The Daily Herald from Chicago, Illinois • Page 107

5 October 19, 1986 THE SUNDAY HERALD Births by llyce Reismah Herald corree pendant Six years ago Sonny Berman was overweight and a heavy smoker. "I used to weigh 215 pounds and smoke two and a half packs of cigarettes a day," Berman says. "Then one day my former boss had a triple bypass and that scared me. I decided to get back into shape." Today, the 58-year-old Des Plaines resident weighs 160 pounds and is preparing for his fifth appearance in America's later this month. But that's not all; Berman also has run a dozen other road races this year, including grueling triathlons (biking, swimming and running events) in Arlington Heights and Schaumburg.

To prepare for all this, Berman has a tough weekly routine. He runs 40 miles a week although that total may increase before a 26.2-mile marathon swims and rides his bicycle. He wakes up every morning at 4 a.m. and runs until 6:30 a.m. He then swims at the Nicholas Lattof YMCA in Des Plaines before heading off to work as a car buyer.

"It's become a positive addiction," he says. "It is very motivational to see the sun come up, feel the air on my face and see the dawn breaking. It is very spiritual." Three days a week, Berman drives to the 'Y' and, after he parks, he runs around the neighborhood. He even ran two years ago when the temperature plummeted to 13 degrees below zero and the wind chill hit 27 below. "I run no matter what the temperature is," he says.

"I even run in rain storms." When Berman first began getting into shape in 1980, he gave up smoking and started swimming at the 'Y'. Then he began to walk long distances. The following year he started jogging and, in 1983, he decided to bike ride. "When I decided to be a triathlete, I hadn't been on a bike since I was a kid," Berman says. "All this working out takes a lot of time and dedication." In.

1981, Berman started logging his running miles and recently completed No. 10,000. In the process he has worn out 18 pairs of jogging shoes. And since Feb. 1980, Berman swam 1,411 miles at the 'Y'.

Berman has competed in the last four America's and is training for this year's race Oct. 26. "I start preparing for marathons two months in advance," Berman says. "I have to get used to running long distances." Over the summer Berman completed the Amphibiamia, a four-part triathlon in McHenry. It consisted of a half-mile open mile swim, 11-mile bike ride, five-mile cross country run and another 11-mile bike ride.

Berman finished in just a little over three hours. When training for a triathlon, Berman rides his bike 100 miles a week. Besides working out, Berman also watches his diet. He eats no red meat, salt, sugar, butter or margarine and no fatty foods. He eats a lot of chicken, fish and vegetables and foods with heavy carbohydrates.

He only drinks spring water. When asked why he decided to compete in a marathons, Berman had a simple response: "Every runner wants to do a marathon. It is the ultimate." Next year Berman hopes to increase his running to 50 miles a week. "I feel fit, strong and young," he says. "I feel good about myself." We are not staffed to handle inquiries about the publication date of birth notices.

Please watch lor your notice in the Sunday Herald. LUTHERAN GENERAL Eric Robert Zubor, Sept. 22 to Carolyn and John Zuber, Roselle. Brother of Philip and Christopher. Grandparents: Mr.

and Mrs. Frank Karlovits, Arlington Heights; Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Zuber, Chicago. OTHER HOSPITALS Katharine Jean Keller, Sept.

2 at Skokte Valley Hospital to Patricia M. and Ronald W. Keller, Hoffman Estates. Sister of Daniel and Lisa. Grandparents: Adolph and Jean Keller, Bk Grove Village.

Kimberly Ann Riehm, Sept. 12 at Gottlieb Memorial Hospital to Carol and Richard Riehm, Hanover Park. Grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Jens Jensen, Bloomingdale.

ALEX1AN BROTHERS Stephanie Mary Gilski, Sept. 3 to Kenneth and Eleanor Gilski, Bartlett. Grandparents: Loretta Buganskl; Elk Grove; Richard and Barbara Gilski, Schaumburg. Alexander Jamot Sheluga, Sept. 15 to David and Gail Sheluga, Roselle.

Grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Skladzien, Mount Prospect; Mrs. Genevieve Sheluga, Pittsburgh, Pa. Jeremy Robert Arendt, Sept.

23 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Arendt, Hanover Park. Brother of Joay. Grandparents: Mr.

and Mrs. Donald Marselle, Mrs. Patricia Arendt, all of Roselle. HUMANA HOSPITAL Emily Kathryn Petrus, Sept. 15 to Karen llene and James G.

Petrus, Roselle. Sister of Bryan. Grandparents: George and Helen Petrus, Youngstown, Ohio; Kenneth and Mary Morrow, New Orleans, La. Matthew Stephen Danley, Sept. 17 to Sharon D.

and Steve E. Danley, Bloomingdale. Jennifer Lynbn Koehn, Sept. 16 to Karen G. Koehn (Israelson) and Robert A.

Koehn, Medinah. Grandparents: Virgil Barbara Israelson; Lawerence and Carol Koehn. Eric Ryan Melbourn, Sept. 19 to Renee and Rick Melbourn, Roselle. Richard Martin Zagone, Sept.

30 to Peggy Lynn and Martin Joseph Zagone, Hoffman Estates. Amy Slilebeth Arhirt, Oct. 1 to Mary and Jeffrey Arhart, Bartlett. Almoo Marie Laluvnik, Oct. 3 to Marilou and Charles Latuvnlk, Streamwood, Sister of Joy and Audrey.

Robert Allen McCaughin, Oct. 3 to Lynda S. and Jerry A. McCaughin, Streamwood. Brother of John and William.

Grandparents: Mary Blankenshlp, Streamwood; Charlotte and Allen Douglas, Rolling Meadows; Earl Wurthmann, Lake Zurich. Ryan Jorbme Wenzel, Oct. 3 to Barbara and Roy Wenzel, Hanover Park. Brother of Kimberly and Sharl. Jason Anthony Quillln, Oct.

5 to Kathleen and Jack Quillln, Schaumburg. Brother of Jack and Joseph. Grandparents: Ralph and Judy Lynch, Jack and Joyce Quillin. Shari Warlick, Oct. 5 to Sandy and Doug Warlick, Roselle.

John Michael Calendo, Oct. 7 to Kathleen and John Calsndo, Buffalo Grove. Grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Charles Manahan, Wauconda; Mr.

and Mrs. Michael Calendo, Hoffman Estates. Thomas Caaimir Bartz, Oct. 7 to Emily and Russ Bartz, Hoffman Estates. Brother of Karie and Russell Jr.

Grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Casimir Guzay, Hoftman Estates: Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Bartz, Mount Prospect.

David Michael Seibert, Oct. 7 to Janet and Robert Seibert, Hoffman Estates. Brother of Charles, Danny and Heide. Grandparents: Mrs. Carol Higginbotham, Hoffman Estates; Mr.

and Mrs. George White, McHenry; Mr. Gene Higginbotham, Hoffman Estates. Nickolas William Limnios, Oct. 8 to Donna and Tony Limnios.

Hoffman Estates. Nicholas James Petro, Oct. 8 to Cecile LaCombe Petro and Paul Petro, Hanover Park. Kathryn Ann McKevitt, Oct. 9 to Carol and Daniel McKevitt, Hanover Park.

Sister of Meghan and Patrick. Ssmantha Nicole Cblonna, Oct. 10 to Janet and Anthony Colonna, Bartlett. Eric Daniel Rusk, Oct. 10 to Donna and Paul Rusk, Hoffman Estates.

Brother of Mark and Kelly. Grandparents: Dan and Darlene Untch, Palatine; Bev and Virginia Rusk, Tucson, Ari- Meredith Woolen Holly, Oct. 11 to Charlotte L. and Gary L. Holly, Hanover Park.

Grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Albert Bertels, Woodridge, Mrs. James A. Woolen, Idabel, Okla.

Dana Lynn Schwendinger, Oct. 11 to Debora and Michael Schwendinger, Hanover Park. NORTHWEST COMMUNITY Kathleen Elizabeth Lyman, Sept. 20 to Mr. and Mrs.

John C. Lyman. Hoffman Estates. Sister of Johnny and Deanna, Grandparents: Dr. and Mrs.

Paul E. Cole, Hoffman Estates; Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lyman, Wheeling. Sarah Marie Bcrlow, Sept.

28 to Joseph and Karen Bartow, Arlington Heights. Sister of Bethany. Grandparents: Mrs. JoAnn Zobel, Elk Grove; John and Lea Bartow, Schaumburg. Kathryn Frances Strack, Sept.

29 to Terrt Herald photo by Scott Sanders OFF AND RUNNING. At one time, Sonny Berman of Des Plaines weighed 215 pounds and smoked two and a half packs of cigarettes a day. Then, after his boss underwent bypass surgery, Berman decided to get back in shape. Since then, he has appeared four times in Ameri: ca's and is in training for his fifth later this month. Countryside Association for the handicapped of Palatine and Waukegan is offering custom-design holiday greeting cards for the holiday season.

Proceeds will help support association activities. Packages of twenty cards and envelopes are being offered at a cost of $5 each, which is tax-deductible. The first card, drawn by Susan Veller, freelance artist, is a watercolor painting of a holiday poinsettia. The message reads, "Wishing You a Beautiful Holiday season and a New Year of Peace and Happiness." The other selection was drawn by Lori Couve, a Countryside workshop client. The card features a decorative Christmas tree complete with presents, with the inside verse, "Greetings of the Season and Best Wishes for the New Year." For more information about ordering cards, contact Kathy Roeder, Development Associate, at 4388855.

In mid-September, the McGing of Irish Dancing started its year of existence. Since its -conception in 1979, the school has thousands of awards competing 3n competitions held throughout the United States and Canada. Last June, McGing's choreography group won first place in petition in Dayton, Ohio. Members J.will soon be traveling to Toronto for Van upcoming competition. In Novem- C'ber, the school will be in Cincinnati -for the United States Mid-West Winners in the Re- Contest then will travel to City, Ireland to compete in the World Championships being held in March of 1987.

This past St. Patrick's Day, the McGing School performed in more than 40 shows in the days leading up to March 17. There will be numerous opportunities for persons-who are interested in enrolling the McGing School of Irish Dancing; classes are beginning soon at Des Plaines Leisure Center, Birch and Touhy, Des Plaines, Northbrook Leisure Center 2233 Walters, Northbrook, and at Pioneer Park, Park Avenue, in Arlington Heights. For more information call Jim McGing Irish Dancing School at 775-6714. COUPON' BEAUTIFUL SAVE AH HONEST ON LEVOLOR MINI OR MICRO BLINDS SAVE AN HONEST ON LOUYERDRAPE VERTICAL BLINDS OR PLEATED SHADES SAVE AN HONEST ON WOVEN WOODS OR WOOD MINI BLINDS Restaurant DONT BE FObtEDiBY, 1 ADS' THAT PROMISE! UNREALISTIC DISCOUNTS FOR OFF-BRAND VANCO GIVES YOU AN HONEST" DISCOUNT ON QUALITY NAME 'BRANDS LIKE 'LEVOLOR: AND LOUVERDRAPE.

YOU AND YOUR HOME DESERVE THE BEST! Sale ends soon Measuring And Custom Installation A vailable VAUCO Since 1924 WALLCOVERINGS WINDOW TREATMENTS 757 W. Golf Schaumburg, IL. (One block W. ol Rl. 72 Golf in Salem Plaza) I-STAR Cabinet, Inc.

LARGEST CUSTOM CABINET MAKER THROUGHOUT NORTHERN ILLINOIS Financing now available, no money down for qualified: buyers with minimum purchase. Tri-Star Cabinet Co. does the complete job. Removing the old and installing the new! Other Showroom at: South Ctdir Spenctr M. New LMOX.

IL Hours: M-F9 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. closed (312) 479-2126 1035 S. Roselle Schaumburg Located in Nantucket Square 351-6113 Strack, Chicago. GLENDALE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY Rachel Francis Janssen, Sept.

15 to Carron and Uwe Janssen, Carol Stream. Area grandparents: Howard and Shirley Turpin, Hoffman Estates; Heinrich and irmhild, Janssen, Schaumburg. Lisa Marie Russsll, Sept. 18 to Julie Ann and David Kyle Russell. Roselle.

Grandparents: Mr. and Mrs. Larry Walters, Rosetle; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Butler.

Glendale Heights. Megan Leigh Buchmiller, Sept. 23 to Debra and Carl Buchmiller, Hanover Park. Grandparents: Mr. and Mrs.

Jerry Meyer, Champaign; Mr. and Mrs. Robert Buchmiller, Charleston, III. Justin Michael Eaton, Oct. 1 to Carin Anne and David Marc Eaton, Bloomingdale.

Grandparents: John and Maryannn Sherba, Libertyville; John and Starley Eaton, Marietta, Ohio. Bowling 600 CLUB Ron Hotlendorf, bowling for Hal Licbers In Friday Nlte Mens Hdcp. at Woodfleld, hit 226214-236 Sept. 26. O'Dowd, bowling for Philippe Plbg.

In Friday Nlte Mens Hdcp. at Woodfleld, hit 224205-245 Oct. 10. Hertlein, bowing for Leave It To Beavers in USLIFE Mixed at Woodfleld, hit 245-212-199 Sept. 23.

Auvenshine, bowling for Brew Crew In Friday Nlte Mixed at Schaumburg, hit 227242-181 Oct. 3. Benson, bowling for Wiener TaKe All In Friday Nlte Mens Hdcp. at Woodfleld, hit 201-254-184 Oct. 10.

Frieburcer, bowling for Wiener Take All In Friday Nile Mens Hdcp. at Woodfield, hit 238-185-29 Oct. 10. Ciran, bowling for Wiener Take All In Friday Nlte Mens Hdcp. at Woodfleld, hit 221238-149 Sept.

26. Dogherty, bowline for wiener Take All In Friday Mite Mens at Woodfield, hit Oct. 10. Ciran, bowling far Wiener Take All in Friday Nite Mens Hdcp. at Woodfleld, hit 228238-156 Sept.

19. Spalford, bowling for V.B.I. in Friday Nlte Mens Hdcp. at Woodfield, hit 222-197-193 Sept. 26.

Horre, bowling for Team 3 In Friday Nlte Mens Hdcp. of Woodfleld, hit 212-176-213 Sept. 12. Gagliano, bowling for High Five in Friday Nlte Mens Hdcp. at Woodfield, hit 259142-199 Oct.

10. Hearing test offered via phone Today, people can pick up the phone and obtain weather reports, daily prayer, a good joke and, even something as important as a free hearing screening test. Hearing loss effects one in every 12 people nationally and ringing in the ears effects one in every seven people. The problems can be isolating and frustrating, and are always a very personal matter. To check your hearing, spend 2 minutes listening carefully to the "Dial A Hearing Screening Test" message.

In this area, call Grant Hospital, Speech and Hearing Department, (312) 883-3764; Professional Hearing Services, (312) 439-HEAR; or University of Chicago, (312) 753-8200. Lose 25,50, and up to TOO pounds And let your health insurance vJi: 1821 W.Irving Park I Schaumourg "Open 24 Hours" I Now accepting Mastercard Visa Offer good anytime Monday thru Friday but not good in conjunction with any other discount. Coupon good party. Otlet expires November 5.1986. Many health insurers recognize what doctors have for years: That unwanted pounds are not only unattractive, but also detrimental to health.

Why not visit or telephone about whether your plan covers obesity care. Our approach features innovative, behavior- modification counseling. And it works! TOTAL CENTER 1705 Algonquin Road Algonquin Busse Mt. Prospect 593-2936 A SPECIAL GATHERING CATERED BEAUTIFULLY Whatever the wedding reception or dinner dance to golf outing or retirement Indian Lakes adds a luxury touch, affordably! Our Banquet Center provides a beautiful setting with sparkling two-story waterfall, tropical greenery, open fireplace and deluxe banquet rooms for 25 to 1200 guests. Our expert staff provides superb food, service and help with the smallest details.

For more information, please call our Catering Department, 250 West Schick Road Bloomingdale, Illinois (An easy expressway drive from the Loop) Suburban Living hits you where you live weekdays in.