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SEPTEMBER 6, 2012

Vol. 56 No. 48

Volunteer of theYear Park Ridge resident Tom Wilson awarded senior volunteer of the year

“I got notice in the mail that I had been selected.

I feel a lot of people do a lot of volunteer things in town; I don’t think I do much more than anybody else. There’s a lot of people out there that deserve an award as well,” Tom Wilson, award recipient

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

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ast Monday at the annual Illinois TRIAD Conference in Joliet, a Park Ridge resident was presented with the Senior Volunteer of the Year award for 2012.

“I got notice in the mail that I had been selected. I feel a lot of people do a lot of volunteer things in town; I don’t think I do much more than anybody else. There’s a lot of people out there that deserve an award as well,” said Tom Wilson about receiving the award last week.

Wilson was originally from the south side of Chicago before eventually moving north to the Park Ridge area, where he now volunteers with the Park Ridge police department.

The Park Ridge police department decided to nominate Wilson for the TRIAD award due to his commitment and work as a volunteer since 2001. During that time, he has worked closely with the police

department’s Citizen’s Patrol, a group of volunteers that donate their time by patrolling the community during evening hours, assisting during storms and other catastrophic events, and helping during significant pre-planned events such as the recent NATO meeting.

TRIAD began as a national initiative sponsored by the American Association of Retired Persons, the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the National Sheriffs’ Association. TRIADs have been developed in communities throughout Illinois and the nation to promote crime prevention for older citizens.

Illinois TRIAD was one of the first organizations in the nation to guide a statewide response to the critical issue of crime against seniors.

In a statement, the Park Ridge police department said that “[Wilson] has consistently given of himself and has worked countless hours.He often comes in during emergencies, during the early morning hours and

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From left to right are Deputy Chief Lou Jogmen, Chief Frank Kaminski, Mr. Tom Wilson, Sgt. William Cushman (Manteno Police and TRIAD Chair) and Commander Jason Leavitt.

works to secure scenes at fires, power lines down, and major crashes. He has held leadership positions in this organization including president and vice president. These positions have required him to volunteer even more hours.”

Wilson recently undertook a significant radio program where he organized and

trained Park Ridge’s volunteer groups on the use of newly acquired radios. Finally, he worked closely with staff on the purchase and deployment of new CERT equipment, including a trailer.

So how did Wilson spend Labor Day weekend after being selected as the 2012 State of Illinois TRIAD Senior Volunteer

of the Year?

“We have a road stop tonight that’s going to go on tonight for about six hours. That will last until three o’clock in the morning, and then I plan on sleeping a little bit, I need to fit that sleep into my schedule,” said Wilson. ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com

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News

Morton Grove Culver’s answers call to action

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Last Wednesday, a local champion for accessibility helped her community overcome another obstacle – the front door of the Culver’s at 7310 Dempster St., Morton Grove.

“When I went over there the first time I couldn’t open the door. I had to knock on the door and someone that worked there opened the first door for me but then he had to go back to helping someone else. Then someone came into the restaurant and opened the door for me,” said Dorene Wlodarski, head of the Stroke Survivors Club. She is also the stepmother to Rich Wlodarski, a building inspector at the Village of Niles and she has a history of championing special needs accessibility in the area.

She decided that she needed to talk to Tony Struzynski, owner of the Culver’s on Dempster, to make it more accessible to the

elderly and disabled.

Wlodarski contacted Struzynski soon after her visit.

Struzynski said that he has had problems in the past with the doors and invited her to come in to meet with him. When Wlodarski arrived Wednesday morning, Struzynski was there with members of the corporate branch of Culver’s to show Wlodarski that they had installed a system to assist those that needed assistance in entering the restaurant.

“Well we talked about how the doors are hard to open for people with disabilities. So what we did is we installed a door bell on the front door, so that when they ring that door bell one of our employees goes out to help them open the door,” said the restaurant’s manager Alberto Del Hoyo.

Del Hoyo said that the doorbell system is actually attached to a system that previously existed at the restaurant. Drive

thru customers that are hard of hearing may press a similar button when pulling up to order in their cars. This button alerts the Culver’s employees that they need to take this customers order at the pay window. The new front doorbell button is an extension of this original system, but has a different pitch and tone than the drive thru button so employees know to go open the front door and not go to the window to take an order. “[Wlodarski] brought this to our attention and discussed it with our owner so we worked on that doorbell and got something done to help people with disabilities to have access to our restaurant,” said Del Hoyo.

Wlodarski was pleased with the improvement, but another surprise was in store later that day.

“Craig Culver called me that night and said that heard I met with Tony Struzynski and that he wanted to tell me how nice

it was that I came in and talked to his people,” Wlodarski said. “I was amazed that he called me.”

Yet while Wlodarski said that she was pleased with the

development at that Culver’s, there are other businesses that are not easily accessible that she is currently looking into. ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com

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Arrest made in cab driver stabbing

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Last Thursday a man was arrested in connection with the stabbing and robbing of a cab driver while driving towards O’Hare airport on Aug. 22.

Park Ridge police took Antonio C. Olivier, 23, into police custody on the 2000 block of Jarvis Ave., as was walking down the

street without incident.

Olivier’s last known address was on the 7300 block of N. Seeley Avenue of Chicago.

Antonio C. Olivier is Olivier alleged to have hailed a taxicab in the area of 2000 W. Birchwood and then

once inside the cab asked to be taken to O’Hare Airport. During the drive to the airport, Olivier is alleged to have directed the driver into an unlighted, residential area so that he could speak to his family. Then, while the cab was still in motion, Olivier allegedly stabbed the unnamed cab driver in the side of his head and stomach while demanding that the cab driver

give him all of his money.

Olivier allegedly also threatened to kill the driver if he did give him the money he demanded. Once the cab driver complied he gave Olivier approximately $65. Olivier allegedly fled the scene. The cab driver, a 42-year-old resident of Chicago Ridge, was transported to Lutheran General Hospital for his injuries.

Park Ridge investigators, along with representatives from the Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office, reviewed the case and, ultimately, charged Mr. Olivier with armed robbery, a class X felony.

A court date for Olivier is pending while investigators review additional charges. ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com

Alleged shooter’s trial pushed back a second time

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Morton Gove officials said that the court date for the man that allegedly fired an air rifle at the outer wall of the Muslim Education Center has been moved yet again.

David Conrad, 51, is now to be in court Sept. 25 at 1:30 p.m. at the Cook County Courthouse

in Skokie. While Conrad’s trial date was pushed back again, the Muslim Education Center, a fully accredited parochial elementary school, has its school year already underway.

“As a former chairman of the school, I am concerned about the safety of all of the children, including my own daughter who is a student,” Rizwan Kadir, a Pakistani-American

Muslim who worships at the Muslim Community Center in Morton Grove and was recently appointed chairman of MCC’s full-time school board.

In the past, Kadir has said that the biggest challenge his congregation is facing is managing its growth in the community while at the same time fighting the negative stereotypes.

No one was hurt and no one inside the center was near a window when the pellet-gun shooting happened, according to Mark Erickson, Morton Grove chief of police. Other incidents of damage to the building have occurred but went unreported, according to a release from Morton Grove police.

According to Morton Grove Police,when Conrad was arrested

police also seized a high-velocity air rifle outfitted with a scope in connection with the shooting.

Conrad is being charged with three counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm and one count of criminal damage to property.

Conrad has been unavailable for comment at press time. ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com

Local Republicans focus on day-to-day of election season

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Last Monday, Illinois Republicans who were able to head to Florida for the Republican National Convention were able to make national headlines by being very vocal about their dislike for uninvited guest, Democrat Michael Madigan.

Yet while these republicans were able to head down to the center of the Republican Party’s election season battle

for congress and the White House, most republicans in the land of Lincoln stayed behind to continue the daily grind of campaigning.

“We’re following along as you would expect but…we want our people going door to door, we’re not having a viewing party for the RNC,” said Joe Hedrick, Committeeman for the Niles Township Regular Republican Organization.

Hedrick said that he believes that from what he’s seen the

RNC had their schedule down and that while they were following along, they were much more concerned with getting their candidate Tim Wolfe of the 9th congressional district more exposure.

“Tim didn’t go down to the national convention and had no role in it. And just so you know some of the congressional candidates aren’t there because they’re having tough times campaigning in their districts, so they’re not going all the

way down there either,” said Hedrick.

Hedrick said that the more work that a candidate has to do locally, the less likely that they’re going to be at the national convention unless they are a delegate or an alternate.

As things continue to gear up for the election, the Niles Township Regular Republican Organization plans to have an open house at their office located at 8010 N. Lowell Ave. in Skokie on Sept. 23. Hedrick said they

plan on having local candidates there as well as refreshments that day.

“So that will be kind of a kickoff to have people sign up as volunteers to do the canvassing during the month of October.We thought Sept. 23 is far enough away from Labor Day and it’s far enough away from the election, so it seemed like a good time to get the ball rolling,” Hedrick said. ahernandez@buglenewspapers.com

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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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Fuad Billeh, 43, Des Plaines, was arrested Aug. 22 in the 7900 block of Golf for public indecency. Victim witnessed the subject playing with his genitalia.

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Reinaldo Chavez,25,Skokie, was arrested during an Aug. 23 traffic stop for driving under the influence near Caldwell and Oakton.

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Diego P. Uguna, 20, Chicago, was arrested during an Aug. 23 traffic stop for driving without a valid driver’s license.

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Rigoberto Garcia, 36, Chicago, was stopped for traffic violations in the 9000 block of Waukegan on Aug. 23 and found to be driving under the influence.

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Young Kim, 22, Chicago, was arrested for possession of cannabis after admitting to having cannabis in his vehicle during an Aug. 23 traffic stop.

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Quinton D. Shannon, 22, Northfield, was stopped for traffic violations on Aug. 27 and arrested for driving with a suspended driver’s license.

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Niles John N. Stryszyk, 34, 9000 block of Central, Morton Grove, was arrested Aug. 24 at 11:39 p.m. in the 7200 block of Neva for driving under the influence of drugs and possession of a controlled substance. A Niles police officer observed the offender driving 50 mph in a 35 mph zone. The officer executed a traffic stop, and detected a moderate odor of an alcoholic beverage emitting from within the offender’s vehicle, and from the offender. The officer further observed the offender’s bloodshot eyes with “pinpoint”

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pupils, and the offender continuously sniffing and the offender’s eyelids spasming. The officer asked if he had consumed any alcohol prior to driving, and the offender stated he had consumed a can of beer at home.

The officer searched the vehicle and found a small bag of a white powdery substance suspected to be cocaine in the cigarette receptacle.The offender showed signs of impairment during field sobriety tests, and was taken into custody.

Pamala L. Wilder, 25, 8300 block of Christiana, Skokie, was arrested Aug. 24 at 3:17 p.m. for retail theft in the 8500 block of Golf Road. The loss prevention agent for a retail store observed the offender

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take earbuds, knitting needles, children’s undergarments, three electronic games, and a food processor, valued collectively at $149.59. The offender then exited the store without paying for the items, and was stopped by the LPA and held for police.

The offender was charged at the Niles Police Department, then turned over to Park Ridge police for an active warrant for the unlawful use of a credit card at 5 p.m.

Adriana Sandoval-Herrera, 28, 3900 block of N. Bernard, Chicago, was arrested Aug. 25 at 1:27 a.m. in the 7300 block of Milwaukee. Niles officers observed the offender’s vehicle making an illegal left turn, and made a traffic stop.

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A check on the driver’s license revealed the license was invalid and suspended. The driver was arrested for driving with a suspended license and no valid driver’s license.

Kedar G. Patel, 24, 8800 block of Washinton, Niles, was arrested Aug. 25 at 1:43 a.m. in the 8000 block of Dempster on two counts of knowingly damaging property. A Niles officer learned that Patel was wanted for questioning in regard to a criminal damage to vehicle that occurred earlier, and at 11:50 p.m. Aug. 24, the officer began stationary surveillance on the suspect’s residence in an attempt to locate and detain the suspect. At 1:43 a.m. Aug. 25, the officer observed the suspect’s

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vehicle and detained him, then transported him to the police department.

Fuad Billeh, 44, 9503 N. Greenwood, Des Plaines, was arrested Aug. 25 at 11 a.m. at 7000 Touhy for public indecency.

The Morton Grove police contacted a Niles investigator because they had taken an offender into custody on Aug. 22 for a public indecency case. The victim in the Morton Grove case related that the offender was playing with his genitalia while in his vehicle. The victim was also a victim in a similar case in which the offender was involved in a prior Niles case from 2011.

Niles investigators interviewed

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POLICE Continued from page 4 the offender at Morton Grove police department about the incident,and the victim positively identified the offender from the 2011 case as the same offender.

The offender’s lawyer contacted the investigators and brought the offender into the Niles police station to be interviewed.

Anil M. Thomas, 34, 9300 block of Ozanam, Morton Grove, was arrested Aug. 26 at 12:54 a.m. in the 8600 block of Ballard. A Niles officer observed the offender’s vehicle pass another vehicle improperly over double solid yellow lines, and driving 80 mph in a 35 mph zone.

The officer conducted a traffic stop, and discovered the offender did not possess valid insurance for his vehicle. The offender was arrested for reckless driving and speeding 40 mph over the speed limit, and was cited for speeding, improper passing, and no proof of insurance.

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8200 block of Oak, Niles, was arrested Aug. 26 at 2:30 a.m. in the 9000 block of Milwaukee for driving under the influence.

A Niles officer was investigating a motor vehicle accident at Milwaukee and Ballard. During the investigation, the officer noticed a strong odor of alcohol on the offender’s breath, and glassy, bloodshot eyes. The driver refused to complete field sobriety tests, and was taken into custody for driving under the influence.

Brian S. Hildreth, 6500 block of Riverview, Niles, was arrested Aug. 26 at 3:19 a.m. for two counts of driving under the influence in the 6500 block of Riverview. A Niles police officer observed a vehicle driving without tires, creating sparks and flames due to the vehicle grinding metal on the roadway.

The officer attempted a traffic stop, but the vehicle ignored the officer’s siren and lights until he reached the 6400 block of Riverview. The offender initially refused to turn off and exit his vehicle, then, upon exiting, was observed stumbling and using the door of the vehicle for

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support. The officer could smell alcohol on the offender’s breath.

When asked about his tire, the offender stated he “hit a curb.”

The offender showed signs of impairment during field sobriety tests, and was arrested.

Gary T. Phillips, 46, 9000 block of Terrace Drive, Niles, was arrested Aug. 27 at 8:19 p.m. for domestic battery.

On Aug. 26, Niles officers responded to a report that the victim, a 40-year-old female from Niles, was running from the offender, Phillips, who was chasing her with a knife.

The victim was inside the complainant’s apartment, who was a neighbor.The complainant stated he had answered his door after someone was pounding on it, and found the victim holding her six-month-old child and crying. She stated the offender, her boyfriend, had tried to stab her with a knife. The victim was arrested the following day and charged with domestic battery.

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Peter Jorges, 22, 3900 block of W. Wrightwood, Chicago,

was arrested at 2:50 p.m.Aug. 28.

Jorges came into the Niles Police Department to turn himself in for an active warrant out of the agency.

Pavel Juricek, 42, 7800 block of Neva, Niles, was arrested at 6:21 p.m. Aug. 28 for knowingly damaging property.

A Niles woman reported that she was the former roommate of the offender until he entered rehab in February 2012. The victim called stating that the offender had returned to the residence in the 7800 block of Neva several times over the course of the day trying to get inside. Officers arrived on the scene, and located the offender outside. The offender was intoxicated and in the backyard.

The offender had damaged the sliding patio door while he was attempting to enter the house, and was taken into custody for damaging property.

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Andrew Kim, 27, 1128 Boxwood, Mount Prospect, was arrested Aug. 30 at 1:56 a.m. in the 8800 block of Milwaukee

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for two counts of driving under the influence. A Niles police officer on patrol observed the offender’s vehicle traveling slowly in the outside lane. The vehicle was moving with the brakes applied, traveling less than 4 mph, and drifting toward the right. The officer pulled behind the vehicle to conduct a traffic stop, and a passing vehicle informed the officer the driver appeared to have fallen asleep while in control of the vehicle.

During the traffic stop, the driver apologized for going through a red light, which he had not done, and apologized for being tired.

The officer detected a strong odor of alcohol, and the offender admitted to drinking. The driver showed signs of impairment during field sobriety tests, and was arrested.The driver was also cited for improper lane usage and failure to wear a seatbelt.

Park Ridge Arrest reports not available at press time.

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ONGOING 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 6960761.

Stroke Club. 3-4:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Center for Advanced Care, Room 1220, 1700 Luther Lane, Park Ridge.This is a free program for stroke victims and survivors (plus a guest). Free parking is available in the attached parking garage. For more information contact Meg Potterfield, 847-7234765 or Dorene Wlodarski, 847296-2470.

TOPS Club. 8:30-10 a.m. every Tuesday at the Feldman Rec Center, 8800 W. Kathy Lane, Niles.

Lose weight with TOPS: Take Off Pounds Sensibly. Everyone is welcome. Call Dorene Wlodarski, 847-296-2470 or Lenore Lunquist, 847-729-2530 for more information.

Old Time Movies. Sundays at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Niles Historical Society. Come watch the films of Charlie Chaplin, Buster Keaton, and Laurel and Hardy.

SEPTEMBER 6 30 years of the space shuttle. 7 p.m. at the Park Ridge Public Library. Michelle Nichols from the Adler Planetarium will showcase the highs, lows, and accomplishments of the shuttle program and present our space travel options for the future.

Register at parkridgelibrary.org.

SEPTEMBER 7 Classic Car Shows. The Village of Morton Grove presents Classic Car Shows at the Prairie

View Shopping Center, 6800 W. Dempster Street. Music

by DJ Alexus James, food and beverages available for purchase including Nano’s Pizza, Culver’s Ice Cream and Buns Gone Wild.

All shows are free and open to the public. For information call (847) 470-5231 or view the Facebook page: “Morton Grove Classic Car Shows “ Nonfiction Book Discussion.

10 a.m. at the Park Ridge Public Library. Discussion is on “Sin in the Second City” by Karen Abbott. Step into the perfumed parlors of Chicago’s Everleigh Club, the most famous brothel in American history – and the catalyst for a culture war that rocked the nation. Register at parkridgelibrary.org.

SEPTEMBER 8 Morton Grove Public Library Open House and Concert. 1 to 3 p.m. at Morton Grove Public Library. Join us at an Open House to meet MGPL’s new director, Pam Leffler. Open house begins at 1 p.m. and is followed by a concert jazz trumpet player Bobby Lewis and pianist Jim Ryan. Concert starts at 2 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Sensory Storytime. 1:30-2:30 p.m. at the Park Ridge Public Library. For 3-6 year olds with an adult. Come for hands-on learning as we engage all the senses through music,movement, stories, and play. This storytime is ideal for children with autism or sensory processing issues. Participating families are welcome to stay for an additional 30-minute multi-sensory playtime afer the program. Register at parkridgelibrary.org.

SEPTEMBER 9 The Making of Downton Abbey. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Learn about the making of Downton Abbey from historian Barbara Geiger, who will tell the strange story about how the estate came to be – long before Edith wrote her letter to the Turkish ambassador.

She will enlighten participants about the evolution of the aristocratic way of life and how so few English families came to own so much property.

SEPTEMBER 10 Officer Friendly Storytime.

1:30 p.m. at the Park Ridge Public Library. Drop in to the library for this all-ages storytime, where a Park Ridge police officer comes

Calendar and reads stories to visitors.

Read to the Rainbow Dogs.

7-8 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Your child can practice reading to a certified therapy dog from Morton Grove’s Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy Foundation. Bring what you want to read, or choose from the library’s selection of books.

Register at the library or call 847-929-5102.

SEPTEMBER 11 Math Club. 5-6 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library.This meeting’s topic is “Count Like an Egyptian.” Learn how the ancient Egyptians wrote numbers, and brush up on Roman numerals.

Register at the library or call 847-929-5102.

Recognize & Avoid Financial Scams. 6:30-8 p.m. at the Niles Public Library. This program focuses on revealing the ins and outs of how a scam works, and how consumers can avoid them.

Register by calling 847-663-1234 or visit nileslibrary.org/calendar.

SEPTEMBER 12 Niles: the Early Years. 7-8:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library.

Native son Thomas E. Ferraro presents an illustrated lecture based on his new book as he discusses the origins of the village from its beginnings as Dutchman’s Point in 1832, up on 1954 and the historic Tam O’Shanter Country Club. Register by calling 847-663-1234 or visit

nileslibrary.org/calendar.

SEPTEMBER 14 Savvy Social Security Planning. 10-11:30 a.m. at the Niles Public Library. One of the most important pieces of any retirement portfolio is Social Security. This informational seminar will cover who is eligible for retirement and survivor benefits, along with entitlement factors for this and other programs. To register, call 847-297-2510.

of Chicago in this bicentenary year of the War of 1812. Register by calling 847-663-1234 or visit nileslibrary.org/calendar.

Harmony Voice and Piano Concert. 3-4:30 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library.

Talented local children will be singing and playing a combination of pop, jazz, blues, classical, and Broadway showtunes. All songs will be performed by Pamela Harmon, vocal and piano instructor.

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Slime and Scales. 2-3 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. Many people are afraid of reptiles and amphibians, but after seeing them up close you’ll see just how cool they really are.

The Frog Lady will introduce you to 25 live animals during this interactive show. Free tickets available for library cardholders beginning Sunday prior to the event.

Potawatomi Pathways. 7-8 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library. For grades 1-3. Join guests from the Raupp Museum and celebrate Native American Month by learning about the native people who lived in Illinois. Register at the library or call 847-929-5102.

Anime and Manga Club.

2-3:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library. Join teen anime and manga enthusiasts for a fun meeting of viewing anime and discussing graphic novels.

SEPTEMBER 16 Rising Up from Indian Country. 2-3:45 p.m. at the Niles Public Library. Dr. Ann Durkin Keating presents an illustrated lecture based on her latest book, treating the Battle of Fort Dearborn and the birth

SEPTEMBER 24 Fox & Branch Family Folk Music. 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library.

Musical duo Fox & Branch will please the entire family with folksy tunes and sing-along activities. Free tickets available for library cardholders beginning Sunday prior to the event.

SEPTEMBER 27 Rock Paper Scissors Tournament. 5:30 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library.

For grades 1-6. Choose wisely See CALENDAR, page 8

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contagious. Those who see the glass half full may boost your confidence in the week ahead, while pessimism could sap your energy.

Remember to emulate the little engine that could.

one thing, being a doormat is another.

Don’t let someone take advantage of your kind nature this week by asking for too much. Know when to draw the line - and by all means draw it.

Don’t put your eggs all in one basket. Relying on just one set of events to go your way lowers your chances of success, but having a backup plan improves the odds in the upcoming week. Be sure to spend wisely.

Don’t bite off more than you can chew. Your recent successes may have you feeling invulnerable in the week to come. Stay focused, but you should avoid taking on tasks that are beyond your abilities.

Schools

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INSIDE: Maine South volleyball defeats Maine East in battle of new coaches, page 12; Notre Dame football, page 14

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Alviti’s feet, arm lift Hawks past Tigers

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Matt Alviti came into this season having thrown for over 5,000 yards. What tends to get overlooked, however, is his mobility—either rolling out, scrambling or taking off upfield on a designed play.

Alviti accumulated 137 yards through the air in the Hawks’ 19-13 victory over host Wheaton Warrenville South last Friday, but the All-State quarterback reached the end zone twice on runs of 7 and 39 yards, and finished just shy of the century mark rushing (14 carries, 99 yards).

“Our line played great tonight,” said Alviti of his all-senior offensive line that includes Pat Maloney, Mike Rubino, Griffen Schaefer, Dan Poulos and Donny Nordstrom.“They gave me some space to run and I was able to do what I’ve been able to do. I’m just really proud of our whole team tonight.”

Head coach David Inserra echoed Alviti’s sentiments, and was particularly pleased to see his club open the season with two straight road wins versus quality opponents (WWS and Warren in Week 1).

“Two games on the road against an unbelievable opponent (WWS) and a very good opponent (Warren) and we come away 2-0,” he said. “I’m very, very proud of the Hawks.”

After the two rivals played a scoreless first quarter, Maine South began to get in sync offensively. An Alviti-to-Daly Guzaldo pass that covered 35 yards put the Hawks at the WWS 7-yard line. Alviti took it in from there for a 7-0 lead.

WWS, a Class 7A state finalist last season which captured back-to-back 7A crowns in 2009 and 2010, knotted the score just before intermission after

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Senior tight end John Solari stretches for extra yardage after a reception Friday night. Solari caught three passes for 26 yards.

Brandon Moore hauled in a 12yard TD toss from quarterback Ryan Graham. But the Hawks would have gone into halftime trailing had it not been for some stellar defensive play earlier in the quarter.

Following Alviti’s touchdown, Tigers speedster Cory Davis took the ensuing kickoff to the Maine South 9-yard line. The Hawks, though, put the clamps on WWS as Nordstrom and defensive end Mike Klein threw Tiger ballcarriers for losses on consecutive plays. Then on

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fourth down, a 27-yard field goal attempt sailed wide.

Maine South struck quickly in the second half after Mike Bosco picked off a Graham pass just 52 seconds into the third quarter, giving Maine South the ball at the Tiger 39. Alviti then raced up the middle untouched, and the Hawks led 13-7.

“I saw the quarterback looking at him (the intended receiver),” Bosco said, “and I read (it) and dropped back a little bit, and I was able to get my hands on it.”

“Bosco with that interception, and the offense responding like that; that’s what you need,”

Inserra said. “We did what we had to do. We made some good adjustments (at halftime).

(And) that big run right at the beginning of the second half to really steal the momentum.”

Bosco, who doubles as a wideout, provided Maine South with what proved to be the game-deciding touchdown at 2:30 of the third quarter when Alviti found him wide open over the middle on a play that covered 11 yards. The Tigers ended up See HAWKS, page 15

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Maine South senior Pat Wardynski had five kills and four aces for the Hawks Tuesday night.

South volleyball beats East

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Maine South girls volleyball coach Peter King and his coaching counterpart at Maine East, Anne Bezek, are getting a feel for their respective teams’ strengths, as well as areas that need work, during the early part of the year.

ROUNDUP King and Bezek are in their first seasons at the helm, with Bezek back for her second goaround as the Demons’ coach (she coached Maine East until 2004).

The new coaches and their teams faced off in a CSL

crossover match last week, won by the Hawks, 25-15, 25-12. And both like the progress their clubs are making.

“We’re exactly where we need to be right now,” King said.

“Going into the season I knew passing was a focus, and it will continue to be a focus every day. Hitting-wise, blocking-wise, we’re starting to connect and having chemistry out there.

We’re trying to take it one point at a time and (we) really need to focus on controlling our side of the court.”

Bezek is optimistic that the Demons can turn things around after a 4-23 season last fall.

“I think overall we’ve improved so much since the start of the summer just (by)

leaps and bounds,” she said.

“In terms of competition, I think we can compete with just about anybody. Maine South just outplayed us tonight, definitely. I think on a different day, hopefully say a week or two from now, it might be a different outcome or at least a different score.”

The Demons pulled to within 11-7 of Maine South in Game 1, but the Hawks outscored Maine East 9-3 from that point to put the game away. The Hawks dominated Game 2, marching out to a 12-2 lead on a kill by Katherine Miles.

Miles and Pat Wardynski each collected five kills and See ROUNDUP, page 15

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St. Patrick runs over Dons; Demons, Wolves win

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Regardless of the sport, emotions run high whenever Notre Dame and St. Patrick clash.

But when the longstanding rivals meet on the gridiron, it’s Katy bar the door.

The Dons, seeking their fourth straight victory over the Shamrocks, faced off for their annual meeting Saturday on Hanson Stadium’s AstroTurf surface.

After spotting St. Patrick a 20-7 halftime, Notre Dame fought back and pulled to within a touchdown of the Shamrocks thanks to quarterback Dan Nagode’s 12-yard TD pass to Billy Hirsch on its opening drive of the third quarter.

However, Shamrock senior quarterback Octavio Renteria and junior running back Jeremy Molina got on their horses in the fourth. Renteria galloped 65 yards for a touchdown early in the quarter, and Molina followed with a 38-yard TD run en route

to a 40-21 victory.

Simply put, the Dons didn’t control the line of scrimmage, according to head coach Mike Hennessey. Renteria and Molina combined for 357 yards rushing, with Renteria piling up 182 yards and Molina 175.

“Offensively we sputtered in and out,” Hennessey said.“You’ve got to hand it to them. They came and controlled the line of scrimmage, and that’s where the game is won and lost.

“They had some big holes.

Their offensive line did a really good job.Those kids (St. Patrick’s linemen) were in our secondary before we knew it. When your safety is your leading tackler on the team, that’s a bad sign.That’s not where you want to be.”

Aside from their third-quarter scoring drive in which Nagode completed six straight passes, all of the Dons’ offensive highlights were provided by junior tailback Chris James.

James enjoyed a big day himself, piling up 149 yards on 25 carries, including a 28-

yard touchdown run that made it 13-7 with 8:11 to go in the second quarter.

In the fourth quarter, James took a screen pass over the middle, sprinted down the left sideline and then cut back, reaching the end zone on a play covering 80 yards.

St. Patrick head coach Dan Galante had high praise for James afterward.

“He’s very good,” Galante said.

“If you don’t put hats on him, he can make you miss. He’s a handful.”

Even though the Shamrocks bowed to Mt. Carmel 32-12 in their season-opener Aug. 25, Galante said the opportunity to play at Soldier Field in the Kickoff Classic was a confidencebooster for his team that carried over into Saturday.

“I think that just kind of went into the week (at practice) and far as our guys feeling really good about where we were at,” he said.

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Notre Dame junior Chris James takes off after catching a screen pass in the fourth quarter of the Dons’ 40-21 loss to St. Patrick on Saturday. James took the screen pass 80 yards for a touchdown.

sPorts ROUNDUP Continued from page 12

FOOTBALL 1. Bolingbrook 2. Maine South 3. JCA 4. Plainfield Central 5. Notre Dame 6. Downers North 7. Plainfield North

TENNIS 1. Benet 2. Downers South 3. Maine South 4. Lockport 5. Plainfield North 6. Plainfield East 7. Joliet

BOYS SOCCER 1. Benet 2. Downers North 3. Lisle 4. Maine East 5. Plainfield South 6. Downers South 7. Plainfield North

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL 1. Benet 2. JCA 3. Minooka 4. Niles West 5. Downers North 6. Lockport 7. Plainfield North

BOYS CROSS 1. Plainfield South 2. Minooka 3. Plainfield East 4. Maine South 5. Niles West 6. Notre Dame 7. Downers North

GIRLS CROSS 1. Maine South 2. Downers North 3. Downers South 4. Minooka 5. Plainfield Central 6. Lockport 7. Plainfield South Rankings are compiled by Mark Gregory and Scott Taylor.

four service aces. The Hawks’ Kristen Lee tallied 11 assists, and Jane Acker had seven digs.

Maine East got three kills each from Amanda Roddy and Sarah Hua-Pham, and five assists from Kate Gebultowicz.

•Niles West, behind 11 kills from junior Olivia Rusek, breezed past Lane Tech 25-17, 25-12 in a non-conference game Aug. 28. Krista Grunst added six kills, while Molly Kleppin tallied 15 digs and Felicia Phan 14 assists. On Aug. 30, Rusek piled up 11 more kills as the Wolves whipped Maine East 25-12, 25-9.

Phan added 13 assists.

BOYS SOCCER Maine East won its Kickoff Classic for the sixth straight year by beating Lake View 4-3 in the title game Aug. 30. Rami

HAWKS Continued from page 11 scoring with no time remaining in the game.

DONS Continued from page 14 The Dons (1-1) return home Friday to take on Normal (Ill.) Community, which made the Class 6A playoffs last season.The Ironmen also are 1-1 following a 20-18 loss to Bloomington High School, currently ranked sixth in the AP Class 6A state poll.

“We’ve got a team coming up from Bloomington-Normal,” Hennessey said, “and we have to figure things out quick and come back and play some good football. It’s tough when you lose your rivalry game, but those things happen, and we’ve got to be able to bounce back.”

• Maine East is off to a 2-0 start this season after pummeling Amundsen, 50-0, in its home opener last Friday.

Tailback Christian Lopez scored three rushing touchdowns (46,21 and 28 yards) and quarterback Alex Corey added TD runs of 2 and 9 yards.

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Dajani netted two goals for the winners; Tom Malik and Matt Coronado also scored.

Maine East started last week by nipping Northridge Prep, 4-3, in the tourney. The Demons received balanced scoring as Dajani, Malik, Coronado and Alex Lulek each tallied a goal.

The Demons then battled back from a 3-0 deficit with three second-half goals to tie Notre Dame, 3-3, in the second round of the tourney Aug. 28. Dajani scored for Maine East, along with Coronado and Dino Tijanic.

•Notre Dame’s Dino Ursino gave the Dons a 1-0 lead with his goal, and Brett Bartes made it 3-0 on a goal early in the second half.

shot a 48 vs. Prospect and a 41 vs. Highland Park. Andrew Fox also had a 49 against Highland Park. Matthew Doetsch carded a 48 in the match with Glenbrook North.

•Maine South shot a 157 on Aug. 29, easily defeating Niles North (173) and Waukegan (185) in a triangular meet. Rob Mazza led the field by firing a 36.

•Notre Dame finished second to Benet in an ESCC triangular match with the Redwings and St. Patrick Aug. 28.The Redwings recorded a 159, while Notre Dame had a 166 and St. Patrick a 183. The Dons’ Kyle Kolodziej tied for medalist honors with a 39.

BOYS GOLF

GIRLS CROSS

Maine East dropped three duals this week—193-207 to Prospect Aug. 27, 152-205 to Highland Park the next day and 147-218 to Glenbrook North on Aug. 30. Anthony Calderone

Maine South led by Emily Leonard’s first-place time of 18 minutes, 45 seconds over three miles, beat both Maine West and Maine East by 15-50 scores at the District 207 Invitational held

“I was really surprised that there was really no one around me,” Bosco said.“I turned around and I was by myself. It felt great.”

Running back Clay Burdelik churned out 129 all-purpose yards for the Hawks (105 rushing,

24 receiving) and Daly caught five passes for 59 yards to lead Maine South receivers.

This Friday, the Hawks face Deerfield in their home opener.

The Warriors are 1-1 following a 21-3 loss to St. Viator on Friday.

one of those picks back for a 27yard touchdown.

Jalen Lewis added a 44-yard TD run on a reverse, and Federico Cabrales tackled the Amundsen quarterback in the end zone for a safety.

The Demons’ final nonconference game promises to be a tough matchup.They’ll visit 2011 playoff qualifier Evanston starting at 7:30 p.m.

• Niles West jumped out to a 21-0 lead in the first quarter on rival Niles North Saturday afternoon and held off the Vikings for a 30-21 win.

Senior running back Jake Glotzer scored all three firstquarter touchdowns for the Wolves, now 2-0. He crossed the goal line on runs of 1 and 2 yards, and also caught a 9-yard TD pass from quarterback Mike McGivern.

The Wolves added a safety in the second quarter for a 23-0 lead, but the Vikings struck for three TDs and cut the margin to 23-21 at halftime. Following a scoreless third quarter, McGivern’s 4-yard pass to Andrew Milhulet sealed the victory in the final period. mike@buglenewspapers.com

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Aug. 28. Maine South runners captured the race’s first five places, as Megan Lemersal took second (19:25). Emma Ropski placed third, Cailin Eckhart fourth and Mirae Mastrolonardo fifth.

•Maine East defeated Maine West, 21-38, at the meet. Leslie Christiansen recorded the Demons’ top time of 21:53, while Jessica Cevas was the team’s second-leading runner (22:25).

BOYS CROSS Maine South, meanwhile, also upended Maine East and Maine West at the District 207 invite.

Jon Vaccaro’s time of 16:23 over three miles led the field. The Hawks’ John Carpenter, Kevin Dolan, Ryan Melerski, Paul Tobin and Jason Friesl grabbed the next five top spots in the race.

•Maine East got a ninth-place finish from Aayush Shah at the meet. mike@buglenewspapers.com

“We’ve got a lot of work to do,” Alviti said. “We’ve got Deerfield coming up.We’ve got to go in the film room and see what we did wrong today, fix up our mistakes and just focus on Deerfield now.” mike@buglenewspapers.com

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Raiders beat Spartans in rivalry game

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

In the first quarter, Romeoville did what it wanted against Valley View School District foe and defending Class 8A state champion Bolingbrook.

The Spartans held the Raiders to a turnover on downs on its first possession, but on its second possession, Bolingbrook running back Omar Stover ripped off a 91-yard TD run. A missed PAT made the game 6-0.

“We came out and played hard, we did what we prepared for on film,” Stover said. “We came out and executed. We are a talented offense. We are stacked and we work hard.”

The Spartans answered with a field goal and trailed only 6-3 after one quarter.

“We had a great first quarter,” said Romeoville coach Jeff Kuna.

“We didn’t run the ball as well I wanted. I knew we wouldn’t run all over them, but I thought we could get three or four a pop. I saw some areas I thought we could that.”

However, Bolingbrook tallied three touchdowns in less than four minutes to open the second quarter en route to a 46-10 win.

“I kept telling the guys to keep their heads up and stay up,” said Romeoville’s Caleb Bailey. “(Bolingbrook) is number one in everybody’s rankings. We are just going to get better.”

John Hall started the scoring with a two-yard touchdown run. That was followed by a TD pass from Aaron Bailey to John Howard and a 63-yard scamper

by Bailey.

Freshman Tuf Borland added a 45-yard interception return for a

score with less than two minutes added to the Raiders’ lead.

With Bailey on the bench, sophomore reserve Quincy Woods, orchestrated a drive that ended in Stover (7 carries, 141 yards) going in from 11-yards out for his second score of the game.

Woods would get a score of his own to end the Raider scoring, while Miguel Ford capped the Spartan scoring.

Woods wasn’t the only sophomore signal caller to play in the game, as Spartan sophomore Kelvin Jones replaced Jacob Bambule, who suffered his second head injury in as many weeks. Jones played the first half half of the sophomore game and was in street clothes during the varsity game until he was called upon to suit up.

“We won’t know until he sees the doctors, but if I had to bet, I would bet that he is out next week,” Kuna said of Bambule.

“That was why I had Calvin go in at halftime and suit up, because I knew he might have to play. He will get the majority of the reps.

Being a young quarterback, he has some things to learn, but we are working with him and he is getting a lot of coaching.”

Both teams get into conference play next week, as Bolingbrook travels to Joliet West and Romeoville faces Plainfield Central, who they beat to end the season last year.

“We played two very good teams. We learned a lot,” Kuna said. “We knew we had to win five of seven conference games to get in the playoffs and with these games here, even though we lost, we will have enough points. We do need to get one next week.” mark@buglenewspapers.com

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A host of Bolingbrook defenders bring down Romeoville’s Caleb Bailey Friday night in the battle of the two Valley View School District schools.

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East London: Early winner in the Olympics One look at London’s skyline and it’s clear that the city is shifting east.

Once a run-down wasteland, East London now glistens with gardens, greenery, and state-of-theart construction. Skyscrapers punctuate the skyline while a tangle of new Tube lines makes it a quick and easy trip from the center of town.

Much of the revitalization is thanks to the 2012 Olympic Games, which took place from July 27 to Aug. 12. But even now that the summer games are safely tucked away in the record books, their legacy will live on in East London. While definitely not Jolly Olde England, this area stretching from the Olympic Park south to the bustling Docklands district - offers a break from quaint, touristy London and a refreshing look at the British

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version of a 21st-century city.

The gleaming new Olympic Park is located about seven miles northeast of downtown London in an area called Stratford. Filling the Lea Valley, Stratford was once the site of derelict factories, mountains of discarded tires, and Europe’s biggest refrigerator dump. But in preparation for the Olympics, this area has

been gutted and rebuilt. Half a million trees were planted, and 1.4 million tons of dirt cleansed of arsenic, lead, and other toxic chemicals - a reminder of this site’s dirty industrial past.

Olympic Park is huge - bigger than Hyde Park/Kensington Gardens. It’s also quite beautiful, laced with canals and tributaries of the Lea River. At the heart

of the complex is a gaggle of ultramodern construction, including the 80,000-seat Olympic Stadium, which will host the opening and closing ceremonies; the Aquatics Center, with its swooping wave-like roofline that’s meant to suggest a dolphin; and the 350-foot-tall Orbit viewing tower, made of more than 1,800 feet of spiraling

tubular red steel.

Post-Games, Stratford will continue to evolve as both a tourist destination and a symbol of modern-day London. While some buildings, such as the basketball and water-polo arenas, will be dismantled, others will gain a second life. For instance, Olympic Stadium will be refitted to become a more intimate venue with 60,000 seats while the velodrome will be turned into a center for community use. After the athletes move out of the Olympic Village dorms, contractors will swoop in to install kitchens and turn these units into public housing.

The commercial zone, Stratford City, will serve as the biggest shopping center in Europe, while the Olympic Park area will be converted into a public space called the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. The Orbit will remain as a visitor attraction, providing fine views over London from its observation See LONDON, page 18

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Business & Real Estate

How to manage with a micromanaging boss Q. My boss is a micromanager.

He needs to control every single detail of any project I am working on, and then he hovers as I work. I’m starting to hide in our conference room to get privacy. How do I get him to trust my skills?

A. You get your boss to trust your skills by realizing he probably has an anxiety disorder.

He is terrified of losing control over a project and believes micromanaging his staff will prevent a problem.

You can’t change the chemical or psychological makeup of your boss’s brain. You can learn how to work with another person’s anxiety in the workplace.

Rule 1: Don’t take his hovering or constant advice about your next step personally.

Rule 2: Ask your boss what his worstcase scenario would be if the project failed.

Rule 3: Make it clear to your boss that you have a specific plan to avoid this result.

Life and work are inherently unpredictable. We all laugh at people who are superstitious. If a coworker avoids stepping on a crack in a sidewalk, we think they are eccentric. If our boss can’t let go of control of our project, we inaccurately believe our boss has no faith in us.

The truth is your boss has an awareness that bad

things happen. He also has a superstition that smart people can avoid bad things if they are constantly vigilant.

None of us enjoys walking around aware that an asteroid could extinguish all life on Earth or that Yellowstone could blow up and start the next ice age.We human beings get through our day by denying the reality of our puny powerlessness in a great big universe.

Your boss is simply trying to avoid circumstances he thinks would ruin his career.You could establish that you are his ally by helping him avoid his worries and become his new best friend.

If instead you buck his control and get hostile, you’ll only make his fear worse.

I know you probably think

your boss is the one in charge.

But, surprisingly, he may be more afraid of problems at work than you are. To get your boss to trust your skills, you’ll have to see him as vulnerable rather than trying to insult you.

You can’t build an alliance with your boss if you’re busy trying to defend yourself or avoid him. You can’t promise your boss a problem-free workplace.You can make it clear you are committed to providing solutions and lowering his anxiety.

When we go to work, we need to see both the head and the heart of the people we work with. When people see we know what’s in their head, they want to hire us. When people know we understand what is in

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your life expectancy dropped one year.

These days, the Docklands is a thriving center of business and my nomination for Europe’s most impressive urban development. Wandering around this area - filled with skyscrapers, subterranean supermalls, trendy pubs, and peaceful parks with pedestrian bridges looping over canals - is like discovering a slick, futuristic version of Manhattan with an English accent. My favorite time to visit is at the end of the workday, when the area comes alive with office workers finally ready to relax and let loose.

Despite its modern vibe, the Docklands retains remnants of the past. You can still see the 19th-century brown-brick warehouses that were once used for trading sugar and rum. Today they host a row of happening

restaurants along with the excellent Museum of London Docklands, which takes visitors on a fascinating 2,000-year walk through the story of commerce on the Thames.

Between its historic neighborhoods, centuries-old

churches, and blockbuster museums, London is filled with can’t-miss sights. But if you want to say you’ve seen today’s London, head east for a little modern history - and a fresh and contemporary take on this multilayered city.

Continued from page 17 decks. Though some parts of the park will likely be closed over the next year or two while this conversion takes place, you can still get a great view of the area along the Greenway, a 500-yardlong berm that sits at the park’s southern perimeter, and its View Tube, a covered shelter with a lookout tower.

Just south of Stratford the Docklands is another reinvigorated East London neighborhood. Back when Britannia ruled the waves, the Docklands boasted the world’s biggest shipping harbor, with a prime spot on the Thames River.

Then, after being destroyed by Nazi bombers during World War II, the Docklands became a dangerous no-man’s-land. Until a generation ago, local surveys ranked it as one of the least desirable places to call home.

It’s said that for every Tube stop you lived east of central London,

their hearts, they trust our skills, our judgment and our actions.

The last word(s) Q. I want a raise. Any advice?

A. Yes, be visible, effective and profitable.

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. (c) 2012 INTERPERSONAL EDGE DIST. BY TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him at rick@ricksteves. com and follow his blog on Facebook. (c)2012 RICK STEVES DIST. BY TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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Social Security strategy for couples: File and suspend

By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Media Services

Many people think of the decision to file for Social Security benefits as an irrevocable one, but the government actually allows anyone to reconsider, as long as it’s within one year of filing. If you change your mind, you need to notify the government and, if the request is approved, you have to repay all the benefits you and your family received based on your retirement application. If you had enrolled in Medicare Part B, you would be billed for future Part B premiums.

You can change your mind within the one year window, but you can only voluntarily suspend current or future retirement benefit payments if you have reached full retirement age and are not yet 70. File and suspend

is a feature of the system that can be useful for married couples, especially where one spouse has earned significantly more than the other spouse during their careers. In these cases, the lower earning spouse is usually better off claiming half of the spouse’s benefit because it will be higher than their individual benefit.

File and suspend allows the primary earner to apply for benefits, then suspend collecting, while allowing the other spouse to start collecting spousal benefits immediately. Here’s the best part: The primary wage-earning spouse can wait to claim benefits until 70, which increases the future individual Social Security benefit by eight percent each year between ages 66 and 70.

Here’s an example. Fred and his wife Ethel are both at the full retirement age of 66, based

on their birthdates. He is still employed, and she spent most of her life working in the home and therefore will be better off claiming half of his Social Security benefit rather than her own. His current benefit is $2,500 per month. Fred files for Social Security, and then voluntarily suspends his actual payments.

Ethel then claims her spousal benefit of $1,250.

During Fred’s suspension period, he will earn delayed retirement credits, which increase his Social Security retirement income by eight percent a year. By the time he re-files for his benefit at 70, the age at which benefits top out, his payment has increased to $3,300 per month. The couple has now collected income of $1,250 per month for four years, increased their total income stream after 70 and, if Fred predeceases Ethel, she

can give up her spousal benefit and begin taking his higher payment for the rest of her life.

File and suspend does not work for every couple. If spouses have earned similar amounts over their careers, the 50 percent spousal benefit might not add up to more money over the four years, and it may be better for each to draw their individual benefits.

The decision boils down to your particular circumstances. Some couples can’t afford to delay claiming benefits, and the health of both spouses must be taken into account.

There is flexibility with file and suspend. You don’t need to make the decision as soon as you reach full retirement age;you can choose it at any time until age 70.

Additionally, if you have exercised file and suspend but later decide that you want the income before

Obituaries PORADA Stella M. Porada nee Pluskwa; loving wife of the late Mike; beloved mother of Joseph (Christine) and Michael ; dearest grandmother of John, Margaret, and Martin; dear sister of Wladyslaw (Wladyslawa) Pluskwa, Janina (the late Waldemar) Moron, Maria

(Wladyslaw) Kolodziej, the late Jan (Zofia) Plesinski, and Marian Pluskwa; fond aunt of many nieces and nephews. Visitation was Friday August 24 3-9 PM at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Funeral was Saturday August 25th at 9:15 AM to St. John Brebeuf Church for Mass at 10 AM. Interment Maryhill Cemetery.

WOJCIESZEK Josephine Wojcieszek nee Pekovich beloved wife of the late Mathew M.; loving mother of Judy (Bill) Powell, David (Peggy), Mathew (Sherri), Maryann (Ed) Pill and the late Michael (Susan Crawford); devoted grandmother of Amy, Stephanie, and Allison Pill; Scott

(Katie) and Zachary Wojcieszek; and Brenda (Jorge) Morales; great grandmother of Dylan and Justin Morales. Visitation was at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Avenue Niles, on Wednesday Aug. 22 3-9 PM. Funeral was Thursday August 23rd at 9:15 AM to St. Lambert Church Mass 10 AM.Entombment Maryhill Mausoleum.

you turn 70, you can reinstate your benefits.

Social Security can be confusing, but spending time with free or paid calculators can help guide you through the process. If you work with a broker or adviser, don’t hesitate to ask him or her to crunch the numbers, or consider engaging an adviser or an accountant by the hour. The investment may be well worth it over the long run.

Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Editor-atLarge for www.CBSMoneyWatch.com.

She covers the economy, markets, investing and more on her podcast and blog, Jill on Money, as well as on television and radio. She welcomes comments and questions at askjill@ moneywatch.com. (c) 2012 TRIBUNE MEDIA SERVICES, INC.

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Niles Senior Center July/August Naturally Active All programs require advanced registration. 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.

Join us as we celebrate Grandparents Day Sunday, Sept. 9, 2-4:00PM $5/person.

Celebrate this special day by bringing your grandchildren to a good old-fashioned ice cream social, complete with games, prizes, and more! Advanced registration by September 5 is required.

6th Annual Low Vision Fair Saturday, Sept. 22 10AM1:30PM This event is cosponsored by the Niles Senior Center, Niles Public Library and four other local libraries. Over 20 exhibitors will be present with low vision aids, product information, and glaucoma screenings will be offered by North Shore University Health Systems. Try out the products and see if they work for you! Dr. Conti will do a presentation on macular degeneration. This event is FREE and opened to the public. No registration is required.

Fall BBQ Friday, September 7, 11:15AM2:30PM $15M/$20NM Join us for a very special BBQ as we say “Good-bye” to MaryAnn. Lunch will feature grilled burgers and brats with delicious sides and dessert.

Door prizes will be awarded, and entertainment will feature the fabulous Johnny Gray! Seating is reserved. Don’t wait too long to make your reservations and tickets are going rapidly.

Coffee and Cake to Say “GoodBye” 3PM, Friday, September 7 Join Maryann for some cake to celebrate her retirement.

Got the Dot? – It Could 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).

Cooking for One Wednesday, September 19, 10:30-11:30AM $15M/$20NM Instructor Kelly Donlea, author and owner of Organizing Dinners, will be here for another great cooking class focusing on recipes and tips for great meals for one! See how it’s done and enjoy the meals while you’re at it! Advanced registration is required.

AARP Safe Driver’s Program Tuesdays, September 4 & 11 12noon- 4:00PM This refresher course for drivers age 50 and older is a two day class. Both days are required to receive the certification needed to be eligible for an insurance reduction (check with your insurance to find out if it recognizes this program).

Payment is due on the first day of class and is payable to AARP. The cost is $12 for members of AARP and $14 for nonmembers. Advanced registration is required.

SUMMER Dinner and a Movie Schedule Dinner at 5PM – Movie starts 5:15PM For detailed descriptions, contact the NSC 847 588-8420.

– You must register in advance if you would like to have the dinner. If you are coming for the movie only, you must still Tuesday, August 21, Something Borrowed, (PG-13, 112min) Dinner: Pizza, Soda, Dessert $5M/$7.50NM Tuesday, August 28, The Iron Lady,(PG-13,105min) Dinner:Hot Dog, Chips, Dessert $2M/$3NM Register Now for Computer Classes beginning in September Pre Intro to Computers, Tuesdays & Thursdays, Sept. 4-13 9AM-10:30AM $25M/$30NM Instructor: Diana Zumpano Online Couponing, Monday & Wednesday, Sept. 10 & 12, 2-3:00PM $6M/$9NM Instructor: Mary Kussmann

Computer Basics, Mondays & Wednesdays, Sept. 17-26, 2:303:30PM $25M/$30NM Instructor: Mary Kussmann

North Shore Senior Center Book Talk: Young Adult Books for Adults Wednesday, September 5 from 1- 2p.m.

Do you want to discover what all of the buzz is about surrounding young adult books like The Hunger Games? Come to the Center Wednesday, September 5 from 1- 2p.m.These bestselling books aren’t just for teens! Check out some of the most popular young adult books with Debra Wischmeyer, Morton Grove Public Library Reader Service Librarian, and discover your next favorite read. Materials will be available for checkout, so remember to bring your library card! To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Strange Lives of Some of Our Stars Monday, September 10 from 1- 2:30 p.m.

Leon Michelson, Author, Columnist, Radio Host will explore how these stars ended up not as rich as you would think, not as happy as you would think, some even died at a young age in a most mysterious manner.

Stars like Van Johnson, Linda Darnell, Marjorie Main, James Cagney and over 20 more. It will all be revealed here, Monday, September 10 from 1- 2:30 p.m. so don’t miss it. Fees are $8 member; $10 non member.

To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Elizabeth Taylor: Violet Beauty Wednesday, September 12 from 1- 2:30 p.m.

There are so many ways to describe Elizabeth Taylor: breathtaking, passionate, unrelenting, captivating. We’ll see her unforgettable portrayals of complicated, strong women in films such as Cleopatra, Cat on a Hot Tin Roof, Giant, and Who’s Afraid of Virginia Woolf?

Join us Wednesday, September 5 from 1- 2p.m. to be charmed by wonderful stories about her film career, her life as Hollywood royalty, and learn about her dedication to philanthropic work.

Fees are $8 member; $10 non member. Presented by Steven Frenzell and Movie Marquee Productions. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Memory in Motion Thursdays, September 13 – October 18 from 9 – 10 a.m.

Looking for a workout for the body and the mind? Rediscover the joy of music and dance!

Memory in Motion is great for everyone,but ideal for individuals who want to maintain their mobility and memory. No prior dance experience is needed.This 6 session course meets Thursdays from 9 – 10 a.m. September 13,– October 18, 2012. Fees are $49 member; $59 non-member.

To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lunch and a Movie:We Bought a Zoo Thursday, September 13 from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m.

Join us Thursday, September 13 from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. for a delicious lunch with friends, following by a viewing of We bought a Zoo. Acclaimed filmmaker Cameron Crowe (Jerry Maguire, Almost Famous) directs an amazing and true story about a single dad who decides his family needs a fresh start, so he and his two children move to the most unlikely of places: a zoo. With the help of an eclectic staff, and with many misadventures along the way, the family works to return the dilapidated zoo to its former wonder and glory. Rated PG. Fee $6 member; $8 non-member includes a delicious lunch. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m The Magic Pianos of Ferrante and Teicher Monday, September 17 from 12:30 p.m.

Discover the magic that two

pianos can bring on Monday, September 17 from 1- 2:30 p.m.!

Hear your favorite love songs, movie themes and popular hits played by this immortal piano duo! Jim Kendros will describe the orchestral effects used in these wonderful arrangements, and will highlight the various pianistic effects achieved on each song. But wait-there’s a surprise!

Jim will bring us added insights and a mini-keyboard concert of his own! Fees are $7 member; $9 non-member . To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

From Macy’s to Monica Monday, September 24 from 12:30 p.m.

When Lazarus Straus immigrated to the United States in 1852 from Germany, little did he imagine that he was beginning a dynasty of merchants, industrialists, public servants, and philanthropists.This amazing family has created a legacy both in America and in Israel by their multiple talents and generosity, and we are all the beneficiaries.

Join us Monday, September 24 from 1- 2:30 p.m. to learn the amazing contributions of different members of this family over the generations, and the surprising connections to some infamous Americans. Presented

by Leah Polin, Former Executive Director, Institute for Jewish Learning. Fees are $8 member; $10 non-member .To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Art & Creativity of Aging- Art & Craft Show Friday September 28, from 10 am – 3 pm Revel in the artistry and craftsmanship of older adults on Friday, September 28 from 10a.m.

– 3 p.m! Artisans and crafters will show and sell their works at our Art and Craft Show. Enjoy performances by seasoned local musicians as you browse and See CENTERS, page 23

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CENTERS Continued from page 22 chat in this unique celebration of Active Aging Week. Free admission to the show.

If you are an older adult artist and are interested in exhibit space for this event, please contact Loretta Pable at the North Shore Senior Center, 847.470.5223, to inquire about exhibit space.

Starved Rock Land & Water Tour Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 8:30am - 4:45pm Revel in the glorious fall color of Starved Rock State Park on Thursday, October 11, 2012 from 8:30am - 4:45pm! This trip features a trolley tour and a river cruise on the “Belle of the Rock,” an authentic paddle wheel boat. Lunch at the Starved Rock State Park Lodge, all tours, and transportation are included in the trip fee. Fees are $125 member; $150 non-member. Trip departs from our Morton Grove location at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center, 6140 Dempster Street, Morton Grove.

To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Volunteer Drivers Needed!

North Shore Senior Center’s Escorted Transportation Service (ETS) relies on volunteers to provide rides for ambulatory seniors to/from medical and dental appointments. Volunteer drivers use their own cars and have great flexibility; they can accept or decline any request for transportation. To learn more about this important and rewarding role, please contact Maura Rogan, Director of Volunteer Services and Community Engagement, at 847.784.6052 or mrogan@nssc. org.

Tell your Life Stories!

North Shore Senior Center’s Life Stories is an oral history program in which you tell and record stories from your life.

During two meetings with a trained volunteer interviewer, ideally in the comfort of your own home, you identify themes and events you want to cover and then share and record them in a conversational interview.

The recorded interview is one hour in length and is transferred to CDs for you to keep and/or

share. A Life Stories interview makes a wonderful gift to give or receive! Fee: $40 North Shore Senior Center members; $50 others. To learn more, call 847.784.6085.

Park Ridge Senior Center Something new has been added to the Center’s list of programs … Sit and Get Fit. Starting time is 2:30 on Fridays from September 21 to November 30 at a cost of $62 for members and $77 for nonmembers. This class is perfect for those with compromised knees, hips, shoulders, ankles or back pain. It will include gentle stretching, light weights, and cardio. Participants can stand for a few minutes for balance

or stay seated and work at your own pace. Class is 45 minutes long.

class members will learn how to shuffle, flap and ball change.

If bridge is of interest there are several opportunities to Tai Chi for Health: Balance, enjoy the game. Groups meet Posture, Pain, & Arthritis begins on Friday mornings, Sunday an hour earlier, 1:30, Fridays from afternoons, and Couple’s Bridge September to November 30. meets the first Thursday of the This class will increase flexibility, month.

Call the Center at 847muscle strength, heart and lung 692-3597 for more information activity, posture and help prevent falls in this low impact approach or to be put in touch with one of to fitness. The class can be done the group moderators. standing or modified to a chair, practicing at your own pace.

Class is 45 minutes. Cost is $62 for members and $77 for nonmembers.

The next tap class will be starting at 12:30, on Tuedays from September 11 to October 2 at a cost of $10 for members and $15 for non-members. We may not end up dancing like Gene Kelly or Ann Miller, but the

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Membership dues for the 20122013 year are being accepted.

The dues are: single - $45 resident/$63 non-resident and a Couple (must reside in the same household) $68 resident/$97 non-resident.

And attention to current members … bring in a new member and receive a $5 gift card. Ask the front desk for more details.

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