Arlington Heights Post (IL) back issues from July 2007:
Taking pets on vacation can be real trip
Jul 05, 2007 ... With the growing trend in pets taking trips with their families, Petland, with locations in Arlington Heights and Hoffman Estates, offers pet-friendly vacation tips"More and more people are now making room in the car for one additional passenger - the family pet," said Debbie May, director of ...
Party in the garden
Jul 05, 2007; ... Two ingredients make for the best garden party -- good food that can be catered or prepared ahead of time, and, of course, no bugs. If you plan right, you can achieve both. If you've been pruning, weeding, watering all summer, the garden will look as delicious as the food you present ....
Calendar - Part 1
Jul 05, 2007 ... Find out what to do this week and beyond. summer concerts Summer Concert Series, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Riverfront Park Gazebo, on North Harrison, just east of Routes 31 and 52, Algonquin. Call (847) 658-2700 or visit www.algonquin.org. July 12: Voyage (1970s rock). July 19: Lesley ...
Calendar - Part 2
Jul 05, 2007 ... Find out what to do this week and beyond. MISCELLANEOUS Moraine Hills State Park photography contest is open to all amateur photographers. The five categories are color plant, color animal, color landscape, black & white combined (plant, animal and landscape) and enjoying the park ....
America through the lens
Jul 05, 2007; ... A newspaper article that Kathy Umlauf read about photographer David Plowden inspired the executive director of the Northwest Cultural Council to choose "Eye on America" as the topic of this year's international juried photography exhibition. Through the article, Umlauf learned that Plowden, of ...
Rick Springfield talks music, Dr. Drake
Jul 05, 2007; ... Singer/songwriter Rick Springfield might be forever known for the song "Jessie's Girl," but he's also had several other hits and appeared on ABC's "General Hospital." He recently returned to "General Hospital," released a CD last year and frequently tours. He is performing at Arlington Heights' ...
Revisit the life of Civil War days
Jul 05, 2007; ... Sneak a little education into summer vacation at Civil War Days, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, at Lakewood Forest Preserve, Route 176, west of Fairfield Road, Wauconda. It's the largest Civil War reenactment in Illinois. "A brand new thing that we're doing this year ...
Meet one of the 'Real Wedding Crashers'
Jul 05, 2007; ... As the recent winner of the My Space Stand-Up or Sit Down Comedy Contest, comedian Steve Byrne went a step further and got horizontal on stage by assuming a bold position familiar to fans of Burt Reynolds and his 1972 Cosmopolitan magazine centerfold shot. "I had a bad back that night so ...
Bistro Wasabi aims high
Jul 05, 2007; ... Bistro Wasabi in Hoffman Estates can make dinner out an out-of-suburban experience. "So many of our guests say that it feels like dining in downtown Manhattan or somewhere in Europe -- not what anybody would expect in the Northwest suburbs," said Peter Rim, owner and head chef. "It's not ...
Fingerstyle, Brazilian guitarists to play
Jul 05, 2007 ... Guitar man: Fingerstyle guitarist Jack Wilson of Elk Grove Village will perform with Brazilian guitarist Rick Udler at 7 p.m. Saturday at the Elk Grove Presbyterian Church, 600 E. Elk Grove Blvd. Admission is $5. Wilson attended the American Conservatory of Music and Triton College, ...
E-mail 'from IRS' gives away keys to computer
Jul 05, 2007 ... The Internal Revenue Service has alerted taxpayers to the latest versions of an e-mail scam intended to fool people into believing they are under investigation by the service. The e-mail purporting to be from "IRS Criminal Investigation" falsely states that the person is under a criminal ...
DeSimone, Kurtz weigh downsizing
Jul 05, 2007; ... Brian DeSimone and James Kurtz are committed to basketball this summer, but are facing tougher decisions in their other sports. Buffalo Grove's DeSimone and Wheeling's Kurtz are two of the top returning multiple-sport athletes in the MSL East. DeSimone was the only player to be named to ...
Bigcaps in Chicago -0.71%
Jul 05, 2007 ... The one-week (June 20-27) change in stock price for the 50 largest Chicago-based companies, based on Dec. 29 market cap. The DJIA was -0.45%; the S&P 500 was -0.40%. Year-to-date: Chicago big caps +10.66%; DJIA +7.74%; S&P 500 +6.21%. For the Chicago big caps list, go to our Web site, select ...
New on DVD
Jul 05, 2007 ... ASTRONAUT FARMERThe local townsfolk are all betting that Charles Farmer won't achieve his life's dream and with good reason: Farmer's dream is to blast off into space in an Atlas rocket he's built in his barn. If you know your inspirational family movies, though, you won't count him out just ...
'Gorge' yourself on Pearl Jam live sets
Jul 05, 2007 ... PEARL JAM"Live at the Gorge 05/06" Since Evanston-born Eddie Vedder and his Seattle-based alt-rock band started making available recordings of every show since 2000, live CDs can hardly be viewed as anything special. But the three shows in this box from Rhino Records -- one from 2005 and ...
More summer reads
Jul 05, 2007; ... Two weeks ago I asked readers to send me recommendations for summer reading. I wrote about your initial responses to my requests last week, which featured some great books. Here are some more: Liz Kite wrote a lengthy e-mail, on her and husband Michael's behalf, that addressed most ...
First movie? They remember
Jul 05, 2007; ... Two weeks ago I asked if you remembered what was the first movie you ever saw. And I invited you to write me and share that memory with the rest of us. Well, several of you did. And here they are. Each memory obviously is precious to the writer and each is a mini-time capsule. Thanks for ...
Wii 'Resident Evil' kills the competition
Jul 05, 2007 ... RESIDENT EVIL 4: WII EDITIONNintendo Wii$29.99Rated M for MatureIt's pretty safe to say that "Resident Evil 4" may well be the best survival horror game ever made. It first appeared on the Nintendo Gamecube and was subsequently released for the Playstation2 along with some extra content. While ...
Lawry's seeks creative videos
Jul 05, 2007 ... Lawry's is offering a chance for you to star in your own cooking show with its Reel Creative Meals contest, featuring restaurateur and food and home décor expert B. Smith. The contest challenges families to star in their own, self-made mini cooking show for a chance to win $25,000 and dinner ...
Potpourri
Jul 05, 2007 ... Green City Market's Chefs' Summer BBQ Festival will be held rain or shine 6 to 8 p.m. July 12 at the south end of Lincoln Park between 1750 N. Clark St. and Stockton Drive, Chicago. Green City Market will team with 50 of Chicago's best chefs to fire up the grills. Participating chefs include ...
Try layering potato salad
Jul 05, 2007; ... Good creamy potato salads are all about balance. First there are the fats and acids, the gentle push and pull between the mayonnaise and vinegar that gives the salad its soothing and snappish qualities. Then there is the textural contrast, the soft, dry potatoes mingling with the ...
Farmers markets bring variety to sweet crostatas
Jul 05, 2007 ... All year I wait with such excitement for the artisanal farmers to drive their locally grown produce, meats, cheeses, cut flowers and plants to local farmers markets. These markets revive me, inspiring the creation of new desserts. I also love the passing of time as we move through the seasons ...
Onions can be a versatile condiment
Jul 05, 2007; ... My grandmother made fruit compote by soaking dried apricots, figs and dried plums (or, as we used to call them, prunes) in apple juice and cooking them until the fruit was spoon-tender. When she lived with us, she made everyone eat a bowl of this compote every morning. I hated the mushy ...
A summer supper that spotlights fish
Jul 05, 2007 ... We all know we should eat more fish. It's an excellent source of protein without the usual drawbacks. That is, it has far less saturated fat than meat and more benevolent omega 3 fats. Furthermore, a piece of fish is likely to have fewer calories than an equivalent sized piece of meat. Cooked ...
Pet of the Week
Jul 05, 2007 ... Bling is a lucky, lucky dog. He had two strikes against him; first he was slated for euthanasia at the rural shelter, and he was infected with heartworms. Lucky Bling was rescued by Save-A-Pet and is now on heartworm treatment and looking for a home. This adorable gold and white ...
Revenge of the mutton
Jul 05, 2007; ... Black SheepFor millennia, they've taken getting sheared and slaughtered so we can wear wool sweaters and eat lamb stew. But now it's payback time for sheep. Remember the killer bunny rabbit in "Monty Python and the Holy Grail"? New Zealand writer/director Jonathan King's horror ...
Pace proposes building new headquarters in Arlington
Jul 05, 2007; ... Pace, the suburban bus agency,, plans to build a $13.7 million headquarters in Arlington Heights to replace its existing administration center, which is about 45 years old. Pace officials are seeking village approval to build a two-story, 60,000-square-foot administration center on more ...
Photographer arrested at race track
Jul 05, 2007 ... A Crystal Lake man was arrested June 17 for allegedly taking inappropriate pictures of two girls at Arlington Park, at 2200 W. Euclid Ave. A man noticed that Brett A. Banner, 38, of 1585 Dogwood Drive, about 3:30 p.m., was discreetly pressing the button on his camera which he had pointed ...
Pair provide hope in hairy situations
Jul 05, 2007 ... Years ago, I attended the wedding of one of my girlfriends. A few rows in front of me sat a woman, around the same age as my mom, who had the most beautiful and stylish hair. Every time I passed her during the evening, I kept noticing how fashionable her hair was. A few months later, I ...
SCHOOL DIGEST
Jul 05, 2007 ... BUFFALO GROVEBuffalo Grove High School student Amelia Levchenko garnered a successful literary year, according to creative writing teacher Joyce Norman. Levchenko captured multiple writing awards for her work, including a first place in the Fire Escape Writing Contest, third place in the ...
Camera in teachers lounge is nothing to smile about
Jul 05, 2007 ... A camera hidden in the teachers lounge at Willow Bend School in Rolling Meadows, part of District 15, has the teachers so angry that their union, the Illinois Education Association, has filed a complaint with the Illinois Educational Relations Board. The teachers union charges the ...
Lewis again
Jul 05, 2007; ... Ralph Lewis continues to push ahead with his own defense against police accusations that he slammed a truck into a carload of three teenagers, killing one, when he drove through a red light trying to evade police last summer. After several protests, Judge Thomas Fecarotta allowed Lewis, ...
WORD FROM THE STREET
Jul 05, 2007 ... Staff intern Eric Heisig and contributing photographer Dave Shields hit the streets of Palatine and Rolling Meadows together and ...
Obituaries
Jul 05, 2007 ... Elinor DianovskyElinor M. (nee Evett) Dianovsky, 84, of Friendship Village in Schaumburg, formerly of Norridge, died June 19. Mrs. Dianovsky had been a high school secretary. Preceded in death by her husband, Richard, she is survived by her children, Donna (John Hughes) Scheubert ...
Peek at the Week
Jul 05, 2007 ... Deadline for items for Peek at the Week is one week before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, church events, reunions and support groups to Peek at the Week, Pioneer Press, 291 N. Dunton, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, fax to (847) ...
Travel agencies form one company
Jul 05, 2007 ... Uniglobe Preferred Travel Inc. has joined nine of Uniglobe Travel USA's agencies to form a new $200 million company known as Uniglobe Travel Partners. Rather than one large company buying out smaller businesses, Uniglobe Travel Partners is structured so each of the 10 members is a ...
Around Town
Jul 05, 2007 ... Water damage at HarperThe Harper College Dental Lab in Building X of the Avanté Center will be closed for several weeks to clean up water damage from a broken pipe. College spokesman Phil Burdick said water damaged a few classrooms and the dental lab on the Palatine campus; most classes ...
Balance key to keeping control
Jul 05, 2007 ... Next time you watch pro golfers on television or play with a good player observe their balance. Watch how with every swing the stroke looks under control. The feet are not sliding and the body is not falling over. Basically the golfer looks to be in command of the swing. This ...
Rolling Thunder roars into Atlanta
Jul 05, 2007; ... Max Martin didn't have the opportunity to experience much success with the Hoffman Estates volleyball team in the spring. Despite Martin putting up numbers worthy of recognition, the Hawks finished 10-27 overall and lost in the regional semifinals to Wheaton Warrenville South. "It ...
A busman's holiday? No way
Jul 05, 2007; ... Pace officials are asking for state funds to help balance the budget, which has a $23 million deficit. If the money doesn't come, fares will be raised and routes cut as early as September, officials warned. Who would notice if they did? People who ride the suburban bus system to ...
Residents' eyes are on proposed condo
Jul 05, 2007; ... Residents of single-family houses that border the downtown area are keeping a close eye on a proposal to build another condominium building in their midst because they fear the new owners could keep too close an eye on them. Some residents have relayed concerns to village officials and ...
Luna's lawyers' quest for new trial goes on
Jul 05, 2007; ... A Cook County Circuit Court judge is expected to rule later this month whether or not convicted murderer Juan Luna is entitled to a new trial for the deaths of seven Brown's Chicken employees, according to courtroom discussion Monday. Attorneys representing Luna, 33, returned Monday to ...
Connections pay off for Laxgang, Kelliher
Jul 05, 2007; ... Former Hersey and club soccer teammates Andreas Laxgang and Taylor Kelliher didn't have to look far to find a place to play in college. Laxgang's father Marcus is their Schwaben AC coach and he played in college with current Illinois-Chicago coach John Trask. So, it wasn't too much of a ...
A leader among bosses
Jul 05, 2007; ... As far as Clearbrook President Carl LaMell is concerned, never underestimate the power of respect in the workplace. LaMell should know because he was recently recognized as one the best bosses of 2006 in the Chicago area by Winning Workplaces, an Evanston-based, not-for-profit that helps ...
Arlington Heights resident retires from teaching
Jul 05, 2007; ... Ridgewood High School honored its 2007 faculty retirees at a luncheon in Norridge. Math teacher Patricia Brenner, an Arlington Heights resident, started her 38-year career at Ridgewood as a student teacher in spring 1969 under former long-time faculty member Tom Mitchell. For a while, ...
Schools retain control of runners
Jul 05, 2007; ... Athletes have at least one refuge from the demands and costs of club competition. Unlike their counterparts in basketball, soccer or volleyball, runners can get all the exposure and training they need by sticking with their high school coaches. In fact, some coaches like ...
Recipe correction
Jul 12, 2007 ... The recipe for Layered Pesto Cheese Spread, in the July 5, 2007 issue of Pioneer Press was missing the first paragraph after the list of ingredients. That paragraph ...
For unexpected guests, serve a quick hummus
Jul 12, 2007; ... Summer is the time of year when I most frequently find myself preparing food on short notice for unexpected company or al fresco meals. It may be something for guests who drop in unannounced or when a bunch of neighborhood kids suddenly decide to hang out at my place; or it might be a picnic ...
A lighter vichyssoise variation with flavor
Jul 12, 2007; ... In classic French cooking, the kind Julia Child taught us to make during the 1960s, cream was not simply an ingredient. The more of it used the better. It was lavish amounts of cream, for example, that turned rustic and hearty leek and potato soup into vichyssoise, an elegant dish for ...
A colorful fresh fruit tart for Bastille Day
Jul 12, 2007; ... The challenge -- an easy and attractive fruit tart suitable for a Bastille Day feast. The result -- a simple and sweet cookie crumb crust filled with a light, yet rich cream and topped with fresh raspberries, bananas and blueberries for a red, white and blue Gallic treat. The crust ...
Tuscan sandwich for summer days
Jul 12, 2007 ... Tuscany may be known for its Chianti and Chianina cattle, particularly the Fiorentina steak, but this is the time of year with a continual vegetable harvest -- not only of olive oil, principally in Lucca and its surrounding hills, but also in every Tuscan garden. Put it all together on ...
Food fest end of July
Jul 12, 2007 ... Enjoy Greek chicken, kebabs, spinach pie, gyros, homemade pastries and other specialties at the annual Greek Festival at Saints Peter and Paul Greek Orthodox Church, 1401 Wagner Road, Glenview on July 28 and 29. Entertainment includes performances at 5 p.m. both nights by the Charleston, South ...
Multifunction phone can be hacked, too
Jul 11, 2007 ... As the technology improves, we increasingly rely on our cell phones for more than just making calls. We're using them to send e-mails, schedule meetings and surf the Internet. The BBB warns that the downside of having a little computer in your pocket is that, just like with the computer on your ...
Bigcaps in Chicago +1.39%
Jul 11, 2007 ... The one-week (June 27-July 3) change in stock price for the 50 largest Chicago-based companies, based on Dec. 29 market cap. The DJIA was +1.11%; the S&P 500 was +1.2%. Year-to-date: Chicago big caps +12.19%; DJIA +8.94%; S&P 500 +7.48%. For the Chicago big caps list, go to our Web site, select ...
More than baklava
Jul 12, 2007; ... Greek food is best enjoyed noisy. That's according to Greek food expert Nancy Gaifyllia, an American who's lived in Greece for 30 years and has become fascinated with the cuisine. "To those unfamiliar with traditional Greek meals, the sights and sounds of people talking, clinking ...
Potpourri
Jul 12, 2007 ... The Bottle Shop, 1138 Central Ave., Wilmette, will host an Organic vs. Conventional Wine Smackdown from 7 to 9 p.m. July 13, when vendors offer biodynamic, organic as well as conventionally farmed wines to sample side by side. Can you tell the difference? Cost is $25. While sipping great wines, ...
Grill portobellos and cheese for a fine vegetarian sandwich
Jul 12, 2007 ... This recipe from North American Olive Oil Association makes a meatless sandwich that can be served like a hamburger -- or serve it sliced in wedges as an appetizer. Eat the tasty flatbread as is, dipped in flavorful olive oil, or cut into six pieces and split to use as a bun or bread for ...
Pet of the Week
Jul 12, 2007 ... Jake and his mom, Jessica, were abandoned in a carrier with a note that asked the shelter to care for them. Both cats had obviously been cared for, yet their owners were not able to afford to keep them. Jake is a handsome orange and white male and his mother is a striking "torbie." ...
SCHOOL DIGEST
Jul 12, 2007 ... BUFFALO GROVESelected drama and technical theater students from Buffalo Grove High School received accolades on May 16 for outstanding performance, participation, and achievement in the production of this year's plays, "A Midsummer Night's Dream" and "The Yellow Boat," and the musical, "No, No ...
Obituaries
Jul 12, 2007 ... Loris Boyce CrispLoris Boyce "Cris" Crisp, 95, of Buffalo Grove, a former longtime resident of Northbrook, died Saturday in Belmont Village Assisted Living in Buffalo Grove. Mr. Crisp was born June 30, 1912 in Manchester, England. He was a window dresser for Wieboldt's department store, ...
Peek at the Week
Jul 12, 2007 ... Deadline for items for Peek at the Week is one week before desired publication date. Send information on fund-raisers, clubs, lectures, community events, church events, reunions and support groups to Peek at the Week, Pioneer Press, 291 N. Dunton, Arlington Heights, IL 60004, fax to (847) ...
Damisch commits to Indiana
Jul 12, 2007; ... Marc Damisch never met late Indiana football coach Terry Hoeppner, who died June 19 after a longtime battle with brain cancer. It was Hoeppner's successor Bill Lynch who recruited Damisch, Buffalo Grove's 6-foot-6, 275-pound senior offensive tackle. Lynch, who was responsible for ...
Keyes ready to make impact at Carthage
Jul 12, 2007; ... Tim Keyes hopes he got a peek at his future when he pitched against Trace Ruffie last month. Keyes has become the ace of the Mount Prospect American Legion Post 525 pitching staff. The recent Buffalo Grove graduate won his second game without a loss Sunday when he pitched four innings, ...
Nowry goes 19-for-19 at junior national meet
Jul 12, 2007; ... Max Nowry is carrying a load of momentum to the U.S. Junior Nationals individual meet, beginning July 22 in Fargo, N.D. The Wheeling senior led Team Illinois to first place in both the Junior National wrestling team duals freestyle and Greco-Roman competitions July 1 in Oklahoma City ....
Calendar - Part 1
Jul 12, 2007 ... Find out what to do this week and beyond. summer concerts Summer Concert Series, 7:30 p.m. Thursdays at Riverfront Park Gazebo, on North Harrison, just east of Routes 31 and 52, Algonquin. Call (847) 658-2700 or visit www.algonquin.org. July 12: Voyage (1970s rock). July 19: Lesley ...