Oak Lawn Independent

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From Jan 01, 1998
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Pwladical p—If paM at Oak Uwa. IL. 60483 I Olber relet Mipplied on rnqueet. I A new law sponsored by Stale Senator Patrick O’Malley
Peblnbed weekly In the VilUgr of Onk Uwn. IL
(R-Palos Park) to help Illinois citizens cut through the red
tape of public benefits programs could save the stale
thousands of dollars each year, once it is funded.
Register
As of Jan. I, the law directed the Illinois Department on
Aging to develop a statewide program through the 13 Area
For Basic Agencies on A|^ to help senior dtizm with paperwork
and bureaucratic obstacles that can hamper full partkipalion
in programs that are available to them. O’Mall^ says he will
■Wfl Signing pursue slate funding for the program in the upcoming
legislative session.
“This new law is based on a program developed by the
The Oak Lawn Public
Suburban Area Agency on Aging that helped more than
Library will begin accepting
On Page 19 4,0(10 senior citizens in the Chkagoland area in its first year
registrations for a six- eek
alone. It addresses a common situation wherein the personal
** Basic Sign Language class on
“Oak Lawn Jan. Sth. The course, offered resources of older residents are stretched to the point that
p ■ tuop _a duljt,s high school age and / they need to rely more and more on assistance programs.
nevieWS scheduled for ^ The bureaucratic red tape that sometimes accompanies these
Columnist Saturdays. Feb. 7th through programs can be'daunting, however.” O’Malley said.
March 14th from 10 to 11:30 f The 18th District Senator says a preliminary cost analysis,
Ann Bennett a.m. in the Oak Lawn Rotary based on the program’s success in Chok County, indicates
the new program could increase the cost-to-benefit ratio
«5iirriimh«5
dUCCUmOS Registration will continue nearly three-fold. Numbers from suburban Cook show that
until Wednesday, Feb. 4th or it cost $792,413 to access $1,911,377 worth of benefits for
until the class is full, senior citizens under the traditional case manager system, a
^ Q _ whichever comes first. Senior Honored 2.41 to I ratio. The new Red Tape Cutlers Program, which
”n KSge & Registration forms are has a strong volunteer base, could access the same benefits
B□ llUoUoUd Duoonnoorrss aIvnafiolarbmlea tiaot n/tRhee cGepentieoranl U.S. Rep. Bill Lipinski hoaored 15 scaior citizeas forT ahse lSitutlbe uarsb a$n2 7A2,r3e2a5 .A ag e7n.0c1y toon I Aragtiinog. worked with the
Needed I Booth during regular hours froai the 3rd Coagressioaal District who have American Association of Retired Persons (AARP) and 19
coatributed sigaificaatly to their coaiaiaBities or their
community-based senior service organizations to develop a
DeSOeratelv ® first-come, first-served professioas doriag his 1997 Seaior Citizea of the Year
^ ^ basis. Class size is limited to program that utilizes the talents and energies of volunteers.
Program Dec. 9 at the Burhaak Rose Restaaraat ia
20 plus five alternates. A $20 Many of (he volunteers in the pilot program were senior
On Page 12 non-refundable fee per Burbaak. State Seaalor aad Stkkaey Towaship citizens recruited by AARP and trained through the
Supervisor Louis Viverito (left) aad Coagressmaa
® person covers materials and Suburban Area Agency on Aging.
Chicago To I instructor. Payment must be Lipinski (right) congratulate Martha Dorn of Oak “As demonstrated this past summer with the recent
Lawn, who was nominated to be a Senior of the Year
Host '99 submitted with the form in by the Oak Lawn Senior Citizen Council. expansion through state funding of the home-delivered meal
order to be eligible for program to thousands of homebound seniors, the existing
Tournament enrollment. community-based senior service Department on Aging and
Christmas Tree
Students will be taught Area network offers the perfect foundation for the
Qp Panp language with implementation of new cost-effective programs like the Red
V/II I-aye 19 (yXmerican Sign Recycling Program Tap Cutlers," said Jonathan Lavin, Executive Director of
Check For Language), linger spelling the Suburban Area Agency on Aging.
Y_ _ ^1 and deaf culture. A Certi- Assistance provided through such a program could
TOUr UiaSS ficate of Completion will be include, but need not be limited to, transportation services;
To ease the holiday clean-up so it will be fun and
Reunion J issued to those who. meet beneficial to the environment. Cook County Forest Preserve representation of persons in'benefits procedures^ senior
completion requirements. advocacy in relation to benefit programs; education ol
District Board President John Stroger announced the forest
senior citizens on benefits programs; public education on
preserve is providing a Christmas tree recycling program. On
Name Wall Of Famer Saturdays and Sundays, Jan. 3rd, 4th, lOth and 11th, benefits of interest to senior citizens; and involvement in the
residents can drop off their Christmas trees from 9 a.m. to 4 systemic problems of benefits programs for senior citizens.
p.m. at any of the district’s six nature centers and enjoy the O’Malley says an added benefit to the program is
Claremont McKenna back for induction into the free special exhibits and programs being offered. increased independence for older citizens.
College has inducted Wall of Fame. The trees will be shredded for mulch and used to care for “Providing a cost-effective means of helping older people
Caroline Vlasis of Oak Lawn A CMC government- the trees and shrubs throughout the forest preserve district. access assistance programs may be the difference'between
into the Wall of Fame, also economics-accounting The mulch is spread around trees and shrubs to prevent maintaining their independence or depleting their savings
known as the Alumni Athlete major, Caroline is a graduate moisture evaporation. It is an important part of the forest and having to move to a nursing home,” O’Malley said. “It
Recognition Wall of the joint of Mother McAuley High preserve’s year-round effort to protect its trees. is the inestimable value of older persons maintainini both
athletic departments of School. She is the daughter Tree collection sites will be at the following forest preserve their independence and dignity, coupled with its reliance on
Claremont McKenna of Patricia and George district mature centers: The Little Red Schoolhouse, 9800 S. volunteers and minimizing red tape, that makes this such a
College, Harvey ,Mudd Vlasis. 104th Ave.. Willow Springs; River Trail, 3120 N. Milwaukee great program. This is exactly what we should be doing in
College and Scripps College. A total of 15 CMC alumni Ave., Northbrook; Sand Ridge, 15890 Paxton Ave.. South government—getting more done for less.”
Caroline achieved first scholar athletes received Holland; Trailside Museum, 738 Thatcher Ave., River Phi Kappa Phi Honors
team all-league status, a 3.0 honors at the lOth annual Forest; and Crabtree. Palatine Rd., one mile west of
or better grade point average, Alumni Athletic Recognition Barrington Rd., Barrington. Ekaterini B. Kottaras, Kappa Phi honor society. Phi
and graduated. Scholar Banquet held at the Marian The Christmas tree recycling program is for residential Susan M. Lash, and Edward Kappa Phi honors outstand-
athletes from the most recent Miner Cook Athenaeum at purposes only. For additional information, contact the J. Staneik of Oak Lawn have ing scholarship in all
raduation class are invited Claremont McKenna College Department of Forestry at [phone]. been elected to the Phi academic areas.
JIM KIRBY’S 1998 NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS
See Paqe 12
PAGE l-THUKSDAY. JANUARY 1.19M
Senior Council Opposes Medicare Bill
Leaden of the Illinois State Council of Senior Citizens service for two years after the ’’private contract.” What wW iMi mum ffor the McRkaic Pragna?
called on the 11th District Congressman Jerry Weller to take B. Doctors must warn ’’private pay” paljcnts that they Currently WW of those Medicare eligible have enrolled in
his name off of an AMA sponsored bill that would destroy cannot get Medigap payments for the service and that Medicare Part R. If they become ill Medicare covers their
the core of Medicare. other doctors who accept Medicare payments could heahh care needs. Under this bill senior citizens and people
“I want to know why Congressman Jerry Weller is selling perform the same service. with disabilities will no longer be able to count on M^iew
senior citizens down the river. We have earned Medicare and Who SopporU thto AineiidiMol? to cover Jheir medical bills. |
now he wants to let some doctor tell me that I have to pay for The AMA has lobbied for*this bill. The AMA has always Quality care will be jeopardized. More specialists will
ceitain procedures out of my pocket. I can’t afford that,” opposed the balanced billing provision of Medicare. Doctors refuse Medicate.
said Katie Bradley of Park Forest. “Congressman Weller want to be able to set their own prices and not be regulated Medicare will no longer help control medical inflation.
should not support blatant greed by doctors and the AMA." by Medicare. Doctors need Medicare patients because they Medical prices for everyone will soar.
The Kyl-Archer Bill would allow doctors to negotiate fees make up over (SOW of health care costs. The Kyi amendment Balanced billing protections will no longer be in effect.
with Medicare patients above those set by Medicare. Doctors allows doctors to be able to charge a higher rate to some Current Medicare fraud protections will be removed. ,We
would be able to pick and choose who they accept Medicare patients without loosing the revenue from all their Medicare will see doctors double billing services from both patients
from and with whom they have private contracts. Under a patients. and Medicate.
private contract benetlciaries are responsible for 100^ of the
United Blood Services Is Appealing To
costs and doctors may charge whatever price they want.
“I'm not on Medicare yet, but I have a parent who is and I
want Medicare to be around for me and my children. I’m Donors To Replenish Low Blood Supply
concerned that if this bill passes the Medicare program we
have come to count on for senior citizens won’t exist,”
explained Kathleen McCarthy from Park Forest. With one long holiday weekend behind us and one more Blood shortages are common during holiday periods.
“If doctors want to negotiate fees they should get out of just around the corner. United Blood Services Chickgo office Holiday activities, travel and unusual schedules compete for
the Medicare system,” said Illinois State Council of Senior has issued an appeal for blood donors to donate today. donors’ lime. Blood supplies are depleted because
Citizns Board member Jim Winfree from Steger. “This bill “Blood inventories are at very low levels right now,” said hospitalize patients continue to use blow) in order to
removes vital protections for Medicare patients by allowing Joe Torroll, community relations director. “We’re urging all recover. Emergencies occur. WitlT continuing usage and
doctors to charge any rate for whatever services they feel eligible donors to donate - today - ht one of our locations.” decreased replenishment, inventories drop to extremely low
like. Imagine trying to barter with your doctor over the price United Blood Services is open at Children’s Memorial levels. “We’re trying lo keep enough blood lo adequately
of an operation; it's health care to the highest bidder.” Hospital from 12 noon until 7 p.m.; at the James Thompson serve-patient needs,” Torroll said.
What is the Kyle-Archcr Amendment HR Z497/S IHM— Center from 10 a.m. until S p.m.; at Cjotilieb Memorial Those interested in donating blood must be at least 17
Medkgre Beneficiaries Freedom to Contract Act? Hospital in Melrose Park from I2.noon until 7 p.m.; and'at years old, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and be in good
Background St. Francis Hospital in Blue Island from 12 noon unlit 7 p.m. health. Donating blood lakes about one hour and each
Under the original Medicare law, any covered medical “People with blood type O and B are the most urgently donation helps three patients.
services provided to a Medicare benficiary enrolled in Pan B needed,” Torroll explained. Type O positive is the most
had lo be billed under Medicare’s payment rules. No common blotxl type and, consequently, the most used. Type
“private" billing by the doctor was permitted. Under this O negative is rare, buw can be given lo anyone in an
arrangement, seniors have been protected against emergency situation. Type B positive is found in only 10
unscrupulous doctors who wanted more money than percent of the population while Type B negative is found in MONEY TALK
Medicare rules permitted. Balanced billing protections only two percent. "Types O and B are a major challenge
require doctors who bill through Medicare to charge no more when bliKKl shortages occur,” Torroll said. “We welcome
than 15'''o above Medicare-set rates. all blood donors, but our most urgent need is for Types O H.v
However, during the recent debate on the “Balanced and B.” HOD MAYO
Budget Act ol IW7“ Senator John Kyi ol Arizona succeeded Donors can walk into one of the United Blood Services
in changing the Medicare law to permit “private contract centers listed above, or they can call 1(800)366-6799 lo
arrangements," under which bcnrficiarirs would pay IWW schedule a donation appointment. It’s best lo make an
of whatever the doctor wants lo charge under the payment appointment because operating schedules are changed, due The Laud Tniat
contract. These changes spell the end of balanced billing to the holidays, but walk-in donors are encouraged lo come
protections. The National Council of Senior Citizens in, as schedules are light enough lo accommodate them. When a person’s estate
(NCSC) and the Illinois State Council of Senior Citizens Groups who would like to schedule an emergency blood goes to Probate, probate
(ISCSC) lobbied against these changes. drive may call Pat Hagerman at [phone], ext. 239. fees can reduce t^efici-
During the debate NCSC and ISCSC activists won “We have lots of room in our calendar lo accommodate aries’ inheritances by an
restrictions lo the Kyl amendment. blood drives for this Friday and next week,” Torroll said. average of 3-5%. The
A. Any doctor wbo decides to force a “private “Groups who can sign up at least 25 donors can be normal probate process
contract” could not bill for any Medicare covered accommodated. ’' can last anywhere from
nine months to two years.
Probate is a public
St. Rita
process, so anyone can see
what you owned and who
Happy you owed upon your
Exams
death. Your family will
forfeit control during the
entire process. What is Mayo
St. Rita of Cascia High
Holidays really amazing is that you can avoid this happening
School, 7740 S. Western,
when it concerns your real estate!
welcomes all eighth grade
Your real estate, whether it be your primary
boys lo take the entrance
residence, vacation home or rental property, may be
examination to be held on
one of the largest assets you own. Instead of going
Saturday, Jan. lOth at 8:15
Pam Woodward a.m. All eighth graders through the hassle of probate if you wish to leave your
wishing to attend St. Rita in real estate to your beneficiaries, you can set up what is
Candidate For State Senator the fall must lake the exam known as a Land Trust.
on this date. A Land Trust is a simple, inexpensive method of
19th District There is a 520 lest fee and handling the ownership of real estate. The recorded
students should bring two title to the real estate is held by the Trustee, but all
No. 2 pencils for the lest. A rights and privileges of ownership are exercised by the
waiting room with coffee and primary beneficial owner of the Trust.
Paid For By Committee To Elect Pam Woodward rolls will be available for On a technical note, the beneficiary of a Land Trust
parents of the boys taking the changes his/her interest from real property to personal
exam. property, which allows it to be treated in much the
St. Rita will be awarding same manner as a car, a savings account or other
• Family Dentistry academic scholarships lo tangible property. This means that the beneficiary’s
• Nitrous Oxide incoming students. Those interest can be sold, pledged or assigned in a much
who score in the 95th simpler manner than if it were still classified as real
• Othodontic-Cosmetic
smile makeovers percentile on the exam are property.
eligible for a SI ,000 academic You may amend the terms of the Trust, add more
• Headphones scholarship. The two property to the Trust whenever you wish, or terminate
• Early morning A students with the best scores the Trust at any time. This can be done whether you
will receive a 52,500 own property or are in the process of acquiring
evening appointments
academic scholarship. All property.
• Designer Dentures
scholarships are renewable It sounds relatively simple, but it accomplishes quite
for four' years as long as a lot. You avoid the Probate Court process com¬
students continue lo perform pletely. In cases of multiple ownership, a Land Trust
well academically. In order offers protection of ownership and allows for eaise of
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lo be eligible for an academic succession of ownership. It is very easy to convey,
In All Of Us scholarship, students must transfer or dispose of part interest of the property.
take the exam at St. Rha. At Evergreen Bank, we have nearly forty years of
For additional informa¬ experience in Trust Services and have extensive skills
“A Warm Smile Is A Precious Asset” tion, contact Tom Bryja, in the Land Trust area. We offer attractive pricing and
admissions director, at (773) personalized service. We can offer same-day
925-RITA. turnwound in most instances at any of our convenient
F. Michael Sheehan D.D.S. $40.00 Hold College locations. Our professionals have' a great deal of
Discount experience working with area attorneys. If you would
11105 So. St. Louis To Board Meets like to learn more about Land Trust, please feel free to
call me or one of our other Trust specialists at (708)
All Now
422-6700.
The next regular meeting
Patients
773-445-5432 of the Moraine Valley
Bob Mayo manages the Trust and Asset Management
Conununity College Board
Services Division at Evergreen Bank. He has over a
of Truiteei wiH be held on
decade of experience in all trust-related services. He is'
Etwning And Satuntoy Hour* Wednesday. Jan. 21. the
a graduate of the prestigious National Trust School
meeting will be held at 6:30
and an Honor Graduate of the Graduate Trust School
Moat Inaurance p.m., in the Board Room. sponsored by the American Banker’s Association held
y-it 't r.ijf ( 4jn V ♦'iiMTu »* .' I Mr I m**'ni '. I’hrir,*' Plana Welname L243, on the campus, 10900 at Northwestern University.
S. 88th Ave. . . .
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Forestry THURSDAY. JANUARY 1, 1998-FAGE 3
Free Seminars
Steward
For Women Set
Intern
First National Bank of Evergreen Park recently sponsored
The Illinois Department of
Ihe first in a series of free seminars designed for women. The
Natural Resources is
series is entitled “Women to Women’! and the first half of
accepting applications for
Ihe presentation was entitled “Your Money, Your Future”
four Stewardship Forestry
Intern positions. The posts by WGN radio and CLTV Financial expert, Darlene Todd.
are designed for immediate \ Ms. Todd looked at future investment and life trends, gave
information on how to invest and where to go to receive
gradules holding a bachelor’s
quality investment services. In addition, local celebrity Joan
degree in Forestry and will
E. Murphy, RN. Ph.D., of Lillie Company of Mary
run for a three month period
Hospital, presented her motivational speech, “Superwomen
from January through
of the ‘90s.’’ Ms. Murphy shared lips on how to reduce stress
March. The stewardship pays
and improve health. The success of the presentations was
SI.JOS monthly and will
conFirined by hearty applause from the TOO-t- participants in
allow g^uates to obtain
Ihe Oak Lawn Hilton grand ballroom. Along with receiving
professional '\>n-the-job
. helpful information, each woman received a free gift bag,
experience in rural and urban
compliments of Evergreen Bank, and a complimentary
forestry. Interested students CoMly Cirrail Crarl Clerk Aaidia PwlnU. ahowa thini fron left.
stress-buster head and shoulder massage from Everything’s
should write to the Illinois Kco^iics Janes Blaha, aa Orlaad Park rcsMeal aad a Graad Chef De Gate of the
Relative salon in Evergreen Park.
Department of Natural Americaa Lefira, befoK ccrenoaies to place wreaths at the eteraal flaiae la
The seminar was designed by a group of female executives
Resources. Jeri L. Knaus. ‘key nwHle for their coaatry. of the bank in order to assist women in their financial
S24 S. Second St.. Room I^arcd Padaski from left to right: Dick Deviae, Cook Coaaty State’s
endeavors. As Roberta Bauer-Micetic, senior vice-president
SOU. Springfield. IL Attoiaey; l^a; Loto DMrkksoa. IIHaois Comptroller; Marflyo Lee, nrst vlce- of First National Bank of Evergreen' Park, stated in her
62701-1787. or phone (217) Sr**”*"!.?^**? S»«««e’s Americao Legioa Departmeat of Aaxiliary: aad Gailwyaa opening speech to kick off the evening, “Women need
782-4063. Starr, a first vicenresMeat of the aaxiliary.
. economic wisdom and literacy, for these are the tools to
economic independence and security. Our hope is that this
Online Smoking Cessation Clinic Told
series of seminars will demystify Financial planning and help
all who attend gain greater access to and understanding of
The American Lung Association of Metropolitan Chicago Financial products and investment choices based on your
“Freedom from Smoking has been available for years to
(ALAMC) is encouraging smokers to surf in and sign up for Ihe public via group clinics, audiotapes, videotapes and self- own Financial goals.”
a six-week -Freedom from Smoking online clinic starting help manuals,” says Kirkwood. “Today, Ihe internet allows Future seminars are currently being planned, so if you
Tuesday. Jan. 13th. missed out on this First seminar, you won’t want to miss
us to make Ihe program even more accessible to smokers
The online smoking cessation clinic is based on the lung who wish to break free of the nicotine addiction in the another! To learn about upcoming “Women to Women”
association’s gold standard Freedom from Smoking program comfort of their own homes.” events, call Evergreen Bank’s Marketing Department at
which has already helped many smokers outside of the For more information about Freedom from Smoking, or [phone].
virtual world quit smoking for good. Offered on the ALA’s to register for the next round of online clinics, visit the ALA
Parking On Credit
website www.lungusa.org/ffs/ in conjunction with the website at http://www.lungusa.org/ffs/ or call (312)
marketers of Nkrotrol, Freedom from Smoking online is a 243-2000.
six-week interactive internet program led by experts who
REAP Expands The City of Chicago recently announced it is now
understand the needs, motivations and rationalizations that
accepting the American Express Card at O'Hare and
cause individuals to continue smoking. A trained facilitator
Midway airport parking facilities in response to an
responds to queries and guides each registered individual Visiting Program
overwhelming demand. The addition of American Express
through the cessation process. The cost of the clinic is S4S
as a payment option will make business travel at the airport
per person to ensure that participants are ready for this
more convenient, panicularly with cardholders who have
important step. Relationships through the Elderly Alliance Program
corporate accounts.
“The American Lung Association’s Freedom from (REAP) is a not-for-proHl organization located in Oak
In addition, all City of Chicago payment centers,
Smoking program is built on the premise that no two Forest that serves the elderly in southern Cook County.
departments and agencies that accept credit cards as a form
smokers are alike,’’ says John Kirkwood, executive director REAP has two programs: REAP’s Visiting and Outings
of payment will now accept the American Express Card as
of the ALAMC. “That’s why the online clinic begins by Programs. Beginning in 1998. REAP will begin to offer its
well. Chicagoans will be able to use the card to pay for city
finding out why each person smokes, and the speciHc people, Visiting Program to isolated residential senior citizens of
license fees, city vehicle stickers and outstanding parking
places and things that trigger their urge to light up in order to south suburban Cook County.
tickets, among other things.
develop an individual set of coping strategies to handle these REAP has primarily served seniors in nursing homes, but
“By providing American Express as an option, we now ■
triggers." decided to expand its Visiting Program when several
have given the citizens of Chicago the chokes of all credit
McNeil Consumer Products Co., marketers of the residential seniors expressed an interest in the program. The
cards necessary to make their lives easkr,” said City
Nicotrol Patch (nicotine transdermal system) and Nicolrol new segment of the Visiting Program will address the social
Revenue Director Hugh Murphy. “The city’s Department of
NS (nicotine nasal spray), has donated S2.S million toward a needs of isolated, lonely residential seniors by matching
Revenue expects to utilize the acceptance of the American
national, two-year ^cational partnership with the ALA to them with a volunteer who lives nearby. The two participants
Express Card as a means of streamlining the revenue
help smokers quit smoking and prevent young people from will then develop a mutually beneficial friendship over a
collection process, while providing additional customer
starting. period of time.
service to its citizens.”
To ensure privacy and prevent interruptions, the program REAP’s founder and executive director, Richard Kealey,
is held once a week in a private chat room for registered is thrilled that REAP’s Board of Directors approved the
participants only starting Jan. 13th. Ongoing support expansion. "I’m excited to start the residential part'of our FUN DAY PACKAGE
throughout the six-week course and afterwards is available Visiting Program because I know there are many
through a special Freedom from Smoking message board homebound seniors that will benefit from a newly-formed
and live chats that allow participants to correspond and friendship! While our senior friends in the nursing homes
From—Old Barn Restaurant In Burbank |
support each other between classes when they may need usually have some contact with others, many residential
reinforcement the most. seniors have little or no contact with anyone throughout the To-Empress Casino In Joliet
week.”
Round Trip Transport, Two Cruises
LEGAL NOTICE The residental Visiting Program will initially concentrate
on serving seniors in Stickney Township, but will serve Lunch At Boat. Dinner at Old Barn
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Corporate seniors in nearby townships as resources permit. In fact, Only $22.00
Authorities of the Village of Crestwood, Cook County, REAP is currently seeking several seniors from the Tinley (tax/tip incl.)
Illinois, pursuant to Sectiol^7-l-13 of the Illinois Municipal Park/Country Club Hills areas to participate in REAP’s
Code, Chapter 65, Illinois Compiled Statutes, are residential Visiting Program. REAP’s primary sources of Gift Certificataa Available
contemplating the annexation of the following described funding are individual donors and special event fundraisers Call 708-614-6484
unincorporated territory. such as their upcoming SuperBowl Parly at the VFW in Oak
High Rollers Shuttle
L.awn. For more information or if you would like to
The East 300.00 feet of the West 700.00 feet of the volunteer, call Richard Kealey at [phone].
Northeast 'A (except the South 25 Acres thereof) of
CREST Talk
the Northwest 'A of Section 4, and that part of said
Northeast ‘A of the Northwest 'A of said Section 4
On Cancer
lying East of the West 700.00 feet thereof and lying
Northwesterly of Crestwood Pines, a subdivision as
recorded per Document No. 21953400, of part of Sr. Ellen Gaynor will be
said Northwest 'A of Section 4, all in Township 36 Ihe presenter for CREST
North, Range 13 East of the Third Principal (Christian Reflection WHY WAIT?
Meridian, in Cook County, Illinois. Enrichment for Seniors at
Toleniine) on Sunday, Jan.
Permanent Index Numbers; 28-04-10l-0304X)00 Ilih from 2:30 to 4:15 p.m.
and 28-04-101-021-0000. Sr. Ellen is a member of the • Sinks • Tubs • Toilets • Floor Drains
Sinsiniwa Dominicans.
The above-described territory is not within the boundaries As an oncologist, Sr. Ellen • Clean Out Stations Installed • Faucets • Disposals
served as an attending
of any city or village, contains less than (60) acres and is
wholly bounded by the Village of Crestwood. physician to the late Joseph »Sumps and Ejector Pumps • Expert Root Removal
Cardinal Bernardin in the'
last months of his life.* • Water Heaters • Copper Repiping • Gas Leaks
The Mayor and Board of Trustees of The Village of
Sister’s impressive;
Crestwood, Cook County, Illinois, will consider the
credentials combined with
adqption of an Ordinance annexing the above-described I
her faith perspective offer a
territory at their regular meeting to be held on Thursday, We Charge by the job not the hour.
unique and challenging
January 15, 1998, at 8:00 P.M. Said meeting will be held at
source of reflection. *SATISFACTtON GUARANTEED OR YOUR MONEY BACK
the Crestwood Civic Center. 14025 S. Kostner Avenue,
Bring a friend, daughter or
Crestwood, Illinois.
son with you to CREST.
Jnc.
Registration begins at 2 p.m. rnmtnrt Zone
BY ORDER OF THE CORPORATE AUTHORITIES OF
at Mercy Residence at
THE VILLAGE OF CRESTWOOD,
Toleniine; there is a S3
COOK COUNTY, ILLINOIS
charge. Rrfreshments will be ri
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THE PUBLISHERS OF Elmer Lysen wrote many columns during his 45 years here at the Messenger and
Northeast Illinois District
this is one we think is most appropriate at this time of the year. Originaliy ii
MIDLOTHIAN-BREMEN MESSENGER Council of Carpenters has
appeared 21 years ago this month prior to his death.
OAK LAWN INDEPENDENT endorsed Tim McCarthy for
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THE WORTH CITIZEN the Democratic nomination
for Illinois Secretary of
THE PALOS CITIZEN
State. The Council, which Back in the days before chain saws came on the scene, the Christmas-New Year
HICKORY HILLS EDITION
represents 32,000 tradesmen vacation saw a lot of time sawing by many youngsters who had to help stock the
the CHICAGO RIDGE CITIZEN and women, is one of the wood pile. It was during such times, however, that many world problems, as well as
EVERGREEN PARK COURIER largest labor organizations in family problems, were discussed.
BEVERLY NEWS the metropolitan area. Our father was in the construction swiftly through the skies causing the
MOUNT GREENWOOD EXPRESS McCarthy, the Orland trades, as well as fanning, so the cold night to follow day. and the changing
ALSIP EDITION Park police chief, is the winter months resulted in his being seasons to come and go with lightning
SCOTTSDALE—ASHBURN INDEPENDENT second candidate the home much more than in the summer. If speed.
BRIOGEVIEW INDEPENDENT Carpenters have endorsed for you haven’t pulled a long cross-cut saw At SO, a man thinks of what he will do
BURBANK-STICKNEY INDEPENDENT statewide office. Last month through a l^inch log you have no idea during the 30 years he has left to live-
ORLANDTWP MESSENGER the Council threw its support how much conversation you can carry perhaps.
to Dan McLaughlin in his bid
on during the session. You stopped But at 70, he knows the time is fast
for the Democratic nomina¬
(70S)38S-242S tion for Illinois Treasurer. often to rest, of course, and to drive a approaching to close his books, balance
Main Offica 3S40 W. 147lh SI. little wedge into the cut to make the saw his accounts, and get ready to bid
“We are identifying candi¬
MMIeltiian. IN. 6044S dates who have demonstrated move easier. farewell to the days and years that once
they will support the needs The wood sawing experience is just promised to last forever.
and interests of working men about over. John Balcauski who cuts As we agreed “Time is a succession of
and women,’’ said Earl J. and sells wood from his location at events.” If you go to sleep and wake in a
105th Congress Oliver, president of the 115th and Ridgeland made a chain saw minute or wake in IS hours, it’s the
District Council. “Tim and available to me. It cuts through logs in same, so far as you know. When you
Dan are two such indivi¬ seconds, but in the process the noise it sleep, time slips by.
Guarantees A duals.’’ makes deadens your ears so that you If death is sleep, followed by awaken¬
McCarthy, a Chicago can’t carry on a conversation even when ing, it will make no difference to us
native, has been Orland you are not cutting wood. whether we wake instantly in another
Balanced Budget Park’s police chief since I thank John for the saw, because it world, or a thousand years later in
1994. Prior to that he spent does make cutting trees and logs a another universe.
22 years as Special Agent in pleasure, rather than a job. Time is a succession of events. The
the U.S. Secret Service - 14
by Tboaut J. Doaobne. PmMcal A CEO But the reason 1 suited to tell you length of our life depends on what we
of them as head of its
U.S. Cbambcr of Cooumtcc about the wood cutting sessions is that I do. how much we pack and crowd into
Chicago field office. While
assigned to Ronald Reagan’s gained much information and learning our hours. The man of genius, with an
The firsi session of the KJSih Congress is history. It’s time presidential detail in 1981, from my dad during our wood cutting intensively active, working mind, may
for the business community to take stock of its achievements McCarthy was shot in the ordeals. actually live more in one hour than
iInW I89.V 7—and prepare itself for the important tasks ahead in chest by John Hinckley, Jr. A topic which came up often for dis¬ another man will live in 7S years.
as he shielded the President cussion was the matter of time, which The average old man in his three score
Led by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and its nation¬ in the assassination attempt. we agreed to call a “Succession of and ten, lives a thousand times longer,
wide federation of pro-enterprise aaivists, business achieved McCarthy, 48, currently events.’’ After one of these long wood in actual events, than a monstrous turtle
these major legislative victories;
serves as Chair of the cutting sessions I made lengthy notes, that exists five and six hundred years
• Balanced Budget Aa—guarantees a balanced federal
Domestic Violence Com¬ and just this week, some 40 years later, I and never lives at all.
budget by 2(X)2, and includes Medicare reforms that
save SIIS billion, eliminating the need for another mittee of the Fifth District came across them. And with a New Year Scholars have said that we live in
increase in payroll taxes—there have been 22 increases in Chiefs of Police, where he ready to make its debut, I thought I’d “time and space. ’’ Time measures the
payroll taxes in 28 years! seeks innovative solutions to record a few of them. On top of that, length of our existence. Space measures
• 1V97 Tax Relief Act—provides the first major tax cut in combat spousal and family the new chain saw here on the farm our earth, controls our elements, tells us
16 years with business alone expected to save almost abuse problems. He also is a probably means my son Ronnie and I where and how far we may go—within
member of the Board of
$100 billion over the next 10 years. Measures include never will enjoy those quiet cutting reason.
Directors of Cook County
individual capital gains tax relief, estate and gift tax Crime Stoppers and the sessions of yesteryear. No man has been able to tell us what
relief, an increase in the self employed health insurance Orland Joint Emergency Even though I was young at that time time is or what space is.
deduction, expanded IRAs, alternative minimum tax Telephone Systems Board. I agreed with dad that time creeps too One scientist has said that time never
reduction, and pension reforms designed to lower the As a firm believer in the right slowly for youth. We want it to hurry as could begin and never can end. Another
costs associated with administering pension plans. of workers to organize, he is we dream of future glories; we want the tells you ‘There is no such thing as
• IRS Restructuring and Reform Act—increases an a member of the Fraternal days and years to pass swiftly; we are in time.”
executive govemnance board to oversee IRS operations Order of Police. a hurry to say goodbye to today, and All we know, or rather think we
and strategy, streamline Congressional oversight and “Tim is clearly a leader C88cr for tomorrow to come—and come know; is that apparently time passes.
provide additional taxpayer rights. (This measure passed whose law enforcement and fast. But the truth is. as has been said, that
the House of Representatives overwhelmingly and will administrative experience But then as we grow older we ask time time remains, and we pass.
be taken up by the Senate early in 1998.) would serve him well in the to stay, to grant us a little more of the
• Defeat of President Clinton’s Project-Labor Secretary of State’s office,” sun’s light a little longer to repair the Life and time can be worthwhile or
Agreements Executive Order—the Chamber blocked a said Oliver. “And his com¬ mistakes. We would, if we could call not worthwhile. Life is worth whatever
White House Executive Order requiring union work mitment to organized labor is back yesterday and bid time to return. we make of it. We cannot change
agreements for all government projecu, insuring open exemplary." nature, or change old age back into
competition tor $60 billion in federal contracts, and But we can’t, and the sun rolls too youth.
saving billions in unnecessary construction costs.
• Renewed normal trade sutus for China—the Chamber Documentary Explores 1996 Election
led efforts to maintain most favored nation trading
status with the world’s most populous country,
protecting U.S. companies’ $12 billion in annual export The 1996 electoral battle for control of the White House did not vote; and
sales and the 170,000 American jobs those exports and Congrm is given a fresh look in a new documentary film
support. by University of Illinois at Chicago political scientist Dick • the long-term signficance of the 1996 election.
• Global Climate Change Treaty—working with members Simpson. Simpson says the film was created chiefly for use in high
of both parties in Congress, business persuaded the “1996 Elections; The Bridge to the 21st Century,” which schools and colleges, as well as for “distance learning,”
White House to modify its support of a proposed explores the themes, conflicts and significant events of the public lectures and public and cable television. It will be
United Nations treaty which could, within the next 15 political year that began with the Iowa Republican distributed by the C-SPAN archives at Purdue University to
schools around the state and the country.
years, increase energy prices 50 percent and result in a presidential debate and ended on Election Day will be
$227 billion loss to the American economy. broadcast on WTTW-TV on Jan. 4th at I l;30a.m.’and.Jan The film was produced by Simpson with script
• OSHA Ergonomics Standard Blocked—business won 6ih at II p.m. consultation by UlC political scientists Richard Johnson and
passage of legislation denying the Department of Labor Combining original filming with C-SPAN footage, the .“"^‘luist. Original footage was shot and edited by
UlC s video communications department.
funds to issue an expensive, unproven and unworkable 30-minute film focuses on several basic themes that ran
ergonomics regulation—requiring employers to conduct through the 1996 election; Calling documentary films “one of the most powerful
a detailed analysis of every job in every work site, and • differences between the two major-party presidential wa^ to introduce students and the public to the political
then implement equipment and procedure changes to candidates and their platforms; realm of action,” Simpson says relatively few such films are
reduce injuries allegedly related to repetitive motion. • campaign strategies, including Bob Dole’s resignation **7 political scientists, due to their cost.
It’s fashionable to criticize Congress and the While House from the S^te. his choice of Jack Kemp as his running Most documentaries would take a year or more in order
to ruse the money and make the film. *1996 Elections’ is a
for spinning in seemingly endless circles, beating each other mate and his embrace of a 15 percent tax cut;
breakthrough in that regard. It cost just $10,000 because we
up and accomplishing next to nothing. At times such • reasons why i)one of Dole’s major steps made much
criticism has been warranted. But in 1997, our elected difference in public opinion polls; wwe able to make use of the C-SPAN archive footage, and
officials can point to real progren benefiting the public and • the importance of congressional elections, focusing on UlC""** *^'*'"* *“»>s««n««lly subsidized by
companies, small and large. the Fifth District race in Illinois;
Of course, there is much unfinislicd business left over for • candidaies’ and voters’ beliefs about the importance of 19% Elections” is Simpson’s seventh politically oriented
1998. I’ll discuss a few of the challenges awaiting business in the election; JJV' "e recaved a local Emmy nomination for “The
the New Year in the next Voice of Businen column, Suy • the role played by women voters; «K^o Oly Council; Ready for Reform?” (1989). A UlC
tunedi • reasons why millions of people - including students - aml^ member since 1967, Simpson served in the Chicago
uty CouiKil representing the 44lh Ward from 1971 to 1979.