Niles 9-7-17 by Bugle, Sentinel & Enterprise Newspapers

SEPTEMBER 7, 2017 VOL. 61 ISSUE 49

Owls healthy and ready for 2017

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POLICE Niles Police Police chief unveils crime prevention action plan

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SCHOOLS Maine South Wall of Honor inductees announced

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FORUM Come To Order Donâ€™t let your car drive you to be crazy SEE PAGE 4

BUSINESS

Dave Says Husband needs plan for down time SEE PAGE 13

SPORTS SPOTLIGHT

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VILLAGE NEWS >> NILES

Police chief unveils crime prevention action plan Tigera is launching the Community Orientation Reaction Team BY IGOR STUDENKOV Bugle Staff @BugleNewspapers nweditor@buglenewspapers.com

Luis Tigera, who was appointed Niles Police Chief earlier this year, unveiled several initiatives designed to bolster community-police relations and improve the police department’s ability to prevent crime. He presented the plan at the Aug. 22 Village of Niles Board of Trustees meeting. Tigera told the officials that he created the plan on the behest of Mayor Andrew Przybylo, who asked him to review current police strategies. He came up with several strategies designed to strengthen his department’s relationships with residents and various civic institutions, increase police presence in various neighborhoods, improve transparency and tackle issues that impact residents and businesses. The police expect to implement them over the next few months. Tigera said that, to increase collaboration between NPD and the school districts that serve the village, he will be reinstating the School Resource Officer (SRO) program. It will be made up of one full-time officer who would work with the school districts and the students. The officer will also work with community organizations that address addiction and substance abuse issues, with the presentation giving Niles Family Services and Maine Community Youth Assistance Foundation, a Park Ridge based nonprofit that works to combat drug and alcohol abuse along Maine Township adolescents, as possible examples. As part of the effort to improve community-police interactions and make police more responsive to community issues, Tigera is launching the Community Orientation Reaction Team. Under this initiative, Niles will be divided into 16 beats, and each beat will be as-

LUIS TIGERA Niles Police Chief

signed two officers. The officers will be responsible for investigating and addressing issues that affect their beat. They will get support from NPD’s Crime Prevention Bureau. At the same time, Tigera is planning to ramp up community outreach in general by launching the Community Awareness Team. It won’t have any officers dedicated to it specifically – rather, it would involve regular officers stepping in as needed. The officers will take part in block parties and village events. The department will continue holding a Citizen Police Academy to give interested residents insight into the ins and outs of police work, and all residents will be able to talk to officers directly during Coffee with a Cop events. The department will also be increasing walking patrols and do mobile outreach. The idea, the presentation indicated, was to “provide resources to families by building relationships one neighborhood at a time, through police-resident contact.” To improve traffic safety, Tigera is creating the Traffic Safety Unit. While it will be enforcing all traffic laws, it will put special focus on trucks operating with unsafely, and distracted and impaired driving. It will also use traffic speed data and resident reports to identify unsafe intersections and put more focus there. To help the Niles business community, Tigera is creating the Theft Awareness Program. As he explained during the presentation, it’s a crime that tends to impact several businesses at once. In order to reduce the impact, he planned to use TAP to educate the business owners about theft prevention and SEE POLICE PAGE 5

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COMMUNITY >> MAINE SOUTH HIGH SCHOOL

Wall of Honor inductees announced Dr. Susan Lindquist and Dr. Ravi Salgia will be honored Sept. 21

Two new inductees to Maine South High School’s Wall of Honor - the late Dr. Susan Lindquist and Dr. Ravi Salgia, of Chicago - will be honored during a September 21 dinner at Cafe La Cave in Des Plaines. Both have been extraordinary contributors in the realm of science and human health. A molecular biologist, Lindquist was a pioneer in genetic science, fundamentally changing our understanding of such degenerative diseases as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s. A physician and researcher, Salgia’s work in lab and clinical settings has advanced the understanding of how tumors work and

what will stop them. Working at the University of Chicago and then the Whitehead Institute in Cambridge, Mass., Lindquist, who died in October 2016 at age 67, performed groundbreaking work in a process known as “protein folding,” or how proteins change shape during cell division. Abnormalities in this process can cause neurological disorders. The Genetics Society of America lauded her work as “paradigmshifting” when it awarded her its annual medal in 2008. A 1967 Maine South graduate, Lindquist referred to her research as “high-risk, high payoff. Some of my projects don’t work, but when they do work, they are pretty fabulous.” Lindquist’s career is all the more noteworthy because it was launched in an era when women in science research were few and far between. Lindquist said of her first faculty appointment “I didn’t

have expectations of getting tenure. So this was an aspect of gender inequality that was positive. It allowed me to be fearless - freedom due to lack of expectations for a woman.” As director of the Chest Oncology and Thoracic Oncology Research Program at the University of Chicago Medicine, Salgia has created innovative screening and prevention methods for people

suffering with lung cancer. A 1977 Maine South graduate, his research includes studying targeted therapies that enhance the quality of life for patients with cancer. This work has led to a variety of therapies that are matched to and most effective for any particular stage of lung cancer. Salgia has also emphasized the importance and value of making laboratory research available to

practitioners and clinical knowledge available to researchers, for the benefit of both arenas. As noted on the University’s website, “the researcher-clinician (Dr. Salgia) continues to narrow the gap between understanding how tumors work and what will stop them in their tracks.” Salgia said of his work: “Lung cancer is still a very difficult disease for many of our patients, but we are coming up with innovative ways of treating it. I see the light at the end of the tunnel.” Maine South High School and the Wall of Honor Selection Committee recognize graduates for outstanding contributions to society through significant career accomplishments and/or community service. This serves the dual purpose of recognizing such accomplishments and presenting Distinguished Alumni as role models for current students at Maine South.

COVER STORY >> CITY NEWS >> PARK RIDGE

City considers making clerk an appointed position Aldermen discussed whether it was worth the trouble to launch the referendum BY IGOR STUDENKOV Bugle Staff @BugleNewspapers nweditor@buglenewspapers.com

Park Ridge residents may be asked to vote on whether they want to make the city clerk position appointed rather then elected during next year’s congressional election. During the Aug. 28 Procedures and Regulations Committee of the Whole meeting, the aldermen discussed whether it was worth the trouble to launch the referendum. The supporters felt that, with long-time incumbent Betty Henneman announcing that she would not run again, it was a good time to let the voters decide on the nature of the position. The opponents argued that there wasn’t any public demand for the change, so there was no point it doing a referendum. Henneman herself said she would prefer to keep her position elected. In the end, the aldermen agreed to continue the discussion, and that, if they were going to hold a referendum, it would be better to

hold it during the November election than the lower-turnout primary election scheduled for March 2018. In Illinois municipalities, clerks are elected positions by default. According to a memorandum prepared by city attorney Julie Tappendorf, a home rule municipality such as Park Ridge can change it to an appointed position through a referendum. Park Ridge City Council would need to pass a resolution that would put the referendum question on the ballot at least 79 days before the election. The referendum question must then be filled with the County Clerk, who must certify it at least 68 days before the election. The majority of the voters would then need to vote in favor of the change, and the City Council would have to adopt an ordinance to make the change official. The elected clerk would serve out the remainder of her term. The mayor would then appoint her successor – and every other

city clerk thereafter – but the City Council would have to approve that choice. Tappendorf’s memo explained that, in order to place the referendum question on a March 20, 2018 ballot, the City Council would need to adopt the resolution before the middle of December 2017. Morton Grove has an elected city clerk. As previously reported by the Bugle, Niles’ village clerk became an appointed position in the late 1980s after a successful referendum. However, since then, activist Joe Makula attempted to file a referendum to reverse the decision. Niles Electoral Board, is made up of the mayor, the village clerk and the longest-serving trustee, and Makula argued that having a village clerk who is appointed by a mayor has a conflict of interest. Ald. Marc Mazzzuca (6th) said he supported the referendum, but his concern was timing. “One of the concerns that’s been raised in the past [is about] putting a referendum question the ballot in an excellently low-turnout election,” he said. “I think the turnout would be significantly higher for a November referendum question.” A change of government like

this, Mazucca argued, required the highest turnout possible. Ald. Nicholas Milissis (2nd) wondered whether there was any compelling reason to do the referendum other than Henneman’s retirement, leading Ald. John Moran (1st) to lay out his reasons. He said he was worried that, after the current clerk’s retirement, the position could become too political, and that some candidates would try to get it purely as a source of extra post-retirement income. “I’d hate to see someone take position for the salary, put in less then full effort of doing the job,” Moran said. When asked for her take, Henneman said she would prefer to keep the current set-up. “I’d hate to see it downgraded by people being just appointed,” he said. “This has been my career, and I kind of hate to see it go to open market, shall we say.” Mazucca said that he didn’t have any preference one way or another – but he felt that residents deserved a chance to have their say. “There are generations of people who haven’t known any clerk other than Betty,” he said. “I’m not convinced there’s anyone who would

do it with more heart and attention to detail as Betty.” Milissis noted that a municipal clerk’s office is one of the state’s oldest institutions, and he didn’t see any particular demand for removing it. “I appreciate the representational role of having someone who’s been elected to the people set the agenda, set the tone, set the priority and set the office to provide a lot of services to residents,” he said. “To me, it seems a little internationalist to force us to interject ourselves into process and force the question.” Milissis said that, if there were concerns about residents running for the position simply for the salary, the city council could simply lower the salary. He also argued that, if there is a demand to change the current setup, residents can collect enough signatures to put the question on the ballot. Ald. Gail Wilkening (3rd), who chairs the committee, said that she felt that issue was at least worth further discussion. The rest of the aldermen agreed, deciding that they are going to try to put it on the ballot, they would aim for the Nov. 6, 2018 ballot.

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COLUMN >> COME TO ORDER

Don’t let your car drive you to be crazy It’s time to clean out and organize your car Is your car like a time capsule, revealing the history of past meals, meetings, and shopping excursions? Is air conditioning your only cooling option because rolling down the windows would cause a tornado of flying papers? If so, it’s time to clean out and organize your car. CLEAR OUT THE CLUTTER Using a couple of boxes and a trash bag, pull everything out of your car. Use one box for things that will go back into your car, the other for things that belong elsewhere, and the trash bag for everything else. USE CONTAINERS AS APPROPRIATE When putting things back in your car, you can use visor and back-of-theseat organizers for sunglasses, CD’s, pens, etc., and a mesh laundry bag over the back seat for a variety of other items. Keep store gift certificates and coupons in an envelope in your door pocket or glove compartment so you’ll have them with you when you need them and won’t be sorry they’re at home on the refrigerator. Store items

you don’t need as frequently in a milk crate or a box in your trunk. Keep valuables out of view so curious eyes can’t see them and be tempted to break into your car. And be sure to have a designated container (other than the seat or floor) to stash trash. EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED Keep an umbrella under the passenger seat, and a flashlight and extra batteries in the door pocket or glove compartment. Consider keeping an emergency supply of water and snacks in your car proper so you can access them in case you’re stranded in an accident and can’t get to the trunk. Besides tire-changing supplies (including safety flares), your trunk can house jumper cables, a snow brush and shovel & extra cold-weather clothes (I keep these in the trunk year-round so I don’t have to remember to load them in November), a blanket, first aid kit, sunscreen, and bug spray. MAKE IT EASY TO GET ITEMS TO AND FROM YOUR CAR I keep a collapsible mesh bag with handles in my car for depositing items that need to go into the house. When I arrive home, it’s easy to grab the bag and carry it around the house as I put things away. I also put things to go into my car in this bag (library books to be returned, dry cleaning, etc.) to easily transport these items out to the car.

COME TO ORDER By Sue Becker

You can also use a cardboard box, collapsible plastic crate, or laundry basket. REMOVE UNNECESSARY STUFF EACH TIME YOU ARRIVE HOME This includes trash, store purchases, sporting equipment (unless you’ve made a conscious decision to store it in your car), receipts, etc. If you do this regularly, things won’t pile up and get lost in a messy car jungle. Not only will cleaning out and organizing your car reduce distractions and make you feel good, it will prevent those embarrassing moments when you can’t give someone a ride because there’s no room in your ride. Sue Becker is a Certiﬁed Professional Organizer in Chronic Disorganization who helps individuals and businesses discover the simplicity, harmony, and freedom of being organized and productive. She also speaks to companies and organizations about how to get organized and make the most of their time. Sue can be reached at www.PilesToSmiles.com or 630.373.7400.

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POLICE BLOTTER Information in Police Blotter is obtained from the Niles, Morton Grove and Park Ridge police departments. Individuals listed in Police Blotter charged with a crime have not been proven guilty in court. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty.

NILES AU G U S T 5 » Jamiya Fleming, 18, of Chicago, was charged with obstruction. » A woman told police that her purse, containing $550 in cash, was stolen from her shopping cart at a store in the 8200 block of Golf Road. AU G U S T 7 » Police said “multiple” men in their 20s grabbed several cases of beer and ran out of a store in the 6900 block of Milwaukee Avenue. AU G U S T 8 » A woman reported that a man

in his 50s stole her wallet from her purse while she was inside a store in the 9600 block of Milwaukee Avenue. AU G U S T 1 0 » A man and woman attempted to pay for food with a counterfeit $100 bill while at a restaurant in the 7200 block of Harlem Avenue, police said. They left the area in a white car and the U.S. Secret Service was notiﬁed, police said.

MORTON GROVE AU G U S T 9 » Daniel Lopez, 27, of Chicago, was charged with hit and run from an incident that occurred on July 18. AU G U S T 1 7 » Henry Younan, 37, of Niles, was charged with retail theft and possession of a controlled substance following an incident in the 6300 block of Oakton Street. » Adam Kowalski, 31, of Des

CALENDAR ONGOING Garage Sale Vendors Wanted.

Maine Township seeks vendors for its Sept. 23 annual community garage sale. Spaces, which are eight by sixteen feet, are $25 each. Premium outdoor spaces are $30. Table rentals are available for $10. Four premium indoor spaces inside the garage are $75 and include a table. All spaces are sold on a ﬁrst-come, ﬁrst served basis. For more information or to make a donation, call Anne Camarano at 847-297-2510, Ext. 272 or email her at acamarano@mainetown.com.

SEPTEMBER 9 Junk in the Trunk. 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Park Ridge Park District Centennial Activity Center. 100 S. Western Ave. Park Ridge, Community-wide special event, beneﬁting S.T.A.R. This is a twist on the old garage sale! Load up your trunk and sell your “stuff” from the back of your vehicle. You bring the “junk” we bring the people! Just drive up and sell. Vendor fee is $25 for Park Ridge residents, $30 for nonresidents. Vendors will be assigned one parking spot and lot will be marked for additional selling space near the trunk. Event will run rain or shine. Must pre-register! (Cars/Trucks/ Vans Only) Registration deadline:

POLICE FROM PAGE 2 identity theft trends. He would also create a notification system that would alert the businesses about thefts that happened in the area and the suspects behind them. Finally, he planned to increase

Plaines, was charged with possession of controlled substances and possession of controlled substances with intent to deliver following an incident in the 6300 block of Oakton. AU G U S T 1 6 » It was reported that a man entered a store in the 7200 block of Dempster Street and took three sets of bed sheets and attempted to return them. The man ﬂed the store when approached by loss prevention. AU G U S T 2 0 » A man reported that an unknown offender entered his vehicle parked in the 8600 block of Georgiana and stole $30. The man believes the vehicle may have been left unlocked. » It was reported that three males entered a store in the 6300 block of Dempster Street. Two of the men distracted store workers, while the third stole a bottle of liquor.

PARK RIDGE AU G U S T 6 » A bicycle was reported stolen from the basement of an apartment on the 1900 block of Parkside Drive. AU G U S T 6 » An unlocked car was burglarized overnight between August 5 and August 6 while parked on the 1600 block of South Washington Avenue, police said. AU G U S T 7 » Donald P. Ericksen, 34, of Park Ridge, was charged on the 700 block of Hamlin Avenue with driving under the inﬂuence. » Arthur Krivenko, 19, of unincorporated Maine Township, was charged with failure to report an accident, failure to give aid or information, driving an uninsured vehicle and improper lane usage. » An 85-year-old man discovered

that someone had entered the second ﬂoor of his home and looked through drawers and other areas of the bedrooms on, police said. According to police, a man came to the resident’s home claiming to be installing a fence in a neighbor’s yard. He then entered the house, police said. The resident reported seeing only one person, but police believe a second individual entered the house and looked through the bedrooms while the resident was distracted. Nothing was reported missing at the time of the report, police said. AU G U S T 9 » Jasen M. Quinn, 34, of Park Ridge, was charged with retail theft on the 1900 block of S. Cumberland Ave.

U P CO M I N G E V E N T S I N YO U R A R E A

SEPTEMBER 5. prparks.org/Events

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SEPTEMBER 10 Celtic Art Silent Auction. Noon-4

SEPTEMBER 16 Park Ridge Farmers’ Market. 7

p.m. at St. Martha Catholic Church, 8523 Georgiana, Morton Grove. Silent auction of the Celtic Art works of Irish artist Courtney Davis. Also included for bidding are works of other artists and collectible dolls. Questions, call 847 965-02562.

Citizens Police Academy. 6:30-9 p.m. at Village of Niles Police Department, 7000 Touhy Ave., Niles. The Citizens Police Academy is open to Niles residents and owners or employees of businesses within the Village of Niles, 21 years of age or older. When you have completed the academy you will have a better understanding of what it means to be a police ofﬁcer and a better understanding of how local law enforcement works. SEPTEMBER 15-17 Fall Fest. Friday-Sunday. Lake Park

in Des Plaines. This weekend event has something for everyone including: live entertainment, food, beer, wine garden, beverages, kidzone, kids entertainment activities, arts and crafts, pony rides, live animal show, car show, ﬁshing derby, bags tournaments, carnival, country fair tent, and

patrols in commercial areas, including parking lots. More generally, the department will be looking at which areas deserve attention using a combination of data on past crimes and information from residents, businesses, community organizations

a.m. until 1 p.m. from May 27 to October 28, at 15 Prairie Avenue, between Main amd Garden. Celebrating its 26th anniversary, the Park Ridge Farmers’ Market features fresh seasonal produce, interesting packaged goods, Sprouts Kids Tent activities and live music. Now accepting SNAP and Illinois Link cards.

Fall Arts & Crafts Adventure, 9 a.m,-5 p.m. Hodges Park, 101

S. Courtland, Park Ridge. This 27th annual event features paintings and photography, artwear, handcrafted candles, glass arts, woodcrafts, jewelry in a variety of mediums and much more from artists and craft artists of American Society of Artists. Free admission. Visit www.americansocietyofartists.info for more information.

Morton Grove Farmers’ Market.

8 a.m.-noon, at 6210 Dempster St., Morton Grove. The Morton Grove Farmers’ Market strives to be a local, producer only Market. All items must be home-grown, handmade, and/or vendor-created from locally-owned operations.

and other village departments. After the presentation concluded, Trustee Dean Strzelecki, who used to be the Niles Police Chief himself, asked Tigera if any of the initiatives would require any officers to be pulled away from their current duties.

SEPTEMBER 21 Classic Car Cruise Night. 5 p.m.

– 9 p.m. Golf Mill Shopping Center. Take a trip down memory lane during our monthly Classic Car Cruise Night. Join us in the parking lot along Milwaukee Avenue between Panera and XSport Fitness on Thursday, Sept. 21, from 5-9 p.m. for family-friendly evening of classic cars, golden oldies, and nostalgic stories of the “good ol’ days!” This event is FREE to cruisers and spectators. Show car parking opens at 5:30 p.m., with reserved parking for over 50 cars. This event is open to classic, antique, custom, and exotic cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Bring a chair, your camera, your stories, and smiles! There will be rafﬂes, prizes, and more.

SEPTEMBER 23 Park Ridge Farmers’ Market. 7

Morton Grove Farmers’ Market. 8 a.m.-noon, at 6210 Dempster St.,

The current chief responded that there wouldn’t be much impact. In a statement released on Aug 25, NPD indicated that the initiatives will be implemented gradually. “In the coming months these objectives and initiatives will be implemented through the forma-

Morton Grove. The Morton Grove Farmers’ Market strives to be a local, producer only Market. All items must be home-grown, handmade, and/or vendor-created from locally-owned operations.

SEPTEMBER 24 “Doughboy” statue rededication. 1 p.m. at Morton Grove

Historical Society & Museum, 6240 Dempster St., Morton Grove. The Doughboy was refurbished to honor the centennial of WWI.

SEPTEMBER 30 Park Ridge Farmers’ Market. 7

Morton Grove Farmers’ Market.

tion of the Crime Prevention Bureau which will work directly out of Chief Tigera’s office,” it stated. “The Crime Prevention Bureau will be the point of contact these initiatives to work towards the success of Chief Tigera’s objectives.”

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ARIES

MARCH 21 TO APRIL 20

You may land in the limelight if you linger in public places. The week ahead is a good time for networking. If you are single your growing popularity could make it hard to pick and choose between possible hookups.

GEMINI

M AY 2 2 T O J U N E 2 1

Awkward is as awkward does. As this week begins you may not be at your best in social situations or when dealing with relationship issues. Focus on reading everything you can about the latest techniques and methods.

LEO

J U LY 2 3 T O A U G U S T 2 1

Consider every stumbling block as an opportunity to show off your problem-solving ingenuity. Present worries and fears will dissipate quickly as the week unfolds. Focus on crucial financial matters late in the week.

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68 HOG HANGOUTS 69 ROAST, ON LE MENU 70 SHRILL BARK 71 “PETER PAN” GIRL

DOWN 1 HOMES FOR MIL. JETS 2 FEMALE HORSE 3 FLOWER IN A “SOUND OF MUSIC” SONG TITLE 4 BOVINE HYBRID 5 WOOD SHAPER WITH A BROAD BLADE 6 SLALOM RACERS 7 MEN’S DRESS SHOE 8 WORK ONSTAGE 9 BOXING REF’S RULING 10 TEEN HANGING OUT AMONG SHOPPERS 11 NETHERLANDS ANTILLES RESORT ISLAND 12 LUCY’S BLANKETTOTING BROTHER 13 SWARMS (WITH) 18 __ OUT: BARELY MAKE 22 TEN-PERCENTER: ABBR. 24 CIRCUS COVERING 25 UNLIKELY AUTO TRADE-IN

26 LAUDER OF COSMETICS 27 VINTAGE VIDEO GAME 28 ONE-NAMED IRISH SINGER 31 CARPENTRY FASTENER 34 ENGAGE IN HIGH JINKS 35 UNPOPULAR SPOTS IN SCHOOL? 36 SOCIAL EQUAL 39 WISC. NEIGHBOR 41 NOT IN FAVOR OF 44 ASIAN DISH TOPPED WITH CRUSHED PEANUTS 46 CEREAL SERVED HOT 48 TEXARKANA DAILY 50 FISH EGGS 51 ABSORBS WITH BREAD, AS GRAVY 53 CERTAIN RED GIANT 54 IN __: NOT YET BORN 55 “BE SILENT,” IN MUSIC 56 “BE SILENT!” 60 REP ON THE STREET 61 WEBSITE FEATURING HANDICRAFTS 63 ANGLER’S LURE 64 DEEPLY REGRET 65 NNE’S OPPOSITE

LIBRA

SEPTEMBER 24 TO OCTOBER 23

Originality will trump the conventional approach. As this week moves forward you may be exposed to the latest technologies and cutting edge ideas. Make apologies and ask for factors in the middle of the week.

SAGITTARIUS

NOVEMBER 23 TO DECEMBER 22

A miscommunication can cause misunderstandings. Focus on being diplomatic and tolerant in the week ahead. Wait until late in the week to make key decisions that affect your financial security.

AQUARIUS

JANUARY 21 TO FEBRUARY 19

You might be a premise short of a valid argument. Someone will meet you halfway and compromise if you choose your timing. In the week to come learn all you can about everything that attracts your interest.

SUDOKU

TAURUS

A P R I L 2 1 T O M AY 2 1

You may be more creative than you think. A romantic partner might inspire you to try something new. Wait a few days before spending your money on baubles and bling as your taste will improve as the week unfolds.

CANCER

J U N E 2 2 T O J U LY 2 2

A powerful relationship may grow and thrive as this week unfolds. A small difference of opinion may lead to hurt feelings. Sidestep squabbles over minor issues and focus on building strong and lasting relationships.

VIRGO

AUGUST 22 TO SEPTEMBER 23

Carry on if you are caught in the crosshairs of a miscommunication. By the middle of the week some confusing issues will clear up. Focus on achieving contentment and you see a way to make your dreams a reality.

SCORPIO

OCTOBER 24 TO NOVEMBER 22

It does not need to be midnight to unmask the masqueraders. Flattery could be the sign of a spin doctor trying to influence your opinion. Think before you act and remain skeptical of appearances in the week ahead.

CAPRICORN

DECEMBER 23 TO JANUARY 20

Your true grit gets lit. In the week ahead you may be given plenty of opportunities to display your stamina and determination. Wait until the middle of the week to put your business and financial ideas into play.

PISCES

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OAKTON

SETTING UP

NICELY

Owls healthy and ready for 2017 Having a healthy team captain to start the season will set the tone for a successful 2017 campaign, according to Vince Miranda, head volleyball coach at Oakton. Last season, setter Mandy Aragon (Skokie, Niles North High School) missed considerable time because of an ankle injury, which caused the Owls to literally get off on the wrong foot. With his key player back at full strength, Miranda anticipates the Owls to be strong coming out of the starting gate. “Having Mandy starting the season at full strength will help the team with consistency and confidence on the team is way up” Miranda says. “The setter is like the quarterback in football. Mandy runs the court with her play calling. With her back at 100 percent, it makes a tremendous difference as our offensive attack runs smoothly with her on the court.” Aragon said she’s excited to start the season playing instead of watching from the bench. “It’s much better to begin the year without having to wear a brace,” she says. “I’ve tested my ankle out several times and there’ve been no problems. I’m back to being explosive to setting up all the balls I touch. The more comfortable I feel, the more fluid my game will be. I can’t wait for this season to begin and see how competitive we can be.” Miranda is excited about the

eason with the return of Meg Stangel (Park Ridge, Willows Academy), a 6-foot standout middle hitter. Last season, she led the team with 56 solo blocks, which ranked her in the top 20 in National Junior College Athletic Association Division II. The Owls also bring back experience in the return of outside hitters Lizete Chavez (Chicago, Lakeview High School) and Anais Deac, a Chicago resident who was homeschooled. In addition, Miranda is optimistic about the 2017 season because Chicago of team height. “Meg is our tallest player, but we also have four players who are at least 5-foot-10 inches tall,” says Miranda. “More height only makes it easier for us to be more efficiently offensively.” Those players include rightside hitter Yngrid Philippe (Evanston, Evanston Township High School), middle blocker Lillian Stipetic (Des Plaines, Maine West High School), outside hitter Elmina Alic (Skokie, Niles West High School) and setter Alena Alwar (Glenview, Glenbrook South High School). “Yngrid will be a key offensive component on our right side and will help versify our attacking style,” Miranda elaborates. “Lillian’s forte is blocking and excited to see what she can do defensively. Elmina brings aggressiveness to the net as an at-

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COLUMN

Fantasy football column to run all season Who to sit and who to start predictions online each Wednesday As the NFL opens uop another year, that means only one thing to all the sports nerds like me out – fantasy football! I have been playing fantasy for the nearly 25 years and put a lot of time and effort into the strategy that makes up the game. With this time comes wins – of the three leagues I am in, I am currently a back-to-back champion in two of them. The one I have only been a part of for two years (yeah, they want to kick me out already) and the other am part of a two-man team that has won four titles in six years. This year I am going to share some my fantasy football knowledge with Voyager Media readersn at www.buglenewspapers.com. Each Wednesday, I will post a new weekly list of players I would start and ones I would stay away from. This column will be an online staple, but may pop up in print from time to time. Here are my picks for week 1.

QUARTERBACK START - KIRK COUSINSREDSKINS Cousins was a surprise to many last season when he passed for nearly 5,000 yards and 25 touchdowns. He lost a big weapon in DeSean

Jackson, but has a healthy Jordan Reed (so far) and Terrelle Pryor, who put up solid numbers a year ago in Cleveland. Cousins is playing on a franchise tag this season, so he is on a prove-it-and-get-paid, one year deal - All the motivation for him to come out on fire against the Eagles. SIT - MARCUS MARIOTA TITANS I am a fan and I had him high on my board of mid-round QBs when I was drafting, but after preseason game No. against the Bears, I lowered him a few spots. I still think Mariota will be better than OK this year with Delanie Walker and Rishard Matthews back and the additions of Eric Decker and rookie Corey Davis – but he did struggle against a Bears pass rush front that is nothing like what he will see from Kahlil Mack and the Raiders. If you have other options in week 1, use them – but if it is Mariota or hitting the waiver wire for Tom Savage, Mike Glennon or Brian Hoyer – then stick with Mariota and hope he makes it out alive.

RUNNING BACK START - JACQUIZZ RODGERS BUCCANEERS

the NFL, he is still in a pass-happy offense and will share carries with Mark Ingram, the starter last season in New Orleans

WIDE RECIEVER MARK GREGORY mark@buglenewspapers.com If you drafted him – play him. My hope is that you took him after round 10 and that he is a Flex option for you and not a pure RB1, but if you have Ezekiel Elliott or a rookie runner that you just want to see one regular season game with before riding him, then Rodgers is your guy. Doug Martin is suspended for the first three games of the season and even if he gets his job back fully when he returns, you have three solid weeks of a talented runner who can catch the ball out of the backfield. There are conflicting reports all over the place if Martin will even get his job back when he returns from the suspension – even more of a reason to motivate Rodgers into playing his best in week one. SIT - ADRIAN PETERSON SAINTS Yeah, I know – its Monday Night Football and the once revered runner returns to face his old team. In a Hollywood story he may rip off 200 yards and 3 scores, but this ain’t Hollywood. Not only is AP facing one of the top defenses in

START - MARTAVIUS BRYANTSTEELERS Bryant returns to the Steelers and the NFL after being suspended for a season and right away gets a Cleveland Browns team that just cut a Pro Bowl corner back in Joe Haden. Not to be lost here is that Haden signed in Pittsburgh and I am sure is sharing coverage secrets with his new squad. In only 21 career games, Bryant has 14 TDs. He is a big WR at 6-foot-4 and should get single coverage all the time as long as Antonio Brown stays healthy. Big Ben is still a solid NFL QB and adding another arrow to his quiver is only going to help that offense. SIT - CHRIS HOGAN PATRIOTS I know – Tom Brady is throwing the ball and the Kansas City defense isn’t exactly the ’85 Bears, but slow the roll just a bit. Yes, Julian Edelman is hurt and someone has to take his place. Hogan seems like the guy – but is he? Will it be Danny Amendola? Will the Pats go downfield this year and use the speed of Brandin Cooks? Or will they just feature the plethora of pass-catching running backs for the short-yardage throws? Oh, and let’s not forget Gronk is back in the mix. With so many questions to be answered, I would wait on New England pass catchers if you can and see how it plays out.

OWLS FROM PAGE 7 tacker and Alena is one of our more aggressive players at the net.” Miranda is also excited about the potential of middle blocker/ outside hitter Holly Lindberg (Niles, Maine East High School). “She has a lot of energy on the court but has a possible stress fracture and might not be starting at the beginning of the season,” he says.

TIGHT END START - MARTELLUS BENNETT - PACKERS The former Bear and most recently Patriot TE has landed in a good spot in Green Bay. The Packers has a running game that consists of a converted wide receiver starting in the backfield. What does that ultimately mean? The Packers will again be a pass heavy team. Jordy Nelson will get his catches and rack up his numbers as he always does – but Aaron Rodgers needs to be able to spread the ball around and his new TE is just the guy to help and could be a guy that nears averaging a TD a week. SIT - JACK DOYLE - COLTS I am fan of Doyle and think he will have a productive season when all is said and done – but let’s not forget it looks like he has Scott Tolzien throwing him the ball right now. Doyle had only five grabs for 25 yards and no TDs in the preseason, so it’s not like he and Tolzien have found some magic that makes him a must play. Even if by some miracle Luck is back for the opener, you are going to have a quarterback that has yet to practice, let alone play in a game. Wait until Luck is back and healthy or until Tolzien proves Doyle is a prime target for him. • Since you probably only should have drafted one kicker and one defense – just play who you have. Questions? Comments? Email Mark Gregory at mark@buglenewspapers.com

With his talented squad, Miranda says that the Owls will be able to compete with Illinois Skyway Collegiate Conference (ISCC) powerhouses such as Waubonsee Community College and McHenry County College. “There’s tough competition in the ISCC,” Miranda says. “We expect a lot of good matches, and we’ll be battling to win. Nothing will be easy for us, but one thing is for sure: we will be one of the most disciplined teams.”

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Husband needs plan for down time Baby Step 3 is not a ﬁll-in-the-gap measure for income you already know won’t be there DEAR DAVE, My husband opened his own commercial painting business in May. He knows he will have about three months in the year where he’s making little to no income. We’ve gotten $1,000 set aside for our Baby Step 1 beginner’s emergency fund, but because of that down period he would like to skip paying off all our debt except for the house, which is Baby Step 2, and move to Baby Step 3 and put an emergency fund aside. I can understand his thinking, but I wanted your thoughts on the idea. MELODY DEAR MELODY,

Baby Step 3 is not a fill-in-thegap measure for income you already know won’t be there. Baby Step 3 is an emergency fund of three to six months of expenses, and the scenario he’s talking about is not an emergency. He knows it’s

coming, so it is not an emergency. I think he needs to re-work his business model. This guy needs something to do during those three months, so he doesn’t drop off to no income. Also, if you’re going to set some money aside for a down time, that would not be Baby Step 3. It would be a line in the budget where you’re setting some money aside, because you know a problem’s coming. If something happens around the same time every year it becomes predicable, and it’s not an emergency. So, it’s not really a matter of the order of the Baby Steps. You budget for this down time, or even smarter, figure out a plan for his time during these months, based on his skill set, that will earn some money! —DAVE

DEAR DAVE, I’m debt-free except for my home, and I’m about to start Baby Step 3 of your plan. I will be will back on active duty in the Navy soon, and they provide certain types of relief funds for its members depending on where you’re based and other factors. With this in mind, how should I approach Baby Step 3? BRAD DEAR BRAD, For Baby Step 3, I tell folks to have three to six months of expenses set aside in an emergency fund. You have incredibly stable employment, so you would probably be okay on the three-month side of that equation. And you wouldn’t need quite as much emergency fund money as if you were a

straight commission salesman. However, my guess is you’ll still have emergencies that will be your responsibility to cover. Everyone needs an emergency fund, Brad. But in your situation, you’ll probably be okay with one that’s closer to three months of expenses rather than six months of expenses. Thank you for your service to our country! —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 13 million listeners each week on 585 radio stations and multiple digital platforms. Follow Dave on the web at daveramsey. com and on Twitter at @DaveRamsey.

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Money Matters with Chris Valentine 1st Monday of the month, 10 a.m. Chris Valentine from Edward Jones presents a program of financial tips and answers your questions. Movie Critics 1st Tuesday of the month, 1 p.m. Each month members of the club select a movie from different genres to watch and then gather for a discussion the next week. 2 Coin Club 2nd Tuesday of the month, 10:30 a.m.-Noon Join this free club and share your love of rare, unique, or special coins! Tech Time 2nd Tuesday of the month, 11 a.m.-Noon Do you have a new tablet, cell phone, or laptop? Call for a time slot and one of our friendly staff members will be happy to answer questions. Knitting Club Wednesdays, 5-9 p.m. Do you love knitting or need to brush up on your knitting skills? Join us for knitting and friendship! Sit & Stitch Thursdays, 1-4 p.m.

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NILES SENIOR CENTER

SENIOR ACTIVITIES

S.T.A.R. (Seniors Together At Recreation) membership and activities, Park Ridge Park District Centennial Activity Center, for ages 55 and up, 100 South Western Avenue, 847-692-3597. Activities are discounted for S.T.A.R. members.

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Calling all stitchers, quilters, embroiders, and sewers of all kind. This group is for you! Bring your project and “sit & stitch!” Bookworms 1st Thursday of the month, 1 p.m. Love to read? Join us once per month for a discussion pertaining to a variety of books. Table Tennis Monday-Friday, 1-4 p.m. Friendly competition - all levels welcome

Special Events Oktoberfest, featuring Alpine Thunder, Oct. 16, 12:30-2:30 p.m. Willkommen! Join the CAC as we welcome back Alpine Thunder to perform a lively show of yodeling, schnitzelbank, beerhall songs, and other great German songs for our Oktoberfest! Feast upon chicken schnitzel, German potato salad, veggies, a delicious dessert, and beer. Registration deadline: October 12. CAC Pumpkin Painting Party, Oct. 24, 2-3:30 p.m. BYOP! Bring in your pumpkin and join others painting their pumpkins for Halloween. Funny, scary, or otherwise, this party is sure to be fun! Also, enjoy hot chocolate and popcorn on this afternoon. If you register for the Halloween Spooktacular lunch, this program is FREE. CAC

The Niles Senior Center, 999 Civic Center Dr., Niles, offers programs to support the health, wellbeing and social needs of seniors, age 55 and over. The Center offers a variety of programs such as luncheons, health education, clubs, and day trips, as well as classes on topics ranging from dance to cooking to yoga and tai chi to computer instruction. Provided services also include information and referrals, nursing and social services, meals on wheels, AARP tax assistance, and Medicare counseling.

Calendar SCRAM - CONFIDENCE SCAMS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 11 A.M.-NOON AT NSC Confidence Scams – These scams try to trick you out of your money. They include lottery scams, psychic cons, advanced fee scams and grandma scams to name just a few. Learn how to protect yourself and others. TED TALKS: TO THE SOUTH POLE AND BACK - THE HARDEST 105 DAYS OF MY LIFE Oct. 13, 10 a.m. This year, explorer Ben Saunders attempted his most ambitious trek yet. He set out to complete Captain Robert Falcon

Scott’s failed 1912 polar expedition, a four month, 1,800 mile round trip journey from the edge of Antarctica to the South Pole and back. In the first talk given after his adventure, just five weeks after his return, Saunders offers a raw honest look at this “hubris”-tinged mission that brought him to the most difficult decision of his life. Free SAVE THE DATE Robin Williams by Barry Bradford, Nov 15, 11 a.m.-1 p.m., Barry Bradford will be back at the Senior Center to present the beloved Robin Williams. Robin Williams was one of the funniest comedians of all time. His improvisational skills were almost otherworldly. Yet behind the comic persona lay a complex man – intensely charitable and compassionate, but plagued by insecurity, battling addictions and vulnerable to depression. In this multi-media presentation, we will examine the fascinating life and sad death of Robin Williams - and watch how his amazing career took shape. Following the program, lunch will be served. Menu includes lasagna, salad, roll and dessert. MIRACLE ON 34TH STREET AT FIRESIDE Dec 16, Check-in: 7:15 a.m., Depart: 8 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Based on the

beloved Christmas movie, Miracle On 34th Street is a big brassy Broadway musical with a heart. Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade needs a new Santa. Enter Kris Kringle - a sweet and jolly old man who claims that he is the real Santa Claus. Thus begins this funny, warm, tuneful, and inspirational musical as Kris has to prove his claim in court and teach his cynical neighbor and her daughter to believe in the goodness and love that is Christmas. Written by Meredith Willson, the creator of The Music Man, this is an unforgettable musical version of a classic Christmas tale. Menu to be announced. MOVIES DINNER & MOVIE: “GIFTED” (2017, PG-13, 101 min), Sept. 19, 5 p.m., and Sept. 20, 1 p.m., “Frank Adler (Chris Evans) is a single man raising a child prodigy - his spirited young niece Mary (Mckenna Grace) in a coastal town in Florida. Frank’s plans for a normal school life for Mary are foiled when the seven-year-old’s mathematical abilities come to the attention of Frank’s formidable mother Evelyn (Lindsay Duncan) whose plans for her granddaughter threaten to separate Frank and Mary. Octavia Spencer plays Roberta, Frank and Mary’s landlady and best friend.

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