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AUGUST 9, 2012

Vol. 56 No. 44

Park Ridge ranked among top transit suburbs in Chicago

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

After a yearlong study, Park Ridge was ranked as one of the top twenty transit suburbs in metropolitan Chicago by DePaul University.

The study,published by DePaul’s Chaddick Institute for Metropolitan Development on July 26, said that Park Ridge was ranked number thirteen due to the community’s railway stations, close proximity to downtown amenities near the railway station and transit use in the community. Essentially, the study praised that commuters are only steps away from the library, downtown shopping and dining.

The study also believes that Park Ridge’s heavy investing in transitoriented development that leverages commuter rail should raise its rankings in future years.

However the study also found some issues with parking as lots in the area suffer from poor lighting, delayed maintenance, and a lack of niceties for commuters that “one might expect from such an affluent suburb.”

Additionally, considering the relatively dense development of the city nearby, very few commuters walk or bike to the train than in other comparable suburbs. This ended up hurting its “community connectivity” score.

Another issue that the study found was that the Pace bus service is limited, but the CTA Blue Line near the Park Edge-Chicago boundary, which links downtown to O’Hare, boosted Park Ridge’s score.

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Auto theft ring busted

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Secretary of State Jesse White joined by Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez, Du Page County State’s Attorney Robert Berlin and Illinois State Police Director Hiram Grau announced the uncovering of an auto theft ring that stole more than 200 vehicles worth $4 million, including Cadillacs, Land Rovers, Mercedes and BMWs.The joint law enforcement effort, headed by the Secretary of State police, was able to disband the operation and arrest and charge 21 individuals.

For more information on buying and selling a vehicle, go to www.cyberdriveillinois.com/publications/ pdf_publications/sos_dop141.pdf.

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Citizens demand referendum for term limits on ballot

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

On July 27, the village clerk of Niles was presented with more than a thousand signatures calling for a ballot measure this upcoming November to limit service on the Niles Board of Trustees to a maximum of 16 years. The Niles Term Limit Initiative would impact current trustees who have accumulated more than 16 years of service to date, not 16 years from the time the initiative is passed.

“I [want] the Mayor and Village Board of Trustees to respect the voters signing this initiative, and to allow a clear up or down vote in November. I can assure you any game playing with this issue will bring forth a massive turnout of angry voters,” said Joe Makula, a member of the Citizens Subcommittee of the Niles Board of Ethics that proposed this measure and presented the

signatures to the village clerk.

The proposed initiative would directly affect Trustees Louella Preston and Andrew Przybylo, as both have served the village as trustees for over two decades.

Additionally it would also affect Mayor Robert M. Callero as he served 13 years as a trustee before becoming mayor. If the initiative were to pass, it would prohibit these three members of the Village Board of Trustees from running for reelection.

“I favor term limits but not as I believe they were proposed in the petition for referendum,” said Przybylo. He said that he doesn’t favor combining the two distinctly different elected board positions, that of Trustee and Mayor, and combining their separate terms of service to get to a total term of 16 years.

While Pryzbylo says that he’s not sure what term limit should be imposed for trustees, he does feel that two terms as Mayor

“What the Term Limit Initiative aspires to do is to open up opportunities for more citizens to serve as trustee and mayor.”

- Rob Kurfist is “not sufficiently long while more than three terms would be unacceptable.”

“Is this referendum binding or advisory? If binding as written, I can see some real questions and potential problems. For instance, how are the current elected officials to be treated with their future political aspirations? It is a pity that the petition [authors] didn’t look to the practicalities necessary in the adherence to the petition’s passage-though, I admire and respect their civic spirit,” said Pryzbylo.

Trustee Preston wished to not make a comment on the initiative, saying,“I am the longest serving Trustee and would be an

ex officio member of the Niles Election Board. I will be making no comment about this issue at this time.”

“Some people are quite comfortable with the idea of a village mayor serving nearly five decades in office and term limit opponents regularly cite the importance of the institutional memory and continuity”, said Rob Kurfirst, Ph.D. Kurfist is a political scientist and also served on the Citizens Subcommittee of the Niles Board of Ethics with Makula.

Citing the administration of former Niles Mayor Nicholas Blase, Kurfist said that in Niles the power of incumbency has

often led to Niles Board of Trustee positions becoming long-term and, in some cases, a lifetime political career “as the hand-picked partners of the mayor got reelected along with him election after election after election.”

Kurfirst believes that there is nothing in this proposed initiative that would prohibit any affected Trustee from serving the village in other capacities.

He suggested that they run for election in other village boards or commissions and volunteer their service to areas of the government where their experience and expertise would be welcome and appreciated.

“What the Term Limit Initiative aspires to do is to open up opportunities for more citizens to serve as trustee and mayor,” said Kurfist.

Mayor Callero had not returned our request for comment at press time.

Retiring village employee reflects on 34 years of service

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

During a July 24 board of trustees meeting, the mayor of Niles took a moment to make a brief announcement concerning the retirement of one of the village’s employees.

Mayor Robert M. Callero said that Tom J. Glines, a public works service worker, and his family have been season ticket holders for the Chicago Bears since their days of playing at Wrigley Field and that attending Bears games is the only thing Tom has been doing for a longer period of time than serving the residents of Niles.

“As a fellow Bears fan, I thank you for your years of dedication to the Village of Niles and wish you health and happiness in your retirement,” said Callero.

Glines has three siblings; two of his sisters are teachers and his brother works for an oil company.

Of the four, he’s the youngest at 55 years old and never married.

Born at Resurrection Health Care Chicago, Glines has spent his life in Chicago.

“We used to go to the park and they’d have different stuff going on, we’d play pickup games, softball and baseball. A bunch of

us grew up together, we’ve been friends for 45 years, we still hang out and talk,” said Glines about growing up in Niles. “We had a good family, all the brothers and sisters are close.”

When he was sixteen, Glines was offered a job within the printing company his father worked for as a photo engraver.

However, he preferred to work outdoors and so instead began his 34-year career working for the Village of Niles.

“I had worked for the village two summers prior to being hired by the officially. For those summers, they put me on an older farm tractor and had me ‘cutting open lots.’ Because every house in Niles is on a set amount of square footage and there were many open lots in the town that were too big for just one house, so the village would cut them so they wouldn’t get out of hand,” Glines said.

After that, Glines was hired as a village employee on buildings and grounds duty and other departments before he was moved to the forestry department, where he stayed nearly 25 years.

“When we first started they put us on each department for six months at a time so you would

learn that department totally.

You went to water, then sewers, then streets, and then forestry.

The only department that I was never on in a full time status was meter division,” said Glines.

The guys in the water department and street department were his favorites.

“The guys in the water department and the guys in the streets department. They were basically the guys who trained me and with all this knowledge, on the street department most of the guys were friends of my brother,” said Glines.

Since his retirement on

June 13 of this year, Glines has been keeping busy, with family anniversaries, new nephews and nieces joining the family.

His plan for the first six months is to begin “taking it easy.”

“I get up and go in the morning and take a walk, work out every other day, it’s just an adjusting time,” said Glines, who admitted that he is one of those people that will become stir crazy if

he doesn’t have something to occupy his time with. “At least there’s always work to be done on the house, fixing things up and stuff like that. I just have to realize that I’m retired I guess.”

After his period of adjusting, he is planning on moving out to Tennessee with his oldest sister.

Glines feels that the use of See RETIRING, page 5

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Police Blotter

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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Brandon L. Godla, 26, Morton Grove, and Elton A. Jacobson, 21, Morton Grove were both arrested July 26 in the 7900 block of Foster. Officers responded to a report of a possible drug deal in progress, and stopped the vehicle involved. Officers found drug paraphernalia, cannabis, and a Xanax pill on the suspects’ persons. Godla was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia, and Jacobson was charged with possession of cannabis with intent to deliver and possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver.

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James R. Paszkiewicz, 19, Glenview, was stopped for traffic violations in the 5600 block of Dempster on July 28 for possession of a controlled substance. The officer smelled burned cannabis emanating from the vehicle. A search of the vehicle recovered multiple prescription pills that were not prescribed to the subject.

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David S. Philemon, 34, Des Plaines, was arrested July 30 near Dempster and Lincoln for driving with a suspended driver’s license. Philemon was involved in a traffic accident and found to have a suspended license.

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Mariam L. Sarkissian, 19, Skokie, was arrested July 31 in the 6900 block of Dempster for retail theft. Sarkissian concealed 10 DVDs in her purse and walked past the last point of purchase without paying for the items.

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Niles Jason A. Repika, 25, 8800 block of North Shore, Des Plaines, was arrested July 27 at 11:09 a.m. at Golf Mill Center.

The loss prevention agent at a store observed the offender remove a cellphone and conceal it in a briefcase he was carrying.

The offender then paid for two items, but not the phone (valued

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at $299). The offender then left the store. He was detained and charged with retail theft.

Kejuan D. Wells, 22, 1500 block of Forest Avenue, Evanston, was arrested July 27 at 5:22 p.m. in the 7700 block of Nora for violating an order of protection. A Niles officer responded to a call about child visitation, in which Wells stated his girlfriend failed to bring their daughter for a visitation. Wells stated he had called the victim (girlfriend’s father) several times to ask about it, though an order of protection prohibited contact of any kind. Wells was taken into custody for violation of an order of protection and held to await bond hearing. The mother of the child said she had not been aware of the visitation order.

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Timothy G. Flood, 38, 1600 block of Hilton Head Drive, Naperville, was arrested July 28

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at 12:32 a.m. in the 6800 block of Milwaukee for domestic battery.A Niles police officer was dispatched for an intoxicated subject who was seeking advice.

Upon arrival, the offender stated he wished to surrender keys to the address so he could not be accused of stealing them.

The offender repeated himself several times, his speech was slurred, and his eyes were bloodshot and glassy. The officer detected a strong odor of alcohol on his breath. A check revealed an active warrant out of DuPage County, so the offender was taken into custody.

$18.46 of food items from store displays and place them into a bag she was carrying. The agent also observed McMannus select $12.56 of food items and place them in her own bag. Both offenders went past the last point of purchase and exited the store without paying for the items.

The offenders were detained, and the police were called.

Richards was found to have a prior retail theft arrest, and was taken into custody and charged with retail theft. McMannus did not have prior criminal history and was issued a PO ticket for petty theft.

Rebecca A. Richards, 21, 5000 block of Warren, Skokie; and Jessica L. McMannus, 18, 1400 block of N. Green Street, McHenry; were arrested July 28 at 1:30 p.m. in the 5600 block of Touhy. The loss prevention agent of a retail store observed and videotaped Richards select

Marsean A. Hood, 18, 3600 block of Salem Walk South, Northbrook, was arrested July 28 at 4:07 p.m. at Golf Mill Center for retail theft. The loss prevention agent for a retail store reported that the offender ran from the store after placing five sets of earrings valued at $8.99

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into the left front pocket of his shorts.The loss prevention agent stated the offender returned the property when he was stopped by the agent, but ran away when asked to return to the loss prevention office. The offender ran eastbound across Milwaukee Avenue,and was last seen walking eastbound on Callero Drive. An officer observed a man matching the offender’s description at the intersection of Lyons and Maryland, and detained him until the arrival of other Niles units.

The agent positively identified the offender, and the offender was taken into custody.

Park Ridge Luis Gonzalez, 42, 4000 block of Barry, Chicago, was arrested at 7:28 a.m. July 30 near Touhy and Lincoln for driving

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Park Ridge to participate in National Night Out Out,“America’s Night Out Against Crime,” was introduced by the NATW in 1984.The program was the brainchild of NATW Executive Director Matt A. Peskin. In an effort to heighten awareness and strengthen participation in local anticrime efforts, Peskin felt that a high profile, high-impact type of crime prevention event was needed nationally.

Traditionally, outside lights

and front porch vigils are how most cities and towns celebrate National Night Out. However in addition to that there will be a variety of neighborhood events like cookouts, parades, festivals, visits from local officials and law enforcement, safety fairs, and other youth events.

“We’re going to have some differently things, obviously attractions for the younger kids,

doughnut eating contest, some races of some of the area mascots,” said Kaminski, elaborating on some of the festivities planned for Tuesday.

Kaminski also said that this year’s National Night Out’s honorary masters of ceremonies are the Girl Scouts of Park Ridge.

Guilty plea in Amato case

RETIRING

Gary Amato a former civilian employee of the Niles Police Department pled guilty to one count of felony theft and one count of felony-official misconduct today at the Cook County Second District Courthouse, in Skokie.

The plea agreement included two years probation, one hundred hours of community service and $5,037.93 restitution, paid to the Village

of Niles. “Niles Police Chief Dean Strzelecki stated that the arrest and conviction of former civilian employee Gary Amato, once again reinforces, that he will not tolerate any misconduct committed by any member of the Niles Police Department”.

Any questions are to be directed to Investigation Division Commander Dennis McEnerney at 847 588-6581.

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beings.

“I think people communicated better in the older days, for example, if you got in a fender bender, you’d say okay go get it fixed and I’ll pay for it. Now at days people are looking to sue over stuff like that. I also think that people aren’t as laid back and they are always in a rush now,” said Glines.

That desire for a slower pace is one of the reasons that Glines

wants to move to Tennessee. His brother lived there for five years and Glines says that when he visited him he saw firsthand the slower pace.

“When you’re used to the rush rush rush, I mean I still am that way, and that’s one thing that my sister said I had to get used to: being retired and not being in that rush mode,” said Glines.

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block of N. Spaulding, Chicago, was arrested at 8:28 a.m. Aug. 2 near Vernon and Weeg Way for driving with a suspended license, disobeying a stop sign, and failing to wear a seatbelt.

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Park Ridge will be participating in National Night Out this Tuesday at Hodges Park between 6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m.

“It’s a great event and an opportunity to bring the community together,” said Park Ridge Police Chief Frank Kaminski.

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Edgar Barradas-Salas, 45, 1000 block of Hampton Harbor, Schaumburg, was arrested at 8:05 p.m. July 30 in the 1000 block of N. Lincoln for disobeying a traffic control device and driving without a valid driver’s license.

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Michael Maniacek, 21, 1000 block of Willson Drive, Des Plaines; and James Young, 21, 600 block of Jon Lane, Des Plaines; were arrested at 9:58 p.m. July 30 for possession of cannabis and possession of stolen property in the 1400 block of Tyrell.

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Manuel Ortega, 40, 3000

The event is designed to heighten crime and drug prevention awareness, generate support for and participation in local anti-crime programs, and to send the message to criminals that the police and community are working together and are fighting back against crime.

According to the National Association of Town Watch (NATW) website, National Night

Illija Sikanic, 59, 6000 block of W. Carol, Morton Grove, was arrested at 9:03 p.m.Aug. 3 in the 6000 block of Carol for leaving the scene of an accident, driving under the influence of alcohol, and illegal transportation of alcohol.

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Matthew Hafley, 20, 900 block of S. Home, Park Ridge, was arrested at 10:15 p.m. Aug. 3 for zero tolerance and use of premise for underage drinking.

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Dennis Bereza, 18, 200 block of N. Aldine, Park Ridge, was arrested at 11:10 p.m. on Aug. 3 in the 900 block of S. Home Avenue amd charged with zero tolerance.

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Venus is in your sign for a few more days. You might find that expressing your love of the most beautiful things and perhaps investing in them might be the safest route as the week unfolds.

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Guest Columns

Remembering W-Hour Every August 1 in Warsaw a siren wails at 5 p.m. This siren cries out for a moment of silence and reflection to the memory of the Warsaw Upr ising which began on August 1, 1944, at 5 p.m. (known as W-Hour).

For 63 days the people of Warsaw fought for liberty. It was the biggest rebellion against Nazi occupation during WWII, costing over 200,000 lives. The Allied armies were breaking

through Normandy and the communist Red Army was at the Vistula River. By all rights Warsaw would have been the very first European capital to be liberated, but that wasn’t in the cards. No matter how valiantly they fought these freedom fighters were doomed. Their fate had long ago been determined at the Teheran Conference between Franklin D. Roosevelt, Joseph Stalin, and Winston Churchill.

Russia had always wanted Galicia and the Soviets were no less greedy and their bloodlust knew no bounds. The Polish underground recognized this threat to Polish liberty and

independence and hoped that the London-based governmentin-exile could come to power before the Soviet communist Committee of National Liberation (those communists love cruelly ironic names – here liberation really means enslavement).

At the Teheran Conference Stalin connived to place Poland and many other countries into the Soviet Sphere of control.

Roosevelt agreed and Churchill, the junior member of the Alliance, had to go along. We now know that Roosevelt’s administration was riddled with pro-Soviet people and backboned by hardcore communists. But, that

doesn’t excuse the “great man” from seeing that he was selling Poles into slavery. By this time, no true American could not know the threat of communism – the decision is treachery pure and simple.

So the Polish freedom fighters fought in vain. Powers higher than they, but less than God, had determined their fate. Sovietcontrolled radio Kosciusko had encouraged the uprising, yet the Soviets denied the US and Britain airfields necessary to supply and support it. Without those necessary supplies of food and ammunition the Poles were doomed. In a cunning calculation

the Soviet communists killed two birds with one stone – starting in Katyn they killed off the Polish elite and then let the Warsaw liberation fighters and their Nazi enemies kill each other off.

At the start of WW2 on Sept.

1, 1939 Warsaw had a population of 1.3 million by August 1, 1944 there were about 900 thousand.

At the end of the Warsaw revolt less than a thousand inhabitants remained in the ruins.

What has changed today?

Treachery still abounds among the powerful. Communists still seek to divide, conquer and control. The threat to liberty is real.The fight is universal.

Setting, achieving goals in life Have you ever been to the International Swimming Hall of Fame?

It’s in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

I visited there several years ago.

There’s a memorial to Johnny Weissmuller there (you might

remember he played Tarzan in those great old movies; I always say God gives everybody more than one talent), the Gold-Medalwinning Olympic swimmer.

The text by the bronze cast of Weissmuller’s very large hands explains that their enormous size enabled him to displace a lot of water - which helped to propel him through the water.

Many Olympic hopefuls practiced in the Olympic

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size pool at the Hall of Fame.

Remember Greg Louganis who received gold medals for both springboard and platform diving?

He practiced there.

I swim on a regular basis at the Niles Family Fitness Center.

In the summer, I also swim in the

lake where my husband Joe and I have a lake house. Last summer I set a goal for myself: to swim across the lake this summer.

Well, I’m happy to report that on the 4th of July I swam across the lake – and then back!

I’ll admit that, unlike Johnny

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Weissmuller and Greg Louganis, I used special equipment (my nose plug) – but I achieved my goal nonetheless!

Throughout our lives we all continue to set and achieve goals for ourselves. What’s your next goal?

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Bad behavior may be sign of separation anxiety As a veterinarian I am asked a lot of questions. Most of the time I enjoy sharing my advice and experience. The most common questions may be the most difficult to answer. These questions can sometimes be a matter of life and death for the animal. If a dog is destroying furniture or a cat is consistently urinating outside the litter box, then some pet owners may be pushed to the limit. There is a lot that we can do to prevent owners from giving up their pet to a shelter.

Many dogs live their lives with severe anxiety. For reasons mostly unknown, some dogs develop a behavior to a perceived threat at a critical time in their development.

Maybe it was a loud noise like thunder when they were away from their siblings or during their first week in a new home. As a result, they may associate being

alone with that terrifying event. As the puppy grows to an adult the fear is not dealt with and it may even get worse.

Separation anxiety occurs when a dog reacts poorly to being alone.

The symptoms of separation anxiety happen when the owner is away from the home and the dog shows signs of stress, vocalization, and even trying to escape from the perceived danger. These escape attempts can lead to excessive scratching on the floor, ripping up carpet, or even chewing on walls. Often the dog is so stressed he may urinate or defecate in the house.

These dogs are perfectly fine when the owners are at home,

so I get involved only after the dog is brought to the office for another reason. It doesn’t take many of my usual questions to determine the cause of the animal’s excessive behavior. First, we have to confirm the diagnosis by ruling out other causes of inappropriate elimination in the home. Then, the discussion gets into the details of the dog’s behavior before and after the owner leaves and comes home.

Often the dog shows signs of anxiety before the owner walks out the door.

Once the diagnosis is made, the plan is set. The first step is to consider crating the dog or placing him in a smaller room.

Dogs frequently will adapt to the den that is the crate and see it as a safe place. Sometimes it is advisable putting the dog in the crate even when the owner is home to reinforce the safety of

Area news briefs New board member at District 63 The School Board of East Maine School District 63 is very pleased to announce that the board unanimously selected Krystal Zec to fill the board vacancy position. Zec will serve the school board until the general elections in April 2013.

Zec will begin her official duties at East Maine beginning August 1 when she will be sworn in at the Regular School Board meeting.

Des Plaines dog park workshop Des Plaines Mayor Martin J. Moylan will host a meeting to discuss the development of a dog park at 7 p.m., August 15, 2012, in the City Council Chambers of City Hall, 1420 Miner Street. The public is invited and encouraged to attend.

“I encourage all those interested, whether you own a dog or not, to attend our meeting. It is important that we hear your opinions, concerns and questions. This will be an informal get-together, a sort of brainstorming session, where we will discuss the development of a

recreational setting for our ‘best friends,’” Mayor Moylan said.

The Mayor, who for many years had a dog, is interested in developing a volunteer citizens’ committee that would work with his office and other dog/animal advocacy groups on the dog park project. He has sent letters to residents who have expressed an interest in the project and hopes to have a City Council member liaison appointed to the committee.

Director of Public Works and Engineering Tim Oakley will be at the meeting presenting possible locations for the dog park development.Attendees will have the option of completing informational cards to assist the City on the project.

“We want this to be a working session, a fact-finding event, and a fun evening. Dog owners are invited to bring pictures of their pets. Parks like this aren’t just for Fido, they’re for the health and welfare of our residents, too. Walking paths make great exercise routes for our four legged friends and their owners,” Mayor Moylan said.

For additional information, please call the city’s dog park hotline at 847-827-4966 or email dogpark@desplaines.org.

Back-to-school concert at Golf Mill Local music pop star Andre Bellos will perform a free live concert in Center Court of Golf Mill Shopping Center on Aug. 16 at 3 p.m. Concert goers will enjoy a live meet & greet with Bellos after the performance. Fans will have a chance to snap a photo with the pop idol and take home an autographed poster.

The excitement continues as Studio 22 High Tek Dance Team performs their award winning routines at 4:15 p.m.

Studio 22 teaches competitive dance to local youth and high school talent. Director of Studio 22, Jackie Graney, is currently a Chicago Luvabull and continues to lead the studio’s dancers to National Championships.

Goody bags will be provided to the first 150 event attendees.

Additionally, event goers can Enter-To-Win family four packs of admission passes to Brookfield Zoo and their summer long temporary exhibit Xtreme Bugs, plus gift cards to Express, Finish Line and Northgate.

For hours and additional information about Golf Mill Center visit www.golfmill.com or call (847) 699-1070.

the crate. Next, the owners must be told to not give excessive attention to the dog during departures and arrivals. It is out of the love in our hearts that we get emotional when leaving or coming home to pets, but in this situation the human emotion is actually fueling the fire of the anxiety. As an example, when the owner comes home at night it may be best to ignore the dog’s excitement for 20 minutes so as not to reward the anxious behavior. However, when the anxious behavior subsides and the dog relaxes then the owner can shower the dog with love and attention.

Also, it may be prudent for the owners to regularly prepare to leave the house then not go out, or leave for just 5 to15 minutes.

These strategic departures will desensitize the dog to the departure clues. The dog will

become used to the owner coming home and not being overly emotional upon returning.

Finally, as with any anxiety behavior, getting more exercise is often therapeutic for the patient. Sometimes the use of medications are needed. Drugs like Fluoxetine can actually assist the dog in the learning of new behaviors.

Separation anxiety can be a very serious condition. With commitment and consistent effort dogs can overcome this condition.

Dr. Mark Howes, DVM is the owner and medical director of Berglund Animal Hospital in Evanston. 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: www.berglundvet. com

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H o ro s c o p e s

Across

1 Big Harley, in slang 5 “MarchingAlong” autobiographer 10 “Mamma Mia!” group 14 Soap Box Derby state 15 Hearth debris 16 Off-peak period 17 Meat used in place of a puck?

19 Untidy type 20 John Williams quintet?

21 Fridge sound 22 ‘70s Olympics name 23 Fab Four member 24 Prepare beans, Mexican-style 26 Scary fly 30 Place for care instructions 33 Mouse catchers 36 Expected 37 Professor’s goal 38 Corrida cry 39 Surcharge for a cab ride?

41 English __ 42 Drum heard in Westerns

44 Actress Basinger 45 Bar brews 46 Mar. parade celeb 47 Presario PC brand 49 Significant period 51 Comfortably rewarding 55 Dinner and a movie, say 57 D-backs, on scoreboards 59 Gillette razor named for its blade count 60 One with a password 61 Davy Jones at an abbey?

63 Gimlet garnish 64 Game show host 65 Throw in a chip 66 SoCal force 67 Country singer Rimes 68 Tabloid loch

Down

1 Hostess snack cakes 2 “__ of golden daffodils”: Wordsworth 3 Neopagan religion 4 Some Soap Box Derby entrants 5 Articulates 6 __Kosh B’Gosh 7 “Rats!”

8 Out of harm’s way 9 Invitation on a rep’s button 10 Losing candidate 11 Intimidator on the bovine playground?

12 Online journal 13 Jessica of “Sin City” 18 Slips up 25 Show off one’s muscles 27 Dutch cheese 28 Prom duds 29 Bulova competitor 31 14-Across’s Great Lake 32 Tennis net

grazers 33 Summer cabin beds 34 Boatloads 35 Short-term Arizona State employee?

37 Pack (down) 39 Four-legged Oz visitor 40 Comical Conway 43 Like a pencil point 45 Sea-dwelling superhero 47 Car trim 48 Farmland division 50 Skating maneuver 52 Teatime snack 53 Help for the clueless 54 “Omigosh!”

55 Boring 56 Where most people live 58 Bygone Peruvian 59 Not-so-little kid 62 Barbie’s guy

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Stick your toe in and test the waters first. A temporary lack of funds may keep you from satisfying all your desires in the beginning of the week. You will achieve a happy medium near the middle of the week.

Love is the only fourletter word you manage to utter.

During the upcoming week, your kindness and sensitivity toward others are demonstrated with an air of refinement and delicacy that everyone admires.

Gentle and fun-loving Venus is in your sign for a few more days. You might find that expressing your love of the most beautiful things and perhaps investing in them might be the safest route as the week unfolds.

Reveal some initiative behind the scenes. Your outlook might improve greatly when Venus enters your sign midweek and offers you more opportunities for happy social interactions. Expect more romance.

You gotta have friends.

In the week to come, your circle of friends, your clubs or other groups might take up more of your time than usual. You know how to edge your way to the top by being especially friendly.

Be proud and persevere. Your financial predicament will appear much rosier by the middle of the week. Spending habits may be reexamined; a special someone will be happy to give you the benefit of the doubt.

Time for the tried and true. In the week ahead, you may be adept at finding coupons to cut costs and finding other ways to get the best value. You might be most at home with old friends who stick by you through thick and thin.

The power of love outshines the love of power. In the week to come, you might find that romantic outings are just as thrilling and satisfying as making headway in the boardroom. Give it your all.

Creative ideas ache to be expressed in the week to come.

Your imaginative ideas can blossom into reality - but first you must acquire necessary tools and experience. You might find a masterful mentor.

Those who are detailoriented might take center stage in the week ahead. Offer a pat on the back to those who demonstrate selflessness and be generous with your own time and talent. Set a good example.

Be well equipped to offer a quip. Your social circle could expand during the week ahead, so stock up on some small talk and keep a few jokes on hand to entertain an audience. The love boat might sail.

A kiss is just a kiss. You might like you are floating on cloud nine in the week to come if you meet up with a hot new romantic prospect. Remember to keep in touch with old friends as well as new ones.

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Previous puzzle ’s answers

Previous puzzle ’s answers Jumbles: • TOPAZ • BELIE • ADAGIO • PEOPLE

Answer:

A good way to get in the last word -- APOLOGIZE

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Hawks compete in Alabama

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

The dog days of summer officially start this week as area high school football teams, such as Maine South, began practice for the 2012 season, which gets under way just two weeks from Friday.

The Hawks, who’ve taken part in five 7-on-7 tournaments this summer, recently competed in their final tourney before taking the practice field—traveling into the deep south to do so.

Maine South was one of 32 teams from across the country participated in the annual National Select 7-on-7 championships held at Hoover, Ala., a suburb of Birmingham.

The Hawks joined Elk Grove and old nemesis Wheaton Warrenville South as the only three participating Illinois schools.

Even though Maine South finished 2-7—an outcome head coach Dave Inserra described as “disappointing”—its tourney record is a bit deceiving.

“There wasn’t a team that we couldn’t have beaten,” he said.

“We were in every game and never got blown out.We had high expectations going down there, but it was not a disappointing tournament—great trip, great travel, great team experience.

“There was exceptional competition, exceptional speed.

The athletic ability was just phenomenal.”

The Hawks started the tourney 2-0, dominating clubs from Page High School in Greensboro, N.C. and North Gwinnett, located in Suwanee, Ga. However, they lost to Hoover,the eventual champion and host school (28-19), and also to Sherman (Texas) High School to finish the day 2-2.

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Matt Alviti and Maine South competed in a 7 on 7 tournament in Alabama,

The following day, Maine South fell to Foley (Ala.) High School, and dropped a tough 2725 loss to Evangel Christian of Shreveport, La., the tournament runner-up, despite building up a 25-15 lead late in the game.

“The Evangel Christian game was kind of a swing game,”Inserra said, “but overall we definitely got better. We gained confidence just in terms of the competition of the teams we played.”

Losing tight end John Solari and wideout Mike Bosco—the Hawks’ leading receivers—early in the tournament with sprained ankles factored into the finals results, Inserra said.

“Mike Bosco and John Solari caught the ball really well until they got hurt, and that’s probably what hurt us overall—them getting hurt on Day 1 and Day 2,” he said.

Inserra, though, said junior

receiver George Sajenko and sophomore Vinnie Labus did a good job filling in.

“George had to step up and show what he could do,” he said.

“Vinnie caught the ball well and was physical as a receiver.”

Senior Frank Perrone, who started at wideout in all but one game last season, said going up against top-notch defensive backs and linebackers will help Maine South in the long run.

“They were definitely a lot faster,” he said. “I noticed the linebackers were a lot bigger and they were physical, getting in our faces. We’re usually never the biggest team so it’s tough once we see guys that big.

“We took a lot out of the tournament. We ate together, went out to movies together, and just the competition, we took a See HAWKS, page 15

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Local teams wrapping up summer play

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

There’s a distinct sound that takes some getting used to in the Metro Collegiate Summer Baseball League of Illinois.

BASEBALL No longer does that familiar “ping” of aluminum bats carry into the afternoon or evening air when bat meets ball. It’s replaced by the traditional crack of the bat because the 10-team league— which provides an opportunity for college players ages 19 to 22 to improve their skills—uses wood bats.

“It’s been an adjustment from spring ball to summer,” said Jeff VonMoser, an infielder with the Park Ridge Indians, who compete in the Metro Summer League along with another local squad, the Des Plaines Patriots.

But, as VonMoser notes, if you make solid contact, it doesn’t really matter what the make or model of the bat happens to be.

“If you square a ball up, there’s really no difference,” he said.

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Notre Dame graduate Jim Leyhane is a starting pitcher for the Park Ridge Indians, who play in the Metro Collegiate Summer Baseball League of Illinois. Leyhane also starts for Beloit College.

“(But) those little bloop hits, you don’t really get those with the wood bats.”

The Indians and Patriots are concluding their eight-week seasons with tournament play that took place last week. Both clubs were founded by current Notre Dame varsity baseball coach Nelson Gord, who owns Play Baseball USA, a baseball and softball training facility located in Niles.

The Patriots joined the league in 2010, while the Indians had their inaugural season last year.

The Park Ridge and Des Plaines squads, which play its home games at Notre Dame and Maine East high schools, contain a handful of players who’ve worn the uniforms of area prep teams.

VonMoser and Park Ridge teammate, pitcher Jim Leyhane, were teammates at Notre Dame, as well. Morton Grove resident Kenny Blanchard, a Niles West graduate, also pitches for the Indians. Maine East product Chris Ripple, meanwhile, is a corner outfielder with the Patriots.

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Chicago native at home with Bears

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

Most Chicago Bears fans remember Kelvin Hayden, cornerback for the Indianapolis Colts, for his interception of Rex Grossman with 13 minutes , 38 seconds left in Superbowl XLI. It was Hayden’s first NFL interception and he returned it 56 yards for a touchdown, ending the scoring at 29-17 and taking the wind out of the Bears’ sails.

Hayden, who grew up a Bears fan in Chicago, hopes to make more memories in his hometown orange and blue.

“It feels good to be home,” he said. “Last year (as a member of the Atlanta Falcons) was my first year out of the Midwest and it was different. It is the journey of the NFL, but it feels good to be back home. My family is able to get out here every day and see me working, so that is always good. But also, growing up a Bears fan and playing for the hometown team is even better. I am just trying to make the best of the opportunity.”

The Bears were in the running to sign Hayden last season after a six-year stint with the Colts, but the two couldn’t come to terms.

“Unfortunately,it didn’t happen last year, but things happen for a reason,” Hayden said. “I am glad to be here and be part of a good team that has the opportunity to

do some things.”

Hayden said the goal of this year’s Bears team is simple.

“Our goal is not to win the division, not make the playoff, not to make the Superbowl, but to win the Superbowl,” he said.

“That is our mindset.”

A four-year starter at Chicago’s Hubbard High School, Hayden was a cornerback as a freshman and had 10 interceptions, second most in the state.

As a sophomore, he switched to quarterback where he passed for 21 touchdowns and ran for seven more.

His junior season, Hayden switched again, this time to running back, where he posted 2,135 yards and 33 scores.

His fourth position change in as many years, Hayden switched to wide receiver his senior year, where despite missing seven games totaled 792 yards.

Hayden played his first two years out of high school at Joliet Junior College, where in two years as a receiver, he posted 115 receptions for 1,839 yards and 17 touchdowns.

As a sophomore in 2002, Hayden was the NJCAA National Offensive National Player of the Year, won first team Junior College All-America accolades and was named the Conference Player of the Year after catching 72 balls for 1,297 yards 13 scores. He was also named the

MVP of the 2002 NCAA National Championship game, which Joliet won 24-14 over Georgia Military College.

He then transferred to Illinois, where in 2003, Hayden led the Illini with 52 receptions for 592 yards. He then went back to cornerback in 2004 where he started all 11 games and had 71 tackles and four interceptions.

Hayden never would have thought that just 10 years after winning a national title, JJC would be without a program.

“It is rough. It is sad to hear,” Hayden said. “Personally, I wish I would have found out sooner and I would have tried the best I could to keep it. For guys like myself, it gave me that second chance. There are less and less junior college teams in Illinois and guys have to go out of state and teams only keep so many out-of-state players.”

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Bears defensive back Kelvin Hayden (24) squares up on rookie receiver Alshon Jeffery at camp in Bourbonnais.

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IOC a lot like IHSA in its rulings Last week I was made aware of a ruling that has been around for several years in the Olympics, but one that I just heard about.

I n gymnastics, only two members from a country can qualify for the allaround competition.

That ended up hurting the United States’ Jordan Wieber, who had one of the top allaround scores, but fell victim to the rule as two of her teammates scored better.

Now, I understand why there is a two competitor max per country in events.

The International Olympic Committee does not want

to have all finalists from one country. So, you can only have two competitors in events such as swimming, table tennis and track and field. I get it. A swimming finals of all eight Americans is pretty silly.

However, gymnastics is a different breed. There are only five members to a team and at the most there are only four who could technically compete in the all-around, and in most cases three if the fifth teammate competes in at least one event.

So, out of the 24 qualifiers, only three or four max would be from one country, which seems very reasonable.

In addition, unlike in the other sports, gymnastics actually allows more than two individuals to attempt to qualify for the finals. Other sports only have two entries period. If you are scoring/timing more than

two athletes, how can you keep them out of the finals if they proved they deserved to be there by making the mark to qualify while at the Olympics?

That makes no sense and isn’t very fair to me.

When did the Olympics become about equal opportunity rather than about the best win?

Wieber just won the world allaround in 2011, so it is hard to see her not being in the running for at least a medal.

When I was thinking about the injustice, I couldn’t help comparing the Olympic committee to the Illinois High School Association.

The IHSA is all about getting mutual representation from different regions rather than allowing the best teams in the state to meet in the finals.

A good case was the Class 4A girls basketball state playoffs,

where powers Bolingbrook and Whitney Young met in the supersectional after meeting up at state in previous years.

A great comparison though is found in bowling where, like gymnastics, scores are used.

Almost every year individuals are left home with higher scores than other at-large candidates.

In this case there are two teams and two individuals from each sectional who head to state. In addition, there are six at-large qualifiers.

However, the at-large qualifiers don’t go by the highest score. They go by pins behind the second qualifier.

So, if a sectional is really bad and have several close to each other, they could send three or four at-large qualifiers, despite being 100 pins lower than other individuals.

While I’m not happy that the

equal representation has been hitting the high school scene for some years, I am even more discouraged that it is hitting the largest stage in the world.

I thought as a team you are competing with each other and not against each other?

While the gymnasts were trying to qualify as a team for finals, they were battling each other to see who would get the top two slots in the individual competition. While they overcame this to win gold, it sure wasn’t easy for them that night.

I’m not sure that’s fair for those athletes involved or the tone we want to set for the younger generations.

Championships, at all levels, should be reserved for the best.

Otherwise, what is the point of an incomplete championship?

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He said he stays in touch with quite a few of his teammates and some even came to see him in Bourbonnais.

“A couple guys came out here on the first day of training camp and that is motivation for

me,” he said. “It makes me work harder because not everyone can get this far and I am one of the fortunate ones. I just want to show those guys I am grateful and I want to make the best of the opportunity.”

Hayden isn’t the only member of the NJCAA champion team in the NFL, as he is joined by former Lincoln-Way Central and current New England Patriot linebacker Rob Ninkovich.

“Every time I see Rob

Ninkovich the memories come back of that day to day grind of a bunch of kids with a dream,” Hayden said. “We are the ones that are still lucky enough to be playing this kids game.”

of Central Valley High School in Monaca, Pa.—the No. 4-ranked receiver in the nation, according to Rivals.com—was not the best wideout the Hawks’ defense faced during the tournament.

“We probably saw three guys that were better than him in terms of receiving, catching, running and jumping,” Inserra said. “Just unbelievable talent across the board.”

Defensively, Inserra singled out the play of outside linebacker Noah Meyer,safety Clay Burdelick and cornerback Nate Gruber, along with middle linebacker Phil Uhlig.

“Nate Gruber had an exceptional tournament covering both zone and man,” Inserra said. “Noah Meyer was great at outside linebacker, and Clay Burdelick—those three guys

were exceptional. Phil just really understands the game, and it was great to see what he could do.”

Offensively, Inserra said senior quarterback Matt Alviti, who earned Player of the Day honors the first day of the tourney,“had a great tournament.” He also liked the way running back Anthony Mitchell caught the ball out of the backfield.

“Key improvements (during

the summer) were probably the connection (made) between the receivers and Matt Alviti,” Inserra said. “They were on the same page. Guys were running routes properly, timing routes, understanding the offense.

“Another nice improvement was Anthony Mitchell—the vast improvement he made in catching the ball.”

started talking from there.”

VonMoser has been working on his hitting this summer in preparation for San Mateo’s fall season, and his hard work is paying off. He’s hit .313 for the Indians this summer.

“This summer was supposed to be about my hitting,” he said,“and they (San Mateo coaches) told me to come out here and just see a lot of pitches and get as many at-bats as I could and get in the cages.”

Leyhane plays college ball a little closer to home. The right-hander earned a spot in Beloit College’s starting rotation during his freshman season this past spring.

He started for the Buccaneers in their Midwest Conference Baseball championship game vs.

St. Norbert.

“I think I’ve pitched well (this summer),” Leyhane said. “Coach Linsner and Nick (Skala, the Indians’ assistant coach), they’ve really helped me get better control, helped me change a couple of things up mechanically and I think I’ve been doing pretty well.”

Leyhane said his coaches at Beloit expect him to start again next spring.

“The main thing they preach at the school is throwing strikes and letting your defense do the work, don’t fall behind batters,” he said.“I take that approach into all these games, too.”

Blanchard, who’s worked mainly out of the bullpen with the Indians, will be playing at North Park University this upcoming year. He transferred from Knox

College in Galesburg, where he spent his freshman season.

Why the switch?

“Basically it’s more academics,” Blanchard replied, “but also I wanted to be a little more competitive. I did well at Knox and I thought I could probably go to a little bit better school. North Park (Chicago) is a lot closer to home than Knox.”

He said he’ll “mainly be pitching” at North Park in 2013, but added that “they (coaches) said if I wanted to get back into hitting I could.”

Ripple, a three-year varsity player at Maine East who was a pitcher and outfielder, is hitting around .300 for the Patriots. He’s been swinging a hot bat of late, going 4-for-4 with three RBIs as Des Plaines whipped the Chicago

Titans 12-3 on July 29. He also had a hit and scored a run in the Patriots’ playoff opener July 31—a 5-1 win over Elgin.

Ripple, who’ll be a redshirt junior this year at Grand Valley State, has been battling a nagging hamstring injury for the past few months that occurred early in the spring. Prior to the injury, Ripple started seven of the eight games in which he played for the Lakers, who advanced to the NCAA Division II Midwest Region tourney and finished 43-16.

“I just want to get the hamstring back to 100 percent, be able to sprint through the bases, things like that,” Ripple said. “Hopefully by the time I get back to school, playing this summer will help me be where I want to be.”

Continued from page 13 he has gone in his career, he will never forget that Wolves team.

HAWKS Continued from page 11 lot out of that. I don’t think we’ll face the speed in Illinois like we did down there. There were some burners.”

Inserra also was impressed with the level of talent. He pointed out that Robert Foster

SUMMER Continued from page 12 The Indians’ head coach, Dan Linsner, is a Notre Dame grad and resides in Park Ridge.

VonMoser undoubtedly will have the longest road trip back to college later this month among those on this year’s Indians’ roster.

He’s an infielder (mainly playing third base) at the College of San Mateo, a junior college located just outside of San Francisco.

“Our high school team took a spring trip out there my senior year,” VonMoser said. “We played Wilcox High School (in Santa Clara) out there, and one of the coaches was there (from San Mateo). He saw that game and we

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Beat the summer heat with bullfrog hunting

By Dan Stefanich

As the sun settled down behind the horizon, not far from the DesPlaines River, we heard our first “Barooomp, baroomp” echoing across the lilypad laden backwaters. Before jumping out of the truck I ran through my checklist— bug spray, cooler, knife, flashlight, and gig. Gig? Yep, a long wooden pole with barbed spear forming a trident-like tool known as a frog gig. We weren’t out for night fishing, but bullfrog hunting.

I met up with my buddies Cody Kowalczyk and Nico Soave for a few hours of prime bullfrog hunting. With the hot weather and slow fishing, what better way to still enjoy an evening in the outdoors. Bullfrog hunting or “gigging” season in Illinois runs from June 15 through August 31.

Our method of stalking down some of these tasty little critters was fairly simple. “We’re gonna ease into the water and work these banks,” explains Cody. Hmmm, simple enough, I thought. As we fire up the flashlights and get in the murky soup, Nico chimes in, “If you feel something bite your legs, it will only hurt for a little while.” Huh? Great. As we moved along through the lily pads, we spot a big set of gold eyes staring at us down the shoreline.“There’s one,” whispers Cody,“Go get him.”

I eased my way up to the frog while Cody and Nico kept the light in his eyes.With a quick stab into the mud, I had my first bully of the season.

Bullfrogs usually sit tight along the waters edge, or work their way through the lily pads and downed timber. Which makes backwaters

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Frog hunting season is still open until Aug. 31.

of rivers and creeks perfect places to hunt frogs. Rivers and creeks also hold frogs, but they prefer very slow current or better yet no current. Ponds are also fantastic frog hunting spots.When hunting frogs, the best method is to come at them from the water to get a clear shot without spooking them.

In our case, we were able to wade most of the shoreline in about one to three feet of water. If hunting ponds or lakes with a shoreline that drops offs steeply, the best bet is to use a boat to cruise the

shoreline looking for frogs. With either method, one key to success is to approach slowly, especially if the frog is in the water. A fast approach will cause ripples in the water and spook the frog, which can sense the vibrations. Another tip is to always keep the light in their eyes.

Downed underwater trees, logs, slime-covered rocks and backwater muck all made the trek a little more than a stroll along the bank. In about two and a half hours, we had 19 frogs on the

stringer. The legal limit is 8 frogs per person per night.And anyone who has tasted frog legs might agree that all this is worth it. Frog legs area a common delicacy in many fine restaurants.

So if you’re not afraid of trudging through the swamps at night, getting bitten on the legs by unseen creatures, and getting extremely muddy and nasty, then frog gigging is for you. But before you go, be prepared. Frog gigging season is recognized by the State of Illinois DNR, so you need a

valid fishing license. Also, make sure you have permission before entering the land or waterway.

It’s also a good idea to go with a buddy or two. If something were to happen, you have some backup. And most importantly, be prepared. Bring bug spray, waders or old shoes, a stringer, and a good flashlight. I also like to float a small cooler behind me in the water so I can ice down the bullies right after the catch.

For more information and recipes, visit www.danstefoutdoors.com

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The “manly” side of skin care products QUESTION: Hey Sondra, my husband has been using my skin care products. Are a woman’s skin care products okay to use on a man?

ANSWER: The truth of the matter is, as long as the skin care product is of good quality it can be used by both man or woman. The main problem with your husband using your skin care products is whether or not you share the same skin type.

Although a man’s skin differs from a woman’s, by the mere fact a man’s skin is thicker than a woman’s, men have larger pores, and because of the male hormone androgen, produce more oil than a woman’s skin. With all the physical differences, it’s the difference in the skin type that could lead to problems. If your skin tends to be dry, your skin care products would be much too moisturizing if your husband

has oily skin, thus possibly leading to problems with acne. My advice is your husband needs to develop his own personal skin care routine.

Over the past decade, skin care lines for men have become a booming business. More and more men are forgoing the ease of reaching for that bar of bathroom soap to wash and shave their face. Bathroom bar soap is much too alkaline to use on the face causing stripping of the skin, and irritation after shaving.

When considering a good skin care routine for your husband, the key word is simplicity. The following is a standard formula for a good skin care routine for

a man.

CLEANSING: use an appropriate skin type cleanser.

Avoid harsh ingredients such as alcohol, and highly fragrant soaps. These ingredients can cause razor irritation.

EXFOLIATING: exfoliating is an important way to keep skin young looking. What exfoliating does is remove the dead skin cells off the skin, causing new skin cells to generate. Exfoliating generally needs to be done twice a week, and on a man needs to be done before shaving, it actually helps with a better shave. No need to buy an expensive exfoliation product, simply use a quarter size amount of baking soda. Place in the palm of hand, add water to make a grainy paste.

Gently rub over face in a circular motion, then rinse well. Gentle is the keyword, you do not want to over-exfoliate. Skin should look refreshed after, not red and

Don’t read this sitting down Are you sitting down? If so, you may be standing by the time you finish reading this column.

I have frequently written about the importance of exercise to health. No one doubts this relationship, but it usually focuses on the importance of actual exercise. Could the importance of exercise to health be so powerful that even variations in posture could make a difference?

Dr. Alpa Patel is a medical researcher interested in exercise, obesity and cancer risks. She recently published a study which found that women who sit longer than six hours per day have a 37% greater risk of premature death than women who sit less than three hours per day. The conclusion of the study is that the simple act of sitting is dangerous to your health.

The reason for this effect is not well understood. It is being studied at several research institutions including the Cornell Ergonomics Labs. It seems that sitting changes the way your body metabolizes fat. This effect is also independent of actual exercise. In other words, even if you exercise before or after work there is a deleterious effect if you are seated more than six hours

per day.

This matter is being taken very seriously in several industries where sitting at work is p e r v a s i v e .

Silicon Valley computer industry companies are undergoing a movement towards changing from sitting to standing desks at work. There are also several web sites catering to standing office equipment.

So should chairs now come with a sign stating, “Warning: sitting may be hazardous to your health,” just like packs of cigarettes? Not so fast. Before you put your desk up on cinder blocks you might like to consider other factors.

What standing does to aid fat metabolism may be offset by its effect on blood vessels. Varicose veins have long been the bane of any standing profession (just ask any surgeon), but unsuspected vascular problems have been identified as well. The rate of arteriosclerosis (hardening of the arteries) has been found to accelerate in standing professions. The rate of carotid arteriosclerosis (the major artery

to the brain) may be nine times greater when standing for a living. Also, fine motor skills have been shown often to suffer when performed standing. I know that my own keyboarding is worse when I do it standing. The verdict on arthritis and low back pain with standing work is still out and may likely be neutral.

Doctor’s Rx: There may be a way out of this predicament. The key may be to not sit continuously. Some ergonomic researchers have suggested not to sit longer than twenty minutes. If you can, stand up and move around at least three times every hour. Walk to a co-workers desk rather than calling on the telephone or intercom.

Go make the copies needed yourself. Finally, get your own coffee. These changes in your daily routine may help save your life.

Dr. Christopher Rose, MD is a physician and author based in Niles, Illinois.

The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes only.

Readers should consult with their own physician to evaluate any illness or medical condition. Contact Dr. Rose at: (847) 965-3200 or view his web site at: www.cancercenterschicago.com

irritated.

SHAVING: An important factor in shaving is finding a good razor that works well on your skin. A fresh blade works the best. Do not use the same blade more than twice. To cut down on shaving irritation do not dry shave or use bar soap.

Gel shaving cream offers an emollient barrier that helps protect skin from irritation. Do not shave against the direction of the hair growth, and minimize using the same shaving strokes.

Don’t shave too hard or too fast.

AFTERSHAVE: A good aftershave is an important way to cut down on in-grown hairs, and razor irritation. Choose an aftershave, or colognes that do not contain alcohol.

MOISTURIZE: Because of the constant shaving ritual, men tend to have more sensitive skin than women. Shaving every day is constantly stripping the skin

of natural oils.Therefore it’s very important to replenish these oils with a light skin-type appropriate (no frills needed) moisturizer.

SPF: A larger percentage of men develop skin cancer than women, therefore it is vital for men to take a common sense approach to tanning, and wear SPF on a daily basis.

Good skin care knows no gender.We are a generation, both men and women, who are taking a proactive approach at staying healthy and looking young as long as possible. Taking good care of your skin, by staying out of the sun, a healthy stance to food and exercise, and a good skin care routine will lessen the effects of time.

Sondra Graton Licensed Cosmetologist and Esthetician. All skin care advice is given within the scope of my field. No medical advice will be given.

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How to get colleagues to love your ideas Q. I’m excellent at my job and find that my colleagues are threatened by my competency.

When I make suggestions, they often tell me,“We don’t do it that way around here.” How do I get people to quit being upset when I point out how they could do their jobs better?

A. If you don’t want people to be upset when you show them how to build their mousetrap better, you have to see why people are threatened by your “helpful” suggestions. People are hired because they are competent. People are fired because they are incompetent.

Your intentions may be entirely benevolent, but the effect of pointing out improvements is to make other people insecure about their competency. I know you do not intend to get anyone fired, but you need to realize

that they are worried first and foremost about their incomes.

T h i n k of human nature in the workplace as a series of buried emotional land mines that you have to be aware of or risk your foot being blown off. If you blithely waltz around at work unconcerned about these powerful emotional currents, you’ll badly compromise your future success.

Fear is one of the most powerful motivators on the planet. Anxiety about survival is one of the most powerful fears, and nothing brings it up like having your job threatened.

You can now see that

Making the right choice Dear Dave, I’m a landlord in New York, and I’ve always felt it’s not a good idea to rely entirely on previous landlords for referrals on prospective tenants. Do you have any tips for selecting good renters?

Jean Dear Jean, I think you’re on the right track.

Most landlords aren’t thorough enough with the screening process.

You can’t get to know someone without spending some time with them and digging into their personalities and backgrounds a little.

I have several rental properties,and here are a few tricks that work well for me. I always pull a credit bureau report on prospective renters. I also get a big deposit up front. I spend quite a bit of time talking to them one on one, as well, so with all this they’d have to be a pretty good con artist to get past me.

Another thing I do is to drive by the place they’re currently living. I like to see what condition the house is in, and if they keep the yard maintained.

To me, this is a great indication of how responsible they are and how they would treat my property. It’s not a bad idea to get some proof of

them having made previous rental payments on time, either.

In some ways it’s a leap of faith any time you sign an agreement with a new tenant. But there are things you can do in order to make a more informed decision as to whom you’re doing business with.And who knows? Lots of renters appreciate knowing they have a landlord who handles things in a professional manner. Maybe these suggestions will help you both feel a little more at ease. Good luck, Jean!

—Dave Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business.The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 5 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

people are not threatened by your competency - they are threatened by their fears about unemployment. If you make suggestions that confirm your coworkers’ value and proficiency, you’ll cease to have a problem.

Next time you want to make a suggestion try something like this, “I know that you have considered (insert your idea here), and I’m wondering what your thoughts are.” Your colleague can now run with your improvement without any fear of appearing inept.

Other ways of making suggestions can include inquiring whether a colleague had mentioned (insert your idea) in the past, that a conversation with that person made you think of (insert your idea), or that you imagine he or she had a plan for (insert your idea).

If you do not want to trigger your coworkers’ survival fears, you have to find a way to help them feel competent. Most of us know that none of us can see all solutions to workplace problems all the time. However, when someone loudly points out what we have missed, most of us most of the time will be more interested in saving our job than effectiveness.

I know for some readers it may seem wrong not to get credit for every brilliant idea that they have. I encourage my readers to take and get credit for their work. Because you are superb at your job, consider that you have enough brilliant ideas to share credit once in a while. People will be well aware that when you are in the room, everyone is somehow smarter. That is the best credit of all.

The last word(s) Q. My boss has terrible manners. Is there a way to correct him without offending him?

A. No. It has been said that a closed mouth gathers no foot, and you’d be putting your worst foot forward to police the manners of your boss.

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 DIST. BY TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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The pros and cons of annuities: part 2 of 2

By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Media Services

Last week we covered the basics of annuities. This week we address specifically the pros and cons of these tax-deferred retirement savings vehicles.

Immediate annuities Guaranteed income for life is a big time benefit, but it comes at a cost. The first concern is that you are giving up access to your money in exchange for the income stream. For this reason, if you are going to invest in an immediate annuity, it would be prudent to do so with only a portion of your total portfolio.

As you age, access to money becomes more important, so this is a significant concern.

Many retirees like to use an annuity to cover their fixed costs, and describe it as similar to having a salary to meet regular expenses.

Additionally, most immediate annuities provide for fixed payments, which are not adjusted

Niles Senior Center July/August Naturally Active 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.

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 all American light meal featuring a boneless breast of chicken sandwich,

Although there are different flavors of deferred annuities (fixed, variable, equity index), they all share two distinct phases: the accumulation phase, during which your money grows on a tax-deferred basis; and the payout phase, during which you begin to receive scheduled payments. Deferred annuities share the same lack of liquidity as immediate annuities, but there are other,

more worrisome downsides to these contracts.

Insurance agents often extol the tax advantages of deferred annuities, but there are three big issues surrounding their taxation.

1.When you start withdrawing money from the annuity, earnings (but not principal) will be taxed at your ordinary income rate, rather than at the lower capital gains rates applied to investments in stocks, bonds, mutual funds or other non-tax-deferred vehicles in which funds are held for more than one year. Investing in a deferred annuity means that you may be converting capital gains into ordinary income, which can add up to big tax payments, especially for those in high tax brackets.

2. Many financial advisers or insurance agents recommend variable or equity-index annuities for accounts that are already taxdeferred, like 401(k)s, 403(b)s and IRAs. This makes absolutely no sense, because these accounts are already tax-advantaged.

If someone tries to sell you a

variable annuity to hold in a taxdeferred account or encourages you to purchase an annuity before you maximize your retirement plan contribution, head for the exit.

3. From an estate planning perspective, proceeds from most deferred annuities do not receive a “step up” in cost basis when the owner dies. Other types of investments, such as stocks, bonds and mutual funds, do provide a step up in tax basis upon the owner’s death, which can limit the tax liability for your heirs.

By far the most problematic issue with deferred, variable and equity-index annuities are the skyhigh costs. Mortality and expense charges (M&E), administrative fees, underlying fund expenses, charges for special features and the salesperson’s commission can eat up 2-3 percent of the value of your investment every year!

Insurance professionals will talk about the value of the death benefit of these contracts, but since most people are using the

funds in retirement, the death benefit is irrelevant. If you do need life insurance, there are lots of cheaper options, like term insurance.

By now you realize that I’m not a huge fan of deferred variable annuities, but if you already own one, consider exchanging it for a lower cost one through TIAACREF or Vanguard. Section 1035 of the tax code allows you to swap one annuity for similar one without triggering tax liability.

When considering annuities to secure income in retirement, make sure you weigh the potential benefits as well as the inherent risks in these complicated savings vehicles

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

Bye” 3PM, Friday, September 7 Join Maryann for some cake to celebrate her retirement.

Ice Cream Social and Scene It Game Tuesday, September 4, 2:304:00PM $5M/$7.50NM Build your own sundae with a variety of toppings and then join us in a game of “Scene It!” With this game, you’ll watch scenes from legendary films and test your knowledge of some of the greatest movies of all time.

Whether or not you consider yourself a film buff, this promises to be a fun afternoon. Prizes will be awarded!

Cooking for One Wednesday, September 19, 10:30-11:30AM $15M/$20NM Instructor Kelly Donlea, author and owner of Organizing Dinners, will be here for another great cooking class focusing on recipes and tips for great meals for one! See how it’s done and enjoy the meals while you’re at it! Advanced registration is required.

a good old-fashioned ice cream social, complete with games, prizes, and more! Advanced registration by September 5 is required.

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” immediately following a serious crash. This can very well mean the difference between life and death. For more information,

for inflation. Although we are in a low inflation environment today, who knows whether prices will rise substantially during the payout period of your annuity? Finally, an investment in an immediate annuity is an investment in the company that issues it. The guaranteed stream of income is only as good as the financial stability of the insurance company that writes the contract. As we all learned during the recent crisis, insurance companies can run into big problems.

Deferred annuities

Fall BBQ Friday, September 7, 11:15AM2:30PM $15M/$20NM Join us for a very special BBQ as we say “Good-bye” to MaryAnn. Lunch will feature grilled burgers and brats with delicious sides and dessert.

Door prizes will be awarded, and entertainment will feature the fabulous Johnny Gray! Seating is reserved. Don’t wait too long to make your reservations and tickets are going rapidly.

Coffee and Cake to Say “Good-

Join us as we celebrate Grandparents Day Sunday, Sept. 9, 2-4:00PM $5/ person.

Celebrate this special day by bringing your grandchildren to

AARP Safe Driver’s Program Tuesdays, September 4 & 11 12noon- 4:00PM This refresher course for drivers age 50 and older is a two day class. Both days are required to receive the certification needed to be eligible for an insurance reduction (check with your insurance to find out if it recognizes this program).

Payment is due on the first day of class and is payable to AARP. The cost is $12 for members of AARP and $14 for nonmembers. 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.

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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 Tuesday,August 14, John Carter, (PG-13, 132min) Dinner: Hot Dog, Chips, Dessert $2M/$3NM Tuesday, August 21, Something Borrowed, (PG-13, 112min) Dinner: Pizza, Soda, Dessert $5M/$7.50NM Tuesday, August 28, The Iron Lady,(PG-13,105min) Dinner:Hot Dog, Chips, Dessert $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 North Shore Senior Center offers programs,classes,activities, and travel opportunities for adults at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center at 6140 Dempster Street.

You may register for all programs at the Center or call 847-470-5223.

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.

Everyday Life in East Germany: Then and Now! July 31, 2012 from 1- 2:30 Sixty years ago, in the spring

of 1952, the East German government set out to build an 852 mile long border that divided Germany for nearly 40 years. Since Unification in 1990, historians have dedicated themselves mostly to East Germany’s political system and its oppressive instruments, such as the secret police STASI. But although East Germany was a totalitarian state, there were still 16 million people who were living a more or less normal life.

Join Anette Isaacs on Tuesday July 31 from 1- 2:30 for a fascinating exploration of daily life in East Germany, its food and culture, education, consumerism (or the lack thereof) and everyday items that gave the GDR its identity and made it so different from its larger capitalist sister, the Federal Republic (West Germany). Fees are $8 member; $10 non-member.

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

Murder, Reflection, and Where Cop Shows Fail: The Path to On the Job August 7, 2012 1- 2:30 Come on August 7 and enter a closed-door society with Daniel P. Smith, author of “On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department.” Alongside personal stories from current and past officers, Smith details Chicago’s criminal landscape and police department culture, as well as the compelling personal

experiences that led him to pen On the Job. 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.

Time Traveling with an American Original August 29, from 1- 2 p.m.

Join us August 29, 2012 to travel in the “time machine” with our own Cynthia Florshiem, North Shore Senior Center member, to meet her irrepressible Aunt Victorine Florsheim Lederer.

Explore the past with this “nice Jewish girl” who lived life on her own terms and became everything thing she dreamed of following a failed marriage. Take this journey with Cynthia as she shares the life and times of this world traveler, aviatrix, secret service detective, and beloved aunt. Fees are $6 member; $8 non-member. 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 touron 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

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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 & 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 Taste of Wisconsin Thursday August 16, 2012, 9 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Explore our neighbor to the north! Join this day trip August 16 to tour the Jelly Belly Factory, stop in and shop and the remodeled Mars Cheese Castle and enjoy an authentic Bavarian lunch at the House of Gerhard in Kenosha,Wisconsin. Fee includes tour, lunch and transportation.

Fees are $59 member; $69 nonmember. Trip departs from our Morton Grove location at the America Legion Memorial Civic Center, 6140 Dempster Street, Morton Grove at 9 a.m.

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A Day in Sheboygan and Kohler, WI Wednesday August 22, 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.

Experience the John Michael Kohler Arts Center in Sheboygan which is noted for its most interesting art on Wednesday August 22, 2012. We will have a docent led trip of all the galleries in this well known museum, including the exhibit in the Main Gallery called “The Line Unleashed.” Be sure to visit the artist-created bathrooms; they are something to see! The Center is noted for its arts/ industry programs, the primary component of which is a residency program at the Kohler Company. After lunch in the museum we will have time to visit their unique gift shop. Our last stop will be down the road at Kohler for a tour of the design rooms. Fee includes all tours, lunch and transportation.Fees are $85 member; $99 nonmember.

To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. This trip departs from our Arthur C. Nielsen, Jr. Campus, 161 Northfield Road, Northfield.

Senior Center Membership Become a member of North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus and enjoy opportunities to live longer, happier,healthier lives through an array of programs, activities, trips and services. Members receive a discount on all programs, activities, and trips, Lifelong Learning Program Catalog, information on local, state, and federal issues affecting seniors, and invitations to special events and presentations. Membership dues are $20 for an individual and $35 for a couple/household for a full year. Everyone welcome!

Call North Shore Senior Center’s

Morton Grove Campus at 847470-5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove, to become a member.

Volunteer Drivers Needed!

North Shore Senior Center’s Escorted Transportation Service (ETS) relies on volunteers to provide rides for ambulatory seniors to/from medical and dental appointments. Volunteer drivers use their own cars and have great flexibility; they can accept or decline any request for transportation. To learn more about this important and rewarding role, please contact Maura Rogan, Director of Volunteer Services and Community Engagement, at 847.784.6052 or mrogan@nssc. org.

Tell your Life Stories!

North Shore Senior Center’s Life Stories is an oral history program in which you tell and record stories from your life.

During two meetings with a trained volunteer interviewer, ideally in the comfort of your own home, you identify themes and events you want to cover and then share and record them in a conversational interview.

The recorded interview is one hour in length and is transferred to CDs for you to keep and/or share. A Life Stories interview makes a wonderful gift to give or receive! Fee: $40 North Shore Senior Center members; $50 others. To learn more, call 847.784.6085.

Health Screenings Morton Grove Family and Senior Services Department offers health screenings available at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center, 6140 Dempster Street.

Diabetes Screenings will now be held every Tuesday from 9 -11am. Blood Pressure Screening will be held every Tuesday from 9 -11am. Both are free of charge. Cholesterol Screening will be held the first Wednesday of each month. Cost: $10 for residents over age 65.

There is a $12 fee for residents under 65 and for non-residents.

Aloha and welcome to the annual Luau and Pig Roast. The event begins at 5 pm on Tuesday, August 28. The pig arrives at the center and is cooking all day outside the Senior Center. All are Podiatry Screening and Nail welcome to observe the process.

Besides the pig, the menu Care Dr. Jeffrey Garrard will provide includes a variety of side dishes. basic foot care and nail clipping The Royal Polynesian Revue will on the first Tuesday of each perform after dinner, 6pm. Cost month between 10 am and noon. is $20 for members and $25 for Cost: Medicare will be billed. non-members.

Non-Medicare clients will be The registration deadline charged $35.00. Appointments is August 16 for a wonderful are required. Call 847-470-5223 Day at the Races: Arlington for more information or to make Park which includes lunch. an appointment.

The bus leaves the Center at 10:30am on Thursday,August 30.

Experience all the racing thrills and action from the elevated platform in the middle of the Million Room. With a lookout Blood pressure and blood point to the track and access sugar screening takes place 9am- to stadium seats, enjoy close10:15 am on Friday, August 17. by mutual tellers plus fantastic This is a FREE service, provided food and beverages. Lunch includes appetizers, by Provena-Resurrection menu assorted salads and side dishes, Healthcare. Appointments are slow roasted pork, Chipotle not necessary … just come in. honey chicken, orecchiette An AARP Driver Safety course pasta and broccoli and desserts. takes place from 9am-1pm Trip includes admission, lunch on August 28 and 30. Upon and transportation. Cost is $77 completion participants may for members and $97 for nonbe entitled to a discount on members. automobile liability insurance.

Yoga for a Healthy Back is a Preregister for the course by new class beginning at 11:30 and calling the Center at 847-692runs from August 30-October 18 3597. Cost is $12 for AARP at a cost of $40 for members members and $14 for non-AARP and $50 for non-members. In members and checks should be this class, participants will learn made payable to AARP. Prime Care Resources will be providing the health screenings.

Appointments are necessary for cholesterol screening. Call 847470-5223 for an appointment.

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stretches and strategies for keeping the back relaxed and strong. Then proceed slowly and add new steps when ready.

Also, learn poses to do at home to keep the back healthy. The instructor is Trish Nealon and the class is one hour long.

The next Park Ridge Police Breakfast Club will be at 9 am on Tuesday, August 21. There is no charge, but they would like an RSVP. This is a monthly program with topics of current interest to seniors. Breakfast is provided free courtesy of Panera and Jewel.

Following are number of ongoing activities at the Center: Woodcarvers meet Thursdays at 9am…a FREE activity: Gamers, 1-4:30pm on Fridays play dominos, hand and foot, scrabble for rummikube … also FREE. Ceramics students meet Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:30am to noon and work on projects of their choice. There is a charge of only $7 per class.

Pinochle players meet the second Monday, Third Thursday and every Saturday of the month at 1pm. Table tennis players start play at 1pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. All abilities are welcome for this free activity. Bocce ball players gather just north of the Center at 10am Wednesday mornings.

Ken Hewelt is bocce master and can explain how the game is played.

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CALENDAR Continued from page 6 St John Brebeuf Golf Outing. St. John Brebeuf Holy Name Men’s Club is hosting a golf outing at Willowhill Golf Course in Northbrook. The cost of $70 per golfer includes 18 holes of golf with a cart, snack during the round of golf and a catered dinner at St. John’s Ministry Center following golf. Golf prizes will be presented at the banquet.

For information or reservations, call Rich Gorski at 847-967-1776 or Dennis O’Donovan at 224616-0753.

AUGUST 20 Stuffed animal sleepover.

6:30-7:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library. Bring your stuffed animal to a special pajama storytime, then your fuzzy friend gets to stay overnight at the library. For ages 2-8. Register by calling 847663-1234 or visit nileslibrary. org/calendar.

AUGUST 21 Movie Screening. 11:30 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Screening of “The Palace of Versailles.” Documentary.

Tap Dance History: From Vaudeville to Film. 12:30 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Documentary.

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 at the library to get acquainted with like-minded adults.

Duct Tape Crafts. 5-6 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Create unique wallets and flowers using duct tape.

Instructions and supplies are provided.Registration is required.

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

LitLounge. 7 p.m. at The Curragh, 8266 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. LitLounge is a book group co-sponsored by the Morton Grove and Skokie libraries. This meeting will discuss “This is Where I Leave You” by Jonathan Tropper. Pick up a copy of the book at one of the libraries.

AUGUST 22 Senior

Coffee

Hour.

10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Niles Public Library. Loretta Downs, nationally recognized writer, hospice volunteer, and President of the Chicago End-of-Life Care Coalition uses humor and stories to talk about death and dying. Learn how to discuss this delicate subject in positive terms.

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

Pages. 7 p.m. at Barnes & Noble, 5405 Touhy, Skokie. Come to the bookstore to discuss “Beauty Queens” by Libba Bray.

When a plane crash strands thirteen beauty contestants on a mysterious island, they struggle to survive, to get along with one another, to combat the island’s other diabolical occupants, and to learn their dance numbers in case they are rescued in time for the competition.

AUGUST 23 Job seeker workshop. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. All-day job seeker workshops are provided by employment coaches from Illinois WorkNet. For additional information about Illinois WorkNet, call 847-448-8647 or visit www.illinoisworknetcom.

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

Charles Dickens Film Discussion: Great Expectations. 2-4 p.m. at the Niles Public Library. Dickens’ tale of an apprentice given the chance to become a gentleman is modernized to that of a young artist in 1990s New York City.

Summer Auto Boot Camp.

6:30-9 p.m. at C&M Auto Service, 835 Milwaukee Ave., Glenview.

Get a detailed tour under your car, find out how to change a tire, check your oil, and more. Space is limited to 12 participants.

Register by calling 847-663-1234

or visit nileslibrary.org/calendar.

AUGUST 24 Classic Car Shows. Show dates are August 24 and September 7. The Village of Morton Grove presents Classic Car Shows at the Prairie View Shopping Center, 6800 W. Dempster Street. Music

by DJ Alexus James, food and beverages available for purchase including Nano’s Pizza, Culver’s Ice Cream and Buns Gone Wild.

All shows are free and open to the public. For information call (847) 470-5231 or view the Facebook page: “Morton Grove Classic Car Shows “ Kids Flicks. 4 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library.

Screening of“The Little Mermaid” (1989, G, 83 min.) in the Baxter Room.

AUGUST 25 Get Hooked: Crafts. 10 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Marilyn Salimi will show how to make a ruffled apron like no other. Cut your fabric and assemble the parts at this session, then sew it together at home. Bring fabric scissors, straight pins, and fabric suitable for aprons. Registration required.

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

The Mr Freeze Cryogenic Show. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. For all ages.

Learn from super cool Fermilab scientist “Mr. Freeze” about the fascinating field of supercooling cryogenics. Tickets will be available beginning Sunday, August 19 on a first-come, first serve basis to MGPL cardholders.

Remaining tickets made available to the general public the day of the event.

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

Come to a free big-screen movie

and a treat. Screening today is “The Adventures of Tintin” (PG, 107 min.)

AUGUST 26 Critics Choice Cinema. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Screening of “Hospitalite” (2009, NR, 95 min., Japanese with English subtitles) Comedy.

AUGUST 27 Lego Club. 4 p.m. at the Niles Public Library. Create Lego

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masterpieces at the library. For ages 5 and up.

AUGUST 28 Incredible Journey of the Butterflies. 11:30 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library.

Documentary about monarch butterflies. (2009, NR, 56 min.)

Raccoon Nation. 12:30 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library.

Documentary about raccoons.

(2011, NR, 45 min.)

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