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SEPTEMBER 2, 2010 Vol. 55 No. 45www.nilesbugle.com Our Village, Our News

SportsMaine East rolls past Schurz thanks to late touchdown

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SportsNotre Dame pulls out

win in closing minutes at Soldier Field

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NewsPancake House

celebrates 30 years

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The front of Pickwick Theater in Park Ridge on Aug. 26 was a scene right out of Hol-lywood. Film crews were at Six Corners filming shots for a national commercial for the Chevy Cruze. The intersection of Northwest Highway, Touhy Avenue and Pros-pect Avenue was closed for short intervals during the filming. The Park Ridge Police coordinated the evening and officers were on hand overseeing traffic. General Mo-tors Co. said Tuesday it’s ramping up production of its 2011 Chevrolet Cruze which replaces the Cobalt.

Photos by Robert Bykowski/Staff photographer

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The 11th Annual Bob Lindstrom Memorial Fishing Derby was on Aug. 7 at Lindy’s Landings on Bangs Lake in Wauconda.

Over 42 seniors were taken out for a morning of fishing on 11 boats with volunteer captains.

A total of 214 fish were caught (and released) after four hours of fishing.

The 1st place winner was Hans Predel of Lake Zurich with a 14” Bass.

The 2nd place winner was Bernice Schweichler of Maine Township with a 13” Bass and 3rd place winners, who tied with a 12” Bass and Crappie were Ron Sorensen of Niles and Harold Baum of Maine Township.

The winner for the most Pan Fish was Ron Neukirch of Niles who caught 44 fish.

Proceeds from the event are donated to the Wauconda Lake Management Committee for restocking of the lake. Special thanks to Cheryl Lindstrom

of Lindy’s Landings, Maine Township MaineStreamers and the Village of Niles for

sponsoring this event.For more information on

this or other Maine Township

MaineStreamers senior events and programs, please call 847-297-2510.

Information is also posted on the township website www.mainetownship.com

Winners of annual seniors fishing derby announced

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A group of 42 seniors and volunteer captains participated in the 11th Annual Fishing Derby held August 7 at Bangs Lake in Wauconda.

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The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT), Division of Traffic Safety today released data showing a lower number of alcohol-involved, motor vehicle fatalities in Illinois. The reduction in alcohol-involved fatalities has occurred steadily since 2002 with the largest decline occurring between 2007 and 2008.

The announcement comes as the Illinois State Police join local law enforcement agencies throughout Illinois for the Labor Day, You Drink & Drive. You Lose. impaired driving crackdown. For the next two weeks, over 300 agencies will partner with the Illinois State Police in conducting nearly 200 roadside safety checks, impaired driving

patrols and nighttime safety belt patrols.

Motorists are being warned that impaired driving or failure to buckle up, especially during late-night hours, will result in arrests or safety belt citations.

“IDOT and its partners are committed to the fight against impaired driving in Illinois. We are very gratified that in recent years Illinois has seen reductions in the number of fatalities caused by impaired drivers,” said Illinois Transportation Secretary Gary Hannig.”These reductions represent lives saved and are the result of the remarkable dedication shown by the Illinois State Police and local law enforcement agencies in every part of our state, along with

more drivers and passengers buckling up. Combined with the educational efforts of the You Drink & Drive. You Lose. and Click It or Ticket campaigns along with increased law enforcement efforts, we are extremely pleased that fewer people are driving impaired and more people are wearing their safety belts.”

“It is inappropriate to drink and drive regardless of the time of day,” said Acting Illinois State Police Director Jonathon Monken. “Statistics tells us your chances of being involved in an alcohol related crash or fatal crash increases dramatically at night. Therefore, in addition to efforts put forth during the holiday travel period, the Illinois State Police will focus

our efforts on DUI and seat belt enforcement during night time details throughout the Labor Day weekend.”

According to data from IDOT and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), the number of motor vehicle fatalities involving a drinking driver declined modestly but steadily from 2002 through 2008, culminating with a 16-percent decrease between 2007 and 2008.

The number of fatalities involving a legally impaired driver (0.08 BAC and above) also declined from 2002 through 2008, and the total number of fatalities decreased by 77 between 2007 and 2008, a reduction of about 18 percent.

Another encouraging sign of improvement is the reduction in the Illinois’ alcohol-related fatality rate, the ratio of alcohol-involved fatalities to total annual vehicle miles traveled (VMT) in Illinois. This rate has been above 0.50 for several years in Illinois, but fell to 0.48 in 2007 and to a low of 0.41 in 2008.

Now through Labor Day, law enforcement throughout Illinois will be conducting more patrols designed to enforce impaired driving and safety belt laws, especially during late-night hours.

For more information about the impaired driving program in Illinois, please visit “http://www.drivesoberillinois.org”www.drivesoberillinois.org

Safety belts credited for decrease in alcohol deaths

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Food pantry donation The Sodexo Foundation donated $1,000 to Maine Township’s Emergency Food Pantry during the Township Board meeting on August 24. Sodexo employees Mike Troehler, left, of Grayslake, Tom Byrne and Teresa Bryne, both from DesPlaines, with Supervisor Carol Teschky. About 120 employees and managers of Sodexo collected items and held a garage sale on July 31. The check represented part of the proceeds which totaled about $2,100.

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The Original Pancake House in Park Ridge recently celebrated its 30th anniversary. On most days, the award-winning restaurant at 106 S. Northwest Hwy., sells more of its famous oven-baked apple pancakes than any other menu item.

“Most people come here for the oven-baked apple pancake smothered with sautéed apples and a pure cinnamon sugar glaze creation,” said Katie Wiktor, manager of the Park Ridge institution. “Generations of people come for our signature dish.”

“Our customers recognize the high quality of all our products, particularly our famous apple pancake. Of course, they also come for the omelet’s, delicious sandwiches, fresh salads, frittatas, as well as the quick, efficient service,” she said.

The Original Pancake House in Park Ridge, honored by Zagat Travel Guide and several community organizations, is one of over 100 units in the franchise, including the restaurant that

carries the Walker Bros. “The Original Pancake House” name.

“Many people compare our menu offerings and service to that of Walker Bros.,” said Dale Eisenberg, owner of The Original Pancake House in Park Ridge. “We are both part of the same Original Pancake House franchise family and are exactly alike in what we offer our customers. Both of us are committed to excellence. Walker Bros. simply added its name to The Original Pancake House brand.”

The restaurant’s breakfast menu includes classic pancakes, crepes, pancake specialties, Belgian waffles, French toast, fresh seasonal fruit, oven baked omelet’s, egg specialties, skillets, breakfast samplers, Benedicts, and frittatas.

The Original Pancake House in Park Ridge also serves an extensive array of lunch dishes, including Southwest items, wraps, sandwiches, salads, and soup and salad and soup and sandwich specials.

Pancake House marks 30 years in Park Ridge

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The oven-baked apple pancake is the most popular item on the menu

Space reservations are being accepted now through Sept. 17 for the Annual Maine Township Community Garage Sale. Benefiting disadvantaged children and hungry families, the event will be held rain or shine, Saturday, Sept. 25, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the parking lot of Maine Township Town Hall, 1700 Ballard Rd., Park Ridge.

The event is sponsored by Journal & Topics Newspapers, Liberty Bank for Savings, Hwy. Comm. Robert Provenzano, State Rep. Rosemary Mulligan, State

Rep. Elaine Nekritz, ARC Disposal, Chicagoland Senior News, and Parkway Bank. Proceeds benefit the MaineStay Adventure Camp for disadvantaged youth and the Township’s Emergency Food Pantry.

Residents can participate in several ways. People can reserve space to sell their own treasures or they can make a donation of cash or merchandise to the Garage Sale.. Spaces, which are eight by sixteen feet, are $20 each. Table rentals are available for $10. Donated merchandise will

be sold by Township staff to help raise funds. Donations of small working electronics, children’s games, children’s furniture and accessories, garden tools and small hand tools are especially needed. Maine Township will not accept donations of clothes, large and/or heavy furniture, firearms, explosives or any type of weapons.

“This is a really fun event which raises money for two worthy causes—disadvantaged children and hungry families,” says Township Supervisor Carol

A. Teschky. “We encourage our Township residents to participate, to give financial support, or just come by to shop.”

The pantry serves an average of over 200 families per month throughout the year and even more during holiday periods, Teschky added, but the demand never ends.

Proceeds also benefit the summer camp program coordinated by the Township’s MaineStay Youth & Family Services Division. The camp program serves disadvantaged

children, ages eight through 13, to participate in cultural and recreational experiences to which they may not otherwise have access.

Reservations and donation checks should be made payable to: “Maine Township”. There are no refunds on spaces once purchased. For more information on donations or obtaining a space, please call Marie Worobec at 847-297-2510 Ext. 270. Information is also posted on the Township website www.mainetownship.com.

Maine Township garage sale to benefit kids, families


The Morton Grove Foundation is now accepting applications from not-for-profit organizations and other worthy agencies or programs that support the interests of our community and surrounding areas. These submissions will enable the Foundation to decide on the allocation of proceeds from the upcoming “Taste 2011” event. Complete details and applications are available by calling Terry LeBeau, Morton Grove Foundation Chairperson, at 312-907-4035. Applications are due by October 1.

Since its inception, the Foundation has donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to local charities, schools, and needy organizations. The Morton Grove Foundation believes by helping these organizations, it can make Morton Grove, and its neighbors, better communities in which to live.

The Foundation’s next Taste 2011 event will be held on Thursday, March 10, 2011, at the White Eagle Banquets and Restaurant, 6845 Milwaukee Avenue, Niles. Most will agree

the Taste has become a favorite community-wide tradition. Each year the event is more successful, allowing the Foundation to provide more assistance to an increasing number of organizations.

Taste 2011 will again feature food provided by the area’s favorite restaurants. As always, there will be music entertainment, a silent and live auction and raffles.

The event’s success is due to the efforts and generosity of the many volunteers, sponsors, and participating restaurants. This year’s event co-chairs are Jim and Yvette Karp.

The Morton Grove Foundation is a 501(c)3 not-for profit organization dedicated to promoting the well-being of the Morton Grove community and surrounding areas. Its purpose is to provide resources to benefit the welfare, education, environment and safety of area residents.

For further information, contact Mr. Terry LeBeau, Morton Grove Foundation Chairperson at 312-907-4035.

Non-profits can apply to foundation

ONGOING

Babytime. Continuous year round drop-in program for children ages birth to two years old with an adult. Includes stories, songs, fingerplays and an extended playtime afterward at 11 a.m. Mondays. For infants, 2 and under, at the Niles Public Library, 6960 West Oakton Street, 847-663-1234.

Rise & Shine Storytime. Drop in to hear some stories, sing some songs, and do some wiggling at 10 a.m. Thursdays. Children ages 2-6 with an adult; at the Niles Public Library, 6960 West Oakton Street, 847-663-1234.

Get a library card. Do you have a library card? During September, you can refer a friend, neighbor or family member and receive a chance to win a pair of movie tickets for each Morton Grove resident who receives a library card as a result of your referral. There will be many winners of this drawing to be held October 1. Learn how easy it is to get a Morton Grove Public Library Card by going to: www.webrary.org/inside/cards.html or call 847-929-5103.

Veterans History Project. The Morton Grove Library has partnered with the Morton Grove Historical Museum, American Legion Post 134, Morton Grove Family and Senior Services, and the North Shore Senior Center of Morton Grove in developing an oral history of veterans’ remembrances of wartime experiences and building the Museum’s collection of photographs, documents and artifacts. If you are interested in recording stories of military service, call 847-965-0203 to schedule an interview. Applications for volunteers are available through all five of the sponsoring organizations, and on the Village of Morton Grove’s website, www.mortongroveil.org

SEPTEMBER 2Back-to-School Rally. Join us for a Back-to-School Ice Cream Rally and Rock, Paper, Scissors Tournament at 6 p.m. Prizes, ice cream treats, a faculty RPS mini-tournament, and school spirit competition (wear your school colors!) all add to the fun. Registration for children in grades 1-6 begins at 5:45 and the tournament will start promptly

at 6 p.m. At the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, 847-965-4220.

Teen Drawing/Writing Club. Do you like to write or draw? Come to the Morton Grove Public Library at 5 p.m., 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, for an informal club meeting where you can share ideas and tips, or just talk to other writers or artists. 847-965-4220.

SEPTEMBER 7Nail Polish Party. Get your nails painted while hanging out with your friends on the YS patio. Reg. req. Grades 1-3, 5:30-6:30 p.m. and Grades 4-6, 6:30-7:30 p.m. At the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, 847-965-4220.

Documentary. “The Jewish People: A Story of Survival” (2009, NR, 60 min.) at 11:30 a.m. Documentary, narrated by Martha Teichner. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, 847-965-4220.

Documentary. “Forgotten Ellis Island: The Extraordinary Story of America’s Immigrant Hospital” (2009, NR, 57 min.) at 12:35 p.m. Documentary narrated by Elliott Gould. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, 847-965-4220.

SEPTEMBER 9Polish Storytime. Come learn more about the Polish culture as we read stories in Polish, play games, sing songs, do a simple craft, and sample some Polish sweets at 6:30 p.m. Registration required; limit 20 children. At the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton

Grove, 847-965-4220.

SEPTEMBER 10Workforce Investment Act (WIA) Orientation. The Workforce Investment Act of 1998 provides the framework for a unique national workforce preparation and employment system designed to meet the needs of both job seekers and those who want to further their careers. Learn about what services are available and what assistance you qualify for while searching for a job from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.To register, go to: http://www.worknetncc.com

SEPTEMBER 11Dinosauria. Come meet real paleontologists Lisa Zago-Martin and Don Pfister, at 2 p.m. Their finds are currently being showcased in museums all over the world. They will be taking the whole family on an adventure through their dinosaur digs and an up-close and personal view of some of the fossils they have uncovered.

Low Vision Fair. The fourth annual Low Vision Fair from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. features vendors of assistive devices, representatives of supportive services, screenings for retina diseases and glaucoma, door prizes and light refreshments. The Fair will be held at the Niles Senior Center, 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles, and is co-sponsored by seven north suburban public libraries: Des Plaines, Morton Grove, Niles, Northbrook, Park Ridge, Skokie and Vernon Area

DIY crafts. Give your school supplies a makeover with Designer Supplies. Bring your friends to the Morton Grove Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue,

Morton Grove, and create a new cover for a notebook with a matching pen at 1 p.m. Instructions and supplies are provided. Registration is required and opens 8/28. 847-965-4220.

Job Searching Online. Learn how to use online job resources to help you in your job search process at 10 a.m. Job searching sites, specialized search engines for jobs and social networking sites such as LinkedIn will be featured in this presentation.

SEPTEMBER 12Polish Treats. The Oak Mill Bakery has served the greater Chicagoland area for many years. The bakery’s owner, Bogna Solak, is coming to the Morton Grove Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, at 2 p.m. to demonstrate how to make Polish treats (such as kolachky) and will serve samples for tasting. Children must be accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Registration is required. 847-965-4220.

SEPTEMBER 13Teen Library Council (TLC). TLC is back at 7 p.m. Get involved in the Morton Grove Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, meet other teens, and earn volunteer service hours! Come to the informative meeting eat food, hang out with your friends, and learn what we do.

Read to the Rainbow Dogs. Your child can practice reading to a certified therapy dog from the Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy Foundation at 7 p.m. Come in or call to sign up for a turn with one of the dogs. Bring what you want to read or we will

have a selection to choose from to read to our four-legged friends. At the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, 847-965-4220.

SEPTEMBER 14Puzzles in print. Rich Masterson, CEO of Voyager Media, is the publisher of the Bugle Newspapers and Screen Magazine. David Hoyt, aka “The Game Guy,” invents toys and games, creates puzzles, and designs graphics and cartoons. Join us at the Morton Grove Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove for a behind-the-scenes conversation at 11:30 a.m. with Mr. Masterson and Mr. Hoyt about how the news gets published every week and how puzzles and games are designed to appeal to readers of all ages.

SEPTEMBER 15Scrabble and Chess for Adults. Adults are invited to play friendly, non-competitive games of chess and Scrabble from 2 to 4 p.m. Light refreshments are served. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, 847-965-4220.

SEPTEMBER 16Feature film. “Shutter Island” (2010, R, 137 min. drama) at 2 and 6:30 p.m. Cast: Leonardo DiCaprio, Mark Ruffalo, Ben Kingsley. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, 847-965-4220.

Teen Cooking Class. Learn to prepare delicious food at 6 p.m.There is room for eight chefs; reserve your spot today! Registration is required and opens Sept. 2. 847-965-4220.

Book Discussions. “That Old Cape Magic” by Richard Russo at 10 a.m. at Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, 847-965-4220. A single weekend on Cape Cod forces Jack Griffin to relive painful family memories, setting into motion a chain of events the lead to the disintegration of his marriage.

SEPTEMBER 17 & 18Stuffed Animal Sleepover. Calling all stuffed animal friends and dolls! We are having a special sleepover at the Morton Grove Public Library just for you! On Friday at 4 p.m. you will bring your stuffed animal

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“Don’t you have anything better to do!”

Letter to the EditorUnfortunately, we, in law

enforcement hear this all too often and ultimately, the answer is “NO”!

“Don’t you have anything better to do than stop me for speeding!” “NO, we don’t”! Speeding is one of the main factors in vehicle fatalities, as a third of all fatalities are related to speed.

“Don’t you have anything better to do than stop me for following too closely!” “NO, we don’t”! It takes almost the length of a football field to stop a car

traveling at 60 mph. Following too closely behind a car has been identified as one of the top five violations contributing to crashes and fatalities.

“Don’t you have anything better to do than stop me for not wearing a seatbelt!” “NO, we don’t”! In a crash, everything in the car becomes a potential weapon, nothing more so than an unrestrained body. So far this year in Illinois, more than 25% of the almost 500 fatalities involved people not wearing seatbelts. Those are not just numbers, but

the lives of mothers and fathers, sisters and brothers; lives that may have been saved if they had only been wearing their seatbelt.

“Don’t you have anything better to do than stop me for drinking and driving!” “NO, we don’t”! On average, someone is killed by a drunk driver every 45 minutes. In addition, intoxicated drivers are 11 times more likely to be involved in a crash, many of which involve death to another motorist.

“Don’t you have anything

better to do than stop me for texting while driving!” “NO, we don’t”! 78% of all crashes are caused by driver distraction and you are 23 times more likely to be involved in a crash while texting. In addition, for every second you glance away from the road (changing the radio station, eating, dialing the cell phone), you travel 95 feet at 65 mph. That’s almost 100 feet of distracted driving for every second your eyes are off the road.

summer is almost over and kids are going back to school. Football games are starting and dances will soon follow. Families will

be hitting the road for last minute vacations and the Labor Day weekend is almost upon us. But be assured, our officers will be out there, day and night, risking their lives, to protect yours. And if the question comes up, “Don’t you have anything better to do”, the answer will always be “NO, keeping you safe is the most important thing we do”!

From your family at ISP District 5, have a nice Labor Day and stay safe.

Captain Michael CookeISP - District 5 Commander

Jonathon E. Monken – Acting Director

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Like the attack on Pearl Harbor, September 11 is a uniquely American event. The Islamic extremists who attacked America had exactly that in mind: an attack on the ideals of America – Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. There is a movement afoot to internationalize that day, they don’t want it to be us v. them, but a “we” day. That would take all the meaning out of it because like Thanksgiving, 9/11 is a uniquely American experience.

9/11 or Patriot’s Day, is an additional opportunity for us to reflect on what it really means to be an American. America isn’t just a country, it is an idea. The idea that people, without government interference, are best suited to manage their own lives.

Those people, ideas and things that seek to contravene this principle are by definition un-American. Bill Clinton said it best when he said of [the events of] September 11, 2001, “You want them to know how we came together. You want them

to know for a brief moment the whole world seemed to be on our side …”

You see there is a side to be on. Evil and Good are real and we must choose one or the other, not simply once and leave it alone, but again and again, day after day. To be against America is to be against life. It is to be against liberty. It is to be against the pursuit of happiness. Look at our enemies.

Look at the old Soviet Union. Speak to those from Eastern Europe long trapped under the yoke of world socialism. Did their governments support life? No, you would be shot for escaping. Clearly, their governments didn’t support liberty and if you don’t support liberty you are, by default, against the pursuit of happiness.

Look at the Taliban, Al Qaeda, Cuba, North Korea, Iran and the

entire Axis of Evil and you’ll find one thing in common – a hatred for life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. They don’t just want your body, but your mind and soul. They want absolute control over you, how you live, what you can and cannot do and what you can and cannot think. They sow the seeds of political correctness and reap a harvest of misery. None of their people want to live like that, but they are trapped.

Former President George Bush waxed eloquent when he stated, “our nation is chosen by God and commissioned by history to be a model to the world”. John F Kennedy was even more direct when he declared, “Let every nation know, whether it wishes us well or ill, that we shall pay any price, bear any burden, meet any hardship, support any friend, oppose any foe to assure the survival and the success of liberty.”

The celebration of 9/11 is a celebration of liberty, American liberty, so fly a flag, say a prayer and thank God for our country.

Remembering 9/11


Joseph J. Gullo has been commissioned as a second lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force after completing the Air Force ROTC (Reserve Officer Training Corps) program and graduating with a bachelor’s degree from Milwaukee School of Engineering, Wis.

ROTC is an educational program designed to provide college students an opportunity to be Air Force officers after completing military study courses and bachelor’s degree requirements at a host college or university. The program is the largest and oldest source of commissioned officers for the Air Force, with a mission to produce and develop highly qualified military leaders and better citizens for America.

The officers pursue their Air Force careers in air, space and cyberspace fields and other scientific, technical and administrative professions as leaders helping to meet the challenges of the 21st century and beyond.

He is the son of John and Josephine M. Gullo of Park Ridge.

The lieutenant is a 2005 graduate of Maine Township High School South.

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Army Pvt. Leana Serpa has graduated from Basic Combat Training at Fort Sill, Lawton, Okla.

During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission and received instruction and training exercises in drill and ceremonies, Army history, core values and

traditions, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid, rifle marksmanship, weapons use, map reading and land navigation, foot marches, armed and unarmed combat, and field maneuvers and tactics.

She is the daughter of Teresita Serpa of Morton Grove.

Serpa is a 2008 graduate of Maine East High School.

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Navy Ensign Christopher M. Feldmann, son of Sally J. Guenther of Des Plaines, Ill. and Manfred Feldmann, of Mundelein, Ill., along with 1, 000 fellow sailors and Marines on USS New Orleans (LPD-18), home ported in San Diego, Calif. recently embarked on a scheduled three-month deployment in support of Southern Partnership Station (SPS).

SPS is a deployment of various specialty platforms to the U.S. Southern Command area of responsibility in Latin America. The mission’s primary goal is information sharing with various navies, coast guards, and civilians services throughout the region.

USS New Orleans is a part of Amphibious Squadron FIVE (CPR5). CPR5 prepares and directs expeditionary warfare missions in support of national objectives by employing the combat power of amphibious ships, cruiser-destroyer attack ships and the Marine Corps in the maritime, littoral and inland environments.

“The training in which we engaged in will continue to solidify the foundation for global security and prosperity,” says CPR5 Commodore, Capt.

Peter J. Brennan, SPS mission commander.

Feldmann is a 2005 graduate of Maine West High School and joined the Navy in October 2009. He is a 2009 graduate of Columbia College Chicago, with a BA degree.

For more information on USS New Orleans, please visit www. new-orleans. navy. mil and www. navy. mil

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Kenneth G. Johnson has entered Basic Cadet Training at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., in preparation to enter the first academic year at the academy. The six-week, two-phased orientation program must be successfully completed by the cadets prior to entering their freshman year. The training prepares men and women to meet the rigorous mental and physical challenges experienced by new cadets.

Phase one involves personal in-processing, orientation, and training in the fundamentals of being a cadet. Cadet trainees are prepared to adjust from civilian to military life and disciplines, and learn proper wear of the uniform, saluting policies and procedures, drill and ceremony, marching, and living quarters standards.

During phase two, cadets train outdoors living in tents while learning to function in field conditions. Cadets apply and practice team work, cohesion and learn to deal with physically and mentally demanding situations. They complete the obstacle, confidence, assault, and leadership reaction courses, and

participate in a rescue mission termed Operation Warrior.

He is the son of Leonard Johnson of S. Lincoln, Park Ridge, Ill.

Johnson is a 2009 graduate of Main South High School, Park Ridge.

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Jesse D. O’Connor has entered Basic Cadet Training at the U.S. Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo., in preparation to enter the first academic year at the academy. The six-week, two-phased orientation program must be successfully completed by the cadets prior to entering their freshman year. The training prepares men and women to meet the rigorous mental and physical challenges experienced by new cadets.

Phase one involves personal in-processing, orientation, and training in the fundamentals of being a cadet. Cadet trainees are prepared to adjust from civilian to military life and disciplines, and learn proper wear of the uniform, saluting policies and procedures, drill and ceremony, marching, and living quarters standards.

During phase two, cadets train outdoors living in tents while learning to function in field conditions. Cadets apply and practice team work, cohesion and learn to deal with physically and mentally demanding situations. They complete the obstacle, confidence, assault, and leadership reaction courses, and participate in a rescue mission termed Operation Warrior.

He is the son of Thomas and Camille O’Connor of Park Ridge.

O’Connor is a 2010 graduate of Maine South High School.

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Army Pvt. William C. Ami has graduated from the Infantryman One Station Unit Training at Fort Benning, Columbus, Ga. The training consists of Basic Infantry Training and Advanced Individual Training.

During the nine weeks of basic combat training, the soldier received training in drill and ceremonies, weapons employment, map reading, tactics, military courtesy, military justice, physical fitness, first aid skills, and Army history, core values and traditions. Additional training included development of basic combat skills and battlefield operations and tactics, and experienced use of various weapons and weapons defenses available to the infantry crewman.

The Advanced Individual Training course is designed to train infantry soldiers to perform reconnaissance operations; employ, fire and recover anti-personnel and anti-tank mines; locate and neutralize land mines and operate target and sight equipment; operate and maintain communications equipment and radio networks; construct field firing aids for infantry weapons; and perform infantry combat exercises and dismounted battle drills, which includes survival procedures in a nuclear, biological or chemical contaminated area.

He is the son of James Ami of Park Ridge.

The private is a 2009 graduate of Maine South High School.

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or doll friend to the Library for a bedtime story and a kiss good night. Your stuffed animal or doll will sleep over at the Library and have a fun slumber party full of activities. The next morning at 10 a.m. you will come to pick them up and join us for a light breakfast and a fun slide show of what your friends did during their overnight stay. Registration required; limit 20 children, Age 4 and up. At the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, 847-965-4220.

SEPTEMBER 19Lajkonik Ensemble. The Lajkonik, a masquerading Tatar warrior on his horse, became a symbol of Poland’s victory over the Tatar in 1241 and still plays an important role in the Krakowiak, the traditional dance of the people of Kracow. The dancers of the Lajkonik Song and Dance Ensemble have promoted Polish folk culture through artful dances, colorful costumes, and passionate songs. Join us at the Morton Grove Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove at 2 p.m. for a lively music and dance performance of Polish folk dances. 847-965-4220.

SEPTEMBER 20Tunes for Teens. Hang out with other teens, play music-related games, and listen to your favorite songs at the Morton Grove Library Library at 7 p.m. Bring CDs, your MP3 player, or the titles of your favorite songs (clean lyrics only) that fit the month’s theme: songs from years before you were born.

Film. In recognition of National Deaf Awareness Week: “Through Deaf Eyes” (2007, NR, 117 min.) at 2 p.m. Documentary narrated by Stockard Channing. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, 847-965-4220.

SEPTEMBER 21Benefits CheckUp. Senior Resource Specialist Sharon Belloff from the Council for Jewish Elderly (CJE) will provide free and confidential Benefits CheckUps, information assistance, and advocacy on issues important to adults age 60 and over, and referrals for

younger adults from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Find out about eligibility for Medicare savings, Medicare Part D subsidy, prescription drugs, energy assistance, property tax assistance, food stamps, subsidized housing, and Social Security; at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, (847) 965-4220.Booktalk. “Heydays: Great Stories in Chicago Sports” by Christopher Tabbert at 11:30 a.m. Chicago sports fans will enjoy meeting author Christopher Tabbert and reliving some of Chicago’s most famous sports moments. From the cross-town World Series of 1906 to the world champion White Sox of 2005, Tabbert packs a century’s worth of people, teams, and events into his book. Book-signing to follow the program. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, 847-965-4220.

SEPTEMBER 22Foreign film. “White = Blanc” (2003, R, 92 min.) at 2 p.m.French and Polish with English subtitles Cast: Zbigniew Zamachowski, Julie Delpy. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, 847-965-4220.

SEPTEMBER 23Employment Power Workshop. “All-day Job Seeker Workshop,” from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. provided by employment coaches from Illinois WorkNet. Bring your own lunch; coffee and water will be provided. (1) Résumé/Cover Letter: expert guidance on writing résumés and cover letters that get results. (2) Job Search techniques: focuses on effective techniques to find jobs in today’s market; includes Internet job search tips and networking strategies. (3) Interviewing: get the guidance and direction needed for interview preparation. Review the common questions and learn effective ways to answer them. Mock interviews will be conducted to practice your new-found skills and reinforce others. For additional information about Illinois WorkNet, call 847-864-3530 or go to: www.worknetncc.com.

SEPTEMBER 24Feature film. “Billy Elliot” (2001, R, 111 min.) at 2 p.m. Drama, Cast: Julie Walters, Gary Lewis, Jamie Bell. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, 847-965-4220.

SEPTEMBER 25

Reptile ruckus. Children will be able to watch, touch, hold, feed and listen to Illinois frogs, toads, salamanders and more at 2 p.m. Each child will get a chance to hold the frogs, from tiny spring peepers to big bullfrogs. You will also meet Blinky, a special and rare gray tree frog. For ages 5-12 at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, 847-965-4220.

SEPTEMBER 27Read to the Rainbow Dogs. Your child can practice reading to a certified therapy dog from the Rainbow Animal Assisted Therapy Foundation at 7 p.m. Come in or call to sign up for a turn with one of the dogs. Bring what you want to read or we will have a selection to choose from to read to our four-legged friends. At the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, 847-965-4220.

SEPTEMBER 28Book Discussions. “Crossing to Safety” by Wallace Stegner at 7 p.m. at Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, 847-965-4220. In spite of their class and personality differences, two married couples share a close friendship that starts during the Depression and spans several decades.

Mother/Daughter Book Group. “Katie Kazoo Switcheroo: Anyone But Me” by Nancy Krulik from 7 to8 p.m. at 10 a.m. at Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, 847-965-4220.

Feature film. “A River Runs Through It” (1992, PG, 124 min.) at 11:30 a.m. Drama, Cast: Craig Sheffer, Brad Pitt, Tom Skerritt. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, 847-965-4220.

OCTOBER 2Introduction to Fly Fishing. Chicago Fly Fishers Club members will host a presentation from 1 to 3 p.m. explaining everything you always wanted to know about fly fishing, and will demonstrate how to tie a “wooly bugger, used for catching all species of fish. Be sure to enter the drawing for a box of hand-tied flies to use on your next fishing trip. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue,

Morton Grove, 847-965-4220.

OCTOBER 6Mother/Daughter Book Group. “The Doll People” by Ann M. Martin Bring your mother (aunt, grandmother, neighbor, older sister, teacher) with you for a discussion of these books. Register to be part of the group and pick up your own free copy of the book at the Youth Services Desk. Refreshments will be served. For 3rd and 4th grade girls. Limit: 10. At the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, 847-965-4220.

OCTOBER 9Senior Health and Wellness. Attention senior adults and family members: Come to the Morton Grove Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. to get information about senior adult health, housing, and retirement. You can talk to vendors and service providers, participate in health screenings, pick up literature to take home, and attend one or more seminars.

For further information, call the North Shore Senior Center of Morton Grove at 847-470-5223.

OCTOBER 9TechSavvy Saturday. “Shaking the Family Tree: Tips and Tools for Researching Your Family History,” at 10 a.m. Learn about pedigree charts, family group sheets and other tools to help get you started researching your family history in this introductory workshop. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, Morton Grove, 847-965-4220.

OCTOBER 19Benefits CheckUp. Senior Resource Specialist Sharon Belloff from the Council for Jewish Elderly (CJE) will provide free and confidential Benefits CheckUps, information assistance, and advocacy on issues important to adults age 60 and over, and referrals for younger adults from 9:30-11:30 a.m. at the Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Avenue, (847) 965-4220.

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Green-ingback to school shoppingBy Cara SmusiakNaturally Savvy.com

It’s the time of year again: Kids and parents around the country are getting ready for another school year, and that means serious shopping time. But before you head out for a marathon shopping day, think about the ways you can go green to make your child’s school year an eco-friendly one.

When you’re shopping for notebooks, loose-leaf paper or printer paper, and other paper products, look for a high post-consumer recycled paper content. Many companies make paper products with about 15 to 30 percent recycled content, but there are some making products with 85 to 100 percent recycled content, and those are the ones that make the most difference for the planet.

When it comes to notebooks, the recycled options are often pricy. Ecojot notebooks run about $12 for a 300-page jumbo journal, but they’re as green as you can get. Ecojot’s journals and sketchbooks are made in Canada with 100 percent post-consumer recycled paper, and the paper and board covers are acid-free and chlorine-free. The inks and glues are all

vegetable-based, so they’re completely biodegradable. The company’s paper mill is powered by biogas from a local landfi ll, and even the packaging is corn-based. If that isn’t enough incentive, the company donates a notebook to a child in need for every journal or sketchbook sold.

Back-to-school is as much about clothing as it is about backpacks and school supplies.

Green clothing is also getting easier and easier to fi nd, and while pricing used to make green clothing options out of the reach of most families, organic, sustainable and recycled clothing options are now often priced the same as conventional clothing. Major retailers including Wal-Mart and Target sell organic cotton clothing, and H&M has organic cotton, bamboo and recycled denim clothing at affordable prices.

Organic cotton makes a big difference by reducing reliance on pesticides and insecticides. Conventional cotton is grown on just 2.4 percent of land suitable for farming worldwide, but it consumes about 25 percent of all insecticides and 10 percent of pesticides used annually.

Recycled cotton and

polyester clothing is also cropping up in stores, and it’s a great way to maximize the use of materials and divert waste from landfi lls.

Swaps and second-hand shops are also a great place to stock up on essentials, such as t-shirts, jeans, and more.

Buying second-hand will help you save money, swaps let you trade up from the clothing your kids have outgrown, and both options help divert clothing from landfi lls and reduce demand for new clothing.

Lunch containers are also a big back-to-school item. Cheap reusable lunch containers are a dime a dozen, but quality is essential. Many cheap lunch containers are made with cheap plastics that can leech chemicals, including bisphenol-A (BPA), into food or drink-particularly hot foods and drinks, and acidic items such as juice and tomatoes.

Polypropylene plastic, identifi ed by the number fi ve, is one of the most stable plastics; it isn’t known to leech any chemicals and is considered safe for storing foods. All plastic lunch containers should be made with polypropylene, but there are alternatives.

Stainless steel food containers are a great option,

and there are lots of options out there. LunchBots makes stainless steel containers, and Klean Kanteen makes BPA-free stainless steel drink containers in a variety of sizes. Looking to save big? Check out stainless steel containers made for camping-they’re usually on sale this time of year and they’re made to take a beating.

If you’re hooked on plastic sandwich bags because they’re easier than washing food containers, try fabric food pouches. Perfect for dry foods, such as sandwiches, dried fruits, and cookies, anyone can easily make several pouches with a yard of cotton fabric and some Velcro.

At the end of the week, just toss the food pouches in with your tea towels and you’re set for another week.

Going green throughout the school year is about simple changes and alternatives, and it starts with picking up eco-friendly essentials now.

Cara Smusiak is a journalist and a senior editor at NaturallySavvy.com, a website that educates people on the benefi ts of living a natural, organic and green lifestyle. For more information and to sign up for their e-newsletter, visit NaturallySavvy.com. (http://www.NaturallySavvy.com).

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levels will change for the better in the week ahead faster than you can say “Rip Van Winkle.” You might have a sage viewpoint that helps your mate handle joint asserts.

Your half-empty glass may get filled.

A minor downturn in your social life is reflected in your negativity. You will find that your optimism and love life improves greatly before the week is over.

Meet ‘em and greet ‘em. Your social life

might seem a lost cause today, but don’t worry because things will heat up in the week to come. Joining a book club or other group might change your luck.

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anxiety, it is easier to dream about a more satisfying career or improved working conditions. Career, however, might take a back seat to family in the week ahead.

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best thing to do is to hook up with other people who want to enrich their lives through food for thought. Join groups involved in a common cause this week.

There is a time and a place for everything.

Finish off the weekend by getting your closets organized or the bills filed away. In the week ahead, you will have better things to do to fill up your time.

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they are. The ideas you have today might not seem viable, but later in the week you might receive an unexpected opportunity to change your life for the better.

It is not the time to pull the trigger if you

want more bang for your buck. Wait until the second half of the week to make major purchases. Today your judgment is tainted by fear of criticism.

Fantasies are merely fiction. You might

dream of doing something that doesn’t meet your true needs. While it is good to let imagination have outlets don’t waste your energy on unrealistic goals this week.

Savvy shoppers wait for the sales. Right

now, your purchases are driven by cost considerations only. If you wait until later in the week, you will not only save money, but buy something with aesthetic value.

Great risks can produce great rewards. You

may be slightly dissatisfied with your job or financial condition but the only way you can make an improvement is to take a chance in the week to come.

Know your limits. If you are afraid of

the dark, be smart; plug in a night light and turn it on. You might feel slightly under the weather today but your energy levels will increase as the week moves on.

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Soldiering on to victoryConnor Thomas helped Notre Dame to a 19-13 win over Fenwick at Soldier Field

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Late touchdown puts Dons over the topBy Rob ValentinSports editor

It wasn’t pretty but at the end of the day Notre Dame got the job done.

After blowing a 13-point lead against Fenwick at Soldier Field on Sunday night, the Dons finished off the Friars 19-13 in spectacular fashion thanks to a 17-yard touchdown run from Nick Pieruccini with 1:18 to play in the game.

“I was just thinking my line is going to block for me, I just need to break a few tackles and get it in the end zone,” said Pieruccini, who finished with 88 yards on 12 carries. “My left guard pulled and it was wide open. I just had one safety to beat and I took it outside and that was it.”

“All three of our games (with Fenwick) on each level were won or loss by a touchdown,” Notre Dame head coach Mike Hennessey said. “That’s what you want. You want great competition in the first game. We were lucky to have it come in on our side in the fourth quarter.”

Fenwick started the game out strong marching down the field on 14-play drive that ate up more than half of the first quarter. But the Dons’ defense answered the call as Jeremy Burgos tackled Friars’ running back Jack Stibich for a three-yard loss on fourth-and-one deep in Notre Dame territory.

The Dons kept the momentum going as they moved down the field and scored on a 11-play 79-yard drive capped by a three-yard touchdown run from Connor Thomas with 11:54 to play in the second half. Sam Retzky converted the extra point kick for a 7-0 lead.

After a Fenwick three-and-out where they lost five yards, the Dons took over and once again marched the ball down the field on another 11-play drive finished off by a three-yard touchdown from quarterback Tim Whalen. The 6-foot 5-inch senior faked a handoff and rolled out left on a naked bootleg, jogging into the endzone with 6:32 to play in the first half. Retzky had his extra point kick blocked to keep the Notre Dame lead at 13-0.

Fenwick, which was held to 75

yards in the first half looked dead in the water but they got a spark from the most unusual of places. After Friars quarterback Pat Hart had to leave the game with a shoulder injury, Sam Ainsworth — wearing No. 85 — stepped in at quarterback and suddenly the Fenwick offense started clicking.

Ainsworth tossed a pair or long touchdown passes — a 50-yarder to Quinn Murphy with 4:49 left in the third quarter and a 48-yarder to John Rooney with 8:50 to play in the fourth quarter — to tie the game up at 13-13.

“We have to stay with intensity throughout the whole game,” Pieruccini said. “We can’t get lazy like that.”

Neither team could score on its next possession and Notre Dame got the ball back on it’s own 35-yard line. Whalen steadily moved his team down the field thanks to some help from Pieruccini, who had three carries for 41 yards on the drive. The 6-foot 1-inch 185-pound junior finished the drive with the 17-yard score on a second-and-12 play.

“Nick came up big and filled in at a lot of different spots,” Hennessey said. “That’s the type of kid he’s going to be.”

The extra point was no good but Fenwick was called for roughing the kicker. Notre Dame then went for two but was stopped.

The Dons’ defense came up big when it mattered as Ainsworth threw three incomplete passes and was only able to get five yards on a pass on fourth-and-10.

What’s obvious after one game is that Notre Dame will have plenty of different options to move the ball down the field this year. Pieruccini and Thomas (12 carries, 55 yards) are a pair of backs who can put some nice moves on the defense while Burgos (5 carries, 47 yards) will just run a defender over. Despite a costly fourth quarter interception, Whalen (12-for 21, 130 yards) looked strong behind center and completed passes to eight different receivers.

Jack McAndrew led the way catching two balls for 31 yards. Jack Meyer had two catches for 26 yards while Pieruccini had two receptions for 24 yards.

“Tim can throw the ball to anyone,” Pieruccini said. “We have a lot of depth. Then Jeremy who can power run but has some moves and Connor has speed

and power. We can spread the ball around.”

“It’s awesome when you can rotate players and get guys breaks,” Thomas said. “We had numerous players make big plays.”

The experience of playing at Soldier Field, home of the Chicago Bears, is not something the player will forget anytime soon but the players will get another interesting encounter in their next game.

The Dons hit the road for a long 5 1/2 hour road trip to Mount Vernon for a Saturday afternoon game. Notre Dame will head down Friday night and stay over night making the trip a little team bonding experience as well.

“Their coach came up here to watch all three games and he gave us their tape,” Hennessey said. “I know nothing about them. We were just lucky to get (a game) because we had a late cancellation. We’re going from Downtown to Downstate.”

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Notre Dame’s Jack Meyer tries to haul in a pass in the back of the end zone against Fenwick Sunday night. Meyer made the catch but couldn’t get one of his feet inbounds.


Notre Dame QB Tim Whalen runs for a three-yard TD.


Schaumburg stuns Maine South in season openerBy Rob ValentinSports editor

Two-time defending Class 8A state champion Maine South felt the agony of defeat for the first time in nearly three years after being shocked by Schaumburg 29-17 Friday night in Schaumburg.

The Hawks struggled on offense, going three-and-out on its first three possessions, and couldn’t stop the Saxons’ Shepard Little, who ran for 248 yards and a touchdown on 31 carries.

“Offensively we need to be

able to run the football a little more,” said Maine South coach Dave Inserra, who saw his team’s win streak snapped at 28 games. “Passing wasn’t half-bad but I guess that’s what to expect with quarterbacks who are young.

“(Schaumburg has) a nice offense and they ran roughshod on us. It was our tackling and not being in the right spot but you have to give them credit as well.”

Schaumburg jumped out to a 9-0 lead early in the second quarter but the Hawks didn’t panic. Paul Preston put Maine South on the board with a four-yard touchdown run with 2:44 remaining in the second.

The Saxons took a 9-7 lead into halftime and received the kickoff to start the third quarter, but they fumbled on the first play, giving Maine South the ball on the Schaumburg 23-yard line. Another three-and-out forced the Hawks to settle for a 34-yard field goal by Marcus Nelli that did give them a brief 10-9 advantage.

It was almost all Saxons after that as Schaumburg rattled off three consecutive touchdowns to take a 29-10 lead with 1:25 to play in the game.

Maine South was able to add a meaningless late touchdown on a 36-yard pass from Matt Alviti to Will Krug with 46.3 seconds remaining.

“We just weren’t really focused all the way,” Krug said. “We came out and we wanted to play and were ready to go but our focus wasn’t there during the whole game. We let them get the momentum sometimes and it ended up not being too

good for us.”Alviti alternated with Jimmy

Frankos at quarterback and while both had their promising moments, they struggled to consistently move the Hawks


Maine South’s Justin Czerwionka leaps over a Schaumburg defender during the Hawks 29-17 loss to the Saxons Friday night in Schaumburg.

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down the field.“They played a great game

and we couldn’t get it done offensively,” said Alviti who went 10-for-17 for 102 yards but had a critical fumble when the Hawks were driving late in the third quarter down 15-10. “They were a good team but we just beat ourselves. We’re a much better team than this. We’re going to come back strong.”

Julian Cardona was one of the bright spots for Maine South catching seven passes for 62 yards but he had a couple of drops as well.

After the game, senior safety John Ferro had to be carted off the field on a stretcher and taken to the hospital for an apparent concussion.

Inserra kept his postgame speech short and to the point.

“Like I kept reiterating to our guys ‘Do we have your attention now?” Inserra said. “We can be better in practice.”

The Hawks will have to quickly gear up for what was supposed to be their biggest game of the season, a trip to defending Class 7A state champion Wheaton Warrenville South.

Inserra was noncommittal as to whether or not he would continue to alternate the two quarterbacks next week.

“We’ll keep evaluating,” Inserra said. “We’ll see. If one definitely looks better on film and makes better decisions, maybe. I said that during the game. I’m the head coach and I have to make that decision.”

Next Friday night’s game against the Tigers is scheduled to be on ESPNU with the kickoff being moved to 4 p.m. The two teams began the season ranked in the USA Today’s top 100 national high school football poll.

“Our coaches are the best coaching staff and they know exactly what they’re doing,” Krug said. “They’ve been in this position before and they’re going to definitely train us and get us ready for next week.”

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Maine South quarterback Jimmy Frankos tries to get past a Schaumburg defender in the Hawks’ 29-17 loss last Friday night.


Blue Demons top Schurz in wild oneBy Rob ValentinSports editor

Maine East couldn’t get much going in the first half of its game against Schurz on Saturday afternoon.

The Blue Demons totaled just 51 yards in the first half and trailed by eight points to start the third quarter.

The second half was a different story as Maine East flipped the switch on and rallied for a 14-8 victory over the Bulldogs at Lane Stadium in Chicago.

“Our defense kept us in the ball game in the first half because we could have been down by three or four scores in the first half,” Blue Demons coach Gabe Corey said. “We went in at halftime and reminded them about their work ethic. We weren’t going to get fancy. We were going to run between the tackles.”

The key play of the game came with Maine East trailing 8-6 late in the fourth quarter. Corey had a play he’d been itching to use all game but he saved it for the perfect situation.

Split out wide to the right side, running back/wide receiver Xavier Levy, who had caught several screen passes, faked out the corner back and caught a pass on a fade route from George Zakharia. Levy put a little move on the safety and cruised into the end zone for the game-winning touchdown with just 1:20 to play in the fourth quarter.

“I threw the ugliest ball ever and I just saw it floating in the air,” said Zakharia, who was 5-of-9 passing for 76 yards. “X made a great effort to go get the ball and score. It was all him really.”

“Before that coach ran a couple plays and I kept going over to the sidelines asking to run the seam route,” Levy said. “As soon as the ball snapped (the cornerback) just stayed there so I got to the outside of him. I saw the ball floating in the air a little bit and I knew the safety would overrun me so I cut inside, caught the ball and the rest is history.”

After the touchdown, it was the defense’s turn to take over. Schurz had one final opportunity to march the ball down the field and win the game. After a sack on

second down by Charlie Kappos and Arthur Thiel, defensive back Pedro Lopez came from the outside and recorded a pair of sacks to force a turnover on downs and end the game.

Dezi Sloan had a nice game running the ball for the Blue Demons picking up 96 yards on 10 carries including a nine-yard touchdown run with 4:02 to play in the third quarter. Sloan was stopped one yard short of the

goal on the two-point conversion, which kept Schurz in the lead 8-6. Maine East picked up 205 yards of offense in the second half while Schurz had -9 yards of offense after halftime.

“We own the fourth quarter,” Zakharia said. “We train so hard. We’re more conditioned and we deserve this so much.”

Maine East also had the opportunity to puff out its chest as the only District 207 team to

win in the opening weekend. “We were the only Maine team

to win,” Zakharia said. “Maine West went down and Maine South went down. It just feels amazing to be on top and be 1-0. We’re going to make a statement this year.”

Maine East will try to improve to 2-0 Friday night when they play host to another Chicago Public League opponent, Harlan.

“We’re going to watch them right now,” Corey said after the

game. “We need to continue to get better at tackling. We continuously had them for losses and no gains but we were grabbing too much cloth and were not finishing the tackles.

“The other thing we need to do, offensively, is work on the back side of the line. There was a lot of penetration and a lot of our plays were getting stopped because of that. We need to shore that up.”

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Maine East’s Dezi Sloan fends off a Schurz tackler during the Blue Demons 14-8 victory last Saturday at Lane Stadium.

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TRAVEL18 THE BUGLE SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

When I travel in Europe, I’m working. So when I take a vacation, I like to go e l s e w h e r e . I asked my friend Kurt Kutay, who runs Wildland

Adventures, to set up the best possible eight-day Costa Rican vacation for a variety of experiences. This was a rare chance for our entire family to be together for the holidays.

Half of Costa Rica lives in a relatively moderate climate in the central plain. But we stayed where it’s muggy to the max. On the west coast, laundry doesn’t even dry when hung in the sun. The temperature is the same all year. Our lodge was off the grid, powered by its own generator; there was no air-conditioning, just fans. But for being away from it all, it was perfect. Kayaking up a lazy lagoon, daydreaming through a plush garden of sticky flowers, learning the art of the hammock, munching fresh-baked cookies, enjoying a little personal downtime with tiny lizards - even a workaholic could be thoroughly on vacation here.

It wasn’t all relaxation. The adrenaline experience of the trip was doing a zip-line tour - a Costa Rican favorite rarely found in Europe. Platforms built high in the rain forest canopy are laced together by cables, each 100 to 400 yards apart, as high as 200 feet above the ravines. Zipping down the cables gave us modern-day Tarzans the thrill of our dreams. With guides clipping us from one cable to the next, we couldn’t have fallen to our deaths if we tried. There were no lessons in nature here, just the smell of burning leather as we pulled down on the cable with our hand brake to slow each landing. Coursing through the trees was thunderclaps of fun.

And, after zipping, there was surfing. There’s lots of surfing in Europe, but I had never tried it. In Costa Rica, I decided to take a surfing lesson. At breakfast, a man who surfed throughout his childhood confided in me that he had tried it the day before - he couldn’t stand up on the surfboard and was “humbled.” Later, my guide taught me the one critical motion for surfing: While lying down on your stomach, arch your back, keeping your hands on the board while your right leg stays back. When the wave comes, quickly snap to your feet, bringing the left leg to the front as you stand.

At first, the lunge muscle in my left leg was just not working, and my arms weren’t strong enough

to throw my body up. I failed and failed again. I’d come close and then tumble. The board spun disobediently away from me, dragging me toward the shore like a small boy deserving a spanking. Then my guide critiqued my technique. Don’t stop at the knees, don’t think face down, and pretend your head is going up first. Your head should rocket up in one motion, springing the body off the board. Forget the right leg — it stays behind.

Suddenly the water was smooth and quiet. It was the calm before the next wave. My coach said this was it, and gave me a strong push. I pulled my head back, seeing the entire front of the board as I arched up.

Then, in one motion, I pushed everything up. My left leg landed just right — immediately under my body, and, like a weightlifter struggling for a personal best, I straightened up.

Suddenly I was rushing before a foamy cauldron, as the wave charged toward the shore. I was standing high above the noisy rush, playing with my control, and traversing the wave to extend the ride. Then I crouched, as if racing, before the tunnel of a giant wave engulfed me, even though I was on the baby slope of a harmless three-footer. The ride seemed longer than it actually was, but that 15 seconds of surfer exhilaration was worth all the prior flips and flops.

Then the last morning finally

arrived. I spent the hour before our departure face down on a massage table. Wistfully, I strapped my wristwatch back on, and we headed for the lodge’s airstrip. There was no rush, as this was the first time in our lives the plane would wait for us. My daughter said she wanted to take flying lessons. My son marveled at how he hadn’t held a cell phone in his hand for a week. My wife tidied up her list of 30 or so different birds she had spotted. I reflected on how travel refreshes our bodies, minds and souls - and then redirected my thoughts to a land where the flora and fauna is more ... European.

(Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooks

Anne Steves

In zippy Costa Rica, Rick enjoys a blitz tour of a plush jungle canopy.

Even a workaholic could vacationTravel host zips, surfs and escapes on exhilarating Costa Rican holiday


REAL ESTATE & BUSINESSBecoming more mommy than manager

Q. I am a manager and I feel like more of a mommy. I am constantly nagging employees to do their job, and I’m exhausted. Is there a better way to motivate employees to do what I ask?

A. Yes, most managers think there are only two approaches to get employees to do what they want: Either ask “pretty please,” or scare employees into performing.

Both of these approaches have a big downside. If you only tell an employee what to do, you are asking “pretty please.” The employee has no incentive to do what you ask and it’s predictable you will end up ignored. Intimidating employees with fear tactics does work in the short run but in the long run your employees will become sneaky. People who are scared only act

well when they are being observed.

Instead of these common but ineffective a p p ro a ch e s , consider a new tactic. Anytime you want an employee to perform a task, ask yourself what the employee could get out of doing what you ask. Make sure you consider the employee’s unique goals, personality, and interests or you’ll be putting cheap unleaded in a car that takes diesel.

Also make sure you do not react as if your employees are out to get you or are purposely being insubordinate. The truth is that people will do (and only do)

what they perceive to be in their best interests ... period. Wise managers accept this truth and work with the agenda of their employees to keep employees performing at a high level.

Now, I know some readers will write me and tell me that it just isn’t right that people in the workplace are so self-centered that they will ignore direct orders if they see no personal reason to comply. I agree that there are many features of reality in and out of the workplace that “just aren’t right.”

However, if you don’t make it clear what your employees have to gain by doing what you want (or lose by not), you will always feel more like a mommy than a manager.

There are many upsides of using the personal agendas of

employees to create internal motivation for employees. You can stop spending hours a day reminding employees about tasks and maybe take a long lunch break.

You can stop micromanaging employees because employees will be more creative in not just doing what you say but in obtaining the ultimate outcome you seek.

Your employees will clearly understand that if you win, the employees win and morale will cease to be a topic on your weekly meeting.

No manager enters leadership looking forward to running a daycare for employees. If you want your employees to act like grown-ups, provide the right incentive and sit back and enjoy the results!

The last word(s)

Q. In an upcoming exit interview, my company will ask how effective my boss is at managing his employees. I’d like to respond that he is “great at motivating people to quit and find new employment.” Is this a good idea?

A. Not unless you plan on never needing a reference from your current boss.

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

Dear Dave,When is it

okay to buy toys for the lake—things like boats and jet skis—when following your plan?

Anonymous

Dear Anonymous,I’m a lake guy, too. So, you’ve

hit a soft spot with me on this question. Still, you have to be an adult about these things, and here are a few rules.

First, you should be completely debt free except for your house. Second, you need to have your fully funded emergency fund—that’s three to six months of living expenses—in place. In other words, I want you to have completed the first three Baby Steps. And remember, no matter

how shiny and cool it may look, buying a Sea-Doo is not an emergency! Save up and pay cash for your toys.

Remember this rule of thumb when it comes to toys. With the rare exception of collectibles, anything with an engine goes down in value. You should never have more than half of your annual income tied up in the total of all your vehicles. It would be pretty stupid to make $60,000 a year and have $40,000 tied up in cars, boats and other toys. That’s way too much money tied up in things that go down in value the wrong way.

Always make sure your family is well taken care of before you go out buying toys!

Dave Ramsey is a personal money management expert, popular national radio personality and the author of three New York Times bestseller— “ The Total Money Makeover,” “Financial Peace Revisited” and “More Than

Toys come after the baby steps


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A recent column on how to maximize your Social Security benefits inspired some readers to fire up their spreadsheet programs.

The column was excerpted from my book, “The Hard Times Guide to Retirement Security” (2010, John Wiley & Sons). It delivered this message: most — but not all — Americans will do better over the long haul by waiting until full retirement age to file for Social Security benefits.

This message is tough for some to accept. Why wait until age 66 to get something that you can take at age 62?

Here’s the core of my argument: For most people, filing early at 62 is a costly mistake that will mean forgoing thousands of dollars in lifetime benefits — in some cases, hundreds of thousands. Although you can file for benefits at 62, most of us will receive larger lifetime payouts by waiting, if at all possible, until we reach age 66, or even 70. However, there are several caveats to this, and it’s a bit of a gamble, because the math all depends on how long you live.

Under the Social Security rules, your lifetime benefits will be reduced based on an actuarial projection of your longevity, if you file before the current full retirement age of 66. Starting at 62 means you retired four years early, the net effect: Your annual benefits will be reduced permanently by a total of 25 percent.

OK, readers — fire up your spreadsheets!

“I don’t believe that your recent advice to delay receiving Social Security payments in order to get a higher monthly amount adds up,” wrote Barry, a reader in the New York area. “The Social Security system is based on actuarial principles, therefore it is designed to pay out the same amount (for persons having the same wage history) no matter when they decide to collect. Thus there is no automatic windfall to be gained by waiting.”

Barry goes on to construct a scenario (too lengthy and

elaborate to reprint here), in which a 6 2 - y e a r - o l d person files for Social Security, invests it until full retirement age and comes out ahead at age 66 - assuming a 3 percent annual return, and leaving out income taxes for simplification purposes.

“A rough calculation shows that by the time this person has reached the age of 66, he will have $50,600 in the bank as a result of the payments plus interest. The person who is waiting has nothing. This means that the first person has a substantial nest egg which he can use for emergencies or for things like vacations, cars, house improvements, gifts to grandkids, etc.”

“My main point is that it is better to start collecting when you are first eligible (assuming you are not still working) because you accumulate a substantial nest egg plus you have money available when you are still young enough to really appreciate it.”

Barry assumes that people actually will save this money rather than spend it.

I’m not so sure, given human nature and our collective rocky record as savers. I also question the rate-of-return assumption, since we don’t want to invest Social Security money in the stock market or anything else that is risky.

We’d need to park the Social Security payments at regular intervals in risk-free certificates of deposit, and current six-month CDs yield less than 1 percent.

All that aside, I don’t mean to suggest that waiting to file is right for everyone. It can make sense to file at 62 if you’re in poor health and don’t expect to live long.

Likewise, take benefits early if, due to the recession, you’re in desperate financial shape and must have the money now.

And Barry is correct to point out that Social Security benefits are designed to be actuarially fair, assuming average life expectancy. But the system is based on averages that many people will beat. Research by the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College (CRR) suggests that the “break-even” age is 81 — if you live past that age, you’ll receive greater lifetime benefits by waiting until your full retirement age.

“Many people live longer than average and it is especially likely that one member of a couple will live longer than average,” says CRR’s Andrew Eschtruth. “For example, if the husband is the primary earner, he may die at the average age but his wife may live at least several years longer. If so, she would get her husband’s larger benefit rather than her smaller spousal benefit.”

On the other hand, higher survivor benefits can be one reason for a married woman to file early. CRR’s research suggests that if a woman’s own earnings will yield a benefit ranging between 40 percent and 100 percent of the husband’s, she should claim benefits as early as possible.

If the husband waits until age 69 to file, the woman will receive the maximum lifetime benefits by filing early and then receiving the higher survivor benefit upon the husband’s death.

For those who would like to dig further into the weeds on this subject — or keep plugging data into their spreadsheets, I’ve posted links to two key CRR articles alongside the online version of this week’s column at http://retirementrevised.com/maxbenefits.

(Mark Miller is the author of the new book, “The Hard Times Guide to Retirement Security.” He publishes http://retirementrevised.com, recently named the best retirement planning site on the web by Money Magazine. Contact him with questions and comments at [email protected])

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Doing the math regarding early Social Security benefits


SENIOR LIFESTYLESObituaries

ELEANORE A. CHRISTIANSEN, 90

Eleanore A. Christiansen, 90, of Niles, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Glenview Terrace Nursing Home. She was born March 15, 1920. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph Pratscher and the late Lillian (nee Stobe) Pratscher. Loving wife of the late Robert Christiansen. Cherished mother of Craig Christiansen of Niles, Nancy (Steve) Karlov and Carol (Jim) Pawlak. Aunt and great aunt of many. Services were held August 26, 2010 at Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Arrangements handled by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Interment at Ridgewood Cemetery. She was a Member of the Niles Seniors.

THADDEUS G. MAZUR, 69Thaddeus G. Mazur, 69, of

Niles, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Lutheran General Hospital. He was born September 19, 1940. Beloved son of the late Helen Mazur and the late Bruno Mazur. Brother of the late Anthony (Kathy) Mazur, the late Edward Mazur and Joseph (Barbara) D. Mazur, Chicago. Uncle of many nieces and nephews. Services were held August 25, 1010 at St. John Brebeuf Church. Arrangements handled by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Interment at Maryhill Cemetery. He was a Member of the Holy Name Society and an Army Veteran.

SOPHIE T. VANOUREK, 94Sophie T. Vanourek, 94, of Niles,

passed away Saturday, August 21, 2010 at Good Shepherd Hospital. Beloved daughter of the late Joseph Tomaska and the late Zofia nee Andel) Tomaska. Loving wife of the late Charles J. Vanourek. Sister of the late Joseph (the late Rose) Tomaska and the late William (the late Eleanor) Tomaska. Aunt of the late Rosemary, Carmene Tomaska of Niles, Joseph (Louise) Tomaska and Carmene Tomaska. Great aunt of Anthony (Maria), Joseph and Jimmy. Great,great aunt of Joseph and Anthony. Services were held August 26, 2010 at St. John Brebeuf Church. Arrangements handled by Skaja Terrace Funeral Home. Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery. She was an Office Secretary. Memorials to: Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth Development Office, 310 N. River Rd., DesPlaines, IL 60016 or the Salvation Army.

Niles Senior Center

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

Information about the Niles Senior Center can be found on the Village of Niles Website at www.vniles.coM.

Click on “Departments” (upper left), and then Click on “Senior”

Individuals must be a registered member of the Niles Senior Center to receive the member price. Membership application forms are available in the Naturally Active newsletter, On-line, or at the Senior Center.

Men’s Club Fall BBQ, Friday, September 10 11:15AM- 3:00PM

$13M/$18NMFall is coming whether we like

it or not so we might as well enjoy all that it offers beginning with the annual Fall BBQ. Lunch is prepared by the Men’s Club Chefs and features burgers and brats fresh off the grill with delicious sides. Following lunch, get ready for a blast from the past with comedian -singer Tiffany Ellen. Reserved Seating-

Forms are available at the Front Desk. Door Prizes will be awarded.

Great Street Restaurant and Architectural Riverboat, Tuesday, Sept. 7, 8:30-3:00PM

$69M/$74NMEnjoy the beautiful Architecture

of Chicago’s fabulous skyline. We’ll hop on the Chicago Lines Architectural River Cruise Boat for a 90 minute tour. After our cruise, we’ll head over to the Renaissance Hotel to feast at the famous Great Street Lunch Buffet. Now open to non-members.

3rd Annual Variety Show, September 22 & 23 – Singers, Dancers, Comics, Magicians – You Name It- We Want You!!!

Niles Senior Center is looking for some talented seniors to help make this year’s Variety Show the best one yet. If you are interested in performing, please contact Kathlyn Williams as soon as possible (847 588-8420) Limited space is available.

North Shore Senior Center

Senior Center MembershipBecome a member of North

Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove (NSSC-MG) and enjoy opportunities to live longer, happier, healthier lives through an array of programs, activities, trips and services. Programs at NSSC in MG are now offered by North Shore Senior Center in Northfield. NSSC in MG Members receive a discount on all programs, activities, and trips, Program Calendar & Newsletter six times per year, information on local, state, and federal issues affecting seniors, invitations to special events and presentations, and discounts on membership at North Shore Senior Center. Annual memberships for the remainder of 2010 are $7 for an individual and $12 for a couple/household. Everyone welcome! Call North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove at 847-470-5223 from 9 am to 4 pm or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove, to become a member.

Health ScreeningsThe Morton Grove Senior

Center is expanding its health screenings. Diabetes Screenings will now be held every Tuesday from 9am-10am. Blood Pressure Screening will be held every

Tuesday and Friday from 9am-11am. Both are free of charge. Cholesterol Screening will be held the first Wednesday of each month. Cost: $10 for residents over age 65. $12 for residents under 65 and for non-residents. Prime Care Resources will be providing the health screenings. Appointment necessary for cholesterol screening. Call the Morton Grove Senior Center at 847-470-5223 for an appointment.

Podiatry Screening and Nail Care

On the first Tuesday of each month, Dr. Neamand will provide basic foot assessments and nail clipping. Medicare and private insurance is accepted. Residents not covered will be charged a fee of $30. Call the Morton Grove Senior Center at 847-470-5223 for an appointment.

Call 847-470-5223 to register.

Summer Celebration It’s time for a Celebration at

the new North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove, 6140 Dempster Street. Join us for refreshments and a live musical performance by NSSC’s very own Senior Stompers Jazz Band. The food, fun and music will be on Thursday, August 26 from 1:30 pm. Everyone welcome. Call 847-470-5223 to register.

Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky Presentation

has been rescheduledJoin us for a presentation by

Jan Schakowsky, Representative for the 9th District of Illinois. Rep. Schakowsky will speak about health care reform and new scams related to the Medicare credit, which are two issues impacting older adults and their families. A meet-and-greet reception follows

the presentation. Tuesday, September 7 at 1pm at North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove, 6140 Dempster Street, Morton Grove. Please RSVP to 847-470-5223 to reserve your seat.

Park Ridge Senior Center

NEW MEMBER TEA

The Center’s Membership Committee will be holding a New Member Tea at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 8. All new and prospective members are invited for an orientation to the Senior Center programs. Included will be a tour of the Center and an opportunity to meet other members and volunteers. Refreshments will be served. For those who would like to attend, call the Center at 847-692-3597 by Friday,. September 3.

WOMEN’S CLUB ACTIVITIES The August activity for the

Women’s Club will be a lunch at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, August 25 and a program by world traveler Bill Helmuth and his program “Exotic Africa.” Lunch will be catered by “All on the Road Catering” featuring chicken vesuvio with potatoes and peas with herbs. The charge is $13.50. A few tickets remain, call the Center for reservations.

SEPTEMBER ACTIVITYThe Club’s September activity

will be a book review and lunch with Barbara Rinella. Lunch is at 12:30, doors open at 12 noon on Thursday, September 30. The menu includes sandwich loaf with fresh fruit, chips and

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With Labor Day coming up next Monday, we’re facing the traditional end of the summer grilling season. No longer will we be spending as much time as possible outdoors, cooking our burgers and hot dogs, steaks and chops and kabobs. It’s time to have one last great blast of fire in the grill, to help summer grilling go out in style.

So I’d like to suggest ending the season with a recipe that’s spectacular for several reasons. It’s full of flavor, seasoned with citrus juice and marmalade, ginger and garlic. It’s also beautiful, because those seasonings caramelize to form a tempting mahogany-brown glaze on the finished dish. And finally, it’s healthy — because the main ingredient is fish.

That’s right. I’m suggesting that you make seafood, not the usual red meat or chicken, the grand finale of your summer grilling.

Many delicious, sustainably produced fish varieties work wonderfully on the grill for this recipe, delivering all the meaty satisfaction of a good steak. Try fillets of halibut, grouper, yellowfin tuna, or even sturgeon, farm-raised catfish, or lake whitefish.

(For a long time, one of my favorite fish for grilling with this recipe was swordfish. In recent years, however, concerns over irresponsible fishing methods and mercury levels in swordfish have made people understandably shy away from this fish. Expert

guides like the Monterey Bay Aquarium’s Seafood Watch—go to www.montereybayaquarium.org—now recommend that you buy only swordfish responsibly caught by harpoon or handline from Hawaii, the mainland U.S., or Canada; that you not buy imported swordfish; and that men eat swordfish no more than once a month and women and children avoid it.)

Whatever type of fish you use for this recipe, get it from a reliable seafood shop or supermarket fish department that has a good turnover of fresh product. Only buy fish that looks firm, brightly colored, fresh, and moist and has the fresh, clean scent of the sea with no “off” odors. With so many good options out there, you should always be able to find something delicious that’s sturdy enough to stand up to the grill.

The glaze ingredients are open to your own interpretation. Feel free to add a generous pinch of red pepper flakes or a little hot chili sauce to the mixture if you’d like spicier results. Substitute lime juice for the lemon juice. Use Japanese rice vinegar instead of the wine vinegar and throw in a generous dash of soy sauce for an Asian version.

With so many options, you may be excited to try this great grilling recipe again and again. And you don’t have to wait for next summer. After all, once Labor Day has passed, it’s time to start tailgating!

ORANGE-GLAZED GRILLED FISH FILLETSServes 4

4 firm fish fillets, each about 1 inch thick and weighing about 6 ounces6 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for grillingFreshly ground black pepper1/4 cup fresh orange juice1/4 cup fresh lemon juice1/4 cup white wine vinegar2 tablespoons orange or tangerine marmalade1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger1 teaspoon minced garlic1/2 teaspoon fresh ground white pepperSalt

Put the fish fillets in a dish large enough to hold them side by side. Brush them all over with 2 tablespoons of the olive oil. Grind a little black pepper over both sides of the fillets. Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to cook.

In a nonreactive saucepan, stir together the orange juice, lemon juice, vinegar, marmalade, ginger, garlic, and white pepper. Over medium-high heat, bring the mixture to a boil; lower the heat slightly and continue boiling until the mixture reduces to about 1/2 cup, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool. Whisk in the remaining 4 tablespoons of olive oil. Transfer this glaze to a nonreactive bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate until ready to use.

Preheat a grill or broiler.Return the glaze to a small saucepan and, over low heat, warm it up.Brush the fish fillets all over with the all of the glaze and season them lightly with salt. Carefully brush

the grill’s cooking surface with some olive oil to prevent sticking. Grill the fish fillets until they are nicely browned and feel springy to the touch, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Serve immediately.

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Grilled fish for steak lovers


dessert. Reservations are required and can be made according to current policy. Guests will be allowed after all members have been accommodated. The charge is $16.00 for lunch and review.

FRIENDSHIP SQUAREBricks for the Center’s

Friendship Square located at the main entrance are still available for purchase. Buy one for a relative, friend or for yourself. Just pick up a form at the Center. Bricks are $50 for the 4x8 or $100 for the 8x8.

FOUR WINDS CASINO At 9 a.m. on Wednesday,

September 5 a motor coach departs from the Park Ridge

Senior Center headed to the Four Winds Casino, New Buffalo, Michigan. Included in the package for the day is $15 instant slot credit and a $10 food credit at one of four food outlets. The cost for the day is $28.00 per person. All participants MUST have a valid photo ID to ride the bus. The bus leaves the casino for the return trip at 3 p.m. Reservations are required and should be made according to current policy.

MONTHLY LUNCHEON Doors open at 12 noon for

the monthly luncheon on Monday, Setember 20. The menu is a special recipe of the Center, baked mostoccioli with garlic bread, salad, and dessert. Entertainment will be by Bob Jay, the man of 999 voices. Tickets are $14.00 and reservations should be made according to

current registration policy.

KICKIN’ UP YOUR HEELS This trip leaves the Center

at 10:30 a.m. for the Statewide Senior Luncheon on Tuesday, September 28 where there will be a gathering of members from other senior centers for a fun theme party at Cadillac Ranch in Bartlett. First, there will be a lunch of soup, spinach, salad, pasta rigatoni, bread and chocolate mousse. After lunch, learn the newest country line dances taught by a professional line dance instructor. There will also be an opportunity to dance and enjoy the country music. No partners necessary. The trip returns about 3:30 p.m. Members can reserve according to current policy. There is a charge of $44.00 for lunch, dance, and transportation. Senior guests are welcome!!

CENTERSContinued from page 23

PET WORLD26 THE BUGLE SEPTEMBER 2, 2010

By Steve DaleTribune Media Services

Q: We decided to take Suzie, our 18-year-old cat, to a feline only veterinarian. I’d never heard of a veterinarian testing a cat’s blood pressure but the vet did this by using a tiny cuff around one of Suzie’s paws. She said the cat’s blood pressure was high. We waited there for a while, since the wanted to see if it the elevated pressure was due to the initial stress of the cuff and

being the vet office. The second reading was lower but still too high, so the vet prescribed Norvasc. At Suzie’s age, does this make sense? -

M.A.M., Las Vegas, NVA: Dr. Colleen Currigan, a feline

practitioner in Chicago, explains that blood pressure testing in cats is a fairly new procedure. Those little cuffs you describe have only been around about a decade.

“In cats, high blood pressure is secondary to another

disease process,” says Currigan. “Typically, cats with high blood pressure may be hyperthyroid and/or have kidney disease. Left untreated, the kidney insufficiency may worsen, and also high blood pressure may cause a stroke or even blindness (a retinal detachment). Definitely, now that we can diagnose high blood pressure, it’s something that should be treated. There’s little risk to treating high blood pressure, even an in 18-year-old cat, compared to the risk of not

treating.” The American Association of

Feline Practitioners Senior Care Guidelines concur with your veterinarian, suggesting blood pressure checks for senior cats.

Q: Our cat Buster is snoring. Or my husband is snoring. I can’t tell which it is. If it’s my cat, is that normal?

S.H., San Diego, CAA: Just as some people snore,

so do some cats. If the snoring is something new, see your vet to insure there’s no obstruction

in your cat’s pharynx or nasal passage. Sometimes obese cats are more likely to snore; taking off a few pounds can make a silent sleeper. If it turns out your husband is making all the noise, have him consider seeing his doctor.

Write to Steve at Tribune Media Services, 2225 Kenmore Ave., Suite 114, Buffalo, NY. 14207. Send e-mail to PETWORLD@STEVE DALE.TV. Include your name, city and state.

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Cats experience age-related issues as well


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Volunteering their timeMaine Twp Clerk Gary Warner, right, is the president of the Park Ridge Citizens Patrol. He and the Citizens Patrol helped with traffic control at the Second Annual Harry O’Brien Community Run on Aug. 28 near the Community Center in Park Ridge. Here, Warner visits with Mayor David Schmidt during the event.

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