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NOVEMBER 15, 2012

Niles library honors veterans

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Nearly 30 veterans attended the sixth annual Veterans History Breakfast Nov. 8 at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St. The breakfast honored veterans from the Niles and Park Ridge area who have participated in the Library of Congress’ Veterans History Project.

“Today, we honor and thank our local veterans for providing us the freedom to read,” said Niles Library Director Linda Weiss at the breakfast.

The oldest veteran in attendance was 99-year old Dr. Irwin Williger. He was a flight surgeon and major during WWII and served with the 376 Heavy Bomb Group in North Africa and later in Europe with the 40th Evacuation Hospital.

While enjoying breakfast, veterans listened to a performance of songs popular during WWII by a group dressed as the Andrew Sisters, calling themselves the “Legacy Singers.”

Niles Trustee Chris Hanusiak, President of the Friends of the Niles Library and a veteran

Vol. 57 No. 6

Elections attract new mayoral candidates

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

SubmittedPhoto/Sasha Vasilic

Veterans at breakfast are, bottom, from left: Bernard Warchol, Robert Morris, Walter Tymczuk, Niels H. K. Larsen, Leonard Di Fabio, Matthew Wojtaszek, Jack Weinberg, Irv Blaszynski (on stage), Dr. Irwin Williger, Irving Abramson, Al Lee, and Art Shapiro. 2nd row from left: Milton Langer, Robert Lavery, Ray Rich, Matthew Potaczek, Tom Vana, Richard Vana, David Spitzer, and Al Komar. Top row from left: Sam Schechter, Chuck Jacobs, Mike McNulty, John Bugajsky, Dr. Jerry Levin, Judith Carlson (for Norman Berkman), and Russell Zapel.

himself,congratulated the former servicemen in attendance.

At the event, Weiss also announced a donation of $500 from the Niles Library and the Friends of the Library to the Honor Flight Chicago Program, an organization founded to recognize veterans – most specifically WWII Veterans – with

a day of honor, remembrance and celebration.

Library’s Marketing Director Sue Wilsey coordinated with Regency Rehabilitation Center of Niles Director of Marketing Kris Hansen to arrange the large breakfast for the veterans and their families.

Additionally, Niles Library

Volunteer coordinator Cyndi Rademacher and her corps of volunteers, which included Marilyn Dunham, Lindsey LeFeber, Helen Sparkes, Stephanie Szemeczko and Dottie Warchol, helped serve the breakfast to the veterans, their See VETERANS, page 5

While Kappy’s owner George Alpogianis announced he would run for Niles trustee, current Niles Trustee Andrew Przybylo announced his candidacy for mayor in April.

Przybylo will be running on a ticket with Alpogianis, who ran for trustee in 2009 but was denied the seat after legal issues arose stemming from felonies committed in 1984. Gov. Pat Quinn expunged those felonies this past summer, allowing Alpogianis to run again.

Both Przybylo and Alpogianis have started interviewing other prospective candidates to form a slate of four for a ticket in April.

Both men have said they are considering some strong female candidates for their ticket. As of press time, they had not issued a name for their party.

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Former trustee to run for office Restaurant owner attempts return as Niles trustee

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Last week, Kappy’s owner George Alpogianis announced he will run for Niles Trustee.

“I am just very disgusted with what I see in the village. I just don’t like what I see,” said Alpogianis, on the way Niles is being run now. He said he views Niles trustees, including Louella Preston and Jim Hynes, as “wishy washy [sic]” when it comes to voting on issues.

Alpogianis also said he

decided to run after he spoke with his wife and kids. They told him he should run again since running for public office to improve Niles was something he has wanted to do for quite some time. He will be running for Niles trustee, while current Trustee Andrew Przybylo runs for mayor.

“I want to help put Niles back on track. I just think there’s been a major loss of focus on the village board. I just think they keep on looking backwards and to the past, and anyone with common sense will tell you that you can’t change what’s happened in the past, you can just move forward,” said Alpogianis, referring to the arrest and conviction of former

Niles Mayor Nicholas Blase, who served for 47-year as mayor of the village.

In 2008, Blase began serving federal prison time for fraud related to a kickback scheme he was involved in while in office.

Alpogianis cited the long debate among board members to keep or remove Blase’s name from the sign outside the Niles Village Civic Center. He said that wasting time on that debate was a disservice to residence of Niles and that the board should have instead been focusing on real problems the village is facing.

In addition to his desire to let the past rest, Alpogianis also said that if he was elected, he would seek returning the village to a low tax base like the

School District 67 passes 1 of 2 proposed referendums

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

On Nov.6,the bond referendum to repair and improve facilities in Golf School District 67 in Morton Grove and Niles passed 53.1 percent to 46.9 percent.

Previously, Golf School District 67 was asking voters to approve two ballot questions, one seeking improvements and one to increase taxes in the area that would provide it revenue for facilities and operations, respectively.

Of the two questions, only one passed.

“I think (the bond referendum for repairs) was an easier one

for people to vote for,” said Jeff Gwozdz, a parent on the referendum committee. “It was physical repairs on buildings, which is easier to see. The other one (a tax rate increase for the area), there may have been more concerns about teachers’ salaries and other expenses in general.”

The $7.9 million bond referendum that was approved will allow the district to repair and improve both Golf Middle School and Hynes Elementary School. In fact, District 67 signed a contract with an architect the day after the election so that work could begin right away.

However, since voters in the

area turned down the district’s request for a tax rate increase by a wide margin this time around, Golf School Board President Meryl Gale has said the district would come back in a future election and ask voters again vote yes to the tax rate increase.

She said the district wants to use money from the tax rate increase to restore full-day kindergarten, reading and library programs, and to hire staff and improve other programming. Additionally she said the tax would eliminate the fees it has tacked on to athletic and extra-curricular programs at these schools for students.

one that attracted him to the village when he first moved in to Niles.To do this, he would try to bring more businesses back to the Niles area, as he believes that some of the current board members have not done enough to woo small businesses into the area.

Alpogianis also said that he wants to develop some of the areas of Niles that he feels have been neglected in order to make the entire village worthy of the title of “Best, Affordable Place to Raise Kids” that was awarded to it by Businessweek.com.

“I also would also like to bring back some services that have been cut out, like the free bus,” said Alpogianis. He said he believes that services like

MAYOR Continued from page 1 “Andrew is going to run for mayor, and he has asked me to run alongside him,”Alpogianis said.

Quinn had signed a bill that allowed liquor license holders, such as Przybylo, to run for public offices like mayor of Niles.

In addition to Przybylo, current Niles Trustee Joe LoVerde also had said he intended to run for mayor. However, due to receiving treatment at the Mayor Clinic for medical issues he has been experiencing with his hearing, some of which have kept him from appearing at public meetings of the board of trustees, LoVerde said last week he wants to wait until the treatment is over before deciding whether to pursue the office of mayor.

the free bus made Niles more attractive to both families and businesses, while also creating a great way for seniors to get around the village.

“I think the free buses were a wonderful thing,” he said. “I think that if you cut services, you’re hurting the people who are the citizens of the area.”

Alpogianis also weighed in on the current debate on term limits for the Niles Board of Trustees, saying he has no problem with them and that four terms for a trustee is plenty of time. He believes the first term is where someone learns how the village works, and the next terms are where someone See ALPOGIANIS, page 5

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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.

Niles

Police Blotter

driving.

Jerzy Skowron, 55, Chicago, was arrested on Nov. 5 in the 8300 block of Waukegan for driving under the influence.

Francisco Gutierrez, 24, Chicago, was arrested on Nov. 7 in the 7000 block of Touhy for an outstanding arrest warrant.

Heights, was arrested on Nov. 8 in the 1900 block of S. Cumberland for retail theft.

Mansfield Hood, 67, Evanston, on Nov. 9 in the 5600 block of Old Orchard Road for criminal trespass to property.

David Rohde, 26, Des Plaines, was arrested on Nov. 10 in the 1400 block of Touhy for disorderly conduct.

Malissa Medina, 38, Niles, was arrested on Oct. 29 in the 7200 block of Dempster for driving with a suspended license.

Oscar Montesinos, 19, Des Plaines, was arrested on Nov. 7 in the Golf Mill Center parking lot for theft.

Pedro Castro, 28, Prospect Heights, was arrested on Oct. 27 at the Golf Mill Center for retail theft.

Marilu Garcia, 39, was arrested on Nov. 7 in 6100 block of Howard for driving without a valid license.

Iurri Iachminksyi, 23, Chicago, was arrested on Nov. 5 at Ottawa and Greenan for driving under the influence.

Prerisha Lark, 20, Chicago, was arrested on Nov. 8 in the Golf Mill Center for retail theft.

Morton Grove

Cleopatra Young, 24, Chicago, was arrested on Nov. 8 in the 8000 block of Milwaukee for an expired driver’s license.

David Philemon, 35, Des Plaines, was arrested on Nov. 1 for driving with a suspended license.

Purevdulam Bulgankhuu, 21, Skokie, was arrested on Nov. 8 in the 9000 block of Golf St. for driving without a valid license.

Richard Rodriquez, 38, Chicago, was arrested on Nov. 1 driving with a suspended license.

Elise Schitting, 30, Chicago, was arrested on Nov. 5 for driving under the influence and expired driver’s license.

Antonio Toussaint, 29, Chicago, was arrested on Nov. 3 in the 8300 block of Golf St. for a suspended driver’s license.

Jakub Dadej, 18, Park Ridge, was arrested on Nov. 5 in the 7800 block of Oakton St. for reckless

Park Ridge Jessica Nicholas, 31, Arlington

Alexander, Martin, 36, Park Ridge, was arrested Nov. 11 in the 900 block of N. Greenwood for driving under the influence and parked where prohibited.

Tianna Ramirez, 22, Bensenville, was arrested on Nov. 2 in the 5600 block of Dempster for driving with a suspended license.

Raul Galvez, 20, Skokie, was arrested on Nov. 3 at Dempster and Birch for driving without a valid license.

Hamid Fallahi, 59, Morton Grove, was arrested on Nov. 4 at Lincoln and Gross Point for driving with a suspended license.

Adela Ruiz-Flores, 34, Skokie, was arrested on Nov. 3 at Dempster and Lehigh for driving without a valid license.

Thomas Young-Bradford, 25, Skokie, was arrested on Nov. 6 for traffic violations and driving with a suspended license.

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Niles Library to invest in new scanners

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

The Niles Public Library is looking to invest in a new Radio Frequency Identification system to improve the efficiency of book management and restocks books more quickly.

The wireless RFID systems use radio frequencies and electromagnetic fields to identify and track books using a special “tag.”

Some of these “tags” require

ALPOGIANIS Continued from page 3 will start to make changes. The last term should be spent on passing down their experience to someone younger who’s running so that there is a smooth transition on the board.

However disagrees with the idea of combining the term limits for trustees and mayor and believes the mayoral position should have separate term limits not related to that person’s time as a trustee.

Lastly, he believes his nononsense, direct approach to dealing with what he believes are “petty” issues will help put an end to the Niles board meetings that last “into the wee hours of the night.” He called that “a waste of time and resources and a terrible waste of money.”

Concerning transparency of the village board, he believes the television cameras being set up to begin televising public board meeting online and via cable are a waste as well, as anyone can attend a meeting or go to pick

no battery and are powered by the electromagnetic fields used to read them. Others use a local power source and emit radio waves. The item’s “tag” contains electronically stored information which can be read from up to several meters (yards) away and unlike a bar code, the tag does not need to be within line of sight of the reader and may be embedded in the tracked object.

Library employees then would be able to walk along

the books stacks and use a special reader to help patrons find books more quickly.

Additionally, a reader installed in the library’s returns drop bin would automatically update the system when a book is returned to the building.

Niles Public Library officials sought to open the contract to install an RFID system to companies so that they could choose the best bid.

However, only 3M put a bid in, and according to a product

up the village minutes to read what happened.

“Once again, I think the only reason that those meetings are going to be broadcasting is to feed certain people’s egos on that board,” said Alpogianis. “I’m not saying the whole board, but some people on that board are looking to make a name for themselves, and they are using the money and time of our village to broadcast these things to better get their name out there, whether it’s for political reasons or for personal reasons like their egos.”

Alpogianis said he moved into Niles with his family in 2000 because of all the great service that the village provided. Back then, he had three young kids, and the services the park district and public library offered were great for his family.

Now that he’s middle-aged, he said he appreciates the village is always looking out for its seniors, and he wants to make sure the village continues to provide the high level of service to its residents that he saw when he first moved into the area.

Alpogianis was elected as

a trustee in 2009, but he was not allowed to serve after it was discovered he had been convicted of six aggravated battery charges when he was at what he described as “a college party that went bad” in 1984.

Alpogianis then began the four-year process of seeking a pardon. He hired an attorney to petition the Illinois Prison Review Board to begin the process of removing his felony charges. Alpogianis told the review board he had been informed by law enforcement in 1984 that the six aggravated battery convictions would be reduced to misdemeanor level crimes after he served probation.

But the charges were still listed as felonies up until this past July.

To clear his name, he had to write a detailed biography, as well as submit character reference letters from priests, school officials, government officials and people in law enforcement which eventually led to this past summer’s expungement of his felony crimes. ahernandez@buglenewspapers.

configuration and pricing packet that was handed out to Niles Public Library officials, the total cost of installing the RFID system, not including optional maintenance of the machines, would be $366,214.

That did not impress Niles Library Trustee Morgan Dubiel.

“The automation of these systems is just a glorified conveyor belt,” he said. “The problem I have with this system is that they are saying they won’t lay anyone off. So that’s

VETERANS Continued from page 1 guests and the community.

The library staff assisting in the presentation of the program were Judy McNulty, Dodie Frisbee, Ann Pasnick, Susan Lempke, Dave Dabrowski, John Ratzko, Keith Winberg, Richard Woznicka and Don Burkhart.

Nearly 30 veterans attended the breakfast, with some going onstage to briefly talk about their military service.

However these stories are just a small part of what the Niles library has done to preserve the history of veterans in the

not going to change.

“I don’t see any benefit to the patron for the conveyor belt system, and I don’t see any benefit to the taxpayer, as this is a very expensive solution to a very simple problem. I think we should hire a part-time employee at $10 to $11 an hour with no benefits. So for about $200 or so a week, we hire someone that can do the job of this very expensive system.” ahernandez@buglenewspapers.

area. For instance, Niles Public Library Reference Librarian Neal O’Shea has interviewed more than 60 veterans since 2005 and has put together an oral history of their lives that includes memorabilia, like photos, on permanent display in the mezzanine of the Niles library.

Those interested can read more about these oral histories online at www.nileslibrary.org/ vhp. Niles Library Publicity and Graphic Design Coordinator Sasha Vasilic also invited those interested to join in the conversation on veterans by blogging with the library at vhpanpld.blogspot.com. ahernandez@buglenewspapers.

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ONGOING 9th Annual Community Food Drive. The Village of Niles & Niles Fire Department announce the official kickoff to the 9th annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve/Village of Niles Toys for Tots Drive & Community Food Drive. Niles locations will be collecting non-perishable food items benefiting Niles Family Services and new toy donations during regular business hours beginning November 5 thru December 16, 2012. For more information, call 847-588-6800.

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

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

FISH Seeking Volunteers.

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

To continue to provide a high level of service to all residents of Maine Township, FISH needs volunteers. Can you spare four hours per month to drive neighbors to medical appointments? To volunteer, call Ed Oken, President, 847 696-0761.

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, 847-2962470.

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, 847296-2470 or Lenore Lunquist, 847-729-2530 for more information.

NOVEMBER 15 Learn to Save Money and Eat Healthy. At the Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St. After you’ve added up all your savings, why not save on calories while enjoying your holiday meals? Cathy Leman, a registered dietician, certified personal trainer and author will offer tips on how to reduce the calories and fat in some of your favorite holiday dishes on Thurs., Nov. 15 at 7 p.m.

Also, learn some techniques to make mindful food choices at parties and end-of-the-year celebrations.

Songwriters’ Group. 7 to 9 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St. Songwriters meet to share their songs, practice performing, and get encouragement in a supportive environment. Bring a song: use our keyboard, bring your guitar, sing a capella, or bring a recording of your song on your laptop.

NOVEMBER 17 Young Artists Workshop: Landscape Silhouettes. 1 to 2 p.m. in the Activity Room at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Grades 1-6. Learn to draw landscape shapes to create an artistic masterpiece.

Registration required.

Calendar NOVEMBER 18 Lyric Opera of Chicago Profile: Don Pasquale. 2 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Mary Houston of the Lyric Opera of Chicago’s Education Department presents a profile of Don Pasquale, Gaetano Donizetti’s famous comic opera.

NOVEMBER 19 City Council Workshop to Assist Local Holiday Business.

A workshop meeting at Park Ridge City Hall at 6 p.m. will highlight ways the City can help promote shopping in Park Ridge during the holidays. This workshop emphasizes the City’s desire to be more active in partnering with the business community and receiving their valuable input. City staff will be on hand to discuss implementing some of the ideas presented at the workshop, making the holiday shopping season a success for all of Park Ridge, and to help encourage our residents to shop locally.

Niles All American Toastmasters Club. 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St. Beginning and advanced speeches usually 5 to 7 minutes each.

Toastmasters helps women and men learn the arts of speaking, listening and thinking. Niles All American Toastmasters is a non-profit organization. The public is invited.

NOVEMBER 20 Mother-Daughter Book Club. 7 to 8 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove.

Bring your mother (or aunt, grandmother, neighbor, older sister or teacher) with you for a lively discussion and activities connected to the book of the month.

Genealogy Interest (GIG). 2 to 4 p.m.

Morton Grove Public 6140 Lincoln Ave.,

Group at the Library, Morton

Grove. GIG provides an informal exchange of ideas, research techniques, and an opportunity to get together with others interested in genealogy. Come and share your ideas, pick up a few pointers, and make new friends! Registration is limited to 10.

ESL Club 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Niles Public Library, 6960 W. Oakton St. New English speakers are invited to join this conversation club to practice speaking English. Meet people from all over the world to share personal stories and discuss current events and other topics chosen by the group. For more information contact Darlene at 847-663-6433.

NOVEMBER 21 Scrabble. 2 to 4 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Exercise your brain and enjoy friendly games of Scrabble with other word-lovers.

NOVEMBER 24 Get Hooked: Crafts: Button Bonanza! 10 a.m.at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove.

Make distinctively unique gifts and cards for someone else – or yourself – using buttons.

Registration limited to 20, age 12 and up.

NOVEMBER 27 Understanding Medicare Part D. 11:30 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Cut through the red tape and confusion to get a clear understanding of Medicare, the changes that have been made, the choices one has, and the deadlines for making changes to your plan. 11:30 am: brief overview of Medicare Part D and a discussion of the gap in Medicare Part D coverage (called the Donut Hole.) 12 p.m.: two SHIPcertified Consumer Assistance Specialists from CJE Senior Life will provide individual consultations. Be sure to pick up and complete a worksheet

before the session so that you are prepared with all the details about your prescriptions. You can print the worksheet at home, or pick up a copy at the Reference Desk, fill it in and bring it to the program.

Improv Club. 7 to 8 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Do you like to perform?

Play fun improvisational games up on stage! Not a fan of the spotlight? Come watch and give scene suggestions! No experience needed.

NOVEMBER 28 Waltzing Australia.

7 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. From sophisticated cities to rugged outback, desert to rainforest, Great Barrier Reef to ancient inland ranges, the “Land Down Under” offers a kaleidoscope of memorable experiences.

Writer-photographer Cynthia Clampitt’s presentation focuses on places visited during the six-month, 20,000-mile journey that is the subject of her award-winning book, Waltzing Australia

NOVEMBER 29 Job Seeker Workshop. 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove.

This workshop focuses on effective techniques to find jobs in today’s market. For further details go to www. illinoisworknet.com . Reg. req.

NOVEMBER 30 Des Plaines Annual Holiday Lighting event.

Friday afternoon and evening in Metropolitan Square, downtown Des Plaines, behind the Des Plaines Theater, between Lee Street and Pearson Avenue. Enjoy free entertainment and goodies as Des Plaines Mayor Martin J. Moylan and local officials welcome the holiday season by pulling a giant switch lighting up the city’s downtown.

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Guest Columnist

Niles is the best place to...

Raise Kids, right? That’s what the study showed, correct? The banners we see up around the village state: “Niles…#1 Place in the U.S. to Raise Kids,” but that isn’t what the study really said. Instead, the study said that “Niles is the Best, Affordable Place to Raise Kids.” Let’s not forget “affordable” as part of the prize. Why is that important?

Niles is blessed with an amazing resource – large, convenient roadways – mainly Touhy, Golf (Route 58), Dempster and Milwaukee.

Milwaukee Avenue is an “old Indian trail northwest from Chicago … leading from Kinzie Street” out. Commercial interests noted this, and it has been a major blessing to the citizens of Niles. Over time, the Village grew to nearly 30,000 hard-working, communityoriented people.

Here’s where the critical and missing element of “affordable” comes into play: Sales tax receipts pay about 63 percent

of the cost for local go ve r n m e n t , with the balance made up of property taxes.

Niles currently ranks 13th in retail sales and third in Illinois for retail sales per capita. That’s a lot of money packed into six square miles.

All those retail sales keep our taxes low by paying for the wonderful services we get as residents, and it is a careful balance to keep.

Many communities lose sight of what makes them great.

They mess up the formula and end up a wreck. There are communities around Niles that have forgotten how important a thriving business climate is to not just job creation, but support for community and services through the tax base.

A vacant commercial property

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automatically gets a 50 percent tax cut. That immediately shifts the tax burden on to residents and results in staff and service cutbacks in the long term.

There is a claque of NIMBYs (Not In My Back Yard) in every community. Their loud voices often drown out more thoughtful reflection on what makes a community great. They try to recreate the Garden in Eden and remake the world in their image. The most

obvious example are people who live near airports happy at the low price they paid for their home, but surprised and furious at how loud an airplane is. If we let NIMBYs ruin our commercial tax base, our taxes will go up and/or our services will go down. It’s a lose-lose proposition in satisfying the whim of a loud minority.

Rampant and unbridled populism has ruined community after community.

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There are areas, communities and towns in Cook County that look like war zones. Long ago, their politicians succumbed to the NIMBYs and drove out or limited their commercial base.

You wouldn’t want to live there, and worse, the taxes are higher because businesses have fled a hostile environment. It’s good balance and thoughtful, longterm thinking that will keep Niles the Best, Affordable Place to Raise Kids.

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Schools

Exchange program brings in German students No sooner had Maine Township District 207 students said goodbye to their German friends at O’Hare recently than they felt the waves of sadness … and anticipation.

Sad that two weeks in which they bonded with visiting students had sped by too quickly. But then anticipating June of 2013, when it will be their turn to visit their new friends in Wiesbaden. This is all part of the routine cycle for an exchange program that has been thriving for 15 years now for Maine East, South and West high schools.

In some cases, involvement in the program is passed from older to younger siblings.

Consider Maine South sophomore Mara Cameron, who knows her relationship with her new German friend will endure because, “My brother was paired up with a student eight years ago, and they’re still so connected.”

Of course, staying connected is much easier in the era of social media such as Facebook and Twitter. But Maine South sophomore Trevor Ross credits his German teacher, Margaret

Wolf, for contributing to the quality of the experience. “I was surprised,” he said, “by how good a friends we got to be in just two weeks. The way you (Frau Wolf) paired us up, it’s almost as if you knew who we were and who would get along.”

In fact, Wolf does survey students in advance and tries to match guests and hosts by interests.

From there, adolescents’ well-honed social skills take over. “We almost had to become close because we were together every free second,” Mara said.“If you didn’t get close, it would be a little awkward. And we did get close.

I want this relationship to last forever. It’s even affected the way I think about my future and work. I want to think about a profession that will let me go places and travel.”

In the most recent visit, 32 German students and three German teachers spent two days shadowing students at the three District 207 schools in Park Ridge and Des Plaines. They devoted the rest of their time to experiencing U.S. culture with host families. Trevor is looking

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District 207 sophomores Trevor Ross and Mara Cameron connect over districts German exchange program.

forward to June’s trip to Europe, his second visit to Germany but his first with a host she knows.

And as Mara noted, “spending time with someone who already is your friend. I know you get so much more out of that than

you can ever get from just a tour book.”

And, along the way, the students generally discover they share a lot of common ground with folks from the other side of a globe that is steadily shrinking

through modern travel, communication and commerce.

“We encourage them to try to view each other with an eye on the ways they are similar instead of on the ways they are different,” Wolf said.

District 64 to form Advanced Technology Committee As part of its Strategic Plan, Park Ridge-Niles School District 64 is forming a Board Advanced Technology Committee (BATC) to advise and alert the Board of Education about innovative technology issues.The committee will include community volunteers, teachers, staff and administrators, approximately 15 members in all.

“The work of this committee will help guide the future of technology in District 64,” according to Superintendent Philip Bender, co-chair. The committee will research best practices related to technology in education and report findings to the board. “Innovations, such as 1:1 laptop or iPad initiatives, e-textbooks and online learning

communities, will be possible areas for action research by this group.”

“In contrast to our internal technology implementation group, BATC will offer a more outward and global perspective to help accelerate our technology initiatives,” added Director of Technology Terri Bresnahan, committee co-chair.

“Community volunteers do not need a technology background, and we welcome all viewpoints about the use of technology in student learning,” Bender noted.

“The only requirement is to contribute time to help research and develop recommendations.”

Initial BATC members will be asked to serve through the 2013-14 school year, if possible.

“But, BATC will likely become a long-standing resource for the Board of Education similar to the ongoing work of the District 64 Community Finance Committee,” Bender stated.

Interested community members are invited to contact Bender by email at pbender@ d64.org to state their interest no

later than Monday, Dec. 3. The committee membership will be formulated that week, and the slate presented to the board at the December 10 meeting.

The group will have its first meeting immediately after Winter Break in January 2013.

BATC will use a variety of meeting formats to accomplish its work, with extensive use of virtual space to communicate and share information. Meeting attendance would be possible either in-person or via virtual connection. The group will divide into task teams during the research phase, and develop recommendations in March. The schedule calls for a report to the board on April 8.

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H o ro s c o p e s Let’s get physical. The more energy you expend, the more you have. Take big strides on the jogging path of life this week. You might find out that someone doesn’t trust you as much as you think.

First impressions can be faulty. A misconception may make you overly cautious or too trusting in a social situation. Diplomacy may be taken to extremes early in the week and camouflage the facts.

You are sharper than cheddar cheese. Since you can easily step back to maintain a broad view of future consequences you will be able to avoid problems and misunderstandings in the early part of the week.

Grease the gears of necessity. By acting the part of the consummate professional, you can overcome obstacles. Avoid making new investments or major purchases in the early part of the week ahead.

Make your point crystal clear. Do not leave your motives open to interpretation in the week to come. Explain yourself completely and leave nothing to chance.

Avoid romantic digressions in the first half of the week.

When it rains, it pours.

You may encounter a sticky mechanism in your emotional metabolism early in the week. Hold off on making crucial financial decisions and avoid disputes with loved ones.

Use powers of observation. Some people see more in a walk around the block than others see in a trip around the world. Avoid making financial decisions or commitments in the first half of the week to come.

Chill out. Decisions about love and relationships can wait a little longer. There could be a temporary period early this week when you think the worst of others or they may not reveal true feelings.

Develop dynamic ideas. You might not be able to persuade others in the early half of the week.

Keep notes and start putting them into motion late in the week to demonstrate clear leadership abilities.

Waiting is wise.

Gathering helpful information in advance will make it easier to choose optimum timing. Don’t accept or make promises in the first half of the week, as they may be difficult to honor.

Mull it over. In the first half of the week, seek advice from wiser and more experienced heads before you rush headlong into a new course of action. Expert guidance can prevent mistakes.

Intuitions can trip you up. When in retrograde, Mercury usually doesn’t cause real problems - but nevertheless you would be wise to watch paperwork and communications carefully during the first half of this week.

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7 Cartoon monkey 10 __ bonding 14 Create trouble 16 Mount near Olympus 17 See 64-Across 19 Marx’s “__ Kapital” 20 Smallish quarrel 21 With attitude 22 It may be painted 23 NASA moon lander 24 See 64-Across 33 “Alfred” composer, 1740 34 Study fields 35 Something golfers often break 36 Martial arts facility 37 Molasses-like 38 LaBeouf of “Transformers” films 39 Latin 101 word 40 Drummer in Goodman’s band 41 Crammer’s concern

42 See 64-Across 46 Quite a while 47 Unsafe?

48 It’s sometimes shaved 51 Smith’s item 53 Contend 56 See 64-Across 60 “__Cop”: 1987 film 61 Plant-based weight loss regimen 62 Former cygnet 63 Scale notes 64 Clue for this puzzle’s four longest answers

1 Riding sch., e.g.

2 Dharma teacher 3 Rose Parade flowers 4 Home of the Woody Hayes Athletic Ctr. 5 Electric eye, e.g.

6 Capital SSW of Seoul 7 Going head to head 8 Vita 9 Spigoted vessel 10 Parisian words of friendship 11 Sale caveat 12 WWII transports 13 Lenient 15 Short stop?

18 Windows openers 22 Palm in one’s palm?

23 Reporter’s source 24 Co-Nobelist with Begin in 1978 25 Teaser 26 One variety of it remains green when ripe 27 Book after Micah

28 Kvetch 29 Hard nut to crack 30 Questionnaire catchall 31 Certain believer 32 Election prizes 37 Air__: Southwest subsidiary 38 BA or HR 40 Titan of publishing 43 Put trust in 44 Where distasteful humor often goes 45 Hopi home 48 Violas, cellos, etc.: Abbr.

49 Bad thing to eat 50 “Rubáiyát” rhyme scheme 51 Georgia and Latvia, once: Abbr.

52 Fireplace shelf 53 Gold source 54 Really ticked 55 Some attendance figs.

57 TV dial letters 58 Herd dining area 59 Prof’s address letters

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INSIDE: Notre Dame ousted in Class 6A playoffs, page 12; Maine South, Niles West qualify events for state swim meet, page 13

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Maine South falls to Glenbard N.

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Justin Jackson’s name undoubtedly was front and center in Maine South’s scouting report while the Hawks prepared last week to host eighth-seeded Glenbard North in a Class 8A quarterfinal playoff contest on Saturday.

Sadly, the Hawks—as have nearly all of Glenbard North’s foes this season—discovered that planning for Jackson is one thing. Actually slowing down the Panthers’ standout junior running back on game day is quite another.

Jackson, a junior who’s already received scholarship offers from Northwestern, Illinois, Purdue and Boston College, accumulated more than 200 yards and scored all four Panther touchdowns as Glenbard North surprised the top-seeded Hawks, 29-23.

It’s the second time in as many years that the Hawks have marched through their schedule undefeated, only to be pinned with their first loss of the year in the postseason. The defeat this time around was particularly painful because the seniordominated squad badly wanted to avenge last year’s early exit from the playoffs by advancing to the 8A title game in Champaign Thanksgiving weekend.

“We had chances and we didn’t make them when we had the chances,” said Hawks head coach Dave Inserra.

Quarterback Matt Alviti, who’s passed for more than 6,000 yards in his brilliant three-year career, scored on a 4-yard keeper in the first quarter. Two Jackson TDs enabled Glenbard North (11-1) to grab a 14-7 lead, but Hawks senior kicker John Oberheide nailed a 51-yard field goal with 11 seconds remaining before halftime that cut the Panthers’

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The Maine South student section is stunned as they watch the top-seeded Hawks fall in the Class 8A quarterfinals.

lead to 14-10.

Jackson and the Panthers, however, struck first to open the second half.

He took a pitch from quarterback Brian Murphy and galloped 88 yards for a touchdown and a 21-10 advantage.

“It was huge,” Jackson said.

“The (Maine South) cornerback dived in and I was able to get a little running room. We got a great block and just took it to the house. It was a great play; it was huge to give us a little bit of a cushion. Obviously that helped

in the end.”

“It hurt, obviously,” Inserra said of Jackson’s early second-half TD, “But there was way too much time. There were still 23-and-a half- minutes left. That was not the back-breaker. Obviously you don’t want that to happen—not

a way to start the second half— but we had our chances.”

The Hawks responded as Alviti capped a nine-play, 81-yard drive with a 31-yard scoring run. Maine South missed the extra point, but See FALLS, page 14

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Notre Dame bows out in 6A quarters

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Lake Forest unleashed a oneman sack attack on the Dons named Trent Williams during their Class 6A quarterfinal playoff matchup Friday night in Niles.

All told, Williams got to Dons’ quarterbacks Dan Nagode and Ryan Greene a school record seven times while the Scouts spoiled Notre Dame’s bid to reach the semifinals with a 31-19 victory.

Williams’ first sack resulted in a fumble, which he recovered at the Notre Dame 12-yard line.

That opened the doors for Stephen Cirame’s 1-yard scoring run, enabling the Scouts (9-3) to take a 7-0 lead.

“They played us like they played Rolling Meadows,” said Notre Dame head coach Mike Hennessey, referring to the Scouts’ playoff-opening 42-24 win. “We saw a lot of pressure.

We were hoping that we might get a little bit more of a push inside and run. If we had gotten our running game going a little bit more consistently early, that would have negated their outside rush.”

Nagode (15 of 28, 177 yards) had to be helped off the field late in the first quarter, favoring his left leg after a quarterback keeper. But Greene took over and directed a drive that would produce Notre Dame’s first TD of the night.

Greene’s 28-yard pass to senior Billy Hirsch put the Dons in business at the 2-yard line.

Chris James scampered in from there to make it 7-6 just 33 seconds into the second quarter following a missed PAT kick.

The Scouts scored on their next two possessions to open up a 21-6 advantage, but Notre Dame (7-5) would have momentum on its side going into the break.

Nagode, who had re-entered the game on the Dons’ previous series, lofted a pass to Hirsch, who made an over-the-shoulder catch in the end zone on a play covering 31 yards.

Hirsch closed out his Notre Dame career with a memorable evening, catching nine passes for 149 yards.

“We were getting the ball (on the opening kickoff to begin the second half) so we felt good about going in,” Hennessey said.

“We thought we made a couple of adjustments defensively on some coverages and shut them down a little.”

If you take two big plays out of the equation—a 38-yard halfback option pass which led to 27-yard fourth-quarter field goal, as well as Cirame’s 56-yard TD with 1:36 to go that put the game out of reach—the Dons completely shut down Lake Forest during the second half. Notre Dame held the Scouts to minus-1 yard passing and 16 yards rushing.

“As a team, we never gave up, our defense never gave up,” said Dons’ senior defensive end Herb Betancourt. “We kept persisting; we weren’t going to go out without a fight. We really wanted to get to the semifinals.

Some things have to end, but

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Notre Dame running back Chris James had 163 yards in the Dons’ season-ending loss.

our effort was incredible. I’m proud of every one of these guys, especially the offense.They did a great job and worked really hard.”

James, who rushed 39 times for 163 yards, capped a long Notre Dame scoring drive with 2:37 left, taking the ball in from 2 yards out. The Dons couldn’t convert a 2-point run attempt, but did pull to within 24-19.

“They were a really good football team,” said James, who surpassed 2,000 yards for the season. “Coach told us it was going to be a heck of a game, and we just ran out of time.”

Notre Dame decided not to try an onside kick on the ensuing kickoff since it had three timeouts remaining.

“And defensively, we were doing a good job and we (felt

we) could hold them,”Hennessey said.“And we did.”

Until Cirame sealed Lake Forest’s triumph with his touchdown.

“We just missed a tackle,” Hennessey said. “Everybody’s coming in, blitzing and trying to do something, and one missed tackle can open up a big hole.

That’s exactly what happened.”

Despite being eliminated from the postseason, Notre Dame enjoyed its best campaign since 1997—a year the Dons also advanced to the quarterfinals.

“It’s a great honor, especially as a senior,” Betancourt said.“Last year we had a tough first-round loss but we were determined to get far this time. We were determined to get a run.This is a great feeling.”

“It’s hard to figure when you start back in January where it’s going to go, but we did fine with the seniors and we knew we had some skilled juniors,” Hennessey said.“They (the seniors) provided tremendous leadership and great commitment throughout. They drove this team. It’s a compliment to what they’re about and how they’ve grown and matured here at Notre Dame.” mike@buglenewspapers.com

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Scott, Zitkus to lead Wolves, Hawks downstate

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Maine South’s and Niles West’s girls swimming squads not only notched school record-shattering performances at Saturday’s Glenbrook South Sectional, but more important, several team members qualified for the state meet this weekend.

Juniors Edan Scott of Niles West and Jenna Zitkus of Maine South became three-time state qualifiers in individual events, while the Hawks also will be sending two relay teams downstate: the 200yard medley and 200 freestyle.

In the team standings,the Hawks placed seventh out of 13 clubs with 89 points, and the Wolves were right behind in eighth (67).

New Trier, the two-time defending state champion, ran away with the team championship (283.5 points).

NILES WEST The Wolves have a bona-fide star on their hands in Scott, who earned all-state honors in the

50 freestyle her freshman and sophomore years, and may very well be on to bigger and better things her third time around at state.

Scott became the first NilesWest girls swimmer in school history to win a sectional championship by taking the 100 freestyle in 52.07 seconds—a time that broke the school record she set last year in the event.

Scott also was third in the 50 freestyle, an event in which she’s earned all-state honors each of the past two seasons. She clocked in at 23.57, well below the state qualifying standard of 24.75 and a mark that established a new Niles West record (breaking her old record set two years ago).

Her time also was just 1/10th of a second from guaranteeing Scott automatic qualification as a high school all-American.

She likely would have won this race, too, save for the fact that New Trier’s Olivia Smoliga and Evan Swenson—the state champion and runner-up, See LEAD, page 14

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Maine South’s Jenna Zitkus qualified for the state meet in three events.

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FALLS Continued from page 11 trailed by only five points (2116).

Glenbard North threatened to pull away from the Hawks when Jackson’s 2-yard run with 25 seconds to go in the third quarter, followed by Murphy’s 2-point conversion, put the Panthers ahead 29-16.

Defensive back John Cerniglia got the ball back for the Hawks by picking off a Murphy pass near midfield with 8:01 remaining.

Alviti hooked up with Tony Buenrostro and Clay Burdelik on pass plays that put the Hawks at the Glenbard North 2-yard line.

Burdelik crossed the goal line from there, and the Hawks again found themselves within striking distance at 29-23.

“They had a lot of success on third down,” Inserra said. “Hats off to them, but we had a few mistakes on our part. When we

LEAD Continued from page 13 respectively, in 2011—happened to be competing in the same sectional (Smoliga and Swenson went 1-2 on Saturday).

“She did a lot of great things,” said Niles West coach Jason Macejak of Scott, who is seeded fourth in the 50 freestyle and seventh in the 100 going into the

were doing things right, they couldn’t make plays, including that interception. We gave them too many chances.”

Maine South had a shot at taking the lead after gaining possession at Glenbard North’s 40-yard line following a short punt. A penalty, then a sack of Alviti by the Panthers’Alex Smith, pushed the Hawks back. Alviti did complete a 14-yard pass to George Sajenko to regain a chunk of the lost yardage, but the Panthers stopped Maine South on a fourth-and-9 situation.

Murphy helped Glenbard North late in the game with an 11-yard gain on third-and-10 that enabled the Panthers to retain possession and run out the clock.

“We had the ball; we had the win,” Inserra said. “We had to come up with a few more stops.

We just didn’t execute when we needed to.”

Alviti, who led Maine South to the 2010 Class 8A championship as a sophomore, is just one of a plethora of seniors who’ve been state meet.“She looks to be there on Saturday (in the state finals) in two events, not just one.

The top 12 individuals in each event achieve all-state status. Scott placed fifth last November in the 50 and was 16th in the 100.

“She was absolutely pumped up (on Saturday) and I don’t see her backing down,” Macejak said.

“She’s too stubborn not to finish in the top 12 in those events.

Stubborn in a good way. She just refuses to get beat.”

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Alberto Rossi (23), Luke Durbin (35) and Noah Meyer (25) of Maine South team up to stop Glenbard North running back Justin Jackson..

instrumental in lifting the Hawks to a 21-2 record over the past two seasons, including 11-1 this fall.

The Hawks graduate their entire offensive line—Griffen Schaefer, Mike Rubino, Dan Poulos, Donny Nordstrom and Ball State recruit Pat Maloney— along with playmakers such as Cerniglia, Sajenko, Frank Perrone,

Daly Guzaldo, Mike Bosco, Anthony Mitchell, John Hader, Noah Meyer, Nate Gruber, Zach Hinkamp and John Solari.

Lineman Kevin Kohler, another graduating senior, reflected on the efforts of his classmates afterward.

“We’ve been together since freshman year,” Kohler said.

“They’re some of my best friends.

I just feel bad for the kids that have put in so much effort like Chris Buscemi and Tom Hader, the guys that aren’t going to go on and play football next year.

“Pat (Maloney) and Matt (Alviti)… it’s just all the time you’ve spent with each other over the years and I can’t believe it’s over.”

Two Wolves relay teams set school records on Saturday, as well, even though neither was able to make the state cut. Scott teamed up with freshman Lauren Patt and sophomores Emma Helgeson and Abby Hegberg to place seventh in the 200 freestyle relay in a record 1:40.71 (the state qualifying time is 1:39.44).

Meanwhile, the same quartet also achieved a new school standard in the 400 freestyle relay—3:43.47—after placing eighth.The state cut is 3:37.56.

(sixth place in 58.69) and the 100 backstroke (seventh, 59:31), is eager to see how she’ll fare this weekend.

“This year I’m more prepared than any other year,” Zitkus said.“I know what’s coming and how to handle it. I know the atmosphere and I’m prepared to make myself keep up with them (other state competitors) and go really fast.”

Her coach, Don Kura, likes how Zitkus rose to occasion on Saturday, swimming in some tough heats during both events.

“She had some fast swimmers around her which was very helpful,” Kura said. “The telling thing for her is the state prelims on Friday, and she’ll be ready to

go. I’m really excited to see how she’s going to do. There’s a lot of competition in both events and a lot of great swimmers swimming those events.”

Zitkus will join teammates Hannah Ferstel (junior), Tyler Gooding and Maddy Coffey (both seniors) on the Hawks’ state-qualifying 200 medley relay team. The squad took seventh on Saturday in 1:50.16 and just made it under the state standard, but the time was enough to set a new school record by over two seconds.

Kura noted that the foursome overcame a mental hurdle by qualifying. It was disqualified at last year’s sectional meet.

“It’s one of those things where they were nervous and worried because they remember that stuff,” he said.“It was really exciting for them to set the school record that was very attainable, but for them to make the state cut was a bonus.”

The 200 freestyle relay team, consisting of Ferstel, Coffey, Gooding and senior Anne Pavlis, also established a new school record of 1:38.88 en route to finishing fifth and qualifying for state.

“I thought they did pretty well,” Kura said.“There are some things they kind of admitted afterwards that they could have done better, but there’s some excitement with what they might be able to do next week. They were in a tough and fast heat.”

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FOOTBALL Jack Beneventi, Benet 1,993 Matt Alviti, Maine South 1,541 Craig Slowik, JCA 1,403 Dan Nagode, Notre Dame 1,283 Ashton McCullough, Joliet West 907 Mike McGivern, Niles West 738 Kurt Palandech, Plainfield North 700 Jake Kotopka, Plainfield East 656 Tommy Galanopoulos, Niles West 619 Mike Zebold, Downers South 579 Alex Corey, Maine East 565 David Edwards, Downers North 486 Mike Smiles, Plainfield Central 470 Jake Bambule, Romeoville 384 Joe Carnagio, Minooka 382 Aaron Bailey, Bolingbrook 315 Rushing Chris James, Notre Dame 1,908 Jay Roberts, Plainfield North 1,120 Jordan Ellingwood, Plainfield Central 1,066 Ty Isaac, JCA 1,043 Porter Ontko, Benet 816 Michael Ivlow, JCA 808 Tyler Reitz, JCA 805 Brandon Salter, Downers North 802 Aaron Bailey, Bolingbrook 774 Kyle Leto, Downers North 765 Omar Stover, Bolingbrook 706 Christian Lopez, Maine East 702 Gabe Corey, Maine East 678 David Edwards, Downers North 654 Miguel Ford, Romeoville 578 Jordan Brown, Joliet West 552 Anthony Underwood, Niles West 538

Nick McTarnaghan, Benet Korey Rogers, Joliet West Nate Gunn, Minooka Matt Alviti, Maine South Gino Giarratano, Plainfield Central Kurt Palandech, Plainfield North Mike Kuzebski, Maine East Jake Kotopka, Plainfield East Max Brozovich, Minooka Javed Lukovic, Maine East Cullen Rompa, Plainfield East Tyler Erdmann, Plainfield Central Dan Nagode, Notre Dame Receiving Jack Euritt, Benet Billy Hirsch, Notre Dame Chris Tschida, JCA Jordan Jones, JCA Jack Toner, Benet Korey Rogers, Joliet West Andrew Milhulet, Niles West Jeremiah Jordan, Niles West Max Brozovich, Minooka Luke Stovall, Minooka Porter Ontko, Benet Richard Olekanma, Downers North Ty Isaac, JCA Adrian Simbulan, Plainfield East Mozell Hargrays, Plainfield East Mark Hammond, Romeoville John Solari, Maine South Jordan Brown, Joliet West Brock Thoms, Plainfield North Nick Surges, Benet Nick Johnson, Niles West Kameron Hargrove, Joliet West Duvane Goodlow, Plainfield Central Total TD Chris James, Notre Dame

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Ty Isaac, JCA Porter Ontko, Benet Michael Ivlow, JCA Tyler Reitz, JCA Jay Roberts, Plainfield North Jordan Ellingwood, Plainfield Central Aaron Bailey, Bolingbrook Jack Euritt, Benet Matt Alviti, Maine South Omar Stover, Bolingbrook Jordan Brown, Joliet West David Edwards, Downers North Gino Giarratano, Plainfield Central Korey Rogers, Joliet West Kyle Leto, Downers North Billy Hirsch, Notre Dame Andrew Milhulet, Niles West Tommy Galanopoulos, Niles West Nick McTarnaghan, Benet Brandon Salter, Downers North Jake Glotzer, Niles West Trent Cavin, Plainfield North Kurt Palandech, Plainfield North Andrew Milhulet, Niles West Brennan Rompa, Plainfield East

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VOLLEYBALL ACES Tessa Griparis, Minooka Kasey Schumacher, Minooka Kat Freebern, Plainfield East Julia Shemaitis, JCA Natalie Yard, Minooka Katie Dugan, Lockport Emily Malone, Joliet Central Krissa Gearring, Bolingbrook Melanie Vujovich, Niles West

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Kayleigh Harper, Plainfield South Felicia Phan, Niles West Marisa Markus, Bolingbrook Morgan Reardon, JCA Aubrey Ficek, Lockport Elizabeth Hyland, Plainfield Central Skyler Day, Minooka Mallory Mangun, JCA Molly Kleppin, Niles West Britney Lange, Joliet Central Justine Bunn, Plainfield East Erin Eulitz, Plainfield Central Katie Brick, Joliet West T’ara Austin, Joliet Central MacKensi Welsh, Plainfield East Katie Tabisz, Lockport Alyssa O’Boyle, Plainfield South Assists Hannah Kaminsky, Benet Mallory Mangun, JCA Kate Federico, Plainfield North Emily Malone, Joliet Central Katie Brick, Joliet West Marisa Markus, Bolingbrook Felicia Phan, Niles West Katie Tabisz, Lockport Hannah Evatt, Plainfield Central Kayla Pfeiffer, Lockport Allison Bowbin, Plainfield East Molly Morello, Niles West Kelli Holstine, Minooka Blocks Katelyn Seeman, JCA Mallory Mangun, JCA Morgan Reardon, JCA Angela Vera, JCA Jane Obradovich, Plainfield Central Justine Bunn, Plainfield East Lauren Truvillion, Plainfield South

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Laura Kirkorian, Niles West Claire Hotchkin, Plainfield Central Tessa Griparis, Minooka Elizabeth Hyland, Plainfield Central T’ara Austin, Joliet Central Rachael Fara, Benet Shannon Hagen, Plainfield Central Jalyn Vertin, Joliet West Jessica Karalow, Minooka Digs Katie Dugan, Lockport Molly Kleppin, Niles West Sheila Doyle, Benet Kasey Schumacher, Minooka Sarah Adler, JCA Gaby Bejma, Plainfield East Aubrey Ficek, Lockport Morgan Reardon, JCA Dakota Santore, Plainfield North Kelsey Frain, Joliet Central Olivia Rusek, Niles West Julia Shemaitis, JCA T’ara Austin, Joliet Central Dana Nowaczyk, JCA Mallory Mangun, JCA Erin Eulitz, Plainfield Central Ciara Hill, Bolingbrook Taylor Hollow, Joliet West Krissa Gearring, Bolingbrook Kills Morgan Reardon, JCA Cara Mattaliano, Benet T’ara Austin, Joliet Central Olivia Rusek, Niles West Ciara Hill, Bolingbrook Skyler Day, Minooka Elizabeth Hyland, Plainfield Central Katherine Mahlke, Downers North Brittany Pavich, Benet

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Benet wins on game’s final play

By Matt Le Cren Contributing writer

Less than six miles separate Benet and Downers Grove North, but the two schools had never met on the football field until Saturday.

They were separated by mere inches in a Class 7A state quarterfinal at Carstens Field in Downers Grove. That was the margin between the foot of Benet receiver Jack Toner and the back of the end zone when Toler came down with the gamewinning touchdown catch as time expired.

The five-yard pass from sophomore quarterback Jack Beneventi to Toner gave Benet a thrilling 26-24 victory and its first state semifinal berth since 1984.

The Redwings (11-1), which tied the school record for wins, will host Lincoln-Way East (12-0) at Benedictine University.

“That was my first time in an ending like that,” Beneventi said.

“It was just crazy with how loud it got and Jack Toner made a great play. I threw the ball a little high and for a second my heart dropped, but he just had his arms all the way out, got his feet in and made a great catch.”

For a minute, there was confusion as no official signaled touchdown and many in the announced crowd of 4,875 assumed Toner was out of bounds, but he knew he got one foot down.

“I knew I had to catch it otherwise my high school career would be over,” said Toner, who made three of his four receptions on the final drive.“I looked down for the line. The defender was in front of me so Jack put it where he couldn’t get it and I could.”

The decisive play started with just three seconds remaining after Beneventi stopped the clock by spiking the ball after keeping Benet’s hopes alive with a 13-yard pass to Toner on fourth-and-five.

The Trojans defended it well but Beneventi threaded the needle.

“It was a slant,”Toner said.“I got jammed by that corner – he did a pretty good job – and I kind of just

slipped behind him. Beneventi rolled out and saw me in the back of the end zone, he threw it up and I went up and got it.”

As the Redwings stormed the field, the host Trojans (7-5) stood in stunned silence as their improbable playoff run came to an excruciating end.

“That last three seconds I’m going to remember for the rest of my life,” Downers North junior defensive lineman Vontae Diggs said. “That ball was put on the money, but if you ask any of us we’ll tell you he was out of bounds. It looked like he was out of bounds but the ref called him in and we can’t take anything back.”

It was Diggs who sparked an amazing rally by the Trojans, who trailed 20-7 after three quarters. First, Diggs blocked a punt and returned it 15 yards for a touchdown with 22 seconds gone in the fourth quarter.

Three plays later, he recovered a fumble at the Benet 37, which set up Brandon Salter’s 24-yard touchdown run that put Downers North ahead 21-20 with 7:39 left.

Kendrick Schultz then recovered a fumble at the Benet 26 on the ensuing kickoff, leading to a 30yard field goal by Gareth Jones that extended the lead to 24-20.

Things looked rosy for North when the Redwings turned the ball over on downs at the Trojans 36 with 1:48 remaining.The hosts needed only a first down to run out the clock, but Benet’s defense forced a punt and the visitors took over at their own 35 with 1:24 to go.

Beneventi, who completed 25 of 46 passes for 236 yards, two touchdowns and an interception, calmly drove his team 65 yards for a score, just as he had at the end of the first half, when he tossed a 14-yard TD pass to Nick McTarnaghan with 25 seconds left and a 20-7 cushion.

“I wasn’t nervous, for some reason,” Beneventi said. “It was a weird feeling. With how loud the stadium was getting, you felt all the support. We have great players out there so there was no way for me to get nervous. I knew

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The Redwings’ Porter Ontko leans forward for extra yardage while being brought down by Downers North’s Michael Dashut (45) and Vontae Diggs (9).

everyone was going to make the plays out there.”

So did Toner, part of a senior class that has led Benet’s remarkable progress from last year’s 1-8 record.

“I had no doubt that we were going to score,” Toner said. “We made a few mistakes in a row and we could have given up. But our team is strong and we came back and we got the win.”

The Redwings needed some good fortune to do it. In addition to Toner’s last two catches, Joe Batina kept Benet’s hopes alive when he made a diving catch on a deflected pass for a 25-yard gain

of third-and-15 from midfield.

“It was a fun game to watch, probably, for the fans,” Downers North coach John Wander said.“I wish it would have gone the other way, but that’s the way things go in life. [The last] three seconds I wish we had back, but you can’t get them back. We should have gotten that first down and we wouldn’t have had that problem.”

The loss ended a turnaround season for the Trojans, who were 2-7 in 2011 but stunned unbeaten Batavia and upset Thornton on the road to reach the quarterfinals.

“I thought it was a great year for us,” said North sophomore

quarterback David Edwards, who rushed for 54 yards and a two-yard touchdown. “We fought extremely hard and they just made a play at the end. All my teammates are great. I love each and every one of them.

“We gave our best effort each and every game and each and every practice and I’m extremely grateful for that.”

Wander was grateful for his squad’s efforts.

“I can’t fault my young men at all,”Wander said.“Their work ethic, their practice habits, everything they did is first class and I think they went out in a first-class way.”

PLAYER OF THE WEEK Nominees

Last week’s results

Zach Rezin, JCA GW tackle on 2-point attempt Jack Beneventi, Benet 25-46 pass, 236 yards, 2 TDs Ty Isaac, JCA 20 carries, 180 yards, TD Jack Toner, Benet GW TD catch as time expired Go to buglenewspapers.com to vote for your winner!

Porter Ontko Benet

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Ty Isaac JCA

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Aaron Bailey Bolingbrook

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Herb Betancourt Notre Dame

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Getting what you want at work Q. I notice there are two schools of thought about getting ahead at work: the altruistic (if you help others, you’ll get good things) and the aggressive (go ahead and run people over if it gets you what you want).

Neither of these approaches seem right to me. Is there any other alternative?

A. Yes, the third alternative is to recognize that the workplace is big enough for both you and the other person to win.

From the first minute you speak to a customer, coworker or boss, learn to listen to their agenda (what they want).

Sometimes you’ll hear an emotional agenda - for example, they want to be respected.

Sometimes you’ll hear a logistical agenda, such as that they want to learn a software program.

Most of us are so busy thinking about what we want

or need that the needs of anyone else are relatively invisible.

Any good negotiator will tell you that if you want to have influence with other people, you must appeal to their agenda.

After listening to discover what the other party wants emotionally or logistically, you must come up with a plan on how you can help make that agenda happen. When you speak to the other person, you must start by making clear that you can see what they probably want and you can be their ally.

Ironically, the easiest part of a workplace negotiation is to tell the other party what you want. But if you skip the first two parts, where you really

Not ready to combine finances Dear Dave, I recently got engaged.

Is it okay for us to go ahead and combine finances and start working on a budget before we get married?

on budgets for the future and goals for your lives. We’re talking about full disclosure to make this happen. She knows all about your income and debts, and you know about hers too.You guys need to have some serious discussions about saving, spending and debt, and get on the same page with your finances before the big day.

But no, my advice is that you Adam

Dear Adam, No, it is not okay to combine finances with anyone to whom you’re not married.And by “okay,” I mean wise. I’m happy that you’ve found love, but all kinds of things can happen before the rings are slipped onto your fingers.

I’m not wishing bad things on you, but what if you spend time paying off her debt, or vice versa, and then the relationship doesn’t work out? Bringing finances into that kind of situation is just asking for trouble. You do not want to go there!

Now, all this doesn’t mean that you can’t begin working together

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listen to the needs of another person and then offer a plan to help them, any need you have will fall on deaf ears.

We may have been given two ears and one mouth because having influence, power and authority in the workplace is more about deep listening than overwhelming your coworkers with a verbal onslaught.

To make matters worse, if your coworker listens to your needs first, he will probably decide you have no interest in his agenda. He’ll then make sure you don’t get what you want either.

The simple truth about workplace negotiation is that people at work are happy to see you get what you want ... but only if they are guaranteed you are also looking out for them.

You will notice in a long career that people who believe they can win through intimidation

are in the end brought down by the people they stepped upon on the way up. Unfortunately, the people who think they’ll win by having no needs and taking care of everyone else just get burned out, used and bitter.

In my column and my work, I am simply a fan of what works.

I’ll throw away philosophy or theory any day in favor of results. I prefer my clients and readers to do the same with my advice.Try running over people, and see how that works. Try sacrificing yourself consistently to help others. Now try hearing what others want, giving it to them, and then asking for what you want.

You’ll discover that when you leave people better than you found them, you’ll end up with a network of cheerleaders that will leave no stone unturned to see you succeed!

The last word(s) Q. I’d like to believe the most people will be nice if I’m nice to them. Do you think I’m being too idealistic?

A. Yes, most people will do what they perceive to be in their short-term self-interest, whether you are “nice” to them or not.

(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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week. Hold off on making crucial financial decisions and avoid disputes with loved ones.

Use powers of observation. Some people see more in a walk around the block than others see in a trip around the world. Avoid making financial decisions or commitments in the first half of the week to come.

Chill out. Decisions about love and relationships can wait a little longer. There could be a temporary period early this week when you think the worst of others or they may not reveal true feelings.

Develop dynamic ideas. You might not be able to persuade others in the early half of the week.

Keep notes and start putting them into motion late in the week to demonstrate clear leadership abilities.

Waiting is wise.

Gathering helpful information in advance will make it easier to choose optimum timing. Don’t accept or make promises in the first half of the week, as they may be difficult to honor.

Mull it over. In the first half of the week, seek advice from wiser and more experienced heads before you rush headlong into a new course of action. Expert guidance can prevent mistakes.

Intuitions can trip you up. When in retrograde, Mercury usually doesn’t cause real problems - but nevertheless you would be wise to watch paperwork and communications carefully during the first half of this week.

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yourself completely and leave nothing to chance.

Avoid romantic digressions in the first half of the week.

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National save for retirement week

By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Media Services

Happy National Save for Retirement Week! Retirement has become such a hot issue that the Senate passed a resolution “with the goal of increasing the retirement savings and personal financial literacy of all people in the United States.” To help further the Senate’s cause, this week’s column is devoted to outlining the steps you need to take to get your retirement plan on track.

What are the core components of every retirement plan?

- Determine how much money you spend. Whether you use a software program (Quicken), an app (Mint. com), a spreadsheet or an oldfashioned legal pad, it’s nearly impossible to build a retirement plan without determining how much money is coming in and going out these days.

- Pay down outstanding consumer debt. This includes credit cards, auto loans, etc., but not mortgage debt.

- Establish an emergency

cash (or cash equivalent) reserve fund of 6-12 months of expenses (1-2 years if you are in, or within two years, of retirement).

- Crunch your retirement numbers. Use an online retirement calculator like EBRI’s Choose to Save Ballpark E$timate (www.choosetosave. org/ballpark/) to determine where you currently stand.

To be conservative, use 4 to 4.5 percent for an inflation assumption; a 4-6 percent rate of investment return; for life expectancy, use 95 if you are younger than 50, and use 90 if you are over 50 (for a more precise estimate, go to www. livingto100.com and use their Life Expectancy Calculator).

You can also go to the Social Security estimator at http://ssa. gov/estimator/ to review your future benefit.

With those steps completed, let’s break down the next steps by age.

Under 25: About two-thirds of those who earned bachelor’s degrees last year graduated with student loan debt, and

of those, the average amount of debt is about $26,500. With that burden, combined with a tough job market, it’s hard to help young workers focus on retirement. If you are fortunate enough to have a job, now is the time to begin the habit of saving for retirement. The goal is to contribute an amount that will allow you to qualify for your employer’s match into its retirement plan. For many, this will be 6 percent of salary.

Ages 25-40: Those college years are fading fast and now it’s time to increase retirement contributions to at least 10 percent of income. There will always be competing goals during these years, like saving for a house down payment or putting away college money for your kids, but these should occur after your own retirement contribution, or at least simultaneously, if you can afford to do so. Securing your own financial future is paramount during these years.

Ages 40-55: Hopefully, you are entering your prime earning years, which means that your

retirement contributions should be increasing to 15 percent or more. The contribution limit for 401(k) plans will increase by $500 to $17,500 next year, and if you are 50 or over, the catch-up contribution level is $5,500.

Ages 55-70: Retirement is just around the corner, so you may need to begin adjusting your asset allocation to reduce risk. The sooner you need your money, the less risk you should be taking. You may also need to consider purchasing long-termcare insurance to protect your retirement assets.

Over 70: It’s time to reap the benefits of all that hard work!

In addition to the stream of income from Social Security or pension, you will begin tapping your retirement funds.

How much can you safely withdraw from your portfolio without draining it too soon?

This is called the “withdrawal rate,” and it generally should be no more than 4 percent of your total portfolio value, not including your emergency reserve fund. Four percent

is not a hard and fast rule: If you are retiring earlier than age 65, use a 3.5 percent rate.

That means if your retirement funds total $500,000, you could safely withdraw $20,000 to supplement your other streams of income.

Once you reach age 70 1/2, IRS rules require you to withdraw at least a certain minimum amount from your Traditional IRAs and workplace retirement plans each year. This is referred to as your required minimum distribution (RMD).

You can calculate your RMD with a calculator like http:// apps.finra.or g/calcs/1/r md or you can ask your CPA or investment adviser to guide you.

(Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Editor-atLarge 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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Niles Senior Center November/December Naturally Active All programs require advanced registration.

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 – Thursdays - 9:30-11:30AM This dynamic, refreshing class is led by long time leader of this program, Arlene Golub. This group is filled with folks from all walks of life, retired or not, who want to keep abreast of a broad spectrum of what is occurring locally and worldwide. Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued.

Please call the NSC at 847-5888420 for more information.

AARP Driver’s Safety Program This program is the nation’s first and largest resfresher course for drivers age 50 and over. It has helped millions of drivers remain safe on today’s roads. NOTE: This class is for 8 hours spread over 2 days.

Both days are REQUIRED to receive certification.

AARP graduates may get an insurance discount. Tuesdays, November 6 & 13, 12:00-4:00pm. $12 AARP members/$14 non-members.

Pre-registration required.

Chat with the Chiefs In keeping with the community outreach philosophy, Police Chief Dean Strzelecki and Fire Chief Steve Borkowski, invite all residents and visitors, to join them for a Chat with the Chiefs.

Don’t miss the opportunity to learn, discuss, be heard, or just chat. Bring all questions and issues with you. Tuesday, November 13, 2:00pm, FREE Grandmas Garden Luncheon Presented by: Susie Stone, Lurvey’s Garden Center. Susie will be here to teach us the different flowers and plants that you can buy throughout

the year and how to maintain & care for them. Following her presentation, enjoy a chicken Caesar salad, roll and dessert.

Wednesday, November 14, 10:00am-12:00pm. $6M/$9NM Line Dance Join others who love to dance, no partner needed.

Enjoy easy-to-learn advanced dance patterns in Country, Ballroom, Top 40, Latin, Swing, and more!

Studies show group or line dancing is beneficial in aiding memory, balance, cardiovascular, and overall well-being. Enjoy line dance, fitness, & friendship.

November 13-December 4, 1:002:00pm. $10M/$15NM. Thanksgiving Day Celebration Family far away?

If so, please join us for our annual Thanksgiving Day Celebration.

A traditional meal featuring turkey and all the fixings will be served. Thursday, November 22, 11:30am-3:00pm. Reservations required by Thursday, November 15. FREE, but food or monetary donations to the Niles Family Service Food Pantry are requested.

Horseshoe Casino Trip, Hammond, Indiana. $25M/$30NM, Price includes transportation, lunch buffet, and $10 play. Wednesday, November 28, 7:30am-4:00pm.

Supermarket Bingo & Lunch Join us for an afternoon of food, fun and Bingo. Entrance fee: fresh, new grocery store items due as you check in and WALK IN to play (to ensure freshness). If we have left over goods, they will go to the Niles food pantry. Lunch includes a croissant sandwich, chips and dessert. Wednesday, December 19, 12:00-2:00pm. $4/$6NM. A Noon-Year Celebration Join us as we celebrate the beginning of the New Year with an elegant lunch including salad, chicken parmesan, vesuvio potatoes, steamed vegetables and dessert. Entertainment will be followed by Chicago’s own Peter Oprisko, and his 4 piece band, a premiere interpreter of treasured traditional adult Pop, Jass, and Tin Pan Alley standards.

We will end the afternoon with a traditional New Years champagne toast.

Thursday, January 3, 12:00-2:30pm $15M/$20NM. Holiday Greeting Cards for

Homebound Ho, Ho, Ho! We have it on very good authority that Santa (being a senior himself) hangs out at the NSC very regularly. In fact, he has enlisted the help of the NSC staff to collect his letters from the seniors in Niles who may be unable to go out (to the mall to see him), so that he may send them a card of holiday wishes!!

If you are or know of a homebound Niles senior who would like to receive a nondenominational holiday card from the jolly ol’ fat man himself, please call the NSC at 847-5888420 or stop by to let us know the name and address of the person. Due to Santa’s busy schedule, we need to the names and addresses received no later than 5 pm Friday, December 7th.

Got the Dot? – It Could Save Your Life!

Assist first responders with the information they need.

Become part of the Illinois Dot Program.

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

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

Annual Holiday Party presented by Men’s Club.

Join us at the White Eagle, 6839 Milwaukee, Niles as we kick off the Holiday Season with a spectacular afternoon of dining and entertainment.

Lunch will feature a delicious family-style meal followed by the music of the Brighton Park Connection. The afternoon will include both table raffles and door prizes. There is reserved seating for this event so be sure to pick up your table reservation form. Everyone should fill out a form even if you are coming alone. No more than ten people can be seated at a table. Friday, December 7, 11:15am-3:00pm, $30M/$35NM. Dreidel Tournament & Hanukkah Party We’ve added a very special treat this year – live music.

The day begins with a rousing dreidel tournament with prizes, followed by a delicious lunch,

Obituary John Marzec John Marzec, Age 61, devoted son of Dorothy and Jules Marzec. Loving brother of Carol and Sue Baker. Fond uncle of David, Marie and Alyson Baker. Visitation was Tuesday Nov.6 at 9:30 a.m.at St. John Brebeuf Church 8307 N. Harlem Ave. Niles, IL. Funeral

and wrapping it all up will be the Jeff and Janis Duo, singing your favorite Hanukkah songs as well as some classic and contemporary holiday songs.

Tuesday, December 11, 10:30am1:30pm, $12M/$17NM. Holiday Brunch Holiday season is in full swing, and we would like you to join us for an exquisite brunch and a special performance

by Maureen Christine singing your favorite holiday classics.

Monday, December 17, 9:0011:00am, $9M/$12NM. A Noon-Year Celebration Join us as we celebrate the beginning of the New Year with an elegant lunch including salad, chicken parmesan, vesuvio potatoes, steamed vegetables and dessert. Entertainment will be followed by Chicago’s own Peter Oprisko, and his 4 piece band, a premiere interpreter of treasured traditional adult Pop, Jass, and Tin Pan Alley standards.

We will end the afternoon with a traditional New Years champagne toast.

Thursday, January 3, 12:00-2:30pm $15M/$20NM.

North Shore Senior Center Jim Kendros presents….

Mancini the Pianist Monday, November 19, 2012 from 1-2:30 p.m.

We all know that Henry Mancini was a brilliant composer and arranger. But did you know he was also a first-rate pianist? Experience Mancini as perhaps you’ve never experienced him before Monday November 19, 2012 from 1-2:30 p.m. . Great originals will be highlighted along with block-buster arrangements of other composers, all featuring the magical piano style of Henry

Mass at 10 a.m. Interment was at St. Joseph Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers Donations to St. John Brebeuf School Program will be appreciated.

Funeral arrangements by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home.

For more information, call 847-966-7302 or visit www. skajafuneralhomes.com

Mancini! Fees are $8 member; $10 non-member. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Our Love is Here To Stay: A Laura Freeman Concert Tuesday, November 20, 2012 1-3 p.m.

This year marks the 75th Anniversary of George Gershwin’s death. What better way to mark his life than with a loving tribute to his long-lasting career? This program looks at some of Gershwin’s biggest hits including “Summertime,” “You Can’t Take That Away From Me,” “But Not for Me,” “Embraceable You,” and many more! Fees are $9 member; $11 non-member.

This Tuesday, November 20, 2012 1-3 p.m. concert is sponsored

by CJE SeniorLife. A reception will follow. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

DNA Testing: Solving History’s Mysteries Tuesday, December 4, 2012 from 1 – 2 p.m.

Did Jesse James survive assassination and die of old age?

Have the remains of a worldchanging astronomer been lost to history? Is there a lost tribe of Israel living in South Africa?

Has a famous MIA serviceman missing for 50 years finally been identified? History detectives and DNA testing provide surprising answers on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 from 1 – 2 p.m. Fees are $8 member; $10 non-member. To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847.470.5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lunch & Bingo!

Wednesdays, from 10 a.m to 12:30 p.m.

Enjoy an exciting game of Bingo, a tasty lunch and great company!

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SENIOR Continued from page 20 followed at 11:30am by lunch catered by a different local restaurant each week. Come early for coffee and conversation!

Registration required (so we can order your food). Fee includes lunch. Bingo cards $.50 each.

Watch the bulletin board for the menu! Please note, no Lunch and Bingo on November 21.

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

Volunteer Drivers Needed!

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

Park Ridge Senior Center Tai Chi for Health: Balance, Posture, Pain, & Arthritis begins an hour earlier, 1:30, Fridays from September to November 30. This class will increase flexibility, muscle strength, heart and lung activity, posture and help prevent falls in this low impact approach to fitness. The class can be done standing or modified to a chair, practicing at your own pace.

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

If bridge is of interest there are several opportunities to enjoy the game. Groups meet on Friday mornings, Sunday afternoons, and Couple’s Bridge meets the first Thursday of the month. Call the Center at 847692-3597 for more information or to be put in tough with one of the group moderators.

Membership dues for the 2012-2013 year are being accepted. The dues are: single - $45 resident/$63 non-resident and a Couple (must reside in the same household) $68 resident/$97 non-resident. And attention to current members … bring in a new member and

receive a $5 gift card !!!! Ask the front desk for more details.

Jo Buck continues her exercise classes at 9 am and 10:30 am Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This class covers a variety of movements including stretching, strength training and floor exercise. Give it a try!!!

The first class is free. After that it is $2 each time you come Following are number of ongoing activities at the Center: Woodcarvers meet Thursdays at 9am…a FREE activity: Gamers, 1-4:30pm on Fridays play dominos, hand and foot, scrabble for rummikube … also FREE. Ceramics students meet Mondays and Tuesdays from 9:30am to noon and work on projects of their choice. There is a charge of only $7 per class.

Pinochle players meet the second Monday, Third Thursday and every Saturday of the month at 1pm. Table tennis players start play at 1pm, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. All abilities are welcome for this free activity.

Bocce ball players gather just north of the Center at 10am Wednesday mornings.

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

The holiday parties at the Park Ridge Senior Center have

been scheduled already. The Center’s annual holiday party is scheduled to begin at 12:30 pm on Friday, December 7. This year the party will be held at the Snuggery in Edison Park, 6733 N. Olmstead, Chicago. The menu includes bruschetta, breadsticks with garlic butter, Caesar salad, penne with marinara, chicken limone, and Italian sausage and roasted peppers. There will be a raffle and the winner of the handmade quilt will be made.

Cost is $28 for members and $35 for non-members. There will be a very special guest you will not want to miss.

The Men’s Club holiday party takes place beginning at 12:30pm on Tuesday, December 11. A delicious lunch will be provided by Inglenook.

Entertainment will include the Chorus and the Uketones.

Members would pay only $15 and non-members $17.

The regular monthly luncheon will be Monday, December 17. Doors open at 12:30pm.

The luncheon menu consists of herb roasted chicken, rice pilaf, tossed salad and dessert.

Entertainment will be provided by a premiere interpreter of treasured traditional adult pop, jazz, and holiday classics, Chicago-based Peter Oprisko.

Broken Bone? It Could be Osteoporosis (StatePoint) Not all broken bones are just an “accident.” If slips, trips or falls lead to a bone fracture, it could be a symptom of something much more serious: osteoporosis, a disease that weakens bones. If left untreated, over time, the situation could get worse, potentially leading to more fractures, chronic pain, or even disability or early death.

Meet Jeanie Joas, an active woman in her 50s, who walks five miles at a time with weights, does yoga, spinning and hikes recreationally, while supplementing these activities

with a healthy, calcium-rich diet.

What she thought were two unrelated accidents three years ago -- breaking her wrist while hiking and later fracturing a bone in her foot skiing -- turned out to be osteoporosis. Given her age, these fractures should have been a red flag for her doctors, but there was no recognition of the greater issue.

Then two years ago, Joas had a regularly-scheduled bone density test that indicated rapid, significant bone loss.

If her osteoporosis had been detected earlier, treatment could

have started sooner and her second fracture may have been prevented.

Sound familiar? Unfortunately, Joas is not unique. Worldwide, one in two women and one in five men over age 50 will suffer a fragility fracture, and in the United States, 2 million broken bones occur annually (5,500 every day) due to osteoporosis -- as people with osteoporosis may experience a fracture even from slight bumps or a fall from standing height in the course of daily activities.

Here are steps you can take to become your own advocate when it comes to long-term bone health: • Osteoporosis is often referred to as a “silent disease” because it has no signs or symptoms until a fracture occurs. Break the silence. Talk to your doctor about bone mineral density testing and fracture risk assessment. To determine if you have any personal risk factors (in See OSTEOPOROSIS, page 22

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Cost to members will be $16 and $20 for non-members.

The Women’s Club Holiday Party starts at 12:30 on Wednesday, December 12 at Chambers Seafood Grill & Chop House in Niles. The menu is your choice of ribs and shrimp or chicken marsala. Heather Braoudakis will entertain with wonderful classics like White Christmas, Silent Night, Winter Wonderland and more. Members pay $25 and non-members$30.

Take time to workout before that turkey dinner. From 8-9am on November 22 come to the Community Center for the Jo Herzog Memorial Thanksgiving Day Family Exercise class.

Admission is non-perishable food items for the Maine Township Food Pantry.

After all the parties, consider exercising with Jo Buck on Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 9am or 10:30am to work off those extra calories. It costs only $2 per class for members as well as non-members.

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

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don’t leave the clinic or hospital without a screening.

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• IOF’s report and subsequent global World Osteoporosis Day campaign, with participation from more than 90 countries, is intended to educate physicians and patients about the importance of testing and treatment to prevent future fractures, thereby reducing healthcare costs in the process. Get informed by reading the report at www. worldosteoporosisday.org.

addition to getting screened by your doctor) take the risk test at www.iofbonehealth.org.

• In conjunction with the World Osteoporosis Day campaign, a recent report by the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF), ‘Capture the Fracture – A Global Campaign to Break the Fragility Fracture Cycle’, reveals approximately 80 percent of patients treated in clinics or hospitals following a fracture are not screened for osteoporosis or risk of future falls. People with a previous osteoporotic fracture are twice as likely to suffer a second. If you’re over 50 and experience a fracture, especially at the wrist, upper arm, pelvis, hip or spine,

DAVE SAYS Continued from page 17 each pay your own bills until after you’re married. Once that happens, there’s no “yours” and “mine” anymore. It all becomes “ours.”

—Dave

Can I self-insure long term?

Dear Dave, I just turned 57 and have been researching long-term care policies. Is there a point where you can self-insure for long-term care needs without a policy?

Peter Dear Peter, Mathematically, I’d say you could safely self-insure if you have the resources available to support your care in a nursing home or other facility for 25 years. Of course, if you’re married you have to think about your spouse and make sure she has enough to live on comfortably

• Slips and falls are a common cause of fractures. Have your eyes checked regularly, ensure your floors are clutter-free and avoid outdoor excursions when the weather outside is frightful.

By investing in bone health, you can prevent painful fractures and bigger problems down the line.

at the same time. That’s a lot of money. In my mind, it’s a large enough bill that it makes sense to transfer the risk to a long-term care insurance policy.

The simple truth is most people won’t have enough money to self-insure for that kind of thing when the time comes.

If you have $20 million liquid sitting around, then you could easily set aside $2 to $3 million for long-term care and still be in great shape. But I advise virtually everyone to have good, longterm care coverage in place by age 60. For many folks, it can make the difference between living with dignity and having to depend on the government. And that’s not something I ever want to do for anything—especially not my healthcare!

—Dave * Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 5 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations. Follow Dave on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

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Five tips to boost retirement readiness (StatePoint) In challenging financial times, it can be difficult to pay bills today, let alone save for the future. In fact, a recent survey conducted by Lincoln Financial Group found that 72 percent of Americans say that the state of the economy is making it challenging for them to stay on track with their retirement savings.

“With everything that Americans have on their minds today, the economy can weigh heavily on retirement savings decisions,” says Chuck Cornelio, president of Retirement Plan Services at Lincoln Financial Group.“But it’s important not to take a break from saving.”

Even if you are already enrolled in your employer-sponsored retirement plan, like a 401(k) or 403(b), there are steps you can take to help better prepare you for retirement.

Here are five tips to help you get you started.

• Enroll in your employer sponsored retirement plan: Participating in your employersponsored retirement plan

reduces your taxable income today, while helping to build retirement savings for tomorrow. If you don’t know how to get started, contact your benefits administrator or human resources department to help you enroll.

• Consolidate assets: Consolidating your retirement assets into one account helps to simplify the savings and income planning process and can help your money grow over time.

• Schedule a retirement plan check-up: Make it a habit to schedule an annual plan checkup just as you would your health exam. An annual meeting with a financial professional will help you stay on track of goals.

• Resist the temptation to borrow against your retirement plan: While the best plans can be impacted by unexpected events, avoid borrowing against your retirement plan savings.

When you do that, you may miss out on potential returns when the market recovers. All the

time you spend paying back the loan is time you’re not making contributions, missing out on the ability for your money to grow.

• Increase contributions with income boosts: Whenever you receive extra cash from a tax refund, a bonus, a salary increase or some other pleasant surprise, consider increasing your retirement plan contributions.

Even increasing by a percentage or two can make a big difference in the long run. When you hit the maximum contribution level in your employer-sponsored retirement plan, a financial advisor can help you find the right place to invest additional savings.

Although retirement may seem far off when you are in the middle of your working years, getting on track early and saving steadily can help you fund the lifestyle you want to live in your retirement years.

For more information, visit www.lincolnfinancial.com.

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