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Vol. 57 No. 47
PITCHING ANOTHER KIND OF RELIEF Cubs’ Michael Bowden visits sick children at Advocate Hospital By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter
Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Michael Bowden spent part of the morning Aug. 19 visiting kids at Advocate Children’s Hospital in Park Ridge. The Aurora-area native walked from room to room signing autographs, handing out stuffed animals and chatting with patients. Janiya Murray, 10, has never been to a baseball game, but was surprised when Bowden showed up to give her a rhinoceros wearing a Cub shirt. Her mother said the visit really brought a smile to her face, even though her brothers are more into sports. Another visit Bowden made was to 4-week-old See RELIEF, page 4
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Brook Aguilar holding RyLee Cash Capra while Michael Bowden and Ryne Capra look on.
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Skokie police charge Chicago teen with firing gun at car By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter
A 17-year-old from Chicago was charged with one count of reckless conduct in connection with gunshots fired at a car near the intersection of Skokie Boulevard and Niles Center Road.
The suspect was taken into custody by the Chicago Police Department and then turned over to Skokie Police for further investigation, said Skokie police. Authorities did not release the boy’s name because he is being charged as a minor. He is being referred to juvenile court.
The incident happened Aug. 13 around 5:30 p.m. near the intersection of Skokie Boulevard and Niles Center Road, mere minutes away from Niles West High School. Police said no one was hurt but that the shooter knew the passengers in the car. At press time no motive for the shooting had been released. Reports of the incident prompted Skokie Mayor George Van Dusen to issue a statement Aug. 16 that expressed outrage at the random violence involving handguns “indiscriminately discharged in our streets.”
Police search for man who shot 2 homeless people in Miami Woods By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter
Authorities say two homeless people were shot in the Miami Woods near the intersection of Caldwell Avenue and Oakton Street Aug. 21. The shooting happened around 10 p.m. and involved two victims, a 27-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman, both homeless and involved in a committed relationship, authorities say. Both the man and woman have a previous address in Niles, but say they are now homeless. They were eating and drinking alcohol near their tent in the woods when three unknown men walked up to them. Soon an argument broke out between the homeless man and one of the three men. The argument resulted in one of the three men using a handgun to fire at the two homeless people, said Cook County Sheriff spokesperson Sophia Ansari.
The three men then fled the area. The homeless man and woman each suffered non-fatal gunshot wounds to the hand. The homeless man then went over to the couple’s car, drove it through the wire gate at the entrance to the woods and then drove his girlfriend and himself to the hospital for treatment. Hospital staff notified Niles Police, who in turn notified the Cook County Sheriff’s office,who closed off the Forest Preserve areas just after midnight Aug. 22. The couple was not able to provide a description of the three suspects involved in the shooting and the cause of the argument remains unclear. Additionally no charges were filed against the couple, and their injuries are not life threatening. The incident is under investigation by area detectives. Anyone with information related to the shooting should call 708865-4896. ahernandez@buglenewspapers. com
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Community Notes Niles water dispute with Glenview might be over After two years in court, a water dispute between Glenview and Niles might be resolved if both parties agree to a deal where Niles receives more than $5.5 million and Glenview takes $500,000 and sees a price drop for Niles water.
Brookfield passes at Golf Mill Center Visit Golf Mill Shopping Center and get one free admission pass to Brookfield Zoo AND one pass to Dinosaurs Alive by bringing in $100 worth of Golf Mill Shopping Center store receipts!
Fall programs at Tam O’Shanter Golf Course Eperience the beautiful and historic Tam O’ Shanter Golf Course scenically located at the north branch of the Chicago River.The course is open 7 days a week fro, April to Dec., weather permitting. It’s also is now signing up golfers interested in Fall programs that include but are not limited to: PINT SIZE PROS- Ages 3-5, ADVANCED JUNIOR GOLF CAMP- Ages 9-14, SENIOR CLINICS- Ages 62+ and ADULT CLINICS.Tam O Shanter traces its roots back to the Tam O’ Shanter Country Club (owned by the legendary George S. May), which was host to many early Golf championships including the First Nationally televised Golf Tournament in 1953. Past players included Sam Snead , Arnold Palmer, Patty Berg, Babe Zaharias, Lew Worsham and Chandler Harper. For more information, call the course’s instruction office
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Cary Schawel (right), professor of psychology and human sexuality, and Cari Paterno, psychology lecturer, are the recipients of the 2013 Ray Hartstein Awards for Outstanding Professional Excellence in Teaching at Oakton Community College. The honors were announced during the College’s annual breakfast on August 15.
at (847) 583-2736. or email golflessons@niles-parks.org. For tee times please call (847) 9652344.
Morton Grove Woman’s Club Philanthropy Luncheon Oct. 19 This will be the 60th anniversary of the club which will feature the theme: “Remember When.” It will be held at Victoria Beau Jolie, 9950 Lawrence Avenue, Schiller Park. The event begins at 11 a.m. A donation of $40 will cover the cost of the lunch and “Echo’s of Time” will provide entertainment.To RSVP please contact Doris Welter at 847-9980211.
Fear City open auditions for 2013 Fear City will host open Auditions for its 2013 Halloween Season at 8240 N. Austin Ave., Morton Grove.
Starting Aug. 31 Fear City will be seeking Locally talent for this year’s haunt season. If cast, you will become part of a 100+ ensemble cast, taking part in Actor Workshops and Rehearsals. Some of our character positions will be paid while others will be volunteers. There will also be behind the scenes positions (Interns, Costumers, Lighting and Sound Tech’s) available.There will also be opportunities to be seen through multiple public and media appearance throughout this seasons run. Visit http://fearcitychicago. com/jobs to apply.
Betty’s Bistro to open in Morton Grove The Betty’s Bistro is coming to 7152 W. Dempster Avenue, Morton Grove, near corner of
Harlem Avenue and Dempster Street.
Tell Niles how to improve biking, walking The Village of Niles would like residents to take a brief survey to help them improve the bicycle and pedestrian experience in the area.The survey can be taken online at http:// www.surveymonkey.com/s/ NilesTransportationSurvey. Additionally, Niles will be hosting a Bike Event Sept. 14, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Culver School, 6901 W. Oakton St.
Maine Township Community Garage Sale Sept. 28 Maine Township residents can
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reserve space for the Annual Maine Township Community Garage Sale beginning Monday, Aug. 5. The date for all others is Monday, Aug. 12. Benefiting disadvantaged children and hungry families, the event will be held rain or shine, Saturday, Sept. 28, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of Maine Township Town Hall, 1700 Ballard Rd., Park Ridge. Spaces are sold on a first-come, firstserved basis while they last. Spaces, which are eight by sixteen feet, are $20 each. Table rentals are available for $10. For more information, please call Ed Beauvais 847-297-2510 X270 or email him at ebeauvais@ mainetown.com. Information is also posted on the Maine Township website at www. mainetownship.com.
Back to school safety The Niles Police Department wants to remind everyone now that the school year is here to make your commute a safe accident free experience by teaching kids proper behavior the rules of the road and how to obey all traffic laws. Find a complete list of back to school safety tips at www.vniles.com.
Labor Day 2013 DUI crackdown in Park Ridge The Morton Grove police department would like to announce the upcoming DUI Mobilization for the Labor Day holiday.This will take place between Aug. 16 and Aug. 31. In conjunction with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Traffic Safety, the Morton Grove Police Department will be out in force making sure impaired drivers are off the road the Labor Day holiday weekend.
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ALEX V. HERNANDEZ/STAFF REPORTER
Top, pictured are RyLee Cash Capra, Michael Bowden, Brook Aguilar and Ryne Capra. Above, Bowden signs a Cubs outfit for RyLee Cash Capra. Right, Advocate patient Janiya Murray meets with Bowden.
RyLee Cash Capra. RyLee’s mom, Brook Aguilar, rushed home the night before to get the family’s Cubs gear when she learned Bowden would be stopping by. “Having Bowden visit us, that was awesome. My dad was a huge Cubs fan,” said the boy’s father, Ryne Capra, named him after Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg. The family had a room adorned with Cubs memorabilia for Bowden to sign. Another fan he talked to was 17-year-old Gerek Wright, with Bowden asking if he had a favorite baseball player. “I don’t have a favorite player, I just love watching the game,” said Wright. “I’m the same way man, just watching the game … it can be really amazing,” said Bowden.
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Park Ridge mayor: Uptown street signs confusing By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter
At an Aug. 19 meeting Park Ridge Mayor David Schmidt said the new signs attached to traffic-signal poles at the six-corner intersection that includes Prospect Avenue, Touhy Avenue and Northwest Highway are confusing to drivers. “One arrow is pointing at the top of the Chase Bank, and the other is pointing down to the sidewalk,” Schmidt said. “It was actually better without the signs.” He said the arrows on the signs printed next to the street’s name are supposed to direct motorists to a specific
street. These signs, he said, are instead probably leading to drivers making wrong turns. Schmidt notified the Illinois Department of Transportation Community Liaison Jim Boratyn. Boratyn introduced himself to city officials at the meeting and told Schmidt he would look into the issue. As the traffic signals at the Prospect-Touhy-Northwest Highway intersection are under the jurisdiction of IDOT, the agency has the final say the installation of signage. Wayne Zingsheim, Public Works Director, said the Park Ridge was not involved in putting up the street-name signs.
News Briefs July burglary could put millions at risk Advocate Medical Group officials and Park Ridge police are investigating a July burglary at an administrative building that may have put personal information for more than 4 million patients at risk,Advocate officials said in a release Aug. 23. The July 15 burglary involved two unknown men that stole four computers from an office building that contained information identifying patients which including names, addresses, dates of birth and Social Security numbers.The data stolen was from patients since the 1990s.The incident happened at 200 block of West Touhy Avenue in Park Ridge between 12:30 a.m. and 1:15 a.m. The computers also had limited clinical information, such as health insurance data, Advocate officials say. A total of 4.03 million patients are being notified.The stolen computers have not yet been recovered and no one is in custody for the burglary. To learn more, visit www. patientnotice.org .
Two Park Ridge teens
struck by vehicles A 13-year-old boy was hit near Oakton Street and Cumberland Avenue, which is on the border of Niles and Park Ridge, near Emerson Middle School in Niles.The boy was responsive, but transported to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital with some injuries. The other incident involved a 13-year-old boy who was hit by a small truck on Prospect Avenue in Park Ridge. Both boys are expected to recover from their injuries.
Niles board appoints first Asian American Niles North High School graduate Dr. David Ko will be installed Aug. 26 as the new member of the Niles Township High School District 219 Board of Education, District 219 said in a statement.At a special meeting Aug. 19 the board appointed Ko to fill a vacancy that was created when member Lynda Smith passed away in July. Ko, 33, is believed to be the district’s first Asian American board member, said a District See BRIEFS, page 10
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Notre Dame College Prep adopting iPads By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter
Notre Dame College Prep students began using iPad technology this school year. Students in the 2015, 2016 and 2017 classes began using the Apple iPad and its variety of apps. School officials believe using the tablet computer will enhance their student’s educational experience. “As a college preparatory high school, we prepare our students for success in college and beyond. The iPads will provide opportunities for our students to be more productive digital citizens as they enter a global environment that assumes technology skills, and requires creativity and collaboration,” said Dan Tully, Principal at Notre Dame College Prep. Tully added that iPad program is a means of fulfilling the institution’s mission to provide an excellent college preparatory education and ensuring the students have the skills they need to succeed in today’s and tomorrow’s technologydependent society. Since November 2012,teachers at Notre Dame have received iPads and were receiving professional development and training on how to incorporate the tablet computer into their curriculum. “Our teachers have been working to become more familiar with ways that they and their students can use iPads to further develop skills in a variety of ways. Each day, we find new ways that
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Notre Dame College Prep store is selling skins for the new iPads.
students can demonstrate their learning, and teachers can share instruction,” said Tully. Notre Dame College Prep’s technology committee is looking into the current market of tablet computers and decided that the Apple iPad offers the best option in terms of software and hardware options available for their needs. For instance, students can take notes in class that include audio and video of the lecture. Additionally if a student’s study partner misses a class for some reason, they save class notes on the iPad and then email them. And a growing number of teachers and other instructors is providing lecture materials as PDF files the ability to share and
read on an iPad provides more options for sharing.Teachers will be able to project lecture slides from their iPads onto classroom projectors in every classroom. Also unlike laptops or netbooks, the iPad’s small in size and lightweight, which means it’s easier to tuck into a backpack. Students at Notre Dame College Prep’s are required to have an iPad with a minimum of 16GB of memory, which cost between $300 and $500. Notre Dame College Prep officials also said that savings in reduced textbook and other supply costs would offset the price of iPads for their students over the four years there. Most of the digital textbooks Notre Dame will use this year cost between $7 and $20, a significant savings over the typical cost of hardcover texts. They also said costs would be offset by the many free apps available such as many maps, public domain novels and other primary resources. Since the decision was made to use iPads, the school’s network infrastructure was completely replaced with new cabling, access points and a new system for coordinating Wi-Fi access. The school’s network bandwidth was also significantly increased in anticipation of the number of tablet computers that will be using the school’s network. However, school officials say charging stations are available only in limited areas, and they still are working on setting up a wireless printing system.
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Police Blotter
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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Morton Grove, Niles, and Park Ridge Police Departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.
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Richard Figueroa, 27, of the 7600 block of W. Main, Niles, was arrested Aug. 10 on the 8400 block of Oriole for three counts of DUI and Leaving the Scene of an Accident.
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Ramone M. Murray, 23, of the 8800 block of Dee Rd, Des Plaines, was arrested Aug. 10 at the intersection of Western & Golf for two counts of DUI.
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Alfredo Velazquez, 46, of the 8800 block of N. Leslie Ln, Des Plaines, was arrested Aug. 11 on the 9100 block of Milwaukee for DUI.
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Rosa Navarro-Bernardo, 30, of the 1900 block of Green, Palatine, was arrested Aug. 11 on the 9500 block of Milwaukee for DUI, Suspended Registration, No Valid License.
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Malgorzata Stepniak, 57, of the 8000 block of Briar Ct, Des Plaines, was arrested Aug. 11 on the 8500 block of Golf for Criminal Trespass to Land.
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Erin K. Kennedy, 25, of the 1400 block of California, Chicago, was arrested Aug. 11 on the 6700 block of Touhy for Domestic Battery.
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Kevin M. Mayfield, 29, of the 8724 N. Kedvale, Chicago, was arrested Aug. 11 on the 6700 block of Touhy for Domestic Battery.
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Kyle M. Perez, 20, of the 2100 block W. Morse, Chicago, was arrested Aug. 11 on the 6100 block of Touhy for No Valid License.
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Miguel A. Montero-Solis, 25, of the 45 block of S. Iowa, Addison, was arrested Aug. 12 on the 9100 block of Golf for two counts of DUI.
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Jonathan J. Sogol, 25, of the 7900 block of Caldwell, Niles, was arrested Aug. 14 on the 7900 block of Caldwell for Resisting a Police Officer (Warrant).
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Dino P. Good, 21, of the 900 block of Madison St, Lockport, was arrested Aug. 14 on the 7200 block of Harlem for DUI.
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Cesar A. Alvarez, 35, of the 2500 block of W. Palmer, Chicago, was arrested Aug. 18 at the intersection of Touhy and Harlem for DUI.
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Justin G. Wangen, 35, of the 720 block of W. Grace, Chicago, was arrested Aug. 14 on the 8000 block of Waukegan for Methamphetamine, Poss of a Controlled Substance and Poss of Drug Paraphernalia.
Thong H. Nguyen, 23, of the 9200 block of Dee, Des Plaines, was arrested Aug. 18 on the 8600 block of Dempster for DUI.
Aragosa, 37, 2000 19 Heather block of Milton, Park Ridge, was arrested Aug. 12 on the 2000 block of Milton for Provide False Information, Failure to Notify SOS of Address Change, No Valid Insurance and Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident.
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Tiytorrie T. Roach, 36, of the 7000 block of S. Chappel, Chicago, was arrested Aug. 16 at the intersection of Oakton and Milwaukee for Suspended License.
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Victor M. Marchan, 30, of the 6000 block of N.Austin, Chicago, was arrested Aug. 18 on the 7900 block of Milwaukee for Suspended License and AGG DUI.
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Jamie Alvarez-Merlos, 26, of the 5400 block of Drummond Pl, Chicago, was arrested Aug. 19 on the 8000 W. Dempster for Agg DUI, two counts of DUI and No Valid License.
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T. Hope, 29, of the 18 Julius 3300 block of Evergreen, Chicago, was arrested Aug. 19 at the intersection of Main and Oriole for two counts of DUI.
Celia Morales, 27, of the 900 block of N. 4th Ave., Maywood, was arrested Aug. 13 at the intersection of Cumberland & Glenlake for Speeding and DWLS.
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Germaine Moore, 19, of the 1300 block of Lee St., Des Plaines, was arrested Aug. 15 on the 0-100 block of S. Prospect for Library Theft.
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Battery. Temuujin Gankhuyag, 24, of the 2500 block of Golf, Glenview, was arrested Aug. 16 at the intersection of Dee & Devon for Speeding, No Valid Insurance and DWLS.
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Jay Domschke, 40, of the 700 block of N. Western, Park Ridge, was arrested Aug. 16 on the 200 block of S. Vine for Battery.
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Marcin Zapotoczny, 28, of the 8200 block of W. Oak, Niles, was arrested Aug. 17 at the intersection of Cumberland & Devon for No Valid DL and Expired Registration.
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Konrad Czuba, 20, of the 8100 block of O’Connor Dr., River Grove, was arrested Aug. 18 at the intersection of Dee
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Our View
Letter to the Editor
There ought to be a law about laws
Location! Location! Location!
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merica has long prided itself on being a country of laws and not of men. It’s a nice quote, but we’ve not been a country of laws since the turn of the last century. At the federal level there are over 15,000 laws alone. God only needed 10. Worse laws are now customized, lobbied for and passed just to benefit a chosen few. How can good laws be written? The first best practice in law writing is “generality.” Laws shouldn’t be specially carved out to benefit one group or to attack or harm a narrow group of individuals. Ideally, lawmakers should never know in advance to whom the laws apply. The British lacked that when they targeted the American colonists for special taxes.
When you see custom laws written for the benefit or detriment of a single narrow group, you know it’s a bad law. For a modern example see the Obamacare legislation’s exemptions for big donors, the wellconnected, and Congress itself. The next principle is prospectivity. This is the constraint on ex post facto laws. Laws should always apply in the future and never to the past. You cannot undo the past or change your behavior. The last thing a tyrant wants is to allow you to modify your behavior and escape sanction. They simply don’t like what you did and want you punished. Publicity is the third principle of good law. Most See DUBIEL, page 8
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We all recognize these words as the big selling point for realtors. And it’s always an accurate assessment. Now we have another assessment by a man named King Harris. Mr. Harris chaired a “task force” for Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle. Most people don’t know who he is, but Mr. Harris is the son of the man who co-cofounded Toni hair products which made the famed permanent solutions for ladies’ hair. With vim and vigor the current Mr. Harris has found yet another way to curl our hair: recommend that unincorporated areas of Cook County be added to existing municipalities, like Niles. Does that mean anything? You bet it does.The Preckwinkle “task force,” aided by real estate lawyer
Barry Nekritz (if the name sounds familiar, think ‘State Representative Elaine Nekritz-D, Northbrook’), has decided that county government spends too much money providing services to unincorporated areas---- so, let Niles and other suburbs annex these and spend the villages’ monies.That’s so creative, so public spirited…so typical. A badly managed and poorly financed county government wants relief. Relief from its own tired Patronage Empire and tax gouging policies. Should Niles assume yet more problems? The media quotes highranking Preckwinkle employee Mayor Andrew Przybylo on this issue. Hizzoner says of his boss’s suggestion,“I do think it’s a good idea…” Yeah? Lots of people like me don’t. We don’t want to add
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areas that have infrastructure problems, policing problems, public safety problems as well as zoning and code problems. We have enough problems already with local flooding and if Mayor Andrew goes along with King and Toni, we would increase our own taxes to make county politicians happy. Not a good prospect. Mr. Harris lost money when Bernie Madoff made off with billions of investors’ cash. So he should appreciate our sentiments. King,Toni and Andrew shouldn’t be looking at our wallets and purses to bail out Cook County. Maine Township residents are lucky to have their township supervisor Carol Teschky says it all — “I like it the way it is.” Thousands of us Niles residents feel the same way. Chris Hanusiak Niles Village Trustee
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DUBIEL Continued from page 7 laws are completely unknown to the general public. This is very bad policy. Governments usually publicly publish notices, but in obscure papers or at government offices. Yet, they’re willing to make massive changes in how people live. Think about it when you find out about a law by accident who would hide it, but someone who doesn’t want you to know about it. When government hides information, the purpose is always nefarious. This brings us to consent. Consent is critical to lawwriting in a free society. Laws must be generally acceptable to those who will live by them. That’s why elections are so important. It is also why judge-made law is so often bad, it goes against the public will and forces on people, laws that
they wouldn’t place on themselves. Next time you hear about a law ask yourself if you’d consent to it willfully. If no, it is likely a bad law. It was the absence of consent that brought about the American Revolution. The final item for good laws is proper due process. This is something that America has lost for a long time. Overcharging by prosecutors, plea bargaining, and prosecutorial whim have long destroyed the notion and respect for law. Due process means that the law is meted out equally and fairly with each similar crime being treated the same. Justice must be blind. As you can see from the above the United States is bedeviled by a bushel-load of bad law. The only nonviolent solution is that the people demand better laws and the immediate deletion of bad law. Liberty in our republic depends on the people and ignorance isn’t bliss.
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Calendar AUGUST 28 SCORE Small Business Counseling. 9 a.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St, Niles. Take advantage of private one-hour sessions of business coaching. Counselers from the Chicago Chapter of SCORE® will be at the Library to advise small business owners and startups with planning, marketing or financial solutions. The sessions are free but you must make an appointment. To set up your appointment online, visit the counseling page at www.scorechicago. org/. If you have questions, call SCORE at 312-353-7724 or email info@scorechicago. org.
AUGUST 30 Wee Read. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Ages 0-24 months with parent or caregiver. Drop-in, meet new friends, and experience stories, songs, and interactive play aimed at our littlest listeners. Older siblings are welcome. Call 847-929-5102 or visit www.mgpl.org for more information.
AUGUST 31 Hitchcock Classics: North by Northwest (1959, NR, 2 hr. 15 min.). Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Film critic and teacher Doug Deuchler has been leading a six-part series of Hitchcock film screenings and discussions which began in March. Mr. Deuchler will introduce the film, provide some history and thematic elements to watch for throughout the film, and the film will be screened in its entirety. After the film, there will be a discussion and question and answer session. In North by Northwest, an innocent man, trying to prove
his innocence in a murder, is pursued across the country by a mysterious organization.
SEPT. 1 Community Blood Drive. St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Niles. Heartland Blood Centers is a nonprofit, independent medical organization providing blood products to 49 Chicagoland and Northwest Indiana hospitals, which require more than 600 units of blood every day to keep up with transfusion demands. St. Matthew’s Church and Heartland encourage all healthy individuals in the community to donate blood, giving the “gift of life.” Blood will be drawn in the Heartland mobile coach, parked on the church parking lot for your convenience. The blood collected will help patients in our local hospitals. As a “thank you” to those who support the volunteer blood donor program, all donors who give blood will receive a $10 Target gift card, compliments of Heartland Blood Centers. To qualify as a blood donor, individuals must be at least 17 years old, or 16 with written parental permission; weigh at least 110 pounds; be symptom free of cold, flu and allergies; and be in general good health. Donors who have traveled outside the United States within the past 12 months should contact Heartland at 1-800-7TO-GIVE to determine eligibility or visit www.heartlandbc.org.
SEPT. 3 FILM: A Night at the Opera (1935, NR, 1 hr 31 min). Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. A New York scandal, a riot on a ship, and an evening of insanity in a concert hall are just some
of the problems resulting from Groucho’s outrageous business schemes. Cast: The Marx Brothers, Kitty Carlisle
SEPT. 4 Anshe Tikvah High Holiday Services. Stevenson High School, Lincolnshire. A high holiday experience welcomes and inspires all Jewish beliefs. Features voices from the Chicago Symphony Choir. Welcomes the deaf and hearing impaired community with an ASL interpreter. Offers Children’s and Torah-Tot services. Provides childcare.
ONGOING Sounds of Summer Looking to add a note to your summer? Don’t miss a beat 7 to 8:30 p.m. every Friday. There are different concerts every Thursday and Friday all summer. Admission is free. The concert takes place at Harmony Park, at Vail Avenue and Campbell Street, in Arlington Heights. For information, go to discoverarlington.com. TOPS. 5-7 p.m. every Monday at the Niles Park District Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard Street, Niles. This notfor-profit weight loss organization meets every Monday. Visitors are welcome. For more information contact Sandie at 847-691-7122. FISH Seeking Volunteers. Due to the economy, FISH is experiencing over a 40 percent rise in ridership. It is straining both the volunteer service level and budget. Since 1971, FISH volunteers have been serving Park Ridge and Maine Township residents by providing free rides to medical appointments. To continue to provide a high level of
THE BUGLE AUGUST 29, 2013 service to all residents of Maine Township, FISH needs volunteers. Can you spare four hours per month to drive neighbors to medical appointments? To volunteer, call Ed Oken, President, 847 696-0761. Meet US Rep Schakowsky’s Representative. 9 a.m. to noon at the Park Ridge Library. A member of U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky’s Evanston office will be at the library every Wednesday morning to answer your questions about government, health care, retirement issues, immigration visas, and anything else related to federal benefits. For more information, contact Ann Limjoco at 847-328-3409.
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Stroke Club. 3-4:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Center for Advanced Care, Room 1220, 1700 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. This is a free program for stroke victims and survivors (plus a guest). Free parking is available in the attached parking garage. For more information contact Meg Potterfield, 847-723-4765 or Dorene Wlodarski, 847-2962470. TOPS Club. 8:30-10 a.m. every Tuesday at the Feldman Rec Center, 8800 W. Kathy Lane, Niles. Lose weight with TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Everyone is welcome. Call Dorene Wlodarski, 847-296-2470 or Lenore Lunquist, 847-7292530 for more information.
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Continued from page 6 & Sibley for Failure to Wear Seat Belt, DWLS and Failure to Notify SOS of Address Change. Joseph Griffin, M/B, 42, of the 7800 block of S. East End, Chicago, was arrested Aug. 13 by Franklin Park PD and found to have a Warrant out for his arrest.
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Cheryl Seymore, 47, of Chicago was arrested Aug. 14 on the 6900 block of Dempster for Felony Theft.
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William C. Wesbury, 25, of Mount Prospect was arrested Aug. 18 at the intersection of Dempster and Belleforte for DUI.
Christina Karpouzlis, 39, of Skokie was arrested Aug. 15 on the 7200 block of Dempster for Driving While License suspended.
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James R. Lane, 19, of Morton Grove was arrested Aug. 15 at the intersection of Mango and Madison for Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver.
Jennifer N. Tizura, 31, of Chicago was arrested Aug. 18 at the intersection of Dempster and Central for No Valid DL.
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Tiffani C. Barnett, 36, of Chicago was arrested Aug. 14 at the intersection of Austin and Dempster for No Valid DL.
Tammy L Young, 51, of Park Ridge was arrested Aug. 17 on the 6900 block of Dempster for Retail Theft.
Nicholas P. Goodwin, 19, of Morton Grove was arrested Aug. 17 on the 5800 block of Dempster for Delivery of Cannabis.
Netali Hernandez, 34, of Niles was arrested Aug. 20 on the 7600 block of Dempster for Driving While License Revoked.
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Rolando Nieves, 37, of Chicago was arrested Aug. 17 on the 7200 block of Dempster for Retail Theft.
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Timothy J. Payne, 53, of Morton Grove was arrested Aug. 14 on the 8500 Major for Felony Disorderly Conduct.
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Erick Bautista-Hernandez, 27, of Niles was arrested Aug. 22 at the intersection of Dempster and Ozark for Driving While License Suspended
Paul J. Juska, 20, of Park Ridge was arrested Aug.
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and doesn’t have enough room to store evidence and equipment in the dismal facility. During a tour that he gave visitors from the Police Facility Committee he said the situation was a “disaster.” The village board voted last fall to spend $1.15 million for a building on Lehigh, which is the likely location for the new police station. Additionally an architect recently told the Morton Grove village board an extensive list of things wrong with the building, which about 100 years old and was converted into the police station in the 1980s.
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Moving on Cross to step down from House leadership to run for state treasurer By Nick Reiher Managing Editor
Tom Cross shocked a lot of people when they learned recently that not only would he be stepping down as Illinois House Minority Leader after 11 years, but he planned to run for Illinois Treasurer instead of another term in the House, where he has served for 20 years. That’s because very few people were supposed to know yet. Cross let the Illinois Republican Caucus know of his plans Wednesday, Aug. 21, so they could start planning for a new House leader. Somebody decided to toss away protocol and let it slip in advance of Cross’ official announcement sometime after Labor Day. Rumors have been out for months that Cross, an attorney first elected to the House in 1993, was interested in statewide office. Initially, the rumor was he was interested in running for Attorney General.That may have gone out the window when popular incumbent Democrat Lisa Madigan decided to stay put and not run for governor. The Oswego Republican who recently turned 55 said the office of state treasurer is what he wants, especially since incumbent Republican Dan Rutherford has announced his run for governor. “As I talked to people, whether it was at church, the gas station or my office, the issues were the same: high taxes and the state pensions,” he said.“I think I can have more impact as a financial watchdog.”
20 years in House Cross said he loved his 20 years in the House. After he succeeded Lee Daniels as House Minority Leader in 2002, he has been credited with making the state business more inclusive for the party. Make that both parties. “I enjoyed working with (former Democratic state Sen.) A.J. Wilhelmi and (state Sen.)
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Linda Holmes,” Cross said.“I never minded reaching across the aisle to get things done.” Former state Rep. Brent Hassert represented Plainfield before Cross and also served as Cross’ deputy leader for several years. He said there is no one more qualified than Cross to keep an eye on the state’s finances. “For 11 years, he has been involved in (state) budget negotiations; he knows how the state works,” said Hassert, now a lobbyist.“He understands the dollars. And he knows the whole state and the dynamics with the City of Chicago, downstate and the suburbs.” Hassert said it was nothing for Cross, as Minority Leader, to hop in the car and spend two or three days in another part of the state helping fellow party members with tough issues. And the accomplishments he is most proud of during his 20 years in the House include spearheading ethics and pension reform, and of being a
staunch proponent of diabetesrelated issues, including a bill recently signed by the governor that will help fund diabetes research. Cross’ daughter has Type 1 Diabetes.
Deaf ears Asked if he was worn down by Democrats’ overwhelming control of the state House and Senate, Cross said he was tired of reason falling on deaf ears. He believes that as treasurer, he can do more to get state officials to listen to reason. Hassert agreed.“As treasurer, he would be one of only a handful of constitutional officers. He could weigh in on a lot of different financial issues.” Cross said that’s the only reason he would consider leaving the House and the constituents he serves in the 84th District. “Sure, I could lose (the treasurer’s race),” he said.“But sometimes I think you have to take chances to make the world better.”
taKe 5 Crossword Puzzle
Across 1 Traveler’s reference 6 Baldwin of “30 Rock” 10 A month of Sundays 14 Go after 15 “Later, dahling!” 16 Fictional sleuth who first appeared in the Saturday Evening Post 17 Comedian for hire? 19 Expresses delight 20 Finis, in Frankfurt 21 A month of Sundays 22 Euripides tragedy 23 What Shakespeare’s parents had to do? 27 Zoo re-creation 30 Hippy dances? 31 More than portly 32 Frost, for one 33 Opening 36 __ chic
Down 37 Low grade, or an appropriate title for this puzzle 39 18-Down’s love 40 Orch. section 41 Quarry 42 Posttonsillectomy treat 43 Gauchos’ gear 45 Tabloid fodder 47 Green that’s hard to swallow? 50 Material for some balloons 51 Couple’s pronoun 52 Continental wine region 56 Punta del __ 57 Memoir title for Sela? 60 Massage therapy pioneer Ida 61 Way 62 Support in a loft 63 South Dakota’s Wounded __ 64 Hudson River city 65 “That’s just crazy talk!”
1 Part of a plot, often 2 “All righty __!” 3 Developer’s need 4 Star of “61*”? 5 Ross __ 6 Buttonhole 7 Retired NPR host Hansen 8 It may be lent or bent 9 Grand Banks catch 10 Slide specimen 11 Easy to babysit, say 12 Number no longer used? 13 “Such a shame” 18 Princess with great buns? 22 Get weak in the knees 24 Had 25 K or G 26 Shades 27 Big bikes 28 Stand watch, say 29 Colt 45 holder 32 Layer 34 Teatro __ Scala: Milan opera
house 35 Parlor game 37 Movie monster, casually 38 Tip of the Yucatán peninsula? 39 Banish 41 Movie house suffix 42 Vase, in a pinch 44 Michael of “Caddyshack” 45 Like many ski slopes in April 46 Italian sweetheart 47 Uriah Heep, by profession 48 Is sporting 49 Numbers game 53 Freelancer’s enc. 54 “South Park” cocreator Parker 55 Empty 57 On-target 58 Wheels 59 Neither masc. nor neut.
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Horoscopes You may feel the urge to challenge people who are already clear about their priorities. In the first part of the week, focus on ignoring the eccentricities of others and stick to your plans.
Whenever it seems that things aren’t going your way, just wait a few days until they do. Relationships that experience temporary roadblocks will improve by the end of the week.
The word “no” is part of the word “innovation.” You may meet those who insist on change to demonstrate independence. Wait until the last half of the week to make crucial decisions.
Your peace and tranquility could be briefly disturbed by unexpected changes at the job or in the home. Family conflicts need attention and can be resolved by week’s end.
Whatever stirs your interest and creates excitement could be very attractive early this week. Take time to experiment without committing yourself. Verify that what sounds good is true.
You would be wise to keep your credit card in your pocket and rein in your roving eye for romance for a few more days. During the first half of this week, you could make poor decisions.
During the first half of the week, there’s a tendency to act on the concept of “off with the old and on with the new.” However, the new might not be sustainable or needlessly disrupt your routines.
You like to be on the cutting edge, but may take a sense of adventure too far during the next several days. Wait until the second half of the week to implement new ideas.
It might be wise to refrain from mixing business duties with social activities during the next several days. The second half of the week is much better for business and pleasure.
Ambitions get a chance to shine in the second half of the week. Plan ahead so you can put key business enterprises or financial activities into motion under favorable conditions.
Relationships must be handled like eggs that are in danger of cracking apart. Avoid sudden changes of plan during the next few days to preserve the solidity of a valued relationship.
Playing hard to get might backfire. Your intuition could be somewhat out of kilter during the first part of the week. Keep your money in your pocket and your hands to yourself.
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MAINE SOUTH HAWKS OFFENSE
The Hawks’ most glaring graduation loss, of course, is Matt Alviti, who is among the IHSA’s all-time leaders in a handful of passing categories. Senior Alec Basso and sophomore Brian Collis have been sharing snaps throughout the summer and training camp, but Basso has emerged as the front-runner. Brendan Brosnan, a 6-6, 275-pound senior Vanderbilt recruit, leads a retooled offensive line that includes seniors Greg Ebacher, Marty Balow, Tyler Bolger and Gus Post. The Hawks also have a nice stable of skill players, with running backs Clay Burdelik (senior) and Justin Fahey (junior), and senior wideouts George Sajenko and Tony Buenrostro, along with junior Vinny Labus.
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Alec Basso won the starting quarterback job for Maine South.
The Hawks possess solid experience at key positions, particularly linebacker, as
2013 Schedule (2012 results)
Aug. 30 – @ Montini, 7:30 p.m. (Did not play) Sept. 6 – WWS, 7 p.m. (Won 19-13) Sept. 12 – @ Glenbrook North, 7 p.m. (Did not play) Sept. 20 – Maine East, 7 p.m. (Did not play) Sept. 27 – Glenbrook South, 7 p.m. (Won 35-14) Oct. 4 – @ New Trier, 7:30 p.m. (Won 45-14) Oct. 11 – @ Niles West, 7 p.m. (Won 51-14) Oct. 18 – Evanston 7 p.m. (Won 31-21) Oct. 25 – @ Waukegan, 7:30 p.m. (Won 44-20)
Labus, Phil Uhlig and Jack Perez return. Seniors John Hader, a state qualifying track sprinter, and Tim Pierce are the starting cornerbacks. The defensive line has Ebacher, Bulger and senior
Luke Durbin. Buenrostro will be one of the Hawks’ starting safeties.
OVERALL Opposing teams (particularly those in the CSL South) which may be under the impression that they can exact some revenge on the Hawks now that Alviti and other standouts from 2012 have graduated had better push the reset button on that mindset. “I kind of chuckle (when I hear that) because every year we’ve lost a lot of guys,” head coach David Inserra said. “I think we have some depth in the backfield on both sides. I like our depth at running back and receiver so that takes a little bit of a load off of them (Basso and Collis).” The Hawks are on a mission this season to end a two-year cycle in which they’ve mowed through the regular season undefeated, only to suffer their lone loss of the year in the playoffs. --Compiled by Mike Sandrolini
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Chris James, who rushed for over 2,000 yards last year, not only is the premier running back in the East Suburban Catholic Conference, but he’s one of the top backs in the state. However, the Dons are going to need contributions from others in order to lessen the load on James. Two seniors, Ryan Greene and Matt Harrity, are vying for the starting quarterback spot. Senior Tony Gonzalez will be a slot receiver; sophomores Billy Byrne and Matt Curley also figure into the mix at wideout. Senior Mike Mulcrone is the lone holdover from last season’s offensive line. He’ll be joined by junior center Frank Pavlik, a transfer from Arlington Heights, and seniors Jonah Nilson, Mike Dabrowski and Nick Heine.
DEFENSE Junior inside linebacker Tom Sora, a big hitter and impact player, is one of four three-year
2013 Schedule (2012 results)
Aug. 30 – Prairie Ridge, 7:30 p.m. (Did not play) Sept. 7 – vs. Bartlett, 6 p.m. (Won 35-21) Sept. 13 – @ Normal, 7 p.m. (Lost 17-16 ) Sept. 20 – Marian, 7:30 p.m. (Won 22-9) Sept. 27 – @ St. Viator, 7:30 p.m. (Won 49-20) Oct. 5 – @ Nazareth, 1:30 p.m. (Lost 21-6) Oct. 11 – @ Marist, 7:30 p.m. (Lost 21-14) Oct. 18 – @ JCA, 7:30 p.m. (Won 42-33) Oct. 25 – Carmel, 7:30 p.m. (Lost 20-13) returning defensive starters— the others being senior outside linebacker Pat McDonough and senior defensive backs Tom Simon and Pat Cravens. Meanwhile, senior Dan Proano
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will play inside linebacker. Up front, Notre Dame has seniors Matt Kuszynski and Quatre Coats at the tackles, and senior Chris Bargione at end.The Dons also will work two sophomores into the defensive line: tackle Marco Pehar and end Matt Szyska.
OVERALL Head coach Mike Hennessey is well aware that every one of Notre Dame’s 2013 opponents will try to contain James, who’s fielding offers from several Division I schools, including Tennessee and Pittsburgh. “We have to do some things a little bit different offensively and find different ways to get him the ball,” Hennessey said. “There’s no question with the ball in his hands that we are a lot better off.” The Dons are aiming for their eighth straight trip to the postseason. “Getting off to a good start is going to be very important for us,” Hennessey said. -Compiled by Mike Sandrolini
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CSL SOUTH PREVIEW Most high school football teams that go into a new season minus 10 All-Conference players are likely looking at a rebuilding year, if not a down year. However, Maine South, as everyone knows, isn’t like most teams. The Hawks, who are pursuing their 13th consecutive CSL South championship this season and haven’t lost a conference game since 2000, are well-stocked once again in the post-Matt Alviti era. Maine South’s new quarterback, senior Alec Basso, won’t have
to do as much on his own like Alviti did because Basso will have more offensive weapons at his disposal to take some of the pressure off. The Hawks are deep at running back and wide receiver,and while graduation took four-fifths of the offensive line, 6-6 Vanderbiltbound senior Brendan Brosnan is the mainstay of a line that will be able to get the job done. Plenty of seasoned veterans can be found on the defensive side of the ball, too. Though the Hawks won yet another title last season, the rest of the clubs in the division showed their mettle, too. Four of the five teams—New Trier, Glenbrook South, Evanston and Niles West—earned spots in the
postseason. The Trevians and Titans could very well be nipping at Maine South’s heels all season as each team welcomes back a number of returning starters. New Trier QB Frank Nicholas will be looking for wideouts Mark Snyder and Spencer Cotton, both of whom started last year. Meanwhile, Michael Sternus is a returning allconference defensive lineman. Glenbrook South is deciding on a new quarterback, but whoever wins the job can count on AllCSL South picks Cody Carroll (wideout) and running back Brett Laurie to make big plays. Evanston has been plugging in new talent over the summer after graduating a plethora of seniors, yet they can still give foes fits
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with strong-arm quarterback Chris Little, All-Conference linebacker Zach Smith and jackof-all-trades Maalik Todd, another All-CSL South selection.
MIKE’S TAKE 1. Maine South: The Hawks are still the team to beat. They’re seeking to avenge what, for them, has been two earlier-
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than-expected exits from the playoffs. 2. Glenbrook South: Among the Titans’ returning starters are eight on defense. There also may not be a better defensive backfield in the division than Glenbrook South’s. 3. New Trier: The Trevians have the same number of starters returning on offense as the Titans have on defense, including four veteran offensive linemen. 4. Evanston: Coach Mike Burzawa always gets the best out of his players, who’ll be challenged right out of the gate by 2012 Class 8A playoff qualifier Proviso West and CreteMonee, the defending Class 6A state champion. 5. Niles West: Junior QB Tommy Galanopoulos takes the reigns after sharing snaps as a sophomore, and Andrew Milhuet is a capable playmaker, but the Wolves could be fighting an uphill battle to grab a second straight playoff berth. 6. Waukegan: Quarterback Melvin Bobo almost singlehandedly led Waukegan to a near upset of New Trier last season, running for two long TDs and throwing for three more. Bobo, though, may be the Bulldogs’ lone offensive weapon. mike@buglenewspapers.com
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Junior quarterback Tommy Galanopoulos shared snaps last season, but he’s the man this year. Galanopoulos is mobile, and has improved his passing skills over the summer while also spending a lot of time in the weight room. Senior wideout Andrew Mihulet proved to be a valuable playmaker for Niles West in 2012, and running back Nick Johnson is back for his third varsity campaign. Johnson will be joined in the backfield by juniors Jeremy Pignato and Brandon Constantino. The offensive line is led by senior returnee Louis Reinemann, senior Denis Gargovic (a defensive lineman in 2012), and juniors George Tripkos, Dan Studer and Tahir Meeks.
DEFENSE The Reinemann and Pignato brothers will be front and center on the defensive side of the ball for Niles West. Adam Pignato, Jeremy’s twin brother,
2013 Schedule (2012 results)
Aug. 30 – Ridgewood, 7 p.m. (Won 28-16) Sept. 7 – @ Niles North, 1 p.m. (Won 50-0) Sept. 12 – @ Maine East, 7:30 p.m. (Did not play) Sept. 20 – Glenbrook North, 7 p.m. (Did not play) Sept. 28 – Evanston, 1 p.m. (Lost 49-0) Oct. 5 – @ Waukegan, 1:30 p.m. (Lost 56-13) Oct. 11 – Maine South, 7 p.m. (Lost 51-14) Oct. 18 – @ New Trier, 7:30 p.m. (Lost 48-6) Oct. 25 – @ Glenbrook South, 7:30 p.m. (Won 13-7)
saw action at linebacker in 2012, and Jeremy was a starting defensive back. Adam will join a linebacking group consisting of senior Isaac Reinemann, a senior outside linebacker,
OVERALL The Wolves (5-5) graduated a number of seniors who were instrumental in them qualifying for the playoffs for the first time since 2004, but Niles West is not void of returning talent.“We had success, and our seniors were definitely the leaders on the team,” head coach Scott Baum said. “But we played a lot of young kids (too).” Prior to the start of this season, Baum said the Wolves are going to go as far as Galanopoulos takes them.“He was thrown into the fire last year, but now things have slowed down and he has a feel for things,” Baum said.“We’re so far ahead of the curve because of that.” --Compiled by Mike Sandrolini
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The Demons have lost one Corey brother to graduation, but three remain, and each will have important roles in this season’s offense. Senior Alex Corey returns at quarterback; he’s been a weight room warrior during the off-season and has put on 30 pounds since last year. Woody Corey, a sophomore, is back as a flanker. George, a junior, helps anchor the offensive line at guard, along with 6-4, 325-pound junior Nick Pavlovic. Senior tailback Christian Lopez, who earned All-CSL North honors in 2012, and bone-jarring 260-pound fullback Javed Lukovic, a threeyear starter, return. Senior Andrew Wint played primarily on defense last season, but will see more action at split end.
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and Meeks, who also will see playing time at linebacker. The defensive backfield has Johnson, the aforementioned Jeremy Pignato,senior returning starter Garrett Iverson (safety) and junior Chris Cervantes in the mix.
MAINE EAST BLUE DEMONS
One of the more intriguing moves head coach Gabe Corey has made heading into the season was to put 5-7, 160-pound senior John Williams
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ESCC PREVIEW Last season, six teams from the East S u b u r b a n C a t h o l i c Conference made the post season and with the returning talent, that trend looks to continue. Gone are some of the big names, but other players are looking to replace them with breakout seasons of their own. A year ago, the story in the ESCC was Benet Academy, who went from 1-8 in 2011 to 10-2 in last season. A majority of that had to do with the emergence of 6-6, 180 pound quarterback Jack Beneventi. A junior now, Beneventi returns with running back Porter Ontko. If the Redwings can replace the loss of their 2012 senior-dominated receiving corp, they can be in the hunt again. Second in the ESCC a year ago was Marist, who returns senior quarterback Jack Donegan and receivers Nic Weishar, who is verbally committed to the University of Notre Dame, and junior Flynn Nagel. Senior running back Peter Andreotti also returns. St. Patrick came up and grabbed third a year ago and return junior QB Zach Fuller with a year of varsity experience under his belt this season. Like it always does, Joliet Catholic Academy will again be in the mix for an ESCC, if not a state, title. The Hillmen lose Ty Isaac (USC) from last year’s team, but also lose the hoopla
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surrounding one of the nation’s top recruits. JCA is looking to get back to work and they have blue collar horses to do it in the form of players like running back Mike Ivlow, offensive lineman J.B. Butler and linebacker Zach Rezin. Niles Notre Dame was a team heavily in the mix last year and could easily be this year. With the loss of Isaac at JCA, the Dons’ senior running back Chris James could easily take the spot as the league’s top back. Defensively, Notre Dame returns seven players, including linebackers Tom Sora and Dan Proano. Carmel looks to bounce back this year and could do it behind returning running back Jake Kane. Senior quarterback Jake Bartels and senior receiver Doug DiFusco are back to lead Nazareth this season. Brandon New is in his second year at St. Viator and will look to keep building the program. Despite being in his second year on the job, he is not the less tenured in the ESCC, as Marian Catholic brings in Jerry Verde to try and turn the program around.
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MARK’S TAKE 1. Joliet Catholic: A new defensive coordinator and an offensive getting back to their lunch-pail, hard running roots will breed success. 2. Benet Academy: Beneventi is too good not to get passes into hands of someone. As long as he stays healthy, the Redwings are a team to beat. 3. Marist: Too much fire power back not to contend for an ESCC crown 4. Notre Dame: Who can stop Chris James? Not many teams, that is why the Dons will again make the playoffs. 5. St. Patrick: A solid season last year will give the players confidence against tough opponents this year. 6. Carmel: Carmel will take a step back in the right direction. 7. Nazareth: If the ball bounces their way, the Roadrunners could find themselves challenging for a top-five spot. 8. St. Viator: Rebuilding programs take time in a conference this challenging. 9. Marian Catholic: This year will be a learning season with a new head coach. mark@buglenewspapers.com
CSL NORTH PREVIEW Predicting who’ll win the CSL North isn’t as cut and dry as it is in the CSL South, where Maine South dominates the division. But the upper half of the CSL North hasn’t changed much in recent years. Glenbrook North, Deerfield and
Highland Park duke it out for the title, while Maine East, Niles North and Maine West have been trying to reach the level of the Spartans, Warriors and Giants. Grant Rushing, who achieved All-State honors at running back for Glenbrook North last season, will be tough to replace, but the Spartans return a number of starters on both sides of the ball from a team that went 5-0 in the division. Chief among
them are All-Conference senior quarterback A.J. Spitz, who’ll be throwing to a trio of all-league wideouts: seniors Alex Zera and Nick Cox, and junior David Burnside. Deerfield exhibited resilience during 2012, ending up with a 5-4 record after starting out 1-3. Returning quarterback Ben Ethridge took over at that juncture and led the Warriors to a 4-1 divisional record. Deerfield also has an experienced
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WON LOST 5 4 3 2 1 0
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backfield with running backs Sam Modro and Eric Williams. Highland Park, like Glenbrook
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AGAINST 194 161 238 244 307 326
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pounds a year ago and is now up to 185.
MIKE’S TAKE 1. Glenbrook North: The Spartans should be able to hold off the rest of the pack and find themselves on top of the CSL North once again. However, two CSL crossover foes who made the playoffs in 2012 await them in Weeks 3 and 4: Maine South and Niles West. 2. Highland Park: The Giants have nice balance offensively and defensively. They also have kicker Josh Pollack, an Arizona State recruit who can be a difference-maker. 3. Deerfield: The middle portion of the schedule will make or break the Warriors this season. They face 2012 playoff qualifiers Glenbrook South and New Trier, and then play
Highland Park and Glenbrook North in consecutive weeks. 4. Niles North: The Vikings have enough talent to keep them ahead of Maine East and Maine West, but fall short against the division’s top three squads. 5. Maine East: You can’t help but root for coach Corey and the Demons because the effort is there, and they want so badly to get to the promised land of a winning season.They may prove the prognosticators wrong. 6. Maine West: The Warriors open against two Chicago Public League teams: United Prep Charter/Bronzeville, and Solorio Academy, whose football program is in its second year of existence. It’s likely the team’s only opportunities to taste victory during 2013. mike@buglenewspapers.com
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MAINE EAST Continued from page 17 at nose guard. The coach explained that going with the smaller Williams enables Maine East to get into the gap quicker. Returnees Lopez and Alex Corey will man free and strong safety, respectively. Juniors Monk Bayar and Justin Ethakattu get the nod at cornerback. Another junior, Steve Youel, may play either corner or outside linebacker. Senior Julian Bramrut started at tight end in 2012, but he’ll be moved to linebacker this fall.
OVERALL The Demons will try once again to go where no Maine East football team has gone since 1978: to the playoffs … which means the Demons also would accomplish a feat no other Maine East squad has achieved in 35 years: a winning season. “We’re excited,” Gabe Corey said. “They know they have an
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Aug. 30 – Schurz, 7:30 p.m. (Won 28-16) Sept. 6 – Amundsen, 7 p.m. (Won 50-0) Sept. 12 – Niles West, 7:30 p.m. (Did not play) Sept. 20 – @ Maine South, 7 p.m. (Did not play) Sept. 27 – @ Glenbrook North 7 p.m. (Lost 49-0) Oct. 4 – Niles North, 7:30 p.m. (Lost 56-13) Oct. 11 – @ Highland Park, 7:30 p.m. (Lost 35-15) Oct. 18 – @ Deerfield, 7:30 p.m. (Lost 48-6) Oct. 25 – @ Maine West, 7:30 p.m. (Won 13-7)
opportunity. Last year we had close to 3,000 total yards. The thing is we have to finish (in the red zone). And we’ve got to stop them (defensively). That’s the side of the ball we need to firm up and work on.” --Compiled by Mike Sandrolini
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Food
Now it’s time for apricots I
’ve always felt a special love for summer fruits, because they’re so delicious and they come and go so quickly. Fresh berries - true local, seasonal ones, not those that arrive after long voyages by land or sea -are around for a matter of weeks.The stone fruits of summer - cherries, then peaches and nectarines, and finally the apricots that arrive later in summer - can seem even more fleeting. Now, in many places, we’re really getting into serious apricot season.Walk through farmers’ markets and you’ll see those deep, plump little orange-golden fruit practically glowing on the stands.You can sometimes smell their sweet, slightly musky aroma from many feet away. If I’m offered a taste, I have to close my eyes to shut out the rest of the world, so rich, sweet, firm, and juicy those ripe, local, in-season apricots taste. I could just stand right there in the farmers’ market and go on eating them. But, to be honest, what ripe apricots really make me want to do is start cooking with them. I’ll slice them and arrange them on top of pie dough or puff pastry to make open-faced tarts. Or I’ll slice them up into fruit salads, or even add them to main-course salads featuring cooked poultry, seafood, or meat. If I have a big bagful of apricots, I might even dry some. I’ll wash, halve, and pit them and then put them in a countertop dehydrator.You could also arrange them skin side down on a big baking sheet lined with parchment paper and then dry them in the oven at its lowest temperature setting with the oven door propped ajar, leaving them there all day - up to 12 hours or more - until they’re leathery but still pliable. (Don’t leave the house while you’re doing this, and keep kids and pets away!) Once cooled, the dried fruit can be stored in an airtight container. Or I might just make an apricot version of one of my favorite classic desserts, Peach Melba. Originally created in the late-19th century by the famed London-based French chef Auguste Escoffier to honor the great Australian opera star Dame Nellie Melba, this dessert usually combines poached peaches with vanilla ice cream and a raspberry sauce. I like the way apricots, with their slightly tart and musky flavors, give the dessert a different personality. In fact, in the recipe I share here, those flavors pair especially well with tangy frozen yogurt instead of ice cream. If you like, you can opt for low-fat or nonfat frozen yogurt and omit the whippedcream garnish to make this a surprisingly light dessert that still feels spectacularly indulgent. And who wouldn’t want to indulge when there’s a sudden, soon-to-vanish bounty of one of summer’s special pleasures?
APRICOT MELBA WITH FROZEN YOGURT AND FRESH RASPBERRY SAUCE Serves 6 POACHED APRICOTS: 2 cups water 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice Zest of 1 lemon 12 ripe but firm apricots, halved and pitted FRESH RASPBERRY SAUCE: 1 pound fresh raspberries 1 cup granulated sugar 2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice FOR SERVING: 1 pint vanilla frozen yogurt 1 cup heavy cream, whipped, optional Confectioners’ sugar, for dusting, optional 3/4 cup toasted sliced almonds In a medium saucepan, stir together the water, sugar, lemon juice and lemon zest. Bring to a boil over mediumhigh heat, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer and cook, stirring occasionally, for 10 minutes.
Add the apricot halves to this syrup. Continue simmering until the apricots are cooked through but still firm and with their skins intact, about 5 minutes, gently turning them over about halfway through poaching. Remove the pan from the heat and set aside, leaving the apricots in the syrup until cooled to room temperature. For the Raspberry Sauce, put the berries, sugar, and lemon juice in a food processor fitted with the stainlesssteel blade. Process until smoothly pureed, stopping once or twice as necessary to scrape down the bowl. Set a fine-meshed strainer over a bowl and pour the sauce into the strainer, pressing it through with a rubber spatula to remove the seeds. Set the sauce aside. To serve, scoop the frozen yogurt into individual chilled serving bowls. With a large spoon, remove the apricots from the syrup, arranging 4 halves around each serving of frozen yogurt. (Reserve the poaching syrup in a covered container in the refrigerator for another use, such as serving it over ice cream or frozen yogurt.) With a spoon, generously drizzle the Raspberry Sauce over each serving. Garnish with whipped cream, if you like, and toasted almonds. Or dust with confectioners’ sugar and garnish with almonds.
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Get the credit you deserve for your ideas Q. When my boss asks for ideas, I find I will often state a good idea, it will get talked over, and then someone says the same thing and takes the credit. Is there a way I diplomatically can point out that I said it first? A. Yes, you can use your frustration strategically to point out after your teammate restates your idea that you said it first. Many quiet, introverted people get accustomed at work to being run over verbally by louder colleagues. I have clients who have ended up in self-destructive cycles where the more they withdraw, the more others trample them in meetings. After a while, the members of your team will simply get used to ignoring you or interrupting you.You are going to need to retrain your coworkers if you want the cycle of getting talked over to stop.
Next time you start to articulate an idea and someone starts to talk, pause and neutrally say,“I know you didn’t know I wasn’t finished.” Carefully watch your body language and tone of voice to be calm. If you say these words in an angry way, your coworkers will respond to feeling criticized and not to your request to finish your statements. You’ve been storing up a lot frustration. When people finally speak up after experiencing a mountain of anger, they can easily bury coworkers in all that
rage. Most people get scared and then enraged back when others express intense fury. Unfortunately, the point gets lost in all this exchange of emotion. You’ll find that even when you have made sure to finish your statements, your group may still not hear what you said. If you find you’re still not getting credit, there are two explanations: 1.You are quite smart and, without knowing it, you are talking over the heads of people on your team.You need to dumb down and simplify your idea so
everyone can track what you’re saying. When your coworker repeats the idea, people respond because your coworker has simplified it. 2.You are stating your idea without appealing to the needs and agendas of your coworkers. When your coworker repeats the idea he is restating your basic concept while making the idea attractive to everyone. In your next meeting, pretend you are in an interpersonal lab trying out different approaches to experiment with results. If you try lots of different strategies and find you are still dismissed, then your group is simply accustomed to ignoring your ideas. There is another powerful option that fixes the problem of losing credit to the coworker who repeats your good idea. After your coworker finishes restating your idea, neutrally tag on,“Yes, I agree with (insert coworker’s name). As I said, a few minutes ago (restate what you said in the meeting).” Now expand on your good idea. You won’t come across
You can’t be too picky with bankruptcy Dear Dave, My husband and I would like to buy a home in the next year or so. My credit is in pretty bad shape, so we’ve decided to work on getting his credit in better shape in order to qualify for a mortgage loan. I have $104,000 in debt, and $92,000 of that is in student loans. He has $13,000 in debt, with $7,000 of that a repossession on a car for which he was a co-signer. Can I file bankruptcy on my debts only? Latrell Dear Latrell, You can’t file bankruptcy on certain, specific items. By the way, student loans are not bankruptable. Even if you filed, you would still have all that debt hanging around your neck. I want you to own a home, but I don’t want your home to own you. Neither one of you have done very well with money so far, and at this point I’m afraid a house would be a curse instead
of a blessing in your lives. I would encourage you to build a stronger financial foundation before you buy a house. In short, this means you need to get out of debt, save money, and start living on a budget. Latrell, buying a house when you’re broke and deeply in debt is never a good idea. I’m not trying to be mean, but I really think you’re asking the wrong question. I don’t want you to try and use bankruptcy as some kind of escape from this situation. Right now, I want you to change your behavior with money and get things cleaned up with a good, organized financial plan in your lives. —Dave
Ever-changing budget Dear Dave, Should a budget change every month? Anonymous
Dear Anonymous, Yes, it should.Your life changes every month, and your budget should reflect the ebb and flow of your life. Now, some things will stay the same.Your house payment or rent should fall into this category. If you have a car payment, which I hope you don’t, that would be the same too.There shouldn’t be a big difference in the amount you spend on food most months though.You might spend more in this category during November and December thanks to the holidays, but overall it should remain pretty steady. The biggest fluctuation you may see is in your utilities. I heat my house with natural gas, so the bill is much higher during the winter months. It’s just the opposite during the summer. We burn electricity to run the air conditioner, so the electric bill is higher in summer. This is part of the reason I urge people to do a budget on paper, on purpose before the next month begins.You may look at the upcoming month
and realize the kids have soccer pictures scheduled.There may be a school trip planned, or they may need back-to-school clothes and supplies. When it comes to a budget, there’s no easy out.Things change from month to month, and you need to think, plan ahead, and itemize so your budget is an accurate reflection of your life! —Dave
as huffy. Everyone will stop ignoring you and you’ll finally get the credit you are due. Being mad about feeling victimized by people at work can feel gratifying in the short term. Feeling powerful because you changed to get what you want will bring you far more durable satisfaction.
Last word(s) Q. I have a coworker who won’t shut up. He has a long opinion about everything under the sun. Is there any good reason some people at work think they must shove their personal judgments at everyone they meet? A.Yes, as Edward Abbey, American novelist, once said “An empty man is full of himself.” 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.
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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 5888420. 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. Advanced registration is required for programs. For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, call the Niles Senior Center at 847588-8420 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. Issues in the News • 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays This dynamic, refreshing class is led by long time leader of this program, Arlene Golub. This group is filled with folks from all walks of life, retired or not, who want to keep abreast of a broad spectrum of what is occurring locally and worldwide. Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued. Please call the NSC at 847-5888420 for more information. Got the dot? It may save your life Assist first responders with the information they need. Become part of the Illinois Dot Program. The Illinois Dot Program is a statewide initiative designed to provide vital medical information on vehicle drivers and passengers. Information contained on the medical card can assist first responders in the “Golden Hour” immediately following a serious crash. This can very well mean the difference between life and death. For more information, please contact the Niles Senior Center (847 588-8420). Bridge Players Needed – All Levels
Senior Style
Come and join our social bridge group. We meet every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m at the Niles Senior Center. For information contact Jaymi Blickhahn at (847) 599-4220 Cubs vs Brewers at Milwaukee’s Miller Park •10 a.m.Thursday, Sept. 19; $62M/$67NM. Join us as we head to Miller Park to see our Chicago Cubs take on the Milwaukee Brewers. The seats are in section 109. Fantastic seats. Lunch will be on your own. Fall BBQ Presented by Men’s Club. Say “Goodbye Summer” and “Hello Fall!” Our burgers & brats are sure to have your mouth watering, especially when served with tasty bean salad and German potato salad. The fabulous Travis Morris will be here as Elvis for an afternoon of music & dancing. Raffle. Reserved seats. Doors open at 11:15am. Celebration of Life Luncheon for Cancer Survivors • 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, Survivor $3M/$4.50NM, Angel $5M/$7.50NM Presented by the Cancer Survivors Group. Light up your life! Celebrate with the angels who helped you. Enjoy lunch, music, speakers, and more! Retro Cocktails • 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, $25M/$30NM. Presented by a Master Mixologist from the Food Network’s Big City Chefs. The retro-drink culture is officially in vogue, from the TV show Mad Men to the speakeasy-style cocktail bar. Many of today’s popular cocktails originated over 100 years ago, but each of the following drinks has enjoyed a resurgence today. We will listen to Sinatra, and learn how to make the coolest classic cocktails in town. Featuring: classic gin martinis, line gimlets, salty munchies, and more. Hooked on Fishing • 8:a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at Busse Woods, in Elk Grove Village. Cost includes morning snack & juice, bait, and lunch. You must register at least one week prior to the outing. Wii Bowling Tournament
• 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, $2M/$3NM Refreshments will be served, and prizes awarded. Remember, call to schedule Wii practice time.
Niles Historical Society Ice Cream and Pie Social with the Niles Historical Society and Museum • Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, Niles Historical Society, 8970 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles Enjoy an ice cream sundae with all the toppings and sprinkles or a delicious piece of Apple or Cherry pie from Baker’s Square for $2 each.Or have ala mode for $4. There will also be mascots to amuse the children and those who enjoy their inner child. For more information, call 847-3900160
Park Ridge Senior Center Bridge If bridge is of interest there are several opportunities to enjoy the game. Groups meet on Friday mornings, Sunday afternoons, and Couple’s Bridge meets the first Thursday of the month. Call the Center at 847692-3597 for more information or to be put in tough with one of the group moderators. Membership dues Membership dues for the 2012- year are being accepted. The dues are: single $45 resident/$63 non-resident and couple (must reside in the same household) $68 resident/$97 non-resident. Bring in a new member and receive a $5 gift card. Ask the front desk for more details. Exercise class Jo Buck continues her exercise classes at 9and 10:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This class covers a variety of movements including stretching, strength training and floor exercise. The first class is free. After that it is $2 each time you come. Ongoing activities Following are number of ongoing activities at the Center: • Woodcarvers meet Thursdays at 9 a.m.…a free
activity: • Gamers, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays play dominos, hand and foot, scrabble for rummikube … also free. • Ceramics students meet 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays and Tuesdays and work on projects of your choice. There is a charge of $7 per class. • Pinochle players meet the second Monday,Third Thursday and every Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. • Table tennis players start play at 1 p.m.Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. All abilities are welcome for this free activity. • Bocce ball players gather just north of the Center at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Ken Hewelt is bocce master and will explain how the game is played. • Have you ever thought of tap dancing? This is a fun way of exercising. The class is at 12:30 p.m.Tuesdays.The fee is $10 for members and $15 for non-members. Volunteer needed Volunteer help needed at the reception desk of the Center of Concern in Park Ridge. This 35 year old social service agency helps maintain senior citizens in their homes and provides housing assistance enabling them to live with dignity and independence. Call Jim at 847-823-0453. Very flexible hours and other volunteer opportunities are available.
The Center for Concern Unless otherwise noted, all services are offered at The Center of Concern offices at 1580 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 310, in Park Ridge. For services that require an appointment, call 847-823-0453 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, or 9 a.m. to noon Friday. Preparation of simple wills and durable powers of attorney for health care and property also is available by appointment. Homeowners desiring additional income, companionship, or the ability to remain in their homes may wish to consider The Center of Concern’s shared housing program. Residents are matched with screened applicants who possess a temperament suitable to shared accommodations. The Center of Concern also offers friendly visitors for the
homebound, programs designed to prevent homelessness, and volunteer opportunities in the office and in the field. The Center’s web site is www. centerofconcern.org. Medicare counseling • Tuesday, Sept. 3 and 17, by appt. (sponsored by the federally-funded Senior Health Insurance Program) Legal counseling • Saturday, Sept. 7 and 21, by appt. Alzheimer’s caregivers support group • 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9 Grief and loss support group • Wednesday, Sept. 11 and 25 (please call first) Coffee, Classic Cars, and Connections • 9 to 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 15 All new classic car series designed to bring folks of all ages together over their love of classic cars. This Center of Concern event will take place in the parking lot of the Park Ridge Public Library. Stop by to get a close-up look at sought-after classic cars as owners and attendees alike share their cherished car stories and memories. Check out pre1980 muscle cars, sport cars and luxury cars. This event is just one example of how The Center of Concern is bridging the generational gap while furthering its mission to provide support to seniors and the entire community. Go to www. centerofconcern.org/classiccars to register for this event. Blood pressure & blood sugar testing • 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 28 (no appointment needed) Benefit for The Center of Concern • 6 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept 28, Ridgmoor Country Club 6601 West Gunnison St. Chicago, 708-867-8400 Preparation of simple wills and durable powers of attorney for health care and property also is available by appointment. Homeowners desiring additional income, companionship, or the ability to remain in their homes may wish to consider The Center of Concern’s shared housing See SENIOR, page 25
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SENIOR Continued from page 24 program. Residents are matched with screened applicants who possess a temperament suitable to shared accommodations. Unless otherwise noted, all services are offered at The Center of Concern offices at 1580 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 310, in Park Ridge. For services that require an appointment, please call 847-823-0453 Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or Friday 9 a.m. to noon. The Center of Concern also offers friendly visitors for the homebound, programs designed to prevent homelessness, and volunteer opportunities in the office and in the field. The Center’s web site is www. centerofconcern.org.
Morton Grove Senior Center
North Shore Senior Center offers programs, classes, activities, and travel opportunities for adults at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center at 6140 Dempster Street. You may register for all programs at the Center or call 847-470-5223. Volunteer opportunities Do you have great people skills? Do you enjoy reception work? North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove has opening for people to help at our front desk, greeting guests, directing calls, and assisting with registrations. Please contact Volunteer Services at 847.784.6052 for details. Lunch & Bingo Join us Wednesday for lunch from a local restaurant and a lively Bingo session with prizes. July 24: Great American Bagel — Bagel sandwich, soup & cookie July 31: Pizano’s — Pizza & salad Book Talk: Banned and Challenged • 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 4, Celebrate your freedom to read whatever fits your mood or disposition by checking out classic or contemporary titles that at one time have been banned or challenged. Presented by the Morton Grove Library Reader Services Librarian Megan Rosol. Remember your Library Card to check out books on site!
No fee registration required. Sit and Get Fit • 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays Sept. 3 – Oct. 24 Move your feet in your seat! Join this multi-level class suitable for those with limitations who are seeking to improve muscle tone, strength, and stamina. Standing exercises improving lower body strength and balance will be incorporated for those participants willing and able. $49 member; $59 non-member Healing Our Losses: Bereavement Support • Fridays, Sept. 10 – Oct. 25 Have you lost a spouse, partner, or other significant adult during the past year? Please join us for a new 8 week support group beginning Friday, September 6th from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Subsequent meetings will be on Sept. 13, 20, 27 and Oct. 4, 11, 18, and 25. Our support group is offered free of charge but registration is required and group size is limited. For questions or to register, please contact Mary Senn, LCSW, at 847-663-3072. August Renoir: His World, French Fashion and Chicago • 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 9 Travel back in time with Art Historian Claire Cross for the life, times, and loves of this most popular artist who was appreciated early on by discerning collectors, many of whom were Chicagoans. Renoir was the least intellectual of the avant garde in the last quarter of 19th century Paris, but his works have a distinctive elegance and a timeless appeal. Explore his relationship with women’s fashion as well as with others of the impressionist group, and how Renoir’s working class background affected his attitudes. How and when did he become successful? Find out all this and more while viewing beautiful color slides of his paintings, some of which are currently exhibited at the Art Institute. $9 member; $11 non-member. Presidential Histories • Tuesdays, Sept.10 to Oct. 1 Barry Bradford will enthrall you with intriguing insights, little known stories, and wonderful video clips in this heavily requested series. Barry will explain the personal life
stories of four of our most fascinating presidents—from Ike’s deep religious faith to JFK’s serious medical problems— and bring the lives of these powerful men into clearer focus. Please register for each week you plan to attend. Dwight D. Eisenhower • 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 10, $9 member; $11 non-member John F. Kennedy • 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 17, $9 member; $11 Lyndon B. Johnson • 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 24, $9 member; $11 non-member Richard M. Nixon • 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, $9 member; $11 nonmember Great American Songbook: Words and Music • 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept. 11,18 Only two of the great American songwriters of the Golden Age were composers who wrote their own lyrics. Cole Porter adored Irving Berlin but they were as different as different can be. Irving Berlin, an immigrant from a Yiddish speaking home, became the beloved master of the American vernacular. Cole Porter, the scion of a wealthy Indiana family, went to Yale, graduated to Paris and wrote the most sophisticated lyrics ever to grace the Broadway stage and Hollywood musicals. Tom Harris will examine their lives and play music of these geniuses of American music as interpreted by the great pop and jazz singers. $16 member; $20 non-member Lunch & A Movie: Amour • 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 12 Enjoy an Academy Award nominated movie, great company and a tasty lunch! Amour was the winner of
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Obituary Delhaye, Ronald J. Ronald J. Delhaye, age 73, beloved husband of Mary, nee Stavinoga; loving father of Jeffrey, Mark, Julie Butkevich, Karen (Michael) Metz, and Jennifer (Stephen) Day; dear grandfather of Ethan, Kyle, and Breana Delhaye; Danielle and Martin Butkevich; and Hannah and Nora Day. Visitation was at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21. Funeral was 9:15 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, to Our Lady of Ransom Church for a 10 a.m. Mass. Interment was at St. Adalbert Cemetery. Donations to the St. Vincent DePaul Society are appreciated.
the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Award Film of the year. Amour tells the story of Georges and Anne, who are in their eighties.They are cultivated, retired music teachers.Their daughter, who is also a musician, lives abroad with her family. One day, Anne has an attack.The couple’s bond of love is severely tested.This film stars Best Actress Nomine Emmanuelle Riva and is rated PG- 13. Lunch will include croissant sandwiches.This film has English subtitles. $6 member; $8 non-member. How to Choose the Best Medicare Prescription Benefit Plan • 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19 Overwhelmed by prescription drug benefit options? Christine Bumgardner Senior Health Insurance Program Specialist will help you understand the ins and outs of Medicare Part D Coverage and learn to evaluate your best options for prescription drug plans.After the presentation, schedule an appointment to work with a Senior Health Insurance Specialist to choose the best policy. Presented in partnership with the Morton Grove Commission on Aging. Registration required for this free program. The Book of Proverbs • 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 23 Source of timeless wisdom,
and passages from it are quoted often. The Book of Proverbs is filled with an understanding of life and the world based on human experience. Join Hyma as she discusses how these ancient proverbs still resonate for us today. $8 member; $10 non-member AARP Driver Safety Class • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept 25, Oct. 2 The AARP Driver Safety Program is designed as a driving refresher for motorists age 50 and older.The course includes information on safer driving habits, how to avoid driving hazards, changes in roadway conditions, safety equipment on your automobile, as well as a discussion of when to consider driver retirement.The class also covers much of the information needed to pass the Illinois State license exam and reviews the eyesight, hearing, and physical changes that drivers experience as they age. Completion of the two-day class may entitle the participant to a discount on his or her auto insurance. Please check with your insurance carrier for further details. A $12/$14 fee payable to AARP due in class. Prior registration required.
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Health & Fitness
Infertility, trying for baby a concern for older couples
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ertility concerns are In a woman whose cycle is common in a population 28 days long, this would be day that is focusing on having 13-15. In a longer cycle, let’s say a family later in life. Patients 32 days, this would be later, as often ask me about when to in day 17-19.The sperm and egg start trying, how long it might meet in the fallopian tube and take, and when to see may join.This is called a fertility specialist fertilization. About 7 or doctor. It seems days after fertilization, everyone knows the mass of cells someone who has created has made its struggled with infertility. way into the uterus and Let’s start with the attaches to the uterine basics.The chance lining to grow during that a normal healthy pregnancy. young couple with Medical Memo The egg can be no fertility problems Dr. Kristia Patsavas fertilized for up to 24 will become pregnant hours after ovulation is around 20-25% in a single and sperm are able live in the month or cycle.This is why it uterus and fallopian tube to is completely normal for it to fertilize an egg for 3 days so take a year to become pregnant. timing of intercourse does not In general, 50% of couples will need to be exact. become pregnant by 6 months, Many couples will become and 90% will be pregnant by anxious when they are trying to 1 year.The remaining 10% are conceive and wonder when is those that should have a fertility the appropriate time to involve evaluation. a physician and be evaluated. If Each month a woman’s ovary you are young healthy couple releases an egg in a process under the age of 35, then give called ovulation.This typically yourselves 12 months of trying occurs 14 days prior to menses. before seeing a doctor. If you
are over the age of 35, then make an appointment with your doctor after 6 months. Regardless of age, if your periods are irregular you should be evaluated by a physician before trying to conceive. Additionally, if you have any medical problems or are taking any medications, make sure to see an Obstetrician - Gynecologist (Ob-gyn) prior to trying to have a baby to discuss taking medications in pregnancy, alternative medications, and any implications diseases may have during pregnancy. So what can cause infertility? There can be many factors involved. Some are treatable and some are not. Age is a big factor for women. A woman’s fertility begins to decrease in her early 30’s and declines more rapidly after age 37. A man’s fertility also has somewhat of a decrease with age, though it is not as predictable. Roughly 30% of the time, it is a female factor causing infertility, 30% of the time it is
a male factor, 15% is both male and female factors, and 20% of the time no cause is found. Female factors may involve problems with ovulation, the reproductive organs themselves, or hormones. Lifestyle factors can also play a role. Being underweight, overweight, or excessive exercise may be associated with infertility. Additionally, smoking and drinking a moderate to severe amount of alcohol may contribute as well. Male factors most commonly involve issues with the amount of quality of the sperm. Smoking, heavy drinking, marijuana use and anabolic steroid use can all reduce sperm count and movement. Prior to attempting pregnancy, even for a normal healthy couple, I always recommend a quick visit to your Ob-gyn. We will discuss any medical problems or medications, how to time your ovulation and therefore increase your chance per cycle, and will also discuss vitamins and genetic testing
Golfers’ wrist injuries caused by overuse, poor mechanics, trauma By Sanjeev Kakar, M.D. Tribune Media Services
DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I golf three to four times each week, but lately the pain in my wrists makes golfing extremely uncomfortable. A friend of mine had similar symptoms and ended up having surgery to treat tendinitis. Is there a way to get some relief that won’t require surgery? ANSWER: Wrist injuries are common in people who play golf regularly. These injuries often occur due to overuse, poor mechanics or trauma. The right treatment depends on the underlying cause. For most people with the type of wrist pain you describe, surgery is rarely needed. Many golfing-related wrist injuries are a result of overuse, particularly in recreational golfers who take a break during the winter, and then play a lot during warmer months. For example, some golfers may go to the driving range for the first time in the spring and hit 200 balls in one session, or they may start playing four rounds of
golf a week after taking several months off. Both situations could lead to wrist injuries. Poor mechanics may also be to blame. For example, if a golfer is swinging the club inappropriately or “casting” the club, it could lead to pain at the back of the wrist due to injury to a tendon called the extensor carpi ulnaris. In time, that can result in chronic wrist pain. Wrist injuries also can come from some type of trauma. A golfer may be playing in the rough, for example, swing hard and catch the club in the long grass. That can twist the wrists and, depending on the power of the swing, cause serious wrist tendon damage or even break a bone. Similar injuries may happen if a golfer takes a large divot out of the turf or hits a rock or other solid object with a club. When wrist pain and swelling first appear, the best steps are to rest it and put ice on it to bring down the swelling. Using heat on the injured area can relieve soreness and stiffness. A compression wrap or a wrist brace also may be helpful. If symptoms
continue for more than a week and the pain gets worse, medical attention is in order. Your doctor will likely ask about your symptoms, when and how they started, and examine your wrist. This can help shed light on how the injury occurred and determine if tests such as X-rays, computerized tomography (CT) or magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans are needed to diagnose the problem. If the condition is tendinitis, it may get better with just rest and physical therapy. You might need to wear a wrist brace, as well. If that’s not enough, an injection of a corticosteroid can help reduce inflammation in the injured area to allow for healing. Rarely, if nothing else has helped, surgery may be an option for chronic tendinitis. For a broken wrist bone, a cast may be needed to allow the injury to heal, and physical therapy eventually may be necessary. In most cases of a broken wrist bone, no additional treatment beyond those two measures is required. Depending on the type of broken bone,
however, in rare circumstances surgery may be needed. To help prevent future golfing-related wrist injuries, take time to stretch your arms, elbows and wrists before you play. Also, warm up with some easy practice swings before you begin a round of golf or start hitting at the driving range. Work on improving your swing, too. Take a lesson occasionally to make sure your form is still good. Finally, invest in quality equipment. Clubs with graphite shafts and irons that are cavitybacked reduce the vibration of impact and can help prevent injuries. Something as simple as using fatter grips to keep you from squeezing the club too tightly and aggravating tendinitis also may be of benefit. - Sanjeev Kakar, M.D., Orthopedic Surgery, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. Medical Edge from Mayo Clinic is an educational resource and doesn’t replace regular medical care. To submit a question, write to: medicaledge@mayo.edu, or Medical Edge from Mayo Clinic, c/o TMS, 2010 Westridge Drive, Irving, TX 75038. For health information, visit www. mayoclinic.com.
options if you desire. Doctors Rx: Infertility is an anxiety-producing problem that many couples face. A typical normal healthy couple will have a roughly 20-25% chance of becoming pregnant with each cycle and therefore it can take up to a year to become pregnant. If you are under 35 and have been trying for a year, it is time for an infertility evaluation. If you are over 35, then that time is reduced to 6 months of trying. Keeping a healthy lifestyle by maintaining your weight, exercising, eating well and limiting alcohol consumption and smoking will improve your fertility as well.
Dr. Kristia Patsavas, MD, is a physician specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology and is based in Park Ridge, Illinois. The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes only. Readers should consult with a physician to evaluate any illness or medical condition. Dr. Patsavas accepts new patients. Call (847) 825-7030 or go to www. associatesinobgyn.net to schedule an appointment.
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Torture museums in Europe always a big hit You may think that the endless security lines at the airport are torturous - but they are child’s play compared with what heretics and criminals faced in the Middle Ages. Medieval torture was used both to extract confessions and to punish the convicted prior to execution.Torturers had a huge toolkit with which to practice their bleak black art. Nowadays, ridiculous torture exhibits are cleverly marketed all over Europe.They’re equipped with scary and gory gear - but most of it isn’t genuine.The purveyors make lots of money by appealing to the lowest desires of dumbeddown travelers willing to pay $15 to ponder the creative ways in which people have maimed and mutilated others through the ages. But in a handful of places, more thoughtful displays can be an insightful (if creepy) window into medieval criminal justice. At the Tower of London, for example, instructive exhibits recreate the Tower’s bloody history of torture and execution. Standing high above the rest of old London, the Tower was a gleaming reminder of the monarch’s absolute power over his subjects. If you made the wrong move here, you could
be feasting on roast boar in the Banqueting Hall one night and chained to the walls of the prison the next. The limb-stretching rack was a favored device in the Tower. Like many instruments of torture, the threat of the device could be almost as effective as actually using it. Just the sight of the rack intimidated many a prisoner (guilty or not) into making a full confession. If you visit the Tower of London, be sure to take one of the included tours, led by a Beefeater guide who tells the Tower’s history with macabre enthusiasm. The Medieval Crime Museum in Rothenburg, Germany, specializes in everything connected to medieval criminal justice: the police, criminal law and instruments of punishment and execution. In the Middle Ages, European courts considered torture to be a legitimate way of extracting confessions, names of accomplices or the details of a plot - typically relating to the crime of treason against a king or nobleman. When it came to the Inquisition, the Church saw deviations from its doctrines as treason against God - the King of Kings - and in that way justified its own use of torture. In southwest France, the
fortress called Maison Forte de Reignac is scenically tucked into a rock face high above the Vezere River. Seen from the outside, you wouldn’t suspect that its rooms catalogue more than 60 instruments of torture. On view is an “iron maiden,” a coffin-shaped box lined with iron spikes. A variant was the torture chair, covered in spikes. This harsh medieval justice was tinged with superstition. Petty sinners were publicly humiliated: Bakers who turned out undersized loaves were consigned to ridicule in the baker’s chair - a too-small metal chair. An iron mask with a mouth clamp stilled the tongues of libelers and nags. Drunkards were outfitted in a barrel and made to parade up and down the streets to proclaim their sorry ways. More serious offenders would be dragged to the churchyard to face a “trial by ordeal.”To decide their guilt or innocence, alleged criminals might be forced to grab a redhot iron or pull a stone from a cauldron of boiling water. If they were unharmed, they were innocent. If it hurt like heck, they were really punished whipped, tortured, locked into wooden stocks or pillories, or simply executed.Today’s tourists will encounter stocks and pillories set up as props for photo ops - a far cry from their original punitive purpose.
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The pillory, with holes for head and hands, forced the accused to stand uncomfortably. Today, it’s a popular prop for tourist photos.
A fortress, Belgium’s grim and sturdy Gravensteen, was designed in 1180 by its prince to intimidate the citizens of Ghent.Today, visitors to this torture museum can view instruments of “persuasion,” some of which were employed at the castle and even on the road. Because it’s small and portable, the finger screw was a favorite of traveling medieval interrogators. Another display shows how waterboarding was practiced in the Middle Ages. Jailers poured liquid down the throat of the prisoner. The modern variation could be described as “slow-motion drowning.” What do these displays (and our fascination with them) say
about humankind? Medieval or modern, human cruelty and torture haven’t gone away. Today, although 146 members of the United Nations have ratified an international convention against torture, it is practiced around the globe. When we visit medieval torture museums in Europe, we can marvel at how far civilization has progressed since the Dark Ages, but we also see how much farther we still have to go.
Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him at rick@ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook.
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