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OCTOBER 15, 2015 VOL. 60 ISSUE 2

Maine South soccer a high seed in glenbrook Sectional

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SCHOOL Class Schedule

District 219 considers class schedule reorganization

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NEWS PaCe Budget

Budget hearings scheduled across Chicagoland

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FORUM Come to order

Consider and keep only what you need

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SPORTS golf roundup

Niles Westâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Dym wins individual regional title

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hellen, one of house of tormentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s supernatural entities, tries to eat the the photographer.

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BUSINESS Corporate Scam

Illinois businesses warned against statewide scam

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SENIORS Medicare 101

ARRP explains coverage prior to open-enrollment period see page 15

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a haunted school is the theme of one of the sections in the house of torment haunted house.

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cover story

House of Torment haunts Morton Grove New owners bring chills, thrills to former Fear City site By Igor Studenkov Staff Reporter

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There’s a new haunted house in Morton Grove – and its owners are looking to bring big scares and big crowds to the site of the former Fear City haunt. Earlier this year, the owner of Fear City sold the haunted house to Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group, a Denver-based haunted house chain. The newly dubbed House of Torment Chicago features a two-level haunted house and the Great Room Escape – a group attraction where participants have to figure out how to escape a room by working together. The haunted house is recommended for children 12 and over – though parents can bring younger children at their discretion. The new haunted house opened at the beginning of October, and will remain open until Nov 7. But like its predecessor, House of Torment will host other events

throughout the year, including a Valentine’s Day haunted house. The industrial warehouse at 8220 N. Austin Ave. has been home to haunted house attractions since October 2011. Fear City set out to offer a high-quality haunted house experience, building elaborate sets and hiring actors. As years went on, it started holding events outside the Halloween season, including a Valentine’s Day haunted house and zombie-themed games. In 2013, it donated a portion of ticket sales to the District 219 Education Foundation – something it continued to do the following year. According to Thirteenth Floor Entertainment spokesperson Julia Shell, Fear City’s owners sold the haunted house earlier this summer, but said she didn’t know any details about the sale or why the owners sold it. Thirteenth Floor Entertainment currently operates eight haunted houses, with locations in Denver, San Antonio and Phoenix, among other cities. This is the chain’s second location in the Chicago area. It also operates the 13th Floor Haunted House in Melrose Park. The House of Torment is made up of two sections. The first section is set inside a post-

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Hellen stalks people waiting in line for House of Torment.

apocalyptic city, where an evil alien known as Nemesis has turned the residents into zombielike creatures. The second section is set in an abandoned school haunted by the souls of those who were unwise enough to wander inside. Both levels retain some Chicago-specific touches, such as a rocking ‘L’ train, a train station and a Chicago butcher shop. Many rooms in the House of Torment are structured like mazes, with several different ways to get in and out. In many cases, the ways forward are not obvious, and mirrors and lighting tricks can add to the confusion. But the actors will try to help visitors who get lost find their way (while staying in character), and warn them against going into areas that they

aren’t supposed to enter. Shell said House of Torment’s designers tried to ensure that each visit to the haunted house was unique. “We want it to be a bit different if you want to go through it,” she said. The hauntings aren’t always contained within the haunted house. During its opening night, one of the actors, who played a ghost known as Hellen, was witnessed scaring visitors who were waiting in line. On the evening of Oct. 2, those lines were already sizable, and Shell said the company expected it to keep growing from there. “It’s early in the season, so it’s going to ramp up in the coming weeks,” she said. Melissa Orlando and Keith

Rollins, both of Chicago, were among the early season visitors. They told the Bugle that they enjoyed the experience. “It was very scary,” Orlando said.”You expect people to jump out at you, and when they do, it still scares you.” Rollins agreed. “They put a lot of details into this,” he said. “I think they did a nice job.” The House of Torment also featured a Great Room Escape – a common attraction among Thirteenth Floor Entertainment haunted houses – which is geared towards groups. “You’re locked in a room, and you’re going to have to figure out how to escape,” explained Shell. “You have one hour to get out. Only one group got out [within the time limit].” Mike Gajdorus, a senior artist at Chicago-based Studio Rendering Inc., said he heard about House of Torment from a friend and decided to pitch it to the company’s CEO as a team-building exercise. “It really played to everybody’s strengths,” he said. “Everyone had to find their own way, collect the clues separately. Putting it together required us to work together to understand them.”

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Schools

District 219 proposes classschedule reorganization Three options presented at Oct. 7 town hall meeting

more info breaking down proposed schedule options

Option 2 • 51-minute periods • 1 science/lab period • Lunch/study hall broken in 25-minute slots

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Option 1 • 45-minute periods • 2-period science classes 2 days a week, 2nd period for lab • Additional period would be lunch/study hall

Option 3 - a/b schedule • Total of 8 classes • 4 “A” Classes, 4 “B”Classes • Four 90-minute periods • “A” and “B” classes alternate • Two 25-minute lunch/study hall periods

Niles Township High School District 219 is considering schedule changes that would create longer class times and homeroom periods, and allow additional teacher collaboration sessions. Officials unveiled three possible options during a town hall meeting hosted by the district Oct. 7 at Niles North High School. The first option calls for nine 45-minute class periods, with every science class getting an extra lab period two days a week. The second options calls for eight 51-minute classes for all subjects. The third option would be the most significant departure from the district’s current schedule, creating four 90-minute classes each day. There would be a total of eight classes, however, with students taking different classes on different days. According to Assistant Superintendent of Curriculum Anne Roloff, the current schedule includes nine 42-minute periods, with a 10-minute homeroom session every day. Niles North principal Ryan McTague told the Bugle that science classes have additional lab periods twice a week. During the Oct. 7 town hall, McTague and Roloff laid out three potential schedule-change options. Parents, teachers and students who attended the meeting were invited to comment on the options and give feedback once the presentation finished. In the first option, all periods would last 45 minutes. Two days a week, science classes would meet for two periods in a row, with the second period serving as a lab. On the three off days, that second period would serve as a lunch/ study hall period. McTague said this option had the advantage of giving more time for science classes but would create a two-period block that would complicate students’ ability to schedule electives. While having

three specifically designated lunch/ study hall periods would benefit students, McTague added that it might be harder to ensure that a school’s study resources aren’t overwhelmed with too many students at once. The second option calls for eight 51-minute periods, with science classes only getting one period for class work and lab work. The lunch/study periods would be split into 25-minute slots to ensure that lunchrooms and other school facilities don’t have to accommodate too many students at the same time. McTague said that, while this option creates maximum flexibility in terms of schedules, it reduces classroom time for science classes and there is no built-in resource time. The third option calls for what the district has dubbed an A/B schedule. There would be a total of eight classes – four ‘A’ classes and four ‘B’ classes. Each day would have four 90-minute periods, with A classes taking place on A days and B classes taking place on B days. Each student would get two 25-minute lunch/study hall periods that fall between classes or between two 45-minute halved classes. McTague acknowledged that this option would require significant adjustment for teachers and students, alike. He said teachers would need to be retrained for at least two years to teach in the new class structure. Keeping students’ attention for such long periods would also require new approaches. “[The teachers] can’t just piece together two lesson plans and say ‘let’s roll,’” McTague said. Another potential problem highlighted by McTague was the potential for lengthy gaps between classes in the event of an absence. “The biggest issue is that, if you

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miss a day, you might not see a teacher for another week,” said McTague, adding that this would make catching up on classwork difficult. In all three scenarios, the homeroom would be held two days a week for about 20 minutes. On those days, period lengths would be shortened. All three options also called for a weekly teacher collaboration session at either the start or the end of the school day. Teachers currently meet six times a year for teacher collaboration sessions, meetings where educators coordinate lesson plans to ensure that teachers who teach the same subjects cover similar material. McTague said that, due to the current teachers’ union contract, the district must keep the overall length of the school day – and the school day start and end times - the same. During the meeting, Ann Goethals, an English teacher at Niles North and president of the Niles Township Federation of Teachers,

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transportation

Pace proposes fare increase for cash customers Public hearings on 2016 budget set for October

By bugle staff nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @NilesILNews

Pace customers who pay with cash may see a 25 cent fare increase in 2016. The increase is one of the major proposals included in the suburban bus service’s 2016 budget, which Pace said will be unveiled at a number of scheduled public hearings in late October. Hearings will be held in 13 locations throughout Pace’s sixcounty service area, according to a news release from the agency. A public hearing on the agency’s northern Cook County budget is scheduled for Oct. 27 from 4 to 6 p.m. at Pace Headquarters, 550 W. Algonquin Road, Arlington Heights. Additionally, four hearings will be held in Chicago, four in suburban Cook County and one each in DuPage, Will, Kane, Lake and McHenry counties. According to Pace, the proposed budget is balanced and includes $7.6 million of new service, including $6.6 million for a full year of service implemented late this year and an additional $1 million of new service set to begin in 2016. Pace said 25 cent increase

to cash fares would not affect customers who use Ventra and bring the bus service in line with similar fare structures at the Chicago Transit Authority and the Illinois Tollway. The move would also help encourage more customers to use Ventra and lower the costs associated with collecting and handling cash, according to Pace. Although Pace said its Regional ADA Paratransit Budget is also balanced and maintains current service levels and fares, the uncertain status of an $8.5 million state grant could lead to a fare increase for paratransit customers. “We are excited about the expansion of services contained in the budget and what that means for the mobility of our customers, especially as the economy improves and demand increases for work-related travel,” Board Chairman Richard Kwasneski said. “We encourage people to participate in the public hearing process, as it’s an opportunity to learn more about how we’re funded, our operations, and our plans for the future.” The public hearing schedule is posted at PaceBus.com, along with instructions on submitting comments about the budget via e-mail and post. The budget document will be available for download at Pacebus.com once it is approved by the Pace Board of Directors at its Oct. 14 meeting.

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Police say man lured child to car, exposed himself Morton Grove police are looking for a man in his 40s, who reportedly exposed himself to a child Oct. 8. The Morton Grove Police Department received a report at approximately 4:30 p.m. that an adult male exposed his genitals to an 11-year-old, who was walking on the sidewalk. Police said the victim reported that a white male, balding, with facial hair and in his 40s lured him to his vehicle by asking him if he dropped $20 on the street. The juvenile

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approached the vehicle and noticed that the man was not wearing pants or underwear. Police said he then lifted his shirt to expose himself, before fleeing the scene in a gray Buick. This incident is being actively investigated at this time and witnesses are being interviewed. Morton Grove police are asking anyone with information to contact the department at 847-4705200 and ask to speak with investigations.

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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 No arrests reported.

Park Ridge Sean M. Herlo, 26, 1751 Elliot St., Park Ridge, was arrested at 1:40 a.m. Sept. 28 in the 9400 block of Margail in Des Plaines for domestic battery.

Regina M. Doyle, 43, 2024 W. Algonquin Road, Mount Prospect, was arrested at 5:58 p.m. Sept. 28 in the 4000 block of Mannheim in Schiller Park for child abduction.

John P. Moran, 35, 190 Inverness Court, Elk Grove Village, was arrested at 7:10 p.m. Sept. 29 at Meacham and Northwest Highway for driving while license suspended.

Edward Strong, 26, 6290 Kirchoff, Des Plaines, was arrested at 1:45 p.m. Sept. 30 in the 1700 block of Dempster for battery.

Craig M. Doody, 18, 1025 S. Home, Park Ridge,

was arrested at 2:43 a.m. Oct. 4 at Washington and Sibley for possession of cannabis. Kathryn McAllister, 38, 5515 N. Canfield, Chicago, was arrested at 8:32 p.m. Oct. 4 at Summit and Washington for no valid driver’s license.

Morton Grove Noe Martinez-Reyes, 18, Chicago, was arrested Sept. 23 at Ferris and Hennings Court for no valid driver’s license and Zero Tolerance.

Paula L. Namrod, 27, Glenview, was arrested Sept. 25 at Shermer and Dempster for DUI.

Calvin L. Brandon, 46, Chicago, was arrested Oct. 2 in the 6300 block of Oakton for retail theft.

Elia Tolayo, 24, Chicago, was

10 arrested Oct. 7 in the 7100 block of Dempster for no valid driver’s license. Rodney T. Armstrong, 37, Chicago, was arrested Oct. 7 in the 5600 block of Dempster for suspended driver’s license.

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Jumbled sheets, you need mountains of pillows and towels tumbling out when I suggest having a maximum you open the door – does of two sets of regular sheets per this sound like your linen bed, plus two sets of flannel sheets closet? Your linen closet has per bed (if you use flannel). This great potential to be a highly will allow for one set to be in the functional storage area. laundry at any given time. You come to order However, it’s easy for things with sue becker should only need one set of sheets to disappear in it if you don’t per guest bed unless your guests keep it organized. You can tend to stay longer than a week. tame your disorganized chaos with these Determine which blankets you’ll use simple steps: throughout the winter, keep an extra one in case a houseguest needs it, and get the rest out of the closet. Allowing for Keep only what you use laundry, keep no more than two sets of Are you still storing sheets from when towels per person and two for guests. your now-grown kids were toddlers? Have you given up satin sheets for flannel? Organize what’s left Have you changed your bathrooms’ color schemes? Make sure the sheets Fold sheets neatly so that they stack and towels you’re storing are actually the without toppling over. To keep sheet ones you’re currently using. Consider sets together, put the sheets into the donating linens that you no longer use matching pillowcase, or put the fitted but are in good condition (domestic sheet and pillowcase inside the flat sheet. violence and homeless shelters are Store sheets by size or by bedroom, with often looking for such items). If they’re the folded sides facing out, so you can

district | from page 3 said the district already had plans to potentially change the class schedule when the most recent contract was negotiated. The current situation, where the schedule could be changed while the school day length would stay the same, was a result of a compromise. Goethals added that teachers were open to renegotiating that once the

current contract expires. Most parents who spoke at the meeting said they had reservations about all options, with most arguing against the third options. Students who attended the town hall meeting argued that making the periods too long would hurt their learning experience. “As a freshman, having a normal schedule is very helpful,” said Anna

see each set. You can do the same for your sets of towels. Another option for the towels is to roll and stack large bath towels so you can easily remove a single towel without toppling an entire stack.

Consider alternate storage space If your linen closet won’t hold all of your sheets and towels, or if you don’t have a linen closet, consider other suitable spaces. Maybe you can store each bedroom’s linens in a box under the bed or on a shelf in the bedroom closet. Maybe there is extra space in an armoire or dresser. You may be able to store bath towels in a basket on the bathroom floor. You can store beach towels in your beach bag. Table linens can be stored in a drawer or cabinet in the dining room or kitchen, or hung in a closet. By organizing your linen closet, you will not only be able to find things easily, but you may even free up space to store other items, like spare toiletries, light bulbs, batteries, cleaning supplies, first aid items, medicines, shoe polish, etc. Sue Becker is a Certified Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization who helps individuals and businesses discover the simplicity, harmony, and freedom of being organized and productive. She also speaks to companies and organizations about how to get organized and make the most of their time. Sue can be reached at www.PilesToSmiles.com or 630-724-1111.

Donada, a Niles West freshman. “Once it gets longer, it gets harder to concentrate on the topic.” The district said the board of education would consider the options, along with the feedback it has received so far, during the board’s Nov. 3 meeting. The board will not make a decision on whether to adopt any of the proposed scenarios before the Dec. 1 meeting.

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soccer

Hawks No. 2 seed Maine South favored to advance to Glenbrook North Sectional final

By Scott Taylor sports editor

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Maine South appears to be in good shape heading into the postseason. The Hawks (11-1-6) have performed well against a strong schedule and have been tested in the tough elements as well, as was the case Oct. 3 in a 1-0 win against Plainfield East. The wind was gusting at 30 miles per hour and is the type of conditions you can see in the playoffs. “It’s good to be tested in these conditions before the playoffs,” Maine South coach Dan States said. “We are going to see this in regionals and sectionals. It gets windy up here, so it’s good training for us.” The Hawks have been pleased with their play throughout the year as the defense has been stout and the offense has put in timely goals. “I’m very happy. The guys are staying poised and we’re doing the job defensively,” States said. “As long as we’re sound defensively, we’re in every game. The defense has led the

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way and we are able to capitalize on our opportunities.” “Our defense has been solid,” said Maine South’s Phil Mierzwa, who scored the lone goal in the win against Plainfield East. “We have to play strong in every single game. I’m very happy with the season. We’ve been doing really well. We may be a little disappointed in some of the ties, but overall we’ve played really well together as a team.” The hard work in the preseason and offseason seem to be helping Maine South. “I feel like our team chemistry has been a big key,” Mierzwa said. “We’ve been working together all summer and all offseason. We’ve been able to play well with each other.” “It is a tough sectional with the usual suspects,” States said. “We’re going to get challenged. We’re going to have to capitalize when we get the opportunities.” Now the Hawks can turn their attention to the playoffs. They open play as the No. 2 seed in the Glenbrook North Sectional.

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Haden Beswick-Hale and Maine South are the No. 2 seed in the Glenbrook North Sectional.

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GAME 8:

maine south @ niles west

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the details: Maine (5-2, 3-0) has been dangerously in recent but still has it csl winning streak in tact.

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two weeks ago the hawks needed two late touchdowns to tie Glenbrook south and force overtime, where they were able to win. last week they edged new trier, 2421, to take command of the conference en route to what appears to be another csl south championship. the hawks are coming off of five straight wins after losing their first two contests of the season. Meanwhile, niles west (25, 1-2) is officially eliminated from playoff contention after making the postseason the

past few years. despite being eliminated, the wolves were able to put an end to their four-game losing streak by beating waukegan 34-14 last week to give them some momentum heading into this week’s game. Keys to the game: for Maine south, it has to take care of the ball and sustain drives. that has been the problem for it at times this season, but when the hawks are successful at this, they typically come out on top. they also need to avoid looking past or relaxing against the wolves, despite their recent dominance in the series. after two gut-wrenching wins, it is hard to get the intensity up against a team that will miss the playoffs. they must be able to because the wolves

GAME TIME 7 p.m. Friday are better than their record indicates. for niles west, they need to force turnovers and try to make Maine south drive the ball on them rather than allowing a quick score. Getting off to a quick start will also be key. they do not want to fall behind big early, or it could be a long night. if they are able to keep it close, they will build conﬁdence and can force the hawks to tighten up a bit. -compiled by Scott Taylor

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NotRe DAMe @NDDoNS “ND Fb (6-1, 4-1 eScc) clinches a playoff berth with a 4434 win over st. patrick. travels to marian catholic Friday”

notre Dame @ Marian the details: notre dame (61, 4-1) has come back strong this year after missing out on the playoffs a year ago. while it appears to be a long shot with the way Joliet catholic is playing, the dons are still alive for a piece of the escc championship. last week the dons woke up early saturday and took care of business, topping st. patrick 44-34 to win their third straight game for the second time this season. they have already clinched a playoff berth and can now focus their attention to not only the escc race, but guaranteeing a home game to open the playoffs with two games remaining

against sub-.500 teams. Marian catholic (1-6, 0-5) is suffering through another difﬁcult season in the daunting escc. after breezing through its opener, Marian has lost the past six games by 30-plus points. this game appears destined for a similar fate as the spartans fell to Marist 41-7 last week. Marist is the lone team to beat the dons on the season. Keys to the game: notre dame needs to continue its solid play of recent weeks. with the playoffs just a couple of weeks away, it is imperative for them to be playing their best ball heading into the postseason. that means taking care of

GAME TIME 7:30 p.m. Friday business early on both sides of the ball and getting their starters some rest in the fourth quarter. Marian needs to try to play keepaway from the vaunted notre dame offense and try to ﬁnish drives with touchdowns. the longer they can stay in the game, the more pressure they can put on the dons. -compiled by Scott Taylor

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niles west’s dym wins individual regional title Seven individuals, Northridge prep compete at sectional level for boys It was a strong showing for Niles West’s Sara Dym at the Hoffman Estates Regional at the Bridges of Poplar Creek Country Club in Hoffman Estates. Dym took home medalist

HawkS | from page 7 They will face the winner of No. 18 Schurz and No. 15 Von Steuben Tuesday at the Niles North Regional at 7 p.m. A win would put them in the regional final, which is at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 24 against either No. 7 Niles West or No. 11 Niles North. The sectional semifinal for the Hawks or Wolves would be at 7 p.m. Oct. 27. The sectional championship is 1 p.m. Oct. 31. “We have to play the way we did when we played against Waukegan and Evanston,” Mierzwa said. “We like where we are seeded.” “The poise factor defensively will

honors, winning the tournament after shooting an 80 to advance to sectional play. The Wolves as a team took second place to advance to sectionals with a 365. Conant won with a 340.

be huge,” States said. “We’re going to need better possession in the middle of the field.” • No. 17 seed Notre Dame opens play in the Glenbrook North Sectional at the Loyola Regional at No. 16 Taft at 4:45 p.m. Friday. A win would put it in the semifinals at 5 p.m. Tuesday against No. 1 Evanston. The regional final is at 6 p.m. Oct. 23. • Maine East is the No. 12 seed in the Glenbrook North Sectional and opens play at the Glenbrook North Regional against No. 5 Glenbrook South at 7 p.m. Tuesday. The regional final is slated for 3 p.m. Oct. 24.

Amanda Lee (89), Katrina Nickell (96) and Kristin Recinto (100) also scored for the Wolves. Maine South qualified five individuals for the sectional meet, but the team missed out on qualifying after placing fourth at Hoffman Estates. The top three teams advanced. Riley Conway and Gracie DeRosa each shot a 97, Payton

Arger fired a 98 and Kelly Maigler and Claire DeRosa each had a 101 to advance.

BoyS At the regional round, Jonathan Kendall shot a 77 and David Wendel had a 79 for Notre Dame at the New Trier Regional at Winnetka Golf Club. Jake Peiser had a 79 and Skylar Le

Vinde added an 81 for the Wolves. At the Hersey Regional at Old Orchard, Tim Zelek fired a 73, Michael George had a 76 and Joe Tonioni added an 82 to advance. •In 1A, Northridge Prep advanced to sectionals out of the Seneca Regional. Paul DiFranco shot a 75, Will Lyon had an 84, Martin Burch had an 86 and Michael DiFranco and Hector Guerra each had an 88.

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Illinois businesses warned of statewide corporate scam Firm called Illinois Council for Corporations is soliciting $125 for annual report fee Illinois businesses are the target of a new scam that attempts to confuse the business owner about state law, according to a news release from Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White and Illinois Attorney General Lisa Madigan. A firm called Illinois Council for Corporations is contacting Illinois businesses in an attempt to collect a $125 fee to fill out a corporation’s “Annual Minutes Records Form.” The Illinois Business Corporation Act does not require corporations to file a “Minutes Records Form” or pay such a fee with the state or any private entity. “This bogus firm is sending out a form that looks similar to the secretary of state’s annual report form,” White said. “We are concerned that companies are filing the form and paying the $125 fee because they believe they are filing their annual report with us, as required by law.” The secretary of state said

there is no fee due to the state for annual minutes. The annual report fee is normally the only fee a corporation would pay to the Secretary of State Business Services Department. Illinois corporations should be on alert for this and other similar attempts to confuse Illinois business owners about state law. White said corporations should not reply to the solicitation, adding that business owners who believe they’ve been targeted by this scam file a complaint with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office. “Posing as government officials is a tactic frequently used by scammers, so it’s important that business owners be vigilant,” Madigan said. “If business owners are asked to submit fees and forms they are unfamiliar with, I encourage them to first contact my office.” All of the Secretary of State’s Business Services forms are available on the website at www. cyberdriveillinois.com. For all other questions, call 217-7826961. If a business would like to file a complaint in relation to this solicitation, contact the Illinois Attorney General’s Office Consumer Fraud Bureau at 800-243-0618 or visit IllinoisAttorneyGeneral.gov.

Filipino-American group hopes to screen WWII documentary at library PBS documentary chronicles Raid at Cabanatuan By Igor Studenkov Bugle Staff

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Mariano Santos, publisher and editor of the Skokie-based Pinoy news magazine, hopes to screen a World War II documentary at the Morton Grove Public Library a day before Veterans Day. “Baatan Rescue” is a PBS documentary that chronicles the Raid at Cabanatuan – a 1945 mission where American army rangers and Filipino guerrillas worked together to rescue 513 prisoners of war from the Cabanatuan Japanese prison camp. Santos wanted to show the documentary to honor Filipino soldiers involved and bring more public attention to the raid. On Oct. 8, Santos approached the Morton Grove Public Library Board of Trustees to ask permission to screen the documentary Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. Library Director Debra Stombres told him that library staff handles scheduling and she wasn’t sure whether there would be room for the screening. Stombres said she would put Santos in touch with the staff members in charge of scheduling to see if they could work something out. During World War II, Japanese forces occupied the Philippines, which was then an American colony. The U.S. and Filipino soldiers captured during the invasion were marched to Camp O’Donnel prison camp in what became known as Bataan Death March, where nearly a third of POWs died

due to disease, hunger and torture. Many of those prisoners wound up in Cabanatuan prison camp. By the end of 1944, American forces set out to recapture the Philippines. Fearing for the safety of Cabanatuan prisoners, leaders of the 6th U.S. Army Ranger Battalion and local guerrilla armed forces executed a risky rescue plan and successfully saving all but two of the prisoners. Library trustee Mark Albers said his late father actually contributed to the raid. “My father [transported] the rangers that did it,” he said. “He brought those rangers in.” During the meeting, Santos summarized the history behind the raid and said he hoped to screen the documentary and host a discussion afterward. With the number of living World War II veterans dwindling, Santos said recognizing their accomplishments is increasingly important. “The veterans are in the winter of their years,” he said. “Many feel that this is a nice way to show our appreciations.” Village of Morton Grove Trustee Ed Ramos, the village’s first Filipino-American trustee, came to the meeting to show his support. Jun de Guia, the Chicago-area coordinator for Gawad Kalinga USA, a charitable organization that builds housing for the Phillipines’ poor, also attended the meeting. Stombres said she was not sure whether the library would have room to host the screening, but staff would try to accommodate the request. “It’s possible that we can squeeze you in,” she said. “I have to first see whether the room is available. We’ll contact you soon.” Santos said he and other members of area’s FilipinoAmerican community would

handle the advertising if the request is approved.

Craft Beer Tasting The Morton Grove Public Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously to give the Morton Grove Public Library Foundation a go-ahead to host a beer tasting event in the building next month. The “Flight Nite at the Library” event is scheduled for Nov. 7 at 7 p.m. Guests will be able to sample a selection of craft beers and ciders, with a “beer expert” guiding the tasting. Advance tickets cost $25, and tickets purchased at the door go for $30. All proceeds will go toward matching grant funds the library is using to make the Baxter Hall Auditorium compliant with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Alcohol is not permitted inside the building, but Frank Tennant, attorney for the Morton Grove Library, said the policy only to regular business hours.

Naming rights policy The Morton Grove Public Library Board of Trustees voted unanimously to adopt a naming rights policy. According to library Director Debra Stombres, the library never had one before. Earlier this year, the library quiet room was named in honor of Mary Helen Slater, and the staff realized that there should be a policy in place. The naming rights policy states that the board will be able to recognize people who positively contributed to the library or who donated their time or money to the library. However, the policy notes that merely giving donations doesn’t entitle one to get anything named after them. Every proposal would be decided by the board on a case-by-case basis. The board reserves the right to revoke the name if the spaces in questions are “eliminated” or change function enough to render the name obsolete. They can also revoke the name is the individual or corporate entity in question does something that conflicts with library values or otherwise taints the library’s reputation by association. The naming rights automatically expire after 30 years.

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Supervisor, trustee honored by area realty association Township supervisor receives association’s Distinguished Service Award The North Shore Barrington Association of Realtors recognized Niles Township Supervisor Marilyn Glazier and Trustee Donald Gelfund at its recent installation event. Glazer, whose realty career spans more than 40 years, received

the association’s Distinguished Service Award. The North Shore Barrington Association of Realtors will also name its conference room after Glazer. A resident of Skokie, Glazer is the owner of Marilyn D. Glazer, Realtor and Glazer Enterprises, Inc. She began serving as a Niles Township trustee in 2005 and was appointed supervisor in 2014. Gelfund was recognized for 25 years as a member of the North Shore Barrington Association of Realtors. The second-term trustee is a realtor with Re/Max Villager in Glenview. He lives in Lincolnwood.

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Niles Township Trustee Donald Gelfund, left, and Supervisor Marilyn Glazer were honored by the North Shore Barrington Association of Realtors at its recent installation event.

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Forcing little brother to grow up When I help people, I have the benefit of them calling in and actually looking to me for help Dear Dave, I’m having issues with my youngest brother, and I need some advice. He’s 25, divorced and has two kids. He only wants to play dad when it’s convenient for him, and he’s very irresponsible with money as well. Our parents passed away a

irresponsible behavior when you’re around him. You might even look for opportunities to use yourself as an example. Point out few years ago, so this leaves areas in your life where me to be the big brother you made mistakes in the and dad at the same time. past and how you fixed I worry about him, but I’m the problems. But to go not sure how to help him out and directly intervene grow up. Any advice? in his life, trying to force Jeremy him to be a man, would Dear Jeremy, be a tough thing to pull Dave Says One of the bad things money advice by off. dave ramsey about these situations is When I help people watching people you love on my show, I have the do stupid things to themselves and benefit of them calling in and the people around them. And I don’t actually looking to me for help. know that there’s really a lot you can These people actually care about do without becoming the enemy what I think. I don’t just walk up to some degree. You can always try to folks and say, “You know, what to hold him to a higher standard you’re doing there is really stupid. and refuse to tolerate immature, Let me fix you.” I think that’s kind

of the situation you’re in right now. I would also begin to pray for him, and ask God to bring people into his life who will have a positive impact. You never know what might happen, and asking Him for help is never a bad idea. Who knows? He might even start dating some strong, mature young woman who’ll jerk a knot in his tail and straighten him up! —Dave Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business, and CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8.5 million listeners each week on more than 550 radio stations. Dave’s latest project,EveryDollar, provides a free online budget tool. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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OCTOBER 15

End of Life Ethics. 7 p.m. at St. John Brebeuf Church, 8307 N. Harlem Ave., Niles. This free event is part of the SJB 2015-16 Speaker Series, held in the Rev. Thomas P. May Ministry Center. Speaker: Deacon Mariusz Kosla. For more information, call 847-966-8145 or visit www. sjbrebeuf.org.

OCTOBER 16

Monsters Ball. 6 to 8:30 p.m. at the Niles Park District’s Howard Leisure Center, 6676 Howard St. 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, so register early. For families, ages 3 and up. Fee: Resident: $15/per person; Non-Res $18/per person. For more information or to register, call 847-967-6633 or visit www.nilesparks.org.

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. As the last day, the market will include a Halloween Costume Contest. Time Matters: A Women’s Retirement Outlook. 9:3010:30 a.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St. 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. He’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. For 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. Conversation with Holocaust Survivors from the Netherlands. 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. Ambassador Fay Hartog-Levin, child of Holocaust Survivors from Enschede, Netherlands, moderates a discussion with survivors. Free with Museum admission.

OCTOBER 19

Yoga for Kids. 4:30-5:15 p.m. at Niles library. Join us the third Monday of each month to learn yoga poses and breathing techniques and feel relaxed and energized afterward. No experience needed. Please bring a large bath towel with you and wear comfortable clothes. Caregivers need to stay in the room with children through grade 2. For ages 4 and up.

OCTOBER 21

Battle of the Books. 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Niles library. Join your school’s Battle of the Books team and compete at the Niles Public Library. Students should contact their school to find out how to get on a team. All competitors and their families are invited to a ceremony to honor the winning team and meet a guest author.

OCTOBER 24

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.

No refunds! Fee: Res $10; Non-Res $12.

OCTOBER 26

Bubble and Squawk Cookbook Discussion. 7-8 p.m. at Niles library. Ever wonder if a cookbook is right for you? Every other month we will have a discussion on a cookbook. Choose a recipe from a book selected, make the recipe and bring the completed dish to the discussion. The night of the discussion we will sample the dishes and discuss the recipes and the book. Participants must bring a dish to participate. Copies will be available at the third floor Adult Services desk. This month we are doing SemiHomemade Comfort Food by Sandra Lee.

OCTOBER 29

Halloween Happening. 2:30 p.m. at Niles library. Make spooktacular treats before you watch the horror flick, The Ring, from 4-6 p.m. For grades 7-12. Make a Cat Teepee. 3-5 p.m. at Niles library. Learn sewing basics by making a cat teepee for your feline friend on National Cat Day. Niles Library cardholders only. Abbott & Costello Meet Frankenstein screening. 7:30 at the historic Pickwick Theatre in Park Ridge. There will be a special introduction prepared by Chris Costello, Lou Costello’s daughter. The event will offer a screening of the 1934 Popeye cartoon “Shiver Me Timbers!” and a costume contest for all kids 12 and under (with some “Universalthemed” prizes). Admission is $8/$6 seniors 60+ (advance tickets online or at the box office) or $10/$7 on the day of the show.

OCTOBER 31

IceLand Scary Skate. 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. at IceLand, 8435 Ballard Road, Niles. Celebrate Halloween at IceLand with on ice games and prizes. Gift bags to the first 50 children. Costume judging contest with prizes. Fee: $5, Skate Rental $3.

Halloween Parade & Party. 9:30 a.m. kick off, event is from 10 a.m. to noon. Get your costume ready for the annual Halloween Parade and Party. Join us for a bewitching stroll from Oak Park (Main Street and Ottawa) to Grennan Heights. Once at Grennan Heights there will be ghouly games, ghastly goodies, and spooky surprises! Please register early for this popular event. Age: children up to sixth grade. Registration required.

Testimony and Tikkun Olam: the movement to end gender-related violence. 2 to 4 p.m. at Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center, 9603 Woods Drive, Skokie. Anne K. Ream, the founder of The Voices and Faces Project, and author of Lived Through This: Listening to the Stories of Sexual Violence Survivors focuses on six extraordinary women and men

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from across the globe who are using their own stories to challenge legal and social responses to gender-based violence. During this innovative photographic program, Ream considers the ways that testimony can break through ideological barriers, explore the role that social and news media are playing in sharing Survivor stories and speaks to a growing body of research that establishes the links between sharing testimony and healing from trauma. A response panel will follow the lecture and includes: Dr. Danny M. Cohen, author and Assistant Professor of Instruction at Northwestern University School of Education and Social Policy; Dr. Gayla Ruffer, Founding Director, The Buffett Institute for Global Studies at Northwestern University; and Leslie Thomas, Founder, Art Works for Change. Free with Museum admission.

NOVEMBER 6

Knights of Niles Chess Club. 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Niles library. Drop in Fridays to learn the exciting game of chess. Mr. Chris is available to work with novices and experienced players alike.

NOVEMBER 7

Flight Nite at the library. 7 to 9 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. $25 Advanced tickets, $30 at the door. Support the library while you sip samples and learn about craft beer and cider at this unique after-hours even. A beer expert will guide you through a delicious and informative tasting experience and answer all your beer-related questions. Don’t miss this fun opportunity to mix, mingle and try a new brew at the library.

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Ways to lend a helping hand to seniors

Giving back to seniors in your town or city is another way to strengthen your community Men and women looking to give back to their communities can do so in various ways. Some might coach youth sports teams, while others might organize food and clothing drives for the less fortunate. Giving back to seniors in your town or city is another way to strengthen your community. Many seniors maintain their independence long past retirement age, but some may need a helping hand as they get older. The following are a handful of ways you can improve the quality of life of seniors in your community.

Deliver meals Seniors who are confined to their homes typically need to have their meals delivered to them. Men and women looking to help seniors can volunteer to work with their local Meals on Wheels program. Meals on Wheels boasts a national network of more than 5,000 independently run programs, and these programs rely on more than two million volunteers to deliver nutritious meals to seniors with limited mobility. The need for volunteers to help seniors figures to grow in the coming decades, as Meals on WheelsAmericanotesthatthepercentage of the population that qualifies as seniors will grow from 18 percent in 2010 to 26 percent by 2050.

Help around the house The work required to maintain a home is considerable no matter a person’s age, but that task is even more difficult for seniors. Even the healthiest seniors may not have the mobility or physical strength required to keep up with household chores. Offering to help a senior maintain

Slowiak Dorothy Slowiak, nee Samojla, age 88; beloved wife of Ted; loving mother of Kathy (James) Mandarino, Karl (Stacie) and Jim (Debbie) Slowiak; cherished grandmother of Lauren, Kyle and Michael Mandarino, Karlie and Roy, Slowiak and Nicholas (Michelle) Slowiak and Samantha (Cody) Mickowski; and dear great grandmother of

his or her home is a great way to improve their quality of life. Visit an elderly relative or neighbor and offer to mow their lawn, take out their garbage or perform another task they might find challenging. Performing a few chores around a senior’s house won’t take long, but such gestures can have a big impact on seniors’ lives.

Invite seniors over for dinner Many seniors suffer from feelings of isolation, which can contribute to depression. Families are now more geographically diverse, and a senior’s children and grandchildren may not live nearby. In such cases, it’s easy for seniors to grow lonely and feel isolated from their communities. Inviting seniors over for a weekly dinner or to backyard social gatherings can help them maintain a connection to their communities and reduce their feelings of isolation. Extending such invitations also provides a great way for parents to instill in their children a respect for and appreciation of the elderly.

Arrange transportation for seniors who no longer drive Many seniors stop driving when they realize their skills behind the wheel have diminished. But even though they may relinquish their drivers’ licenses, seniors still need to keep their doctor’s appointments and get out of the house. Speak with your neighbors who also want to help seniors to arrange transportation for those who can no longer get themselves around town. Explain to seniors’ physicians when you or your neighbors are most available to get seniors to their appointments. In addition, offer to drive seniors to the grocery store when making your own shopping trips.

McKayla and Kane. Visitation was Oct. 7 from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Funeral was Oct. 8 at 9:15 a.m. to St. John Brebeuf Church Mass at 10 a.m. Interment St. Adalbert Cemetery. For more information, call 847-9667302 or sign the guest book at www.skajafuneralhomes.com.

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AARP event helps answers questions prior to the Oct. 15 start of the open-enrollment period By andrea earneSt BugLe Staff

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Medicare open enrollment begins this week, and individuals who are new to the federal health insurance program have likely spent the last several weeks doing their research. To help ease concerns and answer questions, AARP Illinois recently gave an overview of the Medicare program and coverage options during a Medicare 101 event in Shorewood. Attendees to the Oct. 6 event were able to find out more about Medicare and ask questions about the federal health insurance program, which is available to people over the age of 65 and younger individuals with certain disabilities or end-stage renal disease. Medicare open enrollment runs Oct. 15 through Dec. 7. During this time, eligible people can browse Medicare’s new benefits, make changes to their coverage or enroll in a plan. Courtney Hedderman, associate state director for AARP Illinois, gave an overview of the Medicare program, which she said can seem scary to people who aren’t familiar with its benefits. Once you get it down, however, she said it’s a great program. Hedderman explained that Medicare does not cover everything, including monthly premiums, deductibles, coinsurance or co-payments, but added that its main coverage options do cover a significant amount of healthcare costs. Medicare offers several coverage plans, which include Part A (hospital insurance), Part B (medical insurance) and Part D (prescription drug coverage). Part A helps cover inpatient hospital care, and also includes hospice and home healthcare and some skilled nursing facility care. “Hospice is something that

Medicare does cover completely,” Hedderman said. Hedderman explained that the monthly premium for Part A, saying that if someone has worked more than 40 quarters of work, their monthly premium is free. “For someone who has a work history, Part A is free, they’re paying no premiums at all,” she said, adding that someone with little work history could pay up to $400 a month for Part A coverage. Part B covers medical care, including a portion of doctor visits, outpatient hospital services, certain home health services and Medicare-approved preventive services. For Part B, there is a standard premium of $104.90 per month. For those individuals who earn more than $85,000 and couples who earn more than $170,000, the monthly premium will be higher than the standard premium. Medicare’s prescription drug coverage, or Part D, offers different tiers of coverage, each with its own list of covered brand-name and generic prescription drugs. The plan places drugs into tiers, and each tier has a different cost. Hedderman explained that tier one is brand-name drugs, and tier four is generic drugs. She said people enrolled in Part D pay monthly premiums and co-pays range from $5 to $35. “The more money you make, unfortunately, is going to cost you in the sense of the premium,” Hedderman added. One resident in attendance asked if Medicare would let you know when you’re getting close to the “doughnut hole,” a term used to describe a gap in coverage that comes with basic Part D plans. When the cap is reached, the beneficiary must pay out of pocket for prescriptions. Hedderman said Medicare would notify the policyholder, and added that prescription saving programs through pharmacies

could help cover these gaps. Another person in the audience asked Hedderman if it was necessary to enroll in Part D if they don’t take any prescription drugs. She said that many people do not originally enroll in a drug plan but add it to their coverage when they needed medication. This, she said, is a mistake. “There is a penalty when someone doesn’t enroll when they’re eligible,” Hedderman said.

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Part A helps cover inpatient hospital care, and also includes hospice and home healthcare and some skilled nursing facility care. Part B covers medical care, including a portion of doctor visits, outpatient hospital services, certain home health services and Medicareapproved preventive services.

And that penalty is not only assessed the year the person enrolls, but for the remainder of their life. “When you’re eligible, you must sign up,” Hedderman added. “Whether you take a lot of prescription drugs or not.” Additionally, U.S. News and World Report reports that 65-yearolds must enroll in Medicare to

avoid a penalty, even if they delay Social Security. The article states that failing to enroll in Medicare during the initial enrollment period will result in a 10 percent increase in Part B premiums for every year you delay enrolling. The organizers of the event also handed out brochures warning against healthcare scams. According to the document, law enforcement has already spotted scammers claiming they were with the government who are going door-to-door and selling fake insurance plans. Telemarketers also could seek personal information to send a “national health insurance card.” The document states that these pitches are scams and are designed to trick people into losing money or to steal their identity. Individuals can report scams and frauds through several sources, including the Federal Trade Commission at www.ftc. gov/complaint.

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