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2 Barrington Suburban Life is the successor publication to Barrington Life. It is published weekly on Thursdays by Shaw Media.

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At barely seven months old, this community newspaper is still really in its infancy. Despite that, we’ve been hugely successful in becoming the weekly newspaper and newspaper website that readers in Barrington and surrounding communities trust for local news and information. To continue that success, we realize we have to continue to improve and to grow. As a result, I’d like to welcome you to the new Barrington Suburban Life. Yes, we’ve changed our name and our look. But we haven’t changed our commitment to covering the Barrington area better than anyone. Barrington Suburban Life – as well as our updated website, BarringtonSuburbanLife.com – is joining the Suburban

TARAH THORNE Barrington Suburban Life reporter Life family of weeklies that serves communities across the Chicago suburbs. By doing so, we are better positioned to serve our readers into the future. With our new name and look, we also are able to effectively communicate who we are and what we do with the communities we serve.

As a reporter covering Barrington these past few months, I’ve enjoyed getting to meet so many wonderful people and covering the stories that are most important to your life. It has been my pleasure carrying out Shaw Media’s promise of providing relevant information that improves the lives of readers, and I see this as another step forward in our dedication to the greater Barrington community. As always, I’m interested to hear how you think we are doing. Get in touch with me any time to offer feedback, share story ideas, or just to talk. I can be reached at 815-526-4557 or by email at tthorne@shawmedia.com. I hope you enjoy this week’s edition of Barrington Suburban Life.

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Our menu has expanded to include homemade dinners – rolled eggplant parmigiana, lasagna and chicken saltimbocca. You can pair any pasta with any homemade sauce, and a BBQ section includes baby back ribs, brisket and pulled pork. A few different crust options have been added to the traditional thin, pan and stuffed pizza lineup, including extra-thin Charlotte-style crust, double dough, and even a homemade gluten-free crust.

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How would you define Sergio’s Pizza? “Serving our communities to make them better places to live.”

We simply put all our time, effort and money into making the best food we can, all while not taking ourselves too seriously. I think people appreciate that. In the end, it comes down to the fact that we know who we are – a little “hole in the wall” that serves great food at fair prices. And I can live with that.

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Sergio’s makes our own dough, pizza sauce, meatballs, lasagna, and tiramisu. All marinara, bolognese, alfredo, aglio and pesto sauces are made from scratch. We could buy canned tomato sauce, add some spices to it and give it a fancy name, but then we’d be like everyone else. We even grate our own blocks of mozzarella cheese, and cut and marinate our own chicken breasts, which allows us to serve a seven-ounce serving instead of the industry standard of four ounces. We could pick the cheapest or easiest process in order to maximize profits, but making

What is the Pizza Challenge? The Sergio’s Pizza Challenge is very simple. One 18-inch stuffed Sergio’s special, three people and 30 minutes to finish it. If you do, it’s free. Many have tried and none have succeeded. The only advice I have is to bring a big appetite.

Any plans for the future of Sergio’s Pizza? We’ve had difficult dealings over the past couple years with our lease – the proposal of a 300 percent rent increase is not financially viable. No negotiation progress has been made, and our future at this point is uncertain.

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ON THE COVER Grady Hanson, 4, rides a pony during Saturday’s Scarecrow Fest at Memorial Park in Barrington. Photo by Jeff Krage for Barrington Suburban Life

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Barrington Hills men recount daring rescue Duo rescued 9 dogs from a burning home By STEPHANIE KOHL Barrington Suburban Life BARRINGTON HILLS – It’s been a couple of weeks since a fire destroyed his neighbor’s home, leaving it uninhabitable and displacing the family, but David Davis remembers it like it happened yesterday. “I can’t get this out of my head,” said Davis, a Barrington Hills resident. “Even to see it now, it’s a mess.” On Sept. 29, Davis was having a family party at his home, hanging out on the front porch when partygoers noticed the smoke in the sky. As Davis dialed 911 and walked toward the street, he could see through the trees his neighbor’s home at 1 Algonquin Road on fire. “I ran all the way down the driveway and my heart sank,” he said. “I didn’t know what I was going to see.” Davis said Barb Goldfein, a resident of the home, was opening the gate to the driveway so when emergency services arrived, they could get in. At the time, Davis was unaware that Dave and Jennifer Goldfein and their children were out to dinner and not inside the home. Adrenaline took over for Davis, an Army veteran. He went to the door and yelled out, trying to determine if anyone was inside. When no one responded, he went around the house to another door. “I opened it up and the amount of smoke that got me in the face, there was no way I could go in there, and I started screaming again ‘Is anybody in there?’ ” he said. When he got no answer, he headed to the back of the house again, where he spotted Paul Lehde, another nearby Barrington Hills resident, let-

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Members of the Goldfein family are staying with other family in the area while they work through their insurance claim after a fire destroyed their Barrington Hills home at 1 Algonquin Road. BELOW: “It was so hot, I didn’t think I was going to have any hair left on my arms,” said David Davis, a neighbor who helped out during the Barrington Hills residential fire. ting dogs out of their kennels to get them away from the house. Lehde said his mother spotted the smoke while the family was relaxing at home. When she pointed it out, he went outside. When he didn’t hear any sirens, he hopped on Paul Lehde his motorcycle helped free several caged and headed toward the fire. dogs from a L e h d e burning home in Barrington said he discovered the dogs Hills. kenneled at the back of the house. With the fire blazing about 70 feet away, his adrenaline kicked in and he knew he had to get the dogs out. He estimated there were about eight dogs. He started pulling the dogs

out of the kennels and passed them to Davis, who had joined him in the backyard. “It was so hot, I didn’t think I was going to have any hair left on my arms,” Davis said. “The smoke was rolling over underneath the overhang, but [Lehde] just stayed underneath there.” Other neighbors had gathered and helped corral the loose dogs. The Fox River Grove Fire Department arrived when Lehde still had one dog to get out, and a firefighter asked him to back away from the house because the fire was getting closer and closer. Lehde used some colorful language to inform the firefighter he wasn’t leaving the dog behind. “There was one dog I couldn’t get out of the cage,” he said. “I pretty much pried the cage open with my hands.”

Lehde credits adrenaline and a habit for helping as reasons why he helped neighbors he didn’t really know. “I have a very bad habit of acting before I think,” he said. “I’ve got a baby on the way, so I kind of got yelled at by the girlfriend. I just did what

I thought any normal person would do.” Lehde’s mother, Sue Lehde, expressed pride in her son for quickly acting to help neighbors. “That’s just the first thing

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Family overwhelmed by support • RESCUE Continued from page 4 on his mind and he’s there,” Sue Lehde said. “He had one of his beloved Tebow jerseys on, and I’m still trying to get the smoke out of that.” The Goldfeins are staying with family in the area while they work through their insurance claim and figure out their next steps. Six of the family’s dogs are with them, and three dogs are being kenneled at nearby Aragon Boarding Kennels in Barrington Hills. The dogs are Dobermans and En-

glish Cockers. The family will be forever grateful to the neighbors that helped them. “They were amazing,” said Jennifer Goldfein. “That’s all there is to say about it.” Unfortunately, the Goldfeins – who have been dog handlers since the 1970s – lost three dogs, two cats and a bird that were inside the home at the time of the fire. One of the dogs belonged to Lilya Goldfein, who was out to dinner with the family at the time. “Our community is amazing,” Goldfein said. “The outpouring of support is amazing.”

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Fire district briefs leaders on split By TARAH THORNE tthorne@shawmedia.com LAKE BARRINGTON – Barrington Countryside Fire Protection District officials presented a detailed update on the district’s pending transition to independent operations in 2014 at an executive briefing for Barrington-area community leaders last week. Presentations were made by BCFPD Vice President Marvin Hill, Trustee Paul Heinze, Fire Chief/Administrator Jeff Swanson and Robert Buhs, the executive director of the Illinois Fire Chiefs Association. Attendees included officials from Barrington Hills, Lake Barrington, South Barrington, Inverness and Barrington and Cuba townships. “It was an opportunity to connect with the communities we serve in a relaxed, engaged setting,” Swanson said. “It offered a forum to answer ques-

tions and share our plans for ensuring delivery of superior fire and EMS services to residents.” BCFPD future staffing and operational plans as of January 2014 are: 33 total firefighters/paramedics operating from Barrington Hills and Lake Barrington; an Advanced Life Support-equipped fire engine, ambulance and water tanker at each station; a squad vehicle and brush truck in Lake Barrington; Mutual Aid Box Alarm System assets and resources for specialized emergencies. Now that the district has completed the division of equipment once jointly owned with the village of Barrington, it is exploring options for future purchases, such as a new ladder truck, additional engines and water tankers. Swanson said that the district is currently engaging with surrounding communities to develop new automatic aid agreements.

8NEWS BRIEFS Anderson’s Candy Shop to move locations BARRINGTON – Anderson’s Candy Shop has concluded its partnership with the Barrington History Museum as of Oct. 5 and will reopen during Sweetest Day weekend at 128 E. Main St., Barrington, across from McGonigal’s Pub. The grand reopening will be held from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Saturday Oct. 19, and noon to 5 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20. Chocolate samples and previews of holiday treats will highlight the weekend’s event. “Give Back Boxes” will be available for purchase, benefiting the Family Health Partnership Clinic of McHenry County. Anderson’s Candy Shop was established in 1919 in Chicago and moved to Richmond, in north McHenry County, in 1926. The thirdand fourth-generation owners opened a second store in No-

vember 2012 at 218 W. Main St., Barrington, but closed in favor of a location with better access to disabled customers, more parking and looser zoning restrictions.

Walk On Farm hosts hoedown event BARRINGTON – Walk On of Barrington will be hosting a fall hoedown from 1 to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20, at the Walk On Farm at Hart and Cuba roads. Entertainment will include balloon creations, the StateLine Country Band, games, pony rides and a petting zoo. Admission is $15 in advance or $20 at the door. Walk On is a nonprofit organization that provides equine-assisted activities for people both young and old with all forms of disabilities. Contact walkonfarm@comcast.net for more information. Dance company announces “Nutcracker” cast and ticket sales.

Dance troupe prepares for ‘The Nutcracker’ BARRINGTON – The Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble has announced its full casting for its popular holiday show, “The Nutcracker.” In its 19th season, this production will run from Dec. 6-8 at Barrington High School, 616 West Main St. The River North Dance Chicago and Hubbard Street Dance Chicago dance companies will perform lead soloist roles, joined by more than 75 student dancers from the Northwest Chicago suburbs. “Our goal is to provide a supportive community that encourages personal growth through creativity, perseverance and teamwork,” said Mary Brennan, founder and artistic director of the Barrington Youth Dance Ensemble. Tickets range from $15 to $28 and can be purchased by calling 857-382-6333 or visiting www.BYDE.org.

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‘Bully Play’ series hits on serious topic By TARAH THORNE tthorne@shawmedia.com BARRINGTON – When 22year Station Middle School play director Amy Runyon was pondering this year’s student production, her choice seemed obvious – it was time for the annual play to address bullying. “I asked our school counselors what they had been talking about with the kids lately and they told me cyberbullying is an issue, along with being a bystander,” Runyon said. On Oct. 9, Station held a series of student-run, schoolwide assemblies called “The Bully Plays,” which illustrated four situations where bullying can occur – being the “new kid,” cyberbullying, inactive bystanders, and the “downhill spiral,” where bullying begins at home and travels to school. These school assemblies, were meant to engage students of all grade levels, while informing them of the complexities of bullying and giving the cast and tech crew a chance to rehearse for upcoming shows. About 600 people turned our for the first public shows last weekend. Station Assistant Principal Chad May said that in the case of his Barrington school, the assembly was proactive rather than responsive. “We survey the kids about once a year, and only a small amount report an experience with bullying,” May said. The students filed into the school cafeteria by grade level to watch their peers for a 40-minute preview of the production. Auditions were held the first week of school, and Runyon said that of the 89 students that auditioned, 40 were selected for the cast. About 75 students of all grade levels were involved in total, whether that be in the cast or tech crew. Anyone was welcome to join the tech crew. “Our kids run everything,” Runyon said. “The sound, lights, tech ... The adults are

Public shows and student assemblies spread anti-bullying message

ABOVE: Station Middle School students hosted a series of “Bully Plays” for the public from Oct. 10 to 13. A schoolwide assembly allowed the performers and the technical crew to practice in front of a live audience. It also sent a strong anti-bullying message to students. LEFT: From left, John Davey, Michael Delgado, Jack Weeks, Vince Polizzi and Nick Buerckholtz took the stage for the first scene in a schoolwide “Bully Play” assembly at Station Middle School. Photos by Tarah Thorne

there, but they don’t help in any way.” Runyon said Station’s annual play is a great way to prepare middle schoolers for

high school production classes and organizations. Eighthgrader Payton Muhs worked in the tech crew this year. He said it was hard work moving

props, but he was excited to see his family at the weekend performances and is glad to be making a difference in the community.

“I had a bully once,” Muhs said. “And I don’t want other kids to have to deal with that.” Cast member Lizzie Kaboski, also in eighth grade, said it’s nerve-wracking for her to perform in front of her peers, but well worth it. “I think we needed to do this,” Kaboski said. “It sends a great message.” Runyon said she was proud of the cast and crew for handling the heavy subject matter so well, as bullying is universal. “It’s across the board and affects anyone of any age, really,” Runyon said. “We hear about it most in schools, but it happens within families and in the workplace.” The school assembly opened with a “new kid” being thrown into a circus of sorts, where he was forced to make a choice between being a bully, the bullied or a bystander. Runyon said more awareness will be key to ending bullying in schools because bystanders are not sure what to do. It’s important for them to speak up and tell a trusted adult. “I’ve seen someone bullying people at school,” said Delfino Hernandez, a Station seventh grader. “And didn’t really think about it until today.” As for cyberbullying – “The Bully Plays” addressed the difference between “telling someone” and “snitching,” where some kids may be afraid of being labeled a snitch by their peers. The performance also encouraged students to use their cyber power for good, rather than evil, by inviting all of their friends to their Facebook events. May said “The Bully Plays” production engaged more students than he has seen in his three years at Station. “It was really focused with a social purpose rather than entertainment,” May said. “I couldn’t believe how well-behaved every student was ...100 percent of the assembly audiences paid attention.”

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A dedication stone marks Gloria’s Garden at St. Anne Parish School in Barrington. The garden, dedicated to the late, decades-long teacher Gloria Morton, was blessed Sept. 16.

Garden dedicated to late St. Anne school teacher BARRINGTON – St. Anne Parish School hosted a garden dedication Sept. 16 in honor of the late Gloria Morton. Morton taught at the school for almost 30 years. In remembrance of Gloria and her husband, a green area adjacent to the school’s playground has been beautified. Gloria’s colleague, Cathy Sisto, organized a short dedication ceremony and explained the history of the garden. Principal Dawn Kapka

began the ceremony with a welcome and scripture readings. Kapka shared memories provided by former students and teaching partners. To conclude the ceremony, the Rev. Jack Dewes, a former pastor, blessed the garden. A dedication stone that marked the garden as “Gloria’s Garden” was unveiled by Gloria’s son, Scott Morton, and his family.

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Photos by Jeff Krage for Barrington Suburban Life Barrington’s 13th annual Scarecrow Festival took over the grounds at Memorial Park in downtown Barrington on Saturday, Oct. 12. The free festival featured pony rides, pumpkins, cook decorating, inflatable games and, of course, scarecrows. “Bob the DJ” dressed up for the occasion in a spooky costume and entertained the crowd with Halloween songs. Scarecrow building material was provided to festival-go-

ers, and anyone was welcome to bring their own clothing and accessories for decoration. Grilled food was available for purchase. The village of Barrington sponsored the event, with games and prizes provided by the Barrington Community Child Care Center. Visit www.barrington-il.gov to view photos of all the scarecrows and to vote for favorites.

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TOP: There were lots of pumpkins to choose from during Saturday’s Scarecrow Fest at Memorial Park in Barrington. MIDDLE: A green-eyed decorated pumpkin waits for its owner during the festival. RIGHT: A stroller full of balloons is parked in the grass in Memorial Park. ABOVE: Hope Niezyniecki, 11, of Arlington Heights paints a pumpkin. TOP: Chloe Cusimano, 4, of Barrington looks in the mirror after having her face painted.

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MADISON OLSZEWSKI STUDENT, ACTOR Fourteen-year-old Madison Olszewski is an 11-year Barrington resident and a freshman at The Chicago Academy for the Arts. Olszewski shared her experience starring as Jane Banks in “Mary Poppins” with Barrington Suburban Life reporter Tarah Thorne. How does this role complement or differ from your own personality? Jane Banks’ personality is very different, yet in some ways, similar to mine. Jane is always unhappy and very skeptical with the magical new world that Mary Poppins has introduced her to. I would have fallen for it in awe and in amazement. Similar to Jane, I am full of sass and not afraid to say what’s on my mind. We are both skeptical of people and often test them at first to see how they act.

How long have you been acting? The first musical I was a part of was “Once Upon a Mattress” at Rose Elementary School when I was in fifth grade. It was my first time participating in a musical, and not only did I love being onstage and being able to tell a story, but I loved the artistic process.

How do you balance your time with school work and acting? The rehearsal process for a show usually takes two to three weeks. During that time, I will email my teachers and talk to classmates to stay on top of my school work. I am most likely completely out of school for those couple of weeks. It can be difficult to juggle both a show and homework because during rehearsals, I am at the rehearsal space all day. I have to squeeze in homework when I

am on a break. In my free time, I am a major, Grade-A shopaholic. I love to read. My favorite book is “To Kill A Mockingbird” and my favorite play is “The Skin of Our Teeth.” I take voice lessons, piano lessons and dance lessons. Over the summer, I do different musical theater workshops and acting classes. I love to hit record stores, collecting rock vinyls and always expanding my collection.

How long have you been rehearsing for Mary Poppins? I have been in rehearsal for less than a week. Usually the rehearsal for a professional show takes place in the matter of two to three weeks. Rehearsal days are usually 9 a.m. or 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The cast comes with lines and music memorized to be sure that rehearsals can keep flowing. That way, actors have more time to explore their characters instead of having to memorize lines. Technical days are 12 hours long and there are only a couple of those. After that, we have a week of previews (a full-run of the show with a live audience) before opening night.

Do you ever experience stage fright? How do you prepare for each performance? I don’t have stage fright because I love to be on stage, but of course I get nervous. I think nerves are a good thing. When you are nervous, that means you care and you

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Barrington resident Madison Olszewski stars as “Jane Banks” in Mary Poppins, opening Oct. 30 at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire.

If you go: WHAT: “Mary Poppins” WHEN: Beginning Oct. 30; Wednesdays at 1 and 8 p.m., Thursdays and Fridays at 8 p.m., Saturdays at 4:30 and 8 p.m., and Sundays at 1 and 5 p.m. WHERE: The Marriott Theatre, 10 Marriott Drive, Lincolnshire COST/INFO: There will be a special family-friendly holiday schedule Dec. 26 to Jan. 5. Ticket prices range from $40 to $48. Students 17 and under and seniors 62 and older receive a $5 discount for matinée performances. Limited dinner tickets available. Call 847-634-0200 or visit www.marriotttheatre.com for more information. want to perform to the best of your ability. All you have to do is use the nerves as an exciting energy. Before each performance, I love to do a sun salutation (yoga move) to calm down and to really get focused. I also do vocal warmups.

What are your plans for the future? What would you like to do when you’re older? I don’t know what my plans for the future are. My ultimate goal is to be on Broadway, of course. I would love to try different things as I grow older. I have always thought that being a journalist would be fun, as well as a photographer. I would just love to have an occupation in the arts.

What’s it like sharing your role with another actor? Being double-cast is very helpful once shows start. Having only four shows each week (instead of eight) is a lot easier because I am back in school by then. Some of my previous roles have been double-cast and others have not. When a part is double-cast, we are able to work together during rehearsal and we can ask each other questions. The only tough part about being double-cast is trying to equally split rehearsal time.

What’s the best advice you’ve received from your acting coaches? Some of the best advice I’ve heard is, “When you are

a part of a show and living in the show, tell the story to your audience.” Musical theater actors are fantastic storytellers. Another acting coach has always said that when you are acting, you are able to know the emotion in that scene and it helps if you can find a time in your life when you felt that same emotion. Also, tell how you feel through your character’s dialogue, find the truth in a scene, and allow yourself to be inspired by fellow actors or to inspire other actors.

How will “Mary Poppins” Broadway-style differ from the Disney movie? The Broadway version of “Mary Poppins” is a tiny bit different than the Disney movie. The Broadway version looks deeper into situations, like how the Banks’ are in a very rough place with family relationships. I am most excited to take the audience to London, and for families everywhere to be able to relate to the Banks’. Not only will they be able to relate, but “Mary Poppins” is wildly entertaining and this is a light-hearted musical that will make everyone smile.

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The Sept. 21 Nashville-themed Advocate Good Shepherd fundraiser gala included fiddlers, bourbon tastings, The Ron Bedal Orchestra, a wine auction, raffles, and 367 attendees ranging from community members to sponsors in the medical field.

Hospital gala raises more than $300,000 BARRINGTON – Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital has announced the total amount of funds raised by its 2013 Gala Committee for the hospital’s Campus Modernization Project. The 2013 gala, themed “Nashville,” was held on Sept. 21 at the Stonegate Banquet and Conference Center, Hoffman Estates. More than $300,000 was raised through the fundraiser, drawing 367 attendees. “We’re so pleased with the

Gala’s success,” physician and co-chairman of the committee Peter Wuertz said. “It’s an indicator of the community’s confidence in, and support of the Campus Modernization Project.” The Advocate Good Shepherd Gala has raised more than $3 million since its inception in 1997. Visit www. advocatehealth.com/goodshepherdgala.com for more information.

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Wrestling club opens registration BARRINGTON – The Barrington Broncos youth wrestling club is getting ready for its upcoming season with a series of registration events. This club is open to all young athletes, ages 5 to 14, who live within the boundaries of the Barrington 220 school district. Walk-in registration will be held at Barrington High School from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 19, in the main gym hallway. A new parent meeting and registration will then

take place in the BHS team meeting room from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6. Practices will begin Tuesday, Nov. 12. The registration fee is $275 before Oct. 20 or $300 after. Birth certificates and a $60 uniform deposit are required for first-year wrestlers. Online registration is now open at www.barringtonwrestling.com. Email info@ barringtonwrestling.com for more information.

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Garden Club features native plant author BARRINGTON – The next Four Seasons Garden Club meeting, scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5, at a member’s home, will feature a native plant presentation by “Native Plant Design” author Patricia

Hill. The Club meets on the first Tuesday of each month, August through June, at a member’s home or the Barrington Library. Meetings include a social coffee, visiting among members

and guests, a short business discussion, and a presentation or demonstration relevant to gardening. Contact Alena at 847-4383981 or alenagust@comcast. net for more information.

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The 2013 Barrington High School homecoming court stepped out for a photo before the school’s dance on Saturday, Oct. 5. Jazib Farooqui (from left), Christine Miller, Zach Ingram, Taylor Renshaw, Sahil Chatterji (king), Courtney Quigley (queen), Eric Haufschild, Kara Rubaskin, Connor Kobida, Kate Scott, Suman Mandava and Amy Lekai.

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Video gaming terminals a revenue source for state, municipalities, bars By JOSEPH BUSTOS jbustos@shawmedia.com PORT BARRINGTON – Three to four times a week, Ron Thornton, 44, of Oakwood Hills, sits in front of a video gaming terminal to play video poker at Hermann’s Rest A While in Port Barrington with about $100 to $200 to deposit into the machine. “When I’m winning, I’m coming more,” Thornton said. On one day, he had two hands where he hit the maximum prize of $500, along with an additional turn where he won a $250 prize. When he was done playing, Thornton printed a receipt from the terminal for $1,200. “I was on fire,” Thornton said. “There was no doubt about it, it was my best day ever.” Since video gambling went live throughout the state last October, however, Thornton says he’s not ahead. “You can’t win in the long run,” Thornton said. “You’re just going to lose if you play a lot. It’s built into the system.” For the past year, video gambling has served as a revenue source for the state’s 2009 Illinois Jobs Now! capital program. When including the state’s three-week testing period in September 2012 through the month of August, people have spent $614 million on the video gaming terminals. Of that, $438 million was returned to gamblers in winnings. The rest of the money, about $175.7 million, has been split among the owners of the establishments with terminals, video gaming operators, the state, and municipalities where video gambling is allowed. The village of Barrington is considering whether to allow video gaming within village limits. The village passed an ordinance to ban video gaming when the Illinois Video Gaming Act was passed in 2009, but its board of trustees has been accepting public input on the issue the past few months. A vote on it originally was expected Oct. 14, but Barrington Village President Karen Darch said that too many trustees were absent from the meeting to make an official decision. Back at Hermann’s Rest-A-While

Money put in by gamblers / net loss by gamblers • Port Barrington - $1,604,779 / $440,206.73

Video gaming revenue • Port Barrington - $22,011.35 • Municipalities around the state $8,787,752.71 • State - $43,927.563.72 Bar and Grill, there are five video gambling terminals, the maximum allowed for an establishment by the state. Broken Oar is a second location in Port Barrington with video gaming. Hermann’s was one of the test locations for the state before the gaming board went live with video gambling in places that serve alcohol, truck stops and fraternal and veterans establishments. For bar owner Wayne Krcmar, the five terminals have been a financial windfall. Since September of last year, his bar has brought in $75,000 from video gambling. “I absolutely love it,” Krcmar said. “It’s wonderful; there’s never been a hassle, no problems.” The money, which Krcmar keeps in a separate account from revenue for food and drinks, has helped pay for a new roof on his building, a walk-in cooler and beer vending system, a flat-screen television behind the bar, and new flooring, he said. Those investments cost about $17,000. He also used the money to pay his property-tax bill this year. “Any cities that don’t have it should have it,” Krcmar said. “It hasn’t brought in riffraff, and we haven’t had any problems. It’s an asset.” More and more establishments are looking to add terminals. As of Sept. 20, more than 1,800 places around the state have applications pending with the Illinois Gaming Board. The owners of those establishments have to go through criminal background checks and get fingerprinted, said Gene O’Shea,

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People sit at the bar at Hermann’s Rest-a-While in Port Barrington. Establishments must have their video gaming terminals in a designated and Illinois Gaming Board approved area. spokesman for the gaming board. Marcy Paschky, the bar manager at Hermann’s, said the terminals serve as entertainment for the customers. She said there are people from towns that don’t have video gambling who come to Hermann’s. “The people who want to gamble are finding a place to do it,” Paschky said. “Apparently people had money, they’re paying it in. ... They’re liking this. They’re coming out to do it.” Bars and restaurants also have to compete for customers’ food and drink dollars. “People aren’t out as much, [and] aren’t drinking as much when they are out,” Paschky said. “You have to do more and more to draw them in. Hire a band, hire a karaoke. Things cost more and more to get them in the door.” The amount of money being generated from gambling on the video gaming terminals has led to a push this year from business owners in towns where video gambling initially was banned, including Barrington. The village of Cary also is considering whether to allow video gambling within its borders. The village in 2010 decided to ban the revenue source. “It was new at the time, we didn’t have any history or data to make a decision on what would be

in the best interest for the village of Cary,” said Village President Mark Kownick, who was a trustee at the time. “It was the fear of the unknown.” Kownick said now he is on the fence about video gaming. Cary could have six or seven establishments with the terminals if the Village Board decided to permit video gambling, Kownick said. Those establishments have asked the Village Board to reverse its position on video gambling. “When an establishment wants something, you want to make sure they have everything to help them succeed,” Kownick said. “If our establishments came to us and said, ‘I want to have video gambling to enhance our company, to enhance the draw to my establishment [for] people who are waiting for something to do,’ I would have bought into that a lot sooner.” Fox River Grove also allows video gaming. The village dedicates its video gambling share toward its tree replacement program, Village Administrator Karl Warwick said. “It’s something we need with emerald ash borer taking several trees away in the village,” Warwick said. As for long-term use of the video gambling revenue, the village has yet to decide what to do with the money, Warwick said.

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The video gambling area seen from the bar at Hermann’s Rest A While in Port Barrington. Employees of the establishment must be able to see the entrance to the gaming area.

Video gambling brings about social concerns By JOSEPH BUSTOS jbustos@shawmedia.com When the state and municipalities considered whether to allow video gambling as a revenue source, there were people who voiced concerns about gambling addiction and other social ills. The Illinois Council on Problem Gambling receives 120 to 130 calls a month to its hotline. However, in its August report, council Administrator Bill Johnson said that only three of the callers identified video gambling as the issue. The first call it received about video gambling was in February, Johnson said. “At this point, it’s relatively new,” Johnson said. The council helps connect people with resources or possible avenues for treatment to help them with gambling addiction. The state’s gambling addiction hotline, which receives about 100 calls a month, has received 30 calls related to video gambling

“I’ve seen people come in here that just keep putting money in, hit the cash station, and go back to gambling, hit the cash station again ... and that’s not good.” Priscilla Zoller Gambler at Hermann’s Rest a While in Port Barrington since July 1, when the state began tracking video gambling calls, Department of Human Services spokeswoman Januari Smith said. “Illinois predicted there would be an increase based on trends in other states where video gambling has been implemented and an increase in help-seekers calling the helpline had been recorded,” Smith said in an email. “Currently, the data collected in Illinois on video gambling is not sufficient

to determine an absolute increase or decrease.” Priscilla Zoller, 54, of Port Barrington, gambles on the Hermann’s Rest a While video gaming terminals with a strict $20 budget. Concerns of people having addictions or losing their paychecks are legitimate issues, Zoller said. “I’ve seen people come in here that just keep putting money in, hit the cash station, and go back to gambling, hit the cash station again ... and that’s not good,” Zoller said. Many others expressed concerns that crime would increase because of the expansion in gambling, but municipalities are reporting that they haven’t seen that. Lake in the Hills Village Administrator Gerald Sagona said he was not aware of any problems brought to the village because of video gambling. “No one is forced to play ... it’s the same as the lottery,” Sagona said. “A lot of people buy lottery tickets, which is a form of gambling, too.”

There are people who still have concerns about the social effects of gambling. Kathy Gilroy is a Villa Park resident, but she has attended local meetings, including those of the Barrington Village Board, where she spoke about the problems video gambling can bring. Gilroy said casinos have self-exclusion programs, where people could have themselves put on a list to keep them out of casinos. “What’s to keep them from going to the local pizza parlor that has slot machines in it?” Gilroy said. She said that people with a gambling addiction can ruin their family financially, might commit white-collar crime such as embezzlement, or write bad checks. People who spend their money on gambling might not spend money on groceries or other expenses, which would hurt other businesses, Gilroy said. “Money isn’t dropping from heaven, it’s being repurposed,” Gilroy said.

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WHEN: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 19 WHERE: Angelina, 200 S. Cook Street, Barrington COST & INFO: Eight local artists will set up a variety of works, such as jewelry, paper goods, photography, beauty products and painted canvas, in the downtown boutique, Angelina, for a free fall art fest. Browse artwork, chat with local artists and enjoy refreshments. Call 847-382-6802 for more information.

CROP HUNGER WALK WHEN: 1 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 WHERE: Lutheran Church of the Atonement, 909 E. Main Street, Barrington COST & INFO: This annual community hunger education and fundraising event sponsored by Church World Service, is being chaired by the Barrington United Methodist Church. Twenty-five percent of all funds raised is allocated for local agencies that serve people in need of food. Registration begins at 12:30 p.m. and the walk begins at 1 p.m. This is a donation-based event. Call chairwoman Linda Osikowicz at Barrington United Methodist Church, 847-836-5540, for more information.

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WHEN: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Friday, Oct. 18 WHERE: Crabtree Nature Center, 3 Stover Road, Barrington Hills COST & INFO: Join a naturalist and enjoy a relaxing hike guided by the light of the full moon. Registration is required for this free event. Call 847-381-6592 for more information.

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WHEN: 5:50 and 8 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 7 p.m. Sunday through Thursday. WHERE: The Catlow theater. COST & INFO: Based on the Shannon Hale novel, “Austenland” tells the story of a 30-something New York woman who secretly has an unhealthy obsession with Mr. Darcy from the BBC adaptation of “Pride and Prejudice.” Tickets are $5.

WHEN: 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20 WHERE: Stillman Nature Center, 33 W. Penny Road, South Barrington COST & INFO: Meet the great horned, barred, barn, and screech owls. Stillman staff also will present a peregrine falcon, broad-winged hawk, and red-shouldered hawk. Birds will be brought out to be viewed up-close. Kids will have a chance to dissect owl pellets. The cost will be $10 per car. Call 847-428-6957 for more information.

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GiGi’s Playhouse gears up for grand opening By TARAH THORNE tthorne@shawmedia.com HOFFMAN ESTATES – South Barrington mom Nancy Gianni said she experienced a wave of negativity when her daughter, GiGi, was born with Down syndrome – the reason she now devotes her life to teaching others to be more accepting of differences. This month, Down Syndrome Awareness Month, marks a huge leap for the GiGi’s Playhouse organization. The first GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome and Achievement Center opened in Hoffman Estates in October 2003 when Gigi was a year old. “In order to build programs, we had to build a place,” GiGi’s Playhouse development director Marc Portugal said. Now, exactly 10 years later, the play/education center is expanding to Barrington Square Mall at 2350 West Higgins Road in Hoffman Estates. The 10,000-square foot complex will host its grand opening on Sunday, Oct. 27, and the new site will replace the former Hoffman Estates playhouse/national headquarters, bringing a whole new image. “Programming hours will increase with our additional space,” Portugal said. “We are hoping to use this opportunity to expand our volunteer program and double our tutoring capacity.” Portugal said that GiGi’s Playhouse has chosen to stay in the Hoffman Estates area to retain its volunteer and Down syndrome community – there will be little to no lapse between the closing of the former facility and the opening of the new Achievement Center. Worldwide, 15 Playhouses have been opened and many more are in the works. All GiGi’s Playhouse programs are free to families and therapeutic in nature, designed for Down syndrome children and adults to develop areas of language, social and motor skills. Jamie Rios, also a South

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Vince Foglia of the Foglia Family Foundation visited with GiGi Gianni, the inspiration behind GiGi’s Playhouse Down Syndrome Awareness and Achievement Centers. The foundation contributed $250,000 toward the Hoffman Estates center, left, opening in Barrington Square Mall on Oct. 27.

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Barrington mom, was referred to the GiGi’s Playhouse organization upon hearing her daughter’s Down syndrome diagnosis shortly after her birth two years ago. Rios said the weekly “open play” program has been very beneficial for her daughter, Olivia, and GiGi’s “new parent” program has been a great relief for Jamie. The newest Hoffman Es-

tinue living in the area and would like to see Olivia stay with GiGi’s Playhouse into her adulthood. “It’s a place for families to sit down and be heard,” Rios said. “I’ve been able to identify with other moms, and it’s such an amazing resource and a great relief knowing your path is laid out for you – you don’t have to go out and find your way on your own.”

tates complex will emphasize this program aspect of GiGi’s Playhouse, expanding on its free educational and therapeutic programs by offering a national training center for current and emerging Playhouse locations, and kick-starting comprehensive and progressive learning programs for adults with Down syndrome. Rios said she plans to con-

At the new Achievement Center, a retail store will be the face of GiGi University’s “Hugs and Mugs” program, where Down syndrome adults help create, package and sell customized gift mugs. In addition to a brightly colored, multi-purpose room, the Achievement Center will have its own “Get Fit” gym with a treadmill, bicycle, elliptical, hand weights and resistance props. Portugal said core-focused workouts are especially important for anyone with Down syndrome because of the low muscle tone typically associated with this genetic condition. In terms of education, the new facility will house a library with its own checkout system, more private learning labs, advocacy material for parents and families, a large stage to boost morale and self confidence, and an open kitchen for a home-like feel. “It will truly feel like its own universe,” Portugal said. One-third of the new Achievement Center’s buildout cost of $750,000 has been covered by the Foglia Family Foundation, under one condition – GiGi’s Playhouse must ask its other existing donors to leverage that gift with a “challenge grant” where donations will be matched dollar for dollar until the $250,000 donation is met. Portugal said the goal of this challenge is to leverage donated funds, and it’s a chance for the GiGi’s Playhouse organization to demonstrate its own sustainability and ability to fundraise before its grand opening on Oct. 27. GiGi’s Playhouse has raised $73,100,000 toward its challenge grant goal as of Oct. 14, and hopes to raise at least $125,000 before deadline. “Even though construction ends this month, the expense and operation costs continue,” Portugal said. “This is just a milestone, and we hope our supporters see the need for our aid in the community and a next generation for GiGi’s Playhouse.”

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Jamming 12 hours straight for charity Performance to benefit Harmony, Hope & Healing By TRACY GRUEN For Barrington Suburban Life BARRINGTON – Mario Licciardi was inspired when one of his students lost his best friend a day before his guitar lesson, but still came to his lesson and played. “He felt better after he played the guitar for an hour,” Licciardi said. “I saw the inspiration from that literally unfold in front of my eyes.” It’s that inspiration that led Licciardi to hold an event where he plays with different bands and musicians for 12 hours straight. “Mars Jams for Harmony, Hope & Healing” will begin at noon Saturday, Oct. 19, at McGonigal’s Pub, located at 105 S. Cook St. in Barrington. The proceeds will benefit Harmony, Hope & Healing, an organization that offers creative, educational and therapeutic music programs that

help heal homeless and underserved women on an emotional and spiritual level. “It’ll be a challenge, but it’ll definitely be fun,” said Licciardi, who also is known as “Mars.” More than 60 musicians from the Chicago area will play music with Licciardi during the 12-hour jam session. Licciardi, who lives on the northwest side of Chicago, also has held a rock event for kids to benefit Harmony, Hope & Healing over the past couple of years. For this program, Licciardi collaborated with different rock schools to put together a big rock concert. “We are very appreciative of him,” said Tina Villapando, the assistant director for Harmony, Hope & Healing. “We help uncover and discover people’s authentic voice. Sometimes, different circum-

stances can silence people in many ways.” Licciardi said that it’ll be a challenge to play for 12 straight hours, but on most days he teaches for eight hours and sometimes has a gig for a few hours, so he is up for the challenge. Licciardi teaches at Consolidated Music in Barrington, and has been a teacher for 18 years. He teaches guitar and a rock class for kids and adults. He also plays in a Motown, R&B funk disco band, does acoustic performances, and is a songwriter. “It’ll be really fun,” said Todd Rhodes, the owner of the Grassroots general store in Barrington and a local musician. Grassroots sells apparel, wine, salsas and much more, and is located next door to McGonigal’s. Rhodes is a drummer, and he and Licciardi have played music together all over town.

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Mario Licciardi will play for 12 straight hours with different bands and musicians as part of a charity event, “Mars Jams for Harmony, Hope & Healing.” The event is scheduled to begin at noon Saturday, Oct. 19, at McGonigal’s Pub in Barrington. “People underestimate the diversity of culture we have here and the amount of talent we have here,” Rhodes said about Barrington. “It’s all for charity,” said Lisa Lesniak of McGonigal’s Pub, which is supplying the room for the event. Lesniak

said McGonigal’s is happy to help out a nonprofit such as Harmony, Hope & Healing. Tickets to the Mars Jams for Harmony, Hope & Healing event can be purchased for $10 at the door or $20 per family. The event also will include a raffle and a silent auction.

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We’re kicking off a new contest and creating a collection of community recipes at 365Barrington.com to celebrate the upcoming season of holiday and colder weather cooking! Heinen’s Fine Foods is sponsoring our Barrington Family Recipes contest and has given us $700 in generous gift card prizes to give away to seven winners. To enter, all you have to do is share a favorite recipe for our collection and tell us what you love about it. We’re particularly looking

for those special recipes that bring back memories you cherish. Is there a story behind your Thanksgiving stuffing? What about that cookie recipe that you now know by heart? Is there a favorite dish you prepare to warm up your family when the temperature drops, or something you make only for that once-a-year party with friends or relatives? We’re talking about recipes that remind you of the people you love and appreciate, and anything goes. I’ll be the first to admit that I can count my own special family recipes on one hand. But there’s a simple dip that we make in our family for special occasions. She passed away a number of years ago, but my mom’s mom, Winnie LaBarge, would always make this simple and

delicious dip for us to enjoy as she prepared our Thanksgiving feast every year. Some might call it onion dip. But it’s Grandma Dip to us, and the recipe is as simple as this:

Grandma (Winnie) Dip 1 1/2 Tbsp mayonnaise 1 Tbsp Milk 1/4 Tsp Salt 1 Tsp grated onion 1 Tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 6-ounce packages of cream cheese 3 Tbsp sour cream Photo by Tim LaBarge

Put everything in a big bowl and blend it together with a hand mixer. Serve with Wavy Lays, Fritos or veggies. We’ll be publishing the recipes we receive throughout the holiday season at 365Barrington.com and right

365Barrington’s Liz Luby Chepell with her grandmother, Winnie LaBarge, in 1996. here in your Barrington Suburban Life newspaper. Our winners will be announced in December. To enter the contest, visit 365Barrington.com/family-recipes.

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The Washington Redskins are 1-4 with one of the worst defenses in the NFL. And while they pile up yards on offense, they’re not particularly good at putting points on the board. Like the Bears, they struggle with time of possession. But unlike the Bears, they don’t have many players who scare you. Perhaps none are the complete package, but Jay Cutler, Matt Forte, Brandon Marshall and Martellus Bennett are all players the opposition has to scheme for because they know they can beat them. Robert Griffin III and Alfred Morris were those guys last year as rookies, but they haven’t been to date this year. Offensively for the ’Skins, that’s it. Pierre Garcon is their leading

receiver, but he’s really just an average-to-good wideout. Santana Moss was one of those guys for a number of years, but these days he’s just another target. Leonard Hankerson, Jordan Reed, Josh Morgan, Logan Paulsen, Fred Davis ... OK, but most teams can handle them. That group collectively has piled up some yardage, it just hasn’t had the igniter to allow them to make a difference. If RG III and/or Morris suddenly become that guy/igniter again as they were last year, then the Bears could have some problems on their hands. Defensively Brian Orakpo, Ryan Kerrigan, Barry Cofield and DeAngelo Hall will, at times, remind you of Lance Briggs, Charles Tillman and the Julius Peppers we once knew. The last time these two clubs met, Hall picked off Cutler four times. But most of the time, they’ll remind you of the Bears’ defense we’ve come to know this year. In spite of a few great players, the Redskins’ defense gets pushed all over the field, leaving the team needing to get into a shootout and have the ball

last in order to win. Worse than 1-4, the only loss the Redskins were really competitive in was against the Lions. The Eagles, Packers and Cowboys games were not as close as the scores indicate. Washington’s one win actually was on the road, but beating Oakland anywhere is hardly something to build a season on. Sunday’s game will be the first time the ’Skins have played at home since Sept. 22 versus the Lions, and that was the one loss the Redskins were competitive in. In fact, they would have won the game were it not for a bushel full of mental errors not indicative of a Mike Shanahan-coached team. What the Bears have to worry about is if Griffin finds himself and brings Morris along for the ride. Griffin was a Pro Bowl quarterback last year with a 102.4 passer rating and 20 touchdown passes against only five interceptions. He also rushed 120 times for 815 yards, a 6.8 average and seven more touchdowns.

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Today, his passer rating is 21 percent lower at 80.4, and he’s on pace to rush for only 480 yards. He’s thrown for only six touchdowns and has yet to score on the ground. Of course, a great deal of the fall off is due to his recovery from a torn ACL he suffered in the Redskins’ wild-card game last season. Perhaps Griffin’s woes have allowed defenses to take away Morris, who rushed for 1,613 yards and 13 touchdowns last year, but is on pace for only 1,200 yards this season and nine touchdowns. The Bears’ biggest concern should be the Redskins’ pass rush, which is seventh in the NFL with 16 sacks. While the Bears have been very good protecting Cutler, if the Redskins force them to struggle, it could disrupt the flow of the offense and lead to turnovers like the last time these two met. That said, this appears to be a good matchup for the Bears. If both clubs play to their 2013 form, the Bears should go to the bye at 5-2.

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being filed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The NFL has a rating system for injured players that specifies their probability of playing in a game: • Out - the player will not play; • Doubtful - 75 percent chance the player will not play; • Questionable – 50 percent chance the player will play; • Probable - 75 percent chance the player will play. Although my mother-inlaw does not listen to me (and why should she, her team is 5-1), I gave her a simple trick to help her understand the injury report: “D” (doubtful) means do not play, and “P” (probable) means play. It is extremely rare for a probable player to be held out. It is just as improbable that a doubtful player gets onto the field. “Questionable,” on the other hand, is a crapshoot. The

dreaded “Q” is the scourge of fantasy owners. I wish there were a simple rule for how to handle the “Q,” but there is not. Remember, a player listed as questionable supposedly has a 50 percent chance of playing. If true, then a historical analysis of questionable players should prove that half actually played and half did not. Has such an analysis been done? According to a Google search – part of my extensive research for this column – it has not. Although I did not conduct a historical analysis, I did

take a look at fantasy players listed as questionable on the Week-Six injury report. Questionable players who failed to take the field last week included Michael Vick, Rob Gronkowski, Stevie Johnson, Mike Williams and Zach Miller. The list of questionable players who did play was more extensive. It included Larry Fitzgerald, Marshawn Lynch, Calvin Johnson, Darren McFadden, Greg Jennings, Brandon Myers, Martellus Bennett, Jacoby Jones, CJ Spiller, and a lot more. Based on a very small sample, it would seem that “questionable” is closer to “probable” than it is to “doubtful.” Unfortunately, different NFL coaches approach the injury report with different perspectives. Some coaches try to provide an accurate and honest picture of their injury situations, and others … well, others are Bill Belichik and

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