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FEBRUARY 20, 2014

Vol. 58 No. 20

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Public silent during first read of medical pot zoning rules

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New law allows municipalities to create reasonable zoning restrictions for new centers as long as they don’t conflict with the state’s law By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

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Golf and Hynes Choruses performing during the dedication ceremony.

By Alex V. Hernandez | Staff Reporter Golf 67 School District dedicated Hynes Elementary School’s new gym to its current principal in a Feb. 12 ribbon cutting ceremony. The new Carol A. Westley gym has been three years in the making thanks to a $7.9 million bond referendum approved in November 2012. The gym features 4,700 square feet of indoor space that houses a high schoolsized basketball court on hardwood floors.

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There was no public comment during the trustees’ first read of Morton Grove’s new medical marijuana zoning rules Feb. 10. “The village is being proactive to comply with the law to allow these facilities in Morton Grove within reasonable zoning restrictions,” said Ed Gabriel, a Morton Grove’s plan commissioner. He also said the village would review its zoning at the same time the state reviews its law four years from now. As The Bugle previously reported, the state’s new medical cannabis law doesn’t allow municipalities to regulate or outright ban marijuana within their jurisdictions. Instead, it allows municipalities to create reasonable zoning restrictions for the new cultivation and distribution centers as long as they don’t conflict with the state’s law. Because of this, Morton Grove officials want to restrict the cultivation and distribution centers to the village’s southern manufacturing districts, away from homes and retail businesses. Also both distribution and cultivation centers would need to apply for special use permits within the village.The board’s other recommendations included >> see burning | page 5

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Skokie

Police arrest man for criminal sexual abuse of a minor Investigation is still ongoing By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

A man accused of criminal sexual abuse of a minor was arrested in Skokie on Feb. 6. Brian D. Rossetti, 29, of the 900 block of Coach, Palatine, was arrested in the 7300 block of Niles Center Road by police.Authorities are charging him with aggravated criminal sexual abuse of a child

under the age of 18.The incident that led to his arrest is alleged to have happened in July 2012. In an email to The Bugle, police said questions regarding how Rossetti knew the minor and if this was an isolated incident could not be answered due to the ongoing nature of the investigation. The Cook County State’s Attorney’s Office said Rossetti was out on $250,000 bond as of Feb. 9, and his next court date is March 6 at the Skokie District Courthouse.

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Woman arrested for prostitution Police found a classified ad online featuring a woman offering men sex for money By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

A Park Ridge woman was arrested after police contacted her via an online advertisement she reportedly used to solicit prostitution. Sabrina Gray, 35, of the 300 block of West Touhy, Park Ridge, was arrested for prostitution at her apartment on Feb. 4. “What we do is troll the Internet and try to see if we can uncover any illicit activity on social media and other websites,” said Deputy

Police Chief Lou Jogmen. “Once in a while, we’ll get lucky and find a potential lead.” In this case, Jogmen says police found a classified ad online featuring a woman offering men sex for money in Park Ridge.The ad featured a phone number that police used to text the woman and set up a meeting at her apartment. Around 2: 37 p.m., an undercover detective arrived at Gray’s home. She reportedly gave him a price for sex and was

What we do is troll the Internet and try to see if we can uncover any illicit activity on social media and other websites. Once in a while, we’ll get lucky and find a potential lead.” - Deputy Police Chief Lou Jogmen

arrested, police said. “According to her, she was acting alone,” said Jogmen.“As far as how long she was active, that we haven’t ascertained yet.” Her bond was set at $1,500 with her next court date scheduled for Feb. 19.

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oBituary Justin L. Zakowski

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The new gym was dedicated to Hynes Elementary School Principal Carol A. Westley.

>> curve, fRom page 1 “Our new gym is beautiful.I’m so excited for the new opportunities this new facility will give our students beginning tomorrow morning and continuing for many years to come,” said Carol A. Westley, principal of Hynes Elementary School. “Thank you for this wonderful honor. I am so grateful and so very deeply humbled.” The new Carol A. Westley gym has been three years in the making thanks to a $7.9 million bond referendum approved in November 2012.The gym features 4,700 square feet of indoor space that houses a high school-sized basketball court on hardwood floors. The new gym cost about $2 million to build, with the rest of the money from the referendum being used for infrastructure repair and improvements in Hynes Elementary School and Golf Middle School, said Leanne MeyerSmith, an architect with Wight and Company. “Wetriedincorporatesustainable features into the design,” said Meyer-Smith. To this end the gym features energy efficient LED

lights, large windows to maximize the gym’s use of natural light and a white roof to reflect sunlight and reduce summer energy use. Nnenna Okore said she was excited for the new gym, as it would give her three children a iT’S A beAuTiFul THing WHen THe All THeSe governmenTAl boDieS come TogeTHer To Work TogeTHer. iT mAkeS A villAge STAy TogeTHer, iT mAkeS A villAge STronger AnD iT mAkeS A DeDicATion like THiS All THe more SWeeT.” - mayor Dan Dimaria

place they can play in everyday. “We did not have the ability at times to [have recess] because our original gym was too small,” said Louise Karlin, president of Golf 67 School District. She said the new gym combined with the old one would keep Hynes Elementary “ahead of the curve” regarding state Sen. Kimberly Lightford’s proposed bill requiring all schools to offer children in kindergarten through fifth grade recess of at

least 20 minutes. “It’s a beautiful thing when the all these governmental bodies come together to work together. It makes a village stay together, it makes a village stronger and it makes a dedication like this all the more sweet,” said Mayor Dan DiMaria, who was also in attendance. He told the crowd he and the village board were working on a special business district tax for the Prairie View Shopping Center that would ensure a part of all sales tax would go to District 67 once a business finally decides to move into the plaza. DiMaria also said once Gary McGrath’s Audi dealership relocates to Morton Grove from Glenview, it could bring in, based on their projections, about $140,000 a year to the district as well. The ribbon-cutting ceremony featured student performances from the Golf and Hynes Choruses, Golf Middle School Cheerleaders and the Golf Jazz Band. It also showcased the school district’s new partnerships with the North Shore Senior Center, the English Language Learner Center in Skokie and other local organizations.

Justin L. Zakowski, beloved son of John J. and Odette (Jamiol) Zakowski; beloved brother of Derek (Allison); dear fiancé of Melissa Stamos; devoted grandson of Fred and Patricia Zakowski and Stanley and Colette Jamiol; fond nephew of Ronaele (Zakowski) Hussey, Thomas (Donna ) Jamiol, Richard (Donna ) Jamiol and Robert (Alaida) Jamiol; cousin of Lori, Jodi, Ashley, Alanna,

richard Zamp Richard Zamp, age 88, of Niles, beloved husband of Margaret, nee Zody; loving father of James Zamp, Christine (Gus) Weinreis and Kathleen Grochocki; cherished grandfather and great grandfather; fond brother of Shirley, Sylvia and the late Tony and George; Army Veteran of WW II; and lifetime member of Niles

Johnny, Jeremiah, Amanda and Sara. Visitation was Friday Feb. 7 from 3 to 9 p.m. at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Funeral Services were Saturday Feb. 8 at 9:15 a.m. to Our Lady of Ransom Church for Mass at 10 a.m. Entombment St. Adalbert Mausoleum. Memorials to Epilepsy Foundation or The Tree House Humane Society. Funeral information at 847-966-7302 or skajafuneralhomes.com.

VFW post # 7712. Visitation was at the Skaja Terrace Funeral Home, 7812 N. Milwaukee Ave., Niles. Monday Feb. 10 from 3 to 8 p.m. Funeral Services were Monday Evening. In lieu of flowers, donations to your favorite charity. Funeral information at 847 966 7302 or sign a guest book at www.skajafuneralhomes. com

Police Blotter

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

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Maria Politis, 29, of the 6800 block of N. Keller, Lincolnwood, was arrested Feb. 7 in the 5600 block of Touhy for DUI.

Alexis H. Dumas, 31, of the 840 block of Latrobe, Chicago, was arrested Feb. 8 in the 7100 block of Milwaukee for Suspended License.

Jessica Guerrero, 22, of the 1100 block of S.Forums Ct, Wheeling, was arrested Feb. 8 on Milwaukee and Ballard for DUI.

A 16-year old from Chicago was arrested Feb. 11 in the 5600 block of Touhy for No Valid License.

Kulsum A. Merchant, 49, of the 8200 block of Kilpatrick, Skokie, was arrested Feb. 12 in the 6100 block of Touhy for Retail Theft.

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Paula Morales-Pacheco, 43, of the 4800 block of N. Sawyer, Chicago, was arrested Feb. 5 in the 400 block of S. Northwest Hwy. for No Valid Driver’s License, No Valid Insurance and No Valid Registration.

Visente Carrasco, 20, of the 1200 block of N. Northwest Hwy., Park Ridge, was arrested Feb. 7 at the intersection of Greenwood & Prairie for Driving

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Too Fast for Conditions, Driving Without a License, Driving Off Roadway and Damage to City Property.

Francisco Carrillo-Perez, 30, of the 5500 block of N. Central, Chicago, was arrested Feb. 9 at the intersection of Oakton & Hamlin for No Valid Driver’s License and Improper Lane Usage.

Klivinski Leonidovych, 29, of the 1500 block of S. Locust, Marshfield (WI), was arrested Feb. 9 at the intersection of Dempster & Vernon for No Valid Driver’s License, No Valid Insurance, Driving Too Fast for Conditions and Improper Lane Usage. Melvin King, 50, of the 4800 block of W.Adams, Chicago, was arrested Feb. 9 in the 2600 block of Dempster for Unlawful

Possession of Prescription Form. Erik Smits, 43, of the 400 block of Summit, Park Ridge, was arrested at the Park Ridge police department for Foreign Warrants from Skokie and Baraboo.

Morton Grove Joseph Ayala, 43, of Chicago was arrested Feb. 6 on Dempster and Grand for Suspended Driver’s License.

Torge A. Alcaraz, 28, of Chicago was arrested Feb. 8 at the intersection of Austin & Dempster for Suspended Driver’s License.

Mateusz Rutkowski, 24, of Des Plaines was arrested

Feb. 9 at the intersection of Caldwell & Cleveland for No Valid Driver’s License. Jesus Lechuga-Morales, 24, of Des Plaines was arrested Feb. 9 at the intersection of Dempster and Osceola for No Valid Driver’s License.

George Ramirez, 41, of Morton Grove was arrested Feb. 10 in the 9300 block of Central for Suspended Driver’s License.

Curtis Rollins, 22, of Evanston was arrested Feb. 10 in the 5600 block of Dempster for Suspended Driver’s License.

Robert M. Cuisia, 26, of Crestwood was arrested Feb. 11 at the Morton Grove Police Department due to an active warrant.

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Park Ridge

Police say man found dead in Park Ridge was a suicide Police said a friend drove around the area until eventually spotting the missing friend’s car at Rotary Park By Alex V. Hernandez Staff Reporter

The Chicago man found dead in a playground on Jan. 28 has been ruled a suicide by police. “The Chicago man resided just over the border from Park Ridge,” said Park Ridge Deputy Police Chief Lou Jogmen. “He

was reported missing by his wife, and one of his friends drove around the area looking for his car.” Jogman said the friend drove around the area until eventually spotting the missing friend’s car at Rotary Park around 4 p.m. When he got out to look for his friend, he saw him hanging from

a playground slide. “It was fairly obviously that he was dead,” said Jogman. Jogman said investigators found only one set of footprints that matched the victim’s shoes in the snow leading from the his car to the playground. Also before the man went missing, he had made some statements about hurting himself to his wife. Because of this, Jogmen said the death was ruled a suicide.

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Lira Singers to perform Polish music, song, dance at St. John Brebeuf March 8 Performance is part of ongoing concert series to celebrate 60th anniversary of the parish The Lira Singers, long trusted by Polish Americans as expert “culture bearers,” will perform at St. John Brebeuf (SJB), 8307 N. Harlem, Niles, on Saturday, March 8, at 8 p.m. Presented by St. John Brebeuf Parish and sponsored by The Niles Bugle,the performance is part of an on-going concert

series which began last year to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the parish. Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for children under 15 for the event which is open to the entire community. “With a mission to present the full spectrum of Polish music and dance, both classical and folk, the Lira Ensemble is the nation’s only professional performing arts company specializing in Polish music, song and dance” SJB Music Director Marek Rachelski said. “Their English

language narrations that are both witty and informative explain the traditions and history behind each work.” Other upcoming programs include a special Lenten presentation of both John Rutter and Gabriel Faure’s Requiems by the Niles Metropolitan Chorus & Musica Lumina on Sunday, April 13,at 3 p.m.and the Land of Lakes Choirboys on Tuesday, June 17, at 7 p.m. For more information, call 847-966-8145 or visit www. sjbrebeuf.org .

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Ed Gabriel addressing Morton Grove trustees.

>> burning, from page 1 the following: A distribution center that may not be located within 1,000 feet of any public park or residential zoning district as measured at the boundary of the zoning lot where the organization is located to the boundary of the residential zoning district. A cultivation Center may not be located within 2,500 feet of any public park or residential zoning district as measured at the boundary of the zoning lot where the organization is located to the boundary of the residential zoning district. The proposed rules would also change the village’s requirements for opening a dental or medical clinic in Morton Grove’s commercial districts. Currently, anyone wishing to open a clinic in Morton Grove only needs to file for a regular use permit. As long as the paperwork is in order, the clinic could open for business immediately. Under the proposed

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A cultivation Center may not be located within 2,500 feet of any public park or residential zoning district as measured at the boundary of the zoning lot where the organization is located to the boundary of the residential zoning district.

change,though,clinics would need to file a special use permit that requires them to testify before the village board before they open. Village Trustee Janine Witko said the zoning ordinance fits with the vision the board has for Morton Grove’s image. As for the lack of public comment,she said between now and the second reading, she expected more residents might learn about the zoning ordinance from news media and the rebroadcast of Monday’s meeting on television. The second reading of the zoning rules will be at the next scheduled Morton Grove trustee meeting.

Calendar

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FEB. 20 Between the Lines Book Discussion: “The Light Between Oceans.” 10 a.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. A novel set on a remote Australian island, where a childless couple live quietly running a lighthouse, until a boat carrying a baby washes ashore. This book discussion group has two meeting times at the Library, so pick the one that works best for you! Can’t make it this month? We always have something interesting coming up, so check the book discussion page on www.mgpl.org or call 847-929-5101. Captain Phillips (2013). 2 p.m.Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. The film is the story of Captain Richard Phillips and the 2009 hijacking by Somali pirates and the first American cargo ship to be overtaken in two hundred years. Tom Hanks. Did you miss the latest blockbuster movie when in was in theaters? Join us on the 3rd Thursday every month for a screening of the hottest movies at 2pm and 6:30pm. Call 847-929-5101 or visit www. mgpl.org to learn more.

FEB. 21 Little Ladies Winter Dance. 7 p.m. Howard Leisure Center, 6676 W. Howard Street, Niles. t’s that time again for the Niles Park District’s annual dance. Little Ladies, ask that favorite man in your life (dad, grandpa, uncle) and prepare yourselves for an evening of fun, dancing to a live D.J., games, prizes and refreshments. Fee: Res $30

couple; Non-Res $40 couple; $10 additional child

FEB. 22 Heart Health Fair. 9 a.m. 999 Civic Center Drive, Niles. 999 Civic Center Dr., Niles, IL 847-588-8420 Learn to keep your heart healthy. Speakers: D. Takhethchian, MD. Cardiologist R. Dianati, MD Internal Medicine Cholesterol and Glucose Screening (preregistration required) Healthy Cooking Demonstration by Meijer Ministroke screening; acupuncture and more. Fun with Fruit and Fabric Painting. 10 a.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Craft guru Shari Pontillo will show you how to use apples and celery to paint designs on fabric. Class limit = 20; must be age 12 and up. Materials provided. For more information or to register, go to calendar. mgpl.org or call 847-929-5101. Pub Trivia Night. 7 p.m. Bringer Inn, 6230 Lincoln Ave, Morton Grove. Want to prove you’re the smartest on the block? Come compete with your friends and neighbors at The Bringer Inn for a fun and challenging evening of trivia. Participants will compete in teams of up to four, and the winning team will win a gift certificate donated by the Bringer Inn. This free event will test your knowledge of a variety of topics with questions created by MGPL Librarians. For more information or to register, go to calendar.mgpl.org or call 847-929-5101.

FEB. 23 Watchtower (2013). 2 p.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. A man and a woman seek refuge from the world: Nihat at a remote forest fire tower, Seher in her room at a rural bus station. When their lives collide, each has to fight their battle of conscience before the other. Join us on the 4th Sunday at 2 pm each month for a selection of critically acclaimed independent and foreign films. Call 847-9295101 or visit www.mgpl.org to learn more. (NR, 1 hr 40 min, Turkish w/ English subtitles)

FEB. 24 Knitting Roundtable for Adults. 2:30 p.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Come socialize and work through knitting challenges with fellow knitters. Don’t forget your current knitting projects and needles. Call 847-929-5101 or visit www. mgpl.org for more information

FEB. 25 Clueless (1999). 11:30 a.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Based on Jane Austen’s classic novel, Emma, Clueless is the modern-day story of a popular girl who spends her days playing matchmaker. Cast: Alicia Silverstone, Paul Rudd, Stacey Dash, Brittanny Murphy Join us every Tuesday at 11:30am for Movies, Munchies, and More! Call 847-929-5101 or visit www. mgpl.org for more information. (PG-13, 1 hr. 37 min.) Between the Lines Book Discussion: The Light Between Oceans. 7 p.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Join us for a discussion of The Light Between Oceans by L. M. Stedman. A novel set on a remote Australian island, where a childless couple live quietly

running a lighthouse, until a boat carrying a baby washes ashore...This book discussion group has two meeting times at the Library, so pick the one that works best for you! Can’t make it this month? We always have something interesting coming up, so check the book discussion page on www.mgpl.org or call 847-929-5101.

FEB. 26 Waking Sleeping Beauty (2009). 7 p.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. The true story of how Disney regained its animation crown and created an amazing stream of hits and artistic films over a 10-year period after falling on hard times in the mid-1980s. Come and watch a thought-provoking documentary. Call 847-929-5101 or visit www.mgpl.org to learn more. (PG, 1 hr 25 min)

FEB. 27 Job Seeker Workshop. 9:30 a.m. Morton Grove Public Library, 6140 Lincoln Ave., Morton Grove. Job Seeker Workshops are provided by employment coaches from Illinois WorkNet. Create a resume and cover letters; learn interviewing skills and practice implementing what you’ve learned during roleplaying interview sessions. For additional information about Illinois WorkNet, call 847-4488647 or go to http://www. illinoisworknet.com.

MARCH 13 Mr. Smith Goes to Washington (1939). Pickwick Theater, 5 S. Prospect Ave, Park Ridge. Admission is $5 for everyone at or before 6 p.m. and for children under 12 and senior citizens 65 and older. After 6 p.m., general admission is seven dollars. Admission is $7 ($5 for seniors). All shows start at 7:30 p.m. Doors open at 7 p.m. For more information, visit www.

parkridgeclassicfilm.com.

ONGOING Live Jazz Jam at Chambers. Every Thursday at 7:30 p.m. Chambers Seafood Grill & Chop House, 6881 N Milwaukee Ave, Niles. Come join us for dinner and live jazz. John Bany is one of Chicago’s best and most interesting bass players. His bass playing, in addition to his unique vocal style, has delighted audiences everywhere. He is a, veteran bass player, John has played at a number of festivals including: the original Big Horn (Ivanhoe, Illinois), the Chicago Jazz Festival (9 appearances), the Mid-American Jazz Festival (St. Louis, Missouri), Elkhart Jazz Festival (13 appearances) and the Atlanta World Music Fest. FISH Seeking Volunteers. Due to the economy, FISH is experiencing over a 40 percent rise in ridership. It is straining both the volunteer service level and budget. Since 1971, FISH volunteers have been serving Park Ridge and Maine Township residents by providing free rides to medical appointments. To continue to provide a high level of service to all residents of Maine Township, FISH needs volunteers. Can you spare four hours per month to drive neighbors to medical appointments? To volunteer, call Ed Oken, President, 847 6960761. Meet US Rep Schakowsky’s Representative. Every Wednesday, 9 a.m. to noon at the Park Ridge Library. A member of U.S. Representative Jan Schakowsky’s Evanston office will be at the library every Wednesday morning to answer your questions about government, health care, retirement issues, immigration visas, and anything else related to federal benefits. For more information, contact Ann Limjoco at 847-328-3409.

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Letter to tHe editor

Niles does not need video gambling Last week the Video Gaming Committee reported back to you their recommendation that the ban on video gaming in Niles should be lifted, with “conditions”. What those critical “conditions” might be were not specified. As the issue is before the Trustees at the Feb. 25 board meeting, I urge that before you vote on this potentially cultural changing issue, a few facts should be considered by you, and carefully thought through. The substance of why you should not vote to lift the ban as did the last two village boards are as follows. First, there is no competitive disadvantage to Niles liquor license holders regarding the 5 – 7 video gaming locations in Morton Grove. Do these locations really compete with Niles’ 60+ liquor licensees? Highly doubtful! Are Niles residents going to drive to Wheeling to drink eat and gamble instead of in Niles? Hardly! Niles has over 60 liquor license holders that would be eligible to apply for 5 gaming stations each. That’s over 300 video gaming stations, more than one for each 1,000 Niles residents, over 50 per square mile of Niles. If the ban is lifted Niles will have more gaming stations than any municipality in the state. Is that what the “Best Place to raise kids in the US” wants and needs. I hope not. If this Board votes to lift the ban on video gaming, such a vote would change the culture of Niles from a family centric and child friendly village to one where gambling and

drinking are a central focus. In the 1950’s Niles was notorious for its gambling and underage drinking culture. Over the years that reputation was improved to the point where Niles became an “All American City” and “The Best Place in America to Raise Kids.” Lifting the video gaming ban at this point will start Niles to regress. Put our families first before bringing a few dollars into the village coffers. The argument that there will be no additional crime, social problems or costs to the taxpayers with the lifting of the ban defies logic. While it iF THiS boArD voTeS To liFT THe bAn on viDeo gAming, SucH A voTe WoulD cHAnge THe culTure oF nileS From A FAmily cenTric AnD cHilD FrienDly villAge To one WHere gAmbling AnD Drinking Are A cenTrAl FocuS.

has been reported that other municipalities that have video gaming had no increase in crime, none of them have 300 such stations at 60+ locations like Niles will have. Lifting the ban will cost the Village taxpayers significantly more than dollars than it will ever take in with video gaming. One recent example of what gambling abuse has cost Niles occurred about two years ago when a Niles employee faked a robbery, actually stabbed himself in order to steal village funds to pay off his gambling debts. The cost to the Village

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was well over $100,000, all because this employee had a gambling problem that he couldn’t control. More such problems could reasonably occur if you allow video gaming to flourish in Niles. The only municipality near Niles which has allowed video gaming is Morton Grove; not Park Ridge, not Glenview, not Skokie, and not Chicago. Why do we need to do so? The liquor license holders would benefit from having video gaming in their facilities, as this is just another revenue stream to them. But allowing this widespread gambling in our Village will result in a significant change in the fabric of this Village. For years Niles has tried to increase the number of younger families moving into our Village. When a younger couple looking for their first home or a bigger home looks at Niles they will certainly question whether a village that is the biggest video gaming center in Illinois is the right place to raise their family. While we don’t demonize a business for trying to maximize its revenue stream, the taxpayers shouldn’t be fooled into thinking this will help them. Lifting the ban on video gaming will only benefit the liquor license holders many of whom do not even live in Niles. The taxpayers of Niles will pay dearly in dollars, property values and reputation if you vote to lift the ban. Vote against lifting the ban of video gaming for the families of Niles. James Hynes Niles, Illinois

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>>news briefs News updates from Niles, Morton Grove & Park Ridge Residential fire in Park Ridge injures one One person was injured the morning of Feb. 15 after a fire broke out in a home in the in the 100 block of South Chester Avenue. Firefighters arrived at a single-family residence around 9:30 a.m. and extinguished the fire by 11:30 a.m.

One person was taken to Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. At press time their condition was not immediately known. Park Ridge fire officials are investigating the cause of the blaze.

IDOT moves forward with Kennedy expressway The Illinois Department of Transportation hosted a public presentation Feb. 13 to showcase their most recent plans for an expansion of I-90 between East River Road and Harlem Avenue. The plans feature an added eastbound lane between Cumberland Avenue and Harlem Avenue. It also adds a westbound lane between Harlem and Cumberland,

with two separated “local lanes” for drivers exiting to Cumberland, I-190 and southbound I-294. Finally a direct ramp connecting the Jane Addams Tollway with southbound Cumberland Avenue is also part of the expansion. The project is estimated to cost $43 million but hasn’t received state or federal funding yet.

Park Ridge votes in favor of red-light cameras The Park Ridge City Council expressed their support of extending its contract with RedSpeed Illinois through March 4, 2020. Since 2010 westbound Oakton Street at Northwest Highway has had a redlight enforcement camera

maintained by RedSpeed. In that time the city has collected $199,481 in fines related to redlight violations, while RedSpeed has collected $234,549. The city council is expected to approve extending its contract with RedSpeed Illinois at its Feb. 17 meeting.

School District 63 drops nepotism policy At a recent meeting Maine School District 63 withdrew a revision to its nepotism policy. The proposed revised policy would have would have prohibited District 63 board members from doing business with any company

where the board member has an ownership stake. The revision would have impacted the Board Vice President Thomas Simmons, who owns A&B Bus Service and has had a regular contract with the school district since 2009.

District 69 proposes $6 million in security upgrades Skokie/Morton Grove School District 69’s security committee is proposing adding additional security measures to schools within the district. The plan would feature $6 million worth of

construction and a series of policy changes in response to the rise in school shootings. The committee is comprised of community members, parents, staff and the district’s school resource officer.

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Romeoville shooting victim dies, murder charge expected Police say they may have recovered gun used WEB Romeoville Emergency M a n a g e m e n t Agency searched the The 15-year-old neighborhood for Romeoville girl evidence related to shot in the head the Feb. 13 shooting. by an ex-boyfriend During the search, died Monday police say a handgun morning, after was located in a yard being kept on life near the intersection of support, according Erick M. Maya, 23, of 135 Street and Hickory to the Cook County 5600 Park Ave., Cicero Avenue. police believe Medical Examiner’s that this was the gun Office. used in the shooting. Briana Valle, was pronounced At the time of the shooting deceased at 12:03 a.m. Feb. 17 a subject described as a short at Loyola University Medical male walked up to the vehicle Center in Maywood. and shot the daughter in the She had beaen in critical head and the mother in the condition since she and her neck, Turvey said. The offender 33-year-old mother were both fled the area on foot, running shot at 7 a.m. Feb. 13 in the 300 westbound along 135 Street. block of Emery Avenue, while pulling out of their driveway. This unfortunate event (and the Erick M. Maya, 23, of 5600 Park emergency response Ave., Cicero, was charged on Feb. required as a 14 with two counts of attempted result) are certainly murder, two counts of aggravated battery with a firearm and unsettling and we understand the concern that many of one count of unlawful use of a our families felt during this weapon by a felon in connection time. As we implemented our with the shooting. Bond was set safety protocol, we adjusted at $5 million. A murder charge is our response as needed based now expected. on the direction of law Court records show that enforcement officials ...” - voice message issued from on Dec. 16, 2013, an order of valley view school district protection was filed by the mother against Maya. Police Chief Mark Turvey said police Local school district determined Maya was the lone shooter and confirmed Maya reacts The Valley View School District and Valle had a previous dating relationship, but were no longer was contacted,and schools in the area were placed on lockdown. dating. A bond hearing for Maya was Romeoville Police searched the held Saturday morning, where surrounding neighborhood with the judge entered a not guilty help from other law enforcement plea on his behalf in order to agencies. Authorities initially brought continue the case. Maya made his first appearance via closed in four persons of interest. They circuit television, with no released two, arrested one on an lawyer or family present, simply unrelated charge and booked answering yes or no to the Maya into the Will County Jail on the charges. judge. During the incident, which The hearing was held at 1:30 p.m. Feb. 18 at the Will County took place a block away from Courthouse, 14 W. Jefferson St., Irene King Elementary School, the Valley View School District in Joliet. was contacted and schools in Murder weapon the area were placed on a soft possibly found lockdown. Meanwhile, Romeoville Police Parents first received a said Sunday they believe they message that students enroute may have found the weapon used to school would be escorted in the shootings. They and the into the building by Valley View By Laura Katauskas Staff Reporter

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personnel and police. A second call, about 30 minutes later, asked parents to keep their children home if they had not already left. Those on school buses were sent to the Romeoville Recreation Center. Once the lockdown was lifted, Valley View students who were re-located to the Romeoville Recreation Center were bused back to school.

Parents question emergency response Some parents questioned why students weren’t told to remain home from the beginning when police knew there was still a suspect on the loose. The Valley View School District issued a message stating that the district continually seeks to refine and improve its emergency procedures and response and is in a debriefing process with police and community partners to ensure that it is even better prepared for any future emergency events. “This unfortunate event (and the emergency response required as a result) are certainly unsettling and we understand the concern that many of our families felt during this time,” the message stated. “As we implemented our safety protocol, we adjusted our response as needed based on the direction of law enforcement officials as their investigation was in progress. Direction given to us by law enforcement officials was based on what was in the best interest of safety for our students, staff, and community. District staff, along with our community partners, worked together to ensure the safety was the highest priority. We are also very proud of our students for their responsible behavior, patience and cooperation. We thank the community for their patience and understanding.” The district also will have counseling staff available at the schools to support students and staff needing assistance to cope with this situation.

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Horoscopes A small act of defiance could upset the even balance in your home or workplace during the upcoming week, but you might be surprised when others show concern instead of aggravation. Stand up for your rights to win new friends.

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Demons make history with conference-winning victory By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

For years, opposing teams in general, and CSL North clubs in particular, have circled games against Maine East’s girls basketball team on their schedule and automatically presumed those matchups would be easy victories. The Demons were, in fact, referred to as “Maine Easy.” Last Friday at home in front of a vocal contingent of fans, Maine East got the last laugh. The Demons recorded a 48-44 victory over their district rival, Maine West, which made history on two fronts. The win clinched the CSL North championship for Maine East—the first for a girls basketball team in school history. It also marks the first time in 33 years that the Demons have defeated the Warriors, who own 26 conference crowns. Demon team members and coaches hugged one another, shed tears of joy and celebrated at midcourt after the final buzzer. A few minutes later, a ladder was set up under the basket on the west side of the court, and each member cut down a piece of the net as a keepsake. Last but not least, coach Karol Hanusiak made her way up the ladder. “It’ll sink in when the banner goes up,” Hanusiak said. “I’m just so proud. One of my former players was here. She was crying and said it was bittersweet because we talked a lot about players from 1973 on that know what it means to go 6-22. Heck we’ve been 4-22. “It’s great for the school, it really is. We deserve some good athletic stuff to come our way and the kids worked so hard for this.” The Demons (19-6, 9-1), who led 26-22 at intermission,

essentially put the game out of reach by going on a 9-0 run to begin the third period. Senior guard Elanta Slowek (nine points) gave Maine East its largest lead of the night, 35-22, on a layup off a Warrior turnover. Maine West (16-9, 8-2) handed Maine East what would be its only conference loss of the season, 47-26, back on Jan. 10, but Slowek said she knew things were going to be different last Friday. “The first time we played them, no, that’s not the real Maine East,” Slowek said. “Today, we came to play. We knew where the open spots were, we knew how to play defense on them, we knew how to out-think them. We came prepared and focused.” But the defending conference champion Warriors didn’t go down easy. Maine West sliced a 42-30 Demon lead early in the fourth quarter to three points, 44-41, with 29.2 seconds to go on a jumper from Monica Liwag. However, sophomore Janelle Alba-Garner, who sang the national anthem along with her younger sister, Lauryn, soon had Maine West singing the blues. Alba-Garner calmly sank four free throws in the final 25.5 seconds to keep Maine West at bay. Prior to that, Maine East had missed the front end of a oneand-one on two occasions. “Honestly, I was praying the whole game,” said Alba-Garner, who finished with 10 points. “It’s crazy; it’s awesome. I don’t think anybody understands how great this is for our community, for our school. We had down years, and we gradually brought them up and now we have the championship and it’s going to be at our school forever. I’m so excited.” Six of the Demons’ top seven >> see DEMONS | page 15

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Maria Protic cuts down the nets after Maine East won its first conference title.

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Tommy Brewster placed second at 160 pounds for Maine South at the Leyden Sectional.

Dons’ Gallardo state-bound for third straight year By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Jimmy Gallardo, Notre Dame’s 113-pound junior, clearly has become a veteran of the Class 3A individual state wrestling tournament. Gallardo is making his third consecutive appearance this weekend in Champaign, and he accomplished that feat by taking second at Saturday’s Leyden Sectional while reaching the 40win plateau in the process. He’ll be joined at state by teammate Marco Orlandi, who grabbed third place at 160. Orlandi is going downstate for the first time, as is Maine South’s Tommy Brewster, who finished runner-up at the same weight. Another area wrestler who’ll be making his inaugural trip to the State Farm Center is Niles West senior 138-pounder Isaac

Reinemann, a third-place finisher. Preliminary-round matches begin Thursday, and the tourney wraps up on Saturday. NOTRE DAME Gallardo (40-7), who has an honorable mention ranking among Class 3A 113-pounders by Illinois Matmen, defeated Austin Gomez of Glenbard North (ranked 10th) to reach the title match. He dropped that bout to Alex Madrigal (ranked seventh) of powerful Oak Park-River Forest, 2-1. Gallardo, of course, has high hopes of placing at state in his third go-around. His thought process going into this weekend is to eat healthy, watch his weight, get his workouts in and “don’t look at the crowd.” “That can get to you,” he said. “I’m feeling really good about this year; hopefully it turns out better for me. I’m looking to place.”

Notre Dame coach Augie Genovesi also is looking for Gallardo to place, and he believes Gallardo can do just that. “He’s beaten some really good guys and he’s been beaten by some really good guys,” Genovesi said. “He’s a junior; he’s been down there twice. Let’s bring a medal back. He knows that, he holds himself in high esteem and he reaches for the sky. He knows what he’s got to do.” Orlandi (39-6) was a 5-1 winner in his third-place bout over Glenbard West’s Alex Morreale. The top four in each weight class automatically qualify for state. “Marco had to beat a good kid, too, so that was nice for Marco,” Genovesi said.“We’re happy with them.” Gallardo and Orlandi were among 11 Dons who qualified >> see YEAR | page 15

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Resurrection bowlers state-bound for first time since 2010 By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

The Resurrection High School bowling team secured a trip to this weekend’s girls state tournament at Cherry Bowl in Rockford with a secondplace team finish at the Leyden sectional on Saturday. Morton Grove resident Luisa Velez, a senior, continued her clutch bowling, leading the Bandits with total pinfall of 1,362—the third highest series at Leyden and a new school record for a six-game series. Among Velez’s high games were a 277 in Game 3 and a 245 in Game 4. She averaged 227 for the tourney. Senior Jenny Voss contributed a 1,058 series and a 180 average, while sophomore Olivia Canova added a 1,040 series (176 average). Senior Joelle Denver had a 1,040 series and averaged a 173. The Bandits recorded a total pinfall of 5,640 while sectional champion Leyden accumulated 6,032. Resurrection’s trip to state will be its first since 2010, when it finished 22nd in the

team standings. “This was a total team effort with contributions from all team members which is what is needed to advance to a state finals,” Resurrection coach Rick Clark said. “Our top four bowlers all season long have been Luisa, Joelle, Jenny and Olivia who once again got the job done. “But a special mention has to go out to (senior) Melissa (Anderson) and (senior) Alyssa (DePaolo), who a lot of times get overlooked, but it was their strong performance that put our team over the top.”

BOYS BASKETBALL Maine South kept their record spotless in the CSL South (9-0) by notching a 73-54 triumph over Niles West last Friday. Niles West (6-15, 1-8) played Maine South, which picked up its 20th victory of the year, even early in the game, but the Hawks ended any hopes the Wolves had of keeping the game close after going on a 16-2 run. Jon Arenas netted a gamehigh 18 points for the Hawks,

Andrew Palucki had 15, George Sargeant chipped in with 12 points and 10 rebounds, and Sean Maloney finished with 11. The Wolves had three players in double figures—Evan Hines (13), Ahmad Gibson (13) and Jojo Rios (11). Niles West on Feb. 11 lost a non-conference game to Hoffman Estates, 58-54. Hines and Romeo Magloire scored 16 and 14 points, respectively. •Maine East survived a 31-point effort by Wheeling’s Jeremy Stephani to record a 6462 non-conference win Feb. 11. The Demons (9-14) were led by 19 points from Abby George, 14 from Stefon Jones and 11 from Travon Jones. Maine West hammered the Demons in league play last Friday, 63-42. George was the Demons’ high scorer with eight. •Notre Dame slipped to 1113, 3-4 after suffering an 8058 ESCC loss to St. Viator last Friday. St. Viator pulled away from the Dons during the last five minutes of the first quarter and never looked back. Ammar Becar led the Dons and all

scorers with 20 points.

GIRLS BASKETBALL Hailey Schoneman scored 12 points and pulled down 17 rebounds to lead Maine South (17-12) to a 51-35 win over Niles West last Friday in the CSL South finale for both teams that put Maine South at 6-4 for the year. Nina Anderson contributed seven points and six boards.

HOCKEY Maine Township, which lost the opening game of its best of three IHSHL North Central Division playoff series to the C.C.M. Tigers, came back last week to take the final two games and advance to the

second round of the playoffs. The squad played a must-win game Feb. 9 in Crystal Lake, and won that handily, 6-2, to force a third and deciding game that took place Feb. 12 at home at the Iceland Skate Complex in Niles. Jimmy Kasch scored twice for Maine, while Brendan O’Leary, Daniel O’Leary, Jeremy Starzek and Christian Witek added single goals. Joshua LaBuda got the victory in goal. Maine then eliminated C.C.M. in the third game, again by a 6-2 score. Jimmy Kasch scored twice, while Danny Kasch (two assists), Brendan O’Leary, Eric Brennan and Ethan Flynn each had a goal. Ryan Dyball picked >> see FIRST | page 14

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Incident on bars costs Steegmueller shot at state By Mike Sandrolini Sports Reporter

Before the season began, Niles West coach Sue Arcus had high hopes that all-arounder Catherine Steegmueller would be competing in this weekend’s state meet in at least one event— the uneven bars, which is her signature event. Steegmueller appeared to be well on her way to punching her ticket to state going into last Thursday’s Niles North Sectional, given the 9.275 score on bars that she earned at regionals. But as the junior was about to complete her bars routine at sectionals with a double back dismount, the tension in the bar, which keeps the bar tight, gave way, causing Steegmueller to fall and injure herself. Steegmueller and senior teammate Valerie Fung, who advanced to sectionals on the balance beam and floor exercise, weren’t able to qualify in any other events, thus bringing the 2013-14 campaign to a close for the Wolves. “It wasn’t only frustrating, but she could have been seriously hurt,” Niles West coach Susan Arcus said. “The tension on the bars was stripped. As she went for her release move, the entire tension on the bar went, so it was not only shaking forward and backward but from side-toside. “From her double back, she hit her feet on the bar during her dismount. Luckily (Wolves assistant) coach (Ray) Payne was there and he grabbed her so that she wasn’t hurt any worse. Obviously (it was) incredibly scary and incredibly frustrating to have such a disastrous thing happen in the middle of your

routine.” Steegmueller was given the choice to re-do her bars routine, which she did later in the evening. “I completely left it up to her,” Arcus said.“I said,‘You can (if you want) not go back up at all, or two, you can go back up and do an easier routine. You don’t have to do a double back dismount, or you can do your full routine.’ She said, ‘No, that’s my routine and I’m doing it all.’ ” Steegmueller completed her second go-around on bars without any incidents, but her average score for the night left her a point short of qualifying for state. She admitted she was fearful going up on bars the second time around, but tried to take the developments in stride. “I was really looking forward to competing in bars at this meet, but things happen,” she said. “You’ve just got to keep moving forward with it.” Had Steegmueller been able to equal her regional score, she would have indeed qualified for state and arguably could have won a sectional title. The sectional champion, Brittany Moccia of Lake Forest, scored a 9.2250. “Her feet and her ankles really hurt from the fall, from hitting the bar and then from falling,” Arcus said. “So her ankles were definitely hurting her, but the fact that she went and competed on everything else says a lot about her. She’s such a great girl and she’ll work hard over the summer and put in everything that it takes in order to get back here next year and make it a little bit more successful, hopefully for next year.” Steegmueller finished 16th

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Niles West’s Catherine Steegmueller competed in the Niles North Sectional.

on bars, 14th in both the allaround competition and on the floor exercise, and 18th on vault. Fung placed 26th and 30th, respectively, on floor and beam. Steegmueller paid tribute to Fung afterward. “I think Valerie has been amazing this year,” Steegmueller said. “I don’t know what Niles West is going to do without her. She’s always supportive and is always checking if something goes wrong, she’s there to fix it. I think we’re really going to miss

>> FIRST, FROM PAGE 13 up the victory in goal.

BOYS SWIMMING CSL South meet: Maine South had 133.5 points for fourth place and Niles West finished fifth with 108 points at the annual meet, held at Glenbrook South on Saturday. New Trier (358.5) nipped the host school (348) in the team standings.

her next year.”

MAINE SOUTH The Hawks had four girls vying for bids to state at the Conant sectional, held Feb. 10: senior Nicole Nieder, sophomore Carly Berns and freshmen Sara Ignoffo and Alysa Chiovatero. Though neither of the four ended up advancing, coach Tessa Robinson said each turned in solid outings at the sectional. Chiovatero tallied a 9.05 on beam, a 9.025 on vault and

Mark Padron, a 2013 state qualifier, was second in the 50 freestyle in 22 seconds. Andrew Grabowski took third for the Hawks in diving, totaling 384.25 points. The team of Padron, Makai DeNeve-Arnam, Jonathan Ramoska and Philip Wachowski placed fourth in both the 200 and 400 freestyle relays. For Niles West, diver Jeremy Sands finished second with 394.10 points, and the 200

finished with a score of 35.25 in the all-around. Meanwhile, Nieder finished her prep career posting an 8.85 on the floor, while Ignoffo added an 8.8 in the event. Ignoffo also had an 8.8 on vault. Berns had an 8.575 on vault and an 8.4 on floor. “The girls performed well,” Robinson said. “We just need to work on increasing their difficulty levels in their routines to score higher. They’ll work hard during off-season.” mike@buglenewspapers.com

medley relay team of Piotr Chmielewski, Matt Lefler, Kohler Mohr and Steven Renko was fourth. CSL North meet: Mike Babula secured fourth-place finishes in both the 50 and 100 freestyle races to lead Maine East at the meet, won by Highland Park (284 points). mike@buglenewspapers.com

Sports >> DEMONS, FROM PAGE 11 players are seniors, and two seniors in particular—guard Jazlene Gonzalez and forward Maria Protic—sparked Maine East offensively and defensively throughout. Gonzalez led the Demons with 15 points despite picking up three fouls within the game’s first four minutes. Hanusiak pulled Gonzalez off the floor for

>> YEAR, FROM PAGE 12 for sectionals. Seniors Michael Mulcrone and Robert Hill posted fifth-place finishes at 220 and 195, respectively.They’ll go downstate as alternates if the fourth-place finishers can’t participate in the tourney. Mulcrone (40-4) lost a tough3-2 decision to Emonte Logan of OPRF, the state’s top-ranked 220-pounder, for a chance at state. Hill (41-12) also dropped a one-point decision (2-1) in his bid to go downstate. What may have been a surprise on paper, but not a complete surprise to Genovesi, was sophomore Jake Barzowski not

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a bit, but didn’t keep her on the bench long. “I knew we couldn’t win without her,” Hanusiak said. “She has played many games this year with three or four fouls, and she’s smart enough to know what she has to do.” “I was nervous at first,” Gonzalez said after picking up her third foul.“But I kept moving my feet and I didn’t think about any fouls, just clean defense and

do my best out there to help my team get a ‘W.’ ” Protic had the primary responsibility of defending Maine West star forward Brittany Collins. Although Collins picked up a game-high 20 points, the senior was limited to seven points during the second half. Protic, a four-year varsity player, was part of a team that went 6-17 just two years ago, so beating their district rival for the

conference crown was quite a way to cap off her senior year. “I’ve been here for four years on this varsity team and I’ve never seen a team that has grown this much ever,” Protic said. “We had two practices leading up to this game on Wednesday and Thursday.We were so focused and the practices were so intense. We knew what we had to get done.” Hanusiak lauded Protic for her efforts and called her “probably

one of the most underestimated high school players” in the area. “She’s the best defensive kid I’ve ever seen,” Hanusiak said. “We had a specific game plan for her to not to fight Brittany. Brittany likes to use her body and we promised Maria for two days in practice that she would have help, and she did. She had help all day and that helped her do her job with confidence.”

making it to state. Barzowski came into sectionals with a 42-3 record at 126. “We knew it was going to be tough for Jake if he lost that first match,” Genovesi said. “But the last couple of weeks he’s been a little bit under the weather and he hasn’t had the energy that he’s (usually) had.”

decision to No. 1-ranked Kamal Bey of OPRF. Nonetheless, Brewster is looking forward to the challenge of going up against the state’s best. “My goal is to definitely do even more downstate, so making it feels good, but I still have high expectations,” said Brewster (322), whose older brother, Joey, was a four-time state qualifier at Maine South. “I thought he wrestled really well,” said Maine South coach Kevin Hansen. “The mentality is that he feels he’s in the top tier kids that can win a tournament. That’s the mentality he’s going to take into the state tournament.”

Sophomore Nasir Ibrahim ends the season 29-8, but is an alternate for state at 195 after finishing fifth. “He wrestled a tremendous kid from Oak Park,” said Hansen, referring to Ibrahim’s technical fall loss to eventual sectional champion Andre Lee of OPRF. “He’s just wrestled well this tournament.”

“To make it is just an unbelievable feeling. I’ve been listening to my coaches all week, and that has helped make me a lot better.” Things were getting interesting for Reinemann (36-7) in the final minute of his state-qualifying match opposite Logan Gruszka of Schaumburg. Gruszka closed in on Reinemann and trailed 5-4, but Reinemann held him off. What was going through his mind? “Qualify,” Reinemann replied. “That was the first thing on my mind (in the closing seconds).” Reinemann went on to win the third-place match by a 9-5 decision.

MAINE SOUTH Brewster dominated his opponent, 11-0, in his match to automatically qualify for state and was hoping to win the title match in order to get a higher seed at state. But he was denied, suffering only his second loss of the year—this a 20-9 major

NILES WEST Reinemann had no previous wrestling experience when he took up the sport as a freshman. He’s been to the tourney twice as a spectator, and now he’ll be experiencing state on the mats. “It’s awesome,” Reinemann said

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Joliet West takes down Sandburg in overtime By Mark Gregory Sports Reporter

What wins in basketball is not always what shows up in the box score or on a stat sheet. That was the case Friday night when Joliet West held off Sandburg 59-57 in overtime in SouthWest Suburban Conference Blue Division play. Late in the game and in overtime, it was the rebounding and scrappy play of Jeff Washington that saved several possessions for the Tigers, allowing them to hang in the game. “Jeff has been that way all year for us,” said Joliet West coach Nick DiForti. “He is a kid that doesn’t typically start, but he is the kid that we want playing down the stretch.That is his role and that is the type of player he is for us.” As a team,West was able to use its athletic advantage to earn the win. “Down the stretch, it does help to have a little more athleticism and be able to fly around and get some loose balls and get some easy ones from it,” DiForti said. Washington did get on the stat sheet with 10 points to go along with doing the dirty work. “I just try and play my role and hustle as much as I can to help the team as much as I can,” he said. “It was a real good win. We stuck together and it was a confidence booster and it will help us down the way. When we play together as a team and we get up and down the floor, we can be good.” The two teams battled from the tip with the Tigers holding a 27-24 advantage at the break, thanks to D’Anthony Wright scoring 10 of his team-best 19 points in the first half. “I had to step up tonight,” he said. “Most of the time, Allias (Roberts-Burnett) is leading our team and everything is put on his shoulders and I felt that we had to relieve some stress off him tonight. Coach told me

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Jeff Washington was a key contributor in Joliet West’s 59-57 win over Sandburg Friday.

I had to get some more arch on my shot so I went out there with some confidence and my shot was going in and I had to take some stress off Allias.” Roberts-Burnett had only one field goal in each of the four quarters, but came up big in the extra frame, hitting five of six free throws. “They were on me so I had some room to find the open guy,” he said. “The free throws at the end are al about hard work in practice and a lot of focus.” Eight Tigers registered in the

scoring column, something that makes them a tough team to beat. “Our team is designed so that when no one is scoring 30 and more guys are in the teens and everyone is scoring some and we don’t rely on one guy, we win,” Wright said.“We all have to chip in and that is what we did tonight.” “We share the ball. We don’t really have any set plays for any one person,” DiForti said. “Our offense runs through a lot of different guys. If someone has

hot hand, we want to find them and we have been playing a lot more unselfish since the middle of January and we have played better because of it.” Not only did the Tigers score, they played solid defense, limiting the Sandburg shooters chances to beat them. “We really put pressure on their point guard,” DiForti said. “We had to upset their rhythm because they not only have shooters, they have shooters off the bench.” Wright said it was all about

trust. “We preach defense and we go after every loose ball,” he said. “Coach tells us all the time to communicate and we were out there calling out screens and shooters and we were trusting that guys had our backs.” Without a game Tuesday, the win was big for the Tigers for playoff seeding. “Not only was it a conference win, but it was a sectional win since we don’t play Tuesday before the seeding,” DiForti said. mark@buglenewspapers.com

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Getting credit card companies to back off The more mailing lists you get on, the more your mailbox will fill up with junk mail Dear Dave, How can I get credit card companies to stop sending us preapproved offers? My wife continues to sign up for these, and now we have $40,000 in credit card debt. Dan Dear Dan, Chances are you’ll never get credit card companies to stop sending stuff, but there a few things you can do that might help slow things down. Access your credit bureau report, and opt out of marketing offers. You can also freeze your credit report, and send direct requests to the credit card companies to take you off their mailing lists. I’ve been telling people not to use credit cards for 20 years and, believe it or not, even I get offers in the mail. The

more mailing lists you get on, the more your mailbox will fill up with junk mail. If you have magazine subscriptions and things like that, your contact information is circulating all over the place. The next thing I’m going to say may sound cruel, but I really don’t mean it that way. You don’t have a junk mail problem, Dan. You have a relationship problem. You two are not on the same page about money. Either she doesn’t feel like you two have enough money, and she’s resorting to credit cards for this reason, or she does this because she’s a spoiled brat who thinks she should always have what she wants when she wants it. Her behavior is destroying

your financial lives and driving a wedge between you. My advice would be to sit down and have a gentle, loving talk with her about all this. Try to find out why she feels the need to have all these credit cards, and explain that you’re worried about what it’s doing to your marriage and your finances. That may mean having to spend some time with a marriage counselor, but that’s okay, too. There’s no reason to be ashamed of something like that. The truth is, most of us who have been married more than 20 minutes could use a little help in that area of our lives! —Dave

Balance transfers don’t do much Dear Dave, I’m trying to pay off my credit card and get out of debt. Do you think I should transfer

Access your credit bureau report, and opt out of marketing offers. You can also freeze your credit report, and send direct requests to the credit card companies to take you off their mailing lists. the balance to one with a lower interest rate while I do this? Kelsey Dear Kelsey, I’m not against this idea, as long as you understand that you’re not really accomplishing much. All you’re doing is moving money around, and maybe saving a tiny bit on interest. If you were planning on keeping the debt around for 30 years it would become a big deal. But if you’re talking about a few months, just until you get it paid off, it’s not that much money. The problem with balance transfers is that you feel like you took a big step forward when you really didn’t. Lots of times this causes people

to lose focus on other things they can do to get out of debt, like picking up an extra job or selling a bunch a crap they don’t want or need. That kind of stuff, along with living on rice and beans and a strict written budget, is 98 percent of the battle when it comes to getting out of debt! —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.

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The 2014 chicago Auto Show opened at mccormick place over the weekend to showcase the cutting edge in cars from around the world. “The 2014 Chicago Auto Show is the best place to see and experience the newest vehicles under one roof,” said Kurt Schiele, 2014 Chicago Auto Show chairman.“Attendees will be surprised to see the new innovative designs in vehicles and the latest technology to enhance their in-car experience.” This year marks the 106th edition of the event. It was first staged in 1901 and has become the largest auto show in North America. With over 1 million square feet of floor space, the event features hundreds of different vehicles on display, three indoor test tracks and six outdoor test-drives. The Chicago Auto Show runs through Feb. 17. For more information please visit www. chicagoautoshow.com. Here’s a breakdown of the hottest rides featured at this year’s show:

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One of the most talked about vehicles at this year’s show is the new design for Ford’s F-150.The company’s flagship truck will use aluminum for its body in its 2015 model.The idea behind this is the lighter material will lighten the truck by 700 pounds and weather better than steel does. This loss in weight is expected to improve road manners, towing and hauling capability and the 2.7 liter engine combined with the new lighter body is expected give the truck 30 highway. Other notable features include a 360-degree view camera, stowable cargo ramps and an eight-inch instrument panel “productivity screen” with customizable displays. The F-150 has historically been marketed as being a tough truck so it’s unclear how consumers will feel about the new aluminum body, especially since aluminum is more expensive to produce and harder to work with if damaged. The 2015 F-150 is due by the end of the year.

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CADILLAC ELMIRAJ Mazda unveiled its Skyactiv Prototype diesel racer that has a 2.2L motor and features 451 horsepower and 580 lb-ft of torque. The prototype is expected compet in the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship this year. Previously the Audi R10 became the first diesel to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans back in 2006, but Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom brand will have the only diesel competing on this side of the Atlantic in top-tier sports-car racing. At just 1,984 pounds without a driver or fuel, the racecar has reached 186 mph in testing.

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MAZDA’S SKYACTIV PROTOTYPE Mazda unveiled its Skyactiv Prototype diesel racer that has a 2.2L motor and features 451 horsepower and 580 lb-ft of torque. The prototype is expected compet in the TUDOR United SportsCar Championship this year. Previously the Audi R10 became the first diesel to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans back in 2006, but Mazda’s Zoom-Zoom brand will have the only diesel competing on this side of the Atlantic in top-tier sports-car racing. At just 1,984 pounds without a driver or fuel, the racecar has reached 186 mph in testing.

Mazda unveiled its Skyactiv Prototype diesel racer The 2014 Viper SRT in Striker green caught eyes with thanks to its bold paint job and 640 horsepower 8.4-liter V-10 engine that can go from zero to 60 miles per hour in three seconds. A spokesman for Viper described the exact precision and craftsmanship that goes into every Viper SRT: Each viper is hand built and painted, with only three of these performance track-focused cars are crafted each day. The 2014 build is the fifth generation of Viper SRTs and features the most lightweight version of the car ever. SRT also unveiled a brand new Satin Vapor Edition package for the 2014 model year that’s available on both the Dodge Challenger SRT and the Chrysler 300 SRT that feature 6.4-liter Hemi V8 engine that produces 470 horsepower and 470 pound-feet of torque, while an active valve exhaust system for better fuel economy.

Seniors 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 588-8420. 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 847-588-8420 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 847-588-8420 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, 1:002:00pm $10M/$15NM Young Frankenstein at Drury Lane Oakbrook Young Frankenstein is a wickedly inspired reimagining 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; mini-stroke 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’, crowdpleasin’ salute to a uniquely American legend! Enjoy lunch at Theatre at the

THE BUGLE FEBRUARY 20, 2014 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 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, 11:45am-2:00pm. $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 kick-off meeting – Thursday, April 10 10:30am. Women’s Golf kickoff 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 Non-Resident Couple: $70 Resident, $99 Non-Resident Over 90 Single: $23 Resident, $32.50 Non-Resident Over 90 Couple: $35 Resident, $49.50 NonResident 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: >> see senior | page 22

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>> senior, from page 21 Large meeting hall; Classrooms; Full service kitchen; Stage with sound system; Ceramic room and kiln; 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 847-692-3597 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

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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!

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.

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.

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 847-8230453 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.

Dominos Tournament Friday, Feb. 28, 1 to 4 p.m. $1 members, $2 nonmembers. 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

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 847-4705223. 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. 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 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 847-4705223 to register. 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 nonmember. 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, >> see senior | page 23

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Tax season is here: tax prep time 160 million wage-earning American have already seen an increase in their taxes: employees’ contributions to the Social Security program By Jill Schlesinger Tribune Content Agency

The 2013 tax filing season opened on January 31st, a little later than usual, due to the government shutdown. For a few years, things were status quo with the tax code, but Congress' Fiscal Cliff deal of January 1, 2013 introduced some big changes and extended some valuable credits, including: Social Security (FICA) taxes: 160 million wage-earning American have already seen an increase in their taxes: employees' contributions to the Social Security program returned to the pre-recession level of 6.2

>> senior, from page 22 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 847470-5223 to register. Ceramics Workshop: Make a Beautiful Platter Wednesdays, March 13 & 26, 1 – 2:30 p.m. Transform a piece of dull clay into a one of a kind lace-imprinted platter! In the first session you will make the plate, that will be dried and kiln fired. In the second session you will paint your piece. It will be fired again and ready for you to pick up in about two weeks. Instructor Laurey Fisher will guide you stepby-step through the creation process. $35 member; $45 non-member. Fee includes supplies and firings. Call 847-470-5223 to register. Bach, Beethoven & Brahms Wednesday, March 12 & 26, 1 – 2:00 p.m. This multimedia presentation highlights music by the 3Bs of classical music - Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms. Each composer

credit for child and dependent care expenses, but phases out for married couples earning over $110,000 ($75,000 for singles). (IRS Publication 972.)

percent, from 4.2 percent, on earnings up to $113,700 in 2013.

Child and Dependent Care Credit

New tax brackets Individuals who earn more than $400,000 and couples who make more than $450,000 are now in the 39.6 percent tax bracket, their capital gains and dividends increased to 20 percent from 15 percent and the Affordable Care Act levied an additional "net investment income tax" of 3.8 percent on capital gains. Reinstated Phaseouts The Personal Exemption Phaseout (PEP) and the itemized deduction limits were reinstated for single taxpayers who earn $250,000 and $300,000 for joint

dominated the style of the period in which they wrote their marvelous music. Given by Bob Levi, the program will provide examples of their melodies found in several popular culture media sources. $9 member; $12 non-member. Call 847470-5223 to register. Senior Spelling Bee Friday, March 20, 1 – 3:00 p.m. Can you spell palindrome? Malapropism? How about minuscule? Here’s your opportunity to use tour lifetime of knowledge and spelling ability! Participate in the 2014 Senior Spelling Bee, hosted by the North Shore Senior Center in partnership with the Morton Grove Public Library. The winner and runners up will advance to the regional semifinal in June. The state finals will be held at the 2014 Illinois State Fair on Senior Day. To help you prepare for the March competition, we’re offering practice sessions at the Morton Grove Public Library (6140 Lincoln Ave) on Wednesday, February 19 and Wednesday, March 19 from 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. This fun event is free! Registration is required. Call 847-663-3073 to register.

filers. These rules are meant to reduce or eliminate the value of personal exemptions for taxpayers earning more than the income threshold. The effect of the reinstatement of the limits amounts increases taxes by just over 1 percent to the top tax rate as well as on capital gains rates.

Alternative Minimum Tax AMT was created in 1969 to ensure that wealthy taxpayers pay at least some minimum amount of federal income tax,

regardless of deductions, credits or exemptions. In essence, it is a flat tax with two brackets, 26 percent and 28 percent. Congress created a permanent inflation "patch" that would allow millions to escape AMT. Without it, the AMT would have hit 31 million taxpayers this year, reaching deeply into the middle class.

The Child Tax Credit Up to $1,000 for each qualifying child who was under the age of 17 at the end of 2013.This credit can be claimed in addition to the

Available if you pay someone to care for your dependent that is under age 13, so that you can work or look for a job.The credit is 20 to 35 percent of your childcare expenses up to $6,000 - the size of your credit depends on your income. (IRS Publication 503.)

Earned Income Tax Credit A refundable credit for married couples with 2013 earned income under $51,567 and singles who made less than $46,227. The more children you have, the more money you receive.

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