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NOVEMBER 14, 2013

Vol. 58 No. 6

transportation

Freight traffic through Morton Grove to cause travel delays Expect delays on Dempster, Howard, Touhy for 2 weeks

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Car traffic in Niles, Morton Grove and Skokie will be impacted by an extra 24 trains a day being routed through the Metra Milwaukee North Line tracks of the next two weeks.

Morton Grove’s village website said Canadian Pacific Railroad started installing a replacement bridge over Shermer Road in Northbrook and Glenview Nov. 2. The first three days of the project involved round the clock construction.

“We expect the bridge replacement work will take approximately two days, and there may be ancillary work to be completed that could take up to two weeks to complete,” said a release from Morton Grove officials.

Drivers who use Dempster Street, Howard Street or Touhy Avenue in Niles and Skokie should seek alternate routes. Previously, the railroad bridge on Shermer Road at the GlenviewNorthbrook border collapsed during a freight train derailment in July 2012.

The derailment killed a husband and wife in a car that was passing under the bridge.

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Rep. Schakowsky supports passage of Marriage Equality Illinois soon to be 15th state in the nation to support full marriage equality for citizens

Chicago, IL. (November 5, 2013) – Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL) released the following statement after the Illinois General Assembly passed SB 10, the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act, which legalizes marriage

equality: “I am ecstatic that the Illinois General Assembly has followed the Illinois State Senate and passed SB 10, the Religious Freedom and Marriage Fairness Act this afternoon. Every citizen of our

state and our nation deserves equal treatment under the law, and SB 10 will assure that every committed couple in Illinois enjoys the same protections and benefits.

This is an enormous victory, and I congratulate my good friend, Greg Harris, who sponsored this bill in the General Assembly, and everyone who worked so hard to achieve marriage equality in Illinois. We must continue to move these initiatives forward in states across the nation, and on the federal level, through bills such as the Employment NonDiscrimination Act (ENDA) and the Respect for Marriage Act. I will work closely with my colleagues on the Congressional LGBT Equality Caucus to guarantee LGBT equality at the federal level.”

Governor Quinn will sign historic legislation in the days ahead that will make Illinois the 15th state in the nation to embrace full marriage equality. The signing ceremony will take place at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Forum on November 20, 2013 at 3:30 p.m.

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Deadlines for magnetic stripe cards and Chicago Cards extended until vendor fixes Ventra glitches Vendor providing automated fare collection equipment and services for Ventra, must make improvements to its customer-service call center customers not receiving Ventra cards as promised. When the cards did arrive, many riders reported problems activating and loading the cards with money and using them on buses and trains. Multiple riders have also reported getting their debit and credit accounts charged in addition to their Ventra card because the new contactless payment system will charge any card with a “blink” logo on it (which means it has a chip for radio frequency identification, or RFID). Additionally, Ventra was fielding about 20,000

to improve performance.

“Cubic has worked hand in hand with CTA to correct the The Chicago Transit Authority problems that have surfaced announced it would extend the and would like to offer our use of magnetic stripe fare cards sincere apologies to riders who and the Chicago Cards until have been inconvenienced Ventra’s glitches are resolved. as the new system is being The full implementation of deployed,” said Wunderle. “We Ventra will no longer be Dec. take responsibility and we are 15. CTA President Forrest going to get it right just as we Claypool announced the new did for the current Chicago opened-ended deadline at a Card system…We don’t begin Nov. 5 meeting of the City Club to recover our investment until of Chicago. the system is performing as He said Cubic Transportation it should and we meet all the Systems, the vendor providing CTA’s requirements.” automated S t a t e fare collection officials want Just two months into the transition equipment all Regional to the first new fare-payment system and services Transportation in nearly 20 years, customers for Ventra, Authority must make riders to adopt are adopting Ventra at an improvements using the same unprecedented rate in the industry.” to its customertype of fare - CTA President Forrest Claypool card in the service call center and near future. address the H o w e v e r contactless payment system’s complaint calls a day, with waits CTA and suburban Pace transit technical issues. Until those times averaging 45 minutes or systems adopted Ventra on their milestones are reached both more. own this past September. The Ventra and the previous fare Claypool said the call wait disposable paper single-ride systems will operate in parallel time was reduced to an average ticket will cost $3, whereas to each other. of about 5 minutes on Nov. 4 using debit or credit cards will Claypool also said that after the CTA directed Cubic cost riders $2.25. The Ventra because too many riders are to triple the number of call PlusBus card will cost $30 and still experiencing issues Cubic operators to 300. be valid for unlimited rides on would receive no payment As for the reliability of the Pace at all times. from the CTA until the existing contactless cards and riders Metra has yet to formally problems are resolved. being charged multiple times, “Just two months into the CTA officials said Cubic this See VENTRA, page 22 transition to the first new fare- week updated the Ventra reader payment system in nearly 20 software with improvements years, customers are adopting that should process transactions Ventra at an unprecedented rate in 2.5 seconds or less about 99 in the industry,” said Claypool, percent of the time and prevent adding that more than 25 riders from tapping their card million rides have been taken more than once on the reader with Ventra and more than 50 to successful pay the fare. Riders percent of CTA customers were have also been asked to remove using Ventra eight weeks after their Ventra card from their it was deployed. “Though the wallet or purse before tapping system has met several of the it on the reader to prevent other high performance standards cards from being charged. we’ve set for this project…the Richard Wunderle, senior vice number of issues we’ve seen president and general manager are simply unacceptable for our of Cubic Transportation for its customers.”

North American Operations, These issues included acknowledged the issues and thousands of Chicago Card said his firm would be working

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Additionally to help complete the transition of remaining Chicago Card/Chicago Card Plus customers, the CTA has taken a number of steps including: • Sending reminder emails in early October to customers who were mailed cards but hadn’t yet activated • Calling 100K+ customers who were mailed cards to ensure they received them and assist with activation • Changing the ventrachicago.com website to easily allow customers to retrieve usernames and passwords from homepage.

• Customers who still have not received their Ventra cards can: • Buy a Ventra card from a Ventra vending machine or retail outlet; register to get $5 one-time card cost refunded as transit value • Spend down Chicago Card Plus balance; call 888-YOURCTA to cease autoload function on Chicago Card Plus.

• For customers who wish to transfer their remaining Chicago Card Plus balances, they can bring their Ventra card and their Chicago Card Plus card along with a photo ID to a balance transfer event or Ventra customer service center at 165 N. Jefferson (Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-4 p.m.) and balance will be manually transferred over • Coming soon: Ventrachicago.com will allow Chicago Card Plus customers the ability to have their balances transferred online to Ventra by providing their Chicago Card Plus and Ventra card information.

• As an additional convenience to customers, Ventra will add 11 new balance transfer events beginning Wednesday, Nov. 6, at CTA headquarters, 567 W. Lake, to allow customers to transfer their balances from legacy fare cards including Chicago Card, Chicago Card Plus and magnetic stripe cards to registered Ventra cards.

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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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Alex D. Macahon, 20, of the 1500 block of N. Dee Rd, Park Ridge, was arrested Nov. 4 in the 7800 block of Caldwell for Suspended License.

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Gabriel Gonzalez, 32, of the 1000 block of Arthur, Park Ridge, was arrested Nov.1 at the intersection of Oakton & Greenwood for Suspended License and Poss/Suspended License.

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Phillip M. Forfar, 55, of the 9600 block Milwaukee,Niles, was arrested Oct. 29 in the 7000 block of Milwaukee for Driving Without a License.

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Gilberto Hernandez-Garcia, 33, of the 8800 block of N. Washington, Niles, was arrested Oct. 29 at the intersection of Ballard & Milwaukee for No Valid License.

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Tuguldar Baatar, 23, of the 2500 block of Golf,Glenview, was arrested Oct. 29 at Golf Mill Center for Retail Theft.

Eliyaneth Morales-Melendez, 35, of the 3800 block of W. Lawrence, Chicago, was arrested Oct. 31 at the intersection of Gross Point & Caldwell for No Valid Drivers License.

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Ankeet D. Patel, 29, of the 8400 block of Harms, Skokie, was arrested Nov. 2 at the intersection of Dempster and Oriole for two counts of DUI.

Elizabeth Mateycak, 24, of the 2000 block of N. Sarah, Franklin Park, was arrested Oct. 28 at Golf Mill Center for Theft.

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Maria R. Gomez-Avila, 43, of the 2900 block of Harding, Chicago, was arrersted Nov. 1 in the 7300 block of Lehigh for No Valid License.

Diego A. Lopez, 21, of the 5000 block of W. Parker, Chicago, was arrested Nov. 2 in the 7200 block of Milwaukee for two counts of DUI.

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Glenview, was arrested Oct. 25 in the 9400 block of Greenwood for Suspended Drivers License.

Chicago, was arrested Oct. 26 in the 6800 block of Touhy for two counts of DUI and No Valid Drivers License.

Mikhail Mikhaylyuik, 29, of the 4000 block of Amalfri Dr, Glenview, was arrested Oct. 26 in the 3700 block of Central (Glenview) for DUI.

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David Flores, 29, of the 4400 block of W. Montana, Chicago, was arrested Oct. 26 in the 6200 block of Howard for Aggrivated DUI, DUI and No Valid Drivers License.

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Flavius Balaban, 26, of the 3200 block of N. Keating, Chicago, was arrested Oct. 26 in the 7600 block of Milwaukee for two counts of DUI.

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Philip L. Parrish, 34, of the 4900 block of W. Warwick, Chicago, was arrested Oct. 27 in the 8300 block of Harlem for two counts of DUI.

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Rei Nati, 18, of the 1900 block of Church St, Park Ridge, was arrested Oct. 27 at the intersection of Ballard & Delphia for Suspended License.

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Omar Martinez-Acuna, 24, of the 2100 block of w. Arthur,

Parker, 31, of 18 Stephanie the 4900 block of Hull St., Skokie, was arrested Oct. 28 at the intersection of Northwest Hwy. & Western for Driving Without a License and Passing a Stopped School Bus. Monina Santos, 46, of 9000 block of N. Cumberland, Niles, was arrested Oct. 29 at the intersection of Ballard & Dee No Valid Drivers License, No Valid Insurance and Improper Overtaking.

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Bridget Cantillon, 65, of 1300 block of Inverness Ct., Antioch, was arrested Oct. 29 at the intersection of Cumberland & Stewart for NoValid Drivers License and Suspended Registration.

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Daniel Hundrieser, 22, of the 6700 block of N. Oliphant, Chicago, was arrested Oct. 30 at the intersection of Canfield & Devon Speeding and No Valid Insurance.

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Cesar Cruz,19,of 0-100 block of Main St., Mt. Prospect, was arrested Oct. 28 at the intersection of Hamlin & Oakton Possession of Cannabis.

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William Mendez, 18, of 100 block of East Ave, Park Ridge, was arrested Nov. 100 block of East Ave for Zero Tolerance.

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Jonathan Gonzalez, 24, of 4900 block of W.Washington, Chicago, was arrested Nov. 2 at the intersection of Touhy & Busse for Suspended Drivers License and Failure to Yield – Turning Left.

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Eduardo Salgado, 19, of 5600 block of N. Central, Chicago, was arrested Nov. 3 in the 600 block of Devon for Revoked Drivers License and No Insurance.

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Morton Grove Andrezs Kaczmarczyk, 58, of Morton Grove was arrested Nov. 4 in the 6300 bloc of Oakton for Retail Theft.

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Susan Jajou, 32, of Des Plaines was arrested Nov. 1 in the 9000 block of Waukegan for Warrant & No Valid Drivers License.

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Erwan Flores, 23, of Niles was arrested Nov. 3 at the intersection of Dempster and Lincoln for Driving Under the Influence & No Valid Drivers License.

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Raymundo Santana, 25, of Prospect Heights was arrested Nov. 03 in the 7200 block of Dempster for Aggravated Driving Under the Influence & Possession of a Controlled Substance.

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Pinda H. Johnson, 46, of Chicago was arrested Nov. 3 in the 5700 block of Dempster for Revoked Registration.

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Duane Negrillo, 33, of Des Plaines was arrested Nov. 2 in the 8600 block of Waukegan for Driving With a Suspended License.

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Javier Castro, 33, of Niles was arrested Nov. 6 at the intersection of Dempster and Austin for No Valid Drivers License.

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Yobert Gorges,24,of Morton Grove was arrested Oct. 27 in the 7000 block of Palma for Aggravated Assault.

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News

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Niles man reportedly Police prevent man from committing suicide on Park Ridge Metra tracks bit police while Second pedestrian attempt in nude, on drugs 2 days at Park Ridge station While being treated at the hospital, he allegedly said he had taken two doses of LSD before he was found

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

A Niles man reportedly took “two hits of acid” before getting naked and wandering the streets of Skokie in the early hours of Sept. 25.

Dezmond Deal-Banks, 23, of Niles, was completely nude when authorities found him around 3:30 a.m. He allegedly pushed the Skokie police officer who found him into her squad car, removed her dispatch radio and bit her.

After he was removed from the squad car, a naked Deal-Banks fled north before reportedly attacking another police officer, said a police report. Eventually

he was detained and taken to Skokie Hospital for treatment for injuries sustained during his arrest. Police say clothing and an ID belonging to Deal-Banks discovered near Main Street and Lincoln Avenue.

While being treated at the hospital, he allegedly said he had taken two doses of LSD before he was found.

He is being charged with two counts of felony aggravated battery and one count of misdemeanor criminal damage to government supported property.

At press time, he was free on $25,000 bond, with his next court date set for Dec. 2 at Skokie District courthouse.

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Park Ridge police pulled a Chicago man off the train tracks of the Park Ridge Metra station the day after a man was struck and killed by a train near that station.

Officer Kristen Abbinante was driving on Prospect Avenue around 4 p.m. Oct. 30 when she heard a woman yelling that man was on the Park Ridge Metra station’s tracks telling people he wanted to “end it all.”

As Abbinante headed to the tracks she notified Metra and to have all trains headed to the station stopped.

Officer Carlos Panizo, who was at the Park Ridge police station, also headed to the tracks in response to a call about a man sitting crossed-legged on the

center tracks of the station.

“He put his hand inside his jacket when the officers arrived,” said Park Ridge Police Cmdr.

Jason Leavitt.

The man reportedly told police he was armed and allegedly began yelling at them to shoot him, which prompted the two officers to point their weapons at him and tell bystanders to leave the area.

When the man heard the railroad crossing signals go off, he removed his hands from his coat and laid down on the tracks.

“The train was about a mile away,” said Leavitt, who said the proximity of the train is what set off the crossing signals.

Panizo was able to grab the man by his jacket and drag him to safety before any train arrived at the station. Once in custody, officers found the man was not

armed and only had a phone and wallet on his person.

“He was taken to [Advocate] Lutheran General [Hospital] for evaluation,” said Leavitt, who said no charges were being pursued.

Authorities say the man went to the train tracks after he had a fight with his mother.

The day before, trains along Metra’s Union Pacific/Northwest line were delayed up to three hours after a Schaumburg man was struck and killed by a train near the Dee Road and Park Ridge stations.Union Pacific/Northwest train No. 631 was headed from Chicago to McHenry Oct. 29 when it hit George P. Nuyttens Jr., 34, near the Touhy Avenue overpass about 5:10 p.m.

Officials waited for the Cook County Medical Examiner to arrive on the scene to declare the victim dead at 6:45 p.m.

Service was not restored on the line until about 8:20 p.m.

The Cook County Medical Examiner ruled Nuyttens’ death a suicide.

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Man attempts to steal delivery truck

Suspect charged with felony aggravated battery to police officer, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

A Park Ridge man faces multiple charges after attempting to steal the keys to a delivery truck and resisting police, all while possibly drunk the evening of Nov. 1.

Arkadiusz Wojciechowski, 51, of the 1300 block of South Washington Avenue, is charged with felony aggravated battery to a police officer, disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, criminal trespass and theft under $500.

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responded to a call of a theft in progress at a retail store in the 8800 block of Milwaukee Avenue. Officers found the store employee, 47-year-old man from Chicago, sitting on a bench waiting for police.The victim told police that an apparently drunken Wojciechowski had come into the store earlier that afternoon and loudly demanded money from him while also yelling at other customers at the store.

The employee called the police after Wojciechowski allegedly returned to the

store, again appearing drunk, to resume yelling at the store employee around 7:45 p.m. The employee told him to leave, and Wojciechowski complied. But as the employee began to close the store, he told police couldn’t to find the keys to his delivery truck.

As Wojciechowski was still in the parking lot, the employee told him to stop and escorted him back into the store. Inside the employee said he removed the keys to the truck from Wojciechowski’s jacket pocket. This reportedly prompted Wojciechowski to try and flee from the store, but the employee locked the store’s doors to prevent him from leaving.

When police arrived, Wojciechowski allegedly resisted officers’ attempts to take him into

custody, swore and threatened the officers and kicked the passenger side rear window of the squad car.

Officers described Wojciechowski’s eyes as “glassy and blood shot” and breath as reeking of alcohol. Once at the station, while handcuffed to a bench inside the Niles Police Station’s booking room, Wojciechowski allegedly kicked an officer and continued yelling and swearing, clenching his fists as officers tried to finger print him. He reluctantly agreed and complied with the fingerprinting once officers say they told him he would be placed in a cell if he didn’t cooperate.

His next court date is Dec. 20 at 9 a.m. in the Skokie District 2 Courthouse.

Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove. Peggy Shake presents a profile of Verdi’s famous opera which is based on La dame aux Camélias (1852), a play adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas.

Theater, 5 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge. With live organ accompaniment by Jay Warren of the Silent Film Society of Chicago. Admission is $5 for everyone at or before 6 p.m. and for children under 12 and senior citizens 65 and older. After 6 p.m., general admission is seven dollars. Admission is $7 ($5 for seniors). All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www. parkridgeclassicfilm.com.

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Arkadiusz Wojciechowski, 51, of the 1300 block of South Washington Avenue.

Calendar NOV. 14 Lunch & A Movie: The Impossible (PG-13). 2:30 p.m. North Shore Senior Center, 6140 Dempster St. Morton Grove.

The Impossible is the story of a tourist family in Thailand caught in the destruction and chaotic aftermath of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami. Starring Naomi Watts, Ewan McGregor, and Tom Holland, this film earned Naomi Watts a nomination for Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role. Lunch will include sandwich & salads. Call 847-4705223 to register. $6 member; $8 non-member.

The Adolescent Journey from Marijuana to Heroin: Teenage Risk Taking & Its Consequences. 7:30 p.m. Park Ridge Non-Profit Center, 720 Garden St., Park Ridge. Dr. Alicen McGowan will lead a community talk at the Park Ridge Non-Profit Center. She has worked in the field of drug addiction for 30 years.This free event is sponsored in conjunction with MCYAF, the Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation. For more information, call (847) 858-7090.

NOV. 15 Black Bear Combo Concert. 7 p.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove.

Channeling the common energy between traditional music from eastern Europe and the Balkans, punk rock and free jazz,Black Bear Combo has brought their sound to clubs, festivals, and parties

across the country. From Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans to a Halloween party at the White House and now to MGPL, Black Bear Combo will entertain you with a mixture of traditional Southeastern European tunes and some original songs. Call 847929-5101 or visit www.mgpl.org for more information.

NOV. 16 Spirit of Christmas Holiday Boutique & Lunch. 9 a.m. Park Ridge Community Church, 100 S. Courtland Avenue. Start your holiday shopping with a unique selection of hand-crafted items by local artisans and fair trade merchants. The Women’s Circle 10 of Park Ridge Community Church will host The Spirit of Christmas Holiday Boutique & Luncheon from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm with an assortment of local artists and their special handcrafted items as well as fair trade merchants and their gifts.

A luncheon will be served at 12 noon, featuring delicious food and a special performance by the Angeli Choir. Tickets for lunch are $20 per person. Doors for the luncheon will open at 11:30 a.m. Tickets on sale through the Church office. Catch the Spirit of Christmas! Join us for warm fellowship, a delicious lunch, and holiday shopping. For more information, contact Tricia Williams at 847-823-3164.

NOV. 18 Yoga for Kids: Stretch, Bend, Breathe. 4 p.m. 6960 W Oakton St, Niles. Kids ages 4-8 can learn yoga poses and breathing techniques and feel relaxed and energized afterward.

No experience needed. Please bring a large bath towel with you and wear comfortable clothes.

Parents need to stay in the room with children through grade 2.

NOV. 19 Pierre Salinger and the 1,000 Days of Kennedy’s Camelot.

2 p.m. 20 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge. In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of President John F. Kennedy’s assassination, remember his administration through the eyes of White House Press Secretary Pierre Salinger, portrayed by Terry Lynch.

NOV. 20 Battle of the Books. 5:30 p.m. Niles 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.

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Lyric Opera Profile: La Traviata. 2 p.m. Morton Grove

“The Thief of Bagdad” (1924). 7:30 p.m. Pickwick

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 experiencing over a 40 percent rise in ridership. It is straining both the volunteer service level and budget. Since 1971, FISH volunteers have been serving Park Ridge and Maine Township

residents by providing free rides to medical appointments. To continue to provide a high level of service to all residents of Maine Township, FISH needs volunteers.

Can you spare four hours per month to drive neighbors to medical appointments?

To volunteer, call Ed Oken, President, 847 696-0761.

Meet US Rep Schakowsky’s Representative. 9 a.m. to noon at the Park Ridge Library.

A member of U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky’s Evanston office will be at the library every Wednesday morning to answer your questions about government, health care, retirement issues, immigration visas, and anything else related to federal benefits.

For more information, contact Ann Limjoco at 847-328-3409.

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, 847-723-4765 or Dorene Wlodarski, 847-296-2470.

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

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

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Should Americans keep secrets from the government?

You’re likely aware that the NSA has been snooping on all Americans, and nearly all ways without a warrant or probable cause. Government spy agencies have long spied on foreign countries, foreign agents and foreign nationals on American soil. That’s their purpose and purview.That’s what we want them to do. It’s why they exist. Is it wrong that they spy on Americans with threadbare oversight and without a warrant or Constitutional protections?

The real question to ask is could this information be abused?

Has it been abused in the past?

The “plumbers” of Pres. Nixon’s administration broke into a single

file cabinet in an attempt to get political dirt on their opponents. Nixon isn’t the first politician to do so. October surprises are made up of just such dirt digging. President Obama joked during 2009 of turning the IRS on his political opponents. We now know that he did just that. Did he also spy on Mitt Romney’s camp and campaign?

President Obama’s entire political career is one successful hit job after another. He drove out the competition for his Illinois seat using bare-knuckle legal maneuvers and ended up the lone candidate. For his US Senate run he used his allies at the Chicago Tribune and ABC to fight to unseal sealed divorce

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papers and drove Jack Ryan out of the race. Could a “bring a gun to a knife-fight” politician abuse spying on Americans? It’s happened throughout the history of politics, what’s to stop it now?

That’s the Chicago Way – never give a sucker an even break and bring the might of government to bear on your opponents. The goal is absolute supremacy. The Machine grinds.

Bosh, say many and find the entire domestic spying a molehill. We’re being protected and kept safe and that’s that.

Well, we know that government employees at the IRS, the NSA, the FBI, the BATF and up and down the government ladder, from the federal level to the local level, have abused their authority and privileges for private, personal benefit. The cases are

ThAT’S The ChICAgO WAY – NeVeR gIVe A SUCKeR AN eVeN BReAK AND BRINg The MIghT OF gOVeRNMeNT TO BeAR ON YOUR OPPONeNTS. The gOAL IS ABSOLUTe SUPReMACY. out there. We see the reaction of the Obama Administration to whistleblowers – crush them.

Journalists are even the targets, when all they’ve done is bring to light serious infractions of law and abuses of the system.

This isn’t a Left/Right issue, but one that every American should be outraged at. The information will be abused. It’s just too good, broad and juicy. You can be individually identified by as few as 4 macro-data points. If you’re comfortable with that, then post

your tax return to Facebook. I mean government’s hovering up all your data anyway.Why not just make it public?

At some point we’ve gone way beyond basic security (I mean you can still illegally cross any border in America) and crossed into the point of abuse. Human beings are fallible. They suffer from pride, greed, anger, revenge and all the Deadly Sins. Do we elect angels or men? The oversight is lax and in a free country, freedom comes at a price. Don’t spy me, bro.

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County Board unanimously approves budget New budget shifts the focus away from health care services in favor of putting more emphases on criminal justice, public safety initiatives

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

President Toni Preckwinkle’s 2014 budget was passed by the Cook County commissioners unanimously Nov. 8.

It was the second time in four years that a Preckwinkle budget has passed with a 17-0 vote. Commissioner William Beavers would have been the lone vote against her budget package, but he was convicted of federal tax evasion charges and is no longer a member of the board.

“To every single commissioner, I say that the difficult decisions we have made and the problematic budgets of the last three years have set the stage for this one,” Preckwinkle said.

Cook County Commissioner Larry Suffredin called the new budget a “sea change” because it shifts the focus away from health care services in favor of putting more emphases on criminal justice and public safety initiatives.

Part of the reason for this is the budget’s assumption that an influx of new patients with Medicaid payments will increase this area’s revenue thanks to the Affordable Care Act. “The new budget cuts the taxpayer subsidy in half and returns $72 million to the general revenue fund,” Suffredin said in a release. “With the 1115 waiver payments for the over 115,000 new patients the Health and Hospital System will be operating in the black.”

Suffredin also lauded Dr. Ram Raju, CEO of Cook County Health and Hospitals System, and the leadership of the independent health board as helping to put the healthcare budget and service delivery on track.

Preckwinkle, who is running for reelection next fall, designed her $3.5 billion budget to reduce the county’s deficit while also not creating any new taxes, fines or fees. She also completed the roll back of the unpopular Stroger sales tax hike.

However Civic Federation, RERnon-partisan government research organization, warns that while the county has taken significant steps in the past two years to reduce its deficit, its shortfall is projected to rise in coming years due to increased healthcare costs, funding the county’s pensions, declining operating revenues and uncertainty at of the future of the health care system.

Specifically county projections show deficits of $122 million in 2015 and $523 million in 2018.

“While we continue to improve the fiscal position of the County, we also will work to resolve the problems associated with the pension fund that serves County employees and retirees,” said Preckwinkle.

“I am determined to pursue a permanent and equitable solution that safeguards pensions for those who depend on them while protecting the interests of county taxpayers.”

The budget also includes $40 million in capital funding to update the county’s outdated

technology. Earlier this year three inmates were mistakenly released from Cook County jail due to paper work errors.

After the second release Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart held a media event Oct.8 to present the Cook County Jail Records Department’s outdated filing system to the public in a bid to get more funding to update it. At the time he said that the County’s current process has was prone to “clerical errors, including wrongful releases” which he said could have been

DelAys Continued from page 1 “This is a necessary evil, but hopefully with a much greater good coming out of it by the end of the construction,” said Peter Falcone, assistant village administrator for Morton Grove. He said the village was notified very late about the construction and because of this couldn’t suggest alternate traffic routes for commuters ahead of time. He also said that

avoided if a digitized system was in place.

“Cook County has the largest court system and jail in the United States,” said Suffredin. “This budget gives us the opportunity to develop programs that the nation will follow.”

On a daily basis about 1,200 prisoners are transported from Cook County Jail to County courtrooms and back.

During these trips over 10,000 pieces of paper go with each prisoner.

he has gotten some resident complaints about the noise from the increased rail traffic.

“I know two weeks can sound like a lot,” said Falcone.

“But this small inconvenience will in the long run allow a large number of the freight trains to run on that other rail line and not through Morton Grove.”

If any residents have any questions about the increased rail traffic, road closures or construction Falcone asked them to contact the village at (847) 965-4100.

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Hawks send OPRF packing, face Loyola next

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Oak Park-River Forest entered its second-round Class 8A playoff contest against Maine South on Saturday with a nucleus of highly heralded playmakers at the skill positions, including Division I recruits Simmie Cobbs (wideout) and Jamal Baggert (running back), and junior quarterback Lloyd Yates.

But it was the Hawks who made the big plays in crucial situations.

Maine South got timely touchdowns at the end of the second quarter and on its opening drive of the third, grinded out around 250 yards on the ground—with junior Justin Fahey collecting 140 himself— and bent, but didn’t break, on defense to secure a 34-21 victory.

The fifth-seeded Hawks (9-2), winners of nine straight, advance to this weekend’s quarterfinals for the second straight year and will take on the upper bracket’s top seed, Loyola Academy (10-1), which blanked Notre Dame, 24-0.

Coach Dave Inserra indicated he was going to visit the Notre Dame campus after his game to take a look-see at the Hawks’ next foe. He said at the time the Hawks would have their hands full, no matter who their next opponent happened to be.

“Either one, it’s going to be a neighborhood rivalry,” he said.

“There’s respect for the schools, but these guys know each other— the players do, the coaches do— so pick your poison on that one.”

An off-sides call on OPRF as the Hawks attempted a 23-yard field goal in the first quarter gave Maine South the ball first-andgoal at the Huskies’ 3-yard line.

Senior Clay Burdelik then scored the first of his two touchdowns to put the Hawks in front, 7-0.

Senior cornerback John Hader’s recovery of a Huskies fumble

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Davis Neilands (60) and Kyle Stevens (54) make a tackle in Maine South’s 34-21 win over Oak Park-River Forest Saturday.

after a pass reception early in the second quarter led to another Hawk TD: a 6-yard Brian Collis to Fahey pass that increased the lead to 14-0.

Yates answered on the ensuing series when he scampered 70 yards to make it 14-7. Inserra

said Yates’ run was the kind of explosiveness that the Hawks were hoping to avoid while preparing for the game last week.

“We weren’t out there as long as they were (defensively), and if we were out there for 18 minutes,

we played great for 17,” Inserra said with a grin.“Otherwise, for 90 percent of the defense, I thought they were outstanding.”

The Hawks’ offensive line— consisting of seniors Brendan Brosnan, Marty Barlow, Greg Ebacher and Gus Post, and

junior Tyler Bolger—also was outstanding. In addition to Fahey, Burdelik rushed for 44 yards, and backup quarterback Alec Basso surprised OPRF’s defense, breaking loose for runs of 26 See HAWKS, page 15

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Sports

Locals successful at state meet

By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

There is nothing like ending your high school career in style and Maine South’s Jack Carpenter did just that.

Carpenter placed sixth in the state Nov. 9 at Detweiller Park in Peoria with a time of 14:33.

O’Fallon’s Patrick Perrier won with a time of 14:21.

“I did great,” Carpenter said. “I exceeded all of my expectations and everyone’s expectations. It feels great to do something like this finally my senior year. I’m really happy.”

Carpenter came in with the goal to finish All-State, but was able to do that and much more.

“I can’t even comprehend what just happened to be honest,” Carpenter stated. “It might hit me later tonight or tomorrow. I’m just honestly in

shock right now. I though I had the potential to be top 10 if I ran a great race, top 15 if I ran a good race. I wanted to get out of here with a medal, which is top 25.To finish sixth is better than I ever expected to do.”

Carpenter had a game plan going into the meet and executed it to perfection.

“The race strategy was a big part,” Carpenter said. “I got out hard the first 10 seconds and then settled in and ran conservative the first half mile. Then in the second mile start catching up to some guys and in the third mile leave it all out there. I think I executed the race plan perfectly and that was the end result.”

It was a big change-up from last year, where he took 129th with a time of 15:35.

“That was the culmination of See STATE, page 15

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Maine South’s Emily Leonard was All-State for the fourth straight year.

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Chris James looks for yardage in Notre Dame’s loss to Loyola Saturday.

Loyola blanks Dons; ends James’ stellar career

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Loyola Academy’s offense is formidable with lefty quarterback Jack Penn, running back Julius Holley and a core of wideouts that includes Joe Joyce, Fran O’Malley and Owen Buscaglia.

But the Ramblers also possess a stingy defense, and the Dons unfortunately were on the receiving end of one of Loyola’s best defensive performances this season.

Loyola made Notre Dame its third shutout victim of the year in a second-round Class 8A playoff game Saturday night, 24-0, limiting standout tailback Chris James to 72 yards—38 of which he gained in the fourth quarter—and the Dons’ passing game to 124—48 of that total coming on one play.

“We didn’t move the ball as successfully as we needed to,” said Dons coach Mike Hennessey, whose club finished 7-4, but

dropped three of its last four games after starting the year winning six of its first seven.“We had a couple of chances and we didn’t cash in.”

Holley, who rushed for a gamehigh 103 yards, scored on a 5-yard run with 7:17 to play in the first quarter.The Ramblers (10-1) added to their lead midway through the second quarter on Mike Kurzydlow’s 26-yard field goal.

“I think they (Notre Dame) gave us all they could give us,” Holley said. “They gave us all they could on defense (referring to the Dons’ defensive effort) and we just took advantage of what they gave us and we executed.”

Loyola tangles with Maine South in this weekend’s quarterfinals,and Holley hopes the 2013 Ramblers will avenge a stretch during which the Hawks ended Loyola’s season each year between 2008 and 2010.

“I know that we’ve had past encounters with them,” Holley said.“I’m not a fan (of Maine South)

myself, but we’ll have a great week of practice and I’m sure we’ll come out and give them the best we can give them.”

Despite Notre Dame’s offense struggles Saturday—it didn’t advance into Rambler territory during any of its first four possessions—the Dons got a much-needed booster shot of momentum after senior Pat McDonaugh recovered a Loyola fumble at their own 47-yard line.

Notre Dame then resorted to some razzle-dazzle, with senior Pat Cravens completing a flea-flicker pass to Bill Byrne for 48 yards to the Loyola 5. The Dons attempted another flea-flicker on fourth down from the 2, but the Notre Dame receiver dropped the ball in the end zone.

Penn connected with Joyce for a 7-yard touchdown and a 17-0 lead at 9:34 of the third quarter.

However, the Dons had another See DONS, page 15

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Loyola grabs momentum, match from Hawks

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

The Hawks appeared to be the dominant team following their 25-21 victory over Loyola Academy in Game 1 of their Class 4A New Trier sectional semifinal match last week.

The No. 2-seeded Ramblers had no answer for Maine South’s taller front line of Nora Quinn, Katherine Miles and Hailey Schoneman, who collectively blocked seemingly every Loyola kill attempt during the first game.

But Loyola worked around the Hawks’ trio with timely hitting and ball placement, grabbed the momentum after getting off to a 7-0 start in Game 2, and went on to win both Games 2 and 3—2512 and 25-15, respectively—to end Maine South’s season.

“I thought we had the net covered with who we had compared to who they had, and we showed that in Game 1,” Maine South coach Peter King said. “Then we got a little complacent in Games 2 and 3; we got excited a little bit. We had to calm our nerves down. It was a big win for us in the first game, but we have to learn how to complete a whole match.

But the girls did a great job throughout the game.”

The Hawks built a commanding 24-16 lead on a block by Quinn, who had five in the match. Loyola scored the next five points, but a combined block from Schoneman and Maxine Kaszina secured the Game 1 victory.

“I’d have to say this is probably one of our best games we’ve ever played in a Game 1,” King said. “I’m so happy with the intensity we brought. Everything was clicking; we got Loyola back on their heels and then the light switch turned the other way and Loyola did the same thing to us.”

The Ramblers’ 7-0 lead to start Game 2 later ballooned to 15-4 and 16-5. The closest Maine South would get the rest of the game was 16-8 on a Michelle Sisco kill and two aces from sophomore Katie Lee. Maine South went up 3-0 in the deciding game, but the Ramblers tallied five straight points to take over the lead.

Loyola led by as many as 11 points on two occasions late in the game (20-9 and 21-10).

“The two biggest things for us that hurt us the most was the service line—not being

able to carry the momentum throughout points,” King said.

“No. 2 is serve-receive. They served us deep. Games 2 and 3 they got the balls in deep and got us out of our serve-receive. If we cleaned those up, who knows what could have happen.”

The Hawks are losing nine seniors who contributed to their 22-16 record and winning a regional title for the first time since 2007. Schoneman, a twoyear varsity starter, is among this group of seniors, along with Sisco (six kills), Miles (nine assists), Mandi Sremac (10 digs), Kristy Coppin, Allie Fredrickson, Emily Wolf, Taylor Martel and Ellen O’Malley.

“It’s amazing,” Schoneman said. “I’ve played with most of these girls the past four years, the juniors just this year, but I’ve watched them all improve so much. It’s been a lot of fun and I think we’ve improved so much since freshman year.”

Schoneman and Miles are now switching gears and joining the Hawks’ basketball team. In fact, they suited up for their first practice the day after volleyball season ended.

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Katherine Miles sets up Nora Quinn in Maine South’s loss to Loyola.

Wolves bow to New Trier

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

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Olivia Rusek goes up for a block in Niles West’s loss to New Trier.

Few volleyball clubs in the state, let alone in the Chicago area, have been able to match up this season with New Trier, which boasts a handful of Division I recruits on its roster.

Niles West is all too familiar with the Trevians since both are members of the CSL South, and the Wolves did give New Trier some problems last week through certain stretches of their sectional semifinal matchup.Yet theTrevians’ overall talent prevailed, and they posted their 25th victory of the season at Niles West’s expense, 2516, 25-19, to advance to the title game of its own sectional.

New Trier, the Class 4A runnerup a year ago, went on to defeat Loyola Academy last Thursday, as well as Geneva in the St. Charles East supersectional on Saturday—a triumph which enabled the Trevians to make it

downstate this weekend for the second straight year.

Coach Stacy Metoyer knew her squad would have its hands full facing the Trevians, but she was pleased nonetheless with Wolves’ effort.

“That’s the toughest we’ve played New Trier this whole season,” she said.“The other times we played them, we haven’t played them tough. We had them make subs(titutions), we had them call timeouts; we had never done that (when we played them) the whole season.”

The Wolves strung together four straight points and led 6-3 early in Game 1. They made it 9-8 on a kill by senior outside hitter Olivia Rusek—a D-I recruit herself who’s verbally committed to Miami of Ohio. Rusek compiled 12 kills in the final match of her prep career.

“I’m really excited to play in college, but I’m really sad also that high school is over,” Rusek said.

“I’m glad that it happened how it did.”

New Trier, however, netted four of the next five points to take a 12-9 lead. Dominique Krason’s kill later brought the Wolves to within two at 13-11, but Trevians slowly pulled away from that point.

The Wolves overcame an early New Trier lead in Game 2, knotting up the contest at 6-6 after consecutive aces by Kacie Simkins. Niles West held its only leads at 8-7 and 9-7 on two straight Rusek kills, but the Trevians then ran off five unanswered points and seven of the next eight to surge ahead, 14-10.

Simkins finished with four aces and six digs. Rusek added six digs, and Eleni Balourdos totaled 14 assists and eight digs.

Niles West won 21 games and a regional title this season despite losing a number of key players to graduation from last year’s team, See WOLVES, page 15

Sports STATE Continued from page 12 a bad season,” he said. “I burned out last year. This time around I feel like I did the work right and it really paid off in the end, so I’m really happy.”

Maine South junior Henry Mierzwa also competed at the state meet, placing 58th with a time of 15:21.

GIRLS Maine South placed 19th as a

WOLVES Continued from page 14 which set a single-season school record for victories (26) and went

DONS Continued from page 13 shot at reaching the end zone four minutes later when Cravens recovered another Loyola fumble and ran it back to the Loyola 13.

Yet the Dons gave the ball right back when they fumbled inside the 10.

“We turned the ball over a

HAWKS Continued from page 11 and 13 yards in the first half. He finished with 50 yards on five carries.

“Our offensive line, you’ve got to give those guys credit. The five guys up front have done an outstanding job all season,”Inserra said. “Charlie (Bliss, offensive coordinator) made some great calls on offense.”

Brosnan said he didn’t think OPRF respected the Hawks’ running game as much as they should of.

“Our inside runs worked well and our offensive line got a push,” he said. “We’ve got Clay Burdelik, Justin Fahey and Alec Basso all running the ball extremely hard and fighting for that extra inch.”

Senior linebacker Phil Uhlig ran hard, too, after stepping in front of a Yates pass at 1:28 of the second quarter. He got to the OPRF 31yard line, which set up Collis’ 5-yard scoring toss to senior Tony Buenrostro as time elapsed in the second half.

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team with 438 points. Glenbard West won with 75.

Senior Emily Leonard finished 15th in the state to garner AllState honors with a time of 17:24.

“I came in hoping to run my best time of the season and get all state, which I did run my best time and I did get All-State,” Leonard said. “I’m very proud of what I ran and what my team ran.

Everyone did the best they have done all season. I’m so proud of my team. We ran very well.”

Leonard earned All-State honors all four years of her

career.

“I’m very proud,” Leonard said. “I’m the first four-time allstater at my school, so I’m very proud of that accomplishment as well. It wasn’t easy at all. It was a hard season. Getting AllState today was definitely an accomplishment I’m very happy with.”

Her experiences at state and Detweiller Park helped her in the race.

“This was my fourth year here and I have ran here in other meets as well, so I knew what to expect,” Leonard said. “I think

I knew what to expect and the pressure wasn’t as much as it was my freshman and sophomore year.”

While the weather was sunny and unseasonably warm, the wind was a factor.

“It was a little windy,” Leonard said. “I tried to stay behind someone to block the wind. At some points I was kind of by myself. I was very happy with how I ran. The competition every year is getting harder and harder.”

Overall, Leonard will take away all the memories that she gained

at state for her four years.

“Being able to be with my team at state and at the hotel is the best part of state,” Leonard said.“Running here at state is just the icing on top, especially being here all four years with my team.

It calms your nerves more and is so much more fun.”

Mirae Mastrolonardo (18:25, 90th), Anna Seenarain (18:42, 118th), Julia Sirvinskas (19:13, 162nd) and Cailin Eckhart (19:21, 170th) also scored for the Hawks.

to the sectional championship game.

“Going into this season we weren’t sure,” Metoyer said. “We had a lot of girls that had graduated last year.We weren’t sure how this year was going to go, and these

seniors stepped up, they showed leadership, they molded this team.

We had a lot of new girls that had to work together and they did that. We beat some really good teams and it was all senior led, senior leadership.”

One of those leaders, Rusek, will graduate from Niles West as its career leader in kills, amassing 1,009 during her four years on varsity.

“I think towards the end of the season we really developed a lot of

team chemistry,” Rusek said.“Even though we didn’t necessarily have a lot of talent and a lot of height, we had a lot of heart and character.

So when we all came together like that, we played great.”

couple of times,” Hennessey said.

“Obviously in a game like this you can’t do that.

“Defensively we felt we needed to stop their quarterback. He’s a good ballplayer and everything kind of circulates around what he does. Offensively we wanted to produce first downs and keep them off the field. We did that sporadically and you can’t do that.

We had to be consistent and we had to make it a game. If and when

they scored, we (had to) score and counter that and we didn’t.”

Saturday’s loss ended up being the final time that a number of senior stalwarts wore the Notre Dame uniform. Among them: Cravens, Greene, Tom Simon, Tom Sora, Chris Bargione, Dan Proano, Tom Gonzalez and Mike Mulcrone.

“There’s a lot of guys that are going to be missed,” Hennessey said. “We have a couple of guys

that started three years for us, and a lot guys were two-year starters.

They’ve grown up and they’ve increased the prestige of what our program is about. It’s hard to thank them on a night like this, but that’ll come with time.”

And, of course, it’s the end of the line for James, whom Hennessey says is “one of the more incredible ballplayers that I think we’ve had here at Notre Dame.”James finished with well over 1,500 yards this

season after surpassing 2,000 his junior year. He’s got offers on the table from Pittsburgh, Tennessee, Arizona State, Georgia Tech, a host of Big Ten schools, Syracuse and Northern Illinois.

“He’s a testament to what the team’s all about,” Hennessey said.

“He became a better team player, and the better team player that he became, the better team we were.”

said.“As a linebacker I don’t really get to carry the ball that much.

Anytime I get the ball it’s pretty fun. All we focused on was this game because playoffs is one and done. We wanted to get this game.”

The Hawks ate up just over half of the third quarter on their

opening drive, capped by senior George Sajenko’s 8-yard pass from Collis for a touchdown and a 27-7 lead. That drive was key, Inserra said.

“They were tough and they were bringing guys, but we just kept on grinding the clock in that third quarter, which was huge,”

he said.

Yates, who accumulated over 200 yards passing, did connected with the Purdue-bound Cobbs for a 49-yard TD following Maine South’s score, but Burdelik added a 1-yard touchdown run three minutes into the final period to shut the door on OPRF (9-2).

Brosnan hinted after the game that he’d like to play Loyola, so he’s getting his wish.

“It’s going to be a great game,” he said. “I think they’re a great team. We’re going to get after it this week in practice and come off stronger next week.”

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JCA wins, earns rematch with Montini

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

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Nick Borgra had 140 yards and two TDs in JCA’s win over Kaneland Saturday.

The 45-8 JCA win over Kaneland Saturday night win sets up a rematch with Montini, a 1 p.m. kickoff in Lombard.

It is the fourth time in five seasons the two will meet in the playoffs. Montini has won all three of the previous matchups, including a 40-37 win last season in the semifinals and wins in the state title game in 2011 (70-45) and 2009 (29-28). Montini has won four consecutive Class 5A state titles.

“Since last year we have wanted Montini,” JCA running back Mike Ivlow said. “It will be a good game, we have been looking forward to this. It is now or never for us.”

The Broncos are paced by quarterback Alex Wills, who passed for 301 yards and five touchdowns in the Broncos’ win over Marian last week.

Defensively, the Hilltoppers will have to deal with Ohio State-bound Dylan Thompson and linebacker Nile Sykes.

“We have to look at the film and our defensive coaches will do a great job getting the guys ready and the offensively we will prepare. We are playing against some superior personnel,” Sharp said. “They are not only some of the best personnel not only in Illinois, but maybe in the Midwest. Our guys are looking forward to that.

“That is the thing we love about athletics. We get to play against all these Division-I athletes. This is a challenge, but

I feel if we can execute and do the things we do, it will be an interesting game. It will be a great football game.”

CHASING HISTORY Ivlow’s 220 yards gave him 2,360 yards on the season, placing him third on the Hilltoppers’ all-time list ahead of JR Zwierzynski, who had 2,340 in 2001.

He is 264 yards away from second place (James Randle, 1995) and 269 yards shy of tying Ty Isaac (2,629, 2011) for the all-time lead. Isaac broke the record in the 2011 state final loss to Montini with a 515-yard performance.

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Niles creates rules to regulate medical cannabis within village The law lists 42 medical conditions that could qualify patients for medical marijuana use

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

The Niles Plan Commission and Zoning Board unanimously approved an amendment to create rules for medical cannabis cultivation and dispensing landuses for the village Nov. 4. The amendment is now in the hands of the village trustees for final approval.

The drafted rules state that anyone that wants to open a cultivation or distribution business would have to do so in a zoned manufacturing district and apply for a special use permit from the village. Those applying for a permit would be subject to public notification of the request and review from the village’s trustees.

Additionally a dispenser must not be located within 1,000 feet of pre-existing public or private schools and day care centers.

And they may not be located in a residential structure or be located within a residential zone.

Cultivators may not be located within 2,500 feet of the property line of a pre-existing public or private preschool or elementary or secondary school or day care center, day care home, group

day care home, part day child care facility, or an area zoned for residential use.

“Chances [a cultivator] would be in Niles are already very slim,” said Bruce Sylvester, Niles senior planner. The law that legalizes the use of marijuana for medical purposes allows for up to 22 cultivation centers within the entire state, one for each Illinois State Police district.

In Niles, only two locations would fit the criteria needed to set up a distribution or cultivation business. The first is by the intersection of Jarvis Avenue and Menard Avenue. The second comprise a few parcels of land in the south end of the village on Milwaukee Avenue.

“What I think Niles is up to is not an uncommon thing. In other states, a number of issues come up, but local governments are adding regulations for a law that hasn’t even taken effect yet,” said Daniel J. Reid. Reid is CEO of the Thomas Jefferson Project, an organization focused on supporting forward-thinking health care providers and their patients, and the general manager for Good Intentions, Chicago’s only current “medical marijuana clinic” based out of Wicker Park.

“The reason this was passed was to help people that are really sick,” said Reid “Our belief is that those centers should be easy for people that need medicine to get to.”

While the new law takes effect Jan. 1, state regulators are still setting up the regulations for how the law will be implemented.

Authorities say it’ll be at least six to eight months before we see any dispensaries or grow centers in the state as officials are still finalizing the rules and regulations.

So far, it’s been announced that the Department of Public Health will screen potential patient applications, Illinois police will conduct all fingerprinting and background checks, and the Department of Agriculture will oversee safety and potency of the products. Finally the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation will deal with licensing for the businesses in Illinois.

The law lists 42 medical conditions that could qualify a patient for medical marijuana use.

These include multiple sclerosis, cancer and AIDS. Additionally those suffering “intractable pain, which is severe, debilitating pain” or “severe, debilitating nausea” that did not respond to other medical efforts or had other treatment options produce serious side effects can qualify for medical marijuana.

Under the new law, a person

Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Niles Police departments partner for Cops for Coats Participants may take them to any of the listed departments from Oct. 11 to Nov. 12 The Park Ridge, Des Plaines and Niles Police Departments have once again partnered together for a coat drive to assist Maine Township families in need. With the Holidays and cold weather approaching, many of us are thinking about ways to

help others and give back to our community.The men and women of these Police Departments are doing their part by collecting coats for those needing assistance in our community.

The coats collected will be distributed to Maine Township

residents on Nov. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

At Maine Township Hall, 1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge.

We are looking for clean, gently worn coats and jackets that your family is no longer using.

Participants may take them to any of the listed Police Departments from Oct. 11 to Nov. 12. A drop box for the coats will be located in the lobby of each department.

The departments are open 24 hours a day, so there’s plenty of time to give coats you’re not using to help someone in need.

• The drafted rules state that anyone that wants to open a cultivation or distribution business would have to do so in a zoned manufacturing district and apply for a special use permit from the village • A dispenser must not be located within 1,000 feet of pre-existing public or private schools and day could be prescribed no more than 2.5 ounces of marijuana over two weeks.That’s enough to fill two small sandwich bags. In addition, the prescribing doctor must have a prior and ongoing medical relationship with the patient. And a doctor must find that the patient has one of a few dozen serious or chronic conditions for the marijuana to be prescribed.

Patients would also have to buy the marijuana from one of 60 dispensing centers throughout the state and would not be allowed to legally grow their own. State requirements for dispensing centers include for employees undergoing a criminal background check, stores having round-the-clock camera surveillance and registered

care centers • Cultivators may not be located within 2,500 feet of the property line of a pre-existing public or private preschool or elementary or secondary school or day care center, day care home, group day care home, part day child care facility, or an area zoned for residential use medical cannabis users carrying cards that indicate how much marijuana they have purchased to prevent stockpiling.

The state agriculture, professional regulation and public health agencies must still design a system to determine who gets permits to open one of the 22 marijuana-growing centers.

Previously the Des Plaines, Park Ridge and Niles police chiefs released a joint letter saying they were concerned the proposed measure could spread the drug’s availability and challenge their ability to curb impaired driving.

Finally, the future of medical cannabis in Illinois is not guaranteed, as the medical marijuana law is a pilot program that could end by 2018.

Obituary Robert S, Johnsen Robert S, Johnsen, age 87, WWII Army Veteran, beloved husband of the late Charlotte, nee Prasch; loving father of Susan (Donald) Schroeder, John(Martha), Michael (Debra), and Kathleen (Alan) Raymer; dear grandfather ofEric, Jessica, Jarod, Neal, Heather, Jordan, Robert, Kari, and Jake; greatgrandfather of 7; cherished brother of Dorothy (Don) Cirock, and the late Tom (Joyce) Johnsen, and Lorraine (Sydney) Hill; fond uncle of 8.

Visitation was at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave. Niles on Wednesday November 6th from 3:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Funeral was Thursday November 7th at 9:15 am to Our Lady of Ransom Church Mass 10:00 am.

Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Funeral info: 847-966-7302 or www.skajafuneralhomes.com

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Most powerful question at work: How? - not Why? Q. I’m a bright, ambitious professional, and I often ask a lot of questions. I notice when I ask people why they are doing something, they get hostile. When I ask if I can do something, I often get turned down. Is there some better way to gather information that gets better results?

A. Yes! Drop the question “why” from your vocabulary and never again ask if you can do something. The word “why” makes people feel d efensive, and using the word “if” brings up an automatic refusal for most people.

So what are your more powerful alternatives? The most effective word to use in a question is some version of “how.” Asking a coworker, “How would your new proposal work?” will simply encourage information not defense. Asking your manager, “How can I work

Mondays from home,” will encourage brainstorming, not a quick turn down.

If you want to discover for yourself why the question why is a bad idea. Try the following experiment on anyone you know.

Ask them a why question like, “Why did you wear a red shirt today?” Then, no matter what they say, keep asking them why as they try to explain themselves. You’ll find out that you will make them extremely hostile in a matter of minutes.

Now try asking them “how” they chose a red shirt and see how differently they respond.

No one in or out of your workplace enjoys feeling like they must defend their choices when you ask why.

You can also experiment with the word “how.” Next time you have a customer service problem, don’t ask the representative if they can help you. Instead, ask them how to get what you want. Notice that

the word “how” automatically focuses the other person on solving your problem.

You don’t end up putting their attention on whether they will help you but rather the process of getting your outcome.

Using the word “how” rather than “if” or “why” won’t guarantee that no one in you workplace gets hostile or tells you no. You will encounter some coworkers that get mad when you say, “Good Morning!” because they believe you are trying to control the kind of morning they are having.

Consider that communication is a lot like a camera aperture. By learning to use different language and tools with your coworkers, you are more likely to have their aperture wider and able to let in more light when they deal with you.

No interpersonal technique will allow you to control everyone you deal with at your office. The best techniques will simply dramatically increase

By learning to use different language and tools with your coworkers, you are more likely to have their aperture wider and able to let in more light when they deal with you.

your odds of being influential, effective, and supported in your career.

Last word(s) Q. Are there good reasons to get mad at work? I try to be reasonable but sometimes I think people need to know I’m furious!

A. Yes, there are good reasons to get mad, but there are never good reasons to respond in ways they will undermine your future success. You will only punish yourself.

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

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

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

Advanced registration is required for programs.

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

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

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

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

Information contained on the medical card can assist first responders in the “Golden Hour” immediately following a serious crash. This can very well mean the difference between life and death. For more information, please contact the Niles Senior Center (847 588-8420).

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. SCRAM, Senior Crime Reduction Awareness Matters Presented by the Niles Police Department. This program is designed to increase a seniors awareness of crimes as they relate to your daily life. This month’s topic is Lottery Scams and the Internet. These scams are one of the most common scams used.

They prey on your willingness to help and your fear of being embarrassed. In this series learn how to protect yourself and tell them to scram! Friday, November 15, 10:00-11:00am, FREE 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. Pre Hanukkah Party & Dreidal Tournament Are you ready for some great music and fantastic food? If you are, then you won’t want to miss this wonderful celebration! The party starts with a rousing dreidel tournament- complete with prizes

– followed by lunch, and wrapping it all up will be a performance by the Jeff and Janis Duo. Friday, November 25, 11:30am-2:00pm. $5M/$7.50NM. Dinner & a Movie: Lee Daniels’ The Butler (PG-13 2013 132 min) Starring Forest Whitaker & Oprah Winfrey. As Cecil Gaines serves eight presidents during his tenure as a butler at the White House, the civil rights movement, Vietnam, and other major events affect this man’s life, family, and American Society. –IMDB Dinner 5:00pm/movie 5:15. Hot dog, chips, & dessert, $2M/$3NM. Movie ONLY, Free.

Pre-registration is required.

Holiday Appetizers (1 class) Instructor: Chef Michelle. Going to a party? Looking for some new recipes?

Chef Michelle will demonstrate some delicious appetizers that you will want to make and take to your next holiday party. Recipes and, of course, samples will be available.

Wednesday, December 4, 4:00pm. $10M/$15NM

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 NonResident Couple: $70 Resident, $99 NonResident 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 847692-3597.

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 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.ChrisValentine 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, See SENIORS, page 21

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retire smart

College funding, family style, can be tricky One route to consider is 529 plan, which allows for tax-advantaged investing for college

By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Content Agency

As families scramble to meet deadlines for early college applications, the cost of education is hitting home in a big way. Although the College Board recently reported that the rate of tuition increases at U.S. colleges and universities has slowed down in recent years, it’s still a huge burden for American families.

The average annual tab for public colleges is $8,893, though after subtracting grants and financial aid,the net cost is $3,120.

Private universities total $30,094, with a net cost of $12,460.

Tack on room and board, and the price tag increases by another $10,000 or so.A big commitment, for sure, but as anyone searching for a job knows, a college degree helps. Because the value of a college diploma is so great,families are increasingly seeking the help of older generations to foot the bill. But, how the extended family helps can have a big impact on

SENIORS Continued from page 20 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 Thursday of the month, 2:00pm4:30 p.m. Join us for a friendly Wii bowling competition Ongoing activities Following are number of ongoing activities at the Center: • Woodcarvers meet Thursdays

a student’s financial aid chances.

That’s why it’s important to understand some of the rules surrounding college savings and financial aid.

On the positive side, a grandparent’s assets are not included when colleges determine eligibility for financial aid. My favorite education-funding vehicle is the 529 plan, which allows for tax-advantaged investing for college. Contributions within the account grow tax-free and are not taxed upon withdrawal, provided they’re used for qualified higher education costs.

Another benefit of 529 plans is that they can be a terrific estate planning tool, because wealthy grandparents can remove assets from their estates either using the annual gift tax exclusion of $14,000 or by making a lump sum that’s far larger.The nice part is that the donor can maintain control over the investments and the ultimate use of the money.

However, there is a big downside to using a 529 plan

at 9 a.m.…a free activity: • Gamers, 1 to 4:30 p.m. Fridays play dominos, hand and foot, scrabble for rummikube … also free.

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

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

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

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

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

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

that’s in the grandparent’s name.

When money is withdrawn to make a payment on behalf of the beneficiary of the plan, students must disclose those amounts as income. For every dollar of income, a student’s financial aid eligibility may be reduced by as much as 50 cents. In order not to diminish the ability to receive aid, there are a few work-around solutions: 1. Wait to use money in the 529 until the student’s senior year: Tapping the account for the last year of school shouldn’t affect eligibility, because the year in which the income will be reported (as income for the previous year) will also be the year in which the student graduates.

2. Transfer ownership of account: A few years before the first aid application is due, grandparents could transfer ownership of the account to a parent of the beneficiary. Assets in a parent-controlled account get assessed for financial aid purposes, but disbursements do not appear on the income statement of either the parent or the student. Fair warning on this idea: Some states, like New York, do not allow changes in account 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.

That’s Amore 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 18 Ages 55 and up Jack Miuccio is a one man Festa Italiano! Jack draws from his Italian

A Degree’s real worth

As of September, the national unemployment rate stood at 7.2 percent, but here is how the rate breaks down based on educational attainment: Less than HS Degree: 10.3 percent HS Degree, no college: 7.6 percent Some College/Assoc. Degree: 6 percent BA and higher: 3.7 percent Additionally, college grads earn more over their lifetimes.

According to Priceonomics blog, a college degree offers a 30-year wage premium of over $200,000, or $6,667 a year, in extra income compared to a high school graduate’s salary.

ownership unless there’s a court order or the owner dies.

3. If the 529 plan ownership seems too complicated, grandparents might considering gifting the money to the parents, who can then deposit the gift into their own 529 accounts that have been established for the kids. It makes sense to wait until after the aid has been determined before making the gift. Alternatively, extended family members may choose to wait until the student has graduated and then help with

college loan repayment.

It takes a family, a village and just about everyone else to fund an education. If you are willing to help, make sure you are not doing any harm.

roots to bring us Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bobby Darin, Mario Lanza, and many others .You won’t want to miss this chance to sing along with your favorites! Lunch is catered .

audience with his smooth jazz voice

Thanksgiving Party 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Nov. 27 Ages 55 and up Inglenook is catering our traditional Thanksgiving feast! The menu includes turkey, ham, and beef, mashed potatoes, stuffing, squash, green beans, salad, Jell-O, and pumpkin pie for dessert! After lunch, enjoy entertainment by Alex Talbott, who serenades the

(Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Editorat-Large for www.CBSMoneyWatch. com. She covers the economy, markets, investing or anything else with a dollar sign on her podcast and blog, “Jill on Money,” as well as on television and radio. She welcomes comments and questions at askjill@moneywatch.com.)

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Annual Holiday Party 12:30 to 3 p.m. Dec. 9 at Cafe La Cave, 2777 S. Mannheim Road.

Ages 55 and up Join us for lunch and entertainment, as Peter Oprisko performs your favorite holiday See SENIORS, page 22

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SENIORS Continued from page 21 classics .The chef at Café La Cave has created a delicious menu with cream of potato leek soup, caesar salad, your choice of chicken picatta or beef bourguignon, as well as fallen chocolate soufflé for dessert . Enjoy a raffle and a chance to win your table’s centerpiece . Doors open at noon, lunch is served at 12:30pm .

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

Preparation of simple wills and durable powers of attorney for health care and property also is available by appointment.

Homeowners desiring additional income, companionship, or the ability to remain in their homes may wish to consider The Center of Concern’s shared housing

program. Residents are matched with screened applicants who possess a temperament suitable to shared accommodations.

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

Morton Grove Senior Center

North Shore Senior Center offers programs, classes, activities, and travel opportunities for adults at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center at 6140 Dempster Street. You may register for all programs at the Center or call 847-470-5223.

Volunteer opportunities 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.

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.

Morton Grove SHIP Days Are Coming Soon!

North Shore Senior Center is pleased to offer 2 days of free SHIP (Senior Health Insurance Program) counseling at its Morton Grove Location, American Legion Memorial Civic Center, 6140 W. Dempster Street: • Monday, Nov. 18, 1 to 5 p.m.

• Monday, Nov. 25, 1 to 5 p.m.

If you would like to evaluate your Medicare Part B plan, have questions about your Medicare supplement, are considering switching between an original Medicare plan and an Advantage Plan,or have other Medicare related questions, this is an opportunity to get questions answered before the open enrollment period ends on December 7, 2013.

Our SHIP volunteers have been specially trained on all issues related to Medicare.

This service is offered free of charge but registration is required.

To schedule an appointment,please call Mary Senn at 847.663.3072.

Holiday Bash with the senior stompers

Celebrate the season!

Delight in fantastic live music from the North Shore Senior Center’s Senior Stompers! Enjoy refreshments and the great company of your North Shore Senior Center friends.

Thursday, December 12 1-3p.m. $8/member; $10/non-member.

Daytrip: Opera in Focus Enjoy a festive holiday puppet show presented by Opera in Focus, which has been in operation in its beautiful Rolling Meadows theater since 1993.The puppet maestro will emerge from the pit, the curtains will part and a parade of puppets will perform the Act 1 “Love Duet” and the entire Act 3 of “La Boheme.” In addition, you will hear “White Christmas Interlude,” featuring carols performed by legendary Soprano Leontyne Price. People have been performing opera with puppets since the 16th century.

And of course, Chicago’s own history includes the Kungshom Miniature Grand Opera where Bob Fosser got the idea for Opera in Focus in 1958. Lunch will be at Sam’s of Arlington. Fee includes lunch, ticket, and transportation.

Wednesday, December 18 11 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m. $69/member; $85/nonmember

VENTRA Continued from page 3 adopt it but is providing riders who purchase its Link-Up fare option with Ventra compatible fare cards.

Other areas of service being addressed include: • Ventra card readers will now include a “processing” screen that lets the customer know that the transaction is processing, and a “low balance” screen that lets the customer know that their balance is under $10.

• A small change to the CTA’s “passback” rule will allow customers to continue to have passback privileges (up to 7 rides per Ventra card) but will require a turn of the turnstile per tap to lower the chance of being charged more than once. These changes will provide custaomers with more information needed to make a decision whether to wait or retap and will significantly reduce incidents of being charged for multiple taps.

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MEDIcaL MEMO

A cure for the common cold remains elusive Who has time to be sick? In antibiotics, and some of the today’s instant gratification most common infections seen society, we all want immediate in pediatrician’s offices, such results. Unfortunately, when as ear infections, are requiring it comes to treating much higher dosages infections, your doctor to adequately treat. may not have the quick When a patient takes fix you are hoping for. antibiotics, sensitive Viruses will cause bacteria are killed, but most of the infections resistant strains may that adults and children remain to grow and will experience during multiply.

Infectious the coming months. Medical Memo Disease experts have

by Dr. Adam The majority of coughs Aronson, MD established that and runny noses are repeated and improper viral infections, with use of antibiotics are a much smaller number being the primary causes of the rising caused by bacterial pneumonias number of resistant bacteria. or sinus infections. The same When the doctor diagnoses statistics apply to sore throats. a patient with a bacterial Less than half are actually infection, the next important caused by the bacterial infection decision will be choosing the known as strep throat, and most correct antibiotic.The desire for are viral. that quick fix has led to a rise If your doctor diagnoses you in popularity of azithromycin. or your child with a viral illness, Everyone loves the Z-Pak. the appropriate treatment Once a day for just five days, will be “supportive care”. what could be easier? Another This means rest, lots of fluids, popular choice is Cefdinir, acetaminophen or ibuprofen which is also effective with just for fever, even some old one dose per day, and the liquid fashioned chicken soup. Note preparation for children tastes that antibiotics are NOT on that great. The problem that faces list. Antibiotics kill bacteria, doctors who feel pressured but have no effect on viruses. to prescribe these popular Treating a viral infection with medications is they are often an antibiotic will not help the less effective than traditional patient get better faster. They penicillin or amoxicillin. The actually expose the patient to popular medications, which a number of potential adverse taste better and have an easier drug effects. dosing regimen, are often an Up to 25% of patients taking inferior choice from a medical antibiotics will have diarrhea, perspective. some will have rashes, and a The dangers and risks of small number will experience inappropriate use of antibiotics more severe reactions. The are clear. Studies have shown result may be repeat visits to that in pediatrician’s offices, doctor’s offices and even a trip doctors prescribe antibiotics to the emergency room where over 60% of the time if they patients are exposed to patients believe that parents expect with other infections. them, but only about 10% of the Perhaps the most pressing time if they feel the parents do issue that has developed not expect them. during the past several years It is critical for the medical is antibiotic resistance. The community to educate patients Centers for Disease Control regarding the nature of different and Prevention (CDC) reports types of infections and the that many bacterial infections appropriate treatments. And, if are becoming resistant to the your doctor diagnoses you with most commonly prescribed a viral infection and explains antibiotics.

Community that you do not need an acquired skin infections are antibiotic, or that the bacterial frequently resistant to many infection your child has will be

best treated by an antibiotic other than the popular choice, remember that the quick fix may not be the safest or most effective. For more information, visit the CDC web site at: www. cdc.gov/getsmart Dr. Adam Aronson, MD is a pediatrician based in Skokie, Illinois. The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes only. Readers should consult with their child’s pediatrician to evaluate any illness or medical condition.

Dr. Aronson accepts new patients. Call (847) 676-5394 or view his web site at: www. kidsfirstpediatricpartners.com

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THE BUGLE NOVEMBER 14, 2013