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FEBRUARY 13, 2014

Vol. 58 No. 19

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Dart rejects 240 concealed carry applications Of that number, 19 reside in northern Cook County By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

“tHis is a privacy issue,” said jerry sZcZepamski. He’s lived in tHe village for tHe past 37 years and felt tHat tHe ordinance was creating unnecessary red tape for residents. “you can do everytHing you Have addressed so far witHout writing it into an ordinance. no penalties. no permits. no extra government.”

bY aleX V. HernandeZ sTaff reporTer the environmental practices committee decided to send its controversial tree ordinance back to the niles board without changes last night. the current draft of the ordinance was passed by the committee last month and went to the village board on jan. 28. up to that point, the committee had been working on the proposed law for over a year with little if any scrutiny from the public. However after a few citizens voiced their misgivings on it during that meeting’s public comments, trustee rosemary palicki said she wanted to move the item back to the committee for further discussion.

>> see root | page 8

Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart announced his office objected to 240 concealed carry applications in the first month the new law went live. Of that number, 19 reside in northern Cook County, according to a release from the sheriff’s office. The review process was split among 25 sheriff’s employees, with several of reviewing applications full-time. Cook County “My office has spent Sheriff Tom Dart in excess of 2,000 combined hours on concealed carry application reviews so far,” said Dart. Among the 240 applicants flagged, five have already been denied by the Illinois >> see rejected | page 5

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Heath Alert: Buffalo fish purchased in Niles causing illness Symptoms generally appear 6 to 21 hours after eating consumption By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Anyone who purchased buffalo fish from Fresh Farms International Market in Niles after Jan. 30 should not eat the fish. “The notice is for any buffalo fish that was sold from Jan. 30 to today,” said Nick Spachopoulos, a manager for the Fresh Farms in Niles. The Illinois Department of Public Health issued the warning after health officials in Chicago and Cook County reported two people who ate the fish were sent to hospitals for suspected cases of Haff disease. Haff disease is a swelling and breakdown of skeletal muscle thought to be caused by a toxin sometimes found in buffalo fish in the Mississippi River. Symptoms of Haff disease generally appear within six to 21 hours after eating fish and

Haff disease is very rare, with the last case in Illinois reported in 2004. While cooking food to the proper temperature will kill bacteria, cooking will not eliminate this toxin, and the fish will still be unsafe to eat.” - IDPH Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck.

commonly include severe muscle pain, stiffness and brown urine. Acute kidney failure may also be a complication. Symptoms typically resolve within two to three days, and cases are rarely fatal. “Haff disease is very rare, with the last case in Illinois reported in 2004,” said IDPH Director Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck.“While cooking food to the proper temperature will kill bacteria, cooking will not eliminate this toxin, and the fish will still be unsafe to eat.” If you’ve purchased this fish, do not eat it. If you have eaten it and are feeling ill, contact a health care provider right away, as well as your local health department. If you have eaten the fish, but are not feeling ill, watch for symptoms.

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Taskforce votes in favor of video gambling The video surveillance system Morton Grove uses for video gambling may adapted to Niles By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

The village’s video gambling taskforce unanimously agreed the village should reverse its ban video gambling. Last month the taskforce held two hearings to get the public’s feedback on the issue. At their Feb. 7 meeting, which lasted less than fifteen minutes, the taskforce agreed to begin work on recommendations to the village board.

James Callero is the chairman to a taskforce that has village residents as its three voting members. Its other non-voting members are Village Manager Steve Vinezeano, Police Chief Dean Strzelecki and Finance Director Scott Neukirch. “The voting members decided to recommend to the board to ‘video gambling with conditions,’” said Vinezeano. “They’re going to develop what those conditions are. It won’t be an ordinance, just recommendations ” He said that if the village does

decide to move forward after that there would need to be a request for a drafted ordinance. This would be then be developed by a committee. One such condition that Strzelecki said he would like to see is the video surveillance system Morton Grove uses for video gambling adapted to Niles. “Morton Grove’s police department has access to those cameras any time they want it,” said Strzelecki.“That would be my condition.” Illinois state law allows $2 per-bet limits and $500 maximum payouts for each machine. Each business that qualifies for video gambling

can have a maximum of only five machines on its premises and must be licensed establishments where “on-premise” consumption of alcohol is allowed (e.g., bars and restaurants),and in truck stops and fraternal/veterans organizations and have video surveillance. Morton Groves goes a step further and requires surveillance equipment monitoring the entrances and exits of a building with video gambling are accessible by police over the Internet. An annual permit fee of $250 per video gambling machine covers the cost of Morton Grove’s regulation of video gambling along with the installation of the camera

systems. Finance Director Scott Neukirch said the village could get $337,500 in annual revenue if only half of the village’s 60 potential video gambling locations are allowed to install the maximum number of machines. Village trustees voted to ban video gambling within Niles after the state legalized in 2012. The combination a new board members after the 2013 election and the fear of feared losing video gambling revenue to Morton Grove establishments and The Rivers Casino in Des Plaines resulted in Mayor Andrew Przybylo creating the taskforce last October.

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Metra train stalls near Morton Grove during morning commute Officials use one train to shove stalled train down the tracks By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

Today’s snow forced an outbound Metra train to prematurely end its route at Morton Grove and head back to the loop. “We had locomotive problems on #2110 at North Glenview, and all attempts to resurrect were unsuccessful,” said Metra spokesman Tom Miller in an email to The Bugle. Metra train #2110 caused a traffic jam on the MD-N rail line around 8 a.m.This forced a Metra and Amtrak train to run on tracks

around the stalled train, between Northbrook and Morton Grove, while officials tried to troubleshoot the problem, said Miller. “When it became apparent that #2110 wasn’t going to get going, we arranged for #2114 to come behind #2110 and shove,” said Miller. Once the Metra and Amtrak trains cleared the main track at Morton Grove, Metra trains #2103, #2105 and #2107 were all bunched behind the stalled train waiting to go west.This was complicated further when the process of coupling the Metra train shoving the stalled train at the North Glenview station took longer than usual because of the weather. During this period, there was no inbound service from

Edgebrook on the MD-N line. “Most of these stations do not have heated shelters, so the decision was made to turn Metra train #2105 back to Morton Grove to pick up passengers from Morton Grove [headed towards Chicago],” said Miller. “An Engineer from 2105 had to change ends, and the crew had to make a brake test before the newly created inbound train could depart.” During the delay, which took a little over an hour to resolve, several commuters tweeted photos of the crowd waiting at the Morton Grove station in the snow. “Another Metra disaster. Outbound passengers forced off outbound train switch inbound at Morton Grove,” said Matthew B DeLeon via Twitter.

Last night, Metra issued a system-wide alert warning commuters that the weather would create unanticipated delays or service disruptions. As of 7 a.m., about 5 inches

were recorded at O’Hare International Airport, said the National Weather Service. The Chicago area remained under a winter storm advisory until 2 p.m.

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.

Niles

11 23

Dennison Colhoff, 28, of the 1500 block of Anderson Ln, Buffalo Grove, was arrested Feb. 1 in the 9100 block of Milwaukee for DUI.

24 20

Geoffrey N. Roa, 51, of the 5500 block of N. Lincoln, Morton Grove, was arrested Feb. 1 in the 8200 block of Milwaukee for No Valid License and DUI.

Laura J. Garcia, 26, of the 9900 block of Linda ln, Des Plaines, was arrested Feb. 2 in the 9000 block of Golf for Battery.

Carlos Torres, 47, of the 4900 block ofW.Henderson, Chicago, was arrested Feb. 5 in the 7100 block of Harlem for Suspended License.

5 7 6 8 9

Park Ridge 5

A 16 yr old from Park Ridge was arrested Jan. 27 in the 200 block of Thames Pkwy. for Possession of Tobacco by a Minor.

A 16 yr old from Park Ridge was arrested Jan. 27 in the 200 block of Thames Pkwy. for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Tobacco by a Minor.

A 16 yr old from Prospect Heights was arrested Jan. 27 in the 200 block of Thames Pkwy. for Possession of Cannabis, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and Possession of Tobacco by a Minor.

A 16 yr old from Park Ridge was arrested Jan. 27 in the 200 block of Thames Pkwy. for Possession of Tobacco by a Minor.

A 14 yr from Park Ridge was arrested Jan. 27 in the 200 block of Thames Pkwy. for Possession of Tobacco by a Minor.

Kevin McKervey, 51, of the 8000 block of N. Elmore,

Niles, was arrested Jan. 28 in at the intersection of Courtland & Albion for Drivers Without License, No Valid Insurance and Unsafe Tire. Richard Kang, 30, of 1900 block of Big Bend Dr., Des Plaines, was arrested Jan. 26 at the intersection of Ballard & Parkside DUI, Speeding and Improper Lane Usage.

Joseph Blumenshine, 33, of the 6700 block of N. Wildwood, Chicago, was arrested Jan. 30 at the intersection of Touhy & Rose DUI (Alcohol/ Drugs), Speeding and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia.

Thomas Lee, 28, of the 6200 block of Kedvale, Chicago, was arrested Jan. 23 at the Lincolnwood Police Department for Possession of

Stolen Property. John Burke, Jr., 49, of the 300 block of Cuttriss, Park Ridge, was arrested Jan. 30 at the intersection of Touhy & Summit for DUI, Speeding, Improper Lane Usage, Failure to Signal and Failure to Yield to Emergency Vehicle.

Sergio Martinez, 40, of 8700 block of Ballard, Des Plaines, was arrested Jan. 31 at the intersection of Dempster & Briar Ct. for Driving Without a License and Failure to Signal.

Hirabhai Desai, 37, of 6300 block of N. Fairfield, Chicago, was arrested Jan. 31 in the 2300 block of W. Touhy DUI/ B.A.C. Over .08.

Derrick Williams, 39, of 7500 block of N. Oakley,

Chicago, was arrested Jan. 31 at the intersection of Oakton & Harlem for Driving Without a License and No Registration Lamp. Brian Schrop, 23, of the 400 block of Cedar, Park Ridge, was arrested Feb. 2 at the Park Ridge Police Department due to an outstanding warrant in DuPage County.

Morton Grove Audisho Sefo,27,of Chicago was arrested Feb. 4 at the intersection of Harlem & Central for Suspended Drivers License.

Alexander Konsolakis,26,of Morton Grove was arrested Feb. 2 at the intersection of

Austin & Lincoln for Suspended Drivers License. Maroun Kolo, 68, of Chicago was arrested Feb. 1 in the 9200 block of Nagle for Suspended Drivers License.

Ryan Warlick-Sudduth, 26, of Waukegan was arrested Jan. 31 at the intersection of Dempster & Menard for Suspended Drivers License.

Alberto Sanchez, 21, of Des Plaines was arrested Jan. 30 at the intersection of Harlem & Dempster for Possession of Cannabis with Intent to Deliver.

Randell Clamana, 20, of Niles was arrested Feb. 4 at the intersection of Dempster & Waukegan for Possession of Cannabis.

News Park Ridge

Mayor withdraws threat of veto on proposed development David Schmidt threatened to veto a 4-3 vote Mayor David Schmidt threatened to veto a 4-3 vote by the city council to approve a 115-unit apartment project at 205 W. Touhy Ave. last month. He said his veto would have

come due to concerns about the project’s density. However Schmidt at the Feb. 10 city council meeting he decided to let the project continue due to the developer’s

proposed stormwater detention plan for the building. He considered it a public benefit that outweighed his concerns about the density of bedrooms setting a precedent for future building within Park Ridge.

Morton Grove

Village hires lobbyist to bring money into the village coffers Lobbyist Dan Shomon is being contracted by Morton Grove to help the village get more cash from the state of Illinois. The village board unanimously approved a contract Shomon Jan. 27. Over the next twelve months, he will be helping

Morton Grove obtain state grants and other assistance for stormwater management, municipal center improvements and other village projects. Shomon will be paid $4,000 a month out of the village’s general budget can bill Morton

Grove for travel expenses related to village business — so long as those expenses are under $200. In related new Niles officials are currently in the early stages of searching for a lobbyist of their own.

obituary Gertrude Hillstrom Gertrude “Peaches” Hillstrom,87,of Niles,beloved wife of the late Robert Amato and Joseph Hillstrom; loving mother and best friend of Karen Amato, Glenn Amato, Gayle (Bob) Wagner, Gary

(Melissa) Amato, David (Angela) Hillstrom, and Vicki Petrzilka; dear grandmother of Amanda, Rob, Amalya, Nick, Annie, Mikey, and Eric. Family and friends meet for a memorial mass on Saturday, Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. at St. Martha

Church, 8523 Georgiana Ave., Morton Grove. In lieu of flowers, masses appreciated. Sign online guest book at www.simkinsfh.com. Arrangements by Simkins Funeral Home, 847-965-2500

THE BUGLE FEBRUARY 13, 2014 >> rejectED, from page 1 State Police. The Illinois Concealed Carry Licensing Board will review the remaining applicants flagged by the sheriff. Dart also said 14 of the individuals his office filed objections against are currently certified as concealed carry training instructors by the Illinois State Police. And one applicant has been arrested 20 times, with two convictions. “This individual’s criminal history includes 12 arrests for theft, three for battery – including two domestic batteries – and two for resisting a peace officer,” said the release. Additionally the release said 12 of the objections were based on the applicant’s gang affiliation and documented gang activity or arrests. The new law says the sheriff’s office is responsible for reviewing all applicants who have lived within Cook County at some point in the last 10 years. Illinois State Police said 4,500 requests for concealed carry permits were submitted Jan. 5, the first day Illinois’ online application system was open to the public. To qualify, an applicant must already have a Firearm Owners Identification card (FOID), pay a $150 application fee, pass a background check and complete a total of 16 hours of training focused on Concealed Carry to get the new license. After successfully completing the training course

Here is a breakdown of justifications for the 240 objections filed: • Domestic Violence – 88 • Gun Crimes – 77 • Battery/Assault – 52 • Orders of Protection – 29 • Aggravated Battery/ Assault – 27 • Gang Activity – 12 • Burglary/Theft – 10 • Sex Crimes – 4 • False Personation – 4 • Drugs – 4 • Mental Illness – 1 • Other – 16 COURTESY COOK COUNTY SHERIFF In addition to the 213 county-wide objections, the Cook County Sheriff’s Office has filed 25 Objections for applicants who have lived within Cook County in the last 10 years, but currently reside outside of the county. and passing the background check, the applicant will be given a five-year concealed carry license. Even with a concealed-carry permit, there about 100 places (such as a school) where gun owners cannot take a firearm. Unless a gun owner has a canceled carry license, they are prohibited from carrying a concealed firearm.

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President signs Farm Bill Local government officials pleased to hear of bill’s approval after long, legislative process President Obama signed the and it will put a five-year plan in long-awaited Farm Bill Feb. 7, three place to help farmers manage days after the U.S. Senate passed it their risk, which is important 68-32.The House approved the bill considering the market and price 251-166 on Jan. 29. fluctuations we have The bill had worked seen in the past year,” its way through a he said following House conference committee passage. where leaders of Schneidewind the Senate and pointed to the following House worked out a provisions in the new compromise on several Farm Bill: crucial elements. Crop insurance is “After repeated enhanced with the delays and short term introduction of a Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill extensions, today’s vote Supplement Coverage is a relief to Illinois Option, which offers farmers who have farmers the option of been waiting two years purchasing additional for House Republicans coverage based on to come to the table county yield or loss and agree on a Farm basis to cover part of Bill,” said U.S. Sen. Dick the deductible. Durbin, D-Ill. “This The support is Farm Bill not only set at 65 percent, ensures stability for our Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill. and conservation farmers, but it will also compliance is linked to invest in rural development,energy crop insurance.The bill includes a and agricultural research. flexible farm safety net that includes “I wish this bill took more choices between price-based and responsible steps to reduce crop revenue-based risk management insurance subsidies for those who tools and maintains decoupling of can afford it, while preserving the payments under both programs safety net for those who need from current planted acres. a helping hand. But this bill is Target price which is now to going to move us forward. Illinois’ be called “reference” prices are economy starts on the farm, and proposed to be $3.70/bushel for this Farm Bill will give our farmers corn, $8.40/bushel for soybeans the certainty they need to plan for and $5.50 /bushel for wheat. The another crop year.” Agriculture Risk Coverage program U.S. Sen. Mark Kirk, R-Ill., said he will pay to a level between 76-86 also was pleased to see the Farm percent of the historical revenue. Bill pass. Producers will have a one-time “With nearly 7 percent of the option to update yields before the nation’s agricultural exports, or 2014 crop year. Reallocation of base about $4 billion worth of goods, acres among covered commodities Illinois farmers are leaders in shall be in the four-year average of agriculture,” he said in a press acreage planted on the farm to release. “This compromise each covered commodity for the legislation cuts $23 billion in following “harvest, grazing, haying real entitlement reform and is an and silage” for the 2009-2012 example of working together to crop years, as well as any prevent reduce the deficit and the abuse of planted acres. federal resources.” The bill also eliminates direct Mark Schneidewind,Will County payments while maintaining Farm Bureau manager, was pleased decoupled farm support programs with the votes in the House and that will minimize any possible Senate. He said following the planting and production distortions House passage that the local farm that could challenge trade. community spent many hours Marketing loans are the same as went into the compromise bill, current law and there are payment which he said addresses many of limitations on an individual as well the policy objectives they stressed. as a couple. “The plan is fiscally responsible, The bill also includes agricultural

After repeated delays and short term extensions, today’s vote is a relief to Illinois farmers who have been waiting two years for House Republicans to come to the table and agree on a Farm Bill.” U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill.

research programs such as Foreign Market Development, Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research, Market Access Programs and Agriculture and Food Research Initiative. Strongly debated cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program were set at $8.6 billion over 10 years.The House had wanted to set the cuts at $4 billion, while the Senate was recommending $40 billion over 10 years. “We can live with the $8.6 billion figure,” Schneidewind said. “We appreciate the effort that has gone into the bill and the hard work that has been done over the last several months to move this forward.” U.S. Agriculture Secretary Thomas Vilsack said the new Farm Bill will help all Americans. “Our communities will have additional support to attract new economic opportunity and create jobs. During difficult times, children, working families, seniors and people with disabilities will have access to nutritious food,” he said in a press release. “The potential of new products, treatments and discoveries will be strengthened through new agricultural research. Renewed conservation efforts will protect our fields, forests and waters creating new tourism options. This legislation is important to the entire nation.” Kenny Hartman, Illinois Corn Growers Association VicePresident, said in a statement the continued funding of crop insurance was key. “In our yearly survey of members, 84 percent reported to us that crop insurance is the most important government supported program available to them,” he said. “Since it’s a public private partnership, meaning farmers have skin in the game, we think it’s a program that’s considerate of both the budget and the taxpayer’s investment.”

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Video contest kicks off “Democracy Week” Students, staff are also teaming up to conduct voter registration for 17-year-old students Cook County Clerk David Orr congratulated two Maine East High School students for winning the “Voting at 17” video contest. Andrea Garneata and Veronica Malesinski created their video as part of a video contest to help generate awareness of the new Suffrage at 17 law. “Veronica and Andrea produced a wonderful video that conveys the excitement 17-year-olds have about getting to vote,” Clerk Orr said.“Their enthusiasm reminds us all of the great power that our vote gives us.” In addition to personally congratulating the students and their teachers at the Park Ridge high school Tuesday afternoon, Clerk Orr and staff are teaming

with the school to conduct voter registration for 17-year-old students on Thursday. The video contest was held to generate awareness of the new Suffrage at 17 law, which for the first time in Illinois history allows 17-year-olds who will be 18 by the November 2014 General Election to register and vote in the March 18 Primary.Students were encouraged to state briefly, in videos shot at their schools, why they will register and vote in 2014. The recognition of the winning video comes as Orr’s’s office kicked off “Democracy Week,” a countywide effort to register 17-year-olds. Orr’s office organized voter registration drives or deputy registrar trainings at about 50 of

It takes a mighty effort to register students at every high school in Cook County, but what we’ve seen so far – students lining up to register, then sharing the fact that they’ve registered to vote on social media – just shows us how seriously young voters take this right and how excited they are to take part in the electoral process.”

- Cook County Clerk David Orr

the 80 high schools in suburban Cook County, including Hersey, Proviso Math and Science Academy, Fenwick, Reavis, Trinity, Oak ParkRiver Forest, Thornton Township, Thornridge, and Glenbrook South. Orr’s office and the Chicago Board of Elections are partnering with deputy registrar organizations including (but not limited to): the League of Women Voters, Mikva, ICIRR, Rainbow PUSH Coalition,

PHOTo COURTESY of the office OF DAVID ORR

NAACP, Top Ladies of Distinction, Delta Sigma Theta, Pastors United for Change, National Action Network and the Constitutional Rights Foundation of Chicago. Some schools showed real initiative and already registered

Residents fear new rules infringe on private property rights >> root, from page 1 Under the proposed ordinance, residents would need to obtain a free permit to remove trees on their property that are deemed dangerous, diseased or dead. Village officials would also grant residents permits to remove trees that are in the way of home additions or other construction, such as a pool installation, also free of charge. The landscaping contractor used to remove a tree, like all contractors doing business in the village, would need a business license to work within Niles. The ordinance would penalize residents who remove trees without a permit, refuse to remove trees the village orders taken down, plants a tree without consulting the village or willfully damages a tree on their property. Residents cutting a tree because it causes “minor inconveniences” would need to pay a fine of $100 per every 4.5 feet of the tree that is removed. Last night many residents said the proposed law went too far. “This is a privacy issue,” said Jerry Szczepamski. He’s lived in the village for the past 37 years and felt that the ordinance was

creating unnecessary red tape for residents.“You can do everything you have addressed so far without writing it into an ordinance. No penalties. No permits. No extra government.” He and the other residents said they felt the ordinance, as it’s currently written, could lead to the village exercising more control of private property. “Trustees could be working on bigger issues than this,” he said. One section of the ordinance residents cited as a serious deal breaker concerned the outlawing of anything that “cuts into the bark” of a homeowner’s trees.This would mean tree houses, bird feeders, hammocks and anything else that can “damage, cut, carve” or “injure any portion of any tree” would not be allowed on private property. Chris Zalinski, a member of the committee and a landscaping contractor, said the reasoning for this was that anything that cuts into the bark of a tree increases the chance that pests or diseases could impact a tree’s health. He said that while trees are property, residents had to remember that they were also living property, and the law was designed to protect them.

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Trustee Rosemary Palicki (far right) addressing residents with the environmental practices committee the evening of Feb. 5.

“In the right place, trees add a lot of value to a property,” said Zalinski regarding the law’s requirement for village approval when planting of trees in a residence. He said the law was designed to make sure that the right trees were planted in the right place. This was done to regulate trees that are considered invasive species or inappropriate for a residence by the village. “When I see certain trees in people’s yards, it scares the hell out of me,” said Anthony Dati, another member of the committee. He’s the village’s certified arborist and said species like the weeping willow don’t belong on a resident’s property. Weeping willow trees have

aggressive root systems and are weak-wooded, so they are prone to breakage at a relatively young age. He used the willow tree as an example of the kinds of trees that belong in a wide-open space like a golf course and not in someone’s backyard. Part of the reason the village is creating a tree ordinance is to qualify for a Tree City USA designation with the Arbor Day Foundation. Doing so would allow Niles to be eligible for state and federal grants. Palicki told residents at the meeting that in a time of financial hardship across the state, it was sensible to pursue those grants for the village. The Arbor Day Foundation was founded in 1972 as a nonprofit

hundreds of students. Lyons Township High School registered 423 new voters on Thursday; New Trier High School registered more than 300, and more than 100 new voters registered at Loyola Academy.

conservation and education organization. According to the organization’s website, to become a Tree City a municipality must: have a tree board or department; have a community forestry program with an annual budget of at least $2 per capita; have an Arbor Day observance and proclamation; and have a tree care ordinance. “Can we get Tree City approval without infringing on private property,” asked Tom Kanelos, a general contractor and the chair of the Niles zoning and planning board. “Yes,” said Palicki. She then added that improving the overall health of the trees in Niles was another goal of the ordinance as healthy trees help with air quality, rainwater absorption and other benefits to the environment. “Tree City is a part of it but not the driving force behind the law,” said Palicki. Moving forward, the ordinance will go before the board of trustees for a vote. When that happens, the board can decide to amend it to exclude the private property requirements that have infuriated so many residents. At the meeting’s conclusion Palicki recommended that residents contact the trustees directly to voice their opinions on the ordinance ahead of the trustee’s vote.

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Horoscopes Picky people don’t always pickle peppers, but they might pick on you. In the upcoming week, wear emotional armor to protect yourself from any temporary unpleasantness. This is not the time to take a stand.

The week ahead can be rewarding if you work hard and apply yourself. Avoid tangling with authority figures by challenging their right to be in charge. Remain unruffled if someone seems to be a control freak, dictatorial or overbearing.

Speak kindly. Like a hummingbird, you’re happy and satisfied when sweet nectar is on the tip of your tongue. Avoid making hard-edged pronouncements, being judgmental, or putting your foot down during the week ahead.

Avoid taking implied criticism too personally. Here and there during the week ahead, someone could say or do something that seems unkind or harsh. Remain thrifty with your cash and generous when people make mistakes.

Sit on your hands. Ambitions could rise up and swallow you whole, so it’s best not to meddle or tinker with a situation until your judgment improves. In the week ahead, maintain a low profile and get plenty of rest whenever you can.

The week ahead may bring old friends back into your immediate vicinity or put you in contact with the elderly. Adjust your attitude to meet or exceed the expectations of others. A job or assignment may be repetitive and monotonous.

Use old-fashioned good manners to avoid a showdown. Your natural inclination to be a peacemaker can come in handy in a dispute. You might feel insecure about your financial status or creative abilities in the week ahead.

Put burgeoning business ideas on the back burner. This is a week in which hard work will be required just to keep up and get caught up. Frequent repairs and breakdowns on the home front may keep you busier than usual.

To avoid getting in trouble, you might inadvertently beat around the bush with the wrong end of the stick. In the week ahead, pay attention to meeting deadlines and paying your bills on time. Don’t procrastinate.

“Our prime purpose in this life is to help others. And if you can’t help them, at least don’t hurt them.” Take to heart the Dalai Lama’s words in the week to come. You may face numerous opportunities to do the wrong thing.

Your “stuff and nonsense” meter might be going full blast this week. People may seem critical and accusatory with little reason, but it’s up to you to avoid confrontations. A petty quarrel could cause more trouble than it’s worth.

Hold off on starting any new projects or making any important commitments in the week ahead. This is a time to refine your plans and look for loopholes or pitfalls. Don’t dwell on the negatives, just fix them.

Sudoku

Jumble

Previous puzzle’s answers

Jumbles: • MADLY • NOBLE • ZODIAC • PAYING

Answer: When he caught Junior playing with matches, Dad was -- BLAZING MAD

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Dons dominate, win fourth-straight title By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Different year, same result for Notre Dame’s wrestling team in regional competition, and coach Augie Genovesi wouldn’t have it any other way. The Dons, who hosted a Class 3A regional on Saturday, cruised to their fourth straight title, besting runner-up Evanston by 73 points (224-151) while Taft was third (115.5) and Niles West fourth (112). Maine East placed seventh (62) out of 10 teams. Notre Dame qualified nine for the championship matches—a number that’s been consistent with how the Dons have fared in recent years. Last season, they placed 10 in the finals and eight in 2012. “I thought we should have had 10 (on Saturday), to be honest with you,” Genovesi said. “We have a nice program going. We have a nice lower level that we can bring kids up. We had three kids we lost during the season and we were able to bring up guys to fill their spots and not lose much.”

NOTRE DAME ND wrestlers won six of those nine championship bouts, with 113-pound junior Jimmy Gallardo (6-1 decision) and 126-pound sophomore Jake Barzowski (fall 1:04) setting the pace. Gallardo, a two-time state qualifier, takes a 38-6 record into this weekend’s Leyden sectional. Of course, he’s hoping to go downstate for a third straight February. “We just have to go out there and wrestle our best and we can’t take anyone for granted,” he said. “We just have to do our own thing.” Meanwhile, Barzowski continues to mow through his competition and owns a 42-3

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Mike Mulcrone of Notre Dame (top) and Mario Pagonis of Maine East battle at 220 pounds.

mark. The Leyden sectional promises to be particularly challenging for both Barzowski and the Dons. Four of Illinois Matmen’s top 20-ranked Class 3A teams will be in action, including No. 1 Oak Park-River Forest and No. 6 Glenbard North. Barzowski could very well square off against Glenbard North’s Jon Marmolejo, the No. 2 ranked wrestler in the state in his weight class (Barzowski is No. 7). “I think I have a really good chance of making it down(state) this year,” Barzowski said. “I have a tough bracket, though, but I think I can do it.” Both Barzowski and Gallardo

wrestled on the national stage last summer, which helped them hone their skills. Barzowski competed for Illinois in the USAW Cadet Freestyle nationals, while Gallardo did the same on the Cadet Greco-Roman team. Both were one win shy of gaining all-American status. Also winning regional title for the Dons were senior Chris Makowski at 152 (12-5 decision; 24-16 record), Marco Orlandi at 160 (default; 35-5), Brian Brand at 195 (fall 38 seconds; 30-11) and Michael Mulcrone at 220 (5-1 decision; 39-2). “We have two seniors at 182 (Robert Hill, 39-10 who was

runner-up on Saturday) and 220 who are legitimate downstate guys,” Genovesi said. “They can be state qualifiers. And Orlandi, he’s the real deal.” Freshman Andy Poniatowski (30-13) and junior Frank Pavlak (12-4) were second at 106 and heavyweight, respectively. The Dons also will have third-place finishers Dino Gutierrez (3014, sophomore at 132), Tommy Reneir (12-10, sophomore at 138), Jack Gavin (6-12, senior at 145) representing them at sectionals.

NILES WEST Senior Isaac Reinemann (33-6)

won the title at 138 pounds with a dominating 16-8 decision over his opponent in the championship match. Sophomore Scott Pechter also advanced to the title bout at 120 before falling, 13-4. Pechter sports a 21-16 record. “They both got to the finals and they did pretty good,” said Niles West coach Anthony Genovesi, Augie’s son. “They’re both having good years. They’ve got to be ready to battle every match (at sectionals).” The Wolves have two additional sectional qualifiers: Senior Ramone Lewis (7-13), >> see DONS | page 14

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Check the rankings: Maine among area’s best By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

A number of teams in District 207, which is comprised of Maine South, Maine East and Maine West high schools, have enjoyed—or are currently enjoying—successful campaigns during the 2013-14 school year. One of these squads, the Maine Township varsity hockey team, may fly under the radar a bit in the district because hockey is a club sport at the high school level statewide. Nonetheless, the team has a passionate following, and is one of the better clubs in the state. A Chicago metropolitan daily puts out weekly rankings of the top 10 teams in the area, and that current poll has Maine ranked ninth. Maine finds itself listed among teams like Glenbrook North, New Trier Green, Providence and Loyola Gold—all regarded as perennial state hockey powers. Rankings are a dime a dozen in sports such as basketball and football, but these particular rankings carry some weight with both players and coaches. “The fact that we’re in there is great,” Maine Township head coach Greg Mrofcza. “The only rankings that impact our team are the ones that come out at the end of the year, but it’s great to see the coverage for Illinois high school in general.” “I think it’s an honor first of all, and I think it’s pretty accurate,” said senior forward Jake Usher, a three-year varsity player, “I think we can play with a lot of those teams. When we’re playing well, we’re very dominant. “We’ve had a strong squad every year, in my opinion, but I think we’ve all been playing together for quite a while so there’s a lot better chemistry than the other years. I think we have a lot more potential.” Maine, whose roster consists predominantly of students from Maine South, is an offensive juggernaut, with goal and plusminus differentials that are among the best in the Chicago metropolitan area. Leading the charge is senior forward Derek Dyball of Maine South, recently named all-state along with junior defenseman Crosley Duckmann of Maine West. Dyball, in his first and what will be his only varsity season with Maine—he also plays

travel hockey with the Chicago Blues Hockey Club—is the team leader in both goals and points. In addition, he’s one of the top scorers in the Illinois High School Hockey League (IHSHL). “It’s a good accomplishment; something that I wanted at the beginning of the season,” Dyball said of earning all-state honors. “It’s a good thing to take away from this year.” “His offensive numbers have been there, and for a forward that’s a really important thing,” Mrofcza said. “And he’s also played well against the top teams we’ve seen outside of our conference.” Maine recently concluded its regular season—one that began back in September—and now is focused on the postseason. Maine’s two all-staters each had goals in its IHSHL North Central Division playoff opener against the C.C.M.Tigers on Feb. 5. However, the Tigers—made up of players from Crystal Lake Central, Dundee Crown and McHenry; no affiliation to the Canadian hockey equipment manufacturer—won 4-3 in a shootout. But Maine, seeded fourth in the playoffs (C.C.M. is fifth), wasn’t eliminated since the playoff format is the best two out of three. The squad played a must-win game Sunday night in Crystal Lake. Maine did take a 3-2 lead in the third period when Duckmann cleared the puck the length of the ice, and it ended up skipping past the C.C.M. goaltender. “Crosley’s a shut-down defenseman,” Mrofcza said. “He’s excellent with the puck and covers a lot of ground. He typically draws the tough assignments from us when we have to play teams that have one standout line or against two or three guys that really put the puck in the net. On top of that, he’s turned in a plus-minus rating that’s exceptional.” C.C.M. tied the game with 3:51 to play in regulation to send it into overtime. After the game remained deadlocked in overtime, it went to a shootout, which C.C.M. won, 2-0. “We had a bunch of opportunities but we couldn’t put any in the back of the net, not even in the shootout,” Dyball said. “I think our big guys have >> see MAINE | page 14

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Derek Dyball and the Maine Township hockey team are among the area’s best clubs.

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Maine South boys clinch share of CSL South title By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Maine South’s boys basketball team secured at least a share of the CSL South title—their second straight—following a 46-39 triumph over visiting Evanston last Friday. The Hawks also made some history Friday night. It’s the first time a Hawks basketball squad has won consecutive titles since 1979. Sophomore Jon Arenas was Maine South’s go-to guy during the fourth quarter as he scored 11 of his 14 in the period. The Hawks, who led throughout, remain undefeated in the CSL South (8-0) while sporting an 18-5 record. George Sargeant also had 14 points to go along with 10 rebounds, and Andrew Palucki scored 10 points and had six boards. Maine South inched closer to a 20-victory season with nonconference wins over Hersey (5531) on Feb. 3 and Saturday (55-35) over Addison Trail in a game played at the Bradley Center in Milwaukee prior to the Milwaukee BucksHouston Rockets contest later that evening. Sargeant’s 16 points and six rebounds led the Hawks in Milwaukee. In the victory over Hersey, Palucki pumped in 21 points and had three steals.Sargeant chipped in with 19 points and six rebounds, and Sean Maloney finished with five assists. Maine East pulled off one of the more noteworthy upsets of the CSL North season last Friday, earning its first conference victory while shocking Highland Park, 4845. Highland Park (15-5, 6-2) had suffered only one CSL North loss prior meeting Maine East. Nick Kanjou sank a three-pointer with under five seconds to go that broke a 45-45 tie and proved to be the game-winner. Ezeka Omeka totaled 19 points and Kanjou had 14 for the Demons (8-13, 1-7). Niles West fell to Rolling Meadows, 62-51, in a nonconference game Feb. 4. Senior Ahmad Gibson and sophomore Jojo Rios each finished with 12 points for the Wolves, and senior Romeo Magloire had eight. Last Friday, the Wolves lost a close contest in the CSL South, 7672, versus New Trier. Evan Hines topped the Wolves (5-13, 1-7) with

20 points, and Ahmad Gibson scored 18. Notre Dame was victimized by Kentucky recruit Tyler Ulis’ 27 points in a 62-50 ESCC loss to Marian Catholic last Friday. The Dons (11-12, 3-3) held a doubledigit lead in the first quarter and pulled to within two of Marian midway during the fourth period, but the Spartans shook loose of Notre Dame from that point. Ammar Becar scored 17 points and Pat Dillon 13.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Maine East knocked off Highland Park, 55-44, last Friday to set up a clash for the CSL North championship this Friday night at Maine East against co-leader Maine West.The Demons and Warriors— who handed Maine East its only conference loss—each own 8-1 records. Senior Shaylee Sloan poured in 24 points while classmate Maria Protic added 15 and sophomore Janella Alba Garner nine. The Demons (17-6), behind 16 points from Sloan and 15 from Alba Garner, marched to a 66-39 nonconference victory over Elmwood Park on Feb. 4. Maine South, coming off a huge victory over ranked New Trier the previous weekend,dropped a close non-conference game to Warren, 52-50, on Feb. 4.The Hawks fought back from a 14-7 first-quarter deficit to take a 24-23 lead. Maine South also led 38-37 after three quarters but couldn’t hold on to the lead down the stretch. Hailey Schnoeman tallied 21 points and Nina Anderson 15 for Maine South. Niles West lost in conference play to New Trier, 63-42, last Friday. The Wolves stayed even with the 23-2 Trevians into third quarter—it was tied 29-29 at one point—but New Trier let loose with a 22-3 run to put the game out of reach. The Wolves’ Julia Easter scored a team-high 16 points, Alex Galanopoulos netted 10 and Jalynn Estrada eight.

GIRLS BOWLING Resurrection set a new school record for a six-game series with a total pinfall of 5,775 while placing second to Leyden at its own regional tourney held at Habetler

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Bowl in Chiacgo on Saturday. The Bandits advance to this Saturday’s Leyden sectional at Brunswick Zone-River Grove for a chance to compete in the state tournament. Senior Luisa Velez, a Morton Grove resident who is the 2013-14 GCAC Bowler of the Year, averaged 224 on the day with a total pin-fall of 1,346, including two high games of 245. Olivia Canova, a sophomore, added a 196 average with a pin total of 1,178 and a 238 high game. Senior Joelle Denver turned in a 192 average with a high game of 223 and a 1,154 series. If the Bandits make it downstate, it would be their first appearance since 2010. Maine South’s Victoria Odarczenko shot a 1,102 and qualified for sectionals as an individual.

GIRLS GYMNASTICS Niles West, competing at the Stevenson regional on Feb. 5, saw two of its gymnasts qualify for Thursday’s Niles North sectional, while two other competitors are in the hunt for at-large sectional berths. Senior Catherine Steegmueller grabbed second overall on the uneven bars with a score of 9.275, and took third on vault at 9.20. She finished fourth on both the balance beam (9.075) and the floor exercise (8.775). Steegmueller’s score of 36.325 also got her fourth in the allaround. Senior Valerie Fung’s fifth-place finish on the floor (8.675) earned her a spot at sectionals. Fung also is a possible at-large qualifier on the beam (8.625) and in the all-around (32.775), as is sophomore Piper Farrell in the floor exercise (8.525). Maine South was third out of four teams at the Feb. 6 Palatine Fremd regional. The Hawks had 136.150 points compared to regional champion Fremd (148.175) and second-place Rolling Meadows (139.875). Maine East was fourth (105.050). Freshman Alysa Chiovatero advanced to Monday’s Conant sectional with a fourth-place finish in the all-around and fifth on vault. Chiovatero scored a 35.05 in allaround and an 8.95 on vault.

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Niles West’s Isaac Reinmann won the regional title at 138 pounds.

>> DONS, from page 11 who won a 7-6 decision for third place at 152, and Brian Knorr, a senior (24-10) who scored a 9-5 decision at 160. Niles West, however, experienced a tough day outside of Reinemann, Pechter, Lewis and Knorr’s performances. The Wolves were involved in seven consecutive matches for third place from 145 to 220, and dropped five of the seven, including one in which they led 4-3 in the closing seconds. All told, they lost four of those seven bouts by six points.

MAINE EAST Junior Mario Pagonis led Notre Dame’s Mulcrone 1-0 early in their 220-pound title match, but lost 5-1. Nevertheless, Maine East coach Emiliano Hernandez said Pagonis (23-11) is going >> MAINE, from page 12 to start scoring and we’re going to need to play better defense all around. We kind of let them walk in and take a lot of easy shots and easy goals. We really didn’t pressure them too much.” Dyball’s brother, Ryan, a

into the Leyden sectional with a head of steam. “I would say since Christmas he’s been wrestling lights out,” Hernandez said. “He was in the finals of the Leyden tournament, and last week he won the (CSL North) conference. He’s just wrestling really smart. They’re strong in his weight class so you’ve got to out-smart them and that’s what he’s doing— he’s out-smarting them, taking his shots when he has to and scoring the little points.” Junior Noel Huicochea will be joining Pagonis at sectionals after winning his third-place match by fall at 113. He is 329. The Demons saw four other wrestlers advance to compete for third place, but lost all four. “We know it’s going to be a tough sectional (at Leyden),” Hernandez said. “Our motto has been all year long, one match at a time. We don’t think freshman, splits goaltending duties with another freshman, Joshua LaBuda. LaBuda, who’s from Maine East, got the start against C.C.M. Feb. 5. There are three additional sets of brothers on this year’s club: senior forward Danny Kasch and junior forward Jimmy

about next week or anything else. We’ve had a tremendous amount of injuries this year and I’ve gone with six guys most of the year.”

MAINE SOUTH The Hawks took part in the nine-team Schaumburg regional, finishing sixth with 82.5 points. Four Hawks qualified for Saturday’s Leyden sectional, including 160-pound junior Tom Brewster, who recorded a 7-5 decision to win the championship match. Sophomore Jake Bess also qualified for sectionals by winning his third-place match at 106, 6-1. Sophomore Eric Ortiz qualified after finishing fourth at 113, and another sophomore, Nasir Ibrahim, won 7-5 in the 195-pound third-place bout. mike@buglenewspapers.com

Kasch; senior defenseman Michael Porto and sophomore forward Nick Porto; and seniors Dan (defenseman) and Brendan (forward) O’Leary, who are twins. Maine will compete in the Blackhawk Cup tournament next month.

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BOYS BBALL Points Per Game Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East George Sargeant, Maine South Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Jonah Coble, Joliet Central Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central Corey Evers, Plainfield South Jalen Jackson, JCA Grover Anderson, Lockport Andrew Palucki, Maine South Evan Hines, Niles West Gage Davis, Bolingbrook Romeo Magliore, Niles West John Campbell, Lockport Miles Snowden, Plainfield South Ahmad Gibson, Niles West Jake Nowak, Plainfield North Devin Blake, Downers North Caleb deMarigny, Maine South Ray Greco, Downers North Antonio Dyson, Joliet Central Kevin Krieger, Plainfield North Kelly, Westmont Jake Smith, Minooka Shane Murray, Lisle Calvin Brooks, Plainfield South Greg Pietrzak, Westmont Allias Roberts-Burnett, Joliet West Shane Ritter, Plainfield South Jacob Buchner, Plainfield South Little, Westmont Jeremy Glavanovits, Lisle Nick Novak, Plainfield East Jojo Rios, Niles West Joe Butler, Minooka Mike Ruwoldt, Joliet West Robbie Brooks, Plainfield Central Logiurato, Westmont Adam Alexander, Minooka Elliot Fizer, Joliet West Kenny Williams, Bolingbrook Dwight Watkins, Plainfield Central Rebounds Per Game Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central Jeremy Glavanovits, Lisle Miles Snowden, Plainfield South Devin Blake, Downers North Zach Trussell, Lisle Antonio Dyson, Joliet Central Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North George Sargeant, Maine South John Campbell, Lockport Shane Murray, Lisle Joe Butler, Minooka Greg Pietrzak, Westmont Shakur Triplett, Bolingbrook Josh Smith, Plainfield East Calvin Brooks, Plainfield South Kenny Williams, Bolingbrook Kelly, Westmont Matt Mahlke, Downers North Josh Dillingham, Bolingbrook Kevin Krieger, Plainfield North Jonah Coble, Joliet Central Brad Hund, Plainfield Central Elliot Fizer, Joliet West Assists Caleb deMarigny, Maine South Grover Anderson, Lockport Logiurato, Westmont Sean Maloney, Maine South

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Andrew Palucki, Maine South Jonny Butler, Minooka Myles Ward, Plainfield East Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Little, Westmont Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central CJ Redmond, Bolingbrook Jonah Coble, Joliet Central Ahmad Gibson, Niles West Joe Butler, Minooka Neal Tyrell, Minooka Jon Arenas, Maine South Dwight Watkins, Plainfield Central Jake Pedrelli, Maine South Nick Novak, Plainfield East Ralph Blakney, Lockport Kelly, Westmont Gage Davis, Bolingbrook John Campbell, Lockport Tim Doll, Westmont Isaiah Webster, Plainfield North D’Anthony Wright, Joliet West Deiondre Taylor, Lockport Corey Evers, Plainfield South Johnny Kostelz, Plainfield Central Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North Calvin Brooks, Plainfield South Jared Whitacre, Downers North Steals Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Grover Anderson, Lockport John Campbell, Lockport Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Logiurato, Westmont Andrew Palucki, Maine South Romeo Magliore, Niles West Jon Arenas, Maine South Ralph Blakney, Lockport Jonny Butler, Minooka Neal Tyrell, Minooka Corey Evers, Plainfield South Trevor Stumpe, Plainfield North Dwight Watkins, Plainfield Central Joe Butler, Minooka Nick Novak, Plainfield East D’Anthony Wright, Joliet West Gage Davis, Bolingbrook Deiondre Taylor, Lockport CJ Redmond, Bolingbrook Myles Ward, Plainfield East Tim Doll, Westmont Josh Smith, Plainfield East Caleb deMarigny, Maine South Little, Westmont Mike Ruwoldt, Joliet West Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central Elliot Fizer, Joliet West Kenny Williams, Bolingbrook Adam Alexander, Minooka Sean Maloney, Maine South Field Goal % Shane Murray, Lisle Tristin Esker, Plainfield East George Sargeant, Maine South Julian Torres, Bolingbrook Greg Pietrzak, Westmont Shakur Triplett, Bolingbrook Jake Pedrelli, Maine South Tristin Esker, Plainfield East Kenny Williams, Bolingbrook Logan Velasquez, Plainfield Central Matt Hund, Plainfield Central Devin Blake, Downers North

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Ray Greco, Downers North Romeo Magliore, Niles West Bowen Marks, Downers North Adam Alexander, Minooka Mark Geers, Minooka Davis Neilands, Maine South Jeff Washington, Joliet West Antonio Dyson, Joliet Central Justin Windt, Plainfield Central Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Josh Dillingham, Bolingbrook Jaylandt Gilmer, Lockport Free Throw % Caleb deMarigny, Maine South Odi Audisho, Niles West Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East George Sargeant, Maine South Mike Ruwoldt, Joliet West Andrew Palucki, Maine South Emin Ademi, Niles West Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Grover Anderson, Lockport Allias Roberts-Burnett, Joliet West Connor Bielat, Lisle Romeo Magliore, Niles West Cappel, Minooka Brodric Thomas, Bolingbrook Gage Davis, Bolingbrook Torrens, Westmont Ralph Blakney, Lockport Robbie Brooks, Plainfield Central Neal Tyrell, Minooka 3-pointers Aaron Jordan, Plainfield East Jalen Jackson, JCA Prentiss Nixon, Bolingbrook Nick Novak, Plainfield East Evan Hines, Niles West Shane Ritter, Plainfield South Jonah Coble, Joliet Central Andrew Palucki, Maine South Johnny Kostelz, Plainfield Central Dwight Watkins, Plainfield Central Gage Davis, Bolingbrook Ray Greco, Downers North Neal Tyrell, Minooka Mike Ruwoldt, Joliet West Jojo Rios, Niles West Ahmad Gibson, Niles West Jake Smith, Minooka Joe Butler, Minooka Sean Maloney, Maine South Caleb deMarigny, Maine South Tim Doll, Westmont GIRLS BBALL Points Per Game Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Jaida Green, Downers North Emily Schramek, Benet Emily Eshoo, Benet Erin Heide, Minooka Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Kelly Carnagio, Minooka Chantell Mack, Joliet Central Sarah Costello, Downers North Tyler Everett, Plainfield South Peyton Winters, Downers North Hailey Schoenman, Maine South Monica Barefield, Joliet West Elanta Slowik, Maine East Kate Moriarty, Resurrection Kathleen Doyle, Benet Shaylee Sloan, Maine East

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18.5 15.8 15.1 14.8 14.3 13.8 12.5 12.3 12.5 12.2 11.8 11.3 11.0 10.6 10.6 10.8 10.5

Chavon Banks, Joliet Central Brooklyn Bachmann, Minooka Lexi Marin, Romeoville Taylor Farrell, Resurrection Valencia Chandler, Joliet West Destiny Hollins, Lockport Jacqui Eubanks, Plainfield South Nina Anderson, Maine South Jamie Hopper, Romeoville Rebounds Per Game Chavon Banks, Joliet Central Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Sarah Costello, Downers North Chantell Mack, Joliet Central Shaylee Sloan, Maine East Cherish Smith, Romeoville Peyton Winters, Downers North Maria Protic, Maine East Hailey Schoenman, Maine South Kate Moriarty, Resurrection Kelly Carnagio, Minooka Valencia Chandler, Joliet West Jacqui Eubanks, Plainfield South Kyla Creal, Lockport Sydney Arlis, Minooka Elanta Slowik, Maine East Ty Battle, JCA Adriana Acosta, JCA Jenae Rowe, Joliet West Nina Anderson, Maine South Ally Fink, Plainfield South Rachel Sutphin, Plainfield South Laurel Kucharski, Lockport Jaida Green, Downers North Assists Sarah Costello, Downers North Jaida Green, Downers North Bre Sobotka, Resurrection Juatece McNear, Joliet Central Brooklyn Bachmann, Minooka Kelly Kons, Maine South Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Monica Barefield, Joliet West Sam Fagenholz, Maine South Taylor Farrell, Resurrection Erin Heide, Minooka Nina Anderson, Maine South Lexi Marin, Romeoville Skyle Osborne, Romeoville Sydney Arlis, Minooka Christina Ekhomu, JCA Chavon Banks, Joliet Central Kathleen Doyle, Benet Lauren Porcelli, Downers North Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Megan Roberts, Maine South Hailey Schoenman, Maine South Gabriella Galassini, Resurrection Jnaya Walker, JCA Bethany Bachmann, Minooka Valencia Chandler, Joliet West Peyton Winters, Downers North Kailey Foster, Joliet West Monica Nunez, Resurrection Emily Schramek, Benet Bethany Bachmann, Minooka Jamie Hopper, Romeoville Ty Battle, JCA Steals Sarah Costello, Downers North Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Kianna Campbell, Lockport

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Jaida Green, Downers North Destiny Hollins, Lockport Bre Sobotka, Resurrection Taylor Farrell, Resurrection Lauren Porcelli, Downers North Jnaya Walker, JCA Kailey Foster, Joliet West Naomi Mayes, Lockport Tyler Everett, Plainfield South Nina Anderson, Maine South Christina Ekhomu, JCA Chavon Banks, Joliet Central Elanta Slowik, Maine East Jenae Rowe, Joliet West Kate Moriarty, Resurrection Kelly Kons, Maine South Monica Barefield, Joliet West Shaylee Sloan, Maine East Jamie Hopper, Romeoville Kathleen Doyle, Benet Lexi Marin, Romeoville Ty Battle, JCA Jamari McAfee, Lockport Monica Nunez, Resurrection Jazlene Gonzalez, Maine East Skyle Osborne, Romeoville Treanna Perry, Joliet West Valencia Chandler, Joliet West Sam Fagenholz, Maine South Valencia Chandler, Joliet West Laurel Kucharski, Lockport Emily Eshoo, Benet Cherish Smith, Romeoville Field Goal % Kelly Carnagio, Minooka Ty Battle, JCA Peyton Winters, Downers North Emma Hlavin, Benet Sydney Arlis, Minooka Kyla Creal, Lockport Jenna Martin, Benet Kendall McDermott, Benet Taylor Farrell, Resurrection Free Throw % Autumn Lawson, Joliet Central Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Emily Eshoo, Benet Brooklyn Bachmann, Minooka Faith Heitman, Romeoville Alexis Pease, Minooka Emily Schramek, Benet Brooklyn Bachmann, Minooka Sam Fagenholz, Maine South Jacqui Eubanks, Plainfield South Jasmine Lumpkin, JCA Kelly Kons, Maine South Jnaya Walker, JCA 3-pointers Emily Schramek, Benet Emily Eshoo, Benet Erin Heide, Minooka Taylor Farrell, Resurrection Jaida Green, Downers North Sam Fagenholz, Maine South Sarah Costello, Downers North Nina Anderson, Maine South Kelly Kons, Maine South Kennedy Weigt, JCA Monica Barefield, Joliet West Jamie Hopper, Romeoville Nicole Ekhomu, JCA Kate Moriarty, Resurrection Monica Nunez, Resurrection

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Plainfield East beats North, leads SPC By Scott Taylor Sports Editor

A packed house and Comcast Sportsnet were on hand Friday night for the battle of 119th street between Plainfield North and Plainfield East. Despite losing to the Tigers at North 78-72 earlier this year, the Bengals held a game lead in the Southwest Prairie Conference heading into the evening. That lead grew to two games with a 69-48 win. “We have had our goals set up from the beginning of the season and we want to win conference,” East senior Nick Novak said. “We were hanging around second or third and some chips fell in our favor. Now we are playing every game is the championship game and hopefully we can win out in conference.” With North and Plainfield South both losing, the Bengals (14-7, 8-2) own a two-game lead over both, as well as Minooka, who are all 6-4 with four games remaining. Even with the nice cushion, it isn’t time to crown the Bengals the champs just yet. “To think we were a game down two weeks ago,” East coach Branden Adkins said. “This is not over. There are still a lot of games left. We have South Friday, who had a 14-point lead on us and then Oswego, who beat us at their house.We can’t get too far ahead. If we win out we can get to 20 wins, which would be great for the program with where we were around Christmas time when we were .500.” “We have to stay focused,” East senior Myles Ward said.“We can’t get too high or too low. We have to stay focused and keep winning these games.” North scored the first two points of the game Friday night, but that would be its only lead of the game. East took a 17-7 lead early in the second quarter and would keep a double-digit advantage the rest of the game. The Bengals led 31-13 at the half and 46-28 after three. “It all starts with defense,”Ward

said. “If we can get turnovers, we can get easy baskets.” The Tigers scored eight straight points early in the fourth quarter to get to within 12 at 48-36, but that would be as close as they would get as East went on an 8-1 run to put the game away. “We were able to attack the basket and get some layups,” Adkins said. “They can go on some runs and score six or eight points quickly. We limited those runs tonight.” It was a balanced attack for the Bengals as Ward had 17, Novak 16 and Aaron Jordan 15. “They told me to keep attacking and be aggressive,”Ward said.“We always start out slow so we had to come out fast today. At the beginning of the season I think we relied on Aaron too much, but now I think we figured it out and everyone started scoring. Once they stop worrying about Aaron so much, then we can get him the ball.” “Myles did a great job getting to the bucket,” Novak said.“He’s our point guard and our leader on the floor, so when he gets going it turns out well.” “We thought we could attack the basket,” Adkins said. “Myles took that challenge. I told him he needed to be a floor leader tonight and make good decisions. He was aggressive and tough and distributed it when he needed to. We knew they were going to faceguard Aaron but other guys contributed and that is what we needed and will continue to need.” Trevor Stumpe scored 18 for the Tigers and Kevin Krieger added 12. “We threw some stuff at them that I thought they really struggled with,” Adkins said. “We switched on screens and it was stop Trevor by committee.We communicated well on the other guys. They seemed a little stagnant.They like to score quick and I thought we slowed them down.” “We couldn’t make a shot and we didn’t run any offense at all,” North coach Robert Krahulik said. “There was no motion, no

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Myles Ward scored 17 points in Plainfield East’s win over Plainfield North, 69-48.

movement, no cutting hard. We maybe made two hard cuts the whole game. “Maybe they were a little tight. They knew how big this game was. “They knew we needed it for conference. They knew it was

on T.V. A lot of different factors could have affected it. A lot of the shots were short, which was surprising.” Now two games back with four to go, the Tigers are starting to turn their attention towards the postseason.

“Now we’re going to build up for regionals,” Krahulik said. “We have four games left. We have to focus on playing good defense, which wasn’t that bad tonight, and moving and cutting.” Follow Scott @Taylor_Sports staylor@buglenewspapers.com

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Business & Real Estate

dave says

What’s so special about $1 million? If your entire net worth is $100,000, and you put $30,000 of it into a vehicle that will lose 60 percent of its value, you’re just being financially and mathematically stupid Dear Dave, I’ve heard you say many times you shouldn’t buy a brand-new car unless you have a net worth of $1 million. What’s so special about a million dollars? Angela Dear Angela, In all honesty, there’s nothing particularly special about a million dollars. A brand-new car will lose about 60 percent of its value in the first four years. So, if you’re going to turn a $30,000 investment into $12,000, you’ve got to have a bunch of money. You’ve got to be in pretty great financial shape in order to absorb the blow. If your entire net worth is $100,000, and you put $30,000 of it into a vehicle that will lose 60 percent of its value,you’re just being financially and mathematically stupid.Your income is your largest and most powerful wealth-building tool. If you’re buying things that go the wrong way in terms of value, you’re not gaining wealth; you’re losing wealth. There’s really nothing special about $1 million. I could have said $2 million or $900,000, but $1 million is easy to remember. Plus, it’s nothing to sneeze at in terms

of an individual’s net worth.When you lose a lot, and it’s a small percentage of a lot, you don’t have to worry so much. But when you lose a lot and you didn’t have much to begin with, that’s a recipe for financial disaster! —Dave

you, they’ll start getting phone calls, too, if you don’t do the right thing and pay back these loans. The truth is, your mom and dad shouldn’t have co-signed for you in the first place.There’s only one reason lenders want a cosigner, and that’s because they’re afraid the person taking out the loan won’t be able to pay back

The truth is, your mom and dad shouldn’t have co-signed for you in the first place. There’s only one reason lenders want a co-signer, and that’s because they’re afraid the person taking out the loan won’t be able to pay back what’s owed.

Do fewer dumb things Dear Dave, My parents co-signed on government loans so I could go to college. Would my forbearance or non-payment affect their credit if I don’t pay? Tiffany Dear Tiffany, Yes, it would. I’m not trying to lay a guilt trip on you, kiddo, but you’ll be trashing your mom and dad’s credit if you don’t pay the bills on time. If they co-signed for

what’s owed. My goal here isn’t to beat you up, Tiffany. It’s to give you information that you—and your parents—need in order to make different, smarter decisions in the future. We all do dumb things sometimes. In the past, I did some really dumb things with very large numbers attached. The goal is to grow, learn, and try to use what we learn in order to do fewer dumb things in the future. —Dave

Where to save?

Dear Dave, I’m 26, and I just started a new job making $50,000. I’ve also been offered a 401(k) with no match. Should I put money into the 401(k) or open a high-yield CD? Crystal Dear Crystal, I’ve got another idea. I’d open a Roth IRA with good growth stock mutual funds inside and fund it up to $5,500 a year. Make sure these mutual funds have been open at least five years—preferably 10 years or more—and have performed well. Mathematically, this investment, growing tax-free, will be superior to a non-matching 401(k). Then, if you want to invest more than $5,500, you could put some additional money into the 401(k) offered by your company. Again, make sure you’re invested in good growth stock mutual funds with long, successful track records. Congratulations, Crystal. And good luck! —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. Follow Ramsey on Twitter at @DaveRamsey and on the web at daveramsey.com.

calendar FEB. 14 Valentine’s Day at White Castle. 5 p.m. Participating White Castles. In case you have never heard about this amazing event,White Castle is once again celebrating Valentine’s Day. The event has been going on for over 20 years, and has expanded from just a few locations to a nationwide, reservations-only tradition. All are welcome to make a reservation to eat a romantic $10 meal made for sharing, get a keepsake menu, and take a photo to share with friends with something called “slidergram.” Reservations can be made at http://www. whitecastle.com/promotions/ Valentines-Day-Reservations.

TAVA Valentine’s Day Special - Four Course Sweetheart Dinner. 5 p.m. TAVA Indian Restaurant, 7172 Dempster St., Morton Grove. All 5 pm reservations on 2/14, 2/15, and 2/16 will receive a complimentary champagne toast! Drinks: one bottle of house wine or any two signature cocktails (House wine selections: chardonnay, cabernet sauvignon or merlot by Robert Mondavi-Woodbridge) |Appetizer: any appetizer from dinner menu (excludes TAVA sizzler) } Salad: seasonal mixed greens with mango cilantro dressing | Entrée: Any two entrees from dinner menu–served with a naan and basmati rice (seafood add $6 each) | Dessert: (choose one) kheer/ gulab jamun/kulfi/gajar halwa.

FEB. 15 Valentine’s Zombie Massacre Bash. 7 p.m. FearCity Haunted House, 8240 North Austin Avenue, Morton Grove. What’s more romantic than killing zombies with the one you love? For those wanting an exciting alternative to the mundane red roses and chocolates of the traditional Valentine’s Weekend events, the crew at Fear City Chicago Haunted House are swinging open their gates and hosting a special event featuring locally popular disc jockey (DJ Scarecro), refreshments and heart-stopping laser tag games. Fear City Chicago HauntedHouse and Battle Royale Laser Tag are

teaming up to offer a new experience for the adventurous this coming Valentine’s Day. Open to those over 21,tickets can be purchased online at www. fearcitychicago.comfor just $18 per person (or $20 at the door). Those wanting to have some fun can blast away their winter blues byplaying laser tag in the halls of Chicagoland’s awardwinning haunted house with a cast of creepy zombies. In the lobby, the music of DJ Scarecro will keep people dancing and entertained. A full cash bar will be available for those looking for another way to warm up their blood on a cold winter’s night.

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Senior Style 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. Issues in the News • 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Thursdays This dynamic, refreshing class is led by long time leader of this program, Arlene Golub. This group 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. Please call the NSC at 847-5888420 for more information. 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).

Line Dance – No partner needed! Instructor: Fran Strain. Enjoy easy-to-learn advanced dance patterns in Country, Ballroom, Top 40, Latin, Swing, and more! Studies show group or line dancing is beneficial in aiding memory, balance, cardiovascular health, and overall well-being. Enjoy fitness, & friendship. Tuesdays, February 4-25, 1:002:00pm. $10M/$15NM I have the pictures… Now what? (3 classes) Instructor: Mary Kussmann. Learn how to transfer photos to your computer and set up files for them. We will discuss taking your memory card or flash drive to a local retailer to have them printed. Please bring your digital camera, if you have one. Tuesdays, February 4-25, 1:00-2:00pm $10M/$15NM Dance, Dance, Dance Presented by Jackie Sinclair & Maine South Dancers. The Maine South Dancers are returning to the Center to perform a number of their original choreographed pieces. You’ll feel like you’re in the audience of Dancing With The Stars as you enjoy both large ensemble and smaller group productions spotlighting a variety of dance styles. There may also be a few surprise performers. This is a show that must not be missed. Thursday, February 13, 11:00am, FREE SCRAM, Senior Crime Reduction Awareness Matters Presented by the Niles Police Department. Home Repair Fraud – Driveway, roof repair, and tuck pointing are just a few of the jobs they say they may help you with. Once you give them money, that’s the last time you see them. Get tips to prevent this. Thursday, February 13, 2:00-3:30pm. FREE Young Frankenstein at Drury Lane Oakbrook Young Frankenstein is a wickedly inspired re-imagining of the Frankenstein legend based on Mel Brooks’ classic comedy masterpiece. Follow bright young Dr. Frankenstein as he attempts to complete his grandfather’s masterwork and bring a corpse to life. Together with his oddly shaped and endearing helper Igor, his curvaceous lab assistant Inga, and in spite of his incredibly self-involved madcap fiancée Elizabeth,

Frankenstein succeeds in creating a monster, but not without scary and quite often hilarious complications. Young Frankenstein in scientificallyproven monstrously good entertainment – it’s ritzy, glitzy and blitzfully funny! Enjoy lunch at Drury Lane featuring chef’s soup of the day, rolls, veggies, your choice of traditional roast turkey or roast sirloin with merlot mushroom sauce, and dessert. Thursday, February 20, 10:30am-5:00pm $65M/$70NM Heart Health Fair Saturday, February 22, 2013 Learn to keep your heart healthy! Speakers: Cardiologist, D. Takhtehchian, MD and internal medicine physician, R. Dianati, MD along with other speakers! Cholesterol and Glucose Screening (sign up for a nominal fee)! Healthy Cooking Demonstration by Meijer; ministroke screening; acupuncture and more! ALL OUR WELCOME!! Hooked on Fishing Kick-off Join us at Maine Township for a great afternoon discussing the new fishing season. Refreshments served, raffles and more! New participants are welcome. After the meeting you can register for the outings. This meeting will be held at Maine Township, 1700 Ballard Road, Park Ridge. Friday, March 7, 2:00pm-3:00pm. FREE CASH Ring of Fire The Music of Johnny Cash at Theatre at the Center, Munster, Indiana. From the iconic songbook of Johnny Cash comes this unique musical about love and faith, struggle and success, rowdiness and redemption, and home and family. More than two dozen classic hits including I Walk the Line, A Boy Named Sue, and Folsom Prison Blues. This multi-talented cast paints a musical portrait of The Man in Black that promises to be a footstompin’, crowd-pleasin’ salute to a uniquely American legend! Enjoy lunch at Theatre at the Center featuring cream of chicken rice soup, choice of baked cod or grilled lemon chicken, classic mashed potatoes, broccoli spears, and apple pie. Wednesday, March 12, 10:45am-6:00pm. $65M/$70NM. St. Joes/St. Pat’s Luncheon

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Celebration Sponsored by the NSC Men’s Club. This year’s menu will feature an Irish fare along with the Mike Knauf band. There will be raffles and a great time will be had by all! Saturday, March 15, 11:45am2:00pm. $16M/$21NM Men’s Club Meeting It’s a SHOOT OUT! After the meeting enjoy games and prizes. Lunch is Italian Beef, chips, and dessert. Monday, March 17, 10:30am-2:00pm, $5M/$7.50NM Dinner & Movie: Captain Phillips Starring Tom Hanks. Tuesday, March 18, Dinner 5:00pm/ movie 5:15pm. Hot dog, chips & dessert $2M/$3NM Tai Chi Demo Instructor: Renee Gatsis, Arthritis Institute certified. Friday, March 28, 10:1510:45am, FREE Registration required. Golfers Needed The Niles Senior Center is looking for men and women for the upcoming golf season! Contact Jaymi at (847)588-8420 for more info! Men’s Golf kickoff meeting – Thursday, April 10 10:30am. Women’s Golf kick-off meeting – Thursday, April 24 10:30am Annual Rummage Sale If you are interested in reserving a table to sell the many treasures in your home that you no longer use, please call Jaymi at 847-588-8420 as soon as possible. A $5.00 donation per table is required at time of reservation. All donations will go to the Niles Food Pantry. Space is limited! Table reservations are on a first come, first serve basis. Rummage Sale will be Saturday, April 26 from 9:00am-1:00pm

Park Ridge Senior Center

Senior Center Memberships Senior Center membership begins at age 55. Our quarterly new and prospective member meetings will you give information on the many activities, programs, events and services offered. Membership dues are: Single: $46 Resident, $65 NonResident Couple: $70 Resident, $99 Non-Resident Over 90 Single: $23 Resident, $32.50 Non-Resident Over 90 Couple: $35 Resident, $49.50 Non-Resident Enjoy these Senior Center Membership benefits: Priority registration and special rates for Active Adult programs, events & trips; A drop-in social center open 7 days a week; Free members-only unique monthly programming and activities; A variety of free clubs for many interests and hobbies; Monthly Newsletter delivered to your home; and Volunteer Opportunities. Enjoy these facility amenities as a Senior Center Member: Large meeting hall; Classrooms; Full service kitchen; Stage with sound system; Ceramic room and kiln; >> see SENIORS | page 22

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>> SENIORS, from page 21 2 large screen TVs; Game tables; 4 ping pong tables; Variety of solitary and group activities for member use; Members art displays; Free Lending Library; and Free Medical Lending Closet (limited quantities) For more information, call 847-692-3597. 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 touch with one of the group moderators. Senior Center Clubs Men’s Club: 1st & 2nd Tuesday of the month. Join us as we plan fun and exciting events, as well as make a difference in our community. Book Worms: 1st Thursday of the month, 1 p.m. Love to read? Join us every month for a discussion pertaining to a variety of books . One per month . Camera Club: 4th Tuesday of the month, 10 a.m. Join our camera club as they provide instruction and interesting slideshows on a variety of different topics . Money Matters with Chris Valentine: 1st & 3rd Monday of the Month, 10 a.m. Chris Valentine from Edward Jones presents a program of financial tips and answers your questions Opera Arts Club with Leo Rizzetto. 2nd & 4th Thursday of the month, Noon. Do you have a love for opera and/or musicals? Leo Rizzetto, opera aficionado, presents a variety of majestic operas and toe tapping musicals. Computer Club: 1st Wednesday of the month, 1:30 p.m. Need a computer refresher course or just help learning the computer? Join Richard Brandt as he leads the group . Come with questions. Handicrafters: every Friday, 10 a.m. Do you knit, crochet, sew, quilt, cross-stitch, or embroider? We make items for the Annual Holiday Bazaar and the V .A . Hospitals . We provide the supplies for these events, or you can work on your own project . Beginners are welcome! 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. • 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. Mudslinging, Muckraking and Apple Pie Monday, Feb. 17, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Ages 55 & Up. $17 members, $19 non-members. Join Terry Lynch as he reveals how campaign craziness got started. Believe it or not, they have actually gotten more civil over the years! Don’t believe it? In this program, hear stories of the mudslinging and muckraking of the Jefferson v. Adams campaign of 1800, the Jackson v. Adams of 1828, the Lincoln v. Douglas of 1860, and Grant v. ANYONE! Also covered in this program is the 1912 election of Teddy Roosevelt when he decided to start his OWN political party. Lunch is catered. Dominos Tournament Friday, Feb. 28, 1 to 4 p.m. $1 members, $2 non-members. Join us the last Friday of February for a friendly competition. An additional $1 for tournament fees will need to be paid to Terry Caldrone, Dominos leader. Irish Sweepstakes Monday, March 31, 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. Ages 55 & Up $16 members, $18 non-members. It’s a “Day at the Races” at the Park Ridge Park District Senior Center. Watch actual filmed horse races and place your bets to win great prizes. Lunch is catered.

The Center for Concern Volunteer needed Volunteer help needed at the reception desk of the Center of Concern in Park Ridge. This 35 year old social service agency helps maintain senior citizens in their homes and provides housing assistance enabling them to live with dignity and independence. Call Jim at 847-823-0453. Very flexible hours and other volunteer opportunities are available. Unless otherwise noted, all services are offered at The Center of Concern offices at 1580 N. Northwest Hwy., Suite 310, in Park Ridge. For services that require an appointment, call 847-823-0453 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, or 9 a.m. to noon Friday. Preparation of simple wills and durable powers of attorney for health care and property also is available by appointment. Homeowners desiring additional income, companionship, or the ability to remain in their homes may wish to consider The Center of Concern’s shared housing program. Residents are matched with screened applicants who possess a temperament suitable to shared accommodations. The Center of Concern also offers friendly visitors for the homebound, programs designed to prevent homelessness, and volunteer opportunities in the office and in the field. The Center’s web site is www. centerofconcern.org.

Morton Grove North Shore Senior Center

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. Volunteer opportunities Do you have great people skills? Do you enjoy reception work? North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove has opening for people to help at our front desk, greeting guests, directing calls, and assisting

with registrations. Please contact Volunteer Services at 847.784.6052 for details. Senior Center membership Become a member of North Shore Senior Center’s Morton Grove Campus and enjoy opportunities to live longer, happier, healthier lives through an array of programs, activities, trips and services. Members receive a discount on all programs, activities, and trips, Lifelong Learning Program Catalog, information on local, state, and federal issues affecting seniors, and invitations to special events and presentations. 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 847-470-5223 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or stop by the Senior Center, 6140 Dempster Street in Morton Grove, to become a member. AARP Foundation Tax Preparation Service Available Mondays & Fridays, February 3 – April 14 We are thrilled to welcome back AARP’s Foundation TaxAide Volunteers to North Shore Senior Center in Morton Grove! If you would like assistance in preparing your tax return, volunteers are here to help. Please call our Morton Grove location at 847-470-5223 to make your appointment for personalized assistance. Appointments are required, walk-ins cannot be accommodated. No fee. Artifacts and Documents: Their Meaning amid Change Monday, February 10 & 24, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Many know these objects: the Dead Sea Scrolls, the Aleppo Codex, the Holy Cross, the Sarajevo Haggadah. Why are they venerated? What do they represent? And what might their value be? Each represents a remarkable chapter in the world’s search for meaning and faith. Rabbi Weissberg, DHL, D.D., M.Ed. will review these items and the issues around their meaning over time. $18 member; $24 non-member. Call 847-470-5223 to register. AARP Drive Smart Wednesdays, February 12 & 19, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. This AARP Drive Smart

Program is a new and improved version of the AARP Driver Safety Program. It is a driving refresher for motorists age 50 and older. The course includes information on safer driving habits, how to avoid driving hazards, changes in roadway conditions, safety equipment on your automobile, as well as a discussion of when to consider driver retirement. The class also covers much of the information needed to pass the Illinois State license exam and reviews the eyesight, hearing, and physical changes that drivers experience as they age. Completion of the two-day class may entitle the participant to a discount on his or her auto insurance. Please check with your insurance carrier for further details. Call 847-4705223 to register. The Romantic Violin of Fritz Kreisler Monday, February 17, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Whether you like classical, folk or gentle ballads, Fritz Kreisler is sure to please. Celebrate the most romantic time of year with the beautiful melodies of one of the greatest violinists of all time! Music researcher Jim Kendros will explore many hits by this great violin master, including Love’s Joy, Salute to Love, and Kreisler’s own stirring renditions of beloved favorites. $8 member; $11 non-member (includes lunch). Call 847-4705223 to register. The “Reel” Hollywood: Life and Money Wednesday, February 19, 1:00 – 2:30 p.m. Hear how Hollywood began and all the foolishness that went with it with author, columnist and radio host, Leon Michelson. The emphasis will be on money: who made the most and who went broke. Do you know what movie star is buried in potter’s field or who made a million dollars a day for an entire year? You discover these and other intriguing stories. $9 members; $12 non-members. Call 847-4705223 to register. Rosie! A Tribute with Heather Moran Thursday, February 20, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Rosie! A Tribute is a loving and well-told musical adventure spanning the 40 year career of >> see SENIORS | page 23

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How to protect yourself from identity theft It is imperative that you review each credit card statement before you pay it By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Content Agency

After the massive security breach at Target during the holidays, it’s time to sit up and pay attention to the scourge of identity theft.There is no single way to protect your coveted identity, but there are plenty of best practices to employ to keep the criminals at bay. You should refrain from providing businesses with your Social Security Number just because they ask for it. Give it only when required. (Medicare recipients take note: your SSN is printed on your Medicare card, so be careful with it!) Also, don’t give personal information over the phone, through the mail or on the Internet unless you have initiated the contact or you know

>> seniors, from page 22 the great Girl Singer, Rosemary Clooney. Heather Moran has deftly created a musical tapestry from the colorful life of Clooney, spanning from her birth in Maysville, Kentucky, through her nervous breakdown in the late 1960s, her mid 1970s comeback, all the way to her death in 2002. Heather is accompanied by one of the hottest young jazz musicians in Chicago, Damian Espinosa. $10 members; $13 non-members. Call 847-4705223 to register. Improve Your Memory Monday, March 3, 1 – 2:30 p.m. The ability to remember well is critical to success in almost everything we do. Achieve your potential and boost your confidence by learning memory improvement strategies! Discover the magic of mnemonics, which are methods and systems for improving your memory. Learn techniques to help you retain information more readily - including numbers, names, and faces - in an exciting and fun-filled program with Dr. Burton Fischman. $8 member; $11 non-member. Call 847-470-5223 to register.

with whom you are dealing. If you have older relatives or friends, encourage them to let you know if they have been contacted by any organization, which offers a very high or “guaranteed” return at “no risk”, requires an urgent response or cash payment or sends email from an unrecognizable address. Additionally, it is imperative that you review each credit card statement before you pay it - I know it sounds silly, but many simply pay the bill, potentially missing a fraudulent charge.Finally, review your credit report every 12 months at annualcreditreport. com. You want to make sure that nothing fishy has cropped up. Now that tax-filing season has started, you should know that tax-related identity fraud is on the rise. IRS watchdogs say that

Thriving With Arthritis Tuesday, March 4, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Arthritis is leading cause of disability in the United States. Come to this session hosted by staff of the Arthritis Foundation to understand treatments and maximize your ability to thrive with arthritis. $5 member; $7 non-member. Chicago’s Infamous History, Anarchy, Revolution, and Organized Labor: Chicago Haymarket Riots and Law in an Age of Terror (1886) Wednesday, March 5, 1 – 2:30 p.m. On the eve of May 4, 1886, when the Chicago police attempted to break up a gathering of striking workers, a bomb thrown into their midst exploded, killing seven policemen. Thus began the riots that led to the Haymarket trial, “Illinois v. Spies et al.” Listen as Attorney Melvin Merzon details for you the alarming background stories of the parades, strikes, and rallies leading up to the politically charged riots, and the investigations, arrests, and trials that led to prison, the gallows, and suicide. $8 member; $11 non-member (includes lunch). Call 847-470-5223 to register.

now tHat taxfiling season Has started, you sHould know tHat tax-related identity fraud is on tHe rise. irs watcHdogs say tHat tHe growing ePIDeMIC AFFeCTeD 1.6 million americans in The FIrST hAlF OF 2013, MOre ThAn All OF 2012. the growing epidemic affected 1.6 million Americans in the first half of 2013, more than all of 2012. With just a few pieces of information fraudsters can file a phony tax return on your behalf, showing a refund and then diverting the funds to an overseas account.The audit report of the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) showed that the IRS sent at least 343 potentially fraudulent tax

returns in 2011 to the same, single address in Shanghai, China, for a total of $156,533 in tax refunds and 655 potentially fraudulent tax refunds totaling $220,489 were sent to the same address in Kaunas, Lithuania. Here’s how the scam works: criminals send emails, which appear to be from the IRS, but install malicious software, which plucks your personal information. Remember:The IRS never initiates

contact with taxpayers about their accounts through email, text messages or social media. If you get an unsolicited email claiming to come from the IRS, do not open attachments or click links forward it to the IRS at phishing@ irs.gov. If you think that your identity has been stolen, you should immediately contact one of the three national credit-reporting companies (Equifax 1-800-5256285, Experian 1-888-397-3742 and TransUnion 1-800-680-7289) to put a free fraud alert on your credit report. The alert makes it harder for an identity thief to open more accounts in your name. The company you call must tell the other companies, so no need to call all three. The alert lasts 90 days but you can renew it, and the alert entitles you to a free credit report from each of the three companies.

THE BUGLE FEBRUARY 13, 2014