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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2002 THE DOINGS NEWSPAPERS Thursday,February 28,2002 NEWS 3 OB • NEWs, r New library gets ready to welcome patrons BY MELISSA WROBELk� - STAFF WAITER r - i:-t+ ' Like in the fairy tale books .��ii,�.' i i= it houses,the dream of a new .1,.„-i ==�' ' Oak Brook Public Library has '',:t f i finally come true as the staff and equipment make their --., _ &' fi;_ way to the new building to '` 4,, ` ii��� 1 fi ,, prepare for a Saturday,March 1' 1 3'' i{ i'. • 9,grand opening. =.. `:fir;,;' "- r "The move is coming along s, 1 y' beautifully," library director '` Ruth Martin said. "The1, t �� .; ` movers finished up(Feb. 18). /, Setup is a whole different balls � isigel,�game." 11 , . The new library, 600 Oak Brook Road,has taken years , tt z to complete,but Martins said ` ;_� i 11 i it is well worth the wait r2. t i i n. r, 4 `� because it will offer more # 11)!1 space,better lighting and new /n } programs. -,�• .. •r t glib V 'i. `It did not occur to me it •1 = ll could come out this beauti- ' ' 1�► • fid,"Martin said."Some of the a .� , - i !`t, shelves have a few books on them and some have none, but we want to have room to •, grow." The shelves in the previous , . 1 ii' building were packed so tight " with books that some could ' ' I. not be seen.If a patron want- ° ..,_.. :, t ed to pull out one book,many Sit Hardesty/The Doings could slip out with it. Tim Meyer,part of the library's technical services department,has plenty of room to shelf and process the many digital video "We are taking thebooks discs available at the new Oak Brook Public Library as the dome centerpiece shines above him. out 'of storage and I am amazed at how much we have worthy library with good col- to offer that the public willa lections and space to enjoy now be able to see,"she said. Celebration Scheduled them." i Library Commissioners From the time the first con- Randa Bishlawi and A.J. Library commissioners,staff and village officials will be struction trailer sat on the site This is going to Ingrisano said they are present when Village President Karen Bushy cuts the core- in December 2000,Martin said be another heart thrilled with the final product monial ribbon in honor of the grand opening for the new Oak the focus has remained to pro- that has taken years to hone Brook Public Library scheduled Saturday,March 9. vide a quality structure and for our village to from an idea to reality. The building;600 Oak Brook Road,will open with a core- immeasurable service to the ' "I have seen it really take mony beginning at 10:30 a:m,that day.Guided and self-tours community. use as a place to . shape since the first stages," will be available throughout the day,and activities planned "The primary thing we gather. People Ingrisano said."It has been a for children include a story hour and a magic show by focused on was service," she marvelous thing to be a part of Ronald McDonald. said."We can offer a lot in that are not going to and see through. Invitations will be sent to village officials in Oak Brook regard through better accessi- Ingrisano said there are so and neighbormg communities,as well as various library per- Want to leave many people to thank for their sonnel within DuPage County, bility to features.We are look- involvement of the library. ,ing forward to giving excellent this place. Though he hasn't seen the library service in so many new library since hard hats were of space," he said. "This is separate computer room for and exciting ways for the corn- 7 required,he said he is certain going to be another heart for youth with filtered Internet munity.It is what we're here the building will be a stimulat- our village to use as a place to service. for." —A.J.Ingrisano ing environment for all resi- gather.People are not going to "In the old building we did- Though.Martin said there dents. want to leave this place." n't have the space to do what will be some finishing touches "After being in the' old The new building is 24,000 is expected of the.library," left to be made,the library will building I am absolutely square feet inside and will Martin said."It had no place be ready to open to the public amazed at the magnificent .host a public meeting room, where we could work with for the grand opening next amount of space and the use public computer room and a people.This town deserves a .week. The OoYgs NSPS 208080)Vol CVO,No.23 Published weekly,plus one extra irnw N November by Chingo Group Acquialllon,inc.,410 E.Ogden Ave.,Hinsdale,IL 60521.Single copy 51.00.Pedooicale pad at Oak Brook,IL 00523.One year subscription$3795 In county only Call toll free(87T 855 7722 to subec ibe.POSTMASTER:Sendaddress changes 10 The Doings,so Pioneer Newspapers h1C..3701 W.take Ave.,Glenview,1180025. - Big Picture\ DuPage County Focus 4 Time out! J)ai1lleia1( orts Extra `', out captain !All Weabreview hisDennehy rick Coleman - Chicago play, year has led preview him as Bobby Knight he's our leader,too ailyherald.com Friday, March 8, 2002 PADDOCK PUBLICATIONS•130THYEAR•No.145• 41 andidates lash out at each other f .... { .. . .Ic Kiwi. Hing mate, state Wood called on Ryan to issue a O'Malley said. uld Poiecal Wnier Rep. William public apology for twice sending When asked whom they would O'Connor. Rolando Cruz to death row for the vote for iftheycouldntvote for them- -' iov.Corinne Wood and state The barbed 1983 murder of 10-year-old Jeanine selves,O'Malley picked Wood,and ,, trick O'Malley unleashed their exchanges took Nicarico of unincorporated Wood listed O'Malley.Ryan did not enal against Attorney General p 1 a c e a t the Naperville.A judge exonerated Cruz answer the question,but after the ` an during the final debate of League of Women during his third trial,and another debate called them"the odd couple • epublican governor's race Voters live debate man has confessed to the slaying but of Illinois politics," a reference to ems" �S faynight,blasting his handling onWLS-TV Chan- has never been charged.Ryan reiter- O'Malley being a conservative and 9— lolando Cruz case,his conser- nel 7 that offered ated his stand that he did what was Wood a moderate. campaign style and even his ELECTION the last major right based on the information on he Wood also accused Ryan of the on them. chance for Wood had at the time. worst smear of the campaign by link- t r►7 Cyan,while admitting he"feels Governor and O'Malley to O'Malley criticized Ryan even ing her to retiring Gov.George Ryan .. - I _ munching bag,"fired back by debate persuade voters while making his opening statement, and the licenses-for-bribes scandal — IningO'Malley's acceptance of that they, not saying Ryan is simply the anointed in a TV ad that's airing now,saying ed pork projects and Wood's front-runner GOP establishment's candidate. Jim Ryan "should be ashamed of to lead the state given her Ryan,are the GOP's best candidate "It's not enough to be a nice guy, Jim Ryan said he felt like a punching bag at a debate Th d relationship with her run- for govemorinthe March 19 primary. and Jim Ryan's record proves it," See DEBATE on PAGE 11 govemor'eandidates Corinne Wood and Patrick 0 Malley ow towns Library opens Saturday Phili )rk to - halF place . �� pen. tailers . -tom, pip E COMERFORD ICs uld Business Writer ' ingAmerican retail tastes are BY DIANA WAL note visible than when big box , ; t ., �, n.;tyxoaldSta tt�t, w a such as bankrupt Kmart ` lose stores and communities _;. ,r Asserting that scant, hulking monoliths in ( 3. , implications, Illy rwns. A dent James "P st times,we start by saying ; Thursday he is 'ouch,' " said � ; v that would have John Berley, ' elected officials rag community , ; pensions ensions be '+ i,r �._ ;Id.comiez development In its place.the •k our Web director in ,, ''. - " t „s lican said he hyperlinks Addison. . .-• �• .. =‘-' typeofcinglegist• nformation The �cago _ type of"double-d. area is waiting II bID would have pl • to find out how "Quitefrankly, erd ells loud the roller- ill what it did...Noi tive ouchwill bemit starting to get afe slna as Mich- I,4, e u and I think the att based Kmart • pass a bill to prey us to announce the dosing of . . Philip's about-f ds of its 2,100 stores across the day the Daily Her y.Word is expected by Monday ', r , ,,, i`' `., „` deal. That prop stest. t x x I among taxpayer problem is not a new one.In � ' r *,,, r*'. • officials that son 9 /, could begin draw x decade, Builder's Square, ', ' s ccs m ' i —as much as 8 Andy,Service Merchandise, s :� ..- ,.=;ae ameryWard,Toys'R'Us,Ven- salaries—withoL d others have left more than a their posts. les marea towns. MARCELLE BRIGHT/DAILY HERALD Several long-st :hicago area shopping center A dome and skylight brighten the center of the Oak Brook Public Library,which opens Saturday.The building was partially funded by corporate and dials in DuPage C y rate for centers with more personal donations.See story on Page 3. Philip stood to 1 0,000 square feet rose in the most.Their sala quarter of last year to 102 per- combined would latching the high mark for the total yearly sa $200,000,and in: mfirmed lis of supposedly ' y� Onesuch d Kmarts suggest the drain Weather closingin U.S. troops continue to advance from the deal close 11 stores in the North- strongest defend and West suburbs and as many Treasurer John F;M sa�. e•;�rho r t; �o 'weaved S Oaida resistance." Hilfery said at south of Kabul.the capital. badctrackedThu • 'Jv VI-L./ for Daily Herald suburban headlines details,call(630)790-4731.90-4773131. dpfencepost@dailyherald.com (630)955-0007 Oak Brook libraryto o en p . . ..,..,-. .eits. :1,,,,,'%.',. with four times the space 1 _ �. , -4, f r.p Celebration planned for Saturday r �. s ,,,,,,,.. ,,IBY KATHRYN GRONDIN The building,which is more than g- r . 5: v, four times the size of the old library + . • P . Daily HernlJ Staff Writer built in 1921,features separate corn- $, '"(. 1,- ? s . Starting Saturday,book lovers will puter rooms for young children and be able to kickback in an overstuffed another for older youths and adults, :, \. -• lounge chair or on a sofa and read the a multipurpose room for meetings ;v latest John Grisham best seller at the and adult programs, a children's 1 \ , new Oak Brook library. activity room and comfortable chars �'. "' v,_. The much-anticipated 24,000- and benches scattered throughout • , square-foot facility at 600 Oakbrook for leisure reading or studying. Road opens with a celebration from There also is plenty of space forew,, r 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. academics,including 12 study car- ';•,%,,,,-,t,,,,, �= C e • A ribbon cutting ceremony will rels,eight to 10 study tables and two .. M' launch festivities at 10:30 a.m.,with small-group study rooms that can ' " II till light refreshments to follow in the seat three or four. A • , meeting room.Guided tours of the "We have the things that were miss- $52million building and children's ingforsomanyyears,"Martinsaid. ' activities will be offered throughout The youth area was especially the day, oI those attending can designed for youngsters,complete PHOTOS BY MARCELLE BRIGHT/DAILI HERALD browse at their leisure. with an angled book table for easier Reference librarian Kathy Nicola,left,and Lisa Pappas,reference and user service manager,prepare for The new library's computer room "It's better than a new home," reading,small and regular size fumi- Saturday's opening of the new Oak Brook Public Library. features 10 computers,five with library Director Ruth Martin said. ture,as well as couches so parents ,; Internet access.The updated flat "There are so many of us involved in can read with their kids. Karen Bushy said."The architecture If.: : screens are new to the library. this,it's more exciting." The building — shaped like a is so exciting. •P ` Salerno butter cookie—also capital- "It's going to be a happy place... /• izes on its scenic surroundings with where people can just visit with a _____..-• , j About the library windows all around and even a sky- friends.It's not just rows and rows of - " light at the center of the 60-foot-wide books.People are going to feel very ..,‘:.y Oak Brook's new library at 600 Oak Brook Road opens Saturday with dome. welcome there?' , activities from 10 a.m.to 4 p.m. "People wanted...to feel the set- The facility owned 37,676 books in le".'Lir,'II 1 •Regular hours,which begin Monday, be from 10 a.m.to 9 p.m.Mondayting of the sports core. That's 1995 and hada circulation of 41,603 -, --, �" g 9 y captured very well," Martin said. items.The collection grew to 58,000 ---4,...0.‘,4,---,,,-r.°"___--,..- _ - I through Thursday,10 a.m.to 5 p.m.Friday and Saturday,and from 1 to 5 p.m. "Every season is going to have some- books by the end of 2001 and circu- Sunday between Labor Day and Memorial Day weekends.The library will be thing special." talion increased to 63,000 items late ..-- JIP .. closed this Sunday. Saturday's event is the culmination last year. *'"� •The new$5.2 million library is 24,000 square feet,up from 5,086 square feet. of a process that started with discus- Sixty-one percent of OakBrookres- i r � '- • Major donors to the new library included:McDonald's,$500,000 plus bronze sins earnest2in years ago and began in idents ergad library cards erre as of statue of Ronald and two youngsters;Friends of Oak Brook Library,$102,000; the summer of 1996 with December2001,and 13 percent of the public brainstorming sessions with 6,129 card holders were nonresidents. SBC Ameritech,$25,000;The Northern Trust,$10,000 in goods and services; the architects. Voters added their "When people see this, they're The children's section of the Oak Brook library is bright and spacious and developer John Buck Company,$10,000;William Duff,Oak Brook author and support to the plans through a refer- going to love it,"Bushy said. features kid-size furniture. researcher,$10,000;and$5,000 each from residents Mr.and Mrs.Ed Gustafson, endum that November,though no Dr.Robert Kelsey and Mr.and Mrs.Earl Pet. property taxes funded the project. •The new facility features two sofas in children's area,six child-size lounge After some setbacks,the construc- chairs,four adult-size lounge chairs in children's department,20 easy chairs tion trailer rolled andonto the begansits in Y scattered throughout the library. December 2000. work yin 9 February2001.Theoldlibraryclosed ,D •In 2001,reference librarians answered 11,184 questions and performed four weeks ago so books and materi ..„61.4 - 18,111 transactions. als could be moved into the new site. 4 Library officials hope the more (3 •, •For details,call(630)990-2222 or see www.oak-brook.lib.il.us •4 spacious accommodations,includ- 4,•,0,' Source:library and village officials ingbetterintemetaccess,willatttact FINE APPAREL&ACC'Z•J,ES FOR MEN&WOMEN more patrons and use. "It really is lovely,"Village President Bensenville bus route ending TAKE AN BY JUSTIN KMITCH ingofficialsthisweektoeliminatethe Another factor in the route's natty Herald Sm/[Writer route once requested by commuters. demise,ICrage said,is that a federal A '♦ ^ 191'111 ILI A I .. 'A-' ` THE DOINGS NEWSPAPERS Thursday,March 21,2002 NEWS 9 OB Board looks at Central's student numbers 11.: BY POLLY STANOCH Rix agreed Monday. jections, and if they do exist,they are ate how many science labs South needs laid STAFF WRRlA That is why sticking to the plan is nothing but a bubble," Burke said,, using this formula. important, board member Kevin Kane "Based on demographic projections, Besides the build-to number at r Is Hinsdale High School District 86 said.Enrollment is expected to increase proved wrong many times in the past,we Central,the board approved$2.8 million moving toward a facilities referendum? steadily at Hinsdale Central for the next are counting on future South students to replace the Central and South field- The school board might be doing just several years, and Kane wants to be not(showing)up." house floors and the heating and cooling 14 that,said one taxpayer who asked this ready,he said. Central's enrollment projections are systems inthe auditoriums at both ,€ question at Monday's board meeting. The strategy is flawed because Central too low, District 86 officials agreed schools. These are deferred improve- Betsy Levy of Burr Ridge wondered if doesn't lack classrooms until the fall of Monday before increasing the school's ments from last year and will be paid for and :,; 1'.. the only way the board can stretch$11.2 2006, board member Dennis Holland build-to number from 2,625 to 2,650 stu- with money in the building maintenance million in bonds for school improve- said.However,South is desperate for sci- dents.Although South parents want the and improvement fund,Superintendent a. ments at its two campuses,including the ence lab space,he added. board to reconsider its enrollment projec- Roger Miller said Thesday. • '., � special education department,is with a "It's appropriate,once.you satisfy the tions, the board hasn't said if it will While the board grapples with addi- i_: referendum,she said. present needs," Holland said. "Do we reevaluate the numbers. tions and renovations,business manager "Are(you)moving toward the perfect• build to the f iture or the present?" Every student enrolled in science Ed Hoster and the facilities committee I. solution,and is the perfect solution a ref- Central has one spare lab and time to should be housed in a science lab and not also are working on the district's three- erendum?"Levy asked. build more as the need arises,Hinsdale a regular classroom,officials said.Under year maintenance plan,he said. General obligation bonds,not a refer- Central parent Linda Burke said. At this policy,Central will need 17 labs at the The maintenance plan coming down le r endum,will cover the costs,the board has South,there isn't enough space for cur- start of the 2005-06 school year,and an the pike will be costly. said. rent students. average of 22 students will be in a science "You're not going to like what you ale Too many students and too few sci- "The problem seems to be that some class.Currently,Central has 15 labs,and see,"he said."There are boilers,running ,- ence labs have created a space problem at of these current students don't really there are an average of 24 students in d tracks and parking.Those things are not is Hinsdale South High School,the board exist according to expert scientific pro- science class.The board has yet to evalu- going to go away." Library reaches out to ,,, a homebound residents • BY MELISSA WROBEL anyone who can't get here physically ` r ' •-'''-',',,�,,, STAFF WRITER can use the program. If someone is k s; m-` .'or recovering from surgery and is only , m• People seldom make house calls homebound for a short time,they are an '"'i ,' - )st BSc anymore. There are no more visits still eligible for the service." :;Y 'or • from physicians or other professionals. Hanson talks to those patrons who bIt seems that in today's world,if you qualify for the service about the types y • can't get there,tough luck of books,magazines,videos or digital f all But the Oak Brook Public Library video discs they can borrow.Once the has a different philosophy ensuring patron makes their decision, Hanson t V . 10_ everyone who wants to use the library's gathers the items from the library and ���' t 1 ' services can do so with help from the brings them to the patron. ,,, e ' iik Homebound Service program. "In the one case we had,the woman r1-- F s If patrons are homebound and cant knew what authors she wanted to ' make it to the library,the program is read,"Hanson said."When those were y,� d set up so a library staffer delivers exhausted, I suggested other authors -' ' , 4. books,videos and other materials to who were similar!, ir• '- a the patron's home. Homebound patrons are allowed x d The service is something that the an extended period to review their ,h library is supposed to do,said Vernette materials.Theycan use the materials '''4, - � Richmond,the program's creator and for about onmonth , while other Y 1 n library's circulation director. patrons items are due back after two - n i*,. F , e i "There really was a need for it and or three weeks. t ' v, 1 we had to find a way to serve anyone The delivery services are limited to i" l • .d.t..„-p. " • who wants to use our resources,' she one time per month,at no charge,and ; ',:',',7a,'" -,`" said."We don't want to exclude anyone there is no limit to the number of '11�, ' ' because they can't get here." items the homebound patron can bor- ' h t .;,10',Fa l €�tS, , One woman used the program until row,Hanson added that the program ' she recently left the area.The library works hand in hand with the library's = _ t �� i ,. " r-, • staff thinks more people would use the philosophy to work with everyone in B. ..._ program if they knew about it the community. ` "It was very successful for the "It makes me feel good to be able to woman who used it,"Richmond said. do this,"she said."It's reaching out to a "She used it for two years." those who may not be able to get to us. Reference librarian Marilyn Hanson Those who can't get here like they has taken the reins of the program for used to are being served in another - the past three years. fashion." "We have a lot of people coming in Hanson said many times when she who pick up items for family or friends made deliveries to the woman who who are shut-ins,"Hanson said. "Fbr used the service,she would talk with those who don't have anyone to come her and it became social as well as in on their behalf,this is a great pro- providing a service. 'N`: ! gram." • "She was a delight and enjoyed Anyone who is an Oak Brook library getting that kind of service,"she said. R`yp undo Luna/dr"1e 0o1eee cardholder can inquire about the pro- "People perhaps are not aware of it, gram.The staff will then evaluate the but it is a service to the community The healing touch patron's needs on an individual case we would like to give." basis. Any homebound patron who would "Some people have permanent like to inquire about the service or Ann O'Malley demonstrates the healing touch method with volunteer Kim Hogan during physical disabilities that prevent them volunteer to help with the service can a presentation March 14 at Wellness House.O'Malley is a certified healing touch practi- from coming in," Hanson said. "But call the library at(630)990-2222. boner. • THE DOINGS NEWSPAPERS Thursday,March 28,2002 NEWS 5 OB New meeting room policy OK'd for library BY MELISSA WROBEL Since the library opened two weeks ago, the meeting room so far,"she said."We do start out this way and if the demand is STAFF WRITER it has received a dozen calls from area have some of the times blocked out to manageable, open it up a little rather residents requesting to use the meeting ensure that library sponsored functions than withdrawal permitted uses." Another milestone concerning the room. take precedence." The meeting room will be available for new Oak Brook Public Library was "We had about 12 calls,but of course Martin and library Commissioner Oak Brook residents, corporate resi- reached Tuesday as village trustees could not approve all of them,"Martin Randa Bishlawi approached the board at dents, and those groups who have an approved the library's new meeting room said. "We had a few calls about people the March 12 meeting requesting some active member who possesses a valid policy. wanting to use it for private study ses- guidance on the policy.Bishlawi and A.J. Oak Brook library card. The old library next to the municipal sions and that is not allowed." Infrisano are currently the only two com- Reservations are needed,and must be center never had the extra room within The meeting room is designed for missioners. made by an Oak Brook library card hold- the building for the public to use,but the public meetings.Any meeting occurring Bishlawi and Ingrisano had differing er who is age 18 or older,and a$50 deposit new facility at 600 Oak Brook Road in the room must be open to the public opinions on the policy language.Bishlawi is required as security for the proper prompted a need for the library's first and cannot be used for private parties or wanted to ensure that other government maintenance of the room. policy. discussions.The library does offer study programs, such as programs by the The library offers projection screens, "First and foremost, we wanted to rooms on a first-come,first-served basis. Environmental Protection Agency,could dry erase board, easel stand, overhead make sure the meeting room is available Martin said many groups, including use the facility for programs to benefit projector,TV monitor,digital video discs for library sponsored programs,"library some of the homeowners associations, the community. Ingrisano, however, and videocassette players and multime- director Ruth Martin said."We also want- have been the majority of the interested wanted to keep the policy narrowed so dia projectors to users at no extra charge. ed to make sure it was available for vil- parties wanting to use the facility. She the meeting room was abused. "We are so proud of the new library lage use and other intergovernmental added nonprofit organizations also are "This is a more structured policy," and hope residents make use of this room uses." making reservations. Martin said of the adopted policy."After that we have never been able to offer The policy comes at a great time. "We are thrilled with the interest in discussions with the board,we decided to them before,"Martin said. District 48 to discuss first cutbacks next week BY MELISSA WROBEL Parents stated they also are concerned about the even if the second attempt passes, it won't bring STAFF WRITER loss of programs that will result from the loss of staff more tax money soon enough to stop cutbacks for the members. 2002-03 school year. Parents will hold their breath as they await the "I find it's very sad that this didn't pass,"parent "We're scared too,"Kleiminski said."The biggest announcement from the Salt Creek Elementary Terry Baughman said."But in order to keep this dis- issue is we have to try to figure out why those people District 48 Board as to which certified staff members trict where it's been in the way we have held our heads voted no.We don't expect support from everyone,but could receive notice of termination next week. high,we need to keep programs together for the kids." if we don't know what the community wants,we can't Board members scheduled a special meeting for Baughman,other parents and staff urged the board do our jobs." Monday,April 1,to discuss the numerous cutbacks to to look at every possible method to cut costs or raise Though the referendum failed at the polls last 110 be made throughout the district to make up for the money to keep the staff and programs in the district. week,some parents said they were glad that school failure of the $2.5 million referendum during the "There has to be a way to keep these programs at officials want to try again in November. March 19 primary election. some level,"said Pete Lograsso,the orchestra director. "Thank you to the board and to the staff for all the "We will act on what we have to,but we're not done "It may not be at the level we are used to,but it is bet- hard work that you put in to(try)get this(first)refer- on April 1,"board member Ray Kleiminski said at the ter than eliminating programs." endum to pass," parent Jane Vandevelt said. "I'm March 20 board meeting. Programs, including band and drama, and very sad it didn't pass.I think our district has been The board stated it must have a special meeting extracurricular activities also will be cut from the wonderful.I think we will get those programs back and make decisions on certified personnel cutbacks budget.Also,one teacher per grade level will be elim- because we are going to go after another referen- this early because certified staff are entitled to have inated unless the cut would mean a class of more dum." notice.The cutbacks,however,will be made through- than 30 students, Superintendent Mary Summers The special meeting is scheduled to begin at 7 out the district. said. p.m.Monday,April 1,at Albright Middle School,1110 "All programs,A to Z,will be open to cuts,"board The voters rejected a 50 cent tax rate increase by S.Villa Ave.The board said it will discuss the per- member Ave Marie Birkshire said."From administra- 172 votes last week,but district officials stated they sonnel issues in executive session,but will vote on tion to programs,we are looking at everything." will try for a second referendum in November.But the matter in public session. Sales tax revenue increases � �� ; . BY MELISSA WROBEL of sales tax revenue. That along with the ., i ii STAFF WRITER Sept.11 attacks on America,a general slow- ! _; ". ing of the economy and Internet commerce II •x� r l The 2 percent increase in telecommuni- posed specific financial problems for the vil- l It i i ; cations and utility taxes to help the decline lage to address its staff needs and other ._ . 9 ( F Y „fritc.,: in Oak Brook's sales tax revenue might not objectives,Veitch said. I kl tl< l -I! last long. Veitch and village staff are happy about °'f; �� `; 1. ' ” •"' Village officials noted that a 1 percent,or the recent increase in sales tax revenue. - a ..—, ., °- ' $22,000, increase occurred in the village's They are optimistic that April's receipts, I ,r _ sales tax revenue for the month, staff which reflect January sales, will show ' .- revealed at Monday's committee of the another increase in sales tax revenue for the °r MI , . whole meeting. village. • A If a boost continues to occur in sales tax "We are hopeful that will be another piece 1 revenue,trustees said it ispossible that the ''';':-k'''':;:-. �T of good news,"he said."There was indica- `'� r •,.•c,,.. ''i telecommunications and utility tax increas- tion of returning optimism in the economy." es could be reduced as the village reviews its Another encouraging factor for village : five-year financial plan. officials is that a new retailer plans to make i i1 Monday's meeting, however, only Oak Brook its home this year involved discussion of the village's interim "On a positive note,though we are not at financial review presented by finance direc- liberty to publicly announce the name of the srnn Hardesty/The Doings tor Darrell Langlois.No formal action was company,we know we have a large retailer Keeping it safe- taken. • moving to town,"Village President Karen and Dick Goers,two Hinsdale residents who have "We are on track with only two months of Bushy said."It's kind of exciting and invig- Lanny Wilson(left) actuals,"village manager Steve Veitch said. orating to see that kind of interest,especial- had a family member injured or killed by a train accident,are looking for- "Sales tax, which is our key revenue, ly with the quality and the level of mer- ward to the DuPage Railroad Safety Council's conference beginning at 8 through March receipts,which is December chandise these retailer outlets are known a.m.Wednesday,April 10,at McDonald's Hamburger University,2815 sales,is running just a little under 1 percent for." Jorie Blvd.,Oak Brook.Area residents are invited and tickets cost$45 above budget for the three months." The village plans to have another update until Friday,March 29.For more Information,call the safety council at Last year,the village lost a large amount on its finances in June. (630)920-9223. THE DOINGS NEWSPAPERS Thursday,May 30,2002 NEWS 3 OB . E Village officials make room for the Friends BY MELISSA WROBEL before the village took the institution on since the beginning of the organization was always set aside for it.(The naming) STAFF WRITER as a village service in 1971. and for the sizable donation raised by the means a great deal to us.It recognizes all "Once the village took it over,we acted Friends for the construction of the new that we have done and we give our corn- "Once hard work and dedication of the as more of an organization to promote library at 600 Oak Brook Road. mitment that we will continue to support Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library interest and raise money to supplement "(The naming)gives them recognition the library,the programs,the staff,and received special recognition this week the budget (set aside for the library)," we truly feel they merit,'library director add to the collection." from library and village officials. said Barbara Benezra, president of the Ruth Martin said. "We are extremely The meeting room is used by the The Oak Brook Village Board voted Friends of the Oak Brook Public Library. grateful for their donation and all dona- Friends numerous times throughout the Tuesday to accept the library founda- `Budgets are always limited,'Benezra tions we receive." year.Its board meets there four times per tion's request to name the new library's added."The library is a cultural aspect of More than 420 member units are part year and it will host the two Evergreen meeting room as The Friends of the Oak our community.It defines a value of our of the Friends group.Member units could Concerts there this year. Brook Public Library Meeting Room. community to support such an institu- include single members, families, cou- The Friends are the second largest "We could not have put together the tion." ples or businesses. Each member unit donor to the new library with a contribu- new library without the help of the The Friends also donated the startup pays dues to the group, which is then tion totaling more than $100,000 to the Friends,"Village President Karen Bushy money to establish the Oak Brook Public used to purchase materials,aid in con- construction. McDonald's Corporation said."(The Friends were)for many years Library Foundation.The foundation was struction or other support measures for was the largest donor with$500,000. an important part of our beginnings and created to.raise money for the building the library. Martin said the library wanted to ere- Martin continued function of our library." construction. The group donated$102,000 for con- ate a permanent reflection of its appreci- The Friends started the first library in The village and library administration struction of the new library. ation to both donors.McDonald's,along Oak Brook in the early 1960s. The decided it was appropriate to name the "(It)came from dues,used book sales with the monetary donation,donated the group's members volunteered their time meeting room in honor of the Friends in and other sales,"Benezra said."We were Ronald McDonald sculpture in the entry- and donated materials for the library recognition of the work they have done always going to build a library,so money way of the building. , i*,-,4,4414, *,,-...7.41*. ;* '4' ;4'.9,..,ii!',:- ,,:',:',-T,'.4‘4 f4*— Ill':.,';'!:1::'.:''''' ''.:7*.-:79"1;>:9:""'W''''z,:s::'::''',:;;-t;::'1:;:::;:':';"'l27°'4::',I''I*r';''':':'ll'1.'';'4:''k)tlt;'f'"C'''tTl:t1::i;:"'*'.;::"4'k"-*'*'1''':':'''71' ,'„),'''' --:',44/44:t.',-,'-,**4-, -4 o*.*:. , ... .1 ;;24,,,,,,...,,,...,, 04, **e*y* '.zz41'''0:‘',4.:- *:*, : � tz f ' yky �":}� � 4 t.,..r.4..,%X's4 t)+:411,:'' i )L-4, . ,:' .,,, , * ".' . 7`.,. , '' tae" k.` t''° r f i?:':,;,•.',..'' 6,: l '-'f.,%* will P �'x" * q `> A day to remember �+ I �g� '.., ear% �'*��" • Members of the Hinsdale American Legion Post 250 color guard,left,await the Memorial k ., \ i ti Day observance Monday outside the Hinsdale Memorial Building,19 E.Chicago Ave.A car- a�, 8 F ,, .� emony was held after a parade through downtown Hinsdale.The parade and ceremony hon- '* . ` ` ,-1- ored those military men and women who died serving their country. Veterans from sur- rounding towns,including Oak Brook and Oakbrook Terrace,also particlpated. ` , Above,Cub Scout Conor Awick of Hinsdale watches the Warbirds formation fly by during - ; w !' the parade. � "� a " ._ r .. Mitchell 5hv,..Nfor The Doings The Do'ugs(USPS 246-080)Vol CVII,No.36 PU 446.4 weelt taus one extra iue in November by Chicago Group Acoresi8on,Inc.,440 E.Ogden Ave.,tVnsdale,IL 60521.Single copy 51.00.Penodicals paid at Oak Brook,IL 60523 One year subscription 537.95.In county only Call toll free(877)855-7722 0 subscribe.POSTMASTER:Send address changes to The Doings,oz PioneerssNewspapers Inc.,3701 We Ave.,Glenview,II 60025. THE DOINGS NEWSPAPERS Thursday,July 11,2002 NEWS 3 OB NEWS Florida man charged with child pornography BY MELISSA WROBEL A security guard observed Carter's actions,inter- $100,000 bond,and was released June 27,said Laura STAFF WRITER vened and contacted Oak Brook police,according to Pollastrini, spokeswoman for the state's attorney's the release.During the course of the investigation, office. A Florida man is out on bond after he was charged police seized a computer from Carter's hotel room Carter is scheduled to appear in court for an with seven counts of child pornography and one and officers discovered pornographic images, arraignment at 9 a.m.Monday,July 22,in front of count of unlawful videotaping following an incident including those of children,on the computer.Carter, Judge Ann Jorgensen. During the arraignment, at an Oakbrook Center department store who was here on business,was taken to the DuPage Carter will be presented with the charges against Wednesday,June 26. County Jail June 27. him and will enter a plea,Pollastrini said. Oak Brook police arrested Jeffrey Allen Carter,44, The state's attorney's office charged Carter with John Jacobs,Oak Brook public information offi- Sarasota, for unauthorized video taping at seven counts of child pornography,a class 3 felony cer,said any time a person observes any thing out of Nordstrom, 10 Oakbrook Center,after he asked for punishable by two to five years in prison.He also the ordinary,they should contact police. assistance from a sales clerk and then followed her, was charged with one count of unauthorized video- "The public is our eyes and ears out there,"he pointing a video camera up her skirt,according to a taping,a class A misdemeanor punishable by up to said. "Some people are reluctant to call and then release from the DuPage County State's Attorney's 364 days in the county jail and up to a$2,500 fine. find out they had seen something that could have Office. Carter posted $10,000, or 10 percent of his prevented a crime." Oak Brook library to require computer card BY MELISSA WROBEL STAFF WRITER t, s N's` 't' d VEL'"f vvas4 fi Patrons of the Oak Brook Public v A' t.. Library are more familiar with the new , p -, facility this summer and also are learn- } - 1 ing about some new policies in effect � , gig this month. i� ' As of July 1,library computer users J. must display their photo identification a l cards when using the computers.The ^ ,b '', � " , identification card can either be a v �iAt 1 x - "'c 0 ',� library card or computer use card. 7,,..7,- c „a; ¢, s� 7 1 "We don't want to intrude on the r, -' # i i f �,- privacy of our patrons,"library direc- ,,„4!, � ,,�' �� A "� tor Ruth Martin said."The photo iden- x r tification will help us get a better han- die on the Internet use and be certain �� that the person at the computer is authorized it use it,especially with the 1-- „a .,, g , , � r security issues that are so high in our % ,',..0 xe { ,,, `� x �1 minds." '- ,, 7 ', v :.,,,P'49., ; a d &� '+',uk mvs.0 ` ;a z'' The cards for adults and children � �', , �4 �� ,� a �� � �� ' � �� � are identical except for the colored border around the card,Martin said.A " f red border indicates the user is restricted from Internet access;a yel- a� low border indicates the user is a ���"allowed limited access; and a blue , 1), ....',"';,1'',..:','" u � � � � 0�, boarder indicates open access. � , "The borders are not determined by2. .,, ',„,,r.,;( eta -, age,”Martin said."We want togive par-g �' tea ..as�5 C�,.�� ' ents that choice but make it easier for S eve Johnston/1 he Doings us to monitor.We can't sit in place of Chris Cesca uses one of the computers with Internet access at the Oak Brook Public Library.The library and the village parents,but the cards help us to help board approved an ordinance last month permitting the library to charge patrons for a photograph identification card that them." must be displayed when they use the computers. Oak Brook village trustees, serving as the governing body of the library, their old library card at renewal time er use cards. Nonresidents will pay tion system,but the change will take a approved the computer photo identifi- will not be charged for the new photo $372 annually for full library privi- little time,Martin said. cation card and the$5 charge for non- identification card.If the card is not pre- leges;the cost of a photo identification "People who are not Internet users residents or lost cards at their June 25 sented,they will pay$5 fora new card. card is included. don't have to change over right now," meeting. Nonresidents who want to use com- The library staff is working to con- she said."We are trying to do it gradu- Martin said residents who turn in puters only will pay$5 for the comput- vert all cards to the photo identifica- ally as cards come up for renewal." The Doings(USPS 246080)Vol CVO,No.42 Published weekly,plus one extra issue in November by Chicago Group Acquisition,Ino,440 E.Ogden Ave.,Hinsdale,1180521.Single copy 51.00.Penodicels paid at Oak Brook,IL 60523 One year subscription$3795.In county only.Call loll free(877)855-7722 to subscribe.POSTMASTER:Send address charges to The Doings,Go Pioneer Newspapers Inc.,3701 W Lake Ave.Glomieo,,1160025. OB 4 NEWS Thursday,September 12,2002 THE DOINGS NEWSPAPERS 22ND STREET BEAT =` INSIDE COVER SANDY IWAN BOSCH t`t� s � ' ":. s x li-4. Oakbrook Terrace seeks 1 . rL_- grants to prevent floods 13 ", l�� ' OPINION i� Library programming Not too early to think .4., , 19 . has much room to grow about November election I Brent Johnston,a dri- vers education teacher at Hinsdale he new Oak Brook Public Library was built with room BUSINESSCentral High School, for library staff to stretch its muscles when it comes to spent his summer providing services to the people of Oak Brook.Just Women form peer C, vacation caring for ( months after opening its doors,the library is doing just support network Irl and renovating com- that,with a new list of programs for adult patrons. mercial and private I'm sort Children's programs have always been a part of the library property.He owns a of takinglineup,but adult programs are new,said Lisa Pappas,reference CHECKUP private landscaping and user services manager. company in Elmhurst "I'm sort of taking things from everywhere to see what peo- things Workshop offers 75 that keeps him busy. pie are interested in,"said Pappas,who has lined up self from improvement lectures,educational events and some things just aid to caregivers To find out about for fun. other area teachers every- The fall schedule of adult events starts Wednesday,Sept.18, and their vacations, where to with tips on how to improve memory.Dr.Linda Sasser will DIVERSIONS see Page 72.(Doings offer information on how memory works,why it sometimes cover photo by Steve see what doesn't and how to improve its performance beginning at 7 Museum celebrates Johnston) p.m. people Pappas has heard the program before and said it's not just 40 years as city gem are inter- for older adults.She said Dr.Sasser's information will be help- ful to people of all ages. ested in. "It's really open to everybody,"Pappas said. The library borrows space from the nearby Oak Brook Bath INDEX ' and Tennis Club for the second adult program,a musical revue that spans genres from opera to Broadway. Business 51 Homes 98 Police 14 "It's a beautiful setting,"Pappas said of the Bath and'Innis Classified 129 Images 61 Political 46 —Lisa Club,which not only offers more room,it offers a much-needed 9 Pappas piano. Closeup 11 Kids Club 96 Sports 120 Baritone David Kear Booth will treat the crowd to show- Diversions 83Obituaries 16 Traffic 21 tunes before mezzo-soprano Maia Surace takes the stage with Education 36 i Opinion 19 1 opera arias.The show is set for 7:30 p.m.Tuesday,Sept.24. Pappas said there's no need for an art degree to enjoy the Wednesday,Oct.2,presentation on the life of Mexican artist Frida Kahlo.Speaker and art history professor Jeff Mishur is STAFF sure to make the talk interesting for everyone,art connoisseur or not,she said. Published by Photo editor ADVERTISING Mishur will look at the life of this famous artist and how that r7jrr[� Scott Hardesty Ext 3205 life affected her work.His presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. 1tL E Pilings Account executive All adult programs are free,but reservations are needed. Founded Oct.5,1895 Staff writers Kelly Colby Ext 3334 P 6n Melissa Wrobel Ext.3344 Auto Account executive Sign up by calling Pappas at(630)990-2222,Ext.25. 440 E.Ogden Ave. Polly Stanoch Rix Ext.3328 Jim Golden Ext 3225 Hinsdale,IL 60521 Sandy IIlian Bosch Ext 3319 Advertising assistant Membership has its privileges Phone:(630)887.0600 Karen Chadra Ext.3338 ' Heidi Holmes Ext 3223 Fax:(630)887-9646 As if thepublic librarydoesn't offer enough already,those Hours:M-F 8:30 to 5 Editorial assixClassified d manager3 g Y Kimberly Schure Ext.3216 Lisa Skrapka Ext.3337 signing up for a library card at the Villa Park Public Library in September will be eligible for even more. Publisher Sports writers Classified account executives September is library card sign-up month at the Villa Park James Slonoff Ext 3315 Bill Stone Ext.3325 Michele Johnson Ext.3311 library.Everyone who signs up for a card this month can have Ken Ryan Ext.3369 Tina Wisniowicz Ext.3333 their name entered in a drawingWeeklyprize draw- FD1TORiA1. for prizes. Photographers ART DEPARTMENT ings and two grand prize drawings also are planned. Editor Steve Johnston Ext.3207 Readers from Oakbrook Terrace are eligible for all the ser- Pamela Lannom Ext.3318 Mike Johnson Ext.3206 Manager vices offered to Villa Park residents,including the prize draw- Steve Stokes Ext 3230 Deb Finger Ext.3348 ings.The onlydifference is in gettingthe card. Managing editors Janet Pimentel,news Receptionist Graphic artists Those needing to renew their card also must visit city hall Ext.3322 Lisa Masino Ext.3301 Becky Campbell Ext 3224 first.Cards must be renewed each year. Dawn Raftery,features Sandy Chaba Ext 3221 Once the application is complete,the resident brings it to Ext.3321 Lisa}Cross Ext.3335 the library at 305 S.Ardmore Ave.,Villa Park.The city picks up Sports editor the cost of the card. Jeff Davis Ext.3317 The Oakbrook'lerrace City Hall,17W275 Butterfield Road, is open 8:30 am.to 4:30 p.m.Monday through Friday. Email us at; Applicants must provide proof of residency. doingsnews@pioneerlocal.com sports@pioneerlocal.com doingsclassified@pioneerlocal.com Readers can contact Sandy Illian Bosch by leaving a mes- sage at(630)887-0600,Ext.3319,or by sending an e-mail to doingsnews@pioneertocal.com. Subscriptions-Call toll free:(877)855-7722 THE DOINGS NEWSPAPERS Thursday,September 26,2002 NEWS 5 OB Scavenger duck hunt to help District 48. BY MELISSA WROBEL a,." School's artist-in-residence STAFF WRITER program, which will provide art classes a couple of times The Families,Teachers and per week and ties art to the Children's Group from Salt -, curriculum. Creek Elementary District 48 Kathy Kelly, a business ° and 42 businesses in owner,made a$100 donation ai Elmhurst have joined forces 3{ � - to help the Salt Creek stu- toproclaim the month of �� ix 0„, � ' � ,z dents.She didn't want to give , '' ,;0,,,,,,, the name of the business October as duck hunting sea- ' '',7,:',p14,- i because she doesn't want to son.ittle rubber ducks will be t ' s `� t-• A ruin the concept of the scav- seen across Elmhurst -k enger hunt. throughout the month as busi- l It's fun.We always like to nesses display themed , 1..sdo things that support chil- exhibits �t + b � sa dren and education," Kelly to h s raisefor moneyscavenger ey to pay hunt ' � i .iv. ,� said. "We got a bunch of an help dto for " u ,,. ,,r ducks.They're adorable." artist-in-residence program ' " `" ,� at Salt Creek School. "' ' ,' '4 ? 0 .- Kelly,like!many other busi- The Salt Creek Elementary 0•010°A/ 9 Atp a." (, a ness owners in Elmhurst,also District 48 Board cut the art a 14 a . �` donated gift certificates as s - prizes for those who are able program from. all district to find all the ducks. schools for the 2002-03 school � a "Anything that encourages year after a tax-increase refer- , -� endum failed last March.That �.* creativity makes you feel ,, .1 t - -., �,,,. alive," Kelly said. 'Anything referendum would have pro- vided an additional $2.5 mil a lion annually to the district, d , .—°_ "� that can bring families and communities together is � which serves .students in Raymundo Luna/for The oomgs great." Oakbrook Terrace and part of Jonathan Runner,6,and his dad Doug paint one of the 350 rubber ducks at the Salt Creek The PTC also is working on Elmhurst. School in early September.The ducks will be placed in various businesses in Elmhurst as part a Quick Start$1,000 matching 'We were looking for a way of a fund-raiser to help pay for an artist-in-residence program for Salt Creek School. grant available through the to raise money for an art pro- Illinois Arts Council,Ross said. gram and I saw this in a mag- great job." have done it correctly, the made more than 300 personal If the grant is obtained, the azine and thought it would be The fruits of the PTC,stu- secret codes will spell out a visits to businesses. money would be used for the a great idea to have the kids dent and families' labors can special message. "It was hard for me,but I January through May portion decorate them," said Andrea be seen as Elmhurst business- Once a participant finds a went in one at a time and told of the year for Salt Creek's art Ross,project director for the es prepare displays for the minimum of 20 secret codes, them what it was for and that program,she added. scavenger duck hunt. scavenger fund-raiser. they may redeem the list in it was a good cause,"she said. "We wish we could bring art Salt Creek School celebrat- Lists,which are available at exchange for a prize. "I'm not terribly surprised by back for the whole district,but ed the Week of the Duck in participating businesses, "We have them write the how wonderful(the business- I realized how hard it is these early September.Parents and show the names given to each secret codes so that the people es)were.We're delighted that days to find money," Ross children at the school gath- duck display. Participants actually go to the store,"Ross so many decided to help." said. "At least they will have ered for family night Sept.5 to must figure out which display said."Some may be easier to The businesses participat- some kind of art." decorate more than 300 ducks name is assigned to a partici- figure out,but we want them ing each donated $100 for If the district's second tax- for the scavenger hunt fund- pating business. The partici- to actually walk the scavenger their duck display for the increase referendum attempt raiser. pant then must go to that hunt.The code also spells out scavenger hunt.Nearly$3,500 succeeds in November, the "They were a riot to watch," business,find the secret code a secret message." has been raised from the board hopes to reinstate art Principal Rose Maczek said. on the duck display and write A committee of parents donations. That money paid and many of the extracurricu- "It was a mess afterward,but a it down next to the correct dis- began approaching the busi- for duck supplies and the rest lar programs for the 2003-04 lot of fun and they really did a play name on the list.If they nesses in July.Ross said she will go to the Salt Creek school year. Library commission still needs more members BY MELISSA WROBEL ture,the library commission has had commissioners will not have to be interest in becoming a library corn- STAFF WRITER only two members,Randa Bishlawi reappointed or replacedatthe same missioner come from diverse back- and A.J.Ingrisano. time,Chase-Korin said. grounds.That was one of the qualifi- Village officials are working hard to New state legislation says villages, "The process will be going on for a cations she was looking for in the increase the Oak Brook Library such as Oak Brook,that are subject few more weeks,"Chase-Korin said. new representatives. Commission's membership from two to the Village Library Act shall not "The idea is to get two or three 'We have resumes from people of to seven people. have less than three or more than (appointments)before the end of the different backgrounds and different Oak Brook Village President Karen seven members on its library com- year." parts of Oak Brook,which is great," Bushy and Village Trustee Susan mission.As a result,more members Ingrisano said that although he she said."I was looking for diversity Chase-Korin, liaison to the commis- are needed. and Bishlawi are not involved in the and I think we have that." sion,continue to review applications In the meantime, Bishlawi and search process,they would welcome Library commissioners advise and meet with residents who are inter- Ingrisano continue to discuss library new commissioners. and make recommendations to the ested in joining the library group. business during meetings held once "We are the voice of the communi- Oak Brook Village Board regarding "There's been quite a bit of inter- every three months with Chase- ty,"Ingrisano said."It would make it the daily operation of the library and est," Chase-Korin said. "We've Korin and library director Ruth more simple to vote on recommenda- its policies.The commissioners also received at least 15 resumes. It's Martin. tions to the board if we had more are responsible for any other duties heartening to see this level of inter- Chase-Korin and Bushy will be members.And,it would allow more set by the village board,according to est." meeting in the coming weeks to input from different places in Oak a village ordinance. Former village Trustee Adam review the resumes and schedule Brook for better(resident)represen- Commissioners are appointed by Butler served on the library commis- individual interviews with interested tation." the village board and serve three- sion, but stepped down last fall to candidates. They also will discuss Chase-Korin was pleased to see year terms,but the length of terms move to California.Since his depar- how to stagger the terms so all of the that the residents who expressed an might change so they are staggered. OB 4 NEWS Thursday,October 17,2002 THE DOINGS NEWSPAPERS 22ND STREET BEAT ' t, INSIDE COVER d f444,4A firm SANDY!WAN BOSCH f NEws ,� .', lir ' ,; ; Information offered on 5 t. county board races ¢fie„ , OPINION Evergreen Concert finally First round of election comes home to libraryendorsements announced Reily Lynch of r Hinsdale reflects on INIAGES the dancing that peo- is a homecoming of sorts this weekend at the Oak Brook ' Public Library Per thepie will do during the first time in its long history,the Salt Creek Ballet's Friends of the Library's Evergreen Concert will be held at Charity classic appeals to 61 sock hop beginning at i the library itself. more adults with trophy 6 p.m.Friday,Oct.18, "It's the inaugural,”said Barbara Benezra,president of the at The Community Take time Fiends of the Oak Brook Library Board. House,415 W.Eighth for a The Friends'meeting room finally offers enough space for a DIVERSIONS St.,Hinsdale.Tickets concert to be held within the library rather than at the neigh- in advance cost$15 Uick boring Oak Brook Bath and'tennis Club.The Friends aren't q Familiar characters show 85 each or$60 for a fam- ready to close the doors completely on the Bath and Tennis tour;and Club,however.Larger performances might still require its off dark side in musical ily of five.Tickets at maybe extra elbow room. the door cost$20 y But the performance set for 4 p.m.Sunday,Oct.20,should each or$75 for a fam- fit nicely into the 100-seat meeting room. for Brazil,voted HOMES ily of five.For more sign up best jazz entertainer at the 2001 Chicago Music Awards,is a information,call(630) for a two-man ensemble that performs Brazilian jazz.Greg Fishman Show provides feast for 97 769-1199.(Doings plays saxophone and tenor flute,and Paulinho Garcia performs Y on guitar and vocals. hungry treasure hunters ardr photo by Scott library card. Benezra suggests people arrive a little early for the 4 p.m. g y Hardesty) concert,especially if they haven't checked out the new library. ' "Take time for a quick tour,and maybe sign up for a library card,"Benezra said. INDEX The concert will be followed with refreshments and a chance –Barbara to socialize with neighbors and friends.As always,the entire Business 55 Education 44 ' Opinion 19 Benezra event is free—a thank you from the Friends to those who sup Classified 134 Homes 97 Police 15 port their many efforts throughout the year. , Closeup 11 1 Images 61 Political 52 Ring up your support Crossword 96 Kids Club 95 I Sports 158 One way to support the Friends and their continuous hard Diversions 85 E Obituaries 16 I Traffic 22 work is simply by doing your weekly grocery shopping.Next Monday through Wednesday,Oct.21-23,shoppers at any Jewel- Osco store can direct a portion of their purchases to the Friends STAFF of the Oak Brook Public Library.Anyone who presents the Friends'Shop and Share coupon Oct.21-23 will help the group Published by Photo editor ADVERTISING accomplish its many goals. r� Scott Hardesty Ext.3205 "There's a large wish list,"said Benezra,who said the lyP PJ1t8 Account executive Friends would like to help landscape the new library,furnish Founded Oct.5,1895 Staff writers Kelly Colby Ext.3334 Melissa Wrobel Ext.3344 Auto Account executive the new meeting room,purchase new equipment and spruce 440 E.Ogden Ave. Polly Stanoch Rix Ext 3328 Jim Golden Ext.3225 things up with some silk plants,among other things. Hinsdale,IL 60521 Sandy lllian Bosch Ext.3319 Advertising assistant Coupons were printed in the fall edition of the Friends of the Phone:(630)887.0600 Karen Chadra Ext.3338 Heidi Holmes Ext 3223 Oak Brook Public Library Bulletin and can be picked up at the Fax:(630)887-9646 library,600 Oak Brook Road.Coupons also will be distributed Hours:M-F 8:30 to 5 Editorial assistant Classified ad manager at the Evergreen Concert Kimberly Schure Ext.3216 Lisa Skrapka Ext.3337 Along with the countless benefits of having a larger,better Publisher Sports writers Classified account executives equipped public library comes the larger volume of work that James Slonoff Ext.3315 Bill Stone Ext 3325 Michele Johnson Ext.3311 inevitably results.Optimists among us,however,see this not as Ken Ryan Ext.3369 Tina Wisniowicz Ext 3333 a bigger burden to bear,but as a fresh batch of opportunities FnTTORIAr. gg PP Photographers ART DEPARTMENT for the public to pitch in and get involved. Editor Steve Johnston Ext.3207 "We've had more than 360 hours of volunteer help so far this Pamela Lannom Ext.3318 Mike Johnson Ext 3206 Manager year,"said Ruth Martin,library director."People are respond- Steve Stokes Ext 3230 Deb Finger Ext.3348 ing,and I think most of them enjoy it." Managing editors Janet Pimentel,news Receptionist Graphic artists Volunteer opportunities exist throughout the library and can Ext.3322 Lisa Masino Ext.3301 Becky Campbell Ext.3224 be tailored to accommodate just about any schedule.Some peo- Dawn Raftery,features Sandy Chaba Ext.3221 ple volunteer with a certain goal in mind,such as service hours Ext.3321 Lisa Kross Ext.3335 for confirmation or graduation.Others make the library part of Sports editor their weekly routine,Martin said. Jeff Davis Ext 3317 Library helpers might assist in preparing materials for chil- dren's activities,assemble bibliographies or help keep the Email us at; library's growing collection of books and materials in order. doingsnews@pioneerlocal.com doingssports@pioneerlocal.com doingsclassified@pioneerlocal.com Readers can contact Sandy Illian Bosch by leaving a mes- sage at(630)887-0600,Ext.3319,or by sending an e-mail to doi'ngsnews@p't°neerlaca2.com• Subscriptions-Call toll free:(877)855-7722 THE DOINGS NEWSPAPERS Thursday,October 31,2002 NEWS 5 OB Machine allows self-service at new library BY MELISSA WROBEL $ overall use is expected to increase once STAFF WRITER people try and get comfortable with =Vat,'"� using the new service, said Ruth You can drive through an automatic ' a ",` x Martin,library director. teller machine to get instant cash and ' t^. %> "Children use it more because they not deal with a banker.You can drive up tit, 'Ili., 5 like to feel independent and that they to a gas station pump,slide the credit , kf., , can help,"she said."It's really getting to card through and never have to go into ' be a self-service society and the library the store. `4 A ; isn't any different." Why should checking out a book or .; Y' Another reason the library pur- magazine at the Oak Brook Public ^,, ,• �-. ,' : 3 chased the machine was to help cut Library be different? •y r , ' t back on staff costs without cutting The library purchased a self-service ^ 1" , _r--, patron services, Martin said. Because machine, which allows patrons of all p a 111 \ `�' the machine uses the same computer e „x system and is simple to use,the library ages to check out materials without ���F ��� � 2 ,,,i� Y � �� y p having to go to the circulation desk.The can get by with its current staff, she machine has been available to patrons , I S. �t: added. since September. ^11,411 �' ' ^:� 5. �" "We know that staff money is short "Sometimes we have more people , ' ' 443 and we're not going to get a lot of new than we can wait on in a timely man- p° ,i A. I ;75„;:r y staff,"Martin said."If we can have some ner," said Vernette Richmond, the -'4 .!.' '"" °. people check out their own items,it will library's circulation manager. "This tri , <4 •-'^� -,• " '''-'4).'-‘-' t • keep us from having to hire additional helps staff and patrons go through the Mary Duncan, circulation clerk, shows how simple the Oak Brook Public staff." check out process quicker." Library's new self-check out machine is for patrons to use. (Doings photo by While the machine is something The information still goes through Mike Johnson) library staff hopes catches on with the library's established computer sys- patrons,there will always be staff mem- tem. The self-service machine first machine will tell the patron to talk with with privacy because some patrons bers at the circulation desk performing reads the bar code on the patron's card staff at the circulation desk and not per- would prefer that people didn't know manual check-out procedures and help- then the bar code on the items the mit the patron to check out the materi- the subject matter they're checking out. ing patrons find and select items. patron wishes to borrow. al. It's really a great option." "We don't want to do away with the The machine also will inform "The machine will give patrons a Posted signs and the machine itself personal attention," Richmond said. patrons if they have overdue books,late receipt stating what they had checked tells patrons how to use the equipment. "We expect more people will use it when fees or other concerns.If a patron has out that day and when the items are due Younger patrons have shown more of an they realize it's there,and keep using it. any of these fines to address, the back," Richmond said. "It also helps interest in the self-service machine,but That's the whole point." Parent wants better bus Call Doings for service for District 53 early election results BY MELISSA WROBEL improved, Superintendent Robert The Doings will offer an election night call-in for residents interested in STAFF WRITER Sabatino said. preliminary results of referendums on the ballot in the Tuesday,Nov 5,gen- "We're not pleased that it took this eral election.Calls will be accepted from 8:30 to 11 p.m.Nov.5. When Oak Brook resident Susan long for action, but we're very pleased For results of the Salt Creek Elementary District 48,Oakbrook Terrace Cicora heard that her 6-year-old daughter with the response so far,"Sabatino said. home-rule, College of DuPage or Community Consolidated Elementary almost lost her footing while climbing "It's really only been three days,but it District 181 referendums,call(630)371-0508. down the stairs of the school bus, she has probably been the best three days of said she became nervous. the year.We hope it continues." When Cicora learned the reason for Holmberg contacted the company's the near fall was because the bus driver district manager,John Baxton,who has began to accelerate before the child safe- taken an interest in the District 53's corn- ' a g ly exited the vehicle,she became angry plaints and has promised that the con- .° f Jt , enough to approach the Butler cerns will be taken care of,Sabatino said. ; , p ' Elementary District 53 Board during its An update on the bus service will be dis- ,.^ • ' � Oct.21 meeting. cussed at the board's Monday, Nov. 18, 4 i " + The incident wasn't the first time a board meeting. - bus driver on the route caused Cicora to Board President Richard Brash said a Y ` , , complain, she said. The drivers have parents have been contacting the school p q 4a+ s been late picking up and dropping off the principals with similar complaints for (' , ° } children on the route on many occasions, years and hopes that the company will do 1 ') C 1- �' I and even dropped off her daughter and 8- what it takes to improve bus service for "i y '' 's year-old son one-half mile from their students. « 7 ; home,she added. "(The complaints are)not something "If my son hadn't been there,I don't new,"Brash said. "The problem is (the ','f � ? �i '"r' " , think my daughter would have known company) brings in substitute drivers � :'t k�i a how to get back,"Cicora told the board."I and hands them the route on a piece of 4` don't think any of us want to see any- paper without a map or anything. But, , Mi thing happen to the kids.We need to do that's no excuse for safety violations." t C,`, i more.I want to see a change." If the recently improved service does- The board agreed that Laidlaw Transit n't continue,the board will discuss other ." '' s` Inc.in Westmont,the bus company the options, including offering parents the _ . ` district has contracted with for years,has opportunity to ride the bus along with .� ; A; -' ',..,,,-75., a" -f; been providing poor service.The board their children to ensure safety and cor- The fun starts here agreed to talk with Laidlaw officials and rect directions along the route. tell them the district would not pay for Brash said parents with bus service The bride,Sarah Wilcek,8,Amber Miller,11,and Samantha Muconre 11, the routes in which unsatisfactory ser- concerns are encouraged to call either X vice has been reported. . Brook Forest School Principal John wait their turn to be judged at the costume contest held Saturday at the The district contacted Laidlaw's ter- Jackson at(630)325-6888 or Butler Junior York Center Park District's Halloween party.(Photo for The Doings by Herb minal manager Kathy Holmberg late last High School Principal Mike Conran at Shenkin) week and,since that time,the service has (630)573-2760.