OCTOBER 2016
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St. Beatrice Parish in Schiller Park celebrated their 90th Anniversary on September 18th with a special mass. Concelebrants were Bishop Francis Kane, Pastor Robert Schultz, former pastors, and (not pictured) Deacon Ron Pilarski.
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Announcements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39 Around Town. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34 Business Beats. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Chamber Chatter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Classifieds. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 Community News. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 For the Health of It. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 House and Home. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 In Case You Missed It. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Legislative Briefs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Letters to the Editor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Leyden Highlights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Library Nook. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 Local Lifestyles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Mike’s Tech Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 October Events. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Opinions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Pet Corner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29 Police Blotter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Publisher’s Message . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Puzzles & Crossword. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Recently Sold Homes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Restaurant Review. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Salute to Our Soldiers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 Senior Snips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 This and That . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
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and I will.” The message was always the same and the audience was always asleep. The father pointed out that you don’t talk to the conscious mind, you talk to the subconscious. “That’s the one that really listens.” Although the girls occasionally woke up during their father’s nightly pep talks, rolled their eyes and then went back to sleep, they woke up each morning, looked in the mirror and said, “Today is going to be a great day, I can and I will.” The article noted that none of the siblings in the study grew up in rich families, but they were privileged in many other ways. They had involved parents and lots of opportunities. Most saw college as achievable and even inevitable and they were not abused or neglected. The six traits that most of the nine families shared? An immigrant experience; one or more parents were born abroad. Educator parents; most of the families had one or more parent with an educational background. Political engagement; Lots of the parents were involved in political activism. Fight club; Siblings recall frequent, intense conflict among the brothers and sisters, but little conflict between their parents. Brush with death; they had an awareness of mortality, from a severe illness to the death of a family member. Free to be; few of the siblings recall growing up with firm rules, and most said they enjoyed more freedom than their peers (and much more than 21st century kids.) In addition, the children were taught respect and understanding that family was more important than the individual. One family pointed out that no one person was responsible for any particular chore like taking out the trash or doing dishes. Instead they were taught to look around and see what mom or dad were doing. Do they need help? Put things away, pay attention, and chip in. I’m a firm believer in the more you do for your kids, the less they do for themselves. I taught my own children how to swim early so I didn’t have to worry about them being around a backyard pool and they could take care of themselves. I showed them how to handle money early, balance a checkbook and
encouraged them to set up their own bank accounts at a local credit union. It amazes me how many adults can’t balance a checkbook or don’t even care to! Experts agree that the first few years of a child’s life are among the most important for learning and brain development. That’s why I’m so excited for my granddaughter’s arrival. I look forward to having a part in developing her young mind by reading books, listening to music, taking trips to the library, coloring, doing crafts or puzzles or simply sitting outside and observing the world around us together. Will she grow up to be the next nuclear scientist, bestselling author, or even President of the United States? Time will only tell, but I will do my part to encourage her to set goals and reach for the stars. I hope to do my grandparenting part to empower her early (hopefully with the blessing of her parents). And although the five words “I can and I will” helped one family’s siblings, I aim to inspire with my own motto, a push without direction, “See it, believe it, achieve it!” **** There are a lot of activities coming up in the next couple of months. Check out our calendar of events so you don’t miss any events you’d like to attend. One that I highly recommend is the “Property After Death” seminar which will be held at the Schiller Park Community Center on October 21st. Anyone who has a home, car, and/or bank account should attend. Even if you have a will or trust, you will learn things you didn’t know and will save thousands of dollars. Plus there will be a Veteran’s Benefit Officer in attendance to sign up any Veteran for the free discount card the Cook County Recorder of Deeds Office is offering. All are welcome to attend. HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYONE! Be SPOOKTACULAR to everyone you meet and greet! GOD BLESS AMERICA!
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EVENTS October 2016
October is Fire Prevention Month, Adopt-A-Shelter Dog
Month, American Cheese Month, Celiac Disease Month, Halloween Safety Month, Health Literacy Month, National Animal Safety and Protection Month, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month, National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, National Down Syndrome Awareness Month, Spinach Lovers Month, Vegetarian Month, National Liver Awareness Month, National Crime Prevention Month, National Dental Hygiene Month
ONGOING: SCHILLER PARK AUTUMN LEAVES CLUB Meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month. New members are always welcome! We play Bingo! For further info call Joe Marczak at 847-678-3264.
Thru Oct. 17 and Dec. 12: SCHILLER PARK’S BEST DECORATED HOUSE CONTEST Register for Halloween Decorating by Oct. 17 and Winter Holiday Contest by Dec. 12. Houses judged for creativity. Winner will receive their choice of a 2017 season pass for the water park or an individual 6 month fitness pass at the Recreation Center. Open to Schiller Park homes only.
Thru Oct. 31: WESTLAKE HOSPITAL IS OFFERING FREE SCREENING MAMMOGRAM FOR FEMALE RESIDENTS OF PROVISO TOWNSHIP You must live
in a qualifying zip code. A physician’s order is required and participants will be required to show proof of residence (Photo ID, Driver’s License or utility bill). Call 708-783-5000 to schedule your screening today. Space is limited.
Thru Nov. 5: DISTURBIA: SCREAMS IN THE PARK MB Financial Park in Rosemont. This multi-level
haunted house includes several new areas;“Sewers of the Underworld”, “Waters of Evil”, “Dark Swamp”, “The Cabin in the Woods”, and “House of Victoria”, all providing frights aplenty with spooky clowns, dungeons and surprises. An all new terrifying exit will also give visitors, or victims, one last gasp. Ticket prices range from $25-$30 per person. Visitors are encouraged to purchase tickets in advance. There are “skip the line” tickets also available. For further information visit disturbiascreams.com.
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Oct. 1-2: APPLE FESTIVAL Get some apple pie and
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Oct. 1-2: NEIGHBORHOOD OKTOBERFEST St.
Benedict’s Oktoberfest features German food, beer and party bands under tents in the St. Benedict’s Courtyard, plus a kids’ carnival. Free entry. stbensoktoberfest.com
Oct. 1-30: LIFELINE THEATRE Miss Holmes (private
investigator) and Miss Watson(doctor) are unconventional women solving a crime at Lifeline Theatre. Discount tickets $10.00 to $20.00 lifelinetheatre.com
Oct. 2: 39TH ANNUAL EDDIE BIONDO FALL FEST PARADE 1pm to 2pm. Scott Street and Grand Avenue.
FREE. Gather your friends, family and neighbors to see colorful floats, marching bands, local FP schools, and more showcasing the heart of Franklin Park. The parade marches from Grand Avenue and Scott Street, heads east on Grand, then north on 25th Avenue (Rose Street) and ends at Addison and Scott Street (North Park). Join us after the parade for our annual Pumpkin Fest at North Park, 10040 Addison.
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wine paired with local, sustainably grown food at Wine under Glass, and explore the Garfield Park Conservatory. This event is for age 21+. garfieldconservatory.org
Oct. 7-9: PUMPKIN FESTIVAL The Great Highwood Pumpkin Festival has a parade, pet costumes, 5K races, hayrides, vendors, pumpkin carving and lighting in Highwood. highwoodpumpkinfest.com
Oct. 7-9: SCARECROW FESTIVAL Vote for your
favorite handmade scarecrow at Scarecrow Fest, which includes live entertainment, arts and crafts, food, a carnival, and a petting zoo in St. Charles. Free scarecrowfest.com
Oct. 8: FARM FESTIVAL Heritage day celebrates fall
with arts and crafts, a bluegrass band, demonstrations (spinning, weaving, candle making), and colonial soldiers who fire a cannon on the hour at Fischer Farm in Bensenville. Free except pony rides, petting zoo, and food items. bensenvilleparkdistrict.org
Oct. 8: 6TH ANNUAL FALLEN SOLDIER BENEFIT
Presented by The American Legion in Franklin Park to honor local fallen heroes. Money raised goes to Randol Shelton Memorial Fund to benefit soldiers and their families with a focus on post 9/11 service. Doors open 6pm, dinner 7pm, music 8pm. $20 donation per ticket includes dinner. 9757 Pacific Ave., Franklin Park 847-630-3703
Oct. 10: COLUMBUS DAY The Columbus Day Parade
celebrates the historic voyage of Christopher Columbus to America and Italian-American culture on State Street from Wacker to Van Buren. Free
Oct. 12: PROPERTY AFTER DEATH SEMINAR
Oct. 13: SENIOR DRIVING SEMINAR Sponsored by
State Rep. Michael McAuliffe. Offers the Rules of Road Review Course. Salvation Army, 8354 W. Foster Ave., Norridge. To register or for info contact Michael McAuliffe, 5515 N. East River Road, Chicago, IL 60656 or call 773-444-0611 michaelmcauliffe.org
Oct. 13-15: ST. FRANCIS BORGIA RUMMAGE SALE 8025 W. Addison at Forest Preserve Drive,
Chicago, IL. Oct. 13 & 14 - 9am-7pm, Oct. 15 9am-3pm. FREE ADMISSION Clothing, new shoes, purses, dishes, glassware, pots and pans, lamps, pictures, knick-knacks, jewelry, linens, religious goods, books, toys, games, sporting goods, records, and tapes. Hot dogs, chips, coffee and pop will be for sale. Info mmcgeean@ameritech.net
Oct. 14: LION’S CANDY DAY Help those who are
visually or hearing impaired by donating to volunteers. To volunteer contact Lion Tessie at 847-288-1921
OCT. 15: O’HARE STADIUM REUNION Possum Pub, 2324 N. Mannheim Road, Melrose Park. 7 pm. Come out and join the fans and enthusiasts of days gone by.
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10:30am Return 4:30pm. $25 per person. 18 years and Enjoy fall festivities including apple, pear and pumpkin 6:30pm to 8:30pm. This popular seminar is not to be Zurkoup. Ad Sheet For OCTOBER 2016 picking, hayrides and many exciting outdoor attractions in Oct. 5: MEET YOUR REPRESENTATIVE Chamber by missed. Attendees will learn how to literally save thousands Fax approval to the Family Farm Park. You will have the opportunity to go O’Hare cordially invite you to Meet Your Representatives. of dollars, prevent fraud, plus; Learn how to avoid the costly at 715-524-5675 apple picking, view the farm and do some shopping at the John Mulroe, Don Harmon, Kathy Willis, Camille Lilly and lengthy probate process, establish a “property after Bob Zurko country store. Fee includes transportation. For info contact and Peter Silvestri will be at the Park District of death” plan for your estate, pass your home, car and bankPhone: 715-526-9769 the Park District of Franklin Park 847-455-2852 or call the Franklin Park, 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin accounts directly to your heirs, and much more. Every SP Recreation Dept. at 847-671-8580. Park 60131. This FREE annual Chamber of person who owns a home, car and/or bank accounts should Commerce event is a great opportunity to meet attend this seminar. Open to any resident in surrounding Oct. 15: ROSEMONT FAMILY FALL FEST and discuss issues. The Representatives will suburbs. Hosted by Schiller Park’s Mayor Barbara Piltaver Rosemont’s entertainment district will celebrate the speak briefly and then field questions. OPEN TO and Karen Yarbrough’s office, Cook County Recorder of fall season with the launch of its Family Fall Fest and THE PUBLIC. A light breakfast will be served For Deeds. Their office will also have a Veterans Services Halloween Bar Crawl. MB Financial Park’s Family Fall Fest Info call Gaye Faro 708-865-9510 Officer there to register as many veterans as possible for will take place from 1 to 6pm. Horse-drawn hayrides (till their free discount card. DON’T MISS THIS 4pm), balloon sculpting, face painting, magic acts and SEMINAR – For further info call Sandra at pumpkin painting available until 5pm. Pumpkin carver 847-671-8502 or email Schiller Park’s mayor Steve Dahlke will be onsite carving a 500-pound pumpkin at mayor@villageofschillerpark.com. during the fest. The pumpkin will remain on display there through Halloween. At 6pm, Chicago6 will perform a free Oct. 12: DRURY LANE “SMOKEY The Chamber by O’Hare concert. JOE’S CAFÉ” $78 per person Depart Franklin Park / Schiller Park / River Grove 10:45am return 4pm. The longest running Oct. 15: GREEN HALLOWEEN The/ $7 Green Pumpkin Hours: 3pm - MIDNIGHT Cordially Invites You to musical revue in Broadway history. “Smokey TrailCOUNTRY begins at Oak Park •Visitors Bureau and FURNITURE • JEWELRY ADVERTISING • FUN • POST CARDSincludes Joe’s Café” is finally making it Drury Lane “MEET YOUR REPRESENTATIVES” healthy snacks and• NOSTALGIA activities in local shops for kids 3 to 8. 2015 W. Manchester • Wheaton, IL 60189 OLD TOYS • FOLK ART • COMICS • BOOKS • POTTERY debut this season. Join us on this musical UNDEAD JOHNNY from the Costumes optional free. downtownoakpark,org KITCHEN WARE • TOOLS • AMERICANA • QUILTS • AND MORE! trip to Drury Lane. Trip departs from Elmbrook World of the Weird Monster Show Breakfast Deadgarwith Winter From Oct.HORROR 15: ELECTRONICS/SHRED EVENT Park Senior Residence, 7940 W. Grand Ave., MOVIE - STARS - CELEBRITIES th DEADGAR'S DARK Ridge Public Works garage, 400 Busse Hwy. (west Elmwood Park, IL. Info call 847-671-8580. John Mulroe, State Senator 10 District LIVE MUSIC • COSTUME BALL • & MORE! COFFIN CLASSICS of Greenwood). 9am-12pm. ShredWELCOME! those unwanted Don Harmon, State Senator 39th District TOUR BUSES & VENDORS Oct. 12: RULES OF THE ROAD REVIEW documents (limited to six brown paper bags or six file Kathy Willis, State Representative 77th District COURSE Designed especially for senior boxes of paper only). Electronics will also be accepted Camille Lilly, State Representative 78th District for recycling. While the event is free, there is a suggested Peter Silvestri, Cook County Commissioner 9th District FF citizens and persons with disabilities to O give ! them the confidence needed to renew $5 donation which will go to the Park Ridge Chamber N th O Wednesday, October 5 at 8:00am ISSI or obtain a driver’s license. Age 18+, M of Commerce for its community projects. In return, DM Community Center, 4501 25th Avenue, A Park District ofEFranklin Park IN participants will receive a $5 coupon to redeem at a choice ! E Centre at North C Park OSTUM Schiller Park. 10am-12pm. FREE Preof local businesses on purchases of $20 or more. For 10040 Addison Avenue, Franklin Park 60131 registration is required. Conducted by the information contact Mike McGrath atO847-318-5243 or FF www.zurkopromotions.com • NEW VENDORS WELCOME! This FREE annual Chamber of Commerce event is a great opportunity to meet and discuss Secretary of State Office. Min.10 Max. 30 Info email at Immgrath@parkridge.us. issues. The Representatives will speak briefly and then field questions. N call Schiller Park Rec Dept. at 847-671-8580. COSFOR AECAUSE Open to the Public Oct. 15: PAWS 2nd Annual 5K Dog TU M ! Walk 10am meet at the Metra Station 4555 Ruby Schiller Co.must Fairgrounds Park,DuPage $25.00 fee, sign a liability waiver. 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OCTOBER EVENTS Oct. 18: SCHILLER PARK COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVE Do your part to help save lives. 1pm. To 7pm. SP
Community Center, 4501 25th Avenue, Schiller Park. Free raffle entry to all those who donate.
Oct. 28: BEWARE OF ZOMBIES 2016 8TH ANNUAL HALLOWEEN COSTUME CONTEST PARTY Open to the public. $20 at door. 7 prize winners
Oct. 31: PARK DISTRICT OF FRANKLIN PARK HALLOWEEN HOOT 4pm TO 6pm. North Park, 10040 Addison Ave., Franklin Park. Ghosts and goblins, come dressed in your Halloween best! The evening will be full of games, crafts and costume contest. Winners will be selected for scariest, cutest, and most unique. Hot dogs and refreshments will be provided. FREE
Oct. 22: PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK DAY
for best original, sexiest & scariest and more. Galaxy Banquets O’Hare, in the Dark Fun Haunted Ballroom, 4663 N. Ruby Street, Schiller Park, (1 block east of 25th & 1 block south of Lawrence). Free parking. Cash Bar, inexpensive food and drinks. 21 and over.
Oct. 22: SCHILLER PARK MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY Schiller Park Seniors or those with Disabilities can
Halloween Costume Party has a DJ, dance floor, cash bar, food for sale, and prizes at Galaxy Banquet 4663 N Ruby Street, Schiller Park, IL for age21+. Pay at door. chicagometromix.com
by O’Hare in conjunction with Leyden High School District 212. West Leyden Field House, 1100 Wolf Road, Northlake. 11:45am-3pm. No charge to students or general public. Over 100 organizations present. Bring your resume! Info call Gaye at 708-865-9510 or Frank Holthouse 847-451-3052
Oct. 29: ELMWOOD PARK WOMAN’S CLUB FALL FUNDRAISING EVENT Join us for a fun afternoon
Oct. 23: FRANKLIN PARK SONS OF AMERICAN LEGION PANCAKE BREAKFAST 9am-12pm - $7
and help EPWC raise money for student scholarships. Lunch, silent auction, raffle and entertainment provided by talented singer Kym Frankolevia singing the oldies. 11:30am at Allegra Banquets in Schiller Park. $30, Call Claire at 708-456-1175.
Nov. 4: SCHILLER PARK’S 2ND ANNUAL PUMPKIN SMASH Come to the fun, family event and “smash” those
Oct. 20: FALL CHORAL CONCERT West Campus Auditorium 7pm
10am-2pm. Bring your old prescriptions to be properly disposed of to the rear of the Schiller Park fire station by the police department.
request help from volunteers for small chores around their homes. Raking leaves, cleaning windows, light housework, errands, etc. 9am-1pm To schedule help call 847-671-8502. Open to Schiller Park Seniors and Disabled only
donation Pancakes, scrambled eggs, bacon and sausage -ALL YOU CAN EAT. American Legion, 9757 Pacific, Franklin Park Info Call Eugene 847-630-3703
Oct. 22-23: BOO AT THE ZOO BOO at the ZOO has games and activities for kids, a hayride, and a costume parade at 1pm at the Brookfield Zoo brookfieldzoo.com
Oct. 26-28: ISLAND RESORT & CASINO TRIP, HARRIS MI $175 p/p double occupancy/$250 single
$150 Triple. Ages 18 & up Depart 8am, return 7:15pm. The Island presents the Midwest’s finest Vegas-style gaming excitement, entertainment, hospitality and personal service. Live free entertainment Wed-Sat in their lounge located just off the casino. Enjoy wonderfully served meals at the all time favorite Firekeepers Restaurant or the 5 Bridges Pub & Restaurant. For further info call 847-671-8580. Trip departs from Elmwood Park
Oct. 28: HALLOWEEN PARTY-O’HARE The
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Oct. 31: HALLOWEEN SCHILLER PARK HALLOWEEN
year and older $20 per person. Depart 4:30pm and return 9pm. German and European tradition filled with unique shopping, German food and drinks and diverse holiday entertainment. A staple event in Chicago since 1996. Fee includes transportation. 847-671-8580
“SPOOKTACULAR” day of fun and entertainment. There will be games, prizes and goodies, along with special attractions. New Location at Lincoln School. Don’t forget you MUST wear a costume!! Age: Toddler to 10 years old. FREE!! schillerpark.org Trick and treat from 3-7pm
Nov. 10: VETERAN’S DAY MUSIC CONCERT West
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Nov. 14 & 16: AARP DRIVER SAFETY COURSE
Designed for drivers age 50 and older. $15 AARP members and $20 non-members. Max. 40 in class. Schiller Park Community Center, 4501 N. 25th Avenue, 9am-1pm. This is an 8 hour course split between 2 dates. Pre-registration is required. Call 847-671-8580 to sign up.
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Township Community Center will be accepting nonperishable items, new toys and new clothing. Items will be donated to the Leyden Township Holiday Needy Fund Program. Receive a free daily open gym or fitness center pass for each item donated. Info call 847-451-5144
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Park wish to honor those who served or are serving our country. Enjoy a breakfast of pancakes, bacon and beverage. Free to veterans and their families. 9am-12pm. Schiller Park Community Center, 4501 25th Avenue.
is required. All Aboard! This December, experience the magic of Christmas on a holiday train to the North Pole! Enjoy Christmas caroling, cookies, milk and an interactive holiday story as we make our way to the North Pole. The 20-minute trip to the North Pole (Elgin Train Station) ends with Santa boarding the train, greeting every child and distributing a special treat. Santa will ride the train with us back to Franklin Park. Please do not wait until the last minute to register; spaces fill quickly! Children Ages 11 and younger $10R/$15NR – 12 years and older - $11R/$21NR Adults Info call 847-455-2852
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Nov. 6: SCHILLER PARK’S VETERANS PANCAKE BREAKFAST Mayor Piltaver and the Village of Schiller
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FREE 1pm to 3pm. Lincoln Middle School. You MUST wear a costume. Age Toddler to 10 years old. There will be games, prizes, and goodies, along with special attractions. This is a fun and safe event for the whole family. Come out and help us safely celebrate this “ghoulish” holiday.
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8-14yrs old. Students will receive their own canvas and a step- by- step lesson in how to paint that month’s subject. Sunday, October 2nd, 1:30-3:30pm Friday, October 7th, 6-8pm October Subject: TBA
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TRITON TIDBITS - WHAT’S HAPPENING AT TRITON? Thru Oct. 21: BERWYN ART LEAGUE Public
Reception for the Artists: Friday, Oct. 21, 7-9pm. Great work and great people. And they know how to host a reception. Each year the artists of the Berwyn Art League please and surprise us with a new collection of work in all media. The artists are on hand for the reception and welcome questions about their work and their methods. Please join us for one of the Triton Gallery’s best traditions, you will be happy you did.
Oct. 4: STEM IN TRACK EVENT 6-7:30pm, Multi-
purpose field on Triton’s East Campus Athletic Complex. Young students will learn math and science concepts at blazing speeds as Triton College’s Health, Sport & Exercise Science Department presents ‘STEM in Track.’ Students in grades 3-7 will put their brains and bodies in motion as they race around Triton’s outdoor track, learning common distances for races and conversions between miles and meters. The event is free to attend. Registration is required for the STEM in Track event, and participation is limited to the first 30 participants. To register, go to http://www.triton.edu/stemsports/.
Oct. 6: WORLD MUSIC SERIES: TSUKASA TAIKO, JAPANESE TAIKO ENSEMBLE Noon, Student Center
Mounds (Outside, West Campus). Tsukasa Taiko is currently one of the largest and most active community taiko groups in the Chicagoland area. Despite being one of the younger organizations, Tsukasa has over 50 professional community performances throughout the year. The event will be moved to the Student Center Cafeteria in case of inclement weather. Website: www.taikolegacy.com
Oct. 7: FLU SHOT CLINIC 9am-1pm, Room R-214 (R
Building). The Active Retired Citizens Club (ARCC) and RSVP of West Suburban Cook and Southern DuPage Counties will host the annual flu shot clinic at Triton College. Dr. Adam Pepek, PHARMD, pharmacy manager at Walgreens on Belmont Avenue in River Grove, will be on hand to offer the flu shots. Medicare pays for the high dose at no charge. Please call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3603, to register to receive your flu shot.
Oct. 19: BLOOD DRIVE/BONE MARROW & ORGAN DONOR REGISTRY 10am-4pm, Student Center Cafeteria (B Building). Become a hero by participating in Triton College’s Health Services Blood Drive, hosted by LifeSource Blood Center. Your single blood donation can save the lives of up to three people. Walk-ins are welcome. You will need one of the following items with your name and photo as a form of identification: student ID, work ID, state ID, drivers license or passport. Prior to donating blood, it’s important to eat a good meal and drink plenty of water. At the event, you can also register for the ‘Be the Match Marrow Registry’, as well as register to be an organ and tissue donor.
Oct. 24: COMMUNITY BAND: FAIRYTALES AND SCARY TALES, JOSH HERNDAY, DIRECTOR 7:30pm, Triton College Performing Arts Center of the Robert M. Collins Center (R Building, Room R-218). Put on your favorite costume and come join the Triton Community Band for a night of creepy-crawly magical music making. Featuring Saint-Saens’ Carnival of the Animals and much more!
Oct. 27: TRITON COLLEGE JOB FAIR 11am -2pm,
Student Center Cafeteria (B Building). Employers from various industries will be on campus recruiting for full-time, part-time and internship positions. Some will conduct onsite interviews. This job fair is open to students, alumni and community members. It is free to attend. Professional dress and a resume are strongly suggested. For more information or assistance with resumes, contact (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3789.
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Oct. 29: FREE ROBOTICS FOR YOUTH PROGRAM
Noon-3pm, A Building, Library, Room A-321. All girls and boys are invited to Triton College as robots take over the campus. Expert builders from Triton’s Engineering Technology Department will be on hand to help attendees build a working Lego robot that will move in ways kids never imagined it could. Families are encouraged to arrive at noon to ensure they have a robot to work on. All materials are provided free of charge. While kids are building their robots, other family members can learn more about Mechatronics (robotics), one of Triton’s newest programs. No registration is required, but space is limited and will be based on first-come, first served. For more information, call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3698.
Nov. 7 - Dec. 7: FALL STUDENT ART SHOW Public
Reception for the Artists: Wednesday, Dec. 7, 6-8pm. We love showing off the work of our students! Twice a year we dedicate our gallery space to an exhibition of current student work. Drawings, paintings, photographs, ceramics and sculpture will compete for your attention. Please come and help us be proud of our students’ accomplishments.
Nov. 16: FACULTY ARTIST SERIES: JOSH HERNDAY, HORN; TIM BURNS QUARTET, JAZZ ENSEMBLE 7:30pm. Triton College Performing Arts
Center of the Robert M. Collins Center (R Building, Room R-218). In this faculty recital, Josh Hernday performs classical and contemporary works written for horn, and guitar faculty member Tim Burns performs jazz works supported by his quartet. Join us for a reception in the lobby following the event!
Dec. 2-4 & 9-11: BIG LOVE (THEATRE PERFORMANCE) by Charles L. Mees Directed by Andrew Gallant. Fridays and Saturdays - 7:30pm, Sundays - 2pm, Cox Auditorium - Fine Arts Building (J Building, Room J-108). $10 General Admission $5 Students, Faculty/Staff and Seniors. Based on the ancient Greek play, The Danaids, Big Love tells the madcap story of 50 brides who flee their 50 grooms. The ensuing battle royale of the sexes involves helicopters, pop songs, dancing and murder. Big Love is disarmingly funny, hip and a dazzlingly theatrical exploration of the power of love
Dec. 5: COMMUNITY BAND: MUSIC FOR THE HOLIDAYS, JOSH HERNDAY, DIRECTOR 7:30pm. Triton College Performing Arts Center of the Robert M. Collins Center (R Building, Room R-218). Join the Triton Community Band this holiday season for folk-tunes and holiday jingles from around the globe.
Dec. 8: COMMUNITY CHOIR: JOANN CHO, DIRECTOR 7:30pm, Triton College Performing Arts Center of the Robert M. Collins Center (R Building, Room R-218). Admission: FREE. The Triton Community Choir, a diverse group of students and community members, performs choral music from the Renaissance to the 21st century. Holiday selections will be included in this concert.
Dec. 8: JAZZ ENSEMBLE: JAMES DAVIS, DIRECTOR 7:30pm, Triton College Performing Arts Center
of the Robert M. Collins Center (R Building, Room R-218). Admission: FREE. The Triton College Big Band presents an evening of jazz music, ranging from swing and bebop to Latin and contemporary selections. Along with the Triton jazz combos and special guest artists, this concert will feature the music of the jazz greats such as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton, Miles Davis, Horace Silver and many soloists from within the Triton’s jazz ensembles.
All Art Gallery exhibits take place in Triton College
Art Gallery (Room J-108) and are presented without charge. Please visit frequently. Art Gallery Hours: Available for viewing by appointment only. Call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3506. Or visit www.triton.edu/entertainment.
All music events listed are FREE Admission. For
more information about music concerts or to reserve tickets,please call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3506, or email music@triton.edu. Learn about Triton College’s Music Ensembles on the web at www.triton.edu/music.
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COMMUNITY NEWS Edison Park, Norwood Park Homes To Be Soundproofed With $20M Federal Grant BY HEATHER CHERONE DNAINFO
NORWOOD PARK — Hundreds of homes in Norwood Park and Edison Park directly under the path of flights to and from O’Hare Airport will be soundproofed with a $20 million grant from the Federal Aviation Administration, federal officials announced. A cluster of homes east of Harlem Avenue and north of the Kennedy Expressway are next in line for free attic insulation, air conditioning, exterior doors, storm doors and windows designed to block the racket of planes departing and arriving at O’Hare Airport, said Owen Kilmer, a spokesman for the Chicago Department of Aviation, which administers the program along with the O’Hare Noise Compatibility Commission. The grant will also be used to fund the final phase of the soundproofing effort, which will cover approximately 500 homes in the city and suburbs whose owners declined to participate in the program in previous years, Kilmer said. U.S. Reps Mike Quigley, D-Chicago; Jan Schakowsky, D-Evanston; and Tammy
Duckworth, D-Schaumburg; as well as Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Illinois, applauded the announcement of the new funds. “I am pleased that the Federal Aviation Administration is taking steps to provide some relief to residents around O’Hare Airport by awarding new funds for residential sound proofing in the surrounding communities,” Quigley said in a statement. Homes in Norwood Park and Edison Park have been among those hardest hit by jet noise caused by planes using new east-west runways at O’Hare Airport. Many residents have complained to local, state and federal officials that the noise makes it impossible to sleep, spend time in their backyards, play in neighborhood parks or watch television. All of the homes set to be soundproofed experience at least 65 decibels of jet noise during the day and night in the area deemed by local aviation officials as experiencing high levels of jet racket known as a noise contour. The federal government considers an average of 65 decibels of jet noise during the day and night “annoying.” In comparison, a typical vacuum cleaner creates 70 decibels of noise, according to figures compiled by Purdue University. A study that could result in more homes qualifying for free soundproofing is expected to be completed by the end of the year. That study could change the level of noise the federal government considers annoying. But the O’Hare noise contour map won’t be changed to reflect new flight paths until
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Local Author Publishes Children’s Book L oca l aut hor, Larry Nestor from River Grove, has published a new chi ldren’s stor y entitled “Tommy T-Ba l l a nd h i s separated parents.” It tells of a young boy who wa nt s both his parents to attend his baseball games despite his mother’s resistance. It is based on a true-life happening and most likely is a common occurrence today. To purchase a copy of the bound book, send a check or money order for $8 to P.O. Box 226, River Grove IL 60171. Allow one week for delivery.
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Local Schiller Park Girl Competes in ComEd Icebox Derby Most seventeen year olds don’t always have a clear idea what they want to do with their future. However, Isabella Baumann, daughter of Ed and Sue Baumann of Schiller Park, not only knows where she is going, but clearly is driven to reaching her goals. This past August, Isabella applied and was chosen to compete in ComEd’s Icebox Derby. Only 30 teen girls from across Chicagoland are chosen to take part in the program where teams transform recycled refrigerators into electric race cars. The participants range in age from 13-18 and were selected after filling out an essay answering a number of questions. I’m sure Isabella’s aspirations of being a neuroscientist helped her chances of being selected and was described on ComEd’s website as a “bookworm with big brains and bold aspirations.” She currently is a senior at Fenwick High School, a National Honor Society member and has a 4.0 grade point average. She hopes to attend Tulane University in New Orleans, as they have one of the top neuroscience programs in the country.
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COMMUNITY NEWS Isabella also takes part in the “Girls 4 Science” after school program. This 6 week course is a free, quarterly program offered to girls ages 10-18 and is held on Saturday mornings at the University of St. Francis in Joliet. The program is in its 7th year and offers scholarships, field trips and mentoring. It’s on a first come first served basis and is non-competitive. Anyone interested in finding out more about the program can visit girls4science.org. Isabella was honored to take part in ComEd’s Icebox Derby and was part of the “Naturally Driven” team. There were six teams in all and the 30 girls were evenly split between them. Although they all work as teams, each girl contributes her individual strengths and talents to the project. I was able to observe the making of these vehicles and attended the last workshop they held before the actual race. Isabella and I had a wonderful conversation at the “Derby Garage” which was located on Wood Street in Chicago. It’s literally a garage where the teams have workstations with all the tools necessary to build their racecar. It was inspiring to watch all the
young minds working together and putting the finishing touches on their vehicles. The girls work with ComEd mentors (women employees from various departments who volunteer their time to be a part of the program) in building their fridge race car, but also work as a team to do everything from installing the solar panels, to wiring the headlamps, to attaching the fender. New to this year’s program, the young women also explored STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) through the scope of renewable energy, building and powering parts of their cars with solar technology. Each aerodynamic car had two 30-watt solar panels to power accessories like LED headlights, a car horn, and a helmet with two-way communication capabilities. The cars also featured a solarcharged control module, used to communicate between the panels and solar components. ComEd, believes women should hold more than just 25% of the science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) jobs. So they decided to launch the Icebox Derby in 2014 to spark a change in the community. And it’s just
one piece of their commitment to better prepare ComEd’s workforce of tomorrow. The whole building process took over two weeks and teams were required to develop a new part of their electric, solar-powered vehicle while mastering the various STEM concepts needed to effectively design those elements of the fridge car. Isabella learned about engineering, technology and the mechanics that are involved in building a working race car. All the girls learned about solar energy and how it works. To help enhance this year’s fridge car model with a solar component, ComEd consulted with Dr. Rabiah Mayas and Dan Meyer from Chicago’s Museum of Science and Industry. The Icebox Derby allowed Isabella along with the rest of the girls an opportunity to gain real world, hands-on experience in STEM fields. They also made new friends and had a lot of fun! The actual race was held at the Field Museum on Saturday, August 13 and the six teams competed to win the STEM cup and other great prizes. During the race, each team
completed six laps, pausing between each lap to solve a STEM Stop challenge and switch drivers before crossing the finish line. Although Isabella’s team did not bring home the win, each participant was still awarded a scholarship from ComEd and they all came away with a feeling of accomplishment and a wealth of knowledge. ComEd is committed to recruiting and developing bright young talent and empowering young women to unleash their inner talents and realize their full potential. They want these girls to come back and work for them when they graduate college! Congratulations Isabella, I’m sure you are going to accomplish all your goals and return to make a huge impact on society in the future. For further information on ComEd’s Icebox Derby visit www.theiceboxderby.com The Icebox Derby turns recycled refrigerators into race cars. You can turn YOURS into cash! Just say when and ComEd will pay you to recycle your old fridge or freezer. They will even pick it up for you—for FREE. The program is available to ComEd residential delivery service customers. Go to ComEd’s website for further information.
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COMMUNITY NEWS Lions to Hold Annual Candy Day Fundraiser L ions a n d volunteers will be v isible throughout t h e community on Friday, October 14, 2016, for their annual Candy Day Campaign. The Franklin Park-Manila Lions Club will be giving away rolls of Lions mint candy and all donations are used to help the visually and hearing impaired. It is almost impossible for a person with no vision or hearing issues to fully comprehend what it is like to be visually impaired or hard of hearing. Please consider helping to underwrite the price of a case of candy or volunteer for a few hours on Candy Day. Persons wishing to join the Lions in their fight against vision and hearing loss should contact their local lions club or the Lions of Illinois Foundation. For more information, please contact Lion Benni Fernandez at 708-531-1128 or Lion Tessie Zaretsky at 847-288-1921.
Cook County Recorder of Deeds Offers Free Seminar in Schiller Park On September 21, Karen A. Yarbrough and the Cook County Recorder of Deeds office held a “Property After Death Seminar” at the Schiller Park Community Center hosted by Schiller Park’s Mayor Barbara Piltaver. The attendees couldn’t have been happier to have attended. They learned so many cost saving tips they practically gave the presenter a standing ovation. Since it was so popular, Mayor Piltaver has scheduled another seminar and it’s open to all area residents, not just Schiller Park residents.
Mark your calendars for Wednesday, October 12 from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. Schiller Park Community Center, 4501 25th Avenue in Schiller Park. This popular seminar is not to be missed. Attendees will learn how to literally save thousands of dollars, prevent fraud, plus; Learn how to avoid the costly and lengthy probate process, establish a “property after death” plan for your estate, pass your home, car and bank accounts directly to your heirs, and learn information about wills and trusts that will surprise you. Every person who owns a home, car and/or bank accounts should attend this seminar. Open to any resident in surrounding suburbs. Hosted by Schiller Park’s Mayor Barbara Piltaver and Karen Yarbrough’s office, Cook County Recorder of Deeds. Their office will also have a Veterans Services Officer there to register as many veterans as possible for their free discount card. DON’T MISS THIS SEMINAR – For further info call Sandra at 847-671-8502 or email Schiller Park’s mayor at mayor@villageofschillerpark.com.
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Volunteers from around the country are joining the American Heart Association, in connection with The Children’s Heart Foundation, to celebrate American Heart Month by knitting and crocheting red hats for babies born in February at participating hospitals. Little Hats, Big Hearts™, honors babies, moms, and heart healthy lives in a very special way. Supporters are knitting and crocheting red hats to be given out to thousands of babies during American Heart Month in order to empower moms to live heart healthy lives and to help their children do the same. Together, we are working to raise awareness, provide resources and inspire moms to take their family’s heart health to heart while also raising awareness about Congenital Heart Defects. Little Hats, Big Hearts started in February 2014 in Chicago, IL collecting 300 hats in the first year. The program has now expanded to more than 40 states. We are thrilled to have so many volunteers interested in Little Hats, Big Hearts! Thank you for making this program so special and for helping to spread awareness of heart disease and congenital heart defects.
Our mission is to provide a respectful place of enduring beauty for loved ones to visit and offer remembrances. We offer a wide variety of options and services that will best suit the needs of you and your family. Whether it be a traditional ground burial, cremation burial, mausoleum, or niche burial our caring, knowledgeable staff is always available to assist you in making the best choices. We also offer a wide range of monuments and markers to create a lasting memorial for you or your loved ones.
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If you knit or crochet and would like to participate in Little Hats, Big Hearts, please select your state on our website or the state nearest you, for more information on deadlines and where to send your hats. We also accept donations of yarn. If you work for a hospital that would like to participate in this project, please contact your local office to learn more. If you do not see your state listed on hearts.org, please send hats to the next closest state until we establish the program in your area.
We also recommend simple hat patterns. While we love bows and buttons, they can come off the hats and be dangerous for the little ones. If you are interested in starting this program please contact your local office for details. For more info, visit: www.heart.org/HEARTORG/General/ Little-Hats-Big-Hearts_UCM_487734_SubHomePage.jsp or email: LittleHatsBigHearts@heart.org or contact the Illinois local rep Anne Schullo at anne.schullo@heart.org Community Engagement Coordinator, 208 S. LaSalle #1500, Chicago, IL 60604.
Schiller Park School District 81 Teacher Publishes Academic Research Third grade teacher from Kennedy Elementary School in Schiller Park, Kimberly Sendelbach, has published a research study in Illinois Reading Council Journa l. Sendelbach collaborated with her professor from National Louis University and a fellow classmate enrolled in her Master’s program to conduct research on literacy tutoring online. During her studies, she was required to complete reading tutoring clinics, and conducted the sessions online using FaceTime. This led to participation in a study of using technology tools to assist with reading instruction. Sendelbach and her associates will be presenting their research at the Illinois Reading Council (IRC) conference in Peoria on September 29, 2016. The annual national conference attracts attendees and experts from across the country. School District 81 is proud to recognize Kimberly Sendelbach for her professional and academic contributions to the field of Education.
RSVP to Raise Funds for Volunteers with Yankee Candle River Grove, Ill. The Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP), in an effort to defray the impact of funding reductions, is partnering with Yankee Candle to raise money to benefit its volunteers. Now through Oct. 17, you can purchase Yankee Candles by viewing a printed catalog in Room R-221 of the Triton College Robert M. Collins Center, located on the east side of campus, 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove. You also can visit yankeecandlefundraising.com and enter the Group Number 990101770 to place an order. Any purchases you make via the website will be sent to your house and RSVP will get
COMMUNITY NEWS the credit. RSVP will earn 40 percent on any purchases that are made. Now is the time to think of Thanksgiving Day host gifts or holiday gifts. For more information, call the RSVP office at (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3603 or 3835.
ARCC and RSVP Host Annual Flu Shot Oct. 7 T he A ct ive Retired Citizens Club (ARCC) and the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of West Suburban Cook a n d S o ut h e r n DuPage Counties will host the annual flu shot on Triton College’s campus, located at 2000 Fifth Ave., River Grove, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., Friday, Oct. 7. Dr. Adam Pepek, PHA RMD, pharmacy manager at Walgreens on Belmont Avenue in River Grove, will be on hand to offer the flu shot in Room R-211 of the Robert M. Collins Center on the east side of the campus. “It is known that seniors have a weaker response to the flu shot. To combat this a high dose flu shot is given to people 65+ years of age in order give them better and longer protection,” said Pepek. “It does take about two weeks to get immunity after the shot.”
Pepek also stated that the high dose runs out every year and they do not produce more. Medicare pays for the high dose at no charge. If you would like to have the flu shot, please call (708) 456-0300, Ext. 3603, to reserve a dose.
Local Gun Dealer Hosts Show at Moose Lodge BY WES HESSEL
Franklin Park gun seller Louie Asanon of Pops & Guns, will be hosting his first gun show October 30th at the River Park Moose Lodge #2578. A dealer for 5 years, Mr. Asanon chose to start a show of his own after attending another show several times in the south Chicago area; which he thought was done well. After submitting his application and about eight months of wait for the background check, he received the authorization to hold his event. Mr. Asanon says he sees responsible gun ownership as “doing everything legally,” confirming a purchaser has a valid FOID card, and that the potential owner knows, “what they are doing” in regards to purchasing, owning, handling, and safety with guns. This includes making sure a firearm “doesn’t fall into the wrong hands.” He would like to see future shows grow to the size large enough to be held at the Rosemont Convention Center. The Moose Lodge is located at Fullerton Avenue and River Road in River Grove. The show will be from 8 am to 3 pm on that Sunday,
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the 30th, with approximately 50 vendors. In addition to firearms, ammunition, knifes, and the like will be available for sale as well. Food and beverage will also be available for purchase. Admission will be $6 at the door, which will also benefit the Moose. They would be happy to talk to attendees about what the Loyal Order of Moose is and does. Mr. Asanon would welcome more vendors, at $30 per table, and he can be reached for more information at (773) 484-5000, his e-mail popsnguns@aol.com, or website www.popsnguns.com.
PMA to be awarded Gold Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis On September 27, 2016, Piotr Gliński, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Culture a nd Na t i on a l Heritage of t he Republ ic of Poland, will award the Gold Medal for Merit to Culture – Gloria Artis to the Polish Muse um of America (PMA). PMA President Richard Owsiany and Managing Director Małgorzata Kot will accept the award on behalf of the PMA. The ceremony will take place at the office of the Consulate General of the Republic of Poland in New York. The Jozef Pilsudski Institute of America (New York) and Janusz Sporek also will receive Gloria Artis awards. Jarosław Sellin, Secretary of State at the Ministry of Culture and National Heritage, announced this honor on September 15, during the 38th Annual Conference of the Polish Museums, Archives, and Libraries Abroad, held in London. One of the oldest and largest ethnic museums in the United States, the Polish Museum of America (PMA) is dedicated to preserving the Polish American past for future generations. Founded in 1935 by an initiative of the Polish Roman Catholic Union of America and open since 1937, the PMA celebrates more than 80 years of service to the community. For more information, please visit: www.PolishMuseumOfAmerica.org
Muzeum Polskie w Ameryce (MPA) zostanie odznaczone złotym medalem Zasłużony Kulturze Gloria Artis
W dniu 27 września 2016, w siedzibie Konsulatu Generalnego RP w Nowym Jorku, 233 Madison Ave. (Jan Karski Corner), New York, NY 10016 o godz. 11.00 odbędzie się ceremonia wręczenia odznaczeń Zasłużony Kulturze Gloria Artis. Odznaczenia dla: Instytutu Józefa Piłsudskiego w Nowym Jorku, Muzeum Polskiego w Ameryce oraz Janusza Sporka wręczy Wicepremier, prof. Piotr Gliński, Minister Kultury i Dziedzictwa Narodowego. Odznaczenie
w imieniu placówki przyjmą Ryszard Owsiany, prezes zarządu i Małgorzata Kot, dyrektor zarządzająca. O tym zaszczytnym wydarzeniu poinformował zebranych Jarosław Sellin, Sekretarz Stanu w MKiDN, podczas XXXVIII sesji Stałej Konferencji Muzeów, Archiwów i Bibliotek Polskich na Zachodzie, która odbyła się we wrześniu br. w Londynie. Muzeum Polskie w Ameryce (MPA) to jedno ze starszych i większych muzeów etnicznych w Stanach Zjednoczonych, jego misją jest zachowywanie przeszłości polskiej dla przyszłych pokoleń. Powołane do życia w 1935 roku z inicjatywy Zjednoczenia Polskiego Rzymsko-Katolickiego w Ameryce, otwarte w 1937 roku jest centrum kultury polskiej poza granicami kraju z bogatą kolekcją sztuki, unikatowymi zbiorami bibliotecznymi oraz bezcennym archiwum. W kolekcji stałej MPA znajdują się m.in. pamiątki po Ignacym Janie Paderewskim, a także eksponaty pochodzące z Pawilonu Polskiego na Nowojorskiej Wystawie Światowej (1939-1940). W roku 2015 MPA obchodziło stulecie istnienia Biblioteki, która obejmuje ponad 100 000 woluminów, posiada kolekcje starodruków, poloników i czasopism, łączy funkcje biblioteki naukowej i publicznej. Niedawno odrestaurowano Pokój Paderewskiego, sanie królewskie z XVIII wieku oraz otwarto Galerię Sztuki im. Stephena i Elizabeth Ann Kusmierczaków. We wrześniu 2016 roku odbyła sie promocja pierwszego w 80-letniej historii Informatora o zasobie archiwalnym placówki obejmującym akta organizacji i instytucji polonijnych, spuścizny czołowych działaczy, unikatowe dokumenty, mapy i fotografie. MPA służy badaczom historii Polonii, zarówno tym z USA, jak i przybyłym do Stanów Zjednoczonych z Polski oraz rozproszonym po całym świecie. Muzeum oferuje wystawy stałe i tymczasowe, organizuje imprezy kulturalne, wykłady, koncerty, spotkania autorskie, zajęcia warsztatowe oraz uroczystości upamiętniające ważne wydarzenia z życia narodu. Dzięki staraniom MPA od 1987 roku w pierwszy poniedziałek marca obchodzony jest Dzień Pułaskiego, jako święto stanu Ilinois.
Calling All O’Hare Stadium Fans! For all you fans who remember the O’Hare Stadium, organizers will be holding the annual reunion on October 15th, 7 pm, at Possum Pub, 2324 N. Mannheim Road, Melrose Park 847-455-1701. Come out and join some of the former race car drivers and enthusiasts of days gone by.Everyone is welcome. O’Hare Stadium, part of the Chicagoland racing scene for 13 years, was located just southwest of the corner of Mannheim and Irving Park Road in Schiller Park. The speedway, which operated between 1956 through 1968, was initially surrounded by farm fields and was situated just south of Chicago’s famed O’Hare International Airport. NASCAR sanctioned the late model racing at O’Hare in 1960 and 1961. With property values rising, the track, which also featured cadet (sportsman), figure eight, Volkswagen and midget racing over the years, was demolished weeks after the final race program on September 7, 1968. OCTOBER 2016 • PEOPLE & PLACES 9
LEYDEN HIGHLIGHTS / LEGISLATIVE BRIEFS Leyden Highlights District 212 Superintendent Polyak Joins “Missing School Matters: Superintendents Call To Action” Campaign
District 212 Superintendent Nick Polyak is among 200 superintendents nationwide who have joined the Missing School Matters: Superintendents Call to Action campaign led by Attendance Works, a national and state initiative that promotes awareness of the important role school attendance plays in achieving academic success. According to Attendance Works, as many as 7.5 million students nationwide miss nearly a month of school every year. Data indicates that excused and unexcused absences erode student achievement. Polyak notes that Leyden has outstanding programs and support systems for students with chronic absenteeism, but they need to be in school to access them. ”Truancy and absenteeism are often signs of additional social and emotional issues students are dealing with,” Polyak explains. “At Leyden we are working to address the root causes of absences. Rather than punishing students for chronic absenteeism, we are working to find ways to support school attendance so our students can reach their full potential.” According to Hedy Chang, Executive Director at Attendance Works, participating districts have launched the new school year with a commitment
to make student attendance a top priority in every district, a proposal that includes superintendents, teachers, staff, parents, and the community. The idea is to make student attendance a broadly owned and widely shared civic priority. “The growing support of local superintendents is a major factor in generating increased attention to chronic absence throughout the United States,” Chang says. “Our goal is to ensure that every district in the country tracks chronic absence data and partners with family and community agencies to intervene when attendance is a problem for students or particular school districts.”
West Leyden Student Services Sponsors Suicide Awareness/ Prevention Campaign Members of West Leyden’s student services department are sponsoring Out of the Darkness, a suicide awareness and prevention campaign that includes a walk to emphasize the importance of suicide awareness and prevention. The campaign walk is free and open to the public. The campaign is slated for Monday, October 3 through Thursday, October. 6, and includes depression and suicide awareness discussions and resource information. The main event is the Out
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of the Darkness Suicide Awareness/Prevention Walk beginning at 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, October 4, in the field house at West Leyden, 1000 N. Wolf Rd., Northlake. Community members are encouraged to participate in the walk to show support for those who have been affected by suicide and to raise awareness of a growing problem. Participants check-in at 5:30 p.m. in the field house and visit a resource fair that features agencies such as Leyden Family Services, Streamwood Behavioral, and Ericka’s Lighthouse. The agencies will distribute giveaways and information regarding suicide awareness and prevention. Members of student organizations such as Snowball, Peer Leaders, and SADD will be there to answer questions about the purpose of their organization. The walk begins at 6:00 p.m. with a brief video and then a walk around the West campus that will end at 7:00 p.m. After the walk, participants are invited to attend a show in the auditorium at the school. For more information, please contact Michele Ratini at mratini@leyden212.org.
Unclaimed Life Insurance Policies Within Families’ Reach SPRINGFIELD – Unclaimed life insurance benefits may soon be awarded to the families and relatives of the deceased parties under a new measure co-sponsored by State Senator John Mulroe (D-Chicago). Life insurance companies have come under fire with accusations that they have not been diligent enough in awarding benefits to the families and relatives of deceased policyholders. “These awards and annuities don’t bring back individuals’ loved ones,” Mulroe said, “but they can most certainly aid in covering unexpected end-oflife costs. These families at least deserve that.” A national survey of life insurance companies has shown that $4.4 billion had not gone to beneficiaries. Because of individuals not understanding how to claim awards or simply not knowing the policies exist, life insurance companies have been able to hold onto the money until the policyholder reaches a limiting age, usually 100 years old. The measure was signed by the governor in August.
Munoz: Remember to Respect School Bus Stop Signs SPRINGFIELD - In Texas, school bus safety cameras captured the horrifying image of an SUV driver plowing into a student crossing the street after getting off the bus. Thankfully, the student suffered only minor injuries, but as the video has made its rounds on the Internet, Illinois Senator Tony Munoz is reminding students and drivers of the dangers of distracted driving and that Illinois similarly empowers local schools to use school bus safety cameras. “You watch these videos and you want to scream: STOP! These are children just trying
to get to school. I hope it serves as a wakeup call to motorists everywhere. When you see school buses, slow down, pay attention,” said Munoz, the Chicago Democrat and former police officer who sponsored the legislation that allowed Illinois school districts to implement traffic safety cameras on buses in 2014. Across the country, these cameras routinely catch motorists speeding around buses, ignoring the stop arms and nearly hitting students. Police, however, can use the videos to identify vehicles and fine motorists. The cameras are meant to both deter and protect since every school can’t have a police escort at a time when motorists seem increasingly distracted. During a one day study in May, more than 6,000 Illinois school bus drivers reported 2,700 violations, including motorists who ignored stop arms and passed or swerved around a stopped school bus. Nationally, more than 96,500 bus drivers reported nearly 74,500 such violations during the one-day survey. “We’ve got to do better,” said Munoz. “These are children’s lives we’re talking about.” The cameras are linked to the stop arms and police can review footage of vehicles that unlawfully pass a school bus. Drivers who ignore the stop arm face a $150 fine for the first violation and $500 for the second violation. In Illinois, local school officials decide whether to use the cameras. The state doesn’t track which schools or buses have cameras or how many violations have been issued.
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More than 450,000 yellow school buses transport 25 million children between school and home each day. In the 2011 and 2012 legislative sessions, Connecticut, Georgia, Maryland, Rhode Island, Virginia and Washington enacted such measures. Arkansas, North Carolina and West Virginia also have laws that address school bus cameras. Similar measures remained under consideration in New Jersey, New York and Maine as of July 2012. Measures failed in Alabama and Florida.
Rules of the road for school bus safety: School Buses/Zones
When approaching a marked school zone between 7 a.m. and 4 p.m. on days when school is in session and children are present, a driver must reduce speed to 20 mph, and stop and yield the right of way to any children or adults in the crosswalk area. If a school bus is stopped on a two-lane road, you must stop before meeting or overtaking a school bus loading or unloading passengers. The bus driver will flash amber and red lights on the front and rear of the bus. The stop signal arm will be extended after the school bus has come to a complete stop. Motorists must remain stopped until the stop signal arm is no longer extended and the flashing lights are turned off or the driver signals a motorist to pass. If a school bus is stopped on a four-lane road in the opposite direction from which the motorist is traveling, motorists are not required to stop their vehicles, but they should drive with caution. Motorists convicted of illegally passing a stopped school bus will have their driver’s licenses or vehicle registrations suspended for three months and be assessed a minimum $150 fine. SOURCE: ILLINOIS SECRETARY OF STATE’S OFFICE
Sudoku! FUN BY THE NUMBERS Sudoku puzzles are formatted as a 9x9 grid, broken down into nine 3x3 boxes. To solve a sudoku, the numbers 1 through 9 must fill each row, column and box. Each number can appear only once in each row, column and box. You can figure out the order in which the numbers will appear by using the numeric clues already provided in the boxes. The more numbers you name, the easier it gets to solve the puzzle!
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Hor oscope s ARIES – Mar 21/Apr 20 Aries, certain feelings may not be easy to convey, but try to find the words this week. It’s important to let your feelings be known, and others are waiting on you to speak up. TAURUS – Apr 21/May 21 Taurus, coworkers respond favorably to a proposal you worked hard on. Allow this professional momentum to pay dividends outside of the office as well. GEMINI – May 22/Jun 21 Gemini, mixed signals lead to a bit of confusion. It’s nothing you can’t handle if you backtrack and remedy the original situation, just provide yourself ample time to set things right. CANCER – Jun 22/Jul 22 Be extra sensitive to the plights or concerns of others this week, Cancer. Some around you could benefit from some empathy and understanding. LEO – Jul 23/Aug 23 Leo, now might be a great time to take a step back and enjoy a little breathing room. Look at things from a different perspective, and you might be amazed at your new outlook. VIRGO – Aug 24/Sept 22 Virgo, many things in your life are vying for your attention. It’s difficult to choose just one, but you will have to do so this week. If necessary, reach out to a friend for assistance. LIBRA – Sept 23/Oct 23 Libra, your values and those of a loved one may clash from time to time. Some polite and intelligent discourse might be just what the doctor ordered this week. SCORPIO – Oct 24/Nov 22 Reactions come swiftly and strongly this week, Scorpio. You either love or hate something, and things may be very black and white in your world in the days ahead. SAGITTARIUS – Nov 23/Dec 21 Sagittarius, try to separate your personal life from your professional activities this week. This may require being a little more quiet and introspective than usual, but do your best. CAPRICORN – Dec 22/Jan 20 Capricorn, let your feelings be heard if you feel underappreciated by someone close to you this week. Your loved one will appreciate your honesty and welcome your insight. AQUARIUS – Jan 21/Feb 18 A meaningful conversation with the right person may occur this week, Aquarius. It could mean a step in the right direction for you and help to further your career. PISCES – Feb 19/Mar 20 Pisces, your emotions are so strong this week that you may feel alienated from those closest to you. If so, make an effort to stay connected.
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Schiller Park Resident Awarded State Title BY WES HESSEL
People and Places columnist, contributing writer, and advertising account manager Anna Hessel has been honored with the Mrs. Illinois title for the Heart of Global United system. A pageant competitor for a number of years now residing in Schiller Park, Mrs. Hessel entered the Heart of Global United pageant for what it stands for: “Strives to encourage community service work and the building of a community of women who support one another’s ambitions and ideas.” The pageant is for women of all ages, sizes, and ethnic groups. The criteria for the contest is 50% community service entry, 30% “on stage” essay question, and 20% personality photo. Her work for the parishes she is involved in, as well as other community volunteer efforts, is an integral part of her life. She looks forward to the upcoming competition for the national and international titles.
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American Girl Dolls to be Sold at Toys R Us Stores Mattel’s American Girl dolls will soon be sold at Toys R Us stores, a major expansion for the toy company’s brand of pricey dolls. The dolls are now sold at A merican Girl’s 20 stores and on its website. Making the dolls available in more places could help Mattel, Inc. reverse the brand’s declining sales. Last year, American Girl sales fell 8 percent from the year before. Mattel said it will be the first time the Truly Me dolls have been sold at a U.S. retailer outside of its own stores. SOURCE AP
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Former Motorola Building to Welcome California Based Company After being vacant for 20 years, the former Motorola headquarters located at 9333-9377 Grand Avenue will be home to Digital Realty, a San Francisco based data company. Its website indicates that it owns, acquires, develops and manages technology related real estate, focused on handling the digital infrastructure for cloudbased computing, which allows people to stream
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Northlake to Welcome Speedway Gas Station The former site of O’Hare Towing at 2139 Mannheim Road is under renovation and redevelopment for a new Speedway gas station and store. The location will be 4,600 square feet and feature 20 consumer fueling lanes, three commercial fueling lanes, a complete convenience store, including a beer cave, and Speedway’s latest evolution in food – a Speedy Café, with outdoor seating, which is a fast (freshly prepared) food, casual restaurant. The new gas station is expected to open by the end of the year.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT New Business for Franklin Park
Mannheim Holding LLC, is an affiliate of Russian Pointe, Inc. which specializes in importing and distributing ballet equipment such as Russian ballet slippers, jazz shoes, apparel, accessories, and carrying cases. The new business will be located at 3230 Mannheim Road, former location of Midwest Electronics. The business currently employs 16 workers and plans to add additional hires over the next several years.
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Community Comes Together
The Unity in Community Foundation held its 8th Annual Community Fundraiser & Food Drive on September 17th at the Underpass Lounge in Franklin Park. This year’s event helped fund a new program to aid our veterans, the Community Veteran’s Assistance program. This program, along with their Helping Hands Program and their high school Scholarship program will help the residents of Leyden Township. There were plenty of raffle baskets and silent auction items on hand in the Leyden Credit Union Tent, as well as a pair of Blackhawk tickets and Unity in Community’s famous Hagen’s Automotive Blitz Raffle, to win an iPad.
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Norridge Marketplace in the Works Norridge officials held a groundbreaking ceremony on September 8t h on t he approximately 12-acre property that used to be home to the Norridge Theater. The property located at 4510-4520 and 4474 N. Harlem was purchased by Harlem Irving Companies and Hamilton Partners. Right now the developers have Miller’s Ale House and an AMC theater scheduled to open at the location. The old theater will not be torn down but gutted. The new theater will take up more than 32,000 square feet and the big-box retail space is 24,000 square feet with 13,500 square feet in storefronts facing Harlem Avenue. Mayor Jim Chmura was excited about the project and said this was something the village
Looking for Some Fun This Halloween? Get trapped in a room with a zombie!
Although this activity has been a hit all summer long, Zombies are a lot more fun at Halloween. “Trapped in a Room with a Zombie,” is an experience and part mystery dinner theater and part interactive game. You and your group of “brains” work together to solve puzzles that will ultimately help you escape the room before it’s too late. There are “shows” throughout the week, at varying times, which makes it the perfect activity for couples, friends and family. For more info go to roomescapeadventures.com/Chicago.
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THIS AND THAT Noble-SeymourCrippen House – Oldest House in Chicago BY DAVID LEWIS
Leyden Township is known for its restaurants, shopping, and pleasant neighborhoods. But did you know that Norwood Park is home to the oldest house in Chicago? The Noble-SeymourCrippen House, located at 5622 North Newark Avenue, was built by English immigrant Mark Noble, Sr. in 1833. The traditional white pine wood farm house was constructed on a glacial moraine ridge and is located very near to what would have been the Lake Michigan shoreline during the Ice Age. The surrounding acreage was planted as an apple and cherry tree orchard and a vineyard. Today, it houses the Norwood Park Historical Society and serves as a museum, archival resource, and community center that is open to the public. Weddings, birthday parties, and business meetings are regularly held in the home. Scenes from “The Babe,” a movie starring John Goodman, were filmed there. The NobleSeymour-Crippen House was awarded with City of Chicago Landmark status in 1988 by Chicago Mayor Eugene Sawyer and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 2000. Norwood Park resident Tom Spenny is vice president of the Norwood Park Historical Society and chairman of the Building and Grounds committee. The Noble-Seymour-Crippen House was purchased by the Norwood Park Historical
Society in 1987. It was in poor condition. After a few years of ownership, Tom and fellow board members realized the Noble-Seymour-Crippen House was long overdue for repairs and fresh paint. In 1991, they decided to retain Fortune Restoration (www.FortuneRestoration.com) of Lincolnwood, Illinois due to their extensive experience with historical homes. Led by coowner Bob Fortune, the team of craftsmen slowly removed layers and layers of old paint to reveal architectural details that were whitewashed over many years ago. With the original structure’s surfaces fully exposed, repairs included reproducing a number of original handmade, custom-milled ornate wood brackets. According to Spenny, “After repairs and improvements were made, Bob Fortune and his crew developed a three-color paint scheme that was true to the home’s original roots. The body of the house is painted in off-white (known as Sailcloth) and the trim and accents are painted in platinum gray and slate gray. Our research indicates these colors are very close to the original colors applied to the home nearly two centuries ago. Now, the architectural details really pop out with the new paint scheme, and we added outdoor lighting to highlight the home’s appearance at night,” he said. So how is a 183-year-old house maintained? In a word, carefully. The professionals maintaining the home’s delicate wood exterior understand that the extremes of Chicago’s summer heat and winter cold can take a serious toll. Exceptional knowledge of surface preparation and modern paints to seal and protect the wood surfaces are essential to the home’s long lifespan. As the exclusive carpentry, masonry and painting contractor for the Noble-SeymourCrippen House for the past 25 years, Bob Fortune has forged a mutually beneficial friendship with Tom Spenny and the NPHS. “It’s a labor of love for me,” said Bob. The Fortune crew returns whenever needed to provide touch ups free of charge. “Restoring and maintaining the Noble Seymour Crippen House has been a perfect fit because my brothers Peter, Tom and I were raised in one of the oldest farm houses in Park Ridge, and our father always had us fixing up things around the house,” said Bob. “It’s in our DNA to beautify historic structures like this which has given us, as a familyowned business, so much pride and joy to donate our talents to this national historic landmark.” For more i n for m at ion ab out t he Noble- Seymour- Crippen House, visit: www.norwoodparkhistoricalsociety.org
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Richard Battaglia, President of the Melrose Park Chamber of Commerce and Samuel Stanovich from Firehouse Subs have partnered together over the past few months making “Meals from the Heart” for the families being supported by the Ronald McDonald House near Loyola University Medical Center. Meals have included homemade meatballs, baked penne pasta, chicken, and of course the famous Firehouse Subs sandwiches. The Ronald McDonald House program offers a welcome place where families can have a meal, rest, relax, and meet other families and find the emotional support they need - just blocks away
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WHOLE FOODS MARKET opened their first store in Austin, Texas in 1980. Their entire business has been focused in making a difference in the lives of their employees and the customers they serve. They have contributed to communities and the environments in which they operate. Their major goal is to operate with a higher purpose beyond profits and create value for all involved. Whole Foods Market attracts people who are passionate about great foods and the communities they live in and about how they treat our planet and fellow humans. Every year the company made the Fortune Magazine’s “100 best companies to work for” list since the list began in 1999. There
Yesterday my daughter e-mailed me again, asking why I didn’t do something useful with my time. Talking about my, “doing-something-useful” seems to be her favorite topic of conversation. She was “only thinking of me”, she said and suggested that I go down to the Senior Center and hang out with the guys. I did this and when I got home last night, I decided to play a prank on her. I e-mailed her and told her that I had joined a Parachute Club. She replied, “Are you nuts? You are 80 years old and now you’re going to start jumping out of airplanes?” I told her that I even got a Membership Card and e-mailed a copy to her. She immediately telephoned me and yelled, “Good grief, Mom, where are your glasses?! This is a Membership to a Prostitute Club, not a Parachute Club.” “Oh man, I’m in trouble again,” I said, “I really don’t know what to do. I signed up for five jumps a week!!” The line went quiet and her friend picked up the phone and said that my daughter had fainted. Life as a Senior Citizen is not getting any easier, but sometimes it can be fun.
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SALUTE TO OUR SOLDIERS Tribute This is a personal tribute to Frank Bottigliero by Diana Faust who personally met him. Mr. Bottigliero dedicated seven decades of his life to serving his fellow military veterans as the director of the Illinois Office of Veteran’s Affairs and continued to serve veterans even after his retirement. He served in the U.S. Air Force’s 368th Bomb Squadron during World War II. Mr. Bottigliero passed away at the age of 96 in 2015.
My appointment with Mr. Frank C. Bottigliero, Director-Veternas Affairs, Veterans Assistance Center, Norridge, IL circa 2010 I am an American Legion Legionnaire, Women’s Auxiliary, and as such assisted a particular WWII Veteran with his DD Form 214. This particular WWII Vet military record needed to be corrected. I was therefore referred to Mr. Bottigliero to assist me in this endeavor. I had researched and pre-filled out all the forms that I deemed necessary and brought them along with me to the appointment. My Mom accompanied me, and all along we were both imagining what this person might be like, since everyone at the American Legion Post had so much to say about him. They said I would be in good hands and that he “knew everything”. Waiting outside the reception area of his office, Mom and I were imagining what he would look like. We pictured him as being one of the young professional people that were hustling about – it was a very busy office. Abruptly, a large door to the Offices opens. Mom and I both first observed these shiny, black patent leather shoes, grey suit, and a large purple satin tie. A dapper gentleman with jet black hair stood before us. Wow! Was this the individual with whom I had my appointment with? He introduced himself immediately and spoke very properly. He corrected me since I was way off on his French pronunciation of his name. He then escorted us back to his office, leading us down a corridor of hustling and bustling business personnel. As we sat in his office patiently, Mom and I were taken aback by all the activity going on all around us. He was being constantly interrupted by telephone calls, incoming faxes, co-workers stepping in asking questions, forms needing to be signed and very important people calling
him from Washington D.C., as he would later explain. He exhibited multitasking at its best! I tend to speak fast, and he interrupted me to say, “You know why God gave you two ears and only one mouth?” I really had never heard of that expression before, but dare I ask why. So I shut up and proceeded to be an inherent listener to everything he had to say. And it was a lot. When he mentioned he was born in 1919, Mom and I quickly exchanged wide-eyed glances. We had no idea he was a WWII Veteran with such a seasoned background. He was so interesting; we hung on his every word. We learned of some of his adventurous and perilous escapades in WWII. He spoke at length regarding a fire that happened in 1973 at the National Personnel Record Center in St. Louis, Mo. that destroyed millions of military records. I was confident that the forms I completed to edit the DD 214 Form were correct and accurate. They were not. Mr. Bottigliero found each and every typo, transposed number, blank fields and missing supporting documentation, and pointed them out to me. I was humbled. Mom and I were very impressed with this extraordinary individual – his professional demeanor, his intelligence, his energy, his accuracy, his multi-tasking abilities and his huge span of life experiences. Mr. Bottigliero, of 92 years of age, inspired me to never stop learning and achieving in life. All his amazing life experiences accumulated into a wealth of knowledge and expertise. On our way out, he was also leaving for the day. And yes, there was a very shiny classic vintage automobile outside waiting for him to drive away with.
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2. Gender. Veteran homelessness is mostly faced by returning male vets, but females make up about eight percent of homeless vets. 3. Minorities. About 40 percent of homeless vets are African American or Hispanic, according to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans. African Americans account for just over 10 percent of the veteran population while Hispanics represent less than four percent of vets in the United States. 4. Age. Some 50 percent of homeless vets are between the ages of 18 and 50, whereas less than 30 percent of all veterans are between 18 and 50. More than 40 percent of homeless vets are between ages 31 and 50. 5. Service. About one-third of homeless veterans were stationed in a war zone at some time. Two-thirds of homeless vets served their country for at least three years. 6. Risk. Poverty, lack of support from groups or networks, and substandard housing put about 1.4 million veterans at risk for homelessness. 7. Compensation. More than 40,000 homeless vets receive compensation or pension benefits each month, but that’s not enough to find affordable housing, according to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans. Many vets have skills learned through the military that are not applicable for occupations in civilian life. 8. Likelihood. Returning veterans are twice as likely to become chronically homeless as
In January 2014, there were 49,933 homeless veterans, which represent 8.6 percent of the total homeless population. This represents a substantial decrease (67.4 percent) in the number of homeless veterans counted only fiv e years previously in 2009. Though veterans continue to remain overrepresented in the homeless population in America, these recent decreases demonstrate the marked progress that has been made in ending veteran homelessness. Here are some important things to know about veterans and homelessness.
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1. Declining Homelessness. The number of homeless veterans in America was estimated at 49,933 in January 2014, according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the U.S. Interagency Council on Homelessness. That was a decline by 33 percent, or 24,837 people, from 2010 due to national efforts to deal with the problem.
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other Americans, according to Veterans Inc. Women veterans are four times as likely to become homeless as male veterans. 9. Disabilities. More than 50 percent of homeless veterans suffer from disabilities. About two-thirds of them have substance abuse issues. 10. Duration. Veteran homelessness affects vets for nearly six years on average, compared to four years on average among non-veterans, according to Green Doors.
What is being done for homeless veterans?
In 2012, VA introduced the Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) program, with the parallel goals of both preventing veteran homelessness and rapidly re-housing veterans and veteran families who do fall into homelessness. The program provides a variety of time-limited services and financial assistance. In its first two years, the SSVF program aided almost 100,000 individuals in over 61,000 households, spending $2,480 per household; after being housed, only 9.4 percent of veteran families returned to homelessness one year after exiting the program, and only 15.5 percent returned to homelessness two years after exit. SSVF is one of the main response to veteran homelessness in many communities; however, there are numerous other resources for assisting veterans in a housing crisis. The Grant and Per Diem transitional housing program and Domiciliary Care programs f unded through the Veterans Hea lth Administration offer temporary assistance to veterans as bridge or crisis housing. The Homeless Veteran Reintegration Program under the Department of Labor assists homeless veterans with employment skills and job searches.
Are we ending veteran homelessness?
In January 2015, New Orleans became the first major city to announce that it had ended veteran homelessness. Throughout 2015, other communities are sure to follow. The success of the SSVF, and other programs targeted to veterans, combined with the dedication and commitment of America’s communities prove that ending veteran homelessness is possible. Hopefully more cities will follow suit.
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Simple sitting test predicts longevity A simple test that looks at how easy - or difficult - it is for you to sit down on the floor and then get back up may help predict your longevity, a new study shows. Middle-aged and elderly people who needed to use both hands and knees to get up and down were almost seven times more likely to die within six years, compared to those who could spring up and down without support, according to research. Doctors have long used the chair test - where a person stands up from a sitting position - to determine leg strength and lower body fitness of seniors. But the new test is more difficult and can be used with a younger group, said cardiologist Dr. Kathryn Berlacher, an assistant professor at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. While the most important factor controlling the ease of getting down and then up is the ratio of muscle power to body weight, there are "other very relevant issues including body flexibility, balance, and motor coordination," said Claudio Gil Soares de Araújo, a professor at Gama Filho University in Rio de Janeiro who worked on the study. Ultimately the test gives a quick window into a patient's ability to function from day to day. "Moving, for the average person, especially those who are older, and the ability to rise from the floor is very much relevant for autonomy," Araújo said. "Imagine if your glasses went below the bed. You would need to sit on the floor to reach then and then you would need to rise." The researchers followed 2,002 adults, ages 51 to 80, for an average of 6.3 years. Sixty-eight percent were men. At the outset, each study volunteer was asked to sit down on the floor and then get up, using the least amount of support from hands, knees and other body parts.
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The volunteers could score five points if they could sit down without touching their knees, legs, hands, or arms on the floor and another five points if they could get back up unaided. They lost a point for each body part that was leaned on while getting down or up. So, people who could get down touching the floor with just one knee scored four points. If they needed to touch a hand and a knee on the floor as they were rising, they would lose two points for a score of three. If the volunteers looked wobbly on the way down or up, they lost half a point. The most agile ended up with a combined score of 10 while those who couldn't get down or up at all were scored with a zero. During the course of the study 159 of the volunteers died, with the majority of the deaths in the group that had the most trouble getting up and down. A person's score matched well with risk of death.
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• Zero to 3 - People with this score were 6.5 times as likely to die during the course of the study, compared to people who scored from 8 to 10. • 3.5 to 5 - Those with scores of 3.5 to 5.5 were 3.8 times as likely to die as the high scorers • 6 to 7.4 - 1.8 times more likely to die than those with the highest scores. • 10 - The highest score. "Just two subjects that scored 10 died in the follow-up of about six years," says Araújo. If someone between the ages of 51 and 80 scores 10, "the chances of being alive in the next six years are quite good," he said. The test may be most valuable as a tool for primary care physicians to show patients they need to work on their health, Berlacher said. "These days most don't exercise and if you ask them whether they walk up stairs they tell you about knee and ankle pain. So it's hard to truly assess them." THE STUDY WAS PUBLISHED IN EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE CARDIOLOGY IN 2012.
Popular Medications Tied To Brain Damage
You favorite cold medicine could be shrinking your brain. A new study reveals that drugs used to treat colds and a range of other common health issues, including allergies, heartburn, hypertension, insomnia, and depression, may erode gray matter and increase the risk for dementia and other cognitive problems in older adults. Over-the-counter and prescription medications, such as Tylenol PM, Benadryl, Claritin, Dimetapp, Paxil, Xanax, Zyrtec, Lasix and Coumadin, belong to a class of drugs known as anticholinergics. They work by blocking acetylcholine, a chemical that transmits electrical impulses between nerve cells. Using PET and MRI scans, researchers from Indiana University School of Medicine examined the brain structure and metabolism of 451 people with an average age of 73. The study found those taking anticholinergic drugs had smaller brains and lower levels of glucose metabolism, particularly in the hippocampus – a brain region involved with memory that is vulnerable to early stage Alzheimer’s disease. People on anticholinergics also performed less well on tests measuring shortterm memory and executive functions, including planning, verbal reasoning, and problem solving. Alzheimer’s patients are deficient in acetylcholine, which is why, the researchers warn, these drugs could trigger or worsen the disease. If taking them is absolutely necessary, study author Shannon Risacher tells Time.com, “I’d suggest that doctors monitor medications and their effects, and use the lowest dose that’s effective.” SOURCE: THE WEEK
FOR THE HEALTH OF IT Need a 5 Minute Pick Me Up? Get Up Out of Your Chair Right Now! Actually… you can start this sitting down if you need to. It’s up to you! Either way, what you’re about to do is going to be fun. And in 5 minutes, you’re going to have dramatically more energy and feel better than you do right now. Sound good? Here are the 5 simple, short moves to do right this minute that will wake your body up and give you more energy. Need proof? You’ll have it in 5 minutes. Don’t give yourself time to think about it… just do it, and you’ll see what I mean! Oh, and grab a watch or timer (or just count to yourself). Here we go!
A strong core is essential to maintaining mobility and eliminating back pain. Lay on yo u r b a c k w i t h yo u r spine straight a nd your knees bent and focus on lifting your head and shoulders up with your abs — you don’t need to sit all the way up. Modification: If regular crunches bother your back, try a supported crunch instead...just rest your calves on a chair or bench with your knees bent at a 90 degree angle. Do crunches in this position to ease pressure on your spine. Alright, two minutes down! Now, before I get to the next energyrecharging move, let me tell you a quick story… Years ago, I used to speak with the famous exercise icon Jack LaLanne, known as “The Godfather of Modern Fitness.” As a pioneer in the early days of the health movement, he was a true inspiration to me. Jack told me there were only two exercises you needed to do if you wanted to work all your muscle groups: 1) Pushups or planks; 2) Squats. And these are your next two moves…
sure to keep your upper body engaged and straight. Now onto Jack LaLanne’s #1 favorite exercise: squats.
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To t h i s day, I do squats every morning and every n i g h t wh i le I’m brushing my teet h! W h a t ’s better than keeping your teeth healthy and strengthening your lower body & core at the same time? Here’s how to do squats the right way: Stand with your feet a little wider than hips distance apart, parallel to one another. Inhale, engage your abs, and slowly bend your knees – keeping your chest forward and head lifted. Bend as deeply as your mobility will allow, then return to standing by engaging your glutes. Do as many repetitions as you can in one minute, focusing on keeping your legs parallel and your abs engaged the whole time! Alright, 4 minutes gone! Last minute...
Fifth Minute: Meditation First Minute: Jog in Place
I like to call this the Standing Trot. That’s because a trot is easy, and that’s the point — you shouldn’t be overdoing it. If you’re getting hot, it’s not a trot. We’re waking ourselves up, not wearing ourselves out! Just a nice, easy trot for 1 minute. That’s the ticket. Modification: You don’t even have to stand! Do it seated. Move your legs and arms like you’re running while seated upright in a chair. If you feel silly while doing this, just keep going anyway. Have a chuckle about it if you need to. Heck, I do all the time! Alright, when the clock strikes one minute, let’s hop into the second energy-recharging move!
Second Minute: Classic Crunches
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Third Minute: Simple Plank
Planks are great because they engage all your muscles at once… yet don’t require any movement! To do a plank, simply get into a “push up” position (top of the push up) and hold it. Keep your back straight, abs pulled in, hands directly below the shoulders, arms straight. DON’T WORRY: It is very normal not to be able to hold a plank for a full minute without stopping. So, take several breaks if you need them! Again, we’re just recharging here. Modification: If you need to take some weight off, lower your knees to the ground. Just make
You thought it was going to be another move, didn’t you? Nope! You’re done moving… so let’s bring your heart rate back down. Now that your body and brain are awake, it’s time to sweep away the mental clutter. And don’t skip this step. Start by either sitting straight or lying on your back, and focus on breathing in deeply... and breathing out and releasing. You’re relaxing your body with each exhale… Whenever your mind starts to wander… let the thought go and focus back on your breath. After a minute, you’ll be refreshed, alert, and energized... Alright, 5 minutes up! How do you feel? Clearer? Awake? Welcome back to the land of the alert. I hope you had fun. Use this routine any time you need a boost SOURCE: DR. STEVEN GUNDRY, MD
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S o m e dentists recommend patients get dental x-rays every year – even though the vast majority of patients can go two to three years between x-rays. There are only a small number of legitimate reasons why new x-rays might be prudent after just one year. Your dentist saw some sign that a problem could be developing on last year’s x-rays. He/she might have made a note on your chart to “watch this” and want to take an x-rays to see if the situation is growing worse and requires action. You have developed new symptoms. Dental insurance plans typically will pay for “bitewing” x-rays (showing the upper and lower back teeth in a single view) every year, so some dentists reason that skipping them deprives patients of a service they could have without any out-ofpocket costs. (Other types of dental x-rays might be covered less frequently.) Dental practices have a financial incentive to take annual x-rays, too – doing so significantly increases the income they generate from patients with healthy teeth and gums. Few dentists set out to overtreat or overcharge patients, but many were trained to take new x-rays each year, and in this fee-forservice profession, they have little motivation to question whether that’s really necessary. Unfortunately, patients who do not have dental insurance might have to pay perhaps $60 to $80 for a set of bitewing x-rays and potentially more for other types of x-rays. Taking unnecessary x-rays also subjects patients to unnecessary radiation. The amount of radiation received from typical dental x-rays is small, but the effects of radiation exposure are cumulative. What to do? If you have had dental x-rays taken within the past two years and your dentist recommends taking another set, ask why they are needed. Turn down these x-rays if the dentist cannot point to a specific reasons such as those noted above. SOURCE: JAY W. FRIEDMAN, DDS, MPH – BOTTOM LINE PERSONAL SEPT. 2016
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HOUSE AND HOME Halloween PumpkinCarving Pointers Transforming pumpkins into cleverly carved creations is a Halloween tradition. Each October, glowing pumpkins take up residence near doorsteps and porches, adding to the magical ambiance of the season. Young and old spend time designing their themes and then taking knife to pumpkin to achieve the desired effects.
Carving pumpkins into jack-o'-lanterns can be traced back centuries to Ireland and a story about "Stingy Jack." The tale involves Jack outwitting the Devil twice, the second time freeing the Devil from a prank in exchange for the promise that he would not claim Jack's soul should Jack die. When Jack did die, God did not want the unsavory character in heaven, but the Devil could not claim Jack for hell. Therefore, Jack was relegated to roam the planet indefinitely with only a burning coal to light his way. Jack put that coal into a carvedout turnip. His ghostly figure was referred to as "Jack of the Lantern." Later on it was shortened to "Jack O'Lantern." When Irish immigrants arrived in North America, turnips weren't plentiful, so jack-o'-lanterns were instead carved into pumpkins. Today, many people carve jack-o'-lanterns, with some featuring just smiling or grimacing faces while others are far more artistic creations. These tips can help anyone carve a pumpkin. Begin with a fresh pumpkin. Look for a pumpkin with a green stem. If the pumpkin has been sitting around for too long or has been handled too much, the stem can get brittle and/ or fall off. A thick, fresh pumpkin is best for carving. Plan your ideas. Draw a plan for your pumpkin before you make your first cut. Then transfer that design to the pumpkin with pen or a thin marker. Pumpkin-carving kits come with designs that can be "traced" by poking small holes to create the outline of the design. Don't cut all the way through. Many professional pumpkin artists do not actually cut clear through the flesh of the pumpkin. They carve and shave off layers of the outer rind until it becomes more translucent. The level of transparency can be adjusted based on how much skin is removed and as a way to add texture and shadowing. The more air that is allowed to penetrate the pumpkin, the faster it will start to degrade. Delay carving until the last minute. Wait until the day before Halloween to begin carving. Pumpkins are a perishable item, and they'll begin to rot as soon as you begin carving. Spritzing them with water can help them stay fresh, but there's no turning back the clock once the first cut is made. Cut a hole in the back. According to Brooklyn-based Maniac Pumpkin Carvers, cutting off the top of the pumpkin can affect its structural integrity and cause it to rot faster. Instead, cut a hole in the back of the pumpkin 20 PEOPLE & PLACES • OCTOBER 2016
and use an electric light to illuminate it. LEDs are adviseable because they don't generate much heat, which can cook and rot the pumpkin from the inside out. With some creativity and a little know-how, anyone can create an eye-catching jack-o'lantern.
Movie Characters Lead the Trend in Halloween Costumes Come fall, the search is on for the perfect Halloween costume to wear for a day of trickor-treating or an evening of partying. Some costume themes remain classics year after year, including traditional ghouls, vampires, witches, and pirates. Costumes also ref lect cultural trends, including the characters that have become popular through movies and television. Each year, certain costumes emerge as favorites, and chances are trick-or-treaters will encounter several similarly dressed costumed youngsters on their Halloween paths. Here's what to expect to see when traversing neighborhoods. Superhero savvy - With the release of "Batman vs. Superman: Dawn of Justice," Halloween fans will once again be ready to channel both Superman and Batman, favorite fighters against evil. Wonder Woman makes her appearance in this film, so females will have the opportunity to show their muscle as well. Marvel's "Captain America: Civil War" presents plenty of opportunities to emulate favorite characters from the film. From Black Widow to Iron Man to Spiderman and more, superhero fanatics can live out costumed fantasies this Halloween. Political pranksters - Anyone who has followed the American presidential race knows that it has been a heated battle and one that has provided plenty of fodder for late-night talk show hosts. Both the Democratic and Republican candidates have established themselves as cultural icons. Halloween revelers can expect to see several Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump costumes on both adults and children, as they pick their sides in the competitive bid for the White House. Galactic greatness - "Star Wars" fans need no excuse to emulate their favorite faces from the popular film franchise. In addition to the classic characters, a legion of new fans may be tapping into the success of "Star Wars: The Force Awa ken s" a nd channeling Rey, Kylo Ren, Finn, and any of the other new heroes and villains to make their debut in the franchise's retur n to t he s i l ve r s c r e e n . Naturally, there stands to be some Chewbacca, Luke Skywalker and Han Solo costumes in the mix as well. Disney darlings - With the release of "Finding Dory," little ones who just couldn't get enough of the adorable blue tang and her pals will once
HOUSE AND HOME again be ready to swim off for some underwater fun. In addition to Nemo and Marlin, there are some new friendly faces who will show up in neighborhoods across the country. Halloween costumes will likely take their cues from the popular films of the last year. Trickor-treaters young and old can dress up as their favorite characters and enjoy the festivities of this popular holiday.
Fire Prevention Week This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Don’t Wait – Check the Date! Replace Smoke Alarms Every 10 Years,” represents the final year of our three-year effort to educate the public about basic but essential elements of smoke alarm safety. Why focus on smoke alarms three years in a row? Because NFPA’s survey data shows that the public has many misconceptions about smoke alarms, which may put them at increased risk in the event of a home fire. For example, only a small percentage of people know how old their smoke alarms are, or how often they need to be replaced.
As a result of those and related findings, we’re addressing smoke alarm replacement this year with a focus on these key messages: • Smoke alarms should be replaced every 10 years. • Make sure you know how old all the smoke alarms are in your home. • To find out how old a smoke alarm is, look at the date of manufacture on the back of the alarm; the alarm should be replaced 10 years from that date.
Foreclosures in Chicago Suburbs Nearly Double In Past Year ILLINOISPOLICY.ORG
The number of bank-owned homes from foreclosures in the Chicago suburbs has nearly doubled in the past year. This troubling trend comes as property taxes continue to soar. Based on data from Realtytrac.com, Illinois’ northeast corridor has seen bank-owned homes rise to 2,379 in the last three months compared with little more than 1,245 homes in the same period of 2015. The county with the highest foreclosure rate in the region is McHenry, which is seeing protests against its exorbitant property
taxes, including residents paying their property tax bills in $1 bills. The northern Illinois county has one foreclosure for every 642 properties. State Rep. Mark Batinick, R-Plainfield, is a Realtor who said property taxes are shying people away from homeownership. “The high property taxes hit people without jobs hard, but they hit Illinoisans especially hard since they’re so exorbitant,” Batinick said. Batinick said high property taxes hurt businesses by making it more difficult to afford hiring new workers.
“When things get slow for them, they still have the high property tax bill,” Batinick said. “These businesses are moving to places like Indiana and taking homeowners with them.” The worst county for foreclosures outside of Chicagoland is Mason County. The largely rural county along the Illinois River between Peoria and Springfield has one foreclosure for every 880 homes. Realthytrac said approximately one in every 1,100 homes in Illinois is in bank-owned foreclosure.
WARM APPLE PIE BREAD WITH CINNAMON 1. Preheat oven to 350˚. Grease and flour an 8x4 loaf pan 2. Combine 1/3 cup of the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl and set aside. 3. With mixer on medium, cream white sugar, remaining brown sugar and butter until fluffy. Mix in applesauce (if using), beaten eggs and vanilla. 4. Stir together flour and baking powder. Add flour to egg mixture along with milk and stir just until combined. Do not overmix!! 5. Pour half of the batter into a greased and floured loaf pan. Sprinkle with half of the apples and half of the cinnamon mixture. 6. Stir the remaining apples into the remaining batter and pour into the pan. Top with remaining cinnamon mixture. 7. Bake approx. 40 minutes. Brush topping with melted butter. Continue baking an additional 5-10 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. 8. Let cool 10 minutes and remove from pan.
Serves: 12 2/3 c. brown sugar, divided 1/2 T. ground cinnamon 1/3 c. white sugar 1/4 c. butter, softened 1/4 c. applesauce (note: you can use ½ cup butter and skip the applesauce if you prefer) 2 eggs, well beaten 1 t. vanilla extract 1-1/2 c. all-purpose flour 2 t. baking powder 1/3 c. milk 1 large or 2 small apples, peeled and chopped 1 T. butter, melted
GIUSEPPE S. ZERILLO Inspired by the process of purchasing his first condominium, Giuseppe S. Zerillo earned his real estate license 2008. And then the market crashed. Giuseppe, however, was more inspired than deterred. “A lot of people were leaving the business and I was busier than ever,” he says. “My sponsoring broker said that when the market turned around I was going to be slammed, but I was already slammed!” While closing short sales before most of the public even knew what a short-sale was, he couldn’t imagine being busier. But nearly nine years later, the business Giuseppe built now employs four licensed agents with more coming onboard soon. Steady growth, he says, is the result of his customerfocused approach. As Managing Broker and Owner of Zerillo Realty, based out of the northwest Chicago suburb of Park Ridge, Giuseppe says 100% of his business is referral-based. “I don’t buy leads,” he says. “I don’t believe in that. My business and my reputation were built from previous clients and referrals.” Those clients return for the 24/7, 365-day service Giuseppe provides along with an attitude that he and his agents will do anything for clients. “If someone calls at 10:45 am and wants to see a house at 11:00, we will make it happen.” The same goes for communication. “When someone calls, I’m going to answer. If for some reason I miss the call, they’ll get a call back immediately. That call will come from me, not an assistant or a secretary,” says Giuseppe. “We have a reputation for being very involved with our customers.” He extends this thinking to his team members, as well, offering training and unlimited opportunity to each agent who joins his brokerage. “I have one broker who had been licensed for three years with another office but wasn’t selling. She didn’t have the support. With me, she sold five homes in her his first five months and listed another four.” Giuseppe’s reputation feeds his 100%-referral pipeline, but also believes his community involvement contributes to referrals. “Giving back is key,” says Giuseppe, who sits the boards of directors for the Italian American Executives of Transportation and the Italian Cultural Center, among his other outreach. “I like to support needy children and the disabled. Our main focus with the transportation organization is to raise money for scholarships for needy children. And with the cultural center, we raise money to keep the Italian culture strong in Chicago.” The ability to help change people’s lives fuels both Giuseppe’s career and his continued outreach. “A perfect
example is a couple this summer who closed on a house in Norridge,” he says. “They were living in their car last year and never would have dreamed of buying a home, especially one in Norridge. But they got with me and I found them a home within their budget.” In addition to helping people in need, Giuseppe is Sergeant at Arms for the Village of Harwood Heights and writes a monthly real estate column for an Italian newspaper in Chicago. If that isn’t enough, he even serves on the board of the local Little League. “I’ve coached basketball, baseball and soccer through the Norridge Park District since 2009 and I don’t even have kids in the program!” Within a few years, however, Giuseppe may have a child in the program. His first baby daughter, born this summer, is the light of his life. His free time is spent relaxing at home, going to White Sox games when possible, and dedicating still more hours and resources to the community outreach that has earned him several local honors including the Illinois State Crime Commission’s award for community outreach in 2012. At Zerillo Realty, the future calls for sustained, controlled growth. Giuseppe also hopes to expand his development work, moving from rehabs and distressed properties into building new homes. “But at the end of the day I don’t want to get so big that I lose my relationships with clients,” he says. Having time for people and community will always remain his greatest priorities.
To learn more about Giuseppe S. Zerillo, visit www.zerillorealty.com, email gz@zerillorealty.com or call 424.230.3746 Copyright Top Agent Magazine
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ADDRESS TYPE SOLD PRICE 401 Barron Street F $50,000 747 Brentwood Dr. $305,000 100 W. Roosevelt Ave. #204 $158,000 110 E. Crest Ave. F $144,500 171 Barron St. $235,000 1008 Medinah St. $214,000 410 E. Washington St. $241,000 1218 Itasca St. $243,000 244 E. Crest Ave. 702 W. Green St. 1210 Nordic St. 312 E. Pine Ave. 342 S. Addison St. 2144 N. 72nd Ct. #2 2800 N. 72nd Ct. #5 2739 N. 77th Ave. 2427 N. 76th Ave. 7733 W. Belmont Ave. #403 2039 N. 75th Ct. 1623 N. 74th Ave. 7852 W. Elmgrove Dr. 2722 N. 75th Ct. 1815 N. 74th Ave. 2106 N. 74th Ct. 7314 W. Diversey Ave. 2117 N. 73rd Ave. 7627 W. Fullerton Ave. 2546 N. Harlem Ave. #GB 2114 N. 73rd Ct. 2027 N. 77th Ave. 7411 W. Fullerton Ave. #3S 2602 N. 74th Ct. #3 13 W. Conti Pkwy. 2N 1615 N. 75th Ct. 2809 N. 74th Ave. 2801 N. 74th Ave. 2236 N. 77th Ct. 7837 Elmgrove Dr. 2914 N. 785th Ave. 2607 N. 73rd Ct. 7742 W. Elmgrove Dr. 2041 N. 74th Ct. 1747 N. 79th Ave. 10041 Schiller Blvd. 3022 Pearl St. 3119 Emerson St. 3114 Calwagner St. #2E 9236 Crescent Dr. 3145 Lee St. 2544 Lincoln St. 3109 Elder Ln. 2634 Silver Creek Dr. 9241 Crescent Dr. 3223 N. Scott St. 3401 Elder Ln. 3233 Louis St. 9747 W. Reeves Ct. 2425 George St. 2436 Rose St. 2430 Rose St. 2430-36 Rose St. 2550 Westbrook Dr. 3508 Louis St. 2643 Reuter St. 9146 Grand Ave. 1NE 6754 W. Gunnison St. 4705 N. Oconto Ave. 4705 N. Oconto Ave. 4540 N. Newcastle Ave.
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ADDRESS TYPE SOLD PRICE 7616 W. Lawrence Ave. #3B $137,000 7410 W. Lawrence Ave. #419 $172,000 4811 N. Olcot Ave. #311 $255,500 6418 W. Sunnyside Ave. $265,000 4502 N. New England Ave. $325,000 4811 N. Olcott Ave. #618 $310,000 LEYDEN TOWNSHIP 10413 Diversey Ave. F $83,200 10416 Altgeld St. F $132,500 833 N. Harold Ave. $150,000 3150 Alta St. $167,500 860 N. Harold Ave. $176,000 915 N. Prater Ave. $201,000 2928 Behrns Dr. $172,000 920 N. Roberta Ave. F $94,500 MELROSE PARK 909 N. 24th Ave. F $80,000 1525 N. 20th Ave. $166,000 1107 N. 10th Ave. $235,000 1414 35th Ave. $115,000 1525 N. 22nd Ave. $180,000 166 N. 23rd Ave. F $90,000 1319 N. 18th Ave/. $221,900 1606 N. 17th Ave. $305,000 1700 Riverwood Sdr. #316 $118,000 221 Concrod Dr. $240,500 1019 N. 21st Ave. F $138,500 2301 Ruby St. $220,000 1700 Riverwoods Dr. #515 $181,500 811 N. 20th Ave. $145,000 1643 N. 18th Ave. $195,210 NORRIDGE 4655 N. Cumberland Ave. $200,000 #506 4943 N. Greenwood Ave. $230,000 4227 N. Oleander Ave. $337,000 8653 W. Argyle St. $360,000 8268 W. Argyle St. $239,000 4645 N. Canfield Ave. $274,900 4900 N. Chester Ave. $280,000 8560 W. Foster Ave. #606 $187,200 4923 N. Chester Ave. $258,000 5037 N. East River Rd. #3A $99,000 7101 W. Agatite Ave. $207,000 8301 W. Maple Ave. $403,000 NORTHLAKE 237 E. Fullerton Ave. $225,000 462 Geneva Ave. $129,000 1105 Sandra Ave. $200,000 340 LaPorte Ave. $185,800 552 LaPorte Ave. $225,000 346 Bernice Ave. F $130,000 56 Wagner Dr. $183,000 221 Major Dr. $152,000 205 S. 45th Ave. S $127,000 244 E. Lyndale Ave. $195,000 PARK RIDGE 733 S. Delphia Ave. $365,000 615 Ottawa Ave. $550,000 707 Oriole Ave. $630,000 1020 Peterson Ave. $185,000 309 East Ave. $535,000 1905 Parkside Dr. #1A $161,500 300 S. Dee Rd. #1H $185,500 313 S. Northwest Hwy. #4 $540,000 1427 S. Washington Ave. $331,000 1320 Granville Ave. $633,750 1336 N. Northwest Hwy. $552,500 299 S. Northwest Hwy. $514,071 #302-009 26 Meacham Ave. $630,000 1395 Parkside Dr. $455,000 732 Goodwin Dr. $465,000
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As of 9/22/16 (F=Foreclosure S=Short Sale C=Court Approved) SALE DATE 8/31/16 8/31/16 8/31/16 9/9/16 9/9/16 9/16/16 8/24/16 8/25/16 8/25/16 8/26/16 8/26/16 8/26/16 9/6/16 9/12/16 8/22/16 8/24/16 8/25/16 8/26/16 8/29/16 8/29/16 8/31/16 9/6/16 9/7/16 9/7/16 9/9/16 9/9/16 9/12/16 9/14/16 9/16/16 8/25/16 8/29/16 8/29/16 8/29/16 8/31/16 9/2/16 9/2/16 9/6/16 9/6/16 9/9/16 9/12/16 9/14/16 8/22/16 8/31/16 8/31/16 9/1/16 9/2/16 9/13/16 9/15/16 9/16/16 9/19/16 9/20/16 8/22/16 8/23/16 8/23/16 8/25/16 8/25/16 8/26/16 8/26/16 8/26/16 8/26/16 8/26/16 8/26/16 8/29/16 8/29/16 8/29/16 8/29/16
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ADDRESS 1306 Castle Dr. 400 S. Fairview Ave. 725 Park Plaine Ave. 414 N. Merrill St. 2460 W. Talcott Rd. #217 2500 Windsor Mall #1A 1715 Pavillion Way #304 1705 Pavillion Way #201 1405 S. Fairview Ave. 827 S. Greenwood Ave. 405 N. Rose Ave. 401 Ascot Dr. #3G 305 s. Northwest Hwy. #305-027 221 N. Greenwood Ave. 1034 Granville Ave. 2610 Oakton St. #10W 1007 W. Talcott Rd. 1013 S. Washington Ave. 1309 Lois Ave. 1806 S. Fairview Ave. 12 Meacham Ave. 705 N. Western Ave. #3C 21 Park Ln. #21 34 Meacham Ave. 1500 W. Touhy Ave. 30 Meacham Ave. 1114 Park Ridge Blvd. 833 Parkwood Ave. 712 N. Broadway Ave. 301 S. Delphia Ave. 829 Wilkinson Pkwy. 200 S. Dee Rd. #2C 1012 Frances Pkwy. 638 N. Northwest Hwy #A 20 S. Fairview Ave. #2S 1913 Linden Ave. 900 S. Washington Ave. 324 S. Rose Ave. 1417 S. Fairview Ave. 904 S. Vine Ave. 2446 N. Haymond Ave. 2240 N. Elm St. 2727 N. Spruce St. 3141 Elm St. #3 2401 Hessing St. 2627 Marwood St. 256 N. Oak St. 2544 N. Davisson St. 2663 Julian Ter. 9001 W. Grand Ave. 2452 West. St. 9921 Wilson Ave. 9504 Lawrence Ct. 4712 Rose St. 4020 Wesley Terr. 4728 Grace St. 10111 Seymour Ave. 4016 Prairie Ave. 4249 Kolze Ave. 9815 Lawrence Ct. #3C 4326 Scott St. 10105 Hartford Ln. #1D 3791 Scott St.
TYPE SOLD PRICE $489,000 $1,217,000 $825,000 $858,000 $195,000 $210,000 $222,000 $275,000 $305,000 $430,000 $685,000 $97,050 $541,033
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The crisp fall air, color-changing trees, and everything from facial wash to floor polish, going all pumpkin spice, makes me think of Halloween. Halloween makes me think of chocolate and costumes. The crowning of our new Miss America, Ms. Savvy Shields of Arkansas, made me recall a particular Halloween costume of my youth. Unlike the very cool Halloween costumes I now see displayed at Big Lots and Savers, when I was child, costumes were quite contrary to cool. They came in a square box with a cellophane window and consisted of a one-piece garment made of a flimsy, shiny nylon, and a full face, molded plastic mask with cutouts for eyes, nostrils, and mouth. Those masks were quite like a sauna for the face - those of us that have reached a certain age can remember that sweaty-faced feeling that came with wearing one of those frightful masks. When I was 5, my mother bought me one of those boxed sets but this one was special: I could see the title “Miss America” through the window of the box. This was no ordinary Halloween costume; haute couture for the 5-year-old set. My previous Barbie ensemble was runner-up to what was in this box. Tearing off the lid, I discovered with dismay that there was no crown, only a painted-on image atop the molded plastic mask this would not do. I knew this was wrong because I had the inside scoop; I had been allowed to stay up past my bedtime to watch the Miss America pageant. I saw Miss Oklahoma Jane Anne Jayroe win the competition that year, and I knew there was no way I could wear this costume without the requisite crown. (Little did anyone know that years later, my little girl dream would come to fruition as a contestant in the Miss Allegheny County preliminary for the Miss America contest, and also as a judge in later years.) Back to the local grocery store from whence it came went the costume, and since they were fresh out of crowns, my seamstress Aunt Irene, whom I had nicknamed “Ia” because I couldn’t pronounce her name, would create a one-of-a-kind outfit just for me. I could only envision the elegant fairy princess costume, complete with glittery gossamer wings in pink brocade; I would be the envy of
every little girl in my kindergarten class. I could practically taste the extra Hershey’s Kisses and mini boxes of raisins that I would receive when people saw me in my stunning costume. I could envision the extra pink bubble gum and wild cherry lollipops being tossed into my little orange plastic pumpkin (they didn’t make pink ones back then or mine would have been pink). October 31st finally arrived; with giddy anticipation, accompanied by my Mom and godmother, we arrived at my aunt’s home. I could barely contain my excitement as I sat on her red chenille sofa waiting for the unveiling of the world’s most amazing princess costume. Finally, the garment bag was unzipped and to my 5-year-old horror out came a bright orange pumpkin costume, complete with a green felt Peter Pan collar. My aunt had generously included some toss cushions from the very sofa I sat on as pumpkin padding. Now for us Legally Blonde fans we know that, “orange is not the new pink,” and certainly pumpkin was not the new princess. I was incredulous as the adults surrounding me made comments such as, “How adorable! She’ll be the only pumpkin at the party.” And, “Did you remember the brown eyebrow pencil to smear over her nose for a stem?” Years later, I would come to empathize with the character of Ralphie in “A Christmas Story,” when he opened that oh-so-precious pink bunny suit. So this was it. Goodbye, extra Hershey’s Kisses, mini boxes of raisins, pink bubble gum, and wild cherry lollipops. I was to be a pumpkin, not a princess. I felt cheated - how could the same aunt who had made my pretty pink birthday dress with the cap sleeves and gold buttons have created the monstrosity that was now being placed over my head. Can you imagine how I felt? It was like winning a split-the-pot raffle when the pot only contains $2, or worse yet, winning tickets to a concert, expecting to see Josh Groban accompanied by a full symphony orchestra, but instead getting Herschel and the Hillbillies on harpsichord. Oh, well - tune up your harpsichord, Herschel, and bring on the toss pillows, my Auntie Irene knew how to celebrate Halloween with style...
Courage Under Fire BY ANNA HESSEL
In a world where senseless acts of gun violence are prevalent, we hear many tragic stories, and none are more disheartening then that of an innocent bystander hit by gang gunfire. More
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often than not, these end in calamity, but not Jon Annick’s story; his is one of courage and faith. After returning home from a Chicago Wolves game April 9th, just before 1 am, Jon went to borrow an extra cell charger from his brother’s vehicle parked outside the family home in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago. He was hit by a stray bullet that forever changed his life, leaving Jon paralyzed from the waist down. This story certainly has bittersweet elements but Jon is not bitter. He is upbeat, handsome, and charming, with a zest for life that is contagious. While a student at Walter Payton College Prep, Jon ran track and cross-country, played baseball, and even coached children in floor hockey. He especially loved classes such as broadcast journalism, painting, drawing, and dance; because these things allowed him to work both mind and body. You might think the inability to move his legs would slow him down, but not Jonathan. With his beautiful and supportive girlfriend Cynthia by his side, his brothers Joshua and Jacob, grandmother Monica, and parents Mike and Herlinda as his support system, Jon is unstoppable. He has graduated high school and is attending DePaul University. Jon and Cynthia even went to prom; at first, he didn’t want to go, but is glad he did. His friends wheeled him out onto the dance floor, and he and his girlfriend had a great time. It’s true, they may never get their slow dance, but Cynthia and Jonathan will always have so much more - unconditional love, strength of character, faith, courage, and a bright future. These are things no stray bullet can ever take away from you. “You need to keep your head up,” is Jon’s advice on how to deal with a lifealtering situation. He is grateful to be alive, “I am still here breathing,” Jon said with a smile. Planning a career in communications, he hopes to use his bilingual English and Spanish skills in the field of advertising. Jon’s mom Linda is beautiful and vivacious; much like her son, her attitude is positive and cheerful, but she admits the day-to-day challenges her family is facing since Jon was shot are not easy. The most immediate need they are facing, like so many others in this economy, is housing. Their current home on South Marshall Boulevard is a brick 2 flat built in 1893, so the rooms and doorways are narrow, which makes maneuvering Jon’s wheelchair an ordeal. A Plumfund account has been set up to help the family with relocation costs, a wheelchair upgrade, and a hand-controlled accessible van
for Jon’s college commute, as well as his long-term care. For information on how to donate, please email me at peopleandplaces.anna@gmail.com. My encounter with this amazing young gentlemen and his beautiful family has made me a better person for having met them. Jonathan Annick may no longer be able to walk, but he has certainly left footprints forever on my heart.
Letters to the Editor Don’t Commercialize National Anthem
Marcie Tremaine of Melrose Park submitted a copy of a letter to People & Places that she sent to morning talk show host John Howell on WLS Radio station. Hello Mr. John Howell, Enjoyed your morning talks about the National Anthem and that NFL San Francisco 49ers player. But… After hearing the radio voice of the Bears game say: “The National Anthem was sponsored by…” I now say quarterback Kaepernick could stand on his head for all I care. WBBM-AM, commercializing it, took the Anthem right out of my heart. Clearly, 780 radio should take the knee, and we should stop talking about a subject, evidently, so trivial as to want to sell it. Marcie Tremaine, Melrose Park
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OPINIONS Lesser Known Ways to Save Money By David Lukas BY DAVID LUKAS, LEYDEN CREDIT UNION
In a previous column, I discussed the importance of budgeting. I discussed it as an integral part of getting out of debt. As part of the article I discussed the most common ways of reducing expenses. This month, I’d like to discuss a couple of ways to save money that may be a little out of the mainstream, Property tax appeals and exemptions and refinancing loans. A nybody that owns a property knows the sting of paying property taxes. It seems like every year, taxes go up. Whether your assessed valuation goes up or the multiplier is increased, you’re paying more in property taxes. What can you do to reduce your tax liability or at least limit the annual increase? You can start by appealing your assessment. Just in the past couple of years, two of my co-workers filed appeals of their assessment
because their houses were being compared to houses that didn’t have the same features as their own houses. As an example, a house with no basement was being compared to a house with a basement. The assessment was challenged and the valuation was reduced. Another way to reduce or limit your property tax bill is to apply for all appropriate exemptions. I think just about everybody knows about the Homeowner’s Exemption. Less probably know about the Senior Citizen and Senior Freeze Exemptions. The following exemptions also appear on the Cook County Assessor’s Office website: Longtime Homeowner Exemption, Home Improvement Exemption, Returning Veterans Exemption, Disabled Vet er a n s Homeowner E xempt i on , and Disabled P e r s o n s E xempt i on . T here are different rules for each of these, but the Assessor’s website does a nice job of explaining them all. Another thing to note from the Assessor’s website, the Senior Exemption must be applied for each year according to a new state law. The Senior Freeze must be filed each year as well. Another way to save money is by refinancing loans with another lender. Most people know that they can refinance home loans (both Mortgage and Home Equity Loans), but many are not aware that they can refinance all other types of loans as well. We refinance auto and
recreational vehicles, as well as personal loans and credit cards every day at the credit union. We’re always looking to find ways to save our members money through refinancing. I’m sure other financial institutions would consider doing the same for you. Most refinances end up dropping the rate by one percent, but sometimes it can be much more. Typically, our auto refinances will save the borrower on average around $500 over the remaining term of the loan. The part that is deceiving about refinancing is that the monthly difference in payment can be rather small, like $10. But, if the remaining term of the loan is 60 months, on an original 72 month loan, over the course of the remaining term, the savings becomes $600. Sadly, not everyone will take advantage of the $10/month savings and decide against saving themselves $600. We’re often told that the $10 monthly savings isn’t enough. Depending on the type and term of the loan it’s possible to save thousands. As always, I love to get feedback or answer any questions that you may have. Please email me at david. lukas@leydencu.org.
Smoky Joe’s Cafe is Smokin’ BY ANNA HESSEL
“Smoky Joe’s Cafe,” playing through October 23rd at the Drury Lane Theatre in Oakbrook Terrace, is a show not to be missed. This Tony award-nominated musical is an enthusiastic
romp through the late 1950’s; in tribute to Chicago, Drury Lane’s production is set in the historic Maxwell Street Market. This 100-yearold institution is still going strong, bringing together folks from all walks of life every Sunday.
From the moment you walk into the auditorium and get a glimpse of Kevin Depinet’s breathtaking scenic design, you’re in the neighborhood. Beneath the rusty El tracks sits a bench advertising Maxwell Street Hot Dogs - you can practically smell the Polish sausage sizzling as you peer at this mesmerizing set. Offerings of apparel and furnishings decorate the stage on multiple levels, adding an even stronger air of authenticity. An old-fashioned mesh trash can and vintage bus stop sign are just a few elements of the attention to detail of Mr. Depinet’s setting, and the café itself is inviting and realistic. The entire cast of “Smoky Joe’s” enthralls and entertains. Justin Keyes, in the part of the down-on-his-luck Little Walter, is outstanding, making the audience sympathize with his character’s plight in life. Mr. Keyes’ invigorating
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OPINIONS portrayal and clear vocals are superb. Gripping in her role of Pearl, with a voice like an angel’s, is the beautiful Carrie Abernathy; the subtleness of Pearl’s character would be lost on a lesser actress, but Ms. Abernathy carries it off with dignity and finesse. Her haunting portrayal of a weary-with-life down-but-not-out singer is exquisite. Meghan Murphy, a gorgeous redhead with a show-stopping voice, brings the role of Ruth to life. Dance captain Amy Orman, as Annette, is perky, pretty, and vivacious. Tyrone L. Robinson plays Doc, the mechanic, with such realism that I might hire him to tune up my car. Donica Lynn, with her amazing voice and charming style, brought the house down, saving all of our souls in the final number before the intermission. The role of Cornelius, the solider, is awakened by the prowess of the handsome Chris Sams. Sonny, the Hustler, played by the exhilarating Sean Blake, is a three-dimensional breath of fresh air portraying the character with none of the stereotypical trappings often associated with playing con man roles. Tunes such as “Dance with Me,” “Fools Fall in Love,” “Shoppin’ for Clothes,” “On Broadway,” “Yakety Yak,” “Charlie Brown,” “Love Potion Number 9,” and “Some Cats Know” keep the excitement alive during the entire production. “I’m a Woman,” “Spanish Harlem,” and “Teach Me How to Shimmy” all bring a sexy, sultry vibe to this fun and upbeat show. For Elvis fans like me, Will Skrip’s version of “Jailhouse Rock” is rivaled only by the King himself, complete with a 1950’s vintage car - Mr. Skrip rocks the theater; Elvis has not left the building. No review of this staging of “Smoky Joe’s Cafe” would be complete without a mention of the buoyant and exuberant “Maxwell Street Band;” Norty, King, T-Bone, J.J., and Fontana are played by Chris Sargent, Alex Beltran, Buddy Fambro, Chuck Webb, and Ben Johnson, respectively; this inclusion of the musicians is beautifully staged and flawlessly integrated. For more information on this and other shows, please visit the theater’s website at www.DruryLaneTheatre.com. As always Drury Lane, as they have for the past 30 years, provides a magnificent experience; this is regional theater at its finest.
Illinois Needs a Tax Cap
Tax limits
The reform puts three tax caps on the assessed value of property: a 1 percent cap on homestead property, a 2 percent cap on agricultural land and a 3 percent cap on commercial property. For example, if a taxpayer’s personal property is worth $100,000, then the amount of taxable money is capped at no more than $1,000.
Tax credits
If the tax levy in an area causes the property tax bill to be more than the cap allows, then the law requires a credit to be given back to the property taxpayer in the form of a tax deduction. This tax deduction is reduced from the local government’s share of the revenue.
Voter referendum required in order to raise taxes above cap
If a unit of government wants to collect more than what the tax cap allows, the constitutional amendment provides it may do so provided it receives permission from voters via a referendum to raise the tax caps for a certain amount of time.
How could Illinois benefit from a property-tax cap?
Both residents and business owners would benefit from the protection a property tax cap provides. In fact, it would provide similar benefits as a taxpayer bill of rights because it would restrict politicians from suddenly imposing higher property tax rates on residents. Taxpayers would not have to worry about their property taxes rising out of control, as they are now in Chicago. A cap would allow homeowners and businesses owners to plan with more certainty for their long-term tax liability.
The implications of a property-tax cap
Implementing property tax caps would restrict the amount of revenue a local unit of government could collect. Therefore, in order to allow local governments to operate without continually raising taxes, they need to have the power to control or reduce their operating costs. A good place to begin would be by reforming collective bargaining and workers’ compensation laws, which drive up the cost of government Illinoisans need tax relief. Implementing a property tax cap would be a good step in the right direction.
BY MINDY RUCKMAN ILLINOISPOLICY.ORG
Limiting how much units of government can raise taxes could provide much needed relief for overtaxed Illinoisans. Illinois residents have the highest property tax rate in the nation. Over the past 50 years, property taxes in Illinois have grown 2.5 times faster than inflation and 14 times faster than the state’s population. Since 1990, property taxes have grown 3.3 times faster than Illinoisans’ median household income. Illinois residents need a break. And a property-tax cap could protect Illinoisans from taxes growing faster than their paychecks year after year. Indiana’s property tax cap: A model for Illinois, Indiana adopted its property tax cap law in 2008. The law limits how much property taxes can be raised on taxpayers, and requires the government to seek voter approval before raising revenues above the tax caps. In 2010, Indiana voters adopted the tax cap as an addition to their state constitution.
HALLOWEEN HISTORY Halloween may seem like a relatively modern holiday, and while it may have become modernized, Halloween traditions actually can be traced back to ancient Celtic rituals. It's believed Halloween traces its origins to a Celtic festival for the dead known as Samhain. During the festival, people would dress up in costumes and leave treats on their front doorsteps to appease spirits that were believed to be roaming the Earth on this holiday. Many historians also feel that trickor-treating can be linked to the European practice of "mumming" or "guysing," in which costumewearing individuals would go door-todoor, performing dances and plays in exchange for treats.
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OPINIONS Mike’s Tech Corner BY MIKE MIKRUT
In this month’s edition of Mike’s Tech Corner I would like to discuss an important tool for preserving your memories in a digital format. That tool being a scanner. I currently use a Canon CanoScan 4200F which I operate in conjunction with a program called PhotoStudio 6.
you can create DVD-Roms which can be played on your TV and then that disc will serve as a back-up for your photos. You could also start your own archiving business. So, I hope that this month’s article will inspire you to preserve your old photos and archive other important documents. Here are some old photos that I scanned of my Uncle’s mushroom farm that was located on Irving Park Road and what is now Tollroad 294. These pictures were taken on July 4, 1956. Figure 1 Yes, that little boy is me!
I also use a portable scanner when I have to scan a document such as a concert program or receipts. The scanner is called the Magic Wand and is made by VuPoint. I must say it comes in very handy.
I enjoy scannning old photographs and once scanned you can create sound/slide shows and burn them onto DVD to watch on your TV or
Figure 2: A wide angle shot of the mushroom farm.
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Words Matter BY FATHER ROBERT SCULTZ
I admit it: whenever I hear someone refer to a triathlon as a “marathon,” I kind of sigh on the inside. Now wait, before you stop reading this because you think I’m overreacting, hang in there. This article is not about triathlons or marathons; I’m trying to make the point that words matter, and I’m simply using these two different sports as an example. And the fact is that these two sports are indeed very different. As someone who has participated in both I can confidently say that when it comes to training and preparation for race day, triathlons and marathons are entirely different. The Chicago Triathlon takes place in August. The Chicago Marathon takes place this month of October (and you may be more familiar with this race because it gets much more TV coverage). But if you were to go downtown and watch both races, you would see that they look nothing alike. A marathon is a 26.2-mile run. A triathlon is a swim, bike and run race, interspersed with two transitions, and the distance for each leg of the race can greatly vary. The total distance for a triathlon can range anywhere from under 10 miles to 140.6 miles. And because marathons and triathlons are different sports, their names are not
interchangeable, just as the athletes who participate in each sport are not always interchangeable – not all marathon runners do triathlons, and not all triathletes do marathons. So, when you ask triathletes how their “marathon” was, I guarantee that many of them have the same reaction that I do (I know because I’ve heard this from many triathletes). Now, here’s my point: we react this way because words matter. What we call things matters. It’s the same thing as if someone kept referring to your cat as a “dog”; you would want your pet to be called by its proper name, wouldn’t you? Again, I know that many people might think I’m being too picky with such a trivial topic, but if you’re still reading, stick with me a little longer. I’m just using this to show that even with a topic that is not very significant (like sports), words do matter. And if you still don’t believe me, just look at our politically correct modern culture – you can get in a lot of trouble just for using the wrong words! For the purpose of this article, however, I would like to focus not on sports or on politics, but on the Catholic faith (hey, I’m a Catholic priest, what did you expect?) There is one Catholic subject in particular where proper wording is extremely important – and that subject is the Eucharist, also known as Communion. Whenever I train people in my parish to serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, I spend part of the training session talking about the language that should be used when referring to the Eucharistic elements.
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OPINIONS You see, the Catholic Church teaches that, during the prayer of consecration that is recited during the Mass, and through the calling down of the Holy Spirit, the bread and wine on the altar truly and substantially become the Body and Blood of Christ. The technical name for this is “transubstantiation,” which means a change in substance. While the surface properties of the bread and wine remain (appearance, touch, smell), their very nature and essence changes into the Body and Blood of Christ. This is a key teaching of the Catholic faith, and it affects how we view the Mass and how we handle the elements of Communion. Consequently, I teach our Communion ministers to refer to the elements as the “Body of Christ” and the “Precious Blood,” and not as “bread” and “wine,” and that is precisely because the elements that our Communion ministers distribute are in fact not bread and wine! They are the Real Presence of Christ, His Body and Blood. And as I tell the ministers, if we continually refer to them as bread and wine, then over time we will begin to think of them that way and forget what they really are. We may forget that in Communion we are physically and spiritually nourished by the very Body and Blood of Christ, and instead think that we are just receiving ordinary food and drink. And if that is the case, then we’ve lost the whole meaning of the Mass. So, for Catholics who are reading this, I invite you to reflect on what the Eucharist is every time that you present yourself for Communion. Think about what you are actually receiving into your body and soul. It is not ordinary bread
and wine; it is something infinitely greater. And for people of other faiths (or no faith) who are reading this, if you find this topic of the Eucharist interesting, I invite you to learn more about what the Catholic Church teaches about it, and why it is so important. Basically, the Eucharist shows us that Jesus is who He said He was, and He accomplished what He said He would do: He sacrificed Himself and gave Himself to us for our salvation. Again, when it comes to the Catholic faith, we talk about receiving the Body and Blood of Christ, not bread and wine. They are two completely different things, just like cats and dogs, and marathons and triathlons.
Restaurant Review: Edelweiss Restaurant BY JEAN ON THE SCENE
Oktoberfest is a big beer festival. In Germany it is a 16-18-day folk festival running from
mid or late September to the first weekend in October. A local German restaurant, Edelweiss in Norridge, has a great Oktoberfest. They have a special menu, as well as beer promos and live entertainment every Friday and Saturday Oktoberfest is a great time to try German cuisine, especially if you like meat, think pork, and sausage. I swung by to try some of the dishes with two friends. To begin with, we shared a Bavarian pretzel which came with Swiss cheese and mustard. Very tasty. The entrees come with a side of your choice of French fries, whipped potato, Spätzle, German fries, seasonal vegetables, red cabbage, sauerkraut, bread dumplings or German potato salad. I am a big fan of the Huhner Schnitzel which is a chicken breast that is lightly breaded and fried . It is very tasty. I had the red cabbage as my side. It was delicious. My one friend ordered the Schweinbraten, which is roasted pork loin rubbed with fresh garlic and caraway along with the German fries as her side. The German fries are fried potatoes mixed with bacon and onions. Delicious! My other friend ordered the Jaget Schnitzel which are sautéed pork medallions with a sauce of bacon, onions and mushrooms with cognac. Her side was the Spatzle which are egg noodles sautéed in bacon fat. Another wonderful entrée! For dessert we had the Salzburger Nockerln which is a baked soufflé over berries. That too was outstanding. For our beer, we had the Benediktiner Weisse which was a citrusy wheat beer. On a previous trip to the bar, I had sampled a Lindemanns
Framboise Lambic, a raspberry beer. It was so good. If you are not a big beer drinker, this was great. It was slightly sweet. For novices to German food, there is a sampler platter, the Edelweiss, which is a combination of rindsrouladen, (thinly sliced beef in red wine sauce) pork schnitzel, kassler bratwurst and roast pork, served over red cabbage, German fries, sauerkraut and spatzle. If the weather is still warm, you can sit out on the patio and have your last al fresco meal of the season. Probst!
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SENIOR SNIPS Who’s That Knocking?
In autumn, deception goes door to door. Don’t fall for it. Autumn heralds the end of summer, bringing cool, crisp weather – and con artists on your front step. W it h el e c t i on s drawing near, expect campaign workers to show up at your door, along with pollsters and people offering to update your voter registration. Legitimate canvassers will leave behind literatue, or donation and registration forms that you can mail. Real pollsters won’t delve deeper than your opinions of candidates and issues. Never provide your Social Security number, income level, birth date or hometown. It’s all useful info for identity thieves. Don’t allow entry to unexpected “utility employees” who say they need to inspect your furnace or water heater. Utility companies don’t dispatch workers to go inside your home without first notifying you. Assume that unsolicited offers for a free energy audit will lead to a hard sell for possibly unnecessary but expensive improvements. Stick with programs offered through your utility provider by appointment.
And never pay a utility worker for a house call. The company will bill you. With school back in session, local kids may go door-to-door to raise money for team uniforms or school-sponsored charities. Support those you recognize; strangers could be scammers or employees of crooked vendors seeking cash, checks or credit card numbers. Beware of charities you’ve never heard of claiming to raise money for victims of a recent disaster, wounded vets, police and fire departments, or sick kids. Watch out for couriers who arrive with an unexpected package. In one growing scheme, they show up unannounced (or following a phone call about a supposed package) and ask for a nominal “verification fee” paid with a credit card in order to receive the item. SOURCE: SID KIRCHHEIMER AUTHOR OF “SCAM-PROOF YOUR LIFE.” AARP BULLETIN
How to Lower Prescription Costs Talk to your doctor. Generic drugs can cost up to 90 percent less than their brand-name counterparts, and your doctor can also consider “therapeutic substitution” - a different drug that does the same job. Your doctor can also appeal to your insurance company for an exception if it reduces or ends coverage of a particular drug. Search online. If you pay out of pocket, check GoodRx.com to see if you’re paying
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Insomniacs often report that their symptoms disappear during blackouts and camping trips. To mimic the inky blackness of the preindustrial night, aficionados of “paleo sleep” go full caveman in their evening routine – no artificial lighting whatsoever. A long dusk is your brain’s cue to pump up the sleep-inducing hormone melatonin.
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PET CORNER You Found a Cat, Now What? What to do when you see a cat, or cats in your yard or neighborhood?
I guess in some ways, it depends on how humane you are. Assuming we’re all humane, here’s what to do. 1. Feed it, just don’t assume it’s someone’s indoor outdoor cat unless you KNOW it’s one of your neighbor’s cats. Don’t feed early morning or late at night. You’ll attract other animals like skunk, raccoon and possum. Also provide a bowl of fresh water. Cats on the street are usually abandoned pets or ferals with abandoned or lost pets in their heritage. (For TNR purposes, feed once or twice a day at the same time so the cat is on a schedule) 2. Take a photo and post flyers in your neighborhood and/or post on an online site. Pawboost.com is one such place.
3. Get the cat TNR’d. If it’s a female, don’t wait until it has a litter. There are already too many cats without homes in the world. If it’s a male, you’ll be saving him from a life of fighting – not to mention howling, yowling and spraying. TNR, or Trap Neuter Return is a program where cats are humanely trapped, taken to a licensed veterinary clinic where they’re spayed or neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped (if registered under the CC Ordinance). CatVando works in your area but you can also go through PAWS and TreeHouse. It’s really a simple step by step process that should only take about a week from start to finish. 4. Provide shelter against the elements in a secure semi hidden place. There are many different types of shelters, the insulated Rubbermaid being the most common. Provide a safe, out of the way for the cat to defecate – usually a mulched area. 5. Never force your affections on the cat. It might be feral, very afraid of humankind or a stray abandoned pet who’s learned not to trust.
In time, you may be able to pet but take it slow. Cat bites can be very bad. The advantage of having a yard cat is multifold. One of our caretakers who got one of our relocated ferals last fall said her garden harvest is much better this year – the cat prevents the chipmunks and squirrels from gnawing at the crop. And, of course, with cats, there are no more rodents. Then there’s the delight of watching the cat or cats and the joy of knowing you are providing for one of our fellow sentient beings. And, if you work in concert with a charitable organization with the same mission, the expense of feeding and TNR is tax deductible!
If you’re already feeding cats, time to get ready for winter!
If you have shelters, refresh the straw and put food grade diatomaceous earth on top of the straw to deter fleas. You might put in some catnip to encourage them to enter their newly decorated shelter. If you don’t have a shelter, there are instructions for making them
on the internet. CatVando will not be doing our yearly Shelter Building Workshop due to our rehab project. Tree House may have the Rubbermaid shelters for sale again this year. If you can afford it and if you have an outside electric plug, a heated water bowl is the way to go. October is the last month CatVando will do TNR this year. To apply and end the growth of the kittens, go to our website and complete the TNR Application. CatVando NFP Corp is an all volunteer 501c3 corporation whose mission is to help care for and reduce the number of cats living in the streets of our communities through a Trap Neuter Return Rescue Program. We're a group of volunteers always seeking more people to join our forces to help care for cats and those that care for them. We are supported solely by donations and a few small grants. 708-829-6013 - catvandotnr@yahoo.com - catvando.org Twitter: Cat VanGogh fb CatVando TNR
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LIBRARY NOOK • Limit of 15 Adults
• Make it @ Melrose - Tweens come in to explore different kinds of activities. Everything from sewing, cooking and other projects, have fun while learning new skills. Grades 4-8. Thursday, October 13th: 4-5pm.
• All materials are supplied, but advance registration is required and limited to 12 adults.
• Saturday Crafts - Make beautiful projects to take home and enjoy. For adults. Saturday, October 15th: 11-1pm.
• Please call or stop at the Front Desk to register.
• Ready, Set, Tech! - Come have fun experimenting with our amazing new tech toys and gadgets! Join us to play with Magformers, Snap Circuits, Cubelets, and more! Grades 2–6. Tuesday, October 18th: 4-5pm.
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8638 W. Grand Ave., River Grove Lance Anderson, Librarian landerson@rivergrovelibrary.org Kate Marsh - kmarsh@rivergrovelibrary.org 708-453-4484 www.rivergrovelibrary.org October Book Group
Join us for a lively discussion of My Antonia by Willa Cather over cookies and tea on Monday October 24th at 7PM. Copies of the book are available for pick-up at the library. The River Grove Public Library’s Book Group meets on the last Monday of each month. Check out our website for a list of upcoming Book Group picks: rivergrovelibrary.org/adult-book-club/ Drop-ins welcome.
Adult Programming: Adult Craft Project. Mosaic Stepping Stone October 1, 2016 @ 11:30 AM
• Create a new beautiful path. Or at least the first step… • Join us for a sparkling craft project. We will be mixing masonry, mosaic tiles, glass beads, bottle caps and other sturdy objects to create a bejeweled garden stepping stone. • All materials are supplied, but please bring work gloves and a hammer if possible.
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• Lego Club - For kids grades K-6 and kids ages 3-5 with their parents. Tuesdays, October 4th: 4-5pm. • Family Fun Coloring - This is an event for the whole family. Bring anyone who wants to get their color on! We provide the paper and coloring utensils, you bring the imagination. Wednesday, October 5th: 4-5 pm. • Stay and Play - Participate in our lively and interactive weekly playtime for great fun with stories, music, puzzles, and toys. For families with children 5 years old and younger. Friday, October 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th: 10-11am. • Game on @ Your Library - Join us for open board game play. All ages. Saturday, October 8th: 11-1pm.
• Adult Coloring Club - Meets the last Wednesday of each month. Ages 14 and up. Wednesday, October 26th: 2pm. • Adult Coloring Club - Meets the last Wednesday of each month. Ages 14 and up. Wednesday, October 26th: 2pm. • Family Fun Movie Madness - Spend an exciting afternoon at the library with your family and friends, watching a special movie and enjoying some snacks! For all ages. October 19th: 5-7pm. • Tween Book Club - We’ll choose some amazing books to read, rate our favorites, and talk about them while doing a fun craft. Grades 4-8. Thursday, October 27th: 4-5pm. • Halloween Horror Read-Out - Bring in your favorite spooky short story or poem to share! We’ll provide the treats, ghosts and ghouls. All ages. Wednesday, October 26th: 6-7
Schiller Park Library
4200 Old River Rd., 847-678-0433 www.schillerparklibrary.org Children’s Programs
• Lego Club (All Ages, Limited to 24 participants) LEGO Club will meet monthly. We will provide the Legos and a suggested project, all you need is your imagination. Projects will be on display in the Youth Services Room! Lego donations are very welcome. Donations can be dropped off at the Youth Services Room during regular library hours. October 13th from 6-7pm, Registration in progress • Spanish Story & Craft Night! (All Ages, Limited to 24 participants) Join the library monthly, from 6-7pm and listen to some Spanish-told stories and make a craft. October 17th, Registration in progress • Visita la biblioteca cada mes, de 6-7pm y escucha algunas historias en español. Octubre 17 registracion comienza Septiembre 26. • Polish Story & Craft Night! (All Ages, Limited to 24 participants) Join the library monthly, from 6-7pm and listen to some Polish-told stories and make a craft. October 18th, Registration in progress 18 pazdziernika, zapisy zaczynaja sie 27 wrzesnia.
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LIBRARY NOOK • Anime Club (Ages 3-17) Join the library monthly from 6-7:30pm for anime club and talk about your favorite anime, enjoy Japanese snacks, watch & request anime shorts! Cosplay is welcome! October 24th, Registration begins October 3rd.
pumpkin on Thursday, October 20th from 6-7pm All you need is a pumpkin, some extra materials and your imagination. The library will provide the paint and other decorating supplies. No carving permitted! Registration in progress
• Library Skills (Ages 5-17) Wondering how to find something in a book or even locate a book on shelf? Come to the library from 6-7pm to learn some skills and participate in a scavenger hunt. October 25th, Registration begins October 4th.
• Something Is Brewing At The Library! (Ages Newborn-10) Calling all mummies, daddies and kiddies! Join us for our annual Halloween library party on Saturday, October 29th from 1:30-3pm for children ages Newborn-10 only. Games, stories and fun for everyone, and bring out those cameras to get your picture taken with the Great Pumpkin! There will be a costume contest for different age groups at different times; Newborn-3 years old will be at 1:45pm, 4-6years old will be at 2:15pm, 7-10 years and up will be at 2:45pm The judging will be held in the Youth Services Room. Please bring your own camera to take pictures! The library will not take pictures! There is a limit of 100 children. Schiller Park residents only! Entry will not be granted unless the child is signed-up for the party and has their ticket. Registration begins October 1st.
• Kids Create! (Ages 3-10, Limited to 20 participants) Join the library from 6-7pm for some creative festive crafts. October 26th, Registration begins October 5th. • Trick or Read! (All Ages, Limited to 24 participants) Visit the library on Tuesday, October 4th from 6-7pm and enjoy our scaretacular craft and story time Registration in progress • Good to the Last Bite! (Ages 6-17, Limited to 20 participants) Visit the library on Wednesday, October 5th from 6-6:45pm and create some fang-tastic edible treats! Registration in progress • Children’s Movie Afternoon! (All Ages) Join the library monthly at 1:30pm and enjoy our feature film, snacks and more. Times posted and movie ratings may vary. October 8th….. Hotel Transylvania 2 (PG), Registration in progress • Pumpkin Decorating! (All Ages, Limited to 20 participants) Get creative with your
• Say Boo & Scary On! Don’t forget to stop at the library on Halloween Monday, October 31st from 3-8pm for some Indoor trick-ortreating! No registration required.
Teen /Family and Adult Programs
• Family Board Game Night! (All Ages) Join the library monthly, from 6-7pm Bring the Family and enjoy some fun board games. We will
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have refreshments! October 6th, Registration in progress. • Teen Art Workshop ( Ages 11-17, Limited to 20 participants) Join the library from 6-7pm for some new and exciting teen-based arts and crafts. October 12th, Registration in progress • Family Movie Afternoon! (All Ages) Join the library monthly at 1:30pm and enjoy our feature film, snacks and more. Times posted and movie ratings may vary. October 15th... Goosebumps (PG), Registration in progress • Book A Tech - Get help with basic computing. Call 847-678-0433 to set up a 30- minute appointment.
Friends of the Library group is holding their big Annual Book Sale on Friday, October 21st and Saturday, October 22nd from 10 am to 4 pm. Stop by their second floor meeting room for a huge selection of book, movies, and more. Proceeds from the sale are used by the Friends to enhance the library and its services. Hardcover books, DVDs, and CDs are $1.00. Paperbacks and children’s books are 50 cents. If you have any questions, would like more information, or are interested in scheduling a visit to the Library or speaking with Sharon Fiffer while she is here, please Julie Stam.
• Hallo-Teen Party! (Ages 11-17) Teens and Tweens in costume or not are welcome to join our Halloween Party on Wednesday, October 19th from 6-7pm We will have games, prizes, treats and more! The party is limited to 25 teens! Registration in progress.
Eisenhower Public Library
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4613 N. Oketo Ave., Harwood Heights 708-867-7828, www.eisenhowerlibrary.org Penny Blubaugh: blubaughp@eisenhowerpld.org Eisenhower Library will be hosting mystery writer Sharon Fiffer on Sunday, October 2nd from 2 to 3 pm. Sharon Fiffer is the author of eight mysteries starring Jane Wheel, a “picker” foraging for antiques at suburban Chicago’s garage sales, estate sales, and flea markets. Filled with insider information, quirky supporting characters, and amateur sleuthing, Sharon’s mysteries explore the everyday lives and disappearing small-town atmosphere at the edges of Chicago’s metropolis. Sharon Fiffer has taught in the Writing Programs and English Departments of the University of Illinois at Chicago, Barat College, and Northwestern University. She is the co-founder of the Wesley Writers Workshop and teaches several ongoing adult writing workshops. Her award-winning short fiction and non-fiction has appeared in the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, and several literary magazines. There is no cost for admission, but registration is required. Fall Family Fun Fest is back on Saturday, October 8th from 10 am to 4 pm with drop-in family fun for all ages. Stop by for games and programs to celebrate autumn.
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from a selection of classic and new tabletop games. This program is for teens & adults.
• Oct. 14 & 21: Morning Movers Storytime – 10-11am, Limit 20. Ages 0-3 with caregiver.
are foolproof and fun! Limit 10. Registration is required. Grades 7-12.
• Oct. 8: Friends of the Library Meeting – 9:3011am,
• Oct. 14: Friday Flicks – 2-4pm, This month’s movie is “Me Before You” (PG-13). • Oct. 14: Friday Family Flicks – 6-7:45pm, This month’s movie is “The Jungle Book” (PG).
• Oct. 1: Arts & Snacks – 1-4pm, We will have all sorts of art supplies available and a bunch of snacks to keep you going. This program is for teens & adults.
• Oct. 8: Knit & Crochet Group – 1-3pm, Join fellow crafters from every skill level. Learn tips and tricks and share projects you’re creating.
• Oct. 22: Friends of the Library Membership Drive Party – 1-3pm, Celebrate National Friends of Libraries Week with the Friends. Refreshments will be served and a free prize raffle will be held.
• Oct. 10: Fire Safety – 10-11:30am, Come and learn about Fire Safety and what you should do in case of an emergency. Limit 60. All ages.
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• Oct. 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31: Study Hall – 3-8pm, Need a place to do your schoolwork? Is there a project due that you need to work on? Spread out in our meeting room and put distractions aside! Grades 7-12. • Oct. 4, 11, 18 & 25: Conversation Circle – 1-2pm, Come and practice English in a friendly, supportive environment. • Oct. 5 & 19: Library Quilt & Sew Club – 10am-12pm, Join us for casual discussion about quilting & sewing, and showing completed projects. We embrace all quilting and sewing skills. • Oct. 6 & 20: Parker’s Storytime – 4-5pm, Limit 20. Ages 3-5 with caregiver. • Oct. 6 & 20: Full STEAM Ahead – 4-5pm, Join us as we travel full STEAM ahead into science, technology, engineering, art, and math! Limit 30. Grades 1-3. • Oct. 7 & 18: Tabletop Gaming Club – 6-8pm, Grab some friends and visit your library to play
• Oct. 11: DIY Fall Decor – 2-3pm, Join us to make lovely, fall-themed decor. We will be making votive candle sleeves and a pumpkin from canning lid bands. Registration is required. Limit 20 per session. • Oct. 12: My World Wednesday – 4-5pm, Discover new languages, cultures, and traditions as we tour the world each month in this interactive storytime! Limit 30. All Ages. • Oct. 12: Putting Your Garden to Sleep for the Season – 6-7pm, Get advice from a Master Gardener from the University of Illinois Extension on the “do’s” and “don’ts” of preparing your garden for the winter. Trimming, transplanting, and covering your plants will all be discussed. • Oct. 13: Lego Club – 4-6pm, Limit 30. All Ages. • Oct. 13: DIY Fall Decor – 6-7pm, Join us to make lovely, fall-themed decor. We will be making votive candle sleeves and a pumpkin from canning lid bands. Registration is required. Limit 20 per session.
• Oct. 15: Star Wars Reads Day – 9am-4:30pm, Join us for the 5th anniversary of this special celebration! We’ll have fun, drop-in “Star Wars”crafts and activities throughout the day and a special screening of “Star Wars, Episode VII: The Force Awakens” at 2:00pm. • Oct. 15: TAB Meeting – 12-1pm, The Teen Advisory Board (TAB) is a place share ideas about activities, materials, and changes to implement to make the Library a destination for teens. Members please join us for our monthly meeting! Lunch will be provided! Grades 7-12. • Oct. 17: Adult Coloring Club – 6-8:00pm, Join us for a stress-relieving evening of coloring. Coloring pages and colored pencils will be provided for use, but feel free to bring in your own art supplies, too. For adults only. • Oct. 18: Tuesday Classics – 10:30am-12:30pm, Join us on the third Tuesday of each month to watch a classic movie! This month’s film is “Arsenic and Old Lace.” Refreshments will also be available. • Oct. 21: Spooky Perler Beads – 6-7pm, Design a creation, then melt them together to make magnets or decorations. Perler bead crafts
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• Oct. 25: Tales from the Library – 6-7pm, Get ready to hear and share scary stories, and eat snacks. Don’t forget to bring your flashlight! Limit 30. Grades 4-6. • Oct. 26: Scrapbooking Club – 6-8:00pm, Please bring your own photos, unfinished scrapbooks, and any materials you’d like to trade with others. This program is for teens & adults. • Oct. 27: Halloween Storytime – 6-7pm, Join us for spooky tales, a Halloween craft, and sweet treats as we trick or treat around the Library. Limit 60. All ages. • Oct. 28: Morning Movers Treat Parade – 1011am, Bring your little monsters in for not so spooky stories and a special trick or treat parade around the library. Limit 60. Ages 0-3 with caregiver. • Oct. 28: Anime Club – 6-7:30pm, Draw and paint your own manga, snack on delicious Japanese snacks, and watch your favorite anime. This month, dress as your favorite character and celebrate Halloween with us! Grades 7-12. • Oct. 29: Genealogy Begins at Home: JumpStart Your Genealogy Research – 2-3pm,
LIBRARY NOOK Celebrate Family History Month when genealogy lecturer and author Stephen Szabados reveals the steps and resources you can use to trace your family history. Steve draws upon his years of experience to describe his method that will make your efforts more successful. He will discuss Internet resources as well as traditional archival research efforts.
• Mondays, 6:30-7pm, October 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31: Bilingual Pajama Storytime – For all ages. Bring a stuffed animal, listen to some stories, sing and dance. Parents and siblings are welcome to join in the fun. Drop in. • Tuesdays, 10-10:40am, October 4, 11, 18 and 25: Preschool Storytime – For ages 3-5. Storytime is an excellent way to introduce your preschooler to books and early literacy skills while having fun in a small group. Children will enjoy stories, fingerplays, and simple crafts. DROP-IN • Thursdays, 4:30-5:30pm, October 6, 13, 20: Tween Club – For grades 6-8. Join us at the library every Thursday night to enjoy crafts, snacks, science experiments, movies, and many other activities with your fellow middle schoolers! • Saturdays, 12-1pm, October 8, and 22: Legos Challenge – For grades K-5. Join us for fun and challenging activities using Legos! • Saturday, October 15, 2-3pm Drop in.: Touch a Truck – A hands-on event for kids who are crazy about trucks. Get up close and explore a dump truck, fire truck and more!
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• Los miercoles, 12-1pm Octubre 24: Marionetas de calaca: Artesanías para la Familia – Artesanías fáciles y divertidas para que toda la familia aprenda juntos. Las clases serán bilingües. • Sunday, October 30, 1-5pm: Day of the Dead Interactive Altar – Remember and honor lost loved ones with our third annual Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) interactive altar. Starting October 24, everyone is invited to contribute dedications to display on our altar. On October 30th, we will host a reception with music, crafts, authentic pan de muertos and Mexican hot chocolate.
Kids
• Los lunes, 10-11a.m., el 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 de octubre: Hora de Cuentos con Conversación en Ingles para Los Padres – Para niños entre 3 y 5 años. Los niños pueden disfrutar de historias dichas en español y divertirse haciendo simples manualidades. Los padres pueden practicar su inglés en un ambiente amistoso. No se necesita un nivel de inglés avanzado. • Saturday, October 1, 12-4pm Drop in.: Cardboard Challenge – 2016 Day of Play – All children and their families are invited to join us for our first ever Cardboard Challenge. Kids of all ages around the world will be busy on this day building amazing things out of cardboard, recycled materials and their imaginations and we will be joining the fun!
• Wednesdays, 7-8pm October 12: Recycled Book Pumpkin: ‘I Saw It On Pinterest’: Crafting Nights – Obsessed with Pinterest’s DIY ideas but never get around to trying them for yourself? Join us for our monthly crafting night; supplies are limited so registration is preferred.
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• Los martes, 6-7p.m. 6 septiembre – 13 diciembre: Clases de Conversación – Practique su inglés cada martes. Conversa con estudiantes de inglés y hablantes nativos. Los temas cambian cada semana para aprender vocabulario.”
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• Wednesday, October 19, 7-8:30pm: Security Online/Offline – We’ll be exploring various ways to protect your private data in both the real world and on the Internet. Avoiding scams, creating strong passwords, and other strategies will be covered.
• Friday, October 28, 2-3 p.m: Gourmet S’mores – It’s fall so this means it’s a great time for s’mores – whether you are by the campfire or using a microwave! Come join us and make s’mores the gourmet way by using a variety of chocolate flavors, fresh fruit and cookies. Recipes provided.
• Thursday, Oct. 27, 7-8:30pm: Trivia Night at Alejandra’s – Join us for trivia the last Thursday of the month at Alejandra’s Mexican Restaurant in Northlake. Enter as a team or come on your own! Alejandra’s is located in at 400 E. North Ave., and is just down the street from the Northlake Public Library. Must be 18 or older to attend. • Los lunes, 6-7pm Octubre 10: Tailandés: Cocina del Mundo – Explora cómo preparar platillos de varias partes del mundo. Aprenderá como usar nuevos ingredientes y un también un poco sobre los países. • Los lunes, octubre 3-noviembre 7, 7-8pm Los martes, octubre 4-noviembre 8, 11am-12pm: Sesiones de Estudio para la Ciudadanía – ¿Necesitas ayuda para estudiar para el examen de la Ciudadanía Americana? Nuestro curso de seis semanas tendrá sesiones de estudio
• Tuesday, October 11, 2-3pm: Fall Senior Meetup – Come join us for an afternoon of food, drink and socialization! A variety of fall themed foods will be served along with apple cider.
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• Saturdays, 1-4pm Oct 1: Yu-Gi-Oh! Tournaments – Bring your deck and show off your skills. Prizes for the top duelers after every tournament. • Thursdays, 6-7:30pm October 20: Sugar Skull Decorating: Artist’s Cafe – We will have a different craft project for you to try at each session or you can work on your own. Snacks will be provided. • Thursday, October 13, 6-8pm: Open Gaming – Join us for video games as we bring out our Xbox One, Playstation® 4, and Wii U gaming systems for you to play! Bring a favorite from home or try something new.
• Thursdays, 7-8pm Oct. 13: Cookbook Club – We’ll pick a cookbook, you’ll select and make a recipe, and then we’ll get together to share and enjoy our creations! Pick up your copy of the current book and claim your recipe.” • Tuesdays 7-8pm Oct 18 : Community Book Club – The Community Book Club meets the third Tuesday of each month. Pick up your copy at the reference desk. • Tuesday, October 25, 7-8pm: Ghost Hunting – Paranormal investigators will be on site to talk about equipment and techniques used to determine if paranormal activity is present in your home. • Thursday, Oct. 27, 7-8:30pm: Trivia Night at Alejandra’s – Join us for trivia the last Thursday of the month at Alejandra’s Mexican Restaurant in Northlake. Enter as a team or come on your own! Alejandra’s is located
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AROUND TOWN 9-11 Memorial events were held throughout the area and Schiller Park held theirs on Sunday, Sept. 11th at Clock Tower Park. Fire Chief Chiodo put together a great program with guest speakers and even the Leyden High School Choir.
Schiller Park periodically offers a Family and Friends CPR class. Their recent one was held on September 17th at their recreation department. Attendees learned the basics of adult, child and infant CPR and also how to use an AED.
St. Beatrice Church held their first Blue Mass on September 10th honoring personnel from police and fire departments as well as any first responders. Mayors and dignitaries attended the mass and Father Rob Schultz gave a blessing to the personnel and their vehicles.
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AROUND TOWN WHERE DID WE FIND COOK COUNTY Enjoying Guerinfest at Guerin Prep in River Grove. COMMISSIONER PETE SILVESTRI THIS MONTH? With Bill Howard, Elmwood Park Trustee Jonathan Zivojnovic, Jean Gonzalez and River Forest Mayor Cathy Adduci.
SCHILLER PARK CAR SHOW AND FAMILY FUN DAY
Schiller Park held their annual car show on August 28th and had close to two hundred cars participate. There was food, games, and a lot of fun. Mayor Piltaver of Schiller Park gave out the “Mayor’s Choice” Award given to Jerry Kush for this ‘55 Chevy Belair Convertible
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The Chamber by O’Hare every month holds Business After Hours events. One was held at the Compass Self Storage facility located on River Road in River Grove. The facility is clean, climate controlled and well managed. These events are open to Chamber members and their guests. The Chamber welcomes businesses to join the Chamber and take part in these successful networking gatherings. Visit their website at www.chamberbyohare.org. Or call Gaye Faro-Lutz at 708-865-9510.
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Schiller Park welcomed a new business in town by cutting the ribbon at their new location off of Mannheim Road just south of Irving Park Road. AVR (Airport Van Rental) has a thriving business and Mayor Piltaver and the Village welcome them.
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These incidents were among recent official reports from area police departments. Our readers are reminded that an arrest does not automatically mean guilt. Only a court of law can decide that.
SCHILLER PARK
AUG. 18 THEFT - A tire valued at $450 was reported stolen from a parked van at a hotel in the 10000 block of Irving Park Road. AUG. 21 THEFT - Officers were called to the 3700 block of Ivanhoe Circle for a report of a taxi cab customer refusing to pay for his $85 taxi cab fare. No arrests were made as the offender ran off and was not apprehended. AUG. 22 DECEPTIVE PRACTICE/FRAUD - A female customer at a gas station on River Road attempted to purchase merchandise and gas with two counterfeit $10 bills. When the employee of the station went to call police, the female patron exited the store and left in a newer model gray Nissan Sentra. She was described as 5’6” to 5’8” with a heavy build. She was wearing blue jeans and a white - t - shirt. She was not apprehended. SEPT. 2 CRIMINAL TRESPASS TO PROPERTY - The owner of the Sexton Field reported to police someone removed the warning sign from the gated area and then the offender(s) appeared to have driven some type of off road ATV around the property. Police were going to do extra watches in the area as the owner of the property reported they have had continuous problems in the past. SEPT. 9 THEFT - Police were dispatched to the 9800 block of Lawrence Ave. A laptop was stolen from a customer. The owner noticed his laptop missing . He became suspicious that one of the three unknown white males who were there at the time might have stolen the laptop. The manager checked the security camera footage which showed one of the three unknown males take the laptop. Police advised the owner of the laptop to get a copy of the security footage and sign complaints if an offender is found.
SEPT. 11 DUI - Police arrested a Chicago man after he ran his vehicle off the road on the east side of Balmoral Avenue and struck a light pole. Police administered a standard sobriety tests which the driver failed. He was arrested and charged with driving under the influence, failure to reduce speed to avoid an accident and having a blood alcohol level over .08. The man was given a court date of Sept. 29. SEPT. 11 HIT AND RUN - After leaving his vehicle at a parking facility in the 3900 block of Mannheim Road, the owner of the vehicle returned two days later to find heavy front end damage to the driver side bumper of his vehicle. The owner claims to have had no damage to the vehicle when he dropped it off. The recording police officer determined the vehicle was struck at some point and the offending vehicle left the scene. SEPT. 12 THEFT - Police were dispatched to Byron Towing regarding a theft of a motorcycle. Upon arrival the owner stated that they towed a motorcycle Sept. 1 from a River Grove Police Department arrest. On Sept. 9, three white males subjects came to Village Towing and spoke with the owner attempting to retrieve the motorcycle. Bojan Vasilich stated he was the owner and had already paid the $500 administrative fee at the River Grove Police Department, but did not have the money to pay Village Towing. The three males left. On Sept 12, an employee asked the owner if the motorcycle had been released since it wasn’t in the yard. Upon checking their records and paperwork it was determined that it was never released. After checking the security cameras, this was found, on Sept. 9 three male subjects were standing in front of the tow yard. At that time the gate was open, a white male subject then walked in the tow yard and sat on the motorcycle, he began pushing it out of the yard. Once outside the offender spoke with the other subject and pushed it back inside the yard, he walked out of the yard without the motorcycle. The offender came back a couple of hours later, went inside the yard and drove off with the motorcycle without paying the towing fees.
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JULY 27 DECEPTIVE PRACTICES - A Franklin Park man reported to police he paid another man $10,125 after the man said he was an attorney that worked for “American Interprize Sweepstakes” in Florida and that he had won a $680,000 prize. In order for the FP man to claim the prize though, the “attorney” told the man he had to pay some up front processing fees and taxes. The man paid the money but received nothing in return. AUG. 10 CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY - The owner of a 2010 Ford Fusion parked at the intersection of Ruby Street and Addison Ave. reported the vehicle’s tire slashed and scratches to the rear passenger side door. AUG. 10 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT - A business located in the
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10000 block of Belmont Avenue reported their third truck stolen in a month. AUG. 11 CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY - The owners of two vehicles parked in the 3600 block of Rose Street reported damage to their vehicles. A 2016 Nissan Pathfinder had its rear left window broken and a 2000 Mercury Mountaineer also had a window broken. The damaged looked like it was caused by a BB pellet. AUG. 13 CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY - Two vehicles were damaged in the 2400 block of Maple Street. A 2011 Infiniti G37 and a 2009 Kia Sedona both had their front windshields shattered. AUG. 15 CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY - The owner of a black 2013 Hyundai Elantra reported a right rear tire was slashed along with damage to the doors on the vehicle’s passenger side and a week before the owner reported a brick being thrown into the window of the driver’s side door. Prior to those incidents, the vehicle had a front tire slashed and the driver’s side doors were scratched. AUG. 16 BURGLARY - Approximately $300 in cash was taken from a home in the 3100 block of Sunset Lane. Officers believe the offender entered through an unlocked bathroom window. AUG. 23 VEHICLE BURGLARY - A Nintendo 3DS, $20 in loose bills and change, six CDs, gift cards, sunglasses, the vehicles spare key and a garage door opener, valued at approximately $280 were reported stolen from a 2006 Acura MDX parked in the 3400 block of Sunset Lane. AUG. 29 ARMED ROBBERY - A man standing at the train station in the 3100 block of Rose Street was robbed at knifepoint at 9:42p.m. Officers say two men, in their 20s, used a barber - type razor blade and demanded the man give him money and cell phone. Once they had the money, police say the two men punched the victim in the face before fleeing. SEPT. 1 POSSESSION OF DRUG EQUIPMENT - Juan Reyes Montes, 33 of the 8100 block of O’Connor Drive, River Grove, was charged with possession of drug equipment and other traffic offenses in an incident police allege happened in the 10000 block of Fullerton Ave at 4:44p.m. Montes was pulled over due to expired license plate registration. During the stop, officers allege Montes was driving without valid insurance and also found to be in possession of cannabis, a metal cannabis grinder and a glass pipe. SEPT. 1 THEFT FROM MOTOR VEHICLE - A tan 2005 Chevrolet Impala parked in the 9700 block of Grand Avenue was reported broken into at 6:51p.m. Items reported stolen included a leather shoulder bag, mortgage and car title paperwork, bank information, an external hard drive and a gym bag with clothes inside. SEPT. 2 VANDALISM - It was reported that a garage was vandalized at 7:58p.m in the 9400 block of Schiller Boulevard. The garage had the word “Trump” spray painted in it, and the gate of the property’s fence was kicked in, police said. It’s not the first time this residence
has experienced graffiti using the word “Trump”, as police said in a similar incident was reported in February. SEPT. 6 BURGLARY - A home in the 2900 block of Emerson Street was reported broken into at 12:51p.m. Officers responded to a call of a burglary in progress during heavy rainfall and reportedly saw a Buick SUV and man flee from the home upon their arrival. When officers spoke to the homeowner, they learned the basement storm window had been pried open and the home had been rummaged through. It was reported that $400.00 was missing by the homeowner. SEPT. 10 CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY - A 2016 Buick Verano parked on the 3600 block of Rose Street had its hood and sides scratched with a sharp object. SEPT. 14 BURGLARY FROM MOTOR VEHICLE - Items valued at $500 were stolen from a vehicle parked in the 3200 block of Louis Street. They included a Sony laptop, black cab meter timer and I - Pass attachment.
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AUG. 29 UNDERAGE DRINKING - Hector Marton Bernal, 20, of the 1600 block of Wedgewood Drive, Gurnee was charged with theft, possession of alcohol by a minor and criminal damage on the 7400 block of West Lawrence. Police said a resident reported a man, later identified as Bernal, who was outside in the courtyard of an apartment complex yelling and throwing things. Bernal also damaged a lockbox in the lobby of the building. He told police he had consumed vodka prior to the incident and said he didn’t remember some of the events. SEPT. 3 DRAG RACING - Ethan Schannat, 36, of the 2800 block of North 72nd Street, Elmwood Park, was charged with drag racing in the 5000 block of North Harlem Ave. Schannat was pulled over for driving more that 85 mph in a 30 mph zone. Schannaat reportedly told police he had been street racing against a silver Cadillac. Two bottles of open alcohol were allegedly found in his trunk, he was also cited for speeding, illegal transportation of alcohol and expired registration.
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AUG. 22 THEFT - Anna L. Garcia, 30 of the 4800 block of West Diversey Avenue, Chicago, was charged with theft at Kohl’s at Harlem and Irving Plaza. She reportedly put 13 cosmetic items valued at a total of $325.00 into her purse and left the store, police said. She is scheduled to appear in court on Sept. 22. AUG. 26 THEFT - Anna Kwilosz, 53, of the 6400 block of West Berteau Avenue, Chicago, was charged with theft at Kohl’s at Harlem and Irving. Kwilosz put a pair of $6.00 earrings in her pocket and left the store. A loss prevention employee who tried to stop her outside told police Kwilosz pushed her. She dropped the earrings on a ledge
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AUG. 17 POSSESSION - Police charged Julius Vazquez of Chicago with possession of cannabis with intent to deliver and manufacture after they pulled him over for a traffic violation and found 89.47 grams of cannabis, valued at $900, as well as a digital scale and packaging materials. AUG. 18 RETAIL THEFT - An employee at a store was charged with retail theft after under ringing merchandise at the cash register for a customer. The customer was also charged with retail theft. The incident happened in the 2400 block of North Harlem. Revonne Monroe and Barbara Monroe are both of the 2000 block of North 73rd Avenue. AUG. 23 POSSESSION OF HEROIN - Officers charged Carlos Arsinega of Chicago with possession of a controlled substance and failure to obey traffic laws after they found him riding his bike into oncoming traffic. Once he was in custody, police found 0.5 grams of heroin on him. SEPT. 3 - Elmwood Park police are investigating an armed robbery which occurred at the GameStop in Elmwood Park on Harlem Avenue. Police reported that two men entered the store around 12:45 pm and approached the manager demanding he open the store’s safe. One of the suspects pulled out a hand gun. The manager stated to the men that it would take too much time to open the safe, so they told him to give them the money from the cash register. They left with an unknown amount of cash. Police believe the men involved match the description of suspects involved in other robberies that have taken place at stores in Chicago, Indiana, Melrose Park and Northlake. SEPT. 7 BURGLARY - In the 2700 block Of North Neva Ave, Chicago, Fernando X. Roustan, 19, of the 6200 block of West Diversey Ave was charged with burglary and three counts of resisting a police officer. Roustan was burglarizing a vehicle when officers came across him, and police said he attempted to flee from the scene while dropping items he stole from the vehicle. As he attempted to flee, Roustan reportedly tripped and cut his knee, police said. Once in custody, officers allege Roustan told them he’d had two or three beers, and officers reportedly found him in possession of about $20.00 worth of cannabis SEPT. 10 CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY - Richard Salinas,
58, of the 7300 block of Grand Ave, was charged with criminal damage to property in an incident police allege happened in the 7300 block of Grand Avenue at 9:58a.m. Salinas reportedly got into an argument with someone in the rear parking lot of his building and punched the mirror of that person’s vehicle. SEPT. 10 BATTERY - Dennis C. McMurray, 62, of the 1400 block of North Jackson Avenue, River Forest, was charged with battery in an incident police allege happened in the 7400 block of West Fullerton. SEPT. 12 DUI - Ganna Kurlischuk. 27, of the 2900 block of North 72nd Court, was charged with two counts of driving under the influence, driving without valid insurance and failure to reduce speed in an incident that happened in the 7600 block of Belmont Avenue at 1:49a.m. Police allege Kurlischuk is a limo driver, who crashed into a parked vehicle while driving a black 2016 Lincoln Continental four - door hardtop.
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SEPT. 4 BURGLARY TO VEHICLE - A cell phone and sunglasses were reported stolen overnight between Sept. 3 and Sept. 4 from an unlocked car parked on the 1700 block of South Fairview Ave. SEPT. 5 BURGLARY - Two bicycles were taken from an unsecured garage on the 900 block of South Crescent Avenue between 5:30 and 9p.m. One of the bicycles was later found on the side of the garage. SEPT. 5 BATTERY - A 72 year - old woman told police she was pushed to the ground inside the parking garage of her multi - family residence on the 2300 block of Talcott Road. The victim described the person that pushed her as a man between the ages of 18 and 25, she told police he fled through the open garage door. Police said the woman refused medical attention. SEPT. 6 UNDERAGE DRINKING - A 16 year - old boy from Des Plaines was charged with underage drinking after police said he was found unresponsive on the floor of Frost Academy, 1177 S. Dee Road, on Sept 2. Police said the teen’s mother took him home and he was cited when he returned to school after Labor Day. SEPT. 6 DUI - Debbie K. Hansen, 51 of the 700 block of Lee Street, Des Plaines, was charged with driving under the influence and following too closely on Sept. 6. She was taken into custody at Northwest Highway and Summit Avenue at 6p.m. Oct.7 court date SEPT. 7 BURGLARY TO VEHICLE - A purse was taken overnight between Sept. 2 and Sept. 3 from an unlocked car parked on the 700 block of Elmore Street, police said. The purse was later found near a neighbor’s garbage can, but a small bottle of alcohol and possible gift cards were missing. SEPT. 7 DISORDERLY CONDUCT - A 16 year - old boy from Des Plaines and a 16 year - old from Niles were each charged with disorderly conduct on Sept 7 after police said they became involved
in a physical fight while attending class at Maine East High School, 2601 Dempster St. Sept. 26 court date.
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AUG. 17 MOTOR VEHICLE THEFT - The owner of a brown Nissan Murano reported it stolen around 5 am. AUG. 22 CRIMINAL DAMAGE TO PROPERTY - A window at an apartment building in the first block of King Arthur Court was reported broken at around 8 pm. AUG. 24 AND AUG. 25 FORGERY - Officers are investigating several instances of counterfeit bills being passed at various locations in Northlake. A counterfeit $20 was used at a McDonalds on North Avenue, A counterfeit $20 was used at the Potbelly on North Avenue and a counterfeit $10 was used at a Walgreens on North Avenue. AUG. 29 BURGLARY - A garage in the 200 block of South Caryl Avenue was reported broken into at 3:42p.m. Three dead car batteries were reported missing. AUG. 30 BURGLARY - It was reported that an apartment in the first block of King Arthur Court was broken into. The only item missing was a laptop. AUG. 31 THEFT - Officers responded to a report of a theft at Wal - Mart, 137 W. North Ave, at 11:54a.m. Police said a man stole six bottles of alcohol and various clothing items from the store and fled on a bicycle. SEPT. 2 BURGLARY - A home in the 500 block of North LaPorte Avenue was reported broken into at 8:42p.m. A person arrived at the residence claiming to do driveway seal coating. While the residents were distracted, a second person entered the home and stole jewelry. SEPT. 6 THEFT - A 2006 Toyota and a school bus got into an accident in the 1000 block of North Wolf Road at 8:16a.m. No one was reported injured. SEPT. 13 WEAPON - Police responded to a call in the first block of West Golfview Drive about four people inside a blue Nissan Altima yelling “derogatory comments” at three other people standing by a football field in the park. One of the passengers in the vehicle was wearing a bandanna over his face and allegedly displayed a black semi - automatic handgun before driving away. When officers arrived on the scene they concluded from witness statements that the groups involved teenagers and learned that the weapon displayed was an air gun. The incident is being handled as a juvenile case. SEPT. 14 SUSPICIOUS PERSONS - Three men were reportedly seen possibly “casing” a residence in the first block of Parkview Drive while sitting in a blue vehicle. SEPT. 15 SUSPICIOUS CIRCUMSTANCES - A resident called
police to report receiving a call from a person claiming to be an IRS agent who said the resident owed $9,000 in back taxes. He would not provide any details and then hung up.
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SEPT. 2 BATTERY CHARGES - Kelly Randle of Carpentersville was arrested on two charges of battery after he allegedly kicked an officer in the leg three times and throwing closed fist punches and spitting at security personnel. The incident happened after Randle was being escorted out of the Park Tavern along with his brother. Randle has a court date of Oct. 20. SEPT. 2 – DRIVING ON SUSPENDED LICENSE - Police pulled an offender over on the 5400 block of River Road for allegedly driving without headlights or taillights and found the driver to be operating the vehicle on a suspended license. Larry Sims of Chicago has a court date of Oct. 4. SEPT. 5 – DRUG CHARGES - Officers stopped a Chevy on River Road after running the plate and finding it to have expired plates for a Cadillac. Officers asked the occupants to exit the vehicle and upon searching the car found two small plastic bags with substances which tested as methamphetamine, glass pipes and a weighing scale. Woong Hee Lee of Schaumburg and Kati Rose Capps of Lowell, Indiana were arrested and charged; Lee with possession of methamphetamine, a felony and also with improper use of a vehicle registration/title and driving an uninsured vehicle and Capps was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia. Both had September court dates. SEPT. 6 – DUI AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY - Police charged Sean Costello of Chicago with Driving Under the Influence and Damage to Village Property after Costello had an argument with his wife and tried to drive around a parking garage gate and damaged it. Witnesses said they saw Costello arguing with this wife and pushing her. When police arrived, two men had Costello on the ground. He failed field sobriety tests and was charged with a DUI. Charges of domestic battery against his wife and battery against one of the other men who stepped in to help were dropped when they declined to press charges. Costello has an Oct. 20 court date for the DUI and had a Sept. 22 court date for the property damage charge. SEPT. 8 – BATTERY - After witnesses called police about a couple fighting inside the parking deck at Otto and Bryn Mawr, officers arrested Marquell Taylor of Chicago when they found cannabis on him. He was charged with possession of cannabis and released on bond. When the couple walked back to their car, another fight ensued and witnesses said Taylor slapped his girlfriend. Police again arrested Taylor and charged him with domestic battery. He was released on an I-bond and had a court date of Sept. 23.
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POLICE OFFICER The Village of Schiller Park Fire and Police Commission is accepting applications for the purpose of establishing an eligibility list for the position of POLICE OFFICER. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age but less than 35 years of age. All applicants must have a minimum of 60 hours of undergraduate college credit and must be a United States citizen at time of application. Application packets which include additional information may be obtained at the village hall, 9526 Irving Park Road, Schiller Park, IL 60176. Completed applications must be returned no later than 4:00 PM, October 28, 2016. A $25 application fee will be charged. Salary Range: $59,834.00 to $91,905.00 with longevity, benefit information is included with application packet. Female and minority candidates are encouraged to apply. An Equal Opportunity Employer
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GETTING THE FLU SHOT? READ THIS You know the flu shot is the number one way to protect yourself from the virus that can leave you feeling like you’ve been rammed by a bus for up to two weeks. But what you may not know is that it’s ideal to get jabbed in the morning. A recent U.K. study found that, compared with folks who got immunized between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m., people who received shots between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. had significantly high levels of the antibodies for two flu strains one month later. It may have to do with the natural daily cycle of immune cells. So, if you can, head to the clinic early.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS CLUTTER CUTTER ADS FOR SALE New in-box LadderMax Stabilizer $60 firm, Lg. round dome George Foreman Elec. Grill w/stand 110watt $45 OBO, 2 sleeping bags (almost like new) $40 each, 2 Nylon Tents 10’x10’ $100 each, Ice Fishing items, Bell & Howell Movie Projector $50, Archery Items, Two Releases, $60. Leather Target Quiver, $25. Steel Framed Computer Table, 60x30, $80. 708-297-1916 ask for Fred
FOR SALE 2014 Honda Metropolitan 50cc scooter. Mileage under 5 miles. Body scratched on one side. $800. 847/671-0482 FOR SALE 2002 BMW X5 High Mileage, Good Condition $5000 OBO Call 708-830-5458.
FOR SALE Yellow 12 volts mars light $30 obo. 7 ft wooden step ladder $20. 708-562-0145 Sam
FOR SALE Jones New York Brown Pant Suit Size 12, Black John Meyer Pant Suit Size 8, Black Larry Levine Pane Suit Size 12, Black with satin trim Macram Pant Suit Size 12, Beige with satin trim Macram Pant Suit Size 10, New Never Worn with tags - Each Valued at over $100, $50 each or best offer, 847-455-0991.
FOR SALE Console Stereo Credenza with AM/FM Radio, tape and turn table. LIKE NEW $75 847-671-0020
SERVICES OFFERED CATERING Allegra Banquets 847-987-0897
FOR SALE 6 short neck and 7 long neck 75 watt halogen light bulbs and (7) 45 watt R20 flood halogen bulbs. Make an offer. 847-678-6375
CATERING Galaxy Banquets 847-928-0187
FOR RENT Garage space 21’ x 28’. Ten foot high with nine foot garage door. $375/month. Would be good for storing small contractor equipment or vehicles. 847-671-0020 Ask for Roger.
COMPUTER REPAIR KCS Computer Technology 847-288-9820 The Computer Wizards.
FOR SALE Like New 30” Gas Range Microwave, Couch, Cocktail Table, Piano, Table & Chairs, Two Beautiful Curio Cabinets. Price Negotiable. Call 847-302-6420 FOR SALE Queen Tempur-pedic Supreme Contour Mattress/bed, never used. Sacrifice at $300. Contact Kurt 708-790-4449 FOR SALE Craftmatic adjustable bed $150 708-453-5513 FOR SALE Downsizing. Must clear out home. New Clothing, Shoes, Furniture, jewelry. Too many items to list. Call for information on what is available. 708-452-6760. FOR SALE Small child’s carry on Rugrats blue suitcase with wheels and handle, $10. 773-763-1399. FOR SALE Queen size Sofa bed with matching love seat. $125. Second queen size sofa bed $50. 2 Wooden Book cases $100. 2 kitchen wooden food storage cabinets $25 and $10. All good condition. Call for details. Prices negotiable. 708-453-6858 or 708-828-5961. FOR SALE Men’s Black Marching Band Shoes, size 8.5, never worn, $25. 773-763-1399. FOR SALE NEW POTS, PANS, LIDS SET $35, 773-763-1399. FOR SALE Must sell – downsizing - China Cabinet $75 matching Buffet Cabinet $50. Very good condition. Padded seat cedar chest $50. New York Yankee sports collectibles. Call for details. Prices negotiable. 708-453-6858 or 708-828-5961.
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My Mother’s Garden My Mother kept a garden, a garden of the heart; She planted all the good things that gave my life its starts.
FOR SALE USED CRAFTSMAN WEED WACKER $75 OBO CALL SAM 708-562-0145 FOR SALE Clearing out house. Numerous household items. Too many to list. Very reasonable low prices. Call Stan at 847 671 2890.
FOR SALE Premier Electric Stove 20” wide, white like new $60 847-671-0020
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FOR SALE BOAT MARINE VHF RADIO – LIKE NEW $80 CALL SAM 708-562-0145
FOR SALE Massage Table by Oakworks w/ bolster, face cradle and carry case $250.00. Call 847-962-9455
FOR SALE Pool table and stand with seven pool cues. 45 x 76 slate top Formica sides. $175 OBO 708-456-5548.
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CATERING Grand Stand Pizza - Pizza, Catering, Senior Discounts 847-451-1155
FINANCIAL LCU - 2701 N. 25th Avenue, Franklin Park 847-455-8440 www.leydencu.org HOU S E & HOM E Floors & Walls 847-455-6730 REALTORS Rickert Realtors® Seniors Real Estate Specialist ® Member of the Senior Services Task Force Committee, Serving the Real Estate Community for Over 35 Years Call for a Free Market Evaluation 847-455-1939, Mike@RickertRealtors.com TOWING SERVICES Vic’s Towing Company, Inc. 847-233-0733, www.vicstowingcompany.com
GARAGE SALES GARAGE SALE SEPT. 30TH AND OCT. 1st – 2541 and 2527 SILVERCREEK, FRANKLIN PARK. 9 am to 5 pm. Easter, Fall, and Christmas items, some baby items, tools, clothing and much, much more. Don’t miss this! YARD SALE OCTOBER 8 – 2108 N. NEVA, CHICAGO – One block east of Harlem. 9 am to 4 pm. Window air conditioner, Service for 10 china set, kitchen table with four chairs, ladies leather jacket with fur lining and trim, four clown paintings, clothes, tools, misc. household and much more! Don’t miss this sale! ESTATE SALE OCT 1ST AND 2ND – 4240 ATLANTIC AVENUE, SCHILLER PARK. ½ BLOCK EAST OF 25TH AVENUE AND NORTH OF IRVING PARK ROAD. 9 AM TO 2 PM. Furniture, knickknacks, household items, tools and much, much more! Everything must go. SEPTEMBER 2016
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She turned me to the sunshine and encouraged me to dream… fostering and nurturing the seeds of self-esteem.
“ A Beautiful and Sacred Vow Kept”
AND WHEN THE WINDS AND RAINS CAME, she protected me enough… but not too much – she knew I’d need to stand up strong and tough.
A love story that began in the halls of Leyden High School in 1957 continues. On September 16, 2016, Connie and Pete Palade of Addison, along with their children, celebrated 55 years of marriage together.
Her constant good example Always taught me right from wrong… markers for my pathway to last my whole life long.
Connie and Pete have lived in Addison for 52 years. They have three children and five grandchildren, all of whom are considered to be their best friends. The couple has always had an unlimited supply of three things in life to give to their children: Love, advice and family traditions. What great role models they are to all of us.
I am My Mother’s Garden, I am her legacy. And I hope today she feels the love reflected back from me. We can only describe you as an angel on earth; Patient, kind, loving, caring, always there for us. May God bless you on this birthday and many more to come.
WE LOVE YOU NANI AND POPPI
Happy Anniversary!
Happy Birthday, Love Always and Forever, John and Barb
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Happy 25th Anniversary Barbara and Mark Huizenga
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Happy 5th Anniversary Charlie & Joanna Wurm
David Press
CONGRATULATIONS!
Monica Wurm
JOHN AND BARBARA PILTAVER OF SCHILLER PARK would like to announce the engagement of their son, John M Piltaver, to Cassie Martin. John did a traditional “down on one knee” proposal to Cassie on August 20th where they originally met in 2012 at “Flip Fest” a gymnastic camp. John and Cassie currently reside in Addison. Cassie is the daughter of Dan and Melba Martin who reside in Maryland. John is a Park Ridge Fireman Paramedic and Cassie is a veterinarian in Brookfield. They are planning on a 2017 wedding.
Tracy Wurm
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CONGRATULATIONS TO KRISTEN SAVAS AND JOSEPH BACHA on their marriage that took place on September 24 at St. Beatrice Parish.
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WITH SYMPATHY! WILLIAM “BILL” GORR 1928-2016, 88 SUDDENLY, OF SCHILLER PARK At rest Sunday, September 18, 2016. Beloved husband of 68 years to Delores nee Brubach. Loving father of Nancy Farver, Susan (Don) Case, Bette Jean (Art) Wilmot. Beloved son of the late Gottfried and Amalia. Fond grandfather of Marcus Farver, Rebecca (Adam) Rosenbaum, Christopher (Kristen), David (Nicole) Wilmot and Todd (Lisa) Case. Great Grandfather of Vivian, Derek and Troy. Dear brother of the late Henry, David, Alex, Gottfried, John Gorr, Mollie Cano and Bertha Schultz. Services were held JOSEPH PATRICK GODZISZEWSKI 1985-2016, 31 Beloved son of Pat and the late James Godziszewski; Loving brother of Brian (Kyra) and Michael (fiancée Monique) and uncle of Alexis; Dear nephew, cousin and friend to many; Special friend to Amanda Pierce Services were held.
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