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OCTOBER 14, 2010 Vol. 55 No. 51 www.nilesbugle.com Our Village, Our News Sports Niles West captures CSL South title in boys soccer PAGE 11 Schools School Board hosts informal election meeting PAGE 4 INSIDE Robert Bykowski/Staff photographer All that glitters was at Miss Sunburst contest Golf Mill Shopping Center in Niles hosted the Miss Sunburst Model Search and Baby Contest on Oct. 10. Kings and Queens were chosen for each division of the baby contest, and received a crown, tro- phy, and banner. At right, Scott Alexander holds Samuel while Karen Graves holds Joey for the judges during the boys baby category . A winner in each age group of the Model Search received a crown, trophy, and banner, and go to the state competition in May to represent their home county. Visit www. buglenewspapers.com
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OCTOBER 14, 2010 Vol. 55 No. 51www.nilesbugle.com Our Village, Our News
SportsNiles West captures CSL South title in boys soccer
Page 11
SchoolsSchool Board hosts
informal election meeting
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Robert Bykowski/Staff photographer
All that glitters was at Miss Sunburst contestGolf Mill Shopping Center in Niles hosted the Miss Sunburst Model Search and Baby Contest on Oct. 10. Kings and Queens were chosen for each division of the baby contest, and received a crown, tro-phy, and banner. At right, Scott Alexander holds Samuel while Karen Graves holds Joey for the judges during the boys baby category . A winner in each age group of the Model Search received a crown, trophy, and banner, and go to the state competition in May to represent their home county.
Visit www.buglenewspapers.com
NEWS2 THE BUGLE OCTOBER 14, 2010
Effective Monday, November 1, refuse, recycling, and yard waste collection times may change.
Last year, Groot Industries provided Niles with 11 Compressed Natural Gas refuse trucks which operate 80% cleaner than diesel. In an effort to continue improving operational
effectiveness by reducing Groot’s carbon footprint, Groot is restructuring routes and collection times in Niles.
While your service date will not change, the time that the truck is in your neighborhood for collection is most likely changing. Therefore, it is
important to have your refuse, recycling, and yard waste material out for collection no later than 7 a.m. on your day of collection.
This route restructuring will provide various benefits, including route efficiency and reducing wasteful traffic on
Niles streets.Collection tips to remember:• Refuse containers may not
exceed 32 gallons in size or exceed 45 lbs.
• All recyclable items may be commingled in your recycling bin.
• Refuse and recycling carts
are available from Groot, call toll free at 800-244-1977 for details.
• Return hangers to dry cleaners.
• Do not place window glass, oil, paint, or yard waste in recycle bins.
For more information, call or visit www.groot.com
Over 250 people from twelve area churches are expected to participate in the annual Niles/Park Ridge CROP Hunger Walk on Sunday, October 17. Walkers raise funds to fight poverty and hunger locally and globally. Participants walk either a 3-mile route or a 6-mile route. This year the walk is hosted by Redeemer Lutheran Church in Park Ridge with rest stops at Park Ridge Presbyterian Church and Mary Seat of Wisdom Church.
CROP Walk is much bigger
than Niles and Park Ridge. CROP stands for Communities Responding to Overcome Poverty and similar walks are held in communities throughout the United States. In total, each year, some two million CROP Walkers, volunteers and sponsors raise over $16 million per year to help end hunger and poverty around the world -- and in their own communities.
25% of funds raised from the 2010 Niles/Park Ridge CROP Walk will benefit
families locally and will go to the Maine Township Food Pantry. CROP Walk is one of the pantry’s largest financial supporters. 75% of the money raised will be used by Church World Service, an international relief organization, for disaster relief and self-help development projects throughout the world.
Internet information can be found at www.cropwalk.org
To participate in the Niles/Park Ridge CROP Walk or to make a donation, please contact Sandy
Bowen at 847-825-7297.Sponsoring churches are:First United Methodist, Park RidgeMary Seat of Wisdom, Park RidgeMessiah Lutheran, Park RidgeNiles Community PresbyterianOur Lady of Ransom, NilesPark Ridge CommunityPark Ridge PresbyterianRedeemer Lutheran, Park RidgeSt. Andrews Lutheran, Park RidgeSt. John Brebeuf, NilesSt. Luke’s Lutheran, Park RidgeSt. Mary’s Episcopal, Park Ridge
If you go:Redeemer Lutheran Church
Sunday, October 17•
Registration at 1:30 p.m.•
Step-off at 2 p.m. •
1006 Gillick St. in Park Ridge•
To participate or donate call • Sandy Bowen, 847-825-7297
www.cropwalk.org•
Church support CROPs up for local hunger walk
Refuse, recycling route restructuring changes collection times
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On October 12th at 10:30 AM Niles Township and Financial Marketing Concepts Inc., (FMC) will hold a press conference to launch a new prescription drug discount program at the Niles Township Administration Building, 5255 Main Street in Skokie.
Once launched, the new Coast2Coast Rx card will allow all township residents, regardless of income, age, or health status to participate in the program and save on the cost of their medications. This program has already saved cardholders
an average of 45% in 2010 on the cost of prescription drugs. Even pets and family members living outside the township are able to take part in the program. The Rx card will be distributed free of charge and may be used at all pharmacy chains and most independent pharmacies in Niles Township and includes over 60,000 drugs in its formulary.
“With healthcare costs on the rise, prescription drug discounts will help ease some of the financial burdens township families are facing at a time
when they need it the most,” said Township Supervisor Lee Tamraz.
There are no eligibility requirements, so the Rx card is expected to have a sizeable impact on uninsured residents, residents facing high insurance deductibles and will allow savings for persons in need of prescriptions not covered by their current plans.
Providing savings for residents through the Rx program will come at no expense to the Township. Besides the discounts on prescriptions, the card also
provides 50% to 80% discounts for lab and imaging tests, further helping residents save even more money on their healthcare costs for these services.
Edward Rahn, President of Financial Marketing Concepts, Inc., of Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida, the issuer of the Coast2Coast Rx free discount card, says “We are pleased to work with Niles Township to help individuals, their families and pets combat the rising cost of healthcare.” Rahn added “We appreciate all that the Township and local pharmacies are doing
to help those in need.” The Coast2Coast Rx card will
be available for residents at most participating pharmacies, governmental offices, libraries and Township health facilities. Residents will also be able to print the Rx card, check their prescription prices and view the nearest participating locations at www.coast2coastrx.com.
At the website, click on the Print Free Card menu button and on the drop down list, click on township to get to the page to print the Niles Township Card.
New Rx card cure for rising prescription costs
Named to Chicago magazine’s Top Kids’ Docs list, 18 physicians from nine different specialties at Lutheran General Hospital and Advocate Lutheran General Children’s Hospital recently were recognized by their peers as being among the Chicago area’s most highly regarded pediatric doctors.
The October 2010 edition of Chicago magazine hit newsstands, unveiling the names of 140 pediatric physicians from across the Chicago area who are considered the best in their area of specialty.
“We are very proud of these highly skilled and respected physicians, and we thank them for all that they offer to our patients and our hospitals,” said Anthony A. Armada, F.A.C.H.E., president of Lutheran General Hospital and Lutheran General Children’s Hospital.
“The 18 names on the Top
Kids’ Docs list, along with all our other outstanding physicians and associates, illustrate our commitment to delivering the best care and service to those we are privileged to serve.”
Selection for the Top Kids’ Docs list was done in cooperation with Castle Connolly Medical Ltd., a health care research and information company that identifies outstanding physicians throughout country.
Physicians and medical leadership of leading hospitals were asked through mail, telephone surveys and electronic ballots to name exceptional doctors. A screening process was utilized before the final selection was made of the physicians most highly regarded by their peers.
Lutheran General Hospital and Lutheran General Children’s Hospital physicians recognized on the Top Kids’ Docs list were:
• Pediatric Cardiology: Ira
Dubrow, M.D., Tarek Saad Husayni, M.D., Alexander Javois, M.D.
• Pediatric Critical Care Medicine: Suresh H. Havalad, M.D.
• Pediatric Gastroenterology: Esperanza Garcia-Alvarez, M.D., James Berman, M.D., T.S. Gunasekaran, M.D.
• Pediatric Hematology-Oncology: William Goodell, M.D.
• Pediatric Nephrology: Kenneth Miller, M.D.
• Pediatric Otolaryngology: Robert P. Miller, M.D.
• Pediatric Radiology: John McFadden, M.D.
• Pediatrics: John Beckerman, M.D., Maria Hrycelak, M.D., William Wittert, M.D., Marilyn Zwirn, D.O.
• Pediatric Surgery: Donald C. Liu, M.D., Michel N. Ilbawi, M.D.,
Mark J. Holterman, M.D.
Advocate Lutheran General
Hospital’s medical staff includes more than 1,000 physicians, dental surgeons and other professionals who have distinguished themselves throughout Chicagoland as clinicians, teachers, researchers and leaders in the health care industry.
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is a 645-bed tertiary, academic and research hospital, a Level I trauma center, and one of the largest hospitals in the Chicago area. It also is home to Advocate Lutheran General Children’s Hospitals, one of the most comprehensive providers of pediatric care in the state.
Lutheran General has been rated 11 times as one of the 100 Top Hospitals and 15 top major teaching hospitals in the country by Thomson Reuters. For the 10th year, Lutheran General was named by US News & World Report as being one of America’s
Best Hospitals, receiving ‘top 50 in the nation’ rankings for medical excellence and advanced capabilities in many specialties.
In addition, Lutheran General was selected for the fourth time as one of the nation’s top cardiovascular hospitals, according to the Thomson Reuters 100 Top Hospitals: Cardiovascular Benchmarks for Success study.
The hospital was the first in the north and northwest suburbs to be awarded the American Nurses Credentialing Center’s prestigious Magnet designation, the highest honor and level of nursing excellence in the nation.
Lutheran General Hospital is part of Advocate Health Care, based in Oak Brook, Illinois, which is the largest health care provider in the state and one of the nation’s top health care systems.
Lutheran General physicians on Chicago Top Kids’ Docs list
When the economy was surging it wasn’t an issue. Businesses with five to 25 employees booked a restaurant or small banquet room and gave their colleagues, clients and employees the works – full bar, appetizers, meals and more. But with the economy still struggling and another season upon us, smaller groups have to decide whether to host a party or not.
Enter “Join-In Parties,” a new
twist on holiday celebrations born out of the need to save money but still enjoy “the works.”
“Let’s face it the economy is still bad and morale of many employees, friends and families is not good,” said Vivian Kolpak, whose family owns the White Eagle Restaurant & Banquet Hall. “We even heard rumors that Santa Claus might be taking a leave of absence this year. Well,
we’re here to save Santa,” she said.
Join-In parties allow any number of small companies to share a party. Groups numbering from three to thirty come together, allowing even the smallest groups to party in a big way. The White Eagle will host two Join-In parties, Dec 9 from 5 p.m. until midnight and Dec. 12 from 1 to 6 p.m.
“Sunday’s party will be family
oriented,” Kolpak said. “Families will be able to exchange gifts if they wish and the entertainment will be geared to families and kids,” she said.
White Eagle will have it’s usual extravagant holiday decorations throughout the building and will offer Join-In parties a customized dining area for your group, a lavish buffet and sweet table, holiday linens and flowers, entertainment and a cash bar for
just $22 per person, plus tax and service.
“Join-In parties make economic sense in today’s business world,” said Andrew Przybylo, co-owner of the White Eagle. “The business is only paying for its own people but the party allows for meeting new people, networking and other business opportunities,” he said.
For more information call the White Eagle at 847-647-0660.
‘Join-In’ parties let small businesses, groups celebrate for less
SCHOOLS4 THE BUGLE OCTOBER 14, 2010
Exchange program
On October 15, Niles Township High School District 219 will welcome 29 students and their teachers from the Schönborn Gymnasium in Bruchsal, Germany for a two-week visit. Since 2006, District 219 has had a reciprocal exchange with the Bruchsal school, and alternated years in which the schools visit.
The students from Germany will attend Niles North’s Homecoming events on Oct. 15 and Niles West’s on Oct. 23.
They will embark on various field trips throughout their stay, visiting cultural destinations throughout the Chicago area such as the Museum of Contemporary Art, the John Hancock Building and the Chicago Board of Trade.
Exchange students will also get to experience either Niles North or Niles West for one day, attending a reception in their honor and shadowing their American host throughout a full schedule of classes to thoroughly experience the American school system.
The exchange students will depart at the end of October with a sendoff the likes of which they’ve probably never seen before—a Halloween costume
party.The exchange program was
developed and coordinated by Niles North and Niles West German teachers Lydia Ronning, Josef Neumayer, Sara Shuster, Natalie Bartl and Caroline Ahearn.
North educator at convention
Niles North High School special education teacher Iris Kerbis Cantor will give a special presentation along with Beverly Johns, Adjunct Faculty of MacMurray College at the Illinois Council for Exceptional Children Fall Convention held in Lisle, Illinois on November 4 through 6. The session, titled “Critical Issues Impacting Teachers: Elementary Workload/Class Size, Role Ambiguity, Differentiated Compensation” discusses the changing role of the special educator and how state and federal initiatives are impacting the classroom.
North artists in community art show
Thirteen Niles North students will exhibit their paintings at the 2nd annual 12 x 12 Community Art Show held September 30 through October 30 at Blick Art
Materials, 1755 Maple Avenue in Evanston. The exhibit is a juried show open to professional artists as well as students. Niles North exhibitors include: Kyle Rosenberg, Lisa Gu, Amber Martin, Sonja Richter, Rebecca Gilbert, Stephanie Arias, Alexis Lehrman, Savanna Everson, Emma White, Karen Alvarez, Amy Ruiz, Crystal Zapata and Saba Azzeziazar.
West debate team at first competition
A revitalized Niles West Debate Team, under the coaching of teachers Eric Oddo and Matt Fahrenbacher, competed in its first tournament of the season at Glenbrook North High School on October 2. Twenty students from Niles West competed in the extremely competitive policy debate against teams from Glenbrook North, Glenbrook South, Homewood-Flossmoor, Maine East and New Trier. The 2010-2011 debate topic is “Resolved: The United States federal government should substantially reduce its military and/or police presence in one or more of the following: South Korea, Japan, Afghanistan, Kuwait, Iraq, Turkey.” The tournament was a four-round scrimmage with no elimination rounds and
teams only debated one side of the topic (either Affirmative or Negative).
Niles West freshman Kris Trivedi was the 9th place speaker among all Affirmative debaters in the tournament (out of approximately 50 Affirmative debaters).
Niles West teams that will compete at the New Trier Season Opener next weekend include: Sarika Malani and Fiona Mohan, Rimsha Baig and Jerry Varghese, Breana Brill and Alyssa Guzman, and Jessie Amgalanjargal and Sana Kahn.
According to Coach Oddo, this is a national varsity tournament and an amazing opportunity for Niles West students to grow as debaters.
The Niles West Debate Team includes: Sarika Malani, Fiona Mohan, Kris Trivedi, Liam Walters, Ari Hoffman, Jonass Placticis, Lia Isono, Amanda Muir, Justin Kang, Art Siriwatt, Breana Brill, Alyssa Guzman, Rimsha Baig, Jerry Varghese, Theo Noparstak, Vinay Patel, Jessie Amgalanjargal, Sana Kahn, Kathy Mirza and Taleen Poladian.
2nd annual GEMS conference at West
All fifth and sixth grade girls who want to learn how math and
science can make a difference and change the world should register for the Girls Empowered by Math & Science Conference held from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 6 at Niles West High School, 5701 Oakton, Skokie.
The GEMS Conference, Niles West’s second annual Science, Technology, Engineering and Math conference, is open to fifth and sixth grade girls who live in Niles Township and their parents.
Girls will attend science/math sessions with fun hands-on activities while their parents will attend sessions on how to prepare their daughter for high school and beyond.
The conference is free, but parents must register online by Oct. 29 at https://sites.google.com/a/d219.org/2010gems. Each girl will receive a bag of science fun.
The keynote presentation will be “Hot Science in Cold Place,” a lecture about Antarctica Research. Other session presenters from: Northwestern University, American Red Cross, American Chemical Society’s Polymer Ambassador Program and Koppers, Inc.
For questions, please contact Ami LeFevre at [email protected] or (847) 626-2771.
Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 is hosting an informal coffee for anyone interested in learning more about serving on the Board of Education on Oct. 28 at 7 p.m. at the District 64 Educational Service Center, 164 S. Prospect Ave. in Park Ridge.
Although the April 5 election seems a long way off, candidates
must file a full month earlier this year with nominating petitions due between December 13-20.
The hour-long meeting will include a short overview of the duties of serving on the Board and the process for being elected, with plenty of time for questions and answers.
Several present and past
Board members are expected to be on hand for conversation. Candidate packets and other helpful background materials will also be available for pick up.
“Whether you are curious about Board service now or at some point in the future, we hope local residents will feel
comfortable coming to talk with fellow residents about what it’s like to contribute to our public schools in this essential way,” stated Public Information Coordinator Bernadette Tramm.
District 64 will elect four Board members in April: three 4-year terms (full) and one
2-year term (partial). Elections are non-partisan and Board candidates do not indicate a political party affiliation.
A new page on District 64’s website offers candidate filing information and resources about Board service at www.d64.org/page.php?pid=589
Learn about the ABCs of school board service
It’s a dinner. It’s a concert. It’s a high-energy, fun-filled evening of entertainment, and it is one of the biggest fund raisers of the year for the Maine South High School music program.
It’s Band-O-Rama, scheduled for Saturday, October 16 at the high school and sponsored by
the Maine South Music Boosters Organization and the South Fine Arts Department. Proceeds and donations from this event will fund scholarships for the entire music program.
The evening begins with a dinner at 6 p.m., including a raffle and silent auction conducted
in the Maine South student cafeteria. South Fine Arts Chair Teralyn Keith expressed thanks to the 57 local businesses that have donated items for this extravaganza.
Musical entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Spec Gym with the Maine South Marching
Band. During the performance, there is a live auction for “Lead the Band,” in which patrons will have the opportunity to bid for the conducting baton and actually direct the Marching Band live on the spot. Special guests for the evening include all area 8th grade band students joining
the Maine South Marching Band in a special performance.
Tickets for both dinner and concert are $14 for adults and $9 for students and children. Tickets for the concert only are $5. Maine South is located at 1111 South Dee Road in Park Ridge.
Bid for command of South marching band at Band-o-Rama
Dist. 219 School Briefs
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The Niles Sister Cities association is hosting the sixth annual International Taste of Niles on Sunday, Nov. 21 from 1-5 p.m. at White Eagle Banquets, located at 6839 N. Milwaukee Ave. The banquet hall has been provided by the generous donation of the Przybylo family. The event will feature ethnic cuisines from local restaurants, entertainment by Enzo Incandela, the Red & White Band, and other entertainment that reflects the culture and history of the Niles Sister Cities in Italy, Greece, Ireland, and Poland. In addition, the International Taste of Niles
will also feature a full cash bar, a silent auction, and a 50/50 raffle. For the kids, there will be a children’s activity area.
Purchase tickets before Nov. 21 to receive a discount. Presale tickets are $13 for adults ($15 at the door) and $5 for children aged 3-12. Children under three are admitted free of charge. Tickets can be purchased at the Village Hall, located at 1000 Civic Center Dr. in Niles or at the White Eagle Banquets, located at 6839 N. Milwaukee Ave. in Niles.
For more information contact the Village of Niles at 847-588-8000.
Niles salutes sister cities through their cuisine
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 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 15
Introduction 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 16Park Ridge Historical Cemetery Walk. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Touhy Ave. and Dee Rd. in Park Ridge. Learn about Park Ridge pioneers, early settlers, and recent figures of notoriety who are buried in the 160 year old Town of Maine Cemetery. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for high school age or below. Apple cider, coffee, and donuts will be served. For more information call 847-696-1973.
OCTOBER 17History & personal 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 $30 per person. 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 Democratic 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 21
Book 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, 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 a DJ. Must register. For more information 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
CALENDAR6 THE BUGLE OCTOBER 14, 2010
Rotation in Office The concept
of “rotation in office” or term limits were hotly debated at the founding of our nation. They feared a permanent a r i s t o c r a c y. P r e s i d e n t G e o r g e Washington, who was offered a kingship, set the honorable precedent for a two-term tradition that prevailed into the 20th century. Thomas Jefferson pushed a limitation of tenure, “…to prevent every danger which might arise to American freedom by continuing too long in office…” During the ratification of the U.S. Constitution the provision for term limits was omitted. Richard Henry Lee viewed this absence as “most highly and dangerously oligarchic.”
An oligarchy is rule by the few over the many and is the opposite intent of American liberty. The founding fathers were aware of what had happened in ancient Greece or Rome when term limits were ended. Those ancient peoples fell quickly into dictatorship and slavery. A permanent poverty class arose and politicians used their influence to enrich themselves, their families and cronies.
Political entrepreneurship, when someone loots the public treasury for their private benefit, was rare in early America. Not
until the 20th century with the explosion in the size and scope of government do we see near life tenure for politicians. For a long time I’ve wavered between being for and against term limits. Today, I am firmly in favor of term limits. Why?
An American ideal is consumer choice. Any representative must recognize this and know that the American people love having a choice. From food to clothes to entertainment Americans want a choice, yet in politics we get the same old year after year.
Look at the apathy that brings about in voters. A republic is founded on the active participation of its people. If the people don’t vote, if the same person is elected to office over and over again how is that different from a dictatorship? What follows life tenure? Corruption, arrogance toward and disdain for the very people a representative is supposed to represent. “Public Service” comes to mean taking your turn at the public trough.
We now have a spoils system in which the politically powerful get a public monies payoff. That’s the road to 3rd world status.
When re-election rates reach 100 percent your vote and your opinion don’t matter. As you vote in November’s election take a look at how long someone’s been there. Isn’t now a good time for a fresh start? This year you have a choice and term limits start with you.
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DD10 THE BUGLE OCTOBER 14, 2010
Sparks can fly. These may light up a romantic
attraction or just a confrontation in the week to come. You are at your best working side by side with a congenial other, but keep business separate from pleasure.
Roll out the barrel. You will have a barrel
of fun if you work side-by-side with a member of the opposite sex. Avoid flirtatious activities in the week to come that could impact business relationships.
Keep a perspective on the past as
you stroll gently through the week ahead. It has been said that those who control the past, control the present, and that those who control the present, control the future.
You can extend a hand in friendship.
Someone you meet early this week might be holding back or lurking at the edge of social interaction. Pull someone in from the outer edge of social interactions.
Improve your mind. Your current idea of
a significant literary event might be a new text message on your cell phone. In the week to come, you could have an opportunity to read, learn or study.
Although you can let sleeping dogs lie, in
some cases you must let lying dogs sleep. Someone who has not been honest in the past might cross your path this week, but you should not open old wounds.
You aren’t sure what you want to be when
you grow up. At 18 or 80 you still possess a sense of adventure and desire for wider scope. Go ahead and experiment in the week ahead.
Business crises can occupy your time and
color your perceptions, but avoid crucial career decisions. This week, strive to accumulate social contacts and add entries in little black book for future reference.
Dare to be a diva or a dashing devotee.
In the right circumstances, you can flirt like a champion or simply get your foot in the door by being anything but bashful. This week, business plans take second place.
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may involve doing what is politically correct versus doing what will guarantee and preserve individual freedoms. This may be on your mind in the week ahead.
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INSIDE: Maine East football has Homecoming ruined by Maine West, page 12; Golfers compete in regionals, page 13-15
Niles West locks up CSL South titleBy Rob ValentinSports editor
Niles West clinched the Central Suburban League South title in fantastic fashion as they dominated Maine South in a 3-0 victory last Thursday night in Park Ridge.
Winning the CSL South title left senior defender Thomas Villamil almost speechless.
“I don’t even know how to explain it,” said Villamil, whose older brothers, Steven and Gabriel, helped Niles West win its last conference title back in 2005. “Everything is just so exciting and I don’t know what to say.”
“I felt like we played our best game ever,” said sophomore midfielder Daniel Rozen said. “We possessed most of the game and the other team couldn’t get anything on us. We hustled and we won every 50-50.”
The Wolves Chris Tomuta, who was playing in just his second varsity game after being called up from the sophomore team made two very good runs in the first 30 minutes but he couldn’t find the back of the net.
The Wolves (13-2-3, 3-0-2) finally took a 1-0 lead on a goal by Rozen from Jaime Zepeda with 7:56 to play in the first half. Rozen was right in front of the net and gave a little fake and put it into the right side past Maine South goalie Richard Balek.
“I wasn’t really involved in the play,” Rozen said. “I saw Jaime kick it up and I just looked for the ball, took a touch and just shot it.”
Niles West picked up the always important insurance goal from Villamil with 20:57 to play in second half. Villamil’s goal came on a free kick where
Maine South wasn’t quite set.“We have our set plays but
I saw confusion and I just had to take advantage of it,” Villamil said. “David Dawood told me to look up because the keeper was off his line. I just took advantage of that. We knew we had them after that second goal.”
Tomuta finally found the back of the net with just 5:55 to play in the game.
“I was thinking goal a couple times in the first half and I was getting frustrated,” Tomuta said. “But you have to keep calm and keep the pace of the game and the goals will come. It was a really good feeling to finally score.”
Niles West goalie danny Niedzielski earned his ninth shutout of the season. He’s recorded at least 10 shutouts the last three seasons.
The loss was another disappointment for Maine South, who fell to 5-10-4 overall and 1-1-1 in conference.
“We gave up a bad one on the free kick,” Hawks coach Dan States said. “But Niles West deserved it. They did a better job of controlling the line of play and moving off the ball better than we did.”
Niles West heads into the sectional as the No. 1 seed, so everyone will be gunning for them. The Wolves will face either Prosser or Northside College Prep Tuesday in the Evanston Regional semifinals.
Meanwhile, Maine South is the No. 9 seed and they take on sixth-seeded Evanston Tuesday in the other Evanston Regional semifinal.
“We’re going to see (Niles West) against provided we can get through Evanston,” States said. “We’d love another shot at them. Hopefully that does play itself out and we’re more effectively defensively.”
Niles West’s Lane Mita battles Maine South’s Cyryl Jakubik for possession of the ball in the Wolves 3-0 victory last Thursday night in Park Ridge.
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By Rob ValentinSports editor
Good old fashioned revenge.That’s what Maine West got
Friday night as they travelled to Maine East and knocked off the Blue Demons 26-12 in a Central Suburban League North showdown.
Last season Maine East (1-6, 0-3) toppled the Warriors on their Homecoming and Maine West (2-5, 1-2) wanted to repay the favor as the Blue Demons had Homecoming on Friday.
“They ruined our Homecoming last year so we had to do it to them this year,” Maine West quarterback Ziggy Krycka said. “A lot of people thought we were going to be an easy win this year and them putting us as their Homecoming was like a slap in the face.
“Every single day during practice we just got rowdy and pumped and we were so excited to play this game and ruin their Homecoming.”
Krycka, who rushed 12 times for 65 yards and a touchdown and completed four of nine passes for 79 yards, didn’t even think he was going to suit up for Friday’s game after
sustaining a leg injury in a loss to Glenbrook North last week. “They thought it was fractured because it swelled up so big,” he said. “I went to the hospital and got an MRI and it was just torn tissue and the nerve was tore up.
“I didn’t start practicing until yesterday. I didn’t think I’d be able to play and I was surprised when they actually cleared me for the game. I was a really happy kid. They wrapped up (my leg) pretty good.”
The Warriors got off to a good start with a pair of first quarter touchdowns. Maine West took the opening drive 70 yards in just three plays as Krycka scored on a 37-yard touchdown run with 10:39 to play in the first. After a defensive stop, the Warriors drove 79 yards in six plays punctuated by a 22-yard touchdown run from B.J Lambert with 3:17 remaining in the first. The Warriors pushed the advantage to 20-0 on a nine yard touchdown run by Calvin Williams with 6:23 left in the second. The extra point kick was no good. Maine East got on the scoreboard in the third quarter on a short screen pass turned into a big play. Blue Demons quarterback George Zakharia (9-of-20, 215 yards) hooked up with Xavier Levy, who
weaved through the Maine West defense for a 68-yard touchdown. The two point conversion failed as the Warriors held a 20-6 advantage with 9:03 to play in the third. Williams got the six points back, scoring on an eight yard run with 9:15 remaining in the fourth. Levy added another touchdown, this time on a 64-yard reception from Zakharia with 3:42 left in the game
Williams was Maine West’s leading rusher, picking up 94 yards on 18 carries. He also caught one pass for 38 yards.
“This win means a lot because we lost our Homecoming to them last year and they’re our big rival,” Williams said. “We had the desire. We wanted it more than the other team did.
For Maine East, it was another tough loss in a disappointing season.
Levy has been one of the bright spots for the Blue Demons this year. Whenever he gets his hands on the ball he’s a danger to score as he proved Friday night.
Zakharia completed six passes to Levy for 161 yards and the 5-foot 10-inch wide receiver took two of them to the house.
“There’s nothing much I can really say,” Levy said. “If there’s something I see that might be open I go talk to my coach and he’ll run it for me. We ran it and
executed it perfect.”Levy was proud of how his
team didn’t quit despite being down 20-0 at halftime.
“For us to show heart like that, it means a lot to me,” he said. “Usually as we get down we drop our heads. To get some
touchdowns and get the crowd cheering us on is a good thing.”
Maine West travels to Niles North for another conference game next Friday night while Maine East plays host to Glenbrook North on Friday.
Maine East’s Andrew Lee tries to get past a pair of Maine West defenders in the Blue Demons 26-12 loss last Friday night in Park Ridge.
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By Rob ValentinSports editor
Maine South was the one of the first teams to finish its round in the Loyola Regional Tuesday, Oct. 5 at Wilmette Golf Club.
As the scores rolled in they looked to be in pretty good shape as far as advancing to sectionals. The Hawks knew New Trier and Loyola would finish ahead of them and Evanston was the only team that could knock them out.
With one Evanston score remaining to be posted, Maine South had plenty of breathing room. Then the Wildkits’ Paul Barnes had his 72 posted and the Hawks quickly realized they tied Evanston with a 320 but lost a chance at sectionals thanks to losing on the fifth scorecard.
Still, Maine South was able to advance Spencer Groessl (5th, 76), Tony Albano (5th, 76) and Jay Enders (13th, 79) to the Mt. Carmel Sectional held at Glenwoodie on Monday.
“I’m really happy for the three seniors making it down there,” coach Dave Scott said. “They played very good golf. The kids know the importance of every shot. All six of them will look at one ball they just left short or one putt they didn’t read right. But we played the best golf we could and just came up one stroke short today.
“I think the three juniors will learn a lot from being on his team and how competitive it is and how close every match is. Hopefully they’ll carry on that legacy next year.”
Juniors Luke Woldarski, Nick Wisniewski and Matt Garvey all fired matching 89’s. Evanston’s fifth scorer fired an 88 to break the tie.
While the players were clearly disappointed with not being able to move on as a team, they’re glad for the chance to compete at sectionals.
“Usually we can put up 310 or lower but other than our top three guys, the lower three struggled a little bit,” Albano said.
Groessl didn’t perform up to his standard at conference firing an 80 so he was happy to bounce back with a solid round at regionals.
“I really felt we could win
today and being that much more motivated helped me shoot a better score than I did at conference,” he said. “I hit the ball pretty good. There were a few holes where I made some mental errors with a few swings but I chipped and putted so well today. I got up and down from some of the most ridiculous spots and that just kept me going.”
Groessl’s best hole of the day was No. 17. Things certainly didn’t start out promising on the second to last hole.
“I hit the worst drive of the day on 17 and then hit a terrible second shot into the trees,” he said. “But I punched it out and hit a 60-yard wedge to a foot and
a half.”Albano had a very solid even
day except for one bad hole.“I was three over after four but
then I had seven or eight straight pars,” he said. “I was consistent but had one blowup hole. I didn’t have one thing that really stood out. Everything was pretty good.”
For Enders, the key to success was bouncing back from a bad start.
“On the very first hole I caught a bad break and had to take an unplayable lie,” he said. “It got me flustered but I played solid golf through the front and shot three over.”
Enders also had to recover from a hole that consistently has
his number.“I’ve tripled No. 11 three times
before and I tripled it again,” he said. “It’s a par four and it’s not even hard but I put my drive where I can’t have a shot. Then
I punch out and try and make a smart play and put it in the water. I guess it’s got me but I’m good at recovering and was able to forget about it.”
Maine South’s Jay Enders advanced to sectionals after shooting a 79 in the Loyola Regional last week.
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Dons, Wolves send pair to sectionalsBy Rob ValentinSports editor
Notre Dame advanced a pair of players to sectionals after senior Ben Mitchell (15th, 81) and junior Mike Koldziej (18th, 82) easily made it under the cut of 85.
“I thought I played pretty good,” Mitchell said. “I missed a couple of opportunities towards the end of the round. I finished with a double bogey but it was still enough for me to advance to sectionals.”
Many players struggled with No. 18 and Mitchell was no different carding a double bogey on the final hole.
“I was 170 yards out and that’s normally a light six iron but I took seven because the wind was at my back,” Mitchell said. “It carried a lot and took a bounce off the cart path and had a tough shot coming back. Then a lot of people are watching and there’s a little more pressure.”
Mitchell has had a solid season with his best score coming in a tourney where he shot 76 and
finished in sixth place.Koldziej was happy to advance
but wanted a better performance at regionals.
“I was expecting to play a lot better and felt pretty good after the practice rounds,” he said. “But the most important thing to me is making it out and I did that.”
Kolodziej did dominate on the par three holes recording a pair of birdies.
Kolodziej and the other golfers had to suffer through a frost delay before the tournament got underway a little over an hour late and that definitely threw of his routine.
“I was ready to go at my normal time,” he said. “I hit balls at the range and putted and was ready to go. I’m not going to say it hurt me but it definitely didn’t help.”
NILES WEST
The Wolves also advanced a pair of players to sectionals in freshman Nate Lee (15th, 81) and senior Nick Hester (18th, 82).
“On the front it wasn’t good,” said Lee, who started off with a dreadful 46. “But I kept my head in it and shot a 35 on the back.
81’s not a bad score considering what I did on the front and it will get me to sectionals.”
Heading to the 10th tee, Lee realized that he had to turn things around very quickly or his golf season was coming to an end.
“On the 10th hole I was just thinking stay with it,” he said. “I knew I could come in with a low number on the back and I just kept focused. That was the big thing for me.”
While Hester was happy to advance he was disappointed in how his round played out.
“(Tuesday) was an off day,” Hester said. “I was hitting my driver good but my irons weren’t that great. I did a good job chipping but the bad part of my game was putting.”
Hester had been working on his putting stroke leading up to regionals but he had to switch back to his old style mid round.
“My coach fixed my putting stroke, supposedly, but it didn’t work,” Hester said with a chuckle. “My hands are too far back in my stance and I tried to move them forward but it didn’t work out so I had to go back to my old style.”
Notre Dame’s Ben Mitchell shot an 81 at Loyola Regional and ad-vanced to the Mt. Carmel Sectional.
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By Rob ValentinSports editor
Niles West’s Claudia Mak has been a one-woman team at the Skokie school this season.
With no girls golf team at Niles West, Mak has played with the boys for much of the year. But starting with the Central Suburban League meet at the end of September she’s been on her own and she’s doing quite well.
Mak took fifth at conference shooting a 85 while firing an 88 in the Maine South regional on Oct. 5 to advance to sectionals.
“It was a huge improvement from last year,” Mak said of her conference performance. “I bombed every drive down the center of the fairway. That was the best part of my game. I was struggling with my putts.”
At regionals, she wasn’t on top of her game but still easily made the cut to advance to sectionals.
“My driver was kind of struggling and I didn’t really manage the course too well,” Mak said. “I thought I could have played a lot better but I shot a lot better than I could have. My putting stroke was awesome before but it just fell apart. I missed every three-foot putt I took. I blasted every one past the hole and had to save it from there.
“But I’m really happy and excited to have another chance at sectionals. I’m peaking and I have unfinished business with golf right now.”
MAINE SOUTHThe Hawks advanced a pair of
players to sectionals. Both were unlikely candidates to qualify.
Just days before regionals junior Kathleen Daly and sophomore Carly Inman battled with four other girls from Maine South in
a 27-hole intra-team playoff to decide the final three spots for the regional roster.
The duo advanced and were the Hawks’ best players at regionals. Daly fired a 96 and Inman a 98 to advance to regionals.
“I’m extremely proud of them,” Maine South coach Jeff Hamann said. “They had two days of pressure situations and by the time regionals came around they relaxed a little bit. They did a really good job of stepping up.”
Both girls were thrilled with their regional performances.
“I really just wanted to break 100,” said Daly who fired her best score ever in an 18-hole tournament. “It’s unbelievable. I thought maybe we could advance as a team but I wasn’t expecting it at all as an individual.”
“I know the team playoff was stressful because there were so many girls that were close,” Inman said. “It probably did (help
at regionals) because I was used to (that pressure.”
Inman didn’t get to fully enjoy her great day because she actually wound up knocking out a teammate. Senior Mary Daly, Kathleen’s sister, was tied with Inman and Elk Grove Village’s Katie DeMuelenaere for the final two spots to sectionals. DeMuelenaere and Inman scored pars on the first playoff hole while Mary Daly had a bogey.
“I was obviously happy but I wasn’t too excited because I knocked out a senior for that last spot,” Inman said.
Going to the playoff was definitely a nerve-racking experience for Inman.
“I was really nervous,” she said. “I hit my tee shot to the center of the fairway and it was a pretty good shot. My second shot wasn’t that good because I was in a divot but I got it onto the green. My first putt was long and then I
was about 10 feet away. I just was worrying about getting it in and I did.”
Meanwhile, Kathleen Daly made it to sectionals with some room to spare. A good start was the main reason for that.
“After the first two holes I started to feel pretty good,” said Daly, who fired a 48 on the front nine. “I didn’t add up my score after the first nine because I psyche myself out. But I knew it was good and I just wanted to get a low score and help the team out. My shots were all going straight and that’s not usually the case, so it turned out a well.”
All three players advanced to the Nazareth Academy Sectional on Monday.
Other contributors for Maine South at regionals were Kelly McCone (99), Meredith Machon (101) and Valerie Castelluccio (118).
Do you ever wake up in the morning feeling like you’ve been hit by a truck? Not only does your body hurt all over, but you’re also exhausted.
Or perhaps you’re familiar with the following symptoms: chronic pain all over your body (with pain and stiffness often worse in the morning), sleep disorders, headaches, numbness in the limbs, irritable bowel syndrome, impaired memory (sometimes referred to as “fibrofog”), anxiety. If you suffer from chronic fatigue and depression, you may also be experiencing the symptoms of fibromyalgia.
There are many misconceptions about this condition. Unfortunately, some people still believe fibromyalgia is not a real disorder. Yet, it’s estimated that this chronic pain disorder affects 10 million Americans. The majority are women between the ages of 20 and 50, but fibromyalgia also affects men, teens and children.
In people who have fibromyalgia, the brain and spinal cord process pain signals differently; they react more strongly to touch and pressure,
with a heightened sensitivity to pain.
A confirmed diagnosis of fibromyalgia is complicated because the disorder is not easily diagnosed, as there’s no laboratory test available. Your doctor must do a manual tender point exam and look for the presence of tenderness or pain in certain areas of your body. This exam is based on the classification criteria determined by the American College of Rheumatology.
While FDA approved medications such as pregabalin (Lyrica), duloxetine (Cymbalta),
and milnacipran (Savella) can be helpful, medication alone is often not sufficient for most patients.
Generally, fibromyalgia sufferers also rely on alternative treatments to minimize symptoms and improve their general health. Some alternative pain management treatments include: acupuncture, chiropractic care, massage therapy, relaxation and biofeedback techniques, and gentle exercise programs such as Tai chi.
To help manage symptoms, sufferers must commit to modifying their lifestyles. This includes recognizing which
factors aggravate or trigger symptoms, and avoiding them when possible.
There are several common triggers for people suffering from fibromyalgia. Here’s a run down along with tips on dealing with each.
Stress: It plays a big role in fibromyalgia flare-ups. Reduce stress levels by practicing relaxation techniques such as meditation or yoga.
Exercise: In certain instances, exertion can exacerbate some symptoms.
Weather: Variations in weather can cause painful symptoms and
trigger headaches, muscle aches, and depression.
Smoking: This aggravates some symptoms, since nicotine impairs muscle function.
Poor posture: This often occurs because patients walk differently and hold their bodies differently to reduce muscle and joint pain. Unfortunately, posture changes may cause more harm than good.
Diet: Certain foods can trigger flare-ups. Good nutrition is a must for people with fibromyalgia, but you must identify which foods trigger flare-ups and avoid them.
(C) 2010, NATURALLY SAVVY
Take natural steps to reduce fibromyalgia pain
• The 2010 flu vaccine includes the 2009 H1N1 strain plus two seasonal flu strains. You’ll also hear about a high-dose version called Fluzone HD for senior citizens. This year the Center for Disease Control recommends flu vaccine for anyone 6 months and older. Protection against seasonal flu is especially important for the elderly and for those with asthma and other chronic conditions. Protection against H1N1 is especially important for younger people and pregnant women. It is advisable to vaccinate now in order to have people vaccinated before flu hits. Immunity is likely to last all season with the current flu shot. The high-dose Fluzone HD vaccine has four times as much antigen as the standard adult vaccine to help boost immunity. It can increase antibodies against the flu virus. That doesn’t necessarily mean
it will be more effective for preventing flu than the usual flu shot. It can cause more local reactions and “flu-like” s y m p t o m s . It is covered by Medicare part B for seniors. Doctors are saving Fluzone HD for people over age 65 who are at higher risk for flu complications and for seniors who request it. There is a possibility that the higher dose may be more effective in protecting fragile seniors.
Get the flu shot if older than 6 months since the H1N1 attacks the young and the regular flu attacks the old. You cannot get the flu from the flu shot because it is a dead vaccine. You can take the shot even if you have
a cold. Thirty thousand people die annually in the United States from the flu so it makes sense to protect yourself now.
• Glucosamine and Chondroitin, alone or in combination, have no clinically relevant effect on joint pain in people suffering from osteoarthritis, according to the British Medical Journal. The authors analyzed results from 10 randomized trials encompassing some 3800 patients allocated to glucosamine, chondroitin, both, or placebo. Reductions in pain scores in some trials, although occasionally attaining statistical significance at certain points, did not reach clinical relevance. The authors conclude: “We are confident that neither of the preparations is dangerous. Therefore, we see no harm in having patients continue these
preparations as long as they perceive a benefit and cover the costs of treatment themselves.”
These supplements are unlikely to cause harm and some people do derive benefits. Try these supplements for 2 months to see if there is efficacy. While glucosamine and chondroitin may not work in clinical trials, it still might be worth trying since we don’t currently have many treatments for common wear and tear arthritis.
• Are you paying too much for your prescriptions? More than likely, you are. You can get discounts on your medications in a number of ways. Websites like Internetdrugcoupons.com offer coupons that can save you up to $50 on brand-name prescription or a co-pay reduction. You can even check your prescriptions on this website to find special
offers. Try the website to see if you
can save money with a few coupons. Other ways to save include buying from Canadian websites but remember that our FDA does not screen these drugs. Make sure that the drugs come from Canada and not another nation. Many websites are merely fronts for pharmacies that are not based in Canada. U.S. generics are also a good alternative. Bring a current list of medications to your physician and ask your doctor about generics.
Evan Lipkis, M.D., is a physician, author and lecturer based in Glenview, Illinois. The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes only. Readers should consult with their own physician to evaluate any illness or medical condition. Questions or comments may be directed to Dr. Lipkis by contacting him through his web site at: www.DrLipkis.com
Flu shots, joint pain, and saving on prescriptions
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REAL ESTATE & BUSINESS
Q. I’ve gone through a tough year, and I’ve been seeking ways to make sense of all this chaos. I’m looking at joining a church and researching different spiritual traditions. Is there any research that says what the impact is of spirituality on success at work?
A. Yes, there is quite a bit of research that suggests that spirituality in the workplace goes beyond just giving workers a sense of peace and helps employees with productivity.
I should note that spirituality is not necessarily the practice of formal religion. I’ve previously covered in this column the ways religion can divide rather than connect people at work.
Most religions have a core of commonality with each other that can improve workplace productivity. As long as you don’t use your religion of choice to start a holy war at work,
spirituality can provide many benefits.
Let’s look at some of the ideas that connect most spiritual traditions and the practical appl icat ions for work:
1. Something out there loves you. Now next time something crappy happens, consider it is not because you are a bad person. What if you keep a keen eye out for the opportunity, education or benefit this difficult circumstance could provide.
How much better would you cope with stress?
How much more frequently would you be able to get something out of difficulties you can’t avoid?
2. Love other people. Love
implies empathy and seeing ourselves in others. If we notice what we can’t stand about others, might we not also have a window into what we need to work on in ourselves?
As we get brave enough to change what we don’t like about ourselves, how much easier will it be to set kind but clear limits with others who are refusing to grow up?
3. You have an immortal soul. OK, so this is a really interesting concept. I often ask you to consider worst-case scenarios.
If this spiritual idea is right, then there are only three bad things that can really happen in life: you can die; people and things you care about can be taken away; and you can suffer (but if the suffering becomes too severe, see No. 1).
Now if the immortal soul idea is accurate, your worst-case scenario is you get shot back
into the lap of God, love, heaven - and, if the Buddhists are right, you even get more chances.
4. If you will be OK despite the three bad risks of life, how much more confidently, peacefully and bravely would you be about doing what’s fun and matters to you at work?
How many more risks might you take to make money, make a contribution and climb up your chosen ladder?
Most national polls say that more than 90 percent of Americans believe in God, 85 percent believe in heaven and 82 percent in miracles. Research on catastrophes shows that people who believe in their ability to cope are the ones who survive.
If a spiritual basis helps you cooperate with others and deal with the next calamity at work, then indeed why couldn’t God be a professional asset?
As you search, walk gently around the beliefs of others. A soul connection may benefit you greatly, but getting into fights about whose God is the real CEO of love on the planet is useless.
The last word(s)Q. I get extremely nervous
when I contribute ideas during team meetings. Is there any fix to get over my anxiety?
A. Yes, contribute ideas more often. Anything we do frequently gets easier.
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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Are you a senior enraged about health care reform? If so, allow me to interrupt the ranting for a moment to alert you that your check may be in the mail.
One of the new-and largely ignored-improvements in the health care reform law that benefits seniors is the closing of the notorious “doughnut hole” in Medicare prescription drug plans. But the changes will occur over a period of years, and there’s been some confusion over the first step-a $250 rebate that is being sent out to most people who fall into the hole this year.
The doughnut hole is the coverage gap that starts when a drug plan beneficiary’s annual out-of-pocket spending hits $2,830. Up to that point, enrollees pay 25 percent of their drug cost; while in the doughnut hole, they pay 100 percent. Coverage starts up again at the catastrophic level, which is $4,550 out of pocket. At that point, Part D beneficiaries pay $2.50 per month for generic drugs, $6.30 per month for brand-name medications or five percent of the medication’s retail cost, whichever is higher.
This year, 94 percent of Medicare prescription drug plan enrollees are in plans that have little or no doughnut hole gap coverage, according to the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation-a number that hasn’t changed much since the Medicare drug benefit debuted in 2006. Kaiser estimates that 3.4 million people enter the gap annually, and that many respond by stopping their medications or by skipping doses.
Over time, the Affordable Care Act will close the doughnut hole entirely. In 2011, pharmaceutical companies will provide a discount of 50 percent on brand-name drugs to low- and middle-income beneficiaries who find themselves in the gap. Then, the doughnut hole itself will shrink a bit every year, ultimately disappearing entirely in 2020.
For starters, doughnut hole victims get a one-time, tax-free $250 rebate check this year. The
only exception is low-income pa r t i c ipan t s in Medicare’s “Extra Help” p r o g r a m , which is offered to those with income below $16,245 a year (or $21,855 for married couples). Extra Help’s coverage already exempts its participants from the doughnut hole.
How will Medicare handle the mechanics of paying out rebates? If you enter the doughnut hole, your Part D insurance carrier will inform Medicare-you don’t need to make any kind of special filing. This is worth mentioning because some states have reported problems with scam operations involving the rebate. Scam artists have been offering to help seniors “file” for their rebates in exchange for a fee, and requesting Social Security numbers and other sensitive personal information. (If you get such a call, report it to your local police, your state Attorney General and by calling Medicare at 1-800-633-4227.)
Expect to receive a check about 45 days after you enter the doughnut hole. If you need to check up on the status of a rebate check, contact your insurance company, or refer to the monthly status report that you receive about your plan. Already, about 25 percent of the 4 million checks expected to be mailed have been sent; the checks are sent to the address on file for you at the Social Security Administration.
If you don’t get a check but believe that you qualify, you can file a complaint with Medicare-but not until at least four months from the date that you enter the doughnut hole.
Medicare beneficiaries can also receive assistance in their local communities from their State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Local SHIP contact information can be found on the back of the Medicare and You 2010 handbook or online.
A free Medicare brochure explaining the rebate procedure is available at http://bit.ly/aLrAZR. If you’re still having problems, contact your local State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP), which provides free Medicare counseling.
While we’re on the subject: Many seniors have written to me expressing worry about Medicare Advantage, the privatized PPO option in Medicare. The health reform law reduces federal reimbursement rates to Advantage plans over time; some enrollees worry that this will translate into big premium increases to enrollees, big reductions in benefits or both.
Medicare Advantage rates are expected to be one percent lower next year compared with 2010, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. That comes on the heels of a whopping 15 percent increase this year, before health reform passed. The slight decline results from more aggressive negotiation by CMS with insurance companies.
The dip in premiums for next year suggests that the private insurance companies offering plans remain committed to competing vigorously for the lucrative Advantage market, which suggests benefit offerings will have to stay strong, too.
Mark Miller is the author of “The Hard Times Guide to Retirement Security.” He publishes http://retirementrevised.com.
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SENIOR LIFESTYLESPark Ridge Senior Center
SENIOR CENTER BAZAARThe Park Ridge Senior Center
annual bazaar is set from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Nov. 6. This is a good place to start Christmas shopping as there will be many hand made Christmas crafts as well as many other home made items. Bakery and lunch will be available as well. The center is accepting gently used items for the “white elephant” room. Come on over to check out the bazaar out and bring a friend.
UKELELE GROUPAn interest has been expressed
in the forming of a Ukelele group at the Center. Anyone who would like to be a part of this kind of group, call the Center at 847-692-3597 to put your name on a list. There is someone to lead the group and practice would be at the Center.
HAUNTED HISTORYA few tickets remain for this
Haunted History program at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 20. Terry Lynch will tell chilling tales of the historical hauntings of the Midwest. “Goosebumps” are guaranteed. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. The menu is Portillo’s Italian beef. Tickets are $14.00. Call the Center for ticket availability.
PANCAKE BREAKFASTThe Men’s Club has already
had a planning meeting for their annual fall Pancake Breakfast. Hours are from 8 a.m.-11 a.m. on Saturday, November 13. There will be all-you-can-eat pancakes, sausage, orange juice, and coffee. Tickets are only $4.00 .... can’t beat that price. It would be helpful if tickets were purchased
ahead of time, but they will also be available at the door. Everyone is invited.
GAME DAYThe Summit of Park Ridge and
Liberty Bank will be sponsoring a Game Day at the Center from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Wednesday, November 10 Games will be set up in different rooms. There will be bingo, bridge or pinochle. There will also be prizes and a light lunch. Come with a foursome, a group or alone. There is no charge, but registration in advance according to current policy is required. All are welcome.
WOMEN’S CLUB ACTIVITIES Beginning at 12 noon on
Wednesday, October 27 will be a lunch and card party. Lunch begins at 12:30 and includes a chicken Caesar salad with fruit. After lunch, participants can play bridge, pinochle, or any game of choice. A few tickets remain and are $8.00. Guests are welcome.
The November program will be lunch and program by Jennie Riddle. Lunch is at 12:30 on Nov. 17 and includes vegetable soup and half turkey sandwich, fruit, and dessert. Jennie Riddle’s presentation will be her portrayal of the famous talk-show host Barbara Walters. Reservations can be made according to current policy. The charge is $14.50 for lunch and program.
Niles Senior Center
Still time to join for Oktoberfest, Oct. 22 11:30-2 PM $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.
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.
Branson Ozark Christmas Trip, Nov. 18 (4 day)
What a great four-day trip with Mayflower. There’s no better time to visit Branson than during the magical time of Christmas. Se 5 fabulous shows and stay at the Grand Oaks Hotel in Branson. FREE home or local pick-up and return; 6 meals (3 dinners and 3 continental breakfasts); holiday shopping; $20 in Mayflower money. Price per person for twin $879. Call Mayflower at 1 800-728-0724 for more details or to sign up.
Dr. Basler, Chiropratic Physician from Peak Performance Health Care will discuss Digestive Disorders including: Causes and Solutions to Acid Reflux, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Crohn’s Disease, Ulcers, Diarrhea, Constipation, Bloating and other problems. Advanced registration is required.
A Soldier’s Salute, Thursday, Nov. 9, 2:00-3:00PM $6M/$9NM
Join us for this WWII sing-a-long and great dance scenes with Steven Frenzel. Share some laughs and sing a long to some of the greatest songs of the WWII era. Connect with Judy Garland, the Andrew Sisters, Abbott & Costello, and many more of your favorite stars entertaining the troops. All are invited to join us for this delightful presentation. There will be raffles of the various featured movies.
Ron Hawking Holiday Show at Drury Lane, 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..
Caregiver Support AvailableIf 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.
Upcoming TournamentsPinochle Tournaments- $5M
$7.50NM - Friday, 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.
Italy’s Cinque Terre is a quintet of villages clinging to a bit of rugged coastline between Genoa and Pisa. Long cut off from the modern world, this remote chunk of the Italian Riviera only became easily accessible with the coming of the train.
Each village is a variation on the same theme: a well-whittled, pastel jumble of homes, filling a gully like crusty sea creatures in a tide pool. Locals are the barnacles - hungry, but patient. And we travelers are like algae, coming in with the tide.
Since my mind goes on vacation with the rest of me when I’m here, I think of the towns by number, east to west: No. 1 Riomaggiore (a workaday town), No. 2 Manarola (picturesque), No. 3 Corniglia (on a hilltop), No. 4 Vernazza (the region’s dramatic cover girl), and No. 5 Monterosso al Mare (the closest thing to a beach resort).
To preserve this land, the government has declared the Cinque Terre a national park. For a small entrance fee (about $8 for a one-day pass), visitors can hike the trail connecting all five towns, a trek that takes about five hours.
You can choose any village for a home base, but Vernazza is my favorite. At the top end of town a little road hits a post, effectively a dead end for drivers. Like the breakwater keeps out the waves at the bottom of town, the post keeps out the modern storm at the top. No cars enter this village of 600 people — except on Tuesday morning, when a few cars and trucks show up for
a tailgate-party street market, a u g m e n t i n g the meager b u s i n e s s community.
V e r n a z z a has the only natural harbor in the Cinque Terre. In the Middle Ages, there was no beach or square. The water went right up to the buildings, where boats would tie up, Venetian-style. Vernazza’s fishing fleet is down to just a couple of boats. Still, Vernazzans are more likely to own a boat than a car. Boats remain on buoys, except in winter or when the red storm flag indicates bad seas. In that case they’re allowed to pull up onto the main square, usually reserved for restaurant tables.
Vernazza has a humble little working beach — a pebbled cove littered with scenes of a
community that lives off the sea ... and travelers who love the views. Well-worn locals fill the benches while tourists sunbathe on rocks. In the summer, the beach becomes a soccer ground, where teams fielded by local bars and restaurants provide late-night entertainment.
The town has two halves. Sciuiu (Vernazzan dialect for “flowery”) is the sunny side on the left as you face inland, and luvegu (dank) is the shady side on the right. On the far right, a castle — now just stones and a grassy park — served as the town’s lookout back in pirate days. Below the castle an interior arcade connected the houses — ideal for fleeing attacks. These days, “Ligurian pastel” colors are regulated by a commissioner of good taste in the regional government.
Vernazza’s harbor-front church is unusual for its strange entryway, which faces east.
Hanging on the wall inside are three historic portable crosses - replicas of crosses that Vernazza ships once brought along on crusades to the Holy Land.
During Easter processions, these crosses are taken down and carried through town. Located in front of the church, a tiny piazza — decorated with a river rock mosaic — is a popular hangout spot. It’s where Vernazza’s old ladies soak up the last bit of sun, and kids enjoy a patch of level ball field.
Beyond the town, vineyards, with their many terraces, fill the mountainside. Someone - probably after too much local wine - calculated that the roughly 3,000 miles of terrace walls have the same amount of stonework as the Great Wall of China.
Wine production is down nowadays, as younger residents choose less physical work. But locals still maintain their tiny plots and proudly serve their
family wines.Evenings in Vernazza are well
spent sitting on a bench and enjoying the scene, either with a gelato or a glass of local white wine.
Observe the passeggiata (evening stroll), as locals meander lazily up and down the main street doing their vasca (laps). Or gaze at the people looking out the windows of the faded pastel buildings, like a gallery of portraits hanging on ancient walls.
Here in Vernazza the generation that didn’t grow up with television spends time posted at their windows, watching over a world as reassuring as the Mediterranean tide.
Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him
Of all the kinds of shellfish available in r e s t a u r a n t s and seafood stores across North America, mussels have not received the level of appreciation they deserve. Oddly, that may be because they’re already so familiar.
Anyone who’s walked near a seaside pier or dock has seen the glistening blue-black shells attached to pilings. Why would anything so common, you might
think, be worth eating? Spend any time in Europe,
especially in France, Belgium, and Holland, and you quickly learn how popular and delicious mussels can be, especially when steamed or oven-roasted with fragrant seasonings. The oblong morsels of meat inside are plump and sweet, and the briny juices that run from the shells are sweetly delicious in their own right.
I am happy to see that mussels have finally begun gaining in popularity on these shores. Many restaurants now offer them. You can hear the oohs of delighted guests as big, steaming bowls
arrive at the table, along with good crusty bread to help soak up the juices.
It’s easy to make mussels at home in the classic French style: moules mariniere, meaning mussels mariner-style. All you need is a pot or pan big enough to hold them and a few basic ingredients.
My favorite kind of mussels to use are the small variety known as bouchots, which means “pilings” and refers to the way they are grown attached to pilings driven into the seabed in intertidal waters. These are the type we serve at Spago. I find small mussels to
be more flavorful, delicate, and tender, preferring them to larger varieties.
Whatever kind you use, get them from an reliable source known for offering only the freshest seafood, with a regular turnover in product. The shells should look fresh and damp, and be completely closed, an indication that the mussels are still alive. They should smell absolutely fresh, with no hint of an unpleasant iodine odor.
Cook the mussels the day you buy them, storing them on your refrigerator’s bottom shelf, unwrapped and covered with a clean, damp cloth. Before
cooking, soak in cool, fresh water for about 30 minutes to help purge any sand from the shells. Then, scrub the shells clean with a stiff-bristled brush under cold running water and, with your fingertips, pull off from the hinges any “beards,” the filaments with which the mussels attach themselves to pilings.
Follow my recipe and you’ll find the actual cooking easy. Pay attention to cook the mussels just until the moment all the shells are open. Overcooked mussels turn rubbery. Perfectly cooked, they’re a delicacy that will win you over from first bite.
Stretching your culinary ‘mussels’
Place a grill pan over high heat or preheat a broiler. Drizzle both sides of the bread slices with olive oil. Grill or broil the bread until toasted golden brown, about 3 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
Meanwhile, in a large, deep saute pan or cast-iron skillet over high heat, put the butter and immediately add the shallots, tarragon, thyme, rosemary, and cleaned mussels. As soon as the butter has melted and the shallots and herbs have begun to turn fragrant, pour in the wine and sprinkle lightly with salt, pepper, and a little sugar.
Cover the pan and continue to cook over high heat until the mussels have opened, about 4 minutes. Season the liquid to taste with a little more salt, pepper, and sugar, if necessary.
Discard any mussels that did not open. Leave the cooked mussels in their cooking pan for guests to share, transferring it to a trivet in the center of the dining table. Or, with a large spoon, scoop the mussels and their cooking liquid into individual large serving bowls or soup plates. Garnish with chopped parsley. Place the slices of grilled bread on top of the mussels. Serve immediately.
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1 loaf French bread, cut into slices 1/4 inch thickExtra-virgin olive oil1/4 cup unsalted butter2 tablespoons finely chopped shallots1 sprig fresh tarragon1 sprig fresh thyme1 sprig fresh rosemary1 pound small black mussels, cleaned, and debearded1/4 cup dry white wineSaltFreshly ground black pepperPinch of sugarChopped Italian (flat leafed) parsley
MUSSELS MARINIEREServes 4 as an appetizer, 1 to 2 as a main course
