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COOK COUNTY FOREST PRESERVE
Celebrate public lands with Party for the Preserves Party for the Preserves events on Saturdays, September 21 and 28 Throughout Cook County, residents and visitors can enjoy nearly 70,000 acres of wild and wonderful in the Forest Preserves of Cook County. These public lands are available for numerous activities including hiking, biking, fishing and camping. In honor of National Public Lands Day, the Forest Preserves will be hosting two weekend Party for the Preserves events on Saturdays, September 21 and 28, At Camp Bullfrog Lake and Deer Grove Forest Preserves.
noeing with Wilderness Inquiry, bike clinics with REI, bike rides with CAMBr, stargazing with University of Chicago, nature play with Chicago Botanic Gardens, lawn games and artmaking, beer samples from Imperial Oak Brewing, animal encounters with Sand Ridge Nature Center, guided hikes, Leave No Trace activities, live music, s’mores and more! Event is BYOB (glass is not permitted).
PARTY FOR THE PRESERVES: CAMP BULLFROG LAKE
Saturday, September 28 • 2-9 p.m. Deer Grove-East – W Dundee Rd, west of N Hicks Rd, near Palatine Celebrate National Public Lands Day at the County’s first forest preserve! Join in on numerous activities including conducting restoration work, archery, biking, nature play,
Saturday, September 21 • 3-9 p.m. Camp Bullfrog Lake – 9600 Wolf Rd, Willow Springs Join us for the kick-off to National Public Lands Week at Party for the Preserves. Activities will include ca-
PARTY FOR THE PRESERVES: DEER GROVE-EAST
creative re-use hammock making, live music, watercolor painting and more. Attendees can also enjoy food and drinks throughout afternoon and evening. Click here for a full schedule.
CLEANUP AND GIVE BACK TO NATURE Party for the Preserves events are scheduled on National CleanUp Day (Saturday, Sept 21) and National Public Lands Day (Saturday, Sept 28). During Party for the Preserves: Camp Bullfrog Lake on September 21, attendees can join in a shoreline cleanup around Bullfrog Lake. During Party for the Preserves: Deer Grove on September 28, attendees can participate in restoration activities including seed collecting from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at nearby Camp Reinberg. The first 30 people to register and volunteer during these events will receive a ticket for free food at that day’s Party for the Preserves celebration.
CELEBRATE PUBLIC LANDS BY PLANTING NATIVE SPECIES IN YOUR HOME GARDEN Looking for native perennials to plant this fall? We’re taking orders now through September 20 for a variety of beautiful native species. Orders must be picked up at Deer Grove-East during Party for the Preserves on Saturday, September 28. Questions? Contact Taylor Creek at nursery.service@ appliedeco.com or call 608-897-8641 x. 1033. Click here to download the PDF order form.
Forest Preserves Police Officers Complete Bike Patrol Training
In August, ten officers in the Forest Preserves of Cook County Police Department completed a 32-hour patrol bicycle operators course. The course, certified by the International Police Mountain Bike Association (IPMBA), covered subjects, patrol cycling tactics, cycling at night, bicycle maintenance and repairs, overcoming hazards and crashes, and emergency braking techniques. With nearly 70,000 acres of public lands, the Forest Preserves often conducts their patrol operations through alternative methods such a bicycles, ATVS, and utility vehicles. In the first six months of this year, police conducted more than 2,600 alternative patrols across the Forest Preserves.
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Morton Grove - Niles Water Commission receives the 2019 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award The Morton Grove - Niles Water Commission received the 2019 Outstanding Civil Engineering Achievement Award for a project ranging from $35M to $100M from the Illinois Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers. This prestigious honor is awarded annually to an engineering Project which best exemplifies new or innovative application of technology, resourcefulness in solving complex problems, and environmental, social, and
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economic sustainability. The Morton Grove- Niles Water Commission (“MGNWC”) was established in 2017 to provide Morton Grove and Niles with a long-term supply of top-quality Lake Michigan water at better and more stable prices than the rate charged by the City of Chicago. The MGNWC selected Evanston as its supplier because of the city’s 100 plus year track record of supplying safe high-quality Lake Michigan water to residents of Evanston, Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Des Plaines, Palatine, Skokie, and Wheeling. The MGNWC negotiated a 50year agreement with Evanston at an initial rate approximately 75% less than Chicago’s. Future rate increases were stabilized at approximately 2% a year. The MGNWC then designed and built new water-mains, pump stations and a water standpipe to deliver the water to both communities. Outdated infrastructure was replaced or rebuilt , including over 9.5 miles of new water mains, and over 10 miles of resurfaced streets in, Morton Grove, Niles and Skokie. The Project‘s $100 million cost were financed through low-
interest loans from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency and long-term bonds with a net interest rate of 2.8% payable over 30 years. General Village revenues will NOT be used to pay this debt. The loans will be paid by water customers as part of the water rate which is less than the Chicago rate.
September Chamber Luncheon Benefits Park Ridge Community Fund More than 80 supporters and agencies joined the Park Ridge Chamber as we hosted a luncheon to benefit the Park Ridge Community Fund on September 11. A three course dining experience, abundance of raffle prizes, and lovely ambiance of the Park Ridge Country Club all made for an unforgettable afternoon as each agency supported by the PRCF provided attendees with a few words of gratitude. Thank you to all who joined us in supporting this wonderful cause!
2019 Class of Youth Outdoor Ambassadors Are “the Next Generation of Advocates” Nearly 25 Cook County youth spent the summer learning how different career paths converge with nature and protecting the environment while shadowing Forest Preserves of Cook County employees during the 12-week paid summer internship program Youth Outdoor Ambassadors (YOA). The program, launched in 2014, introduces a diverse group of youth ages 16 through 21 to all the Forest Preserves offers while employing the interns in various FPCC departments, including law enforcement, programming and outreach, and permits. YOAs receive hands-on experience planning events, performing restoration work, and receiving mentorship from Forest Preserves staff. “The Youth Outdoor Ambassador program teaches young people to be the next generation of advocates and
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stewards for the Forest Preserves. By working in the Preserves, youth come to understand the importance of preserving and protecting our natural resources and the impact it has on their lives and future generations,” explains Credell Walls, FPCC community engagement analyst. According to the YOA class of 2019, some of the challenges interns faced included learning how to interact with peers and effectively communicate within different group dynamics; public speaking; time management; and overcoming fears of working with animals, spending extended time outdoors, and heights. Forest Preserve staff learn through the program, too: YOAs provide feedback on how to connect to teens. Lessons learned are showcased in a capstone Presentation of Learning demonstration, and each intern submits a written narrative about their experiences. The Forest Preserves uses the information presented by YOAs to help make decisions on recruiting more youth to interact with the Forest Preserves, plan new programs to engage more families and more.
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THROUGH SEPTEMBER (SUNDAYS) OSWEGO OSWEGO COUNTRY MARKET. 9 am-1 pm. every Sunday through September, downtown Oswego opens up for the Oswego Country Market. This fresh air market is the best place to shop each week for locally grown produce, fresh farm eggs, raw honey, delicious Wisconsin cheese, and fresh baked bread. While spending time downtown, stop to visit the many stores open during the Oswego Country Market. SEPTEMBER 5 CREST HILL FRANKENSTEIN: STEAMPUNK BROOCH. 6:30-7:45 p.m. White Oak Library Crest Hill Branch. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein inspired an entire genre of science fiction leading to the introduction of steam punk. Books like The Iron Assassin by Ed Greenwood, find inspiration from Frankenstein in a steampunk setting. Create a steampunk theme brooch using Frankenstein as the inspiration. Registration is required due to limited space. If you are not able to attend, please inform us 24 hours in advance so we can offer your spot to someone else. No shows may be waitlisted for future programs. SEPTEMBER 6-7 PARK RIDGE BACKYARD CAMPOUT. 5 p.m.-10 a.m. Wildwood Nature Center. Camp out with your family in the Park District’s backyard, outside at the Wildwood Nature Center. Enjoy a campfire dinner and s’mores on Friday night, as well as breakfast on Saturday morning. After dinner, say hello to the Wildwood critters, borrow a fishing pole and visit the pond, and enjoy a family friendly movie before turning in for the night. Participants are required to bring their own tents and bedding. Fee is per person. Registration deadline: August 31. ` SEPTEMBER 7 JOLIET ST PAUL THE APOSTLE CATHOLIC SCHOOL GIANTS 5K RUN/WALK. Race day registration starts at 7:30am and race starts at 9am. Come out to run/walk the beautiful neighborhoods of Joliet and support St. Paul the Apostle Catholic School! The race will start at St. Paul School then proceed through the neighborhoods of St. Paul and end back at the school. After race enjoy food, music and 50/50! The Bloody Mary’s are back! Cost: $7.00 and $5.00 a refill! This is a great event for families and all are welcome! SEPTEMBER 7 DOWNERS GROVE BBQ BOLT. 8 a.m. start time. McCollum Park. The health and safety of our participants, staff, volunteers and sponsors is of the highest importance. The National Weather Service has issued an Excessive Heat Warning through Saturday evening. This “dangerous zone” of heat and humidity will not provide safe conditions for participants -- no matter what precautions GeNeRAL MANAGeR Vice President - Advertising & Marketing AndREw SAMAAn 815-436-2431 ext. 104 andrew@buglenewspapers.com
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After an 0-2 start to the season, Maine South gets in the win column BY RYAN OSTRY Bugle Staff
@RyanOstry_BR18 rostry@buglenewspapers.com At Maine South, championships are the expectation. Since taking over the program in 2001, head coach David Inserra has won four championships the most recent coming in 2016. “I owe it all to the coaches,” Inserra said. “Whenever we have adversity, we try and grow from that and we will just keep coaching the boys and not letting them take a easy route out.” This year, the Hawks started 0-2 for just the fourth time under Inserra. In the three previous occasions, the Hawks went 7-0 the rest of the season, making the postseason every year. In the 2010-11 season after starting 0-2, Maine South defeated Mt. Carmel to win the Class 8A state title. “We don’t let our kids hang their heads,” Inserra said. “When you start off 0-2, it’s just about next game, next game and next game.” Trying to avoid a 0-3 start on the 2019 season, the Hawks got off to a shaky beginning, going down 6-0 on the first play from scrimmage at Fremd. A 74-yard touchdown pass put the Hawks down early, but then marched right back down the field 89 yards where senior Western Michigan commit Ryan Kilburg scored from a yard out. Not only have the Hawks started off 0-2 on the season, but also they had to compete with a quar-
terback who only had eight practices under his belt. Senior running back Dan Lazic took over quarterback duties just a week before the match up against the Vikings, due to an injury to junior quarterback Luke Leongas. To fill the void at running back, Kilburg is playing the position for the first time since sixth grade. “Those two are obviously very talented,” Inserra said. “And for them to come out and do this against a very good team with very little practice was special.” With Lazic rushing for 147 yards on 27 carries and Kilburg, who normally starts at receiver, rushing for 174 yards on 16 carries, the Hawks never trailed after the 6-0 start. After the 89-yard score by the Hawks, sophomore running back Michael Sajenko scored to put the Hawks up 14-6 at the end of the first quarter. The Vikings tied the game at 14-14 on a 1-yard touchdown run, but Kilburg again had an answer. A 67-yard scoring run put the Hawks up at halftime 21-14. “We don’t quit here,” Inserra said. “I’ve always tried to instill that into my team.” The Hawks opened the second half with a 10-play, 72-yard drive, capped off by a 4-yard touchdown run by Lazic. The Vikings eventually cut the lead to 28-21, but Sajenko scored on his second touchdown of the game on a 4-yard run in the fourth quarter to cap off the win.
Maine South got in the win column against Fremd after opening the season 0-2. From running the table in years past after the slow start, Inserra added that the next game mentality is something he and his staffed have always preached, but not
looking ahead or comparing the current season to past seasons. “Making sure the guys stay disciplined and only worrying about what we can control is the most
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important thing,” Inserra said. “2019 is a new season, so past years won’t help out what we’re currently trying to achieve this year.”
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The partnership, not the family, is the problem Statistics show the average family business lasts 60 years, while the average publicly-traded company lasts about 15 years DEAR DAVE, My two brothers-in-law and I have been thinking about going into business together as a side project in the real estate world. One of them is an architect and licensed general contractor, one has a successful painting business, and I’m a chief financial officer with a CPA background. Plus, I had a lot of construction experience as a young man. I know you’re not a big fan of business partnerships, but how do you feel about a family business like this?
DAN DEAR DAN,
Going into business with family isn’t my big concern here. I’ve said many times that partnerships are the only ships that won’t sail, and I’m a firm believer in that philosophy. I would encourage you guys to set up a situation where one of you is the owner, then figure out a plan where the other guys get paid off the bottom line — as if they were owners. Trust me, anything with three heads is going to end up being a monster at some point. Here’s the thing about family businesses — when everyone understands their role and has the best
I’d stay away from.
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interest of the company in mind, family businesses can be a lot more fun and more successful than nonfamily businesses. Statistics show the average family business lasts 60 years, while the average publiclytraded company lasts about 15 years. So, there’s nothing inherently wrong with the family part of the equation. It’s the partnership aspect
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Pritzker honors 9/11 victims, 1st responders on Patriot Day Proclamation directed flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset to honor the heroes of 9/11 Springfield, Ill. — Governor JB Pritzker honored the nearly 3,000 victims, first responders and members of the military on 18th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks with a proclamation recognizing today as Patriot Day in the state of Illinois and requiring flags to be flown at
“What I will always remember is how even in the face of immeasurable tragedy, the heroism and generosity of the American people shone through.” half-staff. “Eighteen years ago, our country faced the deadliest terrorist attack on our soil, and the victims of these abhorrent attacks live forever in our
collective consciousness,” said Governor JB Pritzker. “What I will always remember is how even in the face of immeasurable tragedy, the heroism and generosity of the American people shone through. Tens of thousands of fire fighters, police officers, members of our military, volunteers and neighbors came together to rebuild and to heal, knowing that America’s best days are ahead. So today, on Patriot Day, let us recommit to fighting against hate and standing stronger as one nation.” The proclamation directed flags to be flown at half-staff from sunrise to sunset to honor the heroes of 9/11.
We just helped move our son into a cheap, off-campus apartment a few blocks from where he is attending college. We signed the agreement, and are paying the rent, because he makes very good grades. Do you think renter’s insurance is a smart buy? It’s less than $12 a month, but the minimum coverage I can get is $15,000, and he probably has less than $1,000 worth of belongings there.
KEVIN DEAR KEVIN, I’d get renter’s insurance. My guess is it also comes with five or six figures in personal liability coverage, as well. That’s in case he’s out on the patio with his buddies, someone slips and
falls, and they decide to sue because daddy’s on the lease. In a case like this, because there’s so little to start with, it’s not theft or fire taking the contents of the apartment that you’re worried about. It’s the liability portion of the coverage that makes it worth every penny of what you’d be paying. That alone makes it worth $10 to $12 a month just to make sure a slip-and-fall doesn’t mess with your life.
DAVE Dave Ramsey is CEO of Ramsey Solutions. He has authored seven best-selling books, including The Total Money Makeover. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 16 million listeners each week on 600 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey. com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.
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