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Now it comes out that good ol’ McCain referred to his opponent as "that one".  That’s disrespectful for anyone and McCain knows it.

Also, he comes up with the bon mot of "3 million dollars for an overheard projector for a planetarium in Chicago".

John, your people don’t pay attention do they?  The "overheard projector" you referred to is the planetary projection system that is the heart of ANY planetarium and to replace the 40 year old system there now will cost $5 million.  The Adler is trying to raise the additional $2 million to replace the system there now.

So much for accuracy in ol’ John’s campaign.  Nice John…you can’t catch Obama and you’re losing in the polls so now you’re resorting to obfuscation and outright lies.

Shame on you.

This is from the NHRA website:

Urgent message from NHRA to the general public

NHRA today became aware of a scam where individuals are receiving letters from "NHRA Financials" stating they are a lucky winner of an unclaimed cash prize. Enclosed with the letter is what appears to be, but is not, a check from NHRA.

The letter asks the recipient to call a number. Do not call the number, and disregard the letter and check. This is a SCAM that we have been advised by police could expose the unsuspecting consumer’s financial information, which could result in financial harm.

Although NHRA’s name is used in this scam, NHRA has no reason to believe that its records were compromised. Please disregard any correspondence from "NHRA Financials." If you received one of these letters, it would help in the investigation if you would send an e-mail with your name and contact information to fraud@nhra.com so we can forward the information to law enforcement.

EDIT: It’s a shame that some scumbags have to try anything to further their nefarious schemes and ideas.  Please, if you get such a letter in the mail, send the email they ask you to and hang onto the letter.  The more evidence the police have, the better.

Okay, readers, let’s hear from you.

Who won that debate last night?  Who was more negative?

Now the word is that the Ford plant in South Chicago will be laying off almost 800 jobs very soon.

This happens when there are no buyers for the cars that they are making.  The info I’ve heard is that the plant will cancel a shift which will idle those workers.

I’ve got friends who are retirees from ford and I’m hoping that this downturn (nosedive?) in the economy doesn’t hit their pensions.

From the Southtown Star:

Larry Walsh, Will county executive, is in Provena St. Joseph in Joliet after being admitted after complaining of chest pains.

He had been in the midst of his schedule when he felt ill.  His private physician recommended that he go to the hospital and get checked out.

It was confirmed that he did not have a heart attack, however he was still in the hospital for more tests today.

We hope that he’s doing better and will be home very soon.

For those who had mortgages with Countrywide….check out this article about the settlement form BofA.

Doesn’t help those who have already lost their houses (like ME!) from those pirates.

Since I’ve moved from South Holland out to Crete, I thought I’d clue you in on some stuff going on here.

RODEO

The Illinois High School Rodeo & Wrangler Division of the National High School Rodeo Association will perform at 4 PM. on Oct. 11 and at 3 PM. on Oct. 12 at Six Guns Ranch and Arena, 26926 State Line Road, Crete.

Tickets for the event are $8 for adults and $5 for students. Admission for children 10 and under is free.

Who’d have thought that there was a high school rodeo??? Amazing!

KOHL’S OPEN

The Kohl’s store, visible from 394 at Steger Road is now open.

CRETE LIBRARY HAS NEW STUFF!

Here’s the link!

SAUK VILLAGE VILLAGE HALL MOVES!

This coming Friday is moving day.  If you’ve been down Torrence Avenue north of Sauk Trail, you’ve seen the new village hall.

Steve Metsch wrote a great article on the new building.

More later!

To all my Jewish readers.:

Leshanah tovah tikateiv veteichateim

Both the Cubbies and Sox are in the playoffs.

Tonight, the Cubs play the Dodgers in what is rightly called "Bears Weather", namely the temps will be in the low 50s.

As of right now, the Cubs lead 2-0.