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OCTOBER 17, 2013

Vol. 58 No. 2

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ill. State Rep. arrested at immigration event in d.C.

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By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

ROUGH ROAD AHEAD

STORy By niCK REihER & AlEX hERnAndEZ | mAnAGinG EdiTOR & STAff REPORTER he CMAP Board voted 10 to 4 Oct. 9 against amending its GO TO 2040 plan to include the Illiana corridor project, a nearly 50-mile road from Interstate 55 near Wilmington in Will County to Interstate 65 in Indiana. The project, supported by state officials in Indiana and Illinois, had been on the fast track until CMAP officials late last year chastised the Illinois Department of Transportation for leaving them out of the loop. Since then, CMAP staff have recommended rejecting the plan due to inconsistent financing and economic forecasts. Last week, however, CMAP’s Transportation

Committee supported including the Illiana. The Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Policy Committee, chaired by Illinois Transportation Secretary Ann Schneider, will have the final say at an Oct. 17 meeting. At issue is the possibility of being included in federal transportation funding.The Illiana has been proposed as a public-private partnership project, with the state helping a private investor with securing land and possibly low-cost loans. The CMAP board’s decision wasn’t a surprise, See HIGHWAY, page 5

U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky, D-9th, was arrested Oct. 8 during a Washington D.C. protest pushing for immigration r e f o r m amid the gover nment shutdown. Schakowsky, Rep. Luis Jan Schakowsky Gutierrez, D-Ill., and others were arrested during the demonstration, which took place around 4:15 p.m. Eastern time. “She was participating in an act of civil disobedience,” Schakowsky’s spokesperson Sabrina Singh said on the day of the arrest. The rally was held near the Capitol’s Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in the National Mall,which was technically closed due to the partial government shutdown. However, the National Park Service, which oversees the National Mall, allowed Gutierrez and others to hold the rally, named Camino Americano, on First Amendment grounds. This same exception was granted to veterans visiting the World War II Memorial the previous week. See PROTEST, page 3

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sMOKE Niles to begin smoke testing of sewer lines in village Throughout October and early November the Village of Niles and consulting engineer Hey and Associates will conduct smoke testing of the sanitary sewer system in certain areas of the village. A smoke test survey will assist our inspection crews in locating breaks and defects in our sewer system. This allows us to identify sources of unwanted rainwater (inflow) and ground water (infiltration) that may be entering the village’s sanitary sewer system. Storm water and ground

water entering the sanitary sewer places an unnecessary and expensive burden on the pipes and the sewage treatment facility. It may also cause sewage backups in homes via improper connections such as roof downspouts, building foundation drains and storm drains. The smoke seen coming from the vent stacks on houses or holes in the ground is non‐toxic, non‐staining, has no odor, is white to gray in color and creates no fire hazard. Smoke should not enter

your home unless you have defective plumbing or dried up drain taps. It is advisable for the homeowner to pour a gallon of water into each floor drain prior to our testing, especially seldom used drains and floor drains in your basement, slab floor or garage. Advance notice will be provided to all homeowners prior to the testing by a door

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if the GOP-led House will pass legislation. Around 4:47 p.m.,Schakowsky’s official Twitter confirmed media reports that Capitol Police had taken her into custody. About 200 others at the rally were reportedly taken into custody, which included John Lewis,D-Ga.;Keith Ellison,D-Minn.; Joe Crowley, D-New York; and Al Green, D-Houston. U.S. Capitol Police said those arrested would be charged with “crowding, obstructing, and incommoding,” which is a misdemeanor.

“As someone who represents one of the most diverse districts in Illinois with a large immigrant populations representing countries in every corner of the globe, I have seen firsthand the consequences of our broken immigration system,” Schakowsky said in a statement after she was charged. “As I sat in the police station and looked around at all the people who were expressing their commitment to changing a hopelessly broken law through their civil disobedience, I was proud to join them.”

Continued from page 1 The goal of the event was to have an immigration bill that passed the U.S. Senate brought to the House floor for a vote. Previously the Senate passed a bill that included amped up border security. House Democrats had unveiled a plan with a path to citizenship for the estimated 11 million immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, but it’s unclear

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Smoke test surveys will assist our inspection crews in locating breaks and defects in our sewer system.

hangers distributed throughout village residences, however is subject to change based upon weather conditions. If smoke enters your home, there is reason to believe that dangerous sewer gases may also be entering your home or business. You should come outside immediately and notify our work crews. If you are not home and discover smoke when you

return, please call us at 262‐366‐5879 so it can be properly documented. If there is any individual in your home/business who has respiratory problems and is immobile, please notify officials at 262‐366‐5879 prior to testing. Please find more information about the smoke testing process and areas to be tested on the village’s website.

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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Brandon M. Lee, 23, of the 1800 block of Brown, Evanston, was arrested Oct. 7 on the 8000 block of Lyons for Controlled Substances, Poss of Cannabis and Unlawful use of a Weapon. He is currently being held without bond with his next court date set for Oct. 29 at the Skokie district courthouse.

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Damir Radisic, 44, of the 8800 block of Washington, Niles, was arrested Oct. 5 on the 8800 block of Washington for Domestic Battery.

Robert J. Balogh, 37, of the 3800 block of W. North Avenue, Chicago, was arrested Oct. 5 on the 6900 block of Touhy for two counts of DUI.

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William Jacoub, 24, of the 2600 block of W. Oakton, Park Ridge, was arrested Oct. 5 at the intersection of Oakton and Ottawa for two counts of DUI, Driving with a Suspended DL and Unlawful use of a License.

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Steven H. McQueensey, 54, of the 640 block of W. Rimrock Rd, Barstow (CA), was arrested Oct. 6 on the 5600 block of Touhy for Retail Theft.

Micah A. Sallach, 26, of the 800 block of S. Boulevard St, Evanston, was arrested Oct. 4 on the 7400 block of Dempster for two counts of DUI and Resisting Arrest.

Oluwatobi C. Ejiofor, 19, of the 7200 block of Emerson, Morton Grove, was arrested Oct. 7 at Golf Mill Center for Retail Theft.

Sharita C. Robinson, 27, of the 8400 block of S. Paulina, Chicago, was arrested Oct. 8 at the intersection of Dempster and Olcott for Suspended DL.

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Francisco Bahena, 36, of the 1800 block of N. Kedvale, Chicago, was arrested Sept. 30 at the intersection of Potter & Habberton for DWLS, No Valid

Insurance and Loose Protruding Member. Shawn Lemon 27, of the 1800 block of S. Ridgeway, Chicago, was arrested Oct. 1 on the 5600 block of Old Orchard Rd., Skokie, for Residential Burglary.

Des Plaines, was arrested Oct. 5 at the intersection of Ballard & Robin for Failure to Signal, No Valid Insurance and No Valid DL. A 16 yr old from Chicago was arrested Oct. 6 on the 200 block of S. Prospect for Zero Tolerance and Curfew.

A 15 yr old from Park Ridge was arrested Oct. 1 on the 1100 block of S. Dee for Possession of Cannabis.

A 16 yr old from Glenview was arrested Oct. 6 on the 200 block of S. Prospect for Curfew and Zero Tolerance.

A 16 yr old from Park Ridge was arrested Oct. 4 on the 1100 block of S.Dee for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

A 16 yr old from Chicago was arrested Oct. 6 on the 200 block of S. Prospect for Curfew and Zero Tolerance.

Nathan Lovett, 17, of the 1000 block of Devon, Park Ridge, was arrested Oct. 4 on the 1100 block of S. Dee for Possession of Tobacco (Minor) and Possession of Cannabis.

Cesar Diaz, 17, of the 9300 block of N. Parkside, Des Plaines, was arrested Oct. 6 on the 100 block of Michael John for Zero Tolerance.

Araceli Perez, 35, of the 9000 block of Capitol Dr.,

Manuel Contreras, 40, of the 800 block of E. Oakton, Des Plaines, was arrested Oct. 6 on the

1100 block of S. Dee for No Valid DL and Improper Lane Usage.

Morton Grove Alex J. Will, 26, of Des Plaines was arrested Oct. 10 at the intersection of Oak Park and Beckwith for DUI and Possession of Cannabis.

Alfonso J. Cerrillo, 34, Highland Park was arrested Oct. 9 at the intersection of Beckwith and Normandy for No Valid DL.

Richard J.Kunz,56, Burbank was arrested Oct. 9 on the 6300 block of Oakton was arrested for Criminal Trespass.

Hanibal Chaharbakhshi, 52, Niles was arrested Oct. 4 on the 7900 block of Golf for Battery.

Sampson Mak, 33, Skokie was arrested Oct. 4 in the

6300 block of Oakton for Retail Theft. Luis Aguilar, 35, Des Plaines was arrested Oct. 3 in the 8600 block of Washington for No Valid DL.

Victor Garcia, 20, Chicago was arrested Oct. 4 for No Valid DL.

Daniel Villeas-Cruz, 21, of Wheeling was arrested Oct. 6 on the 6000 block of Dempster for Battery.

Isidro Sebastian-Hernandez, 37, Wheeling, and Isidro Rubio, 21, Wheeling, were arrested Oct. 6 in the 6000 block of Dempster for Battery.

Elberto Sebastian, 23, of Wheeling was arrested Oct. 6 on the 6000 block of Dempster for Battery.

News

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Police say animal shelter crash due to driver error Investigation finds no mechanical issues with bus By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

An investigation has revealed no mechanical issues with the school bus that crashed into the front of the building at 7136 W.Touhy Ave. Oct. 2. Police say the crash likely was caused by driver error. Authorities say they found the driver, a 62-year old woman from Chicago, and a driver’s assistant, a 22-year old woman from Chicago, trying to exit the building. Both women were on board during the crash, but weren’t injured. No children were on the school bus at the time, and no one on the bus or in the building was injured after the crash. The bus was headed south on Harlem Avenue. While the driver was making a left turn onto eastbound Touhy Avenue around 12:50 p.m., the bus jumped onto a curb on the north side of Touhy, crashing through the front of the former location of Wright-Way

HIGHWAY Continued from Page 1 but its chairman’s comments startled some. “This plan is a political plan,” said CMAP Chair Gerald Bennett. “It was dropped on us by the governor and IDOT.” He told board members the days of political pressure being applied to the funding of transportation plans in the region were over, and that the both the integrity and the credibility of CMAP were at risk if the 2040 plan was amended to include the Illiana project. “I’m not going to back down to political pressure,” said Bennett. CMAP Board Member Elliott Hartstein agreed and said that the most urbanized area of the region is on the North Side, not Will County. Bennett agreed, saying it made no sense to invest money in the Illiana project that could go to other CMAP transportation projects. He said the plan for a nearly 50-mile highway stretching from Interstate 55 nearWilmington in Will County to Interstate 65 in

Rescue animal shelter. Police said their investigation of the bus wreckage revealed no mechanical problems. They say the incident was likely caused by driver error. The day of the crash, Niles police cited the 62-year old driver with one traffic ticket for failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident. The driver also underwent drug and alcohol testing as required by her employer, but police will receive those results only if a violation is found. Skokie-based Alltown Bus Services owns the bus, which was contracted with the Chicago Public School system to service a special needs school. Alltown has settled around $29 million in over a dozen personal injury suits since 2005. Four of them involved hitting pedestrians. A spokesperson declined to comment on the status of the bus driver’s employment or cause

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Currently, the building at 7136 W. Touhy Ave. is uninhabitable and will remain closed until it is structurally sound. Terrence Schaul, the managing partner of the building’s owner, said he was waiting to hear from a structural engineer before deciding to tear down the 67-year old building or repair it.

the shelter had received about $33,000 in donations, including a $10,000 grant from DuPage Community Foundation toward that goal. Additionally the 75 animals slated to arrive at the shelter the weekend of Oct. 4, before the crash, were adopted during

a three-day adoption event over the weekend after the crash. Wright-Way organizers said that since all of their animals were adopted the first day of their three-day event, they asked three other shelters to bring animals by for the remaining two days of the adoption event.

Indiana is a “highway to nowhere commuter traffic through already couldn’t give another name for it established urban areas, while the when asked by media at the press land.” “I would hope we reject this,” proponents of the Illiana project conference. want to improve commercial and CMAP board members voting said Hartstein. freight traffic in order to attract for amending the 2040 plan to During the public comment more economic development to include the Illiana project were: portion of the meeting, John the Will County area. Bolingbrook Mayor Roger Claar Greuling, President of the Will “A truck bypass does not create of Will County; Rick Reinbold of County Center for Economic jobs, ” said Randy Blankenhorn, South Cook County; Ray Rupp Development, chastised Bennett executive director for CMAP. “I Srch of DuPage County; and Tom for describing Will County as don’t feel [the Illiana project] is Weisner of Kane County. a “nowhere land.” Later in the Voting m e e t i n g , against the B e n n e t t those ‘nowhere land and amendment apologized for ‘wasteland’ comments just show were: Frank also calling Beal of Will County a an attitude of how [CMAP] sees Chicago; “wasteland.” the southern area of the region. Rita Athas of “I wanted - John Greuling, President of the Will County Chicago; Raul them to hold Center for Economic Development Raymundo off on their vote of Chicago; until they had a Lisa Laws of chance to come down and see what we’re talking what that region, which does need Chicago; Pete Silvestri of Suburban Cook County; Gerald Bennett of about,” said Greuling. “But those economic development, needs.” ‘nowhere land and ‘wasteland’ Sean O’Shea, deputy chief of South West Cook County; William comments just show an attitude staff for Gov. Pat Quinn, was at the Rodeghier of West Cook County; of how [CMAP] sees the southern meeting and said that since the Al Larson of North West Cook area of the region.” Illiana project would be a tollway, County; Elliott Hartstein of Lake He also felt that CMAP and it could to generate revenue to County; and Carolyn Schofield of those from Will County had a offset its cost. McHenry County. discrepancy when it came to the CMAP wouldn’t call their IDOT spokeswoman Jae Miller kind of traffic that transportation vote to deny the Illiana project said they were disappointed with projects should improve. He an “advisory vote,” but CMAP the outcome of the “advisory vote believes CMAP favors alleviating spokesperson Tom Garritano on an innovative project that will

support both short- and longterm economic development and population growth throughout the entire region, state and Midwest.” She said the project is “strongly supported” by more than 40 communities, Will County, the governors of Illinois and Indiana, business owners, labor organizations and thousands of other stakeholders across two states. “The Illiana will create better ways to distribute the region’s goods; welcome new investment from businesses that depend on good transportation; make it easier, safer and more energy-andtime-efficient to travel throughout Illinois and Indiana;and create both short and long-term employment for thousands, all with low risk for taxpayers,” she added. “We will continue to work with the Metropolitan Planning Organization Policy Committee to ensure understanding of the huge economic, transportation and quality of life benefits of this project.”

of the crash. However, Terrence Schaul, the managing partner of the building’s owner, previously said Alltown’s insurance would be paying for damages caused from the bus crash. Since the accident, Wright-Way has been fundraising for a new site for their shelter. At press time,

Nick Reiher and Bugle reporter Alex V. Hernandez contributed to this story.

Calendar

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OCT. 16 Book Discussion: Arcadia by Lauren Groff. 1 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St, Niles. Teen DIY Craft: Pumpkin Painting. 6 p.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Get ready for Halloween by painting your very own mini pumpkin. Instructions and supplies will be provided. Registration is required. For more information or to register, go to calendar.mgpl.org or call 847-929-5101.

OCT. 17 Iron Man 3. (PG-13). 2 p.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. When Tony Stark’s world is torn apart by a formidable terrorist called the Mandarin, he starts an odyssey of rebuilding and retribution. Starring Robert Downey Jr.,Guy Pearce,Gwyneth Paltrow. Did you miss the latest blockbuster movie when in was in theaters? Join us on the 3rd Thursday every month for a screening of the hottest movies. Call 847-929-5101 or visit www. mgpl.org to learn more. Hyde Park on Hudson (R). 2 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St, Niles. FDR and Eleanor invite the King and Queen of England to their home in upstate New York, which requires some juggling of FDR’s domestic situation.

Niles Songwriters’ Group. 7 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St, Niles.A friendly group of singer/songwriters who share for fun and feedback or just for fun. Songwriters with original work to share and acoustic instruments are welcome to join in.

OCT. 18 Choir & Orchestra Concert. 7:30 p.m. 2601 W Dempster St, Park Ridge. Maine East High School concert. Drink for Pink Breast Cancer Fundraiser. 8 p.m. Play Book Sports Bar 6913 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles. The 1st ever Breast Cancer Fundraiser at Play Book Sports Bar. Besides promoting healthy and active lifestyles we are also trying to bring awareness about Breast Cancer and raise money for a good cause. Proceeds from the event will be donated to A Silver Lining Foundation http://www. asilverliningfoundation.org/. A $20 donation at the door will include a Hosted Grey Goose Open Bar and passed appetizers from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. (donation is optional). At 9:30 p.m. local musician Kamil Bartoszcze from KBE Entertainment will be hosting an auction with proceeds going to the foundation. Local business owners and sponsors are donating gifts, prizes and services valued at approx. $2000 to be auctioned off during the night, both guests

and business owners can take part in the auction, the goal is to raise as much money for the cause. Following the auction guests can network, enjoy cocktails, appetizers and music by KBE Entertainment and Mike Carbone.

OCT. 19 Volunteer at Electronics Recycling Event. 8 a.m. 400 Busse Highway, Park Ridge. Did you know that electronic equipment contains dangerous substances/chemicals that can get into the water table and harm the environment? One Brick is going to help Mother Earth (and the citizens of Park Ridge) by staffing the annual Fall Park Ridge Electronics Recycling Day. Help unload cars at the Electronics Recycling Event. Volunteers over 21 please register with One Brick at http://chicago.onebrick.org/ event/?eventid=13162 D69 Fine Arts Boosters (FAB) Car Wash. 9 a.m. Lincoln Public School, 7839 Lincoln Ave., Skokie. Proceeds will be used toward Art, Band, Orchestra, Music, Drama and Chorus programs and clubs of D69 schools. Epic (PG). 2 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St, Niles. The library will be screening a family movie. Miss Sunburst Model Search and Baby Contest. 4 p.m. Golf

Mill Shopping Center. Golf Mill Shopping Center will host a Miss Sunburst Model Search and Baby Contest, on Saturday, October 19, 2013 at 4:00 p.m. 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. Winners will go to the state finals in May. The baby pageant is for boys and girls. The age groups are as follows: Baby - under one year, Tiny - 1 year, Little - 2 & 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: 4-6, 7-10, 11-13, 14-17, 18-27 year. A winner in each age group will receive a crown and trophy and the runners-up will receive a trophy and crown. Entry forms are available at Customer Service located near JCPenney, and at www.pageantinfo.com or call pageant headquarters 813-8398054 to have all the information sent to you.

OCT. 20 Coffee, Classic Cars & Connections. 9 a.m. Park Ridge Library, 20 S Prospect Ave, Park Ridge. Vintage Garage Chicago Season Finale. 9 a.m. 5051 N. Broadway, Chicago. Rain or Shine, we are a covered garage, so come on down. October is the end of the Vintage Garage Chicago 2013 regular season. Come on down and check it out, buy cool stuff and support our local vendors so they keep coming back next season.Also meet Danielle Colby Cushman, American Pickers and see great merchandise from her shop 4Miles 2Memphis. In addition to great vintage items we are encouraging our vendors to bring their favorite records as October showcases the Record Ramp. Look for LPs, 45’s, 8 tracks and more. CHIRP - Chicago Independent Radio Project will be playing tunes. Photo booth set up by Chicagohustlesmagazine. com and more. $5.00 admission. Jane Austen’s Heroines: Live Performance. 2 p.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Historical actress Leslie Goddard presents a charming portrayal of the sparkling, witty, and insightful women of Jane Austen’s novels. Goddard brings these characters

to life as they discuss romance, choice of a spouse, and the position of women in British society. In celebration of the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, MGPL is sponsoring a Jane Austen Festival with programs throughout September and October. Call 847-929-5101 or visit www.mgpl.org to learn more.

OCT. 21 How to Navigate the Health Insurance Marketplace. 7 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St, Niles. Whether you need health insurance coverage or have it already, the health care law offers important rights and protections. Learn how the Affordable Care Act affects you at this demonstration of the new Health Insurance Marketplace site at www.healthcare.gov. Presented by CJE SeniorLife in Chicago. Registration required at http://evanced.nileslibrary. org/evanced/lib/eventsignup. asp?ID=17497%20.

OCT. 22 The House at the End of the Street (PG-13). 3:30 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St, Niles. Sarah and her daughter move to the suburbs for a fresh start but soon they learn that, years earlier, a murder took place next door.

OCT. 23 Into the Cold (NR). 7 p.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Two men embark on a dramatic expedition to the North Pole. For over two months they journey 400+ miles on foot, facing harsh temperatures down to -50 degrees. From their intensive training to the expedition’s successful completion, this is a bone-chilling story of true bravery. Join us for a Q & A after the film with one of the film’s stars, adventurer and Morton Grove resident, Keith Heger. Call 847-929-5101 or visit www. mgpl.org to learn more.

OCT. 24 Amour (PG-13). 2 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St, Niles. An older couple has their long-lasting marriage bonds tested by some of life’s greatest challenges.

OCT. 25 Monster House (PG). 4 p.m. Morton Grove Public Library, See CALENDAR, page 8

ForuM Our View

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CMAP’s Bennett a Nowhere Man I was stunned when I first heard what the chairman of a regional planning board had to say about Will County, calling it a “wasteland” and “Nowhere Land” during a recent public meeting on the Illiana Tollway. Then, I kind of chuckled a bit. Gerald Bennett is chairman of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning, one of the groups that gets to weigh in on whether the Illiana should be included in the region’s federal funding plans. He’s probably one of those Chicago guys, I thought, like I used to be: Thinks everything south of Division Street is “southern Illinois” and west of 45 just isn’t worth worrying about. Then I looked up Bennett’s bio on the CMAP website: “Serving his seventh term as Mayor of the City of Palos Hills, Gerald Bennett has been an outspoken advocate for uniting cities and villages. He founded and continues to serve as the President of the Southwest Conference of Mayors. He was a co-founder and serves as Chairman of

the Board of the Southwest Central Dispatch (an intergovernmental police and fire 911 service). Bennett has served as past Chair of the Metropolitan Mayors Caucus and is currently a member of the Mayors Caucus Executive Committee. He has also served as the President of the Illinois Municipal League and was the co-chair of the Mayors Caucus 2016 Olympic Regional Coordinating Committee. As the representative from Southwest Cook County, Bennett holds the position of Chair of the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning and its Executive Committee. A businessman for 40 years, Bennett is President of Bennett Dental Labs, Inc., in Palos Hills. He attended Lewis University and the University of Illinois at Chicago.” Lewis University. Let’s see, last I checked, that’s in that vast wasteland of Will County. Palos isn’t so far off from “Nowhere Land,” either. And surely as President of the Illinois Municipal League, Bennett must have ventured

through other parts of the state settled after Lewis and Clark took off. I also would think a “strong advocate of cities and villages” would be more well-rounded and take into account the possibility another east-west route through an already busy intersection of two crosscountry interstates just might help. Although one then would have to know that I-80 isn’t a Bingo number. Bennett and another CMAP board member also charge this whole Illiana thing is political, “dropped on us by the governor and IDOT.” Which governor, Mr. Bennett? The one in Illinois or the one in Indiana? This is a two-state project aimed at alleviating traffic congestion in the Chicago region, albeit the southern end of the spectrum. “A truck bypass does not create jobs,” Randy Blankenhorn, executive director for CMAP, bloviated at the meeting. “I don’t feel [the Illiana project] is what that region, which does need economic development,

cmaP officials haVe staunchlY stucK to their Parochial waYs of Protecting funds for their own Projects with little regard for an area for which theY haVe little regard.

needs.” Does chronic congestion create jobs? If you were a businessman or woman whose job depended on delivering on time, would you want to be stuck in traffic constantly? Or would you want the opportunity to deliver your goods on time, even if it cost you $30 for the privilege of using the Illiana? Speaking of cost, no one at CMAP is saying much about the Illiana being a publicprivate partnership between the two states and a private investor. If there are no interested investors (and it appears there are), then the project doesn’t go forward. Yet CMAP officials have staunchly stuck to their

parochial ways of protecting funds for their own projects with little regard for an area for which they have little regard. Regardless of the “real” vote, which takes place at the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Policy Committee’s Oct. 17 meeting, I do hope Bennett and other CMAP members take up John Greuling, president and CEO of the Will County Center for Economic Development, on his offer to visit Will County. But a word of caution: Take off the blinders first. Nick Reiher is managing editor of the Bugle, Enterprise, Sentinel Newspapers.

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Government’s Value Proposition All transactions take place because of a value proposition. McDonald’s value proposition is “consistency.” Anywhere you go in the world, a Big Mac is a Big Mac. Costco’s value proposition is “low pricing, high customer service.” You can see how each of these value propositions works in the real world. You choose to buy from them because they provide you with value for your money. But, what is government’s value proposition? How about this? “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that

among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.-That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed…” That’s from America’s Declaration of Independence, the founding document of our nation. So in America, government at every level – federal, state, county and local – is designed to preserve unalienable rights (unalienable means unable to be transferred even if you wanted to). Take a look around you and see if your governments are living up to that contract. Is government working to support the right

to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness or have American governments forgotten this value proposition? Step back for a moment and think if government were a grocery store or a restaurant would you choose to buy there? The things on the shelves or the menu should be liberty, pursuit of happiness (not the catching of it), life, etc. What do you get instead? High prices, poor service, the inability to live your life and choose your path as you see fit are piled high on every plate. If you could skip government would you or would you willingly pay the price? Some government is good, too much government is bad. We don’t want anarchy, but See VALUE, page 18

News

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Morton Grove appoints new trustee, expands Fear City’s business license By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

The Morton Grove board of trustees held a special meeting to appoint a new trustee to the Village Board. Morton Grove Mayor Dan DiMaria nominated Janine Witko Oct. 7 to fill the vacant trustee seat that was previously held by Trustee Tony Kalogerakos. In a statement released by Mayor DiMaria earlier in the month he said that he was impressed with Witko and hoped to appoint her to the trustee position at the special meeting. “Janine’s record of being appointed by our two previous mayors shows me that serving the community is

CALENDAR Continued from Page 6 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Three teens discover that their neighbor’s house is really a living, breathing, scary monster but no adults will believe them. When they disturb the house, creepy events start to occur and they must save the neighborhood. Niles Park District Monster’s Ball. 6 p.m. Grennan Heights, 8255 Oketo, Niles. Perfect for the whole family wating to experience Halloween fun! Enjoy pizza, followed by a firelight storytime. Wear your costume and move to the music, play games & have a Monster good time. Register at the Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard Street. Fee- Res $15 per person; Non-Res $18 per person Call 847-929-5102 or visit www.mgpl.org/kids for more information. MGPL After Dark: The Haunting. 7 p.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. William Pack presents an evening of supernatural or “ghost” theater, an interactive performance of spine-tingling horror stories, eerie Chicago- area history,

more important to Janine than politics. She has a reputation for working as a team to get things done, which is exactly what we need,” he said. Former Mayor Daniel Staackmann appointed Witko to the village’s plan commission in 2012 and before that she served as vice president for the economic development commission from 2007 to 2012. Witko is also was previously a member of the Park View school board. “Mayor DiMaria chose an A+ candidate,” said Trustee Bill Grear. Trustee Shel Marcus also welcomed Witko to the board and told her that the board was there to help her in any way they could. Now that the Village

Board has confirmed Witko’s appointment, she’ll serve as a trustee until the April 2015 municipal election. Kalogerakos, who was elected to the Morton Grove board April 9, had worked within the village for five years, including serving a term as village clerk before he resigned from his trustee position Sept. 15. He said the decision was made because he said he had the opportunity to purchase a bigger house in a neighboring town.

and inexplicable paranormal occurrences. The programs in this monthly after-hours series are held in the Baxter Room on a Friday night, when the rest of the Library is closed. Call 847965-4220 or visit www.mgpl.org for more information.

City’s “Trick or Treat Fest” is positioned to be 2013′s “must see” Halloween event for the entire family focused on children 12 and under. Come enjoy a day full of Halloween treats, games & other fun. Plenty of free parking is available. Admission is $6 per person. To entertain the family, there will be a specially guided – age appropriate - tour of “Chicago’s Scariest Haunted” as rated by The Huffington Post in 2012.

OCT. 26 Spooky Saturday. 12 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St, Niles. Children grades 1-4 are invited to listen to spooky stories, eat a sweet treat, show off your costume, and go trick-ortreating in the library. Parents are welcome to attend. Caregivers should stay in the room with children through grade 2. Classic Horror Films Uncovered. 2 p.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Film critic and teacher, Doug Deuchler, will explain the history and themes behind some of the greatest horror films, such as The Bride of Frankenstein and The Wolf Man. View clips from these and other great classics and learn interesting facts about the films. Call 847-929-5101 or visit www. mgpl.org to learn more. Trick or Treat Fest at Fear City Chicago Haunted House. 2 p.m. 8240 Austin Avenue, Morton Grove. Fear

Other Business Other business discussed at the meeting included the board passing an ordinance modifying Fear City’s business licensing to allow it to host charitable gaming events,

There will be games, face painting, ghost stories, bounce house and other fun, family things to do with snacks and treats. The event is sponsored in part by “Father & Son Pizza” in Skokie. Come make this Halloween that special one that you and your children will always remember. For more information and tickets, visit: fearcitychicago.com. Halloween Nail Art. 2 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St, Niles. Let your fingertips glow with evil pumpkins, ghastly ghosts and scary spiders. Colleen Kelly will assist teens with their Halloween designs. One bottle of nail polish will be provided for each participant. Bring top coat nail polish and additional colors of your own if you wish.

police training, laser tag, and other entertainment in months other than October. Fear City owners Chuck Grendys and Jim Lichon told the board that they’ve received numerous offers from people who want to rent their space for various events, but they have had to decline those offers due to their business license with the village, which does not permit them to do that. Nancy Radzevich, the village’s Economic Development director, said that nearly all the proposed events, except for the police training, would take place on Saturdays and Sundays at Fear City’s Austin Avenue location. She said that on those days there is little activity in the neighboring industrial

OCT. 27 Illinois UFO. 2 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St, Niles. UFO sightings in Illinois are discussed with photos and eyewitness accounts. Terry Fisk talks about the sightings and cases he has investigated and he’ll address arguments offered by UFO skeptics.

ONGOING Live Jazz Jam at Chambers. Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Chambers Seafood Grill & Chop House, 6881 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles. Come join us for dinner and live jazz. John Bany is one of Chicago’s best and most interesting bass players. His bass playing, in addition to his unique vocal style, has delighted audiences everywhere. He is a, veteran bass player, John has played at a number of festivals including: the original Big Horn (Ivanhoe, Illinois), the Chicago Jazz Festival (9 appearances), the Mid-American Jazz Festival (St. Louis, Missouri), Elkhart Jazz Festival (13 appearances) and the Atlanta World Music Fest. 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

businesses, as well as plenty of parking in their lots. The board passed the ordinance 6-0, however it does has some limits. Fear City will be restricted to holding eight charitable gaming events per year (which is also the limit permitted by the state); limiting dances and other entertainment events from noon to midnight on Saturdays and Sundays, in months other than October, and limiting Airsoft laser tag from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on weekends, and permitting Police tactical training anytime. Additionally Corporation Counsel Terry Liston clarified that the caterers who serve at the charitable gaming events would need to have a catering liquor license from the village.

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, 847-7234765 or Dorene Wlodarski, 847296-2470.

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Down nickname 41 Newsman’s asset? 42 Rialto sections 44 Philadelphia’s “P” and Denver’s “D,” e.g. 46 Suspects 48 Test tube fluids 49 Divided terr. 50 Garment looked after by Alfred 52 Fax button 54 Biker’s hazard 55 Shapeless thing 57 Maples in ‘90s tabloid news 61 Rock ‘n’ roll middle name 63 Stretching out 66 Bum 67 Put great faith in 68 Strategic river of 1914 69 One to horse around with?

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permanent Space Race exhibit 29 Extinct carnivore whose name means “different lizard” 30 1967 Neil Diamond hit 32 Town north of Shannon Airport 35 Signs 36 Beethoven’s “some” 40 Raison d’__ 43 Short piece 45 Not natural 47 Persian Gulf fleet 51 Property manager’s sign 53 Factoid 56 Weighted weapon 58 2012 TV Land Awards host 59 Hot stuff 60 Youngest Bront’ 62 “Weekend Edition” airer 64 Tip for a writer? 65 Become more solid

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Horoscopes You could need to see an optometrist because you may mistake the carrot for the stick. In the week ahead, you should avoid giving in to temptations or making changes on the spur of the moment.

Consider what’s best for everyone before you take action in the upcoming week. A generous spirit will act as a shield against competitors and offers an ambitious partner necessary assistance.

You are as good as you think you are. At the same time, your confidence about your abilities might lead you to be overly generous or careless with cash in the week to come. Spread good will but not money.

Rise above petty issues or irrational fears. You could yoyo between optimism and pessimism. Put on your thinking cap later this week to make a wise decision that will have a long-range positive effect.

You might not be a ballerina but you should still stay on your toes. Your ability to act with a creative flair is enhanced in the week ahead. Write down inspirations and ideas, as they may be useful in the future.

Secrecy and trust can work together. Prove your worth to allies by remaining discreet. Sometime after the middle of the week is the best time to launch key strategies and make your move for career success.

Truth and honesty will take you far in the upcoming week. Activities within the community may bring satisfaction. Be cautious about spending, but don’t be bashful about displaying your talents.

Don’t fall prey to unfounded fears. You may worry that too many ears are connected to too many mouths. Put important plans into motion later in the week, when your confidence is at a higher point.

Carry on and carry through on contracts, promises and agreements in the week ahead. Your bank account can move into the black if you play your cards right. New contacts upgrade your social life.

Make yourself into a money magnet. You could be intuitively at the right place at the right time to score big time in the world of commerce if you don’t take unnecessary risks in the week ahead.

Ignore unsubstantiated feelings of discomfort or worry. You could seem too high strung or changeful to others in the upcoming week. Find some quiet time to meditate and return to your solid center.

Look for opportunities to upgrade your public image in the coming week. To do this, concentrate on developing viable and worthy goals rather than trying to be a shrewd business person.

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INSIDE: Maine South girls golf wins regional title, page 12; James notches five TDs in Notre Dame’s win, page 14

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Maine South keeps CSL win streak alive By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Niles West had dreams of ending Maine South’s 61-game CSL South winning streak in front of a Senior Night crowd at Basrak Field last Friday. And at halftime, those dreams were within reach as the Wolves played the Hawks to a 14-6 game. Maine South turned the ball over four times in the first 24 minutes—three coming on pass interceptions by Wolves senior Andrew Mihulet, and a first-quarter fumble recovery from defensive lineman Philippe Delma. However, sophomore quarterback Brian Collis and the Hawks’ offense found their rhythm during the second half and turned away the upsetminded Wolves, 35-20. “He did a good job throughout,” Hawks coach Dave Inserra said of Collis, who finished 30 of 48 for 260 yards and two touchdowns. (We had) a little too much on his shoulders where we’re trying not to make it on his shoulders. We were dropping balls, we had too many fumbles, a couple of missed blocks.” Despite the first-half turnovers, Maine South (5-2, 3-0) grabbed a 14-0 lead in the first quarter on touchdown runs of 39 and 7 yards from senior Clay Burdelik (76 yards rushing). Burdelik, however, missed most of the second half with an injury that appeared to be to either to his left arm or left shoulder. Senior linebacker Jack Perez also went down with an injury. The extent of both players’ injuries were not known as of press time. Late in the second quarter, Niles West (6-1, 2-1) capitalized on the second of Mihulet’s three first-half picks.

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Niles West’s Isaac Reinemann is tackled by a pair of Maine South defenders in Maine South’s 35-20 win over the Wolves Friday. The Hawks have won 62 straight CSL South games.

Junior quarterback Tommy Galanopoulos (20 of 35, 185 yards) flipped a 6-yard scoring pass to the all-purpose Mihulet to cut the Hawks’ lead to 14-6 with 46.9 seconds left. Maine South mounted a drive following Mihulet’s TD to the Wolves’ 26, but an apparent Collis-to-Tommy Bazarek touchdown pass was nullified

with 5.7 seconds to go due to a holding penalty. The Hawks vehemently protested the call, but to no avail. Had the touchdown counted, Maine South would have been up 21-6 at intermission, pending the extra point. “We hung in there; it wasn’t pretty,” Inserra said. “I thought the call before the half really

hurt us. We were still winning 14-6, and it should have been even bigger than that, even with the four turnovers.” “This is a good football team,” Niles West coach Scott Baum said. “We’ve gone into every football game this year saying, ‘It’s not about them; it’s about us.’ Our kids, we made some strides today. We played against

a very good football team.” The Hawks were able to take command at 1:46 of the third quarter when Collis kept the ball and scored from 7 yards out.Two minutes into the fourth quarter, Bazarek’s punt return to the Wolves’ 27-yard line opened the door for Collis’ 12See CSL, page 13

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Hawks dominate field en route to regional title By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

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Annie Krall thrives on pressure, whether it’s in the classroom or on the golf course. The senior takes advanced placement classes at Maine South in psychology, language composition and U.S. history. Last week, she went to the head of the class at the Class 3A Conant regional, firing an 81 for medalist honors. “I love pressure, I really do,” Krall said. “It’s one of my greatest attributes that I’m able to use my strong mental state to go under pressure and shoot the best score that I possibly can.” Krall’s teammates appear to be following her approach because the Hawks simply crushed the eight-team regional field—56 strokes fewer, in fact, than runner-up Conant (343399). The next closest competitor individually to Krall was junior teammate Leia Atas, who shot an 83. Brittany Lung, a senior,

Annie Krall shot an 81 to win the Conant Regional. Her total helped Maine South win the team title as well.

See HAWKS, page 15

Sports CSL Continued from page 11 yard touchdown pass to senior wideout George Sajenko, giving the Hawks a 28-6 advantage. Sajenko caught eight passes for 45 yards, while Bazarek, a junior, led all Hawks receivers with seven catches for 74 yards. Justin Fahey turned in a gamehigh 93 yards on 17 carries. “I’m really proud of him,” said Maine South senior left guard Brendan Brosnan, referring to Collis.“He came in, and there’s a lot of pressure on a sophomore;

everyone is watching him on every single play. But I think he’s doing a great job and he continues to get better. He’s a real hard worker and I know he’ll get the job done for us. He’s constantly improving and getting better, so that’s all we can ask for.” The Wolves couldn’t have asked for anything more from Mihulet, who also grabbed a 33-yard TD pass with 3:26 to play, and had a tackle-for-loss to go along with his three interceptions. Mihulet brought Niles West fans to their feet when he took the kickoff that followed Maine South’s early

fourth-quarter touchdown and sprinted 93 yards to the house. “Coach has been preaching all week, saying, ‘Do nothing special; just do what you do every day in practice.’ ” Mihulet said. “That’s honestly what I do every day in practice. I prepare myself. Once school ends at 3:23 (p.m.), my head’s focused right on football.” Defensively, Ricardo Johnson had two tackles-for-loss and a sack for the Wolves. Dan Ellsworth intercepted a pass for Maine South, while Luke Durbin, Zach McCarthy and Tyler Bolger each had sacks. mike@buglenewspapers.com

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James runs for five TDs in Dons’ win By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Notre Dame struggled offensively while losing its first game of 2013 to Nazareth in Week 6. But the Dons—and Chris James, in particular— regained their offensive stride in a shootout with Marist last Friday, which they won, 45-35. Marist, which has been averaging nearly 38 points per game, cut the Dons’ lead to three points twice during the fourth quarter. Yet each time, James, who piled up over 200 yards and scored five touchdowns, gave Notre Dame breathing room with a touchdown. Three of James’ five TDs—runs of 14, 35 and 8 yards—occurred in the final quarter. The Dons are now 6-1, 3-1 and keep pace with Joliet Catholic, whom they visit Friday night, for second place in the ESCC.

Maine East was handed its fifth straight loss as playoff-bound Highland Park dismantled the Demons, 46-16, on Senior Night at Maine East. Highland Park moves to 6-1, 3-0, while the Demons dropped to 2-5, 0-3. Highland Park bolted out to a 46-0 halftime lead, but the Demons did get on the board in the third quarter when Christian Lopez ran in for a 4-yard score. Javed Lukovic added a two-point conversion run. Lopez also scored on a 15yard run late in the game, with Woody Corey running in for the two-point conversion.

BOYS GOLF Notre Dame’s golf team came within nine strokes last year of qualifying for the sectional See ROUNDUP, page 15

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Chris James ran for five touchdowns in Notre Dame’s 45-35 win over Marist Friday.

Sports HAWKS Continued from page 12 added an 88, while Krall’s twin sister, Katie, finished with a 91. Junior Marissa Oshona was right behind with a 92, and classmate Tina Piarowski’s 102 rounded out the Hawks’ lineup. “When you’re playing golf as a golf team, you really don’t gameplan against your opponent,” Maine South coach Jeff Hamann said. “You don’t gameplan against other teams. You’re playing against the golf course. “We went out and shot our number, and other teams went

ROUNDUP Continued from page 14 tournament. Five of the six players from that 2012 squad returned this season, and they were not to be denied at last week’s Glenbrook North regional. The Dons made school history by becoming the first Notre Dame golf team to advance to a sectional tournament after finishing second to the host school. Glenbrook North carded a 292 to the Dons’ 305, while Glenbrook South grabbed the third and final team sectional qualifying spot with a 311. Maine South was sixth with a 318, and Maine East had a 361 for ninth out of 10 teams. The Marist sectional tourney was held Monday at Old Oak Country Club in Homer Glen. “They’re ecstatic by all measures,” said Bob Beckman, now in his 25th season coaching at Notre Dame. “They’re excited. It was exciting for them and exciting for the coaches in the program and the school (to qualify for sectionals).” Junior David Steinle led the Dons with a 73—the third best individual round of the tourney.

out and shot their number. It turned out there was a little bit of a gap, but that really means absolutely nothing for the sectionals.” The Hawks prepared for the Buffalo Grove sectional, held Monday at the Buffalo Grove Golf Club, by playing the course both last Thursday and Saturday. Several of the girls also played practice rounds on their own. “It’s an honor to be part of a sectional,” Hamann said. “Not every team can play on Monday. We’re going to compete on every shot. We’re going to come out and play as well as we can, and gameplan against this golf course and let the numbers fall where they may.”

The Hawks didn’t sneak up on the sectional field this year like they did last fall when they beat out Highland Park and Loyola—third and fifth, respectively, at the 2011 Class 3A tourney—to secure the third and final team qualifying spot. Their dominating regional victory, combined with the 2012 state berth, made them a team to beat on Monday. “People know who we are now after beating New Trier and winning our regional (this year) and making it downstate last year,” said Atas, who was going for a third straight trip to state Monday. She qualified individually her freshman year and went with the team last

Senior Sean Furman and junior Kyle Kolodziej each shot a 76. A trio of seniors—John Draths, Will Walsh and Will Clarke— were next with an 80, 81 and 82, respectively. Furman equalled his 76 at the sectional and advanced to the state meet. The Dons’ depth was evident during regionals. Notre Dame played at a tournament in downstate Monmouth the weekend before, and Clark led his team with a 75. Meanwhile, Steinle, the Dons’ leader at regionals, had an 83 at Monmouth. Draths turned in an 87 at Monmouth compared to his 80 at regionals. “It’s a very unique group of boys,” Beckman said. “They’re very team-oriented and very focused on each other’s play. If one guy falls down they encourage him. Nobody cares who plays No. 1, 2, 3 or 4. It’s not a big deal to them; they know that any one of these kids can come up with a good score. It’s ‘What can we do as a team?’ not ‘What can I do as an individual?’ That’s the difference.” The Dons are members of the ESCC, and Beckman pointed out the strength of the conference, noting that eight of the nine schools made it to sectionals this season.

“That’s pretty impressive,” Beckman said. “Half of our schools won their regionals and half took second place.” Nick Hardy of Glenbrook North was medalist, firing a 7 under par 65, but finishing second individually overall was Maine East junior Orion Yamat, who carded a 71.This is Yamat’s second trip to sectionals. He advanced as a freshman, but decided not to play golf for the Demons last season. Yamant carded a 70 and advanced to Saturday’s state tournament in Bloomington. Two Maine South golfers, senior Joey Mirabelli and junior Anthony Celiano, also made the sectional cut. Mirabelli shot a 75 and Celiano a 76. •Meanwhile at the New Trier regional, Niles West took fifth out of nine teams with a score of 340. But the Wolves sent four individuals to Monday’s Marist sectional: seniors Nate Lee and Patrick Corlaciu, junior Bennett Underwood and sophomore Skylar Levine. Lee, who on Monday qualified for state for a fourth time with a 72, tied five other golfers for the third-best individual score (76). LeVine added an 82, while Underwood and Corlaciu shot a 90 and 92, respectively. LeVine carded a 76 and will also advance to state.

THE BUGLE OCTOBER 17, 2013 season. “It’s really nice to know that our team the past few years has really made a name for itself.” Earlier in the year, Atas set a new school record for nine holes with a 35. “Leia has been very consistent this year,” Hamann said.“She has all the talent in the world and she’s worked extremely hard on her game.The success that she’s had this year—and the success that everybody on this team has had—is well, well deserved.” Annie Krall liked her team’s chances for a repeat trip to the state tournament, which will be held Friday and Saturday at Hickory Point Golf Club in Decatur.

GIRLS TENNIS CSL South meet: New Trier (51 points) and Glenbrook South (46) were first and second, respectively. Maine South took third (29) and Niles West fifth (15). At No. 1 singles, Leigh Friedman won the third-placed match over Eliza Kirov of Niles West. The Hawks’ Madeline Schulte took third at No. 3 singles against Niles West’s Katie Chleboun. The Hawks’ No. 1 doubles team of Marti Wind and Kamila Czosnyka were third, as was the No. 2 team of Gabi Lojewski and Nicole Dinkel, who beat Niles West’s Cassie Bergman and Smita Jain. CSL North meet: Jessica Ilc placed fourth at No. 1 singles for Maine East, which finished fifth out of six teams with 13 points.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Niles West lost a 25-15, 25-7 CSL South match to New Trier Oct. 9, but on Oct. 8, the Wolves won their 16th game of the year, defeating Evanston 1525, 25-20, 25-22. Olivia Rusek slammed down eight kills, Dominique Krason and Jessie

“We played a good round of golf (at regionals),” Krall said. “We’re going to have to play another great round of golf to get down to state, but I 100 percent believe we can do it again like we did last year.” •Resurrection also competed at the Conant regional, finishing last out of eight teams (485). •Niles West, which is fielding a varsity golf team for the first time this season, placed eighth out of nine teams (416) at the Glenbrook South regional. No individuals from either Niles West or Resurrection advanced to sectional play. •As of press time, sectional results were not posted. mike@buglenewspapers.com

Rosell each had six kills, Eleni Balourdos recorded 17 assists and Kacie Simkins totaled four aces. Maine South had little trouble knocking off Waukegan in the CSL South on Oct. 9, 25-6, 255. Katherine Miles tallied five kills and Michelle Sisco four. Maxine Kasznia served up four aces. Maine East dropped to 3-4 in the CSL North and 13-8 overall after bowing to Highland Park on Oct. 10, 12-25, 25-20, 25-21. Maggie Chwieralski and Hannah Farley each had seven kills, with Chwieralski getting 12 digs. Sarah HuaPham registered 20 assists, and Mirando Duro added 20 digs. Niki Ahlstrand netted seven blocks. On Oct. 8, the Demons defeated Deerfield 25-11, 2516. Farley posted 10 kills, while Ahlstrand added six kills and four digs. Miranda Duro recorded 13 digs, with HuaPham dishing out 19 assists.

BOYS SOCCER Maine East inched closer to the .500 mark with its 4-2 victory over Schurz on Oct. 8. Matt Coronado, Mumen Hussein, Joe Swoboda and Dino Tijanic scored for the Demons. mike@buglenewspapers.com

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Raiders host Griffins with SWSC title on the line By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

It has been the case in most of the past few seasons that the game between Lincoln-Way East and Bolingbrook plays heavily into deciding who wins the SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue Division title. That is the case again Friday night when the Raiders (7-0, 5-0) host the Griffins (6-1, 4-1) with a 7:30 p.m. kickoff. Lincoln-Way East comes into the game with a 5-3 advantage in the series, which dates back to 2006. The Griffins have also claimed the last three consecutive games, including handing Bolingbrook its only loss during its 13-1 state championship season. This season, East comes in with one loss at the hands of Homewood-Flossmoor. Bolingbrook defeated H-F 31-24 in overtime last week to remain undefeated overall and have the upperhand in the SWSC. It also earned Bolingbrook the first-ever Alec Anderson Trophy. In the game, the Raiders allowed more points to the Vikings than they had all season coming into the game. Led by Parrker Westphal, Tuf Borland, Micah Dew-Treadway and Jacob Huff, the Bolingbrook defense has been stingy this season, allowing an average of 7.6 points per game. Lincoln-Way East has averaged 30.3 points per contest this season, scoring more than 20 points in every conference game thus far.

The Lincoln-Way East offense is captained by quarterback Jordan Wirtz, while Paul Gossage ia his prime receiver. The Bolingbrook offense has Quincy Woods back under center and has the running attack of Jaden Huff and Mike Valentine. â&#x20AC;˘ At halftime of the contest, Bolingbrook will honor the 1993 team that advanced to the IHSA State Championship. The game lost 7-0 to Belvidere. It marked only the sixth time the Raiders qualified for the IHSA Playoffs. It was the second year of a 21year streak of qualifying for the playoffs that continues today as one of the longest streaks in the state. With seven wins this season, the Raiders have qualified for the post season for the 22nd year. Follow @2Mark_My_Words mark@buglenewspapers.com

The number of consecutive CSL South wins for Maine South.

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Tuf Borland (32) and Bolingbrook will look to win at least a share of the SWSC Friday night.

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Dominick grocery chain planning to leave Chicagoland by 2014 Safeway, Inc., owner of Dominick’s Finer Foods announced Oct. 10 that it plans to leave the Chicago area by early 2014. Safeway operates 72 Dominick’s stores within a 60-mile radius of Chicago. In a release the company said that Dominick’s experienced a loss of $13.7 million, before income taxes, in its third quarter of 2013 and $35.2 million in the first 36 weeks of 2013. So far

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Fans watch the Bears game against the Giants on a giant 45-foot screen set up in the parking lot at 8305 N. Harlem Ave. By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

St. John Brebeuf Holy Name Men’s Club hosted a parking lot tailgate party to watch the Bears game against the Giants Oct. 10. Attendees ate hot dogs, brats and chili, and drank beer and soda throughout the cool night. There were also games set up that people were able to play during the pre-show. However, after kickoff Bears fans hunkered down in their

lawn chairs to watch the game on a giant 45-foot screen set up in the parking lot at 8305 N. Harlem Ave. “I’m impressed by the set up,” said Brian Gilani, 23. “The sound is good, the screen is just so huge. It’s the next best thing to going to Soldier Field’s tailgate.” The Giants haven’t won a game yet this season while the Bears suffered losses to both Lions and Saints.The Bears were expected to break their losing streak with this home game, but

during the second quarter found themselves in trouble when the Giants were able to gain a 17-7 lead. Eventually, the Bears were able to hang on to a narrow lead to beat the Giants 27-21. The men’s club is a Niles based service organization that’s part of St. John Brebeuf’s parish. The club was formed in 1954 to support the pastor and the various ministries of the parish. The club meets monthly and sponsors activities like fish fry’s, tailgate parties and other events throughout the year.

Teschky to host fundraiser Maine Township Supervisor Carol A. Teschky, candidate for Maine Township R e p u b l i c a n Committeeman, and the Citizens for Carol A. Teschky Committee are holding a fundraiser Oct. 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. PHOTO COURTESY CAROL at the Countryside Bar TESCHKY & Eatery, 2501 Ballard Rd., Des Plaines. Carol Teschky Tickets are available in advance for $75 or at the door. Teschky formally announced her candidacy in August.She made her decision to run for the position after current GOP Committeeman Rosemary Mulligan announced her intention to not seek reelection in the Republican Primary to be held on Tuesday, March 18, 2014.

“As GOP Committeeman, I plan to focus my efforts on leading a revitalized Republican Party that will be inclusive and broad-based in both its membership and activities,” Teschky says. “I have fought against the Democrats on the streets and in the voting booth for decades and know how to get Republicans elected. I will also continue to champion strong fiscal policies for all levels of government and promote initiatives to strengthen our economy and create jobs.” She’s served as Maine Township’s supervisor since 2007, having been re-elected twice in 2009 and 2013 respectively. Before being elected supervisor she served as a township trustee from 1989 to 2007. Teschky and her husband, John, have been residents of Maine Township’s Glenview area for the past 45 years. Together, they have three grown children and three grandchildren. For more information about the Oct. 29 event or for tickets, call 847-724-8324 or write care of P.O. Box 463, Des Plaines, IL 60016

four stores have been sold to New Albertsons, Inc., which operates Jewel-Osco grocery stores, one of which is located at 1340 Patriot Boulevard, Glenview. While Safeway wants to exit Chicagoland by early 2014, it’s not clear when all of its stores will close or be sold. The grocery chain originated in Chicago in 1918 and was purchased by Safeway for $1.8 billion in 1998.

Metra construction will shut down crossings at Touhy, Howard Commuters in the Niles area should plan to use alternate routes, as construction started Oct. 9 at two Metra railroad crossings in Niles. The crossing at the intersection of Touhy and Lehigh avenues will be closed from Oct. 9 to Oct. 18. Additionally, the crossing at the intersection of Howard Street and Lehigh Avenue will be closed from Oct. 23 to Nov. 1. Drivers should expect traffic delays and use detours for the two crossings.

Obituary Maria K. Picur Maria K. Picur, nee Melamed, age 80, beloved wife of the late Edwin; loving mother of Gregory (Linda) Picur and the late Yvonne (Robert) McWilliams; cherished grandma of Lora Picur and Maria McWilliams; dear sister of Esther Uhl and Kaethe Knauer.There was a memorial visitation Thursday Oct. 10 from 3 to 9 p.m. with a funeral service at 7 p.m. at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. For funeral information, call 847-966-7302 or visit www. skajafuneralhomes.com.

The closings are the result of Metra’s ongoing refurbishing of the railroad crossings along its Milwaukee District North Line, which runs between downtown Chicago and Fox Lake. Tracks to the north of Niles, on Dempster Street in Morton Grove, were already refurbished. That intersection reopened Oct. 10, with traffic now able to pass through. Metra trains will not be impacted by the construction work.

Barbara Lux Barbara M. Lux, nee Zdun, age 64, of Niles, beloved wife of Alan P. Lux; loving sister of Richard (Mary) and Marcia (Bill) Nelson; dear sister in law of Patricia Lux and June (Kurt) Dipping; fond aunt of James (Michelle), Christopher,Adrian and Andrew. Visitation was Sunday Oct. 6 from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Funeral Services were Monday Oct. 7 at 11:30 a.m. Barbara was a member of the American Needlepoint Guild and a longtime member and past president of the Starlite Stitchery Guild. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society appreciated.

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How to make more hours in a day Q. We were downsized during the recession and have been short staffed every since. I keep getting asked to do more with less, and I’m pulling my hair out. Is there any way to make more time in a day? A. Yes, despite popular opinion you can make more time by doing three tasks: -Stop wasting time on activities that are not critical. -Negotiate with your boss about what will not get done. -”Waste” time on the front end to negotiate long-term solutions that fix repetitive problems. Start by keeping an activity log of how you spent Monday through Friday. Yes, this will take a little more time. However, as with a diet journal, when you review your log at the end of the week, you’ll notice where you spend time on office “junk food.” As you review your log, highlight the time wasters. People who don’t get to the point, meetings you didn’t need to attend, or traveling for a personal meeting when

a phone call would work. Make a list of the “fat” in your journal and how you can permanently cut it out of your week. You’ll find you immediately create more hours in your week. Next, schedule a sit down with your boss to negotiate your impossible list of responsibilities. Rank the list in order of priority as you believe he or she would do. Roughly estimate how long each task takes and highlight the tasks that will currently not be accomplished. Ask your boss to review your list and weigh in on what gets dropped. Notice that I’m not recommending you work longer hours, pretend you are Superman, or whine about your workload. You are realistically collaborating with your boss so that it is his or her choice how you spend your time. You are not allowing your manager to continue to operate under the delusion that you have unlimited time.

Realize that if you don’t do a calm and practical negotiation, your boss may truly not be aware of how much he or she has given you to do. Your meeting with him or her may be the first time your manager sees your job through your eyes. The last technique is the one I find that most of my clients have never used in their workplace. Most people believe it is a “waste” of time to spend more time on the front end solving a repetitive problem. However, the truth is that if you spend 20 minutes making sure you never have that problem again, you have just saved yourself years of time. Let’s say you have a coworker who always miscalculates the budget for your department. You can imagine how much time you and your coworkers will spend trying to fix these repetitive errors. Yes, none

of us likes conflict. However, the time you take to make sure the budget is accurate means all those future minutes end up back in your pocket. When you have problem-solving conversations, make sure you approach your coworker as an ally to solve “the problem.” Be very careful that you don’t treat your coworker as if he is “the problem.” People who feel blamed are completely uninterested in being part of permanent solutions. The bottom line is that you don’t need to be magical to create more hours in a day. You do need to do the right things and not just do things right. If you sit back and use your good judgment and interpersonal skills to carve out how you spend your time, you’ll remember why you used to enjoy your job. The last word(s) Q. I’m leaving my job for a great position. My boss has

VALUE Continued from Page 7 since we call them ‘public servants’ why do we feel like their slaves? When government says “No”, you need big money, lobbyists, connections and even a lawsuit to get around it. What if McDonald’s ceased giving value? They cannot force you to

been a completely jerk and I’d love to tell both him and human resources off before I leave. Since I won’t have to deal with him anymore once I take my new job, is there any big downside to this? A. Yes, unless you expect your boss and former company to move to another planet, no industry is big enough for you to tell people off on the way out the door. Focus on celebrating your future not getting even with your past. (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.)

buy their product. They can’t fine you or stop you from eating. You have a choice. If Costco doesn’t carry what you want or if you don’t like their prices or service you go elsewhere, but not so with government. Is the intent of American government to give unelected bureaucrats the power to govern your life, to say “No” to your dreams or aspirations? We want a government that constrains anarchy, not the liberty of citizens. Would you willingly choose to create a monopoly of control where strangers decide what is best for you and your family? We pay a lot for government. In 2013, it took 108 work days to get to Tax Freedom Day, the day at which all your local, state and federal taxes were paid. All year long the first two hours and twenty minutes of your work day go to paying for government. Are you getting value for those hard earned dollars?

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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). Old Jews Telling Jokes Trip Get ready for an outrageous afternoon of one-liners, doubleentendres and hysterical routines sure to triple you over with laughter! Five actors will pay tribute to and reinvent classic jokes of the past and present. Think you’ve heard them all before? Not this way. The show also features comic songs, brand new and satisfyingly old, as well as tributes to some of the giants of the comedy world. If you’ve ever had a mother, visited a doctor, or walked into a bar with a priest, a rabbi, and a frog, Old Jews Telling Jokes will sit in the dark, give you a second opinion, and ask you where you got that. You’ll laugh ‘til you plotz. This trip includes the bus and the show, NO food. Please eat a little something before the trip. Wednesday, October 23, 12:305:00pm, Check-In: 12:00pm, $58M/$63NM Oktoberfest, Willkommen!!! Join us as we welcome back Die Lustigen Musikanten (Merry Musicians),a traditional German band that will play waltzes, polkas, marches, and a variety of German fold songs. Vocals will be in English and German or both. We will feast upon chicken schnitzel, sauerkraut, potatoes, dill carrots, rye bread, and dessert. Reserved seating. Friday, October 11, 12:002:00pm, $12M/$17NM Men’s Club Meeting Speaker: Eric Salcedo from Lisa Madigan’s Office. Lunch is a cheeseburger, fries, and dessert. Monday, October 21, 10:30am1:00pm. $5M/$7.50NM, advanced registration is required. Women’s Club Meeting Lunch includes a cold cut sandwich on a roll, chips & dessert. Following lunch, enjoy a performance by Two for the Road. Monday, October 28, 11:30am-2:00pm, $5M/$7.50NM. Longtime Niles Resident Featured in Documentary – Theresa Sokolowski Theresa Sokolowski is featured in the recently premiered documentary, Santa Rosa: Odyssey in the Rhythm of Mariachi, which details the journey to Mexico for nearly 1500 Polish refugees of World

War II. Sokolowski continues to hold the Latin American country close to her heart. Join Theresa for a private showing of the film, with a question & answer session, and lunch following. Wednesday, October 30, 10:30am. $7.50M/$11.25NM. How to Winterize Your Car (2 classes) Instructor: Randy Stricker, Niles Public Works With winter just around the corner, your vehicle may need some preventive maintenance to get ready for the cold weather ahead. According to AAA, the most frequently uncovered problems are improper tire pressure, low or dirty motor oil, low anti-freeze, or other automotive fluids. Find out what to always have in your glove compartment or trunk in case of emergencies, simple checks to look for tire damage, the difference between “good” oil and “bad” oil, and more about car safety and preparedness. Thursday, November 7 & 14, 2:00-3:30pm, FREE. Art Insights Presented by: Char & Grace from the Art Institute of Chicago. Enjoy a guided tour through the wonderful works of art that are on display at the Art Institute. Via slideshow you will see these irreplaceable pieces of history. Listen to fascinating stories about these works of art. It’s the next best thing to being there! Participants who pre-register will receive a complimentary family pass to the Art Institute. Wednesday, November 6, 2:003:00pm, FREE. Lunch to Benefit… The Giving Tree Everyone is welcome! All proceeds will go to purchasing items left on the Giving Tree. Lunch is a hot dog, chips, and a cookie. Monday, November 4, 11:30am-1:00pm, or while supplies last, $2, paid at the door. Pre Veterans Day Celebration Celebrate vets while enjoying the musical styling’s Peter Miletic. A delicious lunch including a cheeseburger, coleslaw, fruit, and dessert will be served. Reserved seats. The deadline for table seating forms is Friday, November 1. After

November 1, you will be seated at a table that has room. Friday, November 8, 12:00-2:00pm. $10M/$15NM Hello, Dolly! At Drury Lane Oakbrook Hello, Dolly! Has become one of the most enduring musical theater hits, enjoying three Broadway revivals and international success that included being made into the film that was nominated for seven Academy Awards. Hello, Dolly! Played for 2844 performances on Broadway at the St. James Theatre with Carol Channing in the title role. At the time it was the longest playing Broadway musical. The show’s album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002. Hello, Dolly! Tells the story of Dolly Levi, a brassy widow with a knack for matchmaking. Dolly takes a trip to New York to meet a millionaire, Mr. Vandergelder, whom has been courting another woman – but Dolly is soon to change that! Before the show we will enjoy lunch at Drury Lane which will include chef’s soup of the day, veggies, rolls, your choice of salmon filet in a lemon tarragon sauce or chicken breast marsala, and dessert. Thursday, November 21, 10:30am-5:00pm, Check-in: 10:00am. $65M/$70NM.

Park Ridge Senior Center Senior Center Memberships Senior Center membership begins at age 55. Our quarterly new and prospective member meetings will you give information on the many activities, programs, events and services offered. Membership dues are: Single: $46 Resident, $65 Non-Resident Couple: $70 Resident, $99 Non-Resident Over 90 Single: $23 Resident, $32.50 Non-Resident Over 90 Couple: $35 Resident, $49.50 Non-Resident Enjoy these Senior Center Membership benefits: Priority registration and special rates for Active Adult programs, events & trips; A drop-in social center open 7 days a week; See SENIOR, page 21

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Scleroderma treatment more effective when started early By Thomas Osborn, M.D. Tribune Media Services

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I’m a 50-year-old woman recently diagnosed with scleroderma. What causes it, and can anything stop its progression? What medications are available, and at what point should I begin taking medication? ANSWER: Scleroderma is a disease that causes the body’s connective tissue and skin to harden and tighten. In some cases, only the skin is involved. But the disease can also damage other organs, including the kidneys, lungs, digestive tract and heart.The cause of scleroderma is unclear. Depending on the organs involved, medication may effectively slow or stop the disease’s progression. Scleroderma results from an overproduction of collagen in body tissues. Collagen is a fibrous type of protein that makes up your body’s connective tissues,

SENIOR Continued from page 20 Free members-only unique monthly programming and activities; A variety of free clubs for many interests and hobbies; Monthly Newsletter delivered to your home; and Volunteer Opportunities. Enjoy these facility amenities as a Senior Center Member: Large meeting hall; Classrooms; Full service kitchen; Stage with sound system; Ceramic room and kiln; 2 large screen TVs; Wii game; Game tables; 2 pool tables; 4 ping pong tables; Variety of solitary and group activities for member use; Members art displays; Free Lending Library; and Free Medical Lending Closet (limited quantities) For more information, call 847-692-3597. Bridge If bridge is of interest there are several opportunities to

including your skin. Connective tissues are the fibers that provide the framework and support for your body. It is not known what triggers the abnormal collagen production that leads to scleroderma, although the body’s immune system appears to play a role. Scleroderma can run in families, but in most cases it occurs without any known family tendency for the disease. Scleroderma can produce a variety of symptoms, depending on which organs it affects. One common symptom of scleroderma is a heightened response to cold temperatures or to emotional distress. This condition, known as Raynaud’s episode, causes blood vessels in the hands and feet to constrict. That leads to transient numbness, pain or color changes in the fingers or toes. Scleroderma can also cause persistent skin changes, such as swollen fingers and hands; thickened patches of skin, particularly on the fingers; and tight skin around the hands,

face or mouth. As a progressive disease, scleroderma typically gets worse over time. Currently, no known cure will halt the overproduction of collagen. A variety of medications are available that may be able to control the symptoms of scleroderma. For example, angiotensin-converting enzyme, or ACE, inhibitors can be used to help relax and open blood vessels, thus relieving some kidney problems associated with scleroderma. Calcium channel blockers may decrease the symptoms of Raynaud’s episodes. Several other drugs are being studied to learn if they may stop the lung inflammation that can be caused by this disease. Some people with scleroderma may develop pulmonary hypertension. This type of high blood pressure affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of the heart. Several medications are available that can treat pulmonary hypertension. But to be most

effective, treatment must begin right away, while the condition is still in its early stages. Treating the skin symptoms of scleroderma can be a challenge, but you can take steps that may help.Protecting yourself from cold can lower your risk of Raynaud’s episodes. For example, wear mittens anytime your hands are exposed to cold - even when you reach into a freezer. When you’re outside in the cold, cover your face and head and wear layers of warm clothing. Staying active can help, too. Exercise keeps your body flexible, improves circulation and relieves stiffness. Range-of-motion exercises can help keep your skin and joints flexible. Finally, don’t smoke. Nicotine causes blood vessels to constrict further and that can make symptoms of scleroderma worse. Smoking can also cause permanent narrowing of your blood vessels. A variety of other treatments - such as stem cell transplants,

the medication paclitaxel and a group of drugs known as cytokine blockers - are under investigation to see if they may be effective in reducing skin symptoms of scleroderma. Talk to your doctor to find out if any of these treatments could be right for you. Also, discuss with your doctor the best timing of treatment. In many cases, the earlier treatment begins after symptoms appear, the more effective it is in managing scleroderma. - Thomas Osborn, M.D., Rheumatology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.

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 847-692-3597 for more information or to be put in tough with one of the group moderators.

a variety of books . One per month . Camera Club: 4th Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m. Join our camera club as they provide instruction and interesting slideshows on a variety of different topics . Money Matters with Chris Valentine: 1st & 3rd Monday of the Month, 10 a.m. Chris Valentine from Edward Jones presents a program of financial tips and answers your questions Opera Arts Club with Leo Rizzetto. 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, Noon. Do you have a love for opera and/or musicals? Leo Rizzetto, opera aficionado, presents a variety of majestic operas and toe tapping musicals . Computer Club: 1st Wednesday of the month, 1:30 p.m. Need a computer refresher course or just help learning the computer? Join Richard Brandt as he leads the group . Come with questions. Handicrafters: every Friday, 10 a.m. Do you knit, crochet, sew, quilt, cross-stitch, or embroider? We make items for the Annual Holiday Bazaar and the V .A . Hospitals . We provide the supplies for these events, or you can work on your own project . Beginners

are welcome! Wii Bowling. 1st, 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, 2:00pm4:30 p.m. Join us for a friendly Wii bowling competition

• 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.

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. Senior Center Clubs Men’s Club: 1st & 2nd Tuesday of the month. Join us as we plan fun and exciting events, as well as make a difference in our community. Genealogy Group: 2nd Monday of the month, 10 a.m. Trace your family roots with the help and encouragement of the Genealogy Group . Come with questions or information to share. Book Worms: 1st Thursday of the month, 1 p.m. Love to read? Join us every month for a discussion pertaining to

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.

(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. For health information, visit www.mayoclinic.com.)

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 See SENIOR, page 22

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SENIOR Continued from page 21 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. Holiday Bazaar Saturday, November 2 • 10:00am–3:00pm Handmade holiday crafts, sweaters and afghans, baked goods, yesterday’s treasures, and much more is all for sale during our Annual Bazaar . Bring your wallet and a friend and support the Senior Center with this great fundraiser! Lunch is available for purchase . All Ages

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Thillens expected to run for state representative Park Ridge park commissioner expected to announce campaign Park Ridge Park Board Commissioner Mel Thillens is expected to formally

announce a run for Illinois state representative during a fundraiser in Uptown Oct. 20. The Park Ridge native and leader of sales and operations for a family-owned armored car cash delivery service, has been collecting signatures to run in the 55th District Republican primary next spring. If he wins the primary, he would likely face incumbent Democrat Marty Moylan in the general election. Thillens says an official announcement of his plans will not come until the Oct. 20 fundraiser, which will take place at 4 p.m. at the offices of the Pickwick Theatre, 3 S. Prospect Ave. Tickets can be purchased at (847) 973-5893.

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 847-8230453 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.

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. Sit and Get Fit • 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through 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 The Entrepreneurs: Men Who Built America • Thursdays, October 17-24; 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Avid Youth. Bright Vision. Beckoning Vistas. Generous Spirit. American Glory. These few words provide insight into some of the great chapters and contributions of industrial pioneers to the splendor of America. Rabbi Victor Weissberg will examine the life and works of the Macy Boys, Isidor and Nathan Straus, and Railroad Barons Leland Stanford and Cornelius Vanderbilt, builders of the Union Pacific and New York Central Railroads. He will also explore the cultural monuments that added to the radiance of America far beyond their lifetimes. To register, call 847.784.6030. Morton Grove Location American Legion Memorial Civic Center, 6140 W. Dempster Street. $18/member; $22/non-member Healing Our Losses: Bereavement Support • Fridays, through 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.ww Acting & Improvisation • 10:30 a.m. to noon, Thursdays, Oct. 3 - 24 Ever want to try acting? Explore improvisation, role playing, and acting exercises and unleash your inner actor. This class will give you the opportunity to reclaim the past, enhance your present and inspire your future. Seasoned actress and instructor Lorelei Goldman will teach you how acting can add zest to life.$35 member; $42 non-member. TV Memories • 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28 Take a fresh look at Uncle Miltie, Edward R. Murrow, Lucy, Gunsmoke, and more! Watch an original video featuring Chicago TV professionals who describe television’s formative years and show clips from some of those early broadcasts. Get an insider’s view of early television programming! Also included in the presentation is a unique word puzzle to test your own TV memories. $8 member; $10 non-member Senior Center membership Become a member of North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus and enjoy opportunities to live longer, happier, healthier lives through an array of programs, activities, trips and services. Members receive a discount on all programs, activities, and trips, Lifelong Learning Program Catalog, information on local, state, and federal issues affecting seniors, and invitations to special events and presentations. Membership dues are $20 for an individual and $35 for a couple/household for a full year. Everyone welcome! Call North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus at 847-470-5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove, to become a member.

Seniors RETIRE SMART By Jill Schlesinger | Tribune Content Agency After years of political fighting, a Supreme Court decision and lots of confusion, the 2010 Affordable Care Act (ACA or “Obamacare”) kicked off on October 1. The government has established the website Healthcare.gov to manage all aspects of the ACA, but if you need a cheat sheet, here are some of the most frequently asked questions: Q. What do I need to do? A. If you are an uninsured U.S. citizen or legal resident, you must be enrolled in qualifying health coverage in 2014 or face a penalty. Qualifying coverage includes: employer-provided insurance; government programs like Medicare, Medicaid or the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP); COBRA; privately purchased insurance; or coverage you purchase in a state or federal marketplace. Q. What are “exchanges” or “marketplaces”? A. On October 1, online health insurance marketplaces (also known as “exchanges”) launched so that individuals without insurance as well as small businesses with up to 50 employees could shop for insurance coverage. State and federal governments are not providing the coverage, rather they are aggregating the information for consumers through one platform - the marketplace. It’s like using Travelocity to understand the cost of various airlines flying to your desired destination,rather than visiting each airline’s website. Costs of coverage vary by type of coverage, state of residence, age and family situation. Q. What are the penalties for NOT having coverage? A. For each household, the greater of: - 2014: $95 per uninsured adult and $47.50 per uninsured child, capped at $285 per household, OR 1 percent of household income. - 2015: $325 per uninsured adult and $162.50 per child, capped at $975 per household, OR 2 percent of household income.

- 2016: $695 per uninsured adult and $347.50 per child, capped at $2,085 per household, OR 2.5 percent of household income. Q. Are there exemptions from penalties? A. Yes, for economic hardship, religious objections, American Indians, those without coverage for less than 3 months, undocumented immigrants and incarcerated individuals. Q. Will Uncle Sam help financially? A. Yes. Beginning in 2014, there will be tax credits for individuals and families making between 100 and 400 percent of the federal poverty level, who purchase insurance through the marketplaces and who are ineligible for coverage through an employer or a government plan. For a family of four, credits are available for incomes of $23,550 up to $94,200. Q. How will ACA change health benefits and coverage? A. In the following ways: - Eventual elimination of lifetime and annual limits on coverage. - Elimination of pre-existing condition exclusions by 2014. - Requirement to extend dependent coverage to age 26. - Insurers will not be allowed to charge women or persons with medical problems higher rates. -Premiums of older individuals can’t be more than 3X as expensive as those of younger people.

(Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Emmynominated, Senior Business Analyst for CBS News. A former options trader and CIO of an investment advisory firm, Jill covers the economy, markets, investing and anything else with a dollar sign on TV, radio (including her nationally syndicated radio show), the web and her blog, “Jill on Money.” She welcomes comments and questions at askjill@jillonmoney.com.)

THE BUGLE OCTOBER 17, 2013