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Niles host first Bike Niles event at Culver School

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Adam Velazquez, 12, rides around on an recumbent bicycle provided by Amlings Cycle.

iles residents attended the very first Bike Niles event at Culver School over the weekend.The Sept. 14 event started at 9 a.m. at the school’s parking lot featured a bike ride through the Miami Woods forest preserve.

“For our first event I think it went really well,” said Julie Keating, of Amlings Cycle in Niles. Over 125 people showed up to the Bike Niles event set up at Culver School’s parking lot, with about 40 of those in attendance joining in the bike ride through the forest preserve.

The event also featured Extreme X-Game medalist Matt Wilhelm performing stunts and bicycle tricks while Coca-Cola and Meijer provided refreshments.

Additionally Celli’s Hot Dogs sold food to attendees.

“We want to make people aware of regional bike paths in the area,” said Bruce Sylvester, senior planner for the village of Niles.“This is also part of a See BIKE, page 3

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Representatives from Sam Schwartz Engineering getting feedback from Niles residents about proposed bike path ideas for the village.

BIKE Continued from page 1 larger planning effort. We want people to give ideas about getting around the community--like,“we need a better crossing here, more signage there.’”

Members of the Niles police and fire department did helmet fittings and bike safety checks for cyclists, among other things and Advocate Lutheran General set up a safety course.

“We learned how to be safe on our bikes by riding around the cones the put out for us,” said Hannah Jacob, 8, who attended the event with her parents and two siblings.

“I think this is a really awesome idea, motorists

should be made more aware of bicycles on the road,” said Monica Huminiecki, 33, of Niles. She was driving around when that morning when she saw the event at the parking lot and pulled over to check it out. Sam Schwartz Engineering, the firm the village has hired to oversee the new bike path plan, was there to solicit feedback from Niles residents like Huminiecki on the proposed plans for the village’s bike plan.

The Niles Environmental Action Plan is just one of the many that the Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning has helped create.

The Northwest Municipal Conference (NWMC) adopted a long-term bicycle plan in 2010, and since then, Niles

has been working to refine the large-scale plan in order to implement it more responsibly locally. Currently CMAP is providing technical assistance to about 100 communities to create comprehensive plans with environmental sustainability. For Niles, the initial steps of this process have involved multiple Steering Committee meetings, stakeholder interviews and meetings with village staff and residents.

The creation of a villagewide bicycle and pedestrian plan is part of a CMAP recommendation that the village promote alternative transportation and permit and/ or require the installation of bicycle facilities throughout the community.

Memorial services were held across the country Sept. 11 on the12th anniversary of the attacks that devastated the country and left nearly 3,000 people killed when hijacked jetliners crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a Pennsylvania field.

In Park Ridge, a somber 8 a.m. service was officiated by the Rev. Rich Darr of the First United Methodist Church of Park Ridge and featured an honor guard composed of the Park Ridge police and fire departments. The service also included a rendition of the national anthem by the Roosevelt School Choir and a closing prayer by the Rev. Bob Campbell.

“It’s extremely important that we remember,” said Darr.

“I’m glad we continue to do this every year. There are some communities that I’m aware of that aren’t doing it every year.”

The ceremony also included the ringing of the firehouse bell to symbolize the end of a firefighter’s shift and the lowering of the fire station flags to half-staff by Firefighter/ Paramedic Dave Malcomson.

Two first responders were also given commemorative blankets created by Donna Hogue through her Throws of Love project, which sends fleece blankets with images

of patriotism, police and fire motifs to members of the military and first responders. Park Ridge Police Officer Laura Kappler and Firefighter Robert Kelly both receiving blankets at the event.

The Skokie fire department held a bell ceremony at each of its fire stations at 8:58 a.m., followed by a moment of silence at 9 a.m. The Des Plaines fire and police departments hosted a ceremony at 8 a.m. in front of Fire Station 1 at 405 S. River Road., where Marine Corps Cpl. Marshal Macri played taps.

Morton Grove also observed a moment of silence in remembrance of the attacks during a meeting of the village trustees Sept. 9.

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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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Alfred Figueroa, 27, of the 2500 block of N. 73rd Ave, Elmwood Park, was arrested Sept.

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Angkham M. Souvongkham, 35, of the 1700 block of N. Kedzie, Chicago, was arrested Sept. 7 on the 6800 block of Oakton after he reportedly was in the middle of the street, lunging at cars for an unknown reason.

Police took Souvongkham into custody and found an active parole warrant from the Illinois Department of Corrections on him. He was then taken into custody, booked and processed before being transferred being transferred to Illinois DOC.

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Ahmad Namameh,44,of the 7000 block of W. Higgins, Chicago, was arrested Sept. 7 on the 7200 block of Caldwell for Domestic Battery.

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Kristina R. Grillas, 27, of the 9000 block of Golf Road, Des Plaines, was arrested Sept.

10 at Golf Mill Center for Retail Theft.

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Park Ridge Omar Lusano-Ramirez, 36, of the 3700 block of S. Hermitage, Chicago, was arrested Aug. 30 on the 7100 block of W. Touhy, Niles, for No Valid DL.

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Carlos Santos, 39, of the 600 block of Pickwick Ct., Mt. Prospect, was arrested Aug. 30 on the 7100 block of W.Touhy, Niles, for No Valid DL and No Valid Insurance.

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Hugo Perez-Gomez, 23, of the 100 block of Jerry Stevens,Bensenville,was arrested Aug. 30 on the 7100 block of W. Touhy, Niles, for No Valid DL and No Valid Insurance

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Abel Mijangos, 28, of the 4800 block of N. 54th St.,

Milwaukee (WI), was arrested Aug. 30 on the 7100 block of W. Touhy, Niles, for No Valid DL. William Osmanski, 25, of the 0-100 block of Roxbury Ln., Des Plaines, was arrested Aug. 31 on the 1700 block of W. Dempster for Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid Accident, Texting While Driving, Failure to Report Accident to Police, DUI and No Valid Insurance.

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Deda, 18, of the 10 Donald 1300 block of Talcott, Park Ridge, was arrested Sept. 1 on the 800 block of S. Greenwood for Zero Tolerance.

Thomas Nolan, 31, of the 3500 block of W. Cullom, Chicago, was arrested Sept. 2 at the intersection of Dempster & Western for DUI and Following

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Janusz Szymanski, 61, of 6700 block of W. Higgins, Chicago, was arrested Sept. 3 at the intersection of Dempster & Potter for No Valid DL and Failure to Yield.

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Patel, 26, of the 13 Udaykumar 2600 block of W. Devon, Chicago, was arrested Sept. 5 at the intersection of Devon & Canfield for Speeding 35+ Over.

A 15 yr old from Chicago was arrested Sept. 8 at the intersection of Touhy & Busse for No Valid DL, No Valid Insurance, Expired Registration and Curfew.

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Paul Asistores, 36, of Niles was arrested Sept.5 at the intersection of Golf and Waukegan for Revoked DL. Jay George, 41, of Chicago was arrested Sept. 6 at the intersection of Dempster and Birch for Revoked DL.

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Marcell Perry, 27, of Chicago was arrested Sept. 6 at the intersection of Dempster and Edens for Obstructing Justice, Suspended DL and Active Warrant.

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Jacqueline Tsheko, 50, of Morton Grove was arrested Sept. 7 at the intersection of Dempster and Oriole for Suspended DL.

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Julia Vasquez, 29, of Chicago was arrested Sept.

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and Waukegan for No Valid DL. Jose Martinez, 24, of Chicago was arrested Sept.

9 at the intersection of Dempster and Waukegan for Hit and Run, DUI and No Valid DL.

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Henry Carhuayo, 42, of Morton Grove was arrested Sept. 9 on the 9300 Block Austin for Hit and Run and No Valid DL.

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Jose Santillan, 35, of Chicago was arrested Sept.

9 on the 6600 Block Dempster for No Valid DL.

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Nashawn Legrone, 29, of Evanston was arrested Sept.

10 on the 6300 block of Oakton for Retail Theft and Battery.

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Niles North teacher Skokie man declared insane in 2011 murder of daughter dies of cancer diagnosis last year it just didn’t seem real,” said former student Monica Rosenberg. “A bunch of former A Niles North High School English students from my class made him teacher and a popular cross country a get well soon book with all of our coach died in his sleep at his wife’s favorite memories of him. I had the side after a yearlong battle honor of going back to Niles with cancer. Dan Horyn, North and giving it to him in 34, lived in Chicago but person.” had spent the past 12 years Rosenberg said she was teaching and coaching at able to tell him then how the Niles North. Students much he inspired her and said that Horyn was an the rest of his students and outgoing and big-hearted when she gave him the teacher that had a passion book, he said it was one of Dan Horyn for education. his life goals to be published “Dan had an amazing presence and joked that this was as close as he throughout our building that had gotten. transcended the English department,” “I felt so honored to be able to said Niles North principal Ryan make one of his dreams come true,” McTague after news of Horyn’s she said.

Additionally in the days since his passing reached the district. “He was passing friends and students have the most selfless man I ever met. Near announced a 5K in honor of him called the end he always wanted to make sure everyone else was ok.” the “First Annual Dan Horyn 5K.” Horyn was diagnosed with terminal Horyn passed away Sept. 8. And cancer last August but continued to leaves behind a wife and other family teach and coach while underwent members. A second service for Horyn treatment. However he needed to take was held at Daniel’s belovedAscension a leave of absence at the beginning Church on Sept. 13. He will be interred of this school year to focus on his at St. Adalbert Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, appreciated donations can treatment, school officials said.

“I had Mr. Horyn as a teacher four be made to the Niles North Athletic years ago and when I heard about his Booster Club.

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Niles North director of security resigns

According to a new study

by Heartland Alliance’s Social IMPACT Research Center, Chicagoland suburbs currently have as many poverty-stricken residents as the city of Chicago.

The Poverty Matters report had three key conclusions: 1) Poverty exploded in the suburbs, surging 95 percent since 1990, when about onethird of the Chicago region’s poor population lived in the suburbs, to 50 percent in 2011.

That means that about the same number of people experience poverty in the suburbs as they do in Chicago.

2) Surge in suburban poverty well-outpaced the 29 percent population increase from 1990 to 2011. Further, the increase in poverty was greater among children and all racial and ethnic groups in the suburbs than it was in Chicago.

3) From 1990 to 2011, the suburbs saw improvements or gains that were less pronounced than in Chicago.

The Poverty Matters report uses 2011 federal income guidelines to define poverty —

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not returned requests for comment as of press time. However he did resign from his position with the school A Niles North director of security district on Sept. 9, the day after his was charged with one count of felony first court date at the Skokie district theft of school property he allegedly court house.

“Since this is a pending criminal sold online. The Cook County State’s matter, District 219 is not Attorney’s Office said that commenting further about James F. DiJohn, 56, he details of the case. The was arrested Sept. 6 around district is fully cooperating 3 p.m. on the 6300 block with the Skokie Police of North Cicero Avenue Department,” said District in Chicago, said Skokie 219 in a statement released police. after the incident went DiJohn has been executive director of James DiJohn public.

D219 Superintendent security at Niles Township Nanciann Gatta told media outlets High School District 219 for the past that an interim director of security 13 years. Authorities say that during was hired and that security services his tenure he allegedly stole about for the school’s staff and community $500 to $10,000 in school property.

The stolen items included portable will “continue uninterrupted.”

DiJohn is currently out on $10,000 radios, earpieces, chargers and radio bond and next due in court on Sept. accessories that DiJohn reportedly sold via his personal eBay account. 17 and additional charges against DiJohn, who lives in Chicago, had him are pending.

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murders.

“He was not delusional,” Gemskie said.

Cook County Circuit Court Judge Garritt Howard handed down the verdict Sept. 12 after A Skokie man was found not guilty by reason of three-day bench trial at the Skokie district court insanity in the violent 2011 slaying of his 18-yearhouse. old daughter and 2-year-old granddaughter.

When the trial began, authorities Public defenders for Miguel Renteria, described Renteria’s slayings as a violent 41, said he suffers from schizophrenia double murder.

They said he invited his and thought God told him to commit daughter to his Skokie apartment with a the crime in order to save the victims’ promise of buying her a membership at souls. The opening day of testimony in a local health club.

Once she was there, the double murder trial public defender Renteria stabbed and suffocated his Nicolette Katsivalis said the defense did daughter before doing the same to his not dispute that Renteria committed granddaughter.

He then called 911 and the slaying, but stressed that Renteria’s Renteria calmly reported the crime. mental state at the time of the murders Renteria will now be evaluated by the Cook is a critical component of his defense.

County Department of Human Services to see if She said Renteria, who has a history of mental he is still in the need of mental health services, illness, had not taken his medication at the time offi cials said. of the murders and was delusional. She also The Department of Human Services will said because of this, Renteria did not realize his report its findings to the court on Oct. 11. At that actions were a crime.

Renteria will likely be transferred to a state facility However Cook County Assistant State’s Attorney for treatment and said he will not be eligible for Michelle Gemskie disputed the defenses claims of insanity, saying Renteria was working as a pizza release from the state facility until he is found delivery driver and attended prayer meetings to be sane and not a threat to himself or anyone without any problems in the days leading up the else, officials said.

COMMUNITY BRIEFS Poverty rising in suburbs since 1990

that is an annual income less than: • $11,484 for a single person • $14,657 for a couple • $17,916 for a family of three • $23,021 for a family of four “There has been tremendous growth in poverty in the Chicago suburbs over the past twenty years,” said report author Amy Terpstra.“To give you a sense of scale, between 1990 and 2011, the number of people living in poverty in the suburbs increased 95%, far outpacing the population growth rate in the suburbs of 29%.That’s compared to a 1% increase in the number of poor people living in the city over the same time period.

It’s important to note that in the Chicago region, poverty rates in Chicago are still higher than they are in the suburbs, although the increase in the poverty rate in the suburbs has been much greater than in the city between 1990 and 2011.

As research sheds light on this trend of an increasing number of people in poverty in the suburbs, decision makers need to keep in mind that poverty anywhere is detrimental not only to people experiencing it,

but to our region’s economic vitality as a whole.

“If suburban communities want to fight poverty, they need to be taking a close look at two things: infrastructure, and state policy changes.

Community leaders need to ask, ‘Do we have the social services infrastructure people need here in the suburbs to move out of poverty, and if not, how do we bring those services here?’” said Samantha Tuttle, Director of Policy and Advocacy at Heartland Alliance.

Dempster closed due to Metra construction Repairs to the Metra railroad tracks will close all traffic lanes on Dempster Street in Morton Grove starting Oct. 5 through Oct. 13. A Metra Spokesperson said the entire crossing will be replaced.The construction includes laying new tracks and creating a smoother crossing for vehicles. Commuters with questions about detours or alternate routes through Morton Grove can call Morton Grove Village Hall at (847) 9654100.

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Classic, rare films coming to Park Ridge theater course for free.

I really go out of my way to give a nice presentation that includes giving people a heads up of what kinds of tidbits or cinematography to look for in the film. I’m going to try to do that in the Pickwick series before the film, but it won’t be to the same extant as I do at the library. At the library, I also like to show documentaries about the films we’re going to be seeing as well.

Now I’d like to do that at the Pickwick I don’t have time, so that series will feature a much shorter talk. … similar to what my friends do at the Northwest Chicago Film Society. … I just want to get people excited about these films. I’m grateful for all the support I’ve gotten with that so far.

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

This fall the Pickwick Theatre will debut an all-new classic film series at the art deco movie palace in Park Ridge.

The Pickwick opened in 1928 as a vaudeville stage and movie theatre and was designed by architects Roscoe Harold Zook, William F. McCaughey and Alfonso Iannelli.The main auditorium is built to resemble an Aztec or Mayan temple and seats up to 1,400 people.

Additionally film fans were already familiar with the theater, as “Siskel & Ebert & the Movies” featured the Pickwick’s marquee and 100-foot tower in the opening credits of their legendary television series.

Now Matthew Hoffman is hoping to make the Pickwick a destination for cinephiles interested in classic films.

He’s currently the assistant circulation manager at the Park Ridge Library and also its resident film historian. Previously he studied film at Columbia College before focusing on becoming a writer.

After college, he was charged with hosting the LaSalle Theatre’s Saturday Night Classic Film Festival.

At LaSalle he oversaw a revival of classic and rare cinema screenings, some of which aren’t easily available via retailers. He got the job after his Columbia professor Scott Marks, who was running the LaSalle film festival prior to Hoffman, was hired to be Film Critic and Big Screen blogger at the San Diego Reader.

Hoffman continued the festival until he decided to pursue his Masters degree.

Then five years ago, the Park Ridge Library asked him to start a classic film series that has now expanded to the Pickwick.The Bugle talked to Hoffman about his plans for the Pickwick series and his love of cinema.

The Bugle: How did the move to the Pickwick come about?

Matthew Hoffman: Each spring, I do a film program for the Park Ridge library that runs from March to the end of May. One year, we did a film series that focused art deco in Hollywood film design called Spring Deco. Another series we did at the library was profiling swashbuckling films in Hollywood that was titled Crossed Swords. In the past, we’ve partnered with the Pickwick to successfully screen “The Black Pirate” (1926) starring Douglas Fairbanks and “The Adventures of Robin Hood” (1938) starring Errol Flynn. Because these screenings had a great turnout, the Pickwick Theater’s management took note of our success and told me he wanted to do a classic film series. So starting Sept. 26, we’ll be doing classic films once a month, which is great, as I’m

The Bugle: What got you interested in classic films? always looking to get more film students and younger generations interested in classic cinema.

I’m encouraged when I see guys bringing their dates to the theater; I really want to get younger people involved. So right now, the Pickwick series is sort of like a trial run, but I’m confident that we’d do well. I’ll also be continuing my film series at the library while the Pickwick thing is happening, so I’ll have two film programs I’ll be doing at the same time.

The Bugle: Digital cinema package projectors that are now the industry standard have made many first-run film houses move away from screening 35-millimeter film prints. Are the classic films screened at the Pickwick going to be screened digitally or will they be using film projection, what led to that decision?

MH: To begin with, it’s going to be digital projection, but what I want to do is eventually move to a 35 mm projector.

I think The Pickwick still has one 35 mm projector but has since removed it. I would like Pickwick series to be successful enough that we can get two of those 35 mm projector going, that way we can screen archival films. But in order to do that I need to show that there is a demand for it. Once that happens, then we can do more than just digital screenings.

The Bugle: You mention brief introductory comments about the films before they are screened …

MH: When I screen the films in the library, I always do an introduction. I like to put the film in context and give a little history on the story of the film’s production. One of the nicest comments I ever got from an audience member was that it was like taking a movie history

MH: I grew up with them. When I was 6 or 7, I used to watch Rich Koz’s “Son of Svengoolie,” so I’ve always gravitated towards the older films, the ones my dad liked to watch. When I was in high school, I used to go to movie conventions, and when I went to Columbia College I was a film student before I eventually became a fiction writer. It was my film background that helped me get the job at the LaSalle Theatre.

Talking about my experiences is great, but what makes it so cool is that I get to book films that I want to show, films that I want to get other people excited about.

At the library a few years ago I screened a pre-code cinema series. It was cool seeing people react to the films and there was one that really got people talking:“Three on a Match” (1932) starring Ann Dvorak.

Dvorak isn’t really that recognizable a name, but people were amazed by her performance in that film. So I’m always trying to work lesser-known films into the screenings and talk about why they are important and still relevant today.

The Bugle: What is one of your favorite films or genre?

MH: The 1933 version of “King Kong.”

I was actually at a digitally restored theatrical screening of it Sept. 3.

Nick Digilio’s Film Club at Muvico in Rosemont hosted it. I was telling him how it’s one of my favorites.

Basically I’m a big fan of the classic horror genre, the Universal Films from the 1930s. I’m also a big fan Lon Chaney, star of the 1941 version of “The Wolf Man.”That’s my forte, films from the 1920, the 1930’s and 1940s. I see modern films as well, but my strength is that period of film history, so I want to stick with that era.The Pickwick series will eventually be showing some

lesser-known films, but to start, we want to show films families and people are familiar with.

For Halloween, we’ll be showing “The Blob” (1958) starring Steve McQueen, and we’ll be encouraging people to come dressed up in costume.

In November, we’ll be showing silent film “The Thief of Bagdad” (1924) and have organist Jay Warren of the Silent Film Society of Chicago providing live musical accompaniment. Warren will also perform prelude music before we screen “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” (1954) on Sept. 24.

The Bugle: Will you have a Christmasthemed series?

MH: “Babes in Toyland” (1934) staring Laurel and Hardy will be one of our Christmas tie-ins. I didn’t want to show one everyone had seen like “White Christmas.” Another one will be the silent short “Big Business” (1929) that features Laurel and Hardy trying to sell Christmas trees in mid-summer in Los Angeles.

Then for 2014, I’ll be profiling films from the year 1939, which has long been considered Hollywood’s greatest year and featured the release of films like “Gunga Din” (1939) and “Gone with the Wind” (1939). It will be the 75th anniversary of films from that year, so I definitely I want to feature them at the Pickwick next summer.

I’ll also have some special guests next year like Jessica Rains, the daughter of actor Claude Rains, at a screening of “Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” (1939).

Her father was nominated for Best Supporting (Actor) for his role as Senator Joseph Paine in the film. I’d like to bring in other guests as the series continues once it hopefully gets off to a good start.

Screening Info The Pickwick Classic Film Series will feature the follow movies through the end of the year: September 26 | “20,000 Leagues Under the Sea” (1954) | With prelude music by Jay Warren of the Silent Film Society of Chicago.

October 31 | “The Blob” (1958) November 21 | “The Thief of Bagdad” (1924) | With live organ accompaniment

by Jay Warren of the Silent Film Society of Chicago.

The Pickwick Theatre is open every day of the week with early matinee times Friday, Saturday and Sunday and every day during the summer.

Admission is $5 for everyone at or before 6 p.m. and for children under 12 and senior citizens 65 and older. After 6 p.m., general admission is seven dollars. Admission is $7 ($5 for seniors). All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.parkridgeclassicfilm.com.

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Law for thee but not for me approach destructive

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hicago has begun putting up “speed cameras”.The fine threshold is $35, then jumping to $100, both set carefully to minimize any attempt to dispute them.The cameras themselves were placed in positions to maximize revenue. Chicago cannot politically raise more taxes, but governments have been very successful at fining “law breakers”.

Americans believe in the rule of law, but we’ve forgotten the purpose of America’s laws: to maximize and protect individual liberty. We’re

to be a nation of laws, not men, and respect for law is incredibly strong in America, but I fear that this is coming to a swift end.

Note that corruption is defined as “something that has been changed from its original form”.That has been happening for a long time with our laws.

Corruption is also “spiritual or moral impurity or deviation from an ideal”.There might be a few Chicago toddlers or infants still confused, but the rest of us know that the speed cameras are really revenue cameras.They’re a tax on the

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normal human behavior of saving time.The publicly stated intent is a lie. Worse the law itself is corrupted.The goal is to get you to break the law.

If you abide by the law, the cameras will be done and gone in no time because they won’t generate enough money.

That’s where the real evilness of our current laws comes clear.Their goal is money via fines, settlements or outright confiscation and all of it under the guise of public safety.

The current system wants and needs law breakers.

Over time the effect is less and less respect for laws and law-makers.That’s corruption.

If you wonder how the third world countries got to be third

world countries it came via laws. One of the most common trades among the rich and powerful in the 3rd world is attorney.They work the laws into a mobius strip of sorts, carving out exemptions and technicalities.They then use the people’s ignorance of the law against them. When we say that America is a nation of laws, we don’t mean any law, we mean Natural Law.That is laws that occur naturally and that are obvious to anyone.

The speed cameras come set with all kinds of license plate exemptions.These carve outs create classes of distinction: Those that can break the law with impunity and those who

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cannot. It would be interesting to do a study of Illinois’ politician’s driving violations. I suspect they would appear to be very, very safe drivers.

The law for thee, but not for me approach is utterly destructive.

It undermines the rule of law by undermining the respect for the law and law makers. I propose three changes to law making: 1.

All fines collected be placed not in the general revenue, but given as a per capita tax refund; 2. For every new law, one law must be retired; and 3. Every law should have a sunset provision of not more than 5 years, the shorter, the better. Let the laws, as well as the law-makers, prove themselves worthy.

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SEPT. 18 Teen Trends: Graphic Novels. 7 p.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Graphic novels are books written and illustrated in the style of a comic book. Read a graphic novel or watch a movie based on a graphic novel/comic, or just come and share your knowledge! Book and movie suggestions are online at http:// www.mgpl.org/teens/booksand-more. Come chat with friends about this trend and enjoy some snacks. Call 847965-4220 or visit www.webrary. org for more information.

Book Discussion on The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappear. 1 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St, Niles. Book Discussion on

The 100-Year-Old Man Who Climbed Out the Window and Disappeared.

SEPT. 19 Book Discussion: House of Stone. 10 a.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Join us for a book discussion of House of Stone by Anthony Shadid. A journalist traces the story of his family’s efforts to rebuild an ancestral home in Lebanon amid political strife and how the work enabled a greater understanding of the emotions behind Middle East turbulence.

Discussion materials are available on the book display located near the Library’s south entrance.

Call 847-965-4220 or visit www. webrary.org to learn more about this book discussion group.

Spanish Storytime at Morton Grove Public

Schools Library. 10:30 a.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove. Fun Foreign Language Storytime at the Morton Grove Public Library: Attend a storytime in Spanish!

Native speakers from Language Stars® will provide a 30-minute interactive FunImmersion® program with books, songs and activities conducted entirely in their native language.

Recommended for ages 1-6, but all ages are welcome.

How to Choose the Best Medicare Prescription Benefit Plan. 1 p.m. North Shore Senior Center, 6140 Dempster St. Morton Grove.

Overwhelmed by prescription drug benefit options? Christine Bumgarden will help you understand the ins and outs of Medicare Part D Coverage and learn to evaluate your best options for prescription drug plans. After the presentation, schedule an appointment to work with a Senior Health Insurance Specialist to choose the best policy. Presented in partnership with the Morton Grove Commission on Aging.

Call 847-470-5223 to register.

FILM: The Great Gatsby (PG-13). 6:30 p.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. A Midwestern war veteran finds himself drawn to the past and lifestyle of his mil- lionaire neighbor. Cast: Leonardo

DiCaprio, Carey Mulligan. Did you miss the latest blockbuster movie when it was in theaters?

We are giving the hottest movies a second run for free on the 3rd Thursday every month.

Niles Songwriters’ Group.

7 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St, Niles.A friendly group of singer/songwriters who share their songs to get feedback or just for fun. Songwriters with original work to share and acoustic instruments are welcome to join in.

SEPT. 20 MGPL Kids: Wee Read.

11 a.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Drop-in, meet new friends, and experience stories, songs, and interactive play aimed at our littlest listeners. Ages 0-24 months with parent or caregiver. Older siblings are welcome. Call 847929-5102 or visit www.mgpl. org/kids for more information.

Family Campfire. 7 p.m. Park Ridge Park Dist. at Wildwood Nature Ctr. Colored Pencil Art Demonstration and Park Ridge Art League at the South Park Recreation Center.

SEPT. 21 Walk to End Alzheimer’s.

8 a.m. Galley Park, Patriot Boulevard & Navy Bouleward, Glenview.The Alzheimer’s Association’s Walk to End

Alzheimer’s is a united movement to reclaim the future for millions. Alzheimer’s Association Walk to End Alzheimer’s participants will participate in an approximately 3-mile walk and will learn more about Alzherimer’s disease, advocacy opportunities, clinical trial enrollment, and support programs and services of the Alzheimer’s Association.

Each walker will also join in a meaningful tribute ceremony to honor those affected by Alzheimer’s disease. Start or join a team today at alz.org/walk.

Low Vision Fair at the Niles Senior Center. 10 a.m. Niles Senior Center, 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles.

MGPL and six other north suburban Chicago public libraries are collaborating on the annual Low Vision Fair which features a speaker on care and treatment of low vision disorders, glaucoma screening by Glenbrook Hospital Eye and Vision Center, vendors from companies who produce assistive devices, and representatives of supportive service agencies serving those with low vision.The keynote address this year will be by Dr. Jack Cohen, a retinologist, who will discuss: Current Concepts in Dry and Wet Macular Degeneration, from 11 am - 12 noon. Call 847-965-4220 or visit www.mgpl.org for more information.

Metra Board seeks replacement

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Metra Board member William Widmer will leave the agency as soon as Cook County commissioners can find someone to replace him.

Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin (13th) released a statement Sept. 11 announcing Widmer’s term as a METRA Board member “had expired” and that he indicated he did not wish to seek reappointment.Widmer will stay on the Metra Board until a successor is approved.

The available seat on the Metra board represents Evanston, Leyden, New Trier, Niles, Norwood Park, Maine, Oak Park and Riverside townships.

Interested candidates who live in the above townships should present their names and

qualifications by midnight Sept.

25, 2013. Each candidate shall present a detailed statement of their transit experience, work history and a statement of why they want to be on the Metra Board. Names shall be presented to the Secretary to the Cook County Board of Commissioners electronically at matthew. deleon@cookcountyil.gov. Then on Oct. 1, the Cook County Board will hold a public meeting to select a new METRA Board member.

Widmer was among the Metra Board members who negotiated the $871,000 departure package for then-CEO Alex Clifford. Clifford resigned in June and alleged there is a culture of political back scratching and questionable contracts at Metra.

Since the allegations

became public, many county commissioners had been calling on Widmer and Metra’s two other Cook County representatives to step down, believing that the move would restore the public’s faith in the nation’s secondlargest commuter rail company.

On Sept. 10, former federal judge Manuel Barbosa of Elgin was appointed to the Metra Board to represent Kane County and became its first Hispanic member. Also on Sept. 10, the DuPage County Board confirmed John Zediker’s appointment to the Metra Board after Paul Darley stepped down in late July. Additionally on Sept. 11 Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel’s appointment of former Ald. Martin Oberman was presented to the City Council, where it was referred to committee.

taKe 5 Crossword Puzzle

Across 1 Soccer officials 5 “You __ dead!”: “I’m telling mom!”

10 Location 14 Berry in healthy smoothies 15 “No way!”

16 Jazz classic “Take __ Train” 17 Lost color in one’s cheeks 19 Greasy spoon grub 20 Hit hard 21 Like blue hair 22 “Faust” dramatist 24 Fred’s dancing sister 26 Bartender’s twist 28 Beer to drink on Cinco de Mayo 30 Four quarters 31 Tax agcy.

32 Archaic “once” 33 Talk show pioneer Jack 36 Residential bldg. units 38 Stack of unsolicited manuscripts

Down 41 Bush secretary of labor Elaine 43 Madeline of “Blazing Saddles” 44 Emails the wrong person, say 48 U.S./Canada’s __ Canals 49 Sunrise direction, in Köln 51 Buyer’s “beware” 53 Tribal carving 57 Go 58 City on the Rio Grande 59 Feed the kitty 61 “Cool” monetary amt.

62 Even-handed 63 It may be filled with a garden hose 66 Helsinki resident 67 Actress Burstyn 68 Hip-swiveling dance 69 Vexes 70 Extremely poor 71 Ruin Bond’s martini

1 Daily grind 2 Besides Chile, the only South American country that doesn’t border Brazil 3 __ market 4 Break a Commandment 5 “Toy Story” boy 6 Fend off 7 Dance around 8 Somme salt 9 Where Nike headquarters is 10 Considerable, as discounts 11 Terse critical appraisal 12 Ties to a post, as a horse 13 Art gallery props 18 Delightful spot 23 “Paper Moon” Oscar winner Tatum 25 Many, informally 27 Change from vampire to bat, say 29 Kwik-E-Mart owner on “The

Simpsons” 34 Extend an invitation for 35 “I knew it!”

37 Thorn in one’s side 39 Appears strikingly on the horizon 40 Co. letterhead abbr.

41 Welcome summer forecast 42 Noticeable lipstick color 45 Come down hard on 46 Filled pasta 47 Top-notch 48 Golden Slam winner Graf 50 Said 52 Away from the wind 54 Takes home 55 Punch bowl spoon 56 Over and done 60 Hard to see 64 Frenchlandmass 65 Acidity nos.

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Horoscopes Keep your schedule light. Save the heavy lifting for later in the week, as today should be devoted to carefree activities. Taking a day to recharge your batteries will leave you with plenty of energy when you need it.

Focus on where you are rather than where you want to be. Events may not unfold according to plan, but there’s no reason you can’t make the best of it.

Prepare to meet unique people and greet unexpected visitors.

There’s only so much of you to go around. Making new friends may cause old friends or loved ones to feel neglected. While this is, indeed, more their problem than yours, at least make an effort to be considerate.

A happy home makes a happy heart. Do something to spruce up the house that will make you proud to cross the doorstep. Speak frankly with loved ones and make sure there aren’t any issues that need to be addressed.

Only in fairy tales does everyone live happily ever after. Don’t take foolish risks and expect everything to turn out for the best. Let common sense be your guide and reap the greatest rewards by playing it safe.

Don’t take sides. Stay out of other people’s arguments and disagreements and let them hash things out on their own. Showing favoritism may put you on the spot over a matter that isn’t really any of your concern.

Don’t pull your punches.

When asked for your opinion, don’t hesitate to say what you really feel. While not everyone may agree with you, they will admire your honesty and conviction.

You can’t have your cake and eat it, too. Compromise is the keyword for today. In order to get what you want you may have to give something up. Something labeled as “new” doesn’t necessarily mean “better.”

Give what you can.

While you may not be rolling in clover yourself, there’s no harm in providing a handout to a friend in need. You may find that your perception of what you find attractive is changing.

Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. Having too much faith that one opportunity will be the answer to all your troubles will only lead to a fall. Spend your hard-earned money only on essentials.

Exercise keeps body and soul together. Take a trip to the gym to tone up those muscles, or stretch your mind with a perplexing puzzle. Use your best judgment and taste when selecting new possessions.

Little things mean a lot.

The smallest gesture can go a long way toward brightening a friend or loved ones’ day. On the flip side, you don’t need to spend a mint to make someone happy.

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INSIDE: Niles West football rolls past Maine East, moves to 3-0, page 12; Kenseth wins Geico 400, page 13

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Furyk shoots 59; Johnson wins BMW

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

Zach Johnson rallied from three strokes down Monday, Sept. 16 to win the BMW Championship at Conway Farms G.C. in Lake Forest.

Johnson entered the final round, which was postponed from Sunday, three strokes behind Jim Furyk at 10-under par.

However, Johnson shot a 6-under par 65 to overtake Furyk, who shot even par 71 and finished third.

Nick Watney had the best score of the round, shooting a 64 to vault him into second place.

Watney entered the tournament outside the top 30 of the FedEx Cup standings, but with his showing he moved up to 12th. The top 30 in the standings advance to the Tour Championship, which opens Thursday, Sept. 19.

The only other player from outside the top 30 to play his way in was Luke Donald, who calls Conway Farms his home course. Donald didn’t look like he was going to take advantage of the home course advantage after a pair of 70s, but he closed with rounds of 67 and 66 to finish tied for fourth along with Jason Day, Hunter Mahan and Steve Stricker.

Tiger Woods had a pair of 66s in the tournament, but were followed by a 72 and 71 as he finished in a tie for 11th.

However,Woods leads the FedEx Cup standings.

MR. 59 Those at Conway Farms saw a piece of history Friday as Jim Furyk became the sixth player to shoot a 59 on the PGA Tour. For the round he had 11 birdies an eagle and a bogey. His eagle came on a pitch-in from the fairway on

the 15th hole, his sixth hole of the day.

Needed a birdie on the ninth hole, his final hole of the day, Furyk nailed a pitch shot to within three feet.

“It was just kind of a smooth gap wedge for me, kind of bread and butter,” Furyk said. It was hard enough where I could hit it but it wasn’t an easy shot. I could make a good swing at it. It was kind of a perfect yardage.”

Furyk, who has won a U.S. Open at Olympia Fields in the Chicagoland area, admitted that it was his best round of his career.

“Absolutely, absolutely,” Furyk responded when asked if it was his best round. “I’ve played a couple of good ones throughout my career.But that magic number, it’s hard to get under 30 on nine, and then it’s really hard to get under 60 for a day. It definitely played some tricks with my head on the way in.”

It has been historically difficult to follow a low round with another low round, but Furyk managed a 69, while 10 strokes worse than the previous day, was still good enough to take a two stroke lead.

“It kind of felt like a victory lap,” Furyk said. “People kept cheering for me all the way around. It was a good day, a lot of positive fans, the occasional one that likes to give me a hard time, but 99.9 percent were very positive. It was fun.

“I think it’s always difficult, even if you go out and fire a 62 or 63, it’s always difficult to kind of follow that up with a low number, and it probably took me a few holes to really get in the flow out there and feel good.”

TIGER PENALTY Tiger Woods was assessed a two-stroke penalty in the second

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Jim Furyk shot a 59 Friday at Conway Farms in Lake Forest. It was the sixth 59 in PGA Tour history.

round after the ball moved while he was set up. Woods felt that it didn’t move and just oscillated. It occurred on the first hole where he ended up taking an eight.

“It’s one of those things where

I thought the ball oscillated, and I thought that it was,” Woods said. “I played the shot, played the round, and then (rules officials) in there, they replayed it and gave me two. I was pretty

hot because I felt like nothing happened. I played the rest of the round grinding my tail off to get myself back in the tournament See BMW, page 15

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Sports

Niles West rolls past Maine East

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

The previous two seasons, Niles West benefited from having Jeremiah Jordan—the prep equivalent of a Devin Hester who could return a punt or kickoff to the house at any time.

If what junior Quran Spillman

has achieved for the Wolves so far is any indication, Niles West fans may be witnessing the second coming of Jeremiah Jordan.

Spillman ran back a kickoff after a Niles West safety for a 70-yard touchdown, and also grabbed a 37-yard pass See ROLLS, page 14

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Niles West’s Denis Gargovic attempts to tackle Maine East’s Javed Lukovic in the Wolves’ 44-8 win.

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Kenseth wins rain-hampered Geico 400

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

After a five-plus hour rain delay turned the Geico 400 from a day race top a night race to kick off the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, the top of the leader board stayed the same.

Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 20 Dollar General Toyota, took the lead on the restart on lap 245 to get in front of his Joe Gibbs Racing teammate Kyle Busch who had led the race prior to the caution.

“I was worried about the rain, the track conditions in the nighttime,” Kenseth said. “I thought we were going to be better in a hotter, slick condition.

But just shows I don’t know what I’m talking about.I had a good car, great pit stops and great strategy. Then we had that restart at the end and got that push from Kevin that put us out front where we really needed to be.”

It was the sixth win for Kenseth this season, the most by any Cup driver.

Kyle Busch was second, giving JGR the top two spots in the race.

SHAKE ANYONE? While most drivers sat in their haulers and watched football during the five-hour rain delay Sunday, rookie Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. made different use of his time.

“I went to Sonic,” he said.

“Gave me a little bit of energy.

Took a nap and really played it out well.”

Stenhouse placed eighth in the race, the highest finishing rookie in the field.

MATH 101 During the race, Stenhouse said his spotter had a bit of a math issue.

“My spotter told me there was 20 to go when there was 30 to go,” Stenhouse said. “He might need a little help because I think a crew chief is normally talking to him, telling him how many to go. He missed that by 10. Then I stayed out there under that last caution. They said we had 25 to go. I was like, I thought you said we had 20 to go five laps to go.

That threw us off a little bit.”

Kyle Bush joked the spotter

must need a new calculator.

NEAR SWEEP After winning the truck race Friday and the Nationwide race Saturday, Kyle Busch came close to a clean sweep of the weekend Sunday when he finished second to Matt Kenseth at the Geico 400.

Busch said he was thinking about the sweep as he led close to the end of the race, before a caution caused him to lose the lead on a restart.

“Oh, yeah. I watched it slip right away,” Busch said. “It sucks.

Nothing you can do about it.

Certainly it would be nice if we could have won tonight and brought home a Trifecta. I didn’t think we had a chance after yesterday’s practice. In the race today, the car was totally different. I could drive the heck out of it. It was going to be cool.

There’s always those cautions.”

LUCKY 13 When the race at Joliet finally did kick off, it did so with 13 drivers in the Chase for the Sprint Cup for the first time in the 10 years of the Chase.

It was on Friday the 13th that NASCAR added Jeff Gordon to the Chase as well, following the decisions that drivers attempted to alter the results for teammates at Richmond.

“It was a lot of up-and-downs of emotions for this entire team this week,” Gordon said.“They’ve been through a lot. They never gave up. Not only Saturday night, but this entire week, and I’m proud of that. I’m very appreciative, very thankful to be in, and I know it’s under the most

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Kurt Busch is moving to Stewart-Hass racing next year.

unbelievable circumstances I’ve ever been a part of in my racing career, and I wish that all of this hadn’t happened. I wish that we could have just raced for it on Saturday night, but that wasn’t the case. Now here we are as a 13th car and in. Now we just try to take that opportunity and make the most of it.”

NEW RULE Prior to the Geico 400, NASCAR added a new rule after the happenings at Richmond.

The rule reads: “NASCAR requires its competitors to race at 100 percent of their ability with the goal of achieving their best possible finishing position in an event. Any competitor who takes action with the intent to artificially alter the finishing positions of the event or encourages, persuades or induces others to artificially See KENSETH, page 15

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ROLLS Continued from page 12 from quarterback Tommy Galanopoulos in stride for another score late in the third quarter en route to the Wolves’ 44-8 win over host Maine East Thursday night.

A three-and-out on Maine East’s opening offensive series of the matchup led to the safety after the snap from center sailed past the Demons’ punter into the end zone.

Spillman described the touchdown play on the ensuing kickoff.

“I picked it up and saw a couple of good blocks ahead of me,” said Spillman, who added that he’s been talking to Jordan periodically. “We’ve been talking and I’ve been getting

some tips. He’s a good guy.”

Spillman’s return upped Niles West’s lead at the time to 16-0.

Galanopoulos (90 yards rushing, 116 passing) scampered 60 yards for a touchdown on the second play of the game to open the scoring for the Wolves.

The Wolves were in a position to break the game open early in the second quarter, but what would have been an 89yard touchdown for running back Brandon Costantino was nullified due to a holding penalty.

Costantino, however, ended up reaching the end zone twice later in the game. He bolted 51 yards on a sweep during the third quarter, and added a 9-yard TD run in the fourth.

The junior finished with 88 yards on five carries.

“He’s really becoming a better football player,” Niles

Sports West coach Scott Baum said.

“He created some space, so that was nice, but you can tell he’s a track guy. He’s really coming into his own this year.”

Yet the Demons held their own with the Wolves throughout the first half, thanks to bullish 255-pound senior fullback Javed Lukovic, who churned out 66 of his 84 yards rushing in the half. Lukovic carried seven times during Maine East’s only scoring drive of the game, which ended when he barreled in for a 4-yard touchdown with 3:26 to go in the second quarter.

“They couldn’t stop Javed and the little counter action that we were doing,” said Maine East coach Gabe Corey.

But the Demons (2-1), who also got 84 yards rushing from junior Monk Bayar, came up empty on two additional drives into the red zone, including a third-and-goal situation at the 3-yard line.

“It’s a shame,” Corey said.“We had two drives down there. If we would have punched either of those in, I think that would’ve been a huge turning point.”

Bad luck normally associated with Friday the 13th reached back into Thursday and hit the Demons in the injury department. Already minus several starters going into the game—among them quarterback Alex Corey and tailback Christian Lopez— three more Demons had to be

helped off the field, including 315-pound starting offensive lineman Nick Pavlovic and Lukovic, who bruised his ankle and missed most of the second half.

“We were kind of at our end as far as subs,” said Corey, who noted that the Demons could have Lopez back in the lineup for their CSL crossover game at Maine South next Friday.

“The kids that came in just didn’t know the scheme. It’s unfortunate because I think the kids played hard.”

The Wolves, whose final TD of the night was scored by senior Greg Zitto on a 4-yard run in the fourth quarter, put their 3-0 record up against Glenbrook North (1-2) next Friday.

“We made some (defensive) adjustments (in the second half),” Baum said. “We went to more of a five-man line in the second half and created some havoc in there because they were taking it to us a little bit.

We put two different kids in, two smaller kids, and they did a nice job (Ramon Lewis and Jimmy Holbrook).

“We just need to get off the field. Our defense, we know that we need to play better defensively if we’re going to do anything this year because we know our offense is pretty good. But you can’t score points on the bench.”

Andrew Mihulet had a pass interception and Ricardo Johnson recorded two tackles-

for-loss for the Wolves. Andrew Wint recovered a fumble for Maine East and John Williams had two tackles for loss.

•Notre Dame traveled to downstate Normal for its matchup last Friday against Normal Community, ranked eighth in the latest AP Class 6A state poll, and came away with a 21-7 victory to remain undefeated at 3-0.

“We got a lead early and kept it throughout based on some very, very good defense. It was a total team effort,” said Dons coach Mike Hennessey.

Hennessey credited linemen Chris Bargione (senior) and Matt Szyska (sophomore), and linebackers Dan Proano and Tom Sora, both seniors, for stellar defensive efforts. The Dons’“D” held Normal to under 110 yards in total offense.

Senior defensive back Tom Gonzalez put the Dons on the scoreboard, tipping a Normal Community pass, then grabbing the ball and taking it 11 yards for a touchdown and a 7-0 lead.

Just before intermission, the Dons executed a reverse on a punt to perfection as senior Pat Cravens motored 54 yards to the house. The Dons led 14-0 at the break.

The Ironmen responded with a touchdown late in the third quarter to cut Notre Dame’s lead to 14-7, but all-state candidate Chris James sealed the win by scoring on a 5-yard run in the fourth quarter. James rushed for 220 yards on 26 carries.

•Maine South had been giving senior Alec Basso and sophomore Brian Collis snaps behind center throughout the summer, and in Week 3 versus Glenbrook North, Collis got his first career start. He responded by completing 18 passes for over 200 yards and two touchdowns while the Hawks chalked up their first victory of the season, crushing GBN, 41-0.

Collis opened the scoring for Maine South (1-2) with a 16-yard touchdown pass to George Sajenko, followed shortly thereafter by a 3-yard Collis-to-Vinny Labus TD pass.

A 1-yard run by Fahey in the second quarter increased the Hawks’ lead to 21-0, and Tommy Bazarek’s 56-yard punt return for a TD put the Hawks ahead, 28-0.Touchdown runs by Fahey in the third period (4 yards) and Diandre Strickland in the fourth (20 yards) put the game out of reach. mike@buglenewspapers.com

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Yamat, Lee, Furman heating up on links

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Maine East opened last week with a dual meet against Deerfield, and the Demons lost to the Warriors, 157-171.

However, the Demons continue to get stellar play from Orion Yamat and Anthony Calderone, each of whom tied a Deerfield player for medalist by shooting 37s. Evan Beierwaltes added a 48.

Yamat was the medalist once again on Sept. 12, shooting a 38 in the Demons’ 180-189 dual win over Niles North.

Calderone and Andrew Fox had a 45 and 47, respectively.

•Niles West prevailed over Maine South in a CSL South dual meet, 154-156. Nate Lee and Skylar Levine each carded 37s for the Wolves. The Wolves also defeated Waukegan on

BMW Continued from page 11 and then go from five to seven behind, that was tough.”

HOLE IN ONE Hunter Mahan recorded a hole in one at the par-3 17th hole Saturday. Not only did Mahan win himself a brand new BMW, BMW is contributing 100,000 to the Evans Scholars Foundation, which allows a caddie from the foundation to get a full-ride scholarship. The recipient is to

KENSETH Continued from page 13 alter the finishing position of the event shall be subject to a penalty from NASCAR. Such penalties may include but are not limited to disqualification and/or loss of finishing points and/or fines and/or loss of points and/or suspension and/or probation to any and all members of the teams, including any beneficiaries of the prohibited actions.“ ‘Artificially altered’ shall be defined as actions by any competitor that show or suggest

Sept. 12, 164-181, behind Lee’s 37.

•Notre Dame, with Sean Furman taking medalists honors by shooting a 35, placed first in a three-way ESCC meet early last week. The Dons shot 160, while Benet had a 174 and St. Patrick a 185. Kyle Kolodziej turned in a 40 to lead the Dons past Northridge, 169-190, on Sept. 12.

Hawks.

•Maine East was edged by Waukegan, 3-1, on Sept. 11. The Demons’ only goal was scored

by Wilson Noriega.

•Niles West, thanks to Hubert Szelag’s offensive effort and Carlos Lome in goal, shut out Glenbrook North, 3-0, on Sept.

10. Szelag tallied a hat trick and Lome was credited with the shutout.

BOYS SOCCER

GIRLS

Maine South vs. Maine East: The Hawks handed the Demons their worst defeat of the young season, 7-1, in a CSL crossover contest on Sept. 10.

Maine South was led by Agostino Lappo’s hat trick; Nick DeBruzzi, Alex Koziol and Adam Wosniak netted a goal apiece. Michael Banas recorded two assists for the

be determined.

“Well, that’s amazing,” Mahan said. “That’s awesome for BMW to do that, to have that Evan’s Scholarship. I remember playing the Western Junior and hearing about it, and it’s a great thing that they do. Caddies are a big part of golf, and it’s awesome that a kid is going to have a great education, so that’s amazing.”

RAINOUT Sunday’s final round was mostly wiped out due to rain. A few players were able to finish their rounds, while 22 didn’t tee it up at all. Steve Stricker, who

that the competitor did not race at 100 percent of their ability for the purpose of changing finishing positions in the event at NASCAR’s sole discretion.”

ON THE MOVE Ryan Newman announced last week, he will drive the No. 31 Chevy for Richard Childress Racing in 2014.

Newman agreed to a threeyear deal after being told prior

by Stewart-Haas Racing earlier this year that he would no longer drive for them next season.

“This is a great opportunity for our team,” Richard Childress

VOLLEYBALL Maine South breezed past Regina Dominican on Sept. 10, 25-12, 25-21. Katherine Miles recorded three kills and 12 assists, Mandi Sremac had five aces, and Hailey Schoneman four blocks.

•Niles West has struggled of late, but got back on the

was in second place entering the final round, was among those not to play.

“I think we got the better end of the deal by not even playing in it,” Stricker said.“It looked like it was pretty tough conditions for everybody, and cold weather and rain. I didn’t have to really go out and get started in it and come back in, all that stuff. So that was good, I guess, in that respect. But I wish we could have got it in. I wish we could have played for all the fans that are here and the sponsors and everything.”

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said in a release Monday. “I am very proud to have Ryan in our No. 31 Caterpillar Chevrolet starting next year. We have high expectations for this No. 31 team. Ryan has proven himself to be a great driver and I’m looking forward to winning races with him.”

Newman is not the only driver making a move, as Stewart-Haas will add Kevin Harvick and Kurt Busch.The moves will leave voids at RCR, Childress and Furniture Row Racing.

“I think a lot of guys just got stale with where they are at,” said ESPN analyst Rusty Wallace. mark@buglenewspapers.com

winning track Sept. 9 with a 25-14, 25-17 triumph over Lane Tech. Olivia Rusek and Dominique Krason racked up 11 and nine kills, respectively, for the winners. Clarissa Hernandez contributed 11 assists.

•Maine East went over the .500 mark this season (3-2) by beating Addison Trail, 2521, 25-21, on Sept. 11. Hannah Farley (four kills) and Miranda Duro both reached double figures in digs with 11 and 10, respectively, while Sarah HuaPham added 11 assists.

GIRLS TENNIS Niles West posted two dual meet victories last week—both 6-1 victories over Resurrection on Sept. 9 and Elmwood Park on Sept. 11.

The Wolves swept singles play

against Resurrection as Eliza Kirov, Analise Vujica and Katie Chleboun won their matches at Nos.1-3, respectively. In doubles, the No. 1 team of Kristine Park and Andra Sabou won, as did Anna ChlopeckiCassie Bergman at No. 2 and Nancy Ho-Monica Hochberg at No. 3.

Resurrection picked up a victory at No. 4 with the team of Lily Trifilio and Kelly McMorrow taking a 6-4, 2-6, (12-10) match.

Niles West’s top three singles players were victorious once again in the dual against Elmwood Park. The Wolves’ No. 1 and No. 3 doubles teams recorded a victory, and Ho and Smita Jain won their No. 2 doubles match. The team of Hochberg and Dijana Kalat also won at No. 4 doubles. mike@buglenewspapers.com

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buglenewspapers.com/football

119th street rivalry resumes Friday

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

It appeared like the Plainfield North-Plainfield East game Friday night at East would be for first place in the Southwest Prairie Conference.

That will not be the case after both teams suffered one-score losses last Friday.Their outcomes might have put an even greater importance on the game as both teams try to set up for a playoff run.

The rivalry has also taken flight despite both teams being fairly new as the schools are located minutes apart on 119th street, separated by Rt. 59. North won last year at home 28-14, but the Bengals took the win, their first and only win to date against a Plainfield school, two years ago.

Plainfield East (2-1 overall, 0-1 in SPC) is coming off a 14-7 loss to Oswego East. For the first time in program history the Bengals won both nonconference games, but the Wolves were able to exact revenge after the Bengals won last year’s meeting.

Jake Mayon leads the ground game for the Bengals, while fellow junior Cole Kotopka has had some success as quarterback early in the season out of the spread offense.

Junior Daniel Jackson anchors the defensive line for the Bengals, while Omar Salazar and Donte Hartsfield each have a pair of interceptions this year.

After dominating in an opening win over Westinghouse, the

Tigers (1-2, 0-1) have dropped two straight, both equally painful.

They led Pekin 20-0 on the road only to lose 21-20 on a missed field goal.

They were in complete control again last week with a 34-14 lead at Plainfield South in the fourth quarter, but fell 41-34 in overtime.

North is paced by a trio of running backs in Quintin Hoosman, Robert Baker and Chris Dunning in what has been a run-oriented offense so far this year. Hoosman was injured and left the game last week, while Baker was also banged up a bit.

With the way the SPC is shaping up this year, the game has the makings of being a good one. Neither team wants to start 0-2 in the conference and a North loss would put them in a 1-3 hole.

Kickoff time is slated for 7 p.m.

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The amount of players who scored touchdowns for Bolingbrook in a 50-0 win over Joliet Central.

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Jack Butler and Plainfield North hope to defeat Plainfield East Friday.

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Avoid being communication scapegoat with persistence Q. I’ve noticed this last year that everyone around me seems to have developed Attention Deficit Disorder. I send emails, make phone calls and have personal conversations, and people don’t remember or they misunderstand.Then they blame me! Is there a strategy to avoid always being the scapegoat?

A. Yes, but you’ll have to do the work of dramatically over communicating if you don’t want to get blamed for others lack of attention to detail.

Over communicating means you send the same message verbally, then by email, and then with an additional reminder.

The bottom line is you have to assume that your first or second communication probably didn’t register or weren’t received.

You’ll be surprised how often people will respond to your third communication as if it was the first and only message.

When you first start using repetition of messages as your

new best friend you will be tempted to use a frustrated tone that you have to do the extra work.Try and remember that you are also the one getting the results.

Realize that most people you work with are experiencing this problem with dropped communications. Unfortunately, most people don’t even contemplate that the solution is to take more responsibility to over communicate.

Especially with people you frequently engage make a new agreement, tell them you plan to send at least three

communications regarding any plans and ask them to do the same. Point out that between the two of you it will be impossible for any balls to get dropped. Missed meetings, incorrect information and miscommunication will cease to be a cause for frustration with people who agree to your proposal.

You might ask why everyone in business doesn’t simply operate automatically by over communicating since the benefits are so clear.The reason is that many people would rather feel victimized than do the extra work to reduce any opportunity for

poor communication.

I’ve had new clients complain it just isn’t fair that other people’s lack of attention becomes their problem.The truth is obviously that other people truly do have a sort of cultural attention deficit these days and are overwhelmed.

You can chose to continually complain about dropped communications and be miserable.

You could chose instead to accept the reality that too much information is competing with too little time and guarantee that your message is the one that gets through

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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 5888420.

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 847588-8420 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 847-5888420 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 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.

Fall BBQ Presented by Men’s Club. Say “Goodbye Summer” and “Hello Fall!” Our burgers & brats are sure to have your mouth watering, especially when served with tasty bean salad and German potato salad. The fabulous Travis Morris will be here as Elvis for an afternoon of music & dancing.

Raffle. Reserved seats. Doors open at 11:15am.

Celebration of Life Luncheon for Cancer Survivors • 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Thursday, Sept. 19, Survivor $3M/$4.50NM, Angel $5M/$7.50NM Presented by the Cancer Survivors Group. Light up your life! Celebrate with the angels who helped you. Enjoy lunch, music, speakers, and more!

Hooked on Fishing • 8:a.m. Friday, Sept. 20, at Busse Woods, in Elk Grove Village.

Cost includes morning snack & juice, bait, and lunch. You must register at least one week prior to the outing.

Wii Bowling Tournament • 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, $2M/$3NM Refreshments will be served, and prizes awarded. Remember, call to schedule Wii practice time.

Blarney Bash Celebrate Irish Heritage with an afternoon of crafts, dancing, music, vendors, and more; then enjoy a corned beef sandwich dinner.

But the celebration doesn’t stop there, if you are 21 or older, sign up for Irish Pub Night presented by the Food Network’s, Big City Chefs. Travel “over the pond” to explore Irish pub drinks, snacks, and culture.

Saturday, September 28.

Low Vision Fair • 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.

Saturday, Sept. 21 The NSC in collaboration with the surrounding libraries of Niles, Morton Grove, Skokie, Park Ridge, Wheeling, Glenview, and Vernon Hills will have over 20 exhibitors of low vision aids, products, resource agencies, and a special speaker presentation on Macular Degeneration.

Sanfilippo Estate (Place De La Musique) Trip, Barrington, Illinois • 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1, $65M/$70NM Take a 3 hour guided tour of Sanfilippo Estate. “Place de la Musique” is known worldwide for its magnificent collections of beautifully restored antique music machines, phonographs, arcade and gambling machines, chandeliers, art glass, the world’s largest restored theatre pipe organ, the most spectacular European salon carousel in existence, street and tower clocks, steam engines and other functional mechanical antiques, displayed within a breathtaking French Second Empire setting.

Following the tour, we will head to the Onion Pub & Brewery for lunch. Menu: cream of chicken with rice soup, a choice of a pub burger, reuben sandwich, or chicken penne pasta, followed by cheesecake with berry compote.

Coffee, tea, and soft drinks are included.

Park Ridge Senior Center Bridge 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 847692-3597 for more information or to be put in tough with one of the group moderators.

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

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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 non-members.

Volunteer needed Volunteer help needed at the reception desk of the Center of Concern in Park Ridge. This 35 year old social service agency helps maintain senior citizens in their homes and provides housing assistance enabling them to live with dignity and independence. Call Jim at 847-823-0453. Very flexible hours and other volunteer opportunities are available.

The Center for Concern Unless otherwise noted, all services are offered at The Center of Concern offices at 1580 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 310, in Park Ridge. For services that require an appointment, call 847-823-0453 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, or 9 a.m. to noon Friday.

Preparation of simple wills and durable powers of attorney for health care and property also is available by appointment. Homeowners desiring additional income, companionship, or the ability to remain in their homes may wish to consider The Center of Concern’s shared housing program. Residents are matched with screened applicants who possess a temperament suitable to shared accommodations.

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offers friendly visitors for the homebound, programs designed to prevent homelessness, and volunteer opportunities in the office and in the field. The Center’s web site is www. centerofconcern.org.

Legal counseling • Saturday, Sept. 21, by appt.

AlzGrief and loss support group • Wednesday, Sept. 25 (please call first) Blood pressure & blood sugar testing • 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, Sept. 28 (no appointment needed)

Benefit for The Center of Concern • 6 to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept 28, Ridgmoor Country Club 6601 West Gunnison St. Chicago, 708-867-8400 Preparation of simple wills and durable powers of attorney for health care and property also is available by appointment.

Homeowners desiring additional income, companionship, or the ability to remain in their homes may wish to consider The Center of Concern’s shared housing program. Residents are matched with screened applicants who possess a temperament suitable to shared accommodations.

Unless otherwise noted, all services are offered at The Center of Concern offices at 1580 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 310, in Park Ridge. For services that require an appointment, please call 847-823-0453 Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or Friday 9 a.m. to noon.

The Center of Concern also offers friendly visitors for the homebound, programs designed to prevent homelessness, and volunteer opportunities in the office and in the field. The Center’s web site is www. centerofconcern.org.

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 847-470-5223.

Volunteer opportunities See SENIORS, page 20

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SENIORS Continued from page 19 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.

Sit and Get Fit • 10:45 – 11:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays through Oct. 24 Move your feet in your seat!

Join this multi-level class suitable for those with limitations who are seeking to improve muscle tone, strength, and stamina.

Standing exercises improving lower body strength and balance will be incorporated for those participants willing and able. $49 member; $59 non-member Healing Our Losses: Bereavement Support • Fridays, through Oct. 25 Have you lost a spouse, partner, or other significant adult during the past year?

Please join us for a new 8 week support group beginning Friday, September 6th from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Subsequent meetings will be on Sept. 13, 20, 27 and Oct. 4, 11, 18, and 25. Our support group is offered free of charge but registration is required and group size is limited. For questions or to register, please contact Mary Senn, LCSW, at 847663-3072.

Presidential Histories • Tuesdays, through Oct. 1 Barry Bradford will enthrall you with intriguing insights, little known stories, and wonderful video clips in this heavily requested series. Barry will explain the personal life stories of four of our most fascinating presidents—from Ike’s deep religious faith to JFK’s serious medical problems— and bring the lives of these powerful men into clearer focus. Please register for each week you plan to attend.

Lyndon B. Johnson • 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Sept.

24, $9 member; $11 nonmember Richard M. Nixon • 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 1, $9 member; $11 non-

member How to Choose the Best Medicare Prescription Benefit Plan • 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept.

19 Overwhelmed by prescription drug benefit options? Christine Bumgardner Senior Health Insurance Program Specialist will help you understand the ins and outs of Medicare Part D Coverage and learn to evaluate your best options for prescription drug plans.

After the presentation, schedule an appointment to work with a Senior Health Insurance Specialist to choose the best policy. Presented in partnership with the Morton Grove Commission on Aging.

Registration required for this free program.

The Book of Proverbs • 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Sept.

23 Source of timeless wisdom, and passages from it are quoted often. The Book of Proverbs is filled with an understanding of life and the world based on human experience. Join Hyma as she discusses how these ancient proverbs still resonate for us today. $8 member; $10 non-member AARP Driver Safety Class • 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesdays, Sept 25, Oct. 2 The AARP Driver Safety Program is designed as a driving refresher for motorists age 50 and older.The course includes information on safer driving habits, how to avoid driving hazards, changes in roadway conditions, safety equipment on your automobile, as well as a discussion of when to consider driver retirement.The class also covers much of the information needed to pass the Illinois State license exam and reviews the eyesight, hearing, and physical changes that drivers experience as they age. Completion of the two-day class may entitle the participant to a discount on his or her auto insurance. Please check with your insurance carrier for further details.A $12/$14 fee payable to AARP due in class. Prior registration required.

Hand-Crafted Greeting Cards • 1 to 3 p.m. Wednesday Sept.

25 Make your own beautiful greeting cards! First timer and seasoned card makers will all enjoy this workshop and the

finished cards created.You will receive a pre-assembled card kit that includes everything you need to create a holiday or occasion card. Instructor Kathy Martin will share her expertise and passion for paper crafting. $15 member; $19 non-member .

Romans to World War II • 1 to 2:30 p.m. Wednesday Sept. 25 In this initial program in this series, Jim will show slides that illustrate historical military events from the Roman times up to World War II. Jim will wear a vintage military uniform, discuss the clothing, accoutrements, and weapons of the time, and present a slide program illustrating Living History. $8 member; $10 non-member Protecting Our Legal Rights • 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday Sept.

30 Court decisions go well beyond simply the rights of the litigants. Court decisions can establish legal principles guiding later decisions that often deal with constitutional issues.Your participation and discussion are invited as Attorney Melvin Merzon shares some very interesting cases, including: freedom of speech in conflict with military needs; a six-year jail sentence of a 15 year old after his obscene phone call; whether a public school student violates separation of church and state by passing out invitations to her Christmas party; and when does a yoga class become a forbidden religious experience in a public school. $8 member; $10 non-member.

From Betty Boop to Sophie Tucker: The Great Songs of the 1920s and 30s and the Women Who Sang Them •1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 Love Me or Leave Me, Some of These Days, I Wanna Be Loved

by You... Hear these songs as you have never heard them before. Playing the ukulele and singing, Peggy Mistak will trace the history of these songs, the men who wrote them and the women who sang them, along with interesting glimpses into their lives. $8 member; $10 nonmember Painting with Acrylics • 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2 Delve into acrylic painting and create your personal masterpiece! Artist Mila Ryk will provide a comprehensive

Obituary Erwin Schliech Erwin Schliech, 91, of Niles died Sept. 6, 2013, at the Rainbow Hospice Ark in Park Ridge.

He was born in Chicago the son of Williasm and Theresa (Brandstaedter) Schliech.

Erwin was a WWII naval veteran serving as a radioman 2nd Class.

He is survived by his grandchildren Krystal and Ryan; his niece and nephew Claudia and George Twarski.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his son Raymond.

Visitation will be at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Avenue Wednesday from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM .

Funeral was 11 a.m.Thursday, Sept. 12, at the funeral home.

Interment Ridgewood Cemetery.

introduction to this medium and use the color wheel to help with composition and mixing colors. Fee includes instruction and materials. No prior art experience needed! $79 member; $95 non-member

to attend.

• Oct. 8: Bogart & Bacall

• Oct. 15: Tracy & Hepburn • Oct. 22 Jack Lemon & Walter Matthau • Oct. 29: The Marx Brothers

I-Cash: Discovering Hidden Treasure • 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 3 The State of Illinois has 1.7 billion dollars in unclaimed assets- is some of it yours? Join us for this information program and learn if you have hidden assets through Illinois State Treasurer’s I-Cash program.

Registration required for this free program.

Verdi’s La Traviata • 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9 As Verdi’s most popular opera, La Traviata runs the gamut of emotions from gaiety to intense sadness. Bob Levi’s unique lecture focuses on where music from La Traviata can be found in popular culture. Scenes from Pretty Woman, other movies, telecasts and advertising comprise the program. The “Brindisi” Drinking Song and “Sempre Libera” represent melodies familiar to everyone. $8 member; $10 non-member

Acting & Improvisation • 10:30 a.m. to noon, Thursdays, Oct. 3 - 24 Ever want to try acting?

Explore improvisation, role playing, and acting exercises and unleash your inner actor.

This class will give you the opportunity to reclaim the past, enhance your present and inspire your future. Seasoned actress and instructor Lorelei Goldman will teach you how acting can add zest to life.$35 member; $42 non-member Great Screen Teams • 1 to 2:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Oct. 8 – 29, $9 member; $11 nonmember Their names are forever linked together: Bogart & Bacall;Tracy and Hepburn; Jack Lemon & Walter Matthau; and The Marx Brothers. In this fast, fun and fascinating film series, cultural Historian Barry Bradford will explain the dynamics of each team, shot plenty of fantastic film clips, and share enthralling stories of some of the classic movie teams of all time! Please register for each week you wish

Amanda Johnson Remembers Jane Addam • 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 7 Amanda Johnson, a young graduate from the University of Wisconsin, worked at Hull House as a settlement worker. In 1895 Jane Addams, who at the time was garbage inspector for the 19th Ward, appointed Amanda as her deputy.Together the two of them would begin their day at six in the morning and follow the garbage wagons to the dump, arrest slum landlords and complain to City Hall.They became famous for their attacks on garbage and disease in the ward. Jeanmarie Dwight-Wrigley portrays Amanda at the age of 72 and shares her memories of working with Jane Addams, the “saint of Chicago,” the ups and downs of running Hull House, and their fight against prejudice and poverty in Chicago. $8 member; $10 non-member

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Parents can help ease child’s transition to school year

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s parents we work hard uneasy can provide them some to keep our children safe comfort, as can arranging for play at home by providing dates with new classmates prior healthy foods and a nurturing to the start of the school year. environment. We keep poisons Because many children out of reach, change the batteries travel on a school bus, parents in smoke and carbon monoxide should review basic safety detectors, and monitor what rules with their kids. Children they see on TV. While must understand the these measures help importance of waiting to ensure our children for the bus to stop grow up healthy at before approaching, home, they spend a and to remain seated large portion of their throughout the trip. childhood at school.

When departing the Keeping them safe bus he/she should and healthy during the cross only if the red Medical Memo lights are flashing and school day can be a daunting task requiring Dr. Adam remain at least 10 feet Aronson forethought and in front of the bus. planning.

Children that ride their Parents can ease bikes to school should their child’s transition to the wear a helmet at all times, know new school year. Many children hand signals and respect traffic are uneasy about attending a lights and stop signs. For teens new school or meeting new driving themselves by car, limit classmates and teachers. Inform the number of teen passengers the teacher of your child’s and forbid use of cell phones anxieties. Reminding your child and texting while driving. that other children are also Most illnesses and injuries

that arise during school are minor and can be cared for by the school nurse. Some schools have a full-time nurse who can handle acute health problems and administer medications, and others have medical assistants. Most issues are minor (headaches, scrapes, or bumps) and can be managed by the school nurse. For more serious issues the child may need to have a parent or family member pick them up, so it is critical for the school to have current contact information for family members or friends.

Bullying is a topic that has been in the news. We have all been shocked by footage of violence on busses and playgrounds. In some cases, bullying has led to dramatic consequences, even to the point of a teenager committing suicide.The term “cyberbullying” has become all too familiar. Parents must watch for signs that their child is a victim, such as frequent or

unusual patterns of bruising to subtle changes in behavior or academic performance and school avoidance.

When a child is being bullied they must know how to respond.

Parents should encourage him/ her to look the bully in the eye, stand tall and stay calm, and simply walk away from a difficult situation. Children should respond confidently with a firm tone of voice and use responses such as,“I do not like what you are doing” or “Please DO NOT talk to me that way”.

Many children are not used to reacting assertively, so parents should practice with them what to say and how to say it.Tell your child to ask for help from school staff. Encourage them to make friends with other children and find activities that interest them.

Children with loyal friends and regular activities are less likely to be singled out by aggressors.

Parents should monitor their child’s social media and texting interactions to identify concerns

before dangerous situations arise. It is important for families to speak out strongly on their child’s behalf to the teachers and school principal. Sometimes parents are reluctant to intervene either because they want to avoid embarrassing their child, or with the belief that kids should learn how to deal with difficult situations on their own. Other parents confront the bully or the bully’s parents.

These approaches are much less effective. Since a large portion of childhood and adolescence is spent at school, children deserve a safe environment where both parents and school staff are actively involved.

Dr. Adam Aronson, MD is a pediatrician based in Skokie. The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes only.

Readers should consult with their physician to evaluate any illness or medical condition. Dr. Aronson accepts new patients. Call (847) 6765394 or view his web site at: www. kidsfirstpediatricpartners.com

Toddler withholding bowel movements may need reassurance

By Rayna Grothe, M.D. Tribune Content Agency

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Every time my 2-year-old granddaughter feels a bowel movement coming, she does everything she can to hold it in.She cries and is obviously in a lot of pain, but she refuses to go. A warm bath sometimes helps, but not always. Could there be something wrong with her physically? Is there anything we can do to help?

ANSWER: This can be a scary situation for a toddler. One of the best things you can do to help is be reassuring when your granddaughter is having difficulty with a bowel movement. Only a small number of toddlers who have problems like you describe have an underlying medical condition or a physical problem. But the situation should be evaluated by her primary care doctor. The problem of withholding bowel movements, if not resolved, could lead to worsening constipation, abdominal pain and leakage of stool.

Many toddlers begin holding in bowel movements because they had one that was painful and fear the same thing could happen again.This triggers a difficult cycle.

As stool sits in the rectum, water from the stool is reabsorbed, making the stool harder. It also becomes larger as more stool enters the rectum. When it does pass, a large, hard stool may cause a fissure, anal tearing or rectal bleeding and additional pain, leading the child to be more afraid of bowel movements. As a result, the child will develop continued stool withholding and even worse constipation.

Your granddaughter’s primary care doctor can help. The doctor will likely ask about the child’s medical and family history, and then perform a thorough physical exam. The doctor might ask if there is a family history of gastrointestinal problems or other diseases that could cause chronic constipation. These include thyroid disease, cystic fibrosis, celiac disease and Hirschsprung’s disease.

During the physical exam, the doctor will assess how well the child is growing. Poor growth is a sign that there could be an underlying medical condition.The doctor also will look for abdominal problems and examine the child’s anus to make sure there are no anatomical issues that may be causing constipation.

Usually, the history and physical examination reveal no underlying medical conditions or concerns.

Rarely,though,they reveal red flags that could indicate a problem. In that case, a referral to a pediatric gastroenterologist is appropriate.

If all is normal physically, the best way to address constipation with a toddler is to reassure the child that it is OK to have a bowel movement. Sometimes adults become concerned that a child is holding stool in because of stubbornness. That is rarely the case. Most toddlers withhold stool because they have had a painful experience with passing stool. Children often respond and learn to relax when they receive reassurance and positive reinforcement.

Also, take steps to keep stool soft, so the child can easily have

a bowel movement when the urge develops.To keep stools soft, monitor the child’s diet. More than three to four servings of dairy products a day can sometimes lead to constipation, as can soy products. A balanced diet that includes whole-wheat products, and fresh fruits and vegetables especially beans, broccoli, apples and pears - can keep stools soft.

Prune, plum or pear juice can also soften stools.Too much juice, though, may cause diarrhea and abdominal pain.

For some children, diet changes are not enough to keep stools soft.

Medication options are available and safe for children, and include stool softeners and laxatives. But don’t use these medications for a child without talking to a doctor first. Some products are not safe for infants, and a child’s response

to medications needs monitoring.

Chronic constipation and stool withholding in toddlers usually takes at least a few weeks to resolve. But, over time, with support and encouragement as their stools become softer, most children realize that having a bowel movement won’t hurt, and the stool withholding will disappear.

With a continued, well-balanced diet and positive reinforcement, the toddler can proudly stool without pain or fear. Rayna Grothe, M.D., Pediatric Gastroenterology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.

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Food

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Steeping cinnamon sticks in the base mixture produces a distinctive flavor that’s not too spicy.

hurrah Homemade Cinnamon Ice Cream Makes about 1-1/2 quarts 2 cups heavy cream 2 cups milk 2 cinnamon sticks 8 large cage-free egg yolks 1/2 cup sugar In a medium-sized heavy saucepan, combine the cream, milk and cinnamon sticks. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Remove the pan from the heat, cover and leave to steep for 20 minutes.

In a large mixing bowl, use a whisk or a rotary beater to beat the egg yolks until smooth. While continuing to beat the yolks, slowly pour in the sugar in a steady stream, and continue beating until thoroughly combined.

While still beating, slowly pour in the hot cream mixture.Then, pour the mixture from the bowl back into the

saucepan.

Put the pan back on the stove over low heat. While stirring constantly with a wooden spoon, cook the mixture until it has thickened enough to coat the back of the spoon heavily, about 10 minutes.

Pour the mixture back into the bowl, removing the cinnamon sticks.

Place the bowl inside a larger bowl partially filled with ice cubes and water.

Leave to cool, stirring the mixture occasionally, until the mixture is cool to the touch.

Pour the mixture through a finemeshed strainer into a clean bowl.

Transfer the strained mixture to an ice-cream maker and freeze following the manufacturer’s directions.

Transfer the frozen ice cream into a one or more freezer containers, cover and store in the freezer until needed.

Before serving, let the ice cream soften at room temperature for 15

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utumn may be upon us, but there’s no need yet to put away your shorts and pull the sweaters out of storage. We still have warm days ahead, including Indian summer’s unexpected heat waves that may come as late as November.

So why not celebrate summer, at least a little bit, while it’s still here? And what better way to do that than with ice cream?

To tell you the truth, I love ice cream year round. Rich, thick, wonderfully smooth and refreshing, good ice cream cools you off from the inside out.Yet, unless you eat it outdoors in a snowstorm, it’s not so chilling that it feels like the wrong choice for a cold-weather dessert.

Apart from the pleasure it offers, one of my favorite things about ice cream is how easy it is to make and serve.

Even when you prepare a classic version based on a custard mixture thickened and enriched with egg yolks like the recipe I share here, it’s not very complicated or time-consuming.

And the relatively inexpensive countertop electric ice cream machines you can easily find today do just about all the rest of the work for you, apart from scooping the ice cream into chilled bowls. (Be sure to take the ice cream from the freezer 15 to 20 minutes before serving

to 20 minutes and then scoop into chilled bowls.

Hot Fudge Sauce Makes about 4 1/2 cups (1.125 l) 15 ounces bittersweet chocolate, cut into small pieces, or bittersweet chocolate chips 1/2 cup sugar 1 cup light corn syrup 1 cup plus 2 tablespoons water 1-1/2 cups unsweetened cocoa powder 1-1/2 tablespoons instant coffee powder 6 tablespoons cognac or brandy, optional In a small stainless-steel bowl resting on the rim of a pan containing 1 to 2 inches barely simmering water (make sure that the bottom of the bowl doesn’t actually touch the water), melt

time, so it can soften a bit for easier scooping.)

One of the most enjoyable things about making ice cream is having the chance to come up with flavors you like. I think cinnamon makes a great flavor choice for this time of year, because sweet spices seem so warmly autumnal, reminiscent of mulled wine and cider and all kinds of apple desserts. Steeping cinnamon sticks in the base mixture produces a distinctive flavor that’s not too spicy, a glowing counterpoint to the ice cream’s cool temperature; but, if you want to heat things up a bit more, stop the machine when the ice cream is very thick but not yet completely frozen, and scatter in some crushed cinnamon candies, to swirl in during the final minutes of freezing.

As an extra treat especially for chocolate lovers like me, I enjoy serving my ice cream with homemade hot fudge sauce. So I’m including one of my favorite recipes for that classic topping.

It’s a fairly straightforward mixture to which I’ve added a touch of instant coffee powder, which highlights the taste of the bittersweet chocolate without calling attention to itself. I’ve also given you the option of adding a splash of cognac or brandy, which turns the sauce into a special grownup treat, something extra to warm you up once summer is really and truly gone.

the chocolate, stirring occasionally until smooth. Remove the pan from the heat and leave the bowl of chocolate resting on top.

Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, stir together the sugar, corn syrup, water, cocoa powder, and instant coffee powder. Bring to a boil over mediumhigh heat; then, reduce the heat and simmer for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent the mixture from burning on the bottom of the pan.

When the surface of the mixture in the pan is covered with bubbles, remove the pan from the heat and whisk in the melted chocolate.

Return the pan to low heat and cook, stirring occasionally, just until the mixture is as thick and sticky as you like, no more than 1 to 3 minutes longer. If you like, stir in the cognac or brandy.

Remove the pan from the heat and let the hot fudge cool slightly before spooning it over ice cream.

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SPAIN’S TOLEDO: A LIVING MONUMENT

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Lassoed by the Tajo River, well-preserved Toledo has been declared a national monument.

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n my last visit to Toledo, it seemed holier than ever: Dark El Greco clouds threatened overhead, stark against bright, clear horizons. Hail pelted the masses of people clogging the streets as they awaited the Good Friday procession.

A look back at my write-up reveals nothing but superlatives: Toledo’s street plan is the most confusing in Spain, its cathedral the most Gothic (and the most Spanish of all Gothic churches), and the cathedral’s altar the most stunning.

Toledo was once home to Europe’s most powerful king, Charles V, and is papered with the vividly spiritual paintings of the city’s most famous artist, El Greco.

Spain’s former capital crowds 2,500 years of tangled history onto a high, rocky perch protected on three sides by a natural moat, the Tajo River.

Toledo is so well-preserved and packed with cultural wonder that the city itself has been declared a national monument - no modern exteriors are allowed. For centuries, Christians, Muslims and Jews enjoyed this city together.

Toledo’s past is a complex mix of these three great religions.

Today Toledo is filled with tourists day-tripping from

Madrid, a quick 30-minute train ride to the north. And because 2014 marks the 400th anniversary of El Greco’s death, the town’s sights have been beautifully renovated and are ready for primetime.The two biggies are the magnificent cathedral, with a jaw-dropping interior and a sacristy swathed in El Greco’s work, and the Santa Cruz Museum, with its own world-class collection of El Greco paintings.

The cathedral is shoehorned into the old center, where its massive hulk rises brilliantly above the town’s medieval clutter.The interior is laden with elaborate wrought-iron work, lavish wood carvings, and window after colorful window of 500-year-old stained glass. It’s so lofty, rich, and vast that visitors wander around like Pez dispensers stuck open, whispering “Wow.” Drifting among the pillars, it’s easy to imagine a time when the light bulbs were candles and the tourists were pilgrims when every window provided spiritual as well as physical light.

The cathedral’s spectacular altar - real gold on wood, by Flemish, French, and local artists - is one of the country’s best pieces of Gothic art.The complex composition shows

the story of Jesus’ life, conveying the Christian message of salvation.The cathedral’s sacristy is a mini-Prado, with masterpieces by the likes of Francisco de Goya,Titian, Peter Paul Rubens, Diego Velazquez, Caravaggio, Giovanni Bellini and El Grecos (18 of them!).

Born in Greece and trained in Venice, Domenikos Theotocopoulos (tongue-tied friends just called him “The Greek” ... El Greco) came to Spain to get work as a painter.

He found employment in Toledo, where he developed his unique painting style, mixing icon-like faces from his Greek homeland, bold color and twisting poses from his time in Italy, and almost mystical spirituality from Catholic Spain.

Toledo’s Santa Cruz Museum, now completely open after years of renovation, holds a superb collection of El Greco paintings, including the impressive altarpiece, Assumption of Mary. Finished one year before El Greco’s death, it’s the culmination of his inimitable style, combining all his signature elements to express an otherworldly event.

No painter before or since has captured the supernatural world better than El Greco.

True El-Grecophiles will also want to visit the small El Greco Museum, built near the site of El Greco’s house.

It’s worth a stop if only to see

El Greco’s panoramic map of the city as it appeared in 1614 (commissioned to promote Toledo after the king moved to Madrid and the city was no longer Spain’s capital).

A day full of El Greco and the romance of Toledo after dark puts me in the mood for game and other traditional cuisine.Typical Toledo dishes include partridge (perdiz), venison (venado), wild boar (jabali), roast suckling pig (cochinillo asado), or baby lamb (cordero - similarly roasted after a few weeks of mother’s milk).

Toledo’s main square, Plaza de Zocodover, is busy with eateries serving edible food at affordable prices, and its people-watching scene is great. But it’s worth a few extra minutes - and the navigating challenge - to explore Toledo’s side streets and find places where you’ll be eating with locals as well as tourists.

After dinner, I like to enjoy a tasty leftover from Toledo’s Moorish days, almond-fruity mazapan. Shops all over town sell mazapan goodies in readymade gift boxes, but I prefer to select my own. For an evening finale, I take my treats to Plaza del Ayuntamiento and find a bench.The fountain burbles to my right, Spain’s best-looking City Hall is at my back, and before me is her top cathedral - built back when Toledo was Spain’s capital, and still shining brightly against the black night

sky.

If you visit...

SLEEPING: The Parador de Toledo, about two miles outside of town, offers guests the same Toledo view that El Greco made famous (splurge, www.parador. es). Hospederia de los Reyes offers colorful, thoughtfully appointed rooms just outside Toledo’s wall (budget, www. hospederiadelosreyes.com).

EATING: Los Cuatro Tiempos Restaurante (“The Four Seasons”) specializes in local game and roasts, proficiently served in a tasteful and elegant setting (Sixto Ramon Parro 5, tel. 925-223-782). Adolfo Vinoteca is the wine bar of a highly respected local chef. If the Starship Enterprise had a Spanish wine-and-tapas bar on its holodeck, this would be it (Calle Nuncio Viejo 1, tel. 925224-244).

GETTING AROUND: Toledo itself is best on foot, but public bus no. 12 can be handy if you run out of steam.The cheesy Tren Imperial Tourist Tram is a fine way for non-drivers to enjoy views of the city from across the Tajo River Gorge.

TOURIST INFORMATION: www.toledo-turismo.com.

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.

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