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SEPTEMBER 4, 2014

Vol. 58 No. 48

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By Alex V. Hernandez staff reporter

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Over 300 people attended the medical cannabis town hall.

The Medical Cannabis Pilot Program started accepting applications from prospective cannabis patients and businesses in September. “Medical cannabis is the only thing that’s helped,” said Marla Levi. She’s had multiple sclerosis for the past 20 years and has rigidity in her legs, suffers from spasms and lost her gallbladder. “I’ve taken so many pharmaceutical drugs, I’ve tried everything but nothing helps my symptoms better than medical marijuana,” she said.

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Resident alleges gun store permit violates Cook County gun code New gun business will be about 350 yards away from New Hope Academy By Alex Hernandez staff reporter

ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com @TheAVHernandez

Sportsman’s Club and Firearms Training Academy would feature an 11,800 square foot firing range and 2,500 square feet of retail space at 6143 W. Howard St. A resident alleges Sportsman’s Club and Firearms Training Academy a business permit violates Cook County’s gun rules. “I love it here and I want it to be a nice community,” said Cory Hance. He and his wife moved to from Chicago to Niles back in April. After the move he said he was surprised when he began noticing news coverage of the controversy surrounding Sportsman’s, an 11,800 square foot firing range and 2,500 square feet of retail space at 6143 W. Howard St. The new gun business will be about 350 yards away from New Hope Academy, >> see gun | page 17

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Suspects flee on foot after crashing stolen SUV Police are looking for two suspects who fled from police in a stolen car on Aug. 25 By Alex Hernandez staff reporter

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Police are looking for two suspects who fled from police in a stolen car Monday evening. Police confirmed the vehicle, a Toyota SUV, was stolen from the suburb of Evanston. At press time Niles police were processing the SUV for evidence. In a statement, Niles police Sgt. Robert Tornabene described the suspects as two males in their late teens. “Niles Police just chased a car to Overhill and Northwest

Highway that crashed. Two male black offenders escaped, running northbound on Overhill still in the area,” said an update to the Edison Park Chamber of Commerce’s Facebook page around 9 p.m. “Police are doing a yard search throughout Edison Park. Call 911 if you see anything suspicious. Turn on any outside lighting.” As of 11:25 p.m., Chicago detectives were still searching alleys and backyards in the 6800 block of Overhill Avenue of Edison Park with flashlights. Tornabene said a Niles police officer saw the SUV traveling on Touhy Avenue in Niles near Milwaukee Avenue earlier that night. A license check on the SUV showed it was stolen and the officer called for backup and pursued the vehicle. The stolen SUV continued west on Touhy Avenue and then

fled south on Overhill Avenue. The SUV then crashed into a tree in the 6800 block of Overhill Avenue and the two suspects fled from the wreckage on foot, police said. Niles police then asked Park Ridge police and Chicago police’s 16th District for help with a perimeter search for the two suspects. An initial search involved a police chopper and K9 units responding to the area. Around 8:47 p.m. attempts to locate the suspects inside a perimeter were canceled but detectives continued to search yards and alleys for at least two more hours. At press time the suspects were still at large and the investigation was ongoing. This is a developing story; check buglenewspapers.com updates.

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Chicago detectives search alleys and backyards with flashlights in the 6800 block of Overhill Avenue around 9:44 p.m. on Aug. 25. The stolen SUV crashed into a tree nearby around 8:47 p.m. and the two suspects fled from the wreckage on foot.

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Policy aims to add transparency to TIF process Trustees look towards more transparent tax increment financing application process

By Alex Hernandez staff reporter

ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com @TheAVHernandez

Trustees took a step towards a more transparent tax increment financing application process at an informal consideration last week. Economic Development Coordinator Ross Klicker told trustees that up to this point village officials have been reviewing TIF applications on a case-by-case basis. He said the new policy is designed to provide more consistency for applicants and make the village more open about where applications are in the review process. TIFs are a way for municipalities to use anticipated increases in tax revenue because of redevelopment, infrastructure improvement and similar projects to fund those projects in the present. When a TIF district is created property owners within it continue to pay the same property tax rates as those outside the district. However tax collections “over and above the ‘base value’” are placed into a special fund used to pay for project costs. After all costs created by the creation of the district are recovered by the TIF the district is closed and additional property taxes created are shared by all taxing entities.Over aTIF’s lifetime, usually about 23 years, property taxes continue to be collected with normal rate increases, but the increment between the “frozen” first year rate and current rate is diverted to pay for property improvements within the TIF district. Currently the village only has one active TIF district based around Milwaukee and Touhy avenues. This TIF has been active

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Criteria for TIF assistance:

• Tax Increment Financing assistance will be provided by the Village on a “pay-as-you-go” note method. Requests for up-front financing may be considered on a case-by-case basis if increment generation is sufficient to meet initial financing and debt service costs. • The amount of assistance provided to an applicant will be limited to the amount necessary to provide the applicant a reasonable rate of return. An applicant’s return on equity, return on cost or internal rate of return will be based on current market conditions as determined by the Village or Village’s Financial Advisor. • Projects receiving assistance must provide the Village with a Certificate of Substantial Completion and Certificate of Reimbursable Redevelopment Project Costs via First Class US Mail, prior to any funding being released back to any developers. This shall include but not limited to, the submission of all supporting documents for each construction expense such as invoices from vendors, proof of payment and waivers of lien form

since 1996 and is expected to last about five more years. Over the past 17 years the district has generated $30,193,809 in tax revenue, according to the Cook County Clerk’s TIF viewer. On average that’s $1,776,106.41 per year. Klicker said since he’s been with the village itsTIFs are handled in a “pay as you go” manner to guarantee money is only paid out when the increment account is funded in an effort to not “gamble” tax money on TIF projects. Trustee Chris Hanusiak said he was concerned with how TIF money is being spent is verified. Klicker said the new policy would require applicants to provide extensive plans to prove the project concept would be viable. Additionally they would have to show that substantial private funding is part of a project applying for TIF funds.To this end applicants would need to submit two to three years of audited financial disclosure statements to

contractors. • Project receiving assistance will be subject to a “look back” provision. The look back will require the applicant to provide certified records of project costs and revenues, including lease agreement within a specified period after project completion. Adjustments to the level of assistance will be made to limit assistance in accordance with the development agreement. • The applicant must submit audited financial statements for the last three (3) years. If the audited statements are comparative, only two (2) years are needed. If audited statements are not available, three (3) years of annual financial statements and summary schedules for other projects completed or started within the three (3) year timeframe covered by the financial statements must be submitted. The applicant must also submit an interim financial statement for the current year. Upon request the Village may permit these documents to be provided to the Village’s financial consultant in order to protect propriety or confidential information. More information on the village’s TIF policy and applications can be found at vniles.com.

the village.To guarantee everything is above board, Ross said applicants must send everything to the village via first class mail. That way applicants could be held accountable via federal mail fraud and the village could choose to purse criminal charges. Moreover Ross said there are currently no plans to create a new TIF district to help spur development in the proposed Touhy Avenue Triangle plan. As The Bugle previously reported, Niles officials recently unveiled plans for the their vision of the Touhy Avenue corridor between Caldwell and Lehigh. These plans involve using the Niles Leaning Tower as a “focal point” for attracting a new business-class hotel, a convention center and Metra station. Instead Ross said the new process was aimed at clarifying the rules for property owners in a TIF district interested in requesting TIF funds in a development project.

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Currently the village only has only one active TIF district based around Milwaukee and Touhy avenues. This TIF has been active since 1996 and is expected to last about five more years.

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Pedestrian fatally struck 2 men file suit accusing taxi driver by Metra train of kicking them out for kissing At press time Police, Metra and the Union Pacific Railroad were reviewing the incident By Alex Hernandez staff reporter

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Reports of a pedestrian fatally struck by a Metra train in Des Plaines came in around 5 p.m. on Aug. 26.“Train #629, scheduled to arrive Crystal Lake at 5:56 p.m., is stopped near Des Plaines due to a pedestrian incident,”said an update on Metra’s website around 5:16 p.m. Commuters on the scene said after the train was stopped they

were told to disembark by Metra officials. There were delays of up to two hours immediately after the incident and a Metra spokesperson told The Bugle commuters could use their passes on the CTA Blue Line and said Metra trains on neighboring tracks were still moving. Police said witnesses saw a man in his 40’s step off the train platform in front of the moving train as it approached the station, police said. He was found by authorities under a stopped train on track #1 and pronounced dead at the scene at 5:46 p.m., according to police and the Cook County medical examiner’s office.Metra police as well as Des Plaines police and emergency services responded to the scene.

By Alex Hernandez staff reporter

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Two men filed suit against Sun Taxi for allegedly kicking them out of the cab because they were kissing. Matthew McCrea and Steven White filed the suit in the Cook County Circuit Court on Aug. 25 and accuse the taxi driver of kicking them out of the taxi during a trip from O’Hare to Lake View during rainstorm in May 2013. McCrea and White say Sun Taxi violated the Illinois Human Rights Act and are seeking an undisclosed amount in damages.

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Matthew McCrea and Steven White filed the suit in the Cook County Circuit Court on Aug. 25 and accuse the taxi driver of kicking them out of the taxi during a trip from O’Hare to Lake View during rainstorm in May 2013.

The driver reportedly flashed the interior lights of the taxi after McCrea kissed White a “a simple, one second in length, kiss.” The suit further alleges that the diver then pulled over to the shoulder of the Kennedy Expressway and told his passenger to exit the vehicle. When McCrea and White refused the driver then allegedly

drove “recklessly, swerving into traffic” as he merged back onto the Kennedy in order to take the Cumberland exit in Park Ridge and eventually stopped at a grocery store’s parking lot. Before parking White says he contacted 311 and was transferred to 911 during this time.When police arrived on the scene the driver reportedly told police the two men had been “making sex” during the trip. At press time the driver’s been fined $1,540 by the Chicago Department of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection for driving unsafely, refusing service and discourteous conduct and other violations of the city’s municipal code.

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Business owner to receive award from Women’s Business Development Center Kaney O’Neill will receive the 28th Annual Woman Veteran of the Year Award

Kaney O’Neill, earning B.S.in Learning president and founder and Organizational of O’Neill Contractors, Change and M.A. Inc., located in Des degree in Learning Plaines, will receive Sciences When jobs the 28th Annual did not materialize Woman Veteran of the after graduation, Year Award from the she followed in the Women’s Business footsteps of several Development Center Kaney O’Neill generations of her (WBDC) at a reception COURTESY WBDC family by entering in on Sept. 16. The 2007 into the roofing event begins at 6 p.m. at Hyatt business. O’Neill Contractors, McCormick Prairie Ballroom, Inc. specializes in roofing, 2233 S. Dr. Martin Luther King roof waterproofing, carpentry, Jr. Drive, in Chicago. insulation and flooring The Opening Night installation for corporate and Reception is the kick-off of government clients that have the organization’s 28th Annual included Boeing, Northern Entrepreneurial Woman’s Illinois University and the U.S. Conference (EWC) taking place Department of Veterans Affairs. on Wednesday, September 17, Her goal is to grow to $5 million 2014, from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. in yearly revenues in the next at Chicago’s McCormick Place- five years. West, 2301 S. Dr. Martin Luther Tickets range from $220 King Jr. Drive. to $500, with opening night An accident while serving in reception tickets available the U.S. Navy left Kaney O’Neill separately. For more information a quadriplegic, paralyzed from or to register online, please the chest down. She set out to visit www.WBDC.org/EWC28 rebuild her future by attending or call 312.853.3477 ext. Northwestern University, 240. Connect with the WBDC

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Themed Your Growth is Our Business, the Entrepreneurial Woman’s Conference includes: • Women’s Business Fair Midwest, featuring an opportunity for women business owners to make valuable business connections with supplier diversity leaders and decision makers. • Women’s Empowerment Luncheon, featuring keynote speaker Judy Smith, America’s number one crisis management expert. • Breakout Sessions, four interactive sessions showcasing business thought-leaders and entrepreneurs on topics ranging from creative growth strategies and the hottest trends in online marketing to the anatomy of small business finances. • EWC After Hours, casually connecting conference attendees after a high impact day.

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Police warn of one ring phone scam The Niles Police Department wants to remind residents of the One Ring Phone Scam. Here is how the scam works: Scammers are using auto-dialers to call cell phone numbers across the country. Scammers let the phone ring once — just enough for a missed call message to pop up. The scammers hope you’ll call back, either because you believe a legitimate call was cut off, or you will be curious about who called. If you do, chances are you’ll hear something like, “Hello. You’ve reached the operator, please hold.” All the while, you’re getting slammed with some hefty charges — a

per-minute charge on top of an international rate. The calls are from phone numbers with three-digit area codes that look like they’re from inside the U.S., but actually are associated with international phone numbers — often in the Caribbean. The area codes include: 268, 284, 473, 664, 649, 767, 809, 829, 849 and 876. Please follow these tips to help protect yourself: • If you get a call like this, don’t pick it up and don’t call the number back. There’s no danger in getting the call: the danger is in calling back and racking up a whopping bill.

• If you’re tempted to call back, do yourself a favor and check the number through online directories or search engines first. They can tell you where the phone number is registered. • If you’ve been a victim of the “one-ring” scam, try to resolve the charges with your cell phone carrier. If that doesn’t work, file a complaint with the Federal Trade Commission and the Federal Communications Commission. • And as a general rule: Read your phone bill often — line by line. If you don’t recognize or understand a charge, contact your carrier.

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Niles hosts 50+ sports challenge at Fitness Center

The registration deadline is September 7

Are you ready for a little friendly competition between neighboring communities? The Village of Niles is looking for participants to represent Team Niles, Team Des Plaines, Team Park Ridge and Team Morton Grove for the 50+ Sports challenge on Saturday, September 27 from 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. at the Niles Fitness Center and Niles Senior Center. Participants can choose from a list of events including bag toss, walking, table tennis, basketball free throw, billiards, swimming, indoor cycling, running, and Wii bowling. Niles Reporters Alex Hernandez from the Niles Bugle and Tom Robb from the Niles Journal joined the Village for the Reporters Sports Challenge August 28 to better understand how the competition will work. Now we need residents to step up and participate to have fun and to promote fitness and health in Niles and surrounding communities. “The 50+ Sports Challenge is just that- a challenge. Participants will compete in a half day of challenging events, and hopefully

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If you have questions about the event or would like to sign up please call the following numbers:Niles Residents call (847) 588-8420.Morton Grove Residents call (847) 9652017.Des Plaines Residents call (847) 768-5944. Park Ridge Residents call (847) 692-3597.Let the games begin!

be motivated to continue down the path towards a more active and healthy lifestyle. It’s never too late to get started. It should be a lot of fun for all of those involved,” said Niles Family Fitness Director Carl Maniscalco. Participants will be competing for metals and bragging rights for their community. All participants will receive a t-shirt with their registration. The cost to participate is $10, which includes entry into any events. The registration deadline is September 7. Please support your community and a healthy lifestyle by participating.

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New state legislation to address county’s distressed communities Legislation cleared the state House and Senate earlier this year with no dissenting votes

The Cook County Sheriff’s Office will gain greater ability to restore communities and provide housing for the mentally ill after legislation championed by Cook County Sheriff Thomas J. Dart was signed into law by Gov. Pat Quinn. House Bill 4113 allows county sheriffs throughout the State of Illinois to enter into contracts to develop inmate job training programs aimed at rehabbing houses into transitional housing for the mentally ill, homeless and low income citizens. The law previously authorized only the Illinois Department of Corrections to enter into such contracts and didn’t include transitional housing for the mentally ill. “This legislation will allow us to take our innovative work to the next level, working to rehabilitate homes and inmates and provide housing to those in need,” said Sheriff Dart. “I want to thank State Rep. Fran Hurley and State Sen. Bill

Cunningham for their legislative leadership in ushering this bill through the General Assembly.” Sheriff Dart strongly advocated for this legislation to complement the office’s new community restoration initiative, which teaches detainees how to deconstruct houses. The initiative has led to the deconstruction of abandoned houses throughout Cook County. There are more than 50,000 vacant properties in Cook County alone, which drain property values and become safety hazards. The new law will allow the Sheriff’s Office to expand this effort to help communities by also rehabilitatinghomesandproviding much needed transitional housing for the mentally ill, homeless and low income citizens, helping to further reduce crime and incarceration rates. The legislation cleared the state House and Senate earlier this year with no dissenting votes and was supported by the Illinois Sheriffs’ Association, the Catholic Conference of Illinois and the Sargent Shriver National Center on Poverty Law.

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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Morton Grove, Niles, and Park Ridge Police Departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

Niles

No reports at press time.

Park Ridge

Abel Beraki, 31, of the 7700 block of Keeler Ave, Skokie, was arrested Aug. 18 at the intersection of Touhy and I-294 for Possession of Cannabis.

Mairead J. Downes, 20, of 100 block of Belle Plaine, Park Ridge, was arrested Aug. 20 at the intersection of Main and Fairview for zero tolerance.

A 17-year old from Park Ridge was arrested Aug. 20 at the intersection of Touhy and Washington for zero tolerance and curfew violation.

Natalia Pikersgil, 38, of 1900 block of Parkside, Park Ridge, was arrested Aug. 22 in the 1900 block of Parkside for a noise complaint.

Martha Montes-Salazar, 41, of 1800 block of Parkside Dr, Park Ridge, was arrested Aug. 22 on Dempster for driving without a valid driverâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s license, expired registration and no insurance.

A 13-year old from Park Ridge was arrested Aug. 24 in the 0-100 block of Northwest Hwy for zero tolerancealcohol.

Morton Grove No reports at press time.

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Bugle, Journal & Topics newspapers tie in Reporters Sports Challenge Winner of the reporter’s challenge would receive a free 1-month membership at the Niles Fitness Center By alex Hernandez staff reporter

ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com @TheaVHernandez

I got a call from Hayley Garard while covering a three-hour town hall meeting on the state’s new medical marijuana pilot program not too long ago. She’s the village’s communications coordinator and wanted to know if I’d be willing to take part in a “Reporters Sports Challenge” at the Niles fitness center. Basically, the event was a way to promote the upcoming 50+ Sports Challenge on Sept. 27. The winner of the reporter’s challenge would receive a

PHOTO COURTESY OF ALEX V. HERNANDEZ

Left to right: Tom Robb, Hayley Garard and Alex V. Hernandez.

free 1-month membership at the Niles Fitness Center and everyone competing was getting a free t-shirt. I wasn’t so much interested in these prizes as I was in watching my colleagues attempt 25 basketball

free throws, a half mile “power walk (which turned into a sprint),” cycling a 5k and, most importantly, one game of Wii bowling. >> see challenge | page 22

letter to tHe editor

Niles gun store violates Cook County rules I have also brought this matter to the attention of the Cook County States Attorney

Dear Editor, Tonight (Aug. 26) I spoke to the Niles Village Board concerning their vote in July to grant a special use zoning permit to the Sportsman’s Club and Firearms Academy, a gun shop and firing range wishing to open at 6413 N. Howard Street—less than 1,000 feet from new Hope Academy,near Niles West High School and very near several other schools, parks and child-oriented businesses in Niles. One topic I covered was the store’s ownership and supporters in Niles’ government conveniently waiting until the summer vacation to bring the issue to a vote—thus avoiding even greater public backlash than what they already received. Another topic I covered was the Niles Police’s violation of my First Amendment rights by ejecting me from a Niles park where I was discussing this issue with citizens, and handing out literature upon request. On a related note, a Niles Police sergeant is slated to be an integral part of the gun store

staff. The store has also promised discounts to police officers. The most important issue I discussed is how their vote violates a Cook County ordinance. According to Cook County ordinance Sec. 54-154. Limitation on concentration: (a) No deadly weapons dealer license may be issued to any person seeking a license to operate a gun shop in the County which will be located within five miles of any other gun shop within or outside of the County as measured from the property lines of the respective properties. (b) No deadly weapons dealer license may be issued to any person seeking a license to operate a gun shop in the County which will be located within one mile of any public or private school or public park as measured from the property lines of the respective properties. According to Cook County Sec. 54-92.Applicability: The article shall control the licensing of all firearms dealers within Cook County except

in home rule municipalities which have a separate municipal ordinance specifically regulating the licensing of firearms dealers. Niles does not have a separate municipal ordinance specifically regulating the licensing of firearms dealers. The site for the gun shop and range is within a mile of at least six schools, two parks, and within five miles of at least one other deadly weapons dealer. Given that Niles has granted a special use permit for a business that may not legally be allowed to open, per Cook County’s ordinance, my fellow concerned citizens and I demand that the Niles Village Board retract the special use permit as soon as possible. I have filed a written complaint with Niles Village Attorney for this to be investigated by the Niles Ethics Board. I have also brought this matter to the attention of the Cook County States Attorney, and they are currently investigating it. It will be interesting to see how the Niles Village Board scrambles to manage their potentially illegal oversight. - Cory Hance, Niles Resident

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>> leaf from page 1 Between Sept. 2 and the end of October potential patients or their designated caregivers, with last names that begin with the letters A through L, can send in applications to be considered. Caregivers are defined as someone designated by a qualifying patient someone authorized to possess, obtain, dispense and assist in the administration of medical cannabis. This application must include a recommendation from a physician the patient has a proven “bona fide” relationship with and says cannabis will provide the patient relief from one of about three-dozen specified medical conditions. However the state regulations have not set a time limit for this relationship and instead say a physician must see the patient “regularly” and have reviewed the person’s medical records for the past year. Next January the pilot program will also be accepting petitions to revise the existing list of specified conditions. While none of these applications will be made public, Levi said she was unhappy about the requirement for patients and caregivers to get fingerprinted and pass background checks. “I think only growers and dispensaries should have that [requirement],” Levi told The Bugle. “So they can keep everything above board. Levi and over 300 other people attended a three-hour medical cannabis town hall on Aug. 20 at Northeastern Illinois University. It was the third such meeting state officials held to address patient and business questions regarding the fouryear pilot program. “These town halls are giving us a lot to work on and revise but we expect to be ready Sept. 8,” said Bob Morgan, statewide project coordinator for the Illinois Medical Cannabis Pilot Program. On that date prospective cultivation and distribution businesses can begin the applications. Regarding fingerprinting, Morgan said it can only be removed from pilot program law via a legislative action. “There are a lot of concerns about the idea of being fingerprinted. But that was a [requirement in the law], that patents get a background check,” said Morgan, “But we’re

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Marla Levi has had multiple sclerosis for the past 20 years and has rigidity in her legs, suffers from spasms and lost her gallbladder. Says marijuana is the only thing that treats her symptoms effectively.

trying to respond to as many questions as we can from patients. Like, how do we go about doing this? How do I apply for a waiver if I have a conviction for a drug related arrest five year ago? Things like that.” Earlier, in a symbolic gesture of support of the pilot program, officials at Chicago’s Swedish Covenant Hospital said it wants to be the first hospital in Illinois to open its own dispensary. In a statement they argued that a hospital would be an ideal setting because it already has a pharmacy for prescriptions. However the hospital was not planning to go do anything beyond the announcement as it could lose Medicare and Medicaid funding because the federal government still considers marijuana an illegal substance. Meanwhile Advocate Health Care, one of the largest health care networks in Illinois, is taking a wait-and-see approach to the pilot program. “As many of the operational details have yet to be finalized, we are not immediately taking action. Given the broad nature of our care delivery, Advocate continues to investigate all of the implications,” said Vincent Pierri, public affairs manager for Advocate. As for businesses, applicants would need to prove they have about half a million dollars in liquid assets, specifically $400,000 for dispensaries and $500,000 for cultivation centers. They’re also required

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More information about the program can be found at http://www2.illinois. gov/gov/mcpp/Pages/ default.aspx.

to pay a nonrefundable application fee, $5,000 for dispensaries and $25,000 for cultivation centers. Finally, once permits are issued by state agencies business owners need to further provide evidence of “good-faith” assets in the form of a surety bond, letter of credit, or escrow account; $50,000 for dispensaries and $2 million for cultivation centers. Applications also require fingerprinting, background checks and tax returns for all owners, along with detailed business plans. State officials will review these applications via a weighted points system that rewards applicants that include substance abuse outreach and how it will try to be beneficial to the surrounding community. Moreover applicants must also show that “the size and layout promote safe dispensing of medical cannabis, product handling, and storage” In order to prevent kickback schemes and possible fraud, medical doctors are barred from being owners of a cultivation or distribution business. The logic being that they may self-refer patients to businesses they own. Patients and caregivers

are also barred from owning these types of businesses for the same reasons. In practice all medical cannabis products, including edibles, must come from cultivations centers. Cultivators will place their product in a sealed package with a label showing which one of the state’s 22 cultivation centers created it. “It will leave in the packaging it will be sold [in],” said Morgan. “There’s no requirement that you package in a particular volume…but it will be prepackaged all the way through.” While there was no recommended volume, the pilot program’s regulations say each patient is only allowed 2.5 ounces of marijuana in a 14-day period. The product will then be shipped to one of the 60 dispensaries in the state and the dispensary must also place a label on the product to show where it was sold. Bridget Carlson, ‎deputy director of medical cannabis at the Illinois Deptartment of Financial and Professional Regulation, said this would allow officials to follow from “the cradle to the grave” in case there were any problems like product recalls. Additionally regulators said any package opened as a sample must be disposed of within a week. Many of the prospective marijuana business applicants said this would create a problem, as customers will be very limited in their ability

to see, smell and touch their products ahead of purchase. “What we are looking for is the best plan you can give us,” said Ray Watson, general counsel for the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Watson said while the requirements were laid out clearly the program didn’t want to restrict the creativity within the emerging industry. “We want them to come to us with their best ideas,” said Watson. Regarding questions on creating edible products that contained marijuana, the pilot programs rules state cultivation products can’t look like commercial candy. However there are no rules restricting pot brownies and other “medicinal chocolates” from being packaged and sold by cultivators and dispensaries. “We’re not keeping you from selling a chocolate product,” said Watson.“ Just don’t make it look like a Baby Ruth.” The pilot program’s rules also says it will certify private and state laboratories to test the medical marijuana for various strains and potency. However there is no agricultural outreach or training program being offered by the state on marijuana cultivation. “This is a pilot program,” said Morgan. “It’s not perfect.” Meanwhile, Niles trustees approved an eight-month moratorium on medical marijuana business from applying to open in the village’s industrial districts. Because the state’s business application deadline is Sept. 22 it effectively blocks any marijuana business from opening in Niles for the next four-years. The motion was introduced by Niles Community Development Director Chuck Ostman and is designed to give the village “adequate time…to study the rules and regulations”associated with the pilot program and to give “notice of public hearings and/or meetings of the Plan Commission and the corporate authorities” for the village to consider amendments Niles’ comprehensive plan and zoning ordinances, according to the agenda packet for the Aug. 26 trustee meeting. The village previously amended its zoning ordinance to restrict marijuana cultivation or distribution businesses to zoned manufacturing districts and required potential businesses to apply for a special use permit from the village.

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Rusek-less Wolves still a tough team to beat By mike sandrolini For the bugle

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Losing a player the caliber of Olivia Rusek, Niles West’s all-time kills leader (1,009), to graduation would give any coach cause for concern. Wolves coach Stacy Metoyer, however, is of the opinion that her 2014 team will be able to carry on despite Rusek—a starter since her freshman year—moving on to Division I Miami of Ohio. “Olivia will definitely be missed,” Metoyer said,“but I have to say I’m very excited about girls coming back. They played a lot during the summer, and played summer league and at camp and on clubs. “Last year we had kind of a one strategy game. A lot of girls (this year) will be part of the offense. We’ll spread the offense out. I think we’re going to do well.” Metoyer said junior outside hitter Dominique Krason “has a lot of power and can place the ball,” while middle-right side hitter Nicole Zelazko, a freshman, is the program’s first 6-footer. “We have a lot of girls with a lot of power,” Metoyer said. “They can hit spots on the floor, and they’re going to give a lot of teams a run for their money.” Sophomore Eleni Balourdos made the all-CSL South team as a freshman setter, and she returns to run the Wolves’ offense. “She’s very hard to read and she’ll give us a lot of one-on-one matchups that will give us an advantage as well,” Metoyer said. Kaila Johanson returns as an outside hitter,and her sophomore classmate, Diana Martinez, is a defensive specialist with varsity experience. The Wolves go into >> see TOUGH | page 15

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Keiann Williams (9) and Dominique Krason were underclassmen last year for Niles West.

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New coach at Maine East excited to begin season By mike sandrolini For the bugle

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A changing of the coaching guard prior to the end of the 2013-14 school year at Maine East saw former assistant Jeff Bishop take over as head coach, replacing longtime head coach Vic DiPrizio. Bishop, who’s also the girls’ varsity coach at Maine West, was selected over several candidates that included DiPrizo, who reapplied for the job but was not retained. He retired from District 207 in July. “Overall, I’m just excited about starting the season,” Bishop said. “The kids have been working extremely hard and looking forward to seeing the results of their hard work.” Of course, Bishop wants to continue the Demons’ string of .500-or-above seasons, which stands at eight going into 2014. At the same time, however, he’s trying to familiarize the team with his coaching style. “I’d be lying if I said I didn’t want to win,” Bishop said.“Being a first-year head coach, I have a couple of things I want to implement—different coaching techniques and philosophies— but I want to win and improve on previous years. We have our goals: Get the kids used to a different style of coaching, techniques and philosophies. It takes some time and takes some getting used to.” A trio of seniors—captain Alex Lulek, Matt Pytel and Nrmsen Keso—are back to lead the Demons. Lulek is one of the team’s top defenders, while Pytel and Keso play midfield and outside-mid, respectively. ‘Hopefully he (Lulek) can find the back of the net a little bit more,” Bishop said.“He’s worked on his shot and has a little more range. He has free reign to shoot anywhere in the middle.” Sophomores Marek Dziergas (midfielder) and Kacper Piskorz (defender) will be key players. Seniors Jasmin Zahirovic and Oscar Hernandez are in consideration to be the starting goalkeeper. “Defensively we’re not going to hold as high of a line as possible,” Bishop said. “Don’t back off the ball, play aggressively and make the other team move backward. We’re not looking to get in and steal the ball. We want to play

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Notre Dame’s Kevin Johnson (21) returns for the Dons.

hard enough to make them (opponents) go backwards. “Offensively, we’re going to have a little different philosophy than in the past,” he continued. “Move ball quickly and play

upbeat, be patient and play simple. We’re not going to tray and force anything. The past couple of seasons we rushed it and played in almost a panic state. We blew a lot of opportunities

and had a lot of turnovers.”

MAINE SOUTH A stingy defense has been the Hawks’ calling card in recent years, and their shutdown “D”

has served them well as they’ve won regional titles each of the past two years. Nevertheless, Maine South >> see SEASON | page 13

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Lome has Wolves’ back in opening win By mike sandrolini For the bugle

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Niles West goalkeeper Carlos Lome notched nine shutouts in his freshman year. He wasn’t able to post career shutout No. 10 in the Wolves’ season-opener vs. Prospect on Aug. 26, but he did make some crucial saves to keep Prospect off the scoreboard most of the second half. Anthony Morales scored what proved to be the winning goal for Niles West late in the game. Prospect did hold a 1-0 lead, but Antwan Mousa’s goal tied it for the Wolves.

>> SEASON, FROM PAGE 12 showed that it was able to put the ball in the back of the net last season, scoring 50 goals. “That’s a lot of goals by Maine South standards,” coach Dan States said. Although the Hawks’ goalkeeper and entire starting back line have since been lost to graduation, States will once again field a senior-dominated club, with 16 of 22 players being seniors. “For us this year, in terms of the rebuilding element, it’s more the defensive corps,” States said. “That’s where new players will be stepping in, and returning players that were reserve players (last year.) We’re going to get tested early. It will take some time to kind of evolve, in terms of gaining some inside cohesion of playing with each other. Once it does, I think we can be pretty successful.” Maine South is counting on varsity returnees Michael Gabel and Paul Gaudyn, Alex Solberg and Jakub Obiola—all are seniors—to anchor the back line. Obiola played for the Chicago Magic last year, but decided to play for the Hawks this fall. “We think he’ll (Obiola) will do a nice job for us in the back, as well,” States said. The Hawks shouldn’t have difficulty generating offense with forward Augistino Lappo, who played only half the season due to injuries yet scored 11 goals in 12 games. All-sectional junior midfielder Michael Banas,

GIRLS GOLF Resurrection’s golf team opened its 2014 season with a 193-219 dual meet victory over Taft at the Edgebrook Golf Course on Aug. 27. Claire Travers led the way for the Bandits with a 45.

BOYS GOLF Niles West scored a 156177 dual meet triumph over Maine West last week as Skylar Le Vine carded a 35, good for medalist honors. The Wolves also edged Addison Trail, 154157. Le Vine and teammate Bennett Underwood each shot a 36 to share medalist. •At the Maine-Niles Shootout, the Wolves placed second, with

and another scoring threat, junior Alex Koziol—in his third year on varsity—return as well. Senior center-mid Adam Wosniak and senior forward Ryan Finn add depth, and forward Dan Tuzzolino is back after tearing his MCL last season. “He’s one of our faster players and will open up the field for us,” States said. Zach Beyer, a senior who went 13-1 at the junior varsity level, is the leading candidate to take over as the team’s starting goalkeeper. “He had a good summer and improved technique and skills,” States said. “Hopefully that process will continue into the season.”

NILES WEST The Wolves will be looking for players to pick up the slack offensively after losing Hubert Szelag (now at DePaul) and Robert Ljubic. Scoring help may come from junior forwards Denis Soldo and Ben Gudas, and senior forward Antwan Mousa, who played midfield for Niles West last season. Niles West will be particularly strong from midfield on back, thanks to several varsity veterans. Senior co-captains Mario Ljubic, Anthony Morales and Edgar Rodriguez return at midfield, and sophomore goalkeeper Carlos Lome is coming of a year in which he posted nine shutouts. Lome will get plenty of experienced help defensively, with junior co-captain Mario Bajric, seniors Emin Ademi, Alex

Le Vine firing a 3-under par 68. Jake Peiser chipped in with a 72, Westin Hendershot shot an 81 and Michael Hyman an 84. •Maine South and Maine East squared off in a nonconference dual meet to open their respective seasons. The Hawks prevailed, 165-185. Anthony Celiano’s 40 topped a consistent quartet of Hawks golfers as Timothy Zelek added a 41, and Tyler Guest and Jake Bess each had 42s. However, Maine East’s returning state qualifier, senior Orion Yamat, took medalist honors with a 36. Anthony Calderone added a 44 and Andrew Fox shot 50. •On Aug. 27, the Hawks

Rodrigues and Steve Ivezick, and junior Mario Kosir. New to the team are juniors Nick Dallas, Paul Litera and Jonathan Vidal, and sophomore Kristian Zadro. “This is a very close bunch of guys,” Wolves coach Scott Ackman said. “They worked extremely hard in the weight room in the off-season, and this summer they exceled in the league and tournaments they were in.”

NOTRE DAME Mike Smith is the Dons’ new head coach, and he’s optimistic the 2014 Dons can be a sleeper in the ESCC. “I’m very excited for my first season,” Smith said. “Our team looks forward to the challenge ahead. We will not back down from any team we face. I strongly believe that this year’s team has the ability to turn some heads.” Midfielder Nicco McDermott, forward Ricky Bernabei,defender Joe Hilger and goalkeeper Kevin Johnson, all seniors, return for Notre Dame, as well as juniors Brandon Vargas (forward) and Nate Adams (defender). Vargas and Adams have been varsity starters since their freshman seasons. Sophomore midfielder Sean Byrne and junior mid Diego Beaulieu are expected to see major minutes as varsity newcomers. “I am optimistic about our team’s chances,” Smith said.“The boys on this year’s roster have been working extremely hard over the past couple weeks.”

bowed to York in a dual meet, 139-150. Celiano’s 36 was the Hawks’ best score of the afternoon.

GIRLS TENNIS Maine South took three of four singles matches Aug. 27 en route to a 4-3 win against Prospect in a dual meet to open the season. Junior Leigh Friedman won 6-0, 6-1 at No. 1 singles, while Randi Wind, a senior, was a 6-0, 6-0 winner at No. 2 singles. Also winning at No. 3 singles was senior Tereza Filipova, 6-4, 6-3. In doubles, the Hawks No. 1 team of sophomores Kamila Czosnyka and Marti Wind was victorious by a 6-1, 6-1 score.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Maine East started its 2014 campaign by knocking off Vernon Hills 22-25, 25-21, 2514 on Aug. 27. Hannah Farley pounded down 10 kills to lead the Demons and had three blocks. Sarah Hua-Pham collected 20 assists, and Niki Ahlstrand totaled six blocks and four kills. •Niles West, behind eight kills and six service aces from Kaila Johanson, breezed past Maine West, 25-11, 25-20 on Aug. 28. Dominique Krason and Delaine Kwiecinski notched four kills apiece, and Keiann Williams and Alexis Martinez tallied three blocks each.

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GAME 2:

Maine South @ WWS The details: It should come as no surprise that WWS and Maine South were ranked first and second, respectively, in a recent MaxPreps poll that listed the top 15 prep football dynasties in Illinois since 2003, based on wins, state titles and strength of schedule. As Maine South coach David Inserra said before the season, neither team is ducking anybody. The Tigers opened last week against 2012 Class 8A state champion Glenbard West, while the Hawks squared off with perennial Class 5A state champ Montini in their season opener. The Hawks will be trying to avenge last season’s 28-13 loss to the Tigers.

game time Friday, 7:30 p.m. Keys to the game: The Hawks can hurt you through the air with quarterback Brian Collis throwing to a host of receivers, and on the ground with Justin Fahey. They’ll need that balance in order to put points on the board against a Tigers’ defense which is traditionally stingy. Maine South must contain versatile Tigers’ QB Josh Prueter, who’s the fastest player on the team, and wideout Keishawn Watson.

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Justin Fahey and Maine South travel to face Wheaton Warrenville South Friday.

GAME 2:

Bartlett @ Notre Dame The details: The Dons whipped Bartlett in Week 2 last season, 47-6, but Notre Dame could be in for a tougher matchup this time around. The Hawks started seven sophomores last season, including five on defense. Bartlett quarterback Jordan Flint, a three-year starter, threw for over 1,000 yards in 2013, and 6-5 tight end Jason Hasenberg is a main target. Keys to the game: It should be an interesting battle in the trenches because Hawks have good

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Tyler Tsagalis and Notre Dame face Bartlett in week two.

game time Friday, 7:30 p.m. size and experience on both sides of the line. Notre Dame junior quarterback Tyler Tsagalis will be looking to build on his first varsity start last week against Prairie Ridge running Notre Dame’s option offense. He’ll be tested because the Hawks’ secondary is fast and opportunistic.

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>> TOUGH, FROM PAGE 11 the season with two straight regional titles under their belt.

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GAME 2:

Amundsen @ Maine East The details: The Demons take on their second Public League opponent in as many weeks; this time it’s Amundsen, whom they throttled last season, 5614. Amundsen ended up 0-9 in 2013. The Vikings have fallen on hard times in recent years. Since going to the playoffs in 2008, they’ve suffered five straight losing seasons and are 9-35 over that span.

game time Friday, 7 p.m. Keys to the game: This is one opponent the Demons likely will dominate. Quarterbacks Woody Corey and Steve Youel, and fullback Munk Dayar, should rack up their share of yards and points.

GAME 2:

Niles North @ Niles west The details: Week 2 of the season is reserved for the annual showdown between these District 219 rivals. Although the Wolves have made the playoffs each of the past two seasons, while the Vikings have gone 3-6 in 2013 and 4-5 in 2012, the adage of throwing out the records when these two teams go at it certainly applies. Niles West led last year’s game comfortably, 41-14, yet the Vikings scored 21 unanswered points and made it close before the Wolves finally prevailed, 41-35. Niles West has won the last two meetings, while the Vikings took three in a row prior to that. Keys to the game: Niles North’s Barrington Wade made

game time Saturday, 1 p.m. the all-CSL North squad as a sophomore in 2013, and he goes both ways at running back and outside linebacker so the Wolves will have to keep tabs on him. As last year proved, anything is possible when West and North square off, Frbut the Wolves certainly have enough playmakers—especially on offense with Tommy Galanopoulos, Quran Spillman and Brandon Costantino—to pull away, and this time, not let Niles North back into the game.

Anne Bezek was the Demons’ coach when the club won the CSL North crown in 2001 and a regional championship three years later. Bezek is now in her second go-around as coach—she returned two years ago—and she’s been pointing out those particular banners hanging from the gymnasium rafters to this year’s squad. And team members are saying, “Why not us?” “They look at history of girls volleyball at Maine East, and exactly 10 years ago we won regionals,” she said. “And seeing what the (girls) basketball team was able to accomplish (last winter, winning a conference title for the first time) made them hungry to do it themselves.” Indeed, the Demons have the talent to make a run at the conference crown. Back are five starters, including outside hitters Hannah Farley, a senior, and Maggie Chwieralski, a junior. Last season, Farley was named to the CSL North all-conference team, as was senior setter Sarah HuaPham. Rounding out the returning starting five are middle hitter Niki Ahlstrand and libero Miranda Duro, both juniors. Right-side hitter Kelli Lindberg, a junior, is

THE BUGLE SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 a first-year varsity player whom Bezek said “puts up a good block, and she does a good job of closing the block and getting deflections.” “Definitely the girls are setting some high goals for themselves,” Bezek said. “Hopefully we’ll all stay healthy. This group is much farther along than in previous years. We’ve got more quickness this year than we’ve had. Our offense is quicker and faster than we’ve run in the past. “They really get along well and work well together. I think that will help us during tough matches in the season.”

MAINE SOUTH Eight seniors helped lead last fall’s Hawks team to a regional title trophy—their first since 2008. Despite the graduation losses, coach Peter King said he feels the Hawks can pick up right where they left off last season “with a high intensity team and aggressive play from all our players.” Nora Quinn, a senior, was heavily recruited by Division I schools and has since committed to play collegiately at Fairfield University. She stands 6-2 and will be joined by senior Maxine Kaszina to give the Hawks a set of formidable middle hitters. “Maxine and Nora both had injuries for the better part of last year, but became healthy at the right part of the season,” King said. “They both had an impact on the regional title last year.”

King is looking for senior Lindsey Acker, also a varsity letterwinner, to take over one of the two outside hitter slots that were vacated by graduation. Newcomer Elizabeth Porterfield, a junior, was impressive in summer league play and will see plenty of action at outside hitter. “I look forward to seeing her play a lot this upcoming season,” King said. Junior Taylor Kruger saw court time as both a libero and defensive specialist. “I see her taking more of a leadership role,” King said. King calls sophomore setter Stacey Sremac “a very special player.” “This year, Stacey will run the offense and I know she is ready for the challenge,” he said. “I feel confident that she will step up and be a future all-conference player.”

RESURRECTION Two years ago, the Bandits reached the Class 3A supersectionals, but coach Theresa Baetzel’s team was moved up to 4A last season and didn’t make it past the regional semifinals. The Bandits have seniors Lauren Brennan, Jillian Davis, Shannon Even, Brianne Meidel and Katelyn O’Grady on the team, along with juniors Francesca Addesso, Marybeth Barnes, Isabella Bottalla, Christina Breen, Jazzlyn Fleming, Sarah Ranallo and Grace Torres.

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CaleNdar ONGOING Niles Park District Fall Gymnastics Classes. Niles Park District is accepting registration for the Fall Gymnastics Program. Classes are held at Grennan Heights, 8255 Oketo. Programs offered are for ages 3 to 12 and include beginner to intermediate skill levels. Session is Monday, September 8-October 27 & Thursday, September 11-October 30. Skills taught include tumbling, balance beam, vaulting, minitramp and bars. Registration is being accepted at the Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard Street. For more information about Gymnastics, please call (847) 967-1529. Fall Youth Soccer Leagues Niles Park District is accepting registration for Fall Youth Soccer Leagues. There are programs for girls and boys ages 4 to Grade 4. Season Play begins September 9. Participants will develop individual skills and teamwork, as well as enjoy the benefits of continuous exercise. Niles Park District will provide soccer uniforms. The participant must purchase soccer spikes and leg guards. Registration is being taken at the Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard Street until August 18. For more

>> gun, from page 1 a therapeutic school that serves students with emotional disabilities, as well as other schools in the area. New Hope’s owner, Brandy Larrance, previously told The Bugle the village board’s decision was forcing her to leave the village out of concern for her students’ safety. Hance was one of about thirteen members from People for a Safer Society who spoke during the public comment section of the trustees’ Aug. 26 meeting. Each member was wearing a green ribbon in honor of the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. After learning that Sportsman’s was granted a special use permit Hance said he did some research and now believes Niles is in violation of two Cook County ordinances governing the licensing of gun dealers. The first being Sec. 54-154, a limitation on concentration

information about Youth Soccer, please call (847) 967-1529.

SEPT. 5 Backyard Campout. 5 p.m. Wildwood Nature Center, Park Ridge.Camp out with your family in the Park District’s backyard, outside at the Wildwood Nature Center. Enjoy a campfire dinner and S’mores on Friday night and breakfast on Saturday morning. After dinner, say hello to the Wildwood critters, borrow a fishing pole and visit the pond, and enjoy a family friendly movie before turning in for the night. Participants are required to bring their own tents and bedding. Fee is per person. Ages 2-10: Class #35997 / $10 R/$18 NR | Ages 11 & up: Class #35465 / $14 R/$20 NR.

SEPT. 6 Outdoor Flea Market. 9 a.m. Oakton Ice Arena, Park Ridge. Clean out your attic, closets, and basement, and rent a space at this popular sale held at the Oakton Ice Arena! Avoid the hassle of running an ad and putting up signs, we take care of the advertising. Pre-registration is required for this sell-out event. We provide each person registered with a 10’ x 10’ space, one 8’ table, and one chair. Additional tables and chairs may be rented for $10 per set

designed to prevent gun dealers from opening within five miles of any other gun shop within or outside of the county as measured from the property lines of the respective properties or within one mile of any public or private school or public park as measured from the property lines of the respective properties. The second is Sec. 54-92, which states the licensing of all firearms dealers within Cook County, except in home rule municipalities, which have a separate municipal ordinance specifically regulating the licensing of firearms dealers. “Niles does not have a separate municipal ordinance specifically regulating the licensing of firearms dealers,” said Hance. He also alleges Sportsman’s location would put it into conflict with the county’s rules due to its proximity to New Hope and other schools. Because of this he and other residents want Niles officials to rescind Sportsman’s special use permit.

(one table and one chair) at the event. *Severe weather location will be indoors at Maine Park Leisure Center.

SEPT. 27 37th Annual Charity Classic. 8 a.m. Summit Mall, Park Ridge. The 5k (3.1 mile) race benefits a chosen charity. The course begins at Summit Mall and ends at Hinkley Pool. There are numerous age category awards plus a free t-shirt for all runners. Don’t miss out! Applications are available at Maine Park Leisure Center and the Pickwick Theatre.

OCT. 17 Monsters Ball. 6 p.m. Howard Leisure Center, Niles.This special event is perfect for the whole family who want to experience some Halloween fun. Enjoy dinner, followed by a spooky firelight Halloween story time that will put you in the mood for the Monsters Ball. Wear your costume and be prepared to move to the music, play games and have a “Monster” good time. Fee includes dinner, story, and dancing. All participants must register for this event. Please note location change. Limited seating, register early. No refunds. Res $15/per person; Non-Res $18/per person.

“I didn’t know people showed up protesting against the gun range,”James Oraha,Sportsman’s vice president, told The Bugle.“I do know we did everything the village asked us to and follow all the guidelines.” An examination of the

“The village will look into this allegation and, if more research is necessary, that will be the next step,” Hayley Garard, the village’s communication & multimedia coordinator, told The Bugle on Aug. 27. “At this time, there will be no impact [to Sportsman’s permit.]” village’s ordinances by The Bugle found that the village has rules for things like the possession, discharge, and sale of deadly weapons but nothing specifically addressing the licensing of a firearms business. “The village will look into this allegation and, if more research

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OCT. 25 Halloween Parade & Party. 10 a.m. Oak Park, Niles. Get your costume ready for the annual Halloween Parade and Party. Join us for a bewitching stroll from Oak Park (Main Street and Ottawa) to Grennan Heights. Once at Grennan Heights there will be ghouly games, ghastly goodies, and spooky surprises! Please register early for this popular event. Registration required. No refunds.

ONGOING Live Jazz Jam at Chambers. Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Chambers Seafood Grill & Chop House, 6881 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles. Come join us for dinner and live jazz. John Bany is one of Chicago’s best and most interesting bass players. His bass playing, in addition to his unique vocal style, has delighted audiences everywhere. He is a, veteran bass player, John has played at a number of festivals including: the original Big Horn (Ivanhoe, Illinois), the Chicago Jazz Festival (9 appearances), the Mid-American Jazz Festival (St. Louis, Missouri), Elkhart Jazz Festival (13 appearances) and the Atlanta World Music Fest. FISH Seeking Volunteers. Due to the economy, FISH is experiencing over a 40 percent

is necessary, that will be the next step,” Hayley Garard, the village’s communication & multimedia coordinator, told The Bugle on Aug. 27. “At this time, there will be no impact [to Sportsman’s permit.]” Hance brought his concerns to Jeff McCutchan, a Cook County State’s Attorney with the civil actions bureau, earlier this month. McCutchan sent Hance an email on Aug. 15 saying the bureau was reviewing his allegations against the village. Mayor Andrew Przybylo told The Bugle that the village’s current gun ordinance and the special use standards for firearm sales could be improved upon said that he didn’t anticipate any additional gun stores coming to Niles. “Sportsman’s had several conditions placed upon them that could hopefully become part of the stated requirement,” said Przybylo. “Namely, that any gun sales facility have as a part if it, training classrooms and a range. [Also] that multiple gun stores be separated by several

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. 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.

miles and that they not be located close to schools.” He said his goal was to have Niles be completely transparent about its strict gun requirements moving forward. He also promised to meet with Chicago authorities to share ideas on how best to police gun sales in the area. Denyse Wang Stoneback, People for a Safer Society’s founder, said Niles approved Sportsman’s because they feared litigation from the National Rifle Association and other gun rights advocates. She referenced Trustee George Alpogianis comment that the NRA hasn’t lost a case since the Supreme Court ruled on the 2nd Amendment at the July 22 meeting approving Sportsman’s permit. She also said Alpogianis overstated the possibility of a lawsuit and that the NRA wasn’t unbeatable in court. Safer Society activists also had a Virginia Tech shooting survivor, Garrett Evans, ask trustees to stop the facility from going in.

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What’s your clutter tipping point? Putting things away, not putting them down, can help you avoid piles of clutter

By SUE BECKER come to order

www.PilesToSmiles.com

Did you ever notice that clutter seems to attract clutter? When you plop something “here for now” does that one item seem to multiply? Often a

few out-of-place items seem to give us permission to continue adding to the jumble. We drop the bag of items from the store by the door because we don’t feel like putting them away right now.We set the mail on the counter “for now” because we don’t have time to deal with it. We dump the laundry from the dryer onto the couch because we don’t have time to fold it just yet. Pretty soon our home looks like a chaotic mess because our habits have allowed the clutter to creep up on us. In his fascinating book The Tipping Point, Malcolm

right away – don’t Gladwell describes fall into that “here “the broken window” for now” habit. If you hypothesis which have trouble deciding states “disorder invites where something even more disorder goes, remember the – a small deviation two basic organizing from the norm can set principles: 1. Store into motion a cascade things near where of vandalism and come to order they’re used, and 2. criminality.” Certainly sue becker Store similar things clutter is not criminal, together. but it sure can leave you feeling Adopt the habit of putting like a victim. It can insidiously things away rather than putting creep into our homes and take over. them down. One of my clients Rather than allowing clutter actually made a sign for her to overtake your life, I challenge kitchen to remind her of that you (and myself) to pay attention goal. Ask yourself, “Do I really to the habits that are causing want to put it there?” When you your “clutter creep” and nip catch yourself saying you don’t them in the bud. Have a place have time to put something away, for things, and put them there consider how long it would

really take. Can it possibly take more than 20 second to hang up your coat? Does it take more than a minute or two to toss the bedspread on your bed? Would it take more than a minute to pull the receipts out of your purse and put them where they belong? I’d love to hear how you’ve stopped clutter in its tracks.

Sue Becker is a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization who helps individuals and businesses discover the simplicity, harmony, and freedom of being organized and productive. She also speaks to companies and organizations about how to get organized and make the most of their time. Sue can be reached at www. PilesToSmiles.com or 630-724-1111.

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Niles Senior Center For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, please check the Naturally Active Program Guides or call the Niles Senior Center at 588-8420. Information about the Niles Senior Center can be found on the Village of Niles Website at www.vniles.com. Click on “Departments” (upper left), and then Click on “Senior” You can now see what’s new at the Senior Center. Advanced registration is required for programs. For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, call the Niles Senior Center at 847588-8420 Individuals must be a registered member of the Niles Senior Center to receive the member price. Non members are invited to participate in programs at the non-member price. For more information about membership and programs, contact the Senior Center. Issues in the News • 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays This dynamic, refreshing class is led by long time leader of this program,Arlene Golub. This group is filled with folks from all walks of life, retired or not, who want to keep abreast of a broad spectrum of what is occurring locally and worldwide. Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued. Please call the NSC at 847-588-8420 for more information. Got the dot? It may save your life Assist first responders with the information they need.

niles

Friday, Sept. 26

All outings meet at 8:00am at the designated location

All outings meet at 8:00am at the designated location. Cost includes: morning snacks, juice, bait and lunch. Register for the

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). Social Bridge players needed! Every Tuesday, 12:30pm, contact Jaymi at the Niles Senior Center for more information. Golfers Needed The Niles Senior Center is looking for men and women for the upcoming golf season! Contact Jaymi at (847)588-8420 for more info!

outings at the Niles Senior Center. Maps available at the Front Desk. $15M/$20NM. Big Bear, Little Bear – Friday, September 26.

Hooked on Fishing All outings meet at 8:00am at the designated location. Cost includes: morning snacks, juice, bait and lunch. Register for the outings at the Niles Senior Center. Maps available at the Front Desk. $15M/$20NM. Big Bear, Little Bear – Friday, September 26. Weekly Dinner & Movie Every Tuesday evening throughout the Summer we will be showing a movie at 5:15pm. Dinners can be purchased at the NSC front desk. Registration is required. Book Discussion Books can be picked up at the front desk. Tuesday, September 16, 1:30pm, FREE. Everyone welcome. Yoga in Chairs Yoga is all about flexibility… and we are flexible about whether you sit, hold on or

stand. Thursdays, September 4-25, 10:45am-11:45am. $24M/$29NM Fall BBQ Say “Goodbye to Summer” with the Fall BBQ! We will begin with delicious hamburgers, hot dogs, German potato salad, cole slaw, and dessert. Stay for the music of Chris Collette and don’t forget the raffles! Kick off the cooler weather with a fun time! There is reserved seating. Strict deadline for reserved seating is Friday,August 29. Friday, September 5, 11:30am-2:00pm. $15M/$20NM 50+ Sports Challenge Do you like to swim, run, bike or is billiards your game? Are you ready for a little friendly competition between communities? The 50+ Sports Challenge is a sporting event for men and women age 50 >> see SENIORS| page 21

Senior Style >> Seniors, from page 20 and better. Join team Niles and compete against other towns in events including swimming, run/ walk, indoor cycling, table tennis, Wii bowling, billiards and bag toss. The games are scheduled for Saturday, September 27 from 9:00am-2:00pm at the Niles Senior Center/Niles Fitness Center. The $10 registration fee includes participation in all events, a classic sports t-shirt and refreshments. Registration and packet pick-up begins August 7 at the NSC. The deadline for registration is September 7. Are you up for the challenge? Let the games begin! SCRAM, Identity Theft Presented by the Niles Police Department. SCRAM, Senior Crime Reduction Awareness Matters is a program that will increase a seniors awareness of crimes as they relate to you daily life. How to recognize and avoid Identity theft. How they steal your identity. How to protect your identity and your loved ones. What to do if you are a victim of identity theft. Open to everyone. Monday, September 8, 10:00am. FREE Make Sure You’re Protected this Flu Season Hand-washing and the vaccine protects you best! Flu vaccine available by your local Jewel/ Osco pharmacist. Jewel/Osco will bill Medicare and Blue Cross/Blue Shield PPO. Cash $25 per vaccine. If you have an HMO, vaccine will only be covered at your doctor’s office. Pneumonia vaccine will also be available and covered by Medicare! Vaaccines will be available by your local Jewl/Osco pharmacist at the Niles Senior Center. • September 17, 2pm-6pm • September 22, 11am-2pm • October 4, 9am-2pm Men’s Club Meeting Special Breakfast Day! Pancakes, Sausages, and Las Vegas style entertainment with Vito Zatto! Register by noon, the Friday BEFORE the meeting. Monday, September 15, 9:0011:00am $5M/$7.50NM.

Park Ridge Senior Center Senior Center Memberships Senior Center membership begins at age 55. Our quarterly

new and prospective member meetings will you give information on the many activities, programs, events and services offered. Membership dues are: Single: $46 Resident, $65 NonResident Couple: $70 Resident, $99 Non-Resident Over 90 Single: $23 Resident, $32.50 Non-Resident Over 90 Couple: $35 Resident, $49.50 Non-Resident

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Enjoy these Senior Center Membership benefits: Priority registration and special rates for Active Adult programs, events & trips; A drop-in social center open 7 days a week; Free members-only unique monthly programming and activities; A variety of free clubs for many interests and hobbies; Monthly Newsletter delivered to your home; and Volunteer Opportunities. Enjoy these facility amenities as a Senior Center Member: Large meeting hall; Classrooms; Full service kitchen; Stage with sound system; Ceramic room and kiln; 2 large screen TVs; Game tables; 4 ping pong tables; Variety of solitary and group activities for member use; Members art displays; Free Lending Library; and Free Medical Lending Closet (limited quantities) For more information, call 847692-3597. Bridge If bridge is of interest there are several opportunities to enjoy the game. Groups meet on Friday mornings, Sunday afternoons, and Couple’s Bridge meets the first Thursday of the month. Call the Center at 847692-3597 for more information or to be put in touch with one of the group moderators. Senior Center Clubs Men’s Club: 1st & 2nd Tuesday of the month. Join us as we plan fun and exciting events, as well as make a difference in our community. Book Worms: 1st Thursday of the month, 1 p.m. Love to read? Join us every month for a discussion pertaining to a variety of books . One per month . Camera Club: 4th Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m. Join our camera club as they provide instruction and interesting slideshows on a

ONGOING

Volunteer help needed at the reception desk of the Center of Concern in Park Ridge Volunteer help needed at the reception desk of the Center of Concern in Park Ridge. This 35 year old social service agency helps maintain senior citizens in their homes and provides housing assistance enabling them

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

to live with dignity and independence. Call Jim at 847-823-0453. Very flexible hours and other volunteer opportunities are available.

Ongoing activities Following are number of ongoing activities at the Center: • Woodcarvers meet Thursdays at 9 a.m.…a free activity: • Gamers, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays play dominos, hand and foot, scrabble for rummikube … also free. • Ceramics students meet 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays and Tuesdays and work on projects of your choice. There is a charge of $7 per class. • Pinochle players meet the second Monday,Third Thursday

and every Saturday of the month at 1 p.m. • Table tennis players start play at 1 p.m.Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday. All abilities are welcome for this free activity. • Have you ever thought of tap dancing? This is a fun way of exercising. The class is at 12:30 p.m.Tuesdays.The fee is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers. Just Lunch Sept. 5, noon. >> see SENIORS| page 22

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>> challenge from page 7

Since I don’t live in Niles (and my idea of working out is sprinting after The Tamale Guy in Logan Square), I figured if I won I’d respectfully decline the 1-month membership and give the shirt to my mom because I knew she’d dig a free shirt. My journalistic integrity secured, I looked forward to going up against the best The Bugle’s rivals had to offer. “This is not going to be pretty,” said Tom Robb, a reporter at Journal & Topics Newspapers. Because he and I were the only reporters who answered a call to risk public embarrassment, Garard eventually volunteered to represent the village and be the challenge’s third competitor. Meanwhile Carl Maniscalco, the fitness center’s executive director, officiated. Over the next weekend I went jogging, practiced my free throws at the park and dusted off my copy of Wii sports…or I would have if I didn’t end up covering a beer festival out in Plainfield for my newpaper. When the day of the competition arrived the most exercise I’d done was a hurried walk to get out of the rain and into my car. First up was the free throw challenge. Garard was able to score four shots while Robb and I tied at three.After about 15 minutes of sudden death free throws to break our tie Robb scored to gain second place. The three of us then raced to tweet the challenge’s current standings via our phones. In the social media rat race there are no winners, only embarrassing autocorrect malfunctions. Next up was Wii bowling, where Robb took off the kid gloves and flung the virtual bowling ball down the lane like beast. Scoring a few strikes to put him in the lead and Robb finished this challenge with 177 points. Meanwhile Garard took second with a score 116 and I held a respectable third with 112. On our way to the fitness center’s indoor track we were told that the half-mile “power walk” would consist of six

laps. At least one of our feet would need to be touching the ground at all times (a rule Garard and I took more as a suggestion). Out of the gate Robb and Garard were neck and neck. Running track and cross-country in high school, I figured I’d draft behind Robb until an opportunity presented itself to pass him. After passing Robb I got the lead on Garard and was able to hold onto the first place for about a lap or so. However Garard then passed me and in our final two laps all pretense of power walking went out the window and we sprinted to the finish while Robb, the only one following the rules, kept protesting that we were supposed to be power walking. After some debate over how “powerful” a power walk could be before it turned into a sprint, Maniscalco calculated our times. At 5:45 I was able to just barely beat out Garard’s 5:46 time while Robb finished in 7:10. Exhausted, and facing a three-way tie, Robb and I drank some water over a bit of shoptalk. After the foot race neither of us was looking forward to subjecting ourselves to an indoor cycling 5k. “Water’s for the weak,” said Garard. Our collective exhaustion was turning this friendly competition into Rocky IV (the one with the Russian dude and Paulie’s robot). After a brief warm up that involved Maniscalco setting up a Britney Spears playlist, Garard got on her bike and was able to finish the 5K with a 6:10 time. I finished with a time of 6:32 while Robb finished with a time of 7:42. After tallying up our scores for the day Garard won first while Robb and I tied for second. Exhaustion aside, it was a pretty nifty way to spend an afternoon. If the village hosts this again next year my only recommendations are that prizes are done away with in order to for it to focus exclusively on bragging rights and that you let Robb and I design a music playlist featuring Pantera and Childish Gambino for the competition.

Looking for good company and a delicious meal? Look no further! Join us monthly for a warm meal prepared by All on the Road Catering at the Senior Center. Stay after for good company and a game of cards or two. Cost: M/Guest: $7/$9 Hot Topic Tuesday: Park Ridge Civic Orchestra Tuesday, September 9 Park Ridge Civic Orchestra’s Music Director,Victor Muenzer, gives us a behind the scenes look at the orchestra as well as gives us a sneak preview of 21st Season the Orchestra. Contact the senior center at 847-6923597 to register. Free Women’s Club: The All American Girls Professional Baseball League Wednesday, September 10 Kenosha native Joyce Westerman played for eight years in the All American Girls Professional Baseball League depicted in the movie A League of Their Own. In this presentation, Bob Kann shares Joyce’s stories of growing up during the Great Depression , working at American Motors, playing professional baseball and much more from his biography Joyce Westerman: Baseball Hero. Lunch will be catered. Contact the senior center at 847-6923597 for more information. Fee is $16 M/$18 NM.

The Center of Concern

The mission of The Center of Concern is to provide housing assistance, support services, and counseling for seniors, the disabled, and others in need, enabling them to live with dignity and independence. The Center’s web site is www. centerofconcern.org. Volunteer needed Volunteer help needed at the reception desk of the Center of Concern in Park Ridge. This 35 year old social service agency helps maintain senior citizens in their homes and provides housing assistance enabling them to live with dignity and independence. Call Jim at 847-823-0453. Very flexible hours and other volunteer opportunities are available.

Calendar of Events Unless otherwise noted, all services are offered at The Center of Concern offices at 1580 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 310, in Park Ridge. For services that require an appointment, call 847-823-0453 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, or 9 a.m. to noon Friday. Wills and Powers of Attorney Preparation of simple wills and durable powers of attorney for health care and property also is available by appointment. Homeowners desiring additional income, companionship, or the ability to remain in their homes may wish to consider The Center of Concern’s shared housing program. Residents are matched with screened applicants who possess a temperament suitable to shared accommodations. The Center of Concern also offers friendly visitors for the homebound, programs designed to prevent homelessness, and volunteer opportunities in the office and in the field. The Center’s web site is www. centerofconcern.org.

Morton Grove North Shore Senior Center North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Social Services Office has space in the American Legion Memorial Civic Center at 6140 Dempster Street. Information and assistance is provided to individuals of all ages including access to public benefits, referrals for a variety of community programs, onsite and off-site support groups, and applications for the Village financial assistance program. A monthly Caregiver Support Group meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m. On-site appointments are available for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, with Senior Health Insurance Program volunteers, and to discuss individual concerns of all kinds. Monthly wellness programs offered include cholesterol screening, diabetes screening, and a foot care clinic. Appointments are available by calling 847-470-5223. For information or an appointment to discuss your needs, call Mary Senn at 847-663-3072.

Volunteer opportunities Do you have great people skills? Do you enjoy reception work? North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove has opening for people to help at our front desk, greeting guests, directing calls, and assisting with registrations. Please contact Volunteer Services at 847.784.6052 for details. Senior Center membership Become a member of North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus and enjoy opportunities to live longer, happier, healthier lives through an array of programs, activities, trips and services. Members receive a discount on all programs, activities, and trips, Lifelong Learning Program Catalog, information on local, state, and federal issues affecting seniors, and invitations to special events and presentations. Membership dues are $20 for an individual and $35 for a couple/household for a full year. Everyone welcome! Call North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus at 847470-5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove, to become a member. Truth and Myths of Palliative and Hospice Care Tuesday, September 9, 1 – 2:00 p.m. Both palliative and hospice care involve an interdisciplinary team who focus on improving patients’ quality of life who face life-limiting illness, age-related health conditions or end of life issues. In this program, palliative and hospice goals of care are reviewed by a staff member of the Midwest Palliative & Hospice CareCenter. No fee. Call 847-4705223 to register. Hiding and Seeking: Faith and Tolerance After the Holocaust Thursday, September 11, 1 – 3:30 p.m. A moving and provocative inter-generational saga about a Jewish Polish family bound forever by their experiences during the Holocaust.This award-winning documentary explores many powerful themes as an Orthodox Jewish family travels to Eastern Europe to find the Christian farmers who hid their relatives during the Shoah.The discussion after the film led by Penny Herbst is sure to see a wide variety of responses to this mesmerizing film. $9 member; $12 non-member. Call 847-4705223 to register.

Health & Fitness

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Children are more susceptible to sports injuries or many families, this time of year marks not only the beginning of the school but also for participation in school sports. The number of children involved in competitive sports has risen dramatically in recent years for children of all ages. And while athletics can help kids learn about sportsmanship, teamwork and discipline, there are risks for injuries that must be managed so it remains a positive experience. Children are more susceptible to sports injuries for a variety of reasons. Children younger than 8 or 9 have slower reaction times and less developed coordination. Additionally, since kids grow and mature at different rates, smaller kids end up in the same age groups as some of their larger contemporaries, The types of sports injuries in children are which may also lead to an typically either acute or related to chronic overuse increased risk of injury. And and re-injury. Acute injuries happen suddenly and for adolescents, the level of are typically caused by trauma. These can range competition may be more from mild sprains and strains to minor bruises or than their still developing bones and joints can handle. superficial cuts and scrapes. As children get older Many teenagers are also the level or force their bodies generate increases, prone to taking more risks resulting in more significant injuries. during athletic competition, Overuse injuries happen when repetitive leading to increased chances for injury. It is important for actions put chronic stress on bones, joints, and parents, coaches, trainers muscles. Thistype oftrauma is especiallyproblematic and the athletes themselves in young athletes where there is potential for long to understand the common term effects on bone growth. This category of causes and types of injuries. injury can be caused or worsened by factors such This will help reduce the risks and severity and ensure a safe as excessive activity, playing the same sport year and positive experience. round without varying position, inadequate warm up or improper technique, growth spurts, or unsuitable Doctor’s Rx: While physical equipment. fitness and athletics are helping Examples of this are common issues that many more children maintain a healthy are familiar with such as: lifestyle, it is incumbent on coaches Shin splints - running on hard surfaces and and parents to monitor all aspects overtraining leads to pain and discomfort on the of sports participation to ensure front parts of the lower legs that it remains a safe and positive Little League Elbow - Pain and tenderness that experience. is triggered by repetitive throwing. It can lead to decreased ability to flex and extend the arm at the elbow and lower endurance. Similar issues can Dr. Adam Aronson, MD, is a develop in the shoulders of swimmers. pediatrician based in Skokie, Knee pain - Many athletes complain of pain at Illinois. The advice contained in the front of their knees just underneath the kneecap. this column is for informational This may indicate a condition called Osgood-Schlatter purposes only. Readers should disease, in which there is inflammation of part of the consult with a physician to evaluate tibia bone called the tibial tuberosity. any illness or medical condition. Back Pain - repetitive motions of the lower back Dr. Aronson accepts new patients. muscles or even trauma can lead to chronic back Call (847) 676-5394 or. www. pain, sometimes called spondylosis. kidsfirstpediatricpartners.com

One of the most important factors that lead to higher risks of injury is a lack of proper safety gear and protective equipment. Helmets need to be worn for sports such as baseball, football, lacrosse, hockey, biking and skating. Parents and coaches should also consider various other safety measures such as protective eyewearwith shatterproof goggles, mouth guards, athletic supporters, shoulder pads and shin guards. The risk varies depending on the sport and level of competition. Parents and trainers must ensure that the appropriate safety gear is available, but also that it fits properly and is actually worn correctly by the young athletes.

All athletics, from practices or training sessions to the competition itself must have qualified adult oversight. Members of the staff and coaches should have training in first aid and CPR. They should understand the importance of proper safety equipment and technique. The playing field should be free from irregularities, andotherapparatusesandequipmentshouldbe checked for proper maintenance. Adults should ensure that the participants are appropriately matched for the sport they are playing and the physical size of other participants. The staff must require adequate rest and hydration before and during practice and competition. The coaches should also be on the look out for signs of injury and must hold injured kids out of participation until evaluated by medical staff.

Children must understand the rules and proper techniques before participating in active competition so they don’t injure themselves or other participants. There must be adequate rest periods between practices or games, and knowledgeable adults should conduct training and warm up sessions.

In every circumstance, the approach should be to “play it safe”. The athlete should be removed from the practice or competition immediately until appropriate first aid and medical assessment can be completed. If the injury affects basic function, such as causing a limp or the child cannot fully bend a joint, the evaluation should be done by a physician. And of course for more severe

injuries the athlete should be taken to the nearest hospital Emergency department. For aches and pains that develop over time, more typical of overuse injuries, the child should be examined by their pediatrician who can correctly diagnose the condition and develop a treatment plan, which usually involves rest and anti- inflammatory medications such as ibuprofen.

THE BUGLE SEPTEMBER 4, 2014