Niles 10-1-15 by Bugle, Sentinel & Enterprise Newspapers

OCTOBER 1, 2015 VOL. 59 ISSUE 52

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Featured Sports

Castle Course in arkdale, Wisconsin’s copied course is a treat to play for golfers

NEWS Signage Study Niles village board split on signage study

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POLICE Robbery arrest Niles police arrest Des Plaines man Sept. 19 for aggravated robbery

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BUSINESS Swim School

Swim school to move into old Aldy’s building

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SPORTS Looking to Soar

Maine South pushing for strong run in postseason

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St. John brebeuf’s music director marek Rachelski, left, soprano maureen Smith and tenor Christopher Reames performed during the first concert in the musica Lumina 2015-16 concert series Sept. 27.

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St. John Brebeuf kicks off annual concert series Nine performances scheduled for Musica Lumina By Igor Studenkov Bugle Staff

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St. John Brebeuf Parish launched the new season of its annual concert series with a performance by tenor Christopher Reames. The performance took place at St. John Brebeuf Church Sept. 27 at 3 p.m. Reames is no stranger to the parish, having performed at St. John Brebeuf Church in 2013 as part of the Niles Metropolitan Choir’s performance of Handel’s Messiah. According to parish Music Director Marek Rachelski, the opening performance was made up of songs that were specifically picked because they dealt with the themes of love and war. The Musica Lumina concert series is an annual series organized by Rachelski and sponsored by Relevant Radio and Bugle Newspapers. This year, it includes a total of nine concerts, most of which take place this fall and in

the spring of 2016. As in previous years, three of those concerts will be dedicated to the memory of Rev. Stanley Rudcki, founder of the Niles Concert Choir and Niles Symphony Orchestra. Reames is a native of Kansas City who currently resides in New York. He has performed in a number operas and solo concerts throughout United States. His repertoire includes a wide range of European pieces. According to his official biography, Reames has particular affinity for Christian sacred music, and the British art songs. During the Sept. 27 concert, Reames performed selections from Benjamin Britten’s The Heart of the Matter,” Gerald Finzi’s “Farewell to Arms,” Ralph Vaughan Williams’s “On Wenlock Edge” and Olivier Messiaen’s “La mort du nombre.” Rachelski explained to the Bugle that there was an overarching theme behind the selections. “The [concert] theme is perspectives or reflections on love and war,” he said. Britten’s pieces, Rachelski explained, were written in response to World War II bombing raids, emphasizing God’s love for humanity. Finzi’s piece was what Marek described as a “pacifist plea,”

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Tenor Christopher Reames performs during first concert in St. John Brebeuf’s Musica Lumina 2015-16 concert series Sept. 27. lamenting the toll of the war and longing for peace. Williams’ work dealt with English countryside the British soldiers left behind when they went off to fight in World War II. Messiaen’s piece was a dialogue between a soul at rest and a soul seeking rest. Rachelski told the Bugle that he was happy to have Reames opening the season. “We are very happy to have Mr. Reames in his return engagement,” he said. “The quality of his voice, combined with his intimate knowledge of the music and text, offers the listener an insider’s view of the composer’s directions.” This season will have eight more concerts. Three of those concerts

will be dedicated to Rev Rudki’s legacy. As parish spokesman Dick Barton explained, Rudcki spent his life working to bring classical music concerts to people who would not otherwise be able to afford to attend them, including pieces featured in the tribute concerts. This includes the annual Do-it-Yourself performance of George Frideric Handel’s “Messiah,” which will take place on Dec. 1 at 7 p.m. During the concert, guests are encouraged to sing along. The tribute concerts will also include a performance by Magnificats on Oct. 25, at 3 p.m. and Mozart: Mass in C Minor, K. 427, on March 20, at 3 p.m.

The season will also feature five other concerts. New Traditions Barbershop Chorus and Purdue University Varsity Men’s Glee Club will perform on Oct. 10 at 8 p.m. Quintet Attacca will perform on Jan. 17 at 3 p.m., Avanti Guitar Trio will perform Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. Kantorei: The Singing Boys of Rockford will perform on April 24 at 3 p.m. The season will close with Musica Lumina: Music from the Slavic World concert, which will take place on May 15 at 3 p.m. Most of the concerts will be free, with donations encouraged. The only exception to this will be the Oct. 10 performance, which will have an admission charge.

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city news > Park Ridge

village news

Niles Village Board split on signage study Mayor Przybylo cast deciding vote in favor of bid

Van Roeyen chosen as new Third Ward alderman Says citywide flooding issues among alderman’s priorities

Mayor andrew Przybylo By Igor Studenkov Bugle Staff

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A seemingly routine vote by the Niles Board of Trustees to approve a village signage study turned contentious during the Sept. 22 meeting. The study would look at ways to promote Niles’ image, improve navigation and reduce traffic issues. The Chicagobased Lakota Group, which is already working with the village on a redevelopment plan for the Gross Point-Touhy tax increment financing district, submitted the winning bid to complete the sinage study. But when the winning bid in came $12,765 over budget, trustees George Alpogianis, Joe LoVerde and Danette Matyas expressed concerns about the size of the bid and the precedent it would set. All three voted against the proposal, creating a rare 3-3 tie. Mayor Andrew Przybylo cast the tie-breaking vote in favor of the bid. As previously reported by the Bugle, the village board awarded Lakota Group a contract to develop a more detailed redevelopment plan for the Touhy Triangle area on May 26. In August 2014, the village unveiled a “vision” for that part of Niles, with village officials emphasizing that it wasn’t a concrete plan and any aspect of that “vision” could be changed at any time. Lakota Group was charged with developing the actual master plan. That contract was worth $49,791. While a lower bid of $32,000 was submitted by another company, the village of Niles recommended going with Lakota because it had more experience dealing with projects of this nature. The Entrance and Roadway Signage Plan would be wider in scope, encompassing the entire village. According to Lakota’s

proposal, it would accomplish several objectives. First, the plan would create new entrance signage by all the major streets leading into Niles. It would also revamp street signage throughout the village to improve navigation, help drivers find parking and improve safety. The project would incorporate the new village of Niles logo and brand, which was approved earlier this year. The proposal cited several previous projects of similar nature that Lakota worked on, including signage changes in Park Ridge’s Uptown area, new signs in central Barrington and unified signage scheme in Chicago’s Illinois Medical District. Currently, most of village signs use the old logo and color schemes, as well as old slogans. The board packet indicates that a total of three bids were submitted. It also stated that the Niles Economic Development and Neighborhood Renewal Commission considered Planning Resources, Inc. of Wheaton. While the later offered a lower bid, the commission felt that Lakota’s proposal was broader in scope and that it could “provide a uniqueness necessary for this project.” When the village board moved to vote on whether to approve the bid, Alpogianis expressed his concerns. He noted that Lakota is already working on the Touhy Triangle master plan and said they should already be somewhat familiar with the village. Alpogianis reasoned that Lakota shouldn’t need to spend so much money on studying the village. Ross Klicker, economic development and marketing coordinator for the village of Niles, said the Touhy Corridor is only a portion of the village. Klicker added that what Lakota studied for the Touhy Corridor

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By Igor Studenkov Bugle Staff

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Richard Van Roeyen, who lost to Robert Wilkening during the April 2015 Park Ridge City election, was chosen to replace the late Third Ward alderman. The seat became vacant after Wilkening passed away from an undisclosed illness Aug 1, and Van Roeyen and business owner Leonard Berg applied to fill the vacancy. The Third Ward Alderman Interview Committee, which was put together by Acting Mayor Marty Maloney, met on Sept. 15 to interview both candidates. On Sept. 21, Maloney said he chose Van Roeyen – and the city council unanimously approved the appointment. While the appointment was approved by the city council, the new alderman won’t officially be sworn in until the next council meeting, which is scheduled for Oct. 5. Maloney explained that the date was more convenient for Van Roeyen. Under state and local law, Maloney had until Oct. 3 to choose the replacement. The Park Ridge City Council then had 30 days to either accept or reject the appointment. The mayor set up the interview committee to help him choose the replacement, but its role was merely advisory. Now that he’s been appointed, Van Roeyen will serve until the 2017 election. At that time, Van Roeyen and other potential candidates could run for the remaining two years of Wilkening’s term. Members of the Park Ridge City Council, which is composed of the mayor, city clerk and seven aldermen, are elected to four-year terms. According to the application documents Van Roeyen submitted to the city of Park Ridge, he has lived in the city for eight years. Throughout the 20th century, he held various manufacturing jobs. Between 1987 and 1989, he served as a manager at Bio-Medical Industrial Manufacturing Inc.

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Acting Mayor Marty Maloney speaks with recently appointed Third Ward Ald. Richard Van Roeyen after the Sept 21 meeting concluded. Between 1989 and 2000, he worked as vice president for manufacturing at Skokie-based America’s Best Products, Inc. At the time, he served as the assistant varsity wrestling coach at Niles North High School, which he said inspired him to get into teaching. In 2000, he became a special education teacher at Leyden High School District 212 in Franklin Park. He also served as special education department chairman – first at the district’s West Leyeton High School, then for the district as a whole – between 2005 and 2007. Van Roeyen told the interview committee that his biggest priority as an alderman would be addressing

flooding issues, both in the Third Ward and throughout Park Ridge as a whole. He said that the key to economic development was reaching out to business owners, simplifying regulations and doing more to promote Park Ridge to potential residents and businesses. Van Roeyen said he would approach an existing proposal to change the city’s water supply from Chicago to Evanston very carefully. Before Van Roeyen’s appointment was confirmed, Second Ward Ald. Nicholas Milissis, who attended the candidate interviews, praised the interview committee. “They’ve done an excellent job,” he said. “These were some formidable questions. They did an excellent job and they were very thorough.” Milissis joked that he was glad he won his seat in an election, because he wasn’t sure he would’ve survived their scrutiny. Maloney said both Van Roeyen and Berg were strong candidates and thanked Berg for applying for the seat. “I’m glad that the Third Ward had a great choice,” he said. The city council approved Van Roeyen’s appointment 5-0. Maloney, who also serves as a Seventh Ward alderman, abstained from voting because he put Van Roeyen’s candidacy forward.

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police

Niles police make arrest in aggravated robbery Niles police arrested a Des Plaines man Sept. 19 for aggravated robbery. Police said 21-year-old Lakeith Dobson entered a convenience store located in the 9000 block of Golf Road at approximately 9:17 p.m. and pointed what looked to be a semi-automatic handgun

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

Niles Kevin J. Meigler, 20, 170 Michael John Drive, Park Ridge, was arrested at 1:05 a.m. Sept. 20 at Harlem and Main for speeding and reckless driving.

David A. Harshaw, 24, 9400 block of Parmelee Ave., Cleveland, was arrested at 2:48 p.m. Sept. 21 in the 8500 block of Golf for retail theft.

Danielle A. Emmett, 23, 6900 block of Rosemary Lane, Niles, was arrested at 1:12 p.m. Sept. 21 in the 6900 block of Rosemary for domestic battery.

Joe Rice, 31, 3600 block of West Grenshaw Street, Chicago, was arrested at 4:10 p.m. Sept. 22 in the 8000 block of Milwaukee for aggravated identity theft and credit card fraud.

at the clerk. Donson allegedly demanded money from inside the cash register and then fled from the store on foot. Officers responded immediately to the location, and a patrol officer located a potential suspect fitting the description provided walking

Lyndon M. Sully, 21, 1600 block of Meadow Lane, Glenview, was arrested at 1:18 a.m. Sept. 22 at Greenwood and Maynard for possession of controlled substance, possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia.

from the cash register. The Cook County States Attorney’s Office was contacted and approved charges for one count of aggravated robbery, a Class 2 felony. Conviction for a class 2 felony can result in a prison term of 3 to 7 years, or 7 to 14 years for an extended term.

Lakeith Dobson, 21

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Nhutnamha Nguyen, 22, 3300 block of Dove Street, Rolling Meadows, was arrested at 1:40 a.m. Sept. 23 at Golf and Dee roads for driving under the influence of drugs, possession of controlled substance and possession of drug paraphernalia.

Park Ridge

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Juan Duran, 23, 6200 block of North Bell Avenue, Chicago, was arrested at 1:41 p.m. Sept. 14 at Sacramento and Touhy for aggravated kidnapping and armed robbery with firearm.

Juan Zamudio, 34, 5400 block of South Lawndale, Chicago, was arrested at 2:55 p.m. Sept. 16 at Touhy and Dee for no valid driver’s license.

Ma Bertha Areas-Escobar, 40,

Eric L. Horton, 56, 3340 N. Clark, Chicago, was arrested at 1:08 a.m. Sept. 22 at Touhy and Milwaukee for battery.

in the 9100 block of Golf Road. Before the officer could speak with the suspect, the suspect took off running. Dobson was taken into custody after a short foot chase. Police said they recovered a plastic semi-automatic handgun and approximately $300 cash taken

10 5800 block of North Ridge,

Chicago, was arrested at 5:03 a.m. Sept. 17 at Northwest Highway and Tyrell for no valid driver’s

license, no proof of insurance and speeding.

12 at Church and Mansfield for driving while license suspended.

at Oakton and Long for aggravated DUI.

Daniel A. Godfrey, 42, 0-100 block of North Greenwood, Park Ridge, was arrested at 1:44 a.m. Sept. 20 in the 900 block of West Touhy for theft of service.

Jordan De Deoglou, 32, Des was arrested Sept. 15 in the 6300 block of Oakton for aggravated battery and retail theft.

18 was arrested Sept. 22 in the

Eric G. Biarnesen, 20, 8000 block of Ottawa, Niles, was arrested at 3:20 p.m. Sept. 20 at Western Avenue and Poplar for possession of cannabis and disorderly conduct.

Bernisha A. Woods, 25, Chicago, was arrested Sept. 17 at Dempster and Menard for driving while license suspended.

Morton Grove

Kenneth D. Meracle, 32, Chicago, was arrested Sept.

14 Plaines,

Anthony J. Hayes, 33, Chicago, arrested Sept. 18 at Austin and Grove for an outstanding warrant.

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Ulber Aguilar-Romero, 25, Chicago, was arrested Sept. 19

Nasir A. Majid, 28, Chicago,

6200 Golf Road for speeding. Rodney E. Graves, 49, Skokie, arrested Sept. 22 in the 8300 Gross Point Road for an outstanding warrant.

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Lopez-Rivera,

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20 Plaines, was arrested Sept. 22 at Waukegan and Dempster for no valid driver’s license.

Ivan Martinez-Benitez, 33, Chicago, was arrested Sept. 23 in the 8300 block of Austin for criminal damage to property.

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between 30 and 50 percent of a Late this summer the Food drug’s price out of pocket. and Drug Administration No wonder consumers are approved two new drugs for asking, “What’s going on here?” lowering cholesterol. Repatha The latest Kaiser Health and Praluent are aimed Tracking Poll offered some at patients with very high surprising findings. Seventycholesterol levels who haven’t two percent of Americans think been helped by commonly drug costs are unreasonable. used statins or other therapies. By Trudy Lieberman About the same percentage The new drugs’ debut was Rural Health said drug companies put marked by the usual hype News Service profits before people. While touting the wonders of the about three-quarters of latest pharmaceuticals. “I can tell you there is a lot of hope on those questioned said paying for their the part of our patients,” said Dr. Seth medicines was easy, one quarter did not, Martin, associate director of the lipid especially those with low incomes and clinic at Johns Hopkins. “There is such a those who use a lot of drugs. The poll findings are significant high need for these medications.” This new drug launch, though, was considering that historically Americans different from others I’ve seen. This time have been in love with new drugs and there was serious concern from insurers, medical devices and have been willing state Medicaid programs and others to pay almost any price for them. That love affair may be cooling as the about the price tag for both drugs, which are expected to cost between $14,000 cost implications of Sovaldi, the $84,000 and $15,000 per year. Patients take an drug to treat hepatitis C, and the everinjection of the drug every two weeks increasing price of medicines to treat at a price of around $560 for each shot. common diseases like diabetes begin Multiply that by the millions who will to sink in. This summer the California take the drug, and that’s a good chunk of Association of Health Plans estimated that even though hepatitis C drugs are change by any standard. “The approval of Repatha is another very effective, to treat just 10 percent of example of a breakthrough medication the 175,000 patients who have coverage with too high a price tag,” says John from insurance programs run by the Rother who heads the National Coalition state---such as Medicaid and the state on Health Care and its Campaign for employees plan---would cost California $1 to $2 billion for one year. Sustainable Rx Pricing. The cost for treating diabetes is Rother’s campaign has had some success raising public awareness about zooming up too. In its latest drug trend the high cost of medicines spurred on report Express Scripts, the pharmacy no doubt by the rising prices for generic benefit manager, found that for the drugs and the increasingly common fourth year in a row spending on all practice among insurers of shifting diabetes drugs was higher per person the cost of expensive specialty drugs per year than it was for any other class (those for complex, chronic, and costly of traditional drugs. The reason: Some conditions) to patients themselves by people take three or four different requiring them to pay high deductibles diabetes medications, and more people and high coinsurance. Coinsurance are taking them. What’s the solution? While the answer for specialty drugs can mean paying

up until now has been “let the market prevail,” the Kaiser poll discovered that large numbers of Americans both Democrats and Republicans favored greater transparency in how drug makers set their prices. A handful of states are calling for drug makers to disclose the costs of manufacturing and developing their pharmaceuticals for drugs that cost more than $10,000 for a course of treatment. Some states are trying to limit what consumers pay by capping the amount insurers can charge them for coinsurance and copayments, flat dollar amounts. The drug industry opposes these efforts. Perhaps the more important question is whether these state initiatives will make drugs cheaper. Many experts including Rother don’t think so. “The underlying cause is the incredibly steep prices that are unsustainable regardless of how we handle the insurance,” he says. “The problem is not who pays but that drugs cost too much.” The Kaiser poll found that more than 80 percent of Americans want the government to negotiate prices of drugs for Medicare, something the law forbids thanks to lobbying pressure from pharmaceutical companies. Negotiations are precisely what drug makers fear. But if more drugs with $84,000 price tags show up, something has to give. Will the public make high drug prices a campaign issue? What are your experiences with high drug prices? Write to Trudy at trudy. lieberman@gmail.com.

delicious fresh produce, baked goods and more and show support to your local community. Oct. 17 will feature the last day of the Farmers Market and include a Halloween Costume Contest. Special hours for the last market are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

events and music are scheduled every week. Fore more info, go to www. parkridgefarmersmarket.com.

OCTOBER 1

Reading with Rover. 7-8:30 p.m. Dogs are back this fall! Does your child need to build confidence when reading out loud? Our friendly dogs are great listeners, always positive and always fun to relax with. Stop by KidSpace to sign up for a 20-min slot. For grades K+ (beginning to advanced readers).

OCTOBER 3

Morton Grove Farmers Market. 8 a.m. to noon at 6210 Dempster St. Enjoy

Park Ridge Farmers Market. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prairie Avenue, between Main Street and Garden. Rain or shine, this market is host to a great selection of fruits, vegetables and other food products available every week. Kids

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OCTOBER 4

Special Sunday. 12-1 p.m. at Niles Library, 6960 W. Oakton St., Niles. An inclusive experience outside of typical library hours exclusively for children with special needs and their families. Explore our Wonder Ground or simply enjoy a laid back environment before

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

ollow the yellow brick road. Sticking to a tried and true path, rather than exploring on your own, will get you to your destination safely in the week to come. The Full Moon in your sign offers key insights.

GEMINI

M AY 2 2 T O J U N E 2 1

Your intuitions can hit the nail right on the head. You may feel more in tune with family members or have opportunities to grow closer to others in the week ahead. Accentuate networking or appear in public venues.

LEO

J U LY 2 3 T O A U G U S T 2 1

Money may bring you peace of mind. As this month’s lunar cycle approaches a peak, you may add up recent costs, but at the same time recall the joy of acquisition. Think of ingenious ways to overhaul your finances.

ACROSS

DOWN

1 BAND AID 4 “LOHENGRIN” SOPRANO 8 HIGH-PRICED 13 SAINT-TROPEZ SEA 14 CHICKEN (OUT) 15 WILDLY IMPULSIVE 17 WELL-WORN, AS COMFY SHOES 19 “FINITO!” 20 STRETCHES ON THE ROAD 21 INVENTOR NIKOLA 23 DIRECTOR WHO SUED SPIKE TV FOR USING HIS NAME 24 BRITISH PREP SCHOOL 25 UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CITY 27 FIVES AND TENS 29 CLUELESS 30 LENNON’S LOVE 32 DOOR FASTENERS 35 TV RADIO STATION 39 FIREHOUSE CREWS 43 RURAL ROAD SIGN SILHOUETTE 44 SHELLAC INGREDIENT 45 INSECT EGG 46 NOT A PRETTY FRUIT 49 SURPRISE FOR THE TASTE BUDS 51 RELAXING SOAK 56 ALMOST CLOSED 59 PEE WEE REESE’S NUMBER 60 “CHASING PAVEMENTS” SINGER 61 ENGLISH CLASS LESSON 62 LIKE A PLUM TOMATO 64 LEAD SINGER, AND A HINT TO THE BEGINNING OF 17-, 25-, 39- AND 51-ACROSS 66 ROYAL RESIDENCE 67 APPLE PRODUCT 68 GIFT-WRAPPING TIME, OFTEN 69 HINGED ENTRANCES 70 BEANTOWN HOCKEY GREAT 71 DO NEEDLEWORK

1 CAREFREE PACE 2 REASON FOR A RAISE 3 VIRTUAL COUPON, BRIEFLY 4 FARM LADIES 5 CIVIL RIGHTS MEMORIAL ARCHITECT 6 WILL OF “I AM LEGEND” 7 SLEEP LAB STUDY 8 LOOKS PLEASED 9 WRAPPED CANTINA FOOD 10 BASEBALL HALL OF FAMER ROUSH 11 BAD BACTERIA 12 SCIENCE FAIR JUDGES, E.G. 16 ORANGE COAT 18 HAWAII’S __ COAST 22 SOME JERKS 25 BURN A BIT 26 GIBSON’S “BIRD ON A WIRE” CO-STAR 28 “__ WILL BE LOVED”: MAROON 5 HIT 30 WORD WITH COUNTRY OR WORLD 31 “YOU WISH, LADDIE!” 33 WRITER ON SCROLLS 34 USHER’S CREATOR

36 NICKNAME FOR LEBRON 37 OUTDOOR GEAR BRAND 38 L.A. CLOCK SETTING 40 SHELLAC 41 NITTY-GRITTY 42 “WHEEL OF FORTUNE” PURCHASE 47 CAROM 48 IBEX RESTING PLACES 50 POLITICAL CARTOONIST THOMAS 51 CARTOON FLAPPER 52 PUT AWAY, AS GROCERIES 53 “TWILIGHT” HEROINE 54 MICHAEL CAINE ROLE 55 U. OF MARYLAND TEAM 57 TEQUILA SOURCE 58 MAKE ONE’S FORTUNE LAST LONGER? 61 COUNTER CLOCKWISE ARROW FUNCTION 63 CEREAL GRASS 65 “ALLEY __”

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

All the world’s a stage. Cliches aside, you may be placed in the spotlight by a partner, coworker or friend who thinks you’re more talented and capable than you really are. Be prepared for a round in the public eye this week.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22

You’ll get by with a little help from your friends. In the week ahead, you may find yourself in a virtual strait jacket when dealing with authority figures. You won’t get ahead without following the rules to a tee.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

Analyze your daily habits. You may think you end up having little to show for your efforts. If you work your fingers to the bone, you may simply finish the day with bony fingers. It might be necessary to make a change this week.

SUDOKU

TAURUS

A P R I L 2 1 T O M AY 2 1

This Full Moon may place attention on your health and work. In the week ahead, you may take a long hard look at key friendships. It’s not what you can do for your friends, but what your friends can do for you.

CANCER

J U N E 2 2 T O J U LY 2 2

Everything is not what it seems. You might be lulled into thinking that something is desirable and worthy in the week ahead. Today’s Full Moon might light up that part of your life associated with family or career.

VIRGO

AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Friendships pave the road to abundance. You’ll receive ample assistance if you have a genuine need. In the week ahead, you will find a perfect opportunity to put crucial plans into motion if you remain alert.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

Put pet purposes to the test. As this week unfolds, you can make a grand success of anything that’s a genuinely worthy goal. Unswerving devotion to reaching your objectives is likely to fill your pockets.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 23 TO JANUARY 20

What you see isn’t always what you get. In the week to come you may realize that recognition isn’t all it is cracked up to be as it may entail added obligations. The Full Moon may bring your aspirations into sharp focus.

PISCES

FEBRUARY 20 TO MARCH 20

Knowledge is power. You can feel sure of yourself in any situation because you have the answers on the tip of your tongue. This week, you can discuss a wide range of imaginative ideas with exciting people.

JUMBLE

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Looking to soar Maine South has high hopes for a strong postseason run

By Mark Gregory sports reporter

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Many cross country teams head into the postseason looking for its No. 1 or 2 runner to lock up a successful team. With Maine South, it is that search for the fifth runner that could impact its season. “We have placed sixth in state three times since 2010,” said coach Greg Nordahl. “When we do get out of that sectional we perform well at state. We have had many deserving teams that have missed qualifying by a few points – teams that would have qualified out of any other sectional. If we get that fifth runner we will make it to state and do well there.” That sectional usually contains perennial power York. Leading the way are three runners that Nordahl said have looked very strong over the summer and have all-state potential. That group includes seniors Brian Sodaro, Ralph Patejunas and junior Reese Jordan. “Sodaro was working out some issues with his hips last season. This seems to have been solved and he is training now without issue. Looking at his summer conditioning and comparing it to previous runners I project him starting the season near

15:00 and ending below 14:45,” Nordahl said. “Reese Jordan’s last season was his first season running distance, coming from football. Reese really progressed over his first year of running and as huge upside potential – he is running tandem with Sodaro and I also project him starting the season near 15:00 and moving to near 14:45 or below. Ralph Patajunas was ill three times during track. This significantly broke up his training. This summer he has been lock step with Sodaro and Reese and looks very strong and committed to doing great things. He could be running with Sodaro and Reese and I project him to be between 15:10 and 14:45.” Following that group is junior Brian Shanahan. “He should be our number four runner for the season,” Nordahl said. “He was a very good sophomore that has had some knee issues – this has not been a problem since cross country season and he is training well. Brian was 9:56 at the end of track and has improved his conditioning and speed and has basically grown into his lean frame. He looks to be 15:30 or better by the end of the season.” That leaves the search for the fifth runner – the one Nordahl

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Ralph Patejunas and Maine South hope to qualify for state this year.

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the state meet with this Goliath separating us from that goal.”

MAINE EAST Maine East has a senior in his first season on the cross country team, but he is a name that has already made an impact in the sport of running. Torrain Haughton is a cross country rookie, but in the spring, he placed fifth in the 800 meter run at the state track meet, running it in 1 minute, 53 seconds. “Torrain is coming off a fantastic track season,” said coach Chris Peters. “He is poised to do well in his first cross country season.” Haughton is the talented newcomer to the team and will join senior Felix Benitez and juniors Jigar Patel and Christian Hernandez, who return from last season’s team. That team a year ago placed sixth in the CSL North Division last year and Peters said the team wants to continue to improve as a team and as individuals this year. “We are looking to improve on its sixth-place finish in the conference,” Peters said. “Gaining a runner the caliber of Torrain who can come in and

compete at a high level right away will help set the tone for what the team hopes to be a successful season.”

NOTRE DAME The Dons have a goal to advance in the state series this season and coach John Barrett thinks they have the team to do it. “We want to make sectionals as a team as well as take top three in conference,” he said. “We have had a strong summer running program this summer with a lot of the athletes putting in very good summers. We hope this work as well as the hard work they are currently putting in, will lead to a successful season.” Leading the way are returning seniors Matt Contreras, Travis Martin, Robert Kostecki, juniors Braulio Alvarez and Gus Henson and sophomore Jeremy Ermillio. Fellow sophomore Aidan Breen is also in the mix. “We have some very experienced runners,” Barrett said. “With some young runners as well, it makes for a good mix of athletes. We hope the strong senior leadership we have will make for a very successful season.”

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Demon spikers pick up CSL North victory Maine East volleyball beat Deerfield 25-11, 18-25, 25-13. Maggie Chwieralski had eight kills and 21 digs. Courtney Depa had 18 digs, Miranda Duro had 16 digs and Kim Sergey had 19 assists and nine digs. Maine East is currently 5-8 overall and 1-2 in conference play.

GOLF Northridge Prep topped Maine East 176-203. Scoring for Northridge Prep were Paul DiFranco (37), Martin Burch (42), Will Lyon (44) and Michael

DiFranco (53) Scoring for the Demons were John Basnik (49), Kevin Beneda (50), Robert Kanczuga (52) and Catherine Valeroso (52)

FOOTBALL Maine South (3-2) picked up its 71st straight CSL South victory with a 49-8 win over Waukegan Saturday. Brian Collis threw for 259 yards, while Jon Arenas caught nine passes for 108 yards. •Notre Dame moved to 4-1 on the season with a 34-14 win over St. Viator.

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column Photo By Scott Taylor The 11th hole at the Castle Course is a replica of No. 13 at Augusta National, home of The Masters. It is a short par-5 with a creek down the left side of the fairway and in front of the green.

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Copied holes a treat to play

replica yardage. There is Early this spring I was water on the front left of looking up golf courses in the green and a big slope Wisconsin Dells and came on the green, which led across the Castle Course at to me three-putting for Northern Bay Resort. bogey. There was someone It immediately caught behind me or I would have my eye and made me want attempted the chip shot to play it. Tiger Woods made to help When my family went taylor’s take by scott taylor win the 2005 Masters. on a mini vacation to the Next is another replica Dells last week, it was the first place I called to set up a review hole, the fifth hole at Oakland Hills, which has hosted the US Open and and my wish was granted. Even though the course is about 40 PGA Championship in 2007. There minutes north of the Dells, it was well is a gully in the middle of the fairway that the long drivers have to worry worth the trip. The thing that is unique about this about. It plays at 465 from the blue course is it has several replica holes tees for the replica yardage, a par-4. the pros on the PGA TOUR play. There also is a tough pot bunker I found in front of the green. When I saw that, I was sold. The fifth hole offers a break from The first couple holes on the course aren’t replica holes. The first is a short the replica holes before the final par-4 with vacation houses to the replica hole on the front, the par-5 right, which scared me with my slice. sixth hole. This is a massive hole, which plays at a replica yardage of I managed to just miss them. The first replica hole is the third 625 from the black tees and 586 from hole, which mimics the 16th hole at blue. It is the 16th hole at Firestone Augusta National, the home of the Country Club, which hosts the World Golf Championships - Bridgestone Masters. It is a par-3 that plays 170 yards Invitational. Not only is it long, there from the blue tees, which is the is a pond to the front right of the

green, where second or third shots could land in. While the final three holes on the front nine aren’t replica holes, they are still fun to play. The back nine starts with the most famous and copied replica hole of all, the island green at TPC Sawgrass, the 17th hole. This is a short hole at 132 yards from replica yardage, but always poses a threat for the pros, especially on windy days. It was no problem for me though as I made a routine par. Many courses have since copied the island green layout, but none as perfect as here, with the same wall around the green that is found at Sawgrass. My favorite hole in the world is the next hole, and that is a replica of the 13th hole at Augusta National. It plays at 510 yards at replica yardage, but just a 465-yard par-5 from the blue tees. It is a dogleg left with a creek running down the left side of the fairway. There also is a creek in front of the green and bunkers behind the green, adding to the dangers for the approach shot. They have even copied the famous bridges that you walk on to get over the creek, making you feel as if you were on the world’s most famous private course. The 12th hole is also a replica hole, this of Oakmont Country Club’s

third hole. The seven-time US Open course’s hole is known for the “Church Pews” which is a row of bunkers on the left side of the fairway, separated by columns of grass. It plays 426 yards from the replica yardage, the blue tees. A string of regular holes follow, leading up to the final hole, the par-4 18th. It is Bay Hill’s 18th hole, a 441yard hole from the blue tees, with water to the right of the green from about 100 yards and in. The elevation changes at the green are also difficult. Some people may be skeptical about the realness of the replica holes, but I can assure you they have a realistic feel to them, all the way to the green features. I would imagine the green speeds aren’t as fast as they keep them professionally, but they are still pretty quick throughout the course. The course was in good shape, especially for September and with all the recent rain. The course is quite a challenge as well, playing from 7,207 yards from the black tees, 6,754 from the blue and 6,407 from the white. It is a fun course and a stop you should make if you are around the Wisconsin Dells area, or even if you are just looking to get away on a golf trip for a couple days.

Overview Castle course Location: Arkdale, Wisconsin best feature: Seven holes are replica holes from top golf courses the pros play on quick tip: Greens tend to break more than they look, so play more break

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Niles

Swim school to replace former Waukegan Road grocer Village board approves special-use permit at Sept. 22 meeting By Igor Studenkov Bugle Staff

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The Niles Village Board cleared the way for a new swim school to move into the recently shuttered Aldi’s grocery store at 7428 Waukegan Road. This will be the third location for the Wilmette-based Big Blue Swim School, which also has a site in Buffalo Grove. The school is geared toward children ages 1-12. Similar to all Niles schools, Big Blue Swim School had to have a special-use permit approved by Niles’ plan commission and village board. The village board voted in favor of the permit at its Sept. 22 meeting. The building became vacant last spring, when Aldi moved its Niles location from Waukegan Road to a new, larger building on Touhy Avenue. According to documents submitted to the plan commission, Big Blue Swim School CEO John Lonergan decided to open a location in Niles because many of his Wilmette customers came from the

study | from page 3 master plan wouldn’t necessarily apply to the villagewide signage plan. LoVerde, who chairs the Niles Finance Committee, also said he had concerns. “I’m not going to vote for this because, at some point in time, we’re going to have to stop approving over-budget items,” he said. “I ran on the platform of fiscal responsibility, and approving expenditures that are over budget isn’t fiscally responsible.” Matyas, who also serves on the Niles Public Library District Board of Trustees, said she voted against the library’s most recent budget because she was concerned about how money was being spent. These same concerns, she said, caused her to vote against the signage project. “We are going over budget and it’s not the right thing to do,” she said. In response, Przybylo urged all trustees to approve the bid, saying

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Wilmette-based Big Blue Swim School will be located in this former Waukegan Road Aldi, which became vacant last spring. village and because it would allow him to draw customers from Park Ridge, Skokie and northwestern Chicago. The documents also indicate that Lonergan is thinking of relocating Big Blue’s corporate headquarters to Niles, as it embarks on its next phase of expansion. While the exterior of the building would remain largely the same,

with the exception of some new decorative elements, the interior would be heavily remodeled. It would have two shallow pools, with the larger pool occupying the western half the building. Although hoping to attract another retailer to the building, Niles Mayor Andrew Przybylo said he would welcome the swim school.

“As a village, we are very concerned about the erosion of our sales tax base,” he said. “As much as I’d like to have seen it remain a store, I don’t think this is a bad ‘yes’ [vote], and we’ll just have to work harder to see [that] corner revitalized.” The school will be located just north of the intersection of Milwaukee Avenue and Waukegan Road.

the new signage would be important for the village’s image. “Think of it as if you’re buying a service of a plastic surgeon who’s going to work on your face,” he said. “You’re going to go for the best possible person.” Saying he understood the trustees concerns about fiscal discipline, Przybylo added that getting good results was just as important. But that didn’t sway the three trustees. “I think it needs to be sent back to the [committee],” Alpogianis said. Responding to Przybylo’s anecdote, LoVerde said his “no” vote was about fiscal responsibility, not cosmetic surgery. “I support the signage, I think it’s critical, but at some point finances need to be managed,” he said. LoVerde added that approving projects that went over budget was a bad habit to get into. Before voting against the bid, Matyas asked whether it would be possible to negotiate a lower price,

citing the existing relationship between the village and Lakota. “We haven’t had specific discussions about that,” Klicker replied. “I worked with Lakota on a number of projects throughout my career, and I never worked with them on any projects that exceeded budget, and many projects [wound up] under budget.”

collected, village staff will study the traffic issues noted in the petition and send its findings to the public services committee, which would make recommendations about how those issues will be addressed. The village would then survey the residents of an affected area to get their suggestions and feedback. If 66 percent of the residents support traffic calming, the committee would conduct a final review of the proposal and send its recommendations to the village board for a vote. The policy notes that all members of the public would be able to attend public services committee meetings and make comments and suggestions at every part of the process. The policy also outlines a range of possible traffic calming measures the village can use, including everything from educational campaigns and greater police presence to new traffic signs and speed bumps.

Traffic calming policy approved The board of trustees also unanimously approved a new policy for addressing traffic issues on smaller neighborhood streets. The traffic calming policy outlines a unified, step-by-step process that allows any resident, business or village trustee to submit a petition to the Niles Department of Public Services. The petitioner would then have to get at least one third of all households on the street section in question to sign a petition saying they support traffic calming. If enough signatures are

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Summit of Uptown transitions to new owners Ownership will transition to Capitol Seniors Housing By bugle staff nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @NilesILNews

The ownership of The Summit of Uptown will transition to Capitol Seniors Housing, a senior living investment firm based in Washington, D.C., which took over as new owners of the Summit of Uptown earlier this month. In a recent news release, former owner Marc Dennison said the transition was scheduled to take place around Sept. 18. “We are excited about what this means for Summit residents, their families, our staff and the community,” Dennison added. CSH uses Atlanta-based The Arbor Company to manage its properties, including The Summit. Arbor’s President Judd Harper said the new management company will remain committed to providing high quality and comprehensive services to Summit residents “Arbor’s philosophy is that the residents and staff of Summit come first,” he said. “We will maintain what has been great and improve where we can.” Scott Stewart, managing

Sokolowski Theresa Sokolowski, nee Niedzielska, age 84, passed away Sept. 13. She was the beloved wife of the late Tadeusz; loving mother of Mark (Jolanta) and Robert (Suporn); dear grandmother of Michael, Eliza, Andrew and Alex; cherished sister of Eugene Nead of London and the late Henrietta Niedzielska Vargas of Mexico City; and fond aunt of many nieces and nephews in Mexico, England and Poland.

partner of CSH, added, “We have long wanted to return to Illinois and the Chicago area. We can’t think of a better place to start than Park Ridge.” According to the release, the first immediate change is that the new owners will invest additional resources to update and complete an extensive renovation of The Summit that was started several years ago. “We believe it is the culture of The Arbor Company that sets us apart from other senior living providers,” Judd said. “When we first visited Summit of Uptown, we were delighted to see how connected Summit is to the surrounding community. That level of commitment will continue under the new ownership.” Summit said all staff will be retained and will continue in their current capacities. “We know that the new owners bring with them substantial experience, a strong backup management team, and the capital needed to make Summit even more successful,” Executive Director Irene Sawka said. The Arbor Company is an Atlanta-based operator of more than 25 independent living, assisted living and memory care communities, serving seniors and their families in 10 states. For more information about The Summit of Uptown, visit www.summitofuptown.com.

Sokolowski was a survivor of the Soviet GULAG. Visitation was at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, Sept. 18 from 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral was Sept. 19 at 9:15 a.m. to St. John Brebeuf Church for 10 a.m. Mass. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations to the Polish Scouting Organization of Illinois or the Copernicus School of Polish Language in Niles are appreciated. For more funeral information, call 847966-7302 or visit www. skajafuneralhomes.com.

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School Briefs

District 64 to host ‘Parent University’ on digital citizenship Oct. 13 Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 is inviting all parents and adult members of the community to explore how to better guide children toward becoming safe and smart digital citizens. The district said the focus of its Oct. 13 Parent University event will be “Internet Safety in the 21st Century.” The event is scheduled to run from 7-8 p.m. at Emerson Middle School, 8101

N. Cumberland, Niles. This free program is designed for parents of students in grades 3-8. Parents are invited to learn about District 64’s internet safety curriculum and how they can discuss aspects of being safe on the Internet with their child. The district will give a tour of some basic social networking sites, and point out the safety/privacy settings available to users and

parents. This session also will provide guidance in monitoring children’s personal media activities and setting up guidelines on Web presence. Parents are asked to bring their questions and share strategies and ideas. District 64 instructional technology coaches Kara Pottinger and Beth Rihtar will facilitate the interactive program.

Community invited to District 219 annual program review Parents, students, teachers, faculty, staff and community members are invited to attend District 219’s annual review of programs town hall meeting. The meeting is scheduled to begin at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 7 in the student commons at Niles North High

School, 9800 Lawler Ave., Skokie. Members of the District 219 administration team will present options for a possible restructuring of the school day and opportunities for online learning. For additional information

about the school day and online learning options, visit www. niles219.org and click on District Info/Annual Review of Programs. The community is also encouraged to provide comments and input to the district on the onlinefeedback form through Oct. 6.

Niles North alumna awarded Fulbright teaching award

Niles North High School alumna Hiba Ahmed (Class of 2011) was recently awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program grant. Ahmed, who recently graduated from Illinois State University’s Honors Program, will travel abroad to India as an English teaching assistant during 2015 and 2016. Recipients of Fulbright grants are selected on the basis of academic and professional achievement, as well as demonstrated leadership potential.

Ahmed was a Golden Apple Scholar, a writing tutor and was involved in Urban Needs in Teacher Education. She is the recipient of the 2014 Ruth Henline Award, which is the distinguished English education award. The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and is designed to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and

the people of other countries. The primary source of funding for the Fulbright Program is an annual appropriation made by the U.S. Congress to the U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Participating governments and host institutions, corporations and foundations in foreign countries and in the United States also provide direct and indirect support. The program operates in over 160 countries worldwide.

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A mammogram can detect breast cancer in its earliest, most treatable stages, and many major health organizations recommend annual mammogram screenings for women beginning at age 40 . Experts also recommend clinical breast exams and breast self-exams to check for breast abnormalities on a regular basis

As we recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we remember the woman who have lost their lives to the disease, and we voice our support for those in the fight on their lives.

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OCTOBER 5

Drama Club. 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St., Niles. Join us on the first Monday of the month to imagine, play and create! For grades 3-8.

OCTOBER 9

Bibliobop Dance Parties. 10-11 a.m. at Niles Library, 6960 W. Oakton St., Niles. Families with kids of all ages can join us on the 2nd Friday of each month as DJ Miss Cate cranks up the tunes and boogie down in the library! The songs and hands-on musical activities help children develop motor, listening and literacy skills.

OCTOBER 10

market are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Niles Garden Club: Canning Part 2. 10-11:30 a.m. at Niles library. We will continue with the film Preserving with Friends: An easy step-by-step instructional guide to putting up the harvest by Harriet Fasenfest, Linda Ziedrich, Sandor Ellis Katz and Marjorie Braker. Park Ridge Farmers Market. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prairie Avenue, between Main Street and Garden. Rain or shine, this market is host to a great selection of fruits, vegetables and other food products available every week. Kids events and music are scheduled every week. Fore more info, go to www. parkridgefarmersmarket.com. Second SaturdayBreakfast Bingo. 9:30-10:15 a.m. at Niles Library, 6960 W. Oakton St., Niles. Kids and families are welcome to enjoy some breakfast treats as we play Bingo. Enjoy a kick-start to your weekend with a morning of family fun at the Library. For grades K-8.

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OCTOBER 11 Sunday

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Incredible Bats. 2-2:45 p.m. at the Niles Library, 6960 W. Oakton St., Niles. We have real live bats in the library! The whole family can come meet and learn about these long misunderstood creatures of the night during this hands-on presentation. You will see what bats eat, where they live and learn other interesting facts as well as myth busting information about how bats really behave in the wild.

OCTOBER 12

Minecraft Monday. 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Niles library. Drop in on the second Monday of each month to play Minecraft! All levels welcome; griefers need not apply. Grades 3-5. Brush UpYour Shakespeare. 6:30 p.m. at the Niles library. High school students are invited to receive professional coaching from actors with The Shakespeare Project of Chicago. Get guidance on selecting and presenting the Shakespeare monologue/sonnet that is right for you. Whether you are preparing for the National Shakespeare Competition or just want to get better acquainted with the Bard, this workshop will help you gain insight, confidence, and growth in your presentation skills.

OCTOBER 16

Monsters Ball. 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Howard Leisure Center. This special event is perfect for the whole family who want to experience some Halloween fun. Enjoy pizza, games and a Monster good time. Wear your costume and be prepared to move to the music. Fee includes pizza, games and dancing. All participants must register for this event. Limited seating, register early. No refunds! For families, ages 3 and up. Fee: Resident: $15/per person; Non-Res $18/per person.

OCTOBER 17

Morton Grove Farmers Market. 8 a.m. to noon at 6210 Dempster St. Enjoy delicious fresh produce, baked goods and more and show support to your local community. Oct. 17 will feature the last day of the Farmers Market and include a Halloween Costume Contest. Special hours for the last market are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Time Matters: A Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Retirement Outlook. 9:3010:30 a.m. at Niles library. This program shares perspectives on financial concerns facing women

who are getting ready for or have recently transitioned to retirement. Edward Jones Financial Advisor Kyle Brown will discuss retirement income strategies, including perspectives around Social Security, withdrawal and reliance rates. Heâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll also address how to prepare for the unexpected, including market and inflation risks, and the rising costs of health care and long-term care. Light breakfast provided by Edward Jones. Park Ridge Farmers Market. 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Prairie Avenue, between Main Street and Garden. Rain or shine, this market is host to a great selection of fruits, vegetables and other food products available every week. Kids events and music are scheduled every week. Fore more info, go to www. parkridgefarmersmarket.com.

OCTOBER 18

5K Harvest Hustle. 8 a.m. at Notre Dame College Prep. Join Niles Park District for the second Annual Harvest Hustle, a 5K Walk/Run benefiting Niles Family Services. Register online at www.itsracetime. com. Please call Laura or Brad at 847-967-1400 with questions.

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