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ALEX V HERNANDEZ/STAFF REPORTER

Blackhawk fans at Play Book Sports Bar cheer on their team before the Blackhawks go into triple overtime.

Stanley Cup action thrills fans in Niles, Park Ridge

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

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earing a bear costume and growing a “playoff lawn” are just two of the unique ways Blackhawks fans in the Niles and Park Ridge areas are showing support during the Stanley

Cup finals.

“We have a guy in a bear costume that goes around the bar during games,” says Lukas Rojek, manager at Play Book Sports Bar, 6913 N Milwaukee Ave.“Eddie Da Bear” roams the bar decked out in a Blackhawks jersey and wristbands during games and fuels the already

intense team spirit among the bar’s regulars.When asked the identity of Play Book’s resident hockey loving bear, Rojek would admit only that it’s one of the bar’s staff.

“It’s a secret,” he said.

But it’s no secret that diehard See BLACKHAWKS, page 3

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News

Thunderstorms pass through area without incident

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

The thunderstorms that passed over Niles and Park Ridge were nothing compared to April’s flooding.

“We have less than a half inch of rain and very little wind. Other than some minor residential flooding, we had nothing major happen. It wasn’t like April,” said Wayne Zingsheim, director of public works for Park Ridge.

Zingsheim was referring to the April rainfall that made the Des Plaines River flood over its banks and sending a torrent of water that overflowed Park Ridge basements and streets.

Officials said the Niles area also said there was practically no damage after the storms passed.

“We had one tree hit by lighting on the 7100 block of Cleveland that we had to cut down. That was the only damage we had reported after the storm,” said Fred Braun, superintendent of public works for Niles.

The National Weather Service announced June 12 that storms were expected to develop rapidly in southern Iowa and move across northern Illinois into Indiana. The

NWS predicted severe storms that could cause tornadoes, baseball-size hail and damaging winds in excess of 75 mph.

Because of this, Niles police issued an alert to residents asking them to secure all loose items like garbage cans, lids, etc that were outside before the storms hit and to make sure they had a flashlight with fresh batteries ready.

The severe thunderstorm watch was in effect until 1 a.m. for Cook, DuPage and other Chicago area counties. But by 9 p.m. most of the storm activity was around south of Joliet and northeastern Indiana.The Niles area only experienced bursts of heavy rain and scattered lightning storms that were nothing compared to April’s flooding. However as of press time a flood warning was in effect for the Chicagoland area until 10:20 p.m. due to minor flooding at Thorn Creek, a tributary of the Little Calumet River that travels through Will and Cook counties.

Additionally inbound and outbound flights at O’Hare International Airport were delayed 60 to 90 minutes, and airlines canceled over 360 flights due to the June 12 storms.

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The Leaning Tower of Niles as the final flickers of lightning died down around 9:20

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PHOTOS BY ALEX HERNANDEZ/STAFF REPORTER

Chris Kuna, Anna Los and Eddie the Bear cheer on the Blackhawks at Play Book Sports Bar.

BLACKHAWKS Continued from page 1 hockey fans braved severe weather advisories June 12 to watch the first game of the Stanley Cup finals between the Blackhawks and Bruins at Play Book.The rain and thunder outside were a distant echo compared to the gasps and cheers inside the packed sports bar.Vivid flashes of lightning barely registered to fans glued to the game on the bar’s TVs. “The Hawks are going to murder the Bruins,” said George Sharlatos during game one.

“I swore that I’d boycott this season after the lockout, but once the Hawks started playing again, I couldn’t resist watching every game.”

He and his girlfriend Patty Limperis have been devotedly watching every Blackhawks game since the return of the NHL at Play Books. Limperis even says she has a lucky seat in the bar.

“When I sit in the seat, they win.When I don’t, they lose,” she said.A little rain wasn’t going

to keep them or any other the other Hawks fans from heading out to support their team.

“I think the Hawks will win the series. No question,” said Play Book server Natalie Dobrzanski, who bet friends the Hawks would win the Cup. That night, the Blackhawks claimed a 4-3 victory after a nailbiting triple overtime, one of the longest games in the history of the Stanley Cup Finals.The Bruins tied the series with a 2-1 overtime victory Saturday night.

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fever in the northwest suburbs also resulted in a “playoff lawn” in Park Ridge. Blackhawks fan Frank Miller decided to let his grass grow in solidarity with the Blackhawks until the Stanley Cup Finals are over.

A fresh take on the playoff beard superstition, he just let his lawn grow until the grass was about 20 inches high. Miller came to this decision while he was cleaning the mess April’s flooding did to the inside of his home.

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Eddie the Bear poses with Adam Stephan and Tena Youkhanis.

his list of priorities, so he put a sign on his lawn that read,“Won’t cut until Hawks win cup!”

It was then that Park Ridge officials sent Miller letters asking him to cut his lawn. Miller ignored these requests, which led to the city hiring a contractor to cut Miller’s “playoff lawn” before the finals were decided.

“He was in violation of the city ordinance.We sent him a notice of violation and gave him a week to cut it.After he didn’t, we sent someone to cut it,” said Park Ridge Environmental Health Officer Tim Schwarz.

In the city of Park Ridge, the

height of a lawn’s grass can be no more than 8 inches.

The city considered the lawn a health risk as the length of grass could be a potential breeding ground for mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus. Schwarz said Miller would be charged for the cutting but did not say if he thought the shorter grass would hurt the Blackhawk’s chances of bringing home the Stanley Cup.

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Police Blotter

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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Morton Grove, Niles, and Park Ridge Police Departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

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Sergio E. Estrada, 26, of the 9400 block of N. Oak, Des Plaines, was arrested June 6 at the intersection of Greenleaf & Ozanam for No Valid License.

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Paul M. Cushing, 46, of the 1400 block of W.Winnemac, Chicago, was arrested June 7 on the 9000 block of Milwaukee for Suspended License.

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A 16 year old from Niles was arrested June 7 on the 7600 block of Milwaukee for Domestic Battery.

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Kyoung J. Back, 43, of the 9000 block of Kenton, Skokie, was arrested June 7 on the 9000 block of Golf for two counts of DUI.

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Ewelina Loch, 23, of the 210 block of N. Dryden Pl, Arlington Heights, was arrested June 8 on the 8900 block of Milwaukee for Suspended License.

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Michelle A. Ortac, 48, of the 7500 block of Lyons, Morton Grove, was arrested June 9 at the intersection of Touhy and Lehigh for DUI.

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Angelo QuintanaValenzuela, 49, of the 916 Dundee Rd, Northbrook, was arrested June 10 on the 5700 block of Touhy for No Valid License.

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Kevin D. Slewo, 21, of the 9200 block of Washington, Morton Grove, was arrested June 10 on the 8000 block of Lyons for two counts of Burglary to Vehicle.

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Juan Caro, 47, of the 1600 block of S. 57th Ct, Cicero, was arrested June 11 on the 6900 block of Caldwell for No Valid License.

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on the 9400 block of Bay Colony, Des Plaines for Residential Burglary.

Alex Herrera, 17, of the 600 block of Nelson, Des Plaines, was arrested June 5 on the 7000 block of Summit, Darien, for Residential Burglary.

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Manuel Rocano, 32, of the 6400 block of N. Oakley, Chicago, was arrested June 5 at the intersection of Sibley & Overhill for No Valid DL and Unsecured Load.

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Gomez-Guerrero, 46, 13 Jose of the 3900 block of W. Diversey, Chicago, was arrested June 5 at the intersection of Cumberland & Belle Plaine for No Valid DL, No Valid Insurance and Speeding.

Noel Beluso, 17, of the 9400 block of Bay Colony, Des Plaines, was arrested June 4

Juan Banos, 47, of the 500 block of E. Thacker, Des Plaines, was arrested June 5 at the

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intersection of Oakton & Knight for Disobeyed Traffic Control Device, No Valid Insurance, No Valid DL. Camacho-Vera, 15 Jesus 23, of the 400 block of Monmouth, Aurora, was arrested June 7 at the intersection of Touhy & Home for Speeding and No Valid DL. A 15 yr old of Park Ridge was arrested June 6 on 1600 block of S. Ashland for Criminal Trespass to Real Property.

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15 yr old of Park Ridge 17 Awas arrested June 6 on 1600 block of S. Ashland for Criminal Trespass to Real Property.

Sliwicki, 17, of the 18 Michael 300 block of Michael John, Park Ridge, was arrested June 6 at the intersection of Arrested at Oakton & Prospect for Theft and Zero Tolerance.

Karr, 17, of the 19 Nicholas 200 block of Berry Pkwy., Park Ridge, was arrested June 6 at the intersection of Prospect & Oakton for Theft and Zero Tolerance.

Nishith P. Patel, 46, of the 9600 block of Golf Terrace, Des Plaines, was arrested June 7 on the 200 block of S. Vine for two counts of Harassment by Telephone.

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Jesse Roa, 24, of the 2300 block of N. Central, Chicago, was arrested June 9 at the intersection of Busse & Miner for DUI, Revoked DL, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, No Valid Insurance, Aggravated DUI.

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Miroslaw Dudz, 55, of Schiller Park was arrested June 11 for Retail Theft.

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Kashmiere M. Mosley, 19, of Chicago was arrested June 9 for No Valid DL.

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Eduardo I. Tovar-Ceja, 21, of Glenview was arrested June 9 for No Valid DL.

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Aldo E. Chavez, 24, of Niles was arrested June 8 for No Valid DL.

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Patrick K. Zelazko, 19, of Lincolnwood was arrested June 8 for Possession of Cannabis.

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Johnson Jado, 58, of Skokie was arrested June 7 for Possession of Cannabis.

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Edilberto Perez-Jimenez, 36, of Chicago was arrested June 7 for No Valid DL.

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Glenview man dies after June 12 motorcycle crash

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

A Glenview man was killed and westbound traffic near the intersection of Golf Road and Shermer Road was closed due to an accident involving a motorcycle during the morning rush hour June 12.

Carl Robello, 24, of Glenview, was headed east on Golf Road when he lost control of his motorcycle near Oleander Avenue around 4 a.m.

Robello hit the curb of the street with his bike and then hit a utility pole. Police say they found Robello next

News Briefs North students to get real world experience The Illinois Science and Technology Institute chose Niles North High School as a partner school for the Research & Development STEM Learning Exchange.The program is part of Illinois Pathways, a $10.3 million initiative launched by the State of Illinois to better prepare students to compete in the global economy.The program will allow students to participate in industrysponsored challenges that enable real-world research experiences.The Exchange will also implement a virtual mentormatching program for students to engage with an industry or university mentor around an authentic research experience.

D64 to start phasing in Chromebooks The first batch of Chromebooks for District 64 has been purchased.The district has spent $189, 630 on 675 netbooks that will be phased in next school year.

District 63 to begin contract negotiations The four unions that representing employees in District 63 are gearing up for negotiations as their contracts expire at the end of the month.

School officials have said they want shorter contracts due to pension issues.

Village of Niles to upgrade website Residents of Niles will soon be able to pay bills, apply for garage sale permits and register for programs online. On May 28 the village board approved $64,920 to be used to redesign the village website. CivicPlus

was chosen after the village announced it was seeking a design firm because it has experience creating websites for other suburban Chicago municipalities and fit the village’s budget. CivicPlus will analyze the village’s needs and then create the new website, train village staff in its operation and provide technical support.

D207 teachers say they are ‘overwhelmed’ A report by Community Matters, a consultant that District 207 hired released a report that said district staff feels they are “overwhelmed” by the pressure to perform.

This report also concluded that cyber-bullying and other forms of electronic harassment in the district mirrors a growing trend in schools across the country.

The report comes on the heels of the hazing allegations that a former Maine West High School coach is at the center of. According to the report, students also “recognized there exists an undercurrent of pervasive meanness among students” based on prejudice toward physical, cultural and other differences. District staff says that because they feel “overwhelmed” they have less time to be in the places such as hallways and cafeterias, bullying and hazing are likely to occur.

Following incident in Morton Grove On June 9 at approximately 7:45 pm, an 11-year-old girl reported being followed by a dark colored Ford Transit type cargo van. The incident occurred in the area of Dempster and School.

Initial investigative efforts

to the utility pole, but that his motorcycle continued eastbound down Golf Road for a few blocks before finally stopping.

Morton Grove Police Cmdr. Paul Yaras said the preliminary investigation shows that Robello may have been under the inf luence of

by the Morton Grove Police Department indicate that the van pulled into the path of the girl as she was walking near an alley. She changed directions and the vehicle then changed directions, following her as she ran down Dempster and hid.The girl was able to get assistance from adults as the van left the area travelling west on Dempster.

Niles residents can now purchase car stickers In addition to their regular business hours (8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday) the Village’s Finance Department, 1000 Civic Center Drive, will also be open on two Saturdays (June 22 and June 29) from 8:30 a.m. until 12:00 noon for residents to purchase their vehicle stickers.

Vehicle stickers are valid from July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014 and can be purchased by mail, in person or at local currency exchanges. Reduced rates are available to senior citizens age 62 or older who purchase their stickers by June 30th.

For more information, please call the Niles Administration Building (847) 588-8000.

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alcohol while driving. He was in serious condition after the crash and received treatment at Lutheran General Hospital’s Surgical Intensive Care Unit. Robello died from his injuries around 1:30 a.m. June 13.

East and west bound traffic on Golf Road, between

Washington Road and Shermer Road, was closed between 4 and 10:30 a.m. the day of the accident while police investigated the scene.

Authorities say they believe that Robello may have been leaving from a bar with a 4 a.m. liquor license, but this has not been confirmed.

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Police arrest 3 teens for home burglaries The three teens, wearing hoodies and black masks, were reportedly in the Police arrested three middle of the burglary, with one already inside teenagers allegedly the home, when the linked to a recent owner walked in.

Park Ridge burglary.

Once the owner Two 17 year olds, spotted them they Noel Beluso and fled the scene before Alex Herrera, both they could take of Des Plaines, were anything. arrested and charged The owner says with burglary.Beluso, Beluso that the teen was of the 9400 block of able to get in Bay Colony Drive, via an unlocked was arrested June backdoor.

4, while Herrera, Park Ridge Police of the 600 block of Deputy Chief Lou Nelson Street, and Jogmen said that the 16-year-old were detectives found arrested June 5. information that led Additionally a Herrera to the teens’ arrest 16-year-old from Des but would not clarify Plaines who is being charged as a juvenile was further.

He also said that the also arrested.

Police say the teens teenagers are not believed allegedly tried to burglarize to have taken part in other a home on the 700 block burglaries at this time, but of South Chester Avenue on that the investigation is ongoing.

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By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

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‘Playoff lawn’ helps Park Ridge man’s sick friend

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

The Park Ridge man who made headlines for refusing to cut his lawn has extended an olive branch to the mayor to help raise money for a friend battling a rare disease.

After having it cut by the city, Blackhawks fan Frank Miller, 44, has once again started to grow his “playoff lawn” in defiance of the Park Ridge ordinance that states lawns can’t be taller than 8 inches. Previously, Park Ridge officials hired a contractor to cut Miller’s lawn, arguing that it was a potential breeding ground for mosquitoes carrying the West Nile virus. The city also said it would be charging Miller for the cost of cutting his lawn.

Since then, there has been an outpouring of support for Miller as the Blackhawks compete in the Stanley Cup Finals. Miller says that when he puts the “Won’t cut until Hawks win cup!” sign on his lawn, he hears a steady stream of cars honking their horns in support.

“That’s awesome what Frank did,” said Jay McClowd, 53, of

Alberta, Canada. McClowd is a Hawks fan who heard about Miller’s lawn bill through the news. He contacted The Bugle to ask if there was a way he could help pay the lawn bill the city of Park Ridge sent Miller.

“It’s crazy; I can’t believe it,” said Miller.

After realizing the kind of attention his lawn is getting, Miller says he started to think about how he could use this publicity to help someone. He decided to start setting up a St. Baldrick’s type fundraiser with his lawn to raise money for his friend Richard Szorc.

Szorc, 44, is the assistant superintendent for the Chicago water department and lives in the Norwood Park neighborhood with his wife and two kids. He is suffering from Transverse Myelitis, a neurological condition that inflames the spinal cord, and Neurosarcoidosis, a complication of sarcoidosis in which inflammation occurs in the brain, spinal cord and other areas of the nervous system.

“We’re both a couple of comedians, and we got a real kick out of each other growing

up,” said Miller of his friendship with Szorc. The two men grew up together and were part of St Patrick High School’s graduating class of 1986. Miller had not seen his friend in a few years but had heard that he was going through some problems.

Recently while riding bikes with his family, Miller reconnected with Szorc and was stunned to see his friend using a combination rolling walker/ wheelchair to walk around the park.

“Richie was sitting on the bench at his kid’s ball game. I didn’t recognize him at first, I hadn’t seen him in a few years, and we didn’t have each other’s numbers,” said Miller.

Soon though, Szorc recognized Miller and walked over to say hi and catch up. Szorc told Miller he was going through some bad times and in tears told Miller he had been bedridden for months and was happy to finally be able to attend his son’s game.

“It’s like no time passed at all,” said Mary Beth Szorc, 40. She says the two men picked up their See LAWN, page 21

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Frank Miller, 44, of Park Ridge plans to use his “playoff lawn” to help raise money for a friend battling a rare disease.

Voyager wins major IPA awards

By Jonathan Samples Staff Reporter

The Bugle/Enterprise/Sentinel newspapers were big winners during the Illinois Press Association’s 2013 Convention on June 13 and 14 in Springfield, winning a slew of advertising and editorial awards.

Voyager Media Publications Advertising Manager Patrick Ryan took home the 2012 Advertising Sales Manager of the Year award for his work selling display ads and managing the Voyager sales staff.

“It was a great honor to win the award,” Ryan said.“It’s more than an individual award; it’s a team award. Without my team, I wouldn’t have won anything.”

Voyager Media Publications – which include the Bugle, Enterprise and Sentinel newspapers -- has won the award back to back. General Manager Michael James won the award in 2011.

The Voyager Media Publications editorial staff also won several awards.

Assistant Editor Jonathan Samples won a first-place award and honorable mention for single-page design.

The staff of the Shorewood Sentinel also won a third place award for single page design.

Sports Editor Scott Taylor and sports reporter Mark Gregory won a first-place award for the sports section. Taylor also won third place awards for a sports column and sports photo.

Bugle reporter Laura Katauskas won third place

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Patrick Ryan (left) receives award for Advertising Sales Manager of the Year from IPA Executive Director Dennis DeRossett.

in the Robert M. Cole Award for best school board coverage.

The Voyager Media Publications advertising staff won first place in the category of best community focus special section for the “Enterprise 125th Anniversary Edition.”

Ryan Beavers won a first-place award for best rich media online ad and an honorable mention for best ad less than a full page. Caroline Frusher won third place for best holiday ad and received an honorable mention for best full color ad.

Creative Director Andrew Samaan won a secondplace award for best house ad and honorable mentions for best rich media online ad.

ForuM Guest Columnist

Government should take doctor’s oath

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he Doctor’s Oath is to “First, Do No Harm”.

That is: don’t make it worse.This should be every decision maker’s motto. Right now in our country we have government waste, bad taxation, and confused goals.There is a movement calling for term limits so as to bring in a new generation and new thinking. Is this a good thing or will it cause more harm?

I don’t accept our pop culture approach to life. Everything young or new is fresh and exciting and everything old is trash. Age and experience matter and our “gray hairs” have experienced a lot.That doesn’t make them automatically wise, since many of them seem never to learn from their experiences.Yet, doing something for a quarter of a century or more counts.

A long tenure can be good or bad. Have they contributed to the problem or helped resolve

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it? To determine that we need to understand our goal and go beyond the poorly defined “good government” that we all want. What is good government?

My definition is a government that remains within its charter/ Constitution/contract and carries out its assigned duties in a transparent, objective manner for the least cost possible. At the federal level America has a Constitution.

We currently have a government that is much bigger and more involved than the Constitution allows.

A Constitution or municipal charter is a government contract.

In America our governments govern through and by the consent of the governed. Do you feel like that is true at the federal, state or local level?

A contract tells each party what they are supposed to do See DUBIEL, page 23

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Community Notes

News Golf Mill Hosts Teen Lock-In

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Oakton president receives advocacy award The Illinois Community College Trustees Association (ICCTA) honored Oakton Community College President Margaret B. Lee, Ph.D. with its 2013 Advocacy Award at a special banquet held June 7 in Chicago.The award is presented to individuals who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in supporting the needs of students and the Illinois community college system.

According to ICCTA officials, Lee was selected as the recipient this year for Lee her commitment to educational opportunities. Under her leadership, Oakton has partnered with Northern Illinois University to offer a bachelor’s degree for first responders, offered tuition waivers for recently unemployed workers and created the University of IllinoisOakton Pathway to the Bachelor’s Degree.

Lee also donated her 2011 pay raise to create a Student Relief Fund.

Niles hosts Romanian Fest From June 14 through the 16 Niles residents celebrated a parade of folkloric costumes, central European live music and dancing, a soccer tournament and a variety of food that celebrated Romanian Culture.The festival was being held at 7777 N. Caldwell, Niles.

Holiday DUI mobilization The Morton Grove Police Department would like to announce the upcoming DUI Mobilization for the Independence Day Holiday.This will take place between June 28 and July 7, 2013. In conjunction with the Illinois Department of Transportation’s Division of Traffic Safety, the Morton Grove Police Department will be out in force making sure impaired drivers are off the road. Drivers who had been drinking kill thousands each year.

The Morton Grove Police Department has a zero tolerance for impaired drivers.

If we catch you, we will arrest you.

Confusion over FEMA registration

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The Niles Teen Center and Golf Mill hosted 6th annual “Night in the Mall” lock in party from June 8 to June 9 at Golf Mill Shopping Center. An overnight event where Teens spent a night locked inside of the mall playing games, taking part in relay races, dancing, enjoying snacks, watching movies and enjoying free giveaways! This year 75 teens attended the event and each teen went home with a goody bag full of treats, a ticket to Brookfield Zoo and Dinosaurs Alive and mall retailer coupons. Sponsors who helped make the event a great success were: Coca Cola, McDonalds, SbarroItalian Eatery, Shop N Save Market and Subway.

This years honorees will include Jerry Harkness, former all-American for the 1963 NCAA Basketball Champion Loyola University Ramblers, who will be receiving the Muhammad Ali Athlete Award; Sun Times Entertainment Columnist Bill Zwecker, receiving the Irv Kupcinet Media Award;Tom Kleinschmidt, the men’s head basketball coach at Gordon Tech, receiving the Ray Meyer Coach Award; Jim Coyne, Business Manager of Plumber’s Local 130, receiving the Bill Hogan, Sr. Labor Award; Karl Riehn, owner of Riehn Insurance, receiving the Harry Kempf Business Award; Dave Solon, President of Solon Automotive, receiving the Jerry Gleason Achievement Award and George Zehak, Vice-President of the Chicago Dental Society, will receive the Marshall Smulson Humanitarium Award.

Niles student makes Loyola Universty’s dean list Kendrrick Reme, of Niles, was named to the Dean’s List at Loyola University’s College of Arts and Sciences for the 201213 scholastic year.

Ed Kelly Sports Foundation to host awards dinner in Niles

Park Ridge police partner with Lutheran General

The awards will be held June 24 at the White Eagle Restaurant & Banquet Hall in Niles. For nearly 40 years the Ed Kelly Sports Foundation has sponsored the Giant Awards Dinner and given hundreds of thousands of dollars to Chicago area charities. More than a quarter of a million children and adults have participated in Ed Kelly Sports Program events.

The Park Ridge Police Department, in partnership with Lutheran General Hospital, will host the third PACT ( Police -And-Community-Together) Area One Town Hall Meeting on June 25.This meeting, facilitated by Beat Team Leader Officer Matt McGannon will focus on recent criminal activity in the area and local traffic issues.The meeting will also provide

residents with an opportunity to voice their concerns and allow the Park Ridge Police Department, and LGH Public Safety, to outline their response strategies.The event will take place at Lutheran General Hospital, 1675 W. Dempster, in the Olson Auditorium.The auditorium is located behind Yacktman Pavilion.The meeting will start at 6:30 p.m. and is expected to end at 8:00 p.m. Lutheran General Hospital will provide light refreshments and free parking in the main garage located in front of the hospital for those attending the meeting.The main garage is most easily accessed from Luther Lane.The meeting is targeted towards those residents and business owners who reside or work in the department’s northern most police beat, area 1, but is open to everyone.To find out which beat you live in, go to www. parkridgepolice.org.

Niles Republicans to host CEO of Reboot Illinois The Niles Township Regular Republican Organization (NTRRO) will host Madeleine Doubek, CEO of Reboot Illinois, at their office located at 8010 Lowell Avenue in Skokie on June 25th at 7:30 pm.You may remember Ms. Doubek as the former Executive Editor of the Daily Herald Newspapers. Reboot Illinois is a non-partisan organization that serves to encourage and inform citizens about improving the economy and jobs, repairing the State’s finances and debt, improving the quality of public schools, and increasing government accountability and transparency. Further information is available at: www. rebootillinois.com.

After the spring storms and flooding that took place between April 16 and May 5, many affected residents have spoken to representatives from insurance companies and state and local agencies about disaster assistance and may be under the mistaken impression they have registered with FEMA. The way to know for sure that you have registered with FEMA is if you have been assigned a nine-digit Registration Identification Number, which verifies your registration status.

Following are the several ways of registering for FEMA disaster assistance: * Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-6213362 or (TTY) 800-462-7585 * For those who use 711 Relay or Video Relay Services, call 800-6213362 * Online at www.disasterassistance. gov * Via web-enabled phone at m.fema. gov The toll-free numbers operate from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. Multilingual phone operators are available on the FEMA helpline. Choose Option 2 for Spanish and Option 3 for other languages.

The deadline to register for FEMA disaster assistance is July 9.

Police discover 100 lbs. of pot in recycling bin Evanston police found 100 pounds of pot with a street value of more than $100,000 in a recycling bin June 8. A citizen reported discovering “suspicious items” in a recycling container in the 1000 block of Brown Avenue which police later recovered as nine packaged blocks of marijuana.

Police are investigating where the pot may have come from and where it was possibly headed.

Park Ridge lukewarm over flood plan sharing Park Ridge officials won’t offer residents a flood control cost-sharing program like some neighboring communities do. City aldermen have been discussing whether to begin splitting the cost with residents, who want to undertake flood mitigation projects.The idea has been debated periodically since at least 2009 at present it not been adopted in any form.

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28 Ulster, for one 30 Indicate indifference 33 Printers’ primary colors 34 Debt-laden fin. deal

Down 35 Derisive call 36 Pep rally climax, perhaps 37 Transfer consequence, familiarly 38 Wood used in bows 39 Grinds 40 Auto club recommendation 41 It’s for the dogs 43 Trig. function 44 Like some prescription lenses 45 Took after 50 Establish firmly 52 __ Zion Church 53 Soprano Marton 54 Milne tyke 55 Hippie era swinger?

58 Heel in a bakery 59 Life-support system?

60 Paris’s Pont __ Arts 61 Mona Lisa Vito in “My Cousin Vinny,” for one

1 Improved, perhaps, as a road 2 Mark Yom Kippur 3 Letter-shaped workbench groove 4 School subj. for an au pair 5 Seuss hallmark 6 Big ox, say 7 Au courant 8 Copier tray size: Abbr.

9 Adriatic vacation destination 10 Coming into view 11 Chicken option 12 Two-wheeled carriage with a folding hood 13 Easy 14 Forest dweller with a cap 22 Ref. work 24 “Everybody Loves __”: Johnny Cash album 25 Sovereign euphemism 29 37-Across rentals 30 Like a prime candidate for disillusionment 31 Duffer’s dream

32 Mars and Mercury 33 Mint family plant 36 Eleventh-hour panic 37 “The Horse Fair” artist Bonheur 39 String in a preschool class?

40 Subterranean rodent 42 Narrow waterway: Abbr.

43 Fluffy clouds 46 Colorful talker 47 Style, as hair into a bouffant 48 Crusader’s targets 49 Kierkegaard et al.

51 Butler’s estate, for a time 56 __ Bund: Swiss newspaper 57 Pewter component

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Horoscopes When someone asks you to put it on the line, they don’t expect you to get out the clothespins and laundry. Be honest with yourself - and others - in the week to come. Don’t beat around the bush.

During the first half of the week, your decision-making skills are at their best, especially when dealing with finances. Be sure to get the best of everything; quality should not be confused with quantity.

In the week to come, you could realize that it’s not what you look at, but what you see that is important.

Accept every opportunity to better yourself, even if it is dressed up and disguised as hard work.

You might be partial to material success, but are willing to get in touch with your spiritual side in your free time. There may be some things going on behind the scenes that will work out in your favor this week.

This week, events or friends could encourage you. Someone could offer you an incentive to begin a new study, join a team sports program or travel. Every opportunity contains a hidden benefit.

Speak gently. Develop the habit of speaking calmly and other people will begin to listen to what you say. During the week ahead, you can improve your reputation and engender good will through teamwork.

Some people are proud of good housekeeping, but you might take pride in good heart-keeping. In the week ahead, put your best efforts into mending fences and head off misunderstandings in advance.

Play to your strengths.

The more you stretch mental and physical muscles, the stronger you will be. You may earn respect for insisting upon ethical and responsible behavior in the upcoming week.

Tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth and you won’t need to remember stories. The upcoming week provides opportunities to clear the air and put relationships back on track.

You might be wise to remember in the week ahead that it is often better to cross the line than to sign the dotted one. Just because everything is going well does not mean you can let down your guard

Make hay while the sun shines. In the early part of the week, you will be luckier and more content than usual and may have opportunities to express your creative talents or enjoy family entertainments.

An insight can incite a riot of thought. You might be tempted to take impulsive action at the drop of a hat in the week ahead, but by remaining calm, cool, and collected you can honor commitments, too.

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Previous puzzle’s answers

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Jumbles: • GASSY • KHAKI • POTENT • BANANA

Answer:

What she did to keep her hands soft -- NOTHING

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INSIDE: Oakton’s Walsh tabbed a NJCAA Baseball Division II All-American, page 12; NASCAR’s Leffler dies, page 16

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Hannon heads all-area team

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

For the past few seasons, the Minooka boys volleyball team has grown into a perennial state power house.

And for the past two seasons, setter Phil Hannon has been the person making the team go.

This season, Hannon posted 881 assists to help lead Minooka to a 36-3 record. The Indians lost only twice to Illinois teams, both coming to state runner-up Lincoln-Way North.

“It was a lot of fun,” Hannon said.“I have never had a team with so many hitting options. After my junior year, I was wondering who would be my main option and it turned out there was no main option. I could spread it around depending on who was on and where I was on the court.

It made it a lot easier for me to play. Most people think the setter doesn’t get too excited when the ball goes down and they think the hitters get all the excitement, but when I see a ball go down, I know I was a part of that.”

For his efforts, Hannon is the 2013 Voyager Media Boys Volleyball Player of the Year.

“I wasn’t expecting to be recognized too much because I am just the setter on a team with these massive hitters everyone is talking about,” Hannon said.

“But, I guess it feels pretty good to be the leader of that and be recognized for it. Other coaches would tell me and tell our coach they didn’t know how we would be without a good setter, so I guess I am almost compared to the quarterback. I just feed the other players and hope they do what they can with the ball.”

While his main duties were as the setter, Hannon took pride on being a multi-dimensional player, adding to the team defense when

he could.

This season, he posted 50 digs and 69 blocks, the third-best block total on the team.

“Since I had all the options, I didn’t have to make my sets exactly perfect. Because of that, I could focus on defense and helping the team there,” Hannon said. “My defense lacked the last two years and I worked hard on that. When I got a block, it felt great. A lot of teams would overpass and not expect a 5-11, 6-foot setter to jump up and block them. It was so much fun blocking kids that were way bigger than me.”

While the Indians are losing a lot of offensive firepower from this year’s team, coach Janel Grzetich said it will be tough to replace a setter like Hannon.

“It will be extremely difficult to replace him,” she said. “Not only does the setter have to have unbelievable hands, but has to be able to read blockers and make a split-second decision if a pass is slightly off, which hitter do I go to in which rotation. It is very difficult and he makes it look easy.”

Hannon will attend Southern Illinois University-Carbondale next season and will play volleyball for the club team, but not for the university team, instead focusing on his education.

He plans to major in aviation or music.

“If I was a full-time athlete and a full-time student, I don’t know how I would be in school,” he said.

The rest of the members on the Voyager Media All-Area team are:

DOUG AREMKA Plainfield North junior totaled See ALL-AREA, page 13

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Phil Hannon is the Voyager Media Boys Volleyball Player of the Year.

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Sports ALL-AREA Continued from page 11 168 kills and 73 blocks, with a hitting percentage of .460.

“Doug is one of the top middle players in the area,” North coach Kevin Vesper said. “Sixty-one percent of the sets he received were put down as a kill, which is an incredible stat. He is also a strong leader on and off the court. His senior year should only get better.”

GILIUS BLINSTRUBAS Blinstrubas, a senior from Downers North, missed 10 matches this season due to bursitis in his foot, which flared up and caused him a lot of pain.

And the Trojans definitely missed his presence.They went 19-7 with him in the lineup, and 3-7 without him. Nonetheless, Blinstrubas put down 216 kills and served at 89 percent, both team highs. He added 28 blocks, 31 aces and 104 digs. Blinstrubas will be playing collegiate volleyball at Sienna Heights (Mich.).

“To be recruited no matter what level is pretty significant,” said Downers North coach Mark Wasik.“He was our go-to guy. He’s a consistent all-around player and played six rotations for us.”

DAVID DEMARCO DeMarco was the heart and soul of Downers South’s state championship club. No matter where the ball happened to be on DGS’ side of the court, DeMarco managed to get to it. DeMarco totaled 404 digs and had 17 aces.

He and Nick Timreck will be teammates on the Dominican University’s fledgling volleyball team in 2014.

“We wanted the ball to kind of go to David’s direction so we could dig it,” Downers South coach Kurt Steuer said. “David is a vocal and emotional guy; he learned to control that emotional aspect. They (DeMarco and Tyler Kaczmarek) just knew where each other were going to be and who was going to get the ball.

He’s definitely going to be missed in the back row and the guys will miss him.”

ANDRE FLORES A senior from Plainfield East, Flores guiding the Bengals to a regional title. He finished the

year with 144 kills, 97 aces, 168 digs and 174 assists.

“This last offseason he worked his butt off,” Vergo said of Flores.

“In the last match against Bolingbrook and tonight, he showed that he wants this. He wants to put the team on his shoulders. He is on a level on his own right now.”

ELI GELFAND N a m e d to the CSL South AllC o n fe re n c e squad, Niles W e s t ’ s G e l f a n d appeared to have the best chemistry with the team’s setter, Jordan Moy, on the team, according to coach Drew Roche.

Gelfand netted 236 kills, 33 total

blocks, 60 digs and 24 aces, for the Wolves, who advanced to the regional title game.

“Eli wound up being our top hitter this year, and I think he was our go-to player,” Roche said. “He probably had the best approach and the best swing on our team, and it shows. He has a strong jump-serve. He’s got to work on his all-around game.”

JAMES HILL A senior from Plainfield South, Hill finished the year with 189 kills.

“He was instrumental in winning our first round regional game against Lockport,” Plainfield South coach Robert Majka said.

“When we needed a kill we would tell our setters to set it high and watch him jump. He has incredible vertical. He would jump so high that he would be

THE BUGLE JUNE 20, 2013 over their blockers as he was swinging. If we would have utilized him more in certain situations we would have had a few more wins.”

STEVEN LENDY N o t r e Dame coach Patrick Cole says Lendy, a junior, is the first player he’s ever had where all-state is a definite consideration going forward.

Lendy registered team-bests in kills (286), digs (133), aces (34), and had 35 total blocks along with a .389 hitting percentage (third on the team). Lendy had 10 matches in which he posted at least 10 kills.

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rapidly,” Cole said. “He gave us a lot this year and we’re expecting more from him next year. He’s got a work ethic that’s incredible. I’ve seen very few people motivated like he is.”

BRIAN LYMAN Joliet West junior was a standout for the Tigers, posting 351 kills, 133 digs, 60 blocks and 37 aces.

“Brian is a three-year starter for us and was our go-to attacker and leader this season,” said West coach Jason Herrmann.“He lead us in kills and aces and has become a premier outside hitter in our area. As I look forward to next season I am excited to see how Brian can lead us to the next level within the SWSC Conference.”

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Sports

Oakton’s Walsh tabbed an All-American The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) recently named Oakton Community College sophomore outfielder Joe Walsh (Palatine) to its 2013 Division II Baseball All-American First Team. Walsh was one of only 12 players in the nation to be designated to this prestigious squad.

Walsh batted .412, boasted 51 runs batted in, smacked seven home runs, and led NJCAA Division II in doubles (26).

“I’m so proud of Joe,” said Bill Fratto, Oakton’s head baseball coach. “He had a tremendous season for us and is very deserving of this honor.Many NCAA Division I teams are expressing an interest in him and it just goes to show that hard work pays off.”

This is not the first major award he has received this year for the Raiders.The NJCAA also honored Walsh as its Division II Region IV All-North Central District Baseball Player of the Year and the Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference selected him to its All-Conference Baseball First Team.

Photo courtesy of Cakton Community College

Oakton’s Joe Walsh made the 2013 NJCAA Division II All-American First Team.

Sports ALL-AREA Continued from page 13

JORDAN MOY Niles West utilized a 5-1 system, and Moy ran the show for his team.

The junior piled up 764 assists with 152 digs (second on the team), and served at a 90.6 percentage with 21 aces.

“He definitely took a big step up from last year,” Roche said.

“He’s a good players and he’s got a lot of potential. He’s got to focus on some things that he probably never quite realized before that we tried to work (on) with him this year. Hopefully it clicks in the off-season.”

BROOKS NEVERLY The senior three-year starter was, in Downers North coach Mark Wasik’s words, “Probably one of the strongest, if not the strongest, libero I’ve ever seen. … His overall quickness, his ability to read opponents’ shots and keep rallies alive. He was probably our best and strongest player overall on the team.”

Next spring, Nevrly will team up with his former Downers South rivals, Nick Timreck and

David DeMarco, at Dominican University in River Grove, which is starting up a new Division III team. Nevrly had 418 digs, 24 aces and a 96.1 percent servereceive average, and added 38 assists.

MIKE O’NEILL Joliet Catholic senior posted 292 kills, 241 digs and 34 blocks this season for a Hilltopper team that advanced to the finals of the Joliet West Regional.

JORDAN PAWLICKI Pawlicki, a junior, came into his own this season for the state champion Mustangs. Pawlicki amassed an eye-popping 930 assists, and added 226 digs and 30 aces.“He took our offense and led it,”Steuer said.“He’s an athletic kid that gets to a lot of balls. He just made good decisions, ran our offense through our middles and could find the hot hitters, too.

He’s just a smart setter. He takes a look at matchups throughout the game and makes his decisions.”

MITCH PERNIAR Minooka junior showed what he could do this season, helping Minooka post a 36-3 record.

He posted 231 kills, 75 blocks and had 27 aces.

“He was an excellent right-side hitter and put up a strong block against other outside hitters,” said Minooka coach Janel Grzetich.

“As a left-handed hitter, his hard cross-court and line shots were difficult for opponents to block.”

TOM POZNANSKY Poznanski, a senior from Plainfield Central, finished the season with 238 kills, 26 aces, 126 digs and 57 blocks.

MATT SVETLECICH He posted a team-best 299 kills for the state-qualifying Minooka Indians. He added 75 blocks and 37 aces.

“He was a consistently strong hitter for us this year and he had an extremely good court sense,” said Grzetich.

NICK TIMRECK When Timreck got on a roll, he was virtually unstoppable, as Lincoln-Way North learned the hard way during the state championship match for Downers South. The 6-foot-6 senior banged down 235 kills and had 72 blocks and 61 digs.

“Everybody knew who he was around the area and the state,” Steuer said. “He’s a smart player in terms of shots, using tips and roll shots to put the ball where nobody was. He loves to get those big kills and it fires him up. He wants to celebrate with his teammates (after a kill); he thrives upon doing that. He just wanted it more and more and more each time.”

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One of the more powerful players in the area, Walker posted 177 kills and a teambest 135 blocks for Minooka.

Walker will play next season on McKendree University’s inaugural men’s volleyball team.

“He was a very powerful hitter and his leadership on the court was outstanding,” Grzetich said.

to sectionals, in kills (251) and passing percentage (2.42 on a 3-point scale) to go along with 142 digs, 14 solo blocks and 26 block-assists (second on the team), and 24 aces.

“The difference between last year and this year are tremendous,” said Maine South coach Gary Granell. “He came in at 6-8 this year and not only was he bigger, but he was better.”

NATE WOLF

SAWYER YEAZEL

Wolf, an all-CSL South pick from Maine South, has grown not only in height—he was 5-8 his freshman year; now he’s 6-8—but more important, he’s grown on the volleyball court. The Ball State recruit passed up his senior year on the basketball team, deciding to devote all his energies to volleyball. It paid off as he led Hawks, who advanced

The Benet senior, named ESCC Player of the Year this spring, was a three-year starter for the Redwings. He was second on the club with 173 kills and 138 digs, led the team with 32 aces and had 22 blocks with a 2.4 passing percentage on a 3-point scale.

“He’s an outstanding all-around player, and definitely one of our go-to guys,” Benet coach Amy Van Eekeren said.“He executes in the front row and back row really well. He’s a momentum player and really carries our team.”

Scott Taylor and Mike Sandrolini also contributed

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Nascar remembers Jason Leffler

By David Caraviello NASCAR.com

The NASCAR community was left stunned Wednesday night by the news that driver Jason Leffler had been killed in an accident during a sprint-car race in New Jersey.

Leffler, 37, died in a crash at Bridgeport Speedway, a fiveeighths mile high-banked dirt track in Swedesboro, N.J. He was pronounced dead shortly after 9 p.m. Eastern time, according to the Associated Press.

RETURN TO DIRT-RACING ROOTS EXCITED LEFFLER A native of Long Beach, Calif., Leffler has been a fixture at NASCAR’s national level since

1999.The two-time winner on the NASCAR Nationwide Series leaves behind a young son, Charlie.

“NASCAR extends its thoughts, prayers and deepest sympathies to the family of Jason Leffler who passed away earlier this evening,” NASCAR said in statement. “For more than a decade, Jason was a fierce competitor in our sport and he will be missed.”

According to local news reports from the area, Leffler had to be extricated from his vehicle and was taken by ambulance to a local trauma center, where he later died from his injuries. Bridgeport Speedway immediately suspended racing for the rest of the night after the accident occurred.

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Jason Leffler signs autographs for fans before a Nationwide race in 2011. Leffler, 37, died last week after an accident during a sprintcar race in New Jersey.

“I’m completely devastated to hear about Jason Leffler. It doesn’t seem real. Pray for his family tonight,” Nationwide Series driver Trevor Bayne wrote on Twitter, echoing the sentiments of many who knew the well-liked former U.S.Auto Club champion.

“Sitting here in disbelief,” veteran NASCAR driver Elliott Sadler wrote on Twitter.“All I can think about is Charlie. Prayers to

his little boy.”

Leffler made his first NASCAR start this season in Sunday’s Sprint Cup Series event at Pocono Raceway, where he finished 43rd. Although he competed at NASCAR’s top level for both Joe Gibbs Racing and Chip Ganassi, his best years came on the Nationwide tour, where he finished inside the top 10 in points five times. He won

Nationwide races for owners Gene Haas and Todd Braun, and also won a Camping World Truck Series event in 2003 for Jim Smith.

But Leffler’s roots were in the USAC ranks, where he won three midget titles to go along with a silver crown championship.

He returned to those roots this season, competing most of the year in a winged sprint car.

WEEKLY RACING UPDATE STANDINGS

BIFFLE WINS FORD’S 1,000th RACE Greg Biffle feels right at home at Michigan International Speedway.

He took the lead for good on a late restart and ran away from the field in the closing laps to win Sunday’s Quicken Loans 400. The No. 16 Ford driver won his second straight race here and the 19th of his career. Four of those victories have come at MIS. “It’s definitely a special day,” Biffle said after delivering Ford Motor Co. its 1,000th victory in NASCAR’s three national touring series. “Just super-excited for Ford and sure excited to be No. 1,000.”

The win secured Biffle a berth in the 2014 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race and moved him up a spot to eighth in the standings.

Second a week ago at Pocono, Biffle led the pack to the restart on lap 173 and outran Martin Truex Jr. to stay out front. He led a race-best 48 laps.

Owner Jack Roush’s operations center is in suburban Detroit and he considers MIS his home track. He was beaming almost as broadly as his driver.

“We expect to be at our best when we come to MIS and I am glad we could pull it off,” Roush said.

“I was a little nervous for a minute there, but I am glad it worked out and glad we could give Ford its 1,000th win.”

2012 Sprint Cup Series 1) Jimmie Johnson 538 2) Carl Edwards -31 3) Clint Bowyer - 49 4) Kevin Harvick -62 5) Matt Kenseth -82 6) Kyle Busch -86 7) Dale Earnhardt, Jr. - 91 8) Greg Biffle -95 9) Brad Keselowski -108 10) Tony Stewart -121 11) Paul Menard -123 12) Kasey Kahne -121

2013 Nationwide Series 1) Regan Smith 2) Sam Hornish, Jr 3) Justin Allgaier 4) Austin Dillon 5) Elliot Sadler

495 -58 -59 -67 -71

2013 Quicken Loans 400 finishers 1) Greg Biffle 2) Kevin Harvick 3) Martin Truex, Jr. 4) Kyle Busch 5) Tony Stewart 6) Matt Kenseth 7) Clint Bowyer 8) Carl Edwards 9) Joey Logano 10) Jeff Burton 11) Austin Dillon 12) Brad Keselowski 13) Danica Patrick 14) Paul Menard 15) Trevor Bayne 16) Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. 17) Aric Almirola 18) Ryan Newman 19) AJ Allmendinger 20) Juan Montoya

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Helping an employee understand the meaning of no Q. I have an employee that treats “no” as little more than a speed bump. He just goes faster and pretends I didn’t say anything.

Also, if I give him an inch on any policy, he figures the policy doesn’t even apply.

I have had repeated conversations where I point out the rules; he smiles and then does what he damn pleases. How do I get him to toe the line?

A. You are facing a typical managerial frustration.

Most people don’t like the word “no.” You will get your employee to toe the line when you stop talking and simply make it extremely painful to speed up as he cruises by posted limits.

The first time we learn to dislike the word “no” is when we are about 18 months old.

The reason we have dubbed this developmental phase the Terrible Twos is because parents generally are put through heck by their clever, stubborn toddler.

Unfortunately, the workplace is full of people whose parents never really figured out how to make them respect the word “no.” One of the best resources for effective management, ironically, is parenting books. Most problems you’ll run into as a manager are unresolved issues the parents of your employees didn’t handle well.

There are three styles of parenting, and managers often use only one of them. The first style is autocratic (You do what I say or I’ll spank you!), the second is permissive (Isn’t it cute you’re setting the cat’s tail on fire?), and the last is authoritative (I listen and understand but I have the final say).

Most of your employees were either parenting with autocratic parents (which makes people sneaky) or permissive parents (which makes people narcissistic).

The employees that were

U nfortunately,

the workplace is full of people whose parents never really figured out how to make them respect the word “no.”

Daneen Skube,

parenting with a balance of limits and consequences will never be your problem “children.”

Your specific employee clearly had parents of the permissive sort. He expects you’ll talk and talk and talk, and he can do whatever the heck he wants. If you want his respect, you need to stop talking and start acting.

Set up a private meeting and let him know you want to continue to have him on your team. Then hand him a list of behaviors that aren’t working with a list of concrete consequences that will occur next time he does one

of these behaviors. Classic consequences can include a day of suspension, being barred from participating in important events, and even ultimately losing his job.

Remember throughout your conversations that these consequences are his choice!

Make it clear to him that you respect whatever decisions he makes regarding his new knowledge about behavior and consequences. Emphasize that you know he will let you know whether there is a match between what this job requires and what he is willing to do. Then let the chips fall.

The beauty of this approach to parenting and to management is you are no longer the bad guy or gal. You have the power to determine all the boundaries and expectations, but your employee has the power to keep or lose the job.

Next time your employee cruises past an office speed bump, the only one who will get hurt is him. As I have often told my kids, “Suffering is the

Doing the right thing over a family loan Dear Dave, I borrowed $30,000 from my aunt to buy a condo eight years ago.We had a deal that she would get her money back, plus a piece of the profits, when it sold.

If there were no profits, she would get back her original $30,000.

Recently the condo sold and I lost the money I put into it, plus my aunt’s money as well. I make good money and don’t have any other debt, but I’m a little resentful now that she wants me to pay her back. Do you have any suggestions?

Christine Dear Christine, I don’t want to be mean, but you have no right to be resentful toward your aunt.This is the deal you signed up for, and she did nothing wrong.Wanting her money back now isn’t greedy or malicious on her part, and it’s definitely not worth putting a family relationship at risk.

I know what you’re thinking, because it’s just human nature.

You just went through a lot, and the situation didn’t work out as planned. Plus, it doesn’t sound like your aunt is hurting financially if she put $30,000 toward helping you in the deal. Part of you is thinking she has plenty of money, so why doesn’t she just forgive the debt and forget about everything?

If you were barely scraping by, I might suggest that you sit down and talk with her over a cup of coffee, explain the situation and ask her to forgive the debt. Right now, the little girl part of you is whining,“Oh, come on. Just let me go!” But the grown-up Christine knows better.That part of you is whispering,“You know what to do…”

Pay her back as quickly as possible, and get this bad deal behind you for good.You said you make good money, so just take care of your responsibility.

It’ll hurt some, but it’s better than taking a chance on ruining the

relationship with a very generous and loving aunt.

—Dave

Watch what you give ‘em Dear Dave, I’m working on my debt snowball, and I’m trying to settle with a pushy collector. I don’t have the $9,000 I owe, but I have $3,000 I’d like to offer as a settlement. Recently the collector has started asking for a lot of information I don’t feel comfortable providing.What should I do?

Daniel Dear Daniel, Lots of times in these kinds of situations collectors are trying to gather up as much information as possible in order to sue you.

Even if that’s not the case here, there’s no reason for you to be supplying them with a bunch of extra info. Just offer them the $3,000, and make it clear that your financial coach—which is me—told you not to answer any more of their nosy questions.

Make sure they understand that your offer of $3,000 stands

as a settlement of the debt today.

If they’re willing to accept the offer, get a statement in writing saying that the $3,000 represents payment in full before you cut the check.

If they choose not to accept your offer, and they keep asking questions that are none of their business, just tell them to call back when they’re willing to discuss terms.Then, hang up!

—Dave

great teacher of youth!” Take yourself out of the cycle of useless arguments. Let your employee suffer and decide whether he is ready to grow up.

Last word(s) Q. I feel insecure all the time at my office. I try to read between the lines, read body language and guess at what people think of my work, but I don’t know if I’m right.

Is there any surefire way to know what people think of my work?

A. Yes, ask! Making up information without concrete data makes all human beings feel insecure.

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

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Senior Style Niles Senior Center For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, please check the Naturally Active Program Guides or call the Niles Senior Center at 588-8420.

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

Advanced registration is required for programs.

For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, call the Niles Senior Center at 847-588-8420 Individuals must be a registered member of the Niles Senior Center to receive the member price. Non members are invited to participate in programs at the non-member price. For more information about membership and programs, contact the Senior Center.

Issues in the News • 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays This dynamic, refreshing class is led by long time leader of this program,Arlene Golub. This group is filled with folks from all walks of life, retired or not, who want to keep abreast of a broad spectrum of what is occurring locally and worldwide. Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued. Please call the NSC at 847-588-8420 for more information.

Got the dot? It may save your life Assist first responders with the information they need. Become part of the Illinois Dot Program.

The Illinois Dot Program is a statewide initiative designed to provide vital medical information on vehicle drivers and passengers.

Information contained on the medical card can assist first responders in the “Golden Hour” immediately following a serious crash. This can very well mean the difference between life and death.

For more information, please contact the Niles Senior Center (847 588-8420).

Bridge Players Needed – All Levels Come and join our social bridge group. We meet every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m at the Niles Senior Center. For information contact Jaymi Blickhahn at (847) 599-4220

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Wii Bowling Tournament • 2 to 4 p.m. Thursday, June 20, $2M/$3NM Refreshments will be served, and prizes awarded. Remember, you can call ahead ato schedule Wii practice time. Space is limited so sign up today.

Dinner & Movie - “Safe Haven” (PG-13 2013 95 min) • Tuesday, June 25. $2M/$3NM Dinner includes: hot dog, chips & dessert. Advanced registration required.

Starring Julianne Hough & Josh Duhamel. A young woman with a mysterious past lands in Southport, North Carolina where her bond with a widower forces her to confront the dark secret that haunts her..

Nature Photography • 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays, June 25, $30M/$35NM Capture nature through your lens. Nature photography allows you to document and express your delight in a season, flower, or the natural beauty outdoors.

Discover the beauty of plants, animals, landscapes, and gardens.

Learn how to capture and communicate those discoveries through photography. Focus on photographic strategies and skills while expanding your awareness and appreciation for the outdoors.

Exploring America’s National Parks Luncheon & Presentation • Noon to 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 26 $12M/$17NM Presented by Jim Rowan, Photographer. The United States began the national park idea with the creation of Yellowstone National Park in 1872. Today the park system maintains nearly 400 sites including parks, monuments, seashores and lakeshores, preserving remnants of the original ecosystems of the United States.

In this program, we’ll visit some of these areas and see some of America’s most beautiful places.

Before the journey begins, we will indulge with a BLT sandwich, coleslaw, and dessert.

Relay for Life American Cancer Society Event • 6 to 10 p.m. Friday, June 28, Maine West High School, Wolf & Oakton, Des Plaines. Free admission Help us cheer on the NSC Cancer Survivor Group as they walk victory laps on the track. Join us as we celebrate birthdays for those who have beaten cancer.

There will be food, face painting, games, and activities. A Luminaria Ceremony takes place after dark, so

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we can remember people we have lost to cancer, honor people who have fought cancer in the past, and support those whose fight continues. Candles are lit inside of personalized bags and are placed around the Relay track as glowing tributes to those who’ve been affected by cancer.

Lunch to Benefit… M-NASR Liponi Foundation • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, July 1, or while supplies last. $3, paid at the door Treat your friends & family to a delicious lunch! The Liponi Foundation for Special Recreation was formed in 1990 to facilitate participation by children and adults with disabilities in recreation programs. Lunch will be mostaccioli with meat sauce, a roll and a cookie.

Men’s Club Meeting • 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, July 15. $5M/$7.50NM, advance registration is required.

This is a SHOOT OUT meeting!

Lunch is a beef sandwich, chips, and dessert.

Women’s Club Meeting • 11:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Monday, July 22, $5M/$7.50NM Lunch is chicken salad, a croissant, fruit and a cookie.

Entertainment by Ron & Sandie will follow the meal.

Cubs vs Brewers at Milwaukee’s Miller Park • 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, $62M/$67NM. Join us as we head to Miller Park to see our Chicago Cubs take on the Milwaukee Brewers. The seats are in section 109. Fantastic seats.

Lunch will be on your own.

Park Ridge Senior Center The Park Ridge Senior Center is now accepting half-price memberships that run through June 30, 2013. Cost for a single resident is $22.50; resident couples, $34.00: non-resident single, $31.50 and non-resident couple, $48.50.

There are special rates for those members 90 years of age and older.

Call the center at 847-692-3597 for further details. Non-members can drop in and pay a $2 fee to participate at the Center. This is a good way to become familiar with all the activities.

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SENIORS Continued from page 19 If bridge is of interest there are several opportunities to enjoy the game. Groups meet on Friday mornings, Sunday afternoons, and Couple’s Bridge meets the first Thursday of the month. Call the Center at 847-692-3597 for more information or to be put in tough with one of the group moderators.

Membership dues Membership dues for the 2012year are being accepted. The dues are: single $45 resident/$63 non-resident and couple (must reside in the same household) $68 resident/$97 non-resident. Bring in a new member and receive a $5 gift card. Ask the front desk for more details.

Exercise class Jo Buck continues her exercise classes at 9and 10:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This class covers a variety of movements including stretching, strength training and floor exercise. The first class is free. After that it is $2 each time you come.

Ongoing activities Following are number of ongoing activities at the Center: • Woodcarvers meet Thursdays at 9 a.m.…a free activity: • Gamers, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays play dominos, hand and foot, scrabble for rummikube … also free.

• Ceramics students meet 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays and Tuesdays and work on projects of your choice. There is a charge of $7 per class.

• Pinochle players meet the second Monday,Third Thursday and every Saturday of the month at 1 p.m.

• Table tennis players start play at 1 p.m.Tuesday,Wednesday and Thursday. All abilities are welcome for this free activity.

• Bocce ball players gather just north of the Center at 10 a.m.

Wednesday. Ken Hewelt is bocce master and will explain how the game is played.

• Have you ever thought of tap dancing? This is a fun way of exercising. The class is at 12:30 p.m.Tuesdays.The fee is $10 for members and $15 for nonmembers.

Morton Grove Senior Center North Shore Senior Center offers programs, classes, activities, and travel opportunities for adults at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center at 6140 Dempster Street. You may register for all programs at the Center or call 847470-5223.

What’s French About the French?

• 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 19 Take a look at French culture and learn about French cuisine, restaurants, markets, and the latest trends in dining with Sara Drower,Artist & World Traveler.

Go shopping and look at French fashion and design, language, and everyday life.Travel around France and discover how the French word ‘terroir’ gives a sense of place and makes each part of France unique through its customs, festivals, markets, foods, and traditions. Fees: $8 member; $10 non-member .

Night (H)owls: Late Night TV Pioneers • 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, June 20 Not too long ago, a young

comedian from Nebraska was America’s most popular bedroom companion...for nearly 30 years.

The laughter Johnny Carson and his predecessors provided echoes in the TV studios that today feature Leno, Letterman, O’Brien and Ferguson.This Bob Burton presentation highlights memorable moments from the groundbreaking days of late night TV and discusses how late night television has grown up.You won’t fall asleep during this lively, eye-opening program! Fee: $8 member; $10 non-member Caregiver Support Group •10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 26 Are you caring for an older adult?

Are you caring for your spouse/ partner, mom, or dad? Join others on a similar journey to discuss caregiving issues and concerns.

Because the focus of a caregiver support group is the caregiver, caregivers can openly discuss their own difficulties in a caring nonjudgmental atmosphere.This group will meet the fourth Wednesday of each month. For additional information contact Caregiver Specialist, Lauretta Hart, L. P. C. at 847.424.5661 or lhart@nssc.org

Volunteer opportunities Do you have great people skills? Do you enjoy reception work? North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove has opening for people to help at our front desk, greeting guests, directing calls, and assisting with registrations. Please contact Volunteer Services at 847.784.6052 for details.

Lunch & Bingo Join us Wednesday for lunch from a local restaurant and a lively Bingo session with prizes.

Senior Center membership Become a member of North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus and enjoy opportunities to live longer, happier, healthier lives through an array of programs, activities, trips and services. Members receive a discount on all programs, activities, and trips, Lifelong Learning Program Catalog, information on local, state, and federal issues affecting seniors, and invitations to special events and presentations.

Membership dues are $20 for an individual and $35 for a couple/ household for a full year. Everyone welcome! Call 847-470-5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Calendar LAWN Continued from page 6 friendship right where they left off. She feels overwhelmed

by Miller’s desire to use his “playoff lawn” to help her husband.

On March 15, Richard Szorc woke up paralyzed while undergoing treatment for back pain at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge. At first, doctors weren’t sure what had caused this, but eventually the Szorcs went to the Mayo Clinic to get a full diagnosis and treatment.

The doctors there discovered Szorc had a rare combination of Transverse Myelitis and Neurosarcoidosis.

Because Szorc’s condition was detected within 48 hours, doctors were able to begin treatment early enough for him to regain limited mobility.

“He could relapse, but if they didn’t catch it that fast, he could have been in a wheelchair for the rest of his life,” said Mary Beth Szorc.

And while her husband does have limited mobility, she said his loss of motor control has made dressing, grabbing objects and using the bathroom more difficult.

While Miller has not hatched out the final details of the lawn fundraiser, he has reached out to the mayor and asked him to participate and give him a reprieve from the 8-inch ordinance.

“I don’t care what you do with your lawn,” said Park Ridge Mayor Dave Schmidt to Miller. Schmidt has agreed to attend the lawn-cutting fundraiser but said he can’t stop the city from cutting the lawn.

“What if I get a guy to come out to come out and spray my lawn to keep out the mosquitoes? Will they let me grow out my lawn then?” asked Miller, who plans on contacting Park Ridge Environmental Health Officer Tim Schwarz.

Regardless of any money the “playoff lawn” fundraiser generates, Mary Beth Szorc hopes the event raises awareness of her husband’s condition.

“I would just love [Schmidt] to spread the word about this,” she said. “It’s important that people know about these diseases.”

JUNE 19 Niles Library Regular Board Meeting. 6:30 p.m.

Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St., Niles. Monthly Board Meeting of the Library Board of Trustees.The meetings are opened to the public.

Niles Teen Center Six Flags Great America Teen- Six Flags Great America Trip- Deadline.

Niles Teen Center, 373 Golf Mill Center, Niles. Spend the day at Six Flags Great America, where you can have a wild time riding the roller coasters, cooling off at Hurricane Harbor, or both!!

Admission, transportation and supervision are included. Please make sure to bring extra money for lockers, lunch and dinner and a towel, swimsuit and sunscreen.

Date:Wednesday, June 26. Cost: $65 (Ticket/Transportation) $20 for Season Pass Holders (Transportation Only).

Registration Deadline:Wednesday, June 19.

Rick “Elvis” Saucedo. 8:30 p.m. Chambers Seafood Grill & Chop House, 6881 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles. Rick Saucedo began his singing career in 1972 at the age of seventeen.At this time he and his band,“The Ambassadors” worked nightly at many local clubs and lounges.

As people began to take notice of this young, talented “Elvis impersonator” he was approached by larger venues.

In 1977 Rick performed at the Cabaret in Winnipeg, Canada.

From there he was asked to star in the Broadway play,“The Legend Lives On” in 1978. He performed six nights a week for five months, never using a standin. He helped arrange the music for the title song,“The Legend Lives On”. Elvis’ background vocal group, the Jordanaires accompanied Rick in the play as well as D.J. Fontana, Elvis’ drummer. In 1979 Rick played the Stardust in Las Vegas, again accompanied by The Jordanaires and D. J. Fontana.

JUNE 20 Executive Director Meet and Greet. 4 P.M. 6834 Dempster St, Morton Grove.The Morton Grove Park District invites the public to stop by and meet their new Executive Director,Tracey Anderson.This event will take place from 3pm - 6pm at Prairie View Community Center - 2nd floor. For more information, please call Claudia Marren at 847965-1194.

JUNE 21 Giana Casale. 9 p.m. Chambers Seafood Grill & Chop House, 6881 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles.

Dance hits from the 60’s through today’s pop music.A local star, she has been singing since the age of nine performing the National Anthem.As of now she is at Elgin Community College and aspires to attain a major in music performance. Not only does she sing, but she also plays piano and key board! She writes her own music but also sings all the greatest hits. She is a true performer and will surely wow you with her powerful, expressive vocals.

Two-year anniversary party at Play Book Sports Bar. 7 p.m. 6913 Milwaukee Ave., Niles.

The sports bar celebrates its two year anniversary.

JUNE 22 Summer Kick off Beachball Party at Play Book Sports Bar. 7 p.m. 6913 Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Play Book hosting a beach ball party to kick off the summer.

Frank D’Rone. 9 p.m.

Chambers Seafood Grill & Chop House, 6881 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles. Frank D’Rone’s great voice, musicianship and commanding stage presence, along with his ability to master the interpretation of a song lyric, lend themselves to any entertainment atmosphere and make it easy to understand why he became a recurring guest on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and was requested

by Frank Sinatra to appear in the lounge whenever “The Chairman” was performing in the show rooms of the Las Vegas and Atlantic City venues.

JUNE 23 Music By LaVerne. 5 p.m.

Chambers Seafood Grill & Chop House, 6881 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles. LaVerne has performed in musical stage productions for more than 20 years and has been singing professionally for

THE BUGLE JUNE 20, 2013 more than 15 years –performing in clubs and restaurants, as well as outdoor festivals, corporate functions, and private parties.

She offers a wide variety of musical selections such as classic oldies, made famous by such stars as: Frank Sinatra, Perry Como, Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nat King Cole and Judy Garland. In addition, she sings Rock and Roll hits from Connie Francis, Brenda Lee, Chuck Berry, Frankie Lyman and more. Not to mention her Motown which includes Gladys Knight,The Shirelles and others.

Her Disco repertoire holds Cher, Alicia Bridges, Pointer Sisters, KC and the Sunshine Band. Finally, she can sing a wide variety of Country music by such artists as Patsy Cline, Gretchen Wilson, Shania Twain, Nora Jones, to name a few.

JUNE 24 Monday Night Car Shows at Westfield Old Orchard.

6:00 p.m. 4999 Old Orchard Ctr, Skokie.Take a trip to the past and check out a selection of classic cars parked on display in the West parking lot of Westfield Old Orchard shopping center. Every Monday night from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., as many as 200 cars will be on display including Classic cars, Muscle Cars, Hot Rods, Motorcycles and vintage Military vehicles.This is an event for car enthusiasts and novices alike.

Come and enjoy a summer night full of great music, food, prizes, hourly raffles, and fun. Monday Night Car Shows start June 4 and run every Monday night through September 2. June 17 is Orphan Night.

JUNE 25 Travel Musicals Film Series: The Sound of Music. 2 p.m.

6960 W Oakton St, Niles.Travel to Salzburg,Austria with The Sound of Music, part of our Travel the World Through Movie Musicals film series - G, 1965, 174 min.

JUNE 26 Storm Kings. 7 p.m. 6960 W Oakton St, Niles. Chicago author and essayist, Lee Sandlin, presents

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an illustrated lecture about America’s first tornado chasers, the subject of his latest book.

JUNE 27 Minute to Win It. 3 p.m. 6960 W Oakton St, Niles. Show your skills! Teens compete for prizes in the library version of the popular NBC show.Teens will race against the clock using ordinary household ingredients in various skill-building activities.

ONGOING Food for Fines Drive. All day. Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St, Niles. Exchange canned and packaged food for library overdue fines to help the Village of Niles Food Pantry during the Niles Public Library Food for Fines drive from June 1-15, 2013.Ask for more information at the library’s front desk.

TOPS. 5-7 p.m. every Monday at the Niles Park District Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard Street, Niles.This not-for-profit weight loss organization meets every Monday. Visitors are welcome.

For more information contact Sandie at 847-691-7122.

FISH Seeking Volunteers.

Due to the economy, FISH is experiencing over a 40 percent rise in ridership. It is straining both the volunteer service level and budget. Since 1971, FISH volunteers have been serving Park Ridge and Maine Township residents by providing free rides to medical appointments.To continue to provide a high level of service to all residents of Maine Township, FISH needs volunteers.

Can you spare four hours per month to drive neighbors to medical appointments? To volunteer, call Ed Oken, President, 847 696-0761.

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n my restaurant kitchens, we have grills fired up all yearround, ready to cook steaks, seafood, poultry, and vegetables to perfection.

We treat our grills as one of many key appliances. And, for any given dish or meal a guest might order, we may make use of our grills just like we do our ovens or stoves, and the food in any given dish or meal we serve might employ the grill in collaboration with those other appliances.

Grilling can work the same way at home. Too often, I think, when people grill they feel as if they have to move the entire

cooking operation outdoors.

But if you treat your outdoor grill (or, if you live in an apartment or the weather isn’t cooperating, your countertop electric grill, stovetop ridged grill pan, or broiler) as just another of the appliances you have at your service rather than as the only one you’re supposed to use, a great new world of creative options can open up to you.

While the grill is heating up, for example, you can make terrific side dishes with your stovetop or oven.

You can simmer sauces on a burner, or make quick salsas in a blender or processor. By strategizing a grilled meal in this way, you’ll easily avoid the too-simplistic approach to outdoor cooking that winds up with you and your

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HEAT Dried ancho chiles add zing to the steak sauce in this recipe

guests facing a steak, fish fillet, or chicken breast all alone on a plate.

Take my recipe for Grilled Chile-Marinated Steak with Oven-Baked Potato “Quesadilla” as just one example of letting your indoor stove and other appliances play creative supporting roles to your outdoor grill. In this case, your blender first helps you make the marinade for the steak and a tangy sour cream sauce. Then, while the grill heats up, the stovetop and oven start cooking my unusual take on a Mexican quesadilla, in which wafer-thin layers of potato replace the usual f lour tortillas. Finally, the grill itself gets in on the action, cooking the marinated steak while the quesadilla finishes baking.

To tell you the truth, explaining the recipe, even in that brief way, makes it sound more complicated than it really is. The marinating steak, the tomato-jalapeno salsa, and the sour cream sauce are all done easily in advance.

While the grill heats up, all you have to do is start preparing the “quesadilla.”

Grilling the steak itself is the quickest, easiest part of all. (You can double the recipe’s quantities, by the way, to serve 4.)

Yet, when all these elements are finally arranged together on serving plates, the result is nothing short of spectacular.

And it all happens by letting your indoor appliances play a role in your outdoor cooking.

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GRILLED CHILE-MARINATED STEAK WITH OVEN-BAKED POTATO “QUESADILLA” Serves 2 CHILE-MARINATED STEAK: 2 ounces dried ancho chiles 1/2 cup peeled garlic cloves 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil 1/2 cup cilantro leaves 3 organic green onions, coarsely chopped 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon honey Juice of 1 lime 1 8-ounce New York steak SALSA: 1 medium organic tomato, peeled, seeded, and chopped 1/2 jalapeno chile, cored, seeded, and chopped 2 tablespoons chopped yellow onion 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil Salt Freshly ground black pepper SOUR CREAM CILANTRO SAUCE: 3 to 4 tablespoons sour cream 1/2 bunch cilantro leaves

DUBIEL Continued from page 7 and not do. Our government contracts - charters and constitutions - limit government to certain specific actions. In America the people are free and government is limited. Do you feel like government is limited?

One danger in term limits is that it makes the bureaucracy more powerful.

If a newly elected representative doesn’t have the institutional memory or basic knowledge they must turn to the existing bureaucrat and depend on them for information. No one is neutral and everyone serves their own interests. It is only natural. If we kick

Juice of 1/2 lime Salt Freshly ground white pepper POTATO “QUESADILLA”: 1/4 pound baking potato, peeled and cut into very thin rounds 1/4 cup clarified butter Salt 2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese 1 ounce fresh goat cheese FOR SERVING: 1 cup mixed salad greens Cilantro sprigs For the Chile-Marinated Steak, rinse the ancho chiles, put in a bowl, and add warm water to cover. Soften for about 15 minutes, then drain. Cut in half and remove the stems and seeds.

Put in a blender with the garlic, olive oil, cilantro, green onions, vinegar, honey, and lime juice. Blend until pureed. Spread on both sides of the steak, place in a nonreactive dish, cover with plastic wrap, and marinate

out all the long term politicians we turn power over to the entrenched, unelected bureaucrats.That just worsens the problem.

This isn’t true, though, if the very same long term politicians are the ones who grew government to its current size and turned their authority over to the bureaucrats in the first place. Under this circumstance you need to kick them out if there is going to be any meaningful change. It is often the case that long term politicians are kept pets.They have a political boss and as long as they vote his way they get election help and power. If not they lose all that.

What’s the solution? Smaller, less intrusive government, becaue government and liberty are at odds.

More of one, means less of the other.

in the refrigerator for 6 hours.

For the Salsa, combine all the ingredients in a small bowl, seasoning to taste with salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate.

For the Sour Cream Cilantro Sauce, put 3 tablespoons sour cream in a blender with the cilantro and lime juice. Blend until smooth.

Transfer to a bowl, season to taste with salt and pepper, cover, and refrigerate. If the sauce hasn’t thickened by serving time, stir in the remaining sour cream.

Prepare a fire in an outdoor grill and preheat the oven to 450 degrees F. Remove the steak from the refrigerator.

Meanwhile, for the Potato “Quesadilla,” put the potato slices in a bowl. Drizzle with clarified butter and toss to coat evenly. Season lightly with salt. In the bottom of an 8-inch ovenproof skillet, arrange half of the slices overlapping in a flower pattern, placing 1 slice at the center. Cook over medium heat until the edges begin to brown and the potatoes stick together,

about 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, sprinkle with the cheeses, and arrange the remaining potatoes on top.

Transfer to the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Using a wide spatula, carefully flip the layered potatoes. Transfer to medium heat on the stovetop to brown the other side, 7 to 10 minutes.

Return to the oven to bake 5 minutes longer.

While the potatoes are browning on their second side, grill the steak until medium-rare, about 5 minutes per side, or until done to your liking. Cover with foil and let rest for a few minutes.

Cut across the grain into 8 slices.

With the spatula, transfer the layered potatoes to a cutting board.

With a large, sharp knife, cut into 4 wedges.

To serve, arrange salad greens down the center of each of 2 serving plates.

Top the greens with the salsa. Arrange steak slices on top of the salsa and spoon some sour cream sauce over the steak. Place 2 wedges of the quesadilla on either side of each plate. Garnish

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