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Message from the Publisher“Rain, rain,

go away, come back another day.” With t he a l m o s t daily rain fall we have been experiencing, th is a l l too f a m i l i a r p h r a s e i s p r o b a b l y being recited by many people. Flooded basements and roads, treacherous traffic, rained out parties and events; all reasons to rhyme away. I too have been continually soaking up my rug in our basement due to seepage and battling mold growth due to the high humidity; and predictions are, it’s going to be a wet summer. However, I tend to look at the bright side of a bad situation. Everything needs rain. While walking through my town, I look at the trees and imagine if they could talk. They would probably be standing there with their branches stretched out saying, “Oh this feels so good;” especially after last summer’s drought conditions. The flowers are literally “dancing in the rain” colorfully growing more beautiful by the day. Grasses are a brilliant, lush green color and since I’m the lawn mower in the family, I find it a stress relief to make patterns in the grass each week. Then I imagine all the little children who, if their moms allow, run out in the rain splashing in puddles and jumping for joy with no care they are getting soaked to the gills. Even my dog Tips just walks leisurely outside in a downpour to do his duty coming back with his cohort Sweetie soaked waiting to shake in the house. Thank goodness my

cats want nothing to do with it and look at my two dogs like they are nuts. So, although a nuisance at times, I’m enjoying the rain in all its wetness. Plus, let’s keep the Western states in mind who are experiencing record setting temperatures ranging in the 120 degree area. I’m sure they would welcome a downpour right about now.

Summer also brings car shows and if they don’t get rained out, it’s the best time of year to see cars from yesteryear lined up side by side in all their glory. What you might not know about me, is my husband and I own two show cars. His, a 1964 Chevy 409 Super Sport and mine a 1968 Pontiac GTO. My husband bought his car when he was in high school and has rebuilt and restored it several times over the years. Our neighbors are none too happy at times

when he “lights it up” as the open headers can be extremely loud. Sunday car shows can be a bit of a challenge trying not to disturb the peace getting it out of the garage and down the driveway. We’ve actually pushed it down the street just so we didn’t disturb anyone.

As for the GTO, I’ll never forget the day my father and mother drove home with it. My brother and I were looking out the window when this shining red “hot rod” showed up

at the doorstep. My dad drove it right off the showroom floor and into our lives. There were times we went on trips to Wisconsin in it and my dad would get it up to a hundred miles an hour! I think about it now knowing that wasn’t the safest thing we could have been doing and not wearing seatbelts besides. However, it was like being in the movies f lying over hills at a top speed. Once I hit driving age and my dad bought a new car, I kind of inherited it. Restored a couple of times, It still has the original 69,000 miles on it with a 400 engine, posi traction, dual double-gate automatic shifter, hood tach and bucket seats. My son is now the caretaker of it and frequently brings it out for a trip to a car show or just to cruise around. There’s no GPS, no heated seats or power windows, and the simplest dashboard you’d want to see, but what

a blast to drive. 45 years old but still a looker! So the next time you are looking for

something to do on a warm summer night and it’s not raining, stop on by a neighborhood car show. It will bring memories back for many and be a definite education for most of the younger generation.

Enjoy every moment of summer! GOD BLESS AMERICA!

Letters to the EditorThe views expressed in letters sent to the

editor are strictly those of the submitters and not necessarily the views of this publication.

This “article” was submitted by a gentleman who wishes to be known as “A Ray of Hope.” He lives in Park Ridge and asked if his views could be published. He wanted to share with People & Places readers some excerpts relating to “What to teach our children.”

UNESCOThe United Nations Educational, Scientific

and Cultural Organization in America is designed to condition the mind of America’s youth. It was founded on the vision of world government and producing a new breed of human beings. Its goal is to:1. Achieve effective control of the educational

system of the United States. If it can condition the minds of our youth for one generation, they will gain control of our nation within that generation for a one-world government, and a one world religion.

2. Deride, ridicule and ultimately destroy any feelings of patriotism or loyalty to American amoung the youth.

3. Instill in our youth an outlook of so called internationalism and world-mindedness.

This can be reconciled later with the concept of a one-world communist regime.

4. Indoctrinate youth to embrace Marxian socialism (under some other name) as the correct political and social viewpoint.

5. Neutralize the youth against the religious influences of the home and all concept of rigid morality which might interfere with acceptance of the Marxian doctrine.

In 1936, Earl Browder, head of the party, speaking before the 9th national convention of the Communist Party in the United States declared, “Who wins the youth, wins the future of America.” They’ve been working at it for a long time and have succeeded in achieving all five points.

On September 17, 2009, the House of Representatives cleared the way for greater Federal control over education by passing the Student Aid and Responsibility Act. This “bureaucratic hodgepodge” eliminates the 40 year old Federal Family Education Loan program – a competitive program comprised of over 2,000 private lenders; The preferred

choice of students, parent, and college and university financial aid offices. In place of a private loan industry, this bill will finance with our tax dollars an inefficient Federal Direct Loan Program. At $100 billion a year it will become one of the largest lending institutions in the world, or the exclusive banker to America’s college students.

Besides being unconstitutional, since funding and regulating education is not among the powers granted to Congress in the Constitution, this bill represents another nail in the coffin of academic independence. Colleges and universities will be faced with a federal bureaucracy imposing ever-greater authority over their curricula and operations.

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2 PEOPLE & PLACES • JULY 2013

Every Tuesday in July: SCHILLER PARK FARMERS MARKET 4255 Old River Rd. (Rog’s parking lot), 3-7pm, Fresh Produce and other goods, Come support our local farmers

Every Saturday in July: FRANKLIN PARK FARMERS MARKET at 25th Ave, 8am-12pm

Every Wednesday night from July 3 through August 21: VILLAGE OF RIVER GROVE GAZEBO NIGHTS FREE CONCERT SERIES 7:30 until 9 pm. River Front Park, Ditka Drive and Grand Avenue (Just east of the Des Plaines River), www.vorg.us

First Thursday of the Month: AUGIE’S CAR SHOWS At Romano’s in Franklin Park and Roadhouse 64, 3600 W. North Ave., Stone Park, 10000 W. Grand Avenue. 6-9 pm Weather Permitting. Every Other Thursday July 11 to October 31, Weather Permitting. For Info Call 708-296-6584

2nd & 4th Tuesday through August 27: 4TH ANNUAL CRUISE NIGHTS Forest Park on Madison Street : 6-9 pm, Music, Shopping, Dining, Raffles, Giveaways, Entertainment. FREE, 708-615-6203

July 10: TASTE OF CHICAGO www.cityofchicago.org

July 11: CONCERT AT THE GAZEBO North Park Addsion St., Franklin Park, 7-8:45pm, The Rockin’ Johnny Band Blues Band

July 11: NORRIDGE - ISLAND IN THE CITY FESTIVAL 6-9:30pm, Serendipity - all Girl Band then 7th Heaven

July 11: ROSEMONT - ROCKIN IN THE PARK CONCERT MB Financial Park -Free Event, 7pm, Libido Funk Circus - Disco & Motown

July 11: BENSENVILLE - MUSIC IN THE PARK AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW At Center Street Park. Center St. and Green St. 7:30-9:30pm, R-Gang Motown - R&B

July 11: CONCERTS IN THE PARK 11 Conti prkwy. 708-452-7300, 7-9pm, Callente- Latin Jazz

July 11-14: ITALIAN FEAST 120th year! Food, vendors, games, rides, entertainment, car show and more! 708-344-4140 OR www.olmcshrine.org

July 12: CLOCK TOWER PARK CONCERT Irving Park Rd. & Wesley Terrace, Schiller Park, 7:30-9pm, Scraps of Brass - 60’s & 70’s

July 12: NORRIDGE - ISLAND IN THE CITY FESTIVAL 6-10:30pm, Friction & Infinity

July 12-14: COMMUNITY GARAGE SALES Homeowners throughout Elmwood Park, 9am- 5pm

July 13: BOY SCOUT TROOP 16 CAR WASH Allow us to wash your car & help us go to Camp! At the Village of Schiller Park Parking Lot, 9526 West Irving Park Road, 9am-2pm, DONATIONS WELCOME

July 13: NORRIDGE - ISLAND IN THE CITY FESTIVAL 4:30-10:30pm, Frieda&Jorge, Pipe Dream, Hi Infidelity

July 14: ELWOOD PARK FARMERS MARKET at Central Park Fullerton & 75th, 9am-1pm

July 14: NORRIDGE -ISLAND IN THE CITY FESTIVAL 4:30-9:30pm, The Saracens, The 8th Notch Band,Reckless & HiFi Superstar

July 17: BENSENVILLE-MUSIC IN THE PARK At Center Street Park. Center St. and Green St. 7:30-9:30pm, Kashmir Led Zepplin Tribute Band

July 17: FRANKLIN PARK-MOVIE IN THE PARK James Park 8-9:30pm, Hotel Transylvania, 10600 James St. Rain date 7/24:

July 17: SCHILLER PK. HISTORICAL TROLLEY RIDE 847-678-8513 for more info. & reservations: Historical Trolley tour of Schiller Park. $10.00 ticket . limited space

July 18: FRANKLIN PARK - CONCERT AT THE GAZEBO North Park Addsion St., 7-8:45pm, “Soda” 80’s Classic

July 18: ROSEMONT - ROCKIN IN THE PARK CONCERT MB Financial Park -Free Event. 7pm, 16 Candles - 80’s classic

July 19-21: DESPLAINES-SUMMER FLING at Lee Street & River Road 6-10pm, Main Stage Entertainment 6:15pm is Jak Tripper

July 19: FRANKLIN PARK - VILLAGE WIDE GARAGE SALE 8am-7pm, For further information, call 847-671-4800

July 19-20: FRANKLIN PARK/SCHILLER PARK/NORTHLAKE, RELAY FOR LIFE CANCER WALK at East Leyden for more info. 6PM-6AM, [email protected]:

July 20: RIVER GROVES 8TH ANNUAL DESPLAINES RIVER DUCK RACE 5 pm Grand Ave and the Des Plaines River Bridge Tickets on sale at River Grove Village Hall $5 each or Quack Pack of 6 for $25., www.vorg.us

July 20: DES PLAINES - SUMMER FLING 3-11pm, 8:45pm is Generation – Lee Street & River Road: 3pm is Radio Disney Performance – 4:30pm is Fortunate Sons – 6:45pm Suite Mollie Seven – 9:15pm The Buckinghams

July 21: DES PLAINES - SUMMER FLING 3-10pm, 3pm Brass Buckle Band; Lee Street & River Road: 5:15pm Suburban Cowboy; 7:45pm 7th Heaven

July 24: BENSENVILLE-MUSIC IN THE PARK At Center Street Park. Center St. and Green St. 7:30-9:30pm, 7th Heaven, The Go To Festival Band

July 25: ELMWOOD PARK -CONCERTS IN THE PARK 11 Conti prkwy. 708-452-7300, 7-9pm, Voyage - 70’ Classic

July 26: FRANKLIN PARK - STREET DANCE 5-11pm, Dancing in the Streets - Kids entertainment,Dining & Rock Bands, Franklin Ave:

July 26: SCHILLER PK. - CLOCK TOWER PARK CONCERT Irving Park Rd. & Wesley Terrace, 7:30-9pm, Tangent - Classic Rock

July 27: SCHILLER PARK - MUSIC THEN “FLOAT & FLICK” All evening event At S.P. Memorial pool & Water Park, 7:30-9pm, Kent Arnsberger - Steel Drum A Carribean one man band. 9pm Dusk, Then “Float & Flick”movie “Surf’s Up” 85 min in length. The concession stand will be open. Bring chairs or blankets for seating

July 28: ELWOOD PARK -FARMERS MARKET at Central Park Fullerton & 75th, 9am-1pm

July 31: BENSENVILLE-MUSIC IN THE PARK At Center Street Park. Center St. and Green St. 7:30-9:30pm, Peter Oprisko - Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennet & more

Aug. 1: ROSEMONT - ROCKIN IN THE PARK CONCERT MB Financial Park -Free Event. 7pm, Modern Day Romeo’s Fun - High Engery- Fun

Aug. 1,2013: FRANKLIN PARK -CONCERT AT THE GAZEBO North Park Addsion St. 7-8:45pm, Banda Rika-10 pc orchestra Salsa,Merengue

Aug. 8: BENSENVILLE-MUSIC IN THE PARK At Center Street Park. Center St. and Green St. 7:30-9:30pm, Arra - Classic 80’s

Aug. 8: FRANKLIN PARK -CONCERT AT THE GAZEBO North Park Addsion St. 7-8:45pm, Bill O’Connell and the Chicago Skyliners Band - All Big Band

Aug. 8: ROSEMONT - ROCKIN IN THE PARK CONCERT MB Financial Park -Free Event. 7pm, Infinity & Fireworks Top Rock Cover Band.

Aug. 9: SCHILLER PK. -CLOCK TOWER PARK CONCERT Irving Park Rd. & Wesley Terrace, 7:30-9pm, Deep Blue Big Band

Aug. 14: BENSENVILLE-MUSIC IN THE PARK At Center Street Park. Center St. and Green St. 7:30-9:30pm, Generation - 60’s Blue Eyes Soul & 70’s Arena Rock

Aug. 15: ROSEMONT - ROCKIN IN THE PARK CONCERT MB Financial Park -Free Event, 7pm, Breakfast Club - High Engery 80’s rock & dance tribute band

Aug. 16: SCHILLER PARK -CLOCKTOWER PARK CONCERT Irvin Pk Rd. & Wesley Terrace, Kaleidoscope Eyes - Beatles Tribute Band

Aug. 16: SCHILLER PARK POLICE FOP LODGE 170 9TH ANNUAL GOLF OUTING FOX RUN GOLF LINKS Elk Grove, IL. For further information call Frank at 847-489-9536. All proceeds benefits Make-A-Wish Illinois

Aug. 18: ANNUAL GOLF OUTING Knights of Columbus Council #4456, Salt Creek Golf Course, Individual Golfer $75.00, Dinner Only $35.00, Hole sponsorship $50.00, Registration begins at 9 am, Start Time 10 am, For more information contact Chris 773-430-6129. www.kofcavemaria4456.org

Aug. 18: 110TH ANNIVERSARY FEAST CELEBRATION San Rocco Di Potenza, Patron Saint of the Sick. St. William Church, 2600 N. Sayre in Chicago. For Further Information Call 847-721-8124

Aug. 21: BENSENVILLE-MUSIC IN THE PARK At Center Street Park. Center St. and Green St. 7:30-9:30pm, The Chicago Catz - Funk & Dance

Aug. 24: SCHILLER PARK - MOVIES AT STALICA PARK 9pm Dusk, Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 2

Aug. 28: BENSENVILLE-MUSIC IN THE PARK At Center Street Park. Center St. and Green St. 7:30-9:30pm, American English - Beatles Tribute Band

EVENTS

JULY 2013 • PEOPLE & PLACES 3

COMMUNITY NEWS

Reps. Quigley, Schneider: STEM Education Key to Growing Manufacturing

Congressmen Host Roundtable Discussion with Local Education, Manufacturing Leaders

U.S. Congressmen Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Brad Schneider (IL-10), in honor of National Small Business Week, hosted a roundtable discussion with local manufacturing and education leaders to discuss the critical role science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education plays in the growth of manufacturing.

An estimated 600,000 manufacturing jobs are currently left unfilled because employers are unable to find workers with the necessary skill sets. Manufacturing is a critical component of Illinois’s economy—accounting for 10 percent of jobs.

“Manufacturing offers some of the best paying jobs in our country and a clear pathway into the middle-class,” said Quigley. “But students need the right education to take advantage of these positions. The insight provided by today’s business leaders and educators is invaluable to developing the high-skilled workforce necessary to keep American manufacturing globally competitive.”

“If we want to grow manufacturing, we need to better equip our students and workforce with the skills sets manufacturers are looking for,” Schneider said. “Bringing our educators and manufacturers together, like we did today, is essential in closing the skills gap.”

New Parks Facility Opening Soon

MARK YOUR CALENDARS - Come join the grand-opening celebration weekend set for July 19-21 for the George A. Leone Complex - Veterans Park Distrcit’s newley rehabbed facility in Melrose Park. The 34,000 square foot center includes an indoor soccer field, four 90 foot long batting cages, an indoor walking track and two fitness/meeting rooms to help area residents stay in shape during the cold winter months.

The public is officially invited to take a look at the renovated center, at 800 N. 17th Ave., from Friday, July 19 through Sunday, July 21. It will be a grand opening celebration filled with activities for children, including soccer games, arts and crafts, Olympic style contests and mini sports clinicis. Adults too will be able to take advantage of free Zumba and boot camp fitness classes or walk around the indoor track for prizes. Free giveaways and concession snacks will be available throughout the weekend. A special performance by the Jesse White Tumblers will begin Friday at 6 pm. The Chicagho Fire will lead soccer clinics on Saturday for children 7 to 14 years old at 10 am and noon. Plus, on Sunday, the Chicago White Sox will offer a baseball clinic from 1 to 3 pm.

After taking surveys of residents living in the service areas of Franklin Park, Melrose Park, Northlake, River Grove and unincorporated Leyden Township, renovations began on the beautiful, sports facility. The Park was named for a former park district superintendent who served in World War II.

Believable? Trish Staine was training to run the half-

marathon during the upcoming Grandma’s Marathon on June 22 in Duluth, Minn., when she began to experience some back stiffness.The pain began to intensify the next day, so much so that her husband John reports that she was screaming, crying and yelling out.

So, after running a nine-mile race on Sunday and believing it to be nothing more than an extreme case of after-run soreness, Staine relied on pain relievers and baths to help dull the discomfort. But nothing helped.Finally, after the pain became unbearable, an ambulance was

called and Staine was taken to Duluth’s Essentia Health-St. Mary’s Medical Center.

A short time later, she gave birth, despite having no idea that she was pregnant. So a woman, presumably in fantastic shape, training for a marathon, had no idea she was pregnant. In fact, her husband insists it looked like she had lost weight. Wow.

The couple, who already have kids — two biological and two foster children — named the new arrival Mira, short for “Miracle.”

John made comment that It was like a dream and he wanted to make sure it was real.

Even crazier? John had previously had a vasectomy. Great googly moogly.

And new mom Trish, despite being sidetracked in her training (to put it mildly) still plans to run the half-marathon in a couple of weeks.“We paid for it,” said, John, talking about the marathon’s entry fee. “They’ve already cashed the check.”

Yeah, the couple already paid for a vasectomy, too. How’s that working out for them? SOURCE MSN.COM

Northlake Chamber Awards Scholarships

Andrew Skylakos and Robert Thomas both recent graduates of West Leyden High School each received a $500 scholarship from the Northlake Chamber of Commerce. Thomas will be attending the U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis and Skylakos heads off to Bradley University to student engineering. Selections were based on their grades and essays; they also had to complete an essay entitled “What is your five-year plan and how will it benefit society?”

Congratulations Andrew and Robert!

Stanley Cup Comes to Rosemont

Not sure how you would miss it, but the Stanley Cup arrived home on Monday, June 24th after the Chicago Blackhawks beat the Boston Bruins to win the prized cup. Once the Blackhawks reached O’Hare Airport, they made their way to Harry Caray’s and were greeted by Rosemont Mayor Brad Stephens and hundreds of fans. Congratulations Chicago Blackhawks!

Got Bugs? Giant bugs that is. The Morton Arboretum in

Lisle is hosting “Big Bugs” through September 8th. This exhibition by David Rogers includes oversized ants, spiders, a ladybug, dragon fly, grasshopper and praying mantis. The works of art are made out of wood and other natural materials.

Morton Arboretum is located at 4100 Illinois Route 53 in Lisle. Open 7 am till sunset daily, through September 8th. $12 Adults ages 18-64 $8 on Wednesdays, $11 Seniors ages 65+ $7 on Wednesdays. $9 Youth ages 2-17 $6 on Wednesdays, children 1 and younger free. Free parking. For further info call 630-968-0074 or mortonarb.org.

Melrose Park Firm Plans Move to Franklin Park

After a long search for just the right space, American Metalcraft is moving their business from Melrose Park to 3708 Des Plaines River Road in Franklin Park. The restaurant supply company sells such items as trays, plate covers, pizza supplies, bar items, menu holders, chafing dishes, coffee urns along with two thousand other items to distributors who in turn sell to restaurants and hotels. The move should take place sometime in September

Rosemont Cubs?Rosemont Mayor Bradley Stephens is not

ready to give up on trying to lure the Chicago Cubs to his ever expanding town. He is still willing to give the Cubs 25 acres of prime village

Congressmen Mike Quigley (IL-05) and Brad Schneider (IL-10) hear from local manufacturing and education leaders during a roundtable on the growing need for STEM education.

Commissioner Silvestri joins Ridgewood high school superintendent Bob Lupo and school board president mike Glaub at ceremonies inaugurating the extensive renovations and sound proofing done recently at the school in Norridge. The high school serves Norridge and Harwood Heights.

On June 4th, Cook County Commissioner Peter Silvestri took Cook County Board President on a tour of the 9th District, which included a stop at the Hofbrauhaus in the Rosemont Entertainment Complex. Pictured here are l. to r.: Hofbrauhaus manager Jim Olson, Commissioner Silvestri, President Preckwinkle, Rosemont Mayor Stephens, owner Mike Matuschka.

Commissioner Silvestri joins forest preserve district staff at their annual live healthy fair held at Daley Plaza on June 11.

President Toni Preckwinkle Commissioner Pete Silvestri and Mayors Arlene Jezierny of Harwood Hts and Jim Chmura of Norridge meet at the Edelweiss Restaurant in Norridge to discuss topics of common government interests.

On the Move With Commissioner Silvestri!


COMMUNITY NEWSowned real estate along the Tri-State Tollway and Balmoral Avenue where they can build a new park and erect lucrative signage that will generate millions of dollars in advertising revenue. Stephens also has said he is willing to help the Cubs publicly finance the building of a new ballpark. Owners of the Cubs and the City of Chicago have been engaged in negotiations for months now. Mayor Stephens is still holding out hope of bringing the team to his town.

Sales Tax To The Rescue?

The new fashion outlet mall in Rosemont is estimated to generate $375 million a year in total sales and from that $23 million will go to the state in sales tax income; $6-8 million annually to the village. Mayor Stephens appeared before the Illinois House Revenue and Finance Committee to ask for support to use a portion of the mall’s sales tax proceeds that go to the state to pay for improvements to the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center. Those improvements could attract tier two conventions that otherwise might go to cities like Indianapolis and Cleveland. Although state lawmakers did not have enough time to consider Mayor Stephen’s proposal, they did approve allowing Rosemont to use the $5 million in incentive funds it receives from the state each year to bolster its convention business to pay down certain debt.

American Idol Concert Delayed

Ticket holders for the July 6th American Idol tour at the Allstate Arena can either receive a full refund for their tickets or attend the August 12th rescheduled show. Apparently the girl who won is putting out an album so they pushed the date of the concert back. They could not get their rehearsals done in time. The American Idol tour features the top 10 winners and always comes to Rosemont. The show on August 12th starts at 7:30 pm and tickets range from $50 on up.

Ready To Rock A New Look This Summer?

If you are willing to travel downtown for a haircut, the Sassoon Academy could save you a bundle. You get an expert, salon style cut at reasonable prices. If a person hops the blue line, and gets off at Clark and Lake they just walk out of the Thompson center and it is right there. This is an advanced school and the stylists have been licensed for years, so you will receive an expert cut.

For the month of July, come to Sassoon Academy and take advantage of one of our many specials going on. Also, enjoy $10 Creative haircuts the week of Sunday, July 14th through Thursday, July 18th. Please mention this offer upon booking.

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Registration is Now Open!

Register now for the 5th Annual LETR Plane Pull for Special Olympics Illinois! This extreme event is set for Saturday, Sept. 21, at O’Hare International Airport.

Online registration is simple and allows you to quickly and easily raise money for your team’s efforts.

Whether you’re looking for the perfect team-building experience, think your group can dethrone last year’s Grand Champion (the Chicago Fire Dept.) or just want to have fun supporting a great cause, be sure to join us Sept. 21!

Who can participate?Teams can include up to 20 people. Create a

team to build camaraderie and test your muscle. Recruit your co-workers, friends from the gym,

social group, classmates, teammates, friends, family - anyone can do it! Each team must raise a minimum of $1,000 to participate (that’s only $50 per team member). Organizing a team? View the Team Captain Guide to get started.

Is there a form I can use to track my donations?

Yes, and you can download it here. Simply print this form to track your cash and check donations then submit it at the Plane Pull registration. All donations are tax-deductible.

Are spectators welcome to watch the Pull?Yes! Spectators are encouraged to attend.

Ample seating will be available and concessions will be open during the event. There will also be a Kids Zone, which will feature various games and entertainment for children.

Have additional questions?Please contact us at 1-800-394-0562, visit

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Light It UpRosemont plans on allocating $61,000 for

winter holiday lighting this coming holiday season . Rosemont lights over one million bulbs in eight parks throughout the village. Much of the money is being spent to replace old lights hung throughout the village. LED lighting will be replacing many of the incandescent lights that only last about two years compared to seven for the LED lighting. They are also more energy efficient and brighter.

Triton Offers New Career Opportunity

Manufacturing is one career field in need of highly skilled workers. With a 600,000 employee shortage nationwide, Triton College is working to address the low employee numbers by offering a degree and certificate to encourage and prepare individuals for a specialized career in manufacturing, called Mechatronics. Design, Build, Create … Your Future at Triton College.

What is Mechatronics? Mechatronics is a coined term combining “mechanics” and “electronics” and is a part of many everyday items, including computer hard drives, washing machines, coffee makers and medical devices. The term is used to describe electronics that control mechanical systems, such as an electronically programmed car key that when a button is pressed, a signal will automatically open a door.

The Mechatronics degree and certificate are made possible through a grant from the U.S. Department of Labor through the Trade Adjustment Assistance Community College and Career Training (TAACCCT) program to expand Harper College’s Advanced Manufacturing Training Program to community colleges throughout Illinois. The four-year grant is to develop curriculum to train workers for a career in the highly technical field that is currently experiencing a 600,000 employee shortage nationwide.

To receive further information about a Mechatronics degree call (708) 456-0300, ext. 3130, or register online under Admissions atwww.triton.edu. For more information, contact Engineering Technology instructor Antigone Sharris at (708) 456-0300, ext. 3622, or at [email protected].

Cook Cty Rabies Vaccine and Microchip Clinics

The Cook County low cost mobile rabies/microchip clinic is coming to Franklin Park. The clinic will be held at the Jewel Parking lot at 10203 W. Grand Avenue, Franklin Park on Tuesday, July 30. The hours are 10 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Come early as lines do form and it’s first come first served.

The Cook County Animal and Rabies Control clinics allow affordable rabies vaccinations to bring all citizens into compliance with the law while providing an essential public health protection against a deadly disease that has caused public health concerns in four states over the past two years.

Rabies vaccines will cost $7 for a one year and $21 for a three year. Ferrets may only be vaccinated for one year and the cost of the vaccine is $9. Pet owners can have their pets microchipped

for $10; however, this does not include the national registration fee. For a full listing of all scheduled clinics throughout Cook County visit http://www.cookcountygov.com/portal/server.pt/ community/animal___rabies_control/247

Relay For Life Franklin Park/Schiller Park/Northlake

There’s still time to form a team or donate to the Relay for Life being held on July 19-20 to benefit the American Cancer Society. As in the past, this year’s event is being held at East Leyden High School, 3400 Rose Street in Franklin Park. The overnight event brings all three communities together in the fight against cancer. Teams of local businesses, schools, churches, community groups and families raise funds – prior to and at the event to support cancer research to help find cures and to provide local programs aimed at helping people stay well, get well and fight back. For further information visit www.relayforlife.org/franklinparkil.

Library Board of Trustees Vacancy

There are currently two vacancies on the Northlake Library Board, which can be filled by Board appointment until the April 2015 election. If you are interested in serving as a library Trustee, you must be 18 years of age, be a registered voter and reside within the Northlake Public Library District, either in Northlake, Stone Park, or unincorporated Leyden Township. This is a voluntary, non-paid position. The library Board meets monthly on the third Thursday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Applications are available at the library at the Circulation desk. Please submit your completed application no later than July 30, 2013, to:Sharon L. Highler, DirectorNorthlake Public Library District231 N. Wolf Road, Northlake, IL 60164Or via email: [email protected] you have any questions, please call Sharon Highler, Director, at (708) 562-2301.

FP Water Tower Damaged

Village officials of Franklin Park suspect a cell phone company’s employee of vandalizing their water town by carving his name in the tower. Untreated, the damage could start to bubble and rust. It’s estimated the repairs would cost at least $10,000. Criminal charges against the cell phone company may be possible along with asking for reimbursement for the repairs.

Elmwood Park Relay for Life attended by Pete Silvestri


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Triton College School of Performing Art’s Upcoming Plays

BY AL BALDASSANO

When was the last time you went to see a play? What’s stopping you? The price or the crowds? Don’t let anything stop you from a casual setting and most reasonably priced play performance at Triton College. Did I mention that the performance was a job well done by the cast and production team? For a price of $12 per person and $10 for students it is worth your while to check out Triton’s School of Performing Arts plays.

The play that I attended was “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” by William Shakespeare. This is one of Shakespeare’s most beloved comedies and is widely performed across the world. This play was Directed by Amy V. Fenton, who is the Artistic Director of Theater at Triton College. Ms. Fenton is responsible for directing a cast of 16 actors which are a mix of students and

actors associated with performing art groups throughout the Chicago area. These actors are backed up by a Production Team of 13 technical support experts. After the play I had the opportunity to talk with the actors. My main question which had a common thread answer was, “With acting apparently being your passion, what is your dream come true in the field of acting?” Everyone agreed it was to eventually become a professional actor. A lot of time and hard work was invested into the production of this play. This cast has their act together.

This play was the last of three plays done in the fall, winter, and spring with the summer off. The new play season will start in November 2013 thru spring of 2014. A follow-up article in September’s issue of People and Places Newspaper will list the new seasons play schedule starting in November 2013. Stay tuned for this information and mark your calendar to attend.

The “Curtain Call” cast from left to right: Karla Rennhofer, Anna Hodges, David Beauzile, Chris Miller, Tracy Ewert, Sean Thomas, Douglas Bean, Renee Callahan, Kaori Aoshima, and Sasha Molina.

Irene Moskal DelGiudice of Schiller Park attended the Illinois Community College Trustees Association Awards Luncheon on June 7 at the Hotel Sofitel in Chicago. There she was awarded a Certificate of Merit. The award is presented to persons who have made significant contributions to ICCTA, the Illinois system, or an individual member college. Ms. DelGiudice was a Triton College trustee for 24 years. Congratulations Irene! In other news, Irene was just elected President of the Polish American Congress. Although in her eighty’s, Irene continues to stay active and make a difference. Good luck Irene on your new position.

Boy Scout Troop 16 of Schiller Park held their annual Flag Retirement Ceremony on flag day, June 14th. Worn out, torn or faded flags are properly disposed of and one flag is cut and burned at the ceremony. The troop does a wonderful job and more people are encouraged to attend next year.

Police and 1st responders came to the aid of two vehicles involved in a crash at the intersection of Irving Park Road and 25th Avenue. No one was seriously injured by the cars were totalled.

FedEx at O’Hare Airport is one of few businesses that has a green roof. The roof is covered with ground plants. Although the weight of the roof is much greater than a normal roof, the cost savings energy wise proves that more buildings should invest in the process. Mayor Piltaver of Schiller Park along with other officials were given a tour of O’Hare Airport’s new runways and the FedEx facilities.

On June 8, 2013, Dan Olson, owner of the Franklin Park Ace Hardware held Stihl Dealer Days with a demonstration of chainsaw log scuplting. Scott & Jeanne Cochrane showed their skills and some of their beautiful work.

Railraod Daze held in Franklin Park on June 6-9 had beautiful weather this year and a wonderful crowd to enjoy the many train displays. Great fun for the family and train enthusiasts.

The McClellands enjoying Railroad DazeSigns of Summer

Schiller Park’s Farmers Market is open on Tuesday’s from 3-7pm at their new location in the Rog’s parking lot at the corner of river road and old river road. Fresh fruits, vegetables, honey, breads, along with AVON, tastefully simple and a massage therapist! Hope to see you there!


All in FavorSchiller Park Village Board Meeting

June 25, 2013Called to order 8pm – All present

The following items were approved by the Mayor and Village Board• Payment to Alliance Contractors, Inc. in the

amount of 16,908.48 for improvements on Mannheim Road and United Parkway.

• Payment of $33,120 to current contractor for Kolze Avenue Roadway and Water Main Improvements.

• Proposal to enter into a five-year agreement with SMG Security to provide Fire Alarm Monitoring Services.

• Proposal to accept bid from Chicagoland Paving Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $104,716.10 for paving of Wesley Terrace and portion of Maria Lane South of Irving Park Road. Most of the cost is covered by a $100,000 grant.

• Proposal for corporate counsel to prepare an informative ordinance to supply board members with sufficient information to

considering allowing video gaming in businesses. This is not an ordinance allowing it but simply supplying information to make an informed decision. Public input will also be procured before any decision will be made. There were five yes votes and 1 no vote from Trustee Fritz.

• Proposal to repair a sink hole adjacent to Lawrence Avenue in the amount of $10,400 payable to Kovilic construction.

• Payment of bills in the amount of $579,427.52

• Proposal to accept the audit services for a four year period from G.W. & Associates.

• Proposal to establish convenience fees for online payment of police fees.

• Proposal to amend the Municipal Code regarding police staffing.

• A resolution was passed authorizing the disposition of certain village property which consisted of scrap metal.

• Ordinances were passed in reference to the sale of surplus real estate pursuant to the Crystal Creek Surplus Property Program, Amending of the village code concerning “Land Usage”, and establishing hiring standards and rules for employment of part-time police officers.

• Appointments made: Cameron Ortiz as an auxiliary police officer and Russell Klug as a member of the Historical Committee.

Citizens wishing to be heard• Irene DelGuidice of Atlantic Avenue expressed

her opinions against the passage of video gaming in Schiller Park stating that it would be a detriment to our town and that the business owners don’t even live in our town. Mayor explained that nothing has been passed and that the board is simply gathering information before an informed decision could be made. Resident input will also be gathered.

• Al Bruno of HubCaps Restaurant expressed his opinion in favor of video gaming stating that he may not live in town, but pays upwards of eighty thousand dollars in property taxes and is losing business to neighboring towns that have video gaming. He feels the board has an obligation to support the businesses by allowing video gaming.

• John Barzano of Planeview expressed his support of video gaming stating that he is losing business on a daily basis due to his patrons going elsewhere to play; stating that he has to pay over $3500 a month in property taxes. He and his family are lifetime residents of Schiller Park and are asking the board’s support for video gaming.

• Scott Ferguson represented the gaming industry and supplied additional facts in support of video gaming. Highly controlled by State and has proved successful in other

towns such as Franklin Park, River Grove among others. Offered to come and speak at any meeting to give further information on how the program works and how it would benefit both businesses and village.

• Meeting adjourned 8:30pm

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CHAMBER CHATTER

Eden’s Child CareBacci Pizza and the Melrose Park Chamber

donated 30-inch pizzas to chamber member Eden’s Child Care to help celebrate their 2013 Graduation Ceremony on Friday, May 24th. The graduating class of approximately 70 students sang “You Are Special” while their proud parents looked on. Thank you to Bacci Pizza for always being there when we need them! Bacci is located at 2212 W. North Ave., Melrose Park, 708-343-2600.

Small World Day Care

Another wonderful graduation ceremony was held at chamber member Small World Daycare Wednesday, June 12, 2013. Excitement filled the room as 40 proud children and their families celebrated with pizzas donated by chamber member Anthony B’s Pizza.

Anthony B’s has always been generous to the chamber and the community. Anthony B’s is located at 1504 Broadway in Melrose Park, 708-343-3322, Anthony B’s

Al Piemonte Ford Multi-Chamber Event

With storm warnings scrolling across the Blackhawks’ playoff game on a large mounted TV, approximately 40 business/chamber

members networked, ate and watched the game at a multiple chamber event hosted by Al Piemonte Ford in Melrose Park. Members from the Melrose Park, Franklin Park, Schiller Park, and River Grove Chambers of Commerce were joined by State Representative Kathleen Willis, and Schiller Park Mayor Barbara Piltover as they dined on a delicious fajita buffet donated by Los Comales restaurant – www.LosComalesMelrose.com. Many attendees also participated in a raff le benefitting the Melrose Park Chamber Scholarship Fund. Winners received giftcards from Anthony B’s Pizza, Bacci Pizza, Abruzzio’s Italian Restaurant, & Mejiers. The grand prize was an enormous flower box arrangement donated by Quasthoff ’s Flowers. We thank our host, Todd O’Reilly of Al Piemonte Ford, Ken Kollar of the Franklin Park/Schiller Park Chamber, Rich Battaglia of the Melrose Park Chamber, and all of our members and donating businesses. Please remember these establishments and buy locally!

The Rotary Club of Maywood

The Rotary Club of Maywood has the distinguished honor of being one of longest established clubs in the district. Established in 1924, we have the privilege of great leaderships that have provided tradition, continuity, fellowship and the desire to making this world a better place. These attached pictures are some of the local and international projects we support though our fundraising efforts.

Local Projects (photographed with Gary Woll)• Maywood Fine Arts, Maywood Tennis

Association, PLCCA, The Answer Incorporated, Fred Hampton Scholarship Fund

• Maywood Boys and Girl Scouts, PADS, West Cook YMCA, Operation Uplit, Vision of Restoration Food Pantry

• YMCA Fred Hampton Swimming Pool, Aspire, Maywood Youth Mentoring, Girls Scouts (Maywood), Fred Hampton Scholarship Fund, Proviso Pantry

• Johona Davis (student), International Projects, Alliance for Smiles, Polio Plus, Shelter Box, Fistula, Albert Schweitzer Hospital in Haiti, Pangea

• Malaria Nets in Africa, Water Wells, District 6450 Medical Equipment

Maywood/Proviso Rotary

Melrose Park Chamber President Rich Battaglia was inducted into the Maywood Rotary in May. The Rotary works to advance goodwill through a fellowship of business professionals united in service for the people of Proviso Township.

Early Learners Day Care

Anthony B’s of Melrose Park donated pizzas to chamber member Early Learners’ Daycare for their end of year celebration on June 21, 2013. Food and festivities were enjoyed by all of the students who made a thank you card for the pizza. Heartfelt thanks go to Anthony B’s who never says no when the chamber calls!

Pregnancy Massage Now Available at Melrose Muscle Therapy

Melrose Park, Illinois - Melrose Muscle Therapy is proud to announce that pregnancy massage is now available! Luisa Berardi Caraballo has recently received her certification as a Pre and Post – Natal Massage Therapist.

The benefits of pregnancy massage are numerous, including relieving the normal discomforts during pregnancy, such as backaches, stiff necks, leg cramps, swollen ankles and feet. In addition to the increase in local and general blood circulation, this massage helps to bring more oxygen and nutrients to the cells of both mother and baby.

Pregnancy massage is offered during all trimesters of pregnancy, at the same rate as MMT’s Signature Massage services, $75 for one hour. A Pregnancy Massage Package is also available which includes 6 sessions; 4 for mom-to-be (1 for each trimester, 1 postpartum), 1 session for life partner, and 1 session of infant massage instruction for both Mom and partner. Package is available for $395.

You can book your appointment online at www.MelroseMuscleTherapy.com or by calling (708) 612-9228.

Chamber Awards Scholarship

The Franklin Park / Schiller Park Chamber of Commerce is pleased to award a $1,000 scholarship to recent West Leyden graduate, Joseph Hillertz. Advancing the educational opportunities of our local students to become professionals, leaders, and valued citizens of our communities supports the purpose of the Chamber. Joseph was chosen based on outstanding academic and extracurricular achievement. We wish him great success in his academic pursuits in the area of engineering at Bradley University.

Upcoming Chamber Events• Friday July 12th 8:00-9:30am: The Franklin

Park / Schiller Park Chamber of Commerce Cordially Invites You to a Business Before Hours Networking Event & Tour at the Franklin Park Ice Arena, 9711 Waveland Ave. in Franklin Park, www.fpparks.org.Complimentary Food & Beverages Provided by The Park District of Franklin Park. Door Prizes & 50-50 Raffle. Questions? Call Gaye Faro at 708-865-9510. Register online at chamberbyohare.org

• Tuesday, July 16th: THE FRANKLIN PARK/SCHILLER PARK & BENSENVILLE CHAMBERS ANNUAL GOLF OUTING. Registration 8am - Tee Off 8:45am, Banquet 2:15PM Approximately. Door Prizes, Raffles, Trophies, Goodie Bags, Contest Holes, Golf Carts, Beverage Tickets & More. $125.00 per Person/Dinner Only $45.00. Bloomingdale Golf Club, 181 Glen Ellyn Rd, Bloomingdale. Questions? Call Gaye Faro at 708-865-9510. Please mail your Reservation with a check to PO Box 186 Franklin Park IL 60131 or Fax Credit Card Information to 708-865-9520

Todd O’Reilly, Vice President of Al Piemonte, Ken Kollar of the Franklin Park/Schiller Park Chamber, Kathleen Willis, State Representative and Rich Battaglia, Melrose Park Chamber President were present.

The Franklin Park/Schiller Park Chamber hosted a “Meet The Reps” breakfast at the Great Escape Restaurant in Schiller Park. The meeting was open to the public and attendees had an opportunity to talk and ask questions of State Rep Kathleen Willis, Senator Don Harmon, State Senator John Mulroe and State Rep Michael McAuliffe.


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West Leyden Advanced Art Student Winner of Congressional Art Competition

Sergio Farfan, a West Leyden advanced art student, was recently notified that he is this year’s winner of the Congressional Art Competition for Illinois Congressional District 5. This district includes Northlake, where Farfan resides.

His artwork, Life of a Teen, was created with ink and watercolor and depicts phases of his teen years thus far. “This is about my life, all the things I’ve gone through – what all teens go through – depression, anxiety, and loss. At the same time, we have to look to the future,” says Farfan, whose future includes plans to be a pilot.

He learned he was the winner at a reception hosted by District 5 Congressman Michael Quigley earlier this spring. “I was very surprised,” recalls Farfan, who will be 18 in July and enter his senior year in August. “It was cool, very cool, and I couldn’t stop smiling.”

Art has been an integral part of hLife of a Teen, watercolor and ink drawing by West Leyden advanced art student Sergio Farfan. The Northlake resident won this year’s Congressional Art Competition for Illinois Congressional District 5.is life since he was a child. “An idea comes knocking at my heart, and I open it to the world,” he says.

In late June, Farfan and his mother will go to Washington, D.C., to attend the National Congressional Art Competition Reception. At that time, he will meet government officials, winners from other districts, tour the Capitol, and see his artwork displayed in the congressional building where it will remain for a period of one year.

Every spring, the Congressional Institute sponsors a nationwide high school visual art competition to recognize and encourage artistic talent in the nation and in each congressional district. Since the competition began in 1982, more than 650,000 high school students have participated.

Student s submit entr ies to thei r representative’s office and panels of district artists select the winning entries. Winners are recognized both in their district and at an annual awards ceremony in Washington, D.C.

District 212 Art Students’ Work Displayed at Franklin Park Library

Leyden High School District 212 art students will have their artwork on display at the Franklin Park Public Library beginning July 1 through August 31. The exhibit will include various types of work such as paintings, drawings, photographs, and ceramics. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

The Franklin Park Public Library is located at 10311 Grand Ave., Franklin Park.

East & West LeydenREGISTRATION AND BOOK PICK UP INFORMATION

Registration packets for residency verification process were due to the East Leyden Assistant Principal’s office and West Leyden’s main office on Friday, June 21, 2013. Any student who failed to complete the registration process by the due date will be charged a $20 late registration fee. If you have not completed residency verification, it is imperative that you bring the necessary documentation to the main office as

your student will not be allowed to register for the 2013-2014 school year until residency has been verified.

Sophomore, junior, and senior students returning to East Leyden High School this fall who have completed the residency verification and registration process, should report to the high school during the week of August 5, 2013 for book pick up.Upperclass Book Pick up Week Schedule:• Sophomores/Juniors/Seniors (Class of 2016,

2015 and 2014)• Monday, August 5 8am–2:30pm• Tuesday, August 6 8am–2:30pm• Wednesday, August 7 12pm–7pm• Friday, August 9 8am–2:30pm

*Bridge and LIFE students will receive their books the first day of school, Tuesday, August 13, 2013.

Entering freshmen wi l l have their orientation/book pick up on Thursday, August 8, beginning at 10:00 a.m. (Doors open at 9:30 a.m.). East Leyden students reporting for orientation should enter the building through the Auditorium. West Leyden students should enter the building through Entrance #2. Buses will be provided at the middle or elementary schools in the area at 9:00 a.m. to transport students to and from East and West Leyden. Students wishing to walk to East or West Leyden should arrive by 9:30 a.m. Orientation will conclude at approximately 1:20 p.m., following a freshman BBQ in East’s Dodge Field and the West Leyden’s Courtyard. The students will be transported back to their neighborhood middle or elementary schools.

As an added reminder, entering freshmen must have their medical form sent to school prior to freshman orientation day.

Classes for all students begin on Tuesday, August 13. East Freshmen will begin their day at 7:30 a.m. and will meet in the Auditorium. Buses will begin to pick them up at 6:50 a.m. Upperclassmen will begin their day at 8:50 a.m. Buses for upperclassmen will begin to pick them up at 8:10 a.m.

Students who have recently moved to the Leyden area or desire to transfer from a parochial high school should make an appointment to enroll as soon as possible. For more information or to schedule an appointment to enroll, call Mrs. Karen Ritter, East’s Assistant Principal, at 847.451.3025 or Dr.

Tatiana Bonuma, West’s Assistant Principal, at 847.451.3121.

NEW AND TRANSFER STUDENT ENROLLMENT

Students who have recently moved to the East or West Leyden area or desire to transfer from a parochial high school should make an appointment to enroll as soon as possible. Call the office of the Assistant Principal at East Leyden at 847.451.3025 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 pm; for West Leyden at 847.451.3121 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

To complete the enrollment process, it will be necessary for you to provide East or West Leyden High School with the following information:1. PROOF OF RESIDENCE consisting of a real

estate tax bill, a lease or a mortgage/closing statement. In addition, two other bills must be brought in (e.g. gas, electric, water, etc.)

2. ORIGINAL BIRTH CERTIFICATE for the student.

3. AN ILLINOIS SCHOOL PHYSICAL EXAMINATION and a record of immunization for every entering student.

4. A COPY OF THE STUDENT’S TRANSCRIPT and the name and address of the last school you attended will help facilitate the enrollment process. (Incoming Freshmen should bring in their last report card or diploma.)

5. A COPY OF EXPLORE TEST RESULTS required for incoming freshmen and sophomores only. If test results are not available, we will schedule a time to take this test to ensure correct course placement.

6. A COPY OF IEP for special education students only.

7. ILLINOIS STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION STUDENT TRANSFER FORM -- this form is a requirement to enroll if you are transferring from an Illinois Public School. OUT-OF-STATE TRANSFERS must submit a form/affidavit stating the student is not currently serving a suspension or expulsion imposed by the school the student is transferring from.

Please be advised that the enrollment process includes, but may not be limited to, the following: interview with an administrator, placement test for 9th and 10th graders, course selection with a counselor, and a

Life of a Teen, watercolor and ink drawing by West Leyden advanced art student Sergio Farfan. The Northlake resident won this year’s Congressional Art Competition for Illinois Congressional District 5.


residency check. Students who are enrolled and later found not to be residents at the time of enrollment are subject to disenrollment and payment of tuition. Illinois law has made it a crime, punishable by imprisonment and fine, to knowingly or willfully present any false information regarding the residency of a student for purposes of enabling that student to attend on a tuition-free basis or to knowingly enroll or attempt to enroll a student on a tuition-free basis when the student is known to be a non-resident of the District. The District will seek prosecution to the full extent of the law of any person the District believes has committed any residency-related crime. Additionally, the District may initiate a civil lawsuit.

Our goal is to help students assimilate into the system as smoothly as possible. Please help us by providing the required information so we can start your student at Leyden on the first day of school. If you have any questions, please call 847.451.3025. Students not having the required information will not be permitted to enroll.

Leyden Credit Union Awards Scholarships

Leyden Credit Union (LCU) awarded a $500 scholarship to Joseph Hillertz, a recent high school graduate and to Sarah Dantino and Valerie Harries, two continuing education college students. The $500 will go towards their college tuition. The recipients were chosen based on class rank, recommendations, school and community activities and an essay.

Joseph Hillertz is a West Leyden graduate and had a class rank of #2 out of 330 students. Joseph was a student mentor for three years in a

program called ACCESS (A Caring Community Empowering Student Success), which helps freshmen students’ transition to high school. His extracurricular activities included Swim Team, Principia (Science Olympiad) Team, Future Business Leaders of America, and the Ecology Club. Joseph was also the recipient of several honors, including National Honor Society, Rotary Youth Leadership Award, and the Fern Award for Excellence in Student Activities.

Sarah Dantino will be a sophomore at Augustana College in Rock Island, Illinois this fall and is majoring in Psychology. She has a 3.7/4.0 Grade Point Average and has been on Augustana’s Dean’s List. This former Illinois State Scholar’s activities include teaching music at her church’s Vacation Bible School, Cans For Kids (a recycling program), and will be a Circle K executive board member for the next year.

Valerie Harris is a continuing education student at the College of DuPage that is majoring in nursing. Her community activities include Save the Children, where she tutors children; Secret Sponsor, which is an event for special needs children whose parents are not able to provide a Christmas gift; Ladies Night Out, which is a Bible class for women who need moral support; and Faith Conference, which is a women’s group dealing with women’s issues.

Leyden Credit Union annually awards three $500 scholarships. LCU is a full service, member owned financial institution that was founded in 1955 and is located at 2701 N. 25th Avenue in Franklin Park, Illinois. Membership is open to anybody who lives, works, or worships in the townships of Leyden, Addison, Elk Grove, Lyons, Maine, Proviso, or York. In addition to savings and checking accounts, LCU also offers a variety of low rate loans, including car loans and home equity loans, as well as loans for car repair, legal fees, new roof, braces/dental, and much more. Visit www.leydencreditCU.org. for more information.

Upgrades in Store For Leyden Schools

Pete Menza, Dist. 212 maintenance manager, explained that both the West and East campuses are getting new telephone systems and support technology services. Both buildings will also be receiving masonry restoration and repairs above windows as well as asbestos abatement in ceiling

tiles. East Leyden will be receiving the larger projects this year as West Leyden’s auditorium was renovated last year. Three of East Leyden’s original facilities will be revamped this summer. Two science labs and one biology lab are being updated. According to Menza, everything will be brand new, floors, ceilings and all cabinetry in classrooms. Other projects include upgrades

to the basement art department, renovating the nurse’s station and installing two new air conditioning units to the roof of East Leyden. West Leyden will have a couple of smaller renovations that includes replacing the south driveway. All the projects are expected to be completed by late July at a cost of approximately $3.7 million.

The Beauty of Spring and Summer in Northlake!

BY AL BALDASSANO

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Kids ID and Safety Seat ProgramILLINOIS TOLLWAY AND ILLINOIS STATE POLICE LAUNCH 2013 KIDS IDENTIFICATION AND SAFETY SEAT PROGRAM

Summer-long child safety campaign helps parents, grandparents and caregiverscreate kids’ identification cards and install child safety seats.

In an effort to keep children safe, the Illinois Tollway and Illinois State Police District 15 are teaming up to host free Kids Identification and Safety Seat (K.I.S.S.) events throughout Northern Illinois. Ten events have been scheduled throughout the summer to provide free kids’ identification cards and inspect and install child safety seats.

To make it quick, convenient and fun for parents, grandparents and children alike, K.I.S.S. events will be held at Illinois Tollway facilities and several family-friendly locations, including children’s museums, local IKEA stores and several Jewel-Osco locations.

“The safety of our customers is the Illinois Tollway’s number one priority, and we’re doing everything we can to help them prepare for summer travel,” said Illinois Tollway Executive Director Kristi Lafleur. “Together with District 15, we are hosting K.I.S.S. events all summer long to help keep children safe and give parents peace of mind when they’re on the road.”

In 2012, the Tollway and District 15 successfully teamed up to host 16 K.I.S.S. events throughout the region, inspecting a total of nearly 350 child safety seats and issuing identification cards for nearly 400 kids. The overwhelmingly popular response prompted the Tollway and District 15 to include additional family-oriented venues to educate the public on important child safety issues.

2013 K.I.S.S. events will also offer parents and caregivers the opportunity to have identification cards created for children age 3 and older. Specially trained professionals will take kids’ photographs and fingerprints and gather vital information to include on three personal identification cards – one for home and two for a wallet or purse. This information will not be stored by police, but rather, used by parents and others in the event of an emergency.

More than 2,100 children – almost two children per minute – are reported missing every day in the United States. Law enforcement

and others need proper identification that is immediately available before they can take action. Many lost children can be located if parents immediately provide police with an accurate description of the child.

K.I.S.S. events will also provide certified child passenger safety technicians to inspect and install child safety seats and help drivers stay up-to-date with the latest safety seat information and educational materials. Properly installed safety seats eliminate a potential distraction for drivers and significantly reduce the risk of injury or greater tragedy for children in the event of an accident. And yet, 80 percent of child safety seats in Illinois are improperly installed.

Nationally, car crashes are the number one killer of children ages 1 through 12, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA). Each day, an average of three children age 14 and younger are killed and another 469 are injured in motor vehicle crashes. In Illinois, 36 children age 14 and younger were killed in traffic accidents in 2011, the latest year for which statistics are available.

Research on the effectiveness of child safety seats has found them to reduce fatal injury by 71 percent for infants younger than 1 year old and by 54 percent for toddlers 1 to 4 years old in passenger cars, according to the NHTSA. Over the period 1975 through 2011, an estimated 9,874 lives were saved by child restraints for children under the age of 5 in passenger vehicles.

“Child safety seats are critical to saving lives and preventing injuries,” said District 15 Captain Joseph Perez. “But, it’s important that the child safety seat is installed properly to reduce the chances of a child being injured in a car accident.”

K.I.S.S. events also offer a convenient way for drivers to make sure they comply with Illinois law, which requires that whenever a person is transporting a child under age 8, the person is responsible for properly securing the child in an appropriate child restraint system.

K.I.S.S. EventsTo participate, parents, grandparents and

caregivers should bring child safety seats, children and the vehicle in which the child safety seats will be installed. Information on recalls and recall detection, correct positioning, correct sizing to protect the child most effectively, plus additional safety information and resources will be offered at these events.• K.I.S.S. events are scheduled at a variety of

locations along the 286-mile Illinois Tollway system throughout Northern Illinois:

• Sat, July 13 Discovery Center Museum, Rockford 10am-2pm

• Thurs, July 18 Jewel-Osco, Glendale Heights 2pm-6pm

• Sat, July 27 DuPage Children’s Museum, Naperville 10am-2pm

• Sat, August 3 IKEA Schaumburg 10am-2pm

• Sat, September 21 Tollway Family Safety Fair, Downers Grove 10am-2pm

For more information about K.I.S.S. events, visit the Tollway’s website at www.illinoistollway.com.

What’s Happening in Elmwood ParkSummer concerts in the park series

The village’s 2013 summer concert series in Central Park began June 13, and continues through the summer with free concerts every second and fourth Thursday through August at 7pm Concert goers will be treated to a variety of great genres including classic rock and roll, oldies, Latin grooves and beach party music.

“These outdoor concerts really help to create a family atmosphere and bring back a sense of nostalgia that we can all enjoy,” Village President Angelo “Skip” Saviano said. “We hope that these events deepen our already strong sense of community and allow residents to relax and have a good time this summer.”

The Stingrays, a classic rock and oldies band, kicked off the concert series on June 13th, followed by The Hat Guys, another cover band, on June 27. Caliente, a Latin groove band, will perform on July 11. The 70s and 80s cover band Voyage will perform on July 25, and Dave Rudolph’s Beach Party will play on August 8. J.P and The Cats, an all-genre cover band, will wrap up the series on August 22. Admission is free, and the village encourages concertgoers to bring their own lawn chairs to these shows.

The Elmwood Park Farmers’ Market in Central Park also continues on the second and fourth Sundays of, July, August, September and October. The market opens at 9am and closes at 1pm and features a variety of fresh produce, dairy products, meats, prepared foods and homemade treats from area farmers, restaurants and businesses.

“We encourage residents to get out of the house and enjoy summer in Elmwood Park” said

Saviano. “With all of these events we hope to bring residents together and bolster the strong sense of community pride that is characteristic of Elmwood Park and its residents.”

New Economic Development Commission Formed

ELMWOOD PARK – The Village Board has approved Village President Angelo “Skip” Saviano’s appointees to a new Economic Development Commission. The five member committee was sworn in by Saviano at Monday’s board meeting.

“I’m excited about this commission,” Saviano said. “This panel will be aggressive in attracting and keeping business here in the Village. We already have a number of great projects underway.”

The new commission will be chaired by Philip Marcantelli. Other members include Bina Conte, former Village Board member Al Fang, Jr., Peter Volpe and James Pape. Village Trustee Angelo Lollino will serve as board liaison. All of the members have extensive business experience and strong ties to the village.

Under an ordinance approved by the Village Board, the Economic Development commission will work independently from the Plan and Zoning Commission, but with similar objectives. Saviano said the change in structure will allow for a more focused approach to economic development.

“They’ll hit the ground running,” Saviano said. “My hope is that they’ll maximize opportunities, think outside the box and bring new ideas to the table. Among the many benefits, economic development will generate new tax revenue for the Village, which translates to less cost to residents for services and programs.”

In other action, Saviano announced a second canvas of village properties took place on June 21st. the south side of the village, looking for homes or businesses with excessively high grass, weeds or debris. Property owners out of compliance with village code will be reminded and encouraged to properly maintain their property.

“The first canvass earlier this month found that overall, property owners keep their places neat and clean,” Saviano said. “We want to make sure we do everything we can to keep our village clean, safe and beautiful.”

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Cook County Clerk David Orr’s office on 6-25-13 released the 2012 property tax rates of more than 1,500 taxing agencies* showing the City of Chicago’s composite tax rate increased 17 percent in 2012, while tax rates in suburban Cook County increased 10 to 15 percent.

Bill Vaselopulos, Director of Real Estate & Tax Services for the Clerk’s office, said tax rates are calculated by using the amount of dollars levied by the taxing agency and the value of all taxable property located within its boundaries.

“If values drop and levies remain f lat or increase slightly, the rates go up,” Vaselopulos said. “That does not mean your tax bill will go up because the higher rate will be multiplied against a lower taxable value. And identical properties on the same block can have vastly different tax bills depending on their exemptions.”

The tax rates are ref lected in the 2012 second installment tax bills, which taxpayers will soon receive in the mail. Bills are due Aug. 1.

Countywide, $11,989,429,816 was billed in 2012, up 2.2 percent from $11.7 billion in 2011.

Tax bills for the majority of suburban Cook County taxpayers will increase an average of 3 percent in line with the Consumer Price Index increase. Variations will occur with adjustments in exemption amounts or dramatic assessment changes.

Under Illinois State Statute, each Cook County taxing body with a statutory fund rate ceiling has its levy adjusted to the maximum amount based on the statutory fund ceiling for the district and the previous year’s total equalized assessed value (EAV) of property plus the value of any new construction, or the current year EAV�whichever is less.

For the vast majority of taxpayers, the 2012 taxable value of their property, or EAV, will be lower than the 2011 EAV. This is due, in large part, to the equalization factor being reduced by 5.5% this year. For areas in the county that were not reassessed (all of suburban Cook) the EAV may have decreased

by 7% to 9%. Individual taxing districts’ EAV decreases may vary.

The reduced EAVs result in higher tax rates for the vast majority of taxing districts. But this does not necessarily cause higher tax bills and more money for taxing districts. Districts continue to be limited by the CPI increase under PTELL.

In 2010 the program was extended for a final three-year reassessment cycle, phasing in across the county, with maximum exemptions declining from $20,000 to $16,000 and then to $12,000. The residents of north suburban Cook enter their third and final year under the extended cap, with homeowner’s eligible for a reduced maximum exemption of $12,000 this year, down from $16,000. Residents of south suburban Cook, in their second year under the extended cap, are able to receive an exemption maximum of $16,000 this year, down from $20,000. Legislation was recently passed increasing the minimum homeowner’s exemption for all of Cook County from $6,000 to $7,000, Vaselopulos said.

Vaselopulos added that some homeowners continue to be eligible for a Long-Time Homeowner Exemption that can provide add it iona l re l ie f to income- el ig ible homeowners who have lived in their homes at least 10 years, or f ive years if the home was purchased under certain assistance programs. Under the program, qualifying taxpayers are not restricted to the maximum exemption amounts that would otherwise apply but would get varying benefits based on their qualifying income.

Newly passed legislation also increased the Senior Citizen Exemption this year, entitling qualifying residents to a $5,000 exemption in EAV, an increase over the prior year amount of $4,000. The Senior Freeze Exemption continues this year, limiting the growth in EAV to the base year, which is set when the property owner turns 65 years old and qualifies with a household income no greater than $55,000. Seniors are required to reapply annually for these exemptions in order to continue their eligibility.

A sample of how to calculate a tax bill is included in the report (page VI). The impact of suburban tax rates can be f igured by substituting the sample suburban rate with actual suburban rates. To download the 2012 Cook County tax rates and to view reports showing levy and valuation detail by taxing district visit www.cookcountyclerk.com.

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Charitable GivingWhen you give money to charity, it’s

reasonable to expect the money will go to, well, the charity. But there’s an entire industry of “charities” that are masterful at raising money that overwhelmingly goes to the paid companies that do the fundraising.

The Center for Investigative Reporting and the St. Petersburg, Fla., Tampa Bay Times examined the tax records of 6,000 charities that used paid fundraisers and identified the 50 worst in America. None of the 50, which, combined, paid solicitors nearly $1 billion of $1.3 billion raised over the past decade, gave more than 11 cents on the dollar to those who were supposed to benefit, the investigation found.

In some cases, such as with the Cancer Fund of America, if you donated $20, less than 20 cents of your contribution actually went the organization’s cause. Among the 50 worst charities, the average amount that went to the cause itself was about 4 cents of every dollar donated.

Some of these charities have been f lagged before -- an indication that even after word has gotten out about how they do business, many consumers aren’t aware that practically none of their donation is being used in a charitable way.

Typically, charity rating organizations want to see fundraising costs no higher than 35%, and many major charities are far below that. St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and Make-A-Wish Foundation of America spent 19% and

15%, respectively, on fundraising, according to data published by the Better Business Bureau’s Wise Giving Alliance.

Many of the char it ies that poured money f r o m d o n o r s into the bank accounts of for-profit solicitation companies have names that sound similar to respected national charities and typically have easy-to-support causes as part of their names, including “breast cancer,” “firefighters” and “children’s cancer.”

Here are the 10 worst charities in America from the list compiled by the Center for Investigative Reporting and the Tampa Bay Times, along with the percentage of money raised that went to the supposed cause:

1. Kids Wish Network (2.5%)2. Cancer Fund of America (0.9%)3. Children’s Wish Foundation Intl. (10.8%)4. American Breast Cancer Foundation (5.3%)5. Firefighters Charitable Foundation (8.4%)6. Breast Cancer Relief Foundation (2.2%)7. International Union of Police Assoc. (0.5%)8. National Veterans Service Fund (7.8%)9. American Assoc. of State Troopers (8.6%)10. Children’s Cancer Fund of America (5.3%)

The charities were ranked based on how much money they spent on solicitors. Kids Wish Network paid about $110 million of $128 million raised to fundraisers, the report said.

Groups like these tend to rely on telephone solicitations to collect donations. Some are little more than fronts for the companies that raise the money. Every time a consumer makes a donation to the “charity,” the bulk of it stays with the company that made the pitch.

Here are some tips to avoid donating to for-profit telephone solicitation operation when your intention was to support charity:• Don’t make a donation on a call from a

fundraiser. A legitimate charity will be more than happy to accept a donation on your time frame through a means you feel comfortable with, whether it’s by mailing a check or using a credit card online.

• If you’re interested in a charity, take the time to find out how it plans to spend donated money.

• Research the charity before you donate, using charity evaluation sites including GuideStar, the BBB Wise Giving Alliance and Charity Navigator.

• Use the Internet to see what other people have said about the charity.

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Problem With Your Neighbor Hurting Your Home Value?

Love they neighbor? Yeah, right. We’re lucky if we can even tolerate them. A recent survey by Harris Interactive and State Farm Insurance found that 60% of Americans have a pet peeve with someone who lives nearby. A bad neighbor “can make your life a total nightmare,” says Bob Borzotta, managing editor of NeighborsFromHell.com, whose message boards contain more than 42,700 posts on unfriendly neighbor behavior: At the extreme, certain next-door nuisances – such as annoying pets, unkempt yards, foul odors, and dangerous trees – could reduce your home value by 5% or more, according to the Appraisal Institute. Case in point: Omaha real estate appraiser John Bredemeyer says that a few years ago he saw a house in his area sell for 8% less than comparable homes nearby, owing largely to the large, snarling dogs next door. “Raising kids there?” he says. “I don’t think so.” So what’s your recourse? “You can move to the woods,” Borzotta says. “Or you can expect issues and learn how to deal with them properly.” Here are some ground rules that can help.

Temper your Temper – The worst thing to do is march over when you’re angry and demand action advises Mary Greenwood, author of How to Negotiate Like a Pro. Take 24 hours.

Give Notice – Don’t try to work this out over the hedgerow. Schedule a time to chat. Maybe even invite the offender to your house, a friendly gesture that also allows him to see his ugly satellite dish from your perspective.

Do Your Homework – Before the conversation, research what state laws or local ordinances apply, in case your neighbor needs extra persuading.

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Approval of Minutes• The Board of Education approved the Special

Meeting and Executive Session Minutes of the May 15, 2013 Meeting. Discussion: Member Downs questioned Member Godziszewski’s voting “no” to Resolution #13-10, when Member Godziszewski had typically abstained from voting due to conflict of interest. Board-Hired Attorney, Keri-Lyn Krafthefer of Ancel Glink, responded that in this case there was not a conflict of interest. Member Downs also asked if Board President Stachura would be responding to the questions directly or only through the Board’s Attorney.

• Discussion: re: Board Retreat: Member Flanagan expressed concern over why it is now necessary for the attorney to be present at the upcoming Board retreat, at the cost to the District for legal fees, when the retreat was to focus on team-building. Member Desecki stated that Ancel Glink bills at $210 an hour, and that for Ancel Glink to attend the Board retreat, it will cost the District $840 dollars for four hours.

Payment of Bills• The Board of Education approved Payroll

of May 2013 in the amount of $847,229.52. Discussion: Member Downs asked why Member Godziszewski requested check numbers and

amounts of checks for each employee. Member Godziszewski responded that legal counsel said that this would be the best way to obtain the information. Member Downs asked why legal counsel was now being included on all e-mail correspondence.

• The Board of Education approved payment of the bills for June 2013 in the amount of $222,951.13. Discussion: Member Ewanio questioned the BMO credit card.

Public Participation • Resident Don Delaney asked why the Board

of Education voted down the Superintendent’s recommendation to eliminate unneeded paraprofessional positions, which would have saved the tax payers $200,000. Mr. Delaney stated that the paraprofessionals have nothing to do and no one to teach, and it was a mistake to keep them when their positions were no longer necessary for the programs in the schools. Mr. Delaney also questioned why the Board was eliminating the second public participation.

• Resident Dean D’Alessandro requested that the Board remember their oath to protect the assets of the community, and that he hopes this newly elected Board does so. Mr. D’Alessandro stated that he warned the Board two years ago that residents would not be able to stay in their homes, and that the teachers cannot get

everything that they want. He requested that the Board of Education get along, show one another respect, and if they have questions, they should discuss it.

• Resident Roy F. McCampell stated that he found the discussion regarding legal representation of the District refreshing, and discussed legal fees and procedures involving his family and special education services in the District. Mr. McCampbell questioned why there is now a concern over lawyer fees when his was the only family that required a lawyer present at meetings with the District. Mr. McCampbell stated that a letter was sent to families of the District on union letterhead about attending a board meeting about a litigious family, and that someone pretended to be his wife during a phone call involving services for his son. Mr. McCampbell also commented on District 81 contracts, certified payrolls, architectural plans and ADA compliance. He requested of President Stachura that a schedule of meetings regarding his son be determined and adhered to.

• Resident Diane Morioka inquired when the Board would be videotaping the Board meetings and post them online. Superintendent Boryszewski responded that the District is researching the best method for videotaping. Mrs. Morioka also inquired when the lawyer bills would be on the website.

President Stachura stated that the bills list would be online tomorrow.

• Resident Diane Caffero asked if the Board meeting agendas looked so different in order to confuse the simple people. Mrs. Caffero commented that she continues to see her taxes go up, and she is concerned that the District has hired Ancel Glink law firm, because her research showed that allegedly a fellow citizen got into a situation in Bellwood, and Ancel Glink was involved. Mrs. Caffero questioned if Ancel Glink showed good representation of government; and stated that many communities had allegedly dropped their counsel because of the money it had cost them. Mrs. Caffero also asked why the Board was repealing paying bills when it had voted to pay these bills previously. Mrs. Caffero stated that she hopes the Board accepts their responsibility; that the District has a big, beautiful school, but she would have been just as happy with the old Lincoln because of the teachers in the District. She commented that the Board should be careful and watch themselves, because she is watching them.

Actions:• The Board of Education approved/adopted

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• Shared Services Intergovernmental Agreement between River Grove District 85.5 and Schiller Park School District 81.

• Milk Bid to Bob’s Dairy to supply milk for the 2013-14 school year. Discussion: Member Downs asked if this was the only bid. CSBO Donato stated that it was the only bid, and that Bob’s Dairy has been the District’s source for many years.

RESOLUTION #13-11 A DOPTING PREVAILING WAGE RATES TO BE PAID TO LABORERS, MECHANICS AND OTHER WORKERS PERFORMING CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC WORKS FOR SCHILLER PARK SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 81.

American Red Cross Shelter Agreement with Kennedy School and Lincoln Middle School subject to attorney review. Discussion: Member Desecki asked Ms. Krafthefer of Ancel Glink what would be some examples of why legal counsel would deny the contract. Ms. Krafthefer responded that her job is to legally protect the District, that the contract seemed pretty straight forward, and she could look it over and respond within a day or two.

Classified salary increases for 2013-14 School Year.

Action Tabled: • Approval of the administrative salary increases

for the 2013-14 school year as presented. Discussion: President Stachura stated he wants to further review the administrative contracts. Member Godziszewski stated that she needed more time to review the contracts, and that there seemed to be increases that

took place rapidly and she wanted to refresh herself on what was going on. Superintendent Boryszewski stated that if the question is in regard to her contract alone, to please table her own increase, but to vote on the motion to pass the increase for the rest of the administrative team. Member Godziszewski stated that she needed to verify the 3.65% increase for all of the contracts, so she could get it right rather than feel uncomfortable.

The Board of Education moved/approved/adopted the following:• Agreement Between Crowe and Horwath LLP

and School District 81 for Audit Services for Year Ending June 30, 2013, subject to attorney review. Discussion: A discussion ensued on if these contracts were going to be subject to attorney review, could they be reviewed prior to the meeting. Superintendent Boryszewski stated that she was not directed by the Board to send the contracts to the attorneys, but if the Board wishes, she will do so.

• Intergovernmental Agreement FY2014 Between West 40 and School District 81 subject to attorney review.

• Project Services Proposal for Proposal for Professional IT Support with All Covered subject to attorney review.

• Abt Technology purchase for Espon Powerlite Pro, Lens, Projector and Accessories.

• MAP Science License and Assessments Renewal.

• Compass Learning Quotes for Online Student Learning Host Site.

• SMG Security Systems Inc., Airphone Intercom System & Outdoor Camera & Video Monitor proposal.

• Technology purchases.

• Suspend its policy requiring first and second reading and approve the Revised Board Policy 2:230 Public Participation Discussion: Members Desecki, Downs, and Flanagan abstained from voting because they did not agree with suspending the first and second readings of a policy change. Member Flanagan also stated that if this policy change was already discussed prior with the Board majority, it could be a violation of the open meetings act.

• RESOLUTION #13-12 RESOLUTION REPEALING, RESCINDING OR AMENDING; RESOLUTION #13-08, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF JUNE 29, 2013 BILLS; RESOLUTION #13-09, AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF JULY 2013 BILLS Discussion: Member Desecki asked why the Board was rescinding payment of the bills. Ms. Krafthefer of Ancel Glink stated that she recommended rescinding the payment of bills because the Board did not have an opportunity to ask questions, and that she did not see the resolution to pay the bills until after the meeting.

• Special Board Meeting for June 27, 2013 at 8:00pm to pay June and July 2013 bills.

• Ratify the hiring of Scariano, Himes and Petrarca as Special Counsel.

• Suspend its policy requiring first and second readings and approve Revised Board Policy 6:280 Grading and Promotion as presented. Discussion: Member Desecki asked why the Board was waiving the first and second reading of this policy change. Ms. Krafthefer responded that the policy change was prompted because it involves a student placement issue for next school year, and there was not going to be another meeting prior to the next school year. A discussion ensued regarding student placement, including questioning the benefit of retaining a student instead of modifying curriculum and instruction, and who would make the decision on when a student would be retained. Superintendent Boryszewski referred to a previous placement issue that was brought to the Board, and the student placement decision was made based on the pleasure of the Board. It was verified that this change in policy applied to transfer students only.

• Adopt the FY14 Tentative Budget

• Approve certified hiring, approve long term replacement certified hiring, classified hiring, and accept employee resignations (the complete list will be included in the June 19th, 2013 Board of Education Meeting minutes, which will be posted at www.sd81.org after Board approval.)

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• July 9-Summer Read! Ages 6-8. Every Tuesday and Wednesday 1-2:30pm through July 24th.

• July 10-Tween Read. Ages 9-12, every Wednesday from 3-4:30pm through July 24th.

• July 11-Summer Story Time. Ages 2-5, every Thursday from 11-12pm through July 25th.

• July 19-Knitting! Every third Friday of the month. 10-11am.

• July 27-Red Cross Blood Drive. 10am-2:30pm. Come in and help save a life!

• July 29-Adult Book Club. The Adult Book Club pick for July is Olive Kitteridge by Elizabeth Strout. Join us for a lively discussion on Monday at 7PM! Copies are available for pick-up at the library.

Northlake Public Library231 N. Wolf Rd., 708-562-2301 www.northlakelibrary.org

• July 6-Lego Club. For ages 6 and up. Drop in and build something amazing with the libraries lego’s! Registration is not required, but there is a limit of 24 per session, 2-3pm.

• July 8-Stories in the Park! For babies through age 8. Meet up with us at the park for a half-hour of stories. Grant Park (East Field), 2-2:30pm.

• July 9-Beer Tasting. Come discover new styles and brands as we taste our way through some of the best craft brews the area has to offer. Registration required. Age 21 and up, 7-8pm.

• July 10-Martha Stewart Crafts: Living room decor. Bilingual, 6:30-8pm.

• July 11-New, History Detectives. For grades 4-8. Who says history is boring? We will dig into the past and make fascinating discoveries about people and places from long ago. Limit 20. Registration is required, 2-3pm.

• July 11-DIY Thursdays: Cloth patches. Not much is more rewarding than Doing It Yourself.

Every Thursday for six weeks we will do a number of different projects using everyday supplies from duct tape wallets to stenciled t-shirts, 2-3:30pm.

• July 12-Friday Flicks. For families with children of all ages. Pack a snack, bring a blanket or lawn chairs, and enjoy a family movie on the library’s big screen in the Program Room. Journey to the Center of the Earth, rated PG, 2-3:30pm.

• July 12-Library Lock In!! For grades 4-6. See what the library’s like after dark! Dig through a special scavenger hunt, play some games, and watch a movie on the library’s big screen. Dinner and a snack will be provided. In-person-only registration begins on Monday, July 1. A parent or legal guardian must sign a permission slip and submit a $5 refundable deposit for each child attending. Limit 30, 5pm-10pm.

• July 17-Summer Cooking: Healthy Cooking! Join us in the kitchen as we cook summer seasonal dishes! This is a bilingual program. Registration required, 6:30-8pm.

• July 18-Computer class: Internet Basics. To register, please visit or call the Adult Services Desk, 1-2pm.

• July 19-Field Museum field Trip! For grades 1-8. Discover ancient civilizations and prehistoric creatures at the Field Museum. Transportation will be provided by Westway Bus Company. In-person-only registration begins Monday, July 1. A parent or legal guardian must sign a permission slip and submit a $5 refundable deposit for each child attending. Limit 50, from 8:45am-3:30pm.

• July 23-5 Secrets to Wellness. Dr. Garrett Klein will pass along his 5 secrets along with other tips and tricks to get and stay healthy. Registration required, 7-8pm.

• July 25-DIY Thursdays: Bottle Cap pins. Not much is more rewarding than Doing It Yourself. Every Thursday for six weeks we will do a number of different projects using everyday supplies from duct tape wallets to stenciled t-shirts, 2-3:30pm.

• July 26-Friday Flicks. For families with children of all ages. Pack a snack, bring a blanket or lawn chairs, and enjoy a family movie on the library’s big screen in the Program Room. Nim’s Island, rated PG, 2-3:30pm.

• July 27-Red Pyramid Party-Explore the world of Ancient Egypt through crafts, games, snacks, and even a trivia contest based on the book by Rick Riordan, The Red Pyramid.

For grades 3 and up. Limit 30. Registration is required, 2-4pm.

• July 31-Summer Movie Nights: Come join us for movie nights this summer! This event is free and open to the public and popcorn will be provided, 6:30-8:30pm.

Melrose Park Public Library801 North Broadway 708-343-3391 Closed Sundays www.melroseparklibrary.org• July 9-Marvelous Butterflies! We will be

growing Painted Lady butterflies and releasing them into the wild on the last week of Summer Reading! At this event, kids will help prepare the caterpillars to begin their life-cycle, all while having tons of fun! Butterflies will be released on Friday, July 26th – the last day of Summer Reading! This program is for kids going into grades 1-6. Registration is required. Starts at 2pm.

• July 11-Teen Craft: In honor of summer reading, join us for some “Beneath the Surface” crafts. We’ll be making bubble magnets and resin pendants! We will have magazines available for pictures, but feel free to bring your own. Grades 7-12 Registration is required, 7pm.

• July 16-Teen Book Club. Talking, eating, and hanging out with your friends — what could be better? It’s time to throw in a book. Every month, Teen Book Club meets to discuss a book together. To sign up and get your copy of the book, talk to Katie. This program is for teens going into 7-12 grades.Repeats every month on the third Tuesday until July 23, at 5pm.

• Mondays-Monday movie Madness! Come over when the library hosts a movie afternoon! We’ll be watching a newly released movie, sharing some treats, and enjoying the air conditioning. Registration is not required, and this program is for all ages. Repeats every week until July 22, at 3pm

• Wednesdays- Lego Club! Grades 1-6, Repeats every week until July 24 at 4pm.

• Thursdays-Storytime for ages 5 and under. Every Wednesday at 10am.

Elmwood Park Public Library1 W. Conti Parkway, 708-453-7645 www.elmwoodparklibrary.org

• July 8-Beginners week boot camp: Computer basics. : Learn the basics of computing in this 4 day class. Classes will cover mousing (including different interactions you will come across on the Internet), the physical and software components of the computer, how to access and use the Internet, and Google searching the Internet. Each session is roughly an hour, but plan to stay a bit longer to answer individual questions. You must attend all four sessions -Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, 3:30-4:40pm.

• July 12-Email Help. Need help with your email? Want to learn to attach files in your

emails or how to create contacts? Do you need to register for an email account? Bring any questions you have to the PNG Lab and we will help you solve your email problems. 2-3pm.

• July 18-Tablet and eReader Instruction. Bring your tablet, eReader or smartphones to this Q&A session. We can show you how to download books from the library, download apps and more. If you don’t have a tablet but are curious, we have a few for you to try, 6-7pm.

• July 23-Mystery fan book club. Join Liz and other mystery fans in discussing the book, “And Then There Were None” by Agatha Christie. Extra copies should be available about a month before the discussion, 7-8pm.

• July 25- Ronald McDonald is coming to visit us at the library. Ronald will talk to us about being healthy and why reading is important. Make sure to bring your camera! Ages 2-21 invited. registration required, 1-2pm.

• July 26-Facebook Help. Come with any questions you have about Facebook. Don’t know how to friend people, de-friend them, upload a picture or share a meme? Need help signing up for a facebook account? Come ask your questions, 2-3pm.

• July 29-Monday’s at Massa Non-Fiction Discussion! Join Liz and other fans of non-fiction in discussing the book, “Franklin and Eleanor” by Hazel Rowley. We will meet at Massa Italian Cafe (7434 W North Ave). Extra copies of the book should be available about a month before the discussion at the circulation desk, 7-8pm.

• July 30-Trivia Night at Circle Inn! Trivia Night is Back! Join us at Circle Inn (7707 Westwood Drive) for a night of Trivia. Bring your friends and form a team of up to 4 people or meet new people and team up. We’ll have prizes for the winners! Meets from 7-9pm.

• Wednesday’s all mon-Wednesday’s all month long are movie days. Monday Matinees start at 1:30pm, and Wednesday nights are family movie nights starting at 6:30pm. Please call for the days movie selections.

• Friday’s all month long- Join us at the library for film lovers fridays at 1:30pm. Call for the days movie selection.

Eisenhower Public Library4613 N. Oketo Ave., Harwood Heights 708-867-7828 www.eisenhowerlibrary.org

• July 8-A visit to Nemo’s home! Explore Australia’s Great Barrier Reef from Finding Nemo! Meet Nemo�s friends and come face-to-face with scary sea animals like stingrays, moray eels and sharks! 6-7pm.

• July 9-Microsoft Word, part 1 of 2. Learn the basics of using MS Word. $20 Fee includes Part 1 & 2 of this Microsoft Word class. Must attend both sessions. second session is July 11th, 7-8:30pm.

• July 10-Internet basics. Take this class to get yourself online. We will learn how to browse the web. Must know how to use the mouse and basic functions of the computer, 7-8pm.


LIBRARY NOOK• July 13th & 27-Mini Book Sale. Hosted by the

Friends of the Eisenhower Library. Hardcovers $1, DVDs $1, CDs $1, and paperbacks .50 cents. 2-4pm.

• July 15-Town Hall Meeting with State Representative Robert Martwick. 6-7:30pm.

• July 17-Internet Plus. Ready to learn more Internet skills? This class is meant to follow the Internet for Beginners class and will cover topics like searching, bookmarks, and online safety, 7-8pm.

• July 18-Immigration 101: What is asylum? What is a green card and how do you get one? As part of the Eisenhower Speaks Your Language program, United States Citizenship and Immigration Services will provide answers to these questions and offer advice on avoiding immigration scams, 7-8:30pm.

• July 19-ORT Technical Institute Representatives will be here to provide information on their career oriented training courses. 12-3pm.

• July 22nd-Bus trip! Explore the intricate biology and physiology of some of the world�s most spectacular creatures in Animals Inside Out, a Body Worlds production at the Museum of Science and Industry. The $25.00 fee covers exhibition admission and transportation costs. 8:45am-4:15pm. Registration is required.

• July 25-Camille Stagg, food and wine journalist and former food editor of the Chicago Sun-Times, will offer suggestions on using fresh fruit in quick, creative ways. Wine pairings will be suggested. 6:30-8pm.

• July 26-Build your Resume Online: Come prepared with your work history and we’ll show you how to create a beautiful resume in one of 5 classic styles. Your resume will be created in a PDF format that you can send off to prospective employers or print out at the library. 3-4:30pm.

• July 29-Movie Monday-Hotel Transylvania. A monsters-only hotel is in for a big surprise when a traveling human stumbles in one night. Maybe humans and monsters can live peacefully after all? Rated PG, 2-4pm.

Franklin Park Public Library10310 W. Grand, 847-455-6013, www.franklinparklibrary.org

• July 8-Fiction Book Club. We will be reading A thousand Splendid Sunshines by Khaled Hosseini. Pick up your copy at the Circulation Desk starting a month before the discussion. Then join us to learn more about the book and partake in a lively discussion. Treats will be served, too. Starts at 7pm.

• July 12-Friday family Flicks. Join us for a family-friendly movie! All ages welcome! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. This film is rated PG-13 and has a running time of 114 minutes, Starts at 1pm.

• July 13-Knit & Crochet group. Do you love to knit or crochet? Have you always wanted to know how? Come join our Knit & Crochet Group! Our group meets each month to work on projects and share tips. We have members from every skill level, from beginner to

advanced. Stop by and work on your projects with a helpful group of yarn enthusiasts, 1pm.

• July 15-Getting excited about science! Don’t miss this fa-paced science show! Steve Belliveau will present exciting experiments incorporating large props, music, humor, audience participation, and FUN! Tickets are required for this event. Visit the Kids Information Desk to sign up and receive a ticket. Two sessions 2-3pm and 7-8pm.

• July 17-Friendship Quilting Club! Are you an experienced quilter? Are you interested in taking up the craft? Come and share tips and tricks with fellow quilters. Join in on the fun and quilt in the company of others. 10am-noon.

• July 23-Tween Scene Party! It’s a tween scene party! Come show off all the cool things you made this summer! There will be music, food, and other surprises to celebrate the end of summer reading, 1pm.

• July 24-Storytime Dance Parties! Do you have a favorite dance move? Do you love jumping, moving, and grooving? Then this storytime session is just for you! Come dance with us and all your library friends for this special storytime session. And don’t forget to wear your dancing shoes! Parties start at 2pm and again at 7pm.

• July 26-Friday Family flick! Join us for a family-friendly movie! All ages welcome! Snacks and refreshments will be provided. Watch The Goonies! This film is rated PG and has a running time of 114 minutes.

Schiller Park Library4200 Old River Rd., 847-678-0433www.schillerparklibrary.org

• July 17- Happy Travels! Visit the library from 6:30-7:15pm and join us as we decorate easy, no-bake treats! There is a limit of 20 children limited to ages 3-14 for this craft!! Please sign-up in the Youth Services Room.

• July 20-Travel to the Movies! Visit the library from 1:30-3pm and enjoy our feature travel film, snacks and more! Please sign-up in the Youth Services Room.

• July 24-Bingo for Books! Join the library from 6:30-7:30pm for an old-time favorite! For Ages 3-12, parents are welcome to stay and assist! We’ll have prizes and treats! There is a limit of 20 children for this activity!! Please sign-up in the Youth Services Room.

• July 25- Fun Fair! Join the library from 6-8pm for our library Fun Fair party! There will be games, prizes, treats and more! The party is limited to 100 children, Schiller Park residents only, child or parent must present a Schiller Park library card at sign-up. Please sign-up in the Youth Services Room. Sign-up cutoff date will be July 22nd. Entry will not be granted unless the child is signed-up for the party and has their ticket.

• Reading Time is held every Saturday at 11am in the Youth Services Room.

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Parish PicnicCome one, Come all to the St. Maria Goretti

Parish Picnic on August 25th. Celebrate the 11am mass and then at noon the festivities begin till 3pm. There will be a picnic and activities. For further information, please call the rectory at 847-678-3988.

Office ClosingThe School office will be closed the entire

month of July and will reopen in August.

Annual Garage SaleThe St . Mar ia

Goretti Gardening Angels held their annual Garage Sale the weekend of June 15th and it turned out to be a huge success. Thank you to everyone that donated items and to those who volunteered. Proceeds generated go toward the upkeep of the parish grounds.

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Help Support Father Rob’s Midlife Crisis!In an effort to help raise funds for their

Catholic Appeal Debt Reduction Program, Fr. Rob is competing in the Racine Ironman 70.3 on July 21st. This contest consists of a 1.2 mile swim, a 56 mile bike followed by a 13.1 mile run for a total of 70.3 miles! All proceeds raised will go towards the Catholic Appeal and matched by the Archdiocese. This is no small feat! – Donations can be made by calling the rectory for further information at 847-678-0138 or dropping off a donation to the rectory.

Football Mania is Back!Each ticket is $20 and good for 17 weeks

of the 2013/14 Football Season. A guaranteed winner each week. Tickets are on sale after all the masses or can be purchased from the rectory.

CorrectionIn the June issue of People & Places

Newspaper, Congratulations went out to the “2013 Hypod Winners.” Winners listed were for the 200 Club. We apologize for the error.

ST. VINCENT dePAUL SOCIETY 1st ANNUAL CLOTHING DRIVE

July 27th and 28th – Help those in need by donating clean spring, summer, fall or winter clothing, including usable clothing and shoes for men, women, children of all ages, as well as infants. Please deliver your donation (receipts will be available) in boxes or plastic bags. Drop off will take place in the church parking lot (southeast corner) Items that CANNOT be accepted: infant cribs or car seats, toys, stuffed animals, luggage, furniture, books, magazines or papers. For further information call the rectory at 847-678-0138 and a St. Vincent DePaul representative will return your call.

International Christian Assembly of God9628 W. Irving Park Rd, Schiller Park847-678-8865, www.cicag.org

Free Community Health Screening And Family Fest

SATURDAY, JULY 13TH - 10am-1pm. Services include: Blood pressure screening, blood sugar readings, height and weight parameters, steps for healthy life. There will also be a bouncy house, fire truck and much more for the kids. Refreshments will be served. For additional information contact Christy Mathews at 312-285-5493. ALL ARE WELCOME!

St. Celestine School & Church3017 N. 77th Ave., Elmwood Park708-453-8234, www.stcelestineschool.org

Even though it is summer, it’s time to think about school for Fall! St. Celestine School has been around since 1936 and offers preschool through 8th grade classes. We have high quality academics and numerous extra curricular activities including sports, clubs and before and after school care only $3.00 per hour. We are opening a new language lab this Fall. Call us at (708) 453-8234 or visit our website at www.stcelestineschool.org for a tour.

Schiller Park Property Tax AppealsMayor Piltaver of Schiller Park in an effort

to help homeowners lower their property taxes, held two property tax appeal meetings on June 5 and June 26. The first meeting had over three hundred people attended with lines out the village hall door. Although less attended the June 26th meeting, there were still over two hundred applications given out. So far a total of over seven hundred applications have been turned in. “Property taxes are way out of line for residents in Schiller Park and I’m doing my best to try and help them,” Mayor Piltaver stated. She continued with, “Residents have seen double and triple digit increases over the past few years and need relief.” Schiller Park’s corporate attorney was on hand

to answer individual questions and explained that this appeal was the same type of process that other companies charge homeowners for, so he encouraged people to take advantage of the service. The tax appeal is for the 2013 taxes which will be paid in 2014. Not everyone applying will see a reduction, but the mayor encouraged everyone to fill out an application to see if they could be helped. Residents with the senior freeze cannot apply. Applications can still be picked up at the village hall and turned in. You simply need your tax pin number. Applications are due back to the village hall no later than July 15th. For further information call village hall and ask for Sandra at 847-678-2550.

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Vietnam War Memorial Moving WallBY AL BALDASSANO

The Vietnam War Memorial moving wall was in Bensenville, Illinois from June 20th to June 23rd. The place of honor was at Redman Park on the football field. It was centered on the 50 yard line with an expanse of almost 100 yards long. The entrance driveway into to Redman Park was lined with American flags about every 20 yards. Posted just outside the football field

was a semi trailer sized Vietnam War museum. It displayed war memorabilia along with photographs and stories of the wars history. Two canopy areas were set up next to the semi trailer, one with refreshments and the other a welcome center. The site was manned by volunteers. On Sunday June 23rd around 6:30pm a closing ceremony was conducted by veterans of various American Legion post.

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The Howard H. Rohde American Legion Post #888 of Northlake, officially welcomed home

Master Sergeant Karl Baumkirchner of the U.S. Army on Thursday June 6th. This was after a year long deployment to Afghanistan.

Cook County Recorder’s Veterans Service Office-Open for Business

Recorder Yarbrough and Prominent Area Veterans Cut Ribbon on New CCRD Veterans Service Office on Flag Day

To better serve military veterans who visit the Cook County Recorder of Deeds to record or retrieve their discharge records, Recorder Karen A. Yarbrough dedicated the new Cook County Recorder of Deeds Veterans Service Office on June 14, 2013. This event was attended by elected officials and various veterans groups.

“Recording a DD-214 military discharge with a County Recorder means that a family member will always know where to quickly retrieve a copy to access benefits, especially if the veteran is incapacitated,” Yarbrough said. “Our new Veterans Service Office will be a place for veterans and their families to sit down and relax while our staff handles the details of their visit, and I can’t think of a better way to thank our veterans than by helping them.”

If a veteran would like to record their DD-214 or would like to get a copy of one previously recorded (1996 or sooner), just stop by CCRD’s Downtown Chicago office. If a veteran or their designee would like to get a copy of an older DD-214, we ask that they call ahead first so that we can have it waiting when you arrive. Some older DD-214s, especially from World War II era, require a hand-search through ledger books and can take some time. Veterans may record a DD-

214 at any CCRD Satellite Office, but may only receive a certified copy at the Downtown Office at this time.

Federal and state law protects the privacy of veterans when it comes to DD-214s, and CCRD has implemented a strict procedure to ensure security. For new DD-214 recordings, personal information such as Social Security Numbers is digitally redacted. All DD-214s are protected from public view, and are only available to the person named in the document, the named person’s dependents, the county veterans’ service officer, representatives of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs, or any person with written authorization from the named person or the named person’s dependents.

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Homes for Area PetsCelebrating 40 Years!

The Animal Care League is a limited admission shelter that helps homeless cats and dogs by providing them food, shelter, medical attention and love until they can find them a forever home. Being a not for profit organization, they depend solely on the generosity of the community to help meet their goals of finding new homes for as many animals as possible each year. They also gladly accept donations to help defray the cost of housing the animals. ACL

also operates a 2nd Chance resale shop that sells all kinds of stuff; new, vintage and antique jewelry, crystal and glass, cd’s, books and more! Merchandise is mostly donated and because so many people like where the money goes, they get really nice items.

View their adoptees on their website at www.animalcareleague.org or call to make further inquiries at 708-848-8155. The Animal Care League is located at 1011 Garfield Street in Oak Park.

Spay & Neuter Now!In the last few months hundreds of kittens

have been born in the street. A small percentage are socialized for adoption. The others are left in the streets yards and industrial areas, only to have their own in 6 months. Contact CatVando to learn how you can help the cats of your community.

Ten top reasons to spay/neuter adapted from ASPCA

1. Your female pet will live a longer, healthier life. Spaying helps prevent uterine infections and breast cancer, which is fatal in about 50 percent of dogs and 90 percent of cats. Spaying your pet before her first heat offers the best protection from these diseases. It’s a myth that a female should have a litter before she’s spayed

2. Neutering provides major health benefits for your male. Besides preventing unwanted litters, neutering your male companion prevents testicular cancer, if done before six months of age. For an outside cat, intact males are destined to a life of fighting, leading to injuries and fight wounds. In addition, they spray to mark territory.

3. Your spayed female won’t go into heat.While cycles can vary, female felines usually go into heat four to five days every three weeks during breeding season. In an effort to advertise for mates, they’ll yowl and urinate more frequently. The average female has 8

surviving kittens a year. Those kittens can have their own in 6 months.

4. Your male dog won’t want to roam away from home. An intact male will do just about anything to find a mate! That includes digging his way under the fence and making like Houdini to escape from the house. And once he’s free to roam, he risks injury in traffic and fights with other males. And male CATS can impregnate a female every day – they can roam up to 7 miles detecting a female in heat.

5. Your neutered male will be much better behaved. Neutered cats and dogs focus their attention on their human families. On the other hand, unneutered dogs and cats may mark their territory by spraying strong-smelling urine all over. Many aggression problems can be avoided by early neutering. Generally, even ferals

stay closer to their food source and become friendlier to their feeder.

6. Spaying or neutering will NOT make your pet fat. Don’t use that old excuse! Lack of exercise and overfeeding will cause your pet to pack on the extra pounds—not neutering. Your pet will remain fit and trim as long as you continue to provide exercise and monitor food intake. And when you’re choosing your pet’s food, remember, if the first ingredient is corn or by products, they’re getting a lot of bulk without a lot of nutrition.

7. It is highly cost-effective. The cost of your pet’s spay/neuter surgery is a lot less than the cost of having and caring for a litter. It also beats the cost of treatment when your unneutered tom escapes and gets into f ights with the neighborhood stray! A TNR Package costs $50 and it covers spay or neuter, rabies (if over 4

months) & distemper, a micro chip and ear tip, Revolution for fleas and some parasites and a wellness exam.

8. Spaying and neutering your pet is good for the community. Spaying and neutering packs a powerful punch in reducing the number of animals on the streets.

9. Your pet doesn’t need to have a litter for your children to learn about the miracle of birth. Letting your pet produce offspring you have no intention of keeping is not a good lesson for your children—especially when so many unwanted animals end up in shelters. There are tons of books and videos available to teach your children about birth in a more responsible way. If you want to teach your children about kittens, become a foster home or adopt!

10. Spaying and neutering helps fight pet overpopulation and euthanasia. Every year, millions of cats and dogs of all ages and breeds are euthanized or suffer as strays. These high numbers are the result of unplanned litters that could have been prevented by spaying or neutering.

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HoroscopesARIES - Mar 21/Apr 20Someone you just met can help you to make the most of a difficult situation, Aries. It shouldn’t take too long for you to get back on track and into a groove.

TAURUS - Apr 21/May 21Taurus, make sure you assert yourself more in an important meeting this week. Asserting yourself can help you get ahead at work. Otherwise, you may get overlooked.

GEMINI - May 22/Jun 21Gemini, take the initiative regarding a big project this week. Others might want to take the lead, but trust your instincts and take the bull by the horns.

CANCER - Jun 22/Jul 22Cancer, take time this week to finish all of those little projects that have fallen by the wayside. Take advantage of some free time to catch up and clear your slate.

LEO - Jul 23/Aug 23Negotiations will be especially rewarding this week, Leo. Your suggestions are readily accepted, and you do not have to persuade others much at all.

VIRGO - Aug 24/Sept 22Virgo, nothing is free in life, so don’t get fooled when someone promises that you will get something without having to work for it. It’s in your best interest to keep working hard.

LIBRA - Sept 23/Oct 23Libra, you have strong opinions, so don’t be afraid to have your voice heard. People will be receptive to your views, even if they border on the philosophical.

SCORPIO - Oct 24/Nov 22Scorpio, focus makes it easier for you to resist temptation, but this week you may find that it’s very difficult to maintain your focus. Do your best to stay focused.

SAGITTARIUS - Nov 23/Dec 21Sagittarius, don’t worry about a nagging suspicion that you will receive bad news this week. Keep yourself busy so you aren’t sit around worrying unnecessarily.

CAPRICORN - Dec 22/Jan 20Someone new to your social situation has you feeling a little suspicious, Capricorn. You’re not sure if you can trust him or her just yet. New facts will come to light this week.

AQUARIUS - Jan 21/Feb 18Aquarius, take some time this week to further hone some unique abilities that set you apart from others in your group of friends. You will soon be able to showcase your skills.

PISCES - Feb 19/Mar 20Pisces, there are a lot of curious people around who want to learn about what you’re doing. Let them in to get some external perspective.

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CLUES ACROSS1. Br. University town river4. Wasting of a bodily organ9. London radio station12. Olive family plants14. 24th Greek letter15. A bottle that contains a drug16. A fused explosive device17. Polish air show city18. Swedish rock group19. Next to21. Spiny pasture wire23. Apulian capital city25. Oahu lookout Nuuanu ____26. Cathode-ray tube29. Woodbine vine34. Bigger than rabbits36. Sailor37. Equalled 15 rupees38. Object worshipped as a god39. Point midway between E and SE40. Indonesian islands41. Afflicted43. A way to soak44. Stitch closed a falcon’s eyes45. Capacity to resolve a riddle48. The Science Guy Bill49. Polite interruption sound50. Visual receptor cell sensitive to

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All Is Not LostMany people feel that if they are having

memory problems, their memory is lost and gone for good. Not true. The brain is kind of like a person’s biceps; both can be toned up at any age. So here are some tips for better brain health and a stronger memory.1. L e a r n

something – S t i mu l a t i ng the brain helps it develop a resilience that allows us to fight off diseases like A lzheimer’s , say Paul D. Nussbaum, Ph.D., an adjunct professor of neurological surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine who has been working with AARP on its brain health program. Age does not matter – we all have the ability to shape our brains throughout our lives.

2. Sleep – Getting fewer than six hours of sleep a night can raise the risk of stroke according to research presented at a 2012 Associated Professional Sleep Societies meeting.

3. Eat Right – More than half your plate should be filled with green leafy vegetables. Get plenty of fish, nuts and olive oil; steer clear of refined carbs. A 2009 Columbia University

study found that this kind of diet many help ward off Alzheimer’s.

4. Challenge Yourself – According to neurologist Majid Fotuhi, M.D., Ph.D., the number one memory complaint people have is that they’re bad with names. He says that people need to stop whining and realize they can do it. His prescription: Memorize three names a day – such as those of an announcer on TV, a person in your company and a key player on your favorite sports team.

5. Walk with a friend – Psychiatrist Gary Small, M.D., calls this a triple threat against Alzheimer’s disease; It gives you a cardiovascular workout, stress-relieving social interaction and mentally stimulating conversation.

6. Mediate – Reduced anxiety improves blood flow to the brain. A quick calm-me-down: Inhale for a count of seven, hold for a count of seven, exhale for a count of seven. Repeat seven times.

Vitamin D and Blood Pressure

Here’s what we know: Research has linked high blood pressure with low levels of vitamin D. Older people have significantly higher rates of high blood pressure and lower levels of vitamin D. So do black adults in general. If you’re both older and black, take note. • Recent studies suggest that vitamin D

supplements may help. In one three-month

study of 250 black adults ages 43 to 60, blood pressure dropped the most in those taking the highest dose of vitamin D.

• The gains were modest but significant said Dr. John Forman, lead author.

• Should you take a supplement? More study is needed. For now, experts advise a heart-healthy diet and exercise.

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For Better HealthTake a Nap

A midafternoon nap can help improve mood, memory, alertness and learning – and it won’t interfere with your nighttime zzz’s, according to New York’s Weill Cornell Medical Center. Naps come in different lengths. Researchers at the University of California, Berkeley, find that a 90-minute siesta clears the brains’ short-term memory storage center and makes room for new information. Snoozing for 20 minutes improves alertness and performance without leaving you feeling groggy. Sipping a cup of coffee before closing your eyes will help you wake up alert. It takes about 20 minteus for caffeine to enter the bloodstream, so its effects start to kick in when you wake. Even a six-minute micro-nap may help improve memory, according to a German study.

Raise a glass of wine or beerA glass of wine, either red or white, is heart-

healthy. There’s also good news for those who would rather have a beer instead of a Beaujolais: beer is good for the heart, according to research published in the European Journal of Epidemiology. Although scientists still don’t know whether the protective effects come from the alcohol itself or from some nonalcoholic component, they agree that both beverages also protect against diabetes and certain types of cancer. But remember; The key to drinking either wine or beer is moderation – one glass a day for women, two for men. More than that can cause serious problems.

Choose chocolateThe sweet news about chocolate – that once

guilty pleasure – is that is has now become a darling of the heart-healthy diet family. How does it work its magic? D a rk c ho co l a t e is r ich in plant compounds called flavonoids, natural antioxidants that help the body’s cells resist damage that may contribute to cancer and other maladies. In addition to their antioxidant properties, f lavonoids help lower blood pressure, improve blood f low to the brain and lower “bad” LDL levels – all of which protect against heart attack and stroke.

To reap its benefits, “choose dark chocolate that contains at least 70 percent cacao, or cocoa,” says Richard Stein, M.D., professor of medicine at New York University School of Medicine. “Researchers don’t yet know the exact amount to advise, so limit yourself to about an ounce a day.” Remember, dark chocolate has calories.

A Backdoor Tax Hike

You’ve probably heard of the chained CPI. It’s a new way of calculating the cost-of-living adjustments to Social Security and veterans benefits, and President Obama included it in his most recent budget proposal. Most of the attention has been on how this new consumer price index, if adopted, would be stingier with annual increases in benefits. But the chained CPI (C-CPI) could also increase your income taxes. Experts estimate that taxes would increase for about 80 percent of all taxpayers. How? Every year, the Internal Revenue Service makes adjustments, based on inf lation, to income tax brackets, standard deductions, personal exemptions and more. The adjustments help prevent bumping taxpayers into higher brackets and making them pay more because of inflation. Because the chained CPI would yield smaller increases than the current formula, more of your income would be taxed at a higher rate. This impacts a lot of middle-class families says Cristina Martin Firvida, AARP director of financial security and consumer affairs. Taxpayers with income of $10,000 to $20,000 would see their taxes rise the most - by almost 7 percent over 16 years, according to the Tax Policy Center in Washington. The higher the tax bracket, the lower the percentage increase, bottoming out at 0.2 percent for those earning more than $1 million a year. So in addition to cutting Social Security by $127 billion over 10 years, the chained CPI would raise income taxes by $142 billion. SOURCE AARP BULLETIN, JUNE 2013.

Watch For Grand Opening

There’s a new barbeque joint opening up on Rose Street across from East Leyden High School in the old bakery store. No name yet, but brothers Aaron and Kyle are working hard to open up late July or early August. They will specialize in South Carolina style smoker BBQ which features a vinegar based sauce. Watch for the grand opening.

THIS MONTH’S CHUCKLE! A married couple was involved in another round of repeated disagreements. The same issue had been bitterly discussed over and over. The wife finally blurted in desperation, “You’re impossible!”

Not missing a beat, the husband retorted, “No, I’m next to impossible.”


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100 Years Young!BY JANA SANTUCCI-STILPHEN

Alice Johnson of Melrose Park turned 100 years young on June 7th 2013. Alice is a resident at Victory Centre of Riverwoods in Melrose Park. A grand celebration of her major milestone was held on June 9th at Victory Centre, and it was attended by Melrose Park village Trustee, Tony Prignano and Director of Senior Services, Peggy DeFazio. Together they presented Alice with a proclamation from Melrose Park Mayor Ronald M. Serpico commemorating her 36,500th day of life. Alice was also showered with 100 red roses from Quasthoff ’s Flowers.

Originally from Henderson, Minnesota, Alice was one of six children born to William and Clara Ehlers. Having grown up in such a small town, Alice longed to move to a larger city, so following high school she moved to Rochester, Minnesota and attended nursing school. And

when Cook County Hospital in Chicago offered her a position she jumped at the chance to move to the big city. Alice stayed at the YWCA on the near West Side, and it was here at a social that she met her husband, John Johnson. They married in 1938. John entered the Navy in 1939 following the outbreak of World War II. He was deployed to many locales, but Alice followed him to San Francisco where she worked as a nurse. At the end of the war, John and Alice found themselves back in Chicago and began raising a family in the Austin neighborhood. They raised two children, Jackie and Bill. When Bill reached school age, the family moved to Oak Park. After staying home and raising her children, Alice took a position as an administrator at Oak Park River Forest High School. When she reached the mandated retirement age of 65, the school

board changed their policy to allow Ms. Johnson to keep working.

Alice moved to the Victory Centre in Melrose Park in 2009, following the passing of her husband John after 70 years of marriage. Her daughter Jackie married her High School sweetheart John Gray, and moved to Australia where he took a position as a professor and Head of School. Her son Bill and his wife Rosemary live in River Forest, and gave Alice her only grandchild, Bryan. Today Alice loves to hear Bryan tell stories of his college life.

When asked the secret to living to 100, Alice says “Try to be calm. Face things calmly. No unnecessary worries. Things have a way of working out just fine, if we don’t interfere too much.”

Here’s looking forward to a healthy 101st birthday Alice!

This and ThatThe Deadliest Days for Teen Drivers

The deadly days have arrived for teenage drivers. Federal stats show that the average number of teenagers who die in accidents doubles during the three months that begin when school lets out for the summer. Seven of the 10 deadliest days for teen drivers are clustered in those months, and some of the dates from 2011 are likely party weekends; the last Saturday in June, two days of the July 4 weekend and a Sunday late in August just before universities launch their fall terms. “Beyond dispute, summertime emerges as the deadliest time of year for teen drivers and passengers,” said John B. Townsend II of AAA, who tracks teen fatality statistics. “What’s more, weekends are particularly dangerous for teen drivers.” AAA found that 980 teen drivers and their passengers died in crashes nationwide between Memorial Day and Labor Day of 2011. Source TBT* News Services

Watch Your LanguageMore than 50 percent of workers admit to

swearing at work, even though it often does their careers no good. One survey has found that 57 percent of employers are less likely to promote an employee who swears on the job. CNN.com

Pick Up That Poop!For all you people who get upset when

someone doesn’t pick up after their dogs, a

Spanish town of Brunete has possibly found a solution. The amount of dog poop on their streets was drastically cut when officials started mailing offending deposits back to the owners in boxes marked – “Lost Property.”

Skip The Sales TaxMany states have special shopping days

in late summer when you can buy clothing and shoes tax-free. To check whether your state participates, visit the Federation of Tax Administrators website (taxadmin.org) and search for “sales tax holidays.”

National Ice Cream DayScore a Cheap Scoop! July

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Don’t Return To SenderWhen sending a get-well

greeting to a friend in a hospital, here’s a way to ensure it isn’t lost in the mail. When you address the card, put the patient’s own name and home address as the return address, advises Theda Seitz of York, PA. That way, if your friend has gone home before the card reaches his room, the hospital will forward it to the address in the upper-left –hand corner of the card. This saves the sender having to resend it.

The family picture is Alice with her son Bill, his wife Rosemary, and her only Grandchild Bryan.

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How to Protect Pets When the Mercury Rises

Many people anxiously await the return of summer when they can wear shorts and short-sleeved shirts out in the sun. Although humans are able to keep comfortable in the heat by dressing accordingly, pets are not so lucky.

Pets can have a difficult time when the temperature soars. Certain animals, such as reptiles or tropical birds, are acclimated to hot temperatures. But other pets, including dogs, cats and even some small animals, can easily overheat and dehydrate. When the weather warrants cranking up the air conditioning, pet owners should pay special attention to pets to ensure they are comfortable and not suffering from summer heat.• Schedule a check-up with the veterinarian. Prior

to the dog days of summer, make an appointment with the veterinarian for a well visit to ensure any preventive care measures are taken. This is the time to refill flea and tick medications and also to

have the animal checked for heartworm. Insects that transmit diseases are more prevalent in the warm weather, and more time spent outdoors can put pets at greater risk of insect bites or infestations.

• Get to know your pet. Pets display different behaviors and signals when they are feeling unwell. Heavy panting may be an indication that a dog is hot or not feeling well, while other dogs may pant for no apparent reason. Recognizing baseline behavior for your pet can make identifying a problem that much easier.

• Keep plenty of water available. Hot weather can cause a pet to use up its fluid stores much more quickly than when it is cooler outside. Before leaving the house, be sure that your pet’s water bowls are topped off. Think about putting some ice cubes in the water to slowly melt and keep it cool, but make sure your pet won’t attempt to chew the ice cubes, which can be hazardous. Water bottles in small animal cages should be topped off and regularly checked.

• Know which pets are most at risk. Older, younger, overweight, and snub-nosed animals (think pugs, shih tzus, Persian cats, etc.) don’t tolerate the heat as well as other animals. Use special caution when it is hot outside for these animals, and check on them frequently.

• Don’t shave fur too short. The idea that shaving a dog (or cat) close to the skin might help them keep cool is a popular notion. While some longer-haired breeds may need a trim to keep cool, resist the urge to shave fur all the way off. This puts pets at risk for sunburn and skin irritation.

• Keep exercise to a minimum. Humans often feel lazy when the temperature soars and

so may their pets. Overexertion during hot weather can lead to heat stroke, signs of which include panting, drooling, rapid pulse, and fever. Try to walk dogs early in the morning or late at night when the temperature is cooler. Do not keep animals chained up outdoors or sitting in hot windows during peak hours of the day.

• Supervise water play. Some pets are natural swimmers, while others are not. Do not allow pets to go unsupervised around a pool or another source of water. They may be tempted to cool off, but they may not be able to stay afloat.

• Be cautious of fireworks. Warm weather and fireworks seem to be common companions. The ASPCA advises that fireworks can result in severe burns or trauma to curious pets. Even unlit fireworks -- which are made from potentially toxic substances -- can be hazardous if they are licked or consumed.

Pet owners should use common sense regarding their pets and hot weather. Chances are if you are uncomfortable so is your pet.

The Hazards of Hoarding

In its early stages, hoarding begins with an inability to throw away junk mail, newspapers, and magazines. Stacks of paper and junk turn into towers, and over time, hoarders find it increasingly difficult to throw anything away, including garbage. Once considered rare, hoarders make up 3 to 5 percent of the U.S. populations, and more than 85 towns and cities have established task forces to deal with the hoarders in their communities. The behavior is still poorly understood, but brain scans of hoarders found that just the thought of disposing of junk mail or old newspapers causes abnormal activity in regions linked to decision-making. Psychologists suggest that there is safety, comfort and value in their possessions. As extreme clutter takes over, it buries ovens, showers, and beds. Utility bills get lost and the water and lights are turned off, leading to unsanitary conditions and an alarming number of fires – started by candles lit in place of electricity – which can engulf neighboring homes. Many hoarders strongly resist any help with their problem. One hoarder told local officials in California that her therapist told her she should at least throw out my papers, but she couldn’t. She said there were checks in there somewhere too!

Super SurvivorsCockroaches have a new defensive weapon to

deploy against humans: Their brain chemistry has evolved to make sugar sweetened traps taste repellently bitter. The hardy insects have always been attracted to sugar, which offers them an intense boost of energy, so in the

1980s, exterminators began using glucose as bait in insecticide traps. But within a decade, the traps stopped working. Now, entomologists at North Carolina State University have figured out why. Cockroaches have nerve cells on hairs all over their body that detect tastes and send electrical signals to the brain saying whether the substance they’re touching is sweet and edible, or bitter and potentially dangerous. Now, when most cockroaches taste sugar, they “jump back as though you’ve given them an electric shock,” study author Coby Schal tells Time.com. Researchers think that when humans started killing roaches with sugar-laced poison, natural selection encouraged the survival of roaches that were repulsed by sugar because of a rare mutation. Over time, as sugar-loving roaches died off, roaches with the mutation became the norm. SOURCE THE WEEK

Summer Food Safety

(HealthDay News) -- With the arrival of summer, many folks think they can keep their picnic food safe from bacteria by storing it in the refrigerator.

But they would be wrong about one bacteria.Unlike most of its brethren, Listeria bacteria

can grow in cool temperatures. Refrigerating food contaminated with this bacteria could allow the germs to multiply and spread, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

The bacteria can cause a serious illness known as listeriosis, which is particularly dangerous for children, older people, pregnant women and those with compromised immune systems or chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes.

Foods in which Listeria has been found include deli meats, hot dogs, smoked seafood and store-prepared salads. The FDA advises those at greater risk for developing listeriosis to reheat these ready-to-eat foods until they are steaming hot. They should also avoid unpasteurized milk and soft cheeses.

Listeriosis has also been linked to contaminated cantaloupes. The FDA recommended washing all fruits and vegetables under running water immediately before eating, cutting or cooking them. Firm produce, in particular, should be scrubbed with a produce brush.

The FDA added that other ways to prevent Listeria infection include:• Set your refrigerator temperature to 40

degrees Fahrenheit or lower to inhibit or slow the growth of Listeria. Use a refrigerator and freezer thermometer to ensure temperatures are sufficiently cold.

• Wrap or cover food before placing it in the refrigerator. Be sure no containers or covers are leaking juices on other foods.

• Do not allow cooked or ready-to-eat foods to sit in the refrigerator. Eat these foods right away so Listeria doesn’t have the opportunity to grow. “If you have leftovers in your refrigerator, it’s best to throw them out after three days, just to be sure,” Donald Zink, senior science advisor at FDA’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, said in a news release. “It’s better to be safe than sorry.”

• Clean up refrigerator spills immediately. The FDA notes leaks or spills from hot dog packages, raw meat or poultry are particularly worrisome. The agency advised cleaning these spills with paper towels to avoid spreading germs to a cloth towel.

• Routinely disinfect the refrigerator. The FDA recommended cleaning the inside walls and

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shelves of the refrigerator with warm water and soap. Surface cleaners can also be used monthly.

• Sanitize kitchen surfaces where food is prepared with soap and water and surface cleaner. The FDA noted homemade sanitizer can be made by combining one teaspoon of unscented bleach with one quart of water. Unused bleach solution should be discarded since it becomes less effective over time.

• Wash cutting boards after every use. Nonporous acrylic, plastic, or glass boards can be sanitized in the dishwasher.

• Wash dish cloths, towels and cloth grocery bags in the hot cycle of the washing machine.

• Before and after handling food, wash your hands with warm water and soap.

More information The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention provides more information on Listeria. SOURCE: U.S. FOODS AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, NEWS RELEASE, MAY 24, 2013

Are We Wired And Less Connected?BY BOB DITURI

Is technology evolving too quickly and taking us all away from our daily newspapers grasp at hand?

What is wrong with all of this you people of many places?

Do you feel that the world is socially dying without technology?

Have we lost our sense of common sense with technology that keeps knock, knock, knocking at our computers door?

Do we have too many phones and too many I-pads and too may text messages going on in the same room spelling out and selling out our personalities?

Are most of us addicted to texting and tweeting instead of talking and socializing?

In this global world that we live in have we all found ourselves digitally overloaded with too much technology and not enough common ground technology?

Is this what you call shaping the future and helping the people find their designs of thinking and problem solving in this digital age of today?

So have you all felt that the hands on newspaper is slowly disappearing before our very eyes with very little ink left to roll over the type set of real hands on news?

What has happened people, to the circulation of our newspaper and massive restructuring and painful changes that have caused the size of the paper to lose its recognition amongst the readers?

Unfortunately this has become the nature of the newspaper business to keep it running by cutting cost and having fewer staff members for its makeup and operation of the news to keep it going. Yes people, we must not let the paper hurl to the bottom because of changes but come up to the top to survival to keep the printed newspaper from going away and shrinking away because of technology.

Remember, technology doesn’t always have to win. Remember as always the newspaper here and in the inner city has always been serving their communities in efforts to get things done

for betterment of its readers. Keeping you and everyone in touch with its news feeds and spiral of events of village and big city reporting that gives all the readers wealth of informative news and updates as they happen.

I feel what the people really want to hear and read is the creativity and compassion that is written in the writer’s craft of their stories that keeps the readers and viewers sitting at the cutting edge of their newspapers grasp at hand.

Come on people isn’t it true that there isn’t a sane person on the face of this earth that doesn’t hunger and linger for good news from the daily hands on newspaper?

Yes, its business and advertising and people all like you who support your local and big city newspaper. People who still enjoy and appreciate holding on to your newspaper of news that might be struggling in size and circulation but, will never go down in defeat because for all of its readers. There will always be that light from the photographer’s cameras that will always give us successful images and also the strong energy of news reporting that comes from the writers and reporters to keep Mr. Newspaper circulating and expanding for its daily, weekly, and monthly readers who love to hold and can still feel the energy of keeping it alive.

Extra, extra, the ink and paper on my hands will always make me feel good about keeping Mr. Newspaper alive.

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Living Your FaithFR. ROB SCHULTZ

At a priests’ gathering last month I was fortunate to be able to listen to a keynote speech given by Dr. Lisa F o r t i n i -C a m p b e l l , who is actually a relatively recent convert to the Catholic faith. In her talk she basically spoke about how we as individual Christians can either lead people to Christ by the way we live, or lead them away from Christ by the way we live.

She spoke of the elderly priest who had received her into the Catholic Church and with whom she had become good friends. When this priest became very ill she received permission to come and care for him at the seminary where he lived. She said, “During that week, I did the things that all caregivers everywhere do for their loved ones. I prepared his food and helped him shave. I ran his errands, gave him his medicines, talked to his doctors and visiting nurses, answered his email and we prayed the daily Offices. Late one evening, when I was carrying a basin of dirty dishes down to the kitchen, I ran into one of the seminarians. He was a second year Theology student and he offered to carry the dishes for me. As we walked along together he said, ‘You know, Lisa, we study Love every day in our classes, but now we watch it walk the hallways.’”

She went on to say, “In that moment, I suddenly realized how much real power God has given me – to affect other people, to encourage a young man at the dawn of his vocation – by doing something as small as washing the dishes of a sick and elderly priest. And, dear God, if I have that much power to encourage, do I not have an equal and opposite power to discourage – by failing to act with the

love and kindness a Christian woman is supposed to have at the center of her very being?”

She then quoted one of the documents of Vatican II, Gaudium et Spes. In the section of that document that talks about the causes of atheism, one sentence jumped out at her when she read it. It said: “Believers can thus have more than a little to do with the rise of atheism. To the extent that they are careless about their instruction in the faith, or present its teaching falsely, or even fail in their religious, moral, or social life, they must be said to conceal rather than to reveal the true nature of God and of religion.”

Dr. Fortini-Campbell then said, “Isn’t that the most horrible thought? That I could be the one who conceals the face of God? I know what the author of Psalm 69 felt when he wrote, ‘Do not let those who hope in you, Lord, come to despair because of me!’ Yes, we little people have power,” she said. “Immense power to affect another person’s experience of God – to conceal Him or reveal Him. Does that frighten you? It frightens me.”

She went on to say that if she is ever inclined to look at the culture and say that the culture has retreated from faith in God, she has learned to instead look at her own life first and ask if she is the one who has retreated from God. She said, “Do I retreat when I’m too shy to say grace in a restaurant, or hesitant to wear a crucifix in the classroom for fear of what people will think? When I tell someone who wants to go out on a Sunday morning that ‘I have to go to Mass,’ instead of, ‘I’m going to Mass!’? When I don’t introduce myself to the stranger sitting next to me at church and offer him a word of welcome? When I let my attention wander during the homily and discourage the priest who has worked so hard to prepare it with my slack and unresponsive face? When I don’t talk about God’s blessings in my life as readily as I talk about my spouse and my work? When the fact that I am Catholic is one of the last things people learn about me, rather than one of the first?”

Perhaps the one line in her talk that stuck with me the most was when she said that we are sometimes the only Bible that someone else experiences. For someone who maybe was never introduced to faith, who maybe has never picked up a Bible, we might be the only Bible that is ever presented to that person. And what kind of message do we present? Do we encourage or discourage? The great Catholic writer G.K. Chesterton said that every encounter with our fellow man is an opportunity to encourage or discourage.

In his letter to the Galatians, St. Paul echoes this when he tells us that we can either choose to love or choose to hate. He says, “For the whole law is fulfilled in one statement, namely, You shall love your neighbor as yourself. But if you go on biting and devouring one another, beware that you are not consumed by one another” (Gal. 5:14-15). I think perhaps that’s another way of saying: misery loves company.

So, I’d like to share a couple of Dr. Fortini-Campbell’s suggestions. First, pick someone in your life that has had a positive influence on your faith, someone who makes your soul joyful. For the sake of your own encouragement, don’t let that person far out of your sight. And second, prune yourself from discouragement. Choose to stay away from a discouraging conversation. Make a conscious decision not to participate.

In other words, choose encouragement, not discouragement. Choose joy and not despair. Choose to follow Christ.

Betty’s Bites from the Booth: Da Luciano Restaurant

Da Luciano is a family owned Italian restaurant with something a little different. Along with their regular Italian favorites, they offer a Gluten Free menu. The owner has 7 children, 4 of the 7 were diagnosed with Celiac disease. To easily understand it, they were allergic to Gluten. Momma had to figure out a way to feed her pasta fed family without having to make 2 or 3 different meals a night. Pasta as we know it, and eat it, is not Gluten free. So for an Italian family Momma had to figure it out. Out of necessity she learned to make Gluten free pastas, pizza dough, etc. And that’s how it all began. They also sell Homemade Gluten free dry pasta, to cook at home. This 18 -20 table restaurant is a very busy place. I know why. The food is down-home Italian cooking. Very good tasting and the portions are large. I think everyone I saw leaving, walked out with some sort of leftover bag. Just about everything on the Menu is offered on the Gluten Free menu as well. For many who suffer with celiac disease I am sure this is God sent. It is not easy to find Gluten Free going out to dinner.

Dine in dinners range from $12.00 - $20.00 well worth the prices. Pasta, pizza, seafood, risotto, chicken specialties, veal specialties, desserts. And remember all of these are also on the Gluten Free Menu.

As I stated earlier, this is a busy place. We were seated by the Hostess but we were not given any menu’s. The bus boy filled our water glasses. A few minutes went by and the Hostess came back with the Wine list, Gluten Free menu and regular menu. Our server came and took our order. The bus boy came with warm out of the oven bread to eat with olive oil and parmesan cheese. Love that stuff. All of our utensils and glasses were clean. The restaurant looked clean, the bus boys were right there picking up used dishes. Cleaning a table as soon as it was freed up. One down side, our dinners arrived at our table, the bus boy asked if we wanted more bread with our dinner. Yes, we replied. He never came back with our bread. To be honest, by the time I ate half of my dinner I couldn’t have eaten any more bread. We were both stuffed and still had ½ of our dinners left. We ordered dessert ( Cream Puffs) to go. Which were really good, ½ cream puff, ½ cannoli. I had Veal Parmesan, it was delicious. Three portions of veal over pasta, the portion was huge. My dining partner had Cheese Lasagna with meat sauce. He said it was also delicious, very cheesy inside. He also did not finish. As we were leaving 7pm-ish there was a little waiting line forming out the door. So, if your looking for a little Italian spot to call your new favorite, this is it! From Betty’s Bites from the Booth for Da Luciano, I am giving a 4 ½ “Best Bites” out of 5 for food, and 3 ½ “best bites “ for service .. and that is only because we didn’t receive menus when we were seated, and bus boy forgot our bread. I want to add a Star to Da Luciano’s for going the extra mile with the Gluten Free Menu and dried pastas for sale at the front counter. Good Job Da Luciano.

Until next time: Enjoy every bite. “Stop – Savor the Flavor”

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ELMWOOD PARKBATTERY

– Robert Barzycki, 34 of Elmwood Park, was arrested on June 14th in the 2800 block of 73rd Court, and was charged with three counts of battery, and three counts of arresting arrest. Police came to Barzycki’s home to investigate a possible domestic disturbance. The man is accused of obstructing police from gaining entry into the home and making physical contact with officers.

DISORDERLY CONDUCT – A 28 year old Schaumburg man was arrested in the early

hours of June 5th, after being observed trying to gain entry into several vehicles in the 3000 block of 78th court. James R. Corcoran, was charged with disorderly conduct.

THEFT – A 39 year old Chicago man was arrested on June 10th, on

the 2800 block of Harlem Avenue and charged with retail theft. He is alleged to have put merchandise in his shirt at Walgreens and attempted to leave without paying for it.

– Terrence L. Jackson, 20, from Chicago was arrested on June 21st in the 1600 block of Harlem Avenue and charged with retail theft. He allegedly tried to leave Walgreens with a bottle of vodka that he had not paid for.

TRESPASSING – Randy J. Rezulak, 51, of Elmwood Park was arrested

on June 4th on the 2200 block of 76th Avenue, and charged with criminal trespassing. He is accused of illegally entering a home while a woman was sleeping, and when she awoke, she found the man sitting in the house with no clothes on.

FRANKLIN PARKBATTERY

– Carlos A. Corona, 18 of Melrose Park was arrested and charged with mob action, aggravated battery with great bodily harm and aggravated battery of the public near Laport and Dewey, on May 13th. He and a 17 year old male approached two 16 year old boys, asked them if they were in a gang and started a fight. One the 16 year olds was transported to Westlake Hospital with a broken nose.

DRUGS – Anna M. Luciw, 35, of Hillside was arrested on May 31st

on the 2600 block of Mannheim road, and was charged with three counts of possession of a controlled substance while she was riding her bicycle.

NORTHLAKE – Saul Bedoy, 29, of Northlake was arrested on May 12th

and charged with disorderly conduct. He is accused of being under the influence of alcohol and yelling offensively at his brother.

RESISTING – Ishaly N. Guadalupe, 20, Chicago, was arrested on June

11th in the 200 block of Wolf Road and charged with resisting arrest and driving on a suspended license. After

she exited her car, she then attempted to get back in after being told not to do so.

NORRIDGEBATTERY

– Janet Ghanayem, 18, of Chicago was arrested May 13th, and charged with battery following an incident in the 5100 block of Cumberland Avenue.

– Damien Zemenski, 18, of Chicago was arrested on May 14th, and charged with felony aggravated battery of a police officer, resisting arrest and possession of Marijuana after an incident that occurred in the 4800 block of Cumberland Avenue.

– Lillian Piotrowski, 56, of Norridge was arrested May 19th and charged with domestic battery, and resisting arrest after an incident in the 4200 block of Ozark Avenue.

– Jessica Martinez, 18 of Chicago, was arrested and charged with battery and disorderly conduct after an incident in the 4100 block of Harlem on May 31st.

– Edwin Hernandez, 20 of Chicago was charged with assault and disorderly conduct following an incident in the 4100 block of Harlem Avenue on May 31st.

DRUGS – Robert Goldie, 23, of Norridge was arrested and charged

with possession of 20 grams of marijuana after an incident in the 4800 block of Sunrise.

THEFT – Leekai Alrifafi, 20, of Des Plaines was arrested and

charged with theft and obstructing identification. She is alleged to have attempted to leave Carsons, 4200 N. Harlem, without paying for $38 worth of merchandise.

HARWOOD HEIGHTSDUI

– Gary Galvan, 50, of Elmwood Park was arrested on May 18th for driving under the influence following a traffic stop near Montrose and Narragansett avenues. He reportedly had a blood alcohol level of .133, more than one and a half times the legal limit.

PARK RIDGEBURGLARY

– A home was burglarized sometime between June 6th and June 9th in the 600 block of North Dee Road. Entry to the home was gained through a window. Firearms, jewelry and and cash were reported stolen.

– A home was reportedly burglarized on June 13th in the 200 block of North Greenwood Avenue. Entry was gained through a window, and it is unclear what was stolen from the home.

FLEEING THE SCENE/DRUGS – Adam Sobczyk, 18 of the 300 block of Higgins Road,

reportedly hit a 1999 Chevy Suburban on Thorndale near Vine, then drove off the road, hitting a house at 1915 S. Vine. Minimal damage was sustained to the home. He then drove away from the scene and was stopped a block away. Sobcyzyk was charged with DUI, possession of marijuana and possession of a controlled substance.

PROPERTY DAMAGE – Damage to a garage door and wooden panels were

reported to have taken place between June 6th and June 7th in the 900 block of Hansen Place.

– A house was egged on June 8th in the 400 block of South Lincoln Avenue.

– Witnesses reportedly seen five juveniles using a baseball bat to damage a fountain at Southwest Park on South Lincoln Avenue on June 9th. Wooden fence posts were

also damaged in a yard in the 1000 block of South Lincoln overnight.

THEFT – Marcin Korcz, 28 of Elmwood Park was arrested and

charged with retail theft on June 10th. He is alleged to have stole two bottles of whiskey from Dominicks, 1900 S. Cumberland Avenue.

RIVER GROVE – No reports are available for River Grove.

ROSEMONTACCIDENT

– A school bus carrying 39 children ages 1213, was involved in a minor traffic accident on May 30th. The bus was allegedly rear ended at Lyndon Street and Touhy Avenues. No injuries were reported.

BATTERY – Anthony G. Bravos, 36, of South Barrington was arrested

and charged with battery on May 25th at Toby Keiths, 5441 Park Place, after he allegedly punched a 39 year old man.

– Abraham J. Ratan, 37, of Skokie was arrested and charged with battery on June 9th at Toby Keith’s, 5441 Park Place, after allegedly kicking a Rosemont man during an argument.

– Marisa L. Roman of Clearwater, Florida was arrested and charged with battery on June 14th at the Allstate Arena. She allegedly kicked and shoved a police officer who was trying to break up an argument.

– Carl Blattner, 26, of Chicago was arrested and charged with battery at Adobe Gilas, 5455 Park place on June 15th, after allegedly spitting on a bouncer who refused his entry into the bar.

– Miguel A. Rodriguez, 26 of Plainfield was arrested and charged with battery on June 15th, after he allegedly punched a man in the face during an altercation at MB Financial Park at Rosemont.

INDECENCY – Peter J. Hermann, 23 of Elk Grove Village was charged

with public indecency on June 2nd, He is alleged to have urinated in a stairwell of the parking garage located at 9559 Williams Street.

TRESPASS – Jasmine K. Masupha, 19 of Chicago was charged with

criminal trespass to property on June 1st after refusing to leave the Double Tree Hotel, 5460 River Road. She allegedly refused to leave after numerous requests by employees to do so.

– Timothy E. Vogel, 30 of Barrington was arrested and charged with criminal trespass to property after he was refused entry to Adobe Gilas, 5455 Park Place. Police were called and explained to Vogel that any business could refuse entry to their premises. He walked away, but again found the officer and continued to argue with him, he was told to leave the area, and refused, and was taken into custody.

– Aakifa Patel, 22 of Chicago was arrested and charged with criminal trespass to property on June 8th. She allegedly refused to leave Adobe Gilas, 5455 Park Place, when the bar was closing. Police tried to convince her to leave the premises, but she refused and allegedly screamed obscenities at the officers.

SCHILLER PARKAGGRAVATED ASSAULT

– A family disturbance between two brothers and one of the brothers live in girlfriend resulted in a charge of Aggravated battery in the 4700 block of Wesley Terrace on May 21st.

An argument ensued at the residence because of dogs roaming the home and barking. The brother complaining about the dogs went to his room during the argument and retrieved a 9mm gun, pointed it at both victims and threatened to shoot them both. Police called and asked the man to put the gun down, and stand outside the residence, which he did. The man admitted to pointing the gun at the couple and was arrested, the gun was confiscated and logged into evidence.

BURGLARY – A burglary occurred at Tacos Locos on River Road on May

17th. Entry to the business was gained when a rear door was broken in. $200 cash and a $1000 DVR recording system was reportedly stolen. There was also $400 worth of damage incurred to the business as a result of the incident.

DRUGS – A 20 year old Chicago man was charged with possession

of drug paraphernalia, possession of alcohol by a minor, speeding, driving on a suspended license and no proof of insurance on May 17th. Police pulled the suspect over in the 9400 block of Irving Park Road. A search of the vehicle yielded the following: One pocket sized scale, nine small clear zip lock baggies, two burnt rolled papers containing marijuana, two packs of rolling papers and a twelve pack case of beer.

PROSTITUTION – Schiller Park police set up a prostitution sting at the

Comfort Suites Hotel, 4200 River Road on May 23rd. Police responded to an online ad and set up a time to meet with two sisters for sexual activity later in the evening. The sisters known as “Dakota and Catalyna” arrived at the hotel and explained their services and how much they charge per hour. The undercover officer agreed to pay $350 for one half hour. Once money was exchanged, the young women began to undress and were then arrested and charged with prostitution.

THEFT – On May 19th, a resident on the 9800 block of Montrose

Avenue, reported to police that when she went outside to do yard work when she noticed her solar lights were missing from her property. Retail value of the items missing is estimated at $68.

– On May 20th, a man staying at the Quality Inn, 3801 N. Mannheim Rd, reported to police that his spare tire was reportedly stolen from his vehicle. The tire lowering mechanism on his vehicle was also damaged.

– A man reported that sometime between May 19th and May 24th, his boat which was stored at Public Storage, 9700 Irving Park Rd, had been burglarized. The man stated he picked his boat up on the 24th for a fishing trip to Wisconsin. He stopped in Wisconsin to refuel and went inside his boat and noticed property was missing and damaged. Reported missing were two St. CroxJohnny Morris reels, 2 fishing rods, Tackle boxes containing lures, tools, fishing net, Frabill live bait cooler with aerator and a filet knife. He also relayed that the rod locker located in the boat was damaged. The items stolen cost an estimated $820.

VEHICLE THEFT – On May 19th, a man in the 9400 block of Lawrence Court

called police and reported his 2005 Suzuki Hayabusa GSX motorcycle had been stolen from the rear parking lot of his apartment building. The motorcycle was reported taken sometime overnight between May 18th and May 19th. The motorcycle is described as black and gray, has right side drag pipes, bright blue headlights and no side mirrors. The bike is valued at $6800.

Residents are warned to keep their valuables locked up, doors and windows locked when not at home, vehicles locked, even if leaving it for a few minutes; that’s all it takes for a thief to take off with it. Call police if you observe any suspicious activity in your area. Readers are reminded that an arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt. Only a court of law can make that determination.


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JULY 4TH, HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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ROTARY CLUB OF CHICAGO O’HARE FOUNDATION MEETINGSThe Rotary Club of Chicago O’Hare Foundation has regular weekly meetings on Thursday from noon until 1:30 at the Great Escape Restaurant in Schiller Park. They welcome new members and invite you to join them. The mission of Rotary is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its fellowship of business, professional, and community leaders. They encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise; they are committed to Service Above Self. If you are interested in joining contact Larry Fritz 708-602-9930. Or visit their website at http://www.clubrunner.ca/Portal/Home.aspx?accountid=2178

JULY 10THHAPPY BIRTHDAY FRANK MAZZONE

Have a great day!

FREE LINE DANCE LESSONS OFFERED

Beginners welcome. Lessons are held on Wednesdays and Fridays from 10 to 11:30am at the Carl Fiorito Senior Center at 2610 N. Mannheim in Franklin Park. Dance instructor – Benni Fernandez. For info, call 708-531-1128

JULY 24THHAPPY BIRTHDAY TO

OUR FRIEND CHRISTINE T. IN FLORIDA

Best Wishes for a Wonderful Day!

John and Barb

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AVE MARIA COUNCIL #4456

LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS

Serving our church, community and country for over 50 years! Our council serves St. Gertrudes in Franklin Park and St. Beatrice in Schiller Park. The Community benefits from our fundraisers such as the Tootsie Roll Drive and pancake breakfasts, to name a couple, helping people with intellectual disabilities and future seminarians. Meetings are held at 8pm at St. Beatrice School Hall on the 1st Wednesday of the month for business meetings and 3rd Wednesday of the month for social meetings. If interested in joining the Knights please call Richard Mohrhusen at 847-455-5795. Find out how you can not only enrich your own life, but the lives of others. CALL TODAY FOR INFORMATION!

JULY 30THHAPPY BIRTHDAY MARY

PILTAVERLove Aunt Barb and Uncle John

HELP INVITEDa/v-Creative-used-to-be looking for a knowledgeable, radio-tv-type to team-up onproductions/ideas for local cable-tv outlets. Marginal experience accepted; major, big-time TV-background not. Letters, resumes, postcards, notes to: maj, geoMedia, Box 56622, Chicago, IL 60656-0622. Detail abilities, vision for always-wanted-to-do r/tv projects.

HELP WANTEDPerson to deliver newspaper subscriptions once a month to Schiller and Franklin Park. Must have own car. Paid position. Email [email protected] with letter of interest or call 847-260-5670 and leave your name and phone number.

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FOR SALEWOOL RUG, 6X9, COCOA, CREAM, RUST,

BURGUNDY, $300. 773-763-1399.

HALL FOR RENT*All Occasions* Groups, meetings, parties. Seating capacity 175.

American Legion Hall, 9757 Pacific, Franklin ParkFor booking information, contact Bonnie 847.678.7474 *Reasonable rental rates.

Join US FOR BINGO EVERY THURSDAY EVENING-DOORS OPEN 5PM.

CLUTTER CUTTER ADSClean out that clutter in your attic, basement, garage

or home with our Clutter Cutter Ads.FOR SALE Two Tiffany Lamps – Floor lamp and matching table lamp. Blues/Purples/Greens. $350 or best offer. 773-814-4096

FOR SALE CARPET MATS. 24x24 NEW various colors $1/ea. Great for Car, Office, Home. 708-524-2327

FOR SALE GULBRANSEN PIANO with bench. Excellent condition. Tuned and ready to play. $600 OBO Call 708-395-5039.

FOR SALE INGLIS (BY WHIRLPOOL) ELECTRIC DRYER. LIKE NEW, WHITE, LARGE CAPACITY. $250 obo 224-595-7633

FOR SALE WOOL RUG, 6x9, COCOA, RUST, BURGUNDY, CREAM. $300. 773-763-1399.

FOR SALE GREEN AND WHITE UPHOLSTERED CHAIR, SOME WEAR, $50. 773-763-1399.

FOR SALE POGO STICK $25. 773-763-1399.

FOR SALE 2 complete sets of golf clubs 1 mans and 1 womans. Bags included. Excellent condition. $35 Firm each set 708-456-2259

FOR SALE Honda Transfer Switch for Generator 6 breakers = 5,000 watts, Like new-$225. Tod 847-678-6375

FOR SALE 7 Clear plastic stackable letter/paper sorter trays $2 each. 773-763-1399.

FOR SALE Vintage Samsonite brown suitcase $50. 773-763-1399.

FOR SALE Collection of stitchery kits, fabric, frames, thread, pattern books $45 all. 773-763-1399.

FOR SALE End tables and bar stools starting at $10. 847-288-1921.

FOR SALE 3 wooden stackable tables, throw pillows, blankets, & misc. All like New, All reasonable prices. 708-452-6760

FOR SALE Make-up Essential Kits. New and sealed. 8 lip colors, 2 blushes, 10 eye shadows, Mascara (conditioner and lengthening mascara), 6 piece brush set all in their own black designer carrying case. Retail value $165.00 Selling for $30 each. 3 or more $25/each. Per fect gif t for yourself or others. Call Pam with any questions or to place your order. 8 47-707-3153. Free local delivery or pick-up.

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