2010 - The Custom Companies, Inc.

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. 2010 / Sept
VOL IV No. 3 Aug
. 2010
Did You Know???
Hello Readers,
The temperature of the
sun can reach 15 million
degrees Fahrenheit.
Summertime is here – time for fun! Even if you „Stay-cation‟, remember to stay cool and be
safe.
The oldest known animal
was a Quahog Clam, which
lived to be 405 years old.
Inside this issue we have some refreshing recipes and lots of other interesting items for
your reading pleasure, and of course, Perry‟s Moustache is hiding out somewhere within. If
you find it, send your answer to [email protected] no later than Friday the thirteenth
(August 13th), and if you are correct, you will be eligible to win a $50.00 gift card.
The Beatles played the Las
Vegas Convention Center
in 1964. Tickets were
$4.00 each.
We are also looking to recruit more committee members so if you can contribute your
time, ideas and/or talents, please contact any one of us mentioned on the back page. We
will be sure to include you at our next meeting.
Ironically, when doctors in
Los Angeles went on strike
in 1976, the daily number
of deaths in the city
dropped 18%.
Happy reading!
THE NEWSLETTER COMMITTEE
What if a Hurricane hits the Gulf Oil Spill? By Matt Foley
Bacteria can reproduce
sexually.
With a number of forecasters predicting an above average hurricane season, the inevitable question looms of what will happen if a powerful hurricane hits the area where tens of thousands of
barrels of crude oil are spilling into the Gulf? This year‟s storm activity is expected to top 2005
Peanuts are one of the
ingredients of dynamite. when 28 named storms, the highest number on record, occurred. One predictor places the chance
of a strong hurricane hitting the Gulf Coast at 44%. In the worst case scenario, high winds would
The cruise liner, QE2,
moves only six inches for drive the oil slick on shore, and rain clouds would pick up the oil itself literally “raining” oil. Deeach gallon of diesel that it bris affected by the storm will also likely be contaminated by oil. During a hurricane, the surface
burns.
of the ocean becomes one with the sky and the winds churn the water up to 150 feet below the surface. Since the oil is a slick on top of the ocean, this will be mixed rapidly with the water.
ITA Truck
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Competition
While much is unknown about what will happen, the on shore
Bishop Shiel Award
3 impact will rely largely on which direction the storm apHR Corner
4 proaches the slick from. Since hurricanes move counterBlack, Gold & Green
5 clockwise in the Northern Hemisphere, the greatest impact to
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6-7 the Gulf Coast would be if the storm approaches from the
southwest. Waves and rain containing the oil will then be
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pushed directly into the coast. Since Louisiana is low-lying
Tumblers
relative to sea level, even a category one storm can raise the
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water level up to 10 feet. Oil will then go even farther inland
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penetrating the sand dunes and marshes. Should a larger
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11 storm hit, waves of up to Continued on page 5
Sports Corner
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Restaurant Review
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Recipes
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The Custom Companies, Inc. - 317 W Lake Street Northlake, IL 60164 - www.customco.com
VOL IV No. 3 August 2010 / September 2010
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ITA Professional Truck Driving Championships
by Matt Foley and Rocky Caylor
NEW HIRES
This year, three drivers from The Custom Companies competed in the Illinois
Trucking Association Professional Truck Driving Championships (IPTDC),
held at Joliet Junior College on June 11 and 12. The competition consists of
three components: a written test, pre-trip inspection and road course. The Illinois Professional Truck Driving Championships‟ winners are invited to compete at National Truck Driving Championships, which is being held this year
in Columbus, Ohio. John Skiba, who was competing for the second consecutive year; and first timers Earl Hahn and Michael Shipinski did Custom proud
competing in the 5-Axle class. Friends, family and co-workers also showed to
support all three of our competitors.
Along with the drivers, the ITA also requests volunteers to help coordinate, set
Salvador Arredondo up and judge the competition. This also includes tractors, trailers and straight
trucks loaned to the competition. The fleet of tractors and trailers presented
Jose Cornejo
this year was indicative of the down economy as many pieces of competitor‟s
Danny Duenez
equipment were not in top shape. Tim Sienko, Jeff Howard and the maintenance team were instrumental in presenting tractors and trailers that left the
Eberardo Farias
audience impressed. In passing, one audience member was noted as saying,
Brett Fortier
“look at Custom and CDN‟s wheels, their equipment looks brand new and look
Frank V. Funari
at the rust on [a competitor‟s] equipment over there.” Randy Thomas, Associate Director of the ITA agreed, “Custom and CDN have some of the most imRoman Ganziano
pressive equipment out here!” Custom and CDN also had a strong volunteer
Petra Gumieniak
turnout led by Tony Crespo and Mark Dannhauser, Senior Team Leaders of
Juan Hermosillo
Safety. In addition, Tony, a member of the IPTDC committee encouraged
Robert Imhoff
those who were able to give up their Saturday to help make the competition a
success. Matt Foley, Jason Montgomery, CDN Dispatch and Pat Kupiszewski,
Hassan Khan
CDN Safety volunteered and were assigned to judge pre-trip inspection and
Eric Krueger
the road course.
Cesar Aguirre
Guillermo Moreno
Chris Nicholson
Congratulations to all involved!
Igor Pavlovic
Steve Paxton
Gregory Rogers
Paul Ybarra
CONGRATULATIONS
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CHICAGO’S VERY OWN… by Jeff Guthman
If you live in the Chicago land area it means many
great things, but if it is winter then it means its cold
out there. For most of us we don‟t think what a coat or
a jacket means in the long winter season, but to those
who live less fortunate lives than most of us a good
warm coat can make all the difference in the world.
This year the Police Athletic League of the Illinois
State Crime Commission has honored the efforts or
Custom‟s very own Mr. Perry Mandera (In conjunction working along with the Chicago Bear‟s Brian Urlacher and other members of The
Custom Companies team) for his participation in the “ Clothes For Kids” coat drive by
presenting him with the 2010 Bishop Sheil Award. This award named after Bishop
Bernard Sheil and given to those who most represent the Bishop commitment to help
those of Chicago who are in the greatest need. Through Mr. Mandera‟s efforts when
Chicago‟s weather turns to bitter cold there will be those that are a little warmer.
When asked for a quote for this article Mr. Perry Mandera said: “I learned a very long
time ago “Don‟t count your blessings, share them” and that‟s why we help people in
need.”
The Illinois State Crime Commission/Police Athletic League of Illinois works diligently with community leaders to help provide each citizen a safe place to live. Every
year they find our community leaders that embody the spirit of Bishop Sheil and
honor them with the award in his name.
The namesake of this award Bishop Bernard Sheil never became an archbishop, but he
did become something possibly greater - one of the most loved and respected Christian leaders in the United States. Bishop Sheil was founder of the Catholic Youth Organization establishing annual boxing tournaments that appealed to thousands of
working class youths, representing all ethnic groups. He eventually produced an international traveling team and a number of boxing Olympians. All participants received
free instruction, equipment and medical care with winners receiving a college education. The great success of the boxing program led to more athletic programs and social
agencies. He founded Sheil House, a settlement in the African American community
and similar neighborhood centers for Italians, Puerto Ricans, and Navajo Indians.
Through all of Bishop Sheil's social activism ran a deep commitment to interracial justice.
Best wishes to
Erick (CDN
Safety) and
Marilyn Lucena
as they tied the
knot on June 5,
2010. We hope
you enjoy many
happy years
together!
SORRY, WE OOPS’ed!!
Our apologies to TCC Drive Mike Duncan, who is in his tenth year of service. Our initial records indicated he was celebrating his third anniversary.
Happy 10th Anniversary Mike!
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HR CORNER by Tom Kennedy
Wellness Fair:
September 2, 2010
August
7:00 a.m. to 12: noon in the Training Center
Birthdays
Tim Gowin
Marc Inman
Patryk Kupiszewski
Consuelo Muschio
Martin Ramirez
Elias Sandoval
Luis Alva
Tomasz Jedynak
Eberardo Farias
Danny Duenez
Greg Robinson
Craig Evans
George Tsoutsos
Robert Eldridge
Dennis Jones
Andy McDonald
Scott Tenbroeck
Franklin Osborne
Eric Wiencek
Michael Cruz
Samantha Lawrence
Danielle Pitsenbarger
Dale Burt
Horacio Contreras
Lech Mruk
Jason Vasquez
Brian Mansfield
Manuel Contreras
In an effort to promote better health, the Company is happy to announce
that we are having a Wellness Fair on September 2nd. Our Humana
Health Insurance Representatives and our Benefits Consultants from
8/1 Palabe and Associates will be here to provide health advice and assistance
8/2 to our team members.
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The Wellness Fair will consist of the following activities:
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Taking team members Blood Pressure
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Height/Weight/BMI ( body mass index) evaluation
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Handouts on various health topics
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Giveaways from Humana and Palabe & Associates
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Promoting Humana Health Assessment Program which
consists of a health questionnaire regarding eating and
behavior habits. After analysis of your confidential questionnaire, Humana gives advice on changing poor eating
and behavior habits to healthy ones.
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Discuss with our Humana representatives how to utilize
the Humana Confidential Employee Assistance Program
(EAP). Where team members can receive free consulting
regarding Life/Work problems like, marriage/divorce,
child care, financial assistance, elder care etc.
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Team members will be instructed in the use of MyHumana.com to track all their medical bills on line.
Attend the Wellness Fair and learn how to utilize all of your Humana
benefits.
Congratulations go out to Pat Walsh (CHI Local
Driver) and his wife Jennifer on the birth of their
daughter, Kyleigh Samantha. Kyleigh was born
June 9th weighing in at 6 lbs., 15 oz., 19-1/2” long.
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Black, Gold, and Green by Tom Kennedy, Bruce Lenau and Carol Guarino
RENEWABLE ENERGY-SOME INTERESTING FACTS
As the impact of fossil fuels on our environment becomes more and more apparent, renewable
energy, with its non-polluting qualities and infinite capacity, is just what we need to save our
fragile planet. We have to thank the work of engineers and scientists for enabling us to harness
renewable energy available to us and make it useful.
Solar, wind, water, geothermal and bio-fuel are the five (5) main forms of renewable energy. Here
are some interesting facts regarding them:
September
Birthdays
If it could be properly harnessed, enough sunlight falls on the earth in just one hour to meet the
world‟s energy demands for a whole year.
Durwin Ponton
9/2
The hot underground steam and water from geothermal energy can be tapped and brought to the
surface and used to generate electricity.
Steve Laue
9/4
Matt Foley
9/5
A world record was set in 1990 when a solar-powered aircraft flew across the
USA in 21 stages, using no fuel at all.
Ruben Calvo
9/7
Armando Ramirez
9/7
One wind turbine (windmill) can produce enough electricity to power up to
300 homes.
Shirley Bandaly
9/8
Alonso Blanco
9/9
The largest wind turbine in the world is located in Hawaii and stands 20 stories tall and has blades the length of a football field.
Alfredo Calero
9/9
An average wind speed of just 14 mph is needed to convert wind energy into
electricity.
Taulafoga Faalave
9/9
Seferino Arias
9/10
Tony Beltrano
9/10
Marie Huff
9/10
Those clever old Romans not only gave us the modern drainage system and many of our roads,
they were also among the first to use geothermal energy to heat houses.
Peter Grau
9/11
Jason Narancich
9/11
About 9% of U.S. electricity was generated from renewable sources in 2008.
Raul Gallardo
9/13
Despite all of the damage we have caused the environment most of it is reversible. We can restore
habitats, clean rivers, replant forests, etc.; however, these activities do not relieve the worst symptoms of the damage. We still have to fix the source of these problems and renewable energy is one
way of greatly helping our planet.
Bruce Lenau
9/13
Jeff Dayton
9/14
Michael Kelso
9/14
Matt Kloss
9/15
Arturo Abasta
9/16
Water is the most commonly used renewable energy source, providing
enough power to meet the needs of 28.3 million people.
What if a Hurricane hits the Gulf Oil Spill?...
Continued
Martin Bolanos
9/17
80 feet are created, meaning potentially devastating and long lasting consequences. At a minimum,
should the slick be broken apart, ocean currents that exist from Florida up the eastern seaboard will capture this water, meaning that the slick would then stretch all the way from the gulf to Cape Cod, affecting
all beaches on the Atlantic Coast.
William Ehrl
9/20
Billy Hudson
9/22
Fausto Rodriguez
9/22
Should the storm approach from the southeast, the slick will move towards Texas and Mexico and since
there is considerably more water between the slick and land in the western direction, the impact should be
subdued. While the hurricane may hamper humanitarian cleanup efforts, the natural effect of the storm
could actually be positive. If the oil is pushed to the west, away from the coast, bacteria will then begin to
naturally bio-degrade the oil, which will be done more rapidly over a dispersed area than the current concentrated area.
Walt Gustafson
9/25
Cesar Aguirre
9/26
Clete Janik
9/26
Rob Catanese
9/28
Dubravko Stiplosek
9/28
Fortunately the strongest hurricanes typically do not arrive until August so there is some degree of hope
that the leak may be contained at that point and that substantive cleanup efforts may be underway. Another positive is that hurricanes need warm water to maintain their vigor and so far this year the tem-
Alfonso Lopez
9/29
Miguel Zaragoza
9/29
Wojciech Glowacki
9/30
David Smith
9/30
perature in the Atlantic Ocean is cooler than normal, which should dissipate many of the storms .
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FILLING IN THE BLANKS with Greg Robinson
I love Driving because...I meet new people everyday. I meet our
customer face to face.
August
Anniversaries
Dorland Henderson
Peter Grau
Bob Zdych
Bradford Woodbury
Earl Hahn
Orlando Roldan
Adam Baltz
Luis Macias
Ramon Ramos
Elias Sandoval
Michele Marek
Pat Gomez
Sherrie Gribble
Ronnie Jenkins
Gabriel Mireles
Arturo Ortega
Irene Wodzinski
Ignacio Molina
Rocky Caylor
Dennis Jones
Pedro Valles
Ramon Badea
Tony Crespo
Jose Espinosa
James Schnur
Daniel Craig
Pedro Escanio
Taulafoga Faalave
Adalberto Franco
Jeff Guthman
Richard Nielsen
Sheila Pajarillo
Jayne Pakosta
Edith Ron
George Smith
Michael Cruz
Alejandro Garcia
Ray Molina
Juan Salazar
Paul Trippett
Robert Caballero
Russ Marasco
Jason Montgomery
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Trucking means...supplying people with their needs.
I have a feeling the future of transportation will...get more and
more secure with the continued terror threats.
Driving in the LA area is different because...of traffic. There is
always heavy traffic no matter what time of day.
I think that the government should improve trucking...by helping with the price of diesel & improve our roadways.
The strangest delivery/pick up that I did...I can‟t remember the strangest but the best delivery was last year to the Staples Center. I got to see the Lakers when they were done
with practice.
As Perry Mandera says...customers always come first.
My father had good advice about driving...My father loved Jeep‟s. He loved to 4 wheel
drive in the woods of upstate New York. He taught me all about road safety.
We live to...enjoy our family.
I remember last year...was not a good year. I would rather forget it.
I remember my first year of driving...I was only about 13 years old when I started to drive.
My best friend‟s Dad was a truck driver. He would take us on his trips to New York City
from Buffalo, NY. He would let us drive.
You can‟t stop...change. Change can be good and bad.
New technologies mean...better ways to communicate and do your job. Look what a GPS
system has done for trucking.
Smaller details of driving are...Always make sure your vehicle is safe and road worthy.
Customers love...donuts.
It‟s amazing how a box of donuts can put a smile on a customers face.
The best things that children teach you...are not to take life too
seriously.
I would like to...retire and move to a
house in the country.
I never did, but some day I
will...travel to Europe.
FILLING IN THE BLANKS with John Skiba
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I love driving because…working inside is too confining. I
enjoy meeting people and going to different places. I
like being able to move around continually and not always in the same place.
In the first place, trucking means to me...helping people get
items from place to place.
I kind of have a feeling the future of transportation will
hold…good because America needs trucks to transport
their goods.
As you get older driving is…a little harder and slower. There
are more people driving these days and it seems to take longer going from one place to the
next.
Driving in the Chicago area is different because…there are way too many people, cars and bikes.
There is always construction going on, too.
The strangest delivery/pick up I ever did…was delivering floor mats to a horse stable.
Even in grammar school I learned transportation…has many ways of transporting materials
from place to place; not only by trucks on the road, but by water (ocean) and by air.
I entered the Illinois Professional Truck Driving Championship (IPTDC) because…I wanted to
prove to myself what I could do and also wasn‟t afraid to show off my skills.
I feel that I did okay in the IPTDC.
As a whole, Custom drivers do well in the IPTDC because…they are experienced and work well
as a team.
Next year when/if I try the IPTDC again, what I will do differently is…practice more. Each year I
get more relaxed and know more about what‟s happening at the event.
As Perry Mandera used to say…make it happen.
My father had good advice about driving…pay attention to everything and other drivers. Keep
your mind on the road.
I don‟t know…too much but I do know how to drive a truck.
I remember last year…a lot of customers went out of business.
I remember my first year of driving…I was 16 and driving a meat truck and I remember the long
hours. I also remember my weekly stops to Rockford and how I liked the open road.
New technologies mean to me…making driving and communication easier.
Smaller details of driving are…there are no small details to being a safe driver. The truck is almost 30,000 moving pounds empty. You also have to be alert about everything.
Customers love…me because I‟m honest and don‟t fool around. Also, I try to keep a neat appearance.
The best things children teach you…are don‟t be too serious.
I would like to…take a trip to Europe.
September
Anniversaries
Glenn Castillo
Kevin Mindak
Paul Loizon
John Skiba
Luis Tirado
Darrell Nelson
Greg Kulasa
Francisco Huerta
Tom Stump
Miguel Zaragoza
Pete Dobrzynski
Ivan Aguirre
Manuel Contreras
Osmond Joseph
Arturo Magana
Louis Clemente
Thomas Keegan
Hector Alonzo
Horacio Contreras
Todor Kalemov
Joe Klikas
David McAlpin
William Rodriguez
Kamal Salah
Durlon Bryant
Juan Morales
Louie Ocana
Victor Sanchez
I never did but someday I will…go sky-diving.
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The Custom Companies, Inc. proudly supports
MAY 2010
Dock Associate
Steve Coffey
Office Associate
Mary Holowicki
Driver Associate
Earl Hahn
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JUNE 2010
Dock Associate
Steve Coffey
Office Associate
LABOR DAY by Lisa Ludwikowski
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the
labor movement and is dedicated to the economic and social achievements of American workers. This year it will fall on September 6,
2010. The first Labor Day in the United States was celebrated on
September 5, 1882 in New York City. However, it was not until 1887
that Oregon became the first state to make Labor Day on official holiday. The Central Labour Union wanted to make “a day off for the
working people” who have contributed to the strength, prosperity,
and well-being of our country.
Traditionally, Labor Day is celebrated by most Americans as the symbolic end of summer. A time to get together for one last barbecue,
which by the way we have listed some great recipes for in this issue.
For football fans it marks the beginning of the NFL and college football seasons. However, for most of us, you guessed it, we see it as a
day off. So enjoy your day off and take a minute to pay tribute to the
creator of so much of the nation’s strength and leadership-the
American worker.
Izabella
Czarnewicz
Driver Associate
Earl Hahn
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Illinois Youth Pheasant Hunt
by Eric Pocius
ILLINOIS
DID YOU
KNOW’S…?
Illinois' 76,000 farms
cover more than 28 million acres -- nearly 80
percent of the state's total
land area.
Illinois is not only the nation‟s leading pumpkin
producer, but also its
leading pumpkin processor. Libby's plants 5,000
acres of Dickinson Select
pumpkins each year in
and around Morton, Illinois. Morton, where 80
percent of the world's
canned pumpkin is
packed at the Libby's factory, is known as the
"Pumpkin Capital of the
World." The town hosts
an annual Pumpkin Festival to celebrate the start
of the pumpkin canning
season.
Illinois has 1,118 miles of
navigable waterways that
provide the state with a
direct link between the
Atlantic Ocean (through
the Great Lakes and St.
Lawrence Seaway) and
the Gulf of Mexico.
In the February / March 2010 edition I discussed
the Illinois hunter safety requirements and the Illinois hunter education program that the state offers for free. Now that your youth
hunter has completed this course it is time to take advantage of the
free Illinois Youth Pheasant Hunt offered by the state.
The Illinois Youth Pheasant Hunt is a special one day hunt during the
controlled pheasant hunting season for young hunters ages ten
through fifteen. Young hunters must have an Apprentice Hunting License or valid Illinois Hunting or Sportsmen's License on the IYPH
date. Resident young hunters born on or after January 1, 1980 must
have successfully completed the free Hunter Education Course provided by the Department of Natural Resources to obtain a Hunting or
Sportsmen's License. Each young hunter MUST be accompanied by a
non-hunting supervisory adult during the hunt. The supervisory adult
must be at least 18 years of age. And the best part, there are no fees
assessed for the Illinois Youth Pheasant Hunt!
There are 17 controlled hunting sites statewide that are participating
in the IYPH this year. Some of the regional sites are:
Des Plaines Fish and Wildlife Area – Wilmington, IL
Chain O‟Lakes State Park – Spring Grove, IL
Kankakee River State Park – Bourbonnais, IL
You can visit http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/programs/
controlled_hunt/youth.htm for more information and to apply for a
permit.
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PATRIOT DAY
ASSOCIATES
by Lisa Ludwikowski
Originally this day was known as the Prayer and Remembrance for the Victims of the Terrorist Attacks on September
11, 2001. It was on September 4, 2002 that President Bush proclaimed September 11, 2002 as Patriot Day. Patriot Day is the day we remember the 2,993
killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks. On September 11, 2001, four planes
were hijacked. The hijackers deliberately flew three of the planes into two important buildings, the Pentagon in Washington DC and the Twin Towers of the
World Trade Center in New York. The fourth plane crashed into a field near
Shanksville, Pennsylvania. We will not forget the events of that terrible morning
nor will we forget how Americans responded with heroism and courage. The
loss of life and damage that these hijackings caused formed the biggest act of
terrorism ever on United States soil. Nearly 3000 people died in the attacks
and the economic impact was immense. The attacks have greatly increased
attention to national security in the United States. This has had huge implications for United States national and international politics. This is particularly
true for the relationships between the United States and Islamic countries in
the Middle East. This day the flag should be flown at halfmast as a mark of respect to those who died on September
11, 2001. Many people also observe a moment of silence
at 8:46 AM (Eastern Daylight Time). This marks the time
that the first plane flew into the World Trade Center. Even
if it is not at 8:46 AM, please remember at some point in
the day to take a moment to remember those we have lost
and honor those who inspired us with their heroic sacrifices.
AT WORK
Angel Rodriguez
LAX Driver
Peter Mudiyappan
CHI Dock
Easy Grilled Tri Tip
Ingredients
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons water
2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
ground black pepper to taste
4 pounds beef tri tip, cut into 1/2 inch slices
Directions
In a large, non-reactive bowl, blend the soy sauce, olive oil, water, garlic,
and pepper. Place the beef tri tip in the marinade. Cover, and marinate in
the refrigerator at least 4 hours. Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat,
and lightly oil grate. Grill the beef
slices 3 to 5 minutes per side, or to
desired doneness. Discard remaining
marinade.
Paul Ybarra
LAX Dispatch
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EAT, DRINK and
REVIEW
Do you like dining out?
Have you ever seen the
program “CHECK
PLEASE” on PBS? If so,
the Newsletter Committee wants to hear all
about your favorite eating establishment.
We are starting a new
feature where you, the
associate, send us a review of a restaurant
you would highly recommend to others.
Briefly explain why you
think the place you selected is so good and
rate it accordingly. We
cannot guarantee that
all entries will be published but if your review
is used, you will receive
a gift certificate for
your efforts. If you are
interested in participating, the deadline for
the next review is September 10th, 2010. Do
not hesitate to contact
the newsletter or a
committee member
with any questions,
suggestions or ideas.
We look forward to
hearing from you!
SPORT’S CORNER by Jeff Guthman
Well here we are with so many great sport stories to talk about. I would not be the Chicago
fan that I am if I did not lead with a shout out to the Blackhawks; not only for winning
Lord Stanley‟s Cup, but for doing it the way that they did, with determination and poise.
That shows what Hockey (and for that matter any sport) what it can be and should be.
Also with equal respect to the Las Angeles Lakers for their great championship season.
Congratulations to the Lakers and the Blackhawks. You take that and set it against the circus that LeBron James made going to Miami. I would never begrudge anybody either going somewhere for the money or for the greater potential of winning a championship. But
to do it in so callus of a manner and showing a great city like Cleveland so little respect.
Maybe I am making to bold of an assumption that Wade, Bosh and James had already
worked it all out for the three of them to wind up with the Heat it would sure appear that
that is what happened. Then to drag his hometown team (that had done nothing but
adorn him king of the city) through what he did, shows what is wrong with sports and
with the high priced athletes of today. I will find myself rooting for them not to achieve
the championship that so many people have already bestowed on the Heat.
On to more upbeat sports happenings. The arrival of Julius Peppers to a Bears team that
seems to be putting it all together brings hope and anticipation to the upcoming NFL season. With a retooled running attack and a second year of Jay Cutler the offense should be
among the best in the NFL. I would expect that Cutler‟s second year would be more of
what we thought that we would see next year. With an offense coach in Mike Martz he
should excel to be the great quarterback that he is. That with a more then solid defense
should put us over the top in our very loaded division.
With my deepest regrets to all the fine Cub fans out there that will need to wait for a retooled team in 2011 the white hot White Sox go into the all star break in first place of the
American league central and show no signs of slowing down. If this new kid Hudson can
hold his own in the starting pitching rotation they will play their way into the playoffs.
They do not need him to replace Jake Peavey, only to hold down the bottom part of the
staff. It would seem to me that the key would be Freddy Garcia (who was pegged to be the
5th starter) to play like the Freddy Garcia of old and get the wins that we thought Peavy
would get for the White Sox. An injury-free Carlos Quentin looking as if he could have an
MVP second part of the season and Beckhamn starting to look solid at second base it is all
coming together for the White Sox.
With all the comings and goings in sports, let us not forget or lose sight of the signing of
power forward Carlos Boozer by the Bulls, that he is a better fit for the young team than
any of the free agents that were available. With the coming of age of Joakim Noah and the
leagues newest superstar Derrick Rose, I think as a Chicago fan I will have a team that I
can believe in. In addition I am a firm believer that when you are on top you stay on top
until someone knocks you off. So it would seem that the best team in the NBA would be
the Los Angeles Lakers who everybody seems to forget, has the best active player in the
NBA.
All winning reviews are chosen at
the discretion of the Committee
Members.
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ASSOCIATES
AT WORK
Brett Fortier
LAX Air Freight
Adalberto Franco
CHI Dock
Tom Stump
CHI Driver
Will the ‘real’ Jay Blumenthal please stand up?
See if you can spot the real Jay - and if you don’t
know who he is, he’s a CHI dockman that always
wears a black hoodie, wears glasses and has
thinning hair...
August Holidays
2010
1 – Air Force Day
1 – Friendship Day
1 - Sister Day
3 - Kids Day
4 – Coast Guard Day
13 - Lefthanders Day
19 – National Aviation Day
26 – Women’s Equality Day
August Weeks:
8/1-8/7 Breastfeeding
Week
8/1-8/7 Clown Week
8/1-8/7 Simplify Your Life
Week
8/11-8/17 Smile Week
8/25-8/31 National Bowling
Week
August is also
known as:
American Adventures
Month
American Indian Heritage
Month
Audio Book Appreciation
Month
Black Business Month
Cataract Awareness Month
Children‟s Eye Health &
Safety Month
Golf Month
Happiness Happens
Month
Motorsports Awareness
Month
Nat‟l Immunization Month
National Inventor‟s Month
Nat‟l Water Quality Month
National Panini Month
Page 14
Good Eatin’ Restaurant Review
Turning the Temp Up on Chain Burger Joints…as reviewed by Petra Gumieniak
A swanky and hip new burger
joint has taken over Torrance,
CA and now most of the South
Bay. Dated New York fire department memorabilia garnish
the walls, and fabricated metal
diamond plates painted to resemble bursts of flames greet
you upon entering… This is the
Buffalo Fire Department, award winning chef Schafer‟s 2nd restaurant and one hot
dining experience!
The aesthetic beauty and originality of this restaurant are rivaled only by the quality of their food. When sitting sown, you are greeted by a bubbly server who is
more than happy to give you her most valued recommendation to start with,
Sloppy Fries: Thick wedge-cut fries smothered in homemade, medal-worthy chili,
mounds of hot melted cheddar and fresh succulent onions. This could be a meal in
itself, but no! Upon looking at the heaps of savory meat surrounding you in gourmet burgers that would put fast food chains to shame, you think “Well, why not…”
Never have I seen such a vast array of unique and individually interesting combinations on a menu - With the ever popular Chili Cheeseburger, to the more exotic
Guacamole Grilled Zucchini Burger. The Grilled Tomato, Mozzarella and Roasted
Garlic Clove burger is my personal recommendation to any burger lover looking to
break out of their mundane burger rut. The tomatoes are seasoned to perfection,
the melting mozzarella drips and mixes seamlessly with the potent garlic cloves.
The flavors of the garnishes further compliment the quality of their 8 ounce Angus
beef ground chuck and their fresh, out-of-the-oven Firehouse bun!
After gorging yourself on the Guacamole Grilled Jalapeno Cheeseburger (you FINALLY decided on), Sloppy Fries, and with your Stella Artois the server approaches the table with a proposition… “Dessert?” With such items on the menu as
Campfire S‟mores and Hot Apple Cranberry Cobbler, a tear comes to your eye as
you suddenly realize you just cannot eat any more – so you get the s‟mores.
The Buffalo Fire Department is truly a casual masterpiece with a high-end twist.
Friendly and cordial staff, distinctive and chic atmosphere AND grade-A ingredients - all backed by the knowledge and ingenuity of award-winning Chef Michael
Schafer make the Buffalo Fire Department an extraordinary dining experience.
Food ****
Service *****
Ambiance ****
Value ***
Cleanliness ****
Overall ****
Buffalo Fire Department
1261 Cabrillo Avenue
Torrance, CA 90501
310.320.2332
www.buffalofiredepartment.com
Reviews are based on a fivestar scale with 5 stars being the
best.
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Wisconsin Bratwurst
Ingredients
September Holidays
2010
2 pounds fresh bratwurst sausages
2 onions, thinly sliced
1 cup butter
6 (12 fluid ounce) cans or bottles beer
1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
10 hoagie rolls
Directions
Prick bratwurst with fork to prevent them from exploding as they cook.
Place in a large stock pot with the onions, butter,
and beer. Place pot over
medium heat, and simmer for 15 to 20 minutes. Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
Lightly oil grate. Cook bratwurst on preheated grill for 10 to 14 minutes, turning occasionally
to brown evenly.
Serve hot off the grill with onions on hoagie rolls.
Grilled Marinated Shrimp
Ingredients
1 cup olive oil
1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
1 lemon, juiced
2 tablespoons hot pepper sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon tomato paste
2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 teaspoon each salt and pepper
2 pounds large shrimp, peeled and deveined with
tails attached
skewers
Directions
1.In a mixing bowl, mix together olive oil, parsley, lemon juice, hot sauce, garlic,
tomato paste, oregano, salt, and black pepper. Reserve a small amount for
basting later. Pour remaining marinade into a large re-sealable plastic bag with
shrimp. Seal, and marinate in the refrigerator for 2 hours.
2.Preheat grill for medium-low heat. Thread shrimp onto skewers, piercing once
near the tail and once near the head. Discard marinade.
3. Lightly oil grill grate. Cook shrimp for 5 minutes per side, or until opaque, basting frequently with reserved marinade.
Garlic Corn on the Cob
Ingredients
12 ears corn, husked and cleaned
12 tablespoons butter, divided
1/4 cup garlic powder
Directions
Preheat grill for medium heat, or preheat
your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees
C).
Place each ear of corn on a separate square
of aluminum foil. Place 1 tablespoon of butter
on each one, and sprinkle with garlic powder.
Wrap ears tightly with the foil.
Place ears of corn on the grill or in the oven for
20 to 30 minutes, turning over occasionally.
6 – Labor Day
11 – Patriot Day
12 – Grandparent’s Day
16 – Stepfamily Day
17 – Constitution Day
19 – Talk like a Pirate Day
21 – International Day of Peace
23 – Fall Equinox
24 – Native
American Day
26 – Johnny Appleseed Day
September Weeks:
9/-9/8-National Enthusiasm Week
9/6-9/10 National Payroll Week
9/19-9/25 Deaf Awareness Week
9/19-9/25 Turn Off Your TV
Week
9/20-9/24 National Love Your
Files Week
September is also
known as:
Apple Month
Baby Safety
Month
Childrens‟ Good
Manners Week
Go Wild During
California Wild Rice Month
Mold Awareness Month
National Coupon Month
Pediatric Cancer Awareness
Month
The Custom Companies, Inc.
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317 W. Lake Street
Northlake, IL
60164
Phone: 708-338-8888
Fax: 708-338-9550
E-mail: [email protected]
CUSTOMER SERVICE, SUPPORT AND CARE
At The Custom Companies, our main objective is to deliver your goods on
time and in perfect condition. We understand the importance of a great
customer/vendor relationship. Our customer service center is just a
phone call away to provide a rate quote, track a shipment, schedule a
pickup or access accurate documentation. In today‟s fast paced environment, we work to provide transportation solutions that fit every economic
situation.
The Full Service Transportation
www.customco.com
Our “Customer First” program ensures that your shipments will be delivered on time, and with the highest degree of care. In order to maintain
these standards, we measure performance levels on every shipment. As a
result, our internal operational systems are constantly improving to provide better, more accurate service, allowing our transportation specialists
to meet your growing needs.
Newsletter Committee Members
Matt Foley
Bruce Lenau
Carol Guarino
Lisa Ludwikowski
Petra Gumieniak
Tom Mroz
Jeff Guthman
Eric Pocius
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Newsletter Contributors
Perry Mandera
Randy Dumas
Rocky Caylor
We are
Open 7
Days a
Week
11am „til
Midnight
6 W. North Ave., Unit 200 Northlake, Il.
(On The Corner of North Avenue & Wolf Road)
COUPONS
AND
MORE
In recognition of the Black and Gold,
Dr. Taglia would like to offer
Go WingStop boneless (boneless strips and boneless
wings). This 100% all-boneless white meat breaded,
sauced and tossed in your favorite wing flavor (Atomic, Cajun,
Original Hot, Mild, Teriyaki, Hickory Smoked BBQ, Lemon
Pepper, Garlic Parmesan, or Hawaiian). Less mess to eat
and the perfect size for dipping. Available in family packs,
party platters or combo meals.
Call the Wing Experts (708)531-1515
Custom associates and their families
50% off whitening.
This is a great way to get to know us
and brighten that smile for the summer!!
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2010 - The Custom Companies, Inc.

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