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Worth the waitConstruction for Milwaukee Avenue from Albion to Touhy avenues is complete. Niles Mayor Bob Callero, village trustees, village representatives and the Niles Chamber of Commerce celebrated with a ribbon cutting on Tuesday at the Fountain at Touhy and Milwaukee avenues. The year-long, much delayed project improved sidewalks and intersections and created an easier traffic flow. The project which was expected to be finished in December 2009. But delays occurred when workers who were digging hit a gas line and underground storage tanks. The gas company forgot to mark the location of the gas line on construction plans. The line had to be relocated after the job started, causing a significant delay. When workers found abandoned underground storage tanks, that also caused a delay.

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On Sept. 25 Park Ridge Police Chief Frank Kaminski, along with other members of the department were joined by 16 players from the Maine South Varsity Football Team, under the direction of coach Dave Inserra, to form two, twenty-person teams which participated in the 2010 Illinois Special Olympics Plane Pull. The event was held at the Lynx Cargo Area, O’Hare Field.

The Park Ridge Chiefs, captained by Chief Kaminski, pulled the 99 ton Airbus 300 aircraft the required 20 feet in just over 14 seconds, placing fifth, while the Soaring Pigs,

captained by Lieutenant Duane Mellema pulled the Airbus in just over 16 seconds to place 9th among the 30 public safety and corporate teams that participated.

Through the efforts of both teams, approximately $3,000 was raised for Special Olympics Illinois.

This was in addition to the funds previously raised from donations as part of the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run activities and Cop on Top event. These funds help to support over 22,000 special needs athletes with programs throughout the State of Illinois.

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A 20-person team attempts to pull a 99-ton Airbus.

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With Breast Cancer Awareness Month right around the corner, the girls volleyball teams from both Maine East and Maine West High Schools will be doing their part as they “Volley for the Cure” in their Thursday, September 30 match at Maine East.

For Maine East fans, people interested in giving to the cause may donate a flat amount or may pledge a certain sum for each “dig” that the Blue Demon volleyball team records during Thursday’s match.

At Maine West, the volleyball teams are selling Pink Out T-shirts to raise money. Anyone who does not have a student at either school and wants to purchase a T-shirt may do so by visiting the bookstore at West or by buying one the evening of the match at Maine East. The T-shirts cost $8 each.

Throughout the evening of

the match, drawings will be conducted and door prizes awarded for those who choose to contribute.

Fans are encouraged to dress in pink to show support for the battle against breast cancer. East’s Blue Demons and West’s Warriors will turn pink for the evening, with both teams sporting pink jerseys.

All money raised by the teams will go directly to the Susan G. Komen Foundation’s local affiliate. As the nation’s largest grassroots network of breast cancer survivors and activists, the Komen Foundation has invested nearly $1.5 billion since 1982 in search of a cure.

Last year, more than $350,000 was raised during a “Digging for the Cure” effort, as more than 100 schools across the country dedicated one home volleyball match to raising money.

Maine East Science teacher Bryan Kett enjoyed such a “tremendous” experience as a high school student and received such constructive role-model guidance from his teachers that he assumed that was the norm.

Not so, Bryan discovered when he started his freshman year at Augustana College and started making new friends, some of whom reported nothing like the kind of constructive relationships that he had witnessed at his high school.

That realization started the wheels turning, and Bryan decided to major in Education and strive to become the kind of teacher who had supported and inspired him.

So far, so good. National-Louis University and WGN-TV have named Bryan Kett “Teacher of the Month” for September. WGN Channel 9 televised a report on the honor on Wednesday’s 9 p.m. newscast.

Two Maine East students nominated the third-year teacher. One credits him with helping her get back on track academically after her mother’s

death; one says he was impressed by Bryan’s willingness to pitch in and help on a service-learning trip in which he was not even directly involved as an organizer or sponsor.

The nominators say Bryan brings to the classroom a knack for creating a fun environment at the same time that he explains material well and sets high standards for students’ learning, understanding and achievement.

“Enthusiasm’s contagious,” Bryan observes. “The more I start yelling about rocks or stars or plants or whatever, that’s going to catch on.”

And while Bryan says the recognition is flattering, he also insists that some of his colleagues are more deserving. “There are some real rock stars (teachers) in this school and this department,” he said. “ I’m just this guy running around with test tubes.”

East Science Department Chair Aida Awad and Principal Mike Pressler say Bryan’s self-assessment is too modest.

“Bryan has an uncanny way of helping students understand the relevance of the content

that they need to master,” Aida said. “Whether he’s working with students in Earth Systems Science to develop their connection to the impact they can have on their own local environment or working with Biology students to help them choose the best species of tree to plant on campus, he’s clear that the connections and relevance he can find in each problem are the components that will really help students make the learning their own.

Pressler added, “Bryan’s ability to create a classroom atmosphere that is comfortable, focused and organized for all students is outstanding. I have seen him work with groups of students who, up until they took his class, had not had much success with science - consequently, they weren’t too happy about being in the classroom - at least initially. The way he manages to engage each individual shows great respect for the student as a person -- which establishes the relationship that allows Bryan to teach the content and concepts. It’s a lot of fun to watch him work with the students!”

Maine East, West, volleyball teams raising money

WGN honors Maine East teacher

Teams, Marching Vikings a perfect blend

What has 160 legs, wears purple and plays tunes like “Bad Romance” by Lady Gaga? That would be the Marching Vikings, an 80-member band under the direction of Elton Eisele that will take the field during Niles North High School’s Fall Fling on Thursday, Oct. 14 at 9800 Lawler, Skokie. Fall Fling, a collaborative effort between the Niles North Athletic Department and the Niles North Band Department, is the perfect synthesis of athletic and artistic achievement. Take in the spectacle of the newly-formed Marching Vikings as they command the field while playing pop hits. The Niles North Pom Pons and the Niles North Cheerleaders will perform while the Marching Vikings serenade the crowd with uptempo hits like “Walking on Sunshine” and “Green Onions.” Niles North athletic teams will be in attendance to show their support, as will members of the

Niles North athletic staff, who will try their hand at conducting a number or two. The show begins at 6 p.m. on the football field. Don’t miss this celebration of sports and music.

West student named Merit semifinalist

The names of approximately 16,000 Semifinalists in the 56th annual National Merit Scholarship Program were announced recently. Alison Rosenblum from Niles West High School was named as a 2011 Merit Scholarship Semifinalist. She has the opportunity to continue in the competition for some 8,400 Merit Scholarship awards that will be offered next spring.

Semifinalists must fulfill several requirements to advance to the Finalist level of the competition. About 90 percent of the Semifinalists are expected to attain Finalist standing, and approximately half of the Finalists will be awarded a National Merit

Scholarship.

West teacher awarded Gold Level Status

Niles West High School Physical Welfare teacher Matt Hampton has been awarded Gold Level Certification status by USA Wrestling. The Gold Certification is the highest level of certification with the National

Coaches Education Program and represents years of previous education and a long-term commitment to excellence in the sport of wrestling. here are approximately 35 coaches in the country that have achieved Gold Level status. Hampton recently served as the Head Coach for USA Wrestling at the Pan-American Championships in Manaus, Brazil in July 2010 and

just returned from a stint as the Assistant Coach for the World Championships in Moscow this month.

Next year, Hampton will teach a session on sports psychology at the 2011 USA Wrestling Coaches College in Stillwater, Oklahoma. He will also serve as the Team Leader for USA Wrestling at the 2011 Pan-American Championships in Panama City.

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ONGOING

Babytime. Continuous year round drop-in program for children ages birth to two years old with an adult. Includes stories, songs, fingerplays and an extended playtime afterward at 11 a.m. Mondays at the Niles Public Library, 6960 West Oakton Street, 847-663-1234.

Rise & Shine Storytime. Drop in to hear some stories, sing some songs, and do some wiggling at 10 a.m. Thursdays. Children ages 2-6 with an adult; at the Niles Public Library, 6960 West Oakton Street, 847-663-1234.

Veterans History Project. The Morton Grove Library has partnered with the Morton Grove Historical Museum, American Legion Post 134, Morton Grove Family and Senior Services, and the North Shore Senior Center of Morton Grove in developing an oral history of veterans’ remembrances of wartime experiences and building the Museum’s collection of photographs, documents and artifacts. If you are interested in recording stories of military service, call 847-965-0203 to schedule an interview. Applications for volunteers are available through all five of the sponsoring organizations, and on the Village of Morton Grove’s website, www.mortongroveil.org

Kay Cassidy Book Hunt: Love to read? Love to win? Niles Public Library Youth and Teen departments are joining in on the Kay Cassidy Scavenger Hunt (http://www.kaycassidy.com/hunt/). For more information ask at Youth Services and Readers’ Advisory desks, at the Niles Public Library, 6960 West Oakton Street, 847-663-1234

Battle of the Books. Join your school’s Battle of the Books team and compete at Niles Public Library! 4th to 6th grade students should contact their school to find out how to get on a team. Teams read from a list of 60 wonderful books selected by Youth Services librarians. During the fall, teams compete to see how well they remember characters and events in the books. A Battle of the Books Ceremony is held in January for all teams, and includes a visit from an author whose book is on the list. At the Niles Public Library, 6960 West Oakton Street, 847-663-1234

OCTOBER 1Workforce Investment Act Orientation. 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Morton Grove Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. in Morton Grove. Learn about what services are available through the Workforce Investment Act of 1998, and what assistance you qualify for while searching for a job. To register, go to http://www.worknetncc.com

Beginning Mouse Workshop. 2 p.m.

at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. in Morton Grove. How to use a computer mouse, for those with little or no experience with computers. To register, call the Reference Services Desk at 847-929-5101.

OCTOBER 2Introduction to Fly Fishing. Chicago Fly Fishers Club members will host a presentation from 1 to 3 p.m. explaining everything you always wanted to know about fly fishing, and will demonstrate how to tie a “woolly bugger, used for catching all species of fish. Be sure to enter the drawing for a box of hand-tied flies to use on your next fishing trip. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, 847-965-4220.

Harvest Fest. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Morton Grove Farmers Market, 8930 Waukegan. Festival will include live music, hay rides, fire trucks and police cars for children to investigate, Guitar Hero, food for sale, and more. For more information, visit www.mgfarmersmarket.com

OCTOBER 3Spice Seminar: Patty and Tom Erd. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. in Morton Grove. The history of the spice trade reveals fascinating tales of piracy, adventures, and wars fought to control spices. Patty and Tom Erd will share historical information, anecdotes, and entertaining tales. Registration is required, call 847-929-5101.

OCTOBER 5Mail Merge with Word 2007. 7 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Learn to create documents, letters, mailing lists, envelopes, and labels for mailing. To register, call the Reference Services Desk at 847-929-5101.

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Mother/Daughter Book Group. 7-8 p.m.“The Doll People” by Ann M. Martin Bring your mother (aunt, grandmother, neighbor, older sister, teacher) with you for a discussion of these books. Register to be part of the group and pick up your own free copy of the book at the Youth Services Desk. Refreshments will be served. For 3rd and 4th grade girls. Limit: 10. At the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, 847-965-4220.

Getting Started on the Web Part 1. 10 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. in Morton Grove. Attendees will get a basic understanding of the internet and its related terminology and explore the basics of a web browser. To register, call the Reference Services Desk at 847-929-5101.

OCTOBER 7Sharing Photos Online with Flickr. 10 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Learn to upload, tag, and share photos online. Must have Yahoo! E-mail account before registering. To register, call the Reference Services Desk at 847-929-5101.

OCTOBER 9Senior Health and Wellness. Attention senior adults and family members: Come to the Morton Grove Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to get information about senior adult health, housing, and retirement. You can talk to vendors and service providers, participate in health screenings, pick up literature to take home, and attend one or more seminars. For further information, call the North Shore Senior Center of Morton Grove at 847-470-5223.

TechSavvy Saturday. “Shaking the Family Tree: Tips and Tools for Researching Your Family History,” at 10 a.m. Learn

about pedigree charts, family group sheets and other tools to help get you started researching your family history in this introductory workshop. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, 847-965-4220.

Meet the “Threetles”. From 2-4 p.m. come join us for a celebration of John Lennon’s Birthday with a very special performance by the amazingly talented Threetles, Eric Howell, Michael Mahler, and Frank Canino. These ‘three cool cats’ will bring their guitars, spirit and love of all things Beatles to the Niles Library “café.” Come sing along with the fabulous Threetles! To register or for more information, go online at www.nileslibrary.org or call 847- 663-1234.

OCTOBER 11Getting Stated on Facebook. 10 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Learn how to set up an account, select privacy settings, find friends, and update your status. To register, call the Reference Services Desk at 847-929-5101.

Friends of Morton Grove Forest Preserve Open House. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Linne Forest Preserve site in Morton Grove, about the 6200 block of Dempster St. The event will include refreshments and tours through the woods and around the prairie. For more information, call John Thill at 847-966-0231

Rope Warrior. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. in Morton Grove. Guinness World Record Holder David Fisher will demonstrate jump rope tricks and give the audience an opportunity to challenge him to attempt some of his stunts.

Introduction to Powerpoint 2007. 2

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p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Learn to create, edit, and save presentation slides using text, photos, clip art, and more. To register, call the Reference Services Desk at 847-929-5101.

Read to the Rainbow Dogs. 7 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. in Morton Grove. Children can practice reading to a certified therapy dog from the Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy Foundation. Come in or call 847-965-4220 to sign up for a turn with one of the dogs. Bring a book or choose from the library’s selection.

OCTOBER 12You Can’t Google This! 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Learn about the many different online resources accessible from home or the library. To register, call the Reference Services Desk at 847-929-5101.

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Getting Started on the Web Part 2. 10 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. in Morton Grove. A follow-up to Part 1 (Oct. 6). Learn how to navigate between webpages, evaluate information you find on the web, and do simple searches using Google. To register, call the Reference Services Desk at 847-929-5101.

OCTOBER 14Setting up a Gmail Account. 10 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Learn to register for a free e-mail account and how to compose and send e-mail messages.

OCTOBER 15Introduction to Word 2007. 2 p.m. Learn to create, format, proof, prints, and save documents in Word 2007. To register, call the Reference Services Desk at 847-929-5101.

OCTOBER 17History and personal

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narrative of Japanese Internment. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Jean Mishiima and Richard Hidaka from the Chicago Japanese American Historical Society present a slide show about the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II and their own experiences in the camps. Co-sponsored by the Morton Grove Historical Society.

Photo Road Rally. 1:30 p.m. at the Hadassah Chicago Chapter, 4711 W. Golf Rd. Suite 600 in Skokie. Teams of 3-6 people will need a digital camera with a USB cord to snap specific photos, collect unusual items, and solve puzzles along the way. Cost is $25 per person before Oct. 1 or $30 per person after Oct. 1 deadline. Pizza at Lou Malnati’s in Lincolnwood is included at rally’s end. Proceeds are to benefit the Hadassah Medical Organization. For more information contact Silvi Freedson at 847-675-6790.

OCTOBER 18Do More with Powerpoint 2007. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Learn to add tables and hyperlinks, use transitions and animations, and create a customized template slide. To register, call the Reference Services Desk at 847-929-5101.

OCTOBER 19Benefits CheckUp. Senior Resource Specialist Sharon Belloff from the Council for Jewish Elderly (CJE) will provide free and confidential Benefits CheckUps, information assistance, and advocacy on issues important to adults age 60 and over, and referrals for younger adults from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Find out about eligibility for Medicare savings, Medicare Part D subsidy, prescription drugs, energy assistance, property tax assistance, food stamps, subsidized housing, and Social Security; at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, (847) 965-4220.

Concert by New Beginnings Chorus. 11:30 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. in Morton Grove. Contemporary women’s choral group will play popular songs as well as new arrangements of favorite standards and Broadway show tunes.

You Can’t Google This Either! 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Follow up to You Can’t Google This! (Oct. 12). Learn more about the online resources accessible from home or the library. To register, call the Reference Services Desk at 847-929-5101.

OCTOBER 20Free Senior Bingo. Doors open at

11:45 a.m. at the House of the White Eagle, 6845 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Niles. The Maine Township Regular Democratic Organization presents its 41st annual Senior Bingo event, a great opportunity to reconnect with old friends, meet candidates running on the Demoncratic ticket this November, and play bingo. Candidates will be in attendance and furnishing the prizes. Tickets are available at the Main Township Democratic Office at 6767 N. Milwaukee Ave, Ste. 102 or by calling their office at 847-588-0061.

Haunted History. Doors open at 12 p.m. at the Park Ridge Senior Center. Terry Lynch plays “Old Hank” the haunted train conductor and tells chilling tales of the historical hauntings of the Midwest. Fee is $14 and includes lunch from Portillo’s. Reservations can be made by members of the Park Ridge Senior Center.

Scrabble and Chess for Adults. 2-4 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. in Morton Grove. Friendly, non-competitive games of chess and Scrabble. Light refreshments will be served.

OCTOBER 21Book Discussions. “The Senator’s Wife” by Sue Miller at 10 a.m. at Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, 847-965-4220. The lives of two political wives converge in this dual family drama when two women realize they have more in common than just politics.

OCTOBER 22Do More with Word 2007. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Follow-up to the Introduction to Word 2007 class (Oct. 15). Learn page layouts, templates, columns, headers, and more. To register, call the Reference Services Desk at 847-929-5101.

Monster’s Ball. 6-9 p.m. at the Oasis Fun Center, 7877 Milwaukee Ave. in Niles. Enjoy dinner followed by a spooky firelight Halloween story. Come dressed in a costume and be prepared to move to the music, play games, and have a monster good time. Cost is $13 for residents, $16 for non-residents, and includes dinner, story, and dancing to the DJ. All participants must register for this event. For more information please call 814-967-6633

OCTOBER 23Electronics Recycling. From 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Public Works Service Center, 400 Busse Hwy in Park Ridge. There is a $5 fee per car, but participants will receive a $5 coupon for participating Chamber members. For more information, contact the Chamber of Commerce at 847-825-3121

Southern Vintage Treats. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140

Lincoln Ave. in Morton Grove. Cooking demonstration based on the book The Help by Kathryn Stockett. Participants will receive recipes for treats such as coconut cake and pralines. Registration is required.

Halloween party and parade. Join the park district for a bewitching stroll from Oak Park (Main St. and Ottawa) to Grennan Heights, 8255 Oketo. The event is open to children up to 6th grade. The parade will kick off at 10:30 a.m. at Oak Park and end at Grennan Heights at 11 a.m. where there will be Halloween fun until 1 p.m. Cost is $8 for residents, $10 for non-residents. Registration is being taken at the Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard Street. For more information, please call (847) 967-6633.

OCTOBER 25Read to the Rainbow Dogs. 7 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. in Morton Grove. Children can practice reading to a certified therapy dog from the Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy Foundation. Come in or call 847-965-4220 to sign up for a turn with one of the dogs. Bring a book or choose from the library’s selection.

Introduction to Excel 2007. 7 p.m. Learn fundamental spreadsheet skills: opening a worksheet, entering/editing data, and simple formatting. To register, call the Reference Services Desk at 847-929-5101.

OCTOBER 26Tamar-Modin Hadassah Fundraiser. 4-9 p.m. at Graziano’s Restaurant, 5960 W. Touhy Ave. in Niles. Members and the general public are invited to participate in the group’s Dining for Dollars Dinner. Visitors that mention they are a Hadassah guest will have 25% donated to the organization. For more information, contact Silvi Freedson at 847-675-6790.

Book Discussions. “The Help” by Kathryn Stockett at 7 p.m. at Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, 847-965-4220. While home from college, a young woman gathers the stories of black women in civil rights-era Mississippi.

Employment Power Workshop. 9:30-4:30 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. All day workshop provided by coaches from Illinois WorkNet. Must bring own lunch, coffee and water provided. For additional information about Illinois WorkNet, call 847-864-3530 or go to www.worknetncc.com

OCTOBER 27Getting Started on the Web Part 3. 10 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Follow-up to Part 2 (October 6). Learn how to use a variety of tools to improve

and control searches. To register, call the Reference Services Desk at 847-929-5101.

OCTOBER 28Do More with Excel 2007. 7 p.m. Follow up to Introduction to Excel 2007 (Oct. 25). Learn to perform calculations, sort/filter data, and custom formatting. To register, call the Reference Services Desk at 847-929-5101.

OCTOBER 29Advanced Word 2007. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. A follow-up to Do More with Word 2007 (Oct. 22). Learn how to create tables, charts, and work with clipart, get tips for creating flyers and greeting cards. To register, call the Reference Services Desk at 847-929-5101.

OCTOBER 30Bookin’ with Ronald McDonald. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. in Morton Grove. Meet Ronald McDonald and see magic tricks, puppets, and skits that will highlight for children how much fun they can have while reading.

OCTOBER 31Halloween at Pioneer Park. 12-6 p.m. at 7135 N. Harlem Ave. Children who attend the party in costume will enjoy mini-golf for free. Bring the entire family and enjoy a fun and safe holiday at Pioneer Park. For more information, contact the Park at 847-583-2746.

Halloween Concert. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. in Morton Grove. Acoustic guitar performance by Jim Green, AKA the Wandering Endorfin.

Iceland Scary Skate. 2:30-4 p.m. at IceLand Arena, 8435 Ballard in Niles. For more information call 847-297-8010.

NOVEMBER 8Read to the Rainbow Dogs. 7 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. in Morton Grove. Children can practice reading to a certified therapy dog from the Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy Foundation. Come in or call 847-965-4220 to sign up for a turn with one of the dogs. Bring a book or choose from the library’s selection.

NOVEMBER 22Read to the Rainbow Dogs. 7 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave. in Morton Grove. Children can practice reading to a certified therapy dog from the Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy Foundation. Come in or call 847-965-4220 to sign up for a turn with one of the dogs. Bring a book or choose from the library’s selection.

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Illustrated Opinion

According to those online pop-up advertisements President Obama wants everyone to go back to school, moms, the unemployed. Those advertisements largely go ignored but the premise is still sound.

Children are in school, and it’s a good time for adults to think about returning to class as well.

In this new era of learning the options are limitless for the adult student.

Education is not limited to the notion of a night or weekend class at a university or college. With the wide variety of online courses available — your home

is your classroom.Nor is education limited to

a the idea of a college credit course.

The library and the park district provide a diverse schedule of programs and classes, everything from basic computer skills to yoga. Pick one and broaden your horizons.

Area agencies provide classes and seminars in mortgage counseling, resume writing, interviewing techniques and parenting.

Life-long learning goes beyond the traditional textbooks and classrooms. And learning for the sake of learning is a luxury within everyone’s reach.

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It’s a bargain honey

Over a thousand bargain hunters showed up Sept. 25 for the annual Maine Township Garage Sale. Over 70 vendors displayed their wares to the those eager for bar-gains and rare finds. The net proceeds from the popular event help support a summer camp for disadvantaged chil-dren and the township’s Emergency Food Pantry.

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S m a r t budget travel isn’t just about saving money - it’s about m a x i m i z i n g y o u r experience. Let me stoke your travel dreams by sharing some of my favorite European experiences from 30 years of crisscrossing the Continent.

In Dublin, be the only tourist among 50,000 cheering fans at a hurling match - that uniquely Irish game that’s as rough and tumble as airborne hockey (with no injury timeouts).

Matches are held most Saturday or Sunday afternoons in summer at Dublin’s Croke Park Stadium (www.gaa.ie).

Choose a county to support, buy something colorful to wear or wave, scream yourself hoarse, and you’ll be a temporary local.

In Northern England, hike the best-surviving stretch of Hadrian’s Wall. Picture being a soldier posted there back in ancient Roman times to keep out the scary Scots.

For a good, craggy three-mile walk along the wall, hike between Housesteads Roman Fort and Steel Rigg. Free maps are available at the Once Brewed National Park Visitor Centre.

Britain is full of mystery and history. Trek from a hamlet in Dartmoor — through a foggy world of scrub brush and scraggy-haired goats — to find your own private Stonehenge.

Arriving at a humble stone circle, sit and observe blackbirds and wild horses, and feel the echoes of druids worshipping (and then partying) right here thousands of years ago.

A castle tucked away in Germany’s Mosel Valley wins my award for the best castle interior. As you approach through the gentle trees of an ancient forest — where you’d expect the Seven Dwarves or Martin Luther to be hiding out — a castle of your fantasies suddenly appears. It is Burg Eltz, nestled in an enchanted setting just above the river, lovingly cared for by

an aristocratic family that has called it home for centuries. The family’s noble matriarch still puts out fresh flowers for her many visitors (www.burg-eltz.de).

Summit the Rock of Gibraltar by taxi or cable car to find yourself at a unique perch: the only place on earth where you can see two continents and two seas come together.

Ponder the energy where two bodies of water meet, creating choppy riptides where little fish gather, attracting big fish, which attract big fishing fleets.

Consider the action at this meeting point of two great civilizations — Islam and Christendom — rubbing like cultural tectonic plates for 1,300 years. Then ape with the monkeys who call the Rock home and couldn’t care less.

On Italy’s Cinque Terre, borrow a good knife from a friendly

restaurant and hike from village to village through hilly vineyards. This is Italy’s most exotic stretch of the Riviera coastline.

Climbing through ancient terraces, surrounded by twinkling Mediterranean views and castle-studded villages, you’ll work up a thirst.

Then, using a big leaf as a protective mitt, break off a spiny cactus fruit, peel it with your knife, and slurp it - sloppily savoring the sun and the fun as you explore the best of the Riviera.

Get as high as you can mechanically in Europe, riding the cable car from the French alpine resort of Chamonix to Aiguille du Midi.

Up there, at 12,600 feet above sea level, just climbing a few steps gets you winded. The air is thin. Perfect strangers do the halfway-to-heaven tango, and people are giddy as they marvel

at Europe’s tallest peaks around them.

You can almost reach out and pet the white head of Mount Blanc just across the way.

To beat the clouds and crowds, leave Chamonix early in the morning or reserve in advance (www.compagniedumontblanc.com).

You can continue on this wildly scenic journey - gliding in a little gondola across the glaciers - all the way into Italy.

In Bosnia-Herzegovina, at the crest of Mostar’s single-arched bridge, survey the town that just a couple of decades ago was a killing field of sectarian strife, as Yugoslavia broke apart.

Take in the cityscape of crosses, spires, and minarets. Ponder the tragedy of Mostar’s recent past and the hope symbolized by the bridge upon which you stand — once bombed and now rebuilt.

On hot summer days, you’ll

see a local tradition in action — young men in bathing suits collecting donations from onlookers. Contribute a few coins, and when the total reaches 30 euros, a diver will expertly make the dizzying jump from the bridge into the river way, way below.

Every corner of Europe offers memorable moments like these. Opportunities are rich and the rewards are huge.

Connecting with people carbonates your experience. If your trip is low on magic, kick yourself and make things happen. Take the initiative not to just see your destination, but to experience it.

Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him at [email protected].

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Germany’s Burg Eltz, which has my favorite castle interior, is more than 700 years old and was never conquered.

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Rock along to anybody’s roll. In the week

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INSIDE: Maine East tennis program boasting big numbers, page 15; Maine South soccer falls short against Leyden, page 16

By Rob ValentinSports editor

Maine South wore out the scoreboard in the first quarter of its Central Suburban League South opener against Niles West Friday night. The Hawks put up 42 points in the opening quarter as they cruised to a 55-21 victory in Park Ridge.

“Forty-two points in a quarter has to be a record for us,” Maine South coach Dave Inserra said. “With about three minutes left I said we have to score one more before half and then somebody told me it was still the first quarter. Offensively I don’t have too many complaints.”

Maine South running back Paul Preston ran for 119 yards and three touchdowns on four carries in the quarter while Quarterback Matt Alviti (11-of-15, 212 yards, 2 TDs) threw both of his touchdown passes in the period.

“Paul is tremendous,” Inserra said. “He really gives us a spark with his speed. He gets us going and he gives the team confidence and excitement. They say ‘Let’s watch what Paulie is going to do.’ ”

All the Hawks saw Preston do on Friday night was take his first two carries to the house. On the third play of the game, Preston broke loose for a 49-yard touchdown with 11:04 to play in the first.

Niles West (1-4, 0-1) responded on its very first play from scrimmage with a 74-yard touchdown pass from Seve Loubriel to David McCoy.

Maine South (3-2, 1-0) took the Wolves cue and opened up the passing game. Matt Alviti threw for a pair of seven-yard passes to Julian Cardona and

Luke Mottley before hooking up with Scott Derrick on a 60-yard touchdown pass with 9:20 on the clock.

After a Niles West three and-out, Preston took his second carry of the game and scampered 54 yards to push the Hawks advantage to 21-7 with 7:41 remaining in the first.

“The line was just making huge holes,” Preston said. “Frank Colletti, Luke Cummins and Pat Maloney, who came up from the sophomore level, played great. All of our lineman played great. That’s what led to my success.”

The Wolves Lavelle Jordan returned the ensuing kickoff into Maine South territory but fumbled and the Hawks’ Alex Gonzalez jumped on the loose ball at the Maine South 40-yard line.

Four plays later, Alviti found Derrick (3 catches, 116 yards, 2 touchdowns) again for a 45-yard touchdown pass and a 28-7 lead with 5:54 to play in the quarter. Another Niles West three-and-out led to a two-yard touchdown run from Joe Schmit with 3:10 left in the first to extend the lead to 35-7.

One more strong defensive series allowed Maine South to get the ball back and Preston punched it from nine yards out with 2.9 seconds on the clock.

“It was awesome in the first quarter,” Alviti said. “It’s awesome knowing I can give Paulie the ball and he’ll just take it to the house. He’s just so unbelievable. And I know if I get Scott Derrick the ball, he’s going to score.”

Playing backups midway through the second quarter on, Maine South let the Wolves hang around.

David Galimore scored for Niles West with 4:39 left in the second on an eight-yard run but Hawks backup quarterback Jimmy Frankos engineered his own drive culminating in

a 17-yard touchdown pass to Mottley with 2:50 remaining in the first half. The Hawks led 48-14 at halftime and 48-21 after three quarters. Galimore, who finished with 128 yards and two touchdowns on 14 carries, ran for a 10-yard touchdown in the third quarter.

“I told my line to keep blocking the way they were blocking and I would produce,” Galimore said. “It’s tough to keep fighting but you have to keep doing your best and play for your pride.”

While Galimore had a big night, the defensive effort was

disappointing.“We had some bad pursuit

and we needed to tackle a little better because they had some big runs on us,” Galimore said. “I looked at the scoreboard and they had 42 points and I was

Hawks top Wolves, put up 42 in first quarter

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Maine South running back Paul Preston races past Niles West’s John Purdiman in the Hawks’ 55-21 victory over the Wolves last Friday night. Preston finished with 119 yards and three touchdowns on four carries.

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Conner Flahive caught his first college TD against Minnesota.


Notre Dame had a solid weekend taking third place in the North Star Cup Tournament.

The Dons started Saturday with a 2-1 loss to Crystal Lake South. Notre Dame actually started strong and took a 1-0 lead thanks to a goal 12 minutes into the second period by David Fabris with the assist coming from Jeff Levar.

The lead would be short lived as the Gators scored twice in the second period to take control.

Ryan Maize had 16 saves in net in a losing effort.

Up next for Notre Dame was the Glenbard Hockey Club on Saturday night. The Ice Dons had to settle for a 1-1 tie with their lone goal

coming from Stephen Kavanagh. Michael Indurante and Liam Healy picked up assists on the goal. Maize had 18 saves in net.

Notre Dame continued the tourney on Sunday and knocked off Conant 2-1 in a thrilling shootout. Sean Furman scored the Ice Dons lone regulation goal with Stephen Kavanagh getting the assist. In the shootout Indurante scored the game-winner. Maize had 27 saves in regulation and stopped all five shots in the shootout.

Notre Dame finished the tourney with a 4-1 victory over St. Charles. Alex Murphy scored two goals for the Dons while Kevin Sanetra and Gino Jacobazzi had a goal each. Maize had another fantastic game allowing just a single goal.

The Ice Dons next game is against Highland Park at Niles Ice Arena next Monday night.

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ICE HOCKEY

By Mark GregorySports reporter

For most of the game last Saturday night, Northern Illinois University senior fullback Conner Flahive threw big blocks and helped spring tailback Chad Spann to a career-best 223 yards and two touchdowns in the Huskies 34-23 win over Big Ten Conference opponent Minnesota.

But with the score 20-16 in

favor of the Huskies, the Notre Dame graduate helped the team in a different way.

Flahive caught a two-yard touchdown pass from Chandler Harnish on third and goal to extend NIU’s lead to 27-16 with 13:35 remaining in the fourth quarter. The TD was the first of Flahive’s career.

“That was my first collegiate touchdown,” said Flahive. It was a blast. We watched the film and they were teasing me. I caught

it and really had no clue what to do. I almost stumbled getting up because I was overly excited. I threw the ball to the ref and it didn’t even make it to him.”

The senior is one of two fullbacks used by the Huskies. He is primarily the run blocker, as Kyle Skarb gets most of the work in the passing game.

After a pair of tries for Spann, the play came into the huddle and Flahive knew it was a good play, he was just surprised he was in the game.

“We had just run two power runs and they stopped it, so it set up the play action well,” he said. “When I saw that no one was coming in to sub for me I had a smile on my face because I knew with the plays we ran before I was going to be open. I went out to the guy I had just blocked the two plays before and bluffed and went to the flat and it opened nicely.”

The win was the third win ever for NIU against a Big Ten team and the second in two years, both with Flahive on the team.

“As much as people don’t want to say it, most of the guys on our team were passed up by the Big Ten, so it is a blast to play against them and beat them to show that we can beat them and we can out physical them,” he said. “This year and last year (against Purdue), we beat them at their own game. We ran the ball down their throats.”

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When John Schwan took over the girls tennis program at Maine East five years ago the team had to scramble to fill a varsity and junior varsity roster.

Schwan only had around 20 girls on the team but times have changed at the Park Ridge school.

The Blue Demons courts are overflowing this season as the varsity and jv teams combine for about 75 players.

“One of my objectives was to build the program here and introduce the sport to as many girls as we possibly can,” Schwan said.

While most of the girls on the tennis team don’t have a long history of playing the sport, Schwan thinks that actually is beneficial to the girls.

“I look at it as an advantage,”

he said. “The attitude of our girls is that it’s a new sport and they enjoy it. They’re having a good time. A lot of girls who have been playing since they were five years old are burned out by the time they get to high school. In some cases their skill level is beyond ours but our girls are having more fun.”

Playing No.1 singles for Maine East this season has been senior Samantha Panganiban. She seemingly came out of nowhere to take the top spot.

“She’s been a pleasant surprise,” Schwan said. “She started off relatively slow and started out as No. 4 on our singles depth chart. She’s gotten better throughout the season and now she’s our clear No. 1 player.

“She’s got a lot of natural ability and is a very good athlete. I think it was just a function of her spending more time on the court. As she got more time she improved.”

Panganiban has definitely

enjoyed the twist this season has taken.

“So far the season has gone great,” she said. “I think the team and I have been doing well. We’re all there for each other. Whenever I get frustrated, my coach and teammates are there to help me out.”

While Panganiban has made big strides, there are always things to work on.

“She probably needs to improve her backhand a little bit,” Schwan said. “If we see some improvement in that, she can do well in conference and potentially in the state meet.”

“I just want to play my best and wins as much as possible,” said Panganiban, who started playing her freshman season. “I want to try and earn myself a scholarship.”

The No.1 doubles team has fluctuated throughout the season between the team of seniors Angela Lewosz and Aimee Sweet and the duo of Anna Pamula and

Nina Zakharia.“One match one of them is

playing No. 1 and the next match the other team is playing No. 1,” Schwan said. “They challenge each other every week and whoever comes out on top gets to play No. 1.”

“The season has been going

pretty good,” Lewosz said. “Amy is my partner and we work pretty well together. Both teams are at the same level so we kind of push each other.”

“The season’s going awesome,” Sweet added. “I love playing with

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Maine East’s Samantha Panganiban is the Blue Demons’ No. 1 singles player this year.

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After falling behind Leyden by one goal last Saturday in a nonconference match in Franklin Park, Maine South worked so hard to get back in the game.

Finally with 23:46 left in the second half the Hawks got their break and scored on a penalty kick to even the game. But a flurry of Leyden goals in the final 20 minutes made it all for naught as the Eagles picked up a 4-1 victory.

“They’re frustrated, I’m frustrated because we thought we could have done better today,” Maine South coach Dan States said. “We had some difficulties with our consistency, particularly in the back. We weren’t marking and covering effectively and had some poor tackling and they took advantage of it. The one redeeming quality is that this was a nonconference game and we learned from it.”

The way the Hawks lost hit the players pretty hard as well.

“Mental mistakes were definitely a big factor,” senior forward Mike Termena said. “We didn’t finish the opportunities we had. We know our team is better than what we’ve been showing so far and we hope to turn it around.”

Leyden took a 1-0 lead when David Wisniewski got free for a 1-on-1 with the goalie. Wisniewski popped it right over his head for the early advantage with 13:35 to play in the first half.

That’s how the score would stay until midway through the second half when the Eagles made a big mistake. While going up for a header in the box, Leyden pushed a Maine South player in the back and the Hawks (4-9-2) were awarded a penalty kick. Ben Hannon took the shot and drilled it past the diving goalie, who got a hand on it. The score tied things up with 23:46 to play in the second half.

Leyden didn’t take much time regaining the lead as Wisniewski scored with 18:17 to play on the first as he once again got free right in front of the net.

“We didn’t give up because we’ve been down 3-0 and 3-1 before and came back to win it,” said Hannon, a senior forward and captain. “But we just didn’t have our heads in the game today.”

The back-breaker would take place less than two minutes later.

The Eagles were awarded a free kick from 30 yards out and as Maine South was still trying to set up its defense, Arnoldo Reyes fired a perfect shot that flew into the right side of the net, completely uncontested with 16:25 to play in the game.

“It was something that we were just working on in our training session on Friday,” States said. “I knew they had the propensity for doing quick dead ball situations. I was hollering

right away because I could tell from the sidelines, here it comes. But unfortunately we didn’t execute it properly.”

Peter Kaczowka added another goal for Leyden, scoring with 12:27 left in the contest.

“It was a bunch of continual mistakes,” Hannon said. “All their goals were just getting dribbled and the free kick was just a lack of communication. It was smart on their part but we should never let that happen.”

In addition to Hannon and

Termena, States has been happy with the play of Martin Sullivan and Corey Aumiller.

“(Sullivan) has done a nice job moving for us moving in and out from central midfield to defensive midfield and the flanks,” States said. “Corey has had a good season working in the back for us.”

Maine South now gets ready for the Central Suburban League South portion of their schedule.

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Maine South’s Matt Sullivan moves the ball upfield past Leyden’s Kevin Murphy


amazed. I thought it was the end of the second quarter but it was still the first.”

Maine South finished the scoring in the fourth quarter as third-string QB Matt Cherven connected with Connor Mathisen for a 46-yard touchdown pass.

Up next for Niles West is a CSL South game at home against New Trier. The Trevians are 3-2 on the season and 0-1 in conference.

“They’re back to doing what they did when they had their tailbacks,” Wolves coach Scott Baum said. “They have good kids. They remind me of watching Providence play. The tailback gets the ball and it looks like they have 12 guys blocking for them.”

The Wolves hope to have star wide receiver Santiago Ochoa back for the contest. Ochoa has missed three games this year with hamstring and back injuries.

Meanwhile, on Friday night Maine South travels to Evanston, which was stunned 22-21 by Waukegan last Saturday. The Wildkits are 3-2 overall and 0-1 in conference.

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Niles West’s Seve Loubriel (left) heads upfield while Maine South’s Ryan McCarthy gives chase.

Angela and we’ve learned a lot. It’s fun playing with Anna and Nina because we’re all friends.”

Regardless of whoever is playing No. 1 doubles, Lewosz is just happy to be a part of a team that has really blossomed from her freshman season.

“When we started playing there wasn’t much,” Lewosz said. “A lot of freshman have joined this year. Usually it’s a sport with fewer people that isn’t really that popular.”

The next goal is to start knocking off some of the more skilled teams in the Central Suburban League conference.

“Hopefully we can start doing better against ball-machine schools like Deerfield where they hit 50-plus mile an hour serves,” Sweet said. “I think we can do better against those kinds of teams and not lose too many.”

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By Albert CorveraCSLinsider.com

It was exactly the type of game one would expect from the two front-running teams in a stacked Central Suburban League South.

On a cold and blustery Saturday afternoon in Skokie, Niles West played host to a Glenbrook South team that has averaged about one goal in its last seven games.

In its last seven games, Niles West had found the net a little less than two times per game.

Although both teams sport a low-scoring, yet timely offense, the name of the game for the Titans and the Wolves has been their defense.

In the end, both teams played just the way they have played as Niles West came away with a 2-1

victory. With the win, Niles West (11-1-

2, 1-0-1 CSL South) moved into a tie for first place with New Trier in the conference, while GBS (7-5-3, 2-1) dropped into second place.

“It was very important to win,” Niles West coach Scott Ackman said. “GBS is a very good team. We knew that coming in. They were already 2-0 in conference so we knew it was going to be tough against them. To get a victory against them is huge.”

With the game tied at 1-1, Niles West senior defender Thomas Villamil was at the right place at the right time when he picked up a carom off a GBS defender and blasted an open shot into the net from the 15-yard line to give the Wolves a 2-1 lead in the 57th minute. Junior midfielder Pawel Dabek was credited with the assist.

“I was going to stay back and

play defense thinking the ball was going to get cleared out and make the transition from there,” Villamil said. “Right as the ball was rolling, I looked to the side and saw the ball was right beside me and I just ran past (the defender). I knew it was coming.”

After both teams finished with a scoreless tie in the first 40 minutes, Niles West got on the board quickly to open up the second half on a header by junior forward Jaime Zepeda for a 1-0 lead in the 42nd minute. Niles West sophomore midfielder Daniel Rozen went toe-to-toe with a GBS defender and made a right-footed centering kick that was knocked in mid-air by Zepeda and past Titans’ goalie David Abiera (5 saves).

But four minutes later, GBS made it a new ballgame.

Titans junior midfielder Nathan Park went one-one-one with a Niles West defender battling for

position left of the net. With the Titans’ Branden McGarrity and Connor Freedman sprinting downfield, Park made a perfect centering pass in front of the net that went to Freedman, who tied the game at 1-1 in the 47th minute.

Niles West only had one shot on goal in the first half. But as the second half opened, the Wolves turned up their offense with 5-of-7 shots on goal.

“I think we adjusted to how they played and finally we realized how to play with them and totally dominated,” Villamil said.

“We just stepped it up in the second half,” Ackman added. “We didn’t want to play for a 0-0 tie.”

While GBS had 3 of its 5 shots on goal in the second half, the Titans missed a number of golden opportunities to tie the game earlier and later to take the lead.

Niles West moves into first place

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ENTERTAINMENT18 THE BUGLE SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

By Brian LowryVariety

The deluge of new primetime series is beginning, with the major networks set to introduce 15 programs next week alone. And no, I haven’t turned into a blithering idiot yet, though we’re getting dangerously close.

For those waiting to see how the critics react (and let’s hope nobody’s losing sleep), it seemed like an opportune time to explain a bit about this process, and the ways in which Variety differs from other outlets.

Admittedly, pausing to discuss criticism risks looking self-aggrandizing, but I’ll endure those charges - mostly because it’s always surprising how little understanding exists regarding how critics operate. Indeed, even veteran producers and execs - people who theoretically ought to know better - can still harbor gross misconceptions.

Examples include the producer who blogged about settling his beef over a negative review with a baseball bat (for which he later apologized), the showrunner who insisted my pan of his show was ‘vindictive for no particular reason’ and the former network executives who only seemed to agree upon their mutual conviction that every discouraging word represented a personal vendetta.

Finally, there’s the ‘Entourage’

gang, which amusingly indulged in an episode where a character strolled into Variety’s office to tell its squirrelly-looking TV critic to piss off.

The overriding theme is the assumption that one person’s opinion must be tethered to some nefarious or ulterior motive - or, conversely represents a life-long

pledge of loyalty and admiration.Neither is true. Like the

fine print in banking ads, past performance is no guarantee of future success. Through the years nobody has provided me more hours of TV viewing pleasure than David Milch and Steven Bochco, and I confess to liking both personally. Yet that

didn’t stop me from blasting the former’s ‘John From Cincinnati’ and bemoaning the latter’s ‘Raising the Bar.’

However self-indulgent it may seem, then, let’s set the record straight on a few things before the fall onslaught is unleashed.

For starters, I tend to err on the side of caution when praising pilots. This is in part because I’ve been burned too often by shows that started well - frontloading all the good stuff - and then fizzled.

So you might see a lot of hedging words like ‘promising,’ ‘potential’ or ‘initially,’ because A) I have a limited vocabulary; and B) despite growing pressure to issue thunderous verdicts (tallying web traffic can heighten the impulse to swing for the rhetorical fences), a pilot is only a promise of what’s to come.

Last fall, my positive ‘Modern Family’ review would have been much more unqualified by midseason, for example, while ‘FlashForward’ had already squandered virtually all its goodwill before Halloween. In such matters, declaring victory prematurely is frequently a bad idea.

A disclaimer would be when I’ve seen multiple episodes, like HBO’s ‘Boardwalk Empire’ (the first six) or FX’s ‘Terriers’ (five). After screening that many there’s at least a sense the producers know where they’re heading - and even then, there are exceptions:

‘Heroes’ rapidly descended from anticipation into tedium, ‘Dexter’ won me over, and I still haven’t been able to entirely make up my mind about AMC’s ‘Rubicon’ after eight episodes.

On the flip side, if a pilot is truly awful, that’s a very bad sign. Yes, shows can improve, but when the prototype that sold your show stinks - the one you had months to craft and nurture - it’s difficult to recover from that creatively.

Because Variety is a trade paper, I also try to step outside myself long enough to venture some analysis (more like an educated guess) as to how well these programs will perform, regardless of how I might feel about them. Those assessments are based on time period, network and history, along with intangible factors.

Finally, I realize programs represent people’s livelihoods and never take those efforts lightly. A lot of blood, toil and sweat go into producing these shows, and while I might occasionally be flippant in writing about them (a good review should entertain as well as inform), it’s possible to be tough without being mean-spirited, provided the views expressed are fair and honest.

So if by chance I call your baby ugly, rest assured, it’s nothing personal. As they used to say on ‘Ally McBeal,’ ‘Bygones.’

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Steve Buscemi performs a scene in “Boardwalk Empire.”

Q. I’ve been following the media storm regarding Dr. Laura Schlessinger and the African-American caller. I am an African-American executive and frequently have white colleagues ask me about race. I consider it a compliment that they consider me a credible source of information. How can I let them know they don’t need to walk on eggshells with me?

A. You can encourage your colleagues to seek you out as a source of education on race issues when they discover that you are committed to reducing ignorance rather than increasing the huffy factor on the planet.

As a white woman, I cannot fully understand the actual experience of anyone of color in the workplace. But, as a woman, I am intimately familiar with the reality of sexism. I have learned in 30 years of work experience that most people are more ignorant than malicious. If I take the head off a male coworker because he called me “honey,” I’ve done more to harm my cause of equal rights than his word choice.

I am an advocate of stepping back and considering the context in which people use language at work. If a male colleague calls me “sweetie,” with a warm, respectful voice, I prefer to respond to his underlying intention of support than nail him for a sexist word choice.

As human beings, we have more that unites us than divides us. The big things like birth, death and pain should motivate us to have compassion for each other. Unfortunately, at work many people forget our commonalities and walk around just looking for offence.

Many of your colleagues have run into these people who brim over with a desire to be able to cry victim. Many of your colleagues may be borderline paranoid to upset anyone over their choice of God, sexual preference, race, age, gender, political affiliation or what have you. The real victim of the rise of huffiness at work is curiosity. If we cease to ask poignant questions about each other, the rich diversity of our workplaces is lost. We simply cannot understand the way each

of sees the world when people are so afraid of offending each other that they stop talking to each other.

Good for you for being willing to be

an ambassador for your race in the workplace! People like you are solving the critical question facing our species. Will we learn to understand each other so we can cooperate to solve the enormous problems we all face, or will our species end because we all chose terminal huffiness?

You may think that your compassionate support of your coworkers’ curiosity is a small matter but you are quietly solving the biggest problem humanity faces, one person at a time!

The last word(s)Q. My boss is having me work

unbelievably long hours. I’m afraid if I bring it up he will fire me. Should I sit silently and suffer or speak up?

A. Speak up! Asking about options won’t get you fired. But burning out at work will.

(Daneen Skube, Ph.D., executive coach, trainer, therapist and speaker, also appears as the FOX Channel’s “Workplace Guru” each Monday morning. She’s the author of “Interpersonal Edge: Breakthrough Tools for Talking to Anyone, Anywhere, About Anything” (Hay House, 2006). You can contact Dr. Skube at www.interpersonaledge.com or 1420 NW Gilman Blvd., #2845, Issaquah, WA 98027. Sorry, no personal replies.)


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FOOD22 THE BUGLE SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

Say the word “salad” and most people will think you’re talking about a dish meant for springtime or summer - times of year when the warm weather makes mixtures of light, fresh vegetables or fruits perfect foods to eat.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t also enjoy salads when the weather gets colder. Now is a perfect time for making and eating hearty salads that feature autumn’s more robust produce, salads that will sustain and satisfy you as the weather grows colder.

Just think of all the wonderful salad leaves you can find in farmers’ markets right now. Though many of them are available throughout the year, some seem ideally suited to the season. There’s crisp, juicy ivory-and-pale-green spears of Belgian endive, with a refreshing flavor contrasted by just a hint of bitterness; and curly endive, also called by the French name frisee, with a more delicate texture and slightly more noticeable but still mild bitterness. And don’t

forget purple-red radicchio leaves, more bracingly bitter; peppery sprigs of watercress; and some of the more tender, mild salad leaves such as butter

or Bibb lettuce.Some of my favorite ingredients

to add to autumn salads are seasonal fruits. Crisp apples (such as Granny Smith, Cortland, Fuji, or Pink Lady) and firm, juicy pears (such as Anjou, Bartlett, or Bosc) are naturals for a great salad. So are grapes, especially the beautiful, slightly spicy seedless red varieties. Sometimes, I’ll add fresh figs to my fall salads. I also love to include tangy-sweet pomegranate seeds, which look like beautiful rubies when you sprinkle them on as a garnish.

Flavorful cheeses are also great additions. I like those with hints of tanginess or saltiness, such as crumbled blue cheese, feta, or fresh creamy goat cheese,

or shavings of good imported Parmesan.

And don’t forget the crunchy, rich, earthy-tasting nuts, which seem to me especially wonderful ingredients in the autumn. I often like to use them instead of croutons as garnishes for fall salads, especially when I candy the nuts with an easy-to-apply coating of confectioners’ sugar.

There you have it: a pick-and-choose list of ideal ingredients for autumn salads, ready for you to compose your own original version, toss with your favorite dressing. Or, to get you started, try one of my favorite combinations by preparing my recipe for Autumn Salad with Apples, Pomegranate, and Candied Walnuts.

You can serve it as an appetizer or a side dish. And by adding some freshly cooked or leftover chicken, turkey, pork, or ham, you can turn the recipe into a wonderful main dish. However you prepare it, I know you’ll enjoy its combination of fresh seasonal colors, textures, and flavors.

Fall into the robust flavors of autumn salads

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Tangy-sweet pomegranate seeds look like beautiful rubies when you sprinkle them on as a garnish.

First, prepare the Candied Walnuts. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Arrange the walnuts in a baking pan and toast them in the oven until golden brown, about 15 minutes, checking to make sure they don’t burn.

Pour the peanut oil into a heavy 2-quart (2-l) saucepan over medium heat. Slowly heat it to 350 degrees F. on a deep-frying thermometer.

While the oil heats, bring a small saucepan of water to a boil. Add the toasted walnuts and boil for about 1 minute. Drain well, then transfer the nuts to paper towels and pat dry.

When the oil reaches frying temperature, put the confectioners’ sugar in a small mixing bowl, add the nuts, and toss to coat them. Then, with a slotted metal spoon, carefully lower the nuts into the hot oil. Cook until deep golden brown, about 30 seconds, and then immediately lift them out carefully with the slotted spoon and transfer to a baking pan lined with paper towels. Set aside.

Next, prepare the Balsamic Dijon Vinaigrette. In a medium bowl, put the vinegar, mustard, shallot, and thyme. Stir together with a wire whisk. Then, whisking continually, very slowly pour in the olive, hazelnut, and walnut oils, continuing to whisk until the dressing is thick and creamy. Set aside.

For the salad, separate the endive leaves, rinse and pat them dry; then, stack them, cut crosswise into thin julienne strips, and transfer to a large salad bowl. Rinse the frisee, pat dry with paper towels, trim the leaves, and tear into bite-sized pieces, transferring them to the bowl. Rinse and pat dry the arugula leaves and add to the bowl along with the mixed greens. Peel and core the apples and cut them into julienne strips and add to the bowl.

With a sturdy, sharp knife, quarter the pomegranate. Immerse each quarter in a bowl of cold water and, with your fingers, separate the seeds from the peel and white pith. Transfer the seeds to paper towels to drain.

Add the dressing to the bowl of salad ingredients and toss until thoroughly mixed and evenly coated. Mound the salad on individual serving plates. Garnish with the cheese, walnuts, and pomegranate seeds and serve immediately.

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CANDIED WALNUTS1/2 cup shelled walnut pieces2 cups peanut oil1 cup confectioners’ sugar

BALSAMIC DIJON VINAIGRETTE2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar1 tablespoon Dijon mustard1 teaspoon minced shallot1 teaspoon minced fresh thyme leaves1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil1/4 cup hazelnut oil1/4 cup walnut oilSaltFreshly ground black pepper

SALAD3 heads Belgian endive1 head baby frisee (curly endive)1/2 pound baby arugula leaves1/2 pound mixed baby greens2 Granny Smith apples1 pomegranate1/4 pound Roquefort or other blue-veined cheese, crumbled

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SENIORSMore tapping retirement security for needs

The recession is eroding retirement security even more deeply, as more Americans tap into all available resources to meet current needs. In many cases, that means tapping into 401(k) accounts, IRAs, or taking Social Security early.

Fidelity Investments reported recently that 11 percent of its active 401(k) plan participants borrowed or withdrew funds from their accounts during the 12-month period ended June 30, up from 9 percent a year ago-a 10-year high. The portion of participants with loans outstanding also increased two full percentage points in the second quarter to 22 percent. What’s more, five percent of the participants who took a hardship withdrawal last year did so again this year.

Along with that report comes data suggesting that the number of families tapping retirement accounts to pay for college expenses this year has doubled. A new study by Gallup and student lending giant Sallie Mae of more than 1,600 families with college-age children found that 7 percent withdrew or borrowed funds from a 401(k) or IRA for

the 2009-2010 academic year, up from 3 percent in the previous year.

And the a m o u n t s w i t h d r a w n or borrowed increased to $8,554, up from $5,318 in the previous year. “That kind of change in a single year is very significant, and very worrisome,” said Sarah Ducich, senior vice president, public policy at Sallie Mae. The key economic concerns expressed by parents responding to the study included rising tuition, reduced value of their home and a big increase in worries about declining income due to job loss.

Retirement accounts can be tapped under certain circumstances without incurring a withdrawal penalty.

The Internal Revenue Service allows hardship withdrawals from a 401(k) for limited and very specific purposes, including funding of education, medical expenses and funerals, paying mortgage debt or to avoid

foreclosure or eviction. The IRS requires employers to meet tough qualification requirements, and employees must submit extensive documentation proving the hardship.

A Roth IRA can be tapped without penalty so long as the funds have been invested a minimum of five years. However, the funds do generate tax liability as ordinary income-which can impact eligibility for need-based financial aid in the following year.

Withdrawing funds from a standard IRA before age 59 1/2 generally triggers a 10 percent tax penalty, and the funds also will be taxed as ordinary income (There are certain “special circumstances” that can exempt you from this rule; see IRS Form 590 for more details. http://bit.ly/NsYX3)

Borrowing from a 401(k) account comes with special risks. These loans have five-year terms; if you leave your job for any reason before then, you must repay in full - or the loan is treated as a taxable distribution. Plus, if you’re under age 59-1/2, you’ll pay a 10 percent penalty if you default on the loan.

Then there’s the long-term damage to your retirement savings. Borrowing or withdrawing funds will inflict serious damage because of the time those funds won’t be earning investment returns. Also lost is the opportunity to earn returns on new investments; in most cases, you can’t make contributions while you have a loan outstanding, and you can’t contribute for six months after you make a hardship withdrawal.

A 35-year-old investor who borrows $25,000 from her 401(k) and repays it over five years reduces the balance at retirement by about 17 percent, according to the Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies (The example assumes retirement at 65, a $5,000 annual contribution to the 401(k) and a starting vested balance of $50,000.)

Likewise, a $50,000 hardship withdrawal would set back that same investor at retirement by a whopping 45 percent.

The nest egg raid also extends to Social Security, where the poor economy is pushing more Americans to file for early

benefits-a move that reduces lifetime benefits sharply in most cases. Under Social Security rules, your lifetime benefits will be reduced based on an actuarial projection of your longevity if you file before the current full retirement age of 66. Starting at 62 means you retired four years early; the net effect is that your annual benefits will be reduced permanently by a total of 25 percent.

The Social Security Administration reports that 73 percent of workers who filed for benefits in 2009 were filing early-that is, sometime before their full retirement age. That number hasn’t changed much since the onset of the economic downturn, but it’s an overwhelmingly large percentage of all filers.

Mark Miller is the author of “The Hard Times Guide to Retirement Security” (John Wiley & Sons/Bloomberg Press, June 2010). He publishes RetirementRevised.com, featured recently in Money Magazine as one of the best retirement planning sites on the web. Contac him with questions and comments at [email protected]

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SENIOR LIFESTYLES24 THE BUGLE SEPTEMBER 30, 2010

NilesFor a detailed description of programs

& activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, please check the Naturally Active Program Guides or

call the Niles Senior Center at 588-8420 ~

Information about the Niles Senior Center can be found on the Village of Niles Website at www.vniles.com . Click on “Departments” (upper left), and then Click on “Senior”

You can now see what’s new at the Senior Center.

.Advanced registration is generally

required for programs.September/October RegistrationsMembers Early Registration Forms from

the September-October Naturally Active were due at the Center on Friday,

September 3rd. Member Walk-in Registrations

for programs with openings began Wednesday, Sept. 8th.

Non-members may register for any classes and programs at the Niles Senior Center five (5) days prior to an event’s/program’s confirmation due date. For more information about program eligibility, contact one of our program coordinators.

Individuals must be a registered member of the Niles Senior Center to receive the member price. Membership application forms are available at the Front Desk, Membership Service Desk, or on-line.

Mark your Calendars!! It’s Birthday Time at the Center, Wednesday, Oct.27 1-2PM Free to Members/$2NM Mayor Robert Callero invites all seniors who have had a birthday within the last 12 months (or will have one within the next 12 months) to join him at the annual Niles Senior Center Birthday Bash! Our celebration will be complete with cake and raffle prizes. Advanced registration is required.

9th Annual Pet Parade, Monday, October 11, Hot Dog Lunch at 12noon to Benefit Wrightway Pet Rescue with “Parade of Pets” to follow at 1:00PM

Come, one, come, all to the 9th Annual Pet Parade. All ages of pet owners are invited to sign up to showcase your special pet. Prizes are given for furriest, largest, smallest, best behaved, human-pet look-a-like, and much more. If you would like to join us for the Hot Dog Lunch, there is a cost of $2 with all profits going to the Wrightway Animal Rescue. If you are coming for the “Parade of Animals” we are asking that you bring a donation of paper towels, bleach, clean bath towels, and, of course, a monetary donation.

Chocolate Workshop, Monday, October 18, 2:00-3:00pm $10M/$15NM

Spend time dipping and decorating

treats with a chocolate expert from the Rocky Mountain Chocolate Company in Park Ridge. There will be milk chocolate for making molds; marshmallows and pretzels for dipping; and much more. Participants limited. Non member registration is now open.

Flu Vaccination Clinics will beheld at the Niles Senior Center on Tues., Wed., & Thurs, October 5th, 6th, and 7th. Page 14 of the September/October Naturally Active contains the flu shot registration form. Carefully complete the form as directed and return it to the Center by Friday, September 3rd. Walk-in registrations will be accepted beginning Wednesday, September 8th. Vaccinations are available for persons age 9 and over. Individuals on Medicare must bring their Medicare Card on the day of their flu shot for billing purposes. The cost for those not on Medicare is $20.

Oktoberfest – Luncheon & Celebration, Friday, Oct. 22 11:30-2:00PM $14M/$19NM. The traditional German Band,Die Lustigen Musikanten (Merry Musicians) will play waltzes, polkas, marches, and German folk songs. Vocals in English & German. Prior to the performance, enjoy a delicious catered lunch featuring chicken schnitzel, sauerkraut, potatoes, dill carrots, and a delicious dessert. Now open to non-members. Reserved seating available.

Potawatomi Casino Trip, Tues., Oct.26, 8:15-4:00PM, $17M/$22NM

This outing to Potawatomi package includes motor coach transportation , $10 Bonus Play money, and a FREE lunch voucher. You must bring your valid Driver’s License or State ID with you on the day of the outing to receive the package. Also to claim a large prize, you must present your Social Security Card. At the time of registration, you will need to supply your birth date and (if you have

one) your Potawatomie Player’s ID #. Now open to non-members.

Ron Hawking Holiday Show at Drury Lane, Tues., Dec. 14, 10:15AM – 4:15PM $70M/$75NM In this special holiday version of Hawking’s hit show, the “man of a thousand voices” will pay homage to Frank Sinatra, Tom Jones, Julio Iglesias, Jack Nicholson and many more great entertainers. Prior to the show, lunch at Drury Lane will feature butternut squash soup, striploin au poivre (sliced New York strip steak with a peppercorn sauce) rolls, and dessert..

Lap Robe for Veterans in Need of Yarn Donations

Our dedicated volunteers make lap robes for veterans throughout the year using donated yarn. We have been out of yarn for several months and are looking for donations of clean 4 ply yarn. Please contact MaryAnn at the Center or drop by with your donations.

Final Fishing Outing of the Season, Fish Lake in Volo, Oct., 1 8AM-2PM

Fishing Banquet at Andrews on Thursday, Oct., 14 4-6PM $20.

Caregiver Support Available at the Senior Center

If you have questions about resources to assist a caregiver or would like to participate in a caregiver support group, please contact Bev Wessels at 847 588-8420.

Dinner and a Movie 5:00PM - 8:30 PMThe evening movie series offers

recent releases that that may contain controversial topics. Detailed descriptions of the following scheduled movies can be obtained at the NSC. Cost covers the meal. If you are only interested in the movie only, there is no charge. Dinner is served at 5PM and the movie starts at 5:15PM.

Tuesday, September 28, Angels and Demons (PG13 2009) Hot Dog $2M/$3NM

Upcoming Tournaments at the Center- Advanced registration required.

Pinochle Tournaments- $5M/$7.50NM - Friday, October 8 & November 12, 12- 4PM

Participate in a three-handed tournament. Lunch will be served prior to the game. Refreshments and prizes included. Call for availability.

Poker Tournaments- $5M/$7.50NM – Fri., October 29 12-3: PM

Play 7-Card Stud and 5-Card Draw. Lunch, refreshments and prizes included.

Wii Bowling Tournament on Thursday , October 21 2-4 PM $2M/$3 NM.

Join in the fun! If you’ve never played before, give us a call to schedule a practice. Refreshments and prizes are awarded. Register as soon as possible as there is limited space available.

Niles FREE Bus: How it Works, Every

Friday at 10:00AM. Meet Tom Surace, Transportation Supervisor for the Village of Niles, who will explain how to use the FREE Bus. Call 847 588-8420 to register.

Park Ridge OPERA ARTS DISCUSSION GROUP

Beginning at 12:30 p.m. sharp on Thursday, October 14, the Opera Arts Discussion Group, moderated by Leo Rizzetto, will view a great 2003 production of Franz Lehar’s last operetta “Giuditta.” This is a German DVD with English subtitles. The beautiful Giuditta leaves her much older husband going to Morocco where she takes up with a military man. When he has to go to battle she becomes a famous singer and dancer

See EVENTS, page 26


WILLIAM D. PIAZZI, 78William D. Piazzi, 78, of Niles,

passed away Saturday, September 11, 2010 at Lutheran General Hospital. He was born June 26, 1932. Beloved son of the late Daniel William Piazzi and the late Rose E. Piazzi. Loving husband of Violet Piazzi of Niles. Cherished father of Michele (Randy) Farmer, Tony (Lisa) Piazzi, Chris (Katie) Piazzi and Angela (Nathan) Stehle. Grandfather of Meredith, Matt (Kelly), John, Katie Grace, Miranda, Will, Natalie, Wes, Maggie, Noelle, Dan and Zach. Brother of the late Elizabeth. Services were held September 16, 2010 at St. John Brebeuf Church. Arrangements handled by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Interment at All Saints Cemetery. He was a Taxi Driver and a Korea Army Veteran.

BETTY LEE BOOCK, 77Betty Lee Boock, 77, of

Glenview, passed away Friday, September 17, 2010 at Lutheran General Hospital. She was born February 1, 1933 in Chicago. Beloved daughter of the late Regina (Moorehead) Fuller and the late Warren Fuller. Loving wife of the late Jay Boock. Cherished mother of Jack (Beverly) Boock, Jill Moss, Nancy Bynum, Ronald (Dorothy) Boock and Cynthia Boock. Grandmother of 9. Great grandmother of 2. Sister of Warren (Elaine) Fuller and the late Richard “Bud” (Pat) Fuller. Aunt of many. Services were held September 21, 2010 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Arrangements handled by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Interment at Memory Gardens Cemetery.

She was a Waitress.

JOHN W. DEPA, 74John W. Depa, 74, of Niles,

passed away Friday, September 17, 2010 at Rainbow Hospice Ark. He was born December 8, 1935. Beloved son of the late Paul Depa and the late Anna (Posda) Depa. Loving husband of Mildred Depa (nee Larson) of Niles. Cherished father of Duane (Dawn) Depa, Michele (Mike) Navarra and Brian (Mary) Depa. Grandfather of John, Courtney, Isabelle, Nicholas, Valerie and Sarah. Brother and uncle of many. Services were held September 20, 2010 at St. John Brebeuf Church. Arrangements handled by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Interment private. He was a Painter in Construction and an Army Veteran.

GUSTAVE ROBERT MILLER, JR., 97

Gustave Robert Miller, Jr., 97, of Minneapolis, (formerly of Niles), passed away Monday, September 13, 2010. Our beloved Pa, born on May 14, 1913, in Russelheim¨, Germany. With his parents Gustav Robert and Elisabeth Weiler Miller and older brother Ernst, Gus immigrated to the United States. They arrived at Ellis Island, NY, on November 17, 1924, aboard the Deutschland from Hamburg. The family settled in Chicago.

On a blind date he met Mildred (Amelia) Marie Tenuta. They were married on October 27, 1934 and were married 62 years until Millie died in 1997. Millie and Gus had three children, Jack, who died at the age of three, Richard

Jack (Kathleen) and Donna Lynn (Patrick) Coleman. He is survived by twelve grandchildren, Mark (Sue) Miller, Virginia (Dan) Roberts, Matthew (Amy) Miller, Gretchen Miller, Cathi (Joel) Mich, Christopher Miller, Michael (Jessica) Miller, Daniel Miller, Timothy Miller, Patrick (Cate) Coleman, Neal (Alicia) Coleman and Ryan Coleman. In 2000, Gus moved to Minneapolis to be near his family and delight in the achievements and antics of each great grandchild: Brett, Eric, Luke, Joseph, Brian, Leo and Jacqueline Miller; William, Virginia and Edward Mich; and Elizabeth, Robert, Colleen and Amelia Coleman. Other special people in his life were Barbara Webb Miller, Tom Sullivan, Artur and Marianna Szymanska and Ann and John Mitchell.

Gus enjoyed the many friends he made at Walker Place and the excellent care he received from the staff at Walker Place and Walker HCC in south Minneapolis. He enjoyed the weekly poker games.

Gus worked as the Traffic Manager for Cribben and Sexton for 26 years, in 1978 he retired as Traffic Manager from Rockola Manufacturing. Gus loved sports: a Cubs, Bears and Blackhawks fan until the day he died.

He loved history and geography and traveling. He was so proud to be an American that he became a citizen twice and never missed an opportunity to exercise his right to vote. Gus was an active member of St. John Brebeuf Church.

Services were held September 25, 2010 at Skaja Terrace Funeral

Home. Arrangements handled by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Interment at Maryhill Cemetery. Celebration of Gus will take place in Minneapolis on September 26, 2010.

ALBERT A. RASMUSSEN, 92Albert A. Rasmussen, 92, of

Niles, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2010 at Sunrise Assisted Living. He was born November 15, 1917. Beloved son of the late Florence Rasmussen (nee Krueger) and the late Albert M. Rasmussen. Loving husband of 57 years Eleanor (nee Price) Rasmussen of Niles.Cherished father of James (Anita) Rasmussen and Mariann (Leonard) Kozinski. Grandfather of Katelyn, Dana Marie, Michael, Mary Claire and Matthew. Twin brother of the late Clifford (Lucille) Rasmussen and the late Betty Duncan. Uncle of many. Services were held September 20, 2010 at St. Isaac Jogues Church. Arrangements handled by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Interment at Maryhill

Cemetery. He was a Meat Cutter/Butcher and a Member of the American Legion Gladstone Post 777. Memorials to: Alzheimer’s Association, 8430 W. Bryn Mawr, Ste.800, Chicago, IL 60631 and Rainbow Hospice, 444 N. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge, IL 60068 and a Veteran.

ANN THOMAS, 93Ann Thomas, 93, of Niles, passed

away Friday, September 17, 2010. She was born January 25, 1917. Beloved daughter of the late Carl Grzeszczak and the late Barbara Grzeszczak. Loving wife of the late Joseph Thomas. Cherished mother of James (Rebecca) Thomas. Grandmother of Steven (Sherri) Thomas and Jennifer (Luke) Lau. Great grandmother of Ethan, Noah, Kyle and Nicole. Services were held September 22, 2010 at St. John Brebeuf Church. Arrangements handled by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Interment at Maryhill Cemetery. She was a Homemaker. Memorials to: Local food banks.

Obituaries


in night clubs and panders to rich and influential men. Years later, she meets her military man and tells him he is the only one she has really loved. However, he has grown cold towards her and leaves. In her big production number she appears in the briefest costume imaginable. With magnificent sets, beautiful orchestral and vocal music, this is a production definitely not to be missed. Refreshments served after the program.

‘BOOK WORMS’ BOOK DISCUSSION

The group started their new season in early September in the Center library. Books are distributed monthly for discussion the following month. There are a variety of books and the discussion is always interesting. New members are always welcome. Terry Caldrone is the group leader. For future dates, call the Center for more information at 847-692-3597.

WOMEN’S CLUB ANNUAL LUNCH

AND CARD PARTYThe Women’s Club annual lunch and

card party begins with lunch at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 27. Menu will be chicken caesar salad with fruit. After lunch, any game of choice can be played ... bridge, pinochle, etc. Participants are encouraged to get up foursomes in advance. Reservations are required in advance and should be made according to current policy. The charge is $10.00 for the party.

FLU SHOTS

Flu shots are already scheduled for Tuesday, October 5 from 9 a.m. - 12 noon and will be available to all area seniors.

ANNUAL BAZAAR

The Center’s annual bazaar has been secheduled from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 6. The Center is accepting donations of gently used “white elephant” items. The bazaar workshop has been busy all year creating one-of-a-

kind items to be sold. This is a good time to get that special and unique gift for a loved one.

THE CHORALIERS

The Center’s chorus, The Choraliers, has begun their new season and meet at 1 p.m. on Fridays. They will soon begin rehearsing their holiday program. All Center members are invited to join. There is no audition .... just come and enjoy making beautiful music. The Choraliers can also be hired to sing at churches, schools, retirement homes, clubs, etc. For more information, call the Center at 847-692-3597.

Morton GroveNorth Shore Senior Center in Morton

Grove: The Senior Center, located Center at 6140 Dempster Street, offers programs, activities, and travel opportunities for adults. All programs and membership are operated by North Shore Senior Center based in Northfield. You may register for all programs at the Senior Center or call 847-470-5223.

Senior Center MembershipBecome a member of North Shore

Senior Center in Morton Grove (NSSC in MG) and enjoy opportunities to live longer, happier, healthier lives through an array of programs, activities, trips and services. NSSC in MG Members receive a discount on all programs, activities, and trips, Program Calendar & Newsletter six times per year, information on local, state, and federal issues affecting seniors, and invitations to special events and presentations. Annual memberships for the remainder of 2010 have been prorated to $7 for an individual and $12 for a couple/household. Everyone welcome! Call North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove at 847-470-5223 from 9 am to 4 pm or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove, to become a member.

Active Aging Week 2010North Shore Senior Center in Morton

Grove is committed to providing

opportunities to help you to live a longer, happier, and healthier life, which is why we are proud to celebrate Active Aging Week 2010 from September 20-26 with a variety of programs and events for you to enjoy. Programs include: Navigating Your Way through Retirement, Wii Bowling, Your Keys to Active Aging, Your Brian Fitness Lifestyle, Addressing Sleep Issues, and a Dining For Wellness Cooking Demonstration and Tasting.

Call the senior center at 847-470-5223 for more information and schedule details.

Classical Music’s Greatest HitsIn this special presentation, composer

and educator Jim Kendros will gather together what many consider to be the greatest hits of classical music. Listen to short selections of magnificent beauty and enjoy each treasure as you discover the background of these musical gems. Program takes place on Monday, September 20 at 1pm at NSSC in Morton Grove, 6140 Dempster Street. Fee is $5 for NSSC-MG members and $7 for non-members. Call 847-470-5223 to register or for more information.

Health and Wellness Fair 2010Local organizations come together

to offer older adults information and resources on health, housing, and retirement lifestyle opportunities on Saturday, October 9 from 9:30 am– 1:30pm at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center, 6140 Dempster Street, Morton Grove.

Talk with representatives from local organizations and businesses, participate in health screenings, pick up information and educational literature, and attend one or more of the following seminars: “After the Kids Are Gone: Lifestyle and Housing Options” with Gail Niksic at 10am; “Retirement Planning in the Current Economy” with Karen Chan at 11am; and, “To Your Health: Simple Steps to Eating Well” with Eileen Walsh at noon. Fair is co-sponsored by Morton Grove Family and Senior Services, North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove, Morton Grove Public Library, and The Bethany Terrace. For more information call NSSC in Morton

Grove at 847-470-5223.

Clubs and Special Interest GroupsNSSC in Morton Grove has many clubs

and special interest groups that meet weekly, such as bridge, Mah Jongg, canasta, Humanities Treasures, Needlework, Poker, and more. New members are always welcome. Most clubs have a $7 MGSC member and $9 nonmember fee per term. Registration required for all clubs and special interest groups.

Health ScreeningsMorton Grove Family and Senior Services

has expanded the health screenings available at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center, 6140 Dempster Street. Diabetes Screenings will now be held every Tuesday from 9 -10am. Blood Pressure Screening will be held every Tuesday and Friday from 9 -11am. Both are free of charge. Cholesterol Screening will be held the first Wednesday of each month. Cost: $10 for residents over age 65. There is a $12 fee for residents under 65 and for non-residents. Prime Care Resources will be providing the health screenings.

Appointments are necessary for cholesterol screening. Call 847-470-5223 for an appointment.

Podiatry Screening and Nail CareOn the first Tuesday of each month,

Dr. Neamand will provide basic foot assessments and nail clipping. Medicare and private insurance is accepted. Residents not covered will be charged a fee of $30.00.

Call 847-470-5223 for an appointment.

Flu & Pneumonia ClinicMorton Grove Family and Senior

Services will hold flu clinics for residents age 65 and older on the following dates: Thursday, September 30 from 9am – 1:30pm; Wednesday, October 6 from 1-4pm; and Thursday, October 7 from 9am-12pm. There is no charge for those with Medicare Part B. The fee for those without Medicare Part B is $25 for the flu shot and $45 for the pneumonia shot.

Appointments are required. Call 847-470-5223 for information and appointments.

EVENTSContinued from page 24


Photos by Robert Bykowski/ Staff photographer

A classic ClassicThe Park Ridge Chamber of Commerce, the Pickwick Theatre and the Park Ridge Recreation and Park District, came together for the 33rd running of the Charity Classic. Ryan Giuliano, left, first place finisher overall for the race nears the finish line during the 33rd Annual park Ridge Charity Classic 5K race on Saturday. Giuliano finished the race with a time of 15 min, 44 seconds. Jean Marinangeli, lower left, the first female race finisher, nears the finish line during the 33rd Annual Park Ridge Charity Classic 5K race on Saturday. The proceeds from the race benefit H.A.V.E Dreams, a Park Ridge non-profit that advocates for children with autism.


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