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By Mark Gregory sports reporter Nine months ago, NASCAR announced its new championship format and Sunday in Joliet, just like a proud daddy, the sport will show its new pride and joy off to the world live from Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet. The Grid System, which was announced in January, increased the field to 16 drivers and implements a new round-by-round advancement format that ultimately will result in a four car, best-finisher-take-all format. Under the new system, the first three races of the Chase, which begin Sunday in Joliet, will be known as the Challenger Round.
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WHO WILL WIN THE MYAFIBSTORY. COM 400? Scott: Tony Stewart I will go back with my normal pick. It has been a rough year for Stewart on and off the track. Not only did he run over and kill a driver in a dirt race, he has yet to win this year on the Sprint Cup level. After missing a few weeks following the accident, he has returned to the track but picked up a DNF in his first race back. He also missed out on qualifying for The Chase,
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despite having 16 drivers qualify this year. He has nothing to lose, he tends to peak well at the end of the year and has won multiple times at Chicagoland. I anticipate the Chicago crowd being positive toward him based on all the success he has had here and that will help motivate him to the victory. Mark: Kevin Harvick One of the most consistent racers this season, Harvick has run well at Chicagoland Speedway in the past. The No. 4 has a pair of wins
this season and five secondplace finishes already this season and as a contender for the 2014 Sprint Cup, he will be looking to grab the first win of the Chase as well and grab some all-important momentum. While I think Harvick’s team is a year away from actually grabbing the coveted Sprint Cup, he will put pressure on the other drivers this season with a Chase opening win. It will be a big win for Stewart-Haas racing as it would lock the young team into the second round of the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
WHO WILL WIN THE SPRINT CUP CHAMPIONSHIP? Scott: Kevin Harvick It has been a very balanced year in NASCAR, making it extra difficult to pick a winner. Harvick has been one of the drivers in the thick of the race throughout the year and I anticipate that continuing. He has had success at many of the racetracks where the chase will be at and will be extra motivated to pick up a title for Stewart-Hass racing. I also think Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Carl Edwards will be in the
thick of the battle throughout. Mark: Dale Earnhardt, Jr. This has been the best season for Junior in a while and he will end it with a Sprint Cup championship. Junior has three wins on the season, tied for second most of all racers this year. I firmly believe the Chase winner will come out of the Hendrick Motorsports garage, with Jimmie Johnson and Jeff Gordon both likely to be in the mix. However, while Johnson has six Chase titles and Gordon has four, this year belongs to the No. 88 car.
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Man linked to series of Park Ridge car burglaries Suspect used the garage door openers to enter nearby garages in search of other items By aLEx HErNaNdEz staff reporter
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A registered sex offender is being charged with the murder of a Niles West High School honors student. Robert Serritella, 71, is accused of picking up 15-yearold David Chereck in January of 1992 and strangling the teenager with his own scarf and abandoning the dead body in the Linne Woods Forest Preserve. When police found the body blood was running from the victim’s nose and mouth, according to court records. Cook County Judge Maria B. Orr charged Serritella with two counts of first-degree murder on Sept. 4. He was dressed in a gray T-shirt, loose-fitting jeans with no belt and a brown cane. During the hearing he was mostly silent, although he appeared to nod his head periodically as if he wanted to speak. However his public defender motioned him to stop this. Esther Chereck, the victim’s mother, and several supporters sat silently in the courtroom during the bond hearing.Cook County Prosecutors allege Serritella called Esther Chereck twice in 2013 and the Morton Grove police at some point after the murder to find out if he was a suspect and also to find out how the murder investigation was progressing. He made these alleged phone calls under the pretense of giving tips as to who murdered the Skokie teen. As The Bugle previously reported, Robert Wedel found David Chereck dead the morning of Jan. 2 of that year.Wedel was walking his dog Kayla in the 9100 block of McVicker Avenue when he saw what he thought were a bundle of clothes abandoned in a barren field within the Linne Woods Forest Preserve. Upon closer inspection he realized it was Chereck’s body, which was missing the shoes and nylon ski jacket he was last seen in, and rushed to a neighbor’s home to call police. Allan Chereck and Esther Chereck reported their son missing around 6:20 a.m., a few hours before Wedel found him.
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Park Ridge police arrested a Niles man in connection to a series of car burglaries in the area. Oscar Montesinos, 20, of the 8400 Block of Dempster St. is being charged with one count of burglary to a motor vehicle. He’s believed to be responsible for at least 6 burglaries in the area between Aug. 20 and Aug. 23. Police allege Montesinos stole computers, garage door openers and other electronics from vehicles. “He used the garage door openers to enter nearby garages in search of other items,” said Park Ridge Deputy Police Chief Lou Jogmen in a release.“Montesinos then pawned some of the oSCaR MonTESinoS, 20, items he took.” of nilES After arresting CoUrtesy pArk Montesinos Park Ridge rIDGe pD investigators said they recovered a radar detector, bags, chargers and various other electronic equipment. Police said the majority of vehicles reportedly targeted by Montesinos were unlocked and urged people to lock their cars after parking them. Park Ridge police said they worked closely with Niles police to identify Montesinos as a suspect, police said.
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Stroke and osteoporosis screenings coming to Niles Screening sponsored by Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Residents living in and around the Niles, Illinois community can be screened to reduce their risk of having a stroke or bone fracture. Golf Maine Park District at Feldman Recreation Cen will host Life Line Screening on 9/18/2014. The site is located at 8800 W Kathy Lane in Niles. John Kost from Western Springs, IL, participated in a Life Line Screening event in April of 2008 and learned he had an abdominal aortic aneurysm. He writes,“I want to thank you and your organization for saving my life!” This event is being Sponsored By: Advocate Lutheran General Hospital Four key points every person needs to know: • Stroke is the third leading cause of death and a
leading cause of permanent disability • 80% of stroke victims had no apparent warning signs prior to their stroke • Preventive ultrasound screenings can help you avoid a stroke • Screenings are fast, noninvasive,painless,affordable and convenient Screenings identify potential cardiovascular conditions such as blocked arteries and irregular heart rhythm, abdominal aortic aneurysms, and hardening of the arteries in the legs, which is a strong predictor of heart disease. A bone density screening to assess osteoporosis risk is also offered and is appropriate for both men and women. Packages start at $149. All five screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. For more information regarding the screenings or to schedule an appointment, call 1-877-237-1287 or visit our website at www.lifelinescreening. com. Pre-registration is required.
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Madigan urges Home Depot customers to take caution Report unauthorized charges right away Attorney General Lisa Madigan is warning consumers to be on the lookout for unauthorized charges as Home Depot investigates a possible data breach affecting stores nationwide. Madigan also said her office is looking into the possible breach of customers’ personal financial information. “Consumers who have shopped at a Home Depot store with a debit or credit card should begin monitoring their accounts immediately for unauthorized charges,” Madigan said. “Identity
theft is a serious charge. threat to consumers. * Regularly review Incorporating a your bank and credit few commonsense card statements to precautions in your make sure there are daily routine can greatly no unauthorized reduce the threat and transactions. Contest any damage done as a any unauthorized result of a data breach.” charges immediately Madigan offered these lisa madigan by contacting your Illinois Attorney tips for consumers who General bank using the tollhave shopped at Home free number on the Depot using a debit or credit back of your credit or debit card. card: Prompt reporting of unauthorized * Set up Transaction Alerts charges is critical to limit your on your accounts to receive liability, particularly if you are a notifications when your credit or debit card user because liability debit card is used above a certain depends on how quickly you dollar amount, so if someone uses report a lost or stolen card. For your card without authorization, instance, if you report a lost or you’ll receive a text message or stolen debit card before any email and can immediately call unauthorized transactions occur, your card issuer to dispute the you are not responsible for any of
the unauthorized charges, but if you make the report within two business days of losing your card, you can be liable for up to $50 of unauthorized charges. After two days, reporting lost or stolen cards can increase your liability anywhere from $500 and up. * Review your credit reports for unauthorized accounts. You are entitled to one free credit report from each of the three nationwide credit reporting agencies per year. Go to http:// www.annualcreditreport.com/, or call 1-877-322-8228 to order your credit reports. Make sure all the information is correct. If not, immediately contact the credit reporting agency to request that the information be explained or corrected. * Consider putting a security
freeze on your credit. A security freeze, also known as a credit freeze, essentially locks down your personal data at the consumer reporting agency until an individual gives permission for the release of the data, which can prevent someone from taking out credit in your name. You can easily have the freeze lifted when you want to allow a company to check your credit if, for instance, you are opening new accounts or purchasing a car or home. For questions or help if you have been a victim of identity theft, contact Madigan’s Identity Theft Hotline at 1-866-999-5630. Madigan’s Identity Theft Unit has helped over 35,000 victims remove over $26 million in fraudulent charges from their credit.
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Police arrest man for dealing drugs near Austin Park All three are expected in court again on Oct. 8 By Alex Hernandez staff reporter
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Police arrested a suspected drug dealer in his home near Austin Park on Aug. 27. Investigators from both Morton Grove and Niles allege Shawn D. Christie, 19, had been selling drugs out of his home at 8833 Washington St. in Niles. “We gathered he’d been dealing for quite a while,” said Morton Grove Police Cmdr. Paul
Yaras. He said after investigators from both departments learned of the reported drug sales they kept an eye on the residence to build a case. Shawn D. Claudette Eventually police Shawnice Christie, 25, of Christie, 19, of K.Pascal, 49, of got approval for Niles Niles Niles a Cook County COURTESY MORTON COURTESY MORTON COURTESY MORTON GROVE PD GROVE PD search warrant of GROVE PD the residence and reportedly found cannabis and police decided to move quickly departments regarding any drug paraphernalia inside. to arrest the alleged dealer and suspicious activity in their “Having a search warrant “mitigate” drug sales in the neighborhoods. served kind of sends a message to area. Authorities are charging everyone in the neighborhood,” He also said residents should Shawn D. Christie with said Yaras. He said the home’s feel free to contact both the possession of cannabis and drug proximity to the park is why Morton Grove and Niles police paraphernalia.The home’s other
residents, Claudette K. Pascal, 49, and Shawnice L. Christie, 25, are also being charged with possession of cannabis and drug paraphernalia. All three are expected in court again on Oct. 8.
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Patricia C. Finkler Patricia C. Finkler, nee Rahling, was the beloved wife of the late Richard; loving mother of Debbie (Mike) Galante and Susan (Richard) Domzalski; proud grandmother of Michael, Jessica (Frank) Gentile, Dennis and Kyle; cherished great grandmother of Frankie; and dearest sister of Marcia (Al) Weber, the late Jack and Tommy Rahling; and fond aunt and great aunt of many.
Visitation was Tuesday, Sept. 3, from 3-9 p.m. at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Funeral was Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 9:15 a.m. to St. John Brebeuf Church for 10 a.m. mass. Interment All Saints Cemetery. Donations to Midwest Palliative and Hospice Care Center, 2050 Claire Court, Glenview, Illinois, 60025 would be appreciated. For more information, call 847-966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhomes. com.
Deputy Chief of Police asks residents to be ‘sidewalk friendly’ Public Works has improved signage and officers have been addressing the issue
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Police ask to be cautious when operating bikes, skateboards and rollerblades.
As the summer is winding down, the department continues to receive calls about bicyclists, skateboarders and rollerbladers on sidewalks in the Uptown area. Last year, Betty Rouse was struck by a bicyclist while walking in the Uptown area.
Since then, Public Works has improved signage and officers have been addressing the issue. Recently, Betty Rouse joined Traffic Officer Tom Rechlicz as the department deployed additional signs encouraging everyone to be “Sidewalk Friendly”. The Police Department, along with Public Works and the Chamber of Commerce added these signs as a reminder to be cautious when operating bikes, skateboards and rollerblades.
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Electoral Board to decide if ballot questions stay Officials will decide on Friday By Alex Hernandez staff reporter
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Officials will decide Friday if two questions designed to limit the mayor’s powers of appointment will appear on the ballot. Mayor Andrew Przybylo said the objections raised by Frank J. Mareci in regards to Joe Makula’s referendum questions were purely legal. Moreover he told The Bugle last week he was impartial to the objections and wanted to consult with the village’s election lawyer, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, before the Niles Election Board made a decision. The board is comprised of Village Clerk Marlene Victorine, Trustee Joe LoVerde and himself. As The Bugle previously reported, Makula’s first petition would make the village clerk’s job would be made an elected office for a term of four years, starting with the consolidated general election of April 2015. Moreover, trustees would fill any vacancy in the clerk position via an appointment, with the appointment being for the remainder of the term unless the vacancy is filled with more than 31 months remaining in the term. The appointment would expire by the next general election in order for voters to elect a new clerk. The other question Makula filed would strip the mayor of the ability to appoint trustees to the board if there is a vacancy between elections. Voters would fill the vacancy at the next election unless that vacancy happens less than 196 days before a municipal election. In that case, the seat would remain vacant until the
following municipal election. During a Sept. 5 meeting the board listened to arguments from attorneys representing Mareci and Makula on why the questions should be kept or taken off the November ballot. “You would essentially disable government,” said James P. Nally, the attorney representing Marec. He said that the world “all” in the second question would not allow for village to fill vacancies fast enough for the board to meet as a quorum. As for the clerk questions, Nally argued that the first question was unclear with what the village would do with an elected clerk while the appointed clerk finished a term of office. He said if passed these referenda would force the village to waste resources on
figuring out how to solve these potential problems. Nally also argued Makula’s questions were not worded in way that could be answered with a simple yes or no. Finally, Nally also said questions should thrown out because the ballot questions and their accompanying petition signatures were not submitted with a cover sheet announcing Makula as their primary proponent. “There is no requirement in [filing petitions for referenda in Illinois] that there be any such sheet be attached to the petitions in order to make them effective,” said John Fogarty, Makula’s attorney. He was specifically referring toArticle 28 of the Illinois Election Code, which required that each page of a petition must have a statement at the
bottom that has the circulator’s address and also certifies that the signatures on the petition were signed in the circulator’s presence and are genuine. There is no cover sheet requirement and Makula is on record as submitted the circulator’s statement. Fogarty also said the questions are self-executing and if passed clearly layout the procedure for the village on how to move forward with both trustee and clerk vacancies and elections. He further contended that the questions were worded in a yes or no format that was self-executing, so Nally’s other arguments didn’t hold water either. “There’s not a thing for the village of Niles to do if these are passed,” said Fogarty.
Michael R. Sieghart Michael R. Sieghart age 46, suddenly, was a diehard Blackhawks fan and affectionately known as “Hockey Mike.” Beloved son of Richard and Renate Sieghart; dearest brother of Eva Riddle and Steven(Jessica) Sieghart; awesome uncle to Ariana, Samantha, Erica, Adam, Daniel and Carter. Visitation was Friday, Sept. 5, from 3-9 p.m. at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Funeral and burial were private. For more information, call 847-966-7302 or www. skajafuneralhomes.com.
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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Morton Grove, Niles, and Park Ridge Police Departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.
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Richard S. Park, 28, of the 3200 block of Prestwick Ln, Northbrook, was arrested Aug. 23 in the 9100 block of Golf Road for leaving the scene of an accident, DUI, and failure to give aid and information.
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Natasha N. Mason, 21, of the 2000 block of S. 4th St, Maywood, was arrested Aug. 24 in the 8500 block of Golf for retail theft.
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Amalia Ramirez, 57, no home address given, was arrested Aug. 24 in the 6100 block of Touhy for retail theft.
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Joel Toledo-Flores, 41, of the 8800 block of Root, Niles, was arrested Aug. 24 in the 8800 block of Root for two count of DUI, aggravated DUI, driving without a valid driver’s license and illegal transportation.
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Christoperh L. Cieslak, 39, of the 127 block of Schneider Ct., North Aurora, was arrested Aug. 26 in the 9000 block of Golf for contempt of court (warrant).
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Daniel O. Johnson, 60, of the 10000 block of Holly Ln, Des Plaines, was arrested Aug. 26 at Golf Mill Center for retail theft.
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Vincent M. Butyniec, 24, of the 5500 block of N. Neenah Ave, Chicago, was arrested Aug. 26 in the 7400 block of Milwaukee for retail theft.
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Jack S. Steele, 43, of the 8200 block of Summerdale, Chicago, was arrested Aug. 27 in the 6100 block Touhy for retail theft.
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Robert Pisano, 72, of the 900 block of N. Elmhurst, Mt. Prospect, was arrested Aug. 25 in the 200 block of S. Vine for a violation of a no contact order (stalking) and criminal damage to property.
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G. Manella, 62, of the 12 John 6800 block of N. Northwest Hwy, Chicago, was arrested Aug. 25 at the intersection of Touhy and Summit for driving without a valid driver’s license and disobeying traffic control.
Michael A. Arena, 48, of the 7700 block of W. Addison, Chicago, was arrested Aug. 27 in the 6100 block Touhy for felony retail theft due to a previous conviction for burglary.
Philip Karl, 32, of the 1600 block of S. Cora, Des Plaines, was arrested Aug. 26 in the 200 block of W. Touhy for retail theft.
Zerillo, 25, of the 10 Claudio 2200 block of N. Central, Chicago, was arrested Aug. 27 at Golf Mill Mall for retail theft.
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for crinimal trespass, disorderly conduct and resisting a peace officer. A 16-year-old from Glenview was arrested Aug. 27 in the 300 block of S. Dee for speeding over 40 mph.
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Richard J. Davis, 37, of the 0-100 block of 8th Ave, Arlington Heights, was arrested Aug. 29 at the intersection of Oakton and Sycamore for driving without a driver’s license.
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J. Reynolds, 49, 17 Russell of the 8900 block of N. Prospect, Niles, was arrested Aug. 29 in the 1700 block of W. Dempster for battery. Ashley N. Evans, 24, of the 100 block of N. Prospect, Park Ridge, was arrested Aug. 29 in the 100 block of Prospect for theft.
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Erik A.Murillo,21,of Morton Grove was arrested Aug. 22 in the 7400 block of Lyons for hit and run, obstructing a peace officer, DUI and driving without insurance.
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Gerardo Castineiras, 29, of Morton Grove was arrested Aug. 22 at the intersection of Olcott and Dempster for driving with a suspended driver’s license.
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Bayanmunkh Sodnom, 23, of Skokie was arrested Aug. 24 in the 5800 block of Dempster for DUI.
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Gabriel S. Thompson, 26, of Milwaukee was arrested Aug. 24 in the 6800 Block Dempster for driving with a suspended driver’s license.
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Jakub Zientek, 29, of Niles was arrested Aug. 28 at the intersection of Sayre and Dempster for driving with a suspended driver’s license.
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Anthony R. Karcz, 22, of Arlington Heights was arrested Aug. 29 at the intersection of Beckwith and Washington for driving with a suspended driver’s license.
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Joe Makula’s Jacksonian agenda More recently, Mr. Makula filed petitions changing the Village Clerk position to an elected one Jacksonian Democracy’s goal power to appoint a trustee to is expanding democracy for a vacancy on the Board. There the common man. Mr. have been multiple Joe Makula is pursuing vacancies on the Board this goal through a series since Mayor Callero’s of referenda. He has administration. The successfully passed term point of the first limits in Niles, although is to give the clerk the Niles trustees some independence passed a conflicting from the Mayor and bill simultaneously. The Board of Trustees. State Elections Board anoTHER It is an intriguing PERSPECTiVE and County Clerk have MorGAn DUBIel proposition. dumped that hot potato My personal right back at Niles government. experience comes from the Off The Board of Trustees have Track Betting issue. You’ll recall two separate legal opinions that the process was rushed and claiming that Mr. Makula’s term mainly took place outside the limits bill is invalid and that public view. Prior to the evening only the village’s will stand.This of the critical vote, petitioners, will likely end up in court at including myself, delivered a some point, but the ball is in Mr. petition with 986 signatures on Makula’s court on that one. The it.The vote that night passed the village’s term limit ordinance OTB and that would have been it will allow a trustee to run for me, except that Mayor Blase for mayor, even after serving publicly stated that the petition three terms. This law protects didn’t have enough signatures. incumbency, while Mr. Makula’s That was completely untrue. We works to end it. Whether or not had more than enough. Later term limits are beneficial, we his administration admitted will discuss in a future article, we had enough signatures, but but voters overwhelmingly declared that the referendum supported both referenda at was not in the proper form and over 80 percent. therefore not legal. Internally, More recently, Mr. Makula filed the Village Clerk argued that petitions changing the Village the referendum was valid, but Clerk position to an elected one. she was overruled. The Mayor The other bill limits the Mayor’s was her boss, so what could
My personal experience comes from the Off Track Betting issue. You’ll recall that the process was rushed and mainly took place outside the public view. Prior to the evening of the critical vote, petitioners, including myself, delivered a petition with 986 signatures on it. she do. She retired shortly thereafter. The issue is if she were independently elected might she have been able to stand by her convictions? Referenda can either go from the Village Clerk directly to the ballot or go before Niles’ local election board for adjudication. This board, by state law, consists of only three people – the longest serving trustee, Joe LoVerde; Mayor Przybylo; and the Village Clerk, Marlene Victorine. The petition can be ruled invalid for any number of reasons. The standards are not the same as in a court of law. Keep in mind that this was designed by politicians in Springfield and Chicago to maintain the status quo. No voter asked for this law. It’s a politician made law that encourages conflict of interest. That’s the challenge democracy faces in Illinois. Does the system work as is, or are changes needed?
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Is this why I became a library board trustee? An Introduction form the New President of the Morton Grove Library Board More years ago than I care to admit while I was in the 4th grade, a new addition was built onto my elementary school. With this construction came a library and a librarian to run it. I realized shortly thereafter that my reading abilities were much lower than >> murder, from page 1 Chereck’s friends told police the last time they saw him alive was around 10:30 p.m. the day before, when they were playing video games together. At the time police said the Skokie teen first left a bowling alley at 4833 W. Oakton St. to walk to a 7-11 store at Gross Point Road and Lincoln Avenue. From there, he is believed to have started walking to his home in the 5300 block of Crain Avenue. “Chereck was alone at the time and within two blocks of his residence,” said a cold case file on the Cook County Sheriff’s Department’s website. An autopsy performed during the initial investigation showed no signs of sexual molestation. After the body was found a task force comprised of police from Morton Grove, Skokie and Cook County began pursuing leads to find the teen’s killer. Serritella had initially been a suspect in the 1992 slaying but “abruptly” disappeared during the investigation immediately after the murder, said the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office in a release. During the initial investigation a then 49-year-old Serritella reportedly contacted police and claimed to have information about Chereck’s death. However prosecutors say when detectives tried to interview Serritella he first fled from Skokie to Chicago and eventually moved to the West Coast. However on April 1, 1992 investigators say they learned Serritella had come back to Chicago and obtained a search warrant for his apartment on West Touhy Avenue in Park Ridge. Investigators allege they found a handwritten note that read:
they should have been. I do not remember most of the details but I do know this librarian opened the world of books to me through her discovery of my inadequacy and her help in teaching me how to read. Several years ago there was a lot of talk in Morton Grove aimed at building a new, larger library in our village.This new structure was supposed to address the needs of a growing population. The results of the most recent USA population census did not back
“Boy profile for exploitation • Between 8 & 17 years old • An underachiever in School or home • Come from a home where parents were absent either physically or psychologically • Usually wont [sic] previous homosexual experiences • Has no strong moral or religious obligations • Usually had no record or previous delinquency • Suffers from poor sociological development” The task force had offered a cash reward for anyone that could give police leads towards a conviction but while suspects were interviewed, no one was formally charged and the task force was disbanded less than a year after Chereck’s death. The victim’s father Allan Chereck died in 2000. Before he passed away he told news media he was frustrated over the lack of progress in the investigation of his son’s murder. However prosecutors say the investigation continued for several years afterward. In March 1998 ABC 7 television reporter Chuck Goudie tracked down Serritella to Las Vegas and aired an interview in which he made statements placing himself near Chereck around the time of the crime, prosecutors said. Then in 2004, a witness came forward and claimed that Serritella had confided in him that he knew what happened to the victim on the night of the crime, and frequently alternated between speaking in first and third person when describing the offender: a white male, in his 40s, with bushy hair, sideburns and a cigar. Prosecutors said police eventually set up a wire on Esther Chereck’s phone to record Serritella’s second phone call to
this reasoning and the building was not approved. When an opening occurred on the Board of Trustees, I applied for the position and was appointed to fill the vacant seat. I realized this was my way to thank the librarian who made such a huge difference in my life so many years ago! I went on to run in the next election for a full 6-year term and was chosen by the people of our village to continue serving them. Then, just a few months ago I had the privilege of being chosen as
More Info On April 1, 1992 investigators say they learned Serritella had come back to Chicago and obtained a search warrant for his apartment on West Touhy Avenue in Park Ridge. Investigators allege they found a handwritten note that read: “Boy profile for exploitation
• Between 8 & 17 years old • An underachiever in School or home • Come from a home where parents were absent either physically or psychologically • Usually wont [sic] previous homosexual experiences • Has no strong moral or religious obligations • Usually had no record or previous delinquency • Suffers from poor sociological development”
her.This second call from Serritella came one week later after the first one to the victim’s mother. The recorded 2013 phone call was part of new information from reinterviews with witnesses and re-analysis of reports that Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart said led to Serritella’s arrest in the 22-yearold cold case. During the bond hearing, Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney Ethan Holland said Serritella had a history of misdemeanors but no felony convictions. A 1991 incident with a 14-yearold boy is the reason Serritella is a convicted sex offender. Court records show that Serritella had followed the boy around Los Angeles over the course of a year and tried to strike up a conversation and would wave at him when driving by. When Serritella discovered the boy had reported this behavior to local police he tried to run the boy over with his car. After pleading guilty to this Serritella was sentenced to three years probation. In 1989, Serritella reportedly took an 8-year-old boy from a Los Angeles Boys and Girls Club of
the President of the MGPL Board of Trustees, something I am happy to do in order to give back to our community. I am very proud of our “little” library because we may be small but we think and perform big! Our staff is excellent and our patrons are genuinely pleased with the services they receive. Our programming, for all ages is informative, interesting and varied. Our availability of modern technology increases almost daily fulfilling the wants of our patrons.
And all this has been accomplished over the last three years by your elected board without having to raise the library’s tax levy. I invite you to attend our monthly board meetings at 7:00 pm on the third Thursday of the month to see and experience your MGPL Board of Trustees in action. You will be most welcome!
America facility in the morning and returned him around 4 p.m. later that day. Serritella reportedly said he would often take children to an apartment complex across the street from the Boys and Girls Club so he could swim with them. And in February 1992, he reportedly dressed up as a priest and trolled for children at the entrance of that same Boys and Girls Club. He allegedly tried to befriend two boys, ages 7 and 8, by buying them ice cream. Prosecutors also say he told his Los Angeles landlord that he had tried to “Say hi to this attractive guy” while driving the night Chereck went missing in 1992. Serritella reportedly also told his landlord the “guy” was 18-yearsold. He reportedly told another witness that he had previously had sex with 16 and 17-year-old boys in the past, prosecutors said. Prosecutors also allege Serritella approached and offered a man a ride at Higgins Road and North Canfield Avenue in 1991.The man declined the ride, but Serritella reportedly approached the man three more times with the same offer. The man and Serritella eventually exchanged phone numbers and then Serritella called him several times asking to have sex, prosecutors allege. The man reportedly declined his offer because Serritella’s was “too old for him.” After the 1998 interview with Goudie was broadcast Cook County investigators went to Las Vegas to interview Serritella about Chereck, specifically regarding the inconsistencies in the versions of the stories he had told over past seven years. During this interview prosecutors claim Serritella began quoting Bible passages and said, “he would be judged by God and not man.” During the 1998 interview
with investigators Serritella again claimed David Chereck got into a white car with a white male with sideburns and curly hair that drove into the forest preserve. However this time he claimed the two passengers smoked marijuana before the white male suspect “posed a question” to the victim, and that is when “things got out of hand.” Serritella’s public defender asked for a reasonable bond so the senior citizen, who underwent heart surgery at some point before being arrested, could see his family. However Orr ruled he must be held without bond. Serritella was initially taken into custody at his home by the Los Angeles County Sheriff Department on July 21, hours after Cook County authorities filed a warrant for his arrest.As The Bugle previously reported, he waived his initial extradition to Illinois on July 24 and was held at Twin Towers Correctional Facility in Los Angeles County. After an Aug. 25 hearing Serritella’s extradition was approved and he arrived at O’Hare Airport on Sept. 3 and appeared in bond court the next day. “A case may go cold for an extended period of time, but we do not forget about our victims and we thank the Chereck Family for their extreme patience and their assistance throughout the course of this investigation,” said Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez in a release. “We hope that these charges bring some measure of justice for the heinous murder and tragic loss of this young man.” Serritella’s next court date is 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 24 at the Skokie courthouse. This is a developing story; check buglenespapers.com for the latest on the trial.
Barbara Novick, President MGPL Board of Trustees
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Niles North, Dawkins overtake Wolves By mike sandrolini For the bugle
mike@buglenewspapers.com @voyagersport
The annual gridiron meeting between District 219 rivals Niles West and Niles North, played Saturday afternoon at Niles West, is billed as the “Skokie Skirmish.” It ended up being the Skokie Shootout, with both teams’ offenses lighting up the scoreboard and Niles North junior running back Craig Dawkins taking center stage. The Vikings stormed back from a 31-19 halftime deficit to defeat the Wolves, 48-37. And Dawkins? He piled up 278 yards on 33 carries and also took a kickoff 90 yards to the house during a second quarter in which both teams combined for five touchdowns in just under five minutes. Dawkins took over for North’s injured junior all-conference running back Barrington Wade after Wade broke his toe just two days before the start of the season. The Wolves knew about Dawkins since they scouted him and the Vikings, who whipped Shepard 49-14 in their season-opener. But they simply couldn’t slow him down. “That’s a helluva football player, No. 5,” said Niles West coach Scott Baum, referring to Dawkins. “We didn’t tackle today. Part of it is because No. 5 is a good player and their offensive line. We saw him play last week; he had a bunch of yards last week, but we knew (about him).” Dawkins’ big day overshadowed a standout effort by Niles West senior tailback Brandon Costantino, who galloped for 226 yards—164 of that total coming in the first half during which he ran for touchdowns of 43 and 61 yards.
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Brandon Costantino had 226 yards rushing for Niles West in a 48-37 loss to Niles North Saturday.
Costantino, however, didn’t see as much action in the second half after getting banged up. Baum noted the play of his offensive line, which features seniors George Tripkos, Daniel Studer, Kaleb Siemieniewski, Brian Stranz and Andrew Loathaveerungsawad. “Our offensive line did
a nice job,” Baum said. “He (Costantino) was a track star before and now he’s become a heckuva football player. But when he went down a little bit, banged up, it hurt us and it didn’t allow us to do what we wanted to do.” The Wolves took a 15-7 firstquarter lead on Costantino’s 43-
yard TD run, a safety and a 14yard scoring pass from Tommy Galanopoulos to Matthew Metz on a slant route. They increased their lead to 24-13 in the second period on a 38-yard field goal by Jeremy Pignato and Galanopoulos’ 2-yard sneak. Following Galanopoulos’ score, Dawkins broke through
for his 90-yard kickoff return to cut the lead to 24-19. But Costantino provided Niles West with its 31-19 halftime cushion thanks to his 61-yard TD scamper. In the third quarter, North quarterback Anthony Granato >> see WOLVES | page 13
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Roundup: Maine East volleyball off to 4-0 start By mike sandrolini For the bugle
mike@buglenewspapers.com @voyagersport
Maine East’s girls volleyball team started the season 4-0, and defeated some formidable CSL South foes in the process. Maine East upended Maine South in three games on Sept. 2, 25-19, 18-25, 27-25. Maggie Chwieralski collected eight kills and 12 digs, Hannah Farley chipped in with seven kills and 11 digs, Sarah Hua-Pham tallied 30 assists and nine digs, and Miranda Duro led the Demons with 13 digs. The Demons posted a 2523, 25-20 victory Sept. 4 over another quality CSL South opponent, Niles West. Farley was the team leader in kills with eight, and Niki Ahlstrand had five blocks. Duro and Chwieralski notched 10 and six digs, respectively, and Hua-Pham recorded 13 assists. Both Niles West and Maine South advanced
to sectionals last fall. On Aug. 29, the Demons handed Leyden a 25-14, 25-18 loss. Farley finished with eight kills and Hua-Pham had 14 assists. Niles West on Aug. 29 crushed Deerfield 25-17, 25-15 as Kaila Johanson banged down 11 kills. Eleni Balourdos added 16 assists, and Atorena Michael was 14 of 15 serving with two aces.
GIRLS TENNIS Maine South went 2-2 at the Aug. 30 New Trier Invite, defeating St. Charles North 4-1 and Fremd 3-2, but losing 4-1 to Lyons Township and 3-2 to Lake Forest. The Hawks’ No. 1 and No. 2 singles players, junior Leigh Friedman and senior Randi Wind, each went 3-1 on the day. The No. 1 doubles team of sophomores Marti Wind and Kamila Czosnyka also won three matches. Picking up a win at No. 3 doubles against St.
Charles North was the team of freshmen Julia Benbenek and Elaine Smith.
BOYS CROSS COUNTRY Maine South dominated the recently held District 207 boys cross country meet, with its runners taking seven of the top eight spots. Paul d’Ambrosio was the overall individual champion, posting a time of 16 minutes, 16 seconds over 3 miles. He was followed by Ralph Patejunas (third place), Brian Sodaro (fourth), Aidan Gaskin (fifth), Ben Steffen (sixth), Vince Leonard (seventh) and Ray Sutchek (eighth). •Maine East’s Josh Madsen placed 10th; he was the Demons’ top finisher. James Lui finished in the top 20. Notre Dame secured third place as a team at last week’s St. Patrick Invite as junior Matt Contreras captured seventh
place individually.
BOYS GOLF Niles West edged Maine East, 159-164, on Aug. 29. Orion Yamat of Maine East was medalist with a 33, and Anthony Calderone carded a 36. Skylar LeVine and Jake Peiser each shot a 37 for the winners.
GIRLS GOLF Maine South got a 38 over 9 holes from senior state qualifier Leia Atas as the Hawks (169) finished second to Deerfield (154) and topped Maine West (203) at a recent triangular meet. The Hawks defeated Conant last week, 178-187, behind a 38 from Atas. Tina Piarowski also shot a 44 and Marissa Oshona a 46. Maine South then registered a school record 157 score to beat Loyola (162) on Sept. 4. Atas again led the way with a 37, followed by a 38 from Annie Krall. Kelly Maigler fired
a career-best 40, and Oshona carded a 42.
BOYS SOCCER Maine East started last week by falling 4-2 to Hoffman Estates on Sept. 2. Wilson Noriega scored for the Demons with an assist from Narmsn Keso, who also added a goal on a penalty kick. But the Demons rebounded by blanking Notre Dame, 2-0, the following night. Mumen Hussein and Marek Dziergas netted Maine East’s goals. Maine East dropped a 2-1 game to Lakes on Sept. 4, but goalkeeper Oscar Hernandez recorded his third shutout of the season in the Demons’ 0-0 tie with Glenbrook North Sept. 6. The Demons also were 2-0 winners over Ridgewood on Aug. 30. Hussein and Krzysztof Wiech scored Maine East’s goals, and both players had assists as well.
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GAME 3:
Benet @ Notre Dame The details: This will be the ESCC opener for both teams, and the first time the Dons and the Redwings have faced each other since 2011. Benet lost Iowa-bound Jack Beneventi during theoffseason when transferred to Fenwick for his senior year, but the Redwings haven’t missed a beat with sophomore Jack Sznajder, who’s helped lead them to a 2-0 start with his running and passing abilities. The Redwings defeated downstate O’Fallon, 24-10, last Friday, and knocked off Downers South, the defending West Suburban Gold champion, 26-16 in Week 1. The Dons opened up with an impressive 34-21 win over Prairie Ridge, but suffered a 3-0 loss to Bartlett last Friday. Keys to the game: Dons coach Mike Hennessey believes last week’s shutout
game time Friday, 7:30 p.m. doesn’t reflect negatively on his team’s offense, and he’s confident it will find the end zone with junior quarterback Tyler Tsagalis at the controls. “I feel like we’re a play and a block away” from turning things around, he said. “There’s no reason to gut or change anything. He (Tsagalis) has done a very good job. He has great poise and presence, and does a great job running the offense.” Defensively, the Dons will have not one, but two, Sznajders to try and contain. Jack’s older brother, Brad, rushed three touchdowns and over 160 yards vs. Downers South. -compiled by Mike Sandrolini
GAME 3:
glenbrook n. @ maine south The details: The Hawks got big plays on offense, defense and on special teams in their victories over Montini, which has been a perennial state champion in Class 5A, and Class 7A powerhouse Wheaton Warrenville South to open the season. These triumphs avenge losses to both teams last year. Glenbrook North has been the team to beat in the CSL North in recent years, winning the division three of the past four seasons. The Spartans fell victim to Hersey in their season-opener, 16-0, and were held to under 120 yards in total offense, but their offense had no trouble getting on track last Friday as Glenbrook North whipped Steinmetz, 62-0. Keys to the game: The Spartans, with 12 returning starters from last season, do
game time Friday, 7:30 p.m. have personnel that the Hawks must keep an eye on, including senior David Burnside, who doubles as a wide receiver and defensive back, and 2013 allCSL North picks Matt Tedeschi, a linebacker, and Brandon Labunski, an offensive lineman. Needless to say, the Spartans won’t be able to move the ball at will vs. the Hawks like they did against Steinmetz. Justin Fahey and Vinny Labus have been stalwarts on both sides of the ball so far for the Hawks, and junior quarterback Brian Collis is getting on track after a rough game in Week 1. -compiled by Mike Sandrolini
and wideout Yomade Adefeso (nine catches, 113 yards) connected for a 39-yard touchdown, enabling the Vikings to close within five points at 31-26. However, the Wolves answered with Galanopoulos’ 13-yard TD pass to Quran Spillman and regained a 37-26 advantage. From that point on, it was all Dawkins and the Vikings. His 5-yard touchdown with 3:02 remaining in the third quarter, combined with a Granato-toAdefeso two-point pass, sliced the Wolves’ lead to 37-34. Dawkins then scored on a 3-yard run with 3:30 to go, giving the Vikings the lead for good at 41-37. Dawkins put any hopes Niles West had of overtaking the Vikings when he sprinted for a 50-yard touchdown with 1:46 left. “When I see daylight, I kick into a second gear, that says, ‘Go as hard as you can, sprint as fast as you can so nobody can catch you,’ ” Dawkins said. “I think he’s a pretty extraordinary athlete,” said Niles North coach Mark Egofske. “Injuries have been a bugaboo for him, and we felt that if he stayed healthy this year, we would have a pretty good football team and obviously things have worked out.” Despite rushing for 127 yards, Galanopoulos didn’t have one of his better days passing. He was 12 of 25 for 74 yards and threw three interceptions, including two in the fourth quarter.
THE BUGLE SEPTEMBER 11, 2014 “He struggled today and I don’t know why,” Baum said “He struggled today and we struggled today offensively, which I’m not sure why. We’ll figure it out and we’ll go back to practice. He works hard. He’s a great kid and he’ll figure it out. We’ll figure it out together. “They(Niles North) made some adjustments at halftime, and I don’t know if we ran out of gas, we just didn’t make some plays.” The Wolves did come up with a nice defensive play in the second quarter to force a Niles North turnover. Kendall Barnes hit Granato from behind while Granato was rolling out to his right, causing him to fumble. Demetrious Box recovered for the Wolves. Deante Dunum also recorded a sack, and Tahir Meeks had a tackle-for-loss. “We made a bunch of mental and physical mistakes,” Baum said, “but again, they did a heckuva job. They’re a good football team with a great coaching staff.” •Maine South started off last season with consecutive losses to Montini and Wheaton Warrenville South, but the Hawks have successfully avenged both defeats after upending the Tigers, 17-6, last Friday. The 2-0 Hawks got touchdown runs of 19 yards and 1 yard, as well as two interceptions, from senior running back-defensive back Justin Fahey. Fahey returned one of those picks 56 yards to set up his own 1-yard TD with just over two minutes
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to go in the contest. He finished with 90 yards rushing. Sean McNulty kicked a 42yard field goal early in the final quarter that put the Hawks in front, 10-0. Tommy Bazarek caught 10 passes for over 100 yards, and quarterback Brian Collis completed 15 passes. Vinny Labus also had an interception late in the game for Maine South. •Notre Dame had no trouble putting points on the board last year against Bartlett, winning 47-6. At home last Friday night, however, the Dons weren’t able to score a single point, and Bartlett made a 21-yard field goal by Alex Triantos in the second quarter stand up for a 3-0 win. “When you only give up three points, it implies that you take care of things on the other side of the ball,” said Notre Dame coach Mike Hennessey. “We made mistakes that limited our opportunities. We didn’t sustain things. We had 46 plays to their 60. It’s an imbalance that becomes hard to manage.” Offensively, Hennessey said the Dons “never really got the running game going.” “Defensively they played really well and they shut down our running game,” he said. “In the passing game, we weren’t as efficient as we needed to be.” •Maine East picked up its first victory of the 2014 campaign, courtesy of Chicago Amundsen, which forfeited the game. The Demons visit Niles West in a CSL crossover matchup Friday night.
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GAME 3:
Maine East @ niles wet The details: The Wolves are making adjustments this week after Niles North running back Craig Dawkins burned them for 278 yards and five touchdowns, including a 90-yard kickoff return. Niles West will try to avoid starting 1-2 for the first time since 2010. The loss to Niles North also broke a string of fast starts the Wolves have enjoyed each of the past two seasons. Niles West got off to a 6-0 start last season and went 5-0 to begin 2012 (the Wolves made the playoffs each year). Maine East got the weekend off last week because scheduled opponent Chicago Amundsen forfeited the game. Keys to the game: The Demons ran into more tough luck with injuries during their 7-0 Week 1 loss to Schurz as senior Munk Dayar left the game. It’s
>> FIELD SET, FROM PAGE 1A The next three are the Contender Round and the next three are the Eliminator Round with the final race of the year at Homestead crowing the NASCAR Sprint Cup Champion. After each round, four drivers will be eliminated, shrinking the field from 16 to 12 to eight and ultimately to the final four who will be the only ones eligible to win. The highest finisher of those four in the final race is the champion. NASCAR Hall-of-Fame driver and ESPN analyst Dale Jarrett said the new format will add excitement to the sport of racing. “I am looking forward to this, especially being the first time with the new system. I think everything is going to be quite interesting and completely different than what we have seen in the past. I was there in January as part of the announcement and I was really excited to see what NASCAR was doing,” he said. “Winning has always meant a lot, but now it will mean even more
game time Friday, 7:30 p.m. not known whether Dayar will be ready to go vs. the Wolves. Maine East has solid players up front, but they’ll be tested by the likes of running back Brandon Costantino, who rushed for over 220 yards last week, and wideout Quran Spillman. Both Spillman and Costantino have speed to burn. Galanopoulos will try to get back on track this week after throwing three interceptions against Niles North. “We really need to go in and figure out what we need to do to get better,” Niles West coach Scott Baum said. “One of our main issues is we’re inconsistent.”
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Matt Galanopoulos (12) and Emmanuel Mays (9) will look to shut down Maine East.
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to get yourself positioned and on to the next round and that will be the things drivers and teams really don’t know about because they haven’t experienced this three races and moving forward. It should be fun and Chicago is a great place to get things started.” Jarrett said this change is something that will add more excitement to all 10 races in the Chase. “This puts a real premium on each and every week and that is going to be the key,” he said. “Winning becomes even more important and don’t think the drivers and teams haven’t thought about that, knowing they pretty much control their own destiny.” While winning is at a premium in the new system so is not making mistakes and running a clean race. “Winning gets you in, but there is only the opportunity for three winners to move on,” Jarrett said. “The rest of the teams will have to worry about having a solid performance and not making any mistakes. In years past, if you had an issue, you had a hiccup,
you made a mistake on the track or pit road and you didn’t have a good finish, you knew you had more races to make it up. In this system, in basically a three-race format for nine weeks, you can’t have that bad race. It will be hard to recover and it will make you have to win to get through.” This year’s field is made up of Brad Keselowski, who earned a victory at Richmond in the final race before the Chase and grabbed the series-leading fourth win. As each Chase contender starts with 2000 points with each win counting for three bonus points, he goes into the Chase with 2012 points. He is followed by his teammate Joey Logano and a trio of Hendrick cars in Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt, Jr. and Jimmie Johnson, all with 2009 points. Kevin Harvick and Carl Edwards each have 2006, while Kyle Busch,Denny Hamlin,Kurt Busch, Kasey Kahne, Aric Almirola and AJ Allmendinger all have 2003. The three non-winners to make the Chase based on points were Matt Kenseth, Greg Biffle and Ryan Newman.
The biggest difference in NASCAR and other sports is that in all other sports, when the playoffs start, the non-qualifiers go home. That is not the case here. “There are 16 drivers that have the opportunity to win a championship, but there are still 26 other drivers and teams that are racing hard out there,” Jarrett said. “A lot of those drivers and teams that were just outside of that 16 cutoff, their sole purpose is to win the race. They understand the other guy are driving for a championship and they are not, but some of these guys are driving to keep a job or help get noticed to get a better job and others are trying to attract or keep a sponsor happy. “You have Brian Vickers and Clint Bowyer, who came close to winning the other night,you have Austin Dillon and Kyle Larsen, both rookies that are capable of running up front.Tony Stewart is back and he can win anywhere he goes.” With the added pressure to win and secure a spot, Jarrett
said fans may see a more exciting style of racing at Chicagoland Speedway. “It could add excitement to Chicago,” he said.“There are four teams that will not make it to the next round and they have to take chances. So, if they are taking a chance at staying out on older tires, not only is it a chance for them, but if they get up in front of drivers who elected to pit, that could make restarts even more exciting, especially as we get late in the race.” However it shakes out, the opening of the Chase will not be the same as years past. “As much as the drivers say there is no more pressure than every week, that’s not true,” Jarrett said. “They may not admit it, but when they get to Chicago, they know they have three weeks to win a race, but they don’t want to get to Louden next week knowing they have to win there or at Dover. They are going to want to win in Chicago, which will lead to some drivers and teams taking chances, which in turn, will lead to excitement and good racing for the fans.”
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Mahone headlines pre-race weekend festivities By Mark Gregory sports reporter
mark@buglenewspapers.com @Hear_The_Beard
This season, 18-year-old pop star Austin Mahone will serve as the Grand Marshal and pre-race entertainment for the first race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup on Sunday, Sept. 14. Mahone, who released his debut EP “The Secret” in late May, is set to kick off his summer tour across North America this July. Mahone’s latest single, “Mmm Yeah” featuring Pitbull, climbed to No. 2 on the iTunes charts in January, while his previous hit singles have garnered more than 88 million views on YouTube. Mahone has performed “Mmm Yeah” on “Good Morning America” and”“The Today Show.” It has been a year of rising star awards for the Chase Records/ Cash Money Records, Inc artist after touring with Taylor Swift in 2013, including winning the MTV VMA’s “Artist to Watch,” and the MTV EMA’s “Best Push Artist,” and “Artist on the Rise.” “With someone like Austin performing, this becomes a fantastic opportunity to bring an entirely new group of fans not only to Chicagoland Speedway, but NASCAR as an industry,” said Scott Paddock, president of Chicagoland Speedway. “Austin is a huge fan of our sport as well as an incredible entertainer. He’s performed on some of the biggest stages the country has to offer, and his star power will be a great asset in kicking off the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.” In addition to Mahone’s hour-long concert, race fans at Chicagoland Speedway can catch live musical entertainment throughout the entire weekend in Champions Park, which also features sponsor displays, delicious food and beverage offerings and the Kids Zone for racing’s youngest fans.
KENSETH TO JOIN CHAMPIONS PARK In recognition of his NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory at Chicagoland Speedway in 2013, Matt Kenseth will be honored with a plaque in Champions Park on Friday, Sept. 12, prior to the Lucas Oil 225 Camping World Truck Series race. Kenseth, who made his first
Photo courtesy of Chicagoland Speedway
Austin Mahone will be the Grand Marshal and pre-race entertainment for the Sprint Cup race Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway in Joliet.
appearance in Chicagoland Speedway’s Gatorade Victory Lane last September, will unveil his new monument at 4p.m. on the north end of Champions Park. Since the inaugural race in 2001, Chicagoland Speedway has unveiled a monument in Champions Park for each of its Sprint Cup Series race winners, including Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jeff Gordon, Kevin Harvick, Tony Stewart, Brad Keselowski and others.
RACE FAN RALLY The 14th annual Race Fan Rally returns on Thursday from 4-10 p.m. in downtown Joliet. Race Fan Rally is a free fan event that kicks off NASCAR’s Chase weekend at Chicagoland Speedway and is one of the largest single day race fan events in the country. Race Fan Rally includes the Sprint Cup Series hauler parade along with entertainment, driver appearances, race simulators, live music, hot food, cold drinks and a KidZone area for children. Currently, drivers Casey Mears and Joey Coulter are slated to appear, while 7th Heaven is scheduled to perform on the main stage.
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favorite social media outlet that you use? Twitter How many followers do you have on Twitter? Around 250 followers who is your favorite pro athlete? Paul George because he is hard-working, but not over-hyped. what is your most memorable sports moment? Dunking on a Walther Christian player.
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PnHS aTHlETiCS @PnHSaD “Boys Soccer beats Lockport 2-1 to win Lemont Invite for 2nd year in a row! Record 6-0! Awesome job guys!” JoliET wEST fooTBall @JwESTfooTBall “Justin LaBuhn with the clutch KR TD!!! PAT is good! Tigers up 35-28 with under 4 minutes left in the final quarter!”
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Find a suitable workspace
Having a designated workspace can help establish a level of comfort and routine. Look for a place that is quiet and free from distractions, especially TV, video games or other family members. It should be comfortable and well lit, with easy access to school supplies and references. For younger children this may be a dining room table where parents can provide more oversight and guidance, while older kids may prefer their own rooms for more privacy. Computers should be set up in a common space so parents can ensure children are working on homework and not becoming distracted by games, email or surfing the net. In addition to a set place, it is also helpful to establish a set time when homework is completed and checked before other activities begin.
Parents play an important role in helping children succeed in after-school assignments Pediatricians are called upon for advice regarding all aspects of raising children from sleep training, Internet safety and back to school issues. Now that children are returning to school, parents face the challenge of how to help children with their homework. For many families, homework times can be full of stress and
frustration, but it accomplishes many things. Through completing homework kids learn to follow directions, manage and budget time, and successfully complete tasks. They develop a sense of responsibility and independence, all of which will benefit them through their entire lives. As parents, we can help our children to accomplish their homework requirements and provide them with a sense of achievement.
Resist the temptation One of the biggest challenges parents face is helping their children with their homework by offering support and guidance, without providing the right answers or outright doing the assignment for the child. The philosophy should be to remain available for helping the kids understand and interpret the directions, and to review the completed assignment.
Get organized Talk to your kids about how the subjects they are studying apply to the real world. Give them examples of how math helps with shopping for clothes or groceries, and how geography or history helps understand current events. This may help them become more motivated to study harder and longer. After helping kids become settled into their work, try not to hover over them. Make yourself available in case they have questions, and check in every so often to make sure your child is not getting frustrated or in need of a break. Casually ask how you can help or if they want a snack (and make it a healthy one). Touch base with teachers regularly throughout the school year to make sure they are making steady progress and not struggling with their grades. Many teachers are comfortable using e-mail to help update parents on how kids are doing with quizzes, exams, projects and presentations. This sort of dialogue can help identify areas that need more work at home, or even some extra tutoring at school. Do not wait for parent teacher conferences or report cards to assess progress and identify concerns. By then, valuable time has been lost. Some children have persistent problems with understanding homework and completing assignments. In these situations the parents and teachers need to work together to determine if the child simply needs better study habits and work ethic, or if there is any indication of a broader issue such as ADHD, a learning disability, or hearing or vision problems. Establishing good work and study habits at an early age can prevent long nights of stress and frustration, not to mention providing lifelong benefits. Make sure your children know that you are available to help but that they need to learn how to work independently. As always, consult your pediatrician for further recommendations and advice.
Organizational skills are critical throughout our lives and homework is a great time to learn these skills. Help children gather the necessary supplies, paper, pencils, calculator, rulers or protractors, dictionaries, and other texts. Parents can teach their children how to strategize, review what assignments need to be completed and develop a plan that fits the child’s strengths and temperament. Some children prefer to work through the easiest or shortest assignments first, establishing good momentum for completing tasks and checking off boxes. Other kids may need to work through the harder homework first while they have the most mental energy and before they need a break for food or to use the bathroom. Supervised breaks without allowing the kids to get involved with TV or video games can allow them to resume working with fresh energy and vigor.
Dr. Adam Aronson, MD, is a pediatrician based in Skokie, Illinois. The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes only. Readers should consult with a physician to evaluate any illness or medical condition. Dr. Aronson accepts new patients. Call (847) 6765394 or. www.kidsfirstpediatricpartners.com
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Saving cash for a wedding on a budget I love the idea of having a nice, reasonable wedding paid for with cash By sue Becker Come to order
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Dear Dave, I’m getting married soon, and my fiancée and I together have saved about $9,000 for our wedding. Right now, we’re doing really well on our budgets and almost always have money left over each month. Should we use the extra money to continue paying down our debt, or is it okay to use it for a few wedding incidentals? Nathan Dear Nathan, I love the idea of having a nice, reasonable wedding paid for with cash. Some people look at weddings as an excuse
to go nuts, but you guys sound like you have a good plan in mind. The average cost of a wedding in America right now is around $30,000. Even if the extras you mentioned run $5,000 to $6,000, you’re still talking about half that amount. So, let’s look at it this way. Basically, you’re asking me if it’s okay to put your debt snowball on hold temporarily in order to modestly enhance your already reasonable wedding plans. My answer is yes! Now, if you’d told me you wanted to drop $50,000 on the wedding instead of getting out of debt, I’d think you were crazy. It doesn’t sound like you two are going to abuse the situation,
though. I think you’re both being very wise. God bless, and I hope you have long and happy lives together! —Dav
income that would be lost if something u n e x p e c t e d happened to you. But if you don’t have money saved, and you’ve got Taking care of a bunch of debt, final expenses you might want to DaVE SaYS Dear Dave, consider a small, DAVe rAMsey I’m 30-years-old, term life insurance single, I rent an policy. At your age, apartment and I have no if you’re fairly healthy, you can dependents. Do I need life get $100,000 worth of coverage insurance? for almost nothing. Shawna Remember, you shouldn’t Dear Shawna, buy life insurance to leave an You may have very little inheritance. need for life insurance in your You should buy life insurance is to make sure there’s enough situation. If you have enough money money to take care of your saved up to pay for your burial, family and final expenses. You wouldn’t want your and you don’t have any debt, parents or someone else having there’s really no reason to to foot the bill once you’re carry a policy. gone! No one is going to be harmed —Dave financially by your death, and no one would be deprived of the
You should buy life insurance is to make sure there’s enough money to take care of your family and final expenses. You wouldn’t want your parents or someone else having to foot the bill once you’re gone! * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and Smart Money Smart Kids. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.
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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, mini-tramp 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.
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Niles Park District Fall Dance Classes Niles Park District is taking registration for Fall Dance Classes. Classes begin the week of September 8. Dance classes range from Ballet/Tap, Advanced Dance, Itty Bitty Tutus, for ages 2-10. For more information on our Dance Program, please call (847) 967-6633. Iceland Registration. Registration for Fall Hockey & Skating classes is taking place at the garage entrance in the East parking lot. Skating classes begin September 29 at the newly renovated facility. Intro to Hockey begins October 4 & Rookie Rangers begins October 8. Full class information can be found on our website. Youth Dodge Ball League. Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard. Boys & Girls 3rd8th Grade. Games are fun, safe, competitive and exciting. Each team will play 8-10 matches. Participants can sign up as a team (min of 10) or as an individual. All players will receive a t-shirt that must be worn at games. Friday’s, January 9-March 13 @ Golf View Rec Center & Grennan Heights. Res $58; Non-Res $69. Questions, call 847-967-1529. www.nilesparks.org. Deadline Nov. 21.
SEPT. 11 9/11 Heroes Mass. 9:30 a.m. Notre Dame High School Grotto, Niles. Niles police will participate in a service remembering the 9/11 attacks. Check out buglenewspapers.com’s 9/11 portal for special content related to the history from that day.
SEPT. 27 37th Annual Charity Classic. 8 a.m. Summit Mall, Park Ridge.The 5k (3.1 mile) race
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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
FISH Seeking Volunteers. Due to the economy, FISH is experiencing over a 40 percent rise in ridership. It is straining both the volunteer service level
and budget. Since 1971, FISH volunteers have been serving Park Ridge and Maine Township residents by providing free rides to medical appointments. To continue to provide a high level of service to all residents of Maine Township, FISH needs volunteers. Can you spare four hours per month to drive neighbors to medical appointments? To volunteer, call Ed Oken, President, 847 696-0761. Stroke Club. 3-4:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Center for Advanced Care, Room 1220, 1700 Luther Lane, Park Ridge. This is a free program for stroke victims and survivors (plus a guest). Free parking is available in the attached parking garage. For more information contact Meg Potterfield, 847-723-4765 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, 847-296-2470 or Lenore Lunquist, 847-729-2530 for more information.
Senior Style Niles Senior Center For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, please check the Naturally Active Program Guides or call the Niles Senior Center at 5888420. Information about the Niles Senior Center can be found on the Village of Niles Website at www.vniles.com. Click on “Departments” (upper left), and then Click on “Senior” You can now see what’s new at the Senior Center. Advanced registration is required for programs. For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, call the Niles Senior Center at 847588-8420 Individuals must be a registered member of the Niles Senior Center to receive the member price. Non members are invited to participate in programs at the non-member price. For more information about membership and programs, contact the Senior Center. Issues in the News • 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays This dynamic, refreshing class is led by long time leader of this program, Arlene Golub. This group is filled with folks from all walks of life, retired or not, who want to keep abreast of a broad spectrum of what is occurring locally and worldwide. Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued. Please call the NSC at 847-5888420 for more information. Got the dot? It may save your life Assist first responders with the information they need. Become part of the Illinois Dot Program. The Illinois Dot Program is a statewide initiative designed to provide vital medical information on vehicle drivers and passengers. Information contained on the medical card can assist first responders in the “Golden Hour” immediately following a serious crash. This can very well mean the difference between life and death. For more information, please contact the Niles Senior Center (847 588-8420). 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!
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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 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 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 9:00am2:00pm at the Niles Senior Center/Niles Fitness Center. Let the games begin! 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.
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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
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
outings at the Niles Senior Center. Maps available at the Front Desk. $15M/$20NM. Big Bear, Little Bear – Friday, September 26.
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 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.
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>> Seniors, from page 21 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:4thTuesday of the month, 10 a.m. Join our camera club as they provide instruction and interesting slideshows on a variety of different topics . Money Matters with Chris Valentine: 1st & 3rd Monday of the Month, 10 a.m. Chris Valentine from Edward Jones presents a program of financial tips and answers your questions Opera Arts Club with Leo Rizzetto. 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, Noon. Do you have a love for opera and/or musicals? Leo Rizzetto, opera aficionado, presents a variety of majestic operas and toe tapping musicals. Computer Club: 1st Wednesday of the month, 1:30 p.m. Need a computer refresher course or just help learning the computer? Join Richard Brandt as he leads the group . Come with questions. Handicrafters: 1st Thursday of the month, 10 a.m. Do you knit, crochet, sew, quilt, crossstitch, or embroider? We make items for the Annual Holiday Bazaar and the V .A . Hospitals . We provide the supplies for
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these events, or you can work on your own project . Beginners are welcome! 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 non-members. Monthly Luncheon: A Taste of the 50’s Monday, September 15 Chris Colletti will be performing your favorite musical legends as well as his. Chris’ musical repertoire includes Frank Sinatra, Bobby Darin, Al Martino, and Buddy Greco to name a few.You don’t want to miss this journey back to a sweeter time, a simpler time – a time when a song and its lyrics really meant something. Lunch will be catered. Contact the senior center at 847-6923597 for more information. Fee is $17 M/$19 NM. Variety Show Saturday, September 20 & Sunday, September 21 The Senior Center Variety Show Cast are looking forward to presenting their 33rd annual event,“As Time Goes By”, in September.The meal is delicious and plentiful.This year’s menu includes spaghetti, garlic bread, and Caesar salad on Saturday. Sunday’s brunch menu will include egg lasagna, fruit, pumpkin muffins and a create-your-own yogurt parfait bar. A limited amount of tickets for show only will be sold at the door the day of the event for $10. Contact the senior center at 847-692-3597 for more
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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
information. Fee is $17 M/$19 NM for meal and show. Bingo and Pizza Sept. 24, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Bingo! Fee includes bingo, prizes and lunch. Pizza is catered by Moretti’s. Cost: M/ Guest: $8/$10 Horseshoe Casino Monday, September 29 Our destination is Hammond, Indiana for a day at the casino.The trip from 10:305:00, includes transportation, four hours at the casino, $10 instant slot play as well as free buffet. Date of birth and address are required at registration.Transportation, buffet, and instant slot play included. Registration deadline: September 15. Contact the senior center at 847-692-3597 for more information. Fee is $32 M/$35 NM.
to live with dignity and independence. Call Jim at 847-823-0453. Very flexible hours and other volunteer opportunities are available.
Just Lunch Oct. 3, noon. 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 Just Dessert Oct. 6, 12:30 p.m. Bring a brown bag lunch and leave the dessert to us! Enjoy an afternoon of cards or games with your friends after or while you eat your sweet treat. Cost: M/Guest: $2/$3 I Dwell in Possibility (Women’s Club Event) Oct. 15, 12:30 p.m. An intimate afternoon with Emily Dickinson is performed by Betsy Means. Emily Dickinson was a prolific poet who was thought of as eccentric by the locals.Through
nature and life she was able to glimpse into a mystic dimension beyond worldly distractions. She is one of the most loved and certainly the greatest American female poet. Lunch is catered Cost: M/Guest: $16/$18 A Taste of Germany Oct. 20, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Get your Lederhosen ready! We are bringing a small taste of Germany to Park Ridge.The event features the talented Johnny Wagner Band Trio. Our German feast includes roast pork loin, Austrian sausage with sauerkraut, German potato salad, spaetzels with gravy, and apple pie. It is a festive afternoon and a great opportunity to get together with friends. Cost: M/Guest: $17/$19, $7/$9 (no lunch) 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
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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. 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. Boot Scootin’ Boogie Friday, September 12, 9 – 10:30 a.m. Join friends and professional dance instructor Nichola Goss each month in learning line and folk dances from around the world. Each session is designed to be tons of fun, and enhance your body, brain, and overall well-being. Stick around after each lesson for refreshments and conversation. No dance experience necessary! $12 member; $15 non-member. Call 847-470-5223 to register.
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Magical Pops Orchestra Monday, September 15 1 – 2:30 p.m. The Pops Orchestra is an American invention, and Jim Kendros will share with you the magical moods and greatest songs, pops style! Enjoy the hits of Leroy Anderson,Arthur Fiedler, Henry Mancini, and much more. Learn about the secrets of writing for a pops orchestra, discover the backgrounds of the music and performers, and experience the conductor’s baton first hand. $9 member; $12 non-member. Call 847-470-5223 to register. Judy Holliday: Seriously, Cerebrally Funny Wednesday, September 17 1 – 2:30 p.m. Judy Holliday exemplified the kind of quirky, yet intelligent, humor that is all too uncommon today.As she shaded her characters with texture and depth, Judy showed the world that “this dumb blonde” in Born Yesterday was not so dumb.Well known also for her delightful
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stage and film performances in Bells Are Ringing, Judy captivated audiences with her engaging and poignant vocal prowess. Richard Klein revisits the career of this extraordinarily talented comedienne. $9 member; $12 non-member. Call 847-470-5223 to register. Mysteries of the Titanic and the Lorraine Allison Story Monday, September 22 1 – 2:30 p.m. The Titanic, the world’s most luxurious ocean liner, sank more than a century ago. Hundreds perished, and many of the victims were never identified. Lorraine Allison was thought to have perished in the disaster when she was a small child. However, in 1940 a woman came forward claiming to be Lorraine, thereby setting in motion a dispute involving lawsuits, restraining orders, and intrigue. Learn how forensics played a key role in resolving the mystery of a little girl named Lorraine and the Titanic story. $9 member; $12 non-member.
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