NEIGHBORS MAGAZINE AUGUST 2010

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open arms The Joanne Zelten Foundation Resale Shop in

Stone Park helps honor a memory and comfort the suffering

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tina valentino I have held many things in my hands, and I have lost them all; but whatever I have placed in God's hands, that I still possess.

—Martin Luther

Down the drain.

You won’t find any coverage of the recent flooding in this issue and some may consider that journalistic malfeasance on my part. I could blame it on the economy and lack of staff; or the simple fact that I was too busy crying in my own flood water to traipse around the suburbs trying to interview and photograph neighbors in varying degrees of devastation. I don’t believe I would have accomplished much except to intrude on their grief as they pondered the shock and enormity of their losses.

Loss of possessions is a relative thing. For some, losing money or power or control leads people to contemplate suicide. For others, the loss of hard-earned appliances like a washer, dryer, hot water tank or freezer in four feet of water or sewage is staggering, particularly as insurance companies are “bailing” on policies and paychecks barely cover groceries and some bills let alone catastrophic replacement costs. For me, the loss was mainly emotional. Seeing the water-logged wooden box of my grandmother’s blurred handwritten recipes; the now defunct baking timer that I stared at during most of my childhood while the cookies she made for me were in the oven; the Christmas ornament that I made in kindergarten (which my grandfather and I cherished like gold bullion for more than four decades); and an entire career of photographs and images that I believed were safely stored away literally going down the drain defies being listed on a FEMA form. Floating audio tape of me reciting the “Our Father” doesn’t even warrant the least bit of sympathy from those neighbors who were evacuated by rescue boat and forced to seek shelter elsewhere. Loss, to any extent, is just a brutally unfair part of life.

After all the bleach, Advil and chiropractic adjustments, claim forms, credit card debt and piles of black trash bags are behind us, we must consider the words of John Ruskin: “Every increased possession loads us with new weariness.” And we must always remember that there are worse things. In the midst of the flood ordeal, I found great inspiration from Facebook friends, of all places. An angry line or two at Mother Nature, a profound quote, an offer to help from someone who hardly knows me—sustained me. And my Facebook friend Jon helped put things in perspective when he posted this message: “Lindsay Lohan, 24, gets her name and face all over the news because she went to jail. Justin Allen, 23, Brett Linley, 29, Matthew Weikert, 29, Justus Bartett, 27, Dave Santos, 21, Chase Stanley, 21, Jesse Reed, 26, Matthew Johnson, 21, Zachary Fisher, 24, Brandon King, 23, Christopher Goeke, 23 and Sheldon Tate, 27, are all Marines that gave their lives for you this week.” Let’s not forget Lance Cpl. Frederik E. Vazquez, 20, of Melrose Park.

Stack high, pray for those who are truly suffering and heed the words of Bias, one of the Seven Sages of Greece: The wise man carries his possessions within him.

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Pick up a copy (or an extra copy) of at any of our growing list of drop sites: BELLWOOD ■ NEW! West Suburban Senior Services Center on Bohland ■ Pan American Bank ■ The Boys & Girls Club ■ Mickey’s Drive-In ■ Gioacchino’s Ristorante ■ Bellwood Village Hall ■ Lezza Spumoni & Desserts ■ Currency Exchange on Mannheim ■ Center at Stevenson Park BERKELEY ■ J-K Restaurant ■ Berkeley Public Library ■ Berkeley Finer Foods ■ Berkeley Village Hall BROADVIEW ■ Dunkin Donuts on Roosevelt ■ State Rep. Karen Yarbrough Office ■ Loyola Dialysis Center ELMWOOD PARK ■ NEW! Caroline’s Day Spa ■ NEW! Bacci Pizzeria ■ Tease Beauty Lounge ■ Rep. “Skip” Saviano District Office ■ Spizzico Pizza & Pasta ■ Señor Jefe Mexican Grill ■ Elmwood Park Library ■ Elmwood Park Village Hall ■ Elmwood Park Parks & Recreation FOREST PARK ■ Ed’s Foods ■ Forest Park Library ■ Forest Park National Bank ■ Forest Park Community Center ■ Starship Restaurant FRANKLIN PARK ■ NEW! Villa Brunetti VB To Go ■ Vintage Attic Resale Shop ■ Smart Wash Laundromat ■ Odie’s BBQ, 25th & Grand ■ Franklin Park Public Library ■ Park District of Franklin Park ■ Franklin Park Village Hall ■ Leyden Township Offices ■ Leyden Community Center HILLSIDE ■ NEW! EST, on Elm just off Wolf ■ St. Domitilla Catholic Church ■ Leamington Foods-outside ■ Hillside Public Library MAYWOOD ■ NEW! Maywood Market ■ Maywood Village Hall

■ Maywood Public Library ■ NEW! Maywood Multi-Purpose Building on 5th Avenue ■ NEW! United Storage, 1st & Lake ■ St. Eulalia Catholic Church MELROSE PARK ■ NEW! Melrose Park Village Hall ■ NEW! Pan American Bank ■ Maywood Park Race Track ■ Monkey Island on Armitage ■ Westdale Park District ■ Westlake Community Hospital ■ Sorrento’s Village ■ Gottlieb Memorial Hospital ■ Gottlieb Health & Fitness Center ■ Melrose Currency on Broadway ■ Caputo Cheese Market ■ Danny’s Cafe ■ Aspire Resale Shop NORTHLAKE ■ NEW! EconoLodge at Victoria’s ■ NEW! Cochiaro’s Pizza ■ NEW! Northlake Public Library ■ Villa Scalabrini Home for the Aged ■ Casa San Carlo NORTH RIVERSIDE ■ North Riverside Public Library ■ North Riverside Village Hall OAK PARK ■ NEW! Rush Oak Park Hospital ■ NEW! The Carleton Hotel ■ Barbara’s Book Store ■ Oak Park YMCA ■ Oak Park Public Library RIVER FOREST ■ Trailside Museum ■ TCF Bank in River Forest ■ Whole Foods ■ River Forest Library RIVER GROVE ■ NEW! River Grove Public Library ■ River Grove Village Hall ■ River Park Moose Lodge ■ Bargains in a Box SCHILLER PARK ■ Marathon Station, 25th & Irving ■ Jay’s Beef, Schiller Park ■ Super Low Foods, 25th Avenue STONE PARK ■ NEW! Jay’s Pharmacy on Mannheim ■ JZF Resale Shop on Mannheim WESTCHESTER ■ NEW! Westchester Village Hall ■ Westchester Public Library

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ON THE COVER: Even young Susan and Mikey Riccio of Melrose Park volunteer at the Joanne Zelten Resale Shop at 1521 N. Mannheim (just north of Lake Street on the east side of the street) in Stone Park, encouraging other children to donate a stuffed animal and take a stuffed animal. For more on the Zelten Foundation, turn to page 6.

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oanne Zelten was an instrument of peace during her life as a compassionate nurse at Rush Medical Center for more than 30 years; as someone who seized every opportunity to commune with Nature; and, as a steadfast, courageous and comforting friend to many until her untimely death from lung cancer in 2006 at the age of 52.

In the four years since her death, Joanne continues to be an instrument of peace. Though blurred by grief, Donna Riccio of Maywood forged ahead with focus. “Joanne touched everyone in some way and you were a better person for knowing her,” explained Riccio, who promptly established The Joanne Zelten Foundation in 2007, a not-for-profit organization providing a home to cancer patients and their families during the critical time of treatment and healing. The mission of The Zelten Foundation Home, located in Oak Park, is to help the neediest families who are battling cancer through housing, meals, education and transportation when they need it most.

Working through the American Cancer Society, Riccio takes on some of the worst-case scenarios and serves as the only completely free avenue of support for patients on their hopeful road to recovery.

The Foundation, supported in past years through casino nights and a 5K Walk among other events, faced fundraising hardships in the changing economy. As friends, family and co-workers learned of the Zelten Home, they wanted to give—but just didn’t have much money. Donations of furniture, electronics, kitchen items, books, clothing and seasonal decorations abounded. The influx of high-quality items caused a dilemma. “We would have to turn away so many wonderful items from so many good and generous people or, I wondered, if we couldn’t resell it to help generate the funds needed for the Foundation.” A spacious and convenient location at 1521 N. Mannheim Road became The Joanne Zelten Foundation Resale Shop in April 2010 and, in a few short months, the 5,000 square-foot shop has filled up with treasures from exceptional furniture, toys, hard-to-find items, sports equipment, bikes and even a candy corner for those who visit. “We have accumulated some well taken care of items that is really just a reflection of the quality of the people who are giving to us. They must really have good thoughts when they donate because we are always amazed at what is dropped off and what we pick up.” Keeping prices low helps “blow out volume” while antique dealers have become frequent customers as the shop often houses some prized possessions—including the oversized benches that were a familiar sight at Kiddieland until it closed last October.

Unlike most resale shops, Riccio and her volunteer staff are always willing to negotiate a price. New campaigns such as Saturday Bag Day, where customers are supplied with a bag and are encouraged to fill the bag with clothing and pay only $10; and, the Bring An Animal, Take An Animal” program invites children who donate a stuffed animal to choose one from

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story continued on page 40 Pictured, top photo, Vicki Riccio works on a display for the upcoming Halloween and autumn season; middle photo, Margie Arnold, Foundation Secretary and Director of Instruction at Bushwood Golf Practice Center in Maywood, sorts through some of the impressive, donated golf equipment; at left, Denise Riccio, carefully stocks glassware, most of it selling for just a quarter.

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Maywood Farmer’s Market: Open every Saturday through Oct. 16 The Maywood Multi-Cultural Farmer’s Market, a collaborative effort by the Village of Maywood, Loyola Medical Center and Maywood Public Library, began on June 5.

The Market, which this year will be open every Saturday through October 16, will be held on the Maywood Library campus at 121 S. 5th Avenue from 8 am until 1 pm.

The Market will have vegetables, fruits, flowers as well as handcrafted items, baked goods and artwork. Also anticipated are health screenings, activities for youth and tips for providing healthy food and drinks for children.

Coordinators once again include Maywood resident Loretta Brown, local chiropractor Cynthia Winston and Lena Hatchett from Loyola Medical Center. Master gardeners from the University of IllinoisChicago volunteered last year and are expected to be on hand at the “help desk” again in 2010. For more information, call 865-8028.

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Save a life and give blood at Westlake on August 25

Sacred Heart All-Classes reunion set for September 25

Heartland Blood Centers will conduct a blood drive on Wednesday, August 25 from 11 am to 3 pm in the lower level conference rooms at Westlake Hospital, 1225 W. Lake, Melrose Park. Everyone who donates will get a coupon good for a free pint of Ben & Jerry’s ice cream!

Walk-ins are welcome. For more info, call 938-7670. Donors must be 17 or older, weigh at least 110 lbs. and be in reasonably good health. Eat and drink plenty of fluids such as water and juice before giving blood.

Sacred Heart School in Melrose Park’s All-Classes Reunion is Saturday, September 25th. Mass at 5 pm; 6 pm cocktails, 7 pm dinner; tour the classrooms and share memories with former classmates. Call 708-681-0240 for details or register at www.shsmelrosepark.com.

If attending, send payment by September 10 to Sacred Heart School, 815 N. 16th Avenue, Melrose Park and make checks payable to Sacred Heart PTO. Questions: email kenostkorner@gmail.com or reunion@shsmelrosepark.com.

BUY FRESH AT LOCAL FARMER’S MARKETS Forest Park. Get to know local farmers and food producers, shop for freshly-grown and prepared food, get knives sharpened and have a great time in Forest Park!

Every other Friday from 3:30 to 7:30 pm in the Howard Mohr Community Center parking lot at 7640 Jackson Boulevard, Forest Park thru October 22.

For a full market event schedule and more information, search for the “Forest Park Farmers Market” on Facebook or visit the Village’s website at www.forestpark.net.

North Riverside. The North Riverside Recreation Department hosts a Farmers’ Market on Saturdays, 8 am to 1 pm to October 30.

Located at the front of the Police Parking Lot, there is something for everyone—fresh fruits and vegetables (many are organically grown), eggs, flowers, plants, coffee and items sold by the farmers who produce them. Come over and check it out every week!

Hillside-Berkeley. Residents in and near the Hillside-Berkeley area can visit the Farmer's Market held on Tuesdays thru October located at 5555 St. Charles Road, Berkeley (near the Dollar General across from Republic Bank). Hours are 7 am to 1 pm.

Oak Park Festival Theatre presents Family Days Oak Park Festival Theatre presents two Family Days on Sunday, August 1 and Sunday, August 8 at 3:30 pm in Oak Park’s Austin Gardens. Especially for families, OPFT will have entertainment and activities suitable for kids ages 7 and up. Activities will include sword-fighting demonstrations; magical dress up; circus acts; a tour of the stage; face painting; and a very special performance of Shakespeare: Scenes, Sonnets and Songs at 4:30 pm on both days.

Admission price is $15 for adults and $10 for children. Visit the website at www.oakparkfestival.com for more information.

Oak Park Festival Theatre—Oak Park’s only Equity theatre and the Midwest’s oldest professional theatre performing the classics outdoors—continues its 36th year of theatrical excellence and providing Chicagoland with the greatest classical plays ever written. For more info, call 445-4440.

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August 2010 begins a new era for the Hillside Historical Society The renovations on the oldest house in Hillside, 700 N. Wolf Road (located across the street from the Memorial Park District Pool, where parking is available), will be open for visitors to view the old that has been blended with life as we know it today.

The first exciting event will be a "High Tea" with the great-great granddaughter of John Wolf, the first Mayor of Hillside (1906). Limited tickets are available for this event at $12 for Saturday August 14 at 3 pm.

An Artist Exhibition with featured artist Ron Strum (ronstrum.com) will help to celebrate the opening of this Historical Site. Oil paintings and illustrations will be on display to view and purchase. Music and raffles will make this evening memorable as well as a Wine and Cheese Gala on Friday September 17, 6-8 pm. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door.

All programs are at the Epcke-Glos-Schierhorn Historic Home, 700 N. Wolf Road, Hillside. For information and tickets call 708-449-6450 or 708-202-4311.

Volunteers are always welcome. Currently, the Historical Society has a need for someone interested in sorting postage stamps, and sorting historical documents. Call Carol at 708-202-4311 for more information.

Additionally, the Society is looking for historical pictures/information about Hillside. If you have something, please share with the Commission or allow members to copy for their files.

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Two Summer Concerts left in River Grove at the Gazebo

On Saturday, August 28, enjoy a funfilled day of excitement with your family at Six Flags Great America and Six Flags Hurricane Harbor at a special rate. Also, celebrate the new “Glow-in-the-Park Parade,” Kiddieland’s Little Dipper roller coaster and the new live-action adventure game MagiQuest. Tickets are $28 per person. Tickets are only available online.

Visit www.sixflags.com/greatamerica and use the promo code CHURCH. For more info, call 847-249-1952 or email SFGAMspecialevents@sixflags.com.

Village President Marilynn J. May and the Village of River Grove invite area residents to enjoy the last two performances of the Summer Concert Series: the August 4th concert by Hip Pocket and the August 11th concert by The Chicago Skyliners at the Gazebo in River Front Park located at Ditka Drive and Grand Avenue, just east of the Des Plaines River.

Concerts begin at 7:30 pm. Bring your chairs and relax. For more info, visit the website at www.vorg.us.

SUPPORT THE ITALIAN AMERICAN VETERANS MUSEUM DURING AUGUST The Italian American Veterans Museum and Library will hold two fundraisers during August. Purchase tickets for a Split the Pot raffle at $5 for one ticket, $10 for three tickets and $20 for seven tickets. First prize wins 25% of total sales; second prize wins 15% of total sales; an third prize wins 10% of total sales.

You can mail a check payable to Italian American Veterans Museum and mail it to 3800 Division Street, Stone Park, IL 60165. Payment must be received no later than Monday, August 23. Stubs will be mailed to you.

On Saturday, August 28 at 7 pm, enjoy an All-Star Review at Casa Italia Festival Center, 37th and Soffel in Stone Park with entertainment by Frank Pisani, Josie Falbo and Bob Centano and his AllStar Band plus sandwiches and beverages will be available. Visit the Italian American Veterans Museum from 5 to 6:45 pm.

Shuttle service will be available from the Festival Center to the Museum. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Gates open at 5 pm, rain or shine. To order tickets by mail, send a check made payable to Italian American Veterans Museum to 3800 Division Street, Stone Park, IL 60165. Payment must be received no later than Monday, August 23. Tickets will be held at the door. For more details, call 708-338-0696.

Literacy Volunteers hosts August tutor training at the Oak Park Library Literacy Volunteers Western Cook County will host its next Volunteer Tutor Training Workshop on August 24 and 26 from 6 to 9 pm; and on August 28 from 10 am to 4 pm at the Oak Park Library, 834 Lake Street in Oak Park.

Literacy Volunteers is a not-for-profit agency that trains volunteer tutors and matches them with an adult in need of literacy services. No teaching or second language experience is required. Our comprehensive training will allow you to work with an English as a Second Language, Basic Reading or GED adult learner.

Registration is required. The registration fee is $25. For more information, call 848-8499, send an e-mail to info@lvwcc.org or visit the website at www.lvwcc.org.

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Proviso Township Democratic Committeeman 2301 W. Roosevelt Road, Broadview We meet on 2nd Thursdays and 4th Saturdays of each month.

WEBSITE: www.karenyarbrough.com Email: kyarbrough@hds.ilga.gov

HILLSIDE-BERKELEY CHAMBER FOOTBALL MANIA BEGINS SEPTEMBER 9 If you like football, you’ll love FootballMania. Games begin September 9. Tickets must be purchased by September 7 to be eligible for all 17 weeks of play. Buy one $20 ticket and play all 17 weeks of the season.

Six prizes are paid weekly—four highest and two lowest scoring tickets win. Each ticket contains three random teams in each week of the season—a different set of teams each week. No two tickets have the same three teams in any given week. The total number of points scored by the three teams determines the value of the ticket.

All profits benefit the Hillside-Berkeley Chamber. For an order form, visit www.hillsideberkeleychamber.com to send an email or to call the office located at 4850 Butterfield Road in Hillside. Tickets will be mailed or delivered to you.

SPAGHETTI DINNER AND ENTERTAINMENT AT CASA SAN CARLO Casa San Carlo Retirement Community, 420 N. Wolf Road in Northlake, will host a delicious Spaghetti Dinner and Open House on Saturday, September 11 from Noon until 2 pm.

Plenty of fun, food and entertainment will be available. Free parking is also available and tours will be provided. Cost to attend is $8 for adults and $4 for children.

Casa San Carlo now has two affordable ways to move in, with new deposit and payment plans. Call today to learn more about Casa San Carlo’s more affordable options. It’s easier than ever to enjoy your new home. For more information, contact Casa San Carlo staff at 708-492-3535 or visit the website at www.casasancarlo.reshealth.org.

Casa San Carlo Retirement Community, which provides independent retirement living, is part of Resurrection Health Care, a family of health care services providing advanced medical care and exceptional customer service with compassion and hope. Resurrection Health Care is a not-for-profit Catholic organization sponsored by the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth and the Sisters of the Resurrection.

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ARTS AND CRAFT VENDORS WANTED FOR “TASTE THE FLAVOR OF OAK PARK” Arts and crafts vendors are still needed for the annual arts, crafts, food and music festival on Sunday, August 22 from Noon to 7 pm at Scoville Park, Oak Park Avenue and Lake Street.

Admission to the festival is free and proceeds benefit the American Knowledge Center and American Kids Reading and Spelling Clubs. For info on exhibit space, call 524-2415.

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AUGUST PROGRAMS AT TRAILSIDE The Trailside Museum is located at Chicago and Thatcher Avenues in River Forest. To pre-register for these programs, call 708-366-6530. Advanced registration is required for many programs so please check the listings. To receive Trailside’s monthly program schedule automatically by email, contact the Museum at trailsidemuseum@yahoo.com and type the words “Program Schedule” in the subject line.

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Nature-inspired stories, crafts and activities for ages 3-5 with an adult. $1 per child. Thursdays, August 5 and 19 at 10:30 am.

VOLUNTEER WORKDAY Help restore and beautify Trailside’s grounds and surrounding preserve. Call or stop in for more information.

Saturday, August 7.

THATCHER WOODS—A GREEN OASIS Enjoy a virtual hike through beautiful Thatcher Woods with a PowerPoint slide presentation by volunteer steward Victor Guarino. Learn about its geologic setting, natural history and its diverse landscapes and flora. For adults. Registration required.

Sunday, August 8, 1 pm.

ARACHNID EXPLORATION Spiders are everywhere! Learn about spiders, go on a spider hike and make a cool spider craft. For children with an adult, ages 8 and up. Registration required. Saturday, August 14, 1 pm.

MORNING FITNESS HIKE Take a brisk Naturalist-led 1-hour hike on scenic trails to see what’s happening in Nature this month. Adult program.

Dress for the weather and rough trails. Meet at the entrance of Trailside Museum. Saturday, August 21 at 9 am.

GLOBAL WARMING Learn what global warming is, why it is happening and what we can do about it. Presenter Kent Taylor has been trained by Al Gore and “The Climate Project.” He will show updated information from “An Inconvenient Truth” slide show and will answer your questions about global warming. Adult program. Registration required. Sunday, August 22, 1 pm.

BATS: NIGHT STALKERS Discover the hidden world of bats. Families will enjoy learning about these mysterious flying mammals then finding them outside using special equipment. Registration required.

Saturday, August 28, 7:30 pm.

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FOREST PARK LIBRARY Forest Park Public Library is located at 7555 Jackson Boulevard. Call 708-366-7171 or visit www.fppl.org.

Citizen Journalism. Monday, August 9 at 7 pm, learn how to contribute to Triblocal.com, where you’ll work side-byside with Triblocal.com’s editorial staff to produce the most comprehensive coverage for the community. Free. Register online at www.fppl.org or call 366-7171.

Trivia Night at the Beacon Pub. Wednesday, August 11 at 8 pm. Join Forest Park Librarians on the second Wednesday of each month at Beacon Pub, 101 Circle Avenue, to compete as teams of up to four to win great prizes. Free! No registration required.

Using Facebook and LinkedIn to find a Job. Tuesday, August 17, 7 pm, learn some of the basics about using social media to promote yourself and get an edge on your competition for that elusive job opening. Learn how to use these tools to market yourself, connect with employers and build a network of business contacts. Free. Register online at www.fppl.org or call 366-7171.

Twitter Workshop. Saturday, August 21, 9 am. From online marketing to celebrity-watching, the social networking tool Twitter is an important way to stay connected. Learn how to use it and what it can do for you in this beginner’s workshop. Set up an account and post your first tweet by the end of the class. Forest Park Library cardholders only. Free. Register online at www.fppl.org or call 366-7171.

Beginners’ Knitting Workshop. Sunday, August 29, 1 pm. Learn the basics with a pro—cast on (cable style), knit and cast off. Take away a square of knitting that is finished. Learn your new skills to knit a scarf, sofa pillow, washcloths, dishtowels or, with one or two seams, a ski hat, house slippers or vest.

Free. Register online at www.fppl.org or call 366-7171.

Book Discussion Groups. Check our Calendar of Events at www.fppl.org for upcoming titles. The Nonfiction Group meets the second Tuesday of every month at 7 pm in the Austin Meeting Room. The Speculative Fiction Group meets the second Wednesday of every month at 7 pm in the Forest Park Library Conference Room.

FRANKLIN PARK LIBRARY Located at 10311 Grand Avenue in Franklin Park; call the Library at 847-455-6016 with questions or visit online at www.franklinparklibrary.org.

Check out Discovery. Explore the Library’s collection with “Discovery,” a new way to explore. Try it out on the website at www.franklinparklibrary.org and type in the search box under “Find Books, Movies and Music.” Stop at the Reference Desk to learn more and to set up your own account. continued on page 18

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The Library. Fun and informative! from page 16

Quilters Circle. August meeting will take place on Wednesday, August 4 from 10 to 11:30 am.

Flicks at the Library. Tuesday, August 10 at 1:30 pm, watch “Crazy Heart.” Adults.

Book Discussion Group and Movie. August 24 at 6 pm. This month’s title is “The Other Boleyn Girl” by Philippa Gregory.

Computer Classes. Staff offers one-on-one tutorials on the basics of computing, internet and email and getting started with Word, PowerPoint and Excel. Classes are scheduled eight times each week; call to book your sessions.

Job Club. Saturday mornings at 9 am. Reference staff and fellow job seekers share ideas and offer moral support. Ask Tom about the new tutorial on internet job hunting.

Language Development for Bilingual Families.

ESL/Early Childhood Educator Megan Hillegass will speak to parents about ways they can use their home language to help ensure their children are ready for school. Parents with children entering school are encouraged to attend both sessions: August 19 at 7 pm and August 26, 7 pm.

Teen Mystery Surprise. Thursday, August 5 at 3 pm.

Story Times. Wednesday, August 4, at 3 pm for ages 3 and older.

Juggler. Friday, August 6, 3 pm.

Book Fun. Thursday, August 19, 4 pm. Stories and crafts for grades K and up.

Lapsit. Friday, August 20, 11 am. Bring the little ones for stories, playtime and more. For infants to age 3.

Magic Stories. Tuesday, August 24, 4 pm for all ages.

Babysitting Storytime. Friday, August 27, 11 am.

Designed for caregivers/babysitters/mom. Stories and crafts for children up to 5 years old.

NORTH RIVERSIDE LIBRARY The North Riverside Library is located at 2400 DesPlaines Avenue; call 447-0869 for details or stop by the Help Desk.

Registration is recommended, space is limited.

DOME of DOOM, Tuesday, July 27, 6 pm. Author James Kennedy brings the “Dome of Doom” to the library. For 5th grade and older. Registration not required. Costume prizes and raffles will be awarded.

Drop in story-time and craft or ages 12 months to 5 years with a parent/caregiver actively participating, Thursday, August 5 at 10:30 am.

Animals for Awareness Show. Wednesday, August 4 at 6:45 pm. All ages are welcome. Meet a kinkajou, hedgehog, skunk and snake. Donations of fresh canned vegetables or fruit for the animals are encouraged. Sign up—Space is limited.

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RIVER FOREST LIBRARY For more information on these and other upcoming River Forest Public Library programs, please call 708-3665205, stop in at 735 Lathrop Avenue or visit www.riverforestlibrary.org.

Adult Evening Book Discussion.

Wednesday, August 4, 7:30 pm. Discuss the book “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett.

Copies available at the Circulation Desk.

Friday, August 6, 1 to 3 pm, Miss Ellen’s Crazy Costume Caper for Kids.

Assemble your outrageous outfit, find a book to match your motif and have your picture added to the online photo album.

Monday, August 16, 7 pm, Pajama Story Time for ages 2-7 years old.

Wednesday, August 18, 2 to 4 pm. All ages Open Gaming. Kids under 10 must be accompanied by a caregiver age 12 or older.

Tuesday, August 24, 3:30 to 5 pm, Teen Mockinjay Release Party. Trivia, games, snacks and more for teens in grade 6 and up.

OAK PARK LIBRARY Many programs are free and open to the public. The Oak Park Library is located at 834 Lake Street. For more information or directions, call 708-697-6915.

Haki Madhubuti in Conversation with Kevin Coval August 26 at Unity Temple in Oak Park Poet Haki Madhubuti will hold a conversation on writing and poetry with

Kevin Coval on Thursday, August 26, at 7:30 pm at Unity Temple in Oak Park, 875 Lake Street, near the intersection of Oak Park Avenue and Lake Street. This event is co-sponsored by the Friends of Oak Park Public Library, Unity Temple Restoration Foundation, The Book Table and Midwest Media. Admission is $5.

Tickets can be reserved in advance at The Book Table, 1045 Lake or at www.booktable.net. A ticket entitles admission for one person, plus a $5 discount off the purchase of a book by Haki Madhubuti or Kevin Coval on the night of the event.

For this event, Haki Madhubuti will be in conversation with Kevin Coval. The focus will be on “Liberation Narratives: Collected and New Poems” (1966-2009) and his memoir, “Yellowblack: The First Twenty-one Years of a Poet’s Life.”

Kevin Coval is author of “Slingshots (A Hip-Hop Poetica),” named Book of the Year-finalist by The American Library Association, and his latest work, “Everyday People.” Coval has performed at universities, high schools and theaters on four continents in seven countries including The Parliament of the World’s Religions in Capetown, South Africa, The African Hip-Hop Festival: Battle Cry, Yale, Steppenwolf Theater, Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago, St. Xavier’s College in Bombay, India, and four seasons of Russell Simmons’ HBO Def Poetry Jam, for which he also serves as artistic consultant.

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Founder of Louder Than A Bomb: The Chicago Teen Poetry Festival, the largest youth poetry festival in the world, Coval is faculty at The School of the Art Institute in Chicago and Minister of Hip-Hop Poetics at The University of Wisconsin-Madison.

For over 10 years, Coval has been teaching hip-hop poetics in high schools and colleges around the country.

The Photography of Jason Dorsey; reception Saturday, August 8, 2:30 to 5 pm.

Dorsey’s work, “My Trigger, My Shutter,” is a collection of historical images (pictured above) during a combat tour in central Afghanistan’s Laghman Province in 2008-2009. Jason, a 28-year old photographer and Oak Park native, takes you on a photographic journey that will give you insight into the ravaged Taliban-engulfed country. The exhibit will be on display through August 31st.

Choose from 100,000 titles at 40th annual Oak Park Book Fair Friends of the Oak Park Library will host the Fair on Friday, August 7 from 6 to 10 pm (admission is $5). Sale continues on Saturday, August 8 from 9 am to 5 pm when admission is free.

Everything from fiction and biographies to business and art. This is one of the largest used book sales in the Midwest.

Hardbacks are $2; trade paperbacks, $1 and regular paperbacks, 50 cents.

Records, audiobooks, DVDs and CDs will also be available.

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BAG DAY EVERY SATURDAY! Fill our bag with clothing & take it home for $1000!

The Joanne Zelten Foundation Resale Shop is a thrift shop filled with treasures: clothes, housewares, electronics, furniture, decorations and much more. Proceeds from the Resale Shop help to support the expenses of the Joanne Zelten Foundation Cancer Home located in Oak Park.

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GOTTLIEB NEWS 701 W. North Avenue, Melrose Park 708-681-3200 • www.GottliebHospital.org Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, part of Loyola University Health System, is located at 701 W. North Avenue in Melrose Park. The Gottlieb Center for Fitness is located on the Gottlieb campus. Visit the website or call 450-5790 for more information on these and other programs.

GOTTLIEB BUS MAKES VISITS EASY The Gottlieb bus fleet offers door-to-door service for patients. Whether you are coming for one appointment or several, our experienced staff will assist you onto the comfortable bus, help with your seatbelt and make sure you arrive at the hospital and return to your home safely. To learn more, call (708) 681-3200, ext. 2198.

VISIT GOTTLIEB’S BOOTH AT “THE TASTE” Stop at Gottlieb’s booth during the Taste of Melrose Park, September 3-5 where staff will be passing out the “famous toothpick” and enter the raffle to win a Gottlieb Center for Fitness 9-month membership. Booth hours are Friday, 5 to 11 pm, Saturday, Noon to 11 pm and Sunday, Noon to 10 pm.

MENTION NEIGHBORS AND SAVE 15% Now is the perfect time to achieve your health and fitness goals. You can join the Gottlieb Center for Fitness (GCFF) for a value-priced, summer-only membership. The GCFF summer membership is perfect for many including students ages 15 years and older; visitors; teachers and warm weather residents.

The summer membership offers unrestricted use of the 55,000square foot facility including: Two pools, 100+ Cardio and Strength-training machines, 100+ group exercise classes weekly, indoor cushioned track, free supervised playroom for children ages 1-9, free parking. If you mention that you saw this offer in Neighbors, you will receive an additional $15 off any summer membership.

BE READY FOR WINTER Learn exercises to improve your balance and prevent falls and get ready to laugh at winter with Mike Ross, exercise physiologist and author of The Balance Manual. Call 450-5790 to join the series of eight half-hour sessions.

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Energy Testing, part of Energy Healing, is a technique used to assess the body to discover where energy may be blocked, reversed, scrambled or toxic. Create a plan designed to correct, and detoxify these energies to potentially help regain and maintain better health though positive energy flow.

30-Minute Energy Testing Sessions: $45 Non-members: $30 Members Sessions involve light touch while the client is fully clothed.

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This Month’s Flower Essence:

CHRYSANTHEMUM It’s said a single petal of this flower placed at the bottom of a wine glass will encourage a long and healthy life. So will a positive outlook on aging, which this flower essence helps to encourage.

Flower essences, an ancient form of healthcare, preserve the life force of flowers in water. They are used to prompt greater levels of health and well being in the user.

Rose Mattax Rose Mattax, MS LCPC, a psychotherapist since 1993, is a Certified Flower Essence Practitioner and founder of From The Heart Center in Forest Park. For a phone consultation or appointment, call 708.714.3200. Learn more about Rose and flower essences at www.RoseMattaxLCPC.com

So, baby boomer, how do you feel about getting older? I turn 54 this month and there’s a growing list of things I don’t like about it. My back is stiff in the morning and my knees feel as rusty as the Tin Man in the Wizard of Oz when he got caught in the rain. I still ride my bike but it seems no matter how much I work out, it’s harder to keep off weight. My lenses are so progressive Rush Limbaugh thinks they’re a national security threat. Worst of all, to quote Leonard Cohen, “I ache in the places where I used to play,” and to be honest with you, I don’t even want to play all that much anymore.

When it comes to growing older, I’d like to think I’m Garden Hardy. See, there are two kinds of Chrysanthemums in life.

my age, I will not say, “mum’s the word,” no matter how tempting. I refuse to be ashamed that I’m on my way to becoming an elder in my community. I relish the opportunity to be a repository of wisdom for the next generation! I didn’t always feel this way. In my twenties, greeting cards and novelty products that made fun of getting older made me laugh. In my thirties, the prospect of retirement and old age seemed as remote as a trip to the moon. When people told me in my forties I looked ten years younger, I was proud I had managed to beat the clock with all my clean living.

Then I hit fifty—at about 60 mph without a seatbelt—and things changed.

The mirror on the wall stopped telling me I was the most beautiful of all. In fact, what I saw in the mirror looked more like a deer

Mum’s NOT the Word One is Garden Hardy. Garden Hardies bloom well into late fall, gird their loins for our tough Chicago winters and can be counted on to return in the spring like a bunch of bubbly cheerleaders with their daisy-like pompoms of yellow, white, lavender, orange and red. Lately, though, I feel more like a day-old Exhibition mum.

Well, who wants to be an Exhibition mum anyway? Sure, you’re gorgeous for awhile—cascading artistically from baskets, exquisitely sculpted as topiary, trained into trees and colorful fans. But then you wake up in the morning with a hangover, wondering if it was worth it.

And then, before you know it, the bloom is off the bud, if you know what I mean.

You’ve seen better days.

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caught in the headlights. Me? Middle aged? I didn’t think I had a problem with it until my husband asked me once where I’d like to see myself in ten years. “Above ground,” was my reply.

On the other hand, I enjoy some of the benefits of middle age. I’m getting respect in my field. People look at me as if they think they ought to know me. I feel more confident and I care less what people think of me. When I’m around all those youngsters in their twenties and thirties, I see in their eyes what I am becoming...a wise, old sponge waiting for someone to squeeze me for some juicy bits of know-how.

Hugh Downs once said, “I liken aging to a piece of fruit. You can go from green to rotten without ever ripening and that’s tragic. It’s important to mature, to ripen. I suppose that’s what I hope for—that I continue to ripen until it’s my time to go.”

And I hope to bloom until it’s my time to go, as Garden Hardily as possible.

When you are looking for a great new home, with only a small one-time membership fee, look no further than Casa San Carlo Retirement Community. You can move right into one of our comfortable and cozy apartments, and your rent might be less than your old mortgage.

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• You won’t be hassled by utility bills or lawn care.

• You will find spiritual comforts as well.

And if you ever need additional care, we have Villa Scalabrini Nursing and Rehabilitation Center on our spacious campus. When you are looking for affordable and relaxed independent living, we have it all—for you.

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Latticini Kid Photo Contest at Caputo’s Wiscon Corporation and Caputo Cheese Market in Melrose Park invite area cheese lovers to submit their child’s photo in the Latticini Kid Photo Contest. Entry forms are available in the store located at 1931 N. 15th Avenue in Melrose Park. Store hours are Monday through Friday, 7 am to 6 pm, Saturdays from 7 am to 5 pm and Sundays from 8 am to 4 pm. Among the contest rules, the child must be 3 to 8 years of age and reside in the United States. Submit a standard 4x6 photograph of the child. The Caputo logo and at least one of the Caputo latticini products (Burrata, Nodini, Ovolini, Bocconcini, Cigliegini or Perlini) must appear in the photo. Send the photo via first class mail to Wiscon Corporation, Attn: Caputo Kid Photo Contest, 2050 N. 15th Avenue, Melrose Park, IL 60160.

Entries must be postmarked by Tuesday, August 31, 2010. No entries will be returned to entrants. Remember, the Caputo logo and cheese must appear in the ad or entrant will be disqualified. If the winner is from out of state, that winner will receive two round-trip plane tickets and a two-night stay at a designated hotel in “downtown Chicago.” The winner will receive $2,500 cash as well as $2,500 toward a 529 college fund and will be photographed in Chicago for Caputo’s latticini ad.

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When a patient is having a stroke, or other time-sensitive cerebrovascular emergency, every second counts. A new partnership between Gottlieb Memorial Hospital and Loyola University Medical Center in Maywood is ensuring that patients receive the best and fastest treatments possible. Gottlieb emergency department (ED) physicians use a telepresence robot to work in close collaboration with Loyola’s stroke specialists via a secure internet connection. Working with Gottlieb’s ED and neurology physicians, the doctors will diagnose and recommend treatments for strokes and other vascular brain disorders, such as aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations. The Loyola specialists will be immediately available via the robot.“The faster a patient is diagnosed and treated, the better the outcome. Our partnership with Loyola will help us provide our patients with the quickest treatments possible,” said Mark DeSilva, MD, medical director, ED of Gottlieb. The robot is equipped with a microphone and a full-color, high-definition camera. Test results and images such as CT scans can be instantly transmitted. Controlling remotely with a joystick, the Loyola neurologist will roll the robot to the patient’s side and operate the camera. The Loyola specialist can then see, hear and talk to the patient and the patient’s family, doctors and nurses. The specialist can even hear the patient’s heartbeat because the robot has its own built-in stethoscope. If given soon enough, an intravenous drug called tPA can stop a stroke by dissolving the clot and restoring blood flow in the brain. But, tPA is not appropriate for all stroke patients. Strokes also can be difficult to diagnose correctly. These and other factors can cause delays in treatment. By having immediate access to Loyola stroke specialists who have advanced training in tPA and other treatments, Gottlieb will be able to more rapidly diagnose and treat patients.“This remarkable technology will give our patients instant access to the expertise of one of the nation’s leading stroke centers,” said Dr. DeSilva. “We are cutting down the boundaries of geography and time.”

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Loyola specialists now at Gottlieb The Loyola University Health System-Gottlieb Memorial Hospital partnership means a deeper level of care for the entire family.

Loyola physicians in a broad range of fields now regularly see patients at the Melrose Park-based campus.

“Gottlieb offers patients the highest level of clinical expertise with the warmth and convenience of a community setting,” said Trisha Cassidy, president, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital.

Loyola specialties at Gottlieb include: • Adult and Pediatric Cardiology • Adult and Pediatric Otolaryngology • OB/Neonatalogy • Oncology • Orthopaedics • Plastic Surgery • Urogynecology • Vascular Medicine

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Patients give Emergency Dept. high scores The Emergency Department of Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park has been nationally recognized for the second year in a row for its commitment to providing excellent medical care. The Emergency Department staff was awarded the 2010 National Excellence in Healthcare Four-Star Award for overall quality care by Professional Research Consultants Inc. (PRC), a Nebraska-based independent customer and marketing research firm serving the health care industry. Patient satisfaction scores ranked in the top 25% of the PRC national client database. Each week, PRC contacts a random sample of patients who have utilized Westlake Hospital services and conducts a telephone interview to assess their satisfaction shortly after their hospital experience. The data is used to design ongoing improvements at the health care facility.

Steve Meeks, M.D., Medical Director of the Emergency Department at Westlake, said the entire Emergency Department team is a highly skilled group of clinicians who work diligently to provide the best medical care to everyone who comes through the ED doors. Pictured, left to right, Westlake Hospital Emergency Department leaders Andrea Saviozzi, R.N., Nurse Manager, and Steve Meeks, M.D., Medical Director, were joined by Chief Nursing Officer Jane Stenske, R.N. "I am certainly very proud of our staff," continues Dr. Meeks. "Ranking in the top 25 percent of emergency departments nationwide is quite an honor."

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Hundreds attend car show, many win merchant prizes On Sunday, July 25, Winston Plaza, located on the southwest corner of North Avenue and 9th Avenue in Melrose Park, hosted a Cruisin ‘N Groovin Car Show Super Event. Everyone and all vehicles were welcome to participate in the exciting show, which offered free registration, trophies, a 50/50 raffle, $1,000 in Winston Plaza merchant raffles plus activities for kids. Pictured are a few of the moments from the day, including Armando Iannelli, winner of a Best Buy netbook computer (left) with Carole Johannesen of Winston Plaza and Victor Roman from Best Buy. Winston Plaza will also be participating in the Taste of Melrose Park over Labor Day weekend. Visit the booth for activities and give-aways.

Winston Plaza was purchased by NewMark Merrill Companies and GMX Real Estate Group in 2007. As new property owners, the companies have developed an exciting plan to increase the aesthetic appeal and to promote a shopping center that is geared toward the surrounding community. In addition to physical changes, Winston Plaza ownership has implemented an extensive community outreach program, which includes yearround marketing events. For more information, visit www.winston-plaza.com.

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August events at Sorrento’s Enjoy a delicious meal at Sorrento’s in Melrose Park then experience the ultimate in gaming at Horseshoe Casino. For more details or to make a party reservation, call 847-455-9440 and ask for a manager.

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fifteen MINUTES The Illinois State Crime Commission has named Cook County Commissioner and Elmwood Park President Peter Silvestri as its Municipal Leader of the Year for 2010. The Commission cited Silvestri’s outstanding leadership in municipal and county government and his support of law enforcement issues.

As Elmwood Park President, Silvestri and the Board of Trustees have modernized the local police department through increased education requirements and extensive training in various areas such as drug and gang prevention and enforcement. The administration is also responsible for a modern facility with the latest equipment and vehicles.

As a County Commissioner, Silvestri was instrumental in establishing the recently-completed Cook Count Peace Officer’s Memorial, housed at the Cermak Woods Forest Preserve. Silvestri also recently co-sponsored a D.A.R.E. program at Wright College with Sheriff Tom Dart. “I am honored to receive the award,” Silvestri said, “and I pledge to continue working on issues that are supported by law enforcement.” The goal of the Crime Commission is to offer legislative solutions and assist law enforcement agencies to prevent crime in communities through awareness and activities.

SILVESTRI HONORED

Westlake Hospital physicians, leaders and staff joined together with their Melrose Park neighbors to celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel during a celebration mass on Friday, July 16 in the hospital chapel. More than 30 people packed into the small Chapel to listen to Reverend Claudio Holzer, C.S., Pastor of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Shrine and St. Charles Borromeo Church, share stories about the history and meaning of the spiritual day that has been celebrated in Melrose Park for 117 years.

Our Lady of Mount Carmel is a title given to Mary, the mother of Jesus, in honor of her having given the Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel to St. Simon Stock. According to tradition, the Blessed Virgin appeared to St. Simon Stock at Cambridge, England, on Sunday, July 16, 1251. In answer to his appeal for help for his oppressed order, the Carmelites.

Mary appeared to St. Simon holding Jesus in one arm and the brown scapular in her other hand. She said to Simon, “Take, beloved son, this scapular of thy Order as a badge of my confraternity and for thee and all Carmelites a special sign of grace; whoever dies in this garment will not suffer everlasting fire. It is the sign of salvation, a safeguard in dangers, a pledge of peace and the covenant.”

Reverend Claudio Holzer, C.S., and Teresa Nicodemo, Westlake Hospital Information Desk Receptionist and resident of Melrose Park, celebrate the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel at Westlake Hospital in Melrose Park.

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While a brief mention in the magazine hardly constitutes the fifteen MINUTES of fame they truly deserve, these amazing individuals are truly worthy of their neighbors’ applause for their extra effort—for inspiring us all to do more, give more, making our communities and the world a better place.

CARING FOR OTHERS SMARTBOX of Chicago, located in Melrose Park, an area leader in portable storage and moving solutions, is lending its “muscle” for the third consecutive year to help Chicago Cares. SMARTBOX is committing 10% of its new business revenue in August, September and October to support Chicago Cares. It will also provide the use of at least 25 portable storage units for various Chicago Cares events, as well as warehouse storage services at the company’s Melrose Park facility through 2010. “Chicago Cares addresses the city’s most pressing environmental, social and educational needs through inspired volunteerism,” said Katie Stearns, Director of Service Events. “We create, manage and lead 215 volunteer projects each month, meeting critical needs and strengthening our city.” For more information about “giving back,” visit the website at www.chicagocares.org.

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fifteen MINUTES Cristina Pruitt, 23, of Oak Park, went from 240 pounds to 130 with the Gottlieb Medical Weight-Loss Program, medically supervised by Richard Finegold, MD, a certified weight-loss specialist.

The 12-week program takes an integrated approach. “Individuals work with a physician, nutritionist and exercise physiologist one-on-one to replace bad habits with healthy ones,” said Dr. Finegold. “And individuals are carefully monitored and supported every step of the way.”

“At 22, I had a health scare and was told I was pre-diabetic,” she said. “That was my wakeup call to make some serious changes.” Wanting a comprehensive, doctorsupervised weight-loss program, she chose Gottlieb. “I learned how my body works. Through exercise and eating right, I lost 54 pounds in the first 12 weeks,” she said. Now, eight months later, the 5-foot, 10-inch elementary school teacher works out at the Center for Fitness at least three times per week.

“We started with cardio exercises and added something new each week to keep Cristina motivated,” said Benny Garcia, exercise physiologist. “The Gottlieb program put it all together for me and made it easy,” she said.

You can begin the program at any time that is right for you. At the meetings, you can hear stories about past participants who have lost significant amounts of weight—many have lost 100 pounds or more—and are keeping it off by practicing what they learned in the program. Reserve your spot by calling (708) 450-5790 and learn more at www.GottliebHospital.org.

“WAKE-UP” CALL

Cermak Plaza began its renaissance this past April with a groundbreaking to kickoff improvements to the shopping center’s parking lot, which included repaving, new lighting, land-scaping and the installation of traffic calming features. On July 15, a groundbreaking marked the beginning of the plaza’s second phase of redevelopment. The development team will now begin work on a façade overhaul along with the demolition of a vacant building to make way for a new anchor tenant at the Plaza. Michael Flight of Concordia Realty Corp., the property's manager, announced that two tenants have signed leases for the former Circuit City building, a lease is almost completed for the former Walgreens end cap, and a lease is only 30 to 60 days out for the anchor tenant. Additional information on the groundbreaking ceremony at Cermak Plaza in Berwyn, Illinois can be obtained through the Berwyn Development Corporation at 788-8100. The BDC is a not-for-profit membership organization that serves over 300 business and individual members. Pictured (left to right): Project General Contractor; Alderman Nona Chapman, 1st Ward; Mayor Robert J. Lovero; Michael Flight, Concordia Realty Corp. - Property Manager; Alba Lovero, BDC Board; and Alderman Raphael Avila, 7th Ward.

While a brief mention in the magazine hardly constitutes the fifteen MINUTES of fame they truly deserve, these amazing individuals are truly worthy of their neighbors’ applause for their extra effort—for inspiring us all to do more, give more, making our communities and the world a better place.

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Four generations of the SpiezioKrkoch family came together for Frank Spiezio’s 80th birthday recently. The families are wellknown to many who faithfully patronized “Chickie’s Store” which was located at 23rd and Augusta in Melrose Park for many years. The family also participates annually in the Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel procession.

Pictured above, front row, Frank Spiezio with “Chickie” Krkoch, (back row) Fred and Patti Krkoch, Christen and Brian Celler and baby Jake Celler.

60153 PASSION. INNOVATION. Maywood-based National Cycle proves E-Tracers and MonoTracers set the pace for the future Few people would guess that Maywood has a history of manufacturing, but back in the 1950s, the American Can Company, which occupied several city blocks, was the largest employer around. When the plant closed down in the late 70s, there was one manufacturer who stood its ground. A small, family-owned business founded in 1937 was quietly making its mark in the two-wheeled world of motorcycling. That business was the Nation’s Cycle Center.

Incorporated in 1974 under a new name, National Cycle quickly replaced the long defunct American Can Company as Maywood’s largest employer.

A lot has changed since then. A quick tour of National Cycle proves that when passion, innovation and technology combine, the results are undeniable. Currently, National Cycle holds more patents for the design and production of motor sport windshields than any other company in the power sports industry and makes the most widely-distributed windshields in the world.

Like other tried and true manufacturers, their long-term success is a story of perseverance. When the global economy turned south in 2007, National Cycle employed over 300 people. Now, after weathering the brunt of the storm, the number hovers at about 200. President, Barry Willey,

Pictured: Maywood Mayor Henderson Yarbrough in the driver’s seat; Barry Willey, President National Cycle Inc., Clerk Gary Woll and Village Manager Jason Ervin.

speaks of the harsher economic climate as an opportunity for leaders to emerge. “During the recession, we’ve been on the gas. We’re looking to expand our markets and reach out to customers who are unfamiliar with our products.” It is this forward-thinking that keeps National Cycle ahead of the curve. Looking ahead to the solutions that electric and alternative vehicles offer for the large majority of commuters on the road, National Cycle desires to bridge the gap between the car and the motorcycle. Leading this current of change along with NC is the Swiss engineering company, Peraves.

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Their alternative vehicles, the MonoTracer and their identical electric version, the E-Tracer, usher in a new era of the commuter vehicle. Currently, the E-Tracer has made its home at National Cycle where it awaits the second round of judging for the X Prize competition sponsored by Progressive Insurance in Michigan and the $10 million first place finish money.

Early on, Willey recognized Peraves’ potential to revolutionize how Americans thought about driving: “Electric vehicles have been talked about for a long time. If they’re going continued on page 38

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National Cycle’s capability to manufacture large, hardcoated and scratch resistant, polycarbonate windshields with their exclusive Quantum glazing is one reason why Willey remains optimistic about the company’s future: “Polycarbonate performs in a way that glass cannot; our products are a demonstration of technology, and we see definite prospects for National Cycle to enable this nascent sector of alternative transportation.”

The MonoTracer made its debut at the 2007 Geneva Auto Show, and in 2008, was declared by Time magazine as one of the best inventions of the year; it’s not hard to see why. The completely hand made units aim to revolutionize the typical commuter car. With a top speed of 155 MPH, a get up and go BMW K1200LT engine, and not to mention, a 52 degree lean angle, the jet inspired MonoTracer is impossible to dismiss. But here’s the best part, the MonoTracer easily achieves over 50 mpg with a cruising speed of 75 mph for an outstanding 600 mile range.If that sounds good, then get ready to have the dial turned up because the E-Tracer delivers even more. Covering a distance of 150 miles on a single hour’s charge, the fully enclosed cabin motorcycle packs a serious punch.

With performance and function in mind, the E-Tracer boasts statistics like 300 MPG, 0-60 in less than 4 seconds, and zero emissions. It’s powered by 120 kg of lithium ion cells that function at a 90% efficiency rate. Compared to modern cars which run at approximately 10% energy efficiency, the E-Tracers sits comfortably at the intersection between green and sexy.What truly sets the MonoTracer and its twin electric version, the E-Tracer, apart is its ingenious stabilizing system.

With the press of a button, the driver can deploy outriggers that serve to aid in difficult driving conditions like snow or dirt and simultaneously bring confidence to the non-motorcycling crowd. The extra set of wheels appear in less than half a second and retract just as fast. What will the cars of the future look like? It’s hard to place a safe bet, but one thing is sure, the future of transportation is bright in Maywood, IL. To be apart of the transportation revolution, contact 21stCenturyMotoring.com.

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Visit the art gallery, indoor and outdoor labyrinths, the bookstore, gift shop and take home the Sisters’ fresh Mound bread.

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the store to help fill the void. “The shop is a win-win for everybody,” said Riccio, President of the Foundation. Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10:30 am to 4 pm, there is plenty of parking available. Those interested in donating items or anyone interested in becoming a member of the volunteer team should call 708-715-1916 or send an e-mail to z1954@sbcglobal.net for information. “I believe donations come in all shapes and sizes,” said Riccio, who laughs easily.

“The Joanne Zelten Foundation will accept donations in the form of cash (Paypal customers welcome via the website), perishables, anything. The rule of thumb here is, if you don’t want it, we do.”

All proceeds generated through the shop go directly to sustaining the home in Oak Park and supporting the patients and their families who find comfort and peace there. “We help as much as we can with what we have,” stressed Riccio. “This is a very small scale operation but we’re doing a lot. My sisters, brothers, sister-in-laws, nieces and friends hustle at the shop and at the home, where we often take in a whole family, including their pets—which are sometimes key players in the recovery process.

“As long as they are in treatment, they can stay at the Home and only one family at a time is permitted because sometimes the patient is so sick, their immune systems are compromised. In some cases, we have supplied destitute patients with food; donated a bike to a patient’s husband who didn’t drive so he could travel back and forth to the hospital at will; and found a recliner for a woman who was too sick to sleep in the bed. It’s all part of the Foundation’s mission to continue Joanne’s work and compassion for those who need care.”

Propelled by word of mouth, Facebook, the website (thejoannezeltenfoundation.com) and the prime location of the resale shop, the Foundation relies on its friends, such as Margie Arnold, Secretary of the Foundation and Director of Golf Instruction at Bushwood Golf Practice Center, 30 Madison Street in Maywood. Recently, one of Margie’s clients learned of the Foundation and treated a patient and her family to a day at the zoo, thrilling the children and inspiring the patient. Former patients have written heartfelt letters, thanking Riccio for a place to stay “where the kids felt safe.” “Thank you all for being such a blessing to our family,” one wrote; another said, “This house and all of your help was a prayer answered not a moment too soon.”

Zelten, an avid antique shopper during her life, had always hoped to open a store. “We never imagined that we would, but we all love this resale shop, “said Riccio. “And, there’s no doubt that Joanne would have absolutely loved it, too.”

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Cochiaro’s Movie Night is the First Friday of each month, 6-8 pm for ages 5-12. Kids eat pizza, have a soft drink and enjoy a movie on the big screen while mom and dad have two hours for themselves! Fee is $5 ($7 O/D).

Programs being offered for children include: Preschool Drawing, Drawing Classes and Summer Drawing Camps; Good 4 U Eating Cooking Classes August 5 and 19; Wood Working; Game Night August 9; Craft Class August 17; Give Yourself a Break 5-Hour Camp, August 5; Irish Dance; Soccer/T-Ball Combo; Tumbling and Gymnastics; Lil Pints Baseball and Lil Pint Soccer Camps.

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Adult programs: Spa Day August 19; Rubber Stamp Club; and Knitting and Crocheting Club; Yoga; Thursday Night Volleyball through September 30, Fitness Boot Camp, Fit for Life 8 Sessions or 16 Sessions.

Senior Exercise Class is free for Leyden residents only and Senior Bingo is offered on the first Thursday of the Month.

Health Education: CPR/AED Certification Class, Saturday, August 21, 9 am to Noon for ages 14 and older. Includes CPR barrier mask, booklet from American Red Cross and certificate upon successful completion.

Special activities include Kids Monthly Trivia and Adult Brain Busters (play free and win prizes) Fitness Center: 6-month passes, $45 ($65 O/D), 12-month passes, $80 ($120 O/D), Daily Passes, $5, Seniors $5 monthly ($6 O/D). You must be 18 or older (14-17 with a parent who is a member during the workout). Open Gym Passes (only $15 for in district and $40 out of district, good for one year from date of purchase).

Boxing Facility Passes are good until December 31, 2010 for ages 8 and up. Call for current prices.

For more details on any program, call 847-451-5144.

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CELEBRATE THE TASTE BY WI

the 29th annual

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September 3, 5 pm-11:30 pm September 4, Noon to 11:30 pm September 5, Noon to 10 pm

1000 N. 25th Ave., Melrose Park www.melrosepark.org

The Taste of Melrose Park is raffling off an authentic Blackhawk jersey signed by Patrick Sharp.

The drawing will be held September 5 on the Main stage.

Winner need not be present.

Drawing tickets are limited. Tickets are available at the Village Hall during regular business hours— $1 for one ticket or 6 for $5.

To purchase tickets by MAIL, make checks payable to the Taste of Melrose Park and mail to: Taste of Melrose Park, 1000 N. 25th Ave., Melrose Park, IL 60160 Include info for the ticket stub! Stubs will be mailed back to you.

FREE ADMISSION, FREE PARKING, FREE SHUTTLE AND GREAT ENTERTAINMENT PLUS FIREWORKS!

ONE-OF-KIND FOOD ITEMS PRICED $3 OR LESS! Andrew’s Pork Chop Sandwich Anthony’s Italian Lemonade Athenian Foods/Altimate Catering Gyros Ava’s Nachos Bacci Fried Calamari Betty & Docca’s Mostaccioli Boneless BBQ Pork Sandwich Bruno’s Baked Clams Capt. D’s Homemade Lupinis, Seeds & Nuts Carlotta’s Sweet Aroma Linguini, Garlic & Oil Carm’s Chicago-Style Hot Dogs Cervone’s Homemade Cannoli Cheese Tortellini with Spinach, Garlic & Oil Cilla’s Steak Teriyaki Corz Kids Garlic Shrimp Cucina Bella Marinara Gravy Bread D&D’s Arancini Diana’s Homemade Pasta con Fagioli Elio’s Funnel Cakes Frankie & Theresa’s Pepper & Eggs Frankie G’s Chicken Parm Sandwich Gia & Nat’s Gnocchi’s Goo’s Steak Sandwich Iannelli Panzerotti Italian Stuffed Mushrooms J.T.’s Bruschetta Jeri’s Pretzels with Cheese Jessica’s Tamales JK Chicken Wings Joey’s BBQ Pork Kay’s Hand-Dipped Chocolates Kim’s Root Beer Float

Klugger’s Apples, Hot Caramel & Nuts Lasagna Frittas Lil Dean’s Ravioli Los Comales Horchata Los Camales Tacos Louie Ariola’s Artichoke Casserole Marie’s Rigatoni with Vodka Sauce MaMa D’s Braciole Mar y Tierra Ceviches Mare’s Eclairs Melone’s Fresh Brewed Ice Tea Mickey’s Italian Beef Mini Melts Missionary Sisters of St. Charles Sfingi Monti’s Mozzarella Sticks Nikki’s Zucchini Cheese Puffs NiNi & Sam’s Fried Twinkie’s Pane & Panelle Papa Joe’s Fried Zucchini Patty’s Eggplant Parmesan Sandwich Petruzzi’s Meatball Sandwich Putt’s Raw Clams Riccio’s Frozen Bananas Richie’s Curly Fries w/Cheese Rich’s Corn on the Cob Ron’s Famous Fried Dough Scardino’s Italian Sausage Scatchell’s Stuffed Melrose Peppers Scudiero’s Pizza Shanahan’s Louisiana Crab Cakes Siciliano’s Old Fashioned Fried Bologna Slicker Sam’s Tiramisu Sloanie’s Iced Cappuccino Squire’s Cotton Candy Tony & Aldo’s Pepperoni Roll Urgo’s Strawberry Slushies Vinny & Nico’s Quesadillas Coffee and Popcorn

Tickets will also be available at the Taste while supplies last.

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE Friday, September 3 MAIN STAGE 6:45 to 7:45 pm KALI PALMER 8:30 to 11 R-Gang THE BIG GIG 7 to 8:30 pm Od Tapo Imi 9 to 10:30 pm DeJaVu PERONI GARDEN 7 to 8 pm Frankie Sands Karaoke Greg Rinni 8:30 to 11 pm Vintage Vinyl Saturday, September 4 Main Drive: Jesse White Tumblers, 3 to 4 pm MAIN STAGE 5:30 to 7 pm Tony Spavone 7:15 to 8 pm Pat Capuzzi 8:30 to 11 pm The New Invaders THE BIG GIG 3 to 4:15 pm Lou Adams 5:30 to 6:30 pm Charissa 7 to 8 pm Johnny Depth 8:15 to 9 pm Betty Fords 9:30 to 11 pm Vintage Vinyl PERONI GARDEN 4:30 to 5:30 pm Jack D’Amico Karaoke Greg Rinni 8:30 to 11 pm R-Gang Sunday, September 5 Main Drive: Jesse White Tumblers, 2:30 to 3:30 pm Emerald Society Tribute to Armed Forces, 4 pm.

MAIN STAGE 5 to 6 pm Jimmy Damon 6:15 to 6:45 pm Danny Fox 7 to 10 pm American English 10:15 PM SALUTE TO AMERICA FIREWORKS THE BIG GIG 4 to 5 pm 5:30 to 7 pm 7:45 to 9:15 pm PERONI GARDEN 4:30 to 6 pm Karaoke 6:30 to 9:30 pm

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FORMER SACRED HEART PASTOR, REV. COSMO MILITELLO, DIES Fr. Cosmo Militello, 76, pastor for over 20 years of Sacred Heart Parish in Melrose Park, died Thursday, July 22, at St. Benedict Home in Niles. Earlier this year, he celebrated his 50th year of priesthood.

Fr. Militello was a first generation American and a Chicago native. He attended Our Lady of the Angels school on the city’s northwest side and graduated from St. Angela School, Archbishop Quigley Preparatory Seminary and the University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary.

Albert Cardinal Meyer ordained him in 1960. For his first 12 years as a priest, he served as an assistant pastor at two parishes in the western suburbs, St. Simeon in Bellwood (1960-66) and Sacred Heart in Melrose Park (1966-1973).

For seven years beginning in 1973, Fr. Militello was associate pastor at St. Andrew parish on the north side before returning to the western suburbs where he spent the remainder of his ministry. He served briefly as associate pastor of St. Priscilla Parish before being named pastor of Sacred Heart in Melrose Park in 1981. He served for 23 years until his retirement in 2004, when he was named Pastor Emeritus. Francis Cardinal George, OMI, Archbishop of Chicago, was the main celebrant at the funeral Mass held on July 26 at Sacred Heart. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Fr. Militello is survived by his brother, Joseph.

DR. TARZYNSKI: HOLOCAUST SURVIVOR, VETERAN, PHYSICIAN Marian Stefan Tarzynski, MD, born in Poland in 1921, passed away on July 21st. A Holocaust survivor, World War II veteran, immigrant, physician, intellectual and devoted husband and father, he was greatly loved by his many patients and his colleagues. He completed his first year of medical school in Warsaw but when WWII began, he escaped the Nazis by heading into the Soviet Union with millions of Poles where he suffered greatly, nearly starving to death. Evacuating then to the British Protectorate of Persia (now Iran), he was brought back to health and joined the second Polish Corps of the British 8th Army which fought with distinction. He participated in major battles of the Italian campaign and was decorated for evacuating under fire and the liberation of Bologna. He finished his medical studies at the University of Bologna, married Laura Feligioni, and came to the U.S. in 1951 where they raised their four children until their divorce. He was the founding partner and senior physician of the internal medicine group Westside Medical Associates, Ltd. Marian remarried Marguerite Lahey. He is the father of Stephen Tarzynski, MD (Kathleen Sheldon), Rita Potempa, MD (Lawrence), Lidia Lewis and John Tarzynski (Tammy); grandfather of 10.

Donations can be made to Gottlieb Memorial Hospice, 701 W. North Avenue, Melrose Park, IL.

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“Service is Our First Thought”

Notices CARBONE, Josephine, 65, formerly of Melrose Park.

Mother of Gina (Bill Milling) Caskey, James (Michalene) Tjeerdema and Toni (Jim) Sullivan; grandmother of Courtney, Danielle, Jona, Jimmy, Jake and Taylor; sister of Peter (Barbara) Carbone; daughter of the late James and Grace, nee Marotta, Carbone. Arrangements by the Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park; www.bormannfuneralhome.com.

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(708) 344-0635 Michael P. Leavy, Owner Proud to be of service to the community...

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Bormann

Funeral Home B Richard M. Baczak Funeral Director/Owner

1600 W. Chicago Avenue Melrose Park, Illinois 60160 Phone (708) 344-0714 Fax (708) 344-8561

www.bormannfuneralhome.com

CONTRAVEOS, Joseph, of Melrose Park. Husband of Donna, nee Abruzzini; father of Christina (Alfredo) Garcia and Nicole; son of the late Louis and Grace; son-inlaw of Charles and the late Dolores (nee Carpino) Abruzzini; papa of Gabriella; brother of Louis (Susan), Angelo (Nancy), Michael (Patricia), Rita, Lydia Arreola, Salvatore (Chris) and John (Kendelle); fond brother-in-law, uncle and friend of many. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by Cumberland Chapels.

DiMAIO, Phyllis B., 80, of Melrose Park. Wife of the late Sam; mother of Jacqueline (Roy) Martino, Dino (Michelle) and Marco DiMaio; grandmother of Philip and Alexander; sister of Dorothy (Sam) Raia and Lucille (Robert) Moore; sister-in-law of Bessie Lullo and Frances Howard; aunt and great-aunt to many. Interment at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by the Bormann Funeral Home, 1600 Chicago Avenue, Melrose Park; www.bormannfuneralhome.com.

PASQURELLA, Ralph “Hack,” 93, of Melrose Park.

Veteran of World War II. Husband of the late Cecelia, nee Macro; father of Sylvia; brother of Marion (the late Richard) Curtiss, Grace (the late James) Urso, Carmella (the late Vito) Macino, Mary Sue (the late Frank) Giuffre, the late Thomas, Don (the late Rosemarie), the late Anthony (Elaine) Misitano, the late John (Delores) Misitano; uncle and friend of many. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. Arrangements by the Ed Prignano Funeral Home, 1815 W. North Avenue in Melrose Park.

PESCE, Mary, nee Castiglione, of Melrose Park. Longtime member of the faculty at Our Lady of Mount Carmel School. Wife of the late Carmen; mother of Dr. Rosario (Patricia) and RoseMary (Eric) Johnson; Nonna of Cristina (Dan) Spencer, Carmen Pesce, Carminna, Erina and Emelina Johnson; bis Nonna of Giada Maria Spencer; aunt and friend of many here and in Italy. Interment at Mount Carmel Cemetery. Arrangements by the Ed Prignano Funeral Home, 1815 W. North Avenue in Melrose Park.

Death notices are printed free of charge and may be faxed to 708.343.0227.

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