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PORTRAIT OF A ‘PRINCE’ New book delves into Blase career By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Nick Blase was the mayor of Niles for almost half a century. During his administration, he defeated every challenger who stood in his path. He even went toe-to-toe with legendary Chicago mayor Richard J. Daley on occasion and won. Yet Blase, the longest-sitting mayor in the country, would leave office via resignation following an arrest on federal corruption charges the morning of his seventyeighth birthday. He pled guilty and was sentenced to one year and one day in prison. Despite this black cloud that looms over his tenure, there is no doubt that Blase made a huge impact on the sleepy suburb, turning the postwar bedroom community into an economic powerhouse that ranked with the largest cities in the state. After exhaustive research and hours of personal interviews, Chicago area journalist Andrew Schneider has put together a fascinating portrait of Blase’s political career in a new book. Schneider studied political science at the University of Illinois Champaign before transitioning into writing as a journalist for

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the Chicago area where he wrote for various publications including The Bugle. The Bugle interviewed Schneider about his book,“Nick Blase: The Prince of Niles, Illinois” which will be available for purchase Aug. 21.

Bugle: What inspired you to write “Nick Blase: The Prince of Niles, Illinois?” Andrew Schneider: “Well the main story is very interesting. He was the mayor of Niles See BLASE, page 2

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BLASE Continued from page 1 for almost a half a century. He was the longest mayor in the country when he resigned. So I was attracted to this story because of that, his longevity. He was a mayor that was more emblematic of a generation that was more committed to its place. It was only by accident that I asked if I could do a biography before all of the trouble with the federal government happened. That’s why I think that he was willing and interested in letting me proceed with the project because even thought it’s not an authorized biography, he did cooperated quite a lot.”

B: Can you provide some background on Nick Blase for some of our readers not familiar with his history? AS: Well Niles is an old town. It was a farming community on the outskirts of Chicago. It was very

rural, with the main intersection being West Touhy Avenue and North Milwaukee Avenue. And it was basically a plant road that came out of Chicago. And over time it didn’t really develop too much like its neighbors. There was more growth in the North Shore and Evanston early on while Niles was largely bypassed by growth until the 1960s. But once it started to grow, Niles was like Bolingbrook and Aurora fifty years before those places existed. So it was the first sort of boomtown. And it had close to all of its growth from a period of 1950 to 1965.”

B: Can you tell me some themes present in the book? AS: Nick Blase was a merciless politician and he was a tough guy. He used to keep of copy of the Machiavelli classic political treatise “The Prince” on his desk, and so I was inspired to structure the book around “The Prince.” It’s not really a comprehensive biography, like for George Washington or something like that. For someone

News like Washington there’s a lot of documentation and there’s a lot of action to these people’s lives. It wasn’t that that Nick Blase’s life wasn’t exciting, but I focused on high points for him because there was a lot of suburban politics and suburban news and so I narrowed my focus to his career span. I looked at the book as an opportunity to reference Machiavelli’s work and so most of the chapter titles are lifted from ‘The Prince’ and then I used those chapter titles to elucidate distinct types of political truisms. So there are chapters on winning elections, there are chapters on governing, there are chapters on failure, and there are chapters on everything. And that was the philosophy I had in writing this, to have a high point survey and deal with the overarching issues of power in a suburban political setting.”

B: How did you research it? AS: “Very little of the information on Nick Blase was digitized in a format that could be keyword searched. So the

primary research for the book took the form of oral history or personal interviews. I had about twenty-three hours of recorded personal interviews with Nick Blase. They were focused on what I considered to be the high points of his career or just politics in Niles in general. After that there were other primary sources that were subject to the oral history treatment, so people that gave me interviews for the book. And then there are about one hundred plus primary source citations throughout the book where I went back through and went page by page through the archive books of old newspapers and through microfilm where [newspaper] wasn’t available. And that was really challenging because they was no easy way

to keyword search those and I eventually got eyestrain from reading through all off these old documents. It’s hard to have the stamina to go through so much information.”

B: What was the most difficult part of writing this book? AS: “I would say that the oral interviews were difficult because I would give the transcripts of my interviews with Nick Blase to him for verification. This being an oral history, I wanted to give him the opportunity to have a second look at what he said. So I had to transcribe those twentySee BLASE, page 3

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Man arrested for allegedly firing at mosque By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

According to a press release issued by Morton Grove Chief of Police Mark Erickson, a Morton Grove man arrested for allegedly firing shots from an high velocity air rifle at the outer wall of the Muslim Education Center, located at 8601 N. Menard Ave., Morton Grove, last Friday evening while the building worshipers were inside observing Ramadan. The alleged shooter,David Conrad,

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51, is being charged with three counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm and one count of criminal damage to property.He is scheduled to go to court on Aug 22. According to the police report

no one was injured in the shooting and the shots damaged an outer brick wall of the center, although one pellet barely missed striking a security guard stationed at the Muslim Education Center. The shooting occurred only a few hours after the Chicago Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIRChicago) said they feared that the recent speeches made by Rep. Joe Walsh (R-Ill.) could cause Muslims to become targets in the area. “This last week of Ramadan is the holiest week of the year for

Muslims, and the shots were fired at 8:30 p.m., a little after sunset, the busiest time of the day when Muslims come to the mosque to break their long day fast and pray together,” Muslim Education Center President Dr. Mohammad Aleemuddin said in a statement released by CAIR. When Conrad was arrested, police also seized a high-velocity air rifle outfitted with a scope. Police also said that when they were arrived to investigate the shooting they were also alerted

to other previously unreported criminal damage to Muslim Education Center’s property. In the same statement, Morton Grove Police said in a statement that they were aware of the “sensitive nature of these incidents” and contacted the Cook County State’s Attorney’s office to further the investigative process. Aleemuddin has told the press that he believes that Conrad should also be charged with a hate crime. Conrad has been unavailable for comment at press time.

Morton Grove car show rolls back into town this summer By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

This summer the third annual Morton Grove’s Classic Car Show will be in a new location. The next show will be Aug. 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will be held at the Prairie View Shopping Center, located at 6800

BLASE Continued from page 2 three hours of interviews. It was hugely exhausting when I did that in 2008. It was a huge chore, but looking back I would say that having to read through all of that primary source information, both oral and from contemporary sources was almost as much of a chore. But I needed to do that to either verify or rebut what Nick Blase was saying, not that there was a

W. Dempster Street. “The Prairie View Shopping Center provides significantly more space than last year’s location. And by moving the shows to Friday nights we expect to double the attendance,” said Car Show Committee Chairman Drew Massa. Muscle cars, classics, and

antique cars that were not made after 1989 and have been restored or modified will be on display. Also this year the park district is inviting motorcycle owners to come and display their motorcycles as well. Judging ends at 7:30 p.m. and there are a limited number display positions available for

car owners so the Morton Grove Park District recommends that car owners register their vehicles early by contacting Kevin Slobodecki at (847) 965-1200 or via email at kslobodecki@ mortongroveparks.com. Additionally, there was be an section of the car show named Vendor’s Row that is set to

feature Morton Grove-based food vendors and automotiverelated businesses offering their products and services while music will be provided by DJ Alexus James. For the latest information about the shows visit “Morton Grove Classic Car Shows” on Facebook.

lot of rebutting, but I wanted to be as thorough as possible. The Bugle was actually a huge asset through the research process. There were a lot of newspapers in Niles when Nick Blase took over. The Bugle was the only one that took a firm stance when Nick Blase was elected, endorsing him and really coming out in his favor. And The Bugle was a tremendous counterpoint to Blase. The Bugle was founded in the late 1950s, around the same time that Nick Blase moved into town. So The Bugle’s creation

coincided with the boomtown era that began around that time. As a consequence, The Bugle and Nick Blase grew up together. The publisher of The Bugle at that time, David Besser, was the other voice in this process. Nobody was involved

in Niles politics for longer than Nick Blase except for David Besser. Besser was there at the beginning and he was there almost through to the end, as Besser sold The Bugle in 2003. So Besser gave a whole different view on Blase. I never

interviewed him but he had columns running every week for almost fifty years and it gave a great outsider’s perspective on the process that wouldn’t have been available otherwise.” ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com

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

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Javier Castrejon, 24, Chicago; and Jason Khim, 24, Chicago, were arrested Aug. 1 in the 8700 block of Waukegan for possession of a controlled substance and possession of cannabis with intent to deliver. The two were arrested after a traffic stop was conducted and a search of the vehicle revealed cannabis packaged for sale.

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Leslie Robinson, 25, Rockford, was arrested Aug. 2 for driving with a suspended driver’s license.

Andre J. Hertzog, 28, St. Paul, Minn.;and Nicole Bramer,27, St. Paul, Minn., were arrested Aug. 3 in the 9100 block of Waukegan for possession of a controlled substance and cannabis were found in their possession during an investigation of a possible kidnapping.

James Chavara, 61, Niles, was arrested Aug. 4 on Shermer and Dempster for driving under the influence of alcohol after being involved in an accident.

Dawn M. Yunker, 45, Des Plaines, was arrested Aug. 4 in the 6900 block of Dempster for retail theft. The subject concealed 10 bottles of alcohol and walked past the last point of purchase without paying for the items.

Samuel Yim, 23, Palatine, was arrested Aug. 5 in the 6700 block of Dempster for driving under the influence of alcohol.

Tai Tran, 49, Morton Grove, was given a local citation for theft on Aug. 6 in the 6300 block of Oakton for retail theft. Subject concealed hex bits and then walked past the last point of purchase without paying for the items.

Marcelo Bendera-Oritz, 34, Glenview, was involved in a traffic accident on Aug. 7 in the 8500 block of Morton and found

to be driving without a valid driver’s license. Mirella Bendera, 28, Des Plaines, falsely told the investigating officer that she was driving the vehicle during the accident and was arrested for obstructing. Paul Roberts, 26, Chicago, was stopped for a traffic violation in the 6900 block of Dempster on Aug. 8, and found to be driving without a valid driver’s license. The subject was also arrested for possession of cannabis.

Niles David N. Davis, 30, 3200 block of W. Lake, Glenview, was arrested Aug. 4 at 4 a.m. in the 8700 block of Dempster on a warrant. An officer was flagged down by a motorist, who advised there was a man down in front of 8796 Dempster. The

subject was located sleeping on the curb. A check of his name revealed he had a valid warrant from Norridge. He was taken into custody and transported to the Niles Police Department. Tina Tacke, 25, 6200 block of N. Washtenaw, Chicago, was arrested Aug. 4 at 2:31 p.m. in the 5600 block of Touhy. The loss prevention agent for a retail store observed the offender removing five arts and crafts items from a display shelf, valued at $26.73. She placed the items into her backpack, and left the store without paying for the items. The offender was stopped and held for police, who charged her with retail theft.

John A. Jaskolski, 31, 8000 block of Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, was arrested Aug. 5 at 1:30 a.m. for domestic battery. Niles police officers responded to a call of domestic battery, where

officers found a 24-year-old female from Skokie standing outside the apartment building. She related that while inside the residence, she became involved in a verbal argument with the offender over a text message on the victim’s phone. The offender allegedly attempted to grab the phone from her, and pushed the victim, causing her to fall and hit her arm on the table. The victim inquired about getting an order of protection, and was issued a domestic violence form. Jaskolski was taken into custody and charged with domestic battery. Adrian M. Nunez, 24, 2100 block of Jonwood, El Paso, Texas, was arrested Aug. 5 at 11:56 p.m. in the 8900 block of Milwaukee Avenue.A Niles officer observed a vehicle traveling 52 mph in a 35 mph zone. The officer stopped the vehicle and observed a male subject who identified himself as Nunez,

covered in a large amount of dried mud. Nunez stated he and his girlfriend were coming from the Lollapalooza festival in Chicago. The officer detected a strong odor of alcohol on his breath, and observed he had bloodshot, glassy eyes. Nunez stated he had consumed three 16 oz. cups of light beer. After showing signs of impairment during standard field sobriety tests, Nunez was taken into custody and charged with two counts of driving under the influence of alcohol. Guillermo Mora, 34, 360 block of Wolf Road, Wheeling, was arrested Aug. 6 at 7:46 a.m. in the 8400 block of Milwaukee for driving without a valid license. The offender was involved in a motor vehicle crash, and a check of the offender’s driver’s license status showed that it was invalid.

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District 71 superintendent graduates from ISAL By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

On Aug. 4 twenty-three Illinois superintendents just graduated from the very first Illinois School for Advanced Leadership (ISAL) at the program’s headquarters in Springfield, Ill. Among this first graduating class of superintendents was Amy Kruppe, the superintendent of Niles Elementary School District 71. “The ISAL program was an outstanding experience that continued to increase my leadership skills through visionary best practice research,” said Kruppe, who has been an educator for 21 years, the last five as superintendent in the Niles Elementary District. “The ability to collaborate with other colleagues and national experts during these difficult economic times and enormous educational changes, was an outstanding opportunity. Kruppe said that while at times it was difficult to add to her duties as a district superintendent, the two-year experience was

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invaluable and should continue to add value to Niles Elementary School District 71’s community and students. The ISAL program was created and is currently sponsored by the Illinois Association of School Administrators (IASA), the statewide organization that represents public school superintendents. The goal was to create a new level of leadership in public education through a rigorous curriculum with training and experiences that were designed to have the superintendents participating in the program examine their role through five leadership lenses: facilitator of shared moral purpose, change agent, relationship/culture promoter, capacity builder, and coherence maker. “I am extremely grateful to have had this opportunity provided to me by my Board of Education and IASA,” said Kruppe. “Given all of the challenges facing superintendents and public education in Illinois, we thought it was important to provide a unique opportunity

and eluding a police officer, and no valid insurance in the 8500 block of N. Greenwood.

Continued from page 4 W. Akins, 55, 1900 15 John block of W. Sherman, Evanston, was arrested Aug. 7 at 2:30 p.m. at a store in Golf Mill Center for retail theft. A loss prevention agent observed Akins conceal wristwatches, earrings, and two bottles of cologne, in total valued at $212.47, in his pants pockets and exit the store without paying for the items.

Park Ridge Othman Hendawi, 34, 9200 block of Hamilton Court, Des Plaines, was arrested Aug. 5 at 11:26 p.m. for driving under the influence of alcohol, reckless driving, driving with a blood alcohol content over .08, fleeing

Kenith McIntosh, Jr., 30, 8800 block of N. Leslie Lane, Des Plaines, was arrested Aug. 6 at 7:11 a.m. in the 1900 block of Dempster for driving under the influence of alcohol, having no driver’s license on his person, and parking where prohibited.

The two-year ISAL program includes: • A professional coach • Developing a personalized professional growth plan for student achievement • Conducting a comprehensive needs assessment to determine district and leadership needs

through rigorous curriculum, training and experiences for those men and women who were willing to push themselves beyond what is expected of a superintendent,” said IASA Executive Director Brent Clark. Clark said that the ISAL program was looking for educators that would be willing to go beyond what their role as superintendent requires. “We were looking for ‘Trail Blazers’ – people who would go where others had never gone. What we ended up with is a dedicated group of educators who are specially trained to lead their school districts and to help create a vision for public education in our state,” said

at 11:55 a.m. near Ballard and Robin for driving without a valid license, improper turn, and improper lane usage. Juan Aldana-Barranco, no age listed, 2600 block of W. Winona, Chicago, was arrested Aug. 8 at 4:46 p.m. for driving without a valid driver’s license and no valid insurance in the 2300 block of W.Touhy.

George Stanisic, 40, 300 block of W. Touhy, Park Ridge, was arrested Aug. 10 at 3:15 p.m. for driving with a suspended license, no valid insurance, and expired registration near Northwest Highway and Western.

Armando Garcia, 22, 1600 block of Sherman, Des Plaines, was arrested Aug. 7

Jason Spunhein, 35, 500 block of Touhy, Park Ridge, was cited for machine/device noise in the 500 block of Touhy at 11:15 p.m. on Aug. 10.

Kilani, 50, 4600 block 18 Fadi of N. Chester, Chicago, was arrested Aug. 6 at 5 p.m. in the 200 block of Vine for battery. A 13-year-old male from Park Ridge was arrested Aug. 6 at 1:10 p.m. in the 200 block of S. Vine for arson.

Clark. The ISAL program has initially been proposed in early as 2005 and a design team composed of veteran superintendents and educational leaders was formed in 2008 to work out the details of what the program would entail. After two years of planning, the ISAL program was presented to the public in 2010 with Nancy Blair, professor of leadership studies at Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee and author of three books on leadership, selected to facilitate the program from blueprint to practice. “I think this program is unique. I say that because it compares to what we do in our doctoral

programs at Cardinal Stritch with regard to transformational leadership. We work deeper than most programs, from the inside out, and people come to our university from all different fields, not just education, because of that different focus,” said Blair, noting that the ISAL graduates had to develop a personal growth plan as well as a plan for their district. Clark said that he was very proud of the graduating superintendents, and said these graduates are trailblazers in the sense that they were the first group to go through ISAL and helped to shape the program for the groups that will follow. “Everyone talks about return on investment, and in this case it will be making a difference in public education and what they can do for kids around the state. The challenge for them will be to go home, stick with it and carry it out over a sustained period of time,” said Clark. Clark said IASA is now accepting applications for ISAL II, which will begin in January of 2013.

Brothers in Niles scam scheduled to be sentenced By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Two brothers convicted of defrauding elderly victims of tens of thousands of dollars in home repairs in the Niles and Chicago area are soon to be sentenced for their crimes. John J. Sullivan, formerly a Niles resident, and Daniel J. Sullivan, formerly a resident of Northbrook, will stand before

Judge Blanche Manning, of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, on Jan. 26 of 2012 for sentencing. Both John and Daniel Sullivan remain in federal custody until that time. In a federal court decision in November 2011, a jury convicted the Sullivan brothers of defrauding elderly victims See BROTHERS, page 8

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‘Pets’ at the Wood River Inn Do you have any pets? My husband Joe and I live on Wood River Drive. We fondly refer to our home, which is immediately adjacent to the woods and the river, as the Wood River Inn. It’s our little piece of Heaven right here in Niles. Every day just outside our windows we are delighted to see deer, rabbits, squirrels, birds, opossums, and even the occasional turtle. It’s kinda like having pets except we don’t have to feed them. And when we go away for a few days or a few weeks we know they can fend for themselves. One morning recently, my husband Joe heard a strange thumpin’ and bumpin’ in the garage. When he went out there to investigate, he discovered things had been knocked off the shelves and some animal had left a few “calling cards.” We’re usually careful about not leaving the garage door open after dusk because that’s when the nocturnal animals are out and about. And living by the woods and the river, there are lots of them. Well,I’d been out to dinner with a girlfriend the night before and when we got back to the Wood River Inn I made the mistake of opening the garage door and

then talking with her in the car on the driveway for a while. That must have been when the critter snuck in! Unfortunately, there was no way to tell for sure if the animal had left or not. Joe sprang into action. He went out and got a trap and set some bait in it. Joe’s guess was that our visitor was a raccoon, and since they like fish he used salmon. He figured that the next morning he’d have his culprit. He sprinkled some flour around the trap so that if the animal inspected the trap but was too smart to fall for it, it would leave footprints. The next morning we went out into the garage and were horrified to see footprints in the flour – but no animal in the trap! My husband, being the engineer that he is, came up with another plan of action. He built a clever contraption using a couple of 2 x 10’s, a section of wire mesh about 12” by 24”, and a few nails. He positioned the boards along the bottom

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edge of the garage door. Then he fabricated a little mesh gate which he placed in the middle between the two boards. The gate was nailed to the boards and would only swing out. The idea was that the animal could leave, but not re-enter. The next morning we still weren’t sure if the animal had left – so we tore up the whole garage. We’d been saying that

“some day” we were gonna clean out the garage. Well, that Saturday became “some day!” But we didn’t find any animal. We were just finishing up when our neighbor came by. He told us that when he came home the night before, he saw a big opossum exiting our garage via the little gate Joe had made! It was a relief to hear that someone had actually seen the opossum

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checking out of the Wood River Inn! We love our “pets,” but we prefer that they stay outside in the woods and by the river. If you ever find you have a critter in your garage, please feel free to give my Joe a call! You can use his animal evacuation contraption. Barbara Gembala Nakanishi

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Schools

Maine South assistant principal recognized for efforts Rose Garlasco, Assistant Principal at Maine South High School in Park Ridge, and Joint Community Resource and Recovery Team, also in Park Ridge, have received the 2012 Reaching Out & Building Bridges Award from the Illinois Principals Association and sponsored by Horace Mann Companies. The Reaching Out & Building Bridges Award was created to recognize an IPA principal or assistant principal in addition to an agency, association, or

manager for the district and was instrumental in developing the Joint Community Resource and RecoveryTeam (JCRRT) program,” said Kim Zinman, Principal of Joyce Kilmer Elementary School in Buffalo Grove. “The mission of JCRRT is to provide mental health support services to residents and responders in times of community crisis.” “Rose and members of JCRRT have responded to several crises: the death of a child at an amusement park, several student

suicide incidents in District 207, and the death of several adults in the community,” Zinman said. “Rose has been able, along with JCRRT members, to sustain this service to the schools and the community long after the grant ended. (She) identified a gap and assisted in getting this group off the ground as well as keeping it moving forward. District 207, police and fire, as well as the entire communities of Park Ridge and Des Plaines can benefit from JCRRT’s assistance in a time of

crisis.” Garlasco will be recognized in October at a special ceremony during the Illinois Principals Association Fall Professional Conference held in Peoria. The Illinois Principals Association serves over 4,200 educational leaders statewide and exists to advance learning through effective educational leadership. The Reaching Out & Building Bridges Award is supported by Horace Mann Companies of Springfield.

briefed on other important school routines. The schedule for the 2012-13 parent-only evenings is:

6 and 7 p.m. grades 7-8

Carpenter School August 30 - 6 p.m. to 8:15 p.m.

In addition, Jefferson School will conduct a parent orientation on August 23 at 1 p.m.

helpful for all families to know. The cover features a creative gallery of outstanding artwork from District 64 students. As the final days of summer vacation click by, District 64 Superintendent Philip Bender suggests that families help prepare children for a successful transition to the classroom and the routines of the school year. “Use the arrival of classroom assignments and the handbook to spend time as a family talking about the opportunities and challenges the new school year will bring,” he said. Here are a few suggestions to smooth the return to school: • Rehearse the day-to-day essentials. Preview your child’s daily school schedule, including the early release Wednesday routine. • Plan a safe route to school for each child. For students who do not ride the bus, establish a car pool or consider walking or

biking to and from school with others in the neighborhood. Always follow the school’s designated safe walking route that shows crossing guard locations. • Review the safety guidelines around school. Learn drop off, pick up and parking zones, and make sure caregivers and other occasional drivers are aware of them, too. • Be “in the know.” Subscribe to your school’s email List Serv for newsletters and announcements. And bookmark the District website (www.d64. org) for quick access to helpful and timely information. • bFinally, mark your calendar for the parents-only school Curriculum Nights scheduled during the first weeks. “We urge all parents to make time for this traditional evening event to preview their child’s learning for the year and create a partnership with teachers,” Dr. Bender added.

the homeowner’s property. Because each Sullivan brother was convicted on two counts of wire fraud, each can potentially serve 20 years in prison on each of the two counts. Additionally, the brothers also may be ordered to pay restitution to their victims. This would result in the Sullivans being required to repay $1.2 million in fraudulent proceeds while also paying an additional fine of $250,000 per charge. Judge Manning, who will oversee the Sullivan brothers’ sentencing, may also impose a

fine totaling twice the loss to any victim or twice the gain to the defendants, whichever is greater. The following business names were used by the Sullivan brothers while they operated their scam: J&D Home Services, open in Niles until 2006; Contract Services, open in Niles until 2008, New Look Home Services and A-Z Home Services. Additionally, the City of Chicago has had an injunction since 2004 that prevents New Look and John Sullivan from performing any home repairs in Chicago.

community member displaying an outstanding effort in creating partnerships between schools, principals, associations, and organizations for the betterment of all. In her position as Assistant Principal, Garlasco is responsible for student safety. Beginning in the spring of 2002, Maine Township High School District 207 was awarded an Emergency Response and Management Grant. “As part of the grant, Garlasco functioned as the grant

News from District 64 District 64 hosts Curriculum Nights Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 will welcome parents to annual Curriculum Nights planned for all schools during the first weeks of the new school year. “These popular evening events help teachers and parents become partners to support students in their learning and growth for the year,” according to Superintendent Philip Bender. “Teachers offer a preview of what children will be learning and parents can ask questions about classroom expectations. The result is that teachers and parents can communicate effectively to create a positive environment for students to succeed,” he added. While at the Curriculum Night, parents receive a Learner Objective booklet for the new grade level that details the educational program, and are

BROTHERS Continued from page 5 of tens of thousands of dollars in home repairs from their business, formerly located at 7345 N. Harlem Ave., Niles, and one other Chicago area location. According to the office of Patrick Fitzgerald, U.S. attorney for the Northern District of Illinois, the Sullivans would contact elderly homeowners and explain that their homes needed

Field School 6 p.m., grades K, 3 and 5 on August 23 and grades 1, 2 and 4 on August 28

Lincoln Middle School August 30 - 7 p.m.

School starts Aug. 21

Emerson Middle School September 5 at 6:30 p.m. grade

Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 is preparing to welcome approximately 4,300 students for the start of school on Tuesday, August 21. Elementary school students in grades 1-5 attend from 1-3:30 p.m. and middle school students in grades 6-8, from 12:30-3 p.m.Kindergartners follow an orientation schedule provided to each student. The 2012-13 Student-Parent Handbook for grades K-8 also began arriving in homes this week.This handy guide assembles day-to-day essentials, important school contacts and policies

expensive repairs. They would then persuade the homeowners to refinance their homes in order to pay for these expensive repairs and but would not do anything other than collect their payments. “They never intended to do the repairs,” said Patrick Pope, assistant U.S. attorney. “Once they got their hands on the money, they’d do a little work but not the promised repairs.” According to Pope, for one job the Sullivan brothers were paid $70,000 for one job but the

contractor who actually carried out the home repairs on behalf of the Sullivan brothers testified that the total cost of work he did was $5,000. Of the six victims that testified during the 2011 trial, one stated that he the brothers approached him to repair a coach house on his property.The goal was for the homeowner to be able to rent out the coach house once it was repaired. However the Sullivan brothers falsely claimed that it was infested with termites and instead tore it down, devaluing

Franklin School August 28 - 5:30 p.m. grade K/ new families; 6:00 p.m. grades 1-2; 6:30 p.m. grades 3-4; 7 p.m. grade 5 followed by Outdoor Education parent meeting Roosevelt School 6 p.m., grades 3-5 on August 28 and grades K-2 on September 6 Washington School September 6 - 6:30 p.m.

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H o ro s c o p e s

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1 Crime writer Paretsky 5 Name on an NYU arts building 10 Goes (for) 14 Declare openly 15 Toaster, at times 16 Bucket of bolts 17 Gourmet treat sold in gold boxes 20 USN rank 21 Bow-wielding god 22 Edd’s “77 Sunset Strip” role 23 Approximation phrase 24 Brand served on the floor 25 Backdrop for tangerine trees, in a Beatles classic 31 Thief 32 Cabbage roll? 33 L.A.-toBakersfield heading 34 Follow, as a tip 35 Bit of a pickle 36 Yes-man’s phrase 38 Hawaiian tuna

39 Ballot markings 40 Take off 41 Enduring fortune, ethnically speaking 45 “Law & Order” figures: Abbr. 46 Swedish explorer Hedin 47 Former “Today” co-anchor 50 D-delta connection 51 Fashion bottom line? 54 1978 #1 hit for the Commodores (and this puzzle’s title) 57 Gentle slope 58 Maine campus town 59 Godmother, often 60 Good earth 61 Harder to find 62 Ho-hum

A little hard work never hurt anybody. In the upcoming week, you will find that your schedule is fuller than usual. Through careful organization and prioritizing, you will get everything completed on time.

Rock, paper, scissors is a fun game because the results are unpredictable. In the week ahead, your closest relationships might seem just as fun, but also just as unpredictable.

If the grass is greener on the other side of the fence, it is time to water your lawn. You may be tempted to spend money to outdo your rivals in the upcoming week; simply take care of what you already have.

Put on a happy face. Your social life could power up in the week ahead and give your spirits a boost. Jealousy is what happens when someone worries about all the fun they think you are having.

Before you drink from the well, consider the source. Make careful assessments before parting with your hard-earned cash in the week ahead. Take some advice from an expert on economy and thrift.

Roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty. In the week ahead, remember that even the most beautiful flower started its life in the dirt. You might not see results now, but eventually your efforts will pay off.

The messages inside fortune cookies are fun to read, but aren’t necessarily gospel truth - or even useful in a humorous way. During the week to come, you would be wise to separate fact from fiction.

Get in where you fit in. It won’t cost a penny to join a book club or meet a new circle of friends. Your buddies will have your best interests at heart in the week ahead. Guard your cash.

Success might not arrive when you want it to, but when it does arrive, it will be right on time. In the week ahead, you might be somewhat frustrated by a lack of progress but your efforts are worthwhile.

Nothing is what it sees to be. When you attempt to figure out a mystery in the week ahead, you might run into more red herrings than found at a fish market. Take offers with a grain of salt.

Skepticism could cause hesitation. You might be cautious about taking on extra responsibilities, but for good reasons. Fight sluggishness on the job and your financial dreams will be realized in the week ahead.

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1 Guru 2 Royal Shakespeare Theatre river 3 Primary colors 4 Ex-press secretary Fleischer 5Excitedlyremoves, as wrapping 6 “Works for me” 7 UCLA and USC 8 Boardroom VIP 9 Harassed from the peanut gallery 10 “You have to see this!” 11 Heyday 12 Jacques of “Mon Oncle” 13 WWI admiral Maximilian von ___ 18 Rats and such 19 Cry over spilled milk? 23 Great Seal word 24 Sandler of “Spanglish” 25 Peru’s __ Picchu 26 Playful prank 27 Up to one’s neck (in) 28 Pakistani river 29 Tennyson’s “__ Arden”

30 She played Houlihan on “M*A*S*H” 31 False god 35 Airbus products 36 Williams of tennis 37 Viking war god 39 Hard-to-define element 40 b, in a ÷ b 42 Laker teammate of Magic 43 “Garfield” drooler 44 Reputed Dead Sea Scrolls writer 47 Laptop key 48 Taft’s birth state 49 Minor start? 50 21-Across, in Rome 51 Do a trucker’s job 52 Novelist Ferber 53 Urban legend, e.g. 55 Rollover subj. 56 Scientist’s milieu

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Previous puzzle ’s answers

Previous puzzle ’s answers Jumbles: • FORAY • BROOD • DROPSY • RABBIT

Answer:

The swallows nested in the church steeple because they were -- BIRDS OF “PRAY”

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Bugle Kids

INSIDE: Maine South girls cross among 3A’s best, page 13; Maine East boys soccer hopes for repeat of 2011, page 14

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WOLVES TAKING AIM

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Senior libero Molly Kleppin is a three-year starter for Niles West, which posted a 22-11 record last season.

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Niles West’s girls volleyball team has equaled the school record for most victories in a single season each of the past two years. Is the 2012 edition of the Wolves capable of notching 23 wins and setting the new standard? Coach Stacy Metoyer thinks so. The Wolves (22-11 in 2011) feature a senior-dominated roster, led by three-year starter Molly Kleppin at libero. “She digs all the balls for us back there,” Metoyer said. “She’s helped us win many games. She can cover a lot of ground in the back court. “There’s a lot of seniors, a lot of leadership, a lot of girls that have been in big games and (have) experience. So if they can put it together, and jell together, they can definitely break that record.” But foes also have to deal with talented junior outside hitter Olivia Rusek, who recently became the first Niles West player to verbally commit to a Division I school in Metoyer’s nine seasons as coach. Rusek, whose older sister, Nicole, was a star at Niles West a few years ago, committed to Miami of Ohio after fielding scholarship offers from several schools. “She’ll definitely be one of the top outside hitters in the conference,” Metoyer said.“She can put the ball in many different places; she can switch up her hits. She will definitely be a player to watch in this conference.” Senior outside hitter Krista Grunsk, who saw limited action last season, now moves into the starting lineup. “She’s another one that can put the ball down and switch up her hits,” Metoyer said. Rounding out the Wolves’ senior contingent are setters Felicia Phan and Molly Morello, middle hitters Mel Vujovich and Laura Krikorian, right side hitter Emily English, defender Monica Ciesynski and Christina Nguyen. “They just need to keep working hard,” Metoyer said. “You can have great talent, but if you don’t jell well See AIM, page 15

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Sports

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Megan Lemersal, Cailin Eckhart (middle) and Emma Ropski are among Maine South’s leading runners this season.

Maine South a force in 3A By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

A case could be made that two of the best Class 3A girls cross country teams in Illinois this season are in the same conference—the CSL South.

GIRLS X-COUNTRY New Trier, which captured the 3A title last November, has graduated just three seniors off that team. Meanwhile, Maine South returns six competitors from its 20th-place state team, and the Hawks’ top two returnees—junior Emily Leonard and senior Megan

Lemersal—finished third and fifth, respectively. “They’re (New Trier) bringing back a ton,” said Maine South coach Jeff Downing, “so the closer we are to New Trier throughout the season will give us a pretty good indication of whether we have a chance to be in the top three or the top 10 (at state). “We were just outside of the top 10 two years ago, and we were a little farther back last year. I think our goal would be top 10 this year.” All-staters Leonard and Lemersal, of course, lead the pack for Maine South, but Downing believes the Hawks

possess a solid supporting cast, with seniors Maddie McGrady and Emma Ropski, and juniors Makayla Digan, Mirae Mastrolonardo and Cailin Eckhart. The Hawks open the year by taking part in the District 207 meet Aug. 28. After that, they’ll turn their attention to the Niles West Invite Sept. 4 before tackling the Lake Park Invite on Sept. 8. “We’re going to try to find a way to get them ready for the first Saturday in November,” Downing said.“The goal will be, as it always is, how to be there in See FORCE, page 15

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Maine East looking to repeat success of 2011 By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

The 2011 campaign turned out to be one of the most successful seasons ever for boys soccer at Maine East.

BOYS SOCCER The Demons came within one victory of tying the singleseason school record for wins (17) after posting a 16-8-1 record. On top of that, they won three tournaments, including a regional championship, and played for the Evanston Sectional title. “It was a very special season,” said head coach Vic DiPrizio, now in his 13th year. The calendar has turned to 2012, and the Demons still have senior forward Rami Dajani, who combined with Michal Walaszek and Alexis Chavero for 75 goals last fall. “He’s just determined to succeed,” DiPrizio said of Dajani, who’s drawing interest from Division I schools, including Indiana. “He works very hard. He wants to be the best. He told me his goal this year is to be an All-State player.” Walaszek and Chavero have since graduated, but DiPrizio expects the Demons will be able to hold their own against CSL North and non-conference opponents this season, even with a younger lineup. “I think we should definitely win more than we lose,” he said. “I think it’s going to take time because we have so many new players to jell together. By the time we get to mid-season and especially the playoffs, we’re going to be a tough team.” DiPrizio expects the Demons’ midfield will be their strong suit. Senior Tom Malik and junior Dino Tijunic are both experienced midfielders, along with junior Marco Marin and sophomore Matt Pytel. David Patyk, a junior, takes over as the Demons’ starting goalkeeper. Sophomore Joe Sowoboda, whom DiPrizio brought up for the playoffs as a freshman last year, will help anchor Maine East’s defense. Aleks Lulek, also

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Junior David Patyk will be in goal this season for Maine East, which advanced to the sectional title game last fall.

a sophomore, joins Dajani up front. DiPrizio said he’ll probably bring up four freshmen to play on the varsity squad this season. “The new kids we have are all quick and fast,” he said. “We don’t have a lot of size, but we have a lot of speed, and we have a lot of guys with good ball skills. I think we’ll be fine.” •Maine South had just three players who started the 2011 season with any varsity experience. Fortunately, inexperience will not be an issue for coach Dan States and the Hawks this time around. The Hawks went through some growing pains last season, but were competitive nonetheless, going 6-8-7. Maine South also enters the fall season with a head of steam after it went unbeaten in CSL Summer League play. A plethora of lettermen are back for the Hawks, led by all-CSL South selections Nick Malone (midfielder) and Calvin Miller (defender). Senior goalkeeper Erik Wagner, who played admirably in his first varsity season, will be of the CSL South’s top netminders in 2012. Seniors Phil Kulas,Ryan Pattullo and Marcin Laszczkowski return at forward. Midfield also is solid, with seniors Chris Pattullo and Monty Link being joined by juniors Brendan Fahey, Sebastian

Bielecki and Totsuya Takizawa. The senior quartet of Kyle Gebavi, Griffin Kasznia, Jacob Szpernal and Kazuma Takizawa anchors a stingy Hawks’ defensive unit. •Niles West graduated 12 seniors off its 2011 club that posted an 11-10-1 record and reached the title contest of the Niles North Regional before bowing out in a penalty-kick shootout. The Wolves have some goalscoring potential up front with senior forward Chris Tomuta, senior midfielder Robert Urosev and sophomore forward Dzenan Nezirevic. The Wolves’ other returning seniors are Gino Castineiras (midfielder), Sam Essa (forward), Daniel Rozen (midfielder) and Amir Louaibi (midfielder). Junior returnees include Robert Ljubic (midfielder) and Hubert Szelag (defender). Johny Baban (forward) and Mario Ljubic (defender) are sophomores on the team. •Notre Dame finished 6-9-1 last season, but the Dons are always a threat to score with senior forward Brett Bartes, who netted a team-high 17 goals. Erick Mazon, Michael McDonough, Andy McGinn, Matthew Bracey-Sherman, Roark Whittington, Dion Ursino and Ryan Zoeller (all seniors), and junior Lucas Carlson, also are back for the Dons. mike@buglenewspapers.com

Sports FORCE Continued from page 13 the first weekend in November. Yes, we have high expectations, but it’s not so much important how that first race runs. It’s the last race, and how do you get there and still be healthy enough to run the way they did last year. That’s the biggest key for us.” •Niles West’s girls team should be improved in 2012. Seniors Rachel Bender and Michelle Karp (all-conference last year), junior Taylor Genis and sophomore Christine Mujica—each of whom competed in sectionals last season—are among the Wolves’ top returnees. Gillian Flippo, a junior, also gained varsity experience. “We always look to improve upon what we did last year,” said Niles West coach Anne Heselton. “We would like to see the group become a cohesive unit.” -- Maine East’s girls squad is led by Lensa Sedeta, a senior who finished ninth at last year’s

CSL North championships. Seniors Isabel Ortigoza, Zoriana Telwak, Leisel Shalk and Brenda Chavero, and junior Alexandria Plezia, are among the Demons’ leading returning harriers. -- Maine South’s boys team, coached by Greg Nordhal, won a regional championship in 2011. The Hawks are hoping to take the next step this year … and maybe a few more. “We would like to challenge again for the CSL South championship and possibly contend for a top five spot at state,” Nordhal said. The Hawks’ top five includes seniors Jon Vaccaro, Robbie Taylor and Kevin Dolan, as well as juniors Jack Carpenter and Stephen Lavelle. Jason Friesel and Paul Tobin, also juniors, could contribute as well. -- Niles West’s boys harriers welcome a strong nucleus back from last season’s state qualifying team that placed in the top 20. George Webb and Yandiel Cardenas ran in the state race last season, while Justin Atwal, Carlos Pinto and Nate Schapmann also were part of the team that went downstate. All are seniors.

Seniors Jay Singh, along with juniors Kyle Kent and Matt Henry, give the Wolves added depth. “As always, our goals are to compete to the best of our abilities,” said coach Mike Grossman. “We have really focused on staying healthy.” -- Maine East’s boys team coach, Chris Peters, says the 2012 Demons “are relatively inexperienced” and lack some depth, yet he adds, “This is the best group we have had at Maine East since I began coaching here 10 years ago.” Sophomore Anthony Misiak, a 2011 sectional qualifier, is the Demons’ No. 1 runner. He’s joined by seniors Saul Lopez, Shwetang Patel and Aayush Shah. “We are very excited about the upcoming season and have some high expectations,” Peters said. -- Notre Dame advanced to sectional competition as a team in Class 2A last season.The Dons are led by a quartet of runners: seniors Mike Gibson, Matt Siemianowski and Thomas Frost, and junior James Maibuecher. mike@buglenewspapers.com

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AIM Continued from page 11 as a team, then you’re not going to win many volleyball games. So far they’ve been doing a great job. They’ve played a while together, so I think as long as we keep going in that direction, we’ll be OK.” -- Maine South has a new coach, Peter King, who’s no stranger to the program. He’s served as the Hawks’ freshman coach and was a varsity assistant in 2010. King inherits a team with a solid core of letterwinners who helped the Hawks to a 2013 mark last fall. Seniors Anna Kinell and Pat Wardynski, who missed a month last season with a sprained wrist, are back and will provide the Hawks with plenty of firepower at outside hitter. “I see a lot of good things coming from her (Wardynski),” King said. “I expect Anna to be one of our leading attackers.” Setter Kristen Lee, a fouryear varsity player, is the team’s table-setter on offense.“We will

look to her for her experience as well as leadership,” King said. “She looks very comfortable running the offense.” “I feel that we have great senior leadership,” he added. “We have a great foundation of skills on the team, and the trick will be to control our side of the court.” Junior Katherine Miles, who was moved up to the varsity from the sophomore team at mid-season last year, takes over at middle hitter. Key newcomers are juniors Allie Fredrickson (middle hitter) and Hailey Schoneman (opposite hitter). -- Maine East will attempt to improve on last season’s 4-23 record. Senior setter Kate Gebultowicz earned 2011 allCSL North honors for coach Anne Bezek’s Demons. Junior Veronica Malesinski, and sophomores Hannah Farley and Sarah Hua-Pham, were key contributors throughout the year. Kayla Diaz, Hallie On Chong, Klaudia Pajak and Maggie Wierzchucki provide Maine East with added varsity experience. mike@buglenewspapers.com

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Forest Preserve District of Will County’s Newest Preserve By Phil Besler

While many forest preserve districts have been cutting back services and even sites, the Forest Preserve District of Will County is expanding its offerings and is set to open its newest venue this fall. Lake Chaminwood Preserve is located on Shepley Road, just west of the I-55 frontage road, in Channahon. I had the chance to preview this site with Don Strle, a fishing partner of mine, in late July. Though a morning thunderstorm cut our outing short, we weren’t disappointed with the results of our brief excursion. Within 10 minutes, Don hooked into a 19-inch, fourpound plus largemouth bass on a plastic crayfish bait jigged on the bottom. A few minutes later, I caught a 14-inch largemouth on a tube jig also off the bottom. Soon after these fish were caught, the skies opened up and let loose with a torrential thunderstorm. Both Don and I look forward to getting back to Lake Chaminwood and fishing the full lake when it opens this fall. Besides largemouth bass, Lake Chaminwood is stocked with black crappie, channel catfish and blue gill. Lake Chaminwood Preserve encompasses 120 acres with 47 acres of water.The east lake is 12 acres in size, and the west lake is 35 acres. The two lakes are connected by a channel through an earthen embankment. Other site amenities include: •Picnic shelter with two grills. •Twenty-one parking spaces for cars only. No trailer parking is available. •A latrine. •A trail: 0.7-mile asphalt loop around the east lake, 10-feet wide and including a 136-footlong boardwalk/bridge. The trail is suitable for hiking, crosscountry skiing, snowshoeing, bicycling and in-line skating. •Information board. •Wheelchair-accessible canoe/kayak launch.

•A 9’x22’ fishing pier. •Boating: Only watercraft that can be carried on top of a vehicle are permitted, i.e. canoes, kayaks and small boats (electric motors only). The parking area is too small for boat trailers. •Shoreline fishing is permitted. Caution may be needed as the shoreline is steep in many areas. •No drinking water will be available at the preserve, so visitors should bring water with them. Will County Board Member Don Gould, whose district includes Lake Chaminwood Preserve, is looking forward to the opening of this new District property. “I’ve spoken with many residents in Shorewood and Channahon who are eagerly awaiting the opening of our newest preserve, Lake Chaminwood, which will provide even more recreational opportunities in the TroyChannahon area,” said Gould. “I encourage families to visit this site when it opens, and enjoy shoreline fishing and picnicking during their leisure time.” Future plans for the site include a canoe portage between Lake Chaminwood and the DuPage River. It would be on land owned by the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Fishing at Lake Chaminwood will be allowed year-round, however ice fishing will not be allowed. Only line fishing is permitted. Anglers may use a maximum of two poles, with no more than two hooks each. Swimming, wading, and dogs in the water will be prohibited. Taking frogs, turtles, and mussels will also not be allowed. All statewide fishing regulations apply, including daily creel and size limits. Illinois fishing licenses are required for everyone 16 years or older. All statewide fishing regulations may be obtained from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

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Don Strle shows off a four-pound bass he caught at Lake Chaminwood.

For more information on Lake Chaminwood as well as all of the Forest Preserves, programs and services, visit www. ReconnectWithNature.org. When fishing Lake Chaminwood or any other area lake or river, please remember CPR, Catch, Photograph and Release. Fisheries are fragile, overharvest can quickly decimate a thriving waterway.

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Business & Real Estate

Focus on results, not getting apology Q. I have to work with another team and manager who treats me and my team badly. I keep trying to get him and his team members to see that the way they act is unprofessional.The manager gets huffy and his team members get hostile. How can I get them to behave appropriately? A. You will get them to behave better if you realize your goal is future change and not admission of guilt for past wrongs. When we are upset about other people’s behavior it is common (but not effective) to focus on getting an apology. However, the more we try to point out another person’s bad behavior, the more the other person will want to blame us or defend their actions. When we use words like “inappropriate” or “unprofessional,” the person who hears these “accusations” will fight to be right rather than

change. Consider carefully whether your goal is to make this manager and his team feel bad or w h e t h e r you want collaboration in the future. Realize that you absolutely cannot have both. You are completely normal in feeling injured. When we feel offended, we all want some kind of emotional validation or revenge. Unfortunately, if you let your feelings of victimhood run your behavior, you’ll lose any shot at getting this manager to shape up. A powerful tool in the workplace is to let people who have made mistakes save face. Let them defend their behavior,

explain their mistakes, or even blame you without getting into a fight. Not attacking them back is emotionally very unsatisfying but it allows you can get the real prize - permanent better treatment in the future. Be aware as well that the worse someone’s behavior, the more likely it is that they will not want to take responsibility for screwing up. Little mistakes are pretty easy to own up to. Big mistakes make people feel guilty. Really guilty people will almost never want to admit they were completely inept or absolute jerks. If this aspect of human nature seems unfair, think of the worst thing you have done in your life and then consider how much you would want to take public responsibility. You will now have a better understanding that the more deeply you have been

done wrong, the less likely the other party will be eager to take accountability. You may believe you’ll need the patience of a saint and the personality of Buddha to focus on change rather than getting an apology. You will discover choosing to get what you want eventually becomes more satisfying than trying to extract admissions of guilt.

The last word(s) Q. Is there a good reason that some people seem to obsess about unimportant details? I don’t understand why my coworker is trying to control everything, including what I eat for lunch. A.Yes, the more people feel out of control about the big issues in their life, the more they try to control the small issues with everyone around them.

Get the brother-in-law out of the house Dear Dave, My 27-year-old brother-in-law moved in with us some time ago. He doesn’t have a job or contribute anything in terms of helping around the house or with bills. I think he needs to move out, but my wife isn’t so sure. She complains about the situation to me, but if I say anything, it makes me the bad guy with her family. How can I convince her? Chuck Dear Chuck, I think you need to sit down with your wife, not all the other players, and gently explain to her that you’re just enabling his bad behavior by allowing things to continue this way. Responsible adults don’t behave like bums, and I don’t give a flip what the rest of the family thinks. It’s your house, and this issue is between you and her.You two are the only ones having to deal with this, so it’s really easy for others to chime in about what should happen. But hey, if they’re so concerned with the guy having a place to stay, maybe one of them should

take him in. I’ll bet that idea would shut them up in a heartbeat! I’m not advising you to just kick the guy out, but maybe you could formulate a plan that will give him a little time to get back on his feet. Have a loving talk with him about the situation, but let him know things can’t continue on the same path. Let him know that within 30 days he has to have a job, and 30 days after that he has to move into his own place. Write it down on the calendar, if it will help, but make sure he understands why you’re doing this and the date he has to move out. I know these kinds of things can be difficult, but sometimes you have to take the bull by the horns and make something happen. There’s no reason it has to become an ugly situation, as

long as you and your wife get on the same page and you do things in a helpful and kind way. —Dave

Baby comes first Dear Dave, My husband and I just finished Baby Step 1, and we have our $1,000 in the bank for an emergency fund. Our daughter may have to have kidney surgery in the near future. Should we beef up our emergency fund, or move to Baby Step 2 and the debt snowball? Noel Dear Noel, I know I’m the “get out of debt” guy. I want everyone to experience what life can be like when they’re debt-free and don’t have to send their paychecks out the door to creditors every month. But this little girl may need the kind of help only doctors and hospitals can provide. So, for now, let’s push the pause button on your Total Money Makeover.

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.)

If I were in your situation, I’d pile up as much cash as possible. Live on a budget that’s tighter than tight and scrape together every penny you can find. Hopefully, your baby won’t need surgery. But if that kind of thing is a possibility, the only smart thing to do is prepare for the accompanying financial hit your family will experience. Don’t feel bad about this either, Noel. If the surgery is necessary, you guys can jump right back in and start your debt snowball after your little girl is healed. But right now, baby comes first.And if you’ve already got $1,000 saved, you’re off to a good start when it comes to handling things! —Dave Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. 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.

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The F(iduciary)-word By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Media Services

One of the many provisions of the July 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act was the creation of the first new federal regulatory agency in a decade,the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), which consolidates most federal consumer financial protection authority in one place. Now approaching its first anniversary, the CFPB’s stated mission is: “to make markets for consumer financial products and services work for Americans.” Dodd-Frank and the CFPB cover a lot of ground, but the law punted on one issue that is near and dear to me: the concept of a “fiduciary standard.” The fiduciary standard requires financial professionals to act in the best interests of their clients. You may think that your broker or insurance agent is obligated to do so now, but they are generally held to a much looser standard, called “suitability.” In other

Niles Senior Center For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, please check the Naturally Active Program Guides or call the Niles Senior Center at 588-8420 Information about the Niles Senior Center can be found on the Village of Niles Website at www.vniles.com. Click on “Departments” (upper left), and then Click on “Senior.” You can now see what’s new at the Senior Center. 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. Got the Dot? – It Could Save Your Life! Assist first responders with the

words, the product they are selling needs only to be suitable for you, rather than in your best interests. Dodd-Frank gave the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) the authority to extend the fiduciary standard of care to any financial professional who provides personalized investment advice to retail customers. The SEC is still working through the proposed implementation of the fiduciary standard, so to find out where things stand, I went to one of the standard’s most outspoken proponents, Kevin Keller, CEO of the Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board). The CFP Board is the organization that bestows the CFP certification onto those financial planners who complete a rigorous course of study, pass a tough exam and maintain ongoing education and ethical requirements. I have been a CFP practitioner since 1998.As Keller reminded me, “the CFP Board is first and foremost a nonprofit

public interest organization, which is why it formerly adopted the fiduciary standard in May 2007.” By doing so, all CFPs are required to put the interests of their clients first. The CFP Board has built a coalition with the Financial Planning Association (FPA) and the National Association of Personal Financial Advisors (NAPFA). With one voice, the three groups have argued to the SEC that the public is best served when a standard is in place, and the gold standard, according to Keller, is the fiduciary one. While many in the brokerage and insurance industries initially opposed fiduciary, there has been positive movement. In March, I interviewed Tim Ryan, the president and chief executive of the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association (SIFMA), the industry’s largest lobbying group, and asked him where the industry stood on fiduciary. In no uncertain terms, he said, “We support a uniform fiduciary standard.”

Given investor cynicism and public distrust of financial institutions, it would seem wise to adopt a standard that makes it clear to clients that their interests come first. Keller notes that “the public is best served when financial professionals have standards,” which is why he believes that “financial planning should be a recognized and regulated profession.” Before you balk at the word “regulation,” remember that today, almost anyone can call himself some variation of financial planner or financial consultant, without conforming to specific industry standards. Would you go to a doctor who wasn’t held to and regulated by a standard? To help clarify the issue, the CFP Board is educating consumers with a public awareness campaign that calls attention to the differences among different financial service professionals. The CFPB is also studying how older Americans can protect themselves from being misled by less-than-

meaningful designations. The adoption of a fiduciary standard across all financial professionals would go a long way toward increasing transparency, and trust, in the industry. A fiduciary standard does not mean that you are not responsible for your own financial decisions or that you are guaranteed to make money. It does mean that the recommendations you receive will be based on what is best for you, incorporating your circumstances and risk profile, not what might be in the interests of your broker or his firm. Fiduciary would be a vast improvement over where we are today.

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, please contact the Niles Senior Center (847 588-8420).

2:30PM $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.

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.

of AARP and $14 for nonmembers. Advanced registration is required.

6th Annual Low Vision Fair Saturday, Sept. 22 10AM1:30PM This event is cosponsored by the Niles Senior Center, Niles Public Library and four other local libraries. Over 20 exhibitors will be present with low vision aids, product information, and glaucoma screenings will be offered by North Shore University Health Systems. Try out the products and see if they work for you! Dr. Conti will do a presentation on macular degeneration. This event is FREE and opened to the public. No registration is required. Fall BBQ Friday, September 7, 11:15AM-

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! Coffee and Cake to Say “GoodBye” 3PM, Friday, September 7 Join Maryann for some cake to celebrate her retirement. Cooking for One Wednesday, September

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Join us as we celebrate Grandparents Day Sunday, Sept. 9, 2-4:00PM $5/ person. Celebrate this special day by bringing your grandchildren to a good old-fashioned ice cream social, complete with games, prizes, and more! Advanced registration by September 5 is required. 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

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

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 21, Something Borrowed, (PG-13, 112min) Dinner: Pizza, Soda, Dessert See CENTERS, page 20

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CENTERS Continued from page 19 $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 The 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 847-4705223. Summer Celebration -Thursday,

August 23, from 1- 3 p.m. Celebrate summer pool-side at Harrer Park with the Ragtops! This four piece band features the great music and vocal harmonies of the 50’s and 60’s. You’ll think you’re back in time, enjoying light refreshments, good friends and great music poolside! This free event is for Morton Grove Campus & Premier North Shore Senior Center members only, so please make sure your membership is up-to-date before the party! 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 Wednesday, August 29, from 12 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 Victorina 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.

Book Talk: Young Adult Books for Adults Wednesday, September 5 from 1- 2p.m. Do you want to discover what all of the buzz is about surrounding young adult books like The Hunger Games? Come to the Center Wednesday, September 5 from 1- 2p.m.These bestselling books aren’t just for teens! Check out some of the most popular young adult books with Debra Wischmeyer, Morton Grove Public Library Reader Service Librarian, and discover your next favorite read. Materials will be available for checkout, so remember to bring your library card! To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Strange Lives of Some of Our Stars Monday, September 10 from 12:30 p.m. Leon Michelson, Author, Columnist, Radio Host will explore how these stars ended up not as rich as you would think, not as happy as you would think, some even died at a young age in a most mysterious manner. Stars like Van Johnson, Linda Darnell, Marjorie Main, James Cagney and over 20 more. It will all be revealed here, Monday, September 10 from 1- 2:30 p.m. so don’t miss it. Fees are $8 member; $10 non member. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call

847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Elizabeth Taylor: Violet Beauty Wednesday, September 12 from 1- 2:30 p.m. There are so many ways to describe Elizabeth Taylor: breathtaking, passionate, unrelenting, captivating. We’ll see her unforgettable portrayals of complicated, strong women in films such as Cleopatra, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Giant, and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf? Join us Wednesday, September 5 from 1- 2p.m. to be charmed by wonderful stories about her film career, her life as Hollywood royalty, and learn about her dedication to philanthropic work. Fees are $8 member; $10 non member. Presented by Steven Frenzell and Movie Marquee Productions. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Memory in Motion Thursdays, September 13 – October 18 from 9 – 10 a.m. Looking for a workout for the body and the mind? Rediscover the joy of music and dance! Memory in Motion is great for everyone,but ideal for individuals who want to maintain their mobility and memory. No prior dance experience is needed.This 6 session course meets Thursdays from 9 – 10 a.m. September 13,– October 18, 2012. Fees are $49 member; $59 non-member.

To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Lunch and a Movie:We Bought a Zoo Thursday, September 13 from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Join us Thursday, September 13 from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. for a delicious lunch with friends, following by a viewing of We bought a Zoo. Acclaimed filmmaker Cameron Crowe (Jerry Maguire, Almost Famous) directs an amazing and true story about a single dad who decides his family needs a fresh start, so he and his two children move to the most unlikely of places: a zoo. With the help of an eclectic staff, and with many misadventures along the way, the family works to return the dilapidated zoo to its former wonder and glory. Rated PG. Fee $6 member; $8 non-member includes a delicious lunch. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m The Magic Pianos of Ferrante and Teicher Monday, September 17 from 12:30 p.m. Discover the magic that two pianos can bring on Monday, September 17 from 1- 2:30 p.m.! Hear your favorite love songs, See CENTERS, page 21

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CENTERS Continued from page 20 movie themes and popular hits played by this immortal piano duo! Jim Kendros will describe the orchestral effects used in these wonderful arrangements, and will highlight the various pianistic effects achieved on each song. But wait-there’s a surprise! Jim will bring us added insights and a mini-keyboard concert of his own! 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. From Macy’s to Monica Monday, September 24 from 12:30 p.m. When Lazarus Straus immigrated to the United States in 1852 from Germany, little did he imagine that he was beginning a dynasty of merchants, industrialists, public servants, and philanthropists.This amazing family has created a legacy both in America and in Israel by their multiple talents and generosity, and we are all the beneficiaries. Join us Monday, September

24 from 1- 2:30 p.m. to learn the amazing contributions of different members of this family over the generations, and the surprising connections to some infamous Americans. Presented by Leah Polin, Former Executive Director, Institute for Jewish Learning. 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. Art & Creativity of Aging- Art & Craft Show Friday September 28, from 10 am – 3 pm Revel in the artistry and craftsmanship of older adults on Friday, September 28 from 10a.m. – 3 p.m! Artisans and crafters will show and sell their works at our Art and Craft Show. Enjoy performances by seasoned local musicians as you browse and chat in this unique celebration of Active Aging Week. Free admission to the show. If you are an older adult artist and are interested in exhibit space for this event, please contact Loretta Pable at the North Shore Senior Center, 847.470.5223, to inquire about exhibit space.

Starved Rock Land & Water Tour Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 8:30am - 4:45pm Revel in the glorious fall color of Starved Rock State Park on Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 8:30am - 4:45pm! This trip features a trolley tour and a river cruise on the “Belle of the Rock,” an authentic paddle wheel boat. Lunch at the Starved Rock State Park Lodge, all tours, and transportation are included in the trip fee. Fees are $125 member; $150 non-member. Trip departs from our Morton Grove location at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center, 6140 Dempster Street, Morton Grove. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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: See CENTERS, page 22

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CALENDAR Continued from page 6 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 of the underside of your car, find out how to change a tire, check your oil, and more. Space is limited to 12 participants,

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so register early. Register by calling the Niles Library at 847663-1234 or by visiting www. 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

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The Camera Club next meets at 10am, Tuesday, August 28 when Linda Werner will present her photos of National Parks. Get a great perspective of our national treasures, as well as an in-depth look into the Grand Canyon National Park. Coming in September, will be a wedding Podiatry Screening and Nail theme for the display in the lobby in honor of the wedding Care Dr. Jeffrey Garrard will provide of the center manager, Jennifer basic foot care and nail clipping Elliott. The ladies are invited to on the first Tuesday of each bring a picture of themselves in month between 10 am and noon. their wedding dresses. Cost: Medicare will be billed. An advanced bridge class will Non-Medicare clients will be charged $35.00. Appointments be offered from 10am to noon are required. Call 847-470-5223 starting Wednesday, September for more information or to make 5 to October 24 at a cost of $12.00. This class includes an appointment. detailed material from Improving Your Judgment 1: Opening The Flu Shot Clinics TheVillage of Morton Grove will Bidding by Audrey Grant. This provide influenza immunizations book is required and can be this Fall for residents age 60 and purchased at Barnes U& Noble older. There will be no charge or Amazon.com. A Beginner and for residents who have Medicare Brush-up Bridge is being offered Part B. For those residents from 10am-noon, Mondays, without Medicare, the charge September 17-November 5 will be $25.00. . Preventacare at a cost of $12.00. This class will be administrating the includes detailed material from immunizations at the American Bridge Basics:An Introduction by Legion Memorial Civic Center, Audrey Grant, which is required. 6140 Dempster St. on: Thursday, The next Center Art Workshop September 20, 2012, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm andThursday,September begins at 10am to noon on 27, 2012, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Monday, September 10 and runs RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED. through October 29. This is a Call the Senior Hotline at (847) class using acrylics taught by well-know local artist Rae Penzin 470-5223. $10 for residents over age 65. There is a $12 fee for residents under 65 and for non-residents. Prime Care Resources will be providing the health screenings. Appointments are necessary for cholesterol screening. Call 847470-5223 for an appointment.

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,

who will bring out the best artistically in all class members. All abilities are welcome. Cost is $60 for Center members and $75 for non-members. Learn the basics of the ukulele with instructor, Peg Mistak, beginning at 2:30 to 3:30pm on Tuesday, September 13. The class runs through November 1. Participants must provide their own ukulele. Cost is $22 for members and $27 for nonmembers.

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.)

Center tap class beginning September 11 at 12:30. It runs through October 2 at a cost of $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Join the likes of tap dancers such as Gene Kelly, Fred Astaire, Ann Miller and others while having fun learning a lot of exciting steps and dance routines.

is a new class beginning at 11:30 and runs from August 30-October 18 at a cost of $40 for members and $50 for non-members. In this class, participants will learn 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.

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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 masterpieces at the library. For ages 5 and up.

Blood pressure and blood sugar screening 9am-10:15am on Friday, August 17. This is a FREE service, provided by ProvenaResurrection Healthcare. The next Park Ridge Police If you’ve watched fencing Appointments are not necessary. Breakfast Club will be at 9am during the Olympics and are on Tuesday, August 21. There interested in it, the Center is An AARP Driver Safety course is no charge, but they would offering Senior Fencing from takes place from 9am-1pm like an RSVP. This is a monthly 9am-11am,Tuesday and Thursday, on August 28 and 30. Upon program with topics of current September 4 – November 8. In completion participants may interest to seniors. Breakfast is this fun and unique fencing be entitled to a discount on provided free courtesy of Panera program, participants will get automobile liability insurance. and Jewel. a chance to learn the basics of Preregister for the course by sword-fighting! It is very safe and calling the Center at 847-692Woodcarvers meet Thursdays helps to develop agility, balance, 3597. Cost is $12 for AARP at 9am. Gamers, 1-4:30pm on muscle strength, coordination members and $14 for non-AARP Fridays play dominos, hand and and sportsmanship, This class will members and checks should be foot, scrabble for rummikube. be held at the Fencing Center of made payable to AARP. Ceramics students meet Chicago, 111 S. Washington Ave., Mondays and Tuesdays from in Park Ridge. Cost for members Aloha and welcome to the 9:30am to noon and work on and non-members is $261. annual Luau and Pig Roast. The projects of their choice. There event begins at 5 pm on Tuesday, is a charge of only $7 per class. Jo Buck continues her exercise August 28. The pig arrives at the Pinochle players meet the classes at 9 am and 10:30 am center and is cooking all day second Monday, Third Thursday Monday, Wednesday and Friday. outside the Senior Center. All are and every Saturday of the month This class covers a variety of welcome to observe the process. at 1pm. Table tennis players start movements including stretching, Besides the pig, the menu play at 1pm, Tuesday, Wednesday strength training and floor includes a variety of side dishes. and Thursday. All abilities are exercise. Give it a try!!! The first The Royal Polynesian Revue will welcome for this free activity. class is free. After that it is $2 perform after dinner, 6pm. Cost Bocce ball players gather just each time you come is $20 for members and $25 for north of the Center at 10am non-members. Wednesday mornings. Ken You can learn to shuffle, flap Hewelt is bocce master and can and ball change at the next Yoga for a Healthy Back explain how the game is played.

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Obituaries GIULIETTI Mario Giulietti age 89, beloved husband ofViriginia nee Jablonski, loving father of Mary Hatt and Margaret (Anthony) Jacobs, cherished grandfather of Michael

HANNA Robert A. Hanna, 30 Years Veteran Niles Police Department, beloved husband of Judy nee Tefo, loving father of Robert (Patricia), Joseph, Jeffrey (Debrah), Kathleen (Mike) Grgurich, Susan (Paul)

TARACH Irena Tarach, nee Przybylo, age 80, beloved wife of the late Stanislaw. Loving mother of Zbigniew (Anna) Tarach and the late Andrew Tarach. Dear

WIELGOS Stanley C. Wielgos, Marine Veteran of WWII, beloved husband of Loretta nee Witek; loving father of Robert S. (Maura O’Hara), Thomas (Carolyn), James (Sally), Janine (Ed) Rowley and Janet (Calvin) Andre. Devoted grandfather of Duncan, Graham, Layne

(Aimee) Jacobs, Adam (Candice) Jacobs. and Sarah Jacobs, great grandfather of Teagan Jacobs and Sarah Prestidge. Visitation was Thursday August 9th from 3 until 9pm at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N.

Milwaukee Ave. Niles. Funeral was Friday August 10th at 10:15am to St. John Brebeuf for 11:00am Mass. Entombment St. Adalbert Mausoleum. Funeal info 847-966-7302 or www. skajafuneralhomes.com

Pearce and Karen (Lincoln) Wright. Devoted grandfather of Robert,Jennifer,Michael,Nicholas, Alexander, Matthew, Rebecca, Scott, Ian, Sean, Billy and Hanna. Visitation was Monday August 6th from 3pm to 9pm at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N.

Milwaukee Ave, Niles. Funeral Services were Tuesday August 7th at 10:15 Am to St. John Brebeuf Church for 11:00 Am mass. Interment was at St. Joseph Cemetery. Funeral info : 847-9667302 or www.skajafuneralhomes. com

grandmother of Bernadette and Andrew. Fond sister of Emilia (Jan) Bania and the rest of the family. Cherished godmother of Ela Trzpit. Visitation was at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles on Thursday

August 9th from 3:00-9:00 pm. Funeral was Friday August 10th at 9:15 am to St. John Brebeuf Church Mass 10:00 am. Interment Resurrection Cemetery. Funeral info: 847-966-7302 or www. skajafuneralhomes.com

(Greg), Erik (Meghan), Paige, Jill, Jennifer, Conor and Julia. Great grandfather of Marisa, Cyanna and Alec. Dear brother of Lorraine (late Thaddeus) Kawalek, Raymond (Joan), Diane (Tom) Cox and the late Chester (the late Terry), the late Thaddeus (Marilyn). Visitation was Tuesday August 7th from 3pm to 9pm at the Skaja

Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave, Niles. Funeral services were Wednesday August 8th at 10:45 AM to Queen of All Saints Basilica for 11:30 AM mass. Entombment was at St. Adalbert Mausoleum. Donations to Felician Convent or Misericordia Foundation appreciated. Funeral info : 847-966-7302 or www. skajafuneralhomes.com

THE BUGLE AUGUST 16, 2012