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OCTOBER 24, 2013

Vol. 58 No. 3

2 arrested in connection with Niles carjacking

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

PHOTO BY ALEX V. HERNANDEZ/STAFF REPORTER Will County Executive Larry Walsh (second from right) urges his fellow MPO Policy Committee members to vote for the project.

STORY BY NICK REIHER & ALEX HERNANDEZ | MANAGING EDITOR & STAFF REPORTER

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regional planning committee voted 11-8 Oct. 17 to include the Illiana Tollway project on a regional list of transportation projects eligible for federal funding.

The Oct. 17 vote by the Metropolitan Planning Organization’s Policy Committee means the project, a 47-mile path from Interstate 55 near Wilmington in Will County to Interstate 65 in Porter County, Ind., could break

ground as early as 2015.

“I applaud the members (of the planning committee) for making the Illiana a priority,” said Gov. Pat Quinn in a statement after the vote. “This regional highway will See PUSH, page 3

Two men were charged in connection with a vehicle hijacking as it was exiting a McDonald’s drive thru Oct. 11.

Edward Gonzalez, 20, of Des Plaines, and Eduardo Medina, 19, of Niles, were charged with one count of Vehicular Highjacking, a Edward Class 1 Felony.

Gonzalez, 20, The victim, of Des Plaines a 25-year old woman, was in her car exiting the McDonald’s in the 8400 block of Dempster, w a i t i n g to merge westbound Eduardo Medina, onto the street 19, about 1:40 of Niles p.m.While she PHOTOs COURTESY was waiting, NILES POLICE Gonzalez allegedly entered the passenger side front door of the vehicle and told the woman to get out of the car. He reportedly struck the woman in the head repeatedly with a closed fist while he demanded she leave the vehicle.

Medina then allegedly opened the front See CARJACKING, page 2

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News Carjacking Continued from page 1 driver’s side door and attempted to remove the woman from the car by pulling her out of the car. However, as she was wearing a seat belt, she could not move.

Gonzalez reportedly pressed the release button on the woman’s seat belt, and the two men removed her from the car, throwing her to the ground.

Soon after, Morton Grove police

spotted the stolen vehicle and pulled it over near Shermer Road and Madison Street. Authorities say that during the traffic stop, Gonzalez and Medina “bailed out” of the vehicle before being arrested by officers from both Niles and Morton Grove.

Gonzalez is being held without bond, and Medina has a bond of $200,000.At press time, both were still in custody. Their next court date was been scheduled for Oct. 16 at the Cook County Courthouse in Chicago.

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Continued from page 1 not only serve the largest and fastest growing areas in Illinois, it will have a long-term economic impact of more than $4 billion in the region.”

Thirty-eight people, some of them elected officials, signed up to comment before the vote in the standing room-only meeting that began at 3 p.m. and concluded just before 6 p.m. at Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning’s Willis Tower headquarters.

In addition to public comments, the MPO committee members also weighed in with why they were for or against the Illiana before the vote. “(Will County is) the largest inland port in North America ... and we have only just begun to grow,” said Will County Executive Larry Walsh, urging his fellow MPO members to vote for the project. He was referring to two rail-truck intermodals in Elwood and Joliet already receiving goods from around the world, and shipping, including a lot of grain from Illinois and eastern Iowa, around the world. A third is under construction near Wilmington.

“Saying it’s too far away is not a reason to stop it,” said Walsh.

“We don’t consider this portion of Will County to be nowhere.”

Walsh was referring to comments made by CMAP Board Chairman Gerald Bennett, before that board voted 10 to 4 Oct. 9 against the Illiana project.

Bennett, Palos Hills mayor, called the Illiana Tollway project a “political plan” and said the project would be a “highway to nowhere land.” Later in that meeting he apologized for his comments, which included calling Will County “a wasteland.”

After the MPO voted to move

forward with the Illiana project, Bennett released a statement saying the process was difficult for everyone concerned and blamed political tensions for straining the regional coalition of the CMAP Board and MPO Policy Committee.

“We must work to renew the spirit of regional cooperation that led to the development, adoption, and implementation of GO TO 2040,” said Bennett.

However, Will County and south Cook officials said his comments seemed to back up the feeling they have gotten since agency was created that CMAP does not take their area seriously in Chicago-area planning.

This came to a head when the Illiana project led to conflictridden votes among some members of the CMAP Board from Chicago and the north suburbs, and those from the South Cook and Will County areas.

Specifically CMAP members who already had projects on the funded list were concerned adding the Illiana would mean one of their projects would have to be removed from that list. Those critics also felt that the cost of the project would disproportionately fall on public funds.

“The fact of the matter is that this is a major financial risk,” said

Elliot Hartstein, a CMAP board member who also sits on the MPO Policy Committee.

He felt that the project was attractive but wasn’t financially healthy for the economically struggling state, comparing it to an eating an unhealthy frozen treat.

“We all like ice cream, but should we maybe have frozen yogurt instead?” said Hartstein.

“That’s what this project is…it isn’t good for us.”

However proponents say the fact that the Illiana would be a public-private partnership, and not go forward unless a suitable and viable partner comes forward, minimizes its financial

risk.

Officials from Illinois and Indiana have been working on the project for more than two years, forming an Illiana Corridor commission. After months of studies and input from officials and residents, corridor representatives chose the B3 option for the route, which is pretty much a straight line from Interstate 55 to Interstate 65.

Before the issue with CMAP began, corridor commission representatives were in the middle of Tier 2 studies – narrowing the B3 alternative to a 400-foot-wide path, and working See PUSH, page 18

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Police Blotter

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

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John Mazur, 52, of the 1900 block of Kimball, Chicago, was arrested Oct. 5 at the intersection of Harlem and Greenleaf for DUI.

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Brian M. Samocki, age not given, of the 2500 block of N. Parkside, Chicago, was arrested Oct. 6 at the intersection of Milwaukee and Harts for two counts of DUI.

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Woong Wee, 24, of the 2900 block of S. King Dr., Chicago, was arrested Oct. 11 in the 6900 block of Oakton for two counts of DUI.

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Michael S. Yousef, 28, of the 2700 block of Lunt, Chicago, was arrested Oct. 11 in the 7200 block of Dempster for Suspended License and Registration Suspended No Insurance.

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Errol V. Borci, 24, of the 8800 block of W. Golf, Des Plaines, was arrested Oct. 12 at the intersection of Ozanam and Milwaukee for two counts of DUI.

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Ruben Gomez-Barrios, 31, of the 1500 block of McDaniels, Highland Park, was arrested Oct. 12 in the 8900 block of Golf for Driving Suspended.

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Ahmed Al-Rifaei, 17, of the 8000 block of Lyons, Niles, was arrested Sept. 30 in the 8000 block of Lyons, Niles, for Burglary.

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Terrell Dawson-Bonds, 17, of the 9100 block of W. Emerson, Niles, was arrested Sept. 30 in the 9100 block of W. Emerson, Des Plaines for Burglary.

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Vukan Vilotijevic, 17, of the 9000 block of W. Golf Rd.,

Des Plaines, was arrested Oct. 8 in the 200 block of S.Vine for Theft.

Manu Nahar, 27, of the 9100 block of W. Church, Des Plaines, was arrested Oct. 9 at the intersection of Dee and Elm for Speeding, DUI and B.A.C. Over .08.

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Arturo Villagomez, 34, of the 1900 block of W. Chase, Chicago, was arrested Oct. 10 at the intersection of Dempster and Vernon for No Valid DL, No Valid Insurance and Following Too Closely.

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Morales-Tuttle, 44, of 12 Rose the 300 block of W. Touhy, Park Ridge, was arrested Oct. 3 in the 200 block of S. Vine for Library Theft.

Jacqueline Clark, 18, of the 1100 block of Frances Pkwy., Park Ridge, was arrested Oct. 11 in the 1000 block of Rose for Possession of Cannabis.

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Corkill, 17, of the 14 Joshua 1100 block of S. Rose, Park Ridge, was arrested Oct. 11 on the 1000 block of Rose for Possession of Cannabis.

16 yr old from Park Ridge 15 Awas arrested Oct. 11 in the 1000 block of Rose for Possession of Cannabis.

Morton Grove Ioan Tiran, 64, of Skokie was arrested Oct. 15 in the 6300 block of Oakton for Criminal Trespass.

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Gary J. Shust, 45, of Chicago was arrested Oct. 14 in the 6900 block of Dempster for Battery.

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Zachary Olander, 23, of Morton Grove was arrested Oct. 11 in the 7100 block of Church for Disorderly Conduct.

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Beatriz Perez, 36, of Chicago was arrested Oct. 14 at the intersection of Dempster and Moody for Suspended Drivers License.

John E. Mroczek, 26, of Morton Grove was arrested Oct. 12 in the 7600 block of Dempster for DUI.

Angel M. Maldonado, 34, of Chicago was arrested Oct. 14 at the intersection of Dempster and Shermer for No Valid Drivers License.

Dawn T. Alumkal, 25, of Morton Grove was arrested Oct. 13 in the 8500 block of Waukegan for Possession of a Controlled Substance and DUI.

Joshua M. Groner, 32, of Lincolnwood was arrested Oct. 10 in the 8700 block of Waukegan for Robbery, False Impersonation of a Police Officer and Aggravated Battery.

Christina Bernabei, 21, of Morton Grove was arrested Oct. 14 in the 6600 block of Oakton for Suspended Drivers License.

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Judge sets trial date for former coach Former Maine West soccer coach accused of allowing violent hazing among student athletes Judge Marguerite A. Quinn set his trial date for Dec. 17 at the Skokie District A trial date of Dec. Courthouse.

17 was set for the At press time, former Maine West Divencenzo’s High School soccer attorney Thomas coach accused of M. Breen said he allowing violent was unsure if hazing among Michael Divincenzo it would be by student athletes.. bench or jury trial.

Former coach PHOTOs COURTESY Divincenzo turned Michael Divincenzo, NILES POLICE himself into Des 37, is charged with one count of hazing, three Plaines police the morning of counts of battery and four May 15 and was later released counts of failure to report on his own recognizance.

When the charges were abuse as mandated by law in his capacity as a teacher and first announced, Cook County State’s Attorney Anita Alvarez coach.

These are all Class A described the former coach’s misdemeanor, which carry a behavior as both “heartbreaking penalty of up to one year in jail and outrageous,” but said that and/or a fine of up to $2,500. their five-month investigation

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

revealed that Divencenzo’s actions were not sexual in nature.

Because of this, Divincenzo will not be facing felony charges. Prosecutors say that between June 1, 2012, and Sept. 26, 2012, players on the team physically attacked four male student athletes on the school’s soccer team before or during soccer practice.

These attacks reportedly happened while Divincenzo was present as a coach.

School employees and court documents allege that Divincenzo forced freshmen students to allow varsity players to stick their thumbs up their buttocks if they failed to meet expectations during soccer drills.

Police also say that freshmen

players were held down against their will while senior players sexually assaulted them.

Alvarez also said the misdemeanor charges against the six Maine West soccer players who previously petitioned to juvenile court have been dropped in favor of bringing charges against Divincenzo.

In August, a fifth Maine West soccer player came forward to file suit against the district, claiming he was a victim of the hazing allegedly overseen by Divincenzo.

“We felt that these are the appropriate charges,” said Alvarez. She said Divincenzo failed his legally mandated responsibility. “Who’s the adult in the room?”

After the hazing scandal became public, Maine West commissioned Sergio Acosta of Hinshaw & Culbertson to investigate the matter independently.

The report said both Maine West district officials and Maine West High School’s staff acted properly and promptly when the reports of hazing were made in September 2012.

The report also recommended the district create and implement a “hazing action plan” and update its policies on bullying, harassment and hazing to better protect students.

The scandal surrounding Maine West also led Gov. Pat Quinn to sign legislation from state Rep. Marty Moylan of Des Plaines and state Sen. Dan Kotowski of Park Ridge to create new criminal offense in Illinois for failure to report hazing Aug. 16. The new law went into effect immediately.

Meanwhile, another Maine West soccer coach fired after news of the scandal became public. Emilio Rodriguez, is currently fighting the school board’s decision to terminate his employment.

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Calendar

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OCT. 23 Battle of the Books Practice Meet. 5:30 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St, Niles. Niles area schools form teams and compete to see which team can best remember the details from the 60 books on the reading list.

Into the Cold (NR). 7 p.m.

Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave.,Morton Grove.

Two men embark on a dramatic expedition to the North Pole. For over two months they journey 400+ miles on foot, facing harsh temperatures down to -50 degrees. From their intensive training to the expedition’s successful completion, this is a bone-chilling story of true bravery. Join us for a Q & A after the film with one of the film’s stars, adventurer and Morton Grove resident, Keith Heger.

Call 847-929-5101 or visit www. mgpl.org to learn more.

OCT. 24 Amour (PG-13). 2 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St, Niles. An older couple has their long-lasting marriage bonds tested by some of life’s greatest challenges.

OCT. 25 Monster House (PG). 4 p.m.

Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove.Three teens discover that their neighbor’s house is really a living, breathing, scary monster but no adults will believe them. When they disturb the house, creepy events start to occur and they must save the neighborhood.

eerie Chicago- area history, and inexplicable paranormal occurrences. The programs in this monthly after-hours series are held in the Baxter Room on a Friday night, when the rest of the Library is closed. Call 847965-4220 or visit www.mgpl. org for more information.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream. 7:30 p.m. Edge of the Wood Theatre Edgebrook Community Church 6736 N Loleta Ave Chicago. Edge of the Wood Theatre presents Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream - a hilarious and heart-warming tale of love,magic and mischief! Tickets are $15 for adults $8 for students (18 and under). http://edgeofthewood. com/resident-theatre/.

OCT. 26 Halloween Parade & Party.

10:30 a.m. Grennan Heights, 8255 Oketo. Get your costume ready for our annual Halloween Parade & Party. Join us for a stroll from Oak Park (Main St & Ottawa St) beginning at 10:30 am, to Grennan Heights. Once at Grennan there will be games, prizes, magic show & pumpkin patch. Please regsiter children for event.

Res $8 & Non-Res $10 Spooky Saturday. 12 p.m.

Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St, Niles. Children grades 1-4 are invited to listen to spooky stories, eat a sweet treat, show off your costume, and go trick-or-treating in the library. Parents are welcome to attend. Caregivers should stay in the room with children through grade 2.

Niles Park District Monster’s Ball. 6 p.m.

Grennan Heights, 8255 Oketo, Niles. Perfect for the whole family wating to experience Halloween fun! Enjoy pizza, followed by a firelight storytime.

Wear your costume and move to the music, play games & have a Monster good time. Register at the Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard Street. Fee- Res $15 per person; Non-Res $18 per person Call 847-929-5102 or visit www.mgpl.org/kids for more information.

Classic Horror Films Uncovered. 2 p.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove.

Film critic and teacher, Doug Deuchler,will explain the history and themes behind some of the greatest horror films, such as The Bride of Frankenstein and The Wolf Man. View clips from these and other great classics and learn interesting facts about the films. Call 847-929-5101 or visit www.mgpl.org to learn more.

MGPL After Dark: The Haunting. 7 p.m.Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. William Pack presents an evening of supernatural or “ghost” theater, an interactive performance of spine-tingling horror stories,

Trick or Treat Fest at Fear City Chicago Haunted House. 2 p.m. 8240 Austin Avenue, Morton Grove. Fear City’s “Trick or Treat Fest” is positioned to be 2013′s “must see” Halloween event for the entire family focused on children

12 and under. Come enjoy a day full of Halloween treats, games & other fun. Plenty of free parking is available. Admission is $6 per person. To entertain the family, there will be a specially guided – age appropriate - tour of “Chicago’s Scariest Haunted” as rated by The Huffington Post in 2012. There will be games, face painting, ghost stories, bounce house and other fun, family things to do with snacks and treats. The event is sponsored in part by “Father & Son Pizza” in Skokie. Come make this Halloween that special one that you and your children will always remember. For more information and tickets, visit: fearcitychicago.com.

Halloween Nail Art. 2 p.m.

Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St, Niles. Let your fingertips glow with evil pumpkins, ghastly ghosts and scary spiders. Colleen Kelly will assist teens with their Halloween designs. One bottle of nail polish will be provided for each participant. Bring top coat nail polish and additional colors of your own if you wish.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream. 7:30 p.m. Edge of the Wood Theatre Edgebrook Community Church 6736 N Loleta Ave Chicago. Edge of the Wood Theatre presents Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream - a hilarious and heart-warming tale of love,magic and mischief! Tickets are $15 for adults $8 for students (18 and under). http://edgeofthewood. com/resident-theatre/.

Teen Movie Night: Ghostbusters (PG). 8:30 p.m. Wilmette Theatre, 1122 Central Ave, Wilmette. Our monthly teen movie night kicks off Halloween week with a 1984 classic from the comedy archives.

“Ghostbusters”, starring Wilmette’s own Bill Murray, Sigourney Weaver, Dan Aykroyd, Harold Ramis, Rick Moranis. Movie: $8. Movie, popcorn, drink: $12

OCT. 27 Illinois UFO. 2 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St, Niles. UFO sightings in Illinois are discussed with photos and eyewitness accounts. Terry Fisk talks about the sightings and cases he has investigated and he’ll address arguments offered

by UFO skeptics.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream. 7:30 p.m. Edge of the Wood Theatre Edgebrook Community Church 6736 N Loleta Ave Chicago. Edge of the Wood Theatre presents Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream - a hilarious and heart-warming tale of love,magic and mischief! Tickets are $15 for adults $8 for students (18 and under). http://edgeofthewood. com/resident-theatre/.

OCT. 28 Lego Club. 4 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St, Niles.

Join us on the 4th Monday of each month to create masterpieces at our new Lego Club. Ages 5+. No registration necessary.

Boo Time. 6:30 p.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St, Niles. 6:30 p.m. Children ages 3 - 7 with a caregiver are invited to a program of stories, songs, and Halloween crafts.

Wear a costume if you would like. Caregivers should stay in the room with children through grade 2.

OCT. 29 Film: The Jane Austen Book Club (PG-13). 11:30 a.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. In celebration of the 200th anniversary of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, MGPL is sponsoring a Jane Austen Festival with programs throughout September and October. Join us for a Janeitecentric film. A group of six friends, in Sacramento, gather to distract themselves from loss - a newly dumped Sylvia, Prudie’s repressed disappointment, or Jocelyn, who has a life of unrealized dreams. All are devoted Jane Austen fans except the lone man, Grigg, who has an ulterior motive for joining the chick-lit gang. There’s plenty of pride (Prudie), prejudice (Jocelyn), sense (Sylvia), and sensibility (Sylvia’s daughter, Allegra). Throw in a fair amount of persuasion. Relationships and alliances unfold over the months. Cast: Kathy Baker, Maria Bello, Marc Blucas, Emily Blunt, Amy Benneman, Hugh Dancy, Maggie Grace, Jimmy Smits, Kevin Zegers, Lynn Redgrave.

Call 847-929-5101 or visit www. mgpl.org for more information.

OCT. 30 Wizarding Games - All Ages. 5 p.m. 20 S Prospect Ave, Park Ridge. Calling all wizards, witches and ghouls!

Visit the Children’s Department, before heading over to the Pickwick for the Park Ridge Civic Orchestra’s Halloween in Concert performance, for wizard-themed games and activities, as well as sharing the “Sorcerer’s Apprentice” story at 6:00 p.m. You do not need to attend the Halloween in Concert performance to participate in this program. Drop in.

OCT. 31 Halloween Tales of Terror.

1 p.m. North Shore Senior Center, 6140 Dempster St. Morton Grove. Media historian Mike Delaney has gathered together several classic tales of terror along with brief excerpts of memorable scenes from a variety of radio shows and films to spice up your Halloween experience. View excerpts from Poe classics such as The Pit and the Pendulum, The TellTale Heart, and The Cask of Amontillado. Also, see scenes from Psycho, The Portrait of Dorian Gray, The Phantom of the Opera, TV’s Tales from the Crypt, and Hitchcock parodies

by Mel Brooks from his film High Anxiety. Call 847-470-5223 to register. $8 member; $10 nonmember.

Ghostbusters (PG). 2 p.m.

Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Three unemployed parapsychology professors set up shop as a unique ghost removal service. Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Sigourney Weaver.

Call 847-929-5101 or visit www. mgpl.org for more information.

ONGOING Live Jazz Jam at Chambers.

Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m.

Chambers Seafood Grill & Chop House, 6881 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles. Come join us for dinner and live jazz. John Bany is one of Chicago’s best and most interesting bass players. His bass playing, in addition to his unique vocal style, has delighted audiences everywhere. He is a, veteran bass player, John has played at a number of festivals including: the original Big Horn (Ivanhoe, Illinois), the Chicago Jazz Festival (9 appearances), the Mid-American Jazz Festival (St. Louis, Missouri), Elkhart Jazz Festival (13 appearances) and the Atlanta World Music Fest.

FISH Seeking Volunteers.

Due to the economy, FISH is See CALENDAR, page 8

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Letter to the Editor

Reality show coming to Niles?

It is rumored among TV buffs that current events in Niles have attracted the attention of glitzy Hollywood moguls who are always looking for preposterous scenarios with which they can bamboozle the public with “real life” characters and unscripted, and thus erratic, comments by some of the “actors.”

Forget pawn shops, logger camps, the Kardashians, ice truckers, Snoop Dog, spider eaters and all those other increasing boring reality shows.

Yes! Let’s have a reality show that’s based on public and political life. So can it be true that Niles will be the locale for a new show called “Life in the 51st Ward?”

The buzz is that Niles would be the perfect site for Hollywood to pitch its tents.

Why? It’s the perfect place.

Over the years Niles has in effect become the 51st Ward for Chicago politics. Niles has become a specialized runt of the political litter.

We have been penetrated by fingers of gerrymandered legislative districts extending into our town, we have our own home-grown political machine, we have people hired who come from political organizations and networks, we have a group of families giving jobs to their loved ones, we have “leaders” giving away cars and money without approval, and we have a variety of political maneuvers smacking of “Pelositis,” that is, trying to figure out what happened after a law is passed.

And…we have underfunded pensions.

Something for everybody.

Sound familiar?

It should, it’s the history of Chicago and of Illinois. And a really big and attractive feature is that producers don’t have to go to Central Casting for characters.

We have all the characters already. More characters than anyone could imagine.

The Hollywood group won’t have to hire scriptwriters to concoct dysfunctional scenarios and confusing verbiage because those are already here, too.

There will be drama, humor, pathos, very little ethos, and lots and lots of grandstanding.

Just like Chicago. Of course all this is just rumor, but who knows what the future will bring.

Chris Hanusiak Niles Trustee

Guest Columnist

Lies about the best health care system in the world My friend just had twins. One was born naturally and the other was a c-section.

The little guy was so distressed that they had to resuscitate him.

Decades ago he would have died, and perhaps his mother as well.

He’s now doing fine and so are his mom and brother.Yet back in 2000 the World Health Organization ranked America number 37 compared to Europe, Canada and other modern, developed countries. It is disappointing as we spend the most out of any country, yet seem to get bad results when it comes to mortality. Why is that?

Well, when you dive into the statistics and grading methods you find something very strange. The stats tell a very different story. Let’s start with infant mortality. The other developed countries have laws

in place declaring a child that doesn’t live 24 hours after birth as being stillborn, thus not affecting health care statistics. Some take it out to 48 hours or even a week to survive. In America we are different. We fight for every life and count as a live birth a live birth, just like the little guy above. So the comparison isn’t equal.

Then in our mortality stats they include things like immediate death by high-speed automobile crashes and suicide.

How does getting killed in a car due to high speed or no seat belt relate to our healthcare system? And suicides are not the fault of the health care system. You wouldn’t blame the suicide prevention hotline for suicides. That doesn’t make any sense.

Pull those two out and

America is number one by far. Europeans don’t own as many cars or drive as many miles as Americans do. It’s an unfair comparison and seems designed to force America to fail. Actually, it was designed to make America’s more free market oriented health care system fail.

The difference between first and 37th place in the report was 81.2 to 79.6 or nearly no difference at all, despite weighing things against the American system. Between third and 30th place, not one country was statistically different from another. So their own data showed no difference, yet they went on to rank it. Those rankings are wholly arbitrary. Worse, these countries benefited from drugs and medical technology developed in the United States, but exploited it under their See HEALTH CARE, page 8

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THE BUGLE OCTOBER 24, 2013

News Briefs

HALLOWEEN SAFETY TIPS FROM Morton Grove Police Department

The Morton Grove Police Department would like to announce the following Halloween Information: Suggested Trick or Treating hours are between 3:30pm and 7:30pm on Thursday October 31st.

-Only visit well-lit houses. Never, ever go into a stranger’s house.

-Be careful crossing streets. Cross streets at corners, using traffic signals and crosswalks.

-Watch for cars that are turning or backing up.

-Costumes should be bright, nonrestrictive and have reflective material.

-Masks should allow for good vision.

-It is recommended that parents and children carry flashlights.

-Parents should travel with children and inspect all candy before it is eaten.

-Only eat treats that are in their original, unopened wrappers.

News Briefs

Betty’s Bistro opening two locations in Morton Grove

Carjacking suspects arrested in Skokie

Betty’s Bistro, a division of the Blackhawk Restaurant Group, is opening two locations in Morton Grove. The two locations, at 7921 Golf Road and 7152 Dempster Street, are listed as having applied with the Illinois Gaming Board for licenses that allow video gaming on the premises.

Skokie police arrested five people relation to a carjacking incident the afternoon of Oct. 16.

Four men and one woman, were being charged at press time. The incident took place Wednesday at about 2:20 p.m. when the five approached a motorist in a Skokie Swift parking lot at 8945 Gross Point Road, displayed a handgun, and may have pulled the victim out of the car, according to earlier reports. Illinois State Police found the stolen vehicle, but not the suspects, at I-90 and Irving Park Road in Chicago later on Wednesday afternoon.

Calendar Continued from page 6 experiencing over a 40 percent rise in ridership. It is straining both the volunteer service level and budget. Since 1971, FISH volunteers have been serving Park Ridge and Maine Township residents by providing free

Michael Jordan auctioning his $21 million Highland Park mansion The former Chicago Bull will be auctioning the 56,000 square foot mansion Nov. 22. Originally listed for $29 million, the 56,000-squarefoot-home home, built between rides to medical appointments.

To continue to provide a high level of service to all residents of Maine Township, FISH needs volunteers. Can you spare four hours per month to drive neighbors to medical appointments? To volunteer, call Ed Oken, President, 847 6960761.

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-Vandalism is never cool! Throwing eggs or shaving cream at cars and houses is a crime.

-Halloween poses special risks to pedestrians. Pay attention to your surroundings.

Drivers: -Please use extra caution while driving on Halloween, especially on residential streets. Keep an eye out for pedestrians.

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Niles police issue warning of “Krokodil” drug after cases reported in Joliet Niles police asked parents learn about the drug known as Krokodil (sometimes spelled crocodile) after the drug was found in Joliet Illinois. When injected, krokodil is said to cause horrific, greentinted lesions that cause skin to rot away and, in the worst cases, require amputation. Krokodil, pronounced and sometimes spelled “crocodile,” is a homemade form of the painkiller desomorphine that is “cooked” by dissolving codeine Meet US Rep Schakowsky’s Representative. 9 a.m. to noon at the Park Ridge Library.

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tablets with caustic chemicals such as lighter fluid or cleaning products, and is essentially a home- made synthetic heroin.

The drug reportedly originated in Russia and the Ukraine after a heroin shortage in the region.

District 207 superintendent gets a five-year contract extension District 207 officials agreed to extend Superintendent Ken Wallace’s contract and guarantee future pay raises form him for at least more five years. The new agreement, effective through June 30, 2019, awards Wallace an annual salary bump of 1.5 percent.

His yearly earnings starting next July will be $210,000.

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

HEALTH CARE Continued from page 7 socialist health care plans.

We made it better, but they get the credit.

The final trick used has to do with belief systems. The World Health Organization is a global health bureaucracy.

It is staffed with global bureaucrats who believe in their cause. They like and believe in big government.

They support socialist medical systems and want more of them. So what they did is create another deceptive statistic. The amount of socialized medicine available in each country, the higher your score. That kept our score low, intentionally low.

Where do the world’s elite go for premier medical treatment? The United States.

We’re the best and don’t you believe otherwise.

Wallace has experienced one crisis after another, the latest being the hazing scandal that became public last year and continues to make headlines.

New $1.28 billion runway opens at O’Hare A $1.28 billion runway opened for business at O’Hare International Airport last week. The new runway was designed to help reduce costly delays at the airport, increased its capacity and improved air traffic safety. However residents under the flight plan of the new runway, about 16,000 people from the northwest suburbs like Norwood Park, Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Wood Dale, Itasca and Bensenville feel the air traffic is creating noise pollution for their areas.

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4 Calf meat, in Provence 5 Coated buttonlike candies 6 “Slicing Up Freshness” fastfood chain 7 Reddish horse 8 On the ocean 9 __ paper: school composition 10 Device for a Skype chat 11 Very agitated 12 Soap ingredient 13 ‘60s-’80s Red Sox legend, familiarly 21 Ford named for a horse 22 Selectric maker 26 “Whadja say?”

27 Double agent 29 “Oh” de Cologne?

30 Drilling tool 31 Potter’s pitcher 32 Tavern brew

34 Lugosi who played Dracula 37 Cul-de-__ 38 Pharmaceutical giant Eli 39 __-Globe: shakable collectible 40 Balaam’s mount 41 Lawyer: Abbr.

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Horoscopes You may need to change to gain. You may have some brilliant ideas in the week ahead, or have the opportunity to speak to those with a broader perspective. With the benefit of some fresh insights, you can adapt easily to ongoing changes.

Go back to basics. It isn’t necessary to add a flourish to everything you do. Overly-ambitious friends could cause a few upsets, or you may face unexpected challenges when working towards attaining your goals in the week to come.

You might mix metaphors, but you won’t miss the boat. You know how to explain things to others by using universal examples, so your opinions will be respected this week. People hear you loud and clear.

Roll your own. You must depend upon other people for some things, but when they become unpredictable it’s time to make your own decisions.

Use good judgment in the week ahead.

Harmony and tranquillity can be yours if you take steps to prepare intelligently. The road may be paved with bumps in the week ahead, but if you have good tires and shock absorbers you won’t notice them.

Make a promise that the past will have no power over you.

You’re wiser than usual in the week ahead, especially when dealing with close relationships.

Take time to mend fences while the time is ripe.

Mixing business with pleasure is risky business. This week, the risk of something going wrong is in direct proportion to the number of people who are involved.

Focus on developing leadership skills.

Play patty-cake with problems and put them in a pan. You’ll have the opportunity to gain cooperation from others in the upcoming week, and more than one chance to make necessary improvements.

The Lone Ranger had Tonto, after all, so he wasn’t all that lonely. In the week ahead, you might be attracted to group activities to augment your social life. These may distract you from what’s important.

You prefer to act upon instincts but sometimes feel you can’t do this if you must explain your actions to someone else. This week, you can have the best of both worlds as communication flows effortlessly.

Whims gone wild could describe your attitude in the coming week. You may demonstrate good taste, but could also spend money that’s budgeted for something else. Seek advice before you go overboard.

Beauty is more than skin deep. By mid-week, you get in tune with what’s really crucial to your happiness. This might be a good time to begin a new health regimen or get in touch with your spiritual side.

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INSIDE: Local golfers have strong showing at state, page 12; Wolves, Hawks tennis sends multiple players to state, page 14

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Dons struggle to finish, fall to JCA

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

For most of the first twoand-a-half quarters of Notre Dame’s game at Joliet Catholic, the Dons appeared to be the better team.

However, they were unable to take advantage of their opportunities and were tied with the Hilltoppers.

A pair of big plays by JCA running back Mike Ivlow late in the third quarter opened up the game and gave the Hilltoppers (7-1, 4-1) a twoscore lead in a 37-14 win Friday.

“We have to shore up some things on both sides of the ball,” Notre Dame coach Mike Hennessey said.“We didn’t play that bad of a football game, but we have to play above our norm to play to the best of our abilities.”

The Dons (6-2, 3-2) had it to first and goal in the first quarter, but the play was called back due to penalty and failed on fourth down. They 247178 yard advantage in the first half, but were tied 14-14. They opened the second half with a six-and-a-half minute drive that came up empty with a missed field goal.

“We just weren’t able to finish our drives,” Notre Dame running back Chris James said.

“They weren’t doing anything special. Luckily for us, we’ve got a big game next week and I’m looking forward to that game and the playoffs.”

On JCA’s ensuing possession, the Hilltoppers had a bad snap over the punter’s head, but were able to punt it away still.

The Dons also threw a pair of fourth quarter interceptions.

“We should have been up a score or two, but we weren’t,” Hennessey said. “When you

don’t score at the beginning of the third quarter and they go down and score, it’s a whole different game. We lost some momentum and the turnover game them an easy score. In a championship game you have to finish things and we didn’t.

Credit to them, they are a good football team.”

Notre Dame opened the scoring in the second quarter as James scored from 60 yards out for a 7-0 lead.

“It was a basic sweep, nothing special,” James said. “I just saw the crease and hit it.”

After a JCA touchdown, the Dons answered back with a James 1-yard plunge for a 14-7 lead with 2:11 left. JCA would answer before halftime to tie the game.

James finished with 19 carries for 159 yards. Quarterback Ryan Greene ran 13 times for 31 yards and was 12-of-28 passing for 153 yards.

Ivlow had 299 yards rushing on 29 carries for JCA. “They opened up a couple holes,” Hennessey said. “The kid (Ivlow) is a good runner.

You have to make them go the full distance, you can’t make things easy for them.”

“There are four or five teams who can end up 4-2,” Hennessey said. “We have to come back and play some good football.”

“We have clinched a playoff berth, but we still have one game left,” James said.“Our goal right now is to beat Carmel then see where we land in the playoffs. We still have a lot to learn and a lot of games to go.”

The Dons return home to face Carmel at 7:30 p.m. Friday in their regular season finale.

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Tom Gonzales returns a kickoff during Notre Dame’s 37-14 loss to JCA Friday.

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Sports

Local golfers have strong showing at state

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Area golfers went downstate last weekend for the annual boys and girls state tournaments last weekend and came up big after all was said and done on Saturday.

Three-time state qualifier Leia Atas of Maine South finished in a four-way tie for 12th place at the girls Class AA tourney, while Niles West senior Nate Lee, competing in the boys Class 3A meet for the fourth straight year, was part of a three-way tie for 16th place.

A trio of boys golfers made their first appearances at state, as well. Maine East junior Orion Yamat finished in a four-way tie for 31st, while senior Sean Furman of Notre Dame placed in a four-way tie for 70th. Lee’s Niles West teammate, sophomore Skylar LeVine, finished in a sixway tie for 74th.

MAINE SOUTH Mike Sandrolini/Bugle Staff

Nate Lee of Niles West tied for 16th place at the state meet.

Atas, a junior, battled back from a difficult first round Friday at Hickory Point Golf Club in Decatur that included a 9 on No. 5 and an 8 on No. 15.Yet after each hole, she went par, par, birdie and ended up with a 79 which put her in tie for 31st at the end of the day.

How did Atas manage to keep her composure?

“As bad as it was, I figured I just had to come back and focus on the next holes,” she said.

Atas played steady golf the next day, carding a career-best 76

for a two-day 155 to register the Hawks’ best individual finish at state since 2000.

“She played very, very well in extremely tough conditions,” Maine South coach Jeff Hamann said. “I couldn’t be prouder.

Mentally for her to bear it and come back after that (the 9 and 8) shows what kind of competitor she is.”

Saturday’s second round went a lot smoother for Atas.

“It went really well,” she said.“I didn’t have any doubles or blowup holes. I was just playing my game and all of my swings and putts were all pretty solid.”

NILES WEST Lee said over the weekend he was still coming to grips that his brilliant career at Niles West has reached the end.

“I still feel like there’s practice on Monday,” he said. “It doesn’t feel like four years at all.”

“I’m trying not to think about it too much,” Niles West coach Mitch Stern added. “He’s kind of been the guy and my main man for four years. He was a great ambassador for our school and our golf program. He’s wellrespected among the players in the state and the coaches in the state.”

Lee went out with a bang at The Den at Fox Creek Golf Course in Bloomington—site of the 3A tourney—shooting a 72 that put him in a tie for seventh at the end of the first round last Friday. That round included birdies on holes 3-5.

“I was completely relaxed,” he said.“No pressure, just go out and play my best. It was encouraging to get off to good start and I had a lot of fun.”

Lee carded an 80 on Saturday (40-40), and said that while he was hitting the ball well, he “just couldn’t putt.”

“A lot of missed putts—threeto-four footers which I don’t miss,” he said.“It was a rough day on the green, but overall I played pretty well.”

LeVine shot an 85 on Saturday, but had his best round of the weekend on Friday with an 80.

“It was definitely a way different experience playing the (state) course,” LeVine said. “It was a pretty cool atmosphere and it was fun. I’m determined to See STATE, page 13

Sports STATE Continued from page 12 get back there and play well next year.”

MAINE EAST Yamat, the first Maine East boys state qualifier in several years, put himself among the leaders following Friday’s first round (tied for 12th) with a round of 74.

“I was definitely excited to be there,” he said. “I had a practice round the day before and felt really comfortable. Everything was just pretty solid the first round, and I definitely played pretty well.”

Yamat, who had Lee in his foursome, finished with an 82 on Saturday (41-41). He said he’s looking to get back to Bloomington next October.

“It’s definitely been a lot of fun,” he said. “It’s good to see all of them (state qualifiers) and play against them and see where I

stack up. It definitely opened my eyes and see that I have plenty of things to work on (for next season).”

NOTRE DAME In the first round, Furman endured double bogeys on holes 5, 6 and 8, and a triple bogey on 7 during play on the front nine. He opened with a 2-under-par 34 on the back nine that included four birdies. He finished with a 78, leaving him tied for 39th.

“The first round was a bit of a roller coaster,” Furman said. “A couple (of holes) just got away, but I really wasn’t disappointed with way I played. I was actually happy with it.”

Furman completed his weekend with an 86 on Saturday.

“My round today was steady up until (holes) 5 and 6,” he said.

“It was rough off the tee (on Saturday). I couldn’t put ball where I wanted. The majority of strokes I had that led to bigger numbers were off of the tee.” mike@buglenewspapers.com

DONS Continued from page 11 Class 8A playoff berth, its 13th consecutive CSL South championship, and won its 63rd straight league contest all in one swoop with its 35-0 whitewash of Evanston last Friday.

Vinny Labus was a force on both sides of the ball for the Hawks (6-2, 4-0). A wideout on offense, he caught two touchdown passes from quarterback Brian Collis of 3 and 18 yards. On defense, the linebacker nearly took a pass interception in for a touchdown.

Collis, who accumulated 200 yards through the air, also tossed TD passes to Tommy Bazarek (4 yards) and George Sargeant (5 yards). Running back Justin Fahey, who went over the century mark for the game, had a 36-yard scoring run in the first half.

THE BUGLE OCTOBER 24, 2013 Niles West has now lost two in a row after winning its first six games of 2013. New Trier handed the visiting Wolves (62, 2-2) a 36-7 defeat behind running back Kevin Mulhem’s five-touchdown performance.

The Wolves avoided being shut out when Nick Johnson snagged a 28-yard touchdown pass from Tommy Galanopoulas late in the game.

Andrew Mihulet intercepted two passes for Niles West.

Maine East opened the season with two straight

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victories, but a rash of injuries has contributed to the Demons not being able to win a game since. The Demons suffered their sixth loss in a row, this one 43-0 to CSL North opponent Deerfield.

The Demons (2-6, 0-4) will try to avoid ending up in the CSL North cellar when they visit Maine West in the season finale on Friday night. Maine West is 1-7, 0-4 going into the game.

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Wolves, Hawks send singles, doubles team to state

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Maine South and Niles West each qualified a singles player and doubles team for the girls state tennis tournament, which takes place Thursday through Saturday at Buffalo Grove High School.

Hawks sophomore Leigh Friedman will be making her second consecutive appearance at state after finishing third in singles at the Glenbrook North sectional. Maine South also netted a third-place team finish (19 points) while Glenbrook South (32) captured the championship.

Friedman will be joined by the Hawks’ all-freshman doubles

team of Kamila Czosnyka and Marti Wind, who captured second.

The Wolves, who placed third as a team (11 points) at the Niles North sectional, are sending a singles player and doubles squad to state for the first time since 2001. Freshman Eliza Kirov is state-bound thanks to her third-place finish. Kristine Park and Andra Sabou, both seniors, grabbed a state berth in doubles by placing fourth.

“We’re thrilled,” Niles West coach George Bravos said. “Eliza is a great addition to anyone’s program. She’s a USTA player, she’s competitive and has all the shots in her repertoire and is a See SEND, page 15

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Maine South sophomore Leigh Friedman qualified for state for the second straight year.

Sports SEND Continued from page 14 good athlete as well.”

Kirov, who defeated Evanston’s Jessica Ampel, 6-1, 3-6, 6-3 in the third-place match, will take a 21-5 record into the state tourney.

“I’m really excited,” she said.“I was hoping to make it to state; that was my main goal. It was fun to make it and the coaches really helped me.”

Bravos noted that Park, a fouryear varsity player, has been knocking at the door to get to state in recent years, but this year, she did it after teaming up with Sabou.The duo advanced to the semifinals and a spot at state by ousting a team from Evanston, 6-2, 6-4.

“Both are captains of our team,” Bravos said. “They had a goal that they wanted to achieve and that’s making it to state and they stayed focus and played well to reach their goal.”

First-year coach Andrea Tisler said Friedman, who upended Madeline Kahn of Glenbrook North in a grueling 7-6, (8-6), 6-0 match for third place, has definitely improved her game and likes her chances to advance at state.

“She’s more consistent and more aggressive and she’s playing smart,” Tisler said. “She’s not going for every shot, which has really helped. She definitely has improved on that. I expect her to do better and go forward in the state tournament this year.”

Czosnyka and Wind, seeded second at sectionals, were triumphant in their semifinal match (4-6, 6-0, 6-3) against two other freshmen from Glenbrook North: Colette O’Regan and Hailey Kortez. They were stopped in the title match by Martina Dragoytchev and Jessica Chepurda of Glenbrook South.

Czosnyka and Wind had played singles before entering high school. They, like Friedman, are

USTA players.

“Because they’ve both been singles players they’re good at the baseline, but they’re definitely getting better at being aggressive at the net,” Tisler said.

“I’m definitely excited to see what they can do as freshmen (at state).”

CROSS COUNTRY CSL South-CSL North boys meets: Maine South finished second with 47 points and Niles West was sixth at Saturday’s meet. Maine East took sixth in the CSL North meet.

Hawks senior Jack Carpenter ran to the overall CSL South individual title, turning in a time of 15:05.13 over three miles.

Juniors Henry Mierzwa (seventh, 15:35.20) and Paul Dambrosio (eighth, 15:41.41) also cracked the top 10 for Maine South. Junior Aiden Gaskin and sophomore Ralph Patejunas took 15th and 16, respectively.

Niles West’s top finisher was

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Niles West freshman Eliza Kirov took third place at the Niles North Sectional to qualify for state.

THE BUGLE OCTOBER 24, 2013 junior Thoe Beck in 17th place.

Junior Eric Ponzetti emerged as Maine East’s No. 1 runner for the day, placing 27th overall in the CSL North race.

CSL girls meet: Maine South, led by senior Emily Leonard’s second-place overall finish, raced to second in the team standings with 76 points. Niles West was seventh and Maine East ninth.

Leonard ran a 17:56.47, and junior Christine Mujica of Niles West was seventh in a time of 18:22.46. Mirae Mastrolonardo, a Maine South senior, took 11th, freshman teammate Anna Seenarain was 18th and senior Cailin Eckhart finished in 20th.

Julia Sirvinskas, a sophomore, placed 25th for the Hawks.

Wolves senior Jamie Rohn was 28th, and junior Leslie Christiansen was Maine East’s top runner in 41st place.

BOYS SOCCER Maine East reached the .500 mark after blanking Chicago Bulls Prep, 3-0, on Oct. 15. Mark Dziegas, Alex Lulek and Dino

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Tijanic each scored for the Demons. Maine East then slid under .500 Oct. 17 with a 2-1 loss to Lincoln Park as Mumen Hussein netted the only goal.

However, the Demons got back to .500 (8-8-3) the next night, edging St. Patrick 2-1. Hussein and Matt Coronado had goals for the Demons.

Niles West improved to 8-7-2 behind goalkeeper Carlos Lome’s ninth shutout of the year, 1-0, over Deerfield on Oct. 16. Robert Ljubic scored the only goal the Wolves would need.

GIRLS VOLLEYBALL Maine East took care of rival Maine West in a CSL North match on Oct. 16, 25-19, 25-16.

Hannah Farley registered seven kills and eight digs, while Niki Ahlstrand (four blocks) and Veronica Malesinski each netted five kills.

Leading the Demons (14-8, 4-4) in assists was Sarah Hua-Pham with 19. Miranda Duro recorded 10 digs. mike@buglenewspapers.com

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ESCC, SPC showdowns highlight week nine

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

The East Suburban Catholic gauntlet comes to an end Friday night as Joliet Catholic (7-1, 4-1) travels to Lisle to take on Benet (6-2, 3-2) at 7:30 p.m. at Benedictine University.

JCA comes into the game fresh off its 37-14 win over Notre Dame where it dominated the second half after going into the half tied at 14-14.

Mike Ivlow ran for 299 yards on 29 carries in the game.

Meanwhile, Benet was out of its game against Marist as it trailed 42-7 at the half after seven first half turnovers in a 49-21 loss.

The Redwings will have its hands full slowing down Ivlow and company. The Hilltoppers are outscoring opponents 312139.They defeated Marist 49-27 earlier in the year.

JCA will also look to slow down the Redwings’ passing attack, led by Jack Beneventi.

The Redwings have scored 246 points and have allowed 129.

Benet won last year’s game 31-21 in Joliet.

“They are a very good football team,” JCA coach Dan Sharp said. “This is a big game for them. Everyone is looking at playoff seeding.”

•Another big game in the Voyager Media coverage area is the battle for Plainfield with South at East. Both teams are 2-0 against fellow Plainfield schools.

The Cougars (5-3, 4-2) need a win to ensure a playoff berth,

while a loss will put them on the bubble with playoff points.

They gave Oswego its toughest Southwest Prairie Conference game of the year last week, falling 35-28.

The Bengals (6-2, 4-2) clinched their first-ever playoff berth with a 49-28 win over Plainfield Central.

South features the running of Joshua Harris and the defense is anchored by one of the top recruits in the state in linebacker Clifton Garrett.

The Cougars are outscoring opponents 240-212.

East has a big-play offense led by quarterback Cole Kotopka and running back Jake Mayon.

The defense has been solid and balanced throughout the year, outscoring opponents 194-118.

The game is slated for 7 p.m.

Friday at East.

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The amount of turnovers Benet had in the first half in a 49-21 loss to Marist Friday.

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Jordan Jones and JCA will look to win the outright ESCC title Friday at Benet.

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Stores today offer a wide selection of dried strands, ribbons and shapes, made from traditional white semolina flour, whole wheat, or other grains, plain or flavored, plus fresh pastas.

Imagine it’s a typical early autumn weeknight. If you have children at home, they’re probably back in the swing of school, with not only homework assignments but also a f t e r - s ch o o l activities like sports, clubs, or music or dance lessons.

On top of driving duties, you may have also taken on some extra tasks at work to get a jump on the holidays - or to earn extra money to pay for them. Meanwhile, the days keep getting cooler and the nights longer.

All these factors taken together add up to special challenges for weeknight dinners. You want to serve a delicious main dish that will sustain and nourish everyone.

Yet, it’s also got to be quick and easy, because the alternative - fast food picked up on the spur of the moment - costs money you’d rather save and usually won’t be as healthy as what you could make yourself.

Fortunately, the foundation for easy solutions to those challenges is as close at hand as most well stocked pantries: pasta.

I like to think of pasta as a sort of culinary painter’s blank canvas, one that can complement the flavors and textures of anything you’d care to combine with it - and, to carry that metaphor further, a canvas that also helps to present ingredients in a beautiful way that appeals to both the eye and the appetite.

We do, after all, eat with our eyes first.

Another advantage of pasta, of course, is that you can combine it with so many different ingredients. Instead of the usual tomato or cream sauce, for example, the accompanying recipe features broth, which you briefly boil to concentrate its flavor and consistency and then enrich with a little butter and cheese.

Add some rapidly sauteed

bite-sized pieces of whatever vegetable you like, such as broccoli florets, and maybe the added crunch and earthy flavor of a few toasted nuts (like the pine nuts called for here), and you have a completely satisfying, quick and easy main dish. If you’re craving more protein, by all means include some sauteed bite-sized pieces of boneless poultry, meat or seafood.

As varied as that sounds, you can introduce even more variety through your choice of pasta. Markets today offer a wide selection of dried strands, ribbons and shapes, made from traditional white semolina flour, whole wheat, or other grains, plain or flavored; plus, many supermarket refrigerated or deli cases also display various fresh pastas, which cook in just a few minutes and have a more tender texture than the chewier dried form.

The possibilities for different, delightful autumn pasta dishes are almost endless. So stock up

on your favorite pastas and a few other basics, and you’ll be ready for dinner!

First, toast the pine nuts.

Spread them in a single layer in a small dry skillet. Put the skillet over low heat and cook, stirring frequently to prevent burning, until the nuts turn a light golden color, 3 to 4 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to soak up the oil from the nuts. Set aside.

Bring a large stockpot of water to a boil.

Meanwhile, in a 12-inch saute pan, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the broccoli florets and saute, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 minutes. Season lightly with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl and set aside.

Add the broth to the pan and, over high heat, stir and scrape with a wooden spoon to deglaze the pan deposits.

Stir in the thyme or basil. Bring to a boil and continue boiling until the liquid has reduced by half, 5 to 7 minutes. Add the

butter and goat cheese and stir until they have both melted.

Reduce the heat to low, cover and keep warm.

Add a little salt to the pot of boiling water and cook until the pasta is al dente, tender but still slightly chewy, following the manufacturer’s suggested cooking time. Drain the pasta well and add it, along with the reserved broccoli, to the saute pan of sauce.

Raise the heat to mediumlow and cook, stirring, until the mixture is well combined and the broccoli is heated through, about 2 minutes.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Divide the pasta, broccoli, and sauce among 4 or 6 heated plates or shallow pasta serving bowls. Sprinkle with toasted pine nuts and serve immediately. (c) 2013 WOLFGANG PUCK WORLDWIDE, INC. DISTRIBUTED BY TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC.

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Business & Real Estate

Life insurance vs. 529 plan

Dear Dave, An insurance salesman told me it’s better to use a life insurance policy for college savings rather than a 529 plan because the child can use it for anything instead of just college.

Is that true?

Rusty Dear Rusty, Of course that’s what he told you.

He’s an insurance salesman!

He was right on one point.

If the kid doesn’t go to college, the savings inside an insurance policy can be used for anything.

But here’s the catch: There won’t be much waiting for you, because you saved it inside a life insurance policy.

The returns stink! Savings inside a life insurance policy won’t get you anywhere near the cash you’d have by investing in a 529 plan.

If you’re going to save for your kids’ college fund, there needs to be lots of talk around the house about actually going to college.

It’s not really brainwashing them so much as it’s letting them know the importance of a good education.

And they need to know, on no uncertain terms, that the money you’re saving for them is for one thing: college.

What you experienced, Rusty, was an insurance salesman trying to sell insurance. Stay away from it when it comes to saving up for college!

—Dave

Better car, better gas mileage?

Dear Dave, Is it a good idea to sell your

PUSH Continued from page 3 with landowners in that area to begin buying right of way.

Many of those property owners, including farmers concerned about their land being broken up, did not like the idea of the state having “quick take” authority.

A few of those farmers appeared before the MPO committee to urge them to reconsider the toll way as they felt that regardless of how the land is acquired, the

car in order to get one that gets better gas mileage?

Trey Dear Trey, Only if the other car is really cheap, or cheaper than the one you’re selling.

I think it’s funny when people run out and upgrade on their $7,000 car to buy a $30,000 Prius to save gas.

Think about it.That’s an extra expenditure of $23,000 to save gas. Where are you planning on driving, to the moon?

Actually saving money is a much better plan than some of the ideas people dream up in the name of saving money.

When it comes to things like this, you need to sit down and do the math. Crunch some hard, cold figures and see what happens.

“Well, if we got this kind of gas mileage, instead of what we’re getting now, how much money would we save?”

But if you spend $5,000 more to save $50 it will take forever to get back the money you’ve already spent.

Getting better gas mileage is a good thing, but I wouldn’t recommend spending any more than the value of the car you’re currently driving to make it happen.

Moving down in car but up in mileage is a great plan. If you do that, you’ll really start making headway with your money.

This kind of scenario is a simple math thing, Trey.

The problem is lots of times people’s emotions get caught up in stuff, and next thing

you know they think they have a real reason to buy an expensive, new piece of automotive technology.

I call that car fever, and it’ll wreck your finances in a hurry!

—Dave

project would destroy farmland.

“If IDOT paves over this land, it will have the same effect as Chernobyl,” said Virginia GatesHamann of Peotone. She said the project would poison the Peotone-area land her family has farmed for generations.

State officials have said that quick take does not mean the state can confiscate property immediately by forcing an arbitrary sum on landowners.The state must show the property is necessary for construction within a calendar year, and still must negotiate with property owners for the land.

“I think this was huge step but it was unfortunate that it was such a divisive issue over these last couple of months,” said John Greuling, president and CEO of the Will County Center for Economic Development.

He said he was glad that elected were able to step up to the plate to support the project.

“I feel great but again, this is just one step in the process.”

In a separate vote that night the Policy Committee also gave IDOT the authority to spend over $80 million for more engineering and land acquisition. IDOT has

already spent about $40 million in planning work on the project.

“Right now we’re trying to get the most bang for our buck,” said Ann Schneider, director of IDOT, in a press conference after the vote. She said the next step for the project is to go into the bidding process to find suitable investors for the first publicprivate project in Illinois. If these are not found, then the state will not build Illiana.

But if all goes according to plan, she said the Illiana Tollway might be open by 2018 at the earliest. The state estimates a total $1.3 billion cost for Illiana.

“We will never meet the infrastructure demands of our state if we only rely on currently available funding,” sad U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., in a statement after the vote. He urged IDOT to have a transparent and innovative bidding process. “[The MPO’s] vote shows there is value in pursuing publicprivate partnerships like the Illiana Expressway to tap private markets for public investment… [and] any potential deal should safeguard taxpayer funds as well as attract private investors.”

Members of the MPO Policy

Committee who voted for the Illiana project were: Batavia Mayor Jeffrey Schielke, Council of Mayors; Thomas Cuculich, Chief of Staff, DuPage County; Chris Lauzen, Kane County Board Chair; John Shaw, Kendall County Board Chair; Aaron Lawler, Lake County Board Chair; Larry Walsh, Will County Executive; Ann Schneider, Director, IDOT; Richard Kwasneski, chairman, Pace; Don Orseno, interim executive director, Metra; Wesley Lujan, Class 1 Railroads; and Kristi Lafleur, executive director, Illinois State Toll Highway Authority.

Members of the MPO Policy Committee who voted against the Illiana project were: Gabe Klein, Chicago Department of Transportation; John Yonan, Cook County, Cook County Superintendent ofTransportation and Highway; Tina Hill, McHenry County Board Chair; Elliott Hartstein, CMAP; Jerry Bennett (Alternate for Frank Beal), CMAP; Leanne Redden, Regional Transportation Authority; Robert Hahn (Alternate for John C. McCarthy), representing private providers; and Forrest Claypool, President, Chicago Transit

If you’re going to save for your kids’ college fund, there needs to be lots of talk around the house about actually going to college.

* Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership.

The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 6 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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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

Senior Style

(847 588-8420).

Old Jews Telling Jokes Trip Get ready for an outrageous afternoon of one-liners, doubleentendres and hysterical routines sure to triple you over with laughter! Five actors will pay tribute to and reinvent classic jokes of the past and present. Think you’ve heard them all before?

Not this way. The show also features comic songs, brand new and satisfyingly old, as well as tributes to some of the giants of the comedy world. If you’ve ever had a mother, visited a doctor, or walked into a bar with a priest, a rabbi, and a frog, Old Jews Telling Jokes will sit in the dark, give you a second opinion, and ask you where you got that. You’ll laugh ‘til you plotz. This trip includes the bus and the show, NO food. Please eat a little something before the trip. Wednesday, October 23, 12:30-5:00pm, Check-In: 12:00pm, $58M/$63NM Oktoberfest, Willkommen!!!

Join us as we welcome back Die Lustigen Musikanten (Merry Musicians), a traditional German band that will play waltzes, polkas, marches, and a variety of German fold songs. Vocals will be in English and German or both. We will feast upon chicken schnitzel, sauerkraut, potatoes, dill carrots, rye bread, and dessert. Reserved seating.

Friday, October 11, 12:002:00pm, $12M/$17NM Men’s Club Meeting Speaker: Eric Salcedo from Lisa Madigan’s Office. Lunch is a cheeseburger, fries, and dessert.

Monday, October 21, 10:30am1:00pm. $5M/$7.50NM, advanced registration is required.

War II. Sokolowski continues to hold the Latin American country close to her heart. Join Theresa for a private showing of the film, with a question & answer session, and lunch following.

Wednesday, October 30, 10:30am. $7.50M/$11.25NM. How to Winterize Your Car (2 classes) Instructor: Randy Stricker, Niles Public Works With winter just around the corner, your vehicle may need some preventive maintenance to get ready for the cold weather ahead. According to AAA, the most frequently uncovered problems are improper tire pressure, low or dirty motor oil, low anti-freeze, or other automotive fluids. Find out what to always have in your glove compartment or trunk in case of emergencies, simple checks to look for tire damage, the difference between “good” oil and “bad” oil, and more about car safety and preparedness.

Thursday, November 7 & 14, 2:00-3:30pm, FREE. Art Insights Presented by: Char & Grace from the Art Institute of Chicago.

Enjoy a guided tour through the wonderful works of art that are on display at the Art Institute.

Via slideshow you will see these irreplaceable pieces of history.

Listen to fascinating stories about these works of art. It’s the next best thing to being there!

Participants who pre-register will receive a complimentary family pass to the Art Institute.

Wednesday, November 6, 2:003:00pm, FREE.

Women’s Club Meeting Lunch includes a cold cut sandwich on a roll, chips & dessert.

Following lunch, enjoy a performance by Two for the Road. Monday, October 28, 11:30am-2:00pm, $5M/$7.50NM.

Lunch to Benefit… The Giving Tree Everyone is welcome! All proceeds will go to purchasing items left on the Giving Tree.

Lunch is a hot dog, chips, and a cookie. Monday, November 4, 11:30am-1:00pm, or while supplies last, $2, paid at the door.

Longtime Niles Resident Featured in Documentary – Theresa Sokolowski Theresa Sokolowski is featured in the recently premiered documentary, Santa Rosa: Odyssey in the Rhythm of Mariachi, which details the journey to Mexico for nearly 1500 Polish refugees of World

Pre Veterans Day Celebration Celebrate vets while enjoying the musical styling’s Peter Miletic.

A delicious lunch including a cheeseburger, coleslaw, fruit, and dessert will be served. Reserved seats. The deadline for table seating forms is Friday, November 1. After November 1, you will be seated

at a table that has room. Friday, November 8, 12:00-2:00pm. $10M/$15NM Hello, Dolly! At Drury Lane Oakbrook Hello, Dolly! Has become one of the most enduring musical theater hits, enjoying three Broadway revivals and international success that included being made into the film that was nominated for seven Academy Awards.

Hello, Dolly! Played for 2844 performances on Broadway at the St. James Theatre with Carol Channing in the title role. At the time it was the longest playing Broadway musical. The show’s album was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2002.

Hello, Dolly! Tells the story of Dolly Levi, a brassy widow with a knack for matchmaking. Dolly takes a trip to New York to meet a millionaire, Mr. Vandergelder, whom has been courting another woman – but Dolly is soon to change that! Before the show we will enjoy lunch at Drury Lane which will include chef’s soup of the day, veggies, rolls, your choice of salmon filet in a lemon tarragon sauce or chicken breast marsala, and dessert. Thursday, November 21, 10:30am-5:00pm, Check-in: 10:00am. $65M/$70NM.

Park Ridge Senior Center Senior Center Memberships Senior Center membership begins at age 55. Our quarterly new and prospective member meetings will you give information on the many activities, programs, events and services offered. Membership dues are: Single: $46 Resident, $65 Non-Resident Couple: $70 Resident, $99 Non-Resident Over 90 Single: $23 Resident, $32.50 Non-Resident Over 90 Couple: $35 Resident, $49.50 Non-Resident Enjoy these Senior Center Membership benefits: Priority registration and special rates for Active Adult programs, events & trips; A drop-in social center open 7 days a week; Free members-only unique monthly programming and activities;

A variety of free clubs for many interests and hobbies; Monthly Newsletter delivered to your home; and Volunteer Opportunities.

Enjoy these facility amenities as a Senior Center Member: Large meeting hall; Classrooms; Full service kitchen; Stage with sound system; Ceramic room and kiln; 2 large screen TVs; Wii game; Game tables; 2 pool tables; 4 ping pong tables; Variety of solitary and group activities for member use; Members art displays; Free Lending Library; and Free Medical Lending Closet (limited quantities) For more information, call 847-692-3597.

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 847-692-3597 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.

Senior Center Clubs Men’s Club: 1st & 2nd Tuesday of the month. Join us as we plan fun and exciting events, as well as make a difference in our community.

Genealogy Group: 2nd Monday of the month, 10 a.m.

Trace your family roots with the help and encouragement of the Genealogy Group . Come with questions or information to share.

Book Worms: 1st Thursday of the month, 1 p.m. Love to read? Join us every month for a discussion pertaining to a variety of books . One per month .

Camera Club: 4th Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m. Join our See SENIORS, page 21

News

Police investigate death of man in fire Morton Grove police look into details of death of man found in burning garage

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Morton Grove police are investigating the cause of a garage fire that killed a man on the 7300 block of Arcadia Street.

First-responders from the Morton Grove Fire Department were on the scene of the garage fire sometime after 10:50 a.m. Oct. 12. Once the fire was extinguished, firefighters discovered the body of the homeowner, Domingo Morin, 88.

He was pronounced dead on the scene at 11:18 a.m.

Morton Grove police said investigators from their department and from the

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Office of the State Fire Marshal are actively investigating the incident.

At press time, Morton Grove police said they could not established the cause of the fire or eliminate the possibility of foul play, until the State Fire Marshal report is issued.

Additionally the Cook County medical examiner’s autopsy of Morin was inconclusive, with the medical examiner’s office also waiting on the report from the State Fire Marshal.

Authorities say there is no apparent danger to the community at this time, and that after the fire was put out, Morin’s family was notified.

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Thursday of the month, 2:00pm4:30 p.m. Join us for a friendly Wii bowling competition

camera club as they provide instruction and interesting slideshows on a variety of different topics .

Money Matters with Chris Valentine: 1st & 3rd Monday of the Month, 10 a.m. Chris Valentine from Edward Jones presents a program of financial tips and answers your questions Opera Arts Club with Leo Rizzetto. 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, Noon. Do you have a love for opera and/or musicals? Leo Rizzetto, opera aficionado, presents a variety of majestic operas and toe tapping musicals .

Computer Club: 1st Wednesday of the month, 1:30 p.m. Need a computer refresher course or just help learning the computer? Join Richard Brandt as he leads the group . Come with questions.

Handicrafters: every Friday, 10 a.m. Do you knit, crochet, sew, quilt, cross-stitch, or embroider?

We make items for the Annual Holiday Bazaar and the V .A . Hospitals . We provide the supplies for these events, or you can work on your own project .

Beginners are welcome!

Wii Bowling. 1st, 2nd & 4th

Ongoing activities Following are number of ongoing activities at the Center: • Woodcarvers meet Thursdays at 9 a.m.…a free activity: • Gamers, 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Fridays play dominos, hand and foot, scrabble for rummikube … also free.

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

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

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

• Bocce ball players gather just north of the Center at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Ken Hewelt is bocce master and will explain how the game is played.

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

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Niles police investigate Oct. 20 shooting Witnesses say they heard arguing near basement of residence

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Niles police are investigating a shooting that happened the evening of Oct. 20. Police responded to a domestic battery incident about 7:40 p.m. at a residence in the 7300 block of Greenleaf Street.

While officers were headed to the address, they learned a 25-year-old man from Niles was shot once in the leg.

The details on what led to the shooting were not immediately available.

Witnesses inside the residence told police they overheard the offender and

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.

Holiday Bazaar Saturday, November 2 • 10:00am–3:00pm Handmade holiday crafts, sweaters and afghans, baked goods, yesterday’s treasures, and much more is all for sale during our Annual Bazaar .

Bring your wallet and a friend and support the Senior Center with this great fundraiser!

Lunch is available for purchase . All Ages

victim arguing near the basement of the residence.

Reportedly at some point someone heard a person say, “I will shoot you,” and then several seconds later a single gunshot was heard.

The victim was transported to Lutheran General Hospital with non-life threatening injuries to his left arm and left leg. The offender is currently in custody and at press time charges were pending.

Police found a gun inside the residence and the incident is still under investigation.

Check buglenewspapers. com for the latest on this developing story.

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 See SENIORS, page 22

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Area runners compete in Chicago Marathon Niles, Morton Grove and Park Ridge area runners join 40,000 others downtown

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

An estimated 1 million spectators showed up to watch runners, complete the Chicago Marathon’s 26.2-mile course that showcases Chicago’s diverse neighborhoods.

The top finishers from Niles, Morton Grove and Park Ridge were Dennis Cobb, Elizabeth Ave Maria and Nathan Tamayo, respectively.

In total, more than 40,000 runners from 120 countries and the entire

SENIORS Continued from page 21 housing program. Residents are matched with screened applicants who possess a temperament suitable to shared accommodations.

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.

United States ran in the Oct. 13 Chicago Marathon.

The Chicago Marathon -- along with the Boston,NewYork,London, Berlin and Tokyo marathons -- is one of the six World Marathon Majors. This year’s marathon was the 36th anniversary of the race, as the first race was held on Sept. 25, 1977, under the original name, the Mayor Daley Marathon. That first race drew a field of 4,200 runners.

The race has been held every year since, except in 1987, when only a half-marathon was run.

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

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 The Entrepreneurs: Men Who Built America • Thursdays, October 17-24; 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Avid Youth. Bright Vision.

Beckoning Vistas. Generous Spirit. American Glory. These few words provide insight into some of the great chapters and contributions of industrial pioneers to the splendor of America.

Rabbi Victor Weissberg will examine the life and works of the Macy Boys, Isidor and Nathan Straus, and Railroad Barons Leland Stanford and Cornelius Vanderbilt, builders of the Union Pacific and New York Central Railroads. He

Best Niles Runners

Best morton grove Runners

Best Park Ridge Runners

Cobb, Dennis - 3:03:22 Fischer, Steven - 3:27:55 Joo, Young - 3:29:28 Seske, Kevin - 3:34:37 Cho, Hyo Yeon - 3:35:54 Ramirez, Arlie - 3:36:26 De La Cruz, Marlon - 3:42:49 De La Cruz, Marcelino - 3:56:03 Gaba, John - 4:02:09 Keenan, Nikolas - 4:07:46

Ave Maria, Elizabeth - 3:03:28 Oakes, Colleen - 3:27:02 Rufinn, Alpert - 3:31:27 Poskrobko, Chester - 3:35:38 In, Brent - 3:36:12 Baidoc, Florian - 3:38:14 Lazzar, Daniel - 3:42:13 » Hayden, John - 3:43:32 » Pasignajen, Mark - 4:02:57 » Katz, Stephen - 4:11:43

Tamayo, Nathan - 3:16:24 Nowaczyk, Vince - 3:16:46 Klein, Matt - 3:26:10 Cichon, Jackie - 3:28:27 Eckhart, Zachary - 3:28:33 Fosco, Mark - 3:34:14 Saladino, Patrick - 3:34:16 Caudill, Jason - 3:36:08 McMullen, Joseph - 3:38:16 Crosson, Patrick - 3:42:30

Race results from http://results.chicagomarathon.com/2013.

will also explore the cultural monuments that added to the radiance of America far beyond their lifetimes. To register, call 847.784.6030.

Morton Grove Location American Legion Memorial Civic Center, 6140 W. Dempster Street. $18/member; $22/nonmember 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 847-663-3072.ww 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.

TV Memories • 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28

Take a fresh look at Uncle Miltie, Edward R. Murrow, Lucy, Gunsmoke, and more! Watch an original video featuring Chicago TV professionals who describe television’s formative years and show clips from some of those early broadcasts.

Get an insider’s view of early television programming! Also included in the presentation is a unique word puzzle to test your own TV memories. $8 member; $10 non-member.

Birth and Restoration of a Nation Wednesday, Oct. 30, from 1-2:30 p.m.

The precedents of our great nation were born on the James River in Virginia, then moved inland a few miles to create Colonial Williamsburg. Bill takes you on this fascinating history of our country and then to nearby Yorktown where George Washington defeated the British army, making peace and freedom possible. $9 member; $11 non-member Halloween Tales of Terror Thursdays, Oct. 31, 1- 2:30 pm.

Media historian Mike Delaney has gathered together several classic tales of terror along with brief excerpts of memorable scenes from a variety of radio shows and films to spice up your Halloween experience. View excerpts from Poe classics such as The Pit and the Pendulum, The TellTale Heart, and The Cask of Amontillado. Also, see scenes from Psycho, The Portrait of Dorian Gray, The Phantom of the Opera, TV’s Tales from the

Crypt, and Hitchcock parodies

by Mel Brooks from his film High Anxiety. $8 member; $10 non-member.

About the Bomb: An Inside Look Department of Energy researcher James Lamont presents an unclassified look at the history of the atomic bomb.

Learn about the physics and politics of how the bomb came to be developed, how it was almost lost to Nazi Germany and how fear of that happening impacted US strategy in WWII, and many fables and foibles related to the bomb (such as some of the odd going-on at the Nevada Test Site). $9 member; $11 non-member.

Senior Center membership Become a member of North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus and enjoy opportunities to live longer, happier, healthier lives through an array of programs, activities, trips and services.

Members receive a discount on all programs, activities, and trips, Lifelong Learning Program Catalog, information on local, state, and federal issues affecting seniors, and invitations to special events and presentations.

Membership dues are $20 for an individual and $35 for a couple/household for a full year. Everyone welcome! Call North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus at 847-470-5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove, to become a member.

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MAYO CLINIC

By Abinash Virk, M.D. Tribune Content Agency

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: Iím planning an overseas mission trip and understand that I need to take medicine to prevent malaria. Is this necessary, and if so, how far in advance do I need to take it? How common is malaria and is it always a serious disease?

ANSWER: If youíre planning to travel to tropical locations such as central South America, Haiti, sub-Saharan Africa or south Asia, discuss malaria preventing recommendations with your doctor a couple of months before you leave.

He or she can prescribe drugs to take before, during and for some weeks after your trip to help protect you from malaria.

Malaria is a parasitic disease spread by mosquitoes. It can lead to serious illness, and sometimes death. About 1,500 cases are diagnosed in the United States each year.

Most occur in travelers who didnít take the right preventive measures.

Malaria is caused by microscopic parasites that are transmitted most commonly by mosquito bites. There are five different species of malarial parasite (Plasmodium) that cause infections in humans.

If an infected mosquito bites you and malaria is transmitted, the parasites travel to your liver where they mature and may become dormant. Dormancy can last up to a year, but typically lasts 10 days to four weeks.

When the parasites mature, they leave the liver cells to infect red blood cells.

This is when malaria symptoms typically develop. The most common symptoms of malaria are fever, chills and headache.

If an uninfected mosquito bites you at this point, it will become infected and can spread malaria to others. You can also be infected from exposure to infected blood, such as through a blood transfusion.

Malaria is estimated to kill about 1 million people worldwide each year. Most of these deaths occur in Africa, especially among young children.

Malaria infections are categorized as either uncomplicated or severe.

Symptoms of uncomplicated malaria are similar to the flu and include moderate to severe chills and shaking, high fever, profuse sweating, headaches, nausea, and vomiting.These bouts of illness may come and go.

If uncomplicated malaria isnít promptly treated, it can become a life-threatening medical emergency. Severe malaria may involve brain swelling and damage, breathing problems as fluid accumulates in the lungs, kidney failure, rupture of the spleen, severe damage to red blood cells,

Trip planning may involve steps to prevent malaria and dangerously low blood sugar.

If you experience a high fever while traveling or living in a part of the world with malaria, you should be evaluated immediately by a local medical facility. In addition, talk to your personal physician promptly if you experience a high fever within a year after returning from a part of the world with malaria. If you have severe symptoms, seek emergency care.

The diagnosis of malaria is made through laboratory analysis of a blood sample by microscopy or molecular analysis.

A microscopic exam may also reveal the species of malaria parasite that has infected you. In addition, in some countries or laboratories a rapid blood test can determine in 15 minutes whether or not a malaria infection is present.

Treatment of malaria involves a combination of one or more antimalarial drugs, depending on the type of malaria infection acquired. Treatment is based on severity of infection and the specific species of malaria causing the infection.

Treatment may be oral or intravenous.

Medications used include chloroquine (Aralen),mefloquine (Lariam),doxycycline, clindamycin, quinine, artemether and lumefantrine (Coartem), primaquine or the combination of atovaquone and proguanil (Malarone).

Effective treatment can cure malaria, but the disease can persist if itís not treated or treated with the wrong drug.

Drug choice and treatment intensity are determined by factors such as the specific malaria parasite species, where it was acquired, your age, and the severity of the infection.

Drug choice is important, as some types of malaria have evolved to be resistant to certain drugs, such as chloroquine.

Prevention of malaria is based on avoiding insect bites and taking a preventive medication. Medications used for malaria prevention have to be started a few days to a few days to weeks before traveling, and taken daily while you are traveling and for some time after you return.

These medications include some of the medications listed above for treatment. In general they are safe and very effective.

If youíll be traveling to a location with malaria, be sure to discuss this with your doctor ahead of time. ó Abinash Virk, M.D., Infectious Diseases, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn.

(Medical Edge from Mayo Clinic is an educational resource and doesnít replace regular medical care. To submit a question, write to: medicaledge@mayo.edu. For health information, visit www.mayoclinic.com.)

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SYMPTOMS OF UNCOMPLICATED MALARIA ARE SIMILAR TO THE FLU AND INCLUDE MODERATE TO SEVERE CHILLS AND SHAKING, HIGH FEVER, PROFUSE SWEATING, HEADACHES, NAUSEA, AND VOMITING

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