Niles 11-12-14

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Post-Election Round Up: Rauner wins, Niles referenda passes, Police chief runs for trustee, Schakowsky reelected

NEWS

the results are in: so now what?

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community news

NEWS varughese family goes to Washington, D.c.

Family plans to reach out to the U. S. Department of Justice, other see page 5 local reps

OPINION Do the niles trustees care about workers?

Economic policies supported by a majority of voters have lead us to the bottom of the 50 states

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HEALTH

only a handful of these distinguished warriors are left throughout the united states, but morris factor, who rose to the rank of corporal in the 5307th composite unit (provisional) recalls his world war ii during veterans day week. He was a member of the elite jungle fighting group that later became celebrated in book and film as Merrill’s Marauders, a name coined by a life magazine reporter who was assigned to the unit. factor, 94, now a resident of norwood crossing, a long-term care retirement community on chicago’s far northwest side at 6016-20 n. nina Ave. in chicago, may be the last surviving member of this special group living in the chicago metropolitan area.

medical memo: no need to panic Explaining why families should not panic or live in fear of Ebola

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SPORTS hawks shocked Maine South falls to Barrington

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the Details. Morris Factor, 94, a resident

at Norwood Crossing, recalls his participation as a member of the elite jungle fighting group that later became celebrated in book and film as “Merrill’s Marauders.”

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election 2014

The Results are in:

PHOTOS BY ALEX V. HERNANDEZ

Bruce Rauner declares victory last week.

Post-Election Round Up: Rauner wins, Niles referenda passes, Police chief runs for trustee, Schakowsky reelected

By Alex Hernandez FOR THE BUGLE

nweditor@buglenewspapers.com @TheAVHernandez

Bruce Rauner declared victory last week as soon as the Associated Press forecasted him winning the race.

Incumbent Gov. Pat Quinn wouldn’t concede the Illinois governor race until the afternoon of the next day, hoping the 19 precincts yet to report in last Wednesday morning would somehow dramatically alter Rauner’s lead of 51 percent over Quinn’s 46 percent.

“It’s clear that we do not have enough votes to win the election,” the 65-year-old Democrat finally said at very brief press conference.

Rauner’s win ends 12 years of Democratic control of the governorship and set a record in campaign fundraising in the state.

Estimates at press time showed the two candidates spent a combined total of $96.5 million towards their campaigns. About double the

amount spent during Quinn and Sen. Bill Brady’s contest four years ago.

Of that amount, Rauner’s totaled to about $66 million, with $27.6 million of that amount coming from his personal fortune. Quinn was only able to raise $30.5 million and relied heavily on endorsements from high-profile Democrats like President Barack Obama, First Lady Michelle Obama and Vice-President Joe Biden.

For most of Rauner’s election party at the Hilton Towers, his supporters wandered around the ballroom making small talk and ordering drinks at the cash bar serving $10 cocktails. When results

projecting Rauner as the winner started to come in around 10:30 p.m., the atmosphere became charged.

Campaign staffers raced around the stage before Rauner’s victory speech to corral audience members who had a bit too much to drink and were trying to rush onto the bleacher seats on stage and take a seat next to Republican Sen. Mark Kirk and other high-profile Rauner allies.

At one point, the PA system came on and said, “Please step back from the rope line [in front of the stage]. The people in front are being crushed.” One male audience member in the front row facing the stage began yelling at the campaign staffers who forced him out of the press area when he tried to get closer to the stage.

When Rauner finally came out around 11:28 p.m., he said the state couldn’t accept the status quo if it wants to change its direction and create a “booming economy.”

“Just a few minutes ago, I placed two very important phone calls. I called [House] Speaker [Michael] Madigan and [Senate] President [John] Cullerton and said to them, ‘This is an opportunity for us to work together’,” said Rauner in his victory speech. “This is an opportunity for us to come together on a bipartisan basis.”

Rauner supporters loudly booed when Rauner mentioned the two Democrat’s names, most likely because throughout his campaign for governor he’s painted Quinn, Madigan and Cullerton as cogs in Springfield’s “corrupt” system.

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Norwood Crossing

Resident recalls Merrill’s Marauder exploits in WWII He was a member of elite jungle fighting group, later became celebrated in book, film Only a handful of these distinguished warriors are left throughout the United States, but Morris Factor, who rose to the rank of corporal in the 5307th Composite Unit (provisional) recalls his World War II during Veterans Day week. He was a member of the elite jungle fighting group that later became celebrated in book and film as Merrill’s Marauders, a name coined by a Life magazine reporter who was assigned to the unit.

Factor, 94, now a resident of Norwood Crossing, a long-term care retirement community on Chicago’s far northwest side at 6016-20 N. Nina Ave. in Chicago, may be the last surviving member of this special group living in the Chicago metropolitan area.

With thoughts of completing his education, Factor had just entered his sophomore year at Herzel College in Chicago when the United States entered World War II. He knew he was classified as 1-A and would soon be drafted.

Rather than wait and end up in the infantry, he decided to enlist to get into the engineers, which he did. The year was early 1942.

“After basic training, I was sent to Douglas, Arizona as part of the 930th Engineers to map part of the western Mexican coastline,” he said. “When we finished and

election | from page 3 “Pat Quinn, Mike Madigan, and the Springfield crowd don’t care what you think,” Rauner said in one TV ad. “They’ll say or do anything to keep power.”

While Rauner recited his greatest hits of “booming economy” and “bringing back Illinois,” it was still unclear how he would accomplish these goals. When The Bugle spoke to him on the phone ahead of the election about what his game plan would be for his first 100 days in office, he said he would be assembling a team of talented experts to “focus like a laser” on the state’s problems, but would not get into anything more specific than that.

At press time, while he still had not released any specific details regarding how he plans to cut taxes and bring jobs to Illinois

returned to our base, some of us were ordered to Fort Lewis, Wash.

We arrived there, and saw these beautiful barracks.

“Which one are we going to?” he asked the MP, who looked away from the barracks and instead gestured to a cluster of tents about three-quarters of a mile away. “We weren’t going to any barracks,” said Factor. “Toting our duffel bags, we soon found ourselves with the 1st Ranger Battalion. None of us knew what a Ranger was, but we soon found out.

“We underwent training in the nearby mountainous areas of Washington. We were blindfolded and driven to a remote place, dropped off with 75 pounds of equipment each and told to navigate by the stars, pitch camp overnight and find our way home the next day. The 45 cal. pistol, 30 cal. carbine, rifle and machine gun, and hand-to-hand combat were our weapons. I qualified as a marksman. After this, we were shipped to North Africa and on to India for jungle warfare training.

We were now part of the 10th Air Force.”

Factor became part of the 5307th when the group, officially formed on Sept. 18, 1943. It was comprised of about 3,000 officers and men (300 at headquarters),

with reduced regulation, he did start to announce members of his transition team headed up by his running mate Evelyn Sanguinetti.

Members of this team so far include William Daley, son of former mayor Richard J. Daley and brother of Richard M. Daley, two of Chicago’s longest-serving mayors. Daley, who was also a former chief of staff to President Obama, will be working alongside former Republican Gov. Jim Edgar and a total of 26 other team members so far.

The earliest problem facing Rauner and his team of experts is the 5 percent personal tax rate scheduled to go back to 3.75 percent on Jan. 1 and expected to cost the cash strapped state $4 billion in annual revenue. At the press conference announcing members of his transition team Rauner dodged directly answering

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Morris Factor, 94, a resident at Norwood Crossing, recalls his participation as a member of the elite jungle fighting group that later became celebrated in book and film as “Merrill’s Marauders.” including some from Gen. Douglas MacArthur’s command, islandhopping battle-tested veterans, others experienced in jungle warfare, and some volunteers from stockades who joined to get their freedom. “The volunteers were from the Bronx and tough,” said Factor. “We called them the Dead End Kids,” referring to the juvenile delinquents who appeared in films of the era.

The 5307th, code named Galahad, fell under the Northern Combat Area Command of Brig. Gen. Joseph Stillwell; the Composite Unit was commanded

by Brig. Gen. Frank Merrill.

On Feb. 24, 1944, the 5307th, formed into three battalions and

if he intended to extend the rate past Jan. 1 “I look forward to working very closely with the General Assembly to solve our problems going forward,” Rauner said.

Niles votes yes to limit Mayors powers In Niles, vote totals showed over 76 percent of residents voted in favor of limiting the mayor’s power to appoint trustees for vacancies between elections.

Originally introduced alongside a second question to create an elected village clerk, the question was met with intense criticism by Mayor Andrew Przybylo, who held a special meeting the night early voting to warn residents of the “havoc” the ballot question would cause if passed.

further into two combat teams per battalion. A total of about 2,700 combat troops moved out with about 700 horses and mules for carrying supplies.

They fought five major battles while engaging the crack 18th and 25th Japanese divisions on their way to taking the airport at Myitkyina. Factor fought in four of them—Walabum, Shaduzup, Inkangahtawng, and Ledo/ Myitkyina. The latter opened the Ledo Road and connected it with the city of Kunming, China.

The 5307th holds the unit record of fighting the longest period (six months) in continuous combat, covering about 1,000 miles. In the process, many of the men, including Factor, suffered from malaria, dengue fever, jungle fever, and dysentery, but they fought on, consistently engaging the Japanese. In some battles, wave after wave of Japanese soldiers charged their positions, but were repelled every time, leaving hundreds dead on the battlefield. As the Marauders moved toward their objectives, they picked leeches off their skin with their knives, and bathed in the rivers where many of them contracted dysentery. On occasion, Factor still suffers from Dengue fever, whereby his body begins to sweat and ache.

By the time, the Marauders were disbanded in August 1944, the 5307th had suffered more than 90 percent casualties from

death, wounds and disease. Only a little more than 100 men were rated fit for combat.

Their bravery was recognized, and each man received a Bronze Star and the 5307th received the Distinguished Unit Citation (renamed the Presidential Unit Citation in 1946). Factor received a bronze battle star for each of his engagements. Those members of the unit that were not airlifted out during their campaign were transported by boat to the west coast.

“When I got off the boat in Los Angeles, I kissed the ground. I was so happy to be back,” he said.

“It is so wonderful to live in this country. I was glad to be home.”

He was discharged at Fort Sheridan, returned to Chicago, and worked for a time as an auto parts salesman. But he spent the majority of his time, until retiring at the age of 90 in 2010, selling window treatments. He was married to his wife, Geraldine, for nearly 50 years.

Now, as a resident of Norwood Crossing, he reflects on Veterans Day. “I’m glad that war is over, but there were many other wars that followed,” he said. “War shouldn’t happen. Millions of people are killed, and for what? As veterans, we know what took place, and we know what we did. Veterans Day honors those who served. I am thankful.”

Joe Makula said his goal was to remove the mayor’s ability to appoint a clerk and trustees because he said the village’s status quo for the mayor’s powers allowed for “cronyism” to occur within village government.

Last month, the Niles Electoral Board -- composed of Village Clerk Marlene Victorine, Trustee Joe LoVerde and Mayor Andrew Przybylo -- said Makula’s questions had “fatal” flaws and moved to strike both the clerk and trustee questions off the Nov. 4 ballot. Chief among these perceived flaws were that the ballot measures were not self-executing.

The questions came before the board because of complaints filed

by Frank J. Mareci, another Niles resident. His attorney, James P. Nally, said Makula’s ballot questions could “disable government” because in

a situation where more than one trustee left office because of illness or other issues, the village wouldn’t have a quorum and therefore not be able to make any decisions.

However, on Oct. 2 Cook County Circuit Court Judge Paul Karkula overruled the electoral board’s decision on the trustee appointment question after Makula appealed the village’s decision on his two questions. Karkula also ruled in favor of the village to keep the clerk question off the ballot. The judge’s ruling recognized the referendum could possibly cause problems but also said the question was valid and didn’t conflict with state law.

Village officials also circulated a flyer warning residents the village could be shut down if there are too many vacancies ahead of the

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Varughese family goes to Washington, D.C. Family plans to reach out to the U. S. Department of Justice, other local reps

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The Varughese family is headed to the nation’s capital in their ongoing search for answers regarding their son’s mysterious death earlier this year.

The family plans to reach out to the U. S. Department of Justice, Senator Dick Durbin, U.S. Rep. Jan Schakowsky and other officials in the hopes one of them will be able to get Jackson County authorities to release police and autopsy reports regarding the death of 19year old Pravin Varughese.

“Even if they don’t give us an appointment we’re going to go,” said Lovely Varughese, Pravin’s mother.

Her son’s body was found in a clear area, about a football field’s length into the woods, in the 1400 block of East Main Street the morning of Feb. 18. He was last seen alive, leaving a party, on Feb. 12. The 19-year-old from Morton Grove had been attending Southern Illinois University since 2012 as a criminal justice major.

In August the Varughese family filed a $5 million dollar wrongful death suit against the City of Carbondale, then Carbondale

election | from page 4 election. Trustee Rosemary Palicki said it was a form of electioneering and thought the mayor was taking Karkula’s ruling out of context to get residents to vote against the ballot question.

Police chief to run for trustee In related news, retiring Niles Police Chief Dean Strzelecki announced his candidacy for trustee on Saturday. Strzelecki joins Trustee Joe LoVerde and former Niles Business Liaison and Marketing Director Denise McCreery as the Niles Forward Party. Strzelecki, a 39-year veteran of the department, will serve his last day on the Niles police force this Friday. At press time village officials had yet to say who would be serving as interimpolice chief or how soon the village will begin the process of seeking a permanent replacement for the

Police Chief Jody O’Guinn, and Gaege Bethune, the last person to see their son alive. O’Guinn was fired from the police department

by Carbondale City Manager Kevin Baity on Aug. 18 for “confidential reasons.”

The lawsuit alleges that 19-year-old Pravin Varughese was beaten to death by someone who had given him a ride after the Feb. 12 party. Moreover, it also alleges O’Guinn’s told them “it’s just what college kids do; they go missing for several days” before their son’s body was found in the woods. The family further claims O’Guinn purposefully failed to follow up with the state trooper that stopped Bethune on the road where Pravin Varughese went missing or do a proper search of the wooded area where their son was last seen by Bethune.

The family argues these were “willful” acts aimed at trying to keep bad publicity from getting out about Carbondale because the city is economically dependent on SIU. Moreover, the family says Jackson County State’s Attorney Michael Carr has refused their requests for police and autopsy reports regarding Pravin Varughese’s death because of his office’s ongoing investigation.

retiring chief.

The Niles Forward slate will be running in the April 2015 municipal election. Also running next year are incumbent Trustees Rosemary Palicki and Chris Hanusiak.

Schakowsky elected to ninth term U.S. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, D-9th, won over 59 percent of the vote last Tuesday to beat Republican challenger Susan Atanus’ 40.49 percent.

Chairman of the Illinois Republican Party Jack Dorgan asked Atanus, the Niles resident who made headlines for her strange and offensive comments during her campaign, not to run on the ballot as a Republican.

“Schakowsky is pro-gay rights and abortion, and that breeds HIV and AIDS,” Atanus told The Bugle earlier this year.

Atanus has repeatedly gone on

COURTESY VARUGHESE FAMILY

“Justice for Pravin” float. In their continuing campaign for answers regarding their son’s death, the Varughese family also had a “Justice for Pravin” float in Chicago’s Indian Independence Day Parade on Aug. 16. “Lt. Governor Sheila Simon was there and stopped by our float to chat with us,” said Lovely Varughese. “They also let me go up on stage and speak about Pravin.”

Carr has also repeatedly refused requests from comment on the case from The Bugle “because of the ongoing investigation.”

The family will be leaving Morton Grove Wednesday and are expected to return from the capitol on Friday evening. At press time the Varughese family had also launched a fundraising site for people willing to donate towards their investigation and legal fees.

“Hopefully we’ll get somewhere,” said Lovely Varughese. “At least, try to get this case out of the Jackson County State Attorney’s hands.”

record saying God controls the weather and has put tornadoes and diseases such as autism and dementia on earth in response to gay rights and legalized abortions and promised that if elected she would work towards eliminating stock exchanges.

Closer to home, Niles Township Republican Committeeman Joe Hedrick told The Bugle he was surprised by her win in the primary.

“I don’t know what she did to get so many votes,” said Hedrick.

“It was pretty much an invisible campaign.”

In the weeks ahead of the election yellow signs with handwriting in black marker asking residents to vote for the 55-year old Atanus appeared next to signs for Schakowsky, Quinn and Rauner.

Once the results showed her set to win Schakowsky told reporters last Tuesday she was thrilled to win reelection.

www.cookcountycrimestoppers.org • 800.535.stop Thursday, Novem ber 13, 2014 | ni lesbug le.com The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Niles, Park Ridge and Morton Grove Police Departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

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Niles Steven Zoldowski, 50, 5729 N. Manton Ave., Chicago, was arrested on Nov. 5 in the 6900 block of Milwaukee Avenue for driving with a suspended license and driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Aurora Vanschoyck, 26, 7321 Ottawa Ave., Chicago, was arrested on Nov. 5 in the 9200 block of Milwaukee Avenue for driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Trevor Porter, 19, 8143 Knox Ave., Skokie, was arrested on Nov. 5 in the 5600 block of Touhy Avenue for retail theft.

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Oscar Quiroz, 42, 5948 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove, was arrested on Nov. 1 on Waukegan and Niles Terrace for driving under the influence of alcohol.

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Daniel Brown, 32, 9666 Golf Terrace, Glenview, was arrested on Nov. 1 at 8500 Golf Road for retail theft.

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Michael Koeppen, 26, 7354 Ottawa Ave. Chicago, was arrested on Oct. 31 at the Golf Mill Mall for retail theft.

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Lorenzo Ray, 20, 14429 Cooper Ave., Dixmor, and two 16-year-olds were arrested on Nov. 2 at 5600 Touhy Avenue for retail theft.

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Walter Hejno, 53, 2727 Nordica, Chicago, was arrested on Nov. 3 in the 7000 block of Milwaukee Avenue for driving with a suspended license.

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Norridge, was arrested on Oct. 28 on Dee and Devon for driving with a suspended license, violating a traffic control device and no insurance.

Rodolfo Cisneros, 41, of the 0-100 block of Elm Avenue, Fox Lake, was arrested on Oct. 28 in the 900 block of West Touhy Avenue for driving with a suspended driver’s license and expired registration.

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Omar Paz, 25, of the 4200 block of North St. Louis Avenue, Chicago, was arrested on Oct. 27 on Summit and Euclid for not having a driver’s license, failing to obey a stop sign and not wearing a seat belt.

Gerardo Avila, 20, of the 2900 block of North Butrick Street, Waukegan, was arrested on Oct. 28 on Cumberland and Belle Plaine for speeding and not having a valid driver’s license.

Julio Vargas, 41, of the 8300 block of West Gunnison Stret,

Julian Palma-Dolores, 21, of the 1400 block of Perry

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Street, Des Plaines, was arrested on Oct. 28 on Northwest Highway and Western for not having a valid driver’s license and only having one tail light working properly.

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for driving under the influence.

Dempster St. for driving under the influence of alcohol.

John Ramaker III, 23, was arrested on Nov. 4 at 6250 Dempster for possession of cannabis.

Michael Macauley, 24, was

Llesita Ramos, 26, of the 1400

14 block of North First Avenue, Melrose Park, was arrested on Oct. 31 on Dempster and Western for not having a valid driver’s license, not having insurance and disobeying a traffic control device.

Kevin McKay, 29, of the 1300 block of Brown Street, Des Plaines, was arrested on Oct. 31 in the 900 block of West Touhy Avenue for having an expired and suspended registration.

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Thapa, 19,was arrested 20 Susmit Nov. 2 on Dempster and Birch

Justin McClure, 20, was arrested on Oct. 30 on Waukegan and Dempster for driving over the speed limit.

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Ajchariya Thurathong, 23, was arrested on Oct. 31 at 8530 Waukegan Road for battery.

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Hussein Bahamou, 30, was

22 arrested on Nov. 3 on Athletic and Dempster Street for possession of cannabis.

Fernando Delgado, 56, was

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19 arrested on Nov. 1 on Main

Oakton St. for retail theft.

and Austin for driving under the influence of alcohol and other drugs.

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Amar Smajlovic, 28, was

Nicholas Zak, 20, was arrested

for possession of cannabis.

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or Palicki. Sadly, Illinois voters Illinois voters recently don’t know better. indicated that they want the First, what is a wage? A wage “minimum wage” raised to is the price of labor. If the price $10.Whywasn’tthe“minimum of labor rises not because of wage” raised over the last a competitive job market or four years while Democrats improvements in productivity, held the governorship but because government forces and both legislatures? it to, bad things happen to Why won’t Chicago or another workers. Businesses will react any other municipality or perspective with morgan by automating work to lower county unilaterally raise the dubiel the price of labor, cut hours for minimum wage? Why make existing workers, raise prices to workers wait for a “living wage”? Even Niles could just raise the offset the increase and, worst of all, hire “minimum wage” paid to every worker fewer workers.

This is why liberal havens like Chicago, in Niles. Why don’t they?

You might suspect it’s because they Evanston and Park Ridge have never know better. Mayor Przybylo and cared enough about workers in their Trustee Alpogianis are both in the own communities to unilaterally raise hypercompetitive restaurant/food the “minimum wage.” They know that service business. Trustees LoVerde and will simply drive businesses out of their Hanusiak both know the low bidder communities, hurt workers and destroy world of construction and, from our the tax base.

I put minimum wage in quotes work together at the Library, I know that Trustee Matyas understands the because the true minimum wage is zero. marketplace and finances. I don’t know A “minimum wage” doesn’t guarantee a the positions of either Trustee Jekot job. You cannot earn a living, let alone a

“living wage”, without a job. Economists, even liberal ones, are nearly universal in recognizing that “minimum wage” laws only guarantee a wage price for those workers who can find work at that particular price for labor. It increases unemployment and raises prices, two very bad outcomes. Remember stagflation?

If there’s anything you need to know about Illinois it’s that the economic policies supported by a majority of voters have lead us to the bottom of the fifty states. These dumb anti-free market policies hurt everybody and Illinois has been practicing them for nearly a century.

Work is noble. You learn things at work that you cannot be taught in a textbook or a classroom. You learn things about the world and yourself that you’ll never know sitting at home watching daytime TV collecting welfare. The problem isn’t going to be fixed by more government, but by less government. We need new policies that recognize the nobility and pride of work. Get rid of policies that stop people from working. If Illinois wants to improve its economy, if it really wants to make things better for workers, then get out of the way and let people work.

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He is a, veteran bass player, John has played at a number of festivals including: the original Big Horn (Ivanhoe, Illinois), the Chicago Jazz Festival (9 appearances), the MidAmerican Jazz Festival (St. Louis, Missouri), Elkhart Jazz Festival (13 appearances) and the Atlanta World Music Fest.

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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.

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Football

Hawks shocKeD Maine South falls to Barrington

By mike sAndrolini SPORTS REPORTER

mike@nilesbugle.com @Voyager_Sport

With a plethora of senior playmakers, there was reason for optimism that the 2014 Hawks could clear one particular postseason hurdle— the Class 8A quarterfinals, where their season has ended each of the past two years—and perhaps reach the championship game for the first time since winning it all in 2010.

But the Barrington Broncos dashed those hopes last Saturday afternoon, sacking Maine South quarterback Brian Collis seven times en route to a 21-7 victory in the two teams’ second-round playoff game at Wilson Field.

With the win, Barrington (101) advances to play undefeated Glenbard West (11-0) in the quarterfinals Saturday in Glen Ellyn.

It marks the third time in four years that Maine South has gone undefeated during the regular season, only to suffer what would be their only loss during the playoffs.

Defensive back Chris Tsichlis, one of the many standouts from the Class of 2015, summed it up the Hawks’ ouster this way afterward: “It stinks because with so much work that we put in, how much we care about each other and have each other’s backs, we thought that we could go all the way or maybe just go farther (in the playoffs this year),” said Tsichlis, who had two tackles-

for-loss in the game. “Sometimes it doesn’t go your way, but I’ll always love these guys.”

The contest certainly started off well for the Hawks, who thwarted the Broncos’ opening drive of the game when senior Tommy Bazarek intercepted a pass and returned it all the way to the Barrington 2-yard line. On the next play, senior Justin Fahey took it over the goal line for a 7-0 lead.

“A great play by Tommy Bazarek on the interception,” said Maine South coach David Inserra. “It was a huge return and we put points on the board right away.”

Inserra was emotional as he talked about Fahey, the heart and soul of the Hawks over the past two years. During that two-year period, the Hawks went 19-4, won two CSL South championships and extended Maine South’s streak of divisional titles to 14.

“I told him he’s the new No. 20 on our all-time list,” said Inserra.

“He’s a kid that this program will absolutely miss. You don’t see it in practice every day, but he comes out here and just gives his heart for this team. Four Fahey boys played for this program.”

On the ensuing kickoff, however, Barrington’s Scotty Miller motored 87 yards for a touchdown to tie the contest.

Surrendering TDs on either kickoff or punt returns had been an issue for the Hawks throughout the season, and

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PHOTO BY MIKE SANDROLINI

Tommy Bazarek had an interception in Maine South’s loss to Barrington Saturday.

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cross country

Maine South boys place 12th in state Niles West’s Mujica finishes 34th

PHOTO BY Mark Gregory

Niles West’s Christine Mujica (middle) placed 34th in the state with a time of 17:36 Saturday.

PEORIA - For Maine South runner Paul d’Ambrosio, the state cross country meet at Detweiller Park did not really go as planned, yet he ended the day with mixed emotions after reaching one of his top goals in his final high school race.

He was first in the chute for the Hawks in 14 minutes, 59 seconds, good for 37th place, pacing the team to a 12th-place finish.

“It was pretty good I guess. I broke 15 minutes and that’s a big milestone for any distance runner and I am very happy about that,” d’Ambrosio said. “Our team did not hit the goal and I was cramping up a bit and I do feel I could have done better. But not everything can go perfectly every day. I am very happy I can take that positive out of it so it is a good way to go out.

Because every good Maine South runner has broken 15 and I knew I had to break 15. This is the course in Illinois where you run the fast times. And even on a day where everything didn’t really align I was able to get it done.” d’Ambrosio said the pace of the race was the fastest he has been part of.

“This had to have been one of the fastest races in recent memory,” he said. “I think 14:48 was about the cutoff for all state. I knew looking at who was in this field, it was going to be a really deep field and the front was going to be really fast. This is Illinois, probably one of the best running states in the

nation and this is the proof right here. Hopefully this goes down as one of the better years because it would be nice to say I was a part of something like this. I am happy with how I ran and I gave it my all out there.”

Following d’Ambrosio through the chute was senior Henry Mierzwa (52nd, 15:07), junior Brian Sodaro (62nd, 15:12), junior Ralph Patejunas (96th, 15:23) and sophomore Alex Ortwig (177th, 15:56).

Senior Aidan Gaskin (181st, 15:59) and sophomore Reese Jordan (199th, 16:17) competed but did not score.

In the girls race, Niles West senior Christine Mujica was 34th in 17:36.

“It was brutal,” she said of the race competition.

“Everyone out there was my speed and my caliber. I noticed that right at the start. Having everyone challenging helped me and pushed me a lot. I PRed down here and it was really hard but worth it. I started out fast and that is one of my regrets, but if I didn’t, I probably would have gotten stuck, so in retrospect, it was the right thing to do. There is a lot of hype with this race and there is a lot of adrenaline through the whole race, not just the start and I really liked that. I tried to grow this season and I did and I did and it feels good. This year was a success.”

Maine South junior Kalina Gardiner finished 83rd in the race in 18:05.

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volleyball

Schaumburg puts end to Demons’ season Maine East finishes season with 23 wins After winning the CSL North and a regional championship, Maine East’s girls volleyball team was hoping to extend an already successful season by beating No. 2-seed Schaumburg at its own sectional last week.

The sectional semifinal match went three games, but the Saxons prevailed, 25-14, 18-25, 25-21 and ousted the No. 3-seed Demons.

Schaumburg advanced to play top-seeded Loyola in the sectional championship game—which the Saxons lost—while the Demons end their year 23-10.

Maine East fell behind 4-0 in Game 1 and never recovered, but the Demons turned the tables on Schaumburg in Game 2, opening up a 23-10 lead at one point.

“I told them how proud I was of them, especially after the first set,” said Maine East coach Anne Bezek. “We could have easily hung

our heads and let them beat us in two (games), but we came out and we didn’t just fight back; we took that second set with force.

“We served very well (in the second game). I think we just calmed down. We were really amped up, we were playing at home, we’re playing for sectionals.

I don’t want to say pressure, but we’ve got a lot of excitement.”

Maine East was up early, 7-6, in Game 3, but the Saxons ran off six straight points for a 12-7 lead.

“They came out the third set, and even though it was kind of up and down, they stayed calm and they kept fighting,” Bezek said. “I told them that I’m proud of them because we didn’t lose playing scared and safe. They lost going for it, and that’s all I could ever ask of them.”

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PHOTO BY Mike Sandrolini

Maggie Chwieralski (right) and Maine East fell to Schaumburg in three sets.

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FOOTBALL

Matt Gurke, Plainfield Central

234

Total TDs (not passing)

Passing

Mike Sabatino, Notre Dame

63

Megan Cladis, JCA

35

Jade Blackney, Plainfield East

300

A. Gooch, Joliet Central

62

Hannah Wood, Downers South

35

Erin Eulitz, Plainfield Central

269 244

Alex Tibble, Joliet West

1,916

Quintin Hoosman, Plainfield North 32

Jacob Dailey, Romeoville

62

Selene Ushela, Downers North

34

Megan Cladis, JCA

Anthony Kitchens, Romeoville

1,501

Jake Mayon, Plainfield East

21

Vinny Labus, Maine South

61

Maggie Chwieralski, Maine East

33

Elizabeth Hyland, Plainfield Central 238

Cole Kotopka, Plainfield East

1,359

Justin Fahey, Maine South

17

Anthony Hernandez, Romeoville

55

Kaila Johanson, Niles West

32

Grace Larson, Downers North

228

Tommy Galanopolous, Niles West 1,352

Brad Sznajder, Benet

15

Trevor Smeets, Plainfield Central

54

Nicoletta Crowley, Romeoville

32

Maggie Chwieralski, Maine East

222

John Carnagio, Minooka

1,280

Jacob Baker, Downers South

15

Evan Stingily, Romeoville

53

Niki Ahlstrand, Maine East

32

Mallory Krzysciak, JCA

211

Jeremy Quade, Lockport

1,249

Nate Gunn, Minooka

14

Akwasi Aikins, Plainfield Central

52

Amy Koerner, Joliet West

30

Amy Koerner, Joliet West

194

Jack Sznajder, Benet

1,234

Quran Spillman, Niles West

10

Jake Semlow, Lockport

51

Ashley Shook, Plainfield Central

29

Theresa Diamond, Minooka

193

10

Blake Parzych, Minooka

51

Ginger Perinar, Minooka

27

Megan Melone, JCA

192

Jessica Karalow, Minooka

26

Miranda Duro, Maine East

173

Hannah Farley, Maine East

172

Marcus Hayes, Plainfield Central

668

Brandon Costantino, Niles West

Kelvin Jones, Romeoville

468

Charles Hunter, Romeoville

9

Charles Hunter, Romeoville

50

Kyle Henderson, Joliet West

9

Mack Cooney, Benet

50

Rushing

Sacks

Quintin Hoosman, Plainfield N.

2,400

Tommy Bazarek, Maine South

8

Brad Sznajder, Benet

1,583

Matt Galanopolous, Niles West

8

George Corey, Maine East

Jake Mayon, Plainfield East

1,436

D’Lante Dawson, Romeoville

7

Daniel Manning, Plainfield East

Kelvin Jones, Romeoville

6

Blake Parzych, Minooka

Alex Tibble, Joliet West

6

Daniel Jackson, Plainfield East

Nate Gunn, Minooka Jacob Baker, Downers South

1,181 1,027

Assists Ashley Shook, Plainfield Central

746

Ashley Shook, Plainfield Central

166

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Kelly Clucas, Minooka

727

Ginger Perinar, Minooka

165

10

Madeline Lubeck, Westmont

600

Lauren Stefanski, Joliet West

165

9.5

Sarah Hua-Pham, Maine East

544

Halley Pardy, Westmont

158

9

MacKenzi Welsh, Plainfield East

487

MacKenzi Welsh, Plainfield East

153

Brandon Costantino, Niles West

856

Tommy Galanopolous, Niles West

6

Jake Kilma, Joliet Central

8

Renee Kryk, Downers South

467

Elexis Coleman, Joliet West

150

Woody Corey, Maine East

850

Jake Czerniakowski, Minooka

5

Mike Sabatino, Notre Dame

8

Nicoletta Crowley, Romeoville

430

Meghan Harrison, JCA

146

Tommy Galanopolous, Niles West 802

Vinny Labus, Maine South

5

David Neilands, Maine South

7

Sara Nielson, Benet

369

Jessica Karalow, Minooka

138

Cameron Credit, Lockport

602

Woody Corey, Maine East

5

Akwasi Aikins, Plainfield Central

5.5

Mary Murphy, JCA

312

Abbey Warke, Plainfield East

137

Justin Fahey, Maine South

592

Cody Viertel, Plainfield South

5

Cody Conway, Plainfield North

4.5

Megan Melone, JCA

301

Tommie Sherman, Joliet Central

561

Kelvin Jones, Romeoville

545

Alex Tibble, Joliet West

Jeremy Quade, Lockport

541

Marcus Hayes, Plainfield Central

Kills

Evan Stingily, Romeoville

4

16

Brian Brand, Notre Dame

4

Maddie Naal, JCA

165

Ginger Perinar, Minooka

348

Tommy Galanopolous, Niles West

16

Michael Connolly, Downers South

4

Addy Alt, JCA

132

Grace Larson, Downers North

326

406

Anthony Kitchens, Romeoville

15

Mary Murphy, JCA

100

Lauren Stefanski, Joliet West

274

Gill Whitaker, Romeoville

340

Cole Kotopka, Plainfield East

12

D’Lante Dawson, Romeoville

5

Nicole Witmer, JCA

96

Kaila Johanson, Niles West

264

Matt Galanopolous, Niles West

313

Marcus Hayes, Plainfield Central

9

Anthony Kopel, Romeoville

4

Ashley Shook, Plainfield Central

81

Elexis Coleman, Joliet West

251

John Carnagio, Minooka

8

Tim Simon, Notre Dame

4

Niki Ahlstrand, Maine East

80

Mary Murphy, JCA

245

72

Abbey Warke, Plainfield East

234

Receiving

Passing TDs

INT

Blocks

Elizabeth Hyland, Plainfield Central 363

Kyle Henderson, Joliet West

777

Jeremy Quade, Lockport

8

Collin Talkie, Joliet West

3

Gabby Slagle, Westmont

Charles Hunter, Romeoville

668

Jack Sznajder, Benet

6

Derrius Rodgers, Lockport

3

Elizabeth Hyland, Plainfield Central 68

Hannah Farley, Maine East

232

Tommy Bazarek, Maine South

649

Kelvin Jones, Romeoville

5

Justin Fahey, Maine South

3

Cynthia Ley, Minooka

68

Halley Pardy, Westmont

231

D’Lante Dawson, Romeoville

627

Marcus Hayes, Plainfield Central

4

Vinny Labus, Maine South

3

Cassie Lueken, Downers South

62

Erin Eulitz, Plainfield Central

224

Matt Galanopolous, Niles West

579

Issiah Dunson, Plainfield Central

3

Lily Binkus, Plainfield East

61

Katie Vondra, Downers South

222

Sean Kelley, Lockport

500

Danny Saracco, Plainfield South

151

VOLLEYBALL

Lauren Stefanski, Joliet West

57

Brittany Welch, Resurrection

212

Manuel Nartey, Romeoville

452

Charley Weidenbach, Benet

113

Aces

MacKenzi Welsh, Plainfield East

56

Rachael Fara, Benet

209

Evan French, Joliet West

451

Woody Corey, Maine East

105

Halley Pardy, Westmont

62

Emily Hise, Minooka

56

Lyric Miles, Romeoville

199

Cody Viertel, Plainfield South

447

George Corey, Maine East

101

Lauren Stefanski, Joliet West

62

Ariana Cerecedes, Westmont

54

Kiera James, Downers South

184

Jacob Adams, Minooka

442

Michael Connolly, Downers South

84

Dominique Krason, Niles West

53

Andrea Chaidez, Romeoville

53

Dominique Krason, Niles West

178

Kyle Speas, Plainfield North

400

Justin Brandon, Romeoville

76

Lindsey Visvardis, Lockport

47

Elexis Coleman, Joliet West

50

Madeline Grimm, JCA

172

Brandon Rivera, Plainfield East

384

Jake Kilma, Joliet Central

72

Elexis Coleman, Joliet West

42

Jessica Karalow, Minooka

42

Allison Papesh, Minooka

168

Quran Spillman, Niles West

374

Luke Derouin, Plainfield Central

72

MacKenzi Welsh, Plainfield East

39

Ginger Perinar, Minooka

42

Niki Ahlstrand, Maine East

150

Vinny Labus, Maine South

344

M. Key, Joliet Central

69

Madeline Lubeck, Westmont

38

Ariana Cerecedes, Westmont

147

Justin Fahey, Maine South

291

Patrick McCarthy, Benet

67

Mary Murphy, JCA

38

Lindsey Visvardis, Lockport

449

MacKenzi Welsh, Plainfield East

140

Jon Zapotoczny, Lockport

286

S. Brown-Washington, Joliet Central 65

Renee Kryk, Downers South

38

Hannah Wood, Downers South

351

Gabby Slagle, Westmont

138

Brad Sznajder, Benet

260

D. Gallegos, Joliet Central

65

Grace Larson, Downers North

37

Selene Ushela, Downers North

349

Maggie Chwieralski, Maine East

127

Jake Johnson, Plainfield Central

63

Lyric Miles, Romeoville

37

Katie Vondra, Downers South

321

Tackles

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T h ur sday, Novem ber 13, 2014 | ni lesbug le.com SOUTH | from page 11 it was something Inserra was keenly aware of going into the game.

“It was huge (referring to kickoff return),” Inserra said.

“We talked about it all week.”

Maine South forced Barrington to punt on the Broncos’ opening drive of the second quarter, but the Hawks were whistled for roughing the punter, which gave the Broncos a first down on Maine South’s 48-yard line.

The Broncos capitalized on that penalty with quarterback Johnny Davidson’s 1-yard sneak five plays later.

Inserra wasn’t pleased with

Demons | from page 13 The Demons never regained the lead, although they pulled to within a point of Schaumburg on four occasions. When Maine East did get close, Saxons’ senior outside hitter Oyinkan Akinola came through with kills to keep the Demons at bay.

“It was smart to go to her more because she was the one person we struggled with,” said Bezek, referring to Akinola. “We were handling pretty much anything else they threw at us.”

Outside hitter Hannah Farley closed out her four-year varsity career by leading the Demons with 12 kills. Sarah Hua-Pham, who, like Farley, was a four-year starter, finished with 24 assists. Miranda Duro, a junior, had 12 digs and junior Courtney Depa seven.

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the call, and made reference to a similar play in the first period when Barrington was called for running into the punter—a 5-yard penalty as opposed to roughing the kicker, which is a 15-yard walk-off.

I don’t even think it was roughing because he even tried to hold the guy (Barrington’s punter) up,” Inserra noted. “How did that differ from the first one (called against Barrington)? I questioned those calls, but we made some mistakes ourselves.”

The Hawks threatened to tie the game late in the first half, putting together a drive that started from their own 20 with 49.9 seconds left and moving

the chains to the Barrington 21 yard-line. However, Collis (20 of 33, 227 yards) was sacked for a 10-yard loss. Maine South attempted a 49-yard field goal with the wind at its back, but the attempt failed.

A Barrington interception midway through the third quarter set up the Broncos’ final TD of the afternoon—a 6-yard run by Dumaso Mkwanan, who finished with over 140 yards rushing.

“They had speed, but they had nothing that we couldn’t handle,” said Hawks senior defensive back Dan Ellsworth. “We didn’t play our best, like coach said, and we know we could have played better. But it is what it is.

“Everyone put everything they had in it this year. I’d do anything for anyone of these guys out here. I love ’em and we had a great year. There’s nothing to be ashamed of. I wish it would have ended better, but we’re not done.

We’re still going to be tight.”

Bazarek and senior Vinny Labus caught 72 and 95 yards worth of passes, respectively, from Collis, who’ll be a third-year starter next season for the Hawks. Collis had quite a stable of receivers this season that included seniors Bazarek, Labus, Jarrett Gustafson and George Sargeant, junior Jon Arenas and the always reliable Fahey out of the backfield.

“I’ve been playing with (Brian)

Collis for five years now,” Arenas said. “We’ve got that chemistry.

This team has a lot of chemistry.

We’re going to take what these seniors gave us and keep the tradition (going) and learn from them.”

As for Fahey, he totaled 82 all-purpose yards in his final game (60 yards rushing, 32 yards receiving).

“A great season overall,” Inserra said. “We said we’d ride our horses as far as we could. Fahey … one incredible ballplayer. He gave you everything he had. Vinny Labus, Tommy Bazarek, Tyler Bolger, some great seniors that give you every ounce of energy, every ounce of their heart.”

Junior middle hitter Niki Ahlstrand contributed five kills, while senior Rachel Maurer had five digs and three aces.

“They (the Saxons) were on their game,” Farley said. “We still did amazing; we played our best game of the season no doubt about it.”

Both Farley and Bezek pointed out how far the volleyball team has progressed since Farley first joined the squad as a freshman. The Demons went 4-28 that year, and then made steady improvements in the “W” column from that point on, winning eight, 17 and 23 games, respectively, each of the next three seasons.

“It was amazing,” Farley said.

“I couldn’t have asked for a better senior year. Starting off as a freshman, we were 4-28 and to end the (2014) season 23-10 is pretty amazing because I would have

never imagined that.”

“A few of the seniors said to me on Senior Night, ‘We never would have believed this was possible three years ago.’ ” said Bezek, who came back to coach the Demons prior to Farley’s sophomore year.

“It’s just an incredible story and for these girls to work as hard as they have, to come together in the offseason and work over the summer and really commit to this goal that we’ve been talking about for the past two or three years, trying to build the program up to this level, I couldn’t have asked for anything more out of those seniors.”

The 2014 calendar year has been a banner year for Maine East’s girls athletic program. The basketball team won the CSL North for the first time in its history last February; the water polo team also won conference; and now the

volleyball team took the CSL North and won a regional.

“It’s been the year of the female

sport,” Bezek said.“It’s outstanding.

I’m proud to be a part of it and I’m proud we’re a part of it.”

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How often do you tweet? Not often, I look more than I tweet.

What do you use Twitter for? I like to keep updated with my friends and stuff. A lot of recruiters are on Twitter now so I have to stay updated.

What do you like to follow on Twitter? I like watching the sports videos they have on their like the big football hits and stuff like that. I think it is called amazing sports or something like that.

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Explaining why families should not panic or live in fear of Ebola Recently, media coverage has been dominated by the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. The high mortality rate and frightening nature of the disease have many families very concerned.

People and government officials around the country debate matters from travel restrictions to mandatory isolation and generally how to prevent a tragic situation here in the United States.

The largest outbreak to date of the

Ebola virus is occurring in West Africa, mostly in Liberia, Guinea and Sierra Leone. The outbreak likely began in December 2013, but it spread significantly, and by August of this year the World Heath Organization declared the outbreak a “Public Health Emergency of International Concern.�

Currently, over 8500 cases have been reported with over 4000 deaths, but these numbers are likely a substantial underestimate.

In this column we will review the important features of Ebola Virus Disease, and explain why families should not panic or live in fear of Ebola.

Transmission information Unlike the flu, Ebola is not spread through the air or water. The chances of you or your children becoming infected are slim. Ebola is only transmitted through direct contact with the blood or body fluids of an infected person or from objects like needles that have been in contact with infected body fluids.

This means it does not spread through air, food, water, or by touching things like money, doorknobs or keyboards. Ebola infection is extremely hard to contract and therefore it is much less likely to spread than infections that are airborne like most respiratory viruses.

what are the symptoms?

It is very important for families to keep in mind that the chances of contracting Ebola virus infection here in the United States are extremely small.

There are so many other medical conditions and infections, which cause significant illness on a much larger scale than Ebola. Each year over 200,000 people are hospitalized and thousands perish from complications of the flu, but last year only 46 percent of Americans received the flu vaccine.

Rates of obesity are at epidemic levels, contributing to increases in high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Each year in the U.S., close to 5 million people are treated for skin cancer, yet more people are spending greater lengths of time in the sun. In recent years there have been close to 50,000 bicycle accidents each year, and close to 90 percent of those who died in these accidents were not wearing helmets.

And while we should all remain vigilant and keep up with news about Ebola, families who truly want to protect themselves and their loved ones need to be sure people are eating healthy foods and getting regular exercise. Arranging for everyone to wear sunscreen when outdoors, insisting on bike helmets at all times, and getting flu vaccine each year are just some of the measures that will result in a tremendous amount of health benefit, well beyond any level of danger from Ebola virus.

Ebola typically starts suddenly with a fever but symptoms can also include a severe headache, muscle pain, weakness, diarrhea, vomiting, stomach pain, or unexplained bleeding or bruising. The time from infection with the virus to the onset of symptoms is from 2 to 21 days, with 8 to 10 days being most common.

is there treatment?

To date there is no proven treatment or antiviral regimen. One of the most important aspects of successful treatment seems to be early recognition and aggressive management of fluids and hydration.

A number of experimental treatments have recently been used in infected individuals in the United States. And, while these recent cases all had positive outcomes with the patients surviving the infection, it remains unclear how much the experimental treatments contributed to the successful treatment.

Prevention of spread of the infection requires the people who recently traveled to West Africa and may have been exposed to people sick with Ebola to monitor themselves closelyforfever or other symptoms.These people must be immediately isolated at a medical facility capable of handling cases of Ebola.

Dr. Adam Aronson, MD, is a pediatrician based in Skokie, Illinois. The advice contained in this column is for informational purposes only. Readers should consult with a physician to evaluate any illness or medical condition. Dr. Aronson accepts new patients. Call (847) 6765394 or. www.kidsfirstpediatricpartners.com

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dave says

Teach her first, then comes responsibility $12,000 doesn’t just magically appear in an 18-year-old’s hands like you didn’t teach her Dear Dave, the correlation between My daughter is a freshman work and money earlier. So, in college, but I didn’t save you’re going to have to get for her education. My real busy, real fast unless you parents said it was my job want her to be drowning in to pay for my college, and debt when she graduates. that’s what I’ve told her. Dave Says I think you owe her a leg She’s going to have about money advice by dave ramsey up at this point. Twelve $12,000 in student loan debt thousand dollars doesn’t after her first year, but how do I talk to her about not ending just magically appear in an 18-yearup with $50,000 in debt when she’s old’s hands. I’m perfectly okay with kids working through college and through?

Paul parents cracking the whip when it comes to acting responsibly. But if Dear Paul, If you want her to pay for college, you expect them to pay for it, you then, as her dad, you have to coach first have to show them how to do her on how she’s supposed to come that. Otherwise, they’re going to up with the money and manage hit the default button and wind up it properly. She’s already behind $50,000 in debt when they graduate. the eight ball because it sounds That’s a really bad plan!

If you have some money, I think you should help her along while teaching her how to make money, save and budget. Then, maybe she’ll be prepared to pay for her last couple of years with some good, hard work!

—Dave

Don’t stop paying just yet Dear Dave, I’m a junior in college, and I live in a rental house. There’s no formal lease, and my landlord never asked for a deposit of any kind. Recently, I started receiving notices from Chase Mortgage saying that my landlord is $7,500 behind in his mortgage. I’m worried about what will happen if they foreclose on him.

Should I move out, stop paying rent or what? He’s told me not to

worry, because he’s just behind on the payments and not in default.

Chris Dear Chris, Well, the last part is not quite true.

When you’re behind on payments you are, by definition, in default. Still, I think you should stay right where you are for now, and keep paying your rent on time like normal. Keep the lines of communication open with your landlord, too. I’d also contact Chase, and tell them about your situation in this house. Ask them to keep you informed about what’s happening with the property, so that you’ll have time to formulate a plan and find a new place to live if the house goes into foreclosure.

Chances are they’ll give you at least 30 days to move out if a foreclosure occurs. You probably won’t have to pay anything to the bank afterward, so you may get to sit there rent-free even longer while

they sort out everything.

Considering the fact that you don’t have money wrapped up in a deposit or a lease hanging over your head, there’s really not a lot of risk for you here. Your landlord is still providing the home, and the truth is that foreclosures — if it comes to that — generally take a while to complete in Florida.

You might keep an eye out for other properties in the weeks ahead, but other than that, as a renter, you’re in pretty good shape under the circumstances.

—Dave

*Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He has authored five New York Times best-selling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover, EntreLeadership and Smart Money Smart Kids. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 8 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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Upcoming events for Seniors in the community

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Park Ridge

ONGOING

Volunteers are needed for the AARP Tax Aide Program.

volunteers needed

Volunteers are needed for the AARP Tax Aide Program.

If you are interested in being trained to be an electronic filer, please contact

Niles Senior Center For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, please check the Naturally Active Program Guides or call the Niles Senior Center at 5888420.

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

Advanced registration is required for programs.

For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, call the Niles Senior Center at 847588-8420

Kelly Mickle at 847-588-8420.

Training takes place in early January.

Tax appointments are scheduled from early February through mid-April.

Individuals must be a registered member of the Niles Senior Center to receive the member price. Non members are invited to participate in programs at the non-member price. For more information about membership and programs, contact the Senior Center.

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

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

Got the dot?

It may save your life Assist first responders with the information they need.

Become part of the Illinois Dot Program.

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

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

Social Bridge players needed!

Every Tuesday, 12:30pm, contact Jaymi at the Niles Senior Center for more information.

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different set of memories from their shared past.”–IMDB Dinner includes a hot dog, chips & dessert.

Tuesday, November 18, 5:00pm, $2M/$3NM

Niles Rhythm Band members needed!

Property Tax – What’s it All About?

Keep a beat or sing along!

Everyone is welcome to join this fun band. Call 847-588-8420 for more information.

Presented by: Scott Bagnall, Niles Township Assessor Learn about property taxes, assessments, appeals, and how to read your bill so you know what you are paying for.

Wednesday, November 19, 9 a.m. Free with registration.

Stop in and check out the NEW Media Center!

There are 10 new laptops, and an iPad. Volunteer Assistance!

Drop-in Hours: • Mondays, 1-3 p.m.

• Tuesdays, 2-3 p.m.

• Thursdays, 2-3 p.m.

• Fridays, 1-3 p.m.

Tax Volunteers Needed!

Volunteers are needed for the AARP Tax Aide Program.

If you are interested in being trained to be an electronic filer, please contact Kelly Mickle at (847)588-8420. Training takes place in early January.

Tax appointments are scheduled from early February through mid-April.

Art Therapy for People with Hearing Loss A 4-week class designed to promote effective communication and community through creativity. This new program combines creative arts and effective communication for people with hearing loss.

This arts therapy group will meet once a week and will explore creative ways of communicating through the use of art materials, addressing interests and concerns. Experience how art can help enhance our way of communicating with others.

Wednesdays, Oct. 29 to Nov. 19 FREE TO RESIDENTS! For more information please call Maya Zelio at (847)5888441.

No experience needed!

Dinner & Movie “Jersey Boys” (R 2014) “Adapted from the hit Broadway musical, this nostalgiv look at the Four Seasons and their bumpy offstage lives stretches across four decades.

Each of the musical act’s four original members presents a

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Camelot at the Drury Lane Theatre Adapted from T.H. White’s novel, The Once and Future King.

Camelot is a valiant Broadway musical that will transport audiences to the magical and mythical days of medieval England.

The legendary characters King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, Sir Lancelot and Merlin come alive in this exciting tale of love and chivalry. The classic production features a lush, romantic score including “If Ever I Would Leave You”, “Camelot”, “How To Handle a Woman”, “Follow Me”.

Thursday, December 11, 10:30am-5:00pm $65Mw/$70NM

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

9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays 999 Civic Center Drive Niles, IL 60714

Issues in the News

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

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

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

Bridge If bridge is of interest there are several opportunities to enjoy the game. Groups meet on Friday mornings, Sunday afternoons, and Couple’s Bridge

locally and worldwide.

Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued. Please call the NSC at 847588-8420 for more information.

meets the first Thursday of the month. Call the Center at 847692-3597 for more information or to be put in touch with one of the group moderators.

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

Book Worms: 1st Thursday of the month, 1 p.m. Love to read? Join us every month for

a discussion pertaining to a variety of books . One per month .

Camera Club: 4th Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m. Join our camera club as they provide instruction and interesting slideshows on a variety of different topics .

Money Matters with Chris Valentine: 1st & 3rd Monday of the Month, 10 a.m. Chris Valentine from Edward

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Maria Ullrich Maria Ullrich; beloved wife of the late Joseph Ullrich; loving mother of Theresa (Peter) Krebs; cherished grandmother Michael (Kimberly) and Irene (Donald) Holmen; and dear great grandmother of Lauren Holmen and Alexis Krebs.

Visitation was at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 seniors | from page 21 Jones presents a program of financial tips and answers your questions Opera Arts Club with Leo Rizzetto. 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, Noon. Do you have a love for opera and/or musicals? Leo Rizzetto, opera aficionado, presents a variety of majestic operas and toe tapping musicals.

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

Handicrafters: 1st Thursday of the month, 10 a.m. Do you knit, crochet, sew, quilt, crossstitch, or embroider? We make items for the Annual Holiday Bazaar and the V .A . Hospitals . We provide the supplies for these events, or you can work on your own project . Beginners are welcome!

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

N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, on Thursday, Nov. 6 from 3 - 9 p.m. Funeral was Friday, Nov. 7 at 9:15 a.m. to St. Juliana Church for mass at 10 a.m. Interment Maryhill Cemetery. Member of the American Aid Society. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Alzheimers Association. For more funeral information, call 847-9667302.

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

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

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

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

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

Morton Grove North Shore Senior Center

North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Social Services Office has space in the American Legion Memorial Civic Center at 6140 Dempster Street.

Information and assistance is provided to individuals of all ages including access to public

benefits, referrals for a variety of community programs, onsite and off-site support groups, and applications for the Village financial assistance program.

A monthly Caregiver Support Group meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 10 to 11:30 a.m.

On-site appointments are available for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, with Senior Health Insurance Program volunteers, and to discuss individual concerns of all kinds.

Volunteer opportunities Do you have great people skills? Do you enjoy reception work?

North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove has opening for people to help at our front desk, greeting guests, directing calls, and assisting with registrations.

Please contact Volunteer Services at 847.784.6052 for details.

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

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

Membership dues are $20 for an individual and $35 for a couple/household for a full year. Everyone welcome! Call North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus at 847470-5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove, to become a member.

The Minstrel’s Concert: Folk, Pop & Whatnot!

Monday, Nov. 17, 1 – 2:30 p.m.

Jim Kendros will perform immortal folk songs, beloved popular ballads, light classical numbers, and more on his many instruments. Hear the yearning Nyckelharpa, the festive Hurdy Gurdy, the charming Mandolin, the mysterious Native American Flute, and more. $9 member; $12 non-member. Call 847.470.5223 to register.

The Real Pocahontas Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1 – 2:30

p.m.

Who was the real Pocahontas?

Not merely a Disney beauty, Pocahontas was a Virginia Indian, the daughter of Chief Powhatan who, with her tribe, faced an invasion of powerful strangers from the east.

Throughout her life Pocahontas was an ambassador and a bridge-builder. 2014 marks the 400th anniversary of her marriage to John Rolfe, an excellent reason to learn more about this remarkable woman. $9 member; $12 non-member.

Call 847.470.5223 to register.

Holiday Dixieland Celebration Luncheon & Concert Thursday, Dec. 4, 11:45 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Enjoy this festive luncheon and concert just in time for the holiday season with the Banjo Buddies Dixieland Trio.

This eclectic group specializes in Dixieland jazz and popular standards from the 20’s through the 40’s and 50’s. Come enjoy fun, lively music and a delicious lunch from Dixie Kitchen & Bait Shop, which includes quartered fried chicken, corn muffins with honey butter, garden salad, collard greens, mashed potatoes, and coleslaw. $12 member; $15 non-member. Call 847.470.5223 to register.

The Battle of the Bulge Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1–2:30 p.m.

The Battle of the Bulge was Western Europe’s largest battle of the Second World War and eventually involved over one million combatants. Yet German plans for turning the tide of the war were defeated by just small groups of American soldiers who were in the ‘right place at the right time,’ and frequently made the ultimate sacrifice.

Award-winning author Robert Mueller remembers these places and the men who beat Hitler’s last desperate gamble. $9 member; $12 non-member.

Call 847.470.5223 to register.

A Laugh A Day Friday, Dec. 12, 1-2 p.m.

Laughter therapy is a wellrecognized tool for healing and maintaining good mental health. Laughter can increase cardiovascular endurance, relieve stress, and release endorphins, which provide natural pain relief. Join certified

laughter leader and member of the World Laughter Tour, Kathy Kanter, as she demonstrates how to prevent ‘hardening of the attitudes’ and gives you tools to incorporate techniques into your daily routines. No fee.

Call 847.470.5223 to register.

The Center of Concern

The mission of The Center of Concern is to provide housing assistance, support services, and counseling for seniors, the disabled, and others in need, enabling them to live with dignity and independence.

The Center’s web site is www. centerofconcern.org.

Volunteer needed Volunteer help needed at the reception desk of the Center of Concern in Park Ridge. This 35 year old social service agency helps maintain senior citizens in their homes and provides housing assistance enabling them to live with dignity and independence.

Call Jim at 847-823-0453.

Very flexible hours and other volunteer opportunities are available.

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

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

Homeowners desiring additional income, companionship, or the ability to remain in their homes may wish to consider The Center of Concern’s shared housing program. Residents are matched with screened applicants who possess a temperament suitable to shared accommodations.

The Center of Concern also offers friendly visitors for the homebound, programs designed to prevent homelessness, and volunteer opportunities in the office and in the field.

The Center’s web site is www. centerofconcern.org.

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jill on money

Retirement: Did Quantitative Easing actually work?

According to a Federal Reserve Board study, those first two rounds of QE also boosted economic growth

By Jill Schlesinger

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www.jillonmoney.com askjill@moneywatch.com

Almost exactly six years ago, the Federal Reserve launched an unconventional program of buying bonds to rescue a faltering economy. Since then, the Fed’s balance sheet has ballooned by $3.5 trillion, close to 25 percent on the nation’s gross domestic product. As the central bank ends the program, known as “Quantitative Easing” (or “QE”), the big question is: So did QE work?

To answer that question, a quick explainer about QE. In a lecture at George Washington University in 2012, then-Federal Reserve Chairman Ben Bernanke explained how QE works. Here’s the quick version: The Fed buys U.S. Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities, which drives up prices, pushes down interest rates and reduces the availability of these bonds in the market. With fewer bonds available, investors turn to alternate assets, like corporate bonds. This part is important: when investors buy corporate bonds, they are essentially lending money to companies.

The availability of corporate credit is an essential component in promoting the economic recovery, according to the Fed, and the byproduct of an improving economy is a rising stock market. One last thing: these bond purchases are not government spending, because the assets the Fed acquires are ultimately sold back into the market.

Now that we know what QE is, to determine if it worked, we need a reminder about the policy’s two goals: (1) to restore the functionality of markets, which had essentially locked up amid the financial crisis and (2) to boost the economy by lowering interest rates.

There is no doubt that the first round of QE, which began in November 2008 and the second round, which ran from August 2010 - June 2011, eased the strain in markets. According

to Joe Gagnon, Senior Fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics, QE also “inspired confidence and... it convinced financial markets that the United States wouldn’t turn into Japan, which they were worried about.” The net result is that markets did start functioning more smoothly.

According to a Federal Reserve Board study, those first two rounds of QE also boosted economic growth. The bond buying “raised the level of output by almost 3 percent and increased private payroll employment by more than 2 million jobs, relative to what otherwise would have occurred...the incremental contribution of the program is estimated to grow to 3 million jobs.” Additionally, Bill McBride of Calculated Risk estimates that QE probably lowered interest rates by 0.50 percent, allowing some consumers and companies to refinance their higher interest debt, thus reducing monthly payments and improving monthly cash flow.

There have been a few criticisms of QE, including that it artificially boosted stock prices because investors were dissuaded from investing in bonds; penalized savers, who have been staring at zero percent rates on their savings, checking and CD accounts; and will ultimately lead to rampant inflation and a weaker U.S. dollar.

Despite these concerns, it seems like doing nothing would have been far worse. Sure, stock prices are trading higher than they might have without QE, but where would they be if the economy were stuck in an even lower gear? And yes, savers have taken it on the chin, but hopefully, they were not damaged as much in the downturn because of those nest eggs.

And while concerns about potential inflation are always important to consider, there is absolutely no evidence of inflation in the U.S. economy - in fact, recent reports point to a slowdown in prices, not an acceleration. The naysayers contend that although the Fed’s

actions have not yet created inflation, they will down the road. They also say that when the Fed eventually sells the bonds, it will lead to destabilizing events across the globe.

QE may not have been the perfect policy solution, but in an environment where the government was a roadblock (anyone who thinks that austerity is the correct policy solution should take a look at how well it has played out in the eurozone), QE was far better than doing nothing.

(Jill Schlesinger, CFP, is the Emmynominated CBS News Business Analyst. A former options trader and CIO of an investment advisory firm, Jill covers the economy, markets, investing and anything else with a dollar sign on TV, radio (including her nationally syndicated radio show), the web and her blog, “Jill on Money.”

She welcomes comments and questions at askjill@moneywatch. com. Check her website at www. jillonmoney.com) (c) 2014 TRIBUNE CONTENT AGENCY, LLC

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There is no doubt that the first round of QE, which began in November 2008 and the second round, which ran from August 2010 - June 2011, eased the strain in markets.

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