1. From the Wall Street Journal:

"Until now, Howard Bach's biggest claim to fame outside the world of badminton
came from his role in a Vitaminwater TV commercial where he posed as a Chinese
badminton player playing against American sports stars such as Chicago Bears
linebacker Brian Urlacher.

Mr. Bach was little more than an extra in that spot. But now he and several
other little-known potential American Olympians are readying for their
close-ups. Mr. Bach and a parade of athletes in other low-wattage sports like
kayaking, fencing and water polo are to appear in a series of ads for Bank of
America Corp. -- including posters in bank branches and online spots -- ahead of
the Beijing Games in August...."

Read More at this Link:
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB119241790794558947.html

[Thanks to Mary Ann Bowles and Katie Monahan for the heads up!]



2. McKinley update
The Park District is having a Halloween Party on October 26 and will be
using the gym. We will not be able to play Friday, October 26, 2007.
Play will resume on Sunday, October 28, as usual.

[Thanks to Jim Staneart for the update!]

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