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OCTOBER 18, 2012

Vol. 57 No. 2

Milwaukee Avenue work nears finish

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Commuters could be seeing some relief from Niles roadwork next month, as Milwaukee Avenue construction nears completion.

According to the Illinois Department of Transportation, streetscape work at the intersections of Milwaukee Avenue and Harlem, Howard, and Oakton is about done for this season. The brick crosswalks are complete, new sidewalks poured, pedestrian lights erected, sod laid, and decorative banding is complete. Pace bus stops have been relocated at the far end of the intersections, for transit efficiency.

Eight of the streetlights from Monroe to Neva will be replaced for safety reasons and will be replaced with black streetlights.

Modernization of the traffic signals will be done by the State of Illinois.

IDOT reports these new LED systems will improve pedestrian safety with a countdown that allows additional time for seniors to cross.

“Once the state is done with their work our contractors can come and finish the brick pavers and the other decorative construction that

“There really is not much

work left to do, but it’s still kind of messy… they are expecting to get all that done

by November.”

Steven Vinezeano, Niles Assistant Village Manager is remaining,” said Niles Assistant Village Manager Steven Vinezeano.

“There really is not much work left to do, but it’s still kind of messy.

While they are putting in the new signal lights there might be some road closures, but they are expecting to get all that done by November.”

This latest phase of construction was completed using an initial $850,000 from a Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) grant in 2007. The Milwaukee Avenue Streetscape Committee developed a plan to improve signals, increasing pedestrian and driver safety.

The first phase of work, at the intersection of Milwaukee and See ROAD WORK, page 3

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Fashion show raises funds for students, women’s shelter

By Alex Hernandez Staff Reporter

Volunteer models showcase outfits donated by local retailers during the Fall into Fashion fundraiser at Golf Mill Shopping Center last Sunday.

The event benefitted the Niles Chamber of Commerce’s Dollars for Scholars program and the Wings Women’s shelter.

Top donations came from Canino Electric, Haggis Construction and Ashley furniture. Fashion lines from JC Penney, Ross Dress for Less, Kohls, Target and more were showcased.

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Volunteer models showcased outfits donated to the event by JC Penney, Ross Dress for Less, Kohls, Target and others.

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Thanksgiving dinner to honor area Navy recruits

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

This coming Thanksgiving Day, the Morton Grove American Legion Post 134 will be celebrating its sixth annual Adopt-a-Sailor Navy day.

On Nov. 22, the Morton Grove American Legion Post 134 will host 50 recruits from Naval Service Training Command at Great Lakes.

Legion members, friends, and local merchants are donating refreshments and a full Thanksgiving dinner.

Entertainment and nationwide long distance and international phone service will be available all day, courtesy of AT&T. Computers also will also be available so Navy men

ROAD WORK Continued from page 1 Touhy was completed in 2010.

This second phase of the project included similar streetscape improvements, and was made possible through two additional ITEP grants totaling $1,370,000 and a $444,600 federal

and women can contact their loved ones throughout the day.

Additionally, the day’s events will be filmed and a DVD will be sent to their families.

“We owe them a thank you for their service. Let’s show them a beautiful day to remember,” said Casey Bachara, American Legion Post 134 Thanksgiving Day Committee Chairman.

According to Recruit Training Command Public Affairs Officer Sue Krawczyk, last year 1,027 recruits whose families were unable to visit for the day were “adopted” by local civic organizations such as local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), American Legions and churches. In all, 20 organizations adopted the recruits in groups of 10 to 150.

The majority of the organizations and volunteers that participate have continually supported the program over the years by providing a day of food, movies, video games, music and - most popular of all - phone calls home.

“This is a win-win and rewarding opportunity for the recruits and the community to enjoy the holiday season,” said Capt. Steven G. Bethke, commanding officer, RTC of last year’s event. “Recruits get some time away from the pressures of boot camp thanks to the generosity of the great volunteers from the local civic and patriotic organizations.

This is a rare chance for them to see firsthand, the people that are joining our military.”

Transportation Community and System Preservation (TCSP) grant. Decorative fencing and corner brick paver plazas will wrap each of the four corners at Milwaukee Oakton Aves., once the new traffic signals are installed by IDOT. In addition to the planned roadway improvements, new salt-tolerant trees will be planted in the parkway and sidewalk installed along

Milwaukee Avenue between Neva and Monroe to increase survivability for the trees, planting will be delayed until Spring 2013.

According to Niles officials, the next phase of construction will include banners installed by the Niles Chamber of Commerce and Industry that feature Niles businesses. These banners will be installed along the entire length of Milwaukee

Recruit Training Command at Naval Service Training Command in Great Lakes is primarily responsible for conducting the initial Navy orientation and training of new recruits. The command is commonly referred to as “boot camp” or “recruit training” and has been in operation at Great Lakes since 1911.

Since the closure of RTCs in Orlando and San Diego in 1994, Great Lakes is now the Navy’s only basic training location.

Anyone wishing to make a donation please make checks payable to: Thanksgiving Committee, American Legion Post 134; American Legion Post 134, 6144 Dempster St., Morton Grove, IL, 60053 ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com

Avenue. Chamber members will pay $495 for a banner while non-members will pay $750. Businesses that wish to be featured can download an application from the Niles Chamber of Commerce website. ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com

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Niles man charged with assault

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

A Niles man arrested for allegedly attacking another man in his home will have his day in court Oct. 23.

Gochoo Battsngel, 47, was charged with battery in connection with a disturbance at 2 a.m. Oct. 8 at his residence in the 8000 block of Foster Lane.

According to police reports, officers entered the apartment after hearing cries from a woman and infant inside. Police say they witnessed an intoxicated Battsngel, fists clenched, standing over another man who was lying on the floor with his hands protecting his head.

Reports indicate the victim, an unidentified 46-year-old male, told the officers Battsngel became upset with his presence at the residence, the two men argued, and Battsngel began attacking him, first striking him in the face and then, once he fell to the floor, striking the back of his head using his hands and feet. The Niles Fire Department treated the victim for wounds to their face.

The woman present at the residence at the time of the incident told police that she and Battsngel are roommates and that he became upset that the victim was visiting, eating and drinking with her.

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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.

Niles Dorothy Scaduto, 35, Des Plaines, was arrested on Oct. 4 at Golf Mill Center for retail theft.

Milutin Jevtic, 63, Niles, was arrested Oct. 5 in the 8800 block of Milwaukee for no valid license.

Amartuvshin Baatartosgt, 22, Des Plaines, was arrested on Oct. 6 in the 8600 block of Dempster for no valid license.

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Martin Contreras-Castillo, 23, Northfield, was arrested on Oct. 7 in the 7200 block of Milwaukee for driving under the influence.

Gochoo Battsngel, 47, Niles, was arrested on Oct. 8 in the 8000 block of Foster for battery.

Stephanie Stobiecki, 36, Chicago, was arrested on Oct. 9 in the 6500 block of Mozart for disorderly conduct.

Carmelo Alicea, 34, Chicago, was arrested Oct. 10 in the 92000 block of Milwaukee for driving with a revoked license.

Esperanza Manjarrez, 42, Chicago, was arrested on Oct. 10 in the 7000 block of Touhy for leaving the scene of an accident and driving with no valid license.

Kyle Grosse, 21, Elmwood Park, was arrested on Oct. 10 at the Elmwood Police Station for a battery warrant.

Morton Grove Ramiro Nieto, 25, Chicago, was arrested on Oct. 4 for driving with no valid license.

Salvador Salamanca-Marquez, 26, Des Plaines, was arrested on Oct. 7 for driving with no valid license and being involved in a hit and run.

Gerardo Bote, 51, Morton Grove, was arrested on Oct. 6 for driving under the influence.

Williams Eason, 44, Skokie, was

arrested on Oct. 10 for driving under the influence, resisting arrest and possession of a controlled substance.

Crown Rd. for driving without license and disobeyed traffic control device.

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David Dziedzic, 38, Des Plaines, was arrested on Oct. 12 in the 1700 block of Dempster for 2 counts of harassment by electronic communication.

Juan Carlos, Sanchez-Luz, 37, Chicago, was arrested on Oct. 8 in the 2000 block of Parkside for driving without valid insurance and improper turn.

Jeffrey Bahry, 49, Park Ridge, was arrested on Oct. 9 in the 800 block of Higgins for improper lane usage, driving without license, no valid insurance and driving under the influence.

Raymundo Romero, 30, Franklin Park, was arrested on Oct. 10 in the 10500 block of

A 15 year-old male, Park Ridge, was arrested on Oct. 12 at Belle Plaine & Knight for possession of cannabis.

A 15 year-old male, Park Ridge, was arrested on Oct. 12 at Belle Plaine & Knight for possession of cannabis.

Claudia Alvarez-Aquino, Chicago, was arrested on Oct. 13 in the 1300 block of W.Touhy for driving without headlights and no valid drivers license or insurance.

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OCTOBER 18

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

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

Lights on AfterschoolInformation Fair and Rally. 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the Niles Teen Center. Join 7,500 other communities and 1 million Americans in celebrating afterschool programs at the Afterschool Alliance’s 13th annual “Lights On Afterschool”!

This nationwide event calls attention to the importance of afterschool programs and the resources required to keep the lights on and the doors open.

The Niles Teen Center, TLC: Total Learning Community, Golf Mill Shopping Center and JCPenney are proud to be Lights On Afterschool Partners. This event will include an information fair of community youth organizations, program demonstrations, an open house and tour of the Teen Center, arts and crafts projects, food and prizes, and rally with community speakers.

FISH Seeking Volunteers.

Due to the economy, FISH is experiencing over a 40 percent rise in ridership. It is straining both the volunteer service level and budget. Since 1971, FISH volunteers have been serving Park Ridge and Maine Township residents by providing free rides to medical appointments.

To continue to provide a high level of service to all residents of Maine Township, FISH needs volunteers. Can you spare four hours per month to drive neighbors to medical appointments? To volunteer, call Ed Oken, President, 847 6960761.

Meet US Rep Schakowsky’s Representative. 9 a.m. to noon at the Park Ridge Library.A member of U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky’s Evanston office will be at the library every Wednesday morning to answer your questions about government, health care, retirement issues, immigration visas, and anything else related to federal benefits. For more information, contact Ann Limjoco at 847-328-3409.

Stroke Club. 3-4:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Center for Advanced Care, Room 1220, 1700 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. This is a free program for stroke victims and survivors (plus a guest). Free parking is available in the attached parking garage. For more information contact Meg Potterfield, 847723-4765 or Dorene Wlodarski, 847-296-2470.

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

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

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

Songwriters’ Group. 7 to 9 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 West Oakton St., Niles.

Songwriters meet to share their songs, practice performing, and get encouragement in a supportive environment. Bring a song: use our keyboard, bring your guitar, sing acapella, or bring a recording of your song on your laptop.

OCTOBER 20 AutumnFest in Park Ridge.

10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Enjoy all Uptown has to offer on a crisp, fall morning including shopping, restaurants and special events outside the Library! Partnership between the Park Ridge Public Library and the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce. 10:30 to 11 a.m. – Costume Pet Parade.

Bring your pets out and show off their Halloween costumes in a fun parade around the Library!

All ages of people and pets are welcome! If your pet doesn’t have a costume, but wants to march, that is fine too. Dress up the kids too – and if they don’t have live pets, bring stuffed animals! 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

– Bring some old clothing (child or adult sized) to create your own scarecrow. We’ll provide the hay.

Lisa’s Italian Ice will be providing popcorn for attendees.

Tech Fest. 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Join MGPL at our 3rd annual Tech Fest! Explore innovative technologies in a fun, hands-on environment.

Librarians will host interactive

stations and demonstrations for both adults and kids. Test-drive devices at an eReader Petting Zoo; Learn about archiving photos, documents and more; Discover the best apps for both adults and kids;Travel the world on a virtual vacation; Discover your family roots with our genealogy resources; Explore our brand-new website; Use your smartphone as a library card; Become a Google Search Master; Create your own digital story; Bristle Bot: Build and race a mini robot; Learn about streaming music and movies; Take a look at the future with augmented reality; and Get advice on digital cameras from an Abt representative.

Pioneer Park Spooktoberfest. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pioneer Park, Niles. Join Pioneer Park for their 2nd Annual Spooktoberfest! Children & Doggie Howl’oween Parade & Costume Contest at Noon. First 100 children in costume will receive FREE goodie bags. Hot Dogs, Chips, Drinks & Desserts$1. FREE Hayrides; FREE Kids Crafts; and FREE Games. MiniGolf: $1 per person. For more information, please call 847647-6777, ext 8.

Playdate with Nature. 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. at Wildwood Nature Center. Join us for an hour of games, crafts, and educational activities based around the seasonal nature theme of the day.

OCTOBER 21 City of Ghosts. 2 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 West Oakton St., Niles. Experience an afternoon of supernatural theater designed to make you scream. Back by popular demand, William Pack delivers a series of disconcerting and frightening stories from Chicago History. ‘

OCTOBER 23

Mother-Daughter Book Club: Grades 3-4. 7 to 8 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Bring your mother (or aunt, grandmother, neighbor, older sister or teacher) with you for a lively discussion and activities connected to the book of the month: “Inside Out and Back Again” by Thanhha Lai.

OCTOBER 24 Democratic Bingo. 11:45 a.m. at the House of the White Eagle, 6845 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles.

The Maine Township Regular

THE BUGLE OCTOBER 18, 2012 Democratic Organization is pleased to host the 44th annual Free Senior Bingo. Once again it is a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends, meet candidates running on the Democratic ticket for the November election and win Bingo. Candidates running for county, state and federal offices will be in attendance and furnishing the prizes.Tickets are available at the Maine Township Democratic Office located at 6767 N Milwaukee Ave., Ste. 102 or by calling the MTRDO office at (847) 588-0061.

International Film Series: Under the Same Moon. 2 to 3:45 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 West Oakton St., Niles. Rosario works illegally in the U.S. while her mother cares for her son in Mexico.

Unexpected circumstances force Rosario to embark on a desperate attempt to reunite her family. PG-13, 2007, Spanish language with English subtitles.

OCTOBER 26 Ghostly Whispers. 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Niles Teen Center. Niles own storytellers, Debi and Stan Gajewski of THE STORY SPINNERS will be performing their spine- tingling, hair-raising, eerie tales - just perfect to get you into the spirit of Halloween.

Monsters Ball. 6 to 8:30 p.m. at Oasis Fun Center,7877 Milwaukee Ave., Niles. This special event is perfect for the whole family who want to experience some Halloween fun. Enjoy dinner, followed by a spooky firelight Halloween story time that will put you in the mood for the Monsters Ball. Wear your costume and be prepared to move to the music, play games and have a “Monster” good time. Fee includes dinner, story, and dancing.All participants

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must register for this event. For more information, visit www. niles-parks.org.

The Shakespeare Project of Chicago: “Othello.” 7 to 9:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 West Oakton St., Niles.This is one of Shakespeare’s greatest tragedies, Othello, The Moor of Venice. Othello and Desdemona marry and attempt to build a life together, despite their differences in age, race, and experience but their marriage is sabotaged by the envious Iago.

The first of four plays which will be presented in a theatrical reading format by professional actors of The Shakespeare Project of Chicago.

OCTOBER 27 Let’s Get Physical with My Gym! (Ages 2-6). 10:30 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Come enjoy dance, gymnastics skills, and movement with My Gym Children’s Fitness Center of Skokie! Registration required.

Halloween Parade & Party.

10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Get your costume ready for the annual Halloween Parade and Party.

Join us for a bewitching stroll from Oak Park (Main Street and Ottawa) to Grennan Heights.

Once at Grennan Heights there will be ghouly games, ghastly goodies, and spooky surprises!

Please register early for this popular event. Registration required. For more information, visit www.niles-parks.org.

Spooky Saturday. 12 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 West Oakton St., Niles. Brave souls are invited to listen to spooky stories, eat a sweet treat, show off your costume, and go See CALENDAR, page 6

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Bugle Editorial

Speak out against domestic violence

Imagine living in fear on a daily basis. Never knowing when one little word uttered or a wrong move is going to warrant a slap to the head or something worse. Imagine a child seeing that every day.

Now imagine that child as an adult who has known nothing but violence in the home.

Boyfriends hitting their high school girlfriends. Grown men attacking their wives. Wives beating their husbands. Parents hurting their children. It can become an all-too ordinary scenario that repeats itself.

But it should not be ordinary for anyone to stand by and watch.We all need to play a part

in ending domestic violence, helping victims live without fear or being an advocate for those who cannot speak out for themselves.

Trapped in a twisted set of circumstances, victims feel isolated and without power.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and the Drew Peterson case has recently reminded everyone living in the Chicago land area of the horrors of domestic violence. Justice, most agree, was brought. But where is Stacy? What happened to Lisa Stebic? Questions about domestic violence are that much more troubling when you consider that more than half of

all cases are never reported?

Northern Will County hosted its 14th annual Take Back the Night Rally, which encouraged survivors to speak out and encouraged others to come forward to stop the violence and shatter the silence. As a community, it becomes everyone’s responsibility to speak out. If we are asking the victims who are facing insurmountable fear to speak out, dig down and ask what you can do to help. If you see the signs, have the courage to speak out for that neighbor, for that child sitting in the classroom or for your friend’s high school daughter. Organizations like

Letter to the Editor

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Susanne Atanus for Congress Dear Friends, We are a great nation. Susanne Atanus is an Independent candidate who will fix the Economy. We need to listen to her proposal for the future of our country. She says that our elected officials need to set priorities and goals for the future for an economy that will bring prosperity to all, more income and jobs and lower taxes.

Our time is now. An economy for the 99 percent is possible when shareholders will be paid right each day with no “market” or S& P, Dow Jones, and Nasdaq Index influence and will receive checks each month from daily positive returns from their stock and mutual fund investments with companies and banks.

The Boards of Trade need to close as soon as possible since the hand signals create the indexes that are not true daily indicators of

the true daily profitability of large companies, utility companies and banks.

The government, including schools, libraries and park districts, will benefit from great returns to deliver services and lower taxes. In addition, public transit, colleges, universities and hospitals will also benefit with positive returns to lower costs and taxes. That will be a great day, and it is coming soon. We can also do without township government nationwide, which is a waste of billions of dollars that taxpayers should no longer pay. Atanus proposes, with daily positive returns, damages should be paid to Holocaust victims.

With more income we will purchase more goods and services and this will create more jobs.This is the greatest economic stimulus. Our time is now for prosperity for all. Her website is

Bridges to a New Day, who provide counseling to families, with a goal to provide education and prevent family violence are struggling to find volunteers.

That’s why it’s important for everyone to find a platform or just be a friend.

It is equally important to speak out to you local leaders and legislators. In an election year tangled up with discourse surrounding the economy, Congress neglected to pass the Violence Against Women’s Act. VAWA expired in 2011 and must be swiftly reauthorized to ensure the continuation of these vital, lifesaving programs and laws.

www.atanusforuscongress.com.

With more income, families will have hope and this will decrease the desperation shots and killings, and will reduce terrorism, hunger, crime, and poverty. Our Time is Now for an Economy for the 99 percent.

Another priority that our elected officials needs to set is to ensure healthy and clean air and water for eternity with fewer pollutants and work toward only non toxic and biodegradables allowed. Susanne Atanus for U. S. Congress 9th District will make sure that all the proposed issues happen and the economy works for the 99 percent. Make sure that she is elected as soon as possible.

Susanne Atanus is a “Write Her Name on the Ballot” candidate for the General Election on Nov. 6.

Betty Terrace Niles Resident

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For kids in grades 1-4.

Morton Grove Park District’s Annual Halloween Family Festival.

4 to 8:15 p.m. at Prairie View Community Center, 6834 Dempster St. Get dressed up and join the Morton Grove Park District at the annual Halloween Family Festival.

Children ages 3-12 will be able to participate in a variety of Halloween activities. Festival activities may include: Carnival games and attractions, prizes, refreshments hay hunt and haunted maze entertainers. If you are interested in helping out at our annual Halloween Festival please call Kevin Slobodecki at 847-965-1200.

Ghost Hunting 101. 3 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 West Oakton St., Niles.

How does a ghost hunter

Urge your member of Congress to prioritize postelection passage of a VAWA reauthorization bill that safely and effectively protects all victims. Take action by e-mailing, calling, tweeting, or telling members of Congress that is essential that a strong, bipartisan VAWA, that safely and effectively meets the needs of all victims, is promptly reauthorized after the elections.

While this month brings attention to the issue, remember those living a life of daily fear.

Do your part to empower both children and adults by speaking out.

conduct an investigation? All library patrons are invited to join in the celebration of Teen Read Month in a paranormal investigation presentation from the Illinois Ghost Society.

OCTOBER 28 Monster Movie Makeup. 2 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 West Oakton St., Niles.

Turn yourself into a monster for Halloween! Learn to make fake blood and scars from everyday household items. Apply makeup to look like a zombie, vampire, or ghoul.

OCTOBER 30 Jack Diamond Presents Mel Torme. 10:30 a.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 West Oakton St., Niles. Jack Diamond, music historian, returns to the Niles Library to talk about jazz composer and singer, Mel Torme. Torme’s high tenor and smooth vocal style brought him fame with his signature tunes of “Again” and “Blue Moon” among many others.

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Guest Columnist

America’s foreign foreign policy If you’ve followed the progression of the Obama/ Clinton foreign policy you’re likely confused. If you’ve followed it closely you’re likely scared. It is a policy that seems to benefit everyone, but America. What is going on?

The map of the Middle East has turned dangerously antiAmerican. Egypt is now firmly in the hands of the Muslim Brotherhood, a terrorist organization which views America and the West as tools of Satan. Egypt has the tenth largest military in the world, which includes $1.3 billion in U.S. aid. Libya is in chaos. We had its leader, Khadafi, tamed and under our control. Now he’s dead at the hands of “rebels”, who most recently killed our Ambassador who was denied the basic protection provided to the embassy in Barbados, a Caribbean island paradise.

In Iraq we bugged out, which saved American lives in the short run, but this is more like

removing every US soldier from Germany in 1946, leaving the country open to radicals within or to Soviet invasion.

T h a t ’ s already happened in Iraq as Iran has used Iraqi airspace to supply its allies in Lebanon and Syria. Since the fall of the Soviet Union, Iran is now the world’s biggest sponsor of terrorism. Its ally Syria, which in addition to its own chemical weapons most likely has Saddam Hussein’s, is fighting for its existence against a “rebel” army.

That might be a good thing, but the rebels appear to be AlQaeda. It’s a lose-lose situation at this point.

We’re on the verge of withdrawing from Afghanistan per our publicly announced timetable and our enemies

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know it. Imagine if the local police announced as of midnight tonight they’d no longer be patrolling or responding to crime. How might that work out? Emboldened the Taliban have stepped up their attacks on Americans and pro-Western Afghanis. Infiltrating Afghan forces and targeting our Green Berets, Special Forces and military personnel. Their latest local victim is a 14-year-old girl

who, since age 11, has stood up to them. It appears she will survive the gunshot to her head, but her country likely won’t.

We depart, tail tucked between our legs and the Taliban return, triumphant.

China and Russia simply ignore us now. As America withdraws or steps down as world leader under the current administration there are real consequences and

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real harm, not just to America and American interests, but to people around the world who look to us for leadership.

When Jimmy Carter tried this 35 years ago we lost Iran and gained 3 decades of worsening terrorism.

Now, it’s being tried again, but this time we’re losing dozens of allies to radicals. Isn’t it time we had a foreign policy that put America’s interests first?

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This week, you could face projects that will require intense effort. Schedule some down time to rejuvenate and you’ll be ready for the heavy work as the workweek begins.

come. You don’t have to stick to the program. You’ll find that you derive the most satisfaction this week by acting spontaneously; enjoy whatever is started at the spur of the moment.

Rome wasn’t built in a day. While you may long for greatness in the week ahead, patience and hard work are required to make these dreams a reality. No one starts at the top; work your way upward.

Read between the lines.

The answers you seek are all right in front of you this week; it will be how you interpret them that makes all the difference. Make plans now and turn plans into reality later.

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School Briefs

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1 Gum with a jingle that began, “So kiss a little longer” 7 Seconds in the air, to punters 15 Wicked 16 Penance component 17 Poker chips are often seen in them 18 Chocolaty treats 19 Some charity races 20 Second crop of a growing season 21 Reason for a prep course 22 Healthy piece 23 Picky person?

24 Brought down 26 Bangladesh capital 31 Guiding light 33 Longhorn rival 34 Calls at home 36 Etta James classic 37 New Jersey river 38 Exhilarating 39 Folly 40 Threadbare

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Don’t keep secrets.

Avoid unnecessary suspicions by being open and transparent in all your activities in the week to come. You can have it your way, but just remember that others need their way too.

Don’t stray off the charted course. All that’s going on around you may distract you from fulfilling your responsibilities. Stay focused. You may spend money foolishly this week and regret it later.

Recharge the batteries.

This week, you could face projects that will require intense effort. Schedule some down time to rejuvenate and you’ll be ready for the heavy work as the workweek begins.

Take things as they come. You don’t have to stick to the program. You’ll find that you derive the most satisfaction this week by acting spontaneously; enjoy whatever is started at the spur of the moment.

Rome wasn’t built in a day. While you may long for greatness in the week ahead, patience and hard work are required to make these dreams a reality. No one starts at the top; work your way upward.

Read between the lines.

The answers you seek are all right in front of you this week; it will be how you interpret them that makes all the difference. Make plans now and turn plans into reality later.

Go your own way.

Concentrate on doing what you want in the week to come and don’t let the needs of others derail your plans. It may sound selfish, but you please others best when you please yourself.

With age comes wisdom.

This week, what you may perceive to be criticism from an elder may actually be quite helpful. You can’t change certain situations, but you can change how you react to them.

Don’t answer questions that no one asked. You may consider yourself an authority on certain subjects, but that doesn’t mean you should always add your two cents during the upcoming week.

Say it like you mean it.

Don’t back down from convictions even when pressured to change your mind. In the week to come, you can enhance your reputation by being honest and sticking to principles.

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Sometimes, it’s better just to kick back and enjoy the simpler things in life. Keep your schedule open for adventures in the week ahead.

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INSIDE: Maine South’s Friedman state-bound in tennis, page 12; State golfers only get one round in, page 13

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James, Dons get past Hilltoppers

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Joliet Catholic’s USC-bound running back Ty Isaac, and his backfield sidekickTyler Reitz grab plenty of headlines, but Notre Dame junior tailback Chris James has turned in a number of front page-commanding performances, as well, this season.

Add James’ effort last Friday versus the Hilltoppers to that list.

An anticipated matchup between the ESCC’s premier backs, Isaac and James, didn’t materialize because Isaac wasn’t able to suit up (nor was Reitz) due to injuries. Instead, it was James and JCA’s Mike Ivlow who ran wild in the Dons’ 42-33 victory.

James rushed for 148 yards, caught two passes for 65 and scored three touchdowns while Ivlow, who became the workhorse for JCA in Isaac and Reitz’s absence, piled up 209 yards and four scores.

“It feels amazing,” said James, who is nearing 1,400 yards for the year.“The coaches and everyone, we’ve been working hard for it.

We never overlooked this team.

We knew they were going to be good, no matter if their running back(s) played or not.”

But it wasn’t all James. Senior wideout Billy Hirsch and quarterback Dan Nagode also enjoyed stellar evenings as the Dons went with a no-huddle offense to start the game and scored on their first three possessions.

“That was our mindset the whole week: to strike first and just try to get them into a hole and that’s exactly what we did,” James said.“We came out tonight knowing that we were going to win.”

Nagode, playing arguably his

best game of season so far, hit Hirsch in stride for a 60-yard touchdown five plays into the Dons’ game-opening drive.

“He did a great job of captaining the game and keeping things under control and just making the right decisions,” said Notre Dame head coach Mike Hennessey. “I thought he passed well and he ran well and he did all the things that we asked him to do.”

Nagode was 14 of 20 for 238 yards, and Hirsch caught six passes for 131 yards and two TDs, including a 13-yard touchdown reception in the fourth quarter.

“It was a fake bubble, and they bit on it. And I just went deep,” said Hirsch, describing the first touchdown play. “The kid (JCA defender) came up and we just made the play. We run bubble a lot so faking the bubble really helped us.”

“We particularly felt we had to pass in order to run, and we haven’t run much no-huddle at all this year,” Hennessey said.

“Billy’s a guy who’s pretty difficult to handle one-on-one.

Billy just beat him and Danny put it right on the money. It was a play that at that point in time worked very well, and we really have great confidence in Billy to beat somebody (downfield).”

Notre Dame surged ahead 20-0 when James turned a screen pass into a 35-yard touchdown. Later, he burst through a hole on the right side for a 37-yard score.

Afterwards, Hennessey gave credit to the Dons’ offensive line, consisting of Sean Nicholson, Mike Maligranda, Bobby Deleonardis, Mike Mulcrone and Nick Bargione.

“It says a lot about how (better) our offensive line has become over the year,” he said.“We’ve had big running games, but to march down the field like that at this

Mike Sandrolini/Bugle Staff

Notre Dame wideout Billy Hirsch caught six passes for 131 yards and two touchdowns in the Dons’ 42-33 ESCC victory over Joliet Catholic last Friday.

point is a tremendous credit to our offensive line coach Joe Gale and those five kids up there who make the holes.”

The Hilltoppers came to within a touchdown and an extra point conversion of Notre Dame twice during the game—20-14 early in the second quarter and 35-

27 early in the fourth. However, the Dons mounted long scoring drives on each occasion to give them some breathing room.

In the second quarter, Notre Dame milked nearly seven minutes off the clock on a drive that was capped by James’ 7-yard touchdown.In the fourth,Nagode

scored on a 5-yard keeper after the Dons chewed up close to eight minutes.

Tom Simon added a 20-yard field goal to end the first half for the Dons, who, with their fifth victory, have all but assured See DONS, page 14

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Sports

Friedman statebound

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Freshman Leigh Friedman is well-versed at competing in United States Tennis Association tournaments. She had played a countless number of USTA matches before setting foot on Maine South’s tennis courts for the first time this fall.

ROUNDUP This week, Friedman gets her first taste of IHSA state tennis after earning a tournament berth by placing fourth at last weekend’s Niles West Class AA sectional, won by Glenbrook South (23 points). Maine South took third (6).

Friedman, who’s been at No. 1

singles for the Hawks throughout the year, became Maine South’s first qualifier since 2010.The No. 3 seed in the tourney punched her state ticket by defeating fifth-seeded Elizabeth Sak of Glenbrook North 6-4, 1-6, 6-2.

On Saturday, she faced another freshman, Glenbrook North’s Madeline Kahn, in the third-place match, losing 6-2, 6-3.

“Right now I’m looking at it from the sense that I’m a freshman,” she said. “I’m going to go into it trying my hardest because I’ve made it there.”

Earlier in the day on Oct. 12, Friedman defeated Theresa Breen of Resurrection to get the opportunity to play Sak. Earlier in the year, Friedman lost See ROUNDUP, page 14

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Maine South freshman Leigh Friedman is headed to state.

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Rain washes out state tournament

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Mike Sandrolini/Bugle Staff

Katie Krall shot an 88 for Maine South Friday at state.

The predominant sound at Saturday’s girls and boys state golf tournament finals, held in downstate Decatur and Bloomington, respectively, wasn’t the ping of titanium drivers striking golf balls.

It was lightning warning sirens.

Three-time state qualifier Nate Lee of Niles West finished in an eight-way tie for 25th place in the Class 3A tournament after last Friday’s opening round.

And that’s how Lee ended up because competitors were pulled off the course during the second hole Saturday due to lightning and thunderstorms.

The weather never let up, and officials cancelled the rest of the tourney.

Mother Nature also wasn’t kind to the girls meet in Decatur,

an hour south of Bloomington.

Maine South’s girls team, which earlier last week qualified for state out of the ultra-competitive Carmel sectional, was playing well during the second round Saturday on the holes team members completed.

Problem was, the Hawks were only able to complete a few holes before the tournament— stopped intermittently throughout the morning due to lightning and thunderstorms— was cancelled early in the afternoon.

After all was said and done, the Hawks tied for ninth place with Crystal Lake Central co-op at +75 (426).

Maine South rode the momentum of its statequalifying performance at the Carmel sectional, where it beat out teams such as Highland Park See STATE, page 15

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ROUNDUP Continued from page 12 a three-set match to a player from Highland Park, but she was better prepared this time around when Sak took her to three sets, according to Maine South coach Jo Ann Bondi.

“She had won the first set (vs.

Highland Park) and was up in the second set and she lost,” Bondi said. “She just simply choked up.

This, for her, is a great victory because (this time) she didn’t.”

“I’m not used to playing a really consistent player,” Friedman said, “and so it was something that I

had to adjust to. I didn’t do that the second set, but I think I did in the first and third set.”

Bondi said she thought Friedman had the potential to make it downstate from the getgo.

“The outstanding factor has to do with the pressure of being a freshman in an area where there’s a lot of good players,” Bondi said. “As a freshman this is a really incredible experience for her just to have a sense of playing in the state and seeing the players who are there. It’s a different type of pressure. I think this is a really good experience because she can build on this in the future.”

Sports Seniors Nicole Kitsuse and Claudia Aniol were the last Maine South representatives at state—they went as a doubles team two years ago—but they played with different partners this season. Kitsuse and Meghan Salgia lost their first-round match to a team from Glenbrook South that advanced to state. Aniol and Nicole Dinkel were first-round winners over Audra Sabou and Mitza of Niles West, but lost in the next round to a Glenbrook North team that also made the state cut.

Sophomore Randi Winn was victorious in her first match of the day, but fell to eventual sectional champion Caroline Ryba of Glenbrook South.

•Niles West saw singles player Katie Chleboun and the doubles team of Alexa Bits and Kristine Park advance to the second round before being eliminated by state qualifiers.

Chleboun won her first-round match, but lost to sectional runner-up Annemarie Emme of Glenbrook South. Bits and Park also won in the first round, but were ousted by a Glenbrook South tandem.

“The girls gave everything they had. They have nothing to be ashamed of,” said Niles West coach George Bravos. “I would have liked to see Alexa and Kristine qualify for state, but unfortunately that didn’t happen.”

•Maine East followed a similar path to Niles West at the sectional, with a singles player and doubles team making it to the second round.

Jessica Ilc, along with the doubles team of Himanee Patel and Niik Prya, posted wins in the first round, and then lost in the next round. Maine East coach John Schwan noted the Demons’ 15-5 dual meet record in 2012 and looks forward to what the team can accomplish in the future, especially Ilc, who’s a sophomore.

“It’s great experience for her

and gives her an opportunity to see what she needs to work on to get to the next level,” Schwan said. “I’m pleased with her season. Overall we had one of our best seasons from a won-loss standpoint.”

DONS

long, long time.”

•Maine South persevered through five turnovers and beat Waukegan 44-20 last Friday. The undefeated Hawks (8-0, 4-0) grabbed a share of a 12th straight CSL South title with the victory.

Despite the turnovers, the Hawks led comfortably throughout, taking a 23-6 advantage at the break. Matt Alviti had a hand in five of the Hawks’ six touchdowns. He threw four TD passes—two to John Solari

Continued from page 11 themselves of making the state playoffs for the seventh consecutive season. The Dons (5-3, 3-2) are hoping to nab win No. 6 Friday when they end the regular season at Carmel (2-6).

“Six is better than five, but this is a big one,” Hirsch said. “We haven’t beaten them (JCA) in a

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Resurrection dropped a 25-19, 25-13 match recently to Mother McAuley, the state’s No. 2-ranked team. Cassie Hansen had six digs for the Bandits, and Sam Thomason passed at a 3.0 rate.

•Maine South and Niles West faced off in a key CSL South matchup Oct. 9, and the Hawks, led by Pat Wardynski’s 15 kills and six aces, handed the Wolves their second league loss of the year 26-28, 25-21, 25-19. Anna Kinell contributed eight kills, while Katherine Miles and Allie Fredrickson had seven blocks apiece. Kirsten Lee notched 26 assists and Kate Thorsen had 22 digs.

•Niles West went three games with CSL South foe Evanston Oct. 11, winning the match 2520, 17-25, 25-17. Krista Grunst compiled nine kills and 11 digs for the Wolves, who, with one more victory, will tie the school record for most wins in a single season (23) for the third straight year. Olivia Rusek added seven kills.

BOYS SOCCER Notre Dame goalkeepers Robbie Hill and Kevin Johnson each had a hand in two shutout victories last week. The Dons blanked Jones College Prep 2-0 on Oct. 10 and North Chicago 4-0 on Saturday. In the North Chicago victory, Hill and Johnson combined for the team’s ninth shutout of the year. Matthew Bracey Sherman opened the scoring with an unassisted goal in the game’s first minute. Nat Adams, Jimmy Casey and Andy McGinn also scored for the Dons, with Dion Ursino collecting two

assists and Dan Denka assisting on Casey’s goal.

•Maine East’s Rami Dajani continued his sizzling scoring output in two Demon triumphs.

Dajani, a senior, found the back of the net five times in the Demons’ 8-6 victory over Lincoln Park.

Those five goals gave him 31 for the season—his goal total for all of last year—despite missing several games earlier in the season. Dajani also had two of the Demons’ three goals in their 3-2 win against Chicago Bulls Prep Academy earlier last week.

Narman Keso scored the other goal.

CROSS COUNTRY The CSL boys meet took place on Saturday, and Maine South’s Jon Vaccaro helped the Hawks secure the CSL South championship by placing second overall to meet champion Micah Beller of Niles North in a time of 15:45.75 on the three-mile course.

Although CSL North and South teams ran a combined race,points to determine the conference standings were tallied separately.

The Hawks finished with 24 points, and New Trier took second (36). Niles West was fifth (136).

Hawk runners were dominant among the CSL South finishers.

Robert Taylor finished third (16:00.52), followed by Kevin Dolan in fourth, Jack Carpenter in sixth and Stephen Lavelle in 10th. Ryan Melerski was 20th.

Niles West’s top individual performance was turned in

by Justin Atwal, who came in 22nd. Yani Cardenas and George Webb placed 24th and 25th, respectively.

Maine East, which finished sixth in the CSL North team standings, had Anthony Misiak, Aayush Shah and Alex Liston clustered together at the end of the race. Misiak was 19th, with Shah 20th and Liston 21st. mike@buglenewspapers.com

and one apiece to Daly Guzaldo and Frank Perrone—and also reached the end zone on a 4-yard run.

Brad Mitchell also scored a 5-yard TD run, and the Hawks added a safety during the game.

•Maine East, which trailed 7-0 at halftime to Maine West last Friday night, battled back to beat the Warriors, 13-7, and snap a fivegame skid.The three victories are See DONS, page 15

sPorts

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

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

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

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

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

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

FOOTBALL Passing Matt Alviti, Maine South 1,228 Craig Slowik, JCA 1,193 Jack Beneventi, Benet 1,050 Dan Nagode, Notre Dame 923 Ashton McCullough, Joliet West 793 Mike McGivern, Niles West 659 Jake Kotopka, Plainfield East 656 Mike Zebold, Downers South 579 Kurt Palandech, Plainfield North 480 Alex Corey, Maine East 395 Tommy Galanopoulos, Niles West 386 Rushing Chris James, Notre Dame 1,263 Jay Roberts, Plainfield North 979 Jordan Ellingwood, Plainfield Central 886 Ty Isaac, JCA 799 Aaron Bailey, Bolingbrook 574 Omar Stover, Bolingbrook 559 Michael Ivlow, JCA 558 Christian Lopez, Maine East 533 Kyle Leto, Downers North 529

DONS Continued from page 14 the most by a Maine East squad since 2004.

The Demons (3-5, 1-3) converted a Maine West fumble, recovered by Federico Cabrales, into a touchdown as Christian

STATE Continued from page 13 and Loyola Academy—third and fifth, respectively, at state last October—into last Friday’s first round.

“It was a real special moment,” said Maine South coach Jeff Hamann after the team learned it had qualified for state when the final scores were posted at the conclusion of the sectional tourney. “It was my proudest moment as a coach and I’m sure their proudest moment as an athlete. The success that they had this year was well, welldeserved.”

“We were ecstatic that we made it downstate,” said sophomore Leia Atas, a 2011 individual qualifier. “It was an honor to go down as a team.”

Prior to the start of the tournament,Hawk teammates got some advice from Atas on what to expect at state. Specifically, she told her teammates to look for windy conditions at Hickory Point Golf Club, site of the Class

Tyler Reitz, JCA Jordan Brown, Joliet West Gabe Corey, Maine East David Edwards, Downers North Korey Rogers, Joliet West Peter Ontko, Benet Receiving Billy Hirsch, Notre Dame Chris Tschida, JCA Jordan Jones, JCA Jack Euritt, Benet Andrew Milhulet, Niles West Korey Rogers, Joliet West Jeremiah Jordan, Niles West Adrian Simbulan, Plainfield East Mozell Hargrays, Plainfield East John Solari, Maine South Total TD Chris James, Notre Dame Jay Roberts, Plainfield North Ty Isaac, JCA Peter Ontko, Benet Michael Ivlow, JCA Jordan Ellingwood, Plainfield Central Aaron Bailey, Bolingbrook

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VOLLEYBALL ACES Julia Shemaitis, JCA Tessa Griparis, Minooka Emily Malone, Joliet Central Katie Dugan, Lockport Melanie Vujovich, Niles West Felicia Phan, Niles West Morgan Reardon, JCA Kasey Schumacher, Minooka Assists Mallory Mangun, JCA Emily Malone, Joliet Central Katie Brick, Joliet West Felicia Phan, Niles West Katie Tabisz, Lockport Blocks Katelyn Seeman, JCA Mallory Mangun, JCA Angela Vera, JCA Laura Kirkorian, Niles West Jane Obradovich, Plainfield Central T’ara Austin, Joliet Central

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Digs Katie Dugan, Lockport Molly Kleppin, Niles West Sarah Adler, JCA Morgan Reardon, JCA Aubrey Ficek, Lockport Kelsey Frain, Joliet Central Kills Morgan Reardon, JCA T’ara Austin, Joliet Central Olivia Rusek, Niles West Skyler Day, Minooka Kayla Pfeiffer, Lockport Elizabeth Hyland, Plainfield Central Aubrey Ficek, Lockport

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SOCCER Goals Rami Dajani, Maine East Ryan Olans, Plainfield East Mike Brazinski, Plainfield East Eric Osika, Lisle Jonathan Silvar, Romeoville

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Lopez scored on a 59-yard run to tie things up in the third quarter.

Lopez had both Maine East touchdowns and went over the century mark rushing for the game. He tallied what proved to be the game-winning TD on an 18-yard run early in the fourth.

•Niles West was handed its third straight loss, this coming at the hands of Glenbrook South, 35-25,

last Friday.The Wolves could very well make the postseason for the first time since 2004 even if they lose their regular-season finale at Evanston on Friday night, but beating the Wildkits would assure them of a playoff berth.

The Wolves (5-3, 1-3) grabbed the first lead of the game, 7-0, on a Tommy Galanopoulos 2-yard quarterback sneak. But

Glenbrook South took over and eventually built up a 35-10 fourth-quarter lead.

Niles West scored two late TDs—one on Galanopoulos’ 3-yard run and the other coming on a 31-yard jaunt by Anthony Underwood. Nick Johnson had three fumble recoveries for Niles West.

AA tournament.

“I warned them about the wind because that was a key factor,” Atas said. “Just play your game, play your best. I know we all tried our hardest. The conditions were pretty tough.”

The Hawks struggled through their first nine holes on Friday, but bounced back on the back nine, Hamann said.

“On our first nine, the wind was howling and blowing all over the place,” he said. “We probably had our worst nine holes of year but came back on the second nine.”

Then came Saturday.

“We were, of course, hoping to get it (the round) in,” Hamann said. “Most girls were on their fifth or sixth hole and then sirens went off.”

“Every time we tried to go back out, the siren would go off again and we’d have to go back inside,” Atas added. “There wasn’t enough time to finish our rounds.”

Sophomore twin sisters Annie and Katie Krall turned in first-round scores of 86 and 88. Brittany Lung, a junior, shot

an 89. Senior Kathleen Daly finished with a 91, and Atas had a 97.

The Hawks lose Daly, Nicole Schaul and Kelly McCone to graduation, but will be in good shape again next season with the Krall sisters, Atas and Lung returning.

“Nobody can really replace our seniors,” Hamann said.

“They’re a tremendous group of kids and will be missed. Four of my top five are back if you look at averages. That bodes well for some excitement next year.”

•Niles West’s Nate Lee was looking forward to getting the opportunity Saturday to contend for all-state honors.That opportunity never materialized.

“It started drizzling and it was manageable for the first hole,” Lee said, “but the second hole it (rain) came down harder. I went to hit a chip shot on second hole, and Coach (Mitch Stern) told me to mark the ball. The siren went off because there was thunder and lightning.”

“It was just torrential rain and lightning for a while,” Stern said.

“The rain just never stopped

coming. That part of it was kind of a drag, but Nate had a really good day one. It was kind of bittersweet because he was kind of hoping he’d have a chance to do more, but neither did anyone else.”

Lee’s first-round score of 78 was a solid round for the junior, whom Stern believes will go into next fall as one of the top golfers in the state.

“It just reinforced fact that he’s one of best golfers in the state,” Stern said. “The course was playing tough. He was right there, only seven shots off the lead and three shots from the top 10. After this season, he pretty much knows he can hang with the best of them.”

Lee is using his top-25 finish this year as a springboard for 2013.

“Finishing tied for 25th this year, I definitely realized that I can play and get in the top 15,” he said. “I definitely feel like I have abilities to play with the best in state. I can put up numbers and shoot the scores that I need to to be successful.”

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Wildcats lock up playoff spot

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

With a dominating performance, Plainfield Central is back in the playoffs for the first time since 2008 with a 28-0 win over Plainfield East.

The Wildcats (6-2 overall, 4-2 in Southwest Prairie Conference) also clinched a second-straight winning season.

“We’re really excited,” Central defensive tackle Bryce Douglas said. “It’s great to end it with a shutout. Now we have two more (games) guaranteed.We’re focused on finishing off the season tough and gaining some momentum into the playoffs.”

“Seeing that none of us have been to the playoffs, it’s pretty exciting,” Central running back Jordan Ellingwood said. “We have to use it to our advantage.”

Central jumped out early on the host Bengals (2-6, 2-4) after stopping them on a fourth-andone on the opening possession.

The Wildcats came back down the field and scored on a 9-yard run by Ellingwood for a 7-0 lead.

“It all started on the first series when they went for it on fourthand-one and the defense made the stop,” Douglas said. “We couldn’t let them get the momentum going.

We stopped them and that was all the momentum we needed.”

“When we came out, we came out full go,” Ellingwood added.

“We wanted to ram it down their throat because they were talking all this mess during the week. We just wanted to prove our point.”

East fumbled on the ensuing possession and Central capitalized with a Douglas 1-yard plunge for a 14-0 lead.The score would remain

the same heading into the half.

“It was nice,” Douglas said.

“There was no way I wasn’t getting in there. I was thinking playoffs the whole time.”

The Bengals drove the ball back into Central territory, but missed on a fourth-and-eight from the 28. That helped lead to a 45 yard touchdown run by Ellingwood midway through the third quarter for a 21-0 lead.

“I was pretty excited,” Ellingwood said. “Everyone was pretty excited. Then our defense came out and just blew up everybody.They made some great plays.”

Central finished off the scoring later in the quarter on a 1-yard run

by Mike Smiles.

“Central is a good team,” Romeli said.“They played well tonight and they have a really good defense.

Douglas is a great player and their linebackers played well as well.

“Our defense has played well all year. It’s just that we can’t get anything going on offense. It isn’t just one thing; it’s a multitude of things.”

The Wildcats finish the season at Oswego (7-1, 5-1).

“We’re going to have a tough week of practice,” Douglas said.

“We know we are the underdogs and we like being the underdogs.

We just need to come out with the W and get momentum into the playoffs.

Meanwhile, the Bengals will look to conclude their season on a winning mark with a trip to Plainfield South (3-5, 2-4).

“Anytime you play a Plainfield school, it’s a big game,” Romeli said.“We’re going to come out and play hard.” staylor@enterprisepublications.com

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Choose power, not pity in uncertain times Q. The past year has been nothing but drama. There has been a huge amount of turnover, unexpected changes, and demanding projects. Everyone in the company is constantly making things worse by complaining about how unfair it all is. Is there a way to get my team to focus more on fixing problems than whining about their circumstances?

A.Yes, as the world moves faster and work becomes less predictable, the level of stress is going through the roof. You can get people to focus on problem solving if you understand better how people respond to unpredictable and unrelenting stress.

Manypeopledefinerelationships as a conversation in which each party complains about problems, each party feels sorry for the other party, and both parties walk

Budget can do without eating out Dear Dave, When it comes to taking control of your money and living on a budget, what’s the biggest thing a family can live without?

Will Dear Will, There are always the shiny things people can do without.

Sometimes people sell a fancy car or boat and get rid of a $600-a-month payment right off the bat. But on a regular, dayto-day basis, I think maybe the biggest and best thing you can amputate from your life is eating out.

I love a good restaurant, and I’ve got nothing against the industry. The problem, though, is that people are struggling to pay See BUDGET, page 19

away feeling validated in their powerlessness.

People don’t generally change their idea of what relationships should be just because they are now at work.

When people show up at the office, their personal relationships have trained them to expect they can vent, get pity and trudge down their road of life feeling sorry for themselves.

Once in a rare while someone may have the audacity to suggest that they may have to change what they are doing to get better results. Most people trip over this kind of knowledge, dust themselves off, and try to hurry along quickly before they

have to take responsibility for changing. Human beings are more comfortable feeling powerless than dealing with the anxiety that comes up when they consider taking the risk to change what makes them miserable.

Now that you understand the tradeoff between misery/ powerlessness and effectiveness/ power, you’ll be able to present your team with two choices:They can continue to be victims of forces they cannot control. They will be miserable but won’t have to take any risks or responsibility.

They will also get lots of sympathy for their tough circumstances. Or they can use their misery as an impetus to take risks. They may fail, look foolish or try multiple options that still don’t work, but eventually they’ll fix a problem that bugs them.

We all enjoy luxuriating in the

pity and sympathy of others when we are unhappy. Unfortunately, if we allow self-pity to become a permanent resting place rather than a pit stop, we prevent ourselves from getting what we want. People who have good work lives, after all, don’t get much pity.

On a bad day, we can all get tangled up in the drama and emotional intensity of our problems. On a good day, it may occur to us that each day we are presented with problems that need to be solved. Getting stuck in venting for long periods about our victimhood means all our energy goes into how powerless we feel rather than how powerful we could be.

Next time you think your workplace is falling apart, try saying to yourself with a deep breath, “This is simply a problem to be solved,” and watch yourself

settle down.Your team will watch you and learn that settling for pity is literally a consolation prize - and that power is the brass ring they can reach for.

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

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

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BUDGET Continued from page 7 their bills or set aside something for retirement because they’re eating out all the time. Most folks simply don’t realize how much money they throw away by heading to the drivethrough for lunch or going out to dinner “once in a while.”

I want people to enjoy life, and a great part of that can be going out and having a meal with your family and friends. Just don’t do it when you’re broke. If you’re having financial issues, the only time you should see the inside of a restaurant is if you’re working there!

—Dave

Payoff debt vs. down payment Dear Dave, We’re expecting our second child next spring, and even though we have an extra bedroom, our place is pretty small for a growing family. We also have $40,000 in student loan debt hanging over our heads, but we can save up almost $50,000 by the time the baby’s here. Should we use this money to buy a bigger home or pay off debt?

Chris Dear Chris, If it were me, I’d make sure to knock out the student loan before buying a house. Trust me, if you buy a home with a ton of debt hanging over your heads, Murphy will move into your spare bedroom and make

your lives miserable. If it can happen, it will happen. And that’s especially true when it comes to buying a house when you don’t have much cash on hand.

You’re telling me you can save nearly $50,000 by next year. That means you guys are making pretty good money.

So there’s no reason you can’t turn around and do the same thing next year, right? I mean, this is only a one- or twoyear program we’re talking about. In another year’s time, you could save up for a huge down payment with some extra savings on the side. If you waited and saved for two years, there’s a possibility you could pay cash for a bigger place outright. Imagine how cool it would be to have your own home with no mortgage payments!

Just clean up the extra bedroom and fix it up as a nice nursery. Some new carpet or hardwood is always nice.

Throw in a fresh coat of paint, and you’re in business. Then, a year or two after the new baby arrives, you’ll be ready to move from a financial and a family perspective. A baby can live just fine in a small bedroom.

There’s nothing in the world wrong with that!

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

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

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Police collect coats for local families

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

With cold weather just around the corner, the Park Ridge, Des Plaines and Niles Police Departments are teaming up to collect coats and warm clothing, to benefit Maine Township residents in need.

“We are looking for clean, gently worn coats and jackets

that your family is no longer using,” said Park Ridge Deputy Chief of Police Lou Jogmen, in a release. Participants may take them to any of the participating police departments between through Nov. 11. A drop box for the coats will be located in the lobby of each department, 24 hours a day.

“There’s plenty of time to give coats you’re not using to help

someone in need,” Jogmen said.

Those in need in the community will be able to receive the clothing donations on Nov. 17 at Maine Township Hall, 1700 Ballard Road in Park Ridge between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m.

For more information on this program contact your local police station. ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com

Park Ridge recycling event a success The Annual Park Ridge Electronics Recycling Day was another success on Oct. 6 with a record-breaking 400-plus vehicles coming through the Public Works facility to drop off used computers, printers, and other electronic devices for safe recycling.

Hosted by the city of Park Ridge and the Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by Maine Township, the Maine Township Highway Department and Village Trust Bank, the popular event raises funds for the Chamber and benefits the environment.

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Senior Style

70 is not the new 65

By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Media Services

To attain your retirement goals, there are three basic strategies: (1) save money during your working years, (2) plan to spend less during retirement or (3) work longer. It turns out that option number three helps but may not be the panacea you’re looking for, according to the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI).

Using data from millions of actual 401(k) participants and incorporating factors like longevity, investment risk and the potential for catastrophic health care costs, EBRI crunched the numbers to determine whether working five years beyond the “normal” retirement age of 65 helps Americans reach their retirement goals. What they found was that those five extra years may not be enough for many Americans to retire comfortably.

The analysis looked at both income and age. As you might expect, projections for the lowest pre-retirement income quartile are the most sobering.

This group would need to defer retirement to age 84 before 90 percent of them would have even a 50 percent probability

of achieving comparable preretirement living standards. The results improve with income levels, but even among those in the highest income quartile, 90 percent would have only a 50 percent chance of having enough to retire by 65. When broken out by age, the news is not much better: for one-third of households between ages 30 and 59 in 2007, working until age 70 won’t provide adequate income in retirement.

All this aside, buried in the report is a glimmer of hope: Working longer does help. While only about half of households age 50-59 in 2007 could retire at 65, the number increases to nearly two-thirds if retirement age is increased to 70. Those extra five years have a dual effect: not only do workers save more, but they also delay dipping into their retirement funds, which allows those funds to continue growing.

In a previous column, I extolled some of the non-financial benefits of working longer, specifically continued social interaction and intellectual engagement. A previous EBRI report confirmed that 92 percent of those who worked beyond the traditional retirement age of 65 do so because they want “to stay active

and involved,” and 86 percent say they “enjoyed working.” The problem is that there are some real risks associated with relying on the “work longer” retirement plan, the most significant being: What if you lose your job?

Right now, the unemployment rate is 8.1 percent for all workers and only 5.9 percent for workers over the age of 55. But dig a little deeper and the numbers aren’t quite so rosy. While older workers are holding on to their jobs in large numbers, once they lose those coveted positions, it is very difficult to land a new one. According to a Government Accountability Office study, before the recession, “less than a quarter of unemployed older workers were unemployed for longer than 27 weeks. By 2011, this number had increased to 55 percent. Moreover, by 2011 over one-third of all unemployed older workers had been unemployed for over a year.”

The data confirm that counting on working longer could be a dangerous assumption, which is why I prefer the combination of all three retirement savings strategies: save during your working years; spend less during retirement; and work longer if you are able. Consider this approach a diversified way to

reach retirement that allows you to weigh the practicality of each method. As the EBRI report notes, the trade-off of more saving today versus deferring retirement is an important factor to consider, but people should avoid “simplistic ‘rules of thumb’ that may result in future retirees, through no fault of their own, coming up short.”

To get started on your retirement planning, I encourage you to use EBRI’s “Ballpark E$timate” calculator (www. choosetosave.org/ballpark/).

It’s an easy-to-use, two-page worksheet that helps you quickly identify approximately how much you need to save to fund a comfortable retirement. Without a plan, you may be flying blind and relying on a work-longer strategy that you may not be able to execute.

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

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Falling can be prevented

By Nikki Rivera Physical Therapist

You have all heard the commercial, “I’ve fallen and I can’t get up,” but have you thought about the severity of this issue? Well, you should.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, falls are the leading cause of accidental deaths in older adults. Twenty to 30 percent of people over the age of 65 and 50 percent of those over the age of 80 fall each year. Half of falls happen at home. Of those who fall, 20 to 30 percent suffer moderate to severe injuries and are hospitalized. Ninety-five percent of hip fractures are caused by falls.

In 2010, 2.3 million older adults were treated for injuries related to falls, and medical costs for falls rose to $30 billion. This contributes to the fear of falling many seniors have. This fear alone can lead to increased risks for falls by limiting a person’s mobility, and decreasing their strength and function.The good news is See FALLING, page 23

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

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

Got the Dot? – It Could Save Your Life!

Assist first responders with the information they need.

Become part of the Illinois Dot Program.

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

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

Understanding Investment Risk Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2 p.m.

With Morgan Stanley. This seminar provides individuals with an understanding of the various types of investment risk, how they apply to different asset classes, and strategies for minimizing risk. Free with Registration. All are welcome to attend this informative seminar.

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

Prior to our entertainment, enjoy a delicious lunch featuring chicken schnitzel, sauerkraut, potatoes, dill carrots, rye bread, and dessert.

How To Enjoy A Symphony With Jim Kendros Tuesday, Oct. 23 1:30 to 2:30

p.m.

How does one really listen to a symphony? What are the structures used by the composer? Find the answers and much more as Jim unravels the mysteries of listening to a symphony! Open to All! $6 member, $9 non-member.

Annual Birthday Celebration, Wednesday, October 24, 2:003:00PM Anyone who has celebrated a birthday or will be celebrating one in 2012, is welcome to join Mayor Bob Callero to this annual birthday celebration complete with cake and raffle prizes. If you are 90 or older and would like to be acknowledged during the celebration, please call the Senior Center (847 588-8420) and put your name on the over 90’s list!

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

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

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

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

Lunch & A Movie: The Iron Lady.

Thursday, October 10, 2012, from 12:20 – 3:30 PM The Iron Lady is a surprising

and intimate portrait of Margaret Thatcher the first and only female Prime Minister of The United Kingdom. One of the 20th century’s most famous and influential women, Thatcher came from nowhere to smash through barriers of gender and class to be heard in a male dominated world.

The film portrays an elderly Margaret Thatcher as she carries on conversations with the imagined presence of her recently deceased husband, while scenes from her life, from girlhood to British prime minister, intervene.. Rated PG-13. Fee is $6 member, $8 nonmember and includes a delicious lunch. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 AM to 4 PM. Peter O’Toole: My Favorite Year.

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

Monday, Oct. 15 from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Join Jim Kendros, Monday, October 15, 2012 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. for Arthur Fiedler. Leroy Anderson. Percy Faith. These are immortal names in pop music. Jim will discuss their “insider trade secrets” of the great hits of these great artists!

Backgrounds into their lives and insights into how many of their hits came to be written will be included! Fees are $7 member; $9 non-member. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Eleanor Roosevelt Tuesday, Oct. 16, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Join us Tuesday, October 16, 2012 from 1-2:30 p.m.and watch our presenter Roberta Randall “become” one of the most famous women in the world. She’ll portray Eleanor’s life from a shy, lonely child to First Lady, UN delegate, Chairman of the Commission on Human Rights, newspaper

columnist, mother, and wife and world traveler. Fees are $8 member; $10 non-member.

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

The Bible’s Wise but Lesser Known Women Monday, Oct. 22, from 1 to 2:30 p.m.

Most of the Bible’s stories focus on men. If women appear, they are usually minor characters in a man’s tale. But there were many bright, thoughtful women in the Bible whose stories can be unearthed from the text, commentary, archaeology and more. Join Hyma Levin, Director of Education Emerita, Beth Emet The Free Synagogue on Monday October 22, 2012 from 1-2:30 p.m to learn more about Miriam, Eluma, & Hannah.

Fees are $8 member; $10 nonmember. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Flashpoints: Hot Topics & Discussion Tu e s d a y, October 23, from 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Enjoy lively discussions on current events - politics, the economy, international happenings,science,our diverse society, local issues, and more.

In this peer led group, you will explore the issues, perspectives and insights into the pressing issues of the moment. Please note: Group normally meets the fourth Tuesday of each month. However, due to various holidays, Flashpoints will meet on the third Tuesday of September and December.

Meeting dates will be October23, November27, and December 18. Fees are $16 member: $20 non member. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Better Balance.

Tuesdays & Thursdays through Oct. 25 from 10 to

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10:45 a.m.

This class is designed to enhance core strength, balance, coordination, stability, and flexibility. Balance and stability training can directly improve all aspects of daily living. Assessment with fitness center staff is required at least one week prior to first class.

This exercise class supported in part by a donation from the American Legion Post #134 and runs from September through October 25, 2012, from 10 AM 10:45 AM. Fees are $45 member; $55 member.To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 AM to 4 PM Marilyn Monroe: Some Like it Hot W e d n e s d a y, October 24, 2012 from 12:30 3 p.m.

Although often typecast by critics and fans because of her looks, she was capable of being hilarious, heartbreaking and intriguing all in the same film. $8 member; $10 non-member . To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Barbara Stanwyck: Christmas in Connecticut October 31, 2012 from 12:30 - 3 p.m.

Barbara Stanwyck could play a femme fatale, an ingénue, or a businesswoman murderer See SENIORS, page 22

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SENIORS Continued from page 21 and do them all perfectly, yet she never won an Oscar. $8 member; $10 non-member. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Monster Mash: Classic Movie Monsters M o n d a y October 29, 2012 from 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Spend Halloween with Dracula,Wolfman,Frankenstein’s Monster, and many more bone-chilling villains in this delightfully creepy celebration of classic monster movies on Monday, October 29 from 1 – 2:30 p.m.,. Enjoy a collection of the greatest monster moments from a number of fantastically eerie films and explore the fascinating stories behind these timeless characters. Don’t be surprised if Abbott and Costello bring their own case of the heebie-jeebies to this fun-filled Classic Monster Mash! Fees are $8 member; $10 non-member.

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

The Best Actors Never to Win an Oscar - Series Join Historian Barry Bradford as he explores the talent and films of well know Hollywood stars and some of their greatest films. Enjoy only your favorites or enjoy them all! To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Volunteer Drivers Needed!

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

Tell your Life Stories!

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

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

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

Park Ridge Senior Center The Just Lunch for October will be chicken schnitzel and German potato salad.

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lunch starts at 12:30pm and is prepared by All on the Road Catering at the Center. Then stay to play cards or visit with friends. Charge is $6 for members and $9 for nonmembers.

The monthly Women’s Club Luncheon begins at 12:30pm on Wednesday, October 10.

This is a celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Girl Scouts of the United States with a special presentation by Betsy Means from Woman Lore.

Lunch menu will be meatloaf, mashed potatoes, and a veggie.

Members pay $17 and nonmembers $21.

Following are several more free programs in the month of October: The Basics of Mutual Funds and Stocks … Jim Weaver, Financial Advisor with Morgan Stanley, will join the Senior Center from 2-3pm on Tuesday, October 2, to discuss the options you have when investing in mutual funds and stocks. He will educate participants on what to look for in the two investment options and gives tools to understand the risk when investing.

At 11am on Thursday, October 4, the Park Ridge Health Care Forum presents Health Care Forum: Adult Congenital Heart Disease covering a variety of pertinent topics to keep you healthy and active. Refreshments will be served after this free program From 2-3pm on Tuesday, October 9, come have a laughing good time at Laughter Yoga. Extensive research has found that laughter is a form of healing. Laughter can lower blood pressure, reduce stress levels and stimulate blood flow. In this 45 minute seminar, learn how laughter is united with deep breathing, clapping and movements. There is no pain and no competition, just laughing in this free event.

In a free 30 minute workshop at 2pm,Tuesday, October 16, Dr. Sean Finnegan, D.C. will teach the types and causes of low back pain and sciatica, the values of Chiropractic as a natural and drug-free and surgery-free approach and preventative measures and exercises that can be easily performed to help recover from pain.

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Park Ridge Police to offer defensive driving course for seniors Park Ridge Police will be hosting the AARP Defensive Driving Course for motorists over 55 years of age.The course will be held on Nov. 7 and Nov. 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. each day in the City Hall Council Chambers, 505 Butler Place.

Participants must attend both sessions.

The fee for AARP members is $12 and 14$ for non-members.

The fee covers instructor and materials cost. During the

month of November there will be no cost for all veterans or their family members.

Taking the course is an excellent opportunity for motorists to understand the effects of aging on driving, to test your reflexes and to learn driving strategies designed to help avoid crashes. The course also can help motorists identify the most common crash situations faced by older drivers, ways to avoid them

and will update participant knowledge of today’s traffic laws.

After completing the course, participants are generally entitled to a discount on their automobile insurance.

This could range from 5 to 10 percent or more depending upon your insurance company.

This course is also recommended for driver’s over 50, however, the insurance benefit might not apply.

Obituary James A. Schmid James A. Schmid, age 71, beloved husband of the late Ruth Anne, nee Harrington.

Loving father of Michael (Trudy), Jimmy (Dawn), Maria, and Laura Anne (Tony) Jannotta; cherished grandfather of Anthony, Abigail, Joseph, Alivia, and

FALLING Continued from page 20 that falls can be prevented.

Employing several strategies can help you prevent falls: Begin a regular exercise program to increase your physical activity.

Talk to your doctor about your health concerns and review your medications. Many medications can make you sleepy, dizzy or weak which may cause you to fall.

Get your vision checked each year. Poor vision or change in your eye health could increase your chances of falling.

Improve the safety of your home. Remove things you can trip over, install grab bars in the bathroom, have nightlights in your hallways and bedrooms.

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Vincent; dear brother of Charles (Mary) Schmid, and Virginia Storrs; fond brotherin-law of Rosemarie “Bunny” (James) Schuch; dear uncle of many nieces and nephews. He served as the Superintendant for the Village of Niles for 45 years. Visitation was at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles

screened once a year for fall risk and prevention. Concerns about a decline in function, frequent falls or near falls, and change in walking ability are important and should be addressed by your doctor or physical therapist.

Physical therapists are trained to deal with patients who have balance problems or who are at risk for falling. Physical therapists can perform specialized balance and strength assessments which help them to determine appropriate and safe programs

on Wednesday Oct. 10th from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Funeral was Thursday Oct. 11th at 9:15 am to St. Juliana Church Mass 10:00 am. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society appreciated. Funeral info: 847-966-7302 or www. skajafuneralhomes.com.

for individuals to decrease their risk of falling.

It is time to take this issue seriously and work toward preventing yourself, family and friends from falling. ;

Nikki Rivera, P.T., B.S, O.C.S is a licensed physical therapist with over 18 years experience. She is an orthopaedic certified specialist who also focuses on treatment of balance and gait disorders.

She works at Newsome Physical Therapy Center in Romeoville, IL.

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