantage of a Menzies Racing-built PRO 2 truck, and Travis will be a strong contender for a podium spot next week in Chicago.”

There will be two nights of racing action under the lights at Route 66 Raceway’s dirt oval feature four PRO classes (three truck, one buggy) in the fastest, most punishing short course truck racing series on the planet.

TORC features legendary off-road heavyweights in defending TORC PRO 4x4 class champion and fivetime AMA Motocross champion Ricky Johnson battling former class champion Johnny Greaves from nearby Green Bay, Wisc.

Gates open at 2 p.m., qualifying begins at 4 p.m., main event

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Chamber cuts ribbons, names Business of the Month Yogli Mogli Yogli Mogli Frozen Yogurt, 8200 W. Oakton Street, Niles, is now open to the public. It is the 24th store for Yogli Mogli, and this franchise store is the second opened in Illinois. Mayor Robert Callero and the Niles Chamber of Commerce joined owner Larry on July 6 with a ribbon cutting ceremony to welcome this new tasty summer time treat.

Yogli Mogli is a premium selfserve frozen yogurt store offering 16 flavors, as well as eight unique swirl options. The frozen yogurt is non-fat or low fat, and also has sugar free and sorbet options.

You can top your yogurt with over 40 different choices, ranging from fresh fruits, nuts, gummy worms, sprinkles, cookie dough, brownie bites, granola and more.

Eight different syrups are offered as well as hot fudge.

The Yogli Mogli frozen yogurt is full of beneficial live and active yogurt cultures, which aid in digestion. It is also a good source of Calcium, Riboflavin (Vitamin B), is Kosher certified and gluten free. It ranges from 70-120 calories per serving and is low in cholesterol and sodium.

Everything is self-serve and is priced by the ounce. Their convenient location has ample parking, with clean and bright indoor and outdoor seating options.

Golf Mill Ford Golf Mill Ford owners Gus Kreatsolous, Mario Sosnowski and Jim Martino, have made major renovations to the car dealership at 9401 Milwaukee Avenue in Niles. Mayor Callero and Niles Chamber Board and Ambassadors celebrated their

Re-Grand Opening on Thursday, June 26 with a ribbon cutting and cocktail reception. With improvements both interior and exterior, this newer look reflects the direction of Ford dealerships throughout the country. For more information contact (847) 470-9800.

Business of the Month Riggio’s Restaurant located at 7530 West Oakton Street, Niles, is the July Business of the Month.

In 1952 Adreana and Pasquale Riggio moved their family from the near north side of Chicago, then known as “Little Sicily” to what is now Northcenter into a building across from Welles Park. Opening a small storefront pizzeria, they worked with their children, making homemade pastas and pizzas right in the store window so people could

watch the action. In 1957 they opened Riggio’s in Niles. Today, 60 years later, the family carries on the proud heritage of the woman everyone called “Mama.”

The neighborhood children still return to enjoy those original recipes and the innovative dishes inspired by La Terra del Sole:The Land of the Sun. Today Tony and his wife, Trish carry on the tradition of their family and keep the original recipes, while lending a cosmopolitan flavor to their other food selections. In the 1980s Tony and Trish went to Livorno, Italy to work with his cousin at the hotel there. They learned the cuisine of middle and northern Italy to incorporate into their restaurant’s menu.After having success with the new items on their menu, Trish spent a year in France learning even more about food, its preparation

Tax incentives now available for small businesses Small businesses that hire new employees as of July 1 are eligible to take advantage of a $2,500-perjob state tax credit, State Senator Dan Kotowski (D-Park Ridge) announced recently.

Beginning last week, businesses with up to 50 fulltime employees that hire new workers earning at least $10-perhour ($18,200 annually) will

be eligible to receive the Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit for every job they create over the next four years.

“Small businesses need to be made aware of the incentive tools our state offers so we can continue to provide workers with good-paying job opportunities,” Kotowski said.

“We need to do whatever we

can to help people find work and give small businesses tools to help them grow and jumpstart the economy.”

First established in 2010, the Small Business Job Creation Tax Credit was set to expire in June 2012, but was extended through June 2016 under Senate Bill 397, which Kotowski supported.

The purpose of the tax credit is

to help reverse the trend of high unemployment in Illinois and to spur the economy to recovery by assisting and encouraging small businesses in the creation of local, sustainable, new jobs.

Small business owners can visit JobsTaxCredit.illinois.gov to register for the tax credits, provide appropriate data, and print out credit certificates.

Want leverage in the office? Stop asking ‘Pretty please’ Q. I find that I often ask repeatedly for things in the workplace without results. I follow your advice about being specific and behavioral, but it doesn’t help. What am I missing?

A. What you are missing is ... leverage. You are ahead of most people on being effective because you know you have to be specific and list behavior.

However, without using solid leverage, what you say will go in one ear and out the other with your coworkers.

Leverage is making sure you always tie what you are asking for to something your coworker wants to happen or wants to avoid. Otherwise, people you work with have zero investment in doing what you want.

Some of my clients get huffy about having to use other

p e o p l e ’s agendas to motivate and influence.They think people should help them because it is the right or responsible thing to do.

T h e s e same clients are perpetually disappointed in others until they trade in their ideals for a realistic viewpoint. Many of us may think that selfish is a dirty word but selfishness and personal goals are the keys to motivating your coworkers. If you get too busy being upset about this fact, you’ll never get the results you seek.

When the people go to work, they bring all their personal values and professional ambitions

1) Write down a result you want at work.

2) Make sure you can see this result on a video screen (list behavior and specifics).

3) Write down the reason your result is important to you.

4) Write down all the reasons you think the result should be important to your coworker.

5) Now write down all your guesses about the ways this result will benefit your coworker, especially emotionally.

list, take a black marker and draw a line through No. 3 and No. 4 because they don’t matter. Never in workplace negotiation blather on about how a request benefits you (no one cares). You can also skip the part where you lecture others about why your goals should matter to them (you’ll only make them mad).

Navigating workplace relationships is a lot like dealing with any law of nature. You may not agree with or like gravity, hurricanes or riptides, but if you argue with Mother Nature, she will win anyway.

Remember: In evolution, adaptability allows a species to survive. If you enter the workplace insisting people conform to your viewpoint,

After you’ve written down this

See LEVERAGE, page 23

to their cubicle. To be effective, you have to be able to know and read your coworkers goals and especially their emotional agendas.

Try this exercise if you want to get what you want at work:

and presentation. She became enamored with Julia Child and used her original recipe book for further recipe development.

Besides being a major contributor to the business community, Tony and Trish support ministries like Misericordia,Maryville,Marquard shelter and night ministry. The people they employ help them with preparing food for the homeless and doing whatever is necessary to carry on the work of helping people until they can help themselves.

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Don’t forget your mid-year financial check-up

By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Media Services

The European Union is once again on the brink of economic collapse; global economic growth is slowing; job creation has stagnated; and on top if it all, we’re once again in the uncomfortable position of relying on lawmakers to address expiring tax cuts and reductions in spending across-the-board as part of the debt ceiling deal.

Since you can’t do much about these big-picture issues now, it seems to be a perfect time, halfway through 2012, to revisit the financial issues over which you actually have control: your investments, retirement savings and some of those other New Year’s resolutions that are already gathering dust.

Investments: Quit complaining about the markets and DO SOMETHING.Remember that if you are a long-term investor, periodic market pullbacks are great opportunities to rebalance your accounts so that your allocation remains in

Center of Concern Please call 847-823-0453 to schedule an appointment for any service listed below.

Mon., Aug. 6, 13, 20, and 27 Employment counseling, by appt.

Tues., Aug. 7 and 21 Medicare counseling, by appt. (sponsored by the federallyfunded Senior Health Insurance Program)

Wed., Aug. 8 and 22 Grief and loss support group (please call first)

Sat., Aug. 11 and 25 Legal counseling, by appt.

Mon., Aug. 13 Alzheimer’s caregivers support group, 10 a.m.

Sat., Aug. 25 Blood pressure & blood sugar testing, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. (no appointment needed)

Preparation of simple wills

check. This requires that you override your emotional urge to keep winning funds and dump those that are lagging.

But that’s the point of asset allocation - various funds are supposed to move in different directions at different points in the economic cycle.

Also consider: - If you have never done so, take a risk assessment questionnaire, like this one from Vanguard: https://personal.vanguard.com/ us/FundsInvQuestionnaire.

- Replenish cash reserves for any bills that are coming up over the next year.

- Replace actively managed funds with index or exchangetraded funds.

- Book an appointment with your adviser/broker to review your progress.

Retirement: Many people say they are worried about retirement, but most of them haven’t done any planning to help themselves.

As I noted in my article “What’s Your Retirement Number?” any conversation about retirement must start with an easy step:

calculating retirement numbers.

EBRI’s “Choose to Save Ballpark E$timate” (www.choosetosave. org/ballpark/) is easy to use, or check out your retirement plan/401(k) website for more retirement tools.

Real Estate: Nationally, home prices have tumbled an average of 34 percent from their peak in 2006. Housing economists are predicting that home prices could stabilize this year, which means that now is a great time to shop for a house. If you aren’t sure about taking the real estate plunge,check out this rent vs.buy calculator (www.nytimes.com/ interactive/business/buy-rentcalculator.html) for guidance.

If you already own a home, consider refinancing now!

Mortgage rates are at historically low rates (for borrowers with good credit, 30-year fixedrate mortgages are now an amazing 3.75 percent!) Use this re-fi calculator (www.hsh. com/refinance-calculator) to determine how much you may be able to save or how many years you could potentially shave

off the term of your mortgage.

One more item for homeowners: Make sure your property insurance is up to date. Summer often brings scary weather from tornados to hurricanes. Before an event occurs, make sure that your current coverage is adequate.

According to insurance agent Stephen Testa of Testa Brothers, the three biggest mistakes that people make when they’re buying/owning a home are: 1) under-insuring, 2) shopping for price only and not comparing apples to apples and 3) not reading policy details before a loss occurs.

Estate Planning: PLEASE DRAFT A WILL, IF YOU HAVEN’T DONE SO ALREADY! I advise hiring a lawyer to prepare a will, power of attorney and health care proxy/living will. If you insist on doing it yourself, you can use a software program like Quicken WillMaker. Other estate tips include: - Revocable trust: If your total estate is greater than $5 million (at least for the rest of this year),

a revocable or changeable trust will shelter your unified tax credit against federal estate and gift taxes. Many states impose a state death tax at lower levels, so check the rules. Even if your estate is unlikely to incur estate taxes, you may want a trust to better control the disposition of your assets.Revocable trust assets are not subject to probate.

- Documents: All of your estate documents and final instructions should be stored in a safe place don’t forget to provide copies to your executor/trustee.

With these bases covered, you’ll be in much better shape as we move into the second half of the year!

and durable powers of attorney for health care and property also is available by appointment.

Homeowners desiring additional income, companionship, or the ability to remain in their homes may wish to consider The Center of Concern’s shared housing program. Residents are matched with screened applicants who possess a temperament suitable to shared accommodations.

All services are offered at The Center of Concern offices at 1580 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 310, in Park Ridge. For services that require an appointment, please call 847-823-0453 Monday through Thursday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or Friday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

The Center of Concern also offers friendly visitors for the homebound, programs designed to prevent homelessness, and volunteer opportunities in the office and in the field. The Center’s web site is www. centerofconcern.org.

All programs require advanced registration.

Individuals must be a registered member of the Niles Senior Center to receive the member price. Non members are invited to participate in programs at the non-member price. For more information about membership and programs, contact the Senior Center.

10:30AM-5:15PM $64M/$69NM (register by Monday, July 23) Mix a Hitchcock masterpiece 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.

(Chairs used for balance & floor work) Instructor: Andrea Lubershane Learn to breathe effectively and become more aware of how your body works. Each session will focus on different energy centers in the body using gentle stretching and relaxation, increasing flexibility to relieve stress and ease pain.

No experience necessary.

Niles Senior Center July/August Naturally Active

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.

39 Steps at the Drury Lane Theatre, Thursday, August 16,

Yoga in Chairs, Thursdays, August 2-30 , 10:45-11:45, $24M/$29NM (seated in chairs – no floor work) Instructor: Andrea Lubershane No standing!

Increase flexibility, strength, and balance.

Gentle Yoga, Tuesdays, August 7-28, 10AM-11AM $24M/$29NM

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.

Tai Chi Classes Arthritis Certified Instructor: Renee Gatsis. – All major health organizations recommend tai chi as an activity for seniors.

Tai Chi Demo, Friday, August 31, 10:15-11:00AM FREE Got the Dot? – It Could Save Your Life!

Assist first responders with the information they need.

Become part of the Illinois Dot Program.

The Illinois Dot Program is a statewide initiative designed to provide vital medical information on vehicle drivers and passengers.

Information contained on the medical card can assist first responders in the “Golden Hour” See CENTERS, page 21

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CENTERS Continued from page 20 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).

Evening Concert Event with Father & Son Duo, Wednesday, August 22, 5:30-7:30PM $10M/$15NM Bring your kids, grandkids, neighbors, and friends to this family-friendly event. Join these American classic folk/rock singers who also perform 1960’s rockabilly and country favorites made famous by Elvis, George Strait,Arlo Guthrie and more. This evening concert is guaranteed to have you dancing and singing in the aisles. Prior to the concert, we will have an American light meal featuring a boneless breast of chicken sandwich, potato salad, and dessert (served at 5:30). Advanced registration is required.

Historic Virginia, Tuesday, July 24, 2-3:00PM $5.50M/$8.25NM Donna Horwitz presents Virginia from its Colonial roots through its turbulent days at the head of the Confederacy. Enjoy this slide program about the Old Dominion states.

Jimmy Durante, Monday, July 30, 10:30-11:30AM, $6.50M/$9.75NM Presenter: Susan Benjamin Durante was an American singer, pianist, comedian, and actor and one of America’s most familiar and popular personalities of the 1920’s through the 1970’s.

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 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 Tuesday,August 7, Joyful Noise, (PG-13 118 min) Dinner: Pizza, Soda, Dessert $%M/$7.50NM 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

Spirit of Chicago’s Grande Lunch Buffett. The 2-hour cruise along the lake front is perfect for an afternoon getaway. Trip includes admission, lunch, and transportation with minimal walking. Cost is $75 for members and $93 for non-members.

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presentation will be by given Dr. William Rhoades.

The Illinois Department of Transportation unveiled the Illinois Yellow Dot program, a life-saving, traffic safety initiative that provides first responders with critical information to New memberships and The next AARP Driver Safety improve emergency care for renewal membership are being course will be July 24 and people involved in vehicle accepted at the Park Ridge Senior 26. Preregister by calling the crashes. Please come at 10 Center. Yearly membership dues Center at 847-602-3597. Checks a.m. on Tuesday, August 7, as are: single - $45 resident/$63 should be made payable to a representative from IDOT nonresident; couple - $68 AARP, $12 for AARP members; explains the initiative. Please resident/$97 nonresident. $14 for non-AARP members. RSVP by August at 847-692-3597 Couples must be living at the Upon completion of the course for this free program. same address. Memberships run participants may be entitles to a The August Just Lunch will be from July 1 to June 30 of each discount on automobile liability insurance. at 12:30 p.m. on Monday, August year. Membership is open year 6 for only $6. The lunch will be round. fried perch and chips.

A Health Care Forum will be presented at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Beginning promptly at noon The date for the Senior on Thursday, July 26, the Opera August 2. Join in as the Park Ridge Center Bazaar has been set for Arts group will be viewing “Can’t Health Care forum shows How To Prepare for your Doctor’s November 3 so start saving your Help Singing.” The Old West treasures.

Collection dates will Visits.

A variety of pertinent never sounded better than in this be announced in the September topics will be covered to keep Technicolor musical with songs newsletter. you health and active.

This free 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.

Park Ridge Senior Center

The Spirit of Chicago Cabaret Lunch Cruise leaves the Center at 10:30am on Tuesday, July 31.

Enjoy an entertaining lunchtime experience in Chicago featuring

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Area briefs Community garage sale Maine Township residents can reserve space for the Annual Maine Township Community Garage Sale beginning Monday, Aug. 13. The date for all others is Monday, Aug. 20.

Benefiting disadvantaged children and hungry families, the event will be held rain or shine, Saturday, Oct. 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of Maine Township Town Hall, 1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge.

The deadline for reserving space is Friday, Sept. 14.

The event is organized by the MaineStay Department of Maine Township and sponsored

by Chicagoland Senior News, Journal & Topics Newspapers, Liberty Bank for Savings, Parkway Bank, Highway Commissioner Robert Provenzano, ARC Disposal and Park Ridge Taxi/

Community Cab. Proceeds benefit the MaineStay Adventure Camp for disadvantaged youth and the Township’s Emergency Food Pantry.

Residents can participate in several ways. People can reserve space to sell their own treasures, make a donation of cash or merchandise to the Garage Sale or come by and shop on the day of the sale. Spaces, which are eight by sixteen feet, are $20 each. Table rentals are available for $10.

Donated merchandise will be sold by Maine Township staff to help raise funds. Donations of small working electronics, children’s games, children’s furniture and accessories, garden tools and small hand tools are especially needed.

Maine Township will not accept donations of clothes, large and/or heavy furniture,

firearms, explosives or any type of weapons. Drop-offs will be accepted from Sept. 26 to Sept.

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“This annual event is not only fun, but also raises money for two worthy causes,” says Supervisor Carol A. Teschky.

“We encourage our Township residents to participate, to give financial support, or just come by to shop.”

For more information, please call Ed Beauvais 847-2972510 ext. 270 or email him at ebeauvais@mainetown.com.

Information is also posted on the Maine Township website at www.mainetownship.com.

City Manager in the next couple months. However, the Mayor is currently seeking a person to serve as an interim City Manager until a permanent replacement is found.

Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and resume to Cheryl Peterson at cpeterso@ parkridge.us.

The City has an operating budget of 64.7 million and just over 300 employees. Deadline for submissions is 5 p.m.

Monday, July 16. Mayor Schmidt would like to appoint an interim manager by July 30.

Park Ridge seeks City Manager

The Niles Police Department in conjunction with the Illinois Department of Transportation conducted holiday traffic enforcement campaign from June 17 through July 8. Officers

CALENDAR

calendar.webrary.org, call 847929-5102, or stop by the library.

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.

Continued from page 6 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 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 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

The City of Park Ridge will begin their search for a full-time

Holiday traffic report

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.

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.

AUGUST 3

AUGUST 8

AUGUST 10

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

Screening of “Aquamarine” (2006, PG, 104 min.)

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

Screening of “Rio” (2011, G, 96 min.) in the Baxter Room.

AUGUST 4

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.

Story Time For Preschoolers. St. Matthew’s Preschool located at 9204 N. Milwaukee Ave in Niles (just south of Golf Mill Shopping Center) will be hosting a story time for preschoolers, ages 3-5.

The story time program will include stories, an art project, music and a snack. There is no cost to attend but seats are limited. To register contact the school by phone (847) 2975898 and ask for Deb or e-mail preschool@stmatthews.ws

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 847-929-5102, or stop by the library.

AUGUST 5

AUGUST 9

Big Band Hits. 8 p.m. in

Home School Information

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.

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

For grades 1 and up. Get creative at this drop-in club.

AUGUST 7

AUGUST 11 Crafty Saturday. 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Drop in to the youth services department to make a seasonal craft while supplies last.

Straw bale gardening. 10 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Linda Kruhmin from the Talking Farm in Skokie will show you how to grow herbs, strawberries, and potatoes in containers, and even a straw bale.

AUGUST 13 Teen Improv Club. 7-8 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library.

Come play fun improvisational games up on stage,or come watch and give scene suggestions. No experience needed.

assigned to this specific enforcement program only worked look for impaired driving, occupant restraint and vehicle violations. A total of 150 vehicles were stopped during this period.

Below is the breakdown of offenses encountered during the target period.

DUI Arrests - 2 Seatbelt Violations -85 Child Restraint Violations - 10 Drivers License Violations - 3 Insurance Violations - 11 Speeding Violations - 5 Drug Violations - 1 (marijuana) Other traffic violations - 25 Officers also located a Domestic Dispute and investigated a hit and run accident during this time frame.

The violations listed above are above and beyond arrests made by Officers assigned to the respective shifts in their patrol capacities.

AUGUST 14 & 15 Kindergarten Rocks! 6:30 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Starting school is exciting. For incoming kindergarteners, the fun is about to begin. Celebrate this big step with stories, songs, dancing, and snacks. Register at calendar. webrary.org, call 847-929-5102, or stop by the library.

AUGUST 14 Movie Screening. 11:30 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Screening of “The Grey” (2012, R, 118 min.).

Workforce Investment Act Orientation. 2:30-4:30 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library.

Presented by the National Able Network. Register at www. worknetncc.com or call 708724-3119.

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MANAGER Continued from page 3 Geem’s job, but did not lobby others to wait.

As roll was about to be called on the village attorney duties, a motion to postpone the decision was made but Callero said the 3-2 vote failed because such motion required majority of the board and not majority of the present trustees.

LoVerde and Przybylo said the attorney change seemed self-explanatory and preferred to not wait. Moments after the

LEVERAGE Continued from page 19 all your energy will go into fighting human nature. Once you work with and not against nature, you can put your energy into thriving at your job!

The last word(s) Q. I have a friend at work who always insists on getting into conflicts to prove he is right. Is there any way to point out he is ruining his career?

A. No, he has signed up for

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vote, LoVerde asked why one ethics-related vote should wait for Hynes but the other could occur without him. Palicki, Preston, and Chris Hanusiak did not respond.

Even though the vote to postpone failed, Palicki is confident someone will get the attorney topic on the July 24 agenda.

Reviewing the duties of the village manager and village attorney,and suggesting needed changes, are listed as two of the Board of Ethics’ nine main goals that were created on Jan. 7, 2009. rkambic@buglenewspapers.com

an education with the School of Hard Knocks. Numerous bad experiences will have to be his teacher.

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

B4... and after!

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Maine Township Supervisor Carol Teschky, standing right, calls bingo for about 80 seniors during Senior Day July 13 at the Taste of Park Ridge. The MaineStreamers sponsored bingo along with Liberty Bank for Savings. Despite a few rain delays, the bingo was considered a big success. For information on all MaineStreamers senior programs and activities, visit www.mainetownship.com or call 847-297-2510.

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