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SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Vol. 56 No. 51

Niles Lawsuit denied Cook County Court Rules Against Niles Term Limits

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Despite a Cook County judge’s ruling against including a term limit referendum question in Niles ballots during this year’s November general elections, some Niles citizens continue to pressure the Niles Board of Trustees for term a limit referendum.

On Monday, Judge Edmund Ponce de Leon said that the Citizens Subcommittee of the Niles Board of Ethics, which brought a lawsuit against the village of Niles in an attempt to have a judge rule that the question should be on the November ballot, did not meet the “substantial compliance” standard they sought to win the case.

“The petition for the referendum had to comply with state statute,” village of Niles Attorney Joseph Annunzio said.

“Substantial compliance is a very weak argument. It means ‘almost right.’”

Substantial compliance essentially means that if a good faith attempt was made to perform the requirements of a

“It can be done here and

now! Yes it can! Introduce a Referendum for Tuesday’s [Niles Trustee] Board Meeting and pass it.”

Joseph Makula, Citizens Subcommittee

contract, but failed to exactly meet the specifics and if the essential aim of the contract had been met, the contract will still be considered as having been correctly completed.

On July 27, Joseph Makula, a member of the Citizens Subcommittee of the Niles Board of Ethics, presented the village clerk of Niles with more than a thousand signatures calling for a ballot measure to be included in the upcoming November election.The measure would See LAWSUIT, page 3

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THE BUGLE SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

News

Safe house

Fire Department wants better address displays on homes

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Park Ridge firefighters made a public plea to residents and business owners to brighten their addresses and comply with existing city code.

“Many times our companies are having difficulty finding addresses on dark streets, due to inadequate addressing or overgrown vegetation,” said Fire Chief Michael Zywanski.

The Municipal Code of Park

Ridge states that address numbers should be placed in a clear, visible location at or near the main entrance of the building to which they are attached. Additionally, if the main entrance is not visible from the street, the address numbers must be on the walkway side, at least six feet above the ground, and within two feet of the edge of the building.

Additionally, buildings on corner property lots need to display the numbers facing the street identified in their address.

“Reflective material or at least numbers that are

the proper size would be great.”

Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Sorensen.

If there is no walkway side, the numbers must appear on the driveway side.

According to Deputy Fire Chief Jeff Sorensen, the lack of clear and legible addresses delay firefighters in responding to emergencies.

“Firefighters responding to calls need to be able to see addresses during the day time and the night time,” said Sorensen. “Basically, just try to make it visible by having the numbers be a contrasting color to the building the address is

identifying.”

Sorensen went on to say that his fire crews have run into address problems that range from missing numbers to very intricate cursive letters and numbers,troublesome for drivers to read at a distance, particularly at night.

“I’ve even seen addresses on garage doors, where if the garage doors are up then no one can see the address,” said Sorensen.

“We tell them that if the garage door is up or a car is parked in the driveway, then how do

you expect anyone to see the address?”

Addtionaly, address numbers should not be obscured by bushes or other decorative materials, and each of the numbers and letters of every address need to be at least three inches in height, using Arabic numerals of contrasting color with the background, so as to be easily and distinctly read from the street.

“Reflective material or at least numbers that are the proper size would be great,” said Sorensen.

“And if it’s right next to the light by the door that’s great because of the better lighting. Or if it’s out on a post in their yard you know obviously something with lighting applied to it.” ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com

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Niles Mayor addresses texting while driving

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

As part of AT&T’s “It Can Wait” campaign,” the mayor of Niles released a proclamation declaring September Texting and Driving Awareness Month. The effort is the product of a partnership between communications company AT&T and the Illinois Municipal League, an organization comprised mayors and village presidents focused on improving their member municipalities.

According to AT&T, car crashrelated injuries and fatalities specifically caused by texting while driving have spiked in recent years. According to one study, wireless users who text while driving are 23 times more likely to be involved in a car crash. To raise awareness, the organization declared Sept. 19 “No Text on Board Pledge Day.” According to the “It Can Wait” campaign, the goal of

Statistics from the Texting & Driving Awareness Month Proclamation: • Text messaging is the main mode of communication for U.S. teenagers with half of all teens sending between 21 and 70 texts a day.

• 90 percent of U.S. teenagers expect a reply to a text message within five minutes.

• Texting takes one’s eyes off the road for an average of five seconds.

• In an AT&T survey, 43 percent of U.S. teenaged drivers admitted to texting while driving even though 97 percent know it is dangerous.

• Those who send text messages while driving are 23 times more likely to crash. this initiative is two-fold: to encourage people to make a commit to keeping themselves and others on the road safe, and to spread awareness of the dangers of texting while driving.

Gov. Quinn also supported the effort by urging drivers to take the “No Text on Board” pledge, and proclaimed September as

“Texting and Driving Awareness Month” in Illinois, and Sept. 19 as “No Text on Board Pledge Day” statewide.

Mayor Robert Callero also released a proclamation last Wednesday informing Niles residents of “Texting and driving awareness month.” ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com

LAWSUIT Continued from page 1 limit service on the Niles Board of Trustees to a maximum of 16 years. The village of Niles clerk said that it didn’t meet the Election Code and denied Makula’s petition.

Then in August, Makula sued the village of Niles clerk to have the referendum on the ballot using an argument of substantial compliance. Then on Monday, Ponce de Leon ruled in favor of the village of Niles clerk.

According to Ponce de Leon’s ruling: “Even if the court were to use a ‘substantially’ compliant standard, the plaintiff’s petitions, [in total], falls short of being substantially compliant.The court also finds that the petitions were not in apparent conformity with the Election Code. The clerk’s denial to certify the petition for inclusion into the 2012 General Election was valid. ” “It can be done here and now! Yes it can! Introduce a Referendum for Tuesday’s [Niles Trustee] Board Meeting and pass it,” said Makula in an open letter to Niles trustees published Friday.

According to Makula, it takes

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two trustees to put something on the agenda, and he said the he sees no reason why term limits cannot be an agenda article for next Tuesday’s Niles Trustee Board meeting.

“And since term limits have the support of four trustees it should be crafted into a referendum for the April election in the village,” said Makula, referring to Trustees LoVerde and Palicki, who signed the term limits petition submitted to the village of Niles clerk, and Trustees Hanusiak and Przybylo, who have been publically quoted as being in support of term limits.

The Niles Term Limit Initiative would have impacted current trustees who have accumulated more than 16 years of service to date, not 16 years from the time the initiative is passed. It would have directly affected Trustees Louella Preston and Andrew Przybylo, as both have served the village as trustees for over two decades. Additionally, it would also have affected Mayor Robert M. Callero, who has served 13 years as a trustee before becoming mayor. Had the initiative passed, it would prohibit these three members of the Village Board of Trustees from running for reelection. ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com

Sunburst Pageant and Baby Contest Golf Mill Shopping Center will host a Miss Sunburst Model Search and Baby Contest at 1 p.m. on Oct. 7 in Center Court.

Winners will go to the state finals in May to represent their county.

Entries are being accepted now.

Everyone will receive a crown and trophy.

The baby pageant is for boys and girls. The age groups are as follows: Baby- under one year,

tiny -1 year, little - 2 and 3 years.A King and Queen will be chosen in each age group. They will receive a crown and trophy, the runners-up in each age group will also receive a trophy and crown.

The Model Search is for girls, ages 4-27 years old. The age groups are as follows: 4 to 6, 7 to 10, 11 to 13, 14 to17, 18 to 27. A winner in each age group, as well

as the runners-up, will receive a crown and trophy.

Entry forms are available at Customer Service located near JCPenney, and at www. pageantinfo.com.

People interested in participating also can call pageant headquarters at 813-839-8054.

Golf Mill Shopping Center is located at 239 Golf Mill Center, Niles.

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THE BUGLE SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

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.

Niles Unknown offender(s) removed three unsecured bicycles from the residence back yard in the 100 block of N. Grace at 3:30 a.m. on Sept. 7.

Berry, Michael, 31, 1617 Highland, Chicago, was arrested at 6 p.m. on Sept. 14 in the 8700 block of Ozark St. for driving under the influence.

Bojkovic, Marko, 27, 7313 Lill, was arrested at 9 p.m. on Sept.

14 in the 7300 block of Lill for battery.

Mendes, William, 4, 5039 Marmora, Chicago, was arrested at 2:15 a.m. on Sept. 14 in the 6200 block of Milwaukee St. for driving under the influence.

Sobotka, Jason 28, 6840 W. Armitage, Chicago, was arrested at 2 p.m. on Sept. 14 in the 8600 block of Dempster St. for retail theft.

Unknown offender committed burglary of items estimated worth $300 to auto in parking lot in the 8500 block of Dempster at 11 p.m. on Sept.

14.

Wang, Xiuwei, 58, 843 S. Insignia Ct. Palatine, was arrested at 1:30 a.m. on Sept. 14 in the 8700 block of National for domestic battery and interference for reporting a domestic.

Police Blotter

N. Merrimac, Chicago, was arrested at 1:23 a.m. on Sept. 15 in the 7400 block of Milwaukee St. for driving under the influence.

Topic, Elvedin, 21, 3639 Pinegrove,Chicago,was arrested at 3:50 a.m. on Sept. 15 in the 8000 block of Milwaukee St. for driving under the influence.

Unknown offender committed had shattered out the front driver side window to a 2013 Ford 4 door at Golf Mill Center parking lot at 12:45 a.m. on Sept. 17.

Unknown offender removed a laser level valued at $500 USC from a locked construction box in the 7000 block of Milwaukee St. between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. on Sept. 17.

Unknown offender forced his way into the bar using a pry type tool at 3 p.m. on Sept. 17.

Park Ridge Unknown offender(s) removed three unsecured bicycles from the residence back yard in the 100 block of N. Grace at 3:30 a.m. Sept. 7.

Castaneda, Noemi, 28 yrs, 2900 block of W. Devon, Chicago was arrested at 12:45 p.m. on Sept.

8 at Devon and Dee for no valid drivers license and speeding.

An unknown M/B in 30’s and an unknown F/B in 40’s entered the restaurant quick changed USC from another cashier in restaurant on the 1000 block of N. Northwest Hwy. between 7:30 p.m. and 7:39 p.m. on Sept. 12.

to pry open a door to a residence in the 700 block of N. Parkwood between 8 a.m. Sept.

9 and 9:15 p.m. Sept. 14.

Unknown offender(s) used unknown means to damage a rear window of a 1997 Toyota Camry in the 1100 block of S. Washington Street between 8 p.m. Sept 14 and 11:15 a.m.

Sept. 15.

An unknown M/W entered the store, placed 3 bottles of liquor in a bag in a shopping cart, took the bag out of the cart and exited the store without paying for the merchandise at store in the 1900 block of S. Cumberland between 3:50 p.m. and 4:12 Sept. 15.

Martinez, Carlos, 25 yrs., 1700 block of Oakton, Des Plaines was arrested at 1:26 p.m. on Sept. 17 at Touhy and Greenwood for no valid drivers license and disobeyed traffic control device.

Unknown offender(s) used unknown means to damage a rear window of a 1996 Ford Bronco in the 200 block of W. Albion Street at 12:30 a.m. on Sept. 17 Unknown offender(s) used unknown means to damage the rear window of a 2008 Nissan Altima in parking lot on the 200 block of S. Vine on Sept 15 to Sept. 17.

Unknown offender(s) slashed the driver’s side rear tire of a 2005 Chrysler and threw eggs at a 2010 Hummer in a residence driveway in the 2200 block of Farrell between 10 p.m. Sept 16 and 9 a.m. Sept. 17.

Unknown offender(s) used unknown means to damage a side rear view mirror of a 2009 Mitsubishi Eclipse in the 200 block of E. Cuttriss St. between 6 and 11 p.m. Sept. 14.

Unknown offender(s) entered a building under construction and removed multiple miscellaneous electrical materials in the 300 block of S. Northwest Highway between 4 p.m. Sept. 15 and 7 a.m. Sept 17.

Iriarte, Zuleyma, 34, 8710 Elmore, Niles, was arrested at 5:51 p.m. on Sept. 15 for suspended license.

Unknown offender(s) entered an unlocked 2008 Lexus RX350 and removed USC on a residence driveway in the 100 block of S. Fairview between 10:30 p.m. Sept. 13 and 7 a.m.

Sept. 14.

Unknown offender(s) entered a building under construction and cut a lock to remove a portable generator in the 300 block of S. Northwest Highway between 4 p.m. Sept. 15 and 7 a.m. Sept. 17.

Rodriguez, Marciel, 32, 2324

Unknown offender attempted

Unknown offender(s) removed

Gonzalez, Jaime, 57, 7042 W. Berwyn, Chicago, was arrested at 10:42 p.m. on Sept 15 in the 7400 block of Dempster St. for driving with a suspended license and driving under the influence.

2 car bench seats, soccer balls, soccer uniforms, orange cones, jumper cables and a snowbrush from the parkway on N.Western between 2 p.m. and 3:20 p.m. on Sept. 18.

Unknown offender(s) pried open and damaged a window to enter the residence and removed USC and miscellaneous jewelry in the 800 block of Brookline Lane between 6:45 and 11 p.m. Sept. 19.

Unknown offender(s) removed two wheel covers from a Toyota Prius on residence driveway in the 1400 block of S. Linden between 8 p.m. Sept. 19 and 6:30 a.m. Sept. 20.

Jimenez, Mario, 24 yrs, 1300 block of Fargo, Des Plaines, was arrested at 1:36 a.m. on Sept. 21 in the 1000 block of N. Northwest Highway for no valid drivers license and failure to wear seat belt.

Arterbery, Caron, 26 yrs, 7700 block of Saginaw, Chicago, was arrested at 7:30 p.m. on Sept. 21 in the 1700 block of Dempster for driving while license suspended, no valid drivers license on person and driving too fast for conditions Ordona, Miguel, 31 yrs, 8300 block of N. Milwaukee, Niles, was arrested at 12:20 p.m. on Sept. 22 at Dempster & Greenwood for no valid drivers license and improper lane usage.

A 15 yr old of Park Ridge was arrested at 3:33 p.m. on Sept.

22 at 600 block of Ottawa for possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Golemo, Tadeusz, 48 yrs, 2300 block of N. 73rd Ave., Elmwood Park, was arrested at 8:04 p.m. on Sept. 23 at Greenwood & Ronald for driving under influence,blood-alcohol content .08 and no valid insurance.

Morton Grove Unknown offender took the complainant’s snow blower and power washer from the

condominiums storage area on Sept. 8 at 6330 Lincoln.

Unknown offender used the victim’s credit card number to make an unauthorized purchase on Sept. 9 at 6821 Dempster.

Unknown offender took the complainant’s floor sander and nail gun from the garage on Sept. 13 at 9225 Marion.

Unknown offender took the complainant’s spare tire from his semi trailer on Sept. 13 at 6227 Monroe Ct. Unknown offender took the complainant’s tools from the garage on Sept. 13 at 7040 Beckwith.

Unknown offender entered the complainant’s vehicle and took a cell phone and $10 on Sept.

14 at 9242 Belleforte.

Peter Sokol, age 44, Bridgeview, was arrested on Sept. 14 at 6301 Oakton for retail theft.

Yobani L. Martinez, age 18, Glenview, was arrested on Sept.

14 at Central and Dempster for driving without a valid drivers license.

Unknown offender took the complainant’s work tools from the house and garage on Sept.

15 at 7113 Palam.

Unknown offender took the complainant’s generator from his garage on Sept. 15 at 7026 Palam.

Rafael Mendoza, age 47, Evanston, was arrested on Sept.

16 at Dempster and Lincoln for driving under the influence.

Joanna J. Chmura, age 23, Niles, was arrested on Sept. 16 at 6700 Dempster for driving on a suspended drivers license.

Adolfo Rodriguez, age 57, Skokie, was arrested on Sept. 16 at Dempster and Waukegan for driving under the influence.

Mikhail Y. Drubinskiy, age 61, Skokie, was arrested on Sept. 17 at 6301 Oakton for retail theft.

Gadson, Robin, age 48, Skokie, was arrested on Sept. 18 at 9100 Waukegan for suspended drivers license.

THE BUGLE SEPTEMBER 27, 2012

Help with electric bill offered to low-income residents

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

As the seasonal cold creeps into the area, Morton Grove residents who some assistance with their gas and electric bills may find it in the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP).

Designed to assist struggling households in paying for winter energy services, a one-time payment is made directly to utility companies, on behalf of the eligible resident. Funds are applied directly to the household’s energy bills.

The amount of the payment is determined by income, household size, fuel type and geographic location.

Earlier in the month, the program began enrollment of seniors and disabled individuals.

Documents Needed to Apply: • Proof of gross income from all household members for the 30day period to the application date • Copy of most recent heat and electric bills (Must provide entire bill) • Proof of Social Security Numbers of all household members • TANF Medical Eligibility Card, if applicable NOTE: Applicants whose utilities are included in rent must bring proof of rental agreement, stating monthly rental amount with utilities included, and landlord contact information. (Rent costs must be greater than 30 percent of household gross income for 30 days prior to application to qualify.)

Low-income Morton Grove residents with children under five years old may begin to enroll in LIHEAP Oct. 1, and on Nov.1 it will begin its general enrollment program.

Those who wish to apply must

provide the most recent heat and electric bill and proof of gross income for all household members for 30 days prior to the application date. ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com

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Early voting offered at Park Ridge City Hall Voter Registration closes on Tuesday, Oct. 9 at 5 p.m. for the Nov. 6 Presidential Election. Register at City Hall or download a registration form from the Cook County Clerk’s website at www. cookcountyclerk.com. Exercise your gift of citizenship. Make a choice with your vote.

Early Voting begins Oct. 22 and continues through Nov. 3. Hours are Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. To accommodate more voters during the Early Voting period, additional machines will be available in the Council Chambers at City Hall. All suburban Cook County registered voters are welcome

to vote at our location and will find their specific ballot available.

Information about the April 9, 2013 Municipal Election: The filing dates for Candidates for Office are Dec. 17 to Dec. 24 at 8:30 a.m. 5 p.m. weekdays only.

Offices to be elected: Mayor, City Clerk,Aldermen of Wards 2, 4, and 6 and officials for the Park District and School Districts.

A candidate filing packet is available at the City Clerk’s Office.

Information about candidate filing requirements can be found on the Illinois State Board of Elections website at www.elections.il.gov or you may call Clerk Henneman at 847-318-5204.

Mayor Robert Callero appoints Niles police facilities capital improvement committee Mayor Robert M. Callero has announced the formation of the Niles Police Facilities Capital Improvement Committee.

The Ad Hoc Committee, chaired by trustee Joe LoVerde, will consider the proposed improvements to the existing police station, including renovation of the entrance and the potential addition of

an elevator for visitors.

The Committee will make recommendations to the Village Board regarding the proposed improvements.

Members of the Committee will also include the public services director, the chief of police, the director of community development and the village manager.

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ONGOING

SEPTEMBER 26

TOPS. 5-7 p.m. every Monday at the Niles Park District Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard Street, Niles. This not-for-profit weight loss organization meets every Monday. Visitors are welcome.

For more information contact Sandie at 847-691-7122.

Police and Fire Department Tour. 12 (noon) to 4:30 p.m.

Join Tim and other staff from the Village of Niles as we tour the Niles Police Department and Niles Fire Department.

You’ll get the chance to see the Police Department’s firing range and lock-up, so of the fire equipment and speak with real police officers and fire fighters.

We will be using the Niles Free Bus, so it won’t wait if you’re late. Cost: Free, Min/Max: 8/15, Registration Deadline: Friday, September 21.

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 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 6960761.

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.

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, 847723-4765 or Dorene Wlodarski, 847-296-2470.

TOPS Club. 8:30-10 a.m. every Tuesday at the Feldman Rec Center, 8800 W. Kathy Lane, Niles. Lose weight with TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly.

Everyone is welcome. Call Dorene Wlodarski, 847-2962470 or Lenore Lunquist, 847729-2530 for more information.

Old Time Movies. Sundays at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Niles Historical Society. Come watch the films of Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Laurel and Hardy.

“Nick Blasé: The Prince of Niles.” 7 to 8:45 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 West Oakton Street, Niles.

Chicago journalist and editor, Andrew Schneider,presents a lecture based on his new book, chronicling the political career of the legendary Niles Mayor, Nick Blase.

SEPTEMBER 27 Rock Paper Scissors Tournament. 5:30 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library.

For grades 1-6. Choose wisely and you could be the grand champion of the library’s annual Back to School Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament.

Competitors compete by grade level, and grade-level winners compete in the final round.

Registration begins at 5:30 p.m., with the competition beginning at 6 p.m.

Lyric Opera Lecture: Elektra by Richard Strauss.

7 to 8 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 West Oakton Street, Niles. Learn about the operas, the composers, and the performances while listening to excerpts from recordings of the operas in the 2012-2113 schedule. Lectures are presented by docents of Lyric’s awardwinning Education Corps.

Travel Film: Norway’s West - Fjords & Bergen/Baltic Sisters: Helsinki & Tallinn.

2 to 3 p.m. at the Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge. Travel to Norway and sail under towering fjord cliffs, hike on icy glaciers and explore remote farm hamlets. Then we roam through Helsinki, Finland’s neo-classical old town and tour post-Soviet Tallinn, Estonia, full of medieval charm.

SEPTEMBER 29 The Yo Yo Man. 2-3 p.m. at the

Calendar Morton Grove Public Library.

Barry North, Yo Yo Champion, will entertain the entire family with his terrific trips and amazing stunts. Free tickets available for library cardholders beginning Sunday prior to the event.

World Languages Celebration. 1 to 3:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 West Oakton Street, Niles. Have fun at the library and learn what the library has for you. Enjoy activities and refreshments for the whole family. Take a guided tour of the library with a certified interpreter from the ELL (English Language Learner) Parent Center in Skokie. Interpreted tours will be offered in Polish, Spanish, Gujrati, Hindi, Urdu, Russian, Bosnian, Serbian, Croatian, and Korean languages.

4 Wheels & Fall Fun. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Maine Park Leisure Center. Climb on and explore your favorite vehicles including fire engines, police cars, and tractors! Enjoy fall games, crafts, fall food and many other activities. Fall fun for everyone!

All children ages 2 and up must be registered and accompanied by an adult.

SEPTEMBER 30 Fourth Annual International Celebration.

2 to 4 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 West Oakton Street, Niles. Enjoy an international extravaganza featuring dance performances from around the world and a complimentary food tasting sponsored by local restaurants.

OCTOBER 1 Aqua Fit - Free Fitness Class. 7 to 8 p.m. at the Park Ridge Community Center. Aqua Fit - Cardio and strength workout in the pool using resistance bands, water barbells, noodles and more. Grab your suit and join us in the pool!

OCTOBER 3 Downton Abbey : Centuries in the Making. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 West Oakton Street, Niles.

Landscape historian Barbara Geiger presents an illustrated lecture on the development of British estates like Downton Abbey and why the aristocratic lifestyle they represented became unsupportable.

Meet with Congresswoman

S c h a k o w s k y ’ s Representative. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge. A member of U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky’s Evanston office will be at the Library every Wednesday morning from 9:00 a.m. to Noon to answer your questions about government, health care, retirement issues, Social Security, Medicare, Veteran’s benefits, Immigration Visas, and anything else related to Federal benefits.

OCTOBER 4 Reading with Rover. 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 West Oakton Street, Niles. Does your child need to build confidence when reading out loud?

Our friendly dogs are great listeners, always positive and always fun to cuddle with!

Grades K and up (beginning to advanced readers, in room without parents). Call 847663-6622 or drop by to sign up for a 20 minute slot. For more information email dgraham@ nileslibrary.org.

OCTOBER 5 Friends of Saint Benedict Annual Fundraiser. 11 a.m. at the North Shore Country Club at 1340 Glenview Road, Glenview.

The Friends of Saint benedict is a volunteer organization committed to raising funds for Saint Benedict Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, 6930 West Touhy Avenue, Niles. Book dramatist Jenny Riddle depicts “In Character” the lives of famous people, performing her one-woman shows in a variety of venues for more than ten years. The boutique will feature Sandra Noble with her “one of a kind” jewelry creations. Diane Chikos will be showing her unique collection of hand-made Fiber and Baby Wear items. The highlight of the afternoon will be the Grand Raffle, Raffle of the Day and Wine Raffle. Tickets for all raffles will be available at the luncheon.All prizes donated and 100% of the proceeds from this event will remain at Saint Benedict Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and used to enrich the lives of the clergy and residents who make their home there. Luncheon tickets are $45. For further information call Saint Benedict Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at 847647-0003 or Loretta Hewicker at 847-965-0542 or Clare Franzese at 847-234-5218.

OCTOBER 6 Maine Township Community Garage Sale. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of Maine Township Town Hall, 1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge.

This annual event, organized by the MaineStay Department of Maine Township, benefits the MaineStay Adventure Camp for disadvantaged youth and the Township’s emergency food pantry. For more information, visit www. mainetownship.com.

Moovin’ and Groovin’ (Ages 2 to 4). 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. An active class that includes music, dancing, musical instruments, and more!

New Release Movie - Red Tails. 2 to 4:15 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 West Oakton Street, Niles. Red Tails - In 1944 Italy, a squadron of black pilots are finally given the chance to prove themselves in the sky, even as they battle discrimination on the ground. PG-13.

Plug into The Past with Ancestry Library Edition.

10to 11:30 a.m. at the Park Ridge Public Library, 20 S. Prospect Ave., Park Ridge.

Hands-on computer class to demonstrate how to use the database Ancestry Library Edition. Learn about the genealogy collections it offers and how to search for family records. Searching this resource is only available at the library. Students can try their own family searching at the end of class as time permits.

Solar Tour. 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Departs from Wildwood Nature Center. Travel with us to various Chicago-land stops on a self-guided event that demonstrates how Illinois homes and businesses are using solar, wind, geothermal, passive solar design, and energy efficiency to be energy independent.

Meet likeminded neighbors and listen to the owners’ stories about why they chose renewable energy and their experiences.

Perfect trip if you are planning to install a system or are looking to learn more about renewable energy! Please bring a lunch or money for lunch.

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flow, just let it go. There is a tendency to watch every penny in the early part of the week and this can be a very good thing unless you take economy too far. Relax more.

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You are not a robot.

Process and refine technical data and be organized and precise - but don’t lose the human touch. You are at your best working in a team this week.

Dream a little dream about a more satisfying career, financial security or improved working conditions.

Career, however, might take a back seat to family or social life in the upcoming week.

If you are wily, you will win a battle of the wits. Although you will often be seen as a creative thinker in the week ahead, be sure you don’t offer assurances based on wishful thinking or unverified facts.

If you can’t control the flow, just let it go. There is a tendency to watch every penny in the early part of the week and this can be a very good thing unless you take economy too far. Relax more.

Be sure to get adequate rest when you feel driven to excel.

Those with high expectations sometimes burn the candle at both ends. Schedule some down time in the week to come to balance industriousness.

Positive thinking can be inspiring and empowering. People listen to your every word. Wait until the second half of the week to make major purchases or to put your inventive ideas into motion.

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Join groups that gather for a common cause. When starved for attention, meet up with people who enrich your life by offering food for thought. Whenever you speak this week, others will listen.

The ideas and whimsical notions you have today might not be viable. Later in the week, however, you might receive an unexpected opportunity to change your life for the better by another means.

Batten down the hatches. Top off the weekend by getting your closets organized or the bills filed away. In the week ahead, you will have much better things to focus on that will fill up your calendar.

Pass up a penchant for momentary thrills. In the week ahead, someone might invite you to try something daring or encourage you to engage in hazardous activities. Trust that finances will fall in place.

Joining a book club or other group might change your luck.

Get involved in outside activities. Your social life might seem like a lost cause, but don’t worry.

Things will improve in the week to come.

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INSIDE: New regional could benefit Notre Dame golf, page 12; Ryder Cup coming to Chicagoland area, page 13

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James, Dons run over St. Viator

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

In Week 4, Chris James scampered for 243 yards and scored three touchdowns en route to the Dons’ ESCC triumph versus Marian Catholic.

His encore performance last Friday in front of a homecoming crowd at Notre Dame was even better.

The junior tailback surpassed 200 yards for the second straight week.This time,he racked up more than 250 yards against St. Viator and scored six touchdowns— including a third-quarter TD where he jetted 95 yards—to lead the Dons (4-1, 2-0) to their third consecutive victory, 49-20.

That 95-yard jaunt, coming with 4:20 to go in the third quarter, proved to be the backbreaker for St.Viator, which, like Notre Dame, entered the matchup with a 3-1 record. James darted through a hole up the middle and left Lion defenders in the dust for a 42-14 lead.

“The offensive line has been opening up holes for me so they’re making my job a little bit easier,” said James, who’s chalked up 100-or-more yards in each of the Dons’ first five games. “The holes are there, so I give most of my thanks to God and to my offensive line.

“It was amazing, especially in front of our home fans on Homecoming. It was great to win.”

Notre Dame’s offensive line consists of seniors Bobby Deleonardis, Nick Bargione, Mike Maligranda and Sean Nicholson, along with junior Mike Mulcrone.

“The holes are there,and you get a kid like that in the open field, it’s over,” said Dons head coach Mike Hennessey. “They’ve done a great job.A lot of those guys are playing two sides of the ball, too.We’ve got

UP NEXT @ Nazareth

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Who to watch: Chris James RB (Notre Dame) Jake Bartels QB (Nazareth)

some really good senior linemen and that’s made a difference.”

St. Viator struck first and grabbed a 7-0 lead, but James enabled the Dons to pull ahead 14-7 on TD runs of 1 and 22 yards.

The Lions then knotted the score at 14-all following a 14-yard pass from quarterback Bobby Calmeyn to wideout John Balas.

But James and the Dons struck for two quick scores towards the end of the first half. A 14-yard James run with 3:07 to go made it 21-14. James also was on the receiving end of a 19-yard TD pass from quarterback Dan Nagode, giving Notre Dame a 28-14 lead at the break.’

The Dons increased their advantage to 35-14 on James’ 2-yard TD run at 6:18 of the third quarter. Matt Galloway added a 1-yard touchdown during the fourth quarter.

Not to be overlooked is the Dons’ defense, which, according to linebacker Tom Sora, settled down after experiencing some first-quarter jitters.

“That first series, I think it we were just kind of jittery,” Sora said.

“Everyone was kind of trying to get those jitters out and they came out and scored quick. Our offense had our back on that and came down and scored.

“We started playing our game and got into a rhythm. We started coming up with stops and we just

Mike Sandrolini/Bugle Staff

Notre Dame junior defensive back Pat Cravens (1) tries to fight off a block by St. Viator’s Brian Peters (2) while attempting to tackle a St. Viator running back Friday night.

got the ball back in the offense’s hands.”

The Dons’ 4-1 start is a complete 180-degree turnaround compared to last fall when they began the season 0-3. Hennessey likes where Notre Dame is at, record-wise, but knows the second half of its schedule will be rugged. It starts Friday when the Dons host Nazareth (2-3), a Class 6A quarterfinalist last

season that’s ranked eighth in the latest Associated Press poll.

The Roadrunners defeated Notre Dame, 42-13, in 2011.

Notre Dame finishes with Marist, Joliet Catholic and Carmel in that order.

“Our schedule is a reverse of last year and we’ve got some tough teams,” Hennessey said. “Nazareth is a tremendously talented club.

“We know what we have to do,

but this is a week-by-week thing.

We’d like to think that we can kind of continue to do that and maybe be a factor in the conference race.

In order to do that, you’ve just got to take it one step at a time.”

•Niles West certainly has a special season in the works.

The Wolves’ 13-0 blanking of Waukegan last Friday night See JAMES, page 15

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Sports

New regional could bode well for Dons

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Prep golf’s second season is just around the corner, and Dons coach Bob Beckman is optimistic about the possibility of his team

BOYS GOLF going where no Notre Dame club has gone before: to the sectional meet.

In previous years, the Dons have butted heads against the

likes of top-tier Class 3A teams such as New Trier, Loyola and Evanston during regional play.

This season, however, the Dons are in a new regional, hosted

by Glenbrook South. Beckman believes Glenbrook North is likely the strongest team in this field, but after that, second and third place is open for the taking.

Beckman likes his team’s chances of securing one of those positions, and with it, a berth at the New Trier sectional.

“If these kids play to their ability, they can be the first group to ever get out of regionals,” he said.“This school has never had a golf team advance to sectionals and they’re in a position to do that if they play well.

“I think we have the skill and the talent to do it. It’s just on the shoulders of the kids now. Now everything is geared towards tournament play.”

Notre Dame put together a strong showing in an ESCC triangular meet with St. Viator and See DONS, page 15

Mike Sandrolini/Bugle Staff

Notre Dame sophomore Kyle Kolodziej watches the flight of his shot from the fairway during the Dons’ ESCC triangular meet.

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Ryder Cup hits Chicagoland

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

For the first time in its history, the Ryder Cup is headed to Illinois.

GOLF The 39th edition of the Ryder Cup, which features the top players from the United States against the top players from Europe, takes place this week, with the opening round beginning Friday at Medinah Country Club in Medinah.

Nine of the top 10 players in the world will be competing on golf’s biggest stage.

The United States holds a 2511 advantage with two ties, but many of those wins came just against Great Britain. Since the change to the whole continent of Europe, the Europeans have an

8-7 advantage and have won six of eight.

However, the U.S. won the past time at home in 2008 in Louisville.

It will kick off Friday at 7:20 a.m., with the first foursomes match of the day. There will be four foursome matches both Friday and Saturday morning beginning at 7:20 with tee times spaced by 15 minutes.The lineups were unknown at press time.

Foursome matches are comprised of teams of two competing against each other, hole by hole, where the players take alternate shots.

Play resumes in the afternoon, beginning at 12:05 each of the first two days with four four ball matches. This is where teams of two each play their own ball and use the best score on that hole as Photo Illustration by Mark Gregory/Bugle Staff

See CUP, page 15

America’s Bubba Watson (left) and Euorpe’s Sergio Garcia are set to compete in the Ryder Cup at Medinah.

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sPorts DONS Continued from page 12

FOOTBALL 1. Bolingbrook 2. Maine South 3. JCA 4. Niles West 5. Benet 6. Plainfield North 7. Notre Dame

TENNIS 1. Benet 2. Downers South 3. Maine South 4. Lockport 5. Plainfield North 6. Downers North 7. Joliet

BOYS SOCCER 1. Benet 2. Maine South 3. Downers South 4. Downers North 5. Notre Dame 6. Joliet Central 7. Romeoville

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 1. Benet 2. JCA 3. Niles West 4. Downers South 5. Lockport 6. Minooka 7. Plainfield North

BOYS CROSS 1. Plainfield South 2. Minooka 3. Plainfield East 4. Maine South 5. Niles West 6. Notre Dame 7. Downers North

GIRLS CROSS 1. Maine South 2. Downers North 3. Downers South 4. Minooka 5. Lockport 6. Plainfield North 7. Plainfield Central Rankings are compiled by Mark Gregory and Scott Taylor.

Joliet Catholic last week at Mission Hills Country Club in Northbrook.

The Dons finished just five strokes behind St. Viator (158-163), while Joliet Catholic was third (179).

Sophomore Kyle Kolodziej continued his solid play for the Dons, shooting a team-leading 38—one stroke shy of tying for medalist honors. Kolodziej has been the medalist in six meets this season and runner-up three times.

He credits improved putting as a key to his successful play.

“I worked (on putting) at the beginning of the year with our assistant coach (Pat Smith),” Kolodziej said. “I fixed my putting stroke and that definitely helped me a lot.”

Junior Sean Furman followed with a 40, and classmate Will Clark added a 41. John Draths, also a junior, finished with a 44; sophomore David Steinle had a 45.

They, along with Kolodziej, make up the team’s nucleus.

“I’m pleased with the season,” Beckman said. “We’ll have a winning season. It’s not always about winning but it’s always about building a program and I’ve got a lot of good kids. The nice thing is they’re all back next year so that’ll be a plus.”

CUP Continued from page 13 their team score.

Sunday’s play begins at 11:03 in 11 minute intervals between tee times. All 12 team members will compete in singles matches on that day to determine the winner.

When it comes down to experience, Europe has the advantage. Of its 12 players, 11 of them have competed in a Ryder Cup, as Nicolas Colsaerts is the only newcomer on the roster.The

JAMES Continued from page 11 gives them their first 5-0 start in school history. What’s more, the Wolves have become eligible for postseason play for the first time since 2004.

Connor Lee booted a 25-yard field goal in the first quarter to put Niles West (5-0, 1-0) in front 3-0, and added a 32-yarder during the fourth quarter. In the second

•Niles West picked up a 166-178 CSL crossover dual meet victory over district rival Niles North on Sept. 18.The Wolves’ Brandon Moy was medalist with a 39.

GIRLS GOLF Maine South got a 39 from medalist Katie Krall that lifted the Hawks to a 169-193 victory over Rolling Meadows on Sept. 18. The Hawks took fifth with a 345 at the CSL meet held Sept. 20 at Sunset Valley Golf Course. New Trier (316) won the meet. Krall again led all Maine South golfers with an 85, followed by Leia Atas and Kelly McCome (both 86s) and Annie Krall (88).

•Resurrection topped Queen of Peace 210-219 on Sept. 20 with Lauren King’s 48 leading the way for the Bandits.

VOLLEYBALL Maine South ran into highly touted New Trier in CSL South action Sept. 18. The Hawks won the first game over the Trevians 2523, but New Trier (14-0), took the last two games 25-23 and 25-18, to win the match. Anna Kinell led the Hawks in kills with 11, and Pat Wardynski added nine. Kirsten Lee contributed 13 assists.

•Niles West upped its CSL South record to 3-0 (13-4 overall) with a 25-23, 25-17 victory against

THE BUGLE SEPTEMBER 27, 2012 Evanston on Sept. 19. Olivia Rusek did the job again up front for the Wolves, pounding down 12 kills while Felicia Phan recorded 14 assists. The Wolves made quick work of Deerfield 25-13, 25-11 on Sept. 20 as Krista Grunst led the team in kills with 13. Phan and Molly Morello had 14 and 10 assists, respectively.

BOYS SOCCER Maine East welcomed star senior forward Rami Dajani back to the lineup with a 3-0 shutout of Deerfield. Dajani, who’s missed several games with hip flexor, abductor and ankle injuries, didn’t score a goal, but teammates Matt Coronado and Alex Lulek did.

Coronado netted two goals and Lulek had the other. Meanwhile, goalkeeper David Patyk recorded 10 saves.

On Sept. 20, Dajani tallied two goals, but the Demons lost at Highland Park, 4-2.

•Niles West and Glenbrook South played to a 1-1 tie on Saturday.The Wolves grabbed a 1-0 lead after a scoreless first half on Amir Louaibi’s goal eight minutes into the second half,but Glenbrook South scored late for the tie.

GIRLS TENNIS Maine South swept the doubles competition and won two singles

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matches en route to stopping Evanston, 6-1, on Sept. 18. Leigh Friedman and Randi Wind won at No.1 and No.2 singles,respectively, for the Hawks.The doubles teams of Nicole Kitsuse and Meghan Salgia (No. 1), Nicole Dinkel and Claudia Aniol (No. 2), Gabi Lojewski and Marisa Sclafani (No. 3) and Lauren Zydowsky and Caroline Borowski (No. 4) also won.

•Niles West’s only victory in its 6-1 loss to Evanston on Sept. 20 came from the No. 1 doubles team of Kristine Park and Alexa Bits (6-3, 7-6).

•Resurrection was nipped 4-3

by Maine West in a nonconference match that took place on Sept.

20. Sarah SiFuentes and Theresa Breen won at Nos. 1 and 2 singles, respectively. The No. 4 doubles team, Kaitlyn Gaede and Alexa Akana, won their match as well.

GIRLS SWIMMING Maine South (410 points) finished second to host Downers North (488) at the nine-team Trojan Team Challenge on Saturday. Individually for the Hawks, Jenna Zitkus placed second and third in the 100-yard butterfly and 100 backstroke, respectively, while Erin Patrick (200 individual medley) and Hannah Ferstel (50 freestyle) had third-place finishes. mike@buglenewspapers.com

other members include the top two players in the world in Rory McIlroy (1-1-2 in Ryder Cup) and Luke Donald (8-2-1), as well as Sergio Garcia (14-6-4), Peter Hanson (1-2), Martin Kaymer (21-1), Paul Lawrie (3-1-1), Graeme McDowell (4-2-2), Francesco Molinari (0-2-1), Ian Poulter (83), Justin Rose (3-1) and Lee Westwood (16-11-6).

Meanwhile, the U.S. players don’t have nearly as much success.

In fact, it has four newcomers and none of the veterans have a winning record in the Ryder Cup. The U.S. team features

newcomers Keegan Bradley,Jason Dufner,Webb Simpson and Brandt Snedeker, as well as returners Jim Furyk (8-15-4), Dustin Johnson (1-3), Zach Johnson (3-3-1), Matt Kuchar (1-1-2), Phil Mickelson (11-17-6), Steve Stricker (3-3-1), Bubba Watson (1-3) and Tiger Woods (13-14-2).

A bit of positive news for the Americans is that Woods twice won the PGA Championship at Medinah (1999, 2006).

Mickelson is making his ninth appearance in the Ryder Cup, while Furyk is making his eight trip to the Ryder Cup for the U.S., while Westwood is competing for

the eighth time for Europe.

In 2010 the Europeans won at home 14.5-13.5 to take back the cup from the Americans.That means the Americans will need 14.5 points to take back the cup this weekend, while Europe will just need half the points (14) to retain the cup.

Opening festivities take place on Thursday at 4 p.m. at closing ceremonies are scheduled for around 5:30 p.m. Sunday.

The Golf Channel and NBC are expected to have more than 60 hours of total coverage during the week.

quarter, defensive back Tommy Williams picked off a pass and returned it 11 yards for Niles West’s only touchdown.

The Wolves’ fifth straight victory sets up a battle of undefeated CSL South teams Friday night. They’ll visit high-flying Maine South (5-0, 1-0).

•Maine South’s Matt Alviti once again displayed his versatility in last Friday’s 45-14 win over New Trier, passing for two touchdowns and rushing for two scores.

Alviti tossed TD passes to John

Solari (12 yards) and George Sajenko (7), and reached the end zone himself on runs of 2 and 55 yards. All told, Alviti passed for more than 200 yards and rushed for more than 100.

Anthony Mitchell and Luke Durbin also scored on 1-yard runs, and John Oberheide kicked a 26yard field goal to account for the rest of Maine South’s points.

•Maine East, after starting the year 2-0, dropped its third consecutive contest, this one to Niles North, 56-13, in its CSL

North opener. The Demons came within a touchdown of Niles North (14-7) after Aimar Dankha recovered a botched Niles North snap in the end zone on a punt attempt. However, the Vikings surged ahead 28-7 at halftime and never looked back.

Javed Lukovic, who missed the previous two games with a sprained ankle, returned to the Maine East lineup and scored the Demons’ other touchdown on a 2-yard run in the third quarter.

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Edwards guides Trojans past Mustangs

By Matt Le Cren Contributing Writer

A kid named Edwards is under center and Downers Grove North is winning football games.

If that sounds familiar, it’s because it has happened before.

Sophomore Dave Edwards is in just his second season playing quarterback, but already he is adding to his extended family’s illustrious name.

Edwards rushed 25 times for 147 yards and a touchdown and passed for another score Friday night as the host Trojans (4-1) beat cross-town rival Downers Grove South 27-20 at Carstens Field.

“It feels great, especially for our seniors,” Edwards said. “We played extremely hard, so this feels great.”

Edwards is the cousin of former Downers North greats Tom and Garrett Edwards. Tom quarterbacked the Trojans to the Class 7A state semifinals in 2003 and the following year Garrett led them to the Class 8A state championship, the first in school history. Garrett, who later played in the Rose Bowl as a safety at Illinois, was at the helm the last time North beat South, back in 2005. “[They told me] just run hard and try not to turn the ball over,” Edwards said.

The 6-6 ½, 210-pound Edwards is much taller than most option quarterbacks, but it didn’t stop him from becoming the first sophomore to start at quarterback for North since Brian Pindar in 1985. His three-yard touchdown run with 8:16 left in the third quarter put the Trojans ahead 13-0 and he ably directed

North’s offense to 383 total yards, including 317 on the ground.

Kyle Leto rushed 10 times for 95 yards, including a 45-yard touchdown run two plays after Mike Zebold’s 11-yard run pulled Downers South (1-4) to within 13-7. Brandon Salter added 71 yards on 11 carries, highlighted by a nine-yard scoring run that opened the scoring late in the first quarter.

“Dave is playing real well,” Downers North coach John Wander said. “He made a couple mistakes tonight, but he also made some great plays.”

One of the latter came with 10:49 to go in the fourth quarter when he hit Richard Olekanma in stride for a 16-yard TD pass to extend the Trojans’ lead to 27-7.

Edwards completed 4 of 8 passes for 66 yards, all to Olekanma.

“I learn on the job,” said Edwards, who was a right guard and defensive end in junior high. “It’s a great experience. I love all these guys. They’re great teammates. They all support me, especially in practice and in crunch time. If I turn the ball over they’re extremely supportive.”

One of those turnovers came with 4:04 left when he was stripped from behind by South’s Javon Turner at the Mustang 2 following a 48-yard run. The Mustangs recovered the ball in the end zone, then drove 80 yards to pull within 27-20 when Zebold tossed a 31-yard touchdown pass to Turner with 2:05 remaining.

But the Trojans recovered the onside kick and ran out the clock to move to within one game of equaling their combined win total from the last three seasons, when they posted a 5-22 mark.

“Players turn it around,”

Wander said.“Our junior class is a blessed class and we’ve got three sophomores that are playing for us and our seniors have brought great leadership and that’s what’s got it back.”

“It started in the off-season,” Edwards said. “We worked extremely hard in the off-season and our attention to detail has improved a lot. Me, I’m just trying to be a leader and do the best I can and not turn the ball over.

Our offensive line did a great job tonight, so it was a fun night.”

Zebold completed 16 of 24 passes for 174 yards and two touchdowns, but for the second straight week the Mustangs had to play without key starters in the first half due to disciplinary reasons.The result was a paltry 30 yards of offense before halftime.

Downers South now must win all of its remaining games in order to avoid its first losing season since 1983. The Mustangs have missed the playoffs only once in John Belskis’ 24 years as head coach.

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Dave Edwards led the way for Downers North in a 27-20 win over Downers South.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK Nominees Dave Edwards, Downers North 147 rush yards, 2 total TDs John Kosirog, Plainfield South 265 rushing yards, 3 TDs Chris James, Notre Dame 265 rushing yards, 6 TDs Aaron Bailey, Bolingbrook 156 rush yards, 4-4 passing, 3 TD Go to buglenewspapers.com to vote for your winner!

Last week’s results Corbet Oughton Minooka

Jay Roberts Plainfield North

43%

29% Kaylon Miller Downers South

14%

Matt Alviti Maine South

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Happy Native American Day! It can sometimes seem a long way from Labor Day to Halloween. During that twomonth-long stretch, it can feel like not much is happening in the form of those nonreligious, nationally celebrated holidays that give us a good reason to celebrate by cooking something special.

Sure, we’ve got Columbus Day coming in just over a week.That Italian-American celebration certainly allows everyone the opportunity to indulge in pasta or pizza if they like.

But I’ve just recently discovered that the season is here for another holiday worth observing. It’s one that lovers of all things American, and of

good food, can celebrate: N a t i v e American Day. Here in California, where I live, none other than Gov. Ronald Reagan signed an official state resolution in 1968 calling for the holiday to be observed on the fourth Friday of September; and, with the usual speed at which government moves, thirty years later the state legislature made it official.

A couple of other states have passed similar measures, and I hope that it’s only a matter

of time before its observation spreads.

After all, the Indians were the first Americans, the native culture of our continent. And, from my perspective as a chef, there is so much about Native Americans for which I have to be thankful. Without them and the early gathering and cultivation they practiced, we wouldn’t have such ingredients as corn, beans, tomatoes, squashes, chili peppers, and various kinds of berries, among other produce. Of course, they hunted and even domesticated turkeys -- which some early American legislators, including Ben Franklin, preferred to name the national bird over the eagle.

So please allow me to suggest that this coming Friday, you celebrate Native American Day with a home-cooked meal featuring your favorite indigenous ingredients. Two of mine, beans and tomatoes, contribute their special character to my satisfying, colorful, and delicious recipe for a one-dish meal: Pan-Seared Fish Fillets with White Bean Ragout and Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette.

Though there are three separate elements to this recipe, as the name suggests, each is very simple to prepare. You start out by cooking the beans, which you should first pick through the evening before to remove any stones or debris,

and then soak overnight in cold water. Then, as they near the end of cooking, you can quickly stir up the tomato vinaigrette.

Finally, you quickly pan-sear the fish fillets in a little olive oil, and assemble the dish just before serving.

The recipe makes a spectacular main course for a casual dinner party or a family supper alike.

And, as a bonus, with the garlic and basil it includes you can also feel perfectly confident serving it again a week or so later, for Columbus Day! (c) 2012 WOLFGANG PUCK WORLDWIDE, INC. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

PAN-SEARED FISH FILLETS WITH WHITE BEAN RAGOUT AND CHERRY TOMATO VINAIGRETTE Serves 6

WHITE BEAN RAGOUT: 1 pound dried cannellini beans, soaked in water overnight 1/4 pound bacon, cut into large chunks 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 large organic carrots, cut into 1/4-inch dice 2 organic celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1 large red onion, cut into 1/4-inch dice 1/4 cup finely chopped garlic 3 tablespoons tomato paste 2 bunches organic spinach, thoroughly washed, stems removed 2 cups vegetable broth or organic chicken broth 1 tablespoon kosher salt 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

CHERRY TOMATO VINAIGRETTE: 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon kosher salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper 1 pint ripe cherry tomatoes, quartered 1/4 cup chopped sun-dried tomatoes 6 large basil leaves, stacked rolled, and thinly sliced lengthwise into chiffonade strips PAN-SEARED FISH: 6 fresh fillets sea bass or other mild, firm-fleshed white fish, each 6 to 8 ounces 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil Kosher salt

Freshly ground white or black pepper First, prepare the White Bean Ragout.Thoroughly drain the soaked beans. In a large saucepan over medium-high heat, saute the bacon over medium heat until it renders some of its fat and begins to brown slightly along the edges. Add the drained beans and 5 cups of fresh cold water.

Bring to a boil over high heat; then, reduce the heat to a brisk simmer and continue cooking for 45 minutes.

Place a colander over a large heatproof bowl and drain the beans, reserving the cooking liquid. Pick out and discard the pieces of bacon.

Heat the olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add the carrots, celery,

onion, and garlic and saute, stirring frequently, until the onion is translucent, about 8 minutes.

In a small bowl, blend the tomato paste with 1/2 cup cold water. Add the mixture to the vegetables in the saucepan along with drained beans, cooking liquid, and broth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer briskly, partially covered, until the beans are tender and the mixture has reduced by about one fourth, about 20 minutes.

Once you have begun cooking the fish, stir in the spinach leaves and simmer until they wilt, about 3 minutes.

While the beans are reducing, prepare the Cherry Tomato Vinaigrette: In a large bowl, whisk together the olive oil,

vinegar, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Stir in the fresh and sun-dried tomatoes and the basil. Set aside.

For the fish, brush the fillets on both sides with 1 tablespoon oil and season with salt and pepper. In a heavy skillet large enough to hold all the fillets, heat the remaining 2 tablespoons oil over mediumhigh heat. Add the fillets and cook until the fish flakes easily when tested with a fork but is still moist at the center, 3 to 5 minutes per side depending on thickness.

To serve, ladle the white bean mixture into each of 6 large heated soup plates.

With a large metal spatula, carefully transfer a fish fillet to each plate. Spoon the tomato vinaigrette on top of each fillet. Serve immediately.

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Fixing rejection at the office Q. I’m the one at work no one likes. I’m the one that’s hard to get along with, yet I am always respectful and nice to everyone.

I am not a gossiper. This has been going on my whole work life. Within one to two weeks of starting a new job, it feels as though whatever “test” I have been given, I failed. And anything after that is just people putting up with me because I’m very good at what I do.Any advice?

A. Yes, you are clearly not just very good at what you do but also smart enough to know you can learn what you don’t know. Now you need to find some resources to learn people skills.

People skills are not a mystical or genetic gift bestowed on us by a capricious universe. People skills are just the same as learning a software program.

Yes, there are people who seem “naturally” talented at dealing with others. If you had parents who had great interpersonal skills, they modeled and taught you people skills.

Most of us, unfortunately, learned to deal with people from family members who use conflict

techniques like pouting, yelling or getting even. We rarely learned how to be assertive or ask for what we want in a way that makes others want to help us.

If you wanted to speak a language, you’d find someone to teach you. You could also read books, but you would know you need to practice with a live human.

Like a foreign language, the skills you need can be learned from psychotherapists and executive coaches.You can also take classes.

When you look for a mentor, realize that not all teachers are created equal. Interview a person you are considering by asking exactly how they would fix some of the problems you have with people. If they cannot give you dialogues to use, don’t work with them.

The old adage, “Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach,” is absolutely wrong when it comes to picking an interpersonal coach.

If your potential coach’s career

or personal life looks like a train wreck, they have nothing to offer you. Look for people who have handled some serious adversity, conflict and challenges with effectiveness and grace.

The fact you are humble, aware of your weaknesses, and asking for help bodes very well for you to change from the person no one likes to the person everyone wants to work with. Emotional intelligence (EQ), unlike actual IQ, is not set at birth but learned in life.

You are currently very good at your job; now you just need to set your sights on learning to become very good at people.

(Daneen Skube, Ph.D., executive coach, trainer, therapist and speaker, also appears as the FOX Channel’s “Workplace Guru” each Monday morning. She’s the author of “Interpersonal Edge: Breakthrough Tools for Talking to Anyone, Anywhere, About Anything” (Hay House, 2006).

You can contact Dr. Skube at www. interpersonaledge.com or 1420 NW Gilman Blvd., #2845, Issaquah, WA 98027. Sorry, no personal replies.)

(c) 2012 INTERPERSONAL EDGE DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

Handling the severance Dear Dave, I’m an accountant, and my company is experiencing layoffs. I just learned that I’ll be losing my job in four weeks.

I’ll receive a severance check, but I have no other savings set aside. Should I use some of the severance to pay off debt, or hold on to that money as long as I can?

Frank Dear Frank, I’d hang on to that money and pile up as much other cash as I possibly could. Right now, the most important worries are food, lights, water and shelter.

Debt is not on the list. We need to take care of your basic survival needs first and make that money stretch as far as it will go.

There are two bright spots in this scenario. One, you know the wolf is going to be sniffing around the door, and that gives you time to prepare.The second thing is you’re an accountant, and that’s a very marketable skill. Lots of companies are going to be looking for your kind of expertise as we slowly turn the corner and come out of this recession.

Here’s another thing. The better financial cushion you

have during this time, the better you’ll do when interviewing for other jobs. Things will be tight, but if you’ve saved and budgeted your money well, you won’t come off as needy or desperate.

You can be confident in your abilities to add value to a different company, instead of being all freaked out and begging for a job.

Then, once you’re settled into someplace new, you can start writing checks out of the remainder of the severance money and your first couple of paychecks to catch up on things!

—Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership.

The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 5 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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Get Your Political Opinion Heard For most Americans, politics can feel like a spectator sport, especially in an election year when so much news is devoted to the horse race. But there are many ways average citizens can take active and engaged roles in local, state and national politics.

“We can’t just watch from the sidelines,” says Loren J. Enns, author of, “The Sword of Liberty,” a new novel which tells the story of an America where the government has been compromised by a cabal of debt-addicted politicians who must be stopped by regular citizens relying on the power of the Constitution.

“Our founders gave us the emergency authority to reignin the federal government.”

Here are some ways you can make your political voice heard: • Vote: According to Census statistics, only 63 percent of citizens ages 18 years or older voted in the last presidential election. Every election you should go to the polls and

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take your children with you, so they learn an important civics lesson.

• Learn: Read history books to gain perspective and insight.

Study the Constitution thoroughly and know your rights. Use Internet search engines to read up on everything from our founding fathers to current issues.

• “In fact, a long forgotten clause in the U.S. Constitution,

Article 5, can be used to reconvene the Constitutional Convention of 1787 in order to bypass our government and ratify amendments,” says Enns, who is advocating for a new Constitutional Amendment to establish a national initiative process by which citizens could vote on federal legislation and a national recall process by which they could remove

congressmen, senators and even the president from office.

• Meet Your Politicians: Did you know many politicians host open office hours when citizens can visit and have questions and concerns addressed? Find out when visiting hours are and make an appointment. Prepare by writing out what you plan to say. If meeting in person is not possible, write, call or e-mail.

• Stay Informed: Be an educated activist by keeping up with current events. Get news about the economy, health care, taxes and other issues that affect you from a variety of unbiased sources.

“For example, today our national debt is skyrocketing toward $16 trillion,” says Enns. “And every taxpayer’s share is $139,000, with many therefore believing the government is driving America towards bankruptcy.

And regular citizens actually can help change this.”

• Organize: There is strength in numbers. Get your friends together and start an organization.

From the Occupy Wall Street movement to the Tea Party, recent years have seen grassroots organizations rise to national prominence. You can use online resources like Facebook and Twitter to quickly and inexpensively disseminate information about your events and issues you care about.

“Years from now, when history books are written, what will they say about you?” asks Enns, whose new novel “The Sword of Liberty” is being published in paperback and as an eBook, available as a free download through November 6th from Amazon, Apple, Barnes & Noble and www.theswordof liberty.com/ purchasebook.htm.

If you don’t like the status quo, don’t be a passive complainer. Get involved and make a difference!

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Back to school: Financial education (Part One)

By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Media Services

“Investors have a weak grasp of elementary financial concepts,” according to a new report from the Securities Exchange Commission and the Library of Congress that underscores the poor state of financial literacy among Americans. The report finds that many investors do not understand the concept of diversification and are “not fully aware of investment costs and their impact on investment returns.” Back-to-school time is a perfect opportunity to get back to basics and brush up on these core investment concepts.

Diversification means more than simply “don’t put too many eggs in one basket.”The point is not to load up your investment and retirement accounts with a lot of stock funds, but to make sure you have a mix of different types of assets that, over time, act differently from one another.

Niles Senior Center September/October Naturally Active. All programs require advanced registration.

Individuals must be a registered member of the Niles Senior Center to receive the member price. Non members are invited to participate in programs at the non-member price. For more information about membership and programs, contact the Senior Center. For more information about membership and programs, contact the Senior Center at 847-588-8420.

Flu Shots at the NSC by Appointment only.

Tuesday, October 2 and Wednesday, October 3.

Medicare will be billed for seniors receiving Medicare Part B. (Must bring Medicare Card) Non-covered person cost -$20.

Appointments are needed for flu shots. Appointments are available mornings on Oct. 2 & Oct. 3 from 9:30-11:30AM and Afternoons from 1:30-3:30PM. I Love Lucy! Live on Stage at Water Tower Place, Wednesday, Oct. 3, 10:305:00PM $64M/$69NM What a great day at Water

Note that I emphasized “over time,” because when markets crash, investors tend to sell everything in sight (remember fall 2008 through spring 2009?).

Over a longer time horizon, diversification actually works to reduce overall risk levels.

A great example of the efficacy of diversification is the 2000s, also known as the “lost decade” for investors. During the 10-year period from 2000’10, if you had invested only in the S&P 500 index of U.S. stocks and had reinvested all of your dividends, you would have earned an annualized return of 1.4 percent. Since that is less than the rate of inflation for that decade, you would have lost money overall.

The results improve dramatically if you had diversified your investments among different types of stocks and bonds. Carl Richards of The New York Times crunched the numbers and found that if

you had invested in 60 percent stocks (split equally among the S&P 500, the Russell 2000 index of small stocks, the Dow Jones US REIT real estate stock index, the MSCI EAFE international stock index and the MSCI Emerging Markets stock index) and in 40 percent fixed income (Barclays U.S. government intermediate-term bond index), then you would have earned an annualized return of 7.83 percent. How you determine the right investment mix for your portfolio depends on your risk tolerance and how easily you wish to access your funds.

Since the majority of retirement investing is conducted with mutual funds, it’s important to understand how funds work and to take into account the impact of fees and costs on returns. Mutual funds are pooled investments made up of a variety of assets -- U.S. and foreign stocks, bonds, commodities, etc.

Unlike

individual stocks, mutual funds are priced only once per day at the market close.

Funds can be actively or passively managed. Active funds invest in a manner that is consistent with the stated objective of the fund -- i.e., large or small cap, growth or value, U.S. or international.

Passive funds are static baskets of assets, which invest in the companies that comprise a specific index. Changes to the fund only occur when there is a change in the relevant index.

Regardless of whether you buy a no-load fund directly from a fund company or through a broker, you pay an annual management fee to the fund company that is taken out of the dollars in your account.

That fee is a percentage of the assets that you have invested in the fund and varies from fund to fund. Commissions or “loads” are fees that you pay to a broker, adviser, banker or

insurance salesman who sells you a mutual fund. These fees are paid in addition to the annual management fee. Loads are paid in three basic ways: up front when you purchase the fund (A-share); on the back end, when you sell a fund (B-share); or on an ongoing basis while you own the fund (C-share).

Total fees reduce your return, so reducing costs is an easy way to add to your bottom line.

Stay tuned for more “back-tobasics” next week, when I will provide a refresher on how bonds work.

Tower Place! We will arrive early enough to shop and enjoy lunch (on your own at one of the great lunch spots right inside Water Tower Place).

Then you will experience first-hand the new hit musical stage show adapted from the longest-running and most beloved television program in history. You’ll be going back to 1952 where as a member of the studio audience you’ll share in the hilarious and side-splitting antics of that crazy redhead!

There is a reservation deadline of Monday, Sept. 10 for this outing.

Wednesdays, Sept. 17-26, 2:303:30PM $25M/$30NM Instructor: Mary Kussmann

following the performance.

chicken schnitzel, sauerkraut, potatoes, dill carrots, rye bread, and dessert.

Got the Dot? – It Could Save Your Life!

Assist first responders with the information they need.

Become part of the Illinois Dot Program.

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

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

Computer Basics, Mondays &

Little by Little with Nurse, Author, and Founder of Little

by Little – Susan Walsh Thursday, October 5, 1011:00AM $2M/$3NM Susan Walsh, author of Walking in Broken Shoes, a Nurses Account of Haiti and the Earthquake, will be here to talk about the foundation she started, Little by Little, and her experiences in Haiti throughout the catastrophic earthquake on January 12, 2010. While in Haiti with her husband and 21 other team members, the group was providing medical care to hundreds of people in a mountain village 13 miles from downtown Port-Au-Prince.

The devastating earthquake struck as they were leaving the medical clinic for the day, resulting in devastation, injury, and loss of human life.

6Th Annual Variety Show.

Saturday, October 6, 2PM5:00PM Tickets in Advance: $3M/$4.50NM. Tickets at the Door: $5M/$7.50NM See the best of the best! See our friends and neighbors shine as they sing, dance or laugh their way across the stage. Lite refreshments will be served

11Th Annual Pet Parade.

Monday October 8, 1-2 PM Free Welcome all furry, scaled, feathery, winged, hoofed or any other variety of pet to this year’s pet parade. Costumes (for both pets & owners are encouraged). Prizes will be awarded. Pet registration is required.

Oktoberfest Friday, October 19, 11:30AM2:00PM $12M/$17NM Join us as we welcome back the fabulous Die Lustgen Musikanten (Merry Musicians), a traditional German band that will play waltzes, polkas, marches and a variety of German folk songs. Vocals will be in both English and German.

Prior to our entertainment, enjoy a delicious lunch featuring

(Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Editor-atLarge for www.CBSMoneyWatch.com.

She covers the economy, markets, investing or anything else with a dollar sign on her podcast and blog, Jill on Money, as well as on television and radio. She welcomes comments and questions at askjill@ moneywatch.com.)

(c) 2012 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

Annual Birthday Celebration, Wednesday, October 24, 2:003:00PM See SENIOR, page 22

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program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 AM to 4 PM

Continued from page 21 Anyone who has celebrated a birthday or will be celebrating one in 2012, is welcome to join Mayor Bob Callero to this annual birthday celebration complete with cake and raffle prizes. If you are 90 or older and would like to be acknowledged during the celebration, please call the Senior Center (847 588-8420) and put your name on the over 90’s list!

North Shore Senior Center North Shore Senior Center offers programs, classes, activities, and travel opportunities for adults at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center at 6140 Dempster Street, Morton Grove.

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

Better Balance.

Tuesdays & Thursdays through October 25, 2012, from 10 – 10:45 AM This class is designed to enhance core strength, balance, coordination, stability, and flexibility. Balance and stability training can directly improve all aspects of daily living. Assessment with fitness center staff is required at least one week prior to first class.

This exercise class supported in part by a donation from the American Legion Post #134 and runs from September through October 25, 2012, from 10 AM 10:45 AM. Fees are $45 member; $55 member.To register for this

From Macy’s to Monica Monday, September 24 from 1- 2:30 p.m.

When Lazarus Straus immigrated to the United States in 1852 from Germany, little did he imagine that he was beginning a dynasty of merchants, industrialists, public servants, and philanthropists.

This amazing family has created a legacy both in America and in Israel by their multiple talents and generosity, and we are all the beneficiaries. Join us Monday, September 24 from 12:30 p.m. to learn the amazing contributions of different members of this family over the generations, and the surprising connections to some infamous Americans.

Presented by Leah Polin, Former Executive Director, Institute for Jewish Learning. Fees are $8 member; $10 non-member .To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Art & Creativity of Aging- Art & Craft Show Friday September 28, from 10 am – 3 pm Revel in the artistry and craftsmanship of older adults on Friday, September 28 from 10a.m. – 3 p.m! Artisans and crafters will show and sell their works at our Art and Craft Show. Enjoy performances by seasoned local musicians as you browse and chat in this unique celebration of Active Aging Week. Free admission to the show.

If you are an older adult artist and are interested in exhibit space for this event, please contact Loretta Pable at the North Shore Senior Center,

847.470.5223, to inquire about exhibit space.

Obituary

Book Talk: Start a Series.

Wednesday October 3, 2012, from 1 – 2 PM Do you love following your favorite characters from one book to the next? From mysteries to fantasy to romance, there are tons of exciting series available at the library!

Come Wednesday October 3, 2012, from 1 PM – 2 PM. learn about some of our favorites.

Don’t forget your library card, since books will be available for checkout. There is no fee, but please call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 AM to 4 PM to register.

Rose Tomal. Nee Tavolacci

Starved Rock Land & Water Tour Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 8:30am - 4:45pm Revel in the glorious fall color of Starved Rock State Park on Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 8:30am - 4:45pm! This trip features a trolley tour and a river cruise on the “Belle of the Rock,” an authentic paddle wheel boat.

Lunch at the Starved Rock State Park Lodge, all tours, and transportation are included in the trip fee. Fees are $125 member; $150 nonmember. Trip departs from our Morton Grove location at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center, 6140 Dempster Street, Morton Grove. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Understanding Prescription Benefit Plan Options.

Tuesday, October 9, 2012, from 2 – 3 PM It is time to choice your Medicare Prescription Benefit Plan, and Illinois RX is a thing

Rose Tomal. Nee Tavolacci.

Age 93. Loving Wife of the late Carl. Beloved Mother of Ann Maria Walanski and Josephine Henstock.

Cherished Grandmother of Carl (Lyn),Amy, Susan,Andrew (Lynn) Walanski and Monica Henstock.

Great Grandmother of Eva, Luke, Avery, Ashley and New Baby Girl. Loving Sister of Ann Minasola. Fond Aunt of Many. Visitation was Friday

of the past.

Overwhelmed by prescription drug benefit options? In this presentation you will learn how to evaluate your options for prescription drug plans. This program is presented in partnership with the Morton Grove Commission on Aging. There is no fee, but please call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 AM to 4 PM. to reserve your space.

Lunch & A Movie: The Iron Lady.

Thursday, October 10, 2012, from 12:20 – 3:30 PM The Iron Lady is a surprising and intimate portrait of Margaret Thatcher the first and only female Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. One of the 20th century’s most famous and influential women, Thatcher came from nowhere to smash through barriers of gender and class to be heard in a male dominated world.

The film portrays an elderly Margaret Thatcher as she carries on conversations with the imagined presence of her

Sept. 14th from 4PM until 8PM at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles, IL. She was lying in state on Saturday Sept. 15th at Our Lady of Ransom Church 8624 W. Normal Ave. Niles, IL from 12 Noon until funeral Mass 12:30 PM. Interment was at All Saints Cemetery. Rose was a longtime active member of Our Lady Ransom Church. In Lieu of Flowers memorial to the Alzheimer’s Association appreciated.

Funeral Info.

847-966-7302 or www. skajafuneralhomes.com

recently deceased husband, while scenes from her life, from girlhood to British prime minister, intervene.. Rated PG-13. Fee is $6 member, $8 nonmember and includes a delicious lunch. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 AM to 4 PM. Peter O’Toole: My Favorite Year.

Wednesday, October 10, 2012, from 1 - 2:30 PM Although best known for epic dramas like Lawrence of Arabia, in this 1982 film his role called for a deft comic touch as a fading alcoholic swashbuckling movie star slated to appear on a live broadcast of a thinly veiled Sid Caesar show $8 member; $10 non-member . To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 AM to 4 PM. Volunteer Drivers Needed!

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SENIOR Continued from page 22 Escorted Transportation Service (ETS) relies on volunteers to provide rides for ambulatory seniors to/from medical and dental appointments. Volunteer drivers use their own cars and have great flexibility; they can accept or decline any request for transportation.To learn more about this important and rewarding role, please contact Maura Rogan, Director of Volunteer Services and Community Engagement, at 847.784.6052 or mrogan@nssc. org.

Tell your Life Stories!

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

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

The recorded interview is one hour in length and is transferred to CDs for you to keep and/or share. A Life Stories interview makes a wonderful gift to give

or receive! Fee: $40 North Shore Senior Center members; $50 others. To learn more, call 847.784.6085.

Park Ridge Senior Center Something new has been added to the Center’s list of programs … Sit and Get Fit. Starting time is 2:30 on Fridays from September 21 to November 30 at a cost of $62 for members and $77 for nonmembers. This class is perfect for those with compromised knees, hips, shoulders, ankles or back pain. It will include gentle stretching, light weights, and cardio. Participants can stand for a few minutes for balance or stay seated and work at your own pace. Class is 45 minutes long.

Tai Chi for Health: Balance, Posture, Pain, & Arthritis begins an hour earlier, 1:30, Fridays from September to November 30. This class will increase flexibility, muscle strength, heart and lung activity, posture and help prevent falls in this low impact approach to

fitness. The class can be done standing or modified to a chair, practicing at your own pace.

Class is 45 minutes. Cost is $62 for members and $77 for nonmembers.

The next tap class will be starting at 12:30, on Tuedays from September 11 to October 2 at a cost of $10 for members and $15 for non-members. We may not end up dancing like Gene Kelly or Ann Miller, but the class members will learn how to shuffle, flap and ball change.

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 touch with one of the group moderators.

Membership dues for the 2012-2013 year are being accepted. The dues are: single - $45 resident/$63 non-resident and a Couple (must reside in the same household) $68 resident/$97 non-resident.

And attention to current members … bring in a new member and receive a $5 gift card.Ask the front desk for more details.

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