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NOVEMBER 1, 2012

Vol. 57 No. 4

Reaching their limits Term limit issue could see April ballot By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

n a meeting that left some offended and others incensed,Niles Village Board members argued the merits of term limitations last week, and the discussion proved to be both personal and passionate. In a village that saw its former mayor, Nick Blasé, rack up more than 40 years at the helm, to be followed only by indictment and a year-long prison sentence for taking $420,000 in kickbacks during his tenure, some trustees were agreeable to a petitioned suggestion limiting local offices to 16 years as trustee and 12 for mayor. Others were anything but complacent. Both Mayor Robert Callero and Trustee Andrew Przybylo both said they had reservations about term limits. They said they were concerned term limits might

hinder an incumbent’s ability to accomplish things while in office, as the shorter terms may be over before a larger project gets off the ground. Przybylo said he thought that limits might cause “gifted incumbents” to be replaced with “mediocre people” with less experience and an inability to improve the community. Trustee Louella Preston agreed, saying experience and “institutional knowledge” were tantamount to serving on the Niles Board. But despite the agreement, she started another firestorm of debate upon adding that “unlike other board members” she does not benefit financially from her place on the board, since she doesn’t operate a business in town. The sole reason she has served has been to benefit the community, she said. Trustees Chris Hanusiak and

Przyblo, as well Callero said they were offended by her remarks and insinuation that they were only on the Board for the added publicity it brought their businesses. Hanusiak is a vice president at Royal Kitchen and Bathroom Cabinets, Przyblo is coowner of White Eagle Banquets and Callero is recently retired from a law partnership. Preston is a retired school teacher. “I always thought that my family and my father was in a partnership with Niles,” said Przybylo of the notion that he had financially benefitted unfairly by his position as a trustee. “I take offense to what you just said.” Interestingly, it was just such arguments that led Joe Makula, Niles resident and chair of the Citizens Subcommittee of the Niles Board of Ethics, to put together a petition asking fellow residents if they were in favor of term limits for elected officials.

More than 1,000 people signed the petition, but when Makula submitted it to the Niles Village clerk the petition was denied on the grounds that it didn’t meet the Election Code. Makula then tried to get the item placed on the Nov. election ballot, but the Niles Village clerk said it didn’t meet election code, and denied the request. Had it made the ballot and been approved, Przyblo, Preston and Callero would be ineligible to run in April. Undeterred, Makula returned to the streets to gather another 1,000 signatures for new petition asking for a question on term limits to be added to the April 2013 ballot. But as Niles officials addressed the popular election conundrum, most of the trustees agreed that a limit of three terms (four years per term) would make sense for village trustees and some

even supported two terms for the mayor. Trustee James Hynes wanted more clarification on the nuts and bolts of the term limits and how they are implemented, as he believed that the question should be put on the ballot, but that they should also have a clear plan of implementation ready if they pass. Trustee Hanusiak agreed with him. “I think people should have the opportunity to voice their opinion,” said Trustee Rosemary Palicki. All agreed these limits should not be retroactively enforced. All the trustees were in attendance except Joe LoVerde, who while being unable to attend had stated earlier in the week that that he was in favor of a 16-year limit for trustees and a 12-year limit attended the meeting for mayor. See TERM LIMIT, page 3

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News

Man arrested for using Facebook to solicit minors By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Morton Grove Police have arrested a 22-year-old man for allegedly soliciting sex from two children through Facebook. Aidan T. Lowry, who lives on the 5000 block of West Berwyn Avenue, is accused of trying to arrange for two girls, ages 12 and 13, whom he contacted through the social media site, to meet him for sex in Morton Grove. He is charged with two counts of indecent solicitation of a child and one misdemeanor count of criminal sexual abuse. According to Morton Grove Police Commander Paul Yaras, Lowry allegedly “met” the two minors via Facebook in May 2012, posing as a 17-year-old male. Once he established a

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connection with the minors, police say he continued to stay in touch through chat rooms, phone calls and texting. He then, allegedly attempted to engage in sexual and pornographic activity with the children via these media, police said. Additionally, police say Lowry tried to convince the two

minors to meet him in Morton Grove for sex. Police say one of the girls met Lowry at a library, but no sexual contact was made. Police say they were made aware of the issue when one of the girls’ mothers discovered the text messages between her daughter and Lowry. Lowry is being held on $150,000 bail. He is scheduled to appear Oct. 31 for a preliminary hearing at the Skokie courthouse and he been ordered to have no contact with the minors. Lowry had previously been sentenced to a year of court supervision in Nov. 2010 after being found guilty of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, an air rifle, according to court records. ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com

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Niles Police commander takes early retirement By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Niles Police honored their own last week, paying homage to a fellow officer for his service. Commander Joseph O’Sullivan ended his 24 years of service to the Niles Police Depart Oct. 18, culminating a career that included heroism, expertise and community service. O’Sullivan, who most recently served as a Patrol Commander, was sworn in as a patrol officer in 1989. Certified as an evidence technician, he was transferred to the Immediate Response Unit in 1992, which

TERM LIMITS Continued from page 1 Not present for the debate were Makula and his own supporters. “Where is the person who made the petition?,”asked Callero, as there were only a handful of residents in attendance at the public meeting. Eventually he said that he felt that it must not be as important an issue if the thousands that signed the petition weren’t in attendance. But Palicki disagreed, taking offense herself, at the mayor’s assertion. “As soon as that petition was turned down by the courts, the person that started the petition has re-circulated and has had a significant response with the new one,” she said. “It doesn’t mean that people don’t care because they aren’t at the meetings. Maybe they have a job, family and can’t come.”

handed tactical street crimes, investigative follow up and conducted traffic enforcement among other responsibilities. Five years later, O’Sullivan was tapped to represent Niles as a forensic specialist in the North Regional Major Crimes Task Force (NORTAF). NORTAF functions as a multijurisdictional homicide task force that coordinates efforts across 13 communities. While there, O’Sullivan’s background in evidence recovery and procession was used in the prosecution of homicide cases. He returned to the investigation division in Niles in 2002. Then, after Hurricane Katrina devastated the New Orleans

Resident Harry Achino said he believed the petition was “vendetta” against certain trustees on the board by Makula. “It wasn’t about good governance at all,” said Achino, who added that he did not sign the petition because of the retroactive aspect of the term limits Makula was propositioning. Makula, who was reached for comment following the public meeting, responded to the claims that it was personal, and aimed solely at a few trustees. “We’re not trying to get rid of people,” he said. “We never presented it as such. We read the petition to everyone that signed it. We’re looking to get some better governance here.” The village board is expected to vote at its November meeting on whether to place it on the April ballot, however the full details of the actual term limits have yet to be finalized. ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com

area, O’Sullivan and two other Niles patrol officers answered a call for nationwide assistance during that disaster, spending six days providing security and assisting local police agencies as they searched for survivors. Niles Police Chief Dean Strzelecki and Mayor Robert M. Callero were on hand at last week’s village board meeting to formally thank O’Sullivan for his service and present him with a commemorative plaque. “To say the least, with all of Joe’s accomplishments, expertise and department participation, he will be sorely missed,” said Callero.

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Commander Joseph O’Sullivan retired from Niles Police Department after 24 years.

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Niles wants garbage binned to keep rodents at bay By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Niles officials are asking residents to use trash bins in an effort to curtail the number of animals and other pests come garbage pickup day. At a Village Board meeting last Tuesday night Niles Village Manager George R. Van Geem said that the health dept. has had some problems with raccoons, skunks, etc. because a fair number of residents are putting out their trash on the street in plastic bags, rather than closed bins.

According to information provided by the Niles Solid Waste and Recycling program, residents receive unlimited garbage collection on their scheduled pick-up day, and are asked to place their trash in a 35 gallon can in heavy duty bags or 65 gallon Groot carts. Without placing garbage in bins such as these, pests are attracted to the area and can easily tear open the garbage bag to scavenge for food and begin to nest nearby, and that’s where the real damage begins. Experts say raccoons, for example, take up residence in

areas where food is available. while many inhabit the garden, Females may rip off shingles, fascia boards, or rooftop ventilators to get into the attic for nesting, carrying with them diseases, parasites, and infections that can be spread to humans and household pets. The village has established a program to assist residents in purchasing bins in order to prevent further issues with attracting pests. For more information contact the village at 847-588-8000 ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com

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Early voting locations in Niles and Park Ridge By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

With official elections less than a week away, many area residents are taking advantage of early voting, heading to the polls in advance of the Tuesday rush. Continuing until Nov. 3, residents of Niles, Park Ridge and Morton Grove can head to early polling places during regular business hours and on Saturdays. All voters need to a valid state or governmentissued photo ID. President Obama was in Chicago last week to take advantage of early voting himself, a system that many residents of the area already utilize. “The idea is that turnouts were so low, they would lengthen the time (frame

for voting),” said Rooselvelt Professor Paul Green. He also indicated that early voting, especially in states like Illinois which allow people to vote on the weekends, also opens up voting to lower income and minority voters that may not be able to vote on the weekday due to work. “It gives people who work during the day a chance to vote other than Election Day,” he said. Green, who teaches political science at Roosevelt University, said the ability to vote early in an election is relatively new, designed to expand the access voters had to the ballot box, and has only been in use for a few decades. However, he said that it has become more widespread and popular these past few election cycles. More than 13,500 suburban

Niles Village Hall 1000 Civic Center Drive Niles, IL 60714 Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m Park Ridge City Hall 505 Butler Place Park Ridge, IL 60068 Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m Skokie Village Hall 5127 Oakton St. Skokie, IL 60077 Monday-Saturday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m Cook County voters cast ballots on Oct. 22, the first day of early voting throughout Illinois, setting a new record for the program. ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com

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Election Guide 2012 U.S. House of Representatives 9th congressional district Jan Schakowsky Democrat Incumbent Schakowsky serves in the House Democratic Leadership as Chief Deputy Whip and as a member of the Steering and Policy Committee. She is a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee, where she will work to accomplish her top priority in Congress -- providing universal healthcare coverage for all Americans. On that Committee, she serves as Vice-Chair of the Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection and as a member of the Subcommittee on Health and the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations. Speaker Pelosi recently appointed Schakowsky to serve on the House Select Committee on Intelligence. Schakowsky opposed the Iraq war resolution and was a founding member of the Out-of-Iraq Caucus. Schakowsky is a leading

advocate for women’s issues in Congress,sponsoring legislation that would prevent violence against immigrant women, establish transitional housing for women and children who are victims of abuse, and commemorate International Women’s Day. During the 110th Congress, Schakowsky serves as Democratic Vice Chair of the bipartisan Women’s Caucus. A citizen advocate, grassroots organizer, and elected public official, Schakowsky has fought throughout her career for economic and social justice and improved quality of life for all; for an end to violence against women; and for a national investment in healthcare, public education and housing needs. Schakowsky resides in Evanston, Illinois with her husband Robert Creamer. She has three children, Ian, Mary, and stepdaughter Lauren Creamer, and four grandchildren, Isabel, Eve, Lucy, and William. She graduated from the University of Illinois in 1965 with a B.S. in Elementary Education.

Tim Wolfe Republican Challenger I am running for the U.S. House of Representatives intheIllinois9th Congressional District. I would like to use this opportunity to tell you who I am, what I have done in my career and why I decided to run for public office and set aside several years of my life in order to serve my country in this time of deep financial distress. I am from Bloomington, Ill., where I was born in 1953. I went to college at Illinois Wesleyan University, which is in Bloomington, and received a Bachelor’s of Science degree in Business Administration in 1975. I played football and wrestled while at Wesleyan. I received a second bachelor’s degree from Illinois State University in 1978 in

Accounting.And in 2003, I earned a Masters Degree in Taxation from Northern Illinois University. I am also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP®) I am married and live in Arlington Heights with my wife and one of my two daughters, who is attending college. My other daughter has graduated from college and has been employed since her graduation. We have lived in Arlington Heights for approximately 30 years. I have had my own tax and accounting practice for over 20 years in Mt. Prospect, where I primarily do tax work for individuals and businesses as well as accounting for businesses. I am running for public office, for the first time, because I think this country is in a financial mess which is a direct result of a lack of accountability and integrity of many of our public officials. As a result of our financial problems, there are not enough jobs being

created to employ everyone who wants to work which is driving more dependence on the Federal government and more spending. What do you think? Aren’t you afraid for your future and for that of your kids and grandkids? The differences between my opponent, Jan Schakowsky, and I are clear and distinct. She is an extreme liberal who believes in growing government, equality of outcomes and redistribution of wealth. Please help me to help you, your children and your grandchildren by helping me to defeat Schakowsky. Consider writing a check to help pay for campaign expenses. Volunteer some of your time to help make phone calls or a number of other tasks required in a major Congressional campaign. Consider having a fund raising event. (Please go to the Get Involved pages.) Let’s work together to make tomorrow a brighter and more prosperous day in America.Thank you.

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Schools

Niles West news writer earns recognition for story Niles West News editor Gabrielle Abesamis was recognized at the Kettle Moraine Press Association (KEMPA) Fall Journalism Conference held Oct. 19 at the University of WisconsinWhitewater. Abesamis, a junior, received the 2012 Gebhardt Award for her story “Students from Ohio School Shooting Share Experiences,” which she wrote last school year for nileswestnews.org. The award, named for longtime KEMPA instructor Tom Gebhardt, is presented annually to the best feature story.

Niles West juniors and their parents invited to college information session Confused about how to begin the college search process? How do you pick the right college? Niles West juniors and their parents are invited to attend “Putting the Pieces Together” at 6:30 p.m. Thursday in the Auditorium at 5701 Oakton, Skokie. Niles West College and Career Counselor Dan Gin and District 219 National College Advisor Jerry Pope will help junior students and their parents understand “the fit” with a college or university. Attendees to the session will also learn about the Naviance program, how college decisions are made, and more.

Niles West students to present at national conference on peer tutoring in writing Twenty-two Niles West peer tutors will present at their first professional conference, the National Conference on Peer Tutoring in Writing, to be held on Friday through Sunday on

Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. The NCPTW promotes the teaching of writing through collaborative learning. Peer tutors and NCPTW professionals help students to become selfsufficient writers. NCPTW professionals are leaders in collaborative approaches, respond to the challenges of creating and operating writing centers, develop peer tutoring programs, and promote the work of their peer tutors. This year, Niles West High School was selected as the first high school ever to host NCPTW. Niles West has the busiest peer tutoring program and the second largest peer tutoring program in the world. The following Niles West peer tutors will present at the conference: Vishna Patel and Shelby Rosin, “One Person, Many Perceptions: An Investigation of the Perceptions Others Have of Tutors”; Sheryl Cherian and Shana Nissan, “Perceptions of a First-Year Tutor: Age Versus Experience”; Simon Kim, Divya Shah and Eli Sherman, “The Teaching Blind-Date”; Anna Chirayil, Patrick Drozd, Kaylin Moy and Theodore Truong, “The Evolving Perception of a Tutor of Himself”; Max Collins, Patrick Liscio, Paula Saelim and Maya Sato, “Freed from Captivity: The Effects of Autonomy on the Maturity of a High School Tutor”; Narcis Ardelean, David Heller, Brandon Moy, Joel Nelson and Spiro Tsirikolias, “Tutors: A Work in Progress”; and Aqsa Junagadhwala and Alice Lee, “Ron Maxwell: Teacher, Mentor, Visionary.” The keynote speaker for the conference is Colin Sato, a Niles West graduate who started in the Niles West Literacy Center his sophomore year and who has continued to tutor and research the act of tutoring and how it

affects one’s understanding of tutor identity.

District 219 musicians selected for IMEA District 7 festival Thirty-one Niles Township High School District 219 musicians have been invited to perform at upcoming Illinois Music Educators Association District 7 Festivals. Students from the orchestra, choir and band underwent stringent auditions to qualify for the festivals. Their performances will determine whether these musicians receive an invitation to the All-State Festival in Peoria in January 2013, the most prestigious high school music festival in the state of Illinois, and the highest single honor a high school musician can achieve. The following District 219 students will perform at the IMEA District VII Senior Festival held at Glenbrook North High School on Nov. 10: Niles North: Jonathan Luk, viola; Jacob Nagler, bass; Aidan Perreault, first violin; Karli Goldenberg, flute-piccolo; Daniel Sahyouni, percussion; Ashley Faith-Ferrer, contrabass clarinet; Christopher Scheithauer, trumpet; Sally Alvarado, soprano I; Phoebe Yeo, soprano II; Sarah Alkyer, alto I; Taylor Gardner, alto I; Karen Savella, alto I; Glenwin Ebreo, tenor I; Eugene Hyun, tenor I; Matt Sund, bass I; and Noah Zeidman, bass II. Niles West: Justin Chong, double bass; Charlie Jacobs, flute; Jesse Sacks, trumpet; Allison Stangel, flute; Cameron Broderick, tenor I; Max Greene, bass II; Michael Kim, tenor II; Rudy Newman, bass I; Rishi Patel, bass I; and Kristin Recinto, soprano II. The following District 219 students have been selected

for the IMEA Jazz Festival held at Lake Zurich High School on November 17: Niles North: Taylor Gardner, alto; and Jazib Gohar, tenor. NilesWest: Cameron Broderick, tenor; Becca Gratch, soprano and Max Greene, bass.

Niles West’s Lietz publishes AP physics curriculum module through College Board Niles West science teacher Martha Lietz recently wrote and edited an Advanced Placement Physics Electromagnetic Induction Professional Development Curriculum Module published by The College Board. AP curriculum modules are instructional units composed of one or more lessons, focused on a particular curricular topic. The lessons in each module are intended to serve as instructional models, which AP teachers can apply to their own instructional planning. Lietz wrote the introduction and “Lesson 1: Introduction to Faraday’s Law,” and also served as editor of the curriculum module. Lietz has been teaching AP Physics C at Niles West High School since 1990. She has 15 years of experience as an AP consultant and Reader, Table Leader, and Question Leader for the AP Physics Exam. She served on the AP Physics Development Committee from 2001 to 2005 and now serves as the College Board Advisor to that Committee. She also serves as Chair of the American Association of Physics Teachers’ Committee on Physics in High Schools.

Resource fair for students with special needs held at Niles North The 11th annual“Transitions for the Future: A Resource Fair” will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday at Niles North High School, 9800 N. Lawler, Skokie. The Resource Fair is designed to assist students with special needs in making post-high school transition plans. All students with special needs, their parents/ guardians, and professionals are invited to attend. New this year is the panel discussion, “Planning for Your Student’s Future,” that will be presented from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Following the panel discussion will be a resource fair from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Representatives from apprenticeship programs, employment services, government programs, health services, legal resources, recreational opportunities, referral sources, residential programs, transportation, vocational programs and trade schools will be available to distribute information and answer questions. The Resource Fair is organized by Business and Education for Students in Transition, a committee sponsored by The Cove School,The Douglas Center, Evanston Township High School District 202, Illinois Department of Human Services/Division of Rehabilitation Services, JVS Career Planning Center, Lester and Rosalie Anixter Center, Maine Township High School District 207, New Trier Township High School District 203 a, Niles Township High School District 219 and Orchard Village. For additional information, please contact Nancy Otter at 847-626-2876 or email nanott@ d219.org.

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Guest Columnist

How to rig an election: part 2 Last week we discussed how the founders expected that at each two-year election for U.S. Representative 50 percent of incumbents would be voted out. We’re a long way from that as now nearly 98 percent of incumbents in all elections get reelected. Here in Illinois it is as bad as it gets. Unlike the Soviet Union’s Josef Stalin, our politicians don’t just count the votes they’ve made the rules so confusing that even the experts don’t exactly know how to get on the ballot. Imagine that you want to run for office. How do you do it? There is a 101 page guidebook. It will confuse you. They advise you to get a lawyer so that your confusion costs you real money. There are different dates, forms and standards depending on who you are and what office you’re filing for. Just trying to figure out the number of signatures needed on your

petitions is a tricky feat. I asked the experts in my home town – our Village Attorney and our Village Clerk – how many signatures are needed to run for Village Trustee. Neither was exactly certain because the phrases and words used are confusing, conflicting and different. If you want to run for Trustee in Niles it appears that the magic number is … get a lawyer. If you file too early or too late you’re out. If you don’t file correctly you’re out. If you do file correctly your petitions can be challenged on all kinds of grounds by anybody from the village clerk to your competition and you’re out. Let’s say that you sign a petition

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and your signature is challenged. The challenge goes before the municipal election board which in the suburbs consists of the mayor, the village clerk and the longest-serving trustee or alderman, unless one of them is facing a challenge to their candidacy. Nonetheless you’re opposition gets the referee your ballot signatures. Even the village clerk struggles to remain neutral if their bosses are also the incumbents. They don’t call you and ask, “Did you sign this

petition?” Instead, they decide amongst themselves whether your signature is valid. Don’t like it? Tell it to the judge, but the election clock never stops ticking. There’s even more treachery enshrined in the election code and it all benefits incumbents. What’s needed is real election reform that makes the process clear and objective, one that removes the incumbents and insiders advantages and allows real competitive elections to

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happen. Petitions and vote counts should be standardized and simplified without bias against challengers. If not, why have elections at all? The requirements, numbers and forms needed for each office should be determined by either the County Clerk or State Board of elections and posted online. Make the process at every level transparent, simple and accessible. Isn’t that the intent of government of, by and for the people?

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1 Beat to a pulp 5 Dapper Dans 9 Very cold 14 Mental block buster 15 Guinness who played Obi-Wan 16 Memorable mission 17 *Sydney’s locale, familiarly 19 Bantu-speaking South Africans 20 Ain’t right? 21 *Man, according to a longtime Desmond Morris best-seller 23 WWII bond designation 26 Mental block buster 27 Spoiled-rotten kids 29 Doggone 33 *Bluntly 37 Sun Devils’ sch. 38 Work like a dog 39 Clumsy dummy 40 Iditarod racer 41 “I’m with ya” 42 *Skip-over-ads button 46 Like porn

48 Very strange 49 Skyline-blurring phenomenon 51 One begins parallel parking in it 55 *Hosting squad 59 Lucy’s landlady 60 “It was you,” in a Verdi aria 61 Overachievers, and a hint to a word that can precede both words of the starred answers 64 Odom of the Lakers 65 Pianist Gilels 66 Case for notions 67 Annapolis frosh 68 Smelling awful 69 “Look __, I’m Sandra Dee”: “Grease” song

Black cats aren’t likely to cross your path in the week ahead - but if they do, you are likely to earn a few purrs of affection. Your warmth and enthusiasm make others feel comfortable and safe.

Thoughts are like cider; best when mulled over. The full moon falls in your sign this week, so you might find that you focus your energies on relationships and spend time wrapping up loose ends.

Pull the tricks from up your sleeve. Your hospitality or homemaking skills might win admiration in the upcoming week. Prepare sweet treats for ghosts and goblins, or something special for your friends.

Break down barriers and make a breakthrough. While bobbing for apples at a neighborhood party or shopping for a costume, you may suddenly become the center of attention in the week to come.

Color your world in bright colors and erase the gray. In the week ahead, you can expect to see many black cats and orange pumpkins. Explore a growing sense of intimacy with a significant other.

Constant comment leads to commitment. You may find a few moments this week when you “know” you have connected on a spiritual level. Someone’s words may move you to achieve inner peace.

Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder - and your eyes might grow wide with delight. During the week ahead, it will be easier than usual to acquire items that promise joy, please the eye and pamper the heart.

Take your inner child out for a walk. Don’t be bashful about attending events meant for the kids. You may link up with new friends in the week to come or find others who share a creative hobby.

In the week ahead, you might find that physical activities bring you closer to the very people you most admire. Accept an invitation to a Halloween hayride or plan a tour of a haunted cornfield.

“Practice makes perfect” might be the most prominent theme. In the week to come, your ambitions rise to a fever pitch. Prepare for surprise visits from friends or some oddly dressed children.

Like the famous Boy Scouts promise, it is wise to “be prepared” in the upcoming week. Fill up the candy dishes and arrange for guests. Halloween could provide a good excuse for home-based activities.

The week ahead may bring several opportunities to become more closely tied, entwined or aligned with a divine someone. Don’t be afraid to try out something new or to give in to generous impulses.

Down 1 Big name in muffler replacement 2 Love to bits 3 Runoff collector 4 Memorable Alps crosser 5 Bleacher creature 6 Stale 7 Rounded hammer part 8 “Get outta here!” 9 Feasts one’s eyes on 10 Gave the slip 11 Tra-__ 12 “No need to wake me” 13 Two caplets, say 18 Wombs 22 Twisty-horned antelope 24 Droop 25 Cultural credo 28 Hillary’s department 30 Big shindig 31 Web browser 32 Emmy-winning newsman Roger 33 River of Hades 34 Take to the road, as a rock band

35 Philbin co-host 36 “I’m gonna make him an __ he can’t refuse” 40 Popular Dixie drink 42 Main movie 43 Wood-shaping tool 44 Rock in a seam 45 Transfix 47 What a treater picks up 50 Gung-ho 52 Suave Butler 53 Red Cross supply 54 Borden’s spokescow 55 “SOS!” 56 Like some vaccines 57 Play charades 58 NYC gallery 62 Bathtub booze 63 “Benevolent” fellow

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Calendar ONGOING

NOVEMBER 3

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.

Acts Of Kindness Cabaret “With a Little Help From My Friends”. 7 p.m. at Park Ridge Community Church, 100 S. Prospect. A special evening of live musical entertainment, hospitality, raffles and silent auction to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund. Tickets: $35 by Oct. 26; $40 after (includes hors d’oeuvres, sweets and two glasses of wine or soft drinks).

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.

39th Annual Children’s Art Contest Reception. 2 to 3 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Celebrate and view the artwork of our Art Contest participants.Awards will be presented and refreshments will be served. Movin’ and Groovin.’ 10 to 11 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. An active class that includes music, dancing, musical instruments, and more! Registration required.

NOVEMBER 4 Concert: Trillium the Band. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Trillium is a talented musical ensemble who perform an energetic array of Celtic, folk, ragtime, bluegrass and Dixieland music guaranteed to make you smile!

NOVEMBER 5 Teen Library Council (TLC) Meeting. 7 to 8 p.m. in the Cooperman Room at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Do you have great ideas for the Library? Want to get involved and earn volunteer service hours? Come to the Teen Library Council meeting! All teens are welcome. Basics of Budgeting. 7 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Take charge of your financial future: learn how to prepare a monthly budget, comparison shop, cut expenses, and track and maintain your budget. Thomas Lydon, Staff Assistant for Illinois State Comptroller Judy Baar Topinka, has over twenty years of experience in finance and banking, and can assist you in regaining financial footing.

NOVEMBER 7 Teen Tech Drop-In. 4 to 6 p.m. at the Morton Grove

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information about educational requirements and salary ranges. No registration is required.

of the workshop will receive a certificate of completion. Limit: 15. Reg. req.

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Jimmy Durante & Friends: Comic Radio Broadcasts. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Biographer Jack Diamond presents the life and laughs of Jimmy Durante - and some of his friends - on radio broadcasts from the past.

Veterans’ Voices: Second Edition. 1-3 p.m. at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center, 6140 Dempster Street. Come to a screening of the second edition of the “Veterans’ Voices” oral history video. Local veterans are featured in this fascinating documentary on their service to our country during World War II. Light refreshments will be served following the presentation. To register, call the North Shore Senior Center at 847-470-5223.

Babysitting Basics. 3:45 to 4:45 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. This twoday workshop is designed to help prepare students ages 12 & up to become better babysitters. The focus is on safety – for the sitter, the children being cared for, and their parents. Students who attend both days of the workshop will receive a certificate of completion. Limit: 15. Reg. req.

Health Careers Night. 6 to 8 p.m. at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster Ave, Park Ridge. This annual program, sponsored by the Young Adult and Adolescent Medicine program offers teens an opportunity to: Learn about health career choices, talk with people who work in various health related careers and obtain

40th Annual Holiday Craft and Bake Sale. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Paluch Hall (elevator accessible) 8300 Greenwood Avenue, Niles. Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Women’s Club Queen of Peace Guild will hold its 40th annual sale. Admission is free. There will be a variety

Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Have a question about formatting a document or how to download an eBook? Need to research for a project but aren’t sure where to start? Drop in any time during Teen Tech Drop-In with your questions or device and get help from a librarian.

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Niles West spikers move on to sectionals By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Things got, well, interesting for Niles West towards the end of Game 1 during its Class 4A Maine East regional title contest against Oak Park-River Forest Thursday night. The No.3-seeded Wolves, comfortably ahead 23-16, saw that lead melt to 24-23. “I thought I was going to have a heart attack that first game,” Wolves coach Stacy Metoyer joked afterwards. However, Niles West (25-8) got the last laugh as an OPRF service error enabled the Wolves to pull out a 25-23 victory. The Wolves were able to breathe a little easier in Game 2, winning 25-21 to take the regional championship—their first since 2010—and advanced to Tuesday’s Niles North sectional semifinals where they faced No. 2 Trinity (24-8). Two kills from outside hitter Krista Grunst and a service ace by libero Molly Kleppin (14 digs) provided the Wolves with their 23-16 Game 1 lead, but the pesky Huskies (22-15) came back to score eight of the next nine points. In spite of that lapse, Metoyer said the Wolves were clicking on all cylinders throughout the match, which she says was “probably our best game of the year.” “They did a great job,” she said. “Every aspect of this game, they were playing amazing. Our passes were on, our sets were where they needed to be; we were blocking the best we’ve blocked all year. Everything was flowing. “In that first game, I don’t know if we got a little nervous or what, but they finished it, and that’s what was important.” The Wolves, who never trailed in either game, overcame a 6-6 deadlock in Game 2 to go ahead 9-6 on a tip-kill from Olivia Rusek,

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Olivia Rusek goes for a dig in Niles West’s regional final win.

a kill by Grunst and an OPRF hitting error. Rusek and Grunst have provided the Wolves with a lethal one-two punch at outside hitter all season, according to Metoyer. “They work well together. We rely on both of them,” she said. “They’ve both come through in big situations and they did a great job tonight.” “I think we just came together as a team (tonight) and we all brought up our energy a lot,” said the 5-foot-5 Grunst, who finished with eight kills. The Wolves ironically led Game 2 by a similar 23-16 margin, and again had to fend off the Huskies, who pulled to within 23-21. Consecutive kills by Grunst and Melanie Vujovich,though,finished

off OPRF. “I think we’re playing great and we’re at the top of our game right now,” said Rusek, who slammed down eight kills and had 13 digs. “If we play like we did tonight, we’re going to do really well, I think.” The Wolves have some scores to settle at sectionals.Trinity beat Niles West earlier in year, and if the Wolves can get past the Blazers, they’ll likely meet CSL South champion New Trier, which has defeated them twice. “I’m taking it one game at time.” Metoyer said. “I’m just focusing on them (Trinity) right now, and if we end up playing New Trier, we end up playing New Trier. We’ve played them a couple of times and we’ve not played our best yet

when we’ve played them, so I’d be excited to play them.” In their regional opener Oct. 23, the Wolves topped Von Steuben 25-12, 25-9. Rusek had eight kills and Grunst six. Felecia Phan added 13 assists, and Molly Morello 10. (Morello also finished with 13 assists against OPRF). Kleppin also notched 10 digs.

MAINE SOUTH Maine South unfortunately ran into the buzzsaw that is New Trier at the Prosser regional title game Oct. 25. The Hawks gave New Trier—35-1 and the No. 1 seed in the Niles North sectional—a battle in Game 2 after dropping the first game 25-14. But the Trevians held off Maine South, 25-

21, and ousted the eighth-seeded Hawks from further postseason play. Pat Wardynski, who recorded nine kills, registered four during an 8-0 run in Game 2 that helped the Hawks get to within a point of New Trier, 19-18. The Trevians, however, pulled away from there. The Hawks and first-year coach Peter King finished with a 19-15 record.

MAINE EAST Maine East won its regional quarterfinal contest, 25-17, 25-18, over Foreman Oct. 22, but the Demons’ season came to an end the next night after they lost to See SPIKERS, page 14

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Hawks boys and girls, Dons, all going to state By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Maine South buses en route to Peoria’s Detweiller Park this weekend for the state cross country meet will be full of Hawks runners of either gender. That’s because both Hawk boys and girls cross country squads earned trips downstate after placing among the top five teams at Saturday’s Niles West sectional. The Maine South boys, led by Jon Vaccaro’s sixth-place finish, made certain it would not be the victim of any controversy that denied them a trip to state last season by placing a strong second (70 points) out of the 12team field. The Hawks girls, meanwhile, punched their ticket to state for the fourth time in five seasons by grabbing fifth place.

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Kevin Dolan and the Hawks are off to run at the state meet.

Last year at this time, the Hawks were denied going to state by just

one point after it was ruled that a Niles West runner finished just ahead of a Hawks competitor after that Wolves’ runner had collapsed while crossing the finish line. (Maine South filed a protest after the sectional meet, but the IHSA ruled in Niles West’s favor.) Avenging that incident was clearly on the minds of Maine South, whose runner-up finish was bolstered by three of its competitors finishing among the top 11. “That’s why this year I never trained harder in my life,”Vaccaro said. “The chip on our shoulder was huge. Coming in as seniors, it was revenge today.” Four runners from sectional title winner York High School (29 points), a perennial state championship team, finished ahead of Vaccaro, who was bound and determined to keep pace with anyone wearing a green and white York uniform. “I was just trying this week to run with the four top York guys,” said Vaccaro, who finished the 3-mile course in 15:17.74. “I wasn’t quite sure what they were going to do, or if I was going to be able to (keep pace), so it was kind of intimidating. I was really happy to run with them. They’re very good.” Seniors Kevin Dolan (15:35.02) and Robert Taylor (15:35.82) were 10th and 11th, respectively. Taylor also used the memories of last season as motivation for this race. “Oh, man. It was a bad taste in my mouth for about a year,” said Taylor, pointing to his mouth as he spoke. “It’s sweet revenge. It’s been our motto all season. We’ve been working hard; we’ve been working to this very day.” Jack Carpenter, a junior, complemented the Hawks’ effort with an 18th-place finish (15:50.09). Another senior, Stephen LaVelle, captured 25th place. Paul D’Ambosio, a sophomore, was 64th and junior Paul Tobin 69th. Coach Greg Nordahl and the Hawks now turn their attention to Saturday’s state meet after exorcizing the drama of last year’s sectional with their effort this time around. “We wanted to get revenge a little bit from last year,” Nordahl

said.“I think this year they’ve had enough race experience. They’re seasoned runners; they’ve been running state, they’ve been running track, they’ve been running all along and they have the confidence now to be successful and I think that paid off a lot today.”

MAINE S. GIRLS The Hawks finished comfortably ahead of sixth-place Oak ParkRiver Forest –138 points to the Huskies’ 198—to secure the final team qualifying spot coming out of sectionals. Maine South also was in striking distance of York, which finished fourth, only four points ahead of the Hawks. “It was clear that we were close to them the whole way and York’s a good team,” said Maine South coach Jeff Downing. “It was one of those things where we had to continue to run well the whole way. Even if people don’t stay in contact with the people on their team, they have to continue to run and finish the race. And we did well.” Junior Emily Leonard and senior Megan Lemersal, each of whom will be going for their third consecutive individual AllState medal this weekend, placed eighth and 16th, respectively, this past weekend at Niles West. Leonard, sixth at state last year, clocked in at 17:36.21 over 3 miles, and Lemersal (ninth) turned in a time of 18:33.09. “I think it’s the toughest sectional in the state by far,” Leonard said. “There’s so many good girls. It’s awesome to compete with them. I feel good. My time is not where I would have liked it, but today was more for place than time. Next week I’m definitely going to try and go for my P.R.” Lemersal said she’s beginning to feel better after being diagnosed with a blood iron deficiency earlier in the season that caused her to miss some races. “I’m feeling better every week,” she said, “so I’m just hoping to run a good race closer to where I should be and especially move my team up to where I know See STATE, page 14

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Notre Dame’s Chris James ran for 320 yards and seven TDs in the Dons’ 46-27 win.

James runs Dons to second round By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Notre Dame’s Chris James, who’s been running around, over and past opposing defenses all season, saved his best performance of the year so far for the postseason. The junior tailback amassed 320 yards on 47 carries and scored all seven Notre Dame touchdowns—he had 242 yards and five TDs by halftime—as the Dons, seeded 14th in the Class 6A north bracket, overcame an early deficit to knock out thirdseeded Grayslake North 46-27 on the road last Friday. Grayslake North (8-2) scored on the game’s opening drive, but James responded with a 44-

yard TD run to tie it, and then took over. He ended up reaching paydirt four more times before intermission on runs of 6, 17, 6 and 1 yard.Those TD runs capped a streak of 33 straight points, and the Dons led 33-7 at the half. Bobby Deleonardis, Nick Bargione, Sean Nicholson, Mike Maligranda and Mike Mulcrone, Notre Dame’s offensive line, opened the holes once again for James, who’s scored 26 touchdowns and is over 1,800 yards for the season. The Dons’win not only snapped a streak of them losing their last six opening-round playoff games, but more important, gets them to the second round. They’ll meet 11th-seeded Chicago Steinmetz (7-2), a 26-12 winner over sixth-

seeded Foreman, this weekend.

NILES WEST Niles West, appearing in the postseason for the first time since 2004, battled No. 3-seeded Palatine to a 7-7 tie in the first quarter on Jake Glotzer’s 50yard fumble recovery for a touchdown, but Palatine pulled away after reaching the end zone four times in the second quarter. The Wolves made it a closer game in the second half, but ending up losing a 69-42 shootout to Palatine. Sophomore quarterback Tom Galanopoulos tossed a 40-yard pass to Tommy Williams just See DONS, page 14

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fumble recovery and Anthony Underwood’s 72-yard run.

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before halftime that cut Palatine’s lead to 35-14. Senior quarterback Mike McGivern connected with Andrew Milhulet for a 62-yard scoring strike in the third, but the Pirates responded with a TD, and by that point led 56-21. The 14th-seeded Wolves, who finished 5-5 after winning their first five matchups of the year, tacked on three touchdowns in the fourth quarter—a 1-yard McGivern-to-Williams pass, Vaughn Monreal-Berner’s 32-yard

Maine South, which got off to a fast start offensively in a 4-0 victory over Loyola to win its own regional crown, had a few scoring opportunities against Glenbrook North in the two teams’ semifinal game of the New Trier sectional on Oct. 23. But the Hawks just couldn’t put anything into the back of the net against goalkeeper Jack Pucin. Following a scoreless first half, Glenbrook North scored the game’s only goal with around

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downstate,” Downing said. “Megan’s going to have to have another great week of work and this is probably the first time she’s felt great in a race.” Mirae Mastrolonardo, a junior, finished 30th with a time of 18:49.20. Freshman Gina Johnson secured 36th place (18:56.87).

Continued from page 12 they can be. We’ve been working so hard so I hope that we have a shot at top 10 at state.” “Obviously Emily is in a great position to get another medal

SPIKERS Continued from page 11 Oak Park-River Forest 25-12, 2510.

Kate Gebultowicz totaled a combined 15 assists in the two games for Maine East, and Hannah Farley netted eight kills. Hallie On Chong, Maggie Wierzchucki and Klaudia Pajak each had eight digs vs. Foreman.

Sports 22 minutes remaining. Hawks senior goalkeeper Erik Wagner made the save on a Spartan shot following a corner kick, but Brian O’Keefe put in a shot off a rebound that went off a Hawks defender. Glenbrook North made the goal stick to oust Maine South, which finished the year 14-5-5. The Spartans (15-5-4) ended up defeating Lane Tech in the sectional final on Saturday by the same 1-0 score, and faced Stevenson in Glenbrook South supersectional on Tuesday. The Hawks are losing 14 seniors, including Wagner, allCSL midfielder Nick Malone and

all-CSL defender Calvin Miller, defenders Jacob Szpernal, Kyle Gebavi and Kazurma Takizawa; and forward Ryan Pattullo and his brother, midfielder Chris Pattullo.

Rounding out the sectional for Maine South was junior Cailin Eckhart (48th) and senior Caryn Clark (49th).

earned fifth place as a team at the Class 2A Fenton sectional on Saturday, and with it, the opportunity to compete at this weekend’s state meet. Notre Dame accumulated 144 points, outdistancing Elmwood Park, the sixth-place team (190). Gibson’s 16:38 over 3 miles garnered him 17th place, while

Siemienowski was 19th in 16:41. Two freshmen, Robert Kotecki (33rd) and Matt Contreras (35th) were next to cross the finish line for the Dons. Tom Frosh, a senior, was 40th, sophomore Sayeed Mohammed 46th and senior Dan Curley 55th.

off against No.2 seed Chicago Northside at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Chicago Orr sectional. Cassie Hansen collected eight digs, Sofia Lyskanowski had four kills and four digs, and Sam Thomason added six kills.

The Bandits, 9-18 overall, beat Clemente on Oct. 23 in the regional semifinals 25-14, 25-17. Danielle Sisco had five kills in that match. Hansen finished with four aces.

NOTRE DAME The Dons, behind top-20 finishes from seniors Mike Gibson and Matt Siemienowski,

RESURRECTION Resurrection captured the championship of its own, Class 3A regional 25-13, 25-14 over sixth-seeded Gordon Tech on Oct. 25.The No. 3-seeded Bandits face

GIRLS SWIMMING Maine South, with first-place finishes in five individual events, dominated Niles West 126-60 in a recent CSL South dual meet. Hannah Ferstel took the 50yard freestyle for the Hawks, and teammateTyler Gooding won the 100 freestyle, while Jenna Zitkus captured first place in both the 100 butterfly and 200 individual

medley. Iza Matczuk was first in the 100 breaststroke. The Wolves, meanwhile, won four events. Edan Scott was a double winner, with victories in the 200 freestyle and 100 backstroke. Emma Heigeson won the 500 freestyle, while Devery Paltzer added a first place in diving. The team of Zitkus, Gooding, Ferstel and Maddy Coffey placed first in two events: the 200 freestyle relay and the 200 medley relay. Gooding, Coffey, Lauren Buszydlo and Erin Patrick also were first in the 400 freestyle relay. mike@buglenewspapers.com

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Maine South rolls over Lane By Matt Le Cren Contributing Writer

By now Maine South coach David Inserra is accustomed to seeing quarterback Matt Alviti turn in great performances. But even Inserra can get a little star-struck at times watching his Northwesternbound star shred defenses with startling precision. Such was the case Saturday when Alviti completed 24 of 35 passes for 328 yards and five touchdowns in leading the host Hawks to a 42-7 victory over Lane Tech in a Class 8A first round playoff game in Park Ridge. “He can make any throw and find the open receiver,” Inserra said of Alviti, who also ran for a touchdown. “Sometimes you get caught watching and forget to coach.” Alviti put on a clinic, completing passes to seven different receivers, four of whom caught touchdown passes. Maine South (10-0) scored on its first four possessions in seizing a 28-0 halftime lead, with Alviti firing touchdown passes on each drive. Alviti tossed a 12-yard scoring strike to John Solari to open the scoring, then found Daly Guzaldo for a nineyarder later in the first quarter. In the second quarter, Alviti had TD passes of 28 yards to Zach Hinkamp and 26 yards to Guzaldo. “Our receivers are awesome,” Alviti said. “I think we’ve got the best receiving corps in the state. They make each other better, they make me better, I

make them better. My running backs make each other better and it just takes a lot of pressure off. It’s a great group of guys.” Lane Tech (5-4) never pressured the heavily favored Hawks, who won their playoff opener for the 10th straight season. But the Indians briefly had a glimmer of hope in the third quarter after recovering a fumble and scoring on a fouryard run by Jack McLaughlin. Trailing 28-7, Lane forced a fumble by Alviti on a hard sack by Ricardo Reyes and picked up a first down on the ensuing drive. But on 4th and 10 from the Maine South 44, McLaughlin was intercepted by linebacker Chris Buscemi, who was making his second start since returning from a bout with mono. Buscemi returned the pick 30 yards to the Lane 36 and five plays later Alviti scored on a three-yard run with :08 left in the period. It was Alviti’s 37th career rushing touchdown. “We started real strong and offensively we played great in the first half,” Alviti said. “Defense was playing real well today, too. We’ve just got to stay more focused in the second half and come out ready to play better.” George Sajenko caught seven passes for a game-high 136 yards, including a 65yard touchdown in the fourth quarter, for Maine South. Guzaldo had six receptions for 59 yards, while Solari had four for 42 and Frank Perrone four for 41. Anthony Mitchell added 93

yards rushing on 12 carries and John Oberheide kicked six extra-points for Maine South. “Offensively I thought we were pretty workmanlike, came out and did what we had to do, nothing purely exciting but taking care of business, hitting open receivers and running the ball when we had to,” Inserrra said. “It was a business-like performance, nothing special. We’ve got to pick it up for the next round because it only gets harder.” The Hawks will host a second round game against Conant (73), which beat New Trier 14-0. Maine South has faced Conant twice before in the playoffs, losing 30-28 in 2002 and beating the Cougars 21-14 in 2006. Both were first-round games. “Conant we haven’t played in a while,” Inserra said. “They’re playing hard, they’ve got a nice tight end, but I haven’t watched a lot of film on them at this point.”

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Nick Demons and Maine South are moving on in the playoffs.

PLAYER OF THE WEEK Nominees

Last week’s results

Jack Beneventi, Benet 26-36, 254, 2 TDs Brandon Salter 18 rush, 224 yards, 2 TDs Matt Alviti, Maine South 328 pass yards, 5 total TDs Chris James, Notre Dame 47 carries for 320 yards, 7 TDs Go to buglenewspapers.com to vote for your winner!

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Travel

Alsace: Europe’s cultural hybrid Alsace is France with a German accent. Its unique mix of cultures offers enchanting cobbled villages, scenic vineyards, gourmet cuisine and art that is as vibrant as the medieval day it was painted. Standing like a flower-child referee between France and Germany, Alsace has weathered many invasions. Once a Germanspeaking part of the Holy Roman Empire, it became part of France in the 17th century.After France lost the Franco-Prussian War in 1871, Germany annexed it. It bounced back to France after World War I (though Hitler’s army occupied it during World War II). All these centuries as a political shuttlecock have given Alsace a hybrid culture. And the city of Colmar is a great home base to experience it. Long popular with French and German tourists, this well-pickled old town of 70,000 is often overlooked and underrated by overseas travelers. During World War II the American and British military were careful not to bomb quaintly cobbled Colmar. So today Colmar not only survives, it thrives with 15th- and 16thcentury buildings, distinctive cuisine, and rich art treasures. Colmar’s Unterlinden Museum gets my vote as the best small museum in Europe ( w w w. m u s e e - u n t e r l i n d e n . com). It fills a 750-year-old former convent with exhibits ranging from Roman artifacts to medieval winemaking, and from traditional wedding dresses to paintings that give vivid insight into the High Middle Ages. Matthias Grunewald’s gripping Isenheim Altarpiece, which shows a gruesome crucifixion, is the museum’s most important work. Germans know this painting like Americans know the Mona Lisa. The altarpiece was commissioned 500 years ago by a monastery hospital filled

with people suffering terrible skin diseases - a c o m m o n cause of death back then. The hospital’s goal, long before the age of painkillers, was to remind patients that Jesus understood their suffering. The many panels led patients through a series of Bible stories culminating with a reassuring Resurrection scene. Colmar’s replica of a more modern icon will surprise many Americans. Colmar is the hometown of Frederic-Auguste Bartholdi,the great sculptor who designed the Statue of Liberty which was a gift from France to the United States on its 100th birthday. Colmar’s Bartholdi Museum describes the creation of Lady Liberty and displays many of Bartholdi’s sculptures (www.musee-bartholdi.com). One room is dedicated to the evolution and completion of the Statue of Liberty; she was assembled in Paris, then taken apart and shipped to New York in 1886 ... 10 years late. If you come on the Fourth of July, the admission is free. When you’re ready for a break from museums, it’s time to hit the road. The Route du Vin the wine road of Alsace - is an asphalt ribbon tying 80 miles of vineyards, villages, and feudal fortresses into an understandably popular tourist package., it’s time to hit the road. The Route du Vin - the wine road of Alsace - is an asphalt ribbon tying 80 miles of vineyards, villages, and feudal fortresses into an understandably popular tourist package. The dry and sunny climate here has produced good wine and happy tourists since Roman times, so vineyard-hopping is a great way to spend an afternoon.

Roadside degustation signs mean wine-tasters are welcome, but be prepared for grape varieties that differ from what you might find elsewhere in France. Riesling is the king of Alsatian grapes; it’s robust but drier than the German style you’re probably used to. Sylvaner fresh and light, fruity and cheap - is a good Alsatian wine for a hot day. Pinot Gris wines are more full-bodied, spicier, and distinctly different from other Pinot Gris wines you may have tried. Gewurztraminer is “the lady’s wine” - its bouquet is like a rosebush, its taste is fruity, and its aftertaste is spicy - as its name implies (gewurtz means “spice” in German). In case you really get “Alsauced,” the French term for headache is mal a la tete. Along with its wine, Alsatian cuisine is world-famous. Even vacationers traveling on a shoestring should spring for a fine meal in Alsace. You can’t mistake the German influence: sausages, potatoes, onions, and sauerkraut. Look for choucroute garnie (sauerkraut and sausage) - although it seems a shame to eat it in a fancy restaurant. Also try sampling Baeckeoffe (a meaty onionand-potato casserole), Rosti (an oven-baked potato-and-cheese dish), Spatzle (soft egg noodles), fresh trout, and foie gras. For lighter fare, try poulet au Riesling (chicken cooked everso-slowly in Riesling wine). At lunch, or for a lighter dinner, try a tarte a l’oignon (like an onion quiche, but better) or tarte flambee (like a thin-crust pizza with onion and bacon bits). Dessert specialties are tarte alsacienne (fruit tart) and Kuglehopf glace (a light cake mixed with raisins, almonds, dried fruit, and cherry liqueur). For a pleasing taste of European culture, there’s nothing quite like Alsace.Visitors enjoy a rich blend of two great societies: French and German,

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French or German? Alsace is both.

Catholic and Protestant - just enough Germanic discipline with a Latin joy of life.

If You Visit Sleeping: Hotel Saint-Martin, ideally situated near the old Customs House, is a family-run place that began as a coaching inn (splurge, www.hotel-saintmartin.com). Hotel Balladins, near the Unterlinden Museum, is modern, efficient, clean, and cheap (budget, www.balladins. com). Eating: Winstub Schwendi has fun, Alsatian pub energy (3 Grand Rue); Chez Hansi is where

Colmarians go for a traditional meal (23 Rue des Marchands). Getting Their: There are four, direct, high-speed trains from Paris that connect to Colmar daily in about three hours; see www.scnf.com. Tourist Info www.otcolmar.fr. (Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him at rick@ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook.)

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Is end of 2012 workplace Armageddon? Q. People in my workplace are noticing all sorts of problems occurring faster and more frequently as we get toward end of the year. They’re talking about the Mayan calendar and predictions about the end of the world. I’ve got enough stress without contemplating Armageddon. How do I handle people in my workplace acting like we’re all heading for a disaster movie? A. People in the workplace are highly vulnerable to anxiety because their survival these days pretty much depends on their paycheck. You can handle the current anxiety about the much discussed date December 21, 2012 by knowing the end of the Mayan calendar is just another version of anxiety in the workplace. Remember the Y2K fears? Planes were going to fall out of the sky and computer systems

were going to crash and then ... nothing happened. Even prophets and psychics don’t seem to agree on future events. No one knows for sure what will happen on December 21 2012, but, historically speaking, it is probably not the end of your workplace. I always tell clients that if they are worried about the future, they should work at being prepared rather than scared. If an asteroid is going to hit the earth, there’s not much you can do about that. However, paying down bills, having surplus water or food on hand, and updating your resume certainly can’t hurt. When your coworkers gather at the water cooler to discuss

Tithing without telling Dear Dave, I’m a Christian, but my husband is not. However, we still budget a small amount to give to the church. I started working a part-time job recently, and would like to tithe on this income. Is it okay to do this without telling him? Christine Dear Christine, No, it’s not. Do you really think you’d be honoring God by tithing on this income while at the same time creating a situation where you’re dishonoring your husband by hiding things from him? That’s not a good idea. Your husband has already shown respect for your beliefs with his agreement to make tithing a part of your budget. I think you should return that respect and let him know you’d like to give a portion of your new income. Besides, you wouldn’t be tithing out of his income in a situation like this. It would just be a small portion of the new, additional income you’re generating. Remember, too, that not tithing isn’t a sin. God doesn’t love you more when you tithe, and it’s not a salvation issue.

He wants us to be givers because he knows what it does for us on the inside. It makes us a little more Christ-like when we put the wants and needs of others ahead of our own. So sit down with your husband and explain your feelings on the issue. He doesn’t See DAVE SAYS, page 22

the end of the world, ask them what exactly they think is going to happen. Then ask what they think they could do to be ready for that. Peace of mind requires using fear to be proactive rather than allowing your worries to consume you. Some people enjoy the drama of a current or future disaster. Disaster makes them feel like they’ve had a shot of espresso. Whether they worry about being fired, your company getting bought out or the end of the world, it all makes them feel alive. If contemplating disaster makes somebody feel excited, then they probably won’t take you up on your advice to prepare. You also don’t have to participate in long conversations with them, which only raises your anxiety and does nothing to increase your readiness to survive adversity. When you look around you

at work, give everyone in your organization the credit that just getting out of bed is an act of courage these days. There is a great deal of challenge and uncertainty in and out of our workplaces. Dates like December’s supposed doomsday seem to crystallize our natural concerns about the future. Rather than waste the energy you could use to get a raise, get a promotion or achieve career goals, ask yourself what specifically you are worried about? It is OK to come up with ridiculous ideas. Then ask yourself, “Can I prepare for that?” If you can be proactive, do it! If you can’t, make peace with your lack of omnipotence in the universe.

my job and my future. Is there any way to try and lift my depression?

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Q. I am finding myself more and more depressed about

A. Yes. It’s been said that depression is anger without enthusiasm.Ask yourself what is making you mad and use your anger to find solutions to those problems.

(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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Break down barriers and make a breakthrough. While bobbing for apples at a neighborhood party or shopping for a costume, you may suddenly become the center of attention in the week to come.

Color your world in bright colors and erase the gray. In the week ahead, you can expect to see many black cats and orange pumpkins. Explore a growing sense of intimacy with a significant other.

Constant comment leads to commitment. You may find a few moments this week when you “know” you have connected on a spiritual level. Someone’s words may move you to achieve inner peace.

Take your inner child out for a walk. Don’t be bashful about attending events meant for the kids. You may link up with new friends in the week to come or find others who share a creative hobby.

In the week ahead, you might find that physical activities bring you closer to the very people you most admire. Accept an invitation to a Halloween hayride or plan a tour of a haunted cornfield.

“Practice makes perfect” might be the most prominent theme. In the week to come, your ambitions rise to a fever pitch. Prepare for surprise visits from friends or some oddly dressed children.

The week ahead may bring several opportunities to become more closely tied, entwined or aligned with a divine someone. Don’t be afraid to try out something new or to give in to generous impulses.

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Fiscal cliff tax planning By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Media Services

With less than three months before the end of the year, time is short to plan for the muchdreaded “fiscal cliff.” What is the fiscal cliff, you ask? It’s the combination of tax increases and spending cuts that are scheduled to go into effect in January of 2013. On the tax side of the ledger, the Bush-era tax cuts are set to expire, which will bring taxes back to 2001 levels; President Obama’s 2 percent payroll tax cut will expire; and a series of other temporary tax cuts for businesses that Obama enacted will end,including the enhanced dependent care credit, the enhanced child credit, the enhanced adoption credit, a portion of the enhanced earnedincome credit, the repeal of the personal exemption phaseout, the repeal of the limit

on itemized deductions, the enhanced student loan interest deduction and the exemption for mortgage debt forgiveness. Additionally, the following tax cuts have already expired, but they are up for renewal in 2013: the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) adjustment, the deduction for state and local sales taxes, the IRA charitable donation provision for taxpayers 70 1/2 and older and the educator’s classroom deduction. If all of the planned cuts were to occur, it’s estimated that 80 percent of Americans would see some form of tax increase next year. The Bush tax cuts alone would impact 100 million Americans. The Tax Policy Center estimates that the average U.S. household would face an average of a $3,700 jump in taxes. The tax increases, along with the broad spending cuts set to occur as a result of last

year’s debt ceiling deal, could throw the country into another recession. Maybe lawmakers will get their acts together and come up with a plan, but with less than two months after the election to strike a grand bargain, it seems unlikely. Many expect lawmakers to hatch a temporary deal that would prevent jumping off the cliff on January 1; however, just in case they don’t, here are a few potential actions to take: Take capital gains this year. Investors should be aware that the current capital gains rate of 15 percent will rise to 20 percent in 2013.Additionally, the new health care reform will levy an additional surtax of 3.8 percent on certain investment income (which includes capital gains). Given these potential tax increases, if you are sitting on ample gains in a taxable account, it could make sense to sell the position and lock

in the 15 percent capital gains rate this year. Even if Congress averts jumping off the cliff, most economists believe that capital gains rates will likely rise over the next five years. Additionally, this could be a great opportunity to rebalance your portfolio with lower cost assets, like no-load index funds. Review your estate plan. Right now, each tax payer is entitled to a federal tax exemption that wipes out the estate tax due on the first $5,120,000 of an estate.The top tax rate above that threshold is 35 percent. When the Bush tax cuts expire, the exemption will drop to $1 million, and the tax rate will increase to 55 percent. If you haven’t reviewed your estate plan in a few years, it’s a good time to dust off the file and make an appointment with your estate attorney. Prepare to spend more on health care.

While the debt ceiling deal removed Social Security, Medicaid, supplemental security income, refundable tax credits, the children’s health insurance program, the food stamp program and veterans’ benefits from the chopping block, Medicare is facing a 2 percent cut to providers and insurance plans. Some of those cuts are going to be passed on to consumers, so prepare to allocate more of your annual budget to health care costs.

(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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Niles Senior Center November/December Naturally Active All programs require advanced registration. For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, call the Niles Senior Center at 847-588-8420 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 – Thursdays - 9:30-11:30AM 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. AARP Driver’s Safety Program This program is the nation’s first and largest resfresher course for drivers age 50 and over. It has helped millions of drivers remain safe on today’s roads. NOTE: This class is for 8 hours spread over 2 days. Both days are REQUIRED to receive certification. AARP graduates may get an insurance discount. Tuesdays, November 6 & 13, 12:00-4:00pm. $12 AARP members/$14 non-members. Pre-registration required. Chat with the Chiefs In keeping with the community outreach philosophy, Police Chief Dean Strzelecki and Fire Chief Steve Borkowski, invite all residents and visitors, to join them for a Chat with the Chiefs. Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, discuss, be heard, or just chat. Bring all questions and issues with you. Tuesday, November 13, 2:00pm, FREE Grandmas Garden Luncheon Presented by: Susie Stone, Lurvey’s Garden Center. Susie will be here to teach us the different flowers and plants

that you can buy throughout the year and how to maintain & care for them. Following her presentation, enjoy a chicken Caesar salad, roll and dessert. Wednesday, November 14, 10:00am-12:00pm. $6M/$9NM Line Dance Join others who love to dance, no partner needed. Enjoy easy-to-learn advanced dance patterns in Country, Ballroom, Top 40, Latin, Swing, and more! Studies show group or line dancing is beneficial in aiding memory, balance, cardiovascular, and overall well-being. Enjoy line dance, fitness, & friendship. November 13-December 4, 1:002:00pm. $10M/$15NM. Thanksgiving Day Celebration Family far away? If so, please join us for our annual Thanksgiving Day Celebration. A traditional meal featuring turkey and all the fixings will be served. Thursday, November 22, 11:30am-3:00pm. Reservations required by Thursday, November 15. FREE, but food or monetary donations to the Niles Family Service Food Pantry are requested. Horseshoe Casino Trip, Hammond, Indiana. $25M/$30NM, Price includes transportation, lunch buffet, and $10 play. Wednesday, November 28, 7:30am-4:00pm. Supermarket Bingo & Lunch Join us for an afternoon of food, fun and Bingo. Entrance fee: fresh, new grocery store items due as you check in and WALK IN to play (to ensure freshness). If we have left over goods, they will go to the Niles food pantry. Lunch includes a croissant sandwich, chips and dessert. Wednesday, December 19, 12:00-2:00pm. $4/$6NM. A Noon-Year Celebration Join us as we celebrate the beginning of the New Year with an elegant lunch including salad, chicken parmesan, vesuvio potatoes, steamed vegetables and dessert. Entertainment will be followed by Chicago’s own Peter Oprisko, and his 4 piece band, a premiere interpreter of treasured traditional adult Pop, Jass, and Tin Pan Alley standards. We will end the afternoon with a traditional New Years champagne toast. Thursday, January 3, 12:00-2:30pm $15M/$20NM.

Obituary Alojza Janus Alojza Janus. Nee Bisek. Age 83. Beloved Wife of Tadeusz. Loving Mother of Joseph (Elizabeth), Sophia (Marian) Czyz, and the late Stas and the late Marysia in Poland, the late Adam, the late Stanley (the late Theresa). Dearest Daughter-in-law of Teresa Janus (Craig Beierwaltes). Cherished Babcia of Monica (Jeff) Tischer, Peter (Erin), Christina (Andrew) Giza, Margaret (Damian)

Holiday Greeting Cards for Homebound Ho, Ho, Ho! We have it on very good authority that Santa (being a senior himself) hangs out at the NSC very regularly. In fact, he has enlisted the help of the NSC staff to collect his letters from the seniors in Niles who may be unable to go out (to the mall to see him), so that he may send them a card of holiday wishes!! If you are or know of a homebound Niles senior who would like to receive a nondenominational holiday card from the jolly ol’ fat man himself, please call the NSC at 847-5888420 or stop by to let us know the name and address of the person. Due to Santa’s busy schedule, we need to the names and addresses received no later than 5 pm Friday, December 7th. 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).

North Shore Senior Center Lunch and a Movie: Hugo

Zienkiewicz, Marie (Adam) Nowak, Kasia Novak, Thomas (Kelle) Janus, and Babcia Nuki of Isabel, Milana, Dominic, Sebastian, Maximilian, Adam, and Hunter.And many relatives in the United States in Poland. Visitation was Friday Oct. 19th from 3 pm until 9 pm at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles, IL. Funeral Services were Saturday Oct. 20th at 9:15 AM to Our Lady of Ransom for 10:00 AM Mass. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Funeral

Thur sday November 1, 2012 from 12:30 3 p.m. Set in 1930s Paris, Hugo is the astonishing adventure of a wily and resourceful orphan boy who discovers a secret left by his father, and embarks on a quest that will transform those around him and lead him to a safe and loving place he can call home. This PG rated, Oscar nominated film was directed by Martin Scorsese. Fee includes a delicious lunch. Fees are $6 member; $8 non-member. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Book Talk: Historical Fiction: World War II W e d n e s d a y, November 7, 2012 from 1 - 3 p.m. World War II provides the backdrop for these great reads, which present a range of experiences during the war. Materials will be available for checkout,Wednesday,November 7, 2012 from 1 - 3 p.m., so remember to bring your library card! To register for this FREE program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Veteran’s History Project, Second Edition T h u r s d a y November 8, 2012 from 1 - 3 p.m. Honor our Veterans and enjoy a screening of the film Veterans Voices, Second Edition. Veteran’s Voices is part of the Veteran’s History Project, a collaborative effort of North Shore Senior Center, the Morton Grove Historical Society and the American Legion Post 134, to honor and record the history of local veterans. Veteran’s Voices, Second Edition features interviews with three local

Info. 847-966-7302 or www. skajafuneralhomes.com.

Leona Marie Smith Leona Marie Smith; Visitation was held Monday October 22, 2012 from 9:00 AM to 11:15 AM, at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles, to St. John Brebeuf Church for 12:00 Noon Mass. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. For more info call 847-966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhomes.com

WWII veterans: Bob Casey, Joseph Borst and Roland Gladstone. These men describe their service in the U.S. Marine Corps, Navy and Army Air Corps. Join us on Thursday November 8, 2012 from 1 - 3 p.m. to enjoy a reception with light refreshments after this program. To register for this FREE program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Introducing the Yellow Dot Program Tuesday, November 13, 2012 from 2 – 3 p.m. Got the Dot? The Yellow Dot Program is a new program offered by the Illinois Department of Transportation to help provide emergency responders with your vital information when you are involved in an emergency while in your vehicle. On Tuesday November 13, 2012 from 2 – 3 p.m. learn from IDOT staff about this free service, and how it can help save your life in an emergency. Presented in Partnership with the Morton Grove Commission on Aging. .To register for this FREE program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Jim Kendros presents…. Mancini the Pianist Monday, November 19, 2012 from 1-2:30 p.m. We all know that Henry Mancini was a brilliant composer and arranger. But did you know he was also a first-rate pianist? Experience Mancini as perhaps you’ve never experienced him before Monday November 19, 2012 from 1-2:30 p.m. . Great originals will be highlighted along with block-buster arrangements of other composers, all featuring the magical piano style of Henry

THE BUGLE NOVEMBER 1, 2012 Mancini! 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. Our Love is Here To Stay: A Laura Freeman Concert Tuesday, November 20, 2012 1-3 p.m. This year marks the 75th Anniversary of George Gershwin’s death. What better way to mark his life than with a loving tribute to his long-lasting career? This program looks at some of Gershwin’s biggest hits including “Summertime,” “You Can’t Take That Away From Me,” “But Not for Me,” “Embraceable You,” and many more! Fees are $9 member; $11 non-member. This Tuesday, November 20, 2012 1-3 p.m. concert is sponsored by CJE SeniorLife. A reception will follow. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. DNA Testing: Solving History’s Mysteries Tuesday, December 4, 2012 from 1 – 2 p.m. Did Jesse James survive assassination and die of old age? Have the remains of a worldchanging astronomer been lost to history? Is there a lost tribe of Israel living in South Africa? Has a famous MIA serviceman missing for 50 years finally been identified? History detectives and DNA testing provide surprising answers on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 from 1 – 2

p.m. 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. Lunch & Bingo! Wednesdays, from 10 a.m to 12:30 p.m. Enjoy an exciting game of Bingo, a tasty lunch and great company! Every Wednesday, Bingo begins at 10:30 am followed at 11:30am by lunch catered by a different local restaurant each week. Come early for coffee and conversation! Registration required (so we can order your food). Fee includes lunch. Bingo cards $.50 each. Watch the bulletin board for the menu! Please note, no Lunch and Bingo on November 21. 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.

Park Ridge Senior Center The next Center Art Workshop begins at 10am to noon on Monday, September 10 and runs through October 29. This is a class using acrylics taught by well-know local artist Rae Penzin who will bring out the best artistically in all class members. All abilities are welcome. Cost is $60 for Center members and $75 for non-members. Tai Chi for Health: Balance, Posture, Pain, & Arthritis begins an hour earlier, 1:30, Fridays from September to November 30. This class will increase flexibility, muscle strength, heart and lung activity, posture and help prevent falls in this low impact approach to fitness. The class can be done standing or modified to a chair, practicing at your own pace. Class is 45 minutes. Cost is $62 for members and $77 for nonmembers. If bridge is of interest there

are several opportunities to enjoy the game. Groups meet on Friday mornings, Sunday afternoons, and Couple’s Bridge meets the first Thursday of the month. Call the Center at 847692-3597 for more information or to be put in tough with one of the group moderators. Membership dues for the 2012-2013 year are being accepted. The dues are: single - $45 resident/$63 non-resident and a Couple (must reside in the same household) $68 resident/$97 non-resident. And attention to current members … bring in a new member and receive a $5 gift card !!!! Ask the front desk for more details. Jo Buck continues her exercise classes at 9 am and 10:30 am Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This class covers a variety of movements including stretching, strength training and floor exercise. Give it a try!!! The first class is free. After that it is $2 each time you come

Following are number of ongoing activities at the Center: Woodcarvers meet Thursdays at 9am…a FREE activity: Gamers, 1-4:30pm on Fridays play dominos, hand and foot, scrabble for rummikube … also FREE. Ceramics students meet Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:30am to noon and work on projects of their choice. There is a charge of only $7 per class. Pinochle players meet the second Monday, Third Thursday and every Saturday of the month at 1pm. Table tennis players start play at 1pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. All abilities are welcome for this free activity. Bocce ball players gather just north of the Center at 10am Wednesday mornings. Ken Hewelt is bocce master and can explain how the game is played.

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DAVE SAYS Continued from page 17 sound like an unreasonable guy. But regardless, you shouldn’t deceive someone just because you don’t see eye to eye on everything. —Dave

You haven’t found the right job Dear Dave, I lost my job a couple of weeks ago, and I’m having a tough time finding part-time work to bridge the gap until another position comes along. I’ve got a masters’ degree, and I’ve been wondering if that’s hurting my chances in the interim. I’m really eager to stay on track paying off my debts. Should I dumb down my résumé? Jamie Dear Jamie, Honestly, if it’s only been a couple of weeks, I think you probably just haven’t found the right thing. There are lots of people out there with big-time résumés who have been forced to go part-time in today’s job market. It’s not unusual right

now for UPS or FedEx managers to see people with your level of education wanting to throw boxes. Whether they’re trying to get out of debt or they’re unemployed or underemployed, it’s just part of the economic strain the country’s going through at the moment. I really like your drive, though, and the fact that you’re actively trying to find a solution to your problem tells me that you’re the kind of person who won’t be denied. Because of this, I think some really good things will begin to happen for you in the coming weeks and months. But let’s not go down the path of omitting things from your résumé. Think about what would happen if your boss discovered you hadn’t truthfully represented yourself and your background? I know if it were me, I’d have to wonder if I could really trust someone who did 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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CALENDAR Continued from page 9 of hand-made crafts, ornaments, wreaths, flower arrangements, gift baskets, needlepoint, afghans, baby knit quilts, dolls, home decorations, jewelry and more. There will be a grand raffle, bake sale, a turkey booth and Christmas stocking tree for added chances at beautiful gifts and items. We will also have a variety of fresh, home-baked goods for sale. A lunch menu will be available. Proceeds benefit the parish. For more information, call the Ministry Center at 847-823-2550. Resurrection Arts and Crafts Fair. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 7500 W. Talcott Ave., Chicago. Each year, more than 2,000 patrons visit the fair to explore the wide variety of handcrafted items at over 180 craft displays. For more information, visit www.reshs.org. Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust Presents: Froebel Block Workshop. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave.,Morton Grove. Grades 1-6. Experience the fun and excitement of building with Froebel Blocks in the Library! Registration required. Forgetfulness and Dementia. 10 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Sara Sanderman, LCSW, from North Grove Manor, will discuss behaviors and actions to look for and how to handle issues of forgetfulness and dementia.

NOVEMBER 11 40th Annual Holiday Craft and Bake Sale. 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Paluch Hall (elevator accessible) 8300 Greenwood Avenue, Niles. Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Women’s Club Queen of Peace Guild will hold its 40th annual sale. Admission is free. There will be a variety of hand-made crafts, ornaments, wreaths, flower arrangements, gift baskets, needlepoint, afghans, baby knit quilts, dolls, home decorations, jewelry and more. There will be a grand raffle, bake sale, a turkey booth and Christmas stocking tree for added chances at beautiful gifts and items. We will also have a

variety of fresh, home-baked goods for sale. A lunch menu will be available. Proceeds benefit the parish. For more information, call the Ministry Center at 847-823-2550. Holiday Crafters Wanted. 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the May Parish Ministry Center at 8307 North Harlem, Niles. Held by St. John Brebeuf’s Catholic Women’s Club. Crafters will be able to display hand-crafted items for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Any crafter wishing to receive an application for the Holiday Craft Fair, please call Judi Stephens at 847-296-6421.

NOVEMBER 12 The Magic and Illusions of Paul Lee & Co. 12 to 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Come see the amazing Paul Lee in his high energy show packed with mindblowing illusions. Free tickets for this event will be available on a first-come, first-served basis to Morton Grove Public Library cardholders one week prior to the event. Remaining tickets, if any, will be made available to the general public on the day of the event.

NOVEMBER 13 Guys Read. 7 to 8 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Grades 3-5. Are you a guy who likes to read? Come along with your favorite grownup for discussion and activities featuring the book of the month: Stink: The Incredible Shrinking Kid by Megan McDonald. Diary of a Wimpy Kid Book Release Party (All Ages). 7 to 8 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove.The seventh installment of this series (where l-o-v-e is in the air - ack!!!) is being released on the day of our party. Are you wimpy enough to handle the excitement? Join us for geeky gags, nerdy games, and all around weirdo fun. Five

copies of the book (Again, on it’s FIRST day of release!) will be awarded to five wimpy kids in grades K-6.

NOVEMBER 17 Young Artists Workshop: Landscape Silhouettes. 1 to 2 p.m. in the Activity Room at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Grades 1-6. Learn to draw landscape shapes to create an artistic masterpiece. Registration required. NOVEMBER 18 Lyric Opera of Chicago Profile: Don Pasquale. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Mary Houston of the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Education Department presents a profile of Don Pasquale, Gaetano Donizetti’s famous comic opera.

NOVEMBER 20 Mother-Daughter Book Club. 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. Genealogy Interest Group (GIG). 2 to 4 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. GIG provides an informal exchange of ideas, research techniques, and an opportunity to get together with others interested in genealogy. Come and share your ideas, pick up a few pointers, and make new friends! Registration is limited to 10.

NOVEMBER 21 Scrabble. 2 to 4 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Exercise your brain and enjoy friendly games of Scrabble with other word-lovers.

THE BUGLE NOVEMBER 1, 2012