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Lawyer: principal knew of abuse

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Outside of the closed session meeting on of the District 207 school board the lawyer representing students in the Maine West High School hazing case alleges that the principal knew of the abuse long before originally believed and did not report it.

On Jan. 31 District 207 held a closed-door meeting to discuss a range of hazing-related issues. Outside the meeting Antonio Romanucci, the lawyer representing the allegedly abused students, said that a letter was sent to Principal Audrey Haugan about the hazing that is dated from Aug. 5 of 2008. Romanucci further claims that the 2008 letter demonstrates that Haugan knew of the abuse long before See PRINCIPAL, page 3

NEWS Two women die in carbon monoxide poisoning accident

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EXEMPLARY EMPLOYEE 77-year-old bus driver who caused five-car crash had no issues that would have barred her from driving, says company president

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Bus driver in 5-car crash was ‘exemplary’

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

The president of the school bus company whose driver lost control and struck five cars Jan. 29 said the 77-year-old is an “exemplary” employee who had no conditions listed on her record that would bar her from driving.

Elaine C. Delaney of Wheeling has been working with Septran, Inc. for more than 15 years, said Bob Hatch, the company’s president. East Main School District 63 uses Septran for its transportation services. Hatch said Delaney was on her normal route, heading to Gemini Junior High in Des Plaines to pick up some 45 students when she lost control.

Police said a medical condition caused her to lose control of the bus around 2:30 p.m. that day while heading west on Oakton.

She swerved into eastbound cars from Oriole Avenue to Greenwood Avenue. Police said. While the bus had no students, the incident happened near Emerson Middle School and Jefferson Elementary

School.

The bus driver first struck a car at Prospect Avenue, which then itself drove into a garage of a home on the southwest corner near that intersection. Then the bus headed west and struck another car, this one on a block west of Prospect Avenue and then hit three more cars at Cumberland Avenue.

The bus eventually stopped at Greenwood Avenue.

Two motorists were transported to Lutheran General Hospital by the Park Ridge Fire Department, one motorists was transported to Resurrection Hospital and one motorist to Skokie Hospital by the Niles Fire Department, and one motorist was transported to Resurrection Hospital by the Rosemont Fire Department.

Injuries are reported to be non-life threatening and include a broken arm and a cracked sternum.

A police spokesman said the scene was reminiscent of “a war zone.” Police charged Delaney with Driving in the Wrong Lane,

Disobeying a Traffic Control Signal and Driving Too Fast for Conditions.

Hatch said Delaney was set to renew her bus permit at the Illinois Secretary of State on Jan. 31 and had no accidents or tickets on her record. She did not have any medical conditions listed that would bar her from driving, he said.

Hatch said his company is looking into the circumstances of the accident and will be waiting for more information from the police investigation before moving forward on the status of Delaney’s employment at Septran, Inc.

Previous problems District 63 has had problems in the past with Septran. Records show that in October 2007, one of their drivers dropped off a pair of children, cousins age 6 and 7, seven blocks away from their home and within one block of a registered sexual offender.

Prior to that, District 63 had other problems with Septran, including more than 20 late

pickups, drop-offs and no shows. At that time, Hatch said the problem was caused by a shortage of drivers and would do everything possible to correct the situation.

Scott Clay, District 63 superintendent, said he inherited the contract with Septran from a previous superintendent and was unaware of the previous incidents with the company. The contract to use the company’s bus services was renewed under him, but now he said he plans on meeting with the school board next week to see which direction the district wants to go with the current contract.

“Since I’ve been superintendent, we’ve had no major incidents with them at all,” said Clay. “And any kind of complaint we’ve had about the bus drivers have been dealt with very quickly, including a couple of instances where we requested to have drivers removed from our routes.”

Clay said the last time they went out to bid for transportation only three companies responded.

They chose Septran.

Cook Co. authorities seek inmate who was mistakenly released The Cook County Sheriff’s office is searching for an offender that has been mistakenly released.

Steven L. Robbins, 44, is described as a black male who is approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, and weighs 190 pounds. He has a tattoo on the right side of his neck that reads “Nicole.”

Robbins was born in Gary, Ind., Robbins and is serving a sentence in the Indiana Department of Corrections for murder.

The sheriff has ordered an investigation into the circumstances regarding his court appearance and release from custody.

Anyone with any information on his whereabouts should call 708-865-4915.

Robbins is considered armed and dangerous. The public is advised not approach him. Dial 911 and tell the operator his location.

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PRINCIPAL Continued from page 1 District 207 Superintendent Ken Wallace released reports of hazing to the public concerning the hazing in September of 2012.

Romanucci believes that Haugan received the letter but and did not report the hazing it described to District 207. When a school official is notified of this type of behavior they are required by Illinois law to report it. Romanucci says that the school board has acknowledged that the does indeed exist.

“The school board has said that [Maine West High School] was aware of [the letter], but the school board was not aware,” Romanucci said. “So somewhere there was a failure to communicate between the school and the school board itself with respect to this letter.”

Mike Kujawa is the attorney representing Maine Township High School District 207 and its employees in the lawsuit brought on by Romanucci’s clients. He said that circumstances regarding the 2008 letter are not as Romanucci is describing and that it is much too early for him to respond to these allegations on behalf of his clients.

The 2008 letter was released

by Romanucci’s law firm, Romanucci & Blandin on Nov. 28 of 2012 and read in part: “Due to the lack of supervision which occurred in the locker rooms on the Maine West property my son endured a hazing by the freshman baseball A team. The

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was a failure to communicate between the school and the school board itself with respect to this letter.”

Antonio Romanucci, lawyer for allegedly abused students incidents that occurred but are not limited to are physical aggression, a sexual assault, humiliation, verbal abuse, and ongoing emotional distress.

These occurred at the hands of a core group of young men on the team.”

Kujawa said that copies of the letter that were released to the public have been heavily redacted and then when the letter is placed in the proper context, he believes that the officials at Maine West High School have very sensible reasons for the order of steps taken after the letter was made known to them.

“At the time the allegations were addressed and the mother of this particular student was responded to,” said Kujawa said, who believes the action taken by high school officials satisfied her concern with the hazing.

A spokesman for District 207, said no disciplinary action had been taken with Haugan related to the district’s investigation into bullying and hazing reports.

The attorneys for former coaches Michael Divincenzo and Emilio Rodriguez, who are also named in the lawsuit, did not responded to requests for comment at press time.

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Woman, granddaughter die of carbon monoxide poisoning monoxide poisoning.

Their family purchased the building 20 years ago lived An 18-year-old former student in various apartments. When of the Muslim Community Center firefighters arrived, they found Full Time School in Morton that levels of the poisonous gas Grove and her grandmother were initially not high enough died Jan. 27 of long-term carbon to be deadly. However after searching the building, monoxide poisoning at they found dangerous their Chicago apartment levels of carbon house. monoxide coming An MCC school official form the boiler room said Zainab Ahmed, an in the building’s alumna of their institution, basement. and her 77-year-old While there was a grandmother, Rasheeda smoke and carbon Akhter, were found ill by Zainab Ahmed monoxide detector Chicago firefighters in in the basement of the building, their family’s four-flat apartment building on the 2500 block of the detector was too close to a window that was slightly open.

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Ahmed and Akhter were taken This prevented it from properly to Swedish Covenant Hospital detecting the dangerous levels for treatment, but they later of carbon monoxide gas in the died. The Cook County Medical building, said Assistant Deputy Examiner’s Office determined Commissioner Mark Nielsen. the cause of death was carbon Both women who died from

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the gas lived directly above the boiler room.

“Carbon monoxide poisoning is cumulative, it adds up and keeps adding up,” Nielsen said. “We believe they died of low dose, long-term exposure to the gas.”

Officials also said there weren’t any other carbon monoxide detectors in the building.Chicago and Illinois regulations require carbon monoxide detectors to be placed on every floor where there are bedrooms.

The other people in the building that were made ill from the exposure to the gas were all expected to recover as of press time.

Zainab Ahmed graduated from the MCC school in 2009 and was currently attending St.Scholastica Academy High School. A funeral was held on Jan. 29 for Zainab Ahmed and Rasheeda Akhter. a h e r n a n d e z @ buglenewspapers.com

Park Ridge debates raising water and sewer charges

By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

After a Jan. 29 meeting the Park Ridge city council listened to a proposed increase in the water and sewer charges for property owners as part of the city’s new budget plan.

Park Ridge’s current proposed budget estimates $30.5 million in revenues in the general fund and expenses are projected at $29.4 million. This will create a prospective surplus of $1 million in Park Ridge’s main operating fund.

According the Park Ridge officials the increase in utility charges for water and sewerage in the new 2013-2014 budget are needed in order for the community to restore the quality of water mains and sewer lines, possibly adopt a remote watermeter system and to keep up with the increase in the cost of water piped in from city of Chicago.

Currently Park Ridge residents are required to read their own water-meters, the remote watermeter system would replace that requirement as the city could

monitor them directly.

Park Ridge Finance Director Kent Oliven, architect of the new budget, said that his budgetary plan would increase Park Ridge’s tier one rate from $2.85 per 1,000 gallons of water used to $3.05 per 1,000 gallons of water used. He also said that the Chicago water rate would increase from $2.51 per 1,000 gallons of water used to $3.02.

Additionally he said that “fixed charges” determined by meter size will increase by 37 cents per See WATER, page 5

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Police Blotter

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The following items were compiled from the official reports of the Morton Grove, Niles, and Park Ridge Police Departments. Appearing in the police blotter does not constitute a finding of guilt, only a court of law can make that determination.

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Thaddeus J. Augustyn, 67, of the 8400 block of W. Roseview, IL, was arrested Jan. 27 for DUI and driving with a revoked license near the 8700 block of Cumberland Street.

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Juan S. Ortega-Chavarraia, 30, of the 500 block of McHenry Rd, Wheeling, was arrested Jan. 27 for 3 counts of DUI and driving without a valid DL near the 7900 block of Dempster Street.

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Norman Mierski, 71, of the 7000 block of West Touhy Avenue, Niles, was arrested Jan. 29 for four counts of Criminal Damage to Property after turning himself in at the police department on the 7000 block of Touhy Avenue.

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Cody M. Walker, 27, of the 7100 W. Gunnison, Harwood Heights, was arrested Jan. 30 for two counts of DUI near the intersection of Harlem Avenue and Milwaukee Street.

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Blackie M. Richko, 24, of the 8800 block of Wisner, Niles, was arrested Jan. 30 for Domestic Battery after turning himself in at the police department on the 7000 block of Touhy Avenue.

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Ronald Kluk, 65, of the 6500 block of N. Nashville, Chicago, was arrested Jan. 21 for Disorderly Conduct near the 200 block of S. Vine.

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John Lee, 57,of the1600 block of Stockton, Des Plaines was arrested Jan. 21 near the 200 block of S. Vine for Theft.

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Elzbieta Czerska, 64, of the 1400 block of S. Vine, Park Ridge was arrested Jan. 22 on the 1400 block of S. Vine for Disorderly Conduct.

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Jose Hernandez, 36, of the 1500 block of N. 17th, Melrose Park was arrested Jan. 22 at the intersection of Greenwood

8 & Dempster Street for Leaving the Scene of an Accident/Failure to Report Accident to Police/No Valid Insurance/Failure to Reduce Speed to Avoid an Accident.

Joshua Andaluz, 27, of the 3100 block of Scott, Franklin Park was arrested Jan. 24 on the 1300 block of Higgins for Possession of Cannabis.

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Colin-Esquivel, 22, 11 Josue of the 3300 block of W. Pensacola, Chicago, was arrested Jan. 25 on the100 block of S. Summit for Failure to Yield Turning Left/No Valid DL/No Valid Insurance.

Gannon, 37, of the 12 Eric 200 block of Belle Plaine, Park Ridge was arrested Jan. 26 at the intersection of Washington & Gillick for Improper Parking/No Seatbelt/ DUI/B.A.C. Over .08.

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Ana Sandoval, 29, of the 8000 block of Churchill, Niles, was arrested Jan. 26 near the intersection of Oakton & Lincoln Avenue for Disobeying A Traffic Control Device/No Valid DL.

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Roger Shimanovsky, 51, Niles, was arrested Jan. 22 at 6101 Capulina for Aggravated Identity Theft when he used family members credit cards and wrote two unauthorized checks.

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Jennifer L. Lagioia, 19, Skokie, was arrested Jan. 23 near the intersection of Lincoln Avenue and Major Avenue for DUI-Alcohol after being stopped for traffic violations and failed field sobriety tests.

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Salvador Alvarado-Luna, 35, Chicago, was arrested Jan. 24 at the intersection of Dempster Street and Waukegan Road for not having a Valid DL after being stopped for traffic violations.

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Charles J. Lapaglia, 18, of Morton Grove was arrested Jan.24 at the intersection of Gross Point Road and Lincoln Avenue for Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver/Obstructing/ Resisting Arrest after he attempted to sell Cannabis to an undercover police officer and subsequently ran from officers while being apprehended.

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Eblen Gomez,25,of Chicago was arrested Jan. 24 near the intersection of Dempster Street and Menard Avenue for not having a Valid DL after being stopped for traffic violations.

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Asim N. Arshad, 19, of Chicago was arrested Jan. 26 near the intersection of Dempster Street and Austin Avenue for Suspended DL after being stopped for traffic violations.

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Jesus Franco-Contreras, 25, of Schiller Park was arrested Jan. 27 near the intersection of Dempster Street and Parkside Avenue for not having a Valid DL after being stopped for traffic violations.

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Dexter O. Trannon, 22, of Chicago was arrested Jan.27 near the intersection of Dempster Street and Ferris Avenue for DUIAlcohol after being stopped for traffic violations and failed field sobriety tests.

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Babak Ahmadi, 24, of Skokie was arrested Jan. 29 near the intersection of Dempster Street and Harlem Avenue for driving with a Suspended DL after being stopped for traffic violations.

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Michael Netzel, 21, of Glenview was arrested Jan. 29 on the 3000 block of Knollwood for a Morton Grove failure to appear Warrant for possession of Cannabis/Drug Paraphernalia

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Robin Ellis, 50, of Morton Grove was arrested Jan. 30 on the 6300 block of Oakton for Retail Theft.

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Raymond Centanni, 61, of Morton Grove was arrested Jan. 30 on the 6300 block of Oakton for Retail Theft.

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Obituary Charles Barbaglia Charles “Chuck” Barbaglia, age 74; beloved husband of the late Carole nee Hinchliffe; loving father of Michael (Ginny) and Charyl (Scott) Szydloski; dear grandfather of Michael, Carli, Jimmy, Collier, Brian, Troy and Braden.

Visitation Monday, Feb. 4, 3 to 9 p.m. Funeral Service Tuesday 9:15 a.m. from the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles, to St. John Brebeuf Church for 10

Lorenzo “Da Barber” Marucci Lorenzo“Da Barber”Marucci, age 75, beloved husband of Dolores nee Caccavella, loving father of Maria “Mary Lou” (Greg) Rempala, devoted

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Interment Maryhill Cemetery.

Chuck was Senior V i c e President a n d Director of the First National Bank of Niles; served as Easter Seals and Christmas Seals Chairman; past President and Member of Niles Chamber of Commerce; Director of St. Benedict Nursing Home;

served on the Niles Police and Fireman’s Pension Board; past President and Member of Niles Sister Cities; served as Park Commissioner and President of the Park Board for 14 years, and was honored with many awards from the charitable organizations he worked with throughout the years.

In lieu of flowers,donations to the American Heart Association would be appreciated. For more information, call 847966-7302.

grandfather of Mia. Funeral services were Thursday Jan. 24th at 10:15 AM from Skaja Terrace Funeral Home 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave in Niles to St. John Brebeuf Church for 11 AM Mass. Interment Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Visitation

was Wednesday Jan. 23rd from 3 pm until 9 pm. He was the owner of Lorenzo Barber Shop on Oakton Street in Niles, IL. For more information, call 847-966-7302 or visit www. skajafuneralhomes.com

Park Ridge Police arrest attempted robbery suspect Detectives from the Park Ridge Police Department have been investigating an attempted robbery which occurred on Thursday,Jan.17 at approximately 12:45 p.m. in the area 900 W. Higgins.

Police officers responded to this area after receiving a 911 call where the caller stated a male suspect attempted to take a purse from a woman, by

force, as she was walking on the sidewalk.

The suspect and the victim fell to the ground during the struggle for the purse. A passerby approached the two in an effort to assist the victim at which time the suspect fled the area on foot.

A second passerby witnessed the altercation as he was driving by the area.

He stopped his vehicle and

pursued the suspect, on foot, over a fence. Although he was unable to catch up to the suspect, the passerby was able to get a description as well as license plate information of a possible vehicle involved.

A subsequent investigation by Park Ridge Police investigators led to the arrest of Nikolas R.Tselikis, 18, from 824 E. Old Willow Road Prospect Heights, IL.

Lutheran General named a top hospital Advocate Lutheran General Hospital has been recognized as one of the top hospitals in the Chicago area by Chicago Magazine.

This prestigious recognition was awarded to hospitals based on survival; reputation; facilities and services; staffing; and safety.

“Advocate Lutheran General Hospital is proud to be recognized as one of the premier hospitals in Chicagoland by Chicago Magazine,” said Tony Armada, President, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. “We take great pride in the care provided by

our excellent physicians using the most advanced technology available.This combination allows us to provide the best possible care to our patients.”

Specifically highlighted were the services offered to women. This includes the Center for Fetal Care which uses a multidisciplinary team to care for women with high risk pregnancies, suffer from hypertension, heart disease and diabetes. The center also cares for unborn babies at risk for serious medical complications. Additionally the

Caldwell Breast Center offers advanced diagnostics and the most advanced treatment options including 3-D mammography as well as accelerated partial breast radiation therapy and a range of minimally invasive robotic surgery procedures.

In addition to being recognized

by Chicago Magazine as one of the Top Hospitals, Advocate Lutheran General Hospital has received numerous awards for its excellent care of all patients from individuals needing advanced cancer care to life saving emergency care.

1,000 gallons of water used.

“Every customer will be paying the same dollar increase,” Oliven said.

At the Jan. 29 meeting Marc Mazzuca, alderman of the 6th ward, asked Park Ridge’s finance staff look into the remote water-

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meter reading system to see if it “is really a cost-justified investment for taxpayers.” The new proposed remote system would cost an estimated $3.5 million.

The meeting ended without the budget becoming finalized, with the Park Ridge city council agreeing to continue looking at the water rate structure and cost before coming to a decision at a future meeting.

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FEBURARY 7 Niles West Student Art Show. All Day. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove.The original work of art students from Niles West High School will be on display in the Baxter Room during the month of February. Meet the artists at a closing reception to be held the last day of the exhibit, Thurs., Feb. 28, from 6-7 pm.

Yoga in Chairs. 10:45 a.m.

Niles Senior Center, 999 Civic Center Dr. Instructor Andrew Lubershane demonstrates ways to increase flexibility, strength, and balance. $24.

Park Board Special Meeting.

6:00 p.m. Morton Grove Park District, 6834 Dempster St. The purpose of this meeting is to choose an architectural firm for the Oriole Pool Project and to discuss the Harrer Park IDNR grant. Committee Meetings will be held on February 14, 2013.

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fresh seafood, hand rolled sushi, buffet and full cocktail bar and entertainment options.

Hours: Monday-Friday 11am3pm, closed 3 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Reopens for dinner 4:30 p.m.

- 9:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday 11 a.m. - 9:30 p.m. For more details call 847.929.9376.

prepared for fast-paced whirlwind investigation of the world around us. This is a fun afternoon for kids who want to explore science in an informal (and messy) yet informational way. For grades 2-4. *GEEK = Genuinely Entertaining & Educational for Kids. Free.

The Tony Smith Show. 9:00 p.m. Chambers Seafood Grill & Chop House, 6881 N Milwaukee Ave. The Tony Smith Show is the longest running Nite Club show in the Chicagoland area.

He started at “The Whip” Nite Spot many years ago and also presents at the Manhattan Inn (Carol Stream). $8.95.

Valentine’s Day Dance. 6:30 to 9:00 p.m. at Niles Family Fitness Center, 978 Civic Center Drive. Cost is $10 per person.The Niles Teen Center will be hosting a middle school Valentine’s Day Dance at the Niles Family Fitness Center on Saturday, February 9 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Cost is $10 per person. The dance will be held in the upstairs gymnasium. Open to 6th through 8th grades only (or any current teen center member). Admission includes 4 tickets for drinks and snacks. Doors close at 8:00 p.m.

No re-entry is allowed. No Hats are allowed and No shoes are allowed in the gym. Come to the Niles Family Fitness Center gym for music and dancing by M & R Music for a Valentine’s Day Party.

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Russian Storytime. 11:00 am. Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St. Come to the library to share stories and songs in Russian(with a bit of English).

This storytime is for ages 3 and up together with a parent or caregiver. Craft and snack included. Free.

Grand opening of Ginza.

All day. 239 Golf Mill Center, mall entrance #2. Ginza will feature a savory menu of steak,

GEEK* Science Saturday.

1:00 pm. Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St. Come

FEBURARY 10 Firefighter Chili Cook Off.

2:00 p.m. 3080 W Lake Ave. Youth Services of Glenview/ Northbrook, with the help of Glenview Fire Department and Northbrook Fire Department, will host their first Firefighter Chili Cook Off. Kidney beans vs. black beans, spicy vs. mild, the competition between the eight local fire departments is sure to be smokin’ hot. Join us for an afternoon of chili tasting, games, face painting, fire trucks, the Chicago Highlanders Pipe Band and just all around fun.

You’ll also get a chance to vote for your favorite chili and see who is awarded first, second and third place along with the coveted People’s Choice award.

Tickets include chili tasting, two refreshment tickets, cornbread, chili fixins & entertainment.

There will also be other food available for purchase.Admission: $10 for adults, $5 for children 12 and under, Free for children 3 and under. To buy tickets visit ysgn.org or call 847.724.2620.

Proceeds from this event will go directly to Youth Services of Glenview/Northbrook and the services it provides.

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Culver’s of Morton Grove presents Kid’s Night. 6:00 p.m. Culver’s, 7310 W Dempster St. Culver’s of Morton Grove Kids Night takes place every Monday from 6pm-9pm. Bring the family, have a delicious meal, let your kids have fun with Scoopie and don’t forget to take advantage of the kids special. $1 OFF Kids Meals.

FEBURARY 12 Lincoln Day Dinner. 5:30 p.m. Chateau Ritz Elegant Banquets, 9100 N Milwaukee Ave. The Maine Township GOP Incumbents are hosting a fun evening called the Lincoln Day Dinner, named in honor of one of America’s favorite leaders and an Illinois native. $75.

FEBURARY 13 FREE Mentoring for Small Businesses and Start Ups. 9:00 a.m. Niles Public Library, 6960 W Oakton St. SCORE Counselors to America’s Small Business - is a not for profit association established in 1964.

Mentors are existing or retired business owners and executives See CALENDAR, page 8

ForuM Letters to the Editor Support Dan DiMaria for Morton Grove mayor Dear Editor: During my term on the village board, I served with both candidates running for mayor in the February primary in Morton Grove. There is a lot one learns about a person’s integrity and ability to collaborate while serving on a board with

members from different parties.

I found Dan DiMaria to be open and honest with his views of issues that came before the board. While Dan and I may not have always agreed, we were able to share our views in a respectful, non-confrontational manner.

I am endorsing Dan DiMaria See LETTERS, page 8

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City receives certificate for excellence in financial reporting The City of Des Plaines was recently awarded received a Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting.The certificate, from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA), was awarded to Director of Finance Dorothy Wisniewski and the City’s Finance Department for its comprehensive annual financial report.

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The CAFR has been judged by an impartial panel to meet the high standards of the program including demonstrating a constructive “spirit of full disclosure” to clearly communicate its financial story and motivate potential users and user groups to read the C AFR.

Secretary of state offices to close for holiday Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White announced that all offices and Driver Services facilities would be closed on Feb. 12 in observance of Abraham Lincoln’s Birthday.

All Driver Services facilities will reopen for regular business on Feb. 13. Individuals can visit the Secretary of State’s website,

February 26th.

Georgianne Brunner Morton Grove

Continued from page 7 for mayor. Dan has proven that he can and will work with anyone for the benefit of the Village and its residents. Dan DiMaria has a record of doing what is best for the residents and the Village of Morton Grove, even at the expense of his own political career. I truly believe Dan DiMaria has the ability, the capacity, and the energy to move our Village forward and make it stronger through economic growth.

A good example of Dan’s courage was his vote for the 2005 levy increase.This was a tough vote, but even then Trustee Staackmann stated that a levy increase was necessary to properly fund police and fire pensions and to repair streets and water mains. Dan DiMaria voted for the levy. Because of that vote, the Village’s credit rating was upgraded and the Village was able to pay its obligations and maintain services without borrowing money.

And how did Mr. Staackmann vote on this important decision?

He didn’t -- he was absent. But he did attack those of us who made this difficult vote.After he became Mayor, he did not roll back the levy, and in fact has increased garbage and vehicle fees, and has cut residents’ services.

I am asking all supporters of the Caucus Party, Action Party, and independent voters to join me in voting for Dan DiMaria on

About Morton Grove’s future Dear editor: Eight years ago, Dan Staackmann ran for Mayor of Morton Grove and lost to some guy from Skokie. In his four years that guy did some good things – for Skokie! Now I thank God every day (OK, every three or four weeks) since Dan Staackmann beat Rick Krier in their 2009 rematch.

If our home-grown Mayor had never accomplished anything more than re-surfacing and reconfiguring Dempster Street, for that alone he deserves another four years as our Mayor. But, our current Board under Staackmann’s fiscally responsible leadership has accomplished so much more.

Miles and miles of streets were resurfaced, water towers repainted and generally just doing the things our local government should be doing, and doing it well. Four years ago our village was broke and the people of Morton Grove voted to fix that by electing Staackmann. Now that it is fixed is a change in our leadership a good idea? I think not! Dan Staackmann deserves our votes and another four years at the helm of our Village. Vote for Staackmann on February 26.

Fred Winkler Morton Grove

Schools www.cyberdriveillinois.com, to change an address, register to become an organ and tissue donor or renew license plate stickers by mail.

New steak, seafood and sushi buffet opening A new restaurant will be opening on Feb. 8 at Golf Mill Shopping Center.

Ginza- Steak, Seafood and Sushi Buffet will offer over 200 buffet options with a wide variety of cooking styles that include vegetarian dishes, fresh seafood and rich desserts. Large parties can reserve the party area for celebratory dinners and corporate events.

For hours and additional information visit www.golfmill. com or call (847) 699-1070.

Basketball uniforms are sloppy-looking Dear editor: Having picked up the Bugle, dated Jan. 17. I was reading it until I got to the sports section.

I must tell you honestly, the uniforms of the basketball players are the least flattering of all other sports.

There being so much obesity in teenagers, it would be crucial to let everyone see what sports can do and what a well-toned body looks like.There is no other sport that has such sloppy-looking uniforms.

Aida M Arita Chicago

Remember St. Mary Dear Editor: My compliments to Morgan Dubiel on his excellent article about the role of St. Mary, the Mother of God, in the birth of Jesus Christ. At Christmastime we should certainly think of St. Mary when we celebrate the birth of our Lord and Savior.

Other times, we frequently call on St. Mary in our prayers to help now and at the hour of our death. She has great influence in Heaven.

Ray Klaus Park Ridge

CALENDAR Continued from page 6 with years of successful experience in a wide variety of business issues like finance, sales/marketing and business plans. SCORE mentors take appointments at the Niles Public Library on every Wednesday morning in the month at 9 am, 10 am and 11 am. Free.

We Love Lucy. 1:00 p.m.

North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove, 6140 Dempster St. Steve Frenzel, Marquee Movie Presentations present the funniest Lucy moments in television history, as well as scenes from her earlier films that show us glimpses of the brilliant comedienne that she became.

We’ll also hear fascinating stories of this pioneering woman, the first female to ever own her own movie studio.

Lucille Ball once said she wasn’t really that funny: “What I am is brave.” We will enjoy moments with this pioneering, brave, and, yes, funny woman in this funfor-all-ages presentation! $8.

Connie Marshall & Johnny Gabor. 5:00 p.m. Chambers Seafood Grill & Chop House, 6881 N Milwaukee Ave. When not performing or creatively putting together new material for the shows, Connie channels her talents into the recording studio. She has recorded three CD’s entitled, “Connie Marshall -At Last”,“Sway”, and “Inspired”.

She was also featured as a vocalist on Frank Pellico’s CD and James Fernandez invited her to sing all of his “original compositions” on his CD. $8.95.

FEBURARY 16 Niles ‘Lights On Afterschool’TileArt Project Unveiling Ceremony 2013.

12 to 12:30 p.m. at Golf Mill Shopping Center. 239 Golf Mill Center Entrance #8 Near JCPenney & Surf City Squeeze.

Lights on afterschool. Join parents, kids, business and community leaders of Niles as we unveil the Tile Art Project designed by area students for Lights On Afterschool.

Lights On Afterschool is a nationwide event that calls attention to the importance of afterschool programs and the resources required to keep the lights on and the doors open.

Refreshments will be served.

ONGOING 9th Annual Community Food Drive. The Village of Niles & Niles Fire Department announce the official kickoff to the 9th annual U.S. Marine Corps Reserve/Village of Niles Toys for Tots Drive & Community Food Drive. Niles locations will be collecting non-perishable food items benefiting Niles Family Services and new toy donations during regular business hours beginning November 5 thru December 16, 2012. For more information, call 847-588-6800.

TOPS. 5-7 p.m. every Monday at the Niles Park District Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard Street, Niles. This not-for-profit weight loss organization meets every Monday. Visitors are welcome. For more information contact Sandie at 847-691-7122.

FISH Seeking Volunteers.

Due to the economy, FISH is experiencing over a 40 percent rise in ridership. It is straining both the volunteer service level and budget. Since 1971, FISH volunteers have been serving Park Ridge and Maine Township residents by providing free rides to medical appointments.

To continue to provide a high level of service to all residents of Maine Township, FISH needs volunteers. Can you spare four hours per month to drive neighbors to medical appointments? To volunteer, call Ed Oken, President, 847 696-0761.

Meet US Rep Schakowsky’s Representative.

9 a.m. to noon at the Park Ridge Library. A member of U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky’s Evanston office will be at the library every Wednesday morning to answer your questions about government, health care, retirement issues, immigration visas, and anything else related to federal benefits. For more information, contact Ann Limjoco at 847-328-3409.

Stroke Club. 3-4:30 p.m. the first Thursday of every month at Center for Advanced Care, Room 1220, 1700 Luther Lane, Park Ridge.This is a free program for stroke victims and survivors (plus a guest). Free parking is available in the attached parking garage. For more information contact Meg Potterfield, 847723-4765 or Dorene Wlodarski, 847-296-2470.

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H o ro s c o p e s You can’t hit the ball every time at bat. There is always someone keeping score and adding up the averages. In the week to come, don’t get out of sorts just because your performance is being scrutinized.

Respect and trust are the two easiest things to lose and the hardest things to get back. In the upcoming week, make an extra effort to remain ethical especially when it is just a case of “business as usual.”

Remember to honor the golden rule. In the upcoming week, treat others with the same respect and consideration you would like in return. Get bills paid today to avoid mix-ups later in the week.

Being generous attracts prosperity. Sound business practices of the past may reward you in the present. It is a fine week for smart financial maneuvering or to make your mark at community gatherings.

You mean business.

Start the week off right by attending to your personal affairs with the same level of skill and serious attention to detail you would provide to an employer. Pay attention to your finances.

All for one, and one for all. People will be more reasonable and willing to look optimistically at any plan on the table if everyone benefits. In the week ahead, be sure to include all members of a group.

Tune up your instrument before a performance. Since “practice makes perfect,” don’t be surprised if someone critiques your presentation or demands that you try just a little harder in the week ahead.

You will never become poor by giving. In the week to come, don’t be stingy about giving to charities, giving of yourself or giving someone the benefit of the doubt.

Accept invitations to group functions.

You can never be too rich or too thin. Start to watch your diet this week. Recent overindulgences may make you feel guilty or awkward. Make sensible changes and deny yourself a treat.

Rather than mixing business with pleasure, business can be a pleasure. Your financial acumen gets high marks. Be sure that whatever you endorse holds benefits for everyone in the week ahead.

Keep a rabbit’s foot handy. A positive outlook and faith in your fellow man could be rewarded with good fortune this week. It is the deeds and not the intentions that make the world go around.

Flipping a coin and choosing heads or tails is not the solution. Everything will become clear in the week ahead and you will be able to act from moral certainty rather than trusting to dumb luck.

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Plethora of area wrestlers qualify for sectionals

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

To say that the area will be well-represented at Saturday’s Maine East individual wrestling sectional would be a colossal understatement.

Notre Dame, which won last Saturday’s Evanston regional by a large margin (235 points) over runner-up Maine South (166.5) and third-place Niles West (159), will be sending 12 wrestlers to Maine East, while the Hawks and Wolves qualified eight and seven, respectively.

Host Maine East also will be represented by three of its own who advanced from the Schaumburg regional. The Maine East sectional features Oak ParkRiver Forest—the No. 1 ranked team in the state by Illinois Matmen—and 12th-ranked Glenbard North.

NOTRE DAME The Dons took the day off as a team last Monday and participated in a 90-minute “hot yoga” session, where the temperature was 105 degrees with 45 percent humidity.

“The kids loved it,” said Notre Dame coach Augie Genovesi.

“They got something out of it.”

The session must have helped because Notre Dame certainly sizzled on the Evanston mats, with six champions,four runnersup and two third-place winners.

The Dons wrestled in Class 2A last winter, but Genovesi said moving up a class doesn’t bother either he or the team.

“We wrestle a 3A schedule and that helps us get ready for stuff like this,” he said.“I’ve got a great staff and we’ve got great kids, so everything falls into place.”

Five Dons who were the top seeds in their respective weight classes each won championships: senior Chris Sommers (106

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Gino Orlandi of Notre Dame, a senior, gains the advantage on Niles West opponent Denis Gargovic in the heavyweight championship match at the Evanston Class 3A regional on Saturday. Orlandi won the bout.

pounds), sophomore Jimmy Gallardo (113), senior Roark Whittington (145), senior Joe Cortese (160) and junior Michael Mulcrone (220). Senior heavyweight Gino Orlandi, the second seed, also won a title.

Gallardo (30-3) and Orlandi (30-9) both cracked the 30-win plateau at Evanston.

Sommers (29-8), competing in his first full varsity season—this year is the first he’s weighed over 100 pounds—is known to teammates and fans as “Critter.”

He’s making the most of his opportunity, and will get a firstround bye at sectionals, as do all of the wrestlers who won a

regional title.

“It feels really good, especially the fact that I took first,” said Sommers, whose older brother, Matthew, also wrestled for the Dons at 106 a few years ago. “It (first-round bye) gives me an advantage to make it to state.”

Freshman Jake Barzowski (120), senior Kevin Heneghan (152), junior Robert Hill (182) and sophomore Nico Porticalis (195) were the Dons’ secondplace finishers. Barzowski (289) and Heneghan (27-7) also are moving closer to 30 victories.

Earning berths by winning third-place matches were freshman Dino Gutierrez (126)

and sophomore Marco Orlandi (170).

MAINE SOUTH The Hawks produced two regional champions in two-time state qualifier Terry Calkins at 126 and junior Tommy Brewster at 152. Both were No. 1 seeds.

Calkins’ record now stands at 27-3, while Brewster brings a 33-1 mark into the sectionals. In the final, Brewster had one of his toughest matches to date, edging Notre Dame’s Heneghan, 3-2.

“He (Heneghan) came ready to wrestle and so did I,” Brewster said. “I did what I had to do. I

came in here to win it.”

Brewster reached the sectional consolation semifinals last February, and is looking for more this weekend.

“It’s do or die,” he said,“so I’ve really got to step up the tempo and work on my conditioning so I can go a full six minutes every time.”

Kevin Hansen, Maine South’s first-year coach, is confident both Brewster and Calkins will make some noise at the sectional.

“He (Brewster) has big goals,” Hansen said. “He’s wrestling well and he’s doing everything See WRESTLERS, page 15

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Dons suffer pair of defeats; Hawks win 12th straight

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Notre Dame headed into last weekend on a roll, having won 12 of its past 13 games. Now the Dons find themselves having to regroup after suffering back-toback losses for the first time this season, and also losing star senior Matt Mooney to a back injury.

Mooney, the Dons’ leading scorer, injured his back during last Friday’s 48-42 loss to Carmel, and played without him while falling to Loyola, 63-53, in overtime at Loyola’s War on the Shore shootout on Saturday.

The Dons (18-4), who trailed the Ramblers 14-5 early in the game, pulled to within a point of Loyola, 48-47, on a three-pointer from Eddie Serrano with under 25 seconds left in regulation.

Serrano finished with a teamhigh 19 points.

The Ramblers led 49-47 following a free throw, but a Duante Stephens layup sent the game into OT. Loyola (17-5) hit nine of 10 free throws in the overtime session and outscored the Dons, 14-5.

With Benet’s 55-54 loss to St. Viator Friday night—its first ESCC defeat of the year—the Dons had an opportunity to climb into a tie with the Redwings on top of the conference standings with a victory over Carmel.

Unfortunately, Notre Dame found itself in the same position that it began Friday evening—a game behind Benet after it, too, was handed a league loss.

Benet remains in first while Notre Dame and four other ESCC clubs sit a game behind the Redwings in second place.

Mooney was limited to two points while Justin Halloran had nine.All of Halloran’s nine points came via the three-pointer.

Carmel held a 29-20 halftime lead and upped it to 40-29 at the

end of three quarters. Stephens was the only Don who reached double figures with 11 points.

Serrano scored eight.

•Maine South (23-3) remains undefeated in the new year, breezing past Hersey, 59-33, in a non-conference game Jan. 29, taking care of Glenbrook South, 48-31, last Friday to go 7-1 in the CSL South and polishing off Addison Trail, 58-44, on Saturday.

The Hawks traveled up to the Bradley Center in Milwaukee to take on Addison Trail of the West Suburban Gold Conference. The Hawks led by a 40-35 margin going into the final quarter, but the Hawks pulled away in the fourth for their 12th straight victory.

The Hawks haven’t lost since bowing to Bogan Dec. 29 at the Proviso West holiday tournament.

Danny Quinn fired in 15 points for the Hawks. John Solari contributed 14 points and Frank Dounis scored 10.

On Friday vs. Glenbrook South, the Hawks, who held a 27-23 lead at the break, extended that margin to 33-23 thanks to a 6-0 run. Dounis was the high scorer for Maine South with an 18-point effort, followed by Solari, who netted 15.Andrew Palucki added nine.

Maine South outscored Hersey 19-10 in the third quarter following a somewhat close first half (the Hawks led 25-19), and then enjoyed a 15-4 fourth quarter.

Solari tallied 22 points on 9 of 11 shooting and corralled 10 rebounds. Dounis scored 11with George Sargeant added nine points and five rebounds. Quinn had eight points and six assists.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Maine South, which lost to Glenbrook South earlier in the

year, trailed by as many as 12 points in the second quarter last Friday, but bounced back to edge the Titans, 40-36.

Claire Raphael’s three-pointer kicked off a 12-0 run that enabled the Hawks to build up a 40-31 fourth-quarter advantage. Jacqui Grant tossed in 16 points for the winners, and Regan Carmichael had 11. Katherine Miles scored eight.

The Hawks (23-4, 7-2) picked up their 22nd win of the year, 55-44, over non-conference foe Warren on Jan. 29. Carmichael recorded 20 points and had five assists to lead the Hawks, and Mackenzie Duffy tossed in 15.

Katherine Miles pulled down a career-high 10 rebounds, while Claire Raphael had seven boards.

•Niles West, despite having a 4-17 record going into its CSL South matchup verses divisionleading Evanston Jan. 31, nearly pulled off a huge upset, battling the Wildkits (22-3) to overtime before falling, 41-37.

Niles West committed over 20 turnovers for the game, but Evanston did as well. Senior Molly Kleppin converted a gametying layup late in the game to send into the overtime session.

Kleppin led the Wolves with 16 points, and had eight of those during the first quarter in which Niles West took a 10-8 lead.

The Wolves (4-18,2-7),who also got 12 points from sophomore Julia Easter, held Evanston to just four points in the fourth period.

•Maine East bounced back Jan. 28 from a tough loss to rival Maine West three days earlier and defeated Elmwood, 48-43, in a non-conference game. Shaylee Sloan and Elanta Slowek scored 13 and 11 points, respectively, for the Demons. However, the Demons (11-14) committed over 20 turnovers in a 63-37 conference loss to Deerfield last

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•Resurrection handled St. Joseph easily earlier in January, but had a tougher time with the Chargers in its GCAC tourney opener Jan. 28. Nonetheless, the Bandits were able to overcome a 25-16 halftime deficit and got past the Chargers, 51-47.

Liz Rehberger tallied 18 points and six rebounds. Kelly Barzowski and Alyssa Ruehl each had 11, with Barzowski collecting five assists.

GIRLS GYMNASTICS Maine South qualified four competitors for this week’s sectional meet, while Niles West will send a pair of gymnasts to sectionals.

Senior Haleigh Sir, junior Nicole Nieder, sophomore Lauryn Rotonda and freshman Carli Betman, competing at the Conant regional, each earned at-large berths to the Fremd sectional, which took placed Monday night.The Hawks placed third as a team at the regional with 135.250 points.

Meanwhile, at the Stevenson regional, Wolves’ junior Valerie

Fung and sophomore Catherine Steegmueller qualified for Thursday’s Stevenson sectional by earning qualifying spots.

Sir qualified for sectional in five events: the floor exercise with a score of 9.2, vault (9.2), balance beam (8.9), and the uneven bars (8.75) while scoring a 36.050 in the all-around. She is a four-time sectional qualifier.

Nieder scored a 33.425 in all-around for seventh place, advancing in that event as well as in bars with 8.425, good for 11th place.

Rotonda, who missed all of last season with an injury, placed sixth in the floor exercise with a 9.15 score to advance. Berns advanced by scoring a 32.525 in all-around and an 8.65 on vault, placing eighth and ninth, respectively.

Steegmueller earned sectional qualifying spots in two events: vault, in which she scored a 9.05, and the uneven bars with a score of 8.375. She finished fifth in each event.

Fung notched a season-best 9.075 score on the floor, placing second to qualify. mike@buglenewspapers.com

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Girls’ hoops teams ready for playoffs

By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

March Madness in the state of Illinois actually begins during the month of February for girls prep basketball teams.

Each of the four area squads— Maine South, Resurrection, Maine East and Niles West—take the

court next week for regionals, all of which feed into the Loyola Academy sectional.

The Hawks, seeded second in the Loyola sectional, host their own regional and face the winner of the Feb. 11 Leyden-Amundsen game at 6 p.m. Feb. 12.

The sixth-seeded Bandits are at the Glenbrook North regional

and also play Feb. 12 (7:30 p.m.) vs. the winner of the Niles NorthLake View game that takes place the previous day.

Eighth-seeded Maine East and 10th-seeded Niles West tangle at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Evanston regional, with the winner of the contest likely taking on the No. 1 seeded Wildkits for the regional crown.

MAINE SOUTH The Hawks are flying under the radar a bit this postseason compared to last, when they went into the playoffs with the pressure of hoping to advance to the state tournament for a second straight year.

Still, Maine South has another formidable unit that’s hoping to go far, and they should be wellprepared to launch what they hope will be a long post-season run having played a tough nonconference schedule combined with their usual rough-andtumble CSL South contests.

“I think historically the strength of schedule has been huge benefit to us in postseason play,” said Maine South coach Mark Smith. “Playing teams like Galesburg, Fenwick and Trinity outside of our conference, which is plenty tough itself, prepares you not only against the toughest teams but against

different offensive and defensive looks.”

The Hawks have suffered four losses, but each has been to teams that are ranked in various Chicago area polls.They avenged one of those defeats by beating Glenbrook South last Friday.

Illinois-bound Jacqui Grant and St. Louis University-bound Regan Carmichael, along with Mackenzie Duffy, lead Maine South, which should have 6-foot junior Hailey Schoneman, who’s been out with an injury, healthy for the regionals.

“I couldn’t be more pleased with how team is playing with the personnel that we have,” Smith said.“We’re not as deep as we have been last three or four years. It’s our favorite season of the year, the postseason.The girls understand the magnitude of the situation.”

RESURRECTION The Bandits appear to be hitting their stride at the right time after giving perennial GCAC power Trinity—a top 10 Chicago area team—all they could handle in the conference tournament semifinals last week before losing by just six points (51-45).

“The girls have been playing See HOOPS, page 15

BOYS BOWLING 1. Lockport 2. Minooka 3. Romeoville 4. Plainfield Central 5. Bolingbrook 6. Plainfield North 7. Joliet West

GIRLS BOWLING 1. Lockport 2. Minooka 3. Joliet West 4. Plainfield East 5. Plainfield North 6. Plainfield South 7. Resurrection

BOYS BASKETBALL 1. Benet 2. Notre Dame 3. Maine South 4. Bolingbrook 5. Joliet West 6. Downers South 7. Joliet Central

GIRLS BASKETBALL 1. Bolingbrook 2. Maine South 3. Romeoville 4. JCA 5. Plainfield East 6. Benet 7. Downers South

WRESTLING 1. Lockport 2. Minooka 3. Plainfield Central 4. Downers North 5. Notre Dame 6. Downers South 7. Lisle Rankings are compiled by Mark Gregory and Scott Taylor.

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BOYS Points per game Jean Pietrzak, Westmont Morris Dunnigan, Joliet West Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Matt Mooney, Notre Dame Nick Norton, Downers North Ben Moore, Bolingbrook Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook David McCoy, Niles West Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North John Solari, Maine South Ryan Peter, JCA Jordan Cannon, Downers South Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central Darrin Myers, Minooka Kenny Williams, Bolingbrook Alonzo Garrett, Plainfield South Duante Stephens, Notre Dame Robert Mara, Downers South Corey Evers, Plainfield South David Robinson, Lockport Jake Hogen, Minooka Marcus Fair, Plainfield North Curtis Harringron, Plainfield Central Joe Younan, Niles West Carl Terrell, Joliet West Miles Snowden, Plainfield South

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WRESTLERS Continued from page 11 he’s supposed to be doing.

He’s (Calkins) wrestled great tournaments and sectionals over the last two years and I think he’s ready and poised to do that (go to state) again. It’s going to be a really exciting and fun couple of days.”

Zach Taalman was seeded third in the regionals at 170, but he proved the seedings wrong by taking the title with a 5-3 decision over his opponent from Taft.

“It was kind of a close call on

HOOPS Continued from page 14 well down the stretch,” said coach Keith Miniscalco. “We had a great game against Trinity.”

Senior scoring machine Liz Rehberger has a strong supporting cast. Senior point guard Kelly Barzowski runs the show, while seniors Alyssa Ruehl and Jenny Spychala also have been contributing. Junior forward Kate Moriarty has come on of late, scoring a career-high 30 points in a game in midJanuary.

If the Bandits get past their first-round foe, they’ll be in the

Jake Maestranzi, Notre Dame Justin Halloran, Notre Dame Brandon McCullum, Joliet West Frank Dounis, Maine South Kendall Guyton, Bolingbrook Devo Goodlow, Plainfield Central Rebounds per game Robert Mara, Downers South Ben Moore, Bolingbrook Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central Jean Pertrzak, Westmont Eddie Serrano, Notre Dame Devo Goodlow, Plainfield Central Ryan Peter, JCA David McCoy, Niles West Josh Smith, Plainfield East David Robinson, Lockport Corey Evak, Plainfield North John Solari, Maine South Morris Dunnigan, Joliet West Andre Hardy, Joliet West Matt Mooney, Notre Dame Brandon McCullum, Joliet West Mohammad Qureshi, Niles West Kurt Palandech, Plainfield North Kevin Fervil, Plainfield East Dave Edwards, Downers North Assists Caleb Demarigny, Maine South

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the seeding.” Hansen said. “So I just told him, ‘You’re the best (1)70-pounder in the tournament so now all you have to do is prove it.’ And he was able to do that. He wrestled really well.”

Michael Garvey (160) won a 12-2 major decision to get into the title match with Cortese.

Also punching their ticket to sectionals after finishing third were Jonathan Nieder (113), Brooks McCormick (138), Andrew Dyer (182), and Kevin Collins (220).

NILES WEST Vaughn Monreal-Berner is a man on a mission.The 182-pound

regional final opposite Glenbrook South, the No. 3 seed.

“If the girls draw from all their experiences this season they will be ready for the regionals,” Miniscalco said.“We need to bring our intensity, keep these teams off the boards, push the ball in transition and run our offensive sets. It will all be good.”

MAINE EAST NILES WEST The Demons have been hovering near the .500 mark in recent weeks, and that alone is a statement of just how far the program has come this season.

Another footnote regarding the

Jake Maestranzi, Notre Dame Donte Stephenson, Notre Dame Frank Dounis, Maine South Kris Pierce, Westmont Christian Diaz, Romeoville Curtis Harringron, Plainfield Central Danny Spinuzza, Downers South Marcus Fair, Plainfield North C.J. Redmond, Bolingbrook Ben Moore, Bolingbrook Danny Quinn, Maine South Ahmad Gibson, Niles West Ryan Peter, JCA Morris Dunnigan, Joliet West Kendall Guyton, Bolingbrook Shakar Washington, JCA Darrin Myers, Minooka Daniel LoGiuarto, Westmont Perry Jones, Minooka Carl Terrell, Joliet West Keegan Tyrell, JCA Isiah Webster, Plainfield North Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook John Solari, Maine South David McCoy, Niles West Steals Donte Stephenson, Notre Dame Jake Maestranzi, Notre Dame Kris Pierce, Westmont

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Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook C.J. Redmond, Bolingbrook Morris Dunnigan, Joliet West Danny Spinuzza, Downers South Ben Moore, Bolingbrook Brandon McCullum, Joliet West Perry Jones, Minooka Ryan Peter, JCA Kurt Palandech, Plainfield North Tray Simmons, Downers South Curtis Harringron, Plainfield Central Kendall Guyton, Bolingbrook Caleb Demarigny, Maine South Carl Terrell, Joliet West Jean Pietrzak, Westmont Daniel LoGiuarto, Westmont John Campbell, Lockport Christian Diaz, Romeoville Jake Hogen, Minooka Keegan Tyrell, JCA Danny Quinn, Maine South Frank Dounis, Maine South James Boyd, Romeoville Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central Andrew Palucki, Maine South David McCoy, Niles West Nick Norton, Downers North Darrin Myers, Minooka Jimmy Moon, Romeoville Ahmad Gibson, Niles West

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senior has fallen one victory short of qualifying for state each of the past two seasons. He pinned his first two regional foes en route to the regional crown, and is bound and determined to nail down that long sought-after state tourney berth.

“It’s been in the back of my mind every practice, every sprint,” said Monreal-Berner (31-6) of falling short in the sectionals last year, “and I’m just dying to get down there and do some damage.”

“Sectionals are tough,” said Niles West coach Anthony Genovesi. “He’s had a couple of years where he was close but not there. Hopefully this year is

his year and hopefully we can get some other guys down there.”

Tommy Williams (33-9), the 138-pound champion, also dominated the field, winning each of his matches by pin. Steve Apple was Niles West’s third champion of the day at 120.

“Steve, Tommy and Vaughn had good days,” Genovesi said.

“We had four other sectional qualifiers and seven on that day so that’s all right.”

The Wolves’ other sectional qualifiers include Scott Pechter, second at 106; Isaac Reinemann, second at 132; Brian Knorr, third at 160; and Denis Gargovic, second at heavyweight.

“Scottie Pechter had a great day,

getting to the finals,” Genovesi said. “He wasn’t seeded but he’s gotten better all year. We’ve wrestled good competition to prepare our kids for this, and he showed up and had a helluva day.”

Demons’ improved play in 201213: they’re not playing a play-in game.

“It’s the excitement of where we’re at, being a No. 8 seed for first time in I don’t know how long,” said Maine East coach Karol Hanusiak.

A handful of players, including freshman standout Janelle Alba Garner and junior guard Jazlene Gonzalez, were battling illness last week. Hanusiak is hoping these health issues are in the rear-view mirror by the time Maine East takes the court vs.

Niles West.

“We’re trying to get stuff done in practice that we need to, but we’re cognizant of their physical ailments and not pushing them

too hard,” she said.

On paper, the Demons should prevail against the Wolves, who have only four wins this season.

But Hanusiak doesn’t put stock in records.

“I’m more optimistic this year than two years ago when they had Ms. (Jewell) Loyd,” Hanusiak said,“but they’re in the CSL South and they’re playing a tough schedule.”

The Wolves defeated the Demons, 60-25, in the 2011 regional.

Niles West is experiencing a down year, having lost Loyd to graduation along with Dashae Shumate, their second-best player, over the summer after she transferred to Evanston, where

she is a starter. Nonetheless, the Wolves came close to pulling off a major upset, taking the topseeded Wildkits to overtime Jan. 31.

Senior guard Molly Kleppin and senior center Jazmine Townsend are leading a young club that includes sophomore forward Julia Easter, who’s been scoring in double figures, sophomore guard Katherine DeLara and freshman guard Jalynn Estrada.

“When we finish our (regular) season we’ll then turn our attention to Niles West,” Hanusiak said. “Nobody is saying anything about (playing) Evanston because you have to get past the first one.”

MAINE EAST The Demons qualified two seniors and a junior for their own sectional after each won third-place bouts at Schaumburg.

Seniors Izzy Medina won by pin at 132, while 160-pound junior Ahmed Al-Rifael also won via pin. Senior Ninif Keso (138) was a 4-3 winner by decision. mike@buglenewspapers.com

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McNellis three sends South past North

By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

As in any cross-town rivalry, records and rosters can be thrown out,strategies put on hold,because when teams and players know each other as well as the Downers Grove North and Downers Grove South players do – the game is going to be a dogfight.

And that held true Saturday night as South, who had been down all game, won 42-39 on a Scott McNellis NBA range threepointer at the buzzer.

“I am proud of the whole atmosphere,” said Downers Grove South coach Jay Baum, who was presented a plaque before the game. Baum is retiring after the school year.

“Their coaches did a great job and we are all friends and the kids all played travel basketball together and they know each other. They are a good team and we are a good team, we are both probably a little better than our records. Hats off to the whole community for coming out. It was a great basketball game. It was a fantastic program win.”

While North led most of the game, the Mustangs made a push late and took a two-point lead on a Danny Spinuzza threepointer that was erased on a pair of Myles Farley free throws with 1:38 left in the game.

Following the foul shots, Baum decided to play for the last shot.

“I trust Danny unequivocally to make good decisions and find the right guy,” Baum said. “The reason I didn’t call timeout is that I didn’t want them to change their defense.”

Spinuzza ended up with the ball inside 15 seconds to play and looked for a shot.

“Danny gave me a really good pass,”said McNellis. who buried his shot from well beyond the 3-point line.“Danny gave it to me right at the top of the key and right in my (shooting) pocket. I was looking for the high-w, so I was looking for Robert (Mara) cutting to the hoop, but it wasn’t there.”

So McNellis popped the shot from the right wing and set off bedlam as South’s sizable student

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Danny Spinuzza and Downers South edged Downers North 42-39.

section stormed the court.

“It’s a good way to finish off my career against Downers North.

“He gave it to me right at the top of the key right in my pocket and it was easy from there. We were looking for the high low with Rob (Mara) coming up, but there was less time than we thought, so I put it up and you know the story from there.”

The story was a sea of blueclad Mustang students swarmed the court and piled on the game’s hero.

“It was a good way to finish my career against North as a senior,” McNellis said. “It was good to celebrate with all my teammates and having a lot of fans there. It was a really fun game. I was right in the middle of that big pile. I wish I could have got some of

my teammates in there, and they tried, there was just no getting through that big wall.”

McNellis led the Mustangs

with 12 points, while Spinuzza added eight and Mara chipped in seven.

Nick Norton paced the Trojans

with a game-high 13 points.

Deivis Skirgaila and Garret Tierney added six points each. mark@buglenewspapers.com

PLAYER OF THE WEEK Nominees Scott McNellis, Downers South Game-winning 3-pointer

Last week’s results Marcus Fair Plainfield North

Matt Mooney Notre Dame

Carl Terrell Joliet West

Nicole Ekohmu JCA

Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East 17 pts, game-winning ft vs. PC Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA 24 points, 17 rebs vs. Mac Abby Smith, Romeoville 11 pts, 8 rebs, 8 assists vs. PN Go to buglenewspapers.com to vote for your winner!

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Sleeping alternatives: Bunking with the locals

By Rick Steves Tribune Media Services

These days, when I travel to Europe, I usually sleep in hotel rooms or bed-and-breakfasts. But in my early travel days, I routinely found places where I could sleep for free or very cheap. In Austria, I had “dear parents” who were actually the parents of my sister’s ski instructor. In London, my hosts were friends of my uncle. Neither relationship was terribly close - until I visited. Now we are friends for life.

I love the idea of creatively finding a free or cheap bed in Europe. One of the best ways to do that is to stay in someone’s home, whether you’re renting a spare room or apartment, or crashing on your neighbor’s cousin’s couch. Sleeping where the locals do can provide some of the richest and most memorable travel experiences - often for less than a hotel.

You don’t actually need to know someone in Europe to stay at their home. Room-finding services like Airbnb.com can help travelers hook up with locals. Beds range from air-mattress-in-living-room basic to plush-B-and-B-suite posh.

Most listings offer you at least a spare room, and many are for entire apartments. Some places offer separate entrances for travelers who want more privacy and limited interaction with their hosts.

If you prefer having the comforts of home without the pressure of feeling like a houseguest, renting an apartment, house or villa can be both convenient and costeffective. Options run the gamut, from French gites to Tuscan villas to big-city apartments in the heart of town.

A short-term rental is often cheaper than, or comparable to, a hotel, especially if you plan to settle in one location for several nights. Most are equipped with

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Now that it’s so easy to connect and stay in touch online, travellers are finding more and more chances to crash with old or new friends.

kitchens, laundry, and living rooms, making them especially good for groups and families.

Travelers who are willing to invest time in research can go to sites like HomeAway.com and its sister site VRBO.com, search through a database of listings, then correspond directly with European property owners or managers to negotiate a deal.

Those who want to do less legwork can seek help from a rental agency, which charges a fee but provides pre-screened listings and a staff who will work with you to find an appropriate accommodation. Rental agencies such as Interhome.us and the more upscale Rentavilla.com list places all over Europe, and there are many rental agencies that focus on a specific city or region.

The rental route isn’t for everyone. First off, you’re generally on your own.While the apartment owner or manager

might offer some basic assistance, they don’t provide all the services of a hotel reception desk. Unlike hotels, apartments don’t include daily towel and sheet changes or regular cleanings.

CouchSurfing.org is a vagabond’s alternative to Airbnb.

It lists millions of members who host fellow “surfers” in their homes for free. Most do this out of a sincere desire to meet interesting people, and many are in it for the good karma, having couch-surfed themselves. This service is a boon for laidback, budget-minded extroverts who aren’t too picky about where they rest their head.

Safety is a concern for any smart couch surfer. My best tip for crashing with strangers: Always arrive with a backup in mind (such as the name of a hostel). If you don’t feel comfortable with your host, just leave. Don’t worry about hurting

their feelings. Never let budget concerns take you outside your comfort zone.

House swapping is another free option. This works best for people with an appealing place to offer, and who can live with the idea of having strangers in their home.Unsurprisingly,those living in swanky Manhattan apartments and beachside villas have the best pick of options in Europe, but you don’t need to live in an amazing home to find a workable exchange. Good places to start are HomeLink (www.homelink. org/usa), HomeExchange (www.homeexchange.com) or Intervac Home Exchange (www. intervacus.com).

Of course, there’s nothing more culturally intimate (or inexpensive) as staying with a friend, relative, or someone you have a connection with. They don’t need to be next-of-kin. If it’s the son of your aunt’s friend, that’s probably close

enough. Email your potential hosts, tell them when you’ll arrive, and ask if they’re free to meet for dinner. It should be obvious from their response (or lack of one) if you’re invited to stop by and stay awhile.

If you’re afraid of being perceived as a freeloader, remember that both parties benefit. A Greek family is just as curious about me as I am in them.

Armed with pictures from home and a bag of goodies for the children, I make a point of giving as much from my culture as I am taking from theirs. In the end, whether you’re paying or staying for free, you’ll likely be greeted with genuine enthusiasm and a warm welcome.

Rick Steves (www.ricksteves.com) writes European travel guidebooks and hosts travel shows on public television and public radio. Email him at rick@ricksteves.com and follow his blog on Facebook.

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Business & Real Estate

Specificity key to ending mistakes Q. My organization has tripled the number of employees I supervise, and I’m exhausted with how many stupid mistakes they make. I make every effort to train them and yet they still manage to misunderstand nearly everything I say. How can I make the job to clear to them and not waste so much time with their mistakes?

A. You can save time by making sure your verbal and written training is exhaustively specific and clear. Consider the manufacturer’s safety warnings that state something like, “Warning: do not jump off a cliff with this product.” The manufacturers assume if they don’t consider every possible mistake, people could make they will get sued.

You probably won’t get sued by a new employee but you will waste a lot of time and annoyance. Therefore, you want to state every single thing you can think of that a new employee could do wrong

and prevent it. Make a list of common mistakes that drive you crazy. Now make a thorough list of how employees can start out avoiding these behaviors.

If you assume anything an employee can do wrong - and will do wrong - you’ll be better at supervising new people.

Make sure you use every sensory modality. Some people learn by seeing, some by hearing, and some by doing. Make sure each employee has seen, heard and done what you want when training.

Research indicates that most of us take at least three times to learn any new skill. If you don’t want to show new employees a skill repeatedly, then assign other employees to mentor your new staff. The older employees get to refine their skills, you save time, and the new employee gets the repetition.

Most of my clients tell me they never had any training on the practical daily realities of supervisinghumanbeings.People who make it into management

are often quick to learn, highly responsible and ambitious. They assume everyone they hire is just like them. Expecting all new employees to be just like you is a recipe for misery.

Consider that your expectations about others at work may be the biggest source of your unhappiness with your job. If you expect (like the manufacturer’s safety warnings) that people will amaze you with the mistakes they are capable of making, you’ll be more prepared and less upset.

Once you have rewritten and revised your training approach, run it by a few eighth graders you know. If it is simple enough to make perfect sense to your average eighth grader, keep it. If not, back to the drawing board to clarify and simplify.

Daneen Skube, Ph.D., executive coach, trainer, therapist and speaker, also appears as the FOX Channel’s “Workplace Guru” each Monday morning. She’s the author of “Interpersonal Edge: Breakthrough Tools for Talking to Anyone, Anywhere, About Anything” (Hay House, 2006).You can contact Dr. Skube at www.interpersonaledge.com.

How should divorced dad handle insurance?

Dear Dave, I’m divorced and have a teenager who will be driving soon. What would be the best way to set up insurance for the child?

Mike Dear Mike, I suppose a break-up does change the dynamic somewhat, but with my kids I simply left the car in my name and paid the extra insurance cost for a little while. For me, still being in control of the car as a dad outweighed the additional money I was paying in premiums.

Having a minor child running around in the world with his or her name on a car title is not a good plan.

Then, when they turned 18, I put each of their cars into their names. This, of course, was dependent on them behaving and acting responsibly. They were legally liable at that age too. I’m sure the insurance costs went up, but at that point the financial risk and liability factors were on them, not me.

In this kind of situation, especially because there’s more of a potential for disagreements, I think I’d do it that way. Just put it in your name for now, especially if you’re putting money toward the purchase of a vehicle.

—Dave

Where to put the 15%?

Dear Dave, My employer recently stopped matching my 401(k) contributions. Together, my husband and I make about

$100,000 a year. Should I continue to invest in this option, or should I put money into an IRA? Linda Dear Linda, If possible, I would put 100 percent of my retirement savings into a Roth IRA with good, growth stock mutual funds before messing with a non-matching 401(k).

But remember, my goal if you follow the Baby Steps is to be debt-free except for your home, and have an emergency fund of three to six months of expenses, before you begin setting aside for retirement. These are the steps that allow you to be prepared for emergencies and free up your largest wealth-building tool, which is your income.

With your income, both you and your husband could open Roth IRAs and contribute $5,500 each in 2013. That’s a total of $11,000 toward retirement next year, and it’s only 11 percent of your income. With this in mind, I’d advise going ahead with your 401(k)s after your Roth IRAs are in place. That would flesh out the remaining four percent and give you guys 15 percent of your income going toward retirement!

—Dave Dave Ramsey is America’s trusted voice on money and business. He’s authored four New York Times bestselling books: Financial Peace, More Than Enough, The Total Money Makeover and EntreLeadership. The Dave Ramsey Show is heard by more than 6 million listeners each week on more than 500 radio stations.

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Niles Senior Center For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, please check the Naturally Active Program Guides or call the Niles Senior Center at 5888420.

Information about the Niles Senior Center can be found on the Village of Niles Website at www.vniles.com. Click on “Departments” (upper left), and then Click on “Senior” You can now see what’s new at the Senior Center.

Advanced registration is required for programs.

For a detailed description of programs & activities or to ask about membership or registration requirements, call the Niles Senior Center at 847588-8420 Individuals must be a registered member of the Niles Senior Center to receive the member price. Non members are invited to participate in programs at the non-member price. For more information about membership and programs, contact the Senior Center.

Got the dot? It may save your life Assist first responders with the information they need.

Become part of the Illinois Dot Program. The Illinois Dot Program is a statewide initiative designed to provide vital medical information on vehicle drivers and passengers.

Information contained on the medical card can assist first responders in the “Golden Hour” immediately following a serious crash. This can very well mean the difference between life and death. For more information, please contact the Niles Senior Center (847 588-8420).

Men’s Club Meeting • 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Monday, Feb. 11 Lunch will feature a Polish sausage sandwich. $5M/$7.50NM Registration required.

Dinner & Movie: “Trouble with the Curve” • 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 19 Starring Clint Eastwood and Amy Adams. An ailing baseball scout in his twilight years takes his daughter along for one last recruiting trip. –IMDB. See SENIOR, page 21

Senior Style SENIOR Continued from page 20 Dinner includes a hot dog, chips, & dessert. $2M/$3NM Registration required.

Chopin’s Two Romantic Piano Concertos with Jim Kendros • 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 20, February is Chopin Month.

Kendros offers selections from the youthful piano concertos of Chopin. Composed in his student years in Poland, these two concertos beautifully express the romantic sensibilities of the nineteenth century ideals of emotionalism.

Created as only Chopin can, there are many moments of nationalistic shadings in these wonderful works for piano and orchestra. $6M/$9NM. Songs by the Fireside • 12:15 to 2:15 p.m.

Wednesday, Feb. 27 Get out of the cold, and enjoy a cozy afternoon at the Center, featuring the feel of a fireplace, hot cocoa, and beautiful songs that will make you want to take in the classic and popular standards or sing along. Lunch will include salad, baked chicken, baked potato, and a delicious dessert. $8M/$12NM St. Joes/St. Pat’s Party Presented by the NSC Men’s Club

• 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, March 15 This year’s menu will feature Italian fare. We will also have fabulous entertainment.

Reserved seating forms available at NSC front desk. $16M/$21NM Issues in the News • 9:30-11:30 a.m. Thursdays This dynamic class is led

by Arlene Golub. It is filled with folks from all walks of life, retired or not, who want to keep abreast of a broad spectrum of what is occurring locally and worldwide. Issues for discussion are brought up by class participants, and everyone’s opinion is valued.

Call 847-588-8420 for more information.

“Sunset Boulevard” at Drury Lane Theatre • 10 a.m. to 5:15 p.m.

Thursday, Feb. 21 Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “Sunset Boulevard,” based on Billy Wilder’s 1950 film with the same name, weaves a magnificent tale of faded glory and unfulfilled ambition.

Silent movie star Norma Desmond longs for a return to the big screen, having been discarded by Tinseltown with the advent of “talkies.” Her glamour has faded in all but her mind. When Norma meets struggling circumstances, their subsequent passionate and volatile relationship leads to an unforeseen and tragic

conclusion. Before the show, dine at Drury Lane on the chef’s soup of the day, bread, butter, veggies, a potato, and a choice of fettuccini Alfredo and sweet peas, or chicken breast marsala with a mushroom marsala sauce. $64M/$69NM. Registration required.

Cadillac Palace Theatre & The Signature Room • 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Friday, March 22 Head downtown to get a behind the scenes tour of the The Palace Theatre. The Palace Theatre opened at the corner of Randolph and LaSalle Streets in Chicago on Oct. 4, 1926.

Designed by legendary theatre architects the Rapp Brothers, the theater’s interior featured a splendor previously unseen in Chicago — a breathtaking vision inspired the palaces of Fontainebleau and Versailles.

Following the tour, we will head to the Signature Room, located on the 95th floor of the John Hancock. The group will have a private lunch buffet in the The Chicago Room. This is a corner room with floor to ceiling windows facing south and west, the best view in the house. $60M/$65NM. 7th Annual Go Red Luncheon • 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1 Go Red for Women is the American Heart Association’s nationwide movement that

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celebrates the energy, passion and power we have as women to band together and wipe out heart disease. Bring your lunch, we will provide fresh fruits and veggies. Join the Conga Line, share your story, and don’t forget your Red Dress pin. $3M/$4.50NM

Park Ridge Senior Center The Park Ridge Senior Center is now accepting half-price memberships that run through June 30, 2013. Cost for a single resident is $22.50; resident couples, $34.00: non-resident single, $31.50 and non-resident couple, $48.50. There are special rates for those members 90 years of age and older. Call the center at 847-692-3597 for further details. Non-members can drop in and pay a $2 fee to participate at the Center. This is a good way to become familiar with all the activities.

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Spend an afternoon with Mr. & Mrs. Lincoln • 12:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 11 The afternoon takes place just before they leave for Ford’s Theatre. Max and Donna Daniels portray Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln, and have also been featured on ABC 7 Chicago and the History Channel.

Refreshments will be served.

Members pay $12 and nonmembers, $14.

The Women’s Club presents TV Memories • 12:30 Wednesday, Feb. 13.

Bob Burton, Professor Emeritus of Communications at Oakton Community College, returns to the Center … this time joined on videotape by several Chicago TV professionals who describe television’s formative years. Shown will be clips from some of these early broadcasts and will provide an insider view of early television.

Where TV is headed will also be predicted. All on the Road See SENIOR, page 22

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SENIOR Continued from page 21 catering will provide a lunch of chicken breast with lemon pepper butter sauce, wild rice, mixed vegetables, and dessert.

Cost to members is $17, nonmembers, $21.00.

Round Robin Mingle • 1 to 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15 Round Robin Mingle events are a modern way to bring single adults together in a casual and fun environment, Enjoy an afternoon of wine and refreshments and perhaps make a new friend. The event is for adults ages 55 and older.

Members pay $15 and nonmembers pay $18.

My Funny Valentine luncheon • 12:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 18 Route 66, Chicago’s favorite female A Cappella Quartet will perform favorite love songs such as “How Sweet It Is To Be Loved By You.”“When I Fall In Love” and “My Funny Valentine.”

Inglenook will cater lunch that will feature roast turkey and Swedish meatballs. Charge to members is $17 and nonmembers, $21.

American Heart Association Heart Saver classes • 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13 The course will go over al CPR guidelines, skills and techniques for adult, child and infant emergencies. The course is taught by licensed paramedics will real life experience.

Certification is good for two years. There is a charge of $48 for members and $53 for nonmembers for either class.

Bridge If bridge is of interest there

are several opportunities to enjoy the game. Groups meet on Friday mornings, Sunday afternoons, and Couple’s Bridge meets the first Thursday of the month. Call the Center at 847692-3597 for more information or to be put in tough with one of the group moderators.

Membership dues Membership dues for the 2012- year are being accepted.

The dues are: single $45 resident/$63 non-resident and couple (must reside in the same household) $68 resident/$97 non-resident. Bring in a new member and receive a $5 gift card.

Exercise class Jo Buck continues her exercise classes at 9and 10:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. This class covers a variety of movements including stretching, strength training and floor exercise. The first class is free. After that it is $2 each time you come.

Ongoing activities Following are number of ongoing activities at the Center: • Woodcarvers meet Thursdays at 9 a.m.…a free activity: • Gamers, 1 to 4:30 p.m.

Fridays play dominos, hand and foot, scrabble for rummikube … also free.

• Ceramics students meet 9:30 a.m. to noon Mondays and Tuesdays and work on projects of your choice. There is a charge of $7 per class.

• Pinochle players meet the second Monday,Third Thursday and every Saturday of the month at 1 p.m.

• Table tennis players start play at 1 p.m.Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. All abilities are welcome for this free activity.

• Bocce ball players gather just north of the Center at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Ken Hewelt is bocce master and will explain how the game is played.

• Have you ever thought of tap dancing? This is a fun way of exercising. The class is at 12:30 p.m.Tuesdays.The fee is $10 for members and $15 for non-members.

• The Opera-Arts Discussion group will meet promptly at noon Thursday, Jan. 24. The program will feature “The Barkleys of Broadway with Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers in their final pairing and the only one in technicolor,. The story mirrors real-life creative tensions the two share. Fred’s number,“Shoes with Wings on”, is astounding. As always, refreshments will be served after the programs.

• The film “The Life of Timothy Green” will be presented from 1 to 4 p.m.

Thursday, Jan. 17. Cost is $2 for members and $3 for nonmembers.

• The regular monthly luncheon will be at 12:30 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 21. Musician Patti Ecker will bring everyone out of the winter doldrums with her Smiling Through performance.

Lunch will be catered by Inglenook. Cost is $17 members, $21 non-members.

Where Have I Heard that Tune?

• 1 to 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31 Many people don’t realize they’ve been exposed to opera through movies, radio, television and advertising. Wednesday, January 30 at 1 p.m. . Fees are $8 member; $10 non-member.

To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847-470-5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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Food at the Time of the Bible 1 to 2:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 25 Biblical history virtually begins with an act of eating in the Garden of Eden. Food continued as a mover and shaker of the history of the time. We will look at the fascinating and surprising ways in which food and Scripture are linked. Fees are $8 member; $10 non-member.To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847-470-5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m

North Shore Senior Center offers programs, classes, activities, and travel opportunities for adults at the American Legion Memorial Civic Center at 6140 Dempster Street. You may register for all programs at the Center or call 847-470-5223.

Lunch & Bingo Join us Wednesday for lunch from a local restaurant and a lively Bingo session with prizes.

Pizano’s Pizza • 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Wednesday, Jan. 30 Menu will include thin crust cheese or sausage pizza and salad. Come early for the bake sale and coffee. Bingo at 10:30 a.m. and lunch at 11:30 a.m. $6 member; $8 non-member each week Registration required. Sign up for each week separately.To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847-470-5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Lunch and a Movie: “Moonrise Kingdom” • 12:30 to 3 p.m. Thursday Feb. 14 Set on an island off the coast of New England in the summer of 1965,“Moonrise Kingdom” tells the story of two 12-yearolds who fall in love, make a secret pact, and run away together into the wilderness. As various authorities try to hunt them down, a violent storm is brewing off-shore — and the peaceful island community is turned upside down in more ways than anyone can handle.

Bruce Willis plays the local sheriff.This PG-rated,film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Screenplay. Fee includes a lunch. Fees are $6 member; $8 non-member.To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847-470-5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Better Balance • 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 5 to April 4 This class is designed to enhance core strength, balance, coordination, stability, and flexibility. Balance and stability training can directly improve all aspects of daily living. New participants, an assessment with fitness center staff is required at least one week prior to first class. Fees are $45 member; $55 non-member.To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847-470-5223

weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sit & Get Fit • 10:45 – 11:30 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 5 to April 4 Move your feet in your seat!

Join this multi-level class suitable for those with limitations who are seeking to improve muscle tone, strength, and stamina.

Standing exercises improving lower body strength and balance will be incorporated for those participants willing and able.

New participants, an assessment with Fitness Center staff is required at least one week prior to first class. Fees are $45 member; $55 non-member.To register for this program, or seek additional information, call 847470-5223 weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Line Dancing • 1:30 – 2:30 p.m. Mondays, March 18 to April 22 “Country Bernie” will lead you in a dance class featuring country music. Bernie has been a guest instructor at The Taste of Chicago and the main attraction at Skokie’s Festival of Cultures.

Senior Center membership Membership dues are $20 for an individual and $35 for a couple/household for a full year. Everyone welcome! Call North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus at 847470-5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove, to become a member.

Other events Alzheimer’s & Dementia Seminar with Teepa Snow • 8 a.m. to noon March 12 Olson Auditorium Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, 1775 Dempster St., Park Ridge.

Nationally recognized dementia expert,Teepa Snow, will be offering two presentations on Alzheimer’s and dementia presentationw for healthcare professionals, caregivers and senior advocates.

Cost $10/$30 for continuing education credit..

• 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. March 12 Understanding Dementia Care: Essentials for Your Journey Together, a presentation for loved ones of someone with dementia. Free Register by calling 312867-7110 or visit www. seniorhelpers.com/UDCSeminar Series.

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Can improving your finances improve your romance?

(StatePoint) Talking about money can be difficult. While we’re taught to avoid the potentially sensitive topic in polite conversation, there’s at least one person with whom you need to be able to have frequent and honest financial conversations -- your partner or spouse.

This Valentine’s Day, take the opportunity to strengthen your relationship by understanding what drives your partner’s financial decisions.While experts say it may not always be possible to agree on everything, knowing each other’s perspective can help couples avoid frustrating conversations and make better decisions together.

“We all bring our own feelings and experiences to the table and that can have a big impact on how we invest and spend money,” says Joe Duran, CEO of United Capital, a private wealth consulting firm and New York Times best-selling author of The Money Code, a new book that aims to improve financial decision making. “But by honestly getting to the root of what money means to you and to your partner, you can take steps to improve your financial life together.”

In time for Valentine’s Day, here are some ways couples can smooth over their differences:

Prioritize List your financial priorities and savings goals and determine which are necessary, negotiable and realistic. Draw up a budget and create a financial decision making checklist that satisfies both of you and resolve to stick to it. A clear action plan will help avoid surprise purchases or investments made by you or your partner that could become potential sources of argument.

Communicate “I like to think of each of us as having a ‘Money Mind,’ which motivates the way we think about money,” says Duran.“Some of us are driven by fear, some by the pursuit of happiness and others by commitment. Whether you’re spending too much in the pursuit of happiness, or missing key opportunities out of fear, become actively aware of what guides you and your partner

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Don’t let miscommunication stand in the way of a healthy financial future. By taking steps to understand your partner’s perspective, you can develop a joint solution that makes everyone happy.

financially and the potential consequences.”

You’ll be more likely to avoid letting conversations turn into arguments if you’re speaking the same language as your partner.

Each of you should have an active voice in the discussion and be participating fully in the financial planning process.

Seek help Personal biases can sometimes

get in the way of sound judgment.

But a financial adviser can help you objectively map out a process to achieve your financial goals. Opt for one who doesn’t just focus on investments, but who can also match your financial aspirations with your current resources.

More tips on how to discuss money with your partner can be found by visiting www.

HonestConversations.com.

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